By Cathleen Kronemer, NSCA-CPT, Lifestyle/Weight Management Coach
• Published August 2, 2012
Whether you are a regular at the gym, or more of a weekend warrior, you are no doubt acquainted with the old adage, “No pain, no gain”. In an effort to increase our levels of fitness, we often strive to out-perform what we accomplished during our...
By Cathleen Kronemer, NSCA-CPT, Lifestyle/Weight Management Coach
• Published July 19, 2012
If I asked you to close your eyes and picture something important, what would you see? You might be reliving a very special memory from a long time ago, or thinking about the next item on your very full “to-do” list. While there is definitely a place...
By Cathleen Kronemer, NSCA-CPT
• Published June 7, 2012
Nathan Hale, the great American Patriot, is often credited with having uttered these immortal words: "I only regret that I have but one life to give for my country." While the world today is a far cry from the times in which this famous soldier lived–...
The St. Louis Jewish Book Festival will hold two special events in May—one featuring Delia Ephron and another with Neil Sedaka. At 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 2, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch joins the Festival to present Girls Night Out with “Quirk...
By Repps Hudson, Special to the Jewish Light
• Published April 4, 2012
Robert Protzel’s name is synonymous with traditional Jewish fare in St. Louis. At the family business, Protzel’s Delicatessen, 7608 Wydown Boulevard in Clayton, he discovered as a child—he calls the store his babysitter—his love of making people...
By Cathleen Kronemer, NSCA-CPT
• Published March 8, 2012
The decision to make changes in daily habits is a powerful one, difficult at times, but ultimately one that moves you in a positive direction. Once there is evidence of success, even baby steps can seem like giant leaps. For many of my clients, being...
Block Yeshiva High School is once again selling raffle tickets as part of a nationwide drawing through the Chofetz Chaim Heritage Foundation. The deadline is March 18 to buy tickets. For purchase of a $100 ticket, participants are eligible for the $100,000...
The Jewish Community Center will hold a used book sale from Sunday, Feb. 5 through Thursday, Feb. 9 at the JCC's Arts & Education Building, 2 Millstone Campus Drive in Creve Coeur. Sunday, Feb. 5 is preview day—the only day with an admission charge...
The JCC Used Book Sale has two sales planned for 2012: The first begins Sunday, Feb. 5 and the second in August. In order to prepare for this large community event, additional volunteer markers are needed at the H.F. Epstein Hebrew Academy to work on...
By Leanne Ortbals,Jewish Light Intern
• Published August 3, 2011
Probably the most personal back-to-school purchase a student makes is a backpack. Given the dozens of styles, sizes, colors and features from which to choose, shopping for one can be more than a little overwhelming. So we did some homework to help students...
BY ELLEN FUTTERMAN, EDITOR
• Published June 29, 2011
Pet smartFor the past year or so, I've gotten inquiries from readers asking if the Jewish Light could offer a pet column. Starting July 6, I am pleased to announce a new monthly column on the subject of all things animals, "Ask Dr. Doug," by Dr. Doug...
