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St. Louis Jewish Light

A nonprofit, independent news source to inform, inspire, educate and connect the St. Louis Jewish community.

St. Louis Jewish Light

Celebrations

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....

Birth Announcement: Ariel Elías Münster

Birth Announcement: Ariel Elías Münster

Published November 16, 2021

Rena and Roberto Münster of Olivette would like to announce the birth of their son, Ariel Elías Münster, on Oct. 26, 2021, weighing 8 pounds. Ariel is the grandson of Mark and Judy Hoffman of Clayton,...

Photo: Video Gate Studio Photography

Bat mitzvah: Shauna Faye Kruger

Published November 16, 2021

Shauna Kruger will become a bat mitzvah on Dec. 4, 2021. Shauna is the daughter of Nicole Kruger from Denver, and Warren Kruger from Johannesburg, South Africa. She is the youngest of three children, one...

Birth Announcement: Harper Himidian

Birth Announcement: Harper Himidian

Published November 2, 2021

Eden and Haig Himidian of Chicago would like to announce the birth of their daughter, Harper Lucille Himidian, on Aug. 27, 2021, weighing 8 pounds, 4 ounces. Harper is the granddaughter of Judith and...

Photo: Yana Hotter, Spoonful of Sugar Photography

Szteinberg-Mirowitz Engagement

Published November 2, 2021

Gaby Szteinberg and Zachary Mirowitz have announced their engagement. Gaby is the daughter of Anita Bursztyn of Cochabamba, Bolivia, and Eduardo Szteinberg of Buenos Aires, Argentina. She is the granddaughter...

Birth Announcement: Eli Sommer

Birth Announcement: Eli Sommer

Published November 2, 2021

Michael and Alexandra Sommer of Salt Lake City would like to announce the birth of their son, Eli Ross Sommer, on September 27, 2021, weighing 5 pounds, 15 ounces. Eli is the grandson of Mario and Rebel...

McKeague-Hirschfeld Engagement

McKeague-Hirschfeld Engagement

Published November 2, 2021

Kaitlin McKeague, daughter of Linda and Tom McKeague of Tinley Park, Ill., and Matthew Evan Hirschfeld, son of Adrienne and Mark Hirschfeld of Ladue, have announced their engagement.  Matthew is the...

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