Andrew “Andy” Thorp has been named the executive director of Crown Center for Senior Living beginning December 2023. Thorp succeeds Nikki Goldstein who served in the same role for the past 23 years.
A native of New Jersey, Thorp has lived in St....
Mimi David is the new Aish Hebrew School director for the 2023-24 school year. She has created a new program for ages preschool to bar/bat mitzvah and classes will be held at the Epstein Hebrew Academy. David is the director of women’s education at...
Darcy Scharff and Susie Luten joined the board of directors of Miriam School and Learning Center. Scharff, a member of Temple Israel, recently retired after working in nursing and public health for more than 40 years.
Luten returns to Miriam’s board...
Barbara Silver (Outstanding Fundraising Volunteer) and Sam Abeles (Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy) will be honored by the St. Louis Regional Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals at a National Philanthropy Day Breakfast on Nov....
“Sleep Faster, We Need the Pillows” is a dynamic and immersive site-specific installation at the Foundry Arts Center by Benjamin Kaplan that draws inspiration from the rich tapestry of modern Jewish life and the enduring traditions of the diaspora....
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,...
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...
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 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 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...
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 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....
