Who’s to blame?The Light’s June 3 article “Where the Obama-Netanyahu relationship went wrong” by Ron Kampeas of JTA convinces me that the “Can We Talk?” series should cover the topic of whether it is safe to criticize the President of the...

Living and dying with dignityMarty Rochester’s May 20 column accomplishes two things for Jewish Light readers. First, he points out the importance of “living — and dying — with dignity.” Second, he highlights the many cogent points made by Atul...

JF&CS is community resource for indigent funeralsOne of the most basic responsibilities of a Jewish community is to ensure that its deceased members are treated with reverence and respect — the principle of kevod hamet. The May 6 Light article about...

Day schools come together for ‘Yachad’It was wonderful seeing the Yachad program on the cover of the Jewish Light (10 Iyar 5775/April 29, 2015) and to read the coverage of all of the wonderful events commemorating Yom HaZikaron and Yom HaAtzmaut. ...

Different approach needed  to end Iran’s nuclear program Two former secretaries of state, Henry Kissinger and George Shultz, commented on the many problems with President Barack Obama’s Iran deal, from a historical perspective.  For example, they...

Legislation could help train educators to recognize suicide warning signsI was saddened to read your March 11 article “Local teen’s suicide sheds light on tragedy of depression.” My thoughts and prayers are with the family of Michael Worth as they...

Recent tragedy raises questions about community resources available to help  While the “rough and tumble” nature of contemporary politics deserves serious thought (March 4 story, “Rough-and-tumble politics may have led Schweich into despair”),...

Medicaid expansionI can’t believe that we are still talking about this in 2015, but the Missouri legislature still has not expanded Medicaid. Each time I speak to legislators opposed to the effort, they respond with either misinformation or outright...

Netanyahu’s visitBoth the Light’s Jan. 28 editorial “Cross Talk,” sharply criticizing Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s upcoming visit, and the Feb. 4 letter from Rabbi Jeffrey Stiffman supporting of the editorial, are terribly wrong....

Readers react to editorialCongratulations on the Light’s brilliant editorial “Cross Talk” (Jan. 28). The incredible ego of (Israel Prime Minister Benjamin) Netanyahu has brought him into conflict with the President of the United States, Israel’s...

Commentary needs balanceWhile I appreciate Martin Rochester’s provocative review of election returns in “Ten Reflections on the New Congress” (Jan. 7), the commentary is more of a partisan Republican statement than a balanced analysis of the 2014...

Kudos for Dec. 31 edition Congratulations to the Light for your Dec. 31 edition, which included several excellent features. In her News & Schmooze column, Ellen Futterman’s interview of Rabbi Mark Shook presented the Rabbi’s wonderful and meaningful...