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St. Louis Jewish Light

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St. Louis Jewish Light

Celebrations

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...

Rimerman-Chabot Engagement

Rimerman-Chabot Engagement

Published September 8, 2023

Claire Hope Rimerman, daughter of Susan and Shawn Rimerman of St. Louis, and Matthew Chabot, son of Victoria and Michael Chabot of St. Louis, have announced their engagement.  Claire is the granddaughter...

Eunice & John Reichman

Reichmans celebrate 60th anniversary with special guest list

Published September 7, 2023

Eunice Stoliar & John Reichman met at University City High School in 1958 in Spanish class. They were married on Labor Day 1963 at Congregation B’nai Amoona. They celebrated their 60th anniversary...

Bat mitzvah: Orli Roth

Bat mitzvah: Orli Roth

Published September 6, 2023

  Orli Roth, daughter of Jane and Boaz Roth of St. Louis, became a bat mitzvah in August 2023 at Traditional Congregation. Orli is the granddaughter of Miriam Roth of St. Louis, Frank and Lynette...

Dr. Ira and Barbara Kodner.

Kodners celebrate 60th anniversary

Published August 23, 2023

Dr. Ira and Barbara Kodner of Frontenac celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on August 22, 2023, with their family and friends. Ira is a retired Colon and Rectal surgeon and Professor of Surgery who...

Paige Krug and Nathan Herman

Paige Krug and Nathan Herman to make it official

Published August 14, 2023

Paige Krug and Nathan Herman have announced their engagement.  Paige is the daughter of Elise and Mark Krug of St. Louis and the granddaughter of the late Kathleen Jacobson of Dallas, the late Philip...

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