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A fly finds a home — now its book needs one! Help 89-year-old Jan Baron bring her story to life.

A fly finds a home — now its book needs one! Help 89-year-old Jan Baron bring her story to life.

Ellen Futterman, Editor-in-ChiefPublished December 17, 2024

When Jan Baron called to say she wanted to talk about a children’s book she had written, I jumped at the chance. I don’t know how long I’ve known Jan, probably 15 years or so, but it was when she...

Two new Hanukkah ice cream flavors debut around St. Louis

Two new Hanukkah ice cream flavors debut around St. Louis

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content OfficerPublished December 17, 2024

The Festival of Lights just got a little brighter—and a whole lot creamier. Clementine's Naughty and Nice Creamery is rolling out two new Hanukkah-inspired ice cream flavors at all eight St. Louis-area...

Staenberg Menorah in downtown St. Louis

Lighting of 29’ Staenberg Menorah to take Place Every Night of Hanukkah

Published December 17, 2024

ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI — This Hanukkah, the 29’ Staenberg Menorah at Kiener Plaza Park will be lit every night of the eight day holiday. The Chanukah @ The Arch celebrations, sponsored by Peoples National...

Eden Golan.

From ‘October Rain’ to ‘Hurricane’: Eden Golan’s wild ride to a St. Louis stage

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content OfficerPublished December 16, 2024

In a year when Jews worldwide faced extraordinary challenges, Eden Golan’s story is one we can all appreciate. The Israeli singer rose to international prominence after her powerful performance of "Hurricane"...

Pizza, prizes, and party vibes: How LollapaJEWza 2024 is dressing Erev Hanukkah!

Pizza, prizes, and party vibes: How LollapaJEWza 2024 is dressing Erev Hanukkah!

Published December 16, 2024

What happens when you take a dive bar, add some dazzling outfits, a guest DJ and the St. Louis young adult Jewish community? You get LollapaJEWza, of course—the annual holiday event that’s been bringing...

Photos: Home Depot Hanukkah Experience

Photos: Home Depot Hanukkah Experience

By Bill Motchan, Special to the Jewish LightPublished December 15, 2024

Ruby Gubitz proudly held up her new blue home-made menorah. The 5-year-old painted the base and inserted candles during the Home Depot Hanukkah Experience on Sunday, Dec. 15. Ruby also got to spend some...

Bagel baker Raekwon Kinnard, and owner/partners William Goldmeier and Giti Fredman

Bliss! Kosher bagel shop rising on Delmar

Bill Motchan, Special To The Jewish LightPublished December 15, 2024

St. Louis will soon get a new kosher certified bagel shop. Bagels and Bliss is taking over space that previously housed Edible Arrangements at 8141 Delmar Blvd. An opening is planned for late December. The...

David Makovsky

World leaders trust him, and now he’s talking to you—St. Louisan David Makovsky’s must-see webinar

Published December 15, 2024

It’s not every day that a St. Louis native who’s advised world leaders, written bestsellers, and mapped out Middle East peace solutions hops on Zoom to chat. But on Tuesday, Dec. 17, at 7:30 p.m.,...

Frank & Helen's

Part Two of the ‘Lost Tables’ podcast on Frank & Helen’s story now available

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content OfficerPublished December 15, 2024

Last week, we told you about part one of the "Lost Tables" podcast on Frank & Helen’s restaurant, a beloved University City institution. Now, we’re excited to share that Part Two of the podcast...

Jeremy Leib.

Lieb named top Coldwell Banker agent

Published December 12, 2024

Out of 138 agents, Jeremy Lieb was named the No. 1 real estate agent in Coldwell Banker Realty-Gundaker’s Kirkwood office this past September. Of the nine offices in the St. Louis region, he ranked...

Hard hats and hot latkes: Chabad’s Hanukkah event at Home Depot is back!

Hard hats and hot latkes: Chabad’s Hanukkah event at Home Depot is back!

Published December 12, 2024

Let’s be honest, when you think of Hanukkah prep, your first thought probably isn’t, “I need to hit up The Home Depot.” But for the past 16 years, Chabad of Greater St. Louis has been flipping...

The old ZBT house at 7020 Forsyth Blvd.

Demolished but not forgotten: Chabad breathes new life Into ZBT lot at WashU

Bill Motchan, Special to the Jewish LightPublished December 11, 2024

The ZBT House was a 75-year-old Washington University institution. The building was demolished last July, but the space it sat on is still serving Jewish students. Chabad on Campus is now using the lot...

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