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St. Louis Jewish Light

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In this file photo, Jewish War Veterans Post 644 donates toys the organization collected  to the Hanukkah Hugs program organized by Women’s Philanthropy and Jewish Family Services. Pictured here are Harvey Bloth, Howard Holtzman, Pam Super, Lauren Gelber and Larry Chervitz. Photo: Howard Holtzman

Jewish War Veterans collecting toys for Hanukkah Hugs program

Published November 4, 2020

Jewish War Veterans Post 644 is collecting new toys for the “Hanukkah Hugs” program, which gives gifts to needy children during the holidays. There are collection bins for Hanukkah Hugs donations inside the front entrance of the Jewish Federation...

Barbara Berson (center) with her daughter Elizabeth (right) and Elizabeth’s  boyfriend, Leo Diamant (left).

Rapping the eclipse; Israel’s Miss World to visit St. Louis

By Ellen Futterman, EditorPublished August 30, 2018

That’s a rapGrowing up in southern California in the 1960s and ’70s, Barbara Berson was always looking at the stars — and I don’t mean famous people. Her dad worked for Rockwell and NASA as an aeronautical engineer, helping to design spacecraft...

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Women’s Philanthropy event to feature Nancy Spielberg

Published October 18, 2017

Women’s Philanthropy of the Jewish Federation of St. Louis will host an evening of celebration, community and giving featuring film writer and producer Nancy Spielberg. The event, “A L’Chaim Production Featuring Nancy Spielberg,” will take place...

Women’s Philanthropy plans volunteer events in March

Published March 15, 2017

Women’s Philanthropy of Jewish Federation of St. Louis is hosting a special volunteer opportunity to enhance the holidays for individuals who feel isolated from the Jewish community. They will be making care packages to give to community members living...

Women’s Philanthropy plans New York City mission in April

Published December 15, 2016

Women’s Philanthropy of the Jewish Federation of St. Louis will lead a mission trip to New York City from April 23 to 25, for a mix of Jewish learning, food and friends. The trip will include visits to the Eldridge Street Synagogue (a National Historic...

Women’s Philanthropy presents ‘Live, Laugh, L’Chaim!’

Published October 13, 2016

Women’s Philanthropy of Jewish Federation of St. Louis will host an evening of comedy, community and giving featuring award winning comedian Cory Kahaney. The event, Live, Laugh, L’Chaim!, will take place onWednesday, Nov. 2 at The Ritz-Carlton St....

Women’s Philanthropy to assemble High Holidays care packages

Published September 8, 2016

Women’s Philanthropy of Jewish Federation of St. Louis is hosting a volunteer opportunity to enhance the holidays for our community members living in care facilities as well as home-bound individuals. Volunteers will make care packages to be delivered...

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