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
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
"October 8" documentary now playing in St. Louis, plays Jewish Film Festival in April

“October 8” documentary now playing in St. Louis, plays Jewish Film Festival in April

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
Published March 17, 2025
Team Berg

The Berg Team reigns supreme at Battle of the Stars—again!

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
Published March 16, 2025
Spencer Davis Milford as the Emcee and Hailey Medrano as Sally.

What to know before you see ‘Cabaret’ at the New Jewish Theatre

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
Published March 16, 2025
Patrick Sloan.

18-year-old arrested in connection with racist graffiti at Affton schools

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
Published March 13, 2025
Affton schools vandalized again—racist graffiti prompts outrage, police investigating

Affton schools vandalized again—racist graffiti prompts outrage, police investigating

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
Published March 12, 2025
St. Louis' Women With Chutzpah: Rosa Sonneschein

St. Louis’ Women With Chutzpah: Rosa Sonneschein

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
Published March 12, 2025
A Palestine Teach-In and Rally was held at Jubilee Park in Clifton on June 6, 2021. Members of Neturei Karta International, a group of Jews united against Zionism praying for the speedy and peaceful dismantlement of the state of Israel, rally in support of Palestinians. Clifton Palestinianrally 002

Is anti-Zionism Antisemitic? 5 things to know before this powerful lecture at WashU

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
Published March 12, 2025
The Great Schmear Debate: Why some flavors should be illegal

The Great Schmear Debate: Why some flavors should be illegal

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
Published March 11, 2025
Julius and Ethel Rosenberg, separated by heavy wire screen as they leave U.S. Court House after being found guilty by jury.

Shocking secrets of the Rosenberg trial—new podcast reveals hidden truths

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
Published March 10, 2025
Kosher and kosher-style bagels in St. Louis: what you need to know

Kosher and kosher-style bagels in St. Louis: what you need to know

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
Published March 10, 2025
David Schwimmer at the ADL Heroes Against Hate

David Schwimmer calls on Jewish stars to speak out at ADL summit

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
Published March 6, 2025
Unleash Your Pen: B'nai Brith is confronting antisemitism with new essay contest

Unleash Your Pen: B’nai Brith is confronting antisemitism with new essay contest

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
Published March 6, 2025
Grammy award-winning bluegrass musician Billy Strings

Video: Billy Strings surprises audience with a heartfelt performance of “Shalom Aleichem”

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
Published March 5, 2025
Susan Polgar, the Jewish grandmaster who made history in St. Louis and shattered chess’s glass ceiling

Susan Polgar, the Jewish grandmaster who made history in St. Louis and shattered chess’s glass ceiling

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
Published March 5, 2025
Inconceivable!" The Jewish humor of ‘The Princess Bride’—and where St. Louis fans can hear about it

Inconceivable!” The Jewish humor of ‘The Princess Bride’—and where St. Louis fans can hear about it

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
Published March 4, 2025
Nuchem Shtisel (played by Sasson Gabay) rides a bicycle through Amsterdam in “Kugel.” Credit: Courtesy of IZZY.

Shtisel’ spinoff ‘Kugel’s’ St. Louis screening canceled—but here’s how you can still watch it

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Office
Published March 4, 2025
Sacred Threads: The do’s and don’ts of cleaning a tallit

Sacred Threads: The do’s and don’ts of cleaning a tallit

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
Published March 3, 2025
Tami Schlossberg Pruwer and Julie Silverstein (Courtesy)

When women with “chutzpah” came to St. Louis

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
Published March 3, 2025

WashU maintains strong rating in ADL’s antisemitism report card while some schools are failing Jewish students

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
Published March 3, 2025
Adrien Brody and Mikey Madison accepting their Oscars during the Oscars show at the 97th Academy Awards in Hollywood.

Jewish talent shines at the 2025 Academy Awards

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
Published March 2, 2025
Yiddish word(s) or curses of the week!

Yiddish word(s) or curses of the week!

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
Published March 2, 2025
An image of Adolf Eichmann, from the Tuviah Friedman Archive, the National Library of Israel

Argentina’s Nazi secrets could soon be exposed

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
Published February 28, 2025
Chancellor Andrew D. Martin

WashU’s Chancellor Martin to be featured speaker at ADL summit on antisemitism

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
Published February 27, 2025
Mahi Mahi, 2024

Jewish artist ditches Florida for Missouri—her art tells you why

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
Published February 27, 2025

Bottom of the email photos

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
Published February 26, 2025
Standing on the shoulders of giants: St. Louis students turn their school into an immersive exhibit

Standing on the shoulders of giants: St. Louis students turn their school into an immersive exhibit

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
Published February 26, 2025
$3,000 reward offered for stolen mausoleum doors

$3,000 reward offered for stolen mausoleum doors

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
Published February 25, 2025
Creative Commons Attribution 2.0

Where St. Louisans go to find homemade hamantaschen

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
Published February 25, 2025
Nani Noam Vazana

Ladino: The lost Jewish language that still sings in St. Louis

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
Published February 25, 2025
A not very clear image of a story that appeared on page 4 of the Mar 10, 1982 issue of the Jewish Light.

How a new bingo game unearthed a forgotten chapter of St. Louis Jewish history

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
Published February 25, 2025
Myra Sherman, Jamie Danieli and Barry Sherman.

Albarré Jewelry’s legacy of generosity keeps giving back in big ways

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
Published February 25, 2025
Camryn Manheim (Credit: Cathryn Farnsworth) and Milo Manheim (Credit Jim Wright)

Camryn and Milo Manheim explore their Jewish ancestry in TV debut of “Generations”

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
Published February 24, 2025
Rep. Ann Wagner, R-Mo.

Wagner, colleagues relaunch House Abraham Accords Caucus

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
Published February 21, 2025
Clara Deitchman

Yiddish things my bubbe said to me

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
Published February 21, 2025
St. Louis Jewish community to gather in solidarity for hostages

St. Louis Jewish community to gather in solidarity for hostages

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
Published February 20, 2025
Darren Grodsky and Danny Jacobs

Hollywood duo to appear on NCJWSTL’s next Coffee Talk show

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
Published February 20, 2025
Exploring Israel’s future: What’s next for democracy, gender, and Jewish identity?

Exploring Israel’s future: What’s next for democracy, gender, and Jewish identity?

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
Published February 20, 2025
The JCC will hold a Used Book Sale from Aug. 26 to 30 at the Staenberg Family Complex’s  Arts & Education Building.

J Used Book Sale surpasses fundraising goal

Jordan Palmer
Published February 19, 2025

Staenberg Speaker Series continues to empower young professionals through mentorship

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
Published February 19, 2025
Above, the winning team at JAssociates’ 2024 Battle of the Stars. This year’s event takes place Saturday, March 8.

J Associates’ ‘Battle Of The Stars’ puts teamwork, competition on a collision course

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
Published February 19, 2025
Promotional photo of Gregory Peck and James Mason in the American film The Boys from Brazil (1978)

Netflix remakes “The Boys From Brazil” with Jeremy Strong in lead role

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
Published February 17, 2025
Ken Rosenthal

Ken Rosenthal, founder of St. Louis Bread Co., leaves behind a lasting legacy

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
Published February 17, 2025
How a classmate got me hooked on ‘Saturday Night Live’—and my favorite Jewish moments in its 50-year history

How a classmate got me hooked on ‘Saturday Night Live’—and my favorite Jewish moments in its 50-year history

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
Published February 13, 2025
Bassem Eid

What’s next for Gaza? Palestinian political analyst to share insights at B’nai Amoona

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
Published February 12, 2025
A new T-shirt campaign pushes back against hate

A new T-shirt campaign pushes back against hate

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
Published February 11, 2025
Art and soul: How St. Louis artists are transforming Congregation B’nai Amoona this winter

Art and soul: How St. Louis artists are transforming Congregation B’nai Amoona this winter

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
Published February 11, 2025
From Dumbledore to Jewish law: Podcast turns pop culture into deep Torah debates

From Dumbledore to Jewish law: Podcast turns pop culture into deep Torah debates

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
Published February 9, 2025

Student breathes new life into forgotten Jewish drama that once scandalized Broadway

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
Published February 9, 2025
Bruce Schneider

$15,000 scholarship surprise! How Bruce Schneider’s kindness is still making dreams come true

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
Published February 6, 2025
EMBY to honor four community leaders at 29th anniversary dinner

EMBY to honor four community leaders at 29th anniversary dinner

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
Published February 6, 2025
Vintage memories unlocked: How a 1971 ad reignited a treasure trove of Jewish history

Vintage memories unlocked: How a 1971 ad reignited a treasure trove of Jewish history

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
Published February 4, 2025
Adeline Mass, on her store's iconic pink couch.

Remembering the pink couch and how ‘Jordan’s Apparel’ dressed a generation in style!

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
Published February 2, 2025
1967 photo leads to a nostalgic journey through St. Louis’ Jewish bakery history

1967 photo leads to a nostalgic journey through St. Louis’ Jewish bakery history

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
Published February 2, 2025
Judge Rachel Freier

Staenberg Speaker Series continues with history-making Judge Rachel Freier

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
Published January 30, 2025
Jewish Jokes: Did you hear the one about the mayor's wife?

Jewish Jokes: Did you hear the one about the mayor’s wife?

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
Published January 30, 2025
Mike Bosner

Corn, comedy and country music: How a hometown kid is bringing ‘Shucked’ home to ‘The Fabulous Fox’

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
Published January 30, 2025
A Legendary Opening Act: "Exodus" launches the St. Louis Jewish Film Festival

A Legendary Opening Act: “Exodus” launches the St. Louis Jewish Film Festival

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
Published January 29, 2025
Jeff and David Lazaroff

Brothers Lazaroff launches inaugural Tuesday Tour in February

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
Published January 29, 2025
nearly 30 representatives from 15 Jewish organizations and synagogues across St. Louis gathered at the Missouri State Capitol in Jefferson City for Missouri Jewish Advocacy Day

Missouri Jewish Advocacy Day unites community for security funding and awareness

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
Published January 28, 2025
What reading the names of Holocaust victims means to me

What reading the names of Holocaust victims means to me

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
Published January 24, 2025
From Page 22, of the Feb. 19, 1975 Issue of the Jewish Light

Hats, heritage, and the Haas family: The story of the Bertha Hat Company

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
Published January 23, 2025
Apr 17, 1978; Unknown Location, USA; FILE PHOTO; Actor and race car driver Paul Newman (left) talks with driver Sam Posey (right).

How St. Louisans can honor Paul Newman’s Jewish legacy and 100th birthday

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
Published January 21, 2025
Sol Werdiger, CEO of OuterStuff and Michael Staenberg.

Staenberg Speaker series kicks off with ‘Sports Mogul’ Sol Werdiger

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
Published January 21, 2025
Amusing Jews podcast expands its reach with big-name guests and new merch

Amusing Jews podcast expands its reach with big-name guests and new merch

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
Published January 20, 2025
Dora Offchinicoff

Knitting for Camelot: Meet the St. Louis woman who touched Jackie Kennedy’s heart!

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
Published January 20, 2025
Lost Tables Podcast returns with episode on Danny Meyer

Lost Tables Podcast returns with episode on Danny Meyer

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
Published January 20, 2025
Rabbi Samuel Thurman (right) shown with his longtime friend President Harry S. Truman. (as it appeared in 1972)

Remembering the St. Louis rabbi who made presidential inauguration history

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
Published January 20, 2025
Vanessa Hidary

Meet or re-meet Vanessa Hidary, ‘The Hebrew Mamita’

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
Published January 16, 2025
Eli Beer

Eli Beer, Israeli humanitarian, reflects on ceasefire during St. Louis visit

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
Published January 15, 2025
The legacy of Pratzel’s Bakery

The legacy of Pratzel’s Bakery

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
Published January 15, 2025
What is an Ess-a-Bagel and how did they find a home in STL?

What is an Ess-a-Bagel and how did they find a home in STL?

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
Published January 15, 2025
The Ultimate Guide to St. Louis Homemade Bagels

The Ultimate Guide to St. Louis Homemade Bagels

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
Published January 15, 2025
Did Panera offer a cheesy olive branch to St. Louis bagel purists?

Did Panera offer a cheesy olive branch to St. Louis bagel purists?

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
Published January 14, 2025
Bedtime Just Got an Upgrade: New podcast delivers Jewish stories with a twist

Bedtime Just Got an Upgrade: New podcast delivers Jewish stories with a twist

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
Published January 13, 2025
Literary powerhouse Zibby Owens coming to St. Louis postponed, due to wildfires

Literary powerhouse Zibby Owens coming to St. Louis postponed, due to wildfires

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
Published January 12, 2025
What is 'Missouri Jewish Advocacy Day' and why you should care

What is ‘Missouri Jewish Advocacy Day’ and why you should care

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
Published January 9, 2025
Steven Spielberg’s most haunting masterpiece now on Netflix

Steven Spielberg’s most haunting masterpiece now on Netflix

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
Published January 8, 2025
Jewish genealogy workshop kicks off at the Holocaust Museum

Jewish genealogy workshop kicks off at the Holocaust Museum

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
Published January 8, 2025
Bonnie Mann.

Bonnie Mann’s coffee journey is brewing a perfect cup of community

Jordan Palmer, Special To The Jewish Light
Published January 8, 2025
Rare first edition of St. Louis Jewish Center history book available for sale

Rare first edition of St. Louis Jewish Center history book available for sale

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
Published January 7, 2025
A funny thing happened on the way to watching the new Jerry Springer documentary

A funny thing happened on the way to watching the new Jerry Springer documentary

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
Published January 6, 2025
What do the Super Bowl, a kosher Shabbat feast, and a global sportswear brand have in common?

What do the Super Bowl, a kosher Shabbat feast, and a global sportswear brand have in common?

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
Published January 6, 2025
Glass from the old East Wall.

Legal fight over Catholic stained glass reminds us to remember Jewish art treasures

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
Published January 5, 2025
From the Holocaust to hilarity: New book reveals how laughter keeps Jewish spirits alive

From the Holocaust to hilarity: New book reveals how laughter keeps Jewish spirits alive

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
Published January 3, 2025
Brad Meltzer brings JFK bombshell to St. Louis—your exclusive look inside his new book

Brad Meltzer brings JFK bombshell to St. Louis—your exclusive look inside his new book

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
Published January 2, 2025
A United Hatzalah team transport a patient to a helicopter for emergency evacuation to hospital.

What is United Hatzalah and why St. Louisans should care?

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
Published January 2, 2025
Eden Golan.

International music sensation Eden Golan shares her journey with the Jewish Light ahead of St. Louis performance

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
Published January 2, 2025
The St. Louis Jewish Light’s 10 most-read stories of 2024

The St. Louis Jewish Light’s 10 most-read stories of 2024

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
Published January 1, 2025
Skip the Takeout! Dorothy Firestone's family’s Lo Mein hack is pure gold

Skip the Takeout! Dorothy Firestone’s family’s Lo Mein hack is pure gold

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
Published December 23, 2024
Elon Gold's podcast ‘Stars of David’ brings laughter and Jewish life to the forefront

Elon Gold’s podcast ‘Stars of David’ brings laughter and Jewish life to the forefront

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
Published December 23, 2024
Staenberg Menorah in downtown St. Louis

The Staenberg Menorah amongst the world’s largest

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
Published December 23, 2024
Your guide to open Chinese restaurants in St. Louis for Hanukristmas 2024

Your guide to open Chinese restaurants in St. Louis for Hanukristmas 2024

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
Published December 23, 2024
Margi Lenga Kahn’s Crisp Oven-Baked Latkes.

Can you fry your latkes in olive oil?

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
Published December 22, 2024
Two new Hanukkah ice cream flavors debut around St. Louis

Two new Hanukkah ice cream flavors debut around St. Louis

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
Published December 17, 2024
Eden Golan.

From ‘October Rain’ to ‘Hurricane’: Eden Golan’s wild ride to a St. Louis stage

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
Published December 16, 2024
Frank & Helen's

Part Two of the ‘Lost Tables’ podcast on Frank & Helen’s story now available

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
Published December 15, 2024
‘Wicked’ clever: Six13’s latest Hanukkah parody hits all the right notes

‘Wicked’ clever: Six13’s latest Hanukkah parody hits all the right notes

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
Published December 12, 2024
From Bias to Bravery: The leadership program fighting antisemitism that’s reshaping our community

From Bias to Bravery: The leadership program fighting antisemitism that’s reshaping our community

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
Published December 11, 2024
Rabbi Yankel Oster and Head coach Josh Schertz of the Saint Louis University Billikens men's basketball team.

Hoops and Hannukah! Jewish students at SLU score big with holiday surprise from Coach Josh Schertz

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
Published December 10, 2024
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