By Stacy Gordon-Funk, Matt Goldberg and Angie Fleitz For Community At the Jewish Community Center of Louisville, compassion is part of our DNA. We see it every day in our Early Learning Center teachers who are seamlessly transitioning from their … Read More
By Lee Chottiner Community Editor Following Gov. Andy Beshear’s plan for a phased loosening of closures around the state, the JCC reopened its Health & Wellness Center on June 1. It will mark the first phase in the reopening of … Read More
By Lee Chottiner Community Editor Anshei Sfard became the first Louisville synagogue to reopen after two months of closure to stem the spread of the coronavirus. The rest are staying closed for now. Anshei Sfard reopened for worship on Shavuot … Read More
Following Gov. Andy Beshear’s plan for a phased loosening of closures around the state, the JCC has announced it will reopen its Health & Wellness Center on June 1. It will mark the first phase in the reopening of the … Read More
By Lee Chottiner Community Editor Dr. Karen Berg is again on the campaign trail. The Jewish Louisville physician, who ran unsuccessfully for the state Senate from the 26th District in 2018, has been named the Democratic candidate for that same … Read More
(This is a revised version of an earlier story.) Gov. Andy Beshear has rolled out a set of guidelines for safely reopening houses of worship in Kentucky. But the 24-point plan, which delineates rules for social distancing, use of personal … Read More
A Jewish Louisville theatrical director, and his colleagues from around the country, are making Jewish-themed dramatic readings available to the public during the coronavirus pandemic. David Chack, of the ShPIeL Performing Identity, is also a member of Executive Board of … Read More
Following Gov. Andy Beshear’s announcement that houses of worship could resume services on May 20 under phase one of his reopening plan, Anshei Sfard was prepared to do just that. The congregation had planned to hold a Shabbat service at … Read More
As the coronavirus persists, Jewish Louisville continues to ramp up its community service work. Since the beginning the social isolation, the Jewish Federation of Louisville has provided meals on wheels to seniors, Jewish Family & Career Services (JFCS) continues to … Read More