Join us as we recognize and celebrate professionals in the St. Louis Jewish Community who are committed to advancing the vibrancy of their organization and the community.
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
The J Staenberg Family Complex
2 Millstone Campus Drive, 63146
11:30 am – 1:30 pm
2026 JProStL Recognition Honorees
Special Recognition
Scott Biondo, Director of Community Security
& the entire Jewish Federation Community Security Team
Partnership Award
2026 Honoree
Jeffrey Cohen
Crown Center & The J
Peer Awards
Career Achievement
Julie Gibbs
The J
Chesed/Kindness
Lindsay Eichhorn
Chabad on Campus, WashU
Dedication
Laurie Cohen
B’nai Amoona
Dedication
Ron Davis
The J
Educator
Lauren Lourie
United Hebrew Congregation
Mentor
Racheli Staum
Torah Prep School
Pillar
Mindy Sharp
Jewish Federation of St. Louis
Visionary
Jordan Palmer
St. Louis Jewish Light
Young Adult Leader
Rabbi Avi & Shani Roberts
Olami St. Louis
Registration & Individual Tributes
Free – All Professionals working for the Jewish Community 20 Hours or more
$40 – All Guests
Registration & Individual Tributes Open January 26
Sponsorships
JProStL Luncheon is made possible through the support of the Jewish Federation of St. Louis and the generosity of sponsorships. Learn about all Sponsorship opportunities here.
JProStL Recognition Award Descriptions
Partnership Award
Recognizing a volunteer leader who represents the best of the best of lay-staff relationship through their impact on the Jewish community and St. Louis region, ethical leadership, Jewish values and acts of kindness
Career Achievement
An experienced professional with over 20 years professional experience (including at least ten in the St. Louis Jewish community) who has consistently demonstrated exceptional dedication and effectiveness throughout their career.
Chesed/Kindness
A staff person who provides exceptional care and kindness to clients, members, and/or volunteers (usually direct service).
Dedication
A staff person who demonstrates consistent dedication to their colleagues, their work, and the organization (usually support staff).
Educator
A teacher who nurtures Jewish identity, develops innovative curriculum, is seen as a role model, and has a recognized impact at the school, congregation, agency, and/or community.
Mentor
A supervisor who is seen as a role model and provides valued guidance and support to staff, volunteer leaders or members/students.
Pillar
A staff person whose expertise, commitment, and reliability is vital to the success of the organization.
Visionary
An established professional leader who has had a significant impact on the organization and community through innovation in program development, outreach, and or/collaborations.
Young Adult Leader
A staff person 35 years of age and younger who demonstrates exceptional initiative, dedication, and effectiveness within their organization.
Past Award Recipients
Currently working in the St. Louis Jewish Community
Lauren Abraham – Mentor (2024)
Michelle Almengor – Mentor (2024)
Ellen Alper – Visionary (2016)
Liessa Alperin – Career achievement (2023)
Amy Bornstein – Emerging Leader (2017)
Em Bornstein – Emerging Leader (2022)
Roz Bradley – Educator (2005)
Rabbi Josh Bregman – Emerging Leader (2020)
Jeremy Brok – Mentor (2025)
Derrick Bryant – Dedication (2017)
Rabbi Micah Buck – Chesed/Kindness (2017)
Fawn Chapel – Visionary (2020)
Robert Colton – Dedication (2018)
Mimi David – Educator (2012)
Rabbi Yosef David – Visionary (2025)
Dana DeBlasi – Mentor (2005)
Joan Denison – Visionary (2008)
Lisa Deutsch – Mentor (2025)
Marci Diamond – Chesed/Kindness (2010)
Ron Douglas – Dedication (2010)
Jessica Duneman – Pillar (2022)
Scott Eirich – Dedication (2023)
Rabbi Tzvi Freedman – Visionary (2012)
Ellen Futterman – Pillar (2017)
Katie Garland – Emerging Leader (2018)
Lesley Goldenberg – Education (2025)
Andrew Goldfeder – Emerging Leader (2011)
Rabbi Yossi Golombeck – Educator (2023)
Judith Gordon – Dedication (2018)
Tommie Green – Dedication (2019)
Rabbi Menachem Greenblatt – Visionary (2011)
Pirchie Greenspon – Career achievement (2024)
Rabbi Shmuel Greenwald – Education (2010)
Terri Grossman – Career Achievement (2019)
Roz Hirschhorn – Educator (2020)
Rabbi Brad Horwitz – Pillar (2018)
Stacy Jespersen – Dedication (2025) Susan Kempainen – Chesed (2025)
Beth Kodner – Mentor (2022)
Rabbi Yosef Landa – Education (2005)
Shiffy Landa – Career Achievement (2015)
Rabbi Chaim & Bassy Landa – Visionary (2024)
Peggy Landsbaum – Dedication (2014)
Jackie Levey – Mentor (2019)
Leiba Levine – Education (2017)
Tanya Lin – Chesed (2024)
Nancy Lisker – Pillar (2024)
Cheryl Maayan – Visionary (2013)
Diana Matthis – Pillar (2021)
Erin Wolfman May – Dedication (2021)
Cori Neidenberg – Dedication (2020)
Craig Neuman – Mentor (2017)
Chana Novack – Chesed/Kindness (2013)
Rabbi Hershey Novack – JProStL Visionary (2021)
Missy Novotny – Pillar (2025)
Rick Recht – Visionary (2017)
Rabbi Michael Rovinsky – Visionary (2014)
Jodi Rubin – Education (2006 )
Erin Schaflein – Educator (2024)
Esther Scharf – Career achievement (2025)
Randi Schenberg – Pillar (2017)
Lexie Schmidt – Emerging (2025)
Mike Sherwin – Emerging Leader (2010)
Vickie Shuchart – Dedication (2020)
Heather Silverman – Pillar (2025)
Chani Smason – Education (2019)
Ashley Stockman – Mentor (2021)
Penny Taylor – Dedication (2024)
Helen Turner – Emerging (2023)
Tim Vohsen – Dedication (2015)
Cynthia Wachtel – Mentor (2023)
Rabbi Shmuel Wasser – Emerging Leader (2009)
Nancy Weigley – Mentor (2011)
Maxine Weil – Career Achievement (2021)
Jane Weinhaus – Chesed/Kindness (2016)
Chanie Winter – Education (2014)
Claire Wolff – Dedication (2013)
Terrell Wooten – Dedication (2012)
Rabbi Mordecai Yaroslawitz – Education (2015)
Zipporah Yaroslawitz – Education (2015)
Sam Zitin – Pillar (2019)
Esther Zuravin – Education (2017)