The Israeli American Council’s St. Louis branch is holding a rally tonight to stand in solidarity with Israel as the country is mired in an escalating conflict with Hamas, the militant group that controls the Gaza Strip. The event is scheduled for...

At the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, Dr. David Katzman learned of the shortage of personal protective equipment for medical providers and wanted to help. The internist, who practices medicine in Creve Coeur and belongs to Central Reform Congregation,...

In 2006, the Missouri legislature unanimously passed SB 1189 which created a "Holocaust Education and Awareness Commission." The goal of the commission is to promote Holocaust education and awareness in Missouri, "in order to encourage understanding...

A pair of Republican Missouri lawmakers, Sen. Roy Blunt and Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer, have introduced resolutions to honor a Swiss diplomat with ties to St. Louis who saved thousands of Jews during World War II Carl Lutz arrived in Budapest in...

Even if Missouri passes a law that would allow people to bring a gun into a synagogue without the clergy’s permission, Congregation Temple Israel does not plan to change its proscription on firearms. “We are going to stick to our guns and sticking...

Chana Novack Co-director, Chabad WashU  In a few sentences, can you explain your job? I help oversee a team of student leaders and professionals who support young people at Wash U and local colleges. We host events, classes and social events,...

(JNS) A 1,600-year-old mosaic pavement that was uncovered recently in Yavne in central Israel will be placed on display at the city’s cultural center, the Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA) announced on Monday. The project is a joint initiative of...

ISRAEL21c — Muslim male nurse Maher Ibrahim heads the nursing staff of Emek Medical Center’s Covid-19 ward where severely ill and ventilated patients fight for their lives. Ibrahim was on duty recently when a religious elderly Jewish...

In a year marked by upheaval, Deborah Baer Mozes and the artistic team at Theatre Ariel turned to tradition for inspiration. The result is “Leaves from the Garden,” a collection of nine classic Jewish folk tales that were adapted for Zoom performances. Working...

Sophie Newman, daughter of Stacey and Burt Newman of St. Louis, and Zach Legenzoff, son of Terri and Kevin Legenzoff of Wildwood, have announced their engagement. Sophie is the granddaughter of the late Bessie and Marcel Newman of St. Louis,...