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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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All content by Ron Kampeas

That Trump ad: Is it anti-Semitic? An analysis.

Ron Kampeas
Published November 7, 2016

NJ congressional candidates trade barbs over anti-Semitic flyer

Ron Kampeas
Published November 6, 2016

Jewish groups urge Israel’s US envoy to reject award from ‘anti-Muslim’ think tank

Ron Kampeas
Published November 4, 2016

With 6 days to vote, top Trump advisers release detailed Israel plan

Ron Kampeas
Published November 2, 2016

The Jewish vote: Pot, guns, justice and other ballot measures worth noting

Ron Kampeas
Published November 1, 2016

The House elections: Doubling the Memphis contingent and other Jewish takes

Ron Kampeas
Published November 1, 2016

Republican Jewish Coalition drops $500K on Pa. Senate race

Ron Kampeas
Published November 1, 2016

The Jewish vote: Senate races to watch

Ron Kampeas
Published October 31, 2016

Latest Clinton email twist involves Anthony Weiner

Ron Kampeas
Published October 28, 2016

Curt Schilling calls Jews who slammed his Jake Tapper questioning ‘clowns’

Ron Kampeas
Published October 27, 2016

Bernie Sanders talks with a young progressive. Is the Jewish establishment listening?

Ron Kampeas
Published October 27, 2016

Counting kippahs and in-laws: Biden says he’s ‘more Jewish’ than Clinton

Ron Kampeas
Published October 26, 2016

Clinton campaign tally shows 5 top donors are Jewish

Ron Kampeas
Published October 26, 2016

In Miami Beach, Donald Trump’s Orthodox support is increasingly on the down-low

Ron Kampeas
Published October 21, 2016

Joe Lieberman, stumping for a Clinton in Florida, feels like he’s ‘home again’

Ron Kampeas
Published October 21, 2016

Leaked emails show Hillary Clinton eager to patch things up with Netanyahu

Ron Kampeas
Published October 20, 2016

The final debate: RBG, Soros and Iran lost amid concession outrage

Ron Kampeas
Published October 20, 2016

In final debate, Trump once again uses Iran against Clinton

Ron Kampeas
Published October 19, 2016

Former top U.S. general pleads guilty in Stuxnet leaks case

Ron Kampeas
Published October 19, 2016

A Bob Dylan cover offers solace in distressing times

Ron Kampeas
Published October 18, 2016

Obama administration, responding to query on B’tselem, says it believes in a ‘free civil society’

Ron Kampeas
Published October 18, 2016

Top Reform rabbi blasts Trump for ‘anti-Semitic associations’ in his rhetoric

Ron Kampeas
Published October 18, 2016

Trump, Clinton campaigns slam UNESCO Jerusalem resolution

Ron Kampeas
Published October 14, 2016

Can Trump learn a thing or two from Netanyahu’s old video scandal?

Ron Kampeas
Published October 13, 2016
Donald Trump, 2016 Republican presidential nominee, and Hillary Clinton, 2016 Democratic presidential nominee, speak during the second U.S. presidential debate at Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri, U.S., on Sunday, Oct. 9, 2016. Photographer: Daniel Acker/Bloomberg

Trump vs. Clinton, Round 2: Iran, Syria, dog whistles and deplorables

Ron Kampeas
Published October 10, 2016

In second debate, Trump says Syria regime is not worth confronting

Ron Kampeas
Published October 9, 2016

Trump, Clinton condemn Jerusalem terrorist attack

Ron Kampeas
Published October 9, 2016

Daughter of Jewish Pa. pol says she was not a plant at Clinton event

Ron Kampeas
Published October 9, 2016

Eric Trump guests on radio show that had white supremacist interview his brother

Ron Kampeas
Published October 7, 2016

Biden, remembering Peres, pleads for triumph of tolerance over bigotry

Ron Kampeas
Published October 6, 2016

In battle for the Senate, the Iran nuclear deal is looming large

Ron Kampeas
Published October 6, 2016

Alejandro Mayorkas, deputy homeland security secretary, stepping down

Ron Kampeas
Published October 6, 2016

After VP debate: Who was right about the Iranian nuclear deal, and do Israelis agree?

Ron Kampeas
Published October 5, 2016

For celebs like Donald Trump and Lena Dunham, ‘sorry’ may be the hardest word

Ron Kampeas
Published October 5, 2016

Biden to speak at Washington event memorializing Peres

Ron Kampeas
Published October 5, 2016

Maryland sheriff who allegedly disparaged blacks, Jews won’t resign

Ron Kampeas
Published October 5, 2016

Kaine and Pence tussle over whether deal with Iran stopped nuclear weapons

Ron Kampeas
Published October 4, 2016

Top Reform rabbi chides Trump for joke about non-Christians

Ron Kampeas
Published October 2, 2016

In final Rosh Hashanah greeting, Obama reflects on ‘privilege’ of work with Jewish community

Ron Kampeas
Published October 2, 2016

On the road with Bill and Barack

Ron Kampeas
Published September 30, 2016

White House strikes ‘Israel’ from Jerusalem dateline on Obama’s eulogy transcript

Ron Kampeas
Published September 30, 2016

On 70th anniversary of Nuremberg trials, US attorney general lauds recognition of rape as war crime

Ron Kampeas
Published September 30, 2016

Clinton urges Jews to aim for their ‘best selves’ in get out the vote call

Ron Kampeas
Published September 29, 2016

Senate Republicans’ bill withholds PA funds until terrorist compensation is stopped

Ron Kampeas
Published September 29, 2016

‘Todah rabah, Shimon’ — Obama delivers passionate farewell to Peres

Ron Kampeas
Published September 27, 2016

In Rosh Hashanah call with rabbis, Obama says Jewish role in civil rights can inspire healing

Ron Kampeas
Published September 27, 2016

The ‘big league’ Jewish moments in the first Trump-Clinton debate

Ron Kampeas
Published September 27, 2016

Iran is a contentious issue in first Clinton-Trump debate

Ron Kampeas
Published September 26, 2016

5 Jewish things to watch out for at tonight’s Clinton-Trump debate

Ron Kampeas
Published September 26, 2016

Ten U.S. Muslim leaders urge Hamas to release remains of Israeli soldiers

Ron Kampeas
Published September 26, 2016

Shared enemy in militant Islam, avoiding clashes over Syria, explain Putin ties, Netanyahu says

Ron Kampeas
Published September 26, 2016

U.S., Jewish security officials urge business-as-usual for the High Holy Days

Ron Kampeas
Published September 26, 2016

Clinton and Trump, meeting with Netanyahu, share commitment to alliance

Ron Kampeas
Published September 26, 2016

Netanyahu to meet with Clinton, Trump

Ron Kampeas
Published September 25, 2016

Bibi and Barack part amiably as chilly US-Israel relations thaw

Ron Kampeas
Published September 22, 2016

Marla Maples, Trump’s second wife, is a Christian who keeps kosher and Shabbat

Ron Kampeas
Published September 22, 2016

Top U.S. official: Rise of anti-Semitism creates ‘acute’ need for security grants for Jews

Ron Kampeas
Published September 22, 2016

U.S. Holocaust museum urges world leaders to press Iran on Holocaust denial

Ron Kampeas
Published September 21, 2016

Trump campaign condemns appearance by acclaimed Palestinian teacher at Clinton Foundation event

Ron Kampeas
Published September 20, 2016

Adelson to give $5 million toward electing Trump, reportedly had pledged $100 million

Ron Kampeas
Published September 20, 2016

Even Israel doesn’t do ethnic profiling the way Donald Trump thinks it does

Ron Kampeas
Published September 20, 2016

Jewish World War II POW appears in Clinton ad, slamming Trump as ‘insulting’ US military

Ron Kampeas
Published September 19, 2016
Jacob Nagel, left, Israel’s acting national security adviser, signing a Memorandum of Understanding for $38 billion of U.S. defense assistance over 10 years with Undersecretary of State Tom Shannon, Sept. 14, 2016. (Embassy of Israel)

Obama’s $38B aid package to Israel comes with caveats: It’s generous, but on his terms

Ron Kampeas
Published September 14, 2016

Congresswoman nixes BDS briefing booked in her name

Ron Kampeas
Published September 14, 2016

Israel and the United States conclude 10-year defense assistance pact

Ron Kampeas
Published September 13, 2016

Poll shows Clinton trouncing Trump among Jewish voters

Ron Kampeas
Published September 13, 2016

Israel’s Tzipi Livni: Reaction to Clinton stumble ‘hysteria’ wouldn’t happen to a man

Ron Kampeas
Published September 12, 2016

Jewish refugee who received iconic war’s end Times Square kiss dies at 92

Ron Kampeas
Published September 11, 2016

Hillary Clinton to Israeli TV: Jihadists are praying for Donald Trump to win

Ron Kampeas
Published September 8, 2016

Three Jewish things to know about Elan Kriegel, Hillary Clinton’s numbers cruncher

Ron Kampeas
Published September 7, 2016

Meet the Holocaust survivor who organized the generals’ endorsement of Trump

Ron Kampeas
Published September 7, 2016

Donald Trump says Israel will be destroyed unless he is elected

Ron Kampeas
Published September 6, 2016

Trump, Clinton campaigns redouble on tough Iran posture after report of exemptions

Ron Kampeas
Published September 2, 2016

Bernie Sanders’ new movement endorses candidates with a range of Israel views

Ron Kampeas
Published September 1, 2016

Donald Trump Jr. retweets psychologist who believes Jews manipulate society

Ron Kampeas
Published September 1, 2016

Gallup: Jews favor Clinton over Trump, 52-23 percent

Ron Kampeas
Published August 31, 2016

Wasserman Schultz fends off primary challenger

Ron Kampeas
Published August 30, 2016

Anti-immigrant and white supremacist, maybe. But is the alt-right anti-Semitic?

Ron Kampeas
Published August 30, 2016

GOP giver says Jewish community ire forced him to drop Trump

Ron Kampeas
Published August 30, 2016

Donald Trump’s doctor gave a speech in Italian at his son’s bar mitzvah. (We’re as confused as you.)

Ron Kampeas
Published August 29, 2016

Report that Soviets were delivering nukes to Egypt sent US on highest alert during ’73 war

Ron Kampeas
Published August 29, 2016

Is Donald Trump’s proposal to keep out anti-Semites practical — or ethical?

Ron Kampeas
Published August 21, 2016

Obama administration acknowledges link between $400 million and prisoner release

Ron Kampeas
Published August 19, 2016

Baltimore cuts ties with lawyer after neo-Nazi ties revealed

Ron Kampeas
Published August 18, 2016

Clinton campaign attacks Breitbart News as ‘anti-Semitic’

Ron Kampeas
Published August 18, 2016

In linking Black Lives Matter with Palestinian cause, Miami lawmaker riles pro-Israel activists

Ron Kampeas
Published August 17, 2016

3 roles that could define Hillary Clinton’s relations with the Jews

Ron Kampeas
Published August 16, 2016

Wasserman Schultz and her challenger tussle over who is more pro-Israel

Ron Kampeas
Published August 15, 2016

Hacked Soros documents detail plans to fight Israel’s ‘racist’ policies

Ron Kampeas
Published August 15, 2016

‘Termites’ congressman toured West Bank with pro-Palestinian group

Ron Kampeas
Published August 12, 2016

Family of slain Jewish DNC staffer appeals for an end to conspiracy theories

Ron Kampeas
Published August 11, 2016

Lieberman says he will vote for Clinton

Ron Kampeas
Published August 10, 2016

Israeli, U.S. NGOs for survivors of slain troops join to brief White House

Ron Kampeas
Published August 10, 2016

In courting Kissinger, does Hillary Clinton risk losing the left?

Ron Kampeas
Published August 9, 2016

Obama: $400m paid to Iran was not ransom money

Ron Kampeas
Published August 4, 2016

Billionaire hedge funder Seth Klarman backs Clinton over ‘unacceptable’ Trump

Ron Kampeas
Published August 4, 2016

Ga. lawmaker meets with Jewish groups after ‘termites’ apology

Ron Kampeas
Published August 4, 2016

Gone missing: Actual Democrats in Republican Jewish Coalition ad bashing Democrats

Ron Kampeas
Published August 2, 2016

Six Jewish moments from the DNC’s final night

Ron Kampeas
Published July 29, 2016

Why Bill Clinton’s Hebrew Hillary button resonated

Ron Kampeas
Published July 28, 2016
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