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St. Louis Jewish Light

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

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Golda Meir’s Matzah Ball Soup Recipe

Published February 13, 2024

Ingredients For the soup: 1 medium-size chicken a generous bunch parsley 3 sticks celery 3 cut up carrots, skins on 1 peeled onion pinch sweet paprika salt and pepper, to taste enough water to just cover the...

How to make Ellyn Hloben's 'Too Many Ingredients Hearty Minestrone'

How to make Ellyn Hloben’s ‘Too Many Ingredients Hearty Minestrone’

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content OfficerPublished February 6, 2024

The weather people are calling for a pause to winter today as temperatures hit 60 degrees in February. Nonetheless, we are continuing our Wednesday Winter Soup Extravaganza. If you have a recipe you would like to share email me at [email protected] Today’s...

How to make Dani Toney's version of Blanchard's Corn Chowder

How to make Dani Toney’s version of Blanchard’s Corn Chowder

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content OfficerPublished January 30, 2024

Last winter, as the temperatures dropped, the Morning Light email began running the Wednesday Super Soup Spectacular, a weekly dive into the Jewish Light archives where more than 100 soup recipes live quietly, yearning to be rediscovered. This winter...

Iliza Shlesinger arrives for the 2021 CMT Music Awards at Bridgstone Arena in Nashville, Tenn, on Wednesday, June 9, 2021. Cmt Awards 048

Jewish comedian learns about lost Holocaust past tonight on NinePBS

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content OfficerPublished January 29, 2024

In this week's "Finding Your Roots" episode, Jewish stand-up comedian Iliza Shlesinger uncovers a newfound family tie to the Holocaust. Schlesinger and fellow actor Bob Odenkirk are featured in the episode titled “Hold the Laughter,” and can be seen...

Who is Solomon Ibn Gabirol?

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content OfficerPublished January 18, 2024

According to the Jewish Virtual Library, the earliest account of Solomon Ibn Gabirol's life is found in a book by an Arab contemporary. Described in just over three lines, Gabirol is portrayed as a student of philosophy and...

Potluck Shabbat with Sparks Match

Published December 6, 2023

The young adult chapter of SPARKS MATCH! is hosting another potluck Shabbat (and Hanukkah) dinner at 6 p.m. Bring something vegetarian to share. RSVP to Daphne at [email protected]

When horn-rimmed glasses were cool

When horn-rimmed glasses were cool

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content OfficerPublished November 27, 2023

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...

Mazel Tov to Dr. Jane Gelfand on new position

Mazel Tov to Dr. Jane Gelfand on new position

Published November 21, 2023

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...

The mouthwatering true Jewish story of Adolph Levitt and his marvelous donut machine

The mouthwatering true Jewish story of Adolph Levitt and his marvelous donut machine

BY ARYEH GENGER, The NosherPublished November 19, 2023

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...

Principal Kevin Stirnaman and Elizabeth "Betty" Baumgartner.

New Jewish Light Unsung hero honored by school board

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content OfficerPublished November 16, 2023

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...

AEPi brothers from Mizzou perform wonderful Mitzvah in support of Jewish family in Branson

AEPi brothers from Mizzou perform wonderful Mitzvah in support of Jewish family in Branson

BY JONATHAN PIERCE, ALPHA EPSILON PIPublished November 14, 2023

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

Gwen Goldenberg Rubin

Published October 26, 2023

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....

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