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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

The late Rabbi Sholom Rivkin was the Chief Rabbi of the Vaad Hoeir of St. Louis.

Vaad Hoeir announces restructuring of rabbinic oversight

Published March 7, 2012

The Vaad Hoeir of St. Louis has restructured the rabbinic oversight for its communal operations, and appointed two rabbis from within the local community to fill new positions of Rabbanim Acharaim (Certifying Rabbis). According to Perry Mendelson, president...

Shelly and Dr. Mitchell Wolf

Young Israel dinner honors Dr. Mitchell and Shelly Wolf

Published February 1, 2012

Young Israel of St. Louis will honor Dr. Mitchell Wolf and his wife, Shelly, on Sunday, Feb. 12. The couple has been a vibrant and vital part of the community since Mitch Wolf arrived at Barnes Hospital in 1969 for his residency in ophthamology. Though...

Letters to the editor: Week of Sept. 14, 2011

Published September 14, 2011

Fall arts guide cover With Carlos Santana, under pro-Palestinian pressure, cancelling his performance in Israel, why are you promoting his appearance in St. Louis on the front cover of the Fall Arts Guide (Aug. 31)? Sandy Salz Overland Park, Kan. Praise...

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