The Jewish Women’s Circle announced its honoree for the Woman of Valor award, at the 8th annual Spa for the Soul highlight event, to be presented Marianne Chervitz. The award is presented each year to a woman who has proven to be a leader in the community. Stemming from a hymn in the Book of Proverbs, this woman is recognized as an openly giving and compassionate person.
Chervitz started her engagement with the Jewish community as a young mother and volunteered with the Jewish Community Center’s Family Center. When a position opened up, she joined the staff, and in the past 13 years, she has held leadership positions in the Jewish community at the J, Women’s Philanthropy at the Jewish Federation, the Mirowitz Center and the Saul Mirowitz Jewish Community School. As a volunteer, Chervitz has served on the boards of the J, Nishmah, JProStl and her congregation, Shaare Emeth, and held many committee positions at those organizations as well as with Chabad of Chesterfield.
Currently, she works as the senior associate director of advancement for student affairs at Washington University.
“We couldn’t think of a more deserving honoree,” said Chanala Rubenfeld, co-director of Chabad of Chesterfield. “Marianne so generously and graciously gives so much of herself, her time and her creativity to helping create a stronger sense of community, always with a smile.”
The Spa for the Soul event will take place from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 22 at the AC Marriott Hotel in Chesterfield. The event offers women an inspiring and transformative experience that blends self-care, introspection and a celebration of the multifaceted identity of the Jewish woman.
The event will include a brunch and dessert buffet as well as workshops covering a range of themes including personal growth, resilience and the profound teachings of Jewish traditions. There will be a “Self-Care Oasis” with spa treatments, guided meditations and inspirations, and rejuvenating sessions.
Lecturer Amanda Spiro will provide a keynote address on “Maintaining Optimism & Finding Inner Strength. A personal tale of hope and inspiration.”
Tickets are available online and cost is $65. Sponsorships are available.
