As we turn the page on 2024, the St. Louis Jewish Light is looking back at the calendar year that was. Here are the 10 local stories you read the most this year. 10. St. Louis white supremacist group tied to hate-fueled rally in Ohio A hate-fueled...

When I was young, my brother and I used to fight over Hanukkah gelt. This was complicated because the pieces were different sizes, so even if the number of pieces were the same, it still didn’t always seem fair. As an adult, it always felt embarrassing...

Last year, St. Louis unveiled a spectacular new addition to its holiday celebrations: the Staenberg Menorah, a towering 29-foot-tall marvel located at Kiener Plaza with the Gateway Arch towering behind it. Constructed with 250 feet of truss and lit with...

The last time Hanukkah and Christmas aligned was 2005, and it won’t happen again until 2035. But one tradition that doesn’t require a rare alignment? Enjoying Chinese food on Christmas—it’s here to stay. Chinese...

Somewhere in the realm of culinary myths and kitchen rumors is this gem: “Don’t fry latkes in olive oil.” Maybe it’s something you heard from a friend’s aunt or saw in a food blog comment section. Here’s the truth—you absolutely can. St....

Saul Mirowitz Jewish Community School’s Hanukkah Extravaganukkah showcased the singing talents of students on Friday, December 20 at Congregation B’nai Amoona. Mirowitz school supporters listened to songs performed by each class. The program was...

My husband recently came across a T-shirt online printed with the following message: “When Life Gives You Potatoes, Make Latkes!” Clever, I thought, and with the celebration of Hanukkah just a week away, so appropriate.  However, latkes weren’t...

When Santa slides down the chimney, he may find sufganiyot and latkes instead of cookies and milk in some homes. This month, the first night of Hanukkah will occur on Christmas Day. Since 1900, the 25th day of Kislev and the 25th day of December have...

There could be more nachas for Madam Owlberta Wobblewings in early 2025. We first introduced you to Ms. Wobblewings, a great horned owl who took up temporary residence on the balcony outside an apartment rented by Rebecca and Zach Berg—in Owlivette....

Harriet Kopolow is among the 12 who were honored at the 20th Ageless Remarkable St. Louisans Gala hosted by St. Andrew’s Resources Charitable Foundation. This event recognizes adults ages 70 and older who make an impact through their philanthropy,...

Dave Blatt has joined Anders CPAs + Advisors as a principal and technology practice leader. He leads the Anders Technology AI and Automation service line, empowering clients to gain operational efficiencies and innovative capabilities AI can provide.

Vickie Shuchart is the new communications and marketing manager for the Goldring/Woldenberg Institute for Southern Jewish Life. It is a regional nonprofit serving 13 southern states. Shuchart was most recently the director of strategic operations at...