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St. Louis Jewish Light

A nonprofit, independent news source to inform, inspire, educate and connect the St. Louis Jewish community.

St. Louis Jewish Light

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Donn Rubin

Donn Rubin honored with new award for innovation

Published September 7, 2025

Donn Rubin received the Legacy Entrepreneur Award, a St. Louis Inno Fire Award from the St. Louis Business Journal. This award was given for BioSTL’s adaptability. Since 2001, St. Louis nonprofit BioSTL has laid the foundation for the region’s innovation...

Michael Klearman

Michael Klearman’s next big move is a little ‘ruff’

Published September 7, 2025

Michael Klearman has partnered with Scott Rich of Georgia to bring 12 Sparkle Grooming licensed locations to Missouri with St. Louis among its targets. Sparkle offers wellness-focused hygiene and salon style dog grooming for walk-ins and members....

Rebecca Bloom comes full circle with camp connection

Rebecca Bloom comes full circle with camp connection

Published September 7, 2025

Former St. Louisan Rebecca Bloom has joined the board of Olin Sang Ruby Union Institute (OSRUI) camp. She was a camper, counselor, song leader and unit head throughout her camping years at OSRUI. Bloom is currently the assistant director of admissions...

Flour power: St. Louis bakers share secrets at global expo

Flour power: St. Louis bakers share secrets at global expo

Published September 7, 2025

Stefani Pollack and Josh Allen are speaking at the International Baking Industry Exposition in Las Vegas, taking place Sept. 13-17. Pollack, creator of Cupcake Project and founder of The Bake Fest, has made significant contributions to baking education...

Amanda Arst

Parkway Central senior Amanda Arst recognized

Published September 7, 2025

Amanda Arst, daughter of Alissa and Brad Arst, was nominated by her school to attend the American Legion Auxiliary Missouri Girls State (ALA MGS) program. The week-long program provides immersive experiences in civic engagement, leadership, and public...

Lauren Munsch Dal Farra

St. Louis leader Lauren Munsch Dal Farra honored

Published September 7, 2025

Dr. Lauren Munch Dal Farra was recognized as one of the Top 50 Women Shaping the Future of St. Louis (as listed by Briefcase Coach) in the Women in Healthcare and Science category. CEO of PALM Health in St. Louis, Munsch Dal Farra leads a team...

A St. Louis family, a Holocaust survivor, and a secret that changes everything

A St. Louis family, a Holocaust survivor, and a secret that changes everything

Published September 3, 2025

Robert Colton’s book, “The Mitzvah of Repentance,” was recently released. It is about a prominent St. Louis family who feel themselves obligated to take in a Holocaust survivor shortly after World War II. Upon the refugee’s arrival, her...

St. Louisans honored as champions of reproductive justice

St. Louisans honored as champions of reproductive justice

Published September 3, 2025

Dr. Jennifer Smith and attorney Tori Schafer will be honored on Sept. 9 as the 2025 Access MO Champions of Reproductive Justice. They were instrumental in ensuring Missourians have constitutional protections for reproductive healthcare and are working...

Ron Rubin’s new book serves rare wisdom and inspiration

Ron Rubin’s new book serves rare wisdom and inspiration

Published September 2, 2025

Ron Rubin has released his new book, Gold in Your Backyard: Lessons in Life, Leadership and the Power of a Dream. It is a book of rare wisdom and inspiration, shining a bright light on how to live your life to the fullest and how to help others...

Rob Litz honored as legal icon in Missouri

Rob Litz honored as legal icon in Missouri

Published August 20, 2025

Rob Litz was named one of Missouri Lawyers Media’s 2025 ICON Award honorees. The ICON Awards recognize attorneys and judges aged 60 and above who have shown exceptional leadership, dedication, and achievement throughout their legal careers. Litz...

Baden and Baris named among St. Louis’ top execs

Baden and Baris named among St. Louis’ top execs

Published August 20, 2025

Mitch Baden, Royal Bank of Missouri president and CEO and Lynda Baris, president at Marsh McLennan Agency St. Louis-Overland Park, were selected to the 2025 St. Louis TITAN 100 class. The program recognizes the top 100 CEOs and C-level executives....

Cantor Daniel Geigerman

From Shaare Emeth to Sinai: cantor’s journey comes full circle

Published August 20, 2025

Cantor Daniel Geigerman, a former St. Louisan, was ordained by the Academy for Jewish Religion in Yonkers, N.Y. Having grown up at Congregation Shaare Emeth and having worked closely with Cantor Seth Warner, Geigerman asked Warner to participate by...

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