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

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

St. Louis Jewish Light

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Upcoming family events in the St. Louis Jewish community

Published June 9, 2021

The History Clubhouse at the Missouri History Museum in Forest Park When/Where? One-hour play sessions at 10 and 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 and 3 p.m. Wednesdays through Sundays each week throughout the summer Virtual/In-Person? In-person. All visitors ages...

Stephanie Berk, founder of  the St. Louis Jewish Parents magazine, said that magazine will no longer publish but she is  launching a new magazine, STL SportKids, beginning in September. 

Running for his roots in Belarus; magazine swap

Ellen Futterman, EditorPublished August 1, 2019

Man on a missionIf you’re going to miss your 25th Kirkwood High School reunion, you might as well have a great excuse like, “I will be running over 160 miles through Belarus, from Minsk to Kazan-Haradok, the suspected place of birth of my (paternal)...

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Nominate an Unsung Hero in the community

By Ellen Futterman, EditorPublished December 13, 2017

This week, the Jewish Light begins to once again accept nominations for its ninth annual Unsung Heroes Awards. Roughly 10 honorees will be honored in the Light’s OY! Unsung Heroes magazine and at a special reception the evening of Monday, May 21...

Nusach Hari B’nai Zion series looks at ‘15 Worst Lies about Israel’

Published June 23, 2016

Nusach Hari B’nai Zion is hosting a new series with stand-alone presentations from strong community advocates for Israel and Jews, focusing on the “15 Worst Lies about Israel and the Truth to Combat Them.” The six-part series will be held on Wednesdays,...

The Jewish Community Center will hold its summer used book sale Aug. 14-18.

Donations sought for the J’s summer used book sale

Published June 22, 2016

The Jewish Community Center is seeking donations of books through July 31 for its summer used book sale, which takes place Aug. 14-18. Donated books may be dropped off at the J’s Arts & Education Building, 2 Millstone Campus Drive. The sale’s...

The 1963 announcement in the Jewish Light introducing Lois Caplan to readers. 

For More than Five Decades

By Lois CaplanPublished June 8, 2016

FOR MORE THAN FIVE DECADES I have had the pleasure of writing a regular column for the Jewish Light. Because so many of you are my creative readers who provide me with interesting stories and unusual facts, it has been my honor to record these events....

Rhythm ’n’ Ruach classes planned

Published May 26, 2016

Rhythm ’n’ Ruach has planned several classes for families to start in June at the Jewish Community Center and the Saul Brodsky Jewish Community Library.   The classes planned are: • Rhythm ’n’ Ruach parent/child music classes — Four-week...

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