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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.

All content by Bill Motchan
Former IDF intelligence official visits St. Louis

Former IDF intelligence official visits St. Louis

Bill Motchan, Special To The Jewish Light
Published February 29, 2024
Mark Wilf and Gov. Mike Parson.

[Photo] Gov. Parson, Jewish NFL owner discuss survival of Israel in St. Louis

By Bill Motchan, Special to the Jewish Light
Published February 7, 2024
Jewish day school students from St. Louis traveled to Jefferson City to show their support during a hearing for a pro-Israel resolution.

[Photo] Pro-Israel resolution’s hearing at Missouri Capitol draws strong turnout from Jewish students 

Story and photos By Bill Motchan, Special to the Jewish Light
Published February 6, 2024
The Aryeh Emblem

Two local Cub Scouts earn coveted Aryeh Emblem

Bill Motchan, Special to the Jewish Light
Published January 31, 2024
A junior at Ladue Horton Watkins High School, Nelson Vickar is a top goalie prospect and last year was named one of Jewish Telegraph Agency’s 36 Jewish student athletes to watch for the 2023-2024 school year.

Ladue junior slides up ranks of elite amateur hockey players

Bill Motchan, Special to the Jewish Light
Published January 23, 2024
Brothers Lazaroff

Brothers Lazaroff concert series moves to new venue

BILL MOTCHAN, SPECIAL TO THE JEWISH LIGHT
Published January 22, 2024
Photo courtesy of IDF Women on Facebook.

St. Louis event will spotlight ‘Women Defending Israel’

Bill Motchan, Special to the Jewish Light
Published January 10, 2024
David and Jeff Lazaroff.

Brothers Lazaroff announce new 4-week residency during January

Bill Motchan, Special To The Jewish Light
Published January 3, 2024
St. Louis trio "Geezer House" welcome 2024, Tel Aviv style

St. Louis trio “Geezer House” welcome 2024, Tel Aviv style

Bill Motchan, Special To The Jewish Light
Published January 1, 2024
Hundreds march in UCity in support of hostages, against antisemitism

Hundreds march in UCity in support of hostages, against antisemitism

Bill Motchan, Special to the Jewish Light
Published December 10, 2023
Beth Saltzman

From ticket taker to knish baker, volunteer has done it all

Bill Motchan, Special To The Jewish Light
Published December 7, 2023
Nancy Wasserman Giannasi

[Photo] Nancy Wasserman Giannasi won’t slow down, and that goes for her dog, too

BY MEGAN RUBENSTEIN, Special To The Jewish Light
Published December 7, 2023
Travel agent’s life takes flight on acts of chesed

Travel agent’s life takes flight on acts of chesed

Bill Motchan, Special To The Jewish Light
Published December 6, 2023
Photos: Brothers Lazaroff rock out at Hanukkah Hullaballo 13

Photos: Brothers Lazaroff rock out at Hanukkah Hullaballo 13

Bill Motchan, Special To The Jewish Light
Published December 3, 2023
Photos: Olivette Turkey Trot

Photos: Olivette Turkey Trot

Bill Motchan, Special To The Jewish Light
Published November 26, 2023
500 Strong: St. Charles community unites for Israel

500 Strong: St. Charles community unites for Israel

Bill Motchan, Special To The Jewish Light
Published November 19, 2023
Epstein Hebrew Academy students, staff and family members held Blue And White Spirit Day on Sunday, Nov. 12

Photos: Epstein Hebrew Academy celebrates Israel with fun and games

Bill Motchan, Special To The Jewish Light
Published November 12, 2023
Protest

[Photo] Photos: Local protesters want American Red Cross care for Israeli hostages

BY BILL MOTCHAN, SPECIAL TO THE JEWISH LIGHT
Published November 9, 2023
A group from Explore St. Louis visits the St. Louis Kaplan Feldman Holocaust Museum’s Impact Lab in late October.

St. Louis Holocaust Museum celebrates one year anniversary

Bill Motchan, Special To The Jewish Light
Published November 8, 2023
Seats

[Photo] St. Louis Jews mark 30 days since Oct. 7 with special Sheloshim vigil

Jordan Palmer and Bill Motchan
Published November 7, 2023
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