St. Louis Jewish Light

History

The first issue was published in 1947. In 1977, it was considered the major Jewish newspaper in St. Louis. In 1988, it was cited as one of the more notable Anglo-Jewish newspapers.

In 2004, its editorial board approved accepting same-sex commitment announcements in the newspaper, by a vote of 9–7. Orthodox board members, joined by some non-Orthodox members, opposed publication of the announcements.

Circulation and readership

In 1991, 78% of the readers of the newspaper said they were interested in news about Israel.{{cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=NRkOAQAAMAAJ&q=%22st+louis+jewish+light%22 |title=Israel and diaspora Jewry: ideological and political perspectives

Staff

Ellen Futterman is Editor-in-Chief. Betsy Schmidt is Chief Business and Engagement Officer. Robert A. Cohn is Editor-in-Chief Emeritus of the newspaper.

References

References

1. Duggan, Eileen P.. (2012-04-23). "Jewish Light changing with the times".
2. "Community Directory: St. Louis Jewish Light". Jewishinstlouis.org.
3. Dawne Massey. (2007). "Insiders' Guide to St. Louis". Globe Pequot.
4. (March 2, 1988). "Jewish Press Seeks Context in Covering Middle East Crisis". The Jewish Post & News.
5. "About". St. Louis Jewish Light.
6. American Library Association; Reference and Subscription Books Review Committee. (1977). "Reference and subscription books reviews". American Library Association.
7. (1988). "Media history digest; Volumes 8-9". Media History Digest Corp.
8. Deb Peterson. (April 13, 2004). "St. Louis Jewish Light will Report Same-Sex Ceremonies". St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
9. (January 24, 1992). "Jewish Light Promotes Cohn to Publisher". St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
10. John J. Archibald. (July 21, 1988). "Lighting the Way for 25 Years; Newspaper Aims to Unify, Inform Jewish Community". St. Louis Post-Dispatch.