Students in grades 6-12 entered the Holocaust Museum and Learning Center’s Ninth Annual Art & Writing Contest. Artists, writers, filmmakers and more got their creative juices flowing - and won great prizes. The competition is dedicated to the memory of the 1.5 million children who perished in the Holocaust and is sponsored by Dr. Ira and Judy Gall in honor of their grandchildren. There are two divisions for both art and writing categories:
Division 1: 6-8th grade
Division 2: 9-12th grade.
5/17/2012
Album ID: 1471409
Photos by photos by Bryan Schraier
St. Louis Community Birthright Trip
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The first ever St. Louis Community Taglit-Birthright Israel Trip visited our St. Louis sister city, Yokneam Megiddo. The group played games with the local kids and learned about the partnership city.
5/15/2012
Album ID: 1470052
Photos by Naftali Hilger
Millstone Institute - Deborah Grayson Riegel
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Deborah Grayson Riegel of MyJewishCoach.com and author of the recently released book, "Oy Vey is Not a Strategy," spoke at four programs for the Millstone Institute for Jewish Leadership. Riegel addressed the Millstone Fellows about how to create a positive and energized approach to community collaborations. The Millstone Fellows is the signature leadership program for the Millstone Institute. Following, Riegel hosted a talk about her new book which features 25 strategies for personal and professional success. Riegel also led two sessions for professionals from throughout the community. Nearly 50 staff from 20 different organizations attended. Building trust for organizational impact was the discussion with rabbis and executive directors and for managers and supervisors. The group learned about skills for guiding and motivating staff.
5/7/2012
Album ID: 1465549
Photos by Meg Crane
My Jewish Lens
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The Jewish Lens (TJL) is a gateway to exploration of Jewish values, text, and identity. Through the use of photography and experientially based programs, TJL inspires youth and young adults to strengthen their own link to Judaism - while discovering the diversity and unity of Klal Yisrael - Jewish Peoplehood. Exhibit is on display at the JCC Staenberg Family Complex, 2 Millstone Campus Drive, through August 10, 2012.
This is a joint project of the Central Agency for Jewish Education and the B'nai Amoona, Shaare Emeth, Shaare Shalom and United Hebrew Religious Schools.
The Jewish Lens made possible by a grant from The Covenant Foundation.
5/6/2012
Album ID: 1467403
Photos by Central Agency for Jewish Education
CAJE: My Jewish Lens
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5/6/2012
Album ID: 1465980
Photos by Melanie Mirowitz
Women's Philanthropy Shower @ Covenant/CHAI
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Women’s Philanthropy of Jewish Federation held its 4th Annual “Shower our Community with Love” Event at Covenant House/CHAI. Over 110 women participated in the program which included remarks from Joan Denison, Executive Director of Covenant House/CHAI, and Emily Stein MacDonald. Participants packaged over 250 Welcome and Welcome Back Bags for the residents who live at the facility. More than 40 residents joined the group for the dessert reception following the program. Chairs were Kim Goldenberg, Lisa Pollack and Emily Stein MacDonald.
5/3/2012
Album ID: 1463211
Photos by photos by Bryan Schraier
Roffman Family Day of Service 2012
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More than 65 young adults from YPD, St. Louis Hillel, and the Solomon Service Initiative volunteered at St. Louis city homeless shelter, Gateway 180, for the annual Roffman Family Day of Service.
4/29/2012
Album ID: 1462672
Photos by Sarah Carmody
2012 St. Louis NORC Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon
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The St. Louis NORC hosted a wonderful volunteer appreciation luncheon for over 60 volunteers at the JCC. Entertainment was provided by the Senior Strutters, a group of young at heart tap-dancing women who inspired our audience.
4/25/2012
Album ID: 1458273
Photos by NORC ADMIN
Crown Center honors Jewel in the Crown
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Crown Center for Senior Living awarded its "Jewel in the Crown " to Merle Miller. This honor is bestowed upon an individual that has demonstrated a sustained commitment to fulfilling the mission "to provide affordable, quality, independent living in a caring, secure, diverse, and friendly atmosphere, honoring the Jewish tradition"
4/25/2012
Album ID: 1458258
Photos by Crown Center for Senior Living
Just Guys! Shaare Emeth Program
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Just Guys!, a Congregation Shaare Emeth program funded by Jewish Federation's Family Education Crown Grants, was a three-part series where boys and their male role models bonded and explored their Judaism. The program culminated with a nature walk at Wyman Center that was interspersed with Jewish prayer and learning.
