The New Jewish Theatre will feature a historical drama about Jewish philosopher Baruch de Spinoza, with performances April 4-22.The play is David Ives’ “New Jerusalem: the Interrogation of Baruch de Spinoza at Torah Talmud Congregation: Amsterdam,...
By Ellen Futterman, Editor
• Published March 21, 2018
One 'cool' Jewish festival coming this fallThis week we turn our attention to the burgeoning arts scene in STL, with lots of news (and some schmooze) to report. “Hamilton” fans, be sure you read to the end. For starters, mark your calendars for Sunday,...
Slightly adapted from “Ottolenghi” by Yotam Ottolenghi
• Published March 21, 2018
Ingredients:1 2/3 cup finely ground almonds (almond meal) ½ cup plus 1½ tbsp. bakers sugar Finely grated zest of 1 small lemon ½ tsp. pure almond extract Pinch of salt ½ cup tart dried cherries, chopped 2 large egg whites 2 tsp. honey Powdered...
This version of charoset is the creation of Jennifer Stempel, and was inspired by Cuban island flavors. Ingredients:5 oz. dried unsweetened mango, coarsely chopped 8 oz. dried unsweetened pineapple, coarsely chopped ½ cup almond slivers, toasted 2...
Note: Kosher for Passover powdered sugar is available at Kohn’s Kosher Meat and Deli in Creve Coeur. However, if you would like to make your own, process a cup of granulated sugar with 1½ tsp. potato starch together in a food processor. To keep...
Ingredients:3 ¾ cup unbleached all-purpose flour, divided, plus more for shaping 1 ½ tsp. fine sea salt 1 ½ tsp. granulated sugar 2 tbsp. vegetable oil, plus more as needed for shaping 2 cups warm water For serving: 4 oz. (1 stick)...
By Lily Hauptman, Senior, Ladue Horton Watkins High School
• Published March 15, 2018
When many high school students are asked, “What do you want to do when you’re older?” they often respond with blank stares. Parkway Central High School senior Adina Levy is different; she knows that she will be a teacher. Through Parkway’s program...
By Adam Rush, Junior, Ladue Horton Watkins High School
• Published March 15, 2018
At age 4, I wanted to be an astronaut. I believed traveling to space would be the most fulfilling thing I could ever do. I knew exactly what I wanted to do when I grew up. It was only later that I discovered journalism. I started to read the newspaper...
BY CATE MARQUIS, SPECIAL TO THE JEWISH LIGHT
• Published March 15, 2018
“7 Days in Entebbe” retells the true story of one of the most dramatic rescue missions of all time: the July 4, 1976, raid by Israel Defense Forces to free hostages taken in an airline hijacking and held at the airport in Entebbe, Uganda.The Entebbe...
Ellen Futterman, Editor
• Published March 14, 2018
Got yourself a coveted ducat to see “Hamilton” when it plays in St. Louis April 3-22?Regardless of whether you do or don’t, you still can purchase tickets to Mandy Gonzalez when she performs at the Sheldon Concert Hall at 7 p.m. Monday, April 16....
By Ethan Kalishman, Sophomore, John Burroughs School
• Published March 14, 2018
Students at John Burroughs School in Ladue carried rainbow flags and gathered before school Monday to show their support for gay student-athlete Jake Bain and the schools’ LGBTQ community while members of the Westboro Baptist Church (WBC) protested...
