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Ben Lorber

Author Ben Lorber to speak at MaTovu on Nov. 20

Clare Kinberg, Special to the Jewish LightPublished November 12, 2024

“What can we do about antisemitism?” This question lies at the heart of “Safety through Solidarity: A Radical Guide to Fighting Antisemitism,” a new book by journalists Shane Burley and Ben Lorber....

Then Republican presidential candidate Mike Huckabee speaks during a press conference at the Waldorf Astoria hotel in Jerusalem, August 19, 2015.

Trump nominates Huckabee to be next ambassador to Israel

JNS StaffPublished November 12, 2024

President-elect Donald Trump announced that the “great public servant, governor, and leader in faith for many years” and “highly respected” Mike Huckabee, the former Arkansas governor, will be...

St. Louis International Film Festival features premiere of “Before You” and women’s health panel

St. Louis International Film Festival features premiere of “Before You” and women’s health panel

Published November 12, 2024

The St. Louis International Film Festival will host the premiere of “Before You,” a short film capturing the experience of abortion, a deeply personal yet increasingly politicized topic. The screening...

Learn to bake cappuccino challah with an espresso crumble

Learn to bake cappuccino challah with an espresso crumble

Published November 12, 2024

Get ready to bake, bond and bring blessings into the world with Loaves of Love, the popular challah baking workshop hosted by Chabad of Chesterfield. On Dec. 11 at 7 p.m., the event will welcome the St....

Joan Nathan's 12th cookbook, "My Life in Recipes," takes readers through her family story.

We go one-on-one with cookbook author Joan Nathan before her appearance in St. Louis

Bill Motchan, Special To The Jewish LightPublished November 12, 2024

When you open up the new book by Joan Nathan, “My Life in Recipes: Food, Family and Memories,” don’t be surprised if you become hungry. Many of the recipes are accompanied by stunning photos. After...

Veteran’s Day Shabbat at Temple Israel

Veteran’s Day Shabbat at Temple Israel

Published November 12, 2024

At this Shabbat on. Nov. 15, Temple Israel will take the opportunity to highlight and honor our veterans who have given so much to community and country. Following services, those in attendance are welcome...

First Row: Susan Bindler, Gary Growe, Rick Eisen Gerald Greiman, Michael S. Geigerman.

2nd Row: Steven C. Drapekin, Jeffrey A. Cohen, Jeffrey Glogower, Richard Tishler.

Bottom: Leonard Frankel, Mark Rubin, Mayer Klein, Rachel Shenker, Wendi Alper-Pressman.

These area attorneys make “Best Lawyers” and “Super Lawyers” lists!

Published November 12, 2024

Area lawyers who have been chosen for inclusion in the 2025 edition of “The Best Lawyers in America” and/or “Missouri Super Lawyers 2024” publications include: Wendi Alper-Pressman (Armstrong...

Lois Severin

New book uncovers the story of a 90-year-old smile

Published November 12, 2024

Matt Goodman has written a new book titled “Saint Lois: The Resurrection of the Smile.” It is a follow-up to the 2016 Jewish Light story about his organization, Smilocracy, and his friend, Lois Severin...

Trump appoints Jewish allies Lee Zeldin and Stephen Miller to key roles

Trump appoints Jewish allies Lee Zeldin and Stephen Miller to key roles

By Andrew Lapin and Luke Tress, JTAPublished November 11, 2024

Donald Trump has announced the appointments of two prominent Jewish allies to major positions in his incoming administration, sparking a mix of reactions from political and Jewish communities. On...

Holocaust survivor Marion Blumenthal Lazan holding a yellow star identification badge that Jewish people were forced to wear by the Nazis

Holocaust survivor shares her story and a message of hope with St. Louis audience

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content OfficerPublished November 11, 2024

Trapped in Nazi Germany, Marion Blumenthal Lazan and her family sought refuge in Holland, only to be captured and sent to the Westerbork transit camp and later the infamous Bergen-Belsen concentration...

Sep 15, 2024; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Billy Crystal at the 76th Emmy Awards at the Peacock Theater on Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024, in Los Angeles. Mandatory Credit: Kevork Djansezian-USA TODAY

Billy Crystal to appear at this year’s Musial Awards

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content OfficerPublished November 11, 2024

Always a show filled with emotion, the Musial Awards will bring plenty of laughs this year, thanks to a special appearance by Billy Crystal. The iconic Jewish comedian, actor and filmmaker—famous for...

Talia Wolkowtiz

Former IDF Sergeant Talia Wolkowitz joins Husch Blackwell as new attorney

Published November 11, 2024

Talia Wolkowitz joined Husch Blackwell as a private wealth attorney. Her main focus is tax-advantaged estate planning with an emphasis on ultra-high net worth individuals and family offices. Wolkowitz...

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