The St. Louis Jewish community is invited to the chanukas habayis (dedication) of the newly renovated Staenberg Family Mikvah Building (Mikvah Shaindel Malkah) of St. Louis, located at 4 Millstone Campus Drive.
Festivities, which include a ribbon cutting,...
‘For the People Act’ deserves supportVoting rights are among the most fundamental rights in a democratic society. Recent events, like the Jan. 6 U. S. Capitol riots, showed just how fragile voting rights are in society. Despite an absence of...
Staenberg family’s generosity deserves community's deepest gratitudeIn my 50+ years of residence in St. Louis, I have never written to the Jewish Light. However, learning of Michael Staenberg’s decision to step back from lead fundraising I wish to...
By Michael Staenberg
• Published December 31, 2020
My father, Marty Staenberg, was a role model and inspiration. He taught me to work hard for what I wanted and never to forget that no matter what I earn, part of it should go to tzedakah, to helping others. It is a lesson that has served me well throughout...
By Ellen Futterman, Editor
• Published April 29, 2020
If you’re wanting a meaningful community connection during this time of sheltering at home, consider this interactive, music-filled event being launched by the Staenberg Family Foundation. The St. Louis Jewish Community Flagpole, a community rally...
By Scott Berzon, Executive Director
• Published 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...
Michael and Carol Staenberg and the Staenberg Family Foundation, are funding $50,000 for a one-to-one matching challenge grant to raise funds that will support programs, resources and services offered at Covenant Place’s new Mirowitz Center, opening...
By Scott Berzon, Jewish Light Executive Director
• Published August 2, 2018
Starting today, the St. Louis Jewish Light is now available to readers free of charge, including those people who want home or office delivery. The major reason for making the change to free distribution from a subscription model is to get the paper...
Jewish Federation of St. Louis, with the support of the Staenberg Family Foundation, has again partnered with the Jewish Women’s Renaissance Project (JWRP) to offer women with children under 18 years old a nine-day journey through Israel. The St. Louis...
The Jewish Light’s recent redesign includes the new Spotlight photos page (on page 23), supported by the Staenberg Family Foundation. Spotlight will include a full page of color photos from Jewish community events. If your Jewish organzation, school...
By David Baugher, Special to the Jewish Light
• Published April 27, 2017
Ask the president and CEO of the Jewish Federation of St. Louis about Michael Staenberg’s most valuable contribution to his agency, and the first answer Andrew Rehfeld gives doesn’t mention the philanthropist’s help with the $3.5 million renovation...
The Staenberg Family Foundation announced that 14 local Jewish organizations will be recipients of more than $58,000 though the Anything GrantsTM, aimed at helping organizations raise funds for a variety of needs. The recipients of this year’s Staenberg...
