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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

Avi Rosenberg

He’s not Nate, but close: Meet Avi Rosenberg, owner of ‘Nate’s Kosher Deli,’ opening today

Bill Motchan, Special To The Jewish LightPublished August 7, 2024

Nate's Kosher Deli will officially open on Thursday, August 8, initially offering only kosher butcher service. Chicken, beef, and lamb will be cut to order and available pre-packaged. The business at 10405 Old Olive Street Road is working under the supervision...

With antisemitism on the ballot, Wesley Bell ousts Cori Bush in high-stakes Missouri primary

With antisemitism on the ballot, Wesley Bell ousts Cori Bush in high-stakes Missouri primary

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content OfficerPublished August 6, 2024

In a closely contested primary, St. Louis County prosecutor Wesley Bell has defeated incumbent Rep. Cori Bush for Missouri’s 1st Congressional District seat, according the Associated Press.  The victory marks a significant shift in the district, with...

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz arrives at City Hall in Bloomington, Minnesota, Aug. 1, 2024. (Stephen Maturen/Getty Images)

Now VP candidate, Gov. Walz has long history with Jewish community

Lonny Goldsmith, TC JewfolkPublished August 6, 2024

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has been picked as the Vice President candidate on the Democratic ticket topped by current VP, Kamala Harris, according to a social media announcement from Harris. He is the first Minnesotan on a national ticket since former...

An Israeli child holding the Giborei Israel toy soldiers. Photo courtesy of Giborei Israel

Israeli company debuts IDF action figures for kids

By Yulia Karra, Israel21cPublished August 6, 2024

Two years ago, Marvel Studios announced it will bring its 1980s comic book character “Sabra,” a former spy for Israel’s Mossad agency, to the big screen in its upcoming Captain America: Brave New World film. Popular Israeli actress Shira...

Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro speaks during a visit to the Erie West Senior Center to discuss property tax and rent rebate programs for seniors on May 4, 2023.

Meet America’s potential first Jewish second family

By Benyamin Cohen, Jacob Kornbluh, Rebecca Massel, The ForwardPublished August 5, 2024

Josh Shapiro, the popular Pennsylvania governor, is on the short list of potential running mates for presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris. Here’s the inside look at what could be the first Jewish Second Family: the Shapiros. Who...

Eylon Levy in Toronto. Credit: Courtesy.

Words as Weapons: How one man is giving us the words we need to defend Jews and Israel

Dave Gordon (JNS)Published August 5, 2024

Eylon Levy became an Internet meme after the Sky News presenter Kay Burley asked him on Nov. 23 if the Jewish state values Palestinians less than Israelis since it is willing to engage in lopsided prisoner swaps, with each Israeli exchanged for many more...

Joseph Hirsch, American, 1910–1981; “Fruit in the Rain”, about 1938; watercolor over graphite, with scraped highlights; 14 1/4 x 17 7/8 in.; Saint Louis Art Museum, Gift of the Federal Works Agency, Work Projects Administration 290:1943

Jewish artists shine as part of newest St. Louis Art Museum’ exhibition

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content OfficerPublished August 5, 2024

Back in the 1930s, as Franklin Roosevelt's New Deal and its Works Progress Administration aimed to steer the country back to prosperity, the government came up with a bold plan. They decided to hire over 10,000 American artists to create various forms...

Photo by Bill Motchan.

St. Louis Jewish community steps up big for area kids

Bill Motchan, Special to the Jewish Light=Published August 5, 2024

A line of excited children waited patiently for their turn to get coats, hats and school supplies at the annual Back To School! Store held Sunday, Aug. 4 at Temple Israel. The event helps provide 2,100 elementary school children in underserved communities...

Josh Shapiro

Shapiro need not apologize for a op-ed he wrote 31 years ago

David Suissa (Jewish Journal via JNS)Published August 4, 2024

“I do not believe that the Israelis and the Palestinians have achieved peace, nor do I believe that this will mark an end to the blood and tears,” the 20-year-old student argued in a 1993 op-ed in his college paper. This wasn’t a popular view at...

At the St. Charles Jewish Festival this August, visitors were greeted by an oversized shipping container and artist Zack Smithey. Together, the community helped paint the container and decorate it with hundreds of hearts and Jewish-themed imagery, like Shabbat candles. It would become the new sukkah of the Chabad Jewish Center of St. Charles County, Mo.

Giant Jewish family festival moving to new location

Bill Motchan, Special To The Jewish LightPublished August 4, 2024

The St. Charles Jewish Festival returns this month to celebrate Jewish life and culture in a new venue. On Sunday, Aug. 25, the festival will run from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Lewis & Clark Boat House parking lot located at 1050 S. Riverside Drive...

Lynne Isaccs Palen

Don’t miss out: Free admission to ‘Lynnie’s Light for Life’ fundraiser – Make a difference in cancer support

Published August 4, 2024

"Lynnie's Light for Life," dedicated to making a difference in the lives of cancer patients, educating those at risk for developing hereditary cancer and empowering Jewish women, will take place on Sept. 4, at the Jewish Community Center near Creve Coeur....

Why New Jewish Theatre's 2025 season is a must-see

Why New Jewish Theatre’s 2025 season is a must-see

Published August 4, 2024

Supporters and volunteers of the New Jewish Theatre (NJT) gathered for an afternoon of tea and entertainment at the first annual NJTea fundraiser on Sunday, August 4. During the event, NJT Creative Director Rebekah Scallet announced the highly anticipated...

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