The men of Jewish Louisville turned out for Gentlemen at the Downs, a day at the races at Churchill Downs on November 18 to support the Jewish Federation of Louisville. In addition to watching the races from a private balcony, … Read More
When the JCC and Norton Cancer Institute created their fitness program for cancer patients, they didn’t expect it to hit so close to home. Beth Mans, member services director for The J, was diagnosed with breast cancer in June. She … Read More
As the vigil for 11 worshippers killed in a Pittsburgh synagogue and two shoppers gunned down at the Jeffersontown Kroger got under way, Shalom Malka’s mind went to happier thoughts. He had attended Tree of Life, scene of Saturday’s carnage, … Read More
While other speakers in the Innovation Series address rocket science, defense, the environment and building community, one speaker chose a completely different topic – the perfect plate of hummus. Gil Hovav, an author and culinary journalist, was the second speaker … Read More
Riding bikes is a fun way to bring people together, sharing the fun, sun, struggle and successes of fellow riders on long treks over tough terrain. That’s what the Jewish Federation of Louisville hoped for with Bikes & Bourbon, a … Read More
Last year, the theme of Jewish Federation of Louisville’s Annual Campaign – “What Inspires You?” – provided enthusiastic responses all year long. One person in particular, Lisa Barnes, who participated in the Jewish Women’s Renaissance Project experience in Israel said, … Read More
The Jewish Federation of Louisville’s Annual Campaign, themed “Impact of Together,” which kicked off in September, is offering a variety of programs and activities this year to grow support for Jewish services and agencies here. “We need to keep running … Read More
Frank and Barbara Weisberg recently opened their home to kick off the Capital Campaign for the new J and expanded campus at Dutchmans Lane. The future facility, which will serve Jews and non-Jews alike from across Louisville, will raise funds … Read More
In celebrating Israel’s 70th anniversary, the Jewish Federation of Louisville and The J are holding a series of lectures about Israel and innovation. This series, named the Israel at 70 Innovation Series, will include five events, which will take place … Read More
The five community leaders who will be the faces of the JCL’s transformational Capital Campaign to raise funds for the future J and an expanded Dutchmans Lane campus say now is the time to move forward with the next chapter … Read More