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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

Jewish Movies

Is the new film “September 5” worth your time and money?

Is the new film “September 5” worth your time and money?

Cate Marquis, Special to the Jewish LightPublished January 22, 2025

Steven Spielberg's "Munich," among other films, have told the tragic story of the 1972 Munich Summer Olympics, when Palestinian terrorists took Israeli athletes hostage with heartbreaking results. "September 5" is a taut historic drama that also takes...

Apr 17, 1978; Unknown Location, USA; FILE PHOTO; Actor and race car driver Paul Newman (left) talks with driver Sam Posey (right).

How St. Louisans can honor Paul Newman’s Jewish legacy and 100th birthday

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content OfficerPublished January 21, 2025

On Sunday, Jan. 26, Paul Newman would have celebrated his 100th birthday. Known for his legendary performances, unwavering philanthropy and enduring charm, Newman is remembered not just as a Hollywood icon but as a proud Jewish figure who embraced his...

Abba Kovner and the Vilna resistance in Lithuania Courtesy of Ghetto Fighters Museum

Buried secrets uncovered: How a hidden tunnel revealed untold stories of Jewish resistance

By Olivia HayniePublished January 20, 2025

This story was originally published in the Forward. Click here to get the Forward's free email newsletters delivered to your inbox. For biblical archeologist Richard A. Freund, who excavated dozens of Holocaust sites, it was critical to not disturb victims’...

The 'Brutalist' won 3 Golden Globes, but is it worth your time and money?

The ‘Brutalist’ won 3 Golden Globes, but is it worth your time and money?

By Andy Freedman, Moment MagazinePublished January 15, 2025

This story was originally published on Moment.com. Sign up for the Moment Minute.  In the opening shot of The Brutalist, László Tóth (Adrien Brody) ascends from the depths of a ship docked at Ellis Island. World War II is over, and the Jewish...

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