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Faith Berger

Local artist brings free painting fun to kids—how to join the creativity

Published February 19, 2025

Artist Faith Berger started Canvas for Kids, a platform for children ages 7-11 to explore their imagination, develop confidence and connect with others through creativity. The free program provides a one-hour guided painting experience where participants...

Matthew Bloom

Matthew Bloom joins St. Louis Blues front office

Published February 19, 2025

Matthew Bloom has joined the St. Louis Blues hockey front office as its corporate partner activation and service coordinator. He is responsible for implementing and executing partnership assets to help their sponsors reach Blues fans. Examples are on-ice...

Rabbi Scott Shafrin.

Rabbi Scott Shafrin embarks on new leadership role

Published February 19, 2025

Former St. Louisan Rabbi Scott Shafrin is stepping into an exciting new chapter as he joins the clergy of Adath Israel Congregation in Cincinnati, where he will assume the role of senior rabbi in June 2025. This transition marks a significant milestone...

Saul Mirowitz Jewish Community School will honor the Siteman/Garland family and Patty Bloom at a March 30 event.

Mirowitz School to honor community leaders at March event

Published February 19, 2025

The Saul Mirowitz Jewish Community School will celebrate outstanding individuals at its upcoming event, “Roots and Wings, a Mirowitz Celebration,” on March 30 at The Reverie in Chesterfield. This special evening will recognize Patty Bloom and the...

Ancient Wisdom Unlocked: Decoding the Talmud in just six weeks

Ancient Wisdom Unlocked: Decoding the Talmud in just six weeks

Published February 19, 2025

What is the Talmud, and why does it remain a cornerstone of Jewish learning after 1,500 years? Beginning Tuesday, Feb. 25, at 6:30 p.m., Rabbi Avi Rubenfeld will lead “Decoding the Talmud,” a six-week course offered by the Rohr Jewish Learning Institute...

Baila and Rabbi Moshe Shulman.

Young Israel to honor Rabbi Moshe and Baila Shulman at annual dinner

Published February 19, 2025

At its annual dinner, scheduled for March 9 at the Clayton Plaza Hotel, Young Israel of St. Louis will recognize and celebrate the extraordinary contributions of the congregation’s rabbi and his wife, Rabbi Moshe and Baila Shulman. The couple is preparing...

Robert W. Duffy

Remembering friend and former colleague Bob Duffy

Ellen Futterman, Editor-in-ChiefPublished February 19, 2025

Many have shared their personal reflections on the impact Robert W. Duffy had on their lives, and I find myself no different. Bobby, as most of his friends called him, was an accomplished journalist and a graceful writer who took me under his wing when...

Mrs. Roper’s Romps have popped up In dozens of cities across America, including St. Louis.

Curls, caftans and cocktails: Carry on with Mrs. Roper’s Romp and you’ll have more than 3 for company

Ellen Futterman, Editor-in-ChiefPublished 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...

Tickets now available for ‘The Passover Project’

Tickets now available for ‘The Passover Project’

Ellen Futterman, Editor-in-ChiefPublished 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 ...

Judge Rachel Freier

Staenberg Speaker Series continues to empower young professionals through mentorship

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content OfficerPublished 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...

Above, the winning team at JAssociates’ 2024 Battle of the Stars. This year’s event takes place Saturday, March 8.

J Associates’ ‘Battle Of The Stars’ puts teamwork, competition on a collision course

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content OfficerPublished 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...

Jacob Fortune-Lloyd stars as "Fifth Beatle" Brian Epstein in "Midas Man."

‘Midas Man’ brings the story of Beatles manager Brian Epstein to the St. Louis Jewish Film Festival

Stephen Silver, JTAPublished February 19, 2025

(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...

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