By Bill Motchan, Special to the Jewish Light
• Published May 7, 2024
Two events commemorating Israeli holidays are coming up this month. Yom Hazikaron -- Israel’s Memorial Day-- will be observed on Sunday, May 12. The Yom Haatzmaut --Israel Independence Day -- celebration...
By Bill Motchan, Special to the Jewish Light
• Published May 7, 2024
Dear Mrs. Feldman, You recommended that everyone always stand up against prejudice, discrimination and stereotypes. What you said connects to everything that I learned at the Holocaust museum. You defined...
Bill Motchan, Special To The Jewish Light
• Published May 6, 2024
Congregation B’nai Amoona members gathered on Sunday, May 5 for the 7th annual Mitzvah Day. During the yearly event, teams of adults and children participate in mitzvah projects that benefit area nonprofit...
Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
• Published May 6, 2024
In an effort to combat the rising tide of Holocaust denial and misinformation, the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) launched a new campaign targeting Gen Zers on social media platforms, particularly TikTok....
Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
• Published May 6, 2024
Established in 2005, the Staenberg Family Foundation serves as an important cornerstone within the Jewish Federation of St. Louis. Aligned with the Federation's...
Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
• Published May 6, 2024
In the era of digital democracy, Mirowitz Center isn't just adapting to change - it's driving it, one click at a time, guiding the way for older adults in St. Louis through a new partnership with Senior...
(New York Jewish Week) – Columbia University announced Monday that it would be canceling its commencement ceremony following weeks of pro-Palestinian protest, campus turmoil and hundreds of student arrests.
Beginning...
The Jewish Light is requesting nominations for its 15th annual Unsung Heroes awards. The deadline for submissions is 5 p.m. Friday, July 12 and can be made online at stljewishlight.org/heroes.
The Light solicits...
Bill Motchan, Special To The Jewish Light
• Published May 6, 2024
Play Wordle and take a walk in the morning, then eat an apple and socialize with friends in the afternoon. Congratulations—you have successfully taken essential steps toward the goal of healthy aging.
Older...
Bill Motchan, Chief Digital Content Officer
• Published May 5, 2024
The St. Louis Yom HaShoah Holocaust Remembrance Day service at Congregation Shaare Emeth on Sunday, May 5 took on special significance this year.
The theme was “Never Again Is Now,” in recognition...
(JTA) — Yom HaShoah, Israel’s Holocaust Remembrance Day, began Sunday night, marking the anniversary of the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising and serving as a memorial day for the 6 million Jews murdered by the...
Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
• Published May 5, 2024
The J Associates honored the achievements of outgoing President Jennifer Deutsch and welcomed incoming President Amy Bennett at their Annual Luncheon on Wednesday, May 1. This esteemed women's group operates...