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St. Louis Jewish Light

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

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.

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Photos: St. Charles Jewish Festival welcomes thousands

Bill Motchan, Special To The Jewish Light
Published August 25, 2024
St. Louisans mark 10 months since Hamas attack

St. Louisans mark 10 months since Hamas attack

Bill Motchan, Special To The Jewish Light
Published August 7, 2024
Photo by Bill Motchan.

St. Louis Jewish community steps up big for area kids

Bill Motchan, Special to the Jewish Light=
Published August 5, 2024
At the St. Charles Jewish Festival this August, visitors were greeted by an oversized shipping container and artist Zack Smithey. Together, the community helped paint the container and decorate it with hundreds of hearts and Jewish-themed imagery, like Shabbat candles. It would become the new sukkah of the Chabad Jewish Center of St. Charles County, Mo.

Giant Jewish family festival moving to new location

Bill Motchan, Special To The Jewish Light
Published August 4, 2024
Nate's Kosher Deli to revive beloved Kohn's pastrami recipe

Nate’s Kosher Deli to revive beloved Kohn’s pastrami recipe

Bill Motchan, Special to the Jewish Light
Published July 30, 2024
Darryle Clott, at the Midwest Consortium of Holocaust Educators

Why educators are flocking to the St. Louis Holocaust Museum

Bill Motchan, Special to the Jewish Light
Published July 30, 2024
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[Photo] Schnucks adds more kosher options at Ladue Crossing store

By Bill Motchan, Special to the Jewish Light
Published July 28, 2024
Why are Kosher delis disappearing

Why are Kosher delis disappearing

Bill Motchan, Special To The Jewish Light
Published July 16, 2024
Director and star discuss 'Fiddler on the Roof' at The Muny

Director and star discuss ‘Fiddler on the Roof’ at The Muny

Bill Motchan, Special To The Jewish Light
Published July 15, 2024
Kohn's 'Killer Pastrami' lives on at Busch Stadium

Kohn’s ‘Killer Pastrami’ lives on at Busch Stadium

Bill Motchan, Special To The Jewish Light
Published July 11, 2024
Despite the heat, Laz Jazz Fest ignites Grand Arts District

Despite the heat, Laz Jazz Fest ignites Grand Arts District

Bill Motchan, Chief Digital Content Officer
Published June 30, 2024
First look at the Marilyn Fox Building transformation

First look at the Marilyn Fox Building transformation

Bill Motchan, Special to the Jewish Light
Published June 23, 2024
Farilyn Hale and Ken Berger.

Love on Ice: Blues fan finds fiancé through mutual love of hockey

Bill Motchan, Special To The Jewish Light
Published June 13, 2024
Rabbi Jared Skoff

Next-Gen Rabbi: Jared Skoff joins B’nai Amoona

Bill Motchan, Special to the Jewish Light
Published June 12, 2024
JFed's 'Men’s Event' promises laughter and connection

JFed’s ‘Men’s Event’ promises laughter and connection

Bill Motchan, Special To The Jewish Light
Published June 6, 2024
St. Louis CITY SC signs Jewish Australian midfielder

St. Louis CITY SC signs Jewish Australian midfielder

Bill Motchan, Special to the Jewish Light
Published June 6, 2024
Sherilyn and Barry Krell at the grave of Sam Rubin, an Army private from St. Louis who died in Normandy in 1944.

St. Louisans help son forge tie to father killed at Normandy

Bill Motchan, Special to the Jewish Light
Published June 5, 2024
Ellen Futterman, Jordan Palmer and Bill Motchan.

St. Louis Jewish Light wins six Rockower Awards

Bill Motchan, Special to the Jewish Light
Published June 4, 2024
From left: Noah Wolk, Erik Marx and Ari Willick

[Photo] Meet three St. Louis Jewish teens making a difference

By Bill Motchan, Special to the Jewish Light
Published May 28, 2024
Scott Schwartz

Inspiration ignites triumph at the St. Louis Senior Olympics

Bill Motchan, Special to the Jewish Light
Published May 27, 2024
Dan Ahdoot.

The funniest Iranian Jew in the world is coming to St. Louis

Bill Motchan, Special to the Jewish Light
Published May 15, 2024
Maxine Mirowitz

300 + enjoy Israel Independence Day in Chesterfield

Bill Motchan, Special To The Jewish Light
Published May 14, 2024
Jeanette, David and Alvin Goldfarb.

The Jewish family behind St. Louis’ nursing school powerhouse

Bill Motchan, Special to the Jewish Light
Published May 14, 2024
Felicia Malter and Chad Wallis

JFed recognizes visionary leaders for dedication and achievement

Bill Motchan, Special To The Jewish Light
Published May 9, 2024
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