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A nonprofit, independent news source to inform, inspire, educate and connect the St. Louis Jewish community.

St. Louis Jewish Light

A nonprofit, independent news source to inform, inspire, educate and connect the St. Louis Jewish community.

St. Louis Jewish Light

Anniversaries

Susie and Jerry Comensky

It’s been like a ‘Groundhog Day,’ every day for 60 years for this lucky couple

Published February 8, 2024

Susie and Jerry Comensky were married on Groundhog Day, Feb. 2, 1964 at Congregation B’nai Amoona. They celebrated with family at Spiros to mark their special anniversary. They have 2 sons, Howard and Brent (Karen). The 5 of them will be taking a...

Barbara and Jerry Opinsky

It’s the ‘Diamond’ year for Barbara and Jerry Opinsky

Published February 7, 2024

Barbara and Jerry Opinsky, who met as students at Syracuse University and later tied the knot on Groundhog Day in 1964, joyously mark their 60th wedding anniversary. From Connecticut to Georgia, then Maryland, their journey eventually led them to settle...

Joel and Diana Schmidt celebrate 65th anniversary

Joel and Diana Schmidt celebrate 65th anniversary

Published December 7, 2023

Joel and Diana Schmidt of St. Louis are celebrating their 65th anniversary.  Sixty-five years, three girls, three grandchildren and two cities have added up to a very full life. So many friends at so many dinners cooked by Joel made for a lot of laughter...

John and Judy Brandvein celebrate 6.5 decades of happily ever after

John and Judy Brandvein celebrate 6.5 decades of happily ever after

Published November 16, 2023

John and Judy Brandvein of Creve Coeur are celebrating their 65th anniversary this month. John, originally from Waterbury, Conn., moved to St. Louis to attend Washington University where he met Judy Kessler on a blind date when she was only 17 years...

❤️ Furfines celebrate 65th anniversary ❤️

❤️ Furfines celebrate 65th anniversary ❤️

Published September 20, 2023

Carolyn and Chuck Furfine celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary on Aug. 4. They were accompanied by their son, Earl, grandson, Ben, nieces, grandnephew and friends. The Furfines’ festivities began at the Shabbat service at Congregation Temple Israel....

❤️ Schraiers celebrate 75th anniversary ❤️

❤️ Schraiers celebrate 75th anniversary ❤️

Published September 20, 2023

Milton and Marilyn (Schwartz) Schraier of Clayton are celebrating their 75th wedding anniversary.     From the day they met they have enjoyed every moment of each other’s company. Their love for each other has only grown and they serve as role...

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