The fact the Jewish Light was there in 1966 should not surprise anyone. We have been there and we are here now, but we need your support to ensure that we are here in the future. For six decades, the St. Louis Jewish Light...

Dr. Jane Gelfand, a concierge primary care physician and integrative medicine specialist, joins the team at PALM Health in Ladue. With a focus on personalized, proactive care she empowers her patients to reach optimal health in mind and body. She...

In the sprawling landscape of American culinary traditions, few creations hold as cherished a place as the humble donut. Establishments like Dunkin’ Donuts, Tim Hortons, Krispy Kreme and countless neighborhood bakeries have elevated these deep-fried...

On Nov. 28, Elizabeth "Betty" Baumgartner will be acknowledged as one of the 2023 Unsung Heroes by the St. Louis Jewish Light. Her noteworthy contributions leading to this recognition, have caught the attention of her employer, the Collinsville CUSD 10...

Yitgadal v’yitkadash sh’mei raba b’alma di-v’rachirutei, v’yamlich malchutei b’chayeichon uvyomeichon uvchayei d’chol beit yisrael, ba’agala uvizman kariv, v’im’ru: “amen.” The global Jewish community has certainly heard these...

Gwen Goldenberg Rubin, October 21, 2023 Gwen Goldenberg Rubin, 64, of Ridgefield, CT., passed away at her home on Saturday, October 21, 2023. Gwen was born in St. Louis, on December 6, 1958; a daughter of the late Sidney and Janice (Cohn) Goldenberg....

Ellen Soule is the new associate director of advancement for the Sam Fox School of Design and Visual Arts at Washington University. She is responsible for managing donors and prospective donors for the school and serves as the liaison to the Mildred Lane...

Nava Kantor is one of 32 individuals selected for the fall 2023 cohort of FOCUS St. Louis’ Women in Leadership. The program offers professionals the opportunity to refine their leadership competencies, gain a deeper understanding of the St. Louis...

A version of this story first appeared on Chabad.org/News. The dumping of crawfish at a Jewish fraternity house at UC Berkeley last month caused Jewish students to feel targeted, but it ultimately also created an opportunity to educate the community...

Charlotte Goldstein, daughter of Jamie and Adam Goldstein of St. Louis, became a bat mitzvah in May 2023 at United Hebrew Congregation.  Charlotte is the granddaughter of Terri Garland, Susan Fiman, Paul Goldstein and the late Kristen Goldstein, all...

Levy Fellows, a cohort for board leaders of Jewish organizations in the St. Louis region, is now accepting applications for programs to take place in October and November. The program is sponsored by Jewish Federation of St. Louis’ Millstone Leadership...

I remember the first time I was ever sent to the principal's office.  It happened during Sunday school at Congregation Temple Israel in the late 1970s. The lesson that Sunday was the story of Jonah. Long story short, Jonah disobeys G-d, hops a ship,...