A major Jewish Democratic group is stepping up efforts to engage Jewish voters in crucial swing states ahead of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) in Chicago next week. In a 30-second digital ad, exclusively shared with the Forward and set to...

It was a bright and hopeful Wednesday morning as Saul Mirowitz Jewish Community School opened its doors for the new school year. The day was filled with joy as the school welcomed the new Kindergarten class and marked the "last first day" for the 8th...

The popular summer festival season continues in our area, and like at any popular festival gathering, music is often a major highlight. This year's St. Charles Jewish Festival, on Sunday, Aug. 25, is no exception, with several musical acts of...

For many of us, the place and time where we grew up holds a special spot in our hearts, representing an iconic way of life filled with a deep sense of belonging and love. We've all likely felt that our story was one worth...

Get ready, St. Louis. The much-anticipated Sababa Jewish Arts & Culture Festival is back, bringing its unique blend of art, music and food to a new location. After previous celebrations on the campus of Washington University in 2018 and 2022, Sababa...

Marc and Nancy celebrated their 60th anniversary on August 13, 2024, on a cruise to Mexico. They met at the University of Miami when they were 19 years old and have had a 60+ year love affair. They have two children: Michael, an attorney in St. Louis,...

As "Hamilton" makes its return to the Fox Theatre in St. Louis later this month, we're taking another look at the intriguing historical debate surrounding Alexander Hamilton's potential Jewish heritage. According to Andrew R. Porwancher, various factors...

Whether you’re discovering Judaism for the first time or need a refresher, the 2024 “Intro to Judaism” course is an inviting way to explore Jewish history, holidays, life cycle events, and the Jewish way of living. Rabbi Rachel Bearman of Congregation...

Barbara Ann Weil, 1/8/1936 – 8/12/2024 Barbara Weil was born to Sylvia and Albert Podell in Chicago, Illinois on January 8th, 1936. She passed away peacefully at home on August 12th, 2024. She is survived by her husband of 65 years, Paul Weil,...

Lenore Prelutsky, August 12, 2024 Beloved wife of the late Sanford Prelutsky; dear mother and mother-in-law of Steven (Melinda) Prelutsky and Alan (Stacey) Prelutsky; dear grandmother of Zachary, Bryce, Noah and Brady Prelutsky.  She leaves behind...

More good news for the St. Louis kosher community: On Wednesday, Aug. 14, after the end of Tisha B'av, St. Louis' newest kosher deli, Nate’s Kosher Deli, will officially add deli take-out service. The take-out menu will be limited to eight items, according...