✡ We Stand With the People of Israel ✡
By Sara Klein Wagner It was a picture-perfect, undeniably once in-a-lifetime morning, the Sahara Desert sand was shimmering, we had just witnessed a magnificent sunrise over endless miles of dunes. It was so quiet we could hear the wind. We gathered, 30 in our … Read More
By Andrew Adler Community Editor There are many pathways for volunteers to make significant impact on the Jewish Federation of Louisville’s Annual Campaign. Take, for example, the multifaceted commitments by Julie Strull and Kevin Trager. Both share a keen interest … Read More
Tell us your name, where you’re from, how long you’ve lived in Louisville, and how you’ve been involved in the Jewish community recently. Shane OKoon Shaps. I’m from Louisville. I lived here until I was 18. Then I went to … Read More
By Amy Ryan Guest Columnist I recently joined the Jewish Federation of Louisville as Strategic Initiatives and Community Engagement Director. Two of the large projects I’ll be coordinating are the Year of Civil Discourse and our ongoing 502.0 Engagement programs. The Year … Read More
Jewish Federations of North America President and CEO Eric D. Fingerhut said:“All security protocols in North America should be fully observed. May this moment bring a renewed understanding of our shared responsibility for the future of the Jewish people and … Read More
Our hearts are with the Minneapolis community. In solidarity, we share the words of Lord Rabbi Jonathan Sacks: “The Hebrew Bible contains the great command, ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself, and this has often been taken as … Read More
By Rona & Yael Louisville’s newest ShinShinim We can’t believe it has already been five months since we arrived in Louisville. Over this time we have met many wonderful people, who, from our very first week, have made this community feel like home. Some background: Both of … Read More
By Andrew Adler Community Editor Mike Uram is one of those rabbis who turns informality to his conspicuous advantage. As Chief Jewish Learning Officer for Jewish Federations of North America, his quite-a-mouthful job title stands in potential contradiction to his way of … Read More
By Trent Spoolstra JCRC Director A few weeks ago, I had the pleasure of joining other Jewish Community Relations Directors from across the country in the Jewish Council for Public Affairs Taste of Civil Rights tour of Atlanta. I’d spent many hours driving … Read More
By Lenae Price This year, the Trager Family JCC proudly celebrated 135 years of strengthening Jewish life in Louisville, honoring a legacy shaped by generations of members, families, and supporters. Our 135th Anniversary was woven into several of the Trager … Read More