Thank You For Attending the JCRC Tzedek Awards!

Thank you for joining us at the

2025 JCRC Tzedek Awards!

Coming together in celebration of our community's standout leaders of justice, community relations, Israel, and pluralism has given us renewed commitment to our mission and the critical work of JCRC. Relive our incredible Tzedek Awards event by viewing our event photos and videos below!

In the spirit of continuing the celebration and dedication to our community, we take a moment to recognize our first responders and multitude of volunteers helping rebuild St. Louis following the recent tornado.

As a reminder, through Friday, 10% of new tribute gifts and donations will be sent to the United Way of Greater St. Louis' Severe Storm & Tornado Relief Fund.

This Year's Honorees:

Click the names in blue to watch honoree videos.

Leslie & Michael Litwack

Batya Abramson-Goldstein Legacy Award

Flint Woodruff Fowler

Norman A. Stack Community Relations Award

Laura Horwitz

Michael & Barbara Newmark Emerging Leader Award

Cynthia Wachtel

Joel & Joanne Iskiwitch Israel Award

James Fowlkes-Comninellis

Newmark Institute for Human Relations Pluralism Award

Robin Hattori

Newmark Institute for Human Relations Pluralism Award

Helen Turner

Newmark Institute for Human Relations Pluralism Award

Dr. Lisa Ring & Dr. Gregory Storch

Special Student to Student 30th Anniversary Tribute

Stephanie Ludmer Gross

Student to Student Outstanding Alumni Recognition

Max Oppenheimer

Student to Student Outstandimg Alumni Recognition

Jayla Boston

Milton I. And Merle K. Goldstein Scholarship

We also recognized the 30th anniversary of JCRC's Newmark Institute Student to Student program!

This groundbreaking initiative, which inspired a nationwide program expansion, has changed hearts and minds of students, educators, and communities for more than three decades!

Watch the Student to Student celebration video to learn more.

Recognize an honoree with a tribute!

We will gladly notify recipients of all tributes made in their name.

Make a Tribute

Last night, we heard stories of JCRC's work bridging divides, fighting antisemitism and bigotry of all kind, and promoting social justice through coalition building and public affairs.

Our ability to create meaningful, lasting change is critical now more than ever, and to do it, we need your help.

We hope you were inspired at our JCRC Tzedek Awards, but our true work takes place at our:

Dialogue groups, including Rekindle: our Black and Jewish dialogue group
Annual interfaith seder
Advocating at the Missouri State Capitol and meeting with officials
Guest speaker programs on Israel, campus antisemitism, and additional relevant topics
Community gatherings and initiatives to meet the needs of our community
Student to Student presentations at dozens of schools and organizations
AND MORE

Donate to JCRC

10% of donations will be sent to the

United Way of Greater St. Louis' Severe Storm & Tornado Relief Fund.

We are stronger in relationship and welcome you to reach out to learn more, share what community needs matter most to you, and partner with us!

Keep an eye out for more photos on our

website, social media, and upcoming newsletter soon!