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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

Mitchell Morton Bernstein
Mitchell Morton Bernstein

Mitchell Morton Bernstein, September 13, 2025 Born in St. Louis to Ruthie and Hyman Bernstein. Beloved husband of Melanie Bernstein (Cibull) and proud father of Tracy Feldman (Robert) and Scott Bernstein...

Gerald Kessler
Gerald Kessler

Gerald Kessler, September 14, 2025 Beloved husband of Natalie S. Kessler; father of Robin Kessler, Amy Ting, Marc Kessler (Nancy), and Lisa Richardson; grandfather of Harrison Ting (Thuy-An), Adam Ting...

Sanford (Sandy) L. Wolff
Sanford (Sandy) L. Wolff

Sanford (Sandy) L. Wolff passed away on September 11, 2025, surrounded by family in St. Louis, Missouri, at the age of 85. He was the beloved husband of Beverly for 58 years; devoted father of Rob...

Steve Sosnoff
Steve Sosnoff

With great sorrow, we share that Steve Sosnoff, of 20 Dautel Circle, passed away on Thursday, August 28th, 2025. Steve was the beloved son of Sally and Gary Sosnoff, brother of Joan (Neil), Uncle of...

Paul George Damyan
Paul George Damyan

Paul George Damyan, 05/02/1953 – 09/06/2025 Paul G. Damyan left his legacy behind on September 6, 2025. Beloved husband to Robi; cherished father to Trevor, Martin, and Sara; adored grandfather to...

Gail Schenberg Emert
Gail Schenberg Emert

Gail Schenberg Emert, September 5, 2025 Dearly beloved wife of Harvey Emert; loving mother of Randy Emert, Marty Emert (Meggin), Lori Emert and Patti Emert; dear grandmother of Erica, Sarah and Dylan...

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Carol Levy Schulman

Carol Levy Schulman, MSW, born June 28, 1947, in Little Rock, Arkansas, passed away suddenly on September 5, 2025, at Missouri Baptist Medical Center. She was the cherished wife of Jeffery, beloved mother...

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Irving S. Rosenbloom

Irving S. Rosenbloom, 1/27/1947 – 09/03/2025 Irving Rosenbloom passed away on September 3, 2025. Beloved son of the late Robert and the late Phyllis Rosenbloom; cherished brother and brother-in-law...

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Lucille “Lucy” Goffstein

LUCILLE GOFFSTEIN, August 6,1924 – September 2, 2025 Lucille “Lucy” Goffstein, born August 6, 1924, in St. Louis, Missouri, passed away on Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at St. Luke’s Hospital...

Carol Adler
Carol Adler

Carol Adler, September 4, 2025 Beloved wife of Siegfried Adler; dear mother of the late Sheldon Adler, Julie (Steven) Freedman and Richard (Dawn) Adler; loving Baba to Asher (Leah) Freedman, Esther...

Janice Stein
Janice Stein

Janice (Janie) Levenson Spielberg Stein, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, cousin and friend, passed away peacefully on August 29, 2025 at the age of 77. Born on February 12, 1948 in Miami, Florida...

Herbert Lubowitz, M.D.
Herbert Lubowitz, M.D.

Herbert Lubowitz, M.D., August 30, 2025 Beloved husband of Gloria Lubowitz; dear father and father-in-law of Nancy Lubowitz, Amy (David) Cohen, and Elise (Lorenzo) Terrini; Grandfather of Samuel Cohen,...

Lena Ruth Rader
Lena Ruth Rader

Lena Ruth Rader (née Seligman), formerly of Granite City, Illinois, passed away on August 30, 2025, at the age of 89 in Milwaukee, WI. Lena shared 59 years of marriage in St. Louis with her beloved...

Marlene Maschan
Marlene Maschan

Marlene Maschan (née Koldun) passed away on Friday, August 29, 2025, at age 88. Beloved wife of the late Gerald “Jerry” Herbert Maschan. Loving mother of Jay Rothman of Mesa, AZ and Bonnie (Kenton)...

Carole Louise Levin
Carole Louise Levin

Carole Louise Levin, Born March 2, 1932, Died August 26, 2025 Mother of Elise (Norman) Rich, Paul (Lisa) Levin; grandmother of AJ (Ashley) Rich, Alex (Annie) Rich, and Harry (Valerie) Levin;  great-grandmother...

Lawrence David Perlmutter
Lawrence David Perlmutter

Lawrence David Perlmutter, August 28, 2025 Beloved husband of Amy Perlmutter for 65 years. Loving father and father-in-law of Deborah (Tim) Crahan and Donna Perlmutter. Proud grandfather of Dr....

Morton “Morty” Lee Gelber
Morton “Morty” Lee Gelber

Morton “Morty” Lee Gelber passed away peacefully Tuesday, August 26, 2025, with his family by his side. Morty was born July 20, 1939, to Harry and Florence Gelber in St. Louis, Missouri. He is...

Robert (Bob) Greenberg
Robert (Bob) Greenberg

Robert (Bob) Greenberg, August 27, 2025 Robert “Bob” Greenberg died as he lived—with peace, steadiness, and quiet strength. He was 92. For 67 years, Bob was devoted to his beloved wife, Maureen....

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Gregory A. “Greg” Rothberg

Gregory A. “Greg” Rothberg, August 27, 2025 Beloved partner of Jacki Dunn; dear son of the late Anita and the late Marvin S. Rothberg; dear brother of Doug Rothberg, the late Diane Ezell, Cathy Loser...

Bernard David Tischler
Bernard David Tischler

Bernard David Tischler, April 2, 1939 – August 27, 2025; Bernard (“Bernie”) David Tischler was born to Sylvia and Samuel Tischler (both deceased). He was previously married to Marcia Preston (deceased...

Lois Bender
Lois Bender

Lois Bender, 5/31/1928 - 8/20/2025 It is with deep sorrow and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.  Lois Bender passed away peacefully...

Arlene Safron Goldstein
Arlene Safron Goldstein

Arlene Safron Goldstein, July 12, 2025 Beloved wife of the late Irwin Goldstein; dear mother of Adam (Eunice) Goldstein and Carly Goldstein; grandmother of Avery Goldstein; dear sister of Richard...

Vicki Lynne (Moses) Friedman
Vicki Lynne (Moses) Friedman

Vicki Lynne (Moses) Friedman passed away on August 22, 2025, surrounded by family in St. Louis, at the age of 71.  She was the beloved wife of Gary; devoted mother to her son Scott and daughter Sara;...

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Monument dedication: Jay Howard Leve

A monument dedication for JAY HOWARD LEVE will take place at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 31, 2025 at Beth Hamedrosh Hagodol Cemetery.

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