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St. Louis Jewish Light

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St. Louis Jewish Light

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U.S. Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff (right) speaks at an American Jewish Committee event in Washington on Feb. 25, 2025. Credit: AJC/Aryeh Photo

Removing Hamas from power ‘red line’ for Trump, Middle East envoy says

Andrew Bernard, (JNS)Published February 26, 2025

Steve Witkoff, the U.S. special envoy to the Middle East, said on Tuesday that removing Hamas from power in Gaza was a “red line” for the Trump administration as Israel and Hamas prepare for the next round of ceasefire negotiations. Speaking at the...

President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu lounge by a pool in Gaza in a new A.I. video shared by the president. (Screenshot)

President Trump posts AI video showing ‘Trump Gaza’ as a beachside paradise

Philissa Cramer, JTAPublished February 26, 2025

Is Donald Trump backing away from his vision to transform Gaza into a beachside resort? Not according to a video the president posted late Tuesday to his Truth Social account that imagines the Palestinian enclave as “Trump Gaza.” The AI-generated...

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, a New York Democrat, meets with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem, Feb. 23, 2021. (Amos Ben-Gershom/Israel Government Press Office)

Just 33% of Democrats have a favorable view of Israel, Gallup poll finds

Ben Sales, JTAPublished February 26, 2025

Just a third of Democrats have a favorable view of Israel, a steep decline from just a few years ago, according to a Gallup poll. That’s in contrast to 83% of Republicans who view Israel favorably — a partisan gap of 50 points. Responding to the...

$3,000 reward offered for stolen mausoleum doors

$3,000 reward offered for stolen mausoleum doors

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content OfficerPublished February 25, 2025

Six massive bronze mausoleum doors, each weighing between 200 and 500 pounds, have disappeared from three family mausoleums in New Mt. Sinai Cemetery on Gravois Road in Affton. The theft, discovered on Feb. 11, has left the cemetery, a historic resting...

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Where St. Louisans go to find homemade hamantaschen

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content OfficerPublished February 25, 2025

As Purim approaches, anticipation builds for the vibrant festivities and delicious treats that mark the holiday. Among the most beloved symbols of this joyous occasion is the hamantaschen—a triangular pastry filled with sweet fillings that represents...

Nani Noam Vazana

Ladino: The lost Jewish language that still sings in St. Louis

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content OfficerPublished February 25, 2025

For many in the St. Louis Jewish community, the term Ladino might be unfamiliar—but it shouldn’t be. This centuries-old language, a blend of medieval Spanish, Hebrew and other influences from across the Mediterranean, once thrived among Sephardic...

A not very clear image of a story that appeared on page 4 of the Mar 10, 1982 issue of the Jewish Light.

How a new bingo game unearthed a forgotten chapter of St. Louis Jewish history

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content OfficerPublished February 25, 2025

When Jewish Light published a short blurb last week about David Halpern’s new Monday morning bingo at the American Legion Post 397, it seemed like a simple community event—a bit of fun, some friendly competition and a way to raise money for a good...

Myra Sherman, Jamie Danieli and Barry Sherman.

Albarré Jewelry’s legacy of generosity keeps giving back in big ways

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content OfficerPublished February 25, 2025

For nearly 50 years, Albarré Jewelry has been more than a trusted jeweler in St. Louis—it has been a cornerstone of generosity and community connection. Founded in 1976 Barry Sherman, Albarré has built relationships that extend...

Israel follows US as it votes with Russia for first time at UN amid war with Ukraine

Mike Wagenheim, JNSPublished February 24, 2025

Israel found itself aligned with unfamiliar company in a vote on a United Nations General Assembly resolution marking the third anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The General Assembly adopted a European Union-backed resolution, which calls...

From Paul Newman to Timothée Chalamet: The evolution of the Jewish heartthrob in pop culture

From Paul Newman to Timothée Chalamet: The evolution of the Jewish heartthrob in pop culture

By Rachel Rosenfield, Moment MagazinePublished February 24, 2025

This story was originally published on Moment.com. Sign up for the Moment Minute.  Jewish men are having a major Hollywood moment, with stars like Timothée Chalamet, Adam Brody, and even Oscar-winner Adrien Brody redefining the Jewish heartthrob....

Delegates at work at the United Nations General Assembly in New York. (UN Photo/Manuel Elias)

U.S., Israel vote against U.N. resolution condemning Russian invasion of Ukraine

Ben Sales, JTAPublished February 24, 2025

Israel and the United States were among a slim minority of countries that voted against a United Nations resolution condemning Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Also voting “no” were Russia, Belarus, North Korea, Hungary and around a dozen other...

Camryn Manheim (Credit: Cathryn Farnsworth) and Milo Manheim (Credit Jim Wright)

Camryn and Milo Manheim explore their Jewish ancestry in TV debut of “Generations”

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content OfficerPublished February 24, 2025

For Jewish families, tracing their roots isn’t just a hobby—it’s a way of reconnecting with history, reclaiming lost stories and understanding where they come from. Now, a new television series is taking that journey to...

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