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Missouri schools transform Holocaust education with innovative pilot program

Missouri schools transform Holocaust education with innovative pilot program

Bill Motchan, Special to the Jewish LightPublished January 25, 2024

As Holocaust Remembrance Day approaches on Jan. 27, a cross-section of Missouri schools are using a new framework for Holocaust education. The pilot program of up to 25 school districts is the result of...

The historical drama ‘The Zone of Interest’ focuses on the SS Nazi Commandant of Auschwitz, Rudolf Höss  who lives with his family in a home next to the concentration camp.

Oscar nominated Nazi drama ‘Zone of Interest’ opens in St. Louis

CATE MARQUIS, SPECIAL TO THE JEWISH LIGHTPublished January 25, 2024

The Zone of Interest” is the euphemism the Nazis used to describe the area around the Auschwitz concentration camp, including where the SS Nazi commandant Rudolf Höss and his wife Hedwig lived with...

Your letters to the editor of the St. Louis Jewish Light (Jan. 24 issue)

Your letters to the editor of the St. Louis Jewish Light (Jan. 24 issue)

Published January 25, 2024

You cannot make peace with people who do not want peace’ No doubt, the St. Louis Board of Aldermen believed sincerely in their own good intentions when they passed their resolution last week calling...

Karen Aroesty

Karen Aroesty founds new effort to help build community

Published January 25, 2024

Aroesty Allied LLC, founded by Karen Aroesty, assists with change management programs for elected leaders, community institutions and corporations seeking to build or improve efforts in how staff and partners...

Coauthor Mariel Brechner, illustrator Joe Rohlman and the cover of their book, “Leo and the New Baby Challenge”

Local authors chronicle sibling adventures in ‘Leo and the New Baby Challenge’

Published January 25, 2024

A new children’s book, “Leo and the New Baby Challenge,” explores the joys and challenges of becoming a big brother. Written by Mariel Brechner and her sister, Jacqueline Brechner Vaisman, and...

Jewelry designer Randi Chervitz sparkles as new estate specialist

Jewelry designer Randi Chervitz sparkles as new estate specialist

Published January 25, 2024

Randi Chervitz, an independent jewelry designer, has added estate specialist to her resume. She works at National Rarities, a local business that sends teams of buyers around the country to assist customers...

Torah Prep School celebrating its 'Double Chai' Anniversary

Torah Prep School celebrating its ‘Double Chai’ Anniversary

Published January 25, 2024

Torah Prep School of St. Louis is excited to announce its Double Chai - 36th Anniversary Dinner and live concert Sunday, February 4, 2024, at the Touhill Performing Arts Center. This year we will be honoring...

Lee Wielansky and Nick Dunlap.

Lee Wielansky hit ’em straight to become Pro-Am Winner at American Express Tournament!

Bill Motchan, Special to the Jewish LightPublished January 24, 2024

Lee Wielansky had an especially good vantage point to watch the American Express Tournament in La Quinta, Calif. last weekend. He was competing in the PGA Tour event. Wielansky, 72, was also the winner...

Sen. Al Franken

J’la Gala triumphs with record-breaking support for JCC scholarships

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content OfficerPublished January 24, 2024

The annual gala, J'la, emerged as a dazzling celebration of community and philanthropy. The festive event not only was thoroughly enjoyed by attendees but also set a new record...

Betty Levy, aka Bubbles the Clown.

At 95, Betty Levy (aka Bubbles the clown) has spent decades refining her shtick

Ellen Futterman, Editor-in-ChiefPublished January 23, 2024

It’s 4:45 p.m. at the Brentmoor and the nightly comedy show is about to begin. It commences after the soup or salad course, which kicks off the dinner meal at 4:30 for residents of this retirement and...

A junior at Ladue Horton Watkins High School, Nelson Vickar is a top goalie prospect and last year was named one of Jewish Telegraph Agency’s 36 Jewish student athletes to watch for the 2023-2024 school year.

Ladue junior slides up ranks of elite amateur hockey players

Bill Motchan, Special to the Jewish LightPublished January 23, 2024

Nelson Vickar always puts on his left sock before his right one. It’s a routine and a superstition that’s common for an elite hockey player like Vickar, who first put on a pair of ice skates when he...

Hamas terrorists allegedly kidnapping Israelis and taking them into Gaza, as seen in pixelated video from social media, Oct. 7, 2023.

Hamas reportedly rejects 2-month ceasefire as talks remain ‘serious’

Ron Kampeas, JTAPublished January 23, 2024

WASHINGTON (JTA) — Hamas reportedly rejected an Israeli offer for a two-month ceasefire in exchange for the release of hostages held in Gaza, even as top U.S. and Qatari officials said talks aimed at...

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