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St. Louis Jewish Light

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

Alec Baris

Alec Baris, Digital Engagement Associate

Alec graduated from the University of Missouri last year with a degree in Communications and Minor in Psychology. A proud alum of Alpha Epsilon Pi fraternity, his best memories in Columbia were participating in the bi-annual philanthropy, "AEPi Rock-A-Thon."

Born and raised in St. Louis, Alec is a huge sports fan, die-hard member of Cardinal Nation and dog lover who loves to feature his best friend and Jewish Light mascot, Gelt the Golden, as often as possible. He also an avid Movie/TV watcher, and can often be found playing video games when he isn't working.

Alec Joined the Jewish Light Staff in October of 2020 as Digital Engagement Associate, contributing digital content and helping to run the Light's Social Media accounts.

Alec can be reached at 314-973-3613 or [email protected].

All content by Alec Baris
What type of Thanksgiving food are you?

What type of Thanksgiving food are you?

Alec Baris, Digital Engagement Associate
Published November 24, 2021
Local Eat of the Week: Circle@Crown Café’s Mediterranean Panini

Local Eat of the Week: Circle@Crown Café’s Mediterranean Panini

Alec Baris, Digital Engagement Associate
Published October 25, 2021

5 Jeff Goldblum movies to watch on the Jewish actor’s 69th birthday

Alec Baris, Digital Engagement Associate
Published October 21, 2021
Local Eat of the Week: Mai Lee’s Traditional Vietnamese Pho

Local Eat of the Week: Mai Lee’s Traditional Vietnamese Pho

Alec Baris, Digital Engagement Associate
Published October 11, 2021
Which 'Seinfeld' Character are you?

Which ‘Seinfeld’ Character are you?

Alec Baris, Digital Engagement Associate
Published October 5, 2021
Local Eat of the Week: Protzel’s Corned Beef & Pastrami Reuben

Local Eat of the Week: Protzel’s Corned Beef & Pastrami Reuben

Alec Baris, Special to the Jewish Light
Published September 9, 2021
Local eat of the week: Grassi’s veal parmigiana

Local eat of the week: Grassi’s veal parmigiana

Alec Baris, Digital Engagement Associate
Published September 2, 2021
St. Louis Cardinals broadcaster Mike Shannon waves from the booth during a baseball game between the St. Louis Cardinals and the Detroit Tigers Wednesday, Aug. 25, 2021, in St. Louis. Shannon is retiring at the end of this season after 50 years calling Cardinals baseball. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson) ORG XMIT: MOJR106

Mensch of the Week: Mike Shannon trying to understand NFTs

Alec Baris, Digital Engagement Associate
Published August 29, 2021
Local Eat of the Week: Kohn’s Pastrami Dog at Busch Stadium

Local Eat of the Week: Kohn’s Pastrami Dog at Busch Stadium

Alec Baris, Digital Engagement Associate
Published August 25, 2021
Here's how to get a bobblehead of an Israeli baseball legend

Here’s how to get a bobblehead of an Israeli baseball legend

Alec Baris, Digital Engagement Associate
Published July 15, 2021
Arizona Diamondbacks select Orthodox Jew in MLB Draft

Arizona Diamondbacks select Orthodox Jew in MLB Draft

Alec Baris, Digital Engagement Associate
Published July 12, 2021

Actress Gal Gadot announces the birth of her third child

Alec Baris, Digital Engagement Associate
Published June 29, 2021
Natalie Portman

Natalie Portman, Stan Lee make headlines for Marvel

ALEC BARIS, Digital Engagement Associate
Published June 15, 2021
Josh Allen, Founder, Companion Baking.

Companion Baking’s Josh Allen riding to end childhood hunger

Alec Baris, Digital Engagement Associate
Published June 3, 2021
Max Scherzer throws against the Arizona Diamondbacks in the first inning at Chase Field (Rick Scuteri-USA TODAY Sports).

Max Scherzer would be the Cardinals’ ‘Mezuzah’: Here’s why

ALEC BARIS, Digital Engagement Associate
Published May 26, 2021
Chris Berman during the Home Run Derby in advance of the 2013 All Star Game at Citi Field. (Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports)

Five iconic Chris Berman calls to celebrate his birthday

Alec Baris, Digital Engagement Associate
Published May 10, 2021
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