Ellen Futterman, Editor-in-Chief
• Published 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...
Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
• Published 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...
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...
Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
• Published 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"...
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...
By Bill Motchan, Special to the Jewish Light
• Published 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...
Bill Motchan, Special To The Jewish Light
• Published 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...
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.,...
Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
• Published 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...
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...
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...
Bill Motchan, Special to the Jewish Light
• Published 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...