The Jewish Federation of Louisville hails the release of three hostages from Gaza captivity
Dear Friends, The Jewish community in Louisville and everywhere today is overwhelmed with emotion as we welcome Romi Gonen, Emily Damar, and Doron Steinbrecher, back home after 471 days in captivity. Romi Gonen was shot and kidnapped from the Nova
January 29, 2018
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A statement on the Jan. 15, 2025 hostage release agreement from the Jewish Federation of Louisville
Dear Friends, Along with all Jewish Federations, we welcome news of a deal to release dozens of hostages, create a framework for releasing all the hostages, and allow Israel a path forward to protect the safety and security of its
January 29, 2018
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Affirming Jewish identity – courtesy of Momentum on the Road
By Andrew Adler Community Editor Two remarkable women – Eve Levy and Ashager Araro – visited the Trager Family JCC Nov. 16 representing Momentum on the Road –Strengthening Jewish Identity as a Key to Addressing Antisemitism – a touring component
January 29, 2018
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Sara’s View: ‘If you build it, they will come’
By Sara Klein Wagner If you build it, they will come. This whispered quote from Field of Dreams has been resonating a lot with me lately. These six words promised a connection for people in search of a place, a
January 29, 2018
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Beth Salamon takes the baton from David Kaplan as Jewish Community of Louisville board chair
By Andrew Adler Community Editor After completing two years and six months helming the Jewish Community of Louisville’s board, David Kaplan is handing off the position of board chair to Beth Salamon, the current vice-chair and chair-elect. The JCL
January 29, 2018
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Women changing the world, one conversation at a time
By Andrew Adler Community Editor This past Nov. 22, four Israeli women – two Jewish and two Muslim — spoke to staff members at the Jewish Federation of Louisville and the Trager Family JCC. They were the latest delegation from
January 29, 2018
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