St. Paul Jewish Federation

Have you ever wanted to make a smaller one-time donation that goes to something you really care about? Well, this year for Give to the Max Day, we are directly funding PJ Library! PJ Library is a program that helps to get Jewish books to children from far-flung corners of the state. Some children live in communities with a small Jewish population, meaning that a book from PJ library might be one of their only cultural outlets. In this campaign, a small gift goes a long way - see the tangible difference you can make below?? $36: Bring the joy of reading to a family in our community. $72: Sponsor a one-year PJ Library subscription for one family. $108: Provide a year of books for two children in St. Paul $180: Ensure a year of books for three children. The campaign is in full swing - follow the link to give! https://ow.ly/cFoV50UbbaS

Do you know a young Jewish lawyer or law student who has realized academic/professional success, has ambition and determination, and exhibits a strong commitment to the Jewish community? Each year the Twin Cities Cardozo Society gives the Arthur T. Pfefer award to a Jewish lawyer aged 35 or under who exhibits the aforementioned qualities. This person should show great philanthropic, professional, and scholarly potential. This award could make a huge difference in a young lawyer's career! Nominators are encouraged to submit potential recipients by our deadline on December 1, 2024. Here is our online application: https://lnkd.in/gaJKQTMk Please note that only the bare minimum of information is required to submit someone (the committee will follow up). Reach out to [email protected] for any questions.

The Twin Cities Cardozo Society is a place for Jewish attorneys, judges and law students to network and serve the community. The Judicial Endorsement Committee is a sub-committee of the Cardozo society that takes requests for endorsement from community members who are applying to the bench. An endorsement from the Cardozo Society can go a long way on your application! Current openings can be found here: https://ow.ly/xuEr50TXug8 And our request for endorsement application can be found here: https://ow.ly/6uEp50TXug6 or by scanning the QR code. This application will remain open indefinitely - please make sure to bookmark the post as future judicial vacancies continue to open.

Join us in congratulating Tamar Hacohen for receiving one of this year's E. David Fischman Scholarships. Read more about Hacohen's work here: https://lnkd.in/gP5UqHSs

Ari Parritz created Afton Park Development in 2021 and is the firm’s Founder and President. Ari sources, designs, entitles, finances, and manages new projects, and he serves in the same capacity in collaboration with other established developers. He has a proven track record, having developed close to 1,000 multifamily housing units during his 7-year career. Ari currently serves on various Boards in the Twin Cities Jewish community. He is a Harry Kay Center for Leadership Excellence Institute graduate, named to the JFNA Youth Leadership Cabinet, and will be a formidable force for good on our board!

We are delighted to welcome Miles Hirson as the Development and Communications Associate at the St. Paul Jewish Federation. Miles brings a wealth of experience from his roles as a Communications Assistant at the State Health Access Data Assistance Center (SHADAC) and a Marketing and Communications Intern at DARTS. At SHADAC, he excelled in translating complex healthcare data into accessible blog posts and visual content. During his internship at DARTS, Miles led outreach initiatives that significantly increased program participation and successfully pitched articles to local news outlets. His skills in copywriting, data visualization, and community outreach will be invaluable to our team. Miles is also dedicated to community service, serving as the live-in manager of an LGBTQI2S sober house - Hammell House. We are excited to have Miles on board and look forward to his contributions.

Congratulations to Stuart Bear and Terri Krivosha: The 2024 Sidney Barrows Lifetime Commitment Award Recipients and Dan Berlinger: The 2024 Arthur T. Pfefer Memorial Award Recipient. Stuart, Terri, and Dan were honored at the 2024 Twin Cities Cardozo Society Dinner on June 20th at the Nicollet Island Pavilion. Thank you to our Premier Event Sponsor Thomson Reuters, Presenting Sponsors Fredrikson & Byron, P.A. and Maslon LLP, and Partner Sponsors Chestnut Cambronne PA, Jones Day, Stinson LLP.

We are excited to announce that Jason Rose has joined the St. Paul Jewish Federation as the Annual Campaign Officer. With over two decades of experience in fundraising and donor relations, Jason brings a wealth of expertise to our team. Jason has led new business development at Hofkin Capital Management, Inc. and directed fundraising campaigns at Raising the Jar LLC. He has also served as the Director of Alumni Engagement at Hebrew Union College - Jewish Institute of Religion and Principal Gifts Officer at the Greater Twin Cities United Way. At the Jewish National Fund-USA, Jason managed multi-million-dollar fundraising campaigns. He has also held key roles at the Jewish Community Relations Council of Minnesota and the Dakotas, and the Minneapolis Jewish Federation. Jason holds a bachelor’s degree from The University of Kansas and an M.B.A. from the University of St. Thomas. He lives in Minneapolis with his family and is actively involved in community service.

Join us on May 30 for our Annual Meeting at Beth Jacob Congregation at 7 PM as we thank our community, our donors, honor our super volunteers, install the new board members, officially welcome David Kaplan our CEO and our incoming board president Tom Frishberg.

?? David Kaplan has accepted the position of CEO of St. Paul Jewish Federation, after a thorough and rigorous selection process. His leadership and passion for community are inspiring. Thanks to all who contributed to this choice. ?? #WelcomeDavid #CommunityImpact ??