The Gendler Grapevine Fresh Stop Market at the J, a service of New Roots, opened for the summer on June 12. One hundred shares were sold (the usual number is 70 to 80) and 10 SNAP recipients benefited from the … Read More
Sara’s View Sara Klein Wagner This year marks the 10th anniversary of the Jewish Community of Louisville, bringing together two legacy organizations — the Jewish Federation and the Jewish Community Center. I can’t think of a better time to reflect … Read More
Fighting back tears, Kate Nyormoi put in personal terms why the J is so important to her. She told the audience about her 13-month-old son, Lukas, how he was born with Down syndrome. She, her husband Akim, and their older … Read More
Jewish Louisville – in fact, all of Louisville – is getting its first glimpse of the future J at this hour. The Jewish Community of Louisville, announcing its “Our Community, Our Future” capital campaign to finance construction of the new … Read More
Jewish Community Centers – now known as Js – must stoke the continued “renaissance” of the Jewish people by serving their communal needs, Avraham Infeld said. However, their spiritual needs should be addressed separately by the synagogues. “We’re not a … Read More
Last year, the theme of Jewish Federation of Louisville’s Annual Campaign – “What Inspires You?” – provided enthusiastic responses all year long. One person in particular, Lisa Barnes, who participated in the Jewish Women’s Renaissance Project experience in Israel said, … Read More
Frank and Barbara Weisberg recently opened their home to kick off the Capital Campaign for the new J and expanded campus at Dutchmans Lane. The future facility, which will serve Jews and non-Jews alike from across Louisville, will raise funds … Read More
Responding to soaring cancer rates in Kentucky, The J is starting a program to help those battling disease develop appropriate exercise regimens. Fitness Director Matt Vamvas and personal trainer Mat Shalenko have become certified cancer exercise specialists. “It is inspiring,” … Read More
For some gym rats, workouts have less to do with Stairmasters, NordicTracs and weight machines, and more to do with medicine balls, box jumps and a contraption called Jacob’s Ladder. These are some of the instruments used in crossfit, a … Read More
New hires at The J, CenterStage The J has announced new hires and promotions for CenterStage. • Erin Jump has been hired as the CenterStage educational program director. A regular part of CenterStage Main Stage productions, both on stage … Read More