By Eric Berger, Staff Writer
• Published August 2, 2018
Lazer Lloyd, a blues-rock guitarist who lives in Beit Shemesh, Israel, doesn’t give short answers — even to seemingly simple questions like, “Do you describe yourself as Jewish?”“Well, I mean, I personally observe Shabbat, and I am trying to...
NEW YORK (JTA) — Cantor Philip Sherman gives me a call after having finished two circumcisions before noon on Tuesday. That’s a light day, he explains. On Thursday, he will be performing circumcisions for four baby boys; on Friday, he’ll do five.Sherman,...
Florence Shultz, Chesterfield
• Published July 26, 2018
From Florence Shultz of Chesterfield: I have always had a passion for cooking and baking. When I was growing up, I always helped my grandmother and mother cook. I have many great memories of baking with my two daughters, Charlotte and Melissa, when...
By Burton Boxerman, Special to the Jewish Light
• Published July 26, 2018
While Rabbi Jonathan Wittenberg of New North London Synagogue was in Jerusalem visiting his father’s family, his father’s sister, Steffi, passed away. After Steffi’s burial, Wittenberg and his cousin Michal (Steffi’s daughter), began to clear...
Thúy-Lan Võ Lite and Gabriel Nathan Friedman were married June 9, 2018 at Lumen Private Event Space, where Rabbi James Bennett of Congregation Shaare Emeth officiated. Thúy-Lan is the daughter of Dr. Thúy-Liêũ T. Võ and the late Dr. Howard S....
Eleanor Dubinsky and Steve Zwolak go way back to the days when she was a camper and he was a counselor at Camp Pegnita in Kirkwood. Dubinsky doesn’t remember knowing him there, but she recalls the indelible impact he had on her brother, Frank, when...
NEW YORK (JTA) — The National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene’s new production of “Fiddler on the Roof” enacts a familiar story in an unfamiliar language. The actors sing about joy and hardship, and argue about the importance of tradition, in the language...
“Greet everyone with a warm, cheerful, and pleasant countenance.” (Pirkei Avot 1:15)There are a myriad of programs, classes, events and activities just waiting for someone to register; the list of options for involvement, connecting and engaging with...
By Nate Bloom, Special to the Jewish Light
• Published July 19, 2018
At the Movies: Opening soon “Don’t Worry, He Won’t Get Far on Foot,” is based on the true-life story of the late John Callahan (JOAQUIN PHOENIX, 48. Phoenix’s mother is Jewish and he identifies as a secular Jew). Callahan’s severe alcoholism...
While you were sleepingA favorite 2016 Jewish Light story of mine detailed Cantor Ron Eichaker’s mentoring of an Olympic hopeful in javelin throwing. Through the story readers come to know that Eichaker, whose cantorial day job is at United Hebrew,...
Sarah Silverman at Hulu’s “I Love You America” in Los Angeles, Oct. 11, 2017. (Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images)(JTA) — “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” and Sarah Silverman’s new late-night show earned Emmy nominations on Thursday.“Maisel,”...
Lenore and Eddie Pepper are celebrating their 65th anniversary. They started dating in high school at University City High School. In December, after Lenore graduated high school, Eddie proposed and they were married the following July 26, 1953 at Shaare...
