JProStL invites you to participate in our Summer Conversation Series, featuring 5 unique professional development opportunities. Connect with other professionals in the St. Louis Jewish community and learn something new. JProStL Summer Series is for staff who work at least 20 hours per week at a St. Louis Jewish organization, school or congregation.
Bring your lunch, snacks and beverages will be provided.
AUTHENTIC LEADERSHIP - Wednesday, August 6 | 12:00-1:15 pm
with Danny Cohn
How can you best show up as a leader at work, no matter your professional experience, role or years of employment? Authentic leadership goes beyond accomplishing goals to create meaningful relationships and contribute to a positive work culture. Learn about Danny’s professional journey and leadership qualities with time to explore your own values, challenges and desire to be motivated and inspire others.
Series Chair
Scott Berzon
2025-26 Board
President – Rebekah Scallet (The J)
Co-Vice Presidents – Helen Turner (STL Kaplan Feldman Holocaust Museum) and Susan Kemppainen (Mirowitz Center/Covenant Place)
Past President – Rabbi Lori Levine (Shaare Emeth)
Special Events Chair – Samantha Wendling (TI)
Professional Development Chair -Scott Berzon (JFed)
New Staff Chair – Elyse Picker (JCRC)
Young Pros Chair – Maddie Lapp (JFS)
At Large Members: Jeremy Brok (LEAD STL), Rabbi Avi Feigenbaum (EMBY – Esther Miller Bais Yaakov), Jessica Fischoff (The J), Melissa Katz (JFS), Lauren Lourie (United Hebrew Congregation), Jordan Palmer (St. Louis Jewish Light), Shannon Rohlman (Saul Mirowitz Jewish Community School), Rabbi Andrew Terkel (Be The Narrative/JFNA)
Staff
Karen Sher, Chief Impact Officer
Marci Mayer Eisen, JProStL Director
Lisa Magness, Resource Assistant