You never know where you will find history, much less the forgotten stories of the St. Louis Jews of the Wild West. In August, we began researching any possible Jewish ties to the legendary western gunfighter Wild Bill Hickok. During that research...

She's been called 'The Betsy Ross of Israel'. Passionate, adventurous, attractive, well-educated, a cosmopolitan world traveler and a gifted organizer, Rebecca Affachiner led an unusual life in the early 20th century, as a single religiously observant...

Have you ever thought to yourself, "what does it mean to be Jewish?" For some of us, just seeking the answers to our questions about our own Judaism, often raises more questions. Searching to provide a bit clarity is what the Florence Melton School...

The Delmar Loop trolley is back in the news. On Monday, the St. Louis Business Journal reported the Federal Transit Administration is threatening to take back more than $37 million in grants used to fund the idled streetcar system unless local authorities...

Since 1807, Jewish St. Louisans have played a significant role in the region’s development—their names grace department stores, buildings, and landmarks. This story was originally published by Nine PBS as part of their St. Louis Stories: Jewish Americans...

The number of COVID cases has increased dramatically across the country. Universities such...

The St. Louis Jewish Light has partnered with the Imperial War Museum's to give you an opportunity to view a special exhibit entitled: Artists Responses To The Holocaust The artworks here explore a range of reactions to the Holocaust – from the deeply...

As we wind down 2021, the St. Louis Zoo alerted us all that three of their elephants turned 50 this year. That made us wonder, 'What's so Jewish about elephants,' if anything? Turns out, there is plenty. Pearl, Donna, and Ellie are the three elderly...

Today, we tell the remarkable story of Leslie Ilies, a St. Louisan who survived a Nazi death march as Russians drew near. The St. Louis Kaplan Feldman Holocaust Museum is allowing us to republish portions of their  Oral Histories Project, as a celebration...

(Israel Hayom via JNS) A synagogue dating back some 2,000 years is being excavated at Migdal in northern Israel, a modern town and the site of a large Jewish community in the Second Temple era. This is the second synagogue excavated in Migdal, and...

A key mission of JFS (Jewish Family Services) is to help seniors in the St. Louis Jewish community age with dignity. On the milestone of its 150th anniversary, JFS itself is aging quite gracefully. The organization continues to make a difference...