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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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Maia Nagle Abeles

Rooted in care: St. Louis therapist brings her practice to Los Angeles

Published July 23, 2025

Maia Nagle Abeles, a clinical social worker (LCSW), has relocated to Los Angeles with her husband, Joey Abeles. She started her private practice, Rooted Minds Therapy, specializing in working with adults, teens, and families navigating trauma, OCD,...

Joey Abeles

From USY to the rabbinate: Joey Abeles earns double chai honor

Published July 23, 2025

Former St. Louisan and Jewish educator Joey Abeles, was one of 27 lauded as a USY Alumni Double Chai honoree. Double chai refers to a program that honors USY alumni who are 36 years old or younger and have continued to be involved in USY or the broader...

Andrea Newstead

She’s been behind the scenes at Mirowitz — now she’s front and center

Published July 23, 2025

Andrea Newstead is stepping into a new role as director of admissions and marketing/communications at Saul Mirowitz Jewish Community School. She will lead all recruitment, admissions and retention efforts as well as serve as the school’s primary...

Zoey Waldman-Schein

Shaare Emeth’s new music director is a familiar voice in St. Louis Jewish life

Published July 23, 2025

Zoey Waldman-Schein has been named the new Director of Music Engagement at Congregation Shaare Emeth. Zoey bring a strong background in Jewish music education and community programming, most recently serving as the artistic director of Kolot, the St....

Susan Goldenberg, founder and owner of Ingenium, and Linda Bearman, partner.

St. Louis search firm scooped up by Chicago player

Published July 23, 2025

Ingenium Partners was acquired by Chicago based executive search firm, Randall Partners. Susan Goldenberg, founder and owner of Ingenium, and Linda Bearman, partner, will continue to be engaged as search consultants with Randal Partners in the St. Louis...

St. Louis University’s Dr. George T. Grossberg

SLU’s Dr. George Grossberg featured in PBS Alzheimer’s docuseries

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content OfficerPublished July 15, 2025

St. Louis University’s Dr. George T. Grossberg, a longtime leader in geriatric psychiatry and a recognized member of the St. Louis Jewish community, is featured in a new episode of Medical Stories, a health-focused docuseries now available to stream...

Stephanie Kurtzman, Miriam Seidenfeld and Maxine Clark.

Three Jewish leaders named among top 50 shaping St. Louis

Published July 10, 2025

Stephanie Kurtzman and Miriam Seidenfeld were recognized as two of the Top 50 Women Shaping the Future of St. Louis (as listed by Briefcase Coach) in the Education and Nonprofits category. Maxine Clark was recognized in the Business and Finance category....

Harvey Greenstein

B’nai Amoona recognizes service with legacy award, cufflinks

Published July 10, 2025

Harvey Greenstein received the inaugural Ed Balk Award at the recent Congregation B’nai Amoona board installation. The award recognizes individuals who support and foster the vision of B’nai Amoona through acts of torah, avodah and gemilut chasadim....

Neshama Roash

St. Louis photographer earns top national honor

Published July 9, 2025

Of the 16 images Neshama Roash submitted to the Professional Photographers of America’s merit image review, six earned merits and one received the highest award, Imaging Excellence. Her image, “Grand Haven Calm,” will be published in the PPA’s...

Stephanie Riven

Stephanie Riven brings fundraising expertise to CSI team

Published July 9, 2025

Collaborative Strategies (CSI) welcomes Stephanie Riven to their team as a strategic advisor for development and fundraising. A member of Central Reform Congregation, Riven was the founding executive director of the Center of Creative Arts (COCA). 

Jonah Boyer

Jonah Boyer joins Chicago investment banking team

Published July 9, 2025

Jonah Boyer has joined the Chicago team of Deloitte Corporate Finance as an investment banking analyst. Deloitte is an international network and one of the big four accounting firms. 

Dr. Barry Singer

St. Louis MS expert honored nationally for patient advocacy

Published July 9, 2025

Neurologist Dr. Barry Singer was recognized as the Mission Honoree at the Multiple Sclerosis Association of America (MSAA) 11th annual Improving Lives Today Benefit in Philadelphia. He is the director and founder of The MS Center for Innovations in...

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