We, the undersigned Jewish community leaders, take a public stand against the abortion ban (HB126) which Missouri Governor Mike Parson recently signed into law. The ban threatens the lives of women, their families, Missouri’s economy and our future. We...
By David Baugher, Special to the Jewish Light
• Published May 30, 2019
As Julie Williams speaks about her volunteer work, the message emblazoned on the wall behind her at the Holocaust Museum and Learning Center says as much as she can about why she does what she does. “Change begins with me,” it reads. “This is...
By Maharat Rori Picker Neiss
• Published May 25, 2016
In a world in which we value action, speed, productivity and rapid-fire response, perhaps the most incredible thing to ask of a person is to simply stop.Yet, that is exactly what the Torah commands us to do.In this week’s Torah portion, we are commanded...
By Ron Kampeas, JTA, WASHINGTON
• Published May 4, 2011
With conservative lawmakers across the United States trying to outlaw sharia, or Islamic religious law, Jewish organizations are concerned that halachah could be next.If the state legislative initiatives targeting sharia are successful, they would gut...
BY GERALD P. GREIMAN & BATYA ABRAMSON-GOLDSTEIN
• Published August 4, 2010
In a blog post reprinted in the Jewish Light ["Why ‘optimism' on Presbyterian vote?" July 28], our friend, Robert Cohn, focused on the Presbyterian Church USA General Assembly that was held in early July. He took great issue with the Israel-related...
