Hear for Good Podcast

An opportunity for the Jewish community of St. Louis to gather and talk about the issues and events of the day

Jewish Federation of St. Louis has launched its first-ever podcast! Episodes will feature guests from a broad range of Jewish community organizations, congregations, schools, and programs. If you have ideas about people and events to feature on Hear for Good, contact Amanda Miller at 314-442-3884 or AMiller@JFedSTL.org.

Episodes

Announcing JProStL Board for 2024-25

May 22, 2024 | JFed Press Releases, JFed STL News, JProStl

Sarah Z. Levinson (JFS), past president of JProStL has announced the board for 2024-25. JProStL, an initiative of Jewish Federation of St. Louis, is the professional association for staff who work at 50 nonprofits affiliated with the St. Louis Jewish community.

Women’s Philanthropy Installs New Chair and Board

Feb 7, 2024 | JFed Press Releases, JFed STL News, Women's Philanthropy

On Sunday, February 4, Women’s Philanthropy of the Jewish Federation of St. Louis installed their Executive Committee and Board for the 2024-2026 term.

Jewish Federation of St. Louis Relaunching Interest-free Loan Program that Began in 1912

Apr 19, 2023 | JFed Press Releases, JFed STL News

Jewish Federation of St. Louis has relaunched its interest-free loan program for the Jewish community of St. Louis. The loan program was first established in 1912 and became part of the Jewish Federation in 1942.

Newmark to Head Jewish Federation of St. Louis Board

May 20, 2022 | JFed Press Releases, JFed STL News

Robert (Bob) Newmark has been nominated as Board Chair of the Jewish Federation of St. Louis, to succeed current chair, Greg Yawitz. Bob will be formally presented for election at the Jewish Federation of St. Louis’ Board of Directors’ meeting in December and take office on January 1, 2023.

Jewish Federation of St. Louis awards first round of interfaith and inclusion mini-grants in 2022

Apr 20, 2022 | Community Impact, JFed Press Releases, JFed STL News

The Jewish Federation of St. Louis completed its first round of interfaith and inclusion mini-grants awarded to two local community partners in April 2022. The goal of these mini-grants is to create a more welcoming and inclusive St. Louis Jewish community for Jewish...

JProStL gathers professional community for camp-themed “S’more than a Feeling” event

Apr 20, 2022 | JFed Press Releases, JFed STL News, JProStl

JProStL’s Annual End of Year Event, S’more than a Feeling, will take place in-person on Tuesday, May 17, from 3 to 4:30 pm at The J’s Staenberg Family Complex Outdoor Day Camp Pavilion. Participants will network, practice team building skills, get creative and enjoy...

Women’s Auxiliary Foundation for Jewish Aged announces new guidelines for 2022 grants

Apr 7, 2022 | Community Impact, JFed Press Releases, JFed STL News

The Women’s Auxiliary Foundation for Jewish Aged, a supporting foundation of Jewish Federation of St. Louis, is now accepting applications for its 2022 funding cycle from St. Louis area 501(c)(3) organizations.

JProStL Announces 2022-23 Board

Mar 30, 2022 | JFed Press Releases, JFed STL News

Randi Schenberg, Past President of JProStL has announced the new board for 2022-23. JProStL, an initiative of the Jewish Federation of St. Louis, is the professional association for staff who work at 50 nonprofits throughout the St. Louis Jewish community. Sarah...

Jewish Federation of St. Louis to Honor Award Winners at “Here. For Good.” Celebration

Mar 28, 2022 | JFed Press Releases, JFed STL News

Jewish Federation of St. Louis has announced the upcoming presentation of three prestigious awards. Patty Bloom and Karen Sher will receive the Fred A. Goldstein Professional Leadership Award and Abby Goldstein and Dalia Oppenheimer will receive the David N. and Roselin Grosberg Volunteer Young Leadership Award. Luxco will receive the RubinBrown Corporate Leadership Award.

Millstone Leadership Initiatives to offer Elevating Skills for Community Leadership Series

Mar 8, 2022 | Community Leadership & Engagement, JFed Press Releases, JFed STL News, Millstone Institute

Through the Millstone Leadership Initiatives, the Jewish Federation of St. Louis is offering a three-part series on Elevating Skills for Community Leadership open to all Board members, professionals, and volunteer leaders at Jewish organizations. The purpose of this...

Sababa returns to Washington University on September 18

Jan 25, 2022 | JFed Press Releases, JFed STL News

Jewish Federation of St. Louis and the J announced today that the area’s largest Jewish arts and culture festival will take place Sept. 18, 2022, at Andrew and Ann Tisch Park on the east entrance of the Washington University campus.

Jewish Federation of St. Louis and partners to present mental health trainings

Jan 24, 2022 | Community Impact, JFed Press Releases, JFed STL News

Jewish Federation of St. Louis and supporting partners will be presenting workshop opportunities focused on Jewish mental wellness. The workshops are part of Federation’s efforts to improve our community’s ability to respond to mental health challenges during the pandemic and beyond.

Kranzberg Family Foundation Awards $74,000 to Jewish Youth and Young Adult Programs in 14th Year

Jan 14, 2022 | Community Impact, JFed Press Releases, JFed STL News

The Kranzberg Family Foundation, a supporting foundation of Jewish Federation of St. Louis, is announcing its 2022 commitment of $74,000 in grants to 17 local Jewish organizations. The Foundation received requests totaling over $166,000 this cycle. Established through...

Jewish Federation of St. Louis Announcement

Jan 11, 2022 | JFed Press Releases, JFed STL News

Today, Julie Gibbs announced she is leaving her position as Vice President of Development at the Jewish Federation of St. Louis to become the Vice President and Chief Philanthropy Officer for the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra. With the move, Gibbs’ career is coming...

Applications open soon for academic scholarships, loans

Jan 4, 2022 | Community Leadership & Engagement, JFed Press Releases, JFed STL News

Jewish Federation of St. Louis distributes a number of academic scholarships and interest-free loans to St. Louis area students. These scholarships are open to residents of the greater St. Louis metropolitan area, with a preference given to Jewish applicants. The...

LollapaJEWza returns in person at The Last Hotel

Dec 6, 2021 | Community Leadership & Engagement, JFed Press Releases, JFed STL News, YPD

Can you believe it has been two years since our last LollapaJEWza? YPD’s 10th Annual LollapaJEWza will take place at The Last Hotel, 1501 Washington Ave., in downtown St. Louis. This is your chance to reunite with friends and celebrate being Jewish at the best party...

Jewish Community Joins Together for ‘Shine A Light,’ an Unprecedented Coalition to Spotlight Antisemitism

Nov 22, 2021 | Community Leadership & Engagement, JFed Press Releases, JFed STL News

New major nationwide initiative addresses rising antisemitism through education, partnerships, advocacy, and media. Five local Jewish organizations are joining with a coalition of over 60 North American Jewish and non-Jewish organizations and corporations to launch...

JProStL seeks nominations for Peer Recognition, Partnership awards

Nov 2, 2021 | Community Leadership & Engagement, JFed Press Releases, JFed STL News, JProStl

JProStL, the association dedicated to supporting professionals working at Jewish organizations throughout St. Louis, is now accepting nominations for the Annual JProStL Peer Recognition Awards and the Annual JProStL Partnership Award. Nominations are due by Monday,...

Professionals invited to explore workplace culture

Nov 1, 2021 | Community Leadership & Engagement, JFed Press Releases, JFed STL News, JProStl

“Light Up Our Work: Creating a Thriving Workplace Culture,” a JProStL program for staff who work at Jewish organizations, congregations, and schools will take place on Wednesday, Dec. 1, from noon to 1 pm, by Zoom. The program will be facilitated by Mark S. Young and...

European Heritage Experience will visit iconic sites

Oct 28, 2021 | JFed Press Releases, JFed STL News, St. Louis Kaplan Feldman Holocaust Museum

Next summer, the Jewish Federation of St. Louis and the St. Louis Kaplan Feldman Holocaust Museum will present a memorable 12-day European Heritage Experience with stops in Warsaw, Krakow, Budapest, Vienna, and Prague. The trip will take place June 27-July 10, 2022....

The Rubin Israel Experience – Day 9, Our Last Day

Oct 18, 2021 | The Rubin Israel Experience

Written by Mike Perry Waking up, I am sure we all shared the same sentiment; how can it be our last day? This group, which started as seven strangers, had now explored the Old City of Jaffa, shopped in the shuks of Tel Aviv and Jerusalem, rode Segways, and explored...

Staenberg Family Foundation Awards over $60,000 in Anything Grants

Oct 14, 2021 | Community Impact, JFed Press Releases, JFed STL News

Eighteen local Jewish organizations have been granted almost $62,000 in this year’s round of Anything GrantsTM funding. This year, 28 applications were received, representing nearly $110,000 in funding requests. The projects being funded include upgrades to technology...

The Rubin Israel Experience – Day 8

Oct 13, 2021 | The Rubin Israel Experience

Written by Seth Albin Today, we started with another wonderful Israeli breakfast and had our PCR tests in anticipation of coming home. After breakfast, we hopped on the bus and headed to the Max Rayne Hand in Hand School Jerusalem, which was opened in 1998. On the way...

The Rubin Israel Experience – Day 7

Oct 13, 2021 | The Rubin Israel Experience

Written by Todd Nissenholtz Today was an extremely busy, educational, and relaxing day! We started out at Masada, where we learned the history of the mountain fortress and the attack of the Romans who overtook the Jews, but not before the Jews committed mass suicide...

The Rubin Israel Experience – Day 6

Oct 13, 2021 | The Rubin Israel Experience

Written Jennifer Lederman There is no better way to spend Shabbat than in Jerusalem. After an amazing, breakfast we started our day by walking to meet Rabbi Shimon for a tour of synagogues in the area. Along the way our conversant and very knowledgeable tour guide...

Women’s Philanthropy installs executive committee and board

Oct 12, 2021 | JFed Press Releases, JFed STL News, Women's Philanthropy

On Sunday, Oct. 3, Women’s Philanthropy of the Jewish Federation of St. Louis installed its Executive Committee and Board for the 2021-2023 term. Laura Fields is the new Chair of Women’s Philanthropy, working with Abby Goldstein (Vice Chair, Engagement), Linda Kusmer...

Rubin and Gloria Feldman Family Educational Institute to accept applications for Holocaust education funding

Oct 11, 2021 | JFed Press Releases, JFed STL News, St. Louis Kaplan Feldman Holocaust Museum

Today, the St. Louis Kaplan Feldman Holocaust Museum announced the opening of the fall funding cycle for the Rubin and Gloria Feldman Family Educational Institute. Interested individuals and organizations can apply for funds of up to $5,000 on the Institute’s online...

The Rubin Israel Experience – Day 5

Oct 11, 2021 | The Rubin Israel Experience

Written by Lea-Rachel Kosnik The morning, began with an early breakfast and checkout from our cabins at Kibbutz Dalia in Yokneam, then it was onto the bus for our drive to Jerusalem! On the way we learned important history from our guide, Yona, aided by his...

Applications open for Kranzberg Family Foundation grants

Oct 8, 2021 | Community Impact, JFed Press Releases, JFed STL News

The Kranzberg Family Foundation, a supporting foundation of the Jewish Federation of St. Louis, will be accepting applications for its 2022 funding cycle until Nov. 11. Established through a generous commitment from Ken Kranzberg, the Foundation’s purpose is to...

The Rubin Israel Experience – Day 4

Oct 8, 2021 | The Rubin Israel Experience

Written by Risa Brown Wow! What a day we had today. We started our morning off with a tour of Kibbutz Dalia. Moshe was our amazing tour guide. He has lived on the Kibbutz his whole life. Kibbutz Dalia started in 1939, and he was born in 1941. Next, we went to the...

New Federation mini-grants will address mental health concerns faced by young adults

Oct 7, 2021 | Community Impact, JFed Press Releases, JFed STL News

Jewish Federation of St. Louis is accepting applications for mini-grants for pilot projects that focus on building resilience and community connection among Jewish young adults during the pandemic and beyond. “Mental health issues among young adults in the St. Louis...

The Rubin Israel Experience – Day 3

Oct 7, 2021 | The Rubin Israel Experience

Written by Risa Brown As sad as we were to leave Tel Aviv, we were excited for our next experience. After another delicious breakfast, we headed to Rabin Square Memorial. Yona shared the history of this monument with us as well as the legacy of Prime Minister Yitzhak...

The Rubin Israel Experience – Days 1 & 2

Oct 6, 2021 | The Rubin Israel Experience

Written by Helen Petty After a 7 am flight from St. Louis, a six-hour layover in Newark , plus one overnight 10 hour flight to Tel Aviv on the biggest airplane I’ve ever seen we finally made it to Israel! It took some time to get out of the airport because of the new...

‘Why St. Louis’ to explore how business can attract, retain talent

Oct 4, 2021 | Community Leadership & Engagement, JFed Press Releases, JFed STL News, Professional Society

Jewish Federation of St. Louis’ Professional Society is planning a virtual program examining how businesses can attract and retain talent to St. Louis. “Why St. Louis” will include opening remarks by St. Louis Mayor Tishaura O. Jones and will be moderated by Peter...

Update: St. Louis Kaplan Feldman Holocaust Museum

Sep 30, 2021 | JFed Press Releases, JFed STL News, St. Louis Kaplan Feldman Holocaust Museum

The St. Louis Kaplan Feldman Holocaust Museum is making great strides toward creating a world-class facility for our community and the region. At this time, an internal change is taking place and Donald (Don) Hannon has elected to step down as Interim Executive...

JProSTL will present 2 seminars on organizing how you work

Sep 1, 2021 | Community Leadership & Engagement, JFed Press Releases, JFed STL News, JProStl

JProStl is offering professionals who work in Jewish nonprofits a chance to learn how to be organized at work, at home, and when you work both in the office and from home. Penny Bryant Catterall, Owner and Founder of Order Your Life, will present two sessions of Get...

Federation’s new Center for Legacy Giving announces a Legacy Society

Aug 31, 2021 | JFed Press Releases, JFed STL News

Jewish Federation of St. Louis is launching a new Legacy Society through its new Center for Legacy Giving. The Center offers assistance for those who wish to include Federation in their estate plans (wills and bequests), establishing endowments (forever gifts), life...

Jewish Federation of St. Louis announces new investment in Jewish early childhood centers

Aug 25, 2021 | Community Leadership & Engagement, JFed Press Releases, JFed STL News

Recognizing the importance of the impact of Jewish early childhood centers in the St. Louis Jewish Community, the Jewish Federation of St. Louis has announced a $125,000 investment over the next 16 months into a new ECC collaborative initiative for all 10 early...

Extended Term for Greg Yawitz as Board Chair of the Jewish Federation of St. Louis

Aug 12, 2021 | JFed Press Releases, JFed STL News

From Gerry P. Greiman, Jewish Federation of St. Louis Immediate Past Chair As the Jewish Federation of St. Louis’ Immediate Past Board Chair and Nominating Committee Chair, I am pleased to announce, on behalf of Federation’s Board of Directors and Nominating Committee...

Sababa will be Rescheduled to 2022

Aug 11, 2021 | Community Leadership & Engagement, JFed Press Releases, JFed STL News

Sababa, the Jewish Arts & Culture Festival, originally planned for October 10, 2021, has been tentatively rescheduled for October 16, 2022. Sababa is a joint project of the Jewish Federation of St. Louis and the J. The outdoor festival showcases the vibrancy of...

St. Louis Kaplan Feldman Holocaust Museum to Host ‘Why This Matters’ Speaker Series

Jul 13, 2021 | JFed Press Releases, JFed STL News, St. Louis Kaplan Feldman Holocaust Museum

Series will include programs on antisemitism, Holocaust education, media literacy, and the Museum’s ongoing expansion (St. Louis, July 8, 2021) – Today, the St. Louis Kaplan Feldman Holocaust Museum announced a series of upcoming virtual programs entitled, “Why...

Letter from Eliad, Israel Region Partner, May 25th

May 27, 2021 | Israel Center, JFed STL News

Dear all, Hope my e-mail finds you well. We are glad that the ceasefire is holding, and thanks God life is getting back to normal here in Israel. As you know, we send monthly newsletter about all the investments and activities you have in the region. Since there are...

Operation Guardians of the Walls: Update May 21, 2021

May 21, 2021 | JFed Press Releases, JFed STL News

From the Desk of Mark Wilf and Eric D. Fingerhut Dear Friends, We are reminded in the Book of Psalms that the “guardian of Israel” never “slumbers nor sleeps.” I know you agree that we in the Federation system can do no less at this critical time. Last...

Taking Action to Help an Israel Under Attack

May 12, 2021 | JFed Press Releases, JFed STL News, JFNA News

A Message from Mark Wilf, Chair of the Board of Trustees, and Eric Fingerhut, President & CEO The Jewish Federations of North America Perhaps we shouldn’t have been surprised, but the outbreak of fighting in Israel still shook us up this week. We had been focused...

Remarks on the Attacks in Israel from Michael Oberlander

May 11, 2021 | JFed Press Releases, JFed STL News

A letter from Michael Oberlander, former Jewish Federation of St. Louis Director of Development Dear Friends in St. Louis, I sit here with the windows wide open on a beautiful May evening, thinking about my fellow Israelis living in the southern part of the country...

An Important Message from the Jewish Federation of St. Louis

Apr 22, 2021 | JFed Press Releases, JFed STL News

We are all living through a historic and momentous time in regard to our country’s reckoning with its history around race. Our tradition teaches us that it is not our responsibility to finish the work of perfecting the world, but we are not free to desist from it...

JPro allows participants to ‘Choose Your Own Adventure’

Apr 16, 2021 | Community Leadership & Engagement, JFed Press Releases, JFed STL News, JProStl, Millstone Institute

The Annual JProStl End of Year Event, Choose Your Own Adventure, will take place virtually on Thursday, May 12, from 12:45-2 pm. Participants will pre-select a 30-minute breakout room workshop, including Soul Work with Rabbi Andrea Goldstein, Exercise in Your Living...

Women’s Auxiliary announces new guidelines for 2021 grants

Apr 13, 2021 | Community Impact, JFed Press Releases, JFed STL News

The Women’s Auxiliary Foundation for Jewish Aged, a supporting foundation of Jewish Federation of St. Louis, is now accepting applications for its 2021 funding cycle from St. Louis area 501(c)(3) organizations. Applications will be accepted from a professional...

Shinshinim IL offers teens an opportunity to learn and lead in Israel

Apr 1, 2021 | Community Leadership & Engagement, Israel Center, JFed Press Releases, JFed STL News

Put your leadership skills to the test and represent your community in an exciting five-month journey in Israel. Shinshinim IL is a new and exclusive program designed specifically for American high school graduates who wish to spend this fall and winter in Israel....

Lift others this Passover with STL songwriter Eitan Kantor

Mar 24, 2021 | Community Leadership & Engagement, JFed Press Releases, JFed STL News

Welcoming the season of redemption, St. Louis songwriter Eitan Kantor would like to share this new song and fundraiser with you. “Sha’arei Dim’ah” Ve’af al pi shesha’arei tfilah nin’alu, sha’arei dim’ah lo...

Federation announces new Seltzer College Scholarship

Mar 8, 2021 | Community Leadership & Engagement, JFed Press Releases, JFed STL News

Jewish Federation of St. Louis has a new $10,000 scholarship available to area Jewish high school seniors and community college students who are transferring to a four-year college or university. The Cynthia and Garry Seltzer College Scholarship will recognize a...

Federation offers series to improve collaboration, fundraising and engagement for Jewish organizations

Feb 5, 2021 | Community Impact, JFed Press Releases, JFed STL News

Join the Jewish Federation of St. Louis and its Millstone Institute for a series of workshops guided by nationally known leadership coach Nanette Fridman, focused on improving organizational capacity. The series for professional leadership and board members will focus...

International Holocaust Remembrance Day 2021 – KMOX Interview with Dan Reich

Jan 27, 2021 | JFed Press Releases, JFed STL News, St. Louis Kaplan Feldman Holocaust Museum

Please click on the play button below to listen to the KMOX interview with the St. Louis Kaplan Feldman’s Holocaust Museum’s Curator & Director of Education, Dan Reich....

RAISED EYEBROWS: My Years Inside Groucho’s House Author Steve Stoliar

Jan 21, 2021 | Brodsky Library, Community Leadership & Engagement, JFed STL News

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Kranzberg Family Foundation awards $71,000 to 16 Jewish youth and young adult programs

Jan 20, 2021 | Community Impact, JFed Press Releases, JFed STL News

The Kranzberg Family Foundation, a supporting foundation of the Jewish Federation of St. Louis, has awarded $71,000 in grants to 16 Jewish programs for children, teens and young adults in St. Louis. The Foundation received requests totaling over $187,000 this cycle....

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s Day Events 2021

Jan 12, 2021 | JFed Press Releases, JFed STL News

The Jewish community has a variety of events scheduled in honor of Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday. Here are some you may be interested in attending virtually: Jewish Federations of North America In Honor of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., we are...

A Message from Federation and the St. Louis Kaplan Feldman Holocaust Museum

Jan 8, 2021 | JFed Press Releases, JFed STL News, St. Louis Kaplan Feldman Holocaust Museum

We, along with you, watched with shock the events at our nation’s Capitol this week. For more than 120 years, we have taken steps in support of Judaism’s ancient tradition of tikkun olam, repairing the world. One of those steps has been our role as a convener. During...

Applications open soon for academic scholarships, loans

Jan 5, 2021 | Community Impact, JFed Press Releases, JFed STL News

Jewish Federation of St. Louis distributes a number of academic scholarships and interest-free loans to St. Louis area students. These scholarships are open to residents of the greater St. Louis metropolitan area, with a preference given to Jewish applicants. The...

JProStl to present honors at Annual Recognition Event online on Jan. 28

Dec 3, 2020 | Community Leadership & Engagement, JFed Press Releases, JFed STL News, JProStl

Nine professionals have been chosen as honorees for the Annual JProStl Recognition Event, which will take place Thursday, Jan. 28, from 1 to 2 pm online. The theme of the program is “Seeing the Silver Lining.” JProStl, an initiative of the Jewish Federation of St....

D’Var Torah by Toby Warticovshi, Vice Chair of Endowments & Planned Giving

Nov 20, 2020 | Community Leadership & Engagement, JFed Press Releases, JFed STL News

The following remarks were delivered by Toby Warticovshi, Vice Chair of Endowments & Planned Giving, as the d’var Torah at the Board of Directors meeting on Thursday, November 19, 2020. Toldot tells the story of Isaac and Rebecca’s twin sons, Jacob and Esau, who...

Groundbreaking marks start of construction on St. Louis’ new $21 million Holocaust Museum

Nov 17, 2020 | JFed Press Releases, JFed STL News, St. Louis Kaplan Feldman Holocaust Museum

Museum’s New Name Honors St. Louis Holocaust Survivors’ Families (St. Louis, November 17, 2020) – At a virtual groundbreaking Sunday, dignitaries celebrated a new future and a new name for St. Louis’ Holocaust Museum. The new, greatly expanded Museum will be known as...

L’Chaim! 2020 is a Virtual Success

Nov 10, 2020 | JFed STL News, Women's Philanthropy

Like many things this year, L’Chaim! took on a different form for 2020. Hosted by Women’s Philanthropy of the Jewish Federation of St. Louis, the L’Chaim! Event on October 27th moved to an online format for the first time and welcomed 925 women—hundreds more attendees...

Changemakers Prepares a New Generation of Jewish Leaders

Oct 29, 2020 | Community Leadership & Engagement, JFed Press Releases, JFed STL News, YPD

Thirteen St. Louis area college students and recent graduates were named to the first-ever group of Changemaker Fellows, joining peers from more than 100 communities across North America, as well as Europe, South Africa, and Israel. The innovative three-week online...

Applications open for Kranzberg Family Foundation Grants

Oct 2, 2020 | Community Impact, JFed Press Releases, JFed STL News

The Kranzberg Family Foundation, a supporting foundation of the Jewish Federation of St. Louis, is accepting applications for its 2021 funding cycle from St. Louis area 501(c)(3) organizations and congregations. This year celebrates the 14th funding cycle for the...

Professional Society to explore the business of medical marijuana

Sep 16, 2020 | JFed Press Releases, JFed STL News, Professional Society, YPD

The Professional Society and YPD are excited to present “Medical Marijuana in Missouri: A Primer on a Budding Industry,” a program that will explore this now-legal business in Missouri. The Zoom discussion will take place on October 8 at 7 p.m. Mitch Meyers, CEO of...

Federation announces award recipients for its 2020 Annual Meeting

Aug 19, 2020 | JFed Press Releases, JFed STL News

Jewish Federation of St. Louis has announced award recipients to be honored at the 2020 Annual Meeting on Thursday, Sept. 10. The RubinBrown Corporate Leadership Award will be presented, along with the Fred A. Goldstein Award for Professional Leadership and David N....

Staenberg Family Foundation Awards over $58,000 in Anything Grants

Aug 12, 2020 | Community Impact, JFed Press Releases, JFed STL News

Eighteen local Jewish organizations have been granted over $58,000 in this year’s round of Anything Grants funding. This year, 37 applications were received, representing nearly $153,000 in funding requests. Most recipients will use the funds to address the impact of...

COVID-19 Response Fund Impact Update

Aug 4, 2020 | Community Impact, JFed STL News

When COVID-19 began affecting the St. Louis community in March of 2020, the Jewish Federation of St. Louis created the Community Response Fund to support community members and Jewish institutions in need. As of July 2020, Federation has invested nearly $225,000 to...

St. Louis Jewish Community Flagpole Series

Jul 22, 2020 | Community Impact, Community Leadership & Engagement, JFed STL News

Did you tune in to our recent St. Louis Flagpole gatherings? Sponsored by the Staenberg Family Foundation, the Jewish Federation of St. Louis, and Jewish Rock Radio, each of these online musical rallies offered an opportunity to connect with one another, hear from...

Help Friends in Need

Jul 16, 2020 | JFed Press Releases, JFed STL News

During this time of need, the world keeps going on. Sadly, many people in our community continue to be affected by illness and need our help. Please see the list below of some of the places you can donate blood or check for transplant information if you hear a friend...

Women’s Auxiliary Foundation for Jewish Aged restarts grant application process for programs aiding Jewish older adults

Jul 13, 2020 | Community Impact, JFed Press Releases, JFed STL News

The Women’s Auxiliary Foundation for Jewish Aged, a supporting foundation of the Jewish Federation of St. Louis, is now again accepting applications for its 2020 funding cycle from St. Louis area 501(c)(3) organizations. The 2020 process was placed on hold as a result...

A Recap of 6:30 on 6/30

Jul 7, 2020 | Community Impact, Community Leadership & Engagement, JFed Press Releases, JFed STL News

At our Facebook Live event 6:30 on 6/30, the Jewish Federation of St. Louis kicked off the Annual Campaign by taking a look at what makes our community so special and how we can continue to provide support and strength through these unprecedented times. Here for Good...

Slate announced for Federation Board of Directors, virtual Annual Meeting set for Sept. 10

Jun 22, 2020 | JFed Press Releases, JFed STL News

Jewish Federation of St. Louis’ 2020 Annual Meeting will be held virtually for the first time this year, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The meeting will take place from 6:30 to 7:30 pm on Sept. 10. Details about how to view the meeting will be forthcoming. Highlighting...

An Open Letter to our Community and Jews of Color

Jun 19, 2020 | JFed Press Releases, JFed STL News

Black lives matter. We begin here with this most fundamental acknowledgement of the inherent worth of your existence, the recognition of your most basic humanity, and the fact that we are all created in the image of the divine (b’tselem elohim). And we say this with a...

Pursuing the ideal of justice

Jun 11, 2020 | JFed Press Releases, JFed STL News

By Brian Herstig, President & CEO, Jewish Federation of St. Louis Over Memorial Day weekend, unspeakable actions occurred in my adopted hometown of Minneapolis, shocking and horrifying many into a natural desire to speak out against the recurring injustices. While...

Seeking nominees for 2020 Goldstein & Grosberg Awards

Jun 3, 2020 | JFed Press Releases, JFed STL News, JProStl

Jewish Federation of St. Louis is seeking nominations for two annual awards – one honoring professionals working for a Jewish community organization and the other honoring volunteer leaders in the Jewish community who are age 45 or younger. 2020 Fred A. Goldstein...

Professional Society to explore medical and legal ethics in the age of COVID-19

Apr 24, 2020 | JFed Press Releases, JFed STL News, Professional Society

The Professional Society of the Jewish Federation of St. Louis invites you to attend a virtual event via Zoom on Thursday, April 30, at 7 p.m., presented by the healthcare and legal divisions. The COVID crisis has brought to light many medical and legal ethical...

Congress Votes to Replenish PPP fund

Apr 24, 2020 | JFed Press Releases, JFed STL News, JFNA News

From JewishTogether.org Last evening, the House of Representatives approved the newest coronavirus aid package. The bill previously passed the Senate on Tuesday. President Trump is expected to sign the bill later today. The bill includes a $250 billion infusion to the...

Local agencies receive more than $100,000 from Federation’s Community Response Fund

Apr 20, 2020 | JFed Press Releases, JFed STL News

The first round of assistance from the Jewish Federation of St. Louis’ Community Response Fund has already gone to local agencies on the front lines of providing assistance to the most vulnerable people in the Jewish community. More than 360 donors have given to the...

Federation announces emergency fund to meet needs caused by pandemic

Mar 23, 2020 | JFed Press Releases, JFed STL News

Jewish Federation of St. Louis today announced the creation of a Community Response Fund, designed to raise funds to meet the unprecedented needs created by the COVID-19 outbreak. “Throughout our 119-year history, Federation has always stepped up to meet the...

A Special Message from the St. Louis Rabbinical and Cantorial Association

Mar 20, 2020 | JFed Press Releases, JFed STL News

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Postponing events due to COVID-19

Mar 12, 2020 | JFed Press Releases, JFed STL News

Jewish Federation of St. Louis has decided to postpone all public Federation events and activities at least through March 31 in order to best protect the community, our volunteers, and our staff. This decision includes closing the Holocaust Museum & Learning...

Application deadline approaches for fall Rubin Israel trip

Mar 10, 2020 | Israel Center, JFed Press Releases, JFed STL News

Applications for the 2020 Rubin Israel trip are due by April 6. If you are between 35 and 50 years old and have never been to Israel, you may qualify for an all-expenses-paid trip for Jewish St. Louisans. The 2020 Rubin Israel trip will take place Oct. 12-22. This...

Security Is Everyone’s Job

Mar 3, 2020 | Hear for Good Podcast

These days keeping our Jewish community safe is everyone’s job. “If you see something, say something” is excellent advice. The more eyes we have in the community, the safer we are. But for Scott Biondo, Community Service Director, security is quite literally his job...

JProStl announces new board for 2020-21

Mar 3, 2020 | Community Leadership & Engagement, JFed Press Releases, JFed STL News, JProStl

Randi Schenberg, Community Relations Director for Crown Center for Senior Living and current President of JProStl, has announced the new JProStl board for 2020-21. JProStl is the association for staff who work at 50 nonprofits throughout the St. Louis Jewish...

Blog from Israel Trip – February 28, 2020

Mar 3, 2020 | JFed Press Releases, JFed STL News

Day 5 Written by Shira Berkowitz We continued to delve into the experience of shared society in Israel by visiting with nonprofits each that address the unique historical multifaceted infrastructure issues that leave its societal islands separate. The Interagency...

Blog from Israel Trip – February 27, 2020

Feb 27, 2020 | JFed Press Releases, JFed STL News

Day 4 Written by Sherri Frank Weintrop and Shira Berkowitz We made it to Jerusalem! The morning started as all mornings start in Israel with an amazing Israeli breakfast. Our first meeting was with the Shalom Hartman Institute an Israeli think tank that we support. We...

Collaborative Community Scholar-in-Residence Experience to feature teacher Noam Zion

Feb 27, 2020 | Community Leadership & Engagement, JFed Press Releases, JFed STL News, Sh'ma: Listen! Speaker Series

The Center for Jewish Learning, Central Reform Congregation, and Shaare Emeth will present a Collaborative Community Scholar-in-Residence Experience March 12-15 featuring Master Scholar and Teacher Noam Zion. Zion is a senior research fellow at the Shalom Hartman...

JProStl offers orientation for new-ish staff working in Jewish organizations

Feb 27, 2020 | Community Leadership & Engagement, JFed Press Releases, JFed STL News, JProStl

The Annual JProStl New Staff Orientation will take place on Tuesday, March 24, from 8:30 am to 1 pm at the Kaplan Feldman Complex, followed by an optional private tour of the Holocaust Museum & Learning Center. The program is open to all staff who work in Jewish...

Blog from Israel Trip – February 25, 2020

Feb 26, 2020 | JFed Press Releases, JFed STL News

Written by Sue Matloff Day 3 We started the day meeting with Telem, a one-year, post-army training program for Ethiopians. Telem is not a program in which the Federation currently invests. The program empowers them to create a good productive life and help...

Blog from Israel Trip – February 23, 2020

Feb 24, 2020 | JFed Press Releases, JFed STL News

Written by Burt Garland Our trip got off to a great – and, of course, jam-packed – start. After a hearty and delicious breakfast (complete with Shakshuka) at the Tal By The Beach in Tel Aviv, we took a short drive to Beit Hatfutshot – The Museum of the Jewish People....

Shaked Blog – February 12, 2020

Feb 19, 2020 | Miscellaneous

Hi everyone, My past weekend was pretty chill. On Friday I met Guy at the federation and we worked on our presentation for this Friday, about my Kibbutz and his Moshav. After that we met Cynthia for lunch. After the lunch I went to Shaare Emeth to organize stuff for...