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A nonprofit, independent news source to inform, inspire, educate and connect the St. Louis Jewish community.

St. Louis Jewish Light
A nonprofit, independent news source to inform, inspire, educate and connect the St. Louis Jewish community.

St. Louis Jewish Light
All content by By Beth Harpaz
How do I get this pushy synagogue board member to leave me alone?

How do I get this pushy synagogue board member to leave me alone?

By Beth Harpaz
Published November 10, 2024
Can you be buried in a Jewish cemetery if you die by assisted suicide?

Can you be buried in a Jewish cemetery if you die by assisted suicide?

By Beth Harpaz
Published October 21, 2024
She’s married to the king of futzing. Now that he’s retired, should he do more housework?

She’s married to the king of futzing. Now that he’s retired, should he do more housework?

By Beth Harpaz
Published September 10, 2024
I don’t belong to a synagogue. Can I be buried in a Jewish cemetery?

I don’t belong to a synagogue. Can I be buried in a Jewish cemetery?

By Beth Harpaz, The Forward
Published September 9, 2024
What to do when you promised to go to a wedding that’s scheduled for Yom Kippur? Illustration by AI/Canva/Beth Harpaz

My dear friends’ wedding is on Yom Kippur. How do I reconcile my obligations?

By Beth Harpaz, The Forward
Published September 8, 2024
Detail from a montage depicting Mrs. Mandelbaum’s ill-gotten gains and the raid on her shop, from an 1884 issue of the National Police Gazette, a 19th- and early 20th-century scandal sheet.

Mrs. Mandelbaum was a nice Jewish mother — and an organized-crime boss

By Beth Harpaz, The Forward
Published July 7, 2024
UVM student protests at a pro-Palestine rally on April 29, 2024.

Poll: 47% of US voters believe campuses should ban pro-Palestinian protests 

By Beth Harpaz, The Forward
Published May 2, 2024
Each of the hostages held by Hamas were represented. Chabad of the Space &Treasure Coast presented the Israel Unity Menorah unity Parade, followed by a unity ceremony, a Chanukah concert by the Kavana Band, and a Menorah Lighting Ceremony at Chabad.

Report: Hamas cannot produce 40 hostages for ceasefire deal

By Beth Harpaz, The Forward
Published April 10, 2024
Rabbi Daniel Bogard is one of a number of Jewish content creators on TikTok who uses the platform for education and advocacy.

St. Louis rabbi defends TikTok as vital for Jewish education amid antisemitic threats

By Beth Harpaz, The Forward
Published March 17, 2024
Jewish Federations of North America says TikTok is the ‘worst offender by far’ in driving antisemitism on social media

Jewish Federations of North America says TikTok is the ‘worst offender by far’ in driving antisemitism on social media

By Beth Harpaz, The Forward
Published March 7, 2024
From left, Amy Albertson, Menachem Silverstein and Jodi Innerfield are among the Jewish content creators using the #ofcourse social media trend to tackle antisemitism. Courtesy of Amy Albertson, Menachem Silverstein, Jodi Innerfield.

Videos declaring ‘I’m Jewish, Of Course!’ are trending. Here’s why.

By Beth Harpaz, The Forward
Published February 21, 2024
Messages reading "Glory To Our Martyrs" and "Divestment From Zionist Genocide Now," along with others, are projected onto the side of a building on George Washington University's campus in Washington, D.C., Oct. 24, 2023. (StopAntisemitism via X)

Campus antisemitism has some Jewish high school seniors crossing dream schools off their lists

By Beth Harpaz, The Forward
Published December 7, 2023
Invitation for a screening of “Bearing Witness to the October 7th Massacre,” a compilation of graphic footage of the massacres carried out by Hamas.

Video of Hamas atrocities being shown to Jewish organizations and Hollywood celebs

By Beth Harpaz, The Forward
Published November 7, 2023
Patrick Dai.

Cornell engineering student, Patrick Dai, charged after making threats against Jewish students

By Beth Harpaz, The Forward
Published November 1, 2023
David Eldar, right, during the 2023 Scrabble championship tournament. He defeated Harshan Lamabadusuriya, left, to win the tournament.

The Jewish world champion of Scrabble shares his secrets on how to win the game

By Beth Harpaz, The Forward
Published August 13, 2023
Neo-Nazi Christopher Pohlhaus stands on an Israeli flag while supporters make the Nazi salute and hold a swastika banner.

A neo-Nazi is building a compound in rural Maine for his ‘Blood Tribe’

By Beth Harpaz, The Forward
Published August 9, 2023
Feb 13, 2022; Inglewood, CA, USA; Rapper/recording artist Kanye West during the Cincinnati Bengals game against the Los Angeles Rams in Super Bowl LVI at SoFi Stadium.

Kanye’s Jewish ex-business partner alleges more antisemitic remarks

By Beth Harpaz, The Forward
Published June 28, 2023
A gravestone in a Louisiana cemetery for Louis Moses Rose, said to be the sole survivor of the Alamo. Photo by O. Thomas Welch

Was a Jewish soldier the only man to get out of the Alamo alive?

By Beth Harpaz, The Forward
Published March 7, 2023
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‘Dilbert’ creator Scott Adams once questioned the number of Jews killed in the Holocaust

By Beth Harpaz, The Forward
Published March 5, 2023
‘Sammy Davis Jr.: I’ve Gotta Be Me’

The real story behind Sammy Davis Jr.’s conversion to Judaism

By Beth Harpaz, The Forward
Published February 23, 2023
Sizzling latkes taste sensational -- but oh that post-frying odor. Photo: Shannon Sarna

Four secrets for making great homemade latkes for Hanukkah

By Beth Harpaz, The Forward
Published December 6, 2022
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