PJ Library Is Coming to Louisville
Do you have a young child (or grandchild), age 6 months to six years?
What if your child received his or her own special Jewish book and/or CD in the mail each month in a distinctive envelope addressed directly to him or her? Imagine the excitement and anticipation and the hours of fun you'd have reading the stories together and singing the songs.
moreHelp Stock the Jewish Family & Vocational Service Food Pantry
Although we celebrated Purim last month with costumes and puppets, megillah readings, hamantaschen and more, Purim has a serious side as well. As Jews, we also have the responsibility on Purim to feed the hungry by providing two food items to at least one person so everyone has enough for the Purim feast. There's still time to perform this mitzvah. more
Israel@60 Kickoff Draws A Crowd
They are young - just 19-25 years old. They come from Tel Avai and Jerusalem, Tel Aviv and Netanya, cities, kibbutzim and moshavim. Some have served in the Israeli Defense Forces and others haven't. Some have studied in college, some have only completed high school. But they all share one thing - a passion for dance, and together they are the Kibbutz Gaaton Dance Group from the Western Galilee, our Partnership with Israel region. more
Looking to the Future, Federation Considers Land Purchase
In keeping with its mission, “to build and strengthen the highest quality of Jewish life in order to ensure the future of a vibrant Jewish community,” the Jewish Community Federation's Board of Directors is looking into the possibility of purchasing a piece of land in Louisville's East End. more
On Super Sunday, We Stand Together
Did you miss the call?
There's still time to make your commitment to the 2008 Federation Annual Campaign. Click here to make your pledge today.
When you support the Campaign, your are supporting the Jewish agencies and programs in Louisville, and you are helping Jews in Israel and around the world.
Gale Endowment Established to Support Education
For many in Louisville’s Jewish community, Annette and Joseph Gale were role models for what bright, warmhearted people could do to help others. Joe passed away on Purim in 1986 at the age of 72, and after Annette died on her 90th birthday in 2005, their legacy prompted their children, Barbara Gale Pass, Terrie Gale Adler and Bruce Gale, to create the Annette and Joseph Gale Endowment Fund with the Foundation for Planned Giving in their memory to continue the causes they espoused in the community.
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Major Gifts Donors Increase Pledges to 2008 Campaign 8%
The 2008 Federation Annual Campaign Major Gifts Brunch, held on Sunday, November 4, in the Rudd Heart & Lung Conference Center at Jewish Hospital & St. Mary’s HealthCare, highlighted the fact the we Jews, wherever we live, are one people; and that as one people, we must reach out to and take care of each other. more
Lions of Judah Hear Arna Fisher
The Lion of Judah event at Amy Trager’s lovely home on Wednesday, October 24, provided a nice opportunity for many of the community’s 60 Lions (donors of $5,000 or more annually to the Federation Campaign) to enjoy dinner and gain insights from Arna Poupko Fisher, one of the country’s consummate Jewish educators.
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Nearly 100 Attend YAD Campaign Event
The Young Adult Division Campaign Event, held Saturday evening, October 20, at Glassworks was a success on many levels.
Thanks to the hard work of the event committee and the table hosts, more than 90 people attended the function. While many of those in attendance had attended other Federation activities, there were also many new faces in the crowd. more
Louisville Experiences Israel
Recently, several groups have traveled to Isreal and a group of Israeli teens came here.
Check out these stories:
Families Discover Israel and Make Connections
Kesher Kentucky Teens Strengthen Links to Isreal and Judaism
Building Friendships, Communities through Partnership
Israel Draws Two Families Back to Explore the Country and Help Others
Kohn Family Returns to Israel for Second Group Trip
Jewish, Arab Israeli Teens Bring Their Peace Project to Louisville
Muhammad Ali Pays a Surprise Visit
When a group of 10 Israeli teens from Acco – five Jewish and five Arab – and their teachers came to Louisville this week, they expected to talk with Louisville teens about their Triwizard project. They expected to let people know that people of different cultures and backgrounds can build bridges and become friends.
They did not expect that their event with teens from Central, Atherton and Manual High Schools and students from St. Francis of Assisi and Nativity Academy at the Muhammad Ali Center would capture the attention of the world renowned boxer himself and bring the champ out to meet them. But that is exactly what happened.
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- Cafe J Reopens
- Kramer Longton Named CRC Chair
- 2007 Federation Annual Meeting Showcases a Year of Achievements
- Consul General Palti Briefs Local Groups about the State of Israel
- Louisville Remembers ... Louisville Celebrates ... Community Marks Yom HaZikaron/Yom HaAtzmaut
- The Forever Shadowed Light: Yom HaShoah Draws Standing Room Only Crowd
- Louisvillian Helps New Orleans Federation's Recovery Effort
- JFVS' MOSAIC Award Celebrate Immigrants' Achievements
- JCC Annual Meeting Honors Volunteers and Staff
- Eliahu Academy Shares Update
- After National Search, Meyers Named Eliahu Head of School
- St. Francis Students Lobby for Holocaust Education in Kentucky
- Visitor to Sderot Describes the Terror of This Week's Kassam Attacks
- Jeff Goldberg to Head Planning and Allocations
- Demographic Study Tells of a Changing Jewish Community
- A Tradition of Giving: Roth Family Establishes Endowments for the Next Generation
- $170,000 Raised for Federation Campaign on Super Sunday
- Louisville's First Solidarity Mission: Making a Difference in the Western Galilee
- At Major Gifts Event, Over $1 Million Raised For 2007 Federation Annual Campaign
- New JCC Leadership Looks to the Future and Discusses Changes
- JTA OP-ED Don't dismiss Iran conference as harmless fringe elements
- JTA OP-ED Jimmy Carter means well, but his book helps neither side
- JHHS, CHI, and CARITAS Boards Approve Health Care Merger
- Abrams Sees Dynamic Future For JHSMH
- Task Force is Formed to Explore Concept of a Jewish Campus
- Local Pastor Participates in UJC/JCPA Israel Institute
- Bellarmine University President Visits Israel with UJC/JCPA Group
- Susan Tecktiel Creates First Camp for Autistic Children
- Federation Plans Board Institute for All Jewish Communal Organizations
Olmert Fights for Survival
Leslie Susser
JERUSALEM (JTA) -- Ehud Olmert is fighting for his political life on three fronts: legal, political and in the court of public opinion. read more...
IN THE NEWS...
- Up To 700 Illegals Arrested In Iowa(United Press International, 05/12/2008)
- Fayyad Attacks Israel For Celebrating 60th Anniversary While Palestinians "suffer"(Associated Press, 05/13/2008)
- Israel Approves 150 New Housing Units For Jerusalem Settlement(BBC Monitoring Middle East, 05/13/2008)
- Police Suspect Olmert Helped People Connected To Central Figure In Corruption Probe: Report(Associated Press, 05/13/2008)
- Hamas Says Captured Israeli Soldier Won't Be Part Of Any Truce Deal(Associated Press, 05/13/2008)
- Holocaust Survivors Inspire Students(Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News, 05/13/2008)
- Bush Tells Israeli Media Peace Does Not Depend On Olmert(Associated Press, 05/13/2008)
- US victims of terror in Israel claim Swiss bank enabled attacks by dealing with Iran(Associated Press, 05/12/2008)
Address to the Knesset by Shimon Peres on Assuming the Office of President of Israel
I stand here today moved and appreciative of the trust you have placed in me on behalf of our people. Your trust is of value to me, it places a great duty on me, one which I, as President of the State, will carry with reverence and a deep feeling of mission. click here for more
Bolivia's Politics has Jews Packing
Daniel Bush
LA PAZ, Bolivia (JTA) – More than any other single event in recent years, the future of Bolivian Jewry may be determined by the outcome of the country's upcoming national referendum on a new constitution. read more...
Israel@60 CD/Postcard Project: The Story of the Music
Cantor David Lipp is bringing together a unique CD/Postcard Project as part of the Israel@60 celebration. He is drawing on Israel's history of music and local performers and composers to create this musical part of Louisville's celebration. more
Signature HealthCARE, LLC, has signed a Letter of Intent with the Jewish Hospital organization to purchase Four Courts Senior Center in Louisville. The transaction is expected to be complete on February 29. Signature assumed operational responsibility for the facility January 31. more
Buddy Schwartz Family Fund to Support Mothers Circle Outreach Program
When Neil “Buddy” Schwartz died last year, his three sons wanted to do something of significance in his name with the Jewish Community Federation of Louisville. “Dad was always supportive of the Federation and the Jewish community,” said Scott Schwartz, who with his brother, Matt, runs the insurance firm Buddy founded many years ago. (The third brother, Jeff, is a physician in Florida.) “We knew this was something he would have wanted us to do, but we didn’t have a specific program in mind.” more
Trager Family Donates $1 Million to Frazier for Rehab Pavilion
Frazier Rehab Institute received a one million dollar gift from the Bernard and Jean Trager family to provide vital medical and rehab care needed after an illness or injury. The generous donation is in honor of their children and grandchildren. The 11th floor of the new Frazier Rehab Institute has been designated The Trager Rehab Pavilion in recognition of this significant contribution. The new floor has first-class amenities, similar to Jewish Hospital’s Trager Pavilion, located in the Rudd Heart & Lung Center. more
Federation Forms Community Realignment Task Force
As we look to the future, many of us are concerned about the ability of the Jewish Community Federation and our community agencies to remain relevant to the changing needs of the Jews of Louisville. To ensure the continuity and vibrancy of our community, Steve Shapiro has established a Community Realignment Task Force, chaired by Bob Sachs, to take a close look at who we are today and make recommendations regarding where we need to be tomorrow. more
Yarmuth Heads to Congress
When Congress convenes in Washington in January, the Louisville Jewish community will be able to say with pride that one of our own, John Yarmuth, is a member of the freshman class, ready to take his place among the nation’s leaders as our Third District Congressman. He defeated incumbent Republican Anne Northup. more
After National Search, Meyers Named Eliahu Head of School
On Wednesday night, Eliahu Academy Board President Steven Sarfin announced that effective January 1, Shelley Meyers will serve as the new permanent head of school. Since Community went to press as the meeting was underway, Sarfin and Meyers shared the announcements ahead of time and arranged this extensive interview. more
Local Delegation Reports Israel Offers Many Opportunities
When William Yarmuth, Dr. Britt Brockman, Dr. Ralph Green and David Klein traveled to Israel in April with Jewish Community Federation Executive Director Alan Engel, they had the opportunity to see the Jewish State from a unique perspective and to learn in detail about the many facets of its political, geographical, military, social and human achievements and challenges. Engel, working with Louisvillian Lior Yaron, who met the group in Israel, crafted an itinerary that made this trip different from many others. more
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