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By Andrew Adler Community Editor A rollicking celebration of Yiddish. Iran and Israel grappling on the Judo mat. Animation blending with magical realism to illuminate a forgotten corner of the Holocaust. And amid Swinging Sixties London, the “Fifth Beatle” transforms … Read More
By Andrew Adler Community Editor Evie Topcik was steeped in Judaism’s eternally resonant pages. If Jews are the “People of the Book,” she built a personal and professional life defined – literally – by books themselves. And when she passed away on May 7, … Read More
By Andrew Adler Community Editor It was getting on in the early evening of Tuesday, Jan. 20, as Daniel B. Shapiro – U.S. ambassador to Israel during the Obama administration – was speaking to a capacity audience at the Trager … Read More
By Grace Gilson (JTA) — The remains of the final Israeli hostage in Gaza, Ran Gvili, have been retrieved and are on their way back to Israel for burial. The announcement by the Israeli military marks a significant milestone for … Read More
By Grace Gilson (JTA) — After Alex Pretti was shot and killed on Saturday by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Jewish voices were among the many that quickly rose up in condemnation. The voices have included … Read More
By Grace Gilson (JTA) — JACKSON, Mississippi — The emotion was palpable in the pews Friday night at Beth Israel Congregation’s first Shabbat service since its synagogue was targeted by an arsonist last week. “We will not only survive, we … Read More
By Lenae Price VP & Chief Philanthropy Officer The Jewish Federation Annual Campaign is the single most powerful way to strengthen Jewish life in Louisville, Israel, and around the world. When we give together, our impact multiplies. Together, we … Read More
By Andrew Adler Community Editor If you’re age 18-35 and wonder why you should head over to the Trager Family JCC this coming January 21 or 28 to run a cotton swab along the insides of your cheeks, consider the example of … Read More
By Andrew Adler Community Editor For more than three decades at Congregation Adath Jeshurun – working with three rabbis, preparing dozens of Bar and Bat mitzvah students, leading services for High Holidays, untold Shabbat mornings, plus many regular holidays and … Read More