The J - Annual Report 2017

The J – Impact Every Day

St. Louis Jewish Community Center 2017 Annual Report 5777-5778

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St. Louis Jewish Community Center, 2017

Everyone is welcome at the J. You’ll see these words on all our materials. We live them every day. Our mission, to enrich lives, build community, promote inclusivity and create meaningful Jewish experiences is evident in every program, service and experience we create.

Why? Because everyone is changed by what we do and the experiences they have here: supporting someone in her fitness quest, helping an elderly man stay in his home by delivering nutritious meals, providing a truly life-changing summer camp experience for a child. We make life easier. We inspire people. We know this because we continually monitor the impact of our work. As a successful business, we have tools and metrics in place to ensure that what we provide is meaningful, relevant and impactful.

At the beginning and the end of every day, we know our business – our mission – is serving people: old, young, healthy, disabled, Jewish and otherwise, those who are able to give and many, many who are in need. What we do matters – and we hope, as you turn these pages, you’ll understand just how much.

We thank our board, volunteers, funders, donors, partners and staff for ensuring that we are able to continue to create impact every day.

Felicia Malter Board Chair

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Lynn Wittels President & Chief Executive Officer

2017 Board of Directors Executive Committee

Felicia M. Malter Chair

Ted Flom Treasurer

Eli M. Abeles Vice Chair

Cynthia L. Albin Vice Chair

Arthur E. Weiss Assistant Treasurer

Stuart L. Block Vice Chair

Thom E. Kuhn Secretary

W. Ted Isaacs Vice Chair

Debbie K. Lefton Assistant Secretary

Board Members Marc H. Alper Meredith S. Berger Mark A. Cantor Jeffrey A. Cohen Michael Ferman Shanon A. Forseter, M.D. Mark Gellman Isabel B. Goldstein

Art T. Handman David R. Kaiser Carole C. Levin Steve D. Myers Debbie S. Polinsky Brian I. Pultman Judy K. Rosenthal Jane T. Rubin

Andy Sandler Judith R. Scissors Lori D. Sheinbein Greg W. Siwak Brad D. Snitzer Julie B. Stern Cindy Wallach Marc Wallis

Harvey S. Gershenson Harvey Gerstein Steven L. Goldenberg Howard Hearsh Frank A. Jacobs Helene Mirowitz Marty Oberman

Lenore R. Pepper Sanford E. Pomerantz Jerome Raskas Monte L. Sandler Todd Siwak Michael H. Staenberg

Lifetime Board Members Harvey M. Brown Jonathan J. Deutsch Charles C. Eisenkramer Marilyn Fox Harris Frank Paul J. Gallant

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2017: An Amazing Year

In addition to providing excellent fitness programs and services to 16,000 members, the J creates and delivers meaningful experiences of all types to nearly 70,000 people through one million touchpoints annually. Here are some of the highlights.

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Jewish Life

5,000 pounds

Our volunteer-tended Garden of Eden yielded more than 5,000 pounds of fresh produce for the Harvey Kornblum Jewish Food Pantry. We use this amazing resource as a teaching opportunity for students who participate in our Club program, as well as numerous other community groups to instill a sense of Tikun Olam.

110 women

More than 100 devoted volunteers helped conceive and implement a year of enriching and enlightening Nishmah programming, from the transformative Shushan Nights Purim experience to intimate Salon Series conversations, to a Mikvah Guide training, to Pink Out for breast cancer awareness. More than 400 participants of all ages (men and women) engaged with these and other meaningful Jewish programs.

306 leaders

For 10 years, our J has hosted the highly acclaimed Song Leader Boot Camp. This year, 306 educators, song leaders, rabbis, cantors, youth group leaders and counselors developed skills to better engage and inspire those within their sphere of influence – estimated to be more than 100,000 across the U.S. and Canada!

Early Childhood Center

3 curricula

Children require support to develop academically and socially. We use three separate curricula in our ECC program to ensure our children develop both a love of learning and the ability to interact with their fellow students. In today’s world, providing a strong foundation for academic as well as social/emotional intelligence is essential.

Project Construct, Conscious Discipline and Sheva, unique to the JCC community, are integrated to shape imaginative thinkers and compassionate human beings who are ready to master kindergarten.

2,646 hours

Teachers at our ECC program are required to complete 42 hours of professional development annually, whereas state licensing requires only 18 hours of continuing education. We invest in our teachers because they are responsible for helping our most cherished asset, our children, achieve their potential. Our teachers are developing the future leaders of our community.

300 playdates

Unique to the J, our children spend quality time in carefully planned intergenerational programming which benefits both our students and our seniors. Together, they explore art and music, they play games and just talk about their world.

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J Day Camps

770 children

There’s nothing quite like a summer at our Day Camps. We offered 37 different camps, where kids learned new skills, made new friends and were in an environment that promotes a healthy life. In today’s world, J Day Camps are an important element, helping children learn to play creatively and develop skills that are essential in developing the whole child.

10,540 swim lessons

While a camper can select from a wide variety of camps at the J, one thing remains true – all of our campers receive (as part of the camp day) instruction from Red Cross-certified swim instructors because we believe, as the Talmud says, that it is our obligation to teach our children how to swim.

Camp Sabra

675 campers

If you want to see magic happen before your eyes, visit our third campus, Camp Sabra. It’s where campers from 20 states and five countries learn to live with others and develop lifelong friendships. Resident camp has been identified as one of the most important experiences a child can have to ensure he/she lives a rich Jewish life. At Sabra, we practice Joyous Judaism that makes kids want to explore more about what being Jewish really means to them.

312 values-in-action

Ultimately, the values we instill at Camp Sabra (and throughout all of our J programs) – kindness, courage, gratitude and social responsibility, to name a few – help provide a moral guide for all of our kids. Our campers take time every day to identify and commend their friends for demonstrating these values (312 times last summer!).

6,976 grilled cheese sandwiches

Creating a kind Jewish community can happen around the lunch table, where campers and friends share songs, cheers and prayers – food for the body, food for the spirit.

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Cultural Arts

Jewish Book Festival New Jewish Theatre

20 seasons

We celebrated the 20th season of our awardwinning New Jewish Theatre and won three St. Louis Circle awards, bringing the total to 22 wins and 100 nominations!

7,600 literary fans

30 authors presented over a two-week period about topics that both inspired and amused.

As one of the largest Jewish Book Festivals in the country, we cherish the time with have with the thousands who attend this special event each November. We are the “People of the Book.”

25 films

A hard-working volunteer committee screens more than 75 films to select those which will comprise our St. Louis Jewish Film Festival.

The creative expression of ideas through film makes this festival both special and important.

Jewish Film Festival Youth Theatre

65 young thespians

We love receiving reports from parents that their children have developed more confidence and have made new friends.

Many of these reports come from parents with children in our Youth Theatre program.

Memorization of lines, working in a group toward a common goal, and learning to project with confidence help make for welladjusted, confident children.

1,100 teens

More than 1,100 teens, many who know little about the Holocaust, heard survivor Michael Bornstein and his daughter, Debbie Bornstein Holinstat, discuss his book, Survivor’s Club.

The questions that emerged following the presentation reflected a measure of deep understanding of the suffering of previous generations and the need to never forget.

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Fitness

20,565 members

Some people might think that there’s nothing Jewish about a fitness center but we couldn’t disagree more. Through our fitness center we demonstrate the Jewish values of Bruchim Ha’Baim (welcoming the stranger) and Kehillah (community). Think about the connections that are made when two people are on treadmills next to each other every morning. Judaism teaches us the body is the instrument of the soul, and we need a healthy body in order to contribute good to the world.

13,108 hours of private training

Whether you’re 13, 31 or 93, our trainers can help you achieve your fitness goals. All of our trainers are nationally certified and specially trained to work with you, regardless of your level of fitness or your aspirations.

4,043 group training sessions

Group Training is a great way to help you achieve your goals in a fun, social setting.

Whether it’s “Box Your Best,” or Outdoor Boot Camp, or even if you prefer to customize your own Small Group Training, we are here to help.

You know what they say – the best exercise is the one you’ll actually do.

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Sports, Recreation & Aquatics

2,936 athletes

Young and old, team and individual, all athletes in J sports leagues and the St. Louis Senior Olympics benefit from a supportive community, demonstrations of sportsmanship and healthy competition.

6,428 swim lessons

In addition to the lessons we provide as part of our camp program, we also provided individual and small group lessons to more than 700 children.

50 athletes

St. Louis teens competed in the annual JCC Maccabi Games® in Birmingham and Miami last year. The Games represent the single largest event for Jewish teens and help connect these teens to their community, to their heritage and to each other.

Inclusion

16,666 hours of support

The J provides 1:1 support when possible so people with disabilities can attend camp, work out in the fitness center and participate in many other J programs.

163 families

Families with loved ones with disabilities must overcome an extra life challenge.

We’re happy to provide these families with group and individual support when possible.

Millions smiles

We have lost count but we think we produced more than a million smiles on the faces of those who call the J home.

Whether it was because we were able to produce a second Theater Unlimited performance (with the support of some very generous donors) or because kids were just having the time of their lives at our J Day Camp, we love knowing that we are a home away from home for so many who rely on the J for support.

Adult Day & Kitchen J

12,870 meals

Warm, kosher meals were provided to homebound seniors through our Meals on Wheels program and for those who live at Covenant Place. Performing acts of Chesed (lovingkindness) is a core Jewish value. For some seniors who are unable to leave their homes, our delivery driver is the only person they may see on a given day. We deliver these meals with a warm smile and a big heart.

5,700 rides

Transportation to and from our Adult Day program helps dozens of seniors live at home longer, providing a valuable service for participants and their caregivers. Many report that their loved one thrives in our program, stemming the progression of decline.

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Offering our new IN Program, as part of our Adult Day program, started with a small goal and a big vision – to provide meaningful services to young adults with disabilities who had aged out of the Special School District. This full-day program provides training and experiences that support social and emotional growth as well as healthy living habits. This program has now doubled in size, reflecting the need that exists.

24/7/365

Our doors may not be open 24/7/365, but the impact we make affects us every hour of every day of every year. We are intentional about what we do and how we do it. We couldn’t do it without you!

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Scholarship Programs

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he St. Louis J provides scholarship support for people in need to participate in programs of the J. Adult Services scholarships enable more than 2,000 older citizens to participate in nutrition programs, social and recreational activities and daily care.

More than one-third of our Early Childhood Center families receive scholarship assistance.

Total $450,258

Other $6,365

Day Camp $41,604

Government Fee & Grants $773,201

Early childhood $231,702

Investm $1,137

Funding Agency Allocations $2,323,752

Camp Sabra $81,310 Day Camp $41,604

Other $6,365

Investments $1,137,543 Individual, Corporate Government and Foundation Support Fee & Grants $1,798,977 $773,201

Early childhood $231,702

Senior Adult $13,963

Funding Agency Allocations $2,323,752

Camp Sabra $81,310

Membership $75,314

Individual, Corporate and Foundation Support $1,798,977

Senior Adult $13,963

Program Income (net of scholarship $9,114,786

SCHOLARSHIPS Membership $75,314

Insurance $529,140

Other Expenses $1,363,988 Program Expenses $2,557,266

2017 Selected Financial Information (unaudited) SCHOLARSHIPS

Interest Expense $217,758

Government Fee & Grants $773,201

Investments $1,137,543

Other $352,475

Depreciation & Amortization $2,900,819

Insurance $529,140

Interest Expense $217,758

REV

Other Expenses $1,363,988 Program Expenses $2,557,266

Member Income (net of scholarships) Occupancy & Depreciation & $6,234,627 Transportation Amortization $2,210,719 $2,900,819

Funding Agency Allocations $2,323,752

Individual, Corporate and Foundation Support $1,798,977

Salaries & Benefits $13,080,797

Occupancy & Transportation $2,210,719

EXPENSES

Program Income (net of scholarships) $9,114,786

ther Expenses $1,363,988 10 Program Expenses $2,557,266

Program Income (net of scholarships) $9,114,786

REVENUE

EXPENSES

Salaries & Benefits $13,080,797

The Impact of the J

The J means so much to so many. Meet two families who shared what the J means to them.

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The Impact of the J Member Spotlight: Abby Kushnir

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he J has been a part of my life for more than 30 years. I attended preschool at the J, as well as Day Camp and Camp Sabra. I participated in the JCC Maccabi Games® and worked as a counselor at Day Camp. More recently, I had two children graduate from the Early Childhood Center – some of my favorite memories involving the J – and my third child continues to thrive at this amazing Center. My children have participated in athletics at the J, including T-ball, soccer, basketball, football, dance and gymnastics. We love spending summers at the pool and have engaged in many programs, ranging from parent-child classes to Shabbat dinners and Passover seders.

The J is such an amazing place with awesome staff. I wish more people knew about all of the great programs offered and that one of the greatest features of the J is its flexibility, such as staying open on national holidays and offering childcare during holidays and snow days.

I hope that the J will play as integral a role in my children’s and grandchildren’s lives as it has in mine. I aim to exhibit my gratitude for this institution and for all of those who help to make it what it is today. I also hope to demonstrate the importance of Tzedakah, charity, to my children. I hope that the J continues to grow and thrive as a place which embraces diversity and tolerance, while maintaining its Jewish origins and values. For us, the J really is a home away from home.

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Abby with her husband, Vladimir, and their children, Meira (1), Maya (5) and Max (8)

The Impact of the J Member Spotlight: Chad Wallis

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y wife and I love to work out at the J. As a family – wife Sarah, son Charlie (12) and daughter Kate (10) – we love to spend summers at the pool swimming laps and lounging on the deck. Charlie and Kate have played in youth sports programs for years and Kate attends Camp Sabra each summer. Some of my favorite memories include attending Dad & I Weekend with Kate and winning a Youth Basketball league championship with Charlie.

I don’t think people realize the full scope of what the J offers. It’s so broad and touches so many people, from Early Childhood to Adult Day, youth sports to group exercise classes. My family loves furthering education and health and I love seeing kids excel in sports and being given the chance to be competitive. It’s my sincere hope that The J continues to provide the outstanding resources which it does today and that the community realizes the importance of such a facility.

Chad and his daughter, Kate

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The J’la 2017

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The J’s Fundraising Gala Wins Big

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he J’la, the J’s annual fundraising gala, was a glittering opportunity for our friends, corporate and community partners, and the community-at-large to support the J’s efforts to raise money for scholarships. We provide nearly $500,000 in scholarships each year so people without financial means can take advantage of our programs.

We were pleased to honor the J Associates, the J’s women’s auxiliary, at this year’s event. In their honor, we introduced the newly-named “J Associates Emerging Leader Award,” that will be awarded at our Annual Meeting each year.

The Las Vegas-themed evening provided games of chance, entertainment by dueling pianos, and an exciting live auction that included trips and J-themed experiences, such as a weekend at Camp Sabra!

We were thrilled and very grateful that our friends came together to help us net $190,000 that will benefit thousands in our community, as they will now be able to attend Day Camp, Camp Sabra, our Early Childhood Centers, Adult Day programs and more.

Mark your calendars now for the 2018 J’la, November 17, when we will honor the Siwak Family.

Thank you!

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J Associates

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J Associates, the Perfect Partner

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ince 1985, the J Associates has worked to advance the mission of the Jewish Community Center through fundraising efforts for scholarships, programs, equipment and supplies. The women’s auxiliary, now more than 500 members strong, supports the J through numerous activities that foster camaraderie, develop leadership and inspire Jewish values. The showpiece of their yearround activities was 2017’s Lip Sync Live, featuring popular music interpreted and lip synched by volunteers (friends of the J), and choreographed by celebrity coaches.

Here are just a few examples of the impact of J Associates: • Funded a new cabin at Camp Sabra, enabling an additional 12 children to experience the life-shaping magic of Sabra each summer • Provided transportation to more than one-third of our Adult Day program participants – providing support to participants and their caregivers • Supported playground improvements for our Early Childhood Centers, giving hundreds of children a safe and developmentally-appropriate outdoor experience • Helped offset personal training expenses for adults with disabilities, making it affordable to learn healthy activities from nationally-certified fitness professionals • Provided scholarship support which allowed hundreds of children to attend J camps, Early Childhood programs and Nishmah Jewish programming for boys and girls For these and so many other reasons, we are grateful for the partnership and leadership of J Associates.

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Millstone Society Members

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he Millstone Society, named for I.E. and Goldie Millstone, recognizes the financial support of our donors of $1,000 or more for programs, operations and scholarships. Please accept our heartfelt thanks!

Fellows - $10,000+ Barnes Jewish Hospital Gertrude and William A. Bernoudy Foundation Marie and Stuart Block The Chod Family Foundation Jennifer and Jonathan Deutsch Renee Dobkin Emerson Charitable Trust The Foundation for Barnes Jewish Hospital Fox Family Foundation Ambassador and Mrs. Sam Fox Harris Frank Carl Frohm Memorial Foundation Ken Goldberg Kim and Steven Goldenberg Green Family Foundation

Sidney & Bobbi Guller Family Foundation Hadassah Foundation Terry and Harvey Hieken J Associates JCA Charitable Foundation Jewish Federation of Saint Louis Kahn Foundation of Congregation Temple Israel Dianne O’Connell and Thom Kuhn Kuhn Foundation Howard Lesser Pam and Ken Lester Stefanie and David Levenson Betty and Paul Mendelson The Miracle Makers Foundation, Inc. Missouri Arts Council

Noemi and Michael Neidorff The Regional Arts Commission Sheila and Alfred Rosenfeld Julie and Monte Sandler Ruth Sher The Silk Foundation Carol and Michael Staenberg The Staenberg Family Foundation Julie and Timothy Stern Trio Foundation of St. Louis US Bank Stacey and Joshua Wallach Sarah and Chad Wallis Webster University

Benefactors - $5,000 - $9,999 AARP Melanie and David Alpers Maurice Amado Foundation American Fundraising Foundation Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Missouri Arch Energy, LLC Donna Busch Clean The Uniform Company Gladys K. Crown Foundation Dr. William H. Danforth Edward Jones Enterprise Bank & Trust Esse Health

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Marilyn and Mark Feldman Barbara and Fred Flegel Merle Fox Mary Ellen and Robert Freund Gershman Mortgage Lanie and Milton Goldenberg Florence Heiman Charitable Foundation Jennifer and Thomas Hillman Sarah and Aaron Hoffman Margie Horowitz The Harold & Ethel Horowitz Family Charitable Foundation The Harvey Kornblum Foundation

The Kranzberg Foundation The Lubin-Green Foundation Ann Lux Cindy and John Lynch Tracey and David Mendelson Mercy Hospital Pepsico Elisa Heiligman-Recht and Rick Recht Susan and Marc Sacks Seminole Hebrew Center Rosalie Sterneck

Patrons - $2,500 - $4,999 Stacy and Eli Abeles Ellen Schapiro and Gerald Axelbaum Carol and Kevin Blinder Lee Bohm Rosalie and Jerome Brasch Barry Broder Edie and Harvey Brown Busey Bank Laurie and Edward Chod Pamela and Alan Claman Crazy Bowls & Wraps Delmar Gardens Management Services Ellen and Jack Deutsch Gail and Charles Eisenkramer Brad Epstein Gloria Feldman Julie and Ted Flom Diane Fredman Diane and Paul Gallant The Gatesworth Wendy and Mark Gellman Gail Glaser

Debbi Grebler Ellen and Ronald Gross Bethe and Gary Growe Cindi and Keith Guller Alice and Howard Handelman Pam and Art Handman Arthur B. Hayutin 18-Year Charitable Trust Joanne and Joel Iskiwitch Israeli American Council John & Diane Kalishman Day Care and Camp Scholarship Fund Phyllis and Stephen Kamenetzky Gail and Keith Kitsis The Louis H. Kohler Foundation of St. Louis Nancy and Kenneth Kranzberg Debbie and Michael Lefton Sharyn and Steve Levitt Merle and Richard Linkemer Stanley and Lucy Lopata Charitable Foundation Felicia and Steve Malter Ricki and Neil Marglous

Jean and Stan Margul Maryville University The Millstone Foundation Maxine and Steven Mirowitz S. Mirowitz, Real Estate Broker, Inc. Sima and Philip Needleman Rosalind and Sanford Neuman Merle and Marty Oberman Brenda and Joseph Pereles Debbie and Michael Polinsky Mary and Sanford Pomerantz Roberta and Lawrence Potashnick Nancy and Jerome Raskas Sue Fischlowitz and David Roberts Judy and Ken Rosenthal The Rubin Family Foundation Eileen and Larry Schechter Francine and Joel Schraier Sara & Alex K. Sherman Endowment Fund for ECS Tracey and Jeffrey Singer Gianna Jacobson and Todd Siwak

Roger Siwak Amy and Bradley Snitzer Marsha and David Soshnik Frank Spielberg & Bessie Spielberg Foundation Gloria and Sanford Spitzer St. Louis Blues for Kids St. Louis Learning Disabilities Association St. Louis Men’s Group Against Cancer Elaine and Marc Tenzer Trane Sharon and John Tureen Madeleine Elkins and Harvey Wallace Gina and Marc Wallis Josephine and Richard Weil Lynn and Bud Wittels Women’s Auxiliary Foundation for Jewish Aged

Alice and Alan Ludmer Patricia and Larry Malashock Frances and Charles Mannis Jill and Scott Mannis Margaret Ann Olsen and Joseph Marcus Susan Matlof Midwest Business Appraisal, Inc. Bonnie and Steve Myers Louis Myers National Jewish Outreach Program, Inc Neil and Pam Lazaroff Family Foundation Amy and Craig Neuman O.J. Laughlin Plumbing Company Sima and Michael Oberlander Old Newsboys Paramount Apparel International, Inc. Patricia Wolkowitz Charitable Fund Saundra and William Peck Jon and Linda Kessler, Ph.D Wendi Alper-Pressman and Norman Pressman Mindy and Brian I. Pultman Marilyn and Gary Ratkin Miggie Greenberg and Andrew Rehfeld Rindskopf-Roth Funeral Chapel Paulie and Rabbi Carnie Rose Barnett Rosen Family Foundation JoAnn Raskas & Ron Rosen Jennifer and Craig Rosenthal Avigail and Steven Rosenzweig Mickey and Norman Roth Lynne Kipnis and Steven Rothman Donald and Barbara Rubin Jane Tzinberg Rubin and Kenneth Rubin RubinBrown LLP S. M. Wilson & Co. Stephanie and Lawrence Samuels Angela and Andy Sandler Caryn and Bruce Sandweiss Dana and Barry Sandweiss Carolyn and Lawrence Satz Peggy and Alan Schaffer Linda and Richard Schien Alyssa and Barry Schraier Judi Scissors Scottrade, Inc. Helen and Julian Seeherman Andrea and Stanford Shanker Barbara and Merwyn Sher

Sheraton Clayton Plaza Paula and Robert Sigel Myrtle and Bernard Kornblum Rachel and William Simoneau Ruth and Alvin Siteman Nancy and Alvin Siwak Stacy and Gregory Siwak Smith, Moore & Company Jill and Todd Solomon Jennifer Growe Soshnik and Daniel Soshnik Ann and Alan Spector Frank Spielberg St. Louis Science Center St. Luke’s Hospital Nicky and Scott Stern Mary Strauss Karen Suroff Gary Traub, DDS TricorBraun UBS Financial Services, Inc. Susan and Benjamin Uchitelle UMSL Center for the Humanites Monday Noon Series United Hebrew Congregation Lisa and Tony Vento Visiting Nurses Association of Greater St. Louis Jody and Mickey Waldman Walgreen’s Cindy and John Wallach Lisa and Toby Warticovschi Sheryl and Douglas Weber Jonas Weil Sherri Frank Weintrop and Daniel Weintrop Lisa and Arthur Weiss Westport Pools & Midwest Pool Management Jan and Steve Winston Eleanor and Alan Wolff June and Alvin Wolff Wolff Shoe Foundation Jennifer and Richard Wolkowitz Amy and Bradley Worth Linda Yatkeman Judy and Jerry Zafft Alan and Heather Abramson Zajarias Aleene Zawada

Members - $1,000 - $2,499 Cynthia and Seth Albin Penny and Marc Alper Anonymous Asbury Automotive Saint Louis, LLC Aurelia Konrad Charitable Foundation B.D.S. Benefits LLC Francine and Robert Balk Bank of America Charitable Foundation Bernadette and Jay Behle Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream Shop Susan and Richard Berg Berger Memorial Chapel Judith and Les Berger Meredith and Joe Berger Bethesda Health Group, Inc. Barbara and Daniel Bindler Terry and Gordon Bloomberg B’nai B’rith St. Louis Missouri Lodge #22 Boeing ECF of St. Louis Booksource Debbi and Brian Braunstein Sharol Brickman Joseph Burstein Amy and Mark Cantor Caravus, LLC Centene Charitable Foundation Nancy and Alan Charlson Robin and David Chervitz Cochlear Americas Linda and Nathan Cohen Marla and Edward Cohen Michelle and Jeffrey Cohen Melinda and Reed Conley Rosemary Kohn Cooper Beth and David Deutsch Lisa and Jim Deutsch Drury Hotels Richard Dubinsky Eileen Edelman Irene Fox and Floyd Emert Rochelle and Stanley Ferdman Barbara and Michael Ferman Patricia and Arlen Fischlowitz Flegel/Keyser Endowment for Single Parent Family Services Focus Features Naomi and Shanon Forseter Jill and Daniel Fox Enid Weisberg-Frank and Bruce Frank

Judy Gall Amy and Steven Gallant Gallop Family Foundation Alyson and Gregg Garland Wilma and Harvey Gerstein Madhu Rajehdran and Amanda Ginsberg Nancee and Andy Glaser Dorette and Ed Goldberg Goldstein & Pressman, P.C. Irving Goldstein Isabel and Richard Goldstein Sam Goldstein, CPA, CFP Susan and Robert Goldstein Judy and David Grand Lisa Greening Sidney Guller The Guller Foundation Linda Haley Rochelle Harris Harry Edison Foundation Howard Hearsh Lesley and Stanley Hoffman Hoffmann Brothers Susie and Jeff Horowitz Mindy and Brad Horwitz Judith and Ted Isaacs Judy Schwartz Jaffe and Guy Jaffe Wendy and Neil Jaffe Jewish Community Relations Council Lowenstein Family Foundation Daniel Joseph Sharon and David Kaiser Audrey and Byron Katcher Diane and David Katzman Sue and Mark Koritz Elaine Medve-Korn and Jeffrey Korn Fran and Paul Kravitz Abby and Vladimir Kushnir Frances and Gary Lazaroff Lisa and Jay Lazaroff Sandra and Joseph Lehrer Carole C. Levin Lois Levin Marla and Bruce Levinson Boobie and Ronald Light Joy and Jay Liss Jeryl and William Livingston Rochelle Weiss and Stephen Loeb Jennifer Lotsoff

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Thank you for investing in our future

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Capital Gifts

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e are forever grateful to those of you who continue to support capital projects at The J. From St. Louis to the Lake of the Ozarks, your gifts help make everything we do possible.

Barbara and Stuart Aaron Judy Barton Edie and Harvey Brown Francine and Harvey Cantor Judith and David Capes The Chod Family Foundation Barbara and Harvey Citerman Clean The Uniform Company Michelle and Jeffrey Cohen Suzy and Jim Cornbleet Lisa and Jimmy Deutsch and Family Roberta and James Deutsch and Family Karen Dubrow Essman Family Charitable Foundation Darlynn and Tom Fellman Tami and James Fernandez Joshua Finnicum Fox Family Foundation Wendy and Mark Gellman Caryn and Mark Gershenson Lanie and Milton Goldenberg

The Goldstein Family Foundation Karole Green The Guller Foundation Jan and Bob Hardcastle J Associates Sharon and David Kaiser The Karsh Family Foundation Kodner Watkins Kloecker, LC Stacy and David Kress Kuhn Foundation Debbie and Michael Lefton Marlene Lefton Diane Levine Robyn and Thomas Lipsitz Alice and Alan Ludmer Emily and Mark Morgan and Family McCormack Baron Salazar Noemi and Michael Neidorff The Millstone Foundation Ericka Zoll and Jim Phelan Rebecca and Jason Powell

Marla and Alan Robbins JoAnn Raskas & Ron Rosen Sheila and Alfred Rosenfeld Avigail and Steven Rosenzweig Julie and Monte Sandler Eileen and Larry Schechter Judi Scissors Susan and David Sherman Tracey and Jeffrey Singer Gianna Jacobson and Todd Siwak Nancy and Alvin Siwak Roger Siwak The Staenberg Family Foundation Carol and Michael Staenberg Joy Sterneck Stacey and Joshua Wallach Sallie and Corey Wallis Marcia and Matt Wever Laurie Katzman Wielansky and Lee Wielansky

Legacy Society

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he passing of our values from one generation to the next is one of the most fundamental tenants of Judaism. Leaving a Legacy Gift to the J allows us to ensure that future generations will have the opportunity for the same enriching experiences we’ve had. Thank you to the following donors who have generously included the J in their estate planning.

Stacy and Eli Abeles Fanchon and Harry Auman Lee Bohm Edie and Harvey Brown Michelle and Jeffrey Cohen Jennifer and Jonathan Deutsch Dr. Karen Dubrow Gail and Charles Eisenkramer Marilyn and Mark Feldman Carol Fihn Teresa and Merle Fischlowitz Janice Fishman Marilyn and Sam Fox Kristi and Ted Gallup Wendy and Mark Gellman Julie and Ron Gibbs Kenneth Goldberg Tricia and Ken Goldman

Joanie and Mark Goldstein Terri Grossman Terry and Harvey Hieken Mindy and Rabbi Brad Horwitz Martin Hyatt Susan and Robert Koritz Nancy and Kenneth Kranzberg Howard Lesser Terry Linkemer Fred Lowy Alice and Alan Ludmer Felicia and Steven Malter Ricki and Neil Marglous Kim and Bill Miller Helene Mirowitz Louis Myers Amy and Craig Neuman Sima and Michael Oberlander

Merle and Marty Oberman Sarah and Marc Oberman Michael Ostroff Susan Perez Mary and Sanford Pomerantz Nancy and Jerry Raskas Robin Rickerman Avi and Steve Rosenzweig Barbara and Don Rubin Julie and Monte Sandler Judi Scissors Susan and David Sherman III Gianna Jacobson and Todd Siwak Carol and Michael Staenberg Sherri Frank Weintrop and Daniel Weintrop Harry L. Werner Lynn and Bud Wittels Ericka Zoll and Jim Phelan

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Contributors

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We are grateful to the following donors who supported the J in 2017. $750-$999 Aon Foundation Marilyn and Steven Brown BSR Services BUI Building Butlers, Inc. Elissa and Paul Cahn CJ Muggs Cornerstone Mortgage, Inc. Shannon and Ken Diekemper Dot Foods Edith and Stephen Feman Flooring Systems, Inc.

Julie and Leonard Frankel Marcie and David Garland Roberta Gutwein JCC Association Jodi and Michael Kaplan Julie and Todd Lazarus Mobile Installation, Inc. Nation-Wide Refrigeration, Inc. Lara and Brian Oberman O’Hara Landscaping and Lawncare, Inc. Lynne (z”l) and Manuel Palan Lenore and Edwin Pepper

Monica and Joel Perlmutter PS Employment Leslie and Jacob Reby Sharalyn and Ronald Saks Cathy and Frederick Salus Laurie and Bert Schweizer Sharsheret Lori and David Sheinbein A. Waldbart & Sons Nursery Laurie Katzman Wielansky and Lee Wielansky

Irene and James Hirschfield Judith and Mark Hoffman Linda and Sylvan Holtzman Lynn and Steven Hurster Jerome Nuell and Phyllis Hyken Margaret and Martin Israel Katy Jane and Nathan Johnson Susan and Richard Johnston Debra and Stephen Jonas Barbara and Alan Kahn Nancy Kalishman Lynnsie Kantor Natalie and Alvin Kauffman Elke Koch Susan and Richard Kofkoff Kohl’s Benjamin Kozower Karin Krakover Judith and Robert Kramer Gail and Carl Lang Jayne Langsam Lisa and Howard Lederer Terence Stern and Ruth Lederman Anne and Dr. Jerry Leech Amy Lefton Nancy and Harvey Lehrer Elaine Lending Linda and William Levin Lauren and William Levinson Amy Levy and I. Richard Levy Marilyn Lipman Marcia and Mauricio Lisker Shirley Londe Rob Mancini Bonnie Mann Laura and David Margolis Jacqueline Mayer Bob McKay Debra and Mark Mehlman Kathryn and Richard Merluzzi Mark Miller Jessica and Andrew Millner Michelle and James Mills Shirley Mosinger Sharon and A. Jeffrey Moulton Michelle Mufson

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$250-$499 Adath Israel Anji Mountain Norma Appelman Rabbi Noah Arnow Geraldine Auger Bais Abraham Congregation Diane and Brett Balber Lisa Graivier Barnes and Carl Barnes Kelly and Michael Becker Karen and Bill Bender Amy and James Bennett Faith and Corey Berger Karen and Philip Berger Melissa and Phillip Block B’Nai Amoona Sisterhood Susan Bosse Melanie and Jason Brenton Connie Schwartz and Boyd Brown Iris and Larry Buffen Susan and Harry Burack Caring and Sharing Program Ryan Casserly Hilary and Jake Cedergreen Michael Cohen Emily and Dan Cohen Maria and Anthony Cohen Julie and Scott Cohn Congregation B’nai Amoona Laura and John Corn Karen and James Dalton Michele and John Dietl Dot Dot Dash Norman Druck Dynamic Vending Valerie Elfanbaum Vicki and Richard Essman Deborah and Robert Feit Naomi and Norman Fishman Angela and Jeffrey Flotken Karen and Nelson Foster Maxine and Alan Friedman Cynthia Frohlichstein Mercedes and Miguel Gelman Linda and Steve Glickman Susan Kalishman Goldberg and Paul Goldberg Oscar Goldberg Nanci Goldberg Amy and Mark Goldberg

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Principal remains intact. Income is used for programs.

Alice Abramovitz Camp Scholarship Fund David I. & Cecile Alton Early Childhood Scholarship Fund David Apirion Jewish Education Fund Sidney R. Baer Camp Scholarship Fund Esther B. & Henry J. Baris Camp Scholarship Fund Ben & Joyce Berger Family Camp Fund Ashley Boguslaw Infant Day Care Furnishings Fund Bertha and Martin Brand Camp Scholarship Fund Mary & Robert Bronstein Endowment Fund for Early Childhood Services Mac & Jeanette Brown Youth Sports Fund Samuel T. Brown Memorial Scholarship Fund for Children Crystal Dawn Burton Preschool Fund James M. Busch Memorial Camp Fund Zola Carp Fund for Children Mary & Rubin Cohen Scholarship Fund Rose & William S. Cohen Fund Marvin Deutsch J Pals Program Annabelle Diamond Arts & Crafts Fund Bernard Edelstein Social Work Library Fund Marlyn Essman Cultural Enrichment Program for Children Camp Essman Stanley Ferdman Fund to Recognize Professional Excellence Henrietta & Irwin Fischer Camp Scholarship Fund Shelly and Sue Fisher Memorial Scholarship Fund Clara Fishman Memorial Service Fund for Children of Single Parents Flegel/Keyser Endowment for Single Parent Family Services at the JCC Sam & Marilyn Fox and Edwin & Lenore Pepper Friendship Scholarship Fund Marilyn Fox Staff Enrichment Program Fund Sidney & Anna R. Frager Counseling Chair Adolph Frank Scholarship Fund Milton Frank Camp of the Arts Fund Emanuel Fuhrer Fund Brad Gershenson Fund for Youth Sports Programs Corinne & Joseph Glaser, Jr. Children’s Fund Grossman Iron & Steel Company Meyer A. Golder Memorial Scholarship Fund Samuel & Dorothy Goldman Senior Adult Day Care Fund Gerald Gordon Sports Camp Fund William Green Memorial Fund Bruce & Todd Harris Memorial Scholarship Fund Maxine S. Hess Day Care Scholarship Fund Clarence M. Hirsch Fund Morris & Helen Rose Hoffman Day Care Special Needs Endowment Fund Dick Horwitz Maccabi Scholarship Fund Susan Jacobs Day Care Center Fund John & Diana Kalishman Day Care & Camp Scholarship Hank Kaufman Memorial Fund Sol & Nettie Klayman Day Camp Fund Martin Kodner JCC Maccabi Sportsmanship Award Endowment Fund Beryl Kohn Athletic Fund Camp Nat Koplar Fund Jack & Shirley Jean Kopolow Camp Sabra Fund Louis & Rose Kopolow Day Care Fund Ruth Kopolow Senior Adult Activity Fund Bernard & Myrtle Kornblum Fund Myrtle and Bernard Kornblum Fund Chaim Korngold Fund Sidney Kramer Memorial Senior Adult Fund Samuel Krupnick Memorial Scholar-In-Residence Fund Morris & Ann Lazaroff Family Children’s Scholarship Fund

Joy & Fred Levin Day Care Fund The Levitt Family Scholarship Fund Tannie Lewin Judaica Library Fund Lorraine Fay Linder Grocery Shopping Transportation Fund for Senior Citizens Ben, Eva and Sidney Lite Fund Rebecca Lyon Liverant Memorial Fund Lopata Transportation Fund Fred & Irene Lowy Day Camp Fund Joe & Rose Marion Day Care Fund Iris Haffner Markman Theatre Chair Fund Joseph & Fay Millner Day Care Scholarship Fund Louis A. Mitleider Sabra Fund Radine Motchan BBYO Memorial Scholarship Fund Hyman Multin Sports Camp Fund Bobbie Sterneck Nemon Children’s Scholarship Fund Minnie Newport Transportation Fund Michael Palans Children’s Scholarship Fund for J West Joseph Pasternak Senior Adult Special Needs Fund Samuel Pasternak Fund for Children, Youth & Senior Adult Services Harry L. Pearl Youth Activity & Wellness Equipment Fund Sally & Sol Plattner Chess Program Fund Kenneth Pollack Day Care Music Appreciation Fund Dr. & Mrs. J. G. Probstein Scholarship Fund Sally Probstein Memorial Scholarship Fund Harry S. Quicksilver Fund David A. & Marian Radloff Children’s Fund Dolly & Morris Raskas Early Childhood Book Fund Linda Joy Rechter Memorial Family Life Education Program Fund M. Gilly Reifer Scholarship Fund Maurice Rich Youth Maccabi Scholarship Fund Gerald Rimmel Special Program Fund Lillian & Al Ring C.P.R. Fund \Laurie Routburg Daycare Fund Joseph Rubenstein Nursery Scholarship Fund Adele Rubin Senior Adult Services Fund Milton R. Sachs Youth Scholarship Fund Max & Clara Sacks Scholarship Fund Jacob & Frieda Sandweiss Judaica Fund William S. & Thelma S. Seltzer Day Care Center Fund The Sara & Alex K. Sherman Endowment Fund for Early Childhood Services Allan Marion Siegel Scholarship Fund Dan J. & Tillie Silverman Fund Herbert & Mildred Simon Lecture Fund Herbert & Mildred Simon Playground Fund Julian Simon Camp Scholarship Fund Ben and Zelda Sobel Camp Sabra Scholarship Fund Harold Spiegelglass Camp Shalom Scholarship Fund Steinberg Family Camp Sabra Scholarship Fund Walter & Nora Stern Scholarship Fund Hy & Ruth Stolar Fund The Al & Charlotte Tamsky Volunteer Recognition Fund Elinore Rae & Sidney Weinhaus Day Care Fund D. Samuel & Mildred Wise Senior Adult Transportation Fund Pearl & Simon Wolff Camp Fund Alvin Wolff, Jr. & Dr. June Wolff Fund Sam Wolff Memorial Fund Ely & Sarah Yawitz Camp Scholarship Fund Thelma Zalk Summer Camp Scholarship Fund Zimring Family Scholarship Fund in Memory of Milton Schwartz

Non-Endowed Funds Income & Principal are utilized.

Samantha Crall Scholarship Funds Drew & Max Erlich Dedication Fund Marlyn & Alyn Essman Fund for “Our Jewish Home” Flegel/Keyser Endowment for Single Parent Family Services at the JCC William Flegel Memorial Fund Bob Freund Fitness Fund Ruth & Gus Gornek Health Club Fund Hoffman Senior Olympics Scholarship Fund Sidney Holtzman Camp Sabra Scholarship Fund Kalishman Day Camp Fund Ronald Light Birthday Fund Norman S. Karty Memorial Fund Merle & Richard Linkemer Camp Sabra Scholarship Fund Marshall Manne Camp Sabra Fund Wilma & Roswell Messing, Jr., Cultural Arts and Education Program Fund

Messing Family Charitable Fund Evelyn and Louis Myers Cultural Arts Scholarship Fund Stevan J. Newmark Health Club Fund Sally & Sol Plattner Chess Program Fund Nancy & Jerry Raskas Scholarship Fund Mickey Rosen Memorial Camp Sabra Scholarship Fund The Nancy and Al Siwak Fund Phil Smith Aquatics Fund The Michael H. Staenberg Facilities Fund Jason Suroff Youth Wellness Scholarship Fund Wallis ECC Literary and Literacy Program Sara Winkelman Innovation Fund Sarah Wolfson Israel Scholarship Fund Michael Worth Masada 11 Wellness Fund

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Mission Statement

The St. Louis Jewish Community Center enriches lives, builds community, promotes inclusivity and creates meaningful Jewish experiences.

Staenberg Family Complex | 2 Millstone Campus Drive | St. Louis, MO 63146 Marilyn Fox Building | 16801 Baxter Road | Chesterfield, MO 63005 314.432.5700 | jccstl.org