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Further statement on the Monday, April 10 shootings in downtown Louisville
The Jewish Federation of Louisville, Jewish Family & Career Services, the Jewish Community Relations Council, congregations Adath Jeshurun, Anshei Sfard, Chabad of Kentucky, Keneseth Israel, The Temple Adath Israel Brith Sholom, Temple Shalom, the Louisville Board of Rabbis and Cantors … Read More
Word of the Month: We Are All Role Models
D’var Torah Rabbi Simcha Snaid What does it mean to be a Jewish person? I am sure we have many different answers and views to this question. (I would love to hear yours; please send them to rabbisnaid@ansheisfard.com.) For now, … Read More
A new home: Anshei Sfard moving to site on Bardstown Road
(Editor’s note: Rabbi Simcha Snaid (above) is pictured having fun with the UofL and UK murals in the basement of the new Anshei Sfard building at 2904 Bardstown Road. The building, which is undergoing extensive interior renovations, should be ready … Read More
Synagogues revising service plans in the final weeks before the High Holy Days
By Lee Chottiner Community Editor (Editor’s note: The following is an updated version of the lead story in the August 27 issue of Community, which includes new information about High Holy Day plans at Keneseth Israel and The Temple. The … Read More
More synagogues close again as Delta spread continues
By Lee Chottiner Community Editor (Editor’s note: This is a revised version of an earlier story; it contains new information throughout.) Earlier this summer, Louisville synagogues were throwing off the shackles imposed by a year-old COVID pandemic, opening their … Read More
Emerging from COVID: Synagogues take the first steps toward a full reopening
By Lee Chottiner Community Editor With COVID vaccination rates hitting record numbers nationwide and all people age 16 and up now eligible for the shots, Louisville’s synagogues are moving forward fast with plans to reopen. The Temple and Keneseth Israel … Read More
Highlands Eruv erected, envelops future home of Orthodox community
By Lee Chottiner Community Editor Snaking more than six miles through the Upper Highlands and other neighborhoods hugging the Watterson Expressway, a series of 238 PVC pipes attached to utility poles, plus a highway wall, are making it easier for … Read More
Louisville synagogues to come together for Chanukah virtual program
By Lee Chottiner Community Editor With the coronavirus continuing to spread, Louisville’s five synagogues are coming together to celebrate Chanukah as one community of faith. The Louisville Council of Jewish Congregations (LCJC), which represents the synagogues, has announced a joint-virtual … Read More