As the country reflects on the transition of power with Donald Trump’s return to the White House on Monday, Jan. 20, I found myself looking back into the Jewish Light archives. There, I came across a story that feels as relevant today as it did in 1962....

A social action day for preschoolers was held at Saul Mirowitz Jewish Community School on Monday, Jan. 20. The event, “Small Hands. . . Big Difference,” is held each year on Martin Luther King Jr. Day to teach kids the importance of giving back to...

Lost Tables is bringing St. Louis’ restaurant history to life—one bite at a time. Dr. Harley Hammerman, known for his deep dives into local restaurant history on his website “Lost Tables,” has turned his passion into a podcast....

In 1949, as Harry S. Truman prepared for the first presidential inauguration since the end of World War II, the Holocaust, and the creation of the State of Israel, he made a significant decision: he invited a rabbi to speak at his swearing-in ceremony....

Starting Feb. 7, the Mirowitz Center will serve as a host location for the AARP Foundation Tax-Aide program, offering free, in-person tax preparation services to low-to-moderate income individuals, particularly those aged 50 and older. IRS-certified...

“She knows what we’re going through and she represents us,” said Shaina Grossman, who was referring to Israeli singing sensation Eden Golan. Grossman, 22, was part of an enthusiastic gathering of 650 who came to hear Golan at The Factory in Chesterfield...

As the world watches a fragile cease-fire unfold between Israel and Hamas, details of the agreement have drawn intense global scrutiny. Under the reported terms of the deal, its first phase will last 42 days and will see the Israeli military withdraw...

Sometimes a bagel isn’t just a bagel. In St. Louis, it was a story, a tradition and, for a century, the backbone of a bakery that made the city’s kosher scene a little more delicious. This week, as we dive into bagel content—and carbs in general—we...

Heads up, St. Louis bagel lovers. The Gateway City has just scored a culinary homerun with the arrival of authentic New York bagels from the legendary Ess-a-Bagel. These aren’t just New York-style bagels; they’re the...

Even the most adventurous eater may not be familiar with egusi stew from West Africa. Or the savory Swahili rich dish known as pilau. Then there is sambusak, a Mediterranean golden meat-filled pastry. These are some of the unique international recipes...

Editor’s Note: The On Being Jewish Now event with Zibby Owens and Alison Hammer, originally scheduled for Jan. 21 at Temple Emanuel, has been postponed. One of the featured guests, has a home in the Pacific Palisades and she focused on supporting her...

Members of the St. Louis Jewish community are invited to join representatives from nearly a dozen local Jewish organizations in traveling to Jefferson City on Jan. 22 for Missouri Jewish Advocacy Day. The event is designed to amplify Jewish...