In mid-December, I was browsing through our newspaper archives when I stumbled upon a 1965 advertisement for a store called Jordan’s. As someone named Jordan, it immediately caught my eye. I had...

Last month, during Bagel Week, I published a story reminiscing about the closing of the iconic Bagel Factory. Soon after, Sharon Breiner Waltrip saw the article on Facebook and commented: “I have a photo of my dad, Marvin Breiner, from the St. Louis...

Samantha Fomera and Avi Mazzeo have been accepted into the Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion’s Jewish Ideas Fellowship for 2024-25. They are two of 24 members of the cohort, where over 100 applications were received this year.  This...

The Jewish Federation of St. Louis has unveiled its 2025 award winners, who will be celebrated during the Evening of Impact on Feb. 19 at the St. Louis Kaplan Feldman Holocaust Museum. Honorees include Caroline Goldenberg and Joel Gotkin, recipients...

The 2025 Staenberg Speaker Series continues on Feb. 16 with an evening featuring Judge Rachel Freier, a trailblazing figure in law and Jewish life. Known for her historic achievement as the first Hasidic woman elected to public office in the United States,...

Angela Higgins was named the 2024 recipient of the Ida Stack Award at Congregation Shaare Emeth. The award is given annually to a sixth grader who demonstrates dedication and enthusiasm for Jewish learning. Angela is the daughter of Anna and James...

When producer Mike Bosner brings "Shucked," one of Broadway’s most surprising hits, to The Fabulous Fox from Feb. 11–23, it will be more than just another stop on the musical’s national tour. For Bosner, it’s a homecoming—and a chance to showcase...

For its 30th season, running March 30 through April 8, the St. Louis Jewish Film Festival is serving up a perfectly crafted appetizer to whet your appetite for the main event. On Sunday, Feb. 16, the St. Louis Kaplan Feldman...

Sherrie Hodgins is the new capital campaign and membership manager for National Council of Jewish Women-St. Louis. She is responsible for coordinating the fundraising for their new building at 311 N. Lindbergh and organizing the membership and leadership...

The Brothers Lazaroff are back with their signature series of intimate Tuesday concerts, showcasing their unique sound across St. Louis’ most cherished venues. Known for their eclectic style and dedication to the local music...

On Jan. 22, nearly 30 representatives from 15 Jewish organizations and synagogues across St. Louis gathered at the Missouri State Capitol in Jefferson City for Missouri Jewish Advocacy Day. Their mission was clear: to ensure Jewish voices were heard,...

Karyn Lisker has joined the Washington University School of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry as a clinical research coordinator. She is working on a clinical trial regarding addiction. In addition, Lisker was recently accepted to the St. Louis Symphony...