Tzedek Awards
The word Tzedek means "justice" in Hebrew. Our Tzedek Award honorees embody the mission of JCRC, to foster a just, democratic, and pluralistic society in St. Louis, across the US, and in Israel - building bridges of understanding that seek to combat antisemitism and challenge all forms of hate, bias, and bigotry.
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JCRC Tzedek Awards
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This Year's Honorees:
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Leonard & Julie Frankel, Batya Abramson-Goldstein Legacy Award
Clarence Jackson, Norman A. Stack Community Relations Award
Nikki Weinstein, Michael & Barbara Newmark Emerging Leader Award
Rachel Miller & "Shaving Israel", Joel & Joanne Iskiwitch Israel Award
Brian Jennings, Michael & Barbara Newmark Institute for Human Relations Pluralism Award
Joyce Jones, Michael & Barbara Newmark Institute for Human Relations Pluralism Award
Blake Hamilton, Michael & Barbara Newmark Institute for Human Relations Pluralism Award
Mary Pedersen, Michael & Barbara Newmark Institute for Human Relations Pluralism Award
Samir Oaden, The Milton I. & Merle K. Goldstein Scholarship for Outstanding 2026 Soldan International Studies High School Graduate
Jean Estrin & Judy Hoffman, Student to Student Outstanding Volunteer Award
The Tzedek Awards honor members of the Jewish community along with members of our interfaith and intergroup community partners whose passion and dedication strengthen the St. Louis region.
This year, we continued to feature the Student to Student program of the JCRC's Newmark Institute, one of our most impactful programs and one of the ways we most effectively connect our Jewish community to the wider St. Louis community.
2026 Tzedek Award Co-Chairs:
Michael & Leslie Litwack,
Guillermo A. Rodriguez & Gail Appelson
JCRC Tzedek Awards
May 20, 2026
Clayton Plaza Hotel
