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J’la, The J’s Annual Fundraising Gala

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See You at J’la, the J’s Annual Fundraising Gala

Circles of Connection: Leading to a Vibrant Tomorrow

Sunday, November 16, 2025
Cocktail Reception 5:30pm | Dinner & Entertainment 6:30pm
Upscale Party Vibes Attire

at The Factory
17105 North Outer 40 Road, Chesterfield 63005

Make a Donationhttps://give.jccstl.org/campaign/734514/donate

Join us for our premier fundraising event! This elegant and inspirational evening is dedicated to fueling the vital work of The J, with all proceeds directly supporting our critical scholarship program, ensuring that everyone—from children in early learning and camp programs to seniors and families—can access the enriching experiences and services the J provides.

Enjoy a superb dinner, connect with friends and community leaders, enjoy the music of the Charles Glenn Quartet, and prepare for a night of laughter with our featured entertainment, the legendary comedian Yakov Smirnoff!

We are also delighted to honor the extraordinary dedication and service of Jane Tzinberg Rubin and Ken Rubin.

Emceed by Alex Rich.

Celebrate the heart of our community, enjoy a truly unforgettable performance, and help us ensure everyone is welcome at the J!

Honorees

Honorees in a deep blue watercolor circle frame.

Jane Tzinberg Rubin & Ken Rubin

Featured Entertainer

Yakov Smirnoff

Yakov Smirnoff
Soviet-Ukranian American Comedian, Actor, Author

 

Current Sponsors

KUHN FOUNDATION


Staenberg Family Foundation - a supporting foundation of the Jewish Federation of St. Louis


The Chod Family Foundation
Jane Tzinberg Rubin & Ken Rubin
RubinBrown, Felicia Malter, and Jeff & Carly Sparks

Penny & Marc Alper

Barnes-Jewish Hospital BJC HealthCare

Capes Sokol Attorneys at Law

Robin & David Chervitz

Ellen & Jack Deutsch

Jennifer & Jonathan Deutsch

Julie & Ted Flom

Kim & Steve Goldenberg

Lanie & Milton Goldenberg

Nancy & Randy Green
and the Crown Center for Senior Living

Sidney & Bobbi Guller
Family Foundation

Heffernan Insurance Brokers

ISC Contracting

Jewish Federation of St. Louis

Harvey Kornblum Foundation

Marla & Bruce Levinson

Wendi Alper-Pressman
& Norman Pressman

Julie & Monte Sandler

Tracey & Jeff Singer

Jennifer Growe Soshnik
& Daniel Soshnik

Julie B. & Tim Stern

Nicky & Scott Stern

Julie & Neil Tzinberg

Shirley & Marvin z”l Tzinberg

Madeleine Elkins
& Harvey Wallace


Anders
Armanino
Carol & Kevin Blinder
Laurie & Ed Chod
Marni & Jeremy Deutsch
Dynamic Vending
Enterprise Bank & Trust
Wendy & Mark Gellman
Dorette & Ed Goldberg
Bethe & Gary Growe
Debbie & Mike Lefton
Luxco
Lauren & Jacob Murov
Jay z”l & Lisa Ring Charitable Fund
Nancy & Al Siwak
Gianna Jacobson & Todd Siwak
Stacy & Greg Siwak
Karen Suroff & Oscar Schwartz
Lisa & Jimmy Deutsch and Smith, Moore & Company
Susan & Robert Weintraub

Bette & Ron Abeles
Abeles & Company and Stacy Abeles
Abeles & Hoffman, P.C.
Judy & Rick Abrams
Cynthia & Seth Albin
Berger Memorial Chapel
Hui Hua & Keith Bernstein
Barbara & Daniel Bindler
Broadmoor Apartment Communities
Building Butlers, Inc.
Busey Bank
Caravus
Nancy & Alan Charlson
Phyllis Cherrick
Congregation B’nai Amoona and Klei Kodesh
Susan & Tom Csengody
The Delmar Gardens Family
Barbara & Michael Ferman
First Bank
Jada & Brett Fox
Katie & William Feuerbacher
Gadellnet
Amy & Steve Gallant
Diane & Paul Gallant
Alyson & Gregg Garland
Diane Gershman Levine
Julie & Ron Gibbs
Dr. Susan Godwin & Dr. Richard Kofkoff
Debbie & John Greenberg
Harvey Greenstein
Ellen & Dr. Ronnie Gross
Cindi & Keith Guller
Nicole & Rick Hawkins
Amy & Adam Herman
Irene & Jim Hirschfield
Barbara & Mayor Robert Hoffman
Susan & John Hoffman
Judith & Ted Isaacs
Randee & Myron Jacobs
Wendy & Neil Jaffe
Jewish Community Relations
Council of St. Louis
Jodi & Michael Kaplan
Laurie Goldberg & Barry Kessler
Kirkwood Painting
Susan & Richard Kofkoff
Louis H. Kohler Foundation
Judy & Dr. Robert Kramer
Fran & Paul Kravitz
Lathrop GPM
Phyllis Brasch Librach
& Mathew Librach
Ricki & Neil Marglous
Marmi Shoes
Sue Matlof
The Memory Training Center
Shary & Jeff Moulton
O.J. Laughlin Plumbing Company
Merle & Marty Oberman
ODA Studio
On the Run @ Mobil by Wallis Companies
OneDigital St. Louis
Margaret & Manne Palan
Brenda & Joseph Pereles
Debbie & Jeff Pernikoff
Mary & Sanford Pomerantz
Bobbi & Larry Potashnick
Laura Prather
Correct Capital Wealth Management/Brian I. Pultman
Purina
Sue Rich
Rindskopf-Roth Funeral Chapel
Rhonda O’Brien & Steve Rosen
Jennifer & Craig Rosenthal
Avi & Steven Rosenzweig
Cathy & Marcos Rothstein
Royal Papers
Danielle Rubin & Nick Diehl
Jessica Rubin & Ben Solarz
Larry Rubin
Rich Rubin
Pam & Ron Rubin
Jill & Mark Schupp
Laurie & Bert Schweizer
Judi Scissors
Karen & Barrie Sher
Renee & Samuel Silverstein
Roger Siwak
Karen & David Smoller
Marsha Soshnik
Gloria Spitzer
Traction Rec Technologies Inc.
United Hebrew Congregation, Rabbi Brigitte Rosenberg
Warehouse Fixtures TNG
Lisa & Toby Warticovschi
David & Sharon Wax
Art Weiss
Laurie & Lee Wielansky
Muriel & Randy Zimring

Joyce & Richard Becker
Harvey Brown
Karen and James Castellano
Betsy & Bruce Cohen
Sue & David Cort
Lee & Eugene Deutsch
Julie & Don Eisenberg
Abby & Michael Goldstein
Diana & Michael Iskiwitch
Rachel & Andy Katzman
Cathleen & Mark Kronemer
Lefty’s Bagels
Sheryl Layne
Sharyn Levitt
Susie & Steven Lowy
Alice & Alan Ludmer
Jill & Scott Mannis
Jean & Stan Margul
Galia Movitz
Joyce & Bob Olshan
Monica & Joel Perlmutter
Sherri & Eli Sadon
Erin & Steven Schuver
Miriam Seidenfeld
Drs. Joan & Sherman Silber
Jennifer & Robert Walpert
June & Alvin Wolff
Sherry & Gary Wolff
Wedgewood Partners