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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

Changes part of new vision for CAJE, JFed

By David Baugher, Special to the Jewish LightPublished August 8, 2012

Significant changes are in store this fall for the relationship between the local Central Agency for Jewish Education (CAJE) and the Jewish Federation of St. Louis.Starting Sept. 1, the Federation will move three programs over to the Judaic educational...

Past Presidents of Central Agency for Jewish Education joined current President Marcia Moskowitz for the CAJE 40th Anniversary event.

CAJE celebrates 40 years of educational enhancement

BY ROBERT A. COHN, Editor-in-Chief EmeritusPublished June 20, 2012

More than 100 people celebrated the 40th anniversary of the Central Agency for Jewish Education (CAJE) at its recent annual meeting last Monday. Guests included current and past officers of the agency, professional staffers, faculty members, community...

Juliana Wishne

A farewell to Ohr Chadash’s graduating seniors

Published May 9, 2012

Juliana Wishne: While I joined Ohr Chadash my senior year, the experiences and skills I have gained, and the memories and friends I made, will certainly follow me to college and beyond. My favorite memories of Ohr Chadash happened at our monthly meetings...

 

JCC gears up for Festival of Jewish Life

BY PATRICIA CORRIGAN, SPECIAL TO THE JEWISH LIGHTPublished March 14, 2012

Bigger. Better. Bolder. That’s the concept behind the second annual Festival of Jewish Life, set for March 18-25. The eight-day event will celebrate numerous aspects of Jewish life, among them music, movies, the arts and spirituality. The festival opens...

Birthright has contributed $535 million to Israel’s economy

JTAPublished February 27, 2012

JERUSALEM -- Taglit-Birthright Israel has contributed over $535 million to Israel's economy since its inception in 2000, the organization said. The contribution to Israel's tourism industry comes from providing transportation, lodging, food, training,...

Challenge grant matched funds for JFed and Shaare Emeth

Published January 25, 2012

A challenge grant from Randy and Nancy Green matched $18,000 in donations to Jewish Federation with equal donations to Congregation Shaare Emeth. The challenge grant was aimed at motivate Shaare Emeth members who have never donated to Jewish Federation...

Poll shows strong Israeli support for Diaspora voice on some laws

JTAPublished January 24, 2012

A substantial majority of Israelis want the country's lawmakers to consider Diaspora Jewry when devising new legislation on Jewish identity issues, according to a poll. Seventy-seven percent of respondents to a survey carried out last week by the Ruderman...

From left, Laurie McConnell, Greg Johnston, Alexandra Woodruff
perform in NJTs production of ‘The Last Night of Ballyhoo. Photo:
John Lamb

‘Ballyhoo’ is funny, poignant look at 1939 Atlanta Jewish society

BY ROBERT A. COHN, Editor-in-Chief EmeritusPublished December 7, 2011

Fans of Alfred Uhry's award-winning play and film "Driving Miss Daisy" are sure to love "The Last Night of Ballyhoo," appearing through Dec. 18 at The New Jewish Theatre. Though not as much of a household name as Neil Simon or Arthur Miller, Uhry is...

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