Racism is on the rise. Anti-Semitism is accelerating. Islamophobia is increasing. Mass shootings are multiplying. The world needs some love … so let’s sing. That’s exactly what Louisville is about to do. A coalition of faith-based and civic partners, led … Read More
(Unless otherwise noted, all events are free and open to the community.) Pragmatic spirituality discussion Marty and Dr. Courtney Snyder lead a discussion group at Adath Jeshurun that addresses universal themes from spiritual thinkers. The next session, on Sunday, July … Read More
Sara’s View Sara Klein Wagner (Editor’s note: This month’s Sara’s View was co-authored by JCL Board Chair Jon Fleischaker.) This year marks the 10th anniversary of the Jewish Community of Louisville, bringing together two legacy organizations — the Jewish Federation … Read More
Donors contribute to make a difference. The Jewish Foundation of Louisville (JFL) manages over $22 million in endowed funds for the purpose of impacting our community. Stacy Gordon-Funk, Jewish Community of Louisville senior vice president of philanthropy, spearheaded an internal … Read More
The dark around us, come, Let us meet here together, Members one of another, Here in our holy room, – From X, by Wendell Berry What else would the greatest Kentucky poet extant do when accepting an award from the … Read More
(Unless otherwise noted, all events are free and open to the community.) Pragmatic spirituality discussion Marty and Dr. Courtney Snyder lead a discussion group based on inspiration from a spiritual thinker, Sundays at 10 a.m. at Adath Jeshurun. The next … Read More
Chef Michael Solomonov, a multiple James Beard Award winner, cooked a four-course meal for 130 people at Kindred Healthcare on Wednesday, May 15. In addition to his signature Israeli cuisine, served family style, Solomonov shared with the crowd how he … Read More
Sonia Milrod said she wouldn’t be here – meaning alive – were it not for the courage of a wartime Japanese diplomat named Chiune Sugihara. Likewise, she wouldn’t be here – meaning America – if post-war immigration laws mirrored today’s … Read More
wenty finalists competed in the grand finale of Louisville’s got Talent on Sunday, April 14, at the Ursuline Arts Center. They were selected from 90 acts that had auditioned for the top honors. Melissa Jones, a high school senior from … Read More
Melissa Jones, a high school senior from Fisherville, dazzled the audience with her song and dance to “Music and the Mirror” from A Chorus Line, at Louisville’s Got Talent on April 14 at Ursuline Arts Center. Jones was the overall … Read More