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

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

St. Louis Jewish Light

Celebrations

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...

Welcome to the world Sophie Annabel Drian

Welcome to the world Sophie Annabel Drian

Published October 19, 2023

Rachel Weisel Drian and Joshua Drian, would like to announce the birth of their daughter, Sophie Annabel Drian, on Sept. 9, 2023 in Washington, D.C., weighing 6 pounds, 7 ounces. Sophie is the granddaughter...

Welcome to the world Maya Adriana Weisel!

Welcome to the world Maya Adriana Weisel!

Published October 19, 2023

Emily Moseley Weisel and Daniel Weisel would like to announce the birth of their daughter, Maya Adriana Weisel, on June 27, 2023 in St. Louis, weighing 6 pounds, 5 ounces. Maya is the granddaughter of...

Welcome to the world Arlo “Ari” Abraham Turley

Welcome to the world Arlo “Ari” Abraham Turley

Published October 19, 2023

Deborah and Clinton Turley of Chesterfield would like to announce the birth of their son, Arlo “Ari” Abraham Turley, on September 23, 2023 at Missouri Baptist, weighing 6 pounds 14 ounces. Arlo is...

Samson Becker becomes a bar mitzvah

Samson Becker becomes a bar mitzvah

Published October 19, 2023

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

Rebecca Bloom and Jacob Letwat.

Rebecca Bloom, Jacob Letwat planning September ’24 wedding

Published October 19, 2023

Rebecca Bloom, daughter of Patty and Jonathan Bloom of St. Louis, and Jacob Letwat, son of Sheryl and David Letwat of Arlington Heights, Ill., have announced their engagement.  Rebecca is the granddaughter...

❤️ Furfines celebrate 65th anniversary ❤️

❤️ Furfines celebrate 65th anniversary ❤️

Published September 20, 2023

Carolyn and Chuck Furfine celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary on Aug. 4. They were accompanied by their son, Earl, grandson, Ben, nieces, grandnephew and friends. The Furfines’ festivities began...

❤️ Schraiers celebrate 75th anniversary ❤️

❤️ Schraiers celebrate 75th anniversary ❤️

Published September 20, 2023

Milton and Marilyn (Schwartz) Schraier of Clayton are celebrating their 75th wedding anniversary.     From the day they met they have enjoyed every moment of each other’s company. Their love for...

Load More Stories