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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

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

St. Louis Jewish Light

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Rebekah Simmons, Grace Cooperstein and Dr. Ralph Graff

Rebekah Simmons, Grace Cooperstein and Dr. Ralph Graff, all to be honored together

Published March 11, 2024

At their March 10 annual luncheon, the Brotherhood of Kol Rinah plan to honor their Man of the Year and Youth of the Year. All honorees have demonstrated a commitment to Jewish values and work towards the betterment of the world around them. Kol Rinah’s...

Samara Landy and Creighton Cohn.

Samara Landy, Creighton Cohn to be honored for working towards a better world

Published March 10, 2024

At their March 10 annual luncheon, the Men’s Club of Congregation B’nai Amoona will honor their Man of the Year and Youth of the Year. All honorees have demonstrated a commitment to Jewish values and work towards the betterment of the world around...

Homegrown pickleball talent Jill Starr hitting the court in Colorado

Homegrown pickleball talent Jill Starr hitting the court in Colorado

Published March 7, 2024

Former St. Louisan Jill Starr is the newest pickleball coach at the Steamboat Tennis and Pickleball Center in Steamboat, Colo. She is an accomplished player and national tournament gold medal winner.  

Back-to-back honors for Sabin Wealth from Forbes

Back-to-back honors for Sabin Wealth from Forbes

Published March 6, 2024

Sabin Wealth Management Group of Wells Fargo Advisors has been recognized by Forbes as one of the 2024 Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams for the second consecutive year. Based in Frontenac, Andrew, Bruce and Bradley Sabin specialize in multi-generational...

Amy Lampert

Amy Lampert takes on new role for Women’s Philanthropy Board

Published March 5, 2024

Amy Lampert was recently installed as the new chair of the Women’s Philanthropy board at the Jewish Federation of St. Louis for a three-year term. A member of Temple Israel, she is vice president and COO of her family’s company, Time Square, Inc./Lampe,...

Parkway Central junior wins international music competition!

Parkway Central junior wins international music competition!

Published February 21, 2024

Hannah Wolkowitz, a junior at Parkway Central High School, was chosen from over 50 submissions worldwide as one of four winners of the 2023-2024 Community Music School of Webster University (CMS) Young Composers Competition. She placed first in her...

The J welcomes Ben Panet back, but in new role

The J welcomes Ben Panet back, but in new role

Published February 21, 2024

The Jewish Community Center of St. Louis welcomes back Ben Panet as major gifts officer. His role is to steward, cultivate and solicit donor support for programs at the J and Camp Sabra.  Panet will also assist donors in accomplishing their giving...

Michelle Mufson to chair cancer support group

Michelle Mufson to chair cancer support group

Published February 21, 2024

The board of directors of Cancer Support Community of Greater St. Louis (CSCSTL) recently elected Michelle Mufson as chair of its board. She had been the vice chair since 2021. Mufson is a vice president at Merrill Lynch and a member of Young Israel...

Becca Williams joins new wellness practice in Creve Coeur

Becca Williams joins new wellness practice in Creve Coeur

Published February 21, 2024

Becca Williams has joined Therapy and Wellness Collective in Creve Coeur. As a licensed adult and teen therapist, she provides therapy to those navigating anxiety, depression, chronic illness, and life adjustments. Williams attends Congregation Temple...

Natalie Kalmars new blog features new places to work out and eat in St. Louis

Natalie Kalmar’s new blog features new places to work out and eat in St. Louis

Published February 21, 2024

Natalie Kalmar’s new blog, fitnessfoodiestl.com, aims to offer a resource to help people have more fun with fitness and discover new places to work out and eat out in St. Louis. She would like to empower people to find ways to enjoy exercise through...

Dr. Craig Hollander is St. Louis newest Gold Medal winner

Dr. Craig Hollander is St. Louis’ newest Gold Medal winner

Published February 21, 2024

The Greater St. Louis Dental Society (GSLDS) awarded Dr. Craig Hollander its Gold Medal Award. It is the highest award the society gives to an individual for being a leader in the field of dentistry and dedicating their career to advancing the profession....

Clayco welcomes Elizabeth Zucker to new leadership role

Clayco welcomes Elizabeth Zucker to new leadership role

Published February 21, 2024

Clayco announced the hiring of Elizabeth Zucker as president of the St. Louis Region. Zucker will oversee all aspects of the local operations, including business development, marketing and sales, and serve as a mentor to the team working alongside her. She...

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