The atmosphere was festive and lively as nearly 90 people gathered to meet and learn from celebrity Chef Katsuji Tanabe and to taste his kosher-style food. This Jewish Federation of Louisville’s Uniquely Jewish BBQ and Brandy event was held in … Read More
The Festival of Trees & Lights is a unique holiday event in that it celebrates both Christian and Jewish traditions. November 14-16, Louisville Slugger Field will transform into a winter wonderland featuring hundreds of decorated holiday trees, wreaths and greenery … Read More
In June 2013, Keneseth Israel announced that it had started preliminary work on a feasibility study to determine the level of demand in bringing to Louisville a new Jewish day school. Much progress has been made since then. Keneseth Israel … Read More
Last August, during the height of Israel’s conflict with Gaza, Adath Jeshurun’s Rabbi Robert Slosberg was tapped by the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism, the Rabbinical Assembly and the Masorti Foundation to lead the Conservative Movement’s Solidarity Mission to Israel … Read More
Anti-Semitism I have been thinking a lot about anti-Semitism recently, and its relationship to criticism of Israel and its demonization, as we have seen some horrible examples of anti-Semitic speech and actions around the world recently, much of it in … Read More
If you are a fan of The Simpsons, then you are in for a treat because Mike Reiss, the 2014 Goldstein/Leibson Scholar-in-Residence is one of the writers and producers of the cartoon show that has captivated audiences for 25 years … Read More
The community is invited to hear Dr. Shachar Pinsker speak on “A Rich Brew: Urban Cafés and Modern Jewish Culture” at the University of Louisville’s First Annual Jewish Heritage Fund for Excellence Lecture on Sunday, October 26, at 2 p.m. … Read More
KentuckyOne Health recently announced that Rabbi Dr. Nadia Siritsky, MSSW, BCC, has been named vice president of mission for Jewish Hospital, University of Louisville and the James Graham Brown Cancer Center. Rabbi Dr. Siritsky is excited about her new position … Read More
The Temple presents an Israeli Shabbat featuring Beit Tefilah Israeli (Israeli House of Prayer) for a unique musical Israeli experience on Friday, November 7, at 7 p.m. and the congregation invites the community to join it to celebrate Shabbat Israeli … Read More
Jewish musical talents – both local and national – will rock the audience at the at Temple Shalom on Saturday, November 22, starting at 7 p.m. Josh Nelson draws packed houses in New York City, and his high energy, captivating … Read More