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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

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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

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...

John and Judy Brandvein celebrate 6.5 decades of happily ever after

John and Judy Brandvein celebrate 6.5 decades of happily ever after

Published November 16, 2023

John and Judy Brandvein of Creve Coeur are celebrating their 65th anniversary this month. John, originally from Waterbury, Conn., moved to St. Louis to attend Washington University where he met Judy Kessler...

Welcome to the world Lily Frances Goldstein

Welcome to the world Lily Frances Goldstein

Published November 16, 2023

Rachel Rosenfeld and Brad Goldstein of Madison, Wis., would like to announce the birth of their daughter, Lily Frances Goldstein, on Aug. 11, 2023, weighing 7 pounds, and 15 ounces.  Lily is the granddaughter...

Isaac Becker becomes a bar mitzvah

Isaac Becker becomes a bar mitzvah

Published October 19, 2023

Isaac Becker, son of Hadas and Tony Becker, became a bar mitzvah on Oct. 14, 2023 at Central Reform Congregation. Isaac is the grandson of Carroll Metzger of Festus, Mo., and Don and Sandy Becker of...

Dr. Paul and Barbara Melnik celebrate 50th anniversary

Dr. Paul and Barbara Melnik celebrate 50th anniversary

Published October 19, 2023

Dr. Paul and Barbara Melnik of Chesterfield have celebrated their golden wedding anniversary. The couple was married on April 6, 1973 at United Hebrew Congregation. Paul is an orthodontist who retired...

Traci Goldstein, Jeffrey Holdener get engaged at the Butterfly House

Traci Goldstein, Jeffrey Holdener get engaged at the Butterfly House

Published October 19, 2023

Traci Goldstein and Jeffrey Holdener have announced their engagement.   Traci is the daughter of Dolores Goldstein (z’l) and Harold Fishman (z’l), both of St. Louis. She attended Parkway Central...

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