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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 Julie Wiener

Roseanne Barr calls Hillary Clinton ‘anti-Semitic,’ says top aide is ‘filthy nazi whore’

Julie Wiener
Published August 26, 2016

Egyptian Olympian lashes out after Israeli flag photobombing

Julie Wiener
Published August 25, 2016

Putin, Netanyahu speak by phone on Israeli-Palestinian peace process

Julie Wiener
Published August 24, 2016

Hezbollah rocket victims lose US suit against Lebanese bank

Julie Wiener
Published August 24, 2016

Israeli army closes 13 investigations of alleged misconduct during ’14 Gaza war

Julie Wiener
Published August 24, 2016

Former Israeli minister: Israel-Saudi peace ‘in the cards’

Julie Wiener
Published August 5, 2016

Natalie Portman teams up with ‘Homeland,’ ‘Friends’ producers on HBO miniseries

Julie Wiener
Published August 5, 2016

Ex-JCC day camp counselor pleads guilty to distributing child porn

Julie Wiener
Published August 4, 2016

11 Israeli victims of ’72 Munich Olympic massacre officially commemorated in Rio

Julie Wiener
Published August 4, 2016

Black Lives Matter platform says Israel an ‘apartheid state’ committing ‘genocide’

Julie Wiener
Published August 3, 2016

Oberlin prof who posted anti-Semitic remarks put on paid leave, won’t teach this fall

Julie Wiener
Published August 3, 2016

NY State Fair to sell deep-fried matzah balls — and they’re kosher

Julie Wiener
Published August 3, 2016

Jewish veterans group slams Trump over attacks on Muslim war hero’s family

Julie Wiener
Published August 2, 2016

3 DNC staffers in leaked Bernie Sanders exchange resign

Julie Wiener
Published August 2, 2016

6 teachers at Tel Aviv haredi school indicted for severe child abuse

Julie Wiener
Published August 2, 2016

Historic Jewish site near Mosul, Nahum’s Tomb, said to be at risk of collapsing

Julie Wiener
Published August 2, 2016

Bill Clinton eulogizes Mark Weiner at temple funeral service

Julie Wiener
Published August 2, 2016

Family of ‘The Pianist’ wins suit against book alleging Jewish musician had Nazi ties

Julie Wiener
Published August 1, 2016

Peres: Trump’s foreign policy proposals would be ‘a very great mistake’

Julie Wiener
Published August 1, 2016

Hours after historic Auschwitz visit, pope says ‘the same thing is happening’ today in many places

Julie Wiener
Published July 29, 2016

Official who said Arabs shouldn’t use Jewish pools apologizes ‘to anyone who felt offended’

Julie Wiener
Published July 29, 2016

Gender-segregated swimming policy at Lakewood housing complex makes waves

Julie Wiener
Published July 29, 2016

Right-wing Knesset member: Reform Judaism a ‘fake religion’

Julie Wiener
Published July 28, 2016

36 senators, including Tim Kaine, press to add $320M for Israeli missile defense

Julie Wiener
Published July 27, 2016

Brooklyn eruv vandalism being investigated as hate crime

Julie Wiener
Published July 27, 2016

Ban on women singing at South Africa Holocaust memorial ceremony dropped

Julie Wiener
Published July 27, 2016

Hamas digging 6 miles of terror tunnels per month, Israeli officials say

Julie Wiener
Published July 27, 2016

88-year-old rabbi injured at Coast Guard ceremony can sue government

Julie Wiener
Published July 26, 2016

Jewish death row prisoner claims he was unfairly excluded from kosher meal program

Julie Wiener
Published July 26, 2016

Ben-Gurion favored West Bank withdrawal, new film shows

Julie Wiener
Published July 25, 2016

Hasidic camp bus crash in Poconos injures at least 9

Julie Wiener
Published July 22, 2016

Leaked Democratic email indicates potential effort to smear Sanders as atheist

Julie Wiener
Published July 22, 2016

Israeli investigation disputes claims that Jewish extremists behind new Duma fire

Julie Wiener
Published July 21, 2016

At $153.4M, NY federation campaign grows for 7th consecutive year

Julie Wiener
Published July 20, 2016

Orthodox beatboxers cut from ‘America’s Got Talent’

Julie Wiener
Published July 20, 2016

Interfaith couple weds aboard Staten Island ferry

Julie Wiener
Published July 19, 2016

State Department: No ‘secret document’ on Iran

Julie Wiener
Published July 19, 2016

Arizona Jewish candidate’s driveway vandalized with swastika, slurs

Julie Wiener
Published July 19, 2016

Secret add-on to Iran deal reportedly allows stepped-up nukes production by 2027

Julie Wiener
Published July 18, 2016

Foundation assumes ownership of Phoenix Jewish newspaper

Julie Wiener
Published July 18, 2016

Alabama councilwoman says Jewish man threatened her with gun over Holocaust comments

Julie Wiener
Published July 18, 2016

The Wiener name is going to the dogs — again

Julie Wiener
Published July 1, 2016

US sales of ‘Mein Kampf’ will benefit Holocaust survivors in Boston

Julie Wiener
Published July 1, 2016

Jewish camp counselor in NJ dies at 37

Julie Wiener
Published June 30, 2016

Louisiana sheriff allegedly called federal prosecutor a ‘sorry son-of-a-bitch Jew bastard’

Julie Wiener
Published June 30, 2016

Lawmakers, diplomats urge Israel not to close embassy in El Salvador

Julie Wiener
Published June 30, 2016

Aerospace pioneer Simon Ramo dies at 103

Julie Wiener
Published June 30, 2016

Lifeguard discovers Crusader-era lamp on Ashkelon beach

Julie Wiener
Published June 30, 2016

British neo-Nazi group names Miss Hitler 2016 winners

Julie Wiener
Published June 29, 2016

4 pro-Israel NY food co-op members suspended for disrupting 2015 BDS presentation

Julie Wiener
Published June 29, 2016

Orthodox groups file petition to stop egalitarian section at Western Wall

Julie Wiener
Published June 29, 2016

Mark Zuckerberg’s Hawaii wall irks neighbors

Julie Wiener
Published June 29, 2016

Istanbul airport terror attack kills 10, injures at least 40; no Israeli casualties reported

Julie Wiener
Published June 28, 2016

Morrissey of Smiths fame returning to Israel in August

Julie Wiener
Published June 28, 2016

Black Brooklyn beating victim sues NYC, Orthodox security patrol

Julie Wiener
Published June 28, 2016

Muslim mayor wants to ‘do more to protect Jewish Londoners’

Julie Wiener
Published June 28, 2016

Jewish groups applaud Supreme Court abortion ruling tossing Texas restrictions

Julie Wiener
Published June 27, 2016

Liberman, majority of Israelis oppose Turkey reconciliation deal

Julie Wiener
Published June 27, 2016

Ex-prostitute recounts how Orthodox businessmen allegedly mistreated her on ‘mile high’ NYPD job

Julie Wiener
Published June 24, 2016

Pennsylvania man admits he lied about being an Auschwitz survivor

Julie Wiener
Published June 24, 2016

UK Jewish leaders hope end of ‘Brexit’ campaign will heal divisions

Julie Wiener
Published June 24, 2016

Man charged with threatening Kansas City-area synagogue

Julie Wiener
Published June 24, 2016

Jewish dad takes out full-page newspaper ad seeking wife for middle-aged son

Julie Wiener
Published June 24, 2016

Virtuoso Itzhak Perlman, on eve of Genesis award, slams Trump

Julie Wiener
Published June 22, 2016

‘Dig’ producer sues insurer, saying 2014 Hamas rockets were terrorism, not war

Julie Wiener
Published June 21, 2016

Mikvah-peeping rabbi’s attorney appeals sentence in DC hearing

Julie Wiener
Published June 21, 2016

Zev Brenner, host of ‘premier’ Jewish radio show, sentenced for tax evasion

Julie Wiener
Published June 21, 2016

Albert Klass, co-founder of NY’s Jewish Press, dies at 105

Julie Wiener
Published June 21, 2016

Hebrew U jumps to No. 17 in ranking of top Asian universities

Julie Wiener
Published June 21, 2016

Anton Yelchin’s jeep model was recalled for accident-causing problem with gear shift

Julie Wiener
Published June 20, 2016

NYPD chief chaplain, an 80-year-old rabbi, attacked in Manhattan

Julie Wiener
Published June 20, 2016

Jewish businessman, 3 NY cops arrested in ongoing federal corruption probe

Julie Wiener
Published June 20, 2016

NY lawmakers approve more oversight, funding for Orthodox-controlled school district

Julie Wiener
Published June 17, 2016

Swastika posters left in north London playground 4 consecutive days

Julie Wiener
Published June 17, 2016

Body of missing Jewish paddleboarder found 30 miles off Long Island

Julie Wiener
Published June 17, 2016

Irving Moskowitz, pro-settler American Jewish philanthropist, dies at 88

Julie Wiener
Published June 16, 2016

Construction of Jewish apartments in predominantly Arab Jerusalem neighborhood approved

Julie Wiener
Published June 15, 2016

65 Israeli lawmakers sign letter requesting pardon of Ethiopian who killed his alleged abuser

Julie Wiener
Published June 15, 2016

Reports: Senior Hamas official defects to Israel, Gaza hit with airstrike

Julie Wiener
Published June 14, 2016

Chief rabbi holds Orthodox service at egalitarian section of Western Wall

Julie Wiener
Published June 14, 2016

Palestinians accused in Tel Aviv terror attack entered Israel through hole in security fence

Julie Wiener
Published June 10, 2016

Fox Sports reporter fired after slurring Jews, Mexicans

Julie Wiener
Published June 10, 2016

Jewish philanthropist charged with bribing NYC union leader

Julie Wiener
Published June 10, 2016

Israeli chief rabbi: Rebuild Jewish temple, but keep Muslim shrines too

Julie Wiener
Published June 10, 2016

Belfast memorial to Christian Zionist officer vandalized

Julie Wiener
Published June 9, 2016

At funeral, Tel Aviv terror victim’s father slams government response

Julie Wiener
Published June 9, 2016

Myanmar’s lone synagogue honored by local historical group

Julie Wiener
Published June 9, 2016

Thousands of items belonging to Auschwitz victims newly uncovered

Julie Wiener
Published June 7, 2016

Israel busts Norwegian diplomat’s driver for smuggling antiquities in official car

Julie Wiener
Published June 7, 2016

Covenant Awards recognize Jewish ed leaders in disabilities, music and alternative Talmud study

Julie Wiener
Published June 6, 2016

Former chief rabbi: Western Wall compromise will ‘weaken Jerusalem’

Julie Wiener
Published June 6, 2016

Netanyahu reportedly agrees to Arab peace push, wants it to supplant France’s

Julie Wiener
Published June 3, 2016

Ruth Bader Ginsburg the namesake for new species of insect

Julie Wiener
Published June 3, 2016

Hillary Clinton: US has ‘moral obligation’ to support Israel, Donald Trump ‘temperamentally unfit’

Julie Wiener
Published June 2, 2016

Jewish Home leader Naftali Bennett threatens to pull out of Israeli gov’t to stop Palestinian state

Julie Wiener
Published June 2, 2016

Hasidic boy, 5, mourned after fatal fall from Brooklyn balcony

Julie Wiener
Published June 2, 2016

Comedian Natasha Leggero, newly Jewish, says ‘abortions are cool’ in Judaism

Julie Wiener
Published June 1, 2016

UK Labour head Jeremy Corbyn slams Israel in newly released letters

Julie Wiener
Published June 1, 2016

Avigdor Liberman: National unity more important than land

Julie Wiener
Published June 1, 2016

Report: All but 4 of Israel’s female MKs have experienced sexual harassment or abuse

Julie Wiener
Published June 1, 2016
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