The Jewish Light is requesting nominations for its 15th annual Unsung Heroes awards. The deadline for submissions is 5 p.m. Friday, July 12 and can be made online at stljewishlight.org/heroes.  The Light solicits nominations of volunteers making...

Play Wordle and take a walk in the morning, then eat an apple and socialize with friends in the afternoon. Congratulations—you have successfully taken essential steps toward the goal of healthy aging. Older adults concerned about mental and physical...

The St. Louis Yom HaShoah Holocaust Remembrance Day service at Congregation Shaare Emeth on Sunday, May 5 took on special significance this year. The theme was “Never Again Is Now,” in recognition of the aftermath of the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack...

The J Associates honored the achievements of outgoing President Jennifer Deutsch and welcomed incoming President Amy Bennett at their Annual Luncheon on Wednesday, May 1. This esteemed women's group operates within the St. Louis Jewish Community Center. In...

For the seventh consecutive year, the National Council of Jewish Women of St. Louis (NCJWSTL) and the Assistance League of St. Louis (ALSTL) are partnering to stock "the closets" for students in the St. Louis Public Schools (SLPS). But this year they...

It’s “A Mirowitz Homecoming,” and supporters of Saul Mirowitz Jewish Community School are gathering for a gala pep rally to cheer on the school’s winning team of teachers, students and alumni. Festivities begin at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 8...

In the wake of Oct. 7, and the current surge in antisemitic situtions on American college campuses, this Sunday's solemn marking of Yom HaShoah has never been more important. Under the theme "Never Again is Now," Congregation...

In response to escalating tensions and incidents of antisemitism on American campuses, particularly exemplified by recent protests at colleges like Columbia and Washington University, a multifaceted initiative has emerged to offer support and options...

Most survivors of the Holocaust who are still alive today were just children when they were sent to concentration camps. For decades, many were unable or unwilling to speak about their experiences.  In "The Last Survivors,"...

When I cook dinner for my family, I tend to announce what each dish is. There’s really no need because it’s usually pretty obvious with foods like chicken that look like chicken, broccoli that looks like broccoli, and noodles that look like noodles....

Laura Ellenhorn is the new chair at Gateway Arch Park Foundation’s board of trustees. She attends Congregation B’nai Amoona and is a principal and head of Community Impact at Edward Jones.

Patrick Thimangu passed his test for 7th degree black belt certification in Taekwondo. He is the first Kenyan-born Taekwondo master to achieve this designation. Thimangu is the owner and master instructor of Arch Taekwondo and is a member of CRC.