As you read this issue of Community, you find yourself on a spiritual and historic journey of the Jewish people. We move in time from Pesach (Passover) Zman Heruteinu (Our season of freedom) to Shavuot, recalling receiving the Ten Commandments … Read More
When Bob Sachs was wrapping up his term as chair of the Jewish Community Relations Council, he asked Beth Salamon to take the job. The mother of two said she was interested, but only after her oldest son, Alex, went … Read More
Let’s take through our crystal ball, or perhaps virtual reality glasses, which ideally provide a glimpse into 2019. What might we see? How will our plans and goals unfold in the year to come? How will we impact individual lives? … Read More
Jewish Heritage Day at the 29th Annual Festival of Trees and Lights, was held Sunday, November 11. The day showcased chanukiahs, dreidels and Chanukah items from four of the area’s synagogues. The Lost Tribe, a klezmer band, performed while dreidels … Read More
Dozens of interfaith vigils were held around the country to mourn the 11 Jews murdered at Shabbat services in Pittsburgh and to proclaim “no more hate.” They were organized on short notice with synagogues, Jewish Community Relations Councils (JCRCs), federations, … Read More
From his downtown office, Corey Shapiro follows very different court cases: There’s the challenge to a state law requiring pregnant women to see sonograms of their fetuses and listen to their heartbeats before getting an abortion. And there’s the man … Read More
By staff and wire reports Jewish Louisville joined other national Jewish organizations last week in responding to Israel’s new law that enshrines in Israel’s quasi-constitutional Basic Law that the country is the nation-state of the Jewish people. In a statement … Read More
Gain a new perspective on hunger in America More than 43,000 families in our community live on less than $30 per family member for food each week. Can you do it? The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program -SNAP_ offers nutrition assistance …
The Six-Day War was a miraculous victory that completely transformed Israel and the Middle East, but it has a mixed legacy, one in which we are still coping with today. Imagine the thoughts going through the minds of your average … Read More
When important events occur – in Israel or around the world, nationally or locally – the Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) is often compelled to produce a statement in comment. Controversial actions by governments (our own or others) necessitate these … Read More