Larry Gast, Jewish Federation of St. Louis
• Published March 14, 2024
In one of the most challenging years our community has ever faced, the Jewish Federation of St. Louis is thrilled to celebrate the collective achievement of our community in the 2023 Annual Campaign. Guided...
(JTA) – In a landmark speech, New York Sen. Chuck Schumer said Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has “lost his way,” urged new elections in Israel, called for a two-state solution and said...
Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
• Published March 13, 2024
For over two decades, the film “Elf” has warmed the hearts of countless viewers, becoming a cherished Christmas tradition. Yet, on the Jewish calendar, while Passover boasts cinematic gems like "The...
Bill Motchan, Special To The Jewish Light
• Published March 13, 2024
It’s well past midnight and Becky Gerson’s cell phone dings with a text message from an anxious new mother-to-be. Gerson, a birth coach and doula, jumps out of bed, grabs her “go bag” and hits...
Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
• Published March 13, 2024
The date was August 12, 2022. I was in line at Protzel's Deli when the mother of an old friend came up behind me and said, “Jordy, why do you publish a 'Jewish Joke of the Week' in the Morning Light?”...
The American Friends of Yeshivot Bnei Akiva (AFYBA) is bringing renowned Rabbi Shlomo Kimche, the Senior Rabbi and Vice Chairman of Yeshivot Bnei Akiva to St. Louis for four days, as part of the Sinai...
Tickets are now on sale for “The Passover Project: A Musical Seder,” at the City Winery on Thursday, April 18 at 7:30 p.m.
Rooted in a few examples from other creative communities around the country,...
Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
• Published March 12, 2024
Congregation B’nai Amoona is set to welcome a new assistant rabbi. Rabbi Jared Skoff will join the congregation this summer along with his wife Karen and daughter Ana. He is the grandson of Rabbi Benson...
Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
• Published March 12, 2024
This year, Congregation Temple Israel got an early start on Purim, which begins at sunset on Saturday, March 23 and continues through the evening of Sunday, March 24.
On Sunday, March 10, students from...
Bill Motchan, Special To The Jewish Light
• Published March 12, 2024
Soulard Mardi Gras, now the second-largest carnival celebration in the U.S., began in 1980 when five friends threw a house party. The University City Purim re-enactment shares several similarities. Participants...
The Hamsa Wellness Community, in partnership with the Cancer Support Community of Greater St. Louis and St. Louis Ovarian Cancer Awareness, are hosting an event in the hopes of positively influencing the...
At their March 10 annual luncheon, the Men’s Club of Congregation B’nai Amoona will honor their Man of the Year and Youth of the Year. All honorees have demonstrated a commitment to Jewish values and...
