U.S. President Donald Trump signed a sweeping executive order on Wednesday that he said both reinstates an order combating Jew-hatred from his prior term, which the Biden administration “effectively nullified,” and “directs additional measures to...
Steve Witkoff, U.S. President Donald Trump’s special Middle East envoy, landed in Tel Aviv on a direct private flight from Saudi Arabia on Wednesday afternoon, according to reports in Israeli media.
Witkoff is expected to meet with Israeli Prime Minister...
Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
• Published January 29, 2025
For its 30th season, running March 30 through April 8, the St. Louis Jewish Film Festival is serving up a perfectly crafted appetizer to whet your appetite for the main event.
On Sunday, Feb. 16, the St. Louis Kaplan Feldman...
Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
• Published January 29, 2025
The Brothers Lazaroff are back with their signature series of intimate Tuesday concerts, showcasing their unique sound across St. Louis’ most cherished venues. Known for their eclectic style and dedication to the local music...
By Benyamin Cohen, The Forward
• Published January 29, 2025
BALTIMORE — Barak Hermann does not sit still. By the time I arrived at the JCC in Baltimore, Hermann was already on the move, steering the ship until he starts his new job as CEO and President of the JCC Association of North America this summer.
As...
Hamas has reportedly informed Israel that it will free eight hostages tomorrow, including two Israeli women and an elderly Israeli man.
The Israeli hostages reportedly to be released are civilians Arbel Yehud, 29, and Gadi Moses, 80, as well as soldier...
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt announced on Tuesday that the Trump administration froze a $50 million federal disbursement for “condoms in Gaza.”
The Office of Management and Budget and the newly-formed Department of Government Efficiency...
Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
• Published January 28, 2025
On Jan. 22, nearly 30 representatives from 15 Jewish organizations and synagogues across St. Louis gathered at the Missouri State Capitol in Jefferson City for Missouri Jewish Advocacy Day. Their mission was clear: to ensure Jewish voices were heard,...
Steve Witkoff, U.S. President Donald Trump’s Middle East envoy, met with Hussein al-Sheikh, a senior adviser to Palestinian Authority president Mahmoud Abbas, on Tuesday in Riyadh, according to sources familiar with the matter, Axios reported.
This...
Benjamin Netanyahu says he will meet President Donald Trump at the White House next week, a date that would make the Israeli prime minister the first foreign leader to be invited to Trump’s residence since he retook office.
Netanyahu’s office announced...
Bill Motchan, Special to the Jewish Light
• Published January 28, 2025
The podcast "How to Destroy Everything" is coming home to St. Louis for a one-night event. Jewish St. Louisans Danny Jacobs and Darren Grodsky, who created the podcast, will be featured in a live show at STL Stylehouse at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 13....
U.S. President Donald Trump’s Middle East envoy, Steve Witkoff, will travel to Saudi Arabia on Tuesday for a meeting with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
Witkoff will reportedly discuss advancing an agreement to normalize relations between Israel...
