Ellen Futterman, Editor-in-Chief
• Published January 9, 2024
As the war following Hamas’ Oct. 7 attacks on Israel continues in Gaza, now nearing 100 days, it felt good — like a much-needed respite — to talk about Jewish pride and competition with three young Jewish St. Louisans upon their return from the...
Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
• Published January 9, 2024
Comedian Brett Goldstein has added another show to his "The Second Best Night of Your Life" tour at the Fabulous Fox Theatre in St. Louis. The new show will take place on Saturday, May 18, at 4:00 p.m. Due to high demand, the previously announced shows...
The St. Louis Cardinals have hired Chaim Bloom as Advisor to the President of Baseball Operations. The team made the announcement Monday afternoon on X. Bloom most recently served as Chief Baseball Officer for the Boston Red Sox from 2019 through 2023.
Bloom,...
Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
• Published January 8, 2024
For decades, Jewish organizations have offered counseling to help their communities cope with grief, traditionally focusing on the loss of loved ones. However, since Oct. 7, many in the Jewish world have experienced a profound new form of suffering,...
By Bill Motchan, Special to the Jewish Light
• Published January 7, 2024
Bicyclists around the world will take to roads and bike paths on Jan. 14 to mark the 100th day since the Hamas attack on Israel last October. The event was created by the professional cycling team Israel Premier Tech, the Hostages and Missing Families...
The National Council of Jewish Women St. Louis (NCJWSTL) is expanding their Healing Hearts Bank micro-lending program, and is looking for more volunteers. This community service project provides microloans to underserved women and families to help them...
Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
• Published January 4, 2024
Emily Bornstein, chief of staff at Jewish Federation of St. Louis, has always felt a strong drive to contribute to the collective good.
"I've always believed that one person can make a difference, and I do this work in our community because I believe...
Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
• Published January 4, 2024
A long-time staple of the St. Louis kosher community is looking for a new owner to carry on and take their business to the next level. Mound City Shelled Nut Company, which has been in existence since 1917, has been a mainstay for kosher shoppers...
Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
• Published January 4, 2024
The St. Louis Jewish Loan Association (STLJLA), along with its 16 other nationwide partners, is providing over $3.4 million in an interest-free loan for emergency financial assistance to Israeli individuals and families in the Jewish state.
Last...
The Kranzberg Family Foundation, a supporting foundation of Jewish Federation of St. Louis, is announcing their 2024 commitment of $75,000 in grants to 15 local Jewish organizations. The Foundation received requests totaling over $187,000 this cycle.
Established...
Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
• Published January 3, 2024
Growing up in University City, Mandy Silverman, 44, never could have envisioned a career creating unique and sometimes odd challah and babka recipes on Instagram. Granted, Instagram wasn't even a thing and becoming a baker was not on her radar either.
"I...
Bill Motchan, Special To The Jewish Light
• Published January 3, 2024
The Brothers Lazaroff band will begin a four-week residency on Jan. 9. David and Jeff Lazaroff (2019 Jewish Light Unsung Heroes) will perform on Tuesday evenings in January to support Joe’s Café, a neighborhood listening room at 6014 Kingsbury Ave....
