Show Stoppers of St. Louis, an all-volunteer, amateur cast of 40 singers and dancers, will debut its latest musical review Saturday, Aug. 24 at 7 p.m. This will be the first of four performances, the other three being Sunday, Aug. 25 at 2 p.m.; Saturday,...

A recent incident at Nipher Middle School in Kirkwood has ignited a community debate over the presence of a Palestinian flag in an eighth-grade social studies classroom. Concerns were initially raised during the school’s curriculum night on Aug. 14,...

Growing up the son of a conservative rabbi in New Jersey, Rabbi Eliezer Finkelstein always saw rabbinical work in his future. Now, he’s joining the Bais Abraham team as the synagogue celebrates its 130th year.  “I come from a rabbinic family,”...

(JTA) — NBA great Shaquille O’Neal recorded a message for Israeli children whose relatives were killed or taken hostage in Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack, telling them “I love you” and speaking in Hebrew. Shaq recorded the video for children at Camp...

Carol Leifer has been making people laugh for a long time as a stand-up comic and writer for shows such as "Saturday Night Live," "Seinfeld" and "Curb Your Enthusiasm." Now, she’s coming to St. Louis for one unforgettable evening. Leifer will be...

Viewership for Hollywood award shows has been on the decline in recent years, with many attributing the drop to factors such as politics, negativity and unfunny hosts. However, the announcement of the hosts for the 2024 Emmys may bring a refreshing change,...

For over a century, Hollywood has been the stuff of dreams, synonymous with glitz and glamour. Yet beneath the surface lies a darker, largely untold history of antisemitism that has subtly but powerfully influenced the film industry. In his documentary...

This story originally appeared on Nosher. There is a long history of Jews working in the alcohol industry, from running the majority of taverns in Poland in the mid-19th century to founding distilleries and wineries that are still in operation today....

(New York Jewish Week) — Rifling through stacks of dusty cardboard boxes, Sarah Hopley opened one and found a faded manilla folder that looked promising. Its label read “KKK, 1983 JUN-1989.” “Here we go. Klan from the ’80s,” she said. “We’ll...

Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump said on Saturday that Jews in the United States are facing their greatest threat since World War II. “What’s happening with Israel and Jewish people, there has never been a more dangerous time since the...

As millions prepare to watch the Democratic National Convention in Chicago this week, tens of thousands of protesters are converging to rally against the ongoing war in Gaza. Inside the United Center arena, at least 30 party delegates are expected to...

The St. Louis Kaplan Feldman Holocaust Museum is pushing back the date to present the 2024 Lutz Humanitarian Award from Nov. 19 to a new date sometime in 2025.  This decision was made to better align with the availability of nominees, who have more flexibility...