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A nonprofit, independent news source to inform, inspire, educate and connect the St. Louis Jewish community.

St. Louis Jewish Light
A nonprofit, independent news source to inform, inspire, educate and connect the St. Louis Jewish community.

St. Louis Jewish Light
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Mary Goldstein Stolar, Cecilia Lacks and Harley J. Hammerman

Three Jewish alumni named to U. City High School Hall of Fame

Bill Motchan, Special To The Jewish Light
Published July 13, 2025
Members of the “Wandering Twos Motorcycle Club"

[Photo] ‘Wandering Twos’ roll into St. Louis for Holocaust victim’s mission

By Bill Motchan, Special to the Jewish Light
Published July 9, 2025
Antisemitism at home

[Photo] Fighting antisemitism starts at home, St. Louis leaders say

By Bill Motchan, Special to the Jewish Light
Published July 8, 2025
St. Louis Friends of Israel announces new grant program

St. Louis Friends of Israel announces new grant program

Bill Motchan, Special to the Jewish Light
Published June 30, 2025
Shel Chesky and his daughter Lindsey Hermes

[Photo] From St. Louis with soy: Jewish family mixes faith and science to fix our roads

BY BILL MOTCHAN, SPECIAL TO THE JEWISH LIGHT
Published June 4, 2025
Marc Oberman

[Photo] Jewish St. Louis skaters sweep hockey medals at Senior Olympics

Published May 27, 2025
Owen Whalen, 18, and Jake Goldfarb, 17

Future Senior Olympians? Meet the teens behind the clipboards

Bill Motchan, Special To The Jewish Light
Published May 27, 2025
Jaime “Jai-Jai” Goldstein

Powerlifting nana now owns 250 medals—and still benches more than you

Bill Motchan, Special To The Jewish Light
Published May 27, 2025
Harvey and Brad Wallace

[Photo] Father-son team repeats gold in Senior Olympics racquetball

Published May 27, 2025
St. Louis Scouts place 8,000 flags at Jewish veteran graves in Memorial Day tribute

St. Louis Scouts place 8,000 flags at Jewish veteran graves in Memorial Day tribute

Bill Motchan, Special To The Jewish Light
Published May 26, 2025
Rabbi Michael Alper

Rabbi speaks of Torah power at Memorial Day ceremony

Bill Motchan, Special To The Jewish Light
Published May 26, 2025
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[Photo] Andy Katzman spent decades coaching baseball — now his name is on the field

By Bill Motchan, Special to the Jewish Light
Published May 20, 2025
The outside of Florentin on Delmar.

[Photo] St. Louis chef Ben Poremba’s restaurants hit by tornado — here’s how you can help

By Bill Motchan, Special to the Jewish Light
Published May 18, 2025
Rabbi Noah Arnow and Gitti Fredman.

Bagels and Bliss officially opens

Bill Motchan, Special To The Jewish Light
Published May 13, 2025
Susan Florek, Roy Kramer, Lisa Kramer and Scott Berzon.

Pinball Wizard: Meet the Jewish pinball champs of St. Louis

Bill Motchan, Special To The Jewish Light
Published May 13, 2025
Mark Lavie.

“It’s a solid F+” — reporter slams media for failing Israel, ahead of St. Louis visit

Bill Motchan, Special To The Jewish Light
Published May 8, 2025
Tab Cohen and his Pontiac

[Photo] Hot rods and heart: Jewish car lovers rev up memories and medals in Chesterfield

By Bill Motchan, Special to the Jewish Light
Published May 6, 2025
Yael Sabin

[Photo] Ladue lacrosse standout Yael Sabin to join Team Israel after record-breaking high school career

By Bill Motchan, Special to the Jewish Light
Published May 4, 2025
Photo gallery: Israel Independence Day celebration

Photo gallery: Israel Independence Day celebration

Bill Motchan
Published May 3, 2025
St. Louis community gathers to honor Israel’s fallen

St. Louis community gathers to honor Israel’s fallen

Bill Motchan, Special To The Jewish Light
Published April 30, 2025
Erika Schwartz

[Photo] Born in a ghetto, one day before it was sealed: Her story moved St. Louis to tears

By Bill Motchan, Special to the Jewish Light
Published April 27, 2025
They came for surgery. They stayed for survival.

They came for surgery. They stayed for survival.

Bill Motchan, Special To The Jewish Light
Published April 18, 2025
The Passover Project Players back on stage for 2025.

[Photo] Standing room only—and no matzah ball soup left—at St. Louis’ musical seder

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
Published April 8, 2025
Crown Center Russian Seder

[Photo] From the Soviet Union to St. Louis: Russian Jews celebrate Passover in freedom

By Bill Motchan, Special to the Jewish Light
Published April 7, 2025
Danny Cohn, Chief Executive Officer of Jewish Federation of St. Louis

Big night of giving: JFed celebrates $8.7M in impact, honors community leaders

Bill Motchan, Chief Digital Content Officer
Published April 3, 2025
Aaron and Cynthia Vickar in the kichen of their Olivette home.

[Photo] Historic charm meets personal style inside the Vickars’ Olivette dream home

STORY & PHOTOS By BILL MOTCHAN, SPECIAL TO THE JEWISH LIGHT
Published April 1, 2025
Big night for Mirowitz heroes: teachers, families honored at joyous gala

Big night for Mirowitz heroes: teachers, families honored at joyous gala

Bill Motchan, Special To The Jewish Light
Published March 31, 2025
The Missouri State Capitol building on Thursday, Jan. 4, 2024.

Missouri Senate resolution affirms state’s support for Israel

Bill Motchan, Special to the Jewish Light
Published March 26, 2025
New Games, Old Glory! Pinball, rock climbing & poker shake up the 2025 Senior Olympics

New Games, Old Glory! Pinball, rock climbing & poker shake up the 2025 Senior Olympics

Bill Motchan, Special To The Jewish Light
Published March 26, 2025
Federation CEO Danny Cohn addressing a crowd of more than 150 people on Monday evening.

Eye-opening study becomes roadmap to a stronger St. Louis Jewish community

Bill Motchan, Special To The Jewish Light
Published March 25, 2025
Shmuel Goodman

[Photo] He lost everything, beat cancer and rebuilt his life—here’s what he told St. Louis Jews

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
Published March 24, 2025
Steven Rosenzweig

Five questions with the new CEO at the J, Steven Rosenzweig

Bill Motchan, Special To The Jewish Light
Published March 18, 2025
Milo London

Power Out? No problem! St. Louis synagogues overcome storm chaos for Shabbat & bar mitzvah

Bill Motchan, Special to the Jewish Light
Published March 16, 2025
Bret and Mary Silverglate

Purim Parade Surprise: Popeye the Sailor Man’s Unexpected Jewish Connection!

Bill Motchan, Special To The Jewish Light
Published March 16, 2025
Bagels and Bliss brings fresh kosher bagels to St. Louis

Bagels and Bliss brings fresh kosher bagels to St. Louis

Bill Motchan, Special To The Jewish Light
Published March 10, 2025
Everything you need to know about this year's 'Purim Parade'

Everything you need to know about this year’s ‘Purim Parade’

Bill Motchan, Special To The Jewish Light
Published March 10, 2025
JPro Stl Recognition Event

Cheers to these champions! JPRO STL celebrates its best and brightest!

Bill Motchan, Special To The Jewish Light
Published March 6, 2025
The Iftar that brought 200 people of different faiths together

The Iftar that brought 200 people of different faiths together

Bill Motchan, Special To The Jewish Light
Published March 5, 2025
Noah Wyle in The Pitt.

Local Jewish ER doctors reveal what HBO’s “The Pitt” got right—and wrong!

Bill Motchan, Special To The Jewish Light
Published March 3, 2025
Bnai Amoona 140th Anniversary: Event co-chairs Michael Rubin, Jackie Levin, Judy Abrams and Rick Abrams

140 years of faith and community: A night to remember!

Bill Motchan, Special To The Jewish Light
Published March 2, 2025
The Missouri State Capitol building on Thursday, Jan. 4, 2024.

Missouri lawmakers hear powerful testimony on antisemitism and discrimination bill

Bill Motchan, Special To The Jewish Light
Published February 27, 2025
Hundreds gather in St. Louis to honor Israeli hostages—A night of light and hope

Hundreds gather in St. Louis to honor Israeli hostages—A night of light and hope

Bill Motchan, Special To The Jewish Light
Published February 23, 2025
Judge Rachel Freier

[Photo] Staenberg Speaker Series continues to empower young professionals through mentorship

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
Published February 19, 2025
The Avrutsky family (parents Raya and Harel, son Beeri and daughter Carmi) from Israel stayed at the Ohel Rina and Michael Bikur Cholim House in University City (above) while Beeri was undergoing surgery and months of rehabilitation.

[Photo] St. Louis Jewish community supports Israeli family during medical journey

By Bill Motchan, Special to the Jewish Light
Published February 18, 2025
PHOTOS: Music, faith & leadership: Inside the nation’s premier Songleader Boot Camp

PHOTOS: Music, faith & leadership: Inside the nation’s premier Songleader Boot Camp

Bill Motchan, Special To The Jewish Light
Published February 18, 2025
Darren Grodsky and Danny Jacobs

[Photo] Hollywood duo brings hit podcast home—and fans can’t get enough!

By Bill Motchan, Special to the Jewish Light
Published February 14, 2025
Owen Daniels (10 years old), Liam Daniels (8 years old) and Nate Daniels (12 years old).

[Photo] Inside the Daniels brothers’ journey to mastering Jewish traditions and stacking up service honors!

By Bill Motchan, Special to the Jewish Light
Published February 10, 2025
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