For Jewish St. Louisans, uncovering the stories and histories of their families have become more than just a personal journey—it’s a community effort. Genealogy, the study of family lineage and history, has seen a rise in popularity, especially within...

The Torah (Five Books of Moses) are sacred texts for major Western monotheistic faiths. But who wrote the Torah? (Hint: Not Moses.) Join Judaic educator Richard Gavatin for a thought-provoking discussion exploring the Documentary Hypothesis,...

More than 2,000 runners and walkers -- and several dozen dogs-- participated in the Olivette Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving morning, Nov. 28. The event, now in its 11th year, follows a 5K course that begins and ends at Stacy Park. The Turkey Trot entrance...

The winter season kicks off a new Holocaust Composer Series—a collaboration between the St. Louis Kaplan Feldman Holocaust Museum and the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra (SLSO) to humanize Holocaust education. “We wanted to bring everything to life...

Award-winning Israeli spy thriller “Tehran” is set to welcome celebrated British actor Hugh Laurie for its third season, premiering December 9 on Apple TV+ and Israel’s Kan public broadcaster. Laurie, known for his roles in “House” and...

For nearly two decades, the Gentile Ministry—a Pacific, Mo.-based coalition of Baptist pastors and their congregations—has openly supported newly formed security and IDF-associated units in Israel. Through a network of relationships they've built...

Nov. 28, 1961 — Operation Yachin Begins for Moroccan Jews After a two-year ban on Jewish emigration from Morocco, Israel launches Operation Yachin to help Moroccan Jews make aliyah via France or Italy. By the operation’s end in 1964, more than 97,000...

Roughly 25 people attended the unveiling and dedication of the Michael Staenberg Lobby at Epstein Hebrew Academy on Monday, Nov. 25. While Staenberg has been a long-time supporter of the Jewish day school in Olivette over the past four years, “he has...

Rebekah Scallet knows how to pick ’em. As artistic director of the New Jewish Theatre, Scallet decides which shows the company will produce. Her five selections for the 2024 season included only two well-known titles, but Scallet knew what she was...

After 179 years, B’nai B’rith Lodge #22 has closed. The St. Louis Jewish institution’s demise was tied to dwindling membership and contributions. At its largest point, the lodge had a total membership of 1,200. The final roster showed 110 members. Lodge...

Mimi David makes it clear that her role as a dating coach is not akin to Yente, the matchmaker in “Fiddler on the Roof.” “A lot of people don’t know the difference,” said David, who is director of women’s education at Aish HaTorah and married...