Allow me to share a distinct memory that might sound familiar to you. The year is 1976 and Mrs. Lambert lines up her second graders to march down to the gym to sit on that hard, sticky floor for a special show about the 200th birthday of the United...

Fearful that the occupying Nazi forces in Prague could confiscate a lifetime's worth of artwork, Jewish painter Gertrud Kauders decided in 1939 to hide her vast array of paintings and drawings. Nearly 80 years later, in the summer of 2018, Michal...

There’s nothing like seeing yourself represented on screen, especially when the TV show or movie in question highlights the food of your heritage. And at The Nosher, we are smug in the knowledge that Jewish food ranks among the best in the world —...

For the first time since 2020, the magical sounds of the annual Arts & Faith St. Louis Interfaith Concert are returning to the Sheldon Concert Hall. The free concert "Faith into Action" will take place Sunday, Sept. 18 at 4 p.m. at the Sheldon...

This weekend marks the event’s 25 anniversary of Paint Louis, the annual global community event, and celebration of graffiti and mural art. The event takes place along the floodwalls of downtown St. Louis. It brought together graffiti and street artists...

Hey fashionistas, here’s something to get excited about: Diane von Furstenberg’s visit to St. Louis. The renowned Jewish fashion designer, businesswoman, author and philanthropist, among numerous other distinctions, is coming to town for a talk and...

American audiences have long been fascinated by TV series exploring life in the Orthodox Jewish community. Be it the storied “Shtisel” or Brooklyn’s “Unorthodox”, these tales have typically taken a searingly dramatic look at the Hasidic way...

When a person is 14 years old, death is a certainty, but it is kept at a safe distance. But when one is 80-plus, nearly every day a family member or friend passes away, which reminds us of our mortality and of the importance of appreciating life, health...

(JTA) — Crazy Eddie was a consumer electronics empire built on hype. Entrepreneur Eddie Antar grew his chain of discounts stores in the New York of the 1970s with unforgettably loud TV commercials, a reputation for low prices and a compelling story...