Since 2004, the Kipnis-Wilson/Friedland Award has honored extraordinary women who have set a high standard for philanthropy and volunteerism. This week, Vicki Singer of St. Louis joined their ranks as she was recognized at the International Lion of Judah...
Jordan Palmer, Special To The Jewish Light
• Published January 8, 2025
When I heard that Bonnie Mann was launching a coffee festival in St. Louis, it felt like a celebration that was long overdue. After all, we have wine festivals, beer festivals and even gooey butter cake festivals—but somehow coffee, the drink that fuels...
Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
• Published December 23, 2024
Yesterday, we shared a list of St. Louis Chinese restaurants open on Hanukkah and Christmas Day—or rather Hanukristmas. Dining out at a Chinese restaurant is a beloved tradition for many Jewish St. Louisans. But maybe this year, you want to bring the...
Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
• Published December 23, 2024
In a city like St. Louis, where cultural and religious heritage is deeply woven into our collective identity, a fresh, comedic take on Jewish life is a welcome addition. Enter Stars of David with Elon Gold, a brand-new podcast launched by UNPACKED, a...
By Elizabeth Karpen, In partnership with Unpacked
• Published December 23, 2024
This story was originally published on JewishUnpacked.com.
The “Wicked” press tour continues to make headlines. From “holding space” for “Defying Gravity,” the way co-stars Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande have been teased about crying...
Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
• Published December 3, 2024
“There is nothing I’d rather be doing with my life right now, more than serving the country of Israel,” said Myles Rosenblum, his voice steady with conviction, with just a hint of anger. “To my core and soul, nothing is more important. I know...
Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
• Published November 26, 2024
For nearly two decades, the Gentile Ministry—a Pacific, Mo.-based coalition of Baptist pastors and their congregations—has openly supported newly formed security and IDF-associated units in Israel. Through a network of relationships they've built...
BY NANCY KRANZBERG, Special To The Jewish Light
• Published November 22, 2024
We were in Nantucket, Mass. this summer and were told not to miss the Whaling Museum — which we didn’t. We learned a lot and were thrilled to enter an exhibition featuring the work of Tony Sarg.
A pioneering puppeteer and illustrator, Sarg was...
Shaving Israel is sponsoring a Hanukkah Party on Sunday, Dec. 8 at the Mirowitz Center from 1 to 3 p.m.
The event will include entertainment, delicious snacks, lots of songs and fun – but most importantly, learn about what Shaving Israel does and...
Senior Columnist Rob Eshman, The Forward
• Published November 4, 2024
This story was originally published in the Forward. Click here to get the Forward's free email newsletters delivered to your inbox.
It’s likely too late to change a single American Jewish vote. But it’s not too late to change how we behave after...
Bill Motchan, Special to the Jewish Light
• Published October 17, 2024
A golf trip to Bandon Dunes in Oregon or The Belfry in England means booking tee times many months in advance, making travel plans and a hefty budget. Or you could play those two golf courses virtually for the cost of a dozen Titleist Pro V1 balls. That’s...
"A Beautiful Noise," which celebrates the life and career of Neil Diamond, details the Jewish musician’s journey from his early days as a struggling singer-songwriter to becoming a worldwide sensation.
The show explores themes of love, fame and personal...
