Danny Cohn will serve as the new Chief Executive Officer of Jewish Federation of St. Louis, Board Chair Bob Newmark announced on Wednesday, Dec. 11. Cohn brings over two decades of experience in strategic leadership, marketing, operations and community...

A few weeks ago, I sat the adult children down and told them, in no uncertain terms, I planned to cut back on gift giving this holiday season. Let’s put the money toward a week-long family summer vacation. Making memories through an experience together,...

Roughly 25 people attended the unveiling and dedication of the Michael Staenberg Lobby at Epstein Hebrew Academy on Monday, Nov. 25. While Staenberg has been a long-time supporter of the Jewish day school in Olivette over the past four years, “he has...

After nearly 70 years of serving up comfort food and equally comforting memories, Frank & Helen’s, a beloved fixture in University City, is closing its doors for good Dec. 8.  For members of the St. Louis Jewish community who grew up with the...

The same day Jewish filmmaker Jesse Eisenberg spoke with me via Zoom, he appeared on “The Kelly Clarkson Show,” where his rapid-fire delivery and neurotic jumpiness were on full display. The guy looked like a walking panic attack even though he was...

On Oct. 25, the Repertory Theatre of St. Louis kicks off its Steve Woolf Studio Series with the dark comedy, “The Roommate” by Jen Silverman, a two-character play starring Nancy Bell as Robyn, and Kelley Weber as Sharon. In “The Roommate,” middle-aged...

I used to think St. Louisans’ fixation on where they went to high school was specific to St. Louis. As someone who didn’t grow up here, I just figured the proverbial, “Where’d you go to high school?” question was as provincial as kids telling...

St. Louis-based Be the Narrative, a Jewish nonprofit that works to combat antisemitism and build leadership skills among Jewish teens through its signature Student to Student program, is partnering with Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA) to further...

As if devotees of this fashion extravaganza needed another reason to get excited, this year marks the 60th anniversary of the annual Couturier sale at the Resale Shop, a key initiative of the National Council of Jewish Women St. Louis. In honor of this...

To mark the 60th anniversary of National Council of Jewish Women St. Louis' Couturier sale, here are 60 achievements and fun facts about NCJWSTL from its founding to today. 1893 National Council of Jewish Women is founded by Hannah G. Solomon in Chicago...

As "Hamilton" makes its return to the Fox Theatre in St. Louis later this month, we're taking another look at the intriguing historical debate surrounding Alexander Hamilton's potential Jewish heritage. According to Andrew R. Porwancher, various factors...

Overwhelming support from the St. Louis Jewish community turned out to be critical to St. Louis County Prosecutor Wesley Bell’s victory Tuesday over incumbent Rep. Cori Bush, a two-term progressive and outspoken critic...