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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...