Shabbat dinners under the stars, smoky backyard barbecues, late-night Torah talks and a Cardinals game or two—this summer, Chabad WashU is turning its St. Louis home into a hub for Jewish college students from across the country. Whether they’re here...

What does it take for a synagogue to last 131 years—and still feel like a place people want to walk into? At Bais Abraham Congregation, it’s not about flashy programming or slick branding. It’s something simpler: staying rooted in tradition while...

When your passion becomes your profession—and your profession just happens to be ice cream—it’s safe to say you’ve never worked a day in your life. On June 24, Beckie Jacobs, founder of Serendipity Homemade Ice Cream, will be the featured guest...

Patty Bloom, a longtime community leader and passionate advocate for Jewish life in St. Louis, has been appointed to the National Women’s Philanthropy (NWP) Board of Jewish Federations of North America. She joins an esteemed group of 200 women across...

Something fresh is coming to The Jewish Community Center—and we’re not just talking about the bagels. This new brunch-and-book series pairs a schmear of Jewish flavor with a side of local storytelling. "Books and Bagels," a new daytime “Brunch...

Central Reform Congregation has named Terri Grossman as its next executive director. A passionate and collaborative leader with a long record of accomplishment in the St. Louis Jewish community, Grossman will step into the role on July 14, succeeding...

Mazel tov! Five cheetah cubs were born last month at the St. Louis Zoo. That’s exciting news in its own right—and, honestly, a great excuse to share baby cheetah photos. But here at The Jewish Light, we couldn’t help but ask: Is there a Jewish angle?...

Former St. Louisan, Evyn Levy, will join the Louisville Orchestra beginning July 1. She secured the position of Second/E-Flat Clarinet. Levy is completing her year as a clarinet fellow with the New World Symphony in Miami.

For more than seven decades, Israel Bonds programming was a fixture of Jewish life in St. Louis. From grand hotel galas to annual synagogue-hosted events, the Bonds campaign brought generations together in support of Israel’s growth and security. But...

This story was originally published in the Forward. Click here to get the Forward’s free email newsletters delivered to your inbox. WHITE OAK, PENNSYLVANIA — Nik Jakobs, a Jewish cowboy with a finance degree and four daughters, isn’t your...

Just a few months ago, I shared stories of some of the bright lights in the St. Louis arts community. Today, I return with a deeper spotlight on three artists whose brilliance has only grown—now illuminating not just our city, but the international...

Shel Chesky and his daughter Lindsey Hermes will celebrate Father’s Day on June 15th discussing their favorite topic: road sealants. Hermes, a member of Congregation Shaare Emeth, is the chief operating officer of BioSpan, an environmentally friendly...