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Local governments are losing the fight against antisemitism. Here’s how to win

Joel Rubin, The ForwardPublished November 7, 2022
Twice in the past five years, neo-Nazis and KKK members have come here to spew their hatred in my town, writes a local Jewish politician
Jewish Trivia:  Pew Research Survey

Jewish Trivia:  Pew Research Survey

MARK ZIMMERMAN, SPECIAL FOR THE JEWISH LIGHTPublished October 31, 2022

The Pew Research Center recently surveyed 10,588 Americans about their attitudes regarding religion’s role in public life. The survey found that 60% of respondents believe that “the founders of America intended for the U.S. to be a ‘Christian nation’.”...

Who’s on my shirt?

Published October 26, 2022

Why Going Digital with Healthcare Results Can Spike our Blood Pressure

Why Going Digital with Healthcare Results Can Spike our Blood Pressure

BARBARA BALLINGER AND MARGARET CRANE, Special To The Jewish LightPublished October 25, 2022

We're old enough to remember when medical information was shared differently. You went to your doctor, had certain tests performed, and the doctor-or maybe a nurse-would call you and relay results by phone and also sometimes in a written copy mailed to...

Karen Suzanne "Sue" (nee Quick) Tennenbaum

Karen Suzanne “Sue” (nee Quick) Tennenbaum

Published October 13, 2022

Born March 5, 1947, passed away on October 9, 2022 Beloved mother of Michael (Lisa) Tennenbaum and Stephanie (Bob) Rubenstein. Adored grandmother to Nathan, Rebekah and Hannah.  Dear sister to Julia (Jerry) Stroessner, Mike (Pam) Quick and Allison...

Learning to treasure alone time is axiomatic

Learning to treasure alone time is axiomatic

Published October 11, 2022

Party of One: Me, Myself and I When Noah took two of everything on his ark, it reinforced the notion that people should go in pairs. We agree. We live in a couples' society. It's great to have a significant other, plus a bestie or two. Scientists say...

What we absolutely can’t live without that makes us feel so good

What we absolutely can’t live without that makes us feel so good

BARBARA BALLINGER AND MARGARET CRANEPublished September 13, 2022

There are days when you might be down in the dumps, feeling sorry for yourself, your kids, grandkids, other loved ones and friends. We know that feeling well. And we regularly experience it on departed loved ones’ birthdays and anniversaries, whether...

Printable Recipe: Regal Fresh Fruit and Sorbet Dessert

Margi Lenga Kahn, Special to the Jewish LightPublished September 9, 2022

This is a simple, elegant, delicious, and healthy way to complete your holiday feast. For this composed dessert, you will need 1 of each for every serving: kiwi, red plum, and scoop of lime sorbet. The fruit can be sliced and even arranged on individual...

Printable Recipe: Roasted Cauliflower with Lentils, Dates, and Pomegranate Arils

Published September 9, 2022

(Recipe adapted from Flavors of the Sun by Christine Sahadi Whelan) ingredients: 1 medium head of cauliflower, stem and greens discarded, and cauliflower broken into florets ½ tsp. ground cumin ¼ tsp. ground cinnamon ¼ tsp. ground ginger ...

Printable Recipe: Jeweled Farro Pilaf 

Printable Recipe: Jeweled Farro Pilaf 

Published September 9, 2022

(Recipe adapted from Flavors of the Sun by Christine Sahadi Whelan) Don’t even think about skipping the first step of this recipe. The toasted farro is what sets this dish apart from all other grain dishes. Do pay attention, however, when toasting...

Saving the soul of the  nation, one vote at a time

Saving the soul of the nation, one vote at a time

By Rabbi Susan Talve and Sara RuizPublished September 7, 2022

“Ashrei,” is the first word in the Book of Psalms.  Often translated as “happy,” “ashrei” can also mean forward and upward.  For 38 years, Central Reform Congregation has worked to move our region forward on a path towards justice and dignity...

Artist's rendering of the new St. Louis Kaplan Feldman Holocaust Museum.

St. Louis Kaplan Feldman Holocaust Museum announces inaugural membership program

Published September 6, 2022

The St. Louis Kaplan Feldman Holocaust Museum, which will reopen to the public Nov. 2 after undergoing a $21 million expansion, has created a new membership program and giving society. Memberships start at $36 annually. All members receive complimentary...

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