Kosher and Jewish Life in St. Louis

St. Louis is a city and port in the U.S. state of Missouri. The city developed along the western bank of the Mississippi River, which forms Missouri's border with Illinois. The area of present-day Missouri was part of Spanish Louisiana from 1761 until 1803. The city is defined by music and the performing arts, especially its association with blues, jazz, and ragtime. St. Louis is home to the St. Louis Symphony, the second-oldest symphony orchestra in the United States. The population of St Louis was calculated as 317,419 in 2014. The city operates more than 100 parks, with amenities that include sports facilities, playgrounds, concert areas, picnic areas, and lakes. Forest Park, located on the western edge of city, is the largest, occupying 1,400 acres of land, making it almost twice as large as Central Park in New York City. The park is home to five major institutions, including the St. Louis Art Museum, the St. Louis Zoo, the St. Louis Science Center, the Missouri History Museum, and the Muny amphitheatre. St Lois is also known for its 630 feet (190 m) tall Gateway Arch, designed by noted architect Eero Saarinen and completed on October 18, 1965.