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St. Louis Jewish Light

Celebrations

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...

Oliver Noah Lashley

Welcome to the world Oliver Noah Lashley

Published August 14, 2023

Brooke Lashley and Bradley Weinstein of St. Louis would like to announce the birth of their son, Oliver Noah Lashley, on June 5, 2023, weighing 8 pounds, 1 ounce.  Oliver is the grandson of Jayne Lashley...

Liv Brea Spiegelglass

Liv Brea Spiegelglass becomes bat mitzvah

Published August 14, 2023

Liv Brea Spiegelglass, daughter of Yona and Tim Spiegelglass of St. Louis became a bat mitzvah on June 24, 2023, at Central Reform Congregation.  A rising seventh grader at Ladue Middle School, Liv’s...

Rennards celebrate 75th Anniversary

Mimi and Marvin Rennard celebrate anniversary milestone

Published July 28, 2023

Dr. Marvin and Marilyn “Mimi” Rennard of Clayton celebrated their 75th wedding anniversary on June 22, 2023 with their family. Dr. Rennard is a retired OBGYN physician who practiced in the St. Louis...

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Welcome to the world Kameron Leigh Mitchell

Published July 27, 2023

Courtney and Brian Mitchell proudly announce the birth of their daughter, Kameron Leigh Mitchell, on May 27, 2023 in Phoenix, Ariz., weighing 7 pounds, 9 ounces.  Kameron is the granddaughter of Carol...

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