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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

Best of Simchas

Best of Simchas Readers Poll

Published January 2, 2020

We asked readers to cast their vote for St. Louis’ top businesses that help to make bar and bat mitzvahs, weddings and other celebrations occasions to remember for a lifetime. More than 700 people voted in the poll and on the following pages, find the...

Scott Berzon

Teamwork: An update from the Light’s executive director

By Scott Berzon, Executive DirectorPublished July 11, 2019

Last weekend, we watched as the Women’s USA World Cup team did what they do best: win. At times along their path to the championship, the team made it look effortless, but each and every victory was due to dedicated teamwork on and off the field. As...

Mueriel and Stanford Carp were married on June 29, 1969.

Carps celebrate 50th anniversary

Published July 5, 2019

Mueriel and Stanford Carp were married on June 29, 1969. They celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on June 29, 2019 with family and friends at Congregation B’nai Amoona. Life-long residents of St. Louis, they are very fortunate to have their children...

Jacob Schneiderman

Mitzvot from the Heart: Jacob Schneiderman

Published April 26, 2018

Jacob Schneiderman | United Hebrew CongregationJake, son of Jodi and Jeff Schneiderman of Chesterfield, liked the idea of kids helping kids. So when he was deciding what to do for his mitzvah project, Jake thought he would support Angels’ Arms, an organization...

Nora Carlson Greiman and James Robert Lange

Greiman-Lange Engagement

Published April 26, 2018

Nora Carlson Greiman and James Robert Lange have announced their engagement.  Nora is the daughter of Gerry Greiman and Susan Carlson of University City, and the niece of Donna and Dr. Robert Rothenberg of Creve Coeur.  James is the son of Robert and...

Jessica Sachs

Mitzvot from the Heart: Jessica Sachs

Published April 26, 2018

Jessica Sachs | Congregation Shaare EmethWhat started as a Mommy and Me ballet class at age 2 turned into a passion for Jessica, daughter of Susie and Jonathan Sachs of Ladue. Dance means the world to Jessica: She spends six to seven days a week in dance...

Hannah Shapiro and Harrison Lyss

Shapiro-Lyss Engagement

Published April 19, 2018

Hannah Shapiro, daughter of Larry and Bev Shapiro of St. Louis, and Harrison Lyss, son of Jocelyn Shorin Lyss and Andy Lyss of South Carolina have announced their engagement.Hannah is the granddaughter of the late Sophie and Herb Friedman of South Africa,...

Madison Marks held a clothing drive and styling event for her mitzvah project. 

Mitzvot from the Heart: Madison Marks

Published April 19, 2018

Madison Marks | United Hebrew CongregationMadison’s love for fashion started early in life. When she was just 9 years old, she purchased her first sewing machine and learned to sew. From there she began creating her own fashions and started Clutches...

Photo courtesy HRS Photo Design

Packman-Stein Engagement

Published April 19, 2018

Amanda Packman, daughter of Michael and Diane Packman of St. Louis, and Michael Stein, son of Robert and Rosalie Stein of St. Louis (formerly of Grand Rapids, Mich.), have announced their engagement. Amanda is the granddaughter of the late Aaron and...

Lisi Furman and Jason Berger

Furman-Berger Engagement

Published April 5, 2018

Lisi Furman, daughter of Dr. David and Barbara Furman of Chesterfield, and Jason Berger, son of Marc and Sue Berger of Harrisburg, Pa., have announced their engagement.Lisi is the granddaughter of the late Dr. Harry and Lil Dalin, and the late Maury...

All participants  in the soccer tournament.

Mitzvot from the Heart: Eli Tennenbaum, Jonah Samson, Joseph Lourie

Published March 28, 2018

Ladue Middle School friends Eli, Jonah and Joseph chose to support St. Louis Children’s Hospital with an indoor parent-child soccer tournament at Vetta Sports in Manchester. They called it Kicks for Kids. The boys were inspired by the work the hospital...

Brett Bierman

Mitzvot from the heart: Brett Bierman

Published March 28, 2018

Brett Bierman | United Hebrew CongregationBrett, the son of Cheryl and the late Larry Bierman of Chesterfield, supported Stray Rescue of St. Louis for his mitzvah project. “Stray Rescue does great things for our community,” Brett wrote in a description...

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