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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

Donald Trump speaks during an event at his Mar-a-Lago home in Palm Beach, Fla., Nov. 15, 2022. (Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

Trump says he would have gotten Iran nuclear deal in second term

JNS StaffPublished August 8, 2024

Former U.S. President Donald Trump at a press conference on Thursday claimed that had he won re-election in 2020, he would have made a new deal with Iran to prevent the Islamic Republic from acquiring nuclear weapons. “I would have had a deal done...

Rep. Cori Bush, a Missouri Democrat, gestures to the crowd prior to delivering her concession speech during a primary election watch party at Chevre Events, St. Louis, Aug. 6, 2024. (Michael B. Thomas/Getty Images)

White House slams Cori Bush’s threat to AIPAC to ‘tear your kingdom down’

Ron Kampeas, JTAPublished August 8, 2024

(JTA) — WASHINGTON — The White House condemned as “inflammatory” a pledge by Missouri Rep. Cori Bush to AIPAC that she would “tear your kingdom down,” implying that heated rhetoric like hers could inspire political violence. Bush, a member...

Reject choice between ethics and competence — you can’t have one without the other

By Rabbi Yonason GoldsonPublished August 8, 2024

This column is not about politics. It’s about leadership. It’s about how leaders who communicate honestly, inspire trust and model integrity achieve enduring success while promoting positive cultural change. That’s why I try to avoid any discussion...

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Discover the secret behind Moses’ final message

By Rabbi Josef DavidsonPublished August 8, 2024

Every parent has at one time or another instructed his/her child to “use your words” when asking for something instead of using pointing, grunting, crying, yelling or such nonverbal behavior.  Human beings are verbal creatures, and if children are...

A postcard from the turn of the century showing the Jewish neighborhood of Rhodes. History & Art Images via Getty Images

Remembering the Jews of Rhodes and their long journey to Auschwitz

Devin Naar, University of WashingtonPublished August 8, 2024

In the Old Town of Rhodes, a picturesque tourist destination in the Aegean Sea, stands a monument to a dark period in the island’s past. In the former “Djuderia,” the Jewish quarter, a marble obelisk commemorates the deportation of the island’s...

Discover the latest game-changing features at Camp Sabra

Discover the latest game-changing features at Camp Sabra

Published August 8, 2024

Camp Sabra has done some enhancing this summer and is opening three newly dedicated areas that should enhance the camp experience for all campers: The Helene Barcoff Family Resort Pavilion, Eli's Patio and Koritz Crossing. These additions are thanks to...

Bryce Bussard

Former St. Louisan launches expanding business in Florida

Published August 8, 2024

Former St. Louisan Bryce Bussard started Handy Hunks based in Naples, Fla. Specializing in window cleaning, pressure washing, roof cleaning and paver sealing, Handy Hunks caters to clients across southern Florida. Bussard’s company is expanding and...

Megan Wallis

Creve Coeur’s Conquer Therapy Services welcomes Megan Wallis

Published August 8, 2024

Megan Wallis has joined Conquer Therapy Services in Creve Coeur as an occupational therapist. She works one-on-one with individuals, birth through early adulthood, on various skills that allow for a successful, fulfilling, independent and participatory...

Annie Rothenberg

Big win for teachers with Annie Rothenberg’s leadership

Published August 8, 2024

Annie Rothenberg was awarded Advocate of the Year by the Maplewood Richmond Heights School District. She helped lead the teacher’s union as they reached a collective bargaining agreement with the school district. It is the first such agreement between...

Sarah Davidovits

New role for Sarah Davidovits at Special School District

Published August 8, 2024

The Special School District Board of Education has appointed Sarah Davidovits as the new director of Special Education. She was most recently the assistant principal at Gotsch Intermediate School in Affton. Davidovits is a member of Agudas Israel of...

Ron Cytron

Ron Cytron honored by Ladue Schools

Published August 8, 2024

The Ladue School District Board of Education honored Ron Cytron with a Volunteer of the Year Award. He has shared his musical talents with the district for over 25 years; playing piano and guitar to accompany Conway, Old Bonhomme and Reed elementary schools...

Charlie Foxman

Charlie Foxman takes on leadership role in Chesterfield

Published August 8, 2024

Charlie Foxman has been elected chairman of Chesterfield’s Parks and Recreation Advisory Board.  The board is responsible for maintenance, improvements, and new development. Foxman, a certified martial arts instructor and senior fitness and wellness/weight-loss...

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