By Evy Lewis, St. Louis Public Radio & River City Journalism Fund
• Published March 6, 2025
The Missouri Senate on Thursday gave bipartisan approval to bills that would ban child marriage and discrimination against natural Black hair.
The bills passed the Senate by a vote of 32-1, with Sen....
Bill Motchan, Special To The Jewish Light
• Published March 6, 2025
JPRO STL honored professionals who work in organizations that touch the Jewish community at its 20th annual recognition event on Thursday, March 6. A gathering of more than 350 community members thanked...
Crown Center for Senior Living is embarking on Phase II of its construction project, which will create additional affordable housing for local seniors within its University City campus.
Crown Center...
Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
• Published March 6, 2025
B’nai B’rith is inviting current college students to share their personal experiences of antisemitism at their school by entering its 2025 None Shall Be Afraid Essay Contest. Winners...
The Jewish Community Relations Council of St. Louis (JCRC) has announced that David Cohen will be its next executive director, following a national search. Cohen, a veteran community relations professional...
Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
• Published March 5, 2025
Susan Polgar returned to St. Louis on Thursday, March 13, and while it’s been years since she called the city home, it was clear that her legacy here is still strong.
Speaking...
Bill Motchan, Special To The Jewish Light
• Published March 5, 2025
Bill Livingston was ready for the iftar.
Livingston, who is Jewish, was a participant in a traditional Ramadan fast-breaking dinner on Tuesday, March 5, at Congregation Shaare Emeth where he is a member....
Legendary British comedian and actor John Cleese, 85, is set to return to Israel for three performances this June in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem.
Famous as a member of Monty Python and for his roles in “Fawlty...
Cate Marquis, Special to the Jewish Light
• Published March 4, 2025
March brings spring, and the 30th annual St. Louis Jewish Film Festival, starting March 30, with a blooming field of films, including outstanding comedies, documentaries, dramas, historical thrillers and...
Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
• Published March 4, 2025
What’s Jewish about "The Princess Bride?" At first glance, the answer might seem "inconceivable"—but as you dig deeper, it’s a delightful rabbit hole of connections. Starting with Billy Crystal's...
Patricia Corrigan, Special To The Jewish Light
• Published March 4, 2025
Museum exhibits, theater (musicals galore and dramas, too), rock concerts, lectures, flower shows, a blues festival, art shows (indoors and out), dance concerts, live jazz, kids’ programs (Disney on...
Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Office
• Published March 4, 2025
If you’ve been eagerly waiting for "Kugel," the highly anticipated spinoff of "Shtisel," you’re not alone. The St. Louis Jewish Film Festival had planned an exclusive screening on March 9, but organizers...