Imagine stepping into the grandeur of the Fabulous Fox Theatre and hearing the triumphant echoes of its mighty Wurlitzer organ. It’s easy to picture Stan Kann seated there, his fingers flying across the keys, effortlessly charming an audience as he...

The past year has seen a troubling rise in antisemitism and incidents on college campuses nationwide, affecting institutions like Washington University and St. Louis University. From inflammatory protests to hostile rhetoric, Jewish students have faced...

Missouri voters have passed Amendment 3, with 51.9% in favor, officially enshrining reproductive rights into the state constitution and repealing one of the nation’s strictest abortion bans. The vote restores access to abortion services up to 24 weeks...

The same day Jewish filmmaker Jesse Eisenberg spoke with me via Zoom, he appeared on “The Kelly Clarkson Show,” where his rapid-fire delivery and neurotic jumpiness were on full display. The guy looked like a walking panic attack even though he was...

Join the National Council of Jewish Women-St. Louis for their EmpowHER series on Thursday, Nov. 14, from 5 to 7 p.m. and enjoy a lively panel discussion featuring St. Louis Jewish Light Editor-in-Chief Ellen Futterman, Public Relations Professional Mindy...

Fall colors are finally here and so is the 33rd annual Whitaker St. Louis International Film Festival (SLIFF), presented by Cinema St. Louis, which runs from Thursday, Nov. 7, through Nov. 17.  “Our theme this year [is] ‘The Great Escape,’ ”...

On Wednesday, Oct. 30, the Jewish Federation of St. Louis Women’s Philanthropy celebrated a milestone with the 10th annual L’Chaim! event at the Ritz-Carlton. The evening brought together more than 700 women for a night of laughter, connection and...

St. Louis native and clinical psychologist David Klein has released his first book, “A Veteran's Toughest Fight: Finding Peace After Vietnam,” just in time for Veteran’s Day, Nov. 11. Klein, 55, has been working with veterans for nearly 27 years...

Food insecurity affects millions of people worldwide. It is especially significant in Israel, where relief often comes from Leket Israel, the national food bank. Translated from Hebrew, leket means “gleanings.” The concept of sharing a portion...

The Honorable Ellen Levy of Missouri’s 21st Judicial Court, was named one of nine 2024 Leaders of Distinction. She will be celebrated at the YWCA Leaders Lunch on Dec. 13 at the Marriott St. Louis Grand. Levy is a member of Congregation Temple...

J’la, an annual fundraiser for the St. Louis Jewish Community Center (the J), will honor the Merle and Marty Oberman family on Saturday, Nov. 23, at The Factory in Chesterfield. Proceeds from the event help maintain and expand the J’s many programs...

On National Philanthropy Day, Steve Lowy received the Outstanding Philanthropist Award from the St. Louis Regional Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals. A major donor of Washington University’s Lowy Scholarship for the past 40 years,...