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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

Dan Bern

Songwriter finds humor in darkness

Eric Berger, Associate EditorPublished October 3, 2019

Much has changed in the 18 years since singer-songwriter Dan Bern, who is Jewish, released his first album with his backing band, the International Jewish Banking Conspiracy.When he came up with the name of the band, Bern said, he took inspiration from...

Sara Sitzer is an accomplished cellist who is a member of the Elgin (Ill.) Symphony and the founding artistic director of the Gesher Music Festival.   

Five questions with…Sara Sitzer of Gesher Music Festival

BY ELLEN FUTTERMAN, EDITORPublished August 2, 2018

The Gesher Music Festival will return Aug. 10-19 for its eighth season of bringing professional musicians to St. Louis to perform chamber music with a “Jewish twist” or inflection.In addition to a free family concert at the Ferguson Library at 2...

Karen Kim

Gesher Music Festival returns Aug. 10-20

Published July 26, 2017

The Gesher Music Festival will return in August for its seventh season of bringing professional musicians to St. Louis to perform chamber music with a “Jewish twist” or inflection. This year’s theme, “War & Peace,” explores music and...

Temple Israel will feature a performance by Shira Klein  on Feb. 20. 

Temple Israel plans two music events

Published February 9, 2017

Congregation Temple Israel has planned two musical events this month, including live performances Feb. 17 and Feb. 20. Both events are free and open to the Jewish community. Temple Israel is located at #1 Rabbi Alvan D. Rubin Drive in Creve Coeur.During...

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