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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

Lieberman in U.S. to meet with Clinton, lawmakers

JTAPublished February 6, 2012

WASHINGTON -- Israeli Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman will meet top Congress members and Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton on his U.S. visit. Lieberman, who arrived Monday in Washington, is scheduled during his three-day visit to meet with...

Ben Stiller to star in HBO series about Jewish family

JTAPublished January 24, 2012

NEW YORK—Ben Stiller reportedly has signed on to direct, produce and star in an HBO original series about a Jewish family called "All Talk." The script is being written by Jonathan Safran Foer and the series, set in Washington, will co-star Alan Alda....

Amid Iran concerns, top U.S. and Israeli officials meet

JTAPublished January 24, 2012

WASHINGTON—Top U.S. and Israeli officials have met in recent weeks as the Obama administration continues to reassure Israel about its efforts to stop Iran from acquiring a nuclear bomb. Thomas Nides, the deputy secretary of state, and Neal Wolin, the...

Leonard Rifkin received a loan from the Jewish Federation's
Lifeline Fund to help pay bills while he searches for a new job.
Photo: Kristi Foster

Economic fallout still taking a toll

By David Baugher, Special to the Jewish LightPublished December 28, 2011

Not long ago Melvin Zuhler seemed to have it all -- his family, his health, a successful business and a bank account totaling near six figures. Yet as 2011 draws to a close, Zuhler is looking for only one thing -- help. "I want a second chance," said...

Nancy Lisker

Time to ratchet up pressure on Iran

By Nancy LiskerPublished December 14, 2011

Iran seems bent on confirming that it is the world's chief bully and outlaw, the greatest threat to world peace. Its pursuit of nuclear weapons capability, support for international terrorism, and disregard for international law are crystal clear. The...

Poll suggests surge in Jewish support for GOP

By Ron Kampeas, JTAPublished August 19, 2010

WASHINGTON — A poll based on a small sample suggests that Jewish identification with Republicans has surged. The Pew Research Center poll breaks down party support by religion. It shows that 33 percent of U.S. Jewish voters identify or lean toward Republicans...

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