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Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee Sen. Dick Durbin, an Illinois Democrat, speaks during a hearing at the U.S. Capitol, July 11, 2024. (Bonnie Cash/Getty Images)

In contentious Senate hearing, divisions over how to fight antisemitism come to the fore

Ron Kampeas, JTAPublished September 18, 2024

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...

Rabbi Mark and Carol Shook, shown with Ranken Jordan patient Colson Bourbon, will receive the Mary Ranken Jordan Service to Children Award at the hospital’s upcoming gala on Sept. 21 at The Ritz Carlton in St. Louis.

Rabbi Mark Shook recognized for nearly 30 years of service

Published September 17, 2024

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...

Marcee Silverstein and Geri Friedman, Couturier Chairs in 1980.

VIP Shopping Secrets: How to own the 60th annual Couturier sale Like a pro!

Ellen Futterman, Editor-in-ChiefPublished 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...

(L) Jacob Schmidt as Zalmy and (R) Bryce Miller as Schmuly.

Friendship and faith collide in NJT’s ‘Trayf’

BY GERRY KOWARSKY, SPECIAL TO THE JEWISH LIGHTPublished 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...

St. Louisan Marc Lapp (below) collects vintage Judaica. His collection includes carved wooden lion (from the mid-1900s) and the silver Torah finials

What you need to know before buying Judaica at auction—including a rare Einstein letter up for bid

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content OfficerPublished 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...

A night for Israel at Abundant Life Church, Lee's Summit, Missouri. (courtesy)

One Night Only: Uri Goldflam gives his insider’s view on Israel conflict in St. Louis

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content OfficerPublished 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...

613 Catering offering kosher Rosh Hashanah menu for 2024

613 Catering offering kosher Rosh Hashanah menu for 2024

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content OfficerPublished 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...

Can deconstructing books create art? This St. Louis artist proves it can

Can deconstructing books create art? This St. Louis artist proves it can

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content OfficerPublished 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 Harmon

Jewish Federation welcomes Ashley Herman in new role

Published September 12, 2024

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...

Nova Music Festival doc ‘We Will Dance Again’ set to premiere on Paramount+

Nova Music Festival doc ‘We Will Dance Again’ set to premiere on Paramount+

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content OfficerPublished 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...

He faced terrorists and booby traps—now Arky Staiman’s shares his incredible journey in St. Louis

He faced terrorists and booby traps—now Arky Staiman’s shares his incredible journey in St. Louis

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content OfficerPublished 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...

Dummy Armored Car
Courtesy of National Archives

Discover Jewish heroes of the secret WWII unit, ‘The Ghost Army’ in new St. Louis exhibit

Published September 12, 2024

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...

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