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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
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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
Photos: Clayton rally for Israel, peace and release of hostages

Photos: Clayton rally for Israel, peace and release of hostages

Bill Motchan, Special To The Jewish Light
Published November 5, 2023
Photos: The Empty Shabbat Table at Shaw Park

Photos: The Empty Shabbat Table at Shaw Park

Bill Motchan, Special To The Jewish Light
Published November 5, 2023
Photos: Jews and Christians standing in solidarity for Israel

Photos: Jews and Christians standing in solidarity for Israel

Bill Motchan, Special To The Jewish Light
Published October 22, 2023
Tickets for Brothers Lazaroff's Hanukkah Hullabaloo go on sale Friday

Tickets for Brothers Lazaroff’s Hanukkah Hullabaloo go on sale Friday

Bill Motchan, Special To The Jewish Light
Published October 19, 2023
Novellus is an American restaurant on Historic Main Street in St Charles.

[Photo] St. Charles restaurant going all kosher for one day to support Israel

By Bill Motchan, Special to the Jewish Light
Published October 16, 2023
Rally In Support of Israel. October 15, 2023

Photos: St. Louis unites Sunday with resounding support of Israel

Bill Motchan, Special To The Jewish Light
Published October 15, 2023
Musical solidarity event in support of Israel planned for tonight

Musical solidarity event in support of Israel planned for tonight

Bill Motchan, Special To The Jewish Light
Published October 9, 2023
Kol Rinah participated in a groundbreaking ceremony on Oct. 5.

Kol Rinah breaks ground for new early childhood center

Bill Motchan, Special To The Jewish Light
Published October 6, 2023
Hot dogs, Hall of Famers and memories of Sportsman’s Park

Hot dogs, Hall of Famers and memories of Sportsman’s Park

Bill Motchan, Special To The Jewish Light
Published October 5, 2023
Doug and Caryn Rudman.

Doug and Caryn Rudman carry on 29-year Sukkah tradition

Bill Motchan, Special To The Jewish Light
Published October 2, 2023
Anne Samuels

Anne Samuels and the Gateway Harmonica Club are making music and memories

Bill Motchan, Special to the Jewish Light
Published September 28, 2023
Watch: Shaare Emeth's Tashlich service by the water

Watch: Shaare Emeth’s Tashlich service by the water

Bill Motchan, Special To The Jewish Light
Published September 18, 2023
Photo of author (R) at Wrigley Field a few years ago with Detroit friend Steve Ross. (L)

Jimmy Buffett sometimes used religion in his lyrics, including Judaism

Bill Motchan, Special to the Jewish Light
Published September 5, 2023
Jewish culture will be on display around St. Louis

Jewish culture will be on display around St. Louis

Bill Motchan, Special to the Jewish Light
Published August 11, 2023
Legendary Jewish sports writer Joe Posnanski coming to St. Louis

Legendary Jewish sports writer Joe Posnanski coming to St. Louis

Bill Motchan, Special To The Jewish Light
Published August 1, 2023
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