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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...

Yocheved Lifschitz, left, and Nurit Cooper were reportedly released by Hamas after more than two weeks in captivity in Gaza.

Hamas frees two additional hostages from Gaza as more than 200 remain

Ben Sales, JTAPublished October 23, 2023

(JTA) — Hamas has freed two women, ages 79 and 85, whom it was holding hostage in Gaza, according to Israeli media reports. The release of Nurit Yitzhak and Yocheved Lifshitz comes after the terror...

The Man Without a World

“The Man Without a World” to be featured at the Webster Film Series

Cate Marquis, Special to the Jewish LightPublished October 23, 2023

The Webster Film Series is set to show a rare historic treat, an unusual and artistic silent film, "The Man Without a World" by legendary Soviet silent movie director Yevgeny Antinov, with live musical...

An Israeli government press conference, in which reporters saw footage of Hamas' Oct. 7 attack on Israel, held on Oct. 23, 2023.

Fearing denial and disinformation, Israel shows journalists raw footage of Hamas attacks

Eliyahu Freedman, JTAPublished October 23, 2023

TEL AVIV (JTA) — On Monday morning, Roxane Runel posted a photograph to Instagram of two Israeli military officers addressing a crowd of reporters in an auditorium. Behind them is a giant television...

Photos: Jews and Christians standing in solidarity for Israel

Photos: Jews and Christians standing in solidarity for Israel

Bill Motchan, Special To The Jewish LightPublished October 22, 2023

A group of supporters gathered in front of the Missouri History Museum Library on Sunday afternoon, Oct. 22, to rally and offer prayers for Israel. The event drew nearly 70 people and was organized...

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