CHICAGO — The Kamala Harris campaign said Donald Trump “consistently denigrates American Jews, elevates Neo-Nazis, and traffics in antisemitic tropes,” escalating the war of words between the two presidential campaigns over Jewish voters. “Vice...

The crowd erupted in chants of “Bring them home,” some shed tears, and for the entire time Rachel Goldberg-Polin and Jon Polin spoke at the Democratic National Convention, tens of thousands of attendees stood on their feet and listened. The couple,...

Doug Emhoff told attendees of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago on Tuesday that his non-Jewish wife U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris helps him connect with his Jewish faith. “She comes to synagogue with me for High Holiday services, and...

A year ago, Missouri lawmakers passed legislation banning gender-affirming care for kids. LGBTQIA+ activist Chelsea Freels was one of many young St. Louisans impacted by the legislation. Freels, 18, a recent graduate of Clayton High School and member...

Nine individuals and one married couple will be recognized as the 2024 Jewish Light Unsung Heroes on Wednesday, Nov. 20, at 7 p.m. This year’s 15th annual event will take place at the St. Louis Kaplan Feldman Holocaust Museum.  Unsung Heroes,...

A recent incident at Nipher Middle School in Kirkwood has ignited a community debate over the presence of a Palestinian flag in an eighth-grade social studies classroom. Concerns were initially raised during the school’s curriculum night on Aug. 14,...

Growing up the son of a conservative rabbi in New Jersey, Rabbi Eliezer Finkelstein always saw rabbinical work in his future. Now, he’s joining the Bais Abraham team as the synagogue celebrates its 130th year.  “I come from a rabbinic family,”...

(JTA) — NBA great Shaquille O’Neal recorded a message for Israeli children whose relatives were killed or taken hostage in Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack, telling them “I love you” and speaking in Hebrew. Shaq recorded the video for children at Camp...

Carol Leifer has been making people laugh for a long time as a stand-up comic and writer for shows such as "Saturday Night Live," "Seinfeld" and "Curb Your Enthusiasm." Now, she’s coming to St. Louis for one unforgettable evening. Leifer will be...

Viewership for Hollywood award shows has been on the decline in recent years, with many attributing the drop to factors such as politics, negativity and unfunny hosts. However, the announcement of the hosts for the 2024 Emmys may bring a refreshing change,...

For over a century, Hollywood has been the stuff of dreams, synonymous with glitz and glamour. Yet beneath the surface lies a darker, largely untold history of antisemitism that has subtly but powerfully influenced the film industry. In his documentary...

CHICAGO — Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro said antisemitism played “no role” in Vice President Kamala Harris’ opting against him as a running mate, and blamed Donald Trump for spreading that allegation. Shapiro, who is Jewish, made the remark...