Bill Motchan, Special For The Jewish Light
• Published April 22, 2022
Former St. Louisan Dean Schramm, who celebrated his bar mitzvah at United Hebrew Congregation, will return home this week for the opening of a film he produced, entitled “Viva Maestro!” at the Landmark Plaza Frontenac Cinema. The documentary follows...
By Harrison Friedman, Senior, Fasman Yeshiva High School
• Published March 8, 2017
In today’s day and age, it seems like anything is possible for young entrepreneurs, what with the entire internet at their fingertips. Social media, especially, has been a revolutionary force for those looking to market their businesses. And a little...
By Ellen Futterman, Editor
• Published June 6, 2012
Jason Wilson wants people to understand that although he hasn’t been able to work full time since 1999, he’s neither lazy nor is he a loser. What he is, he explains, his voice choking with emotion, is mentally ill. The 41-year-old was diagnosed with...
Stessie Anne Bill, daughter of Karen and Lloyd Bill of Ashland, Mo. and Brian Elliott Millner, son of Jean and Rick Millner of St. Louis, have announced their engagement. She is the granddaughter of Shirley and Henry Kraus of St. Louis, Mo. and Naples,...
By Ellen Futterman, Editor
• Published February 22, 2012
Hello, my name is Ellen and I'm a Snarfette. Or maybe a Snarfer? Whatever the correct terminology, I am now hooked on Snarf's sandwiches; in particular, the portabello and provolone with lettuce, tomatoes, pickles and mustard. Delish! Sure, I feel bad...
Following a successful first year, Jewish Federation of St. Louis has renewed "One Happy Camper," a partnership with the Foundation for Jewish Camp (FJC). The program offers the unique gift of $1,000 to 100 St. Louis Jewish youth in grades 1 through 12...
By Caleb Ellis, Ohr Chadash Staff
• Published December 14, 2011
CAN WE TALK? - TEEN COMMENTARY Throughout the first 17 years of my growing up, there's no question that Judaism has played an integral role. Like many of my Jewish peers, I underwent the staples of elementary Jewish education. I reluctantly attended Hebrew...
By Abigail Miller, Freshman, Ladue Horton Watkins
• Published December 14, 2011
Many Jewish teens have moved from city to city, and at one time or another, ended up in St. Louis. Such teens are Jake Bergman, 14, Sam Kahn, 14 and Rachel Mitchell, 15. Each has moved once, twice, or even more than three times, and experienced multiple...
By Ellen Futterman, Editor
• Published April 27, 2011
A FIRST for Israeli students As big deals go, the FIRST Robotics Competition taking place this weekend in St. Louis is huge, with 11,000 students from 29 countries expected to compete this weekend in St. Louis. Among them will be a team of 17 tenth-graders...
