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St. Louis Jewish Light

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Thousands of people attend the March for Israel on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. on November 14, 2023.

5 major Jewish groups team up to advocate for Israel and push for ‘accurate’ coverage of Israel-Hamas war

Ron Kampeas, JTAPublished December 5, 2023

WASHINGTON (JTA) — Five major Jewish organizations have teamed up to maintain American support for Israel and fill what they say is a gap in coverage of the Israel-Hamas war. “The 10/7 Project,”...

LollapaJEWza returns on Dec. 24

LollapaJEWza returns on Dec. 24

Published December 5, 2023

Join YPD for our 14th Annual LollapaJEWza, the biggest gathering of Jewish young adults in their 20’s and 30’s in St. Louis! Enjoy live DJ, photo booth, games, and light kosher appetizers and desserts...

Protesters gathered outside the UN against sexual violence Oct. 7. Photo by Camillo Barone

Loud calls to recognize Oct. 7 victims of rape by Hamas

By Camillo BaronePublished December 5, 2023

This story was originally published in the Forward. Click here to get the Forward's free email newsletters delivered to your inbox. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand and tech executive Sheryl Sandberg addressed...

Divine Hanukkah desserts to sweeten the Festival of Lights

Divine Hanukkah desserts to sweeten the Festival of Lights

Ellen Futterman, Editor-In-ChiefPublished December 5, 2023

Hanukkah is looming. Do you have time to make latkes? What would be a special dessert treat for the kids? Anyone have a recipe for sufganiyot? Or, you can take the easier way out and let someone else...

Every scrumpdillyicious latke recipe from our archive on one page!

Every scrumpdillyicious latke recipe from our archive on one page!

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content OfficerPublished December 5, 2023

Each Jewish holiday comes with its own set of cherished foods meant for sharing with family. Rosh Hashanah brings apples dipped in honey, Passover has matzah ball soup and Hanukkah features the crispy...

Meet the women of the Israel Bonds Division from back in 1981

Meet the women of the Israel Bonds Division from back in 1981

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content OfficerPublished December 5, 2023

The fact the Jewish Light was there in 1964 should not surprise anyone. We have been there and we are here now, but we need your support to ensure that we are here in the future. For...

West County woman on quest to find vintage Hanukkah kitsch

West County woman on quest to find vintage Hanukkah kitsch

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content OfficerPublished December 5, 2023

Brooke Pratt is a devoted mid-century modern enthusiast who frequently explores local antique stores for unique 1950s and 60s treasures. "About seven years ago I was in a Creve Coeur antique mall,...

Biden administration restricts entry to extremists over settler violence concerns in Israel

Biden administration restricts entry to extremists over settler violence concerns in Israel

Ron Kampeas, JTAPublished December 5, 2023

WASHINGTON (JTA) — The Biden administration announced that it would ban people who have “been involved in undermining peace, security, or stability in the West Bank” from entering the United States...

Six13 unveils epic 14 song Taylor Swift Hanukkah parody video with St. Louis connections

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content OfficerPublished December 5, 2023

Just in time for the first night of Hanukkah, Jewish a cappella group Six13 dropped their latest and perhaps most expansive work to date, a new Hanukkah parody featuring 13 Taylor Swift tunes and a reprise...

Shin Bet head: ‘We’ll kill Hamas leaders in Qatar, Turkey’

Shin Bet head: ‘We’ll kill Hamas leaders in Qatar, Turkey’

JNSPublished December 4, 2023

The head of the Israel Security Agency (Shin Bet) said on Sunday that Israel will eliminate the leaders of Hamas in Qatar and Turkey. “The Cabinet set us a goal. In the words of the street, it is to...

Why the No. 1 song in Israel is a hawkish war cry

Why the No. 1 song in Israel is a hawkish war cry

By Tani LevittPublished December 4, 2023

This story was originally published in the Forward. Click here to get the Forward's free email newsletters delivered to your inbox. In a country whose musicians are known for poignant reflections on conflict,...

Did you belong to Shaare Zedek in 1964? Are you in this picture? Do you know these kids?

Did you belong to Shaare Zedek in 1964? Are you in this picture? Do you know these kids?

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content OfficerPublished December 4, 2023

The fact the Jewish Light was there in 1964 should not surprise anyone. We have been there and we are here now, but we need your support to ensure that we are here in the future. For...

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