WASHINGTON (JTA) — The White House denied reports that the United States withheld intelligence from Israel on the whereabouts of Hamas’ leaders.
The reports alleged that the United States would...
Bill Motchan, Special to the Jewish Light
• Published May 13, 2024
Five hundred rivets—that was Oskar Jakob’s goal. Failure to meet the quota in a 12-hour shift meant severe punishment.
“If I didn’t make the minimum, I got beaten,” Jakob said.
Oskar...
Bill Motchan, Special To The Jewish Light
• Published May 12, 2024
Yom Hazikaron (Israel’s Memorial Day) was commemorated in a solemn ceremony on Sunday, May 12, at the JCC’s Staenberg Family Complex. Members of the community filled the audience to capacity to remember...
Bill Motchan and Dr. Mijal Bitton
• Published May 12, 2024
The entire St. Louis community is invited to celebrate Israel’s 76th Anniversary on Tuesday, May 14, at the at Chesterfield Amphitheater. The program includes music, games, and food available for purchase...
Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
• Published May 10, 2024
It’s sure to be a special commencement ceremony for St. Louis philanthropists and arts patrons Nancy and Kenneth Kranzberg. This Monday morning, May 13, the couple will don caps and gowns as they receive...
Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
• Published May 10, 2024
In Hebrew there are plenty of phrases that are related to new beginnings, one is:
סוף זה תמיד התחלה של משהו אחר
In English, the phrase translates into 'An ending is always...
Bill Motchan, Special To The Jewish Light
• Published May 9, 2024
The Jewish Federation recognized key members of the Jewish community for their work during “An Evening of Impact!” event on Thursday, May 9.
Donors and volunteers were acknowledged for supporting...
Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
• Published May 8, 2024
The St. Louis Cardinals, mired in a three-game losing streak, needed something special to create a winning spark Tuesday night. So, they called up local civic leader and lifetime educator Carolyn Losos...
By Bill Motchan, Special to the Jewish Light
• Published May 8, 2024
Two resolutions supporting Israel advanced in the Missouri legislature this week. House Continuing Resolution 30 passed in the House of Representatives on May 6 by a vote of 108 to 8. Another 22 house...
Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
• Published May 8, 2024
Honoring a life dedicated to art is the theme of a new exhibition that pays tribute to St. Louis artist James Smith, who died in 2022, at the McCaughen & Burr Fine Arts Gallery in Webster Groves....
Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
• Published May 8, 2024
Dedicated to fostering professional growth and collaboration within St. Louis' Jewish nonprofit sector, JProStL serves as the professional association for staff across 50 organizations affiliated...
Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
• Published May 7, 2024
Jeremy Segel-Moss, 47, owner of Cherokee Street Ceramics a handmade pottery studio is preparing to show off his wares this weekend at the Laumeier's 37th Annual Art Fair. The University City native will...
