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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 RABBI SETH D GORDON
Israel: The good, the bad and the ugly

Israel: The good, the bad and the ugly

By Rabbi Seth D. Gordon
Published July 13, 2023
Rabbi Seth D. Gordon

Finding our bearings in this surreal moment

By Rabbi Seth D. Gordon
Published March 26, 2020
Rabbi Seth D. Gordon serves Traditional Congregation of Creve Coeur.

Rabbi Seth D Gordon: A response to Pittsburgh

By Rabbi Seth D Gordon
Published November 9, 2018
Rabbi Seth D. Gordon serves Traditional Congregation of Creve Coeur.

Israel’s survival lies in religion, not secularism

By Rabbi Seth D Gordon
Published June 22, 2017
Rabbi Seth D. Gordon serves Traditional Congregation of Creve Coeur.

United We Stand; Divided We Fall

By Rabbi Seth D Gordon
Published January 12, 2017
Rabbi Seth D Gordon serves Traditional Congregation and is a member of the St. Louis Rabbinical Association. 

Lack of nuance taints reports of recent violence in Israel

By Rabbi Seth D Gordon
Published July 10, 2014
Rabbi Seth D Gordon serves Traditional Congregation and is a member of the St. Louis Rabbinical Association. 

Parashat Sh’lach L’cha: Power in self-control, patience

By Rabbi Seth D Gordon
Published June 12, 2014

A single letter reveals profound concepts

By Rabbi Seth D Gordon
Published January 23, 2014
Rabbi Seth D Gordon serves Traditional Congregation and is a member of the St. Louis Rabbinical Association.

Laws of justice and respect for humanity

By Rabbi Seth D Gordon
Published February 6, 2013
Rabbi Seth D Gordon serves Traditional Congregation and is a member of the St. Louis Rabbinical Association.

Disturbing ‘Binding of Isaac’ story requires deep discussion

By Rabbi Seth D Gordon
Published October 31, 2012
Rabbi Seth D Gordon serves Traditional Congregation and is a member of the St. Louis Rabbinical Association.

Pesach or Passover?

BY RABBI SETH D GORDON
Published April 4, 2012

Putting noble impulses above selfish ones

BY RABBI SETH D GORDON
Published January 26, 2011
Rabbi Seth D Gordon serves Traditional Congregation and is a member of the St. Louis Rabbinical Association.

A million dollars is not enough

By Rabbi Seth D Gordon
Published November 24, 2010

Symbols can impart powerful meaning

BY RABBI SETH D GORDON
Published May 18, 2009
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