This past Sunday, a decision was made by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the Israeli government to abandon their commitment to provide egalitarian prayer space at the Western Wall. This action rejects years of negotiations made in good faith with the … Read More
Israeli lawmakers who vote for a conversion bill making its way through the Knesset are not welcome in Chicago, said a top Jewish leader there. “The federation in Chicago will not be hosting any member of Knesset that votes for … Read More
Louisville-area families raising Jewish children will now have more opportunities to participate in Jewish life, thanks to a grant opportunity recently awarded by the Harold Grinspoon Foundation (HGF). The grants will be distributed to members of PJ Library, the flagship … Read More
It doesn’t hurt to ask. If you don’t ask, the answer will always be “no.” Because that has always been one of my philosophies, a year ago I sent a “nothing ventured, nothing gained” email inquiring about Louisville’s first Jewish … Read More
The J and its partners over the years have played a major role in something Jewish Louisville cares about, L’dor V’dor, “From Generation to Generation.” So much so, in fact, The J regularly hears from members and guests, reflecting on … Read More
It has been our privilege to serve together as leadership partners for our Jewish Federation and JCC. We were honored to host our 2017 Annual Meeting on Thursday, June 8, where we … Read More
Jewish Louisville is tasked with a holy mission: to preserve the memory of those killed in the Holocaust, to never forget what happened, and to see that it never happens again – to us or to anyone. This informs much … Read More
The Trump administration’s decision to withdraw from the Paris climate agreement has demanded that we all ask ourselves where we stand on questions of climate change, global warming and our collective responsibility for the planet we call home. That the … Read More
That small, little-known law known as the Johnson Amendment, which prohibits electioneering by houses of worship and other charities and which President Trump has vowed to repeal, is exceptionally important to preserve. Even if it is not widely enforced, the … Read More
The recent citywide drive to send clothing, shoes and other necessities to Syrian refugees in Greece – supported largely by Jewish Louisville – was worth the effort, a local humanitarian says. Dr. Muhammad Babar Cheema just returned from Greece where … Read More