VISION

Our vision is a Jewish community that harnesses the power of our diverse community, organizations and synagogues to be connected, collaborating, safe and thriving.

We are a connected Jewish people with a shared Jewish history. We strive to create commitment, unity and belonging. Federation uniquely takes responsibility for the whole of our Jewish community.

We believe in the strength of diversity in our Jewish community. We support the broad and varied ways to express, identify and experience Judaism and Jewish life consistent with these values. We respect and seek to foster good relations with other cultures and religions in the wider community.

We believe in our mutual responsibility for all Jews, guided by the teaching “kol arevim zeh la zeh.” We embody tzedakah, the obligation of helping those in need, in our everyday work and we create opportunities for others to participate in the mitzvah.

We believe success requires aligning resources, empowering each other and our partners, and working together toward achieving impact.

We believe in the sovereignty of the Jewish state of Israel. We strive to ensure that Israel remains a vibrant and democratic homeland for the Jewish people and are committed to its safety and security.

We believe in the power of communicating often, honestly and clearly. We use communication as a tool for building community. We make statements and are transparent about our values, objectives and investments.

• Financially support substantive social services locally
• Continue to evaluate effectiveness and assess for gaps
• Financial support for/caring for those in need worldwide
• Federation should generally not provide direct social services and should look to partners with expertise to meet community needs

• Provide physical security, conduct security assessments and lead security trainings • Create and share best practices
• Convene and coordinate defense agencies (aligned with Community Relations Task Force recommendation)
• Leverage local and state government resources
• Coordinate, lead and leverage messaging and resource allocation to prevent and combat antisemitism
• Lead crisis/emergency management
• Lead and support missions to Israel with influentials

• Empower other organizations to create/implement innovative and diverse programs that build connectivity and enhance Jewish learning and understanding; sustain our partners as they lead programs that align with our priorities
• Invest in/financially support and partner on interconnectivity across geographies, Jewish identities and streams of religious observance
• Provide financial support to seed new ideas
• Continue to evaluate effectiveness and assess for gaps
• Create and support curated and immersive experiences tied to our mission
• Lead programs that inspire multi-generational philanthropy
• Lead professional and lay leadership development

• Lead in people to people: travel to Israel, meeting Israelis in STL and virtually (connection + education = impact)
• Invest in partners to implement Israel education