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Celebrations

Goldberg — Rivkin-Haas Wedding

Goldberg — Rivkin-Haas Wedding

Published February 2, 2022

Benjamin S. Goldberg and Elana K. Rivkin-Haas were married Nov. 27, 2021, surrounded by family at the home of the bride’s aunt and uncle, in Sherman Oaks, Calif.  Ben is the son of Leslie Rickard...

Adelsteins celebrate 60th anniversary

Adelsteins celebrate 60th anniversary

Published January 20, 2022

Harriet and David Adelstein recently celebrated their 60th anniversary. The couple has three children, Cheryl Adelstein (Dan Davison), Michael Adelstein and Wendy Adelstein, and two grandchildren, Hannah...

Photo: Shana Tozer Photography

Birth Announcement: Madison Ava Jolly

Published January 19, 2022

David and Emily Jolly of Chesterfield would like to announce the birth of their daughter, Madison Ava Jolly, on Dec. 9, 2021 at St. Luke's Hospital in Chesterfield, weighing 8 pounds, 7 ounces. Madison...

Harvey and Wilma Gerstein Celebrate 65th Anniversary

Harvey and Wilma Gerstein Celebrate 65th Anniversary

Published January 18, 2022

On Feb. 10, Harvey and Wilma Gerstein (Tennenbaum) will celebrate their 65th wedding anniversary. Life has been good to the couple. At 86 years old, they are both very active, enjoying long daily walks...

Brodsky-Kootman Engagement

Brodsky-Kootman Engagement

Published January 4, 2022

Sara Brodsky, daughter of Andrea and Randy Brodsky of St. Louis, and Jason Kootman, son of Marc and Cheryl Kootman of St. Louis, have announced their engagement. Sara is the granddaughter of Carl Golder...

Murov-Snow Wedding

Murov-Snow Wedding

Published January 4, 2022

Jonah Samuel Murov and Amanda Brooke Snow were married Oct. 10, 2021 at Beth Emeth Bais Yehuda Synagogue in Toronto, where Rabbi Howard Morrison officiated. Jonah is the son of Hedy Ehrlich and...

Birth Announcement: Anaelle Joy Weber

Birth Announcement: Anaelle Joy Weber

Published December 14, 2021

Brian and Sarah Weber of Dallas would like to announce the birth of their daughter, Anaelle Joy Weber, on Nov. 29, 2021, weighing 7 pounds, 3 ounces. Anaelle is the granddaughter of Douglas and Sheryl...

Salky-Weinstein Wedding

Salky-Weinstein Wedding

Published December 14, 2021

Ellie Salky and Jared Weinstein were married Aug. 7, 2021 at Westwood Country Club, where Rabbi Jim Bennett of Congregation Shaare Emeth officiated. Ellie is the daughter of Molly and Kenny Salky of...

Jim and Barbara Baer celebrate 50th Wedding Anniversary

Jim and Barbara Baer celebrate 50th Wedding Anniversary

Published December 14, 2021

Jim and Barb Baer of Olivette are happy to announce the celebration of their 50th year of marriage on the weekend of Dec. 17-18. The actual date is Dec. 26, 1971. But to accommodate holiday travel for...

Ignite YP ends Hanukkah with a bang of a party!

Ignite YP ends Hanukkah with a bang of a party!

Jordan Palmer, CHIEF DIGITAL CONTENT OFFICERPublished December 6, 2021

St. Louis has a multitude of groups and communities offering educational and social opportunities for younger Jewish men and women. One such group, Ignite YP is a Young Professional (YP) organization dedicated...

Bar Mitzvah: Sam Alfred Abeles

Bar Mitzvah: Sam Alfred Abeles

Published November 16, 2021

Sam Alfred Abeles became a bar mitzvah Nov. 13, 2021 at Congregation Temple Israel. A seventh-grade student at Wydown Middle School, Sam is the son of Jenny and Zach Abeles of Clayton.  Sam is the grandson...

Photo: Lauren Nicole Imagery

Starr-DuBois Wedding

Published November 16, 2021

Samantha Rachel Starr and Ryan Christopher DuBois were married Oct. 2, 2021 at Meadowbrook Country Club, where Rabbi Amy Feder officiated.   Samantha is the daughter of Jill and Steve Starr of St. Louis....

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