Bill Motchan, Special To The Jewish Light
• Published March 3, 2024
A spring-like Sunday afternoon on March 3 brought a long line of golfers to the Ruth Park driving range, which meant a steady stream of thirsty customers for young entrepreneurs Yitzy Goldenhersh and Heshy...
National Council of Jewish Women St. Louis will honor Jill Schupp, former Missouri State Senator, with its Hannah G. Solomon Founder’s Award, NCJWSTL’s most prestigious recognition on Wednesday, April...
Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
• Published March 3, 2024
As Purim approaches, anticipation is building for all the vibrant festivities and delicious treats that the holiday brings. Among the most beloved symbols of this joyous holiday is the Hamantaschen, a...
Bill Motchan, Special To The Jewish Light
• Published February 29, 2024
Former Israel intelligence official Avi Melamed addressed nearly 200 people at the J on Wednesday, Feb. 28 for an “Israel at War” briefing organized by the J and Jewish Federation. Melamed is an analyst,...
Eliyahu Freedman, JTA
• Published February 29, 2024
RAMAT GAN, Israel (JTA) — In December, Nechemia, a combat engineer, was serving in Gaza alongside his close friend when a rocket-propelled grenade exploded next to them.
Nechemia suffered severe shrapnel...
Jewish News Syndicate
• Published February 28, 2024
Rep. Andy Ogles (R-Tenn.) has faced heavy pushback for his statement to anti-Israel activists, “You know what? I think we should kill them all, if that makes you feel better. Everybody in Hamas.”
Some...
Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
• Published February 28, 2024
Everybody thinks their birthday is special. After all, it only comes around once a year. Unless you are a “leaper” of course. A "leaper" is anyone lucky or unlucky enough to be born on Feb. 29, which...
Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
• Published February 28, 2024
From the Yiddish, "Etlekhe zakhn ir nor ton nit balagan mit" which means "There are things you just don't mess with," our friends from Philadelphia Cream Cheese are "messing."
Last month, the famed...
JACKIE HAJDENBERG, JTA
• Published February 28, 2024
(JTA) — Five Israeli groups supporting Israelis held hostage in Gaza and their families will receive the 2024 Genesis Prize, the $1 million award known as the “Jewish Nobel.”
Presented annually...
By Bill Motchan, Special to the Jewish Light
• Published February 27, 2024
A large blue-and-white ribbon paying tribute to the Israeli hostages will be unveiled at 5 p.m. on Monday, March 4 at 11557 Olive Blvd. in Creve Coeur. A community ceremony will accompany the introduction...
Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
• Published February 26, 2024
As reports of antisemitic incidents rise, including at many high schools around the country, a group of Jewish students at Clayton High School decided to organize an event to help their fellow teens...
Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
• Published February 25, 2024
The interconnectedness and unity found within the St. Louis Jewish community is being celebrated by JProSTL, a Jewish Federation of St. Louis initiative that offers a professional association...