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St. Louis Jewish Light

A nonprofit, independent news source to inform, inspire, educate and connect the St. Louis Jewish community.

St. Louis Jewish Light

Jewish Food

Kosher milk production in the United States has largely relied on government oversight as a crucial component. (Getty Images)

Could milk lose its kosher status? Why the FDA news has some Jews concerned

Philissa Cramer, JTAPublished April 27, 2025

(JTA) — As soon as news broke this week that the Food and Drug Administration was suspending federal testing of commercially produced milk, the Orthodox Union’s hotline lit up. The flood of inquiries...

Streit's co-owners Aaron Gross, far left, and Aron Yagoda, far right, give two young visitors a tour of the matzah factory. (Courtesy Streit's)

How your matzah gets made: A peek inside the Streit’s factory

Joseph Strauss, JTAPublished April 7, 2025

Streit’s, the kosher food company that’s best known for its matzah, is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year.  And while many things have changed since the matzah bakery was first opened...

No bourbon, no beer, no problem: 5 drinks that are totally Passover-approved

No bourbon, no beer, no problem: 5 drinks that are totally Passover-approved

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content OfficerPublished April 7, 2025

As someone who’s written about beer and whiskey for over a decade, I always get the same question around this time of year: Is beer kosher? But Jewish drinkers should be asking a more specific question—is...

Margi Lenga Kahn’s recipe for Chraime

How Jewish families across the world celebrate Passover with unique fish dishes

By Margi Lenga Kahn, Special to the Jewish LightPublished April 2, 2025

Passover, like other Jewish holidays, is steeped in tradition, especially when it comes to food. When most of us think of a traditional Passover meal, our menu would include gefilte fish, matzah ball soup,...

Rojitos Fritos de Pessah (Passover Fish Escabeche)

Published April 2, 2025

Recipe adapted from The Jewish Food Society and shared by Michel Thouati, whose family comes from the Andalusian part of Spain. Ingredients For the fish and coating: 1 c. matzo cake meal 1 ½ c....

Chraime (Spicy Sephardi Fish Fillets) 

Published April 2, 2025

Recipe adapted from Little Book of Jewish Feasts, by Leah Koenig. Recipe can easily be doubled. Ingredients ¼ c. olive oil 1 large yellow onion, finely chopped 6 garlic cloves, peeled and sliced...

Ken Dubinsky.

Mizzou athletes score big on coffee & chips—thanks to this Jewish St. Louis entrepreneur

Published April 1, 2025

Ken Dubinsky and his company, Haystack Sourcing Solutions, have partnered with Schnucks and Every True Tiger, to create Brew with the Crew premium coffee blends. Each of the six different bags features...

A can of memories: how one family’s sardine salad tells a story of survival and tradition

A can of memories: how one family’s sardine salad tells a story of survival and tradition

By Margi Lenga Kahn, Special To The Jewish LightPublished April 1, 2025

Not everyone is a fan of sardines. Perhaps you have tried them and enjoyed them, or didn’t enjoy them, or perhaps you are thinking, “Why would I want to eat sardines?”  Sardines are among the healthiest,...

Spaghetti Con Le Sarde

Published April 1, 2025

(Recipe adapted from “The Magic of Tinned Fish” by Chris McDade.) Ingredients 3 tbsp. golden raisins ¼ c. panko breadcrumbs 3 tbsp. olive oil, divided 1½ tbsp. diced onions 2 tbsp. pine...

Pan Fried Sardines with Salsa Verde

Published April 1, 2025

(Recipe adapted from “Tin to Table” by Anna Hezel) The recipe makes plenty of salsa verde. If you’re a surf ’n’ turf kind of person, grill a nice steak to enjoy with your sardines and this sauce....

Dr. Harley Hammerman brings back Balaban’s & Chez Leon memories in latest podcast drop

Dr. Harley Hammerman brings back Balaban’s & Chez Leon memories in latest podcast drop

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content OfficerPublished March 31, 2025

"Lost Tables" continues to bring St. Louis’ restaurant history to life—one bite at a time. Jewish St. Louis restaurant historian Dr. Harley Hammerman, known for his deep dives into local dining history,...

'Jews in the Lou': Real conversations over pastrami, pickles and Jewish identity

‘Jews in the Lou’: Real conversations over pastrami, pickles and Jewish identity

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content OfficerPublished March 30, 2025

Some of the best conversations happen over a good meal, and for Alex Rich and Ben Poremba, that’s exactly the idea behind "Jews in the Lou." Filmed at Deli Divine and produced in partnership with St....

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