The J swim team continued its dominance at the Louisville Swim Association (LSA) Championship on July 17 at the Oldham County Aquatics Center, winning the Division 3 title for the third time in six years. The Gators finished first with … Read More
Johnny Kimberlin knows a thing or two about swimming. The self-described “pool rat” has been attracted to the water since he was a kid. He swam for championship teams at St. Xavier High School and he’s coached middle and high … Read More
JTomorrow! continues to drive meaningful progress as the path to a new J for the Louisville community is charted. Important milestones have been achieved along the way with much more work to be done. Recently, the community was invited to … Read More
Forty-four seniors from the Louisville J visited Chicago from June 19-23. The Garfield Conservatory, 360 Chicago, the John Hancock Building, the Museum of Science & Industry and the Field Museum of Natural History were among the attractions they toured. The … Read More
July marks the kick off of the Ibn Ali boxing program, a four course boxing series designed for both kids age 5-14, and adults 15 and above, alike. The nephew of Muhammad Ali, cousin to Laila Ali, and son of … Read More
The J is excited to have new, state-of-the-art exercise bikes! On Friday, August 18, we will be installing a new set of exercise bikes in the Cycle Studio. The current exercise bikes have served our members well for the past … Read More
People who go to Washington D.C. to see the sites have plenty to choose from. But when The J sent 13 Jewish, Muslim, and Catholic teens to the capital on June 28, it was only to see just one. The … Read More
Julius Friedman, 74, died peacefully, surrounded by friends and family, Sunday, July 16, at Baptist Health Louisville following a battle with leukemia. Friedman was a dedicated artist and prolific creator. He was a graphic designer, photographer, artist, furniture designer and … Read More
(Editor’s note: Andrea Glazer of Louisville, who is competing for Team USA in the 20th Maccabiah Games in Israel, July 4-18, as an equestrian, will be blogging about her experiences from the Jewish state. She has agreed to share her … Read More
When they least expect it, Tomi Levinson and Lior Sulami, are captivated by what they teach their kids at the J’s Summer Camp. “I read the little kids a book. It’s called The Lion That Loved Strawberries,” Levinson said. … Read More