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‘Where do you think Israel is going?’ Bill Maher quips in viral eight-minute clip

JNSPublished December 18, 2023

The comedian Bill Maher, who has a reputation for non-conformist views, is drawing praise from pro-Israel fans and viewers for a Dec. 15 segment on his HBO “Real Time” show. As part of a fact-laden,...

Kanye West, aka Ye. Source: Twitter.

Kanye lashes out at Jews and the ‘pyramids in St. Louis and Missouri’ in latest rant

JNSPublished December 18, 2023

After nearly a year of apparent Jew-hatred abstinence in public, the rapper Kanye West (who goes by Ye) is back to spreading lies and conspiracy theories, including antisemitic ones. “Jesus Christ,...

Michael Berenbaum, Director
Sigi Ziering Institute

Renowned Holocaust scholar Dr. Michael Berenbaum coming to St. Louis to address rising antisemitism

Published December 18, 2023

The St. Louis Kaplan Feldman Holocaust Museum announced Dr. Michael Berenbaum as the keynote speaker for the 2024 Rachel Miller Lecture, in honor of International Holocaust Remembrance Day. Dr. Berenbaum...

Rosalie Stein, Lynn Wittels, and Nikki Goldstein

Three remarkable women reflect on decades of leadership in St. Louis Jewish institutions

By Bill Motchan and Ellen FuttermanPublished December 18, 2023

As we close out 2023, three women will close out their careers at St. Louis Jewish institutions. Nikki Goldstein, a member of Traditional Congregation, will be leaving the Gladys and Henry Crown Center...

Sheilah Gross

Shaving Israel honors Sheilah Gross for years of service

Published December 17, 2023

Sheilah Gross was recently honored by Shaving Israel at a program and brunch held at Traditional Congregation. She was recognized for her many years of support and as a long-time volunteer and fundraiser. ...

St. Louis synagogues among hundreds nationwide to receive email threats

St. Louis synagogues among hundreds nationwide to receive email threats

ELLEN FUTTERMAN, EDITOR-IN-CHIEFPublished December 17, 2023

At least seven synagogues in the St. Louis region received threatening emails Sunday morning warning of explosives planted in their facilities, though none proved to be credible, according to Scott Biondo,...

This week in Israeli history: Dec. 14-20

Center for Israel Education, (israeled.org)Published December 14, 2023

Dec. 14, 1981 — Israel Annexes Golan Heights The Knesset votes 63-21 to pass surprise legislation to annex the Golan Heights and apply Israeli law there in place of military administration. The Labor...

Guy Stern, who escaped Germany in the run-up to the Holocaust, speaks to a group of lawmakers in Hanover, Germany, May 14, 2019.

St. Louis war hero, WWII ‘Ritchie Boy,’ Guy Stern dies at 101

Andrew Lapin, JTAPublished December 13, 2023

(JTA) — Guy Stern, a German Jewish refugee who was one of the last known surviving members of the celebrated World War II military intelligence unit known as the “Ritchie Boys” and who became an...

The day they broke ground for the new Shaare Emeth in Creve Coeur

The day they broke ground for the new Shaare Emeth in Creve Coeur

Published December 13, 2023

The fact the Jewish Light was there in 1979 should not surprise anyone. We have been there and we are here now, but we need your support to ensure that we are here in the future. For...

Photos: St. Louis Mayor declares "A Day Of Light And Jewish Pride"

Photos: St. Louis Mayor declares “A Day Of Light And Jewish Pride”

Published December 13, 2023

It was a happy sixth night of Hanukkah in downtown St. Louis at the 29-foot-tall menorah. St. Louis Mayor Tishaura Jones declared Dec. 12, “A Day Of Light And Jewish Pride" in the city of St....

'Roy Kent' AKA actor Brett Goldstein to light up the Fabulous Fox in May 17

‘Roy Kent’ AKA actor Brett Goldstein to light up the Fabulous Fox in May 17

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content OfficerPublished December 13, 2023

Jewish actor Brett Goldstein is a two-time Emmy Award winner and is best known for his scene-stealing performance as the brash yet lovable Roy Kent on the Peabody-winning Apple TV+ series, “Ted Lasso.” ...

Grace Minnick all smiles after receiving special honor

Grace Minnick all smiles after receiving special honor

Published December 13, 2023

Grace Minnick was recently named the 2023 recipient of the Ida Stack Award at Congregation Shaare Emeth’s religious school. The award was established in 1997 and is given annually to a sixth-grade student...

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