As the conflict in Gaza continues to shape headlines and political discourse, Congregation B’nai Amoona is providing a space for critical discussion on the region’s future. The event, titled “What’s Next for Gaza,” will take place on Feb. 27...

A week in Israel gave a group of St. Louis Jewish leaders a firsthand look at resilience, grief and the deep connections that sustain communities in crisis. Members of the Jewish Federation of St. Louis’ Israel & Overseas Committee recently returned...

“Kitchen Conversations: Sharing Secrets to Kitchen Design Success,” is the latest book co-written by former St. Louisans Barbara Ballinger and Margaret “Meg” Crane. It is jam packed with great ideas as it takes readers through the design process...

During the Super Bowl, Kanye West, now known as Ye, ran an ad directing viewers to his website, where the only item for sale was a white T-shirt featuring a black swastika​​. The backlash was immediate, with widespread condemnation from public figures...

Shana Tozer is back in St. Louis and is the new digital communications coordinator at Congregation Shaare Emeth. She is responsible for the printed bulletin, weekly digital newsletter and all social media. In addition, Tozer is a photographer with...

When you think of Congregation B’nai Amoona, striking glass sculptures, layered watercolor paintings and abstract digital designs might not be the first things that come to mind. But starting this month, the synagogue’s art gallery is hosting a stunning...

U.S. President Donald Trump vowed on Monday that “all hell is going to break out” if Hamas did not release the remaining hostages by Saturday. “As far as I’m concerned, if all of the hostages aren’t returned by Saturday at 12 o’clock—I...

Rapper Kanye West, who now goes by Ye, released an ad during the Super Bowl that directed people to his website Yeezy.com, which now only sells one item: a white T-shirt with a black swastika. The rapper filmed the 30-second advertisement on his iPhone...

Former St. Louisan Sarah Jacobsohn was named the 2024 Women’s Athlete of the Year by Ultimate Canada and awarded Co-Defensive Player of the Year by Ultiworld, the premier news media site dedicated to the sport of ultimate (frisbee). Jacobsohn was born...

To earn a pioneering merit badge, a scout must be able to tie a square knot. A Ner Tamid scouting emblem requires a different set of skills—like explaining the significance of a tallis, a kippah and the contents of the tefillin. Those are just a...

Hamas said it will delay an Israeli hostage release scheduled for Feb. 15 until further notice due to Israel’s alleged violations of the ceasefire agreement, a spokesman for the terror group stated. Abu Obeida, spokesman for Hamas’s Al-Qassam Brigades, posted...