Bill Motchan, Special To The Jewish Light
• Published November 21, 2024
If there’s a cause that Wendy Flusser believes in, she’ll pitch in to do whatever volunteer work is needed. A good example is women’s reproductive rights.
Flusser, chairperson of Jews for Abortion...
Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
• Published November 21, 2024
It’s a rare treat when Hollywood history and St. Louis nostalgia meet in perfect harmony—like an old-timey Technicolor dream come true. As the holiday season draws closer, the Missouri History Museum...
Todd Siwak will serve as the new board chair of Jewish Federation of St. Louis, starting in January. Siwak succeeds Bob Newmark, who, during his two-year term chairing the board, provided dedicated leadership...
Sami Seigel released a new original single, “Misfit,” under her professional name, Ivy Rush.
Watch her perform here.
The song will be part of her upcoming album with the same title. Along with her...
Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
• Published November 20, 2024
The St. Louis Jewish Light hosted its 15th annual Unsung Heroes event Nov. 20 at the St. Louis Kaplan Feldman Holocaust Museum. The evening, co-chaired by Debbie Lefton and Amy Fenster...
Shaving Israel is sponsoring a Hanukkah Party on Sunday, Dec. 8 at the Mirowitz Center from 1 to 3 p.m.
The event will include entertainment, delicious snacks, lots of songs and fun – but most importantly,...
Local artist Marian Steen is part of the Lambert Arts and Cultural Program, a showcase of cultural diversity and creative talent not only in St. Louis, but worldwide.
The terminals and surrounding facilities...
Ellen Futterman, Editor-in-Chief
• Published November 19, 2024
After nearly 70 years of serving up comfort food and equally comforting memories, Frank & Helen’s, a beloved fixture in University City, is closing its doors for good Dec. 8.
For members of the...
(JTA) — President-elect Donald Trump has nominated billionaire financier Howard Lutnick, the co-chair of his transition team, as commerce secretary.
Trump announced the appointment on Tuesday, after...
The National Council of Jewish Women-St. Louis will honor Dana Sandweiss with its Hannah G. Solomon Founder’s Award, NCJW’s most prestigious recognition on Thursday, April 3, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Congregation...
Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
• Published November 18, 2024
The New Jewish Theatre will close out its 2024 season with “First Date,” a romantic musical comedy that hopes to take audiences on a rollercoaster of laughter, heart and...
Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
• Published November 18, 2024
A hate-fueled demonstration in Columbus, Ohio, by the St. Louis-based white supremacist group known as the Hate Club, has drawn condemnation from the White House, along with city, state and Jewish community...
