A bunch of folks have asked me recently what I thought about the news reported in the St. Louis Business Journal about the compensation of local Jewish agency executives. Most noteworthy to some was the line item of about $881,000 that outgoing Federation...
Repps Hudson, Special to the Jewish Light
• Published July 4, 2012
For more than two decades, Charles “Chuck” Pass, 54, has been known as “chief executive honcho” of Pedro’s Planet, which he and his high-school friend, Pedro McMillian, founded in 1989. The office supply company, based in an office park at 11649...
By Rabbi Elizabeth Hersh
• Published June 14, 2012
He lives in a far away facility where there are no other Jewish residents. There are not many activities and the food is less than appetizing. I have sat with him at lunchtime and wondered what dietician approved the gravy-ladened slice of pork on a plate...
The St. Louis Jewish Light has announced a new multi-faceted event targeted to women business professionals, working women and entrepreneurs.The Jewish Light’s inaugural Women’s Networking Forum, sponsored by Midwest Vein Center, will be held from...
Do you know that if a piece of legislation recently adopted by the Missouri House becomes law, religious interests can successfully lobby all businesses to deny contraceptives to employees? It’s true. What State Rep. Tim Jones (R-Eureka) has stated...
By David Baugher, Special to the Jewish Light
• Published March 2, 2012
Financial giant Bank of America has filed suit against the Jewish Community Center for breach of contract over issues related to repayment of bonds and a revolving line of credit, according to court documents. The bank launched the action against the...
The St. Louis Jewish Light is accepting applications for its Joseph J. Edlin Memorial Summer Journalism Internship. Mimi Edlin and her family established the scholarship to honor her late husband, Joseph J. Edlin. Joseph Edlin was a longtime Trustee and...
By Cathleen Kronemer, NSCA-CPT
• Published November 17, 2011
Every year, it seems that "falling back" always seems to wreak havoc with our delicately balanced bodies.While most of us no doubt enjoyed an extra hour of sleep a couple of weeks back, some folks probably chose to rise at the same hour and make creative,...
It's a staple of synagogue life. Meeting rooms, lobbies, even individual bricks can be dedicated in memory of a loved one or in honor of a family that has contributed to the congregation. Nusach Hari B'nai Zion is no exception to the rule. But as shul...
By Betty Renee Marver and Gail Wechsler
• Published April 13, 2011
Imagine you work at a minimum wage job and have little to no savings. Your spouse has recently lost her job, your car just broke down and the rent is due. You have no money to fix your car (or pay for public transport, if it is available) and also pay...
Jewish Family & Children's Service welcomes Vickie Fontaine, Geryl Baer and Zolie Prior as new specialists for the Child Abuse Protection Program. Vickie Fontaine comes to JF&CS from the Normandy School District, where she had 12 years experience...
By David Baugher, Special to the Jewish Light
• Published August 4, 2010
Cathy Goldsticker has been a tax partner at the accounting firm of Brown Smith Wallace for three years and has been in practice in the field for a quarter century. Her specialty is closely held businesses and recently she spoke to the Jewish Light about...
