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 Community Editor With the coronavirus continuing to spread, Louisville’s five synagogues are coming together to celebrate Chanukah as one community of faith. The Louisville Council of Jewish Congregations (LCJC), which represents the synagogues, has announced a joint-virtual … Read More
Human Resources Lee Chottiner I’m going out on a limb here: I’m thinking that many of you are suffering from what I call “virtual fatigue.” You’re getting tired of all the virtual aspects of life brought on by the coronavirus … Read More
Temple Shalom will hold its first in-person service since March on Friday when it celebrates Simchat Torah outdoors on its backyard lawn. The service will begin at 6 p.m. Worshippers are being asked to bring their own lawn chairs, wear … Read More
Human Resources Lee Chottiner I am neither a rabbi nor a cantor, but this month during Selichot, I got a taste of what it’s like to lead services in their shoes, during a life-altering pandemic. Selichot, as you know, is … 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 Anshei Sfard became the first Louisville synagogue to reopen after two months of closure to stem the spread of the coronavirus. The rest are staying closed for now. Anshei Sfard reopened for worship on Shavuot … 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
(Editor’s note: This is a revised version of an earlier story.) Anshei Sfard and Chabad of Kentucky have canceled services due to the coronavirus pandemic. Anshei Sfard released a statement via email Friday announcing that it will follow the advice … Read More
Last August, Siera Rayne Hanks departed Louisville, bound for the adventure of a lifetime. The recipient of a Fulbright English teaching assistantship, Hanks, a Jewish Louisvillian and Centre College graduate, expected to spend the next 10 months teaching English at … Read More