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

Mayim Bialik Is Hosting ‘Jeopardy!’ for 7 Weeks!

Maddy Albert, JTAPublished September 18, 2021

Attention all Mayim Bialik fans and lovers of “Jeopardy!”: Get your TV remotes ready! Our favorite Jewish mom and neuroscientist will begin a seven-week stint hosting the iconic game show on Monday, September 20, and we couldn’t be more excited. On...

Creve Coeur resident Leslye Laderman poses with Alex Trebek during her recent appearance as a contestant on ‘Jeopardy!’  The episode will air Monday, April 30. 

Local woman gets chance of a lifetime on TV’s ‘Jeopardy!’

By Carol Wolf Solomon, Special to the Jewish LightPublished April 26, 2018

This Creve Coeur resident, attorney and member of United Hebrew Congregation can check an appearance on “Jeopardy!” off her bucket list. Remember, your answer needs to be in the form of a question.Who is Leslye Laderman?To see how she did, tune in...

Rabbi Joyce Newmark has added a new title: Jeopardy! champion. (Courtesy of Jeopardy Productions, Inc.)

Won ‘Jeopardy!’ (What did the rabbi do on Monday?)

By Jason Miller, JTA, WEST BLOOMFIELD, Mich.Published May 18, 2011

Jews have a reputation for answering a question with a question. That might help explain Rabbi Joyce Newmark's big news — she is now a "Jeopardy!" champion. In the episode of the television game show that aired Monday, Newmark had no problem defeating...

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