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A nonprofit, independent news source to inform, inspire, educate and connect the St. Louis Jewish community.

St. Louis Jewish Light

A nonprofit, independent news source to inform, inspire, educate and connect the St. Louis Jewish community.

St. Louis Jewish Light

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Photos: Passover Pop-Up!

Published March 29, 2026

Passover Pop-Up! Families created seder plates, timbrels, and beautiful art projects, made their way through a Red Sea obstacle course, and jumped to freedom. And of course, no Passover celebration is complete without matzah and a delicious chocolate...

St. Louis ties to Team Israel in World Baseball Classic

St. Louis ties to Team Israel in World Baseball Classic

Published March 5, 2026

When Team Israel opens play in the 2026 World Baseball Classic this weekend in Miami, several familiar names with St. Louis baseball connections will be part of the roster and coaching staff. From former St. Louis Cardinals players to a coach who...

Marty Barnes and the forgotton tale of the USS St. Louis on Dec. 7

Published December 7, 2025

Today we remember the 2,400 Americans killed and 1,200 injured during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941. Since 2008, I have marked the day by retelling the story of Cpl. Marty Barnes and his shipmates on board the USS St. Louis so their tale...

Jeremy Brok

A new voice shaping Jewish life in St. Louis

Published October 23, 2025

A longtime community organizer is stepping into a new role aimed at strengthening Jewish life across the city. Jeremy Brok has joined MaTovu as its community and strategy lead, helping guide the direction of local Jewish engagement and collaboration. In...

PHOTOS: Fall fashion meets mitzvah at J Associates event

Published October 22, 2025

When the J Associates fashion event took over the Staenberg Family Complex on Oct. 21, it wasn’t just about fall fashion. It was about community. 160 women gathered for “Falling for Fall: A Women’s Fashion Event,” a free luncheon hosted by J Associates. The...

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