TEEN TOPICS | September 26, 2014
Jay Levine BBG by Laina Meyerowitz Jay Levine BBG is back in action once again. The term began on August 11 with the election of the Fall Term 2014 Board, a group of six girls who work to plan programs … Read More
September 2014
Improve Your Life at the JCC Healthy Happy Hour
The community is invited to learn about local healthy lifestyle offerings at the Jewish Community Center’s Healthy Happy Hour at 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 7, in its Patio Gallery at 3600 Dutchman’s Lane. Fitness instructors, trainers, massage therapists and other … Read More
Two- and Four-Legged Friends Enjoy Doggie Dip
The JCC outdoor pool became a doggie playground on Sunday to celebrate the end of the summer season. More than 150 dogs came out to jump, swim and chase balls in the pool with their owners and other pups at … Read More
Family Fun at Apple Picking Event
Over 20 families began their Rosh Hashanah celebration early by apple picking with PJ Library. Hidden Hollow Orchards, a local farm located just off of Old Henry Road, was closed to the public this season but graciously made an exception … Read More
D’VAR TORAH | September 26, 2014
In the American Reform Mahzor (High Holy Day prayer book) the Torah readings for Yom Kippur differ from those of the traditional service. During the Shacharit (morning) service we read from the 29th and 30th chapters of Deuteronomy. The Torah … Read More
First JHFE Jewish Author Series Includes Ament, Gordis, Shavit and Kula
Rachel Ament, author of The Jewish Daughter Diaries; Daniel Gordis, author of Menachem Begin: The Battle for Israel’s Soul; Ari Shavit, author of My Promised Land: The Triumph and Tragedy of Israel; and Irwin Kula, author of Letters between Irwin … Read More
Chef Who Won Food Network’s “Chopped” to Cook at Federation’s BBQ and Brandy Uniquely Jewish Event
It’s time for BBQ and Brandy as the Jewish Federation of Louisville’s Uniquely Jewish Event Series present a cooking event with Chef Katsuji Tanabe, owner of the Los Angeles-based MexiKosher restaurant on Sunday, October 19, at 6 p.m. at Copper … Read More
Simpsons Producer Is 2014 Goldstein/Leibson Scholar
Adults don’t watch cartoons – or do they? When it comes to The Simpsons, the answer is yes. For 25 years, many have been following the weekly exploits of Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa and Maggie. Now you can get a … Read More
JCL Briefing | September 26, 2014
(Click on map for larger view) I was explaining to my daughter the other day the wonder of the autumnal equinox. It’s one of only two days in the entire year when the earth is in balance. Sunlight falls equally … Read More
The Florence Melton School of Adult Jewish Learning Offers You the Opportunity to Learn
For many people, details about their own cultural and religious heritage are elusive. We don’t often think about where we came from or the background and meaning of our religious traditions. The Florence Melton School of Adult Jewish Learning offers … Read More