Jewish Federation’s annual reception and program for Board Presidents, Presidents-Elect, Executive Directors/CEOs, and Clergy.
This year, we are privileged to rename the event in honor of the memory of
Morris and Dr. Rosalie z”l Sterneck, whose extraordinary leadership, dedication, & commitment helped shape the St. Louis Jewish community for generations.
Thursday, November 17, 2026
5:00–7:00 pm
Jewish Federation of St. Louis
Evening Schedule
5:00 pm | Reception & Networking
5:30–6:45 pm | Program
Featured Speaker: Adam Lehman
President & CEO, Hillel International
Recognition of the 2026 Levy Fellows
6:45 pm | Continued Reception
Enjoy appetizers and beverages under Vaad supervision.
Honoring a Legacy of Leadership
Morris Sterneck z”l served as president of the Jewish Federation of St. Louis and the St. Louis Jewish Community Center (The J). Dr. Rosalie Sterneck z”l served as president of Jewish Family Services (JFS). Together, they exemplified a profound commitment to Jewish communal life, offering decades of dedicated leadership and service that continue to inspire our community today.
About Our Featured Speaker
Adam Lehman, President and CEO of Hillel International
Adam Lehman serves as the President & CEO of Hillel International, the world’s largest Jewish student organization, which engages 200,000 students across 850 college and university campuses in the United States and 14 other countries.
Under Adam’s leadership, Hillel International has strengthened support for campus communities through the pandemic and multiple wars, cultivated a new generation of Jewish leaders, advanced innovation in shaping the Jewish future, and responded to rising antisemitism on college campuses. His work is dedicated to ensuring that Jewish students can safely and fully express their Jewish identities while building meaningful connections to Jewish life.
Federation Leadership Initiatives are supported by Mont & Karen Levy and the Lubin-Green Foundation, a supporting foundation of the Jewish Federation of St. Louis.
This is an invite-only event.