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
By Lee Chottiner and Michael Ginsberg Community Staff For this year’s High Holy Day observances, you could say some rabbis have written the book, or at least compiled it. In the case of The Temple, Rabbis Joe Rooks Rapport and … Read More
By Lee Chottiner Community Editor Keneseth Israel is surveying its members about reopening the synagogue before deciding if, when and how to do it. The congregation sent out a five-question survey to its members earlier this month to gauge their … Read More
By Lee Chottiner Community Editor After a week of protests in cities around the world – sometimes violent – in the wake the death of George Floyd, area rabbis are planning to address what led up this horrific act and … Read More
(Editor’s note: This is an ongoing story that will be revised as new information becomes available.) Why is this Passover different from all other Passovers? On all other Passovers, the seder, a home-based ritual, brings family and friends together around … Read More
On the heels of news that the Jefferson County Public Schools will be closed for three weeks due to the Coronavirus pandemic, Jewish Louisville has followed suit, calling off classes at its religious schools. LBSY, which serves children in grades … Read More
(Editor’s note: This is a developing story that will be updated as news warrants.) Since 1972, the Adath Jeshurun Music Festival, Jewish Louisville’s largest singing and performing arts event, drawing cantors, soloists and singing groups from around the country, has … Read More
Responding to a request from Gov. Andy Beshear, three of Louisville’s synagogues are canceling services over Shabbat and Sunday to help check the spread of the coronavirus. Adath Jeshurun, Keneseth Israel and Temple Shalom reported Wednesday that they will not … Read More
Prior to the May 22 concert at Adath Jeshurun featuring 130 cantors, Cantor David Lipp opened the ark in the main sanctuary and removed a Torah. As the incoming president of the Cantor’s Assembly, Lipp had to make room in … Read More
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