Bill Motchan and Dr. Mijal Bitton
• Published May 12, 2024
The entire St. Louis community is invited to celebrate Israel’s 76th Anniversary on Tuesday, May 14, at the at Chesterfield Amphitheater. The program includes music, games, and food available for purchase...
Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
• Published May 10, 2024
It’s sure to be a special commencement ceremony for St. Louis philanthropists and arts patrons Nancy and Kenneth Kranzberg. This Monday morning, May 13, the couple will don caps and gowns as they receive...
Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
• Published May 10, 2024
In Hebrew there are plenty of phrases that are related to new beginnings, one is:
סוף זה תמיד התחלה של משהו אחר
In English, the phrase translates into 'An ending is always...
Bill Motchan, Special To The Jewish Light
• Published May 9, 2024
The Jewish Federation recognized key members of the Jewish community for their work during “An Evening of Impact!” event on Thursday, May 9.
Donors and volunteers were acknowledged for supporting...
Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
• Published May 8, 2024
The St. Louis Cardinals, mired in a three-game losing streak, needed something special to create a winning spark Tuesday night. So, they called up local civic leader and lifetime educator Carolyn Losos...
By Bill Motchan, Special to the Jewish Light
• Published May 8, 2024
Two resolutions supporting Israel advanced in the Missouri legislature this week. House Continuing Resolution 30 passed in the House of Representatives on May 6 by a vote of 108 to 8. Another 22 house...
Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
• Published May 8, 2024
Honoring a life dedicated to art is the theme of a new exhibition that pays tribute to St. Louis artist James Smith, who died in 2022, at the McCaughen & Burr Fine Arts Gallery in Webster Groves....
Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
• Published May 8, 2024
Dedicated to fostering professional growth and collaboration within St. Louis' Jewish nonprofit sector, JProStL serves as the professional association for staff across 50 organizations affiliated...
Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
• Published May 7, 2024
Jeremy Segel-Moss, 47, owner of Cherokee Street Ceramics a handmade pottery studio is preparing to show off his wares this weekend at the Laumeier's 37th Annual Art Fair. The University City native will...
By Bill Motchan, Special to the Jewish Light
• Published May 7, 2024
Two events commemorating Israeli holidays are coming up this month. Yom Hazikaron -- Israel’s Memorial Day-- will be observed on Sunday, May 12. The Yom Haatzmaut --Israel Independence Day -- celebration...
By Bill Motchan, Special to the Jewish Light
• Published May 7, 2024
Dear Mrs. Feldman, You recommended that everyone always stand up against prejudice, discrimination and stereotypes. What you said connects to everything that I learned at the Holocaust museum. You defined...
Bill Motchan, Special To The Jewish Light
• Published May 6, 2024
Congregation B’nai Amoona members gathered on Sunday, May 5 for the 7th annual Mitzvah Day. During the yearly event, teams of adults and children participate in mitzvah projects that benefit area nonprofit...