BY ROBERT A. COHN, Editor-in-Chief Emeritus
• Published November 30, 2016
“CASTRO DEAD” shouted the headline in the Miami Herald announcing the passing of Fidel Castro, who led a revolution to seize power in Cuba, which he ruled with an iron fist for nearly six decades. Castro was an iconic world figure throughout his...
A different perspective on BarakAfter reading the Light’s Nov. 9 article “Ehud Barak urges leaders to talk less, act more,” I would like to remind everyone that this is the same man, who as Israeli Prime Minister in 2000, was ready to summarily...
By Cathleen Kronemer, NSCA-CPT, Certified Health Coach
• Published November 24, 2016
It is hard for many individuals to think about and set New Year’s resolutions, particularly when we are not yet into the month of December. Planning for family gatherings such as Thanksgiving, preparing and savoring all of the time-honored once-a-year...
Several evenings ago, my wife and I were driving an older friend home from a birthday dinner. As we started out, I mentioned that the Trump election was quite a surprise.The woman, who’s been a family friend for many decades, said she has never feared...
JCRC, interfaith coalition statementWe, the undersigned individuals and communities of faith from across the St Louis region, strongly denounce the appointment of Stephen K. Bannon as Chief Strategist and Senior Counselor to the President-elect. As the...
Bruce Abramson and Jeff Ballabon
• Published November 18, 2016
Bruce Abramson (Courtesy of Abramson)Editor’s note: The upset victory by Donald Trump in the 2016 elections stunned a Jewish activist and leadership class that is at times as divided as the electorate at large. JTA asked some of those leaders to...
By Cathleen Kronemer, NSCA-CPT, Certified Health Coach
• Published November 17, 2016
As Thanksgiving approaches, there is much talk of…what else? Food! Recipes passed down through generations, familiar aromas filling the kitchen, families and friends gathering to watch football before the hearty meal…it all seems very “Norman Rockwell”...
Every election has consequences; few elections produce results as unexpected as those of last Tuesday. Whether you celebrated the outcome or were disappointed by the result, it will take some time to understand what the consequences for our community...
We are all still recovering from the shock of the 2016 presidential election. Virtually nobody, including the leading political scientists in the country, predicted the outcome that saw Donald Trump defeat Hillary Clinton. We are left with deciphering...
Rabbi Jack Moline says the choice of Stephen Bannon as chief strategist is a clear indication that concerns about Donald Trump are well-founded. (Courtesy of the Interfaith Alliance)Editor’s note: The upset victory by Donald Trump in the 2016 elections...
When I was preparing to retire, I asked former colleagues who had previously made the leap, “What has surprised you in retirement?” There were a number of common themes in their responses, and among these was a sentiment echoed by many. In one...
Jonathan Arkush: Donald Trump’s deeply offensive comments caused real anger among many Jews. (Courtesy of Board of Deputies of British Jews)Editor’s note: The upset victory by Donald Trump in the 2016 elections stunned a Jewish activist and leadership...
