Mazel tov! Five cheetah cubs were born last month at the St. Louis Zoo. That’s exciting news in its own right—and, honestly, a great excuse to share baby cheetah photos. But here at The Jewish Light,...

Former St. Louisan, Evyn Levy, will join the Louisville Orchestra beginning July 1. She secured the position of Second/E-Flat Clarinet. Levy is completing her year as a clarinet fellow with the New World...

For more than seven decades, Israel Bonds programming was a fixture of Jewish life in St. Louis. From grand hotel galas to annual synagogue-hosted events, the Bonds campaign brought generations together...

This story was originally published in the Forward. Click here to get the Forward’s free email newsletters delivered to your inbox. WHITE OAK, PENNSYLVANIA — Nik Jakobs, a Jewish cowboy with...

Just a few months ago, I shared stories of some of the bright lights in the St. Louis arts community. Today, I return with a deeper spotlight on three artists whose brilliance has only grown—now illuminating...

Shel Chesky and his daughter Lindsey Hermes will celebrate Father’s Day on June 15th discussing their favorite topic: road sealants. Hermes, a member of Congregation Shaare Emeth, is the chief operating...

The Brothers Lazaroff are playing two special nights at Joe’s Café, 6014 Kingsbury Ave., to raise money for local tornado relief. The June 10 concert features Selector Blvck Spdve while the show on...

Dodi Taylor, the manager of Jewish community engagement at the Jewish Federation of St. Louis, is all about health; she has a master’s degree in nutrition and even teaches yoga.  In addition to her...

Rabbi Janine Schloss will be the new associate rabbi/educator at Peninsula Temple Beth El in San Mateo, Calif. beginning July 1. She recently was the rabbi educator at Temple Emanuel in St. Louis.

Like Carrie Bradshaw and Imelda Marcos, I have a not-so-secret weakness for shoes. My budget (and body) might not allow for Christian Louboutin or Jimmy Choo sky-high heels, but somehow my closet is still...

Across the metro area, the Jewish community is preparing to mark Pride Month with events that celebrate LGBTQ+ identity and affirm inclusive Jewish values. From queer Torah study to community-wide picnics,...

Editor’s note: No eyes were poked, no one was slapped and nobody’s head got stuck in a vise during this interview. This Thursday, June 5, a local journalist, morning newsletter wrangler and unapologetic...