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St. Louis Jewish Light

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St. Louis Jewish Light

Engagements and Weddings

Diaz-Timberman Engagement

Diaz-Timberman Engagement

Published May 3, 2019

Louis G. and Sheryl Timberman announce the engagement of their son, Alex, to Ashley Diaz, the daughter of Harry and Kimberly Diaz of St. Charles. Alex is the grandson of the late Rochelle Hall of St. Louis.The groom-to-be is nearing completion of a master’s...

Soclof-Portman Engagement

Soclof-Portman Engagement

Published May 3, 2019

Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Portman announce the engagement of their son Stuart to Rachel Soclof, daughter of Steven and Michal Soclof, of Beachwood, Ohio. The groom-to-be graduated from Parkway West High School. He received his bachelor’s degree in biology...

Goochee-Wilson Engagement

Goochee-Wilson Engagement

Published April 12, 2019

Gail Goochee and Scott Wilson have announced their engagement.Gail is the daughter of Connie Goochee and Charles Goochee and the stepdaughter of Kevin Dolan. Scott is the son of Sheri and Gary Wilson of Chesterfield and the grandson of Marvin and Sandy...

Photo courtesy Tower Photography

Salant-Clements Wedding

Published March 21, 2019

Lindsey Michelle Salant and Keith William Clements were married Sept. 23, 2018 at the Stone House of Saint Charles, where Rabbi Susan Talve of Central Reform Congregation officiated.Lindsey is the daughter of Gary and Sherry Salant of Lake Saint Louis....

Freeman-Bernstein Engagement

Freeman-Bernstein Engagement

Published March 21, 2019

Rachael Cassandra Freeman and Scott Richard Bernstein have announced their engagement. Rachael is the daughter of Mary Collins and Vince Freeman, both of Nashville, Tenn. Scott is the son of Mark and Barbara Bernstein of Chesterfield. He is the grandson...

Photo: Catherine Rhodes Photography

Prywitch-Gallant Engagement

Published March 7, 2019

Jamie Lynn Prywitch, daughter of Audrey and Rick Prywitch of Chesterfield, and Dr. Richard Charles Gallant, son of Amy and Steve Gallant of Chesterfield, have announced their engagement. Jamie is the granddaughter of Ruth Randolph and the late Robert...

Cohn-Meagher Wedding

Cohn-Meagher Wedding

Published March 4, 2019

Emily Mara Cohn and Brendan Cormac Meagher were married Aug. 12, 2017 in Vinalhaven, Maine, where Kelly Richards officiated, and at a second ceremony Nov. 11, 2017 at Congregation Shaare Emeth, where Rabbi Jeffrey Stiffman and Cantor Seth Warner officiated....

Photo courtesy Love and Life Photography

Levy-Braslow Engagement

Published March 1, 2019

Sara Lynn Levy, daughter of Mimi and Marty Levy of Chesterfield, and Jeremy Braslow, son of Mary Frances and Marvin Braslow of Memphis, Tenn., have announced their engagement. Sara Lynn is the granddaughter of the late Jean and the late Bernard Kaplan...

Melvin-Gitlin Wedding

Melvin-Gitlin Wedding

Published February 18, 2019

Brandi Melvin and Pete Gitlin were married October 14, 2018, at Thorncrown Chapel in Eureka Springs, Ark. The reception was held at the Crescent Hotel in Eureka Springs.Brandi is the daughter of Dr. Dan and Theodora McHan of Bolivar, Mo., and Steve Pearson...

Photo courtesy Hannah Pickle

Aguillard-Baris Engagement

Published January 31, 2019

April Anne Aguillard, daughter of Drake and Jennifer Aguillard of Opelousas, La., and Justin Alexander Baris, son of Mitch and Lynda Baris of Chesterfield, have announced their engagement. April is the granddaughter of Charles and Janice Aguillard of...

Photo courtesy: Hannah Persson Photography, Chicago

Bunsick-Veren Wedding

Published January 17, 2019

Steffeni Paige Bunsick and Derek Kyle Veren were married July 28, 2018 at The Hotel Allegro in Chicago. Rabbi Howard Kaplansky of United Hebrew Congregation officiated.Steffeni is the daughter of Stan and Denise Bunsick of Chesterfield and the granddaughter...

Waxman-Brandvein Wedding

Waxman-Brandvein Wedding

Published December 28, 2018

Lindsay Joy Waxman and Adam Joseph Brandvein were married Nov. 24, 2018 at Hilton St. Louis Frontenac, where Rabbi James Bennett of Congregation Shaare Emeth officiated. Lindsay is the daughter of Sherri Waxman of Scottsdale, Ariz. and Brent Waxman of...

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