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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

From left, Susan Block, Ellen Alper of NCJW and Alyssa Banford of JCRC take part in the Heartland for Human Justice Coalition protest at Fort Sill in Lawton, Okla.

St. Louis activists protest migrant detentions

By Kayla Steinberg, Staff WriterPublished August 8, 2019

“My name is Jaakelin Caal Maquin. At the age of 7, I died on Dec. 8, 2018, after being detained by the El Paso border patrol.”LAWTON, Okla. — The 100-degree southwestern Oklahoma heat beat down on Heartland for Human Justice trip participants as,...

Maharat Rori Picker Neiss met up with some rabbis from St. Louis, who are also studying at the Shalom Hartman Institute in Jerusalem this summer, as well as former Jewish Federation of St. Louis president and CEO, Andrew Rehfeld, who was speaking at the institute. From left to right: Rehfeld, Picker Neiss, Rabbis Karen and Daniel Bogard from Central Reform Congregation, Rabbi Michael Alper from Congregation Temple Israel and Rabbi Mark Fasman, formerly of Kol Rinah.  

JCRC leader studying in Israel, NCJW trip, musicpalooza

By Ellen Futterman, EditorPublished July 18, 2019

Summer learning (for rabbis)It’s always fun to see old friends, especially when you’re thousands of miles away from home. That’s the situation that Maharat Rori Picker Neiss, executive director of the Jewish Community Relations Council, found herself...

NCJW held its annual Back to School! Store at Temple Israel on July 29. Hundreds of volunteers helped provide 1,400 children with clothes, backpacks, school supplies and personal items to get ready for the school year.

Fifth annual men’s event to benefit NCJW’s Back to School! Store

Published June 5, 2019

The 5th Annual Men’s Event supporting NCJW’s Back to School! Store will take place at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, June 13 at Lester’s Restaurant and Sports Bar, 9906 Clayton Road. Guests can watch the Cardinals take on the New York Mets, mingle with friends,...

Reva Davis, a retired teacher, has become an integral volunteer with National Council of Jewish Women, the Jewish Community Center and other organizations. Here, she carries donated items for NCJW’s 2019 Back to School! Store. Photo: Bill Motchan

Reva Davis: Fun, caring and unstoppable, former teacher drives on

By Ellie S. Grossman, Special to the Jewish LightPublished May 29, 2019

While most people who reach their mid-80s start to slow down, Reva Mae Davis is a proud woman who lives each day to the fullest. At age 85, this retired schoolteacher, world traveler and professional volunteer has more hours in her day than most of her...

Andrena Grillo-Reavill (left) shops with a Saks Fifth Avenue personal stylist at the Couturier sale.

NCJW STL Resale Shop plans 54th annual Couturier event

Published October 12, 2018

National Council of Jewish Women – St. Louis’ (NCJW STL) Resale Shop will hold the 54th annual Couturier, its signature designer event, later this month. Couturier takes place at NCJW STL's Resale Shop, 295 N. Lindbergh Blvd.Couturier will begin...

From left: Bryson, Amirah, Jordan and Kanaya.

NCJW helps young shoppers suit up for school

STORY & PHOTOS BY BILL MOTCHAN, SPECIAL TO THE JEWISH LIGHTPublished August 2, 2018

The first day of class is a big deal for any child. This year, about 1,400 elementary school-age kids from low-income St. Louis families will be ready for the first bell thanks to the National Council of Jewish Women-St. Louis. The annual NCJW Back to...

From left: Sarah Beth Matt, Amanda Packman, Jennifer Scissors and Alissa Arst: co-chairs of NCJW STL’s 2018 Back to School! Store, an annual event which provides clothing and supplies to 1,500+ under-served children in the St. Louis community. 

The ResaleShop helps fund NCJW STL events like “Back to School! Store”

Published June 21, 2018

When you shop at TheResaleShop you are making the decision to help change the lives of women, children and families in the St. Louis community. Founded in 1940, TheResaleShop’s proceeds go to fund the community service projects of the National Council...

Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens greets volunteers at Chesed Shel Emeth Cemetery in February, 2017. After news broke about vandalism at the cemetery, Greitens called for volunteers to gather at the cemetery to work on cleanup efforts. Now, the governor is facing widespread calls for his resignation. File Photo: James Griesedieck

After release of House report, widespread calls for Greitens’ resignation

By Eric Berger, Staff WriterPublished April 18, 2018

A little more than a year ago, parts of the Jewish community felt pride as they observed or participated in the inauguration of Missouri’s first Jewish governor, Eric Greitens.A Jewish Light story on the festivities got more than 450 likes on Facebook. “I...

Gretchen Arnold

NCJW plans domestic violence event Nov. 14

Published November 8, 2017

National Council of Jewish Women St. Louis is partnering with the Missouri Association for Marriage and Family Therapy with an event on Tuesday, Nov. 14to move the conversation forward on domestic violence. Domestic violence is a national and local issue...

 

NCJW will honor Maxine Clark at ‘Celebrating Women’ event

Published October 11, 2017

National Council of Jewish Women St. Louis will honor Maxine Clark with its Hannah G. Solomon Founder’s Award during the Celebrating Women event from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 18, at Neiman Marcus at Plaza Frontenac (on the second floor). The...

Ellen Alper

National Council of Jewish Women St. Louis

Published October 3, 2017

National Council of Jewish Women St. Louis: 295 N. Lindbergh Blvd., St. Louis, Mo. 63141 | Phone: 314-993-5181 | Fax: 314-993-5362 | Email: [email protected] | Website: ncjwstl.org | Ellen Alper, Executive Director TheResaleShop (A charitable...

NCJW STL offers fundraising opportunities to support its Back to School! Store

Published August 3, 2017

The National Council of Jewish Women St. Louis is offering fundraising opportunities to support its Back to School! StoreOn Tuesday, August 22, National Council of Jewish Women-St. Louis Section will be a part of Katie’s Giveback Tuesday program. Katie’s...

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