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Bar and Bat Mitzvahs

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Mitzvot from the Heart: Benjamin Levine

Compiled by Elise KrugPublished May 20, 2010

Benjamin Levine, Congregation Shaare EmethBenjamin Levine admired the volunteer work his mother did and felt such sympathy for those in dire states of physical distress. Son of Janice and David Levine of Chesterfield, he decided to follow in her footsteps...

Mitzvot from the Heart: Kyla Gersten

Mitzvot from the Heart: Kyla Gersten

Compiled by Elise KrugPublished May 20, 2010

Kyla Gersten, Congregation B'nai AmoonaPerforming mitzvot is nothing new to Kyla Gersten, daughter of Laura Shapiro and Mark Gersten of Creve Coeur. Since second grade, she has been helping her grandfather lead the Friday night services at Delmar Gardens...

Mitzvot from the Heart: Julia Goldman

Mitzvot from the Heart: Julia Goldman

Compiled by Elise KrugPublished May 14, 2010

Julia Goldman, Congregation Kol AmRecycling is very important to Julia, daughter of Elizabeth and Scott Goldman - especially, the recycling of plastic grocery bags.Julia's family lives in Chesterfield and she could not understand why a service isn't provided...

Mitzvot from the Heart: Brayden Sternklar

Mitzvot from the Heart: Brayden Sternklar

Compiled by Elise KrugPublished May 14, 2010

Brayden Sternklar, Congregation Shaare Emeth Brayden Sternklar has always had a passion for hockey. He has been part of the St Louis Rockets hockey club since age 5. So, it was only natural that he took that passion and put it into his mitzvah project. ...

Brian Epsten with local Jewish War Veterans Joe Iken (left) and Ralph Shower.

Mitzvah project helps veterans honor fallen soldiers

Published May 14, 2010

Brian Epsten, Central Reform Congregation Brian Epsten, soon to turn 13 and celebrate his bar mitzvah at Central Reform Congregation, will turn his special day into a tribute to others. He will honor deceased Jewish war veterans with words — and action....

Congratulations to…

KATIE NICOLE KOOTMAN,Published May 30, 2006

daughter of Marc and Cheryl Kootman, on May 20, 2006, at United Hebrew Congregation. Grandparents are Philip and Florence Kootman and Dr. Arnold Fram and the late Betty Fram. SOPHIE CATHERINE NEWMAN, daughter of Stacey and Burt Newman, of Congregation...

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