BILL MOTCHAN, Special to the Jewish Light
• Published February 17, 2022
The Jewish value of Shmirat Halashon has ancient origins, but it’s never been more relatable than in the age of social media. It means “guarding one’s tongue” and essentially is a reminder that words matter. Whether it’s gossip, a snarky comment...
Mazel tov! The whole shtetl buzzed with the news. Chanka, the butcher’s daughter, was engaged to Yankel, the carpenter’s son. It was a local match, so the whole town got involved in the wedding preparations. A week before the wedding, Chanka...
For an eighth year, Aish HaTorah of St. Louis partnered with the Jewish Women’s Renaissance Project (JWRP) to bring womenwith children under 18 years old on an eight-day journey through Israel. After 12 hours of traveling,the 16 women arrived in Tel...
Aish St. Louis will hold a variety of classes with Rabbi Shmuel Greenwald this fall. In September, Greenwald will lead classes on “Preparing for Rosh Hashana: Getting back in touch with what life is really about: yourself, your family, your friends”...
BY ROBERT A. COHN, Editor-in-Chief Emeritus
• Published January 4, 2012
St. Louis had a year of ups and downs in 2011, saying farewell to some beloved communal leaders, one local congregation and two longtime kosher mainstays. The community pulled together in response to the tragic devastation of the tornado that struck Joplin....
