Leslie McCarthy and Jordan Palmer
• Published March 27, 2022
As a student designer in the Sam Fox School of Design & Visual Arts, Jillian Shatken, BFA ’07, never aspired to be the head of a fashion label. But if her time at Washington University taught her anything, it’s that when a creative opportunity...
Can cannabis cure breast cancer? Not yet, unfortunately. But according to Herzliya-based startup Cannabotech, when paired with medical mushrooms cannabis may one day be able to reduce the amount of chemotherapy patients need to take.
“We know that...
Seth Rogovoy, The Forward
• Published March 27, 2022
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Does Bob Dylan write his songs in black and white or in color?
This is just one question of many...
Sunday's 94th annual Academy Awards is full of Jewish-related nominees, with Denis Villeneuve’s “Dune” garnering a whopping 11 nominations. Hans Zimmer (who was previously nominated for his work on “The Prince of Egypt”) got a nod for Best Score....
Rachel Gordan, The Forward
• Published March 26, 2022
In 1948, when the cinematic version of her story, “Gentleman’s Agreement,” received the Oscar for best picture, Laura Z. Hobson was a 47-year-old, divorced, Jewish single mother living in Manhattan. The success of “Gentleman’s Agreement,”...
JUDITH NEWMARK, Special to the Jewish Light
• Published March 26, 2022
A Jew who escaped the Third Reich gets to New York. What should he do there? What else? Write comedy!
That man, Val, is portrayed with aplomb and a zesty Yiddish accent by Aaron Mermelstein in the New Jewish Theatre’s production of “Laughter on...
Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
• Published March 24, 2022
Talk about a do-over.
Two years ago, the programs were printed, the menu set and everything was going as planned. The Women's Event—a nonprofit organization that raises funds for cancer research, prevention, and care—was set to host its second...
.... And the award for best title of a Jewish podcast goes to.... "Can We Talk?" from the Jewish Women's Archive.
Seriously, what a great name for this conversational podcast, and it's time it gets the spotlight it deserves. The Jewish Women's Archive...
(JTA) — Matchmaker, matchmaker — are you going on Netflix?
The streaming giant announced a new “Jewish Matchmaking” series on Thursday, modeled after its hit “Indian Matchmaking.”
Details are scant, and there is no premiere date, but Netflix’s...
Dan Buffa and Jordan Palmer
• Published March 23, 2022
Zoey Deutch wasn't just sitting on the couch one day and suddenly thought up the idea to be an actress. For the 27-year-old, it was simply something she had always wanted to do. It helped that acting and Hollywood was a way of life in her family. Deutch's...
The National Council of Jewish Women in St. Louis (NCJWSTL) will finally celebrate its 125th Anniversary. The original celebration was scheduled for October of 2020 but was thwarted by COVID.
"I am so proud to be at this point in our history;...
JEN BAER, Special to the Jewish Light
• Published March 23, 2022
This time of year brings basketball fever. That’s when the NCAA men’s and women’s basketball tournament occurs.
Each year around this time, people start filling out brackets and entering pools…Not the kind you swim in, but the ones where you...
