Around Town
(Unless otherwise noted, all events are free and open to the community.) WOTS Yard Sale Women of Temple Shalom (WOTS) will hold their annual yard sale from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Friday, July 26, and 11 a.m. to 4 … Read More
July 2019
The J Senior Center for August
Tuesday, Aug. 6, 12:45 p.m. Classical Pianist, Nada will perform. Refreshments will be served after program. Tuesday, Aug. 13, 12:45 p.m. Bingo sponsored by The Springs at Stony Brook. Monday, Aug. 19, 5:30 p.m. The Gourmet Dining Club will have … Read More
Chavurat Shalom for August
Thursday, Aug. 1 Jazz vocalist and Shir Chadash member Avery Curtis will perform. Lunch in the Heideman will include cheese quesadillas, Mexican-style rice, black bean and corn salad, fresh fruit and Mexican chocolate mousse. The concert will be in the … Read More
Jewish Hospital Rabbi Nadia Siritsky In his book, Celebrating Life, Rabbi Jonathan Sacks taught: “Faith is not about optimism but about courage, the courage to face an unknown future, knowing that we are not alone, that God is with … Read More
News & Newsmakers
New faces at The J Joanie Lustig has been hired as The J’s engagement and overseas manager. In her position, she will work on The Federation’s philanthropy team and lead the Jewish Women Renaissance Project’s next Louisville mission to Israel … Read More
Picture This: Farm to Table
The Annual Farm to Table Dinner, which supports the J’s Jewish Outdoor Food, Farming & Environmental Education program (JOFEE), was held Tuesday, July 23, under the J Pavilion. In addition to meals prepared by local chefs using fresh produce, the … Read More
Six teen athletes to attend Atlanta Maccabi Games
Six Jewish Louisville teens, ranging in age from 12-14, will take part in the Atlanta Maccabi Games from July 28 to Aug 2 in Atlanta. The teens – five boys and one girl – will compete in basketball, … Read More
Gators win third straight LSA Championship, to advance to Division II in 2019
It wasn’t even close at this year’s Louisville Swim Association Championship. The J Gators won the July 11 meet at Oldham County Aquatic Center by more than 400 points, easily outpacing second place Oldham County Parks by a score of … Read More
Farm to Table is more than just Dinner for JOFEE
It was a fantastic feast, fit for a hundred. The J’s annual Farm to Table Dinner, which was held Tuesday, July 23 in The J Pavilion, saw diners enjoying farm fresh food, prepared by some of the top chefs in … Read More
Never ‘miss out’: Blind Camp J counselor loves smashing barriers
Ben Wright was born blind, but that doesn’t mean he was born beaten. Wright, who can see nothing more than light and dark, refuses to let his challenges keep him from the life he wants. His single-minded determination is on … Read More