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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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 Landon and Brody Spielberg

These b’nai mitzvahs put the spotlight on those in need

BY MEGAN RUBENSTEIN, SPECIAL TO THE JEWISH LIGHTPublished July 25, 2024

Where have all the mitzvah projects gone? As we’ve seen fewer projects highlighted in recent years, we wanted to spotlight the young adults putting the “mitzvah” in b’nai mitzvah.  Stella Shapiro United Hebrew Congregation, Crestwood Middle...

Mitzvah party venue options can seem endless; here are 9 new ones to consider

Mitzvah party venue options can seem endless; here are 9 new ones to consider

BY ELLEN FUTTERMAN EDITOR-IN-CHIEF, BY ELLEN FUTTERMAN EDITOR-IN-CHIEFPublished July 25, 2024

Planning a b’nai mitzvah party sometime soon? Oy vey, we feel for you. Even the most organized of planners can find themselves overwhelmed trying to sort through all the details. But perhaps the most crucial is deciding on a venue because that in large...

Elizabeth Bleyer

How to find a timeless gift any b’nai mitzvah will cherish

BY MOLLY LEVINE, JEWISH LIGHT INTERNPublished July 25, 2024

When it comes to deciding on a b’nai mitzvah gift, endless choices abound. While some opt to give an amount of money that’s a multiple of 18 because 18 symbolizes “chai” or life in Hebrew, others may look for something less traditional but still...

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