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St. Louis native takes financial helm in Florida’s horticulture

Published January 10, 2024

Former St. Louisan David Zafft is the new chief financial officer at Organics Holdings Management, LLC, a leading horticultural supply company specializing in premium quality potting media and soil amendments...

Leadership, dedication lead Corey Waldman to new position

Published January 10, 2024

Corey Waldman was promoted to vice president of business development at Essex Industries. According to the company, the promotion is a testament to Waldman’s leadership skills, dedication to his customers,...

Zoe Wolkowitz Brannon joins prestigious law firm

Published January 10, 2024

Zoe Wolkowitz Brannon joined Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP as an associate attorney in the business and commercial disputes practice group. Her practice primarily focuses on general and complex commercial...

St. Louis event will spotlight ‘Women Defending Israel’

Bill Motchan, Special to the Jewish Light • Published January 10, 2024

From its inception in 1948, women have served in the Israel Defense Forces. Since the Oct. 7 Hamas attack, the IDF has reported a significant increase in women requesting combat positions. The role of...

Candidate who adopted antisemitic conspiracy theories announces run for Missouri governor

By Louis Keene, The Forward • Published January 9, 2024

This story was originally published in the Forward. Click here to get the Forward's free email newsletters delivered to your inbox. A Missouri state representative who was expelled from the Democratic...

Sports, Judaism and inspiration converge for local teens at Pan American Maccabi games

Ellen Futterman, Editor-in-Chief • Published January 9, 2024

As the war following Hamas’ Oct. 7 attacks on Israel continues in Gaza, now nearing 100 days, it felt good — like a much-needed respite — to talk about Jewish pride and competition with three young...

Fauda star Idan Amedi severely wounded in Gaza battle

By Yulia Karra, Israel21c • Published January 9, 2024

Idan Amedi, star of the hit Israeli TV show “Fauda,” was severely wounded on Monday during fighting in the Gaza Strip where he was deployed as an Israel Defense Forces reservist. According to reports...

Brett Goldstein adds third show in St. Louis

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer • Published January 9, 2024

Comedian Brett Goldstein has added another show to his "The Second Best Night of Your Life" tour at the Fabulous Fox Theatre in St. Louis. The new show will take place on Saturday, May 18, at 4:00 p.m....

9 Israeli soldiers killed in Gaza as IDF announces less intensive phase and Lebanon border simmers

Philissa Cramer, JTA • Published January 9, 2024

(JTA) — Nine Israeli soldiers were killed, including six in one incident, during fighting in Gaza on Monday as Israel announced a new phase that officials said would be more targeted than the campaign...

For an Israeli Chicago Bulls’ fan slain on Oct. 7, a final gift from that team’s star forward

Jon Kalish, The Forward • Published January 8, 2024

This story was originally published in the Forward. Click here to get the Forward's free email newsletters delivered to your inbox. Chicago Bulls’ forward DeMar DeRozan honored the memory of an Israeli...

Cardinals hire Chaim Bloom, formerly seen as Jewish baseball wunderkind

Jacob Gurvis, JTA • Published January 8, 2024

The St. Louis Cardinals have hired Chaim Bloom as Advisor to the President of Baseball Operations. The team made the announcement Monday afternoon on X. Bloom most recently served as Chief Baseball Officer...

Since Oct. 7, need for grief groups is growing. One is starting here in St. Louis

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer • Published January 8, 2024

For decades, Jewish organizations have offered counseling to help their communities cope with grief, traditionally focusing on the loss of loved ones. However, since Oct. 7, many in the Jewish world...