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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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Linda Goldstein

New career path(s) for former Clayton mayor Linda Goldstein

Published September 19, 2023

Linda Goldstein, former mayor of Clayton and senior-level leader in the commercial construction industry is now a Vistage CEO group chairperson as well as founder and CEO of Linda Goldstein Consulting. As a Vistage chair, she helps leaders make decisions...

Kevin Lee's 'Stomp the World' educational program growing fast

Kevin Lee’s ‘Stomp the World’ educational program growing fast

Published September 18, 2023

Kevin Lee is kicking off the second year of his early childhood movement program with Stomp the World. Stomp the World is a non-profit providing educational and life experiences outside the classroom. Through movement, Lee incorporates dance, music,...

Michelle Schwerin, Mark Rubin, Emily Caine, Pamela Dern.

Crown Center announces new board members

Published September 17, 2023

The Gladys and Henry Crown Center for Senior Living announced its new board members. Mark Rubin, vice president of development at Keeley Properties, is the board president. Vice president is Michelle Schwerin, shareholder at Capes Sokol and Shaare Emeth...

St. Louis Chamber Chorus ups their game by hiring Nancy Burstein

St. Louis Chamber Chorus ups their game by hiring Nancy Burstein

Published September 13, 2023

The St. Louis Chamber Chorus announced the hiring of Nancy Burstein as their new executive director. Her responsibilities include publicity and marketing, overseeing the six yearly concerts, fundraising and grant writing, as well as processing individual...

Stars are the limit for Bobby Sanderson in new development role

Stars are the limit for Bobby Sanderson in new development role

Published September 12, 2023

Bobby Sanderson joined the St. Louis Science Center as chief institutional advancement officer. He and his team are responsible for managing the Science Center’s philanthropic strategies and accomplishing the institution’s goals for development,...

Jewish Light hires talented new graphic designer

Jewish Light hires talented new graphic designer

Published September 11, 2023

Grace Cohen has joined the Jewish Light as its graphic designer. Previously, she was an intern and junior graphic designer at Jewish Federation of St. Louis, then worked as a freelance designer for several years.

Dr. Rebecca Aft named to prestigous new professorship

Dr. Rebecca Aft named to prestigous new professorship

Published September 10, 2023

Dr. Rebecca Aft, a breast cancer surgeon and researcher, has been named the inaugural Jeffrey F. Moley Professor of Endocrine and Oncologic Surgery at Washington University School of Medicine. She is noted for her translational and clinical research...

Shira Berkowitz, Maxine Clark, Donn Rubin and Michael Staenberg.

Four Jewish community members named to annual St. Louis Magazine list

Published September 8, 2023

Shira Berkowitz, Maxine Clark, Donn Rubin and Michael Staenberg are just four of the 50+ featured in St. Louis Magazine’s People Working Toward Solutions in St. Louis.  Berkowitz, senior director of public policy and advocacy of PROMO Missouri, pushed...

Marianne Chervitz

Marianne Chervitz joins WashU staff

Published September 6, 2023

Marianne Chervitz has joined the staff at Washington University as a senior associate director of advancement for Student Affairs. Her responsibilities include raising funds to support the Department of Student Affairs, assisting in growing the donor...

Allison Cherner Bender launches new biz to help graduates find the right college

Allison Cherner Bender launches new biz to help graduates find the right college

Published September 5, 2023

Allison Cherner Bender started Bender College Consulting. Her company helps students and their parents navigate the college application process by discussing college options, reviewing college essays, interview preparation and so much more. Bender is...

Cheryl Maayan takes on new education leadership role

Cheryl Maayan takes on new education leadership role

Published August 31, 2023

Cheryl Maayan was named the Director of the Day School Leadership Training Institute (DSLTI), a fellowship for new and aspiring heads of Jewish day schools. She is an alumna of the fellowship and served as a DSLTI mentor for the past eight years. Maayan...

Dr. Arlene Stiffman is still tops in her field, 14 years after retiring

Dr. Arlene Stiffman is still tops in her field, 14 years after retiring

Published August 31, 2023

Fourteen years after retiring, Dr. Arlene Stiffman’s research work in social sciences and humanities is still being cited. Stiffman, the Barbara A. Bailey Professor Emeritus of Social Work at Washington University, is one of 13 Brown School scholars...

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