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Did you hear the one about 400 Jewish guys and a comedian who met at The Factory?

More than 400 people enjoyed an evening of laughter, food and fellowship on Monday, June 10 for the inaugural gathering of The Men’s Event at The Factory in Chesterfield.

The headliner was Jewish Iranian stand-up comedian Dan Ahdoot. Music was provided by Alex Rich, Rob Aronson, Charles Glenn and the Steve Schankman Orchestra.

The event was hosted by philanthropist Michael Staenberg, who told the audience it was important to make connections with old and new friends.

The event was described as “a new way to come together as one Jewish community.” Scott Biondo, community security director at The Jewish Federation of St. Louis, also offered an update on security and his work to assure that local Jewish organization remain safe.

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Bill Motchan, writer/photographer
Bill worked in corporate communications for AT&T for 28 years. He is a former columnist for St. Louis Magazine. Bill has been a contributing writer for the Jewish Light since 2015 and is a three-time winner of the Rockower Award for excellence in Jewish Journalism. He also is a staff writer for the travel magazine Show-Me Missouri. Bill grew up in University City. He now lives in Olivette with his wife and cat, Hobbes. He is an avid golfer and a fan of live music. He has attended the New Orleans Jazzfest 10 times and he has seen Jimmy Buffett in concert more t han 30 times between 1985 and 2023.