Chabad of Greater St. Louis invites the entire St. Louis community to share in the light at The Lamplighter Award Celebration on Sunday, Sept. 7 at the Coronado Ballroom. At that time, Chabad will present the Morris and Ann Lazaroff Lamplighter Award to Bill Solomon and to Harvey and Ann Tettlebaum. 

The award is presented to individuals with exemplary leadership, dedication and commitment to help bring the light and teachings of Jewish heritage into the lives of others. 

Solomon, a member of Kol Rinah, is widely praised as a model of tzedakah who supports a wide array of community causes benefitting Jewish life locally and elsewhere. The beneficiaries represent a cross-section of the community, and include an array of Jewish educational, social, charitable and community institutions. 

Harvey Tettlebaum is a highly regarded attorney in Jefferson City, Mo., and is widely respected in political and governmental circles in Missouri and nationally. A tireless leader and political activist, his is a clear and effective voice for Jewish communal interests in Missouri and nationally, and a passionate and persuasive advocate for Israel. He and his wife Ann are leaders in the Jewish community in Central Missouri, and particularly in Temple Beth El in Jefferson City. 

The Lamplighter Award, first presented in 2003, is dedicated as “The Morris and Ann Lazaroff Lamplighter Award,” due to decades-long guidance and support from the late Morris and Ann Lazaroff, who were instrumental in establishing Chabad in St. Louis, and to the continued commitment of the Lazaroff family.

The Lamplighter Event Celebration will feature a reception at 5 p.m. with roving entertainment, and dinner at 6:30. The Coronado Ballroom is located at 3701 Lindell Boulevard. For more information, visit ShowMeChabad.com/lamplighter.