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...
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,...
