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

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

St. Louis Jewish Light

To donate or not to donate? Now that is the question

By Abigail Miller, Ladue Horton Watkins High SchoolPublished February 8, 2012

At 16, when teens can finally go get their driver's license, they're asked multiple questions: height, eye color, weight, and also if they want to donate their body or organs to those who need it if they die.   Donating organs is an emotional decision...

Editorial: Check and Raise

Published January 25, 2012

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...

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2011 was mixed year for Federation fundraising

By David Baugher, Special to the Jewish LightPublished 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...

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