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by Stu Silberman President and CEO Jewish Community of Louisville

Happy Birthday, JCL! We were born five years ago on May 1, 2009, with the challenge of finding a new, sustainable model to strengthen our Jewish commu- nity, build Jewish identity and create a caring environ- ment welcoming to all. How have we Stu Silberman done? Only you can determine that. How much more do we have to do? Again, that’s based on you – your needs, your aspirations, your willingness to help. Master baker Paula Shoyer, in the white apron, provided tips on techniques and preparation instructions for Passover desserts during an April 10 afternoon workshop. Clock- Here are some of the facts that will wise from lower left, Shellie Branson (facing away), Diane Richter, Keren Benabou, Marci Levine, Linda Schuster, Ann Leah Blieden and Shellie Benovitz. See story, page 6. help you make those determinations. Did you know that since the JCL was formed: April 28 Yom HaShoah Program Connects Survivors and Teens • The Jewish impact our JCC is making his year’s community-wide Yom It will be much more than a solemn on our community continues to in- HaShoah program, sponsored commemoration of the events of the Ho- crease, and now Louisville rates high- by the Jewish Community Rela- locaust and remembering the victims. er than the average JCC on this very T tions Council, Pouring Out the It will also be a recognition and tribute important measure? Heart: Learning from Personal Stories of the bond of compassion and under- • The business side of our operation – of the Holocaust will be Monday, April standing that today’s middle schoolers mission-driven programming primar- 28, at 7 p.m. at the Kentucky Center for from St. Francis of Assisi and the Jewish ily at the JCC that provides income the Arts, in the Bomhard Theater. Community Center’s Teen Connections – has increased from a yearly net con- tribution of $800,000 to $1,200,000 – a 50 percent increase? JHFE Works to Create Opportunities for • Contributions to our endowment Louisville’s Jewish Community at Large Students talked with Renée and John Rothschild. funds, a measure of the community’s desire to allow us to administer their by Kevin E. Borland fied its asset portfolio and will ultimate- program have forged with several local highly valuable charitable giving, JHFE Communications ly add to the enrichment of the Jewish survivors. increased by over $1,000,000 since community, strengthening the mission The young teens, with guidance from merger? The Jewish Heritage Fund for Excel- of the Jewish Heritage Fund for Excel- St. Francis teacher and Yom HaSho- • Every year we reduce the amount of lence in December completed the pur- lence’s grants initiative. Since its cre- ah Chair Fred Whittaker, interviewed unrestricted endowment earnings chase of 150 acres in eastern Jefferson ation in 2012, the Jewish Heritage Fund the survivors, Anna Belenkiy and Sima we use to support our operations, County owned by Standard Country for Excellence has already committed Furman, Russian immigrants to this from $492,000 in Fiscal Year 2010 to Club in a proactive effort to create future over $5 million in grants to the Jewish country who hadn’t shared their stories $126,000 in this Fiscal Year? opportunities for the Louisville Jewish community at large and the medical re- in 22 years, as well as Fred Gross, Abe • Though our employees had suffered community. This move further diversi- see JHFE Grant page 16 see YOM HASHOAH page 4 see JCL UPDATE page 16 index JCRC update...... 2 $163,175* ... Review: Jerusalem...... 2 Together Extraordinary What’s Happening in Ukraine...... 3 HAPPY DAYS ARE Funds for Programs, Services...... 4 HERE AGAIN POSTAGE WE DO... THINGS KENTUCKY

LOUISVILLE Yom Ha’atzmaut...... 5 PERIODICALS Lost Tribe Event...... 5 2014 LION OF JUDAH UNIQUELY JEWISH CAMPAIGN POMEGRANATE BOURBON Israeli Art Sale and Exhibit...... 5 KICK-OFF EVENT EVENT Calendar of Events...... 5 $30,000* $156,250* $113,920* Katchor and Naamani Lectures...... 8 $249,332* $610,528 Uniquely Jewish: Jews and Comedy...9 MAJOR GIFTS Festival of Faiths...... 9 OTHER CHAMPAGNE Noah Budin Concert at KI...... 10 PLEDGES BRUNCH JFCS MOSAIC Awards...... 11 2014 $44,520* Republic Bank Players Challenge...... 11 YAD CASINO NIGHT New NCJW Court Watch...... 12 SARASOTA $87,250* 2014 DINNER Represents Zimmerman Fund...... 12 EVENT * SUPER pledges Remembering Donald Guss...... 13 SUNDAY P2G: Israeli Teacher Visits...... 15 from those $150,000 who attended Online Exclusives...... 15, 16 this event. Teen Topics/Chavurat Shalom...... 17 JFCS Calendar...... 18 Newsmakers/LEO Watch List...... 19 TOTAL TO DATE: Around Town...... 20-21 Lifecycle...... 21-22 2014 Shlicha Coming to JCC Camp...... 23 FEDERATION $1,841,347 D’var Torah...... 23 CAMPAIGN GOAL: $2.35 MILLION 2 Community  April 25, 2014  25 nisan 5774

ians from consistently tending to their Communit y own fields on the other side. While this Community is published monthly by theJewish JCRC UPDATE unfortunate situation is very real and Community of Louisville, Inc., 3600 Dutchmans by Matt Goldberg, Director Israel must do what it can to mitigate Lane, Louisville, KY 40205-3216. There are obvious differences between the hardships faced by Palestinians, Jewish Community Relations Council USPS #020-068 at Louisville, KY. these two incidents, but the similarities the speaker failed to acknowledge that The Jewish Community of Louisville is cannot be ignored. Irrational hatred, the security barrier was erected to stem a nonprofit organization. $26 of your pledge his has been a trying week for based on ethnic or national origin, led the loss of life due to suicide bombings is for a subscription for Community. us in the Jewish community in to vicious and random acts of violence. and other terror attacks or that since its For more information, call America, as we think about two So what are we to do (besides in- completion, terror attacks from the West (502) 459-0660, fax (502) 238-2724, incidents that have shaken our creased security-based vigilance which Bank have decreased over 90 percent. e-mail [email protected] or check out T sense of security and our ideas of the af- is always important)? I am not sure there The presentations attacked the Zi- the website www.jewishlouisville.org. tereffects of causeless hatred. is one answer. We will never be able to onist narrative, denied that a two-state POSTMASTER – Send address changes to The shootings at the JCC and Jewish eliminate the hatred that can sometimes solution to the Israel-Palestinian is a Community, 3600 Dutchmans Lane, Louisville, senior center in Kansas City have per- lead to incidents like this. But on the reasonable solution to the problem and KY 40205-3216. haps awakened us all from a dream other hand, we cannot wallow in resig- advocated tactics such as Boycott, Di- where incidents like these do not happen nation that “these things happen.” vestment and Sanction (BDS). The latter Community Deadlines to the reality that violent anti-Semitism We must educate ourselves and each is a radical and out-of-the mainstream Deadlines for the next two issues of is not a thing of the past. other to be tolerant of others. We must tactic that must be condemned by all Community for copy and ads are: May 16 It is true that Anti-Semitic incidents continue to speak up against injustice, those who seek a just solution to the Is- for publication on May 23 and June 20 for publication on June 27. have gone down in the last several years, look after those less fortunate and pro- rael-Palestinian conflict in the Middle with only (if that term is appropriate) 751 mote the Jewish value of tikkun olam, East based on a two state solution. Community publishes Newsmakers­ and Around in 2013 – a 19 percent drop from 2012. repairing the world. In addition, we This demonizing of Israel and only Town items at no charge. Items must be We hear of violent incidents of Jew ha- must not let these acts of violence pre- submitted in writing. Please include your name Israel is both immoral and unhelpful in and a daytime telephone number where you tred all over the world – the Middle East, vent us from enjoying JCCs and mara- reducing tensions between the parties. can be contacted in the event that questions Asia, even Europe – and we are angered thons and any other public events. Subsequent to Israel Apartheid Week, arise. Community reserves the right to edit all and resolute. However, when it happens Apartheid Week on Campus the organization Stand With Us brought submissions to conform to style and length in our own backyard, a Midwestern JCC A few weeks ago at the University of two Israeli soldiers to U of L to talk requirements. in a Jewish community not significant- Louisville (and many other universities about their experiences. Both soldiers ly bigger than Louisville’s, we are also around the world), anti-Zionists hosted emphasized the complexity of the issue Advertising Information shocked. It is only right that we are now Apartheid Week on Campus, a week of as they told some of their own person- To advertise, please contact left with new questions with elusive an- programming and events meant to de- al stories of their experiences in Gaza Jennifer Hardage, 502-418-5845 or e-mail swers. monize and delegitimize the state of Is- and the West Bank, particularly dealing [email protected]. Our thoughts also turned this week rael. with the brutal tactics of Hamas during The appearance of advertising in Community to the anniversary of the Boston Mara- These events are very similar every the last war in Gaza that endangered ci- does not represent a kashruth endorsement. thon bombing. We were horrified a year year, and the message is always the vilians on both sides of the conflict. ago when it happened – another time same: Israel is guilty of every human In contrast to the Israel Apartheid Editorial Policy when our sense of safety was shaken to rights violation around and they are the Week presentations, both soldiers em- Community accepts letters to the editor its core. Like in Kansas City, causeless worst purveyors of oppression in the phasized their desire for peace, their for publication. All letters must be of interest to hatred was at the heart of a vicious and world – worthy of universal condemna- sympathy with the Palestinians and the Jewish community or in response to violent attack. Random victims with no tion and sanctions. their hope that the future will be one of an item published in the paper. They must be no longer than 300 words in length and signed. connection to the supposed “grievances” As an example of the one-sided nature peaceful coexistence between Israel and Name, address and daytime phone number of the attackers were murdered and sur- of the presentations made at U of L, one the Palestinians. must be included for verification purposes only. vivors were scarred for life, both physi- speaker talked about the security barri- cally and emotionally. It was another act er in the west bank and the hardships Community reserves the right to refuse to publish any letter, to edit for brevity while of terror in an area where we all thought it causes Palestinians. The speaker con- preserving the meaning, and to limit the we were safe and secure – not part of list tends Palestinians are routinely held up number of letters published in any edition. of potential targets of purposeful vio- at security checkpoints, and the security review Mail your comments to: Community, lence. barrier can sometimes keep Palestin- Letters to the Editor, 3600 Dutchmans Lane, Jerusalem Louisville, KY 40205-3216. Community’s circulation has by David Wallace been audited by the Circulation Verification Council. Special to Community IMAX is the ideal format for pan- Editorial Staff What if you could buy a home oramic presentations and the producers of the new film, Jerusalem, Taran Davies, Shiela Steinman Wallace with nothing down? 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Sara Wagner All-in-all, the film is able to pack into Vice President & Chief Development Officer its forty-minute presentation both a pan- Stew Bromberg oramic view of Jerusalem and an aver- age person’s slant on the magnificent Vice President and Chief Financial Officer city of Jerusalem, no mean feat, and that Ed Hickerson makes it well worth seeing. *As of 4/9/14, $100,000 seven-year Adjustable Rate Mortgage (ARM) loan, 4.297% Annual Percentage Rate (APR) with 84 payments of $521.65. After 84 Tax deductible contributions may be sent to Payments, loan rate adjusts yearly based on changes to the Prime Rate as published in the Wall Street Journal plus 0.50%. As of 4/9/14 Prime Rate is 3.25%, The film is now showing at The Ken- Community, 3600 Dutchmans Lane, Louisville, KY 40205 therefore loan payment would adjust to 276 payments of $473.58. Loan example does not include monthly taxes and insurance so your actual payment may be greater. 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April 25, 2014  25 nisan 5774  Community 3 What’s Happening in Ukraine; What Federation Is Doing About It? t started in November with peaceful JDC (American Jewish Joint Distribu- tems on school grounds. protests against government actions tion Committee), the Jewish Agency, • Additionally, NCSJ is sending out fre- to strengthen political ties with Rus- World ORT and NCSJ summarized their quent communication briefs informed I sia instead of the European Union. organizations’ efforts to assist Ukraine’s by various governmental, non-govern- It snowballed over the next few months Jews, stressing the dynamic nature of mental, and Jewish communal sources. into violent confrontations between po- the situation and their commitment to These efforts, and so many more, are lice and protestors, resulting in dozens the safety of the Jewish community and being funded by Jewish Federation dol- dead, hundreds injured, and scenes of its institutions. They also discussed the lars. JFNA has opened a mailbox for destruction that have gripped the world. integral role that JFNA core unrestrict- donations to our overseas partners to Fugitive ex-President Yanukovych has ed giving plays in their ability to be ready support urgent relief efforts. To donate, fled to Russia, avoiding mass murder for any type of emergency. go to https://secure-fedweb.jewishfeder- charges. Here’s what JFNA’s partner agencies ations.org/page/contribute/ukraine-as- Russia has invaded and annexed are doing: sistance. Crimea with armed squads of masked • JDC has activated its emergency re- soldiers, who sealed off the province to sponse network to ensure continued Louisville Vaad Hakashruth Ukrainian forces. In mid-April, three home deliveries of food, medicine, pro-Russian militants were killed in heating and cooking fuel, and sus- Announces New Mikvah Fees a fight near a Black Sea military base. tained life-saving care at home for the The Louisville Vaad Hakashruth Many are concerned that Putin plans to elderly. It has increased security at Board of Directors recently voted to up- invade and annex east Ukraine. select Jewish communal institutions date the Mikvah fees for the community. Although the estimated 300,000 Jew- and Hesed social welfare centers. With The new fees will be $1500 per year ish residents in the capital city of Kiev heightened tensions in Crimea, JDC for synagogues. and throughout Ukraine are not out- has also activitated special emergency For those not affiliated with syna- right targets of violence, it has touched plans for the region’s estimated 17,000 gogues, the fees will be: them like everyone else. Some Jews in Jews. • Family - $180 per year; Kiev live close to Independence Square, • The Jewish Agency has tapped its • Individuals - $18 per usage; and site of protest encampments and some Emergency Assistance Fund, start- • Utensil Toveling - $9 per session. of February’s deadliest clashes, and are ed in 2012, to bolster security at For more information contact Jacob afraid to leave their houses. Ukraine’s many Jewish institutions, Wishnia, president, at 550-7813 or Rab- On February 23, the Giymat Rosa including synagogues, yeshivas and bi Evan Rubin, kashruth administrator, Synagogue in Zaporizhia, 250 miles community centers. A total of 375 new 419-290-7315. southeast of Kiev, was firebombed. A immigrants have come to Israel from Holocaust memorial in Odessa was Ukraine in January-March of this Vaad Hakashruth vandalized in early April. The National year, on board Jewish Agency flights: The following have been approved and Conference Supporting Jews in Russia 70 percent more than in the same certified by the Louisville Vaad Hakashruth: (NCSJ) confirms that a recent notice for months last year (221). „Four Courts (Kitchen) Jews to register in the eastern city of Do- • World ORT has launched a campaign „Hyatt Regency Louisville (Kosher Catering Only) netsk is false, yet still worrying. to raise $200,000 to fund increased se- „Jewish Community Center (Kitchen) The 17,000 Jews in Crimea are wor- curity at four of its schools in Ukraine. „JCC Outdoor Café ried by Russian territorial incursions. Each school has several hundred stu- „Jewish Hospital (Kosher Kitchen) There are concerns about deepening di- dents, many of whom travel to class „Kroger at McMahan Plaza (Kosher Meat Market visions in the country and the rise of the through now-dangerous areas. Pro- and Bakery only. With VAAD stickers only) NOT radical right. grams have been canceled. The father AT PRESENT TIME Nearly 300 Jewish communal leaders of a student at the Chernovtsy school „Masterson’s (Kosher Catering available at off- joined a Jewish Federations of North was killed during clashes in Kiev on site venues such as the JCC, Synagogues, etc. America (JFNA) conference call on the February 20. Plans include hiring ad- Request Vaad supervision when ordering) situation in Ukraine on Monday, March ditional security guards and install- For more information, contact www.LVHKosher.org. 3. Leaders from JFNA partner agencies ing closed-circuit TV and alarm sys- 4 Community  April 25, 2014  25 nisan 5774 Together We Ensure Allocations Are There to Fund Programs, Services by Stew Bromberg children to overnight Jewish camps and bers grow and our teens become lead- building a strong Hillel program at our Vice President and Chief Development Officer a record number of Louisville Jewish ers on a national level. In fact they just local colleges to help our students main- Jewish Federation of Louisville teens we able to attend summer pro- brought home several regional awards. tain their connection to Judaism, grow grams in Israel. The generosity of some (See Teen Topics, page 17.) their cultural passion and ensure they hunder Over Louisville this year of our families in the community along Our Campaign supports community have a place to turn when others present signaled the beginning of the with a grant received for the second outreach programs, along with grants inaccurate information regarding the Kentucky Derby Festival, gave us year (at a greater level) has once again and support from some of our funders, events in the world around us. T a taste of summer weather and enabled us to provide the funds neces- that help newcomers to Louisville and We also support the Jewish Commu- led us into the Passover holiday. This is a sary to enable our children to have a new parents. We are also working to nity Relations Council as it works to ad- time of rebirth and refreshing as spring wonderful experience and build lifetime revive our Young Leadership Develop- dress inappropriate behavior and moti- plants and trees come back to life after a memories through participation in these ment program and to develop some new vations in our community and it is often long winter of hibernation. programs again this summer. Young Adult programming in the com- the face of the community when issues This is also the time when we work But there is so much more that we munity. arise. diligently to bring in all of the 2014 Fed- need to continue. We have a vibrant I mentioned that we help our commu- We provide, through some of the eration Campaign pledges so we can Jewish senior adult community that has nity partners through Campaign allo- funds raised during the Campaign, plan the allocations for our community access to a nutritional kosher lunch pro- cations. These allocations go to support funding for many other Jewish mis- partners and ensure the continuation of gram, available Monday-Friday at the the food pantry and family services pro- sion-driven programming, such as Yom the many services and programs so nec- JCC and delivered to those homebound vided through Jewish Family & Career HaShoah Holocaust commemorative essary to our wellbeing. who are unable to travel easily to join Services and supplemental and commu- programming and Yom Haatzmaut cel- Last year we were fortunate enough their peers. nity Hebrew School programs to enrich ebrations for Israel Independence Day. to be able to fulfill all the requests we Our teen program is the envy of many the knowledge and passion our children Our Early Learning Center children received to assist families to send their other Jewish communities as our num- feel for their Jewish Heritage, as well as experience Shabbat in the Lobby every Friday morning. There are many other activities and events your contribution to the Campaign supports, and we en- courage you to let us hear about your passions. Let us know what you enjoy participating in within our community and also let us know if you feel some- thing is missing. The best way to raise our voices and secure the future of the Louisville Jew- ish community and have an impact on the global Jewish community is by sup- porting our 2014 Federation Campaign. Help us close out this year’s Campaign on a high note. If you have already made your contribution this year, thank you. If you have not yet made your pledge we thank you for your consideration and want you to know how much the entire WE BELIEVE community will appreciate your gener- osity. Please go to www.jewishlouisville. org/donate or call 238-2739. It will be our pleasure to assist you. Together we do extraordinary things. federation Thank you for your continued support. Yom Hashoah INcampaign Continued from page 1 Jakubowicz, John and Renée Rothschild and Dan Streit. ad To complete the project, the students learned to listen compassionately and create safe space so the survivors felt comfortable talking with them. The stu- EACH dents also learned video-making and ed- iting skills and bonded with each other. The Yom Hashoah program will also include two Israeli soldiers, participants in the Hatikvah [the hope] Program, who will speak about the Holocaust from an Israeli point of view. As has become tradition, there will be the opportunity to remember those who perished in the Holocaust with prayers and ceremony. This event is offered free of charge to OTHER. the entire community. We believe that no child should go to bed hungry. That every senior in our community has the right to live with dignity. And that all Jews should be able to live without fear of persecution—anywhere in the world. That’s why the Jewish Federation’s annual fundraising campaign is so important. With your support, we can help people in need, rescue people in danger and keep our Jewish community vibrant and strong. Together we can do extraordinary things to make the world a better place.

TOGETHER WE DO 502-238-2739 EXTRAORDINARY THINGS! jewishlouisville.org/donate April 25, 2014  25 nisan 5774  Community 5 Calendar Get Your “Passport” and “Tour” Israel for Yom Ha’atzmaut of Events om Ha’atzmaut, Israel Indepen- Community Center on Wednesday, May “There will be Israeli music, outdoor TODAY dence Day, is cause for celebration, 7, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. games, crafts, a camel to pet and a pop- JCC Summer Camp so come join the fun at the Jewish The JCC will mark Israel’s 66th birth- sicle truck,” said Co-Chair Brett Fried- Y June 9-Aug. 8. Choose fine arts, science, day. Pick up your passport and enjoy a man. “Bring your kids and your appetite sports, crafts, aquatics or regular camp. variety of activities as you travel around –it’s going to be a fun night.” Children swim all summer and many Israel without leaving the JCC and expe- Dinner from the Burning Bush fea- receive instruction. Register today to rience Israeli culture. Activities include tures falafel, humus salads and more as ensure that your child has a place in the visiting the Kotel (the Western Wall), well as pizza, fries and a veggie tray for camp he/she wants. Information and forms sampling Tel Aviv’s nightlife, learning children – $9 for adults and $6 for chil- at www.jewishlouisville.org/camp. how to be a scientist in Rehovot, helping dren. APRIL 28 JNF (the Jewish National Fund) plant Orit Goldstein and Brett Friedman Yom HaShoah Commemoration trees, relaxing in the Dead Sea, digging are chairs of the 2014 Yom Ha’atzmaut 7 p.m., Kentucky Center for the Arts. See for fossils at the Tel Meggido dig site, celebration. story, page 1. learning Israeli folk dancing and more. APRIL 30-MAY 6 Israeli Art Sale Izzy Assour’s Expressions Art Exhibition Federation Lost and Sale returns to the JCC Patio Gallery featuring contemporary Israeli artists. Tribe Event MAY 7 Yom Ha’atzmaut Celebration 5:30-7:30 p.m. JCC. Free community-wide Rescheduled Israel at 66 Celebration. Dinner and family games. RSVP to Rachel Lipkin, rlipkin@ for May 15 jewishlouisville.org. Watch for details. by Shiela Steinman Wallace MAY 8-JUNE 5 Editor, Community Patio Gallery Exhibit, Inside the Gate. Assour Brings Israeli Art Sale to Patio Gallery Tree portraits by Kent Krugh. Opening For 40 years, we have been wander- reception Sunday, May 11, 2-4 p.m. ing aimlessly through Jewish Louisville The Jewish Community Center is of- tire week and can talk about the art on MAY 9 trying to find our way – well, maybe not fering you a way to support Israel while sale and the artists who created it. Teen Connection Closing Event wandering aimlessly – but on Saturday, adding color and style to your home. Assour has been to Louisville before, 6:30 p.m. Private home. Progressive Din- May 15 at 7 p.m., all members of the From Wednesday, April 30-Tuesday 6, with several successful sales at the JCC ner. 5th grade bring appetizers or salads; Jewish community ages 40-64, are invit- Col. Itzhak “Izzy” Assour is bringing the and local synagogues. Over the years, he 6th grade, vegetarian pasta; 7th and 8th ed to park their camels (or perhaps their Israeli Art Exhibit and Sale from Expres- has been very influential in the rise of Is- grade, desserts. RSVP to Rachel by May 7 cars) and celebrate their contributions sions Art Gallery to the JCC Patio Gallery. raeli art recognition across the U.S. with what you are bringing to get the place. 238-2701 or [email protected]. to Louisville’s Jewish community. It will Come to the opening reception, April be an evening of fun with friends at a 30, 6:30 p.m. to see the full collection, May 8-18 cocktail reception featuring heavy hors meet Assour and enjoy refreshments. CenterStage presents d’oeuvres at the home of Joe Hertzman. The participating artists studied in The Sound of Music This event, “Lost Tribe: We Were Lost many countries, including France, Rus- $18 each in advance, $20 at the door. The and Now We’re Found!”, which was orig- sia, Morocco, Ethiopia, Romania, the Rodgers and Hammerstein musical based inally scheduled in January was can- U.S. and Israel, so their creative expres- on the memoir of Maria von Trapp, a nun sions reflect different schools and tech- who became governess to Captain Von celled due to inclement weather. It has Trapp’s seven children. She teaches them been rescheduled for May 15. It is espe- niques. They work in a variety of media to sing and the Captain to love, but when cially designed for 40-64 year old donors as well, and this show includes paint- the Nazis invade Austria, the whole family to the Annual Federation Campaign to ings, photography and sculpture. All the is forced to flee. For tickets, call 459-0660 celebrate 40 years of wandering through artists are well known in Israel. or go to www.CenterStageJCC.org. Jewish Louisville – building our institu- “People will be very impressed with MAY 15 tions, investing our time, presenting our the collection,” said Slava Nelson, Adult Uniquely Jewish: Jews & Comedy ideas and using our creativity to contin- and Cultural Arts director. 7:45 p.m. at Laughing Derby at ComedyCa- ue to build the wonderful Jewish com- Expressions Art Gallery was founded ravan. Featuring comedian Gary Gulman. munity we inherited from our parents by Major Assour, Izzy Assour and Yoni Free for donors who make contributions of and grandparents. Geffen in May 2008 and is on Frishman $18 or more to the 2014 Federation Cam- “We haven’t offered an opportunity for Street, in the center of the new art gal- paign. Limited space. R.S.V.P to Kristy,238- this group of donors to get together and lery district in Tel Aviv. The gallery aims 2739 or [email protected]. celebrate in many years, even though to promote and support Israeli artists by MAY 17 we ask for their contributions to Cam- presenting the best contemporary Israeli Lost Tribe Campaign Event paign,” said 2014 Federation Campaign art in Israel and abroad. 7 p.m. For those age 40-64, We were lost, Chair and Lost Tribe Event Co-Chair Izzy Assour will be at the JCC the en- now we’re found. Come celebrate 40 years Doug Gordon. “This year, we’re going to of wandering through Jewish Louisville. celebrate the good things that this group Host Joe Hertzman. Chairs Doug Gordon, of donors does for our community.” Julie Ellis. $18. RSVP to Kristy, 238-2739 “It will be a time to reflect, looking or [email protected]. back on our younger days, have some MAY 18 lighthearted fun, enjoy some music and PJ Library Tzedakah Fair good food, and to take a look at how im- 12:30-2 p.m. JFCS. Kids are “paid” portant our continued support of the to make art projects and donate their community is,” explained Julie Ellis, “earnings” to tzedakah. Pizza provided. event co-chair. Admission $5 plus an item for the JFCS Cocktails and pizza from Mozz Pi Food Pantry. RSVP to Jennifer Tuvlin, Truck will be served. Dress is business [email protected] casual. $18 per person and tickets pur- MAY 22 chased for the Lost Tribe event on origi- JFCS M.O.S.A.I.C. Awards nal January date will be honored. 5 p.m. Louisville Marriott Downtown. Honor- For those who have already made ees: Dr. Muhammad Babar, Dr. Johanna their contributions to the 2014 Feder- We’re CPA strategists! van Wijk Bos, Marta Miranda, Bruce Simp- ation Campaign, thank you. For those son, Joseph Twagilimana. Tickets $125 per who have not yet made there contribu- person. Contact Beverly Bromley, 452-341, tions, there will be an opportunity to do When you put Welenken CPAs on your team, you ext. 223 or [email protected]. so at the event. gain a partner that is focused on your overall MAY 22 To reserve your place, visit www.jew- Live from New York’s 92nd Street Y ishlouisville.org/events/lost-tribe or con- financial well-being. Adath Jeshurun. Reception, 7:30 p.m.; tact Kristy Benefield, 238-2739 or kbene- broadcast, 8. Learn from Nobel Laureate [email protected]. Specializing in personalized accounting services Elie Wiesel. for businesses, associations, and individuals, MAY 24 JCC Pool opens. JUNE 1 Save the date! we are ready to go to work for you. JCL Annual Meeting 10 a.m., JCC. Awards will be presented and officers and Board members will be elected for the coming year. JUNE 23 Save the date! Republic Bank Players Challenge All day. Standard Club. Golf, tennis, bridge, canasta and Maj Jongg competitions. 502 585 3251 www.welenken.com Silent auction. Watch for details. 6 Community  April 25, 2014  25 nisan 5774 Shoyer Packs Fun, Learning into Uniquely Jewish Baking Events by Shiela Steinman Wallace for a Jewish agency in Switzerland. Editor Just for fun, Shoyer attended cook- ing school in Paris. When she returned hen Paula Shoyer came to to Geneva, friends started asking her to Louisville for the Jewish make tortes for them. Before long, she Federation’s Uniquely Jew- was asked to teach a class. W ish Baking event, there was When she returned to the United a buzz of activity and excitement. In the States with four children under age 4, afternoon, nearly 20 people crowded including a set of twins, she was asked into Carole Spielberg’s kitchen to pre- to teach cooking classes and then to edit pare Passover desserts for the evening’s Susie Fishbein’s cookbook. event and enjoy a special cooking experi- Finally, she decided she’d rather write ence with Chef Shoyer her own books instead of edit the work of Above the whir of food processors, others. Because she loved baking more the clatter of dishes, the gush of water than cooking, and never could under- and lots of friendly chatter, Shoyer pro- stand why kosher desserts didn’t taste vided tips on proper baking technique as good as non-kosher desserts, that is and directions as everyone had a hand where she concentrated her efforts. in the baking. At the end of the after- Today, she owns and operates Pau- noon, there were plenty of Chocolate la’s Parisian Pastries Cooking School in Chip Cookie Bars, Carrot Cake, Fruit Chevy Chase, MD and has two published Pie Bars and Florentine Bars – all made cookbooks – The Holiday Kosher Baker with Passover-friendly ingredients – for and The Kosher Baker – with another on the evening event. its way. Paula Shoyer, Michelle Elisburg, Ellana Bessen and and Sharon Goodman That evening, a larger group gath- ered at The Wine Studio, where Shoyer Shoyer also recounted anecdotes demonstrated the preparation of three about her appearance on Food Net- of the recipes and shared personal sto- work’s Sweet Genius, where she had to ries. create dishes using ingredients includ- “I started eating delicious desserts in ing an ostrich egg and jelly beans. my grandmother’s kitchen,” Shoyer said, As a pastry chef who makes her reci- “but I never figured it would be a career.” pes many, many times and has to taste In fact, she followed a pre-med track in them every time she makes them, she college, went to law school, then worked said she keeps slim by exercising a lot – mostly walking, eating lots of salad and wearing Spanx. Portion control is key, she added, and “don’t eat anything that’s not worth the calories. Linda Spielberg and Linda Schuster co-chaired the Uniquely Jewish Pass- over Dessert Event. Carole Spielberg hosted the afternoon VIP baking ses- sion. Jewish Federation of Louisville De- velopment Director Tzivia Levin Kalmes staffed the event.

Host Carole Spielberg stands between the event co- chairs Linda Schuster and Linda Spielberg Ann Leah Blieden, Marci Levine, Rhonda Reskin, Shellie Branson and Marcia Schuster

Diane Richter and Michelle Elisburg

Back, Marci Levine, Carole Spielberg, Diane Richter, Linda Spielberg, Marcia Schuster, Sharon Goodman, Evie Topcik; front, Shellie Benovitz, Shellie Branson, Ann Leah Blie- den, Linda Schuster, Paula Shoyer, Michelle Elisburg, Joanie Lustig, Ellana Bessen, Jean Trager and Keren Benovitz. ADVERTISE in Community’s Special Section May 23, Deadline May 16 Jean Trager, Ann Leah Blieden and Marcia Schuster Family Special Section

Contact Jennifer Hardage 502-418-5845 • 502-618-5315 [email protected] Evie Topcik and Shellie Branson April 25, 2014  25 nisan 5774  Community 7

Jessica Loving, Harriett Behr, Rhonda Reskin and Shellie Benovitz, Kim Gordon and Renee Reynolds Paula Shoyer signed books for Danatta Levine and Nancy Snow Debbie Cohen.

Mona Schramko and Sara Wagner

Laura Levin and Hunter Weinberg

Danatta Levine and Debbie Perellis

Paula Shoyer

Christine Vaughan and Rachel Goldenberg

Georgia Goldman and Sharon Berger

Paula Shoyer and Carole Spielberg Uniquely Jewish Event Series presents a 2014 Federation Annual Campaign Thank You Evening: Jews in Comedy: Gary Gulman Thursday, May 15, 2014 7:30 p.m Location: Laughing Derby at Comedy Caravan Linda Schuster Joyce Bridge and Pat Gustoff 1250 Bardstown Rd, Louisville, KY 40204 As a thank you for your generous participation in this year's Annual Campaign, we present Jewish comedian Gary Gulman, a veteran of Last Comic Standing, Late Night with David Letterman and The Tonight Show with Jay Leno.

This is a free event for all 2014 Federation Campaign donors. Event cost at the door for those who have not made a donation to the campaign is $18 per person. One drink and one food item are included!

Please RSVP to Kristy Benefield at kbenefi[email protected] or 502-238-2739 by May 12. Online registration is also available at www.jewishlouisville.org/comedy. VAAD approved option available if ordered by May 12. Space is limited!!

Jewish Federation OF LOUISVILLE

photos of afternoon event by Shiela Steinman Wallace; photos of evening event by craig schneider 8 Community  April 25, 2014  25 nisan 5774 Katchor to Lecture on Halftone Printing in the Yiddish Press and Exhibit His Work ward-winning New York car- exhibit runs through May 10 and is open are recommended at https://ben-ka- sponsors are the Commonwealth Center toonist and graphic novelist 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Wednesday-Friday, 11 tchor-lecture.eventbrite.com. for the Humanities and Society, Hite Art Ben Katchor will be in Louis- a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m.-9 p.m. The museum is hosting the April 27 Institute, humanities doctoral program ville April 26-27 for University during the First Friday Trolley Hop May events in conjunction with its “Press: and Jewish studies committee. A Artist & Machine” exhibition. UofL of Louisville-sponsored Jewish Heritage 2. Series events downtown and an exhibi- On Sunday, April 27, from 1-2 p.m., tion of his work at the University of Lou- Katchor will present “Halftone Printing isville’s Cressman Center for Visual Arts. in the Yiddish Press and Other Objects An associate professor at Parsons The of Idol Worship.” During the program, New School for Design, Katchor has Katchor will lecture and read from his been a TED Talk speaker and a MacAr- comics while projecting his drawn nar- thur Foundation fellowship winner. He ratives touching on topics from mem- produces a monthly strip for Metropo- ories of his father, to art history and lis magazine, has published volumes of technology to the Bible. The program “picture-stories” including “Julius Knipl, will be at the Kentucky Museum of Art Real Estate Photographer: Stories” and and Craft, 715 W. Main St. Reservations “The Jew of New York” and has worked are recommended at https://ben-ka- Dov-Ber Kerler Shelley Salamensky The Lost Tribe on six music-theater shows. tchor-lecture.eventbrite.com. His visit includes several free events. From 3-5 p.m., there will be a graph- 2014 Naamani Lecture Event “Kentoki” Included On Saturday, April 26, from 3-4 p.m., ic narrative workshop with introducto- the opening reception for the “Ben Ka- ry exercises in storytelling through text Yiddish and English Poetry, Music and More tchor: The Made World” exhibit of un- and image (no drawing or fiction-writ- by Cynthia Canada is Aviv Naamani, the son of Dr. Israel T. collected and new works will be at the ing experience required; limited to peo- Special to Community Naamani, in whose memory the lecture Cressman Center, 100 E. Main St. The ple 18 and older) at KMAC. Reservations series was created. The audience was Those who arrived on Sunday, April captivated – swaying to the music, toes 13, at the Kentucky Museum of Art and tapping; the only thing missing was a Craft anticipating the annual academic dance floor. lecture were in for a surprise. This year’s Rose and Bachman took turns read- Naamani Lecture was a show. Who ing from Kentoki, she in Yiddish and he knew? in English, beginning with the touching Kentoki: Kentucky Through Jewish Eyes account of Josh’s leave-taking from his is a book-length epic poem written in the home, knowing he would never see his 1920s by I.J. Schwartz, a Jewish immi- parents again. Even for those in the au- grant from Lithuania. Schwartz took his dience who only caught a word or two lyrical inspiration from his literary idol, here and there, the Yiddish readings Walt Whitman, but he composed his added depth of feeling, a new cadence, work in Yiddish. Kentoki is the semi-au- and a bright thread of words that tied tobiographical account of a young Lith- the English sections together. uanian Jew, Joshua, who immigrates to We heard heartbreak in the desolation America, settles in Kentucky, makes a of his dreams as he spends the night in good living as a merchant, raises a fam- a stranger’s barn and both relief and re- ily, grows old, and ultimately, looks back solve to make this adventure work as he on how his life has changed and how it wakes to a Kentucky sunrise and the re- remained constant over the decades. alization of freedom. Later events – mar- Shelley Salamensky, professor of riage, the loss of a child, other changes Global Humanities at the University of in family relationships, and a warm, Louisville, received a copy of the poem surprising friendship in old age – were from Yiddish scholar Edward Portnoy recounted in equally powerful language. when he learned she was leaving UCLA The poem is descriptive of not only for Louisville. She says she fell in love nature and geography, but of emotion; with the poem, just as its author had Whitman’s influence is quite clear, and fallen in love with Kentucky’s landscape we were left wanting to know more. To and people; she describes it as “Fiddler that end, Dr. Salamensky said that a on the Roof meets Little House on the translation by Gertrude Dubrovsky is Prairie.” available used on Amazon, and the Jef- As she settled in at U of L and learned ferson County Free Public Library also about the Naamani Lecture, Salamen- has two copies; to find them, go online sky returned to the poem. Her doctorate to tinyurl.com/I5o9rgm. is in literature, and she has experience in The reading was followed by a brief directing theater; Kentoki, she believed, lecture by Dov-Ber Kerler, the Dr. Alice could become the centerpiece of a dis- Field Cohn Chair of Yiddish Studies at cussion of the Jewish immigrant experi- Indiana University. Dr. Kerler is the son ence in middle America. She approached of dissident Russian poet Josef Kerler, the Naamani committee with her idea and is also a poet who writes in Yiddish. to blend readings, music, and scholarly He discussed the influence of Walt commentary into a performance that Whitman on Schwartz’s writing and would interest more than the academic contrasted the traditional Yiddish po- community. etic structure to the freer form of Whit- Although she auditioned professional man’s style. He also drew comparisons actors for the readings, Salamensky’s ul- to Longfellow’s lyrical epic Hiawatha, timate choice was James Rose, a doctor- which has been translated into Yiddish; al student whom she asked to audition he read brief excerpts in Yiddish, em- because he looked the part of Josh, with phasizing the ease with which the poetic his flannel shirt and beard. His audition structure translates. reflected immediate understanding of The show closed with another set the poem and of Schwartz’s love of the from Lost Tribe. land, and the role was set. She asked Taken all together, the 2014 Naamani Merle Bachman, a Louisville poet and Lecture was more than either a lecture Yiddish literature expert, to read the or a performance – it was a celebration Yiddish sections of the performance. of klezmer and bluegrass, of “Fiddler The show was held on KMAC’s second on the Prairie,” of tradition and of Jew- floor, in a display hall that was nearly ish identity both reconstructed and re- full. Although the event was free, reser- claimed. In the end, Schwartz concluded vations were recommended, and seats that his Kentucky was, “If not the Prom- “sold out” well in advance. The crowd ised Land of the Covenant, a fresh new ranged from graduate students to older land of promise.” members of the Jewish community, sev- In a final word to the gathering, Sal- eral of whom appeared to engage more amensky noted that an outcome of the with the Yiddish portions of the read- collaboration among the Naamani team ings than with the English. and the KMAC was the formation of The performance opened with a set “Biscuits and Lox,” a group that has by Lost Tribe, a Louisville band that plans for continued programming re- bills itself as a combination of klezmer lated to Jewish culture in the heartland. and bluegrass – the perfect music for a The next event is a lecture and workshop show about an Eastern European Jew- by cartoonist Ben Katchor on Sunday, ish immigrant to Kentucky. Coinciden- April 27, beginning at 1 p.m. See story, tally, one of the members of Lost Tribe this page. April 25, 2014  25 nisan 5774  Community 9 Federation Uniquely Jewish Event Series Presents Jews and Comedy ews and comedy – the two often Gary Gulman always knew he want- time Presents Gary Gulman,” Comics He hosted New seem to go hand in hand. ed to be a comedian, and his humor is Unleashed with Byron Allen, Jimmy England Sports The next Jewish Federation of unique, clever and highly entertaining. Kimmel Live, HBO’s “Dane Cook’s Tour- Network’s Comedy J Louisville Uniquely Jewish Cam- He also always loved late-night televi- gasm,” Last Comic Standing (seasons All Stars and New paign event will be a thank-you event sion and dreamed of being a guest one two and three, runner up), and was a England Emmy for donors: Jews and Comedy featuring day. That dream came true and he has guest star on Last Comic Standing (sea- Awards and ap- Gary Gulman on Thursday, May 15, at appeared on The Tonight Show with Jay son four). peared on Nation- the Laughing Derby at Comedy Caravan. Leno, The Late Show with David Letter- Gulman also performed at three NA- al Lampoon’s Ris- Admission is free for those who have man and The Late Late Show with Craig SCAR year-end banquets, New York ing Stars DVD. made a pledge to the 2014 Federation Ferguson and Craig Kilborn, Last Call Comedy Festival (at Madison Square He has also per- Campaign, and $18 for those who have with Carson Daly. He has also appeared Garden), HBO’s Las Vegas Comedy Fes- formed at over 100 not made a donation to the Campaign. on Comedy Central’s Premium Blend, tival, Just for Laughs Montreal Inter- colleges includ- Gary Gulman Admission includes the program, one Comedy Central (one-hour special, national Comedy Festival and Just For ing Yale, Harvard, food item and one beverage. “Gary Gulman: Boyish Man”), “Show- Laughs Gala in Canada. Boston College, Tu- lane, Villanova, Boston University, NYU, UCLA, Ohio State, Texas Christian Uni- versity, Brandeis and MIT. Festival of Faiths to Explore Sacred Earth Sacred Self Gulman’s latest album, “No Can De- fend” from Comedy Central Records, in Celebration of Diversity May 13-18 at Actors Theatre debuted at No. 18 on iTunes. The Center for Interfaith Relations The Festival provides an opportunity from $15 to $25. Student tickets are half- Space is limited, so reserve your place presents the 19th annual Festival of to conduct this reflection in an interfaith price. Week passes are available for $150 by contacting Kristy Benefield, 238-2739. Faiths, May 13-18, 2014, focusing on the setting, which brings together interna- and can be purchased by calling Actors theme of Sacred Earth Sacred Self. The tional scholars and leaders in environ- Theatre box office, 584-1205 or 800-428- Festival celebrates the diversity of our mental and social justice, sustainability, 5849, or online at www.festivaloffaiths. faith traditions, promotes unity and and agriculture. Programs will include org. Fees will apply to online ticket sales. strengthens the role of faith in society daily guided public meditations, key- The Festival will present four major through common action. note addresses, discussions, films, and programs on Wednesday, May 14. In- The Festival will open with a free, photographic exhibits. digenous Reflection features Dr. Melissa public Interfaith Service at 5:30 p.m. A highlight of the Festival will be the Nelson, a cultural ecologist and indig- Tuesday, May 13, at the Cathedral of joint appearance by two of America’s enous scholar-activist, who will speak the Assumption, 433 S. Fifth St. All re- most notable literary figures - Wendell from 9-10 a.m. This is a free event; how- maining events will take place at Actors Berry, poet, farmer, essayist and activ- ever, tickets are required. Theatre of Louisville. The Temple’s vol- ist, and Gary Snyder, Pulitzer Prize-win- Soil and Sacrament will feature Fred unteer choir, Shir Chadash, will sing ning poet and environmentalist. The Bahnson, author of a book by the same Bar’chu during the opening service. title of this event, Distant Neighbors, is name, from 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Tick- Through its theme, Sacred Earth Sa- also the title of a new collection of Ber- ets are $15. cred Self, the Festival extends an invita- ry and Snyder’s correspondence, written Healing Self, Healing Society will tion to all to reflect upon the intercon- over the last half-century. Distant Neigh- feature Shaykh Hamza Yusuf, a leading nectedness of all species, interacting bors will not appear in bookstores until Islamic scholar and social activist, from with each other in reciprocal exchange. June, but advance copies will be on sale 2:30-4:30 p.m. Tickets are $15. As a result, the choices that we make at the Festival bookstore. Distant Neighbors, from 7-9 p.m., will in our everyday life tell the story of our All Festival Events at Actors Theatre feature Wendell Berry and Gary Snyder. relationship with the Earth and in turn (free or charged) require a ticket. Tick- Jack Shoemaker will serve as modera- with the Divine. et prices for individual programs range tor. Tickets will are $25.

paid political advertisement 10 Community  April 25, 2014  25 nisan 5774 KI Presents Noah Budin In Concert May 18 I need a little light shining in my soul I need a little music to make me whole I need a little faith to keep me strong I need to give the stories a voice and pass them along – Noah Budin, in his song, “Joshua’s Band” from the album, “Hallelujah Land”

by Cantor Sharon Hordes e Leader in Advanced Patient-Friendly Imaging Keneseth Israel Congregation

n Sunday, May 18, Noah Budin will be coming to Keneseth Is- rael to perform in concert, and O I’m very excited about it. I first heard Noah Budin perform at a Why is High Field & Women Cantors Network conference in his hometown of Cleveland, OH, about a Open MRI the rst dozen years ago. I had my first year as a full-time cantor in South Florida un- Noah Budin choice in imaging? der my belt and I was feeling pretty good around the world are preparing for the about things but still feeling very much Seder nights, during which we retell the like the rookie that I was, still working Exodus from Egypt as if we were the on what would be would be my personal ones who were freed from slavery. “style” as a cantor. Noah Budin is a master at sparking Exceptional Service I was proud of surviving the stresses his listeners’ imagination while warm- Days a Week of starting out and was looking for inspi- ing their souls. As the contemporary ration wherever I could find it. This was Jewish singer/songwriter Craig Taub- my mindset when I sat through Noah’s man has said about him, “There are a lot workshop. I don’t remember every detail of people who write great music…there about his presentation, only that he was are very few who touch your heart. Noah Aordable Open 7 Cutting Edge fully charged with an intense energy as Budin does both with class, sensitivity he shared his songs that taught many of and spirit.” the stories and values of our tradition. My experience seeing him perform so There is a dierence! Through the varied musical languages many years ago left such an impression of gospel, country, doo wop, rock and on me that I have invited him to come folk, Noah was able to deliver his mes- perform for us here at Keneseth Israel sage straight into the hearts and souls of for our annual fundraising concert and 3T MRI 1.5T MRI New 64 Slice CT Ultrasound his audience. event we’re calling “KI’s Kampout” on What I found so remarkable about Sunday, May 18. rd 5227 Dixie Highway 7807 Shelbyville Road each of his songs that he performed This Sunday is Lag B’omer (33 day 502 429 6500 for us was that they placed the listen- of the Omer) when we are permitted to AT&T EXIT 8A Logan’s EXIT 20A Store 3T er squarely in the middle of an episode take a break from the restrictions im- Watterson Expy Expy Watterson Watterson Expy Expy Watterson US 31W 5227 Dixie Highway Fax 502 429 0770 US 60 7807 Shelbyville Road from the Torah. The songs brought the posed during these weeks between Pass- Kroger Oxmoor Center I-264 I-264 ancient tradition alive, highlighting Jew- over and Shavuot. Since it is a day tra- HighFieldandOpenMRI.com ish values like love of God and Torah and ditionally spent doing outdoor activities, the need for us as Jews to engage in so- the concert will be preceded by a little cial action in order to help those in need. carnival on our front lawn beginning For instance, his song, “Early in the at 2:30 p.m., complete with games, hair Morning,” begins by recounting Moses’ braiding and kosher s’mores bar! faith and vision as he led the Israelite We are inviting all campers and coun- through the wilderness and into the selors – past and present – from Camp Promised Land and it ends by remind- Livingston and Beber to compete in an ing us of the sacrifices Martin Luther epic tug of war! We encourage all who King, Jr. made in leading his people to a are coming to wear their camp T-shirts. different type of freedom. Noah and his band will begin their Another song that personalizes the performance in the KI sanctuary at 3:45 Torah for all of us is his song “Standing p.m. Cantor David Lipp and I will be at the Bottom of Ararat.” The song starts joining the band on a few songs. off sounding like another retelling of the Tickets are $15 for adults (12 years Noah story but ends with the words, and older) and $5 for children (3-11 years Now, people, this story goes beyond the book old). Admission is free for children 2 It’s more than the crew that old Noah took years and younger. Parve boxed lunches His sons and their wives and the animals, will be available for purchase at $6 each. too Come to the concert and I am certain That Rainbow sign is for me and you. that Noah’s music will help you find that We’re all on that ark….. “little light shining in your soul!” As a Jewish educator, I understand For more information about the con- that a lesson will have much more impact cert itself or about sponsorships, please on my students if they are able to imag- call the office at 459-2780. Learn more ine themselves having lived through that about Noah Budin by visiting his web- experience. As I write this article, Jews site, www.noahbudin.com. April 25, 2014  25 nisan 5774  Community 11 JFCS MOSAIC Awards to Honor Babar, van Wijk Bos, Miranda, Simpson and Twagilimana by Beverly Bromley of the Center for Women and Families, sorships are $1,500. The event starts at Director of Development and Marketing and Dr. Joseph Twagilimana, an accom- 5 p.m. with a reception and Business Jewish Family & Career Services plished mathematician with Wellpoint, Showcase featuring micro-entrepre- Inc., and leader in the local African ref- neurs who have received business train- ayor Greg Fischer and his wife, ugee community, are also MOSAIC hon- ing and loans from the JFCS Navigate Dr. Alex Gerassimides, invited orees. Enterprise Center. The dinner and pro- the press on April 8 to Metro The media event drew 10 past MOSA- gram begin at 6:30. Contact Beverly M Hall to announce the honor- IC honorees, as well as Louis Waterman Bromley at [email protected] ees who will be recognized at the 2014 and Jeff Polson, who represented the or 502-452-6341, ext. 223, to make your MOSAIC Awards, the signature fund- Jewish Heritage Fund for Excellence, reservations. Mayor Fischer, Dr. Babar, Dr. Bos, Bruce Simpson, Alex raising event for Jewish Family & Career the event’s title sponsor. WLKY is the The event co-chairs, Drs. Diane Tobin Gerassimides Services. media sponsor, and Papercone Corpo- and Laura Klein, represented the com- Kahloon, Jay Klempner, Melissa Mer- They commented that it is rare for the ration, PharMerica and Kindred Health- mittee at the media event. The commit- shon, Stephanie Mutchnick, Djenita Pa- Mayor to take on a significant role in a care are also major sponsors. tee includes: Sheilah Abramson-Miles, sic, Vidya Ravichandran, Marsha Roth, nonprofit’s fundraising efforts, but they The MOSAIC Awards will be held Jeani Bryant, Lynn Cooper, Jane Emke, Beth Salamon, Lori Scott, Leon Wahba believe that the MOSAIC Awards, which May 22 at the Marriott Downtown. In- Debbie Friedman, Jan Glaubinger, Janet and Stephi Wolff. will be held Thursday, May 22, at the dividual tickets are $125 and table spon- Hodes, Michael Iacavozzi-Pau, Khalid Downtown Marriott at 5 p.m., is unique and the only civic event that highlights the accomplishments of international 2014 Republic Bank Players Challenge Includes Golf, Tennis, Americans who are making Louisville a richer and more vibrant community. Bridge, Canasta and Maj Jongg – Reserve Your Place Now Three of the five honorees were intro- by Niki King of subsidized counseling at JFCS for Butch Harmon, Hank Haney and David duced that day. Public Relations Specialist families who are seeking services to en- Leadbetter and a proponent of well-es- Dr. Muhammad Babar, a Pakistani sure that they can strengthen their lives, tablished swing fundamentals and “The physician, has invested his volunteer Get ready to get your game on. remain self-sufficient, independent and Seven Common Denominators” of the time to represent the Muslim perspec- The 11th annual Republic Bank Play- provide structure and security for their great ball strikers. tive with many of the city’s interfaith ers Challenge benefiting Jewish Family children. More than 2,400 individuals The tennis challenge, 9:30 a.m. to communities, including the Jewish & Career Services and the Jewish Com- and families benefitted last year. 12:30 p.m., includes a mixed-doubles, Community Relations Council. munity Center is slated for Monday, June Registration for the 18-hole scramble round-robin tournament. Players can Dr. Johanna van Wijk Bos, originally 23, at Standard Country Club. Golf Challenge is $275 per player and register as individuals or doubles teams. from the Netherlands, commented that This year, the game Maj Jongg has includes lunch and dinner. Registration Registration is $60 per person and in- she followed her heart with her husband been added along with the opportunity opens at 10:30 a.m. with the shotgun cludes lunch. to Louisville in the 1970’s, and her asso- to improve your golf game at a profes- start kicking things off at 12:30 p.m. The Register for golf and tennis online by ciation with the Presbyterian Seminary sional golf clinic with Nick Barth, a Pro- golf clinic with Barth is at 11 a.m. Barth, June 10 at www.jfcslouisville.org/repub- has led her to be a teacher, a theologian fessional Golf Association Tour Coach. who attended Louis University and Indi- lic-bank-players-challenge or contact and eventually a champion for women’s And you can still find your other favor- ana University, was a medalist in the In- Kathryn Bentley at JFCS at 452-6341. rights and social justice. ite games – tennis, canasta and bridge – diana Mid-Amateur Championship and To register your Maj Jongg table or Bruce Simpson, a Scot and the retir- at the event, as in years past. rated as a top-20 amateur in the United bridge and canasta team contact Beverly ing artistic and executive director of the Money from the Challenge is used to States in 1994. He’s won multiple club Bromley at JFCS at 452-6341. It’s $25 per Louisville Ballet, commented that while fund scholarships for families in need championships at three different cours- person to play and an additional $20 to he is receiving accolades from many di- for membership and summer camp at es and has 23 amateur wins. stay for dinner. Games are from 1-5 p.m. rections as he leaves his post with the the JCC. More than $75,000 was granted Barth began teaching golf in 2002 and The evening festivities will feature Ballet, he is truly honored to be receiv- last year for scholarships to more than in 2003 he founded the 3N Golf Learn- awards, prizes, contests and silent auc- ing this recognition at the end of his ca- 175 people. It also helps fund 700 hours ing Center at Shadowood Golf Course in tion with Heaven Hill bourbon tasting. reer here. Seymour, IN. 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Pictured right: JCC Garden After Call today! 812-207-7048 “My yard looks fantastic!” - Karen Abrams 12 Community  April 25, 2014  25 nisan 5774 Awards to Be Presented at JCL Annual Meeting June 1 ave the date! Gould, Ben Koby, Deborah Levin and the JCL will honor three outstanding Elections for JCL officers and Board The Jewish Community of Lou- Maggie Rosen will receive Stuart Press- people with the Lewis W. Cole Memori- Members for the coming year will be isville invites you to its 2014 An- ma Leadership Development Awards. al Young Leadership Award, the Joseph held. See page 12 for the full slate. S nual Meeting on Sunday, June Watch the next issue of Community for J. Kaplan Young Leadership Award and A light brunch will be served. 1, at 10 a.m. at the Jewish Community information about these award winners the Julie E. Linker Community Rela- This meeting is open to the communi- Center. Join the JCL in honoring people and announcements of the winners of tions Young Leadership Award. ty and free of charge. To ensure there is who have made a difference in the com- the other awards that will be presented The Annual Meeting will also be your enough food for everyone, please reserve munity and the organization and have at the meeting, including the Blanche B. opportunity to hear from key leaders your place online at www.jewishlouis- provided exemplary leadership as the Ottenheimer Award that recognizes an about the JCL’s accomplishments over ville.org/2014-annual-meeting-registra- JCL looks to the future. individual who has made a significant the past year and its plans going for- tion/ or by contacting Paula DeWeese, The Elsie P. Judah Award for out- difference in the Louisville Jewish Com- ward, including its recently adopted [email protected] or 238- standing service to the Senior Adult De- munity; the Ron and Marie Abrams Vol- strategic plan. 2764. partment will go to Margaret Mazanec unteer of the Year Award for an individ- for her work in photographing events ual whose life is defined by volunteering and organizing the photos into albums. to help others; and the Arthur S. Kling NCJW Starts New Court Watch Program The leaders of tomorrow are the Award for a staff member or volunteer BBYO leaders of today. At the JCL An- who has given outstanding service to the Friedson to Be Honored with Henrietta Herzfeld Award nual Meeting, Audrey Nussbaum will re- Jewish Community Center. by Joyce Bridge, Diane Graeter tial beneficiaries are children. What ceive the Ellen Faye Garmon Award; Ja- In addition, our community is blessed and Janie Hyman more worthy calling could come our cob Finke will receive the Stacey Marks with a cadre of young adults who have NCJW Court Watch Project Co-chairs way? Nisenbaum Award; Natania Lipp will assumed leadership responsibilities and NCJW is asking volunteers for a com- receive the Joseph Fink Community Ser- are setting a positive path for our agency If you have ever wanted to make a dif- mitment of just one morning per week vice Scholarship; and Rachel Bass, Eli going forward. At its Annual Meeting, ference in the lives of children, you will for three months. Training will take never have a better opportunity. Chil- place August 26 and August 27 and the dren’s lives are at stake. In 2013, there Court Watch itself will begin Septem- were over 8,500 reports of child abuse ber 2. NCJW volunteers will be in court in Jefferson County alone. In 2012, there three mornings a week from 9-noon for were 15,699 cases of child abuse and three months. neglect in Kentucky. Tragically, this NCJW is also seeking to hire a paid number included 55 fatalities and near volunteer coordinator for this job. This fatalities. is a temporary position that will run As a result of the tremendous success from April 2014 through January 2015. of National Council of Jewish Women’s The purpose of the position is to pro- prior Court Watch project, which dealt vide training, oversight, and support for with domestic violence, NCJW, Louis- NCJW volunteers as they monitor child ville Section has been called on by the abuse and neglect cases pending in Jef- local courts to play an important role in ferson County Family Court. REPORT OF THE GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE OF THE the re-examination of the court system’s If you are interested in either volun- JEWISH COMMUNITY OF LOUISVILLE, INC. handling of child abuse and neglect cas- teering or applying for the Volunteer Co- es. ordinator position, please call the NCJW Family Courts in Jefferson County office at 458-5566. are closed courts; however, NCJW Court Watch Project would be allowed to mon- Sandi Friedson JCL Board Slate Announced itor cases for the specific purpose of In conjunction with this endeavor, providing feedback. At the request of the NCJW is fortunate to have Chief Family David Kaplan, Chair of the Governance Committee of the Jewish Chief Judge of Jefferson County Family Court Judge Patricia Walker FitzGerald Community of Louisville, Inc., announces the following slates for election Court, NCJW will train volunteers to as the speaker at its closing meeting on at the Annual Meeting of the Jewish Community of Louisville, to be held go into the courtrooms to monitor and Wednesday, May 28, at Majid’s at 11:30 record statements, behaviors and atti- a.m. The Section will also be present- tudes in cases involving child abuse and ing Sandi Friedson with the prestigious neglect. The data will then be compiled Henrietta Herzfeld Award for her many Sunday, June 1, 2014 • 10 a.m. and NCJW will prepare a report for the years of service to our section. judges advising them of the findings. NCJW invites the community to at- at the Jewish Community Center, We have a chance to help the court tend. 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Zimmerman Family Summer Fun Fund to Help NOMINATED TO SERVE AS OFFICERS OF THE BOARD Children in Need Get Ready for Summer Camp FOR FISCAL YEAR 2015: by Dorrie Zimmerman Eddie was all about the children; we actually met while he was a camp coun- Karen Abrams, Chair The Zimmerman family has estab- selor at the JCC and I was a secretary at Jay Klempner, Vice Chair lished the Zimmerman Family Summer the then Bureau of Jewish Education. Leon Wahba, Vice Chair Fun Fund in memory of Eddie Zimmer- For years, he coached soccer for many of man, a beloved and respected member of our community’s children and was the Laurence Nibur, Treasurer our community who died in 2005. This best dad and uncle to our family’s chil- Jeff Tuvlin, Secretary fund will help to provide a few fun camp dren. essentials – clothing, swim suits, towels, With the guidance of Janet Meyer, etc. – for our community’s children as Judy Tiell and Rabbi Stanley Miles, we NOMINATED TO SERVE 3-YEAR TERMS COMMENCING they prepare for their summer activities. identified an area of need that was not WITH FISCAL YEAR 2015: being met by a current fund. This fund will be housed at Temple Shalom but Bruce Blue will service any community child in Lance Gilbert need as identified by Jewish Family & Seth Gladstein Career Services or our local clergy. Rabbi Miles feels as though the circle Douglas Gordon of need has been completed as Temple Jake Wishnia Shalom supports children through its JFCS Food Pantry drive, Hanukah Help- Additional nominations may be submitted by petition to the JCL secretary ers and now this special summer camp with a minimum of 36 signatures by JCL members in good standing at least fund. Contributions can be made through 10 days prior to the annual meeting. the Temple Shalom Office at 458-4739. Eddie would be so pleased that his THE GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE ALSO WISHES TO THANK THE family’s name will live on to help the FOLLOWING OUTGOING DIRECTORS FOR THEIR BOARD SERVICE: kids! It is my personal hope that his sons Cory and Joel will take over this fund when I’m old and keep it viable for our Shannon Benovitz community’s future children. Myrle Davis Harry Geller Please support our advertisers! Nathan Goldman They make it possible for us to Michael Shaikun bring Community to you.

April 25, 2014  25 nisan 5774  Community 13 Remembering Donald Guss: A Liberator’s WWII Story by Shiela Steinman Wallace fled. No civilians bothered to let them Editor out or even offer some food. We had only the wrong things to give them – choco- ften, around the time of Yom late D bars, highly concentrated bars of HaShoah, Holocaust Com- chocolate which were too rich for starv- memoration Day, Community ing men. We had K rations and C’s, all O has printed the stories of survi- too heavy a fare for these poor souls. We vors and their families. gave them anyway. In addition to the survivors stories, “Once in a while, even today, I hear of we must also take time to remember the some Nazi sympathizers who claimed liberators – the soldiers who liberated concentration camps and death camps the concentration camps. I spoke with are not true – ‘world Jewry has made it one of those liberators, Donald Guss, up.’ Don’t believe a word of it … I saw last summer, and as he told me his sto- it firsthand,” Guss wrote. “After we left, ry, I promised him I would share it with medical people with proper rations Community’s readers for Yom HaShoah moved in. We could only watch a few this spring. more of them die.” Unfortunately, by the time I sat down When Guss’ unit arrived in town, he to talk with him, Donald Guss was suf- was one of the first ones to reach the fering from Alzheimer’s Disease and on camp door. The soldiers heard noises, March 20, he passed away. His widow, so they broke the door down and, “these The Jewish Community of Louisville gratefully Madilyn Guss, agreed to let Community people came marching out that were like acknowledges donations to the following publish his story as planned in tribute to skeletons. Everybody was astounded by him. the condition of the people.” While his memory of the time was Guss couldn’t remember the name JCC SECOND CENTURY FUNDS not as clear as it once had been, Guss of the camp, but described it as a hold- was able to supplement his stories with ing facility for people en route to other excerpts from an autobiography he had camps. Inside the camp, he passed an AND OTHER ENDOWMENTS put together several years before and open grave filled with skeletal bodies. with some prompting from his wife. He also broke into a large barracks. IDA AND BERNHARD BEHR HOLOCAUST The Jewish Community of Louisville also In March 1945, toward the end of Many of the people there couldn’t walk. MEMORIAL EDUCATION FUND Gratefully acknowledges donations to the World War II, Guss and his Army unit There wasn’t much they could do to help. Memory of DONALD GUSS following were serving in Germany. In his memoir, “A couple of men came out,” he said. I Joy & Claus Behr he wrote, “Some days, we walked east- gave them chocolate and it made them SANDRA K. BERMAN MEMORIAL SHALOM ward and some days, we leap-frogged in sick because they weren’t used to eating JUDITH BENSINGER SENIOR ADULT FUND LOUISVILLE FUND trucks over a town already held by our chocolate, so I stopped giving out the Memory of KARL “BUZZY” VICTOR, JR. Memory of RHODA ALTER guys and detrucked at another unop- chocolate bars,” Guss recalled. Carl Bensinger Memory of DR. VICTOR B. ROSENBAUM posed town – none that I remember the All they could do was wait for the Red Memory of ELSA SCHUSTER names. Cross and the medical personnel. “A name I well remember and will Guss, only 18 years old at the time, STANLEY & MARY LEE FISCHER YOUTH Memory of MARYSUE WEINBERG until I die is Gotha,” he continued. “It was posted at the door “to keep people ACTIVITIES FUND Jan & Alan Glaubinger wound up in east Germany after the from getting out or in” because he spoke Recovery of BENN B. DAVIS war. We were the first to open a concen- a little Yiddish. Arthur “Skip” & Debra Davis JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER tration camp there. We broke the lock on For his service during the war, not Mary Lee & Stanley Fischer Memory of HARRY KLETTER the gate, but no one rushed out. We saw just as part of the team that liberated the The Gildenberg & Mocio Families only human wrecks. camp, Guss received two Purple Hearts SADYE AND MAURICE GROSSMAN “The German guards had recently and a Bronze Star. COMMUNITY SERVICE CAMP FUND COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER Honor of the birthday of ELAINE BORNSTEIN Honor of the birth of the DAUGHTER OF IPP Hosted Interfaith Seder at Memory of VIOLET EHRLICH ELIZABETH HUGHETT-HURST & DAVID Memory of DONALD GUSS HURST, KATHERINE SOPHIE HURST Deprung Gomang Institute Memory of DR. VICTOR B. ROSENBAUM Cheryl & Larry Hughett Memory of MILTON RUSSMAN On April 14, the first evening of Pe- that was shared but also for the oppor- Memory of ELSA JEAN SCHUSTER JAY LEVINE YOUTH FUND sach, Interfaith Paths to Peace hosted tunity to deepen their understanding of Judie & Erwin Sherman Memory of DR. VICTOR B. ROSENBAUM a most unusual interfaith Seder dinner. the Jewish faith. Memory of ELSA SCHUSTER The event took place at the Drepung The dinner was so successful that In- Gomang Institute, Louisville’s Tibetan terfaith Paths to Peace now plans to host MURREL D. AND TOBIE MARKS KLEIN Bev & David Weinberg Buddhist community. The dinner, led by and interfaith Seder every year, moving JEWISH HOLIDAYS FUND Allan Weiss of the Jewish community in it among the houses of worship of a vari- Memory of MILTON RUSSMAN STACY MARKS NISSENBAUM FUND Louisville and members of his family, ety of different faiths. Frankye & Harold Gordon Memory of JACKIE PECHNER included a Buddhist monk, along with- Bennie Marks Zelkind Hindus, Muslims, Baha’is, Christians, When you support the LOUIS LEVY FILM & THEATER ARTS FUND The Zelkind Family Jews, Quakers and Mormons Federation Campaign, you give Recovery of WILMA LEVY Most of those attending had little summer camp scholarships to Honor of the birthday of ANNE SHAPIRA PJ LIBRARY knowledge of Passover or of the mean- Jewish children in need. Memory of KARL “BUZZY” VICTOR, JR. ing of a Seder dinner. Everyone who Donation from CAROLE AND PAUL LEVITCH Call 238-2739 today to make Esther & Arnold Levitz Donation from LEADS YOUNG ADULT participated (30 people in all) expressed your pledge. their appreciation not only for the food Recovery of WILMA LEVY LEADERSHIP PROGRAM Louis Levy Memory of KARL “BUZZY” VICTOR, JR. ANNE E. SHAPIRA LITERACY INITIATIVE Wilma & Louis Levy ENDOWMENT FUND (REACH OUT AND READ) THE WEISBERG FAMILY WELLNESS FUND Memory of ELSA SCHUSTER Memory of IRMA JEAN YOFFE Anne Shapira Barbara & Frank Weisberg Honor of the birthday of ANNE SHAPIRA Arthur Isaacs, Barbara & Sidney MARIAN WEISBERG YOUTH THEATRE Hymson, Lois & Jeff Gushin FUND Memory of DR. VICTOR B. ROSENBAUM Barbara & Frank Weisberg

3600 Dutchmans Lane • Louisville, KY 40205 • 502.459.0660 • jewishlouisville.org 14 Community  April 25, 2014  25 nisan 5774 Hiland Brings Many Ideas for JCC from Israel Trip by Shiela Steinman Wallace Editor o deepen the connection be- tween educational profession- als in North America and the T land of Israel, JCC of Louisville Early Childhood Assistant Director An- gie Hiland attended JCC Association’s Early Childhood Education Leadership Seminar in Israel from March 9-20. The program was designed to enhance one of the essential core elements of Sheva – JCCs of North America Early Learning Framework: “Israel as the Story of the Angie Hiland, back row, third from left, and her group in Israel. Jewish People,” and included 23 partici- pants from 20 JCCs in the United States. education and development, crisis man- sion of the classroom, allows children The trip was designed to be a leader- agement, children’s literature, spiritual to construct knowledge and invent with ship study seminar, giving participants development of children and more. every-day, castoff objects. a hands-on opportunity to study with Although participants were able to Hiland was very impressed with this scholars in Israel in early childhood enjoy the magnificent sights and sounds playground. “Anything you might have of the country, each day was designed to thrown out is repurposed and reused,” be the foundation for continuing work she said, “from a broken lawn mower to in connecting our North American JCC old wrought iron table. As Americans, early childhood centers to the state of we had to look past the rust and junk Israel in meaningful and long-lasting and to see the creativity these children ways. exhibit with those things. They’re devel- This was Hiland’s first trip to Israel, oping play zones that explore a greater and she said, “We visited all over – Tel world.” Aviv, the Golan Heights, Jerusalem – and “For older children,” she continued, we stayed at Kibbutz Nir David. We vis- “there is a whole area of junk, divided ited the old city in Jerusalem, went to into zones. One group had taken items Caesarea and visited the ancient ruins. and built a hospital and ambulance to “While we were in the Golan Heights,” transport patients. They had created a she added, “we learned about the water whole story over the course of a week or supply in Israel and how that was a big two. Then they have tear-down day to re- part of the conflict between Israel and turn items and the next week, they begin Jordan.” again. This was not just a sightseeing trip. “The children can request to keep spe- Hiland explained that wherever they cial items,” Hiland noted. went, the trip leaders “took all of the Another important aspect of the pro- things we learned and translated them gram, Hiland reported, is that “within into how they teach preschoolers about the yard, they don’t have conflict, be- the country as a whole.” cause they are teaching children to work At one of the ganim (kindergartens) as a community and each community they visited, Hiland explained, “they had has maximum number of people. No an archeological dig as part of the cur- one’s ideas are not accepted, although paid political advertisement riculum base. … they dug up a huge area they are often tweaked. Every idea is in- and stocked it with things for the chil- corporated within the space. dren to dig up, sift, rinse and discover, “This was one one of my favorite tying it to the digs all over Israel. things,” she said. “It’s an experience and “In Israel,” she added, “there is always tangible thing I can bring back. We can something underneath what you see. … bring materials and tools for our chil- Israel is layers of people and cultures dren – without the rust – and use them that have all come together.” in appropriate way for Americans. At that preschools, the children took Throughout the leadership seminar, the tiles they found “and put them in a participants visited matnas (commu- sorting areas,” Hiland observed. “Then nity centers) and preschool programs, they made mosaics on the walls. The getting ideas about the similarities and activities supported the children’s need differences between their own JCC pro- to explore and fostered each child as an grams and Israeli ones. Visits included individual.” the YMCA Peace preschool for Jewish, While participants were able to vis- Christian and Arab children, an Ortho- it the national park and excavations at dox Jewish early childhood program Caesarea on the coast between Tel Aviv and a Reform movement preschool. and Haifa, they also spent time at Kib- “It felt cohesive and good” to visit the „ 30 years experience in Family Courts butz Sde Eliyahu, where they learned YMCA Gan, Hiland said. “There was divorce, child custody, support and visitation, paternity, domestic violence, about the “junkyard playground.” This an Arabic-speaking teacher and a He- dependency, abuse and neglect and grandparent visitation outdoor play area was invented at this brew-speaking teacher in every class- and Civil Trial Courts kibbutz in the 1940’s and participants room. All the children celebrate all the studied with one of the primary re- holidays, including the Jewish holidays. „ Family and Divorce Mediator, 2013 Kentucky Bar Association Continuing searchers and developers of this play- The Muslim children dame in the fanci- Legal Education Award ground philosophy, which, as an exten- see hiland page 16 „ Appellate practice with reported decisions in both the Kentucky Supreme Court and Kentucky Court of Appeals Please join us for a no host „ Admitted to U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit, U.S. District Courts, Eastern and Western Districts of Kentucky, Kentucky and Louisville Bar Associations Lion of Judah „ Kentucky Lawyer Referral Service, former LBA Advisory Committee Member „ St. Agnes School Board Member and Chair Elect, Former Board Member, Luncheon Independent Industries, Inc. 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Paid for by the Committee to Elect Denise Malone Helline, Family Court Judge. Lynda Eveslage, Treasurer. RSVP to Kristy Benefield at [email protected] or 502-238-2739 by May 13. April 25, 2014  25 nisan 5774  Community 15 P2G: Israeli Teacher from Twinning Project Visits Louisville Schools by Shiela Steinman Wallace twinning project. “I’m lucky to be work- and Austin, Dallas and San Antonio TX. Partnership is supported by the Jew- Editor ing with her,” she said. These consortium cities partner with ish Federation of Louisville Campaign. In addition to exploring new ideas Israel’s Western Galilee area that in- For more information on Partnership tudents at Louisville Beit Sefer with Brichto, LBSY Director Rabbi Da- cludes the city of Akko, the Western Gal- 2Gether, contact JCC Senior Vice Presi- Yachad have been participating vid Feder accompanied her to Brandeis ilee Hospital and the rural communities dent COO Sara Wagner at 238-2779 or or in a twinning program with a Elementary where she met with teachers of the Matte Asher Regional Council [email protected]. S school in Israel this year, and on and the principal and is working to es- along the Mediterranean Sea. Wednesday, April tablish a program with them, too. 9, they were able Zvagelsky is originally from Belarus. to take that con- “I used to be a new immigrant in Israel,” nection to a new Zvagelsky said. “I came from the former level. That day, Soviet Union in 1990 with my husband Anna Zvagelsky, and son, who was 7. who teaches the “When I lived in Russia,” she recount- class with which ed, “I studied in the university and was local LBSY’s fifth the best student there.” The school had graders have been an exchange program for its best stu- corresponding, dents with Krakow, Poland, she recalled, was in Louisville but when the list of students who were and met with them Anna Zvagelsky accepted for the exchange came out, her in person. name wasn’t on the list because she was Zvagelsky lives in Nahariya and teach- Jewish. es at Shalom Aleichem School in Moshav Angry at being denied the opportu- Betzet. In Louisville, she met with all the nity, Zvagelsky turned to her father for LBSY students, including Katie Brich- help. He said he could not help her and to’s and David Goldman’s fifth graders. advised her to finish her degree. In her She used the opportunity to teach about birth land, she was not free to pursue Israel and strengthen the students con- her life and her dreams. nection with the Jewish state. Today, Israel is her home and Zva- Zvagelsky came to the U.S. for the gelsky is proud to represent it in the annual Partnership 2Gether Steering United States. Committee meetings that were held in Zvagelsky enjoyed her time in Louis- Omaha this year and will be in Louis- ville. “You’re a very welcoming people,” ville next year. She included a stop in she said, and her visit was “just great. Louisville to meet the young people with From the first moment I landed in Lou- whom her students had been working. isville, I felt warmth.” JCRC Director One of the objectives of the twinning Matt Goldberg met her at the airport; project, Zvagelsky explained is for the she stayed with Dafna Shurr and Eddie students to learn that all children are the Cohen, and Rabbi Feder escorted her same. The students at Shalom Aleichem around the city. school are Jews and Arabs, “and they “I have a lot to tell my coworkers, stu- all learn all the subjects,” she said. “We dents and principal,” she said. teach bible and holidays.” The twinning project is one of many She believes it is important that the Partnership 2Gether activities that con- children here know that children in Isra- nect people to people in the fields of el “like the same things and celebrate the medicine, arts, education, co-existence, same holidays,” Zvagelsky said. She sees leadership development, culture, busi- the exchange as a great way for children ness development, economics, tourism to learn about their differences, too, and and more. to learn to accept them. Louisville has been active in Part- For Israeli children, she sees the twin- nership since its establishment in 1997, ning as an opportunity to learn about and today is part of the Central Area being Jewish in the United States. Consortium of Communities that also Like Brichto, whose story was print- includes Akron, Canton, Dayton, Tole- ed in the last issue of Community and is do and Youngstown, OH; Indianapolis, available at www.jewishlouisville.org, Northwest Indiana and South Bend, IN; Zvagelsky is interested in expanding the Louisville; Des Moines, IA; Omaha, NE; Building Bridges: Brichto’s Adventure with Partnership

by Katey Brichto rector, to take on a twinning project be- Special to Community tween my fifth grade and the fifth grade from Moshav Betzet, so I foresaw the March 26, 2014 – When I took up Rab- trip as a fact finding mission more than bi Stanley Miles’ offer to join him on the anything else. Partnership 2Gether (P2G) trip in Feb- Editor’s note: Katey Brichto wrote ruary as a representative of Louisville’s about her experience in rich detail, shar- Beit Seder Yachad (LSBY), the Judaic/ ing her excitement and insights. There Hebrew school where we both teach, I was not room to print the story in Com- had no idea what I was in for. I’d already munity. Read it online at www.jewish been asked by Rabbi Feder, LSBY’s di- louisville.org. 16 Community  April 25, 2014  25 nisan 5774

JCL UPDATE stand our operating brands: the JCC and a vibrant, caring, inclusive community nity in Louisville for generations not yet Continued from page 1 the Federation; and as the lead Jewish rooted in Jewish values. born? If yes, please help however you agency, to provide strong leadership in What does that mean to you? Are you can – make a contribution to our an- through three (in some cases four) addressing local, Jewish needs. Our stra- now, or have you ever been, a partici- nual campaign. Volunteer your time on years with no salary increases, we tegic plan is being translated from com- pant in our programs? A recipient of our one of our committees. Talk us up. Grab have rewarded our employees for their plex worksheets to easily digestible for- services? A supporter of your agency? a friend or family member and come steadfast contributions every year mats, and our plan for communicating We hope you are seeing and feeling the to our events. Be a part of your Jewish since I arrived in 2010, and even with our progress is being developed. changes we’ve brought about, and are community. those merit increases, we have been Why? Why are we doing all this work? supportive of them. We’re here for you, be here for us. able to deliver program gains and in- To fulfill our mission – Build and sustain Do you want a strong Jewish commu- creased Jewish content while keeping our personnel cost as a percentage of rounding community. Community of Louisville; Rabbi Robert our budget flat? JHFE The task force will survey as many Slosberg, Adath Jeshurun; Mark Switow, • We have accomplished all this with Continued from page 1 community leaders as possible. Water- Jewish Heritage Fund for Excellence; over $700,000 less in cumulative allo- man sees an 18- to-24-month effort to Judy Freundlich Tiell, Jewish Family & search community cations from the Annual Campaign? try and drill down into community sen- Career Services; Steve Trager, Republic “A few months ago, our board was • The cumulative improvement to the timent as to what to do with this prime Bank and community leader; Jennifer presented with an opportunity to take JCL operations, excluding the vari- piece of property. The idea is to engage Tuvlin, Jewish Heritage Fund for Excel- a leap of faith and make an investment ability of campaign and other phil- key constituents across the Jewish com- lence; Louis I. Waterman, Jewish Heri- in the future of this Jewish community,” anthropic activities, amounts to over munity to participate in a collaborative tage Fund for Excellence; and William said Louis Waterman, chairman of the $1,500,000? planning process. Yarmuth, Almost Family and communi- Board of Jewish Heritage Fund for Ex- The staff of your JCL are incredibly In its initial steps, the task force will ty leader. cellence. “This is an incredibly exciting proud of our accomplishments. Our pro- hire a facilitator; meet with key constit- About The Jewish Heritage Fund for opportunity to develop long-term plans grams are flourishing, our staff is top- uents individually to outline a planning Excellence within the Jewish community. Very notch, and yes, our building needs work, process and solicit input/feedback; and The Jewish Heritage Fund for Excel- rarely do you get a chance to do some- though we are attending to that as best identify communities where similar ini- lence (JHFE) is a Louisville based 501(c) thing transformational, and this is it.” we can given our resource constraints tiatives have been successful, such as 3 organization with a mission to invest While golf club operations will con- and until we finalize our plan for our Cincinnati, and consider visiting. in the local healthcare market, foster in- tinue as normal under the terms of a re- new home. The members of the Community Ad- novative medical research and support newable five-year lease-back provision, We’ve been doing a great deal of work visory Task Force are Dr. Roy Hyman, the Louisville Jewish community. JHFE a Phase I planning process is already internally to fix broken processes, build Anshei Sfard; Shelley Meyers, National also provides governance oversight for a underway to focus on the land and fa- new capability and respond to the needs Council of Jewish Women; Rabbi Stan- variety of health-related organizations, cilities not currently occupied by the ex- of our members, clients and guests. We ley Miles, Temple Shalom; Mark Oppen- including KentuckyOne Health, Pass- isting golf course. “The goal is to figure have striven to increase transparency, heimer, The Temple; Michael Russman, port Health and the Cardiovascular In- out whether the property represents an even to the point of making our own Keneseth Israel; Stu Silberman, Jewish novation Institute. presentation to the Planning and Allo- opportunity to create an asset for the cations Committee, half of whose mem- larger Jewish community here,” said went everywhere they did. “He ate his bers are not directors of our agency, Waterman. hiland way through Israel and was number 26 and clearly publishing all allocations in To get a community consensus on the Continued from page 14 on the bus,” she said. highest and best use for the property, a timely manner. Our 2013 Annual Re- est costumes” because there is nothing “There is another thing that struck me port, available on our website, clearly The Jewish Heritage Fund for Excellence about Israel that Americans don’t real- has convened a special task force includ- like Purim in their tradition. shows how the JCL applies the alloca- Participants focused on the spiritual ize,” she added. “People think Israel is tions we retain to provide programs and ing rabbis, top officials at Jewish-orient- dangerous. What I experienced was far ed agencies and community leaders. The life of the child, visited an interactive Bi- services to you. Charity Navigator has ble museum, and visited Beit Issie Sha- from that. Their fears come from war awarded us their highest, 4-Star rating, mission of the task force is to facilitate situations, which seem to be more limit- a Jewish community-wide planning pro- piro, a center for children with special four years in a row, including measure- needs, to see Israel’s first accessible and ed than ever before. ments added last year on transparency. cess that will help determine optimal “We saw a parent reading while push- future uses for the location and the sur- inclusive playground. The 11-day trip in- We are also now turning to you, our cluded the festive holiday of Purim, as ing a stroller and toddlers just followed community to help you better under- well as Shabbat, allowing the group to behind,” she said. “Children go to and experience the day of rest in the Jewish from school on buses and go home alone AUTO HOME LIFE BUSINESS A MEMBER SERVICE KYFB.COM homeland. And, of course, no trip would at very young age. This is much safer be complete without some sightseeing than in America. Even in the preschools, through the Old City of Jerusalem. children come and go to the restroom Hiland also enjoyed celebrating Purim and the play space. It is not regulated in Jerusalem. “Purim was everywhere,” same way we are and children are very All of your policies under one roof. she said, “in all public spaces. It just took independent from very early age. This over – we don’t have that here. It was a was consistent in all ganim we visited.” cross between Mardi Gras and Hallow- The leadership seminar was organized een and everyone participates. Everyone by JCC Association as a way to foster was dressed up, from the youngest chil- greater understanding and connection dren to oldest adults. We went to the Me- for the early childhood directors and gillah reading in a Reform synagogue. It education programmers to Israel. This was an experience I’ve never had before.” will allow them to better integrate Israel To help the teachers bring what they into their early childhood programs, as learned back to their classrooms, Hi- well as deepen their own connection to land explained, they brought Sammy the country. the Spider along on the trip. “‘Sammy Editor’s note: The local portion of this the Spider Goes to Israel’ is a PJ Library story was written by Shiela Steinman book,” she said, and the teachers took Wallace. The framework was a press re- pictures with him as they traveled. He lease provided by JCCA. AVAILABLE EXCLUSIVELY ONLINE The Jewish community here in Louisville has been so active in the last month that Not just Big on Commitment, but Big on Discounts. Did you know you it is impossible to include everything in the print edition of Community. The stories could save 20%* on your home, farm and mobile home insurance by previeweds below can be found in full in the Community section of the website, insuring your auto with us? Call, email, or come by for a free auto quote. www.jewishlouisville.org. * Discounts are subject to eligibility, calculated sequentially on the base premium and may not apply to all coverages. P2G: Israeli Photographer/Artist/Teacher Conducts Workshops Here Yochanan Kishon is a master photographer and artist who lives in Nahariya and teaches at Sulam Tzor Regional High School. On April 7, he stopped in Louisville to John Blackford present a pair of workshops. He also spoke with Community. Agency Manager Kishon has been a Partnership volunteer for 10 years and particularly enjoys 8221 Shelbyville Rd doing twinning projects. His students on both sides of the ocean address a single Louisville, KY 40222 theme. They correspond, talk and share pictures, leading up to an exhibition. P: 502-327-5480 P2G: Israelis, Americans Discuss Our Holocaust with Author F: 502-327-5481 On April 6, a small group gathered at Jewish Family & Career Services to par- [email protected] ticipate in a Partnership 2Gether discussion of the book Our Holocaust by Amir Gutfreund. They joined participants from Toledo, OH; Des Moines, IA; and Israel via Webex. Gutfreund, who lives in the Western Galilee, spent a good portion of the time talking about his book, which he described as an amalgamation of real experiences KENTUCKY FARM BUREAU INSURANCE from his past and imagination. Film Festival Presents Encore: Orchestra of Exiles

® A crowd of over 300 people turned out at The Temple for the Louisville Jewish BIG ON COMMITMENT. Film Festival’s encore event on Sunday, March 30. As a prelude to the live local per- formance by the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra on April 1, this event focused on the founding of that group as well as the local group, the Kling Orchestra. April 25, 2014  25 nisan 5774  Community 17 teen topics

Above, Jay Levine BBG and below, Drew Corson AZA enjoyed the progressive dinner.

BBYOers listened to Israeli photographer Yochanan Kishon. BBYO Photography Event that the chapter represent top quality On April 7, 13 members of Louisville in all areas of chapter operations – a BBYO met with Yochanan Kishon, an growing membership, diverse and rich Israeli high school photography teacher programming, healthy chapter organi- as part of the Partnership 2Gether pro- zation, and consistent contributions as gram. Partnership 2Gether is a Jewish well as participation in the initiatives Agency for Israel Program that is meant and programs led by the International to form deeper ties between Israelis and Order. Americans in which Louisville has been The Henry Monsky Chapter Excel- participating since 1997. lence Award is the most prestigious hon- Kishon told the teens about what life or an AZA chapter can earn. It requires is like for high schoolers in Israel and that the chapter represent top quality encouraged them to start a photogra- in all areas of chapter operations – a phy project in partnership with his high growing membership, diverse and rich school students. programming, healthy chapter organi- zation, and consistent contributions to, BBYO Progressive Dinner as well as participation in the initiatives On Friday, April 11, Louisville BBYO and programs led by the International tributed to the strengthening of our Or- a significant and lasting part in grow- joined together for a Progressive Dinner. Order. der’s future. Open to all Alephs in good ing the B’nai B’rith Girls. As a result of Appetizers were hosted by Sarah Hy- In addition, Daniel Segal received the standing, these young men leave a lega- their efforts, they have contributed to man; the main course was hosted by Au- Bronze Shield of David Award, the Silver cy in their Chapters, Councils, Regions the strengthening of our Order’s future. drey Nussbaum; and dessert was hosted Shield of David Award and the Tree of and Countries – embracing a new gen- These young women leave a legacy in by Bradley Schwartz. Life Recruitment Award; Eli Gould re- eration to love, cherish and preserve the their Chapters, Councils, Regions and After dinner, the girls searched for ceived the Bronze Shield of David Award traditions of the Aleph Zadik Aleph and Countries – embracing a new generation Fruit Loops at Audrey’s house and the and the Silver Shield of David Award; BBYO. to love, cherish and preserve the tradi- boys watched a movie at Bradley’s house. and Becca Lustig received the Eternal The Eternal Light Recruitment Award tions of the B’nai B’rith Girls and BBYO. Fun was had by all. Light Recruitment Award. recognizes those BBGs who have played The Shield of David Award, recogniz- Louisville BBYO Receives es Alephs who throughout their tenure International Teen Awards in Aleph Zadik Aleph have displayed Jay Levine BBG and Drew Corson outstanding leadership contributions, a AZA were recently notified that they re- consistent commitment to the fraternity ceived Chapter Excellence Awards. Jay that is AZA, and a consistently partici- Levine BBG received the Miriam Albert pated across all tiers of the Order – Chap- Chapter Excellence Award and Drew ter, Council, Regionally and Globally. Corson AZA received the Henry Monsky The Tree of Life Recruitment Award Chapter Excellence Award. is an honor given to those Alephs who The Miriam Albert Chapter Excel- have played a significant and lasting lence Award is the most prestigious hon- part in growing the Aleph Zadik Aleph. or a BBG chapter can earn. It requires As a result of their efforts, they have con- Chavurat Shalom

Chavurat Shalom meets at The Temple, program at 1 p.m. Kosher meals and trans- 5101 U.S. Highway 42. It is a communi- portation available for $5 upon request in ty-wide program. All synagogue members advance. Call Cindy at 423-1818 for lunch and Jewish residents welcome. reservations or information. Funding for Chavurat Shalom is provid- May1 ed by the Jewish Community of Louisville, No meeting. Happy Derby! National Council of Jewish Women, a Jew- ish Heritage Fund for Excellence grant, The May 8 Temple’s Men of Reform Judaism and Wom- The Silver Notes will perform many en of Reform Judaism and many other gen- favorite songs. erous donors. May 15 Ken Schultz, a former weather per- sonality, will speak about “Maximiz- Shalom Tower Waiting ing Doctor Visits.” List Now Has 9-12 May 22 Allan Steinberg will present “Magic Month Wait for Vacancy Tricks” and Cindy Hytken will talk For further information, please call about “Exploring Kentucky.” Diane Reece or Sue Claypoole at 454-7795.

May 29 Rabbi Joe Rooks Rapport will present “Jews and the Civil War.” 3650 Dutchmans Ln., Louisville, KY 40205 A healthy and nutritious lunch is avail- (502) 454-7795 able at noon for a cost of $5, followed by the 18 Community  April 25, 2014  25 nisan 5774 JFCS calendar Workshop Helps Young Adults Launch Their Careers JFCS has designed a new workshop to reer paths with strong footing.” Sign up for the JFCS monthly e-newsletters! Send your email address to help recent and upcoming college grad- One key benefit of the workshop is the [email protected] and stay in the know with upcoming JFCS events and news. uates to transition from scholastic life to pairing of each graduate with a mentor the working world. in his or her chosen field. “We have been The workshop, entitled “Launching fortunate to find so many young profes- Career & Education Your Career,” will be held twice in 2014. sionals in Louisville who are willing to Services One session will be a one-day boot camp spend some time advising the workshop on Thursday, May 15, and the other ses- participants.” Launching Your Career sion will be a more traditional five-week The workshop is free of charge and Boot Camp evening course beginning on Monday, open to all recent college graduates as Thursday, May 15 Launching June 9. well as college juniors and seniors who 3 - 8 p.m. YOUR JFCS Education and Career Counsel- are ready to plan for the future. Dinner Career or Ellen Shapira is spearheading the ef- will be included with all workshop ses- This FREE one-day seminar is for fort to create a fresh, new program that sions. recent college graduates or college will help young adults to plan for their All workshops will be held at JFCS. juniors and seniors who are looking future professions and learn important The program is funded by a generous toward the future. Dinner is included. job search skills. grant from the Jewish Heritage Fund Contact Janet Poole, ext. 222 to register. “We see that many students are grad- for Excellence. Contact Janet Poole, ext. uating from college without a sense of 223, to register. Employment Search Jumpstart direction,” said Shapira. “We want to Mondays help those students start their new ca- April 28 - May 19 5:45 - 7:45 p.m. Special Events Louis & Lee Roth Family Center For unemployed and under-employed job seekers. Four-week cycle with a one- Give Local Louisville JFCS Annual Meeting 2821 Klempner Way time materials fee of $10. Contact Janet Tuesday, May 6 Tuesday, May 27 Louisville, KY 40205 Poole, ext. 222. All day 7:30 p.m. (502) 452-6341; (502) 452-6718 fax www.jfcslouisville.org ACT Preparation Workshop Join JFCS from the comfort of your You are invited to attend Mondays and Tuesdays own home for this special day of online the 106th Annual Meeting JFCS Food Pantry May 12 - June 10 giving. All gifts received through at JFCS for the election of new board 7 - 9 p.m. the special website on May 6 will be members and the recognition of award Suggestions for April eligible for matching funds from local winners and volunteers. Dessert and $170 fee includes two textbooks. and national sponsors. To participate, coffee will be served. The meeting is One-pound bags of rice, canned fruit, Contact Janet Poole, ext. 222. follow the link on the front page at free and open to the public. Please call cold cereal, toilet paper jfcslouisville.org. JFCS to reserve your seat. Job Seekers Resource Group

All donated food must be in its original Mondays Tzedakah Fair ® Republic Bank packaging. Please do not donate expired June 2 - July 7 with PJ Library Players Challenge items. Monetary donations may be 10:30 a.m. - noon Sunday, May 18 Monday, June 23 made to the Sonny & Janet Meyer 12:30 - 2 p.m. The Standard Club Family Food Pantry Fund. Contact Kim Six-week cycle with a one-time Toebbe, ext. 103 materials fee of $10. Contact Andrea The Carole and Larry Goldberg Family Join JFCS and the JCC this year for a Brown, ext. 334. Mitzvah Program at JFCS and the fun-filled day of golf, tennis, bridge, PJ Library at the Jewish Community canasta and mahjong. Center bring this unique opportunity paid political advertisement for young children to learn about This annual challenge has some new tzedakah through reading and fun features for its eleventh year, including activities. The entry fee is $5 plus a an instructional golf clinic with Nick canned or non-perishable food item. Barth and a tournament for mahjong RSVP to Jennifer Tuvlin at jtuvlin@ players. Call JFCS to register your pair jewishlouisville.org. or foursome today. MOSAIC Awards celebrate diversity in Louisville

Thursday, May 22 Joseph Twagilimana Louisville Marriott Downtown (Rwanda).

This event recognizes international The reception and Americans who have made outstanding microbusiness contributions to their professions and showcase begin at the greater community. 5 p.m., with dinner and the program following at 6:30. The 2014 honorees are Dr. Muhammad Babar (Pakistan), Dr. Johanna van Wijk Tickets are $125 per person. Contact Bos (The Netherlands), Marta Miranda Beverly Bromley, ext. 223, for (Cuba), Bruce Simpson (Scotland) and information. Support Groups at JFCS ENDORSED BY: JFCS offers a variety of free support groups. Learn about community resources CITIZENS FOR and bring balance to your life. BETTER JUDGES All meetings are held at JFCS Louis & Lee Roth Family Center unless specified. CFAIR Adult Children of Aging Parents Grandparents Raising Fourth Thursday of the month, 7 p.m. Grandchildren Support Groups BETTER SCHOOLS Contact Mauri Malka, ext. 250. Third Monday of the month 12:45 p.m. at JFCS KENTUCKY (JCTA) Alzheimer’s Caregiver Third Wednesday of the month Support Group 10 a.m. at Kenwood Elementary Second Friday of the month, 2 p.m. Family Resource Center Contact Kim Toebbe, ext. 103. 7420 Justan Ave. Contact Jo Ann Kalb, ext. 335. Caregiver Support Group First Tuesday of the month, 4 p.m. Parkinson’s Caregiver Thomas Jefferson Unitarian Church, Support Group 4936 Brownsboro Rd. Second Thursday of the Month, 1 p.m. Contact Connie Austin, ext. 305, or Contact Connie Austin, ext. 305. JOIN OUR CAMPAIGN ONLINE Naomi Malka, ext. 249. This program is facilitated by JFCS and WWW.GATEWOODFORJUDGE.COM Diabetes Support Group funded by KIPDA Area Agency on Aging PAID FOR BY THE COMMITTEE TO ELECT BRYAN GATEWOOD, BOB FERLAND TREASURER. Third Monday of the month, 1 p.m. through the Older Americans Act and the Contact Madri Faul, ext. 307. Cabinet for Health Services. April 25, 2014  25 nisan 5774  Community 19

facility. with New Roots, the organization head- Under the leadership of Dr. Martin ed by Karyn Moskowitz, was selected newsmakers Kommor, chair of the West Virginia as winner of the 2014 Yum! IGNITES University Department of Behavioral Louisville Challenge, winning $1,500 Ruth Brinkley was chosen by Busi- Medicine and Psychiatry/Charleston for their nonprofit agency. In addition, ness First as its 2014 Enterprising Wom- Division, resident physicians in psychi- YUM! Brands Foundation surprised the an of Influence for her effort and com- atry achieved the highest score nation- winning agency and a second place win- mitment while leading KentuckyOne wide for the last four of five years on the ner by contributing additional funds. Health Inc. during its first years. Brin- Psychodynamic Psychotherapy Com- New Roots will receive a bonus $1,500 kley was interviewed for the March 28 petency Test. Dr. Kommor, formerly of gift for a total of $3,000, and a second edition of Buisiness First. Louisville, is the son of Selma and Alvin nonprofit, Volunteers of America, will Louisville psychiatrist Dr. Ora Fran- Kommor. receive a $1,500 contribution. kel opened The Couch, an immediate The Cardiovascular Innovation In- mental health care practice, in January. stitute, a partnership between U of L The facility is located next door to her and Jewish Hospital, is working to de- existing practice on Lime Kiln Lane, velop a 3D-printed heart, as reported and serves patients who need assistance in Business First. Cell biologist Stuart sooner than they are able to get an ap- Dr. Lawrence Gettleman, a longtime professor and Williams and colleagues on the project pointment with a mental health pro- scientist, received the 2014 Leadership Award at the have printed human heart valves and Louisville Regional Science & Engineering Fair during fessional. The Couch offers counseling the 50th Anniversary Awards Ceremony on March 8. This small veins with cells. They believe they services for crisis situations, as well as honor was conferred by Dr. Thomas H. Crawford, LRSEF can print parts and assemble an entire routine medication checks. Emeritus Board member and last year’s winner. heart within five years, although it could Dr. Lawrence Gettleman received be years – or decades – before it’s ready Janet Meyer, Rabbi Bradley Tecktiel and Sonny Meyer the 2014 Leadership Award at the Lou- lized the physics of polarized light. to be placed into a person. isville Regional Science & Engineer- Southern Indiana Rehab Hospital, Janet and Sonny Meyer recently ing Fair during the 50th Anniversary a partnership of Frazier Rehab Institute, attended meetings in Las Vegas, NV, of Corrections Awards Ceremony on March 8. Gettle- Clark Memorial and Floyd Memorial the Jewish Funeral Directors of Ameri- In the Passover section of the April is- man is a professor of prosthodontics Hospitals associated with KentuckyOne ca and Kavod, the Independent Jewish sue of Community, there is an error in and biomaterials at the U of L School of Health, has a new therapy puppy. Jozie Funeral Directors Association. Sonny the instructions for the torte from the Dentistry; he traces his successful and is a goldendoodle who will work close- is a past president of the Jewish Funer- Bristol. The ingredients call for five eggs, prolific career to his winning the grand ly with Lily, the facility’s adult therapy al Directors of America. The main topic separated, but the directions say to use prize at the South Florida Regional Sci- dog, and her handler, Deb Strickler, a at Kavod was “Keeping Jewish Funerals three egg yolks and three egg whites. ence Fair in 1958. His winning entry, recreational therapist. Jozie will learn to Jewish,” including a panel discussion The ingredients list is correct. Use five which later placed fourth in the National retrieve objects, open automatic doors, with three rabbis, one of whom was egg yolks and five egg whites. Science Fair, was an apparatus that uti- and other tasks to assist patients at the Rabbi Bradley Tecktiel, former rabbi Izzy Assour’s name was misspelled in at Keneseth Israel. the headline of the Centerpiece article Goldenberg and Gurevich The Ignite Louisville team working on Israeli art in the Patio Gallery. Named to LEO Watch List EO Weekly decided that Millen- dren. Their perseverance and success is nials are getting a bad rap. While my inspiration to not only better myself 19-33 year olds are thought of as but also my greater community.” L “unmotivated, lost and generally Gurevich describes himself in LEO as useless” as well as “obsessed with selfies, “deeply interested in collaboration and not selflessness,” that is not the case, the stacking functions. I’m not afraid to ask LEO column says. for help, especially from people in the In fact, the paper has put together know. It’s one thing to lead by example, its first list of “24 Twentysomethings to but an entirely different thing to engage Watch,” showcasing Millenials who are those around you and create something already on the move and setting the collective.” standard of achievement for their gener- ation. Two of those on the list are Ben Goldenberg and Eric Gurevich. Ben Golden- berg, 28, is the Jewish Communi- ty of Louisville’s LLOSTOST TRIBETRIBE marketing direc- tor. Passionate Celebrating 40 years of wandering about his work, Goldenberg is al- ways looking for through Jewish Louisville. ways to increase the visibility of the Jewish Communi- ty Center and the Ben Goldenberg SATURDAY, MAY 17 Annual Federation Campaign and to engage more people. He describes himself as a strategic thinker who takes the global impact of the JCL’s efforts into account every day AT 7 P.M. and encourages his coworkers to work ahead, allowing enough time for events and marketing efforts to be well thought out and timely. “Ben is a real asset to our organiza- tion,” said JCL President and CEO Stu Silberman. “He is creative and proactive in his approach to all of our communi- cations efforts. He understands our au- diences and looks for new ways to reach $18 per person them. He is always ready to go the extra mile to make things happen. His inclu- sion in LEO’s Twentysomethings Watch For more information please visit List is well deserved recognition for the www.jewishlouisville.org/events/lost-tribe or difference he is making on behalf of our community.” contact Kristy Benefield at 502-238-2739 Goldenberg is also involved with the American Red Cross. or [email protected]. Eric Gurevich, 25, is the commu- nity outreach coordinator at Old 502 Winery. A first-generation American, he explained in the LEO write up, his “parents fled the Soviet Union to make a better life for themselves and their chil- 20 Community  April 25, 2014  25 nisan 5774

Adult Ed First Monday Series AJ’s Short & Sweet Jr. Explores the Middle East Congregation Is May 17 around town The Adult Ed First Monday Series at Parents and students in kindergarten Temple Shalom hosts Keiron O’Connell through seventh grade are invited to KI Celebrates Rabbi Wolk’s People of the Book Club to Meet presenting The Physical and Cultural attend Short & Sweet Jr. Congregation Birthday People of the Book Club at Keneseth Geography of the Middle East – Test Your at AJ. The final service before summer Keneseth Israel will celebrate Rabbi Israel will discuss this month’s book on Knowledge, on Monday, May 5, at 7 p.m. break is Saturday, May 17, at 10:30 a.m. Michael Wolk’s birthday during Shabbat Sunday, April 27, at 3 p.m. The selection Come and test your knowledge from an Please contact Deborah Slosberg at 458- services on April 26, with a special lunch is Search Committee by Rabbi Marc An- Israeli perspective in an enjoyable and 5359 or [email protected] after services. The congregation invites gel, which illustrates the difficulties in non-threatening forum. Refreshments for more information. the community to join them for this hap- choosing a direction an orthodox ye- will follow; all are welcome from other py occasion. shiva wishes to follow, be it modern or congregations and the general public. KI Katan Shabbat Is May 17 traditional orthodoxy. If you have ques- Call Temple Shalom at 458-4739 and KI Katan Shabbat service is for the The Temple Torah Discussion Is tions, please call 459-2780. leave a message for Sofiya if you plan to youngest of members – toddlers through Every Saturday Morning attend. kindergarteners. The next KI Katan is Meet in The Temple’s Fishman Library The Temple’s Basic Judaism Class Saturday, May 17, at 10:45 a.m. The ser- to read and discuss the Torah portion of Meets Through May Knit & Qvell to Meet May 7 vice is very participatory with songs, the week over good coffee, bagels and Rabbi Joe Rooks Rapport teaches the The Knit & Qvell Circle meets at An- prayers, and stories led by the Keneseth other treats. This class is taught by Rab- third trimester of The Temple’s Basic shei Sfard on the first Wednesday of each Israel clergy. All are encouraged to join bi David and meets every Saturday from Judaism class, “What do Jews believe?” month at 1 p.m. in the shul library. New in the fun, especially parents. 9-10 a.m. before the morning service. He will delve into Jewish concepts and knitters are welcome, and Knit & Qvell basic beliefs. The class is open to anyone also appreciates donations of washable AJ Shabbat Scholar Will Teach Temple Shalom Hosts Mah Jongg who wants to know more about Juda- yarn or money to purchase more yarn. Sample Melton Lesson and Texas Hold-‘em Game Day ism. It meets from 8-9 p.m. on Mondays All items are donated to the Jefferson Rabbi Laura Metzger is the Adath Temple Shalom invites the commu- through May. No session on Memorial County Public School Clothes Closet as Jeshurun Shabbat Scholar following nity to a pre-Derby game day hosted by Day. If you are not a current student in charity. The next meeting is May 7. For morning services on Saturday, May 17. Women of Temple Shalom (WOTS) and The Temple Adult Education classes, more information, call Toby Horvitz at Rabbi Metzger will teach a sample les- Temple Shalom Men’s Club, on Sunday, please call 423-1818 before joining. 458-7108, Fran Winchell at 426-4660, or son from the Melton Scholars Curricu- April 27, at 2 p.m. WOTS will host a com- Esther Strizak at 812-218-8952. lum on Exodus. The program is open to munity-wide Mah Jongg day, and the Wednesday Torah Study at The the community and all are welcome. Men’s Club hosts a Texas Hold-’em style Temple Runs through August AJ’s Weekly Mishneh Torah Class poker afternoon. Both events are open to Torah Study at The Temple with Rabbi Meets Downtown Dave Goldstein to Perform at all. The cost for Mah Jongg players is $5 Rapport continues throughout the sum- Adath Jeshurun offers a weekly class Temple Shalom Annual Dinner and there is a $10 buy-in for poker; costs mer on Wednesdays, 10:45 a.m.-noon. in Mishneh Torah in downtown Louis- Eat, Laugh, Celebrate on Saturday, include soft drinks and snacks. RSVP to Each session stands on its own merit. ville. Participants are invited to bring a May 17, at Temple Shalom’s Annual Temple Shalom at 458-4739. and is open to the community; no regis- brown-bag dairy lunch and join Rabbi Dinner. Direct from New York, Temple tration is required. Robert Slosberg and Cantor David Lipp Shalom presents comedian Dave Gold- in the office of Steve Berger at 500 W. stein, as seen on Late Night with Conan AJ Plans Derby-Day Shabbat Jefferson St. on Fridays at 12:15 p.m. O’Brien. Gift baskets and other items Race over to Adath Jeshurun on Sat- Prior knowledge of Jewish texts and He- will be raffled. Admission, $40 per per- Goose creek urday, May 3, for a Derby-Day Shabbat. brew is NOT required. This lively discus- son, includes meat or vegetarian dinner Services begin at 9:30 a.m., followed by sion is open to the community. Dates are and desserts. Call 458-4739 for more in- Diner special Derby-inspired desserts. Wear May 9, 16, 23, and 30. formation and reservations. your Derby hats and enjoy the air-condi- tioned facilities – rain or shine. It beats AJ Plans Mother’s Day Shabbat AJ Book Club Meets May 18 the Infield by a mile. Fulfill the mitzvah of Kibud Eim, hon- Join the Adath Jeshurun Book Club oring your mother, at a Mother’s Day on Sunday, May 18, at 2 p.m. in the AJ AJ Extends Introduction to Shabbat at AJ on May 10. Services be- Benovitz Library for a discussion of The Judaism Class gin at 9:30 a.m. and will be followed by Liar’s Gospel by Naomi Alderman. New By popular demand, AJ is extend- a special Mother’s Day dessert reception. participants are always welcome and ing the class schedule for Cantor Da- all meetings are open to the commu- vid Lipp’s “Introduction to Judaism” Art at The Temple is nity. For information about the book Of equal or greater value. Not good with any other offers or discounts. class, held on Mondays at 6:30 p.m. in Mother’s Day Weekend or the meeting, call Deborah Slosberg Must present coupon at time of purchase. the Benovitz Family Library. Dates in The Women of Reform Judaism pres- at 458-5359 or email dslosberg@adath May are May 5 and May 12; continues ents Art at The Temple on Mother’s Day jeshurun.com. Expires 12/31/14 through June. The class is free and open weekend. On Saturday, May 10, hours Dine In Only to the community. For more informa- are 7-10 p.m.; on Sunday, May 11, the KI Has Fun, Games Mon.-Th. 11-9 PM tion, contact Cantor Lipp at 458-5359 or event begins at 10 a.m. and ends at 5 p.m. and a Concert May 18 Fri. 11-9:30 PM [email protected]. All are invited to Keneseth Israel on Sat. 8-9:30 PM KI Mother’s Day Brunch is May 11 May 18 at 2:30 p.m. for boxed picnic Sun. 9-8 PM Keneseth Israel Sisterhood will hold lunches, a s’mores bar, and fun and their annual Mother’s Day Brunch on games on the great lawn. At 4 p.m., go May 11 at 11:30 a.m. Come enjoy deli- inside for a lively musical performance cious food and piano selections played by Cantors Sharon Hordes and David by Nate Pinhas. Adults and children over Lipp, and special guest performer Noah 12 – $12; children ages 4 to 11 – $6; free Budin. Noah is an accomplished sing- for children ages 3 and younger. Mail a er-songwriter who will entertain us with check for your reservations no later than his Jewish folk songs and other mel- Wednesday, May 7, to Keneseth Israel odies. Cost for 12 years to adult is $15; Sisterhood, c/o Beth Haines, 2907 Sum- $5 for ages 3-11; children two years and merfield Drive, Louisville, KY 40220. younger are free. Admission includes lawn events, s’mores bar, and concert. Come to the Movies at AJ Boxed lunches are $6. Bring your friends and enjoy free movies and more at AJ. All shows begin AJ’s 92nd Street Y Presentation at 3 p.m. and are open to the commu- Features Elie Wiesel nity. On May 13, the movie is Big Hand Adath Jeshurun presents Live from for the Little Lady, a comedy centering New York’s 92nd Street Y on Thursday, on a poker game in the Old West with May 22, at 8 p.m. This month’s broadcast Henry Fonda, Joanne Woodward, Ja- features Elie Wiesel, renowned Roma- son Robards, and Burgess Meredith. On nian-born Jewish-American professor, May 27, see Marcus Welby, M.D. Robert political activist, author, and 1986 Nobel Young plays Dr. Marcus Welby, a super- Peace Prize winner. A dessert reception hero with a stethoscope, ably assisted by begins 30 minutes before the broadcast, Dr. Steven Kiley, played by James Brolin. which is open to the community and free of charge. For more information, KI Presents Shabbat Shalom Hey! contact Deborah Slosberg at 458-5359 or Preschool children and their parents [email protected]. are invited to welcome in Shabbat with Shabbat Shalom Hey! at Keneseth Israel JCFS Annual Meeting Is May 27 on Friday, May 16, at 5:30 p.m. An abbre- Jewish Family & Career Services in- viated musical Kabbalat Shabbat show- vites the community to attend its Annual cases the children singing the Shabbat Meeting on Tuesday, May 27, at 7:30 p.m. songs taught throughout the school year. at the Louis & Lee Roth Family Center. At 5:45 p.m. a light, kid-friendly dinner Desserts and coffee will be served after will be served. The full traditional Kab- the meeting. Please contact JFCS at 452- balat Shabbat service begins at 6 p.m. 6341 to reserve your seat. Everyone is welcome. see around town page 21 April 25, 2014  25 nisan 5774  Community 21 lifecycle B’nai Mitzvah Keneseth Israel Synagogue. Henry is the in the Pledge 13 program and he has vol- of Louisville. Zev grandson of Roy and Janie Hyman of unteered at Gilda’s Club and Wilder Ele- is the grandson of Henry Dawes Louisville and David and Margaret Har- mentary School. Louis (deceased) Harkins kins of Sellersburg, IN. Henry and his family invite the com- and Vera Dubilier Henry Dawes Henry is a seventh grader At Kam- munity to join them in celebrating this of Lexington, KY Harkins, son of merer Middle School, where he plays happy occasion. and Simon and Karyn and the trombone in the Kammerer band. He Sylvia Meyerowitz late Eric Harkins has been playing since fourth grade and Walker of Irvine, CA. and brother of Ja- has been selected for JCPS All County Greenwald Zev is in the son, will be called School Band for the past three years. Walker Love- seventh grade at to the Torah as In his spare time, you can find Henry man Greenwald, Kammerer Mid- a bar mitzvah at playing on his Xbox or on the computer. son of Deborah dle School, where 9:30 a.m. on Sat- He loves bike riding, paintball, and roll- and Bart Green- he is a member of the cross-country urday, May 10, at er-skating as well. Henry is participating wald, will be team, track team, and Beta Club. Zev called to the Torah also plays percussion in the Kammerer as a bar mitzvah band. He loves spending time with his on Saturday, May friends and family, running, skiing, and around town 17, at 5 p.m. at The building things. Temple. Zev is participating in the JFCS Continued from page 20 so do we – but with refreshments, learn- Walker is the grandson of Murray Pledge 13 program. He is collecting Temple Shalom Rocks Shabbat ing, and songs. The program includes and the late Peggy Hirsch Greenwald, shoes for Water Step, an organization Temple Shalom invites the commu- “Cinematic Sinai,” film clips and com- of Louisville, Anna Walker and R.C. and that helps build water treatment systems nity to an extraordinary Rock Shabbat, mentary on Midrashic Movie Moments Marie Walker, of London, KY. for communities throughout the world with the choir from Lexington’s Temple by Cantor David Lipp; candle-light- Walker is in seventh grade at Louis- where clean water is scarce. He was also Adath Israel and Lorne Dechtenberg, ing and Maariv led by Cantor Sharon ville Collegiate School where he plays involved in the making of the Holocaust artistic director of the Bluegrass Opera Hordes; dairy dishes catered by Chef basketball and lacrosse and plays key- documentary shown on Yom Hashoah. since 2008. Friday, May 30, at 6:15 p.m.; Maureen of Café Fraiche; and a discus- board in the middle school rock band. Zev and his family invite the community call Temple Shalom at 458-4739 for more sion, Revelation 2.0: Dairy Domain, with He also has a particular love for math to celebrate with them at his bar mitz- information. This event is free. participation by Rabbis Laura Metzger, and has participated in the Johns Hop- vah service. Stanley Miles, Robert Slosberg and Mi- kins University youth mathematics pro- Temple Day at Bernheim Forest chael Wolk. Open to the community. gram for three summers. Gabrielle Promises Outdoor Fun For part of his Mitzvah project, Walk- Aberson The Temple’s Brotherhood presents Temple Shalom to Host er is volunteering at Heuser Hearing and Gabrielle Ashley the second annual Temple Day at Bern- Trivia Challenge Language Academy, a local preschool Aberson, daughter heim Forest on June 1. Gather at 10 a.m. Temple Shalom invites the commu- for children who are deaf, hearing im- of Jacqueline Ab- at The Temple to caravan to Bernheim nity to an afternoon of trivia and fun, paired and speech/language delayed. erson and Leslie and enjoy a day of outdoor activities, Sunday, June 8. Recruit your team now. Walker, Deborah and Bart invite you Aberson and sister ice cream, and more. For details or to Doors open at 3:30 p.m. and the first to come and celebrate his bar mitzvah. of Jordan, will be RSVP call The Temple office at 423-1818 trivia challenge is at 4:30. Food will be called to the Torah by May 23. For more information about available for purchase all afternoon. The Zev Landon Meyerowitz as a bat mitzvah Bernheim Forest, visit their website, cost is $100 for a table of 8 or $12.50 per Zev Landon Meyerowitz, son of San- on Saturday, May bernheim.org. person; cost for middle school and high dra and Victor Meyerowitz and brother 24, at 10:30 a.m. at The Temple. school students is $8.50. For reserva- of Laina, will be called to the Torah as Gabrielle is the granddaughter of Les- Joint-Congregational Shavuot tions, call Temple Shalom at 458-4739. a bar mitzvah at 10 .am. on Saturday, lie D. and Genie Aberson of Louisville Tikkun Leil Study Planned May 17, at Kaden Towers with Chabad see Lifecycle page 22 Celebrate Shavuot at a joint-syna- Vaad Hakashruth Annual Dinner gogue observance with Adath Jeshurun, is June 15 Keneseth Israel and Temple Shalom on Save the date for the Louisville Vaad Tuesday, June 3, at 7:45 p.m. at AJ. Just as Hakashruth Annual Dinner at the Hyatt the Israelites stayed up late the night be- Regency, Downtown Louisville. Sunday, fore receiving the Ten Commandments, June 15; 6 p.m. Congregations Announce 2014 Confirmands Traditionally, 10th grade religious Marcy Grossman school students in Louisville are con- Daniel Hemmer, son of Todd and firmed on or near Shavuot. The follow- Caryl Hemmer HILLIARD LYONS PRESENTS ing information has been provided by Asa Hiken, son of Jim and Susan Hiken the congregations. Jason Joffe, son of Colyn and Ellen Joffe Chad Kamen, son of Craig and Abby Congregation Adath Jeshurun Kamen Saturday, May 24, 9:30 a.m. Aaron Kay-Anthony, son of Hal and Confirmands Robin Kay-Anthony Rebecca Sloane Carney, daughter of Daniel Levine, son of Glenn and Marci Ellen and Marty Carney Levine Madelyn Rose Geer, daughter of Claire Cooper Mannel, son of Rick and and Liam Felsen and the late Steve Mindye Mannel Geer Audrey Nussbaum, daughter of Halle Jonah Seth Goodman, son of Felicia Nussbaum and Jay Nussbaum and Randy Goodman Mark Clayton Oppenheimer, son of Jacob Evan Lapin, son of Sandy Lapin Mark and Gail Oppenheimer and the late Jodi Lapin Michael Pearson, son of David and Rebecca Anne Lustig, daughter of Margaret Pearson Joanie and Craig Lustig Molly Schuster, daughter of Hunt and Emily Blair Schulman, daughter of Linda Schuster Robin and Butch Schulman Sarah Schwartz, daughter of Robert and Ann Schwartz Keneseth Israel Bradley Schwartz, son of Matt and Saturday, May 31, 9:30 a.m. Cindy Schwartz Confirmands Zachary Vine, son of Michael and Isaac Weiss, son on Dr. Kevin and Susan Vine Robin Weiss Hillary Reskin, daughter of James and Temple Shalom Rhonda Reskin Erev Shavuot*, Tuesday, June 3, 7 p.m. Confirmands The Temple Sam Edwards-Kuhn, son of Beth Kuh Erev Shavuot, Tuesday, June 3, 7 p.m. 19n and Kenneth Edwards Confirmands Rachel Goldwin, daughter of Beth and Henry Brousseau, son of Bob Larry Goldwin Brousseau and Karen Berg Emma Rosenberg, daughter of Allison Jacob Finke, son of David and Helene Rosenberg and Alex Rosenberg May 8 - 18, 2014 Finke Sarah Ward, daughter of Lisa and Tony Arianna Goldstein, daughter of Craig Ward and Elise Goldstein *The congregation’s new Torah mantles 502-238-2709 | CenterStageJCC.org Jack Grossman, son of Ken and will also be dedicated that night. 22 Community  April 25, 2014  25 nisan 5774

CA; three grandchildren, Aaron Daniel Center or Hosparus. Victor, Gabriell Louise Victor and Sam- lifecycle uel Karl Lieber; and two nieces, Vicky Boris Khaskin Unrich and Sharon Butler. Boris Khaskin, 82, died Sunday, April 20, at Hosparus Inpatient Care Center. Continued from page 21 daughter of Barbara and Mike Garvey of Burial was in The Temple Cemetery. Born in Ukraine, June 13, 1930, to the and Deanna Rieber and the late Harold Hanover, IN, and the granddaughter of Herman Meyer & Son handled the ar- late Yakov and Eugenia Khaskin. He Rieber of Long Island, NY. the late Jean Lundsford. rangements. was a retired electrical engineer and a Gabrielle is a seventh grader at Lou- Rabbi Stanley Miles will officiate at Expressions of sympathy may be member of The Temple. isville Collegiate School where she is a their June 21 wedding. The couple plan made to The Temple or Actors Theatre He is survived by his wife, Nelya Sa- member of the field hockey, lacrosse, to reside in Louisville. of Louisville. fronova Khaskin; his daughter, Yelena and swim teams. Ioffe (Alexander); and two grandsons, Gabrielle is participating in Jewish Minnie O’Koon Obituaries Minnie O’Koon, 97, formerly of Lou- Jacob and Michael Ioffe. Family and Career Services Pledge 13 isville, died Wednesday, April 16, at the Burial was in The Temple Cemetery. program and has completed communi- Elsa Jean Baptist Convalescent Center in Newport. Herman Meyer & Son handled the ar- ty service at various locations, including Schuster She is preceded in death by her parents, rangements. the Humane Society, Meals on Wheels, Elsa Jean Schu- Nathan Shersky and Freda Gradman Expressions of sympathy may be The Jewish Community Center and Dare ster died Saturday, Shersky; her husband, Alvin O’Koon; made to The Temple. to Care Food Bank. March 29, at West- and her son, Selig O’Koon. Gabrielle and her family invite the port Place. She is survived by her son, Sam Louis Sidney community to celebrate her bat mitzvah She was a na- O’Koon (Pat) of Florence; her daughter, Frankel and the Kiddush luncheon following the tive of Louisville, Patti Deissle of Dayton, OH; six grand- Louis Sidney service. born in 1924 to children and two great-grandchildren. Frankel, 83, of Lou- Samuel and Bess Burial was at Keneseth Israel Ceme- isville, died Tues- Adam Rudy Goldberg. She was tery. Herman Meyer & Son took care of day, April 22, at his Adam Benjamin a member of Con- arrangements. residence. Rudy will be called gregation Adath Jeshurun and the Sis- Expressions of sympathy may be He was born in to the Torah as a terhood, National Council of Jewish made to donor’s favorite charity. Bridgeport, CT, a bar mitzvah on Women – Louisville Section, Hadas- retired food sales Saturday, May 31, sah, a longtime member of the Stan- David Carl Leibschutz representative at 6:30 p.m. at The dard Club, and charter member of the David Carl Leibschutz, M.D., 71, for Manischewitz Temple. Jefferson Club. Elsa was an avid bridge passed away Thursday, April 17, at his and a Corporal in the US Army during Adam is the son player, along with golf and tennis, and home after a long battle with brain can- WWII. He was an umpire for 58 years, of Susan Rudy and an ardent UofL fan. She will always be cer. organizing the Kentuckiana Redshirt Lewis Rudy, and remembered as the “Balloon Lady” for Born April 8, 1943, in Louisville, he League, giving 47 years of service as a the brother of Josh all occasions. was the son of Helen and Isaac Lieb- sport official at Jewish Community Cen- Rudy. Adam’s grandparents are Phyllis She is preceded in death by her daugh- schutz. He was a 1961 graduate of Ath- ter and taught umpire classes at Univer- A ronson of Oma ha, NE, a nd Mi ld red a nd ter, Deborah Poole. erton High School and 1964 graduate of sity of Louisville. Saul Rudy of Montreal, Quebec, Canada. She is survived by her husband, Ir- the University of Louisville. He received He was a member of Keneseth Isra- Adam currently attends the dePaul ving Schuster; her son, J. Lon Schuster his medical degree from the University el Congregation, Keneseth Israel Men’s School, and will attend Walden in the (Cathy); her son-in-law, Wade Poole III; of Louisville in 1968 and did his surgi- Club, Congregation Anshei Sfard and fall. He plays on both the basketball and her grandchildren, Dr. Bryce Schuster cal residency at the University of Iowa Jewish Community Center. golf teams and is a green belt in karate. (Dr. Julie) and Corey Schuster (Alison) Hospitals in Iowa City, Iowa from 1970 Throughout his career associated with As an active Boy Scout with The Tem- of McLean, VA; her great-grandchildren, to 1975. Dr. Liebschutz served as a Flight sports, Lou received many honors and ple’s Troop 30, he looks forward to back- Halle, Burke and Logan Schuster; her Surgeon in the US Army at the rank of awards including Kentucky Baseball packing through Philmont Scout Ranch, brother, Julian Goldberg; her sister, Ju- Major from 1968 to 1970 at Fort Polk, & Coaches Hall of Fame, the KHSBCA a national high adventure base in New dith Glauber (Warren) of Cleveland, OH; Louisiana. Hall of Fame, being a lifetime member Mexico, this summer. and her sister-in-law, Marcia Schuster. Dr. Liebschutz moved to Danville in of Kentuckiana Football Officials Asso- Adam has completed numerous ser- Burial was in Adath Jeshurun Ceme- November 1975 and opened his surgi- ciate and a Kentucky Colonel. vice projects through Troop 30 and also tery. Herman Meyer & Son took care of cal practice in January 1976. He closed He is survived by his loving wife of 61 participates in Pledge 13, where he has arrangements. his practice and retired from surgery years, Janice Lee Weinberg Frankel; his especially enjoyed helping as a JCC camp Expressions of sympathy may be in October 2003, but remained active in children, Diane Ilene Washington (Lam- counselor. In honor of his bar mitzvah, made to Congregation Adath Jeshurun, medicine. Doctor Liebschutz was a Fel- ont), Alan Ross Frankel (Paula) and Su- Adam has established a B’nai Tzedek Alzheimer’s Association, Hosparus, or low of the American College of Surgery. san Hope Kreitman; his grandchildren, fund through the Jewish Community of donor’s favorite charity. He served as vice president of the Ken- Lamont, Hillary, Jenny (Dale), Rebecca, Louisville. tucky Medical Association in 1993 and Emily and Amanda; and great-grand- Karl N. Victor, Jr. served on the KMA Board for 12 years children, Ron, Aliyah, Sydney, Maddie, Engagement Karl N. “Buzz” representing Boyle County. He served on Shelby and Sam. Victor, Jr., 80, died the Boyle County Board of Health for 37 Burial was in Keneseth Israel Ceme- Zimmerman- Friday, April 11, years and as Chairman for 21 years. tery. Herman Meyer & Son handled the Garvey at Baptist Health He is survived by his wife, Pat Li- arrangements. Dorrie Zimmer- Louisville. He was ebschutz; one son, Robert Liebschutz Expressions of sympathy may be made man and Justin a graduate of Male (LeaAnne) of Delray Beach, FL; two to Keneseth Israel Congregation, Con- Horn are pleased High School, Uni- daughters, Elizabeth Liebschutz-Roett- gregation Anshei Sfard, CASA and the to announce the versity of Michi- ger (Bart) of Louisville and Ann Lieb- Louis Frankel Fund at Keneseth Israel. upcoming mar- gan – Ann Arbor, schutz of Washington, D.C.; three grand- riage of Joel Zim- and the Univer- children; and one sister, Marilyn Lobell Thomas Kempe Baer merman to Allison sity of Louisville of Tuscon, Arizona. Thomas Kempe Baer, 86, died Tues- Garvey. School of Law. He was a U.S. Army vet- Burial was in Stuart Powell Field, day, April 22. Joel is a grad- eran and member of the 100th Division. Danville, KY. Preston-Pruitt Funeral He was a native of Cleveland, OH, uate of Miami Buzz began his law practice with Hel- Home handled the arrangements. born September 2, 1927, to the late University and currently attends the man-Shaikun-Victor and was with Con- Memorial contributions may go to Milton and Hermoine Baer. He was a Brandeis School of Law at the University liff-Sandman-Sullivan for 40 years. He the Preston Robert Tisch Brain Cancer graduate of Henry Clay High School in of Louisville. He also is the director of was appointed as Police Court Judge by Center at Duke Medical Center or the Lexington, KY, a graduate of Bentley Government Affairs for the Kidz Club. Mayor Harvey Sloane, was a former lead University of Louisville James Graham College of Accountancy and a US Coast Allison is a graduate of Transylvania prosecutor with the Jefferson County Brown Cancer Research Center. Guard veteran. He was a Certified Pub- University and is currently employed by Attorney’s Office, and was appointed by lic Accountant, Past VP of Louisville NTS as a leasing associate. Gov. Wallace Wilkinson as a Jefferson Helene K. Penner Jaycees, Past President of Louisville & Joel is the son of Dorrie Zimmerman County District Judge. Helene K. Penner, 95, died Friday, KY State Board of Accountants, Past Of- and the late Eddie Zimmerman, and He was a former president of Actors, April 18, at Golden Living Center – St. ficer of National Board of Accountancy, the grandson of Syrl Charn and the late Inc., which merged with Theatre of Lou- Matthews. Past Treasurer and current member of Leo Charn and Ann and Nathan Zim- isville and led him to become a founder She was a native of New York, NY, The Temple, Trustee of Bernheim Forest merman, all of Louisville. Allison is the and former president of Actors Theatre born December 12, 1918, to the late Har- Board of Trustees (Honorary Trustee) of Louisville. He was a former horse ry Koplik and Carrie Davis Koplik. She and Past Treasurer of Brooklawn. owner and partner of Victor and Vine was a retired executive secretary for the He is survived by his loving wife, Bon- Stay Current! Stables. He was a member of The Tem- Board of Realtors of Ridgewood, NY, nie Baer; his children, Bruce Baer (Nan- ple, the Standard Club, the Turf Club and a member of Temple Shalom. cy), Tom Baer (Laine) and Betsy Baer; at Churchill Downs, the American Bar She is preceded in death by her par- his grandchildren, Jillian Baer, Brandon Visit Us Online At Association, Kentucky Bar Association, ents; and her husband of 57 years, Alex Baer, Michael Baer, Andrew Baer, Amy Louisville Bar Association, Jefferson Penner. 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Expressions of sympathy may be Expressions of sympathy may be Louisville” Victor III (Colette); his daughter, Gwenn made to Temple Shalom, the University made to The Temple, Bernheim Forest Victor-Lieber (Paul) of Venice Beach, of Louisville’s J. Graham Brown Cancer or Parkinson’s Disease Research. April 25, 2014  25 nisan 5774  Community 23

At least four Tikkunim will take place level (same as D’var Torah this Shavuot in Louisville, all commenc- the Statue of ing on Tuesday night, June 3rd: Liberty); Freedom is only part of the story and 1. At 9 p.m., the Temple will feature • Internal ac- half of the truth. Freedom is but the neg- Rabbi David Ariel-Joel teaching “The cess to obser- ative aspect of the whole phenomenon Hidden Holiday of Shavuot: From the vation deck whose positive aspect is responsibleness. Covenant of the Rainbow to the Cov- on top of In fact, freedom is in danger of degener- enant at Sinai” speaking of the holi- monument; ating into mere arbitrariness unless it is day as one of the seven Torah holidays • Located in lived in terms of responsibleness. That is and its development in later rabbinic the harbor of why I recommend that the Statue of Lib- thought using text from the Dead Sea a major city; erty on the East Coast of the United States Scrolls. and be supplemented by a Statue of Responsi- 2. On that same night, also starting at • The property bility on the West Coast. 9 p.m., Chabad will commemorate will eventual- – excerpt from Man’s Search for Mean- the holiday with the festival service, a ly be offered ing by Holocaust survivor Viktor Frankl dairy meal, and Torah study through- as a national out the night with a new topic being park. by Cantor David Lipp presented each hour. There will also As we prepare be time for the reciting of the tradi- for Shavuot 49 days after constructing May 9, 8:23 p.m.; May 16, 8:29 p.m.; May s we approach Shavuot, it’s tional excerpts of Torah known as our Seders of Freedom, let’s all use that 23, 8:35 p.m.; May 30, 8:40 p.m.; and for worth remembering that we “Tikkun for the night of Shavuot.” same creativity to build our own tempo- Shavuot, Tuesday, June 3, 8:43 p.m. and have our own temporal version 3. Slightly earlier, at 8:45 p.m., Anshei ral sculptures of responsibility at one or Wednesday, June 4, after 9:49 p.m. A of Frankl’s vision. I wonder Sfard will host a service, a light dinner more of the opportunities available to us • • • whether this was in the back of his mind with Torah Study through midnight. on the night of June 3. Editor’s note: Cantor David Lipp, the when he spoke of the desire for a com- Rabbis Joshua Golding and Evan • • • cantor of Congregation Adath Jeshurun plementary structure to Lady Liberty. Rubin will teach about the relative Shabbat candles should be lit Fridays, (Conservative), has volunteered to provide In the same way that we have a Festival importance of Torah study (Talmud April 25, at 8:10 p.m.; May 2, 8:16 p.m.; Torah commentaries for Community. of Freedom in Pesach, we have a Festi- Torah) compared with performance of val of Revelation – representing the Re- commandments (Maaseh HaMitzvot). sponsibility that comes with Freedom 4. At AJ, prior to the beginning of the – in Shavuot. holiday at 7:45 p.m., Adath Jeshurun, Shlicha Dafi Duck Is Coming to Camp It was not always thus. Keneseth Israel and Temple Shalom by Shiela Steinman Wallace The Torah says nothing about the con- will jointly sponsor Revelation 2.0: Editor needs children. She has also been a nection between the Feast of Weeks and Dairy Domain with a pre-holiday film chocolate workshop instructor for the the Revelation at Sinai; rather Rabbin- talk (Cinematic Sinai) including clips Galita Chocolate Farm. ic commentators much later supply the from films with Biblical themes, fol- ummer Camp at the JCC is always Born and raised on a kibbutz, she historical connection between the two lowed by a service, a light dairy meal lots of fun and there are plenty of loves to sing and make art, learn about events. While Biblical Israel needed an from Cafe Fraiche and teachings from opportunities for children to learn new cultures and get together with new agricultural celebration for various har- Rabbis Stanley Miles, Michael Wolk, S without even realizing that they people. vests for its agrarian economy, it seems Laura Metzger and Robert Slosberg are doing so. This summer, campers will As with last year’s successful shlicha, appropriate that, as the Rabbinic era be- on topics ranging from the culinary be learning about Israel through songs, Chen will be staying with host families gan and more of the Jewish or Judean to Star Trek, from the Mekhilta to the games and activities with the camp’s res- while she is in Louisville. Additional people became urban, that a historical Mishna Brura. Musical interludes will ident shlicha, Dafna Chen. host families are needed. For more in- dimension would be more meaningful. be provided by Cantor Sharon Hordes Chen, 21, who likes to go by the nick- formation about serving as a host family, Thus were the dots of freedom connect- and myself. name Dafi Duck, is from Kibbutz Tel please contact Rachel Lipkin, 238-2701 ed to revelation at Sinai. There has always been a messianic Katzir in Israel’s Jordan Valley. She has or [email protected]. When the Zionist project of the State connotation to the late night study ses- experience working with young children Watch for a full interview in Commu- of Israel was developing in the early 20th sions, whether they last until dawn or in a day care center, and has about four nity when she arrives in Louisville. century and the Kibbutz and Moshav until midnight. If we can only make it years experience working with special movements tried to consciously recre- all night, maybe the Messiah will come. ate agricultural values, there was a re- Speaking of the realization of an ab- surgence of liturgical secular creativity stract hope in material form, I was star- including musical pageants and celebra- tled to find that Viktor Frankl’s vision, tions for Shavuot renewing it as a mod- with which I began, has a Foundation ern harvest festival. committed to its realization. There is a For those of us in the diaspora, pri- project called The Statue of Responsibil- marily urban Jews, we tend to still be ity Foundation which, in 2013, was tak- inspired by the historical connection en over by the State of Utah that hosts made by the rabbis and the addition the artist, Gary Lee Price, who designed made by the kabbalists of Tzfat in the a statue of just such a monument to be 16th century. Building on a midrash built in one of five potential host cities: that we ancient Israelites almost over- Long Beach, San Diego, Los Angeles, slept the revelation, they developed an San Francisco (California) or Seattle all night session of Torah study, a Tik- (Washington). kun, to ‘atone’ for the sin of our ancient The Foundation intends to incorpo- ancestors. Traditionally one is sup- rate the following elements of the Statue posed to study all night and pray early of Liberty into the Statue of Responsibil- in the morning, a Hashkama minyan (a ity: ‘wake-up’ service) to atone for that an- • Erected on an island or water front lo- cient sleepy-headed misstep. Caffeine cation; is normally ubiquitous in such settings. • Total height 305 feet above ground Community Classifieds

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