Jewish Federation's Young Professionals Division is saddling up for ‘Wild Wild YPD,' a night of Western-themed fun for Jewish young adults. The event marks the kickoff of Jewish Federation's 2012 Annual Community Campaign. All Jewish young adults are...
By Ellen Futterman, Editor
• Published January 11, 2012
If like me you often found yourself attending a meeting at the Jewish Federation, chances are better than even receptionist Celeste Wieselman greeted you after letting you through the building's secure entrance. Celeste had an uncanny ability to make...
Reflecting on the growing trend toward self-directed philanthropy, an editorial in the Dec. 28 Jewish Light argues that a Jewish community needs three strands to thrive. It requires high quality specialized organizations and professionals providing excellent...
Nine staff members from throughout the St. Louis Jewish community will be honored at Jewish Federation's Annual JProStl Recognition Luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 26 at the Jewish Community Center Staenberg Family Complex. ...
The Central Agency for Jewish Education and the Jewish Federation of St. Louis announce the availability of the following scholarship opportunities for teen travel to Israel: • The Stuart I. Pessin Fund will award two outstanding teenagers merit- based...
By David Baugher, Special to the Jewish Light
• Published 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...
JProStl, the association dedicated to supporting professionals working at Jewish organizations in St. Louis, has announced the 2011 honorees from across the St. Louis Jewish community. They include Career Achievement: Peter Walker (Jewish Family &...
Community support helps residents keep Shabbat servicesOnce again the Jewish community has come forward in a time of need.Because of the article in the Jewish Light ("Residents hope concert will keep services afloat," Nov. 23), by Patricia Corrigan that...
By David Baugher , Special to the Jewish Light
• Published November 30, 2011
As Barry Rosenberg nurses a cup of coffee at a local café, the President and CEO of the Jewish Federation of Greater St. Louis paints a picture of what many once thought was a typical Jewish home. "Most of our institutions were designed to serve what...
Sonia Dobinsky, Executive Director of the Central Agency for Jewish Education, and Lori Wishne, Jewish Federation Assistant Director of Development, are recipients of the 2011 Fred A. Goldstein Memorial Service Award for professional excellence. Bob Millstone,...
BY PATRICIA CORRIGAN, SPECIAL TO THE JEWISH LIGHT
• Published November 23, 2011
Singing for supper has long been an honored tradition in the performing arts-and now a local group plans to play and sing so that senior citizens may continue to have easy access to weekly religious services. For more than 10 years, residents of Covenant...
By Dan Klein, JTA, NEW YORK
• Published November 2, 2011
When the Jewish Federations of North America sent out a news release last week promoting the top speakers at this year's General Assembly, not a single woman made the list.The oversight caught the eye of critics."Can it really be that the largest meeting...
