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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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Knitting for a cause: Bat Mitzvah project creates ‘Hats with Heart’ for local children with cancer

BY HALEY ABRAMSON, EIGHTH GRADE, JOHN BURROUGHS SCHOOLPublished May 11, 2011

For their bar and bat mitzvahs, many teens begin charity projects. These mitzvah projects are a great way for teens to help people in new and creative ways, be it raising money by selling autism awareness bracelets or donating movies to local hospitals.I,...

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Son, mom share the spotlight over Mother’s Day weekend

By Ellen Futterman, EditorPublished May 4, 2011

Son, mom share the spotlight over Mother's Day weekendWhen we picked "The Date" more than two years ago, I had no idea it was on Mother's Day weekend. All I knew is that my mother, who lives in New Jersey, asked us to choose a time when the weather was...

ABOVE: Stephen Yoffie (center) and friend Jacob Collins are shown with JCC Camp Director Chris Horan. Horan told campers he would shave his head if they collected more than 500 canned goods. They reached their goal, and Horan made good on his promise.

Mitzvot from the heart: Stephen Yoffie

- Mitzvot from the Heart is compiled by Jewish Light Editorial Assistant Elise KrugPublished August 4, 2010

Stephen Yoffie, United Hebrew Congregation Stephen Yoffie was up to the challenge presented by Chris Horan, director of the JCC Sports Camp. At the end of the first week of camp, Chris told his campers that he would shave his head if they could bring...

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