This story was originally published on Moment.com. Sign up for the Moment Minute.  INDEPENDENT I humbly refer the question to rabbis far older and more learned than I, beginning with the third-century Rabbi Yochanan. His response (in the Babylonian...

The one-year anniversary of the Oct. 7 terror attack on Israel served as a stark reminder of the ongoing crisis, but this awareness must not fade. To keep the stories of the hostages and the impact of terrorism at the forefront, the St. Louis Jewish community...

Before Oct. 7, actor and comedian Michael Rapaport referred to himself as a “lox and bagels Jew” — proud of his heritage, though not very involved. But after Hamas’ deadly attack on Israel last year, Rapaport — best known for his roles on the...

Anxiety, anger, stress and sleepless nights. They are all common behaviors experienced by military veterans, particularly those engaged in combat. These soldiers have experienced trauma. That is especially true for Israel Defense Forces soldiers tasked...

A Bintel Brief, Yiddish for a bundle of letters, has been solving reader dilemmas since 1906. Send yours via email, social media or this form. Dear Bintel, My husband is nearing the end of his life due to cancer. He wants assisted suicide, legal...

New Hope Party leader Gideon Sa’ar said on Sunday that the state of Lebanon should be held responsible for the Hezbollah drone attack on the Caesarea residence of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Saturday. “From the territory of a U.N....

A golf trip to Bandon Dunes in Oregon or The Belfry in England means booking tee times many months in advance, making travel plans and a hefty budget. Or you could play those two golf courses virtually for the cost of a dozen Titleist Pro V1 balls. That’s...

"A Beautiful Noise," which celebrates the life and career of Neil Diamond, details the Jewish musician’s journey from his early days as a struggling singer-songwriter to becoming a worldwide sensation. The show explores themes of love, fame and personal...

Beth Hamedrosh Hagodol Cemetery, located at 9125 Ladue Rd., is nearing completion of significant upgrades to enhance the visitor experience and preserve the cemetery’s historic grounds. The improvements include a new office and garage, updated walkways,...

Autumn fills my soul with beauty. I take delight in the crisp air, and the artist’s array of beautiful leaves. The audible crunch of leaves under my boots is an old familiar sound. I welcome dusk at an earlier hour. The long evening stretches ahead...

Hanukkah Hullabaloo returns to The Grandel Theatre on Saturday, Dec. 7. Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 18 for the 14th annual celebration of the Festival of Lights with a musical extravaganza. The event is hosted by the Brothers Lazaroff,...