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Vanity plate celebrating Oct. 7 attacks sparks outrage in St. Louis Jewish community

Vanity plate celebrating Oct. 7 attacks sparks outrage in St. Louis Jewish community

By Kevin Deutsch, Special to the Jewish LightPublished May 15, 2025

An SUV adorned with an “OCT 7” vanity plate in Chesterfield has sparked outrage in the local Jewish community, with both the Anti-Defamation League and Jewish Federation of St. Louis condemning the...

This St. Louis preschool just became Missouri’s first Jewish green school

This St. Louis preschool just became Missouri’s first Jewish green school

Published May 15, 2025

Whoever said “small hands can’t make a big impact” never met the kids at Shirlee Green Preschool. Over the past four years, they’ve been on a mission: turning food scraps into compost, ditching...

The “Jews in the Lou” guys trade bagels for barn boots at R&R Ranch

The “Jews in the Lou” guys trade bagels for barn boots at R&R Ranch

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content OfficerPublished May 14, 2025

Ben Poremba and Alex Rich are back with a fresh episode of "Jews in the Lou," this time trading the clatter of deli plates for the rustle of hay and the distant whinnies of rescued miniature horses at...

St. Louis Cardinals mascot Fredbird before the game between the St. Louis Cardinals and the Milwaukee Brewers at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-Imagn Images

Help make Fredbird a Hall of Famer while remembering his Jewish ‘family’ history

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content OfficerPublished May 14, 2025

For over four decades, Fredbird has been the feathery face of the St. Louis Cardinals, delighting fans with his antics on and off the field. Now, the iconic mascot is once again in the spotlight as he’s...

Polish artist Tamara de Lempicka

The secret Jewish history behind one of Art Deco’s most iconic artists — now on display in St. Louis

By Diane M. Bolz, Moment MagazinePublished May 14, 2025

This story was originally published on Moment.com. Sign up for the Moment Minute.  Editors Note: Polish artist Tamara de Lempicka was among the major Jewish artists the Jewish Light told you about...

Sen. Kit Bond speaks at the Jewish Community Center in 1989.  
File photo by David M. Henschel

Sen. Kit Bond through the years: How the Jewish Light covered his legacy

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content OfficerPublished May 13, 2025

Former U.S. Sen. Christopher “Kit” Bond, passed away on Tuesday, May 13. He left a lasting impact on Missouri politics and the Jewish community. His decades of public service, from his early days as...

Nevo Abutbul

Meet the 20-year-old Jewish mentalist bringing his mind-bending act to St. Louis

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content OfficerPublished May 13, 2025

When Nevo Abutbul takes the stage at Variety St. Louis’ new "Believe Gala" this Friday, May 16, he’ll be doing what he does best—captivating audiences with his unique blend of mind-bending tricks...

Rabbi Noah Arnow and Gitti Fredman.

Bagels and Bliss officially opens

Bill Motchan, Special To The Jewish LightPublished May 13, 2025

Bagels and Bliss had its official grand opening on Monday, May 12. St. Louis’ only certified kosher bagel shop is back from a post-Passover hiatus and has increased its capacity. Bagels are available...

Susan Florek, Roy Kramer, Lisa Kramer and Scott Berzon.

Pinball Wizard: Meet the Jewish pinball champs of St. Louis

Bill Motchan, Special To The Jewish LightPublished May 13, 2025

At age 7, Scott Berzon could often be found in the basement of his home playing pinball. That long-dormant experience kicked into high gear on Mon., May 12 when he won the gold medal in the 2025 St. Louis...

Glenridge Elementary School.

Two arrested after antisemitic graffiti found at Clayton elementary school

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content OfficerPublished May 12, 2025

Two juveniles have been taken into custody in connection with a vandalism incident at Glenridge Elementary School, located at 7447 Wellington Way in Clayton where antisemitic and racist graffiti was discovered...

Denise Lieberman

St. Louis voting rights advocate honored with WashU’s ‘Ethic of Service Award’

Published May 12, 2025

Denise Lieberman was one of eight honorees to receive the Gerry & Bob Virgil Ethic of Service Award from the Gephardt Institute for Civic and Community Engagement. The annual award recognizes a select...

11,237 calls, 1,300 births. Ambulance honoring U-City couple hits major milestone in Israel

11,237 calls, 1,300 births. Ambulance honoring U-City couple hits major milestone in Israel

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content OfficerPublished May 12, 2025

In a testament to the life-saving impact of a single act of generosity, the Mobile Intensive Care Unit (MICU) ambulance donated by former St. Louisan Dr. Irvin Pretsky continues to make a profound difference...

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