A lot has changed since the last time Michael Solomonov released a cookbook, back in 2018. The celebrity chef has opened several new restaurants. He has expanded his empire beyond Philadelphia to New York City. And of course he has watched his native...

WASHINGTON — For decades, President Joe Biden has called himself a “Zionist.” But in the waning days of his reelection campaign, he wondered aloud if anyone knew what the term means anymore. Speedy Morman, a podcaster, had asked Biden in a July...

The Nova Music Festival in Israel, meant to be a celebration of music, peace and freedom, became the target of Hamas’ brutal attack that started early in the morning of Oct. 7, 2023. Now, a powerful documentary, "We Will Dance Again," will debut Sept....

The St. Louis Jewish community is invited to hear Arky Staiman, a Baltimore native and Israel Defense Forces reservist, share his story of resilience, survival and inspiration on Sept. 19 at Epstein Hebrew Academy. Staiman, who made aliyah and served...

In a ceremony at the U.S. Capitol in March of 2024, three of the last surviving members of the Ghost Army received the Congressional Gold Medal. Among them were 100-year-old Bernard Bluestein from Illinois and 100-year-old Seymour Nussenbaum from New...

The 1904 World's Fair was a monumental event for St. Louis, showcasing advancements in technology, culture and innovation from around the world. Yet, beyond the major exhibits and global fanfare, the Jewish community played a remarkable, often overlooked,...

To help you get the most out of "Trayf," the upcoming production at New Jewish Theater, the Jewish Light spoke with director Aaron Sparks to break down key aspects of the story of "Trayf" and provide a helpful guide before you experience this unique,...

Good things do indeed come to those who wait. After a four-year delay caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, native St. Louisan Jeffrey Zuckerman finally was formally inducted as a Chevalier de l’Ordre des Arts et des Lettres (Knight of the Order of Arts...

Shir Hadash Reconstructionist Community is excited to welcome Shira Singelenberg, a fifth-year rabbinical student, to St. Louis. Singelenberg is joining the community for the final year of her intensive two-year internship through the Reconstructionist...

Pretending to recruit for a pro-Hamas fraternity on a college campus taught two Jewish comedians how much future leaders can be sheep. Zach Sage Fox, the CEO and founder of a production company, and Yechiel Jacobs posed as recruiters for a fictitious...

The Bronfman Fellowship is launching a year-long pilot for a diverse group of Jewish college students called “Campus Commons: Building Bridges with Jewish Wisdom.” The hope is that this free program will empower students to use Jewish values and wisdom...

The National Council of Jewish Women, St. Louis Section (NCJWSTL) is moving exactly 285 feet. But those 285 feet will allow the organization to broaden its reach and deepen its impact within the community. Over the next two years, NCJWSTL will relocate...