(Editor’s note: This is a corrected version of the story, noting that the program can be streamed on YouTube; the time and date are the same. The link is embedded in the text.) Every year, hundreds of Louisvillians gather somewhere … Read More
Habitat for Humanity of Metro Louisville dedicated its 525th house on Saturday, Feb. 22, this one built for a Muslim family from Somalia with considerable help from Jewish Louisville. All five synagogues contributed a total of $10,000 to the project, … Read More
Louisvillians sang a song of love to each other at the Love Sings Louder event on Sunday, Sept. 15. The program at the Iroquois Amphitheater, emceed by WAVE 3’s Dawne Gee and led by Jacori “1200” Arthur, was a celebration … Read More
(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
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
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
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
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
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
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