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Bill Motchan, Special to the Jewish Light

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At 87, Lenore Peppers 2nd act as an artist

At 87, Lenore Pepper’s 2nd act as an artist

November 22, 2021
From left, Dr. Bryan Sharp, Irl Solomon, Captain Dani Gohar, Rabbi Ze’ev Smason, Lieutenant Colonel Keith Isaacson, Caleb Edwards

Jewish and Christian supporters of Israel come together to hear from Israeli soldiers

November 17, 2021
Longtime ‘Light’ board member brings rocket scientist skills to the table

Longtime ‘Light’ board member brings rocket scientist skills to the table

November 9, 2021
Larry Edison (left) helps teach a student during a recent Tech Tutor program at the Mirowitz Center.

Volunteer tech programs bridge ‘digital divide,’ one senior at a time

November 8, 2021
From doctor to volunteer, helping people is Dr. Laura Goldmeier’s true calling

From doctor to volunteer, helping people is Dr. Laura Goldmeier’s true calling

November 5, 2021
‘She’s just magical’: Veteran puppeteer Ginny Weiss uses her talents to give back

‘She’s just magical’: Veteran puppeteer Ginny Weiss uses her talents to give back

November 5, 2021
In visit to STL, Jewish congressman addresses QAnon, Jan. 6 and future of democracy

In visit to STL, Jewish congressman addresses QAnon, Jan. 6 and future of democracy

October 30, 2021
U.S. Rep. Adam Schiff, D- Calif., will speak Oct. 29 at the St. Louis County Library headquarters.

Rep. Adam Schiff talks politics, tikkun olam and his Cardinals grudge

October 19, 2021
Bob Denlow. Photo: Stewart Halperin

Retired lawyer got the bug to push a shutter in his second act

September 19, 2021
Rob Loewenstein has a custom license plate with the name of the short blast of the shofar during Rosh Hashanah services.

Rob Loewenstein “literally” has a Missouri license to shofar

September 8, 2021
Judge Renee Hardin-Tammons, Judge Arthur Litz and Rob Litz at the portrait unveiling. Photo Bill Motchan

County courthouse unveils portrait of beloved judge Arthur Litz

August 27, 2021
Central Reform Congregation. Photo: Bill Motchan

St. Louis synagogues have embraced the outdoors during pandemic

August 4, 2021
A view of ‘Martin’s Marina’ — the pool and patio of Hiram and Cheryl Martin.

St. Louisans transform their yards into amazing landscapes, outdoor living areas

August 1, 2021
Jewish Federation of St. Louis held its 2021 Campaign Kickoff June 30 at Centene Music Park in Maryland Heights. Guests enjoyed a performance by Jewish musical artist Chava Mirel and a chance to meet the community’s new Shinshinim.

[Photo] Photo gallery: Jewish Federation Campaign Kickoff

July 7, 2021
Jon, Jeff and Jacob Waldman taste the toasted ravioli at Pasta House for their T-Rav Tasters blog and video series.

Brothers take to video to rave about toasted ravs

July 4, 2021

Missouri Tree Frogs strum dulcimers in a family band

June 21, 2021

Missouri Tree Frogs perform ‘Dollar Bill’

June 18, 2021
Brothers Lazaroff and a host of special guests including Rabbi James Stone Goodman got an early start to celebrating Hanukkah with the ninth annual Hanukkah Hullabaloo on Saturday, Dec. 14 at the Grandel Theatre. Photos: Bill Motchan

[Photo] 2021 Summer Arts Guide

June 4, 2021
The Jewish Community Relations Council on June 1 gathered elected officials and interfaith leaders to speak out against anti-Semitism. Pictured here is Episcopal Bishop Deon Johnson. The press conference was held at Congregation B’nai Amoona. Photos by Bill Motchan

[Photo] Local leaders speak out about anti-Semitism

June 2, 2021
Scott Brandt is the owner of Moto Exotica auto showroom in Fenton.

Batmobile bite leads to career in exotic automobiles

May 24, 2021
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