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Seeing the impact of October 7 for ourselves
By Ralph Green and Michael Salamon Guest Columnists Several months ago, the two of us had dinner together and discussed how tired we both were of reading Israeli news via traditional Western news and social media sources. Neither of us … Read More
In today’s cantorial universe, a woman’s place is on the bimah
By Andrew Adler Community Editor There was a time, not terribly long ago, when the idea of a woman becoming an ordained cantor was pretty much a contradiction in terms. It wasn’t until June 6, 1975, that Barbara Jean Ostfeld … Read More
In Israel, when your phone blared, Iran’s missiles were calling
By Andrew Adler Community Editor “We’re at the witching hour with the Iranians.” So said Peter Anik, a former JCRC staffer, Federation staffer, and Hillel director, speaking from his home near the northern Israeli city of Karmiel. Like everyone else … Read More
US bombs 3 sites in Iran, joining Israel’s fight against Iranian nuclear program
By JTA Staff (JTA) — After days of publicly considering joining Israel in its fight against Iran’s nuclear program, and a day after saying he would make a decision “within two weeks,” President Donald Trump announced late Saturday that U.S. … Read More
JCL Award recipients will be honored during the 2025 Annual Meeting Monday, June 23
By Andrew Adler Community Editor Recipients of the 2025 Jewish Community of Louisville Awards will be honored during the JCL’s Annual Meeting Monday, June 23 at the Trager Family JCC. The Blanche B. Ottenheimer Award – JCL’s highest honor – … Read More
Shaping the future of Jewish Louisville —Together
By Lenae Price VP & Chief Philanthropy Officer When my husband Jordan and I moved to Louisville in 2011, we didn’t know a single person. We had no family here and no real sense of what to expect. But within … Read More
Statement from the Jewish Federation of Louisville and Jewish Federations of North America regarding the murder of two Israeli Embassy employees in Washington, DC on the evening of May 21, 2025
The Jewish Federation of Louisville and Jewish Federations of North America are horrified at the murder of two Israeli embassy employees outside the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, DC.Federations are working closely with the Jewish Federation of Greater Washington and … Read More
Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Milgrim identified as victims in Capital Jewish Museum shooting
By Philissa Cramer (JTA) — The two Israeli embassy staffers who were shot to death outside the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday night have been identified as Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Milgrim. “Yaron and Sarah were our … Read More