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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

Obituaries

Harvey Gershenson

Harvey Gershenson

Published July 22, 2024

Harvey Gershenson, July 21, 2024 Beloved husband of the late Audrey Nissenholtz Gershenson for more than 70 years; dear father and father-in-law of Shelley Sarver (Jay), Dean Gershenson (Debbie), the...

Ronald S. Sandler

Ronald S. Sandler

Published July 22, 2024

Ronald S. Sandler born 12/25/1933. Surrounded by family, Ronald Sandler passed away peacefully on July 19, 2024. Beloved Husband of more than 66 years to the late JoAnn Sandler. Loving father...

Craig Mark Mold

Craig Mark Mold

Published July 19, 2024

Craig Mark Mold (Moldafsky), July 17, 2024 Beloved husband of Judy Mold for 53 years: dear father and father-in-law of Carey (Luc) Rimmer and Christine (Stefano) Schena; dear grandfather of Emma, Garrett,...

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Ronald David Jacobs

Published July 18, 2024

Ronald David Jacobs, May 17th, 1947 - July 12th, 2024 Beloved and devoted husband of Lydia Jacobs.  Dear father of Matthew (Genki) Jacobs, Constance and Christopher Pudiwitr.  Loving grandfather of...

Rona Mae Levin

Rona Mae Levin

Published July 16, 2024

Born on August 18, 1928, passed away peacefully on July 11, 2024 in Redondo Beach, California, just a month shy of her 96th birthday. Beloved wife of the late Milton Levin.  Dear mother of Lesley (Craig...

 Irwin “Irv” Rosen

 Irwin “Irv” Rosen

Published July 16, 2024

Irwin “Irv” Rosen, July 13, 2024 Beloved son of the late Albert and Rose Adelstein Rosen.  Dear brother of Claire (the late Robert) Huber.  Loving uncle of Daniel (Steven Miller) Huber. ...

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Renee Nerviani

Published July 14, 2024

Renee Nerviani, July 13, 2024 Beloved wife of David W. Nerviani; dear mother of Michael Nerviani (Sara) and Daniel Nerviani and step-mother of David Nerviani and James Nerviani (Jenn); loving grandmother...

Dr. Ruth Westheimer, a Holocaust survivor who became America's most famous sex therapist, was featured in the 2019 documentary "Ask Dr. Ruth." (Austin Hargrave)

Ruth Westheimer, Holocaust survivor who offered grandmotherly sex advice as ‘Dr. Ruth,’ dies at 96

Andrew Silow-Carroll, Curt Schleier, JTAPublished July 13, 2024

Ruth Westheimer, the diminutive Holocaust survivor and Israeli military veteran who charmed and educated millions of listeners as the taboo-breaking radio sex therapist “Dr. Ruth,” died on Friday at...

Edwin Pepper

Edwin Pepper

Published July 12, 2024

Edwin Pepper passed away peacefully, July 12, 2024, at his home. He was married to the love of his life, Lenore, for over 70 years. His family meant the world to him. His children include Marc &...

Warner Isaacs

Warner Isaacs

Published July 11, 2024

Warner Isaacs, July 10, 2024 Warner graduated from Country Day School in 1952 and attended Washington & Lee University. After college, he returned home to St. Louis where he worked as a stock...

Mordechai Rosenstein, seen in 2014 at a sale of his works, combined bright colors and stylized Hebrew letters for pieces that hang in countless homes, offices and synagogues. (Courtesy Rosenstein Arts, via Facebook)

Mordechai Rosenstein, calligrapher whose art illuminates Jewish homes and synagogues, dies at 90

Andrew Silow-Carroll, JTAPublished July 11, 2024

Mordechai Rosenstein, a painter and calligrapher whose brightly colored illuminations of Hebrew texts adorn countless Jewish homes, offices and synagogues, died on July 9 in Elkins Park, Pennsylvania....

Ronald B. Schwartz

Ronald B. Schwartz

Published July 10, 2024

Ronald B. Schwartz, July 9, 2024 Dear loved one of Gloria Schwartz, Frank Schwartz, Sharon Goldstein, Melanie Goldstein (Barry), Michael Pearl (Melissa), Emily, Natalie, Andrew, Evan, and Serena. Graveside...

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