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Waxman-Brandvein Wedding

Waxman-Brandvein Wedding

Published December 28, 2018

Lindsay Joy Waxman and Adam Joseph Brandvein were married Nov. 24, 2018 at Hilton St. Louis Frontenac, where Rabbi James Bennett of Congregation Shaare Emeth officiated. Lindsay is the daughter of Sherri...

Edwards-Harper Engagement. Photo: Jennifer Bagwell

Edwards-Harper Engagement

Published October 19, 2018

Taylor Lynn Edwards, daughter of Stacy and Bill Parks of Joliet, Ill., and Joseph Cole Harper, son of Cindy and Scott Harper of Chesterfield, have announced their engagement.Taylor is the granddaughter...

Millner-Brown Engagement

Millner-Brown Engagement

Published October 19, 2018

Jeannine Millner and Dr. Steven Brown have announced their engagement. Jeannine recently retired as the Foodservice Director at Crown Center for Senior Living. She is currently a full-time religious studies...

Furfines celebrate 60th anniversary

Furfines celebrate 60th anniversary

Published October 3, 2018

Carolyn and Chuck Furfine recently celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary with a cruise to Alaska. They were accompanied by their children and grandchildren. Carolyn and Chuck are pictured here in front...

Harlan-Praw Engagement

Harlan-Praw Engagement

Published September 7, 2018

Mia Harlan, daughter of Lisa and Fred Harlan of Clayton, and Joshua Praw, son of Jackie and Harold Praw of Studio City, Calif., have announced their engagement. Mia is a 2007 graduate of Clayton High...

Edwards-Cohen Engagement

Edwards-Cohen Engagement

Published September 7, 2018

Marcy Smith Edwards and Dr. Stephen Cohen have announced their engagement. Marcy is the daughter of David and Barbara Smith of Creve Coeur and the late Judy Smith. Steve is the son of the late Diana and...

Poulin-Epstein Wedding

Poulin-Epstein Wedding

Published August 23, 2018

Jennifer Helene Poulin and Andrew Gunther Epstein were married July 29, 2018 at Temple Israel in Memphis, Tenn., where Rabbi Micah Greenstein officiated. Jennifer is the daughter of Cathy Poulin and the...

Photo: White-Klump Photography

Kalmes-Chambers Engagement

Published August 10, 2018

Emily Kalmes, daughter of Marcy Kalmes and the late Elliot Kalmes, and Nathan Chambers, son of Paul and  Ann Chambers of Marian, Va. have announced their engagement.Emily is the granddaughter of the late...

Jolly Wedding Announcement

Jolly Wedding Announcement

Published August 10, 2018

Emily Rose (Goldberg) Jolly and David Aaron Jolly were married July 1, 2018 at Temple Beth El in Dubuque, Iowa, followed by a reception at Hotel Julien Dubuque. Rabbi Daniel Bogard and rabbinical student...

Lite-Friedman Wedding

Lite-Friedman Wedding

Published July 26, 2018

Thúy-Lan Võ Lite and Gabriel Nathan Friedman were married June 9, 2018 at Lumen Private Event Space, where Rabbi James Bennett of Congregation Shaare Emeth officiated. Thúy-Lan is the daughter of Dr....

Lenore and Eddie Pepper

Peppers celebrate 65th anniversary

Published July 12, 2018

Lenore and Eddie Pepper are celebrating their 65th anniversary. They started dating in high school at University City High School. In December, after Lenore graduated high school, Eddie proposed and they...

Miles Friedman

Mitzvot from the heart: Miles Friedman

Published July 12, 2018

Miles Friedman | Congregation B’nai AmoonaMiles Friedman, son of Heidi and Dan Friedman of Skokie, Ill., chose to have his bar mitzvah at Congregation B’nai Amoona because he felt such a strong connection...

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