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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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St. Louis Jewish Light

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Dorit Galor
Dorit Galor

The core and foundation of our family, Dorit Galor, beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother, passed away peacefully at the age of 96 on September 23, 2023. She was, until the very end, a...

Sen. Dianne Feinstein talking with reporters in the Capitol building, June 5, 2018.
Dianne Feinstein, long-serving Jewish senator from California, dies at 90

(JTA) — Dianne Feinstein, the long-serving Jewish senator from California who rose to national prominence when she appeared before cameras with her hands stained with the blood of a murdered colleague,...

Robert A. “Bob” Pearl
Robert A. “Bob” Pearl

Robert A. “Bob” Pearl, September 21, 2023 Beloved husband of Marti Pearl for 36 years.  Loving father of Scott Michael (Lisa) Pearl, Barry (Tara) Pearl, the late Stephen Edward Pearl, and...

Alex Bornstein
Alex Bornstein

Alex Bornstein, September 22, 2023 Alex was born on August 27, 1950, in St. Louis, Missouri, to the late Ely and Dena Bornstein. Alex was preceded in death by his beloved brother, Michael Burns...

Franklin Haspiel
Franklin Haspiel

Franklin Haspiel, May 8, 1927 - September 24, 2023 Born in St. Louis, Frank was the son of the late Hyman and Ceil Haspiel; Loving husband of 63 years to the late Rachel Haspiel; Father of Joseph...

Estelle Ann Kram
Estelle Ann Kram

Estelle Ann (Routman) Kram passed away September 23, 2023. She would have been 94 years old on October 18. She was preceded in death in 2020 by her husband of 69 years, Morris Kram. She will be greatly...

Robert Jack Brown
Robert Jack Brown

Robert Jack Brown, July 5, 1934 - September 23, 2023 Beloved husband of Roberta “Bobbie” (Levin) Brown. Dear father of Craig (Kristi) Brown, Pam (Craig) Bohon and Cindy (Dan) Heymann. Loving...

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Melford “Mel” Berns

Melford “Mel” Berns, September 21, 2023 Beloved husband of Suzan Rae Berns for 56 years.  Dear father of Julie Lipson and the late Sherry and Rebecca “Becky” Berns.  Loving grandfather of Tyler...

Carol Ann (Kadushin) Blume
Carol Ann (Kadushin) Blume

Carol Ann (Kadushin) Blume, 75, of Boynton Beach, Florida, passed away on September 21, 2023, at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. She was born on June 29, 1948, in Detroit, Michigan, to...

Irving Lewis Robbins
Irving Lewis Robbins

Irving Lewis Robbins died peacefully at the age of 96 at his home in Houston on Sept. 7. A Houstonian since 1968, he was devoted to his family and community service, showing genuine kindness that...

Dennis E. Cohen
Dennis E. Cohen

Dennis E. Cohen, September 17, 2023 Beloved husband of the late Sharon Cohen; dear father and father-in-law of the late Todd Cohen, Lindsay Cohen (David) Schneider and Chad (Bridget) Cohen; dear...

Sheldon Martin Enger
Sheldon Martin Enger

Sheldon Martin Enger passed away on September 16, 2023.  Survived by his beloved wife, Rochelle (Sheinbein) Enger; children Rabbi Cindy Enger, Marc (Jenny) Enger, and Dr. Kevin (Nancy) Enger.  Loving...

Samuel Bernstein
Samuel Bernstein

SAMUEL BERNSTEIN, PhD, February 1, 1928 – September 16, 2023 Beloved father of Lee (Elise) Bernstein, Mark (Barbara) Bernstein, and Bruce (Jill) Bernstein; brother of Dolores (Saul) Davis;...

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Sandra M. Greenberg

Sandra M. Greenberg, September 14, 2023 Beloved wife of the late Lawrence H. Greenberg; survived by Ted Greenberg (Laura) and Amy Nelson; dear grandmother of David Greenberg (Aysylu), Michael Greenberg,...

Marjorie (Margie) Salzberg Richman
Marjorie (Margie) Salzberg Richman

Marjorie (Margie) Salzberg Richman passed away at home on August 25, holding hands with her husband of 66 years, Moe. Margie underwent open heart surgery 12 years ago and was given another year to live....

Bruce K. Glatter
Bruce K. Glatter

Bruce K. Glatter passed away on Thursday, August 3, 2023 at his residence in St. Louis, Missouri at the age of 70 years, 3 months, and 20 days. Bruce was born on April 14, 1953 in New York, New...

Florann Rickensohl Kessell
Florann Rickensohl Kessell

Florann Rickensohl Kessell, September 8, 2023 Beloved wife of the late Edward Kessell for 46 years. Dear mother of Michael Kessell, Steve (Carol) Kessell and Geoff (John Rutledge) Kessell. Special...

Dr. Michael B. Rumelt
Dr. Michael B. Rumelt

Dr. Michael B. Rumelt, 82, died peacefully on September 8, 2023, with his beloved wife of 55 years and his two sons by his side, after a long and hard-fought battle with cancer. Born August 12,...

Ellen Weiss
Ellen Weiss

Ellen Weiss, September 8, 2023 Ellen Louise Coppersmith Weiss was born February 25th, 1940, in St. Louis, Missouri, eldest daughter of Manuel and Geraldine Coppersmith.  Ellen attended Ladue High School,...

Henry Perry Mentle
Henry Perry Mentle

Henry Perry Mentle died on September 3, 2023 in Boca Raton, Florida. Henry was born in 1949 to Edith and Philip Mentle and grew up in Bronx, NY. He was a die-hard Yankees fan and grew up near Yankee...

Rosalie Brasch
Rosalie Brasch

Rosalie Brasch, September 4, 2023 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Rosalie Brasch on September 4, 2023 at home with family. Rosalie was born on January 31, 1930, in St....

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Neal Biernbaum

Neal Biernbaum, Sept. 2, 2023 (1955-2023) Beloved husband of Patricia Biernbaum. Dear father and father-in-law of Matthew Biernbaum, Meredith Buxman (Scott), Daniel Dowling, David Dowling (Dana)....

Mary Bernice Scherl
Mary Bernice Scherl

Mary Bernice Scherl, September 1, 2023 Mary Scherl, 90, died Friday, September 1, 2023 at St. Luke’s Hospital in St. Louis County. She is survived by her three children – Annie (Daryl) Jacobs,...

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Sidney Kayman

Sidney Kayman, March 24, 1928 - August 31, 2023 Sidney Kayman passed away peacefully at the age of 95 on August 31, 2023. He is preceded in death by his beloved wife and son, Suzann Senturia Kayman...

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