Susan Talve

The southern border of the U.S., along with the people who live somewhere beyond it, can seem far removed from the St. Louis region. But for local Rabbi…

In this week when many St. Louisans and others around the country gather for the Thanksgiving holiday, before they dive into the turkey and pumpkin pie,…

This article first appeared in the St. Louis Beacon: July 25, 2008 - On Thursday at dawn, Sen. Barack Obama wrote a letter to God. He sandwiched it…

A St. Louis rabbi has used an appearance at the White House to highlight efforts to reduce violence and deal with radioactive contamination.“I stand here…

The Jewish New Year begins at sundown Sunday. It's the start of 10 days of prayer and reflection for lay people and clergy alike.Susan Talve, of Central…

As communities seek leaders, members of the clergy are responding.After the death of Michael Brown, followed by looting, riots, peaceful protests and…

As Gov. Jay Nixon promised a change in the way law enforcement is being managed in Ferguson, Cultural Leadership alums and leaders see a need for…

This article first appeared in the St. Louis Beacon, Jan. 18, 2012 - A law firm hired by the payday industry is blanketing the state with letters telling…

This article first appeared in the St. Louis Beacon, April 18, 2011 - Central Reform Congregation in the Central West End, which has grown from 10…

This article first appeared in the St. Louis Beacon, Jan. 7, 2010 - The Next Dor house hosted a benefit event on Saturday called “Hops for Haiti” that…