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Adler-Miserendino Engagement

Adler-Miserendino Engagement

Published June 11, 2010

Rebecca Abigail Adler, daughter of Molly and Stuart Adler of Creve Coeur and Scott Brian Miserendino, son of Carol and Scott Miserendino of Stafford, Va. have announced their engagement.  She is the granddaughter...

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Mitzvot from the heart: Alyson Yawitz

Compiled by Elise KrugPublished May 27, 2010

Alyson Yawitz, Congregation Shaare Emeth Alyson Yawitz feels that an important part of becoming a bat or bar mitzvah is doing a mitzvah project. Daughter of Julie and Greg Yawitz of Olivette, Alyson did...

KATZEN-SHALOWITZ ENGAGEMENT

KATZEN-SHALOWITZ ENGAGEMENT

Published May 20, 2010

Cara Lynn Katzen, daughter of Cora Katzen and Carl Katzen, and step-daughter of Rose Marie Katzen, of St. Louis and Howard Arlan Shalowitz, son of Aileen Shalowitz and the late Dr. Mervin Shalowitz of...

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BEAN-SCHUMAKER ENGAGEMENT

Published May 20, 2010

Hillary Joyce Bean, daughter of Margot and Kenneth Bean of St. Louis, and Ross Elliott Schumaker, son of Beverly Radloff of St. Louis, and Howard Schumaker and Ellen Rahn of St. Louis, have announced their...

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FRANK-POTASHNICK ENGAGEMENT

Published May 20, 2010

Andrea Bess Frank, daughter of Connie and Peter Frank of Plymouth, Minn. and Robert Michael Potashnick, son of Bobbi and Larry Potashnick of St. Louis have announced their engagement.  She is the granddaughter...

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EPSTEIN-GARLAND ENGAGEMENT

Published May 20, 2010

Marcie Beth Epstein, daughter of Karen and Gary Epstein of Creve Coeur and David Siteman Garland, son of Nancy Siteman of Creve Coeur and Randy Garland of Clayton have announced their engagement. She is...

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Mitzvot from the Heart: Greta Walters

Compiled by Elise KrugPublished May 20, 2010

Greta Walters, Congregation Shaare Emeth Greta Walters loves dogs. For her mitzvah project, she had a small fundraiser called "Change for C.H.A.M.P." benefiting C.H.A.M.P. Assistance Dogs, Inc. The nonprofit...

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Mitzvot from the Heart: Benjamin Levine

Compiled by Elise KrugPublished May 20, 2010

Benjamin Levine, Congregation Shaare EmethBenjamin Levine admired the volunteer work his mother did and felt such sympathy for those in dire states of physical distress. Son of Janice and David Levine...

Mitzvot from the Heart: Kyla Gersten

Mitzvot from the Heart: Kyla Gersten

Compiled by Elise KrugPublished May 20, 2010

Kyla Gersten, Congregation B'nai AmoonaPerforming mitzvot is nothing new to Kyla Gersten, daughter of Laura Shapiro and Mark Gersten of Creve Coeur. Since second grade, she has been helping her grandfather...

Mitzvot from the Heart: Julia Goldman

Mitzvot from the Heart: Julia Goldman

Compiled by Elise KrugPublished May 14, 2010

Julia Goldman, Congregation Kol AmRecycling is very important to Julia, daughter of Elizabeth and Scott Goldman - especially, the recycling of plastic grocery bags.Julia's family lives in Chesterfield...

Mitzvot from the Heart: Brayden Sternklar

Mitzvot from the Heart: Brayden Sternklar

Compiled by Elise KrugPublished May 14, 2010

Brayden Sternklar, Congregation Shaare Emeth Brayden Sternklar has always had a passion for hockey. He has been part of the St Louis Rockets hockey club since age 5. So, it was only natural that he...

Brian Epsten with local Jewish War Veterans Joe Iken (left) and Ralph Shower.

Mitzvah project helps veterans honor fallen soldiers

Published May 14, 2010

Brian Epsten, Central Reform Congregation Brian Epsten, soon to turn 13 and celebrate his bar mitzvah at Central Reform Congregation, will turn his special day into a tribute to others. He will honor...

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