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Rabbi Brad Horwitz addresses nearly 200 people Sunday evening, January 14 at the JCC’s Staenberg Family Complex for a ceremony to mark 100 days since the October 7 Hamas attack.

St. Louis Jewish community gathers in grief marking 100 days since Hamas attack

Bill Motchan, Special To The Jewish LightPublished January 15, 2024

Nearly 200 people gathered Sunday evening, Jan. 14 at the JCC’s Staenberg Family Complex for a ceremony to mark 100 days since the Oct. 7 Hamas attack. Bitter cold temperatures outside didn’t deter the large group from joining for a solemn ceremony. As...

Who is in this 1972 photo from Camp Nat Koplar?

Who is in this 1972 photo from Camp Nat Koplar?

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content OfficerPublished November 19, 2023

This week’s “Blast From The Past” photo features some very cute and well-mannered St. Louis preschoolers. The photo appeared on page 15 of the August 2, 1972 issue of the St. Louis Jewish Light with the headline: "Probstein's Visit Camp...

500 Strong: St. Charles community unites for Israel

500 Strong: St. Charles community unites for Israel

Bill Motchan, Special To The Jewish LightPublished November 19, 2023

Nearly 500 Israel supporters gathered in Frontier Park in St. Charles on Sunday afternoon, Nov. 19 to call attention to the hostages held by Hamas and demand their safe return. “Bring them home” was the rallying cry at the event, which moved from...

Photos: Mirowitz students hold mini March For Israel

Photos: Mirowitz students hold mini ‘March For Israel’

Published November 15, 2023

While nearly 300,000 people gathered in Washington, D.C., for the "March For Israel," Mirowitz students and teachers had their own solidarity rally in the gym. "We sang Hatikvah and other songs for peace, recited prayers for IDF, for Israel and for...

An estimated 290,000 attended the March For Israel in Washington D.C. including 300 from St. Louis

300 St. Louisans attend ‘March For Israel,’ finding unity and community among 290,000 others

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content OfficerPublished November 14, 2023

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Before roughly 100 plus pro-Israel activists from St. Louis could board their 6:28 a.m. American Airlines flight on Tuesday morning, they encountered a slight technical issue. "We regret to inform you that our computer is down and...

Epstein Hebrew Academy students, staff and family members held Blue And White Spirit Day on Sunday, Nov. 12

Photos: Epstein Hebrew Academy celebrates Israel with fun and games

Bill Motchan, Special To The Jewish LightPublished November 12, 2023

Epstein Hebrew Academy students, staff and family members held Blue And White Spirit Day on Sunday, Nov. 12 and the Blue Team was the big winner. The event was originally designed to be a family-friendly version of color wars, a longstanding tradition...

Photos: Local protesters want American Red Cross care for Israeli hostages

Photos: Local protesters want American Red Cross care for Israeli hostages

BY BILL MOTCHAN, SPECIAL TO THE JEWISH LIGHTPublished November 9, 2023

A group of protesters assembled in front of the American Red Cross building on North Lindbergh Boulevard Thursday, Nov. 9 to plead for the organization to provide care for Israeli hostages. About 40 people held photos of the hostages, Israeli flags and...

Photos: Clayton rally for Israel, peace and release of hostages

Photos: Clayton rally for Israel, peace and release of hostages

Bill Motchan, Special To The Jewish LightPublished November 5, 2023

About 250 supporters of the Jewish community assembled Sunday afternoon, Nov. 5, at Memorial Park in Clayton for a public demonstration of solidarity for Israel. The gathering of Jews and non-Jews held a silent prayer protest and formed a human wall,...

Photos: The Empty Shabbat Table at Shaw Park

Photos: The Empty Shabbat Table at Shaw Park

Bill Motchan, Special To The Jewish LightPublished November 5, 2023

A solemn gathering in Clayton Friday afternoon, Nov. 3, supported the Israelis held captive by Hamas in Gaza. The Empty Shabbat Table Gathering at Shaw Park’s Enterprise Pavilion was a stark, symbolic reminder of the hostages. Long dinner tables...

Photos: Jews and Christians standing in solidarity for Israel

Photos: Jews and Christians standing in solidarity for Israel

Bill Motchan, Special To The Jewish LightPublished October 22, 2023

A group of supporters gathered in front of the Missouri History Museum Library on Sunday afternoon, Oct. 22, to rally and offer prayers for Israel. The event drew nearly 70 people and was organized in part by the Ferguson-based Civil Righteousness,...

800 Washington University students came together on Thursday, October 12th outside the Danforth University Center on campus for a gathering in support of Israel through song, prayer, and testimonials.

Photos: 800 WashU students gather to support Israel through song and prayer

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content OfficerPublished October 16, 2023

Last week hundreds of WashU students gathered to remember and honor those who lost their lives to terrorism in Israel, after the surprise attack by Hamas in southern Israel on October 7. The gathering on Thursday was planned by student leaders convened...

Rally In Support of Israel. October 15, 2023

Photos: St. Louis unites Sunday with resounding support of Israel

Bill Motchan, Special To The Jewish LightPublished October 15, 2023

A rally in support of Israel drew about 500 people on Sunday afternoon, Oct. 15. The event was held on Schuetz Road near the Jewish Federation building. As St. Louisans held up Israeli flags and signs, cars drove by honking to show their support. The...

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