The interconnectedness and unity found within the St. Louis Jewish community is being celebrated by JProSTL, a Jewish Federation of St. Louis initiative that offers a professional association for staff who work at 50 local Jewish nonprofits within the community.
The celebration, “Many Pieces – One Community” is the first in-person, sit-down luncheon hosted by JProSTL since 2020. The event is open to the community and will recognize nine individuals chosen by a committee of JProStl leaders and former honorees representing colleagues from across the community.
The annual event will take place from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Thursday, March 7 in the gymnasium of the Jewish Community Center’s Staenberg Family Complex. Doors open at 10:45 a.m. and attendees are encouraged to arrive at 11.
The event is free for staff who work in Jewish nonprofits at least 20 hours per week and $35 for guests. To register or to donate to professional development in honor of the recipients, go to www.jfedstl.org/JProStL24.
The recipients
Michael Staenberg, the current president of the St. Louis Jewish Light Board of Trustees, will be presented with a special recognition on behalf of the professional community for his impact on the entire St. Louis Jewish Community
Joe Pereles has been chosen as the recipient of the JProStl Partnership award for a board leader who exemplifies the lay-staff relationship.
Peer Honorees for 2023 are:
- Career Achievement – Pirchie Greenspoon (EMBY)
- Chesed/Kindness – Tanya Lin (Covenant Place) and Melissa Katz (JFS)
- Dedication – Penny Taylor (Jewish Federation)
- Educator – Erin Schaflein (Epstein Hebrew Academy)
- Mentor – Lauren Abraham (JCRC) and Michelle Almengor (The J)
- Pillar – Nancy Lisker (AJC)
- Visionary – Rabbi Chaim Landa (Chabad Jewish Center of St. Charles County)
“Many Pieces – One Community”
When: March 7, 2024. 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Where: The J’s Staenberg Family Complex Gymnasium, 2 Millstone Campus Drive, 63146
More Info: Visit them online at www.jfedstl.org/JProStL24.
