“There is nothing I’d rather be doing with my life right now, more than serving the country of Israel,” said Myles Rosenblum, his voice steady with conviction, with just a hint of anger. “To my core and soul, nothing is more important. I know...

Barb Kramer’s oven has seen a lot of lasagna. She’s baked about 250 trays over the past few years in her volunteer role as a lasagna chef for Lasagna Love, a homemade-meal delivery organization. That’s where Barb’s husband, Rich, enters the picture....

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump vowed consequences for Hamas on Monday if the terror group did not release its hostages before inauguration day. Writing on his Truth Social platform, Trump said that there had been “all talk, no action” to free...

Cholent is far more than just a dish; it’s a centuries-old testament to Jewish resilience, creativity, and tradition. As Joanna O’Leary notes in her article, “The Brief History of Cholent” for the Nosher, this “unctuous stew came into...

For over 75 years, the St. Louis Jewish Light has amplified local Jewish voices, telling the stories that matter most to our community. But our mission goes beyond just reporting the news - we spark conversations, foster understanding, and celebrate our...

For Jewish St. Louisans, uncovering the stories and histories of their families have become more than just a personal journey—it’s a community effort. Genealogy, the study of family lineage and history, has seen a rise in popularity, especially within...

The Torah (Five Books of Moses) are sacred texts for major Western monotheistic faiths. But who wrote the Torah? (Hint: Not Moses.) Join Judaic educator Richard Gavatin for a thought-provoking discussion exploring the Documentary Hypothesis,...

This story was originally published in the Forward. Click here to get the Forward's free email newsletters delivered to your inbox. September 5, director Tim Fehlbaum’s gripping control room thriller about the 1972 massacre at the Munich Olympics...

More than 2,000 runners and walkers -- and several dozen dogs-- participated in the Olivette Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving morning, Nov. 28. The event, now in its 11th year, follows a 5K course that begins and ends at Stacy Park. The Turkey Trot entrance...

The winter season kicks off a new Holocaust Composer Series—a collaboration between the St. Louis Kaplan Feldman Holocaust Museum and the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra (SLSO) to humanize Holocaust education. “We wanted to bring everything to life...