Ellen Futterman, Editor-in-Chief
• Published February 19, 2025
On a Saturday morning earlier this month in Fort Myers Beach (FMB), Fla., a truly unusual sight unfolded along the city’s main downtown drag: a colorful procession of people in flowing caftans, curly red wigs and chunky costume jewelry, all strolling...
Ellen Futterman, Editor-in-Chief
• Published February 19, 2025
Tickets are now on sale for the 2025 installment of “The Passover Project: A Musical Seder,” at the City Winery on Tuesday, April 8 at 7 p.m. (doors at 6 p.m.)
Rooted in a few examples from other creative communities around the country, the ...
Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
• Published February 19, 2025
The Staenberg Speaker Series is more than a lecture—it’s an opportunity for young Jewish professionals to learn from accomplished leaders, gain career insights and build connections within the community. Hosted by IgniteYP, the series brings together...
Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
• Published February 19, 2025
After a fun and successful first year, J Associates’ annual Battle of the Stars fundraiser returns for an evening where friends will come together and compete in a variety of mental and physical games and challenges.
The...
(JTA) — In "Midas Man," the new film out this month in the United States about the late Beatles manager Brian Epstein, an early, pivotal scene is set in a synagogue.
In it, Brian (Jacob Fortune-Lloyd) sits with his parents, Harry and Malka (Eddie Marsan...
By Bill Motchan, Special to the Jewish Light
• Published February 18, 2025
At just 10 years old, Beeri Avrutsky, who was born with cerebral palsy, recently played basketball at the Jewish Community Center of St. Louis—a milestone once thought impossible. Five years ago, Beeri and his family traveled from Israel to St. Louis...
Bill Motchan, Special To The Jewish Light
• Published 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...
Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
• Published 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...
By Bill Motchan, Special to the Jewish Light
• Published 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...
By Ellen Futterman, Editor-in-Chief
• Published 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....
Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
• Published 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...
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...
