(JTA) — This is a developing story and will be updated. Israel announced that it has conducted a military strike on Iran and has warned Israelis to prepare for a potential counterattack. “Following the State of Israel’s preemptive strike...

What does it take for a synagogue to last 131 years—and still feel like a place people want to walk into? At Bais Abraham Congregation, it’s not about flashy programming or slick branding. It’s something simpler: staying rooted in tradition while...

Editor’s note: Brian Wilson, co-founder of the Beach Boys and the creative force behind the landmark album “Pet Sounds,” passed away today at age 82. In tribute, we’re revisiting the story of Tony Asher—the little-known Jewish lyricist whose...

(JTA) — No one voted against a resolution condemning the rise of hate crimes against Jews when it came to the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives on Monday evening. But two congresswomen declined to vote yes. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, a Georgia...

Patty Bloom, a longtime community leader and passionate advocate for Jewish life in St. Louis, has been appointed to the National Women’s Philanthropy (NWP) Board of Jewish Federations of North America. She joins an esteemed group of 200 women across...

Something fresh is coming to The Jewish Community Center—and we’re not just talking about the bagels. This new brunch-and-book series pairs a schmear of Jewish flavor with a side of local storytelling. "Books and Bagels," a new daytime “Brunch...

Central Reform Congregation has named Terri Grossman as its next executive director. A passionate and collaborative leader with a long record of accomplishment in the St. Louis Jewish community, Grossman will step into the role on July 14, succeeding...

Mazel tov! Five cheetah cubs were born last month at the St. Louis Zoo. That’s exciting news in its own right—and, honestly, a great excuse to share baby cheetah photos. But here at The Jewish Light, we couldn’t help but ask: Is there a Jewish angle?...

The Israel Defense Forces’ new Hasmonean Brigade made history on Sunday by becoming the first ultra-Orthodox unit to enter the Gaza Strip, according to Channel 12 reporter Amit Segal. The unit joins the fight against Hamas amid a fierce debate over...

After nearly a decade of dormancy, Israel Bonds programming is making a comeback in St. Louis—this time with a new dinner event, a new generation of leadership and a renewed sense of purpose. But what exactly are Israel Bonds, and why is the Jewish...

In the wake of two violent attacks on Jewish community events in recent weeks, the FBI and Department of Homeland Security have issued a public service announcement warning of an “elevated threat” to Jews and Israeli communities. In their announcement...

This story was originally published in the Forward. Click here to get the Forward’s free email newsletters delivered to your inbox. WHITE OAK, PENNSYLVANIA — Nik Jakobs, a Jewish cowboy with a finance degree and four daughters, isn’t your...