Throughout history, Jewish women have embodied chutzpah—boldness, resilience, and the audacity to break barriers. From politics to science to the arts, their stories have shaped communities and changed the course of history. The new book "Chutzpah...

A gathering of more than 400 celebrated the 140th anniversary of Congregation B’nai Amoona on Saturday, March 1 at the Clayton Plaza Hotel. During the Havdallah and dinner event, themed “Celebrating Our Past, Embracing Our Future,” the newly...

In a world where words can build up or tear down, "Clean Speech St. Louis" is back with its fourth installment, "Ahavas Chesed | Words of Kindness." This year’s initiative couldn’t be more timely, aiming to foster more compassion, understanding and...

Amid rising antisemitism on campus, some university leaders have remained silent. Washington University Chancellor Andrew D. Martin has taken a different approach. Since Oct. 7, WashU has quietly positioned itself as a safe haven for...

A Missouri House of Representatives committee heard testimony on Wednesday, Feb 26, on proposed legislation guarding against discrimination and antisemitism in public schools. The Higher Education and Workforce Development Committee held the hearing on...

What happens when your home is slipping away, swallowed by rising tides and shifting histories? For Janie Stamm, a queer Jewish artist from Florida now living in small-town Missouri, the answer lies in art. Her latest exhibition, "Wet Garden," transforms...

Walking into Esther Miller Bais Yaakov last week, I expected a typical school project. Instead, I found something far more ambitious. Every two years, the school hosts a biennial convention, a student-led event that transforms the building into an...

Six massive bronze mausoleum doors, each weighing between 200 and 500 pounds, have disappeared from three family mausoleums in New Mt. Sinai Cemetery on Gravois Road in Affton. The theft, discovered on Feb. 11, has left the cemetery, a historic resting...

As Purim approaches, anticipation builds for the vibrant festivities and delicious treats that mark the holiday. Among the most beloved symbols of this joyous occasion is the hamantaschen—a triangular pastry filled with sweet fillings that represents...

For many in the St. Louis Jewish community, the term Ladino might be unfamiliar—but it shouldn’t be. This centuries-old language, a blend of medieval Spanish, Hebrew and other influences from across the Mediterranean, once thrived among Sephardic...

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...

For nearly 50 years, Albarré Jewelry has been more than a trusted jeweler in St. Louis—it has been a cornerstone of generosity and community connection. Founded in 1976 Barry Sherman, Albarré has built relationships that extend...