Around Town
(Unless otherwise noted, all events are free and open to the community.) WOTS Yard Sale Women of Temple Shalom (WOTS) will hold their annual yard sale from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Friday, July 26, and 11 a.m. to 4 … Read More
Cantor Sharon Hordes
Tale of Two Torahs: Lipp installed as president of the Cantors Assembly; concert caps convention
Prior to the May 22 concert at Adath Jeshurun featuring 130 cantors, Cantor David Lipp opened the ark in the main sanctuary and removed a Torah. As the incoming president of the Cantor’s Assembly, Lipp had to make room in … Read More
‘Let it be in Louisville’: Cantors’ convention to showcase city’s best Jewish talent
Cantor David Lipp wants to showcase Jewish Louisville for his colleagues when they converge on the city next month for the 72nd Cantors Assembly Convention. Lu Y’hi B’Louisville (Let it be in Louisville) is the theme of the international gathering … Read More
Randy Herman owns crowd at AJ Music Festival, prelude to May concert
Cantor Randy Herman is equal parts clergy and performer. The accomplished singer, pianist and hazan displayed both sides Sunday at the 48th Annual AJ Music Festival. The show, titled “In the Key of Play: Rock & Reparte,” delighted the audience … Read More
D’var Torah: Serving God by serving others
Praised are you Adonai our God, who rules the universe…clothing the naked raising the downtrodden providing for all my needs. — from the Birkhot HaShachar (morning blessings), Siddur Sim Shalom. These are among the many morning blessings we are to … Read More
Community comes together to heal after Pittsburgh, Kroger shootings
As the vigil for 11 worshippers killed in a Pittsburgh synagogue and two shoppers gunned down at the Jeffersontown Kroger got under way, Shalom Malka’s mind went to happier thoughts. He had attended Tree of Life, scene of Saturday’s carnage, … Read More
Israel by notes: AJ program tracks its national identity through music
Adath Jeshurun used music to mark Israel’s 70th anniversary Wednesday, May 30, presenting a program of popular songs from all seven decades of the Jewish state’s existence. “Seven Decades of Israeli Popular Music,” was taped live at AJ by the … Read More
JCRC Interfaith Chanukah Party: A Fun Way to Share Jewish Traditions
Have you ever heard Chanukah referred to as the “Jewish Christmas” even though there is no connection between the two holidays other than the time of year they occur? To help clear up the confusion and share the beauty of … Read More
Children, Senior Adults Celebrate Passover at Senior Seder
Dozens of seniors and children gathered around tables embellished in white linens, matzah and more in The J’s Patio Gallery to celebrate Passover on Wednesday, April 20, during the 2016 Senior Model Seder. Together, the children and senior adults dipped … Read More
KI Concert Links Jazz, Jewish Music
On Sunday, February 14, people from all across Louisville braved the wintry, snowy weather to come to the “Stars of David: Jewish Voices from the American Songbook” concert at Keneseth Israel. In addition to myself, the concert featured world class jazz … Read More