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At left, Yaakov Shwekey performs in Jerusalem in 2015. The well-known Orthodox Jewish singer will make his St. Louis debut at the St. Louis Kollel’s upcoming Jewish Unity Live event on March 15 at the Touhill Performing Arts Center at UMSL. PHOTO: YAAKOVSHWEKEY.COM 

Jewish Unity Live will feature St. Louis debut of Orthodox singer

By Eric Berger, Associate EditorPublished March 5, 2020

Orthodox Jewish singer Yaakov Shwekey noticed in recent years that his six children didn’t even know the name Rabbi Shlomo Carlebach or his beloved compositions. “The only time machine we have today is music — you cannot go back in time no matter...

Spirit of St. Louis Kollel awardees (top row from left): Rabbi Ze’ev and Chani Smason, Rabbi Yaakow and Elisheva Green, and David and Linda Markowitz, (bottom row from left): Sam Muzik, Rabbi Jacob and Sarah Glickfield and Chaim and Talia Schuss.

St. Louis Kollel plans Jewish Unity Live 2017

Published February 15, 2017

St. Louis Kollel will hold its signature annual event, “Jewish Unity Live,” Sunday, Feb. 26 at the Khorassan Room of the Chase Park Plaza. The organization will present the Spirit of St. Louis Kollel award to Rabbi Ze’ev and Chani Smason, Rabbi...

Rabbi Shlomo Soroka

‘Jewish Unity Live’ event marks St. Louis Kollel’s 25th anniversary

Published February 25, 2016

St. Louis Kollel’s signature event,  “Jewish Unity Live,” takes place Sunday, March 6 at the Missouri Athletic Club. This year marks the 25th anniversary of the Kollel, a Jewish educational and outreach organization. Following on the theme of...

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