![Rep. Gary Ackerman (D-NY), right, greets Ilan Grapel, a dual U.S.-Israeli citizen who had been a former Ackerman intern, on Oct. 27, 2011, following the latter’s release from imprisonment in Egypt.](https://stljewishlight.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/9342bf87f90820d22bc8441ac646a68d-1.jpg)
Ackerman won’t run again
By Ron Kampeas, JTA
• Published March 15, 2012
Roy Moore wins GOP nod for Ala. chief justice
JTA
• Published March 15, 2012
![Missouri State Rep. Stacey Newman represents the states 73rd District, encompassing Clayton and Richmond Heights.](https://stljewishlight.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/d672c9dc3fbb62b1e48efd5f71970fd0.jpg)
Legislators express frustration, cautious hope
BY ROBERT A. COHN, Editor-in-Chief Emeritus
• Published February 8, 2012
![Sen. Joe Lieberman, right, shown visiting special operations
forces in Afghanistan on July 4, says his strong Jewish faith leads
him to forge an independent path, striking alliances with both
parties. Photo: Sgt. Lizette Hart, U.S. Military Public Affairs](https://stljewishlight.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/dccad40496e5d702ed980bb7973d94b4.jpg)
Lieberman scaled political heights, but wants his legacy to be the Sabbath
By Ron Kampeas, JTA
• Published August 10, 2011
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