Professional Society Conversation with Danny Meyer
Your generosity to the Jewish Federation of St. Louis in 2025 and 2026 has strengthened Jewish life in St. Louis, in Israel, and around the world. This November, we’re saying thank you by bringing our Professional Society community together for an intimate pre-event with restaurateur, entrepreneur, and author Danny Meyer, just before he takes the stage at the St. Louis Jewish Book Festival & Speaker Series to discuss his new book, What Could Possibly Go Right?
Come for the conversation and stay for the company. Reconnect with fellow Jewish professionals across industries, meet new faces, and help us welcome the newest members of the Professional Society.
Monday, November 2
5:15–6:30 pm
Jewish Federation of St. Louis
12 Millstone Campus Drive
Appetizers and wine will be served (dietary laws observed).
St. Louis Jewish Book Festival & Speaker Series Presents Danny Meyer
7:00 pm | Staenberg Family Complex
Book Festival tickets are sponsored by the Professional Society.
RSVP by Monday, October 26.
Whether you run a company, lead a nonprofit, teach a classroom, or simply want to bring out the best in the people around you, this evening will help you meet challenges with more optimism and courage. You’ll walk away with fresh ways to learn from setbacks, build a stronger sense of belonging, and turn everyday interactions into something meaningful and lasting.
Contact Stacy Wagerman with questions at swagerman@jfedstl.org or
314-442-3730.
Meet Danny Meyer
St. Louis native Danny Meyer is the celebrated restaurateur and entrepreneur behind Union Square Hospitality Group and the founder of Shake Shack. In his new book, What Could Possibly Go Right?, he shares candid stories, hard-earned leadership lessons, and practical tools for building energized teams, enduring cultures, and organizations where people can thrive.
