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A nonprofit, independent news source to inform, inspire, educate and connect the St. Louis Jewish community.

St. Louis Jewish Light
A nonprofit, independent news source to inform, inspire, educate and connect the St. Louis Jewish community.

St. Louis Jewish Light
2024 Unsung Heroes Event
Democratic presidential nominee, U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris speaks at a campaign rally at the Bojangles Arena in Charlotte, North Carolina, Sept. 12, 2024. (Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)
Friends and family of the Israeli hostages held in Gaza protest outside the Defense Ministry headquarters in Tel Aviv on April 25. Photo by Getty Images
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Healing in Nature
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Friends and family of the Israeli hostages held in Gaza protest outside the Defense Ministry headquarters in Tel Aviv on April 25. Photo by Getty Images
Hostage families’ stories highlighted at solidarity event at The J
Michael Rapaport
Israel advocate Michael Rapaport bringing his comedy, passion to St. Louis
Healing in Nature
How a Montana wilderness retreat, born in St. Louis, is tranforming Israeli soldiers' lives
Mat DeWinters, the J’s director of sports, recreation and day camps.
Play world-famous courses like Bandon Dunes without leaving the J—try the new golf simulator!
World news
Democratic presidential nominee, U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris speaks at a campaign rally at the Bojangles Arena in Charlotte, North Carolina, Sept. 12, 2024. (Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)
Kamala Harris does not agree with protester who shouted ‘genocide,’ her campaign says
Is God the ultimate strongman?
Is God the ultimate strongman?
Can you be buried in a Jewish cemetery if you die by assisted suicide?
Can you be buried in a Jewish cemetery if you die by assisted suicide?
Israeli security forces at the scene where a drone fired from Lebanon caused damage in Caesarea, Oct. 19, 2024.
Assassination attempt on Netanyahu—Israel vows massive retaliation!
2024 Unsung Heroes Event

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