By Stacy Gordon-Funk, Matt Goldberg and Angie Fleitz For Community At the Jewish Community Center of Louisville, compassion is part of our DNA. We see it every day in our Early Learning Center teachers who are seamlessly transitioning from their … Read More
(Editor’s note: This is an ongoing story that will be revised as new information becomes available.) Why is this Passover different from all other Passovers? On all other Passovers, the seder, a home-based ritual, brings family and friends together around … Read More
Dear Jewish Louisville, We have completed another week of social distancing at home. Clearly the reality of the coronavirus has changed our lives, perhaps forever. If only this were a Hollywood movie; the heroes would make things right before the … Read More
One Sunday morning in February, shortly after Tu B’Shevat, Alayna Altman, accompanied by dozens of students from LBSY and The Temple, and parents and volunteers from the Muhammad Ali Center, began moving the Community Garden from the back of The … Read More
Jewish Louisville took one of its biggest hits since the outbreak of the Coronavirus Pandemic when the Jewish Community Center announced Friday that it would close its Dutchmans Lane facility from Monday, March 16 through Sunday, March 22. “It is … Read More
Friends of the late Howard and Shirley Markus are honoring the couple’s contributions to Louisville. The MARTH Group (Marie and Ron Abrams, Marcia and Bruce Roth, Maura and Jerry Temes and Carol and Mickey Heideman) are recognizing the Markuses with … Read More
JFCS’ Tiell to retire in December After nearly 40 years at Jewish Family & Career Services, Judy Freundlich Tiell will be retiring as the executive director at the end of this year. Touting a vision for JFCS as an organization … Read More
Scores of people dined well at the July 25 Farm to Table Dinner at the J Pavilion. Chefs from Mayan Cafe, Monnik, Flavaville and Naked Humus prepared enticing dishes and cocktails, using farm-fresh ingredients. Meanwhile, The Juggernaut Band performed for … Read More
Here are some scenes from the August 19 Israel Experience. Each station around the Community Garden shelter coincided with a city in Israel offering a craft project, game or other activity highlighting Israeli culture. The day also included Israeli dancing, … Read More
As Camp J wrapped up its 2018 season the week of August 10, the staff reflected on the awesome adventures over the summer. “It was a super summer of the superheroes,” Camp Director Mindye Mannel said. Looking back, she noted … Read More