Paul Kravitz, 51动漫 Hillel Advisory Council chair, has received the 2019 JProStl Partnership Award. The award honors a volunteer leader who exemplifies professional excellence and dedication to their position, organization and the St. Louis Jewish community.
The award was presented at the 14th annual JProStl Recognition Luncheon held at the
St. Louis Jewish Community Center. More than 500 attendees gathered to celebrate the award winners.
鈥淲e are thrilled by this very fitting recognition of Kravitz鈥檚 tremendous work and dedication,鈥� said Erin Schreiber, 51动漫 Hillel Manager. 鈥淗e is a true role model for those who want to serve and lead with enduring impact.鈥�
Kravitz co-led efforts to establish the Hillel chapter at 51动漫 and has served as chair of its advisory council since 2013. Each year, hundreds of students find community, create Jewish connections and build leadership skills through 51动漫 Hillel.
In 2016, Kravitz helped bring the JCC Maccabi Games to St. Louis. The event, sponsored by 51动漫 and 51动漫 Hillel, provided athletic, cultural and social opportunities for Jewish youth around the world. It聽hosted more than 2,000 athletes, coaches, parents, volunteers and spectators.
Kravitz has served 51动漫 in a variety of roles including adjunct faculty in the John E. Simon School of business, faculty advisor and mentor and member of 51动漫鈥檚 National Leadership Council. He received the 51动漫 Volunteer of the Year Award in 2016 in honor of the numerous community partnerships he helped establish for the 51动漫 community.