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St. Louis Jewish Light

The Story Behind The Name

John Burroughs School  is naming its baseball field for Andy Katzman (left), assistant coach of the Burroughs Bombers, who was also a star student athlete at the school in the 1980s.

From player to icon: how Andy Katzman built a baseball dynasty

Bill Motchan, Special To The Jewish LightPublished September 23, 2024

The knuckle curve is a potent weapon for a pitcher. It dips and dances, baffling hitters. In 1985, it was Andy Katzman’s go-to pitch. With a 10-2 record, he helped John Burroughs School to its first state championship. Katzman is now the assistant coach...

Carol Loeb (right) with St. Louis Science Center CEO Todd Bastean and Elisabeth Greenwood, the recipient of the Loeb Prize for excellence in teaching science and mathematics.

How the legacy of Jerome and Carol Loeb is still transforming education

By Bill Motchan, Special to the Jewish LightPublished August 8, 2024

Elisabeth Greenwood always knew what she wanted to do for a living. “I declared in the second grade that I wanted to be a teacher,” said Greenwood, who this fall will begin her 12th year teaching chemistry at Belleville East High School.  On May...

Jeanette, David and Alvin Goldfarb.

The Jewish family behind St. Louis’ nursing school powerhouse

Bill Motchan, Special to the Jewish LightPublished May 14, 2024

A St. Louis area nursing school ranked No. 1 this year by “Nursing Schools Almanac” bears the name of a man who was a philanthropist, entrepreneur and leader in the Jewish community. That man was Alvin Goldfarb. Goldfarb School of Nursing, with...

Story behind the name – Irv Zeid Park

Story behind the name – Irv Zeid Park

Bill Motchan, Special to the Jewish LightPublished March 20, 2023

Irv Zeid Park at 9100 Old Bonhomme Drive is the easternmost of Olivette’s five parks. The five-acre park has undergone a major transformation in the past year. The makeover includes a new dog park, an upgraded nature-based playground, revamped sidewalks...

Great-nephew Randy Green holds a photograph of Henry and Gladys Crown. Photo: Bill Motchan

Who were Henry & Gladys Crown?

BILL MOTCHAN, Special to the Jewish LightPublished October 25, 2022

The Henry and Gladys Crown Center for Senior Living is quickly evolving into a modern new facility, with Phase 1 scheduled to be completed early next year. Construction is in progress on a tower that will replace the aging Tallin Building and feature...

Harvey Kornblum with daughter Kathy Kornblum. (Kathy Kornblum)

Who was Harvey Kornblum?

Bill Motchan, Special to the Jewish LightPublished December 16, 2021

Every day, dozens of desperately hungry St. Louisans visit the Harvey Kornblum Jewish Food Pantry. They may be facing tough times, but they’ll leave knowing they can feed their families. Visitors to the food pantry might also wonder: Who was Harvey...

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