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St. Louis Jewish Light
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 GALIT LEV-HARIR

‘Let’s take a close look at the open letter’s assertions’

By Galit Lev-Harir
Published December 20, 2023
By Galit Lev-Harir

Here are the facts about Trump’s Middle East peace plan proposal

By Galit Lev-Harir
Published February 13, 2020
Galit Lev-Harir

The problem with Breaking the Silence

By Galit Lev-Harir
Published November 7, 2019
Galit Lev-Harir

Embassy move will lead to peace with Palestinians

By Galit Lev-Harir
Published September 20, 2018
Galit Lev-Harir is a frequent contributor to the Light. Galit lived in Israel for nine years. She and her husband, Elie Harir, are members of Congregation B’nai Amoona.

Strong condemnation needed after UN vote

By Galit Lev-Harir
Published January 11, 2017

Separating fact from Sanders’ sound bites

By Galit Lev-Harir
Published April 13, 2016
Galit Lev-Harir is a frequent contributor to the Light. Galit lived in Israel for nine years. She and her husband, Elie Harir, are members of Congregation B’nai Amoona. 

An alternate path to Mideast peace

By Galit Lev-Harir
Published January 28, 2016
Galit Lev-Harir is a frequent contributor to the Light. Galit lived in Israel for nine years. She and her husband, Elie Harir, are members of Congregation B’nai Amoona.

A public rally would send the right message

By Galit Lev-Harir
Published October 28, 2015
Galit Lev-Harir is a frequent contributor to the Light. Galit lived in Israel for nine years. She and her husband, Elie Harir, are members of Congregation B’nai Amoona.

Boycotts, divestment and sanctions are not the answer

By Galit Lev-Harir
Published April 15, 2015
On Sunday, Aug. 3, Pro-Israel demonstrators turned out in downtown Clayton to offer a counterpoint to demonstrators nearby protesting U.S. aid to Israel. Photo: Yana Hotter

Community support for Israel should be outdoors, for all to see

By Galit Lev Harir
Published August 13, 2014
Galit Lev-Harir is a frequent contributor to the Light. Galit lived in Israel for nine years. Her husband, Elie Harir, owns The Mediterranean Grill, an Israeli-style restaurant in Chesterfield Valley.

Cultural Identity and the Exodus from Egypt

By Galit Lev-Harir
Published March 21, 2013
Galit Lev-Harir

Pondering the future of Judaism

By Galit Lev-Harir
Published September 12, 2012

An Israeli perspective on ‘The Hunger Games’

BY GALIT LEV-HARIR
Published April 18, 2012
GALIT LEV-HARIR

A lesson for Mideast peace in U.S. struggle against racism: It’s all about education

BY GALIT LEV-HARIR
Published May 11, 2011
GALIT LEV-HARIR

Magazine story brings to mind wedding memories

BY GALIT LEV-HARIR
Published March 9, 2011

On Egypt: Don’t celebrate just yet

BY GALIT LEV-HARIR
Published February 23, 2011

LOCAL COMMENTARY MIND OF PEACE EXPERIMENT Peace project’s second round proves telling

BY GALIT LEV-HARIR
Published March 12, 2009

Is peace possible?

BY GALIT LEV-HARIR
Published January 16, 2009

Israel should be seen accurately

BY GALIT LEV-HARIR
Published September 9, 2008

St. Louis woman reflects on current events in Israel after most recent visit

BY GALIT LEV-HARIR
Published July 29, 2008
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