Middle Eastern and North African (MENA)
Welcome to your new hometown
Education
Restaurants
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Groceries
Community
Resources
Art
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Culture
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Faith-Based
Organizations
Education
English for Arab speakers
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LAMP Language and Cultural Education Hub: Offers English as a second language for true beginners as well as Arabic classes for English speakers.
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Oasis 4 Refugees: Offers (English) ESL lessons
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Immigrant Home English Learning Program (IHELP): English lessons for Immigrants who cannot access community English courses.
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International Institute Saint Louis: English Classes for Adults.
Arabic classes for non-Arab speakers
Community Resources
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Arab Cultural & Community Center: Offers comprehensive support services for immigrants, families, and community members in need.
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Oasis for refugees: Provides support, resources such as furniture/clothing, and community for refugee families resettling in St. Louis.
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Islamic Foundation: Offers free health care and has the first Muslim funeral home in STL
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Al Taqwa Islamic Center: Offers Muslim funeral services
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JFS: Offers a variety of services from food pantry to senior care.
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Jewish Community Center: Offers a fitness center, as well as camps and afterschool activities, and more.
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Jewish Federation of St. Louis: Organizes community events, offers scholarships and grants.
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Jewish Loan Association: Offers interest-free loans to the Jewish Community in need.
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National Council of Jewish Women St. Louis: Offers a variety of charity work geared towards women and children, as well as support for widows, and micro-loans for women in need.
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Jewish Community Relations Council of St. Louis: Offers educational programs and hosts dialogs regarding the Jewish life.
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Vaad Hoeir of St Louis: From baby drives to funeral services, they have it all, include help for the sick, Shatnez Testing, as well as Tomchei Shabbos food pantry.
Art & Culture
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Arab Cultural Center: Promotes cross-cultural understanding and appreciation of the Arabic-speaking world, its history, language, traditions, and customs.
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Gateway Arab American Initiative: From partnering with the Historical Society to promoting awareness in schools, we're committed to preserving the history and future of our story.
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Sababa: An outdoor festival showcasing the vibrancy of contemporary Jewish culture.
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Jewish Community Center: St. Louis Jewish Film Festival, St. Louis Jewish Theater, St. Louis Jewish Book Festival.
Faith-Based organizations
Synagogues