The Four Questions – Jennifer (“Jenn”) Cohen

The Four Questions – Jennifer (“Jenn”) Cohen

One of our newest members, we are pleased to introduce: JENNIFER (“JENN”) COHEN “Jenn grew up in New York City where she and Sandy met and started their family. Though she is often “cawt” still saying words like “cawfee”, and “tawk”, she has made St. Louis her home since 2013. When she is not multi-tasking…

The Four Questions – Lenny Alper

The Four Questions – Lenny Alper

Ladies and Gentlemen, it is our distinct pleasure to introduce the man who knows every inch of our Shul and is always at the ready to help: LENNY ALPER Lenny is a fourth-generation member of NHBZ. His father, grandfather, and great-grandfather were members, and his two daughters, Caryn and Joanna, are current members. His wife…

The Four Questions – Rachael Pevnick

The Four Questions – Rachael Pevnick

She finally agreed to accept the challenge! Please let us introduce you to: RACHAEL PEVNICK “I am the child of immigrant parents, one from Lithuania and one from Poland. I met my beloved husband Teddyz”l, at a Torah Institute dance in 1953, and we married the following year. We have 3 beautiful children (2 sons…

Four Questions with Vivian Zarkowsky

Four Questions with Vivian Zarkowsky

THE FOUR QUESTIONS “I am a native of St. Louis and have been a member of NHBZ since High School! Alan and I married in 1973. I am the proud Mother of two wonderful sons, Mother-in-Law of two wonderful daughters-in-law, and Grandmother to the six most precious grandchildren. I am now retired after successfully running…

Four Questions with Shirley Bluestein

Four Questions with Shirley Bluestein

THE FOUR QUESTIONS Originally from Boston, MA, Shirley met Sam Bluestein here in St. Louis at his sister’s wedding. Celebrating their 68th year of marriage, they reared 4 children and have 10 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren.  SHIRLEY BLUESTEIN  The Questions: 1. Who is your favorite Torah personality and why?A. “Moses. He was a humble man…

Four Questions with Rabbi Ze’ev Smason and Rebbitzen Chani Smason

Four Questions with Rabbi Ze’ev Smason and Rebbitzen Chani Smason

THE FOUR QUESTIONS The Rabbi of Nusach Hari Bnai Zion for the past twenty-five years, he guided and accompanied us through life cycle events, laughed and cried with us, challenged our minds, and answered our questions. Thank you, Rabbi Smason, for everything! RABBI ZE’EV SMASON The Questions: 1. Who is your favorite Torah personality and…