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The kosher hot dog stand is back at Busch — but it never really left. Now it’s called Stuie’s.

The kosher hot dog stand is back at Busch — but it never really left. Now it’s called Stuie’s.

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content OfficerPublished March 26, 2025

Editor's note. The owner of the last kosher deli opened in St. Louis requested we remove all references to that deli being associated with this new kosher hot dog stand.  When St. Louis' last kosher Deli closed last summer, it didn’t take long before...

Confronting the Lindbergh legacy in St. Louis

Confronting the Lindbergh legacy in St. Louis

SHULA NEUMAN, Special To The Jewish LightPublished March 26, 2025

On Dec. 13, 1930, about 2,000 people representing the elite of St. Louis society gathered at the Bridle Spur Hunt Club in Huntleigh Village to celebrate the dedication of a newly paved highway. What was once Denny Road was re-named Lindbergh Boulevard. The...

(L) Jayson Heil in "All My Sons." (R)  Jacob Schmidt and Spencer Sickmann in "Trayf."

From “Trayf” to triumph: New Jewish Theatre actors snag spotlight at awards gala

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content OfficerPublished March 26, 2025

The New Jewish Theatre (NJT) continued its streak of excellence at the 2025 St. Louis Theater Circle Awards, bringing home three acting honors across two standout productions. Actors Jacob Schmidt and Spencer Sickmann were recognized for their comedic...

The Missouri State Capitol building on Thursday, Jan. 4, 2024.

Missouri Senate resolution affirms state’s support for Israel

Bill Motchan, Special to the Jewish LightPublished March 26, 2025

A resolution introduced in the Missouri Senate on Feb. 17 recognizes the relationship between Israel and both the United States and Missouri. Senate Resolution 156 commends Israel as a friend and ally of the U.S. and acknowledges the close ties Missouri...

New Games, Old Glory! Pinball, rock climbing & poker shake up the 2025 Senior Olympics

New Games, Old Glory! Pinball, rock climbing & poker shake up the 2025 Senior Olympics

Bill Motchan, Special To The Jewish LightPublished March 26, 2025

For pinball aficionados, there’s nothing quite as satisfying as the “THOK!” sound indicating you’ve earned a free game. Coming up in May, pinball wizards aged 50 and over can use their skill to win a medal. Pinball is just one of the new competitions...

Rachel Zegler and Gal Gadot pose at the D23 Expo in 2022. (Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for Disney)

Disney reportedly hired extra security for Gal Gadot after Rachel Zegler’s ‘Free Palestine’ tweet

Grace Gilson, JTAPublished March 26, 2025

(JTA) — When Rachel Zegler tweeted “free palestine” last year after sharing the trailer for her latest movie, the live-action “Snow White,” millions of people saw it — more than 9 million, as of this week. But until Tuesday, few knew the...

A child carries a sign reading in Arabic: "The children of Palestine: We want to live", during a rally calling for an end to the war, in Beit Lahia, in the northern Gaza Strip, on March 25, 2025. Hundreds of Palestinians chanted anti-Hamas slogans at a protest in northern Gaza on March 25, calling for an end to the war with Israel, witnesses said. (AFP via Getty Images)

Palestinian anti-Hamas protesters march in Gaza in a rare and risky show of dissent

Philissa Cramer, JTAPublished March 26, 2025

(JTA) — Hundreds of men shouting criticism of Hamas marched in Gaza on Tuesday,  according to footage shared from the territory the terror group has long governed. Protests took place Tuesday and Wednesday throughout the enclave, including in Khan...

Buzz Spector in his studio. Photo: Kristi Foster 

Buzz Spector brings art & memory back to St. Louis

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content OfficerPublished March 25, 2025

Few stories I’ve written have had a longer shelf life than the one I published last fall about Buzz Spector, the Jewish conceptual artist who’s been altering books—and how we view them—for more than 40 years. That story, centered on his exhibition...

Federation CEO Danny Cohn addressing a crowd of more than 150 people on Monday evening.

Eye-opening study becomes roadmap to a stronger St. Louis Jewish community

Bill Motchan, Special To The Jewish LightPublished March 25, 2025

A Community Study released on March 24 by the Jewish Federation of St. Louis will serve as a guide to form action steps and strengthen the Jewish community. During a town hall meeting March 24 at Federation, more than 150 attendees were introduced to...

Sarah Kitchner in Chicago with Birthright.

She’s taking Mizzou students to Israel—here’s why it matters

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content OfficerPublished March 25, 2025

When Sarah Kitchner first traveled to Israel, she knew it wouldn’t be her last visit. Now, as a Birthright Israel Fellow, the Mizzou Hillel educator is preparing to guide Jewish students through the experience. Earlier this month, she joined 81 other...

Former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee, President Trump's nominee to be ambassador to Israel, testifies during his confirmation hearing. (Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)

Huckabee does not shy away from his Christian Zionist beliefs at hearing to be ambassador to Israel

Grace Gilson JTAPublished March 25, 2025

(JTA) — Mike Huckabee, President Donald Trump’s nominee to be ambassador to Israel, told senators that while he personally supports Israel annexing the West Bank, he wouldn’t be directing the president’s policy in the region. He also said Trump...

Jessica Radloff, a St. Louis native and author launches "The Official Big Bang Theory Podcast."

St. Louis native Jessica Radloff launches ‘Big Bang Theory’ podcast, taking fans behind the scenes

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content OfficerPublished March 25, 2025

Jessica Radloff, New York Times best-selling author of “The Big Bang Theory: The Definitive, Inside Story of the Epic Hit Series” and host and executive producer of "The Official Big Bang Theory Podcast," is taking her deep dive into the beloved sitcom...

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