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By Andrew Adler Community Editor One of the first things I noticed after returning to Louisville three years ago was how many emails were either to or from someone whose name began with “Rabbi.” It’s the nature of my job as Community editor … Read More
By Andrew Adler Community Editor Anyone who still harbors doubt as to the sheer vehemence of worldwide antisemitism need only have been on Sydney, Australia’s Bondi Beach during the afternoon of Sunday, Dec. 14, 2025. In what was to be … Read More
#JewishFederations are horrified by the antisemitic terrorist shooting in Australia. This was a deliberate terrorist act targeting the Jewish community in Sydney as they celebrated the first night of Chanukah and must be loudly and clearly called out as antisemitism. … Read More
By Philissa Cramer (JTA) — This is a developing story. At least 15 people were killed during a shooting attack on a Hanukkah event at a beach playground in Sydney on Sunday, where attendees were celebrating the first night of … Read More
By Andrew Lapin (JTA) — Pro-Palestinian encampment protesters at dozens of universities have called for their administrations to divest from Israel. But on two campuses, activists are asking their schools to split from organizations closer to home that they say … Read More
By Jacob Gurvis (JTA) — When tickets for Los Angeles’ Infinite Light Festival went on sale in October, just a week after Hamas’ brutal attack on Israel, sales were brisk. In fact, tickets sold out to the annual Hanukkah celebration … Read More
D’var Torah Rabbi Chaim Litvin Numerous synagogues have joined the vaccine supporters and urged their congregations to take full advantage of the vaccines being offered. Our rabbis and cantors lead by example. This month, the vaccine is being offered at … Read More
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