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St. Louis Jewish Light

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Rabbi Simon Jacobson is a pioneering speaker, educator and mentor to thousands. He is the Dean and Founder of The Meaningful Life Center.

In a divided world, can Jewish wisdom unite us? Discover a powerful perspective this Sunday

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content OfficerPublished September 18, 2024

As the one-year anniversary of the Oct. 7 Hamas attack on Israel approaches, the world continues to grapple with uncertainty and faces escalating global upheavals alongside deepening political divides, making the need for stability increasingly critical....

Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee Sen. Dick Durbin, an Illinois Democrat, speaks during a hearing at the U.S. Capitol, July 11, 2024. (Bonnie Cash/Getty Images)

In contentious Senate hearing, divisions over how to fight antisemitism come to the fore

Ron Kampeas, JTAPublished September 18, 2024

WASHINGTON — Should the U.S. government address antisemitism on its own, or as part of the broader fight against prejudice? That’s the question that occupied — and divided — Republican and Democratic senators on Tuesday at an emotional hearing...

Republican presidential candidate, former U.S. President Donald Trump holds a fighting anti-semitism event with Miriam Adelson at the Trump National Golf Club Bedminster, in Bedminster, New Jersey,  Aug. 15, 2024. (Adam Gray/Getty Images)

Donald Trump targets Kamala Harris in new initiative against antisemitism

Ron Kampeas, JTAPublished September 17, 2024

WASHINGTON — Donald Trump is again planning to highlight the threat of antisemitism and accuse Kamala Harris of enabling it — the latest spotlighting of a Jewish issue in a presidential election that has seen a heavy focus on American Jews. On...

Lebanese army soldiers secure the area for an ambulance to enter the premises of the American University hospital. Eight people have been killed and some 2,750 injured in suspected coordinated explosions of hand-held telecommunications devices across Lebanon, Health Minister Firas Abiad said during a press conference in Beirut, Sept. 17. 2024. (Marwan Naamani/picture alliance via Getty Images)

At least 8 killed and thousands wounded as Hezbollah pagers explode across Lebanon

Published September 17, 2024

Wireless devices carried by Hezbollah operatives and their associates exploded en masse Tuesday, killing at least eight and wounding more than 2,700 people in Lebanon and Syria, a mass targeted attack on the terror group as tensions on Israel’s Lebanese...

Rabbi Mark and Carol Shook, shown with Ranken Jordan patient Colson Bourbon, will receive the Mary Ranken Jordan Service to Children Award at the hospital’s upcoming gala on Sept. 21 at The Ritz Carlton in St. Louis.

Rabbi Mark Shook recognized for nearly 30 years of service

Published September 17, 2024

Ranken Jordan Pediatric Bridge Hospital has announced Rabbi Mark Shook, and his wife, Carol, will be the honorees for this year’s Mary Ranken Jordan Service to Children Award. Given annually, the Mary Ranken Jordan Service to Children Award honors...

Marcee Silverstein and Geri Friedman, Couturier Chairs in 1980.

VIP Shopping Secrets: How to own the 60th annual Couturier sale Like a pro!

Ellen Futterman, Editor-in-ChiefPublished September 16, 2024

As if devotees of this fashion extravaganza needed another reason to get excited, this year marks the 60th anniversary of the annual Couturier sale at the Resale Shop, a key initiative of the National Council of Jewish Women St. Louis. In honor of this...

How to become the ultimate old fart with the 'The Old Jewish Men’s Guide to Eating, Sleeping & Futzing Around.

How to become the ultimate old fart with the ‘The Old Jewish Men’s Guide to Eating, Sleeping & Futzing Around.

By PJ GrisarPublished September 16, 2024

This story was originally published in the Forward. Click here to get the Forward's free email newsletters delivered to your inbox. As far back as he can remember, Noah Rinsky dreamed of becoming an Old Jewish Man — but it wasn’t always a good dream. Growing...

St. Louisan Marc Lapp (below) collects vintage Judaica. His collection includes carved wooden lion (from the mid-1900s) and the silver Torah finials

What you need to know before buying Judaica at auction—including a rare Einstein letter up for bid

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content OfficerPublished September 16, 2024

For collectors interested in Judaica, buying at auction can be both exciting and risky. St. Louis collector Marc Lapp, who has spent years in the world of Judaica auctions, offers essential advice for those looking to invest in these rare and historic...

The crew of the Polaris Dawn mission: Jared Isaacman, Anna Menon, Scott Poteet and Sarah Gillis, arrive at Kennedy Space Center, FL Monday, August 19, 2024.They are scheduled to lift off Monday, Aug 26, on a privately funded mission.

Jewish billionaire makes spacewalking history

Miri Weissman, (Israel Hayom via JNS)Published September 15, 2024

U.S. tech entrepreneur Jared Isaacman on Thursday become the first civilian to conduct a private spacewalk, venturing outside SpaceX’s Crew Dragon capsule after traveling farther from Earth than any human in more than 50 years. A little preview...

The bumper of Tony Zinman’s car is a billboard for who he is and what he cares about Courtesy of Tony Zinman

Finding the line between antisemitism and anti-Zionism — on a bumper sticker

By Jodi Rudoren, The ForwardPublished September 15, 2024

This story was originally published in the Forward. Click here to get the Forward's free email newsletters delivered to your inbox. The blurry line between anti-Zionism and antisemitism is particularly hard to see when someone is shouting at you, defacing...

A night for Israel at Abundant Life Church, Lee's Summit, Missouri. (courtesy)

One Night Only: Uri Goldflam gives his insider’s view on Israel conflict in St. Louis

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content OfficerPublished September 15, 2024

Israel expert and seasoned travel guide Uri Goldflam will share his unique insights on geography, history, and the ancient religions with the St. Louis Jewish community on Thursday, Sept. 19 at the Jewish Federation of St. Louis building. The event promises...

Political activist Laura Loomer stands across from the Women's March 2019 in New York City on January 19, 2019. (John Lamparski/Getty Images)

Who is Laura Loomer, the Jewish provacateur back in Donald Trump’s inner circle

Ron Kampeas, JTAPublished September 13, 2024

Donald Trump is facing a wave of backlash for spending time with Laura Loomer, a Jewish far-right provocateur who was once banned from several social media platforms for hate speech. What makes this backlash different is that it’s coming from another...

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