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By Rabbi Avrohom Litvin I have a childhood memory of sitting with my siblings at a Passover Seder. We must have been quarreling and then asked our father for some type of gift. I remember my father saying: “A father … Read More
By Andrew Adler Community Editor Expressions of sorrow and joy mingled recently at Agudath Achim Cemetery on Preston Highway. Sorrow came in the form of a burial service for sacred books and religious objects damaged last year when a fire destroyed … Read More
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
D’var Torah Rabbi Avrohom Litvin I just heard of a young couple that has lived apart during the COVID pandemic. He lived in New York, she in Canada. The borders were closed, so they couldn’t be with each other physically. … Read More
By Lee Chottiner Community Editor Jews in Louisville and elsewhere are stepping up to help the people in the tornado-ravaged region of western Kentucky. The death toll from the tornados, which flattened several communities, causing millions of dollars in damage, … Read More
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
In the Passover story, the Jews were faced with the sea on one side and the Egyptian army on the other. “Let’s fight,” some cried. “Let’s surrender,” others said. “Let’s pray,” still others advised. But Moses said, “Now is not … Read More
Following Gov. Andy Beshear’s announcement that houses of worship could resume services on May 20 under phase one of his reopening plan, Anshei Sfard was prepared to do just that. The congregation had planned to hold a Shabbat service at … Read More
(Editor’s note: This is an ongoing story that will be revised as new information becomes available.) Why is this Passover different from all other Passovers? On all other Passovers, the seder, a home-based ritual, brings family and friends together around … Read More
(Editor’s note: This is a revised version of an earlier story.) Anshei Sfard and Chabad of Kentucky have canceled services due to the coronavirus pandemic. Anshei Sfard released a statement via email Friday announcing that it will follow the advice … Read More
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