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J’la: The J’s 10th Annual Fundraising Gala

Living the J Life...Together. The J's 10th Annual Fundraiser.

J'la 2026: Living the J Life...Together. Honoring the Koritz-Lefton Families. Includes a photo of the families.
Sunday, November 15, 2026

Dinner & Entertainment
Upscale Party Vibes Attire

at The Factory

17105 North Outer 40 Road, Chesterfield 63005

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 life-changing programs and services, from Early Childhood and Day Camps to Meals on Wheels and Adult Day programs, while also providing financial assistance that makes participation a reality for hundreds of families each year.

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Event Co-Chairs: Robin & David Chervitz | Jada & Brett Fox | Tracey & Jeff Singer
Questions? Contact Rani Howard at rhoward@jccstl.org or 314.442.3109.


Sponsorship Opportunities

Sponsorship Brochure Become a Sponsor

Last year, more than 540 people attended J’la at The Factory. The funds raised help support programs throughout the J. These programs range from Early Childhood and Adult Day at the J to Inclusion Services, Fitness, Camp Sabra, and Cultural Arts, benefiting individuals and families across our community. Make your commitment by August 17, 2026, to be included on the printed J’la invitation.

Presenting Sponsor – $30,000

(tax-deductible amount: $28,020)

Benefits:

  • Welcome to audience from the on stage
  • Preferred J’la event parking (1 spot)
  • Preferred table placement at event
  • Full-page advertisement in the event program
  • Two tables (ten tickets each) at J’la
  • Millstone Society membership
  • Name listed on invitation, program, website, and signage at event
Chai Sponsor - $18,000

(tax-deductible amount: $17,010)

Benefits:

  • Preferred J’la event parking (1 spot)
  • Preferred table placement at event
  • Full-page advertisement in the event program
  • One table (ten tickets) at J’la
  • Millstone Society membership
  • Name listed on invitation, program, website, and signage at event
Champion Sponsor – $10,000

(tax-deductible amount: $9,010)

Benefits:

  • Preferred table placement at event
  • Full-page advertisement in event program
  • One table (ten tickets) at J’la
  • Millstone Society membership
  • Name listed on invitation, program, website, and signage at event
Leader Sponsor – $5,000

(tax-deductible amount: $4,010)

Benefits:

  • Half-page advertisement in event program
  •  One table (ten tickets) at J’la
  • Millstone Society membership
  • Name listed on invitation, program, website, and signage at event
Advocate Sponsor – $3,000

(tax-deductible amount: $2,406)

Benefits:

  • Quarter-page advertisement in event program
  • Six tickets at J’la
  • Millstone Society membership
  • Name listed on invitation, program, website, and signage at event
Supporter Sponsor – $1,000

(tax-deductible amount: $802)

Benefits:

  • Two tickets at J’la
  • Millstone Society membership
  • Name listed on invitation, program, website, and signage at event
Patron Sponsor – $500

(fully tax-deductible)

Benefits:

  • Name listed on invitation, program, and website

Questions? Contact Rani Howard at rhoward@jccstl.org or 314.442.3109.

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Buy Tickets

General Admission – $250
Young Adult (Under 40) – $150

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Can’t Attend? Make a Donation

If you’re unable to attend, you will be missed—but your commitment can still shine. By making a donation, you help ensure this important work continues. Your support will be celebrated and deeply appreciated.

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Thank You to Our Sponsors!

Presenting Sponsor

Debbie & Mike Lefton
Daugherty Enterprises & Foundation
Kuhn Foundation

Chai Sponsor

Michael H. Staenberg & The Staenberg Family Foundation

Champion Sponsor

Merle Fox & Jeff Bikshorn
Chod Family Foundation
Lorraine Allen and Rita Mae Allen Family Foundation
Director Michael Karasick
Jennifer Growe Soshnik & Daniel Soshnik

Leader Sponsor

Barnes Jewish Hospital
Judy z”l & John Brandvein
Jeffrey & Michelle Cohen & Capes Sokol
Robin & David Chervitz
Ellen & Jack z”l Deutsch
Jennifer & Jonathan Deutsch
Lisa & Jimmy Deutsch
Dynamic Vending
Julie & Ted Flom
Jada & Brett Fox
Amy & Steve Gallant
Kim & Steve Goldenberg
Harvey Kornblum Foundation
Heffernan Insurance Brokers
J Associates
Jewish Federation of St. Louis
Sue & Mark Koritz
Marla & Bruce Levinson
Laura Prather
Wendi Alper-Pressman & Norman Pressman
Jane Tzinberg Rubin & Ken Rubin
Julie & Monte Sandler
Sidney & Bobbi Guller Foundation
Tracey & Jeff Singer
Julie B. & Tim Stern
Madeleine Elkins & Harvey Wallace

Advocate Sponsor

Penny & Marc Alper
Anders
Armanino LLP
Carol & Dr. Kevin Blinder
Laurie & Ed Chod
Jack and Kim Smith of Collaborative Strategies, Inc.
Enterprise Bank & Trust
Wendy & Mark Gellman
Dorette & Ed Goldberg
Bethe & Gary Growe
ISC Contracting
Anonymous
Felicia Malter
Jenny Hoffman-Mentle & Robert Mentle
Lauren & Jacob Murov
Karen Suroff & Oscar Schwartz
Nancy & Alvin Siwak
Stacy & Greg Siwak
Nicky & Scott Stern
Susan & Robert Weintraub

Supporter Sponsor

Bette & Ron Abeles
Abeles and Hoffman, P.C.
Abeles & Company and Stacy Abeles
Cynthia & Seth Albin
Joyce & Richard Becker
Amy & Rabbi Jim Bennett
Berger Memorial Chapel
Barbara and Dan Bindler
Broadmoor Apartment Communities
Building Butlers
Busey Bank
Caravus, LLC
Nancy & Al Charlson
Delmar Gardens
Michael & Barbara Ferman
Gadellnet
Diane & Paul Gallant
Alyson & Gregg Garland
Caryn and Mark Gershenson
Wilma & Harvey Gerstein
Julie & Ron Gibbs
Susan K. Goldberg
Evan Raskas Goldfarb & Avi Goldfarb
Harvey Greenstein
Ellen & Dr. Ronnie Gross
Nicole & Rick Hawkins
Amy & Adam Herman
Irene & James Hirshfield
Barbara & Dr. Robert Hoffman
Susie & John Hoffman
Susie & Jeff Horowitz
Judith & Ted Isaacs
Wendy & Neil Jaffe
Jewish Community Relations Council of St. Louis
J.P. Morgan Private Bank
Jody & Gary Kaplan
Jodi & Michael Kaplan
Barry Kessler
Kirkwood Painting
Judy & Dr. Robert Kramer
Fran & Paul Kravitz
Cathleen & Mark Kronemer
Lathrop GPM
Fran & Gary Lazaroff
Amy, Sacha & Gray Lefton
Evan & Ellie Lefton
The Louis H. Kohler Foundation of St. Louis
Alice & Alan Ludmer
Jill & Scott Mannis
Manor Real Estate
Sue Matlof
Shary & Jeff Moulton
Galia Movitz
Merle & Marty Oberman
ODA Studio
O.J. Laughlin Plumbing Company, Inc.
On the Run @ Mobil by Wallis Companies
OneDigital St. Louis
Margaret & Manne Palan
Brenda & Joseph Pereles
Mary & Sanford Pomerantz
Bobbi & Larry Potashnick
Correct Capital Wealth Management/ Brian I. Pultman
Sue Rich
Rindskopf-Roth Funeral Chapel
The Rogan Family
Jennifer & Craig Rosenthal
Avi & Steven Rosenzweig
Royal Papers Inc
Marilyn & Denny Rubin
RubinBrown LLP
Laurie & Bert Schweizer
Glenda & James Seldin
Karen & Barrie Sher
Renee & Samuel Silverstein
Gianna Jacobson & Todd Siwak
Roger Siwak
Marsha Soshnik
Gloria Spitzer
Dr. Lisa Ring & Dr. Greg Storch
Traction Rec Technologies
Aemi & Steve Tucker
Cynthia & Aaron Vickar
Warehouse of Fixtures TNG
Lisa & Toby Warticovschi
Art Weiss & Sherrie Hodgins
Laurie & Lee Wielansky
June & Alvin Wolff
ZIM Consulting

Patron Sponsor

Congregation Shaare Emeth
Lee & Eugene Deutsch
First Bank
Jennifer & John Glickert
Abby & Michael Goldstein
Arlene & Aubrey Herman
Mindy & Rabbi Brad Horwitz
Rachel & Andrew Katzman
Drs. Susan & Richard Kofkoff
Sharyn Levitt
Ricki & Neil Marglous
Monica & Joel Perlmutter
Erin & Steven Schuver
Karen & David Smoller
Robert & Jennifer Walpert

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