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A can of memories: how one family’s sardine salad tells a story of survival and tradition

A can of memories: how one family’s sardine salad tells a story of survival and tradition

By Margi Lenga Kahn, Special To The Jewish LightPublished April 1, 2025

Not everyone is a fan of sardines. Perhaps you have tried them and enjoyed them, or didn’t enjoy them, or perhaps you are thinking, “Why would I want to eat sardines?”  Sardines are among the healthiest,...

Outside Affton High School.

Graffiti of hate, response of hope: Affton families gather to combat antisemitism

By Bill Motchan, Special to the Jewish LightPublished April 1, 2025

The Affton School District welcomed more than 50 members of the community to a meeting on Mon. evening, March 31, for an open discussion about combating hate and antisemitism. The meeting was scheduled...

Dr. Harley Hammerman brings back Balaban’s & Chez Leon memories in latest podcast drop

Dr. Harley Hammerman brings back Balaban’s & Chez Leon memories in latest podcast drop

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content OfficerPublished March 31, 2025

"Lost Tables" continues to bring St. Louis’ restaurant history to life—one bite at a time. Jewish St. Louis restaurant historian Dr. Harley Hammerman, known for his deep dives into local dining history,...

David Alper

The dual artistic worlds of St. Louis’ own David Alper

Published March 31, 2025

For artist David Alper, every creation begins with a vision that merges tradition and innovation. On this February morning inside his garage studio in his Olivette home, it's cold. The glow of his oxygen-propane...

Big night for Mirowitz heroes: teachers, families honored at joyous gala

Big night for Mirowitz heroes: teachers, families honored at joyous gala

Bill Motchan, Special To The Jewish LightPublished March 31, 2025

More than 250 supporters of Saul Mirowitz Community School gathered Sunday evening, March 30 at The Reverie in Chesterfield to celebrate “A Mirowitz Celebration – Roots & Wings.” The event...

Rabbi Chaim Landa, co-director of the Chabad-Lubavitch Jewish Center of St. Charles County, and Colby Hitchcock, director of operations at Baue Funeral Homes, unveil plans for the new Jewish cemetery in St. Charles, Missouri.

How one rabbi’s mission to stop a cremation led to St. Charles’ first Jewish cemetery

By Ellen Braunstein, Chabad.orgPublished March 31, 2025

A new Jewish cemetery will soon be consecrated in St. Charles County, Missouri, under the rabbinic leadership of Rabbi Chaim Landa, co-director of the Chabad-Lubavitch Jewish Center of St. Charles County. The...

'Jews in the Lou': Real conversations over pastrami, pickles and Jewish identity

‘Jews in the Lou’: Real conversations over pastrami, pickles and Jewish identity

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content OfficerPublished March 30, 2025

Some of the best conversations happen over a good meal, and for Alex Rich and Ben Poremba, that’s exactly the idea behind "Jews in the Lou." Filmed at Deli Divine and produced in partnership with St....

Dr. Ayala Hendin and Dr. Mona Khoury.

Is Israel living up to its promise? 5 things to know before this powerful series at Shaare Emeth

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content OfficerPublished March 28, 2025

There’s no shortage of opinions when it comes to Israel. But how often do we slow down and take a hard look at where it all started, where things stand now and what’s possible moving forward? That’s...

Missouri’s big stand for Israel

Missouri’s big stand for Israel

By Bill Motchan, SpePublished March 28, 2025

A proposed Missouri senate resolution commending Israel as a friend of the state will be the subject of a hearing at the capitol at 10:30 a.m. on Weds., April 2. Senate Resolution 156 recognizes the longstanding...

Sterling silver Keser Torah Award. Gift of Lucy Beatrice Hencke Hume Bauman.

Missouri History Museum unveils rare ‘Crown of the Torah’ in new exhibit

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content OfficerPublished March 27, 2025

In 1983, Duncan Bauman was honored by the St. Louis Rabbinical College for his years of uplifting Jewish stories in the local press. The gift? A ceremonial 'Crown of the Torah'—rarely awarded to anyone...

The kosher hot dog stand is back at Busch — but it never really left. Now it’s called Stuie’s.

The kosher hot dog stand is back at Busch — but it never really left. Now it’s called Stuie’s.

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content OfficerPublished March 26, 2025

Editor's note. The owner of the last kosher deli opened in St. Louis requested we remove all references to that deli being associated with this new kosher hot dog stand.  When St. Louis' last kosher...

(L) Jayson Heil in "All My Sons." (R)  Jacob Schmidt and Spencer Sickmann in "Trayf."

From “Trayf” to triumph: New Jewish Theatre actors snag spotlight at awards gala

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content OfficerPublished March 26, 2025

The New Jewish Theatre (NJT) continued its streak of excellence at the 2025 St. Louis Theater Circle Awards, bringing home three acting honors across two standout productions. Actors Jacob Schmidt and...

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