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St. Louis Jewish Light

Engagements and Weddings

Ilana Taxman and Richard Wernick

Ilana Taxman and Richard Wernick announce their engagement: Wedding planned for October 2024 in St. Louis

Published September 26, 2024

Ilana Taxman, daughter of Maria and Philip Taxman of St. Louis, and Richard Wernick, son of Ina and Jerome (z”l) Wernick of Potomac, Md. have announced their engagement. Ilana is a graduate of MICDS and Cornell University, where she earned both a bachelor’s...

Walker, Lukens announce engagement

Walker, Lukens announce engagement

Published January 26, 2024

Isaac Walker and Gabrielle Lukens have announced their engagement.  Isaac is the son of Susan and Peter Walker of St. Louis; Gabi is the daughter of Jennifer and Charles Lukens of Kansas City, Mo.  Isaac and Gabi are both graduates of the University...

Melanie Rush and Judah Weinerman planning 2025 wedding

Melanie Rush and Judah Weinerman planning 2025 wedding

Published January 26, 2024

Melanie Rush and Judah Weinerman have announced their engagement.  Melanie is the daughter of Jason and Nancy Rush and the late Cynthia Rush, all of St. Louis. She is the granddaughter of Dr. Robert and Rochelle Rush of Delray Beach, Fla.;...

Photo: Lizzy Jurries

Levine-Graham Engagement

Published January 19, 2024

Rebecca Gabrielle Levine and Ryan Michael Graham have announced their engagement. Becca is the daughter of Leiba and Ken Levine of St. Louis, who are members of Congregation Shaare Emeth. Leiba is a teacher at Saul Mirowitz Jewish Community School....

Photo courtesy of Emily Fanara of Your Story

Wedding: Sarah Sherer-Kohlburn & Benjamin Douglas Singer

Published January 10, 2024

Sarah Sherer-Kohlburn and Benjamin Douglas Singer were married Sept. 3, 2023 in St. Louis. Sarah is the daughter of Barbara Sherer and William Kohlburn, and the granddaughter of Arlene Sherer (z”l), Martin Sherer (z”l), and David Schnur. Benjamin...

Lisker-Rude Wedding

Lisker-Rude Wedding

Published December 4, 2023

Claire Lisker and Sam Rude were married Aug. 20, 2023 in Mexico City, Mexico.  Claire is the daughter of Mauricio and Marcia Lisker of St. Louis, and the granddaughter of Sarita Melman of Mexico City. Sam is the son of Adam and Helene Rude of Briarcliff...

Sammy Chervitz and Devora Meroz are engaged

Sammy Chervitz and Devora Meroz are engaged

Published December 1, 2023

Sammy Chervitz, son of Marc Chervitz and Vicki Redler Chervitz of St. Louis, and Devora Meroz, daughter of Eli and Risha Meroz of Montreal, have announced their engagement.  Sammy is the grandson of Rayna and Larry Chervitz of Chesterfield, and Alice...

Welcome to the world Eli Martin Mione

Welcome to the world Eli Martin Mione

Published December 1, 2023

Lauren and Zach Mione of St. Louis would like to announce the birth of their son, Eli Martin Mione, on Aug. 23, 2023, weighing 6 pounds, 12 ounces.   Eli is the grandson of Monica and Joel Perlmutter of St. Louis; Debi and Stephen Connelly of Poughkeepsie,...

Rachel Berwald, Russel Cohen announce their engagement

Rachel Berwald, Russel Cohen announce their engagement

Published December 1, 2023

Rachel Berwald, daughter of Bruce and Laurie Berwald of St. Louis, and Russell Cohen, son of Ethan and Gena Cohen of Shaker Heights, Ohio, would like to announce their engagement. Rachel is the granddaughter of Gayle and David Berwald of St. Louis, and...

Sasha Kopp and Robert Hass.

Sasha Kopp, Robert Hass tie the knot in Cambridge, Mass

Published December 1, 2023

Sasha Kopp and Robert Hass of Cambridge, Mass., were married Oct. 15, 2023 at DeCordova Sculpture Park and Museum in Lincoln, Mass. Rabbi Aliza Berger will officiate. Sasha is the daughter of Diane and the late Jerry Kopp of St. Louis. Robert is the...

Dr. Paul and Barbara Melnik celebrate 50th anniversary

Dr. Paul and Barbara Melnik celebrate 50th anniversary

Published October 19, 2023

Dr. Paul and Barbara Melnik of Chesterfield have celebrated their golden wedding anniversary. The couple was married on April 6, 1973 at United Hebrew Congregation. Paul is an orthodontist who retired from private practice in 2012. Barbara was a teacher...

Traci Goldstein, Jeffrey Holdener get engaged at the Butterfly House

Traci Goldstein, Jeffrey Holdener get engaged at the Butterfly House

Published October 19, 2023

Traci Goldstein and Jeffrey Holdener have announced their engagement.   Traci is the daughter of Dolores Goldstein (z’l) and Harold Fishman (z’l), both of St. Louis. She attended Parkway Central High School and received a bachelor’s degree...

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