BY MIA KWESKIN, Junior, Parkway Central
• Published November 9, 2011
Talented, hilarious, unique, smart, reliable, friendly and determined-these are the words family and friends use to describe Parkway Central junior Alex Tash. But there's one more word describing Alex that people may be surprised to discover: Jewish.Born...
A full weekend celebration is planned as United Hebrew installs Rabbi Brigitte S. Rosenberg as the fifth senior rabbi in the large Reform congregation’s 174-year history at a special Shabbat service at 7 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 11, followed by an Oneg...
Bais Abraham Congregation and Torah MiTzion are offering a Parent-Child Learning and Dinner series over four Mondays. The series began Nov. 7 and continues Nov. 14, 21 and 28. Sessions take place from 5 to 6:30 p.m.Families are welcome to join the series...
By Rabbi Carnie Shalom Rose
• Published June 1, 2011
Every parent knows that there are certain moments in the life of your child that can never be forgotten. Specific liminal events, which will forever be etched into your consciousness - engraved indelibly upon your heart. For me, one such moment took place...
NEW YORK — Just weeks before starting his year as a fellow at Yeshivat Hadar, an egalitarian Judaic learning program for adults, Itamar Landau moved in with his girlfriend. The fellowship demanded that Landau keep kosher and observe the Sabbath. The...
Building on the overwhelming response to last year's program and magazine, the St. Louis Jewish Light proudly presents its Second Annual Unsung Heroes event and edition of OY! Magazine.The Light this year recognizes nine exceptional individuals and one...
Jewish Federation of St. Louis is offering young Jewish adults between the ages of 27-40 who have never been to Israel the opportunity of a lifetime. St. Louis philanthropists Ron and Pam Rubin are sponsoring the Fourth Annual Rubin Israel Experience...
Leading up to Yom Ha'atzmaut on May 10, the Jewish Community Relations Council is asking the community to create an online video that answers one of three questions: Why do I support Israel? How do I support Israel? How can we advocate for Israel? Finished...
Bais Abraham welcomes the community for a program by Ta Shma on "A Daughter's Recitation of Kaddish," which will explore the sources for women saying Kaddish at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 3. The event is free and open to the community.Ta Shma is a national...
Nishmah is looking forward to its final Banot Buddies program of the series on Sunday, May 1 from 2 to 4 p.m. at St. Louis Hillel, 6300 Forsyth Boulevard. Girls in grades 2-5 and 9-12 are invited for this special program that will include fun and creative...
The Millstone Institute for Jewish Leadership continues its Inspiring Leaders Speakers Series, welcoming young adults who are changing the face of the North American Jewish community. From 7:45 to 9 a.m. May 6, Jonathan Kaufman will speak at the offices...
It is said that more Jews celebrate the Passover seder than any other Jewish ritual. Unfortunately the seder is often misconstrued as a prayer service or recitation, a gauntlet that must be endured in order to reach...drum role...the meal. As the old...
