Columbia’s Congregation Beth Shalom (CBS) will be holding a vigil for Israel this evening, and all are welcome. Event organizers say tonight’s vigil will begin at 7 at Congregation Beth Shalom, which is on West Green Meadows. Tonight’s vigil will include prayers of remembrance and prayers for peace. Light refreshments will be served, and CBS Rabbi Matt Derrenbacher says the event is open to all. Rabbi Derrenbacher joined us live on 939 the Eagle’s “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”, telling listeners that the event hits close to home for his congregation. He notes one of the 22 Americans killed in Israel was born in Boone County. Rabbi Derrenbacher emphasizes tonight’s vigil is NOT a political event, adding that attendees will also be praying for those kidnapped and will be praying for peace:
(LISTEN): Missouri Acting Governor Mike Kehoe discusses Israel, Capitol dome in Jefferson City and Buy Missouri on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
Lieutenant Governor Mike Kehoe is Missouri’s acting governor, with Governor Mike Parson on an overseas trade mission to Japan. Acting Governor Kehoe, on behalf of Governor Parson, has ordered that the Capitol dome in Jefferson City shine blue and white this weekend, starting tomorrow evening. Parson and Kehoe have issued a joint statement about what’s happed in Israel. It reads, in part: “The barbarism committed by Iran-backed Hamas terrorists has now claimed the lives of more than 1,200 people and 22 Americans, including one Missourian, in Israel. We mourn these innocent lives lost and pray for all those who have fallen victim to this merciless terror.” Acting Governor Kehoe tells listeners that we are seeing evil live, adding that what Israel has gone through is “hell on earth.” He also discussed the Buy Missouri program on “Wake Up.” Buy Missouri has more than 550 members:
(LISTEN): State Rep. Adam Schwadron (R-St. Charles) discusses Israel on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
The “Washington Post” reports Hamas says it has struck five Israeli cities, including Jerusalem and Tel Aviv. State Rep. Adam Schwadron (R-St. Charles), who is Jewish, was part of a bipartisan Missouri legislative delegation that visited Israel for ten days in December. Representative Schwadron joined us live on 939 the Eagle’s “Wake Up Mid-Missouri” and discussed that trip, which featured three Democrats and three Republicans. He tells listeners they saw the Iron Dome installation. Representative Schwadron tells listeners that we need to pray and be vigilant, and to pray that Israel succeeds:
Missouri House Speaker-Designee and key Democratic lawmaker to accompany Governor Parson on overseas trade mission
Missouri’s governor will be leaving Jefferson City Thursday afternoon for an overseas trade mission to Israel, the United Arab Emirates and Greece. The trade mission is being funded by the nonprofit Hawthorn Foundation.
Governor Mike Parson (R) says those three counties are existing trade partners for Missouri, with $126-million, $77-million and $12-million in 2021 exports, respectively. The governor will be meeting with company representatives in all three nations that have existing relationships in Missouri. Parson will thank them for investing in the Show-Me State.
Governor Parson will be traveling with First Lady Teresa Parson, Missouri Department of Agriculture (MDA) director Chris Chinn and state Department of Economic Development (DED) acting director Maggie Kost. They’ll be joined by two key Missouri legislative leaders from differing political parties. House Speaker-designee Dean Plocher (R-Des Peres) and State Sen. Brian Williams (D-University City) will be on the trade mission. Senator Williams is the assistant minority floor leader. Several others will be on the trip as well.
Agriculture will be a key theme during the trade mission. In Israel, Governor Parson will meet with companies that have an existing presence in Missouri. They include Israel Chemicals Ltd., a leading global specialty minerals company. The governor will also participate in an ag-tech roundtable discussion with Orange Grove in Greece. The aim is to let Greek companies know about Missouri’s agricultural strengths.
During the trip, the governor and first lady will also lay a wreath at Israel’s official memorial to Holocaust victims.
Missouri Governor Parson’s overseas trade mission postponed
Recent COVID-related travel restrictions in Israel and Greece have caused Missouri’s governor to postpone this week’s trade mission to the two nations. Governor Mike Parson says delaying the trade mission to Israel and Greece is necessary to ensure the health and safety of Missouri leaders, private partners and staff who were planning to attend. “We …