(JTA) — Large majorities of American Jews are worried for their safety amid Israel’s war with Hamas and believe antisemitism is on the rise, according to a new poll.
Two-thirds of American Jews...
The St. Louis Jewish Light is partnering with the Jewish Telegraphic Agency to bring you an opportunity to hear from five remarkable Israeli authors at this pivotal moment in Israel's history and at a...
Shir Hadash Reconstructionist Community has been selected to be in the first cohort of congregations and organizations to participate an innovative field education program launched this year by the Reconstructionist...
On Sunday, Nov. 12, the Jewish Student Union (JSU) will celebrate its 21st year at its annual gala, the Eternal Jewish Flame. Jackie and Howard Oppenheimer, of Young Israel of St. Louis, will receive JSU’s...
BY BILL MOTCHAN, SPECIAL TO THE JEWISH LIGHT
• Published November 8, 2023
Jack Lite at age 95 is the oldest active member of Jewish War Veterans Post 644. He has held every volunteer local and state leadership role since joining the group in 1960.
Lite is a widower. He and...
Bill Motchan, Special To The Jewish Light
• Published November 8, 2023
One year ago, St. Louis became a major hub of Holocaust awareness and education when the St. Louis Kaplan Feldman Holocaust Museum opened. The 36,000-square-foot facility began welcoming visitors on Nov....
OPEN LETTER FROM JEWISH MEDIA OUTLETS AROUND THE GLOBE
• Published November 8, 2023
Editor’s Note: The following piece, an initiative of the Jewish News in London and The Jerusalem Post, is being published simultaneously in Jewish media outlets around the world.
Two decades ago,...
Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
• Published November 8, 2023
The Nov. 21 edition of the popular live Zoom show “Coffee Talk with SnL” promises to be a must-see episode.
Hosted by the National Council of Jewish Women St. Louis’ past president Susan Katzman...
Jordan Palmer and Bill Motchan
• Published November 7, 2023
Following a shiva, the primary seven-day mourning period, there is a secondary period of mourning called sheloshim. Sheloshim is Hebrew for the numeral 30 and is the name of this period because it lasts...
By Beth Harpaz, The Forward
• Published November 7, 2023
A 43-minute film documenting atrocities committed by Hamas on Oct. 7 is getting a wider audience with screenings for Jewish organizations and Hollywood celebrities.
The American...
Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
• Published November 7, 2023
Israel has been at war with Hamas for nearly a month. Israeli and Palestinian casualties are devastating–and mounting. In Israel, women are on the front lines of a major grassroots mobilization: providing...
By Gary Rosenblatt, The Forward
• Published November 6, 2023
Like many of you, I’ve been hearing the stirring song, “Am Yisrael Chai” (The People of Israel Live”), sung with great passion — around the country, in Israel and in communities around the world...
