D’var Torah: Voices of Israel
By Rabbi David Ariel-Joel Jews are a people who know very well what to do when the Jews are in trouble. We have a lot of experience in this. Our tradition teaches us that one of the things we need … Read More
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For younger Jews seeking war news, social media can be a boon or a quagmire
By Andrew Adler Community Editor Let’s say you’re an older teenager or a young adult, and you’re looking for the best place to get news about the ongoing conflict in Israel. Where do you turn to first? Your friends? Social … Read More
Gallery: Adath Jeshurun Rabbi Robert Slosberg feted as he prepares to retire after 42 years of service
On the cusp of retiring after 42 years with Congregation Adath Jeshurun, Rabbi Robert B. Slosberg was honored Sunday (May 28) at the synagogue, along with two retiring colleagues: Melton School co-director Deborah Slosberg (his wife) and 35-year synagogue administrator … Read More
Rabbi Rapport, who witnessed Temple evolution for 34 years, reflects on career
By Lee Chottiner Managing Editor After 34 years at The Temple, Rabbi Joe Rooks Rapport is retiring in a fitting way: He is being its rabbi. In addition to being the guest of honor at the congregation’s May 21 celebration … Read More
Temple Hires Cantor to Succeed Rapport
By Lee Chottiner Community Editor In a historic moment for Louisville’s oldest Jewish congregation, The Temple has hired its first cantor to be its next full-time spiritual leader. Cantor Lauren Furman Adesnik, of Atlanta, Georgia, will succeed Rabbi Joe Rooks … Read More
Word of the Month: Genesis questions offer meaning to life’s journey
D’var Torah Rabbi David Ariel-Joel This month, we continue reading the Torah portions from the book of Genesis and the questions it poses. How the world was created and who created it are two of those questions that all curious … Read More
Word of the Month: Being kosher is about more than just food
D’var Torah Rabbi David Ariel-Joel Shana Tova, y’all! We are in the month of Elul, the last and most important month of the Jewish year. This is the month when we prepare ourselves for the new year. It is a … Read More
‘I couldn’t believe it’: Israelis eschew masks as Delta variant surges, rabbi finds
By Lee Chottiner Community Editor When Rabbi David Ariel-Joel walked into an Israeli café this summer – or a restaurant, or a museum, or a train, or a bus – one thing he saw plenty of were faces. Many of … Read More
Emerging from COVID: Synagogues take the first steps toward a full reopening
By Lee Chottiner Community Editor With COVID vaccination rates hitting record numbers nationwide and all people age 16 and up now eligible for the shots, Louisville’s synagogues are moving forward fast with plans to reopen. The Temple and Keneseth Israel … Read More
Louisville rabbis offer support to community following Capitol riot
By Lee Chottiner Community Editor As authorities restored order to the U.S. Capitol following its three-hour takeover Wednesday by a lawless mob, Louisville rabbis sought to counsel and comfort worshippers who were feeling a range of emotions and likely never … Read More