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St. Louis Jewish leaders condemn antisemitic social media posts

St. Louis Jewish leaders condemn antisemitic social media posts

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content OfficerPublished August 12, 2024

In the aftermath of Cori Bush's primary loss last Tuesday, tensions surrounding the St. Louis political landscape have intensified, especially concerning issues of antisemitism. Last week, the ADL Heartland office reacted on social media to a post...

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...

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...

Carol Loeb (right) with St. Louis Science Center CEO Todd Bastean and Elisabeth Greenwood, the recipient of the Loeb Prize for excellence in teaching science and mathematics.

How the legacy of Jerome and Carol Loeb is still transforming education

By Bill Motchan, Special to the Jewish LightPublished August 8, 2024

Elisabeth Greenwood always knew what she wanted to do for a living. “I declared in the second grade that I wanted to be a teacher,” said Greenwood, who this fall will begin her 12th year teaching chemistry at Belleville East High School.  On May...

Cantor Shirel Richman

Israeli-born cantor takes over baton at UH

BY MOLLY LEVINE, SPECIAL TO THE JEWISH LIGHTPublished August 8, 2024

A renovated sanctuary is not the only change at United Hebrew Congregation this summer. Cantor Ron Eichaker will retire Aug. 31 and transition to his new role as cantor emeritus. Cantor Shirel Richman, who was born and raised in Jerusalem, will succeed...

St. Louisans mark 10 months since Hamas attack

St. Louisans mark 10 months since Hamas attack

Bill Motchan, Special To The Jewish LightPublished August 7, 2024

Nearly 40 members of the Jewish community gathered at United Hebrew Congregation on Wednesday evening, August 7, in a show of solidarity and support for Israel. The date marks the 10th month since the Hamas attack. Led by Rabbi Jeffrey Abraham,...

Cori Bush and Wesley Bell.

How St. Louis Jewish voters mobilized in Missouri’s 1st Congressional District primary

Jordan Palmer and Ellen FuttermanPublished August 7, 2024

Overwhelming support from the St. Louis Jewish community turned out to be critical to St. Louis County Prosecutor Wesley Bell’s victory Tuesday over incumbent Rep. Cori Bush, a two-term progressive and outspoken critic...

Pro-Israel groups helped defeat Cori Bush. Why aren’t they targeting Ilhan Omar?

Pro-Israel groups helped defeat Cori Bush. Why aren’t they targeting Ilhan Omar?

By Jacob Kornbluh, The ForwardPublished August 7, 2024

Pro-Israel groups celebrated a second victory Tuesday in their campaign to unseat Israel’s staunchest critics in Congress when Rep. Cori Bush of Missouri lost in the Democratic primary. Rep. Jamaal Bowman was defeated in June. The American Israel Public...

Avi Rosenberg

He’s not Nate, but close: Meet Avi Rosenberg, owner of ‘Nate’s Kosher Deli,’ opening today

Bill Motchan, Special To The Jewish LightPublished August 7, 2024

Nate's Kosher Deli will officially open on Thursday, August 8, initially offering only kosher butcher service. Chicken, beef, and lamb will be cut to order and available pre-packaged. The business at 10405 Old Olive Street Road is working under the supervision...

With antisemitism on the ballot, Wesley Bell ousts Cori Bush in high-stakes Missouri primary

With antisemitism on the ballot, Wesley Bell ousts Cori Bush in high-stakes Missouri primary

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content OfficerPublished August 6, 2024

In a closely contested primary, St. Louis County prosecutor Wesley Bell has defeated incumbent Rep. Cori Bush for Missouri’s 1st Congressional District seat, according the Associated Press.  The victory marks a significant shift in the district, with...

Joseph Hirsch, American, 1910–1981; “Fruit in the Rain”, about 1938; watercolor over graphite, with scraped highlights; 14 1/4 x 17 7/8 in.; Saint Louis Art Museum, Gift of the Federal Works Agency, Work Projects Administration 290:1943

Jewish artists shine as part of newest St. Louis Art Museum’ exhibition

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content OfficerPublished August 5, 2024

Back in the 1930s, as Franklin Roosevelt's New Deal and its Works Progress Administration aimed to steer the country back to prosperity, the government came up with a bold plan. They decided to hire over 10,000 American artists to create various forms...

Photo by Bill Motchan.

St. Louis Jewish community steps up big for area kids

Bill Motchan, Special to the Jewish Light=Published August 5, 2024

A line of excited children waited patiently for their turn to get coats, hats and school supplies at the annual Back To School! Store held Sunday, Aug. 4 at Temple Israel. The event helps provide 2,100 elementary school children in underserved communities...

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