Together Extraordinary HAPPY DAYS Light up Centerstage

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Communit■ ■ y FRIDAY VOL. 39, NO. 02 21 HESHVAN 5774 OCTOBER 25, 2013

JCL UPDATE

by Stu Silberman President and CEO Jewish Community of Louisville

“What are you calling yourselves these days – JCL? Federation? JCC?” a rabbi asked me at lunch this week. Funny? Yes, it is funny, as humor is generally based in truth, just presented a different way. But embed- ded in the laughter there is truth. The reality is that Louisville’s Jew- ish community should be very proud that we have an agency complex enough to Stu Silberman wear many different names. Each name represents a different way the JCL serves the community; and it takes the programs and services we deliver through all of them to serve our community today and ensure that there will be a Jewish community in Louis- ville in the future. And the future of the Jewish community is once again in the national spotlight. Have you read the recent Pew Re- Marlene Gordon checked out some of the old photos on display at the Happy Days Are Here Again Campaign Event. See story and photos, page 8. PHOTO BY TED WIRTH search Center survey? If not it is available online at www.pewresearch.org/ topics/jews-and-judaism, and an analy- University of Louisville Benabou, Vaughan to co-chair YAD sis of the findings can also be found in announces establishment this paper on page 6. by Shiela Steinman Wallace of endowed chair of I won’t go into the details because you Editor, Community can read it for yourself and if you are Jewish Studies reading Community online just click the JHFE grant completes effort n keeping with his commitment to link and it will work. Fundamentally it begun in 2005 by Jewish ensure that this year’s Federation says that America’s Jewish community Campaign is different from what is continuing on the same path it has Community Federation (a has been done in the past, 2014 Fed- been on for some time. While remaining JCL predecessor) through I eration Campaign Chair Doug Gordon proud of being Jewish, many American Foundation for Planned Giving has announced that this year’s YAD Jews don’t feel the need to be affiliated and UofL through Bucks for chairs will be Keren Benabou and Ben with a congregation. Brains. Vaughan. It’s very fortunate that Louisville has see JHFE GRANT page 4 Keren Benabou “I’m excited that Keren and Ben have Ben Vaughan the JCL that, through its Jewish Com- agreed to lead the Young Adult Divi- munity Center and Federation, provides sion,” Gordon said. “They are energetic, see JCL UPDATE page 7 see YAD CHAIRS page 12 INDEX

JCRC update...... 2 $163,175 ... Letter to the editor...... 2 Together Extraordinary HAPPY DAYS Light Up CenterStage...... 4 ARE Major Gifts...... 5 WE DO... HERE AGAIN THINGS POSTAGE KENTUCKY LOUISVILLE Lion of Judah/Pomegranate...... 5 2014 PERIODICALS CAMPAIGN Calendar of events...... 5 KICK-OFF Pew survey...... 6 $30,000 Archival mystery...... 7 $20,593 Ringel coaches volunteers...... 10 OTHER Kristallnacht at 75...... 11 PLEDGES Matt Goldberg honored...... 11 KlezmerFest...... 12 Melanie Pell...... 13 Merry Mitzvah...... 14 News of organizations...... 14, 15 Campaign expenses kept low...... 19 JFCS Calendar...... 20 B’nai Tzedek...... 21 Chavurat Shalom...... 21 Teen Topics...... 22 TOTAL TO DATE: Newsmakers...... 23 Around Town...... 24 2014 $213,768 Lifecycle...... 25-27 FEDERATION D’var Torah/Classifieds...... 27 CAMPAIGN GOAL: $2.35 MILLION 2 Community  October 25, 2013  21 HESHVAN 5774

should be a guide for our elected lead- that Thanksgiving and Chanukah over- JCRC UPDATE ers (even though we might not agree that lap only once every hundreds of years. Communit y they are of “great minds”). Watching the But this happens to be one of those Community is published monthly by theJewish Community of Louisville, Inc., 3630 Dutchmans by Matt Goldberg, Director man-on-the-street interviews with aver- times, and this means that our annual Lane, Louisville, KY 40205-3216. Jewish Community Relations Council age Americans during the government Interfaith Chanukah Party is early and shutdown, there seemed to be a univer- the perfect follow up to your turkey din- USPS #020-068 at Louisville, KY. sal desire among them for their leaders ners. The Jewish Community of Louisville is Civility to come together and govern, and there Join us on Tuesday, December 3, at 7 a nonprofit organization. $26 of your pledge hese past few weeks saw some seemed to be a desire for both sides to p.m. in the JCC auditorium for our JCRC is for a subscription for Community. truly baffling things coming compromise. Chanukah celebration. We will have For more information, call (502) 459-0660, fax (502) 238-2724, out of our nation’s capital, and Our collective opinion of Congress has wonderful music, delicious food, can- e-mail [email protected] or check out T our faith in our elected leaders never been lower, primarily due to their dle lighting and storytelling. It is a great the website www.jewishlouisville.org. has never been lower. Every poll taken obstructionist activities, which can’t be occasion to bring all of your family and POSTMASTER – Send address changes to over the course of the government shut- in the best interest of the country. Imag- friends of all faiths and backgrounds, as Community, 3630 Dutchmans Lane, Louisville, down and run up to the debt ceiling de- ine a system where elected leaders come Chanukah is a celebration of religious KY 40205-3216. fault date indicated that the majority of together, respect differences, and com- and national freedom, as exemplified Americans wanted to “throw the bums promise on a deal both sides could live by the story of the Maccabees and their COMMUNITY DEADLINES out,” replacing every single member of with. Seems it would better for the coun- defeat of the Greek armies that tried to Deadlines for the next two issues of congress. One poll that I saw showed try and their opinion poll numbers. subjugate the Jewish people. I look for- Community for copy and ads are: September roughly 60 percent of Americans shared ward to seeing you all there. 17 for publication on September 27 and this feeling. Interfaith Chanukah Party Space is limited. RSVP by November October 18 for publication on October 25. Two years ago, one of our parent I am not quite sure that “Thanksgiv- 27 to Paula DeWeese, pdeweese@jew- Community publishes Newsmakers and Around agencies The Jewish Council for Public ingakuh” will make it to Webster’s Dic- ishlouisville.org or 238-2764. Town items at no charge. Items must be Affairs (JCPA) launched a campaign for tionary, especially considering the fact submitted in writing. Please include your name civility, as they could see the writing on and a daytime telephone number where you the wall that civil discourse was becom- can be contacted in the event that questions ing overheated. In response to this devel- arise. Community reserves the right to edit all opment, they asked agencies and mem- LETTER TO THE EDITOR submissions to conform to style and length bers of the Jewish community to sign requirements. on to a civility pledge, as respectful dis- ADVERTISING INFORMATION agreements are most certainly a Jewish Bat Mitzvah Project nations have already piled up in the box. To advertise, please contact tradition. Here is a part of that pledge: Hello. My name is Miriam Shir. I will My mom has already filled up our van Aaron Leibson, (502) 418-5845 or e-mail This pursuit (of civility) has deep be having my bat mitzvah on November with donations so there can be room for [email protected]. roots in Torah and in our community’s 9, at 10:30 a.m. at Temple Shalom. Please more! The appearance of advertising in Community traditions. Our Sages saw the fruit of come and celebrate with me! We will My D’var Torah will be talking about a does not represent a kashruth endorsement. arguments that were conducted l’shem serve a dairy lunch after the service. selfish act towards G-d. My Torah read- shamayim, “for the sake of Heaven.” They My service project is donating money ing centers on Jacob’s ladder and how Ja- EDITORIAL POLICY fervently believed that great minds, en- and items to the Kentucky Humane So- cob says he will do great things for G-d, Community accepts letters to the editor gaged in earnest search and questioning, ciety. I have always loved animals. My but G-d has to make him wealthy and for publication. All letters must be of interest to could find better and richer solutions to goal in life is to one day become a vet- have lots of children in return. I think the Jewish community or in response to the problems they faced. They refrained erinarian, helping animals of all kinds service should be done without asking an item published in the paper. 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3650 Dutchmans Ln., Louisville, KY 40205 JHFE grant completes funding for (502) 454-7795 endowed chair of Jewish studies at UofL On Thursday, October 10, the Uni- ture, history and accomplishments – versity of Louisville announced that it including those in Louisville – as they received a $1.15 million gift from the work toward a degree,” President James Louisville-based Jewish Heritage Fund Ramsey said. for Excellence, completing the funding The Jewish Heritage Fund for Excel- needed to establish an endowed chair in lence chair in Judaic studies will work to Judaic Studies in the College of Arts and raise awareness of Jewish religious and Sciences’ Division of Humanities. cultural heritage through a new annual The University began teaching Jewish lecture series and other programs. Studies courses nearly a decade ago, and “It’s very appropriate that our first began planning for the endowed chair major grant announcement supports a few years later. The school applied both the Jewish community and the for a grant from Kentucky’s Research university,” said Louis Waterman, Jew- Challenge Trust Fund, better known as ish Heritage Fund for Excellence board the Bucks for Brains initiative, and re- chair. “This new chair will ensure that ceived $500,000 on the condition that there is a focused study of Jewish tradi- UofL raise matching funds. In 2005, tion and thought with scholarly exper- the Jewish Community Federation, a tise in Jewish religious traditions for predecessor organization of the Jewish UofL students.” Community of Louisville, provided that The College of Arts and Sciences ap- $500,000 match. proved a Jewish studies minor in its UofL added another $350,000 from religious studies program in 2005 and a $25 million gift from the late Owsley a faculty committee has been offering Brown Frazier and local donors gave an programs in Jewish history and culture additional $56,000 to the fund. With the for several years. JHFE grant, the total endowment is now For more information about the gift, more than $2.5 million – enough to hire contact Jeff Polson, executive director, a world-class scholar to fill this chair. Jewish Heritage Fund for Excellence, UofL officials hope to launch a national at 365-3209 or jpolson@jewishheri- search for the position in 2014. tagefund.com. For information on the “This endowed chair will fill an im- chair position, contact Elaine Wise, who portant need in our religious studies chairs the Division of Humanities, at program at UofL and give students an 852-7149 or [email protected]. opportunity to learn about Jewish cul- October 25, 2013  21 HESHVAN 5774  Community 5

CALENDAR 2014 Federation Campaign on the move: OF EVENTS NOW THROUGH NOVEMBER 10 Hilliard Lyons & CenterStage Together, we do extraordinary things present Les Miserable $18 per person in advance, $20 at the Major Gifts champagne brunch speaker exemplifies door, at the JCC. This epic, grand and uplifting tale of passion and destruction in 19th century France packs an emotional how one person can make a difference every day wallop that has thrilled audiences all over the world. For tickets, call 459-2709 or go ottie Bennett spends her life president and chief development officer der, who make a minimum commitment to www.CenterStageJCC.org making a difference, and thanks said, “and her keynote address is sure to of $1,000, are also welcome. to her efforts, the world is a bet- inspire us all with her passion and com- A suggested contribution of $36 would NOW-NOVEMBER 19 ter place. mitment to tikkun olam.” be appreciated to help defray the cost Patio Gallery exhibit D Louisville Artist Guild. How much of a difference can one Looking at Bennett’s biographical of the event. A Vaad approved option is woman make? Come to the 2014 Fed- materials, it is easy to understand why available upon advance request by Oc- OCTOBER 27 eration Campaign Major Gifts Sun- Bromberg views her as a role model. tober 25. $54 represents the cost of this Newcomers brunch day Champagne She’s been a leader with so many orga- event to the Jewish Community of Lou- 10-11:30 a.m., JCC Library. Newcomers Brunch on No- nizations – local, national and interna- isville. Accordingly, only the portion of are invited to learn more about the vember 3 at 10:30 tional – and has such extensive accom- contributions above this amount may be community and meet other newcomers and a.m. at the Starks plishments, that to list them in a single considered a charitable contribution. Louisvillians. No cost. Building to meet article doesn’t seem reasonable. Some of Attire is coat and tie. Free valet park- NOVEMBER 3 Dottie Bennett them were listed in an article in the last ing will be available at the Starks Build- Federation Campaign and find out. issue of Community, which can be found ing entrance on Muhammad Ali Blvd.. Major Gifts brunch “She’s a role at www.jewishlouisville.org. Reservations are required by October 10:30 a.m. Starks building. Speaker: model for everyone With your minimum commitment of 30. If you would like to attend and have Dottie Bennett. For donors of $5,000 or who ever met her,” $5,000 to the 2014 Campaign, you and not received an invitation, please contact more to the 2014 Federation Campaign. Stew Bromberg, your adult children are welcome to at- Bromberg at 238-2755 or sbromberg@ See story, this page. Jewish Federation tend this event. Ben Gurion Society jewishlouisville.org NOVEMBER 3 Dottie Bennett of Louisville vice members, young adults, age 45 and un- Teen Connection trip to Deere Farm Bus leaves JCC 1 p.m. sharp; returns at 4. Explore a corn maze, take a hayride, get Lion of Judah, Pomegranate event is November 18 a pumpkin. $30. Register by November 1. Call 459-0660. Gerrol to tell how Birthright Israel trip changed her life NOVEMBER 10 by Shiela Steinman Wallace Kristallnacht at 75: Pogrom as Jewish Federation of Greater Washing- This event is open to all members of Prelude Editor, Community ton, a member of the the Women’s Ad- the Lion of Judah and Pomegranate di- 7 p.m. at Adath Jeshurun. Community-wide visory Board of the Jewish Outreach visions of the Annual Federation Cam- commemoration of the 75th anniversary of Together, we do extraordinary things. Institute and works with InterfaithFam- paign, their mothers, mothers-in-law, Kristallnacth, the night of the broken glass, This is the tag line for the 2014 Federa- ily.com to reach out to other children of adult daughters and daughters-in-law. the attack on the Jewish community that tion Campaign, but it is much more than interfaith families. She’s even testified The Lion of Judah Division is com- signaled the start of the Holocaust. a tag line. It is a statement of fact. before the Knesset. prised of women who make a minimum On Monday, No- Rachel’s younger brother and sister commitment of $5,000 to the Annual NOVEMBER 11 and 27 vember 18, women have also taken Birthright trips and are Federation Campaign; and the Pome- School’s Out Days at the JCC in the Lion of Ju- following her lead. granate Division is comprised of women 9 a.m.-3 p.m. with optional early drop off dah and Pome- Shelley Trager Kusman and Robin who make a minimum commitment of and late pick up. All days include sports, granate divisions Miller are co-chairs of this event. The $1,800. arts and crafts and swimming. Themes: are invited to a event is hosted by Shelley Trager Kus- November 1, Bowl the Day Away, includes special program, man and Jean Trager. field trip to Ten Pin Lanes; November “Discovering a The cost of this event is $36 and is 27, Thanksgiving Celebration. For more Jewish Identity: not tax deductible. A Vaad-approved op- information, see ad, CenterPiece, page One woman’s jour- tion is available if requested by Novem- 3, or contact Assistant Camp Director ney from church ber 11. Complimentary valet parking is Mike Steklof, 238-2774 or msteklof@ choirs to Knesset,” available. jewishlouisville.org. For fee schedule or to Rachel Cohen Gerrol to hear about one enroll your child, contact Mary Dooley, 238- of those extraordi- 2718 or [email protected]. nary things. The event, which includes NOVEMBER 15-17 dinner, will be at the home of Shelley BBYO Brotherhood/Sisterhood Trager Kusman at 6 p.m. Convention Guest speaker Rachel Cohen Gerrol, Louisville’s BBYO chapters will be hosting the child of an interfaith marriage who teens from across the region at the JCC. grew up singing in a church choir, will 125 visitors are expected and additional share how a Birthright Israel trip con- host families are needed. See ad, page 21 nected her to the Jewish part of her her- for details or call Mike Steklof, 237-2774 to itage and set her on a journey toward volunteer. Judaism. NOVEMBER 18 Since returning to the U.S., Rachel Lion of Judah/Pomegranate Event has founded several programs, includ- 6 p.m. at the home of Shelley Trager ing a Birthright Israel alumni house at Kusman. Speaker: Rachel Cohen Gerrol. the University of Pennsylvania, and in For Lions of Judah and Pomegranates who “Shabbat Hoppin’,” a monthly “learn- give at least $5,000 and $1,800 to the ers service” at different congregations, 2014 Federation Campaign. See story, this in Washington, DC. “Shabbat Hoppin’” page. now has over 300 participants and re- NOVEMBER 24-DECEMBER 31 cently expanded to Los Angeles, and Patio Gallery exhibit other cities. Mazin Art Exhibition – juried art show. Rachel is an Israeli Ministry of For- Opening reception: Sunday, October 13, 2 eign Affairs-trained advocate for Israel, p.m. At that time the show’s winners will chair of Birthright Israel Next for the be announced. DECEMBER 2 Hillel Chanukah party Bowling party. Details TBA. DECEMBER 3 JCRC interfaith Chanukah party 7 p.m., JCC auditorium. music, food, candle lighting and storytelling. Open to people of all faiths. RSVP by November 27 to Paula DeWeese, pdeweese@ jewishlouisville.org or 238-2764. DECEMBER 7 Light Up CenterStage Limited number of tickets available for this annual gala. $90 per person. Call Lenae McKee Price to reserve your tickets. 238- 2763. 6 Community  October 25, 2013  21 HESHVAN 5774 Pew survey of U.S. Jews: soaring intermarriage, assimilation rates by Uriel Heilman raising their children Jewish. Broken cent), Massachusetts (5 percent) and down by age, 32 percent of Jews born Pennsylvania (5 percent). The other four EW YORK, October 1, 2013 after 1980 – the so-called millennial states in the top 10 – Illinois, Maryland, (JTA) – There are a lot more generation – identify as Jews of no re- Texas and Ohio – add another 15 per- Jews in America than you may ligion, compared to 19 percent of baby cent. The three most Jewish metropoli- have thought – an estimated 6.8 boomers and just 7 percent of Jews tan areas are New York, South Florida N born before 1927. and Los Angeles. million, according to a new study. But a growing proportion of them are unlikely • Emotional attachment to Israel has Among Jewish denominations, the to raise their children Jewish or connect held steady over the last decade, with Reform movement remains the largest: with Jewish institutions. 69 percent of respondents saying they 35 percent of respondents identified as The proportion of Jews who say they feel attached or very attached to Is- Reform, according to the Pew study. have no religion and are Jewish only on rael. Forty-three percent of respon- The second-largest group is Jews of no the basis of ancestry, ethnicity or cul- dents said they had been to Israel. denomination (30 percent), followed by ture is growing rapidly, and two-thirds • Far more respondents said having a Conservative (18 percent) and Orthodox of them are not raising their children good sense of humor was essential to (10 percent). Jewish at all. their Jewish identity than observing As with other studies, the Pew study Overall, the intermarriage rate is at 58 Jewish law – 42 percent compared to found that the Orthodox share of the percent, up from 43 percent in 1990 and 19 percent. American Jewish population is likely to 17 percent in 1970. Among non-Ortho- • Approximately one-quarter of Jews grow because Orthodox Jews tend to be dox Jews, the intermarriage rate is 71 said religion is very important in their younger and have larger families than percent. lives, compared to 56 percent among Jews generally. In addition, while past The data on Jewish engagement Americans generally. surveys showed about half of respon- comes from the Pew Research Center • Less than one-third of American dents raised as Orthodox were no longer Survey of U.S. Jews, a telephone survey Jews say they belong to a synagogue. Orthodox, the Orthodox retention rate of 3,475 Jews nationwide conducted be- Twenty-three percent of U.S. Jews say appears to be improving, with just a 17 tween February and June and released they attend synagogue at least once or percent falloff among 18- to 29-year-olds. on October 1. twice a month, compared with 62 per- Most denominational switching The population estimate, released cent of U.S. Christians. among American Jews, however, re- September 30, comes from a synthesis The Pew study is the first comprehen- mains in the direction of less traditional of existing survey data conducted by sive national survey of American Jews Judaism. the Steinhardt Social Research Institute in more than a decade. The last one, the In the Pew survey, 90 percent of those and the Cohen Center for Modern Jew- 2000-01 National Jewish Population Sur- who identified as Jews by religion and ish Studies at Brandeis University. vey (NJPS), was conducted by the um- are raising children said they are raising While the Steinhardt/Cohen study, brella organization of North American them Jewish. By comparison, less than called “American Jewish Population Es- Jewish federations and counted 5.2 mil- one-third of those who identified them- timates: 2012,” is likely to be a matter lion Jews, including children. But critics selves as Jews of no religion are raising of some debate by demographers and said that study’s methodology was flawed their kids as Jewish. social scientists, it is the Pew study that and undercounted American Jews. Among inmarried Jews, 96 percent offers an in-depth portrait that may in- Both the Pew survey and the Stein- are raising their children as Jews by reli- fluence Jewish policymaking for years to hardt/Brandeis study put the number of gion (as opposed to ethnicity), compared come. U.S. Jewish adults at about 5.3 million, to 45 percent among intermarried Jews. Among the more notable findings of including Jews who do not identify as On Jewish observance, some 70 per- the Pew survey: Jewish by religion. The Steinhardt/Bran- cent of respondents to the Pew survey • Overall, 22 percent of U.S. Jews de- deis study counted an additional 1.6 said they participated in a Passover scribe themselves as having no reli- million Jewish children for a total of 6.8 Seder in 2012 and 53 percent said they gion, and the survey finds they are million Jews in America. The Pew study fasted for all or part of Yom Kippur that much less connected to Jewish orga- counted 1.3 million Jewish children. year. The numbers represent declines nizations and much less likely to be Overall, Jews make up about 2.2 per- from the 2000-01 NJPS, which found cent of Americans, according to Pew. By Seder participation rates at 78 percent comparison, 6.06 million Jews live in and Yom Kippur fasting at 60 percent. Israel, according to Israel’s Central Bu- The new Pew survey found that about reau of Statistics. 23 percent of U.S. Jews say they always Because of the differences in meth- or usually light Sabbath candles, and odologies between the new surveys and about 22 percent reported keeping ko- the NJPS, the increased number of U.S. sher at home. Jews likely overstates any actual growth. While most of those surveyed by Pew Leonard Saxe, one of the authors of said they felt a strong connection to Is- the Steinhardt/Brandeis study, told JTA rael and 23 percent reported having vis- there has been some growth during the ited the Jewish state more than once, the last decade, but he could not put a num- respondents expressed significant reser- ber on it. Saxe attributed the growth to vations about the current Israeli govern- the immigration of Russian-speaking ment’s policies vis-a-vis the Palestinians. Jews, programs to bolster Jewish iden- Forty-four percent said West Bank tity and shifts in attitude that have en- settlement construction hurts Israel’s abled many children of interfaith mar- security interests, and only 17 percent riages to be raised with a Jewish identity. said continued settlement construction The Pew study found that about 10 is helpful to Israeli security. Thirty-eight percent of American Jews are former percent of respondents said the Israeli Soviet Jews or their children. government is making a sincere peace About 65 percent of American Jews effort with the Palestinians. live in just six states, according to the The Pew survey also asked respon- Steinhardt/Cohen estimates: New York dents about what it means to be Jewish, (20 percent), California (14 percent), offering several options. The most popu- Florida (12 percent), New Jersey (8 per- lar element was remembering the Holo- caust at 73 percent, followed by leading an ethical life at 69 percent. Fifty-six percent cited working for justice and equality; 43 percent said caring about Israel; 42 percent said having a good sense of humor; and 19 percent said observing Jewish law. Sixty-two percent of respondents said being Jewish is primarily a matter of ancestry and culture; 15 percent said it was mainly a matter of religion. Most Jews said it is not necessary to believe in God to be Jewish. In the survey, 60 percent said a person cannot be Jewish and believe that Jesus is the messiah. The Pew survey raises many questions, and Jerry Silverman, president and CEO of the Jewish Federations of North America expects its findings to be the starting point for discussions that will set the Jewish community’s agenda for the coming decade. He indicated that these discussions will be a significant part of the agenda at JFNA’s General As- sembly in Jerusalem next month. October 25, 2013  21 HESHVAN 5774  Community 7

Jewish community. We need it congre- JCL UPDATE gation by congregation. We need it at the Continued from page 1 JCL. We need it at all of our Jewish agen- alternative ways to attract and engage cies and organizations. And we need it 11.10.13 those Jews in our community who working together in partnership for the haven’t affiliated or maybe who have community as a whole. drifted off and now realize that they The Pew study says that most Ameri- Sunday, 7 p.m. want to explore their Judaism again. can Jews don’t belong to congregations. Perhaps it’s through the JCL – By having strong congregations, strong through the open doors of our social, agencies and a strong JCL, Louisville is philanthropic, educational, recreational best positioned to meet the needs of our and other programming – that they find community on terms our constituents Location: their way back to our community, and want and feel comfortable with. eventually to a congregation. What exactly does that mean? At the JCL, we firmly believe our com- You, collectively, have a lot of the an- Adath Jeshurun munity needs strong congregations. The swers we’re looking for. relationships Jews form with fellow con- Please help us by participating in our gregants, and with their rabbis, cantors strategic planning survey, through the and educators, in houses of worship, benchmarking survey that’s hitting in- help strengthen pride in being Jewish. boxes as you read this and through dia- At another recent lunch with mem- log with the staff of the JCL and with the Kristallnacht bers of one of our congregations, one leadership of our organizations. person told me how the congregation This important community dialogue she belongs to here is unlike any other will help us set the course for the JCL that she has belonged to, and she has in the coming years. Please ensure your lived in many places. She said that if voice is heard. With your help, we can there is a problem everyone comes to- collectively ensure a sustainable, vibrant at 75: gether to help resolve it. and welcoming Jewish community in That’s what we need in Louisville’s Louisville for generations to come. Pogrom as Archival mystery

In the last issue of Community, we ran this photo and asked you to help us identify the people shown Prelude here. We’re almost there, but there are still two people we’re unsure of. We have: standing, Leon Levitch? “A solemn commemoration of a tragic Event Chair: amd Ed Winkler; and seated, Arthur Kling. Bernard Berman, Lewis D. historic event with eyewitness Cantor David Lipp Cole and Murrell Kasden?. If you can confirm the identity accounts and music.” of the two people we’re unsure of, please call Frankye Gordon, 238-2735, or email community [email protected]. For more information contact Editor’s note: As we hurried to get the paper out last month, I MATT GOLDBERG, recognized Lewis Cole, but put him JCRC DIRECTOR in the wrong position in the cutline. Several of you called me on it. I at 502-238-2707 apologize. Shiela Steinman Wallace 8 Community  October 25, 2013  21 HESHVAN 5774 Fun-filled Happy Days event raises $163,175 for 2014 Campaign

by Shiela Steinman Wallace from JCC and Community newspaper jokes. Editor, Community archives, those in attendance went from When it came time for the Campaign display to display looking for pictures of message, Gordon was straightforward. hen 2014 Federation Cam- themselves and their friends and shar- He reminded that people really came paign Chair Doug Gordon ing memories of the times when the pho- to this event to raise money. “When we announced the Happy Days tos were taken. publish the pictures and tell the stories W Are Here Again event for They also had the opportunity to and share with the community what we community members age 65 and older, greet and share with old friends, some had,” Gordon said, “I just want to be able he made several promises: This would of whom they hadn’t seen in a long time. to say that everybody here participated be a Campaign event unlike any other And of course, no event is complete with- and made some kind of gift.” in recent memory, it would be fun and out good Jewish food, including bagels, Those in attendance responded to his that people would be able to make their cream cheese and herring. appeal. That night, the group pledged Campaign pledges that night like they The formal program, which Gordon $163,175 to the 2014 Federation Cam- would have at an old-fashioned Cam- emceed, added to the fun. A trivia game paign. paign event of years gone by. He kept his included questions like list some Jewish As people left, some were overheard promises. delis and bakeries that have long since saying that they hope there would be People arrived to find the Jewish Com- closed and some of the Jewish teen clubs more fun-filled Campaign events like munity Center auditorium filled with that existed long ago. He also recruited a this one in the future. Campaign Chair Doug Gordon emceed the event. old photos from years gone by. Culled group of old timers to share some Jewish

Margie Baker, Bert Klein, Marie Hertzman and David Klein

Arnold Schneider and Pinky Shapero Annette Sagerman and Bob Kohn

Margie Kohn and Leon Wahba Doug and Karen Gordon and Harold Gordon

Madelne and Jerry Abramson Sherry and Rudd Kaufman

Jane Goldstein Ed Cohen and Sam Gordon

Arlene and Herbie Kaufman Dale and David Hyman Phil Levy and Pinky Shapero

Arnold Levitz and Doug Gordon David and Barbara Gordon PHOTOS BY TED WIRTH October 25, 2013  21 HESHVAN 5774  Community 9

T h a n k s g i v i n g &C h a n u k a h M e n u

One week’s worth of food for a needy family One month of Jewish camp for a child in Ukraine $60

An independent living$100 skills workshop

for a disabled Israeli

One month of rides$180 to the doctor for a senior who no longer drives

A one-year Hebrew$180 school scholarship

for a Louisville child Preparation for an unemployed adult to become job ready $750

Six months of counseling$500 for a troubled teen

and family $1,800

This Chanukah, make sure there is a helping for everyone

This year, for the only time in our lifetimes, Chanukah starts on Thanksgiving. No one should be in want for either holiday. So as you make your plans, please include something for the Louisville 2014 FederationCampaign. Every donation, large or small, can help a person in genuine need to put food on the table, to ensure children and adults have warm clothing for the winter, to get the counseling and help needed to return an individual to a productive life. Donate at www.jewishlouisville.org today.

http://www.jewishlouisville.org/ together we do CONTACT: Mary Jean Timmel at 502-238-2739 or extraorDinary things. [email protected] 10 Community  October 25, 2013  21 HESHVAN 5774 Rae Ringel coaches Federation Campaign volunteers on effective communication by Shiela Steinman Wallace On Thursday, October 17, at Austin’s, Editor, Community Rae Ringel, one of the best executive coaches and leadership trainers in the n many congregations, when an in- country, told a group of volunteers for dividual reads or chants from Torah, Louisville’s 2014 Campaign that the leg- the gabbai at his/her side reading acy of the gabbai tzedakah is theirs and I from the vocalized text. If a mistake they should be proud of the work they is made, the gabbai tells the reader, who do. Ringel also worked with the group, then goes back and reads the text cor- offering strategies to help everyone be- rectly before proceeding. come more effective communicators The gabbai is a position of honor and and offered pointers that will help them respect in the community and is respon- succeed in their work for the Campaign sible for ensuring that the Torah reader as they inspire others to take action and doesn’t make a mistake in sharing the support the efforts of the community. sacred words with the congregation. One of the keys to this success is that Did you know that most Jewish com- no one should ask someone else for a gift munities had another leader who filled a until they have made their own commit- position of honor and respect to which ment, so Campaign Chair Doug Gor- many aspired? That position was the don asked those in attendance to make Campaign Chair Doug Gordon Guest speaker Rae Ringel gabbai tzedakah, and the office holder their own commitments. The group re- was in charge of the community’s fund- sponded, and $30,000 was raised that raising campaign. night.

Rabbi Laura Metzger and Stuart Goldberg Amy Wisotsky and YAD Co-Chair Keren Benabou

Myrle Davis with Leon and Helen Wahba PHOTOS BY TED WIRTH

You are Invited to the 2014 Jewish Federation of Louisville

Major Gifts Jeff Glazer Board Chair Karen Abrams Melanie Pell sunday champagne Brunch featured guest dottie bennett

A special champagne brunch to thank our major donors for continuing to support the Louisville Jewish Community.

rd november 3 , 2013 Rabbi Laura Metzger Harvey Liebschutz Amy Wisotsky ten thirty in the morning starks building, 455 S. 4th St., Louisville, KY 40202

Complimentary Valet Parking. Suggested donation is $36 per person. Fair market value of the event is $54 per person. Vaad approved option available upon advance request by October 30, 2013.

RSVP by October 30, 2013 to Mary Jean Timmel at (502) 238-2739.

Jewish Federation OF LOUISVILLE

Helen Wahba Glenn Levine, Rae Ringel and Doug Gordon October 25, 2013  21 HESHVAN 5774  Community 11 Kristallnacht at 75: Pogrom as Prelude Community-wide program will be Sunday, November 10, 7 p.m. at AJ by Cantor David Lipp oration every five years. Sunday night, Ann Dorzback. Others, who were very day of celebration for the Nazis – a per- Congregation Adath Jeshurun November 10, at 7 p.m. will be the third young at the time – Carl Bensinger, Dan fect pretext for a pogrom 15 years later. time I’ve kept that promise. Streit and Fred Gross –primarily will We will also hear from grandchildren hen Ilse and Mike Meyer, z”l, As most who could have given share experiences of their parents. of those who survived. Rachel Klein will were alive, I promised them first-person testimony are no longer Fred Gross’ parents left Germany in share her great grandfather’s letter to her I would make sure there was with us, we need to hear from those lo- 1923 soon after the famous Beer Hall grandfather Elias, witness to the expul- W a Kristallnacht commem- cally who remain, Hans Bensinger and Putsch that made the 9th of November a sion of Polish Jews from Germany and the tragic limbo in which most found themselves, trapped in a no-man’s-land JCSA honors Matt Goldberg with Rodkin Fellowship between two virulently anti-Semitic nations. by Shiela Steinman Wallace forward to seeing this time. me, personally. As a JCRC professional,” Ilse and Mike Meyer’s granddaughter Editor, Community “To be chosen for this fellowship, Jew- he added, I spend a lot of my time de- Monica Meyer, studying to be a rabbi ish Community of Louisville President fending Israel, promoting Israel and ad- and serving as an intern at Temple Sha- Matt Goldberg, the director of Lou- and CEO Stu Silberman had to recom- vocating for Israeli interests.” lom, will share her own thoughts of her isville’s Jewish Community Relations mend me and wrote a letter in support “When I received the news from a grandparents’ families’ experiences. Council, is one of just eight Jewish proof my application,” Goldberg said. “I also JCSA Board member,” Goldberg said, Finally, one of Fred Whittaker’s stu- fessionals in North America to be hon- had to write an essay about why I want “I was absolutely thrilled for myself and dents will share a teaching from the one ored this year by the Jewish Communal to be a Jewish professional and why it’s also for the community. This will really man who taught the Holocaust more Service Association of North America. important to me. be another bridge between the Louis- extensively than any in recent history, Goldberg; KB Goodkin, director of “I really just spoke from the heart,” he ville Jewish community and Israel. I will Ernie Marx. young leadership and programming for continued. “Being a Jewish communal make plenty of contacts; I’ll be meeting The participation of clergy from every the Jewish Federation of Northeastern professional is important to me, and I with Israelis; and I hope to bring some synagogue and the Concert Choir of Bal- New York; Joanne E. Lippert, co-direc- love what I do, and being in Israel and of their knowledge and programs back lard High School will set the tone for the tor of adult senior services for the Jewish experiencing Israel is an important part to the Jewish Community of Louisville.” evening. Family and Children’s Service of Greater of my professional aspirations and for The community is invited. Philadelphia; and Rebecca Michelle Voorwinde, co-director of strategy and community engagement for The Bronf- man Fellowships in New York City, will receive the Bernard Rodkin Professional MerryDevelopment Israel Fellowships, which provide an opportunity for increasing knowledge and understanding of Israeli society and its social welfare system. MITZMMIMThe recipients, IwhoI currentlyTZTT work ZZVAH in a JCSA Member Federation or Na- tional Jewish Community Organization agency in the United States or Canada, participate in a 10-day Professional De- Merry velopment Experience in Israel, which will enhance their community organiza- 2013 tion skills and career development. MITZVAH Larry Moses, a founding director MERRY MITZVAH PREVIEW 2013: Opportunities for of the Wexner Foundation, and Barry hands-on involvement making the holiday season Shrage, president of CJP, Greater Bos- brighter for those in need. Some projects need help ton’s Jewish Federation, will be honored NOW! Check the dates! with the Mandelkorn Distinguished Ser- vice Award that annually recognizes significant and sustained contributions to 1) “HANUKAH HELPERS”: contact Temple 7) Home of the Innocents: Read to and bake 15) December 24: 8 volunteers to serve lunch at Jewish community organization prac- Shalom 458-4739 or JFCS 452-6341 TODAY cookies with medically fragile residents. Dec. St Vincent DePaul 1:30-1, 1026 S. Jackson Street. tice. for your list! Gifts must be returned to Temple 25 at 10 a.m. at 1100 E. Market St. This is FUN!!! A great family and friend option. Aliza Craimer Elias, director of San Shalom by November 18! Start baking or Francisco’s JCRC’s Institute for Curricu- preparing frozen soups and casseroles for Ronald 8) December 3: Musicians needed for Hosparus 16) December 25: Ronald McDonald House 9 am lum Services, and Mindy Jakir Manela, McDonald House, Wellsprings or Volunteers of Children’s Holiday Party from 5:30-6:30 at breakfast, only a few spots left. executive director of the Pearlstone America (these groups love small serving soups St Matthews Baptist Church –holiday music Center in Reisterstown, MD, will re- with flip lids to microwave and eat). preferred** (also December 24 and 25th). 16) December 25: Join Temple Shalom to ceive JCSA Young Professional Awards, provide lunch and cheer at Maryhurst Girls Home which recognize the exemplary service to their agencies and communities by 2) November 17: Join us to prepare and serve 9)December 8: Join us for a Holiday brunch at contact [email protected] or 637-3547 to talented individuals, nominated by their dinner Sunday night for 70 family members from Wellspring’s Concord House 3337 Breckinridge participate. colleagues, who are dedicated to profes- 4-6 at Volunteers of America Family Emergency Lane 1-3; contact Amy for the WISH LIST (8 16) December 25: 8-10 volunteers needed to sional careers in the Jewish community. Shelter @ 1321 S. Preston during America Feeds ladies need gifts). serve lunch at St Vincent DePaul Open Hand The awards will be presented in a cer- the Homeless Week. Kitchen, 1026 S. Jackson (younger teens welcome emony at Hebrew Union College in Jeru- 10) December 8: Mitzvah Food-A-Thon. Drop salem on Sunday, November 10. with families). “The eight dedicated professionals we 3) Month of November: Send warm gloves, off cookies, casseroles, “pop top” soups in Temple jackets, hats, UNDERWEAR for Homeless auditorium from 10-12 to take to various agencies. cite this year are all, in one way or an- 16) December 25: Meet at Temple at 1pm to CHILDREN or gloves, hats, underwear, coats for other, educators, communicators, am- make sandwiches for St Vincent DePaul, RSVP 11) December 13: bassadors, advocates and philanthro- Homeless Adults to Temple. Baby products and BE AN ELF!!! Wrap presents at Rabbidaj@gmail or 423-1818 to get your food pists,” said Charish, who is the National Diapers of all sizes needed too. for Brooklawn/Bellewood children at 2125 assignments. Director of Development, American Goldsmith Lane. Need 8-10 people each shift 10- Friends of Bar-Ilan University. “And they 4) ALWAYS NEEDED: unused toiletries, linens, 12 and 12-2. 16) December 25: 5 volunteers to serve lunch at represent the thousands of their peers parka type coats for outside-homeless men, new who tirelessly serve the Jewish commu- Cathedral of the Assumption Soup Kitchen 10:45- 12) December 16, 17, 18: Assemble food baskets nities of North America and around the socks, uniforms, school supplies, diapers, baby 1:15. world.” equipment ,diapers - drop off at Temple office. with Schuhmann Center from 9:30-12 at 2nd “It’s a good cross section of the Jew- and Liberty Christ Episcopal Church . Bring your 16) December 25: Musicians needed to play at ish professional community,” Goldberg 5)Catholic Charities Project: Catholic Charities group!. Hosparus Inpatient Unit. said, “and I think the organizers did a has been providing assistance for 38 years to good job of getting something for each immigrants of 20-40 countries and could use 13) December 17: help with holiday dinner for 16) December 25: Various dates in December to of us. We had input into our itinerary. As your help. A great family or group project is to HIV individuals and families at an Interfaith Serve lunch at Cathedral of the Assumption Soup a JCRC professional, the things that are Adopt a Family OR A Senior through Catholic Dinner. Also collecting tins of cookies, Kitchen (5 volunteers) from 10:45-1:15, Must be important to me are seeing Arab-Israeli children’s gifts, hats, and gloves. Contact Aaron 16. Call Amy 425-0373. cooperation, and as a campaign profes- Charities (gifts and food) this month. Call Chris sional, the things I want to see are what Clements @ 636-9263 extension 125. Guldenschuh at [email protected] for info. the JDC [Joint Distribution Committee] RSVP to Amy Benovitz and JAFI [Jewish Agency] are doing.” 6) Home of the Innocents: Collecting Diapers 14) December 24: 2 shifts of volunteers 11-1 at 425-0373. The last time Goldberg was in Israel and books for all ages for Home of the Innocents. and 2-4 for playroom hosts in the Volunteers of was 18 years ago. At that time, he stud- When I contacted them these were their biggest America Family Emergency Shelter Playroom! ied and visited places like Yad Vashem needs. Drop off at Temple. 1321 S. Preston. and Masada, but he did not make it to Haifa and Tel Aviv, places he’s looking 12 Community  October 25, 2013  21 HESHVAN 5774

Benabou also said they are looking for- children in BBYO and people from every YAD CHAIRS ward to working together. synagogue and denomination. Continued from page 1 “The year that we are planning is “By having a more diverse commit- creative and committed to the future of shaping out to be a really amazing expe- tee,” she concluded, “I hope to plan a our community. Ben’s already taking the rience,” Vaughan said. year full of events that engage every lead with the Uniquely Jewish series of He hopes to inspire people to “feel young adult. … We need to bring the events we introduced last year, and we, more invested in the Campaign than just community together.” as a community recognized his accom- writing a check. They need to feel that Benabou moved to Louisville from Is- plishments and potential by awarding they get something out of it.” By sup- rael about six years ago. him the 2013 Lewis W. Cole Young Lead- porting the Campaign, he added, “you She served in the IDF (Israel Defense ership Award. get a community that’s strong, viable Forces) for six years, and earned the “Keren, too, accepted leadership re- and here to support you and to support rank of captain in the intelligence force. sponsibilities for our Jewish commu- itself.” Benabou is a real estate agent. She nity,” he continued, “by co-chairing last Our Jewish community is very di- has also taken some courses at the Uni- year’s YAD Campaign event. She was verse, Vaughan observed. “We do so versity of Louisville, studying economics also our featured speaker at our trap- many different things across the com- and enjoys working out regularly with a shooting event. munity for so many organizations for trainer at the JCC. “We’re very lucky to have both of them so many purposes, you can always find She and her husband, Yariv, have two on board,” he concluded. “I’m delighted something that meets your needs. daughters, Lia and Shylee. to have them as members of our team.” “I want people to understand that you While they haven’t had much time to have to be involved if you expect things Ben Vaughan plan yet, both have accepted the lead- to change,” he added, and challenged Vaughan explained that he decided ership roles because of their commit- YAD members to get involved and work to accept the position of YAD co-chair ment to the community. Vaughan and for the changes they would like to see. now because, “It is the time in my life to Benabou echoed the sentiment, add- take on more responsibility and to take ing that there are many ways to get in- the initiative. In previous years, a lot has volved. She called on YAD members to been done, but there is a lot more that step forward “to chair or co-chair an can be done.” event, serve on a committee for an event” Vaughan is assertive, analytical, en- or attend an event or two. Learn more gaging and affable. He explained that about the community and the extraordi- much of who he is today is due to his nary things we do together. parents’ influence. “They raised me to question, to challenge authority, so I Keren Benabou guess my propensity for ‘rocking the Although she is relatively new to Lou- boat’ stems from that.” isville, Benabou agreed to serve as YAD Growing up, he was the only Jewish co-chair because she knows the Cam- student in his school and had his first paign is important. “I really do care for experience with anti-Semitism while at- the community,” she said. “I really want tending high school in Bowling Green, my kids to grow up in a culturally rich KY. As a teen, he traveled to Nashville community.” every week where he participated in a Since Benabou grew up in Israel, be- group of similarly situated students (the ing Jewish was easy. Almost everyone only Jew in their respective schools). around her was Jewish and Jewish prac- Clearly, his solidarity with others of tices like kashrut were the norm. In Lou- the Jewish faith began early. And it con- isville, the situation is very different. tinued throughout college when he at- While she and her family practice Ju- tended the University of Louisville pur- daism in their home, “It’s not enough,” suing bachelor’s and master’s degrees in she said. “I want my daughters to social- electrical engineering. ize with Jewish kids … and to do things While at U of L, he was active in Hil- in the community, at the JCC and in the lel and served as its representative on synagogues so they can grow up as Jew- the JCL’s Jewish Community Relations ish as they can.” Council. Moreover, he was a campus vol- Here, she explained, it takes all of us unteer for the JCL’s Annual Campaign. working together to ensure the survival Hillel also afforded him the opportunity of the Jewish community. She is plan- to attend the Spitzer Institute, a con- ning to use her leadership skills, and vention for college students that is run work with Ben in conjunction with the Jewish Council “First and foremost,” she continued, for Public Affairs Plenum. He also con- “we need a successful Campaign. I want ducted Israel advocacy both on campus our community to understand how im- and in the community. portant it is to participate and support Once college was behind him, and it.” To achieve that goal, Benabou wants after some extensive world travels, he “to have more people at the YAD event, returned to Louisville and began to par- to raise more money than last year, and ticipate in the Jewish Federation’s Young to make sure the people who attend have Adult Division, supporting the Annual fun.” Campaign every year and coordinating To ensure YAD’s success, Benabou the call center for Super Sunday in 2007. also wants to increase the diversity of Last year, Vaughan proposed a num- the YAD Committee. “I want to try to get ber of ideas for different kinds of Cam- people from all segments of our com- paign events and they became the seeds munity,” she said, “those in their 20’s for the Uniquely Jewish Event Series, and early 30’s, families with children in some of which Vaughan chaired. preschool programs, families with older Remember the one place for all your piano needs... KlezmerFest rocked the shul by Shiela Steinman Wallace Du Shein and Tum Balalaika. Editor, Community The Maxwell Street Klezmer Band “SIMPLY GRAND & invited Cantors David Lipp and Sharon he sounds of Jewish music filled Hordes to join them on selected pieces. VINTAGE PIANO WORKS” Temple Shalom and spilled out KlezmerFest 2013 also feature home into the parking lot on Sunday, cooked Jewish foods like potato kugel, T October 13, as the congregation matzah ball soup, rugelach, Mandelbrot Piano Sales & Services, New & Used, Best Prices presented its annual KlezmerFest. and babka. For the kids, there were out- The Red Sea Pedestrians took the side bouncies, games, crafts and pizza. Courteous, Dependable stage first, presenting a program of Kudos to the KlezmerFest Commit- mostly original music and setting an en- tees. Helene Kramer Longton was Klez- Professional Registered Technicians ergetic pace. merFest chair and emcee; Judy Sharp, Tuning, Repair, Restoration, Moving, Storage The internationally renowned Max- KlezmerFest co-chair and Temple Sha- well Street Klezmer Band followed with lom president; Kathy Karr, music chair; Lessons, Teacher Referral, Sheet Music a mix of more traditional Klezmer pieces Andi Callum, KlezmerKids activities and some less familiar offerings. At dif- chair and Paula O’Connell, Food Com- Matt Grossman, Piano Craftsman ferent times during the performance, mittee chair. (502) 423-0105 Google Us! they encouraged the audience to get up There were many other volunteers and dance the Hora or to sing along with who helped with this program. the chorus on classics like Bei Mir Bist October 25, 2013  21 HESHVAN 5774  Community 13 Pell returns home to Louisville to represent AJC in the region by Shiela Steinman Wallace tions Council has long been active with She has served as a Board member Editor, Community JCPA, and has often taken leadership for several organizations including the roles within the organization. Greater Washington Region Clean Cities here are a number of national “We work with JCPA,” Pell said. “They Coalition, the Interfaith Conference of Jewish organizations that advo- do incredible work, but they have a Metropolitan Washington and the Alli- cate for Israel, contesting misre- broad agenda and put greater emphasis ance of Latinos and Jews, among others. T presentations about Israel, advo- on some domestic issues like poverty. Prior to joining the AJC staff in 2001, cating for the continuation of close Ameri- “We work with them on issues like she worked as a Public Interest Law Ini- can/Israeli strategic, diplomatic, defense immigration reform and other domestic tiative intern for the Chicago Lawyers’ and economic ties and on many levels. issues,” she continued. “We also collabo- Committee for Civil Rights under Law; One of those organizations is the rate with them a lot on interfaith issues. a certified mediator for landlord tenant American Jewish Committee. Founded We’re more international, and they’re disputes in Cook County, IL; a judicial in 1906, the AJC is a global Jewish advo- more domestic. We complement each intern and a legal clinic intern. cacy organization, with its main office other quite well.” For more information about AJC, visit in New York, 22 regional offices spread On Israel advocacy and keeping a fo- www.ajc.org or email Pell at pellm@ajc. across North America and nine over- cus on the threat posed by Iran, AIPAC’s org. Melanie Pell seas posts. Recently, the agency began and AJC’s work are complementary. exploring a new strategy: engaging com- AIPAC is an outspoken public advocate munities without offices to establish for Israel. AJC works more behind the connections across regions where they scenes, building long-term relationships have not traditionally had active repre- with groups and governments interna- sentation. tionally, identifying common issues and Overseeing this effort is Melanie Ma- working together on them. ron Pell who has chosen to return home One of AJC’s more visible programs to Louisville to begin this new phase of is Project Interchange. This program her work. brings leaders from all walks of life from Pell has been away from Louisville for many different countries on educational 15 years and is excited about returning trips to Israel. They’ve taken American and reconnecting with friends and the national, state and local elected officials; Jewish community. student leaders, faculty and administra- For the last six and a half years, Pell tors from universities; Chinese educa- has been the director of AJC’s Washing- tors; imams from India; German parlia- ton Region. She described her new posi- mentarians; Latino leaders and others. tion, director of regional engagement, as Altogether, AJC puts together around 30 an experiment – an opportunity for her trips a year. to work from her home in an area where “I’ve staffed four trips,” Pell said, “and AJC doesn’t have an established office. I tell people if you don’t come home con- “Part of the job,” she said, “is creating fused, we’ve failed. Our goal is to present a vision for what a presence looks like an unvarnished look at Israel. We meet where we don’t have a physical office. with Israeli and Palestinian leaders and AJC has closed a few offices in the past spend a day in Ramallah. We want them few years, and we’re working with some to meet Palestinians, Arab Israelis, set- of the communities where offices have tlers, activists, business leaders, aca- been closed to envision a new model of demics and immigrants in absorption engagement.” centers. We want them to see the whole For Pell, that means looking at every- picture and form their own opinions.” thing from programming and connect- Once participants return to their We’re CPA strategists! ing to people to online advocacy and get- homes, the AJC maintains an alumni ting more people to Global Forum, AJC’s network that offers regular phone brief- When you put Welenken CPAs on your team, you annual conference in Washington, D.C. ings, newsletters and things to keep the gain a partner that is focused on your overall She’s eager to engage people who are in- participants connected. “Really remark- terested in advocacy, interfaith and in- able things come out of it,” Pell observed, financial well-being. tergroup work and diplomatic outreach. including city-to-city and university “We’re trying to figure out how to cre- partnerships. “The impact is very real.” Specializing in personalized accounting services ate experiences like that in places where Pell is eager to identify possible partic- there is no office,” she said. “It’s entre- ipants for Project Interchange seminars for businesses, associations, and individuals, preneurial in many ways, which is fun from the Kentucky area. In fact, the we are ready to go to work for you. for me and it’s a challenge, because it’s University of Louisville Provost Shirley a great big country and there are many Willihnganz is confirmed to participate places we can explore.” in a Project Interchange seminar for Pell likes to describe the AJC as, “the University Provosts in January. voice to the non-Jewish world for Jewish Pell, the daughter of Anne and Mel issues and concerns, focusing heavily on Maron, grew up in Louisville. She is the international. Throughout the con- married to Ken Pell. She earned her BA, tinent, where there are embassies and magna cum laude, in fine arts from the consular corps, we’re always trying to University of Louisville and her J.D. with 502 585 3251 www.welenken.com convey our issues. honors from Chicago-Kent College of “Israel is front and center,” she con- Law. She has been admitted to the Bar United States Postal Service tinued. 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by Shiela Steinman Wallace There are four Merry Mitzvah proj- unteers of America and preparing and There are also many opportunities Editor, Community ects scheduled for November. “Hanu- serving meals at the VOA shelter on No- throughout the month of December to kah Helpers,” the Jewish Family & Ca- vember 17. provide gifts and supplies, perform mu- he calendar may say it is only reer Services/Temple Shalom program During November, The Temple is col- sic, cook and bake, serve food and make the end of October, but this to provide Chanukah gifts and winter lecting supplies for the homeless includ- parties. For a complete list of opportu- year, that means Chanukah is clothing for children in need in the Jew- ing warm gloves, hats and underwear nities and information about who to T right around the corner. The ish community, is already underway. for adults and children; baby products contact for each, see ad, page 11. If no first candle is November 27, the night Pick up your dreidel at Temple Shalom and diapers; as well as toiletries, linens, contact is listed, please contact Amy Be- before Thanksgiving. And if Chanukah today. Each dreidel has a fictional name parka-style coats for homeless men, new novitz, 425-0373. is so close, that must mean it is time for of a child, the child’s real age and his/her socks, uniforms and school supplies. Merry Mitzvah 2013. real list of needs. You do the shopping Co-chaired by Amy Benovitz and and return the gifts to Temple Shalom Rabbi David, this year’s program offers by November 18. Hadassah made floral arrangements at a wide variety of mitzvah projects and Other Merry Mitzvah projects in- lots of volunteers are need to meet the cluding cooking and baking for Ronald pre-Sukkot party in the JCC’s sukkah needs. McDonald House, Wellspring and Vol- by Heidi Bennett branches of the sukkah roof. On the cool evening of September 16, Hadassah is the Women’s Zionist Or- 19 women joined together for Louisville ganization of America and is a volunteer Hadassah’s pre-Sukkot party inside the organization that inspires a passion for Jewish Community Center’s Sukkah. and commitment to its partnership with Attendees were a mix of women from the land and people of Israel. Louisville’s throughout the Jewish community, in- chapter of Hadassah hosts social events cluding several mother-daughter pairs. throughout the year while informing The women started the evening with women with updates about Israel and a delicious homemade meal prepared also includes programs tailored towards by Michall Goldman. After the dinner, local women. Nanz and Kraft held a flower-arranging If you are a national Hadassah mem- workshop where participants were able ber, or would like to become a mem- to make personal fall floral arrange- ber, and want to be part of Louisville’s ments in glass vases to take home for chapter of Hadassah, please email Heidi their own sukkot. The evening was filled Bennett at Heidi.Louisville.Hadassah@ with creativity, laughter, and chit-chat gmail.com to be added to the mailing under the stars that shone through the list. Superintendent Hargens spoke at NCJW’s opening meeting by Joyce Bridge The National Council of Jewish Women, Louisville Section, held its opening meeting on Wednesday, Sep- tember 25, at the Olmsted. The guest speaker was Dr. Donna Hargens, superintendent of the Jefferson County Public School (JCPS) for the past two years. NCJW President Sue Paul opened the meeting and thanked Membership Co- Vice Presidents Joyce Bridge and Jan Glaubinger for planning the luncheon and program. Janie Hyman gave the blessing and Marcia Frank introduced the guest speaker. Hargens’ focus is on raising achievement for all students, and she began her presentation by stating that two years ago, she and JCPS set a goal to become the best urban school district in the nation. Using a three-step process – strategy, structure, and action – she outlined the steps she and school system took with the development of their Strategic Plan: Vision 2015. To succeed, the plan Superintendent Donna Hargens calls for a commitment from the community and families to work with JCPS The meeting continued with Paul’s to ensure that all students receive the ex- president’s report on the section’s 26th tended learning time and support they annual sale of Shopping Spree cards, need to master the learning expected of the upcoming Fashion Encore sale and them. recent grants and bequests. She thanked She gave an insightful and informa- Karen Kohn and Betsy Prussian, Shop- tive recap of the progress being made ping Spree co-chairs, Ellen Rosenbloom, as JCPS moves forward with the plan’s grants chairperson, and Ellen Shaikun implementation, and she shared some and Shelley Meyers for their work on the ideas being proposed for future inno- 2014-2015 membership directory. vations. Following her speech, Hargens Rosenbloom reported on NCJW’s as- answered questions and shared her hope sistance with Gilda’s Club summer camp that JCPS’ progress would be reflected for children whose lives are affected by in state test results to be announced cancer, and Paul made a request for vol- shortly. In fact, the Department of Edu- unteers for the new Court Watch project cation’s Unbridled Learning Assessment to monitor the handling of child abuse and Accountability Test scores released cases in the Jefferson County Family on September 27 did show improvement Courts that will begin in the spring. across the JCPS district. Together, we do extraordinary things. Please make a generous gift to the 2014 Federation Campaign so we can continue to make a difference in people’s lives. October 25, 2013  21 HESHVAN 5774  Community 15 Shalom Baby is back in Louisville abies love music, and the Jew- Do you know of a baby recently born ish Community Center’s Shalom into or adopted by a Jewish family in Baby crew certainly loved hear- Louisville? If so, please send contact in- B ing Cantor Sharon Hordes sere- formation to Jennifer Tuvlin at jtuvlin@ nade them during a music session held jewishlouisville.org so she can welcome at Keneseth Israel on Monday, October the new arrival to the community. 14. Shalom Baby provides welcome bas- Parents and caregivers shared stories, kets for the newest members of our com- helpful tips and socialized while the ba- munity and the JCC would love to in- bies were hearing live Jewish music. The clude them in this special group. Shalom sentiment was that it is very important Baby is intended for babies, 12 months to start making Jewish connections this and younger, and their caregivers. Once early in their child’s life. The music ses- they age out, PJ Library programing is sions will begin on a more regular basis a wonderful stepping stone for them as in December, on Sunday mornings, after toddlers. Chanukah. Several YAD members attended Access event at Keeneland On October 20, young adults from the role of track spokespeople, explain- Louisville, Lexington and Cincinnati ing how racing works and the different met for a regional Young Adult Division types of bets. event at Keenland Racetrack. Before the The event was a joint program be- call to post, everyone enjoyed a tailgate tween the Jewish Federation of Louis- lunch on The Hill while meeting people ville, Jewish Federation of the Bluegrass The Jewish Community of Louisville gratefully from throughout the region. and Access Cincinnati. The groups look acknowledges donations to the following It was the first time at a horse racing forward to planning more regional track for many from Cincinnati, so those events in the future. from Louisville and Lexington took on JCC SECOND CENTURY FUNDS AND OTHER ENDOWMENTS

IDA AND BERNHARD BEHR HOLOCAUST IRVIN AND BETTY ZEGART SENIOR MEMORIAL EDUCATION FUND ADULT FUND Memory of AARON CHASE Memory of FAYE DAVIS Memory of FAYE DAVIS Memory of HARRY SHAPIRA Joy & Claus Behr Recovery of STEVE ZEITMAN Bonnie & Murray Toborowsky JOSEPH FINK B.B.Y.O. COMMUNITY SERVICE Honor of the Bar Mitzvah of the GRANDSON SCHOLARSHIP FUND (BENNETT) OF SHELLIE BENOVITZ Memory of MARY HEINS Honor of the Bar Mitzvah of the GRANDSON Memory of BARBARA LILIANFIELD (ANDREW) OF RUTH & RON GREENBERG Diana Fink & David Smith Honor of the marriage of the DAUGHTER (KIM) of BONNIE & MURRAY TOBOROWSKY STANLEY & MARY LEE FISCHER YOUTH Shirley & Don Katz ACTIVITIES FUND Memory of FAYE P. DAVIS The Jewish Community of Louisville also Drew Fischer Gratefully acknowledges donations to the following Mary Lee & Stan Fischer 2014 FEDERATION ANNUAL CAMPAIGN SADYE AND MAURICE GROSSMAN COMMUNITY Honor of DOUG GORDON SERVICE CAMP FUND Arlene & Harvey Kaufman Memory of HARRY SHAPIRA Memory of SHIRLEY MARKUS Helane Grossman Hannah & Leslie Davis and Family Memory of BLEMA BAER James Davis & Family Recovery of DAVID CARNEY Memory of AARON CHASE CENTERSTAGE Memory of HARRY SHAPIRA Honor of JAKE LATTS Honor of the birthday of STUART SNYDER Gail & Mark Oppenheimer Honor of the birthday of ZALMAN WEINBERG Honor of the Bat Mitzvah of HANNAH SARI WITTENSTEIN JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER Judie & Erwin Sherman MEMORY OF FAYE DAVIS Memory of FAYE DAVIS Honor of the Bar Mitzvah of JAKE LATTS Terrie Sherman Memory of MICHAEL WALLACE Lillian & Jerry Seligman FLORENCE KREITMAN ISAACS SUMMER CAMP FUND JEWISH FILM FESTIVAL Honor of the birthday of SIDNEY HYMSON Recovery of ED BORNSTEIN Lois, Jeff, Aaron & Daniel Gushin Jan & Alan Glaubinger Arthur David Kreitman Jewish Music Fund Honor of the birthday of LOIS GUSHIN JAY LEVINE YOUTH FUND Barbara & Sidney Hymson Memory of AARON CHASE Lindsey, David, Sophie & Ethan Rossen LOUIS LEVY FILM & THEATER ARTS FUND Recovery of ED BORNSTEIN PJ LIBRARY Recovery of SHARON CASTER Honor of the birthday of SUSAN CALLEN Wilma & Louis Levy Phyllis & Larry Florman Recovery of WILMA LEVY Ruth & Ron Greenberg Karl Victor ANNE E. SHAPIRA LITERACY INITIATIVE BENJAMIN & BERNICE MAZIN VISUAL ARTS FUND ENDOWMENT FUND (REACH OUT AND Memory of REVA ROSENBERG READ) Judy & Dennis Hummel Memory of BLEMA BAER Memory of AARON CHASE Memory of FAYE DAVIS Anne Shapira

3600 Dutchmans Lane • Louisville, KY 40205 • 502.459.0660 • jewishlouisville.org 16 Community  October 25, 2013  21 HESHVAN 5774 Israeli group quietly feeding Syrian refugees in Jordan by Ben Sales tion says it has provided approximately AFRAQ, Jordan, October 21, $100,000 worth of supplies to refugees 2013 (JTA) – The purple plas- who have escaped Syria’s brutal civil tic sacks fill two rooms in the war. M otherwise sparsely furnished But because Syria and Israel techni- headquarters of a Jordanian NGO, cally have been at war for four decades, awaiting distribution to Syrian refugees discretion and security are paramount already lined up on the sidewalk. in IsraAid’s Jordanian operation. Most They contain an array of staple dry aid workers interviewed requested an- goods – lentils, pasta, powdered milk, onymity, as did the Jordanian nongov- tea – as well as a range of hygiene prod- ernmental organization that is IsraAid’s ucts like soap and detergent, enough partner on the ground. Working with for 250 refugee families. But before the Israelis, they say, could endanger their goods were handed out, one thing will work and the lives of the refugees they be removed – the word “Jewish.” help. Going sack by sack with a pair of scis- Israelis may travel freely to Jordan, sors, an aid worker begins to cut. but when the IsraAid delegation crossed “We don’t announce with trumpets the border on Friday, it brought a letter that we’re Israeli,” the worker says. from the Jordanian NGO that would fa- “There’s no need for that. Once you let cilitate the distribution as well as a list of that cat out of the bag, everything starts individuals in its party. to blow up.” A police escort joined the group’s The sacks are paid for by IsraAid, an bumpy ride through northern Jordan, Israeli nonprofit that provides disaster past small villages of flat-roofed houses, Syrian refugees in the Jordanian city of Mafraq collect supplies funded by IsraAid, an Israeli humanitarian aid relief and humanitarian aid across the lemon groves and vegetable fields. In the organization, and distributed through a local Jordanian NGO. world. The group has provided medical distance were the mountains of south- PHOTO BY MICKEY ALON care and psychological services follow- ern Syria. Jordanians are open to it.” set up a month ago 20 minutes outside ing earthquakes in Japan and Haiti, and “We try to work by the book and not After 90 minutes, the delegation ar- Mafraq. Situated under power lines, supplies food and other materials to ref- go under the radar,” says Shachar Za- rives at the Jordanian NGO’s headquar- surrounded by desert and about to be ugees at two camps in Kenya. havi, IsraAid’s founding director, who ters, next to an empty lot filled with trash clouded by a suffocating sandstorm, IsraAid began working in Jordan explains that other countries also re- on a side street in this city. The capital the camp is home to 25 families from a early this year. Since then, the organiza- quire extended security checks. “The city of a region of the same name, half of Damascus suburb who had walked 60 Mafraq’s 100,000 residents are refugees miles to the Jordanian border to escape from the conflict next door. the fighting. In total, half a million Syrians have Now they share space in 10 tents with taken refuge in Jordan. Most of them dirty, beige flaps featuring the block are here, in the border region, and most letters U.N.H.C.R. – for United Nations arrived this year. High Commissioner for Refugees – in Directed by a soft-spoken, gray-haired faded blue. Inside one, seven thin mat- retiree working without pay, the Jorda- tresses sit in a square on a tattered rug. nian NGO focuses on aiding the 200,000 A second room, with a small burner and local refugees not living in Zaatri, the piles of pots and pans, serves as the tent massive United Nations refugee camp kitchen. nearby. The director keeps meticulous Although they eagerly crowd the dis- records of the constantly growing num- tribution truck, most refugees appear ber of aid recipients, registering every healthy, if needy. While the distribution new arrival, noting the size of their fam- goes on, one resident insists that the ily and when they last received aid. Sev- workers sit for some coffee. enty volunteers help purchase and pack- But an elderly woman shakes as she age supplies with funds from groups like pulls a deformed hand out of her robe, appy IsraAid. her two fingers wrapped backwards H With the word “Jewish” removed, the and melded into what was left of her purple bags begin to travel in a human palm. After the bombing that caused HANUKKAHHANUKKAH chain down a tight stairwell to the ref- her injury, she joined her children and ugees below, almost all of them women grandchildren on the 60-mile trek. Now wearing long black dresses and match- she says nothing, her wrinkled face and ing hijabs. Bags are loaded onto trucks sunken eyes conveying a resigned help- or carried in hand back to wherever they lessness. WITH OF are staying. Zahavi hopes that within a month, Celebrate GIFTS One woman approaches a volunteer IsraAid can bring social workers to Ma- to explain, through basic Arabic and fraq to help refugees cope with the psy- hand motions, that a relative has cancer. chological trauma. Israelis, Zahavi says, ISRAEL BONDS Where, she asks, can she find medicine? are experts in trauma care after decades “We’re still at this beginning stage,” of dealing with terror attacks. the aid worker later tells JTA. “You’re “My main agenda is to put Israelis on still being inundated with refugees. the ground around the world and show They’re always going to need food until the world that Israel cares about them,” the situation is stable.” he says. The next stop for the IsraAid workers IsraAid receives support from several is Hamra, an impromptu refugee camp see REFUGEES page 17 ש ה

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This is not an offering, which can be made only by prospectus. Read the prospectus carefully before investing to fully evaluate the risks associated with investing in Israel bonds. Issues subject to availability. Member FINRA October 25, 2013  21 HESHVAN 5774  Community 17 Is a common fear of Iran driving Israel and Saudi Arabia together? by Ron Kampeas Israel has long maintained low-level WASHINGTON, October 21 (JTA) -- representations in a few of the smaller Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netan- Arab Gulf states. But any serious break- yahu is hoping the enemy of one’s enemy through would likely hinge on Saudi truly does become a friend. Arabia, which enjoys outsized influence n recent years, Netanyahu has said in the Arab world because of its unpar- the enmity for Iran shared by Israel alleled oil wealth and curatorship of the and the Arab states could become holiest Islamic sites. I a spur to regional reconciliation. Simon Henderson, the director of Last week, in a speech to the Knesset, the Gulf and Energy Policy Program at he noted the “many issues” on which the Washington Institute for Near East Israel and the Arabs have shared inter- Policy, said there had been increased ests could open up “new possibilities,” rapprochement in recent years among including a peace accord with the Pal- Israel, the Saudis and the Gulf states be- estinians. cause of shared concerns over Iran and But while experts say that intelligence the Arab Spring. sharing between Israel and the Persian “For many years, the Israeli Mossad Gulf states has grown in recent years, and the Saudi General Intelligence di- thanks in large part to the facilitation rectorate have maintained a backchan- of the United States, the possibility of a nel communications link,” Henderson breakthrough appears to be overstated. said. “There may be some common inter- Prince Turki bin Faisal al Saud, the est on Iran and how to reply to Muslim Saudi ambassador to Washington from Brotherhood groups,” said Brian Katu- 2005 to 2007, acknowledged his coun- lis, a senior fellow at the liberal Center try’s interest in preventing a nuclear for American Progress. “That doesn’t Iran and tamping down extreme forms mean these countries are going to play of Islamism, but blamed Israeli recalci- ball with Israel. It’s quite a stretch to trance for the failure to achieve a break- imply that this means these countries through in relations. will coordinate” on defense issues with “Israel is kept out particularly as far Israel. see FEAR OF IRAN page 18

REFUGEES nection, they are still grateful for the Continued from page 16 help – no matter its political implica- tions. foundations, but the organization says “You’re talking about hungry people,” some of its donors initially were reluc- she says. “These people are in a dire sit- tant to fund its work in Jordan for fear uation. If I hand someone a can of tuna, of becoming involved in the Syria-Israel do they really care where it’s coming conflict. But the aid worker says that from?” when refugees discover the Israeli con- 18 Community  October 25, 2013  21 HESHVAN 5774 Ukraine Jews see alleged beating of Jewish man as sign of mounting nationalism by Cnaan Liphshiz turing and humiliating the 29-year-old he was not harmed during his arrest, but Mendel Beilis, a Jew that czarist author- Jewish businessman. the Lviv Prosecutor’s Office has opened ities tried to frame for the “ritual mur- IEV, Ukraine, October 22, 2013 It’s an incident that some see as in- a criminal investigation based on medi- der” of a Christian child. Hundreds of (JTA) – The police station on Ste- dicative of rising nationalism and an- cal reports that show his injuries “could local and foreign dignitaries listened as fan Bandera Street in Lviv used ti-Semitism in Ukraine. only have been caused by blows with a speakers related the history of anti-Se- K to be just another government “Many people here want to move away blunt object.” mitic blood libels. building to Dmitry Flekman. from Soviet days to the Western model, Anti-Semitic assaults are rare in “There is anti-Semitism in Ukraine But that changed earlier this month but that can only happen if the funda- Ukraine. But the severity of Flekman’s and we need to fight relentlessly,” Feld- following a nine-hour interrogation by mental rights of law-abiding people like beating and its timing – just days before man told JTA. “But there isn’t the state two detectives, who were accused of tor- me are respected,” Flekman told JTA last a violent nationalist march and a major anti-Semitism that existed a century or week. “To me, it’s a symbol of injustice.” conference on fighting anti-Semitism, even a few decades ago.” Flekman’s ordeal began October 1, both in Kiev – underline the growing Ukrainian Vice Prime Minister Olek- when the officers arrested him on his vulnerability of the Jewish community sandr Vilkul said at the conference that way back from the bank. At the police in a country riven by a cultural and lin- the country has made “huge progress in station, Flekman says, the officers tried guistic divide and beset by growing na- safeguarding minority rights.” But some to extort $10,000 from him. tionalism. critics charge that Ukraine hasn’t done “They picked on me because they “This is a case of anti-Semitism by nearly enough to combat anti-Semitism. thought they could get money out of it, state officials, which makes it extremely Efraim Zuroff, who heads the Si- but it turned anti-Semitic when they serious,” Meylakh Sheykhet, a Jewish mon Wiesenthal Center’s Jerusalem discovered my mother’s maiden name human rights activist, told JTA. “Maybe office, said the street where Flekman is Rosenberg,” he said, adding, “One of western Ukraine has a special anti-Sem- was assaulted, named for the national- them told me he’d do to me what Hitler itism problem; I don’t know. It’s compli- ist Ukrainian politician Bandera, is a did and beat me.” cated.” reminder that Ukraine refuses to fully After the first beating, one of the offi- Lviv is considered the cultural capital confront the lessons of history. The cen- cers urinated on Flekman and fractured of western Ukraine, a Ukrainian-speak- ter has protested the honoring of Ban- his tailbone with blows to the back, Flek- ing region that was part of Poland before dera, whose troops are believed to have man told prosecutors. Flekman also said World War II and is the locus of much of killed thousands of Jews when they were the officers forced him to sit on the floor, the country’s nationalist and xenophobic allies of the Nazis in 1941. explaining the chair “was not for stink- sentiment. Jews primarily reside in the But little progress has been made, as ing Jews.” Russian-speaking East. many Ukrainians consider Bandera a Ukrainian authorities have not named The precursor to the ultranationalist hero because he fought Russian com- either detective. Svoboda party was founded in Lviv in munists in a failed effort to prevent the Flekman eventually was released and the 1990s, and the city remains a hotbed country’s annexation by the Soviet Union. collapsed on the street, where passers-by of support. Svoboda, whose leaders rou- “Glorification of Nazis and extremist helped him get to a hospital. Police said tinely use anti-Semitic slogans and refer nationalism is part of an atmosphere that to Jews as “kikes,” entered parliament affects Jews on the ground,” Zuroff said. for the first time last year, winning 10 Even as guests were convening for the percent of the vote to become the coun- conference, Svoboda was organizing try’s fourth largest party. The party won its annual October 14 march honoring 38 percent of the vote in Lviv, compared Bandera. The march had become an to only 17 percent in Kiev. important date for neo-Nazis since Svo- Oleksandr Feldman, a member of par- boda started organizing it in 2005. This liament and president of the Ukrainian year, the march featured masked men Jewish Committee, declined to com- who clashed with communist protesters ment on the Flekman case, but he ac- in several violent scuffles in Kiev. knowledged that Jews feel increasingly Such activity has been part of a wider targeted by nationalists emboldened by rise of far-right nationalist parties Svoboda’s success. throughout Central and Eastern Eu- “Even if Svoboda is not perpetrating rope in recent years. Hungary’s Jobbik the attacks, their activities strengthen party and Golden Dawn in Greece have the anti-Semitic sentiments we are try- adopted anti-Semitic imagery and slo- ing to counter,” Feldman said. gans as part of their wider resistance to Last week, Feldman organized a con- ethnic minorities and the encroaching ference in Kiev to commemorate the authority of the European Union. 100th anniversary of the acquittal of

FEAR OF IRAN raeli-Palestinian issues, Katulis said, but Continued from page 17 Israel’s insistence on keeping alive the possibility of a military strike on Iran. as Saudi Arabia is concerned because it’s He said the Arabs are deeply divided on keeping itself out,” Turki said this week the issue. at the annual conference of the National In his Knesset speech, which marked Iranian American Council. the 40th anniversary of the 1973 Yom Turki noted that the 2002 Arab League Kippur War, Netanyahu said a main peace offer, which proposed comprehen- takeaway of the war was that preemp- sive peace in exchange for an Israeli re- tion was a valuable tool and should not turn to the 1967 lines, was unrequited. be ruled out. Such talk spooked Turki. “No one has come forward and said “A preemptive strike would be cat- let’s sit down and talk about it,” Turki astrophic for the area and completely said. “If Israel is isolated in the area, it is within the purview of a personality like because it chooses to be isolated.” Mr. Netanyahu,” Turki said. The sticking point is not only Is- October 25, 2013  21 HESHVAN 5774  Community 19 Federation keeps Campaign fundraising expenses low by Stew Bromberg inspire others to action with our newly participation on the invitation and in all dollars needed while incurring the least Vice President and CDO acquired communication skills. communications promoting the event. amount of expense in the process. Jewish Federation of Louisville We raised another $30,000 that eve- In this way, we cover all or most of our We encourage you to join us for the ning and with other pledges that have costs for each event. many events coming up over the next come in we are currently at $210,748! We are charged with the responsi- few months. Our goal is to exceed your all is my favorite season of the This is a great place to be only 2-1/2 bility of raising the funds necessary to expectations with regards to reporting year. Being from New England weeks into the campaign, but we still provide our constituent agencies and the and providing a financially sound and this always signaled the begin- have a long road ahead of us. We have Jewish community the dollars neces- transparent campaign. Our expectation F ning of painted mountainsides many events coming up over the next sary to continue to offer the services and is to raise more funds this year and next best viewed during long weekend drives few weeks and months, each one an im- programs the community needs, wants year as we continue to build our future throughout New England, stopping portant piece of the puzzle that makes and deserves. We take this responsibil- together. along the way to pick fresh apples and sip our campaign a success for the commu- ity very seriously and, as stewards of the Thank you for your ongoing support on mulled apple cider at the many road- nity. community funds, we strive to raise the as together we do extraordinary things. side farms, orchards and country stores As we enter the Campaign season, I along the way. Louisville may not be in wish to clarify something very impor- New England, but tant. As stewards of the community my heart is here as funds raised to provide services and RTFULLY UNITING EXTRAORDINARY HOMES... I view the beauty programs for this Jewish community, it around me and is important to explain how we have the A feel the crisp fall funds for the myriad of great events we ITH EXTRAORDINARY LIVES. air as I watch the present each year. W seasons change. Our first event, mentioned above, had This is also the almost no cost as we held the event at the beginning our an- Jewish Community Center and prepared nual Federation the refreshments downstairs in our Ko- campaign season. sher kitchen. The decorations consisted The 2014 Cam- of pictures and storyboards from Com- Stew Bromberg paign has begun munity newspaper, JCC and Jewish com- and promises to be munity archives located in the basement strong. Our first event, Happy Days are of the JCC building. Happy Here Again, was held at the JCC on Oc- When we do bring in speakers who tober 6. The event was a time to remi- charge ‘speaker fees,’ those expenses are nisce, renew old friendships, tell stories paid out of a restricted fund established Chanukah! and jokes and find pictures of each other by a community donor who instructed from from years ago. The event was a success, us to use the income generated from not only because everyone had a won- earned interest to provide interesting derful time, but we also raised $163,175 speakers for our community and en- for the 2014 Federation Campaign. Wow! courage event participation. Terri Bass What an incredible way to start the cam- There are limited funds and we al- Real Estate Advisor paign this year! ways stay within the amount available Lenihan Sotheby's On October 17 we had the official each year. Some of our major event Campaign kick-off with keynote speaker speakers have not only agreed to waive International Realty Rae Ringel, who talked to us about how any fees, but some have also chosen to to be effective communicators and pro- provide their own transportation to our vided some time-tested tips on how to community as a gift from them to the Louisville Jewish community. This often terri-bass.com results in funds remaining available for [email protected] other speakers at other events or for next year’s programs. 502-424-8463 Over the past two years, the spaces where we have held our events have either been provided by our sponsors and hosts of the events, or the amount required to rent the spaces have been very small. For example, the space for this ffering million dollar service year’s Major Gifts event is being pro- O Katie Moss, Rabbi Daniel Goldman, Leah Culp vided for a fee of $350. t all price points! Whenever we have an event where A Hillel students observe Sukkot, there is a cost involved, we always ask learn about Jewish chaplains our attendees to help us defray our ex- [email protected] penses and include a suggested donation Sukkot and the fair market value of their event On September 25, the Hillel students had dinner in Josh Goodman’s Sukkah located near the University of Louisville campus. Last year, Goodman received a grant from Birthright Next for the materials needed to build the sukkah, and he was able to use them again this year. The group lit candles and recited the Kiddush and Motzi to welcome the holiday of Shemini Atzeret. They also had the opportunity to shake the lulav. Students enjoyed a Mediterranean dinner from Shiraz, then played the Jewish version of Apples to Apples. A sukkah was also erected on the Bellarmine University campus and was open to all.

Lunch and Learn On Monday October 14, Rabbi Danny Goldman spoke to Hillel students about his work as a Chaplain in the U.S. Army. The students asked many questions, ranging from the requirements to become a chaplain to maintaining his Orthodox level of observance on army bases. Rabbi Goldman’s wife, Michall, prepared a kosher lunch. The event was held in the Hillel office at U of L. The U of L Hillel president is Bailey Haskell and the vice president is Josh Goodman. The Bellarmine Hillel president is Brian Roberts. 20 Community  October 25, 2013  21 HESHVAN 5774

JCFS CALENDAR MOSAIC NOMINATIONS ARE DUE NOVEMBER 15 In addition to its work within the a significant contribution in their Sign up for the JFCS monthly e-newsletters! Send your email address to Jewish Community, JFCS also serves professions and in our local and global [email protected] and stay in the know with upcoming JFCS events and news. the immigrant and refugee populations communities. of Louisville. This hearkens back to the founding of JFCS (then known as the Each year at JFCS’ signature event, six CAREER & EDUCATION Federation of Jewish Charities), when outstanding citizens receive a MOSAIC SERVICES many of Louisville’s Jewish residents Award, which symbolizes Multicultural were immigrants and refugees Opportunities for Success and Employment Search Jumpstart themselves and needed financial Achievement In our Community. Mondays assistance and health care. November 11 - December 16 Past honorees have included CEOs, 5:45 - 7 p.m. The MOSAIC Awards were created to professors, entrepreneurs, doctors recognize new Americans who make public servants, and many other Six-week cycle with a one-time professions. Award recipients materials fee of $10. For information or have hailed from such countries to register, contact Janet Poole, ext. 222. as Brazil, China, Belgium, Israel, Pakistan and Sri Lanka, ACT Preparation Workshop just to name a very few. Mondays & Tuesdays November 18 - December 10 If you know an outstanding new 7 - 9 p.m. or first-generation immigrant or refugee, please contact Beverly $170 fee includes two textbooks. For Bromley, ext. 223, or fill out our Louis & Lee Roth Family Center more information and to register, online form at jfcslouisville.org/ contact Janet Poole, ext. 222. mosaic-award-nomination-form. 2821 Klempner Way Louisville, KY 40205 CHANUKAH HELPERS Nominations are due by (502) 452-6341; (502) 452-6718 fax FAMILY MITZVAH November 15. 2013 MOSAIC Award honorees entered the event with flags from www.jfcslouisville.org Sunday, November 24 their countries of origin. JFCS FOOD PANTRY 1:30 p.m. WORKSHOP TEACHES IMPORTANCE OF LINKEDIN TO JOB Suggestions for November Join JFCS for a family mitzvah event SEEKERS to help families in need celebrate November 4 and 5, 5:45 p.m. and will help job candidates create Small jars of applesauce, latke mix, Chanukah. We will organize gifts, eat professional profiles. small individual bottles of grape juice, snacks and have fun with family and To help clients navigate the ever- gallon baggies with twist ties, toilet friends. changing world of social media, The first session will focus on the basics paper, laundry soap, glass cleaner, spray JFCS offers a two-part workshop on of LinkedIn, and the second session cleaner Participating families are asked to LinkedIn, which is arguably the most will be a hands-on guided tour of bring one box of latke mix, one small widely used business networking tool LinkedIn with help to create a profile. All donated food must be in its original jar of applesauce and one small bag on the Internet today. Participants will receive a professional packaging. Please do not donate expired of gelt. photograph to complete their online items. Contact Kim Toebbe, ext. 103 or As the employment world relies more profiles. [email protected]. For more information, contact Kim heavily on online resources, job seekers Toebbe, ext. 103. who do not keep updated profiles The cost for the workshop is $20, which online may miss out on lucrative includes both sessions. Participants are opportunities. asked to bring a laptop and resume on Tuesday and to dress professionally that Cindy Vaughan, a human resources and evening for the photography session. recruiting professional in Louisville, will lead the course. Vaughan will teach For more information or to register, attendees how employers use LinkedIn, please contact Janet Poole, ext. 222. Celebrate National Caregiver Month in November

CAREGIVER TEAS Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group To honor caregivers and promote available Second Friday of the month at 2 p.m. services during National Caregiver Month For individuals who are caring for in November, JFCS will offer “Caregiver a person with Alzheimer’s or other Teas” for groups of four to 10 people. cognitive impairment. Contact Kim Toebbe at ext. 103. At these events, caregivers will learn about principles of caregiver self-care Grandparents Raising and care options for their loved ones. Grandchildren Support Group Anyone participating in a Tea who lives Third Monday of the month at 1 p.m. with his or her care receiver will be For anyone raising grandchildren or offered 40 hours of free respite service. other relatives. Contact Jo Ann Kalb at ext. 335. If you or someone you know would be willing to host one of these events Caregiver Support Groups during the daytime or evening hours, Monthly meetings for adult children please contact Mauri Malka, ext. 250. of aging parents

Fourth Thursday, 7 p.m. SUPPORT GROUPS AT JFCS Jewish Family & Career Services Contact Mauri Malka, ext. 250. JFCS offers a variety of free caregiver support groups at the Louis & First Tuesday, 4 p.m. Lee Roth Family Center. Learn Thomas Jefferson Unitarian Church about community resources and 4936 Brownsboro Road bringing balance to your life. Contact Connie Austin, ext. 305 or Naomi Malka, ext. 249. Parkinson’s Caregiver Support Group Third Wednesday, 9:30 a.m. Second Thursday of the month, 1 p.m. Southwest Family YMCA Contact Mauri Malka, ext. 250. 2800 Fordham Road Contact Jo Ann Kalb, ext. 335. Diabetes Support Group Third Monday of the month at 1 p.m. Fourth Wednesday, 3 p.m. For individuals with diabetes to talk Calvin Presbyterian Church about having a chronic condition and 2501 Rudy Lane share the ways they cope. Contact Helen Hord, ext. 226. October 25, 2013  21 HESHVAN 5774  Community 21

B’nai Tzedek changes; introduces 1ST MEETING SUN., NOV. 10, 12:30-2:30, AT THE JCC hands-on philanthropy program New Louisville Based oming of age as a Jew is much from the gifts they receive when they more than having a bar or bat celebrate their b’nai mitzvah, and a $200 mitzvah ceremony and celebrat- match will be provided from the Lewis B'nai Tzedek C ing with family and friends. It’s D. Cole B’nai Tzedek Fund. The money about being counted as an adult in the from all participants will be pooled. In Teen Philanthropy Program Jewish community and taking responsi- addition, participants in the original bility for doing your own mitzvot. B’nai Tzedek program, many of whom One mitzvah that b’nai mitzvah can- have funds that have remained dormant A bi-monthly leadership program designed to didates can do is giving tzedakah, but for a number of years, have been invited with all the worthy non-profit organi- to add the money from their funds to the help teens understand philanthropy and zations out there, how can young teens pool. Separate funds will be maintained make meaningful choices? for those who prefer that option. how it impacts their lives and the lives of others. The Jewish Federation of Louisville Since all the funds are pooled, a sig- has totally revamped its B’nai Tzedek nificant amount of interest will be gen- Teen Philanthropy Program for seventh erated. The same allocation guidelines PARTICIPANTS WILL: and eighth graders to make it meaning- applied by the Jewish Foundation of Meet leaders of local Jewish organizations. ful and relevant to today’s teens. Louisville to all its funds will be applied With support and materials created to this fund to determine how much par- Discover important work being done by the Jewish Teen Funders Network, ticipants will allocate at the end of the locally, nationally, and internationally. participants will meet once every other program. Review grant proposals from non-profit organizations. month. They will: For more information about the pro- • Write a mission statement; gram or to enroll an eligible teen, contact Make collective decisions about allocating • Identify the kinds of programs they Middle School Director Rachel Lipkin, funds to programs and organizations. want to support; [email protected] or 238-2701. • Learn about, issue and evaluate RFP’s To add the funds from an existing B’nai Agreements are due by WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 6. (requests for proposals); Tzedek account to the pooled fund for • Make site visits and do hands on proj- the revamped program, contact Jewish Each participant will contribute $300 of their Bar/Bat Mitzvah ects; and Federation of Louisville Vice President money which will become a part of a group fund. • Make decisions on allocating the and CDO Stew Bromberg, sbromberg@ money available in the program. jewishlouisville.org or 238-2739. FOR GRADES 7 - 8 Each participant will invest $300 For questions contact Rachel Lipkin at [email protected] or 502-238-2701. CHAVURAT $ SHALOM Learn how to make a Chavurat Shalom meets at The Temple, Louisville, National Council of Jewish 5101 U.S. Highway 42. It is a community- Women, a Jewish Heritage Fund for Ex- Difference wide program. All synagogue members cellence Grant, The Temple’s Men of Re- Celebrate through Giving. and Jewish residents welcome. form Judaism and Women of Reform Ju- November 7 daism and many other generous donors. “Battle of the Bulge” – with Ken Schultz from Humana November 14 Classical Guitar Concert, U of L students perform with Dr. Stephen Mat- tingly (Domenico Scarlatti, Isaac Al- beniz, J.S. Bach and more) YOU ARE November 21 “Remembering JFK”, Rabbi Joe Rooks Rapport INVITED November 28 No meeting, Happy Thanksgiving and Channukkah DEC. 3 A healthy and nutritious lunch is available at noon for a cost of $5, followed by 7:00 P.M.- the program at 1 p.m. Kosher meals and transportation available for $5 upon request in advance. Call Cindy at 423-1818 for lunch reservations or information. 8:30 P.M. Funding for Chavurat Shalom is provided by the Jewish Community of

NOVEMBER 15-17 AT3600 DUTCHMANS JCC LANE VOLUNTEER HOST FAMILIES NEEDED FOR PARTICIPANTS OF THE 2013 BBYO BROTHERHOOD // SISTERHOOD CONVENTION CELEBRATE Over 125 teens from all over the Kentucky-Indiana-Ohio Region will be in Louisville for this event. We are looking for families to provide housing for the participants and to volunteer at the event. To volunteer, you need to commit to house at least two teens. THE LIGHT You do not need beds; they will come with sleeping bags and the floor is just fine. Meals provided by host families will be breakfast Saturday morning, and breakfast Sunday morning. An adult 21 years or older is needed to driving the participants to and OF THE SEASON from the JCC in the morning and at night and must have a seatbelt for each AN INTERFAITH CHANUKAH CELEBRATION participant you house. FOOD, MUSIC, CANDLELIGHTINGCO-SPONSORED BY INTERFAITH PATHS TO PEACE For more information or to volunteer to house For more information contact teens, please contact Mike Steklof, Teen MATT GOLDBERG, Director at 502-238-2774 or at JCRC DIRECTOR [email protected] or Barb Schwartz, at 502-238-2707 Teen Committee Chair at [email protected]. 22 Community  October 25, 2013  21 HESHVAN 5774

following the status quo. locate around the city of Louisville, and TEEN TOPICS To take a little part of the sleepover every item found had to be documented home with them, Jay Levine members with a photo. Participants were given a used their creativity fold to make stress set of clues, and once they figured out balls, so they could take a bit of the the clues, they directed the driver to that “sweet escape” home to comfort them in location. Upon arrival they took a pic- their daily lives. ture to prove they had found the correct The hard work of the six board mem- location, and if so directed, completed bers and steering members surely paid the given task. off; everyone had an amazing time and The locations included 21c Museum enjoyed their sweet escape with their Hotel, the Louisville Slugger Museum, BBG sisters! the Belle of Louisville, Fourth Street Live, Hard Rock Café, Papa John’s Sta- NFTY’s All-Inclusive Evening dium, the Louisville Zoo, Bellarmine NFTY is opening up its doors to all University, Comfy Cow, Starbucks and youth groups! On November 22-24, The Bowman Field. Temple and Temple Shalom will host a The scavenger hunt ended at the JCC, regional event for all NFTY teens from where an ice cream truck met the partic- the Ohio Valley Region. ipants for a delicious treat! The partici- Not only will this event be an amaz- pants all had a great time; they enjoyed ing experience for all NFTY teens, but riding around Louisville and meeting also for other Jewish teens in Louisville! new friends. They are inviting BBYO, USY and other youth groups to join in a memorable Teaching teens: Mike Steklof Shabbat celebration. All local Jewish by Natania Lipp Jay Levine members at their “Sweet Escape” Six-Folds Sleepover. teens are welcome to attend this night of Teen Topics Editor fun, music, and prayer. This celebration Jay Levine’s Sweet Escape followed by a short discussion, so that is from 7-9 p.m. on Friday, November 22. Mike Steklof by Jessica Hymes everyone could come to the same un- Services will start at 7 and will be fol- has been popular derstanding about stereotypes and their lowed by Oneg Shabbat. among teenagers Jay Levine BBG held a “Sweet Escape” negative effects. Afterward, there will be a community- since he moved to themed chapter Six-Folds Sleepover on The recreation fold was planned by wide concert, sponsored by The Meyer Louisville from October 4, where the members came a steering committee instead of board Youth Cultural Programming fund. Albany, NY, last tovgether to incorporate the six most im- members, and the chapter loved seeing Both the service and concert will feature year. He is the portant components of programming: some of their friends who don’t usually Danny Nichols, a well-known Jewish Louisville city di- sisterhood, Jewish heritage, recreation, lead step out of their comfort zones. The singer and song leader. rector and advisor community service, social action, and chapter was divided into teams for com- Hundreds of teens from different de- of the BBYO chap- Mike Steklof creativity. petitions related to the Sweet Escape nominations, youth organizations and ters, and plays an For sisterhood, the girls all stood in theme of the evening. even cities will come together to enjoy integral part in the a circle and one started with a ball of Community service also was planned the music and to spend time with each goings on of the JCC that involve teen string. Each girl would throw it to some- by the steering committee, and it, too, other. Louisville teens will be contacted life. one else, and give her a compliment. went really well. The chapter decorated by their youth group presidents or advi- Upon hearing that Mike was also Then that girl would throw it, and so on tote bags filled with food and other items sors. hired as a teacher for the High School until the entire chapter held a piece of to be donated to underprivileged children. Don’t miss this momentous event! of Jewish Studies this year, I was curi- string and a web had been created. For the social action fold girls were ous to see what he had in store for these Next, for Jewish heritage they viewed mysteriously given plates of junk food Cotillion 2013-2014 9th and 10th graders. I interviewed Mike a video called “The Tribe.” This brief but and told by chapter board not to eat it. by Rachel Lipkin about his two classes, “Jewish Relation- entertaining film discussed the stereo- They sat in silence for five minutes, and ships” and “Sex in the Text,” to get an types of Jewish religion, as well as the as one girl started to eat her forbidden This year’s Cotillion program nearly idea of how these Sunday morning ses- roots of a Barbie Doll and how it has food a few others started to follow. The doubled from previous years. Thirty 6th sions are going. been given a very different connotation activity continued with a short discus- graders from around the community Natania: How has Hebrew High from where it originated. The video was sion about giving into temptations and signed up for the program this year. School been going? Cotillion is a great way for 6th grad- Mike: It’s been going really well. I en- ers from all congregations to meet each joy being back teaching religious school FOUNDATION FOR JEWISH CAMP other. It allows for social interaction after a year off. I taught religious school while they learn to dance and about for five years when I lived in Albany, NY, proper manners. The classes will meet and I enjoy teaching again. once a month, October-April, on Sun- Natania: Can you say a few words days, and the location will rotate among about what you’re teaching, and what local synagogues and agencies. you hope for students to get out of the Get Cotillion provides etiquette training class? for bar/bat mitzvah-age students. It pro- Mike: I am teaching a class about Jew- vides instruction in skills that may be ish relationships for 9th graders. I hope needed for introductions, proper man- they learn how to have positive, healthy ners and certain ballroom dances that relationships and how to live their lives often come in to play for 6th graders dur- within a Jewish framework. I am also ing the bar/bat mitzvah events. Cotillion teaching a class called “Sex in the Text,” $1000 also provides an opportunity for all 6th which is an elective for 9th and 10th graders, regardless of synagogue mem- graders. It is really exciting for me to bership, to interact with one another see teens dig into Jewish texts and learn and build friendships for years to come. about what Judaism says about issues for Jewish This year’s Cotillion program has that are really relevant to their lives. been improved, offering additional con- Natania: What seems to be their favor- tent, including protocol for thanking the ite part so far? parents of the bar/bat mitzvah before Mike: I think it is fun for students to leaving the event and congratulating the read stories or learn more about stories Summer bar/bat mitzvah, learning cell phone eti- that are either not covered or sanitized quette, remembering RSVP rules, learn- in Religious School. APPLY NOW ing temple/synagogue etiquette, dress- Natania: Is it uncomfortable talking Limited number of ing appropriately, learning how Jewish about such touchy subjects? values fit within universal values, being Camp Camperships Mike: No, not really. When I was in inclusive and looking out for each other. graduate school, I taught a class for un- Through Cotillion, each individual dergraduate students called “Introduc- First-time campers available. will learn the basic etiquette lessons tion to Feminism,” which really helped needed for his/her big day, as well as me get over feeling uncomfortable about attending overnight learn appropriate behavior while attend- talking about subjects having to do with ing someone else’s bar/bat mitzvah. gender or sexuality. Natania: What are you most excited summer camp eligible. Limo Scavenger Hunt for in this year of teaching? by Rachel Lipkin Mike: I really enjoy building com- To qualify, your child must be registered for a Jewish overnight camp program that lasts munity and forming relationships with 9 days or more at an approved camp. Approved camps are listed on www.onehappycamper.org. The annual Teen Connection “Limos teens. Teaching at the High School of Incentive grants are limited to available funds. Around Louisville” event was a major Jewish Studies helps me form communi- success. With over 40 participants, one ties in my classroom, the school and the Visit www.onehappycamper.org today. excursion limo, one Hummer limo and greater Louisville Jewish Community. For more information contact one party bus, the program was a ton of In addition, it allows me to meet more fun. Jewish teens and form relationships Sara Wagner at [email protected] or 502-238-2779. Each limo group had a list of items to with them. October 25, 2013  21 HESHVAN 5774  Community 23

tiff in the lawsuit that forced deseg- quor store, and a U.S. Department of needs the income that would come from NEWSMAKERS regation of Louisville’s public schools Agriculture-inspected meat processing expanded gaming to pay for improved in the 1970s, was honored on October plant that provides meats for First Link education and infrastructure. As things At IdeaFest, Business First (Octo- 17 with a fundraiser for the Louisville and other retail and food-service busi- now stand, Blue says, that income is ber 4) talked to Bruce Cohen, master Central Community Center, located at nesses in the area. being spent in states that border ours, plumber and owner of BC Plumbing Co, 1300 Muhammad Ali Blvd. Because of Michael Steinberg has been ac- where expanded gaming is already in about the potential for Google Glass, a her decades of advocating for civil rights cepted as the Jewish lay leader at Ft. place, and neighboring states are prof- wearable visual communication device, and social justice, her friends said the Knox, and plans to begin holding Shab- iting from what should be Kentucky in trade professions. Cohen believes the fundraiser was a fitting 80th birthday bos services on post about once a month. funds, according to the Voice-Tribune technology could help his business by gift. The sold-out event raised almost Louisville’s 21C Museum Hotel was (October 10). allowing him to assist employees in the $170,000 for the Center. named the No. 1 Hotel in the South for The Shield of David, a non-profit field, collaborating at a distance to solve The Kentucky Arts Council has kicked the sixth year in a row by the 2013 Conde group out of Bowling Green, Kentucky complex problems. off a celebration of the 30th anniversary Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards. It sent bulletproof backpacks to two schools Also in the October 4 edition of Busi- of the Al Smith Individual Artist Fel- also was listed as No. 8 in the U.S. and near Gaza. The backpacks were donated ness First, Jason Cohen was profiled in lowship program with a new exhibit, No. 46 in the world. The awards appear by Earl Cox, the founder of Israel Al- a small business snapshot. Cohen is the “Uncommon Wealth,” which opened in the November issue of Conde Nast ways, a group that aims to build bridges owner of JC Wood Artisan LLC, which October 7 at the Lyric Theatre in Lex- Traveler. Rankings are based on quality of understanding between Christians handcrafts custom wood furniture from ington. The exhibit features work by 62 of rooms, service, food and dining, loca- and Jews across America and around bourbon barrels. The company’s website visual and craft artists whose careers tion and overall design. the world in support of Israel. The back- is bourbonbarrelartisan.com. have been recognized with a fellowship Jeffrey Yussman has been named packs contain a flexible armor insert Ann Huttner, executive and lead- from the arts council; C. J. Pressma is chairman of the Board of Wellspring. which can stop objects traveling at 2,150 ership coach for Oak Tree Leadership one of the artists whose work is included Jonathan Blue is heading a group feet per second including bullets and Coaching Inc., was elected to the board in the exhibit. The exhibit will be at the called Kentucky Wins, in support of ex- shrapnel. The backpacks are given free of directors of ICF Ohio Valley, the re- Lyric Theatre until January and then panded gaming in the Commonwealth. of cost to Israeli children and citizens. gional chapter of the International will travel across the state. Kentucky Wins’ premise is Kentucky Coach Federation for Kentucky, south- Rabbi Gaylia R. Rooks of The ern Ohio and southern Indiana. Temple is featured in the new book 100 Jewish Hospital, part of Kentuc- Fascinating Louisville Women by Nancy JOIN CONGREGATION ADATH JESHURUN FOR 50% OFF! kyOne Health, has received Chest Pain Miller. The book, which launched on Center Accreditation with PCI (Percuta- October 17, includes a diverse group of neous Coronary Intervention) from the women who tell their personal stories From July 1 through December 31, 2013, AJ is offering a one-time Society of Cardiovascular Patient Care and share experiences. To find out more membership promotion to enable new members to share in the excitement (SCPC). Hospitals that have received about the book, visit 100flw.com. of AJ’s spectacular renovation. Those who join AJ during this period are SCPC accreditation have achieved a The September 20 edition of Business higher level of expertise in dealing with First reported on First Link Supermar- eligible for a 50% dues reduction for their first year of membership. This patients who arrive with symptoms of ket, owned by Bernard and Bruce Sil- promotion is available to anyone who is not currently an AJ member and a heart attack, emphasizing the impor- verman. First Link is a third-generation who is not applying for reduced dues. tance of standardized diagnosis proto- family-owned downtown supermarket cols for more efficient, effective evalua- that began in 1943, when the Silver- tion as well as faster, more appropriate mans’ father and grandfather opened a ADULTS AGES 26 – 29 ARE NOW ELIGIBLE FOR A treatment of patients with chest pain one-room shop in the front of a down- and other heart attack symptoms. They town home. In spite of the frequently COMPLIMENTARY MEMBERSHIP AT ADATH JESHURUN! also serve as a starting point to evaluate repeated misconception that Louisville and treat other medical problems, and lacks a downtown grocery, the Silver- Young adults ages 26 - 29 are welcome to establish an AJ membership at no they help to promote a healthier lifestyle mans say they have a loyal customer charge! Young adults are welcome at AJ, and it’s now easier to join. in an attempt to reduce the risk factors base and a profitable business, which for heart attack. includes a 30,000 square foot discount To receive a membership packet, please contact AJ Membership Services Coordinator, Suzy Post, the last surviving plain- grocery store, a 13,000 square foot li- Lizzie Tasch at 502-458-5359 or [email protected]. At 11, Zev Dickstein shines at IdeaFest by Phyllis Shaikun political campaign manager in the coun- Special to Community try when he stepped up to head attorney Joyce Gerber’s run for the Cambridge hen physician, Holocaust his- School Committee. In an interview with torian and my former neigh- NPR, which earned him a spot on the bor here in Louisville, Leah fest speakers’ docket, Zev explained that W Dickstein, called on Septem- through helping various candidates, he ber 24 to say her 11-year-old grandson, learned how to canvas and do the other Zev, would be a featured speaker at Lou- things necessary to secure a win. NPR isville’s IdeaFest 2013 conference the fol- called him “a political wonk well beyond lowing day, she sounded understandably his years.” surprised, excited In an article she wrote for St. Francis and terribly proud. High School’s “Thoughts!” newsletter, Normally one to Headmaster Alexandra Thurstone, coin- keep her emotions cidently a former classmate of Stuart’s, in check, Dick- called Zev one of the more amazing stein’s excitement speakers she has ever heard. She found was palpable as him funny, inspiring and completely at she kept repeating, ease speaking to the large crowd. He “I just can’t believe explained that beginning at age six, he all the things he asked his parents to take him to volun- has done – it really teer on political campaigns. Over the is amazing!” years, he gained experience in phone Dickstein and her Zev Dickstein banking, canvassing and analyzing husband, Herb, have three high-achiev- campaign information and became ing sons, Stuart, Steven and Daniel, known and respected in the community. who, with their equally intelligent wives All that came in handy when Zev have gone on to produce a number of spearheaded a petition drive and ap- brilliant children including Zev, Stu- peared before the local school board art and his wife Nancy’s son. Zev and to request salad bars be placed in pub- his parents live in a Cambridge, MA, lic schools. He and his friends felt the apartment directly above the elder Dick- lunches at his elementary school were steins, so Leah has been able to watch sub par, so he did some research and her grandson develop a celebrity status took his salad bar proposition (along of sorts with a number of Google listings with a petition signed by his classmates documenting his accomplishments. and the principal) all the way to the su- At an age when most kids look forward perintendent. to playing sports or listening to the latest Zev says the most difficult part of music, Zev’s interests always centered on his job is that he needs a chaperone to history, politics, reading books on the help him canvas for his candidates. He subject and listening to NPR. He also quickly dismissed common excuses for plays the violin. A seasoned political cam- inaction and stated: “The most impor- paigner, he recently planned strategy, de- tant thing is to show up. Just go do it. signed campaign materials and helped That’s it.” When asked how he could be with the website for Elizabeth Warren’s so comfortable speaking in public at successful senate race and assisted such a young age, his thoughtful answer: with Ed Markey’s senatorial bid as well. “Practice. It gets easier.” This year Zev became the youngest 24 Community  October 25, 2013  21 HESHVAN 5774 Examine and grapple with big ques- 0, or email [email protected]. tions that emerge from ancient texts and AROUND TOWN teachings, confronting and rethinking Sunday, November 17 these teachings and exploring the ways Hadassah invites you to an afternoon of chocolate and inspiration on Novem- Wednesday, October 30 Mah Jongg set, deck(s) of cards or board in which our tradition have enabled, empowered, and shaped modern Jewish ber 17 at 3:30 p.m., at Ghyslain in West- Edward K. Kaplan presents “Vulnera- games that they wish to play. Light report Village shopping center. Enjoy a ble Prophets: Thomas Merton, Abraham freshments will be served. RSVP to The thought and life. Registration required; RSVP to The Temple, 423-1818. professional chocolate demonstration Joshua Heschel and Vatican II” at 7 p.m. Temple at 423-1818 by October 30. and inspiring words from Hadassah in the Hilary Room in Horrigan Hall, Wednesdays, Nov. 6, 13, 20, 27 National Vice President Mindy Bloom. Bellarmine University. Kaplan is the Sundays, November 3, 10, 17, 24 The Temple offers Israeli and line The Torah of Tikkun Olam meets Guests are responsible for the cost of Kevy and Hortense Kaiserman Profes- in The Temple’s Fishman Library on their food and drink. RSVP by Novem- sor in the Humanities at Brandeis Uni- dancing on Sundays in November at 4 p.m. No dance experience is needed; Wednesdays, October through May, ber 8 to Heidi.louisville.hadassah@ versity, where he teaches French, com- 10:50-11:55 a.m., with Rabbi Joe Rap- gmail.com or 326-3068. parative literature, and religion. The talk classes are free and open to everyone. RSVP to The Temple at 423-1818. port. Topics encompass the Jewish Roots is free and open to the public. of Social Justice from the Bible, the Tal- Monday, November 18 The JCC Book Club will meet on Mon- Friday, November 1 Mondays, November 4, 11, 18, 25 mud, the mystical tradition of Lurianic Mysteries of the Alef-Bet: Kabbalat Kabbalah and Modern Age commen- day, November 18, at 11 a.m. in the Naa- Families with children in grades 5 mani Library to discuss Mitch Albom’s and below will enjoy active participation HaTorah meets at The Temple, room tary. No registration required. 172, with Rabbi Gaylia Rooks at 7 p.m. The Five People You Meet in Heaven and through prayers, songs, storytelling and Friday and Saturday, Nov. 8 and 9 Tuesdays with Morrie. All are invited. For more at Adath Jeshurun’s interactive on Mondays, October through May. The curriculum offers insights into Bible, The Temple will host special guest more information, contact Evie Topcik Mini-Minyan Shabbat service and din- speaker Dr. Rachel Korazim during or Slava Nelson, 238-2760 or snelson@ ner. The service, at 5:45 p.m. on Friday, prayer, Midrash, Jewish philosophy and spirituality. Students progress at their Shabbat services at 7 p.m. on November jewishlouisville.org. November 1, is followed by a catered 8. Dr. Korazim is a well-known Hart- dinner and cupcake and sprinkles bar. own pace. An optional dinner at 6 p.m. Friday, November 22 requires a reservation; call 423-1818. man Institute teacher and scholar and Dinner is by reservation only and must an expert on Israeli poetry and litera- Shabbat Remixed: Adath Jeshurun be prepaid by Wednesday, October 23 at Mondays, November 4, 11, 18, 25 ture. Participants will read and discuss holds its first family Kabbalat Shabbat 5 p.m. Open to all families in the com- Join Rabbi David Monday nights at 7 selections of modern Israeli literature, service with musical instruments at 5:45 munity. Make reservations online at p.m. for Monday night text study in The poems and songs to discover Shabbat’s p.m. on Friday, November 22, with the adathjeshurun.com/miniminyan or con- Temple’s Fishman Library, “The Angry meaning, past and future. Brigid Kaelin Band, featuring Brigid tact Molly Evancho at 458-5359 or me- G-d – Early Jewish Conceptions of God.” On Saturday, November 9, Dr. Ko- Kaelin, Steve Cooley, and Peter Searcy, [email protected]. Unlike the conception of G-d as perfect, razim will lead The Temple Torah Study as well as the choir, “Jewish Pitch Per- fect.” Following the service, everyone Saturdays, Nov. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 all knowing, and all-powerful, the G-d of discussing “Biblical Motifs – Challeng- the Bible has a real personality and is de- ing Views” at 9 a.m. Read and discuss is invited to attend a reservation-only Shabbat Torah Study group meets in Shabbat dinner catered by Café Fra- the Fishman Library at The Temple, 9-10 picted in human terms. Discover all this contemporary Israeli poetry (in En- learning together through early biblical glish), comparing and contrasting an- iche, with desserts provided by Bonnie’s a.m. Read and discuss the Torah portion Baking Bunch. Reservations received by of the week over good coffee, bagels, and Midrashic texts. cient imagery and wisdom with modern interpretation. Thursday, November 14 are free; reser- and other treats. This class is taught by Mondays, November 4, 11, 18, 25 vations received November 15-18 are $12 Rabbi David. All are welcome to attend. Bring your Hebrew to life with Rabbi Sunday, November 10 per adult, $6 per child younger than 12. Saturday, November 2 Joe Rapport’s Intermediate Hebrew Experience the 70’s through all your Reserve online at adathjeshurun.com/ Parents and students in kindergarten Class on Mondays at 8 p.m. at The senses at a Blast from KI’s Past on Sun- event_registration, or call the AJ office through grade 7 are invited to attend Temple. This is a comprehension-based day, November 10 at 10 a.m. Glance at 458-5359. Short & Sweet Jr. Congregation at Adath course on Hebrew reading and gram- through photos, listen to some rare re- This event is open to the community Jeshurun. Next service: November 2, matical structures that will guide learn- cordings of Cantor Meyer Elias and and is made possible by a grant from 10:30 a.m. Please contact Deborah Slos- ers to know what they say when they Rabbi Irving Glickman, and learn about the Jewish Heritage Fund, with support berg at 458-5359 or dslosberg@adath- pray and understand the words of To- the Keneseth Israel’s history. If you have from the Stuart A. Handmaker L’Dor jeshurun.com for more information. rah. For those who can read the prayers memories and memorabilia from KI’s Vador Fund, and from Margie and Bob by rote or sound out words. past, please bring them to share. Tradi- Kohn and Ruth and Ron Greenberg. Saturday, November 2 tional deli breakfast fare will be avail- Keneseth Israel invites children and Mondays, November 4, 11, 18, 25 Wednesday, November 27 The Temple offers the community a able for purchase at prices reminiscent families of the community to attend its of the 1970’s. Make your reservations by Chabad is sponsoring a Community redesigned monthly youth Shabbat ser- Basic Judaism class on Mondays, Octo- Chanukah Kickoff Celebration at Fourth ber through May, from 8-9 p.m. The first calling the KI office, 459-2780, no later vices. KI Katan is geared for the young- than Thursday, November 7. St. Live downtown, complete with the est participants – second grade and of a three-part course – Life Cycle Events lighting of a new grand Chanukah me- younger – with a participatory service with Rabbi David – is currently taking Sunday, November 10 norah, ice skating, dreidls, Chanukah filled with songs, stories, a d’var Torah, place. This class is for those considering Adath Jeshurun hosts a somber com- gelt (chocolates), holiday songs and and a Shabbat-friendly craft or snack. Te- conversion or those who just want to ex- munity-wide observance of Kristall- much more. The program is sponsored fillah L’Yeladim is a junior congregation pand their knowledge of Judaism. RSVP nacht – the “Night of Broken Glass” – on by Chabad. All are invited to this inau- for third- through seventh-graders, and to The Temple, 423-1818, before attending. Nov. 10 at 7 p.m. The program, “Kri- gural celebration, 4-6 p.m. November 27. stallnacht at 75: Pogrom as Prelude,” allows students to interact directly and Tuesdays, November 5 and 19 Su nday, December 1 comfortably with the rabbi while learn- Bring your friends for “Free Movies will allow attendees to hear first-person testimony from people who lived On December 1 at 7 p.m., families are ing about the Shabbat service prayers. and More” at Adath Jeshurun. All shows invited to Chanukah on Ice, an evening The next services will be November 2 at begin at 3 p.m. and are open to the com- through that terrifying event. For more information, call Matt Goldberg, Jewish of free ice skating, authentic Israeli suf- 10:30 a.m. at Keneseth Israel. munity. The movie on November 5 is ganiot (doughnuts), sizzling latkes, hot Cheaper by the Dozen, starring Clifton Community Relations Council Director, Saturday, November 2 at 238-2707. chocolate, and fun. This Chanukah cel- Adath Jeshurun’s Shabbat Scholars Webb and Jeanne Crain, about a pio- ebration, sponsored by Chabad of Ken- offers an enlightening discussion follow- neering efficiency expert who tests his Sunday, November 10 tucky, will be at the Alpine Ice Arena, ing the AJ kiddush lunch on November 2 theories on his large family. On Novem- The Temple’s Sunday Night at the 1825 Gardiner Ln. For more informa- at approximately 12 noon. Cantor David ber 19, view Game Show Moments Gone Movies presents Playoff on November 10 tion, call Rabbi Chaim Litvin, 442-2208. Bananas, a special hosted by Ben Stein, at 7 p.m. in the Waller Chapel. Hoosiers Lipp will lead a sing-along introducing Monday, December 2 the music to be featured in the musical featuring hilarious moments from clas- meets the Holocaust in this film, an un- sic game shows around the world. even amalgam of historical drama and Thanksgiving + Chanukah & Dinner Kabbalat Shabbat service on November + Minyan = Thanksgivikuh Dinyan. Join 22. Shabbat Scholars is open to the com- Wednesday, November 6 inspirational sports flick from Israeli director Eran Riklis (Lemon Tree, The Syr- Keneseth Israel for everything you love munity. The Knit & Qvell Circle at Anshei about Shabbat – faith, friends, and food Sfard meets on Wed., Nov. 6 at 1 p.m. in ian Bride). Playoff is inspired by the life Sunday, November 3 of Israeli basketball coach Ralph Klein. – in a fraction of the time. There will be a Anshei Sfard hosts guest speaker the shul library. All knitters and want-to- 25-minute musical Mincha/Ma’ariv ser- Sonny Meyer for a talk on the history be knitters are invited to attend. All knit- Thursday, November 14 vice and a holiday celebration on Mon- of Louisville’s Jewish community since ted items are donated to the Jefferson Hanukkah Happenings at The Temple day, December 2, at 5:45 p.m. There is no 1760. President of Herman Meyer & Son County Public Schools Clothes Closet. begins with lunch at 12:15 p.m., followed charge for the evening, but donations to Inc., Meyer is the third generation Meyer Wednesdays, Nov. 6, 13, 20, 27 by activities including dreidl and meno- the sponsoring funds – The Yael Melzer to be in the funeral service in Louisville. During this one-hour morning class rah making, cookie and latke baking, gift- and the Rabbi’s Discretionary Funds The event will follow Sunday morning Rabbi Wolk leads participants in study- wrap making, and other activities to cel- are welcome. Reservations required by services at 10 a.m. RSVP to the Anshei ing the weekly Torah portion using an- ebrate the miracle of Hanukkah. RSVP Tuesday, November 26, through the KI Sfard office, 451-3122, and check out the cient and modern commentary. All in the to The Temple, 423-1818, by Thurs., office, 459-2780. Nov. 14. Free and open to everyone. event at facebook.com/ansheisfard. community are welcome for study and December 4, 2014 Sunday, November 3 coffee. Jews and Brews meets weekly at Thursdays beginning November 14 A parade of cars will assemble at 6 The Temple Women of Reform Juda- 11 a.m. on Wednesday at the JCC Coffee Participate in a 10-week session, p.m. in The Temple parking lot for the ism (Sisterhood) will host a Game Day Shop. You need not attend each week. November 14-January 30 (excluding Chanukah Car Parade to the Summit, featuring Mah Jongg, Bridge and board Check the calendar at kenesethisrael. November 28) at 7 p.m. in the Anshei where Mayor Greg Fisher will light the games on Sunday, November 3, 2-4 com for the most current information. Sfard library. Rabbi Dr. Joshua Golding giant Chanukah Menorah. p.m. in The Temple’s Klein Center. This Wednesdays, Nov. 6, 13, 20, 27 teaches “The Way of the Name,” focus- Sing along with the children and the is a free event, but each attendee is asked On Wednesday mornings, October ing on the spiritual journey as it is re- Mayor as we light the Menorah and re- to bring a canned or boxed food item(s) through May, meet in The Temple’s flected in the four-part structure of the member this first symbol of religious for the JFCS Food Pantry. Each group Fishman Library for Temple Scholars Jewish Morning Prayer or Shacharit. freedom. Call Rabbi Chaim Litvin at is responsible for bringing their own with Rabbi David from 9:30-10:35 a.m. Knowledge of Hebrew is helpful, but not 442-2208 for more details. required. RSVP by calling 451-3122 ext. 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her Pledge 13 project, Lilah is working NV), Sam Perelmuter and Sol Perelm- with the US Holocaust Museum and the uter (Louisville) and sister, Belle Shack- LIFECYCLE Kentucky Humane Society. ett (Columbus, OH). A life member of Keneseth Israel Congregation and past B’nai Mitzvot Emily Grace Engagement president of its Sisterhood, Faye was a Carly Suzanne Rosenthal true people person who enjoyed helping Schwartz Emily Grace Goodman/Steinberg others and always had a smile on her Carly Suzanne Rosenthal, daugh- Elaine and Sonny Steinberg are face. During World War II, Faye was a Schwartz will be ter of Mark Rosen- pleased to announce the engagement of volunteer with the American Red Cross called to the Torah thal and Susan Ha- their daughter, Tracy, to Daniel Good- as well as a USO hostess. Faye was an as a bat mitzvah gan, step-daughter man of Nashville, TN. Tracy is a grad- active volunteer at the Wayside Christian during a Havdal- of Stephanie uate of Miami University, Oxford, OH, Mission, especially at Christmas time. lah service on Sat- Rosenthal, and sis- where she obtained an undergraduate Her weekly visits to Four Courts Senior urday, November ter of Sam, Jacob, degree, and the University of Arizona Center always brightened the day of its 2, at 5:30 p.m. at Jordan and Chloe where she earned a Master of Science residents. Faye’s desire to help others The Temple. Carly Rosenthal and degree in Gerontology. She is currently was evidenced also by her weekly tutor- is the daughter Matthew Greenamyer, will be called to serving as the Chief Program Officer for ing at Dunn Elementary School and at of Cindy and Matt Schwartz and sister the Torah as a bat mitzvah on Saturday, GuardiaCare Services, Inc. in Louisville. an elementary school in Ft. Lauderdale, of Bradley. She is the granddaughter November 9, at 5:30 p.m. at Congrega- Daniel is the son of Sherry Goodman of FL. She helped build confidence in those of Wendy Goldhill and the late Ber- tion Adath Jeshurun. Nashville and the late Seymour Good- students who simply needed someone to nard Goldhill, Gail Schwartz and Neil Emily is the granddaughter of Lynn man. He attended Vanderbilt University believe in them. She was a member of “Buddy” Schwartz. Rosenthal, Stanley and Donna Rosen- and is self-employed. A spring wedding Hadassah, National Council of Jewish Carly is a seventh-grade student at thal, and Claudia and Jim Shaughnessy. is planned. Women, Jewish Women International, Kentucky Country Day, where she plays She is the great-granddaughter of David the Louisville Jewish Community Cen- field hockey and has enjoyed partici- Rosenthal of Miami, FL. Weddings ter (where she participated in the Senior pating in the drama program. In her Emily is an eighth-grader at Kam- Adult Program),and Eastern Star and free time, she loves hanging out with merer Middle School. She is a member Schiller/Donaldson Mizrachi. She was also a long-time Ken- friends, and each summer, she looks of the school’s field hockey team and Kimberly Donaldson and Ron Schiller tucky Colonel. Faye also volunteered at forward to attending Camp Livingston. sings in the choir. She is also an avid are happy to announce their marriage the Jewish Family and Career Services, Carly has been making “no sew” blan- reader and loves the color purple. on September 21 at the Hard Rock Ho- where she interviewed others in the kets for the Blankets and Blessings pro- Emily and her family invite the com- tel in Orlando, FL. Kim is the daughter Jewish community to gain a history of gram at The Temple and, through her munity to join them in celebrating this of Bonnie and Murray Toborowsky and Jewish Louisville, and gave of her time mitzvah project, is encouraging others joyous event. Sandra and Barry Stoler. Ron is the at the Jewish Community Federation. to support families in need within our son of Nina and Avi Schiller of Coral Faye’s mantra was that you make a liv- Congregation as well as at the Tingley Jacob Benjamin Springs, FL. Kim and Ron reside in ing by what you get, and you make a House Emergency Shelter. Ioffe Lake Mary, FL. life by what you give. A resident of the Carly and her family welcome the Jacob Benjamin Episcopal Church Home of Kentucky community to join them in celebrating Ioffe, son of Ye- Sims/Beilinson for the last four years, Faye continued this occasion by attending her Havdal- lena and Alexander Lauren Beilinson and Adam Sims to bring happiness to everyone she en- lah bat mitzvah service. Ioffe and brother were married on October 13 in Califor- countered. Faye’s family wishes to thank of Michael, will be nia. The bride is the daughter of Fran Bei- Dr. Osa Omoruyi, Dr. Jane Cornett, and Andrew Baker called to the Torah linson of Miami, FL and the granddaugh- the entire staff of the Episcopal Church Andrew Baker, as a bar mitzvah ter of Ann Sternberg of Louisville. The Home, especially those in both the A and son of Steve and on Saturday, No- couple resides in Marina Del Ray, CA. B wings, for their loving care. Sheila Baker, and vember 16, at 6:30 Faye is survived by her children: brother of Ellie, will p.m. at The Temple. Obituaries Melvin and Shellia Davis of Louisville, be called to the To- Jacob is the grandson of Nelya and Boris Diane and Jim Mayer of Baton Rouge, rah as a bar mitzvah Khaskin of Louisville, KY, and Klara Elizabeth Fine LA, and Mimi and the late Dr. Ronald on Saturday, No- Ioffe of Israel. Potter Grossman of Memphis, TN. She was vember 9, at 10:30 Jacob is in the seventh grade at Mey- Elizabeth Fine blessed to have nine grandchildren, a.m. at The Tem- zeek Middle School, where he is a mem- Potter, 31, died fourteen great grandchildren, and many ple. He is the grand- ber of the Beta Club, Science Olympiad, Tuesday, Septem- loving and caring nieces, nephews, sis- son of Margie and Science Fair and Chess Club. Jacob loves ber 24, at her res- ters-in-law, brothers-in-law, and friends. the late Allan Baker, and the late Betty spending time with his friends, listening idence. She was a Burial was in Keneseth Israel Ceme- Baker, and Rachele Guernsey and the to music, enjoys performing magic, play- native of Bismarck, tery. late Richard Guernsey. ing tennis, football, and all other sports. ND, born June 2, Contributions may be made to the Andrew is a seventh grader at Barret For his mitzvah project, Jacob partici- 1982 to Patricia Faye and Simmy Davis Kabbalat Shab- Traditional Middle School, where he pated this year in JFCS Pledge 13+ pro- Fine and Robert bat Program at Keneseth Israel Congre- plays golf and baseball, is a member of gram and volunteered over the summer M. Fine, MD. She gation, 2531 Taylorsville Road, Louis- the Beta Club and Quick Recall Team, helping seniors by making a difference was a graduate of Hathaway Brown ville, KY 40205. and is on the Principal’s list. He also in their lives. Jacob took orders, pur- High School in Shaker Heights, OH, a plays baseball at Lyndon Recreation. chased and then delivered groceries to graduate of Washington University, St. George Emont Andrew and his family invite the com- the seniors who could no longer shop Louis, MO, and a lab technician. George Emont munity to attend his bar mitzvah and for themselves. Jacob said, “It made me She is survived by her husband, Geof- passed away Sep- kiddush luncheon following. feel like I was exemplifying the concept frey G. Potter; her mother, Patricia Fine tember 28 in of Tikkun Olam when I gave selflessly to (Gerald Walton) of Cleveland, OH; her Louisville from a Miriam Lior Shir those who could do nothing for me. My father, Robert M. Fine, MD of Delray subarachnoid an- Miriam Lior character has been positively influenced Beach, FL; her sister, Jennifer Fine of eurism. He was 55 Shir, daughter of by making a difference this summer Chicago, IL; and her brothers, Jeffery years old. George Amy and Ron Shir helping seniors.” Fine, MD (Olga) of Pittsburgh, PA and was born in Gran- and sister of Ga- Jacob and his family invite the com- James Callahan (Tonya) of Louisville; ville, OH, in 1958. briel, will be called munity to join in celebrating as he be- her husband’s parents, George & Sheila He was a graduate to the torah as a comes a bar mitzvah. Potter of Warwick, RI; and her brother- of Oberlin College bat mitzvah on in-law, Steve Potter of Warwick, RI. and received an MBA from the Univer- Saturday, Novem- Lilah Naomi Burial was in Lakeview Cemetery, sity of Chicago. George was a managing ber 9, at 10:30 a.m. Weiss Cleveland, OH. Herman Meyer & Son partner of Triathlon Medical Ventures at Temple Shalom. Lilah Naomi handled local arrangements. as well as Kentucky Seed Capital Fund Miriam is the Weiss will be Expressions of sympathy may take the and a member of The Temple. He was a granddaughter of Lynn Goldstein and called to the Torah form of contributions to Northeast Ohio thoughtful and exceptionally kind man Dr. Harold Hamburg and the step- as a bat mitzvah SPCA, 9555 Brookpark Rd., Parma, OH whose quiet nature belied a brilliant granddaughter of Jay Goldstein. on November 23 44129. mind. George was a wonderful husband Miriam is in the seventh grade at at Keneseth Israel. and an extraordinary father. His family The Brown School. She sings with the She is the daughter Faye Perelmuter will remember him always for his good All State and All County Middle School of Dr. Kevin and Davis humor, his amazing cooking, his “bad” Choruses, plays soccer for The Brown Robin Weiss, sister Faye Davis, jokes, his love, and support. George School and with Highland Youth Rec- of Hilary, Benja- affectionately loved to travel, to try new recipes and to reation. Miriam has attended Goldman min, Isaac, Owen, Clara, Ada and Noa, known as Bubby spend time with his family. Union Camp Institute (GUCI) in past and granddaughter of the late Morton Faye, passed away He is preceded in death by his mother, summers and has her red belt in Tae and Alyse Weiss. Wednesday, Sep- Marietta Gruenbaum Emont. Kwon Do. Lilah is a seventh-grader at Meyzeek tember 25. Born He is survived by his wife, Jill Prem- Miriam’s Pledge 13 service project is Middle. She enjoys math, field hockey, in Louisville in inger of Louisville; daughter, Margo collecting dog and cat toys, food and and playing the cello. Lilah is excited 1917 to Miriam Emont of Ann Arbor, Michigan; son, treats for the Kentucky Humane Soci- to be in the All County Orchestra this and Max Perelm- Jacob Emont of Washington, DC; his ety. A vegetarian, Miriam loves dogs and year and has won several awards at the uter, Faye worked father, Milton Emont of Haverford, PA; wants to be a veterinarian. Miriam and state level for her work with the Stu- by her husband’s side at SE Davis Com- and brother, Carl Emont of Jersey City, her family invite the community to bring dent Technology Leadership Program pany from its inception in 1936. She was NJ. a donation to the Kentucky Humane So- (STLP). Camp Livingston is where she preceded in death by her husband of fif- In lieu of flowers, contributions in ciety and to join them as they celebrate enjoys hanging out with her other Jew- ty-five years, Simmy, in 1991, as well as George’s name can be directed to The her bat mitzvah. ish friends in the summer. As a part of her brothers, Morris King (Las Vegas, see LIFECYCLE page 26 26 Community  October 25, 2013  21 HESHVAN 5774

or Gilda’s Club. funds to organizations such as the city’s the Jewish Community of Louisville, the LIFECYCLE Arthur “Arty” Masler Frazier Rehab Institute, Jewish Family Arthur “Arty” Masler, 93, died Tues- and Career Services, and the Keneseth Continued from page 25 with other patients. day, October 8, at his home. He was born Israel Congregation. Temple, the Polycystic Kidney Disease Blema enjoyed antique shopping, April 9, 1920 and was a native of Bronx, He and his wife also donated to Gil- Foundation or The Juvenile Diabetes square dancing, reading, needlepoint NY. Arty was a retired postal worker, da’s Club of Louisville, along with many Foundation. and her Canasta games. Her home was an Army veteran of WWII, a member of other charities, such as the Speed Art always open to family, friends and to JCC and Adath Jeshurun. He was a de- Museum and the Fund for the Arts. He Mark Julian Saul Ray’s football players, better known as voted husband, father and uncle. served as a board member of the re- Mark Julian Saul, 63, of Vevay, IN, “His” boys. He is preceded in death by his wife, gional cancer center corporation at the passed away on September 29. He was She is preceded in death by her hus- Estelle Masler. James Graham Brown Cancer Center the son of Henry and Lilyan Snyder band, Raymond Baer; her son Perry He is survived by his two daughters, at the University of Louisville, where he Saul, both deceased, of Louisville. Baer; her parents, Samuel and Ida Kap- Helen Masler Winokur of Madison, CT, was also a major donor. Mr. Saul worked at Cincinnati Plating sah Sandler; her sisters, Cecil Speevack, and Anne Masler Resnick (Robert) of He served for several years as Pres- Company with Charles Mosher, his part- Rebecca Judah, Flora Levine and Mar- Fountain Valley, CA; six grandchildren, ident of Keneseth Israel Congregation ner of 23 years. ian Stern; her brothers, Jack Sandler, Marcy, Sandra (Brett) Small, Lizabeth, and he was a former president of the In addition to Charles, Mark is sur- Morris Sandler and Carl Sandler. Daniel and Andrea; nieces and nephews, Eliahu Academy, the city’s Jewish Day vived by his sister, Cherie Leibson, of She is survived by her devoted son and Harvey and Debbie Singer of Baltimore, School. He was also a Bellarmine Uni- Cincinnati, OH, his brother, Jeffrey A. daughter-in-law, Gordon and Shirley MD, Jeff and Susan Singer of San Juan versity trustee. In 2012, after Heaven Saul and sister-in-law Lily Eng, of Se- Baer; sisters-in-law, Emma Sandler and Capistrano, CA, Eugene Singer of Coral Hill began making kosher products, he attle, WA, his nephew, David Nielsen, of Arlette Baer; and many devoted, nieces, Gables, FL, Hartley Masler of Oakland, received the Aaron Chase Award from Portland, WA, his nieces, Laura Seaver nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews CA, and Hallette Masler of Los Ange- the Louisville Vaad Hakashruth organi- ( Thomas) of Aurora, IN, and Julia Mil- and friends. les, CA; and Louisville-born nieces and zation, which provides Kosher certifica- lar of Asheville , NC; and great-nephew Burial was in Anshei Sfard Cemetery. nephews, Joel Levy, Marla Levy, Barry tion in the city. Noah Seaver. Herman Meyer & Son handled arragne- Levy and Barbara Levy. Shapira was born on April 8, 1947 in Mark will be remembered for his ments. Burial was at Adath Jeshurun Ceme- Louisville. kindness, his generosity, his humor, and In lieu of flowers, expressions of sym- tery. His father, David M. Shapira, who the loving connection he had with his pathy may go to donor’s favorite charity. Expressions of sympathy may be died in 1987, co-founded Heaven Hill family and friends. He is greatly missed. made to Jewish War Veterans of the Distilleries shortly after Prohibition Donations may be made to the JCC Louis Getzel U.S.A., 1811 R. Street, NW, Washington, ended with his four brothers, Gary, Micky Miller Softball fund or the char- Louis Getzel, age 89, with his loving D.C. 20009 or donor’s favorite charity. Ed, George, and Mose. The five Sha- ity of the donor’s choice. family beside him, peacefully passed pira brothers took a gamble that, in the A memorial service will be held in away on October 4, at Signature Health- Steven Kupferman midst of a battered economy, they and Louisville on October 29, at 11:30 a.m. at Care at Cherokee Park (Four Courts). Steven Kupferman, 56, of Milwaukee, other investors could build a distillery, Flavorman, 809 S. 8th Street. He was a pharmacist and retired after WI, died October 13. Steve, a graduate age enough bourbon, and make a profit. a 60-year career. He was a graduate of of the University of Georgia, was an avid Several years later, the Shapira brothers Blema Baer Male High School and the University of New York Giants and Yankees fan. He bought out their other investors and be- Blema Baer, 99, died Friday, Octo- Kentucky. During his career, he oper- relished the opportunity to work with gan growing the business. ber 4, at Deer Park Retirement Center ated two independent drug stores and young people in sports, and thoroughly Shapira and his cousin, Max Sha- in Cincinnati, OH. She was a native of was also a pharmacist at Baptist East enjoyed the chance to connect with peo- pira, the company’s President, represent Louisville, born July 10, 1914. Blema was Hospital and the Park Duval Health ple. He was hard working, loving, and Heaven Hill’s second generation of lead- a retired sales agent for Klein & Appel Clinic. He was a member of Congrega- incredibly passionate. He will be dearly ership. A third generation of Shapiras Insurance Agency (1954-1992). She wore tion Anshei Sfard, Keneseth Israel, St. missed by his family, friends and the en- continues to operate the company. many hats as a volunteer for 54 years George Masonic Lodge, Scottish Rite, tire community. After Shapira graduated from the at Jewish Hospital, but her favorite one Kosair Shrine, Jewish War Veterans and He was the beloved father of Jacob University of Louisville’s College of was visiting the patients on Friday. She the Jewish Community Center. He was a Kupferman; dear brother of Jack and Business, he served two years in the U.S. was often called “Mama Baer” and “Girl World War II Veteran and served over- Arthur (April) Kupferman and their Army at the Pentagon during the Viet- Friday.” She served on the Jewish Hos- seas. He will be long remembered for his daughters, Cara and Julia; loving son of nam War. Before he went to work for pital Guild, and was a member of The dedication and care for his twin brother Irwin Kupferman; and is further sur- his family’s business, he worked in the Speed Museum, a life member of Had- Charles, who predeceased him. vived by other relatives and friends. He executive training program at the Laz- assah, serving on the board, a member Survivors include his nephew, Joseph was preceded in death by his mother, arus department store chain in Colum- of NCJW – Louisville Section, and a H. Cohen (Patricia) of Louisville; niece, Jeannie Kupferman, and his former bus, OH. He then returned to Louisville member of Congregation Anshei Sfard Eileen Kent of Davie, FL; nephew, Jerry wife, Laurie Altman Kupferman. to manage his family’s chain of retail and Congregation Anshei Sfard Sister- Getzel (Elizabeth) of Richmond, VA; Memorial services were held in Mil- clothing stores that had been founded in hood. She was a volunteer for United niece, Beverly Baker (Alan) of Louisville; waukee. Burial will be in New York. Ar- the early 1900s by his grandfather, Max Jewish Campaign, Bonds for Israel, Arts several grand-nieces and grand-neph- rangements: Blane Goodman Funeral Shapira. & Crafts gallery and Jewish Home for ews; and a cousin, Jean-Charles Getzel Service, Mequon, WI. By the mid-1990s, the family closed Convalescent Children. She received The (Lilliane) of Paris, France. In lieu of flowers, the family would its retail stores, and Shapira focused Julia Victor Volunteer of the Year Award Burial was at Anshei Sfard Cemetery. appreciate memorial gifts to the Steve his attention on the company’s distilled in 1986 and won The Bell Award in 2010. The family is sincerely grateful for the Kupferman Fund, in care of the Jewish spirits business. He was most proud of Blema’s special way with people has compassionate care and concern pro- Community Center, 6255 N. Santa Mon- the Bourbon Heritage Center, where he also been helpful to Jewish Hospital’s vided by the staff at Signature Health- ica Blvd., Whitefish Bay, WI, 53217. could often be seen signing bottles of Transplant Program. The hospital’s so- care at Cherokee Park. bourbon and talking to visitors about cial service staff needed someone to Expressions of sympathy may be Harry J. Shapira the distillery’s history. be a committed friend to Kentucky’s made to the charity of the donor’s choice. Harry J. Sha- Most of all, Shapira loved being with first heart transplant recipient. Blema pira, the Executive his family and three grandchildren. He was selected because of her support- Estelle Vice President of was proud of his two sons, a doctor and ive and nurturing nature as well as her Solomon Heaven Hill Dis- journalist. He loved traveling, especially level-headedness in dealing with com- Estelle Solomon, tilleries Inc., who on cruises around the world, and doing plicated and unpredictable situations. 95, of Louisville, helped oversee the the New York Times Sunday crossword She was so effective in her first case that died Sunday, Octo- country’s largest, puzzles with his wife, Judy. He collected social services requested her assistance ber 6, at Nazareth family-owned and small model cars. He loved watching Home. She was a operated producer James Bond movies, football games, native of Brooklyn, and marketer of and the Louisville Cardinals basketball NY, born February distilled spirits – a team. 9, 1918 to the late business founded after Prohibition by Shapira is survived by his wife of 42 Rose Pelsinger and his grandfather and four uncles – died years, Judy F. Shapira; his son, Adam Abraham Avrutov. Sunday, Oct. 13, after a ten-year battle Shapira, a cardiac electrophysiologist in She was a retired and well-respected with cancer. He was 66. Dallas and his wife Debra Kissner Sha- school secretary, a volunteer for March As one of Heaven Hill’s senior execu- pira, and their two daughters Lydia and of Dimes, a former member of B’nai tives, Shapira helped create and design Audrey; and his younger son, Ian Sha- Brith in NY and attended The Temple. the company’s two new modern attrac- pira, a Washington Post staff writer, and She is preceded in death by her par- tion centers: the Bourbon Heritage Cen- his wife Caroline Turner Shapira, and ents; her husband, Saul David Solomon; ter in Bardstown and the Evan Williams their daughter Margot. Other survivors and her daughter, Anita Solomon. Bourbon Experience, set to open next include his 99-year-old mother, Anne She is survived by her daughter, month in the heart of Louisville on the E. Shapira; a sister, Miriam Ostroff; his Sherry Diane (Don LeQuire) of Fiskdale, city’s historic “Whiskey Row.” During mother-in-law, Libby Frank; his broth- MA; her granddaughter, Stacy Solod- Shapira’s years of leadership, the com- er-in-law and sister-in-law, Armand kin of Los Angeles, CA; and two special pany expanded its offerings from bour- and Paula Frank; his niece and nephew, friends who gave her great care, Pamela bon and other American whiskeys to an Holly Frank and Jonathan Frank; and Hepp and Laverne Jones, both of Lou- array of distilled spirits products in vir- other nieces and nephews. isville. tually all segments of the industry. The The family would like to thank Dr. Burial was at Beth Moses Cemetery, company is reportedly now the country’s Donald Miller, director of the James Farmingdale, NY. Herman Meyer & Son sixth-largest spirits supplier and second Graham Brown Cancer Center, along Please support were in charge of all local arrangements. largest holder of aging bourbon. with the center’s staff; Dr. Forrest Kuhn; In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may Shapira was a significant philanthro- Henry Penn; Eva Jackson; Carmelita our advertisers! be made to The American Diabetes As- pist in Louisville. He was president of the Clay and her nursing staff of Marie Dera- sociation, The Alzheimer’s Association Shapira Foundation, which has donated mus, Nicole Denning, Rebecca Frazier, October 25, 2013  21 HESHVAN 5774  Community 27

As a Jewish teen I was enthralled by the nent; the only question was, when? The available to those Jews clamoring for D’VAR TORAH Freedom Rides and sit ins taking place two brothers arrived in Warsaw late escape. They knew they were breaking in the South. We seemed to be chang- that summer. Around the United States the law and going against State Depart- ing, albeit slowly, for the better; a style Mission to Poland was a huge crowd ment policy – that was not important by Rabbi Stanley Miles reflected in the Kennedy White House of Jewish people, trying desperately to because lives were at stake. When the and the elegant words of our youngest flee the country; hopefully to the United staff agreed, the brothers remained to or those of us, age 60 and over, president. States. help process the applications, expedit- it is all too easy to remember These were promising years for the Remember, Jewish immigration to ing escape from Poland for many prior where we were on November 22, American Jewish community, as well. America was virtually impossible. A to the Nazi invasion and the beginning F 1963, the day President John F. Two active members of our community, draconian quota system succeeded in of the Second World War. We do not Kennedy was assassinated. This date, Arthur Goldberg and Abraham Ribi- keeping most East European Jews out. know how many lives this ruse saved. just as December coff, served in the Kennedy Cabinet. Everyone knew the Nazis would con- I doubt if many know this story. It 7, 1941 before and Many people were pleasantly surprised, quer Poland soon, placing the majority came to my attention long after the September 11, 2001 as the reputation of the Kennedy family of Europe’s Jews in a Nazi trap. Kennedy presidency. After hearing it, after was instantly had been tarnished by the blatant an- John Kennedy and his brother under- I had yet another reason to revere the frozen in both time ti-Semitism and pro-Nazi sympathies of stood this dangerous situation. Not only memory of this great American as a and memory. the President’s father, Joseph P. Ken- did they understand, they acted. During blessing and to read his name with When I recall the nedy, when he served as ambassador to 1939 and 1940 New York hosted a fabu- Kaddish on the Shabbat on or prior to thousand days of Great Britain. lous World’s Fair. To promote tourism, November 22. the Kennedy pres- In this respect, the son rejected the there were a large number of visas for – idency, I focus on flaws of the father, going back to the visitors from overseas. Shabbat candles should be lit on Fri- the sense of change summer of 1939. John Kennedy and The Kennedy brothers asked if there days, October 25 at 6:34 p.m., Novem- Rabbi Stanley Miles and optimism in the his older brother, Joe, traveled by car were unused visas. When told that vir- ber 1 at 6:26, November 8 at 5:18 p.m., air. The shock of Sputnik subsided as through Europe to assess the ever-dark- tually none of the documents had been November 15 at 5:13 p.m. and Novem- American astronauts orbited the earth. ening world situation. War was immi- used they urged the staff to make them ber 22 at 5:08 p.m. Please remember that Standard Time returns on Sunday, November 3 at 2 a.m., and clocks should in Queens, NY. Herman Meyer & Son be set back one hour at that time. was in charge of local arrangements. – LIFECYCLE Expressions of sympathy may be Editor’s note: Rabbi Stanley R. Miles, made to the National Holocaust Mu- the rabbi of Temple Shalom (Reform), Continued from page 26 Joseph and Bella Rosenberg Weissman. seum in Washington, D.C. or donor’s fa- has volunteered to provide Torah com- and Susann Robillard. Also, the family Justine was the sole Holocaust survivor vorite charity. mentaries for Community. would like to thank Cel Nall, Shapira’s of a family of 10. She lived in Brooklyn, secretary for the last 15 years. NY, until 1997, when she moved to Lou- Funeral services were held at Kene- isville, KY, to be closer to family. She Advertise Season Sales in Community’s seth Israel in Louisville. was a woman of valor and a member of Congregation Adath Jeshurun. Chanukah Greetings Section Justine Lerner She is preceded in death by her par- Justine Lerner, ents and eight siblings and her husband, Deadline: November 15 89, of Oxmoor Louis Lerner. Lodge Retirement She was the proud mother of Joel Community, Lou- Lerner (Karen Altman) of Louisville; lov- Seasonal Publications: isville, died Thurs- ing grandmother of Shawn Lerner (Aly- November 22 day, October 17, at son) of New York, NY, Lindsey Lerner of Baptist Health. She Chicago, IL, Daniel Lerner and Ashley was born October Lerner, both of Washington, D.C.; and Contact Aaron Leibson at 418-5845 23, 1923 in Bia- great-grandmother of Spencer Lerner. or [email protected] lystok, Poland to Burial was at Mt. Lebanon Cemetery

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