Myron Kinberg and Bernie Steinberg were best friends. Both were born in 1945 and grew up in University City. They met in the sixth grade at Delmar-Harvard Elementary School. They excelled at sports, especially wrestling, and attended Wesleyan University...

An important part of St. Louis Jewish history has resurfaced and is now for sale by a respected international dealer in used, rare and out-of-print Jewish books. Originally published in 1964, the book “The ‘Y’ Story:...

Here’s a story I never thought I’d tell publicly, but with legendary Jewish talk show host Jerry Springer back in the headlines, it feels right to spill some behind-the-scenes tea. On Tuesday, Jan. 7, Netflix drops "Jerry Springer: Fights, Camera,...

For more than two decades, Sol Werdiger, CEO of OuterStuff—a leading youth sports apparel brand—has combined his passion for faith, family, and football to turn Super Bowl weekend into an unforgettable Shabbat experience. Now,...

The word for snow in Hebrew is שֶׁלֶג (pronounced shaeleg), but it doesn’t come in very handy in Israel, where the white stuff is rare. That’s why the first St. Louis snowfall of 2025 on Sunday, Jan. 5, was a highlight for Ziv Shalev, who...

If stained glass could talk, what stories might it tell? That thought crossed my mind Sunday morning (Jan. 5) as I read a St. Louis Post-Dispatch article about a legal battle involving historic Emil Frei stained-glass windows inside a crumbling Catholic...

Jewish humor isn’t just about getting a laugh—it’s an essential part of Jewish identity. According to a 2020 Pew Research Center survey, 34% of American Jews say having a sense of humor is a crucial aspect of their Jewish identity. That’s more...

Few historical figures captivate the public imagination like President John F. Kennedy, and few authors bridge the gap between forgotten history and contemporary relevance as seamlessly as Brad Meltzer. A Jewish author known for his thrillers and meticulously...

As a journalist, my inbox is constantly flooded with press releases and pitches from all kinds of organizations—some pushing honest, impactful narratives and some less so. For the past six months, I’ve found myself receiving regular updates...

Eden Golan isn’t just a singer; she’s a symbol of resilience and strength. Representing Israel in Eurovision 2024 during a year of profound challenges, Golan captivated audiences worldwide with her powerful performance of “Hurricane,” finishing...

If it’s January, it must be time for the annual St. Louis Jewish Community Blood Drive at Young Israel in University City. Thanks to the efforts of Dr. Bob and Judy Hellman, named Jewish Light Unsung Heroes in 2014, the blood drive has been held annually...

The Gateway Arch and Old Courthouse served as the backdrop for the lighting of the Staenberg Menorah for each of the eight nights of Hanukkah, which ran Dec. 25 to Jan. 1. The lighting coincided with Winterfest in Kiener...