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JCRC Scene Matt Goldberg We have probably heard more about the Iron Dome system in the past month than we ever have, owing to the politics surrounding its continued funding. So what is Iron Dome and how did it become … Read More
A new Habitat for Humanity house, built with help from Jewish Louisville, was dedicated on Oct. 16 at Oboe Drive. Temple Shalom and the Jewish Federation of Louisville supported the project and contributed volunteer builders. Rabbi Beth Jacowitz Chottiner offered … Read More
D’var Torah Cantor Sharon Hordes It’s not unusual to see rabbis, cantors and synagogue administrators joke about how we are in their favorite month right now … Marcheshvan or “Bitter Cheshvan,” the month devoid of any holidays. What’s bitter about … Read More
By staff and releases Former Louisville Mayor Jerry Abramson has joined the University of Louisville Board of Trustees. Abramson, who attended his first meeting of the board in September, was named to the panel in late July by Gov. Andy … Read More
Deborah Frockt, chief executive officer of Jewish Family & Career Services for the past 2½ years, resigned effective May 28. “I am honored to have been part of JFCS’ long history of service and to have led the organization through … Read More
By Lisa Hornung For Community While the pandemic may be slowing down with the help of vaccines, and the world is beginning to reopen, Jewish Family & Career Services has decided to keep this year’s MOSAIC awards virtual. But the … Read More
By staff and releases National Council of Jewish Women, Louisville Section, will bring together 650 members and community partners on June 15 to virtually celebrate its 125th anniversary. The event, “Celebrating our Past,” will include a luncheon and an in-person … 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 Lee Chottiner Community Editor With COVID vaccination rates hitting record numbers nationwide and all people age 16 and up now eligible for the shots, Louisville’s synagogues are moving forward fast with plans to reopen. The Temple and Keneseth Israel … Read More
D’var Torah Rabbi Shmully Litvin In conversations with friends from around the commonwealth, one question is on everyone’s mind: What will the post- lockdown world look like? Questions such as ongoing mask requirements, mandate power, vaccine schedules are common. When … Read More