The Israeli Knesset last Monday quietly passed an ill-conceived bill that is inconsistent with the democratic values of the Jewish State.The legislation bars entry into Israel by persons who have publicly supported the boycotts, divestments and sanctions...
BY ADAM RUSH, SOPHOMORE, LADUE high school
• Published February 8, 2017
While some teens want to defend America, others want to defend Israel. Some Jewish Americans feel the need to join the Israel Defense Forces to help protect those living in the Jewish State. Most of these individuals are teenagers because the oldest one...
Jewish Federation of St. Louis’ Sh’ma: Listen! Speaker Series will continue with a talk by Rabbi Marc Rosenstein on “Toward a Vision of a Jewish State” at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 31 at the Jewish Federation building, 12 Millstone Campus Drive. A...
By David Baugher, Special to the Jewish Light
• Published November 23, 2016
Traditional Congregation will once again sponsor its annual Israel Bonds event to assist an organization that has long supported investment in the Jewish State. Traditional is also the only congregation in the state to do an annual event for the group.This...
There seems to be no limit to the extent to which arms of the United Nations will adopt positions that are aimed to delegitimize and demonize the Jewish State of Israel. In the most recent—and one of the most egregious—of such actions, the United...
By David Baugher, Special to the Jewish Light
• Published May 23, 2012
“Family Feud” it is not but area Jewish families are certainly getting themselves into the game this summer — and building a connection to Israel at the same time. “It’s a new approach to Jewish programming that we’re really excited to try,”...
There is an old saying that generals prepare to fight the last war. Those of us engaged in defense against the assault on Israel’s legitimacy cannot afford to fall into this trap. We must accurately assess the evolving strategies and tactics employed...
By David Baugher, Special to the Jewish Light
• Published May 2, 2012
In a crowded booth festooned with Israeli flags and strewn with backpacks, basketballs and power tools, Shani Attia is happy to share her one unmistakable impression of the United States. “It’s huge!” she said. “Everything is so huge and new to...
By David Baugher, Special to the Jewish Light
• Published March 14, 2012
Israelis aren’t the only Middle Easterners in St. Louis watching developments in the region play out with a personal dimension to the geopolitical drama. In some ways, Dr. Bahar Bastani, an area Iranian, sounds every bit as pessimistic as his Israeli...
By David Baugher, Special to the Jewish Light
• Published March 14, 2012
No matter what happens in the Middle East in the near future, Tali Stadler has trouble sounding optimistic. “Even if the U.S. would attack, we’re going to be the first targets,” worries the native Israeli who has lived in St. Louis for the past...
BY ROBERT A. COHN, Editor-in-Chief Emeritus
• Published February 8, 2012
The president of Webster University said her recent trip to Israel with colleagues presented "opportunities for partnerships" and other collaborations with Israeli universities. Beth Stroble, who became the university's 11th president in 2009, took part...
Congregation Shaare Emeth will be hosting a weekend with Rabbi Gilad Kariv, Executive Director of the Israel Movement for Progressive Judaism, Dec. 9-11. Throughout the weekend Rabbi Kariv will address topics regarding Reform Judaism in Israel.At 6 p.m....
