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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

The first edition of the St. Louis Light, a publication of the Jewish Federation of St. Louis, as it appeared in 1947.

‘Jewish Light’ celebrates 70th anniversary

BY ROBERT A. COHN, Editor-in-Chief EmeritusPublished February 22, 2017

Monday of this week marked the 70th anniversary of the first issue of the St. Louis Light, the predecessor publication  of the St. Louis Jewish Light, which first appeared on Feb. 20, 1947. The St. Louis Light was published directly by the Jewish Federation...

Members of the Jewish Light Board, Advisory Committee and staff meet earlier this month. 

St. Louis Jewish Light welcomes 2016-2017 Board, including nine new trustees

Published June 29, 2016

The Jewish Light added nine new Trustees and two new Advisory Committee members at its April Annual Meeting and June Board of Trustees meeting.Joining the Board of Trustees are Douglas “Dugie” Baron, Rachael Brightfield, Mueriel Carp, Stephanie Gross,...

Jewish Light teen page seeking applications for 2016-2017 school year

Published April 28, 2016

The Ohr Chadash Teen Page of the St. Louis Jewish Light is calling for applications from high school students for the 2016-2017 staff. Positions to be filled include writers, editors, photographers, online editors, graphic artists and more. If you or...

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Light Up the Night – Publisher’s Society event

Published September 3, 2015

The Jewish Light hosted a reception for its Publisher's Society supporters and friends at Ben Poremba's Olio and Elaia restaurants on Sunday, Aug. 25.  Award-winning chef Poremba offered a special assortment of his Israeli and Mediterranean influenced...

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Scouts planting flags for Memorial Day – Photo by Lisa Mandel

Published June 5, 2014

On Memorial Day weekend in 2014, Tom Churchill gives a salute after placing a flag salute after placing a flag at a veteran’s grave at Chesed Shel Emeth cemetery. Each year, the Boy Scouts partner with Jewish War Veterans’ local post to distribute...

Editorial: Check and Raise

Published January 25, 2012

The Jewish Light reported last week on the Jewish Federation of St. Louis' annual campaign results, and due to the loss of a few major donations, giving trends and the economy, the campaign itself was down from 2010. The organization also touted some...

JFed Executive Vice President; Contract ends in 2013

Knitting a thriving Jewish community

Barry RosenbergPublished January 4, 2012

Reflecting on the growing trend toward self-directed philanthropy, an editorial in the Dec. 28 Jewish Light argues that a Jewish community needs three strands to thrive. It requires high quality specialized organizations and professionals providing excellent...

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