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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
Jordan Palmer

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.

All content by Jordan Palmer
The story behind NCJWSTL's Coffee Talk SnL

The story behind NCJWSTL’s Coffee Talk SnL

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
Published April 17, 2022
Jewish BBQ master Steven Raichlen brings his show "Project Fire" to St. Louis

Jewish BBQ master Steven Raichlen brings his show “Project Fire” to St. Louis

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
Published April 15, 2022
Who is this kid on the Haggadah? We (I) think he's a Hollywood star

Who is this kid on the Haggadah? We (I) think he’s a Hollywood star

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
Published April 14, 2022
Yes, Passover cocktails are a thing. Here are 6 straight from the seder plate

Yes, Passover cocktails are a thing. Here are 6 straight from the seder plate

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
Published April 14, 2022
A Jewish guy's idea on viewing art, and the new exhibit to try it out

A Jewish guy’s idea on viewing art, and the new exhibit to try it out

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
Published April 13, 2022
Gilbert Gottfried

Jewish comedy legend Gilbert Gottfried dies at 67

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
Published April 12, 2022
St. Louis Holocaust Museum, 16 others condemn 'War Crimes' In Ukraine

St. Louis Holocaust Museum, 16 others condemn ‘War Crimes’ In Ukraine

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
Published April 12, 2022
Why I pray I'll never become a Schmegoogle

Why I pray I’ll never become a Schmegoogle

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
Published April 11, 2022
Jewish a capella sensation Six13 returns with new video "A Billy Joel Passover"

Jewish a capella sensation Six13 returns with new video “A Billy Joel Passover”

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
Published April 11, 2022

ADL’s Jonathan Greenblatt to open Annual Staenberg Lecture series

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
Published April 9, 2022
(L) Susannah Heschel, who created the ritual of putting on orange on the seder plate in the 1980s. Photo courtesy of Susannah Heschel. (R) Janice Stieber Rous' seder plate. Photo courtesy of Janice Stieber Rous.

The real story behind the orange on the seder plate

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
Published April 8, 2022
2012 Unsung Hero Steven Rosenblum to receive special honor from WashU

2012 Unsung Hero Steven Rosenblum to receive special honor from WashU

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
Published April 8, 2022
AJ Moll's recipe for "Israeli Corn Schnitzel" looks delish

AJ Moll’s recipe for “Israeli Corn Schnitzel” looks delish

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
Published April 8, 2022
Are you ready to say goodbye to Julia Garner's "Ruth" in "Ozark?

Are you ready to say goodbye to Julia Garner’s “Ruth” in “Ozark?

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
Published April 5, 2022
New exhibition honors James Smith, whose art hangs in several Midwest JCC's including St. Louis

New exhibition honors James Smith, whose art hangs in several Midwest JCC’s including St. Louis

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
Published April 5, 2022
Danielle Finn, the Modern Orthodox high schooler faces first major challenge on "American Idol"

Danielle Finn, the Modern Orthodox high schooler faces first major challenge on “American Idol”

Jordan Palmer, Special For The Jewish Light
Published April 5, 2022
Excerpt from new book that's ‘Game of Thrones’ meets ‘Fiddler on the Roof’

Excerpt from new book that’s ‘Game of Thrones’ meets ‘Fiddler on the Roof’

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
Published March 29, 2022
Danielle Finn, the Modern Orthodox high schooler continues her "American Idol" journey for her 'poppy'

Danielle Finn, the Modern Orthodox high schooler continues her “American Idol” journey for her ‘poppy’

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
Published March 29, 2022
Lucy Greenbaum

Prayer Lab is back, in person, and ready to rock

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
Published March 29, 2022
Cheryl Maayan's new move keeps her in education and St. Louis

Cheryl Maayan’s new move keeps her in education and St. Louis

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
Published March 28, 2022
St. Louisans have access to new video series exploring the most enduring antisemitic tropes

St. Louisans have access to new video series exploring the most enduring antisemitic tropes

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
Published March 27, 2022
FBI takes fake bomb threats, like Wednesday's in STL, extremely seriously

FBI takes fake bomb threats, like Wednesday’s in STL, extremely seriously

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
Published March 24, 2022
Actress Marlee Matlin headlining “The Women’s Event” at the Ritz Carlton

Actress Marlee Matlin headlining “The Women’s Event” at the Ritz Carlton

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
Published March 24, 2022
Jewish podcast "Can We Talk?" returns with new episodes

Jewish podcast “Can We Talk?” returns with new episodes

Jordan Palmer
Published March 24, 2022
"All clear!" says police, after St. Louis, Philadelphia JCCs receive unfounded online threats

“All clear!” says police, after St. Louis, Philadelphia JCCs receive unfounded online threats

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
Published March 23, 2022
JFed's Yawitz, Goldstein returning from Ukrainian border after bringing aid to refugees

JFed’s Yawitz, Goldstein returning from Ukrainian border after bringing aid to refugees

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
Published March 23, 2022
Why you should understand "Di eyer viln zayn kliger fun di hiner" before making an omelet

Why you should understand “Di eyer viln zayn kliger fun di hiner” before making an omelet

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
Published March 21, 2022
David Beckham

David Beckham gives Insta account, 72 million followers to Ukrainian doctor

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
Published March 21, 2022
Are you creative, hardworking? NCJWSTL may have just the job for you

Are you creative, hardworking? NCJWSTL may have just the job for you

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
Published March 21, 2022
The Passover pajamas you didn't know you needed

The Passover pajamas you didn’t know you needed

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
Published March 18, 2022
Chesterfield honoring 3 residents who experienced WWII 3 different ways

Chesterfield honoring 3 residents who experienced WWII 3 different ways

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
Published March 18, 2022
Rabbi Stiffman

83 is the new 13, and Rabbi Stiffman is all in for his second Bar Mitzvah

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
Published March 16, 2022
In red carpet interview, Mayim Bialik says she'd love to permanently host Jeopardy

In red carpet interview, Mayim Bialik says she’d love to permanently host Jeopardy

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
Published March 15, 2022
Are you a superstar? Yeah? Then why are you not working here?

Are you a superstar? Yeah? Then why are you not working here?

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
Published March 15, 2022
Yiddish Word(s): If you're feeling Farblóndzhet, you probably still using Mapquest

Yiddish Word(s): If you’re feeling Farblóndzhet, you probably still using Mapquest

Jordan Palmer
Published March 14, 2022
Warhol never did Manischewitz

Warhol never did Manischewitz

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
Published March 14, 2022
The sea lions are back, meaning its time to watch them "blast the shofar" again

The sea lions are back, meaning its time to watch them “blast the shofar” again

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
Published March 14, 2022
JCC pre-Purim party featuring free copies of “The Illustrated Cocktail” with ticket

JCC pre-Purim party featuring free copies of “The Illustrated Cocktail” with ticket

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
Published March 14, 2022
Michael Rubenstein and Chad Wallis

Rubenstein, Wallis turn old road trip memories into new roadside experience

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
Published March 11, 2022
Jewish Federations still need your help to raise $20 million for Ukrainian Jews

Jewish Federations still need your help to raise $20 million for Ukrainian Jews

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
Published March 10, 2022
Jewish Joke: Did you hear the one about Jordan's dream?

Jewish Joke: Did you hear the one about Jordan’s dream?

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
Published March 9, 2022
Singer Idina Menzel brings her vocal talents to the Fox  Aug. 15.  

Idina Menzel retweets video of child singing “Let It Go” from Ukrainian bomb shelter

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
Published March 8, 2022
Meet Zach Wurtenberger, Jewish Wash U student on "Survivor 42"

Meet Zach Wurtenberger, Jewish Wash U student on “Survivor 42”

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
Published March 8, 2022
Jewish owner drops Russian name "Stolichnaya," for "Stoli" in opposition to Putin

Jewish owner drops Russian name “Stolichnaya,” for “Stoli” in opposition to Putin

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
Published March 7, 2022
Hamantaschen to order 2021

These local bakers are ready to make your hamantaschen dreams come true

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
Published March 3, 2022
Debbie Bram, Cindy Nouri and Jackie Effert waiting to greet the family at the airport.

Jewish, Muslim, and Christian friends unite to welcome Afghan family to St. Louis

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
Published March 3, 2022
"Flying children" highlight new photo exhibit

“Flying children” highlight new photo exhibit

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
Published March 1, 2022
Tony's pastry chef offers new recipe idea on classic rugelach

Tony’s pastry chef offers new recipe idea on classic rugelach

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
Published February 28, 2022
What your bubbe meant when she said 'gey strashe di gens'

What your bubbe meant when she said ‘gey strashe di gens’

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
Published February 28, 2022
Eric, William, Michael Joshua, Bonita, Danielle, Gary, Adam seated: Bradley, Yehuda, and Chelsea

St. Louis family to be honored by Touro’s Lander College

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
Published February 26, 2022
Anna Speller, SEMO Athletics

SEMO’s Anna Speller wins beam event in front of hometown crowd

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
Published February 23, 2022
From Chihuly to chemicals, Faith Berger's second act is about the art of science

From Chihuly to chemicals, Faith Berger’s second act is about the art of science

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
Published February 22, 2022
Nikki Rauner of Emotional Health Therapy

Pandemic has brought renewed focus on mental health, local therapist says

JORDAN PALMER, Chief Digital Content Officer
Published February 22, 2022
Credit: Wrestling at the Chase book pictures 

Meet the author who wrote the Jewish story behind “Wrestling at The Chase”

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
Published February 21, 2022
Lisa Johnson

Webster student making sure Holocaust memories aren’t lost in translation

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
Published February 17, 2022
Jewish Jokes: Did you hear the one about the ribeyes?

Jewish Jokes: Did you hear the one about the ribeyes?

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
Published February 16, 2022
Leo Goldenberg repeats his upsherin to help others, and we’re kvelling!

Leo Goldenberg repeats his upsherin to help others, and we’re kvelling!

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
Published February 16, 2022
Ivan Reitman, ‘Ghostbusters’ director and son of Auschwitz survivor, dies at 75

Ivan Reitman, ‘Ghostbusters’ director and son of Auschwitz survivor, dies at 75

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
Published February 14, 2022
St. Louisans invited to see the Jewish gems of Central Europe for free

St. Louisans invited to see the Jewish gems of Central Europe for free

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
Published February 10, 2022
Sharing Pres. Reagan's favorite Gazpacho recipe with you, and Marjorie Taylor Greene

Sharing Pres. Reagan’s favorite Gazpacho recipe with you, and Marjorie Taylor Greene

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
Published February 10, 2022
Jewish Jokes: Did you hear the one about Karen's visit to Howie's Bar & Grill?

Jewish Jokes: Did you hear the one about Karen’s visit to Howie’s Bar & Grill?

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
Published February 9, 2022
"On the Record with Bob Cohn" is back!

“On the Record with Bob Cohn” is back!

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
Published February 8, 2022
Courtesy bravoandy

It’s been a good week for Andy Cohen!

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
Published February 8, 2022
Do you know this Jew? He's known as the “Patriot Hazan” of the Revolutionary War

Do you know this Jew? He’s known as the “Patriot Hazan” of the Revolutionary War

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
Published February 6, 2022
Jewish Federation of St. Louis continues investing in community and mental health

Jewish Federation of St. Louis continues investing in community and mental health

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
Published February 4, 2022
Giti Fredman knows the "art of baking challah" is the experience it brings

Giti Fredman knows the “art of baking challah” is the experience it brings

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
Published February 4, 2022
Sgt. 1st Class Christopher A. Celiz was killed in action July 12 in Paktiya province, Afghanistan. (U.S. Department of Defense)

Jewish war hero received Medal of Honor, but not enough press

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
Published February 3, 2022
Why Dr. Harley Hammerman is keeping St. Louis' restaurant history alive

Why Dr. Harley Hammerman is keeping St. Louis’ restaurant history alive

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
Published February 1, 2022
Yiddish Word Of The Day: Gevaldig

Yiddish Word Of The Day: Gevaldig

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
Published January 31, 2022
The Jewish values of appreciating clean water in St. Louis

The Jewish values of appreciating clean water in St. Louis

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
Published January 28, 2022

Jewish Jokes: Did you hear the one about Palmer and the census taker?

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
Published January 26, 2022
Why we're kvelling over Clayton sophomore Grace Wolf

Why we’re kvelling over Clayton sophomore Grace Wolf

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
Published January 26, 2022
St. Louis' Holocaust museum asking for your photos, videos for new film

St. Louis’ Holocaust museum asking for your photos, videos for new film

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
Published January 25, 2022
Chaiflicks commemorating Holocaust Remembrance Day with 6 free historical films

Chaiflicks commemorating Holocaust Remembrance Day with 6 free historical films

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
Published January 25, 2022
Yiddish word(s) of the day: "He has as much sense...."

Yiddish word(s) of the day: “He has as much sense….”

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
Published January 24, 2022
Remembering "The American Jewish Hour" and its voice, Robert Lurie

Remembering “The American Jewish Hour” and its voice, Robert Lurie

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
Published January 21, 2022
"I will not be silent. I will not be quiet," says Rep. Schwadron after Texas synagogue attack

“I will not be silent. I will not be quiet,” says Rep. Schwadron after Texas synagogue attack

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
Published January 20, 2022
Yep, we now have Hebrew and Yiddish Wordle

Yep, we now have Hebrew and Yiddish Wordle

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
Published January 20, 2022
Discovering the Jewish ties in Netflix's 'Cobra Kai'

Discovering the Jewish ties in Netflix’s ‘Cobra Kai’

Dan Buffa and Jordan Palmer
Published January 20, 2022
This year’s JCC Used Book Sale is set for Sunday, Aug. 25 through Thursday, Aug. 29.

9 things to know before attending the Winter Used Book Sale at the J

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
Published January 19, 2022
80th anniversary of the Wannsee Conference is Jan. 20

80th anniversary of the Wannsee Conference is Jan. 20

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
Published January 19, 2022
Easy roast chicken and lemon soup

Easy roast chicken and lemon soup

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
Published January 18, 2022
St. Louis born rabbi tells his story of working a Covid ICU

St. Louis born rabbi tells his story of working a Covid ICU

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
Published January 18, 2022
St. Louis rabbi turns to Twitter to address the many costs of security at Jewish institutions

St. Louis rabbi turns to Twitter to address the many costs of security at Jewish institutions

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
Published January 18, 2022
Wordle, the word game you can’t stop playing, has Jewish relatives

Wordle, the word game you can’t stop playing, has Jewish relatives

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
Published January 17, 2022
An illustrative photo of a Jewish wedding. Photo: Justin Oberman/Creative Commons

Planning a Jewish wedding? How to attend the Wedding Connection free this weekend

GABRIELLE KAPLAN-MAYER and Jordan Palmer
Published January 17, 2022
Who was Robert Lurie and what's his “The American Jewish Hour?”

Who was Robert Lurie and what’s his “The American Jewish Hour?”

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
Published January 16, 2022
Big changes, new bagels and a viral video, all new from Lefty's Bagels

Big changes, new bagels and a viral video, all new from Lefty’s Bagels

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
Published January 13, 2022
Have a look at these vintage ads of the St. Louis Jewish Light

Have a look at these vintage ads of the St. Louis Jewish Light

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
Published January 12, 2022
Yiddish word(s) of the day: I'll have a 'love' on rye?

Yiddish word(s) of the day: I’ll have a ‘love’ on rye?

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
Published January 11, 2022
Why we're kvelling over Jake Brown coming home

Why we’re kvelling over Jake Brown coming home

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
Published January 10, 2022
Reports: Jewish comedian Bob Saget, dead at 65

Reports: Jewish comedian Bob Saget, dead at 65

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
Published January 9, 2022
This week's Sunday Brunch pick: Rooster Downtown

This week’s Sunday Brunch pick: Rooster Downtown

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
Published January 6, 2022
Jewish Jokes: Did you hear the one about Bernstein's hearing aid?

Jewish Jokes: Did you hear the one about Bernstein’s hearing aid?

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
Published January 5, 2022
Rosa Fassel Sonneschein and Isidor (Busch) Bush

Remembering the forgotten St. Louis Jews of the Wild West

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
Published January 5, 2022
Courtesy Joan Nathan, and “Jewish Cooking in America”

Your Wednesday Jewish Soup Spectacular #2

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
Published January 4, 2022
Be careful who you call a "Machashefa"

Be careful who you call a “Machashefa”

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
Published January 3, 2022
Shaare Emeth congregants answer call for help from Afghan refugee family

Shaare Emeth congregants answer call for help from Afghan refugee family

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
Published December 30, 2021
What some St. Louis Jews say they're doing on NYE

What some St. Louis Jews say they’re doing on NYE

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
Published December 30, 2021
What are Melton courses and why you should take one

What are Melton courses and why you should take one

Jordan Palmer, CHIEF DIGITAL CONTENT OFFICER
Published December 29, 2021
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