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Beautiful weather and lots of activities drew over 650 people to the JCC to celebrate the agency’s 125th birthday. At the end of the day Rep. John Yarmuth Dr. Patrick Clawson people gathered on the field as Ben Goldenberg soared overhead in a small plane to capture this celebratory aerial shot. See story, JCC@125 CenterPiece, page 1. JCRC Forums Provide Meyer Food Pantry Fund at JFCS to Benefit from Opportunities to Learn about Iran Agreement Jewish Louisville Team Hunger Walk Fundraising by Shiela Steinman Wallace by Shiela Steinman Wallace not strip their vineyards of all the fruit. which is a Dare to Care affiliate. Editor Editor That food must be left for the poor. This year’s walk will cover the park’s Today, most of us are not farmers and one-mile fitness trail loop three times. significant and noteworthy There is a tradition in Louisville that, those of us who do grow food are un- “It is extremely accessible and beau- topic for discussion across the while not a formal part of the fall Jewish likely to have poor people come to glean tiful,” said Jessica Goldstein, who is country in the last few weeks holidays, has become an essential part in our fields, vineyards or gardens. That chairing the Jewish Louisville team for A has been the Joint Compre- of the season – the Community Hunger however, does not relieve us of our duty the Jewish Community Relations Coun- hensive Plan of Action, the agreement Walk. This year’s walk will be Sunday, to provide food for the poor. cil. It will be a comfortable route for reached by negotiators from the United September 27, at 2:15 p.m. in E.P. “Tom” The Community Hunger Walk is a the wheelchair-bound and anyone who States and five other parties with Iran Sawyer Park. great way to start the New Year by tak- finds other routes challenging. to limit Iran’s nuclear ambitions and to From Rosh Hashanah through Yom ing action to fulfill the mitzvah of pro- Parking will be in the main lot that ease the sanctions it now endures. Kippur, we look inward and renew our viding food for the poor. serves the indoor tennis facility. There The agreement itself is dense and hard commitment to God and Torah. One This year’s Hunger Walk not only has will be plenty of children’s activities and to understand. Experts on one side say of the holiday Torah readings includes a new location, but when you sign up as much more. it permanently puts the brakes on Iran’s God’s instructions to farmers that they a member of the Jewish Louisville team, “It was a difficult decision for Dare nuclear aspirations and experts on the must leave the corners of their fields un- the money you raise will be split equal- to Care to leave their downtown route,” other say it paves the way for Iran to cut, not pick up grain that falls to the ly between Dare to Care and the Jewish Goldstein explained, but this year, lo- have a legitimate nuclear program in 10 ground after they have gathered it, and Family & Career Services Food Pantry, see HUNGER WALK page 5 see IRAN page 8 INDEX Mutchnick Is New JFCS Board Chair JCRC Update...... 2 by Shiela Steinman Wallace KesherCafe ...... 5 Editor Chack Helps Vaad...... 5 Calendar of Events...... 5 When Stephanie Mutchnick volun- Consul General Visits Kentucky...... 6

POSTAGE teers with an organization, she likes to KENTUCKY LOUISVILLE Bronfman Fellow Jacob Finke...... 7

PERIODICALS immerse itself in it completely. “I like Vaughan Joins National YLC...... 8 to get involved in things where I feel Looking Ahead and Back...... 9 like I can make a difference and use my LBSY Professional Development...... 9 Tzofim...... 10 skills,” she said, “so I tend to go deep in Review: 9to5...... 10 the volunteer activity instead of doing a Team Goes to Milwaukee Maccabi.... 11 lot of different things.” Bernstein Brings Home Gold...... 11 Right now, Mutchnick’s focus is on A New Year Filled with Blessing...... 12 Jewish Family & Career Services, where Etgar Keret to Speak Here...... 12 she is now serving as president of the NCJW Closing Meeting...... 12 Board and has been an active volunteer Camp Gilda...... 13 for 10 years. Pizza for the Pantry...... 14 Originally from St. Louis, Mutchnick Cantor Award Winner Reports...... 15 is an engineer with a bachelor’s degree Teen Topics...... 21 in Industrial Engineering from Purdue Newsmakers...... 22 University and a masters in Management Steve Trager Honored...... 22 Science and Engineering from Stanford Around Town...... 23,24 University. Although professionally, she Lifecycle...... 25,26 has “never done the work of a classical Father’s Day Special at AJ...... 26 engineer … I’ve always brought that D’var Torah...... 27 Stephanie Mutchnick see MUTCHNICK page 21 2 Community Y AUGUST 28, 2015 Y 13 ELUL 5775 Communit y Community is published monthly by the Jewish JCRC UPDATE Community of Louisville, Inc., 3630 Dutchmans Lane, Louisville, KY 40205-3216. by Matt Goldberg, Director Those in support: ar weapon research. Furthermore, the USPS #020-068 at Louisville, KY. Jewish Community Relations Council Before any sanctions relief, Iran must deal applies to known nuclear facilities, come clean about its past nuclear mili- not the ones we don’t know about (Iran’s The Jewish Community of Louisville is tary activities. It is not in dispute (expect a nonprofit organization. $26 of your pledge ver the last few weeks, the Jew- Fordow nuclear enrichment facility was is for a subscription for Community. ish communal world has been by maybe Iran), that research into nu- built under a mountain and only discov- For more information, call set ablaze due to the vigorous clear weapons was conducted. Iran will ered by Western intelligence services in 502-459-0660, fax 502-238-2724, O debate over the proposed deal have to disclose this information by Oc- 2009). Iran is the leading state sponsor e-mail [email protected] or check out to limit the nuclear capabilities of Iran. tober 15 or sanctions will remain. of terror, and it is a destabilizing force the website www.jewishlouisville.org. It has been very interesting to see differ- This agreement lengthens the “break- for the region. POSTMASTER – Send address changes to ent national Jewish organizations make out” time to a bomb, from what is cur- The inspection regime is not compre- Community, 3600 Dutchmans Lane, Louisville, public statements rently three months to a year. The West- hensive. There are no “anytime, any- KY 40205-3216. and take sides ern powers who negotiated the deal are where” inspections, and access to some for or against the quite confident that they will know if questionable sites could take as long as COMMUNITY DEADLINES deal. It has been Iran makes a dash to the bomb, and the 24 days should Iran protest the intru- Deadlines for the next two issues of Community even more fasci- scientists who negotiated the deal sup- sion. Also, so-called “snap-back” sanc- for copy and ads are: SEPTEMBER 17 for nating to see local port that as well. tions are difficult to reinitiate, and world publication on SEPTEMBER 25 and OCTOBER 16 Jewish Federa- Its actual ability to produce a nuclear powers might be reluctant to do so for for publication on OCTOBER 23. tions around the weapon will be severely limited. There relatively minor infractions. Community publishes Newsmakers­ and Around country also issue will be strict limitations on uranium Town items at no charge. Items must be statements for or produced, and its plutonium facility will And these are just a small sam- submitted in writing. Please include your name against the deal. be converted to non-military use. Addi- ple of the pluses and minuses of and a daytime telephone number where you The debate has tionally, its current stockpile of military the deal It has been a very difficult and con- can be contacted in the event that questions Matt Goldberg been strong, loud grade uranium will, for the most part, arise. Community reserves the right to edit all tentious time in Jewish communities and consequential. be converted to non-military use. submissions to conform to style and length around the country, as debates rage and After reading Inspections will be vigorous and sur- requirements. tears are shed over how to approach this the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action veillance will be invasive. And while deal. The Jewish Community Relations (JCPOA) on Iran, my head was spin- there might be a 24-day delay between ADVERTISING INFORMATION Council of Louisville held an emergency ning. This agreement is, as it purports, a suspected problem and Iran having To advertise, please contact our sales meeting this past week, at which it was representative at 502-418-5845 or e-mail comprehensive, and it goes into great to allow inspections, nuclear material decided that there really is no consensus [email protected]. detail about the new limits of the Ira- would still be present after any attempt in our community to either support or nian Nuclear deal. Different analysts to cover it up. The appearance of advertising in Community oppose the deal, so our role will be that and experts, on both sides of the polit- does not represent a kashruth endorsement. Those opposed to the deal: of educators, trying to present the argu- ical spectrum have equally weighed in. The entire deal only lasts 15 years, ments for and against without taking a There are compelling arguments for EDITORIAL POLICY and the limits on Uranium enrichment side either way. the deal and there are compelling argu- Community accepts letters to the editor expire after 10 years. This is a huge con- The deal is certainly no slam dunk as for publication. All letters must be of interest to ments against the deal. This really is one cern because as sanctions are lifted, 15 some would have us believe, but it is not the Jewish community or in response to of those cases where reasonable people years of robust economic activity will the death knell of the Middle East as still an item published in the paper. They must be can disagree, and they have. Because a put Iran in a strong financial position others would have us believe. To para- no longer than 300 words in length and signed. nuclear armed Iran really does pose an where it might be able to withstand any phrase the Reform movement’s response Name, address and daytime phone number must existential threat to the State of Israel be included for verification purposes only. economic retaliation should Iran go for to the agreement, Patriotic Americans (and other countries in the region), pas- the bomb. and committed Zionists can strongly Community reserves the right to refuse to publish sions are very high on both sides. Here Iran is untrustworthy. Its nuclear disagree over the effectiveness of this any letter, to edit for brevity while preserving are some of the arguments being made program has been covert, and it has yet deal. the meaning, and to limit the number of letters by supporters and detractors of the deal: published in any edition. to answer for its obvious past of nucle- In its role as educator, the JCRC is Email your comments to: Community, convening three briefings. The first, Letters to the Editor, [email protected]. which featured Sen. Mitch McConnell, Community’s circulation has was held Wednesday morning, August been audited by the Circulation 30, as Community was going to press. Verification Council. The summary will be in the September 25 edition. How can we make life even easier? At the second, on Wednesday, Septem- ber 2, at 6 p.m., Rep. John Yarmuth, will EDITORIAL STAFF speak and answer questions about the Shiela Steinman Wallace JCPOA in the JCC’s auditorium. Due to Editor/Communications Director limited space, reservations are request- 502-238-2703, [email protected] ed. RSVP to pdeweese@jewishlouisville. Make your life easier by paying org by Friday, August 28. Kristy Benefield For the third event, the JCRC is bring- Community Subscriptions off higher rate loans, managing 502-238-2739, [email protected] ing in an Iran expert from the Washing- unexpected expenses or even making ton Institute, Dr. Patrick Clawson, who Ben Goldenberg some home improvements. We know will offer an educational briefing on the Marketing Director that life’s easier when your bank is too! agreement on Thursday, September 10, 502-238-2711, [email protected] at 7 p.m. in the Patio Gallery. Again, due Misty Ray Hamilton to limited space, reservations are re- quested. Sr. Graphic Designer & Web Manager 502-238-2778, [email protected] For more information about these ed- Home Equity Line of Credit ucational events, see story, page 1. 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CALENDAR Enroll Today OF EVENTS For a full list of Jewish holiday services and Kesher Cafe Uses Teen-Led Ted Talk Format events at all local venues, see page 16. THROUGH AUGUST 30 For Jewish high school juniors and se- presentations for their fellow peers programming tailored to the needs and CenterStage and Hilliard Lyons niors, Kesher Café is an opportunity to throughout the year. There will also be interests of 11th and 12th graders. Present 9 to 5: The Musical JCC. Last chance to catch Dolly Parton’s engage in enlightening, informal talks guest speakers from the Jewish commu- Last year, Steklof revamped the for- brand new musical. $20 in advance; $22 at about Judaism with local teens. It’s not nity, but mostly, it will be teens leading mer Federation Kesher Kentucky pro- the door. CenterStageJCC.org. (See Review, traditional program in a classroom with discussions and talking about issues that gram, changing it from a lecture series page 10.) slideshows, power points or other bells interest them from a Jewish perspective. with leaders in the Jewish community and whistles. The conversations will include contro- into a small, local, teen-led TED Talk AUGUST 30-OCTOBER 7 Now in its second year, the Jewish versial topics such as what the texts say format. (TED is a national nonprofit de- Patio Gallery Exhibit Ying Kit Chan exhibit in the gallery; Crane Community Center’s Assistant Direc- about sex or relationships. voted to spreading ideas, usually in the House in the lobby; Mike McCarthy in the tor of Youth Services Mike Steklof will “I want to meet teens where they’re form of short, powerful talks of 18 min- rotunda. Opening reception Sunday, August ensure that the program, which meets at,” Steklof said, “and I want it to be in- utes or less.) 30, 2-4 p.m. Sundays from 12-1 p.m. at Panera Bread, formal.” Kesher Café costs $125, $100 for JCC AUGUST 30 1801 Rudy Lane, are thought-provoking Formal Jewish education in Louis- Members. Contact Steklof at 502-238- LOUISVILLE’S GOT TALENT ROUND 1 and engaging ville typically ends at 10th grade. Kesher 2708 or [email protected] 3-6 p.m., JCC. $15 fee for participant. Participants will be asked to make Café is a different kind of educational to register. Talent competition for youths ages 7-18. Cash prizes. Register at jewish- louisville.org/event/louisvilles-got-tal- ent-round-1-2. (See story, CenterPiece, Chack to Help Vaad Hakashruth with Marketing p a g e •••. AUGUST 30 The Vaad HaKashruth of Louisville about the rich history of kashruth in ing for clients such as MTV, NY Maga- J-Forty-Fivers Pool and Pizza Party has announced the Louisville Vaad Ha- the Louisville Jewish community along zine and Comedy Central. 5-7 p.m., JCC. Free. Fourth and fifth grad- Haskashruth and Alexander (Sasha) with details about the new role that the In 2013, after the closure of 92YTri- ers. Register at jewishlouisville.org/event/j- Chack have entered into an agreement Vaad is undertaking to become a local beca, Chack opened his own restaurant, forty-fivers-pool-and-pizza-party/. For more for Chack to provide promotional and resource for the entire community. Mason & Mug, a strictly kosher, farm to information, contact Mike Steklof, mstek- marketing consulting services. Chack has just moved back to Louis- table, small plates, beer and wine bar [email protected] or 502-238-2774. Chack will develop programs and ville, along with his wife, Sandra Lerner, in his community of Prospect Heights, SEPTEMBER 6 events that support the Vaad’s mission and two-year-old daughter, Isabelle, af- Brooklyn. Rosh Hashanah Apple Picking and services, be responsible for im- ter after living in New York City for more Mason & Mug was open for 15 months 10-11:30 a.m.Hidden Hollow Orchard, 3200 plementing and executing events and than 12 years. and it challenged the Jewish communi- Apple Hill Rd., Louisville, 40245. U-Pick activities and will provide mashgiach In New York, Chack was a profession- ty’s perception of kosher, offering unique apples with a PJ Library Book Reading. Register at jewishlouisville.org/event/rosh- supervision when necessary with the as- al cook and, in 2008, was part of the food experiences, making almost every- hashanah-apple-picking sistance of Rabbi Hillel Smulovitz and original staff to open the 92nd Street Y’s thing from scratch and sourcing quali- the president and vice president of the downtown arts venue, 92YTribeca. ty and organic ingredients from local SEPTEMBER 6 Vaad, according to Vaad President Jack As food and beverage director for farms and business. J-Forty-Fivers Sports Day 12:30-2 p.m., JCC. Free. For fourth and fifth Czerkiewicz. the 500-person venue, Chack oversaw a Chack is excited to start his new jour- graders. Register online at jewishlouisville. Chack has already begun to develop full-service kosher café which had more ney back in Louisville and will begin to org/event/j-forty-fivers-sports-day/. For more a Vaad of Louisville presence on Face- than 300 customers a day, a full bar with craft a new mission for the VAAD, of- information, contact Mike Steklof, msteklof book (www.facebook.com/vaadlou- an extensive kosher wine and cocktail fering exciting programs, pop-up food @jewishlouisville.org or 502-238-2774. isville), Twitter (@vaadlouisville) and program and event planning for every- events, classes and increased kosher SEPTEMBER 6 Snapchat, which include information thing from small cocktail receptions to presence to enrich the entire Louisville Iran Agreement Briefing 500 guests seminars and in house cater- Jewish community. 6 p.m., JCC Auditorium. Free. Rep. John Yar- muth will discuss the Iran nuclear agreement. HUNGER WALK Limited space. RSVP at jewishlouisville.org/ Continued from page 1 event/yarmuth-on-iran. See story, page 1. gistics related to the bridge and other SEPTEMBER 7 construction projects and scheduling School’s Out Days at the JCC conflicts with other downtown events 9 a.m.-4 p.m., extended day options. In- necessitated the change. cludes sports, swimming, arts and crafts. “There are at least four ways you can Theme: Mad Scientist. For more informa- tion and to register, go to jewishlouisville. participate,” she continued. “You can org/event/schools-out-day-mad-scientist/. form a team yourself – and if you do, we would appreciate it if you would do so SEPTEMBER 10 under the aegis of the JCL; recruit your Iran Agreement Briefing 7 p.m., JCC Patio Gallery. Free. Dr. Patrick friends and family – it is a kid- and fam- Clawson with the Washington Institute will ily-friendly event; run or walk yourself; discuss the Iran nuclear agreement. Limited and either through social connections space. RSVP at jewishlouisville.org/event/ or Facebook, announce that you’re do- clawson-on-iran. See story, page 1. ing the Hunger Walk and ask for spon- SEPTEMBER 16 sors.” NCJW Opening Meeting Entry fees are $25 for adults or $15 11:15 a.m., Verbenna, 10639 Meeting St. for those 18 and under. If you can’t walk No. 104, Prospect. $25. Lunch and a tour of yourself, please consider making a do- Bellarmine Show House, “The Charleston,” nation in honor of the Jewish Louisville at Norton Commons. Send payment by team through Dare to Care. Sept. 11 to NCJW, Louisville Section, 1250 “One in five children in our commu- Bardstown Rd., Ste. 26, Louisville, 40204. nity struggles with food insecurity, and SEPTEMBER 20 the $25 registration fee will provide 100 Hadassah/JCRC Israel Advocacy meals,” she stated. Workshop “Each year, Dare to Care increases 7 p.m., Private home. JCRC Director Matt the way they support the hungry – serv- Goldberg with discuss how to respond to the BDS movement. RSVP to louisvillehadassah- ing homebound seniors, children and [email protected] or 502-645-4739. Reply families who are struggling,” Goldstein will include address and directions. said. “Whenever a new need presents SEPTEMBER 20 itself, they always rise to the challenge, Doggie Dip and the only way for that to continue is 10 a.m.-3 p.m., JCC. $12; members $10. for donors to rise to the challenge and Take your dog swimming, Proof of vaccina- increase their support. tion required. Over the years, the Jewish communi- SEPTEMBER 20 ty has raised more money for the Hun- Limo Scavenger Hunt ger Walk than any other faith group. 12:30-4 p.m., JCC. $30; members $25. “We’d like to see that continue,” she add- Teen Connection. For more information, con- ed, “and we’d like to grow it.” tact Mike Steklof, msteklof@jewishlouisville. Register online today at thehunger- org or 502-238-2774. walk.org. SEPTEMBER 30 Live from New York’s 92nd Street Y 7:45 p.m. reception; 8:15 p.m. program. AJ. PLEASE SUPPORT Free. Howard Kushner and Rachel Cowan speak with Rabbi Peter Rubinstein about OUR “Living Well and Aging Well.” Free and open ADVERTISERS! to all. Questions? Deborah Slosberg at 458- 5359 or [email protected]. . 6 Community Y AUGUST 28, 2015 Y 13 ELUL 5775 Israeli Consul General Held Meetings in Kentucky by Shiela Steinman Wallace intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) Editor program. “The agreement stipulates,” he said, “that eight years from now, the em- hen Israel’s Consul Gener- bargo that exists [on the missiles] will be al Yaron Sideman came to lifted” and at that time, it will be legal Louisville on August 17 from for anyone to help Iran further develop W his Philadelphia office, he its capabilities in that area. met with a group of community leaders Asked about the consequences should and Israelis who now make their homes Congress reject the deal, Sideman said in Louisville. While he made it clear that the ball would be back in Iran’s court. Consul General Sideman talked with JCRC Director the consulate deals with a wide variety They could choose to comply with it Matt Goldberg and JCL Board Chair Jay Klempner. of issues and he was more than willing anyway or to disavow it. If Iran rejects to discuss any of them, those who came the deal, the sanctions would go back in to hear him were focused on the agree- place, although it would be difficult to ment to limit Iran’s nuclear capabilities bring all the countries back into agree- in return for sanctions relief. ment on the reimposition of the sanc- Israel’s number one foreign policy tions. If Iran complies, Iran gets what it issue, Sideman said, is to prevent Iran wants in a few years without the sanc- from becoming a nuclear power. “We tions. are looking at a Middle East that’s unsta- In addition to discussing the Iran ble and unforeseeable,” he stated. “Every agreement, Sideman talked about the day a new bad actor surfaces, creating importance of the friendship between havoc.” None of them, however, poses an Israel and the United States. “Israel has existential threat to Israel except Iran. no better friend and ally than the U.S.,” Jon Klein and Bruce Blue “We firmly believe that this agree- he said. “The true test of deep friendship Keren and Yariv Benabou hosted the event. ment paves the way for Iran to become a is the ability to absorb differences of nuclear power in 10 years, legitimately,” opinion, to handle them and to be able Sideman continued. to deal with disagreements when they While these were his only comments arise. about Iran during his formal presen- He also talked about the purposes of tation, the consul general left plenty of embassies and consulates and the many time for questions and many of those in partnerships, collaborations and friend- attendance asked about Iran. ships that exist between Israeli and Asked about the mixed and tepid re- American businesses, institutions and sponse of the organized Jewish com- individuals. munity to the agreement, Sideman ac- Keren and Yariv Benabou hosted the Sideman stood between Marie and Ron Abrams knowledged that the American Jewish event. community is not united. “The Jewish While he was in Louisville, Sideman Federation system has been cautious also met with Rep. Andy Barr, the Lex- before producing statements,” he said. ington Jewish Many have not yet made a decision. community, Ken- “What we see,” he continued, “is respon- tucky Secretary of sible reaction, not a knee jerk reaction. Agriculture James Many Jewish communities want to go Comer, a num- through the agreement and an educa- ber of Kentucky Dafna Schurr and Ed tion process,” but he also urged the com- Leon and Helen Wahba Cohen Business leaders munities to “do it quick.” and leaders of the Sideman called the deal “bad on many Southern Baptist counts” and added, “it has deficiencies Theological Semi- Ariel Kronenberg and Sideman with American Jewish Committee Regional Dafna Schurr Director Melanie Maron Pell from here to eternity. The main reason nary. PHOTOS BY TED WIRTH it is problematic is it gives Iran a license for a robust nuclear program, and Iran has no other need for a nuclear program other than military.” He also pointed out that the agreement has a “very short expiration date” – just 10 years – and Iran already has a robust

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Start the New Year, 5776, with a mitzvah. When you give to the 2016 Federation Campaign, you help ensure that families at risk in Louisville and in Israel can get the help they need; that Jewish first responders can be there to help in the aftermath of a natural disaster; and that Jewish children can build strong identities through 502 585 3251 www.welenken.com Jewish summer camp and Israel trips. Go to www.jewishlouisville.org/donate or call 502-238-2739. AUGUST 28, 2015 Y 13 ELUL 5775 Y Community 7 Bronfman Fellowship Proves Life-Changing Experience for Finke by Jacob Finke Vashem, I felt immediately connected to ways under my shirt), a necklace with a Special to Community the Jewish future at the Hartman Insti- chai (the Hebrew word for life). My par- tute. ents gave it to me right before I left for was invited to write this piece to But it was not only the experiences the Fellowship and as I wore it in Israel, share with the community my expe- that challenged and provoked me deep I felt at home with it. rience in Israel this summer – what into thought this summer – it was the Since I’ve been back, there have been I I learned, who I met, how I changed. people. The ideological and religious awkward times when I’ve had to explain And I will do my best to relay that here, diversity among the Fellows, the facul- it to people. But to me, it is my Judaism. but I know that – try as I might – I will ty, and the staff was incredibly import- My Judaism is familial (it used to be my never be able to truly convey how in- ant and interesting to me. Never before father’s necklace); my Judaism is per- credibly life-changing my summer expe- had I met a Modern Orthodox Jew. Or a sonal; my Judaism is complicated. rience as a 2015 Bronfman Fellow was. feminist Modern Orthodox woman. Or a Perhaps more than anything, that is The Fellowship was not only a won- mizrachi (Middle Eastern) Jew. Or a Jew what my time on the 2015 Bronfman Fel- derful way to meet Israel for the first of Latin-American heritage. lowship taught me. It taught me much time, but also was a learning experience Through classes and seminars, I was more than I could have imagined last No- like no other. I was exposed to opposing exposed to differing ideas. But through vember when I started my application. It viewpoints on every topic from the Is- the people, those ideas were solidified, taught me much more than I could have raeli narrative to gay rights in Israel to argued and expanded upon. Without the imagined last April when I signed my Rabbinic and Talmudic interpretation Fellows, I never would have heard ex- commitment to attend after being select- to the Iran Deal to the future of Amer- tensive arguments both for and against ed as a Fellow. And it taught me much ican Jewry. the existence of an egalitarian mechit- more than I can imagine right now. Perhaps more than anything else, za (barrier between men and women) I know that, through the two upcom- during the Fellowship I felt a part of the during prayer. I never would have heard ing seminars, the Bronfman Fellowship Jewish story. At Yad Vashem (the Holo- extensive arguments both advocating will continue teaching me more than I Jacob Finke caust Memorial in Jerusalem), I felt – for for and against Israel’s actions in the can imagine. I returned to the United sionary Jewish philanthropist. the first time – a deep connection to the West Bank and at the Western Wall. States on Wednesday, August 5, a dif- During the program’s seminars, Fel- Jews who perished in the Holocaust. And although we were all incredibly ferent person in ways that I know I can lows meet with leading intellectuals, Growing up, I always saw the Holocaust different – there were those of us who never truly explain. religious and political leaders, and ed- as history – it was something that had prayed three times a day and those of Editor’s note: Each year, the Bron- ucators, and participate in study and happened, it was something that was us who longed for bacon all five weeks – fman Fellowships selects 26 outstanding dialogue with the diverse faculty, which over. I never saw the Holocaust as part we managed to respect and rebuke each North American teenagers for a rigorous is made up of Rabbis and educators, as- of a memory, the collective memory of other. We agreed and disagreed, but we academic year of seminars including a sociated with different movements and the Jewish people. did it all while establishing and main- free, five-week trip to Israel between the perspectives within Judaism. However, walking into the Hall of taining incredible bonds for which I will summer of Fellows’ junior and senior Faculty members have an intimate Names at Yad Vashem, that changed. always be grateful. years of high school. knowledge of Judaism in North America Seeing bookshelves that surround me It may seem that all of these changes The program educates and inspires and Israel and have extensive experience almost completely, I was perplexed. are abstract, intangible, idealistic things exceptional young Jews from diverse working with emerging adults. Fellows Hearing that each of the books in those – fake things that I can toss aside now backgrounds to grow into leaders also spend two weeks with a group of shelves contained not one name, but that I am home. But perhaps the biggest grounded in their Jewish identity and Israeli peers who have been chosen lists of names on each page, I was hor- change that occurred this summer is committed to social change. The pro- through a parallel selection process as rified. Hearing that not all six million one that nobody else can see. During the gram was founded and is funded by part of the Israeli Youth Fellowship: Am- of the names of victims have yet been summer, I struggled immensely with my Edgar M. Bronfman, z”l, formerly CEO itei Bronfman. recorded, I was disturbed. I felt numb, sense of Jewish identity. It seemed as if of the Seagram Company Ltd. and a vi- I felt sick, I felt wrong. But at the same so many other Fellows, especially Mod- time, I felt connected. ern Orthodox ones, were so comfortable There were Fellows on the trip whose in their Jewish skin. Why couldn’t I feel grandparents were resistance fighters or the same way? survivors of concentration camps. I am I was confronted about this issue on not as connected to the memory of the the last week of the Fellowship’s sum- PHOTOS BY TED WIRTH Holocaust as they inevitably are, but I mer Seminar by one of the staff mem- am connected. In that Hall of Names, I bers, a Modern Orthodox Jew who wore felt inextricably bound to the past of the a kippah every day, asked me why I was Jewish people. No longer was the Holo- afraid to wear my Judaism proudly. caust a moment in history – from that Why, he asked, didn’t I wear Jewish sym- Community moment on, it has become a moment in bols to school? Why did it make me feel memory, a memory that I share with the uncomfortable? Jewish people. I floundered for a while and he per- re your kids getting ready to go away to college? Are you Only a week later, at the Shalom Hart- sisted. I was eventually left without a man Institute, I felt bound to the future, conclusion, and he reached one for me. looking for a way to keep them connected to Louisville the survival, of the Jewish people, spe- It seemed, to him, that I was very fear- and the Jewish community? Community is offering free cifically American Jewry. During a ses- ful; fearful to express my Judaism; fear- subscriptions to all Louisvillians who are studying at out-of-town sion called “American Jews and Israel,” ful, even, to be a Jew. colleges and universities. To arrange for a subscription for your which was given by Yehuda Kurtzer, the I have struggled since that conversa- student, even if he or she participated in this program last year, president of the Hartman Institute in tion, but I think that, because of that fill out the form below and we’ll take care of the rest. North America, I was blown away by the conversation, I have come to terms with seemingly existential crisis of American myself. I do not wear a kippah on my Student subscriptions are only maintained for one year; a new Jewry about which I was so oblivious. head or tzit-tzit on my waist. I am not request must be submitted for each year you want your student Over and over again, I heard refer- visibly Jewish. enced the horrifying Pew study (that I Instead, I express my Judaism in- to receive Community. had no idea existed) and the dismal fu- wardly. I wear, around my neck (and al- ture for American Judaism (in reference Student’s Name: ______to the number of American Jews who were raised Jewish but are either no lon- School Address: ______ger Jewish or are planning to not raise their children Jewish). City/State/Zip:______Hearing about this issue for the first time in such a removed setting – the mid- School Attending: ______dle of Jerusalem, the capital city of the Jewish State – I was able to see it more Year in School:______objectively. Why are Jews assimilating? Does it matter if young people don’t go to Parent(s)’ Name(s): ______services anymore? Is mainstream Juda- ism truly a bad thing? Is intermarriage Home Address:______truly a “silent Holocaust” (as it was re- ferred to at some times)? All of these questions completely oc- City/State/Zip:______cupied my thoughts quite unexpectedly Please notify the Hillel Foundation at my child’s school and/or the local Federation. after our session at the Hartman Insti- https://jewishlouisville.org/community-subscription-form/ tute. All of a sudden, I, a Jew who used to be unnerved by the lack of Jewish future, Please mail to: was stricken by the thought that Amer- Community Newspaper ican Jews might disappear. I did not 3600 Dutchmans Ln., Louisville, KY 40205 only know about this problem – I cared. or Fax: 502-459-6885 • kbenefi[email protected] Just as I felt immediately connected to Jewish memory of the Holocaust at Yad 8 Community Y AUGUST 28, 2015 Y 13 ELUL 5775 Vaughan Joins National Young Leadership Cabinet by Lisa Hornung ticipation or engagement with Israelis, the knowledge that, “We do not face Communications Specialist but to the wider variety of Jewish com- our challenges alone. Others see them munities from across the world. Here and stand with us as we confront them. rowing up in Bowling Green, was a group young adults rediscovering Every community has a voice, purpose, Ben Vaughan didn’t get the op- their Jewish roots. After being one of and need. portunity to engage with other a handful of young participants, I was “In the end we are one giant family, G Jewish children or the larger suddenly surrounded by a community and that is what Cabinet brought to the Jewish community. When he moved of peers – Jewish peers.” forefront for all up-and-coming Federa- to Louisville, he jumped at the chance Vaughan was originally apprehensive tion leaders willing to step forward.” to work with the Jewish community in about joining, fearing he wouldn’t be Vaughan is a software engineer at Al- Louisville as a volunteer and lay leader. able to make such a major commitment liant Technologies. He is not affiliated After 10 years of volunteering, he de- of time and money to a single purpose. with a synagogue. cided he wanted something different. But he eventually decided that he want- Other Louisvillians have been mem- Something was missing, he said. ed to pursue this opportunity to step bers of JFNA’s Young Leadership Cabi- “I discovered that missing piece outside his comfort zone. net in the past, but it has been several during a Partnership program in 2012,” Admission to Cabinet requires a nomi- years since our community has been he said. “This was a new experience for nation from the local community as well represented. Among them are Karen me. Young adults from communities as an application and interview. The pro- Abrams, Marc Abrams, Jerry Abramson, in Budapest, Western Galilee, Louis- cess is highly competitive and requires Mickey Baron, Tracy Blue, Shellie Bran- ville and Indianapolis were brought a minimum annual gift of $5,000 to the son, Ed Cohen, Ralph Green, Joe Hertz- together with an intent to create bonds Federation Campaign. The nomination man, Lori O’Koon and Mandy Vine. and understanding.” This experience term is six years, with a possible seventh. Ben Vaughan and conversations he had with a couple “The feeling of connection that I of Cabinet members at the 2014 GA in took away is something I have not ex- providing guidance to Federations and IRAN JCRCs, the majority of whom have not Washington, D.C., had Vaughan contem- perienced before,” he said. “Two-hun- Continued from page 1 plating another option. dred young adults, leaders within their taken a position on the Joint Compre- This inspired him to join Jewish Federa- respective communities, from across years or less, virtually guaranteeing that hensive Plan of Action. tions of North America Young Leadership the continent – North Carolina, Arkan- Iran will get the bomb. The Jewish Community Relations Cabinet. The Cabinet is a group of young sas, Toronto, San Antonio, Mexico, San Israel has declared it an existential Council of Louisville has hosted sever- adults in their 20’s, 30’s and 40’s who gath- Francisco, etc. – each with a purpose threat and a number of Arab Middle al in-depth and insightful conversations er, travel and volunteer together to help and dedication to their communities. Eastern countries are considering their on this issue. Aiming to help educate make a difference in their communities. Some had been longtime participants own nuclear programs in response. our community on this critically-im- With more than 4,000 alumni, the in the Jewish community, while oth- President Obama is lobbying hard for portant issue, the JCRC has scheduled Cabinet is the premiere leadership pro- ers were just getting started. Yet, we all Congressional approval for the deal a series of educational briefings to give gram throughout JFNA. Today, more shared the same intense passion for Jew- which he says makes the world a safer JCRC members, community leaders and than 300 young adults from more than ish causes and peoplehood. Were there place. community members the opportunity to 40 communities are active participants. conflicts and differences of opinion? In Jewish agencies across the country are hear differing points of view. The JCRC Some of the most highly regarded lead- a room full of Jews? Naw.” being deliberate in their consideration of is hosting all these events. ers in the Jewish community today are The group had lively discussions re- the agreement, as their constituents are Reports on all the discussions will be Cabinet alumni, and many of the rising volving around the nature of commu- deeply divided in their opinions. A num- printed in Community and posted on stars are current members. $2.4 million nity and their connection to the outside ber of national Jewish agencies and local www.jewishlouisville.org. The first two is raised annually by current NYL Cabi- world. “But, there was a common goal: Federations have released statements sessions took place earlier this month. net members. To build bridges with others through either for or against the agreement. On August 17, Israel’s Consul Gener- “Having previously participated in which support, community, conver- The Jewish Council for Public Affairs, al from Philadelphia, Yaron Sideman, Birthright [Israel] and solidarity mis- sation and understanding to improve the national umbrella organization for came to Louisville for a general infor- sions, I was amazed at the difference of ourselves and our community. We were JCRCs around the country, has chosen mational meeting and briefing. In his this experience,” Vaughan said. He went pushed forcefully and gently to engage, to be resource oriented as opposed to remarks, he touched briefly on the Iran to Denver July 29-August 2 for the YL understand and share our experiences coming down on one side or the other. deal, but a significant part of the ques- annual retreat. “It opened my eyes, not with one another.” JCPA has arranged webcasts, provided tion-and-answer period was devoted to just to the idea of cross-community par- Vaughan said he felt comfortable in information sheets, and provided links the topic. (See story, page 6.) to important web-based information, On Wednesday morning, August 26, as the finishing touches were being put on this issue of Community, U.S. Sen- ator and Majority Leader Mitch Mc- Connell met with a combined group of Jewish leaders and members of the Evangel World Prayer Center at the Jew- ish Community Center. Sen. McConnell has come out against the agreement. Community went to press as Senator McConnell was speaking, a recap of his remarks will be included in the Septem- ber 25 edition. On Wednesday, September 2, at 6 p.m., U.S. Representative John Yarmuth will speak in the JCC Auditorium. Rep. Yarmuth has come out in support of the agreement. Due to limited space, reser- vations are requested by Friday, August 28. RSVP at jewishlouisville.org/event/ yarmuth-on-iran. On Thursday, September 10, at 7 p.m., Dr. Patrick Clawson will speak in the JCC Patio Gallery. Dr. Clawson is the Morningstar senior fellow and director of research at the Washington Institute, where he directs the Iran Security Initia- tive. Widely consulted as an analyst and media commentator, he has authored more than 150 articles about the Middle East and international economics and is the author or editor of 18 books or stud- ies on Iran. Dr. Clawson appears frequently on television and radio, and has published op-ed articles in major newspapers including the New York Times, Wall Street Journal and Washington Post. He has also testified before congressio- nal committees more than 20 times and has served as an expert witness in more than 30 federal cases against Iran. Prior to joining the Washington In- stitute, he was a senior research profes- see IRAN page 9 AUGUST 28, 2015 Y 13 ELUL 5775 Y Community 9 Rosh Hashanah: A Time to Look Back; A Time to Look Ahead by Sara Klein Wagner were replaced by food trucks and today not aware of what is available. Those this complex and meaningful commu- President and CEO memories are instantly shared on social in attendance definitely shared some nity dialogue for our community. (See Jewish Community of Louisville media with family and friends, there is enthusiasm and energy for a wide va- JCRC Update, page 2.) one obvious similarity between then and riety opportunities and an interest in As we reflect on the efforts and n just a few weeks we will celebrate now: the love for the JCC of Louisville connecting with the Jewish community achievements this past year and the 5776; we will gather together for remains as strong and powerful as ever. and/or other Jews in Louisville. We will work to be accomplished in the com- Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Led by incredible co-chairs Abby and use their feedback, as well as that of oth- ing new year, I am confident we have a Year. I look forward to Rosh Hasha- Michelle Tasman, JCC professionals Le- ers, to continue to improve our role in strong foundation upon which to build. I nae Price and John Leffert with assis- engaging and developing leaders for the On this Rosh Hashanah, my prayer for nah as a time of both self-reflection and to reflect on the world around us. tance from many other volunteers and future. our community as we enter the new year On a commu- staff, put their time and talent together Lastly, the JCL is responsible for tak- is to celebrate our roots and strengths, nal level there is to create a festival that brought our com- ing the leadership role in the community work together to fulfill our needs today, a great deal to munity together to celebrate 125 years as we convene communal conversations plan for the future, and respect each reflect on from of service to the community and the and provide education on issues of the other’s opinions and thoughts, even if this past year and promise our agency holds for the future. day. Clearly the Iran nuclear agreement we disagree. even from this Nearly 100 volunteers and our generous is an issue that deserves the attention of summer – from sponsors made it possible for over 650 the organized Jewish community. It is a celebrations to people to enjoy the day. complex and serious issue which is be- meeting the needs Secondly, our role is to understand ing addressed by our JCRC and will be of the community what the needs of the community are, reviewed by our JCL Board. In order to to global issues. articulate those needs and help people provide our community with as much As we approach participate at their own pace and level education and opportunity for questions Name Name 5776, I would like of commitment. We believe the best way and dialogue, we are convening three to share three ex- to do that is to listen to the perspectives meetings. amples from the plethora of activities, of our diverse constituency and reaching Senator Mitch McConnell, and Rep- engagement and communal leadership out to and engaging more people. resentative John Yarmuth will address issues currently being addressed by the Our leadership has identified a need members of the community in separate JCL, our Jewish Federation and JCC. to increase activities and outreach to sessions to share their perspective on the First, milestones deserve a major young adults. In order to fulfill that need Iran resolution. In addition, Morning- celebration. In 1890, the first big event appropriately, we recently held a focus star Senior Fellow and Director of Re- planned by the newly incorporated group with young adults, in their early search at the Washington Institute Dr. YMHA was a family picnic. How appro- 20’s to early 40’s, to listen to their ideas Patrick Clawson, will speak at an open priate that 125 years later the YMHA – and perceptions. Sixteen young adults public forum to share his understanding later re-named the JCC – celebrated with participated in the focus group last of the agreement and its implications, an incredible 125 Festival on our cam- week at El Camino, and it was obvious based on the research of the Institute’s pus on Sunday, August 23. (See photo, the group enjoyed seeing old friends and Iran Security Initiative that he directs. page 1, and story and additional photos, making new connections. We are grateful to JCRC Chair Becky CenterPiece, page 1.) It was also evident that many people Ruby Swansburg and Director Matt Although the picnic baskets of 1890 are interested in being involved but are Goldberg for organizing and leading Professional Development for LBSY Teachers Five members of the Louisville Beit teachers. Sefer Yachad (LBSY) faculty attended This training was made possible by a the NewCAJE Conference at the Uni- grant from the Jewish Heritage Fund for versity of Hartford in Hartford, CT. Excellence. Rabbi David Feder, Rachel Goldman, The NewCAJE conference capped a Ohad Holzberg, Cori Roth and Heidi very busy summer for LBSY educators. Wolk participated in workshops which Three teachers participated in the Part- covered teaching Hebrew, Israel, To- nership Teachers Seminar in the West- rah, holidays, working with madrichim, ern Galilee (see story from the July 24 classroom management, tools for lesson issue of Community, available at www. planning and evaluation and more. jewishlouisville.org), five teachers partic- All five came back enthused and pre- ipated in the NewCAJE conference, and pared to share what they have learned the faculty as a whole taking one dozen with the rest of the LBSY Faculty. online courses through Gratz College. “It was a great educational conference where we learned a lot about teaching IRAN meaningful Jewish lessons that will en- Continued from page 8 gage our students,” said Roth. “It was a sor at the National Defense University’s good networking experience and it was Institute for national Strategic Studies, nice to be with a lot of other Jewish ed- a senior economist at the International ucators from around the country. We Monetary Fund and the World Bank, have a lot of new ideas to bring into the and a research scholar at the Foreign classroom. Policy Research Institute. NewCAJE is a resource for Jewish Due to limited space, reservations re- educators, taking the best from the Co- quested by Friday, September 8. RSVP at jew alition for the Advancement of Jewish ishlouisville.org/event/clawson-on-iran. Education, which closed several years For more information, contact JCRC ago, and building a new organization Director Matt Goldberg, mgoldberg@ designed to meet the needs of today’s jewishlouisville.org or 502-238-2707. PAID POLITICAL ADVERTISEMENT 10 Community Y AUGUST 28, 2015 Y 13 ELUL 5775

PHOTOS BY LISA HORNUNG AND GILA GLATTSTEIN Tzofim Mean Fun for All henever the Tzofim Friend- ship Caravan stops in Lou- isville, the community can W be assured of a musical treat delivered by an enthusiastic group of talented, young Israeli Scouts. This year they swung by on July 31 and performed for the JCC summer campers during the day and the community in the evening. With a mix of new songs and older fa- vorites in Hebrew, English and Yiddish, they taught a little about Jewish history, Israeli culture and the importance of the connection between Israelis and Amer- icans. Their energy was infectious and they often had audience members up and clapping and even dancing.

like it was the 1950’s and many women weren’t going to take it any more. REVIEW The reason the movie worked was be- by David Wallace cause of a feminist movie star, an iconic singer and a memorable comedian. The Special to Community reason the CenterStage musical works is because of the three core female char- It was 1980 when the movie 9to5 was acters and the choreography that gives released. It was viewed as a venue for them a context to vent their simple mes- country singer Dolly Parton at the time sage: We’re smarter than our clueless and did surprisingly well, $3.9 million boss and we can sure as heck run a com- on opening weekend. pany better than he can. Part of the reason that it succeed- To be specific, the talents of the core ed was the downright quirky casting female characters shine when they en- of feminist Jane Fonda, comedian Lily act a series of murderous fantasies Tomlin and the effervescent Parton as which involve their boss. McCombs as the three working women who brought Judy does the “Dance of Death” with Mr. down their “sexist, egotistical, lying, Hart; Adamson as Doralee executes the hypocritical, bigot” of a boss, Franklin “Cowgirls revenge”; and McGuffey, as Hart, Jr., as played by the despicable Violet, takes Snow White to a new man- Dabney Coleman. ic level in “Potion Notion.” All three are The other reason was because the extremely talented and up to the task of timing was exquisite. The second wave carrying the weight of the female work- of feminism was at its crest and 9to5 ing world as represented in 9to5: The was an easily-digested protest against Musical. the many male chauvinists of the world. This is entertainment with a gentle Almost thirty years later, in 2009, the bite and underlying it all is the question: musical version of 9to5 premiered for a has 35 years made a difference? The an- short stay on Broadway with songs writ- swer is that we can shake our heads in ten by Dolly Parton. wonder at the technological advances That brings us now, once again, to we have made and recognize Franklin CenterStage. The musical retains the Hart, Jr. as the pig that he most certain- central theme of the movie: Three much- ly is, but we also realize that we have a abused women, Violet Newstead, played long way to go to a place where women by Julie McGuffey; Doralee Rhodes, won’t just strive to be “One of the Boys” played by Jessica Adamson, and Judy as Violet sings at the beginning of the Bernly, played by Lauren McCombs, Second Act but, as our Constitution plot the demise of their clueless boss, phrases it, one of “we, the people.” Right Franklin Hart, Jr. campily played in fine on! as they used to say in the eighties. style by Rusty Henle with a look back at Next up is Oliver! October 22-Novem- the 1980s, when many men still acted ber 8. Season tickets are going fast! AUGUST 28, 2015 Y 13 ELUL 5775 Y Community 11 Louisvillians Compete in Milwaukee Maccabi Games by Lisa Hornung The week kicked off with opening Communications Specialist ceremonies in the BMO Harris Bradley Center, home of the Milwaukee Bucks, contingent of teens from Louis- which were much like what you’d see ville traveled to Milwaukee Au- for the Olympics and ended with a state gust 2-7 where they participated fair-like festival on the grounds of the A in the 2015 Maccabi Games and Milwaukee JCC. came home with some medals. Andrew Tuvlin, 14, won a bronze med- About 850 teen athletes from 20 cities al in mixed doubles tennis. He said he plus Canada, Mexico and Israel compet- was paired with a partner from Akron, ed in the games, which are for Jewish OH, because Louisville sent such a small teens ages 13-16. The six Louisville ath- delegation. “I had a lot of fun, and I met letes competed in track, soccer, tennis a lot of kids from Miami, even though it and table tennis. The teens participated was in Milwaukee.” in their competitions during the day, en- He said the competition was tough. joyed evening activities with other ath- “It was the best people from all over letes and were housed with host families the country and the world,” he said. in Milwaukee. Tuvlin is on the tennis team at duPont The teens also participated in a com- Manual High School. munity service event called JCC Cares. Max Strull, 15, played soccer at the This year, there were four projects, in- games. Because he was the only soccer cluding planting a community garden player from Louisville, he was placed on at the Milwaukee JCC, cleaning up and a team with kids from Denver, CO, San building exercise equipment at a com- Diego and San Jose, CA. munity park and community center, “I had a lot of fun,” Strull said. “I got packing snacks for a community food to know a lot of different people. My host bank, and the track athletes participated family was very nice.” in a unified track meet with the Special Strull, who attends Kentucky Country Olympics. Day, said he really enjoyed the opening The medal count for Louisville was ceremonies. He participated in the food four gold, five silver and five bronze. Two bank project, packing snacks for in- athletes, Andrew Tuvlin and Isaac Wolff, ner-city children while he was there. were awarded Midot medals, which rec- The athletes who went are Levi Wolff, Louisville’s Maccabi team: Levi Wolff, Ethan Grossman, Zev Meyerowitz, Andrew Tuvlin, Isaac Wolff and Max Strull ognize participants who display one of track; Zev Meyerowitz, track; Isaac the six values (midot) that embody the Wolff, table tennis; Ethan Grossman, world Maccabiah Games were held in nie Grunfeld and Danny Schayes (bas- spirit (ruach) of being a JCC Maccabi table tennis; Andrew Tuvlin, tennis; and Israel in 1932. Now, this two-week com- ketball), Brad Gilbert and Dick Savitt participant: Repairing the world (tikkun Max Strull, soccer. petition takes place every four years and (tennis). This year, Louisvillian Nikki olam), respect (kavod), joy (rina), pride The Maccabi Movement began in 1895 has featured many world class Jewish Bernstein in the European Maccabi (ge’avah), open-heartedness (lev tov) and when the first all-Jewish sports club was athletes including: Mark Spitz (swim- Games. See story, this page. Jewish peoplehood (amiut yehudit). formed in Constantinople. The first ming), Mitch Gaylord (gymnastics), Er- Bernstein’s Team Brings Home European Maccabi Gold for Team USA by Nikki Bernstein many Jews were transported in cattle of mine before the Games began, but The women’s soccer team competed in Special to Community cars), traveling straight from the airport, once there, I saw that Germany was four games throughout the tournament marking the beginning of the emotion- more than the Holocaust. There have and all while never conceding a goal. We ally powerful times we spent together. been tremendous acts of penance to- faced the competition with a confident, My journey to Berlin began long be- The various Holocaust memorials and ward what was done during the Holo- but never cocky attitude that we were fore July 25, 2015. For me, it began with the Topography of Terror Museum were caust and World War II. there to compete hard and above all else, a thirst for competition, an interest in educational and necessary to see. The German population has shown win; which is precisely what we did. meeting new people and forging new re- As we marched into the opening cer- remorse, but not only remorse, they have Winning the gold medal was a tre- lationships with people from all over emony in the Waldbuhne Stadium at worked hard to rebuild the city and the mendous feeling of pride and gratitude the world, along with a deeper and more Olympic Park with over 200 athletes minds of those living there. I learned a and was a memory that I’ll always have. meaningful understanding of my Jewish from team USA, over 10,000 Jews were lot by visiting Germany and speaking heritage. awaiting us, filling the stadium created with Germans, particularly those who The Maccabi Games are much more by Hitler. are Jewish. I was enlightened to learn than the obvious competition of sports. Hearing Hatikva was a very powerful that Germany is no longer a country to It’s the bond made between Jewish peo- experience. Listening to the President of be feared. Not each German has those ple everywhere, uniting together for a Germany welcome us and opening the same beliefs. once in a lifetime experience. Some of city and their country to us, as well as A wise woman reminded me that we us are fortunate to recreate these mem- demonstrating and expressing the feel- in the United States are also guilty of ories in multiple games, others maybe ings of guilt as a nation for the murders racism, anti-Semitism, war and acts of just the one time. Whether it’s for one or of our people was moving. terrorism. We are not as innocent as we more games, it’s a shared journey had We made history while attending the think. only by few. largest Shabbat dinner ever document- Being selected to represent team USA Growing up in the Jewish Communi- ed. It was overwhelmingly exciting to see was an honor and a privilege and one ty Center with my father as an executive all of us together. that I will never forget. When we arrived director of many, gave me the fortunate The closing ceremony also brought us in Berlin and spent the next 10 days opportunity to travel and live all over the all together to trade our team’s gear with touring the city, seeing a different cul- United States. Being raised in the JCC one another and finally get our hands ture than ours, meeting people from all meant never being bored, for there were on the different athletic apparel we had over, and competing in the sport we love always countless sports to be played and been waiting to trade for throughout our most meant everything to me. Bernstein in action against Holland activities to be a part of. time there. A frenzy of sorts, all capped The JCC is where I first began pre- off with a dance party to spend our last school, which later turned into spending night together. every day after school and every week- The list continues and the many events end at the JCC. It’s where I met my best and memories remain, with the pictures friend, where my 15-year passion on the continuously flooding our social media swim team started, where I spent every accounts to remind us of our time in birthday party, where my brother and I Berlin. This was a staple unique experi- had our bar and bat mitzvah parties, and ence in my life and one that I will con- where I first learned of the JCC Maccabi tinue to reflect upon and remain humble Games and thus started the passion. and lucky to have had the chance to ex- My family and friends were tremen- perience. dous in helping me reach my goal in When I first read the European Mac- traveling to Berlin. When they learned cabi Games would be held in the city of this opportunity, they showed selfless- of Berlin, I have to admit I was dumb- ness and generosity to help me in my ef- founded. Dumbfounded at the idea and forts and without their love and support, thought of 2,000 plus Jews visiting a city I would not have been so fortunate. where the extermination of six million Our first stop after arriving in Berlin Jews began. was the ceremony at Track 17 (where This was a big concern and question Following the finals match, Team USA received their gold medals and sang the national anthem in celebration. 12 Community Y AUGUST 28, 2015 Y 13 ELUL 5775 A New Year Filled with Blessing; a Time for Return, Reflection by Rabbi Dr. Nadia Siritsky Bounce, a coalition of leading organiza- adulthood. The more ACEs, the greater erful reminder of the importance of re- Vice President of MissionKentuckyOne Health tions working together to build resilient the chances of bad outcomes. While it’s lationship to bring healing and hope to children and families. impossible to protect youth from all of countless children who struggle, and osh Hashanah is almost upon Bounce is part of a five-year initiative life’s ups and downs, there are tools to feel so alone. Poverty and adverse child- us, and with it comes call to re- launched in 2012 by the Foundation for help them respond effectively to adver- hood experiences can set the course of a turn: to return to that which we a Healthy Kentucky to improve the fu- sity. child’s life, but the possibility of return R were created to be, to return to ture health of children. Bounce seeks to One teacher in the pilot school recent- and repair can change everything. It all what truly matters, to return to the Eter- address the root causes of poor health ly shared what this initiative meant for begins with someone believing in us … nal One Whose loving embrace calls out by infusing trauma awareness, knowl- the students in her class, and how she this impacts whether we can believe in to us. The name of edge, and skills into Jefferson County was able to use this to intervene in their ourselves and all of the choices we make our prayer book Public Schools and out-of-school-time lives in a powerful way. After reading in our own lives. for this High Holy provider agencies to foster the resiliency the story “If She Only Knew” which de- When trauma hits, everything can be Day season, the of vulnerable children and families. scribes the life of a student whose vola- derailed. But, our tradition enjoins us “Machzor,” is re- Efforts include training the staff in tile home life makes it difficult to focus to never give up hope. All it takes is the lated to the root of pilot schools to recognize and respond while at school, the teacher gave her first love and faith of someone else. Let us the word “return.” to symptoms of trauma which can be grade students a paper with a prompt “If never doubt the power of our words and Our tradition caused by everything from divorce to an my teacher only knew...” actions to transform the lives of those reminds us that incarcerated relative. In addition, work The answers that she received af- around us. each of us is cre- is underway to educate parents, teach- firmed the transformative power of hav- May this new year be the year when ated in the Divine ers, and after-school caregivers about ing a safe place to share our truths, with no child ever feels unloved again … image, and yet, adverse childhood experiences – also responses that included this heartbreak- when all feel safe and hopeful, with op- Rabbi Dr. Nadia Siritsky when we think called ACEs – and to teach techniques to ing sentence: “If my teacher only knew portunities to grow and thrive into the about our behav- build resilience in their families. … she is the only one who loves me.” people that they were created to be. May ior, individually and collectively, we can Bounce is based on extensive research The Talmud tells us that if we save our return actualize, not only our own probably all think of instances when we that toxic stress in children under age one person’s life, it is as if we had saved sacred potential, and but that of those have strayed from the mark and failed 18 directly correlates to poor health in a whole world. This program is a pow- around us as well. to treat ourselves or each other with sa- cred reverence. Now is the time for us to try to make amends, to return to the Israeli Author Etgar Keret to Speak at UofL in October potential that we have been given and to assist others in this same process. by Dr. Ranen Omer-Sherman In spite of its brevity, Seven Good died, and she now lives in the most Or- As Summer turns to Autumn, and the Jewish Heritage Fund for Excellence Years delivers some very big truths about thodox neighborhood in Jerusalem,” school year begins again, the theme of Chair of Judaic Studies family and society, not only about Isra- he wrote. Though she refuses to let her return seems to be all around us. Unfor- University of Louisville el, but also in its portrayal of incidents children read any of the popular chil- tunately, the new school year is a painful from Keret’s public life abroad – some dren’s books Keret has written (not even reminder of the inequalities that plague heartwarming but others quite chilling, the specially illustrated “kosher” version our most vulnerable. The “al cheit” Renowned Israeli writer and film- such as when he meets a Hungarian in he demanded that his publisher create, prayer lists all of our sins and shortcom- maker Etgar Keret, who last visited a bar after a literary event in Budapest, in which all the characters appear in ings as individuals and as a communi- Louisville during the 2008 Festival of who proudly exposes the huge German pious dress), Keret’s farsighted and rec- ty, asking each of us to reflect on how the Book, will speak at the University eagle tattooed on his chest: “His grand- onciliatory nature prevails. He genuine- we have failed our most vulnerable and of Louisville on Friday, October 16, at father killed three hundred Jews in the ly regards each of the siblings’ lives as enjoining us to recommit to healing and 3 p.m. about his recent critical success, Holocaust, and he himself hoped to embodying equally valid paths toward justice for the new year. the memoir The Seven Good Years. The boast someday about a similar number.” redemption, through the troika of their The National Survey of Children’s program will be in the Hassold Theatre, As recounted here, the resolutely sec- dissimilar passions: art, politics, faith. Health reminds us that poverty increas- HM100 in the Humanities Building di- ular and generally apolitical Keret has There are abysses in every life and es the likelihood of adverse childhood rectly across from the Ekstrom Library. siblings who have taken very different Keret’s memoir demonstrates his quiet experiences, trauma and poor health Keret will also be the guest speaker at paths in life – a brother who embraces courage and wisdom in coping with one outcomes. For this reason, Kentuc- The Temple during Shabbat services at 7 anarchism and lives in Thailand and a particularly horrific week that included kyOne Health is a proud supporter of p.m. the same day. sister who became ultra-Orthodox and his wife’s hospitalization after compli- The seven years of the memoir’s ti- has 11 children. cations that ensue from a miscarriage, tle traverse monumental upheavals in For many liberal Israelis who have ex- the news that his father’s cancer has Keret’s life (his son’s birth on a day of perienced a loved one’s sudden choice to returned, and his own narrow escape terror, his much-beloved father’s death), become a hozer betshuva (one who re- from a terrifying car accident. but also frequently pause for rumina- pentantly returns to the faith), this can Seven Good Years sparkles with hu- tions on the pleasures of the everyday. feel like irreparable loss. Indeed, this mor and poignant wisdom, rendering And it is here that Keret’s unrivalled phenomenon has become so widespread wonderful immersions into Keret’s in- voice really shines, offering startling that a popular Israeli genre of mourn- ner landscape, the gentle and deeply revelations, wry humor, and notes of ful songs has emerged, though nobody affecting ways that both strangers and grace. And for readers who are aware captures the pain felt by those left in the loved ones stir his compassionate imag- that both of Keret’s parents were Holo- wake of the conversions more precisely ination. caust survivors, the connection between than Keret. Check the next issue of Community that shadow and Keret’s literary sensi- “Nineteen years ago, in a small wed- for the exact location of the lecture. bility proves increasingly revelatory and ding hall in Bnei Brak, my older sister consequential in these reminiscences. Keret regales us with how his survi- vor father’s postwar escapades morphed NCJW Highlights JCPS’ Compassionate into the unlikely subjects of the bedtime School Project at Its Closing Meeting stories that beguiled Keret every night of his childhood, leaving an indelible by Sue Paul study undertaken to date of a K-5 curric- impact on his adult literary sensibility. Immediate Past President, National Council of ulum designed to foster students’ com- Keret nimbly captures the euphoria Jewish Women, Louisville Section passion awareness, focuses on integrat- of his father’s postwar liberation: “Com- ing the development of mind and body pared with the horrors and cruelty he The National Council of Jewish Wom- with support for academic achievement, witnessed during the war, it’s easy to en, Louisville Section, held its closing mental fitness, health and compassion- imagine how his new acquaintances meeting of the year and installation on ate character. from the underworld must have seemed Wednesday, May 20, at Vincenzo’s Ital- The curriculum, developed by world- to him: happy, even compassionate. ian Restaurant. class educators, scientists and practi- He walks down the street, smiling fac- A highlight of the afternoon luncheon tioners, will teach elementary-school es wish him a good day in mellifluous was having Mayor Greg Fischer as our students to cultivate focus, resilience, Italian, and for the first time in his adult guest. He spoke briefly about his goals empathy, connection and wellbeing as life, he doesn’t have to be afraid or hide for education and compassion in Louis- the basis for academic and personal suc- the fact that he’s a Jew.” ville and he introduced the two keynote cess. The long-term go is to impact on Recalling those bedtime tales now, speakers, Dr. Donna Hargens, super- children’s education nationwide in the Keret has an epiphany: “beyond their intendent of Jefferson County Public areas of academic performance, phys- fascinating plots, they were meant to Schools (JCPS), and Barbara Sexton ical education, character development, teach me something. Something about Smith, chief liaison, University of Vir- and child health policies. the almost desperate human need to ginia, Curry School of Education Com- Existing research has shown students find good in the least likely places. passionate School Project (and former do better in school when they are mind- Something about the desire not to beau- Fund for the Arts president and CEO). ful of their own thoughts and feelings, tify reality, but to persist in searching They engaged the audience with their can empathize with others, understand for an angle that would put ugliness in a discussion on the collaboration between their bodies and practice healthy life- better light and create affection and em- JCPS and the University of Virginia in a style habits. pathy for every wart and wrinkle on its Compassionate Schools Project. The curriculum’s success in Louisville scarred face.” The six-year project, the largest im- is intended as a model that can be dupli- plementation and most comprehensive see NCJW page 13 AUGUST 28, 2015 Y 13 ELUL 5775 Y Community 13

Camp Gilda’s Success Continues by Helen Wahba ti poked through before boiling. Special to Community Camp activities were many and var- ied. Campers participated in groups mong the great organizations where they learned or reinforced self-es- in Louisville, there are some teem, overcoming challenges and be- which help the populace in coming uniquely you. The many infor- A multiple ways. The women of mative, fun-filled afternoon field trips the NCJW “turn progressive ideals into included visits to Marengo Caves, the action” (as expressed in its mission state- Portland Museum, Faulkner Gallery, a ment) to help others in our community. YMCA waterpark, Schimpff’s Confec- Gilda’s Club Louisville ensures that “no tionary Chocolate Shop, the Big Four one ever walks a cancer journey alone.” Bridge and Waterfront Park. Its mission is “To ensure that all people On Thursday, they visited Norton impacted by cancer are empowered by Cancer Institute, where they were given knowledge, strengthened by action, and a tour, made radiation masks, learned sustained by community.” about different types of radiation and + For one week every June, the two or- were treated to a Chick-Fil-A lunch. They ganizations come together to help up to also met a team of doctors and health- 40 children affected by cancer, either in care providers who answered the ques- themselves or a loved one, have a free tions campers felt they could not ask camp week of fun, good food, informa- their family members. tion, exercise and raising money for oth- It has become a Friday afternoon er organizations in need of their help. Camp Gilda tradition to have a carnival. This year, the camp, held June 8-12, That morning, campers and staff set up had the theme Keeping Gilda’s Weird, booths and activities, and the afternoon borrowed with permission from the included face painting, corn hole toss, TEDDY ABRAMS city’s Keeping Louisville Weird cam- Gilda’s huge inflatable chair, a dunk- paign. Thus, the campers were called ing booth and a cake walk. Funds were Yo-Yos and the many volunteers from raised through raffles on many donat- CONDUCTS LEONARD multiple high schools, past campers and ed items and ticket, food and ice cream teenage cancer survivors were called sales. Gonzos. Many family members, friends and BERNSTEIN’S MASS Everything possible kept to the theme, neighbors came out and enjoyed the fun. including the food and food names on Money raised goes to the charity of the Sept 26 | 8pm + Sept 27 | 3pm the daily menu. It featured “Freakish campers’ choice, and this year, as is of- Fruit,” “Monster Milk,” “Licorice Lasa- ten the case, it went to Kosair Children’s Kentucky Center | TICKETS: $75, $50, $35, $26 gna” (strawberry licorice bites on top), Hospital. Leonard Bernstein’s musical masterpiece, created around the “Scrambled Salad,” “Charming Pan- NCJW will be helping with Camp Gil- cakes” (with Lucky Charms cereal in- da again next year, and more volunteers, framework of the Roman Catholic liturgy, also reflects the Jewish side), “Uncanny Applesauce” and “Hol- especially for the carnival are needed. tradition of “wrestling” or argument with the Almighty. ey Bagels” to name a few. The campers Volunteers feel that it is worth their time loved the “Dogs on a Leash,” which was and an extremely rewarding endeavor. The elements of the liturgy are sung in Latin and chunks of all beef hot dogs with spaghet- interspersed with thoroughly nontraditional elements including Broadway songs, blues, hymns, narration, scat we support with funds raised through singing, Hebrew prayers and more. NCJW NCJW’s Nearly New Shop sales. Continued from page 12 As this was the annual NCJW mem- cated in schools of all types across the bership meeting, the budget was passed country. for the upcoming fiscal year, 2015-2016, To cap off the afternoon, Vincenzo showing $67,900 to be expended for KLEZMER TO KADDISH donated $100,000 to the Compassionate women, children, and families in the lo- Schools Project. For more information cal community. TEDDY ABRAMS, Conductor about the project, please go to www. Mindy Klein, Nominating Commit- compassionschools.org. tee chair, announced the slate for 2015- Oct 16 | 7:30pm Central High School Highlights of my president’s report on 2017, and I conducted the installation. Oct 17 | 7:30pm Ogle Center, IUS the many successful programs that took They include incoming president, Joyce + place during my second year in office, Bridge and new directors: Susan Gard- Oct 18 | 3pm The Temple included a report on the section’s suc- ner, Jan Glaubinger, Sharon Hordes, cessful 120th anniversary celebratory Janie Hyman, Amy Lapinski, Barbara Maurice Ravel’s Kaddish to the swing of Irving Berlin’s Alexander’s events in April, NCJW’s seventh year as- Pass, Judy Shapira and Helen Wahba. Ragtime Band, Jewish composers have had a remarkable impact on sisting with Gilda’s Club summer camp Madeline Abramson will fill a one year for children whose lives are affected unexpired term. All members of the new music. Come listen and learn as the Louisville Orchestra presents by cancer, the completion of the Court slate received a long-stemmed red rose. the beauty and brilliance of Jewish music and musicians. Watch Position Paper on the monitoring I concluded my annual president’s re- of child abuse and neglect cases, and the port by saying, “It has been an amazing success of the David Richart Committee two-year experience for me, and I thank in having it’s Amicus Curiae (“Friend of each of you for the opportunity to have the Court”) Brief accepted by the Ken- served as your president.” TICKETS ON SALE NOW! tucky Court of Appeals. This brief is in Joyce Bridge thanked me for my years support of a lawsuit seeking open re- of service and told the group that it is cords and transparency from the Health time to restructure the organization to 502-584-7777 & Human Services Cabinet in child enable the next generation to assume LOUISVILLEORCHESTRA.ORG abuse fatality and near fatality cases. leadership so NCJW will be here to serve I also reported that community ser- the community for years to come. She vice endeavors continue to help families also said there would be some exciting and individuals at various organizations “surprises” coming in the fall related (such as Keystone Learning Academy, to our Opening Meeting and program- Maryhurst, ElderServe, and JFCS) that ming events. 14 Community Y AUGUST 28, 2015 Y 13 ELUL 5775 Pizza for the Pantry Is Fun for a Good Cause

FCS held its third annual Pizza for Blodgett, Frankie Bloom, Brenda Bush, the Pantry on Sunday, August 23 Dara and Michael Cohen, Barry Fried- at Wick’s Pizza Goose Creek. The son, Shirley Geer, Carole and Larry J fundraiser benefits the Sonny & Goldberg, Linda and Steve Goodman, Janet Meyer Family Food Pantry Fund. Sue Goodman, Harold Gordon, Marcia “The event brings the community to- Gordon, Sheilah Miles, Louise Miller, gether in an enjoyable setting to do good Solange Minstein, Patsy O’Brien, Tom while having fun,” said Janet Meyer. and Jerri Passo, Tami Penner, Jane Sha- Nearly 400 tickets were sold and Tem- piro, Carole Snyder, Heddy Teitel, Sara ple Shalom was a sponsoring contrib- Yamin and Dorrie Zimmerman and Jus- utor. Tip jars on each table also yield- tin Horn, ed more than $200 and many bags of “JFCS is very appreciative of the com- canned goods were collected that day. munity support for the event,” added Thirty members of the JFCS Food Judy Freundlich Tiell, Executive Direc- Pantry Committee volunteered to sell tor. The food pantry is utilized by more tickets and assisted at the event day by than 130 people each month, and funds turning the tables and pouring drinks. raised and food collected make a big im- They were Susan and Ray Allen, Nancy pact.”

American Flag Made by Camp Inmates for Liberators Goes to USHMM

by Shiela Steinman Wallace after D-Day and fought in the war’s fi- chipped beef on toast.” He had men- atrocities that surrounded them – the Editor nal campaign. When they arrived at tioned the flag briefly to his sons, but not death, starvation, physical suffering – Langenstein, they found and liberated is daughters. they had the courage to remain hopeful. Members of the 83rd Infantry Di- a German Concentration Camp. The “It is no wonder that this piece of And somehow, they found the strength vision of the U.S. Army, known as the camp was a work camp, and when in- history had a precarious time of it,” to make a flag for the liberators whom Thunderbolt Division, served together in mates arrived there, their life expectan- she continued. “It made its way with they prayed would arrive soon. Europe during World War II and were cy was just six weeks. the family from Michigan to Kentucky, “Remarkably, American flags were involved in some of the heaviest fighting When the soldiers arrived, the ema- being shifted from closet to cupboard, made by prisoners in several other con- at the end of the war. ciated inmates greeted them as heroes. finally growing dusty in the attic and centration camps,” he added. “A survivor They landed at Normandy 12 days Somehow, they managed to create an nearly being thrown out when we moved from one of those camps described his American flag to present to their libera- mom from the family home. feelings as the American flag they had tors, and when the Thunderbolt Division “But after researching its origin and made was raised over their now liberat- left, Sgt. Donald Hall kept the flag. pooling what little we could find,” Flege ed camp. He said, ‘I barely weighed 90 The bonds among the members of went on, “we siblings – and there are 10 pounds that day, and like so many oth- the company remain strong, and they of us – came to understand that the flag ers I was too weak to walk, but seeing and their families gather annually for a must have been a painful reminder for the American flag rekindled something reunion. This year, as the world marks dad of things he had seen at Langenstein in each of us. Every star on the Amer- the 70th anniversary of the end of the and elsewhere in Europe – things that ican flag stood for something precious war, the 83rd Infantry Division met at must have been unbelievably tragic and we had lost. One for hope, one for free- Ft. Knox. cruel and heartbreaking, certainly not dom, one for justice.’” This year’s group added a trip to Lou- the kind of thing that he could or ever Jewish Community Relations Direc- The Langenstein flag and photos of the 83rd. isville’s Crowne Plaza to their itinerary. would share with his young children, tor Matt Goldberg talked about the im- Sgt. Hall has passed away, and while go- much less other adults in civilian life.” portance of remembering to the Jewish ing through his things, his family found She explained that the family decid- people. He recalled, the sacrifices of the Langenstein Concentration Camp ed the flag needs to be shared, and after everyday people who hid Jews, took in flag. This American flag was created by discussion, they decided the best way to Jewish children at great personal risk as the liberated prisoners of the Langen- do that, they determined, was to give it well as those to fought the Nazis. “The stein camp, made out of a burlap sack, to the USHMM. She also expressed grat- liberators of the concentration camps the only spare material they had. Know- itude to the 83rd Division for the recep- have a special place in our collective ing the flag’s history, his daughter, Mary tion and promised, “We will carry you hearts and souls,” he said, “I really can- Kay Flege, contacted the U.S. Holocaust in our hearts as we give the flag to all not think of a more perfect example in Memorial Museum (USHMM) and citizens when we present it in Washing- history of good triumphing over evil made arrangements to donate the flag to ton next week.” than the United States Army freeing the its collection. Congressman John Yarmuth (D-KY) survivors of the concentration camps.” Before taking it to Washington, Flege recognized the World War II veterans of “For the prisoners of these camps, and other members of Hall’s family ar- the 83rd Division and expressed appre- the sight of their liberators freeing them Mary Kay Flege and Matt Goldberg ranged a special presentation of the flag ciation and gratitude for the service and must have been an unimaginable shock to its Thunderbolt family. sacrifice members of the division and all for people who have suffered so much. Lt. Col. Retired Kathleen Powers, members of the military make for their Tokens like this flag represent immense president of the 83rd Infantry Division country. gratitude, relief and, of course, hope for Association, emceed the formal pro- “There’s a special sense of courage a brighter future.” gram and recounted the division’s histo- in your stories,” the congressman said. The event was followed by a reception. ry of service. “This was the division that marched Flege, speaking on behalf of the 10 across Europe in the name of keeping Hall siblings, shared an article from our world free. Men from all walks of Stars and Stripes that was written about life – different heritages and religions – Langenstein in 1945. It described the united in the name of democracy. condition of the camp and its inmates at “At that very same time,” Yarmuth the time of liberation. continued, “there was a similar cour- “Sgt. Donald J. Hall rarely spoke to us age held deep in the hearts of those of the war,” Flege said, except to recount imprisoned or those led to their deaths amusing anecdotes or the “creamed in camps like Langenstein. Despite the Rep. John Yarmuth Members of the 83rd Division AUGUST 28, 2015 Y 13 ELUL 5775 Y Community 15

The Jewish Community of Louisville gratefully acknowledges donations to the following JCC SECOND CENTURY FUNDS AND OTHER ENDOWMENTS

IDA AND BERNHARD BEHR THE JEWISH COMMUNITY OF HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL EDUCATION LOUISVILLE ALSO FUND GRATEFULLY ACKNOWLEDGES MEMORY OF THE MOTHER OF JUDY SHERMAN (IN DONATIONS TO THE FOLLOWING NEW YORK) JOY & CLAUS BEHR SANDRA K. BERMAN MEMORIAL SHALOM LOUISVILLE FUND Abby Balkin, second from right, and friends in their uniforms at Gadna In the Jewish Quarter in Prague JUDITH BENSINGER SENIOR ADULT RECOVERY OF ALAN GLAUBINGER FUND HARRIS BERMAN Balkin Reports on NFTY in Israel Trip MEMORY OF GARY ANDERSON SHEILA BERMAN MEMORY OF ISAAC MAYA MEMORY OF DR. MARTYN GOLDMAN by Abby Balkin gev Desert was easily one of the high- SANDY & MARK HAMMOND MEMORY OF THE MOTHER OF DR. RONALD KOFF Special to Community lights of my trip. Not only did my group HONOR OF THE ANNIVERSARY OF DAISY AND IRV MEMORY OF HOWARD LUSTIG get extremely close, but I also saw the GOLDSTEIN MEMORY OF MAXINE SWITOW his past summer, I spent five most beautiful sights. A camera real- RECOVERY OF CLARA ROWE HARRIS BERMAN weeks on NFTY in Israel’s L’dor ly can’t capture the depth and beauty MYRA & BILL KLEIN V’dor summer trip program. In of the desert. We went on two hikes a JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER T a group of 47 Jewish teens from day, up mountains and down huge sand ROBERT & BETTY LEVY BRONNER HONOR OF BEING INDUCTED INTO THE LOUISVILLE all over America, I spent one week in dunes. Then we would spend the night ELLIS ISLAND EDUCATION FUND JEWISH SPORTS HALL OF FAME: DR. MAX BEHR Prague/Poland and four weeks in Israel. in the middle of the desert under the MEMORY OF DR. MARTYN GOLDMAN SUGAR & JULIUS WISHNIA It all added up into being the best sum- stars, with amazing food cooked over a mer of my life. fire. I have never felt closer to a group of RECOVERY OF MARGOT KLING SHELDON YOFFE We started off our trip in Prague, people. We were completely isolated in MEMORY OF MAXINE SWITOW seeing old Jewish towns and learning the desert together, and we became even MEMORY OF AILENE WINER MIRIAM AND DENNIS FINE BEBER about Jewish life before the Holocaust. closer as we climbed up mountains and BETTY BRONNER CAMP MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Then, we ventured to Poland where we accomplished huge hikes I never knew I BARB & TOM SCHWARTZ FUND learned about the Holocaust. We visited could do. RECOVERY OF MICHAEL SHAIKUN many concentration and extermination The Dead Sea is indescribable and DREW CORSON YOUTH ATHLETIC SARA & HOWARD WAGNER camps, such as Auschwitz and other yet exactly as everyone says. You real- SCHOLARSHIP FUND sites like Oskar Schindler’s factory. ly do float, completely. It’s a feeling I’ve MEMORY OF KAROLA FRANKENTHAL EPSTEIN FRANKENTHAL FAMILY CAMP RAMAH The experience of seeing the after- never felt any other time. Not only was MARCY & ELLIOTT ROSENGARTEN SCHOLARSHIP FUND math of the Holocaust first hand was the sand orange and contrasted by the truly life-changing. It made it all seem beautiful white salt and blue water, but MEMORY OF KAROLA EPSTEIN very more real, and our group developed the sky was completely clear and almost JOSEPH FINK B.B.Y.O. COMMUNITY SARA & HOWARD WAGNER very close connections with each other cloudless. In the water, it does sting a lit- SERVICE SCHOLARSHIP FUND and our shared Jewish history. I will tle (sometimes a lot), but it’s like flying HONOR OF BEING INDUCTED INTO THE LOUISVILLE SAMUEL A. GLAUBINGER YOUTH FUND never forget the feelings or bonds I made under the water. You can just lay back JEWISH SPORTS HALL OF FAME: DR. MAX BEHR, RECOVERY OF AL GLAUBINGER in Eastern Europe. and without even trying you’re floating. DARREN ERMAN, PEYTON GREENBERG FRANKYE & HAROLD GORDON The next week, we flew to Tel Aviv, It was beautiful and so much fun! EVIE & CHARLES TOPCIK MARGIE & BOB KOHN Israel, and so began the most amazing I learned an incredible amount of the journey I have ever had. history and common conflicts in Israel. SADYE AND MAURICE GROSSMAN JAY LEVINE YOUTH FUND Israel is so completely indescribable We even had the opportunity to spend COMMUNITY SERVICE CAMP FUND HONOR OF THE BIRTH OF HARPER, GRANDDAUGHTER and amazing. From the food to the peo- several days with different Israeli teens. ple to the culture, I loved everything I was also lucky enough to do a pro- RECOVERY OF MARGOT KLING OF LINDA & ALAN ENGEL about it. We spent our first four days gram called Gadna, where I was put into MEMORY OF SONDRA RENCO HONOR OF THE BIRTH OF THE SON OF DR. & MRS. in Israel traveling through the Negev, the Israeli Defense Force for four days. RECOVERY OF CLARA ROWE BRIAN MITKIFF where we climbed mountains and slept It was the most intense four days of my MEMORY OF AILENE WINER BEV & DAVID WEINBERG outside. I gained a new love for the des- life, but I loved the experience. We lived JUDIE & ERWIN SHERMAN AND FAMILY ert and all of the kibbutzim that have like the soldiers, and even got to shoot STACY MARKS NISENBAUM FUND made wonderful homes out of it. I loved a gun, but I gained a lot of respect for FLORENCE KREITMAN ISAACS HONOR OF THE ANNIVERSARY OF PHYLLIS AND climbing up the mountains and seeing every person in the IDF. SUMMER CAMP FUND LARRY FLORMAN the beautiful, breath-taking scenes. This trip was life changing for me. I HONOR OF THE BIRTHDAY OF MAUREEN FRIEDMAN LOIS & IVAN MARKS We then began our travel to Jerusa- learned so much about the Jewish histo- BARBARA & SIDNEY HYMSON lem, and onwards to the northern parts ry, Jewish culture and the state of Israel. of Israel. As the days flew by, our group I feel a million times more connected ANNE E. SHAPIRA LITERACY got closer and closer until we were just a with Israel now that I have had a chance JILL E. SIMON PRESIDENT’S FUND INITIATIVE ENDOWMENT FUND giant family. We spent many days going to experience it first-hand. HONOR OF BEING INDUCTED INTO THE LOUISVILLE (REACH OUT AND READ) to different shuks (markets), and seeing I also made 47 new life-long friends JEWISH SPORTS HALL OF FAME: DR. MAX BEHR MEMORY OF JULIAN GOLDBERG all of the culture Israel had to offer. who are my second family. This summer ELISE ESSIG HONOR OF THE BIRTHDAY OF SONIA SAAG Some of my favorite moments were was the most amazing experience of my HONOR OF THE BIRTHDAY OF HERBERT VINE riding camels, going to the Dead Sea, life, and I wouldn’t have changed any of DENISE & JACQUES WOLFF SENIOR ANNE SHAPIRA spending countless hours with my new it for the world. ADULT FUND friends, who became a second family I want to say thank you to everyone HONOR OF THE BIRTHDAY OF SONIA HESS WELLNESS FUND to me, and all of the beautiful Shabbats who made this trip possible for me, in- ANNE SHAPIRA HONOR OF THE ANNIVERSARY OF MIRIAM AND we had together. There were too many cluding my parents, my temple, and the amazing moments for me to write about Cantor Scholarship Program. Words ARMAND OSTROFF all of them in just this short summary. will never be able to express how grate- IRVIN AND BETTY ZEGART SENIOR ADULT FUND ANNE SHAPIRA I can still remember our very first ful I am for this opportunity. CONGRATULATIONS TO MR. & MRS. DEAN WASHBISH Shabbat in Eastern Europe. We went to I hope to soon go back to Israel and ON THE MARRIAGE OF GAIL & DAVE a small art gallery showcasing artwork spend even more time there, because in MEMORY OF SONDRA RENCO from or about the Holocaust. We were my heart it is a new home I will always RECOVERY OF BERNERD SHAIKUN confused as to why we were at an art be able to go to. BONNIE & MURRAY TOBOROWSKY gallery, instead of a temple. How- ever, then a rabbi and four musi- cians entered and gave us one of the best services I have ever expe- rienced. There were four instruments used throughout the the service, including a guitar, drums, a flute and a type of xylophone. It was the most lively and fun-spirited service I’ve ever seen. We all sang along to new versions of songs and spent our first Shabbat feel- 3600 Dutchmans Lane • Louisville, KY 40205 ing on top of the world. Spending four days in the Ne- 502-459-0660 • jewishlouisville.org 16 Community Y AUGUST 28, 2015 Y 13 ELUL 5775 匀栀愀渀愀栀 吀漀瘀愀 㔀㜀㜀㘀℀ Congregations and Agencies Announce Holiday Schedules Note: Candle lighting times for Shabbat Adath Jeshurun Mon., Sept. 14, Rosh Hashanah 1 7:15 p.m., Mincha and Maariv and holidays are announced at the end of 2401 Woodbourne Ave. 9 a.m., Traditional Service Mon., Sept. 28, Sukkos Day One the D’var Torah on page 27. 451-5359 9:30 a.m., Intergenerational Family 9 a.m., Shacharis Service Sat., Sept. 5, Selichot 7:15 p.m. Mincha and Maariv he congregations and organi- 8:45 p.m., Pre-Selichot Program 10:30 a.m., Junior Congregation Service zations have provided this in- Tues, Sept. 29, Sukkos Day Two 10 p.m., Dessert Reception Tues., Sept. 15, Rosh Hashanah 2 formation. Please contact the 8:30 a.m., Shacharis 10:30 p.m., Selichot Service 9 a.m., Traditional Service congregation of your choice to 7:15 Mincha T 10:30 a.m., Rabbi Slosberg’s Family arrange for tickets. Some congregations Sun., Sept. 6 Service Sun., Oct. 4 Hoshana Rabba require tickets, some charge for admis- 1 p.m., Annual AJ Cemetery Service 8:30 a.m. Shacharis sion for holiday services and some offer Sun., Sept. 13, Erev Rosh Hashanah Tues., Sept. 22, Erev Yom Kippur services at no charge. 5 p.m., New Year’s Eve Party 7 p.m., Kol Nidre Services Mon., Oct. 5, Shemini Atzeres 9 a.m., Shacharis ­ 5:45 p.m., Ley’l Rosh Hashanah Ser- Wed., Sept. 23, Yom Kippur 7 p.m., Mincha vice 9 a.m., Traditional Service 7:45 p.m., Maariv with Simchas Torah 9:30 a.m., Intergenerational Family Celebration Service 10:30 a.m., Junior Congregation Tues., Oct. 6, Simchas Torah Service 9 a.m., Shacharis In Israel, the siren you have 2 p.m., Rap & Reflect with Dr. Bruce 7 p.m., Mincha Tasch to worry about is the one 5:30 p.m., Ask the Rabbis Chabad House 5:50 p.m., Mincha Service 1564 Almara Circle 7:20 p.m., Neilah Service 235-5770 you haven’t heard yet. 8:05 p.m., Ma’ariv Service 8:15 p.m., Havdalah and Final Shofar Sun., Sept. 6, Selichos Blowing 1 a.m., Selichos Service 9:15 a.m., Morning Service Sun., Sept. 27 3 p.m., Chabad Shofar Factory, $5 4:30 p.m. LBSY Family Sukkot per person, RSVP by emailing Program at AJ [email protected]. Mon., Sept. 28, Sukkot 1 Sun., Sept. 13, Rosh Hashanah Eve 9:30 a.m., Service 7:30 p.m., Holiday Services, followed Tues., Sept. 29, Sukkot 2 by dinner, $36 for adults, $18 for 9:30 a.m., Service children under 13, free for children under 4. For reservations, call 502- Fri., Oct. 2 994-9233 6:45 p.m. French Dinner in the Sukkah Mon., Sept. 14, Rosh Hashanah 1 10 a.m., Holiday Service Mon., Oct. 5 12:30 p.m., Shofar Service 9:30 a.m., Shemini Atzeret Service 6:45 p.m., Mincha followed by and Yizkor Tashlich Service 6 p.m., Klezmer Simchat Torah Dinner Tues., Sept. 15, Rosh Hashanah 2 10 a.m., Holiday Service Tues., Oct. 6, Simchat Torah 12:30 p.m., Shofar Service 9:30 a.m., Service 7:40 p.m., Mincha Service Anshei Sfard Wed., Sept. 16, Fast of Gedalia 3700 Dutchmans Ln. 7:15 a.m. Morning Service 451-3122 2 p.m. Deadline for ordering Lulav and Esrog for Sukkos Sat., Sept. 5, Selichos 11:45 p.m., Refreshments Sat., Sept. 19, Shabbos Shuva 12 a.m. Service 10:30 a.m. Shabbos Service followed by Kiddush Sun., Sept. 13, Erev Rosh Hashanah 7:25 p.m. Mincha 8:30 a.m. Shacharis followed by Hataras Nedarim Tues., Sept. 22, Yom Kippur Eve Last summer, no one was expecting Operation Protective Edge. But 7:40 p.m., Mincha followed by Maariv 3:15 p.m., Mincha 7:30 p.m., Kol Nidrei when rockets started flying, Magen David Adom paramedics were Mon., Sept. 14, Rosh Hashanah 1 ready to rescue injured Israelis every day thanks to donors like you. As 8:30 a.m., Shacharis Wed., Sept. 23, Yom Kippur 7 p.m., Mincha followed by Tashlich 10 a.m., Morning Services we welcome the new year with reports of continued sporadic rocket 8:15 p.m., Maariv 12:45 p.m., Yizkor Memorial Service fire, we don’t know when the next major attack will come, but we do 6 p.m., Mincha Tues., Sept. 15, Rosh Hashanah 2 7:30 p.m., Neila know now is the time to prepare. 8:30 a.m. Shacharis 8:18 p.m. Fast ends 7:30 p.m. Mincha Help provide MDA with medical supplies for the next emergency Sun., Sept. 27, Sukkos Wed., Sept. 16 7:15 p.m., Service and Celebration and make a gift today. Thank you and shanah tovah. Fast of Gedaliah Mon., Sept. 28, Sukkos Saturday, Sept. 19 10 a.m., Holiday Service Shabbos Shuvah AFMDA Midwest Region 7:15 p.m. Mincha Tues., Sept. 22, Erev Yom Kippur Tues., Sept. 29, Sukkos Cari Margulis Immerman, Director 7 a.m. Shacharis 10 a.m., Holiday Service 23215 Commerce Park Road, Suite 306 3 p.m., Mincha 7:15 p.m., Mincha followed by Holiday • 6:55 p.m., Kol Nidre, followed by Beachwood, OH 44122 Toll-Free 877.405.3913 Service [email protected] Rabbi’s Sermon and Maariv Wed. Sept. 30 Wed., Sept. 23, Yom Kippur 7:15 a.m., Morning Service 9 a.m., Shacharis 8:30 a.m., Coffee and Kabbala Medita- 12 p.m., Rabbi’s sermon followed by tion in the Sukkah Yizkor and Musaf 8 p.m., Joyous Sukkos Celebration in 6:15 p.m., Mincha Rabbi Litvin’s Sukkah, 1622 7:15 p.m. Neilah Almara Cir. www.afmda.org 8:20 p.m. Maariv Thurs., Oct. 1 Sun., Sept. 27, Erev Sukkos 5 p.m., Pizza in the Hut Sukkos Party 8:30 a.m. Shacharis see SCHEDULES page 17 AUGUST 28, 2015 Y 13 ELUL 5775 Y Community 17

Mon., Oct. 5, Shemini Atzeret 3:45 p.m., Yizkor Service (Sanctuary) Sun., October 4, Simchat Torah SCHEDULES 9:30 a.m., Morning Services 4:45 p.m., Concluding Service 10:30 a.m. Service and Consecration Continued from page 16 11:30 a.m. (approx.) Yizkor (Sanctuary) Mon., Oct. 5 6 p.m., Simchat Torah Celebration Sat., Oct. 3, Shabbos Mon., Sept. 28 Sukkot 10:30 a.m., Atzeret Yizkor 10 a.m., Service, Kiddush and Tues. Oct. 6, Simchat Torah 10:30 a.m., Morning Service refreshments in the Sukkah 9:30 a.m., Morning Services Jewish Community Center Mon. Oct. 5, Simchat Torah 7 p.m., Mincha 5:45 p.m., Afternoon Service 3600 Dutchmans Ln. 9 p.m., Hookah in the Sukkah for 10:30 a.m., Shabbat Service 459-0660 young adults and professionals Signature HealthCare Holiday Hours: Sun., Oct. 4, Simchas Torah 1 Cherokee Park Temple Shalom 9:15 a.m. Hoshana Rabba Service 2100 Millvale Rd. 4615 Lowe Rd. Mon., Sept. 1, Labor Day 7 p.m., Mincha 451-0990 458-4739 Open 7 a.m.-7 p.m. 8:30 a.m. Cycle 7:30 p.m., Dancing with Torahs Mon., Sept. 14, Rosh Hashanah 1 Sat., Sept. 5, Selichot 8:30 a.m. BP 9:30 a.m., Residents will attend 8 p.m., Program followed by Selichot Mon., Oct. 5, Shemini Atzeres/ 9:30 a.m. Cardio Challenge services at Adath Jeshurun Service Simchas Torah 2 10:30 a.m. Cycle 10 a.m., Holiday Service Tues., Sept. 22, Kol Nidrei Sun., Sept. 13, Erev Rosh Hashanah 10:30 a.m. Deep Water 12 p.m., Yizkor Memorial Service and 4 p.m., Services in the SHC Cherokee 8 p.m., Service All other classes cancelled for this day. Meditation Park Synagogue 7 p.m., Mincha Mon., Sept. 14, Rosh Hashanah 1 Sun., Sept. 13, Erev Rosh Hashanah 8 p.m., Dancing with Torahs Wed., Sept. 23, Yom Kippur 10 a.m., Morning Service Closes at 6 p.m. 9:30 a.m., Residents will attend 10:30 a.m., Family Service Group fitness classes that end after Tues., Oct. 6, Simchas Torah Day services at Adath Jeshurun 5 p.m., Tashlich Service at Cherokee 5:30 p.m. are canceled. 10 a.m. Holiday Service 6:30 p.m. Neilah, SHC Cherokee Park Lake off Grinstead Dr. Mon., Sept. 14, Rosh Hashanah 1 11:15 a.m., Dancing with Torahs Solarium for break the fast Tues., Sept. 15, Rosh Hashanah 2 Closed Keneseth Israel Mon., Sept. 28, Sukkot 10 a.m., Morning Service Tues., Sept. 15, Rosh Hashanah 2 2531 Taylorsville Rd. 10:15 a.m., Services in the SHC Fri., Sept. 18, Shabbat Shuvah Closed 459-2780 Cherokee Park Solarium or Sukkah 6:15 p.m., Kabbalat Shabbat Service RSVPs for childcare and all KI holi- Tues., Sept. 22, Erev Yom Kippur Mon., Oct. 5, Shemini Atzeret, day activities and events from Selichot Sat., Sept. 19, Shabbat Shuvah Closes 6 p.m. Simchat Torah and Yizkor through Simchat Torah are due by 10:30 a.m., Morning Service Group fitness classes that end after 10:15 a.m., SHC Cherokee Park September 4. 5:30 p.m. are canceled. Synagogue Tues., Sept. 22, Erev Yom Kippur Sat., Sept. 5, Shabbat Selichot 8 p.m., Kol Nidre Wed., Sept. 23, Yom Kippur 9:30 a.m., Morning Service Closed The Temple Wed., Sept. 23, Yom Kippur 8:47 p.m. Havdalah 5101 U.S. Highway 42 10 a.m., Morning Service Sun., Sept. 27, Erev Sukkot 10 p.m., Selichot Service 423-1818 1 p.m., Family Service Closes 6 p.m. Sun., Sept. 6 2:15 p.m., Afternoon Service Group fitness classes that end after Sat., Sept. 5, Selichot 10 a.m., Cemetery Service 4:30 p.m., Yizkor Service followed by 5:30 p.m. are canceled. 7:30 p.m., Oneg 5:45 p.m., Afternoon Service followed Neilah 8 p.m., Selichot Service (Waller Chapel) Mon., Sept. 28, Sukkot by reJEWvenation Workshop 9 p.m. Rabbi’s Tisch Sun., Sept. 27, Erev Sukkot Closed Sun., Sept. 13, Erev Rosh Hashanah 4 p.m., Sukkah Decorating followed Sun., Sept. 13, Erev Rosh Hashanah Sun., Oct. 4, Erev Simchat Torah 7 p.m., Mincha Service by Dinner and Service 6 p.m., Classical Service (Main Closes 6 p.m. Mon., Sept. 14, Rosh Hashanah 1 Sanctuary) Mon., Sept. 28, Sukkot Group fitness classes that end after 9 a.m., Morning Service 6 p.m., Children’s Service – up to age 8 10:30 a.m., Morning Service 5:30 p.m. are canceled. 10:30 a.m., Family Service (Waller Chapel) Sat., Oct. 3, Simchat Torah Mon., Oct. 5, Simchat Torah 5 p.m., Tashlich Service at Big Rock 8 p.m., Regular Service (Main 9:30 a.m. Sukkot Tot Shabbat Closed 6:30 p.m. New Year’s Party Sanctuary) 7 p.m., Afternoon Service 8 p.m., Contemporary Service led by TiLTY (Waller Chapel) Tues., Sept. 15, Rosh Hashanah 2 9 a.m., Morning Service Mon., Sept. 14, Rosh Hashanah 1 10:30 a.m., Family Service 10 a.m., Hugim and Babysitting 7 p.m., Afternoon Service (Infants through Grade 3) 8:31 p.m., Havdalah 10 a.m., Morning Service (Sanctuary) Immediately following services – Wed., Sept. 16, Fast of Gedaliah Tashlich (Captain Quarters’ dock) Sat., Sept. 19, Shabbat Shuvah Fri., Sept. 18, Erev Shabbat Shuvah 9:30 a.m., Morning Service 6:30 p.m., Yahrzeit Service Tues., Sept. 22, Erev Yom Kippur 7 p.m., Erev Shabbat Service with 7 p.m., Kol Nidre Shir Chadash Choir 8 p.m., Oneg Shabbat Wed., Sept. 23, Yom Kippur 9:30 a.m., Morning Service Sat., Sept. 19, Shabbat Shuvah 10:30 a.m., Family Service 9 a.m., Torah Study 11:30 a.m. (approx.), Yizkor 10:30 a.m., Morning Service 5 p.m., Study with Rabbi Tues., Sept. 22, Erev Yom Kippur/ 6 p.m., Afternoon Service Kol Nidrei Services 7 p.m., Ne’ilah 6 p.m., Classical Service (Main Sun., Sept. 27, Erev Sukkot Sanctuary) 2:30 p.m., Hunger Walk 6 p.m., Children’s Service – up to age 8 6:15 LBSY Sukkah Party (Waller Chapel) 7 p.m., Services 8 p.m., Regular Service (Main Sanctuary) Mon., Sept. 28, Sukkot 1 9:30 a.m., Morning Services Wed., Sept. 23, Yom Kippur 5:45 p.m., Afternoon Services 10 a.m., Hugim and Babysitting (Infants-Grade 3) Tues. Sept 29, Sukkot Day 2 10 a.m., Morning Service (Main 9:30 a.m., Morning Services Sanctuary) 5:45 p.m., Afternoon Services 12 p.m. Service of Healing and Sat., Oct. 3, Shabbat Chol HaMoed Holiness with Rabbi Rooks 9:30 a.m. Morning Service (Main Sanctuary) 7 p.m., Beer in the Booth 12 p.m., Educational Session with Rabbi David Sun. Oct. 4, Hoshana Rabba 1 p.m., Educational Session with 8:45 a.m. Morning Service at AJ Rabbi Rapport 12 p.m., Pizza in the Hut 2 p.m., Afternoon Service (Sanctuary) 5:45 p.m., Evening Service at KI

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AJ Invites Community to Help Make the Food Desert Bloom he community is invited to help farmers’ markets also tend toward the this benefit will help subsidize shares for 2006. the food desert bloom at Con- east side of the city. folks who can’t afford that price. Speakers will include Moskowitz, gregation Adath Jeshurun on This year AJ will introduce its Seli- Each Fresh Stop also features a local founder and director of New Roots; T Saturday, September 5, at 8:45 chot service with a presentation of New chef who demonstrates cooking with the a spoken word presentation by poet p.m. Roots, an organization that, through vegetables available that week and a flyer and assistant director Amber Burns; Ten years ago, Adath Jeshurun helped the leadership of Karyn Moskowitz, has with recipe ideas. Uber Farm Liaison Mary Montgomery musicians flooded out of their homes worked toward bringing the fresh pro- AJ’s musical guest will be Keyvoko, whose life was changed by the orga- and clubs by Hurricane Katrina. The duce of Kentucky farmers to the West also known as Mechie, an emerging nization; Pastor Shirley Burke whose congregation provided them with a End on a bi-weekly basis so access to artist carrying the sound of Soul, R&B, church, Coke Memorial United Method- weekend of gigs to supplement their in- healthy comestibles can be shared more and hip hop to the next destination in ist, hosts the Smoketown Neighborhood come and give them a sense of normalcy equitably. time. Mechie, is a graduate of DuPont Fresh Stop, and one of the many chefs among the tumult. It’s quite simple: Most of us are blessed Manual/Youth Performing Arts School, who help people learn how to make tasty That’s when AJ to be of middle income or higher. For us, and attended University of Louisville recipes from the veggies and fruits of the began its pre-Se- a share or grocery bag of fresh produce where he founded the first Performing week. lichot jam tradi- costs $25. Shares purchased through Arts Organization, THETA BETA in tion. This time, it’s about mak- ing a food desert bloom. Beyond the Bagel: Breaking the Fast with Flair Many of us in by Shannon Sarna custom dill lemon caper cream cheese your bagel spread. This can be made one the Jewish com- will only intensify when you let them sit or two days ahead of time munity are blessed NEW YORK (JTA) – By the time the overnight in the fridge. with the availabili- fast is over on Yom Kippur, the last thing Note: If you plan to make your own INGREDIENTS Keyvoko ty of quality fresh you want to be doing is patchkeing in gravlax, you must start at least four days 12 ounces cream cheese, at room tem- foods whether we the kitchen to prepare lots of food. And in advance of serving, or up to a week, perature get them from as much as I can’t wait to shove a bagel otherwise the fish will not be ready to 2 teaspoons lemon zest Paul’s, Whole and cream cheese with all the fixins in eat. 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice Foods, Trader my face, I also like to enjoy something 2 teaspoons whole capers, chopped Joe’s, or even Kro- sweet, something salty and something a Homemade Gravlax roughly ger. The West End little fresh with my traditional post-fast (by Vered Meir) 1 tablespoon fresh chopped dill of Louisville is not carbs. This recipe for homemade gravlax Pinch of salt and pepper from California blogger is simple to so flush with op- I recommend preparing the quinoa DIRECTIONS portunities to ac- salad ahead of time, and when the fast make and presents so beautifully on a platter. The first time I made this reci- Add all ingredients to a bowl. Mix quire fresh foods. is over, serve it on top of labne for an together until flavors are incorporated. Further, those easy and healthful salad. The rich, sweet pe I couldn’t believe how easy it was and why it had taken so long. It is the perfect Place in a glass bowl and cover with Kentucky farmers coffee cake challah can also be baked plastic wrap. Refrigerate 24-48 hours Karyn Moskowitz who participate in ahead of time. And the flavors of the accompaniment for your bagel platter after Yom Kippur or on top of latkes at until ready to serve. Garnish with addi- Hanukkah. tional dill if desired. INGREDIENTS Coffee Cake Challah 2 pounds fresh center-cut wild salmon Yield: 2 large loaves fillet, skin on Coffee cake is one of my weakness ½ cup kosher salt foods, and I love an indulgent slice af- ½ cup sugar ter fasting on Yom Kippur. This year I 2 tablespoons peppercorns decided to combine two of my favorite 2 teaspoons crushed juniper berries things to bake into one beautiful and (can be purchased at Whole Foods, delicious treat: coffee cake challah. This Fairway, or specialty food stores) makes 2 large loaves, so it is enough to 7-8 large sprigs fresh dill serve for a large crowd or freeze one to 1-2 shots of gin or vodka save for later. If you freeze one, wait to add glaze until you defrost it and are DIRECTIONS ready to serve. In a bowl, combine the salt, sugar, peppercorns, and juniper berries. INGREDIENTS Line a glass dish that will fit your For the dough: salmon fillet with 2 large pieces of plas- 1½ tablespoons yeast tic wrap and sprinkle half of your salt 1 teaspoon sugar and sugar mixture onto the bottom. 1 1/4 cup lukewarm water Lay half of your dill sprigs down, then 4½-5 cups all-purpose flour (I prefer cover with your salmon fillet. Sprinkle King Arthur brand) the remaining mixture on top of the fil- ¾ cup sugar let, then cover with the remaining sprigs ¼ cup vegetable oil of dill and your shots of alcohol, and ½ tablespoon salt then wrap everything as tightly as you 2 teaspoons vanilla can in the plastic. Leave it in the dish, 2 large eggs as the salt will create a brine for the fish. For the crumb topping and filling: Refrigerate for 3 or 4 days, depending 1¾ cups all-purpose flour on the thickness of your filet. The lox 1 cup packed light brown sugar is finished when the salmon’s hue has 1 heaping teaspoon cinnamon transitioned from pink to deep orange. ¼ teaspoon coarse sea salt Before serving, discard the dill and 1½ sticks cold butter or margarine, cut rinse the fillet of the brine, peppercorns into small pieces and juniper berries. Slice thinly against 1 cup chopped pecans the grain with a sharp knife. Serve with 1 egg, beaten sliced lemon and capers. For the glaze: Variation: Try a layer of shredded 2 cups powdered sugar raw beets on the non-skin side of your 1 teaspoon vanilla fillet before wrapping. After the lox is 4 tablespoons milk or almond milk finished curing, each of your slices will have a purple or dark pink edge to it. DIRECTIONS In a small bowl place yeast, 1 tea- Lemon Dill Caper Cream Cheese spoon sugar and lukewarm water. Allow Yield: 6-8 servings to sit around 5-10 minutes, until it be- What’s better than serving your ba- comes foamy on top. gels with capers and dill and slices of In a large bowl or stand mixer fitted lemon? Adding them into one tasty with whisk attachment, mix together 1 homemade cream cheese to serve with see BREAK FAST page 19 AUGUST 28, 2015 Y 13 ELUL 5775 Y Community 19

Why Shemini Atzeret Is the Pinnacle of the High Holidays Season by Sarah Chandler According to the agrarian roots of the this precarious time. In the Yom Kip- ized faith that the coming year’s rains Jewish calendar, the date of Shemini pur Avodah service, the following prayer would fall just in time. EW YORK (JTA) – You might Atzeret is timed to the start of the rainy of the high priest is recited: “When the Today we still beat willow branch- not know it, but Shemini Atzeret season in Israel. In the holiday’s musaf world is in need of rain, do not permit es on the last day of Sukkot, Hoshan- is the pinnacle of the High Hol- (additional) service, we recite Tefill- the prayers of the travelers with regard na Rabba, pleading for salvation in the N idays season. Not Rosh Hasha- at Geshem, the prayer for rain, in which to rain to gain entrance before You.” form of rain. Then, having completed a nah, when our fates for the year are we ask God not only for rain but for the The prayers and sacrifices of the full week of waving the four species on traditionally written, nor Yom Kippur, right amount of rain – “livracha velo High Holidays were meant to prove our Sukkot – each of which requires a signif- when they are sealed. Shemini Atzeret, liklala” (for a blessing and not a curse); worth so that the harvest season con- icant amount of water to produce – we the oft-forgotten coda that comes at the rain that will sustain a people with fer- tinued smoothly and we merited rain set it down and wait for the ultimate end of the Sukkot festival, trumps them tile crops, not drown them in torrential once it was time to plant again. In an- judgment. all. floods. cient times, Sukkot opened with a wa- It makes sense that Diaspora Jews That’s not just my opinion. The rabbis Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur ter-drawing ritual which, by pouring out tend not to focus on the agricultural and ancient Israelites knew it, too. merely functioned as preparation for the remains of last year’s water, symbol- roots of the High Holidays. As citizens of an industrialized society, praying for rain tends not to be at the top of our to-do lists. Most of us simply take it for Place each challah on a parchment additional extra virgin olive oil granted that substantial food will be BREAK FAST paper (or silpat) lined baking sheet. shipped in from wherever it can grow. Continued from page 18 DIRECTIONS Allow challah to rise another 30-60 see SHEMINI ATZERET page 21 1/2 cups flour, salt and sugar. After the minutes, or until you can see the size has Rinse quinoa well. water-yeast mixture has become foamy, grown and challah seems light. Place quinoa and 1 1/4 cups water, 1 add to flour mixture along with oil and Whisk the egg in a small bowl. Brush teaspoon olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt and vanilla. Mix thoroughly. on top of each challah. Top each challah 1/4 teaspoon pepper into a small pot. Add another cup of flour and eggs un- with remaining crumb topping. Bring to a boil and then reduce heat to til smooth. Switch to the dough hook at- Bake for 25-26 minutes, or until low for 10 minutes. Remove from heat, tachment if you are using a stand mixer. crumbs are golden brown. Allow to cool fluff with a fork and cover again for an- Add another 1-1½ cups flour and then 10-15 minutes. other 5-10 minutes. remove from bowl and place on a floured Whisk together powdered sugar, va- Mix quinoa with cucumbers, toma- surface. Knead remaining flour into nilla and milk (or almond milk) in a toes, lemon juice and zest, mint, parsley, dough, continuing to knead for around small bowl. Drizzle on top of challah us- and salt and pepper to taste. This step 10 minutes (or however long your hands ing small spoon. can be prepared a day ahead and placed will last). Don’t add more flour then the in the fridge. dough needs – the less flour, the lighter Red Quinoa Tabouleh with Labne When ready to serve, spread labne all the dough. I was never much of a quinoa fan un- over A large plate. Top labne with the Place dough in a greased bowl and til I tried the red quinoa salad at Mish quinoa tabouleh. Drizzle with addition- cover with damp towel. Allow to rise 3 Mish in Montclair, NJ. I fell in love with al good-quality olive oil and an extra or 4 hours. the salad and have been re-creating my squeeze of lemon juice. Serve immedi- To make the crumb topping: Combine own version ever since. This is a refresh- ately. flour, sugar, cinnamon and sea salt in a ing and yet hearty salad to serve as a side Editor’s Note: Shannon Sarna is the large bowl. Add cold butter or margarine dish. editor of The Nosher, a 70 Faces Media company. and mix using a pastry cutter until mix- INGREDIENTS ture resembles crumbles. Refrigerate 1 cup red quinoa until ready to use. 1 teaspoon olive oil Preheat oven to 350 degrees. water After the challah is done rising, split 8 ounces labne the dough evenly in half. Divide each 1 large English cucumber or 2 Persian half into 3 pieces. Roll each piece into a cucumbers, cut into 1/4 inch pieces snake and then flatten. Sprinkle crumb 1 large beefsteak or Jersey tomato topping inside, then pinch sides up to (diced), or pint cherry tomatoes close. Gently roll again to seal in filling. (halved) Repeat with all pieces and then braid, juice of 1/2 lemon plus 2 teaspoons zest forming into a circle and pinching to- 1/4 cup chopped flat leaf parsley gether each end of the braid. 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint Repeat with second half of dough. salt and pepper to taste 20 Community Y AUGUST 28, 2015 Y 13 ELUL 5775

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DON’T SWEAT A.C.T. PREP THE COLLEGE ESSAY! Fall Workshop Thursday, September 10 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at JFCS Mondays, Tuesdays & Wednesdays The College Essay Workshop will September 29 - October 21 help students become prepared for 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at JFCS writing an essay for any college This workshop is recommended application or scholarship. Workshop for high school juniors and seniors fee is $20. Contact Janet Poole to preparing to take the ACT. register.

The Workshop: LINKEDIN WORKSHOP Provides students with strategies to Wednesday, August 26 improve their scores. Wednesday, September 2 Helps reduce test anxiety. 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at JFCS Louis & Lee Roth Family Center Familiarizes students to the test If you are not using LinkedIn, 2821 Klempner Way format and testing conditions. you could miss out on employment Louisville, KY 40205 opportunities. JFCS can help you build A fee of $170 includes two latest the confidence to take your profile to the phone (502) 452-6341 editions of A.C.T. Prep. Textbooks. next level. fax (502) 452-6718 Limited to 20 students. To register, Learn from Rawleigh Richardson, website jfcslouisville.org contact Janet Poole at ext. 222 or MAHRM, PHR, a Human Resources [email protected]. professional and university instructor JFCS FOOD PANTRY with more than 17 years of leadership EMPLOYMENT SEARCH experience. Suggestions for August JUMPSTART A workshop fee of $20 covers both ses- • Cold cereal Meets Every Thursday for 4 Weeks sions. Contact Janet Poole to register. • Mayo, ketchup and mustard September 3 - September 24 • Snack bars • Cookies Morning or Evening Sessions • Candy Jumpstart AM 10 a.m. - noon Entrepreneurial Discovery Classes All donated food must be in its Jumpstart PM 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. Wednesday, November 11, 2015 original packaging. Please do not donate Thursday, November 12, 2015 expired items. Monetary donations may One-Time Fee of $25 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at JFCS be made to the Sonny & Janet Meyer To register, contact Janet Poole at Workshop Fee is $65 Family Food Pantry Fund. Jobs and Careers: Erin Heakin ext. 222 or [email protected] Contact Janet Poole to register. Contact Kim Toebbe at ext. 103 or ext.246 or [email protected] [email protected] for more Businesses and Credit: Jarett Duker COUNSELING & SUPPORT information. ext. 153 or [email protected]

TRAUMA INFORMED CARE RELATIONSHIP SOLUTIONS A Workshop for Grandparents Tuesday Evenings Raising Grandchildren 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. at JFCS Monday, September 21 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at JFCS JFCS is conducting a weekly clinic for couples and families who have a Join us for an informed discussion need for counseling with a reduced free to the public and professionals. fee schedule. The Workshop will be presented by Hourly sessions are available Dr. Jessica G. Eslinger PhD, LCSW Tuesday evenings at 5 p.m. or Research Protocol Manager and 6 p.m. The cost per session is Clinician at The University of Kentucky $20. Appointments are required. Center on Trauma and Children. Availability is limited.

Registration is Required. Contact Jo Contact Kathryn Fetter at ext. Ann Kalb at ext. 335 or jkalb@jfcslou- 258 or [email protected] to isville.org for more information. schedule an appointment. SUPPORT GROUPS AT JFCS

Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Support Groups Third Monday of the month, 12:30p.m. Third Wednesday of the month 10 a.m. at Kenwood Elementary Family Resource Center 7420 Justan Ave. All meetings are held at JFCS Louis Contact Jo Ann Kalb, ext. 335 & Lee Roth Family Center unless specified. Parkinson’s Caregiver Adult Children of Aging Parents Support Group Third Thursday of the month, 7 p.m. Second Thursday of the month, Contact Mauri Malka, ext. 250 1 p.m. Contact Connie Austin, ext. 305 Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group Spouses Caregiver Second Friday of the month, 2 p.m. Support Group Contact Kim Toebbe, ext. 103 Third Thursday of the month, 6 p.m. Contact Edie Mahaffey, ext. 220 Caregiver Support Group First Tuesday of the month, 4 p.m. Support groups are facilitated by JFCS and Thomas Jefferson Unitarian Church, funded by KIPDA Area Agency on Aging 4936 Brownsboro Rd. through the Older Americans Act and the Contact Naomi Malka, ext. 249 Cabinet for Health Services. AUGUST 28, 2015 Y 13 ELUL 5775 Y Community 21

Drew Corson AZA: Charles TEEN TOPICS Bessen, Ethan Grossman, Max Strull, On Sunday, August 16, Louisville BBYO held their fall term elections. Hunter The following teens were elected: Borowick, Joey Schuster, Justin Bass Drew Corson AZA Board: Jay Levine BBG Godol Charles Bessen N’siah Laina Meyerowitz Jay Levine BBG: S’gan Ethan Grossman S’ganit Izzy Geller Laina Moreh Max Strull Morah Marnina Goldberg Meyerowitz, Izzy Geller, Shaliach Hunter Borowick Sh’licha Ashley Waller Marnina Mazkir Joey Schuster Gizborit Abigail Geller Goldberg, Gizbor Justin Bass Mazkirah Alexa Marvin Ashley Waller, Kohane Godol Jacob Finke Madricha Audrey Nussbaum Abigail Geller, Alexa Marvin

subsequent pediatric fellowship in Cin- and … because I was able to sit in and be Mutchnick hopes to facilitate and MUTCHNICK cinnati. “We were planning on leaving a part of that committee, very quickly I grow that kind of commitment among Continued from page 1 after that was over,” she said, “but a posi- got … a broad knowledge of what the or- other Board members and volunteers, approach to problem solving to places tion was available at Kosair and we just ganization was working on and so have and to increase understanding within where you typically find MBAs. So my decided to stay. Louisville was a good fit continued to serve since then.” the community about what JFCS does, background is in corporate strategy, for our family.” The presidency of JFCS is a two-year how the agency can meet their needs product and program strategy,” she said. A year or two later, Mutchnick began commitment and Mutchnick is eager and how they can find a niche for them As she takes the helm at JFCS, she the journey that led to her current po- to take this high-functioning agency to to volunteer and use their skills. brings a diverse wealth of experience to sition with JFCS. She decided to partic- the next level. “There’s a lot going on at JFCS Executive Director Judy Fre- inform her leadership. She’s worked for ipate in the Jewish Federation’s Young the organization and I hope to … con- undlich Teill and Mutchnick share “a large corporations, including General Leadership Development program. tinue the great work that’s been done in strong suspicion” that if more people Motors, and smaller ones like a start up YLD was a two-year program – a year leadership. I’m really inspired right now had a better understanding of JFCS, it in the San Francisco Bay area. of meetings during which participants by how strong the board is and how en- would be easier and more attractive for “When I graduated from college, I was learned about the community and were gaged individuals are.” more people to engage and connect with a Peace Corps volunteer for a few years,” able to hone their leadership skills and a Board members not only attend meet- the agency. Mutchnick said. “I taught math and sci- year of service as an intern on a Jewish ings and contribute there, she observed, “The staff there at JFCS does a great ence at a secondary school in Ghana. … agency board. but they are bringing their interests and job at helping people be volunteers and it was a very formative experience and a “I was placed as a board intern at skills to many other parts of the orga- helping them be ambassadors,” Mutch- great adventure at the same time. JFCS,” she explained, “and that was the nization, she observed. “We have board nick added, “both because they have “I’ve always been involved volunteer- year they were doing a strategic plan. It members who are leaders of various ad- great experience and they make volun- ing in some capacity,” she continued. As was the first time they had done a stra- visory committees that aren’t typically teering a worthwhile endeavor.” a high school student, she volunteered tegic plan in quite some time …. Since I board roles. And there are board mem- In addition to her responsibilities at at a nursing home with Alzheimer’s had some background in that, I joined bers who are hosting parties in their JFCS, Mutchnick is Board treasurer for patients. “I used to do volunteer work that committee as an intern. houses to help people understand what the Virginia Chance School. with breast cancer patients when I was “It was such a great way to get to know we do with senior services and things The Mutchnicks have two children, in graduate school just helping them about what the organization does,” like that.” Gabe, 14, and Mimi, 9. try to make sense of all the information Mutchnick continued. “That was the that they get when they have a diagno- year that they recommitted to the mis- sis.” That work was ground-breaking sion and vision of the organization and and today, a growing number of onco- had all the intense discussions about logical practices are turning to patient identity and principles. I was deeply in- advocates to help patients navigate the terested, deeply moved by both the indi- trauma of the diagnosis, the mountains viduals who were around the table and of information and the difficult choices by this organization that had a commit- that must be made. ment in these broad areas. Mutchnick and her husband, Ian, a “It was kind of like the best success pediatric neurosurgeon, arrived in Lou- story for the Young Leadership Devel- isville in 2003 so he could do his residen- opment program,” she added. “I came cy at the University of Louisville and his in and saw how the organization worked

our weeks of repentance with the bless- SHEMINI ATZERET ing of rain affirms our lack of dominion; Continued from page 19 on the other, calling out to God implores Theologically, we’ve moved away from us to act by reminding us of our respon- this as well. Most contemporary reli- sibilities. gious ideologies no longer equate follow- In modern times, we need both scien- ing God’s laws with receiving enough tists and activists telling us what to do as rain for our crops to survive. The Re- well as the faith that there are systems form movement has even removed from beyond our control. It is both a recogni- its prayer books the second paragraph tion and a release of our power. of the Shema, which links observance of As we enter the High Holidays sea- the commandments to the provision of son, a renewed recognition of ancient rain, to make the bold statement that as Judaism’s relationship to the earth has modern Jews, we do not believe we can great potential to bring us closer to the influence God to change the weather. rhythms of the seasons, and in turn can And yet, scientific research increas- lead to a more sustainable future for the ingly points to the fact that human ac- planet. tions can have an effect on the climate The countdown to Shemini Atzeret – and, in turn, the weather. Moreover, no can be an awakening for us to recognize matter how technologically advanced the sanctity of our planet’s resources. our society becomes, life as we know Through honoring this often overlooked it will continue to depend on sufficient day, by calling out loud that rain should rainfall. fall, we ask that our community be And so we should continue to say Te- aligned with the natural cycles of the fillat Geshem – not because we believe earth — for blessing and not for curse. that fasting and chest pounding will (Sarah Chandler is the manager of bring rain, but because it reminds us of Farm Forward’s Jewish outreach cam- the delicate balance necessary for life to paign, which supports Jewish organiza- thrive on this planet. tions in promoting conscientious food Our petitions to God are more than choices, reducing farm animal suffering requests to act on our behalf. A respon- and advancing sustainable agriculture. sible, modern religious ethos serves two She previously was the director of the seemly contradictory functions: On the earth-based spiritual practice at Hazon’s one hand, our request that God reward Adamah Farm.) 22 Community Y AUGUST 28, 2015 Y 13 ELUL 5775

selected Paws with Purpose to be its Eliza Spring LLC for an undisclosed second grant recipient. amount. NEWSMAKERS Members of [give] 502 reviewed near- Physicians at Jewish Hospital are ly 70 grant applications to choose Paws the first in Kentucky to employ the latest Louisville-based Almost Family Inc. Medical Center Jewish Northeast, lo- with Purpose, which provides highly transcatheter aortic valve replacement announced plans to purchase Jackson- cated off Old Henry Road and the Gene skilled assistance dogs to help the dis- technology from Edwards Lifescienc- ville, FL-based Ingenios Health Co., Snyder Freeway at 2401 Terra Crossing abled be more independent. The dogs of- es, the SAPIEN 3 valve. The valve was Business First reported on July 24. It’s Blvd. fer comfort and companionship, break recently approved by the U.S. Food and the second acquisition Almost Family Like the downtown location, the down social barriers and perform var- Drug Administration for the treatment has announced this year. The compa- Brown Cancer Center at Jewish North- ious tasks. Elaine Weisberg, a Paws of high-risk patients suffering from se- ny recently acquired WillCare. Almost east offers a broad array of cancer care, with Purpose Board member, said the vere, symptomatic aortic stenosis, nar- Family’s CEO is William B. Yarmuth. including care for cancers such as lung, organization is looking forward to work- rowing of the heart valve opening. Erwin Sherman was selected as one melanoma, breast urinary tract, blad- ing with [give] 502. David Y. Chack wrote a tribute to of the Top 100 Civil Plaintiff Trial Law- der, kidneys and prostate. James Reskin, the owner of the Mar- the late Theodore Bikel: “Remembering yers by National Trial Lawyers. Mem- Eric David Gould, owner of Smoke- maduke Building, was quoted in Busi- Theodore Bikel, a Mensch Against Hate bership in the organization is limited to town USA, was featured on the Food ness First on August 14 in a story about and Prejudice” that was published in the top 100 lawyers in each state. Network Show Southern Fried Road Trip development of South Fourth Street. He American Theatre magazine on July 29. Barry Bernson has been honored on earlier this month. The show is host- said it doesn’t matter if a chain store is Insider Louisville reported that the with his seventh career Emmy award ed by Bobby and Jamie Deen, sons of put there or local stores, as long as there new location of Costco at the old Show- from the Ohio Valley chapter of the Na- Paula Deen. are more options for shoppers. case Cinemas lot will be a boon to real tional Academy of Television Arts and Jewish Hospital and University of In a related story, KentuckyOne estate in the area. The article quoted Sciences. The award in the Writer/Pro- Louisville Hospital, both part of Ken- Health announced it will sell two build- Frank Weisberg, a partner at FRA In- gram category was for the KET docu- tuckyOne Health, are among a select ings at 535-539 S. Fourth St., Business vestments, who said that Costco will mentary A History of Kentucky in 25 Ob- group of hospitals and transplant cen- First reported. The sale is meant to cut bring a higher socioeconomic group to jects. The show was also honored with a ters nationwide recognized by the U.S. costs. the area. FRA Investments owns several 2015 national Telly Award. Department of Health and Human Ser- In another related story, Jim Fox of buildings in the area. The Courier-Journal featured New vices for achievement by conducting FBM Properties LLC, who is a major Mayor Greg Fischer has named Dan- Roots and quoted Karyn Moskowitz, activities that promoted enrollment in owner in the 500 block of S. Fourth St., iel Frockt as the new Chief Financial New Roots’ director on July 27. New state organ donor registries. said he has no plans to develop or sell Officer for Metro Government. Frockt Roots is an organization that offers af- Jewish Hospital and University of his property. has served as the interim CFO and inter- fordable produce to West End residents Louisville Hospital’s awareness and Business First reported that Benja- im director of the Office of Management because there are so few groceries in registry campaigns educated staff, pa- min Breier, CEO of Kindred Health- and Budget since shortly after previous that area of town. tients, visitors and community mem- care, said his company’s integration CFO Steve Rowland’s arrest. Frockt pre- Louis Waterman was mentioned in bers on the critical need for organ, eye with Gentiva Health Services is moving viously served as the Budget Director of Business First on July 10. He was hired and tissue donors and thereby increased faster than expected. Louisville Metro for 10 years. by Goldberg Simpson to help expand its the number of potential donors on the Matt Vamvas was hired as the Jewish JCL Marketing Director Ben Gold- Family Law Practice Group. Waterman state’s donor registry. Community Center’s membership direc- enberg was named as one of Business is a former judge of Jefferson Circuit Lou Winkler of Kentucky Select tor. He had worked as a trainer. First’s “20 People to Know in Non-Prof- Court, Family Division 4. Properties was quoted in Business First The Courier-Journal featured a front- its” on July 24. He discussed the impor- Jewish Hospital received the Amer- in an article about the rising home val- page story about Holocaust survivor Eva tance of giving back to the community ican College of Cardiology’s NCDR AC- ues in Germantown. He said the popula- Kor, who has spoken in Louisville many through giving and volunteerism. TION Registry – GWTG Platinum Per- tion there has shifted to younger people times, most recently at Indiana Universi- The Huffington Post called Louisville’s formance Achievement Award for 2015. who want more affordable homes. ty Southeast in February. Festival of Faiths one of the eight top Jewish Hospital is one of only 319 hospi- Insider Louisville reported that Mi- The story was about how now-con- spiritual sites in America. The Festival, tals nationwide to receive the honor. chael Trager-Kusman opened a new victed Nazi Oskar Groening, known as which theologian Richard Rohr has af- Patients seeking the expertise of the bar in Nulu called Galaxie. the “accountant of Auschwitz,” hugged fectionately called “the Sundance of the James Graham Brown Cancer Center “The concept came from something her and kissed her on the cheek during Sacred,” began in 1985 as a local inter- can now take advantage of a new loca- we thought the neighborhood could use, his trial in April. Kor opened the CAN- faith effort in conjunction with the res- tion. It is inside KentuckyOne Health’s which was a bar,” Beverage Director DLES Holocaust Museum and Educa- toration of the historic Roman Catholic Doug Petry said. “A neighborhood bar at tion Center in Terre Haute, IN. Cathedral of the Assumption. The Fes- a reasonable price point.” Heaven Hill Brands has entered into tival “has grown to become an interna- Jonathan Blue is planning to get a definitive agreement to acquire Deep tionally recognized event that attracts back into the sports business, Business Eddy Vodka, the fastest-growing spirits thousands of people,” the author writes. First reported. Five years ago, he sold brand in the U.S., and its distillery from BEST, a sports broadcast business, and signed a five-year noncompete agree- ment. Now that five years is over. He de- Steve Trager Is Named to Inaugural Class of clined to reveal the new brand. Business First Forty Under 40 Hall of Fame Jonathan Wolff, who has composed music for many TV shows, including Louisville Busi- portant contributions at their business- Seinfeld, has started his own speaking ness First an- es and in the community” after the year business. He tells stories from his many nounced in its they were selected to the newspaper’s years as a Hollywood insider. His web- August 21 edition Forty Under 40 List. The inaugural class site is Seinfeldmusicguy.com. that it is establish- includes Steve Trager, Dave Calzi and Business First reported that the Re- ing a Forty Under Patti Swope. Peking City Express public Building downtown, which is 40 Hall of Fame “I am flattered and honored,” Trager co-owned by Blue Venterra – whose “to recognize out- said. “This award is clearly a reflection 4000 Dutchmans Ln principal is Jonathan Blue – and 429 standing Louis- of the people I’ve had the good fortune (next to Senor Iguanas) Associates LLC, has been sold to Hud- ville executives to work with and the success we’ve had son Holdings Inc, of Delray Beach, FL. who have contin- at Republic Bank. This is not about me. (502) 891 0388 The group, [give] 502, which is made ued to make im- I’m just one of the team.” www.pekingcityexpress.com up of more than 40 young professionals, Steve Trager Mon-Sat: 11:am - 9:00pm Sunday: Closed Luncheon Special Starting at $6.50 Mon-Sat: 11:00am - 3:00pm $2 off $20 dinner purchase $20 dinner $2 off $1 off any dinner entrée Not valid with other offers Not valid with other offers One coupon per person One coupon per One coupon per person One coupon per Expires 12/31/15 Expires 12/31/15 AUGUST 28, 2015 Y 13 ELUL 5775 Y Community 23

holiest days of the year, set aside for deep crumbs) into the Middle Fork of Bear- introspection. Rabbi Michael Wolk will grass Creek. Monday, September 14, at AROUND TOWN lead a discussion exploring how you can 5 p.m. The entrance to the park is at the make Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur north end of Valletta Lane. Free and Hear the President’s Live congregation in the main sanctuary into a truly spiritual experience. This open to the public. For more details, con- Webcast on Iran Deal prayers to lead Ein Keloheinu and Adon session will enrich your understanding tact Yonatan Yussman at yyussman@ U.S. President Barack Obama will Olam. Services conclude with a yummy and experience of the holidays, no mat- kenesethisrael.com or 502-459-2780. ter your level of observance. have a live webcast on August 28 at 2:10 Kiddush. KI to Celebrate Rosh Hashanah p.m. to address the North American Jew- The family Shabbat meets the first Join Rabbi Wolk after evening Min- yan on Sunday, September 6. Minyan with New Year’s Party ish Community on the Iran agreement. and third Saturday of the month at Come to shul a little early for evening The event is co-sponsored by the by The 10:30-11:30 a.m. Free and open to the begins at 5:45 p.m. Free and open to the public. For more details, contact Yona- services on the first day of Rosh Hasha- Jewish Federations of North America public. For more details, contact Yona- nah, or walk over after Tashlich and join and the Conference of Presidents of Ma- tan Yussman at yyussman@kenesethis- tan Yussman at yyussman@kenesethis- rael.com or 502-459-2780. as they usher in a sweet new year with jor American Jewish Organizations. To rael.com or 502-459-2780. cake and champagne! Monday, Septem- register, visit www.jewishfederations. Meditation Offered on the Zodiac ber 14, at 6:30 p.m. at Keneseth Israel Con- org/president. AJ Hosts Celebration Shabbat The community is invited to Adath Signs in Jewish Tradition gregation. Free and open to the public. AJ Has Short & Sweet Jr. Jeshurun to celebrate with those having The Talmud identifies the 12 signs of For more details, contact Yonatan Congregation birthdays and anniversaries during Sep- the zodiac with the 12 lunar months of Yussman at yyussman @kenesethisrael. Join Deborah Slosberg on August 29 tember. Celebrants are invited to partic- the Jewish calendar. In more mystical com or 502-459-2780. Jewish teaching, we find that we have at 10:30 a.m. at Adath Jeshurun to be- ipate in a group aliyah during morning NCJW Has Open Meeting, Tours gin a new season of Short & Sweet Jr. worship services on Saturday, Septem- the ability to take energy from each Zo- diac sign to employ during that month Bellarmine Show House Congregation services. Short & Sweet is ber 5 at 9:30 a.m. The National Council of Jewish Wom- a family service for students in grades to enrich our lives and our relationships The Temple Selichot Observance with G-d and with our fellow man. en will have its Open Meeting Event Kindergarten through 7, their parents Wednesday, September 16, at 11:15 a.m. and grandparents. Includes Music and Rabbi’s Tisch Rabbi Avrohom Litvin has studied The haunting service of Selichot sets and taught meditation for the past 10 at Verbena, 10639 Meeting St. No. 104, Rabbi David Leads Study Torah the stage for The Days of Awe. Like an years. He will now lead a guided medi- Prospect, KY. After lunch at Verbena, on Saturday Mornings overture to a great symphony, it calls to ation series on the signs of the Zodiac as the group will tour “The Charleston,” Study Torah in The Temple’s Fishman us: time to settle down, time to pay at- they relate to Jewish lore and mysticism. at Norton Commons, which is the Bel- Library 9-10 a.m. Saturdays before the tention, time to begin the sincere work Classes will be on or just prior to each larmine Show House. morning service to read and discuss the of turning and returning. new lunar month at 7 p.m. at Chabad Menu choices are available online at Torah portion of the week over good cof- The themes for the High Holy Days, House, 1654 Almara Circle. The next ncjwlou.org or by calling 502-458-5566. fee, bagels and other treats. This class is both musical and liturgical, are pre- class will take place on September 9. Please make a selection in advance. Cost taught by Rabbi David Ariel-Joel. sented in the most meaningful blend of A $5 donation is suggested but not is $25 per person, which includes the ancient and modern tradition. In the old required, and refreshments are served. show house ticket. The Temple Young Adults Host RSVP by September 11. Send pay- Paint. Drink. Have Fun country, this service customarily began For more information, call Chabad at at midnight when our ancestors were ment to NCJW, Louisville Section, 1250 The Temple’s Young Adults group will 502-459-1770. All are welcome. literally awakened from their slumber Bardstown Road, Ste. 26, Louisville, KY be painting Sunday, August 30, 5:30-8 to attend synagogue to recite prayers of KI Has Big Rock Birthday 40204. p.m. at Pinot’s Palette. Pizza and soda penitence. Shabbat – Mitzvah Edition will be provided, beer and wine will be AJ Offers Conversational and For more than 50 years, The Temple Keneseth Israel will have a Kabbalat available for purchase. Food will be avail- Prayerbook Hebrew has held this late night service at 10:30 Shabbat birthday celebration on Friday, able at 5:30 p.m., and painting begins Adath Jeshurun is offering two free p.m. so that people would return home September 11, at 6 p.m. at Big Rock Park. promptly at 6 p.m. This is a 21-and-older Hebrew classes to anyone in the com- by midnight. This year, at the request Bring your own picnic blanket, dairy/ event; you will be asked to provide your munity interested in furthering their of the rabbis and the Worship & Ritual veggie food, drinks and games for a ID to attend. RSVP on The Temple’s Jewish education. Beginning Conversa- Committee, the service has been moved picnic dinner after Kabbalat Shabbat. website at www.thetemplelouky.org or tional Hebrew and Prayerbook Hebrew earlier on September 5. With the hopes Some seating is available at the park. by calling Becky King at 502-212-2028. will be taught by Deborah Slosberg. that more people will be able to partici- Save room for ice cream and birthday cake. The group will also celebrate all The classes will take place on Sundays Movies and More Are Shown at pate in this first taste of our annual time at 10 and 11 a.m. at AJ. The class dates Adath Jeshurun of repentance, the dessert reception will the September KI birthdays! Plus, the group will be sharing all the mitzvah are September 20 and 27. For more in- Bring your friends and enjoy free mov- begin at 7:30 p.m. formation, contact Deborah Slosberg at ies and more. All shows begin at 3 p.m. The creative service, with music by projects they’ve been working on this past month. [email protected] or 502- at Adath Jeshurun, 2401 Woodbourne Shir Chadash, will be 8-9 p.m. followed 458-5359. Avenue, and are open to the community. by our first ever Rebbe’s Selichot Tisch – Free and open to the public. For more The September showing will be on Tues- a mystical, experiential journey of story details, contact Yonatan Yussman at KI Has Free Jewish Yoga Class day, September 1, and will feature The and song. All are invited to join in any por- [email protected] or 502- Keneseth Israel has a Jewish yoga Cincinnati Kid. tions of this year’s service of forgiveness. 459-2780. class, which is an in-depth, comparative AJ Celebrates Grandparents look at the Jewish and yogic traditions. Study Torah Wednesdays at The Lost Tribe, Lenz, Cantor Hordes The class looks at ways in which these Temple with Rabbi Rapport Featured at KI Selichot Service All grandparents are invited to the Adath Jeshurun bimah on Saturday, two wonderful traditions support each Rabbi Rapport’s Torah Study will Jump start the High Holidays with an other and share many commonalities. continue with a special Summer Ses- inspiring Selichot service at Keneseth September 12, for an aliyah in their honor. Grandchildren are invited to ac- In addition to discussion, the workshops sion at 10:45 a.m. Wednesdays. The Israel on September 5. Watch Klezmer always offer an experiential component, group will delve into the lives of more band Lost Tribe at 9 p.m., and then Can- company their proud grandparents. The service begins at 9:30 a.m. such as yoga, meditation and breathing fascinating Jews as he continues with tor Sharon Hordes and acclaimed jazz practices. Teachers: Cantor Hordes and “The Torah of Lives Well Lived.” This guitarist Pat Lentz lead the Selichot ser- AJ Has Guest Speaker During Katey Brichto. class traces the lives of famous Jewish vice at 10 p.m. Enjoy High Holiday-in- Ley’l Rosh Hashanah Services Next meeting date is Sunday, Sep- figures throughout history and the les- spired food such as kreplach, chopped On Sunday, September 13, during tember 20, at 3:15 p.m. at KI. Free and sons of Torah their lives can teach. Each liver, apples and honey, sweet kugel, 5:45 p.m. Ley’l Rosh Hashanah services, open to the public. For more details con- session stands alone and unfolds a life of honey cake and more! Free and open worshippers will hear a talk titled “My tact Yonatan Yussman at yyussman@ meaning and many lessons to be shared to the public. For more details, contact Message to the Jews on Rosh Hasha- kenesethisrael.com or 502-459-2780. from men and women who changed Yonatan Yussman at yyussman@ke- nah,” given by Dr. Melanie-Prejean Sul- the world, whose lives are a chapter of nesethisrael.com or 502-459-2780. livan, director of Campus Ministry at Hadassah, JCRC Offer Israel Advocacy Workshop Torah. No registration is required. The AJ Has Annual Cemetery Service Bellarmine University. Sullivan spoke at class meets in the Klein Center. this year’s Melton graduation ceremony As another school year begins, col- Pay tribute to your loved ones by vis- lege campuses are again a flash point Join Jews and Brews Torah Study iting their graves and by remembering at AJ. The community is welcome to at- tend. for anti-Israel campaigns. On Sunday, with Rabbi Wolk them most vividly. Sunday, September 6, September 20, at 7 p.m., join Jewish Join Rabbi Michael Wolk for “Jews at 1 p.m. at the AJ Cemetery, 2926 Pres- Chabad Marks Rosh Hashanah Community Relations Council Director and Brews,” a one-hour class in which ton Hwy. with Services and Dinner Matt Goldberg for an informative dis- participants study the weekly Torah por- Chabad Hosts Shofar-Making Chabad invites the community to cussion about how to best respond to tion through the prisms of both ancient Workshop celebrate Rosh Hashanah together on demands to “Boycott, Divest and Sanc- and modern commentary while enjoying Chabad invites the community to Sunday, September 13, with a 7:30 p.m. tion” at the local and national levels. Ha- a cup (or cups?) of coffee. Free and open blow its horn – literally. Rabbi Chaim holiday service followed by dinner. This dassah members and others interested to the public. Jews and Brews meets on Litvin will lead a shofar-making work- free program is open to the entire Jew- in learning more about Israel advocacy Wednesday mornings at 11 a.m. at the shop in which each participant will be ish community. are welcome. Hors d’oeuvres and drinks JCC library. The class will meet Septem- able to create his or her own shofar from Dinner costs are $36 for adults, $18 for will be provided, and donations to sup- ber 2 and 9, and then be on hiatus until a raw ram’s horn. The program will take children younger than 13, and free for port Hadassah’s Israel programs will October 2. For more information con- place on Sunday September 6, at 3 p.m., children younger than 4. Reservations be solicited. This event takes place at tact Yonatan Yussman at yyussman@ and will be at the Chabad House at 1654 for dinner can be made by calling 502- a private home - RSVP to louisvilleha- kenesethisrael.com or 502-459-2780. Almara Circle. Cost per person is $5, 994-9233 or emailing to rabbisusman@ [email protected] or by calling KI Family Shabbat Promises Has including the shofar. Please reserve by gmail.com. 502-645-4739 and receive a reply with the address and directions. High-Energy Fun emailing [email protected]. KI’s Tashlich Service Will Be Join Keneseth Israel for a high-energy Rabbi Wolk to Lead at Big Rock KI has Yom Kippur Study Session children’s service with stories, singing, reJEWvenation Workshop Join the Keneseth Israel community Join at Keneseth Israel for an inter- prayers, Torah and learning. At the end The High Holidays are considered the at Big Rock at Cherokee Park for Tash- active class taught by Rabbi Michael of the service, the group joins the whole lich as we cast off our sins (and bread- see AROUND TOWN page 24 24 Community Y AUGUST 28, 2015 Y 13 ELUL 5775

due to holiday scheduling. High School of Jewish Studies For more information, call Chabad at Now Enrolling AROUND TOWN 502-459-1770. All are welcome. The deadline to register for the High School of Jewish Studies is fast ap- Continued from page 23 be on Monday, Sept. 28, 7:30-8 p.m. AJ Presents 92Y Broadcast on proaching. The school is open to all Wolk. Yom Kippur represents the idea This live, 30-minute debate at WAVE Living and Aging Well rising ninth- and tenth-grade students. that God gives us a chance to start over. studios will have Shannon Cogan as On Wednesday, September 30, at 8:15 Registration, tuition payments, and Judaism appreciates the value of incre- moderator, with a three-member panel of p.m., Adath Jeshurun will present the scholarship applications may all be done mental growth, realizing that we cannot political news reporters to ask questions. next “Live from New York’s 92nd Street online. Visit the HSJS website at www. become perfect overnight. Kentucky has had only three female Y” broadcast. Howard Kushner and Ra- louisvillehsjs.org and register today. For This class will explore the nature of Lieutenant Governors: Thelma Stovall, chel Cowan will speak with Rabbi Peter more information, call Sarah Harlan at forgiveness and when we should be for- Martha Layne Collins and Crit Luallen. Rubinstein about “Living Well and Ag- 502-767-2071. giving of others. Yom Kippur afternoon The election on November 3 will add a ing Well.” A dessert reception will take NCJW Offers Low-Cost Student on Wednesday, September 23, at 5 p.m. fourth to this list. place 30 minutes prior to the broadcast. Loans Free and open to the public. For more The coalition group is comprised of: This program is free and open to the NCJW, Louisville Section is accepting details, contact Yonatan Yussman at American Association of University community. applications for Student Loans. [email protected] or 502- Women, Louisville Branch; Business Students must be attending an ac- 459-2780. and Professional Women, River City; AJ Changes Lunch & Learn Sched This fall, Adath Jeshurun is combin- credited secondary school, be Jewish, Coalition of Labor Union Women, Der- maintain exceptional grades and be Break the Fast with KI Sisterhood by City; Louisville Metro Women’s Net- ing the former Friday Lunch and Learn The Keneseth Israel Sisterhood invites Mishneh Torah class with Shabbat Text from the Louisville Metro area. work; Metropolitan Louisville Women’s If you meet these qualifications and you to Break the Fast at KI on Wednes- Political Caucus; National Council of Study, to be held following the Kiddush day, September 23, following the conclu- lunches on Shabbat mornings when there are interested in obtaining a low-inter- Jewish Women, Louisville Section; and est or no-interest educational loan con- sion of Yom Kippur services at around the Women Lawyers Association of Jef- is not a bar or bat mitzvah, sponsored 9 p.m. There is no charge for this light kiddush lunch or a Shabbat Scholar. tact NCJW, Louisville Section at 502- ferson County. 458-5566 or [email protected]. meal (not just a nosh), but reservations This group of non-profit organizations Prior knowledge of Jewish texts and are required. Free and open to the pub- have come together many times in past Hebrew is not required. These lively dis- JCC Book Club to Discuss Snow in lic. For more details, contact Yonatan to put on very successful congressional cussions are open to the community. August Yussman at yyussman@kenesethisrael. and gubernatorial debates. For more in- The next JCC Book Club will meet com or 502-459-2780. AJ Plans French-Inspired Shabbat formation, please contact Honi Marleen Dinner in the Sukkah Monday, October 19, 11 a.m. in the JCC LBSY Has Sukkot Party at KI Goldman at 502-451-4564 or e-mail hm- On Friday, October 2, Adath Jeshurun Board Room. There will be no meeting Louisville Beit Sefer Yachad and [email protected]. will host a catered French-inspired during September because of the High Keneseth Israel are throwing a party! Shabbat dinner in the Chester and Vivi- Holidays. The group will read Snow in Chabad Offers Coffee and August by Pete Hamill, a fiction book set Join them on Sunday, September 27, at Kabbalah Morning Mediation an Slosberg sukkah. 4:30 p.m. in the KI Sukkah. This fam- The event is open to adults of all ages in 1947 Brooklyn about an Irish young- Rabbi Avrohom Litvin has developed ster and a Rabbi. ily-friendly event includes lulav shakes, a series of guided meditations based and will be limited to a maximum atten- milk shakes, an edible Sukkah contest, dance of 70 participants. The cost is $25. The library, located in the JCC lobby, on the classic work of Rabbi Sholom accepts donations; but reserves the right arts and crafts and more. Dovber Schneerson (1860-1920) known All reservations must be made by Fri- Free and open to the public. For more day, September 25. Reservations can be to not keep all gifts because of mini- as the Rebbe RaShab. mum shelf room. Stop by any time to re- details, contact Yonatan Yussman at Classes are on the last Wednesday of made by calling the synagogue office at [email protected] or 502- 502-458-5359, or online at www.adathje- lax and read, or just to wait for someone. every month at the Chabad House, 1654 Sign out materials at the front desk. 459-2780. Almara Circle, at 8:15 a.m. These class- shurun.com/frenchdinner. Lieutenant Governor’s Debate is es include a relaxation exercise before September 28 and after each meditation. Coffee and A coalition of women organizations refreshments are served. The mediation are working with WAVE-TV to put on for this month will be on September 30 a historic and the only televised Lieu- on the mystical meaning of dwelling in a sukkah. The class will begin at 8:30 a.m. Chavurat Shalom meets at the Klein will bring guitar students who will tenant Governor’s debate. The event will Center at The Temple, 5101 U.S. High- perform. way 42, unless otherwise designated in A healthy and nutritious lunch is the listing. It is a community-wide pro- available at noon for $5, followed by gram and all synagogue members and the program at 1 p.m. Kosher meals Jewish residents are welcome. are available for $5 upon request in September 3 Lunch only. advance. Walk-ins welcome, but to en- sure that a lunch is available for you, September 10 RSVP by Monday of the week you plan Celebrating September birthdays and to attend to Charlaine Reynolds at 502- Grandparents’ Day. The Temple Pre- 992-0749 or email charlaine.reynolds@ schoolers will join Chavurat Shalom gmail.com. participants for a fun intergenera- Transportation to Jewish events, such Community readers tional program. as Chavurat Shalom, can be scheduled are ready, willing September 13 by calling Jewish Family & Career Ser- & able to shop today! Rosh Hashanah begins at sunset. vices’ Joy Ride at 502-333-8342. The May it be a good year for all. website is www.joyridelouisville.com. Transportation to Chavurat Shalom Reach customers September 17 Jewish Music Trivia with prizes. through Joy Ride is $5 round-trip. across Louisville with September 22 Funding for Chavurat Shalom is provided by the Jewish Community of targeted, effective ads. Yom Kippur begins at sunset. Louisville, National Council of Jewish September 24 No meeting. Put Community Women, a Jewish Heritage Fund for Ex- October 1 cellence grant, The Temple’s Men of Re- to work for you. Dr. Stephen Mattingly from the Uni- form Judaism and Women of Reform Ju- Contact Larry Singer at versity of Louisville School of Music daism, and many other generous donors. 502-418-5845 or lsinger@ jewishlouisville.org. AUGUST 28, 2015 Y 13 ELUL 5775 Y Community 25 munity to join them in celebrating this also survived by his sister Judith (War- special moment in their lives. ren) Glauber of Pepper Pike, OH, and his LIFECYCLE brother-in-law Irving Schuster of Louis- Engagement ville. He was preceded in death by his Births of Louisville, and Dr. E. David and Bar- wife, Carol Goldberg. bara Appelbaum of Rochester, N.Y. Benovitz/ Julian, or “Geeber” as he was fondly James Bennett Carrara Nathan will be an eighth grader at the Kibort known, was born on August 28, 1929, Tony and Emori Bizer Carrara an- Bernard Zell Anshe Emet Day School in Mr. and Mrs. to Bess and Sam Goldberg. He gradu- nounce the birth of their son, James Chicago and plays trumpet for the Merit Lee Benovitz hap- ated from duPont Manual High School, Bennett Carrara, born on July 29 in Conservatory’s Symphonic Band. He is pily announce Dartmouth College and received a mas- Louisville. James’ maternal grandpar- also an avid soccer and ping pong player. the engagement ter’s degree in business administration ents are Maxine and Jerry Bizer, and of their daugh- from the University of Michigan. His his paternal grandparents are Noemi Aaron Nathan ter Nancy to Mr. kindness and sense of humor were his Carrara and Anthony Carrara. James is Goldberg Adam Kibort. She trademarks. He was an institution on named in honor of his father and Emo- Aaron Nathan is the granddaugh- Main Street, where he owned and oper- ri’s father, and in memory of Emori’s Goldberg, son of ter of Mrs. Norton ated G & K Shoe Co. for many years. Aunt Bonnie Bizer. Scott and Laura Garon and the late Funeral services were at Herman Goldberg, brother Norton Garon and Helen and Bill Beno- Meyer & Son, 1338 Ellison Ave., with Whitney of Tyler and Ni- vitz. Adam is the son of Drs. Phillip and in Adath Jeshurun Cemetery. In lieu of Charlotte cole, will be called Mary Beth Kibort of Minneapolis, MN. flowers, a memorial contribution may Bailen to the Torah as a His grandparents are Mrs. Ben Kibort be made to a charity of your choice. Lisa bar mitzvah on of Minneapolis and Mr. Harold Rut- and Neal Saturday, Septem- stein of Mendota Heights, MN. Nancy Harry Rosen Bailen and ber 26, at 10:30 and Adam reside in Chicago, where she Harry Rosen, 93, died July 27 at big sister, a.m. at The Temple. Aaron is the grand- is a senior account executive for Weber Spring Lake Village in Santa Rosa, CA. Blair, are son of Murrel and Maxine Goldberg of Shandwick Public Relations and he is He was a native of Elkhart, IN, born thrilled to announce the birth of Whit- Louisville, Miles and Helene Beermann a partner in Grund and Levitt.P.C. A July 17, 1922 to the late Helen and Benja- ney Charlotte Bailen on August 9. of Highland Park, IL, and Leonard and spring wedding is panned. min Rosen. He was a graduate of Purdue Whitney is the granddaughter of San- Sandy Goldstein of Deerfield, IL. University, a World War II Army veteran dy and Jim Bailen and Dot and Charlie Aaron is a seventh-grader at North Obituaries and a retired owner of a muffler shop. Brandenburg. Her great-grandparents Oldham Middle School where he excels He is preceded in death by his par- are Shirley Bailen and Doris Bran- in nearly all of his subjects. Outside of Julian ents; his wife, Sylvia Lee Rosen; and a denburg and the late Ursel and Louis school his interests include anything Sherwood son, Jay Rosen. Eichengreen, David Bailen, Charles and everything technology-related, be- Goldberg He is survived by his daughter, Kar- Brandenburg and Frances and Edmund ing a proud member of the Maker/DIY Julian Sher- la Rosen and son-in-law, Henry Perez Schultz. community, music, hiking, camping wood Goldberg, of Santa Rosa, CA; his granddaughter, and “junking” the back roads of Mich- 85, longtime resi- Naomi Rosen of New York, NY; and his B’nai mitzvah igan with his grandparents. Aaron at- dent of Louisville, daughter-in-law, Judy Benstein, of New tends Camp Livingston every summer died on July 22 af- York, NY. Nathan Appelbaum and enthusiastically embraces the out- ter a brief illness. Graveside services were at Anshei Nathan Appelbaum, son of Dr. Daniel door experience. He is survived Sfard Cemetery, 721 Locust Lane. Ex- Appelbaum and Karin Bensinger Appel- Aaron is participating in the JFCS by his children pressions of sympathy may be made to baum and the older brother of Noa, Tess Pledge 13 program, and he joins his Michael (Marga- the donor’s favorite charity. and Mabel, will be called to the Torah as family each year distributing bike hel- ret) of Wilmette, IL, and Nancy (John) a bar mitzvah on Saturday, September mets at the Mayor’s Hike, Bike & Paddle Silverman of Cincinnati; three grand- 19, at Anshe Emet Synagogue in Chica- and working the BIAK Walk & Talk on children Hannah Silverman, Charles go. behalf of the Brain Injury Alliance of Goldberg and Olivia Silverman; and his Nathan is the grandson of Hans Kentucky. beloved “honey” Rosalind Weiss. He is see LIFECYCLE page 26 Bensinger and the late Chava Bensinger Aaron and his family invite the com- 26 Community Y AUGUST 28, 2015 Y 13 ELUL 5775

preneur. He was She was employed by the Federal gov- a passionate dog ernment for 33 years and was a member LIFECYCLE lover and fami- of Congregation Anshei Sfard. ly man. He had She was preceded in death by her Bernard B. derful care. Expressions of sympathy many “adopted” parents, Ida and William Bliss; and her Goldwin may be made to Hosparus or The Tem- sons and he was a brother, Joe Bliss Bernard B. ple in Eleanor’s memory. friend to all. She is survived by her beloved hus- Goldwin, 82, re- He is preceded band of 59 years, Bernard Lewis; her cently of Planta- Sondra Renco in death by Ado- cousin, Jon Pryweller of Indianapolis; tion, FL, passed Sondra Renco, 78, died Thursday, Au- ra and Gilbert and several nieces and nephews. away August 3. gust 20. Rosenstein, Dor- Burial was in Keneseth Israel Ceme- Bernie had been Sondra was a wonderful wife, a be- othy Kramer and tery. Herman Meyer & Son handled the a resident of the loved mother of, Beth (Mark) Pearson, JoAnn Rosenstein arrangements. Binghamton, NY, Fred Renco, Laura Thomas and Harry Musicante. Expressions of sympathy may be area for more than (Eileen) Renco. A beloved grandmother He is survived by his daughters and made to the donor’s favorite charity. 40 years, and a of, Meredith (John) Theisen, Matthew best friends, Jessica Anne Rosenstein, partner in Kent Drug Stores before sale (Becky) Pearson, Diana Thomas, Jen- Deborah Lynn Rosenstein and Jenni- of the business in 1979. na Pearson and Emily Renco, and two fer Leigh Rosenstein; his sister, Linda In Memoriam Originally from Long Beach, Long great-grandchildren, Max and Abigail. Rosenstein Goodman (Steve), nieces Island, Bernie attended school in Bing- Her family was her everything and she and nephew; his adored only grandson, Lillian Zwimmer hamton, graduating from Central High put them first, always. Talon Eugene Rosenstein; and his best On the 21st anniversary of her assas- School and then on to Albany College Sondra spent years in retail sales and friend and companion, his dog Sadie; his sination, we remember our beautiful of Pharmacy before returning to Bing- enjoyed time with her lifelong friends children’s adored partners, Kevin Dris- cousin, Lilliana Szwimer, 22, who was hamton to work in the family business. and family. She loved to cook, knit, play kell, Gloria Marshall and James Havens, the killed in the Iranian sponsored ter- He was a 33rd degree Mason, as was his Bridge and golf. She was a former mem- along with many four-legged grandchil- rorist attack on the AMIA (JCC), in the father, at the former Binghamton Lodge ber of Congregation Adath Jeshurun, dren; and his many loving sons, James Jewish quarter of Once, in downtown #177. Sisterhood, Hadassah and NCJW-Lou- Blair, Josh Crenshaw, John Farmer, Dee Buenos Aires, Argentina, on July 18, Bernie was active in the Jewish com- isville Section. Johnson, Tim Keehner, Fred Pizzonia, 1994. munity, working as part of the team She is preceded in death by the love Jesus Robles, Scottie Smith, Ron Wur- This is the first year that the world that brought the Jewish Community of her life and husband of more than 52 zel, Jerry Potts; his business partner and was able to witness the length to which Center to the area. He was also involved years, Daniel Renco; and her parents, long-time friend Ronnie Tasman; long- the Argentine government, under Pres- in bringing professional theater to the Rose and Irvin Belker. time friend Jimmy Gardner and many ident Christina Kirchner, who would area in a number of venues. After mov- Funeral services were handled by others. go to continue to cover up its long-term ing to Florida, he worked in real estate Herman Meyer & Son, 1338 Ellison Expressions of sympathy may be made collaboration with Iran. Alberto Nis- but eventually returned to his first love, Avenue, with burial in Adath Jeshurun to the Arrow Fund, PO Box 1127, Prospect, man, the Argentine prosecutor, who was pharmacy, continuing to work until Cemetery. Expressions of sympathy may KY 40059, or Bluegrass Boxer Rescue, scheduled to testify before the Argentine about 9 months before his death, men- be made to the donor’s favorite charity. PO Box 21134, Owensboro, KY 42304. Congress about the Government’s in- toring a number of young pharmacists volvement in the AMIA bombing and its and pharmacy apprentices. The evening Allen E. “Gene” Rosenstein Rachel “Rae” Lewis support of Iran, was found shot to death before his passing, he watched a Mar- Allen E. “Gene” Rosenstein, 74, passed Rachel “Rae” Lewis, 92, was born De- in his home on January 18, 2015, the day lins game with one of his daughters and away at his home on August 24. cember 3, 1922, and passed away peace- before his scheduled appearance. in previous years often attended games He was a real estate broker for more fully on Tuesday, August 25, at Jefferson From Hans Bensinger and Karin Ap- with his oldest grandson or his youngest than 40 years, and a self-made entre- Place Nursing Home. pelbaum daughter. He was preceded in death by his par- ents, Charles and Dora Goldwin and brother Joel Goldwin. Survivors include Father’s Day Special at AJ - with Pastrami his brother, Dr. Richard Goldwin (Ellen), daughters Marcia Goldwin, Lori Karpf by CD Kaplan “Who ordered the corned beef on sandwiches (On rye, with mustard) so (Jeff) and Nancy Goldwin (Carol Moran) white bread?” thick, only someone with jaws the size of and his wife of nearly 30 years, Carole Reprinted with permission from Cul- “Uh, I did.” a hippopotamus could possibly bite all (Davis), with whom he shared daughters tureMaven.com. Posted June 22, 2015. “What’s your name, son?” the way through. Michelle Ross (Rob), Jacqueline Davis he true and experiential transi- “Chuck Kaplan.” There are interviews with deli men in and Michael Davis (Paula). Numerous tional moment came during the “You been bar mitzvahed yet?” New York, of course, LA, Chicago. But, grandchildren and two great-grand- summer of my 13th year. “Yes, in February.” most of all with Ziggy Gruber in Hous- children brought much pleasure to his T This was months after the “You want these on rye bread . . . with ton, the fellow carrying the torch. and Carole’s lives. Bernie will be sorely ritual of my bar mitzvah, where I was mustard!!!!” There are heartfelt and suitably hu- missed by all who knew him. called on a cold shabbos morning to say • • • morous tributes to the food and culture the prayers over the Torah, recite my I was reminded of this story last night, of Jewish delis from such as Larry King Eleanor L. Haftarah and deliver a canned “Dear when I spent a lovely Father’s Day eve- and Jerry Stiller. Baker parents, grandparents and friends” ning at Adath Jeshurun, the synagogue Documentaries work when they cap- Eleanor L. Bak- speech provided by my rabbi. Upon the of my youth, where I became bar mitz- ture and convey the zeitgeist of their er, 98, passed away completion of which, I was considered vah. subject matter. “Deli Man” certainly August 8 at Sun- an adult, according to the tenets of my There was a deli dinner, which I shared does that. In spades. rise Senior Living. Jewish faith. with 180 or so in all, and at a table with • • • She was a reg- Obviously there was plenty more to my best friend from high school, his In addition to pastrami, corned beef, istered nurse who learn. bride and daughter (now a judge), three roast beef and turkey, lox was available enjoyed a long, That summer, as with most in my generations of one of Louisville’s Cohen at the dinner last night at AJ. Though rewarding career youth, I worked at my parents’ handbag families. The nosh was followed by a you had to go to a separate table to get it. in her profession, store at Sixth and Market Streets. On showing of the beautifully crafted and When I inquired of one of the serving specializing in pe- the fateful day, I was sent to bring back endearing documentary, “Deli Man.” ladies, if there was any cream cheese diatrics and geriatrics. Eleanor served as lunch for my dad, Sam Cohen and Joe Then a Q & A with director Erik available, she stared at me with disdain. a volunteer for the Red Cross Bloodmo- Rosenthal. They owned the dress and Greenberg Anjou. He’s the fellow I “No dairy.” bile, delivered Meals on Wheels for the shoe shops on the same block. railed against previously, which you Of course, the synagogue adheres to Jewish Community Center, where she I was to go to the deli a couple of can hear at www.culturemaven.com/ the dictates of the Kashruth. Transla- served on the Board. She was also a tu- blocks away, and bring back sandwiches. blog/2015/06/22/fathers-day-with-deli- tion: It has a kosher kitchen. Milk prod- tor for children with learning disabilities I don’t recall the name of this deli, since man. That was in jest of course. When ucts and meat don’t mix. at a special school, prior to the merger of it was not one of the more memorable of I first heard of the movie, heralded in Decades later, I’ve still not fully shak- city and county schools. Eleanor was a my youth. It had neither the panache nor its adverts as including deli mavens ev- en that inner kid, the one who dared or- member of The Temple, NCJW – Louis- longevity of Greenwald’s or Schneider’s erywhere, I was painfully aware that I, der corned beef on white. ville Section and Hadassah. on Bardstown Road, or the one run by a deli aficionado of the highest order, She was preceded in death by her lov- Barry Sherman’s dad on Preston Street, hadn’t been asked to participate, despite ing husband, Jonas Baker; her parents, where we stopped on Saturday evenings my deli resumé. Freda and Philip Levin; and her siblings, on the way home from the store, to get For which absence, “Deli Man,” this Irene Ellenberg, Leonard Lewis and lox, bagel, corned beef, smoked fish, etc, loving and insightful look at the impor- Shana Tova. Martin Lewis. She is survived by her be- for that night, and Sunday. tance of delicatessens in American Jew- loved son, Alan M. Baker; her daughter- The waitress behind the counter was ish culture suffered not in the least. in-law Beverly G. Baker; her grandson obviously as unaware as I. Though she While telling the history of delis in May 5776 Philip A. Baker; as well as several niec- had an excuse, since she was not of the the United States and their evolution, it es and nephews and their children plus Jewish persuasion. wisely focuses on Ziggy Gruber, an old be a year of many dear and devoted friends. “What can I get you?” soul, who is a crusader for the food from Funeral services were handled by “Three corned beef sandwiches.” the old country as it evolved after Jews good health, Herman Meyer & Son, 1338 Ellison Ave., “On white, ok?” landed in droves at Ellis Island. happiness and with burial in The Temple cemetery. “Sure.” Part of the film is food porn. There The family wishes to thank the entire A moment later, the proprietor came were noticeable gasps in the audience, fulfillment. staff at Sunrise Senior Living, Hosparus running out from the back, in more upon sight of stuffed cabbage, knishes, and Elder Care Families for their won- than somewhat of a huff. 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Isaac, his beloved son, born after many Through this subtle yet powerful crit- • • • D’VAR TORAH years of infertility. God promised Abra- icism, the Torah tells us that while the Candles should be lit for Shabbat on ham that he would have a son, yet now binding of Isaac leaves Abraham as a Fridays, September 4 at 7:50 p.m. and by Rabbi David Ariel-Joel God commands: “Take now your son, great believer, perhaps the greatest be- September 11 at 7:30 p.m.; For Rosh Ha- your only one, the one you love, Isaac.” Special to Community liever, his love for his son must now be shanah on Sunday, September 13 at 7:36 The text could have simply stated gravely questioned. For the Torah, this p.m. and Monday, September 14 after “take Isaac” or “take your son,” or “take paternal love is a supreme value. This, 8:32 p.m.; for Shabbat on Friday, Sep- hanna Tova! May we all enjoy a your only one.” By repeating the same then, seems to be the greatest message tember 18, at 7:28 p.m.; for Yom Kippur good year, a year of good health, idea four times, the Torah is emphasiz- of the whole story. Great belief in God is on Tuesday, September 22, at 7:22 p.m.; joy and most important a year of ing the importance of this message. wonderful, as long as it does not come for Shabbat on Friday, September 25, S shalom, peace and wholeness and A change can be seen in the way this at the expense of love for humans – and at 7:17 p.m.; and for Sukkot on Sunday, wellness. May we see everyone who is phrase appears on two occasions later in particularly, love for those who depend September 27 at 7:14 p.m. and Monday, living in the land of Israel enjoying sha- the text. The wording of the Holy Torah on you. September 28 after 8:10 p.m. lom and prosperity this year. is never a coincidence, so it is interesting This is where Abraham’s mistake lies • • • Every Rosh Ha- to reflect on the fact that the later refer- from the standpoint of religious tradi- Editor’s note: Rabbi David Ariel-Joel, a shanah, we take ences omit the expression “the one you tion. God seeks to explain to Abraham rabbi of The Temple – Adath Israel Brith part in ritualized love, Isaac.” that religious life not only does not re- Shalom (Reform), has volunteered to pro- ceremonies that The most important element in the quire a father to slaughter his love for his vide Torah commentaries for Community. are intended to relationship between father and son is son, but actually demands the full real- help us repent and love. This is the first time that the con- ization of merciful love between father become better and cept of love appears in the Torah. The and son, and indeed between all people more worthy peo- Biblical narrator felt compelled to em- – otherwise belief in God is hollow and ple. Every year we phasize the love that existed between empty. read during the Abraham and Isaac. The reason for this Here lies the true significance of read- holiday the story is to emphasize that paternal love is not ing this story on Rosh Hashanah. True of the binding of merely a genetic impulse. The Torah holiness cannot be found on Mount Rabbi David Ariel-Joel Isaac. Why does wishes us to know that Abraham’s love Moriah (the temple mount where Abra- this reading ap- for his son was not a parental obligation. ham bonded Isaac) or in any physical pear in Rosh Hashanah service? What is After the binding, however, the ref- location. It lies in the relations among the connection to the message of Rosh erence to love disappears. What is left us all. If we treat other people with love Hashanah? How can this story help us in the text is the factual statement that and care, then this is the truest form of become better people? Isaac is Abraham’s son. Once Abraham religious faith. Jewish tradition sees Abraham as the has reached out to take the knife, it is no This is the Jewish message to the first believer and as the greatest believ- longer appropriate to use the expression world. If there is anything we can learn er. One reason is the way he coped with ‘the one you love” to describe his feelings from this story, it is that the one most the terrible trial of binding his own son, for Isaac. As a father who picked up a important thing in life is us – human be- Isaac. We refer to Abraham as Avinu – knife with the intention of slaughtering ings. We are blessed with so much. our Father Abraham, since he is the fa- his own son, Abraham may not actually Let this be a year when we will cherish ther of our nation. have gone ahead and slaughtered Isaac, the love in our life, when we will learn to We are all familiar with the outline of but he certainly slaughtered his love for respect and love each other. the story. God asks Abraham to sacrifice his son.

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