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Marking its 20th Anniversary, the Republic Bank Players Challenge remains an event to savor
By Andrew Adler Community Editor Twenty years ago, an idea bubbled up that would significantly alter the course of Jewish philanthropy in Louisville: Organize a golf scramble that would benefit not one, but two foundational organizations, Jewish Family & … Read More
When talking to children about war, questions often have no easy answers
By Andrew Adler Community Editor A few days after October 7, Ory Rosin, Laura Milo and their seven-year-old son, Galil, were bicycling in their northern Israel town of Akko when the sirens sounded. It was a long way back … Read More
JFCS is offering an in-person, complimentary support group this Thursday, Oct. 19 at 6 p.m.
JFCS is offering an in-person, complimentary support group this Thursday, October 19th at 6 p.m. When traumatic, violent events occur, whether here at home or abroad, it can be anxiety provoking, isolating, and overwhelming. It’s important to not isolate yourself … Read More
In Louisville and beyond, gun violence is an epidemic
By Andrew Adler Community Editor The statistics speak volumes, and what they say is horrific: Nine months into 2023, more than 110 people have been murdered and upward of 300 wounded within the city of Louisville by acts of gun … Read More
For more and more newcomers to America, Louisville is a gateway to opportunity
By Andrew Adler Community Editor U.S. Representative Morgan McGarvey could hardly have put it more bluntly: “The reality is that our immigration system is a failure of Congress. It’s not a failure of Democrats. It’s not a failure of … Read More
Jewish or not, alcohol and substance abuse is pervasive. But solutions do exist
By Andrew Adler Community Editor In December of 2015, the Leviathan Jewish Journal published an article titled “Jews & Booze” which posed the question: “What is the relationship between Jews and alcohol?” The article cited a 1958 Time … Read More
Paraders kick off the 2023 Kentuckiana Pride Festival on Saturday
By Andrew Adler Community Editor Contingents from the Jewish Federation of Louisville, the Trager Family JCC and Jewish Family & Career Services will be among the marchers and walkers participating in the Kentuckiana Pride Parade, slat ed for Saturday, June … Read More
Passover Roundup: Seder streaming connects community
(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
JCC closes for one week in response to Coronavirus outbreak
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