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St. Louis psychologist’s new book chronicles Vietnam veterans' journey from war to healing

St. Louis psychologist’s new book chronicles Vietnam veterans’ journey from war to healing

BY MEGAN RUBENSTEIN, SPECIAL TO THE JEWISH LIGHTPublished November 1, 2024

St. Louis native and clinical psychologist David Klein has released his first book, “A Veteran's Toughest Fight: Finding Peace After Vietnam,” just in time for Veteran’s Day, Nov. 11. Klein, 55,...

LEKET ISRAEL volunteers pick produce for the needy.
(photo credit: COURTESY LEKET ISRAEL)

A food insecurity crisis is deepening in Israel: How a St. Louis connection is making a difference

By Bill Motchan, Special to the Jewish LightPublished November 1, 2024

Food insecurity affects millions of people worldwide. It is especially significant in Israel, where relief often comes from Leket Israel, the national food bank. Translated from Hebrew, leket means “gleanings.” The...

Distinguished Missouri judge to be honored

Distinguished Missouri judge to be honored

Published November 1, 2024

The Honorable Ellen Levy of Missouri’s 21st Judicial Court, was named one of nine 2024 Leaders of Distinction. She will be celebrated at the YWCA Leaders Lunch on Dec. 13 at the Marriott St. Louis...

A night of glitz, glamour, and generations: St. Louis’ J’la to feature a secret "speedy" entertainer

A night of glitz, glamour, and generations: St. Louis’ J’la to feature a secret “speedy” entertainer

Published November 1, 2024

J’la, an annual fundraiser for the St. Louis Jewish Community Center (the J), will honor the Merle and Marty Oberman family on Saturday, Nov. 23, at The Factory in Chesterfield. Proceeds from the event...

Steve Lowy

The man behind the scholarships wins ‘Outstanding Philanthropist’ award!

Published October 31, 2024

On National Philanthropy Day, Steve Lowy received the Outstanding Philanthropist Award from the St. Louis Regional Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals. A major donor of Washington...

From gangsters to Mel Brooks— My Jewish Book Month's must-reads revealed!

From gangsters to Mel Brooks— My Jewish Book Month’s must-reads revealed!

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content OfficerPublished October 31, 2024

While we wait for the kickoff of the St. Louis Jewish Book Festival this Saturday, Nov. 2, did you know that today, Nov. 1,  also marks the start of National Jewish Book Month? Jewish Book...

Police at a Jewish community event in Crown Heights, Brooklyn, June 5, 2024. (Luke Tress)

Ahead of election, Jewish security groups are monitoring conspiracy theories, Jewish polling sites and foreign interference

Luke Tress, JTAPublished October 31, 2024

Conspiracy theories. Bomb threats. Anti-Israel protests. Street violence.  Jews have been the targets of all these things this year, as reports of antisemitism have spiked during the Israel-Hamas war....

St. Louis comedy duo, the Sklar Brothers, return home for Flyover Comedy Festival

St. Louis comedy duo, the Sklar Brothers, return home for Flyover Comedy Festival

Published October 31, 2024

Mark your calendars! St. Louis’ own comedy duo, the Sklar Brothers, are returning to their hometown for a night of laughter and charm at the 7th annual Flyover Comedy Festival. The comedy veterans will...

Oskar Jakob and Suzanne Rico

St. Louis Holocaust survivor’s story part of new Podcast ‘The Man Who Calculated Death’

Bill Motchan, Special To The Jewish LightPublished October 29, 2024

A new podcast, "The Man Who Calculated Death" is the story of a person coming to terms with an ancestor who worked for the Third Reich. It is scheduled for release on Wednesday, Nov. 6, and is already...

Danny Jacobs' St. Louis based podcast 'How To Destroy Everything' is back with new episodes

Danny Jacobs’ St. Louis based podcast ‘How To Destroy Everything’ is back with new episodes

By Bill Motchan, Special to the Jewish LightPublished October 29, 2024

The sixth episode of Danny Jacobs’ "How To Destroy Everything" was released on Tuesday, Oct. 29. The Jewish Light profiled Jacobs and his filmmaking partner Darren Grodsky in August 2023 after the Jewish...

Angela Sandler and Lisa Litvag

Sandler, Litvag release ‘The Scout Guide St. Louis’ Vol. 7

Published October 29, 2024

Angela Sandler and Lisa Litvag, owners and editors of “The Scout Guide St. Louis,” announced the release of Volume ​7, highlighting the best in local businesses and influential voices, with a print...

Waitlists open for Covenant Place

Waitlists open for Covenant Place

Published October 29, 2024

Waitlists for the Covenant Place I Weinberg Building and Covenant Place II Cahn Family Building affordable senior apartments are now open to new applicants, aged 62+ who meet the income eligibility criteria....

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