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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

Evan Lazar, second from left, president of the European Council of Jewish Communities, with members of Italy`s Jewish communities, June 17, 2012.

European Jewish leaders, with ambivalence, are turning to Israel for funds to meet needs

By Cnaan Liphshiz, JTAPublished June 19, 2012

BARCELONA -- Jozeph Nassi, the vice president of Istanbul's Jewish community, describes the dilemma facing Europe’s Jewish communities. "When the father gives to the son, they both laugh. When the son gives to the father, they both cry," he said. Nassi...

After Toulouse attack, Sarkozy cancels campaign events and Jews warn of rising anti-Semitism

JTAPublished March 19, 2012

JERUSALEM -- The attack by an unidentified gunman on a Jewish school in Toulouse, France was condemned by Jewish leaders, who also warned against the rise of anti-Jewish sentiment in Europe. “Whoever did this is looking to target the Jewish community...

EJC’s Moshe Kantor receives France’s highest honor

JTAPublished January 25, 2012

Dr. Moshe Kantor, the president of the European Jewish Congress, was awarded France's highest honor. Kantor on Tuesday was presented with the National Order of the Legion of Honor, which is awarded by the French president. The award is the highest level...

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