When Shoshana Polakoff, 40, received an unexpected breast cancer diagnosis three years ago, the mother of three young children needed extra support. Her friends, family and Jewish community in the Washington Heights neighborhood of Manhattan immediately...
Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
• Published June 7, 2023
In early 2017 the St. Louis Art Museum (SLAM) began looking at ways to bridge societal gaps that were appearing around the city and the country. One idea was to turn their popular "Religion and Art" tour into something more meaningful that might foster...
After hundreds of sold-out performances on Broadway and across the world, "Soul Doctor" is coming to the big screen. The movie musical, which was filmed live in Jerusalem, is a poignant and entertaining portrayal of how music and spirituality formed an...
Steven Raichlen has spent years traveling, learning and teaching the art of barbecue. Now, he’s giving you the opportunity to learn from all that experience! Check out these 15 tips from the expert that will take your grilling game to the next level.
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Nancy Kranzberg, Special To The Jewish Light
• Published June 4, 2023
Earlier this year, I went to the Swope Art Museum in Terre Haute, Ind. where I saw a wonderful small show entitled, “Curious Vessels” by our own Melody Evans. She has received numerous awards in her career including first place in the National Visions...
(JTA) — The Israeli satirical drama film “Concerned Citizen” opens with the sacrosanct rituals of a bourgeois Tel Aviv life: a robot vacuum slides gracefully across the floor; lush house plants are watered; vegetables are blended into green juice....
(JTA) — After five seasons, 20 Emmy awards and plenty of Jewish jokes, “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” aired its final episode last Friday.
The lauded Amazon Prime show from Amy Sherman-Palladino has enveloped viewers in a shimmering, candy-colored...
Bill Motchan, Special to the Jewish Light
• Published June 1, 2023
Each spring, New Orleans hosts a two-week extravaganza of music, food and culture known as JazzFest. This summer, St. Louis will have a scaled-down version of the NOLA classic, known as Laz Jazz Fest. It will be hosted by the Brothers Lazaroff, who will...
In this week’s “Wine with Adam,” host and CEO of Israel Innovation Fund Adam Scott Bellos is joined by ex-spy Jonathan Pollard in an exclusive tell-all interview.
Jonathan Pollard was sentenced to life in prison in 1987 for giving highly confidential...
Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
• Published May 31, 2023
Idina Menzel, one of the most iconic vocal performers of her time, has been announced as a headliner for this year's St. Louis PrideFest 2023.
The festival runs June 24 from 11 a.m.–6 p.m. and June 25 from 12–6 p.m. across from City Hall in downtown...
Bill Motchan, Special to the Jewish Light
• Published May 31, 2023
A newly formed klezmer band will perform its debut concert on June 11 at The Focal Point in Maplewood. The U. City Klezmer Experience is an ensemble group of talented musicians led by Will Soll, who plays guitar and mandolin. Rounding out the band will...
