By Lee Chottiner Community Editor Last year, while standing on the bima of Adath Jeshurun during Rosh Hashanah, Bill Esakov poked a little fun at his members, telling them he would personally fill out their pledge cards if they slept … Read More
By Lee Chottiner Community Editor Anshei Sfard became the first Louisville synagogue to reopen after two months of closure to stem the spread of the coronavirus. The rest are staying closed for now. Anshei Sfard reopened for worship on Shavuot … Read More
Following Gov. Andy Beshear’s announcement that houses of worship could resume services on May 20 under phase one of his reopening plan, Anshei Sfard was prepared to do just that. The congregation had planned to hold a Shabbat service at … Read More
After more than a year of debates, council votes and a court challenge, the Anshei Sfard property dispute is finally settled. That means the Jewish Community of Louisville can proceed with its plans to purchase the synagogue at 3700 Dutchmans … Read More
A Jefferson County judge has dismissed an appeal of Louisville Metro Council’s revocation of landmark status for the Anshei Sfard synagogue, but a plaintiff in the case says they will appeal yet again. If they follow through, the next appeal … Read More
The Golden Bagel has a new home. Anshei Sfard’s “Holy Rollers” edged out Adath Jeshurun’s “Strikers” by only one pin. The “Holy Rollers,” Myrle Davis, Bill Yesowitch, Si Wolf, Debbie Horvitz and Jerry Fleischer brought the Golden Bagel back to … Read More