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St. Louis Jewish Light

A nonprofit, independent news source to inform, inspire, educate and connect the St. Louis Jewish community.

St. Louis Jewish Light

A nonprofit, independent news source to inform, inspire, educate and connect the St. Louis Jewish community.

St. Louis Jewish Light

Fourteen St. Louis students selected for internship program

Published July 6, 2016

Jewish Federation of St. Louis has launched its second year of a summer internship program that combines meaningful employment and a community connection experience for students who either live or study in St. Louis.  Fourteen interns were selected for...

Leonard Rifkin received a loan from the Jewish Federation's
Lifeline Fund to help pay bills while he searches for a new job.
Photo: Kristi Foster

Economic fallout still taking a toll

By David Baugher, Special to the Jewish LightPublished December 28, 2011

Not long ago Melvin Zuhler seemed to have it all -- his family, his health, a successful business and a bank account totaling near six figures. Yet as 2011 draws to a close, Zuhler is looking for only one thing -- help. "I want a second chance," said...

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