The Jewish Heritage Fund for Excellence has a dual mission – to provide support for medical research/education and to provide support for the Jewish community. With a board committee to vet requests, JHFE has been providing grants for the Jewish … Read More
by Shiela Steinman Wallace, Editor “The High School of Jewish Studies is very excited to announce the hiring of Sarah Harlan as the new principal,” said Board President Liam Felsen recently. “The Board undertook an extensive search, and we are … Read More
by Shiela Steinman Wallace, Editor Becky Ruby Swansburg, an up and coming young leader in Louisville, is now recognized nationally as well. This year, the Jewish Council for Public Affairs, the parent organization of the Jewish Community Relations Council, created … Read More
New format includes hands-on opportunity for participants to request and evaluate proposals and make allocations by Shiela Steinman Wallace, Editor How do you teach a young person the value of tzedakah and the skills he/she will need to become a … Read More
by Hillary Reskin For the second year in row, a group teens will be leaving Louisville for the Maccabi Games on July 28. This year, nine teens will compete in Austin, TX, in soccer, tennis, table tennis, swimming and dance. … Read More
“Louisville’s Got Talent” raises money for CenterStage Acting Out Latts creates event for bar mitzvah project by Shiela Steinman Wallace, Editor Bar and bat mitzvah mark a young person’s entry into the Jewish community. They are now responsible for doing … Read More
“Louisville’s Got Talent” raises money for CenterStage Acting Out Latts creates event for bar mitzvah project by Shiela Steinman Wallace, Editor Bar and bat mitzvah mark a young person’s entry into the Jewish community. They are now responsible for doing … Read More
“Louisville’s Got Talent” raises money for CenterStage Acting Out Bar and bat mitzvah mark a young person’s entry into the Jewish community. They are now responsible for doing their own mitzvot and working for tikkun olam, the repair of the … Read More
On August 1, a new Chabad House in Louisville will open just minutes away from the Jewish Community Center. The Chabad House will welcome all people and aim to assist and guide them in their journey towards G-d and goodness. … Read More
by Shiela Steinman Wallace, Editor For those who choose to keep kosher or who prefer kosher products, living in Kentucky can be a challenge. The only kosher butcher works at Kroger in McMahan Plaza. The store offers a reasonable selection … Read More