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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

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

St. Louis Jewish Light

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Drs. Diane and David Rosen and Jennifer Baer

‘Greetings from Mirowitz’ gala set for May 8

Published May 3, 2024

It’s “A Mirowitz Homecoming,” and supporters of Saul Mirowitz Jewish Community School are gathering for a gala pep rally to cheer on the school’s winning team of teachers, students and alumni. Festivities begin at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 8...

St. Louis synagogue hosts Yom HaShoah commemoration: Never Again is Now

St. Louis synagogue hosts Yom HaShoah commemoration: ‘Never Again is Now’

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content OfficerPublished May 2, 2024

In the wake of Oct. 7, and the current surge in antisemitic situtions on American college campuses, this Sunday's solemn marking of Yom HaShoah has never been more important. Under the theme "Never Again is Now," Congregation...

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.

Jewish college students facing campus strife have new options in Israel

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content OfficerPublished May 2, 2024

In response to escalating tensions and incidents of antisemitism on American campuses, particularly exemplified by recent protests at colleges like Columbia and Washington University, a multifaceted initiative has emerged to offer support and options...

Landmark documentary The Last Survivors to re-air on NinePBS

Landmark documentary “The Last Survivors” to re-air on NinePBS

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content OfficerPublished May 2, 2024

Most survivors of the Holocaust who are still alive today were just children when they were sent to concentration camps. For decades, many were unable or unwilling to speak about their experiences.  In "The Last Survivors,"...

Momming Never Stops

Momming Never Stops

BY AMY FENSTER BROWNPublished May 2, 2024

When I cook dinner for my family, I tend to announce what each dish is. There’s really no need because it’s usually pretty obvious with foods like chicken that look like chicken, broccoli that looks like broccoli, and noodles that look like noodles....

Laura Ellenhorn

How Laura Ellenhorn is helping invigorate the jewel of St. Louis, The Arch

Published May 2, 2024

Laura Ellenhorn is the new chair at Gateway Arch Park Foundation’s board of trustees. She attends Congregation B’nai Amoona and is a principal and head of Community Impact at Edward Jones.

Patrick Thimangu

Kenyan-born Taekwondo Master kicks his way to 7th degree black belt

Published May 2, 2024

Patrick Thimangu passed his test for 7th degree black belt certification in Taekwondo. He is the first Kenyan-born Taekwondo master to achieve this designation. Thimangu is the owner and master instructor of Arch Taekwondo and is a member of CRC.

David Dresner

David Dresner offloads Crispy Edge wholesale business

Published May 1, 2024

David Dresner, owner of Crispy Edge, sold the wholesale portion of his business to LuLu Restaurant Group. The gourmet potstickers are in more than 400 grocery stores across 30 states.

Jeff, Cindy and Brad Lefton

Lefton legacy continues as siblings take helm at Psychological Associates

Published May 1, 2024

Siblings Jeff, Cindy and Brad Lefton have taken ownership of Psychological Associates, a company co-founded by their late father Dr. Robert Lefton in 1958. Jessica Lefton, granddaughter of Robert Lefton moved into the marketing communications director...

Drew Newman

Drew Newman elected to Creve Coeur city council

Published May 1, 2024

In the recent election, Drew Newman was voted in as a city council member of Creve Coeur Ward 3. He is a program manager at Integrity.

Dr. Ken Ludmerer

Dr. Ken Ludmerer elected to medical honorary society

Published May 1, 2024

Dr. Ken Ludmerer, Mabel Dorn Reeder Distinguished Professor in the History of Medicine and professor of medicine at the Washington University School of Medicine, was elected to the national board of directors of Alpha Omega Alpha, the medical honorary...

Zoey Fleisher

JCC welcomes Zoey Fleisher in new role

Published May 1, 2024

Zoey Fleisher is the new Family Center coordinator at the St. Louis Jewish Community Center. In this role, they will provide programs and outreach to meet the needs of Jewish families with children ages 0-5. 

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