Maxine Clark wrote the forward for Rebecca Now’s new book, “In HER Power, In HER Wisdom: A Woman’s Guide to Overcoming Challenges and Growing into Your Power.”
This book features the stories...
The National Press Club announced that NPR won two awards: for its coverage of the early days of the war sparked by Hamas’ attack last October on Israel and for investigative reporting on the harvesting...
Jill Delston was selected by the University of Missouri–St. Louis to receive the 2024 Gerald and Deanne Gitner Excellence in Teaching Award at the Chancellor’s State of the University Address.
The...
Miriam School and Learning Center welcomed Josh Hutkins, Karen Teitelbaum and Marla Wild to its board of directors. They will support the nonprofit’s work to empower unique learners.
Hutkins is an...
Chabad at Washington University, Rohr Center for Jewish Life, honored Simone Picker as Alum of the Year.
She was recognized for her leadership in spearheading a strategic initiative to support Jewish...
At the Oct. 19 Heart & Soul Gala, Jubilation, Congregation Shaare Emeth will honor Debbie and Mike Lefton with the Harris Frank Community Service Award, which recognizes congregants who have demonstrated...
Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
• Published October 10, 2024
I’ll be the first to admit—I don’t typically spend my evenings watching rom-coms. After bingeing six seasons of "Vikings" and diving into the Menendez brothers' biopic, rom-coms just aren’t my...
ABIGAIL PREISZIG, Cleveland Jewish News
• Published October 10, 2024
For Rabbi Carnie Rose, CEO of the Mandel Jewish Community Center of Cleveland in Beachwood, the sounding of the shofar during the High Holy Days season served as a “spiritual alarm clock.”
Rose...
Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
• Published October 10, 2024
Temple Emanuel (T.E.) marked its recent Selichot observance on Saturday, Sept. 28, with a blend of prayer, music, and community gathering in preparation for the Days of Awe. The evening began with a dessert...
AMY FENSTER BROWN, Special To The Jewish Light
• Published October 9, 2024
Yom Kippur, which begins at sundown Oct. 11, is the Day of Atonement when we ask God to forgive us for our sins. We just celebrated Rosh Hashanah 5785, the Jewish New Year, and released our tashlich, casting...
Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
• Published October 9, 2024
As the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra (SLSO) prepares to celebrate Leonard Slatkin’s 80th birthday with a series of concerts this October, it's fitting to reflect on the profound impact the maestro has...
On Oct. 29, Interfaith Partnership of Greater St. Louis will gather over 31 religious traditions to celebrate vibrant relationships, renewed commitments to one another and friendship as well as honor two...