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Felicia Malter and Chad Wallis

JFed recognizes visionary leaders for dedication and achievement

Bill Motchan, Special To The Jewish LightPublished May 9, 2024

The Jewish Federation recognized key members of the Jewish community for their work during “An Evening of Impact!” event on Thursday, May 9. Donors and volunteers were acknowledged for supporting Federation’s work. Dafna Revah and MaryAnne Smyly...

Cardinals call up rookie Carolyn Losos, who then retires after one pitch

Cardinals call up rookie Carolyn Losos, who then retires after one pitch

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content OfficerPublished May 8, 2024

The St. Louis Cardinals, mired in a three-game losing streak, needed something special to create a winning spark Tuesday night. So, they called up local civic leader and lifetime educator Carolyn Losos to take the mound. The hope was Losos, who has been...

Missouri lawmakers move forward with measures expressing solidarity with Israel

Missouri lawmakers move forward with measures expressing solidarity with Israel

By Bill Motchan, Special to the Jewish LightPublished May 8, 2024

Two resolutions supporting Israel advanced in the Missouri legislature this week. House Continuing Resolution 30 passed in the House of Representatives on May 6 by a vote of 108 to 8. Another 22 house members voted “present.” The resolution, known...

New exhibition honors artist whose work hangs in several Midwest JCC’s including St. Louis

New exhibition honors artist whose work hangs in several Midwest JCC’s including St. Louis

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content OfficerPublished May 8, 2024

Honoring a life dedicated to art is the theme of a new exhibition that pays tribute to St. Louis artist James Smith, who died in 2022, at the McCaughen & Burr Fine Arts Gallery in Webster Groves. Smith, who is not Jewish, is well known in the...

Rabbi Lori Levine of Congregation Shaare Emeth remains as president, while Shannon Rohlman (Saul Mirowitz Jewish Community School) and Rebekah Scallet (The J) step into the roles of vice presidents.

Rabbi Lori Levine to lead dynamic new JproSTL board

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content OfficerPublished May 8, 2024

Dedicated to fostering professional growth and collaboration within St. Louis' Jewish nonprofit sector, JProStL serves as the  professional association for staff across 50 organizations affiliated with the Jewish Federation of St. Louis. Now, JProSTL...

Jeremy Segel-Moss

These locally handcrafted dishes are art and Jeremy Segel-Moss is showing and selling them this weekend

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content OfficerPublished May 7, 2024

Jeremy Segel-Moss, 47, owner of Cherokee Street Ceramics a handmade pottery studio is preparing to show off his wares this weekend at the Laumeier's 37th Annual Art Fair. The University City native will have over 100 pieces from his handcrafted tableware...

Double Celebration! How St. Louis is honoring Yom Hazikaron, Yom Haatzmaut

Double Celebration! How St. Louis is honoring Yom Hazikaron, Yom Haatzmaut

By Bill Motchan, Special to the Jewish LightPublished May 7, 2024

Two events commemorating Israeli holidays are coming up this month. Yom Hazikaron -- Israel’s Memorial Day-- will be observed on Sunday, May 12. The Yom Haatzmaut --Israel Independence Day -- celebration will be held Tuesday, May 14. Yom Hazikaron...

Dee Dee Simon and Governor Mike Parson

Missouri Governor honors Holocaust survivors, educators

By Bill Motchan, Special to the Jewish LightPublished May 7, 2024

Dear Mrs. Feldman, You recommended that everyone always stand up against prejudice, discrimination and stereotypes. What you said connects to everything that I learned at the Holocaust museum. You defined something I can do in today's time to help people...

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Photos: B’nai Amoona Mitzvah Day

Bill Motchan, Special To The Jewish LightPublished May 6, 2024

Congregation B’nai Amoona members gathered on Sunday, May 5 for the 7th annual Mitzvah Day. During the yearly event, teams of adults and children participate in mitzvah projects that benefit area nonprofit organizations, shelters, hospitals and first...

ADL teams up with Jewish TikTok stars to fight Holocaust denial

ADL teams up with Jewish TikTok stars to fight Holocaust denial

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content OfficerPublished May 6, 2024

In an effort to combat the rising tide of Holocaust denial and misinformation, the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) launched a new campaign targeting Gen Zers on social media platforms, particularly TikTok. Launching on Holocaust Remembrance Day, the new...

Local Jewish organizations eligible for Staenberg Family Foundation grants in 2024

Local Jewish organizations eligible for Staenberg Family Foundation grants in 2024

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content OfficerPublished May 6, 2024

Established in 2005, the Staenberg Family Foundation serves as an important cornerstone within the Jewish Federation of St. Louis. Aligned with the Federation's mission, the Foundation backs projects and...

How Mirowitz Center is helping 'silver voters' navigate current digital political landscape

How Mirowitz Center is helping ‘silver voters’ navigate current digital political landscape

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content OfficerPublished May 6, 2024

In the era of digital democracy, Mirowitz Center isn't just adapting to change - it's driving it, one click at a time, guiding the way for older adults in St. Louis through a new partnership with Senior Planet from AARP. "We recognized a growing need...

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