St. Louis Friends of Israel, a non-profit, non-partisan, St. Louis-based organization, strongly condemns the warlike bombardment of Southern Israel by the terrorist group, Hamas, which controls Gaza. In the past two days, Hamas operatives have fired over...
Jewish Food Pantry needs contributions I am someone who uses the Harvey Kornblum Jewish Food Pantry every month (we are allowed one visit a month).I was very distressed and upset my last two visits to the Jewish Pantry because it was pretty...
Support for candidates on Aug. 7 ballotIt will take real leadership and integrity to restore the public’s faith in St. Louis County government. We have seen far too many revelations of questionable dealings, conflict between the administration and the...
Predicting Supreme Court Justices I respectfully dissent from Robert Cohn’s “historical perspective” that “Predicting new Supreme Court justice’s rulings is uncertain art,” in the July 4 edition. We now know that Brett Kavanaugh is Donald...
Film about Holocaust survivor inspires hope “Big Sonia” is remarkable, inspiring and a great opportunity to bring about change in our community. We have a unique opportunity to experience the power of optimism and determination and be inspired...
Response to Rochester column on liberalismMartin Rochester’s June 20 column “Here’s why liberalism is not my cup of latte” is one of his many commentaries attacking liberalism. He gives passing criticism of Trump and conservatism before getting...
What I’ve learned about Mr. Trump[Regarding Eric Mink’s June 6 commentary, “What we know about Trump after three years”] I write to suggest that Mink’s lesson be consigned, for the most part, to the list of his prior errors about President Donald...
Counterpoint to commentary Henry Schvey’s May 30 commentary, “Trump ends role as honest Mideast mediator,” is completely ridiculous and totally biased.First of all, I truly do sympathize with the loss of so many human lives; even if the latter...
President Donald Trump’s withdrawal from the JCPOA/Iran deal was the right decision.The notion that we were better off staying in the deal is not supported by Iran’s activity since the agreement. Iran was afforded immediate relief from sanctions and...
Broad Jewish support for anti-BDS bill The process to pass the Anti-Discrimination Against Israel Act in Missouri has been an adventure from the beginning of the process. Jenny Wolkowitz created a coalition of professional and lay Jewish leaders who...
As a retired educator and member of the education advisory committee for the Holocaust Museum and Learning Center, I want to thank the Jewish Light for “Keeping Memory Alive,” the inspiring front page April 18 article on the importance of the Holocaust...
Farewell from St. Louis Kollel directorDear fellow members of the St. Louis Jewish community, Many of you have already heard that my wife, Mindi, and I have decided to accept positions in Toronto. Before we turn the page to the next chapter, I would...
