Kid’s Night Out
Enjoy a night out while your kids have fun here at The J! We start the night off with time for dinner (for those who bring dinner) and games, then kids in K-6th will go swimming while the preschoolers get …
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Howard and Shirley Markus honored by friends at JFCS
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
News & Newsmakers
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
Picture This: Farm to Table
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
Picture This: Israel Experience
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
From field trips to GaGa pits, Camp J had something for all
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
J Performance Zone makes debut for crossfit training buffs
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
News & Newsmakers
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
Green projects take root at The J, JOFEE head says
The J has become a greener center this summer, thanks to what its members eat, how they eat it, and what they do with the waste when they’re done eating. Michael Fraade, director of Jewish outdoor, food and environmental education … Read More
Picture This: Players Challenge
Here are some scenes from this year’s Republic Bank Players Challenge.(Community photos by Tara Cocco)