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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...

Chabad on Campus expands team to serve growing community of graduate students

Chabad on Campus expands team to serve growing community of graduate students

Published January 23, 2024

In a significant development Jewish graduate students in the region, Chabad on Campus is thrilled to welcome Rabbi Yankel and Chana Oster as the newest additions to their team. Their arrival coincides...

Brothers Lazaroff

Brothers Lazaroff concert series moves to new venue

BILL MOTCHAN, SPECIAL TO THE JEWISH LIGHTPublished January 22, 2024

The Brothers Lazaroff band’s January performances on Tuesday nights to support Joe’s Café are moving to The Dark Room, 3610 Grandel Square, in the Grand Center Arts District. Local Jewish musicians...

IDF soldiers conduct operations against Hamas terrorists in the Gaza Strip, Jan. 21, 2024. Credit: IDF.

Israel rejects Hamas’s terms of surrender

JNSPublished January 21, 2024

The State of Israel will retain full security control over the entire territory west of the Jordan River after it achieves its objectives of demilitarizing the Gaza Strip and returning the hostages held...

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Photo of Fanny Brice as Baby Snooks from the radio program of the same name. (Public Domain)

The story of Fanny Brice, the original Jewish ‘Funny Girl’

By Barbara Wallace Grossman, Special To The Jewish LightPublished January 21, 2024

(This story originally appeared on JWA.org)  One of America’s great clowns, Fanny Brice built her career on a Yiddish accent and a flair for zany parody. In an era when ethnic comedy was the...

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