Bill Motchan is a freelance writer with a focus on culture and society, exploring various cultural movements through his work. He has contributed to notable publications including JNS.org, St. Louis Magazine, and The Detroit Jewish News. In addition to his writing, Bill is also a passionate photographer and golfer, and he shares his home with a house panther named Hobbes.
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By: Bill Motchan
Walter “Wally” Mayer, a Holocaust survivor and World War II veteran, is now officially a centenarian. Mayer, one of the Wallys who built Jewish St. Louis, was the center of attention at the Jewish Community Center on March 28 at a party in his honor. Nearly 100 guests celebrated Mayer at the event which was arranged by his wife, Rosalie Rotenberg.
By: Bill Motchan
On Fridays, Kayla Gorelik always helps with meal prep for her family’s Shabbat dinner. That tradition was the starting point for a new book Kayla wrote and illustrated, entitled “My
Since 2014, Toscano has traveled the world photographing Holocaust survivors, capturing their faces and stories with sensitivity and care. The St. Louis edition features 12 local survivors, photographed during his first trip here in May 2022. Later that year, a version of “Lest We Forget” appeared at Washington University, drawing 80,000 visitors and connecting audiences with these remarkable personal histories.
By: Jordan Palmer
More than 6,000 miles separate St. Louis from Israel, but that distance seemed invisible to the 200 community members who gathered to commemorate Yom Hazikaron (Israel’s Memorial Day) on April 20. The event at the Jewish Community Center paid tribute to fallen soldiers and victims of terror. The solemn day of remembrance was an opportunity...
Good nutrition and regular exercise are important ingredients to healthy aging. Another activity has a positive impact on older adults – making social connections. It can take the form of
By: Jordan Palmer, Bill Motchan
Missouri’s antisemitism bill is about to become law—and if you want to see it happen, you won’t need to leave your desk.
By: Bill Motchan
Aliza Bregman loves seeing blue and white. She was in her element at the Jewish Community Center in Chesterfield on April 22 for the celebration of Yom Ha’atzmaut (Israel Independence Day). The colors of the Israeli flag were in abundance, which made Bregman happy.
By: Bill Motchan
Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe signs HB 2061, with bill sponsors State Senator Curtis Trent (L) and State Representative George Hruza (R) looking on at the State Capitol, in Jefferson City, Missouri, April 23, 2026.
By: Bill Motchan
In June 2023, Nadav Tamir, executive director of J Street Israel, visited St. Louis to share his philosophy of peace in the Middle East by finding common ground with Palestinians. Since that time, Hamas attacked Israel, followed by a long and brutal conflict in Gaza. Even as new fighting is taking place in Iran and Lebanon, Tamir remains optimistic that better days lie ahead for Israel. On Monday, May 4, he will speak to St. Louisans at Congregation Shaare Emeth during “What Comes Next: Nadav Tamir on Iran, Gaza and The Future of The Middle East.” Tamir recently offered the Jewish Light a preview of his message.
By: Bill Motchan
Dozens of volunteers, competitors and Jewish Community Center supporters gathered May 18 at the Marilyn Fox Building for the opening ceremonies of the Legends Games.
