Community rabbis deserve thanks
This year, 2020, has been a year of disappointments, worry, stress, loneliness, and even fear. How refreshing, however, to sit down to read the Oct. 7 Jewish Light and see a story highlighting Rabbi Larry Glestein, currently...
(JTA) — On Saturday night, shortly after observant Jews went back online after Shabbat, Orthodox media outlets, Twitter accounts, and WhatsApp groups were ablaze about news that had broken several hours earlier.
At his afternoon press conference,...
BY ABIGAIL KLEIN LEICHMAN, Israel21c
• Published October 1, 2020
Six Israeli wineries won gold medals in the 2020 Decanter World Wine Awards.
Considered the “Oscars” of wine awards, Decanter’s competition has become the world’s largest wine contest over the past 17 years.
“Over 28 consecutive days in...
By Jewish News Syndicate (www.jns.org)
Israeli Communications Minister Yoaz Hendel announced on Tuesday that three Israeli telecommunications companies had been awarded licenses to operate Fifth Generation (5G) communications networks in the country.
“As...
Temple Israel’s chef Debbie Jennings is firing up the kitchen to handmake gourmet meals from scratch for easy, contactless curbside weekly pick up.
If you’re tired of cooking and need a break or have some friends, family or neighbors that may...
Information for the congregations below was provided by the St. Louis Rabbinical and Cantorial Association
Bais Abraham
https://www.baisabe.com/
Bais Abraham services will be in-person. Advance registration is required and space is limited...
BOSTON (JTA) – More than 350 years ago, a plague took a deadly toll on Hamburg, Germany. As the High Holidays approached, fear and panic set in and many of the city’s Jewish families fled.
Among them were Glikl and Hayyim Hamel, successful...
By Eric Berger, Associate Editor
• Published July 6, 2020
Rob Koritz, a drummer in Dark Star Orchestra, one of the most popular Grateful Dead tribute bands, talks to Associate Editor Eric Berger about life during the coronavirus pandemic and how painful it is to not be able to spend time at two of his favorite...
To celebrate their three graduating classes, The Deutsch Early Childhood Center at Temple Israel held its graduation parade on May 14. Families decorated their cars, drove through TI’s circle, and students and their families said hello to their teachers...
Since so many commencements have been canceled, the Jewish Light is offering St. Louis families a way to congratulate the graduates in our community. To place a complimentary announcement, visit www.stljewishlight.com/grads.
Eric Berger, Associate Editor
• Published April 19, 2020
Jewish Light Associate Editor Eric Berger spoke with four interior designers in the St. Louis Jewish community about their work and design trends ahead for 2020Melanie Winograd | MW InteriorsCan you share a trend or two that you are seeing in interior...
You can listen to each finalist by visiting jewishrockradio.com/JewishStar then scroll down and select the voting link, which directs you to the Jewish Rock Radio Facebook page and Jewish Star finalist videos. You may vote for as many contestants...
