Cate Marquis, Special to the Jewish Light
• Published 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.”...
By Ellen F. Harris, Special to the Jewish Light
• Published 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,...
Cate Marquis, Special to the Jewish Light
• Published 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...
Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
• Published 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,...
Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
• Published 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...
Modi, who has been called the “The Next Jackie Mason” by The New York Times, is bringing his comedy show to St. Louis.
Tickets for his first-ever American Tour, “Know Your Audience” are on sale. Modi is scheduled to take the stage at the Sheldon...
Andrew Silow-Carroll, JTA
• Published November 3, 2023
(JTA) — A scruffy, bearded Jewish man in his mid-60s — distressed, disheveled but wickedly self-satisfied — is invited to spend the night at the Manhattan apartment of an old friend and benefactor. Put up in the bedroom of the man’s college-age...
"Little Bird," a new miniseries that will debut to St. Louis audiences on Thursday, November 2 on Nine PBS at 9 p.m., tells the powerful story of a Jewish woman named Esther Rosenblum. The six-part series, which will air over three weeks, details Rosenblum's...
Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
• Published October 24, 2023
In the world of cinema where visual storytelling and special effects often steal the show, there exists a rare, enchanting art form that brings silent films to life through live musical accompaniment....
Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
• Published October 24, 2023
In a resounding display of unity and solidarity, a star-studded lineup of musicians, rabbis, cantors and prominent figures will gather for "Unity in Harmony: Standing in Solidarity, Song, and Prayer for Israel." This virtual event, scheduled for Thursday,...
Cate Marquis, Special to the Jewish Light
• Published October 23, 2023
The Webster Film Series is set to show a rare historic treat, an unusual and artistic silent film, "The Man Without a World" by legendary Soviet silent movie director Yevgeny Antinov, with live musical accompaniment by acclaimed Klezmer fiddler Alicia...
Bill Motchan, Special To The Jewish Light
• Published October 19, 2023
The Brothers Lazaroff will hold their annual music extravaganza Hanukkah Hullabaloo on Saturday, Dec. 2 at Delmar Hall. This will be the 13th year the Brothers Lazaroff celebrate the Festival of Lights. Proceeds from the event will benefit Camp Indigo...
