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Staenberg Speaker Series continues to empower young professionals through mentorship

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content OfficerPublished February 19, 2025

The Staenberg Speaker Series is more than a lecture—it’s an opportunity for young Jewish professionals to learn from accomplished leaders, gain career insights and build connections within the community....

Above, the winning team at JAssociates’ 2024 Battle of the Stars. This year’s event takes place Saturday, March 8.

J Associates’ ‘Battle Of The Stars’ puts teamwork, competition on a collision course

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content OfficerPublished February 19, 2025

After a fun and successful first year, J Associates’ annual Battle of the Stars fundraiser returns for an evening where friends will come together and compete in a variety of...

Jacob Fortune-Lloyd stars as "Fifth Beatle" Brian Epstein in "Midas Man."

‘Midas Man’ brings the story of Beatles manager Brian Epstein to the St. Louis Jewish Film Festival

Stephen Silver, JTAPublished February 19, 2025

(JTA) — In "Midas Man," the new film out this month in the United States about the late Beatles manager Brian Epstein, an early, pivotal scene is set in a synagogue. In it, Brian (Jacob Fortune-Lloyd)...

The Avrutsky family (parents Raya and Harel, son Beeri and daughter Carmi) from Israel stayed at the Ohel Rina and Michael Bikur Cholim House in University City (above) while Beeri was undergoing surgery and months of rehabilitation.

St. Louis Jewish community supports Israeli family during medical journey

By Bill Motchan, Special to the Jewish LightPublished February 18, 2025

At just 10 years old, Beeri Avrutsky, who was born with cerebral palsy, recently played basketball at the Jewish Community Center of St. Louis—a milestone once thought impossible. Five years ago, Beeri...

PHOTOS: Music, faith & leadership: Inside the nation’s premier Songleader Boot Camp

PHOTOS: Music, faith & leadership: Inside the nation’s premier Songleader Boot Camp

Bill Motchan, Special To The Jewish LightPublished February 18, 2025

Hundreds of Jewish song leaders, educators, cantors and rabbis from around the country gathered on Feb. 17 at the Jewish Community Center for three days of training and seminars. The 17th annual Songleader...

Ken Rosenthal

Ken Rosenthal, founder of St. Louis Bread Co., leaves behind a lasting legacy

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content OfficerPublished February 17, 2025

In the Wednesday, Jan. 6, 1988, edition of the St. Louis Jewish Light, on page 12, in the "In Business" section, the eighth blurb of nine read: Who knew what was to come? Kenneth “Ken” Rosenthal On...

Darren Grodsky and Danny Jacobs

Hollywood duo brings hit podcast home—and fans can’t get enough!

By Bill Motchan, Special to the Jewish LightPublished February 14, 2025

A live audience was on hand Thursday evening, Feb. 13 for the St. Louis homecoming of Danny Jacobs and Darren Grodsky. The twosome brought their popular podcast “"How To Destroy Everything," to STL Style...

L to R: Kristen Joy Lintvedt as Ann, Greg Johnston as Joe, Jayson Heil as Chris, and Amy Loui as Kate

NJT recognized across all categories at upcoming theater awards

By Ellen Futterman, Editor-in-ChiefPublished February 14, 2025

The New Jewish Theatre received an impressive 19 nominations for the 2025 St Louis Theater Circle Awards, including eight for its production of “All My Sons.” This achievement includes at least one...

Jewish Federation of St. Louis held its 2021 Campaign Kickoff
June 30 at Centene Music Park in Maryland Heights. Guests enjoyed a performance by Jewish musical artist Chava Mirel and a chance to meet the  community’s new Shinshinim.

Jewish Federation of St. Louis raises $9.65 million in 2024 campaign

Published February 13, 2025

The Jewish Federation of St. Louis just wrapped up its 2024 Annual Campaign with a fundraising total of $9.65 million –an $880,000 jump from last year’s $8.77 million. This result means big things...

Jewish love stories and Valentine’s wisdom

Jewish love stories and Valentine’s wisdom

BY ELLEN FUTTERMAN, EDITOR-IN-CHIEFPublished February 13, 2025

What, if anything, connects Valentine’s Day to Judaism? On the surface, probably very little, as the holiday’s origins trace back to ancient Roman customs and Christian traditions (not to mention...

Bassem Eid

What’s next for Gaza? Palestinian political analyst to share insights at B’nai Amoona

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content OfficerPublished February 12, 2025

As the conflict in Gaza continues to shape headlines and political discourse, Congregation B’nai Amoona is providing a space for critical discussion on the region’s future. The event, titled “What’s...

The delegation included Karen Sher, Vice President of Community Impact; Amanda Miller, Vice President of Communications; Rabbi Brigitte Rosenberg, Israel & Overseas Committee Chair; Kenny Salky, Committee Member; Rick Cornfeld, Committee Member; Marcy Cornfeld, former Committee Member; and Eliad Ben Shushan, Jewish Federation Representative and Director of the Yokneam, Megiddo, St. Louis and Atlanta Partnership2Gether initiative.

From war to recovery: How St. Louis based programs are helping Israelis rebuild their lives!

Published February 12, 2025

A week in Israel gave a group of St. Louis Jewish leaders a firsthand look at resilience, grief and the deep connections that sustain communities in crisis. Members of the Jewish Federation of St. Louis’...

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