Katie Harris and her goldendoodle, Moxie, prevailed against hundreds of other service dogs for the title of National American Hero Service Dog in the 2023 American Humane Hero Dog competition. Moxie was also one of five finalists for the overall Hero...
B’nai Amoona USY (BAUSY) recently elected its 2023-24 board. Co-presidents are Alyssa Weisenberg and Mollie Nathanson. Alyssa is the daughter of Drs. Judith and Brian Weisenberg and is a senior at Parkway Central High School. Mollie, also a senior at...
Jillian Thomadsen will release her sequel to “All the Hidden Pieces” in December. “Movie Stars Shine Brightest in the Dark” is another detective Roberta Hobbs suspense novel where the protagonist investigates the sudden death of a famous actress....
Dan Glazier was recognized as one of the Top Fifty Missourians by Ingrams, a business publication in Missouri and Kansas that covers business, industry and economic development trends. Individuals are chosen for their business achievement, philanthropy,...
Debra Klevens is one of six journalism educators who was recognized as a recipient of the Pioneer Award, the National Scholastic Press Association’s highest honor for journalism educators. A member of United Hebrew Congregation, Klevens is the newspaper...
Dr. Jane Gelfand, a concierge primary care physician and integrative medicine specialist, joins the team at PALM Health in Ladue. With a focus on personalized, proactive care she empowers her patients to reach optimal health in mind and body. She...
Clayton native Jo Firestone was named head writer and co-executive producer for the new late-night show “After Midnight” to debut in 2024 on CBS (Channel 4). The new show, hosted by comedian Taylor Tomlinson, will take over the network’s 12:35 a.m....
Laura Fields started LRCoaching314 as a certified health and well-being coach. She is accepting new patients (men and women ages 18 and older). Fields was formerly with the Jewish Federation of St. Louis as the development associate of Women’s Philanthropy....
On Jan. 2, Craig Neuman will assume the role of executive director of Congregation Shaare Emeth. He is currently the chief program officer at the Jewish Community Center of St. Louis. Neuman, a member of Congregation B’nai Amoona, said that he is...
On Sunday, Nov. 12, the Jewish Student Union (JSU) will celebrate its 21st year at its annual gala, the Eternal Jewish Flame. Jackie and Howard Oppenheimer, of Young Israel of St. Louis, will receive JSU’s Lifetime Achievement Award for being pillars...
Skip and Elaine Spielberg received the Champion of Change Award for their support, leadership, love and care to Operation Food Search at the organization’s Feast for Change event. They have supported Operation Food Search for 35 years through a great...
Carly Ferdman, Rebekah Nussbaum, Max Oppenheimer, Tehilla Shapiro and Nancy Weigley are new staff members at Jewish Federation of St. Louis. Ferdman, a master’s of social work student at St. Louis University, will assist with JProStl events and Millstone...
