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.
Bring your lunch, snacks and beverages will be provided.
BEAUTIFYING SPACES - Thursday, June 26 | 11:30-1:15 pm
with John Wilson and Scott Berzon
We’ll start at The J and continue the tour at the Federation with lunch and conversation. Join John Wilson of The J and Scott Berzon of the Jewish Federation of St. Louis for a tour of Millstone Campus Art.
AN UNCOMFORTABLE CONVERSATION - Wednesday, July 9 | 12:00-1:15 pm
with Rachel Holtzman
Rachel was the collaborating writer of Uncomfortable Conversations with a Jew, a book by Emmanuel Acho and Noa Tishby. This session creates a space for staff of all backgrounds to discuss Judaism, Israel and antisemitism.
USING YOUR VOICE IN THE WORKPLACE - Monday, July 21 | 12:00-1:15 pm
with Rebekah Scallet and Joan Denison
Increase your self-awareness and confidence at work by exploring your communication style, emotions and the impact of your words through voice and speech.
A DIALOGUE ABOUT MENTAL HEALTH - Thursday, July 31 | 12:00-1:15 pm
with Celeste Souza, LCSW, Chief Program Officer, and Michelle Hastings, PhD, Clinical Services Supervisor, JFS
Recognize and name the challenges so many are facing these days, including the wide range of mental health and emotional challenges.
AUTHENTIC LEADERSHIP - Thursday, August 7 | 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? 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.
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), Tanya Spivey (B’nai Amoona), Rabbi Andrew Terkel (Be The Narrative/JFNA)
Staff
Karen Sher, Chief Impact Officer
Marci Mayer Eisen, JProStL Director
Lisa Magness, Resource Assistant