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'Jews in the Lou': Real conversations over pastrami, pickles and Jewish identity

‘Jews in the Lou’: Real conversations over pastrami, pickles and Jewish identity

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content OfficerPublished March 30, 2025

Some of the best conversations happen over a good meal, and for Alex Rich and Ben Poremba, that’s exactly the idea behind "Jews in the Lou." Filmed at Deli Divine and produced in partnership with St....

Dr. Ayala Hendin and Dr. Mona Khoury.

Is Israel living up to its promise? 5 things to know before this powerful series at Shaare Emeth

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content OfficerPublished March 28, 2025

There’s no shortage of opinions when it comes to Israel. But how often do we slow down and take a hard look at where it all started, where things stand now and what’s possible moving forward? That’s...

Missouri’s big stand for Israel

Missouri’s big stand for Israel

By Bill Motchan, SpePublished March 28, 2025

A proposed Missouri senate resolution commending Israel as a friend of the state will be the subject of a hearing at the capitol at 10:30 a.m. on Weds., April 2. Senate Resolution 156 recognizes the longstanding...

Sterling silver Keser Torah Award. Gift of Lucy Beatrice Hencke Hume Bauman.

Missouri History Museum unveils rare ‘Crown of the Torah’ in new exhibit

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content OfficerPublished March 27, 2025

In 1983, Duncan Bauman was honored by the St. Louis Rabbinical College for his years of uplifting Jewish stories in the local press. The gift? A ceremonial 'Crown of the Torah'—rarely awarded to anyone...

The kosher hot dog stand is back at Busch — but it never really left. Now it’s called Stuie’s.

The kosher hot dog stand is back at Busch — but it never really left. Now it’s called Stuie’s.

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content OfficerPublished March 26, 2025

Editor's note. The owner of the last kosher deli opened in St. Louis requested we remove all references to that deli being associated with this new kosher hot dog stand.  When St. Louis' last kosher...

(L) Jayson Heil in "All My Sons." (R)  Jacob Schmidt and Spencer Sickmann in "Trayf."

From “Trayf” to triumph: New Jewish Theatre actors snag spotlight at awards gala

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content OfficerPublished March 26, 2025

The New Jewish Theatre (NJT) continued its streak of excellence at the 2025 St. Louis Theater Circle Awards, bringing home three acting honors across two standout productions. Actors Jacob Schmidt and...

The Missouri State Capitol building on Thursday, Jan. 4, 2024.

Missouri Senate resolution affirms state’s support for Israel

Bill Motchan, Special to the Jewish LightPublished March 26, 2025

A resolution introduced in the Missouri Senate on Feb. 17 recognizes the relationship between Israel and both the United States and Missouri. Senate Resolution 156 commends Israel as a friend and ally...

New Games, Old Glory! Pinball, rock climbing & poker shake up the 2025 Senior Olympics

New Games, Old Glory! Pinball, rock climbing & poker shake up the 2025 Senior Olympics

Bill Motchan, Special To The Jewish LightPublished March 26, 2025

For pinball aficionados, there’s nothing quite as satisfying as the “THOK!” sound indicating you’ve earned a free game. Coming up in May, pinball wizards aged 50 and over can use their skill to...

Daniel Estrin, NPR’s international correspondent in Jerusalem

From St. Louis to Gaza: Daniel Estrin’s reporting wins top journalism honor

Published March 26, 2025

NPR won a 2025 Alfred I. duPont-Columbia Award for its coverage of the war in Gaza. The prestigious duPont-Columbia Award honors outstanding public service in audio and video reporting. Daniel Estrin,...

Sunday school students lead morning services at Temple B'nai Israel in Oklahoma City. (Ty Faulkner Branum)

Nearly a quarter of Americans raised Jewish have left the religion, survey says

Grace Gilson, JTAPublished March 26, 2025

Almost one in four U.S. adults raised Jewish do not identify as religiously Jewish anymore, according to a recent study by the Pew Research Center. The study, published Wednesday, surveyed “religious...

Buzz Spector in his studio. Photo: Kristi Foster 

Buzz Spector brings art & memory back to St. Louis

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content OfficerPublished March 25, 2025

Few stories I’ve written have had a longer shelf life than the one I published last fall about Buzz Spector, the Jewish conceptual artist who’s been altering books—and how we view them—for more...

Federation CEO Danny Cohn addressing a crowd of more than 150 people on Monday evening.

Eye-opening study becomes roadmap to a stronger St. Louis Jewish community

Bill Motchan, Special To The Jewish LightPublished March 25, 2025

A Community Study released on March 24 by the Jewish Federation of St. Louis will serve as a guide to form action steps and strengthen the Jewish community. During a town hall meeting March 24 at Federation,...

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