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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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David Zafft

St. Louis native takes financial helm in Florida’s horticulture

Published January 10, 2024

Former St. Louisan David Zafft is the new chief financial officer at Organics Holdings Management, LLC, a leading horticultural supply company specializing in premium quality potting media and soil amendments for Florida’s horticulture, agriculture...

Corey Waldman

Leadership, dedication lead Corey Waldman to new position

Published January 10, 2024

Corey Waldman was promoted to vice president of business development at Essex Industries. According to the company, the promotion is a testament to Waldman’s leadership skills, dedication to his customers, and his ability to inspire teams to achieve...

Zoe Wolkowitz Brannon

Zoe Wolkowitz Brannon joins prestigious law firm

Published January 10, 2024

Zoe Wolkowitz Brannon joined Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP as an associate attorney in the business and commercial disputes practice group. Her practice primarily focuses on general and complex commercial litigation across a variety of industries. 

Joe Schlichter

Joe Schlichter opens new innovative mental health agency

Published January 2, 2024

Joe Schlichter recently opened Ellie Mental Health St. Louis. It is a mental health agency that is transforming the culture of mental healthcare by providing creative solutions and using innovative thinking to reduce barriers in accessing mental health...

Delia Zacks

Clayton High School senior honored for her skill on the viola

Published January 1, 2024

Clayton High School senior violist Delia Zacks was recognized at the University of Missouri St. Louis Young Artists Competition. Delia won honorable mention in the junior division for her performance of Der Schwanendreher by Hindemith. Of the 10 finalists,...

Robert Schreiber

Robert Schreiber recognized for top honor by NY Academy of Sciences

Published December 21, 2023

Immunobiologist Robert Schreiber, Ph.D., an internationally recognized scientist in cancer immunology at Washington University School of Medicine, has been named the 2024 Senior Scientist Winner of the Innovators in Science Award in Cancer Immunology....

Suzy Weber, UH past president Sheryl Bauer and Jim Susman.

Double honors at United Hebrew for Suzy Weber and Jim Susman

Published December 19, 2023

At its recent annual meeting, United Hebrew Congregation honored Suzy Weber with the Irene Fox United Hebrew Ruach Award. This award is presented to members who embody the spirit of UH. Weber is a music and Hebrew teacher at the Saul Spielberg Early...

Sheilah Gross

Shaving Israel honors Sheilah Gross for years of service

Published December 17, 2023

Sheilah Gross was recently honored by Shaving Israel at a program and brunch held at Traditional Congregation. She was recognized for her many years of support and as a long-time volunteer and fundraiser. Shaving Israel educates U.S. citizens about...

Grace Minnick all smiles after receiving special honor

Grace Minnick all smiles after receiving special honor

Published December 13, 2023

Grace Minnick was recently named the 2023 recipient of the Ida Stack Award at Congregation Shaare Emeth’s religious school. The award was established in 1997 and is given annually to a sixth-grade student who has demonstrated dedication and enthusiasm...

Angela Sandler and Lisa Litvag

Sandler, Litvag release ‘The Scout Guide St. Louis’ Vol. 6

Published December 13, 2023

Angela Sandler and Lisa Litvag, owners and editors of “The Scout Guide St. Louis,” announced the release of Volume ​6, highlighting the best in local businesses and influential voices, with a print edition and a digital lifestyle guide. The guide...

Dr. Kooresh Shoghi receives prestigious radiology recognition

Dr. Kooresh Shoghi receives prestigious radiology recognition

Published December 12, 2023

A faculty member of the Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology (MIR) at Washington University School of Medicine, Kooresh Shoghi, Ph.D. was selected to join the Academy for Radiology & Biomedical Imaging Research’s Council of Distinguished Investigators....

St. Louis real estate standouts Wright, Shafman, and Balk shine with honors

St. Louis real estate standouts Wright, Shafman, and Balk shine with honors

Published December 11, 2023

David Wright was selected as the 2023 St. Louis Association of Realtors Commercial Realtor of the Year. A member of B’nai Amoona, he is the chief deal officer at Lawyers Realty Co., LLC. Scott Shafman, senior loan officer at Guild Mortgage Co. – Midwest...

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