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Forum: Louisville’s JCRC joins national Jewish organizations calling for continued efforts to address antisemitism while protecting constitutional rights
By Bill Altman JCRC Chair Recent actions by the U.S. government—such as the deportation of student protesters and threats to withhold university funding—have prompted Jewish Americans to confront a difficult question: How can we respond to the alarming rise of … Read More
Yom HaShoah 2025
Please join us for the annual Yom HaShoah commemoration Marking the 80th anniversary of the end of the Shoah with a student-led program Wednesday, April 23, 20256:30 p.m.The Temple – Congregation Adath Israel Brith Sholom5101 US Highway 42, Louisville, KY …
Students will lead when JCRC presents this year’s Yom HaShoah remembrance April 23 at The Temple
By Andrew Adler Community Editor It was a question at once inevitable and unanswerable: How could one people hate another people so virulently, so murderously, to produce what became to be called the Holocaust? “I think the main reason was … Read More
Preparing for the next chapter of the Jewish Community Relations Council
By Trent Spoolstra March will mark six months since I took the helm as director of the Jewish Community Relations Council. During that time, I have given media interviews, attended Jewish Federations of North America’s General Assembly, presented to various … Read More
The JCRC is moving forward with renewed structure and purpose
By Andrew Adler Community Editor At the Jewish Community Relations Council, the watchword these days is “nimble.” Under new chairman Bill Altman and new(ish) director Trent Spoolstra, JCRC is significantly reconfiguring how it carries out its mission. As the principal … Read More
Beth Salamon takes the baton from David Kaplan as Jewish Community of Louisville board chair
By Andrew Adler Community Editor After completing two years and six months helming the Jewish Community of Louisville’s board, David Kaplan is handing off the position of board chair to Beth Salamon, the current vice-chair and chair-elect. The JCL … Read More
The Importance of Partnership: Key Lessons on Coalition Building from the 2024 JFNA General Assembly
By Trent Spoolstra JCRC Director For as long as I can remember, I have been reminded about the importance of active membership in my community and building relationships with individuals from many walks of life. From my first job out … Read More
American Jews and Israel after October 7: Addressing the intergenerational rift
By Trent Spoolstra JCRC Director For as long as I can remember, I have been a supporter of Israel. My love for Israel has only grown as I have visited our people’s homeland three times and anticipate many more such … Read More