As if devotees of this fashion extravaganza needed another reason to get excited, this year marks the 60th anniversary of the annual Couturier sale at the Resale Shop, a key initiative of the National Council of Jewish Women St. Louis. In honor of this...

The New Jewish Theatre’s current offering is an outstanding production of “Trayf.” The play, by Lindsay Joelle, is an absorbing and moving study of a friendship in an insular environment. This bond is tested when one of the friends is drawn to the...

For collectors interested in Judaica, buying at auction can be both exciting and risky. St. Louis collector Marc Lapp, who has spent years in the world of Judaica auctions, offers essential advice for those looking to invest in these rare and historic...

Israel expert and seasoned travel guide Uri Goldflam will share his unique insights on geography, history, and the ancient religions with the St. Louis Jewish community on Thursday, Sept. 19 at the Jewish Federation of St. Louis building. The event promises...

613 Catering at the Jewish Community Center (JCC) is once again offering a special Rosh Hashanah menu designed to make this year’s holiday celebrations delicious and effortless. Led by Chef Brad and Scotty Becker, the catering team has crafted a lineup...

For over 40 years, Buzz Spector has been reimagining the book as an artistic medium. More than just sources of knowledge, he sees books as canvases for artistic expression. His work involves altering books through methods that many might see as destructive,...

Ashley Herman has joined the Jewish Federation of St. Louis as annual campaign associate. In this role she will work with donors and communicate how they can make an impact in the Jewish community as well as collaborate on creating marketing strategies...

The Nova Music Festival in Israel, meant to be a celebration of music, peace and freedom, became the target of Hamas’ brutal attack that started early in the morning of Oct. 7, 2023. Now, a powerful documentary, "We Will Dance Again," will debut Sept....

The St. Louis Jewish community is invited to hear Arky Staiman, a Baltimore native and Israel Defense Forces reservist, share his story of resilience, survival and inspiration on Sept. 19 at Epstein Hebrew Academy. Staiman, who made aliyah and served...

In a ceremony at the U.S. Capitol in March of 2024, three of the last surviving members of the Ghost Army received the Congressional Gold Medal. Among them were 100-year-old Bernard Bluestein from Illinois and 100-year-old Seymour Nussenbaum from New...

The 1904 World's Fair was a monumental event for St. Louis, showcasing advancements in technology, culture and innovation from around the world. Yet, beyond the major exhibits and global fanfare, the Jewish community played a remarkable, often overlooked,...

To help you get the most out of "Trayf," the upcoming production at New Jewish Theater, the Jewish Light spoke with director Aaron Sparks to break down key aspects of the story of "Trayf" and provide a helpful guide before you experience this unique,...