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Mindful Ramblings: Death, vitriol and finally, a declaration of humanity

By Andrew Adler Community Editor The murders of Sarah Lynn Milgrim and Yaron Lischinsky outside the Lillian and Albert Small Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C. on May 21 were horrific enough: a pair of young Israeli Embassy staffers on the … Read More >

Federation June 10, 2025

Jewish Federation offers a screening of ‘October 8,’ prompting vital, spirited conversation 

By Amy Joseph Landon During challenging times, it feels natural to want to be around people and places that make you feel safe. Such has been the experience over the last few years, and the last 18 months, in particular. … Read More >

Federation June 10, 2025

A ShinShinim May: Dancing, Dining, and The Derby

By ShinShinim, Kyla and Eden Guest Columnists  The month of May has been truly meaningful and amazing for us.   We started the month with an unforgettable experience: attending the Kentucky Derby, and WOW! We can confidently say it truly lives … Read More >

Federation June 10, 2025

For Shavuot, a deeply personal flavor of revelation 

By Trent Spoolstra JCRC Director For 2025, June 1 at sundown through June 3 at sunset marked Shavuot, the Jewish holiday that commemorates the giving of the Torah at Mount Sinai. Shavuot has a special meaning for Jews by choice, … Read More >

Federation June 10, 2025

Rampage and Rescue: An Israeli paratrooper’s mission on October 7, 2023  

By Andrew Adler  Community Editor   It was to be paratrooper Matan Elul’s last Shabbat of compulsory IDF service: October 7, 2023.   We all know what unfolded on that terrible day.   Elul had spent a year training to secure a slot … Read More >

Federation June 10, 2025

JCL Award recipients will be honored during the 2025 Annual Meeting Monday, June 23

By Andrew Adler Community Editor Recipients of the 2025 Jewish Community of Louisville Awards will be honored during the JCL’s Annual Meeting Monday, June 23 at the Trager Family JCC.  The Blanche B. Ottenheimer Award – JCL’s highest honor – … Read More >

Federation May 29, 2025

Mindful Ramblings: “Compassion” is not a foul invective

 By Andrew Adler Community Editor Since when did “compassion” become something to fear?   I’ve been thinking about this ever since the inaugural interfaith prayer service at Washington’s National Cathedral led by the Episcopal Bishop of D.C., Mariann Edgar Budde. … Read More >

Federation April 25, 2025

ShinShinim’s April activities span from Partnership to Pesach

 By ShinShinim, Kyla and Eden Guest Columnists  Hi everyone!   We’ve had such a meaningful and exciting month, and we’re so happy to share all that’s happened — and all that’s still to come.   The month began with our incredible Hour … Read More >

Federation April 25, 2025

Wrestling with uncomfortable truths

By Matt Golden Last month, Community ran a cartoon about the arrest of Mahmoud Khalil that received more responses — both positive and negative — than any other cartoon run since I’ve been working here. As most of you know, … Read More >

Federation April 25, 2025

Forum: Louisville’s JCRC joins national Jewish organizations calling for continued efforts to address antisemitism while protecting constitutional rights

By Bill Altman JCRC Chair  Recent actions by the U.S. government—such as the deportation of student protesters and threats to withhold university funding—have prompted Jewish Americans to confront a difficult question: How can we respond to the alarming rise of … Read More >

Federation April 25, 2025

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