Area lawyers who have been chosen for inclusion in the 2025 edition of “The Best Lawyers in America” and/or “Missouri Super Lawyers 2024” publications include: Wendi Alper-Pressman (Armstrong Teasdale), Susan Bindler (Haar & Woods), Gary...
Matt Goodman has written a new book titled “Saint Lois: The Resurrection of the Smile.” It is a follow-up to the 2016 Jewish Light story about his organization, Smilocracy, and his friend, Lois Severin and her smile campaign for president, A Candidate...
Talia Wolkowitz joined Husch Blackwell as a private wealth attorney. Her main focus is tax-advantaged estate planning with an emphasis on ultra-high net worth individuals and family offices.
Wolkowitz also works on charitable planning, closely held...
Among the 14 distinguished honorees for the 2024 Parkway Alumni Hall of Fame is Julie Gibbs, a proud graduate of Parkway Central High School, Class of 1984. Gibbs, a seasoned development professional, has dedicated her career to strengthening the St....
In his new book, “Jewish Communal Leadership: Lessons Learned from Leading Practitioners,” educator, organizational innovator and former St. Louisan Dr. Ron Wolfson gives us the lessons learned from intensive interviews with outstanding Jewish leaders...
David Levy has joined Mercy’s Center for Performance Medicine as a certified hand therapist and occupational therapist.
He treats conditions that range from hand and upper extremity arthritis to complex injuries resulting from trauma, helping people...
The Art Gallery at Chesterfield City Hall will feature 14 paintings of Mark Koritz.
The art exhibit is currently running through Dec. 31. All proceeds from the sale of his work goes to The St. Louis Men’s Group Against Cancer.
Koritz attends Congregation...
The Honorable Ellen Levy of Missouri’s 21st Judicial Court, was named one of nine 2024 Leaders of Distinction.
She will be celebrated at the YWCA Leaders Lunch on Dec. 13 at the Marriott St. Louis Grand.
Levy is a member of Congregation Temple...
On National Philanthropy Day, Steve Lowy received the Outstanding Philanthropist Award from the St. Louis Regional Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals.
A major donor of Washington University’s Lowy Scholarship for the past 40 years,...
Angela Sandler and Lisa Litvag, owners and editors of “The Scout Guide St. Louis,” announced the release of Volume 7, highlighting the best in local businesses and influential voices, with a print edition and a digital lifestyle guide.
The...
The Jewish Community Relations Council of St. Louis (JCRC) has appointed J. David Levy as the new board chair for the Michael and Barbara Newmark Institute for Human Relations.
The institute is committed to the concept of a pluralistic society where...
Shelley Dean is the new social media director for Aish HaTorah in St. Louis.
She is responsible for elevating their community’s visibility through creative and engaging social media content.
Dean is a member of Congregation B’nai Amoona.
