Ellen Futterman, Editor-in-Chief
• Published August 21, 2025
St. Louis is home to a rich array of Jewish-owned businesses, as well as establishments that resonate deeply within the Jewish community. From dining and shopping to cultural and community-centered spaces,...
Ellen Futterman, Editor-in-Chief
• Published August 21, 2025
The St. Louis Jewish Book Festival is changing the way it tells stories.
Now in its 47th year, the Festival will no longer be confined to its traditional 10-day run. Instead, it is pivoting to a...
By Bill Motchan, Special to the Jewish Light
• Published August 20, 2025
Rabbi Aron Rubin is equally adept at teaching Judaism and leading a congregation. Rubin, 38, who assumed the position of rabbi at Nusach Hari B’nai Zion on Aug. 15, is well-versed in the Torah. He...
Ten standout individuals will be recognized as the 2025 Jewish Light Unsung Heroes on Sunday, Oct. 26 at 3:30 p.m. This year’s 16th annual event will take place at Jewish Community Center near Creve...
Bill Motchan, Special To The Jewish Light
• Published August 19, 2025
Late night sirens don’t bother Ben Senturia. They are a conspicuous reminder that he lives in an urban environment.
“At night, it feels like I’m in a real city with lots of activity, as opposed...
Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
• Published August 19, 2025
Rabbi James Stone Goodman has long worked in the space where poetry, music and Torah meet. His new book "Black Fire White Fire" is the fullest expression yet of that calling — a complete Torah told...
Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
• Published August 18, 2025
In Jewish St. Louis, there’s never a shortage of ideas, but there can be a shortage of ways to pay for them. Now, Jewish Federation Impact Grants aim to close that gap. The new program from the Jewish...
BY ELLEN FUTTERMAN, EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
• Published August 17, 2025
The Staenberg Family Complex near Creve Coeur will glow with purpose on Wednesday, Sept. 10, as the St. Louis Jewish Community Center hosts its annual Lynnie’s Light for Life event—a gathering that...
Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
• Published August 15, 2025
A $30,000 reward is being offered for information leading to an arrest and conviction in the Clayton antisemitic hate crime that damaged three vehicles and left antisemitic graffiti in a residential neighborhood....
Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
• Published August 14, 2025
With a heart for education, a gift for making everyone feel seen and a deep commitment to building community, Rabbi Rocki Schy-Brunson is bringing fresh energy and a genuine spirit of “welcome home”...
Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
• Published August 14, 2025
If you’ve spent any time in the St. Louis Jewish community, you’ve probably bumped into Michael Staenberg — or at least a project he’s helped bring to life. He’s a guy who gives a lot, but...
By Ellen Futterman, Editor-in-Chief
• Published August 13, 2025
Already an honorary parade marshal, junior FBI agent and police officer, boy scout camp director, basketball official, Fox 2 morning host and five-time pediatric brain cancer warrior, 12-year-old Drew...