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Emily Trent

Local actor Emily Trent debuts in feature film

Published February 3, 2025

Emily Trent was featured in the new movie “Seeing Someone Else.” SSE is a psychedelic coming-of-age comedy about a young man coming to terms with his future after breaking up with his girlfriend, played by Trent. The feature-length film is currently...

Adeline Mass, on her store's iconic pink couch.

Remembering the pink couch and how ‘Jordan’s Apparel’ dressed a generation in style!

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content OfficerPublished February 2, 2025

In mid-December, I was browsing through our newspaper archives when I stumbled upon a 1965 advertisement for a store called Jordan’s. As someone named Jordan, it immediately caught my eye. I had...

1967 photo leads to a nostalgic journey through St. Louis’ Jewish bakery history

1967 photo leads to a nostalgic journey through St. Louis’ Jewish bakery history

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content OfficerPublished February 2, 2025

Last month, during Bagel Week, I published a story reminiscing about the closing of the iconic Bagel Factory. Soon after, Sharon Breiner Waltrip saw the article on Facebook and commented: “I have a photo of my dad, Marvin Breiner, from the St. Louis...

Samantha Fomera and Avi Mazzeo

Two locals join the coveted Jewish ideas fellowship

Published February 2, 2025

Samantha Fomera and Avi Mazzeo have been accepted into the Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion’s Jewish Ideas Fellowship for 2024-25. They are two of 24 members of the cohort, where over 100 applications were received this year.  This...

Joel Gotkin, Caroline Goldenberg and Rabbi Brad Horwitz.

Jewish Federation of St. Louis announces 2025 Evening of Impact award recipients

Published February 1, 2025

The Jewish Federation of St. Louis has unveiled its 2025 award winners, who will be celebrated during the Evening of Impact on Feb. 19 at the St. Louis Kaplan Feldman Holocaust Museum. Honorees include Caroline Goldenberg and Joel Gotkin, recipients...

Judge Rachel Freier

Staenberg Speaker Series continues with history-making Judge Rachel Freier

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content OfficerPublished January 30, 2025

The 2025 Staenberg Speaker Series continues on Feb. 16 with an evening featuring Judge Rachel Freier, a trailblazing figure in law and Jewish life. Known for her historic achievement as the first Hasidic woman elected to public office in the United States,...

Angela Higgins

Shaare Emeth’s Angela Higgins takes home top honors!

Published January 30, 2025

Angela Higgins was named the 2024 recipient of the Ida Stack Award at Congregation Shaare Emeth. The award is given annually to a sixth grader who demonstrates dedication and enthusiasm for Jewish learning. Angela is the daughter of Anna and James...

Mike Bosner

Corn, comedy and country music: How a hometown kid is bringing ‘Shucked’ home to ‘The Fabulous Fox’

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content OfficerPublished January 30, 2025

When producer Mike Bosner brings "Shucked," one of Broadway’s most surprising hits, to The Fabulous Fox from Feb. 11–23, it will be more than just another stop on the musical’s national tour. For Bosner, it’s a homecoming—and a chance to showcase...

A Legendary Opening Act: "Exodus" launches the St. Louis Jewish Film Festival

A Legendary Opening Act: “Exodus” launches the St. Louis Jewish Film Festival

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content OfficerPublished January 29, 2025

For its 30th season, running March 30 through April 8, the St. Louis Jewish Film Festival is serving up a perfectly crafted appetizer to whet your appetite for the main event. On Sunday, Feb. 16, the St. Louis Kaplan Feldman...

Sherrie Hodgins

New gig for Sherri Hodgins at NCJWSTL

Published January 29, 2025

Sherrie Hodgins is the new capital campaign and membership manager for National Council of Jewish Women-St. Louis. She is responsible for coordinating the fundraising for their new building at 311 N. Lindbergh and organizing the membership and leadership...

Jeff and David Lazaroff

Brothers Lazaroff launches inaugural Tuesday Tour in February

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content OfficerPublished January 29, 2025

The Brothers Lazaroff are back with their signature series of intimate Tuesday concerts, showcasing their unique sound across St. Louis’ most cherished venues. Known for their eclectic style and dedication to the local music...

nearly 30 representatives from 15 Jewish organizations and synagogues across St. Louis gathered at the Missouri State Capitol in Jefferson City for Missouri Jewish Advocacy Day

Missouri Jewish Advocacy Day unites community for security funding and awareness

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content OfficerPublished January 28, 2025

On Jan. 22, nearly 30 representatives from 15 Jewish organizations and synagogues across St. Louis gathered at the Missouri State Capitol in Jefferson City for Missouri Jewish Advocacy Day. Their mission was clear: to ensure Jewish voices were heard,...

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