By David Baugher, Special to the Jewish Light
• Published November 25, 2018
Not too many people have both bodybuilding awards and a microbiology degree in their collection of momentos but Cathleen Kronemer isn’t just any person. Now age 57, the longtime fitness instructor at the Jewish Community Center didn’t even get into...
Mitzvot from the Heart is compiled by Elise Krug, Editorial and Development Associate
• Published November 9, 2018
Kate Barbarash | United Hebrew CongregationAs hard as it was studying Hebrew for her bat mitzvah and as nerve racking as it was standing on the bimah in front of more than 100 people, Kate said it was all worth it. That’s because it brought her to the...
BY DAVID BAUGHER, SPECIAL TO THE JEWISH LIGHT
• Published October 19, 2018
Rabbi James Stone Goodman came to town soon after graduation from Hebrew Union College. “I was ordained in 1981,” said Goodman, 69, a Detroit native. “This was my first stop.”It has been a long one. Beginning at Congregation Shaare Emeth and...
ENCINO, Calif. — Curiosity about my ancestry spurred me to order an at-home genetic testing kit by mail earlier this year. Maybe my blonde hair was a result of some hidden Swedish genes?When the kit arrived, I quickly spit in the tube and sent it off,...
By David Baugher, Special to the Jewish Light
• Published September 26, 2018
Next month, St. Louisans will have the opportunity to learn how to lengthen their lives through lifestyle changes. “We have tremendous power over our health destiny and longevity,” said bestselling author Dr. Michael Greger during a phone interview....
Brian Isele | Congregation Shaare EmethBrian Isele, son of Colleen and George Isele, strongly believes that nobody should ever have to go hungry. As a young boy, Brian’s parents made him aware that many people do not have enough food to feed their...
“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...
Hyatts celebrate 50th anniversaryAdrienne and Arthur Hyatt celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on June 16th at a dinner at Tony’s with their daughter, Marianne, and her husband Steven Chervitz and their children, Jordan, 18, and Allison, 16. On...
Sheldon J. Silberstein, July 7, 2018Dear husband of the late Florence Silberstein; dear father and father-in-law of Harlan (Fran) Green, Richard (Chris) Green, Jodi (Terry) Moss, and Risa (Jeff) Sikora; dear grandfather of the late Alan Green, Cindy Green,...
Kurt S. Herrmann, July 6, 2018Beloved husband of Dee Radman Herrmann; dear father and father-in-law of Michael (Geralyn) Herrmann, Stephen (Julie) Herrmann, Karen (Bill) Elliott; dear grandfather of Forrest, Beth, Benjamin, Addison, and Jonathan; dear...
Carolyn A. Rosenfeld, July 3, 2018 in St. Louis.Carolyn was born on May 5, 1943 to Abraham and Beverly Rosenfeld. She grew up in Des Moines and lived most of her adult life in the St. Louis area.Carolyn graduated from Roosevelt High School in Des Moines...
Joshua Rosen, Congregation Shaare EmethJosh Rosen, son of Marissa and Howard Rosen of Olivette, wanted to share his love of music with his community. He did so with three different organizations. The first was to give back to the place that introduced...
