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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
All content by BY PATRICIA CORRIGAN SPECIAL TO THE JEWISH LIGHT
Dance St. Louis presents ‘TAP Dynamics’ Sept. 30 and Oct. 1. Photo: Marc Millman Photography

2017 Fall arts guide

BY PATRICIA CORRIGAN, SPECIAL TO THE JEWISH LIGHT
Published September 7, 2017
Ashley Stockman

She’s leading a life of service to the elderly at the J

By Patricia Corrigan, Special to the Jewish Light
Published June 22, 2017
Tony Bennett entertains at Davies Symphony Hall in 2010. Photo: : Michael Macor/San Francisco Chronicle / Polaris

2017 Summer Arts Guide

BY PATRICIA CORRIGAN | SPECIAL TO THE JEWISH LIGHT
Published June 1, 2017
ABOVE: Cindy Lander Wallach started Birthday Joy in 2012. The nonprofit organization helps provide birthday gifts for children in homeless shelters or receiving help from social service agencies. Behind Wallach are her children, Abby, 13, and Dylan, 15. Photo: Lisa Mandel

Birthday challenge is to spread joy to kids

BY PATRICIA CORRIGAN, SPECIAL TO THE JEWISH LIGHT
Published May 21, 2017
Lois and Dave Zuckerman founded Mentors4College. Photo: Lisa Mandel

Couple help students find their way after high school

BY PATRICIA CORRIGAN, SPECIAL TO THE JEWISH LIGHT
Published May 21, 2017
Dr. Jonas Cooper

He’s an ‘electrician’ in the field of cardiology

By Patricia Corrigan, Special to the Jewish Light
Published May 18, 2017
A.J. Moll

Healthy food makes for happy chef, students

By Patricia Corrigan, Special to the Jewish Light
Published April 20, 2017
Dr. Charles A. Goldfarb is chief of pediatric orthopedic surgery at Washington University School of Medicine and St. Louis Children’s Hospital

Busy surgeon gives folks a helping hand

BY PATRICIA CORRIGAN, SPECIAL TO THE JEWISH LIGHT
Published March 15, 2017
Ricky Ian Gordon

In newest opera form, ‘Grapes of Wrath’ still speaks truth

BY PATRICIA CORRIGAN, SPECIAL TO THE JEWISH LIGHT
Published March 15, 2017
Cheryl Kinney

Program targets families of Alzheimer’s patients

BY PATRICIA CORRIGAN, SPECIAL TO THE JEWISH LIGHT
Published February 15, 2017
Dr. Paul J. Hauptman. Photo courtesy of St. Louis University.

SLU doctor studies prescription price disparities

BY PATRICIA CORRIGAN, SPECIAL TO THE JEWISH LIGHT
Published January 18, 2017
Kathy Bearman facilitates the Sharsheret Supports Circle founded in St. Louis a year ago for Jewish women with breast or ovarian cancer. 

Social worker brings music, support to cancer fighters

BY PATRICIA CORRIGAN, SPECIAL TO THE JEWISH LIGHT
Published December 21, 2016
Kathleen Sitzer and J. Samuel Davis star in the New Jewish Theatre production of ‘Driving Miss Daisy.’ Photo: Eric Woolsey

NJT driver Kathleen Sitzer takes role as ‘Miss Daisy’

BY PATRICIA CORRIGAN, SPECIAL TO THE JEWISH LIGHT
Published November 30, 2016
Dr. Stuart Slavin

Doctor diagnoses the harm of stress in education

BY PATRICIA CORRIGAN, SPECIAL TO THE JEWISH LIGHT
Published October 19, 2016
Dr. Yehuda Ginosaur

Sleep Apnea in pregnant women may affect fetal growth

BY PATRICIA CORRIGAN, SPECIAL TO THE JEWISH LIGHT
Published September 21, 2016
Arva Rose and Kate Zentall perform in a Jewish Women’s Theatre production of “In Fine Print” by Bara Swain. The JWT will perform ‘The Art of Forgiveness’ at Shaare Emeth on Sept. 24. 

‘Forgiveness’ raises curtain on days of Selichot

BY PATRICIA CORRIGAN, SPECIAL TO THE JEWISH LIGHT
Published September 14, 2016
Ron Himes

Arts leaders sing enthusiastically about favorite restaurants

BY PATRICIA CORRIGAN, SPECIAL TO THE JEWISH LIGHT
Published September 7, 2016
Dr. Mauricio Lisker-Melman receives a medal and diploma as a new member of the National Academy of Medicine in Mexico City, in June 2015.

‘Science and art’ come together in St. Louis doctor’s work

BY PATRICIA CORRIGAN, SPECIAL TO THE JEWISH LIGHT
Published August 17, 2016
From left: Kelley Weber, Hannah Ryan, Kirsten DeBroux, Michelle Hand and Katy Keating rehearse for Mustard Seed Theatre’s upcoming production of ‘Kinder-transport.’ 

‘Kindertransport’ opens Mustard Seed Theatre’s 10th season

BY PATRICIA CORRIGAN, SPECIAL TO THE JEWISH LIGHT
Published August 10, 2016
Liane Levy-Green

Personal trainer and fitness instructor enjoys watching clients meet health goals

BY PATRICIA CORRIGAN, SPECIAL TO THE JEWISH LIGHT
Published June 22, 2016
Barry Singer, M.D.

Improved treatments and new research is changing the lives of people with MS

BY PATRICIA CORRIGAN, SPECIAL TO THE JEWISH LIGHT
Published May 18, 2016
Randy Aaranson, D.P.M.

Podiatrist issues free advice: Feet should not hurt

BY PATRICIA CORRIGAN, SPECIAL TO THE JEWISH LIGHT
Published April 21, 2016
Becky Kaufman Lynn

Women’s sexual health has a new champion

BY PATRICIA CORRIGAN, SPECIAL TO THE JEWISH LIGHT
Published March 16, 2016
Dr. David Gutmann directs the  Washington University Neurofibromatosis Center and is a professor and vice chairman for research in the Department of Neurology.

Physician-researcher struggles with challenging ‘Moonshot’ problem

BY PATRICIA CORRIGAN, SPECIAL TO THE JEWISH LIGHT
Published January 20, 2016
Linda Pevnick

Therapist teaches sleep-deprived how to stop tossing and turning

BY PATRICIA CORRIGAN, SPECIAL TO THE JEWISH LIGHT
Published December 17, 2015
Henry Palkes

‘Sublime Intimacy’ composer helps arts talk to each other

BY PATRICIA CORRIGAN , SPECIAL TO THE JEWISH LIGHT
Published November 25, 2015
Marcia Mermelstein’s pie business, Pie in the Sky, offers an award-winning caramel apple pie (shown at left before and after baking).  File photos: Yana Hotter

Sweet! St. Louis thrives with pies

BY PATRICIA CORRIGAN, SPECIAL TO THE JEWISH LIGHT
Published November 18, 2015

Jewish agencies offer ‘mental health first aid’ training

BY PATRICIA CORRIGAN , SPECIAL TO THE JEWISH LIGHT
Published October 21, 2015
Koach Baruch FrazierWORK:  Chief audiologist at the Center for Hearing & SpeechHOMe:  University CityFAMILY:  His partner is Melissa Bennett, spiritual director for the Ferguson Center for Spiritual Living INTERESTS:  Reading and making music, including singing, drumming and playing the trombonePERSONAL ACCOMPLISHMENT:  He is an expert in the physiology of earwax and a member of the board of the Missouri GSA Network, which empowers young people to fight homophobia and transgender phobia in schools.

Audiologist hears call of Judaism, social justice activism

BY PATRICIA CORRIGAN, SPECIAL TO THE JEWISH LIGHT
Published September 16, 2015
Dr. Myron Jacobs

Honored ‘lung doc’ lives his Jewish values

BY PATRICIA CORRIGAN, SPECIAL TO THE JEWISH LIGHT
Published August 21, 2015
Nancy Le Claire teaches a Chair Yoga class for the St. Louis NORC. Photo courtesy Jewish Federation of St. Louis

Chair yoga gives gentle health boost to seniors

BY PATRICIA CORRIGAN, SPECIAL TO THE JEWISH LIGHT
Published July 15, 2015
Bruce and Melinda Friedman

Widower raises awareness of younger-onset Alzheimer’s

BY PATRICIA CORRIGAN, SPECIAL TO THE JEWISH LIGHT
Published June 17, 2015

A short history of the Jewish Food Pantry

By Patricia Corrigan, Special to the Jewish Light
Published May 21, 2015
Volunteers of the Harvey Kornblum Jewish Food Pantry

Unsung Heroes 2015: Jewish Food Pantry Volunteers

By PATRICIA CORRIGAN, Special to the Jewish Light
Published May 21, 2015
Mark Rodgers

Unsung Heroes 2015: Mark Rodgers

BY PATRICIA CORRIGAN, SPECIAL TO THE JEWISH LIGHT
Published May 21, 2015
Debbie Caplin

Unsung Heroes 2015: Debbie Caplin

BY PATRICIA CORRIGAN, SPECIAL TO THE JEWISH LIGHT
Published May 21, 2015
Harvey Wallace

Unsung Heroes 2015: Harvey Wallace

BY PATRICIA CORRIGAN, SPECIAL TO THE JEWISH LIGHT
Published May 21, 2015
Dr. Shari Cohen consults with doctors at Aksum University in Ethiopia during a trip this spring as part of Partnership Ethiopia, a nonprofit organization established in 2013 in St. Louis by Gayle Bogenschneider and Bruce Schmidt.

St. Louis physician helps train doctors in Ethiopia

BY PATRICIA CORRIGAN, SPECIAL TO THE JEWISH LIGHT
Published May 20, 2015
“Octopus’ Garden” by Aaron Mermelstein; 356 pages, Salami & Eggs Publishing LLC, $14.99. 

Beatles fan’s novel gets back to ‘Paul is dead’ craze

BY PATRICIA CORRIGAN, SPECIAL TO THE JEWISH LIGHT
Published November 6, 2014
Israeli-born choreographer Roni Koresh worked with local modern dance company MADCO on a new work premiering in St. Louis Oct. 10-11.  

Israeli-born choreographer will premiere work in St. Louis

BY PATRICIA CORRIGAN, SPECIAL TO THE JEWISH LIGHT
Published October 1, 2014
Dance Theatre of Harlem will perform at the Touhill Performing Arts Center. Photo:  Rachel Neville

2014 Fall Arts Guide

BY PATRICIA CORRIGAN, SPECIAL TO THE JEWISH LIGHT
Published August 28, 2014
Sandy Jaffe at the offices of Ready Readers, where Jaffe is a board member. Photo: Lisa Mandel

Sanford “Sandy” Jaffe

BY PATRICIA CORRIGAN SPECIAL TO THE JEWISH LIGHT
Published May 22, 2014
Karl Skorecki

Technion professor to lecture here on ‘Genetics of Being Jewish’

BY PATRICIA CORRIGAN, SPECIAL TO THE JEWISH LIGHT
Published May 15, 2013

Neurologist works to advance treatment of Parkinson’s disease

BY PATRICIA CORRIGAN, SPECIAL TO THE JEWISH LIGHT
Published April 18, 2013

Neurologist works to advance treatment of parkinson disease

BY PATRICIA CORRIGAN, SPECIAL TO THE JEWISH LIGHT
Published April 17, 2013

Rabbi introduces calming mindfulness meditation to parents

BY PATRICIA CORRIGAN, SPECIAL TO THE JEWISH LIGHT
Published January 16, 2013
Before (above) and after images of Jason Schneider show the remarkable weight he lost. Today Schneider owns a local Weight Loss Couture. 

Weight-loss pro now walks the walk

BY PATRICIA CORRIGAN, SPECIAL TO THE JEWISH LIGHT
Published December 19, 2012
Cameron Gellman

Student teaches others how to cope with diabetes

BY PATRICIA CORRIGAN, SPECIAL TO THE JEWISH LIGHT
Published November 21, 2012
Photo: Marianne Rafter

Dr. Ruth turns attention to caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s

BY PATRICIA CORRIGAN, SPECIAL TO THE JEWISH LIGHT
Published November 7, 2012
Carrie Fisher

‘Shocking’ revelations color festival headliner’s new book

BY PATRICIA CORRIGAN, SPECIAL TO THE JEWISH LIGHT
Published October 31, 2012
Alexander S. Krupnick, M.D.

Finding highlights susceptibility to lung cancer

BY PATRICIA CORRIGAN, SPECIAL TO THE JEWISH LIGHT
Published October 17, 2012
Jan Nykin, M.Ed., L.C.S.W.

Para-Rabbinic certification caps therapist’s healing career

BY PATRICIA CORRIGAN, SPECIAL TO THE JEWISH LIGHT
Published September 19, 2012
Al Hirschfeld (American, 1903-2003), Ella Fitzgerald, lithograph of 1993 drawing, 21 x 27 inches. © and collection of The Al Hirschfeld Foundation.  www.AlHirschfeldFoundation.org.  Al Hirschfeld is represented by the Margo Feiden Gallery.

Drawn to the Stars: St. Louis-born artist finally gets a major retrospective in his hometown

BY PATRICIA CORRIGAN. SPECIAL TO THE JEWISH LIGHT
Published September 5, 2012
Dr. Martin Boyer

Microsurgery — and harvesting vegetables — keep this doctor busy

BY PATRICIA CORRIGAN, SPECIAL TO THE JEWISH LIGHT
Published August 15, 2012
Ben Lipitz, right, portrays the character Pumbaa alongside Nick Cordileone as Timon. Photo: Joan Marcus

‘Lion King’ actor gleefully ‘hogs’ the limelight

BY PATRICIA CORRIGAN, SPECIAL TO THE JEWISH LIGHT
Published August 8, 2012
Jimmy Koppel

Upcoming college graduate’s entrepreneurial goals boosted by $100k grant

BY PATRICIA CORRIGAN, SPECIAL TO THE JEWISH LIGHT
Published August 2, 2012
Wendy Auslander

Forces conspire to lead caring woman to perfect career

BY PATRICIA CORRIGAN, SPECIAL TO THE JEWISH LIGHT
Published July 18, 2012
William A. Peck, M.D.

Local doctor is a heavy hitter in his field

BY PATRICIA CORRIGAN, SPECIAL TO THE JEWISH LIGHT
Published June 20, 2012
Idina Menzel performing on her 2012 tour. 

Gleefully Wicked: Q&A with Idina Menzel

BY PATRICIA CORRIGAN, SPECIAL TO THE JEWISH LIGHT
Published June 13, 2012
Mia Brown

Teen launches support group for others with Crohn’s disease

BY PATRICIA CORRIGAN, SPECIAL TO THE JEWISH LIGHT
Published May 16, 2012
Joan Lipkin

Collaborative event seeks to addess ‘war on women’

BY PATRICIA CORRIGAN, SPECIAL TO THE JEWISH LIGHT
Published May 9, 2012
Maxine Mirowitz teaches a Torah Yoga class in a Jewish Light file photo from 2007.

Practicing, teaching yoga suits type ‘a’ personality

BY PATRICIA CORRIGAN, SPECIAL TO THE JEWISH LIGHT
Published April 18, 2012
Katie Hughes of the Jewish Community Center (left) works with Leslie Koppel of Creve Coeur during the Lighten Up Weight Loss Challenge. Koppel took the top prize for Individual Female Winner.

Contestants shed the pounds for ‘Lighten Up’ challenge

BY PATRICIA CORRIGAN, SPECIAL TO THE JEWISH LIGHT
Published April 4, 2012
 

Health center offers holistic approach to healthcare, all under one roof

BY PATRICIA CORRIGAN, SPECIAL TO THE JEWISH LIGHT
Published March 21, 2012
 

Harmonious beginning to Festival of Jewish Life

By Patricia Corrigan, Special to the Jewish Light
Published March 7, 2012
Karen Berry-Elbert

St. Louis NORC open to whole community for senior day trips

BY PATRICIA CORRIGAN, SPECIAL TO THE JEWISH LIGHT
Published February 15, 2012
Joan Lipkin

LGBT themes are focus of short play festival

BY PATRICIA CORRIGAN, SPECIAL TO THE JEWISH LIGHT
Published February 15, 2012

Hispanic dance troupe has Jewish roots

BY PATRICIA CORRIGAN, SPECIAL TO THE JEWISH LIGHT
Published January 18, 2012

‘Creating Balance’ with Neshama Carlebach

BY PATRICIA CORRIGAN, SPECIAL TO THE JEWISH LIGHT
Published January 18, 2012
Dr. Stacey Wallach with her Newfoundland, Duke, one of her three dogs.

Local veterinarian now offers stem cell treatments for pets

BY PATRICIA CORRIGAN, SPECIAL TO THE JEWISH LIGHT
Published January 18, 2012
Mark Lumpkin, Ph.D

Tending to body, mind and spirit at the spa

BY PATRICIA CORRIGAN, SPECIAL TO THE JEWISH LIGHT
Published December 21, 2011
Helen R. Friedman, Ph.D. 

Helping heal the world, one patient at a time

BY PATRICIA CORRIGAN, SPECIAL TO THE JEWISH LIGHT
Published November 16, 2011

Salamon crafts brilliant bio of Wasserstein

BY PATRICIA CORRIGAN, SPECIAL TO THE JEWISH LIGHT
Published October 26, 2011

‘South Beach Diet’ doc takes aim at ‘toxic’ lifestyles

BY PATRICIA CORRIGAN, SPECIAL TO THE JEWISH LIGHt
Published October 26, 2011

Former TV host: Dial down the ‘dumbed-down’ media, celebrity news

BY PATRICIA CORRIGAN, SPECIAL TO THE JEWISH LIGHT
Published October 26, 2011

Actor Alan Arkin to deliver keynote talk at Book Festival

BY PATRICIA CORRIGAN, SPECIAL TO THE JEWISH LIGHT
Published October 26, 2011
Dr. Jeff Zacks

How our daily predictions serve us

BY PATRICIA CORRIGAN, SPECIAL TO THE JEWISH LIGHT
Published October 19, 2011

On the frontlines in the war against ovarian cancer

BY PATRICIA CORRIGAN, SPECIAL TO THE JEWISH LIGHT
Published September 21, 2011
 

Kosher and ‘Jewish-style’ food

BY PATRICIA CORRIGAN, SPECIAL TO THE JEWISH LIGHT
Published August 24, 2011
Dr. D. Elan Simckes

Local doctor helps pass law to conserve cord blood cells

BY PATRICIA CORRIGAN, SPECIAL TO THE JEWISH LIGHT
Published August 17, 2011
Larry Levens

It’s ‘back to school’ for local orthodontist

BY PATRICIA CORRIGAN, SPECIAL TO THE JEWISH LIGHT
Published July 20, 2011
Dr. Harvey Solomon

BSKI event explores organ donation and Jewish law

BY PATRICIA CORRIGAN, SPECIAL TO THE JEWISH LIGHT
Published June 15, 2011
Rabbi Emeritus Howard Kaplansky

Changes afoot at United Hebrew as senior rabbi prepares to retire

BY PATRICIA CORRIGAN, SPECIAL TO THE JEWISH LIGHT
Published June 8, 2011
Circus Flora performs with the St. Louis Symphony at Powell Hall on January 7, 2011.

2011 Summer Arts Guide

By Patricia Corrigan, Special to the Jewish Light
Published May 25, 2011
Melanie Paticoff, pictured with her dog Sophie, has written an award-winning children’s book about hearing loss as well as produced a video and maintained a website for children with hearing loss. Submitted photo.

Student’s book geared to hearing impaired kids

BY PATRICIA CORRIGAN, SPECIAL TO THE JEWISH LIGHT
Published May 18, 2011
Stellie Siteman stars in COCA’s production of “The Lady with All the Answers.”

Play chronicles legendary advice columnist

BY PATRICIA CORRIGAN, SPECIAL TO THE JEWISH LIGHT
Published May 4, 2011
The cast rehearses ‘Awake and Sing!’ last week. From left are Aaron Orion Baker, Julie Layton, Bobby Miller, Gary Wayne Barker and Elizabeth Ann Townsend. Photo: Lisa Mandel

Theatrical collaboration

BY PATRICIA CORRIGAN, SPECIAL TO THE JEWISH LIGHT
Published April 21, 2011
Ira J. Kodner, M.D.

Jewish values guide medical ethics expert

BY PATRICIA CORRIGAN, SPECIAL TO THE JEWISH LIGHT
Published April 21, 2011
Amy Fenster Brown

Baking up a gluten-free storm

BY PATRICIA CORRIGAN, SPECIAL TO THE JEWISH LIGHT
Published March 16, 2011
Marcia Mermelstein

Saving sanity, one referral at a time

BY PATRICIA CORRIGAN, SPECIAL TO THE JEWISH LIGHT
Published February 16, 2011
Charlie Foxman

Self-defense, fitness go hand in hand, says longtime martial arts instructor

BY PATRICIA CORRIGAN, SPECIAL TO THE JEWISH LIGHT
Published January 19, 2011
Faye Bienstock

Cedars’ physical therapist plays a part in patients’ successful recoveries

BY PATRICIA CORRIGAN, SPECIAL TO THE JEWISH LIGHT
Published December 15, 2010
Dr. James R. Scharff

Local cardiac surgeon finds satisfaction in healing hearts

By Patricia Corrigan, Special to the Jewish Light
Published November 17, 2010

Judith Viorst creates an ode to turning 80

By Patricia Corrigan, Special to the Jewish Light
Published October 27, 2010

Unconventional novel explores legacy of Holocaust

By Patricia Corrigan, Special to the Jewish Light
Published October 27, 2010

Artist Rick Meyerowitz pens a serious look at (National) Lampooning

By: Patricia Corrigan, Special to the Jewish Light
Published October 27, 2010
Steve Wilson

Former St. Louisan returns to talk art at Washington U.

By Patricia Corrigan, Special to the Jewish Light
Published October 21, 2010
Ruth Litman-Block

Neither breast cancer nor broken legs keep her from the gym

By Patricia Corrigan, Special to the Jewish Light
Published October 20, 2010
David Caplin, M.D.

Surgeon’s group removes financial stress from breast cancer

BY PATRICIA CORRIGAN, SPECIAL TO THE JEWISH LIGHT
Published September 15, 2010

Kosher and Jewish-style food and dining

BY PATRICIA CORRIGAN, SPECIAL TO THE JEWISH LIGHT
Published September 1, 2010
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