Cantor David Lipp wants to showcase Jewish Louisville for his colleagues when they converge on the city next month for the 72nd Cantors Assembly Convention. Lu Y’hi B’Louisville (Let it be in Louisville) is the theme of the international gathering … Read More
Sunday, August 23, was a picture perfect day – sunny with scattered puffy, white clouds and warm temperatures – and a great day to celebrate the Jewish Community Center’s 125th birthday. The JCC’s 125 Festival, which ran from 1-5 in … Read More
When you look around Louisville, it’s easy to find ways to be active in the Jewish community – Jewish congregations span the spectrum of practice and Jewish organizations and agencies that offer a wide variety of programs, services, opportunities to … Read More
Although the JCL program last Saturday evening, May 17, was billed as the “Lost Tribe Event,” many local MOTs (Members of the Tribe) found themselves having a great time eating pizza and playing catch-up at Joe Hertzman’s house. This year’s … Read More
Those who arrived on Sunday, April 13, at the Kentucky Museum of Art and Craft anticipating the annual academic lecture were in for a surprise. This year’s Naamani Lecture was a show. Who knew? Kentoki: Kentucky Through Jewish Eyes is … Read More
For 40 years, we have been wandering aimlessly through Jewish Louisville trying to find our way – well, maybe not wandering aimlessly – but on Saturday, May 17 at 7 p.m., all members of the Jewish community ages 40-64, are … Read More
Each year, the University of Louisville honors the memory of Professor Israel T. Naamani with a lecture bearing his name. This year, however, the lecture is an arts event that is designed to attract a wide audience. The 2014 Naamani … Read More
[by Shiela Steinman Wallace] Temple Shalom kicked of the celebration of its double chai (36th) anniversary year in grand style with KlezmerFest 2012 on Sunday afternoon, October 14. The festivities began with Lost Tribe. This local klezmer group, featuring Aaron … Read More
KlezmerFest – the annual celebration of Jewish folk music and food – is returning to Temple Shalom for 2012. Set for Sunday, October 14, KlezmerFest also will be the official kick-off event to Temple Shalom’s “Double-Chai” (36 year) anniversary. The … Read More