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NCJWSTL’S Couturier has been around 59 years, and I still can’t pronounce it

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer • Published September 20, 2023

Instead of being embarrassed, I'm now embracing the fact that I've become sort of an office joke here at the St. Louis Jewish Light. You see, despite my best efforts, I cannot properly say the word "couturier."...

Local St. Louis television special to focus on the history and rise of antisemitism

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer • Published September 20, 2023

Though it has always existed, antisemitism has grown in recent years, moving from the fringe and obscure to the mainstream. Just this morning, two days after Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish Telegraphic Agency...

Jewish cancer doctor explains how ‘Pedal The Cause’ is fighting back

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer • Published September 19, 2023

When Dr. Ryan Fields straps on his helmet, climbs on his bike and clips into his pedals for this weekend's Pedal the Cause 2023, he will be among hundreds of riders pushing the limits of their endurance...

New career path(s) for former Clayton mayor Linda Goldstein

Published September 19, 2023

Linda Goldstein, former mayor of Clayton and senior-level leader in the commercial construction industry is now a Vistage CEO group chairperson as well as founder and CEO of Linda Goldstein Consulting....

One-on-one with Jewish Broadway star Adam Pascal before he returns to St. Louis

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer • Published September 19, 2023

I'm not going to lie, I spent all day fan-guy’ing over Adam Pascal before interviewing him. Pascal is one of Broadway’s biggest stars and a proud member of the Jewish community. He played the original...

Lithuania’s president honors those who saved Jewish artifacts during and after the Holocaust

Andrew Silow-Carroll, JTA • Published September 19, 2023

(JTA) — The YIVO Institute for Jewish Research welcomed Lithuania’s president to its Manhattan headquarters Monday to honor the Jews who rescued rare books and documents from the Vilna Ghetto and the...

Jewish movie star’s mac-and-cheese biz gets big investment

Published September 19, 2023

(JNS) Gal Gadot, the Israeli actress who became world-famous playing “Wonder Woman,” said she “didn’t want to do the obvious” when it came to investing her newly acquired wealth. But she could...

IDF soldier with Down’s syndrome swaps army uniform for chef’s hat

Pesach Benson, JNS • Published September 18, 2023

Ortal Butvia, a 22-year-old with Down’s syndrome, embarked on a journey that many thought impossible. Her dream was simple yet profound—to serve in the Israel Defense Forces. On Sept. 5, 2020, that...

Kevin Lee’s ‘Stomp the World’ educational program growing fast

Published September 18, 2023

Kevin Lee is kicking off the second year of his early childhood movement program with Stomp the World. Stomp the World is a non-profit providing educational and life experiences outside the classroom. ...

Jewish cancer doctor explains how ‘Pedal The Cause’ is fighting back

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer • Published September 18, 2023

When Dr. Ryan Fields straps on his helmet, climbs on his bike and clips into his pedals for this weekend’s Pedal the Cause 2023, he will be among hundreds of riders pushing the limits of their endurance...

Watch: Shaare Emeth’s Tashlich service by the water

Bill Motchan, Special To The Jewish Light • Published September 18, 2023

More than 50 Congregation Shaare Emeth members gathered on the water’s edge at Des Peres Park on Rosh Hashanah for a Tashlich ceremony. Rabbi Rachel Bearman led the gathering, which featured songs by...

What to expect during Benjamin Netanyahu’s first US trip since his return to office

Ron Kampeas, JTA • Published September 18, 2023

(JTA) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is not shying away from controversy as he embarks on his first trip to the United States since his reelection last year. | RELATED: Joe Biden invites...