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What you need to know about Sababa 2022

What you need to know about Sababa 2022

Ellen Futterman, Editor-in-ChiefPublished September 13, 2022

They say all good things are worth waiting for. That’s certainly how organizers of the second Sababa Jewish Arts and Cultural Festival are approaching this year’s event, after postponing it twice, in 2020 and 2021, because of the COVID-19 pandemic. “This...

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Jewish actor Brett Goldstein just won the Emmy for his role in “Ted Lasso”

Jordan Palmer and Dan Buffa, Chief Digital Content OfficerPublished September 12, 2022

Jewish actor, stand-up comic and writer Brett Goldstein has won his second Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actor for Ted Lasso. Goldstein won his first Emmy for the role last year, and Monday night won again. Viewers might remember that his acceptance...

Jewish actress Julia Garner just won the Emmy for her role in "Ozark"

Jewish actress Julia Garner just won the Emmy for her role in “Ozark”

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content OfficerPublished September 12, 2022

Julia Garner, a two time Emmy winner has added a third statue to her mantel and could potentially win a fourth tonight.  The double nominee just won the Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series for her role as "Ruth" in Ozark. She is also nominated...

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NJT Review: The Bee Play

JUDITH NEWMARK, Special to the Jewish LightPublished September 12, 2022

Much of the expansive, loosely-defined oeuvre of Jewish theater is set in the past. From such towering titles as “Fiddler on the Roof” and “The Diary of Anne Frank” to such less-celebrated but essential pieces as “Brighton Beach Memoirs,”...

An Israeli Marvel hero is appearing in a Captain America movie. Excitement — and backlash — came quickly.

JACKIE HAJDENBERG, JTAPublished September 12, 2022

(JTA) — In a move that is already thrilling some Jewish audiences and stirring controversy among other international fans and activists, Marvel Studios announced that an Israeli comic book hero will appear in the next installment of its Captain America...

New program matches young adults with low-cost mental health therapy

New program matches young adults with low-cost mental health therapy

By Bill Motchan, Special to the Jewish LightPublished September 12, 2022

COVID-19 has left a trail of unpleasant byproducts over the past 2卦 years, including mental health issues. A study conducted by the COVID States Project found that young adults are the group hardest hit by COVID-related depression. A National Alliance...

At ‘The Fabelmans’ premiere, Steven Spielberg discusses how his Jewish identity is portrayed in the autobiographical film

At ‘The Fabelmans’ premiere, Steven Spielberg discusses how his Jewish identity is portrayed in the autobiographical film

Published September 12, 2022

TORONTO (JTA) — It would be difficult to debate what Steven Spielberg’s “most Jewish” film has been, after a career with highlights such as “Schindler’s List” and “Munich.” But it’s now clear what the famed director’s most personal...

Israeli actress Shira Haas lands role in ‘Captain America’

By Abigail Klein Leichman, Israel21cPublished September 12, 2022

(Israel21c via JNS) -- First there was Wonder Woman Gal Gadot. Now there’s Sabra, an Israeli superhero to be played by another popular Israeli actress, Shira Haas, in the film “Captain America: New World Order.” Sabra made her first appearance...

Mark Dana is an avid cyclist who frequently takes part in fundraising cycling events such as Pedal the Cause. Photo: Bill Motchan

St. Louis’ Jewish community has long supported Pedal the Cause

AMY BURGER, Special to the Jewish LightPublished September 12, 2022

If you've been around St. Louis over the past 13 years, chances are you will be familiar with Pedal the Cause, the annual cycling challenge that has raised over $36 million in funding for cancer research at Siteman Cancer Center and Siteman Kids at...

Jewish Trivia: Queen Elizabeth II

Mark Zimmerman, Special For The Jewish LightPublished September 12, 2022

Britain’s Queen Elizabeth died...

What happened in Vegas isn’t staying in Vegas

What happened in Vegas isn’t staying in Vegas

AMY FENSTER, Special For The Jewish LightPublished September 9, 2022

When you think of a wholesome family vacation Las Vegas probably doesn’t top the list. So that’s exactly why we went there. Jeff loves Vegas, but Davis, Leo and I had never been. With two teenage boys, Sin City sounded like a good option. (Mother...

Bunny Burson returns to St. Louis with new work celebrating family, art and faith

Bunny Burson returns to St. Louis with new work celebrating family, art and faith

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content OfficerPublished September 8, 2022

Printmaker and artist Bunny Burson may now call Colorado home, but she’s come back to St. Louis for her newest art opening this weekend at the Bruno David Gallery in Clayton. This is her sixth solo exhibition with the gallery and is the latest chapter...

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