Saul Mirowitz Jewish Community School’s Hanukkah Extravaganukkah showcased the singing talents of students on Friday, December 20 at Congregation B’nai Amoona. Mirowitz school supporters listened to songs performed by each class. The program was...

The holiday season is about to kick into high gear.  This year we’ve got Hanukkah and Christmas on the same day, followed a week later by New Year’s Eve.  That’s a lot of celebrating, eating and drinking interspersed with gift giving, gift receiving...

My husband recently came across a T-shirt online printed with the following message: “When Life Gives You Potatoes, Make Latkes!” Clever, I thought, and with the celebration of Hanukkah just a week away, so appropriate.  However, latkes weren’t...

When Santa slides down the chimney, he may find sufganiyot and latkes instead of cookies and milk in some homes. This month, the first night of Hanukkah will occur on Christmas Day. Since 1900, the 25th day of Kislev and the 25th day of December have...

There could be more nachas for Madam Owlberta Wobblewings in early 2025. We first introduced you to Ms. Wobblewings, a great horned owl who took up temporary residence on the balcony outside an apartment rented by Rebecca and Zach Berg—in Owlivette....

Harriet Kopolow is among the 12 who were honored at the 20th Ageless Remarkable St. Louisans Gala hosted by St. Andrew’s Resources Charitable Foundation. This event recognizes adults ages 70 and older who make an impact through their philanthropy,...

Dave Blatt has joined Anders CPAs + Advisors as a principal and technology practice leader. He leads the Anders Technology AI and Automation service line, empowering clients to gain operational efficiencies and innovative capabilities AI can provide.

Vickie Shuchart is the new communications and marketing manager for the Goldring/Woldenberg Institute for Southern Jewish Life. It is a regional nonprofit serving 13 southern states. Shuchart was most recently the director of strategic operations at...

Harvey Wallace, co-founder of the certified public accounting firm, Brown Smith Wallace, has joined Private Fiduciary Solutions (PFS) as a client development advisor. PFS was created to serve as an alternative to a corporate trust company by providing...

Praise for rabbi’s recent commentaries We are very impressed with the articles that Rabbi Ze’ev Smason submits to the Jewish Light. He always sheds a light on the truth and shares his exemplary wisdom to the Jewish people. We always look forward...

What we do and what we say matters; once we do or say something, there is often no turning back. One of life’s most important lessons is to think before we speak or act.  In reflecting on this week’s Torah portion, one cannot help but wonder how...