A powerful night of resilience, reflection, and healing is coming to St. Louis. On April 28, just two days before Israel’s official day of remembrance, the local community will hear directly from Deborah Ben-Aderet, a survivor of the Oct. 7 Hamas attacks....

(JTA) — Jewish fans of HBO’s “The Pitt” heard a familiar verse in the hit medical drama’s latest episode when the show’s main character, Dr. Michael Robinavitch, consoled himself by reciting the Shema. A scene at the beginning of the 14th...

Since joining the Jewish Light I’ve reflected on my own Jewish experience growing up and part of that was the Yiddish my grandparents would use, particularly my maternal grandparents whom I affectionately named Mama (bubbe) and Baba. Both would use...

Annie Klein will step into the spotlight as a bat mitzvah at Congregation B’nai Amoona on June 28. That evening, friends and family from around the world will gather at the Shack in Chesterfield for a disco-themed celebration. Why disco? Annie’s not...

Temple Emanuel is getting ready to welcome a new face to its leadership team. Rabbi Rocki Schy-Brunson, a soon-to-be graduate of Hebrew Union College–Jewish Institute of Religion (HUC-JIR), will step into the role of assistant rabbi and director of...

Thirty years ago, in a town most Americans had never heard of, one of the worst atrocities since the Holocaust unfolded. On April 6, the St. Louis Kaplan Feldman Holocaust Museum will help make sure the world doesn’t forget. The Museum will host its...

The Ukraine war is now in its third year. But while headlines about the conflict — and about Jewish communities caught in the middle — have become fewer and farther between, the need hasn’t disappeared. The American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee...

It’s become a bit of a Passover tradition — just when you’re knee-deep in cleaning and planning for seder, the Jewish a cappella group Six13 drops a new parody video to lighten the mood. This year is no different. On Thursday, the group released...

The Jewish Federation of St. Louis celebrated its annual evening of impact on Wednesday, April 2, at the St. Louis Kaplan Feldman Holocaust Museum with more than 100 people in attendance. Federation reported 2024 community investments of $8.7 million,...

The demand for affordable housing for older adults is constantly growing. The St. Louis Jewish community long ago recognized that need and has provided a variety of options. They include Covenant Place, which had a multi-purpose celebration on Wednesday...

Legal Services of Eastern Missouri recently honored the legacy of the late Honorable Richard B. Teitelman with a special dedication ceremony. The 15th-floor conference room at Peabody Plaza was renamed in recognition of his lifelong commitment to justice...

In less than a week, “The Passover Project: A Musical Seder” is back—bigger, better and more soulful than ever. This one-of-a-kind celebration is happening Tuesday, April 8, at 7:30 p.m. (doors open at 6 p.m.) at City Winery St. Louis at the Foundry...