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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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Sherrie Hodgins

New gig for Sherri Hodgins at NCJWSTL

Published January 29, 2025

Sherrie Hodgins is the new capital campaign and membership manager for National Council of Jewish Women-St. Louis. She is responsible for coordinating the fundraising for their new building at 311 N. Lindbergh and organizing the membership and leadership...

Karyn Lisker

Singing, science, and success: Karyn Lisker takes on exciting new roles!

Published January 28, 2025

Karyn Lisker has joined the Washington University School of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry as a clinical research coordinator. She is working on a clinical trial regarding addiction. In addition, Lisker was recently accepted to the St. Louis Symphony...

You can call him Rabbi Josh Scharff now

You can call him Rabbi Josh Scharff now

Published January 27, 2025

Native St. Louisan Rabbi Josh Scharff recently received his rabbinical ordination from the Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion at the Taube Family Campus in Jerusalem. He is currently the assistant rabbi at the Jewish Progressive Community...

Scott Bernstein

Scott Bernstein takes the helm at Complete Weddings and Events of St. Louis

Published January 8, 2025

Scott Bernstein is the new owner of Complete Weddings and Events of St. Louis located in Creve Coeur. The company offers photography, videography, DJs, photo booths, coordination and lighting services for all events. Bernstein is a member of Congregation...

Margy Weisman and Roey Kruvi

New leaders on board: Saul Mirowitz School welcomes Weisman and Kruvi

Published January 8, 2025

Margy Weisman and Roey Kruvi have joined the Saul Mirowitz Jewish Community School board. Weisman is an attorney and licensed CPA with AEGIS Law. Kruvi is the interim director of Israel Education Travel Alliance at Jewish Federations of North America.

Pro Bono Champion: Gail Wechsler honored for empowering self-representation in court

Pro Bono Champion: Gail Wechsler honored for empowering self-representation in court

Published January 8, 2025

Gail Wechsler, library director of the Law Library Association of St. Louis, was the keynote speaker at the BAMSL (Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis) Pro Bono Challenge 2025. At the event, she received the Legal Aid Recognition Award. She...

David Alper

Independent artist David Alper elevates Judaica with custom glass creations

Published January 8, 2025

Doorpost Glass Designs is a new company and website started by independent glass artist David Alper.  It features elevated glass Judaica, specifically mezuzahs. Customized menorahs and yads are available by request. Alper attends Congregation Temple...

Becca Levine Graham

Rising star: Becca Levine Graham steps into leadership with JFed Kansas City

Published January 8, 2025

Former St. Louisan Becca Levine Graham has been promoted to campaign manager for the Jewish Federation of Greater Kansas City. She was also selected to participate in the Jewish Federations of North America Executive Accelerator, a program is designed...

Stacy Lynn

Meteorologist Stacy Lynn rises to Spectrum’s national weather team

Published January 8, 2025

Stacy Lynn, a meteorologist for Spectrum News, has been promoted to the national weather team. In addition to her St. Louis and Kansas City forecasting duties, she now forecasts for all the expanded markets, including the states of Maine, South Carolina...

Sue Greenberg

Missouri’s Muse: Sue Greenberg’s legacy of empowering artists earns top honor

Published January 8, 2025

On Feb. 5, the Missouri Arts Council will honor the recipients of the 2025 Missouri Arts Awards, including Sue Greenberg, Leadership in the Arts. Since 1986, Greenberg has been the executive director of Volunteer Lawyers and Accountants for the Arts...

Evan Tomlinson Weintraub

Former Cirque du Soleil specialist to lead Circus Harmony’s annual show

Published January 7, 2025

Circus Harmony has announced that Evan Tomlinson Weintraub is its new artist in residence and guest director for its annual show in February at City Museum. Weintraub, a circus performer, director, choreographer and creative consultant, just finished...

Harriet Kopolow

80 years young! Harriet Kopolow’s fight against addiction and illiteracy inspires thousands!

Published December 18, 2024

Harriet Kopolow is among the 12 who were honored at the 20th Ageless Remarkable St. Louisans Gala hosted by St. Andrew’s Resources Charitable Foundation. This event recognizes adults ages 70 and older who make an impact through their philanthropy,...

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