J’la, an annual fundraiser for the St. Louis Jewish Community Center (the J), will honor the Merle and Marty Oberman family on Saturday, Nov. 23, at The Factory in Chesterfield. Proceeds from the event help maintain and expand the J’s many programs and make participation possible for hundreds of families who would not otherwise be able to afford it.

This year, the J’la: L’dor V’dor will focus on celebrating the St. Louis Jewish community. L’dor V’dor highlights the continuity of cultural values, traditions and wisdom from “generation to generation,” ensuring that the legacy of the past inspires and enriches the future. The Oberman Family exemplifies this multi-generational dedication to the J – past, present and future.

The evening will begin at 6:30 p.m. with a cocktail reception. Dinner by Butler’s Pantry will be served starting at 7:30, followed by the program, emceed by Steven Katz – auctioneer extraordinaire. This year a special surprise is in store: a unique and speedy guest entertainer that you may have seen on national television.

Harvey Brown will serve as honorary chair, and Penny and Marc Alper and Tracey and Jeff Singer are co-chairs. Top sponsors include the Kuhn Foundation and Michael Staenberg.

Tickets are $250 and include open bar, dinner and entertainment for the evening. RSVPs are requested by Saturday, Nov. 9. Tickets can be purchased here:  jccstl.com/jla.