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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

Remembering

Butch Yatkeman.

Remembering Butch Yatkeman and his six decades with the Cardinals

Carol B. Lundgren, Light Executive EditorPublished April 10, 2024

The following story first appeared in the Jewish Light on Nov. 17, 1982. Butch Yatkeman was one of the first to enter and one of the last to leave Busch Memorial Stadium for the historic Game Seven of this year's World Series. But he saw just a scant...

Remembering 'Les Enfants,' but who are these adorable child models?

Remembering ‘Les Enfants,’ but who are these adorable child models?

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content OfficerPublished April 1, 2024

I've developed a keen interest in the vintage advertisements preserved within the archives of the Jewish Light. Recently, I stumbled upon a captivating photo in the March 6, 1989 edition, showcasing an ad for "Les Enfants," a store formerly located in...

Can you help us identify everyone in this photo from April, 1977

Can you help us identify everyone in this photo from April, 1977

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content OfficerPublished March 18, 2024

I stumbled upon this wonderful photo of 16 smiling, happy people from 1977. According to the label on the back of the picture, we believe it was taken as a preview of "The Realtor Follies." From what I could find, "The Realtor Follies" was put...

First Federal Frank and Crust Company at the corner of 10th and Olive Streets, December 1977.

Remembering David Weber’s First Federal Frank and Crust Co.

By Ami Nul, Special To The Jewish LightPublished February 11, 2024

This story is being published in partnership with the Missouri Historical Society. David Weber was a member of Congregation B’nai Amoona and was proud of his Jewish heritage and faith. Weber passed away on August 8, 2023. It’s almost certain...

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