M1 Bank was a proud sponsor of the Jewish Federation Women’s Philanthropy.
The Women’s Philanthropy event was to honor Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. RBG was a trailblazer for women, and we celebrated her legacy along with the 29 Jewish women’s organizations making a difference in our community. Rabbi Lauren Holtzblatt, a friend of RBG, and Officiator of Justice Ginsburg’s funeral spoke at the event.
About Rabbi Holtzblatt
Rabbi Lauren Holtzblatt is celebrated by the Forward as one of the 32 most inspiring rabbis in the country. Last year, she was named one of Jewish Women’s International’s “Women to Watch”. She was also named a Senior Fellow of the Schusterman Fellowship, a leadership development program for individuals. At Adas Israel, Rabbi Holtzblatt has revitalized their caretaking and bereavement efforts. She co-created the Makom DC adult learning curriculum. Additionally she launched and leads “Return Again” worship services and directs the Jewish Mindfulness Center of Washington. The Jewish Mindfulness Center has twice been recognized as one of America’stop innovative Jewish projects by the annual Slingshot Guide for Jewish Innovation. Previously, Rabbi Holtzblatt served as the Hillel Foundation Director of Campus Initiatives. She also served as Associate Rabbi at the Yale University Hillel. Rabbi Holtzblatt was a rabbinic fellow at B’nai Jeshurun in New York.
Rabbi Holtzblatt is equally as committed to her family. She is married to Ari Holtzblatt and has two children, Noa and Elijah.
Jewish Federation of St. Louis funds and supports a community-wide network of organizations that care for people in need here at home, in Israel and around the world.
They are the Jewish community’s central philanthropic, planning, and community-building organization. Founded in 1901, it is one of the region’s most respected and effective nonprofit organizations. Jewish Federation of St. Louis supports more than 100 agencies, programs, and services in St. Louis and around the world to ensure a thriving Jewish community, respond to emergencies, and care for our most vulnerable. Funds are raised through the Unrestricted Annual Campaign and Planned Giving opportunities.
