By Kayla Steinberg, Staff Writer
• Published August 8, 2019
“My name is Jaakelin Caal Maquin. At the age of 7, I died on Dec. 8, 2018, after being detained by the El Paso border patrol.”LAWTON, Okla. — The 100-degree southwestern Oklahoma heat beat down on Heartland for Human Justice trip participants as,...
By Ellen Futterman, Editor
• Published July 18, 2019
Summer learning (for rabbis)It’s always fun to see old friends, especially when you’re thousands of miles away from home. That’s the situation that Maharat Rori Picker Neiss, executive director of the Jewish Community Relations Council, found herself...
The 5th Annual Men’s Event supporting NCJW’s Back to School! Store will take place at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, June 13 at Lester’s Restaurant and Sports Bar, 9906 Clayton Road. Guests can watch the Cardinals take on the New York Mets, mingle with friends,...
By Ellie S. Grossman, Special to the Jewish Light
• Published May 29, 2019
While most people who reach their mid-80s start to slow down, Reva Mae Davis is a proud woman who lives each day to the fullest. At age 85, this retired schoolteacher, world traveler and professional volunteer has more hours in her day than most of her...
National Council of Jewish Women – St. Louis’ (NCJW STL) Resale Shop will hold the 54th annual Couturier, its signature designer event, later this month. Couturier takes place at NCJW STL's Resale Shop, 295 N. Lindbergh Blvd.Couturier will begin...
STORY & PHOTOS BY BILL MOTCHAN, SPECIAL TO THE JEWISH LIGHT
• Published August 2, 2018
The first day of class is a big deal for any child. This year, about 1,400 elementary school-age kids from low-income St. Louis families will be ready for the first bell thanks to the National Council of Jewish Women-St. Louis. The annual NCJW Back to...
When you shop at TheResaleShop you are making the decision to help change the lives of women, children and families in the St. Louis community. Founded in 1940, TheResaleShop’s proceeds go to fund the community service projects of the National Council...
By Eric Berger, Staff Writer
• Published April 18, 2018
A little more than a year ago, parts of the Jewish community felt pride as they observed or participated in the inauguration of Missouri’s first Jewish governor, Eric Greitens.A Jewish Light story on the festivities got more than 450 likes on Facebook. “I...
National Council of Jewish Women St. Louis is partnering with the Missouri Association for Marriage and Family Therapy with an event on Tuesday, Nov. 14to move the conversation forward on domestic violence. Domestic violence is a national and local issue...
National Council of Jewish Women St. Louis will honor Maxine Clark with its Hannah G. Solomon Founder’s Award during the Celebrating Women event from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 18, at Neiman Marcus at Plaza Frontenac (on the second floor). The...
National Council of Jewish Women St. Louis: 295 N. Lindbergh Blvd., St. Louis, Mo. 63141 | Phone: 314-993-5181 | Fax: 314-993-5362 | Email: [email protected] | Website: ncjwstl.org | Ellen Alper, Executive Director
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The National Council of Jewish Women St. Louis is offering fundraising opportunities to support its Back to School! StoreOn Tuesday, August 22, National Council of Jewish Women-St. Louis Section will be a part of Katie’s Giveback Tuesday program. Katie’s...
