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Engagements and Weddings

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...

Scholl-Schmittdiel Engagement

Scholl-Schmittdiel Engagement

Published September 9, 2022

Shea Scholl, daughter of Tim and Marty Scholl of Jackson, Mo., and Thomas Schmittdiel, son of Thomas & Randee Schmittdiel of Chesterfield, have announced their engagement. Shea is the granddaughter of Marlene Scholl and the late Ray Scholl...

Grosz-Groswald Wedding

Grosz-Groswald Wedding

Published August 12, 2022

Heather Brooke Grosz and Maxwell Joseph Groswald were married April 15, 2022 in Clayton. Rabbi Howard Kaplansky of United Hebrew Congregation officiated. Heather is the daughter of Judy and Keith Grosz of Chesterfield and the granddaughter of Shirlene...

Richard and Horty Levinson celebrate 69th anniversary

Richard and Horty Levinson celebrate 69th anniversary

Published July 28, 2022

While Stan the Man, Red Schoendienst, and Enos Slaughter were bringing in a victory for the Cards down the road at Sportsman’s Park exactly 70 years ago, Horty Strauss and Dick Levinson were beginning their life journey together on a hayride under the...

Portman-Bach Engagement

Portman-Bach Engagement

Published July 28, 2022

Joel Portman, son of Ronald and Marsha (z’’l) Portman of St. Louis, and Alicia Bach, daughter of Jill and Alan Bach of Dallas, have announced their engagement. Joel is the grandson of the late Marvin and the late Shirley Portman and the late Herbert...

McKeague-Hirschfeld Wedding

McKeague-Hirschfeld Wedding

Published July 28, 2022

Matthew Hirschfeld and Kaitlin McKeague were married April 2, 2022 at the Cog Hill Golf and Country Club in Chicago. Kaitlyn is the daughter of Linda and Tom McKeague. Matthew is the son Adrienne and Mark Hirschfeld. Lucie Seitalski was Maid of...

Miller-Bertish Engagement 

Miller-Bertish Engagement 

Published July 14, 2022

Chloe Elizabeth Miller, daughter of Todd and Lori Miller of Lee’s Summit, Mo. and Jacob Daniel Bertish, son of Gerry and Jodie Bertish of St. Louis, have announced their engagement.  Chloe is the granddaughter of Irving “Pudge” and Bonnie...

Walker-Becker Engagement

Walker-Becker Engagement

Published July 14, 2022

  Keila Makamae Walker and Daniel Ryan Becker have announced their engagement. Keila is the daughter of Christine McKenzie-Walker and the late Mark Walker from Kailua, Hawaii. She is the granddaughter of the late Bruce and Phyllis “Tutu”...

Sidney and Toby Brenner celebrate 75th anniversary 

Sidney and Toby Brenner celebrate 75th anniversary 

Published June 9, 2022

Sidney Brenner and Toby Lerman were introduced at a wedding, by a mutual friend. On their first date, Sidney proposed. They were married the next year, on June 15, 1947 in the midst of a bus strike. The Brenners, who live in University City, said they...

Frieberger-Brooks Engagement

Frieberger-Brooks Engagement

Published June 9, 2022

Sara Rachel Frieberger of Brentwood and Todd William Brooks of Peoria, Ill., have announced their engagement. Sara is the daughter of Drs. Susan and Judel Lew of Chesterfield, and the late M. David Frieberger of St. Louis. She is the granddaughter...

Moseley-Weisel Wedding

Moseley-Weisel Wedding

Published June 9, 2022

Emily Moseley and Daniel Weisel were married April 23, 2022 at the Third Degree Glass Factory in St. Louis. The ceremony was officiated by their dear friend, Amanda Dube. Emily is the daughter of Juli and Tad Moseley of Springfield, Mo. Daniel is the...

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