By Robert P. Barnidge
• Published February 24, 2016
President Bill Clinton was in office for less than a year when Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin and Palestine Liberation Organization Chairman Yasser Arafat met on the White House lawn.On Sept. 13, 1993, Rabin and Arafat signed the Declaration of...
(JTA) — I have Tourette syndrome, a neurological disorder characterized by involuntary movements and noises called “tics.” My Tourette’s is relatively mild at this point, but I went through a turbulent adolescence when Tourette’s was the most...
By Cathleen Kronemer
• Published February 19, 2016
At the time of this writing, Mark and I are spending Valentine’s Day in Fort Meyers, Fla. Given the recent snowfall in St. Louis, it’s true what they say: “If you’re lucky enough to be at the beach, you’re lucky enough!”As we awaited the arrival...
BY Robert A. Cohn, Editor-in-Chief Emeritus
• Published February 17, 2016
Fans of the Rams can be forgiven for their sadness and anger over owner Stan Kroenke’s decision to move the franchise back to Los Angeles. There is already talk of bringing a Major League Soccer team to St. Louis. Let me humbly suggest that it is time...
By Roz Rothstein and Yitzhak Santis
• Published February 17, 2016
The wave of terror directed against Israelis by Palestinians certainly harms Israelis. It hurts the victims, mostly civilians, and their families. It also frightens most Israelis, making them feel less secure. Yet arguably, this Palestinian violence harms...
Response to Rep. Newman commentary[In response to State Rep. Stacey Newman’s January commentary, “What you can do about gun violence.”]Is there a contemporary reference to the often-quoted statistic that 40 percent of firearm purchases happen without...
In a recent post, I shared the results of one study that proved that your attitude can make a significant difference in your longevity. Other research has shown that a positive attitude helps aging retirees deal better with chronic illness, the loss...
By Rabbi Elizabeth Hersh
• Published February 16, 2016
What did the holidays mean to you this past season? For many, it is a time to celebrate family, school holidays and lots of delicious food! However, our culture has brainwashed us to shop, shop, and shop. Whether online or in the stores, we are searching...
REMEMBRANCEWASHINGTON (JTA) – “When there was no Jewish justice on the Supreme Court,” Antonin “Nino” Scalia told me, “I considered myself the Jewish justice.”After Abe Fortas resigned in May 1969, there would be no Jewish justice on the...
By Cathleen Kronemer
• Published February 11, 2016
“One banana, Two banana, Three banana, Four...” We all recall the rhyming chants we used to shout while jumping rope as children. After rushing through our lunchbox meals at school, we dashed out to the playground for jump rope games during recess....
By Norman W. Pressman
• Published February 10, 2016
Watching Richard Dreyfuss’ portrayal of Bernie Madoff in the recent ABC miniseries “Madoff” was both interesting and unsettling to me as a Jew. Were the constant references to Madoff’s religion and scenes of Jewish cultural activities an essential...
Missouri State Rep. Stacey Newman’s excellent commentary, “What you can do about gun violence” (St. Louis Jewish Light, Jan. 13), spells out exactly what needs to be done from a legislative standpoint to help curb the epidemic of gun violence that...
