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The General Assembly of the Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA) is one of the largest annual gatherings of Jewish leaders focused on the future of Jewish philanthropy, identity and education as well as topics like rising anti-Semitism, Israel and … Read More
The popular PJ Library program was conceived by Harold Grinspoon and is funded by the Harold Grinspoon Foundation in partnership with participating communities. It is a key program in Grinspoon’s effort to build strong Jewish identities. It is so important … Read More
Albany, NY – The Bronfman Youth Fellowships in Israel (BYFI) has announced that applications are now being accepted for the 30th year of this prestigious program. The Bronfman Fellowships selects 26 outstanding North American teenagers for a rigorous academic year … Read More
BBYO Shabbat to Remember Louisville BBYO hosted 40 members of the local Jewish community at BBYO’s Global Shabbat, themed A Shabbat to Remember, this November 6-7. Among the participants was Fred Gross, who shared his story of struggle and perseverance, … Read More
With Thanksgiving just around the corner and Chanukah following quickly upon its heels, it is time for families to come together with gratitude for their blessings. In the midst of our hectic schedules, we sometimes fail to make time for … Read More
“Everybody’s got a story,” said Holocaust survivor and Louisville resident Fred Gross during an address marking Kristallnacht before the public performance of CenterStage Acting Out’s production of And Then They Came for Me: Remembering the World of Anne Frank in … Read More
When Dr. Sander L. Gilman came to the University of Louisville to deliver the Second Annual Jewish Heritage Fund for Excellence Lecture on Sunday, November 8, approximately 50 people turned out to hear his talk, “Circumcision: An Index of Difference … Read More
Consummate entertainer Jonathan Wolff, who was “raised by this village” made the Louisville Beit Sefer Yachad fundraiser on Sunday, November 8, at the Kentucky Science Center, a truly memorable event. The musician said he had a “wonderful youth that many … Read More
National Council of Jewish Women, Louisville Section, honored Courier-Journal (C-J) reporter Deborah Yetter with the David Richart Pathway to Justice for Children Award at a program held on Wednesday, October 28, at The Temple. Section President Joyce Bridge began the … Read More
Oliver! The musical has just completed its run at CenterStage at the Jewish Community Center. One question that arises is how can you make a musical out of a book that is focused on poverty in the lower class in … Read More