Bill Motchan, Special to the Jewish Light
• Published 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...
CATE MARQUIS, SPECIAL TO THE JEWISH LIGHT
• Published 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...
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...
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...
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...
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 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...
Bill Motchan, Special to the Jewish Light
• Published 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...
Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
• Published 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...
Ellen Futterman, Editor-in-Chief
• Published 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...
Bill Motchan, Special to the Jewish Light
• Published 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...
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...