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Photo gallery: Israel Independence Day celebration

Bill Motchan
Published May 3, 2025
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Israeli flags, T-shirs and temporary tattoos appeared in abundance at the St. Louis Yom Ha’atzmaut (Israel Independence Day) celebration at the JCC on Thurs., May 1. Nearly 500 community members gathered for food, wine, music, Israeli dance, and crafts. All photos: Bill Motchan

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About the Contributor
Bill Motchan, writer/photographer
Bill worked in corporate communications for AT&T for 28 years. He is a former columnist for St. Louis Magazine. Bill has been a contributing writer for the Jewish Light since 2015 and is a three-time winner of the Rockower Award for excellence in Jewish Journalism. He also is a staff writer for the travel magazine Show-Me Missouri. Bill grew up in University City. He now lives in Olivette with his wife and cat, Hobbes. He is an avid golfer and a fan of live music. He has attended the New Orleans Jazzfest 10 times and he has seen Jimmy Buffett in concert more t han 30 times between 1985 and 2023.