26. Grew from success with Moishe House, officially started November, 2009
27. Model stressed peer planned events in which staff merely facilitates and provides logistical and promotional support to planners and focuses on relationships instead of membership
29. First year operating budget of $22,000 (not including house renovation costs), supported by Synagogue3000, Kranzberg Family Foundation, JFED STL, and other individual donors
52. Jewish communities have historically thrived in vibrant cities, we must recognize the interdependence of the city system (and the urban core) with the Jewish community.