AMSTERDAM - A few streets over from the bookstore where Anne Frank bought her famous diary, the only kosher butcher shop in Holland is bustling. Two employees man the long counter at Slagerij Marcus, pausing from chopping meat to sell customers a bit...
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...
The Barbara Mendelson Tomchei Shabbos free anniversary event will mark the establishment of the Diamant Meat Fund - a tribute to Irv and Kay Diamant for their decades of service to the community. The Diamant Meat Fund will provide meat and chicken to...
Chabad of Greater St. Louis and its affiliate Jewish Learning Institute (JLI) will present the institute's new six-session spring course "Oasis in Time: The Gift of Shabbat in a 24/7 World." The course will begin on Tuesday, May 17, and will continue...
By Ben Sales, Forward, NEW YORK
• Published April 27, 2011
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 couple agreed...
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...
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...
By Gail Appleson, Special to the Light
• Published April 13, 2011
Can you remember exactly when you graduated from grape juice to super sweet Manischewitz or Mogen David Concord wine? I have to admit that I don't recall the precise holiday or Shabbat, but I do certainly remember a childhood Passover when my older brother...
Has the Light run out of material or have you lost your way? Space is usually at a premium in the Light. Why are you using valuable space to promote church activities? The article, "Family Friendly Fry-day Night," (March 30) is an outrage to be printed...
There will be several new additions to this year's 3rd Annual Shabbat St. Louis community-wide worship service, set to take place at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 23, at United Hebrew Congregation, 13788 Conway Road in Chesterfield. Worshippers can arrive early...
