Sam Fox, a self-made businessman who became a prominent civic leader in his hometown of St. Louis and U.S. Ambassador to the Kingdom of Belgium, died in St. Louis on Monday, Dec. 2, surrounded by his family. ...

A few weeks ago, I sat the adult children down and told them, in no uncertain terms, I planned to cut back on gift giving this holiday season. Let’s put the money toward a week-long family summer vacation....

Linda Sandmel began volunteering at age 13 as a candy striper. For nearly 70 years since then, her passion for helping others has not wavered. Through raising three children, surviving non-Hodgkin’s...

When a St. Louis-based white supremacist group waves Nazi flags over local highways or marches through downtown Columbus chanting hate, the ripple effects are felt close to home. Antisemitism isn’t a...

“There is nothing I’d rather be doing with my life right now, more than serving the country of Israel,” said Myles Rosenblum, his voice steady with conviction, with just a hint of anger. “To my...

Barb Kramer’s oven has seen a lot of lasagna. She’s baked about 250 trays over the past few years in her volunteer role as a lasagna chef for Lasagna Love, a homemade-meal delivery organization. That’s...

Cholent is far more than just a dish; it’s a centuries-old testament to Jewish resilience, creativity, and tradition. As Joanna O’Leary notes in her article, “The Brief History of Cholent”...

For over 75 years, the St. Louis Jewish Light has amplified local Jewish voices, telling the stories that matter most to our community. But our mission goes beyond just reporting the news - we spark conversations,...

For Jewish St. Louisans, uncovering the stories and histories of their families have become more than just a personal journey—it’s a community effort. Genealogy, the study of family lineage and history,...

The Torah (Five Books of Moses) are sacred texts for major Western monotheistic faiths. But who wrote the Torah? (Hint: Not Moses.) Join Judaic educator Richard Gavatin for a thought-provoking...

More than 2,000 runners and walkers -- and several dozen dogs-- participated in the Olivette Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving morning, Nov. 28. The event, now in its 11th year, follows a 5K course that begins...