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

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

Bar mitzvah: Beckett Leonard

Bar mitzvah: Beckett Leonard

Published December 20, 2023

Beckett Leonard, son of Rachel and Jake Leonard, became a bar mitzvah in November 2023 at Congregation Temple Israel.  Beckett is the grandson of Linda and Ben Seltzer, and Karen and Andy Leonard,...

Bar mitzvah: John Mertz

Bar mitzvah: John Mertz

Published December 20, 2023

John Mertz, son of Allison Paskal and Christopher Mertz of Chesterfield, became a bar mitzvah in November, 2023 at Congregation Shaare Emeth. John is the grandson of Mary and the late John Mertz,...

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Brandts mark 95th birthday and 69th anniversary

Published December 20, 2023

Earlier in the fall, the extended Brandt family returned from a week in Isla Mujeres, Mexico where they celebrated Willy Brandt’s 95th birthday as well as he and his wife Sylvia’s 69th anniversary. The...

Joel and Diana Schmidt celebrate 65th anniversary

Joel and Diana Schmidt celebrate 65th anniversary

Published December 7, 2023

Joel and Diana Schmidt of St. Louis are celebrating their 65th anniversary.  Sixty-five years, three girls, three grandchildren and two cities have added up to a very full life. So many friends at so...

Lisker-Rude Wedding

Lisker-Rude Wedding

Published December 4, 2023

Claire Lisker and Sam Rude were married Aug. 20, 2023 in Mexico City, Mexico.  Claire is the daughter of Mauricio and Marcia Lisker of St. Louis, and the granddaughter of Sarita Melman of Mexico City. Sam...

Sammy Chervitz and Devora Meroz are engaged

Sammy Chervitz and Devora Meroz are engaged

Published December 1, 2023

Sammy Chervitz, son of Marc Chervitz and Vicki Redler Chervitz of St. Louis, and Devora Meroz, daughter of Eli and Risha Meroz of Montreal, have announced their engagement.  Sammy is the grandson of...

Welcome to the world Eli Martin Mione

Welcome to the world Eli Martin Mione

Published December 1, 2023

Lauren and Zach Mione of St. Louis would like to announce the birth of their son, Eli Martin Mione, on Aug. 23, 2023, weighing 6 pounds, 12 ounces.   Eli is the grandson of Monica and Joel Perlmutter...

Rachel Berwald, Russel Cohen announce their engagement

Rachel Berwald, Russel Cohen announce their engagement

Published December 1, 2023

Rachel Berwald, daughter of Bruce and Laurie Berwald of St. Louis, and Russell Cohen, son of Ethan and Gena Cohen of Shaker Heights, Ohio, would like to announce their engagement. Rachel is the granddaughter...

Sasha Kopp and Robert Hass.

Sasha Kopp, Robert Hass tie the knot in Cambridge, Mass

Published December 1, 2023

Sasha Kopp and Robert Hass of Cambridge, Mass., were married Oct. 15, 2023 at DeCordova Sculpture Park and Museum in Lincoln, Mass. Rabbi Aliza Berger will officiate. Sasha is the daughter of Diane and...

Sam Sigel steps up to the bimah for a bar mitzvah to remember

Sam Sigel steps up to the bimah for a bar mitzvah to remember

Published November 16, 2023

Sam Sigel, son of Lori and Randy Sigel of St. Louis, became a bar mitzvah Sept. 30, 2023 at Congregation Shaare Emeth.  Sam is the grandson of Sheri and Fred Siegel, and Paula and the late Robert Sigel,...

Andrew Ryan tees up and delivers to become a bar mitzvah

Andrew Ryan tees up and delivers to become a bar mitzvah

Published November 16, 2023

Andrew Ryan Sachs, son of Susie and Jonathan Sachs of St. Louis, became a bar mitzvah on Oct. 7, 2023. Andrew is the grandson of Marilyn and the late Ken Steinback of St. Louis, and Kathy and Howard Sachs...

Announcing the arrival of Louise Lucy Adelia Hertz

Announcing the arrival of Louise ‘Lucy’ Adelia Hertz

Published November 16, 2023

Josh and Amanda Hertz St. Louis would like to announce the birth of their daughter, Louise “Lucy” Adelia Hertz, on Sept. 16, 2023 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital, weighing 8 pounds, 11 ounces.   Lucy is...

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