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

The logo for Jewish Family Services, formerly known as Jewish Family & Childrens Service. 

JF&CS changes name, aims to widen impact

BY ERIC BERGER, ASSOCIATE EDITORPublished January 16, 2020

Despite a name change and a relatively new chief, the mission of Jewish Family Services (formerly Jewish Family & Children’s Service) remains the same: supporting families and seniors, alleviating hunger and improving mental health. Last February,...

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JF&CS launches financial support during federal shutdown

Published January 17, 2019

Jewish Family & Children’s Service is working to make emergency funding available for members of the St. Louis Jewish community who have been affected by the federal shutdown.“Due to the unexpected burden the government shutdown has placed on...

Rabbi Micah Buck-Yael is the coordinator of community chaplaincy at Jewish Family & Children’s Service and a member of the St. Louis Rabbinical Association, which coordinates the weekly d’var Torah for the Jewish Light. 

Drawing life lessons from Jacob’s story

By Rabbi Micah Buck-YaelPublished November 16, 2018

As a chaplain, I have the immense blessing of hearing people reflect upon their lives and share with me what insights have shaped them. Again and again, my breath is taken away by the resilience, wisdom, and creativity of our community. Very often I hear...

JF&CS gets $1.2 million anonymous donation

JF&CS gets $1.2 million anonymous donation

By Eric Berger, Staff WriterPublished September 13, 2018

Jewish Family & Children’s Service recently received a $1.2 million donation from an anonymous supporter, according to the nonprofit organization. The donor gave the money as an unrestricted gift, meaning the organization can spread it among a...

JF&CS awarded $50k to support city seniors

Published July 5, 2018

Jewish Family & Children’s Service (JF&CS) has been awarded $50,000 by the St. Louis City Seniors Fund during its inaugural year of grant funding. The Fund, which was established by passage of the Seniors Count Ballot Initiative, will help St....

L. Louis Albert

Jewish Family & Children’s Service

Published October 3, 2017

Address: 10950 Schuetz Road, St. Louis, Mo. 63146 | Phone: 314-993-1000 | fax: 314-812-9398 | email: [email protected] | website: jfcs-stl.orgL. Louis Albert, CEOFor more than 147 years, Jewish Family & Children’s Service has provided help to...

Judy Berkowitz

Harvey Kornblum Jewish Food Pantry

Published October 3, 2017

Address: 10601 Baur Blvd., St. Louis, Mo.  63132 | Phone: 314-513-1672 | fax: 314-828-7558 | email: [email protected] | website: jfcs-stl.org/location-hoursJudy Berkowitz, DirectorCelebrating 27 years of feeding those in need, the Harvey Kornblum...

JF&CS – Jewish Connections Program

Published October 3, 2017

Address: 10950 Schuetz Road, St. Louis, Mo. 63146 | Phone: 314-993-1000 | fax: 314-812-9398 | email: [email protected] people living with mental illness or addiction issues, Jewish Family & Children’s Service offers the following services:...

Federation provides $10k for Holocaust survivors’ dental services

Published May 25, 2017

The Blue Card is a national organization that provides financial assistance to low-income Holocaust survivors for dental care, home health and other services.  Clients are referred to Blue Card by social service agencies such as Jewish Family & Children’s...

L. Louis Albert is chief executive officer of Jewish Family & Children’s Service. 

LifeLine program makes big impact on small budget

By L. Louis AlbertPublished May 11, 2017

The discussion dominating the news media is focused on severe budget cuts at the federal, state and county levels. Education, health care, social services – everything is under review and at risk.  At the same time, it is important to remember that...

Harold Shapiro

Harold Shapiro, family services advocate, longtime B’nai Amoona leader, dies at 79

BY ROBERT A. COHN, Editor-in-Chief EmeritusPublished April 6, 2017

Harold Shapiro, a past president of the Jewish Family & Children’s Service and a longtime lay leader at Congregation B’nai Amoona, died March 23. He had been suffering complications from Parkinson’s disease in recent months, a family member...

Women’s Philanthropy plans volunteer events in March

Published March 15, 2017

Women’s Philanthropy of Jewish Federation of St. Louis is hosting a special volunteer opportunity to enhance the holidays for individuals who feel isolated from the Jewish community. They will be making care packages to give to community members living...

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