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St. Louis Jewish Light

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St. Louis Jewish Light

Celebrations

John Martin (Marty) Diehl, (3) and Ruby Rose Diehl

Welcome to the world Ruby Rose Diehl!

Published June 3, 2024

Danielle Rubin Diehl and Nick Diehl of Ladue announce the birth of their daughter, Ruby Rose Diehl, born on Jan. 22, 2024. Ruby weighed 7 lb. 2 oz. at birth. Ruby is the granddaughter of Jane Tzinberg...

Walker, Lukens announce engagement

Walker, Lukens announce engagement

Published January 26, 2024

Isaac Walker and Gabrielle Lukens have announced their engagement.  Isaac is the son of Susan and Peter Walker of St. Louis; Gabi is the daughter of Jennifer and Charles Lukens of Kansas City, Mo.  Isaac...

Melanie Rush and Judah Weinerman planning 2025 wedding

Melanie Rush and Judah Weinerman planning 2025 wedding

Published January 26, 2024

Melanie Rush and Judah Weinerman have announced their engagement.  Melanie is the daughter of Jason and Nancy Rush and the late Cynthia Rush, all of St. Louis. She is the granddaughter of Dr....

Maya Newman becomes bat mitzvah

Maya Newman becomes bat mitzvah

Published January 26, 2024

Maya Janet Newman, daughter of Margo and Drew Newman of Creve Coeur became a bat mitzvah on Nov. 18, 2023, at Congregation Shaare Emeth.  Maya is the granddaughter of Stacey and Burt (z”l) Newman of...

Leo Brockman becomes bar mitzvah

Leo Brockman becomes bar mitzvah

Published January 26, 2024

Leo Brockman, son of Emilie and Joe Brockman of St. Louis, became a bar mitzvah at Congregation Temple Israel.  Leo is the grandson of Ron Zetcher, Debbie Pulley and Maria Brockman, all of St. Louis....

Welcome to the big world Sari Rose!

Welcome to the big world Sari Rose!

Published January 26, 2024

Becca Near and Seth Near would like to announce the birth of their daughter, Sari Rose Near, on Jan. 8, 2024 at Missouri Baptist Hospital, weighing 7 pounds, 4 ounces. Sari is the granddaughter of Angie...

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Levine-Graham Engagement

Published January 19, 2024

Rebecca Gabrielle Levine and Ryan Michael Graham have announced their engagement. Becca is the daughter of Leiba and Ken Levine of St. Louis, who are members of Congregation Shaare Emeth. Leiba...

Welcome to the world Nessa Jane!

Welcome to the world Nessa Jane!

Published January 11, 2024

Abigail and Sam Ben-Zikri would like to announce the birth of their daughter, Nessa Jane Ben-Zikri, on Nov. 17, 2023 in Milwaukee, weighing 7 pounds, 6 ounces. Nessa is the granddaughter of Barbara and...

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