St. Louis Jewish Light

01/24/2025

Hope everyone will join the live feed of the reading of the names on Monday, Jan. 27. from the St. Louis Kaplan Feldman Holocaust Museum. In the comments, is a story of why the act itself is so meaningful.

01/24/2025

As latest Elon Musk controversy swirls, some American Jews are coming to his defense. Full story in the comments.

01/23/2025

Latest tweet from Elon. Facebook not allowing us to post full story for context, so check for link in the comments.

01/23/2025

Facebook is preventing us from posting this, dare we say, "not controversial or political story." So, please check the link in the comments for our story: "Bonnie Mann’s coffee journey is brewing a perfect cup of community" ☕✨

01/22/2025

Wow! Facebook let us post today! This is an important story. Please share it with anyone who could really use this info. . Ellen Futterman

In one of the rooms where real change happens, four large desks stand ready for action. At each desk, a volunteer sits across from a guest, assisting them in obtaining a Missouri non-driver photo ID. For many of these guests, this process involves securing a certified copy of their birth certificate...

01/21/2025

Facebook continues to not allow us to share our story links, so
Meet Dora Offchinicoff, a remarkable St. Louis woman who touched Jackie Kennedy’s heart with a simple but heartfelt gift. If you would like to read her story, please visit our website, or check out the comment section.

01/20/2025

We found his entire speech from 1949, published our December issue after Pres. Harry S. Truman passed away.

In 1949, as Harry S. Truman prepared for the first presidential inauguration since the end of World War II, the Holocaust, and the creation of the State of Israel, he made a significant decision: he invited a rabbi to speak at his swearing-in ceremony. This marked a historic expansion of a tradition...

01/19/2025

The women, civilians abducted when Hamas terrorists invaded southern Israel, are the first hostages freed from among 33 set for release over six weeks.

(JTA) — Three women whom Hamas held hostage in Gaza for more than 470 days are returning to Israel as a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war went into effect on Sunday morning. The women were all alive and exited on their own from a Hamas vehicle, according to footage streamed from Gaza. Representati...

01/19/2025

Three Israeli women—Emily Damari, Romi Gonen, and Doron Steinbrecher—are finally returning home after over 470 days in captivity. 💔🙏 This marks the first step in the temporary ceasefire, offering a glimmer of peace in the ongoing conflict.

Let’s hold onto hope for more reunions and a path toward resolution. 🕊️💡 Full story in the comments.

01/17/2025

🌟 “She knows what we’re going through, and she represents us,” said Shaina Grossman, reflecting on Eden Golan’s moving performance at The Factory in Chesterfield. 🌟

With 650 fans singing along to her heartfelt anthem Hurricane, inspired by the October 7 tragedy, the Israeli superstar brought unity and emotion to the stage. ❤️🎶 Her Eurovision hit reminds us all of the healing power of music.

The evening, supported by the Jewish Federation of St. Louis and United Hatzalah, opened with beautiful performances by Alex Rich and Folkston. A night to remember!

01/16/2025

Call us crazy for 🥯's but we can't stop thinking of them. Tomorrow is the end our 🥯 week. Hope you enjoyed!

Three years ago, Creve Coeur bid farewell to an iconic local establishment: The Bagel Factory. After 48 years of delighting the community with its New York-style water bagels, the shop at 11256 Olive Blvd. closed its doors for good in December 2022. At the time, a sign in the window read, “BUSINES...

01/16/2025

St. Louis has a proud bagel history. Here's just one chapter of the story.

Sometimes a bagel isn’t just a bagel. In St. Louis, it was a story, a tradition and, for a century, the backbone of a bakery that made the city’s kosher scene a little more delicious. This week, as we dive into bagel content—and carbs in general—we tip our hats (and our toasted bagels) to th...

01/15/2025

This is a developing story. We will update this link as new information becomes available.

(JTA) — Israel and Hamas have reportedly agreed to a deal that will cease more than a year of fighting in Gaza and Israel, bring dozens of Israeli hostages home and release hundreds of Palestinian security prisoners. The agreement was reportedly confirmed by multiple parties to the negotiation on ...

01/15/2025

Happy National Bagel Day to all who celebrate!

Heads up, St. Louis bagel lovers. The Gateway City has just scored a culinary homerun with the arrival of authentic New York bagels from the legendary Ess-a-Bagel. These aren’t just New York-style bagels; they’re the real deal—crafted with the same precision and tradition that have made Ess-a-...

01/14/2025

What is Habuyta all about? Here's your answer 👇👇

Even the most adventurous eater may not be familiar with egusi stew from West Africa. Or the savory Swahili rich dish known as pilau. Then there is sambusak, a Mediterranean golden meat-filled pastry. These are some of the unique international recipes available to home cooks, accompanied by step-by-...

01/13/2025

Help us spread the word please.

Editor’s Note: The On Being Jewish Now event with Zibby Owens and Alison Hammer, originally scheduled for Jan. 21 at Temple Emanuel, has been postponed. One of the featured guests, has a home in the Pacific Palisades and she focused on supporting her community. Please stay tuned for updates on the...

01/10/2025

There will be Shabbat services in Pasadena this weekend.

This story was originally published in the Forward. Click here to get the Forward’s free email newsletters delivered to your inbox. LOS ANGELES — There will be Shabbat services in Pasadena this weekend. That’s far more remarkable than it seems, considering the utter devastation the community f...

01/10/2025

Praying for LA

This story was originally published in the Forward. Click here to get the Forward’s free email newsletters delivered to your inbox. Louis Keene is covering the fires in Los Angeles, where he is based. Follow him on X for live updates on the fire. LOS ANGELES — When Rabbi Amy Bernstein fled her h...