WASHINGTON — Donald Trump has promised to protect Jewish Americans. But now, some Jews are wondering whether they need protection from him.
In speeches Thursday night — the first to a small crowd of donors and backers billed as a “Fighting Antisemitism”...
Few of them had ever met or even heard of her, but tens of thousands of St. Louisans and hundreds of thousands of others around the world had their lives changed through the quietly relentless commitment of Cheryl Ann (“Cheri”) Fox.
Cheri, who...
Libby Kusman, September 20, 2024
Beloved wife of the late Martin Kusman; dear mother and mother-in-law of William Kusman (Michelle) and Michelle Karabas (Bill). She was a proud grandmother of Michael Trager-Kusman (Erin), Andrew Trager-Kusman (Helene),...
WASHINGTON — Speaking at antisemitism event on Thursday, Donald Trump doubled down on attacks on American Jews — those who do not vote for him.
He suggested that Jews would be to blame if he loses in November. He also said American Jews who vote...
On September 19, 2024, Dr. David M. Reisler passed away peacefully surrounded by his wife of 63 years, Fran (Fredman) Reisler, his children, Michael, Ronnie, Susan, and Larry, and his son-in-law Tzvi. Though his activities centered on a distinguished...
Since Donald Trump amplified baseless rumors about Haitian migrants eating pets in Springfield, Ohio, last week, the community has been beset with bomb threats and white nationalist activity. Adding to the controversy, a local rabbi criticizes Haitian...
Andrew Silow-Carroll, JTA
• Published September 19, 2024
First came the explosions. Then came the jokes. Within minutes of news that several members of Hezbollah were killed and hundreds wounded by pagers that had been doctored to explode en masse, allegedly by Israel, Jews on social media shared memes celebrating...
Hundreds of electronic devices held by Hezbollah operatives in Lebanon exploded for the second straight day, killing 14 people and wounding 450, in a continuation of a mass attack that the terror group has blamed on Israel.
The devices exploding on...
Eugene “Gene” Maurice Kornblum was born July 21, 1935, passed away in St. Louis on September 17, 2024. Through his vision and innovation, he built St. Louis Music Inc., the family business founded in 1922, into one of the premiere companies in...
Debra Sue Rothman, February 1, 1955 - September 17, 2024
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Debra Sue Rothman on September 17, 2024. Debby was the beloved daughter of the late Aaron Cohen and the late Ilien (the late Gerald)...
Lawrence P. Badler, September 16, 2024
On September 16, 2024, Lawrence "Larry" Badler passed away peacefully. His life centered around his beloved wife Laurie and their children Matt, Sara, and Jacqueline. Larry cherished his grandchildren—Camille,...
WASHINGTON — Should the U.S. government address antisemitism on its own, or as part of the broader fight against prejudice?
That’s the question that occupied — and divided — Republican and Democratic senators on Tuesday at an emotional hearing...
