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St. Louis Jewish Light

Engagements and Weddings

Rebecca Bloom and Jacob Letwat.

Rebecca Bloom, Jacob Letwat planning September ’24 wedding

Published October 19, 2023

Rebecca Bloom, daughter of Patty and Jonathan Bloom of St. Louis, and Jacob Letwat, son of Sheryl and David Letwat of Arlington Heights, Ill., have announced their engagement.  Rebecca is the granddaughter of Joel and Risa Bloom of Houston, Alice (z”l)...

Rimerman-Chabot Engagement

Rimerman-Chabot Engagement

Published September 8, 2023

Claire Hope Rimerman, daughter of Susan and Shawn Rimerman of St. Louis, and Matthew Chabot, son of Victoria and Michael Chabot of St. Louis, have announced their engagement.  Claire is the granddaughter of the late Sidney and Doris Stone and...

Dr. Ira and Barbara Kodner.

Kodners celebrate 60th anniversary

Published August 23, 2023

Dr. Ira and Barbara Kodner of Frontenac celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on August 22, 2023, with their family and friends. Ira is a retired Colon and Rectal surgeon and Professor of Surgery who started the Section of Colon and Rectal Surgery...

Paige Krug and Nathan Herman

Paige Krug and Nathan Herman to make it official

Published August 14, 2023

Paige Krug and Nathan Herman have announced their engagement.  Paige is the daughter of Elise and Mark Krug of St. Louis and the granddaughter of the late Kathleen Jacobson of Dallas, the late Philip and Corrine Jacobson of Ft. Worth, Texas and the...

Chaim Yonah Adler and Kate Wolk

Wolk-Adler Wedding

Published June 21, 2023

Chaim Yonah Adler and Kate Wolk married May 28, 2023 at Nusach Hari B’nai Zion.  Chaim is the son of Richard Adler of St. Louis. Kate is the daughter of Michael and Susan Wolk of Collinsville, Ill. Rabbi Levi Shemtov of Chabad of Washington, D.C....

Photo courtesy of Paul Simon / Forged in the North Photography

Geiger-Root Wedding

Published April 20, 2023

Anna Geiger and Benjamin Root were married Jan. 14, 2023 at the Barnes Foundation in Philadelphia. Rabbi Rebecca Hornstein, a first cousin of the groom, officiated.  Anna is the daughter of Nancy and Glenn Geiger of West Palm Beach, Fla., and the granddaughter...

Allen-Taylor Wedding

Allen-Taylor Wedding

Published April 20, 2023

Joshua Taylor and Alexis Allen were married September 24, 2022 at Westwood Country Club in St. Louis. Cantor Seth Warner of Shaare Emeth officiated. Josh is the son of Todd and Judy Taylor of Creve Coeur and the grandson of Susan Allen, the late Joel...

Photo courtesy of James Roy

Goldstein-Kaplan Engagement

Published April 20, 2023

Andrea Goldstein, daughter of Ken and Maxine Goldstein of St. Louis, and Josh Kaplan, son of Carl and Debbie Kaplan of Columbia, Mo., have announced their engagement.   Andrea is the granddaughter of Milton and Merle Goldstein of St. Louis, and William...

Melissa and Brian Waeckerle tie the knot

Melissa and Brian Waeckerle tie the knot

Published January 30, 2023

Melissa Shultz, daughter of William and Florence Shultz of Chesterfield, and Brian Waeckerle, son of William and Lisa Waeckerle of Chesterfield, were married Oct. 29, 2022 at The Ritz-Carlton in Clayton. Rabbi Daniel Bogard officiated.  Melissa is the...

Shapiro-Weinstein Engagement

Shapiro-Weinstein Engagement

Published November 2, 2022

Amy Shapiro, daughter of Cindy and Lon Shapiro of St. Louis, and Jake Weinstein, son of Suzy and Steve Weinstein of St. Louis, have announced their engagement.  Amy is the granddaughter of the late Arleen and the late Floyd Emert, and the late Ruth...

Abu Dhabi rabbinic wedding is landmark event for Jewish life in Arab world

Abu Dhabi rabbinic wedding is landmark event for Jewish life in Arab world

By Menachem Posner, Chabad.org/newsPublished September 14, 2022

Rabbi Levi Duchman, Rabbi to the UAE, and Lea Hadad celebrated their wedding in the country’s capital city, Abu Dhabi, on Wednesday surrounded by 1,500 guests from around the world. Guests included Emirati royals, prominent rabbis, dignitaries, and...

Photo courtesy of Sarah Corbett Photography

Gershenson-Andereck Wedding

Published September 9, 2022

Sarah Gershenson and Andrew Andereck were married June 4, 2022 at the St. Louis Art Museum. Rabbi Howard Kaplansky of United Hebrew Congregation officiated. Sarah is the daughter of Debbie and Dean Gershenson of Chesterfield and the granddaughter...

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