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St. Louis Jewish Light

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St. Louis Jewish Light

Celebrations

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...

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...

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