Sara’s View Sara Klein Wagner Many of us have seen and experienced the beauty and vibrant spirit of Israel. Like you, I have felt the pride of this young nation and have celebrated her numerous accomplishments. From the hustle and … Read More
By Lee Chottiner Community Editor The new Digital Community Newspaper Archive, an online project that will make Kentucky’s only Jewish newspaper completely and easily searchable for the first time, was rolled out at a virtual program on May 10. “The … Read More
By staff and releases The violence that has rocked Israel has reached Jewish Louisville’s Partnership2Gether region in western Galilee, and even Israelis whose work – and delicacies – have filled the community. One of them is Uri Jeremias, owner of … Read More
By Lee Chottiner Community Editor Recently, a note, handwritten with pencil on ruled paper, arrived at the Jewish Community Center for Stacy Gordon-Funk. Here’s what it said: “I want help bild the new Jcc. From Sadie Shoemaker” Enclosed were two … Read More
By Lee Chottiner Community Editor After two years of work, a browsable, searchable platform for past issues of Community is ready to be debuted online. The Filson Historical Society and the Jewish Community of Louisville will host a virtual program … Read More
By Lisa Hornung For Community Daughter of Holocaust survivors and a refugee from communist Hungary, Suzi Weiss-Fischmann has learned much from her early days. She has put that experience to work as the “First Lady of Nails” and co-founder of … Read More
Sara’s View Sara Klein Wagner I admit it, I have always loved Super Sunday. I love the energy, the hoopla, the happy warriors who show up each year to make calls – and a difference. This year, we will continue … Read More
By Lee Chottiner Community Editor The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) will begin offering training on the Holocaust to the highest levels of Kentucky law enforcement early next year, state officials and Jewish leaders say. “They (the state) recognize that since this … Read More
By staff and releases More than 300 local donors have committed to support Jewish Louisville through the LIFE & LEGACY initiative. The commitments are part of a “collaborative endowment building effort” by nine Jewish entities here, including the Federation, synagogues, … Read More
Dear JCL friends, Like everything, this year our annual meeting is different. While we wish we could have been in our JCC building greeting each other with hugs and smiles, we are thankful to be together virtually reflecting on an … Read More