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Judge Rachel Freier

Staenberg Speaker Series continues with history-making Judge Rachel Freier

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content OfficerPublished January 30, 2025

The 2025 Staenberg Speaker Series continues on Feb. 16 with an evening featuring Judge Rachel Freier, a trailblazing figure in law and Jewish life. Known for her historic achievement as the first Hasidic...

Angela Higgins

Shaare Emeth’s Angela Higgins takes home top honors!

Published January 30, 2025

Angela Higgins was named the 2024 recipient of the Ida Stack Award at Congregation Shaare Emeth. The award is given annually to a sixth grader who demonstrates dedication and enthusiasm for Jewish learning....

Mike Bosner

Corn, comedy and country music: How a hometown kid is bringing ‘Shucked’ home to ‘The Fabulous Fox’

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content OfficerPublished January 30, 2025

When producer Mike Bosner brings "Shucked," one of Broadway’s most surprising hits, to The Fabulous Fox from Feb. 11–23, it will be more than just another stop on the musical’s national tour. For...

Israel orders terrorists’ release frozen after ‘horrific’ mobbing of released hostages

JNS StaffPublished January 30, 2025

Jerusalem has frozen the release of terrorists whose sentences were to be commuted under the ceasefire deal with Hamas, after “horrifying scenes” were witnessed during the release of Israeli hostages...

A Legendary Opening Act: "Exodus" launches the St. Louis Jewish Film Festival

A Legendary Opening Act: “Exodus” launches the St. Louis Jewish Film Festival

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content OfficerPublished January 29, 2025

For its 30th season, running March 30 through April 8, the St. Louis Jewish Film Festival is serving up a perfectly crafted appetizer to whet your appetite for the main event. On...

Sherrie Hodgins

New gig for Sherri Hodgins at NCJWSTL

Published January 29, 2025

Sherrie Hodgins is the new capital campaign and membership manager for National Council of Jewish Women-St. Louis. She is responsible for coordinating the fundraising for their new building at 311 N....

Jeff and David Lazaroff

Brothers Lazaroff launches inaugural Tuesday Tour in February

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content OfficerPublished January 29, 2025

The Brothers Lazaroff are back with their signature series of intimate Tuesday concerts, showcasing their unique sound across St. Louis’ most cherished venues. Known for their...

nearly 30 representatives from 15 Jewish organizations and synagogues across St. Louis gathered at the Missouri State Capitol in Jefferson City for Missouri Jewish Advocacy Day

Missouri Jewish Advocacy Day unites community for security funding and awareness

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content OfficerPublished January 28, 2025

On Jan. 22, nearly 30 representatives from 15 Jewish organizations and synagogues across St. Louis gathered at the Missouri State Capitol in Jefferson City for Missouri Jewish Advocacy Day. Their mission...

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, left, and President Donald Trump participate in the signing ceremony of the Abraham Accords on the South Lawn of the White House, Sept. 15, 2020. (Alex Wong/Getty Images)

Benjamin Netanyahu says he will meet Donald Trump at the White House on Feb. 4

Ben Sales, JTAPublished January 28, 2025

Benjamin Netanyahu says he will meet President Donald Trump at the White House next week, a date that would make the Israeli prime minister the first foreign leader to be invited to Trump’s residence...

Karyn Lisker

Singing, science, and success: Karyn Lisker takes on exciting new roles!

Published January 28, 2025

Karyn Lisker has joined the Washington University School of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry as a clinical research coordinator. She is working on a clinical trial regarding addiction. In addition,...

Chart-topping podcast creators return to St. Louis for an exclusive event at STL Stylehouse

Chart-topping podcast creators return to St. Louis for an exclusive event at STL Stylehouse

Bill Motchan, Special to the Jewish LightPublished January 28, 2025

The podcast "How to Destroy Everything" is coming home to St. Louis for a one-night event. Jewish St. Louisans Danny Jacobs and Darren Grodsky, who created the podcast, will be featured in a live show...

You can call him Rabbi Josh Scharff now

You can call him Rabbi Josh Scharff now

Published January 27, 2025

Native St. Louisan Rabbi Josh Scharff recently received his rabbinical ordination from the Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion at the Taube Family Campus in Jerusalem. He is currently...

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