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St. Louis Jewish Light

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Bat mitzvah: Marni Shayna Rosen

Bat mitzvah: Marni Shayna Rosen

Published October 19, 2021

Marni Shayna Rosen, daughter of Drs. Diane and David Rosen of St. Louis, will become a bat mitzvah Nov. 13, 2021 at Congregation B’nai Amoona. Marni is the granddaughter of Joyce Raskin of Brooklyn,...

Bergers celebrate 50th anniversary

Bergers celebrate 50th anniversary

Published October 12, 2021

Barbara (Rudin) Berger and Doron Berger of Clayton celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on September 26, 2021 with a small gathering at the Chase Park Plaza Hotel, where they were married 50 years...

Cohens celebrate 70th anniversary

Cohens celebrate 70th anniversary

Published October 11, 2021

Marion Zuckerman Cohen and Gerald William Cohen of University City recently celebrated their 70th anniversary. The couple have three children, Ellen Cohen Mirowitz, Joyce Cohen Olshan and Howard Cohen,...

Michael and Susie Hearst celebrate 60th anniversary

Michael and Susie Hearst celebrate 60th anniversary

Published October 5, 2021

On September 3rd Michael and Susie Hearst celebrated 60 years of marriage.  They were introduced by a good friend when they were juniors at University City High School and became high school sweethearts. ...

Hirschfeld-Monteforte Engagement

Hirschfeld-Monteforte Engagement

Published September 27, 2021

Rebecca Lynn Hirschfeld, daughter of Adrienne and Mark Hirschfeld of Ladue, and Joseph Monteforte, son of Camelia Monteforte of Venice, Fla. and the late Patrick Monteforte of New Jersey, have announced...

Weinberg-Kaplan Engagement

Weinberg-Kaplan Engagement

Published September 27, 2021

Lindsey Weinberg and Mark Kaplan have announced their engagement. Lindsey is the daughter of Donald and Karen Weinberg of St. Louis. Mark is the son of Steve and Sara Kaplan of Memphis. The couple...

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Marian and Maurice L. Hirsch Jr. Celebrate 60th anniversary

Published September 21, 2021

Marian Wiener and Maurice L. (Bud) Hirsch Jr. were married on Aug. 27, 1961 at the Sheraton Hotel in Philadelphia. They were married by the Director and Associate Director of NFTY, Sam Cook and Joe Goldman....

B’nai mitzvah: Bodie and Cooper Buxner

B’nai mitzvah: Bodie and Cooper Buxner

Published September 21, 2021

Bodie and Cooper Buxner, twin sons of Courtney and Evan Buxner, became b’nai mitzvah Sept. 18, 2021. Bodie and Cooper are the grandsons of Larry and Margie Buxner of Olivette. They have one sister,...

Betty and Gene Landow Celebrate 65th anniversary

Betty and Gene Landow Celebrate 65th anniversary

Published September 21, 2021

Congratulations to Betty and Gene Landow who will be celebrating their 65th wedding anniversary on Oct. 7, 2021. They have three children, Neil (Lynn), Richard (Yolanda) and Bruce (JoAnn), as well as six...

Prywitch-Boresow Engagement

Prywitch-Boresow Engagement

Published September 21, 2021

  Lauren Brooke Prywitch and Brett Ryan Boresow have announced their engagement.  Lauren is the daughter of Audrey and Rick Prywitch of Chesterfield. She is the granddaughter of Marvin and Shirley...

Rubins celebrate 50th anniversary

Rubins celebrate 50th anniversary

Published September 10, 2021

Michael H. Rubin and Deann Joy (née Zvibleman) Rubin celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in June.  Deann is a graduate of the University of Kansas with a degree in design. She is still a working...

Schapiro-Cahn Engagement

Schapiro-Cahn Engagement

Published September 10, 2021

Diana Schapiro and Aaron Cahn have announced their engagement. Diana is the daughter of Barry Schapiro and the late Fran Schapiro of Chesterfield.  Aaron is the son and stepson of Sandy and...

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