By Lee Chottiner Community Editor Rep. John Yarmuth has supported Israel during his 15 years in Congress, though he hasn’t always walked in lockstep with Israeli leaders. He has condemned former Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for using violence to quell … Read More
After three weeks in an Indian hospital, recovering from sepsis and organ failure in a country under lockdown due to the coronavirus, a Jewish Louisvillian has finally come home. Matthew Lemberger’s flight from San Francisco landed at Louisville Muhammad Ali … Read More
When John Yarmuth first ran for the U.S. House of Representatives in 2006, he decided to do something most members of Congress never do. If elected, he would give his paycheck to charity. He was, and he has … for … Read More
As an American holiday, Thanksgiving brings people from all walks of life and all faith groups together. In Louisville, the Interfaith Thanksgiving Prayer Service and Dinner has become an annual tradition to promote understanding, compassion and fellowship. This year’s program, … Read More
More than 200 people gathered the weekend of August 12-14 at The Temple to celebrate the 100th Anniversary of Troop 30, one of the largest and most active Boy Scout troops in the Louisville area and one of the oldest … Read More
Interfaith Paths to Peace’s Sixth Annual My Recipe for Peace dinner and fundraiser took place on Thursday, October 8, at The Temple. The event included music from John Gage, brief presentations from 10 leaders who shared their recipes for peace … Read More
Members of the 83rd Infantry Division of the U.S. Army, known as the Thunderbolt Division, served together in Europe during World War II and were involved in some of the heaviest fighting at the end of the war. They landed … Read More
Israel Advocacy Two Ways Israel advocacy comes in many forms, and this past month I had the privilege of participating in two very different but equally important forms of it. Meeting with Rep. John Yarmuth In light of recent activities … Read More
Je Suis Juif. Je Suis Ahmed. Je Suis Charlie. (see below for full photo gallery) In a show of support for the victims of the terror attacks in France earlier this month that targeted a kosher supermarket and the satirical … Read More
(see photos below) The Interfaith Chanukah Party hosted by the Jewish Community Relations Council broke all records and saw more than 250 attendees, leaving many guests in standing room only. The party featured a farewell to Terry Taylor, outgoing executive … Read More