A woman in Lithuania marking the 75th anniversary of the Holocaust at a ceremony in Veliucionys, on the outskirts of Vilna, one of the most neglected of the 227 mass graves of Holocaust victims in the country, Sept. 23, 2016. (Courtesy of Efraim Zuroff)(JTA)...
Jewish Light Editorial
• Published September 28, 2016
“Turning and turning in the widening gyre. The falcon cannot hear the falconer. Things fall apart; the centre cannot hold; Mere anarchy is loosed upon the world.”—W. B. Yeats; “The Second Coming,” 1919 Jeremy Corbyn, described by conservative...
Thank you for Jewish community’s support of Arts & Faith St. LouisThe Jewish community played a central role in the successful efforts which made the 2001 production of the opera “The Death of Klinghoffer” in St. Louis an opportunity for building...
By Cathleen Kronemer, NSCA-CPT, Certified Health Coach
• Published September 28, 2016
The High Holy days are upon us! This is such a fabulous time of year, rich with customs, prayer, and of course, apples and honey. There are so many “messages” implicit within these days, especially during the 10 Days of Teshuvah, that period of time...
Traditionally, most American presidential elections are not determined by voter concerns about foreign policy and which candidate can better keep America safe. To the extent that voters cast their ballots based on candidate issue-positions, as opposed...
By Stefan Krieger and Charles Manekin
• Published September 21, 2016
As university professors, as committed Jews and as friends, we were puzzled by Arnold Eisen’s recent op-ed for JTA, “Jewish pride on campus is under siege. Here’s what your kids can do to fight back.”It is not because we disagree with his positions...
Call for actionTwenty-three years ago there was a bombing in a marketplace in Sarajevo. Eighty people were killed and a close-up of an 8-year-old little girl wounded was the image that demanded that I should do something, right now. No more watching...
By Cathleen Kronemer, NSCA-CPT, Certified Health Coach
• Published September 21, 2016
If you happen to know any endurance athletes, such as runners or cyclists, you are already aware that much of their training table contains carbohydrates. These are the foods that will fuel the body, keep the glycogen levels appropriate, and are usually...
By Jason Dov Greenblatt
• Published September 19, 2016
Donald Trump speaking at a rally in San Diego, Calif., May 27, 2016. (Spencer Platt/Getty Images)NEW YORK (JTA) — As my family and I prepare for Rosh Hashanah, we look back with grateful hearts for the brachot, blessings, in our lives. We take time...
Stuart E. Eizenstat
• Published September 19, 2016
Hillary Clinton addressing the annual policy conference of the American Israel Public Affairs Committee in Washington, D.C., March 21, 2016. (Alex Wong/Getty Images)WASHINGTON, D.C. (JTA) — I support Hillary Clinton for president because I have seen...
“The Jewish Federation of St. Louis is not a fundraising organization.”When I first made this statement, it struck a lot of people as a strange thing to say. Yes, the Jewish Federation of St. Louis raises as much as $20 million each year, including...
By Cathleen Kronemer, NSCA-CPT, Certified Health Coach
• Published September 14, 2016
When we think about all the factors that contribute to preparing for a great workout, many things come to mind:• Did I take in enough protein / carbs in my pre-workout meal?• Did I get in all of my supplements this morning?• What body part am I...
