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St. Louis Jewish Light

A nonprofit, independent news source to inform, inspire, educate and connect the St. Louis Jewish community.

St. Louis Jewish Light

A nonprofit, independent news source to inform, inspire, educate and connect the St. Louis Jewish community.

St. Louis Jewish Light

Wendy Flusser.

Butterfly in bloom: Wendy Flusser’s journey from corporate hustle to community hero

Bill Motchan, Special To The Jewish LightPublished November 21, 2024

If there’s a cause that Wendy Flusser believes in, she’ll pitch in to do whatever volunteer work is needed. A good example is women’s reproductive rights.  Flusser, chairperson of Jews for Abortion Access, worked diligently on the petition drive...

This special "Meet Me in St. Louis" reunion is 80 years in the making!

Meet Me in St. Louis reunion! Judy Garland’s iconic costumes return for a Hanukristmas spectacle

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content OfficerPublished November 21, 2024

It’s a rare treat when Hollywood history and St. Louis nostalgia meet in perfect harmony—like an old-timey Technicolor dream come true. As the holiday season draws closer, the Missouri History Museum has pulled off an enchanting reunion: Judy Garland’s...

Todd Siwak

Todd Siwak to become next Federation board chair

Published November 21, 2024

Todd Siwak will serve as the new board chair of Jewish Federation of St. Louis, starting in January. Siwak succeeds Bob Newmark, who, during his two-year term chairing the board, provided dedicated leadership to the Federation. Siwak brings extensive...

The power of couscous

By Vered GuttmanPublished November 21, 2024

This story was originally published on Moment.com. Sign up for the Moment Minute. Einat Admony, an Israeli chef celebrated for her modern takes on Middle Eastern cuisine, shifts focus at her Manhattan restaurant, Kish-Kash, to traditional...

Sami Seigel, AKA 'Ivy Rush' releases new single

Sami Seigel, AKA ‘Ivy Rush’ releases new single

Published November 21, 2024

Sami Seigel released a new original single, “Misfit,” under her professional name, Ivy Rush. Watch her perform here. The song will be part of her upcoming album with the same title. Along with her music, Seigel is an administrative assistant with...

Amy Fenster Brown, Linda Sandmel, Sharon Weissman, Barb Kramer, Rich Kramer, Ken Weintraub, Ram Lakshmanam, Rachel Sanger, Wendy Flusser, Hillary Friedman, Peggy Cohen Voss, Ellen Schapiro and Debbie Lefton

The Jewish Light honors 11 ‘Unsung Heroes’

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content OfficerPublished November 20, 2024

The St. Louis Jewish Light hosted its 15th annual Unsung Heroes event Nov. 20 at the St. Louis Kaplan Feldman Holocaust Museum. The evening, co-chaired by Debbie Lefton and Amy Fenster Brown, recognized nine individuals and one married...

Cantor Shirel Richman

Shaving Israel hosting Hanukkah party

Published November 20, 2024

Shaving Israel is sponsoring a Hanukkah Party on Sunday, Dec. 8 at the Mirowitz Center from 1 to 3 p.m.  The event will include entertainment, delicious snacks, lots of songs and fun – but most importantly, learn about what Shaving Israel does and...

Marian Steen

Marian Steen’s art showcased at Lambert Airport

Published November 20, 2024

Local artist Marian Steen is part of the Lambert Arts and Cultural Program, a showcase of cultural diversity and creative talent not only in St. Louis, but worldwide. The terminals and surrounding facilities incorporate rotating art exhibits and permanent...

Frank & Helen's

Fans of Frank & Helen’s mourn as longtime U. City restaurant announces plans to close

Ellen Futterman, Editor-in-ChiefPublished November 19, 2024

After nearly 70 years of serving up comfort food and equally comforting memories, Frank & Helen’s, a beloved fixture in University City, is closing its doors for good Dec. 8.  For members of the St. Louis Jewish community who grew up with the...

Dana Sandweiss

Dana Sandweiss to receive Hannah G. Solomon Founder Award

Published November 19, 2024

The National Council of Jewish Women-St. Louis will honor Dana Sandweiss with its Hannah G. Solomon Founder’s Award, NCJW’s most prestigious recognition on Thursday, April 3, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Congregation Shaare Emeth, 11645 Ladue Road. NCJW’s...

What to know before you see 'First Date' at the New Jewish Theatre

What to know before you see ‘First Date’ at the New Jewish Theatre

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content OfficerPublished November 18, 2024

The New Jewish Theatre will close out its 2024 season with “First Date,” a romantic musical comedy that hopes to take audiences on a rollercoaster of laughter, heart and unexpected surprises. Before heading to the Wool...

On the left: Two video screen grabs from Ohio. A group of neo-Nazis marched through downtown Columbus, Ohio, waving swastika flags and displaying antisemitic language, Nov. 16, 2024. (Screenshot via CBS News)

On the right, image taken Oct. 5 in Town & Country, Mo.

St. Louis white supremacist group tied to hate-fueled rally in Ohio

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content OfficerPublished November 18, 2024

A hate-fueled demonstration in Columbus, Ohio, by the St. Louis-based white supremacist group known as the Hate Club, has drawn condemnation from the White House, along with city, state and Jewish community leaders. The group, carrying Nazi flags, marched...

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