On July 12, Women’s Philanthropy hosted an event at Ladue Nails in Clayton. The evening was focused on the importance of visiting residents of our community in extended care facilities. Chairs of the program were Angela Flotken & Amy Bender Levy, along with committee members Stacy Abeles, Laura Fields, Jennifer Scissors, Kim Lieberman, Lisa Suffian & Courtney Swillinger. Rabbi Elizabeth Hersh, St. Louis Jewish Community Chaplain, shared stories & remarks about the needs of this very important population in our community, while 51 women assembled plant kits for her to deliver. Ladue Nails generously donated 15% of proceeds from salon services to the 2012 Federation Community Campaign. 43 women took advantage of the salon services, raising additional funds for the Campaign.
7/12/2012
Album ID: 1501819
Photos by Lynn Harris Gossen
Ben Gurion Society Evening of Art
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Bunny Burson, a prominent St. Louis artist, spoke eloquently about her latest exhibition, “HIDDEN in Plain Sight” at a Jewish Federation evening of art on the town at the Bruno David Gallery, Thursday June 21 The exhibit drew from the impact on Burson’s life of a collection of letters written by her grandparents to her mother after they escaped from Germany in 1938. Burson has quite an impressive resume including her work as executive director of the President’s Committee on the Arts and Humanities during the Clinton-Gore administration. The event was hosted by Federation’s Ben Gurion Society which is for individuals 45 years and under who make a minimum gift of $1,000 to Federation's Community Campaign.
6/25/2012
Album ID: 1492903
Photos by photos by Bryan Schraier
Millstone Fellows: Role of the Jewish Community in StL Region
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The Millstone Fellows, an eight part interactive series on leadership, collaborations, tactical skills, Jewish wisdom and creating change, met recently to discuss the role of the Jewish community in the St. Louis region. Rabbi Hyim Shafner of Bais Abraham addressed some of the trends in our community. The group, which represents a range of backgrounds and denominations, then examined how -- as leaders -- they can meet challenges in our community when each brings different values and perspectives to the table.
6/15/2012
Album ID: 1488075
Photos by photos by www.jewishinstlouis.org
Holocaust Museum Docent Luncheon
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More than 100 Docents, Survivors and volunteers came together on Thursday, June 7, 2012 for the Holocaust Museum & Learning Center’s Annual Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon at the Jewish Federation Kopolow Building. The theme of the brunch was “Aloha: Let us take you away on a vacation!” Chairpersons for the event were Devy Goldenberg, Rachel Miller and Nanette Stevenson. A fun time was had by all.
6/14/2012
Album ID: 1487678
Photos by photos by Bryan Schraier
Kids Do 'Zum Gali Zumba' @Brodsky Library
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Kids ages 7 to 12, danced to upbeat Israeli and Jewish music with a Zumba beat at "Zum Gali Zumba," a Zumba Party held at the Saul Brodsky Jewish Community Library recently. The kids moved fast and had fun at the event, led by Debbie Barash, a certified Zumba instructor. Participants brought canned goods for the Jewish Food Pantry.
6/7/2012
Album ID: 1483735
Photos by photos by www.jewishinstlouis.org
Millstone Institute "THE LENS" Leadership Program
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THE LENS is a new interactive, innovative and immersive leadership program for St. Louis Jewish 20-somethings who are interested in issues of community change. The first series presented by the Millstone Institute for Jewish Leadership included 10 participants, a combination of graduate students and young adults in the workforce. The group represented diverse denominations, interests and involvements in the St. Louis Jewish and non-Jewish community. To read a testimonial from participant, Rafi Nemes, visit www.jewishinstlouis.org/page.aspx?id=250586.
5/29/2012
Album ID: 1477997
Photos by photos by Sarah Carmody
Birthright St. Louis Fundraiser
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The first dedicated STL Birthright Israel group has returned from a spectacular 10 day experience. Three of the trip alums, as well as 2 from earlier trips, spoke at a fundraiser for Birthright - graciously hosted by June & Alvin Wolff, and chaired by Stacy and Greg Siwak. Honorary Chairs, Miki and Morrie Zimring, were honored for their pacesetting giving to support this exceptional program.
The young adults spoke passionately about how this free trip changed their understanding and deepened their connections to Israel and their Jewish identity; how it reinforced their sense of membership in a world-wide Jewish community; and how it inspired deeper connection and activity within the Jewish community. We also heard from Israeli Navy Captain Yotam Romano - one of the young Israeli officers that also participate in Birthright. He related how the trip reinforced his sense of connection to world Jewry and demonstrated the strong support for Israel among Jews around the world.
5/23/2012
Album ID: 1475734
Photos by Bryan Schraier
JPro End of Year Event
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Jean Cavender, Director of the Holocaust Museum & Learning Center, was installed as President of JProStl at the annual JPro “end of year” event. Outgoing board members were honored including Michelle Brooks (CAJE), Ellen Alper (NCJW), Florence Schachter (Crown Center), Ronnie Brockman (Shaare Emeth), Jennifer Bersdale (CRC) and Lynn Harris Gossen (Jewish Federation). In addition to Cavender, the 2012 – 2013 board includes Vice Presidents Jennifer Bernstein (JF&CS) and Phil Ruben (JCC) and Past President Craig Neuman (JCC) who led the nominations process. JPro Committee Chairs are Joan Denison (Covenant-Chai Apts.), Amy Stone (United Hebrew), Andy Schwebel (B’nai Amoona), Marissa Rosen (NCJW), Michelle Almengor (JCC) and Marcia Mermelstein (JF&CS). At Large members are Lee’at Bachar (Jewish Federation), Andrew Goldfeder (Holocaust Museum), Rabbi Levi Landa (Chabad), Mindi Mintz (Torah Prep), Josh Olmsted (Hillel), Simone Picker (Nishmah/JCC), Shannon Rohlman (SMJCS), Randi Schenberg (Crown Center). The event was chaired by Joel Frankel (Jewish Federation) and a committee of young professionals includes Shelby Dersch (JF&CS), Andrew Goldfeder (Holocaust Museum), Leslie Cohen Kastner (Jewish Federation), Simone Picker (JCC), Josh Olmsted (Hillel), Ben Panet (JCC) and Phil Ruben (JCC) along with Rivkah Reichler, staff intern.
5/22/2012
Album ID: 1476197
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.
