JOFFE Fellow Comes to The J
There is a new face on campus at The J this summer, and, in fact, you will see him at many other places around Louisville and even the region over the next year. Michael Fraade, nicknamed Farmer Mike, is a … Read More
June 2016
Gilman Receives CFL’s First Wyatt Award
The Community Foundation of Louisville has announced that local attorney Sheldon “Shelly” G. Gilman is the first recipient of the organization’s Wilson Wyatt Award. The award was presented on Thursday, June 2, at the CFL’s 13th Annual Professional Advisor Seminar … Read More
Anshei Sfard Recruits Rabbis
Congregation Anshei Sfard has deep roots in Louisville. Established in the late 1800’s, the congregation has always been an Orthodox congregation, and in recent years has been the community’s Orthodox mainstay. Today, very few Louisville families identify as Orthodox and … Read More
Tragedy Strikes at Camp Livingston
On Tuesday, June 21, Bennington, IN, experienced a violent storm. Lightning produced by the storm struck a healthy tree at Camp Livingston, causing it to fall on a cabin, killing 11-year-old Jadyn Larky of Bexley, OH. The Jewish Community of … Read More
West Side Story Kicks Off CenterStage 2016/17 Season
The 2016/17 season kicks off by bringing Shakespeare to CenterStage with the modern day Romeo and Juliet American classic, West Side Story, July 7-24. Cultural Arts and Ideas Director John Leffert said he’s excited about opening the season with this … Read More
Learn the How To’s in The J’s New to Weight Training Class
Always wanted to try the different weight machines at the gym but are unsure how to use them? The J’s New to Weight Training Program is the perfect set of classes for anyone wanting to learn the basics of toning … Read More
Celebrate Independence Day at The J
Red, white and blue, sparklers and celebrating our nation’s birthday. Isn’t that what the 4th of July is all about? Celebrate with The J at the annual 4th of July party on Monday, July 4, from 11 a.m. to 4 … Read More
Summer Camp Fun Is Underway
The J Summer Camps kicked off on Monday, June 6, as hundreds of children came through the doors with huge grins and energy that ignited the entire building. The “Space” themed first week included several aliens roaming the hallways and … Read More
Israeli Performers Provide Free Concert
A group of Israeli teenagers travel all around the United States each year singing beloved songs in Hebrew, Yiddish and English and the Tzofim (Israeli Scouts) will be stopping in Louisville for a free concert on Sunday, July 24, at … Read More
Plein Air Artists Capture “Brief Moments in Time”
The Plein Air Artists of Kentucky are more than artists who have work displayed all over the world. They’re “capturers” because they say they use their paintbrushes to capture brief moments in time. The J’s Patio Gallery will feature the … Read More