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Rabbi Mark and Carol Shook, shown with Ranken Jordan patient Colson Bourbon, will receive the Mary Ranken Jordan Service to Children Award at the hospital’s upcoming gala on Sept. 21 at The Ritz Carlton in St. Louis.

Rabbi Mark Shook recognized for nearly 30 years of service

Published September 17, 2024

Ranken Jordan Pediatric Bridge Hospital has announced Rabbi Mark Shook, and his wife, Carol, will be the honorees for this year’s Mary Ranken Jordan Service to Children Award. Given annually, the Mary Ranken Jordan Service to Children Award honors...

Marcee Silverstein and Geri Friedman, Couturier Chairs in 1980.

VIP Shopping Secrets: How to own the 60th annual Couturier sale Like a pro!

Ellen Futterman, Editor-in-ChiefPublished September 16, 2024

As if devotees of this fashion extravaganza needed another reason to get excited, this year marks the 60th anniversary of the annual Couturier sale at the Resale Shop, a key initiative of the National Council of Jewish Women St. Louis. In honor of this...

How to become the ultimate old fart with the 'The Old Jewish Men’s Guide to Eating, Sleeping & Futzing Around.

How to become the ultimate old fart with the ‘The Old Jewish Men’s Guide to Eating, Sleeping & Futzing Around.

By PJ GrisarPublished September 16, 2024

This story was originally published in the Forward. Click here to get the Forward's free email newsletters delivered to your inbox. As far back as he can remember, Noah Rinsky dreamed of becoming an Old Jewish Man — but it wasn’t always a good dream. Growing...

St. Louisan Marc Lapp (below) collects vintage Judaica. His collection includes carved wooden lion (from the mid-1900s) and the silver Torah finials

What you need to know before buying Judaica at auction—including a rare Einstein letter up for bid

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content OfficerPublished September 16, 2024

For collectors interested in Judaica, buying at auction can be both exciting and risky. St. Louis collector Marc Lapp, who has spent years in the world of Judaica auctions, offers essential advice for those looking to invest in these rare and historic...

The crew of the Polaris Dawn mission: Jared Isaacman, Anna Menon, Scott Poteet and Sarah Gillis, arrive at Kennedy Space Center, FL Monday, August 19, 2024.They are scheduled to lift off Monday, Aug 26, on a privately funded mission.

Jewish billionaire makes spacewalking history

Miri Weissman, (Israel Hayom via JNS)Published September 15, 2024

U.S. tech entrepreneur Jared Isaacman on Thursday become the first civilian to conduct a private spacewalk, venturing outside SpaceX’s Crew Dragon capsule after traveling farther from Earth than any human in more than 50 years. A little preview...

The bumper of Tony Zinman’s car is a billboard for who he is and what he cares about Courtesy of Tony Zinman

Finding the line between antisemitism and anti-Zionism — on a bumper sticker

By Jodi Rudoren, The ForwardPublished September 15, 2024

This story was originally published in the Forward. Click here to get the Forward's free email newsletters delivered to your inbox. The blurry line between anti-Zionism and antisemitism is particularly hard to see when someone is shouting at you, defacing...

A night for Israel at Abundant Life Church, Lee's Summit, Missouri. (courtesy)

One Night Only: Uri Goldflam gives his insider’s view on Israel conflict in St. Louis

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content OfficerPublished September 15, 2024

Israel expert and seasoned travel guide Uri Goldflam will share his unique insights on geography, history, and the ancient religions with the St. Louis Jewish community on Thursday, Sept. 19 at the Jewish Federation of St. Louis building. The event promises...

Political activist Laura Loomer stands across from the Women's March 2019 in New York City on January 19, 2019. (John Lamparski/Getty Images)

Who is Laura Loomer, the Jewish provacateur back in Donald Trump’s inner circle

Ron Kampeas, JTAPublished September 13, 2024

Donald Trump is facing a wave of backlash for spending time with Laura Loomer, a Jewish far-right provocateur who was once banned from several social media platforms for hate speech. What makes this backlash different is that it’s coming from another...

Current Vice President and 2024 Democratic Presidential nominee Kamala Harris speaks to several thousand attendees at her presidential campaign rally at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, Romulus, Michigan, Aug. 7, 2024. (Adam J. Dewey/Anadolu via Getty Images)

Republican PAC blankets Michigan with ads touting Kamala Harris’ pro-Israel credentials

Ron Kampeas, JTAPublished September 13, 2024

Donald Trump claims Israel will disappear if Vice President Kamala Harris is elected in November, but GOP ads in Michigan from a political action committee are telling voters she “stands with Israel. The ads appear to be targeting the swing state’s...

613 Catering offering kosher Rosh Hashanah menu for 2024

613 Catering offering kosher Rosh Hashanah menu for 2024

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content OfficerPublished September 13, 2024

613 Catering at the Jewish Community Center (JCC) is once again offering a special Rosh Hashanah menu designed to make this year’s holiday celebrations delicious and effortless. Led by Chef Brad and Scotty Becker, the catering team has crafted a lineup...

Can deconstructing books create art? This St. Louis artist proves it can

Can deconstructing books create art? This St. Louis artist proves it can

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content OfficerPublished September 13, 2024

For over 40 years, Buzz Spector has been reimagining the book as an artistic medium. More than just sources of knowledge, he sees books as canvases for artistic expression. His work involves altering books through methods that many might see as destructive,...

Timothy Hale-Cusanelli Photo by Department of Justice

Trump’s golf club hosted alleged Nazi sympathizer at fundraiser for Jan. 6 rioters

By Jacob Kornbluh, The ForwardPublished September 12, 2024

This story was originally published in the Forward. Click here to get the Forward's free email newsletters delivered to your inbox. Former President Donald Trump is under fire for allowing his golf club in Bedminster, New Jersey, to host several events...

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