BY BILL MOTCHAN, SPECIAL TO THE JEWISH LIGHT
• Published March 18, 2021
Music is an integral part of Judaism and dates back to the first temple in Jerusalem, when Levites sang and played the harp, lyre and shofar during religious services. Centuries later, communal singing remains a constant in Jewish worship and celebrations,...
By Bill Motchan, Special to the Jewish Light
• Published February 7, 2020
Fred Rogers wasn’t Jewish, but his philosophy of respect for others comes right out of the Torah. Mr. Rogers’ mantra — “Won’t you be my neighbor” — will also be on full display at the 2020 Songleader Boot Camp (SLBC) Feb. 16 to 18, presented...
The Jewish Community Center welcomed Jewish leaders from across the country for the annual Songleader Boot Camp, held Feb. 17-19. SLBC was founded in 2009 by Jewish rock musician and educator Rick Recht and Rabbi Brad Horwitz, director of Jewish engagement...
Takeaways from cemetery incicentThe Jewish Light’s coverage of the recent events at Chesed Shel Emeth and the Jewish Community Center has been excellent and measured. While I can understand how some may fear this is the work of people who don’t like...
By Eric Berger, Staff writer
• Published February 22, 2017
Rabbis David Ingber and Sharon Brous have some key things in common. Not only did a founder of the Songleader Boot Camp (SLBC) label them as “rock stars,” but they also each formed their own congregations. Ingber started Romemu, a New York group...
The Songleader Boot Camp and the Center for Jewish Learning will hold a panel discussion with Rabbi Sharon Brous and Rabbi David Ingber on “Why Be Jewish? Praying with Our Hearts/ Praying with Our Feet” at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 20 at the Jewish Community...
Ellen Futterman, Editor
• Published February 1, 2017
Time to nominate your Unsung Hero!This week, the Jewish Light begins to once again accept nominations for our Unsung Heroes, who will be honored in our OY! Magazine and at a special reception the evening of Monday, May 22 at the Jewish Community Center’s...
By David Baugher, Special to the Jewish Light
• Published February 17, 2016
When it comes to expressing the reason Jewish music in St. Louis is so special, Joanna Dulkin doesn’t hesitate. Standing in a hallway at the Jewish Community Center’s Staenberg Family Complex, the former cantor of Shaare Zedek gestures at the man...
