WASHINGTON — There are 34 Jewish members in the incoming Congress, with a 35th likely to join in April. Should that candidate, Florida State Sen. Randy Fine, win his special election in Florida, that would mean no change in numbers overall between...

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden signed into law a bill that could bring the country’s premiere Jewish history museum under the Smithsonian umbrella,  a measure that may help ensure the survival of an institution that faced bankruptcy just a few...

The ZBT House was a 75-year-old Washington University institution. The building was demolished last July, but the space it sat on is still serving Jewish students. Chabad on Campus is now using the lot for its events. That has been a blessing for the...

Danny Cohn will serve as the new Chief Executive Officer of Jewish Federation of St. Louis, Board Chair Bob Newmark announced on Wednesday, Dec. 11. Cohn brings over two decades of experience in strategic leadership, marketing, operations and community...

In a world increasingly plagued by division, the Anti-Defamation League’s Glass Leadership Institute (GLI) is quietly transforming young professionals into powerful agents of change. With a tailored seven-week program in the Heartland region, this initiative...

The St. Louis Jewish Book Festival kicks off the new year with an important "Bookend" event featuring award-winning journalist and author Brian Joseph. On Jan. 16 at 7 p.m., Joseph will discuss his book "Vegas Concierge: Sex Trafficking, Hip Hop, and...

Jewish pitcher Max Fried has reportedly signed an eight-year, $218 million contract with the New York Yankees, the largest contract ever for a Jewish player as well as for a left-handed pitcher. Fried, who turns 31 in January, entered the MLB offseason...

Nearly a dozen Jewish college students from Saint Louis University received an early Hanukkah gift in the form of a chance to meet Josh Schertz, head coach of the Billikens men's basketball team. Coach Schertz joined the students for a spirited pre-Hanukkah...

This story is being published in partnership with the Missouri Historical Society. In March 1945, Walter Winchell, popular US gossip journalist, warned the public about the potential danger of German prisoners of war being held in a camp near the Weldon...

When I was growing up in Memphis, a family pastime in December was driving around the city looking at houses known for their dazzling Christmas displays.  Although mom and dad would never have considered having a Christmas tree, wreath or any other yuletide...

If you’re after some fun Hanukkah activities during this holiday season, steer yourself and your family in the direction of the Jewish Community Center. The folks at the J have assembled a full line-up of family-friendly fun to help usher in the Festival...

For decades, women in St. Louis ages 60 and above have celebrated the joy of competing in the Ms. Missouri Senior America Pageant, a showcase of talent, grace and life’s rich experiences. The pageant, now seeking contestants for its 2025 edition...