Walter Weiss is used to strangers noticing his car. His gray Infiniti bears a license plate that reads MZL-TOV. “It seemed like a good idea to get the plates,” said Weiss, 93. “Everybody asks me about the message. Some people who may not be Jewish...

Music has played a significant role in Jewish life since ancient times and continues to be a crucial component of both religious and cultural experiences. Today, there is no shortage of what can be called "Jewish Music." There is Israeli Jewish music,...

He writes the songs that make the whole world sing and now for the final time, Barry Manilow will perform those songs for a St. Louis audience. Manilow has announced that after celebrating his 81st birthday in June, he will embark on an eight-city...

The St. Louis Theatre Circle announced their 2024 Nominations on Friday and The New Jewish Theatre’s production of "Into the Woods" was among the top local productions with 11 nominations, including Outstanding Production of a Musical.  In total performances...

  In response to the overwhelming increase of antisemitic incidents in the United States since the Hamas attack in Israel on Oct. 7, the St. Louis Kaplan Feldman Holocaust Museum is launching a year-long workshop on fighting antisemitism called...

October 7, 2023, changed the Jewish world. Now, more than 117 days later we have the opportunity to understand and unravel the historical roots of Hamas, shedding light on its ideology and its impact on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The YIVO...

There are hotels all over the world famous for their art collections. Some of these collections boast mostly contemporary works while others feature works from many different time periods going back to classical and up to modern. Some of these artsy...

The St. Louis Jewish Film Festival doesn’t start until April 7, but cinephiles — especially ones who enjoy short documentaries — as well as movie lovers will want to be part of the Israeli Film Club, led by Snir Dagan, the Israeli Shaliach (emissary)...

Two Jewish Cub Scouts will be honored on Friday, Feb. 2 at 6:30 p.m. at Temple Israel during this year’s Scout Shabbat. Liam Daniels and Robert Melnick, both members of United Hebrew Congregation, will receive their Aryeh Emblem. For Jewish scouts,...

Internationally touring musician, poet and Jewish storyteller Alicia Jo Rabins has made a career out of bringing ancient Jewish legends to life, but you might remember her as a member of the klezmer-punk band Golem or from her widely praised musical...

The Broadway revival of "Funny Girl" is at the Fabulous Fox Theatre until Feb. 4. If you attend, look for actress Eileen T'Kaye in the role of "Mrs. Strakosh," a Jewish woman and neighbor of Fanny Brice who's constantly amazed by Brice's success on...

Just before the Harvey Kornblum Jewish Food Pantry opens each day, a line of cars appears. The drivers wait patiently for their turn to pick up food.  The pantry, operated by Jewish Family Services, helps alleviate food insecurity in the St. Louis...