High school has always been a time to treasure.  What could be better than meeting new friends, attending dances and parties, and cheering at football games?  Along with the intensive studying that goes hand-in-hand with high school/college prep coursework,...

This story was originally published on October 19, 2016 The one-woman play “Golda’s Balcony,” which is being performed through Oct. 30 at the New Jewish Theatre, features actress Lavonne Byers in a stunning portrayal of the late Israeli Prime...

On June 2, 2015, Elsie Shemin Roth and her sister Ina Bass stood in front of many family members as President Barack Obama presented them with the congressional Medal of Honor awarded posthumously to their father, William Shemin, for his bravery in World...

Ask any teacher. Ask any informed parent. Educational standards are in free fall across America, perhaps around the world. And in St. Louis, an extraordinary institution has closed its doors. Block Yeshiva High School did not come into existence as something...

I recently got a call from a high school classmate, “I’m thinking about retiring, but I have no idea what I want to do.”Just last week, a friend said, “The kids are finally well settled.  My focus for so long has been on them.  Where am I going...

Editor’s note: The following is an edited excerpt of a eulogy Nathan Crall delivered at the memorial service for his cousin Samantha Crall, who committed suicide in September. For the full version of Nathan’s eulogy, please visit stljewishlight.com/crallOn...

 Sunday’s night’s second presidential debate at Washington University, like much of the entire campaign, was filled with rancor, vitriol, disrespect and an utter lack of civility — except for one surprising shining moment. An audience member, Karl...

Many of my clients ask me for basic nutritional guidance.  Since I am a Certified Health Coach in addition to a Certified Personal Trainer, I try to guide them on a healthier path, and one that can be easily adaptive to health or religious concerns.I...

Anyone who has ever purchased an engagement ring or a wedding band is aware of the 4Cs of diamond selection: Color, Cut, Clarity and Carat weight.  These form the basis for assessing the quality of the gemstone (okay, so the 5th and rarely mentioned...

Until 16 months ago, the core question of the 2016 presidential campaign — over and above matters of justice and fairness, peace and war and the survival of the planet — was whether we the people of the United States of America would choose a qualified...