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HF Epstein Hebrew Academy/ Yeshivat Kadimah High School What is new for the 2022-23 school? “Mrs. Itta Boyko has been promoted principal of the entire school,” said Rabbi Shmuel Miller, head of school. “We also have a curriculum coordinator for Judaic studies, Rabbi Jonathan Fruchter, which is also new for this year. “We really celebrate the fact that families are coming from what I would call different stations of Jewish expression. And we pride ourselves on our Jewish education.”

Greenblatt said EMBY never waned in its enrollment due to the pandemic, although it did struggle with attendance from both students and teachers, as well as with consistency, rigor, anxiety and academic gaps. She added that the number of students has gone up to 37, from last year’s 23 stu dents.

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Students prepare for Shabbat at Saul Mirowitz Jewish Community school with Rabbi Scott Slarskey. Pictured with Slarskey are (from left)

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Isaac Besmer, Karinne Haimann, Isaac Picker, Avi Terkel (in the back), Ami Shafrin and Penelope Gill-Gray.

“We are back to having all four grades (we were missing a grade for the last four“Weyears).hired a new history teacher, who has taught at several colleges. He came in with a flair — painted his room, redecorat ed — brought in tons of exciting materials.”

The Jewish Light contacted each of the Jewish schools in the St. Louis area to find out what was new for the 2022-23 school year and learn about any new projects or initiatives in the works. What follows is a round-up report from each of these schools: Esther Miller Bais Yaakov What is new for the 2022-23 school? “We hired a new executive director, Rabbi Avi Feigenbaum,” said Tova Greenblatt, principal of the high school. “He relocated with his family from Jacksonville, Fla. “We have created a Learning Center with a new hire, Dena Love, who will be coordinating all the services, academic and emotional, for our struggling stu dents. We have added structure and hours for our mental health professional.

Local Jewish day schools share what’s new this year

College student Michael Schmitz, who grew up in St. Louis, has been volunteering in Poland this summer.

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As college classes wound down last spring, Michael Schmitz started looking for a summer internship. With no pros pects on the horizon, he found a much different college break experience: vol unteering in Poland for Ukraine relief efforts.Schmitz, 21, grew up attending Congregation B’nai Amoona. He attends the University of St. Andrews in Scotland. Watching the news, he was horrified by the reports coming out of Eastern“WhenEurope.Ifirstheard about the war in Ukraine, I thought ‘Oh, my goodness, what does this mean for America in the future?’” Schmitz said. “It’s a very scary thought, and you can just rewrite those borders if you want, if you have an army, and if you’re Vladimir Putin. I study international politics and history, so I was very tuned in to the conflict in Ukraine. It was just absolutely flabber gasting, especially being in Europe.

What projects or initiatives are you most excited about? “We are looking forward to our major shabbatone, which we have in the alter nate year to (a major theatrical) produc tion. We invite small Bais Yaakov schools from around the country to spend the Shabbos with us. We usually host about 120 students. We have themes, workshops, performances, art, food and lots of good socialization. In the past we have had stu dents from Palo Alto, Las Vegas, Houston, Dallas, Portland, Norfolk, Minneapolis, Rochester, Cincinnati and more. “We are also looking forward to going through our re-accreditation process with Cognia. Although it is a tedious process, it is well worth the efforts. This will be the fifth time achieving this recognition (it’s done every five years) “We will be having a Causematch Campaign and a Golf Tournament fund raiser in September.” Has enrollment returned to pre-pan demic levels?

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Von Furstenberg began designing clothes in 1970 and created her now-iconic jersey wrap dress in 1972, which became a symbol of the feminist movement during the ’70s. It’s even included in the collection of the Costume Institute of the Metropolitan Museum of Art. As fashion achievements go, her wrap dress is pure genius, enduring 50 years and counting. The design flatters nearly all figures with its ability to camouflage body flaws, highlight the waist and bust, and create curves in all the right places. Her jet-setting, party lifestyle back in the ’70s only added to the glitz and glam our — Carrie Bradshaw and her gal pals have nothing on von Furstenburg. This princess held court at New York’s legend ary Studio 54, along with Andy Warhol and fecta).(notRyanBeattyWarrenRichardsonsromantictowasJagger,BiancaandreportedhavehadliaiwithGere,andO’NealabadtriShemarried media mogul Barry Diller in 2001; together they started the Dillervon Furstenberg Family Foundation, which has provided millions of dollars in support to nonprofits in the areas of community building, education, human rights, arts, health and the envi ronment.Ifyoucan’t already tell, I’m looking for ward to learning much more about von Furstenberg during her visit here. If you’re interested too, sign up at www.saintlouis fashionfund.org.

*** Also this fall, mark your calendars for Sunday, Sept. 18, for not one but two note worthy events.

The first, returning after a three-year delay because of COVID, is the Jewish arts and culture festival, Sababa, featur ing dozens of visual art ists, kid-friendly musical performances and a dizzying assortment of food possi bilities, including kosher choices. Among several new highlights is a dedicated pavilion area for families and children’s activities and entertainment, including magicians, jugglers and a mad science area.Presented in collaboration between Jewish Federation of St. Louis and the Jewish Community Center, the free festi val will take place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the parking lot outside Simon Hall, at the south entrance of Wash U’s campus. Free underground parking is available in the Danforth University Center Garage, 6475 Forsyth Blvd. The festival’s musical acts include the internationally acclaimed a cappella group Six13, Jewish rocker and St. Louis Sheldon Low and Klezundheit!, the only klezmer big band in Missouri. (Look for much more information about the festival in the Light’s Sept. 7 edition.)After the festival, head home to your TV for the first installment offer a wide range of support services, from daily medication management and meal preparation to companion care, light house keeping, and transportation.

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Sababa, the Jewish arts and culture festival that debuted in 2018, returns Sunday, Sept. 18 on the Wash U campus. Above is a view from the stage during the 2018 festival.

“We know there continues to be tremen dous interest from other cities in the Student to Student program,” said John Kalishman, co-founder with Joe Pereles of Be the Narrative. “We expect that will only continue as we are much more visible. “We also know that as a Jewish commu nity, we are very interested collectively in reaching teens past their bar and bat mitz vah years. This is a such a wonderful pro gram for engaging Jewish high school stu dents in a way that they feel they can real ly make a difference.”

“These teens are putting a face to what otherwise might be foreign and strange and mysterious,” he said. “It’s a lot to put on them, but I think the training we offer, and the earnest and honest nature of teen peer-to-peer conversation, can be really powerful.”

Growing Student to Student takes root From 2017 to 2020, the JCRC used $45,000 in grants from the Natan Fund, a national Jewish organization, to help Student to Student expand to nine cities, including Indianapolis; Washington, D.C.; Chicago; Dallas; Seattle; and Charlotte, N.C. Most of these programs are run through local federations or JCRCs.

“Reading the Student to Student pro gram description resonated with me a lot as a Jew from a really small town,” he said. “Even as a kid, I was asked questions about Judaism by my classmates and teachers. I needed to be the representative of the Jewish people whether I wanted to be or not. I was the only one there.”

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“Student to Student is more important today than it’s ever been, given the divi siveness across our country,” Pereles said.

“The fact that the program helps break down stereotypes and has peers talk to peers is so important going forward.”

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Rabbi Andrew Terkel, 36, the new CEO of Be the Narrative, says the peer-to-peer component that is the cornerstone of Student to Student is what most attracted him to the job. His wife, Hannah RubinSchlansky, 36, grew up in St. Louis (her family still lives here), and was a Student to Student representative when she attended Clayton High School. She is the assistant director of Washington University Hillel. Terkel grew up in Broken Arrow, Okla., where, as you might guess, his was the only Jewish family. His father owned sev eral bakeries in town.

In the Student to Student program, Jewish high school students visit schools without many Jew ish students to discuss Judaism and answer questions.

He and Pereles, with input from Fawn Chapel, who has been involved with the Student to Student program here since 2003, created a business plan and applied for 501c3 status. They fundraised and started to assemble a board of directors. In December, when they brought their proposal to the JCRC board, its members agreed to transfer all “licenses and intel lectual property” to this new national non profit, which first was called Student to Student Inc. but is now Be the Narrative. The new name, with its tagline “Judaism in our words,” refers to the students who

Nonetheless, being that “personal, friendly representative of Judaism and the Jewish people and Jewish history” is what he finds unique about Student to Student and why he is excited to continue to strengthen it, expand the program to other cities and make sure it is sustainable.

Kalishman and Pereles, both former board chairs of the St. Louis JCRC, knew firsthand the success of Student to Student and its positive impact on Jewish student representatives and their non-Jewish stu dent audiences. They also felt that in order to expand the program and ensure contin ued success, it needed an umbrella non profit organization to bring Student to Student to a national arena.

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Be the Narrative, a new Jewish national nonprofit based in St. Louis, plans to build on the success of its flagship educational program, Student to Student, and continue to replicate it in cities nationwide.

Student to Student, which was begun 30 years ago in St. Louis by the Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC), sends Jewish high school juniors and seniors to schools whose students have littleto-no contact with Jews. By listening to Jewish teens from the Reform, Conservative, Orthodox and Recontructionist movements, as well as the unaffiliated, and asking them questions about their Jewish identity, tradi tions, values and practices, students who are unfamiliar with Judaism can learn about the religion.During the 2021-2022 school year, despite a global pandemic, 304 Jewish teens made presentations to 6,808 non-Jewish teens at 91 public and private highResearch,schools.including a study conducted by LS Associates in 2019, shows that stu dents who attend Student to Student pre sentations demonstrate a better under standing of Jews and Judaism, which in turn can help dispel stereotypes and com bat prejudice and antisemitism.

“Managing a local program is different from undertaking a national expansion,” Kalishman said. “We recognized that meeting growing demand would require resources and skills that were beyond the scope of our local JCRC.”

Sensory rooms have proved especially useful among individuals with autism spectrum disorder, sensory processing disorder, chronic pain, dementia and ADHD.During a recent visit, Ashley Stockman, director of life enrichment and adult day services, provided a description of the sen sory studio’s prominent features. Near the back of the studio sits three long tubes filled with bubbling water. Stockman used a touchscreen to change the colors of the tubes, along with sounds and images on a projection screen. “This is sensory magic,” Stockman said. “The bubble tubes, the fiber optic rope, and then the music and this projector screen are all integrated into one another. I can pick ‘fire’ on the bubbles and the color changes. We saw this being a huge hit with especially our younger kids. During camp they could come over when they felt out of control.”` Some of the other components include a swing, a chair shaped like an egg that delivers calming music and sounds, a large reclining rocking chair, and adapt able lighting that can be changed to create a variety of environments and moods. The sensory studio is highly adaptable, and the programs can be easily modified for any age group. During one 30-minute session, a small group of children can play the piano on a keyboard projected onto the floor. A quick touch of the screen and the keyboard morphs into a star-filled sky with spaceships cruising around. Another 30-minute session could follow with older adults dealing with memory loss.“The system has a reminiscence program,” Stockman said. “This is what’s really cool. We can throw photos of our older adults from when they were in their 20s and say, ‘Hey, who is that?’ And give clues. What really got them was the singalong part.” Stockman touched the screen again and up popped Buddy Holly singing. The idea is to bring back a pleasant memory and stimulate the individual through a variety of senses. J staff who work with children through older adults have been trained to get the most out of the facility. The J worked with Flaghouse, a specialist in sensory space creation. Funding for the sensory studio came primarily through a grant from the Productive Living Board as well as sup port from the Tilles Foundation and the Miracle Makers Foundation.

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Festival celebrates Jewish life in St. Charles

The Chabad Jewish Center of St. Charles County sponsored the second annual St. Charles Jewish Festival on Aug. 14 at the Foundry Arts Centre in St. Charles. Organizers estimated more than 2,000 people took part in the event celebrating Jewish food, music and culture. Musical highlights included the St. Louis Jewish band Shakshuka and the Hassidic pop rock band 8th Day. Kosher food was avail able and attendees learned how to make kosher pickles. View a gallery of images from the St. Charles Jewish Festival online at stljewishlight.org/multimedia.

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What is new for the 2022-23 school? Mirowitz welcomed Raquel ScharfAnderson as its new head of school in July. Among her priorities: knowing the strengths, interests and uniqueness of every child and family; supporting the fac ulty in their work; creating joyful memo ries and opportunities for celebration; and enhancing Mirowitz’s relationships with the broader community.

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What is new for the 2022-23 school? “We welcome chef AJ Moll as our food service manager as well as Hugh McMonigle who will join our science department,” said Rabbi Josh Bregman, director of development.

What are you most excited about this school year?

“We are excited to welcome back all of our returning students and welcome our new students from both St. Louis and across the country,” Bregman said. “As freshmen, 23 students will enter, our big gest ninth grade since we began in 2007. Additionally, we are about to embark on the expansion project of our Bais Medrash (Judaic prayer and study hall) which will be a much-needed upgrade due to our increasing enrollment, thank G-d.” Has enrollment returned to pre-pan demic levels? Enrollment did not decrease due to the pandemic.

Epstein Hebrew Academy/Yeshivat Kadimah High School did not see a notice able drop off due to the pandemic. For the 2022-23 school year, there are 41 new stu dents for a total of 150 in the school. “We are particularly proud that of the 20 families who are joining our school, three families have moved into St. Louis with having good Jewish education being one of the primary reasons why they came,” Miller said. “In the preschool, we’re looking at the largest numbers that we have with an increase of 50,” Boyko said.

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Has enrollment returned to pre-pan demic levels? The pandemic did not impact Torah Prep’s enrollment, Zeffren said.

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• Upgrading technology. “Through grants, government funding and private donations, Mirowitz has upgraded all areas of technology,” said Patty Bloom, director of admissions and marketing. “We purchased 16 new smartboards, oneto-one devices for each student (iPad for grades K-2; MacBook Air for grades 3-8), digital subscriptions, upgraded internet, built-out Zoom rooms and upgraded cam eras and audio systems.”

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• Adapting new evidence-based curric ulum and practices. Mirowitz is piloting new curriculum in reading, writing, pho nemic awareness, handwriting, science and social-emotional learning. “We also are instituting universal speech and lan guage screenings for primary grades and dyslexia screenings for all grades,” Bloom added.•Expanding the garden space that mid dle school students transformed last year so that they can share some of the next harvest with the Harvey Kornblum Jewish Food Pantry.

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• Preparing for the Hunger and Poverty Trip. Middle school students (grades 6-8) are taking a four-day Hunger and Poverty Trip Sept. 19-22 to Howell Nature Center in Michigan to engage in experiential learning around the issue of world pover ty, and their Jewish responsibility to care for the hungry and poor. After they return, they will embark on a year-long project that will impact the problem of global poverty. Has enrollment returned to pre-pan demic levels?

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“We hired for the first time a CEO of the school, Rabbi Binyamin Travis, who is joining us beginning Nov. 1,” said Dr. Dov Zeffren, board president. “We have also hired Mrs. Erin Brooke as our new general studies principal. She comes from the St. Louis County Public School and special school“Ourdistricts.Hebrew language department will have a special program for the girls school K-8. Every day for six minutes, the entire school will read and speaks only Hebrew to enhance their fluency. The boy’s school will introduce a program where they focus on the root of the word. “Also, in conjunction with the school, our Chesterfield parents are investing in a bus that will help to transport the kids from home to the school. One-third of our school comes from Chesterfield.”

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“We’re excited about that with the hiring of some of these new staff, particularly a new CEO, it will enhance the level of pro fessionalism and sophistication in the overall management of the school.”

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“We’re celebrating our 80th anniversary birthday in the coming year,” Miller said. “There will be a very large end-of-year program. We have a schedule throughout the year. We’re going to be expanding what we do for the community, Last year we launched Abdela Under the Stars, a community-wide event. People are so hun gry to get together.” Has enrollment returned to pre-pan demic levels?

Also new is an expansion in outdoor learning, with Lizzie Berkowitz as the school’s new outdoor education specialist. She will develop new units of study for each grade, and guide teachers on the stewardship of the school’s butterfly gar dens, chicken coops, compost bins, rain garden, amphibian pond, sensory garden, vegetable garden and nature trail.

Mirowitz saw an enrollment bump during the pandemic because it reopened in person months before any of the public schools. In the summer of 2020, more than 40 families inquired about transferring to Mirowitz. The school could only accom modate about half of them. This year, stu dent enrollment is back to pre-pandemic levels at 160 students. Torah Prep School of St. Louis What is new for the 2022-23 school?

“We’re also excited about the continued growth of the school whereby our num bers have increased,” he said. “Over the last three years, the numbers have gone from 250 to 310 to 319.” new at Jewish day schools in St. Louis Saul Mirow

“Joining this community fills me with excitement, amazement, hope, and grati tude,” she said. Scharf-Anderson replaces Cheryl Maayan, who retired in June after leading Mirowitz for 14 years.

• Wednesday, Aug. 31, 7 p.m.: The Days of Awe, which start the new Jewish year, are filled with opportunities to con nect and experience the world anew.

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Levy Fellows cohort for Jewish board leaders forming The Levy Fellows, a cohort for board leaders of Jewish organizations in the St. Louis region, will launch in late October through Jewish Federation of St. Louis’ Millstone Leadership Initiatives. The program will be led by local con sultant, Leslie Peters. Peters is the author of “Finding Time to Lead” and has been chosen for her expertise in board leader ship and group facilitation. The pilot pro gram will be limited to 18 individuals referred by their organizations. The Levy Fellows honors the ongoing leader ship of Mont Levy, past president of Jewish Federation of St. Louis. The program will include an opening

The goal is to preserve all the material associated with the St. Louis Holocaust survivors, liberators and other witnesses. The digital asset management component will enable the museum to provide access to all material that fits that category as well as allow the museum to incorporate the digitized narratives into future exhibi tions and museum programming. This project was made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services.

• Sunday, Sept. 18, 9:15 a.m.: Preparing for the High Holidays with a Personal Theology. Join Arnold Eisen, Chancellor Emeritus of the Jewish Theological Seminary, for learning and conversation in preparation for the Days of Awe.

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St. Louis Kaplan Feldman Holocaust Museum receives 3-year $224,000 grant to digitize artifact collection reception at a private home and three core sessions, including personal leader ship, board engagement, and generative decision making. The Levy Fellows par ticipants will also be recognized at the Millstone Presidents’ Circle in December.Levy’scontributions to the Jewish community and St. Louis are extensive. In addition to Jewish Federation and launching the Millstone Institute in 2010, he has held board leadership positions with the Jewish Community Relations Council, American Jewish Committee, Regional Arts Commission, Opera Theater of St. Louis, Shakespeare Festival of St. Louis, Craft Alliance, John Burroughs School, Forsyth School and Clayton Century Foundation. Levy is a graduate of Washington University School of Law and worked for Buckingham Asset Management as a principal and wealth advisor for 23 years until his retirement. For information about the Levy Fellows, interested board members should speak with their organization’s CEO/Executive Director, or contact Marci Mayer Eisen, MEisen@JFedStL. org, 314-442-3810.

Join Rabbi Elizabeth Hersh for a new Melton class called: “From Slavery to Sinai (Exodus / Shemot Part I). This class will take place from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on Thursday nights from Sept. 1 – Dec. 1 (no class Sep. 29, Oct. 27, Nov. 3, and Nov. 24). The for mat will be multi-access, so you can attend in person at Temple Emanuel or virtually through Zoom. For more information on this 10-session class, visit http://www.meltonschool.org/ st-louis Kol Rinah planning four-part Elul study session series Prepare for the High Holidays with Kol Rinah during a four-part Elul study ses sion series, held in-person at the syna gogue, which is located at 7701 Maryland Ave. in Clayton. No RSVP required to attend.Thesessions are:

The Power of Holocaust Testimony Project will digitize documents, photo graphs and material culture related to the museum’s speakers, survivors, liberators and other witnesses; ingest this content into a Digital Asset Management System; connect related topics and content across artifacts and recordings through metada ta; and make all content available on the Museum’s website for public access.

The St. Louis Kaplan Feldman Holocaust Museum announced that the institution has received a Museums of America grant for its project, “The Power of Holocaust Testimony.” The $224,492, three-year grant will go towards the proj ect’s $500,000 total cost. Diane Everman, the museum’s archivist, is spearheading the project. “This grant will bring our vast collection to students and researchers all over the world. As time passes, the number of survi vors, liberators and others involved in the Holocaust are diminishing,” said Everman. “With their passing, their voices, reflections and wisdom risk being lost forever. Yet there are many lessons still to be learned from this history. Preserving, and making accessible, their memories, their voices, and associated artifacts is the primary goal of this project.”

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Join Rabbi Noah Arnow in a session that will use the music of the season to help orient our hearts and minds to enter into the new year.

An artist’s rendering of the St. Louis Kaplan Feldman Holocaust Museum, which reopens in November.

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• Wednesday, Sept. 7, 7 p.m.: Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur are not sim ply the start of the new year, but a finish line for the deep, introspective work our tradition asks us to take on each year. Join Rabbi Scott Shafrin for a new and penetrating look into the spiritual task of searching the depths of your innermost self and what generations of thinkers can add to your experience of these holi days.•Wednesday, Sept. 14, 7 p.m.: In the second part of his series, Shafrin will tackle the complex and rewarding work of creating an accounting of who we really are in advance of the new Jewish year. Come with questions, thoughts, frustrations and insights to uncover a new way to start the year together.

“Week to week, it changes on what we need at that moment,” Schmitz said. “On Fridays, we’re always delivering. That’s when we pack the convoys. Typically, we have really great Polish volunteers who are willing to drive to Lviv or Kyiv. And on Fridays, I’ll be working in the warehouse, organizing all our delivery items, labeling everything, making sure that we have everything we said we’re going to deliver. And so I probably get out of work every Friday at like 2 in the morning on Saturday.“Every day is a little bit different,” he said. Right now, I’m working on a fund raiser and trying to build up our social media presence. I’ve been trying to contact media. I had to figure out how to create a fundraising page, create an Amazon account for our organization. But last week, we got our hands on an 8,000-liter donation of ice cream. Some big company had this ice cream that they couldn’t dis tribute. They were going to give it to a charity, and it fell into our lap, and we couldn’t really get it to Ukraine.

Michael Schmitz (front row, second from right) is shown with Polish volunteers. Sense of service runs in the family Michael Schmitz isn’t the only member of his family supporting Ukraine. His brother Adam is a first lieutenant and April 2022 graduate of the U.S. Army’s elite Ranger course. Adam is assigned to the 82nd Airborne at Ft Bragg, NC. Making it through Army Ranger training wasn’t without a few challenges.

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Adam Schmitz suffered a near-fatal heat stroke while participating in a 12-mile march in 90-degree heat and 90% humidity. After six months of recov ery, he was failing the push-up test on the first day. On his third try, Schmitz successfully completed training, mak ing it through 62 days of hunger, sleep deprivation and pain.

“I was talking about it with my parents and they knew I was very interested in Ukraine, and they brought up an article in the ‘Jewish Light’ about Gene Litvin. My dad found Gene’s contact information and I sent him a message saying, ‘I would love to volunteer and get involved.’ It’s just a single flight for me to get to Poland from Scotland. And Gene connected me with a woman named Martha Matecka. She runs the organization I’m working for now.” Litvin was featured in a March story in the Light that described his efforts to sup port Ukraine—his homeland. He speaks Ukrainian, Russian, English and some Polish and has a network of connections in Poland, so he was able to direct Schmitz on how to get involved.

“I knew my mission was not over when I got back from Poland, so it keeps expand ing,” Litvin said. “I talked to Michael and he sounded like he was an incredible guy. And then knowing his family from our congregation, that definitely made me much more comfortable to recommend him.“Italked to Martha Matecka, and she could not speak highly enough about Michael. Most of our time, we talk busi ness, but she talked to me for an hour about him, how much he helped her, how much he was able to communicate with different people, get things going, coordi nate things. He is helping in so many ways.”

“Adam was stationed in Poland for two months and I came here to visit him before I started working,” Michael Schmitz said. “My parents are proud that both of us are trying to help with the Ukraine conflict in our own way--my brother with the U.S. Army and me through humanitarian efforts.” Bill Motchan

Gene Litvin has spent much of his time in 2022 arranging delivery of goods to Ukraine, through Poland, including a trip he took with suitcases stuffed with person al care products. But Michael Schmitz posed a new opportunity for Litvin. This is the first time he was responsible for mobi lizing a volunteer to take part in the humanitarian efforts and fly to Warsaw.

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“I was talking to Marta and I asked, ‘Are you interested in some help?’” Litvin said. “Michael was willing to do anything. And she said, ‘We absolutely would welcome any help. And as long as they’re recom mended by you and they’re vetted by you, that’s all they need.’” Litvin gave Schmitz his seal of approval and on July 6, off he went to Warsaw. On Aug. 20, he returned to Scotland and his junior year of college. His unique summer internship largely involved working on logistics, scheduling delivery convoys of durable goods to Ukraine. The organization Schmitz has volun teered for run by Matecka is known as Be A Hero UA Foundation. The foundation generates donations and uses the funds to purchase medicine and protective equip ment for Ukrainians.

Volunteer: Student volunteers in Poland to aid in Ukraine relief

In May 2022 Adam Schmitz assumed his first command of 40 sol diers and NCOs and was deployed to Poland—the same country where his brother Michael has been volunteer ing this summer for Ukraine relief. So both Schmitz brothers are doing their part, Michael said.

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“So last week, I was working on building a route so we could visit all these foster homes and refugee centers and we can maximize our time. How many liters of ice cream are we giving to who? And then there was two days of going around Warsaw, delivering it by hand and inter acting with refugees.”

“We want to make sure our attention now is on helping our existing cities expand their programs and making sure they have the resources they need while at the same time selectively adding additional cities,” Kalishman said. “Now that our website is up and avail able, it will be a helpful marketing tool. We get inquiries all the time not only from larger cities but smaller ones, too. We have tremendous growth opportunities, which might cause us to look at different delivery methods in the future as we reach areas that don’t have large Jewish populations.”

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“From the get-go, we envisioned having a new national organization that would lead the Student to Student program. We want ed to distinguish the national organization from the local Student to Student pro grams and give ourselves a platform for more programs in the future that would allow us to be more than Student to Student,” said “Strategically,Kalishman.itwasimportant to have our own brand and own name that would allow us to invest in Student to Student and yet create our own identity.” Be the Narrative is rolling out Student to Student to new licensees in Boston, Detroit, Nashville, Tenn., and Bloomington, Ind., bringing the total number of cities operat ing the program to 13. Chapel will continue in her role as national program coordina tor, reporting to Terkel. Next month, from Sept. 11-13, Be the Narrative will host its first national confer ence and bring Student to Student pro gram leaders from around the country to St. Louis to learn from one another, build camaraderie, discuss best practices, and compare and develop strategies to help ensure the program’s continued success. Terkel says he is less concerned about growing the program quickly, targeting instead “modest, intentional, sustainable growth.” Kalishman and Pereles concur.

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of Ken Burns’ documentary “The U.S. and the Holocaust,” a three-part, six-hour series that examines America’s response to one of the greatest humanitarian crises of the 20th century. It airs on Nine PBS from 7-9 p.m., with the second and third parts airing Monday, Sept. 19 and Tuesday, Sept. 20 at the same time (each part will be repeated on those nights from 9-11Viewersp.m.). will listen to firsthand testimo ny of witnesses and survivors who as chil dren endured persecution, violence and flight as their families tried to escape the terrorism of Adolf Hitler and the Nazis. According to advanced press material, this series delves deeply into the tragic human consequences of public indiffer ence, bureaucratic red tape and restrictive quota laws in America. Burns along with co-filmmakers Lynn Novick and Sarah Botstein, are said to have made a documentary that points the camera squarely at America at the time, questioning whether our nation failed to live up to the ideals it was founded on. It might not always be easy to watch but seems like must-see TV for many of us.

Finally, on the subject of the Holocaust, the Mildred Kemper Art Museum at Wash U. will present “Lest We Forget” a tempo rary exhibition of Luigi Toscano’s largerthan-life photographs of Holocaust survi vors from Austria, Belarus, Germany, Israel, the Netherlands, Russia, Ukraine and the United States, including 12 people from St. Louis. The photos will be on dis play from Oct. 20-Nov. 6. along the perim eter of Ann and Andrew Tisch Park on the university’s Danforth Campus. The artist explains that the placards that accompany the photographs tell stories of suffering and loss but also resilience and humanity, providing a window into the experience of the last living survivors of the Holocaust. If this sounds familiar, you may remem ber that in May of this year, Toscano was in St. Louis photographing the St. Louis survivors, including Rachel Miller and Oskar Jacob. Jewish Light freelancer Bill Motchan followed Toscano as he photo graphed both, discussing the project and his work with him as well as interviewing Miller and Jacob about their involvement. To read that story, go to https://bit.ly/ Toscano-story. Toscano (left) shows Oskar Jakob (right) his work before they sit

“tell their stories and add to the narrative” about what it means to be Jewish, Pereles said. Be the Narrative

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TOP ROW, FROM LEFT: Marisa Goldberger, Amy Fenster Brown, Alissa Arst, Mindy Grossmann, Diane Packman and Emilie Schaffler.

Anya Corson joined Bistro Kids at Saul Mirowitz Jewish Community School as chef-manager. She previously was the owner operator of Anya’s Apothekere, a gourmet honey company and a chef at the Ritz Carlton. An alumni of the Solomon Schechter Day School, Corson is also a parent to a Mirowitz student.

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The Jewish Community Center of St. Louis welcomed Rebekah Scallet as the New Jewish Theatre’s new artistic direc tor, succeeding Edward Coffield. A mem ber of Temple Israel, Scallet moved to St. Louis two years ago and has been working as a freelance director and teacher, most recently with the Sargent Conservatory at Webster University.

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SECOND ROW: Gail Wechsler, Amanda Miller, Elyse Picker, Josh Goldberg, Rebekah Scallet and Ben Poremba. AT RIGHT: Anya Corson and Lizzie Berkowitz member of Bais Abraham Congregation, Picker was the PJ Our Way parent connec tor for the St. Louis region.

The general board added new members: Alissa Arst, clinical social worker; Mindy Grossmann, coordinator of the Signs of Suicide (SOS) program at CHADS Coalition; Diane Packman, founder of L/A Baking & Catering and teacher at Temple Israel’s religious and Hebrew schools; Emilie Schaffler, wealth advisor with Buckingham Strategic Wealth and Gail Wechsler, library director at the Law Library Association of St. Louis. Amanda Miller has taken on the role of vice president of communications, a new position for the St. Louis Jewish Federation.

Josh Goldberg is the new physical educa tion/theater teacher at the Epstein Hebrew Academy. He is teaching nursery through eighth grade PE as well as assisting fourth and fifth grade math. Goldberg attends Tpheris Israel Chevra Kadisha (T.I.C.K.).

As a member of the senior leadership team, her responsibilities are to develop and implement strategic marketing and com munications plans and shape the visual identity and message of the Federation.

National Council of Jewish Women St. Louis (NCJWSTL) named Amy Fenster Brown as secretary to its executive board. She is a columnist for the Jewish Light and the regional manager of hospitality and distribution for Morris Media Network.

Lizzie Berkowitz also joined Mirowitz as the new outdoor education specialist. She will develop new units of study and guide teachers on stewardship of our butterfly gardens, chicken coops, compost bins, rain garden, amphibian pond, sensory garden, vegetable garden and nature trail. is a compilation of the Jewish community’s newsworthy professional and academic accomplishments. your news to news@stljewishlight.org. Call 314-743-3669 for more information. is compiled by Elise Krug.

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The Jewish Community Relations Council of St. Louis (JCRC) hired Elyse Picker as program manager. In this role, she will be responsible for coordinating, implementing and overseeing a variety of JCRC programs, including education, social action and interfaith relations.

Ben Poremba, owner and chef of Bengelina Hospitality Group, will open Bar Moro in the former home of Billie-Jean in Clayton. Bar Moro will feature Spanish and more broadly Iberian and Mediterranean cuisine. Poremba hopes to open the restau rant by early October of this year.

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Despite the city’s tough predicament, many residents here seem hopeful about Selma’sMishkanfuture.Israel’s president, Ronnie Leet, when asked about his experience as a Jewish man in the American South, says, “Life is good.” Leet says he rarely encounters antisemitism, and of the few times when he did, all were out of igno rance and a false understanding of Judaism. The existence of the synagogue itself contradicts many assumptions about antisemitism in Alabama. TO letters@thejewishlight.com

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Regarding Marty Rochester’s commen tary, “Lack of proper definitions hamper response to gun violence” (Jewish Light, July 27), I agree wholeheartedly with Rochester that liberals and conservatives differ on the causes and the potential solu tions to gun violence-not relative to terror ism, but rather general criminal behavior committed due to a variety of motives. That said, allow me to state unequivo cally, that no matter the degree of preven tive measures and discussions that have been undertaken in the past several years, gun violence will continue unabated, and if anything, will get worse, rather than better. No matter how many guns are taken off the street and background checks initiated, criminals will always find ways to secure guns to commit chaos and violence. It reminds me of racism and antisemitism, which, no matter how much effort is employed to combat such bigotry and prejudice, will never be eradicated. We’re living in perilous times, and unfortunately, gun violence has become a staple of our society. Truth be told, I don’t have a definitive solution. Perhaps, one thing that might be considered to combat gun violence would be to allow such persons as teachers, school officials and clergy to carry fire arms to thwart danger by outside intrud ers, as lately, schools and religious institu tions have incurred the wrath of criminal behavior, as they have frequently been targeted. Of course, this action would probably draw a negative response by much of the population, but I feel it has the potential to save lives. Although the U.S. is by far the greatest nation in the world, its diverse population makes it susceptible to such mayhem. Liberals and conservatives, alike, may differ on the causes and solutions of gun violence as they do on most issues, but they must remember, that first and fore most, all of them are Americans, and it behooves them to unite together in a com mon bond to fight such insidious criminal behavior that is tearing our nation apart.

BY MARTY ROCHESTER I wish to discuss competence. Do you share my view that it is becom ing harder and harder to find com petent students, competent workers and just plain competence in most walks of Competencelife? is becoming scarcer, whether this is due to the declining quality of our schools, where well-documented grade inflation is rampant in K-16 and schools spend as much time catering to social-emo tional learning and sermonizing about social justice as developing rigorous knowledge such as the three R’s; or the declining quality of families, in which fewer than twothirds of households with children have two married parents equipped to inculcate discipline; or the declin ing norms of society generally, where we now reward people less for performance than for having the right identity. Of course, there are exceptions. It is not difficult to observe compe tence as opposed to incompetence. Take, for example, the operation of competing fast-food franchises: Chick-fil-A vs. McDonalds, Popeyes or virtually any other fast-food chain.Ihave tried many different St. Louis locations of McDonalds, and they are equally incompetent. One never knows whether they will be open at the hours posted on the front door or website. Even if they are open and offer the full menu, you are likely to have a long wait despite few customers waiting in line and leave without a “thank you.” Burger King is even worse. In contrast, when I visit the Chickfil-A in Brentwood, invariably I find first-class service, whether for indoor dining or carry-out. Typically, there are huge lines of cars waiting to give their orders, which are promptly and courteously filled. Due to lots of well-trained staff, the whole operation is a model of efficiency. Ask anyone who has ever gone there.

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Spark of Judaism flickers near Pettus Bridge in Selma

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J. Martin AmericanontheofitusPoliticalTeachingCurators’Rochester,DistinguishedProfessorofScienceEmerattheUniversityMissouri-St.Louis,isauthorof10booksinternationalandpolitics. other of the or not

I’m part of a teen social justice group called Cultural Leadership, through which we learn about oppression through the lens of the Jewish and Black experi ences. Earlier this summer, we traveled through the country, mainly in the South, and found ourselves in Selma, Ala. The following describes my experience at a synagogue in the city, and the idea that within the great body of Alabama, a Jewish heart beats. A speck of Judaism remains in the South … and it needs help. I step into the speck. A loose plank on the ground catches my foot, and I abrupt ly stumble inside. The air is stale, and the lights are dim. Wearily, I sink into a fold ing chair; everything hurts, my stubbed toe throbs, and the heat is blistering. But no physical pain comes close to the ache in my heart and an unshakeable feeling of loss. Across the walls, dedica tions to members read, “In memory of …” Will this synagogue share in this fate? Be a dedication on a wall? Built in 1899, Mishkan Israel is the only synagogue in Selma. In its prime the congregation consisted of around 400 people. However, membership has fallen greatly since and now has only three local congregants. Hanna Berger, one of these members, says that every one else has left or passed away. Understand, these congregants are now the only Jewish people living in the entireSelmacity.has a population of about 18,000 people. Unfortunately, the city struggles with economic hardship, with roughly 36% of the population living in poverty. But there is also much to admire about this city. Not only is it notable for its land mark history in the civil rights move ment, but it also boasts modern achieve ments, including the reuse and renova tion of older infrastructure and the expansion of the National Park Service’s Voting Rights Interpretive Center.

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Eric Mink is a freelance writer and editor and teaches film studies at Web ster University. He is a former columnist for the himNewthePost-DispatchSt. LouisandDailyNewsinYork.Contactatericmink1@gmail.com.

Journalist, historian connected by the Brooklyn Bridge David McCullough in 2019, near the cedar shed he built in the backyard of his home in West Tisbury, Mass., on Martha’s Vineyard, where he did much of his writing.

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I met David McCullough for the first time in 1983. Over breakfast. In Phoenix. As the television critic for the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, I was in Phoenix in June that year with several dozen of my coun terparts from other papers across the country covering the semiannual ritual of previews and interviews tied to the com ing TV season. The author-historian was in Phoenix for a PBS presentation about “Smithsonian World,” a nonfiction series scheduled to launch early in 1984. He had signed on as the series host and narrator and participated in a breakfast press conference and ques tion-and-answer period with the journalists. When I heard earlier this month of McCullough’s death at his home in Hingham, Mass., I was deeply saddened. By all accounts and my own experience, he was an exceptionally decent human being. He also was a brilliant communica tor in multiple media with an extraordi nary facility for conveying information, inspiration, enlightenment, stories that affirmed our species’ capacity for honor able accomplishments and other stories that confirmed us at our inglorious worst. I naturally flashed back to our first meeting in Phoenix. I thought about the extended period of years that I’d followed and written for newspapers in St. Louis and then New York about his fine work on television and how he and I had periodical ly connected in that context. And I remem bered a couple of other opportunities I had had to spend some time with him. McCullough was a month shy of 50 years old when we met in 1983 and already was widely regarded as a master storyteller of history. He had earned much of that distinction from an early string of remarkable books: “The Johnstown Flood” in 1968; “The Great Bridge” (Brooklyn Bridge) in 1972; “The Path Between the Seas” (Panama Canal) in 1977; and “Mornings on Horseback” (young Theodore Roosevelt) in 1981. The latter two works won presti gious National Book Awards. By the time we got to Phoenix, McCullough had started working on “Truman.” It took him nine years to finish. It won the Pulitzer Prize for biography. Meanwhile, McCullough’s television work was developing on a parallel track, beginning with his multiyear collaboration with a young first-time filmmaker named KenBurns’Burns. first documentary and McCullough’s first project with him was “Brooklyn Bridge,” for which McCullough’s “The Great Bridge” was a key source. The Burns film premiered on PBS in 1981 to great acclaim; McCullough narrated it with a rare combination of factual authority and emotional authenticity. After McCullough’s breakfast session with journalists in Phoenix broke up, I decided to approach him. I introduced myself and asked whether I could tell him about one way his work already had affected my life. He readily agreed. I began by confessing that I had not yet read “The Great Bridge.” I had read, how ever, the lengthy cover story he wrote for the Sunday New York Times Magazine of March 27, 1983. It was titled “The Great Bridge and the American Imagination.”

By then, I told him, I already was in love with the Brooklyn Bridge. I had walked across its magnificent pedestrian boardwalk from Manhattan to Brooklyn and back on several occasions and been thoroughly seduced by the bridge’s soaring beauty. But his Times piece had astonished me, I said, with its stories of the people who were closely involved in designing and building the bridge despite human and technological complexities that took both heroism and tragedy to overcome. He had helped me understand that the completion of the Brooklyn Bridge was itself miracu lous, and its design and construction so finely executed that it still was standing — and still working — 100 years later. I told McCullough that reading his piece in March had so moved me that I hastily (and uncharacteristically) arranged time away from work and home for a solo trip from St. Louis to New York for the official celebration of the Brooklyn Bridge’s cen tennial in May. And so it was that on the night of May 24, 1983, 100 years to the day after the bridge opened to the public, I sat with 2.1 million of my closest friends in the middle of New York City’s closed FDR Drive with an unimpeded view of the gorgeous “Brooklyn Bridge” and a breathtaking fire

Paul Schoomer (center), is shown at his University City bookstore, Paul’s Books, with Tsila and Howard Schwartz in 1983 at a book event for Howard Schwartz’s book ‘Elijah’s Violin and Other Jewish Fairy Tales.’ Schoomer died Aug. 13. JEWISH LIGHT FILE

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Paul Schoomer: An Appreciation

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Last Thursday I attended the funeral and celebration of the life of Paul Ernest Schoomer, one of my closest friends from the age of 14. We were neighbors on Amherst Avenue, close enough to walk or ride our bikes to Hanley Junior High, and later to Washington U., where we took many of the same courses including English composition, history and political science. We built and shared a voluminous stamp collection. Paul and I also shared a love of science fiction and set up a sci-fi book club which Paul named Impossible Incorporated. Once a month we gathered in Paul’s base ment boy cave to dis cuss the latest works of Isaac Asimov, Ray Bradbury, Robert Heinlein, and Philip K. Dick, among others. Our mutual favorite was a novel called “Bring the Jubilee,” by Ward Moore, which described what would have happened if the South had won the Civil War. Paul’s love of books blossomed during his proprietorship of Paul’s Books in the Delmar Loop. Both Rabbi Susan Talve of Central Reform Congregation, who officiated at Paul’s funeral, and Rabbi Jeffrey Stiffman Emeritus of Congregation Shaare Emeth, praised the large Judaica selection at Paul’s. Like Rabbi Stiffman, I would go to Paul’s to get one book and leave with 10. My wife Barb begged Paul not to show me so many books because we ran out of shelf and floorOnespace.ofPaul’s favorite books was a biog raphy of Abraham Lincoln by Carl Sandburg, which contained prints of every known photo of The Great Emancipator. When my Dad died, Paul knew just what to say to me when I came back to school: “Remember, Bobby, it is for us the living to bePauldedicated.”andhis wife, Suzanne, always knew the right thing to say—in good times andI’msad.grateful for my long friendship with PaulWeSchoomer.hadavery long and good run.

When a person is 14 years old, death is a certainty, but it is kept at a safe distance. But when one is 80-plus, nearly every day a family member or friend passes away, which reminds us of our mortality and of the importance of appreciating life, health and as a popular song says, to “shower the people you love with love.” I am a proud graduate of the University City High School Class of 1957 — large at 407 — and very close knit, with many of us good friends since kindergarten. Almost every day now, I receive an email, text or phone call with a subject line “sad news” informing me that yet another one or two U. City classmates has been taken from our midst, as our rabbis say, before we recite the Mourners’ Kaddish.

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Top: Andrew Giesel man in his U. City High School Yearbook Roseannphoto. Weiss (at left) and Mark Goldstein (below) have Jewish sounding names, but are not Jewish . AT LEFT AND BELOW: BILL MOTCHAN

One sobering aspect of having a Jewish-sounding last name, Weiss said, was experiencing antisemitism. “Being mistaken for a Jewish person means you also can feel the prejudice that is geared toward Jewish people by others,” she said. “I’ll never forget the first time it hap pened to me. I was talking to a landlord about leasing an apartment and all of a sudden, he turned to me and said, ‘Are you a Jew, girl?’ with so much hate in his voice that it stunned me. So there’s another side that actually has cre ated an empathy and an understanding of what Jewish people go through that if I didn’t have this name I wouldn’t be aware of.”

Having a Jewish sounding last name generated a much more congenial reaction for Goldstein when he was pay ing for lunch at Protzel’s deli in Clayton. An employee saw his name on his credit card and asked where he attended synagogue. The slightly complicated answer is Sacred Heart Church in Florissant, which Goldstein’s son and daughter attended.

BY BILL MOTCHAN SPECIAL TO THE JEWISH LIGHT Roseann Weiss is a shiksa. Mark Goldstein attends Catholic Mass. Joel Landsbaum is not a landsman. These St. Louisans have Jewish-sounding names, but none of them is Jewish. It’s not an unusual phenomenon. Among St. Louis Cardinals players of the recent past, consider pitcher Trevor Rosenthal and shortstop David Eckstein. Neither is Jewish. Same for Mizzou football head coach Eli Drinkwitz.Norman Jewison, the director of the movie “Fiddler on the Roof,” is not Jewish. Walter Sobchak, John Goodman’s character in “The Big Lebowski,” is not Jewish, but that doesn’t stop him from avoiding machin ery, work and bowling on Shabbat. Saul Goodman, the fictional lead charac ter in “Better Call Saul” and Walter White’s lawyer in “Breaking Bad,” is not Jewish, either, although Saul’s alter ego, Jimmy McGill, thought a Jewish-sounding name would help his reinvention from corporate lawyer to personal injury lawyer and, later, criminal lawyer. Bob Odenkirk, the actor who plays Jimmy/Saul, also isn’t Jewish — but his wife is Jewish and their kids were raised Jewish. But back to our St. Louis friends whose surnames might lead an unsuspecting acquaintance to assume they were Jewish. Mark Goldstein experiences it regularly. He owns a print shop in Florissant and the popular Prohibition-era tavern Henke’s in the Old Town neighborhood. Goldstein said when he and his wife registered their kids for Catholic school and provided their last name, the administration folks wondered whether the family acci dentally wandered into the wrong facility.

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Roseann Weiss’ Jewish friends were in a bit of denial when they learned she grew up Catholic. “I love it,” Weiss said. “The funny thing is some of my Jewish friends are like, ‘Oh, Roseann, I just don’t believe you’re not Jewish.’ ” She certainly doesn’t seem non-Jewish. “The other day,” Weiss said, “it was so hot, I said, ‘Oh, I’m schvitzing,’ and I thought, ‘Where did I get that?’ ” Weiss works with artists and not-for-profit art organiza tions. She grew up in south St. Louis and was adopted. Out of curiosity, she took a DNA test a few years ago to find out if she really did have any Jewish ancestry. “It turns out that I am 1% Levant,” she said. “I’m mostly Sicilian and Irish, but there’s that 1% Levant, which is from the Middle East. I immediately called my Jewish friends. When I told them about that small percentage of a possibility of having Jewish DNA, they bought me a mezuzah, which I thought was the sweetest thing ever.”

Mary Shapiro, a longtime University City resident, is as Catholic as rosary beads and a fish fry. She grew up in Webster Groves, walked to elementary school at Holy Redeemer, then the Catholic prep school Nerinx Hall. “I definitely have been asked about whether I was Jewish because of my last name,” she said. “I also remem ber Stan, the guy who ran U. City Foods forever. He used to think it was so funny that he had two regular custom ers, one being the Catholic Mary Shapiro and another lady whose last name was Kelly. She was Jewish.”

“Every time when our kids started Catholic school, we had to explain our name to the administration,” he said. “I always get mail from Jewish organizations with requests for donations, too. “Here’s another perfect example: In my printing busi ness, I had a customer with a new buyer that came in named Judi Silver, and she was excited to meet me. She told me she expected a Jewish guy and then I walked in theSilver,door!”who is Jewish, remembers when Goldstein called on her, and “figured the guy is probably Jewish, too. He’s a very open kind of guy, easy to talk to and we started talking. It came up, and he told me the whole story.” The whole story is that Goldstein’s paternal grandpar ents were Jewish. His father, who grew up in Coney Island, N.J., converted when he married Mark’s Irish Catholic mother. Mark’s seven brothers are all Catholic, as are their 62 nephews and nieces. One aspect of Goldstein’s personality has a distinctly Jewish essence: giving back to the community and help ing others. He’s proud of the charitable side of his Henke’s Tavern business known as Henke’s Helps. It regularly assists local Florissant causes. Landsbaum is the technology and activity coordinator at Mirowitz Center. He’s been asked whether he’s Jewish on occasion and he said his circle of friends, many of whom are Jewish, may assume he is, too. “It’s happened before where a co-worker might ask if I’m Jewish,” he said. In the late 1960s, University City schools had a signifi cant Jewish enrollment. One of those students was Andrew Gieselman. Although he is not Jewish, Gieselman’s last name made it relatively simple for him to “pass as a member of the tribe,” he said. “When I was in high school, it came in handy a few times.” The parents of some of his school friends preferred they hang around only with other Jewish kids, but “it didn’t hurt that my last name was somewhat ambiguous.”

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As to the progression to the next phase, Fleisher says that it is traditional to walk around the block at the conclusion of the shiva, a physical act of separating from the shiva home and re-entering the world. As mourners encounter people who don’t know they’ve had a loss, it signifies the next step in the process of moving forward. All of this information was wonderful and affirmed my belief in our beautiful ancient traditions, but it didn’t exactly answer my lingering brass-tacks questions. When I use my best lawyer skills to try to redirect, Fleisher reminds me (in different words) that the question has been asked and answered. When you keep in mind that the whole process is designed for the mourners, it answers a lot of the ques tions. Stick to comfort, respond with love and let that be your guide. Should I walk in? Yes, it is one less bur den for the mourners getting the door. Should I eat? After you offer a plate to the mourners, and only if there is some left over, you might eat so that they are not drowning in food. Use this principle to guide more import ant matters as well. What should I say? Focus on the person who died, stay on point. Kriger Bogard suggests saying, “I am so sorry for your loss. (Name of the dece dent) was such a special person, and I know they will be missed.”

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Rabbi Karen Kriger Bogard, also of CRC, herself a recent mourner, wrote: “The traditional Jewish mourning prac tices line up eerily with the Five Stages of Grief by (Elizabeth) Kubler-Ross. From shiva to the first 30 days to the first year, it seems to really understand and tap into the support bereaved persons, families and households are experiencing.”

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As a child, everything I knew about shiva came from “The Facts of Life” (“TFOL” for those in the know). In case your recall for 1980s television shows is not as ridiculous as mine, I will set the scene: Natalie Green’s father has unex pectedly passed away, and the rest of the girls ponder how to help. After a commer cial break, they are in the shiva home. Mrs. Garrett has assumed the role of bala busta, directing people where to put noo dle puddings and hard-boiled eggs. Pragmatic Jo Polniaczek explains why there are no flowers, while vain Blair Warner is aghast that all the mirrors have been covered. As Natalie and family are in small chairs in the distance, innocent and kind Tootie Ramsey frets about what to say because she’s used all of her “good materi al” at the funeral. All of the characters, including the mourners, are uncomfortable. When I later learned about actual shiva traditions, it turned out that “TFOL” got it right. Still, you may be dubious about get ting religious education from a 40-year-old television show. So for the ultimate word in shiva customs, visit chabad.org or the aptly named shiva.com, where you can learn and even send a platter. Unfortunately, “TFOL” formal religious training and all the information on the internet still haven’t made it easier to navi gate the process as an adult. Despite having all the facts like Jo and all the domestic skills of Mrs. Garrett, I’m a nervous wreck like Tootie. I am even more confused by the variations in Judaic shiva practices. I rarely see covered mirrors or small chairs in my circles. Was Jo wrong after all? Then there are the sheer logistics. Do I knock on the door? Do I bring or send food? On a recent occasion, I was told to “bring a dish” (the thought of all those mismatched platters shocks my inner Mrs. Garrett). Most often, I offer to contribute finan cially to the shiva by sending money to the “shiva coordinator,” often a dear friend of the family who volunteers to order all the food and coordinate everything that is necessary. That varies wildly as well. In one case, I was limited to giving $20 but, in another, I was assessed an even share of the total Sometimesbill. it’s as easy as clicking on Venmo, while others ask for a check (real ly hard for anyone under the age of 50). I am often barely able to offer my condo lences to the family in a packed room, but when I recently found myself in a lengthy conversation with the widow, I grappled to find the right words. In my personal worst shiva mishap, I did not attend the shiva and caused lasting hurt in a friendship. In an effort to get it right from now on, I talked to the smartest people I know: rab bis, rebbetzins, the recently bereaved, peo ple from varied observance levels and ladies who seem to be really good at mak ing coffee. I initially wanted brass-tacks practical advice on whether I am supposed to fix myself a plate of food or show up for the shiva service (I’ll admit I like to skip thisThroughpart). the process of corresponding with these individuals and a particularly enlightening lunch with my friend and rabbi, Randy Fleisher of Central Reform Congregation, I gained a deeper under standing than I could have imagined. To explain the diversity in practice I have witnessed, Fleisher reminded me that while we have traditions and customs, there is no rulebook for feelings. Families are choosing what resonates with them when it feels like their whole world is fall ing apart. Fleisher advises families he is counseling not to view each custom as an obligation, but that certainly does not mean he’s dismissive of the traditions. In fact, Fleisher’s face lights up as he reminds me that Judaism provides an incredible framework for how to respond to death, dying and mourning. He goes on to recount a personal story of a shiva that was so meaningful that it, in part, encour aged him to become a rabbi. At the exact moment that there seems to be no logic in the universe for mourners, our Jewish tra ditions provide structure to keep them in a holy bubble, surrounded with supporters. Each and every stage of the shiva pro cess is designed to serve the mourn ers.

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Should I attend the shiva service and Kaddish? Not surprisingly, this one is a resounding yes from the rabbis and two rebbetzins I asked. It alleviates the mourn ers’ burden of worrying about gathering a minyan, and it is the essential task of shiva to remember the person who passed away. Karen Wetmore, who recently found her self in the unfortunate position of organiz ing shiva for two dear friends in a single week, added to this practical advice. She

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The majority of St. Louis area students are back at school. That routine brings a good amount of order back into families’ lives. While most kids don’t love mornings getting ready and evenings doing home work, structure is actually really helpful to them.School time means our kids have a whole lot more book learning crammed into their schedules versus the life learn ing they had during summer break. For those of us who haven’t been students in many (or very many) years, we’re still learning all the time. One big lesson I’ve learned as an adult is that when someone begins a sentence with “no offense,” it’s usually offensive. “Nothing personal” almost always means it’s going to be personal, like: “Nothing personal, but your deodorant didn’t do the job this morning.” Another gem is: “With writing and theater. My knowledge in these areas helped me realize some thing valuable not too long ago. “The Facts of Life,” “Living Single,” “Sex and the City,” and “The Golden Girls” are all the same TV show. Mind blowing. You’ve got four women with very distinct personality types portrayed almost to excess. Often, you have the smart one, the ditzy one, the funny one and the anxious one. Maybe they have the super hot one, the regular-hot one, the less-hot one and the nothot-at-all one, who is usually also the funny one. Sometimes, it’s the cynic, the glamour queen, the ingénue and the one who and a smidge of Blair all mixed in. You might be heavy on Sophia with a bit of Dorothy, a touch of Rose and a heaping helping of Blanche, you saucy little devil. We each are all of the characters com bined, but in different formulas. No matter the show, we all seem to identify the most with the one who seems to have it all together. That’s how Hollywood tricks us. Looking back (way back) on my time as an actual student (I’m talking back in the 1900s), I certainly have some highlights. One of the best things that ever hap pened to me in school was meeting my lifelong best friend Nancy. We met at the Lollipop Tree in Mrs. Kettler’s second grade class at Craig Elementary School. One of us said to the other, “Want to be best friends?” and that was it. Seven-yearolds are brilliant creatures. Besties ever since. We’ve had one fight in the past 45 years. It happened in sixth grade, lasted six months, and neither one of us has any idea what it was about. Nancy and I both have had additional best friends along the way. You can have more than just one. We have always been each other’s nucleus while having our own other groups of friends, too. This method of our friendship came about nat urally and is the key to our success. We’ve never been jealous of, or competitive with, each other’s friends. Our friendship is like an underwire bra: We provide each other tremendous support and stability even when separated. I’m going to buy one of those BFF neck laces with the charm that’s split into two, but I’m going to give Nancy both halves because she is so much better of a friend thanThatme.brings me to a terrific life lesson. Surround yourself with people who have qualities you admire, who bring you up, who like you as you are, who are not jeal ous but instead applaud you and the things that bring you joy. dismissed. 63105

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Frankel has so few credits that Wikipedia has a “bio blank” near his name. But a little digging discloses an interesting back ground, with some very sad details. Fabien’s father was actor MARK FRANKEL. He was killed in a motorcycle/ truck accident in 1996, at age 34. Mark Frankel was on the cusp of a really big career—he was being cast in star roles in British TV series. He also was a world class tennis player who won the Monto Carlo Open. He had a Jewish funeral. His father was an English Jew and his mother was an Indian Jew from Mumbai. Mark’s father was a Royal Air Force pilot. Mark and his brother, Joe, were also skilled pilots. Joe did stunt flying and was killed (in 1991) during an air show. Fabien Frankel was 2 years old when his father died, and his only sibling, a brother, was born posthumously. Their mother is French ad exec Caroline Besson. I simply don’t know more about her. vvv “Mack & Rita,” which opened in theaters earlier this month, has a very weird plot: Mack Martin, a woman, is a 30-year-old buttoned-up homebody. She reluctantly goes to Palm Springs with her best friend. In Palm Springs, Mack is “magically” transformed into Aunt Rita (Diane Keaton), a 70-year-old version of herself. At 70, Rita feels free of conventional norms and says and does what she wants. Her candid talk turns her into a social media sensation. SIMON REX, 47, has a large supporting role. This film marks the second step in Rex’s amazing career comeback. In 2000, he was a top model and the co-star of the TV series “Jack & Jill.” His career had faded away to nothing when the director/ writer of the film “Red Rocket” contacted him in 2020 and asked him to play the lead in his film—about a washed-up porn star. “Red Rocket” won a major award at the 2021 Cannes Film Festival and Rex got great reviews for his performance (see “Rocket” on pay-per-view services). He has big roles in two more “mainstream” films, which will open this year or next. vvv “A League of Their Own,” a 1992 film, got great reviews and was a huge hit. It is a comedy/drama about a (real) pro, all-fe male baseball league that was founded during World War II. In 2017, ABBI JACOBSON, 38, began pitching the idea that a re-boot of the film as a TV series would work. In 2020, Amazon greenlight ed an eight-episode first season. “League of Their Own,” the TV series, began streaming on Friday, Aug. 12. Jacobson stars in it and co-wrote the pilot episode. Jacobson was the co-creator and co-star of “Broad City,” the hit Comedy Central series. She has a leading role in the “League” series as Carson Shaw, a top pitcher. The recur ring cast includes MOLLY EPHRAIM, 36 (“Last Man Standing” on ABC), as Maybelle Fox, a player, The TV series differs from the film in several respects. The movie centered on a male team coach. The series will focus on the players, not the coaches. Also, unlike the film, the series pays attention to the lives of lesbian and black female players.

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Wetmore advises bringing plastic con tainers in which to store leftovers at the shiva house. Make sure you have help with the cleanup and storage. She adds that everyone is mourning a loss of some one special in their lives, even the worker bees, so divide up responsibilities so no one person is doing everything. My friend Renee offered this advice: “When you are in charge of collecting money and people call afterward, every one should be able to contribute even if they join after the tray has been sent. We make a donation (to the family’s charity of choice) after all expenses have been paid.”

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“The House of Dragon,” a 10-episode prequel to the mega-hit series “Game of Thrones” (“GOT”), began streaming (HBO) on Sunday, Aug. 21. It is set 200 years before the events in GOT. As the series opens, the Seven Kingdoms (on the continent of Westeros) are ruled by Viserys, a popular king. He is the fifth member of the Targaryen family to rule the Seven Kingdoms. The Targayren con quest of Westros, and their subsequent rule, was made possible by the Targaryens’ fire-breathing dragons. The dragons have a “mystical” tie to the family. The pilot episode was directed by MIGUEL SAPOCHNIK, 48. He was born in the United Kingdom, the son of Argentine Jewish parents. Sapochnik was the “go-to” director for the most spectacu lar GOT battle episodes. As with GOT, most of the cast is British. The recurring cast includes DAVID HOROVITCH, 76, as Grand Maester Mellos, a trusted advisor to Viserys. GOT fans know that a “Maester” is a scholar and/or scientist on the King’s payroll. Horovitch is a busy British character actor. He’s the son of a Jewish father and a non-Jewish mother and was raised with out religion. However, he has played sever al Jewish roles and through them, he says, he’s learned something about Judaism.

The same goes for your attendance. If you think you should “maybe” go to the shiva, you should just go. You do not have to go more than once unless you are so essen tial that they will need to see you often. You do not contribute or bring anything but comfort and a possible hug. Even though it is about the mourners, they would certainly never expect you to be financially burdened by supporting them. If you do want to contribute but are unsure of the financial commitment, it is OK to tell organizers how much you would like to contribute and ask if it is best to give to their group effort or go it alone. My friend Rachel says gift cards to restaurants were helpful in the difficult weeks that followed the shiva after her father passed away, while my friend Betsy said that it was particularly mean ingful when a friend just showed up with a meal that could go in the freezer if she didn’t need it. Kriger Bogard adds that her mother’s friends picked up her kids and took them to the park, which was particularly helpful as she mourned her grandmother. Another form of comfort may be offering to spend a day with the mourners later as they go through things or clean out the house. At the end of the day, here is the sim ple fact of life that “TFOL” left out. We will all eventually be the decedent, the mourners and those trying to offer sup port. Our religion recognizes this and has designed a beautiful process to assist in the healing. We can all do our part by helping form that holy bubble that Rabbi Fleisher mentioned. Each set of mourners may require some thing slightly different. There are no uni versal right answers (except maybe the Venmo thing, about which I am certain). When you keep the mourners in mind, you will certainly do the right thing.

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For those who are not the organizer, but are considering contributing anyway, Renee advises, “If you are thinking, should I go in on the tray? Am I close enough friends? Then the answer is yes.”

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David said he periodically would take typed pages of early versions of book sec tions into the house and hand about half the pages to Rosalee. Then they’d trade off reading passages aloud to each other to get a feeling for the work’s sense and sound. David often referred to Rosalee as hisWeeditor-in-chief.thankedthem many, many times and departed. It feels appropriate to end this remem brance with a biographical note: David and Rosalee met as teenagers in 1951, married in 1954 and remained life partners for the next 68 years. Rosalee died this year on June 9 at the age of 89 at their home on Martha’s Vineyard. David died 59 days later on Aug. 7 at their home in Hingham, just south of Boston. He, too, was 89 years old.

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Page 18A August 24, 2022 STL JEWISH LIGHT stljewishlight.orgFEATURES works display in circumstances like none I’d ever before experienced. I thanked McCullough for indirectly planting the idea for that trip in my head and heart. He was very pleased, thanked me back, and we exchanged numbers and addresses. He said he hoped we would stay in touch, which we did from time to time. The time I remember most fondly came several years later on a summer vacation to Martha’s Vineyard, Mass. McCullough and his wife, Rosalee, had a home there in West Tisbury. I called McCullough a month or so ahead of time and said I’d be coming to the Vineyard with my then-spouse, Claudia (now former spouse and good friend). I asked him if we might get together. He was encouraging about the possibility and asked me to send him the dates of our trip. We should call when we arrived, he said, to see where things stood. We got to the island some weeks later and called the McCulloughs the next day. David invited us over for a visit and men tioned a possible day and time. We happily agreed.Andso it was that Claudia and I visited with David and Rosalee for a few hours one afternoon at their home on Music Street. They were warm, gracious, at ease, funny, smart and unpretentious. You’d have thought we’d been neighbors for years. The hours passed too quickly, and we reluctantly said we needed to return to the nearby inn where we were staying. But David had saved a special treat for us. He took us out to the backyard where we saw a tidy but tiny cedar shingle shed, maybe 8 feet by 10 feet. He opened the door and led usDavidinside.built it himself with lots of win dows for natural light and cross-ventila tion but no running water and no phone line. Crammed with bookshelves, tables, a couple of desks and a vintage desk lamp, the space was clearly made for thinking, researching, writing with a pen on pads of paper and typing on a used Royal manual typewriter. He credited it as the instru ment with which he had written all his books to date.

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on Sundays, Chick-fil-A is among the lead ing revenue-generators in the fast-food sec tor. I am convinced this is not due necessar ily to their food being better. I prefer a Big Mac to CFA’s assorted chicken sandwiches. No, I think the explanation lies in the supe rior service one offers over the other, which is keenly noticed and appreciated, even to the point of customers being willing to pull up to, at first glance, deep triple lanes of cars in the drive-thru lot. It is refreshing that competence seems to pay off. Chick-fil-A for the past several years has claimed the No. 1 spot among fast-food chains on the American Customer Satisfaction Index’s annual restaurant survey. People are capable of noticing competence. One wonders why more employers do not aim for greater competence. The excuse usually given these days in the food industry and other sectors is related to the pandemic and other issues, that it is hard to find any help, much less good help. Somehow this has not stopped Chick-fil-A. One can find other examples of compe tence at work. But one hears few calls today for greater competence. Instead, the most competent — the most successful based on brainpower and effort — are often resented and singled out for punish ment. Did someone say Elon Musk? Competence is not the only value we should be promoting. But surely it deserves more attention than we are giv ing it today. I recall many years ago, when I was campaigning against the nationwide dumbing down of education, and a pro gressive educator in the Clayton School District told me her goal was “mass excel lence,” I had to remind her that such a phrase was an oxymoron insofar as not everyone can achieve true excellence. At best, we can and should aim for “mass competence.” That in itself is a real challenge, but one well worth pursuing. We have a long way to go.

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3) I will state no opinion on the Roe deci sion. However, the Mississippi law that out lawed abortion at 15 weeks was perfectly consistent with the Roe vs. Wade decision. Roe vs. Wade did not allow all abortions at every stage of pregnancy. It carefully broke pregnancy into three stages. During the first third of the pregnancy, when the fetus could not possibly live outside the mother’s body, the woman’s right to decide what to do with her body took priority. After the first stage (13 weeks to 26 weeks) it was considered a complex balance between the rights of the pregnant woman and the rights of the fetus. It did not guaran tee a right to abortion after 15 weeks. During the third stage (26 weeks to term), the fetus’ rights were considered by Roe to always overrule the pregnant wom an’s rights. So the Supreme Court did not have to overturn Roe vs. Wade, as Justice John Roberts argued, in order to uphold the Mississippi law. Now that Roe vs. Wade has been over turned (although it did not have to be), states can disallow abortion at any stage, but even these states all will allow for abor tion to save the health or life of the mother. The Supreme Court did not abrogate abor tion. It just turned it over to the individual states to make their own laws. So at least half of the states will allow abortion for any reason, just like they always did.

1) While it is true that many IVF clinics overstimulate the patient to produce huge numbers of eggs and huge numbers of embryos, this is a very poor practice that needs to be curtailed anyway. Doctors who are more sophisticated in under standing how the ovary truly works will use mini-IVF stimulation. That way the patient has a safer and more pleasant IVF experience, and the baby rate per egg is 4 to 5 times higher. So, you get better results with fewer eggs. Minimal stimulation (if encouraged by the Dobbs decision) will actually improve IVF results, as well as minimize the number of unwanted extra frozen embryos that patients might other wise want destroyed.

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5) What about the status of extra frozen embryos in IVF centers?

2) The states that have anti-abortion laws will allow abortion if the mother’s health or life is at stake, like with ectopic pregnancies or eclampsia. So that couple who was using a surrogate in Ohio still could have used that surrogate in Ohio and did not have to look for a surrogate in Canada.

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The reversal of Roe vs. Wade will not affect IVF treatment either for Jews or for non-Jews. Despite the journalistic hysteria resulting from this controversial Supreme Court decision, it is completely wrong to scare the infertility public into thinking that their ability to have babies via IVF will be in any way impeded. Let me explain point by point:

First, there should not be very many extra “leftover” frozen embryos if the prop er minimal stimulation protocols are used. Secondly, Roe does not at all affect under any new legislation by any state the frozen sperm and eggs, which can be destroyed with no legal implications. For embryos, they do not have to be destroyed even if the couple does not want them. They can either be given up for adoption, or just held indef initely as many couples decide years later that they want more children and consider it a benefit to have extra embryos frozen from when they had younger eggs. Finally, the patients are the ones who own the embryos. The IVF center is just a custodian and has to do what the patient requests. So the patient who wishes to destroy his/her embryos can simply direct the IVF center to send them to another institution in another state. That is the law. The patient owns the embryos, and they can have them sent anywhere. That is how we always handle patient requests to destroy their embryos. We have no choice but to follow their instructions to send them elsewhere where embryos could be destroyed if the patients so request.

The couple relocated from another community. “We liked the location. More urban. More modern. Phenomenal staff and the new amenities are state-of-the art. Everything here is truly top-notch.”

Dr. Sherman J. Silber is director of the Infertility Center of St. Louis at St. Luke’s Hospital.

Dr. Silber’s commentary is in response to the July 27 article, “Groups launched to help Jewish couples with IVF face an uncertain landscape after Roe reversal.” He notes his commentary only applies to whether the overturn of Roe vs. Wade affects IVF and is not intended to make any statement on any other aspect of women’s reproductive rights.

6) What about the incorrect implication from the article that overturning Roe will be a problem for Orthodox Jews? Orthodox Jews will always trans fer to the wife every single embryo, even if it means having 20 children. There is never a request from an Orthodox Jew to destroy an embryo. Also, there is no Jewish law injunction forbid ding embryo adoption. According to Talmudic tradition, the soul does not enter the embryo until six weeks of fetal life. So Orthodox Jewish law would have no problem with whatever is done with the early embryo, including adoption. We have been practicing right-to-life IVF from the inception of our center in the late ’70s because we found that it did not bother pro-choice couples for reasons described above, and it was a relief to right-to-life cou ples. As President Barack Obama said, “the abortion issue divides us.” He also said that nei ther he nor any pro-choice per son in their right mind would like abortion. Roe vs. Wade was not meant to legalize all abortion. It was an attempt to make a compromise between two very strongly held opposing viewpoints. I take no political view on this but respect the issue as a potential divider. Nonetheless we have practiced IVF from the right-to-life view for over 40 years, and it has had no impediment on patients who were pro-choice or right-tolife. The legally sketchy Roe decision, and the equally sketchy Dobbs decision, should have no effect on IVF and infertile women wishing to have children with IVF.

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HARRIETTE SUE BERGER, of Scottsdale, AZ, passed away on August 21, 2022. She was predeceased by her loving husband Alan Berger, her brother Stanley Ofstein, her sister Delores Rubenstein, and her parents Joseph Ofstein and Rose (Reiss) Ofstein. She leaves behind her daughters Rachel (Muth) and Shelly (Nyqvist) and her grandchildren Jamie Nyqvist, AJ Muth and Annalee Muth. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Banner Alzheimer’s Foundation at Bannerhealthfoundation.org.

DELORES OSER, 82, passed away after a short illness on August 2, 2022. Delores was born in St. Louis, Missouri on March 13,1940, and moved to Memphis, TN after she married in 1967. She was active in Baron Hirsch Congregation. She was loved by her family and many close friends. Delores was preceded in death by her parents, Morris and Molly Goldfader and her son Marshall Oser. She is survived by her husband, Roland Oser; daughter, Lainie Oser; brother, Stanley Goldfader (Rhonnie); and her two grandsons Hayden and Zachary. She was laid to rest at Baron Hirsch Cemetery on August 3. Donations may be made to Baron Hirsch Congregation or to the charity of the donor’s choice.

BONNIE MARGOLIS, August 14, 2022 Bonnie Margolis passed away in her home in Columbia, Missouri on August 14, 2022. Born in Lorain, Ohio, Bonnie attended Interlochen Arts Academy and the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. After spending several years in Okinawa, Japan, teaching English while her husband James Shapero served in a military hospital, she pursued her studies of American History and Women’s History after moving to Columbia, Missouri. Bonnie was a passionate and patient history teacher at a number of institutions in Columbia. Unwavering in her pursuit of justice and compassion, Bonnie dedicated much of her time and energy to advocacy, including The Shelter and True North, services for women and families affected by domestic and sexual violence. Forever curious and creative, Bonnie loved to travel and explore new cultures and bring them into her life, through food, decor, and her paintings. An ardent reader and a skilled musician, Bonnie played flute, piano, and cello. A thoughtful and faithful friend, Bonnie surrounded herself with remarkable and loving people throughout her life. She is survived by her daughter Annie, her son Andrew, her daughter-in-law Madalyn, her brothers Kenneth and Lewis, her sister Carol, and her adoring nieces and nephews. A graveside service was held Tuesday, August 16, 2022 at B’nai Amoona Cemetery, 930 North and South Road in St. Louis. Please visit bergermemorialchapel.com for Live Stream details.Inlieu of flowers, donations in Bonnie’s name may be made to the Interlochen Center for the Arts, 4000 J Maddy Parkway, Interlochen, MI 49643; True North of Columbia, PO Box 1367 Columbia, MO 65205; or the Rabbi Carnie Rose Discretionary Fund at Congregation B’nai Amoona, 324 S. Mason Road, St. Louis, MO 63141.Berger Memorial Service

LOIS B PLATT, August 5, 2022 Lois Platt passed away at the age of 89 in St. Louis, MO, on August 5, 2022. Lois was preceded in death by her loving husband of 68 years, Marvin Platt. Lois will be missed by all, but especially her children, Stuart (Kim) Platt, Margo (Brian) Begley, Nina (Mark) Vogel, Sam (Janet Levin), nine grandchildren, and seven greatgrandchildren.Loiswashappiest when she was spending time with her family, whether it was large family vacations at her home in South Carolina, or creating family meals together. Lois was an immensely talented artist, and every project she undertook, was completed with her eye for perfection. She loved to draw, paint, sculpt, garden, cook, sew, play the violin, quilt, knit, play racquetball, tap dance and help others to learn these skills. She loved to restore old things and had a flair for what she saw as the theater of life. Lois’ funeral was held at Beth Hamedrosh Hagodol Cemetery in Ladue, on Wednesday August 17, 2022. Donations can be made in Lois’ memory to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation, The Alzheimer’s Association, or the charity of your choice.Please visit bergermemorialchapel.com for more information.

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EUNICE EVELYN BAILIS, August 15, 2022 Beloved wife of the late Seymour “Sy” Bailis; dear mother and mother-in-law of Karen Saef (Jerold), David Bailis (Lea), Julie Tenenbaum and Leslie Gitel (Scott); dear grandmother of 12 wonderful grandchildren – Joshua, Benjamin, Rachel, Rebecca, Jessica, Laura, Peter, Emily, Daniel, Aaron, Adam and Alec; dear greatgrandmother; dear sister and sister-in-law of Eldon Weinhaus (Marcia); dear sister-in-law of the late Ruth Potel (the late Saul); our dear aunt, cousin and friend to many. A graveside service was held Thursday, August 18th at Chesed Shel Emeth Cemetery, 650 White Road. Memorial contributions preferred to the charity of your choice. Please visit bergermemorialchapel.com for more information.

PHYLLIS CHAZEN “COOKIE” KALMES, August 9, 2022Beloved wife of the late Martin J. Kalmes; dear daughter of the late Manuel and the late Mary Chazen; dear sister of the late Carol Chazen Friedman and sister-in-law of Janet and the late Jerry Schneider; dear aunt of Laura Kreder (Rich); dear great-aunt of Kayla and Josh Kreder; Devoted friend and family of Mary and Bill Alexander and their children Jarrett, Joseph and Carly. A funeral service was held August 14 at Berger Memorial Chapel, 9430 Olive Blvd 63132. The service was livestreamed at www. bergermemorialchapel.com. Interment followed at the B’nai Amoona Cemetery in University City, MO. Memorial contributions preferred to Stray Rescue, The Small Animal Hospital at the MU Veterinary Health Center and Open Door Animal Sanctuary.BergerMemorial Service

EUGENE ‘GENE’ LESTER COOPER, son of the late Isadore and Fannie Cooper, devoted husband to the late Geraldine ‘Geri’ Cooper, brother to the late Evelyn Henner and cherished companion to many, died peacefully in Sun City, Arizona on August 16, 2022 at age 91 with his daughter Debbie by his side. Gene is survived by his beloved daughters Miriam, Debbie (Brian), Leah (Hassan), granddaughters Naomi and Joelle, and grandson Levi. Gene was predeceased by his wife Geri and his youngest daughter, Rachel.Gene was born on February 23, 1931 and grew up in St. Louis, Missouri. After Soldan High School, he attended degreeearningmanyUniversity,Washingtonwinningscholarships,andhisPharmacyattheSt.LouisCollege of Pharmacy. He served in the US Army during the Korean War as a pharmacist stationed in Germany. He met Geri, the love of his life, in 1960 and was married in December 1961. He soon became a father to four daughters whom he deeply cherished. Gene and Geri resided in St. Louis until 2002 when they moved to Arizona for their retirement years making many new friends. Gene owned pharmacies throughout St. Louis County and helped many customers with his pharmaceutical knowledge and kind manner. He served as the president of the St. Louis B’nai Brith chapter. Gene passed on his love of travel, interest in learning, and incredible work ethic to his daughters. He enjoyed socializing, watching classic movies, playing golf, engaging in committees at the synagogue and condo association, and playing all manner of games including poker, pinochle, and Mexican train. He was a lifelong St. Louis Cardinals baseball fan. A funeral service was held at Sunland Cemetery in Sun City, Arizona on Friday, August 19. Contributions can be made to Beth Emeth Synagogue or a charity of one’s choice.

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MINDA LEE KEYSER was an amazing daughter, aunt, great aunt, cousin, and friend to many. She left our world unexpectedly on August 15, 2022 at the age of 75 in her hometown of St. Louis, Missouri with loved ones by her side. She was born to loving parents, Louis and Viola Keyser in 1946. Mindy had a rich life with a passionate love affair for gardening, birds, photography and her cats. Nothing took precedence over her loving nieces and family.Mindy had a wildly successful career spanning the glamorous advertising world to teaching children art. Her eye and passion for color is what makes our world beautiful. Mindy was also a devoted donor and volunteer at the Missouri Botanical Gardens and Wild Bird Rehabilitation.Mindyissurvived by her niece Jill Erickson of Chicago, IL and cherished great nieces Amanda Haverstick (Dan) of St. Louis, MO, Morgan Weir of St. Louis, MO, Allie Erickson of Chicago, IL, Elizabeth Weir of St. Louis, MO and Great-Great Nephews Landyn and Miles. Mindy was adored and will never be forgotten. A visitation and Memorial Service were held Wednesday, August 17th at Berger Memorial Chapel (9430 Olive Blvd., St. Louis), followed by interment at Bnai Amoona Cemetery (930 North and South Rd, St. Louis, MO). Remembrances may be made to the Missouri Botanical Garden.

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STANLEY P. RICH, August 5, 2022 Dear son of the late Sonya and the late Sumner Rich; dear brother of Robert Rich (Adrienne); dear uncle of Ryan Rich (Alice) and Danielle Rich; dear great-uncle of Eve and Sam Rich; dear cousin of Sue Slater and Debbie Corman.Stanworked for the government for more than 40 years. He also was very active in cat rescue and adoption. A memorial service was held on Wednesday, August 17 at BERGER MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 9430 Olive Boulevard. Memorial contributions preferred to the Dent County Animal Welfare Society, 5358 S. Hwy 19, Salem, MO 65560.

ROSELEAH FRANKEL KOLTUN, April 26, 1928 – April 19, 2022, passed away peacefully just shy of her 94th birthday. Beloved wife of the late Ruben Koltun for 69 years. Dear mother of Larry Koltun, Sidney Koltun, Michelle (Eric) Goldstein and the late James Koltun. Loving grandmother of Jessica Fisher, Rachael (Ken) Bond, Molly Koltun and Lauren Goldstein. Cherished great grandmother of two. Dear daughter of the late Leonie and Leo Frankel. Beloved sister of the late Muriel (the late Martin) Koshner. Dear aunt, cousin and friend.Private family graveside services were held. Contributions in her memory may be made to the Harvey Kornblum Jewish Food Pantry, 10950 Schuetz Road, St. Louis, MO, 63146. A Rindskopf-Roth Service

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SIDNEY EUGENE WASSERMAN, age 90, Marietta, GA. Born in St. Louis, MO on January 8, 1932, Beloved husband of Marcia Wasserman for 62 incredible years; Sid passed away peacefully surrounded by his family, Sunday, August 7, 2022.Born to Abraham and Amy, he went to University City High School, Washington University, graduating from The University of Missouri with a BA and MBA in Finance. He was a member of the Zeta Beta Tau fraternity. He worked as co-owner of the retail chain Fashion Lane with his brothers Jerry and Bill until he retired. Retirement did not suit his active spirit and he became a real estate agent, broker in St. Louis with Coldwell Banker, continuing in Orlando for many years. The father of Anthony Wasserman of Tampa, father and father-in-law of Amy (Jeff) Tatro; adoring grandfather of Jaquelyn (Tom) Hurdle and Nicole Tatro of Atlanta. Preceded in death by his brothers Jerry (Eleanor) Wasserman of Orlando and Bill (Shirley) Wasserman of Dallas. Dear uncle, cousin, and friend to many. Sid made an indelible impression on all who knew him - there was no one quite like him, and his legacy shall live on through the many who loved or were impacted by him. He will be dearly missed by all. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory can be made to the American Diabetes Foundation or a charity of your choosing. A graveside service was held on August 10th, 2022 with Rabbi Steven Lebow of Temple Kol- Emeth, Marietta, Georgia officiating.

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MARVIN ROGUL passed away on Saturday, August 6, 2022, in Bethesda, Maryland. Marvin was born in St. Louis, Missouri, on June 19, 1932. He is the son of Sarah (née Klearman) and Irvin Rogul. His branches of beloved cousins from the St. Louis area include the Chervitz, Berger, Rogul, Klearman, Chaskelson and Gelles families.While in elementary school, Marvin became a member of The Eagles club at Council House, establishing boyhood friendships that lasted throughout his life. He graduated from Soldan Blewitt High School in 1949 and received a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Missouri in 1953. Following two years of service in the U.S. Army, he earned a Master’s degree from the University of Missouri in 1957 and a PhD in microbiology from The Ohio State University in 1962. Marvin spent most of his career at the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research (WRAIR) in Washington, DC, where he contributed as an immunology researcher, a department chief, and the initiator of a program of technology transfer from the government to the private sector. Marvin had a tremendous zest for life and a great sense of humor. He was a bit of a puckish rapscallion, much to the delight of all those around him. He had boundless intellectual curiosity and was an ardent researcher, original thinker, and writer. He savored the many aspects of nature and loved the outdoors: avidly skiing, canoeing, cycling, and running. Most notably, Marvin developed an enduring, lifelong passion forMarvinbirding. was a Zionist and a passionate supporter of Israel. Until his very last breath at 90 years of age, Marvin was happily married and deeply in love with his wife of more than 48 years, June (Silver) Rogul. He and June have two sons, Jonathan and Daniel, both of whom Marvin was extremely proud.Marvin was a member of Congregation Har Shalom, a conservative synagogue in Potomac, Maryland. He was laid to rest at the Garden of Remembrance in Clarksburg, MD. His funeral was held at Congregation Har Shalom on Tuesday, August 9, and can be viewed online at the Har Shalom service’s livestream archives. Contributions in Marvin’s memory can be made to Americans United for Separation of Church and State or The American Society for the Protection of Nature in Israel (ASPNI).

ROBERT ALLAN SILVERMAN, August 18, 2022 Born March 23, 1936 to the late Dr. Irving Silverman and Pearl Mantel Silverman. Robert graduated Midwood High School, Brooklyn, NY 1952. He earned his BA degree from Columbia University and his DDS degree from NYU in 1960. He served in the US Army at Fort Leonard Wood Missouri as an oral surgeon and went on to establish a practice in oral surgery at the Saint Charles Clinic for 25 years. He was preceded in death by his son, Neil Mark Silverman and younger brother, Jay (Penny) Silverman of Asheville, NC. He is survived by his partner and dearest love Helen Becker, his daughter Julie Eastlund, step-children Pam (Dan) Temm, Cathy (John) Wheatley, and Tracy (Ernie) Howell, along with grandchildren and greatgrandchildren. Our dear relative and friend. Roadside service Friday, August 26, 11:30am at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, 2900 Sheridan Road. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be sent to Independence Center of St. Louis, 4245 Forest Park Ave, St. Louis, MO 63108. A Rindskopf-Roth Service

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PAUL ERNEST SCHOOMER, September 23, 1939-August 13, 2022 Beloved husband of Suzanne Schoomer, devoted father of Sarah (Gabriel Caffrey), Ivan, and Elanor (Benjamin Smyser), much loved saba to Naomi Smyser, Bronwyn Caffrey, and Hazel Smyser. Son of the late Ben Zion Schoomer and the late Chana (nee Wax). Brother of the late Hadassah Chervitz (Hyman) and the late Wil Schoomer (Ann). Paul was a proud graduate of University City High School (class of 1957) and was inducted into its Hall of Fame. He was best known as the face of Paul’s Books in University City from 1973 to 1996. He was instrumental in building the Delmar Loop into a viable commercial district through his work establishing and then acting as the initial president of the Special Benefit Taxing District. He was especially honored to serve for twenty years on the city council of University City. He was also proud of his service in the United States Air Force from 1961 to 1965, where he was a meteorologist in Montgomery, Alabama, and in Bermuda. He periodically traveled to work on archaeological digs in Missouri, Illinois, and Greece. He was a senior lecturer in anthropology at University of Missouri, Saint Louis. He volunteered with the St. Louis Holocaust Center and was a member of Jewish War Veterans. Paul lost an eye to ocular cancer almost seven years ago. When it metastasized to his liver six weeks ago, he accepted the invaluable help of hospice. He died peacefully at home with his family.Afuneral service was held Thursday, August 18th at Central Reform Congregation, 5020 Waterman at Kingshighway, followed by private family interment. Contributions would be appreciated to Central Reform Congregation, Planned Parenthood, NPR, or the charity of your choice. Visit bergermemorialchapel.com for more information.

HOWARD STERN SMOTKIN passed away peacefully on August 9, 2022 after a 9-month battle with cancer. Born on Saturday, January 21, 1961 in York, Pennsylvania, Howard was the second child of Leonard and Mina Smotkin. He has one older brother, Lee. After earning his accounting degree from Franklin and Marshall College in Pennsylvania, Howard moved to Missouri to attend law school at St. Louis University. He was the kind of guy who always sat in the front of the class. After law school, Howard worked for more than 30 years as a practicing attorney. He spent 25 of those years at the St. Louis firm Stone, Leyton and Gershman. His clients would describe him as focused, diligent, and, most importantly, kind. Howard worked hard and earned an excellent reputation among colleagues and clients alike. He served as co-founder and general counsel of Meds & Food for Kids, an organization that helps bring nutrition to some of the most vulnerable children in Haiti, for more than 18 years. In the early 1990s, Howard met the love of his life, Barbi, through their mutual friends Steve and Ann Dioneda. Howard and Barbi spent 28 wonderful years together as husband and wife. They are proof that opposites attract. To his four children, Michael, Lauren, Emily, and Julia, Howard was a hero and a rock. He was a stoic beacon for many others, too – always the first to answer a call for help, no matter who, or when, or Howardwhere.always dreamed of retiring on a farm with horses. His family takes solace in the idea that at this very moment, he is somewhere in the universe, on a beautiful horse farm with his mother, father, and friends gone too soon. Howard was, is, and always will be our hero. We love him infinitely, will miss him endlessly, and will continue to see him in all the beauty of theThoughworld. the last 9 months have been difficult, the family would like to publicly thank the village that has held them up during this time: Fred and Sue Wolter, Deanna Plab, Howard’s oncologist, Dr. Paul Mehan, the amazing nurses and staff at Missouri Baptist, and so many others. We love you, and we are thankful for you.

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PENNY GREEN STEINER, August 21, 2022 Beloved wife of Dr. Robert M. Steiner; dear mother and mother-in-law of Andrew Steiner (Lori) and Robin Fox (David Huff); dear grandmother of Allison, Ethan, and Jamie Steiner and Corey, Samantha, and Quinn Fox; dear sister of the late Arlene Neft; dear sister-in-law of Alan Steiner (Jean); dear aunt, cousin, and friend to many.Penny was passionate about her grandchildren and loved her visits and their achievements. Penny was an avid photographer and her love of travel allowed her to capture amazing images that she enjoyed sharing with family, friends, and the St. Louis Camera Club. A memorial service was held via Live Stream on Tuesday, August 23. Please visit bergermemorialchapel.com for details. Memorial contributions preferred to the St. Louis Jewish Light or the charity of your choice.

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The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis’ production of Madhuri Shekar’s “House of Joy” continues through Sept. 18 at the Loretto-Hilton Center, 130 Edgar Road in Webster Groves. Tickets range from $23 to $92. For show times, see repstl.org or call 314-968-4925.

Maybe you saw Crystal Bowersox on the ninth season of “American Idol” — now she shares her significant musical gifts at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 1 at the Blue Strawberry, 364 North Boyle. Tickets cost $25-$45. For more info, see https://blues trawberrystl.com or call 314-256-1745.

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The new, interactive “Coloring STL” exhibit at Missouri History Museum in Forest Park lets guests color in large-scale illustrations of more than 50 St. Louis landmarks, including buildings past and present, while also exploring the city’s architectural history. Designed for visitors of all ages, the exhibit includes artifacts from St. Louis buildings and a slideshow showing “Yesterday’s St. Louis.” The exhibit runs through May 5, 2024. Also at the museum is an exhibit of work by Anna Maria Von Phul — Missouri’s first known female artist — on display through Jan. 8. The reproductions in “Painting Creole St. Louis,” a free exhibit, illustrate “life in the Missouri Territory during the 1810s and 1820s, including the people, culture, architecture, and landscape of early St. Louis.” See mohistory.org.

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Celebrate Labor Day weekend Sept. 2-4 at the St. Louis World’s Fare Heri tage Festival & Games on the Upper Muny Lot in Forest Park. Expect music, food, an artists’ village, a Ferris wheel and an area for kids. For details, see https://stlworldsfare.com/ vvv Bonsai and ikebana demonstrations and displays! Martial arts! Taiko drums! Sumo! Storytelling! All that more are fea tured Sept. 3-5 at the annual Japanese Festival at the Missouri Botanical Gar den. For a schedule and admission prices, see www.missouribotanicalgarden.org vvv

The Black Rep opens its 46th season Sept. 7 with “The African Company Pres ents Richard III,” a play based on the true story of two competing theater compa nies. Performances, scheduled through Sept. 25, take place at Edison Theatre on the Washington University campus. For ticket prices and performance times, call 314-534-3810 or see theblackrep.org. vvv on page 4B to go and noth ing to do? As autumn ushers in the last quarter of the year, theaters, arenas, concert halls, public parks, comedy clubs, music venues, museums, cabaret spots, even downtown Clayton and Ballpark Village all are clam oring for your attention. here! See this! Do that!” And why not? Take advantage of all that our town has to offer. As always, check websites in advance for schedule changes and, in some cases, COVID-19 protocols. (Sigh.) Then — have a great time!

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A Chorus Line” — a singular musical theater sensation if ever there was one — opens at 8 p.m. Sept. 9 at Stages St. Louis. See matinee and evening perfor mances through Oct. 9 at the Ross Family Theatre/Kirkwood Performing Arts Cen ter, 210 E. Monroe Ave. Tickets range from $51-$76. For more info, see https:// stagesstlouis.org/a-chorus-line/ vvv Sculptures, large-scale paintings and an installation featuring video and photogra phy — all part of the Great Rivers Bienni al Exhibit at the Contemporary Art Museum — will be on display Sept. 9 through Feb. 12. At the same time, on CAM’s Wall Project, illustrator and writer Mona Chalabi’s exhibit “Squeeze” will highlight the plight of endangered ani mals and plants. For more information and hours, go to www.camstl.org vvv Music at the Intersection — highlight ing our town’s musical, cultural and artis tic heritage — returns for its second year, On Sept. 10 and 11, Music at the Intersec tion will feature an array of artists includ ing District.CenterinperformingErykahTheGaryBuddyfrom(clockwiseleft)Guy,Clark,Jr.,UrgeandBadu,theGrandArts Arts

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This rocks! “Million Dollar Quartet” — the Tony Award-winning musical inspired by the one recording session that brought together Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins — is on stage at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 8 at the Stifel Theatre. Tickets range from $32.50 to $82.50 (see ticketmaster.com), and no matter where you sit, you will dance your way up the aisle after the show.

The St. Louis Art Fair, with more than 200 nationally renowned artists display ing their work, takes over downtown Clay ton Sept. 9-11. Also expect live perfor mances, activities for children and booths staffed by top local chefs. For hours and more info, see saintlouisartfair.com vvv Multi-platinum, global phenomenon Michael Bublé brings his Higher Tour 2022 (but likely no flavored sparkling water) to town at 8 p.m. Sept. 9 at Enter prise Center. Tickets, ranging from $65 to $145, are available at www.enterprisecen ter.com or www.ticketmaster.com vvv

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The New Jewish Theatre presents the world premiere Sept. 8-25 of “The Bee Play,” a story of forgiveness, with matinee and evening performances at the Jewish Community Center’s Wool Theatre, 2 Millstone Campus Dr. Tickets range from $52.97 to $63.78. See rent-productions/arts-ideas/new-jewish-theatre/curhttps://jccstl.com/ “Wheel of Fortune” is coming to town and you may get to play! The live show, which is traveling across North America, stops here at 8 p.m. Sept. 9 at the Fox Theatre. Tickets range from $39.50 to $69.50. For details (including how to get on stage to play), see events/detail/wheel-of-fortune-livefabulousfox.com/

Council Agency This project is supported in part by an awardfrom the National Endowment for the Arts SEPT. 10 7:00 PM OCT. 22 7:30 PM NOV. 19 2:00 PM 7:30 PM NOV. 20 2:00 PM DEC. 3 7:00 PM AN EVENING ON ABEND PRESENTED BY OLD BELLEVILLE HISTORIC DISTRICT RESIDENTS BRING CHAIRS AND SNACKS! 221 Abend St. Belleville UPCOMING EVENTS FREE ADMISSION UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED DONATIONS ACCEPTED visit www.bellevillephilharmonic.org for more information, programs, coffee concerts, & recitals. Dr. Robert Hart Baker, Music Director STARS OF TOMORROW YOUNG ARTIST CONCERTO COMPETITION WINNERS HEAR THE FINEST YOUNG MUSICIANS FROM ACROSS THE ST LOUIS AREA St Matthew United Methodist Church 1200 Moreland Dr., Belleville, IL NUTCRACKER BALLET FULL PRODUCTION WITH LIVE ORCHESTRA AND AMERICAN BALLET THEATER SOLOISTS Love Church 1549 Frank Scott Parkway W, Belleville, IL ADMISSION $25 ENCORE PERFORMANCE Rickman Auditorium 747 Jeffco Blvd, Arnold, MO

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On Sept. 11 and again on Sept. 25 — and two Sunday afternoons each month — families are invited to explore galleries and take part in a hands-on art activity from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Saint Louis Art Museum. Admission is free. For more information, visit slam.org vvv What beats free? More free! Bring the family to the Saint Louis Symphony’s annual free concert at 7 p.m. Sept. 14 in Forest Park — and stay for the fireworks display. For details, go to www.slso.org vvv Eva Noblezada, a Broadway performer, brings pop ballads, jazz standards and a bit of musical theater to St. Louis at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 14 at the Harold and Dorothy Stew art Center for Jazz. For tickets, call 314571-6000 or visit jazzstl.org vvv Gotta dance? The 4th Annual Big Muddy Dance Fest takes place Sept. 16-18 in Grand Center. Classes at all dance and fit ness skill levels are available, or you can enjoy performances. For a full schedule and more info, go to org/dancefest/showcasesthebigmuddydanceco.

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You may know him as “Dear Evan Han sen,” but the Grammy, Emmy and Tony award winner’s real name is Ben Platt, and man can he sing. He’ll show off his vocal chops and winsome personality at the Fox Theatre Sept. 17 at 8 p.m. Tickets range from $49.50 to $125 and are available at ticketmaster.com

The “Smooth Jazz Cruise on Land” sails at 6:30 on Sept. 17 and again on Sept. 18 at The Factory in Chesterfield. On Day 1, hear Boney James, Peter White and Vin cent Ingala and Eric Marienthal & Friends. On Day 2: Jonathan Butler, R ‘n’ R (Rick Braun and Richard Elliott) and Eric Darius with Rebecca Jade. For ticket prices, see jazzcruisesllc.com/on-land/ vvv Arts & Faith 2022 annual Interfaith Con cert will be performed at 4 p.m. Sept. 18 at the Sheldon Concert Hall. The live free concert will feature original compositions, performances by Soprano Christine Brewer and the Interfaith Youth Chorus under the direction of Maria Ellis, and music by ensembles from a variety of faith groups. Reserve your ticket at https://bit. ly/arts-faith2022

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“Barbara Chase-Riboud Monumentale: The Bronzes,” the first retrospective of the sculptor’s works in over 40 years, opens at the Pulitzer Arts Foundation on Sept. 16 and runs through Feb. 5. The exhibit also will include some of the artist’s poetry. For details, see https://pulitzerarts.org

scheduled Sept. 10-11 in Grand Center’s Arts District, presented in part by the Kranzberg Arts Center. Expect national acts such as Erykah Badu, Gary Clark Jr. and Buddy Guy as well as St. Louis-based musicians “across blues, jazz, soul, R&B, hip-hop and rock and roll.” For the full schedule, see musicattheintersection.org.

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The 50th annual Balloon Glow starts at 5 p.m. Sept. 16 on Emerson Central Fields in Forest Park and the festivities end with fireworks, which start at 9:15 p.m. The next day, the opening ceremony for the Great Forest Park Balloon Race begins at 3:30 p.m. Activities for all ages, including dance performances and skydivers, get underway at 1 p.m. Both events are free. For details, see https://greatforestparkbal loonrace.com

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After a two-year absence, Art in the Park is back Sept. 25 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Francis Park, 5300 Donovan Ave., in St. Louis Hills. Enjoy art, music and food surrounding the majestic lily pond at the center of the park. For more informa tion, go to artintheparkstl.com vvv Noel Coward delves into the lives of the British upper class of the 1930s in his comedy “Private Lives,” next up for the Repertory Theatre of St. Louis. The show runs Sept. 30 through Oct. 23 at COCA, 6880 Washington Ave. Tickets cost $23$92. For show times, see repstl.org or call 314-968-4925. vvv It’s not unusual (for women of a certain age) to love Tom Jones, and you can see him live at 7 p.m. Sept. 29 at the Stifel Theatre. For tickets, ranging from $36.50 to $126.50, see detail/tom-jonesstifeltheatre.com/events/ vvv

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The Chamber Music Society of Saint Louis is busy this week! At 7:30 p.m. Oct. 3, it will present “Music by and for Crowned Heads” at the 560 Music Cen ter, 560 Trinity Ave. in University City. Tickets cost $41. Call 314-941-6309 or al-noise/chambermusicstl.org/concerts/some-roysee

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The Saint Louis Ballet and the Cham ber Music Society of Saint Louis are col laborating on “Of Note,” a program that showcases the gifts of Christopher Wheel don (he choreographed Broadway’s “MJ The Musical”) and Gen Horiuchi, the dance company’s artistic director. See performances at the Touhill Performing Arts Center at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 1 and 2:30 p.m. Oct. 2. Tickets, ranging from $22 to $59, are available at metrotix.com/events/ detail/slb-of-note

A little bit of NOLA rolls into The Facto ry on Sept. 22 when Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue take the stage for an explosive all-ages show that blurs the lines between funk, soul, R&B and psychedelic rock. Tickets, at $39.50 and $49.50, are available at ticketmaster.com. vvv Hungry? Head for the Taste of St. Louis, scheduled for Sept. 23-25, when more than 25 local restaurants will tempt you with their culinary arts skills at Ball park Village. For times and more info, see https://tastestl.com/ vvv “Disney on Ice: Road Trip Adventures” skates into town at 7 p.m. Sept. 23-25 at the Chaifetz Arena. Tickets range from $23-$98, and every child 2 or older must have a ticket. For performance times, ney-on-ice:-road-trip-adventureshttp://thechaifetzarena.com/events/dissee

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Sababa, the Jewish arts and culture festival that debuted in 2018, returns Sunday, Sept. 18 on the Wash U campus. The festival will fea ture visual artists, food and activities, as well as musical performances by Six13 (left), Sheldon Low (above) and Klezundheit!.

Sababa, St. Louis’ Jewish arts and cul ture festival, returns from 10 a.m. 5 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 18, to the Washington Uni versity in St. Louis campus. The free festi val is a collaboration between the J and the Jewish Federation of St. Louis. The first Sababa (which is Hebrew slang for “cool,”) took place in 2018 and the pan demic scuttled plans for a second Sababa in 2020. The festival will visual art exhibi tors, culinary experiences and musical performances, activities from local Jewish organizations and a pavilion area for fami lies and children’s activities and enter tainment (including a magician, yoga, jug gling and mad science area). The festival will feature free concerts by international ly acclaimed a cappella group Six13, Jew ish rocker Sheldon Low (a St. Louis native), and Klezundheit!, Missouri’s only klezmer band. See sababastl.com for more information. It’s not just my imagination — the Tony Award-winning “Ain’t Too Proud: The Life and Times of The Temptations” is on stage Sept. 20 through Oct. 2 at the Fox Theatre. This is not the sing-along or dance-along version, but you will be tempted! Tickets, ranging from $29 to $95, are available at fabulousfox.com New Line Theatre presents “Some thing Rotten,” a “smart, subversive musi cal comedy” sprinkled with Shakespeare jokes and insider info on what makes musicals work. See it Sept. 22 through Oct. 15 at the Marcelle Theatre, 3310 Samuel Shepard Dr. For tickets ($20-$30) and performance times, see newlinethe atre.com/rottenpage.html

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Just across the street from the art fair, check out the Best of Missouri Market at the Missouri Botanical Garden that same weekend (and Friday night). Tickets run $5-$16, with discounts for garden mem bers. For details, see www.missouribotan icalgarden.org

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Speaking of Sondheim — you can see his lyrical, poignant show “A Little Night Music,” presented by Stray Dog Theatre Oct. 6-22 at Tower Grove Abbey, 2336 Tennessee Ave. For performance times and ticket prices, call 314-865-1995 or go to straydogtheatre.org St. Louis Actor’s Studio opens its 15th season Oct. 7 with Steven Dietz’s play “Fiction,” which runs through Oct. 23 at the Gaslight Theatre, 360 N. Boyle Ave. For show times and ticket prices, call 314458-2978 or see https://stlas.org vvv Two of America’s most prolific song writers – Lyle Lovett and John Hiatt –team up for what promises to be a memo rable night of musical artistry when they appear on Oct. 7 at Lindenwood Universi ty’s Scheidegger Center for the Arts. Hear the two talk about their music, discuss the inspiration behind songs and share with the audience the affection and admiration each holds for the other. Tickets, ranging from $50-$90, are available at luboxoffice.universitytickets.comhttps://

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Professor Nigel Taproot from “Really Inventive Stuff” leads the tour. Tickets cost $9.50-$15. See https://slso.org vvv

Metro Theatre Company, now celebrat ing its 50th year, will present “Seed folks” — adapted from the Newbery Medal-winning book by Paul Fleischman — Oct. 9 through Nov. 6 at the Grandel Theatre. Best enjoyed by children ages 9 and up. Tickets range from $20-$36. For performance times and tickets, visit metroplays.org/seedfolks vvv Introduce your kids or grandkids to a professional orchestra at “Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra,” on stage at 3 p.m. Oct. 9 at Powell Symphony Hall.

Grammy winner Ani DiFranco is the mother of the DIY movement, being one of the first artists to create her own record label in 1990. While she has been known as the “Little Folksinger,” her music has embraced punk, funk, hip hop, jazz, soul, electronica and even more distant sounds. Hear her live at The Pageant at 8 p.m. Oct. 7. Tickets range from $25 to $50 and are available at ticketmaster.com. vvv Blues (we’re not talking hockey) fans alert: Elvin Bishop and Charlie Mussel white — with over 100 years of profes sional musicianship between them — will make music together at 8 p.m. Oct. 8 at The Sheldon. Tickets range from $40$50. See www.thesheldon.org On Oct. 8-9, the 30th annual Shaw Art Fair takes over Flora Place at Tower Grove Ave., where you can meet some 130 art ists from around the country. Admission is $8 in advance or $10 at the gate for adults and free for children 14 and under accompanied by an adult. For hours and more details, visit tions-amenities/historic-shaw-art-fairshawstlouis.org/attrac

A little romance, a little betrayal, a little folk music, a little mythology — that’s “Hadestown,” and this very big winner of eight Tony Awards takes over the Fox The atre Oct. 11-23. It’s magical — haunting and hopeful at the same time. Tickets, ranging from $29-$110, are available at fabulousfox.com

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KSHE 95’s Rock & Roll Fantasy pres ents tributes to Led Zeppelin, Van Halen and Jimi Hendrix at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 1 at Saint Louis Music Park in Maryland Heights. For tickets, visit nityicecenter.com/saint-louis-music-parkcentenecommu Sondheim fans — listen up! The Muny and the Saint Louis Symphony are team ing up to present “A Little Sondheim Music” at 3 p.m. Oct. 2 at Powell Sym phony Hall. Tickets cost $35-$77. See https://shop.slso.org/7468/7470

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“I do think St. Louisans like to talk about the lost restaurants they remember eating at in the same way they talk about where they went to high school,” added Hammerman.Hammerman, a radiologist by training, grew up in University City with his par ents and three siblings. He says his early experiences at restaurants helped develop his appreciation not only for the food but the history of what he experienced as he grew“Myup.earliest memory eating out was at Golden Fried Chicken Loaf on Delmar, west of DeBaliviere. My mother and grandmother would take my siblings and me there for dinner on Friday evenings when my father worked late,” Hammerman recalls. “I’d also go with my father to pick up dinner from GFCL on Sundays.”Thefried chicken at Golden Fried Chicken Loaf became the stuff of legends and remains wedged solidly in Hammerman’s memory. “The crust was crisp, with a peppery spice, and the chicken was hot and moist,” he says. “The chicken dumpling soup was also special. I’d order a bowl at the restau rant, and we’d also take it home in one-gal lon glass jars on Sundays.” Another of Hammerman’s favorites was Ruggeri’s on The Hill. “Our waiter was usually Mickey Garagiola,” remembers Hammerman. “Ruggeri’s gave out certificates for a free dinner on birthdays. Everyone in my fam ily signed up, but I used them all with my wife on weekend dates before we were married. Mickey would come to our table and ask, ‘Is it your birthday again, Harley?’”Inaddition to GFCL and Ruggeri’s, other St. Louis restaurants that carved out space in his gastronomical memory include the tearoom at Famous-Barr in Clayton, Hamburger Heaven in University City and Cyrano’s on Clayton Road at DeMun Avenue.“When my wife and I were dating, we’d go there, usually after a movie. We’d get their roast beef sandwiches and a Cleopatra – an ice cream sundae, with bananas, whole strawberries, rum sauce, a hard chocolate shell and a mountain of whipped cream,” says Hammerman. “We often went to Casa Gallardo with our children. They were a captive audi Dr. Harley Hammerman’s website, losttables.com. Hammerman writes individual histories about each restaurant and compiles photos of each restaurant. Louis’

BY JORDAN PALMER CHIEF DIGITAL CONTENT OFFICER St. Louis is a town of passions. Sports, the arts, culture, beer, our history and of course, our restaurants. For a city our size, to have as many media entities covering the food scene as we have shows how interconnected we are when it comes to where we eat out. And that passion for our restaurants doesn’t stop with what’s new or our current favorites. The interest in the past is just as strong, thanks to Dr. Harley Hammerman and his website Lost Tables (losttables.com) and its companion site Lost Dishes. “Restaurants hold a special place in our lives. Some we remember for their atmo sphere, others for their food and some for who we dined with,” writes Hammerman, on his homepage at Losttables.com. “We’ve lost many of the St. Louis restau rants once special to us. Lost Tables archives the culinary memories of those eating places - from their first course to their last.

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“The public response has been amazing and unexpected. I get FB messages and emails from strangers all the time, thank ing me for the website,” says Hammerman. groups. It’s nice to know people are read ing and enjoying the articles I spend so many hours researching and writing.” restaurant. history alive

ABOVE: Harley Hammerman, pictured at his home in 2018, created www.losttables.com, which chronicles St. Louis’ restaurant history.

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August 24, 2022 Page 9Bstljewishlight.org STL JEWISH LIGHT ARTS + EATS ence. We’d talk about school and friends, while they ate chips with salsa. “We also went regularly to Redel’s on DeBaliviere with our children. Our usuals were their veggie salad, veggie pizza and friedGoldenchicken.”Fried Chicken Loaf is the impe tus for Lost Tables. Hammerman started researching the restaurant. He even pur chased the domain name “goldenfried chickenloaf.com” and began putting his research online. Soon, he expanded that project into what is now Lost Tables. “I do most of my research online – in the newspaper archives, on ancestry, etc. I also interview primary sources when I can, including Adalaide Balaban (Balaban’s), Ray and Ann Gallardo (Casa Gallardo), Barbara Suberi (Bobby’s Creole), Larry Shriber and Alan Londe (Hamburger Heaven), Zoe Robinson (Café Zoe) and Donna Hafer (Mother-in-Law House),” says HammermanHammerman.spendscountless hours in his study doing the research, before put ting it together for the online articles, with photographs and scanned menus. He has a large collection of original menus from St. Louis restaurants, which he finds most ly on eBay. “I love that I’m preserving the history of these lost restaurants and that people real ly care about it. I find particularly gratify ing the emails I get from family members who thank me for providing history and photographs about their parent’s or grand parent’s restaurant they knew little or nothing about,” says Hammerman.

One story stands out for Hammerman, involving much beloved recipes that were almost lost to the trash heap of history, lit erally.In2012, he read an article in the PostDispatch about Chris Leuther, a St. Louis baker who had found the original recipe cards from the Lake Forest Pastry Shop in a dumpster behind the bakery when it closed. He messaged him on Facebook on Feb. 16, 2019, and asked if he could speak with him. No reply. “On April 21, 2021, he messaged me his phone number and told me to call him,” says Hammerman. “I visited him at the bakery he was then working at, and he gave me the recipe cards – decaying in tat tered binders -- to scan and post on the Lost Tables website. These would have been lost forever, and now they’ve been preserved.”Notlong after launching his website, Hammerman created the Lost Tables Facebook group to share his stories. The group has become a public service in its own right, where over 10,000 members discuss not only Hammerman’s stories, but share random memories and ask ques tions of others. Basically, it’s a place to kib bitz about all the great St. Louis eateries that have come and gone.

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The Philharmonic Society of Belleville, now celebrating its 157th season, presents “Stars of Tomorrow,” showcasing the per formances from winners of its youth con certo competition. Hear and see the rising stars of tomorrow at this free event at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 22 at St. Matthew United Methodist Church, 1200 Moreland Dr. in Belleville.

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Need a good laugh? Eighteen or older? Check out the Real Talk Comedy Tour at 8 p.m. Oct. 22 at the Chaifetz Arena, featur ing DC Young Fly, DeRay Davis, Lil Duval, B Simone, Jess Hilarious, Darren Brand and Moneybag Mafia. Tickets cost $59.50$199.50. See events/real-talk-comedy-tourthechaifetzarena.com/

Calling all dinosaur aficionados! The Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra will present “Jurassic Park in Concert” Nov. 4-6 at Powell Symphony Hall, performing John Williams’ score live to the classic Judy Collins (above) performs at The Sheldon on Oct. 26. Jazz St. Louis will welcome John Pizzarelli (left) for a series of shows Nov. 2-6.

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Jazz St. Louis welcomes John Pizzarelli, world-renowned jazz guitarist and singer, who will honor his hero, Nat King Cole, at a series of concerts Nov. 2-6 at the Harold and Dorothy Stewart Center for Jazz. For performance times and ticket prices, call 571-6000 or visit jazzstl.org vvv

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Judy Kuhn, Broadway singer and a fourtime Tony Award nominee, brings her cabaret show to town at 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 21 and 22 at the Blue Strawberry, 364 North Boyle. Tickets cost $25-$45. For more info, see https://bluestrawberrystl. com/ or call 314-256-1745.

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With 50 years in the business, the inim itable Judy Collins will take the stage at 8 p.m. Oct. 26 at The Sheldon, sharing her interpretations of folk standards and sing ing her own original compositions. Tick ets range cost $40-$64.50. See thesheldon. org/events/judy-collins/ vvv

Touring behind their 10th studio album “Asphalt Meadows,” which will be released mid-September, Death Cab for Cutie comes to The Factory Oct. 13 for a show that promises to get the audience rocking. Tickets, ranging from $49.50$69.50, are available at ticketmaster.com

The 31st Annual Whitaker St. Louis International Film Festival will take place Nov. 3-13. Expect in-person and virtual events plus independent films, documen taries, international films and short films screening at local theaters. For details, ticket prices and available packages, cinemastlouis.org/sliff/festival-homesee vvv

Kevin Nealon performs five shows Oct. 13-15 at the Helium Comedy Club. You know him from “Saturday Night Live” and “Weeds,” and he specializes in dry wit and deadpan humor. Tickets are $25 and $45 and are available st-louis.heliumcomedy. com

See “Reba: Live in Concert” (with spe cial guest Terri Clark) at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 22 at Enterprise Center. Tickets, ranging in price from $46.75-$226.75, are available at www.enterprisecenter.com or www. ticketmaster.com

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Moonstone Theatre opens its 2022-23 season with the Neil Simon classic, “Bare foot in the Park,” at the Kirkwood Per forming Arts Center, 210 E. Monroe Ave. The show runs from Oct. 27-Nov. 13, with show times Thursday, Friday and Satur day at 7:30 and Sunday at 2 p.m. For tick ets and more information, stonetheatrecompany.comvisit moon vvv

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“Global Threads: The Art and Fashion of Indian Chintz” is on display Oct. 23 through Jan. 8 at the Saint Louis Art Museum. The exhibit reveals how chintz —painted and printed cloth developed over centuries by Indian artists —revolu tionized fashion, industry and global trade. For details, visit slam.org

Elsa and Olaf are back in town in “Fro zen,” on stage Nov. 2-13 at the Fox The atre. For performance times, prices and costume tips (we’re kidding about that part), see fabulousfox.com

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Dance St. Louis kicks off its 2022-23 season with a performance by Complex ions Contemporary Ballet (led by two former Alvin Ailey American Dance The ater virtuosos), at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 5 at the Touhill Performing Arts Center. Blending genres and cultures, the group pairs “its fierce, evocative style with musical ranges from Lenny Kravitz to David Bowie to Johann Bach.” Tickets range from $45$69. See ions-contemporary-balletdancestlouis.org/complex

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The 44th annual St. Louis Jewish Book Festival runs Nov. 6-13 at the Jewish Community Center’s Staenberg Family Complex. Marie Yovanovitch, the former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine, is the key note speaker, on stage at 7 p.m. Nov. 6. The festival features sessions on wellness, cooking, music and sports, and bonus “Bookend Events” (including a visit Nov. 5 from Phil Rosenthal of “Somebody Feed Phil”) are scheduled before and after the festival. For a full schedule plus individual event tickets and passes, call 314-4423299 or visit val-events-schedule/https://jccstl.com/festi

Aretha Franklin fans will rejoice at “R.E.S.P.E.C.T.,” a tribute concert to the music and life of the legendary Queen of Soul, on stage at 7 p.m. Nov. 6 at the Stifel Theatre. For tickets, ranging from $31.50 to $71.50, see stifeltheatre.com vvv Carrie Underwood will sing for you at her “Denim & Rhinestones Tour” perfor mance at 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 7 at Enter prise Center. Tickets, ranging in price from $46.75 to $226.75, are available at www.enterprisecenter.com or www.tick etmaster.com

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live music is magic September 17-18 Stéphane Conducts Dvořák October 2 A Little Sondheim Music: The Muny and SLSO Celebrate the Music and Lyrics of Stephen Sondheim October 7-8 Pictures at an Exhibition October 15-16 Rachmaninoff’s Second Piano Concerto

ABOVE: The 2022-23 Dance St. Louis season starts with a performance by Complexions Contemporary Ballet on Nov. 5 at the Touhill Performing Arts Center.

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Winter Opera presents Giacomo Puccini’s “La Rondine” (“The Swallow”) at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 18 and at 2 p.m. Nov. 20 at the Kirkwood Performing Arts Center, 210 E. Monroe Ave. For single ticket pric es and more info, see winteroperastl.org/ performances/ vvv Multi-talented Vicki Lawrence is an actress, comedian and singer known for the many characters she originated on “The Carol Burnett Show.” On Nov. 19, she brings herself and her alter-ego to Lin denwood University’s Scheidegger Center for the Arts for “Vicki Lawrence and Mama: A Two Woman Show” at 8 p.m. Tickets, ranging from $40-$80, are avail able at https://luboxoffice.com/ vvv

The annual Garden Glow lights up the night in a most festive way Nov. 19 through Jan. 7 from 5 to 10 p.m. at the Missouri Botanical Garden. Plan to spend about 1.5 hours. Prices vary for Bargain Nights, Family Nights, members and nonmembers. For details and tickets, see org/https://glow.missouribotanicalgarden. vvv

FUNDING FOR THE U.S AND THE HOLOCAUST WAS PROVIDED BY: BANK OF AMERICA; DAVID M. RUBENSTEIN; THE PARK FOUNDATION; THE JUDY AND PETER BLUM KOVLER FOUNDATION; GILBERT S. OMENN AND MARTHA A. DARLING; THE ARTHUR VINING DAVIS FOUNDATIONS; AND BY THE FOLLOWING MEMBERS OF THE BETTER ANGELS SOCIETY: JEANNIE AND JONATHAN LAVINE; JAN AND RICK COHEN; ALLAN AND SHELLEY HOLT; THE KORET FOUNDATION; DAVID AND SUSAN KREISMAN; JO CAROLE AND RONALD S. LAUDER; BLAVATNIK FAMILY FOUNDATION; CROWN FAMILY PHILANTHROPIES HONORING THE CROWN AND GOODMAN FAMILIES; THE FULLERTON FAMILY CHARITABLE FUND; DR. GEORGETTE BENNETT AND DR. LEONARD POLONSKY; THE RUSSELL BERRIE FOUNDATION; DIANE AND HAL BRIERLEY; JOHN AND CATHERINE DEBS; LEAH JOY ZELL AND THE JOY FOUNDATION. FUNDING WAS ALSO PROVIDED BY THE CORPORATION FOR PUBLIC BROADCASTING AND BY PUBLIC TELEVISION VIEWERS. SUPPORTED LOCALLY BY THE ST. LOUIS KAPLAN FELDMAN HOLOCAUST MUSEUM.

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At “The Taylor Party: Taylor Swift Night” celebrate the birthdays of her clas sic albums at 9 p.m. Nov. 11 at The Pag eant. Tickets start at $18. See thepageant. com/event/tsn-111122/ vvv It’s comedy tonight when Jay Leno and Jeff Foxworthy take the stage at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 18 at the Fox Theatre. Prepare to laugh! Tickets range from $69.50 to $109.50. See detail/jay-leno-jeff-foxworthyfabulousfox.com/events/ vvv Marley may be dead, but “A Christmas Carol” lives on in the Repertory Theatre of St. Louis adaptation on stage Nov. 18-Dec. 30. This is The Rep’s second annual production of the Charles Dickens classic, adapted by Michael Wilson. For performance times and prices, see rep stl.org. vvv

Gather up any wanna-be ballet dancers for Saint Louis Ballet’s annual production of “The Nutcracker” on stage at multiple times from Nov. 26 through Dec. 23 at the Touhill Performing Arts Center. Tickets range from $31-$79. See events/detail/slb-nutcrackermetrotix.com/ vvv DECEMBER Stray Dog Theatre presents “Ride the Cyclone: The Musical” Dec. 1-17 at Tower

PHOTO: ROBYN VON SWANK LEFT: The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis presents the Charles Dickens classic ‘A Christmas Carol’ Nov. 18-Dec. 30.

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Sarah Silverman headlines the 5th annual Flyover Comedy Festival, which runs Nov. 10-12. Standup comedy show cases, improv workshops and perfor mances, plus sketch and storytelling shows all are part festival, much of which takes place on five stages in The Grove neighborhood. Expect more than 100 per formers in more than 30 events. Silver man’s show “Sarah Silverman & Friends” is on Nov. 11 at Stifel Theatre Tickets are $35-$65 at ticketmaster.com. For single ticket prices, packages and venues, check out flyovercomedyfest.com

ABOVE: The Flyover Comedy Festival (Nov. 10-12) will feature Sarah Silverman on Nov. 11.

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Jerry Herman’s work — he brought us such Broadway hits as “Mame,” “La Cage aux Folles” and “Hello, Dolly! — is cele brated in “Jerry’s Girls: The Jerry Herman Revue,” on stage Dec. 1-18 at the New Jewish Theatre. Matinee and evening performances take place at the Jewish Community Center’s Staenberg Family Complex. Tickets range from $52.97 to $63.78. See www.newjewishtheatre.org Singer and songwriter extraordinaire Janis Ian, in a concert originally sched uled for May, stops by St. Louis at 8 p.m. Dec. 1 on her final tour. See her at The Sheldon, where tickets range from $34$39. (Tickets for the May concert will be honored.) For more info, visit thesheldon. ing-our-years-together/org/events/janis-ian-celebrat

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If you have young wanna-be royalty in the house, consider “Disney Princess: The Concert” which showcases songs, anima tion and stories of the well-known young women at 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Dec. 10 at the Fox Theatre. Recommended for ages 6 and up. Tickets cost $29.50-$79.50. (If you had tickets for this show — origi nally scheduled last December — they will be honored.) See fabulousfox.com vvv Giving the nod to Mr. B — that would be Beethoven — the Chamber Music Society of Saint Louis will present “Write On, Ludwig” at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 19 at the 560 Music Center, 560 Trinity Ave. in University City. Tickets cost $41. Call 314941-6309 or see chambermusicstl.org/ concerts/write-on-ludwig/ Get all dressed up and ring in the new year with music director Stéphane Denève and the Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra at matinee and evening con certs Dec. 31 at Powell Symphony Hall Tickets run $45-$110. Visit https://shop. slso.org/7460 for tickets or more informa tion. vvv

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JEWISH LIGHT Grove Abbey, 2336 Tennessee Ave. The show, intended for mature audiences, is described as “a funny, moving look at what makes life worth living.” For perfor mance times and ticket prices, call 314865-1995 or go to straydogtheatre.org

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The St. Louis Symphony Orchestra (above), and its music director Stéphane Denève (right).

As part of its Guitar Masters Series, St. Louis Classical Guitar presents Gram my-winner Jason Vieaux, described by National Public Radio as “perhaps the most precise and soulful classical guitar ist of his generation.” The concert starts at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 10 at the 560 Music Cen ter, 560 Trinity Ave. in University City. Tickets cost $20-$39. See tar.org/performances/jason-vieauxstlclassicalgui

The J plans Used Book Sale

STARTING | AUG. 29 Tech Tutor – Hardware helper Larry Edison leads one-on-one, in-person sessions at the Mirowitz Center for those looking for assistance with their technology devices. Tech Tutor is supported through a grant from the Women’s Auxiliary Founda tion for Jewish Aged. Register online http://bit.ly/Register_MirowitzCenterator call 314-733-9813.

‘The Girl from Sighet’ At 7:30 p.m. Kol Rinah will hold a Zoom discussion with P’nenah Goldstein, co-au thor of the memoir “The Girl from Sighet.” Goldstein, who was a third-generation member of Shaare Zedek, will discuss the book about five well-off teenage girls in Eastern Europe in 1940. Goldstein, who lives in California, said Kaddish for her mother through Kol Rinah’s Zoom link and comes to Zoom minyanim on Monday and Wednesday evenings to help make the synagogue’s min yan. To RSVP and get the link, visit https:// bit.ly/KR-Sept6

The St. Louis Jewish Community Center’s biannual Used Book Sale returns from Aug. 28-Sept. 1 with offerings in every genre, including mysteries, general fiction, nonfic tion, children’s books, and much more. Pre view day is Aug. 28 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. with a $10 admission and free admission begins on Monday. Hours are 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Wednesday and on Thursday cus tomers can fill a bag for $5 between 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Masks are required for entry.For updated and complete information sale/.https://jccstl.com/programs/used-book-visit

Kol Rinah discussion on memoir

TUESDAY | SEPT. 13

Challah Club kickoff event

SUNDAY | SEPT. 11

WEDNESDAY | SEPT. 7

At 7 p.m. the Jewish Women’s Society will hold a welcome back event. Catch up with friends, enjoy sushi and wine, and learn how to make babka. The event is hosted by Cindy Becker, Amy Herman, Bonnie Mann, Peggy Umansky and Melanie Winograd. The cost is $36 per person (includes a round challah and two babkas for Rosh Hashanah). The event will be held at the Aish Firehouse, 457 N. Woods Mill Road in Chesterfield. RSVP to Mimi David at 314-862-2474 or mimidavid@ aish.com.

Babka class with Giti Freedman

SATURDAY | SEPT. 3

MONDAY | SEPT. 12

Rabbi Smason on ‘7 Steps to Worry-Free Living’ Rabbi Ze’ev Smason will discuss “7 Steps to Worry-Free Living” from noon to 1 p.m. at NHBZ (650 N. Price Road) as part of the Crown on the Road series of events present ed by Crown Center and NHBZ. The cost is $10 for the class and includes a Circle@ Crown Café boxed lunch. Call 314-991-2055 for the menu, more information or to regis ter. Open to the community.

The remarkable life of Hadassah founder Henrietta Szold

IDF veterans discuss ‘Challenges For Lone Soldiers And Others In Combat.’ At 3:30 p.m. at NHBZ, IDF veterans Sha har Cohen and Nissim Tal (live from Israel via Zoom) and Meir Armoza (in person) will discuss “Challenges For Lone Soldiers And Others In Combat.” Pizza night follows, beginning at 5 p.m. Concert in the courtyard At 3:30 p.m. for children 0-6 and their families, join Karen Kern for a delightful time of singing and dancing to a variety of fun early childhood songs at Kol Rinah. Bring your own lawn chairs or picnic blankets, popsicles provided. A minimum donation of $10 per family will go toward our Monica Lynne Neidorff Early Childhood Center. NHBZ all-you-can eat Pizza Night returns NHBZ’s dine-in Pizza Night has returned. From 5-7 p.m. enjoy a dine-in buffet of kosher pizza, pasta, salad, garlic bread plus a dessert and beverage. There are even movies for children attending. Prices are $15 for adults, $7 for kids ages 4-10, and free for kids ages 3 and under. The pizza cheese is Cholov Yisroel and pareve crusts are available upon request. For more infor mation, call 314-991-2100, ext. 2.

‘Reflections and Questions to Prepare Us for the Days of Awe’ Jewish Mindfulness Center will offer “Word for Word: 29 Words, Reflections and Questions to Prepare Us for the Days of Awe,” a daily email beginning today and continuing through Sunday, Sept. 25. Each day during the month of Elul you will receive an email expounding on one word, idea or practice that can assist you in your spiritual preparations for the High Holy Days. Read the email, spend time with the reflection questions and discover how you might grow in awareness, gratitude and love as we head into the new year. To regis ter, visit mindfulness.sestl.org or contact Stacy Jespersen at sjespersen@sestl.org

Local Jewish organizations and congregations can submit calendar items to news@ stljewishlight.org. All items received by 5 p.m. Friday will be considered for the following week’s edition.

Musical Shabbat service at Kol Rinah Kol Rinah will hold its next Kol Chadash Shabbat morning musical service at 9:30 a.m., no RSVP required. Services can also be streamed — visit tinyurl.com/KR-Streaming

RPI leads ‘A Balancing Act: Don’t Stop Moving!’ Although there are many causes of bal ance problems, lack of physical activity is one of the most common. From 1 to 3 p.m. RPI Therapy Services will look at balance challenges and evaluate participants’ overall stability using the Biodex BioSway Balance System to screen participants for previously undetected balance issues. Participants will receive a complimentary in-person consul tation. This program is co-sponsored by RPI Therapy Services and Mirowitz Center. Free and open to the community. Register online at http://bit.ly/Register_MirowitzCenter or call 314-733-9813.

THURSDAY | SEPT. 8

TUESDAY | SEPT. 6

The ABCs of Judaism with Rabbi Smason

FRIDAY | AUG. 26 Back to School Shabbat at Shaare Emeth Congregation Shaare Emeth will hold a L’Dor V’Dor Service: Back to School Shabbat at 6 p.m. Join the Shaare Emeth clergy for a service with joyful music and special bless ings for everyone headed back to school, including students of all ages, teachers, administrators and school board members. A special gift will be presented to all those that are blessed. Open to the community. Shaare Emeth is located at 11645 Ladue Road.

SATURDAY | AUG. 27

SUNDAY | AUG. 28

TUESDAY | AUG. 30 Congregation Shaare Emeth’s community read All members of the Jewish Mindfulness Center of St. Louis’ community are invited to a special in-person program featuring Dr. Edith Eva Eger, who will join via lives tream to discuss her memoir, “The Choice – Embrace the Possible.” The book traces Eger’s life journey from the terror and pain of the Holocaust to her career as a post-traumatic stress disorder specialist, from unimaginable loss to forgiveness and strength. This program at Shaare Emeth starts at 6 p.m. with a light nosh at 5:15. To register, contact Stacy at sjespersen@ sestl.org Everything you need to know about prehab & rehab Is your doctor recommending a totalknee or total-hip replacement? Then you probably have questions about how to pre pare for surgery (“prehab”) and what kind of rehabilitation and exercise regimen you should expect afterward (“rehab”). Register for this in-person presentation by Jaime Heede from RPI Therapy Services, to learn how to prepare your body for surgery and accelerate your recovery. This program, from 2-3 p.m., is co-sponsored by RPI Physical Therapy Services and Mirowitz Center. To register for this free, in-person Mirowitz Center program, visit http://bit. ly/Mirowitz-registration, call 314-733-9813 or email skemppainen@mirowitzcenter. org.

From 10 to 11 a.m., Linda Spitzer Gavatin will lead an online Mirowitz Center discus sion on the life of Hadassah founder Henri etta Szold. Szold was inspired from a young age by the Jewish concept of tikkun olam (repair of the world). Following a trip to Pal estine in 1909 at age 49, Szold’s commit ment to Zionism grew, and her mission was born. She joined six other women to found Hadassah, which recruited American Jewish women to fund critical programs upgrading the health, education and welfare of Pales tine’s Jewish and Arab inhabitants. This pro gram is co-sponsored by Hadassah, the Saul Brodsky Jewish Community Library Com mittee and the Mirowitz Center. Free and open to the community. Register online at http://bit.ly/Register_MirowitzCenter or call 314-733-9813.

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Mimi David leads lunch and learn on Pirkei Avot At 11:30 a.m. join Mimi David for her monthly lunch and learn on “Pirkei Avot (Ethics of the Fathers),” where participants will discover the Torah’s views on ethics and interpersonal relationships. The class is free but there is a charge for lunch if you want to order from the café. The class meets at the Circle@Crown Café, 8350 Delcrest Drive in University City. For more information, con tact the Jewish Women’s Society of St. Louis at 314-862-2474 or email mimidavid@aish. com.

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From noon to 1 p.m., Rabbi Ze’ev Smason of NHBZ will continue the “ABCs of Judaism series” during an in-person session at the Mirowitz Center. Smason will discuss whether honesty is always the best policy and how to begin again in the Jewish New Year. Free and open to the community. Reg ister online at http://bit.ly/Register_Mirow itzCenter or call 314-733-9813.

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STARTING | AUG. 31 Kol Rinah plans four-part Elul study session series

THURSDAY | SEPT. 1 New Melton class starting See related news brief on page 8A.

STARTING | AUG. 28

NHBZ Discussion: ‘Five Steps to Living Your Happiest Life’ Regardless of your vision of happiness, you can live a happier, more satisfied life with a few adjustments to your habits. Join the discussion when Nusach Hari B’nai Z ion Rabbi Ze’ev Smason presents “Five Steps to Living Your Happiest Life” at 10:15 a.m. at the shul, 650 N. Price Road. This talk is part of NHBZ’s weekly “Starting Points: Wisdom for Daily Living,” which features interactive discussions that explore relevant, contem porary topics. NHBZ membership is not necessary to attend and RSVPs are not required. For more information, call 314991-2100, ext. 2.

At 7 p.m. women in the community are invited to attend the Jewish Women’s Soci ety’s Challah Club kickoff event with Mimi David. The club will bring women together once a month to make challah and have fun. The club meets the first Wednesday of each month September through May at the Aish Firehouse, 457 N. Woods Mill Road in Ches terfield. The fee for the year is $136. For more information or to register, call 314862-2474 or email mimidavid@aish.com.

Jews in Science series continues Kol Rinah’s next Jews in Science online discussion takes place at 4 p.m. on Zoom. In advance of Israel’s next election, Jewish Light Editor-in-Chief Emeritus Bob Cohn will dis cuss “Haunted by History: The Israeli elec tions and Political Science.” Cohn will share his expertise in political science, history and foreign affairs. To get the Zoom link, RSVP at https://bit.ly/KR-Sept11

Former St. Louisan Sasha Kopp was a presenter. Marci Mayer Eisen of Jewish Federation presents during the conference. THE

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Former St. Louisan Amy (Schraier) Lerman presents at the Paradigm Pop-Up Conferences for early child hood educators.

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This summer marks the 20th birthday of Congregation Temple Israel’s Rabbi Mark & Carol Shook’s summer camp for preschoolers. Camp Shook celebrated its 20 years by hosting a Shabbat evening playground family-friendly party, which included singing and dancing led by the congrega tion’s long-time song leader “Miss Megan” Sturdevant, an ice cream truck and time to enjoy the playground. Camp Shook also welcomed current and alumni campers and staff to enjoy an evening back together to celebrate this magical place and time of year. Thanks to Rabbi Mark & Carol Shook for coming out to celebrate 20 years and to Rabbi Amy Feder and Rabbi Michael Alper for treating the crowds to delicious ice cream while they were away on sabbatical. Ice cream fun!Miss Jane and alumni camper Rabbi Mark Shook and participants clap to the music.

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