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....
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...
BY ELLEN FUTTERMAN, EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
• Published February 13, 2025
What, if anything, connects Valentine’s Day to Judaism?
On the surface, probably very little, as the holiday’s origins trace back to ancient Roman customs and Christian traditions (not to mention Hallmark and Russell Stover).
However, when you...
Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
• Published February 12, 2025
As the conflict in Gaza continues to shape headlines and political discourse, Congregation B’nai Amoona is providing a space for critical discussion on the region’s future. The event, titled “What’s Next for Gaza,” will take place on Feb. 27...
A week in Israel gave a group of St. Louis Jewish leaders a firsthand look at resilience, grief and the deep connections that sustain communities in crisis.
Members of the Jewish Federation of St. Louis’ Israel & Overseas Committee recently returned...
“Kitchen Conversations: Sharing Secrets to Kitchen Design Success,” is the latest book co-written by former St. Louisans Barbara Ballinger and Margaret “Meg” Crane.
It is jam packed with great ideas as it takes readers through the design process...
Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
• Published February 11, 2025
During the Super Bowl, Kanye West, now known as Ye, ran an ad directing viewers to his website, where the only item for sale was a white T-shirt featuring a black swastika. The backlash was immediate, with widespread condemnation from public figures...
Shana Tozer is back in St. Louis and is the new digital communications coordinator at Congregation Shaare Emeth.
She is responsible for the printed bulletin, weekly digital newsletter and all social media.
In addition, Tozer is a photographer with...
