Who is in this 1972 photo from Camp Nat Koplar?

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer

Published November 19, 2023

This week’s “Blast From The Past” photo features some very cute and well-mannered St. Louis preschoolers.

The photo appeared on page 15 of the August 2, 1972 issue of the St. Louis Jewish Light with the headline: “Probstein’s Visit Camp Koplar”

Here’s what we know

From the photo caption:

Dr. and Mrs. J.G. Probstein, trustees of the Jewish Community Centers Associations’ Camp Nat Koplar, established in memory of Mr. Koplar who died in August 1962, recently visited the camp. Nearly 300 children, 3-5 years of age, are served in this half-day pre-school camp. Standing next to Dr. Probstein are two Camp Koplar counselors, Shelley Brockman and Randye Schachter.

What we don’t know

The names of any of these adorable kiddos. Can you help? Shoot us an email if you know any names.

We were there

The fact the Jewish Light was there in 1972 should not surprise anyone. We have been there and we are here now and we hope to be here in the future. Trust me, not every Jewish community in every city can say that.

For six decades, the St. Louis Jewish Light has been an invaluable beacon for the Jewish community, illuminating stories, issues, and events that resonate deeply with its readership. The paper has served as a unifying force, providing a platform for communal dialogue, celebration, and reflection. Through its pages, the Light has chronicled the triumphs and challenges of the St. Louis Jewish community, fostering a sense of connection and shared identity.

To ensure that this essential institution continues to shine for generations to come, supporting “The Light” is not just a financial contribution; it is an investment in the preservation of community, culture, and continuity.

By clicking this link and rallying behind the St. Louis Jewish Light today, you can help pave the way for this unwavering presence 60 years into the future, ensuring that it remains a guiding force, bringing clarity, connection, and community to the St. Louis Jewish experience.

Thank you in advance for your support,

Jordan

About the Contributor

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer

Jordan worked at KSDK from 1995 to 2020. Jordan is a three-time Emmy award winner who produced every kind of show from news to specials during his tenure, creating Show Me St. Louis, The Cardinal Nation Show. He started ksdk.com in 2001 and won three Edward R. Murrow Awards for journalistic and website excellence in 2010, 2014 and 2020. Jordan has been married for 25 years and is the father of two college students. He is an avid biker, snowboarder, and beer lover. He created the blog drink314.com, focusing on the St. Louis beer community in 2015. Jordan has an incredible and vast knowledge of useless information and is the grandson of a Cleveland bootlegger.