By Michael Staenberg
• Published December 31, 2020
My father, Marty Staenberg, was a role model and inspiration. He taught me to work hard for what I wanted and never to forget that no matter what I earn, part of it should go to tzedakah, to helping others. It is a lesson that has served me well throughout...
BY ERIC BERGER, STAFF WRITER
• Published March 14, 2018
Although Jewish Federation of St. Louis raised more than $10 million during last year’s annual campaign and received its first million-dollar donation, it still faces challenges related to an aging donor base, according to data recently provided by...
BY ROBERT A. COHN, Editor-in-Chief Emeritus
• Published May 22, 2017
Julian I. Edison, former chairman of Edison Brothers Stores Inc. and a generous supporter of nonprofit organizations in the Jewish and general communities, died Monday, May 8, of a stroke. He was 87. Mr. Edison was widely admired for his business leadership,...
By David Baugher, Special to the Jewish Light
• Published April 27, 2017
Ask the president and CEO of the Jewish Federation of St. Louis about Michael Staenberg’s most valuable contribution to his agency, and the first answer Andrew Rehfeld gives doesn’t mention the philanthropist’s help with the $3.5 million renovation...
The St. Louis Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP-STL) will honor Maxine Clark and Bob Fox with its Spirit of Philanthropy Award during a luncheon Nov. 10. AFP-STL’s 36th Annual National Philanthropy Day Luncheon and Celebration...
By Bill Motchan, Special to the Jewish Light
• Published October 26, 2016
For most people, one job is plenty. Not Troika Brodsky. The local entrepreneur juggles three businesses. He has no shortage of energy and enthusiasm, especially when it comes to being a booster for St. Louis.Brodsky is executive director of the St. Louis...
The Jewish Federation of St. Louis has announced the appointment of Michael Oberlander as its Chief Philanthropy Officer (CPO). As CPO, Oberlander will serve on the senior management team reporting to Andrew Rehfeld, President and CEO of Jewish Federation.According...
Women’s Philanthropy of Jewish Federation of St. Louis will hold “An Evening on the Farm” on Sunday, May 1. Participants will enjoy an organic meal straight from the farm in a beautiful setting at Claverach Farm.In addition to dinner, women will:•...
A bunch of folks have asked me recently what I thought about the news reported in the St. Louis Business Journal about the compensation of local Jewish agency executives. Most noteworthy to some was the line item of about $881,000 that outgoing Federation...
B’nai Tzedek is enrolling new participants for the teen philanthropy program, which aims empowers teens to improve the world by launching them on a personal and engaged relationship to life-long Jewish giving. B’nai Tzedek will hold an introductory...
Chicago philanthropist Larry Goodman has contributed $3 million to a housing and community involvement program at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev. Goodman started the program, which provides housing to students in exchange for community involvement,...
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...
