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St. Louis Jewish Light

A nonprofit, independent news source to inform, inspire, educate and connect the St. Louis Jewish community.

St. Louis Jewish Light

A nonprofit, independent news source to inform, inspire, educate and connect the St. Louis Jewish community.

St. Louis Jewish Light

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Les Nackman (center) is flanked by his daughter, Linda Horwitz, and son-in-law Phil Horwitz. Nackman is a longtime supporter of and fundraiser for the Israel Tennis & Education Center.

Meet the St. Louisan who has helped grow Israeli tennis program for all children

By Bill Motchan, Special to the Jewish LightPublished July 24, 2024

Rom Malka, 14, is an Israeli-Arab who lives in Be’er-Sheva, Israel, which was attacked by Hamas on Oct. 7. Since the attack, Rom feels completely safe in one location: the Israel Tennis & Education Center (ITEC). More than 20,000 Israeli children...

Bella Hadid in an ad for the re-released Adidas SL72 sneaker. The company said it would revise the marketing campaign after backlash.

Another Adidas flub: Bella Hadid campaign sparks outrage over Munich Olympics shoe

By Louis Keene, The ForwardPublished July 18, 2024

For a company whose founder was a literal Nazi, you would think Adidas might tread lightly launching a shoe referencing the 1972 Munich Olympics, when 11 members of the Israeli delegation were killed after being taken hostage by a Palestinian terrorist...

Levi Sterling, left, and Ryan Prager were selected 37th and 81st overall, respectively, in the 2024 MLB Draft. (Courtesy of USA Baseball; Getty Images)

Six Jewish baseball players selected in the 2024 MLB Draft

Jacob Gurvis, JTAPublished July 17, 2024

If the only history-making Jewish feat in baseball this week had been a historic grand slam, it would have been enough. But then a half-dozen Jewish ballplayers were picked in the MLB Draft — eclipsing 2023’s group of five. Jewish players still...

Clockwise from left: Nick Itkin, Artem Dolgopyat, Lonah Chemtai Salpeter, Amit Elor, Sagi Muki, Jemima Montag, Claire Weinstein, Daniel Peretz. (Images via Getty; Design by Grace Yagel)

Claire Weinstein, Jessica Fox and 12 other Jewish athletes to watch in the 2024 Paris Olympics

Jacob Gurvis, JTAPublished July 11, 2024

(JTA) — There are veterans like an Australian gold medalist canoe paddler and Israel’s powerhouse judo team. There are newcomers, like the youngest American female wrestler ever and Israel’s soccer team. And there are athletes competing in...

The secret Jewish history of The Tour De France

The secret Jewish history of The Tour De France

By Nathan Abrams, The ForwardPublished July 1, 2024

This story was originally published in the Forward. Click here to get the Forward's free email newsletters delivered to your inbox. To paraphrase comedian Jackie Mason, is there a bigger schmuck in the world than a Jew on a bicycle? He might be right;...

Willie Mays, left, with Jacob Shemano and the Dodgers’ Leo Durocher. Courtesy of Gary Shemano

‘Best friends I ever had’: Willie Mays’ treasured bond with a Jewish family

By Louis KeenePublished June 19, 2024

Willie Mays was in the prime of his career in 1963, but his finances were a mess. The Giants’ star outfielder had plunged into debt amid divorce proceedings, and even with more than half of his career home runs under his belt, was staring down bankruptcy. Then...

Farilyn Hale and Ken Berger.

Love on Ice: Blues fan finds fiancé through mutual love of hockey

Bill Motchan, Special To The Jewish LightPublished June 13, 2024

While the Florida Panthers and Edmonton Oilers battle it out for the Stanley Cup, the St. Louis Blues have spent the playoffs on the sidelines. The team’s absence hasn’t impacted Farilyn Hale’s love of the game. Hale, 71, is a self-admitted...

St. Louis CITY SC signs Jewish Australian midfielder

St. Louis CITY SC signs Jewish Australian midfielder

Bill Motchan, Special to the Jewish LightPublished June 6, 2024

The newest midfielder/defender for St. Louis CITY SC is a Jewish Australian. Jake Girdwood-Reich recently signed with the team through 2027, with a club option for 2028. Girdwood-Reich must first obtain international clearance and a P-1 visa, a non-immigrant...

Cardinals call up rookie Carolyn Losos, who then retires after one pitch

Cardinals call up rookie Carolyn Losos, who then retires after one pitch

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content OfficerPublished 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 to take the mound. The hope was Losos, who has been...

May 6, 2024; New York, New York, USA; New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) brings the ball up court against the Indiana Pacers during the first quarter of game one of the second round of the 2024 NBA playoffs at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

Why the New York Knicks have won the hearts of Jews and basketball lovers everywhere

By Mark Kornfeld, The ForwardPublished May 8, 2024

This story was originally published in the Forward. Click here to get the Forward's free email newsletters delivered to your inbox. “There’s a strong correlation between Judaism and Knicks basketball,” Josh Safdie, co-director of Uncut Gems once...

The Foundation to Combat Antisemitisms latest ad features images from pro-Palestinian protests. (Screenshot from YouTube)

Robert Kraft’s foundation to air ad slamming antisemitism at campus protests

Jacob Gurvis, JTAPublished May 7, 2024

(JTA) — An ad decrying antisemitism amid the recent wave of campus pro-Palestinian encampments will air during NBA playoff games this week, the latest effort by a national Jewish organization to spotlight threats against Jews at the protests. The...

Last Call: Register now for the ultimate Senior Olympics showdown in St. Louis

Last Call: Register now for the ultimate Senior Olympics showdown in St. Louis

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content OfficerPublished April 24, 2024

Athletes have until May 8 to register for the 44th Annual St. Louis Senior Olympics, set for Memorial Day Weekend.  This year's competition boasts over 90 individual and team events, including some new events to go along with beloved favorites. Contrary...

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