Keep Block Yeshiva on the Millstone Campus I was extremely pleased to read the letter about Block Yeshiva High School (June 15) and I completely agree with the sentiments expressed in it. As a graduate of the school, I can attest to the impact the school...

Delta and Saudi Arabia Although not surprising, I obviously find it distasteful and aggravating that the Saudi government chooses to restrict the entry into their country of Jews and those with Israeli passports. Unfortunately, there is little I can do...

Can We Talk? series draws responsesIn the op-ed piece by Karen Aroesty (June 8), she concludes, "Terrorism can never be justified, even when cloaked in the respectability of artistic license." I absolutely agree.However, after seeing the dress rehearsal...

Faculty: Block Yeshiva is a community treasureWe, the general studies facilities at Louis and Sarah Block Yeshiva High School, would like to share some of our impressions with the St. Louis Jewish community.Collectively we have invested over 150 years...

Interfaith understanding and ‘Klinghoffer' operaI commend the efforts of the Jewish Light, through its articles in the current issue, in addressing issues raised by the scheduled performance of "The Death of Klinghoffer" by Opera Theatre of St. Louis.The...

Lawrence C. Friedman is correct (letter to the editor) that "rabbinic leadership has failed to agree on standards for conversion that would be recognized by all streams of Judaism" and I agree with him that this is unfortunate.  Until relatively recently,...

My family and I immigrated to the United States from South Africa 17 years ago - living in St. Louis for the past 14 years. We are parents of a number of children who are all in various stages of education in the Jewish day school system here in St. Louis.One...

The Torah portion recently read insynagogues throughout the world (Kedoshim) included these lines:"When a convert dwells among you in your land, do not taunt him.The convert who dwells with you shall be like a native among you,and you shall love him like...

It has often been said that peace won't become a reality in the Middle East until, or unless, the Arab countries and the Palestinians-particulary, the Palestinian terrorist organizations-recognize Israel's "right to exist." However, I submit that the...

Some day St. Louis will be on the map, as the place where Larry Levin, Publisher/CEO for the Jewish Light, founded the movement for "Interfaith Food."As a Reform Jew (my daughter's family belongs to Shaare Emeth) who believes in tikkun olam (Healing the...

During the past month, the United States Congress has declared a "war on women." A series of extreme anti-choice bills are moving their way through our national legislature, each of which would strike a grievous blow to women's access to reproductive...

Has the Light run out of material or have you lost your way? Space is usually at a premium in the Light. Why are you using valuable space to promote church activities? The article, "Family Friendly Fry-day Night," (March 30) is an outrage to be printed...