Author: Bill Motchan

Transylvanian Trilogy

Posted by Bill Motchan | Jan 3, 2022 | Arts & Entertainment |

What can be done to increase awareness about the Holocaust among young people? One author is doing it through the art of storytelling.

Susan Sandler Presents “Julia Scotti: Funny That Way”

Posted by Bill Motchan | Sep 18, 2021 | Arts & Entertainment |

Julia Scotti’s journey is the subject of a documentary created by the noted Jewish writer Susan Sandler. “Julia Scotti: Funny That Way” is also Sandler’s directorial debut.

Basil Alter’s World of Music

Posted by Bill Motchan | May 19, 2021 | Features |

Basil Alter had a busy travel schedule for 2021. Alter, a Jewish violin master from Memphis, was planning a trip to Israel and a concert tour from Phoenix to Los Angeles to Michigan. The pandemic changed all of that.

Anshei Sphard – Beth El Emeth Receives National Recognition

Posted by Bill Motchan | Jan 8, 2021 | Features |

“nclusion as a national historic place is significant for researchers and historians who study Memphis houses of worship and Judaism.

Temple Israel Museum Draws Visitors from Around the World

Posted by Bill Motchan | Nov 30, 2020 | Arts & Entertainment |

The Temple Israel Museum will be celebrating its 25th anniversary next year. It draws visitors annually from all over the world, and exhibits include works of artisans from Germany, France, Morocco, Egypt, Poland, Russia, Israel, and America.