By Eric Berger, Staff Writer
• Published August 2, 2018
Lazer Lloyd, a blues-rock guitarist who lives in Beit Shemesh, Israel, doesn’t give short answers — even to seemingly simple questions like, “Do you describe yourself as Jewish?”“Well, I mean, I personally observe Shabbat, and I am trying to...
By Nancy Kranzberg, Special to the Jewish Light
• Published June 1, 2017
As I was flying to New York recently to see St. Louis philanthropists, Thelma and David Steward, receive the Ed Bradley Award For Leadership for their generous support of Jazz at Lincoln Center’s programming and educational initiatives, of course I...
BY BARRY GILBERT, SPECIAL TO THE JEWISH LIGHT
• Published May 4, 2017
"Is this a Jewish publication I’m talking to?” Kinky Friedman asks by phone from a casino in upstate New York. My reply is that the Jewish Light is at least the fourth Jewish publication to have interviewed him since what he calls his “spiritual...
Gerard Edery, an expert in the wide-ranging music of the Sephardic Diaspora, will serve as artist-in-residence during the JEWbilation Celebration Weekend Feb. 24 to 26 at Congregation B’nai Amoona.The weekend of events will culminate in a free concert...
BY BARRY GILBERT, Special to the Jewish Light
• Published January 26, 2017
When you witness mandolinist Will Soll play klezmer music or sing in Yiddish, you naturally think that this has been his lifelong passion. Surprise: Soll has been on this musical and cultural journey for only a decade.“I am the most unlikely ambassador...
BY BARRY GILBERT, SPECIAL TO THE JEWISH LIGHT
• Published October 19, 2016
We are living in dangerous times, St. Louis singer–songwriters Jeff and David Lazaroff say, and Jews should be as sensitive to them as are African-Americans, Hispanics, Muslims and other “others” who have been targeted during this election season.“Dangerous...
BY Daniel Durchholz, SPECIAL TO THE JEWISH LIGHT
• Published September 7, 2016
Excuse the St. Louis concert scene if it is still in the afterglow of Paul McCartney’s Busch Stadium concert last month. The ex-Wingsman (we’ve heard he played in a popular little band before that, too) put on the biggest – and quite possibly one...
The Jewish Community Center’s Gesher Music Festival will return in August for its sixth season of chamber music with a Jewish twist. This year’s theme, “American Dreams,” explores the stories of immigration, patriotism and Americana through the...
When our kids are young, we tell them they can be whatever they want to be. I often wonder if this bit of encouragement is actually setting them up for failure down the road.Today I sat in on my son’s piano lesson. My son is naturally talented at the...
By Abigail Miller, Ladue Horton Watkins High School
• Published February 8, 2012
At 16, when teens can finally go get their driver's license, they're asked multiple questions: height, eye color, weight, and also if they want to donate their body or organs to those who need it if they die. Donating organs is an emotional decision...
By Daniel Durchholz, Special to the Jewish Light
• Published July 27, 2011
Last year’s Loufest in Forest Park struck a near-perfect chord in terms of idyllic location, audience amenities, and terrific music. I’d say it was the coolest thing to happen on the St. Louis concert scene in 2010, but the scorching heat and humidity...
By Leanne Ortbals, Jewish Light Intern
• Published June 8, 2011
Daniel Kopp, a 2011 Ladue Horton Watkins High School graduate, looks forward to majoring in music performance at Rice University this fall. But before he gets there, Kopp, a cellist, is excited to be returning for his third summer to the 11th annual Innsbrook...
