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PHOTOS: Music, faith & leadership: Inside the nation’s premier Songleader Boot Camp

PHOTOS: Music, faith & leadership: Inside the nation’s premier Songleader Boot Camp

Bill Motchan, Special To The Jewish LightPublished February 18, 2025

Hundreds of Jewish song leaders, educators, cantors and rabbis from around the country gathered on Feb. 17 at the Jewish Community Center for three days of training and seminars. The 17th annual Songleader Boot Camp provided the participants with tools...

Ken Rosenthal

Ken Rosenthal, founder of St. Louis Bread Co., leaves behind a lasting legacy

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content OfficerPublished February 17, 2025

In the Wednesday, Jan. 6, 1988, edition of the St. Louis Jewish Light, on page 12, in the "In Business" section, the eighth blurb of nine read: Who knew what was to come? Kenneth “Ken” Rosenthal On Feb. 14, Rosenthal, 81, died peacefully in his...

Darren Grodsky and Danny Jacobs

Hollywood duo brings hit podcast home—and fans can’t get enough!

By Bill Motchan, Special to the Jewish LightPublished February 14, 2025

A live audience was on hand Thursday evening, Feb. 13 for the St. Louis homecoming of Danny Jacobs and Darren Grodsky. The twosome brought their popular podcast “"How To Destroy Everything," to STL Style House for a special edition, which will form...

L to R: Kristen Joy Lintvedt as Ann, Greg Johnston as Joe, Jayson Heil as Chris, and Amy Loui as Kate

NJT recognized across all categories at upcoming theater awards

By Ellen Futterman, Editor-in-ChiefPublished February 14, 2025

The New Jewish Theatre received an impressive 19 nominations for the 2025 St Louis Theater Circle Awards, including eight for its production of “All My Sons.” This achievement includes at least one nomination for every show in NJT’s 2024 season....

A not very clear image of a story that appeared on page 4 of the Mar 10, 1982 issue of the Jewish Light.

How a new bingo game unearthed a forgotten chapter of St. Louis Jewish history

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content OfficerPublished February 13, 2025

When Jewish Light published a short blurb last week about David Halpern’s new Monday morning bingo at the American Legion Post 397, it seemed like a simple community event—a bit of fun, some friendly competition and a way to raise money for a good...

Jewish Federation of St. Louis held its 2021 Campaign Kickoff
June 30 at Centene Music Park in Maryland Heights. Guests enjoyed a performance by Jewish musical artist Chava Mirel and a chance to meet the  community’s new Shinshinim.

Jewish Federation of St. Louis raises $9.65 million in 2024 campaign

Published February 13, 2025

The Jewish Federation of St. Louis just wrapped up its 2024 Annual Campaign with a fundraising total of $9.65 million –an $880,000 jump from last year’s $8.77 million. This result means big things for Jewish programs in St. Louis, Israel and beyond. The...

Jewish love stories and Valentine’s wisdom

Jewish love stories and Valentine’s wisdom

BY ELLEN FUTTERMAN, EDITOR-IN-CHIEFPublished February 13, 2025

What, if anything, connects Valentine’s Day to Judaism? On the surface, probably very little, as the holiday’s origins trace back to ancient Roman customs and Christian traditions (not to mention Hallmark and Russell Stover). However, when you...

Bassem Eid

What’s next for Gaza? Palestinian political analyst to share insights at B’nai Amoona

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content OfficerPublished February 12, 2025

As the conflict in Gaza continues to shape headlines and political discourse, Congregation B’nai Amoona is providing a space for critical discussion on the region’s future. The event, titled “What’s Next for Gaza,” will take place on Feb. 27...

The delegation included Karen Sher, Vice President of Community Impact; Amanda Miller, Vice President of Communications; Rabbi Brigitte Rosenberg, Israel & Overseas Committee Chair; Kenny Salky, Committee Member; Rick Cornfeld, Committee Member; Marcy Cornfeld, former Committee Member; and Eliad Ben Shushan, Jewish Federation Representative and Director of the Yokneam, Megiddo, St. Louis and Atlanta Partnership2Gether initiative.

From war to recovery: How St. Louis based programs are helping Israelis rebuild their lives!

Published February 12, 2025

A week in Israel gave a group of St. Louis Jewish leaders a firsthand look at resilience, grief and the deep connections that sustain communities in crisis. Members of the Jewish Federation of St. Louis’ Israel & Overseas Committee recently returned...

Former St. Louisans share kitchen design wisdom

Former St. Louisans share kitchen design wisdom

Published February 12, 2025

“Kitchen Conversations: Sharing Secrets to Kitchen Design Success,” is the latest book co-written by former St. Louisans Barbara Ballinger and Margaret “Meg” Crane. It is jam packed with great ideas as it takes readers through the design process...

A new T-shirt campaign pushes back against hate

A new T-shirt campaign pushes back against hate

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content OfficerPublished February 11, 2025

During the Super Bowl, Kanye West, now known as Ye, ran an ad directing viewers to his website, where the only item for sale was a white T-shirt featuring a black swastika​​. The backlash was immediate, with widespread condemnation from public figures...

Shana Tozer

Shana Tozer returns to St. Louis armed with a camera and a keyboard

Published February 11, 2025

Shana Tozer is back in St. Louis and is the new digital communications coordinator at Congregation Shaare Emeth. She is responsible for the printed bulletin, weekly digital newsletter and all social media. In addition, Tozer is a photographer with...

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