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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

A nonprofit, independent news source to inform, inspire, educate and connect the St. Louis Jewish community.

St. Louis Jewish Light

Michael Howard Izsak

Michael Howard Izsak

Published December 15, 2024

  Michael Howard Izsak (10/16/1959 – 12/14/2024) Michael Izsak passed away on December 14, 2024, surrounded by his loved ones. Loving husband to Allison Izsak for 25 years; beloved father of Rachel and Sophie; son of Mildred Izsak and...

Bagel baker Raekwon Kinnard, and owner/partners William Goldmeier and Giti Fredman

Bliss! Kosher bagel shop rising on Delmar

Bill Motchan, Special To The Jewish LightPublished December 15, 2024

St. Louis will soon get a new kosher certified bagel shop. Bagels and Bliss is taking over space that previously housed Edible Arrangements at 8141 Delmar Blvd. An opening is planned for late December. The partner-owners of Bagels and Bliss are Giti...

Mayim Bialik shares her hot takes about bagels

Mayim Bialik shares her hot takes about bagels

Lior Zaltzman, KvellerPublished December 15, 2024

This week, comedian and Jewish mom Iliza Shlesinger had actress Mayim Bialik on the first YouTube episode of her podcast, “Ask Iliza Anything,” and rightfully introduced her as everyone’s “favorite Jewish person” to share a hot take in a segment...

David Makovsky

World leaders trust him, and now he’s talking to you—St. Louisan David Makovsky’s must-see webinar

Published December 15, 2024

It’s not every day that a St. Louis native who’s advised world leaders, written bestsellers, and mapped out Middle East peace solutions hops on Zoom to chat. But on Tuesday, Dec. 17, at 7:30 p.m., David Makovsky is doing just that. Hosted by the Jewish...

Frank & Helen's

Part Two of the ‘Lost Tables’ podcast on Frank & Helen’s story now available

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content OfficerPublished December 15, 2024

Last week, we told you about part one of the "Lost Tables" podcast on Frank & Helen’s restaurant, a beloved University City institution. Now, we’re excited to share that Part Two of the podcast is available. This two-part series dives deep into...

Time Magazine Cover.

Trump talks about Israel in Time’s Person of the Year interview

By Jacob Kornbluh, The ForwardPublished December 12, 2024

This story was originally published in the Forward. Click here to get the Forward's free email newsletters delivered to your inbox. President-elect Donald Trump outlined his vision for achieving peace in the Middle East – including his stance...

‘Wicked’ clever: Six13’s latest Hanukkah parody hits all the right notes

‘Wicked’ clever: Six13’s latest Hanukkah parody hits all the right notes

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content OfficerPublished December 12, 2024

Jewish a cappella sensation Six13, known for their creative and entertaining Hanukkah parodies, has once again brightened the Festival of Lights. This year, their newest video channels the magic of the Broadway and big screen hit "Wicked," bringing a...

Jeremy Leib.

Lieb named top Coldwell Banker agent

Published December 12, 2024

Out of 138 agents, Jeremy Lieb was named the No. 1 real estate agent in Coldwell Banker Realty-Gundaker’s Kirkwood office this past September. Of the nine offices in the St. Louis region, he ranked No. 4. Lieb, who specializes in residential sales,...

Hard hats and hot latkes: Chabad’s Hanukkah event at Home Depot is back!

Hard hats and hot latkes: Chabad’s Hanukkah event at Home Depot is back!

Published December 12, 2024

Let’s be honest, when you think of Hanukkah prep, your first thought probably isn’t, “I need to hit up The Home Depot.” But for the past 16 years, Chabad of Greater St. Louis has been flipping that script—and it’s been a glowing success (pun...

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Should Jews mourn the loss of the Friars Club?

By Benjamin Ivry, The ForwardPublished December 12, 2024

This story was originally published in the Forward. Click here to get the Forward's free email newsletters delivered to your inbox. The news that the Manhattan townhouse occupied by the Friars Club was auctioned on Dec. 10 at a foreclosure sale raises...

In ‘The Order,’ starring Marc Maron and Jude Law enters the heart of white nationalist darkness

In ‘The Order,’ starring Marc Maron and Jude Law enters the heart of white nationalist darkness

By PJ Grisar, The ForwardPublished December 11, 2024

This story was originally published in the Forward. Click here to get the Forward's free email newsletters delivered to your inbox. The first thing you hear in The Order, a propulsive thriller about a white power group’s plans to spark a race war,...

The old ZBT house at 7020 Forsyth Blvd.

Demolished but not forgotten: Chabad breathes new life Into ZBT lot at WashU

Bill Motchan, Special to the Jewish LightPublished December 11, 2024

The ZBT House was a 75-year-old Washington University institution. The building was demolished last July, but the space it sat on is still serving Jewish students. Chabad on Campus is now using the lot for its events. That has been a blessing for the...

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