Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
• Published August 13, 2024
More good news for the St. Louis kosher community: On Wednesday, Aug. 14, after the end of Tisha B'av, St. Louis' newest kosher deli, Nate’s Kosher Deli, will officially add deli take-out service. The...
Mark your calendar fashionistas. The National Council of Jewish Women-St. Louis (NCJWSTL) will hold its annual Couturier sale Sept. 25-28 at The Resale Shop. This year, the celebration promises to be even...
Amy Fenster Brown, Special To The Jewish Light
• Published August 13, 2024
It’s been said that God gives her toughest battles to her strongest soldiers. Parents sending their kids off to college are training in boot camp, prepping to march on the front lines of an emotional...
Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
• Published August 12, 2024
Babka, the rich, sweet bread swirled with chocolate or cinnamon, has long been a beloved treat in Jewish households, particularly around festive occasions. Now, as Rosh Hashanah approaches on the evening...
Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
• Published August 12, 2024
In the aftermath of Cori Bush's primary loss last Tuesday, tensions surrounding the St. Louis political landscape have intensified, especially concerning issues of antisemitism.
Last week, the ADL Heartland...
(JTA) — WASHINGTON — The White House condemned as “inflammatory” a pledge by Missouri Rep. Cori Bush to AIPAC that she would “tear your kingdom down,” implying that heated rhetoric like hers...
Camp Sabra has done some enhancing this summer and is opening three newly dedicated areas that should enhance the camp experience for all campers: The Helene Barcoff Family Resort Pavilion, Eli's Patio...
By Bill Motchan, Special to the Jewish Light
• Published August 8, 2024
Elisabeth Greenwood always knew what she wanted to do for a living.
“I declared in the second grade that I wanted to be a teacher,” said Greenwood, who this fall will begin her 12th year teaching...
BY MOLLY LEVINE, SPECIAL TO THE JEWISH LIGHT
• Published August 8, 2024
A renovated sanctuary is not the only change at United Hebrew Congregation this summer. Cantor Ron Eichaker will retire Aug. 31 and transition to his new role as cantor emeritus. Cantor Shirel Richman,...
Bill Motchan, Special To The Jewish Light
• Published August 7, 2024
Nearly 40 members of the Jewish community gathered at United Hebrew Congregation on Wednesday evening, August 7, in a show of solidarity and support for Israel.
The date marks the 10th month since...
Overwhelming support from the St. Louis Jewish community turned out to be critical to St. Louis County Prosecutor Wesley Bell’s victory Tuesday over incumbent Rep. Cori...
By Jacob Kornbluh, The Forward
• Published August 7, 2024
Pro-Israel groups celebrated a second victory Tuesday in their campaign to unseat Israel’s staunchest critics in Congress when Rep. Cori Bush of Missouri lost in the Democratic primary. Rep. Jamaal Bowman...