Dale Singer, Special to the Jewish Light
• Published November 7, 2021
It’s no secret that OxyContin was a primary cause of the opioid crisis that has cost countless lives and an estimated $2 trillion in the United States.
This deeply researched book tells a more complete story, digging into the family whose reckless...
JORDAN PALMER, DIRECTOR OF DIGITAL CONTENT
• Published November 7, 2021
Since the start of the pandemic, it's been especially hard for professional musicians to earn a living without the ability to perform live. Bands did what they could via social media and socially distanced outdoor concerts, but the energy and the passion...
By Dan Buffa, Special to the Jewish Light
• Published November 6, 2021
Only the greatest criminals in the world get a red notice, the official tag that Interpol slaps on you when you consistently break the law at a high level. The good news about Rawson Marshall Thurber's new film, also called "Red Notice," is that this...
Bill Motchan, Special to the Jewish Light
• Published November 5, 2021
Gilda Radner, Adam Sandler and Billy Crystal are just a few Jewish comedic actors known for their impersonations. Here’s another talented Jewish impersonator: Ginny Weiss. The St. Louis great-grandmother has mastered 100 different voices, ranging from...
Nate Bloom, Special to the Jewish Light
• Published November 4, 2021
JUDY SHEINDLIN, 78, better known as “Judge Judy,” was one of the highest paid people on broadcast TV (over $1 million per episode). But she had a falling out with CBS and her new program, “Judy Justice,” which began on Nov. 1, will only be streamed....
Students at UMSL, St. Louis University, Webster and St. Louis Community College are invited to join The Network on a hike scheduled for Sunday, Nov. 7 at 11 a.m. at Cliff Cave County Park.
This hike is a great way to make new friends and take in the...
Charlene Gelber, The Forward
• Published November 4, 2021
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I’ve recently pondered: “When is a person old enough to flavor one’s language...
Dan Pine, J. The Jewish News of Northern California
• Published November 4, 2021
Ever find yourself arguing over who’s the best Jewish nerd in TV history, or which treyf food you wish could be kosher, or why Jews leave stones on graves? Now you can figure out the “answers” to those questions and others — 82 in all! — by...
A new class of small molecules for treating amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease, and other neurodegenerative diseases, is being developed at Neuromagen Pharma of Beersheva with several million dollars in seed money...
Lior Zaltzman, Kveller
• Published November 4, 2021
Guess what? Though it may feel as if 2021 is dragging on forever, it’s not too early to start thinking about Hanukkah! This year, Hanukkah starts on the evening of November 28, making it an almost-Thanksgivukkah. Since we’re all still staying...
(November 3, 2021 / JNS) It was basically the complete opposite of what they expected.
A group of German Jews who fled Hitler and Nazi Germany, and who signed up to be American soldiers, wanted to exact revenge. Instead, they were told to be nice...
Cate Marquis, Special to the Jewish Light
• Published November 3, 2021
There are always a number of Israeli films or films of Jewish interest in the Whitaker St. Louis International Film Festival, and the same is true for this year’s 30th annual edition. SLIFF begins Nov. 4 and runs through Nov. 21, with a combination...
