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St. Louis Jewish Light

A nonprofit, independent news source to inform, inspire, educate and connect the St. Louis Jewish community.

St. Louis Jewish Light

New York City Comptroller Brad Lander in his Manhattan office, July 18, 2024.

Who is Brad Lander, the St. Louisan and New York City comptroller weighing a run for mayor?

Luke Tress, JTAPublished July 29, 2024

On Sunday afternoons, a small group of Israeli-led activists gathers in Manhattan’s Union Square to hold signs reading “There is no military solution,” chant “Ceasefire now” and call for the return of Hamas’ hostages and an end to the occupation...

Lois Levin Goldberg

Lois Levin Goldberg

Published July 28, 2024

Lois Levin Goldberg, July 23, 2024 Beloved wife of the late Alan “Bud” Goldberg for 62 years.  Loving mother of Stephen (Lori) Goldberg, Paul Goldberg and Mark (Amy) Goldberg.  Adoring grandmother of Jennifer, Lauren, Jessica, and Meredith...

Diann Joy Bank

Diann Joy Bank

Published July 28, 2024

Diann Joy Bank, July 27, 2024 Beloved wife of Colman Bank; dear mother of the late Nathan A. Bank, Dr. Adam Bank (Vivi) and Jason Bank (Bluma Sheindl); loving grandmother of Stephanie, Danny, Moshe, Chasdeya, Yehoshua, and Moriyah Bank dear daughter...

An image of the soccer field in Majdal Shams following the attack that killed 12 children and teens.

Rocket from Lebanon kills 12 children and teens in Israel, raising prospects of broader war

Ben Sales, JTAPublished July 27, 2024

A rocket fired from Lebanon struck a soccer field in the Golan Heights, killing 12 people ages 20 and under, in the worst attack on civilians in Israel since Oct. 7. The attack, which Israel has attributed to the Lebanese terror group Hezbollah,...

Susan Molasky “Susie” Bernstein

Susan Molasky “Susie” Bernstein

Published July 26, 2024

Susan Molasky “Susie” Bernstein, July 25, 2024 Susan Kay (Molasky) Bernstein passed away peacefully on July 25th surrounded by her immediate family. Susie was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 57 years, Robert S. “Boppo” Bernstein....

Seth A. Chernick

Seth A. Chernick

Published July 26, 2024

July 21, 2024. Seth A. Chernick of Weston, MA (formerly of Providence, RI), after defying a terminal diagnosis of widely metastatic gastric cancer for over five years. He was a proud graduate of Brown University and Northwestern’s Kellogg School...

Rochelle Beth Goldman

Rochelle Beth Goldman

Published July 25, 2024

Rochelle Beth Goldman, 61, passed away suddenly on July 22, 2024. Beloved daughter of the late Irene “Renee” Levy Goldman and the late Max Goldman; dear sister of Steven Goldman; kindhearted niece and cousin in the Levy and Goldman extended families. Special...

A protester holds up a Hamas flag and a sign invoking the "final solution" at Union Station near the U.S. Capitol, July 24, 2024. (ADL on X)

Kamala Harris condemns antisemitic, anti-American protesters of Netanyahu’s speech

Ron Kampeas, JTAPublished July 25, 2024

WASHINGTON — Vice President Kamala Harris condemned antisemitic and anti-American displays during protests against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s speech to Congress, joining a growing number of politicians from both parties. “I...

Stuart A. Mandel

Stuart A. Mandel

Published July 24, 2024

Stuart A. Mandel, July 24, 2024 Beloved husband of Paula Carey Mandel.  Dear father of Amy Elizabeth Mandel of Ketchikan, Alaska.  Loving brother of the late Alan Mandel and the late Burton (Pat) Mandel.  Beloved brother-in-law of Joe (Louise...

Netanyahu tells Congress Israel ‘will not relent’ until it defeats Hamas

Ben Sales, JTAPublished July 24, 2024

In a defiant speech to the U.S. Congress, Benjamin Netanyahu vowed to continue fighting in Gaza until Israel achieves “total victory” over Hamas and, in the face of virulent opposition at home and abroad, argued that the war was a shared fight for...

Former U.S. President Donald Trump speaks at a rally outside Schnecksville Fire Hall, in Schnecksville, Pennsylvania, April 13, 2024. (Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)

Donald Trump once again says he is ‘amazed’ Jews who support Israel vote for Democrats

Ron Kampeas, JTAPublished July 24, 2024

WASHINGTON — Donald Trump again said he finds it “amazing” American Jews vote for Democrats and said many do not like Israel, an accusation that has infuriated Jewish groups in the past and that Trump made shortly before he is due to meet with Israeli...

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