MONTREAL (JTA) — Just inside the gate of the Shaar Hashomayim synagogue off Boulevard du Mont Royal, a gravestone bears an unusual Star of David, the sharp angles of its two opposing triangles — one reaching heavenward, the other aimed at the earth...
BY STEPHEN COHEN, SPECIAL TO THE JEWISH LIGHT
• Published April 19, 2018
If you’ve been thinking about seeing “Sunken Cities: Egypt’s Lost Worlds” at the St. Louis Art Museum, do not wait. That’s because in all likelihood, you’re going to want to go back multiple times to take in all that this special exhibition...
Hannah Shapiro, daughter of Larry and Bev Shapiro of St. Louis, and Harrison Lyss, son of Jocelyn Shorin Lyss and Andy Lyss of South Carolina have announced their engagement.Hannah is the granddaughter of the late Sophie and Herb Friedman of South Africa,...
BY DAVID BAUGHER, SPECIAL TO THE JEWISH LIGHT
• Published April 19, 2018
An upcoming event is set to inform the St. Louis community on the prevalence of certain forms of cancer among Ashkenazi Jews.“Understand Cancer Risk: Genetics and More” will be presented Tuesday, April 24, at the Jewish Community Center in Creve Coeur.“We...
Amanda Packman, daughter of Michael and Diane Packman of St. Louis, and Michael Stein, son of Robert and Rosalie Stein of St. Louis (formerly of Grand Rapids, Mich.), have announced their engagement. Amanda is the granddaughter of the late Aaron and...
Ellen Futterman, Editor
• Published April 18, 2018
NJT gets new ADSometimes things just work out. That’s certainly the case with Edward Coffield recently being named Artistic Director of the New Jewish Theatre. He will replace Kathleen Sitzer, who is retiring in July after 22 years with NJT, and neither...
(JTA) — From his birthplace in Boston to New York, Berlin, South Africa, China and Israel, Leonard Bernstein (1918-1990), the larger-than-life conductor, pianist, composer, educator and bon vivant, is being celebrated in a two-year bonanza of concerts,...
By Jenna Gold, Sophomore, Ladue Horton Watkins High School
• Published April 12, 2018
A study abroad opportunity provides thousands of university students across the country with unique and enriching experiences. Many Jewish students and students from the St. Louis area have taken advantage of this opportunity, and as a result, they have...
By Megan Rubenstein, Senior, Parkway North High School
• Published April 12, 2018
Hundreds of thousands of people across the country joined the March For Our Lives movement March 24 in more than 500 cities around the world. The movement, which was started after 17 students and faculty were killed at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School...
By Greg Svirnovsky, Senior, MICDS
• Published April 12, 2018
From the mouthwatering frozen custard of Ted Drewes, to the hot toasted ravioli at Sportsman’s Park Restaurant & Bar, St. Louis is home to some great restaurants and food traditions. It’s the birthplace of the ice cream cone, gooey butter cake...
The Ohr Chadash Teen Page of the Jewish Light is calling for applications from high school students for the 2018-2019 staff. Positions to be filled include writers, editors, photographers, online editors, graphic artists and more. The 2018-2019 school...
BY ROBERT A. COHN, EDITOR-IN-CHIEF EMERITUS
• Published April 11, 2018
In one of the most shameful episodes of Jewish history, the astoundingly brilliant Baruch de Spinoza was railroaded into a harsh cherem, or excommunication, from the Jewish religion in the very Talmud Torah Congregation in Amsterdam he was once considered...
