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St. Louis Jewish Light

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St. Louis Jewish Light

Engagements and Weddings

Greta Rosenstock and Charlie Kramer

Songleader Bootcamp alums Greta and Charlie tie the knot

Published July 9, 2025

Greta Rosenstock and Charlie Kramer were married May 25, 2025 at the Anheuser-Busch Biergarten.  Greta is the daughter of Lisa and David Rosenstock of St. Louis. Charlie is the son of Michael and Colette Kramer of Los Angeles. The couple first...

Jamie Hurwitz and John Notter Jr.

St. Louis natives Jamie Hurwitz and John Notter Jr. engaged

Published July 9, 2025

Tracy and Mike Hurwitz are delighted to announce the engagement of their daughter, Jamie Hurwitz, to John Notter Jr., son of Jane and John Notter Sr. of St. Louis. Both Jamie and John are St. Louis natives and attended nearby high schools—Jamie graduated...

Almog Dadia and  Sydney Lefton

From Camp Sabra to Tel Aviv—this love story is heading to the chuppah

Published April 21, 2025

Sydney Lefton and Almog Dadia have announced their engagement.  Sydney is the daughter of Debbie and Mike Lefton of St. Louis. She is the granddaughter of Sue and Mark Koritz of St. Louis, and the late Marleen and Morris Lefton.  Almog is the son...

Love, long distance and a beach proposal: Zach and Amelia plan a 2026 wedding

Love, long distance and a beach proposal: Zach and Amelia plan a 2026 wedding

Published March 23, 2025

Zach Zlepper and Amelia Nathan have announced their engagement.  Zach is the son of Denise Meckler and Myles Zlepper of St. Louis. He is the grandson of Barbara and the late Donald Meckler of Cleveland, and Terry and Eleanor Zlepper of St. Louis. Amelia...

Photo: Heningston Studios

Seth and Shira tie the knot surrounded by family, friends and two Aarons

Published March 23, 2025

Seth Wiesman and Shira Simon were married Sept. 22, 2024 in Rockford, Ill.   Seth is the son of Kathy and Mark Wiesman of Chesterfield. He is the grandson of Linda and Howard Kenyon of Phoenix, and Marcia and the late Judge Melvyn Wiesman of Creve Coeur.  Shira...

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...

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