The St. Louis International Film Festival will host the premiere of “Before You,” a short film capturing the experience of abortion, a deeply personal yet increasingly politicized topic. The screening will take place on Nov. 16, at 6:30 p.m., at the...

Get ready to bake, bond and bring blessings into the world with Loaves of Love, the popular challah baking workshop hosted by Chabad of Chesterfield. On Dec. 11 at 7 p.m., the event will welcome the St. Louis Jewish community for a flavorful experience,...

When you open up the new book by Joan Nathan, “My Life in Recipes: Food, Family and Memories,” don’t be surprised if you become hungry. Many of the recipes are accompanied by stunning photos. After viewing the mouthwatering images of her genius...

At this Shabbat on. Nov. 15, Temple Israel will take the opportunity to highlight and honor our veterans who have given so much to community and country. Following services, those in attendance are welcome to join for a special presentation by Jordan...

Area lawyers who have been chosen for inclusion in the 2025 edition of “The Best Lawyers in America” and/or “Missouri Super Lawyers 2024” publications include: Wendi Alper-Pressman (Armstrong Teasdale), Susan Bindler (Haar & Woods), Gary...

Matt Goodman has written a new book titled “Saint Lois: The Resurrection of the Smile.” It is a follow-up to the 2016 Jewish Light story about his organization, Smilocracy, and his friend, Lois Severin and her smile campaign for president, A Candidate...

Trapped in Nazi Germany, Marion Blumenthal Lazan and her family sought refuge in Holland, only to be captured and sent to the Westerbork transit camp and later the infamous Bergen-Belsen concentration camp. Her 1996 memoir, “Four Perfect Pebbles,”...

Always a show filled with emotion, the Musial Awards will bring plenty of laughs this year, thanks to a special appearance by Billy Crystal. The iconic Jewish comedian, actor and filmmaker—famous for his roles in “When Harry Met Sally” and “City...

Talia Wolkowitz joined Husch Blackwell as a private wealth attorney. Her main focus is tax-advantaged estate planning with an emphasis on ultra-high net worth individuals and family offices. Wolkowitz also works on charitable planning, closely held...

Creating a culture of kindness, respect and accountability is more than a motto for Ladue School District—it’s a mission. Recently, Ladue schools took a powerful step in this direction with its first districtwide “No Place for Hate” pledge day....

Among the 14 distinguished honorees for the 2024 Parkway Alumni Hall of Fame is Julie Gibbs, a proud graduate of Parkway Central High School, Class of 1984. Gibbs, a seasoned development professional, has dedicated her career to strengthening the St....

The Shir Hadash Reconstructionist Community will commemorate Veterans Day with a special edition of its monthly Shabbat Learning program, scheduled for 10 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 16. The program, which is free and open to the public, will take place in...