Though Kentucky’s Jewish population is comparatively small, Daniel Grossberg nevertheless believes it’s important to have at least one Jewish representative in the state legislature. Right now, there are none. “If you’re not at the table, then you’re on the menu,” … Read More
In the current session of the Kentucky legislature, which opened Jan. 7, the National Council of Jewish Women, Louisville Section, will be tracking (and opposing) any bills that undermine voting rights, place vulnerable immigrants at risk and threaten a woman’s … Read More
FRANKFORT – Surrounded by dignitaries, including Israel’s ambassador to the United States, Gov. Matt Bevin signed an anti-BDS executive order on Thursday, November 15, making Kentucky the latest state to refuse to do business with contractors that boycott the Jewish … Read More
Dr. Karen Berg’s bid to join the Kentucky Senate, which would have restored a Jewish voice to the legislature, fell short on November 6. Berg — a Democrat, lifelong Louisville resident and semi-retired physician — lost to incumbent Sen. Ernie … Read More
Karen Berg always saw herself going into politics. In fact, she had it all figured out. “I was actually a political science major,” she said. “I was going to go to law school, I was going to work for Legal … Read More