SAVE THE DATE! The Jewish Community of Louisville invites you to its 2016 Annual Meeting on Wednesday, June 15, at 6:45 p.m. at the Jewish Community Center. Join the JCL in honoring people who have made a difference in the … Read More
For many Jewish teens in Louisville, BBYO is a major part of their lives throughout their high school years. Those who participate in the program develop leadership skills and strong Jewish identities. In recognition of their achievements in BBYO, Daniel … Read More
(see full photo gallery below) When Rabbi Gaylia Rooks delivered the invocation at the 2015 Annual Meeting of the Jewish Community of Louisville on Sunday, June 14, at the JCC, she set the tone for the gathering, congratulating the award … Read More
The Jewish Community of Louisville Annual Meeting is a time for the community to come together to celebrate the volunteers who represent the very best in our community, to recognize the JCL’s accomplishments and to elect JCL Board members for … Read More
Each year, the Jewish Community Center recognizes teen leaders who have shone as leaders in BBYO and have been involved in other parts of the community with special awards. This year, the Ellen Faye Garmon Award goes to Audrey Nussbaum … Read More
Save the date! The Jewish Community of Louisville invites you to its 2014 Annual Meeting on Sunday, June 1, at 10 a.m. at the Jewish Community Center. Join the JCL in honoring people who have made a difference in the … Read More
[by Holly Hinson, Freelance Writer, and Shiela Steinman Wallace, Editor] Opportunities to engage. Learning about and strengthening faith. Exploring Jewish identity. Training and leadership development. These are all ways that the Jewish Federation of Louisville and BBYO at the Jewish … Read More
[by Shiela Steinman Wallace] For many young people, involvement in BBYO (B’nai B’rith Youth Organization) is the first step to becoming a leader and a committed member of the Jewish community. Each year, Louisville’s JCC honors emerging young leaders and … Read More
They are young and old, male and female; their interests are varied, from the next BBYO project to conversations with world leaders; but they all have one thing in common: They are all leaders who have helped make Louisville a … Read More
One of Louisville’s own, Daniel Ensign, is serving an internship with the White House Office of Public Engagement and Intergovernmental Affairs (OPEIGA). OPEIGA is responsible for building relationships with advocacy groups and non-governmental organizations. It is also the primary channel … Read More