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

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

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Joseph’s reunification with brothers marks a 'cinematic milestone'

Joseph’s reunification with brothers marks a ‘cinematic milestone’

By Maharat Rori Picker Neiss
Published December 21, 2023
Maharat Rori Picker Neiss is executive director of the Jewish Community Relations Council.

No easy answers to systemic racism, but there is much you can do

By Maharat Rori Picker Neiss
Published June 5, 2020
Maharat Rori Picker Neiss

We turn from God when we turn inward

By Maharat Rori Picker Neiss
Published August 22, 2019
Maharat Rori Picker Neiss

In freedom, we find holiness in work

BY MAHARAT RORI PICKER NEISS
Published February 7, 2019
Maharat Rori Picker Neiss

The road leads forward, never back

By Maharat Rori Picker Neiss
Published June 7, 2018
Maharat Rori Picker Neiss is executive director of the Jewish Community Relations Council. 

A Covenant worth its salt

BY MAHARAT RORI PICKER NEISS
Published March 14, 2018
Maharat Rori Picker Neiss is executive director of the Jewish Community Relations Council. 

When Abraham ‘truly wakes up’

BY MAHARAT RORI PICKER NEISS
Published November 2, 2017
Maharat Rori Picker Neiss is executive director of the Jewish Community Relations Council. 

Parshat Eikev: It’s the small things that matter

By Maharat Rori Picker Neiss
Published August 10, 2017
Maharat Rori Picker Neiss is executive director of the Jewish Community Relations Council of St. Louis.

Reflecting on our place in the world

By Maharat Rori Picker Neiss
Published May 25, 2016
Maharat Rori Picker Neiss is executive director of the Jewish Community Relations Council of St Louis.

Instructions for a life of holiness

By Maharat Rori Picker Neiss
Published February 3, 2016
Maharat Rori Picker Neiss is director of programming, education and community engagement at Bais Abraham Congregation.

Sukkot: Holiday of our greatest joy

By Maharat Rori Picker Neiss
Published September 30, 2015
Maharat Rori Picker Neiss serves Bais Abraham Congregation.

‘Bikkurim’ is a symbol of our owed gratitude

By Maharat Rori Picker Neiss
Published September 11, 2014
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