Staff

The staff at United Hebrew play an essential role in the success of our programs, events and everyday organizational functions. Questions? We are here to assist.

Executive Director

Cori Neidenberg
Contact
314-469-0700

Cori Neidenberg serves as Executive Director of United Hebrew Congregation, a role she has held since 2023 after more than a decade on the UH staff. She holds a degree in Theatre and Communication from Northwestern University and recently completed the Certificate in Synagogue Executive Leadership through the Spertus Institute for Jewish Learning in partnership with the National Association for Temple Administration — a credential focused on advancing synagogue leadership at the executive level. Cori’s professional background is as wide-ranging as it is deep: she has worked at ABC News-20/20 in New York, served as Camp of the Arts Director at the Jewish Community Center of St. Louis, founded Theatre Chaverim and spent thirteen years producing Theatre Unlimited, the JCC’s theatre company for adult actors with disabilities. She also served as a team manager for Team USA at the 2019 European Maccabi Games in Budapest. Born and raised in St. Louis, Cori grew up at United Hebrew and has spent her career giving back to the community that shaped her.

Director of Congregational Music & Cantorial Soloist

Greta Rosenstock Kramer
Contact
314-469-0700

Greta Rosenstock Kramer serves as Director of Congregational Music & Cantorial Soloist at United Hebrew Congregation, bringing years of experience as a ritual leader, choral director, and educator — including work with Lab/Shul in New York City and presentations on Jewish repertoire at state and international conferences. A St. Louis native and longtime UH congregant, she previously served as Music and Drama Educator at Saul Mirowitz Jewish Community School and as Music Specialist at UH, and is completing her Master of Music in Choral Conducting at TU Dublin Conservatoire.

Director of Early Childhood Engagement

Lauren Lourie
Contact
314-434-3404

Lauren Lourie serves as Director of Early Childhood Engagement at United Hebrew, holding a Bachelor’s in Early Childhood Education and Teaching from Indiana University Bloomington and a Master of Education in Innovative Early Childhood Education from the University of Colorado Denver. Her classroom experience spans Houston, Chicago, and St. Louis — including years at the Bernard Zell Anshe Emet Day School and in the Parkway School District — and she brings that same depth of experience to UH’s youngest learners and their families. Lauren received the JPro Educator Award in 2026.

Director of Youth Education & Family Engagement

Samantha Fomera
Contact
 314-439-1314 (c) 
314-434-3404 (0)

Samantha Fomera (she/her) serves as Director of Youth Education & Family Engagement at United Hebrew, bringing more than a decade of experience in educational programming, youth development, and inclusive community building. She holds a Master of Arts in Human Development & Family Sciences from the University of Missouri–Columbia and is currently pursuing a Master of Arts in Jewish Studies at the Academy for Jewish Religion. Samantha has deepened her Jewish leadership through fellowships with the Pardes Institute, Hebrew Union College–Jewish Institute of Religion, and the Anti-Defamation League.

Membership Engagement Manager

Mindy Woolf
email 314-469-0700

Communication Manager

Jen Newmark
email 314-469-0700

Facilities Manager

Jeff Schwartz
email 314-469-0700

Organist and Assistant Music Director/B’nai Mitzvah Tutor

David Cohen
email 314-469-0700

Religious School Music Specialist

Hannah Dubman
email 314-434-3404

Youth Group Advisor

Brian Vail
email 314-434-3404

Accounting Manager/HR Coordinator

Jennifer Tucker
email  314-469-0700

Administrative Assistant: Membership

Elayne Grossberg
email 314-469-0700

Operations Coordinator

Jessy Pieper
email  314-469-0700

Administrative Assistant: Clergy

Esther Olson
email 314-469-0700

Administrative Assistant: Schools and Programming

Angela Klenke
email  314-434-3404

Gift Shop Manager

Iris DeWoskin
314-469-0700

Contact Us

13788 Conway Road
St. Louis, MO 63141
314-469-0700 (Main Office/Clergy)
314-434-3404 (School Office)
temple@unitedhebrew.org

Office Hours

Monday - Friday,
8:30 am - 5:15 pm

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