Megan, a member of the Ranken Jordan Junior Board, met with CEO Lauri Tanner, to find out how she could help the kids in the hospital. She learned firsthand the older children really needed something to keep them distracted when undergoing treatments...
Participating for the second year in the Cancer Support Community’s Annual Cancer Survivorship Walk was very meaningful to Sam. His mother is a breast cancer survivor. Son of Corinne and Tim Lagoy of Wildwood, Sam wanted to raise money for this organization...
Caleb chose three distinct ways to serve his community for his chesed Projects - acts of loving-kindness; action, community involvement and scholarship. Son of Mimi and Andy Pultman of Chesterfield, Caleb learned that in Judaism, tzedekah should begin...
BY PATRICIA CORRIGAN, SPECIAL TO THE JEWISH LIGHT
• Published December 19, 2012
Jason Schneider credits his parents and grandparents with passing along many fine qualities to their children and grandchildren, including compassion, dedication, and intelligence. “They also passed along the propensity to be overweight and/or obese,”...
As Jessie prepared for her bat mitzvah, she wanted to make a difference with her time and energy. As she worked with Rabbi Josef Davidson on her interpretation of her portion she asked the question: How do you separate a person from his or her actions? ...
Wanting to make a difference in other people’s lives was Rachel’s goal for her bat mitzvah projects. Not only did she volunteer at the Harvey Kornblum Jewish Food Pantry, but she also participated in their Hanukkah Helper program and made bracelets...
“Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It’s not.” This quote, taken from the book “The Lorax” by Dr. Seuss, was used by Alyssa in her bat mitzvah speech and is one she believes all of us should remember...
By Cathleen Kronemer
• Published November 21, 2012
“One Day Only Sale!” “Hurry, Space Is Limited ~ Sign Up Today!” “Offer Expires At Midnight Tonight!” Regardless of how hard we try to fight it, you have to admit that at this time of year, the advertising industry seems to have a strong...
BY PATRICIA CORRIGAN, SPECIAL TO THE JEWISH LIGHT
• Published November 21, 2012
November is Diabetes Awareness Month. Type 1 diabetes is a disorder of the body’s immune system, and is generally diagnosed in children, teenagers or young adults. There is no cure. Diagnosed in late 2011, Cameron Gellman, 14, now knows a great deal...
Leo and Regina Tabachnik celebrated their 45th wedding anniversary at noon on Aug. 19, 2012 at the Top of the Riverfront at the Millenium Hotel, during a brunch with their family. They were married in Kiev, Ukraine and along with their children immigrated...
BARBARASH ANNIVERSARY Barbara and Ed Barbarash will be celebrating their 50th anniversary on Oct. 27th. They will be celebrating with their children, Keith (Vonnie) Barbarash, Craig (Karen) Barbarash and Michelle (Chris) Nobbe on Oct. 28th at Charlie...
Hannah Freeman, Congregation B’nai Amoona After considering a variety of projects, Hannah decided to support an organization that made her realize how fortunate she is to live in the United States. Daughter of Leslie and Gary Freeman of Chesterfield,...
