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Double Celebration! How St. Louis is honoring Yom Hazikaron, Yom Haatzmaut

Double Celebration! How St. Louis is honoring Yom Hazikaron, Yom Haatzmaut

By Bill Motchan, Special to the Jewish LightPublished 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...

Dee Dee Simon and Governor Mike Parson

Missouri Governor honors Holocaust survivors, educators

By Bill Motchan, Special to the Jewish LightPublished 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...

Rain Canis-Chidster

Photos: B’nai Amoona Mitzvah Day

Bill Motchan, Special To The Jewish LightPublished 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...

ADL teams up with Jewish TikTok stars to fight Holocaust denial

ADL teams up with Jewish TikTok stars to fight Holocaust denial

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content OfficerPublished 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....

Local Jewish organizations eligible for Staenberg Family Foundation grants in 2024

Local Jewish organizations eligible for Staenberg Family Foundation grants in 2024

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content OfficerPublished 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...

How Mirowitz Center is helping 'silver voters' navigate current digital political landscape

How Mirowitz Center is helping ‘silver voters’ navigate current digital political landscape

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content OfficerPublished 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...

Police outside Columbia University, April 18, 2024. (Luke Tress)

Columbia cancels commencement amid pro-Palestinian protests

Andrew Lapin, JTAPublished May 6, 2024

(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...

Here’s your chance to nominate an ‘Unsung  Hero’ in the  community

Here’s your chance to nominate an ‘Unsung Hero’ in the community

Published May 6, 2024

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...

Play, eat, think and socialize your way to unlocking healthy aging

Play, eat, think and socialize your way to unlocking healthy aging

Bill Motchan, Special To The Jewish LightPublished 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...

Fran Poger.

St. Louis remembers, reflects and renews commitment to ‘Never Again Is Now’ on Yom HaShoah

Bill Motchan, Chief Digital Content OfficerPublished 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...

A flag of Israel was seen on the railroad tracks in KL Birkenau during the International March of The Living, April 28, 2022. (Wojciech Grabowski/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)

How Yom HaShoah is being marked seven months after Oct. 7

Jacob Gurvis, JTAPublished May 5, 2024

(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...

Departments who recieved allocations.

J Associates’ contribution brings new funding to over a dozen departments at the J

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content OfficerPublished 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...

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