Nothing like a good grovel to spark some audience reaction. Yes, I'm referring to my end-of-the-year 'overwritten plea' to the Jewish Light audience to join in a winter crusade to find and share delicious soup recipes. Groveling works Yes, groveling...

Before the Broadway musical “Jagged Little Pill,” based on Alanis Morissette’s music, arrives at the Fabulous Fox Jan. 19-21, and prior to her performance at the Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre slated for July 23, audiences can learn more about the...

In the St. Louis region, those seeking kosher carryout options have three go-to restaurant options: Kohn’s Deli, Gokul Indian Restaurant, and the Circle@Crown Center. Additionally, Breadsmith in Glendale offers a selection of kosher baked goods....

Since its kickoff event this past September, the Staenberg Speaker Series hosted by Ignite YP, has given nearly 100 young Jewish professionals an opportunity to hear from and network with highly successful Jewish leaders, innovators and philanthropists...

Clayton High School senior violist Delia Zacks was recognized at the University of Missouri St. Louis Young Artists Competition. Delia won honorable mention in the junior division for her performance of Der Schwanendreher by Hindemith. Of the 10 finalists,...

Nearly 50 mid-day revelers celebrated the new year eight hours early on Dec. 31 for a mid-afternoon concert and singalong at the Focal Point. “New Year's Eve In Tel Aviv” kicked into high gear at 4 p.m. Central, or midnight in Israel. It was the...

Michael Vines spent his career as a copywriter and creative director for several of New York’s most prominent ad agencies. After retiring, Vines, 75, who was born in St. Louis, became an author. He recently published his third novel, “Harry Gets Wise,”...

It’s time to bid farewell to 2023. Many of us see a new year as a way of starting fresh, attacking a new goal and making positive changes. Really, we’re just moving from one day to the next but somehow seeing a new year on the calendar makes it feel...

Pre-COVID, local Jewish musician Will Soll regularly hosted an intimate mid-day New Year’s Eve gathering in his home on Dec. 31. The party and communal concert was dubbed “New Year’s Eve in Tel Aviv” because it was held at 4 p.m. central, exactly...

Every year around this season, a certain handcrafted sign manages to make its rounds on Jewish Facebook. It always reminds me that it's time to create a new list of which Chinese restaurants are open on Christmas Day. While the authenticity of...

In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the St. Louis Jewish Community Center and the Jewish Community Relations Council invite the public to a thought-provoking literary event on Tuesday, Jan. 16. “The House Is on Fire” author event promises an...

Sometimes when journalists finish reporting and writing a story, they’re glad to be done with it. Other times, the story, and the people involved stay with us for days, weeks, months, even longer.  Journalists are human beings with authentic emotions...