WASHINGTON — Should the U.S. government address antisemitism on its own, or as part of the broader fight against prejudice?
That’s the question that occupied — and divided — Republican and Democratic...
Ranken Jordan Pediatric Bridge Hospital has announced Rabbi Mark Shook, and his wife, Carol, will be the honorees for this year’s Mary Ranken Jordan Service to Children Award.
Given annually, the Mary...
Ellen Futterman, Editor-in-Chief
• Published September 16, 2024
As if devotees of this fashion extravaganza needed another reason to get excited, this year marks the 60th anniversary of the annual Couturier sale at the Resale Shop, a key initiative of the National...
BY GERRY KOWARSKY, SPECIAL TO THE JEWISH LIGHT
• Published September 16, 2024
The New Jewish Theatre’s current offering is an outstanding production of “Trayf.” The play, by Lindsay Joelle, is an absorbing and moving study of a friendship in an insular environment. This bond...
Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
• Published September 16, 2024
For collectors interested in Judaica, buying at auction can be both exciting and risky. St. Louis collector Marc Lapp, who has spent years in the world of Judaica auctions, offers essential advice for...
Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
• Published September 15, 2024
Israel expert and seasoned travel guide Uri Goldflam will share his unique insights on geography, history, and the ancient religions with the St. Louis Jewish community on Thursday, Sept. 19 at the Jewish...
Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
• Published September 13, 2024
613 Catering at the Jewish Community Center (JCC) is once again offering a special Rosh Hashanah menu designed to make this year’s holiday celebrations delicious and effortless. Led by Chef Brad and...
Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
• Published September 13, 2024
For over 40 years, Buzz Spector has been reimagining the book as an artistic medium. More than just sources of knowledge, he sees books as canvases for artistic expression. His work involves altering books...
Ashley Herman has joined the Jewish Federation of St. Louis as annual campaign associate.
In this role she will work with donors and communicate how they can make an impact in the Jewish community as...
Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
• Published September 12, 2024
The Nova Music Festival in Israel, meant to be a celebration of music, peace and freedom, became the target of Hamas’ brutal attack that started early in the morning of Oct. 7, 2023. Now, a powerful...
Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
• Published September 12, 2024
The St. Louis Jewish community is invited to hear Arky Staiman, a Baltimore native and Israel Defense Forces reservist, share his story of resilience, survival and inspiration on Sept. 19 at Epstein Hebrew...
In a ceremony at the U.S. Capitol in March of 2024, three of the last surviving members of the Ghost Army received the Congressional Gold Medal. Among them were 100-year-old Bernard Bluestein from Illinois...