Stuart I. Pessin Merit-Based Scholarship

Jacob Berger is a sophomore at Parkway Center HS and a member of Congregation Shaare Emeth. In school, he is involved in Student Council, Boys Golf Team, Marching Band and Jewish Student Union (JSU). He is currently Vice President of his JSU chapter. This summer Jacob will be attending NCSY TJJ in Israel.

Esther Howley is a senior at Esther Miller Bais Yaakov St. Louis and a member of U City Shul. She has been active in her school shabbaton, Big Sister Little Sister and head of the yearly Lag B’Omer retreat. She has also been involved with United Jewish Sisters (UJSP) and the Jewish Girls Shabbat Youth Group. This fall Esther will be attending Tomer Devorah Seminary.

Meira Levison is a sophomore at Kadima HS and a member of U City Shul. In school she has been active in Better Together, Mock Trial, Kolainu Newpaper and the Spirit committee. She is involved in NCSY and JSU. This summer Meira will be attending NCSY GIVE.

Mimsy Staum is a senior at Esther Miller Bais Yaacov St. Louis and a member of Tpheris Israel (TICK). This year she is the G.O. President and involved with the school-wide shabbaton. She has also been active with and held leadership positions in United Jewish Sisters Program (UJSP) and Bnos. This fall Mimsy will be attending Bnos Sarah Seminary.