By Samuel Eli Shepherd, The Forward
• Published February 16, 2025
This story was originally published in the Forward. Click here to get the Forward's free email newsletters delivered to your inbox.
In Redwood, a new Broadway musical about a New Yorker heading west after tragedy, a tree takes up most of the stage. The...
This story contains spoilers for “Apple Cider Vinegar.”
Early in the new Netflix miniseries “Apple Cider Vinegar,” the central character of Millie Blake is diagnosed with a rare cancer and told she must amputate her arm.
Desperate for...
Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
• Published February 13, 2025
I first discovered "Saturday Night Live" the way a lot of kids did—through an older, slightly cooler classmate.
It must have been in 1978 or 1979. Richard Shaw was the biggest kid at Spoede School -- not just in height but in presence. Every Monday...
By Mira Fox, The Forward
• Published February 12, 2025
This story was originally published in the Forward. Click here to get the Forward's free email newsletters delivered to your inbox.
Tu B’Shvat is the Jewish day of the trees, a celebration of all things plant and fruit. And what better way to celebrate...
Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
• Published February 11, 2025
When you think of Congregation B’nai Amoona, striking glass sculptures, layered watercolor paintings and abstract digital designs might not be the first things that come to mind. But starting this month, the synagogue’s art gallery is hosting a stunning...
Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
• Published February 9, 2025
When Ofir Tzoubari, a WashU law school alum and former St. Louis resident, launched his podcast “Dilemmas on Screen: A Jewish Perspective,” he wasn’t just creating another pop culture commentary. He was introducing something far more layered: a...
Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
• Published February 9, 2025
Celia Weingart, a 20-year-old sophomore at Miami University and St. Louis native, is bringing a fresh perspective to Jewish representation in theater. As part of a theater history class, Weingart’s research began with a simple assignment: advocate for...
Emily Trent was featured in the new movie “Seeing Someone Else.” SSE is a psychedelic coming-of-age comedy about a young man coming to terms with his future after breaking up with his girlfriend, played by Trent.
The feature-length film is currently...
Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
• Published January 30, 2025
When producer Mike Bosner brings "Shucked," one of Broadway’s most surprising hits, to The Fabulous Fox from Feb. 11–23, it will be more than just another stop on the musical’s national tour. For Bosner, it’s a homecoming—and a chance to showcase...
Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
• Published January 29, 2025
For its 30th season, running March 30 through April 8, the St. Louis Jewish Film Festival is serving up a perfectly crafted appetizer to whet your appetite for the main event.
On Sunday, Feb. 16, the St. Louis Kaplan Feldman...
Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
• Published January 29, 2025
The Brothers Lazaroff are back with their signature series of intimate Tuesday concerts, showcasing their unique sound across St. Louis’ most cherished venues. Known for their eclectic style and dedication to the local music...
The American Technion Society (ATS), Special To The Jewish Light
• Published January 28, 2025
In an exciting collaboration, award-winning screenwriter Aaron Sorkin and Warner Bros. are set to bring the extraordinary life of Al Schwimmer to the big screen. Schwimmer, an American World War II veteran, is celebrated as the father of the...
