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St. Louis Jewish Light

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

Bridal portrait.

Bridal portrait.

Hadas ParushPublished August 5, 2020

In a photo from August 2019, an Israeli woman in a wedding dress is photographed a few days before her wedding with a view of the Old City of Jerusalem in the background. (Hadas Parush/Flash90) 

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LIOR MIZRAHIPublished November 16, 2012

Palestinian men and women supporters march in support of the people of the Gaza Strip and against Israel's military operations at the Damascus Gate in Jerusalem's Old City, on November 16, 2012. Photo by Lior Mizrahi/FLASH90 *** Local Caption *** úôéìä...

JCC plans Israel family trip for summer 2013

Published May 23, 2012

The JCC Helene Mirowitz Center of Jewish Community Life is organizing a travel experience to Israel for parents and their children in grades K-8.  The trip will take place May 29 to June 9, 2013 and be led by JCC Rabbi Brad Horwitz.  Join other St....

Ashrat “Assaf” Mamo, a 27-year-old immigrant from Ethiopia, became the first Israeli to finish the 2012 Jerusalem Marathon, coming in 11th place.

Ethiopian immigrant first Jewish finisher in Jerusalem Marathon

By Hillel Kuttler, JTAPublished March 16, 2012

JERUSALEM -- Ashrat “Assaf” Mamo is such a common sight when he pounds the pavement in Jerusalem that he’s on a first-name basis with city bus drivers who, he said, always “ask me about the marathon and encourage me.” On Friday, Mamo, a 27-year-old...

State Department warns travelers to dress modestly in Jerusalem

JTAPublished February 7, 2012

The U.S. State Department has revised its travel recommendations for tourists to Israel, advising travelers to dress modestly or risk getting attacked. The advisory for Israel, the West Bank and Gaza, updated last month, recommends under its section on...

Samantha Weil

Experiencing Israel—a journey to be continued

By Samantha WeilPublished January 25, 2012

Before leaving for Israel, I didn't fully understand the deep connection and love people have for it. I had learned a lot about Israel throughout my Jewish education, but I never felt a personal connection with the country or its people. Although I was...

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