News & Newsmakers
Wax to mark 30th summer at Beber Michael Wax, a lifetime Beber Camper, has finished his first year as camp director and will soon mark his 30th summer at the Wisconsin-based camp. “It’s a dream come true; I love what … Read More
National Council of Jewish Women
NCJW to defend abortion, voter rights, immigrant protection during session
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
Stories, Songs and Sufganiyot . . . Sharing Chanukah Traditions
The Jewish Community Relations Council’s annual Interfaith Chanukah Party on Sunday, December 11, drew a large group of people of many faiths to share in a little early Chanukah joy. Rabbi Beth Jacowitz Chottiner of Temple Shalom shared the Chanukah … Read More
Several Judges Speak at NCJW Closing Meeting
It has been a busy and productive year for the National Council of Jewish Women, Louisville Section, and members looked back on their accomplishments and challenges at the group’s closing meeting at Vincenzo’s on Wednesday, June 1. Significant accomplishments during … Read More
Cole Award Goes to Swansburg; Kaplan Award to Nibur
Becky Ruby Swansburg is the recipient of the 2016 Lewis W. Cole Memorial Young Leadership Award and Laurence Nibur is the recipient of the Joseph J. Kaplan Young Leadership Award, which will be presented at the Jewish Community of Louisville’s … Read More
Human Trafficking Seder Tells of Bondage Today
At the Passover Seder each year, we retell the story of our exodus from Egypt and the bondage we endured under Pharoah. As we sit at our tables, enjoying our freedom, knowing that we are safe, with plenty of food … Read More
Ali Center Honored Suzy Post as a Daughter of Greatness
The Muhammad Ali Center honored Suzy Post on Friday, March 18, at its regular Daughters of Greatness breakfast, and the Jewish Federation of Louisville cosponsored the event. The Daughters of Greatness breakfast series invites prominent women engaged in social philanthropy, … Read More
National Council of Jewish Women Honors Yetter
National Council of Jewish Women, Louisville Section, honored Courier-Journal (C-J) reporter Deborah Yetter with the David Richart Pathway to Justice for Children Award at a program held on Wednesday, October 28, at The Temple. Section President Joyce Bridge began the … Read More
Camp Gilda’s Success Continues
Among the great organizations in Louisville, there are some which help the populace in multiple ways. The women of the Mational Council of Jewish Women (NCJW) “turn progressive ideals into action” (as expressed in its mission statement) to help others … Read More
NCJW Highlights JCPS’ Compassionate School Project at Its Closing Meeting
The National Council of Jewish Women, Louisville Section, held its closing meeting of the year and installation on Wednesday, May 20, at Vincenzo’s Italian Restaurant. A highlight of the afternoon luncheon was having Mayor Greg Fischer as our guest. He … Read More