After years and years of writing Mother’s Day stories in appreciation of all-things-mom, I was fresh out of ideas. That’s when it dawned on me. Call Mindy. mindyKNOWS. Mindy is Mindy Horwitz, 53, who in addition to having raised three sons, now serves...

Understanding antisemitism is complicated. So much so, that as of April 29, 2024, the United States Congress was still debating the official definition of the term. On Monday lawmakers on the House Rules Committee advanced a bipartisan bill attempting...

Each year, the Jewish Federation of St. Louis presents the RubinBrown Corporate Leadership Award to a company that embodies philanthropic leadership in our community. Wallis Companies, together with the Wallis Family, have exemplified this commitment...

As anti-Israel and incidents of antisemitism escalate on the campus of Washington University, concerns remain about the safety of Jewish students. On Saturday, April 27 a group of anti-Israel protesters gathered outside...

Jazz is a truly original American genre of music. Then there is “Laz Jazz,” which is unique to St. Louis, and created by the Brothers Lazaroff and inspired by Americana, rock, jazz and soul. The Jewish duo is bringing back their Laz Jazz Fest for...

On Saturday, April 27, nearly 120 years after the 1904 World’s Fair opened, a new exhibit commemorating this cornerstone event in St. Louis history will open at the Missouri History Museum. The exhibit features a 1:400 scale model of the fairgrounds,...

Jewish Federation’s Community Security Director Scott Biondo said members of the St. Louis Jewish community may want to stay away from Art Hill in Forest Park on Saturday afternoon, when the Palestine Solidarity Committee convenes its Art Build event...

Pesach feels different this year. Likely, we are all experiencing a mix of emotions; sad, angry, scared, frustrated, and stuck in place, like it has forever been Oct. 7. We’re supposed to celebrate with joy this festival known, as Zman Cherutaynu, season...

A new permanent home for JSU (Jewish Student Union) St. Louis is rapidly taking shape in University City. Last October, renovation began on the two-story house at 8037 Delmar Blvd. Completion is expected in August when the new Staenberg Building will...

Athletes have until May 8 to register for the 44th Annual St. Louis Senior Olympics, set for Memorial Day Weekend.  This year's competition boasts over 90 individual and team events, including some new events to go along with beloved favorites. Contrary...

As the nation braces for the 2024 presidential election, Jean Becker, former Chief of Staff to President George H.W. Bush, shares reflections on leadership in a new book, "Character Matters: And Other Life Lessons from George...

Jewish Federation of St. Louis has announced the award winners to be honored at the 2024 Evening of Impact to be held Thursday, May 9. Dafna Revah and MaryAnn Smyly Sabin have been chosen as the recipients of the 2024 David N. and Roselin Grosberg Young...