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...
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...
BILL MOTCHAN, SPECIAL TO THE JEWISH LIGHT
• Published 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...
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...
By Barbara Wallace Grossman, Special To The Jewish Light
• Published 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...