Before he left for Israel, much of what Kendall Boyd knew about the country came from Jimmy Carter’s controversial book, Palestine: Peace, not Apartheid. “He brought to my attention a lot of how this conflict came about,” Boyd said of … Read More
J staffer pursues Jewish professional degree Katelyn Graves, youth program manager at The J, is working toward a Master of Arts degree in the Jewish Professional Studies Program at Spertus Institute of Jewish Learning and Leadership. Graves, who began the … Read More
Why should you donate to the Federation Annual Campaign? The answer can be found locally and around the world. It even transcends age groups. Individuals from all backgrounds depend on the Federation and the people who give to it. But … Read More
Riding bikes is a fun way to bring people together, sharing the fun, sun, struggle and successes of fellow riders on long treks over tough terrain. That’s what the Jewish Federation of Louisville hoped for with Bikes & Bourbon, a … Read More
Louisville will celebrate Israel’s 70th anniversary with the Jewish Federation of Louisville and Partnership2Gether’s (P2G) “Bikes & Bourbon” experience in October. The four-day, fully supported bicycle tour of the state’s scenic roads, with stops at its signature distilleries and thoroughbred … Read More
The recent visit to Budapest by a delegation of the Western Galilee’s Partnership2Gether’s (P2G) Medical Task Force has produced impressive results. “The impact has been immediate and much bigger than we could have imagined,” says Dr. Arie Eisenman, head of … Read More
The recent visit to Budapest by a delegation of the Western Galilee’s Partnership2Gether’s (P2G) Medical Task Force has produced impressive results. “The impact has been immediate and much bigger than we could have imagined,” says Dr. Arie Eisenman, head of … Read More
“Next year in Jerusalem.” How many times have we repeated that phrase? Somehow, that hope makes Jerusalem and Israel seem distant and almost unreal. But Israel is neither remote nor unreal. This is particularly true in light of the connections … Read More
The Jewish Federation of Louisville is bringing a group of Arab and Jewish women from Israel to Louisville to share their ongoing discussions about co-existence to Louisville on Wednesday, September 28. They will present a panel discussion, Women Creating a … Read More
After 39 years of service to Temple Shalom, Rabbi Stanley Miles will be retiring on June 30. To honor him, the congregation invites the community to an open house reception on Sunday, June 19, from 2-4 p.m. at Temple Shalom. … Read More