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...
It’s wonderful when your worlds come together, as mine have recently. I am filled with both pride and hope for the future, knowing I am part of two organizations, Jewish Community Relations Council ( JCRC) and Cultural Leadership, that prepare our...
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...
MAYA MIRSKY, In partnership with the “J” of Northern California
• Published January 24, 2023
This article first appeared in J. The Jewish News of Northern California
“There was no squeamishness on my part, I didn’t wear gloves,” said Adam Gottstein. “I had Mom in the palms of my hands.”
The Amador County resident was placing the...
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...
NATE BLOOM, Special to the Jewish Light
• Published January 24, 2023
“Poker Face” premieres on the streaming Peacock channel on Jan. 26th. It is a “case-of-the-week” mystery comedy-drama. NATASHA LYONNE, 43, produces the series and she stars in it (I gather she plays the only actor who will appear in all 10 episodes).
An...
Adam Kovac, The Forward
• Published January 24, 2023
Comedian Jon Lovitz is having a moment thanks to disgraced congressman George Santos.
Not that Santos is a fan, having taken to Twitter to say how unimpressed he’s been with the myriad comedic takes on him. Lovitz fired back, saying that even his...
GERRY KOWARSKY, Special To The Jewish Light
• Published January 24, 2023
The New Jewish Theatre has begun its 2023 season with a superb staging of Neil Simon’s “Broadway Bound.”
The play is the third installment of Simon’s autobiographical Eugene Trilogy. In 2019, NJT presented the trilogy’s opening play, “Brighton...
