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St. Louis Jewish Light

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St. Louis Jewish Light

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Ashley Harmon

Jewish Federation welcomes Ashley Herman in new role

Published September 12, 2024

Ashley Herman has joined the Jewish Federation of St. Louis as annual campaign associate. In this role she will work with donors and communicate how they can make an impact in the Jewish community as well as collaborate on creating marketing strategies...

Laura Whalen

WashU Hillel welcomes new board chair

Published September 11, 2024

Laura Whalen is the new board chair of Hillel at Washington University. Although her two-year term has officially started, her era will be ushered in at Hillel’s Evening in the Sukkah on Oct. 21. Whalen is a member of Temple Emanuel.

Zoey Waldman-Schein

Kolot, the St. Louis Jewish Women’s Choir welcomes new director

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content OfficerPublished September 3, 2024

The Kolot Women’s Choir is set to begin its new season on Sept. 9 with a fresh face at the helm. Zoey Waldman-Schein has been named the new artistic director, succeeding longtime director Betti Blumoff, who passed away suddenly last January. Waldman-Schein,...

Ali Siegel

Ali Siegel brings vintage flair to Kirkwood with Forty Elephants

Published August 27, 2024

Ali Siegel and her husband, David Kerins, opened Forty Elephants, in downtown Kirkwood. The consignment shop will offer women’s/femme clothing and accessories from 30 different vendors on a rotating basis, resulting in an eclectic mix of vintage and...

Leslie and Barry Yoffie

Why their coffee mug that says ‘Parents of the Year’ is the real deal

Published August 26, 2024

Leslie and Barry Yoffie were honored as Parents of the Year by Chabad at Washington University, Rohr Center for Jewish Life. Their unwavering commitment and steadfast support over the past decade have been instrumental in enriching the community. The...

Jeffrey Zuckerman

Deaf translator from St. Louis earns prestigious French cultural honor

Published August 25, 2024

Former St. Louisan Jeffrey Zuckerman was named a Chevalier de l’Ordre des Arts et des Lettres (Knight of the Order of Arts and Letters) at a recent ceremony held in New York City. The Ordre des Arts et des Lettres was established by the French Minister...

Meet Allie Chervitz: The new behavior pro transforming young lives

Meet Allie Chervitz: The new behavior pro transforming young lives

Published August 22, 2024

Allie Chervitz is a new registered behavior technician at Autism Learning Collaborative (ALC). She implements individualized behavior plan, records and tracks data on learning and behavior targets, and enhances social and communication skills for her...

Bryce Bussard

Former St. Louisan launches expanding business in Florida

Published August 8, 2024

Former St. Louisan Bryce Bussard started Handy Hunks based in Naples, Fla. Specializing in window cleaning, pressure washing, roof cleaning and paver sealing, Handy Hunks caters to clients across southern Florida. Bussard’s company is expanding and...

Megan Wallis

Creve Coeur’s Conquer Therapy Services welcomes Megan Wallis

Published August 8, 2024

Megan Wallis has joined Conquer Therapy Services in Creve Coeur as an occupational therapist. She works one-on-one with individuals, birth through early adulthood, on various skills that allow for a successful, fulfilling, independent and participatory...

Annie Rothenberg

Big win for teachers with Annie Rothenberg’s leadership

Published August 8, 2024

Annie Rothenberg was awarded Advocate of the Year by the Maplewood Richmond Heights School District. She helped lead the teacher’s union as they reached a collective bargaining agreement with the school district. It is the first such agreement between...

Sarah Davidovits

New role for Sarah Davidovits at Special School District

Published August 8, 2024

The Special School District Board of Education has appointed Sarah Davidovits as the new director of Special Education. She was most recently the assistant principal at Gotsch Intermediate School in Affton. Davidovits is a member of Agudas Israel of...

Ron Cytron

Ron Cytron honored by Ladue Schools

Published August 8, 2024

The Ladue School District Board of Education honored Ron Cytron with a Volunteer of the Year Award. He has shared his musical talents with the district for over 25 years; playing piano and guitar to accompany Conway, Old Bonhomme and Reed elementary schools...

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