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
D’var Torah Rabbi Shmully Litvin In conversations with friends from around the commonwealth, one question is on everyone’s mind: What will the post- lockdown world look like? Questions such as ongoing mask requirements, mandate power, vaccine schedules are common. When … Read More
Human Resources Lee Chottiner I’m going out on a limb here: I’m thinking that many of you are suffering from what I call “virtual fatigue.” You’re getting tired of all the virtual aspects of life brought on by the coronavirus … Read More
Temple Shalom will hold its first in-person service since March on Friday when it celebrates Simchat Torah outdoors on its backyard lawn. The service will begin at 6 p.m. Worshippers are being asked to bring their own lawn chairs, wear … Read More
By Lee Chottiner and Michael Ginsberg Community Staff For this year’s High Holy Day observances, you could say some rabbis have written the book, or at least compiled it. In the case of The Temple, Rabbis Joe Rooks Rapport and … Read More
When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news, my mother would say to me, “Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping.” — Fred Rogers Project Friendship, a Chabad of … Read More
(Unless otherwise noted, all events are free and open to the community.) IBD support group Living Your Best Life IBD Support Group will meet at 6:30 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 25, in room 201 at The J. Michelle Bush Blanton of … Read More
Nearly 100 people of all ages attended Jewish Heritage Night at Slugger Field on Sunday, Aug. 18. Chabad provided kosher food while kids enjoyed play activities in the ballpark itself and in the attached mall. The Louisville Bats lost 12-1 … 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
(Unless otherwise noted, all events are free and open to the community.) Pragmatic spirituality discussion Marty and Dr. Courtney Snyder lead a discussion group at Adath Jeshurun that addresses universal themes from spiritual thinkers. The next session, on Sunday, July … Read More