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Fauda star Idan Amedi severely wounded in Gaza battle

By Yulia Karra, Israel21c • Published January 9, 2024

Idan Amedi, star of the hit Israeli TV show “Fauda,” was severely wounded on Monday during fighting in the Gaza Strip where he was deployed as an Israel Defense Forces reservist. According to reports...

Brett Goldstein adds third show in St. Louis

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer • Published January 9, 2024

Comedian Brett Goldstein has added another show to his "The Second Best Night of Your Life" tour at the Fabulous Fox Theatre in St. Louis. The new show will take place on Saturday, May 18, at 4:00 p.m....

9 Israeli soldiers killed in Gaza as IDF announces less intensive phase and Lebanon border simmers

Philissa Cramer, JTA • Published January 9, 2024

(JTA) — Nine Israeli soldiers were killed, including six in one incident, during fighting in Gaza on Monday as Israel announced a new phase that officials said would be more targeted than the campaign...

For an Israeli Chicago Bulls’ fan slain on Oct. 7, a final gift from that team’s star forward

Jon Kalish, The Forward • Published January 8, 2024

This story was originally published in the Forward. Click here to get the Forward's free email newsletters delivered to your inbox. Chicago Bulls’ forward DeMar DeRozan honored the memory of an Israeli...

Cardinals hire Chaim Bloom, formerly seen as Jewish baseball wunderkind

Jacob Gurvis, JTA • Published January 8, 2024

The St. Louis Cardinals have hired Chaim Bloom as Advisor to the President of Baseball Operations. The team made the announcement Monday afternoon on X. Bloom most recently served as Chief Baseball Officer...

Since Oct. 7, need for grief groups is growing. One is starting here in St. Louis

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer • Published January 8, 2024

For decades, Jewish organizations have offered counseling to help their communities cope with grief, traditionally focusing on the loss of loved ones. However, since Oct. 7, many in the Jewish world...

St. Louis bicyclists invited to join global ride supporting hostages

By Bill Motchan, Special to the Jewish Light • Published January 7, 2024

Bicyclists around the world will take to roads and bike paths on Jan. 14 to mark the 100th day since the Hamas attack on Israel last October. The event was created by the professional cycling team Israel...

NCJWSTL’s Healing Hearts Bank expanding, seeking volunteers

Published January 7, 2024

The National Council of Jewish Women St. Louis (NCJWSTL) is expanding their Healing Hearts Bank micro-lending program, and is looking for more volunteers. This community service project provides microloans...

How the watermelon wound up on Jennifer Garner’s daughter’s sweatshirt as a symbol of Palestinian nationalism

Ron Kampeas, JTA • Published January 5, 2024

(JTA) — When the social media watchdog group StopAntisemitism this week posted a photo of Jennifer Garner’s daughter, it called attention to her sweater, which showed a watermelon cut into the shape...

Emily Bornstein is first St. Louisan ever to receive coveted Wexner Field Fellowship

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer • Published January 4, 2024

Emily Bornstein, chief of staff at Jewish Federation of St. Louis, has always felt a strong drive to contribute to the collective good. "I've always believed that one person can make a difference,...

Mound City Shelled Nut Co. looking for new owner to carry on its ‘nutty’ business

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer • Published January 4, 2024

A long-time staple of the St. Louis kosher community is looking for a new owner to carry on and take their business to the next level. Mound City Shelled Nut Company, which has been in existence...

St. Louis program steps up to help Israelis with interest-free emergency loans

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer • Published January 4, 2024

The St. Louis Jewish Loan Association (STLJLA), along with its 16 other nationwide partners, is providing over $3.4 million in an interest-free loan for emergency financial assistance to Israeli individuals...