Three strikes and you’re out may work in baseball, but not in the hardball of Israeli politics. Incumbent Prime Minister Benjamin (Bibi) Netanyahu has already served a record number of years as leader of Israel’s fractious government and the conservative...
JEWISH LIGHT EDITORIAL
• Published November 21, 2019
The Sh’ma prayer, the eternal watchword of the Jewish faith, commands us to hear, to listen. But recent public discussions about how American Jews should relate to the State of Israel have ignored that plea, devolving from legitimate passion into...
JEWISH LIGHT EDITORIAL
• Published November 14, 2019
After an exhaustive search, the Jewish Federation of St. Louis has named Brian Herstig to be the next president and CEO of the community-wide philanthropic organization. Herstig is a solid choice to lead the Federation in a time of concerns and challenges...
JEWISH LIGHT EDITORIAL
• Published November 7, 2019
The always tumultuous Middle East is on overdrive, with several major crises exploding at the same time. The instability on several fronts can be grouped underthe heading of the Four I’s: ISIS, Iraq, Iran and Israel.Consider these recent developments...
JEWISH LIGHT EDITORIAL
• Published October 31, 2019
2019 marks Bob Cohn’s 50th year with the St. Louis Jewish Light.We owe him our thanks. What do you call an 80-year-old man with a law degree who chose journalism over law, who has interviewed thousands of newsmakers over a 50-year journalism career,...
JEWISH LIGHT EDITORIAL
• Published October 24, 2019
It is hard to believe that this Sunday will mark the first anniversary of the vicious massacre of 11 Jewish worshippers at the poignantly named Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh, the worst attack on targeted Jews in U.S. history. In a moving Jewish...
JEWISH LIGHT EDITORIAL
• Published October 17, 2019
In perhaps the most serious and consequential blunder of his controversial presidency, Donald Trump essentially gave a green light for the brutal Turkish invasion of Kurdish controlled sections of northern Syria, abandoning brave allies in that dangerous...
JEWISH LIGHT EDITORIAL
• Published October 10, 2019
The release of a reconstructed transcript of a questionable phone conversation between President Donald Trump and President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine has triggered a formal impeachment inquiry in the House of Representatives. House Speaker Nancy...
JEWISH LIGHT EDITORIAL
• Published October 3, 2019
Even after its second election in six months, Israel’s political picture remains muddled. And yet, the very messiness and apparent chaos and drama after its complicated parliamentary elections are strong proof that its system remains robust and its...
Jewish Light Editorial
• Published September 26, 2019
The Days of Awe – Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, the holiest days on the Jewish calendar – are upon us again. The start of the Jewish New Year comes this Sunday night, Sept. 29. The Day of Atonement, Oct. 9, marks the end of the 10 days of repentance....
Jewish Light Editorial
• Published September 19, 2019
The atmosphere was almost electric at last week’s 118th annual meeting of the Jewish Federation of St. Louis, with a mixture of concern over rising anti-Semitism and gun violence plus gratitude for the unique ability of a united Jewish community.Members...
JEWISH LIGHT EDITORIALS
• Published September 12, 2019
Jason Greenblatt is leaving his position as the president’s special envoy for Middle East Peace, marking the departure of an expert who is highly respected for his knowledge of the region. Whether his efforts thus far will result in a workable, sensible,...
