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By Amy Joseph Landon Senior Director, Marketing & Communications Jonathon Raley has been named Engagement and Development Director at the Trager Family JCC. Born in Bullitt County, Kentucky, Jonathon attended the University of Louisville, graduating with a Bachelor of Science … Read More
Joyce Bridge was elected president of the National Council of Jewish Women, Louisville Section, in May, and is now looking forward to her two years in office and helping implement change in the organization. NCJW is a grassroots organization of … Read More
For one week every June, NCJW sponsors the Gilda’s Club Camp for children living with cancer. This year, the camp will be held June 8-12. As always, it will be held at Gilda’s Club of Louisville; 633 Baxter Ave. The … Read More
During one week of every summer, kids with no obvious commonality, school ties or similar backgrounds gather and become a cohesive group at Gilda’s Club Louisville. Once there, the seeming strangers have the opportunity to dance and be joyful, make … Read More
For the past seven years, the National Council of Jewish Women, Louisville Section, has sponsored Camp Gilda, a free week-long summer day camp for youth ages 6-12 who have a cancer connection. Through a series of workshops promoting self-care and … Read More
When CenterStage’s John R. Leffert chose to include Margaret Edson’s play, W;t, in the company’s 2013-14 season, he knew he was tackling a very difficult challenge. In recent years, CenterStage has focused on musical theater, and that is what his … Read More
For its next production in the already stellar 2013/14 season, CenterStage at the Jewish Community Center presents the Pulitzer Prize winning drama W;t, a compassionate and clever examination of one woman’s journey with cancer. It runs February 13-23 in the … Read More
Lots of Action from the JCC Dear editor, My, my, since January, I have noticed a lot of action at my JCC. I have attended many of the CenterStage productions. John Leffert’s plays fill the parking lot. My mom said … Read More
NCJW Organizes Camp Gilda for Children Touched by Cancer by Dianna Ott Small children sometimes have big fears. Monsters might be hiding under the bed. It’s dark inside the closet. Mom has cancer. But at Gilda’s Club, kids can be … Read More
[by Phyllis Shaikun] The opening luncheon of the National Council of Jewish Women’s programming year was held on Wednesday, September 12, at the Louisville Marriott East. President Mindy Klein presided over the meeting, which featured Norton Healthcare spokesperson Jackie Hayes … Read More