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Important Message about President Trump’s Announcement to Withdraw from the Iran Agreement (JCPOA)
As has been widely reported and expected, on Tuesday, May 8, 2018, President Trump pulled out of the Iran Agreement (JCPOA). In the summer of 2015, the Jewish Federation of St. Louis issued a statement strongly condemning Iran’s nuclear ambitions as a risk to global...
Cornfelds Establish Endowment Fund to Help Teens go to AIPAC
Through the generosity of Marcy and Rick Cornfeld, the Jewish Student Union (JSU), in conjunction with the Jewish Federation of St. Louis, has established an endowment fund to provide scholarship dollars for teens to participate in the annual American Israel Public...
10 St. Louisans Accepted to The Rubin Israel Experience
Jewish Federation of St. Louis has announced the next cohort of “Rubinites” who will embark on The Rubin Israel Experience, an all-expense-paid trip for St. Louisans 35 to 50 years old who have never been to Israel. The 10-day trip brings together a diverse group of...
Women’s Auxiliary Foundation for Jewish Aged Announces Recipients to Receive over $75,000 in Grants
Women’s Auxiliary Foundation for Jewish Aged, a Supporting Foundation of the Jewish Federation of St. Louis, has announced recipients of their fourth grant cycle, providing over $75,000 to local non-profit organizations. In concert with the Jewish Federation of St....
Remarks on the Occasion of the 70th Anniversary of Israel
The remarks below were prepared for delivery at the Jewish Federation of St. Louis’ (Federation) Major Donor recognition event held on April 23, 2018, with over 200 supporters present. The remarks followed Alon Ben-Gurion, the grandson of Israel’s first Prime Minister...
Staenberg Family Foundation Awards over $58,000 in Anything Grants in 2018
The Staenberg Family Foundation, a Supporting Foundation of the Jewish Federation of St. Louis, announced that 16 local Jewish organizations will be recipients of over $58,000 through the Anything Grants, aimed at helping organizations raise funds for a variety of...
Sh’ma Listen! Speaker Series Welcomes Dr. Avivah Zornberg
Jewish Federation of St. Louis’ Sh’ma Listen! Speaker Series and partners are bringing Dr. Avivah Zornberg to the community May 8-9, 2018. Dr. Zornberg will present two different programs. On Tuesday, May 8 at 7:00 pm, Dr. Zornberg will present “Moses Veiled and...
Request for Proposals from the Jewish Federation of St. Louis
The Community Impact team at the Jewish Federation of St. Louis is requesting proposals for new or existing initiatives to create more welcoming and inclusive Jewish communities for intermarried households in St. Louis. This is a unique opportunity to fund creative...
JProStl Announces New Board for 2018-2019
JProStl, the professional association for staff who work throughout the St. Louis Jewish community, has announced the professional board for 2018-19. Randi Schenberg of Crown Center for Senior Living will serve as President along with Vice Presidents Andrew Goldfeder...
Israel at 70 in 70 Seconds
Let’s celebrate 70 years of culture, history, food and fun by sharing what YOU love about Israel. Step 1. Grab your cell phone or recording device. Ask someone to film you or do it selfie-style! Step 2. Record a 70 second video telling us your favorite thing about...