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St. Louis Jewish Light
stljewishlight.org > news > news-local > the-staenberg-network-the-j

The J to launch Staenberg Network with keynote on $2 billion Chesterfield project

32+ min ago (179+ words) Janice Diane (Goldberg) White They noticed one woman was missing from the J, and ended up saving her life The St. Louis Senior Olympics just got a new name " and a whole new vibe What's in a Jewish-sounding name? Sometimes less than expected He's rescuing the stained glass left behind as synagogues disappear The Dec. 5 event, titled "15 Minutes with Mike," will feature real estate developer and philanthropist Michael Staenberg, who will outline his vision for his $2 billion downtown Chesterfield redevelopment. The morning program will begin at 8 a.m., with coffee, bagels and lox, followed by Staenberg's presentation at 8:45 a.m. He will take questions directly afterward. The second installment, on Jan. 16 at the Staenberg Family Complex near Creve Coeur, will spotlight Chaim Bloom, the new president of baseball operations for the St. Louis Cardinals. It, too, will begin at 8 a.m. with breakfast, followed by Bloom…...

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St. Louis Jewish Light
stljewishlight.org > uncategorized > eliya-cohen-nova-festival

Eliya Cohen Nova Festival

1+ hour, 10+ min ago (368+ words) Janice Diane (Goldberg) White They noticed one woman was missing from the J, and ended up saving her life The St. Louis Senior Olympics just got a new name " and a whole new vibe What's in a Jewish-sounding name? Sometimes less than expected He's rescuing the stained glass left behind as synagogues disappear On Dec. 2, Nova Festival survivor Ziv Abud, 28, and her fianc, former hostage, Eliya Cohen, 28, are sharing "The 505-day Journey," referring to the amount of time the couple was separated before Cohen's release on Feb. 22, 2025. The trip to WashU is the recently engaged couple's first chance to speak with American college students. Rabbi Hershey Novack, WashU Chabad director, hopes the visit will show Abud and Cohen that campuses in the United States are safer than they may seem online. He believes their story will inspire those who attend....

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St. Louis Jewish Light
stljewishlight.org > news > israel-news > eliya-cohen-nova-festival

They survived 505 days apart. Now they’re telling St. Louis what happened

1+ hour, 10+ min ago (368+ words) Janice Diane (Goldberg) White They noticed one woman was missing from the J, and ended up saving her life The St. Louis Senior Olympics just got a new name " and a whole new vibe What's in a Jewish-sounding name? Sometimes less than expected He's rescuing the stained glass left behind as synagogues disappear On Dec. 2, Nova Festival survivor Ziv Abud, 28, and her fianc, former hostage, Eliya Cohen, 28, are sharing "The 505-day Journey," referring to the amount of time the couple was separated before Cohen's release on Feb. 22, 2025. The trip to WashU is the recently engaged couple's first chance to speak with American college students. Rabbi Hershey Novack, WashU Chabad director, hopes the visit will show Abud and Cohen that campuses in the United States are safer than they may seem online. He believes their story will inspire those who attend....

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St. Louis Jewish Light
stljewishlight.org > obituaries > robert-a-prywitch

Robert A. Prywitch

3+ hour, 17+ min ago (152+ words) Janice Diane (Goldberg) White They noticed one woman was missing from the J, and ended up saving her life The St. Louis Senior Olympics just got a new name " and a whole new vibe What's in a Jewish-sounding name? Sometimes less than expected He's rescuing the stained glass left behind as synagogues disappear Robert A. Prywitch, November 20, 2025 Beloved husband of Edith Prywitch; dear father and father-in-law of Michael Prywitch (Robin) and David Prywitch; loving grandfather of Benjamin and Abby Prywitch; dear son of the late Birdie and the late Paul Prywitch; dearest brother of Marvin Prywitch (Shirley); dear uncle, cousin, and friend to many. A Graveside Service was held on Monday, November 24 at Chesed Shel Emeth Cemetery, 650 White Road. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions preferred to Congregation Shaare Emeth or BJC Hospice. Please visit bergermemorialchapel.com for more information. BERGER…...

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St. Louis Jewish Light
stljewishlight.org > obituaries > janice-diane-goldberg-white

Janice Diane (Goldberg) White

2+ day, 6+ hour ago (346+ words) He's rescuing the stained glass left behind as synagogues disappear They noticed one woman was missing from the J, and ended up saving her life A St. Louis pickleball standout heads to nationals, and finds fans along the way The Sherlock Holmes caper in St. Louis that's actually hilarious The St. Louis Hanukkah program that makes sure no kid is forgotten Five things worth being thankful for this Thanksgiving Remembering a St. Louis Thanksgiving from a kibbutz in Israel The St. Louis Senior Olympics just got a new name " and a whole new vibe It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Janice Diane (Goldberg) White, devoted wife of Rabbi Kenneth Nathan (dec.), beloved mother of Joshua Daniel and Rachel Leah White. Janice passed away on November 6 at the age of 79. Janice was born Aug. 18, 1946 and raised…...

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St. Louis Jewish Light
stljewishlight.org > news > news-local > hanukkah-hugs-program

The St. Louis Hanukkah program that makes sure no kid is forgotten

6+ day, 48+ min ago (372+ words) They noticed one woman was missing from the J, and ended up saving her life Nate Berkus says home is a Jewish story, and he's bringing that message to St. Louis Many prominent Jewish men are among the names on Jeffrey Epstein's newly uncovered calendar They grew up with extremism " now they're bringing a rare conversation to St. Louis Coast Guard caves after backlash over calling swastikas "divisive' Beer is no longer automatically kosher, rabbis say. Will observant Jews skip the Dos Equis? The story of the Berwald Trunk, which escaped the Holocaust for a new life in St. Louis A model shaped by families This year's shift came after listening closely to the parents and caseworkers who rely on the program. Instead of hosting the traditional pop-up "store," organizers moved to a more personal system where children could request…...

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St. Louis Jewish Light
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Remembering a St. Louis Thanksgiving from a kibbutz in Israel

1+ week, 56+ min ago (380+ words) They noticed one woman was missing from the J, and ended up saving her life Nate Berkus says home is a Jewish story, and he's bringing that message to St. Louis The story of the Berwald Trunk, which escaped the Holocaust for a new life in St. Louis They grew up with extremism " now they're bringing a rare conversation to St. Louis Many prominent Jewish men are among the names on Jeffrey Epstein's newly uncovered calendar How one man's burial united Jews and Christians " and what it still teaches us 120 years later St. Louis is getting a new Sunday school for families who thought Jewish education wasn't an option I always know when Thanksgiving is around the corner. It's still part of my DNA and brings back some wonderful memories." I am thankful for our two older sons, Dekel and…...

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St. Louis Jewish Light
stljewishlight.org > uncategorized > st-louis-cholent-cook-off

Why a Jewish Light writer is finally giving cholent another chance

1+ week, 1+ hour ago (808+ words) They noticed one woman was missing from the J, and ended up saving her life Nate Berkus says home is a Jewish story, and he's bringing that message to St. Louis The story of the Berwald Trunk, which escaped the Holocaust for a new life in St. Louis They grew up with extremism " now they're bringing a rare conversation to St. Louis Many prominent Jewish men are among the names on Jeffrey Epstein's newly uncovered calendar How one man's burial united Jews and Christians " and what it still teaches us 120 years later St. Louis is getting a new Sunday school for families who thought Jewish education wasn't an option So, when I heard that the Cholent Cook-Off St. Louis was marking its 10th anniversary this year, I figured it was time to give this legendary dish another chance, or at least…...

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St. Louis Jewish Light
stljewishlight.org > uncategorized > st-louis-cholent-cook-off-returns

St. Louis cholent cook off returns

1+ week, 1+ hour ago (808+ words) They noticed one woman was missing from the J, and ended up saving her life Nate Berkus says home is a Jewish story, and he's bringing that message to St. Louis The story of the Berwald Trunk, which escaped the Holocaust for a new life in St. Louis They grew up with extremism " now they're bringing a rare conversation to St. Louis Many prominent Jewish men are among the names on Jeffrey Epstein's newly uncovered calendar How one man's burial united Jews and Christians " and what it still teaches us 120 years later St. Louis is getting a new Sunday school for families who thought Jewish education wasn't an option So, when I heard that the Cholent Cook-Off St. Louis was marking its 10th anniversary this year, I figured it was time to give this legendary dish another chance, or at least…...

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St. Louis Jewish Light
stljewishlight.org > world-news > hanukkah-stamp-history

The secret stories behind every U.S. Hanukkah stamp — told by the artists themselves

1+ week, 2+ day ago (1675+ words) St. Louis is getting a new Sunday school for families who thought Jewish education wasn't an option Jewish St. Louis steps up as security costs soar Robert E. "Bobby" Mendelson Many prominent Jewish men are among the names on Jeffrey Epstein's newly uncovered calendar Beer, biltong and brisket: new Shabbat socials hit Chesterfield Mirowitz Jewish middle school program under active review The volunteer who refuses the spotlight, and keeps changing lives You've probably noticed the United States Postal Service's annual nod to the season " its commemorative Hanukkah stamp. Maybe you've spotted one on a card you received or used them yourself to send holiday greetings. The USPS first issued a Hanukkah stamp in 1996, reusing the same design for several years before introducing new artwork. Since 2016, a fresh design has appeared every two years. To date, there have been 10 Hanukkah stamps, each…...