Bill Motchan, Special To The Jewish Light
• Published September 23, 2024
Among the teachings of Rabbi Menachem M. Schneerson were values that make great leaders.
That was the message of Rabbi Simon Jacobson during the “One People, One Heart” pre-High Holiday lecture...
Bill Motchan, Special To The Jewish Light
• Published September 23, 2024
The knuckle curve is a potent weapon for a pitcher. It dips and dances, baffling hitters. In 1985, it was Andy Katzman’s go-to pitch. With a 10-2 record, he helped John Burroughs School to its first...
Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
• Published September 18, 2024
Visiting "The Artist Who Captured Eichmann" exhibit at the St. Louis Kaplan Feldman Holocaust Museum offers a unique journey through both history and art. This exhibit, which opens today, Sept. 19 and...
Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
• Published September 18, 2024
As the one-year anniversary of the Oct. 7 Hamas attack on Israel approaches, the world continues to grapple with uncertainty and faces escalating global upheavals alongside deepening political divides,...
WASHINGTON — Should the U.S. government address antisemitism on its own, or as part of the broader fight against prejudice?
That’s the question that occupied — and divided — Republican and Democratic...
Ranken Jordan Pediatric Bridge Hospital has announced Rabbi Mark Shook, and his wife, Carol, will be the honorees for this year’s Mary Ranken Jordan Service to Children Award.
Given annually, the Mary...
Ellen Futterman, Editor-in-Chief
• Published September 16, 2024
As if devotees of this fashion extravaganza needed another reason to get excited, this year marks the 60th anniversary of the annual Couturier sale at the Resale Shop, a key initiative of the National...
BY GERRY KOWARSKY, SPECIAL TO THE JEWISH LIGHT
• Published September 16, 2024
The New Jewish Theatre’s current offering is an outstanding production of “Trayf.” The play, by Lindsay Joelle, is an absorbing and moving study of a friendship in an insular environment. This bond...
Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
• Published September 16, 2024
For collectors interested in Judaica, buying at auction can be both exciting and risky. St. Louis collector Marc Lapp, who has spent years in the world of Judaica auctions, offers essential advice for...
Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
• Published September 15, 2024
Israel expert and seasoned travel guide Uri Goldflam will share his unique insights on geography, history, and the ancient religions with the St. Louis Jewish community on Thursday, Sept. 19 at the Jewish...
Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
• Published September 13, 2024
613 Catering at the Jewish Community Center (JCC) is once again offering a special Rosh Hashanah menu designed to make this year’s holiday celebrations delicious and effortless. Led by Chef Brad and...
Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
• Published September 13, 2024
For over 40 years, Buzz Spector has been reimagining the book as an artistic medium. More than just sources of knowledge, he sees books as canvases for artistic expression. His work involves altering books...