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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.

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All content by By Lauren Markoe
President Barack Obama poses for a picture at Magnolia’s Deli & Café during the college affordability bus tour, in Rochester, N.Y., Aug. 22, 2013. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza) President George W. Bush Greets Diners at the Schnitz Ada Deli and Grill in Ada, Michigan, 10/15/2008

Politicians love to campaign at Jewish delis — but is it good for the delis?

By Lauren Markoe, The Forward
Published October 24, 2024
People at the Mesa Convention Center watch former President Donald J. Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris debate on Sept. 10, 2024.

‘She hates Israel’ Trump says of Harris during debate

By Lauren Markoe, The Forward
Published September 10, 2024
Embryos ‘held hostage’: An Alabama court decision panics Jews relying on IVF

Embryos ‘held hostage’: An Alabama court decision panics Jews relying on IVF

By Lauren Markoe, News Editor, The Forward
Published February 23, 2024
Supervisors at the Cook County Public Defender’s Office told attorney Debra Gassman that she could not display this photo of herself in her office. It was taken when she volunteered from the Israel Defense Forces in 2002. Courtesy of Debra Gassman

Illinois lawyer suing to display a photo of herself holding a gun in front of an Israeli flag

By Lauren Markoe, The Forward
Published February 18, 2024
800 Washington University students came together on Thursday, October 12th outside the Danforth University Center on campus for a gathering in support of Israel through song, prayer, and testimonials.

Poll: Fewer Jewish college students feel safe on campus

By Lauren Markoe
Published November 30, 2023
Rabbi and Montana State Rep. Ed Stafman

This lawmaker and rabbi was scheduled to deliver an invocation. His colleagues replaced him with a Christian 

By Lauren Markoe, The Forward
Published May 24, 2023
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