Bill Motchan

The St. Louis Maccabi athletes returned from Kansas City last week with one special gold medal, captured by the 17-and-under boys basketball team. It was the first time a St. Louis team won the premier event, and the culmination of a tough playoff round, according to Rabbi Brad Horwitz.

One man’s quest for the perfect bagel (or any at all) in his new home, miles from the Midwest.

An advocate for innovation in medical education and a researcher helping change how Alzheimer’s disease is diagnosed were honored this summer with WashU Medicine’s 2026 Dean’s Medals.

Culinary culture shock. That describes my initial feeling after relocating to the southeastern Virginia coast in July from years living in the U.S. Midwest—namely, St. Louis. If you want biscuits, this is the place. Ditto, pimento cheese and something called Brunswick stew. It involves chicken but evidently at one time used squirrel meat. My...

Bill Motchan 1/2 Greg Peterman, owner of Yorgo's Bageldashery in Norfolk, Va. Photo by Bill Motchan.

In 2026, the average cost of college in the United States ranges from $21,320 to $65,470 per year, according to Farm Bureau Financial Services. That cost can prove daunting for

If you have a basement or walk-in closet in your home, those areas will inevitably attract boxes of your belongings that may have been untouched for years. That's a sign that downsizing may be a good strategy. For empty nesters considering moving to an independent living facility, that decision is likely more pressing, since storage space may be limited.

Most older adults have little desire to transition from their own home to assisted living. A 2026 Pew Research Center study revealed that 60% of seniors who live in their own home prefer to stay in that setting, with help from a caregiver if it's needed. Known as “aging in place,” this arrangement means remaining in a home and community safely, independently, and comfortably as you grow older.

Greta Rosenstock Kramer has many fond memories of life events at United Hebrew Congregation. Now she plans to share her love of Judaism and Jewish culture with other UH members through music.

Greta Rosenstock Kramer marked her bat mitzvah and wedding at United Hebrew. Now she is returning to lead its music program.