By the Numbers
- 50 Jewish organizations in St. Louis connected to a Millstone Institute program
- More than 100 training, networking and community building programs over the past five years
- Over 1,400 participants
- 20% of participants attend three or more programs each year
- 100 JProStl Honorees
- 100 Millstone Fellows
- 110 Coaching Academy Alumni
- 50 JProStl Board Members
Impact on Individuals
- “The Millstone Fellows provided me with skills that I have applied to my professional work at the Jewish Federation of St. Louis and to my board leadership at United Hebrew.”Julie Gibbs, Director, Women’s Philanthropy
- “Literally, JProStl has transformed how I do my work.”
Rabbi Levi Landa, Chabad - “As an alum of the Millstone Fellows, I continue to look for ways to advance my leadership. I was thrilled to participate in Millstone’s Jewish Coaching Academy.”
Margy Weisman, Central Reform Congregation - “Before my involvement in JProStl, I saw myself as a social worker who happened to work in the Jewish community. Because of JProStl, I see myself as a Jewish professional and a leader.”
Lori Goldberg, JF&CS - “The Millstone Fellows has broadened our viewpoints…and is an experience which will benefit my skills as a lay leader going forward.”
Josh Wallach, Shaare Emeth
Impact on Organizations
- “There is a palpable energy and excitement from our Millstone Fellows, which will serve our congregation well into the future.”
Rabbi Brigitte Rosenberg, United Hebrew Congregation - “JProStl has benefited our staff by providing professional development and networking opportunities that as a smaller
organization we would have not otherwise been able to access.”
Nikki Goldstein, Crown Center - “JProStl has led to numerous collaborations for our organization.”
Rabbi Shmuel Greenwald, Aish HaTorah - “The enthusiasm and energy present at JProStl events motivates me to challenge myself and my organization to reach new heights.”
Craig Neuman, Jewish Community Center - “Millstone staff has provided support and direction to help us re-imagine the work of our board of directors.”
Rich Wolkowitz, Congregation B’nai Amoona Board Member
Impact on Community
- “Millstone programs create common ground in community.”
Rabbi Ze’ev Smason, Nusach Hari B’nai Zion - “We merited the Torah because of the family like atmosphere at the foot of Mt. Sinai. The Annual JProStl Recognition Luncheon represents our community celebrating together as a family.”
Rabbi Shaya Mintz, St. Louis Kollel - “Being on the JProStl Board has given me a greater appreciation of the work being done in and on behalf of the Jewish community.”
Tabari A. Coleman, Project Director, A World of Difference, ADL - “The Millstone Fellows alumni will work together to elevate the work of our community for years to come.”
Mont Levy, Past President, Jewish Federation of St. Louis - “St. Louis is a beacon for other Jewish communities.”
Brenda Gevertz, Director, National JPro Network - “Our foundation has invested in many programs over the last 30 years. I think that JProStl is our single greatest accomplishment and has provided the foundation for broad-based leadership development through the Millstone Institute.”
Tom Green, Lubin-Green Foundation