Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
• Published 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...
Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
• Published 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...
Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
• Published 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...
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]
Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
• Published 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...
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...
BY ARYEH GENGER, The Nosher
• Published 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...
Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
• Published 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...
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...
