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Avi Rosenberg

He’s not Nate, but close: Meet Avi Rosenberg, owner of ‘Nate’s Kosher Deli,’ opening today

Bill Motchan, Special To The Jewish LightPublished August 7, 2024

Nate's Kosher Deli will officially open on Thursday, August 8, initially offering only kosher butcher service. Chicken, beef, and lamb will be cut to order and available pre-packaged. The business at 10405...

With antisemitism on the ballot, Wesley Bell ousts Cori Bush in high-stakes Missouri primary

With antisemitism on the ballot, Wesley Bell ousts Cori Bush in high-stakes Missouri primary

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content OfficerPublished August 6, 2024

In a closely contested primary, St. Louis County prosecutor Wesley Bell has defeated incumbent Rep. Cori Bush for Missouri’s 1st Congressional District seat, according the Associated Press.  The victory...

Joseph Hirsch, American, 1910–1981; “Fruit in the Rain”, about 1938; watercolor over graphite, with scraped highlights; 14 1/4 x 17 7/8 in.; Saint Louis Art Museum, Gift of the Federal Works Agency, Work Projects Administration 290:1943

Jewish artists shine as part of newest St. Louis Art Museum’ exhibition

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content OfficerPublished August 5, 2024

Back in the 1930s, as Franklin Roosevelt's New Deal and its Works Progress Administration aimed to steer the country back to prosperity, the government came up with a bold plan. They decided to hire over...

Photo by Bill Motchan.

St. Louis Jewish community steps up big for area kids

Bill Motchan, Special to the Jewish Light=Published August 5, 2024

A line of excited children waited patiently for their turn to get coats, hats and school supplies at the annual Back To School! Store held Sunday, Aug. 4 at Temple Israel. The event helps provide 2,100...

At the St. Charles Jewish Festival this August, visitors were greeted by an oversized shipping container and artist Zack Smithey. Together, the community helped paint the container and decorate it with hundreds of hearts and Jewish-themed imagery, like Shabbat candles. It would become the new sukkah of the Chabad Jewish Center of St. Charles County, Mo.

Giant Jewish family festival moving to new location

Bill Motchan, Special To The Jewish LightPublished August 4, 2024

The St. Charles Jewish Festival returns this month to celebrate Jewish life and culture in a new venue. On Sunday, Aug. 25, the festival will run from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Lewis & Clark Boat...

Lynne Isaccs Palen

Don’t miss out: Free admission to ‘Lynnie’s Light for Life’ fundraiser – Make a difference in cancer support

Published August 4, 2024

"Lynnie's Light for Life," dedicated to making a difference in the lives of cancer patients, educating those at risk for developing hereditary cancer and empowering Jewish women, will take place on Sept....

Why New Jewish Theatre's 2025 season is a must-see

Why New Jewish Theatre’s 2025 season is a must-see

Published August 4, 2024

Supporters and volunteers of the New Jewish Theatre (NJT) gathered for an afternoon of tea and entertainment at the first annual NJTea fundraiser on Sunday, August 4. During the event, NJT Creative Director...

From left to right: Anita Korman, Hannah Tannenbaum, Louise Katz and Renee Dopkin at Brookdale Senior Living in Creve Coeur.

Meet the Fabulous Four: Widows at Brookdale share the joys of friendship

Published August 1, 2024

In honor of National Friendship Day on Sunday, Aug. 4, the Jewish Light caught up with Anita Korman, 95, Hannah Tannenbaum, 91, Renee Dopkin, 85, and Louise Katz, 83, who all reside at Brookdale Senior...

The Trout salad sandwich from Union Loafers

Celebrate National Sandwich Month with the Jewish Light

The Jewish Light StaffPublished July 31, 2024

  August is National Sandwich Month, and the Jewish Light is thrilled to pay tribute to this beloved culinary creation. Throughout the entire month, we will feature a different mouthwatering...

Nate's Kosher Deli to revive beloved Kohn's pastrami recipe

Nate’s Kosher Deli to revive beloved Kohn’s pastrami recipe

Bill Motchan, Special to the Jewish LightPublished July 30, 2024

The new kosher butcher and deli that will operate out of the shuttered Kohn’s Kosher Meat and Deli will offer high quality products at a fair price. Those are the primary goals planned by Avi Rosenberg,...

Michael Staenberg at the Crown Center Art Dedication.

Michael Staenberg transforms Crown Center with new art donation

Bill MotchanPublished July 30, 2024

Residents of the Crown Center senior living facility in University City now can enjoy a virtual art gallery as they walk through the halls. Thanks to a contribution of roughly 60 pieces of art...

Darryle Clott, at the Midwest Consortium of Holocaust Educators

Why educators are flocking to the St. Louis Holocaust Museum

Bill Motchan, Special to the Jewish LightPublished July 30, 2024

The St. Louis Kaplan Feldman Holocaust Museum is considered a special resource by a key group of educators: those who specialize in teaching about the Holocaust. The Midwest Consortium of Holocaust Educators...

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