Harvey Wallace, co-founder of the certified public accounting firm, Brown Smith Wallace, has joined Private Fiduciary Solutions (PFS) as a client development advisor. PFS was created to serve as an alternative to a corporate trust company by providing...

Children express themselves in a myriad of ways. For Eliana Eshel, this is why it’s essential to incorporate interactive opportunities for children to learn about their faith.  “It’s about teaching the values we try to live by to our children,”...

Hearing about Linda Concors and Nancy Seidel’s budding best friendship underscores my hope that no matter the age, you’re never too old to make another treasured bestie. The two met after Linda and her husband, Jerry, moved into Brookdale Senior...

When Jan Baron called to say she wanted to talk about a children’s book she had written, I jumped at the chance. I don’t know how long I’ve known Jan, probably 15 years or so, but it was when she was chosen as a Jewish Light Unsung Hero in 2013...

The Festival of Lights just got a little brighter—and a whole lot creamier. Clementine's Naughty and Nice Creamery is rolling out two new Hanukkah-inspired ice cream flavors at all eight St. Louis-area parlors. If you can’t wait—or live outside...

ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI — This Hanukkah, the 29’ Staenberg Menorah at Kiener Plaza Park will be lit every night of the eight day holiday. The Chanukah @ The Arch celebrations, sponsored by Peoples National Bank, will feature Hanukkah light-up giveaways,...

In a year when Jews worldwide faced extraordinary challenges, Eden Golan’s story is one we can all appreciate. The Israeli singer rose to international prominence after her powerful performance of "Hurricane" earned her a fifth-place finish at Eurovision...

What happens when you take a dive bar, add some dazzling outfits, a guest DJ and the St. Louis young adult Jewish community? You get LollapaJEWza, of course—the annual holiday event that’s been bringing people together for 15 years. This year, it’s...

Ruby Gubitz proudly held up her new blue home-made menorah. The 5-year-old painted the base and inserted candles during the Home Depot Hanukkah Experience on Sunday, Dec. 15. Ruby also got to spend some quality time with her grandparents Charlene and...

St. Louis will soon get a new kosher certified bagel shop. Bagels and Bliss is taking over space that previously housed Edible Arrangements at 8151 Delmar Blvd. An opening is planned for late December. The partner-owners of Bagels and Bliss are Giti...

It’s not every day that a St. Louis native who’s advised world leaders, written bestsellers, and mapped out Middle East peace solutions hops on Zoom to chat. But on Tuesday, Dec. 17, at 7:30 p.m., David Makovsky is doing just that. Hosted by the Jewish...

Last week, we told you about part one of the "Lost Tables" podcast on Frank & Helen’s restaurant, a beloved University City institution. Now, we’re excited to share that Part Two of the podcast is available. This two-part series dives deep into...