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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

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Ali Siegel

Ali Siegel brings vintage flair to Kirkwood with Forty Elephants

Published August 27, 2024

Ali Siegel and her husband, David Kerins, opened Forty Elephants, in downtown Kirkwood. The consignment shop will offer women’s/femme clothing and accessories from 30 different vendors on a rotating basis, resulting in an eclectic mix of vintage and...

Leslie and Barry Yoffie

Why their coffee mug that says ‘Parents of the Year’ is the real deal

Published August 26, 2024

Leslie and Barry Yoffie were honored as Parents of the Year by Chabad at Washington University, Rohr Center for Jewish Life. Their unwavering commitment and steadfast support over the past decade have been instrumental in enriching the community. The...

Jeffrey Zuckerman

Deaf translator from St. Louis earns prestigious French cultural honor

Published August 25, 2024

Former St. Louisan Jeffrey Zuckerman was named a Chevalier de l’Ordre des Arts et des Lettres (Knight of the Order of Arts and Letters) at a recent ceremony held in New York City. The Ordre des Arts et des Lettres was established by the French Minister...

Meet Allie Chervitz: The new behavior pro transforming young lives

Meet Allie Chervitz: The new behavior pro transforming young lives

Published August 22, 2024

Allie Chervitz is a new registered behavior technician at Autism Learning Collaborative (ALC). She implements individualized behavior plan, records and tracks data on learning and behavior targets, and enhances social and communication skills for her...

Bryce Bussard

Former St. Louisan launches expanding business in Florida

Published August 8, 2024

Former St. Louisan Bryce Bussard started Handy Hunks based in Naples, Fla. Specializing in window cleaning, pressure washing, roof cleaning and paver sealing, Handy Hunks caters to clients across southern Florida. Bussard’s company is expanding and...

Megan Wallis

Creve Coeur’s Conquer Therapy Services welcomes Megan Wallis

Published August 8, 2024

Megan Wallis has joined Conquer Therapy Services in Creve Coeur as an occupational therapist. She works one-on-one with individuals, birth through early adulthood, on various skills that allow for a successful, fulfilling, independent and participatory...

Annie Rothenberg

Big win for teachers with Annie Rothenberg’s leadership

Published August 8, 2024

Annie Rothenberg was awarded Advocate of the Year by the Maplewood Richmond Heights School District. She helped lead the teacher’s union as they reached a collective bargaining agreement with the school district. It is the first such agreement between...

Sarah Davidovits

New role for Sarah Davidovits at Special School District

Published August 8, 2024

The Special School District Board of Education has appointed Sarah Davidovits as the new director of Special Education. She was most recently the assistant principal at Gotsch Intermediate School in Affton. Davidovits is a member of Agudas Israel of...

Ron Cytron

Ron Cytron honored by Ladue Schools

Published August 8, 2024

The Ladue School District Board of Education honored Ron Cytron with a Volunteer of the Year Award. He has shared his musical talents with the district for over 25 years; playing piano and guitar to accompany Conway, Old Bonhomme and Reed elementary schools...

Charlie Foxman

Charlie Foxman takes on leadership role in Chesterfield

Published August 8, 2024

Charlie Foxman has been elected chairman of Chesterfield’s Parks and Recreation Advisory Board.  The board is responsible for maintenance, improvements, and new development. Foxman, a certified martial arts instructor and senior fitness and wellness/weight-loss...

Martina Stern

Temple Israel’s new exec director is ready to shine

Published August 8, 2024

Martina Stern is Congregation Temple Israel’s new executive director. She was previously the congregation’s director of special events.  Stern is succeeding Rachel Wallis Andreasson, who served in this position for nearly eight years. In her next...

Rabbi Greg Kanter

St. Louisan Rabbi Greg Kanter has new job at Springfield, IL synagogue

Andrew Lapin, JTAPublished August 8, 2024

Rabbi Greg Kanter, originally from St. Louis, has announced his new role at Temple B’rith Sholom in Springfield, after resigning from Kahal Kadosh Beth Elohim in Charleston, South Carolina. This move comes amid increasing discrimination against LGBTQ...

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