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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

Rabbi Shlomo Soroka

‘Jewish Unity Live’ event marks St. Louis Kollel’s 25th anniversary

Published February 25, 2016

St. Louis Kollel’s signature event,  “Jewish Unity Live,” takes place Sunday, March 6 at the Missouri Athletic Club. This year marks the 25th anniversary of the Kollel, a Jewish educational and outreach organization. Following on the theme of...

Abby Kelman’s legal practice focuses on serving rabbis and cantors. Photo: Bill Motchan.

Lawyer assists rabbis, cantors on contract issues

By Bill Motchan, Special to the Jewish LightPublished February 24, 2016

Many rabbis across North America regularly call on St. Louisan Abby Kelman. They’re not looking for her counsel on religious matters but, rather, legal guidance.Kelman is a lawyer. Her specialty: representing or consulting with rabbis and other clergy...

Rabbi Josef A. Davidson serves Congregation B’nai Amoona.

An uplifting Torah portion

By Rabbi Josef A. DavidsonPublished February 24, 2016

This week’s Torah portion, Ki Tissa, begins with a census. Moses is instructed to count the number of men available to be conscripted in the event of the need for self-defense against any enemy forces that might be encountered during their wandering...

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