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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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Dr. Raymond Slavin

Dr. Raymond Slavin’s new endowment means people will be breathing easier

Published May 22, 2024

The American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology announced a newly endowed named lectureship in honor of Dr. Raymond Slavin, emeritus professor of internal medicine and microbiology and emeritus director of allergy and immunology at St. Louis University...

Josiah Smith

Josiah Schmidt to crack ancestral mysteries for STL County Library. Detective hat not included

Published May 21, 2024

Josiah Schmidt is a new history and genealogy specialist at the St. Louis County Library. His responsibilities include helping patrons access the many free genealogical and historical resources with a one-on-one session, delivering presentations and...

Nancy and Kenneth Kranzberg

WashU to honor Kranzbergs

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content OfficerPublished May 10, 2024

It’s sure to be a special commencement ceremony for St. Louis philanthropists and arts patrons Nancy and Kenneth Kranzberg. This Monday morning, May 13, the couple will don caps and gowns as they receive honorary doctorates from Washington University...

Cardinals call up rookie Carolyn Losos, who then retires after one pitch

Cardinals call up rookie Carolyn Losos, who then retires after one pitch

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content OfficerPublished May 8, 2024

The St. Louis Cardinals, mired in a three-game losing streak, needed something special to create a winning spark Tuesday night. So, they called up local civic leader and lifetime educator Carolyn Losos to take the mound. The hope was Losos, who has been...

Jeremy Segel-Moss

These locally handcrafted dishes are art and Jeremy Segel-Moss is showing and selling them this weekend

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content OfficerPublished May 7, 2024

Jeremy Segel-Moss, 47, owner of Cherokee Street Ceramics a handmade pottery studio is preparing to show off his wares this weekend at the Laumeier's 37th Annual Art Fair. The University City native will have over 100 pieces from his handcrafted tableware...

Laura Ellenhorn

How Laura Ellenhorn is helping invigorate the jewel of St. Louis, The Arch

Published May 2, 2024

Laura Ellenhorn is the new chair at Gateway Arch Park Foundation’s board of trustees. She attends Congregation B’nai Amoona and is a principal and head of Community Impact at Edward Jones.

Patrick Thimangu

Kenyan-born Taekwondo Master kicks his way to 7th degree black belt

Published May 2, 2024

Patrick Thimangu passed his test for 7th degree black belt certification in Taekwondo. He is the first Kenyan-born Taekwondo master to achieve this designation. Thimangu is the owner and master instructor of Arch Taekwondo and is a member of CRC.

David Dresner

David Dresner offloads Crispy Edge wholesale business

Published May 1, 2024

David Dresner, owner of Crispy Edge, sold the wholesale portion of his business to LuLu Restaurant Group. The gourmet potstickers are in more than 400 grocery stores across 30 states.

Jeff, Cindy and Brad Lefton

Lefton legacy continues as siblings take helm at Psychological Associates

Published May 1, 2024

Siblings Jeff, Cindy and Brad Lefton have taken ownership of Psychological Associates, a company co-founded by their late father Dr. Robert Lefton in 1958. Jessica Lefton, granddaughter of Robert Lefton moved into the marketing communications director...

Drew Newman

Drew Newman elected to Creve Coeur city council

Published May 1, 2024

In the recent election, Drew Newman was voted in as a city council member of Creve Coeur Ward 3. He is a program manager at Integrity.

Dr. Ken Ludmerer

Dr. Ken Ludmerer elected to medical honorary society

Published May 1, 2024

Dr. Ken Ludmerer, Mabel Dorn Reeder Distinguished Professor in the History of Medicine and professor of medicine at the Washington University School of Medicine, was elected to the national board of directors of Alpha Omega Alpha, the medical honorary...

Zoey Fleisher

JCC welcomes Zoey Fleisher in new role

Published May 1, 2024

Zoey Fleisher is the new Family Center coordinator at the St. Louis Jewish Community Center. In this role, they will provide programs and outreach to meet the needs of Jewish families with children ages 0-5. 

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