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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

From left, Orna Banai, Yafit Asulin, Evelin Hagoel, Sharona Elimelech and Einat Sarouf in a scene from ‘The Women’s Balcony.’ Photo: Itiel Zion/Menemsha Films

‘Women’s Balcony’ deals warmly with congregation’s collapse

By Cate Marquis, Special to the Jewish LightPublished August 16, 2017

Charming and warm, the Israeli comedy “The Women’s Balcony” entertains but also captures an appealing feeling of community –  and even family – that being part of a religious congregation can bring. It is no small feat.That sense of a close,...

The St. Louis Hillel building as it looks today; an addition to
the left of the building, which housed an auditorium, lobby,
kitchen and offices, was torn down last year.

A changed landscape, approach for St. Louis Hillel

Repps Hudson, Special to the Jewish LightPublished February 1, 2012

Jacqueline Ulin Levey believes college organizations such as Hillel have to be proactive when it comes to reaching out and engaging students. That's why the Jewish organization is now meeting students at places on campus where they hang out, including...

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