The Jewish Community Relations Council of St. Louis (JCRC) has announced that David Cohen will be its next executive director, following a national search. Cohen, a veteran community relations professional...
Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
• Published March 5, 2025
Susan Polgar returned to St. Louis on Thursday, March 13, and while it’s been years since she called the city home, it was clear that her legacy here is still strong.
Speaking...
Bill Motchan, Special To The Jewish Light
• Published March 5, 2025
Bill Livingston was ready for the iftar.
Livingston, who is Jewish, was a participant in a traditional Ramadan fast-breaking dinner on Tuesday, March 5, at Congregation Shaare Emeth where he is a member....
Legendary British comedian and actor John Cleese, 85, is set to return to Israel for three performances this June in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem.
Famous as a member of Monty Python and for his roles in “Fawlty...
Cate Marquis, Special to the Jewish Light
• Published March 4, 2025
March brings spring, and the 30th annual St. Louis Jewish Film Festival, starting March 30, with a blooming field of films, including outstanding comedies, documentaries, dramas, historical thrillers and...
Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
• Published March 4, 2025
What’s Jewish about "The Princess Bride?" At first glance, the answer might seem "inconceivable"—but as you dig deeper, it’s a delightful rabbit hole of connections. Starting with Billy Crystal's...
Patricia Corrigan, Special To The Jewish Light
• Published March 4, 2025
Museum exhibits, theater (musicals galore and dramas, too), rock concerts, lectures, flower shows, a blues festival, art shows (indoors and out), dance concerts, live jazz, kids’ programs (Disney on...
Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Office
• Published March 4, 2025
If you’ve been eagerly waiting for "Kugel," the highly anticipated spinoff of "Shtisel," you’re not alone. The St. Louis Jewish Film Festival had planned an exclusive screening on March 9, but organizers...
By Jacob Kornbluh, The Forward
• Published March 3, 2025
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Brad Lander, one of two Jewish candidates in New York City’s crowded...
Bill Motchan, Special To The Jewish Light
• Published March 3, 2025
The new HBO Max medical drama “The Pitt” has generated critical acclaim from TV critics and medical professionals for its realism and accuracy. Each week’s episode depicts one hour in the shift of...
Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
• Published March 3, 2025
For many Jewish families, a tallit isn’t just a garment—it’s a link to tradition, faith, and family history. Whether passed down from a beloved grandparent or gifted at a bar mitzvah, these prayer...
Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
• Published March 3, 2025
Throughout history, Jewish women have embodied chutzpah—boldness, resilience, and the audacity to break barriers. From politics to science to the arts, their stories have shaped communities and changed...