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Bill Motchan, Special to the Jewish Light

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St. Louis Israeli Folk Dance (IFD) group though the years.

Folk dance group connects St. Louisans with Israel

May 19, 2022
Lag b’Omer can be as fun and yummy as a hole in the ground

Lag b’Omer can be as fun and yummy as a hole in the ground

May 18, 2022
Were honoring Jewish American Heritage Month with our list of 10 from St. Louis

We’re honoring Jewish American Heritage Month with our list of 10 from St. Louis

May 13, 2022
Noted photographer captures images of 12 St. Louis Holocaust survivors

Noted photographer captures images of 12 St. Louis Holocaust survivors

May 11, 2022
 Betsy Enger leads a cooking demonstration during a Jewish Senior Connection program in April.  Photo: Bill Motchan

Jewish Senior Connection adds in-person schmoozing during its second year

May 9, 2022
Cantor Ronald Eichaker leading Israeli scouts singing “Hatikvah”

Photos: Yom Hazikaron at the JCC remembers Israel’s fallen soldiers

May 4, 2022
Cindy Levin. Photo: Bill Motchan

Advocacy leader’s work inspires others to become activists

May 4, 2022
50th reunion for U City’s Class of ’70 finally happens two years after the fact

50th reunion for U City’s Class of ’70 finally happens two years after the fact

May 3, 2022
Love, set, match! Checking in with longtime Jewish tennis coach Mark Platt

Love, set, match! Checking in with longtime Jewish tennis coach Mark Platt

April 29, 2022
How St. Louisan Edward Tsimerman got his friends out of Russia

How St. Louisan Edward Tsimerman got his friends out of Russia

April 27, 2022
Former St. Louisan Dean Schramm’s new film playing this week at Frontenac Cinema

Former St. Louisan Dean Schramm’s new film playing this week at Frontenac Cinema

April 24, 2022
Director Ted Braun and Dean Schramm

Former St. Louisan Dean Schramm’s new film opens at Frontenac Cinema tonight

April 22, 2022
Today is Earth Day: Here’s what its local Jewish stewards have to say

Today is Earth Day: Here’s what its local Jewish stewards have to say

April 22, 2022
An image from Yokneam.

St. Louis, Atlanta raise a virtual toast of partnership with sister city in Israel

April 21, 2022
Former Soviet Union natives celebrate Passover with a special seder at Crown Center

Former Soviet Union natives celebrate Passover with a special seder at Crown Center

April 21, 2022
Angela McManis is community services director at Jewish Family Services. Photo: Bill Motchan

Abuse prevention effort adapts over 30 years to keep kids safe

April 20, 2022
Jewish singer Micaela Diamond featured in Broadways ‘The Cher Show’ bringing her cabaret act home

Jewish singer Micaela Diamond featured in Broadway’s ‘The Cher Show’ bringing her cabaret act home

April 20, 2022
Whats so Jewish about Pickleball?

What’s so Jewish about Pickleball?

April 16, 2022
U City matzah maven takes his skills to Persian Gulf Jews

U City “matzah maven” takes his skills to Persian Gulf Jews

April 14, 2022
Karen Sher, Patty Bloom, Patricia F. Croughan

Sher, Bloom among award winners as Jewish Federation celebrates 120 years

April 11, 2022
Who knew? 6,000+ Jews call St. Charles County home

Who knew? 6,000+ Jews call St. Charles County home

April 10, 2022
St. Louis native Ben Solomon reporting now from the war zone in Ukraine

St. Louis native Ben Solomon reporting now from the war zone in Ukraine

April 8, 2022
New exhibit pays tribute to 120 years of St. Louis’ Jewish Federation

New exhibit pays tribute to 120 years of St. Louis’ Jewish Federation

April 6, 2022
UCity artist licenses viral video tune to major music group

UCity artist licenses viral video tune to major music group

April 4, 2022
Jeremy Growes Final Four predictions

Jeremy Growe’s Final Four predictions

April 4, 2022
St. Louisan Gene Litvin mounts relief effort for his native Ukrainian brothers and sisters

St. Louisan Gene Litvin mounts relief effort for his native Ukrainian brothers and sisters

March 31, 2022
A rendering of a proposed Chabad Jewish Community Center-St. Charles County. Image courtesy Baalman Architects

Westward expansion: Chabad receives donation of 9.6 acres in O’Fallon, Mo.

March 31, 2022
Joel Schwartz

St. Louis attorney Joel Schwartz on his new book and actor playing him in “The Thing About Pam”

March 22, 2022
From left: Charli, Jenna, Mike, Diane, Tim and Sophia O’Shea.

How St. Louis Irish Jewish families celebrate ‘The ‘Double P’: Purim and St. Patrick’s Day

March 16, 2022
David Hermelin is shown with the barrels used to age Hermelins Righteous Seven Barrel Reserve liqueur. Photo: Bill Motchan

Jewish St. Louis distiller of “Righteous Road” has perfect spirit for Purim

March 14, 2022
Image from https://jfedstl.org

Jewish Federation raises more than $525,000 for Ukraine relief

March 14, 2022
Celebrate 314 Day with eight fun facts that link it to Judaism

Celebrate 314 Day with eight fun facts that link it to Judaism

March 13, 2022
Sophia M. Sachs Butterfly House

The story behind the Sachs family’s contributions to the Missouri Botanical Garden

March 7, 2022
Valentina is safe! Mother of Chesterfield woman escapes Ukraine, now in Serbia

Valentina is safe! Mother of Chesterfield woman escapes Ukraine, now in Serbia

March 7, 2022
St. Louisans book Kyiv Airbnbs as way to support Ukrainians

St. Louisans book Kyiv Airbnbs as way to support Ukrainians

March 6, 2022
Chesterfield to Ukraine: Family separated by distance, united by love

Chesterfield to Ukraine: Family separated by distance, united by love

March 2, 2022
Joan Berkman. Photo courtesy Strauss Peyton Photography

The Lighter Side: Q&A with St. Louis Press Club President Joan Berkman

February 27, 2022
Photo of author Dean Robbins with book cover image

St. Louis native returns for the J’s Children’s Mitzvah Program

February 20, 2022
Members of the mishpacha group celebrate Hanukkah in 2015.

St. Louis ‘mishpacha’ group has been connecting participants for 40 years

February 20, 2022
Screen capture from the Clean Speech St. Louis website, clean speech.com/stl

Clean Speech St. Louis targets power of hurtful words

February 17, 2022
Cantor Ronald Eichaker, Rabbi Brigitte Rosenberg and Alden Solovy at United Hebrew Congregation. Solovy will once again serve as liturgist-in-residence at UH.

What is a liturgist-in-residence? Alden Solovy sheds light before UH visit

February 11, 2022
The ship Eliyahu Golomb in 1946. Photo: Yad Vashem

Founding member of Zionist Haganah fighters had St. Louis ties

February 11, 2022
Meet Michael Perelman, the numbers guy for the St. Louis Blues

Meet Michael Perelman, the “numbers guy” for the St. Louis Blues

January 30, 2022
Among the children in this Camp Ramot Amoona photo are two future rabbis serving the St. Louis area: Rabbi Daniel Bogard and Rabbi Jordan Gerson.

Many rabbis were launched toward clergy at Jewish summer camp

January 23, 2022
Vote buttons stack with red and blue colors (Adobe Stock)

Why Missouri is a bellwether state for voter protection

January 17, 2022
10 fun facts about Tu B’Shevat

10 fun facts about Tu B’Shevat

January 12, 2022
Vicki Lander is the owner of Flower Hill Farm. File photo: Bill Motchan

Tu B’Shevat is the right time to begin growing seder ingredients

January 12, 2022
The Lighter Side with violinist and CRC member Hava Polinsky

The Lighter Side with violinist and CRC member Hava Polinsky

January 10, 2022
Lydia Motchan (left), who is 100 years old, and Jennifer Wientge, Heartland Hospice spiritual adviser. Writer and photographer Bill Motchan chronicles his journey becoming a family caregiver for Lydia, his mother. Photo: Bill Motchan

Family Caregiving 101: What it really means

January 9, 2022
Indulge in family friendly, outdoor activities during this unseasonably warm Christmas weekend

Indulge in family friendly, outdoor activities during this unseasonably warm Christmas weekend

December 23, 2021
Sean Jameson

The Lighter Side featuring Sean Jameson, of the Delmar Gardens West activities team

December 21, 2021
Rabbi Yonason Goldson partnered with psychologist Margarita Gurri (right)on a podcast, “The Rabbi & the Shrink.” (Goldson photo: Bill Motchan)

A rabbi and a shrink walk into a podcast…

December 16, 2021
Harvey Kornblum with daughter Kathy Kornblum. (Kathy Kornblum)

Who was Harvey Kornblum?

December 16, 2021
JFS celebrating 150 years of helping St. Louisans

JFS celebrating 150 years of helping St. Louisans

December 12, 2021
Photos: Hanukkah Hullabaloo delivers once again

Photos: Hanukkah Hullabaloo delivers once again

December 6, 2021
How St. Louisans are speaking out against hate

How St. Louisans are speaking out against hate

December 2, 2021
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
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