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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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Zufan Hailemariam and Samantha Zucker

B’nai Amoona adds two happy new faces to its staff

Published August 29, 2023

Congregation B’nai Amoona welcomes Zufan Hailemariam and Samantha Zucker to its staff. Hailemariam is the new controller and is responsible for the congregation’s financial goals. Zucker, the new graphic design and communications coordinator, is responsible...

Ashley Nash and Sabrina Gornish

Nash, Gornish ‘taking their talents’ to the Jewish Federation of St. Louis

Published August 28, 2023

Ashley Nash and Sabrina Gornish have joined the Jewish Federation of St. Louis. Nash is a marketing project coordinator with the communications team. She assists with brand management and the implementation of marketing, advertising and promotional...

Rabbi Avi, Mendel and Chanala Rubenfeld.

Mendel Rubenfeld now officially a Rabbi

Published August 22, 2023

On June 18th, Mendel Rubenfeld, son of Rabbi Avi and Chanala Rubenfeld (Chabad of Chesterfield) grandson of Rabbi Yosef and Shiffy Landa (Chabad of Greater St. Louis) and Yosef and Fagy Rubenfeld, became a Rabbi by receiving smicha, rabbinical ordination...

Brothers Bradley Roach and Brian Roash

Two St. Louis Jewish brothers’ vegan Mexican eatery named best in St. Louis

Published August 14, 2023

Recently, the 2023 A-List winners were announced by St. Louis Magazine. Terror Tacos, located on South Grand Blvd., was voted the winner of Best Vegetarian/Vegan Restaurant. Brothers Bradley Roach and Brian Roash combined some of their favorite things—tacos,...

Claire Dean

Claire Deane joins staff at Lift for Life Academy

Published August 14, 2023

Claire Deane has joined Lift for Life Academy as its new marketing and volunteer manager. She creates and manages content for social media, print content, and special marketing materials as well as the school website. Deane also manages the volunteer...

Maxine Clark, Bruce Rubin and Carol Weisman

Maxine Clark, Bruce Rubin and Carol Weisman to be honored

Published August 14, 2023

Maxine Clark, Bruce Rubin and Carol Weisman are among the 12 who will be honored at the 19th Annual Ageless Remarkable St. Louisans Gala. St. Andrew’s Resources Charitable Foundation hosts the gala, which is celebrating the outstanding achievements...

Erica Brasken hoping to give Renewal by Anderson a clear view of financial giving

Erica Brasken hoping to give Renewal by Anderson a clear view of financial giving

Published August 14, 2023

Renewal by Anderson in Earth City welcomed Erica Brasken as its new community engagement manager. She works in partnership with the leadership team to manage the execution of Renewal by Andersen/the Birner Group financial giving programs and leads the...

Molly Ruder

Molly Ruder joins staff at United Hebrew

Published August 14, 2023

Molly Ruder is the new communication manager at United Hebrew. She oversees all communications, develops and implements communication strategies and directs and manages all digital, print, and internal and external communications. Ruder is a member of...

Mindy Horowitz

mindyKNOWS services continues growth in upcoming school year

Published August 14, 2023

mindyKNOWS has expanded to Northwestern University, University of Hartford and Skidmore College for the 2023-24 school year. Mindy Horwitz started the concierge service to offer college parents of students attending St. Louis area universities access...

UH book club renamed to honor its founder

UH book club renamed to honor its founder

Published August 14, 2023

The United Hebrew Congregation Book Club has changed its name to honor its founder and biggest enthusiast, the late Susan Kaplansky. The club was created in 2015 with the intention to inform, gather and discuss a variety of interesting books. All members...

From Left: Brett Rich, William Green, Allison Schreiber

Rich, Green, Schreiber Lee answer the call to help at St. Louis prosceutor’s office

Published August 14, 2023

Brett Rich and William Green have joined the St. Louis prosecutor’s office as assistant circuit attorneys. Rich previously worked as a municipal prosecutor for St. Louis County and the St. Louis County assistant prosecuting attorney. Green worked as...

 Joey Carson and Norah Gross

Joey Carson, Norah Gross to lead AZA, BBG this coming school year

Published August 1, 2023

Joey Carson was recently elected AZA’s president of the St. Louis Council of B’nai Brith Youth Organization (BBYO) for the 2023-24 school year. Son of Lisa and Larry Carson, he attends Marquette High School and Shaare Emeth. Norah Gross is the...

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