Since 2004, the Kipnis-Wilson/Friedland Award has honored extraordinary women who have set a high standard for philanthropy and volunteerism. This week, Vicki Singer of St. Louis joined their ranks as she was recognized at the International Lion of Judah...

This story was originally published in the Forward. Click here to get the Forward's free email newsletters delivered to your inbox. Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump’s nominee for secretary of defense, avowed that he is a Christian who “robustly supports”...

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the Pentagon faced tough questions from Democrats at his Senate confirmation hearing on Tuesday about his drinking, allegations of sexual misconduct and comments about the role of women in the military....

Stephen Spielberg's "Munich," among other films, have told the tragic story of the 1972 Munich Summer Olympics, when Palestinian terrorists took Israeli athletes hostage with heartbreaking results. "September 5" is a taut historic drama that also takes...

Disclaimer: In recognition of sensitivities surrounding this topic, we wish to inform readers that the following article includes references to non-kosher foods. Well, folks, here I am, eating my words—and apparently an Asiago Bagel Stack from Panera...

Even the most adventurous eater may not be familiar with egusi stew from West Africa. Or the savory Swahili rich dish known as pilau. Then there is sambusak, a Mediterranean golden meat-filled pastry. These are some of the unique international recipes...

Heads up, St. Louis bagel lovers. The Gateway City has just scored a culinary homerun with the arrival of authentic New York bagels from the legendary Ess-a-Bagel. These aren’t just New York-style bagels; they’re the...

This story was originally published in the Forward. Click here to get the Forward's free email newsletters delivered to your inbox. Rabbi Joshua Levine Grater stood in what used to be his family room, a place that once pulsed with life — holiday gatherings,...

Let’s talk bedtime battles. We’ve all been there: the little ones demand a story, but you’re juggling three tasks at once. Now, PJ Library has your back. On Jan. 16, the organization, which offers free, high-quality Jewish books and music each month...

So in honor of the St. Louis Jewish Light's Third Annual Bagel Week celebration, here is our Ultimate Guide to St. Louis Homemade Bagels. The bagel. Is it simplicity or complexity that has allowed the bagel to endure for centuries and become a staple...

Editor’s Note: The On Being Jewish Now event with Zibby Owens and Alison Hammer, originally scheduled for Jan. 21 at Temple Emanuel, has been postponed. One of the featured guests, has a home in the Pacific Palisades and she focused on supporting her...