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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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Ken Dubinsky.

Mizzou athletes score big on coffee & chips—thanks to this Jewish St. Louis entrepreneur

Published April 1, 2025

Ken Dubinsky and his company, Haystack Sourcing Solutions, have partnered with Schnucks and Every True Tiger, to create Brew with the Crew premium coffee blends. Each of the six different bags features an athlete from six different University of Missouri...

Andrew Cohen

New boss at Moosylvania! Andrew Cohen takes the reins at top St. Louis ad agency

Published March 28, 2025

Andrew Cohen is the new president of Moosylvania, a St. Louis-based advertising agency. In this position, he will lead business strategy, oversee operations and guide the agency’s growth while fostering Moosylvania’s culture of collaboration and...

Maura Kraus

From mitzvahs to “I do’s”— How Maura Kraus is transforming parties

Published March 28, 2025

Maura Kraus and her partner, Katelyn Tash, have started Poppy Event Rentals. It specializes in signage, seating charts and flower walls for any event including baby showers, weddings, birthday parties, bar/bat mitzvah parties and more. Kraus is a...

Erin Foster Voegtli

St. Louis professor wins top national honor for brain science breakthrough

Published March 27, 2025

Erin Foster Voegtli will receive the American Occupational Therapy Association’s Roster of Fellows Award at its Inspire 2025 Annual Conference and Expo in Philadelphia. She is being recognized for advancing science and practice supporting functional...

Daniel Estrin, NPR’s international correspondent in Jerusalem

From St. Louis to Gaza: Daniel Estrin’s reporting wins top journalism honor

Published March 26, 2025

NPR won a 2025 Alfred I. duPont-Columbia Award for its coverage of the war in Gaza. The prestigious duPont-Columbia Award honors outstanding public service in audio and video reporting. Daniel Estrin, NPR’s international correspondent in Jerusalem...

Gabi Maul

Matchmaker, Make Her a Star! Belleville’s Gabi Maul hits the stage in “Fiddler on the Roof”

Published March 24, 2025

In an upcoming production of “Fiddler on the Roof,” Gabi Maul will be playing the role of Golde. The production will be at the Monroe Actors Stage Company in Waterloo, Ill. from April 4-6 and 11-13. Maul is a member of Agudas Achim/Beth Israel...

Lucy Greenbaum

St. Louis songbird heads to Jerusalem—Lucy Greenbaum’s sacred new mission!

Published March 21, 2025

Lucy Greenbaum, director of music engagement at Congregation Shaare Emeth, has been accepted to Hebrew Union College’s Debbie Friedman School of Sacred Music as a cantorial student. Beginning this summer, she will embark on a five-year program that...

Emily Isaacs Polinsky

Emily Isaacs Polinsky joining Crown Center

Published March 19, 2025

The Crown Center welcomed Emily Isaacs Polinsky as the new program coordinator. She will oversee the development of the arts and fitness programming and educational and cultural experiences. 

Karen Sher

Jewish Federation promotes Karen Sher to key leadership role

Published March 19, 2025

Karen Sher was promoted to chief impact officer of the Jewish Federation of St. Louis. She leads efforts to maximize community resource impact and builds relationships with partners in Israel, enhancing Missouri’s international ties. Most recently,...

Daryl Rothman

Daryl Rothman’s new book is a twisted thriller

Published March 17, 2025

Daryl Rothman’s new book, “Gospel,” was recently published. It is a suspense novel about Jacob Fallon, a failed author, who plans to win back his family but is ensnared in a deadly, Faustian pact. A member of Congregation Shaare Emeth, Rothman...

Jordan Durlester

Promotion for Jordan Durlester

Published March 14, 2025

Jordan Durlester was promoted to vice president, Data Analytics, US Operations with Reinsurance Group of America (RGA). Durlester is a member of Congregation Shaare Emeth.

Rachel Leonard

From Temple Israel to national impact: Local leader joins elite ADL program

Published March 13, 2025

Rachel Leonard was accepted into the Glass Leadership Institute (GLI) leadership development program at the Anti-Defamation League. GLI aims to empower young professionals to fight antisemitism and hate in their own communities. Leonard is Congregation...

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