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Jewish Book Festival returns in November

Jewish Book Festival returns in November

Cate Marquis, Special to the Jewish LightPublished October 22, 2024

It’s all about the books and authors at the 46th annual St. Louis Jewish Book Festival, Nov. 2-17. The festival, nationally recognized event and one of the largest in the country, brings in Jewish authors...

Ethan Leinwand

Is St. Louis’s biggest export really beer? This Jewish blues pianist says otherwise!

Bill Motchan, Special To The Jewish LightPublished October 22, 2024

Nearly 120 music lovers gathered at the Mirowitz Center on Tuesday afternoon, Oct. 22, to hear a performance from St. Louis pianist Ethan Leinwand. According to Leinwand, a Jewish historian who...

The untold stories of LGBTQ+ victims of the Holocaust finally come to light

The untold stories of LGBTQ+ victims of the Holocaust finally come to light

By Kathleen Lees, Special to the Jewish LightPublished October 22, 2024

On Oct. 27 at the St. Louis Kaplan Feldman Holocaust Museum, Eric Marcus will highlight the hidden history of LGBTQ+ Holocaust victims. Marcus, the founder and host of the award-winning podcast “Making...

Can’t see Mia Farrow and Patti LuPone on Broadway? St. Louis’ “The Roommate” brings the magic closer to home!

Can’t see Mia Farrow and Patti LuPone on Broadway? St. Louis’ “The Roommate” brings the magic closer to home!

Ellen Futterman, Editor-in-ChiefPublished October 22, 2024

On Oct. 25, the Repertory Theatre of St. Louis kicks off its Steve Woolf Studio Series with the dark comedy, “The Roommate” by Jen Silverman, a two-character play starring Nancy Bell as Robyn, and...

Tal Schneider

“Where was the military?” Israeli journalist answers St. Louisans’ questions about Oct. 7

Bill Motchan, Special to the Jewish LightPublished October 22, 2024

Tal Schneider is an Israeli mom with a son and daughter serving in the Israel Defense Forces. She also happens to be a noted journalist, the political and diplomatic correspondent for the Times of Israel....

Friends and family of the Israeli hostages held in Gaza protest outside the Defense Ministry headquarters in Tel Aviv on April 25. Photo by Getty Images

Hostage families’ stories highlighted at solidarity event at The J

Published October 21, 2024

The one-year anniversary of the Oct. 7 terror attack on Israel served as a stark reminder of the ongoing crisis, but this awareness must not fade. To keep the stories of the hostages and the impact of...

Healing in Nature

How a Montana wilderness retreat, born in St. Louis, is transforming Israeli soldiers’ lives

Bill Motchan, Special to the Jewish LightPublished October 21, 2024

Anxiety, anger, stress and sleepless nights. They are all common behaviors experienced by military veterans, particularly those engaged in combat. These soldiers have experienced trauma. That is especially...

Israeli security forces at the scene where a drone fired from Lebanon caused damage in Caesarea, Oct. 19, 2024.

Assassination attempt on Netanyahu—Israel vows massive retaliation!

JNS Staff ReportPublished October 20, 2024

New Hope Party leader Gideon Sa’ar said on Sunday that the state of Lebanon should be held responsible for the Hezbollah drone attack on the Caesarea residence of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu...

Mat DeWinters, the J’s director of sports, recreation and day camps.

Play world-famous courses like Bandon Dunes without leaving the J—try the new golf simulator!

Bill Motchan, Special to the Jewish LightPublished October 17, 2024

A golf trip to Bandon Dunes in Oregon or The Belfry in England means booking tee times many months in advance, making travel plans and a hefty budget. Or you could play those two golf courses virtually...

An artist’s rendering of the 2,400-square foot building under construction at Beth Hamedrosh Hagodol Cemetery.

Beth Hamedrosh Hagodol Cemetery undergoes major improvements

Published October 17, 2024

Beth Hamedrosh Hagodol Cemetery, located at 9125 Ladue Rd., is nearing completion of significant upgrades to enhance the visitor experience and preserve the cemetery’s historic grounds. The improvements...

Hanukkah Hullabaloo returns on December 7

Hanukkah Hullabaloo returns on December 7

Bill Motchan, Special to the Jewish LightPublished October 17, 2024

Hanukkah Hullabaloo returns to The Grandel Theatre on Saturday, Dec. 7. Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 18 for the 14th annual celebration of the Festival of Lights with a musical extravaganza....

Demolition crews begin work on tearing down Chesterfield Mall.

Remembering Chesterfield Mall where a generation of Jewish teens hung out and made memories

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content OfficerPublished October 16, 2024

The demolition of Chesterfield Mall has officially begun. On Tuesday, crews started by tearing down the front awning at the main entrance, near the now-closed Cheesecake Factory. Some in the St. Louis...

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