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Building Lifelong Friendships!

The J Associates is a support auxiliary of the Jewish Community Center of St. Louis. Working and socializing together, and helping those in need builds lifelong friendships and support groups that have become a trade mark of the J Associates organization. With the dedication and commitment of over 550 members, the J Associates continue to make a difference in the lives of so many.

Part of the mission of this dynamic organization is to raise money, which is then allocated annually to departments at the JCC.  These departments then use the funds for scholarships and programs. Touching all ages from infants to the frail elderly, the J Associates have contributed to important programs such as Home Delivered Meals and Theatre Unlimited for adults with special needs; scholarships allowing children to attend camps and early childhood services. 

Where It All started!

Beginning in 1985 as a small group of caring women who saw a need for volunteer help at the JCC gift shop, the J Associates has grown to an organization of close to 600 members who have allocated over a half million dollars! The J Associates members have a wonderful time, combining social activities and raising money to help others while building camaraderie and making new contacts and friends. Through exciting events such as Safari Night, events at St. Louis' hottest locations and dynamic speakers, the members of J Associates are a diverse group who give back to the St. Louis community.

Give to the Bess and Max Broder J Associates Tribute Fund

Bess and Max Broder met at a dance over 71 years ago at the YMHA, the predecessor of the JCC. That was a beginning of many decades and 3 generations of involvement at the JCC for the Broder / Potashnick families. Activities at the J that were significant to family members included Camp Hawthorn, Camp Sabra, day camps, sports, BBYO and J Associates. Upon the passing of Bess and Max Broder, their children, Barry, Bruce and Bobbi Potashnick created the Bess and Max Broder J Associates Endowment Fund that is designated to be dispersed to the annual allocations of J Associates. The family felt that J Associates was the best instrument to distribute funds to multiple significant programs throughout the JCC. The family is proud to be the first and only J Associates Endowment Fund. (Click here to make a tribute!)

Calendar of Events

November 10, 2009 - Tea with a Twist
April 10, 2010 - Dancing in the Loop
May 13, 2010 - Annual Installation Lunch

2009-10 Meeting Schedule

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J Associates Board                                                                    J Associates Executive Board

For more information on J Associates, please contact Ericka Zoll, 314-442-3189.