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All faiths, ages and families are invited to the annual JCRC Interfaith Chanukah Party. This year it will be held on Wednesday, December 12 at 7 p.m. in the JCC auditorium located at 3600 Dutchmans Lane. There will be fun, … Read More
On October 25, over 130 people gathered at the Strathmoor Presbyterian Church for the annual Interfaith Dinner and Dialogue, hosted by Highland Community Ministries, an ecumenical organization in the Highlands which provides social services to citizens of Louisville. In addition … Read More
Have you noticed how the grounds at the Jewish Community Center look? A few weeks ago, Dr. Jerry Temes, an avid gardener and community volunteer, noticed that there were some things that needed to be done on the property, so … Read More
Shabbat is a time for families to come together, light candles, share a meal and sing songs. On Friday, November 16, Shabbat was a time for many families to come to the JCC and enjoy those activities and more together. … Read More
Hillel students participated in two programs recently. On Sunday, October 28, they traveled to Huber’s Orchard and Winery in Indiana, where they enjoyed a traditional southern lunch and took advantage of the beautiful fall weather. On November 15, students and … Read More
Access, a Cincinnati-based group for Jewish young adults, age 21-35, hosted a Shabbat dinner on Friday, November 9, that drew participants from across the region, including Lexington, Columbus, Indianapolis and seven from Louisville. Part of Access’ “Got Shabbat” series, the … Read More
[by Lisa Goldberg, Principal] High School of Jewish Studies The High School of Jewish Studies school year is off to a fantastic start. Our faculty and students represent all of Louisville’s synagogues and we are proud of the wonderful opportunity … Read More
Preschoolers in the Jewish Community Center’s Gimel and Daled classes (three and four year olds) had an early Thanksgiving celebration on Friday, November 16. The Gimel class dressed up like Indians and made a kosher gorp snack that included raisins … Read More
[by Chavie Lieber] NEW YORK, November 20, 2012 (JTA) – Kenny Vance’s multimillion-dollar beach house has stood proudly on the Long Island shore and weathered all manner of storms since 1916. Then came Sandy. Vance, a 68-year-old musician who has … Read More
[by Stew Bromberg] Vice President and CDO Jewish Community of Louisville I have been thinking a lot about l’dor vador– from generation to generation – this week. Actually, it all started three weeks ago on November 5. That was the … Read More