Remembering Peggy Lipton’s legacy
I found the Jan. 1 JTA article “9 Inspiring Jews who died in 2019” to be very interesting and inspiring. I am glad you included actress Peggy Lipton, who died at age 72 in May. However, there were two glaring...
Medical atlas’ history
The recent article about a medical atlas’ Holocaust history (Dec. 19, “Squaring an anatomy atlas’ Nazi history with its potential to heal”) brought up the inhumane treatment of humans and bodies and the horrible behavior...
Changes in BoliviaI write regarding the Dec. 13 commentary “Changes in Bolivia are Good for the Jews.” I have researched and lived in Bolivia on and off for over 25 years. The writer misrepresents president Evo Morales and events that led to his ouster. Morales...
Embarrassment, dismay at company’s practicesAs a volunteer tutor through OASIS, I recently had the privilege of attending a workshop presented by Bruce Hunter, a former school principal and facilitator for “CharacterPlus.” A program initiated by...
The choice is oursIn response to the Nov. 27 commentary “Two Events One Week Apart,” I offer my impression of two events four days apart that deal with the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Full disclosure, I am a co-sponsor of the second event.The first...
An invitation to learn more about St. Louis Friends of IsraelIn the Jewish Light’s Nov. 20 article about the “Breaking the Silence” event (hosted by J Street and The New Israel Fund at Congregation B’nai Amoona) mentioned a local, pro-Israel advocacy...
Vetting of author’s ‘truths’ neededI was so very disappointed to discover that a partner of the Jewish Federation of St. Louis — the St. Louis Jewish Book Festival — has chosen to disparage Israel and the Israel Defense Forces by featuring Yousef...
Despite progress, systemic racism persistsWe are writing in response to Marty Rochester Oct. 30 commentary, “Are We Exaggerating Racism?” Rochester is not suggesting anything new or innovative by way of stating that we live in a post-racial society....
Story on youth groups missed Friends of Israel ScoutsOn Oct. 9, the Jewish Light Ohr Chadash page published an article about Jewish Youth Groups in St. Louis. One Jewish Youth group, however, was missing from the list. That group is Shevet Keshet, the...
Residents of Covenant Place extend thanksIt is with great pleasure and gratitude the Russian community of Covenant Place wants to thank Joan Denison, Covenant Place’s executive director, and many people involved in the moving residents from Building...
I have never before written a letter to the editor. However I must take exception to Professor Marty Rochester’s Sept. 25 column “Who is to blame for polarization in America?” which is a whitewash of Republican responsibility for the situation we...
U.S. should take leadership role in Global FundThe next presidential campaign is closing in on us, and now the American people are looking for a strong leader yet again. A leader that will lead our country well and also represent us confidently on...
