✡ We Stand With the People of Israel ✡
Many members of our Jewish community travel to Israel. Some go to connect with their Jewish roots or to study and others go as tourists. With the Jewish Community of Louisville’s Partnership2Gether connections, Louisvillians often visit the Western Galilee and … Read More
In one of her bedroom dresser drawers, Joyce Myers keeps a silky blue bag full of cool, stylish costume jewelry she made in the JCC’s beading class for seniors. She often wears her work, and also gives a lot of … Read More
The Lambda Chapter of Alpha Zeta Omega Pharmaceutical Fraternity is closing its era. The Fraternity has 13 active remaining members. These are the ones who have continued to pay their dues till the end. They are Bill Klein, Sid Bederman, … Read More
In the darkest and coldest months of winter, Judaism invites us to celebrate the renewal of trees with the holiday of Tu b’Shevat. We celebrate the promise of spring and plant seeds with the hopes that new life will soon … Read More
After returning from winter break, students at Louisville Beit Sefer Yachad (LBSY) have been making preparations for Tu B’Shevat. Students in grades 3-7 have been creating activities for other students to participate in as part of their chugim (interest groups) … Read More
In the Land of Armadillos, by Helen Maryles Shankman, Scribner, 2016, Hardcover. 304 pp. $25. ISBN: 978-1-5011-1519-6 When it comes to the literature of the Holocaust, there can sometimes appear to be a glut of fiction written by those distant … Read More
Louisville Has Lost a Gem With the passing of Annette Sagerman the Jewish community has suffered a tremendous loss. The city of Louisville has lost a gem. For over 65 years Annette held numerous positions at the JCC and coordinated … Read More
The Shabbat on which we read the Torah portion of Beshalach is traditionally known as Shabbat Shirah or the Shabbat of Song. In Beshalach, we read the story of our ancient Israelite ancestors standing on the banks of the Red … Read More
In the general community, Super Sunday means a championship football game, time with friends and family, snack foods and lots of fun with the result of one team being crowned champion. In the Jewish community, Super Sunday also means a … Read More
The Jewish Community Center’s Louisville Jewish Film Festival kicks off on Saturday, February 6, at Bellarmine University’s Cralle Theater with an opening reception in celebration of its 18th year, and a screening of the British comedy Dough, about a struggling … Read More