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St. Louis Jewish Light

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St. Louis Jewish Light

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Dorie Sher and Emily Fidell

Dori Sher Gallery now open in Ladue

Published October 5, 2023

The Dorie Sher Gallery opened at 9909 Clayton Rd Suite Ll6, St. Louis, MO 63124, in Ladue. It features the artwork of Dorie Sher and Emily Fidell. Sher, a certified medical exercise personal trainer and owner of Gateway Mobility & Fitness Associates,...

JFS's Melani Saito adds new title

JFS’s Melani Saito adds new title

Published October 5, 2023

Jewish Family Services school-based therapist Melani Saito is adding a new title to her role: school-based services supervisor. Since joining JFS six years ago, Saito has provided counseling to children and families at JFS, empowering them to establish...

STLTV honors Angela Hochman

STLTV honors Angela Hochman

Published October 5, 2023

Angela Hochman received the Employee of the Year Award from STL TV at its Jewel Awards event. The TV channel is available on the internet at stltv.net, on Charter Digital Cable (channel 992) in the city of St. Louis, or on AT&T U-Verse (Channel...

Jennifer Bernstein

Jennifer Bernstein joins national task force against antisemitism

Published October 5, 2023

Jennifer Bernstein will join an American Jewish Committee (AJC) task force to help implement the U.S. National Strategy to Counter Antisemitism. The task force will work closely with more than 50 AJC staff members to ensure that the whole-of-society...

BelleAnne and Andy Curry

BelleAnne and Andy Curry to receive special honor this weekend

Published October 5, 2023

BelleAnne and Andy Curry will be celebrated as the Bride and Groom of the Torah at Congregation B’nai Amoona on Sunday, Oct. 8 during Simchat Torah services. They were chosen because of the time and dedication they give to help enhance the music at...

TOP ROW, FROM LEFT: Rabbis Karen and Daniel Bogard
SECOND ROW: Maharat Rori Picker Neiss and Russel Neiss.

Rabbis Karen and Daniel Bogard, Maharat Rori Picker Neiss and Russel Neiss honored with award

Published October 4, 2023

Rabbis Karen and Daniel Bogard, Maharat Rori Picker Neiss and Russel Neiss will receive the Landres Courage for Dignity Award at Keshet’s OUTstanding! 2023 awards gala on Nov. 9 in Boston. Keshet is a national organization that works for the full equality...

Randee Jacobs shares her Jewish family legacy in memoir

Randee Jacobs shares her Jewish family legacy in memoir

Published October 3, 2023

Randee Jacobs recently completed and self-published her memoir, “Living Out Loud.” The book reveals a strong sense of Jewish family history and how it impacted her perspective and understanding of one’s responsibility for tikkun olam and tzedakah....

Dr. Marissa Tenenbaum

Newsweek Magazine recognizes St. Louis doctor

Published October 1, 2023

Dr. Marissa Tenenbaum was selected by Newsweek as one of America’s Best Plastic Surgeons of 2023. She was honored in more than one category, including breast augmentation, eyelid surgery and facelift. Tenenbaum is a member of Temple Israel.

Jillian Wolfman

Lucky kindergartners welcome Jillian Wolfman to class

Published September 28, 2023

Jillian Wolfman began a new position as a kindergarten teacher at Valley Park Elementary School. She is a member of Temple Israel.

Gabriela Szteinberg Mirowitz

Gabriela Szteinberg Mirowitz’s latest work shines light on emerging trends in digital teaching

Published September 27, 2023

“Digital Learning and Teaching in Chemistry” was recently published by the Royal Society of Chemistry. Gabriela Szteinberg Mirowitz was one of the editors. The book compiles the established and emerging trends in this field, specifically within...

Deb Zoole-Israeli bringing her nursing skills to St. Peters

Deb Zoole-Israeli bringing her nursing skills to St. Peters

Published September 26, 2023

Registered nurse Deb Zoole-Israeli will soon join the Benrus Medical Group in St. Peters. Her responsibilities include patient pre-op teaching, post-op questions and assisting with office procedures. She belongs to Kol Rinah and is active with Chabad...

Paulette Friedman expands 'Special' Occasions' clothing options

Paulette Friedman expands ‘Special’ Occasions’ clothing options

Published September 25, 2023

Special Occasions in Ladue, owned by Paulette Friedman, has expanded its merchandise to include contemporary sportswear for fall 2023. The shop is known for carrying cocktail wear, mother-of-the-bride and formal attire. Friedman attends Central Reform...

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