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For those of us who did not grow up in New York City, our first confirmation that Carnegie Deli was, in fact, a Jewish deli may have come from Adam Sandler. In “The Hanukkah Song,” Sandler asks, “Guess who eats together at the Carnegie Deli?” The answer involves Bowzer from Sha Na Na and... The post Carnegie Deli is coming back. My stomach remembers 1998. appeared first on St. Louis Jewish Light .
Many young people hope to one day start their own businesses. Few achieve that goal at just 16 years old — and even fewer keep it going for three years or more. Meet Andrew Rubin, 19, founder of State Street Spices, a gourmet spice blend company that sells its goods in stores throughout Missouri and... The post This Chesterfield teen started a spice company at 16. Now it’s going national. appeared…
I have been struggling with Marty Rochester’s column, headlined “Empathy, rule of law ad justice—-whatever that is” that appeared in the Aug. 5 edition of the Jewish Light. First of all, I congratulate Rochester’s temple for enacting a code of ethics and for the emphasis this topic is receiving in congregational life. Further, I applaud... The post Justice is more than law appeared first on St.…
After the campers leave Camp Sabra for the summer, the staff has one last tradition before they head home, too. They gather in a circle to recognize the people who have reached another milestone at camp. And every year since 2017, when it gets to Kim Sloan and Lisa Deutsch, the two have followed the... The post They usually make Camp Sabra’s milestone gifts. For their 20th summer, camp turned the…
Finkelstein, Jerry Sheldon August 17, 2026 At the age of 91 years old on August 17th, Jerry Finkelstein passed away peacefully surrounded by love and family. Jerry’s life will be remembered for his commitment to family and friends. A St. Louis native, Jerry began his life in North County, spent several years in Florida... The post Jerry Sheldon Finkelstein appeared first on St. Louis Jewish Light…
Chaim Galbut, a 6-foot-7 Miami native, will join the Duquesne University Dukes this fall after spending the past year studying Talmud at a Jerusalem yeshiva, aiming to become the first observant Orthodox Jewish man to compete in four years of Division I college basketball. Galbut’s commitment to Shabbat has already affected his college recruitment. He... The post Orthodox Jewish basketball player…
At the University of California, Los Angeles David Geffen School of Medicine, Jews were labeled as oppressors. Patients were afraid to be identified as Jews at the University of California, San Francisco, and protesters targeted medical schools in New York City and demanded the destruction of the State of Israel. These are some of the... The post ‘Tsunami of hate’ against Jews in medicine and…
For more than 50 years, Mark Koritz has helped shape what is possible for children with disabilities in the St. Louis community through his leadership, generosity, and steadfast commitment to Variety the Children’s Charity of St. Louis. In their recent annual report Koritz was recognized as A Legacy of Possibility for his service and... The post Mark Koritz made Variety St. Louis history after 50…
Andy Babitz was recognized by Forbes as a 2026 Best-in State Top Financial Security Professional in Missouri, ranking No. 20 in the state. A member of United Hebrew Congregation, he is the co-founder and wealth management advisor with the Babitz Financial Group. The post Forbes ranks this St. Louis financial adviser among Missouri’s top 20 appeared first on St. Louis Jewish Light .
St. Louis native, Josh Rudman, has joined the University of Kansas Hillel team as its assistant director. He said he is excited to collaborate with students and staff to create engaging programs and cultivate a vibrant Jewish community where every student feels welcome, connected and empowered. Rudman was most recently the assistant director of... The post Former Camp Sabra assistant director…
