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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

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

St. Louis Jewish Light

Obituary

Joan Cohen

Published April 2, 2024

Joan Cohen, Sunday, March 31st, 2024 Beloved wife of the late Dale Cohen; dear mother of Michael (Katya) Cohen and the late Sharon Cohen; dear brother of Alan (Marilyn) Rotenberg; dear sister-in-law of Jerry (Theresa) Cohen; dear Aunt, Great-Aunt, Cousin,...

BF (Bernard Frederick) Helman

BF (Bernard Frederick) Helman

Published April 2, 2024

BF (Bernard Frederick) Helman died peacefully Friday, Mar. 29, in suburban St. Louis, after a long illness.  He was 76. Actor, poet, writer, film expert and enthusiastic observer of politics, BF was truly a Renaissance man, with sharp wit and endless...

People gather around the damaged car used by U.S.-based aid group World Central Kitchen, that was hit by an Israeli strike in Deir al-Balah in the central Gaza Strip on April 2, 2024. (AFP via Getty Images)

Israel says its strike killed 7 World Central Kitchen humanitarian aid workers in Gaza

Ron Kampeas, JTAPublished April 2, 2024

(JTA) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel’s military was responsible for what he called a “tragic” and “unintentional” strike that killed seven workers affiliated with the international aid nonprofit World Central Kitchen...

A general view of the Al Jazeera logo during day two of Web Summit Qatar 2024 at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center, Feb. 28, 2024. in Doha, Qatar. (Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile for Web Summit Qatar via Getty Images)

White House worries as Netanyahu plans Al Jazeera closure

Published April 1, 2024

(JTA) — The Biden White House said it was “concerning” that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu planned to close down the Israeli offices of the Al Jazeera, based on a law just passed by Israel’s parliament, the Knesset. Netanyahu, posting...

Dr. Rabbi Joseph Feder

Dr. Rabbi Joseph Feder

Published April 1, 2024

Dr. Rabbi Joseph Feder, February 20, 1932 - February 7, 2024 Joseph Feder, a distinguished scientist and Torah scholar passed away in St. Louis on February 7, 2024 (28th Sh’vat 5784).  Funeral services and interment were held Friday, February...

Rhonda Joy Banford

Rhonda Joy Banford

Published April 1, 2024

Rhonda Joy Banford, survived by her loving husband, David Banford, her two daughters, Alyssa Banford (Bradley Biesinger) and Caitlin Banford (Cam Maloni) and her brand new grandbaby, Lola Joy Maloni, passed the morning of March 31st. Born and raised...

Obituary

Stanley Irwin Gilula

Published April 1, 2024

On February 26, 2024, Stanley Irwin Gilula peacefully passed away, in Portland, Oregon, surrounded by his family. He was 76 years old. He was born in West Frankfort, Illinois and was one of seven children. He is preceded in death by his parents, Dr...

Sandra Bette Kaiser

Sandra Bette Kaiser

Published April 1, 2024

Sandra Bette Kaiser, 89, departed this world peacefully March 25th, 2024 surrounded by love - leaving behind family and friends who will deeply miss her kindness, warmth, and her always sweet smile. Sandra was the wife of her late husband Arthur Kaiser...

Harriet Schneider

Harriet Schneider

Published April 1, 2024

Harriet Schneider, March 31, 2024 Beloved wife of the late Harold “Ace” Schneider for 62 years; dear mother and mother-in-law of Stuart Schneider (Debbie) and Karen Rosenberg (Barry) of Overland Park, KS; dear grandmother of Jessica Schwartzman...

Rep. Tim Walberg, a Michigan Republican, leaves a meeting of the House Republican Conference at the Capitol Hill Club, Feb. 28, 2023. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call/Getty Images)

Michigan congressman says he wasn’t advising nuclear war after telling Israel to approach Gaza ‘like Nagasaki and Hiroshima’

Ron Kampeas, JTAPublished April 1, 2024

WASHINGTON (JTA) — U.S. Rep. Tim Walberg released a statement saying he wasn’t calling for nuclear war after he came under fire for advising Israel to “get it over quick” with Hamas in Gaza, “like Nagasaki and Hiroshima,” the Japanese cities...

Myrna Sokolik

Myrna Sokolik

Published March 29, 2024

Myrna Sokolik, March 29, 2024, beloved wife of the late Jerry Sokolik, most loving mother of Bruce (Nancy) Sokolik, Joel (Vicki), Sokolik, and Sherry (Craig) Dedert, best Grandma to Jamie (Nik) Miller, Brian (Paige) Sokolik, Cori and Cameron Sokolik,...

Rosalind (Roz) D. Kessler

Rosalind (Roz) D. Kessler

Published March 29, 2024

Rosalind (Roz) D. Kessler, who was cherished by her loved ones and touched the lives of everyone who knew her, passed away on March 27, 2024 at the age of 95. Roz was born May 13, 1928 to the late Meyer and the late Wilma Goldstein in St. Louis; she...

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