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St. Louis artist shares story behind this haunting piece of Holocaust art

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content OfficerPublished November 27, 2023

As a young boy growing up in St. Louis, metal sculpture artist Dale Dicker, 74, was surrounded by many family members who survived the Holocaust. His grandfather, Joseph Barg, saw the rise of Nazism early on and successfully got his wife Yetta's family...

Exploring American Jewish history through Kugels & Collards

Exploring American Jewish history through “Kugels & Collards”

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content OfficerPublished November 27, 2023

Food can be a vehicle for telling stories, connecting with people, and understanding our history—including the uncomfortable parts. In this episode of Can We Talk?, Jen Richler heads to Charleston, South Carolina to learn about Southern Jewish history...

What the DaVinci Code did for the Catholic Church, Rabbi Shooks book does for Judaism

What the ‘DaVinci Code’ did for the Catholic Church, Rabbi Shook’s book does for Judaism

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content OfficerPublished November 20, 2023

In 2013, when Rabbi Emeritus Mark Shook of Congregation Temple Israel first became a published author, the title of his novel was "Ezra's Scroll." The book was a story of modern intrigue mixed with ancient tragedy crisscrossing time. Now, a decade...

The mouthwatering true Jewish story of Adolph Levitt and his marvelous donut machine

The mouthwatering true Jewish story of Adolph Levitt and his marvelous donut machine

BY ARYEH GENGER, The NosherPublished November 19, 2023

In the sprawling landscape of American culinary traditions, few creations hold as cherished a place as the humble donut. Establishments like Dunkin’ Donuts, Tim Hortons, Krispy Kreme and countless neighborhood bakeries have elevated these deep-fried...

“Eretz Nehederet,” a satirical TVshow in Israel, mocked far-left American student activists in a recent English-language video. (Via YouTube)

Comedians defend Israel the best way they know how: Make ’em laugh

Amy Klein, JTAPublished November 16, 2023

(JTA) — In his viral video on social media after the Hamas attack on Israel, comedian Daniel-Ryan Spaulding riffs on the imagined reactions of an intolerably “woke” activist. “If there was a Hamas terrorist attack at a queer rave in Brooklyn...

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Artist Jasmine Raskas’ latest work coming to COCA

Published November 13, 2023

Artist Jasmine Raskas has an exhibition at COCA through Dec. 10 called “Eternal Jungle,” which she describes as an immersive installation, including sculpture, painting, light, sound and touch. “The goal of this installation is to explore sentience...

JewCE co-creators Fabrice Sapolsky and Dr. Miriam Eve Mora pose in front of the poster of the event. (Fabrice Sapolsky)

How Jewish St. Louis comic lovers can join in this weekends JewCE festivities in NYC

Jacob Henry, JTAPublished November 10, 2023

(New York Jewish Week) —  Jews and comic books — two deeply entwined entities — will be the subject of a new pop culture event this weekend in New York, but all fans in St. Louis are invited to attend and enjoy virtually. Billed as the “ultimate...

‘Mr. Z: What Happens Early in Life Lasts A Lifetime’ is a short documentary directed by St. Louisan Barbara Langsam Shuman.

Local Jewish filmmaker’s documentary is featured in this year’s festival

By Cate Marquis, Special to the Jewish LightPublished November 9, 2023

Among the many films featured in the 32nd annual Whitaker St. Louis International Film Festival, which runs Nov. 9 - 19, is a short documentary by St. Louis Jewish director Barbara Langsam Shuman called “Mr. Z: What Happens Early in Life Lasts a Lifetime.”...

New Yorker cartoonist Roz Chast will discuss her new book, ‘I Must Be Dreaming.’ in St. Louis on Nov. 13. Photo: Bill Hayes

Dreams power ‘New Yorker’ cartoonist’s new book

By Ellen F. Harris , Special to the Jewish LightPublished November 9, 2023

A few times a month, Roz Chast takes the train from Connecticut to her pied de terre on the Upper West Side of Manhattan, where she lived for many years before moving to the suburbs to raise her family.  “It’s still where I feel most at home,...

A look at St. Louis International Film Festivals Jewish-themed and Israeli films

A look at St. Louis International Film Festival’s Jewish-themed and Israeli films

By Cate Marquis , Special to the Jewish LightPublished November 9, 2023

Fall brings colorful leaves and the St. Louis International Film Festival (SLIFF), which runs Nov. 9-19 this year, at several venues including the Hi-Pointe Theater, which is now owned by Cinema St. Louis, the non-profit that presents the annual international...

(L) Karri Rosenthal and (R) Angie Offstein.

Creators of popular St. Louis based podcast ‘Held’ to be featured guests on ‘Coffee Talk with SnL’

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content OfficerPublished November 8, 2023

The Nov. 21 edition of the popular live Zoom show “Coffee Talk with SnL” promises to be a must-see episode. Hosted by the National Council of Jewish Women St. Louis’ past president Susan Katzman and vice president of membership Lisa Gubernik,...

Lee Hoffman Agiv of Bonot Alternativa.

Inside Israel’s ‘Women’s War Room’ filled with female heroes

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content OfficerPublished November 7, 2023

Israel has been at war with Hamas for nearly a month. Israeli and Palestinian casualties are devastating–and mounting. In Israel, women are on the front lines of a major grassroots mobilization: providing emergency relief to a country in crisis. An...

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