St. Louis Community Events

Jobs

Housing/Roommates

Fellowships

Study Abroad & Israel Trips

Summer Opportunities

Other Opportunities

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St. Louis Community Events

Look at What's COOKIN' at National Council of Jewish Women It's a Girls' Night Out for women in their 20's and 30's! Come for a cooking and baking demonstration by culinary extraordinaire Farilyn Hale, who will prepare appetizers and desserts!! Wednesday, May 21, 2008 7 p.m. Gathering in the lovely kitchen of Laura Klearman Silver, call for directions. $18 for an evening of fun, food and friends! RSVP required! If you are not a member of NCJW…$10 of your registration will apply to your 2008-2009 dues of $40, if paid within two weeks of the event. Space is limited! Tell your friends about the event! Please RSVP by May 14th. On-line registration for the event: www.ncjwstl.org or call 993-5181. If you would like to join NCJW, go to www.ncjwstl.org .

College students and high school seniors are invited to a lunch program on Monday, June 2 to learn about careers in the Jewish community. Opportunities include careers in social justice, community organization and planning, event planning, Jewish education, counseling, camping and youth work. The lunch and program will take place at the Jewish Federation Kopolow Building, #12 Millstone Campus Drive. Participants will have the opportunity to hear from young professionals making a difference in the community. This program is sponsored by the Professional Excellence Project, a community-wide initiative to collaborate around issues of recruitment, retention and staff development in the Jewish community. This program is made possible by a grant to the Professional Excellence Project from the Lubin-Green Foundation, a supporting foundation of the Jewish Federation of St. Louis. For more information call Mindee Fredman (314) 442-3234 or email mfredman@jfedstl.org .

Zeda’s Beat Box With Red Method Live at Cicero’s 6691 Delmar Thursday, June 5th $7.00 6:30PM ALL AGES Local Jewish rock reggae band, Zeda's Beat Box, returns to Cicero’s on Thursday June 5th at 6:30 pm. The bands Jewish roots and mix of 80’s new wave and reggae has proven to have a wide appeal. Zeda’s Beat Box’s last Cicero’s performance drew an eclectic sell-out crowd of both young and old, Jewish and non Jewish. The band was formed in January of 2007 by Dave Simon, the founder of Dave Simon's Rock School. To build the band, Simon recruited four teenagers who participate in Rock School's band program. To hear Zeda’s Beat Box debut CD “Kabbalat Shabbat” click on www.myspace.com/zedasbeatbox

Shabbat morning tefillah at Shir Hadash Reconstructionist Community is an intimate spiritual experience.  We gather at 10am at St. Louis Hillel at Washington University (6300 Forsyth).  We connect through communal prayer, song, and an often spirited Torah discussion.  Services are followed by Kiddush and sometimes a potluck lunch. For more information specific information about Shabbat services, call us at (314) 721-8046. shirhadashstl.org

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Jobs
Seniors! Visit our new Senior Opportunities page to find jobs, fellowships, and programs for next year!

Are you an energetic, dynamic, and creative teacher? Are you knowledgeable about Judaism or Hebrew? Do you enjoy working with students? Would you be a great Jewish role model? YES! Then Congregation Shaare Emeth is looking for you! We want to hire you for our Religious School programs. The programs meet on Sunday mornings and Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons. The students range in age from Pre Kindergarten to 10th grade. We are looking for teachers for each of these days and can even help with transportation. Please call or email Liessa Alperin, Religious School Director at 314-569-1273 or lalperin@shaare-emeth.org.

Shaare Emeth Congregation needs YOU next Fall!! We need song leaders, drama teachers, Israeli Dancers, and fluent Hebrew teachers who want to share their talents with our Religious School kids! Contact Liessa Alperin, Religious School Director at 314-569-1273 or lalperin@shaare-emeth.org WE want to hire you!!

Music Specialist at Jewish Community Center's Camp Kehillah to provide summer day camp's music and singing program.
Qualifications: * Training and experience in song-leading. * Knowledge of camp songs and ability to lead. * Skill as an accompanist - piano, guitar, accordion, etc. * Desire and ability to work with children outdoors. * Ability to relate to one's peer group. * Ability to accept guidance and supervision. * Good character, integrity, and adaptability. * Enthusiasm, sense of humor, patience and self-control * Background in Judaic education and/or Jewish song leading * College student or at least 18 years of age Applicant needs to be available from May 28 - August 1, 8:45 am- 3:15 pm Job applications can be downloaded at http://www.jccstl.org/ or for more information call Joey Boime at 314-442-3423 or email at jboime@jccstl.org

Assistant Director of Education Central Reform Congregation (CRC), the only Jewish congregation in the city of St. Louis, is seeking an Assistant Director of Education. The ideal candidate will bring creativity, energy, and passion to our team. The Assistant Director will be an integral part of the religious school, youth programs, and other avenues of life-long learning. The Assistant Director will work with the Director of Education and the other members of the education team to implement programs consistent with CRC's core values and education mission statement. Our ideal candidate will possess a strong commitment to Jewish learning and CRC's core values (available at www.centralreform.org). This position brings with it many opportunities for growth and achievement. We are looking for a passionate, creative, dynamic individual, who is excited to share a love of Judaism and learning with our community. Ideal candidates should be enthusiastic about education, personal and professional growth and teamwork. Religious school, camp, or other youth experience is recommended. Proficiency in Hebrew is also recommended; Bachelors required. This is a full-time position requiring afternoon/evening/weekend work.Interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume to Jordan Ottenstein Central Reform Congregation 5020 Waterman Ave. St. Louis, MO 63108 or to Jordan@centralreform.org

Research/interview transcription job Doctoral student seeking assistance transcribing interviews from field research—mostly in English, with occasional Hebrew/Yiddish expressions.  Will pay $40/hour of recorded material, and seek an assistant to type this up in MS Word. If interested, kindly reach me by email at aselis@ssdsstl.org .

Babysitter Needed!! We are a loving University City family looking for a babysitter to work in our home Mondays 1-6 pm.If interested in additional time during the week, this can be discussed. This individual must be very caring and responsible, energetic with an easygoing and upbeat attitude, enthusiastic, fun-loving and a good sense of humor. Our three active boys are ages 6 1/2, 5 and 2 1/2. Please have two excellent references and your own transportation to our home . We would prefer that you a re a nonsmoker and speak fluent English. Light housework is included, and our rate is $11 an hour. If interested, please contact Mindee at (314) 862-4847, or email mindeef@hotmail.com.

Part time childcare help ASAP. I live in University City and have a 4 month old son.  I need help Tuesdays and Thursdays  (plus any additional time you may want to add). I work from home but need someone to watch my son so I can work! If interested (or for more info), please call me at 314-707-1285.

Spend a Year Fighting Poverty Work full-time on issues you care about-immigration, hunger, literacy, public health, domestic violence, and more. Learn from veteran organizers, activists, and educators about how to make change in the world and about the Jewish connection to social justice. Live with other young people from all Jewish backgrounds and build a community committed to integrating social change and Jewish values. You'll receive a modest living stipend plus health insurance and an Americorps Education Award up to $4,725 for repayment of student loans or future education. Apply to AVODAH: The Jewish Service Cops, a unique one-year program for people in their 20's combining work for justice, Jewish learning and community building . To learn more and complete an application go to www.avodah.net . You may also contact us at apply@avodah.net or at 212-5454-7759. 

Child Care Opportunity First Congregational Church, your neighbor across the South Forty parking lot, has a need for child care occasionally. The most likely times would be Wednesday evenings (approximately 7-9:00pm) or Sunday afternoons (approximately 11:30am-1:30pm). Pay is $15/hour. Call Karen Safe at 314/721-5060 or email at ksafe@firstcongregational.org.

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Housing/Roommates

My name is Melissa Blair and I am looking for a roommate for the next school year. I will be a graduate student in the architecture school. I would like to live with another grad student near the campus area. Send me an e-mail at melissa.blair.1@ohio.edu

Studying in London or Paris? Interested in living with international students? Want a rent subsidy? Live in a Moishe House! Hillel's Moishe Houses are being created in order to respond to that need – to serve the needs of Jewish students studying abroad, to connect them with local Jewish students, empower them to engage their peers, and keep them engaged during their time away from campus. This fall, we will open our first two Moishe Houses in Paris and Rome.  The houses will be located near the city's academic centers and will be populated by a combination of Jewish students from North America and local Jewish students, thus serving as a wonderful language and culture immersion opportunity.  The residents will receive a sizable rent subsidy and will be provided with training and resources to engage both local Jewish students and other Jewish students studying abroad in their city. Learn more about this exciting opportunity at http://www.hillel.org/moishehouse .

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Fellowships

Jewish Funds for Justice in New York offers a full-time, paid Grantmaking Fellowship www.jewishjustice.org Application Deadline: 6/1/2008 The Fellowship is a two-year, full-time position.  JFSJ is offering two committed individuals the opportunity to participate fully as members of the grantmaking team overseeing our internal portfolios and managed projects.  This is a working fellowship with a strong learning component.  Responsibilities will include roughly one-third program coordination, one-third administrative work and one-third learning, reflecting, researching and writing.  The Fellowship will train and develop emerging leaders exploring a career in economic justice and philanthropy who are enthusiastic about working at the intersection of Jewish values, community organizing, leadership and grantmaking.  The fellowship start date is Monday, July 14, 2008, though some flexibility is available. To apply, go to Jewishjustice.org.  Email your application and resume with your name in the subject line to fellowship@jewishjustice.org no later than 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on June 1, 2008.   Questions?  If you have any questions about the Grantmaking Fellowship please contact fellowship@jewishjustice.org .  Please do not call.  Thank you for your interest in this Fellowship.

The Israel Government Fellows program (in conjunction with MASA) of the Menachem Begin Heritage Center integrates its participants as interns in various government offices together with an educational program focusing on social, economical and political issues facing Israel. It is a unique partnership between the Begin Center and the Israeli government, endorsed by the Prime Minister and other leading political and academic personalities. The program is for 22-30 year olds looking to spend an extended period in Israel that combines an internship working in a branch of the Israeli government with educational seminars and trips. The next session will begin on August 20, 2008 and end on June 30, 2009. For further information please contact IGF program director TAMAR DARMON: E-mail: tamard@begincenter.org.il Phone number: +972-2-5652027

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Study Abroad/Israel Trips

Israel for Procrastinators Didn't make plans for the summer?  We've got a few spots on the Jewish Leadership Institute Summer Program in Israel.  The trip is for three weeks, and is open to undergrads and grads - even if you you've been to Israel before.
The program is a challenging mix of learning, experience and adventure. Jewish Leadership Institute treats you well - this is not a roughing-it trip.  Cost for Wash U students is $495.  Trip dates are June 19-July 10. For details and an application, contact David Abramowitz, Executive Director, at JLI18@juno.com or 305-538-7161, or Wash U students Lisa Berney at liberney@artsci.wustl.edu and Andrea Weintraub at amweintr@artsci.wustl.edu .

Interested in spending next semester, summer or year in Israel? Looking for volunteer opportunities, study abroad, graduate programs, internship programs, hebrew language or travel programs? Well, MASA: your gateway to long-term programs in Israel is here to help with automatic scholarships between $2,000 - $4,000, for ALL participants. Want to lear more about options, talk through ideas, get feedback, of just get a free cup of coffee? Contact MASA intern Maya Avitan at mavitan@wustl.edu or (216) 789-4273.

Union for Reform Judaism College Israel Programs -Tamarim: Reform Israel Program or -Reform Semester in Israel Visit http://rjisrael.org/ for more information!

CONSERVATIVE MOVEMENT: EMBARKING ON A NEW "MASA" The Conservative Movement is looking at new options for young adults wanting long-term work/study programs in Israel that are, on the one hand, connected with important contemporary areas of social/political concern and, on the other, infused with the values of Jewish living. Three new programs have been proposed and are being organized in conjunction with the MASA Program, which is the joint endeavor of the Jewish Agency for Israel and the Government of Israel. They are:
A. A Conservative/Masorti Internship option based within the context of one of our Masorti communities which would both identify work opportunities and provide ongoing social, educational and religious support to the interns.
B. A Conservative track at the Arava Institute, located at the Masorti-oriented Kibbutz Ketura, which would combine the institute's academic program in environmental studies with Jewish sources.
C. A new Galilee-based program which would focus on inter-religious/inter-ethnic conflict resolution.

MASA
is a new and innovative partnership between the Government of Israel and the Jewish Agency. As the Gateway to long term programs in Israel , MASA enables thousands of Jewish young adults to spend a semester or a year in Israel in one of over 100 approved programs by providing information, scholarships and more. MASA's aim is to help young Jews from around the world to build a life-long relationship with Israel and a firm commitment to Jewish life. MASA is dedicated to developing new and exciting, quality programs which express the multi-faceted experience of Israel .
For more info visit http://masaisrael.com

OTZMA
A service-based leadership development program offering young adults age 20-26 the unique opportunity to contribute and acquire an in-depth understanding of Israel and the Jewish people. Participant's get an insider's perspective of Israel and its people while working and learning in a combination of three tracks: immigrant absorption, urban renewal, and social service & kibbutz experiences.
For more info visit: www.otzma.org

AVODAH
Do you want to spend a year fighting poverty?   AVODAH: The Jewish Service Corps is a unique one-year program for people in their twenties that combines work for justice, Jewish learning and community building.   Applications for 2008-2009 are now being accepted on a rolling basis . For more information about AVODAH or to apply, please visit www.avodah.net . We encourage people who are interested to apply as soon as possible.
Free program
A one year program combining work for social change, Jewish learning and community building. Work full time at a grass roots anti-poverty organization in NY or DC & study with other corps members.
For more info visit: www.avodah.net

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Summer Opportunities

Explore Torah texts with extraordinary teachers: Preserving our earthly home. "Truth Will Grow From the Earth" Summer Bet Midrash (study house) on Judaism and Ecology Hebrew College, June 15–22, 2008 Cosponsored by Hazon Join us for a week of inclusive text study and conversation. All texts are provided in Hebrew and English and participants of all backgrounds are encouraged to take part. Our Jewish heritage has much to teach us about existing responsibly and creatively as interdependent living beings in the world. Torah and cosmos are deeply linked in Jewish sources from ancient to recent times. How can our Torah be responsive to the state of the world around us, and how can we learn wisdom from the teachings of our tradition to heal our world? Tuition: $850. Generous scholarships are available. Tuition includes daily breakfast and lunch and all Shabbat meals. Please inquire about housing for out of town participants. For more information and to register: Click here.

Camp Livingston is looking for an arts/crafts director. Responsibilities include planning and implementing arts & crafts activities for campers age 8-15 and supervising 3-5 staff members. We're also looking for a lake director. Responsibilities include running lake program (teaching water skiing, supervising lake activities, supervising 8-10 staff members) Competitive salary based on experience. If interested, contact Dan Grabel, Assistant Director, Camp Livingston Inc, at 314.348.6412

The average American food travels 1500 miles to get from the ground to your plate. –Center for Urban Education and Sustainable Agriculture How far did your last meal travel? This summer, spend a week with 30 other students from across the country when Hillel, in partnership with the Jewish Farm School, provides college students the opportunity to participate in the first-ever weeklong Organic Farm Alternative Break. Get your hands dirty by learning to plant, harvest, and compost at an organic farm during the day and explore the root issues with experts from both the Jewish and secular worlds of the food justice movement. You will leave with a greater understanding of the complex issues surrounding sustainable food production and the necessary skills, knowledge and resources to affect positive change in your campuses and communities. East Coast: June 11-18: Pearlstone Conference and Retreat Center, MD West Coast: June 24-July 1: Oz Farm, CA Cost: $200 registration fee plus travel. Registration is open now and will continue until May 2nd. Applications will be reviewed and accepted applicants will be notified by May 9th. Use this link to REGISTER: http://www.hillel.org/tzedek/altbreaks/Sustainability.htm

Camp Ramah is Looking for Male Special Needs Counselors! It is time to start thinking about making your summer productive and enjoyable! Ramah offers the perfect opportunity to further explore your Judaism, take an active leadership role, meet fascinating people, and have a transformational experience in a beautiful setting. Ramah camps are looking for passionate male special needs counselors, who are prepared to dedicate their summer to making a difference for their special needs campers! If you are interested, please contact Shana Zionts in the National Ramah office at ramahdesk@jtsa.edu or at 212-678-8881. You can learn more about summer opportunities at Ramah at www.ramahjobs.org . We look forward to hearing from you!

Cultural Leadership Trip Leaders (Need 4) 24 days/evenings, weekends - June 9 – July 2 $1,500 stipend (plus all expenses paid) Trip Leaders accompany 29 teenagers (African-American and Jewish) on a rigorous, life-changing journey to nine cities and states (New York City, Washington, D.C., Atlanta, all over Alabama and Mississippi, New Orleans and Jena, Louisiana, Little Rock and Memphis).  Responsible for group interaction and logistics for the trip, Supervision of participants during all aspects of the trip, Assist each participant with learning and development, Ensure that program activities operate within the policies and procedures of the organization. Prior experience with high school students, Prior experience trip-leading experience with groups/teenagers, Ability to function under the rigors of a 24-day experience with teenagers, Organized and detailed-oriented. Knowledge of Judaism and/or African American history/culture a plus. To apply send cover letter and two professional references to: Cultural Leadership Trip Leader 225 Linden Avenue St. Louis, MO 63105-3841 For Information on the organization, please go to www.culturalleadership.com

2008-09 Vision Program: A Conflict Transformation Summer Program for Jewish and Palestinian University Students. February 15th deadline! For more information, visit us on the web at www.abrahamsvision.org , where you can read all about the Vision Program and view a short film about this groundbreaking program.

Enrich the life of a child this summer-- and your resume! Camp Wise is looking for caring, creative, energetic and responsible people to join our summer staff team. Camp Wise has been a second home to children and staff for 101 summers and is the overnight camp of the Cleveland Jewish Community Center. We serve over 500 children each summer from all over Ohio and all across the country. Only 30 miles from Cleveland, we have over 30 activities including horseback riding, a climbing tower, ropes course, canoeing, swimming, archery, mountain biking, drama, hockey, and dance! Positions to be filled include supervisors, cabin counselors, lifeguards, arts & crafts specialists, sports specialists (basketball, hockey and tennis), drama specialists, and more! For more information about having the best summer of your life, email mbelman@clevejcc.org or go to www.campwise.org .

The Museum of the Southern Jewish Experience seeks an incoming college junior or senior for an exciting, educational, and diverse internship experience in Mississippi. Interns will be involved in all aspects of the Museum's programs.  This broad-based experience is ideal for students interested in southern and Jewish history, Jewish education, museum studies, arts administration, or marketing and public relations.Interns will receive free room and board as well as a stipend.  The interns will also have the opportunity to work with campers and staff to assist with educational programming based on Southern Jewish history.  The internship will primarily include work at the Museum's site in Utica , in addition to its other satellite location in Natchez, Mississippi, and at its offices in Jackson .For more information about this unique and exciting internship, please contact Kate Lubarsky at the Goldring/Woldenberg Institute of Southern Jewish Life; P. O. Box 16528, Jackson, MS 39236; 601-362-6357; klubarsky@isjl.org.  To apply please send your resume and cover letter to klubarsky@isjl.org

United Jewish Communities Washington, DC 2008 Summer Semester Internship Opportunity The national office of one of the premier American Jewish organizations is seeking summer interns who are looking to combine their interests in Jewish communal work and national politics. Through this internship, interns will learn innovative approaches to stimulate community interest by organizing and informing local grassroots networks of Jewish federations. This includes day-to-day responsibilities of attending Congressional hearings, taking part in advocacy/leadership training sessions, compiling and analyzing surveys, and researching and writing on public issues such as, homeland security, foreign affairs, disabilities, aging, and family caregiving. Summer internships at UJC are full-time. A stipend is available. Please forward a resume, short writing sample, references, and any questions to: Francie.harris@ujc.org or fax to 202.785.4937

Summer JAM (Judaism, Activism, Mitzvah Work) June 30-July 27, 2008 www.dcjam.org Come to Washington, DC and participate in a one-of-a-kind program on the campus of The George Washington University. Change the way you think about the world, Judaism and yourself. Participants, a diverse group of high school students from across the country, will engage in 42 hours of hands-on service projects, explore the connection between Judaism and advocacy, and learn about key issues impacting the U.S. and the world through interactions with leading U.S. policymakers. The program is open to rising high school juniors, rising seniors and graduating seniors. Contact Pamela Grutman at 301.770.5070, ext. 221 or summerjam@panim.org

PanimWorks: An Activist's Adventure August 2008 www.panimworks.org Live and work in an entirely new culture this summer! Make a difference as you live in rustic accommodations on a Native-American reservation in the Navajo Nation and work with the local community to promote positive change. This trip in the majestic Southwest includes hands-on service projects and outdoor recreational activities. Make lifelong friends and learn about the ethical values that define Jewish life while earning up to 60 community service hours. PanimWorks is open to rising high school sophomores, juniors, seniors and graduating seniors. Contact Pamela Grutman at 301.770.5070, ext. 221or panimworks@panim.org

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Other Opportunities

Wanted: responsible student(s) to drive a car to Boston or the New York metropolitan area in June for University City family moving to the East Coast.  Please contact Robin at gold0375@umn.edu for details.

AIPAC Policy Conference June 2-4, 2008 Washington, DC www.aipac.org/PCStudentDelegate The AIPAC Policy Conference is the preeminent gathering of the pro-Israel community, drawing more than 6,000 community and student activists from all 50 states. Top administration and Israeli officials, congressional leaders, and decision makers address the 3-day event. Attendees choose from more than 300 hours of Conference programming, including open mic discussions with leading political and policy experts, small discussion groups with noted academicians and hands-on workshops to enhance advocacy skills. On the closing day of the Conference, delegates participate in the pro-Israel community's largest lobbying day, visiting more than 500 congressional offices to make the case for strong U.S.-Israel ties. The subsidized student delegate registration fee is $249. Student hotel accommodations with 4 people to a room are $225 for 3 nights (June 1-4). Scholarships are available – contact Farrah Green at fagreen@aipac.org to learn more or with any questions!

Jewish Family & Children's Service is celebrating! The Harvey Kornblum Jewish Food Pantry has received great news! Thanks to a new grant from the Harvey Kornblum Foundation; the food pantry will extend its hours of operation beginning February 1, 2008 to Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. With our new hours, we need new volunteers! With the additional hours, we will be able to help more people and better serve our existing families. We are seeking volunteers who are available weekdays between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. The Harvey Kornblum Jewish Food Pantry is located at 10950 Schuetz Road . If you have two hours or more to spare in your week, we would certainly appreciate your help! Volunteering is a great way to get involved and help others. For more information, please call Kelly Mueller at 314-812-9386 or email kmueller@jfcs-stl.org.

NARAL Pro-Choice Missouri invites you to help protect choice by becoming a clinic escort. Clinic escorts are pro-choice volunteers trained to guide women and their companions past anti-choice protestors who congregate outside abortion clinics. These volunteers act as a physical barrier between women and protestors and also provide emotional support to women as they exercise their right to safe, legal abortion. Often women must walk past or through crowds of 40 or more protestors just to reach the clinic doors. Help us send a powerful message to these anti-choice activists that we will stand up to protect the rights of women! Clinic escorts must complete a training session before they are allowed to escort. Contact Jeff at 314-531-8616 for more details.

Wanted: Volunteers! Give back to the community. The Cedars at the JCA, the local Jewish skilled nursing and rehab facility in St. Louis is always looking for smiling volunteers. Volunteers are needed to assist in activities, move residents around in their wheelchairs, visit and entertain. The Cedars at the JCA is proud of our heritage and welcomes all who want to visit our mini community anytime. If you are available or have any questions, please contact Matt Cohen, Volunteer Coordinator at 314-754-2127 or email matthew.cohen@cedarsjca.com .

People interested in making a difference in the lives of Jewish older adults are needed as volunteer drivers to deliver hot kosher dinners to the homebound in the University City area. Volunteers are needed for approximately one hour on various days of the week. We are interesting in speaking with individuals, families or organizations who may wish to “adopt a day” to deliver dinners. For more information please contact Florence Schacther, Director of Social Services, Crown Center for Senior Living, 314-991-2055, fschachter@crowncenterstl.org.

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