Jewish Federation of St. Louis is offering young Jewish adults between the ages of 27-40 who have never been to Israel the opportunity of a lifetime. St. Louis philanthropists Ron and Pam Rubin are sponsoring the Fourth Annual Rubin Israel Experience...
Leading up to Yom Ha'atzmaut on May 10, the Jewish Community Relations Council is asking the community to create an online video that answers one of three questions: Why do I support Israel? How do I support Israel? How can we advocate for Israel? Finished...
Just in time for Mother's Day, the Jewish Environmental Initiative (JEI) and its teen group are sponsoring a native plant sale and rain barrel raffle. The sale will take place at B'nai El Congregation and the Saul Mirowitz Day School-Reform Jewish Academy,...
Bais Abraham welcomes the community for a program by Ta Shma on "A Daughter's Recitation of Kaddish," which will explore the sources for women saying Kaddish at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 3. The event is free and open to the community.Ta Shma is a national...
The Millstone Institute for Jewish Leadership continues its Inspiring Leaders Speakers Series, welcoming young adults who are changing the face of the North American Jewish community. From 7:45 to 9 a.m. May 6, Jonathan Kaufman will speak at the offices...
In addition to Passover's ususal powerful meaning, the year 5771 edition holds special meaning for not only Jews and Israel, but for a broader region as well. The Middle East and North Africa are experiencing what is being called the "Arab Spring."...
When we think of solutions to the problem of domestic violence, we often think of addressing a woman's immediate needs in order to keep her safe-shelters, hot- lines, and orders of protection. We don't often think of what can be done long term to eradicate...
By Cate Marquis, Special to the Jewish Light
• Published April 21, 2011
With Earth Day Friday, it may be time to think about...economics. One rarely thinks of environment and economics together. Dr. Lea-Rachel Kosnik is an environmental economist who is an expert in renewable energy sources, particularly small hydropower....
By Sue Fishkoff, JTA SAN FRANCISCO
• Published April 21, 2011
Nobody thought much about the shabby but quiet middle-aged man who showed up last weekend at an Orthodox study hall in suburban Cleveland.But when police came Monday and arrested the man, Ron Hirsch, 60, on charges of setting off a bomb next to the Chabad...
By Betty Renee Marver and Gail Wechsler
• Published April 13, 2011
Imagine you work at a minimum wage job and have little to no savings. Your spouse has recently lost her job, your car just broke down and the rent is due. You have no money to fix your car (or pay for public transport, if it is available) and also pay...
As Passover approaches, thoughts of singer-songwriter Debbie Friedman flood my mind.Of course, I will always remember Friedman, who died early this year, for her monumental healing prayer "Mi Shebeirach" and other songs that touched a multitude of people...
By David Baugher, Special to the Jewish Light
• Published April 13, 2011
Gail Littman likes to take a stack of 10 dimes with her when she goes to speak to groups. She breaks them into three sets of three to illustrate someone dividing an estate among their children. The leftover dime goes to the community."It's actually a...
