For Rabbi Sarah Tasman, Judaism is all about creativity. “When I use the word creativity, I’m using it as an umbrella term for creative expression, creative prayer,” the Louisville native said. “To me, creativity is a really expansive way to … Read More
Human Resources Lee Chottiner At the risk of sounding as though I’m crowing, something that I actually called for in print is going to happen. (Yes, I’m human; I have flaws. Don’t judge me too harshly.) Seriously, last year around … Read More
Facing declining membership, Louisville synagogues are joining others nationwide in modifying their dues models, or at least considering it, to make themselves more appealing to younger members. The Temple has been experimenting with “free-will” financial commitments, a pay-what-you-want model for … Read More
When Rabbi Alfred Gottschalk, then-president of Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion, ordained Sally Priesand in 1972 (over the objections of many of her soon-to-be colleagues), he made history. Priesand became the first woman rabbi ordained in America. Since then, … Read More