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St. Louis Jewish community ready to mobilize to equip Israel’s soldiers and help displaced families

St. Louis Jewish community ready to mobilize to equip Israel’s soldiers and help displaced families

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content OfficerPublished October 25, 2023

Within hours of the Oct. 7 terror attack on Israel, thousands of Israeli soldiers and reservists started receiving calls that they were being activated for duty. Many of them were here in the United States....

A sign on the Brandeis University campus with the school's emblem and motto reads, "Truth even unto its innermost parts." (Wikimedia)

Brandeis’ student government votes down a resolution condemning Hamas

Jacob Gurvis, JTAPublished October 25, 2023

(JTA) — For pro-Israel students at Brandeis University, the two weeks since Hamas attacked Israel had been, at least in part, a period of relief: Their campus hadn’t been convulsed by the kind of anti-Israel...

Poll: Young US voters likelier to blame Israel, tend to trend pro-Hamas

Poll: Young US voters likelier to blame Israel, tend to trend pro-Hamas

JNSPublished October 24, 2023

U.S. voters overwhelmingly view Israel favorably and disapprove of Hamas, according to this month’s Harvard CAPS/Harris Poll, released by Harvard University’s Center for American Political Studies...

Donald Sosin and Alicia Svigals

These Jewish musicians are bringing a ‘cinema concert’ to St. Louis

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content OfficerPublished October 24, 2023

In the world of cinema where visual storytelling and special effects often steal the show, there exists a rare, enchanting art form that brings silent...

Novellus is an American restaurant on Historic Main Street in St Charles.

Novellus’ Kosher Night in St. Charles is sold out, but you can still support the effort!

Published October 24, 2023

Reservations for Novellus Kosher Night are now sold out. Supporters can still donate to the effort, which will be matched dollar for dollar, through Cole Chabad. A St. Charles restaurant will change...

New art from CRC’s Benjamin Kaplan now on exhibit

New art from CRC’s Benjamin Kaplan now on exhibit

Published October 24, 2023

“Sleep Faster, We Need the Pillows” is a dynamic and immersive site-specific installation at the Foundry Arts Center by Benjamin Kaplan that draws inspiration from the rich tapestry of modern Jewish...

Shlicha Ella Bokobza speaks about her service in the Israel Defense Forces during a Shaving Israel fundraiser

St. Louis based Shaving Israel needs help to supply toiletries to IDF soldiers

Bill Motchan, Special To The Jewish LightPublished October 24, 2023

Shaving Israel, the St. Louis-based group that supports IDF soldiers with toiletries and other items, is in need of donations to send supplies to Israel, according to board member Laura Goldmeier. “Right...

Rick Recht and 'Judaism Alive' to lead star-studded musical lineup to support Israel

Rick Recht and ‘Judaism Alive’ to lead star-studded musical lineup to support Israel

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content OfficerPublished October 24, 2023

In a resounding display of unity and solidarity, a star-studded lineup of musicians, rabbis, cantors and prominent figures will gather for "Unity in Harmony: Standing in Solidarity, Song, and Prayer for...

Family reunites after Madison’s return: Ken Pines, Chase Pines (14), Dylan Pines (19), Jennifer Pines, and Madison Pines (22).

Planes, trains, automobiles and a Bubbe: St. Louisan Madison Pines’ journey home from Israel

BY MEGAN RUBENSTEIN, SPECIAL TO THE JEWISH LIGHTPublished October 24, 2023

After a six-day journey home, 22-year-old Ballwin native Madison Pines made it home from Israel following the Oct. 7 Hamas terror attacks. The recent graduate of Butler University returned on Oct. 17 from...

Amy Schumer (Screenshot from PBS) and Adam Sandler (Screenshot from Howard Stern Show)

Adam Sandler, Amy Schumer and long list of celebs ask Biden to keep pushing for release of Israeli hostages

Gabe Friedman, JTAPublished October 24, 2023

(JTA) — A strikingly long list of celebrities launched a campaign called #NoHostageLeftBehind on Monday, aimed at pressuring President Joe Biden to continue to work to secure the release of the more...

From left to right: Gili Adar, Yuval Halivni, Reem Betito and Laor Abromov.

Jewish summer camps mourn Israeli alumni killed in Hamas war

Jacob Gurvis, JTAPublished October 24, 2023

(JTA) — As news broke of Hamas’ surprise attack on Israel on Oct. 7, David Weinstein shared the grief and fear of many in the American Jewish community. But as the director of Camp Tel Yehudah, a Jewish...

Elan Ezrachi and Rabbi Naamah Kelman

Live from Jerusalem; first woman ordained as rabbi in Israel to discuss war with St. Louis Jewish community

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content OfficerPublished October 23, 2023

The seemingly never-ending flow of information regarding Israel, Hamas and how American Jews and non-Jews are reacting to the events can seem overwhelming to many. To provide a unique perspective, Rabbi...

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