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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

Sam Loiterstein

Mitzvot from the heart: Sam Loiterstein

Published December 27, 2017

Sam Loiterstein | Congregation Shaare EmethIt all started in elementary school when Sam began learning chess in an after-school program. He fell in love with the game and continues to be passionate about it today. He is currently a member of the En Passant...

Waxman-Brandvein Engagement

Waxman-Brandvein Engagement

Published December 27, 2017

Lindsay Joy Waxman, daughter of Sherri Waxman of St. Louis and Brent Waxman of St. Louis, and Adam Joseph Brandvein, son of Teri and Harvey Brandvein of St. Louis, have announced their engagement.Lindsay is the granddaughter of Joan and Lester Sherman,...

Photo courtesy Jen & Dayton Photography

Solomon-Jones Wedding

Published December 27, 2017

Elizabeth Solomon and Andrew Jones were married Oct. 28, 2017 at Temple Israel, where Rabbi Amy Feder and Rabbi Michael Alper officiated.Elizabeth is the daughter of Nancy and Edward Solomon of St. Louis. She is the the granddaughter of Susan and Robert...

Photo courtesy Tussey Photography

Grosz-Szakaly Engagement

Published December 13, 2017

Ashley Grosz, daughter of Keith and Judy Grosz of Chesterfield, and Jensen Szakaly, son of Chris and Ruth Szakaly of Dowagiac, Mich., have announced their engagement.Ashley is the granddaughter of Shirlene and the late Irl Baris of St. Louis, and the...

Photo courtesy: Switzerfilm

Schneider-Fenton Wedding

Published December 13, 2017

Emily Anne Schneider and Colton Andrew Fenton were married Aug. 26, 2017 at the Four Seasons Hotel in St. Louis.Emily is the daughter of Stuart and Debbie Schneider of Chesterfield, and the granddaughter of Leo and Ethel Newman, and Harold and Harriet...

Andrew Goldberg

Mitzvot from the Heart: Andrew Goldberg

Published November 29, 2017

Andrew Goldberg| Congregation Shaare EmethAndrew’s mother has been living with multiple sclerosis for 11 years, and he understands there is no cure for the disease. For his mitzvah project, Andrew wanted to support his mother and all those living with...

Ellior Rose

Mitzvot from the Heart: Ellior Rose

Published November 29, 2017

Ellior Rose| Congregation B’nai AmoonaLeading Shabbat services with her sabba (grandfather) was an honor for Ellior, daughter of Paulie and Rabbi Carnie Rose of Creve Coeur. Ellior’s sabba, Rabbi Neal Rose, runs a Friday Shabbat service for the residents...

Lauren Sandberg and Jacob (Jake) Lewis

Sandberg-Lewis Engagement

Published November 1, 2017

Lauren Sandberg, daughter of Daniel Sandberg and Cyndy Sandberg of Farmington Hills, Mich., and Jacob (Jake) Lewis, son of Roger and Jo Ellen Lewis of Clayton, have announced their engagement. The bride-to-be is the granddaughter of Dr. Hershel Sandberg...

Minnette (Levinson) Liberman and Joe Liberman

Liberman anniversary

Published November 1, 2017

Minnette (Levinson) Liberman and Joe Liberman of Chesterfield are celebrating their 71st anniversary. Joe and Minnette went to high school together at Soldan High School. The day after Joe returned home from serving in the Navy during World War II, he...

Anita and Neal Cohen

Cohens celebrate 60th anniversary

Published November 1, 2017

It was Sunday, Dec. 1, 1957 when Anita Seligman, daughter of Dr. Meyer and Evelyn Seligman of Toledo, Ohio, married Stanley Neal Cohen, son of Jake and Cecile Cohen of St. Louis.Anita, a graduate of Ohio State University’s School of Dental Hygiene,...

Holtzman anniversary

Holtzman anniversary

Published October 18, 2017

Kay and Kenneth Holtzman were married on Sept. 11, 1949, at the bride’s home in University City. Rabbi Julian Miller from B’nai El officiated. A luncheon followed the ceremony at Le Château.  Kenneth graduated from Soldan High School. Kay(Fox) graduated...

Addison “Addie” Kerner in foreground, third from right, worked with Project Chesed.

Mitzvot from the Heart: Addison “Addie” Kerner

Published September 27, 2017

Addison “Addie” Kerner  | Congregation Shaare EmethAs a b’nai mitzvah student, Addie learned what it means to give back to our larger St. Louis community through a hands-on program called Project Chesed (kindness). Because of her love of gymnastics,...

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