The Jewish Community of Louisville is the largest Jewish agency in our community. In addition to raising money for all of Louisville’s Jewish agencies, it provides many unique and vital services for community members, from the Early Learning Center and … Read More
Kari Semel has joined The J’s staff as teen director and she began her many-faceted job with the immersive experience of helping Louisville’s 2016 Maccabi team when they competed in the games in Cleveland. The games were a great way … Read More
A number of generous grants for the 2015-2016 fiscal year from the Jewish Heritage Fund for Excellence enrich Jewish community members of all ages and keep vital programs going strong. The JCC’s Seniors Department received $65,000 for its nutrition program, … Read More
Throughout the year there are specific events that serve as the best reminders for why we support the Jewish community, locally, around the world and especially in Israel. One of those events occurred this past weekend, as the Jewish Community … Read More
20 Louisville Teens Attend BBYO International Convention by Mike Stekloff, Assistant Director of Youth Services February 12-16, 20 Louisville teens and I attended BBYO International Convention in Atlanta, GA. BBYO International Convention (IC) is an annual event that began 90 … Read More
Celebrate the Community at the Million Dollar Dinner Wonderful things happen when people come together as a community. This is especially true of our Louisville Jewish Community and the programs and services that are supported by the Annual Federation Campaign. … Read More
Wonderful things happen when people come together as a community. This is especially true of our Louisville Jewish Community and the programs and services that are supported by the Annual Federation Campaign. Doug Gordon, chair, and Ariel Kronenberg, co-chair, of … Read More
Louisville’s delegation of eight traveled to the Jewish Federations of North America’s annual conference, the General Assembly, last week. What an inspirational experience, being surrounded by thousands of like-minded people with similar aspirations: to build and sustain Jewish identity for … Read More
The Jewish Community Center has promoted Mike Steklof to assistant director of camping and youth services. In addition, Steklof is one of just 15 professionals working with teens in affiliated JCCs and camps in North America to participate in the … Read More
The 2015 Federation Campaign is underway and gaining steam. People crowded into the new Copper and Kings Distillery test kitchen on Sunday, October 19 for the first event of the Campaign in the Uniquely Jewish Event Series. Chef Katsuji Tanabe’s … Read More