2017 Jewish Film Festival Starts February 4

DECEMBER 23, 2016 Y 23 KISLEV 5777 Y Community 1 Celebrating Chanukah. See Pages 16-18. Published by the Jewish Community of Louisville, Inc. www.jewishlouisville.org INSIDE GFoundation Helps with Kosher Meals-on-Wheels STORY ON PG. 17 Get Ready for Dreidel Dash STORY ON CENTERPIECE PG. 1 Communit■ ■ y FRIDAY VOL. 42, NO. 3 23 KISLEV 5777 DECEMBER 23, 2016

Chris Brice and Peter Resnik Jewish Foundation Chairmanship Passes from Resnik to Brice

by Shiela Steinman Wallace Editor ne of the best ways to ensure that the Louisville Jewish community will be able to thrive in O the future is to have a strong foundation program that will provide the funding that will be needed to engage future generations with the kinds of programs that will be relevant to their needs. As chair of the Jewish Foundation of Louisville for the last four years, Peter Resnik has worked hard to ensure that all the pieces are in place to yield the Sixteen Louisville Jewish mothers recently returned from the Jewish Women’s Renaissance project MOMentum Trip to Israel. For most, it MOMemtum was their first visit to Israel. For all, it was a tremendous opportunity to learn, grow and bond with other Jewish mothers. (See story, page maximum benefit for the community. 11.) Now he is passing the torch to Chris Brice to follow through, bringing all the plans and programs to fruition. 2017 Jewish Film Festival Starts February 4 “Over the last few years,” Resnik said, “we reignited the committee.” Today, it by Shiela Steinman Wallace festival is made possible in part by Flor- org/filmfestival or by calling 502-238- is a really solid committee that is a mix Editor ence Morguelan, z”l. 2771. Tickets can also be purchased in of long-term, committee leaders and Mark your calendars today. Unless the JCC lobby. newer, younger participants. Together The J’s annual Jewish Film Festi- otherwise indicated in the summaries, The Jewish Film Festival kicks off they will work to build for the future. val is right around the corner, and the the films will be shown at the Village with In Search of Israeli Cusine on During his tenure, the committee hard-working Festival Committee, 8 Theatres and tickets are $8.50 in ad- Saturday, February 4 at 7:30 p.m. at took a number of steps to move the Jew- chaired by Keiley Caster, has put togeth- vance, $10 at the door and $6 for stu- see FILM FEST page 4 see FOUNDATION page 12 er a stellar lineup of films and events dents. Tickets will be available one hour that will run from Saturday, February 4, before the show at the venue listed. Get through Sunday, February 26. The 2017 your tickets at www.jewishlouisville. Kula Challenges Community to Accept Change, Work Together, Move Forward by Shiela Steinman Wallace INDEX Editor JCRC Update...... 2 Share the Love...... 2 Rabbi Irwin Kula, the president of the National Jewish Chanukah Message from Ruth Brinkley.....4 Center for Learning and Leadership (CLAL) is described Kosher Pop-Up Shabbat Market to Open...5 as a thought leader who likes to rock the boat. The de- L’Dor Vador Gala...... 5 scription proved apt when he came to Louisville for a POSTAGE

KENTUCKY well-attended open community forum held at Adath Je-

LOUISVILLE Calendar of Events...... 5 PERIODICALS Lion of Judah Luncheon...... 6 shurun on Tuesday, November 29. MOSAICs...... 6 To set the stage, Rabbi Kula asked community mem- Pluralism Forum...... 7 bers to imagine that they lived in the year 160 C.E. The Ladies Chanukah Party...... 8 see KULA page 6 Rabbi Irwin Kula Light Up CenterStage...... 9 Connecting with Culture...... 10 Wallace Retires as Editor of Community Interfaith Thanksgiving...... 13 Chottiner Named Interim Editor...... 14 by Phyllis Shaikun JFNA General Assembly...... 15 Special to Community Bob Sachs’ Writing...... 19 New UofL Course...... 19 Writing an article about Shiela Steinman Wallace’s retire- Teen Topics...... 21 ment is like trying to summarize 26 years of incredible de- Rabbi Simcha Snaid...... 21 votion and dedication to the Jewish community – and the Bellarmine Hillel Mitzvah Day...... 21 community-at-large – in just a few paragraphs. Having had Glaze Ceiling...... 21 the honor of working with Shiela for 19 of those years, I can Newsmakers...... 22 bear witness to her unceasing commitment to task and deter- Chavurat Shalom...... 23 mination to keep her world abreast of anyone and anything of Around Town...... 23 import. Lifecycle...... 25-27 She has rarely missed attending and reporting on any event D’var Torah...... 27 Shiela Steinman Wallace see WALLACE page 14 2 Community Y DECEMBER 23, 2016 Y 23 KISLEV 5777 Jewish community feeling vulnerable, Communit y and we should feel particular disgust JCRC UPDATE over the idea that this country’s leader- Community is published monthly by the Jewish ship tried to influence our presidential Community of Louisville, Inc., 3600 Dutchmans by Matt Goldberg, Director regime emboldens Iran and Hezbollah Lane, Louisville, KY 40205-3216. elections in the hope that a different Jewish Community Relations Council who have both sworn to Israel’s destruc- president would be more favorably dis- USPS #020-068 at Louisville, KY. tion. In fact, Iran has transferred very posed towards him. sophisticated weapons to Hezbollah, all The Jewish Community of Louisville is Russian Involvement in our While no tangible evidence of elec- a nonprofit organization. $26 of your pledge under the security umbrella that Russia tion tampering has been presented, we is for a subscription for Community. Elections provides. .S. Intelligence Services have is- strongly urge President Obama and Con- For more information, call In Ukraine, Russian soldiers and mili- gress to conduct a thorough and compre- 502-459-0660, fax 502-238-2724, sued a report strongly suggest- tias have occupied large sectors of east- hensive investigation as soon as possible. e-mail [email protected] or check out ing that there was a Russian at- ern Ukraine, turning that part of the the website www.jewishlouisville.org. U tempt to influence our elections, country into one big battlefield. President Pluralism in Israel Attacked POSTMASTER – Send address changes to apparently with orders coming from the Putin’s refusal to recognize the legitima- Again Community, 3600 Dutchmans Lane, Louisville, highest echelons of their government. cy of Ukraine’s government and the terri- This past week, the Shas party in Is- KY 40205-3216. It is self-evident that our elections torial integrity of the country has again rael (a party composed primarily of ul- need to be free from foreign influence, led to massacres of innocent people. tra-Orthodox Jews of Sephardi origin) COMMUNITY DEADLINES and the idea that a foreign government Ukraine has a very large Jewish pop- introduced a bill that would criminalize Deadlines for the next two issues of Community attempted to influence the outcome of ulation and they are caught in the cross- mixed gender prayer at or near the West- for copy and ads are: January 18 for publication the election is unprecedented and very fire. Some Jews support Ukraine, others ern Wall, essentially overturning an on January 27 and February 15 for publication on dangerous. The idea that it was this agreement made between all interested February 24. support Russia, but many of them live particular country should scare us all in a battlefield. There are many instanc- parties and approved by the government Community publishes Newsmakers and Around very much. Russian President Vladi- es of elderly Jews being unable to get back in January. Town items at no charge. Items must be mir Putin is inter- food and medicine because of a Rus- While this bill has only a small chance submitted in writing. Please include your name ested in gaining of actually passing, it is another example and a daytime telephone number where you sian supported insurgency. The Annual world power and Campaign supported Joint Distribution of ultra-Orthodox hegemony at Jewish can be contacted in the event that questions his actions have arise. 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Be a Blessing

It takes just a few moments. To light the menorah and transform the evening with a blessing. To give through Federation and transform lives. By giving generously to the Jewish Federation of Louisville, you become a blessing to Louisville’s Jewish: • Seniors who receive home care and meals, enabling them to remain in their homes; • Children who learn Chanukah traditions and rituals in religious schools; • Families who receive the help they need to have a meaningful holiday; and • Once-struggling Israeli families whose members received the vocational training they needed to become self-supporting.

Remember Federation for your year-end giving. When you give by December 31, your gift may also be tax deductible. www.jewishlouisville.org/donate 4 Community Y DECEMBER 23, 2016 Y 23 KISLEV 5777 KentuckyOne CEO Brinkley Shares Chanukah Message by Ruth Brinkley trainings, cancer screenings and health ed. With the revised academic affiliation as part of our mission, and deeply root- President and CEO fairs that support our vision of educat- all services and programs will continue ed in the heritage of Jewish Hospital, KentuckyOne Health ing and empowering our communities. and we will continue our focus on im- through its commitment to tikkun olam Our strong 2016 places us in a posi- proving care and community outreach. (the healing of the world). t is hard to believe that Chanukah tion for continued success in 2017 and While change is taking place, Ken- The Jewish Community of Louisville is already here once again. I hope beyond. We are committed to our prom- tuckyOne Health is, and will always continues to be a vital partner for Ken- you all are finding the time to spend ise to provide quality patient care, exten- be, committed to quality patient care, tuckyOne Health, and its generous sup- I with those in your life who mean sive community support and opportuni- compassionate action in our communi- port for the Jewish Hospital & St Mary’s the most to you. This time of year brings ty for growth and development for our ties and support and growth for our em- Foundation ensures that we are able to about the opportunity to reflect on the employees, nurses and physicians. Part- ployees. This commitment can be seen continue to make miracles possible for past year and look ahead with hope for ners in care are critical to our success. through the community programs that generations to come. the future. We are pleased, therefore, to recently have been a cornerstone of our organi- We take this time to reaffirm our com- As an organization, we have much to announce the evolution of our partner- zation from the beginning. mitment to preserving and strengthen- be proud of in 2016 and much to look ship with University of Louisville (UofL). Service to the poor and vulnerable ing the Jewish identity of Jewish Hospi- forward to in 2017. On Chanukah, we This mutual decision to redesign our is of the utmost importance as we seek tal, within our larger interfaith family. celebrate miracles, partnership will strengthen our Academ- to holistically improve the health and Together, thanks to your ongoing sup- and this year, we ic Affiliation Agreement with UofL. By wellness in Louisville and across Ken- port, we lift the lives of those in our have many mira- doing so, we will ensure ongoing access tucky. While this is top of mind to all of community and help grow the legacy of cles and historic to innovative care and breakthrough us, especially during the holiday season, excellence at Jewish Hospital. medical firsts to procedures at Jewish Hospital and oth- we know that this commitment goes far May each of you and your loved ones celebrate. er facilities across Louisville for which beyond once a year, as it is built into the enjoy a very joyous Chanukah and a hap- On behalf of all we have been recognized and celebrat- very foundation of KentuckyOne Health py and healthy 2017! at Jewish Hospital and KentuckyOne Health, I would decisions. grandmother, a Holocaust survivor, he like to thank the FILM FEST Head to Bellarmine University’s Cral- is forced to face up to himself and his Jewish Commu- Continued from page 1 le Theatre in Wyatt Hall on Saturday, family. Ruth Brinkley nity of Louisville Congregation Adath Jeshurun. In this February 11, at 7:30 p.m. for The Wom- The second is the story of a Russian for their support American film, Chef Michael Solomonov en’s Balcony. In this Israeli film, when immigrant and the difficulties he en- of our organization in the past year. You guides us through the dynamic Israeli the women’s balcony in a synagogue col- counters in his relationship with his have helped make 2016 a successful year food scene that reflects the fusion of 100 lapses, the congregation accepts the help wife as he explores his religious identity for our organization and contributed to different cultures in Israel. Indulge your of a young rabbi who pushes his funda- and seeks to fulfill his dreams of becom- our promise to bring wellness, healing cravings with wine and modern Israeli mentalist ways. This tests the women’s ing an actor. A dessert reception will fol- and hope to all in Kentucky and south- appetizers provided by Sasha Chack of friendships, creates a rift between the low the film. ern Indiana. Izzy’s Kosher Catering. Tickets are $15 husbands and wives, but all is resolved In a collaboration among the Jewish Together, we have made tremendous in advance, $18 at the door and $12 for in a good-hearted and humorous way. Film Festival, the Speed Art Museum; progress in 2016. We expanded emergen- students. This special event is sponsored A catered dessert reception will finish the University of Louisville’s Middle East cy services at Jewish Hospital and intro- by Louis Levy and Wilma Probst Levy the evening, offering the opportunity and Islamic Studies and Jewish Studies duced our pioneering Fast ER program Film and Theatre Fund. to eat and visit with friends. This film is Departments; and Hillel, Disturbing the to significantly reduce wait times for our Next up is Wedding Doll on Thurs- co-sponsored by the Bellarmine Univer- Peace will be shown on Thursday, Feb- patients. Jewish Hospital received rec- day, February 9, at 7 p.m. at the Village sity Hillel. ruary 23, at 7 p.m. in the Speed Art Mu- ognition as a high performer in hip re- 8 Theatres. In this Israeli film, a young On Sunday, February 12, at 10 a.m., seum Cinema, 2035 S. Third St. placement, heart failure and COPD care woman with a mild mental deficien- the Jewish Film Festival is bringing back The film follows former Israeli soldiers by U.S. News and World Report. cy, strives for independence and love Nicky’s Family by popular demand. This from elite units and Palestinian fighters, We also worked hard every day to en- while working in a toilet-paper factory Czech film recounts the story of Sir Nich- many of whom served years in prison, as hance the lives of those we serve in Louis- in the desert. The closing of the facto- olas Winton, who personally saved the they join together to challenge the status ville and across all our facilities by lead- ry and loss of her boyfriend shakes up lives of 669 children from Nazi-occupied quo and say, “ENOUGH.” Representa- ing complimentary “hands-only” CPR their lives and forces them to make hard Czechoslovakia by transporting them tives from both sides form Combatants across Germany to Britain in 1939. For for Peace, a nonviolent group that uses nearly 50 years, he kept the secret from ev- dialogue and the arts to find compas- eryone, even his wife. This film is co-spon- sion and empathy to work towards their sored by Ann and Coleman Friedman goal of ending the conflict. Children’s Judaic Activity Fund, which Following the film there will be a makes it possible for the Jewish religious moderated discussion, led by Dr. Ranen school students to attend. Omer-Sherman, The Jewish Heritage At 2 p.m. that day, check out Sabena Fund for Excellence Endowed Chair in Hijacking: My Version, a documentary Judaic Studies at UofL. about the hijacking of an Israeli plane Tickets are $8.50 in advance and for by the Palestinian group Black Septem- Speed Museum members, $10 at the ber on May 8, 1972. The film effective- door and $6 for students. Parking is ly uses interviews from the passengers, available for a fee in the Speed Parking soldiers, three prime ministers and a Garage. Transportation by van is avail- hijacker. able for $5 per person. The van will de- On Thursday, February 16, at 7 p.m., part The J at 6:15 and return after the Fever at Dawn presents the story of a discussion. Reserve your seat on the van Holocaust survivor in a Swedish hospi- by contacting Marsha Bornstein, 502- tal who sets out to find a wife despite the 238-2731 or mbornstein@jewishlouis- prognosis that he has only six months to ville.org. live. It is based on the true story of au- Against all odds, Maccabi Tel Aviv thor/director Peter Gardos’ parents. won the 1977 European Cup Basket- The Kind Words, an Israeli film, re- ball Championship. On the Map, which counts the quest of three Jerusalem will be shown on Saturday, February siblings that takes them to France to un- 25, at 7:30 p.m., tells the inspiring tale, cover the secret of their past when their set against the political realities of the mother dies and they discover the man world at that time. Featuring interviews who raised them is not their biological with the star, Tal Brody and other Amer- father. This film, which contains some ican and Israeli athletes, this American nudity and sexual scenes, will be shown documentary depicts the excitement of on Saturday, February 18, at 7:30 p.m. the game set against the political reali- Rabin in His Own Words, to be shown ties of the world at that time. This film on Sunday, February 19, at 2 p.m., is a is co-sponsored by Cantor David Lipp’s pastiche of rare recordings and docu- Discretionary Fund at Congregation ments, including some off-the-record in- Adath Jeshurun. terviews, woven together to present this The 2017 Jewish Film Festival wraps biography, narrated by Rabin himself. up with Once in a Lifetime on Sunday, In what has become a Jewish Film February 26, at 12:30 p.m. Based on a Festival tradition, The Temple is true story, a dedicated history teacher co-sponsoring the free showing of two at a French high school challenges her short films, Little Dictator and Muktzeh underprivileged inner-city pupils with a from the Ma’aleh School of Television, unique assignment: a national competi- Film and Arts, on Monday, February 20, tion on the theme of child victims of the at 7 p.m. Nazi concentration camps. Despite the The first deals with a boring histo- odds against winning, these-rebellious ry professor who feels unappreciat- teens soon begin to see one another – ed. At a birthday party for his wife’s see FILM FEST page 5 DECEMBER 23, 2016 Y 23 KISLEV 5777 Y Community 5

CALENDAR Pop-Up Shabbat Market Will Open in January OF EVENTS by Shiela Steinman Wallace DECEMBER 24 There is a new kosher food resource sils except for Chanukah, First Candle Editor coming to Louisville. The J will host a cheese special- The Festival of Lights begins at sundown weekly Pop-Up Shabbat Market run by ty arranged and continues for eight days. aving Shabbat dinner together Sasha Chack, proprietor of Izzy’s Kosher platters which DECEMBER 29 as a family with a good, home- Catering. The Market will be open at the will be pre- Vodka Latke Chanukah Party 7 p.m., Vines and Canines, 1985 Douglass cooked meal sounds wonderful. J starting the first week of January. pared with Blvd. $5. Sponsored by YAD and Keneseth H It’s easy to imagine the smells of Chack has put together a menu of his dairy utensils. Israel. Open bar for wine and cocktails, gour- roasting chicken and potato kugel waft- offerings. The ingredients he uses are all Here’s how met latke bar, appetizers, music, dreidels, ing through the house. produced under mainstream Orthodox it will work: gelt, menorah lighting. Please bring canned In today’s world, however, when par- kosher supervision. All meat is OU glatt • Orders must or dried food for the JFCS food pantry. Reser- vations required. tinyurl.com/Hanukah2016. ents work and children have their own kosher. All cheeses have also been pro- be placed Must be 21+ and present a valid ID. busy schedules, the reality is a home- duced under OU or similar supervision. no later JANUARY 2 and 16 cooked Shabbat dinner on Friday night All fresh fish also meets OU standards. than 8 p.m. School’s Out Day at The J just isn’t going to happen. (OU is Orthodox Union.) on Wednes- 9 a.m.-3 p.m., extended day options. Includes Or maybe it could – if you didn’t have All menu items are considered meat day of each Sasha Chack sports, swimming, arts and crafts. January 2 to worry about the cooking. and will be prepared with meat uten- week. Theme: All Things Blue. January 16 Theme: All • Menus are now available on Facebook things Brown. To register, go to and will be available soon at The J. jewishlouisville.org/event/sod/. Save the Date JANUARY 8 • When you make your selection, send KentuckyOne Dreidel Dash Inaugural Annette Sagerman Award to it to Izzy’s. You can circle your selec- 1:15 p.m., packet pickup, 11 a.m. The J. Be- tions and text a photo, call in or email fore January 2, $25 per person for J members, your order to the phone number or $30 for community members, $20 for child- Be Presented at J’s L’Dor Vador Gala ren under 12. After January 2, $35 for J mem- by Lenae Price email address below. 65 years, Annette • An itemized invoice will be emailed to bers, $40 for community members, $20 for Director of Philanthropy and Outreach, e J was the face of the confirm each order. children 12 and under. Includes long sleeve tech JCC and as Pres- T-shirt, swag bag. race entry and after party. Last year, over 450 people gathered • The minimum order is $48, excluding Family friendly run/walk followed by a party at ident and CEO the 6 percent sales tax and 20 percent to celebrate The J’s 125th anniversary. Sara Wagner said, The J. Sponsored by KentuckyOne Health. Regis- Since then, we’ve received such heartfelt gratuity. ter at www.jewishlouisville.org/dreideldash. “Annette was a • Food will be available for pick up at JANUARY 8-FEBRUARY 21 feedback about how nice it was catching mentor, a leader up with old friends and meeting new The J on Thursdays from 2-5 p.m. or Patio Gallery Exhibit and a champion of at Keneseth Israel on Fridays from 2-5 Art and Architecture of the Jewish Ghetto members of our growing community and every person who in Venice, Italy, by Rachel Singel. Opening how lovely it would be to have more so- p.m. reception Sunday, January 8, 2 p.m. walked through Chack is also working with Keneseth cial opportunities like this in the future. our doors. She JANUARY 9 Well, we listened and you won’t need Israel, and all food will be prepared in JOFEE Text Study Series believed with her the congregation’s kosher kitchen. to wait another 125 years! Save the date, whole heart the Annette Sagerman, z”l 5:30 p.m. The J Library. Study texts related Chack promises to offer creative takes on to Jewish Outdoor, Food and Environmental Thursday, March 30, for the Generation JCC should be to Generation Gala, a celebration for classic Jewish food and to use fresh ingredi- Education. Explore ancient and modern open to everyone.” ents. The menu will include dips and salads, Jewish ideas about how we treat our planet, you, the people who make up the fabric The Generation to Generation Gala ourselves and each other. All are welcome. of our vibrant community. sides, main courses and specialty platters. For more information, contact Michael will be co-chaired by Bob and Margie A limited amount of food will be available The J, in partnership with Jaye Bittner Kohn and Jaye Bittner. The event will Fraade, [email protected]. and her family, will also use this special for purchase that day for walk-in customers. JANUARY 11 also include a Young Adult Division “Af- For more information, email izzysko- event to present the inaugural Annette ter Party” chaired by Jodi Halpern. Women of the Wall Seminar [email protected], visit facebook. 7 p.m. Adath Jeshurun, Yarmuth Chapel. Free. Simon Sagerman L’dor V’dor Award to a Stay tuned for more details and don’t very special person who truly embodies com/izzyskoshercatering or call 502- Women of the Wall Seminar, led by Rabbi forget to save the date, March 30, 2017. 309-4269. Robert Slosberg. 60 minute presentation the spirit of Annette Sagerman z’’l. For You won’t want to miss it! and 30 minute Q&A. Open to all. Reservations required. Contact Lenae Price, lprice@jewish louisville.org or 502-238-2768.Sponsored by FILM FEST Are you a wondering Jew? Adath Jeshurun, the Jewish Federation of Continued from page 4 Don’t get lost in translation. Louisville, Jewish Family & Career Services. JANUARY 15 and themselves – in a whole new light. Family-Friendly Story Time This film is co-sponsored by Ann and 2:30 p.m. The J Patio Gallery. Free. Resident Coleman Friedman Children’s Judaic teaching artist Marlesha Woods will bring the Activity Fund which makes it possible art of storytelling to life while painting. For more for the Jewish religious school students information, contact Betsy Schwartz, bschwartz @jewishlouisville.org or 502-238-2708. to attend. JANUARY 15 The 2017 Jewish Film Festival is made Louisville’s Got Talent Auditions possible in part by The Eye Care Insti- Ruth, Judith & Esther 3 p.m. The J. $15. Performers ages 6-18 tute, the Louis Levy and Wilma Probst are invited to compete for a cash and prize Tuesday Evenings 6:30-7:40 p.m. Levy Film and Theatre Arts Fund, Hillel, Jan. 10-March 7, 2017 | $125 package valued at over $2,000. Audition Bellarmine University, The Temple, the Instructor: Rabbi Laura Metzger New Melton Courses registration open now. The top 20 acts will Speed Art Museum, the Jewish Heritage compete in the grand nale. Sign up at Bereshit (Genesis) from Adam to Beginning January-March 2017 www.CenterStageJCC.org/talent. Proceeds Fund for Excellence, Cantor David Lipp’s Abraham bene t CenterStage Acting Out. Discretionary Fund at Congregation Tuesday Evenings 7:50-9 p.m. All courses take place at Adath Jeshurun. JANUARY 18 Adath Jeshurun, Florence Morguelan, Jan. 10-March 7, 2017 | $125 Scholarships are available for all classes. Register JewLou Happy Hour z”l, and the Rosa Gladstein Fund. Instructor: Deborah Slosberg online at www.jewishlouisville.org/melton. For 6 p.m. The Hub, 2235 Frankfort Av. Cut a rug, Members of the 2017 Jewish Film Beyond Borders registration by phone, information on courses and meet some peeps, join the tribe! YAD covers Festival Committee are, Chair Keiley Arab/Israeli Conflict scholarships, contact Melton Director the rst drink and some apps. #JewLou. Castor, Rabbi David Ariel-Joel, Lisa So- Thursday Mornings 9:30-10:40 a.m. Deborah Slosberg at 502-458-5359 or JANUARY 24 bel-Berlow, Janice Glaubinger, Angeline Jan. 12-May 25, 2017 | $125 [email protected]. JOFEE Restaurant Night Instructor: Professor Ed Segal 6 p.m. Ramsi’s Café. $35. Join The J for a pri- Golden, Toni Goldman, Meryl Kasdan, The Florence Melton School of Adult Jewish Jenna Koff, Louis Levy (co-founder), Shemot (Exodus) from Slavery to vate dinner with Ramsi Kamar, owner of Ramsi’s and Sinai Learning is sponsored by Congregation Adath Raising Hope Farm, who will talk about growing Cantor David Lipp, Ranen Omer-Sher- Thursday Mornings 9:30-10:40 a.m. Jeshurun in collaboration with the Jewish up in East Jerusalem, bringing multicultural, man, Pami, Mark Prussian, Shelly Rif- Jan. 12-March 9, 2017 | $125 Community Center and with support from locally sourced food to Louisville, and his hopes kin, Susan Waterman and Rabbi Mi- Instructor: Deborah Slosberg Congregation Anshei Sfard, Keneseth Israel for the future of the city’s food culture. Space is Congregation, Temple Shalom and The Temple. limited. RSVP by Jan. 16 at www.jewishlouisville. chael Wolk. History of Jewish Humor Marsha Bornstein is the Jewish Film Sinai to Seinfeld This program is made possible by a generous grant org/Ramsi. For more information, contact Michael from the Jewish Heritage Fund for Excellence and Fraade at [email protected]. Festival director. Thursday Mornings 10:50 a.m.-Noon Jan. 12-March 9, 2017 | $125 the Dorothy Levy Memorial Fund. Scholarships JANUARY 26-February 12 Instructor: Cantor David Lipp provided by the Jewish Federation of Louisville. CenterStage and Platinum Travel Present Funny Girl Stay Current! The J. Adults $20 each in advance, $22 at Sponsored by: the door. The story of comedienne Fanny Brice as she clowns her way up from the bur- Visit Us Online At lesque clubs and vaudeville stages on her way to becoming Ziegfeld’s “Greatest Star.” Jewish Federation OF LOUISVILLE Purchase tickets at www.CenterStage.org or CenterStageJCC.org call 502-238-2709. (See CenterPiece, page 3.) JANUARY 29 And Join Us On Super Sunday Watch for details. JANUARY 29 Movie: The Hero of Auschwitz 3 p.m. Cralle Theatre, Bellarmine University, “CenterStage at the Jewish 2001 Newburg Rd. Free. Movie premiere, Community Center” Hero of Auschwitz: The Life and Love of St. Maximilian Kolbe. 6 Community Y DECEMBER 23, 2016 Y 23 KISLEV 5777

ments, young people are inventing their KULA own rituals and they’re approaching Continued from page 1 their spiritual needs like they approach Temple had been destroyed and the way shopping. If one source doesn’t offer Judaism had been practiced had been what they want, they go to another, and destroyed. To ensure its survival, the much of what they do is collaborative. leaders of the time had to reimagine and This demonstrates that the commu- reinvent Jewish practice. nity doesn’t have an identity problem, They retreated to Yavneh for intense he explained, but if existing institutions discussions away from the hubbub of don’t change and reimagine their offer- cultural chaos and developed the seeds ings, we will lose the next generation. of rabbinic Judaism. “Louisville,” he continued, “has the David Kaplan Today, Rabbi Kula posited, we are possibility of being Yavneh.” The popu- facing the same kind of disruption and lation is large enough for people to work chaos and it is up to us to reimagine and together and come up with new ap- reinvent Judaism to be relevant to the proaches, and, he said, the stakeholders generations to come. don’t say, “Do it my way or I’m going to For most of the 20th century, Rabbi take my marbles and go,” thus holding Kula said, the Jewish community had a the community hostage. “basic, coherent narrative that linked us Kula identified two metrics from To- together.” We were affiliated with Jew- rah for all things Jewish as identified by ish congregations. We gathered at Jew- Maimonides: “The welfare of the soul ish Community Centers to be with other and the welfare of the body – tikkun Jews, and often weren’t accepted as part hanefesh and tikkun haguf. … That’s of the general community. We worked the purpose of Torah. Every piece of To- together to free Soviet Jews and Israel’s rah has to be refracted through helping survival was a unifying cause because you, then helping others gain existential we knew that the Jewish state would be truth.” our refuge should our lives and commu- Seeking these truths and finding ways nities be threatened. to help ourselves and others are the Millennials experience the world very things that matter. differently. For them, Judaism is not a In a community of 8,500 Jews, Kula barrier to full participation in Ameri- observed, everyone knows the leaders. can life, and a recent study reported that The downside is everyone knows every- Jews are even considered desirable life one’s triggers and weaknesses, but there partners in the non-Jewish communi- is also an upside. “We need to give each ty. They are exposed to a wide range of other the benefit of the doubt,” he said, cultures and are used to “mixing, bend- “and we need to fund failure.” ing, blending and switching” everything By that, he means we need to exper- from music and food to news sources iment and discover what works. “It’s and the way they watch television and messy,” he added, “but it’s how we grow.” movies, picking and choosing the pieces We don’t know what the world will look that are relevant to them. like 170 years from now, he concluded, This applies to Jewish practice as “but if you do this in Louisville, people Women Who Went on JWRP Mission well. “This millennial generation is say- will say you lived in one of the historic ing, ‘you know what, I don’t have your ages” like the rabbis in Yavneh. to Speak at Lion of Judah Luncheon baggage, I don’t have the nostalgia. I David Kaplan, representing the Jew- don’t understand the sentimentality. If it ish Heritage Fund for Excellence, which embers of the Lion of Judah There will be a $36 couvert for this works, I’m on it. If not, don’t worry. I’ll provided the funding made this pro- Division of the Annual Federa- event. do the six things all Jews do. I will come gram possible, introduced Rabbi Kula. tion Campaign are invited to a RSVP by January 4 to Kristy Bene- to Seder, and even when you die, I will JHFE’s grant is designed to bring the brunch on Sunday, January 8, field, [email protected] or still have one. I will light Chanukah can- community together and also includes M dles. I’m not going to say I’ll do it eight support for continuing consultations at 10:30 a.m. at a private home. 502-238-2739. A Vaad-approved option is That morning, they will have the op- available upon advance request. days in a row. I may not light them one, with Rabbi Kula. portunity to hear a special presentation Members of the Lion of Judah Divi- two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight. I The Jewish Federation convened a from the local women who just returned sion make a commitment of $5,000 or might do it eight, seven, six, five, four, Steering Committee made up of clergy from the Jewish Women’s Renaissance more to the Annual Federation Cam- three, two, one, which is the way Sha- and executive directors from Adath Je- Project mission to Israel and have the paign. mai did it, but I will light Chanukah can- shurun, Jewish Family & Career Ser- opportunity to interact with them. The Lions of Judah’s set an exempla- dles. And I will show up for some sort of vices, Jewish Federation of Louisville, For many of these Jewish mothers, ry standard of leadership and giving. High Holiday experience.’ ” Jewish Heritage Fund for Excellence, this was their first trip to Israel. It was Their collective philanthropy enriches These changes in practice and affil- Keneseth Israel, Temple Shalom and a time of discovery and creating bonds our own lives while improving the lives iation are not unique to Judaism. “The The Temple. Together, they worked with that will last a lifetime as each under- of others. For more information on the same thing is happening in Catholism,” Rabbi Kula to plan his visit to be of max- took her own unique Jewish journey that benefits of being a Lion of Judah, please he said. “One of 10 Americans are lapsed imum value to the community and will was made possible by the Campaign. contact Federation Vice President of Catholics. Protestant churches are going continue to consult with him to move New Lions, those who have chosen Philanthropy Stacy Gordon-Funk at under.” the community forward. to endow their Lion gifts and the Kip- [email protected] or In fact, he added, “The fastest growing While he was in Louisville, Rabbi nis-Wilson/Friedland Award winner will 502-238-2755. religious identity is none.” Rather than Kula also met with Jewish community be recognized. relying on clergy and religious establish- professionals and board members. Committee Prepares for 2017 MOSAIC Awards It may be five months before the event, ley, Jeani Bryant, Leslie Charney, Mary but the 2017 MOSAIC Committee is well Cleary, Lynn Cooper, Emily Digenis, underway planning for another out- Harsha Dronawat, Sunny Dronawat, standing event. Jane Emke and Judy Freundlich Tiell. “The MOSAIC Awards are a meaning- Also, Debbie Friedman, Pat Gabri- ful way to recognize how our commu- ele, Amy Gilbert, Jan Glaubinger, Kelly nity benefits from multiculturalism. We Atkins Hertzman, Hillary Pohn, Laura are thrilled to have enlisted JFCS Board Jones, Laura Klein, Lisa Klein, Emily Member Rachel Greenberg to be this Klempner, Julie Kling, Jessica Loving, year’s event chair,” said JFCS Executive Joanie Lustig, Diane McCallum, Mark Director Judy Freundlich Tiell. “Rachel McCallum, Annie McLaughlin, Melis- brings a renewed enthusiasm, fresh sa Mershon, Stephanie Mutchnick and ideas and a bevy of friends who are vol- Djenita Pasic. unteering to help.” And, Claudia Peralta-Mudd, Betsy In its 12th year, the event recognizes in- Prussian, Lisa Resnik, Douglas Riddle, ternational Americans who are making Maxine Rouben, Beth Salamon, Mar- a significant contribution in the profes- ilyn Schorin, Karen Sherman, Karen sion and in our local/global community. Shpilberg, Bruce Simpson, Maura Te- “I am excited to bring together a fan- mes, Diane Tobin and Leon Wahba. tastic group of experienced event orga- The MOSAIC Awards Dinner will be nizers to honor an impressive group of held on Thursday, May 18, at the Hyatt honorees,” said Greenberg. Serving on Regency. For more information, visit the committee are Madeline Abramson, www.jfcslouisville.org. Terri Bass, Heather Bass, Beverly Brom- PHOTOS BY TED WIRTH DECEMBER 23, 2016 Y 23 KISLEV 5777 Y Community 7 International Jewish Leaders Discuss Pluralism in Israel at Community Forum in Louisville by Shiela Steinman Wallace ville.org. Jewish Community Relations Editor Council Director Matt Goldberg moderated the panel discussion. n Israel, Jewish ritual life and life- The discussion happened now, Gold- cycle events are controlled by the ul- berg explained, because in January a tra-Orthodox movement. It is these historic agreement was reached in Israel I Haredim who determine who can to allow egalitarian worship at The Wall marry, who can divorce, whose conver- in an area known as Robinson’s Arch, sion to Judaism is recognized, who is some distance from the main plaza. The buried as a Jew and more. Its schools announcement followed years of discus- and synagogues are subsidized by the sion and was hailed as a major break- state and its leaders are on the state pay- through. Since then, however, nothing Back, left to right, David Mallach, Rabbi David Ariel-Joel, Rabbi Michael Wolk, Rabbi Gilad Kariv, Cantor David Lipp, roll. At the same time the other streams has happened and non-Orthodox and Yizhar Hess and Rabbi Robert Slosberg. Front, Rabbi Beth Jacowitz Chottiner and Sara Klein Wagner. of Judaism struggle. egalitarian groups still have no place to To help Jews in Louisville understand worship at The Wall. wedding in Israel, his wedding is not rec- to the Kotel and see that their Jewish the issues and to encourage support for Rabbi Kariv started by providing the ognized by the state. It means that about beliefs are not respected by the Jewish “freedom of religion and freedom from history that led up to the political sit- 20 percent of the Israelis, if they want to state? … religion,” as Rabbi David Ariel-Joel ex- uation that exists today. When Israel get married, and they cannot or would “I think that the answer is clear,” he plained in his welcoming remarks, the was first established, David Ben Gurion not be recognized by the chief rabbinate, added. “Unfortunately, instead of cele- community brought three prominent chose to keep the structure established they would have to fly outside of Israel to brating the engagement of our younger proponents of pluralism in Israel to Lou- during the days of the British mandate, Cyprus to get married.” generation with the state of Israel, we isville for a community forum on Sun- including the post of chief rabbi. “This “It’s not only about Jewish pluralism are allowing the current situation in Is- day, November 20, at The Temple. led to the unfortunate existing situation or freedom of religion or whatever,” he rael to push too many young American Those leaders, Rabbi Gilad Kariv, the of the Orthodox monopoly over the fam- insisted. “It’s a basic human right and Jews far away from state.” executive director of the Israel Move- ilies in Israel.” it’s a basic civil right and it’s basically Hess even called it a “holy battle” and ment for Reform and Progressive Juda- To help the audience understand the a big paradox that … Israel today is the called on American Jews to support the ism; Yizhar Hess, the executive director full effect of the Orthodox domination of only democracy in the world where Jews Reform and Conservative movements in and CEO of Masorti, Israel’s Conserva- Jewish life in Israel, Hess recounted his do not celebrate freedom of religion.” As Israel financially. “Israel, on an annual ba- tive Movement; and David Mallach, the personal journey. He grew up, served in a Zionist and a Jew, Hess finds this par- sis, invests over $1 billion a year (3.70 bil- executive vice chair of the United Israel the Army and married in Israel. In 2000, ticularly painful. lion shekels) a year, in Orthodox religious Appeal, presented their information in a he and his wife, Yael, applied to become Pressed by Goldberg to explore the services and cultural activities,” he stated. panel discussion format. shlichim, emissaries for Israel, and were issue of who is a Jew in greater depth, The other streams receive nothing. This was the first time Hess and Rab- posted to Tucson. Mallach explained that when Israel was In spite of that inequity, “today there bi Kariv have appeared together in the Shortly after their arrival Hess re- created in 1948, it was “more or less val- are more than half a million Israelis – 7.1 United States, and the forum was well ceived an invitation to a bat mitzvah id” to divide the new country’s popula- percent of the Jews in Israel – who iden- attended, filling The Temple’s Waller from a donor. The bat mitzvah girl read tion into religious and secular groups. tify themselves with either Reform Jews Chapel. Adath Jeshurun, the Jewish Fed- from the Torah and her grandmother Today, while Israelis represent the full or Conservative Jews,” Hess said. That eration of Louisville, Keneseth Israel, had an aliyah, something he had never spectrum of Jewish practice, the chief number has doubled over the last decade. The Temple and Temple Shalom collabo- experienced before. rabbinate functions as a government in- With regard to access to the Kotel, rated to present the forum and addition- Although Hess grew up as a Jew in stitution, funded through taxes, paid by Hess said that after three and a half al support came from a grant from the Israel he “had to get to, of all places, to the state and managed by the Knesset; years of intense negotiations with the Jewish Heritage Fund for Excellence. Tucson, AZ, to experience my first signif- and it is dominated by the Haredim. Haredim, led by the Women of the Wall Rabbi Ariel-Joel introduced Rabbi icant Shabbat,” he said. “And that tells To illustrate his point, he cited the and a coalition of the Reform and Con- Kariv, AJ’s Rabbi Robert Slosberg in- you something about the challenge that case this summer where Israel’s chief servative Movements and the Jewish troduced Hess, and Jewish Community we are facing here.” rabbinate refused to recognize con- Federations of North America (JFNA), of Louisville President and CEO Sara Ben Gurion’s decision to grant the Chief versions performed by the prominent an agreement was reached. “We gave up Klein Wagner introduced Mallach. Bi- Rabbinate oversight of certain aspects of American Orthodox rabbi, Rabbi Haskel many, but not all, but quite a lot of our ographical information about them can religious life, Hess continued, created a Lookstein. That decision constrained principles,” Hess said, settling for a less be found in the November 18 edition of coercive monopoly for the Orthodox. “It the lives of some Israelis, but is really prominent area of Western Wall with Community and on www.jewishlouis- means that if Rabbi Kariv officiates at a just the tip of the iceberg. the Haredi governing one side and the “Somewhere in the neighborhood other streams governing the other. of 800,000 to 1 million Jews from the “It’s 10 months since the agreement former Soviet Union made aliyah [im- with the government,” he continued, migrated to Israel]. Many of them are “and nothing happened in spite of the patrilineally descended Jews,” he ex- fact that there was an appendix to the plained. … They are not considered to be agreement with a very detailed time Jews in many cases and their ability to line. The government didn’t implement convert is something that essentially the it due to the very severe pressure from rabbinate has made almost impossible. the ultra-Orthodox politicians.” This has created a whole series of people At JFNA’s recent General Assembly, – we’re talking about hundreds of thou- Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu sands – who cannot marry Jews in Israel addressed the delegates by teleconfer- under the laws of the State of Israel.” ence and urged the American communi- When you take into account the ty to be patient on this issue and to use LGBTQ community, it gets even more quiet diplomacy. His message was not complicated. Mallach reported that the well received, and JFNA was preparing chief rabbinate threated to cancel a ho- a letter expressing American frustration tel’s kashrut certification if the business with the stalemate, Mallach said. He allowed an LBGTQ conference to take added that Natan Sharansky, the high- place on its premises. ly-respected and influential chairman of Rabbi Kariv added that the unique the Jewish Agency and vocal advocate Jewish character of the State of Israel for pluralism has not succeeded, speak- means that this is not just a domestic ing to the difficulty of the issue. policy issue, but is one that is relevant to Hess said American support is vital. Jews around the world. When the full force of the American “While we can easily understand why community is brought to bear, as it the issues of the Law of Return and has been multiple times over the issue conversion and who is a Jew are joint of maintaining the Law of the Return. issues,” he stated, “we are here in order With respect to pluralistic prayer at to suggest that all other issues that have The Wall, Rabbi Kariv explained, “If we to do with religion and state in Israel are stand together on this issue, Netanyahu also part of our joint discussion over the will have the ability to go to his ultra-Or- role of Israel in the life of the Jewish peo- thodox partners and to say, ‘friends, this ple.” is a red line I’m not willing to cross.’ I All three panelists called on the mem- truly believe that Netanyahu wants to bers of Louisville’s Jewish community to implement this resolution.” be active participants in the discussion All three panelists called on Louisvil- of the matters. Rabbi Kariv challenged lians to join Mercaz or Artza, the Con- the group, asking, “What is the impact servative and Reform Movement Zionist on the young people that are coming organizations, and to support the move- PHOTOS BY DEBRA ROSE. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. with their Birthright groups [who] come ments’ congregations in Israel. 8 Community Y DECEMBER 23, 2016 Y 23 KISLEV 5777 Ladies Chanukah Party – Fun, Food and Friendship by Shiela Steinman Wallace party is also an opportunity to do a Editor mitzvah, and many of those in attendance did just that, bringing items for he Jewish Federation of Louis- the Jewish Family & Career Services ville’s Ladies Chanukah Party Food Pantry or donations for the Janet drew over 100 women to Stan- and Sonny Meyer Food Pantry Fund. T dard Country Club on Tuesday, Kudos to event co-chairs Aly Gold- December 13, and the event delivered an berg and Faina Kronenberg and com- evening of fun for everyone. mittee members Joyce Bridge, Julie Event Co-Chairs Aly Goldberg and Faina Kronenberg with Stacy Gordon-Funk Festive decorations set the tone as Ciriano, Dara Cohen, Michelle Elisberg, friends connected with friends and met Jasmine Farrier, Elise Goldstein, Debbie new friends. Some spent the time visit- Hyman, Julie Kling, Risa Koby, Keren ing while enjoying the signature Heav- Benabou, Devon Oser, Sue Paul, Allison en Hill drink, latkes and other festive Roemer, Susan Rudy, Julie Strull, Hunt- treats, or indulged in delectable desserts er Weinberg and Dara Woods for a great by Sweet Surrender. ladies’ night out. Others tested their skills at cake and This Jewish Federation of Louisville cookie decorating Kroger and Pas- event was sponsored by Jewish Heri- try Chef Dara Cohen or painting with tage Fund for Excellence, Heaven Hill coaching from Whet Your Pallet. Many Brands, Kroger, Sweet Surrender and women took advantage of the quick Whet Your Pallet. head and neck massages from one of The J’s therapists. Of course a Federation Chanukah

PHOTOS BY TED WIRTH DECEMBER 23, 2016 Y 23 KISLEV 5777 Y Community 9 CenterStage Shone … ‘Once Upon a Time’ by Shiela Steinman Wallace and Chris Dremov, Yael and Zack Melzer Editor and Sandra and Barry Stoler. The Spotlight Sponsors were Heart to Heart Pediatric Cardiology, Heaven Hill nce upon a Time” was the Brands, Barbara and Dr. Gene Dorf, Dr. theme of a steampunk Lisa and Robert Klein, Margie and Bob evening as CenterStage Kohn, Denise Schiller and Jerry Fine, “O transformed The J for its Alyce Weixler, Michael Clark and Toni magical annual Light Up CenterStage Goldman. gala fundraiser on Saturday evening, The Stage Door Sponsors were John December 3. The Balloon Guy, Wilson Muir Bank, The building was transformed into Tracee Dore Interiors, Pat and Chris the place to see and be seen, to indulge Bowles, Tracee Dore-Brown, Dr. Chris in a variety of hors d’oeuvres, light plates and Joanna Federico, Jack and Adrienne and decadent desserts, and to bid on Guercia, Mike and Sarah Harlan, Dr. auction items big and small. and Mrs. Roy Hyman, John and Shei- The CenterStage acting company PHOTOS BY TED WIRTH And of course the evening wouldn’t be la Lozon, Candy Pierce and Julian and complete without an original Broadway Lois Shapiro. revue and the announcement of shows Funding in part for Light Up Center- for the 2017-18 Season. The season will Stage was provided by the Kohn Berman include RENT, Kiss Me Kate, Jekyll and Endowment for the Arts, the Annette Hyde, Driving Miss Daisy, The Wild Party Sagerman Special Events Fund and the and Disney’s Little Mermaid. Marian Weisberg Youth Theatre Fund. “Thanks to everyone who supported The Light Up CenterStage Cast includ- the event,” said Light Up Chair Sarah ed Jessica Adamson, Brian Bowles, Kyle Harlan. She was pleased that everything Braun, Michael Detmer, Mitch Donahue, ran smoothly, particularly with the on- Frank Goodloe III, Lauren McCombs, line bidding and the new procedures Tamika McDonald, Julie McGuffey and that made the evening flow well and en- Kate Welsh. Jan Bowling, CenterStage Board Chair Candy Pierce and Light Up Center- abled it to end on time. “It felt great,” she CenterStage Artistic Director John R. Stage Chair Sarah Harlan said, “and everybody seemed happy. Leffert created the show along with his “We are appreciative of the support of team, Anne Ensign-Urteaga and Mari- all the guests, particularly for the Cos- anne Zickuhr. tume Replacement Fund,” she added. Sarah Harlan is Light Up CenterStage Over $12,000 was raised in that special chair. Kelly Dodd is Light Up Center- effort alone. Stage Auction chair. Candy Pierce is The event Producing Sponsors were CenterStage Board chair. CenterStage Hilliard Lyons, Jewish Heritage Fund Board members include Dona Boone, for Excellence, Greg and Melinda Vin- Jan Bowling, Kristy Calman, Carol centi and the Jones Family Fund. Dines, Dr. Eugene Dorf, Virginia Evans, The Marquee Sponsors were Lou- Frank Goodloe III, Abby Gordon, Lau- isville Jefferson County Metro, High- ren Morelli Hammond, Rusty Henle, land Cleaners, Printworx and the Cralle Cindy Hytken, Anthony Johnson, Sally Foundation. LaBaugh, Tom LaBaugh, Barbara My- The Red Carpet Sponsors were Ron- erson Katz, Brian Martin, Rabbi Stan ald McDonald House Charities of Ken- Miles, Sam Pilotte, Donald Platoff, Jor- tuckiana, ABC Signup, Eventualities, dan Price, Larry Singer, Janet Stites, Yum Brands Foundation, the Jewish Ken Stites, Sandy Stoler, Leni Sweet, Federation of Louisville, Platinum Trav- Carrie Syberg, Alyce Weixler and Mi- el, Tova Industries, Fifty Chairs, Heather chael Whatley. 10 Community Y DECEMBER 23, 2016 Y 23 KISLEV 5777 Connecting with Culture was a Musical Treat early 50 women participated in with people they might not have met be- the Women’s Philanthropy Con- fore. necting with Culture event on Members of the Women’s Philanthro- N Friday, November 18, and they py Cabinet are Dr. Karen Abrams, Keren were treated to the Louisville Orches- Benabou, Dr. Shellie Branson, Viki Diaz, tra’s Coffee Concert, lunch overlooking Julie Ensign, Debbie Friedman, Jane the plaza behind the Kentucky Center Goldstein, Stacy Gordon-Funk, Cheryl for the Arts and a visit with the LO’s Karp, Kate Latts, Robin Miller, Susan charismatic director, Teddy Abrams. Rudy, Julie Segal, Jennifer Tuvlin and This second event in the Jewish Fed- Ann Zimmerman. eration’s “Connecting with” series was If you would like to join the Women’s hosted by Viki Diaz and Karen Abrams. Philanthropy Cabinet, contact Federa- The women enjoyed a series of pieces by tion Vice President of Philanthropy Sta- classical composers based on the works cy Gordon-Funk, 502-238-2755 or sgor- of Shakespeare. The lunch gave them a [email protected]. chance to visit with old friends and talk

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This trip gave me an op- with my husband, to model/teach/prac- MOMentum Trip to Israel. The mis- portunity to step outside of my comfort tice tzedakah more with my son so he sion of JWRP is “to empower women to zone and reassess my life. grows up with this mindset. I was also change the world through Jewish values “I think I returned with a new sense surprised at how candid and progressive that transform ourselves, our families, of clarity of what I want to prioritize, for the Knesset member we met and talked and our communities.” my family, our Jewish community and with were.” – Lisa Hirsch The trip was heavily subsidized by my relationships with my new ‘sisters’ “I still cannot believe I just experi- JWRP’s donor base, the Israeli govern- from the trip. As a full-time working enced one of the most amazing moments ment, The Jewish Foundation of Lou- mother, I never thought I could make in my life. Traveling to Israel was com- isville, The Kling Hadassah Fund, The this trip work and I am so grateful to pletely different than visiting any other Stuart Pressma Fund, The Stacy Marks the JCL for supporting this trip and my country. I am so thankful to JWRP and Nisenbaum Fund and the Jewish Feder- husband for insisting that I ‘take the everyone who worked to make this trip ation of Louisville. plunge.’” – Tracy Hirsch Geller possible. They showed me not just Israel I could write for days about the “The trip has already impacted my fu- but the beauty of being Jewish. unique experiences we shared and the ture. I want to feel more connected with “Being a mom, a wife and having a ca- things we learned about Israel, our peo- the Jewish community in Louisville. I reer have absorbed my life but this trip ple, our faith, ourselves and one anoth- want to be part of something and share gave me time for myself to learn about er. Instead, I’d like you to hear directly my experiences I had on this trip with who I am, what my role is and it made from these incredible women who have others. I am so appreciative of being af- me think about my real purpose in life. indeed been empowered and will abso- forded the opportunity to be part of this I know this is only the beginning of my lutely have a positive impact on our com- inaugural group of women to take this new life and now there is a lot work to munity for years to come. journey.” – Julie Strull do to keep our Jewish values alive at our “I was surprised by (and very grateful “I loved the time we spend at the home and in our community.” – Paola for) the emotional intensity of this trip. yeshiva and the underground tunnel Moretta It could have been the dynamics of our tours, which gave me historical, engi- “I am more confident in who I am as a incredible group of moms or the spiri- neering, religious, political perspective woman, Jewish woman, mom, wife and tuality of the places we visited or both. of the Temple Mount/Kotel/Wall. I will friend. I am more accepting with who I I didn’t feel like I arrived in Israel bro- also never forget the hysterical, sleep-de- am right now and hopefully with who ken, but I do feel like I returned home prived laughter on the plane home, iced I evolve to be. I am looking forward to healed.” – Jessica Springer coffee, getting to know new friends on collaborating and spending more time “I wasn’t raised in a religious home. the bus rides, Alan yelling “Leweybill... with this funny, passionate, opinionat- I went to Sunday School, spent a lot of Dallas!” everywhere we went, floating in ed, motivated, intelligent, thoughtful, time at the JCC when I was young and the Dead Sea, and hitting 20,000 steps talented, diverse group of women I now was involved with BBYO for a few years. on my Fitbit EVERY DAY (OK … not ev- call friends.” – Lisa Hirsch During high school and college, I experi- ery, but MOST).” – Lisa Hirsch As for me, I am so grateful to have enced some discrimination when people “I am so grateful that I’m a member shared in this tremendous experience learned I was Jewish. As a result, I kept of Louisville’s first JWRP undertaking. with such inspirational women. I am my religion a secret out of fear and slow- Being a part of the JWRP program and grateful for the commitment they have ly shied away from it altogether. traveling to Israel for the first time was made to our Jewish community, but “I have always believed in G-d, but both intense and emotional. There is most of all, I am grateful for their friend- labeled myself ‘not very Jewish’ or ‘Just something magical about being in Isra- ship. Jewish.’ I went on this trip because I el and sharing the experience with oth- The Jewish Federation of Louisville needed a way to reconnect to my Juda- er Jewish mothers. It produced feelings plans to send a second group on the ism. I have never felt as connected to that I’ve never felt as a Jew on American JWRP MOMentum trip in 2018. The Hashem as I did in Israel, and I absolute- land and inspired me to enhance our program is designed for Jewish mothers ly feel a beautiful connection to Judaism family’s practices and commitments to (with children under 18) the majority that I never really had before. Jewish life.” – Kristen Yoffe of whom have not been to Israel. Please “I get emotional every time I tell peo- “I did not realize how connected to visit JWRP’s website www.jwrp.org for ple about my experience. When I re- Israel and the group of 16 women ‘sis- more information. The application pro- turned from Israel, for the first time ever ters’ I would feel. Many, like myself, had cess will begin in 2017. in my home, we celebrated Shabbat. My never been to Israel. I felt we were like To help inspire more women through children loved it! I feel so blessed to have kids in a candy shop. When Israelis say this program, please consider making a been selected to join 15 amazing wom- welcome home, I now understand what gift to The Jewish Federation of Louis- en on this life-changing journey. Thank they mean. Israel felt like home. I never ville. you to all who made it possible.” – Lisa felt that I was in any kind of danger, I The 2016 Louisville JWRP partici- Barnes was happy and safe.” – Julie Strull pants were Lisa Michel Barnes, Karen “After lighting Shabbat candles with “I fully expected being in Jerusalem Bass, Ellana Bessen, Jasmine Farri- 200 other women; we all walked down to and at the Kotel to be a highly emotional er, Tracy Geller, Lisa Hirsch, Lisa Ka- the Western Wall for some singing and and spiritual experience, but having the plin, Julie Kling, Paola Moretta, Mona dancing before we headed to our Shab- opportunity to be with a group of amaz- Schramko, Jaime Schwartz, Jessica bat dinner. 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LEARN MORE AT WWW.MEALSONWHEELSAMERICA.ORG/SHARETHELOVE. 12 Community Y DECEMBER 23, 2016 Y 23 KISLEV 5777 Louisville’s Jewish Organizations Can Be Part of LIFE & LEGACY by Shiela Steinman Wallace legacy commitments valued at $450.5 groups were invited to this kickoff pro- Editor million. gram and encouraged to complete part- To participate in the program, the nership applications. The program will hen the Jewish Community Harold Grinspoon Foundation provides only work if there is broad participation. of Louisville was chosen by up to $100,000 for the community. In “This is a great way to support Jew- the Harold Grinspoon Foun- Louisville, the Jewish Heritage Fund for ish Louisville,” Tuvlin said. “My job is to W dation to be part of the fifth Excellence and the Jewish Federation of help you achieve that goal.” She encour- cohort of communities to participate in Louisville have committed to provide aged all present to complete partnership the LIFE & LEGACY program, the JCL matching funds to ensure the success of applications and to building Louisville’s made a commitment to partner actively the program. Jennifer Tuvlin has been legacy giving program. with Jewish agencies, organizations and hired to coordinate the program. The participants in the LIFE & LEG- congregations here to build a strong and The JCL has spots for 10 Jewish agen- ACY program will be trained all winter sustainable Jewish community in Louis- cies, organizations and congregations in and spring. The breadth of the interest ville for generations to come. Louisville to participate in the program, and involvement from the various Jew- Jennifer Tuvlin and Arlene Schiff As a first step toward fulfilling that go through the training, write legacy ish agencies and synagogues demon- obligation and making legacy giving the plans and follow through with legacy strate this community’s recognition of For additional information about this cornerstone of Louisville’s Jewish fu- giving conversations and effective stew- the value of legacy planning and excite- program or to discuss legacy gifts for ture, the JCL convened an informational ardship. ment about adding it to their financial Jewish agencies and synagogues, con- meeting at Standard Country Club on All of Louisville’s eligible Jewish development. tact Jennifer Tuvlin at 502-238-2735. December 1. The leaders of many of the eligible groups came to hear details of the program from the Grinspoon Foun- al and volunteer experience” that will acy giving,” he explained. “We created a dation’s Certified Fundraising Execu- FOUNDATION serve him well.” donor advised fund at the Community tive Christine Kutnick, who will serve Continued from page 1 In addition to all the administrative Foundation of Louisville and the kids as Louisville’s consultant, providing the ish Foundation forward. The committee work that has been done, he explained, would decide” where distributions from support and guidance that Louisville reestablished the Jewish Foundation “We have a broadly respected and up-to- the fund would go. will need to secure meaningful legacy brand, conducted an extensive review speed management team with Sara, Ed Since philanthropic funds are de- gifts and to help build a legacy culture of policies and procedures and reinsti- and Stacy,” referring to JCL President signed for the long term, the students in our community. tuted the policy of giving impact grants and CEO Sara Klein Wagner, Vice Pres- understood that part of the project was Those in attendance also had the op- for deserving programs across the ident and CFO Ed Hickerson and Vice setting aside some funds for future portunity to meet and talk with Grin- community. President of Philanthropy Stacy Gor- classes to distribute. “We looked at the spoon’s national director of the LIFE & The Foundation has also been the re- don-Funk. grander vision and created a vehicle to LEGACY program, Arlene Schiff. cipient of grants designed to enhance its The Live & Legacy program also give options for the future,” he contin- Harold Grinspoon, Kutnick ex- abilities. Recently, Louisville was chosen means that the Jewish Foundation has ued. Philanthropic funds are part of a plained, is a generous entrepreneur who as part of the fifth cohort in the Harold the resources to market and manage leg- healthy nonprofit. made his fortune in the real estate in- Grinspoon Foundation’s Life & Legacy acy giving for the community. The Grin- Brice joined Northwestern Mutual dustry. He has a passion for investing in program, and the Foundation’s partici- spoon and JHFE grants enabled the in April 2009 and served as chief mar- the Jewish community to help it grow pation the program was made possible Foundation to invest in a Life & Legacy keting officer for The Rivers Network and thrive in a sustainable way. He is by a grant from the Jewish Heritage coordinator, and Resnik believes that Office through December 2014, assum- the driving force behind PJ Library and Fund for Excellence and funds from the hiring Jennifer Tuvlin for that position ing the role as CDO in January 2015. As JCamp 180, both of which The J partic- Foundation itself. was a good move. “She will be great in the CDO, he oversees the recruitment, ipates in already. He also instituted the Through the Life & Legacy program, that role,” he said. training and development of the office’s Visions and Voices program that focuses the Jewish Foundation of Louisville will Brice is the Chief Development Officer financial representatives and the college on Jewish art. help Jewish agencies, organizations and (CDO) for Northwestern Mutual – The financial representatives. With the LIFE & LEGACY program, congregations collaborate to develop Rivers Network Office. Brice has volunteered extensively in Grinspoon is working to convey a sense and build their legacy giving. (The story A native New Yorker, he grew up on the youth services sector of the Louis- of urgency. Over $59 trillion is being about Life & Legacy that ran in the No- Long Island and earned his BA from ville community. His volunteer efforts transferred now from the generation vember issue of Community is available Duke University in political science. He are now focused on supporting soldiers that has lived their lives and done well to at www.jewishlouisville.org.) got excited about teaching during his and their families, especially those with the next generation. If Jewish agencies, In addition, the committee did a thor- sophomore year and was a volunteer a U. S. Army Special Forces battalion organizations and congregations are not ough review of all the donor advised coach at the YMCA. stationed at Ft. Campbell, KY. asking these seniors to consider leaving funds to ensure that they are continuing After graduation, the teaching job he He also serves on the board of di- a portion of their estates to benefit the to be used appropriately. Over the years, had planned to take didn’t pan out, so he rectors for Where Opportunity Knox, Jewish community, they are missing an the community has changed. Some of interned on Capitol Hill and worked for an organization devoted to making the opportunity. the funds were designated to support the Democratic Senate Campaign Com- Greater Louisville Region the best place If 20 percent of a Jewish agency’s op- agencies or programs that no longer ex- mittee. Later, he landed a faculty posi- in America for veterans to live. erating budget is not coming from the ist today. tion at the Oakwood Friends School in Brice has been active within the Jew- proceeds from endowments, Kutnick When the committee found funds like Poughkeepsie, New York. ish community in the past. He served on said, it will face a fiscal crisis by 2025. that, they consulted with the donors or Brice returned to Duke for graduate The Temple board and coached Macca- Endowments are essential to nonprofit the donors’ heirs, whenever possible, school and earned his MA in liberal bi basketball for The J. In addition, he stability, she stated. to repurpose the funds in accordance studies for teaching. In 1992, he moved served as principal of the High School Nonprofits today are evolving. They with their wishes. When no there are no to Louisville “for what I thought would of Jewish Studies and director of Kesher are faced with increased demands for family members, the committee looked be a two-year gig” teaching and coach- Kentucky. programming while the competition at the purpose for which the fund was ing at Kentucky Country Day School, Now, he is ready to participate in the for the charitable dollar is increasing. established and directed that the dis- he said, but Kentucky proved to be his Jewish community again, and for him, Through LIFE & LEGACY, Grinspoon is bursements from the fund be used in a lifetime home. In his first hour in here, the time is right. “Life & Legacy is a tre- asking Jewish communities to become manner consistent with the original in- he attended a faculty party and “met my mendous opportunity,” he said. In his proactive and encourage widespread tent of the fund. now wife, Sarah.” new role, he is looking forward to sup- legacy giving. The Jewish Foundation also ad- He called staying in Louisville “the porting the participating organizations. Kutnick pointed out that 92 percent of dressed a number of complex legal, tax best decision I made.” “It’s about having conversations with Jews already make charitable donations and investment issues, often working After two years at KCD, he worked people around what they envision as a and 79 percent of them give to Jewish closely with donors. as general manager for Maker’s Mark legacy of purpose and fulfillment for organizations, yet many of them have In addition, the Foundation attracted Products where he was responsible for them,” he said. “They may have very not provided for charitable donations in some new funds and endowments. The coordinating the first catalog featuring broad ideas. They may want to support their wills, and often is it because they Foundation has two active committees, Maker’s Mark promotional items. a school or other things. We can connect have not been asked. Making a legacy he explained. The Foundation Commit- Brice joined his family’s business, Su- them to other organizations and talk gift, she explained, allows someone to tee, which he chaired, deals mostly with perior Printing Ink Company, in 1996. with them specifically about what they do something significant during their marketing and administration. The In- He established a branch office in Louis- want their legacy to be within the Jewish lifetimes. vestment Committee is now chaired by ville to service printers in the Ohio Val- community. … I’m part of a team with It is a myth, she said, that only the Eric Goodman. During most of his ten- ley region and he served as the national Stacy [Gordon-Funk], Jen [Tuvlin] and wealthy can leave legacy gifts. She en- ure, Glenn Levine chaired that commit- accounts manager. He also headed the Sara [Klein Wagner],” he said, and he’s couraged those present to ask their pro- tee, and did an outstanding job. Good- re-branding effort for this 80-year-old ready to do his part. spective donors to discuss the possibility man took over in the fall, and Resnik company. Brice had words of praise for Peter of including charitable giving in their said, “We’re very fortunate to have Eric. Brice returned to KCD as assistant Resnik, too. “He has really helped propel wills with their children. Making legacy He is an international investment man- head of school for development in 2000. our community forward through tire- gifts, she continued, is about showing ager, and we’re lucky he has chosen to During his tenure at KCD, he led a vari- less efforts to make our systems stron- and teaching children what’s important. continue to live in Louisville.” ety of initiatives related to the external ger and the Foundation is part of it,” LIFE & LEGACY is a four-year pro- Resnik believes Jewish Foundation is affairs of the school, including fundrais- Brice said. “I consider him a friend and gram that provides training and support now positioned well for growth and he’s ing, alumni relations, parent relations it is a real honor to succeed him in this on how to have legacy conversation, pro- excited that Brice has agreed to serve as and admissions. role. I don’t think we would have this gram funding and monetary incentives chair. “I’ve known Chris for more the 15 While at KCD, he developed a philan- opportunity to build our foundation if for collaboration and building success- years,” he said, “and I consider him to be thropy class that received the National it weren’t for Peter’s good work. We owe ful legacy programs. Since it’s inception, a champion and educator of philanthro- Association of Independent Schools’ him a huge debt of gratitude. Kutnick reported, the 35 participating py. He has the financial and marketing highest award for curriculum develop- Brice and his wife of 21 years, Sarah, communities have secured over 11,000 background and he has both profession- ment. The course “was grounded in leg- have two teenagers, Lilly and Wilder. DECEMBER 23, 2016 Y 23 KISLEV 5777 Y Community 13 Faith Communities Come Together with Hope and Prayers for Peace by Shiela Steinman Wallace Editor

s an American holiday, Thanks- giving bring people from all walks of life and all faith A groups together. In Louisville, the Interfaith Thanksgiving Prayer Ser- vice and Dinner has become an annual tradition to promote understanding, compassion and fellowship. IPP Executive Director Haleh Karimi This year’s program, held on Monday, November 21, at Crescent Hill Baptist Church, was sponsored by Interfaith Paths to Peace in partnership with the church, River Road Mosque and Temple Shalom. Rev. Jason Crosby, pastor of the host congregation, welcomed everyone, highlighting the role the Baptist church had Surrounded by community members of many faiths, Jeremy A.R. Cunningham led a pipe ceremony on the steps of in establishing freedom of religious ex- the church. pression and the separation of church Rev. Jason Crosby PHOTOS BY SHIELA STEINMAN WALLACE and state as important precepts upon which the United States was founded. Interfaith Paths to Peace Executive Director Haleh Karimi talked about the changing role her organization must APPLY NOW play in the face of rising terrorism. “Our SCHOLARSHIPS FOR CAMP, ISRAEL TRIPS AND organization has planted seeds of interfaith understanding and peacemak- OTHER INTENSIVE JEWISH EXPERIENCES ing for 20 years,” she said, “and we will continue to harvest the fruit for years to come.” Rep. John Yarmuth Dr. Muhammad Babar, long a pro- ponent of interfaith cooperation who has been making a difference for good ONE HAPPY CAMPER GRANTS in the community and in the world for Louisville Jewish campers can participate in the One Happy Camper program. In many years, spoke of the pain this year conjunction with Foundation for Jewish Camp, your youth may be eligible for an has brought as he and his family have incentive grant of up to $1,000 if your child has never before attended Jewish overnight suffered from rising Islamophobia. camp program of 19 days or more or up to $700 for a program of 12 days or more. To He called on all those present to write, qualify, your child must be registered for a Jewish overnight camp program that lasts 19 speak and stand for liberty. days or more at an approved camp. Approved camps are listed on Congressman John Yarmuth and www.onehappycamper.org. Youth currently enrolled in a daily immersive Jewish Councilman Bill Hollander experience like a Jewish Day School are not eligible for this program. Metro Councilman Bill Hollander also Visit www.onehappycamper.org for more information and to conrm eligibility. Incentive addressed the group. grants are limited to available funds so don’t wait! These scholarships will be awarded The prayer service started with Greg- on a rolling basis while funding lasts, with priority given to those who apply by January 1. ory Rahming, accompanied by Dr. Lou- ie Bailey, singing “Let There Be Peace on ELLEN AND MILTON CANTOR ISRAEL SCHOLARSHIP FUND Earth.” The Ellen and Milton Cantor Israel Scholarship Fund provides an annual scholarship to a That was followed by community high school junior or senior from the greater Louisville area to help defray the cost of an faith leaders offering prayers from their Israel trip and enable that individual to participate in an approved, month-long diverse traditions. Those leaders were educational opportunity in Israel. Rabbi Beth Jacowitz Chottiner of Tem- Written applications must be submitted to the Ellen and Milton Cantor Israel ple Shalom, Imam Mohammad Wasif Rabbi Beth Jacowitz Chottiner Scholarship Fund by January 1. Each candidate must also include the recommendation Iqbal of the River Road Mosque, Rev. of his/her rabbi or an appropriate Jewish communal professional. Nanda of the Kentucky meditation com- Scholarship recipients must commit to participate in voluntary community activities passionate Peace Center (Buddhist), Dr. upon their return from Israel. Jahanigir Cyrus of the Louisville Baha’I SUMMER CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS Community, and Sunder Iyer from the The Laura K. Cohen Camp Scholarship, the Miriam and Dennis Fine Beber Camp Hindu Temple of Kentucky. Memorial Scholarship and the Frankenthal Family Camp Ramah Scholarship are To wrap up the formal program, Jer- need-based grants that provide assistance for families to send their youth to summer emiah A.R. Cunningham of Iktomi Sha overnight camp. Written applications must be submitted at the Jewish Foundation of Oyate (Lakota tradition) led a Native Louisville. Each candidate must also include the recommendation of a Jewish American peace pipe ceremony and can- communal professional (rabbi, youth group leader, religious school principal, etc.). dle lighting. Everyone in attendance was Dr. Muhammad Babar Applicants demonstrating nancial need will be given preference, but other criteria will invited to pick up a lighted candle and be considered as well. stand on the front steps of the church. Receipt of the scholarships is contingent upon enrollment/acceptance at an eligible Cunningham brought a traditional Jewish camp. By accepting the scholarship, the applicant agrees to participate in sacred pipe of unity for the ceremony. appropriate publicity before and/or after camp in the Community paper. The long wooden stem, made of cedar, Applications for the Laura K. Cohen partial-tuition camp scholarships will be accepted symbolizes all that grows on the earth, from youngsters interested in attending Jewish overnight summer camps that observe or the masculine, he explained; and kosher dietary laws, are Zionistic in approach (provide an Israeli element in orientation and/or programming), and observe Shabbat. the stone bowl, carved of catlinite, rep- The Fine Scholarship is for those going to Beber Camp and the Frankenthal Scholarship resents the earth itself, or the feminine. is for Camp Ramah. Together, they represent all the universe. Imam Mohammad Wasif Iqbal He lit the pipe and shared it with the MARCH OF THE LIVING SCHOLARSHIP other faith leaders for prayer, ceremony The March of the Living is a program that takes teens to Auschwitz/Birkenau, Dachau, and unity. Majdanek and other Holocaust sites in Poland, accompanied by a Holocaust survivor, and then to Israel. Participants visit Auschwitz on Yom HaShoah, Holocaust Memorial Day, and are in Israel to celebrate Yom HaAtzmaut, Israel Independence Day. The next March of the Living will be April 20-May 4, 2017. Written applications must be submitted to the March of the Living Fund by January 1. Applications can be downloaded from www.jewishlouisville.org/scholarship. Additional information about the March of the Living can also be found at www.motl.org.

Rev. Nanda DEADLINES With the exception of One Happy Camper grants, all scholarship applications may be downloaded at www.jewishlouisville.org/scholarship. Application and recommendation letters are due by January 1, 2017. They may be e-mailed to [email protected] or mailed to the attention of Betsy Schwartz, c/o Jewish Community of Louisville, 3600 Dutchmans Ln., Louisville, KY, 40205. Applications received after January 1, 2017 will be considered on a rst come, rst served basis as long as funds are still available. January 1 applicants will be informed the week of February 20 as to their award status. Contact Betsy Schwartz, 502-238-2708 or [email protected] for more Jeremy A.R. Cunningham Sunyer Iyer information. 14 Community Y DECEMBER 23, 2016 Y 23 KISLEV 5777

that everyone makes mistakes. Marie, WALLACE a strong leader in her own right with a Continued from page 1 reputation of being a bit prickly, made of significance in the Jewish community Shiela promise not to tell anyone about over that time and has never let illness her softer side. (Shiela told the story now or personal tragedy get in the way of do- with Marie’s permission.) ing her job. She has amassed a remark- Marie, whose activities on behalf of able record of achievement, including the Jewish community locally and na- the creation of an award-winning pub- tionally are legendary, has always had lication, for which our community has great confidence in Shiela’s ability to been the beneficiary. make even complicated things “sound Shiela and her husband, David Wal- nice.” lace, had moved 12 times during the first Shiela’s goal has always been to offer 10 years of their marriage. They finally substantive information and to commu- moved to Kentucky in 1986 when David nicate it clearly and with transparency. accepted a professorship at St. Catha- She understood how the paper could rine’s College in Springfield. He com- make a difference in peoples’ lives – and muted from the college to Louisville for it has. The Jewish Community Center 30 years before his retirement so they and Jewish Community of Louisville could live and raise their children in a (JCL) need to communicate effectively Jewish environment. in order to ensure a strong Jewish com- Their son, Glenn, was 9 years old and munity for the foreseeable future, and daughter, Sara, was 4 in 1990 when for- Community functions as our voice and mer Jewish Community Federation of prime educational tool to the world. Louisville Executive Director Alan En- Although the paper’s change to a gel offered Shiela the editor’s job at the monthly format has made it somewhat JCL President and CEO Sara Klein Wagner presented Shiela Wallace a memento – copies of the front page of her Community newspaper. Shiela couldn’t more difficult to provide timely infor- first paper in 1990 and her last one, which Wagner promised would be updated with this issue. wait to get started and has considered mation on future events, Shiela provides PHOTOS BY TED WIRTH the Community paper her “baby” ever content for www.jewishlouisville.org, since. keeping it chock-full of timely local, na- about Israel with which they were not Jewish Community of Louisville Execu- “Hiring Shiela turned out to be a wise tional and international information to familiar. tive Director Sara Wagner, “so I have al- move and a true benefit for the commu- bridge the gap. Of all the organizations to which Shie- ways felt a personal connection with her nity,” says Engel. “I remember interview- “Our local community has been bless- la has given her time and talents, Tem- as our Federation/JCL experiences and ing a shy, but thoughtful young woman ed with strong leaders over the years,” ple Shalom is probably the closest to her careers continued to grow and the com- who explained very carefully how she Shiela reflects, “and my job has allowed heart. She became a member during her munity changed and evolved. I watched could transform Community into a pa- me to know many of them.” Her work first year in Louisville when the temple Shiela go from covering stories to be- per that would benefit the Jewish com- also has taken her to Israel four times to was located in a house on Taylorsville coming an active and involved member munity in a variety of ways and would offer first-hand accounts of the situation Road. She approached Rabbi Stanley of the Jewish community. become the ‘go to’ place to find out what there. Her trips included a stops in Kiev Miles and asked if he needed a Hebrew “For over 26 years,” she continued, is happening and the issues facing us lo- and Odessa, where she was able to see teacher and she ended up teaching sixth “she has been Jewish Louisville’s story- cally, regionally and nationally. and report on how Annual Federation grade classes for over 25 years. When teller and has quietly, and in her own “She did all that and more,” he said, Campaign dollars benefit Jewish com- the congregation built a structure on way, shared the news, happenings, cele- “brought order from chaos, improved munities there and around the world. Lowe Road, then-Choir Director Anne brations and highs and lows of the entire our revenue stream, enhanced PR and She witnessed how JDC (Jewish Joint Niren recruited her for the choir. Even- community. She has an immeasurable marketing and gave Federation and our Distribution Committee) volunteers tually, she became the Shabbat morning amount of respect for the news and the agencies the opportunity to share our helped stretch those dollars to better volunteer song leader, and has been do- life stories she has shared. Mentored and work with the community. I am very ap- the lives of so many who could not sur- ing it for years. She began composing inspired by the late Herman Landau, we preciative of all she has done.” vive otherwise. Taking that message liturgical music and now has about 40 are forever grateful to Shiela for taking After her very first paper went to to heart, she considers giving to the copyrights. A grant from the Kentucky the lead and assuming responsibility for press, Shiela discovered that the last bit Campaign a personal commitment. Foundation for Women allowed her to preserving our community’s stories and of an anecdote in a long story had been This year, thanks to inheriting her par- write and produce a sacred service for history.” left out, due to an error by those who ents’ estate, she increased her pledge Temple Shalom’s 25th anniversary. Although she is retiring from her pasted up the paper. She quickly priced to the Lion of Judah level (an annual “Shiela did me a huge favor with the “paid job,” Shiela plans to become an the cost of equipment to do the job and minimum gift of $5,000 and above). choir,” says Niren, “and it worked both active JCL volunteer. Her flexible time- brought the entire the process in-house Karen Abrams, another past Federa- ways. Another person might have said frame will allow her to work with the lo- – saving the Federation thousands of tion president (2013-15), considers Shie- he or she was too busy, but she is the cal Jewish Community Relations Coun- dollars annually. la hard-working, extremely devoted to most driven and motivated person I cil and continue working to establish a She inherited Steve Baker, as her as- the JCL and the Community paper and have ever met. As the editor and voice of formal archive for the Louisville Jewish sistant, and the young graphic design- always generous with her time and tze- the Jewish community, she will be hard community. er who quickly became indispensable. dakah. “I consider her,” she said, “the to replace.” She and David also plan to travel a bit Baker taught her computer technologi- embodiment of the Lion of Judah she Temple Shalom Rabbi Emeritus Stan- and spend more time with their daugh- cal as she taught him about newspaper has become.” ley Miles, agrees. “I have known Shiela ter, Sara, a third-year law student at the production. Reporting on news stories, especial- for over a quarter of a century, and her University of Arizona, and her husband, One of his favorite memories of those ly those about individuals with whom intellect, integrity and creativity have Ross Levine, and with their daughter-in- days was going with Shiela to the Speed you develop a rapport, can be deeply constantly enhanced our community law, Carla, and grandchildren Madeline Art Museum in the early 1990s to see personal. Shiela has often had such re- and her congregation. She is, in so many and Gavin in Louisville. a special exhibition of historical pieces lationships and especially remembers ways, a bracha!” Additional comments from colleagues from New York’s Jewish Museum. While interviewing a 90-year-old woman, Rose “Shiela came to work at the Federation and friends can be found at www.jew- the docent provided information about Hansen, on the occasion of her becom- a couple of months before I did,” says ishlouisville.org. various items on display, Shiela could ing a Lion of Judah. Rose was wearing a not help but offer additional details lovely gold necklace given to her by her about them. She had a perspective that husband and she showed Shiela a meno- Chottiner Named Interim Editor even fascinated the docent and we all rah the two had rescued from the Holo- got an education that day.” caust. After Shiela shared a draft of her Lee Chottiner will succeed Shiela Community became her own and as story, Rose remarked, “Who gave you Steinman Wallace as interim editor of time went on, and Shiela made it a point the eyes to see into my soul?” The two Community. to include other writers to balance her became friends and Rose gave Shiela A career journalist, Chottiner spent own strong voice. Over the years, she her treasured necklace as a gift. 13 years as the executive editor of The worked closely with a number of Feder- Prior to coming to Community, Shiela Jewish Chronicle in Pittsburgh follow- ation Board presidents and eventually served on the board of Eliahu Academy ing a long career in daily newspapers. added speech writing to her repertoire. when her son was a student and, with During his tenure, the Chronicle “Shiela always surprised me when we her husband, was a Bingo captain. won several awards from the Press were working together,” said past Fed- She has a strong interest in interfaith Club of Western Pennsylvania and the eration Board President Fred Joseph relations, and in the early 2000’s, joined American Jewish Press Association, in- (1995-98). “Whenever Alan Engel asked the local Religion Communicator’s cluding the AJPA’s first ever Rockower me for remarks, I turned to Shiela for Council (RCC) chapter and soon after Award for outstanding web sites. help in crafting them. She was like in was asked to serve as the local chapter’s Chottiner is a graduate of American my head and said she could hear my president. Concerned that the group University in Washington, D.C., and voice as she wrote.” presented as an interfaith organization he earned his master’s degree in jour- Sometimes, the presidents’ first la- but was run more as a Christian-based nalism from Point Park University in dies got into the act as well. At the be- initiative, she took her concerns to the Pittsburgh. ginning of her tenure, Shiela missed RCC’s national board and was invited to He is married to Rabbi Beth Jacow- taking a photo of past Board President join their ranks to help the organization itz Chottiner of Temple Shalom. To- Ron Abrams when he handed his gav- become a more inclusive. She changed gether, they have one daughter, Noa. el to incoming president Marcia Roth. the culture of the organization, and, on “I have full confidence in Lee,” Wal- Shiela was distraught. Ron’s wife, Ma- occasion, was able to provide her col- Lee Chottiner lace said. “I know that I am leaving rie, took Shiela under her wing, set up a leagues who worked for faith groups PHOTO BY REBECCA KIGER Community in capable hands.” substitute photo shoot and assured her with anti-Israel platforms information DECEMBER 23, 2016 Y 23 KISLEV 5777 Y Community 15 GA Inspires Louisville Delegation GFoundation Helps The J Feed Seniors by Shiela Steinman Wallace came about after we had approached by Becky Swansburg Meals-on-Wheels to see if we could have Yavilah McCoy, an African-American Editor fundraiser and donate money to Meals- Lewis W. Cole Memorial Young Leadership Jew and founder of a Jewish diversity on-Wheels to feed the seniors on their Award Winner non-profit, spoke about civil rights and An important part of the Senior Adult waiting list. how we can move this agenda forward. program at The J is the Senior Nutrition “They would have had to use money uth Bader Ginsburg. Scott Wein- She emphasized that real change is Program. Seniors come to The J five within a month or lose equivalent in berg. Chuck Todd. Jay Klemp- made through building relationships, days a week to enjoy a hot, kosher meal federal funds,” Shaw-Woo explained, ner. Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks. not writing letters and throwing barbs. in the company of friends. They make so GFoundation decided to create a gap Hunter Weinberg. Bravo’s Andy This reinforces the work our JCRC (Jew- a suggested donation of $3 per meal or R whatever they can afford, and additional program that would provide meals to Cohen. Sara Klein Wagner. Me. ish Community Relations Council) and those who were on the waiting list. What do all these people have in com- others are doing to build relationships donations are welcome. GFoundation solicited funds from in- mon? Besides being Jewish leaders, we and advocate for Jewish causes. There are, however, seniors who dividual donors and corporations and all attended the Jewish Federation of Scott and I also attended a session need the meal program but are unable now provides those seniors with five North America’s General Assembly in on outreach to young families. It was a to come to The J. For them, The J of- healthy meals a week. Washington, D.C. last month. great mix of provocative conversation fers home-delivered hot, kosher meals Once the program was up and run- And since the power of a conference (how can we create Jewish spaces that through Meals-on-Wheels. ning, Meals-on-Wheels alerted GFoun- is not in attending, but in bringing new meet the needs of today’s new parents?) The need for these home-delivered dation to a similar need at The J. “So the ideas home and putting them to use, I and fun ideas (ice cream socials have meals often exceeds the resources avail- board decided to support JCC by paying want to share with you some insights biblical roots!). Watch for some of these able to provide them, and, in the past, for meals that could be distributed to se- and take-aways we gained at the Gener- ideas to be put to good use by our syna- when maximum enrollment in the pro- niors on a waiting list,” Shaw-Woo said. al Assembly. gogues and the JCL (Jewish Community gram was reached, those who could not “The J provides kosher meals, which oth- We gathered in Washington, D.C. less of Louisville). be served were put on a waiting list. This er meal providers are not able to do, so than a week after the presidential elec- I attended a session on using storytell- is a problem found across the Meals-on- the JCC fills a niche for those seniors on tion. Naturally, many speakers at the GA ing to combat the Boycott, Divestment Wheels network, and not just with The the waiting list who need to keep kosher.” addressed the election outcome, and how and Sanctions movement against Isra- J’s program. Senior Adult Director Diane Sadle said, Jewish organizations should interact with el. In front of a packed room, I stood up GFoundation, an organization that “The J is grateful for the additional support. the new administration. Hunter Wein- and had 90 seconds to tell a story that was established to address senior hun- The GFoundation is enabling us to serve berg, attending her first GA, enjoyed hear- would move someone to feel differently ger, veteran and civilian post-homeless- all the seniors who need kosher Meals-on- ing from pundits and campaign workers about boycotting Israel. Too often, we ness, children’s hunger and teen hunger, Wheels so nobody has to go hungry. as they unpacked the election. There was focus exclusively on facts, and forget learned about the problem. Today, GFoundation is serving about consensus that Jewish organizations had that each of us has a personal narrative “The first program we started was a 100 seniors across the region. to push their agendas forward over the that supports Israel’s right to exist. Ask senior meal program called GMeals-on- More information about GFoundation next four years, and to do that, they would me about mine – and I look forward to Wheels,” said John Howard Shaw-Woo, can be found at www.gfoundation.org. need to engage with President-Elect Don- hearing yours. a founding member of GFoundation. “It ald Trump and his appointees. As JCPA The Louisville delegation also attend- President David Bernstein noted: “Trump ed the PJ Library reception hosted by The Jewish Community of Louisville gratefully cannot be treyf to us.” Harold Grinspoon. PJ Library has grown acknowledges donations to the following At the same time, speakers addressed over the years from a book sharing pro- the need to draw attention to rising an- gram to a thriving connecter for Jewish ti-Semitism and push our elected lead- families. It is an important program in JCC SECOND CENTURY FUNDS ers to take action against it. They em- Louisville that provides high-quality phasized this had to start at the top, with Jewish books and CDs to families with AND OTHER ENDOWMENTS President-Elect Trump. Expect all these young children. It recently expanded to conversations to impact the Jewish com- engage older children through PJ Our RE AND RICHIE RICHLIN ATHLETIC JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER munity’s advocacy approach over the Way, and Louisville even has a young FUND MEMORY OF GEORGE KLEIN coming years. participant, 10-year-old David Kaplan, MEMORY OF THE 81ST ANNIVERSARY OF MAURICE & RAYMA SHUSTER Scott Weinberg, who was attending serving on the PJ Our Way Design Team. RYNA RICHLIN MEMORY OF EDWARD SWITOW the GA as a Joseph J. Kaplan Young The General Assembly was an inspir- DAVID FELDMAN RAYMA SHUSTER Leadership Award winner, was motivat- ing three days in Washington. But now MEMORY OF LYNN GOLDSTEIN ed by a panel discussion on “Next Gen- the real work begins: the work of put- ROBERT AND BETTE LEVY BRONNER LOUISVILLE ATHLETIC CLUB SILVER eration Jewish Philanthropy.” The panel ting these new ideas into action. I hope ELLIS ISLAND EDUCATIONAL FUND SNEAKERS CLUB examined how communities can make you’ll join us as we work to strengthen MEMORY OF LIL philanthropic giving a tradition passed Jewish Louisville and our relationship ERWIN SHERMAN JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER SENIOR down from generation to generation, with partners, other faiths, government ADULT DEPARTMENT and included ideas on empowering the leaders, and each other. SADYE AND MAURICE GROSSMAN MEMORY OF LYNN GOLDSTEIN next generation of Jewish families to Editor’s note: The Louisville delegation COMMUNITY SERVICE CAMP FUND JON SCHNEIDER give back. Look for some of these ideas included JCL Board Chair Jay Klemp- SPEEDY RECOVERY OF MELISSA ZACHARIAH ANDREA LEVERE & CFED STAFF to be used here in Louisville, particular- ner, Becky Swansburg, Hunter and Scott MEMORY OF ARNOLD PARRIS SHIELA WALLACE ly as we embark on the Life and Legacy Weinberg and JCL President and CEO MEMORY OF LYNN GOLDSTEIN ROZ & ARNOLD SCHNEIDER program. 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3600 Dutchmans Lane • Louisville, KY 40205 502-459-0660 • jewishlouisville.org 16 Community Y DECEMBER 23, 2016 Y 23 KISLEV 5777 Celebrating Chanukah Stories, Songs and Sufganiyot … Sharing Chanukah Traditions JCRC ALSO HONORS NCJW PRESIDENT JOYCE BRIDGE, VOLUNTEER EXTRAORDINAIRE by Shiela Steinman Wallace ago, Bridge rand a social service agency Editor that helped domestic violence victims. The NCJW chapter there helped her he Jewish Community Relations agency a lot. So when Bridge move here, Council’s annual Interfaith Cha- she immediately “joined NCJW to meet nukah Party on Sunday, Decem- people and form friendships. T ber 11, drew a large group of “She soon became very active in their people of many faiths to share in a little mission of positively impacting the lives early Chanukah joy. Rabbi Beth Jacow- of women children and families through- itz Chottiner of Temple Shalom shared out our community and in Israel,” Can- the Chanukah story and Cantors Sharon tor Hordes continued. “Two years ago Hordes of Keneseth Israel and David she was asked to become president of Lipp of Adath Jeshurun shared some fa- the organization and even though she is vorite Chanukah songs. not Jewish. She’s been a leader that rep- A highlight of the event was the pre- resents Jewish values in the most positive sentation of the JCRC’s Annual Award to way, values that are universal.” volunteer extraordinaire Joyce Bridge, In addition to her work with NCJW, president of National Council of Jew- Bridge volunteers with Gilda’s Club and ish Women, Louisville Section. Cantor is a docent at the Speed Museum. Hordes made the presentation. After the formal program, there were The heart of community relations, plenty of latkes and sufganiyot for everyone. Cantor Hordes said, “is working toward Jeff Slyn chaired this program and the betterment of your community in Matt Goldberg is the director of the JCRC. Above, NCJW President Joyce Bridge many different ways. This is what Joyce does and why she is so deserving.” Interfaith Paths to Peace cosponsored At left, top, Cantors David Lipp and Sharon Hordes Prior to coming to Louisville 10 years this program. shared some Chanukah songs and invited people to sing along.

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Our volunteer application is now online at Reservations requested by Friday, December 23rd www.KentuckyOneHealth.org by calling the office at 451-3122 x 0 /volunteer. 18 Community Y DECEMBER 23, 2016 Y 23 KISLEV 5777 Celebrating Chanukah Warren Buffett: Investing in Israel Bonds Is “A Terrific Tribute to the Country” Famed Investor Emphasizes Point with Personal $5 Million Israel Bond Investment OMAHA, NE — Berkshire Hathaway “The United States and Israel have a com- Israel is going to be around forever.” as a sure bet.” Chairman and CEO Warren Buffett wel- mon destiny,” saying, “If you are looking As a result, Israel bond sales direct- The evening was hosted by Henry Da- comed 43 U.S. Israel bond investors to for brains, energy and dynamism in the ly attributable to the event totaled $60 vis, president & CEO of Greater Omaha Omaha recently, each of whom made a Middle East, Israel is the only place you million. In addition to Buffett’s $5 mil- Packing. minimum $1 million new investment to need to go.” lion investment, Berkshire Hathaway’s Thomas A. Lockshin is executive di- participate in an exclusive evening with Buffett also spoke positively of invest- portfolio has included Israel bonds since rector of the regional office located in the famed “oracle of Omaha.” ing in Israel bonds, calling the invest- its acquisition of GUARD Insurance in Cleveland. The evening opened with a tribute ments “a terrific tribute to the country.” 2012, now known as Berkshire Hatha- Israel bonds are debt securities issued video from Israeli Prime Minister Ben- He said he would invest $5 million in way GUARD Insurance Companies. by the government of Israel. Israel Bonds jamin Netanyahu, who said, “Warren is Israel bonds in his personal portfolio if The evening was the result of an April is also the commonly known name of De- one of the most brilliant and successful participants at the event matched his in- meeting held in Omaha between Buffett velopment Corporation for Israel (DCI), investors of our time. He knows a good vestment. In doing so, Buffett stated, “I and then-Bonds President & CEO Izzy which underwrites the bonds in the Unit- investment when he sees it. That’s why wanted – through the last-minute chal- Tapoohi, Vice President for Sales Stuart ed States. Capital provided through the he invests in Israel.” lenge – to set the bar even higher for fu- Garawitz and Pennsylvania Region Ex- sale of Israel bonds has helped strengthen Buffett, who made Israeli company Is- ture events.” ecutive Director Harold Marcus. every aspect of Israel’s economy, enabling car his first overseas acquisition, spoke He added, “You can tell prospective in- In commenting on the meeting, Buf- the development of key national infra- warmly of the Jewish state, calling it “a vestors that I would have taken a perpet- fett said, “I learned quite a bit more structure. Today, expanded ports and remarkable country.” He stressed that ual bond if you had offered one. I believe about the Bonds program and said I’d transportation networks help facilitate love to do (the event).” the shipment of “Made in Israel” technol- In expressing appreciation to Buffett, ogy around the world, enhancing national new Israel Bonds President & CEO Israel export growth. Capital accrued through Maimon said, “This event tells me that the sale of Israel bonds has enabled cut- Warren Buffett, famed for his invest- ting-edge innovation that saves lives and One of the best ways to fight ment expertise, continues to view Israel changes the world on a daily basis. terrorism in Israel is to help save its victims.

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DECEMBER 23, 2016 Y 23 KISLEV 5777 Y Community 19 Bob Sachs’ Short Story Nominated for a Pushcart Award by Shiela Steinman Wallace later, Sachs discovered the professor poet and playwright Jeff Skiner and one traveled back to Europe for a conference Editor regularly read one of his stories to the from novelist and short story writer Paul at Utrecht, south of Amsterdam. creative writing classes “as an example Griner, all at UofL. “One night,” Sachs recounted, “anoth- ll of us are born with a set of of what they should be doing.” In 2004, he also submitted a short sto- er scientist says lets go for a walk, and he skills and talents. Sometimes A number of years later, in 1971, ry to the Metroversity Writing Contest, takes him into a large central city park, we recognize them and pursue Sachs, now a lawyer, came to Louisville and took first place in the graduate divi- Vondelpark, and the fellow starts to talk A careers that put them to good with his wife, Felice. With the exception sion. In 2005, he repeated that feat with to the Jewish protagonist about how he use. Other times, we don’t discover them of a story he wrote for a creative writing “Vondelpark,” a fictionalized version of was involved in the Holocaust.” Vondel- until later in life. class at Bellarmine in the 70’s, he didn’t an experience he had while in Europe. park, Sachs added, was off limits to Jews “I never really knew I could write write another story until after he retired With those successes, Sena Naslund during the Holocaust. well,” Bob Sachs from the Bank of Louisville in 1998. pushed Sachs to get more serious The conversation in the story “contin- said. It is a tal- At that time, he began taking a wide about his writing and take the two-year ues through the park until they get back ent he discovered variety of courses at the University of low-residency creative writing program to the conference and reveals some of after a long, suc- Louisville and chose a creative writ- leading to an MFA in Creative Writing at the characters’ history and present sit- cessful career in ing course from Sena Jeter Naslund as Spalding University. The program that uations,” he said. While fictionalized, law and banking. one. “I went to her class and she asked she directed is one of the top 10 creative Sachs reports that elements of the story Now, his short sto- how many people had registered,” he writing programs in the country. are true. ry, “Vondelpark” recalled. “I had not yet registered and “In 2007, I did that, graduating at After he learned about his nomina- has been nominat- she told me that the class was full, that the age of 70 in 2009 – a graduation my tion for the Pushcart Award, another ed for a Pushcart she doesn’t want to take more than 18 mother came to,” he said. of his stories, “A Geometry of Life,” was Prize by The Lou- people.” “I rewrote ‘Vondelpark’ several times,” accepted for publication in the Chicago isville Review, and She allowed him to sit in the class that he said, “and kept sending it out to liter- Quarterly Review. the author is “feel- Bob Sachs date and told him, “‘Write down your ary magazines and no one accepted it.” Sachs continues to write, and now has ing good” about it. name and phone number, and if some- After letting it sit for a while, “Finally, I about 20 published stories. The Spalding “I was an indifferent student in high body drops out, I’ll call you.’ So I did,” sent it to the Louisville Review, which is program, he said, “changed my life. My school and actually flunked out of the he said. “I wrote that on a piece of pa- run by Spalding, … and they accepted focus is now on writing short fiction.” University of Illinois after my first year,” per, but on top of the paper, I wrote in it.” He is also a member of a small writing he said. To continue his education, he very big letters, please, and I gave it to The story was published earlier this group with Mickey Ruby and Rick Neu- had to petition for admittance to Wright her at the end of class. She looked at me year, and about a month ago, Sachs mayer. Joe Peacock, z”l, was also a mem- Junior College in Chicago. and said, ‘oh, all right,’ and let me in the learned that they nominated it for a ber. “We’ve become close,” he said, “and “The creative writing professor read class.” Pushcart Prize in Literature. “The Push- support one another.” The group has my petition and interviewed me,” he Sachs wound up taking two class- cart Prize goes to best writing among had several readings at The Bardstown. continued, “and he said it was very well es from Naslund, the award winning small literary magazines,” he explained, In addition to his writing, Sachs is an written.” So Sachs went on to take a author of Ahab’s Wife and a number of “and many of the literary magazines are avid and excellent photographer. course from him and did well. Years other novels as well as two classes from run by universities.” Most of his published stories and a The judging will happen in 2017 and lot of his photography, for which he has it’s a big field. “The honor is being nom- also won awards, can be found at www. UofL Offers “Jewish Culture in Latin America” inated,” Sachs noted. “I have no preten- robertsachs.com. by Dr. Ranen Omer-Sherman cultural studies theoretical framework tions of getting the award.” He also enjoys volunteering in the Jewish Heritage Fund for Excellence to study Jewish cultural production in ‘Vondelpark,’ he explained is about a general and Jewish communities. young Jewish boy who was sent to En- Bob and Felice Sachs have two sons, Chair of Judaic Studies Latin America since 1900. It provides an gland on a Kindertransport during the Adam and Joshua, and two grand- University of Louisville introduction to such topics as migration and exile, otherness, memory and the Holocaust who later reunited with his children, William, 5, and Julia, 3, with Holocaust as they are represented in lit- mother in the United States. That per- whom they enjoy spending time. I am excited to announce a brand son became a scientist for DuPont and new Jewish Studies course which will erature, film, music and the visual arts. be taught by Dr. Manuel Medina this The class will study works produced spring at the University of Louisville. since 1900 such as May I See You Mar- H u m a n i t i e s ried by Rosa Nissan, The Book of Mem- 361-01: “Jewish ories by Ana María Shúa, Prisoner with- Culture in Latin out a Name, Cell without a Number by America” will be Jacobo Timerman and Cross and a Star: offered Mondays Memoirs of a Jewish Girl in Chile by and Wednesdays, Marjorie Agosín. 2-3:15 p.m. in The class will also discuss films like the Humanities Waiting for the Messiah directed by Dan- Building, Room iel Burman and documentaries includ- 119. I hope that ing Legacy by Vivian Imar. All of the you will consid- included works have been published er auditing this translated into English and all of the Dr. Ranen Omer-Sherman course, taught by films have English subtitles. one of UofL’s most For further information please email popular professors. Prof. Medina at manuel.medina@louis- A brief description: This course uses a ville.edu.

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Louisville BBYO Embodies L’dor Vador at Family Havdalah Service neseth Israel, began with a short intro- by Kari Semel duction by Charles Bessen, who is cur- Teen Director rently serving as the Kentucky Indiana Ohio Region’s Shaliach, vice president n Saturday, December 3, over of Jewish heritage, community service, 50 Jewish teens and their par- and social action. Bessen clarified the ents came together to celebrate intent behind inviting Abrams, and ex- O the culmination of BBYO’s plained how his incredible success at Global Shabbat weekend with a Havda- such a young age inspires so many in lah celebration. the room. The service, which was planned by The theme of BBYO’s Global Shabbat all of us; that if you put in the effort, any local chapter Sh’lichim Andrew Tuvlin their lives. Some spoke about the lead- weekend was “Be a Gamechanger” and dream can be reached.” and Carly Schwartz, not only incorpo- ership tools that BBYO has provided, each city was tasked with inviting a lo- Abrams spoke to the attendees about rated the traditional prayers and songs, while others conveyed their pride in cal Gamechanger to come and speak to following his dreams, and his intention- but also included an intergenerational watching their children grow through the group. This year, the group was lucky ality behind his career path, describing component. Throughout the service, BBYO experiences. enough to be joined by Teddy Abrams, the his decision to become a conductor after various teens and parents gave short While introducing Abrams, AZA music director of the Louisville Orchestra. attending his first concert at age nine. speeches describing BBYO’s impact on Chapter President Joey Schuster stated, The evening, which was hosted by Ke- “Teddy exemplifies what BBYO teaches The families were eager to hear about Abrams’ response to Muhammad Ali’s death, and the spontaneous informal Rabbi Snaid to Serve at Congregation Anshei Sfard concerts that followed. After Abrams finished his speech, he was official- by Shiela Steinman Wallace he entered high school, he enrolled in ence over 30 years is priceless. To be able ly inducted into Drew Corson AZA by Editor the Wisconsin Institute of Torah Study to have the opportunity to give back, Schuster. in Milwaukee, where he not only com- and hopefully affect the community the Abrams’ speech was interesting and Recently, Anshei Sfard began a new pleted high school, but undertook three same way he changed lives in Savannah informative, and the families left with phase in its life by welcoming Rabbi additional years of study and then stud- is what I hope and pray to do here.” a great appreciation for the arts and Simcha Snaid as the congregation’s ied at a yeshiva in Queens, NY, for an He wants to ensure that Anshei Sfard for the entire community of Louisville, spiritual leader. additional seven years. is a happy, welcoming, vibrant place which Abrams explained was unlike Originally from Savannah, GA, Rab- He holds a masters degree in educa- “where people feel comfortable coming any other community of which he had bi Snaid is look- tional administration from Bellevue for Jewish events … and mingling with been a part. ing forward to University, and has taken numerous other Jews.” Fifteen teens left the event with com- life here. Louis- courses on marriage and counseling. He In working to increase people’s expo- plimentary Louisville Orchestra Hall ville is a bit bigger also has Star K kashrut training. sure to Torah and Judaism, he is plan- Passes, which allow students free ad- than Savannah, The reward he feels in helping facili- ning a number of events and classes for mission to multiple concerts through- he said, but the tate change in people’s lives by bringing the coming year. He is also looking for- out the season. The evening was a great two communities them closer to Judaism and Torah drew ward to working with the community. success, and Louisville BBYO is very enjoy similar life him into the rabbinic life. He and his wife, Hindy, have two grateful to Abrams and the Louisville styles and compa- Rabbi Snaid explained that his rabbi daughters, Ilana and Rachel. She shares Orchestra for helping to make their Ha- rable Jewish com- in Savannah was a big influence on his his commitment to Judaism and plans vdalah service so special. munities. “That is life. “What my family gained and what to be involved with the community. what I appreciate the community gained from his pres- Rabbi Simcha Snaid about this city,” he said. It Was Mitzvah Day for Bellarmine Hillel before Thanksgiving In keeping with what he learned in Before Thanksgiving, Hillel at the yeshiva, Rabbi Snaid wants to help Bellarmine University helped people understand what it means to be the JFCS ll bags with foods for families in need here in Jewish, “to expose people to Torah and Louisville. They included all authentic Judaism.” He believes this the foods that we enjoy for is particularly true with young people. Thanksgiving along with a “The next generations have to be well few other special treats. The goal was to allow every Jew in grounded and have a strong founda- Louisville to be able to enjoy tion in Judaism,” he said, “especially in a Thanksgiving meal this year. small cities” where there aren’t as many Pictured above, Diya Brian, resources. Shelbi Dishman, Ryan Ward, Lilly Pinhas, Sara Dechow and Rabbi Snaid started his education at Casse Cohen. Jewish day school in Savannah. When ‘Glaze Ceiling’ the Frosting on Doughnut for a Successful Business by Lee Chottiner and retail sectors, including some Fortune Special to Community 500 companies, never saw coming. “I never expected they’d be where they After 15 books, 60 scholarly articles are now,” he said. “They started with a and a column for the Courier-Journal, Lyle folding table at a flea market, and now Sussman thought he was done as a writ- they’re at brick and mortar.” er. Then his daughter decided to go enter So he decided to write about it. the doughnut business. “It was about a year ago at this time that I Teddy Abrams and Charles Bessen That was all the inspiration the said there’s something happening here that I semi-retired professor of management can share with a much wider audience.” at the University of Louisville needed The 75-page book chronicles 12 les- for his 16th and latest book, Breaking sons that Sussman culled as he watched the Glaze Ceiling: Sweet Lessons for Entre- his daughter and Wilson for budding preneurs, Innovators and Wannabes, which businessmen – the so-called “entrepre- Lyle Sussman, Annie Harlow and Leslie Wilson comes out in December. neurs, innovators and wannabees” he PHOTO BY LEE CHOTTINER Sussman’s daughter, Annie Harlow, refers to in his subtitle – as well as estab- ing on and off the switch to the lighting. and her partner, Leslie Wilson, have run lished companies. A play on the line from the recent Hi-Five Doughnuts, largely from the back One of those lessons is, “Planning presidential election, in which Hilary of a truck, for the past three years, sell- assumes, execution delivers.” In other Clinton became the first woman nomi- ing their wares at festivals and events, words, it takes more than a great idea to nee of a major party, Sussman said the including a few Jewish ones. They have be successful in business. title of the book is a metaphor for all the even rated a write-up in the June issue of “Breakthroughs are based more on barriers that Harlow and Wilson broke Southern Living Magazine. courage than ideas,” Sussman said. “I through to reach their goals. Now, they are about to open their first told Annie she shouldn’t do this. She For him, an author with more than store in a converted camelback house in said, ‘Dad, I’m going to do this. I don’t 1 million copies of his books in print in Butchertown. care what you say.’” 15 languages, Breaking the Glaze Ceiling And they’ve achieved this success On a recent visit to the as-yet un- represents a personal “breakthrough.” without buying a single ad. Instead, they opened store, Harlow showed off the lat- “This has reenergized me,” he said. have built a following on social media, est additions – an antique display case “There may be a sequel to Breaking the especially through their 13,000-plus fol- they found on Craigslist, a hand-painted Glaze Ceiling. Based upon the market re- lowers on Instagram. doughnut mural on a counter and response I’m getting thus far, even before It’s a success story that Sussman, who cessed lighting over a doughnut bar. the book’s launch, there may be a Glaze also works as a consultant in the financial “It’s looks so rad!” she exclaimed, flick- II coming up.” 22 Community Y DECEMBER 23, 2016 Y 23 KISLEV 5777

its Midwest/Central Region director. In zier Rehab Institute, also part of Ken- her new role, Immerman will be raising tuckyOne Health. This is the first federal NEWSMAKERS vital resources for United Hatzalah – Is- grant Frazier Rehab has received from rael’s all-volunteer national emergency the Veterans Administration. Jeffrey P. Cal- Leadership Institute and the Program care and medical service that provides The VA’s Grants for Adaptive Sports len, M.D. was on Negotiation for Senior Executives at Israel’s fastest, free medical response. Programs for disabled Veterans and awarded the des- Harvard University. Originally from Louisville, Immer- Members of the Armed Forces (ASG ignation of Master David Roth, the executive editor of man, who brings 30 years of for-profit Program) provides grant funding to or- of Rheumatolo- LinkedIn and a 1991 graduate of Ather- experience working with major For- ganizations to increase and expand the gy at the recent ton High School, is featured on a post- tune 500 companies and has served on quantity and quality of adaptive sport American College er promoting Jefferson County Public numerous charitable boards, comes to activities available to disabled veterans. of Rheumatolo- Schools. United Hatzalah from her role as Mid- In partnership with Louisville Met- gy held in Wash- The Leadership Louisville Center west Director from American Friends of ro Parks and Recreation and Bowling ington, D.C. He announced that Gail Becker, who re- Magen David Adom. Green Parks and Recreation, Frazier believes he is the tired from the Louisville Science Cen- Paula Erdelyi received The Johnnie Rehab Institute will host two sports Strong Award for “Standing Strong for camps in Louisville and Bowling Green Dr. Jeffrey Callen only dermatologist ter; Stuart Goldberg, who retired from to have received Baer Fabrics; Pat A. Parks of Berk- Families” from Cornerstone Kentucky, from May to August 2017. The camps this award, which shire Hathaway HomeServices Parks & where she works. She was recognized will offer competitive, recreational ac- is for his contributions in the areas of Weisberg Realtors; Michael Shaikun of for her extraordinary dedication, com- tivities to veterans suffering from spinal rheumatologic research and education. Bingham Greenebaum Doll LLP; and mitment and acts of advocacy for chil- cord injury. Dr. Callen’s dermatologic work crosses Jane Younger, who retired from Jew- dren who experience an emotional and/ Service members who were active over into the area of rheumatologic au- ish Hospital and Sullivan University, are or behavioral health challenge. and physically fit prior to their injuries to-immune disease such as lupus and among the 30 individuals chosen for the Mark Oppenheimer, the managing may struggle with their new identity as a other disorders. Encore Louisville Class of 2017. partner for the Louisville office of Bing- person with a disability. The camps will Seymour Sla- This program is believed to be the ham Greenebaum Doll was one of those provide veteran athletes with the oppor- vin, Ph.D., emer- first of its kind among leadership pro- Business First asked to predict what is on tunity to receive instruction in various itus professor, grams in the U.S. and is designed to give the way for the legal industry in 2017. adapted sports under the guidance of Raymond A. Kent community trustees an encore, by con- Oppenheimer predicted changes com- trained and qualified instructors. School of Social necting retired or retiring leaders in an ing in nearly every area of law under the KentuckyOne Health held a discus- Work, University advisory capacity with local nonprofit new administration. The article ran in sion with leaders on population health of Louisville, has organizations in need of their experi- the December 2 edition. and the status of health in Kentucky, been given special ence, wisdom, and strategic vision. The Jewish Hospital & St. Mary’s during its Population Health Summit at recognition by his For the fifth year, Bob and Amy Keis- Foundation, part of KentuckyOne The Kentucky Center for African Ameri- alma mater, the ler and Allan and Anna Weiss spon- Health, has received a grant of $46,000 can Heritage December 8 and 9. Jack, Joseph and sored and installed the Chanukah ex- from the Louisville Metro Police De- Guest speakers for the Population Morton Mandel Seymour Slavin hibit for “Holidays Around the World” at partment for its Sexual Assault and Fo- Health Summit included John Auer- School of Applied the Frazier History Museum. rensic Examiners (SAFE) Services to bach, associate director for policy with Social Sciences at Case Western Reserve The exhibit has books, dreidels and fund for programming at University of the Centers for Disease Control and Pre- University, as an outstanding and dis- several different menorahs, including Louisville Hospital that will help local vention; Louisville Mayor Greg Fisch- tinguished alumnus for his major con- one by Louisville artist Craig Kavier. In sexual assault victims. er; Ruth Brinkley, president and CEO tributions both nationally and interna- addition, there is a mezuzah made from In collaboration with the Louisville of KentuckyOne Health; Diane Jones, tionally. His name will be mounted on a a machine gun cartridge by California Metro Police Department, the SAFE vice president of healthy communities wall at Case Western Reserve University. artist Al Farrow. program at University of Louisville Hos- for Catholic Health Initiatives; Judge He was given a certificate and a special “Holidays Around the World” features pital provides medical/forensic exams Timothy Feeley, deputy secretary of the glass inscribed gift. Christmas trees decorated in the tradi- to victims of sexual assault. The recent Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Dr. Susan Zepeda has been named tions of various countries along with grant will provide funding for the sala- Services; and Dr. Hiram Polk, commis- to the Board of the Community Foun- Kwanza and Chanukah displays. The ry, training and certification of a hospi- sioner of the Kentucky Department of dation of Louisville. She recently served exhibit is up until January 3. tal-based coordinator for the program. Public Health. as the president and CEO of the Founda- In its restaurant review on Thursday, The mission of the SAFE program is Frazier Rehab Institute welcomed a tion for Healthy Kentucky. She previous- December 15, The to serve as the immediate haven of safe- new puppy to its Pet Therapy Program. ly served as the first CEO of The Health- Courier-Journal ty, providing emotional and physical The puppy will provide emotional sup- Care Foundation for Orange County, gave Rye on Mar- welfare while protecting the integrity port for rehab patients. The new pup- director of the San Luis Obispo County ket a four-star rat- and dignity of the patient and family. py was made possible by a donation Health Agency and CEO of that county’s ing. Michael Trag- With permission from the patient, evi- from the June and Stanley Atlas fam- General Hospital. er-Kusman is a dence collected during this exam can be ily, through the University of Louis- Dr. Zepeda is on the board for Grant- founder and part- turned over to the police for use in crim- ville and Jewish Hospital & St. Mary’s makers for Effective Organizations and ner in the restau- inal investigations. Foundation. the Southeastern Council of Founda- rant. The Jewish Hospital & St. Mary’s On December 5, the Louisville Or- tions. She holds degrees from Brown Cari Margulis Foundation also received a $63,000 chestra announced that Teddy Abrams, University, University of Arizona and Immerman has grant from the Veterans Administra- its “energetic young maestro” (New York International College and has complet- joined Friends of tion (VA) to launch its “Veteran Soldier Times) who at just 29 is the youngest ed the CDC-sponsored Public Health Cari Margulis Immerman United Hatzalah as Adapted Sports Camps” project at Fra- see NEWSMAKERS page 23 Klein. Hearts. Kids. For more than 25 years, Lisa Klein, MD, FAAP, FACC, has specialized in cardiac care for infants, children, adolescents and young adults. Her team’s preventative approach to cardiac wellness includes evaluation and treatment for all types of conditions. • Heart Murmurs • Congenital Heart Defects Dr. Klein is accepting new patients, so call • Chest Pain • Fainting • Palpitations • Obesity today to schedule your child’s consultation. • Screening for Sudden Cardiac Death Risk • Pre-Sports Participation Cardiac Evaluations • High Cholesterol & Other Lipid Disorders • High Blood Pressure DECEMBER 23, 2016 Y 23 KISLEV 5777 Y Community 23

will sponsor a grand menorah lighting This is part of JLearn – a new offering at the Paddock Shops. A new giant me- of classes geared to make Judaism rele- AROUND TOWN norah has been constructed and there vant and exciting. The classes will begin will be Chanukah doughnuts and hot at 7 p.m. at the Jewish Learning Center, Torah Study Offered Every day, December 25. Dinner will begin at chocolate, Chanukah gelt and dreidels. 1110 Dupont Cir. Refreshments will be Saturday 6 p.m. and the film at 7. RSVP to The The community is invited to celebrate served. This program is free to the entire The community is invited to join Rab- Temple at 502-423-1818. Chanukah and Jewish unity at this free community and all are welcome. community event. bi David Ariel-Joel every Saturday morn- Temple Scholars Program ing, from 9-10 a.m. at The Temple in the Mayor Fischer Will Light Menorah Mayor Greg Fischer will take time Temple Shalom Chanukah Dinner Resumes January 4 Fishman Library before the morning Is December 30 The new session of the Wednesday service to read and discuss the Torah from his holiday celebrations to join the Jewish community in celebrating Cha- The Temple Shalom Men’s Club and Temple Scholars program will begin on portion of the week over coffee, bagels Women of Temple Shalom will host January 4 at The Temple. There will be and cream cheese, and other treats. nukah. He will light a grand Chanukah menorah on Monday, December 26, at their annual Chanukah dinner on Fri- no classes on December 28. Make Sandwiches for the Homeless 4th Street (near Mohammad Ali Blvd) day, December 30, following 6:30 p.m. In the 9:30-10:35 a.m. session, Rabbi The community is invited to help Rab- and will share a special message of com- services. Cost is $5 per person over age David Ariel-Joel will cover “What is a bi David Ariel-Joel and other Temple vol- passion and unity. The program will be- 13. Children under 13 are free. Reserva- Jew? Dilemmas of Identity in the 21st unteers prepare sandwiches for those in gin with free bowling at the Sports and tions are required by submitting checks Century.” The class will grapple with need on Saturday, December 24, from 2-3 Social Club, 427 S. 4th St., at 4 p.m., fol- to Temple Shalom, 4615 Lowe Rd., Lou- the challenges and explore the oppor- p.m. The food will be delivered to St. Vin- lowed by the menorah lighting at 5:45. isville, KY 40220 by Tuesday, December tunities of 21st Century Jewish identity. cent DePaul homeless shelter. Volunteers There will be gifts for the children and 27. What are the essential features of being are asked to contribute to the materials. refreshments for all. This program is Jewish? What is the place of boundaries Jewish Learning Center Offers in today’s changing Jewish community? RSVP to Becky King at 502-423-1818. sponsored by Chabad of Kentucky. The New Program community is invited. How do Jewish communities in North Fill the Freezer Event Set On January 3, the Jewish Learning America and in Israel view their identi- The Temple Caring Committee will Chanukah Dinner at Anshei Sfard Center will unveil a new program of the- ties differently, and what can we learn host its annual fill the freezer event Is December 28 matic learning that will be offered on the from one another? on Sunday, December 25, from 2-4 The community is invited to an eve- first Tuesday of each month. The topic, In the 10:50 a.m.-12 p.m. session, Rab- p.m. These freezer meals will be used ning of family fun and celebration at The Siege of Jerusalem and the Ultimate bi Joe Rooks Rapport will teach about throughout the year for families who are Congregation Anshei Sfard on Wednes- Destruction of the Holy Temple, will be “The Golden Age of Spain,” the greatest experiencing illness or death or are in day, December 28, at 6 p.m. A dairy presented in three 30-minute lectures flowering of Jewish life and learning in general need of a special gesture. RSVP Chanukah dinner will be served. Costs: that will cover various angles of this im- the long history of our people. The class to Becky King at 502-423-1818. Adults, $8; children ages 3-12, $5; and portant event in Jewish history. There will explore five centuries and more of children 2 and under, free. Reservations will be a historical lesson, a discussion Jewish life in Muslim Spain: the life Chanukah on Ice Family Skate Is are requested by Friday, December 23, of current relevance and an audiovisual December 25 by calling 502-451-3122 ext. 0. component bringing this lecture to life. see AROUND TOWN page 24 On Sunday, December 25, from 5-7 p.m., Chabad invites the community to Nshei Womens Group to Host Alpine Ice Arena, 1825 Gardiner Ln., Womens Chanukah Event for a family skating celebration of Cha- Louisville Nshei group will present a nukah and Jewish unity. There will be special Chanukah program for women Jewish music, kosher refreshments and on Wednesday, December 28, at 7:30 havurat Shalom meets in the mixed green salad, fresh fruit, and a grand menorah lighting all offered p.m. at the Chabad House. A large out- Levy Great Hall of the Klein chocolate pecan cake. free of charge. Reservations are request- door menorah will be lit in the courtyard Center at The Temple, 5101 U.S. Thursday, January 26 ed. Call 502-235-5770 or email rabbi@ and then the women will create designer Highway 42, unless otherwise John Leffert will talk about Funny chabadky.com. latkes. All women of the community are C designated in the listing. It is a commu- Girl, and J Arts and Ideas! Lunch invited to celebrate Chanukah and Jew- nity-wide program and all synagogue will include salmon patties with ca- It’s Time for Chinese Food ish unity at this free community event. and a Movie members and Jewish residents are per sauce, rice, glazed carrots, mixed Enjoy Chinese food and the movie, Light the Night at Paddock Shops welcome. green salad, fresh fruit, and cookies Zero Motivation, at The Temple on Sun- On Thursday, December 29, Chabad Chavurat Shalom will be back with and brownies. some stimulating and entertaining pro- Come see what all the buzz is about grams in January. If you haven’t been to with Chavurat Shalom’s new caterer, a Chavurat Shalom program in a while, Chef Z, and make sure there is enough NEWSMAKERS you have been missing out on a ton of for everyone by reserving your place at fun. The group looks forward to seeing 502-423-1818 or sarahharlan86@gmail. music director should come as little surprise. It was you soon. com by the Monday of the week you plan of a major Amer- he whose galvanizing leadership jump- Thursday, December 29 to attend. A healthy and nutritious lunch ican orchestra, started the orchestra’s current creative No meeting. is available at noon for $5, followed by has renewed his resurgence. Thursday, January 5 the program at 1 p.m. Vegetarian or veg- contract for three Fueled by talent, energy, vision, drive No meeting. an meals are available for $5 upon re- more years. Each and an extraordinary commitment to Thursday, January 12 quest in advance. season through community engagement, since launch- Rabbi David Ariel-Joel will discuss Transportation to Jewish events, such 2019-20, he will ing his directorship two seasons ago, “President-elect Trump and What as Chavurat Shalom, can be scheduled not only conduct Abrams’s innovative, outside-the-box That Means for Israel.” Lunch will in- by calling Jewish Family & Career Ser- the orchestra for a initiatives have succeeded in reconnect- clude meatloaf with mushroom sauce, vices at 502-452-6341. Transportation to full 12 weeks, but ing the orchestra with its remarkable mashed potatoes, creamed corn, cae- Chavurat Shalom is $5 round-trip. also undertake Teddy Abrams history, integrating it into the fabric of sar salad, fresh fruit, and pear and Funding for Chavurat Shalom is an additional six Louisville life and re-establishing it as rice pudding. provided by the Jewish Community of weeks of commu- the cornerstone of the city’s vibrant mu- Thursday, January 19 Louisville, National Council of Jewish nity engagement and administration – sic scene. Rabbi Joe Rooks Rapport will discuss Women, a Jewish Heritage Fund for more than is offered by any other con- On December 5, Business First report- “Martin Luther King Jr. and His Rela- Excellence grant, The Temple’s Men ductor of a top metropolitan or regional ed that Amir Blattner has been named tionship with American Jews.” Lunch of Reform Judaism and Women of Re- orchestra nationwide. the new general manager of the Hyatt will include orange glazed chicken, form Judaism, and many other generous Given the truly transformative nature Regency Louisville, and his first day on vegetable medley, roasted potatoes, donors. of Abrams’s tenure to date, the news the job is January 8. 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be “Communal Responsibility and the M.L. King Mitzvah Event Planned Environment.” Another class is sched- Join The Temple and Love the Hungry AROUND TOWN uled for May 8, but no topic has been an- on Monday, January 16, from 5:30-7:30 nounced. Topics are subject to change. p.m. to help meet the needs of hungry and works of great scholars, poets and Club breakfast, Sunday, January 8, 10 Contact Michael Fraade at mfraade@ children both in Louisville and overseas philosophers Moses Maimonides, Ju- a.m. at the congregation. jewishlouisville.org or (502) 238-2769 at this annual mitzvah event. Volunteers dah Halevi, Abraham and Moses Ibn Lamkin, founder and CEO of Lam- with any questions. will package shelf-stable meals that will Ezra; Jewish statesmen, explorers and kin Wealth Management, will provide be used to meet the needs of children The Temple Holds Monday Night who would otherwise go without. RSVP scientists, remarkable women, Jew- perspectives on what lies ahead for the Torah Study ish-Muslim interaction, and flowering coming year and the many factors that to Becky King at 502-423-1818 by Friday, The Temple’s Monday Night Torah January 13. of a uniquely mystical branch through will influence the markets. Study will resume on January 9 at The Zohar and Kabbalah. He has been listed by Barron’s as one Temple. There will be no classes on De- AJ Presents Shabbat Scholars of America’s Top 1,200 advisers. He also Knitters Invited to Join the Circle cember 26 or January 2 or 16. Program was a contestant in season four of Don- From 7-8 p.m., the Text Study group Come to Adath Jeshurun on Saturday, The Knit & Qvell Circle at Congregation ald Trump’s reality TV show, “The Ap- Anshei Sfard will meet Thursday, January meeting with Rabbi David Ariel-Joel January 21, immediately following the prentice.” will consider “Joshua and Judges - The Kiddush lunch, around 12:15 p.m. for 5, at 1 p.m. in the shul library. All knitters The meal is $5 per person. RSVP by and want-to-be knitters are welcome to at- Books Reform Jews Never Study.” The the Shabbat Scholars program. Moshe Friday, January 6, to information@tem- class will study both books in depth Ben David will serve as guest speaker tend. All knitted items are donated to the pleshalomky.org or call the Temple Sha- Jefferson County Public Schools Clothes and try to see their beauty and why they on the topic “L’mareet Ayin – Humorous lom office at 502-458-4739. represent the Golden Age of our biblical Situations of What Things Appear to Closet. For more information, contact The event is open to the community. Toby Horvitz, 502-458-7108. tradition. Be.” The community is invited. AJ Offers Prayer Book Hebrew At the same time, Rabbi Gaylia Rooks AJ Plans Celebration Shabbat will teach Hebrew Alef, a beginning Talmudic Reasoning Course Classes Begins January 30 Come to Adath Jeshurun on Saturday, Adath Jeshurun will offer Prayer course for those who have not yet mas- January 7, to celebrate your birthday or tered the alef-bet and want to learn how A new six-part course, prepared by Book Hebrew classes on Sundays, Jan- the Rohr Jewish Learning Institute, will anniversary. All who are celebrating a uary 8, 22 and 29. Beginning Prayer to read as well as some basic vocabulary. birthday or anniversary in the month From 8-9 p.m., the Advanced Hebrew empower participants to apply mind Book Hebrew meets at 10:30 a.m. and bending, brain twisting, hair splitting of January are invited to participate in Prophets meets at 11:30 a.m. The classes Study Circle or chavurah will meet. The a group aliyah during morning worship group will guide its own study of bib- Talmudic logic to solve real life modern will continue on February 5, 12, 19 and dilemmas. What do you do when your services that begin at 9:30. 26. Please contact Deborah Slosberg for lical and prayer book Hebrew as class members prepare to lead four Shabbat gut tells you one thing yet your brain Learn About New Roots at AJ more information and registration at tells you exactly the opposite? What do Kiddush Lunch [email protected]. morning services throughout the year. Together they will learn the history and you get when you apply talmudic rea- Come to Adath Jeshurun on Saturday, Study Jewish Texts Related to soning to modern conundrums? January 7, to learn about the organiza- meaning of the words we pray, study Outdoors, Food and Environment Torah to read and chant, prepare inter- The course will be offered on six tion, New Roots and enjoy the kiddush The J’s JOFEE Fellow Michael Fraade, 90-minute sessions on Mondays at 7 lunch featuring produce from Fresh pretations on the weekly Torah portion, will lead a monthly series of Jewish text and share the prose and poetry of the p.m., beginning January 30. The fee for Stop markets, an initiative focusing on studies and discussions focusing on var- the entire series is $80, which includes improving access to fresh food for ur- creative English readings of the Reform ious topics related to the outdoors, food, prayerbook, Mishkan T’filah. textbooks. To register, contact jlearn@ ban residents. Services begin at 9:30 and the environment. jewishlearning.center or register at mh- a.m. The community is invited. At the same time, Rabbis Ariel-Jo- The first discussion, to be held Mon- el, Rooks and Joe Rooks Rapport will jli.com. Rabbi Avrohom Litvin will be Lamkin to Give Stock Market day, January 9, 5:30-6:30 p.m. in The J teach Basic Judaism in three six-week the instructor. Outlook Library, will consider “Foundational sessions. Rabbi Rooks will teach the sec- Apply for College Scholarship Now Mark Lamkin, a leading Louisville JOFEE Texts.” On February 6, the group ond session on Holy Days and Festivals Applications are now being accepted financial planner and investment advis- will look at “Agriculture in Ancient Is- beginning on January 9. by the Community Foundation of Louis- er, will shed some light on what’s ahead rael.” On March 6, the topic will be Jewish Learning Center Plans ville for the Harry Isaac Shrader Schol- for the stock market and the economy in “Understanding Leviticus and the Sac- arship for assistance with undergradu- 2017 at the next Temple Shalom Men’s rificial System,” and on April 3, it will Variety of Learning Experiences On Thursday nights, January 12, 19, ate college tuition. and 26, at 7 p.m., the Jewish Learning During his lifetime, Harry Isaac Center invites the community to expe- Shrader had a great interest in the ed- rience Jewish learning on a variety of ucation of Jewish youth. To perpetuate levels and in different learning styles that concern, he made a bequest to The including classes, one-to-one study, and Temple, which established the schol- WHAT DO YOU WANT questions and answer sessions. These arship fund in his name to provide fi- classes are participant driven and all nancial assistance for full-time Jewish Jewish subjects are fair game to be undergraduate students enrolled at any FROM YOUR JCL? discovered, studied and understood. accredited college, university, junior There is no charge for these classes. The college or community college. Eligible Jewish Learning Center is located at applicants must live in Jefferson Coun- 1110 Dupont Cir. Refreshments will be ty; assistance is based on financial need served. This program is free and all are and funds available for grants. welcome. 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siblings, Gabriel, Dave and Dena, grew and grew up in up working for their father’s neighbor- Cincinnati, OH, LIFECYCLE hood grocery store on Brook Street, the daughter of where Arnold sold grocery bags at an the late David B’nai Mitzvah of countries who have found refuge in early age for one for three cents and two and Helen Steiner Louisville and seek to find a comfortable for a nickel. Spritz. She was Brett Allen life from their war-torn countries. In ad- Parris was a storyteller, and no one preceded in death Wittenstein dition, she organized a donation drive in his family ever forgot the one about by her brothers Brett Allen Wit- to gather blankets and towels for the when he fell headfirst into a vat of lard David “Bud” Hen- tenstein, son of many displaced people who have found at the Parris Grocery while reaching to ry Spritz and Dan- Cheryl and Harrell a home in Louisville. pour a bucket for a customer. With his iel Rider Hubler, Wittenstein and Elise, Sydney and their families invite typical humor, he said his hair was the and son David brother of Han- the community to celebrate their b’not shiniest and softest in the neighborhood Spritz Fleischaker. nah, was called mitzvah and to a Kiddush luncheon fol- for at least a month. Betty married Leopold Fleischaker to the Torah and lowing the service. Parris graduated from the Universi- and moved to Louisville in 1941, quickly celebrated his bar Sydney Grace ty of Kentucky School of Pharmacy in making a name for herself by immers- mitzvah at Beber Marks 1952, where he was a member of the ing herself in volunteer activities and Camp in Mukwo- Sydney Grace Alpha Zeta Omega pharmaceutical fra- becoming a social justice advocate in nago, WI, on Saturday, August 27. Marks, daughter ternity, and entered the U.S. Army. He the community. She was an early “fem- Brett is a sixth-year Beber camper, of Julie and Rod- was stationed at Madigan Army Hospi- inist,” lifelong lover of challenges who and his bar mitzvah project was to raise ney Marks and tal at Fort Lewis in Seattle-Tacoma, WA; educated people to come around to the funds for the Beber Scholarship Fund sister of Ryan, there, he also met his future wife, best “correct” way of thinking. so that every child could have a Jewish will be called to friend and love of his life, Stella Shem- She got her start in the community camping experience. the Torah as a bat arya. They married in 1956, and Arnold by joining the Louisville chapter of the Brett, a seventh grader, is a member mitzvah on Satur- moved his bride back to his hometown, National Council of Jewish Women in of the Junior Honor Society, plays on day, January 14, where they grew their family by a daugh- the late 1940’s, where she got involved the local basketball team and is an ad- at 10:30 a.m. at ter and a son. with the civil rights movement. She held vanced orchestra violinist. the Temple along with her cousin, Elise Arnold’s entrepreneurial roots bore various offices, including vice president Brett’s grandparents are Shellia and Goldstein. him in good stead when he opened his for 10 years and president for two years, Mel Davis, Shirley Grey and the late Sydney is the granddaughter of Jill own neighborhood business, Mohawk and was a mentor and role model to Herb Grey of Northbrook, IL, and Lin- and Alan Simon and Susan and Buddy Drugs, located on a street by the same many women. da and Joe Wittenstein of Buffalo Grove, Marks. She is the great-granddaughter name in Louisville. History repeated it- She was a member of the nation- IL. He is the great-grandson of the late of Elise Essig. self as he raised his two children in the al NCJW Board, where she served for Faye and Simmy Davis, the late Berte Sydney is a seventh grader at St. Fran- back of that corner drug store, teaching more than 20 years. In this capacity, she Rita Bloch and the late Dorothy and cis School in Goshen where is a member them how to dust shelves properly, stock was invited to the Rose Garden in 1963 Saul Pearl. of the field hockey team. Sydney also merchandise, serve sweet concoctions at to participate in a meeting convened by Emma Rose plays softball for Lyndon Recreation the soda fountain and, eventually, ring President Kennedy, with several hun- Perlstein and attended B’nai Brith Beber Camp the cash register. dred women committed to civil rights. He was a humble pharmacist known She was active in the issues of ending Emma Rose Per- for three years. as “Dr. Parris” who delivered prescrip- discrimination, fair and open housing, lstein, daughter of Sydney is participating in the JFCS tions in his white pick-up truck to cus- education and healthcare; she testified Deborah and Josh Pledge 13 program and is raising aware- tomers too sick to come to his drug before Congress and other national Perlstein and sister ness and money for the Crohn’s and store, who always warmly welcomed committees, and launched and directed of Levi, was called Colitis Foundation of America. neighbors to his soda counter, who sa- agencies committed to these ideals. to the Torah and Sydney, Elise and their families invite vored time with his beloved bride – with She was chairwoman of the Public Ac- celebrated her bat the community to celebrate their b’not whom he never, ever stopped holding commodations Committee of the Louis- mitzvah on her mitzvah and the Kiddish luncheon fol- hands – who found great joy in his chil- ville Human Relations Commission and birthday, Saturday, lowing the service. dren, grandchildren and loving extend- was instrumental in bringing about pas- November 12, at Jason Louis ed family, and who always had a laugh, sage of the city’s first ordinance barring Temple Emanu-El in Atlanta, GA. Harkins an internet story, a joke or a quip for discrimination. She helped to organize, Emma is a 5-year camper at Camp Jason Louis friends, both old and new. and served as the first chairwoman of Barney in Cleveland, GA. One of her Harkins, son of He is survived by his best friend in life the Louisville Women’s Committee for mitzvah projects was the Am Yisra- Karyn and the late and wife of 60 years, Stella; his daugh- Civil Rights in 1963. el Daffodil Project, a program that Eric Harkins, will ter, Roshann Shemarya Parris and her Also serving on the Louisville and matched Emma with Khaia Perlstein, be called to the To- husband, Jeff Dobbs; his son, Harry Jack Jefferson County Youth Commission, a Polish child who perished in the Ho- rah as a bar mitz- Parris; two grandchildren, Justin Parris Fleischaker cared passionately about ed- locaust at age 12. Emma’s other project vah on Saturday, Cohen and Tessa Diana Cohen, who lov- ucation of youth. Specifically, “(T)here was volunteering at the Community Ac- January 21, at 9:30 ingly called him “Papu”; two cherished has to be continuing discussion, expla- tion Center Thrift Boutique. a.m. at Keneseth grandpups, Ambassador and Madam nation and education on the subject (of Emma is a dancer, softball player and Israel Synagogue. Senator; numerous nieces, nephews civil rights) – so that we may behave with basketball player with the Atlanta Jew- Jason is the grandson of Dr. Roy and and grand-nieces to whom Uncle Arnold dignity toward everybody … so that we ish Community Center and her Jewish Janie Hyman and David and Margaret was especially close; and many wonder- can at least recognize and inhibit our Day School, The Davis Academy. Harkins as well as the brother of Henry ful, lifelong friends who will always re- prejudices. I’m speaking of all kinds of Emma’s grandparents are Shellia and Harkins. member his storytelling, his endearing prejudices.” Mel Davis, Bobbi Perlstein of Atlanta Jason is a seventh grader at Western humor, his love of BBQ, long walks, the With a controversial change in health- and Diane and Bob Perlstein of Weaver- Middle School for the Arts where he is stock market, Israeli coin-collecting and care law in the early 1970’s which cre- ville, NC. She is the great-granddaugh- majoring in music. He is a member of his endless nights of Kentucky and Lou- ated the Health Maintenance Organi- ter of the late Faye and Simmy Davis, the the seventh grade band as a tuba player isville basketball and football on a bar zation (HMO), Fleischaker founded and late Berte Rita Bloch, the late Rose and and also plays guitar and piano. Jason stool with family and friends. was executive director of Kentucky’s first Leonard Goldsmith and the late Muriel has participated in All County Band Burial was in Mount Moriah Ceme- federally certified HMO, HealthCare of and Norman Perlstein. since elementary school and hopes to tery. Louisville, Inc., which some early oppo- Elise Goldstein continue studying music. In addition The family would warmly welcome nents criticized as socialized medicine. Elise Goldstein, to music, Jason loves drawing and pho- contributions to Village Shalom, Jewish Having launched her interest and daughter of Dan tography. During the summers, you can Family Services Food Pantry or Kan- strong opinions in medical care, Fleis- and Carey Gold- find Jason at Camp Livingston or at his sas City Pet Project. Online condolenc- chaker also served on the Jewish Hos- stein and sister grandparents’ lake house, tubing and es may be left at www.louismemorial- pital Board from 1973-2007, the longest of Sally, will be paddle boarding. chapel.com. serving board member, chairing sev- Jason and his family invite you to cel- eral committees and helping oversee called to the Torah Esta Pinkas as a bat mitzvah ebrate at Keneseth Israel on January 21. the merger of Jewish Hospital with St. Esta Pinkas, 91, of Louisville, died on Saturday, Jan- Mary’s Healthcare. She also served on Tuesday, November 15, at Norton uary 14, at 10:30 Obituaries the Metro United Way and Brooklawn Brownsboro Hospital. a.m. along with boards. Arnold Ted She was born December 2, 1924 in her cousin, Sydney Parris Brooklyn, NY, to the late Julia Sedacca see LIFECYCLE page 26 Marks, at the Temple. Arnold Ted Par- and Charles Penco. She was a housewife Elise is the great-granddaughter of ris, devoted hus- and a member of The Temple. Shalom Tower Waiting Elise Essig and granddaughter of Ron- band of 60 years, She is survived by her daughters, Julie nie and Patti Goldstein and Douglas and List Now Has 3 father, grandfa- Pinkas of Louisville and Renee Thalmer Dani Kannapell. ther, brother, un- of North Carolina and her son, Ivan C. Month Wait for Vacancy She is in the seventh grade at Louis- cle and friend to Pinkas of Wayne, NJ. ville Collegiate School where she is ac- For further information, please call Diane Reece everyone he met, Burial was in Cedar Park Cemetery, tive in theater and dance and a member or Eleonora Isahakyan at 454-7795. died on November Paramus, NJ. Local arrangements were of the lacrosse team. She loves spending 15 shortly after entrusted to Herman Meyer & Son, Inc. time with her friends, listening to music watching his be- and singing along. loved University of Kentucky Wildcats Betty Jane Spritz Fleischaker Elise serves as volunteer for Kentucky win just one more game. Betty Jane Spritz Fleischaker, 96, died Refugee Ministries. Once a week, she tu- Parris was born in Louisville to par- peacefully on November 18. 3650 Dutchmans Ln., Louisville, KY 40205 tors adults and children from a variety ents Rose and Harry Parris. He and his She was born September 9, 1920, (502) 454-7795 26 Community Y DECEMBER 23, 2016 Y 23 KISLEV 5777

retiring, he served great joy and adventure to her life, Lew- as a volunteer for is Goldstein and Elaine Limansky; and LIFECYCLE 10 years at Jewish four step-grandchildren: Kayla, Ethan, Hospital and was Jeremy and Andrew. She was a beloved “I guess I am a crusader. I simply felt He was born a member of Con- mother and Bubbie. Lynn also leaves be- that most of us had something to do. In in Eger, Hunga- gregation Adath hind nephews, Greg and Jeff; and niece, eloquent terms, I have a big mouth and ry, and, in 1938, Jeshurun. Audrey; as well as sister-in-law, Myra don’t mind talking,” she was quoted as was invited by He was preced- Echt. saying in the 1970’s. his uncle, Elmer ed in death by his She was pre-deceased by her brother, Fleischaker received the Center for Klein, to come to parents, Louis Charles Echt, her loving husband, M. Jay Women and Families’ Woman of Dis- Washington, D.C., and Celia Beder- Goldstein and a step-daughter, Andrea tinction Award in 1990 for her contri- to pursue his ed- man; and two sis- Goldstein. butions to improve opportunity, edu- ucation. During ters, Bernice “Goldie” Wolf and Edith Burial was in Adath Jeshurun Cem- cation and quality of life for women in World War II he Goldstein. etery. Herman Meyer & Son handled Kentuckiana. She also was awarded the served as a ser- He is survived by his childhood sweet- the arrangements. Contributions in her Jewish Community Center’s Blanche geant in the U.S. heart, Lucille Raff Lamb with whom he memory can be made to the Senior Adult B. Ottenheimer Award in 1996 for her Army Air Corp, mostly in North Africa. shared 45 glorious years together; his Department at the Jewish Community involvement with the civil rights move- Receiving a letter that his two sisters sons, Jay Bederman, Eric Lamb (Hel- Center or the charity of your choice. ment and dedication to equality for all. had survived the war, Klein heroically ane), and Douglas Lamb (Patty); his She was a two-time lung cancer survi- went on a mission to find them in Ger- grandchildren, Sarah Bederman, Ari Maurice Max vor, the first time at the age of 65, which many and brought them to safety in Bederman, George Lamb (Angela), Paul Miller took half of a lung and ended her long- Casablanca, Morocco. Returning to the Lamb (Naomi), and Julie Lamb; his four Maurice time smoking habit. However, she was a United States after the war, he learned great-grandchildren, Sarah Lamb, Wil- (“Moe”) Max Mill- child of Prohibition and looked forward that his childhood sweetheart, Ann Löw, liam Lamb, Simon Lamb and Emmett er passed away to her pre-dinner scotch every day. had survived Auschwitz and asked her Lamb; and his favorite dog, Bob. peacefully on De- Lest people think they were smart- to join him in America as his wife. Herman Meyer & Son handled the ar- cember 4, in Hous- er than she, Fleischaker was a lifelong In January 1947, they began their 65 rangements. ton, TX, surround- learner and kept her mind – and tongue years of married life together in Bloom- Please send donations to the Rab- ed by family and – sharp, returning to academia to get ington, IN, where he earned a Ph.D. in bi’s Discretionary Fund at Congrega- friends. her master’s degree from Bellarmine psychology. The Kleins relocated to Lou- tion Adath Jeshurun or to the Humane He is survived University at the age of 80. She lived her isville, where they raised their family Society. by sister Kathy life educating herself in order to share and he started his long and successful Kahn of Louisville; son Mike Miller of her opinions and tell people why they career in clinical psychology. Stacy Michelle Rosenbaum California; daughter Dana Kovalak of are wrong. Throughout his life Klein was an en- Stacy Michelle Rosenbaum, 39, died Brooklyn; and grandchildren. Fleischaker was an accomplished thusiastic supporter of the Louisville Thursday, December 1, at Jewish Hospi- Born in New Albany, IN, on February knitter, avid bridge player, reader and Orchestra, Kentucky Opera, Actors The- tal South. 18, 1929, to Annette and Elder (Eliyahu) follower of politics and current affairs atre and the Chamber Music Society. She was a LPN and a member of Tem- Miller, Moe graduated from New Albany until the end. He was also diligent in keeping up with ple Shalom. High School in 1944, and from Indiana The matriarch of a large family, Fleis- his extended family in Argentina and Rosenbaum loved helping people and University (Bloomington) with an A.B., chaker considered her most outstanding Hungary. her love for animals was just as great, M.A. and finally, a Ph.D. in nuclear phys- accomplishment and legacy those she Klein was preceded in death by his as she would take in animals that didn’t ics with highest honors in 1952. leaves behind. She is survived by three wife, Ann; and his eldest son, Andy have a home, to care for them. From 1949 to 1953, Moe worked with children: Jon (Kim Greene), Marc (Phyl- Klein; his parents, Zoltan Klein and She is survived by her son, Isaac Edward Teller on a classified project in lis), and Beth Creamer; 11 grandchil- Elizabeth Guttman Klein; and sisters Rosenbaum; her parents, Dr. Leslie Los Alamos, NM. He earned a Nation- dren: Philip (Hiroko), Stuart (Susan), Eva Ebergényi and Julia Nelken. Ginsburg Rowland (Dr. Michael) and al Service Medal, among other honors, Eleanor (Peter), Rebecca, Greg (Celia), He is survived by his children, Eliz- Richard Rosenbaum (Janet); her broth- for his Army service during the Korean Daniel (Rachael), Jeff (Ophira), Debo- abeth Klein (Greg Canote), Linda Klein er, David Rosenbaum; her step-brothers, War. rah (Aram), Julia (Mike), Erin (Josh), (Marc Smith), and Robert Klein (Lau- Michael and Tony Miller and Brian and During a 40-year career at Lockheed, and Dana (Graham); and 22 great- ra), as well as six grandchildren, Zach Keith Rowland. his projects included C130, C5A, Polaris, grandchildren. Kleinsmith (Sara), Eli Kleinsmith, Bayla Herman Meyer & Son handled the Poseidon, Trident 1 and Trident 2 and A memorial service was held at The Sussman (David), Alex, Elizabeth, and arrangements. the Space Station. He also worked as ex- Temple. Sarah Klein, and one great-grandchild, Expressions of sympathy may be ecutive vice president at Cimmaron, Inc. Gifts in Fleischaker’s memory may Andy Kleinsmith, and by his special and made to Cari E. Kleinman for the Chil- He was buried with military honors at be made to National Council of Jew- loving friend, Katharine Fulkerson. dren Fund at Congregation Adath Je- Houston’s National Cemetery on Decem- ish Women, Louisville Section and The The family thanks the staff and resi- shurun, 2401 Woodbourne Ave., Louis- ber 7. May his memory be for a blessing. Temple. dents of The Forum, where Klein lived ville, KY 40205 or the donor’s favorite Herman Meyer & Son handled the lo- for the past several years. charity. cal arrangements. Sandor Klein A memorial service will be held Sandor Klein, 96, passed away peace- Wednesday, December 28, at 2 p.m. at Lynn Rae Echt Jacques C. fully on November 24, after a short Temple Shalom. Herman Meyer & Son Goldstein Morris illness. handled the arrangements. Lynn Rae Echt Jacques C. Mor- In lieu of flowers, expressions of sym- Goldstein passed ris, 91, died Thurs- pathy may be made to The Chamber away on Decem- day, December 15, Music Society of Louisville, University ber 3. She was 78 at Baptist Health of Louisville School of Music, Louisville, years old. Louisville. KY 40292, or the Community Founda- Goldstein was a He was born tion of Louisville for the Ann Klein Me- beautiful, musical October 4, 1925, to morial Fund for Holocaust Education, woman. She sang Bertha Brooks and 325 W. Main St., Suite 1110 Louisville, like an angel and Jacob Morris. He KY 40202. performed in multiple musicals and cho- was a proud Army ral performances. She particularly loved veteran of World War II and co-owner of Harold Levy playing Golde in Fiddler on the Roof. You Service Supply Home Furnishings. Harold Levy, 93, died Friday, Novem- could hear her sing “Do You Love Me?” Morris was a past president and ber 25, at the Robley Rex VA Medical with Tevye every year on the Belvedere member of The Temple, a member of Center. for the Jewish Heritage Festivals and the Romeos, a volunteer for American A native of Louisville, he was born “Sunrise Sunset” at many weddings. Red Cross and will always be known for January 17, 1923, to the late Lena Litof- Goldberg was raised in Hammond, blowing the shofar for decades during ADVERTISE sky and Abraham Levy. He was a retired IN, by Ann and Albert Echt. She received High Holy Days. in Community’s Special Section salesman and was very proud to have a bachelor’s degree in music education He is survived by his son, Jan Morris served as a sergeant in the Army Air from Indiana University, Bloomington. (Nancy Gall-Clayton) of Jeffersonville; Corps during World War II. She raised her family in Louisville. She his daughters, Judy Morris of Nashville, January 27 He is survived by his daughter, Lisa worked at the Jewish Community Cen- Joyce Morris of Oklahoma City and Jo Levy Limerick (Jeff), and his son, Jeffrey ter for over 30 years, serving as the se- Ann Morris of Indianapolis; two grand- Deadline Jan. 18 Gordon Levy. nior adult director. She taught Jewish sons, James Morris and Joshua Morris Burial was in Agudath Achim Ceme- music, sang and played piano for people (Leah Falk); and a brother, Julian Mor- tery. Herman Meyer & Son handled the young and old throughout her life. Gold- ris (Eleanor) of Seattle. arrangements. stein was an active member of Congre- Burial was in The Temple Cemetery. Expressions of sympathy may be gation Adath Jeshurun and the Temple. Herman Meyer & Son handled the made to the donor’s favorite charity. She was an active member of Chavurat arrangements. Wedding Shalom. Expressions of sympathy may be Sidney Bederman Goldstein has three children, Amy made to the Albert and Betty Hess Special Section Sidney Bederman, born September Shir (Ron Shir), Michael Hamburg G.U.C.I. Scholarship Camp Fund, The 22, 1923, in Louisville, died Tuesday, No- (Amy Yen) and Steven Hamburg (Betsy Temple or the donor’s favorite charity. vember 29. Tyson); and eight grandchildren, Bek- Contact Larry Singer at Bederman graduated from the Uni- ka, Ori, Julia, Allie, Maya, Miriam, Ian, Maud Fliegelman versity of Kentucky Pharmacy School and Gabriel; Goldstein also had two Maud Fliegelman, 93, died Thurs- 502-418-5845 after serving in the Air Force in World step-children from her second mar- day, December 16 at Baptist Health [email protected] War II. He was the owner and operator riage to M. Jay Goldstein, who brought Louisville. of Bedder Drugs on 18th Street. After see LIFECYCLE page 27 DECEMBER 23, 2016 Y 23 KISLEV 5777 Y Community 27

grand menorah lighting led by Mayor ly. Encourage your friends to do simi- Greg Fischer at Fourth Street Live in lar things. We can put the UNITY back D’VAR TORAH downtown Louisville. On Wednesday, into community and together ensure the December 28, there will be a women’s greatest future for ourselves and our chil- by Rabbi Avrohom Litvin communal. I decided I would make a Chanukah event highlighting Chanukah dren. Happy Chanukah and happy 2017. Special to Community point to do whatever I could to foster more from a women’s perspective. On Thurs- ••• Jewish unity in our community. I shared day, December 29, there will be a grand Shabbat candles should be lit on Fri- ur country has just faced a this idea with my family they suggest- menorah lighting at the new giant meno- days, December 23 at 5:09 p.m., Decem- very difficult election. It was ed that we create a series of communal rah at the Paddock Shops (formerly the ber 30 at 5:14 p.m., January 6 at 5:20 by far the most divisive elec- events during the week of Chanukah and Summit). p.m., January 13 at 5:27 p.m., January 20 O tion in recent history. Even invite the entire community to attend. Or find a community-wide program at 5:34 p.m. and January 27 at 5:42 p.m. now, after the democratic process has On Saturday, December 24, there will at The J or at the library. It doesn’t have Chanukah candles should be lit nightly brought us a leader, there remains be a Chanukah dinner and movie of- to be only Chanukah – there are myri- from December 24-31. much discord and conflict. What guid- fered at Chabad House. On Sunday, De- ads of programs which highlight unity ••• ance can be gleaned from Jewish histo- cember 25, there will be a free Chanu- all year long. The main thing is to unite Editor’s note: Rabbi Avrohom Litvin, ry and its teachings? kah ice skating party at Alpine Ice Arena with others and together to make our regional director of Chabad of Kentucky, In a recent Torah portion, (Genesis on Gardiner Lane. On Monday, Decem- community and our world a better place has volunteered to provide Torah com- 28: 10-22) Jacob was alone on a dark ber 26, there will be free bowling and a for all. Make a start. Bring your fami- mentaries for Community. mountainside. The sun set and Jacob lay down to sleep. He arranged a Goldfarb. She was a bookkeeper in Rus- pillow of stones sia and Israel and a member of Congre- around his head LIFECYCLE gation Anshei Sfard. and dreamed of She is preceded in death by her Born July 17, 1923 in Meridian, MS, Council of Jewish Women. parents and her husband, Ihaskel Divine images. she was one of three children to the late She is survived by her four daughters, When the sun Mosionznik. Anne Rothenberg and Ike Rosenbaum. Amy Berg of Elizabethtown, Dena Berg She is survived by her children, rose, Jacob found During the majority of her life, Fliegel- Nelson, Dr. Karen Berg (Robert Brous- that the stones daughter, Rima Gerber (Ivel); son, David man volunteered her time and was an seau) and Lauren Berg of Israel; nine Mosionznik (Luba); five grandchildren had miraculously advocate for civil rights and childcare. grandchildren, Dr. Jeremy, Joel and merged into one and six great-grandchildren. She was a member of The Temple and Jessica Bewley, Erin and Alison Ayala Burial was in Anshei Sfard Cemetery. stone. The tradi- very active with National Council of Jew- Nelson, Rachael Pass, Henry Brousseau tional explanation Rabbi Avrohom Litvin Herman Meyer & Son, Inc. handled the ish Women, locally and at the national and Itai and Roie Buxbaum; and seven arrangements. shared in the Mi- level. She was a co-founder and board great-grandchildren. drash is that each Expressions of sympathy may be member for CASA and VIPS, co-founder Berg’s family extends thanks to Dr. made to Congregation Anshei Sfard. stone was envious of the other as to and past president for Keystone Learn- Jane Cornett for her kindness and exper- which would be the one directly under ing Academy, and a board member for tise and the staff at Episcopal Church Jacob’s head. So they merged into one both The Family & Children’s Place and Home and Sunrise of Louisville. stone and the quarreling ceased. Home of the Innocents. Interment was at The Temple Ceme- Stay Current! My question is: “What changed”? On two occasions, she was invited to tery. Herman Meyer & Son, Inc., han- Why did the envy stop? Still there was visit the White House: once during the dled the arrangements. Visit Us Online At only one part of the rock on which Ja- Kennedy administration for civil rights, The family asks that expressions of cob rested, so why did that stop the and during the Johnson administration sympathy be made to Mogen David “other parts” of the rock from being for childcare. Adam, The Temple, the Humane Society jewishlouisville.org envious of that part upon which Jacob Throughout her career she received or the Alzheimer’s Association. rested? many awards and citations, including And Join Us On The answer might just be the an- the Distinguished Citizen Award from Ilana Goldfarb Mosionznik swer to our situation in America today. both the city of Louisville and the state Ilana Goldfarb Mosionznik, 90, died When the rocks joined as one, they were of Kentucky, the Woman of Excellence Sunday, December 18, at Norton Wom- no longer bothered by their individual Award from the Center for Women & en’s and Children’s Hospital. positions, because they were all one. Families, and many others. Her caring She was a native of Kishinev, Mol- “Jewish Community of The lesson is that when you and I are and generosity will be deeply missed. dova (Romania), born April 6, 1926, to Louisville” one, your triumph is my pride. My suc- She was preceded in death by her par- the late Hava Starostinesky and Simon cess is your success. More than envy ents and her two brothers, Alfred and TRIP breeds divisiveness, divisiveness breeds Sidney Rosenbaum. envy. More than unity creates unity, She is survived by her loving family, unity creates tolerance. Our nation- her daughters, Ellen Prizant (Bruce) al unity depends first and foremost of and Anne Oppenheimer (John) of Chi- the shared awareness of unity between cago; three grandchildren and two each and every one of us. great-grandchildren. Our community has the chance to Funeral services were private. promote this type of unity and be a Herman Meyer & Son handled the shining light to inspire other commu- arrangements. nities to emulate and follow. In light of Expressions of sympathy may be WARSAW—KRAKOW—BRATISLAVA—BUDAPEST: MAY 8-16, 2017 this, I was so inspired recently when I made to Visually Impaired Preschool was contacted by Jennifer Tuvlin, who Services, 1906 Goldsmith Lane, Louis- is the Life & Legacy coordinator for our ville, KY 40218. P2G JEWISH JOURNEY TO community. This is a new Jewish Com- munity of Louisville program aimed at Pearl POLAND, BRATISLAVA & BUDAPEST connecting all of our community orga- Greenberg Berg (Depart U. S. May 7, arrive Warsaw May 8, Depart Budapest May 16) Pearl Greenberg nizations with generous individuals to *with optional extensions to BERLIN or ISRAEL (see back for details) help secure our Jewish community for Berg, 84, a devot- the next generation and beyond and to ed wife, mother incorporate legacy giving within our and grandmother, LAND ONLY FOR POLAND, BRATISLAVA & BUDAPEST community. peacefully passed There is a story of a man who thought away on Saturday, $2950 double occupancy LAND ONLY of a great idea to change the world for December 17, sur- ($550 Single Supplement) the better. He wrote the president, but rounded by family Tips and individual transfers not included (other than with group arrival and departure). Trip price based on a got no reply. He tried writing to his members. minimum of 28 participants. We encourage all trip participants to buy trip insurance. Space is limited. senator, but received a standard “thank She was preced- you for your thoughts” response. He ed in death by her husband, Harold F. wrote to the mayor, but to no avail. So Berg, surgeon and mosaicist; her moth- HIGHLIGHTS: PRICE INCLUDES: he gathered his family and told them in er, Norma Greenberg; and her brother, • Museum of History of Polish • Budapest city sites including the • Deluxe air-conditioned motor coach Allen Greenberg. Jews, Warsaw Castle District for all touring and sightseeing no uncertain terms that he wanted to • Warsaw Train Station and • Dohany synagogue • English speaking tour guides & implement change and outlined what Berg was born in Brooklyn, NY, but Old Town • Budapest Jewish Quarter guided tours • • Warsaw Ghetto and Memorial • Partnership Friends he wanted them to do. But they had made Louisville, her home for over 60 • 6 Lunches other priorities. years. She was a life-long student and • Majdanek Concentration & • Balint JCC • 6 Dinners The man then realized that he just lover of learning, having obtained her Extermination Camp • Israel Cultural Institute • Porterage in hotels degrees in nursing from Cornell Uni- • Kazimierz Jewish Quarter • Szentendre artist village • Entrance fees (including Majdanek needed to start on his own. His family • Krakow Synagogue and • Boat ride on the Danube and Auschwitz - Birkenau) saw his changes and they soon followed versity, a Master’s in English and a law Jewish cemetery • Bratislava Museum of Jewish • Boat tour on Danube suit. Then his neighbors, and finally the degree from the University of Louisville. • General city sites of Warsaw Culture • Hotels: and Krakow 5 entire community. He realized positive She also attended and taught Veritas • Tour Jewish Bratislava and 5Hotel Holiday Inn City Center (Krakow) classes at Bellarmine University. • Auschwitz - Birkenau synagogue 4Regency Suites Hotel (Budapest) change begins with each of us singly – • Meet young adults building 5Kempinski Hotel Corvinus (Budapest) one person at a time. Pearl and Harold Berg were avid Jewish Budapest This past week, I was leading a class world travelers. Her other enjoyments SIGN UP BY: January 6, 2017 at the Jewish Learning Center and we included reading, tennis, dancing and ($1000 Deposit to your Federation required, cancellation fees determined that unity is the key to all the arts. She was a member of The Tem- types of successes, both personal and ple, Hadassah, Mizrachi and National Zoe Riekes at [email protected] Jan Goldstein at [email protected] www.westerngalilee.org.il 28 Community Y DECEMBER 23, 2016 Y 23 KISLEV 5777

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