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
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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...
Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
• Published October 15, 2024
Pop culture and Jewish history intersect in a new documentary special airing on Jewish Life Television (JLTV). The documentary, titled JEWCE: The Jewish Comics Experience, explores the profound contributions of Jewish creators to the comic book industry....
Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
• Published October 13, 2024
Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Sandy Koufax’s decision to sit out Game 1 of the 1965 World Series against the Minnesota Twins on Yom Kippur is a defining moment in Jewish-American history. But did you know that this same baseball icon once faced off against...
Oct. 7 is an important day in my life, but not for the reasons you are thinking. You see, 26 years ago today, my daughter Isabella was born. Her sweet smile was contagious from the very beginning. She was our first child, and as a result I did not...
On Sept. 29, St. Louis celebrated arts and culture at the Sababa Jewish Arts Festival near Creve Coeur. Held at the Staenberg Family Complex, the festival featured a diverse lineup of music that engaged attendees with sounds from Jewish and global traditions.
Art...
By Ellen Futterman, Editor-in-Chief
• Published September 25, 2024
As shopping experiences go, the Couturier sale sits atop our Mt. Rushmore.
Wednesday, Sept. 25, kicked off the 60th annual Couturier sale at the ReSale Shop, a key initiative of the National Council of Jewish Women St. Louis. In honor of 60 years,...
Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
• Published September 23, 2024
On Sept. 25, Chabad of Chesterfield will debut "TENTalks: Inspiring Jewish Values" at Meadowbrook Country Club in St. Louis. Modeled after TED Talks, the event will feature ten local professionals, artists, and business leaders, sharing personal experiences...
By Nora Berman, The Forward
• Published September 17, 2024
September 11, 2024
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A Bintel Brief, Yiddish for a bundle of letters, has been solving reader dilemmas since 1906....
