Alan Zeitlin, Jewish News Service
• Published February 2, 2023
(JNS) More than 80 years ago, Disney’s “Pinocchio” won two Oscars. Another film with a hefty nose is a pundit- and bettings-site favorite for this year’s Best Picture, although its proboscis has drawn criticism for antisemitism.
Early on in...
Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
• Published February 2, 2023
The selections have been made, the films have been ordered and now it's time to watch them all. The 28th Annual St. Louis Jewish Film Festival is set to begin March 12 and run through March 16. This year, the festival will return in-person and will be...
Jackie Hajdenberg, JTA
• Published February 1, 2023
(JTA) — Americans subscribed to Amazon Prime Video can now listen to never-before-heard recordings of Adolf Eichmann confessing to his crimes, in his own voice.
“The Devil’s Confession: The Lost Eichmann Tapes” is a three-part documentary series...
Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
• Published February 1, 2023
For fans and disciples of Mah Jongg, the National Mah Jongg League (NMJL) is accepting orders for the new 2023 card, via their online store. The cost is $14-$15, depending on the size selected.
American Mah Jongg uses the card that lists the winning...
Sabrina Gorse, | IMLS Sievers Studio Processing Archivist
• Published January 31, 2023
The following is published in partnership with the Missouri Historical Society.
During the mid-20th century, the St. Louis Institute of Music played an active role in musical education in the St. Louis area. Before merging with the Community Music...
Barbara Ballinger and Margaret Crane, Special To The Jewish Light
• Published January 31, 2023
When Margaret was little, she had an uncle who always held court at holiday time, receiving endless praise from relatives gathered around the table. He was a major philanthropist to many political, cultural and social causes. Having an audience was one...
ROBERT A. COHN, Editor-in-Chief Emeritus
• Published January 31, 2023
Few people can rival Elizabeth Taylor’s impact on American popular culture. Taylor’s life was a warp-speed roller coaster of dizzying ups and downs. Her heart-stopping physical beauty combined with bonafide acting ability launched her acting career...
Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
• Published January 30, 2023
On Friday, the St. Louis Medical examiner’s office confirmed what family, friends, and the St. Louis theatre community already suspected, that famed puppeteer Bob Kramer had died in a fire on January 20.
The iconic Bob Kramer's Marionnettes theater...
Ellen Futterman, Editor-in-Chief
• Published January 25, 2023
I never met Adina Talve-Goodman, but I feel as if I know her. The daughter of Rabbis Susan Talve and Jim Goodman of Central Reform Congregation, Talve-Goodman was born with a congenital heart condition and survived multiple operations during her childhood...
By Seth Rogovoy, The Forward
• Published January 25, 2023
When Bob Dylan’s Time Out of Mind album was first released in September 1997, it was hailed as a full-fledged comeback for the rock poet, who seemed to have lost his way for most of the previous decade. His last album of original songs was 1990’s...
National Council of Jewish Women St. Louis will host a trivia night fundraiser on Saturday, Feb. 18 at Congregation Temple Israel. Doors will open at 6 p.m. and trivia will begin at 7. Individual tickets are $25; a table of 10 is $250.
The fundraiser...
The St. Louis Jewish Community Center – The J will host the 28th Annual St. Louis Jewish Film Festival from March 12 – 16. This year, the festival will return in-person and will be held for the first time at the Marcus Des Peres Cinema.
The festival...
