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The Jewish Heritage Fund for Excellence in December completed the purchase of 150 acres in eastern Jefferson County owned by Standard Country Club in a proactive effort to create future opportunities for the Louisville Jewish community. This move further diversified … Read More
Thoughts of Bingo may conjure images of smoky halls or spacious retirement home rec rooms, but Jewish Family & Career Services elevated this simple game to a higher level with a new event that featured food and prizes. Bagels and … Read More
An artistic director, an educator and pioneer for women’s rights and social justice, a nonprofit CEO, a physician active in the interfaith community and a refugee mathematician who tirelessly helps African newcomers. These five individuals have made their mark … Read More
It is a rare occasion that a person who usually works the night club circuit get up before noon, but on Sunday, February 9, stand-up comedian Mark Klein was at Anshei Sfard bright and early to face a group that … Read More
[by Shiela Steinman Wallace, Editor] Jewish Family & Career Services marked 105 years of service to the community at its Annual Meeting on Tuesday, June 4, at its Roth Family Center. It was an evening to recognize, achievement, innovation, service … Read More
Two CEOs of major companies, an educator and pioneer for women’s rights in Muslim countries, a Paralympic champion and a physician searching for a cure for macular degeneration. These five individuals have made their mark in our community and will … Read More
by Shiela Steinman Wallace and Kim Toebbe If your total food budget for the week were just $31.50 per person, the amount the average Food Stamp recipient receives, how would you fare? The answer for the more than 20 people … Read More
[By Alison Roemer, Director] The Pre K and Kindergarten classes at The Temple Trager Early Childhood Education Center have been busy helping the community this year by participating in a good deed, or Mitzvah project, each month. During the month … Read More
Rachel came to Jewish Family & Career Services for help in paying a utility bill. She had just started a new job, was paying off large medical expenses and was scared that her utilities would be cut. Josh came to … Read More
[by Robin Ungar] On Sunday, July 29, Carole Snyder and Sara Yamin held an open house for volunteers in the Jewish Family & Career Services’ Shabbos Friends program, which reaches out to Jewish seniors in local assisted living facilities and … Read More