Jewish In St. Louis

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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

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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

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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

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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