I am glue.
That is what 17-year-old me wrote in a personal essay to get into college many (many) years ago. At that time, I had not developed a career path, built up a résumé or was gifted in music or sports. I felt quite ordinary compared with...
By David Baugher, Special to the Jewish Light
• Published April 11, 2019
Despite continuing demographic challenges brought about by an increasingly elderly community, the Jewish Federation’s Annual Campaign met its goals by edging upward for the fourth straight year. “We’re thrilled with the results,” said Joel Frankel,...
BY ERIC BERGER, STAFF WRITER
• Published March 14, 2018
Although Jewish Federation of St. Louis raised more than $10 million during last year’s annual campaign and received its first million-dollar donation, it still faces challenges related to an aging donor base, according to data recently provided by...
Jewish Federation of St. Louis is inviting members of the community to be a “Jewish Federation Superhero” at upcoming phone-a-thon events for Federation’s Annual Campaign, “100 Days to Make an Impact.” The events will include multiple ways to...
By Eric Berger, Staff Writer
• Published September 7, 2016
Jewish Federation of St. Louis has changed its fundraising approach, most notably by shortening the duration of its Annual Campaign to 100 days from more than 16 months.Leaders of the organization decided to make the change in part because of a decrease...
On Sept. 1, 2016, the Jewish Federation of St. Louis will be kicking off its 2016 Annual Campaign. Since 1901, the Federation has existed to “preserve and enhance Jewish life in St. Louis, Israel and around the globe.” And each year thousands of...
Jewish Federation of St. Louis has announced the recipients of several awards to be presented at the 2016 Annual Meeting on Thursday, Sept. 1 at Busch Stadium. Jean Cavender, Director of the Holocaust Museum and Learning Center, will receive the Fred...
Jewish Federation of St. Louis welcomes the community to attend its 2016 Annual Meeting on Thursday, Sept. 1 at the Busch Stadium Redbird Club. Guests will enjoy views of the field during a reception at 5 p.m. Following, the traditional Annual Meeting...
The Jewish Light reported last week on the Jewish Federation of St. Louis' annual campaign results, and due to the loss of a few major donations, giving trends and the economy, the campaign itself was down from 2010. The organization also touted some...
A challenge grant from Randy and Nancy Green matched $18,000 in donations to Jewish Federation with equal donations to Congregation Shaare Emeth. The challenge grant was aimed at motivate Shaare Emeth members who have never donated to Jewish Federation...
By David Baugher, Special to the Jewish Light
• Published January 18, 2012
The numbers are a study in contrasts this year for the Jewish Federation of Greater St. Louis as the agency continues to pick its way through a turbulent economy and a rocky philanthropic environment. According to figures released Tuesday, the Jewish...
