Yom HaShoah: Ann and Sandor Kleins’ stories teach resilience, grandson says
By Lee Chottiner Community Editor For there is always light, If only we’re brave enough to see it. If only we’re brave enough to be it. … Read More
Rabbi Robert Slosberg
Community holds service of hope prior to inauguration
By Lee Chottiner Community Editor “I’m a slow walker, but I never walk backward.” — Abraham Lincoln Three hours before Joe Biden was sworn in as the 46th President of the United States, and Kamala Harris as Vice President, Louisville … 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
Synagogues strive to make HHD services engaging during pandemic
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
KI surveys members on reopening; other synagogues consider question
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
Rabbis to address to protests during Shabbat services
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
Passover Roundup: Seder streaming connects community
(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
Religious schools cancel classes to check Coronavirus outbreak
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
Community calling off, reaching out, as coronavirus continues to spread
(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
Some synagogues cancel services at governor’s request
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