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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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Shira Berkowitz, Maxine Clark, Donn Rubin and Michael Staenberg.

Four Jewish community members named to annual St. Louis Magazine list

Published September 8, 2023

Shira Berkowitz, Maxine Clark, Donn Rubin and Michael Staenberg are just four of the 50+ featured in St. Louis Magazine’s People Working Toward Solutions in St. Louis.  Berkowitz, senior director of public policy and advocacy of PROMO Missouri, pushed...

Marianne Chervitz

Marianne Chervitz joins WashU staff

Published September 6, 2023

Marianne Chervitz has joined the staff at Washington University as a senior associate director of advancement for Student Affairs. Her responsibilities include raising funds to support the Department of Student Affairs, assisting in growing the donor...

Allison Cherner Bender launches new biz to help graduates find the right college

Allison Cherner Bender launches new biz to help graduates find the right college

Published September 5, 2023

Allison Cherner Bender started Bender College Consulting. Her company helps students and their parents navigate the college application process by discussing college options, reviewing college essays, interview preparation and so much more. Bender is...

Cheryl Maayan takes on new education leadership role

Cheryl Maayan takes on new education leadership role

Published August 31, 2023

Cheryl Maayan was named the Director of the Day School Leadership Training Institute (DSLTI), a fellowship for new and aspiring heads of Jewish day schools. She is an alumna of the fellowship and served as a DSLTI mentor for the past eight years. Maayan...

Dr. Arlene Stiffman is still tops in her field, 14 years after retiring

Dr. Arlene Stiffman is still tops in her field, 14 years after retiring

Published August 31, 2023

Fourteen years after retiring, Dr. Arlene Stiffman’s research work in social sciences and humanities is still being cited. Stiffman, the Barbara A. Bailey Professor Emeritus of Social Work at Washington University, is one of 13 Brown School scholars...

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...

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