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Ranen Omer-Sherman UofL Selects Omer-Sherman to Fill Judaic Studies Chair by Phyllis Shaikun Special to Community Louisville photographer Robert Klein recently participated in the Artist-in-Residence program in the Western Galilee. He and Rebecca Partnership 2Gether Roberts, a potter from Austin, TX, toured a museum in the Old City of Akko. See story and photos, pages 20 and 21. ollowing an extensive search, the University of Louisville has JCL Board Approves Allocations for 2015 Fiscal Year named Ranen Omer-Sherman, Ph.D., the first Jewish Heritage by Shiela Steinman Wallace F munity. 2015 budgets, the committee was given Fund for Excellence Chair of Judaic Editor This year, as in recent years, due to re- the amount of $1,855,000 available for Studies. In this capacity, he will raise duced funding available from our com- allocation. This amount is determined awareness of Judaism’s religious and Each year, at the close of the annu- munity’s unrestricted giving, the needs by reserving a portion of pledged funds cultural heritage through the creation al Federation Campaign, the Jewish of the local agencies outweigh the money to account for pledges promised but nev- of an annual lecture series and other re- Community of Louisville’s (JCL) Plan- available, and that doesn’t take into ac- er paid, and an expectation of a portion lated programs, in addition to teaching ning and Allocations (P&A) Committee, count the community’s desire to provide of pledges not received by the deadline classes in the Judaic Studies program. composed of dedicated lay leaders from funding for Jewish agencies nationally, that are anticipated with high confi- University of Louisville President across Louisville’s Jewish community, and internationally, especially in Israel. dence based on prior giving levels. Any James Ramsey believes this endowed must decide how to allocate the funding The decision making process last month funding available from collections in ex- chair will “fill an important need in the provided to the Campaign by generous was very challenging. cess of the prior year’s holdback is also university’s religious studies program donors, including many readers of Com- For allocations to support fiscal year included, as every dollar received for the by offering students the opportunity annual campaign is included in the allo- to learn about Jewish culture, history cations process. and accomplishments – including those index “If the Campaign does well, every- unique to Louisville – as they work to- body benefits,” P&A Committee Chair ward a degree.” JCRC update...... 2 Jay Klempner said. “If the Campaign The JHFE Endowed Chair will be Presbyterians Vote to Divest...... 4 see allocations page 10 see Judaic studies page 19 Trager to Receive National Award ...... 5 Herb Inspired Brunch...... 5

POSTAGE Baseball Agent to Speak at Chabad...5 KENTUCKY LOUISVILLE Yachad Program Helps Special Needs PERIODICALS Calendar of Events...... 5 JFCS Annual Meeting...... 6 Children Be Successful JCC Campers Do You Know These People?...... 6 by Shiela Steinman Wallace camper weeks, Yachad serves children Republic Bank Players Challenge...... 7 Editor with a wide variety of issues including MOSAIC Awards...... 8 OCD (obsessive-compulsive disorder), JCL Annual Meeting...... 12 JCC Summer Camp is a great for chil- autism, Down Syndrome, Fragile X, How Does Passion Influence You?....14 dren to make friends, swim, play games sensory processing disorders, cerebral Life and Legacy Grant...... 15 and participate in a variety of activities palsy and more. There are children who Lion of Judah Luncheon...... 15 that are so much fun that they don’t even display atypical behaviors or delayed Chavurat Shalom...... 17 realize they’re learning. Often summer speech, physical disabilities and more. NCJW Closing Meeting...... 18 camp experiences can be transforma- Yet every effort is made to help these NCJW Honors Friedson...... 19 tive. children succeed. There are a few places JFCS Calendar...... 22 JCC Summer Camp is also a real op- left later this summer. Vaad Update...... 23 portunity for children with special needs Early Childhood Assistant Director Rachel Ament’s Book...... 23 to be integrated fully into camp through Angie Hiland, who directs Yachad, gave Newsmakers...... 24 the Yachad program, which the JCC pro- an example of how the program works. B’nai Tzedek Grants...... 24 vides advocates who operate with the During the first week, one camper was Around Town/Melton...... 25 core belief that everyone can make a having trouble integrating. Lifecycle...... 26 friend and everyone can succeed. “He and his advocate spent the day D’var Torah/Teen Topics...... 27 With 21 campers enrolled for over 100 see Yachad page 18 2 Community  June 27, 2014  29 SIVAN 5774 JCRC UPDATE

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Board of Directors significant numbers of Jews (of course), Bring Back our Boys The appearance of advertising in Community does not Board Chair Muslims, Hindus, Buddhists, Sikhs, We are all familiar with the “Bring represent a kashruth endorsement. Karen Abrams Baha’is, just to name a few of the faiths Back our Girls” social media campaign that make up the diverse fabric of our to free hundreds of girls kidnapped by Editorial Policy JCL senior staff religious community. The numbers for the extremist Islamist group Boko Ha- Community accepts letters to the editor President & Chief Executive Officer these different non-Christian groups are ram in Northern Nigeria. Now comes for publication. All letters must be of interest to the Stu Silberman growing as well, and it is something of the “Bring Back our Boys” Campaign to Jewish community or in response to which we should be proud. secure the release of three Israeli boys an item published in the paper. They must be no longer Senior Vice President & Chief Operations However, rare incidents still occur that kidnapped by Hamas in the West Bank. than 300 words in length and signed. Name, address Officer remind us that we need to defend our Israel is still conducting a massive mil- and daytime phone number must be included for Sara Wagner freedom of religion and freedom from itary operation to both find these young verification purposes only. Vice President & Chief Development Officer religion. I occasionally receive phone men and also to curtail significantly Community reserves the right to refuse to publish any Stew Bromberg calls from Jewish parents of students Hamas’ capabilities in the West Bank. letter, to edit for brevity while preserving the meaning, in public schools asking for assistance For example, Israel has rearrested over and to limit the number of letters published in any edition. 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WASHINGTON (JTA) – There were Your generous support this year has been overwhelming. Thanks to you, Community remains strong amendments and amendments to and vibrant. Following is a list of contributors recieved between May 21 and June 24, 2014. amendments in a debate lasting for Donors who contributed prior to May 21, 2014 were acknowledged in the May 23, 2014 paper. more than four hours. There were du- eling T-shirts. There was a last-minute appeal for a joint pilgrimage to speak Patron ($500 and Over) Arthur L. Hoffman & Martha Eddy Helene Katz hard truths to Benjamin Netanyahu. Stephi & Jonathan Wolff Marjory Horwitz Marsha Layman And there was a plea to emulate Jesus and speak hard truths to Jews. Ellen S. Jacobs Dr. Ronald & Sonia Levine After it all, there was the Presbyteri- Sponsor ($250-$499) Eileen Kaplan Geraldine Lurie an General Assembly’s vote, 310-303, to Mike & Margie Kommor Martin S. Margulis divest from three American companies Shellie Benovitz that do business with Israeli security Betty Bronner Nancy Kratt Judith Marks services in the West Bank. Jay & Karen Klempner Jack Loewy Barry & Shelley Meyers In the immediate aftermath, Heath Rada, the moderator of the Presbyterian Lois Marcus Kay E. Miller Church (U.S.A.), appealed to the media Donor ($100-$249) Isaac Maya Jennifer Payton present to “affirm” the love Presbyteri- Anthony Minstein & Vycki Dr. & Mrs. Jack M. Perlman ans have for Jews. Karen Abrams & Jeff Glazer “In no way is this a reflection for our Betsy Bennett Goldenberg-Minstein Mr. & Mrs. Clifford Radin lack of love for our Jewish sisters and Benita Berman Florence Morguelan Nira & Yair Riback brothers,” Rada said following the June David Rosenthal 20 vote. Marc & Shannon Charnas Ivan S. O’Koon Their Jewish sisters and brothers Laura & Greg Gitter Barbara & Myron Pass Dorothy Rouben were, for the most part, not buying. “It Dr. & Mrs. Lawrence Goldberg Richard & Janet Rosenbaum Clara Rowe signals a real separation from the Jewish community, which was unfortunate,” Angeline B. Golden Ellen & Dr. Philip M. Rosenbloom Frank Schwartz & Linda Lesser said Rabbi Rick Jacobs, the president Gary & Pat Gusoff Susan Rudy Stephanie & Chuck Sarasohn of the Union for Reform Judaism, who Michael and Beth Salamon Marilyn Schorin flew in at the last minute to deliver an Ann R. Hertzman impassioned appeal to the mainline Cheryl & David Karp Marsha Salzman Edwin & Marcia Segal Protestant denomination to vote against Lowell & Martha Katz Marcia P. Schuster Eleanor & Martin Shiffman & divestment. In his address, Jacobs said his Reform Keneseth Israel Congregation Sharon & Donald Shavinsky Judith Ackerman movement opposed West Bank settle- Jon & Laura Klein Marcella & Steven Simon John L. Silletto ments and was concerned with the “pain Louis & Wilma Levy In Memory of Alan Stoler Earl Simon and hardship” that the Israeli occupa- tion causes Palestinians. William & Judy Levy Stephanie Reeses & Mark Silver Ruthie F. Smelson And he made an offer: If the assembly Alan Mauser Lindsey & David Rossen Steve & Nancy Snow rejected divestment, Jacobs said, church Susan Rostov Selene & Sanford Spiegel leaders could join him in presenting Suzy Post their shared concerns about Israeli poli- Sonia Saag Michael E. & Nicole Z. Russman Evie & Chuck Topcik cies in a joint meeting with Prime Minis- Dr. & Mrs. William Schmied Larry Simon Rebecca Wall ter Benjamin Netanyahu. But his appeal ultimately was rebuffed. Ellen and Max Shapira Dr. N. James Strull Drs. Sharon & Lee Shai Weissbach “We simply cannot work with the Bernie and Kathleen Speevak Alan Weisberg Carol and Jake Wishnia Presbyterian Church on issues related to Arnold & Carol Zegart the Middle East,” Jacobs said in an inter- Robin & Steve Stratton view from Israel, where he headed im- Cherie Thoman Fair Share Supporter mediately after his June 19 appearance Jean Trager ($36-$49) Other at the assembly. Joy & Claus Behr Sheila B. Berman The resolution divests from Cater- Leon & Helen Wahba pillar, Motorola Solutions and Hewl- Murrel Winner Hans Benjamin Dana & Lee Alan Dugatkin ett-Packard. A similar resolution was Miriam Broderson Anne & Philip Feitelson defeated narrowly at the 2012 biennial. Netanyahu, addressing a colloquy of Friend ($50-$99) Patricia & Marvin Coan Evelyn & Sidney Figa Jewish journalists in Jerusalem, criti- Max Behr, DMD Gita Comer Barbara Franklin cized the vote. Sara Davidson Sharon Glogower “The only place where you have free- H. Edwin & Marsha P. Bornstein dom, tolerance, protection of minorities, Mona & Jay Brodsky Drs. Leah & Herb Dickstein Carol & Stan Goldberg protection of gays, of Christians and all Anita Chambers Barbara Fabricant Melvin & Esther Goldgarb other faiths is Israel,” he said Sunday at the Jewish Media Summit in Jerusalem. Barbara & Mitchell Charney Bonnie & Allan Fine Irvin & Daisy Goldstein Netanyahu suggested that American Larry Cohen Marylin & Richard Frank Sue Goodman Presbyterian leaders “take a plane, come Joseph and Ruth Davis Arnie & Bette Friedman Myron Horvitz here and let’s arrange a bus tour in the region. Let them go to Libya, Syria, Leb- Paula J. Erdelyi & Larry S. Myers Barbara & Eddie Goldberg Marjory Horwitz anon, Iraq.” Dr. Bruce Gaddie Steven Goldstein Sherry & Buddy Kaufman Jewish communal officials who at- Dr. Richard Gersh Madilyn Guss Beverly & Elias Klein see Presbyterians page 18 Gila Glattstein Susan & Joel High Laura Levin Shirley Hoskins Zera Lipetz JCRC Scott Gordon Continued from page 2 Sara Gould Barbara & Sidney Hymson Mr. & Mrs. Jerome A. Lobred Sandy & Mark Hammond Ali Ignatow Nathan Schwartz & Wendy Pfeffer West Bank. They have even gone so far as to toughen conditions for Hamas Stuart Harris Arthur H. Isaacs, M.D. Leni Sweet prisoners in Israeli jails, such as not al- Sonia G. Hess Linda L. Jasper, Ph.D. lowing them to watch the World Cup. Israel is making it clear to Hamas that being in the kidnapping business is not worth it. The families of these three boys (Eyal, Gil-Ad, and Naftali) are extremely appreciative of the solidarity and sup- port of many around the world. We can show our support through the “Bring Back our Boys” Facebook cam- COMMUNITYComments or suggestions for Community? Please send donations with name and contact information to: paign (Bring Back Our Boys Facebook Please write to the address below ATTN: 3600 Dutchmans Lane | Louisville, KY 40205 Shiela Wallace, Editor, or e-mail her at: jcl@ Page), twitter campaign (#bringbackour- (502) 459-0660 | Fax: (502) 238-2724 \ www.jewishlouisville.org jewishlouisville.org boys), and Instagram campaign (Bring Back our Boys). We hope and pray that these young men will be home safe with their families as soon as possible. June 27, 2014  29 SIVAN 5774  Community 5 Trager to Receive Kipnis-Wilson/Friedland Award lies, had limited resources. Their bud- munity as a successful fund-raiser for get did not include a lot of extras. the Jewish Community Federation’s Recognizing importance of the help March of the Living program, and for they received when they were young, many years, Republic Bank has been the Tragers have been generous to the title sponsor of the Jewish Family the Jewish Federation and the Jewish and Vocational Service/Jewish Com- Community Center for many years. munity Center Players Challenge (golf, Today, Jean Trager continues her sup- tennis, bridge, canasta and maj jongg port so help will always be available to event). those who need it. “There are plenty The Jewish values of tzedakah and of Jewish families that need help,” she tikkun olam are the Tragers’ legacy. noted. Over the years, they donated gener- Women’s Thank You Trager is a native Louisvillian, and ously to community causes in their during her early teen years, the YMHA names. In 1999, for example, they gave Event is July 27 (Young Men’s Hebrew Association generous gifts to U of L for the Trager The Jewish Federation of Louisville’s (now the Jewish Community Center) field hockey stadium. Since then, the Women’s Philanthropy Division pres- was the focus of her life. family has given sizable donations to ents an “Herb Inspired Brunch” on Sun- She attended Ohio State University Jewish Hospital for the Trager Pavilion day, July 27, at 10:30 a.m. at the home and the University of Missouri, where at the Rudd Heart and Lung Center, to of Jewish Community of Louisville she graduated with a degree in elemen- Frazier Rehabilitation Center for the Board Chair Dr. Karen Abrams. This tary education. When she returned to Trager Pavilion, to Baptist East for event honors women who have contrib- Jean Trager Louisville, she taught first and second the Trager Pediatric Emergency Care uted $500 or more to the 2014 Federa- grade at the old Ballard Elementary Center, to U of L Athletics to build the tion Campaign, and they are invited as by Shiela Steinman Wallace School until her children were born. Trager Center indoor football practice guests to this event. Editor She helped organize an evening facility and to The Temple for the Trag- At the brunch, there will be a presen- group of Hadassah for younger wom- er Pre-School Education Center, as tation on how to plant, grow and cook he Jewish Federation has an- en who could not attend meetings well as many other sizable donations. with a variety of herbs. nounced that Jean Trager is during the day. She was also active in They also established endowments A Vaad approved option is available if Louisville’s recipient of the the Adath Jeshurun Sisterhood. For a for a number of Jewish and non-Jew- requested by July 14. 2014 Kipnis-Wilson/Fried- short time, she volunteered at the Jew- ish agencies throughout the commu- RSVP online at https://jewishlouisville. Tland Award, the Jewish Federations of ish Hospital Information Desk, and nity. Most recently, the Tragers made org/herb-inspired-brunch-registration/ North America’s preeminent nation- she often took classes at the JCC. She’s the lead gift of $1 million to The Tem- or to Kristy Benefield, kbenefield@jew- al Women’s Philanthropy award. The also a life member of National Council ple’s “Secure our Future” Campaign. ishlouisville.org or 238-2739, by July 22. award will be presented at the nation- of Jewish Women. In 2006, Jean and Bernard Trager al Lion of Judah conference in the fall. In 1955, she and Bernard were mar- received the Jewish Community Cen- Calendar The Kipnis-Wilson/Friedland Award ried, and they enjoyed more than 50 ter’s prestigious Blanche B. Otten- of Events recognizes leadership in Women’s years together. heimer Award in recognition of their TODAY Philanthropy, particularly in the area The Tragers were partners in busi- leadership in Louisville and the differ- JCC Summer Camp of endowment. A long-time supporter ness, too, and in 1977, they bought a ence for good their efforts have made. JCC Sumer Camp is underway and of the annual Federation Campaign as small bank in Shelbyville, KY, that Trager has a daughter, Shelley T. it is a transformative experience for a Lion of Judah, Trager is committed became the cornerstone of the corpo- Kusman, who has three boys, Mi- children. There are still a few spaces to the Louisville Jewish community. ration that today is Republic Bancorp, chael, Andrew and Brett; and a son, left in sessions that run through August In the mid-1990’s, she decided it was Inc., the largest Kentucky-owned fi- Steve, and his wife, Amy, who have 8. Choose traditional camp, fine arts, time to ensure that the next generation nancial institution in the area. Today, two children, Kevin and Emily. science, sports, crafts or aquatics. followed her example, so she made her their son, Steve Trager, serves as Re- She is proud that her children and Children swim all summer and many “girls” – daughter Shelley Trager Kus- public’s chairman and CEO. grandchildren carry on the family tradi- receive instruction. Information and man and daughter-in-law Amy Trager In 1999, both received the Weisberg tion of tzedakah. forms at www.jewishlouisville.org/camp, or contact Mary Dooley, mdooley@ – Lions as well, and in 2004, endowed Brotherhood Award from NCCJ (the jewishlouisville.org or 238-2718. all three gifts to ensure her support in National Conference of Community perpetuity. and Justice); and they also were named NOW-SEPTEMBER 1 Trager and her late husband, Ber- the 2003 Caritas Foundation Commu- Summer Membership nard, z”l, always worked as a team nity Leaders of the Year. In 2004, they This summer, enjoy swimming and access when it came to charitable giving. “The were honored with the University of to the JCC’s fitness center, including hundreds of group fitness classes. community has been good to us,” she Louisville Hickman-Camp Award rec- Contact Alicia Springer at 238-2721 or said, “and we always felt like we have ognizing their support of the Athletic [email protected] for to give back to the community.” Department. details. When they first got married, Trager In 2004, the Tragers brought the shared, they, like many young fami- movie, “Gloomy Sunday,” to the com- NOW-JULY 15 Patio Gallery Exhibit, Sacred Familiar by Wendi Smith. Major League Baseball Agent Marc Kligman to JULY 4 Speak at Chabad Taste of Shabbos Program 4th of July Celebration and Membership Appreciation Day, 9:30 On July 5, Chabad will kick off its share stories and anecdotes during the a.m.-6:30 p.m., at the JCC. Raft races, big summer “A Taste of Shabbos” program sit down Kiddush luncheon splash contest, family pool, music with a with guest speaker Marc Kligman. There All are welcome. To ensure proper DJ and dancing, get a free sno-cone and popcorn, meals and drinks available for will be a one-hour introductory Sabbath seating, reservations are appreciated. purchase from the Dive-In Diner. service from 11:30 Call 235-5770. a.m.-12:30 p.m. This program is sponsored by Chabad JULY 7 (Regular morning of Kentucky and is open, free of charge, Florence Melton School of Adult services begin at to the entire community. Jewish Learning, early registration dis- 10 a.m.). count deadline for the 2014-15 classes. The introducto- For information or to register, go to https:// jewishlouisville.org/jcc/adults-cultural-arts/ ry service is filled melton-school-of-adult-jewish-learning/. with song and ex- planation and will JULY 20-AUGUST 26 be followed by a Patio Gallery Exhibit, Louisville Kiddush luncheon Watercolor Society juried show. Opening from 12:30-2. reception Sunday, July 20, 2-4 p.m. Marc Kligman The event will be JULY 27 held at the Chabad Women’s Philanthropy Thank You House, 1654 Almara Circle. Event, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., at a Kligman was born in Philadelphia private home, Learning How to Garden and grew up in a relatively secular fam- with Herbs. For women who made a gift ily in Stamford, CT. Today, Kligman of $500 or more to the 2014 Federation is an observant Jew, an attorney, and a Campaign. Details to come. baseball agent to numerous major and JULY 30 minor league baseball players. His nota- CenterStage 100th Season Launch ble clients include Phillies all-star catch- Party Celebration, 7 p.m. Featuiring live er Carlos Ruiz of the Phillies, pitcher performances of previews from the upcom- Rob Scahill of the Rockies, first base- ing CenterStage season plus birthday cake man Justin Bour, pitcher Mike Zagurski and drinks. Free. Limited space available. of the Blue Jays among others. Reservations required, https://jewishlouis- ville.org/centerstage-100-celebration/ Kligman sees no contradiction be- tween being a proud, observant Jew and AUGUST 8 working in a highly competitive busi- YAD Picnic and Poolside Shabbat, 6 ness of athlete representation. He will p.m. Hold the date. Details to come. 6 Community  June 27, 2014  29 SIVAN 5774 JFCS Celebrates Volunteers, Service and Innovation by Niki King that they can live independently. Bat- Public Relations Specialist tcher and Reynolds both said that JFCS has changed their lives by giving them a ewish Family and Career Services career they love that helps them do good celebrated 106 years of service to work and also supports them and their the Jewish community and to Lou- family. They both said they loved the va- J isville at its Annual Meeting on riety of each day and how good it feels to Tuesday, May 27, at the Louis and Lee help others. Roth Family Center. With the theme of Each year, JFCS honors employees “Continuing a Tradition of Service,” vol- who create the best new program with unteers, staff and board members were the Mary Gunther Award. This year, recognized and new board members Board Member Bill Ryan presented elected. the award to Robert Tiell and Lauren “It’s been a very productive year at Kehr for Long-term Unemployment JFCS, we’ve served over 9,000 people Job Search Turnaround. The program, throughout our region,” said Judy Fre- started in 2011, augments traditional job undlich Tiell, executive director. “It’s not search support with behavioral health been without challenges for our clients management techniques. More than and for our agency. We continue to see two-thirds of the people in the program large numbers of people who have fewer have found a cycle of employment with- resources and need more services. But in three months. we have a huge level of creativity, com- “What this program was designed to mitment and passion and compassion address was the fact that when you lose JFCS Board member Bill Ryan announces the Mary that’s exhibited by our board, staff and your job, and when you lose it for a long Gunther Award to Bob Tiell and Lauren Kehr volunteers.” time, you start to lose part of you, and Frank Weisberg stands in front of the newly installed JFCS President Debbie Friedman be- that means part of our community,” “gallery” of his paintings donated by Bonnie Bizer gan the meeting with the presentation Ryan said. of a special gift from avid supporter and Drawing large applause, Friedman former board member Bonnie Bizer, recognized Robert Tiell, Director of who passed away in November. Bizer be- Career Services and Workforce Devel- queathed several paintings she owned by opment who has worked at JFCS for 45 artist Frank Weisberg, who was chair of years and Judy Freundlich Tiell who has the art committee for the building. Weis- been there for 35 years. berg, who was in attendance, donated a “I want to tell you about two people painting as well. The paintings hang in a who have really led this agency and real- group just outside the JFCS board room. ly taken it to where it is today,” she said. “We are very honored by Bonnie’s “It’s (their) leadership that’s brought us wishes and by being the owners of sever- where we are.” al of Frank’s paintings,” Friedman said. Mark Ament, chair of the board’s Nom- With fewer than 40 staff members, inating Committee, conducted the elec- JFCS relies heavily on volunteers to ex- tion. Doug Sharps, Carole Snyder and Ro- Bob Tiell, director of Career Services & Workforce pand services and this year about 400 bin Stratton were elected for three years. Development and Judy Freundlich Tiell receive length of service recognitions for 45 and 35 years respectively President-Elect Stephanie Mutchnick, JFCS CFO Steph- volunteers contributed nearly 24,000 Ayala Golding and Bruce Belman were from Debbie Friedman. anie Reese and Family Services Director Mauri Malka hours of service. re-elected for three-year terms. Debbie “No job is too large or too small for Friedman was elected president; Steph- JFCS volunteers who have gathered to anie Mutchnick, president-elect; San- bag food for less privileged clients, make di Friedson, vice-president; and Marty bows for centerpieces, put together mail- Margulis, treasurer. Marc Charnas, Jay ings, shop, drive and more,” said Fried- Klempher and Peter Resnik will serve as man. “There is a real sense of belonging in at large Executive Committee members. the JFCS volunteer community which en- JFCS thanked Sheilah Abramson- courages involvement wherever needed.” Miles, Shellie Benovitz and Janet Meyer To showcase some of JFCS’ services, who completed their terms and are leav- Mauri Malka, director of Family Ser- ing the board. vices, “interviewed” Margaret Battcher In addition to Ament, the Nominat- and Patricia Reynolds, who started as ing Committee includes Billy Altman, trainees before they were hired into the Debbie Friedman, Sandi Friedson, Jay Senior Concierge Homecare program, Klempner, Marty Margulis, Janet Meyer, which provides services to seniors so Peter Resnik and Diane Tobin.

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Volunteers receive recognition People? On Sunday, June 8, the Jewish Louis- served for future generations and may ville History Project had its first meeting. be the first step toward creating a more Committee Chairman Frank Weisberg permanent repository for these and oth- We’re CPA strategists! said, “It was a huge success. We broke er community artifacts. into groups and had a ball looking at Weisberg continued, “Shiela Wallace and identifying old photos taken at the came up with the idea of starting a Jew- When you put Welenken CPAs on your team, you JCC, various Federation events, clubs, ish Louisville Archive, a resource that is gain a partner that is focused on your overall meetings, etc. greatly needed to preserve our deep, rich financial well-being. “The photos were dated from back in Jewish heritage in Louisville and our the 1930’s through the 1960’s and even memories. the early 2000’s,” he said. “Some people “Our meetings are easy and fun,” he Specializing in personalized accounting services were excited to find old pictures of their continued. “They are held once a month for businesses, associations, and individuals, mothers and fathers, sisters and broth- on the second Sunday of each month, ers, of old friends and even of them- starting at 2 p.m. Each meeting lasts we are ready to go to work for you. selves, taken years ago. about one hour and is held at the JCC “Everyone had a smile on their faces,” in the Senior Adult Lounge. The next he added. “Some people also recorded scheduled meeting is July 13. Please join their memories of the event being cele- us (and many of your friends).” brated in the photo and the people who Please RSVP to Wallace, 238-2703 or were there.” [email protected]., or let her By identifying photos now, the project know if you can identify the people in is taking steps to ensure some pieces of the photo above. A larger version of the 502 585 3251 www.welenken.com the history of this community are pre- photo is available at jewishlouisville.org. June 27, 2014  29 SIVAN 5774  Community 7 Mike Nash, Joe Nash and Nick Gardiner took first place in the 2014 Republic Bank Golf Challenge. The Nash’s company, Duplicator Sales and Service is a sponsor.

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Sun Shone Brightly on the 2014 Republic Bank Players Challenge by Rivka Golding Sales and Service, Nancy and Sheldon Community Intern Gilman and Welenken CPAs. Par Spon- sors were Gus Goldsmith, Hertzman he sun was shining, and every- Foundation, Dr. Elliot Rosengarten, Jay one was smiling at the 2014 Re- Klempner, Metro Dental Group, Pay- public Bank Players Challenge. Logic, Porcini’s Children Foundation, T Temperatures were high on Schwartz Insurance Group and UBS Monday, June 23, but that did not stop Private Wealth Management. players from enjoying the day at Stan- Best Ball Sponsors were ACCO Inc., dard Country Club. This year’s event in- OVASCO, A-M Electric Co., Faulkner cluded golf, tennis, bridge, canasta, maj Real Estate, Metropolitan housing Co- jongg and a silent auction. alition, Oasis Solutions Group, Plaut & The annual Players Challenge benefits Associates PSC, Ralph M. Green DMD, the Jewish Community Center and the The Nautilus Group/Fenwick Insurance Jewish Family and Career Services. Partners LLC, Willis Klein, Bob and First place in golf went to the team of Judy Tiell, Ellis & Badenhausen Ortho- Nick Gardner, Mike Nash and Joe Nash. pedics PSC. In-kind sponsors were Bill Second place went to James Gibson, J. R. Collins auto Group, Bluegrass Moto- Hage, Mike Porro and Doug Vierhaler. sport, Davis Jewelers, Gold Headquar- Third place went to David Gatti, Steph- ters, Heaven Hill Distilleries, Sign-a-Ra- anie Young, Chad Dailey and Donald ma, Synergism, Ted Wirth Photography, Young. Winners received gift cards to Doug Gordon & West Bend Insurance, Golf Headquarters. Louisville Pure Tap, Smoketown USA, Many of the holes had additional chal- Nick Barth and Dixon Golf. lenges, in which prizes including a Rolex The JCC and JFCS also thank all of watch and the use of a Porsche for the the businesses and individuals who do- weekend, were up for grabs. nated gifts for the silent auction. Jay Klempner and Elise Brown had the straightest drive on holes 2 and 16, respectively. John Clark hit the longest drive on hole 4. Gail Pohn won longest putt on hole 18. In the closest to the pin contest, Dar- by Smith won on hole 7, Kenny Creech on hole 12, and Angela Hornung on hole 15. Richard Schultz was on his game, taking home both longest putt on hole 14 and longest drive on hole 17. Sandy Linker won the putting contest. Alison Roemer and Mandy Masterson came in first place in the tennis chal- lenge, and Keren Benabou and Mallie Nagel came in second place. Carol Wishnia and Phyllis Wertheim Mandy Masterson, above and Alison Roemer, below, won first place in the bridge competi- took first place in tennis. tion, and Ann Zimmerman and Vivian Moorin won second place. Canasta and maj jongg players just played for fun. The JCC and JFCS give a special thanks to the event’s Title Sponsor, Re- public Bank. They also thank their other sponsors. Kindred Healthcare was the event’s Ea- gle Sponsor and Ernst & Young, LLP and Jewish Heritage Fund for Excel- lence were both Links Sponsors. Contest Sponsors were Almost Fam- ily, Altman Insurance Services, Crowe Horwath, Goldberg and Simpson, Mutu- al of America, Papercone Corporation, Sam Swope Auto Group and tw telecom. Sweet Spot Sponsors were Duplicator

J.R. Hage, James Gibson, Mike Porro and Doug Vierhaler Donald Young, Stephanie Young, David Gatti and Chad took second place in golf. Dailey finished third. 8 Community  June 27, 2014  29 SIVAN 5774 MOSAIC Awards Showcase Immigrants’ Achievement, Passion and Hope by Shiela Steinman Wallace Centers; is past president of the medical Editor staff at Jewish Hospital and St. Mary’s HealthCare (KentuckyOne Health); im- hen an individual is honored mediate past president of the Associa- with one of Jewish Family tion of Pakistani Physicians of Kentucky & Career Service’s MOSAIC and Indiana; and a board member of W Awards, it is a clear signal Interfaith Paths to Peace, Fund for the that that individual is a refugee or im- Arts and Center for Interfaith Relations. migrant who has come to Louisville and With APPKI, he worked with Temple achieved great things. It is also clear that Shalom on earthquake relief for Haiti, the Louisville community appreciates and when Pakistan suffered devastating their contributions, because this year’s floods, he helped provide water purifica- awards ceremony, held on Thursday, tion systems. May 22, drew more than 350 people, a Motivated by compassion and com- crowd so large that the agency had to mitted to religious and cultural diver- find a larger venue, the Louisville Mar- sity, Dr. Babar can be found mentoring riott Downtown. children at the Americana Center, deliv- The focus of the evening was the 2014 ering toys and diapers to the Home of class of honorees, Muhammad Babar, Innocents and helping out at the Center Johanna van Wijk Bos, Marta Miranda, for Women and Families, Habitat for Bruce Simpson and Joseph Twagilima- Humanity, St. Joseph’s Free Clinic, the na. Community Hunger Walk and more. Dr. Babar accepted the award say- Dr. Muhammad Babar ing that he was happy and grateful to Dr. Babar, the medical director of receive the award and to be part of the Oaklawn, Jefferson Place and Sum- compassionate community of Louis- JFCS Board President Debbie Friedman and Vice-President Stephanie Mutchnick lead the processional of honorees merfield Nursing and Rehabilitation ville, and for the blessings of his family, into the Marriott ballroom. but sad because of the disparities he sees around him. ical Seminary Dora Pierce Professor of hanging on her wall reminding her that He pointed out that 215 million chil- Bible and Old Testament, specialist in we cannot stand idly by and watch while dren, age 5-17, are working difficult jobs Biblical and feminist studies and former others are persecuted because if we do, and being robbed of their childhood director and now faculty liaison of the when we are persecuted, there will be no because they were born to poor fam- Seminary’s Women’s Center, van Wijk one left to speak out for us. ilies who struggle to put food on the Bos, originally from the Netherlands, table, while 150 billion pounds of food is an advocate for issues of justice for Bruce Simpson are wasted every year in the U.S. The women and the LGBTQ community. She Originally from Scotland, Bruce U.N., he said, would need only 35 billion helps groups that experience housing Simpson is the artistic director and in- pounds to feed all these children for a and employment discrimination. She is terim executive director of the Louisville year. also active in the interfaith community. Ballet. He is a master teacher and coach He also decried the loss of life around JFCS is an organization that should for 34 years and an accomplished per- the world to senseless violence commit- make us all proud, she said. The MO- former. A storyteller through movement, ted in the name of a variety of causes, SAIC Awards celebrate difference and Simpson is about to retire after bringing the kidnapping of 200 Nigerian girls ethnicity. While she said she is not a ref- the company into the national spotlight. and the attack on Malala Yousufzai, the ugee, she brought an orange shawl to the Under his leadership, the company, young girl who was shot because she event for the House of Orange. which is marking its 60th anniversa- was pursuing her education. Born during the first months of the ry commissioned 15 new productions, Dr. Baber called on those present to Nazi occupation of the Netherlands, she sponsors educational outreach pro- light a candle and fight the darkness. He remembers the people were not allowed grams and demonstrations, and runs a identified JFCS and many of the agen- to wear orange. On liberation day, she school with 450 students ranging from cies where he volunteers as candles and said, there was a sea of orange clothing. 18 months to seniors. dedicated his award to the kidnapped It is a symbol of liberty for all people, she Before arriving in Louisville, Simpson Nigerian girls. added. described himself as the eternal tourist, trying to learn the culture and integrate Louis Waterman, Chair of the title sponsor Jewish Johanna van Wijk Bos Marta Miranda into the communities were he worked, Heritage Fund for Excellence The Louisville Presbyterian Theolog- The president and CEO of the Center but he never fit in and often felt isolated. for Women and Families, Marta Mi- In Louisville, he said, he stopped being randa is an activist for social and eco- a tourist and found community for the nomic justice, and author and poet and first time. an entrepreneur. She was honored as a Dancers, he said, dream with their Daughter of Greatness speaker at the feet. The minute you move and walk to Momhammad Ali Center, is a key orga- your own heartbeat, you are dancing nizer for the Kentucky Fairness Alliance and dance can connect to the universal- and is a member of the Kentucky Com- ity of the human soul without respect to mission on Women. background. She describes herself as Cubalachian It is hard to learn and demanding, – as she was born in Cuba and worked he added, but it seeks freedom and pro- in Appalachia. She’s been a pioneer of vides an opportunity to be with people literacy. She worked in non-profits in the without prejudice. Dance, he said, is the fields of mental health and post traumat- great peacemaker of the world. ic stress disorder and taught social work at Eastern Kentucky University. She’s an Joseph Twagilimana activist and community organizer with a After fleeing the genocide of Rwanda, Reception and Navigate Enterprise Center Business Showcase focus on domestic violence and fairness. Joseph Twagilimana went on to earn his Although she’s only been in Louisville Ph.D. in mathematics and today is a data for three and a half years, Miranda says mining analyst with Wellpoint Inc, and a she never felt like a stranger here be- published scholar in the field of statisti- cause the service and justice communi- cal analysis. ty is so strong here. She also expressed A volunteer leader in the African ref- gratitude for the partnership between ugee community, he views it as his re- JFCS and the Center for Women and sponsibility to ease the resettlement of Families. new arrivals. He often provides trans- Her parents, she said, gave up every- portation and translation assistance to thing to give her and her brother a life of the newcomers and other assistance. freedom. She was the first in her family He helped the Archdiocese of Louis- to graduate from college, which she did ville establish its annual African Me- even though her father equated a high morial Service for Victims of War and school diploma with a college degree Genocide and helped found United Afri- and thought any education beyond high can Countries. He’s also a volunteer with school was a waste of time. JFCS. Today, she speaks out against the in- Twagilimana said when he first re- justice she sees, like the double standard ceived the letter informing him that he that allows illegal immigrants from was to receive a MOSAIC Award, he hid Cuba to get green cards while those it from his wife because he didn’t think from Haiti get sent back. he deserved it. “I didn’t have one big For inspiration, she has the same Mar- thing I did,” he said, although he does tin Neimoller quote that can be found in many small things. the United States Holocaust Museum see mosaic awards page 9 June 27, 2014  29 SIVAN 5774  Community 9

Kulkarni. He asked those present to step Eubank’s original idea to make a Met- up to be coaches and mentors to help al Quilt came from a combination of bring entrepreneurs along. influences including classes at Virginia Jewish Heritage Fund for Excellence Commonwealth University, the work of Chair Louis Waterman said many of the the painter Piet Mondrian and archi- founders of Jewish Hospital were immi- tects Frank Lloyd Wright and Frieden- grants who dreamed of a better world sreich Hundertwasser, and Alice Walk- and translated their dreams into reality er’s short story, “Everyday Use.” through hard work, perseverance and a Eubank and Armstrong created Met- refusal to take no as an answer. al Quilt pieces as wall hangings in 2002. Today, he continued, JHFE continues This year’s awards are intricate copper Jewish Hospital’s groundbreaking work. pieces that were enameled with pow- He pointed out that the organization dered glass and fired in a kiln before has approved nearly $6 million in grant they were mounted and framed. requests and research for programs for Jewish education and seniors. The Committee and Sponsors JHFE was the title sponsor of the MO- Drs. Diane Tobin and Laura Klein SAIC Awards. were the MOSAIC Event Committee JFCS Executive Director Judy Fre- chairs. Committee members were Shei- undlich Tiell and Board President Deb- lah Abramson Miles, Jeani Bryant, Lynn bie Friedman presented the MOSAIC Cooper, Helane Cooper, Jane Emke, Awards to the winners. Debbie Friedman, Jan Glaubinger, Janet 2014 MOSAIC Honorees Joseph Twagilimana, Marta Maranda, Bruce Simpson, Dr. Johanna Bos, Dr. Muhammad Rick Van Hoose of WLKY TV served Hodes, Micahel Iacovazzi-Pau, Khalid Babar with event honorary chairs, Alexandra Gerassimides and Mayor Greg Fischer as emcee for the evening, and Rabbi Kahloon, Jay Klempner, Melissa Mer- Laura Metzger, chair of the Louisville shon, Stephanie Mutchnick, Djenita Pa- mosaic awards sponsible citizen of the country. Board of Rabbis and Cantors, delivered sic, Vidya Ravichandran, Marsha Roth, Continued from page 8 the invocation. Beth Salamon, Lori Scott, Leon Wahba Navigate Enterprise Center and and Stephi Wolff. Two days later, when he told his wife, Entrepreneur of the Year The MOSAIC Awards In addition to Title Sponsor JHFE, the she said other people understand that he Prior to the formal dinner and presen- The MOSAIC Awards themselves are MOSAIC sponsors included WLKY32, has done a lot and helped a lot of peo- tation, those in attendance gathered in unique works of art created each year by Papercone Corporation, PharMerica; ple, and she convinced him to accept the the lobby where they had the opportu- different artists. This year’s awards were and the patron sponsors were Kentuc- award. nity to meet some of the budding entre- created by Kim Eubank and Will Arm- kyOne Health, Brown-Forman and A francophone, when he first came to preneurs who are participating in JFCS’ strong. Heaven Hill Distilleries. Louisville in 1998, he answered an ad Navigate Enterprise Center. for bilingual individuals, and when the Through this program, low-income prospective employer found out he didn’t people, many of whom are immigrants, speak Spanish, he was told he wasn’t bi- have started over 300 businesses in Lou- lingual. isville after completing classes that pro- His French can be helpful. Twagilima- vide them with the skills they need to na told the story of a diabetic man who succeed. Many also receive small start- went to the doctor every Tuesday, and up loans. Several of them set up tables every Wednesday, he was admitted to that night to promote their business- the hospital in a coma. It turned out the es – from lawn services to coffee shops man had collected a lot of different med- and much more – and hand out business ications. Every time the doctors changed cards and flyers. his prescriptions, the man thought he This year, JFCS also honored Muayad was supposed to add the new medica- Alhashimi as the Entrepreneur of the JFCS Executive Director Judy Freundlich Tiell and Navi- tion to the old one when he was really Year. As Navigate Enterprise Center gate Manager Dan Heffernan award Muayad Alhashimi Sherri Craig, Vice-President, Kentucky One Health, supposed to replace the old one with the Director Dan Heffernan presented the as the Navigate Entrepreneur of the Year awards a healthcare scholarship to Kofi Afuakwa new. Twagilimana now helps him man- award, he explained that Alhashimi’s age his medications appropriately. American dream was to open a coffee Refugees need a lot of help, he said, shop in the United States. With Assis- especially older people who risk losing tance from the Navigate Enterprise Cen- their benefits if they don’t learn English ter, the Marcel Coffee Shop is now open and become citizens. He called on oth- in the Iroquois Shopping Center. ers in the room to step up and help. With his strong management and marketing skills, personality and inno- The Osbourn Scholarship Award vation, he is now helping other Iraqis in TH Each year at the MOSAIC Awards cere- Louisville achieve their dreams. mony, KentuckyOne Health presents the Jeff and Phyllis Osbourn Scholarship to Presenters an immigrant who is pursuing a degree Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer and his 100 SEASON LAUNCH PARTY in nursing or another high-demand field wife, Dr. Alexandra Gerassimides, were in health care. This year, KentuckyOne the honorary co-chairs of this year’s Vice President Shari Craig presented the MOSAIC Awards. Mayor Fischer spoke scholarship to Kofi Afuakwa, a student briefly about the importance of the in- at Spalding University who plans to be- ternational community to Louisville come a nurse anesthetist. and praised JFCS’ entrepreneurship Afuakwa expressed his gratitude and program which works in conjunction said the scholarship would help him with the city’s RISE program in the Of- pursue his dreams and become a re- fice for Globalization, directed by Suhas

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MOSAIC Awards crafted by Virginia artists Kim Eubank and Will Armstrong 10 Community  June 27, 2014  29 SIVAN 5774 allocations committee has consistently been push- JCL Update Continued from page 1 ing all recipient agencies to be transpar- ent in their operations, to engage in their is down, there will be cuts – maybe not own fundraising initiatives enabling by Stu Silberman ing across the board – but by the priority them to become less dependent upon the President and CEO • enrolled a child in our Early Learning and effectiveness of the programs and Campaign and to collaborate more with Jewish Community of Louisville Center or sent them to summer camp services. … Our committee looks hard each other. • took an aquatics or fitness class at every entity, especially the Jewish The committee’s allocation recom- hank you. Two words I can’t say • attended a fundraising event and Community of Louisville (JCL) itself.” mendations are then reviewed by both enough. made a contribution to the Federation Klempner and the JCL Executive Committee and T Thank you: Annual Campaign Vice Chair Leon Board of Directors. Following extensive • for reading this issue of Community, • celebrated yet another successful year Wahba credited discussion, the JCL Board accepted the so you can be informed about what’s at our Annual Meeting each member of Planning and Allocations Committee’s taking place throughout Jewish Lou- • or one of the so many other programs the committee recommendations at its May 27 meeting. isville or events we offer with dedication • to our JCC Members, for supporting Thank you. Thank you for our fourth and commitment. Jewish Education our facility with your membership straight year of increasingly positive fi- “Our communi- The committee’s goal, Klempner ex- • to our donors, nancial performance (results from the ty can take a lot plained, “is to ensure that all children for another $2+ fiscal year ending June 30 to be pub- of comfort in the get the opportunity for Jewish educa- Million Annu- lished and celebrated this fall.) composition of tion,” not to subsidize the individual al Campaign Thank you for connecting with us. the committee,” schools. that benefits so • At the Republic Bank Players Chal- Jay Klempner Wahba said. “It In fact, he pointed out, Louisville is many people lo- lenge benefitting JFCS and the JCC, is very diversified almost unique. The Jewish Federation cally, nationally I ran into a community member I with respect to of Louisville provides funding to syna- and in Israel hadn’t seen since last year’s outing, age, congregation gogue-run schools. “Very few similar- and around the and he commented how appreciative affiliation and gen- ly-sized Federations give any significant world he was of having this newspaper, so der. Everyone on funding for congregation-run schools, • to our volun- he can stay in touch with what hap- the committee has and of the ones that do, Louisville gives teers, for your pens in our community. held leadership po- more.” support of our • Others at a recent Jewish Commu- sitions with their Of 32 intermediate-size Federations staff, making Stu Silberman nity Relations Council meeting, led congregations, the affiliated with Jewish Federations of possible the by our new JCRC Chair, Becky Ruby Federation, Jewish North America (JFNA), only five com- work that we could never do without Swansburg, tackled extremely im- Family & Career munities provide any financing to Jew- your help portant matters such as the Presby- Services, their ish high school programs; and 13 pro- • to our board of directors, who lead terian Church’s condemning decision Leon Wahba congregations, Na- vide funding for kindergarten through us, connect us with other individuals last week to divest from certain com- tional Council of eighth grade programs. For Fiscal Year and agencies in the community, and panies that do business in Israel, and Jewish Women or some other Jewish en- 2015, the Louisville Federation will pro- spread the word of our successes how our agency can have a role in ad- tity. We all leave our preferences at the vide $250 per student – $78,000 to lower • to our congregations and agencies, dressing that unfair and uncalled-for door and try to make decisions that will school programs and $15,000 for high and their leaders, who work with us to decision. make our community a better place for school education. The same formula, build and sustain our Jewish commu- • We welcome new directors Seth Glad- every Jew.” $250 per student, was used in Fiscal nity stein and Jake Wishnia to our board. Committee members invest many Year 2014. The chart below uses Fiscal • to our advertisers, benefactors, ven- • We are preparing to welcome new hours in reviewing requests, listening to Year 2014 information. The difference dors, and all who help us in our ef- Jewish students enrolled at U of L to presentations, asking questions that en- in the total allocation is a result of low- forts to complete our mission. our Hillel program. able them to be responsible stewards of er projected enrollment in Fiscal Year Thank you to the hundreds of indi- • We have new JCC members, new fam- community funds, evaluating submitted 2015. viduals who responded to our recent ilies in Summer Camp, newcomers to materials, holding every agency to ac- Last year, the committee put in place survey, that showed us our communica- Louisville count and debating the issues. a financial aid component of its alloca- tions have clearly explained that the JCC Are you connecting with us? If not, “They looked at what was going to be tion and encouraged schools to follow and Federation comprise the JCL, and please look through this issue and find in the best interest of the community,” a procedure similar to the one the JCC that our mission and vision are under- something of interest. As Hillel said, “Do Klempner said. “We have a process that uses to award scholarships, using Jew- stood by the majority of those who took not separate yourself from the commu- is fair – it will not always be equal, but it ish Family & Career Services’ confiden- the time to get back to us. nity.” We each belong to many commu- is fair.” Each allocation request is con- tial procedures to establish need. Thank you participating in our activi- nities – our congregation, our friends, sidered carefully. All committee mem- The committee encouraged schools to ties. Whether you: our colleagues – and the Jewish Com- bers ask questions and engage in sub- charge tuition high enough to cover the • attended one of our many sold out munity of Louisville to which all are stantive dialogue. “In the end, we have costs of running their programs and to CenterStage performances welcome. Do not separate yourself from always had a unanimous yes vote for provide scholarships to students whose • celebrated the formation of the State us – join us, and help us build and sus- each allocation.” families needed help with the tuition. of Israel at Yom Ha’atzmaut tain a vibrant, caring community rooted Klempner, who has chaired the com- Mid-year, in response to the schools’ • viewed a Jewish Film Festival screen- in Jewish values. Thank you. mittee for the past three years, said the see ALLOCATIONS page 11 The Jewish Federa- tions of North Amer- Intermediate Federa1ons Support of Hebrew/Religious Schools (K-­‐8) -­‐ Fiscal 2014 ica, JFNA, compiled information on how $90,000 much Federations allocate to Hebrew $80,000 and Religious Schools. $70,000 These charts show how much Louisville $60,000 and other communi- $50,000 ties in the same size category allocated in $40,000 Fiscal Year 2014. $30,000

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Aus1n Buffalo Calgary St. Paul Tampa Portland Sarasota Louisville Charlo=e Las Vegas Richmond SHaW (NJ) Stamford Stamford Middlesex Tidewater Greenwich Jacksonville Monmouth Central MA Long Beach San Antonio NE New York Southern AZ Youngstown New Orleans Lehigh Valley Silicon Valley Western Mass Orange County Eastern Fairfield

Intermediate Federa1ons Support of Hebrew/Religious High Schools -­‐ Fiscal 2014

$20,000 $18,000 $16,000 $14,000 $12,000 $10,000 $8,000 $6,000 $4,000 $2,000 $0

Aus1n Calgary St. Paul Tampa Portland Sarasota Louisville Las Vegas Middlesex Richmond SHaW (NJ) Stamford Stamford Tidewater Charlo=e Greenwich Jacksonville Long Beach Monmouth Central MA Lehigh Valley NE New New York Orleans San Antonio Silicon Valley Youngstown Orange County Western Mass Buffalo, Eastern Fairfield and Southern Arizona fund and operate their own Hebrew High Schools and are therefore not comparable to Louisville's congregation-run High School of Jewish Studies. Buffalo, the highest funded of the three, at over $200,000, is open to 8th through 12th graders. June 27, 2014  29 SIVAN 5774  Community 11

The analysis showed that the JCL That $190,000 goes to support Lou- members of the Planning and Alloca- allocations allocation corroborates Wahba’s ob- isville’s Partnership 2Gether program- tions Committee are Jon Fleischaker, Continued from page 10 servation about the JCL’s allocation. In ming with the Western Galilee, to help Harry Geller, Lance Gilbert, Jane Gold- fiscal year 2008, the allocation (total of JDC (the American Jewish Joint Distri- stein, Ralph Green, Dennis Hummel, concerns, the allocation was restruc- JCC and Federation before merger) was bution Committee), which provides as- Elizabeth Kaplan, Paul Margulis, Ellen tured to return to the committee’s earlier $1,348,464. It declined each year thereaf- sistance to Jewish communities at risk Rosenbloom and Jacob Wishnia. practice of providing a $250 per student ter and in fiscal year 2014, it was $1,152, around the world, and JAFI (the Jewish Wahba will chair the Planning and Al- subsidy. This year, the committee allo- 743 – a drop of nearly $200,000. Agency for Israel), which helps Jews in locations Committee next year. Klemp- cated $15,000 to the High School of Jew- For fiscal year 2015, the committee places like Ukraine who want to make ner will remain on the committee as ish Studies for its 60 students, $41,250 to allocated $1,194,955 to the JCL, an in- aliyah to Israel. past chair. The Temple Hebrew School for its 165 crease of $42,212 or 3.7 percent. It also covers the JCL’s fair share dues “I also note with appreciation and students and $37,500 to Louisville Beit Klempner and Wahba went on to to JFNA (the Jewish Federations of regret that our good friends Jane Gold- Sefer Yachad for its 150 students. praise the JCL administration and staff North America), which comes back to stein and Judy Sharp, after many years “This allocation demonstrates a for reducing the agency’s annual deficit the community in the form of support of invaluable service are stepping off the strong commitment to education in our over the past three years from $1.5 mil- services in a variety of areas. committee,” Wahba said. “We will miss community,” Wahba said, adding that lion a year to $300,000, and they noted An additional $51,000 is allocated to a their wisdom.” he believes it is sad that community sup- the administration has committed to variety of organizations covering Birth- Wahba is now looking for committee port for Jewish education is decreasing continue to work toward eliminating the right Israel, the Hillel Consortium, the members who are willing to and can as is shown by decreasing attendance at shortfall completely. The Planning and Foundation for Jewish Camp and other fulfill the obligations of the Planning all the schools. Allocation Committee, the JCL Execu- national groups. and Allocations Committee as detailed The committee also praised Louisville tive Committee and the JCL Board have See chart, this page, for the full list of in a formal document of expectations. Beit Sefer Yachad for taking the initia- all made it clear that their expectation allocations. Wahba asks interested parties to contact tive to create a major fundraiser, which is that the JCL will eliminate the deficit him by leaving a message with Paula De- enabled them to be more self-sufficient. completely as quickly as possible. The Committee Weese at the JCC, pdeweese@jewishlou- Another big concern, Klempner said, In addition to Klempner and Wahba, isville.org or 238-2764. Jewish Family & Career Services is the issue of people who make pledg- Jewish Family & Career Services pro- es and don’t pay them. While this year’s vides services and programs that reach Campaign closed around $2.1 million, Jewish Community of Louisville people across Kentuckiana, serving all “we only allocated $1.8 million because Planning and Allocations Committee who are in need. “It is a very well run of uncollected pledges. It is unfair for agency with a strong board,” said Wah- the JCL to absorb bad debt each year, ba. “And a strong leader,” added Klemp- yet continue to distribute the funds that Allocations Recommendations ner. were approved for allocation. for Fiscal Year 2015 The agency is dedicated to tikkun One of the major reasons the JCL fac- olam, the repair of the world. In addi- es cash flow issues and deficits is that tion to strong leadership, it has a skilled, people make pledges to the Campaign Approved by the JCL Board May 27, 2014 committed staff and a devoted cadre of and then fail to pay them. “If you make volunteers. It has taken the initiative to a pledge,” he continued, “pay it. … A suc- expand its programs and runs several cessful Campaign means you get paid Israel and Overseas (incl. Partnership) fundraisers each year, including its sig- and it is paid on time.” JFNA - Fair Share (Dues)...... $ 80,000 nature MOSAIC Awards Dinner and, in Wahba, who is also working on col- JFNA - Israel and Overseas Programs *...... 110,000 conjunction with the JCC, the Republic lecting past-due pledges, agreed, not- Bank Players Challenge. ing that the JCL just wrote off $750,000 Total – Israel and Overseas...... $ 190,000 While the Planning and Allocations worth of unpaid pledges that date back Committee was unable to fund JFCS’ five to six years. This impacts what the full request, the committee allocated community can do. Local--Education $309,000 to the agency, $14,000 more “Remember,” Klempner added, “over High School of Jewish Studies (60 students)...... $ 15,000 than it received last year and continuing the years, these dollars were allocated The Temple Religious School (165 students)...... 41,250 the pattern of the last several years. and the funds were paid out to the agen- cies even though the pledges remained LBSY (150 students)...... 37,500 Jewish Community of Louisville unpaid. The JCL absorbed the shortfall.” Subtotal – Local Education...... $ 93,750 The Planning and Allocations Com- Together, Klempner and Wahba mittee recognizes that its largest allo- pointed out that the JCL touches every- cation goes to the Jewish Community one from the youngest members of the Local – Community of Louisville because of the scope and community to seniors with more pro- Chavurat Shalom...... $ 10,000 nature of its offerings and its role in grams and services than ever. It offers the community. Klempner and Wahba preschool, summer camp, BBYO, Hillel, Jewish Community of Louisville...... 1,194,955 made very clear that they hold the JCL the Jewish Community Relations Coun- Jewish Family & Career Services...... 309,000 to the same standards they apply to all cil (JCRC), subsidized meals for seniors other agencies that request allocations, to email updates and Community. National Council of Jewish Women...... 500 and the committee carefully examined “Bottom line,” Klempner summed up, Hadassah...... 500 the JCL’s programs, services, adminis- Intermediate Federa1ons Support of Hebrew/Religious Schools (K-­‐8) -­‐ Fiscal 2014 “The physical property on Dutchmans Melton...... 5,000 tration, operations and finances before Lane is the place where Jews can go and $90,000 making its recommendation. feel welcome, to get help, to enjoy them- Subtotal – Local Community...... $1,519,955 $80,000 “Year after year, the JCL’s allocation selves and to be exposed to Jewish cul- Total – Education and Community ...... $1,613,705 $70,000 has been reduced, primarily because we ture. It’s up to the JCL to provide a venue don’t have enough resources to distrib- for the Jews of Louisville, and it’s up to $60,000 ute,” Wahba pointed out. And year after all the Jews in Louisville, whether or not National Organizations $50,000 year, the agency has absorbed losses you use the JCC facility, attend JCC- or Agency Alliance Allocations**...... $ 12,500 $40,000 from unpaid pledges that have exceeded Federation-sponsored programs or use Agency Alliance Dues 4%...... 770 $30,000 the reserve without passing any share of their services, to recognize the need, val- the shortfall on to other agencies. ue and culture of having our own place.” Birthright Israel...... 10,000 $20,000 Despite these financial challenges, $10,000 the JCL has added programs, enhanced Israel and Overseas Center for Learning Leadership ...... 500 $0 the quality of its offerings and reduced While most of the money raised by the Hillel Consortium...... 10,000 the agency’s annual deficit while “the annual Federation Campaign stays in Aus1n Israel Action Network...... 500 Buffalo Calgary St. Paul Tampa Portland Sarasota Louisville administration and staff are struggling Louisville to support local agencies, pro- Charlo=e Las Vegas Richmond SHaW (NJ) Stamford Stamford Middlesex Tidewater Greenwich Jacksonville Monmouth Central MA Long Beach San Antonio NE New York Southern AZ Youngstown New Orleans Lehigh Valley Silicon Valley Western Mass with an old building in need of a lot of grams and services, a portion also goes Jewish Communal Services Association...... 525 Orange County Eastern Fairfield repairs,” Wahba added. to fulfill our obligation to the Jewish Foundation for Jewish Camp ***...... 16,500 The two had words of praise for the community nationally and in Israel and Intermediate Federa1ons Support of Hebrew/Religious High Schools -­‐ Fiscal 2014 staff as well. to help Jews at risk around the world. Total – National Organizations...... $ 51,295 $20,000 Following the JCL’s initial presen- “What pains me the most, as an ar- tation, the Planning and Allocations dent Zionist,” Wahba said, “is we had to $18,000 Totals...... $1,855,000 $16,000 Committee followed up with a dozen significantly reduce our allocation to Is- questions covering many aspects of the rael [and overseas]. In 2012, we allocated $14,000 agency’s budget, requesting compari- about $490,000, this year, we were only Memos $12,000 sons of revenues and expenses over the able to allocate $190,000. * 10% of allocable amount to Israel and Overseas is required for JFNA Member- $10,000 years and changes in the Federation “Yes, it is true that Israel is much ship, though exceptions are granted $8,000 Campaign, the endowment, the agency’s stronger financially than it used to be;” $6,000 long- and short-term debt and more. he said, “however, there are still a lot of **The Agency Alliance includes: the Association of Jewish Family & Children’s $4,000 The JCL administration provided de- poor Jews throughout Eastern Europe $2,000 tailed answers and analyses of agency and Russia that rely on our support. Agencies (AJFCA), American Jewish World Service (AJWS), BBYO, Hebrew And, JAFI (the Jewish Agency for Israel) $0 performance from 2008, the year before Immigrant Aid Society (HIAS), Hillel, Jewish Community Centers Association the JCC/Federation merger, through and JDC (the Joint Distribution Com- (JCCA), Jewish Council for Public Affairs (JCPA), the Jewish Telegraphic Agency Aus1n Calgary St. Paul Tampa 2013, along with year-to-date informa- mittee) are busier than they have been Portland Sarasota Louisville Las Vegas Middlesex Richmond SHaW (NJ) Stamford Stamford Tidewater Charlo=e (JTA) and National Council Supporting Eurasian Jewry (NCSJ). Greenwich Jacksonville Long Beach Monmouth Central MA NE New New York Orleans San Antonio Youngstown Lehigh Valley Silicon Valley Western Mass tion for fiscal 2014. in a couple of decades helping Jews from Orange County “There is clear information that the places as disparate as France and the Buffalo, Eastern Fairfield and Southern Arizona fund and operate their own Hebrew High Schools and are therefore not comparable to Louisville's congregation-run High School of Jewish Studies. JCL is doing better in many areas,” Ukraine escape anti-Semitism by mak- *** JCL Commitment is $16,500 in FY15 and $22,000 annually thereafter. Buffalo, the highest funded of the three, at over $200,000, is open to 8th through 12th graders. Klempner said. ing Aliyah.” 12 Community  June 27, 2014  29 SIVAN 5774 Many Honored and Progress Noted at JCL Annual Meeting he Jewish Community of Louis- Rauch Planetarium, chairing the Jewish Lewis W. Cole Memorial Young Assistant Director ville’s 2014 Annual Meeting on Community Relations Council and serv- Leadership Award of Membership Sunday, June 1, at the Jewish ing on the national Board of the Jewish Ben Vaughan, a past Cole Award re- and Wellness Tara T Community Center, was a cele- Council for Public Affairs – all while cipient, presented the Lewis W. Cole Stone. Silberman bration of volunteers and their service to raising two children. Memorial young Leadership Award to said that through- the community, an overview of the JCL’s Keren Benabou. He pointed out that out her time with achievements over the past year and the Benabou came to Louisville seven years the JCL, Stone has election of Board members and officers ago and has two small children. She is a continually striv- for the coming fiscal year. member of the Ben Gurion Society and en to go the extra has shown exceptional leadership in the mile and make Federation Campaign’s Young Adult Di- things better, and vision (YAD). as she has, her po- Tara Stone Benabou joined the meeting via sition and respon- Skype as she was in Israel for a wedding. sibilities have changed and grown. She humbly said she loves her commu- She built staff values, stressing ser- nity, is proud to be Jewish and is appre- vice and efficiency and continually took ciative of the opportunity to work with on more responsibility with a positive the community and help it thrive for her attitude and passion. Through her ef- children’s benefit. forts she helped change the culture at the agency. Diane Sadle and Margaret Mazanec Stone, visibly moved, said it is a true Elsie P. Judah Memorial Award honor to be chosen to receive this award JCC Senior Adult Director Diane Sa- “among so many amazing peers.” She Becky Ruby Swamsburg and Rabbi Joe Rooks Rapport dle presented the Elsie P. Judah Memo- loves what she does and the organiza- rial Award to Margaret Mazanec, an tion. Julie E. Linker Community active participant in the Senior program Relations Young Leadership and its “official paparazzi.” She earned Teen Awards Award the title because she documents all the Teen Director Mike Steklof presented Rabbi Joe Rooks Rapport presented Senior Adult activities with photos, la- the Stuart Pressma Leadership Awards, the Julie E. Linker Community Rela- bels them and puts them in albums. which include college scholarships to tions Young Leadership Award to Becky Along with her friend, Mag Davis, she Rachel Bass, Eli Gould, Ben Koby, Deb- Ruby Swansburg. Rabbi Rapport, who also organized the community gardens, orah Levin and Maggie Rosen. All of received the Linker Award 25 years ago, which thanks to Karen Abrams, now them were active in BBYO throughout watched Swansburg grow up at The have raised beds with a variety of plants. Beth Salamon, Tracy Geller and Ben Vaughan their high school yeaers and held many Temple, where, as a member of NFTY Children in the JCC Summer Camp help Joseph J. Kaplan Young leadership positions. (the North American Federation of Tem- tend the garden and the bounty goes to Leadership Award Steklof also presented the Stacy ple Youth), she quickly got involved in the JFCS Food Pantry and the JCC Se- Beth Salamon, a past Kaplan Award Marks Nisenbaum Award to Jacob Fin- social justice issues. nior Nutrition Program. recipient, presented the Joseph J. Ka- ke, the Ellen Faye Garmon Award to At Middlebury College, she was ac- Mazanec expressed appreciation to plan Young Leadership Award to Tracy Audrey Nussbam, and the Joseph Fink tive in Hillel while earning degrees in the JCC for providing a home for seniors Geller. Salamon pointed out that Geller Award to Natania Lipp. political science and communications. and for the devotion and hard work of has recently taken on a lot of program- Finke is currently the godol (presi- After working in the offices of two dif- the staff, particularly Diane Sadle and ming responsibility with YAD, including dent) of Drew Corson AZA and has been ferent congressmen in Washington, DC, Slava Nelson. “Because of your work,” co-chairing the annual YAD Campaign an excellent recruiter. He helped the she returned to Louisville and has fully she said, “my life has changed forever.” event. At the same time, she is a member chapter win the Henry Monsky Chapter reengaged with the community serving She considers the Senior Club her fam- of the Adath Jeshurun Preschool Board, Excellence Award, earned the Mazkir of on the Boards of The Temple and the ily. works as an attorney and is raising two the Year Award (secretary) in the region, children and two stepchildren with her and more. husband, Mark. Nussbaum is the n’siah (president) of Geller recalled that when she was Jay Levine BBG and helped her chapter growing up, her father was often away win the Chapter Excellence Award on volunteering at community agency the international level, chaired several meetings, and while she didn’t under- regional events, earned the Mazkira of stand what he was doing or why, she the Year Award (secretary) and more. knew “he must have been doing some- Lipp held offices locally and region- thing important and special to be away ally, including n’siah of Jay Levine BBG from us.” and regional sh’licha, vice president of Now, as a parent, she understands Jewish heritage, community service and and is ready to do her part to help the social action. As sh’licha, she helped community thrive and to set an exam- bring in Unified for Uganda as a region- ple for her children. While it’s a lot of al project. work, she finds it rewarding. She also ex- pressed appreciation from her mentors, Ronald and Marie Abrams including her father-in-law Harry Geller, Volunteer of the Year Award Frankye Gordon and Bruce Blue. John Leffert presented the Ronald and Marie Abrams Volunteer of the Year Arthur S. Kling Award Award to Angie Aronoff. JCL President and CEO Stu Silberman Leffert said that for 27 years, Aronoff presented the Arthur S. Kling Award to see JCL page 13

Audrey Nussbaum, Eli Gould, Jacob Finke, Ben Koby, Mike Steklof, Deborah Levin, Maggie Rosen, Rachel Bass and Natania Lipp June 27, 2014  29 SIVAN 5774  Community 13

blessings he has had and spoke of his Jewish community. He also announced he will chair the JCL parents and grandparents’ influence on JHFE’s Board is looking for transfor- Campaign again next year. Continued from page 12 his own education. mational opportunities, he said, and it is Another mentor, he said, spent 19 seeking to ensure a thriving Jewish com- Board Chair’s Report years in a labor camp, during which munity. JCL Board time he was not allowed to speak and Chair Karen was starved. This mentor told Jones he Program Cabinet Chair’s Report Abrams focused survived by reading. “I didn’t have ac- Jennifer Leib- on the JCL’s Stra- cess to books,” Jones reported his friend son, who co- tegic Plan in her said, “but I had memorized long poems chairs the Pro- remarks. It starts and essays, so I read in my head.” gram Cabinet with the JCL’s vi- Education matters to society, he said, with Amy Ryan, sion: fulfilling the and the Jefferson County Public Schools expressed pride in needs of the Jew- need improvement. About half the stu- “the way we con- ish community; dents do not leave school ready for the nect with the Jew- and its mission: to future, he said, and most of them are ish community in build and sustain Karen Abrams concentrated in areas of high poverty. this building.” She a vibrant, caring, He sees poverty and the social divide praised the staff inclusive community rooted in Jewish as big challenges, but not as insurmount- as talented and Jennifer Leibson values. able obstacles. None of those students, dedicated and said “We do this,” she explained, “through Jones said, is as poor as the students he the JCC is a unique gathering place and maintaining health and wellness, advo- had in China, and those students were the center for Jewish life. cating for justice and compassion, fos- able to learn. She listed many of the programs from tering interfaith relations, fundraising Jones believes the building blocks are Shalom Baby and PJ Library for the for Jewish needs, promoting and cel- Angie Aronoff and John Leffert in place to better serve children in pover- youngest constituents and Teen Connec- ebrating Jewish culture and heritage, ty, and he blames the failure on the fact tion and BBYO, to arts and education educating the young, supporting Israel, has “gone beyond what is asked or ex- that voters are complacent because the events and programs, to programs for caring for the elderly, and by being wel- pected,” taking on whatever needed to system works pretty well for them. seniors. She asked all JCC staff mem- coming and diverse.” be done to make CenterStage a success He said he ran for the School Board bers to stand and be recognized. The plan also includes six strategic and he shared a letter from her children, to effect change and change is hard. He goals in the areas of communication, Michelle and Joel, who were unable to called on those in attendance to demand Federation Campaign Report philanthropy, leadership, the JCC build- be with her that night. They said she was better from the schools and to push him 2014 Federation Campaign Chair ing, programs and addressing financial a role model who was never too busy or to get it done. Doug Gordon anchors. important for any volunteer opportunity described the She appealed for community support who taught them how to give of them- Special Presentations Campaign as the to achieve these goals. selves. Jay Levine BBG presented a short central collection For the coming year, Abrams said her For Leffert, it was a bittersweet mo- video to honor the man for whom their system that rais- goals are to determine the agency’s ide- ment, as soon after the JCL Annual chapter is named. They remembered es the money that al footprint and analyze where poten- Meeting the Aronoffs moved to Denver that he was a person teens could always the whole Jewish tial program and service users live; to to be closer to their children. count on. They also talked about the Dis- community comes re-energize Women’s philanthropy and Aronoff thanked many people, but es- cover CATCH (Coordinated Approach to together to allo- to have a successful young leadership pecially John Leffert and the “amazing” Child Health) program started by Diane cate to meet the program up and running. staff and volunteers of CenterStage who Levine and Shannon Levine Benovitz needs of the Jew- have made the theater program a “cor- with the help of the Jay Levine Fund. ish agencies. Doug Gordon President and CEO’s Report nerstone of the JCC.” The Discover CATCH program engag- This year, he re- JCL President and CEO Stu Silber- es children and teens in a healthy life- ported, the Campaign raised just under man expressed pride in the Strategic style program, the BBGers said, and it $2.1 million to-date. He thanked the do- Plan and appreciation for the leadership is being incorporated into all program- nors for their support and the commu- that created it. He singled out Abrams ming. It helps participants understand nity for allowing him to chair the Cam- for her community leadership through “go,” “slow” and “whoa” foods and en- paign. see JCL page 14 courages movement activities. Natania Lipp, AUTO HOME LIFE BUSINESS A MEMBER SERVICE KYFB.COM who recently par- ticipated in the March of the Liv- ing, a trip to the death camps and ghettos of Poland, All of your policies under one roof. then to Israel, (see story, page 16) was so moved by her experience David A. Jones, Jr. and his mother, Betty Jones that she feels it is critical that more Natania Lipp Blanche B. Ottenheimer Award teens have the opportunity she had. To The presentation of the Blanche B. begin working toward that goal, she es- Ottenheimer Award was the highlight tablished the March of the Living fund, of the evening. The prestigious award which will provide scholarships to en- recognizes the contributions of a person able more teens to go on the March. who has made a significant difference Louis Water- for good in Louisville and beyond. Betty man, chair of the Jones presented the 2014 Ottenheimer Jewish Hospital Award to her son, David A. Jones, Jr. Fund for Excel- Betty Jones said many things helped lence spoke brief- prepare her son to make the significant ly about how the contributions he has made to the city histories of the Not just Big on Commitment, but Big on Discounts. Did you know you and beyond. 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Since JHFE began giving 8221 Shelbyville Rd Americana Community Center, where grants, it has invested nearly $4 million Louisville, KY 40222 he works with immigrants. in Jewish initiatives for education, se- P: 502-327-5480 He learned to swim and the impor- nior adults and health and wellness, and tance of physical exercise at the JCC, the JCL has received $1.5 million of that. F: 502-327-5481 and credits his self discipline to years of JHFE is also investing in health care [email protected] swimming, football and soccer. and medical research. He is also blessed with a wife, Mary Waterman also reported that JHFE Gwen, who shares his commitment to is working on its strategic plan, which is education, being loving parents and pos- nearing completion. It is excited about KENTUCKY FARM BUREAU INSURANCE itive role models. its acquisition of the Standard Club and

For David A. Jones, Jr., receiving the is working with a committee with rep- ® Ottenheimer Award gave him the oppor- resentation from every Jewish organi- BIG ON COMMITMENT. tunity to talk about the importance of zation, including the JCL, to determine education. He acknowledged the many the best use of the property to benefit the 14 Community  June 27, 2014  29 SIVAN 5774 How Does Passion Influence Your Life and Your Future by Stew Bromberg tions to come, and the Jewish Founda- provide information about the many & Legacy – Assuring JEWISH TOMOR- Vice President and CDO tion of Louisville and the other Jewish vehicles available, such as Charitable ROWS.” The Grinspoon Foundation is Jewish Federation of Louisville organizations in our community can Trusts, Bequests, Gifts of Insurance, the same organization that has spread help make this happen. There are two and others that will provide you the op- PJ Library across North America by pro- ASSION: a strong affection or en- programs we are currently working on portunity for you to ensure the contin- viding Jewish children with free Jewish thusiasm for an object, concept, at the Jewish Federation of Louisville. uation of programs and/or services that books and music delivered to their home etc. The first is the Create Jewish Legacy address your personal passions. each month. P We all feel passion for some- program in partnership with the Jewish The second is a program of the Harold We have been invited to apply for a thing or someone. Generally this is not Federations of North America. We can Grinspoon Foundation known as “Life see Passion page 15 something we decide to do or work hard to develop. It just happens. Maybe it started when we attended an event, wit- JCL directors, committee members and vol- Board Elections nessed an occurrence, or, over time, we Continued from page 13 unteers for their help. David Kaplan, chair of the JCL Gov- have been drawn He commented that five year ago, on ernance Committee conducted Board to certain beliefs the years and the partnership they have May 1, 2009, the JCL was created from elections. and have devel- built. the merger of the JCC and the Federa- Those elected or re-elected for three- oped a dedication He also shared words of praise for the tion. He listed a few key accomplish- year terms on the to have an impact staff members who made the Annual ments as they align with the strategy Board were Bruce on the future. Meeting happen. goals Abrams outlined earlier including Blue, Lance Gil- Passions can take Silberman ex- communications with increased empha- bert, Seth Glad- many forms and pressed pride in sis on the major brands of JCC and Fed- stein, Doug Gor- cause us to follow the JCL staff and eration; the Uniquely Jewish Event series don and Jacob different paths introduced new that “puts the fun back in fundraising;” Wishnia. throughout our staff members and increased leadership opportunities Those elected or lives. those who were re- through committees; prudent invest- re-elected as of- Stew Bromberg I have a deep cently promoted: ment in the current building; and pro- ficers were chair, passion for my Senior Director gramming that scores higher in Jewish Karen Abrams; family. I also have a very deep passion of Camping and impact in the Jewish Community Cen- vice chairs, Jay David Kaplan for the survival of Judaism, here in Lou- Youth Services ters Association Benchmarking than the Klempner and isville, across North America and, yes, Betsy Schwartz; average of comparable JCCs. Leon Wahba; treasurer, Laurence Ni- globally. I can trace this passion to my Director of the Stu Silberman On the financial side, Silberman re- bur; and secretary, Jeff Tuvlin. first Jewish overnight camp experience Early Learning ported that income generating program- Directors who completed their terms, at Camp Kingswood in Bridgeton, ME. Center Melissa Youngblood; Member- ming increased net contribution from Shannon Benovitz, Myrle Davis, Harry Here I was spending time with 200 other ship Director Alicia Springer and Aquat- $800,000 to $1,200,000 and contribu- Geller, Nathan Goldman, Rabbi Laura Jewish campers and 50 Jewish staffers, ics Director Johnny Kimberlin. tions to endowment funds increased by Metzger and Michael Shaikun, were rec- all making this the most Jewish experi- Also, Jen Tuvlin in PJ Library and out- over $1,000,000. ognized and thanked. ence I had ever had. I was a camper for reach; Brian Hardesty and Linda Am- Also, the JCL’s dependence on use of In addition to Kaplan, members of the three years and a counselor for two. arant in accounting; and Raven Dunn, unrestricted endowment earnings to Governance Committee are Bruce Blue, My children attended Camp King- Niki King and Jennifer Hardage in mar- support operations has been reduced Bob Bornstein, Lance Gilbert, Dennis swood and I chaired the camp’s 50th keting. “I am very proud of this team. from $492,000 in fiscal year 2010 to Hummel, Steve Linker, Susan Rudy and anniversary reunion weekend. Clearly In just a few years we have attracted so $126,000 this year. Mark Weiss. this started me on my personal path to many talented, passionate, and commit- Silberman summarized that the cu- defining my passion for Judaism. ted professionals. It is our truly won- mulative improvement to JCL opera- Editor’s note: full profiles of all the We all have passions. We all want our derful staff that has enabled the great tions since the agency was formed, ex- award winners ran in the May 23 issue of passions to continue in perpetuity. There advances we have achieved,” Silberman cluding the revenue from Campaign and Community. are programs that will help us all secure commented. other philanthropic activities, is over the future of our passions for genera- Silberman also thanked the Board of $1,500,000. ISRAELI SCOUTS community performance

Tuesday, July 29 Annual Picnic and Poolside 2 p.m. in the JCC Auditorium

August 8, 6-8:45 p.m. At the JCC Pool Crafts, Shabbat Dinner & Swimming! Free for the whole community! June 27, 2014  29 SIVAN 5774  Community 15 Federation Invited to Apply for The Jewish Community of Louisville gratefully Grinspoon Life and Legacy Grant acknowledges donations to the following by Shiela Steinman Wallace to help offset administrative and other Editor costs associated with starting this type JCC SECOND CENTURY FUNDS of legacy building program for the entire f you are part of a Jewish family and Jewish community. AND OTHER ENDOWMENTS have a young child or grandchild or Those principles also give communi- IDA AND BERNHARD BEHR if you read Community regularly, ties guidance on showing appreciation KOHN-BERMAN ENDOWMENT FOR THE you have probably heard of the Har- through professionally implemented HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL EDUCATION ARTS FUND I FUND HONOR OF RECEIVING THE RON AND MARIE ABRAMS old Grinspoon Foundation. It’s the orga- stewardship and serve as a means to en- nization that underwrites the popular gage local Jewish organizations in part- MEMORY OF LILO BEHR AUSLANDER VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR AWARD – PJ Library program that provides free, nership. SHARON & MARTIN BAKER ANGIE ARONOFF high quality books and music to young For more information, contact Jewish JOAN & DOUG BECKER SHERI ROTH Jewish children. Foundation of Louisville Chief Develop- JOY & CLAUS BEHR PJ Library has transformed the way ment Officer Stew Bromberg, sbrom- MAXINE & JERRY BIZER LOUIS LEVY FILM & THEATER ARTS Jewish Community Centers and Jewish [email protected] or 238-2739. PATRICIA & MARVIN BOONE FUND Federations connect with young chil- MR. & MRS. JOSEPH BOWLING HONOR OF THE BIRTHDAY OF CARL BENSINGER dren and their families by allowing local JUDY COOKE & MIKE SEWELL WILMA & LOUIS LEVY organizations to provide free gifts and JANICE & THOMAS DONAN CONGRATULATIONS ON THE SPECIAL quality, low-cost programs to constitu- Lions of Judah BETTY DORSEY AND LYLE & ANN DORSEY & ANNIVERSARY OF WILMA & LOUIS LEVY ents and an effective, low barrier way to FAMILY HER LOVING HUSBAND, LOUIS reach out to unaffiliated and marginal- Hold Women’s JOAN & MARK EPSTEIN ly-affiliated families. BARBARA GARNETT STUART PRESSMA YOUTH Now, the Grinspoon Foundation has Philanthropy PATSY GREENWELL LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT FUND developed a program, Life and Legacy, DEBORAH H. GREER & LEE LUMPKIN HONOR OF RECEIVING THE STUART PRESSMA YOUTH to assist Jewish Federations and Foun- Planning Lunch ELIZABETH HAGAN LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT AWARD – RACHEL BASS dations across North America promote ELISABETH & WALTER HANNIG JENNIFER & JEFF TUVLIN after-lifetime giving that will benefit In Louisville, as in many communi- JEAN & GIVEN HARPER AND NOELLE & ANDREW Jewish day schools, congregations, ser- ties across North America, passionate DONATION RECEIVED FROM vice organizations and other entities. Jewish women step up as leaders. They CATHY & DAVID HERBST AILENE & SIDNEY WINER The Jewish Foundation of Louisville want NANCY & JIM HOERTER knows the future security of the Jewish • to ensure that there is a Jewish com- NANCY & EDWARD HORD JILL E. SIMON PRESIDENT’S FUND community here depends upon a strong munity for their children; JOHN DOUGLAS HUBBARD MEMORY OF MOTHER, GLORIA OSLAND endowment program, and is taking • to engage in doing mitzvot and work- ROSITA KAPLIN ELAINE & RON WEISBERG steps to ensure that happens. The Foun- ing for tikkun olam, the repair of the MINDY & MICHAEL NEEDLEMAN dation has been invited to submit a grant world; and KAREN NEWCOMB CHARLES L. WEISBERG B.B.Y.O. proposal to the Grinspoon Foundation • to encourage other women who share JOANNE LUYSTER ANNUAL COMPETITION FUND to enable the community to participate their values to support women’s CINDY & MICHAEL PHELPS MEMORY OF GREAT GRANDMOTHER, CLARA HYMAN in this exciting program and join other philanthropy by making meaningful ROBERT & WILLIAM TRIGG & HANNAH ELAINE & RON WEISBERG communities across North America in contributions to the annual Federa- SANDERSON securing the future and ensuring the tion Campaign. AILEEN & DAVID SCHULMAN THE WEISBERG FAMILY WELLNESS impact of Judaism. Jane Goldstein, Dale Hyman, Carolyn DEBRA & PATTI SINGER FUND The Life and Legacy program pro- Neustadt and Denise Schiller organized SMITH & COMPANY CPA’S MEMORY OF FATHER, CHARLES WEISBERG a meeting for their fellow Lions of Judah vides training, support and monetary JOANI & JOEL SONNHEIM BARBARA & FRANK WEISBERG on May 20 at 211 Clover Lane to consider incentives designed to help the Jew- MR. & MRS. JUDE TALBOTT ELAINE & RON WEISBERG ish Foundation secure meaningful af- the role of their division in the Annual Federation Campaign and how they can JANE & FRANK THOMPSON ter-lifetime legacy gifts and encourages NANCY JEAN THOMPSON MARIAN WEISBERG YOUTH THEATRE all Jewish communal agencies and in- encourage more women to share their PAT, DONNIE & JIMI WEIS FUND stitutions work in close partnership to commitment to the Jewish community. MARY WILLETT ensure the entire community will have Members of the Lion of Judah Division MEMORY OF MOTHER, MARIAN WEISBERG the resources it needs to move forward. make annual gifts to the Campaign of at ALAN ZEMON ELAINE & RON WEISBERG Life and Legacy’s guiding principles least $5,000. RECOVERY OF STEVE AUSLANDER are implemented through programs and Fellow Lions Karen Abrams, Nancy ALAN ZEMON THE JEWISH COMMUNITY OF LOUISVILLE ALSO services designed to help Foundation Abrams, Shellie Branson, Debbie Fried- HONOR OF THE ANNIVERSARY OF WILMA AND GRATEFULLY ACKNOWLEDGES DONATIONS TO THE professionals build trust and strong re- man, Barbara Goldberg, Linda Gold- LOUIS LEVY FOLLOWING lationships with the other community berg, Toni Goldman, Janet Hodes, Cher- CARL BENSINGER organizations to work collaboratively for yl Karp and Amy Trager answered their SANDRA K. BERMAN MEMORIAL the future of the community. call. They were joined by Federation De- DREW CORSON YOUTH ATHLETIC SHALOM LOUISVILLE FUND “If we are fortunate enough to receive velopment Director Tzivia Levin Kalmes SCHOLARSHIP FUND MEMORY OF THE MOTHER OF BONNIE A. this generous grant,” said Jewish Federa- and JCL Senior Vice President and Chief MEMORY OF FATHER, BEN OSLAND HILDEBRAND tion of Louisville Chief Development Of- Operations Officer Sara Wagner. ELAINE & RON WEISBERG RECOVERY OF BRUZE PRIZANT ficer, “we will work with the Grinspoon They discussed new ways to engage RECOVERY OF IRA SHERIDEN Foundation to create programs and to women in Jewish philanthropy and JOSEPH FINK B.B.Y.O. COMMUNITY HONOR OF MR. & MRS. BRUCE ZALMAN engage potential donors to ensure the ideas for meaningful women’s events in SERVICE SCHOLARSHIP FUND JAN & ALAN GLAUBINGER future of the programs and services they the community. Among the ideas they HONOR OF RECEIVING THE JOSEPH FINK are considering are service projects and value and to enable them to perpetuate B.B.Y.O. COMMUNITY SERVICE SCHOLARSHIP AWARD JAY LEVINE YOUTH FUND their values in the community.” educational programs that will strength- en the Jewish community through tze- – NATANIA LIPP MEMORY OF TODD BECKER A key component of this program in- BARBARA & SIDNEY HYMSON DIANE LEVINE volves the awarding of incentive grants dakah, volunteerism and events that will to the organizations who participate bring Jewish women together. STANLEY & MARY LEE FISCHER STACY MARKS NISENBAUM FUND YOUTH ACTIVITIES FUND HONOR OF THE BIRTHDAY OF JERRY TEMES not guaranteed to receive this grant and MEMORY OF THELMA SAPER LOIS & IVAN MARKS Passion I will keep you posted as the process of MARY LEE & STANLEY FISCHER Continued from page 14 review continues. ANNE E. SHAPIRA LITERACY INITIATIVE But since I am talking about grants I ELLEN FAYE GARMON B.B.Y.O. YOUTH ENDOWMENT FUND (REACH OUT AND grant from that foundation to become would like to update you on our efforts AWARD FUND READ) one of their next Life & Legacy commu- to enhance our revenues through grants HONOR OF RECEIVING THE ELLEN FAYE GARMON HONOR OF THE BAT MITZVAH OF THE nities. If we receive the award the foun- from the outside community. Last year B.B.Y.O. YOUTH AWARD – AUDREY NUSSBAUM DAUGHTER OF GENIE AND LES ABERSON dation will provide funding, training we raised $547,000 in grant revenues to JENNIFER & JEFF TUVLIN RECOVERY OF RUTH AND JOE DAVIS and ongoing support for us to help all benefit the programs and services we SHERI ROTH HONOR OF THE BAR MITZVAH OF THE the Jewish agencies in Louisville start or provide directly to the community. So GRANDSON OF MURRAY GREENWALD enhance their own Legacy programs. far this year, we have raised $622,000 SADYE AND MAURICE GROSSMAN MEMORY OF THE BROTHER OF MR. & We will provide training, marketing in grant revenues. This represents an in- COMMUNITY SERVICE CAMP FUND MRS. MIKE SAZY materials, regular meetings as well as in- crease of 13.7 percent. I am very proud HONOR OF THE BIRTHDAY OF ELAINE BORNSTEIN ANNE SHAPIRA centive grants to the organizations that of this increase and want to make sure HONOR OF RECEIVING THE OTTENHEIMER choose to participate to offset their ad- you understand that all grant submis- AWARD – DAVID A. JONES, JR. ministrative and implementation costs. sions require great teamwork with staff HONOR OF THE COLLEGE GRADUATION OF The funds raised by each organization from all departments providing input through this amazing and successful and ideas. Together we do extraordinary NIKKI RADIN program will help build their legacy pro- things. HONOR OF THE GRADUATIONS OF THE grams from their donors. Next month I will be announcing the CHILDREN OF SHARON AND STEVE RUBIN Our role is to help the communi- many changes we have planned for the JUDIE & ERWIN SHERMAN ty achieve the goal of becoming more 2015 Federation Campaign and some of self-sustainable and move forward as a the events we have planned for the com- 3600 Dutchmans Lane • Louisville, KY 40205 • 502.459.0660 • jewishlouisville.org strong and vibrant community. We are munity. 16 Community  June 27, 2014  29 SIVAN 5774 Establishes Endowment with Federation with Goal of Funding Scholarships After the March of the Living, Lipp Works to Help Others Make the Trip by Natania Lipp the eternal light hanging above the ark. any history. This is Auschwitz. She ends by telling us she has hope Teen Topics Editor Why? You may allude to the Chanukah Even though we know we signed up for our generation and faith in us to pass story to explain the lamps, but the eter- for a Holocaust remembrance trip, this down what we learned. That’s when I he Egyptian, Babylonian, nal light started long before that, in the isn’t what we expected. The sun shines, realized that it wasn’t just about pass- and the Persian rose, filled Torah, in Parshat Behaalotecha. the grass grows, and suddenly we realize ing down her stories, it was about mak- the planet with sound and In fact, the eternal light has been shin- that the Holocaust wasn’t actually black ing sure that everyone my age could go “Tsplendor, then faded to ing for a pretty long time! It gives us ka- and white like it was in Schindler’s List. on this trip. If Holocaust survivors are dream-stuff and passed away. The Greek vanah (intention or direction) lighting Auschwitz is a museum now – flow- brave, strong and heart-full enough to and Roman followed, made a vast noise the way on our path. ers are planted along the hedges of the take us on this journey, we all HAVE to and they are gone. Other peoples have But also, the light reminds us of how walkways, there are tour guides with mi- accept their outstretched arms. sprung up, and held their torch high for important it is to remember. G-d com- crophones and listening devices through We had the honor of being with Tru- a time, but it burned out and they sit in mands us, time after time, lizkor: to re- which they tell you stories of the thou- dy for the entire trip, and she never went twilight now or have vanished. member. G-d says, “Remember the day sands killed on this very land. without a hand to hold, or a person to “The Jew saw them all, beat them all, you went out of Egypt” and “Remember This is no longer a fun escape from talk to. We all treated her like a precious and is now what he always was, exhibit- the Sabbath.” G-d doesn’t just ask us to school for two weeks. gem – getting to talk to her was an hon- ing no decadence, no infirmities of age, observe holidays, G-d asks us to remem- They show us gigantic piles of shoes or and a treasured moment every time; no weakening of his parts, no slowing of ber our history. Which is important for – then eyeglasses, clothing. The worst is she’s one of the mascots of the Jewish his energies, no dulling of his alert and a number of reasons. The biggest of the pile of hair, braids on top of braids people and the source of our strength. aggressive mind. All things are mortal, which, in my opinion, is to remind us of taking up half of a large room and you Every day in Poland, we toured camps but the Jew. All other forces pass, but he how we got to where we are today. picture little girls getting their hair tak- and ghettos and we kept Trudy’s words remains. What is the secret of his immor- These thoughts weren’t in my mind en away from them. You picture your in the backs of our minds at all times, tality?” yet in December, 2013 when I signed up neighbor, or your child, or even your- knowing we had to soak up as much in- Mark Twain asked this question over for a trip called the March of the Living self as a little kid who wore her hair in a formation as possible to fulfill her wish- a hundred years ago, and now, after go- – a two week trip to Poland and Israel braid sometimes. es of passing it on. ing on the March of the Living, I think I from late April to early May. Many of the statistics that we learn ar- Usually when we recall the Holocaust, know the secret. As the event crept closer, I began pre- en’t new to us, but hit harder as they’re the most horrendous part of our history, Aaron, the brother of Moses, is com- paring for the March. I talked to my brought to life with real stories and im- we simply say, “never forget.” But that’s manded by G-d to light seven lamps of teachers, did makeup assignments, lis- ages. not enough. G-d doesn’t say “never for- the menorah in the sanctuary – intend- tened in on our required conference And then we sit in the grass and eat get the Sabbath.” He COMMANDS us to ing for it to be a permanent tradition. calls. our bagged lunches and act like teenag- REMEMBER it. Sure enough, here today we still have I wrote my name on the March of the ers, forgetting that we have to do it all This year, I got to remember active- Living luggage tags, packed everything over again tomorrow, but mindful of ly. On Yom HaShoah (Holocaust Re- on the packing list and soon enough, the the fact that we feel trapped after a few membrance Day), I was marching, with day came when it was time to say good- hours and some people were trapped thousands of others – teens and adults, bye to the homework and friends of my here for years. friends and strangers, Jews and non- simple high school life, put on my March That afternoon, we see Birkenau, a Jews – from Auschwitz to Birkenau – in of the Living T-shirt and board the plane death camp. We gather around the Ho- the footsteps our people took to death. to New York. I met my soon-to-be good locaust survivor accompanying us, and But this time, as we walked, we sang, friends and stepped on the plane to the she tells us her story. wearing matching blue jackets and experience of a lifetime. Eighty-five-year-old Trudy has been proudly waving Israeli flags in the air. The next day, we wake up in Poland, going on the March of the Living for The second half of our trip was in Isra- grab our matching backpacks, and load six years. She says each time she goes el, and as soon as the plane landed, our onto the bus. Then we get off and re- through the camps it gets a little easier. emotions flipped and everyone cheered. member this isn’t just any tour bus tak- It is always hard, but always worth it to We climbed Masada and talked about Natania Lipp, second from left, with her friends at ing us to any museum to learn about just be enlightening the youth with her expe- how the Jewish people killed themselves Auschwitz riences. see March page 17 June 27, 2014  29 SIVAN 5774  Community 17

land. We’re programmed to struggle – their ability to pay, I’m giving us all ka- raised more than $5800 to date and is in March it’s in our blood. But we also accept it, vanah: direction and intention. It’s the the process of formally establishing the Continued from page 16 by instinct, and use it to fuel our success. “clouds of glory” that led us through the March of the Living Fund that will pro- The only problem is… ARE we strug- wilderness, the eternal light that shines vide scholarship assistance to help other before the Romans could get to them gling? In comparison to famine, slavery, in our synagogues, and the insight into teens go on the March of the Living. years ago. In Poland we were walking flood, wandering hopelessly through both our past and future that we need to It is her dream that the fund will con- skeletons, exploring camps in shock and desert? In comparison to the struggles keep getting stronger. tinue to grow so that one day it will be horror. But here, we were alive and full of the Holocaust, when the whole world Never forget to remember. able to provide substantial help to many of celebration because we could rejoice tried to demolish us from this earth? Editor’s note: Natania Lipp first pre- teens every year. To donate to the fund in knowing that we will never again No… we’re not. We’re living our lives, sented this essay during a Shabbat ser- and help Lipp realize her dream, send have to decide between being killed by with maybe the occasional eye-roll at an vice at Congregation shortly after her your check to the Jewish Foundation of ourselves or by others. A place where so anti-Semitic joke or a glance into cur- March of the Living experience. It takes Louisville, 3600 Dutchmans Lane, Lou- many died was now filled with so much rent events that show discrimination a minimum of $5,000 to begin a des- isville, KY 40205; or contact the Devel- life and gratitude for where we are now. elsewhere. But how can we be passing ignated endowment fund at the Jew- opment Department, 238-2739 or kbene- In the days following we got a glimpse down this huge chunk of history if, real- ish Foundation of Louisville. Lipp has [email protected]. of the magical beauty in Tsfat, and felt ly, we can’t relate? the pride running through the veins of We say WE. But really, WE didn’t es- each Israeli citizen on Yom Ha’atzmaut, cape from the land of Egypt and WE Israel Independence Day. To remember didn’t experience the Holocaust first- where we came from and how we got hand. It’s hard to remember something this far, once again on Yom Ha’atzmaut, you didn’t do yourself, and scary to think Chavurat Shalom meets at The $5 upon request in advance. Call Cin- I was marching with thousands of teens about the firsthand witnesses dying off Temple, 5101 U.S. Highway 42. It is a dy at 423-1818 for lunch reservations and adults, friends and strangers, Jews and the future of our people being left community-wide program. All syna- or information. and non-Jews, through the streets of Je- in the hands of those who have to recall gogue members and Jewish residents Funding for Chavurat Shalom is rusalem towards the Kotel (the Wall) in our past journeys and carve out the new welcome. provided by the Jewish Community of the steps that our people never got the ones. Louisville, National Council of Jewish chance to take. And this time, as we The best we can be is secondhand July 3 Women, a Jewish Heritage Fund for walked, we sang, wearing our matching witnesses, and as we pass stories down A Farewell Party for Elsie Ballew Excellence grant, The Temple’s Men blue jackets and proudly waving Israeli from one generation to the next, the July 10 of Reform Judaism and Women of Re- flags in the air. tales will begin to get hazy and we fear “Bernson’s Corner” Barry Bernson, form Judaism and many other gener- The March of the Living is an emblem that the eternal light is slowly dimming Louisville’s TV personality shares his ous donors. of our strength and values. Our eternal as our recollections get more vague. new book and will be book signing his light still shines because we don’t just sit Luckily, it’s not the details of our ex- best seller. back and say, “never forget”. We stand up periences that brighten the eternal light, Vaad Hakashruth and we march. And we remember. but our passion, strength, and our will July 17 The following have been approved and “The Egyptian, Babylonian, and the to remember that rekindle it year after Israeli Short Films certified by the Louisville Vaad Hakashruth: Persian rose, filled the planet with sound year. „Four Courts (Kitchen) and splendor, then faded to dream-stuff We say WE because we’re the same July 24 „Hyatt Regency Louisville (Kosher Catering Only) and passed away. The Greek and Roman people standing here today that were Bingo Games with great prizes „Jewish Community Center (Kitchen) followed, made a vast noise and they are in the sanctuary when Aaron first lit July 31 „JCC Outdoor Café „ gone. Other peoples have sprung up, and the menorah; the same people with the Violin Concert with Blaise Poth’s vi- Jewish Hospital (Kosher Kitchen) „ held their torch high for a time, but it same kavanah. olin students (meet in the Heideman Kroger at McMahan Plaza (Kosher Meat Market burned out and they sit in twilight now In order to maintain our immortality, Auditorium for lunch on this day only) and Bakery only. With VAAD stickers only) NOT or have vanished. we have to actively remember our past. AT PRESENT TIME “The Jew saw them all, beat them all, We can’t ignore our struggle – we can A healthy and nutritious lunch is „Masterson’s (Kosher Catering available at off- and is now what he always was, exhibit- only embrace it and move forward with available at noon for a cost of $5, fol- site venues such as the JCC, Synagogues, etc. ing no decadence, no infirmities of age, preparation for more to come. lowed by the program at 1 p.m. Kosher Request Vaad supervision when ordering) no weakening of his parts, no slowing of We cannot improve if we don’t know meals and transportation available for For more information, contact www.LVHKosher.org. his energies, no dulling of his alert and what we’ve overcome, and we cannot aggressive mind. All things are mortal, build up without knowledge of our low- but the Jew. All other forces pass, but he est points. I’m asking you to send more remains. What is the secret of his im- teens on this journey to struggle, to feel mortality?” sadness, anger, fear, and to help them Here’s the secret: struggle. build strength from those emotions. We as Jewish people are destined Force our younger generation to face re- to struggle. Look back at our history – ality head on and to do the mitzvah of Abraham struggled to communicate remembering as we are commanded to with G-d, Jacob wrestled with angels, do so often. Joseph fought with his brothers … we By creating the March of the Living had to get through slavery and wander- Fund, a way to send high school students ing in a desert before reaching the holy on a life-changing journey regardless of e Leader in Advanced Patient-Friendly Imaging

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Other Jewish leaders who for years logs, print or online resources.” “Love us and don’t leave us,” which at presbyterians have engaged in interfaith dialogue with But participants from mainstream least one speaker during the debate de- Continued from page 4 the Presbyterians said the last-minute Jewish groups also felt offended by what cried as “manipulative.” Jewish Voice for tended the assembly said the tight vote qualifications could not mitigate a sea- they said was, at the very least, tone deaf- Peace activists wore T-shirts declaring suggested that the church’s rank and file son of bitterness triggered by the pub- ness to Jewish sensibilities displayed by “Another Jew supporting divestment.” did not buy into the church leadership’s lication in January of an anti-Zionist church leaders. Some were unsettled by the intensi- hypercritical posture on Israel. study guide, “Zionism Unsettled,” by the They cited an incident earlier in the ty of the lobbying. One woman during “If you take a look at the closeness Presbyterian Church’s Israel/Palestine week when Virginia Sheets, the mod- the debate remarked, “Even going to the of the vote and realize how stacked the Missionary Network. erator of the assembly’s Middle East bathroom there was someone lobbying decks were going in, reading between Ethan Felson, the vice president of committee, opened proceedings to con- for divestment.” the lines, this is not a church that in its the Jewish Council for Public Affairs, sider divestment with a prayer in which Pro-Israel activists accused the lead- general membership is strongly anti-Is- said other mainline Protestant churches she said that “Jesus had many Jewish ership of allowing Jewish Voice for rael,” said Rabbi David Sandmel, the had engaged in pro-Palestinian advoca- friends, and he wasn’t afraid to speak Peace to create the false impression that Anti-Defamation League’s director of in- cy “without trafficking in anti-Jewish difficult truths to Jews in his time.” it spoke for a substantial portion of the terfaith affairs. tropes as that document did,” referring “We thought that this was a conversa- Jewish community. “The Jewish Voice The resolution, or “overture,” as it is to the Presbyterian study guide. tion of a bygone era in which Christian for Peace people were lobbying people called in Presbyterian parlance, was “Several other mainline denomina- leaders were not careful in using the age- all the time,” said Roberta Seid, the ed- subject to a barrage of amendments tions have passionate pro-Palestinian old tropes that demonized,” said Rabbi ucation director for the pro-Israel group – even amendments to amendments – programs that are not informed by the Noam Marans, the American Jewish StandWithUs. “They were saying, ‘You when it reached the floor of the assembly same kind of animus,” he said. “Does Committee’s director of interreligious won’t offend Jews if you pass divest- in Detroit on Friday afternoon. anyone believe the Presbyterians are Jewish relations. “And now they are back ment. We represent a growing segment Many of the modifications sought to more committed to Palestinians than masquerading as anti-Israel sentiment.” of the Jewish community.’ ” make clear that the divestment did not Episcopalians or Lutherans – or could it Divestment opponents said they felt Sydney Levy, the director for advo- signal a split with Israel. One amend- be something else?” the leadership stacked the odds against cacy at Jewish Voice for Peace, denied ment that passed made explicit that the The General Assembly passed a res- them, granting greater access to com- making claims that his group’s views resolution “is not to be construed or olution declaring that the study guide mittee hearings to pro-divestment ac- were necessarily representative of the represented by any organization of the “does not represent the views of the Pres- tivists such as representatives of Jewish Jewish community. Instead, he said, its PC(USA) as divestment from the State of byterian Church (U.S.A.), and directs all Voice for Peace. activists argued that the Jewish commu- Israel, or an alignment with or endorse- Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) entities to Pro-Israel activists wore T-shirts that nity’s resistance to debating divestment ment of the global BDS (Boycott, Divest express this statement in all future cata- read “Divestment leaves me out” and see Presbyterians page 19 and Sanctions) movement.” The language of the divestment reso- looking to do,” she said. Last year, she his mother has been so happy that he’s lution as it passed also reaffirmed “Is- Yachad grew the program a little, and this year, been so successful here. It was very un- rael’s right to exist as a sovereign nation Continued from page 1 with help from grant writer Amy Gan- expected for her.” within secure and internationally rec- getting to know each other,” Hiland said. dell Fouts, she was able to partner with “From my standpoint,” he added, “I ognized borders in accordance with the On the second day, the child and his ad- N I P. work as a school psychologist in the pub- United Nations resolutions.” vocate set a goal of attending regular Through NIP, Hiland was also able lic schools and this has been one of the Rachel Lerner, J Street’s senior vice camp activities just to watch and they to bring Zach Goble on board. Goble, a most rewarding experiences I have ever president for community relations, said could leave if the child wanted to. By the child psychologist works with families had. I’m seeing young counselors in- she was heartened by the amendment. time the pair got to the third activity, he and groups, giving them a “toolbox” of clude our campers no matter what their Lerner had delivered a speech at the as- decided to participate. By the end of the techniques to use to help children suc- difficulties may be. They want to learn sembly pleading with the delegates to re- week, he had made a maraca and he had ceed. more about these children and want to ject divestment. gotten into the pool. “It was a huge suc- “We have five kids a week or so, who see them be successful, which makes me “There were a lot of people who cess.” have disabilities,” he said. “A lot of want to help them even more.” backed the divestment resolution who After that, the advocate helped the them are related to communications, While the program is successful for weren’t voting against Israel but Israeli child increase his participation, make and when they can’t communicate they many special needs children, Hiland policy,” she said. “There is a way forward a friend and gradually reduced the sometimes have behavior issues. That cautions that Yachad cannot accommo- to dialogue. I don’t think cutting off dis- amount of assistance he needed. can mean kicking or screaming or re- date every issue. “I’m very up front and cussion helps.” This year, the JCC’s Yachad program fusal to do activities.” The staff have honest,” she said. “We are a new pro- is partnered with the National Inclusion learned how to deal with them. gram and not perfect.” She lets families Project (NIP), which provided a grant Not every child needs an advocate full know if she doesn’t think the JCC can that covers the cost of the advocates so time. Goble continued, “We have two work with their child, but she and her participating families pay only normal young men who started camp with ad- staff do as much as we can. camp fees. vocates but they soon reached the point They try to work with family sched- NIP also provided training for staff that they are so ingrained in camp and ules, too. “We welcome behavior, speech in simple ways to approach inclusion their counselors are so effective that and language, occupational and physical to ensure every child succeeds. Their they don’t even need to have advocates therapists to come during the day to see suggestions include dividing children with them.” their patients so families don’t have to do into small groups to collaborate on proj- In fact, he explained, their integration it after camp or at home,” she added. ects and adapting the rules of common is so complete that “the other campers in In addition to the grant from NIP, games to allow a child to participate. the group are starting to include them.” funding for Yachad comes from the For example, if the group is playing kick- The campers are “being successful and Hannah Marks Fund and the Jewish ball and one child has a problem kick- making friends which is what being in Heritage Fund for Excellence. Funding ing the ball, the counselor can have one camp is all about.” for Yachad for Winter Camp comes from child kick while the other child runs. If Goble shared another story. “We have Kosair Charities; and funding for the the child needs help running, another one young man who has autism and program for Spring Camp comes from camper can run with him or her. his mother was very concerned that the Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foun- Hiland has a background working he would need a lot of support here in dation. with special needs children, and when camp. After the first day or two, we saw For more information about the she was hired at the JCC three years he just needed prompting or reminding. Yachad program, contact Hiland at 238- ago, she began the Yachad program on Since he can advocate for himself, he 2716 or [email protected]. a small scale. “That is exactly what I was doesn’t need an advocate with him and June 27, 2014  29 SIVAN 5774  Community 19 Friedson Receives NCJW’s Henrietta Herzfeld Award by Phyllis Shaikun was introduced to her husband, Barry, DinnerWorks event, art auction and chil- Special to Community through mutual friends. The two have dren’s free art classes. She also served on been married 27 years and relocated to the Family Place board, chaired the pro- t is hard to believe that Sandi Fried- Louisville 18 years ago. gram committee and clinical program son has been able to accomplish so A life member of NCJW, her involve- for Family & Children’s Place and was much to benefit the National Coun- ment with Louisville Section began involved with Visually Impaired Pre- I cil of Jewish Women, Louisville when her friend, Marilyn Spitzberg, school Services and Community Coordi- Section and the community at large in encouraged her to join. She met Bet- nated Child Care (4C). She continues to a relatively short period of time. Since ty Pohn, who became her mentor, and serve on the boards of the 4C and JFCS. moving here in 1996, she has gladly began working at the Nearly New Shop In 2009, Friedson received the WLKY and efficiently taken on numerous sec- (NNS). Since then, she has chaired the Bell Award from the Spirit of Louisville tion-related duties and responsibilities, section’s Education Committee, served Foundation and was invited to be a mem- including the group’s presidency, with on the Planning and Development Com- ber of its board. The program recogniz- diligence, determination and ultimate mittee, was vice president of the NNS for es individuals who have demonstrated success. six years and was the section’s president the true “spirit of Louisville” through In recognition of her many accom- from 2003-2005. selfless volunteer service to our commu- Barry and Sandi Friedson plishments, NCJW awarded Friedson During her term in office, the NCJW nity. That same year, she was diagnosed their Henrietta Herzfeld Award at the Run/Walk program began and she was with breast cancer and continues to deal Friedson, Ilene Currier and David Fried- section’s closing meeting on Wednesday, a member of that committee. She just with the disease. son; and one grandson, Jason Friedson. May 28, at Majid’s. Created in 1976, the recently stepped down as the section’s She philosophizes: “You either adjust award is presented to a member of the Kentucky State Public Affairs chair. to life or you waste away. When things Louisville Section who, by her service to Despite her busy schedule, she was happen, you just have to deal with them. presbyterians NCJW, has been a model to all. active in the greater community as well. You acknowledge that things are what Continued from page 18 Friedson grew up in Indianapolis and One of the founders of the ROAR liter- they are and move on.” obscured the degree to which the com- earned both a B.S. and an M.S. in ed- acy program sponsored by the Jewish She truly believes in tikkun olam – munity was divided on the issue. ucation from Indiana University. She Community Federation (now the Jew- you help where you see the need. “Volun- “We never say we represent all Jews, taught school for 33 years before coming ish Community of Louisville), she also teerism teaches you to do and see things we say the Jews are divided, that there to Louisville. Both she and her first hus- sat on the board of CenterStage at the you wouldn’t do ordinarily,” she says. “It are red lines because the mainstream band, Joe, were active in the communi- Jewish Community Center. A former forces you to step out of your comfort Jewish institutions are not interested in ty. At one point, they were directors of vice president of Jewish Family and Ca- zone – and you grow from the experi- finding out,” he said. the 500 Festival and acted as host and reer Services (JFCS), she served on the ence.” The Rev. Katharine Rhodes Hender- hostess of the Celebrity Committee. She organization’s Marketing and Develop- Her husband concurs. “Sandi has and son, president of the Auburn Theological recalls meeting famous personalities ment and Finance Committees and was will always give her all and very best to Seminary in New York, spoke on the floor of the day including Merv Griffin, Edie a member of the Executive Committee. any project she is associated with,” he in favor of accepting the appeal from Adams, astronauts and even the Lone In addition, Friedson chaired the says. “I am very proud of her!” Jacobs, the Reform movement leader. Ranger. board of the Louisville Visual Art As- The Friedsons are members of The She told JTA that it was important for Sometime after Joe passed away, she sociation and was responsible for their Temple. They have three children, Jeff the Jewish community to maintain its partnerships with Presbyterians, and on university committees as well as on ing of age stories in Jewish literature. that those Presbyterians who had lob- Judaic Studies projects in the greater Miami commu- “I want students to understand what it bied against divestment will stay active Continued from page 1 nity. means to come from a tradition and to in espousing their position on the issue housed in the Division of Humanities, “Professor Omer-Sherman is ex- become questioning people – a collective within the church. chaired by Prof. Elaine Wise, whose tremely well-regarded as a scholar and experience that began with Abraham.” “The body of Christ needs all voices vision for this achievement goes back teacher in the field of Jewish Studies Other courses will focus on contem- represented,” Henderson said. “Change many years. and stands to greatly enrich and bring porary issues about Israel, Middle-East will only happen if we can keep people In October 2013, JHFE announced further renown to the university and the narratives concerning Arabs and Israe- at the table.” a $1.15 million bequest to establish an community,” said Jewish Studies Com- lis, as well as studies about the Holo- endowed chair in Judaic studies in the mittee Chair Shelley Salamensky, Ph.D. caust. Music and movies will also con- University’s College of Arts and Sciences’ “It is very appropriate that our first tribute to an interdisciplinary approach Division of Humanities, the local Jewish major grant announcement supports to learning. community’s long-time goal became a both the Jewish community and the Uni- Contemporary issues about Israel and reality. The funding was added to a 2005 versity of Louisville,” said Jewish Heri- Middle-East narratives concerning Ar- Goose creek gift of $500,000 from the Jewish Com- tage Fund for Excellence Board Chair abs and Israelis will be included in the munity Federation of Louisville (now Louis Waterman. “This new chair will curriculum as well as studies about the Diner the Jewish Community of Louisville) ensure students a focused study of Jew- Holocaust. Music and movies will also that was matched by Kentucky’s Re- ish tradition and thought with scholarly contribute to an interdisciplinary ap- search Challenge Trust Fund “Bucks for expertise in Jewish religious traditions.” proach to learning. Brains” initiative. The university added In addition to his considerable aca- “I am extremely accessible,” says Dr. another $350,000 from a gift from the demic credits, Dr. Omer-Sherman has Omer-Sherman. “The community wants late Owsley Brown Frazier, and addi- many real-life experiences that have and deserves a representative and a re- tional funding from local donors raised helped him relate with students. A Cal- source at the university. I want members the total endowment to in excess of $2.5 ifornia native, he made aliyah to Israel, of the Jewish and broader community to million. on his own, as an idealistic 17-year-old feel free to communicate with me and I Of equal or greater value. A Jewish Studies minor has been in 1975. He served with the military in will listen. Not good with any other offers or discounts. part of the university’s College of Arts the Nahal Paratrooper Unit and helped “I plan to visit the various congre- Must present coupon at time of purchase. and Sciences religious studies program found Kibbutz Yahel in the Arava Des- gations and Jewish organizations and Expires 12/31/14 since 2005 thanks to the energy and ert, where he worked as a farmer and become a part of the community,” he Dine In Only persistence of Dr. Natalie Polzer, long- wilderness guide leading teens through added. “My wife, Michal Kofman, Ph.D., term chair of the Jewish Studies Com- Israel’s deserts. After 13 years, he re- and I have received a warm welcome Mon.-Th. 11-9 PM mittee. The Jewish Studies Committee turned to the United States to attend col- here and we are eager to make our home Fri. 11-9:30 PM Sat. 8-9:30 PM is currently chaired by Dr. Shelley Sala- lege and graduate school. in Louisville.” Sun. 9-8 PM mensky, who also served as chair of the He sees the value in combining text search committee. and illustration in the classroom and Dr. Omer-Sherman earned a bache- helped spearhead a movement by Jewish lor’s degree, summa cum laude, Phi Beta artists and writers to address how Jews Kappa, from California’s Humboldt are adapting to this environment. State University and masters and doc- The Jewish Graphic Novel, which he toral degrees from the University of No- co-edited with Samantha Baskind, is tre Dame, where he lectured from 1997- a collection of scholarly essays that ad- 1999. He taught at Saint Louis University dress major developments in the Jewish in Madrid and has been a professor at graphic narrative and memoir in Israel, the University of Miami since 2002. Europe, and North America. His current The author and/or editor of five books work explores the construction of iden- (three monographs, two edited collec- tities of Israeli writers such as A.B. Ye- tions), he also has contributed countless hoshua and Sayed Kashua and address- essays and book chapters to numerous es a range of writers’ works including publications. Tony Kushner, Philip Roth and Amos Often recognized for his excellence Oz. in academic pursuits, Dr. Omer-Sher- “I look forward to building excitement man has been the recipient of at least 40 for Jewish Studies at the University of awards and honors including the presti- Louisville,” says Dr. Omer-Sherman, gious Frankel Institute for Advanced Ju- “and I hope to bring in people to devel- daic Studies Fellowship at the University op courses that will elicit an enthusiastic of Michigan in 2012. In addition, he has response.” contributed many hours of time serving His first course will highlight com- 20 Community  June 27, 2014  29 SIVAN 5774 Klein Was Artist-in-Residence in Western Galilee by Shiela Steinman Wallace Klein was also moved by the dancers Editor at Kibbutz Gaton, where the dance art- obert Klein’s passion is photog- ist from his group worked with young raphy and his photography is people whom Klein described as “really art. So when he had the oppor- amazing.” He heard some great music, tunity to participate in Partner- too. R “Besides having the benefit of many ship 2Gether’s Artist-in-Residence pro- gram in the Western Galilee last month, new friends,” Klein said, “it opened my he took it. eyes with respect to other art forms – Klein was one of eight artists from what goes into them and their personal communities in Partnership’s Central and emotional dimensions. Area Consortium who participated in “Getting to know people on a personal this program. The group also included level as opposed to being a tourist makes a glass blower, a glass artist, a potter, a a difference in how I view Israel,” he sculptor, a painter and a dancer. continued. “I feel a more personal con- “I was fortunate to be the photogra- nection” and he wants to return. pher,” Klein said, “so part of my obliga- While Klein paid for his own travel, tion and the fun was going around to Partnership covered most of his expens- other participants’ projects and docu- es while he was in the Western Galilee. menting the trip,” including their tours. “Everybody on the trip had good suc- Most of the time, the group stayed in the cess in making personal relationships,” Western Galilee, concentrating on Na- he added. “We got to see the results of Robert Klein, Yochanan Kishon and Glenn Lesnick –Klein took most of the photos on these two pages, but Lesnick hariya and Akko. what we did as well as sharing the whole took the rest. “The painter taught a class to other experience as a group. I highly recom- painters from the area that I document- mend this program to any artist in the ed,” Klein noted. “He’s a really good future.” teacher. I didn’t want to leave because I Klein learned about the program from Louisville’s Partnership chairs, wanted to be in the class myself.” Jon and Laura Klein. Klein was moved by another experi- The Artist-in Residence program is ence he had with the painter, who had a one of many Partnership 2Gether activi- group of six or seven Israeli women who ties that connect people to people in the paint as an active hobby. In the course fields of medicine, arts, education, twin- of the class, some of them shared parts ning, co-existence, leadership develop- of their personal stories. The instructor ment, culture, business development, worked with them to help them “loos- economics, tourism and more. en up and get more emotion into their Louisville has been active in Part- paintings. It was amazing to see how nership since its establishment in 1997, their paintings changed over a few days.” and today is part of the Central Area “I made some great friends,” he said, Consortium of Communities that also which fulfilled the main object of the includes Akron, Canton, Dayton, Tole- trip: to make personal connections with do and Youngstown, OH; Indianapolis, artists in the Western Galilee. He also Northwest Indiana and South Bend, IN; connected with his fellow artists-in resi- Louisville; Des Moines, IA; Omaha, NE; dence. “It was a good experience,” he said. and Austin, Dallas and San Antonio TX. The trip also gave him the opportu- These consortium cities partner with nity to participate in other artists’ proj- Israel’s Western Galilee area that in- ects. Klein had the opportunity to work cludes the city of Akko, the Western Gal- with glass and paint. ilee Hospital and the rural communities Earlier this year, Israeli photographer of the Matte Asher Regional Council Yochanan Kishon visited Louisville Robert Klein in action An old man in Tzfat along the Mediterranean Sea. and connected with Klein. On this trip, Partnership is supported by the Jew- Klein said, “I spent the most time with ish Federation of Louisville Campaign. Yochanan, and we became good friends. For more information on Partnership He took me up near the Lebanese border 2Gether, contact JCC Senior Vice Pres- and on the beach, where we took some ident COO Sara Wagner at 238-2779 or really nice photos at night. [email protected]. Kishon is also a high school teacher, and Klein was with him when he made a presentation to his students. “He showed some of my photography and discussed what was good and bad about each. The students were fun to be with.” In addi- tion, Kishon mentors a group of parents of fallen soldiers, and Klein accompa- nied him to one of the experiences. Kishon also hosted Klein in his home for a Shabbat dinner, so the Louisvillian had the opportunity to meet his col- league’s wife and children. The grottoes at Rosh Hanikra

Demonstration of etching printing at the Gottesman Etching Centerat Kibbutz Cabri At the Akko Glass Studio, Part- nership glass artists help the locals (and other Part- nership artists) fashion their glass projects.

The ark in a synagogue in Tzfat In Tzfat, top, kippot for sale; bottom, making a tallis. June 27, 2014  29 SIVAN 5774  Community 21 Klein Continued from page 20

Klein, left, and his group of artists in Akko

An evening at the Yemeni kibbutz of Moshav Amka for basket weaving, dinner and dancing.

In Tzfat Preserved studio at the Kupferman Collection

A musical that’s Above One project was to paint a mural at a school in an Arab village. Here is John Domont with one of his students. Klein did some of the painting, too. perfect for the At left, Moshav Amka entire family! JUL 2 TO AUG 16

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Vaad Reports on Activities, Mikvah Updates, Staff Changes by Jacob Wishnia many other functions at the JCC. The facility for our community. Only with in Community with the help of Rab- President of the Vaad JCC has maintained kosher food for your help and suggestions will this be bi Michael Wolk and Rabbi Joshua the outdoor café this summer at the possible. As many individuals that pass Golding. he Vaad Hakashruth thanks pool area. Rabbi Rubin has helped through the community looking for ko- The Mikvah is used daily for religious the community for all of their make this happen by working with sher food, the Vaad tries its best to guide bathing and also is used for conversions support this past year during the staff at the Outdoor Café. them to what is available. and immersion of utensils for use in T our hiring of a new Kashruth • Maintained contact with the Kroger As of now, Graeters Ice Cream stores preparing foods. The Mikvah is cleaned Administrator, Rabbi Evan Rubin and management at the McMahan Cen- in our area are only approved by Star D weekly and Mikvah pool is drained working through the many changes that ter during all of their remodeling and out of Baltimore for the ice cream only. weekly. occurred with overseeing kashruth in helped them with promoting and pro- The Vaad is approaching the individual The Vaad would like to thank every- this area. viding kosher foods for the communi- stores about oversight to help the man- one for their support all year long. Your The agency also wants to thank those ty. agers ensure that they maintain kosher financial help at this time will benefit individuals that contributed to the Vaad • Communicated with the Jewish Hos- ingredients to be served with the ice the Vaad’s continued effort to maintain without any solicitation. This shows the pital, with the help of Rabbi Laura cream. its mission of promoting and providing community is very supportive of the Metzger. With only a few Jewish pa- The Vaad owns and maintains the kashruth in the community. Please send Vaad’s mission. The mission of the Lou- tients requesting kosher meals at Jew- community Mikvah, which has been contributions to the Louisville Vaad isville Vaad Hakashruth is to promote ish Hospital, the Vaad has only pro- professionally cleaned and many im- Hakashruth, P.O. Box 5362, Louisville, and provide kosher supervision within vided service upon request. provements have been made. KY 40255-0362. the community. • Communicated with Signature Four • The air conditioning and heating The Vaad just recently sponsored an Courts in helping to provide kosher units have been upgraded. elegant kosher dinner at the Hyatt Re- meals for their facility. Signature • Improvements were made to keep gency that 65 members of our commu- Four Courts has only one patient re- insects and grass from entering the nity attended. There were only positive quiring kosher meals at this time, and building. responses from the attendees. The chef the Vaad will continue to help facili- • A new cover has replaced the old one and the Hyatt went out of their way to tate this to happen as part of our mis- over the Mikvah pool itself. provide a delicious meal. The agency is sion. • A fan was replaced in the bathroom pleased to be able to work with the Hyatt The Vaad regrets to report that Rab- area and all new light bulbs were in- and use the kosher dishes that the Hyatt bi Rubin and his wife, Kerry, will be stalled. stores for the Vaad’s use. Fathers were leaving Louisville to become a Rabbi • A new bathtub has been installed for recognized and given roses in recogni- and Rebbetzin at their new shul in To- use before entering the Mikvah pool. tion of Father’s Day. ledo, OH. Rabbi Rubin has helped the • A new programmable thermostat has Through Rabbi Rubin’s efforts and Vaad with its many needs throughout been installed. hard work, The Vaad has accomplished this year. The Vaad wishes Rabbi Rubin • New shower curtains and soap dis- the following over the last six months: much success in his new position. pensers have been installed. • Worked with the JCC and supervising It is the Louisville Vaad Hakashruth’s • Welcome mats have been upgraded. all foods prepared in the JCC kitchen utmost desire to have a kosher bakery, • A new Mikvah Policy and Guidelines for the Senior Adult Program and the butcher, restaurant or any other eating have been produced and published Ament’s Book, Jewish Daughter Diaries: True Stories About Being Loved Too Much by Our Moms Is Available by Phyllis Shaikun recalls, “ when I was hanging out with AOL, Hello Giggles and other publica- Special to Community some Jewish friends one night and they tions. She also has served on the edito- were telling me these amazing stories rial staffs of Moment, Quick and Simple I remember Rachel Ament, now a about their moms. The stories were so and Nickelodeon magazines. She was the 30-year-old writer and editor living in funny and charming and almost scarily head writer for the New Orleans-based Washington, D.C., as the sweet, some- familiar. film Nola, and her writing will be in- what shy daughter of Sue and Mark “I decided there was this awesome cluded in the anthology The Truth About Ament. Both are native Louisvillians universality about Jewish moms that Memoir: How to Write About Yourself and who raised Rachel and her brother, Jewish women should be embracing and Others with Honesty, Emotion and Integ- Aaron, who also lives in D.C. with a job celebrating,” she continued. “The Jew- rity, to be published in November. “on the hill,” by setting an example and ish mom archetype has endured a kind Currently, Ament is employed as a so- encouraging them to become involved of brutal beating by the media over the cial media writer for Capital One and is in the communi- years, and I wanted to find a way to tell working on a novel that is loosely based ty – especially in stories about them that were funny, but on her experiences as a college student the tight-knit local were still related in a loving and affec- in New Orleans. In her spare time, she Jewish commu- tionate tone.” enjoys exploring D.C.’s music scene and nity. As a result, From concept to fruition, her book is an avid karaoke bar enthusiast. Rachel Ament of- took about three years to produce. In Ament is expected to speak at Congre- ten found herself the preface, she touchingly echoed my gation Adath Jeshurun at Thanksgiving with lots of Jewish own feelings about my Jewish mother. time. Check Community for updated in- mothers who also “No one loves me as much and no one formation. In the meantime, her book is exhibited her own else’s love can exert such a hold over me,” available at local synagogue gift shops, mother’s tenden- Ament wrote. at Barnes & Noble and online on ama- cy to over-worry, “My mom might overwhelm, over- zon.com. Rachel Ament over-protect and step, and overbear, but she still bears the over-love. torch,” she continued. “She still has the Does this sound familiar to anyone? power to guide the course of my life to In her recently published book, The give it an added spark of meaning. My Jewish Daughter Diaries: True Stories of mom has a way of making me feel like Being Loved Too Much By Our Moms, even the most insignificant moment Ament has compiled 27 funny, warm matters. No situation is too inconse- and poignant stories about Jewish quential. If it happened to me, then it mothers told through the voices of their matters to her.” daughters including Blossom and Big Ament readily admits learning many Bang Theory star Mayim Bialik, along valuable lessons from her mother (and with writers Jenna Friedman, Iliza father) that sustained her over the years. Shlesinger, Anna Breslaw, Kerry Cohen A Ballard High School graduate, she and Lauren. spent her years there playing field hock- Greenberg’s story about her mother ey, and running cross-country and track impersonating her on JDate was a classic and still made time to be an active par- and Bialik’s tale of her mother assuring ticipant in BBYO activities at the Jewish her she was “perfect” and anyone who Community Center. She went on to earn didn’t share that view was simply a jeal- a bachelor’s degree from Tulane, where ous wannabe was easily relatable. Any she studied English and psychology and Jewish mother – or the daughter of one a master’s in special education from the – is sure to find something wonderfully University of Virginia. familiar in this collection of vignettes. Her work has appeared in The New “The idea for the book came,” Ament York Times, The Jerusalem Post, Oxygen, 24 Community  June 27, 2014  29 SIVAN 5774

Matt received workplace stress and related issues such a full Navy ROTC as depression. Dr. Cantor’s research in- newsmakers Scholarship and dicates that depressed people average has been assigned spending $4,000 a year on medical ex- Alyce Goodman Abraham, APRN, Dr. Koby retired from private practice by the U.S. Navy penses, compared to $1,000 by non-de- was awarded the Ellen Bailey Nurse after 41 years; he served as a gratis fac- to the University pressed people. Dr. Cantor is the senior Practitioner Award for the state of Ken- ulty member for the Department of Oph- of Mississippi. He clinical director and medical director tucky for 2014. This award was for out- thalmology & Visual Sciences through- plans to major in for Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield standing advanced clinical practice, out his years of private practice. Geological Engi- of Kentucky. service to the profession, strong clinical In 2013, Dr. Koby accepted a part-time neering at “Ole The story also related that Kentuc- competence, leadership, and communi- faculty appointment and was named an Miss” this fall. kyOne Health Inc. found a few years ty involvement. Abraham is the Nurse Associate Clinical Professor of Ophthal- Matthew Schulman Matt is the son ago that employees’ prescriptions for an- Practitioner of the Pelvic Pain Region- mology at the University of Louisville, of Butch and Rob- tidepressants were a driver of high pre- al Specialty Center at Jewish Hospital where he provides educational oversight in Schulman and scription expenses for the system; their Medical Center East, and she currently and teaches ophthalmology residents brother to Benjamin, Halle, and Emily analysis led them to focus on reducing serves as the Louisville Director for the weekly in a clinic venue. Schulman. He is the grandson of How- employee stress by offering therapeutic Kentucky Coalition of Nurse Practi- UofL’s 12 ophthalmology residents ard and Dorothy Schulman and Rudell massage, meditation, seminars, and oth- tioners. selected Dr. Koby for this prestigious Franck and the late Dolly Franck. er stress-relieving and coping activities. On May 27, Business First reported award. Michael Simon, director of sales for Paula Kommor, president and found- that Kindred Healthcare Inc. is con- Contributions to the Residents’ Edu- California and Hawaii for Altria, Inc. re- er of Dynamic Wellness, said that stress tinuing its attempt to acquire Gentiva cation Fund in honor of Dr. Koby should cently graduated with High Distinction can be positive in that it keeps people at- Health Services Inc. in spite of Gentiva’s be made payable to the University of from the University of Michigan M.B.A. tentive and engaged, but that it becomes board’s actions to prevent the acquisi- Louisville – Ophthalmology (Kentucky program in the first Los Angeles EMBA damaging when it gets out of control. tion. Kindred CEO Paul Diaz said that Lions Eye Center, 301 East Muhammad cohort, which was referenced in the Wall Dynamic Wellness helps people manage Gentiva’s limited duration shareholder Ali Blvd., Louisville, KY 40202 – Atten- Street Journal. At the time of his gradu- stress by envisioning what they consid- rights plan was intended to dilute the tion: Mr. Mark Spanyer, Business Man- ation, he also was named General Man- er to be a perfect life, and then setting vote of shareholders, who Diaz says see ager). ager of Altria Duty Free/Phillip Morris realistic, structured goals for working the value of Kindred’s offer. Keith Look, a longtime principal and International Sales. toward their top priorities. Siera Hanks was named to the First administrator with Jefferson County Michael is the son of Steve and Mickie Rudd Equipment Co. was featured Honors list in the May 16 edition of Busi- Public Schools, has been named super- Simon and the grandson of the late Faye in a related story in the same issue, fo- ness First. Siera is a senior at Atherton intendent of Danville Schools in Dan- and Ray Tanenhaus and Mark and Sel- cusing on the many ways it helps its High School; she plans to attend Cen- ville, KY. Look was selected from 34 ma Simon. approximately 75 employees manage tre College and major in International applicants by a unanimous vote of the Steve Trager, chairman and CEO of stress and enjoy their workplace. Among Studies. Among her many activities and Danville school board. He will assume Republic Bank & Trust, was one of the other things, the company encourages achievements are participation in the his new position July 1. bankers interviewed for a June 6 Busi- outdoor lunch breaks and relaxation Chinese Club and related programs, and Eric Reskin received the Financial ness First article on lending to home- on the employee patio; has “Friday Free she plans a career in international rela- Executives Institute Award from In- builders in the current economy. Trager Play,” a few minutes of dancing and sing- tions. diana University Southeast School of said his bank “will lend money to the ing along to music on the intercom on Cathy Hinko was profiled in the May Business. He was honored by Mayor right builder with the right risk profile” Friday afternoons; and a policy that re- 30 Business First InPerson feature, fo- Greg Fischer and their local chapter at – good credit and liquidity, a history of quires five consecutive days of vacation cusing on her direct and personal ap- the Financial Executives Institute lun- success and a good income – but also each year and awards an extra three per- proach to advocating for affordable cheon. He just graduated from Indiana judges builders’ applications on a case- sonal days to employees who take those housing. Hinko is the director of the University Southeast School of Business by-case basis. five days off. They also have organized Metropolitan Housing Coalition. For with “highest distinction” and was on KentuckyOne Health is opening a recreation and leisure activities for em- more, visit bizjournals.com/louisville/ the Dean’s List every semester. Reskin Healthy Lifestyle Center at Medical Cen- ployees. print-edition/2014/05/30/change-agent- has accepted a job with Monroe Shine ter Jewish Northeast, 2401 Terra Cross- Matt Schwartz, president of Schwartz works-to-shift-views.html. & Co., Inc. ing Blvd., Louisville. The center provides Insurance Group, discussed the Mayor’s Dr. Melvyn The Kentucky PTA Reflections Award medically supervised exercise, nutrition Healthy Hometown Worksite Wellness Koby received the of Merit (Fourth Place) was presented to counseling, stress management, and Conference that was held on May 21. Charles T. Moran Hillary Reskin, a sophomore at Ballard more to help people get and stay healthy. Schwartz is the chairman of the Mayor’s Teaching Award High School for the Senior High Film Reed Weinberg was the listing broker Healthy Hometown Worksite Wellness from the Depart- Production division. She received an for the recent sales of two bank-owned Council, which organized the event. The ment of Ophthal- Award of Excellence (Second Place) for properties to developers. Corcoran conference included an awards program mology & Visual the Jefferson County Public Schools Se- Homes LLC has purchased the undevel- that recognized companies with suc- Sciences at the nior Division. oped portion of the Woods of Farnsley cessful wellness programs; Schwartz University of Lou- Matthew Schulman graduated third Moorman Condominiums in south- said the awards demonstrate that it’s not isville Ophthal- in his class with honors from St. Francis west Jefferson County, and Underhill hard, nor does it have to be complicat- mology Residents’ DeSales Catholic High School. In April, Associates Inc. bought Kingston Park ed, to implement an effective workplace Graduation recep- Matt won the WLKY-Penn Station Stu- Apartments on East Southland Blvd. wellness program. Dr. Melvyn Koby tion on Saturday, dent Athlete of the Month award (Bas- Corcoran has plans to build new homes June 14. ketball). on the undeveloped Farnsley Moorman Correction lots, and Underhill Associates intends Stacy Marks Nisenbaum Award Win- to complete extensive renovations of the ner Jacob Finke’s brother, Cole, will at- Kingston Park complex, formerly known tend Cornell University in the fall, not as the Americana Apartments. Colgate University as was reported in The cover story of the May 16 edition the May 23 edition of Community. of Business First focused on stress, both Also, the Stacy Marks Nisenbaum in and outside the workplace. Dr. Divya Award was mispelled. Cantor was among the medical profes- We apologize for the errors. sionals offering insights into the costs of B’nai Tzedek Teens Award Two Grants group of teens at the Jewish participants, felt strongly about sup- Community Center participat- porting the Jerusalem Hills Therapeutic ed in a group process of learn- Center because he believes that, to help A ing about giving to non-profit children in bad situations such as abuse organizations and how non-profit or- and divorce is a very good cause to sup- ganizations function. Teens acted as a port. foundation board, reviewed proposals The group also awarded $364.47 to submitted in response to RFPs (requests Jewish Family & Career Services to im- for proposals), and awarded two grants prove their Child Therapy room. Carly to their selected non-profit organiza- Schwartz felt strongly about supporting tions. JFCS because, “they are providing ther- The group awarded $600 to the Jeru- apy for children. They should be able to salem Hills Therapeutic Centers for their have the equipment needed to do this.” Sponsor-A-Child Program to sponsor a The group had a great time learning child for six months. Jerusalem Hills is, about all of the non-profits that applied “Israel’s foremost residential treatment for the grant and are hoping to be able to facility for emotionally disturbed and participate in a similar program in the abused children” said Esti Keller, grants future. coordinator. They provide a warm and The participants in this year’s B’nai safe home and therapeutic framework Tzedek Program were Andrew Tuvlin, for nearly 100 boys and girls from the Jacob Latts, Bennett Schramko, Carly ages of 7-18, all of whom are children- Schwartz, Benjamin Berdichevsky, Jo- at-risk with severe emotional, behavioral seph Schuster, Samuel Feinstein, Adam and learning disorders. Rudy, and Zachary Ellis. The program Joey Schuster, one of the B’nai Tzedek director was Rachel Lipkin. 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Find Treasures at WOTS Annual tion, dinner, and entertainment. Drinks Indoor Yard Sale and hors d’oeuvres begin at 7 p.m. with around town The Women of Temple Shalom dinner served at 8 p.m. A silent auction, (WOTS) invites the community to its an- DJ, and live music will be part of the en- Torah Study at The Temple Family Gaming at Anshei Sfard nual indoor yard sale at Temple Shalom, tertainment. Attire is “country chic.” Continues Through the Summer Each Shabbos through August 9, the 4615 Lowe Rd., on Friday, July 25, and All funds raised from the event will Torah Study at The Temple with Rab- community is invited to participate in Sunday, July 27. Find great deals and go toward kid-friendly amenities at Our bi Joe Rooks Rapport will continue Family Gaming, 4-6 p.m. at Congrega- special treasures from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. on Lady of Peace. For information about throughout the summer on Wednesdays, tion Anshei Sfard. Ages 5 and up are en- both dates. individual tickets and corporate spon- 10:45 a.m.-noon. The theme will be “The couraged to play board and card games sorships, visit kentuckyonehealth.com/ Many Faces of the Holocaust,” a conver- with friends to help the long Shabbos Adath Jeshurun Book Club bootsandbbq or call 587-4543. sation about the causes, costs, and ongo- afternoon pass quickly. Game donations The next Adath Jeshurun Book Club ing conflicts embedded within this most are appreciated. will meet Sunday, July 27, at 2 p.m. at challenging moment in the modern age. the synagogue to discuss Life After Life The American Red Cross Each session stands alone on its own AJ Free Movies and More by Kate Atkinson. New participants are Needs Your Help merit and the class is open to the com- Bring your friends to AJ and enjoy always welcome at AJ Book Club meet- Summer is a challenging time to col- munity. No registration is required. free movies and more. On July 1, watch a ings. All meetings are open to the com- lect enough blood and platelet donations double feature: Winning Team – Ronald munity. For information about the cur- to meet patient needs. The American Jews and Brews with Rabbi Wolk Reagan and Doris Day fall in love and rent book or the meeting, email Deborah Red Cross encourages eligible blood do- Join Rabbi Michael Wolk for “Jews catch baseball fever in this true-life sto- Slosberg at dslosberg@adathjeshurun. nors of all blood types, especially those and Brews,” a one-hour class where par- ry of the big leagues – and Alexander the com or call 458-5359. with type O negative, B negative, and A ticipants study the weekly Torah portion Great – Alexander’s triumph and come- negative blood, to make and keep dona- through the prisms of both ancient and back. Boots & BBQ Bash Will Benefit tion appointments to help maintain the modern commentary while enjoying a On July 15, the show is The Greatest Children’s Peace Center blood supply and prevent a shortage. cup (or cups?) of coffee. All are welcome Interviews. It’s “Larry King Live” with Get out your western wear and shine With your help, the agency can ensure to attend; free and open to the public. television stars, broadcast news icons, your boots for the Boots & BBQ Bash, a blood is available now and all summer Jews and Brews meets weekly on comedians, and unforgettable moments. fundraiser benefitting the Kosair Chari- long to help save lives in our communi- Wednesdays at 11 a.m. at the JCC Coffee All shows begin at 3 p.m. at Adath Je- ties Children’s Peace Center at Our Lady ty and across the country. This summer, Shop. shurun, and are open to the community. of Peace, part of KentuckyOne Health. there are 100 chances in greater Louis- This inaugural fundraiser will be held ville and southern Indiana to give hope Hebrew Language/Hebrew Prayer Pizza and a Movie at Anshei on Saturday, August 16, 7-11 p.m. at the with the Red Cross by giving blood. Vis- at Congregation Anshei Sfard Sfard Gheens Foundation Lodge at Beckley it redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED Congregation Anshei Sfard is offering Come join in the fun at Congregation Creek Park in the Parklands of Floyds CROSS (1-800-733-2767) to find out a class that combines a study of spoken Anshei Sfard on Thursday, July 3, for ko- Fork, 1421 Beckley Creek Prkwy. more and make an appointment. Hebrew with a study of the traditional sher pizza and a movie beginning at 6 The evening will include a silent auc- Hebrew prayers. Time will be divided p.m. To RSVP, call 451-3122 x 0 by Tues- among formal Hebrew grammar, the day, July 1. prayers, and “immersion style” learning. Enroll in Fall Melton Classes before If you’re looking to “upgrade” your Big Rock Shabbat prayer service or to improve your con- KI will have a potluck Kabbalat Shab- July 7 to Get an Early Bird Discount versational Hebrew, this class is a must. bat at Big Rock in Seneca Park begin- Rabbi Dr. Joshua Golding will teach ning at 6 p.m. on Friday, July 11. This ummer may still be in full swing, $175 after July 7. this 10-part class in the Congregation family-friendly event includes an out- but it is time to start thinking Register online at www.jewishlou- Anshei Sfard library on Wednesdays, door service along with a potluck picnic about fall classes at the Florence isville.org/melton or by phone at 459- 7:30-8:45 p.m. June 18-August 20. The in the park. Free and open to the public. S Melton School of Adult Jewish 0660. Scholarships are available for all class is free and open to all. Learning. Registration is now open, and classes. For scholarships and all course Potluck Nosh and Discussion in those who sign up by July 7 receive an information, contact Louisville Melton Tree Dedication at The Temple the Patio Gallery early bird discount. Director Deborah Slosberg, dslosberg@ A tree has been planted at The Temple Hadassah invites the community to a Louisville’s Melton School offers adathjeshurun.com or 458-5359. in memory of the three Temple archi- potluck nosh and dessert event on Tues- adults the opportunity to study and dis- The Florence Melton School of Adult tects, Alfred S. Joseph, Arnold M. Judd, day, July 15, at 7 p.m. in the JCC Patio cuss Jewish texts dealing with a variety Jewish Learning is sponsored by Con- and John M. Chovan. On Thursday, June Gallery. The program will be about the of issues, in an open, egalitarian envi- gregation Adath Jeshurun in collabora- 26, at 2 p.m., the community is invited Boycott, Divest and Sanction (BDS) ronment. tion with the Jewish Community Center to a short dedication and remembrance movement against Israel. Matt Goldberg All are invited to register for the and with support from Congregation of these three architects who created the from the Jewish Community Relations Melton courses, and no prior knowledge Anshei Sfard, Keneseth Israel Congre- plans for The Temple 40 years ago. Council will lead a discussion. Spous- of Judaism or Hebrew is required. gation, Temple Shalom and The Temple. es and significant others are encouraged The course is a two-year program, This program is made possible by a gen- The Temple’s Saturday Morning to attend. To RSVP or for questions, and meets once a week throughout the erous grant from the Jewish Heritage Torah Study email Michelle Elisburg at meehadas- academic year (30 weeks). Fund for Excellence. Meet in The Temple’s Fishman Li- [email protected]. The first year covers “Rhythms of brary from 9-10 a.m. before Shabbat Jewish Living” and “Purposes of Jew- morning service to read and discuss Heaven Hill to Participate in ish Living;” and second year addresses the Torah portion of the week over good Forecastle Hospitality Area “Ethics of Jewish Living” and “Dramas coffee, bagels and other treats. This class Heaven Hill is one of several bour- of Jewish Living throughout the Ages.” is taught by Rabbi David Ariel-Joel. bon distillers that will participate in the In addition, Louisville’s Melton School Bourbon Lodge, a hospitality area at the offers the Rachel Wasserman Scholars Special Kabbalat Shabbat to Forecastle Festival, July 18-20 at Louis- Curriculum that is designed for gradu- Honor Scott Nussbaum ville’s Waterfront Park. ates of the two-year program who want The community is invited to join Ke- Forecastle is a locally-sponsored, na- to continue their education. Students neseth Israel on Friday, June 27, at 5:45 tionally-known annual music festival can register for courses on Kabbalah, p.m. for a special Kabbalat Shabbat. In held in Louisville each July since 2002. the Challenges of Modernity, and more. addition to welcoming Shabbat, the con- The Bourbon Lodge will feature bour- Students can choose from Tuesday gregation will honor KI member Scott bon education and bourbon-inspired evening or Thursday morning classes to Nussbaum for his service to the Louis- cuisine. Bourbon Lodge events will raise fit into their schedule. ville Metro Police Department (LMPD). funds for environmental and other caus- Louisville’s Melton School also an- Scott was recently named the Kitty es. nounced a new class geared toward Ransdel LMPD Volunteer of the Year, parents. This learning experience pro- and he received the Gold Level of the Adath Jeshurun Shabbat Scholars vides an opportunity for adult students President’s Volunteer Service Award for Adath Jeshurun’s Shabbat Scholars to bring the conversation home to share the second consecutive year. program brings interesting speakers to with their children and families. The Enjoy noshes courtesy of the Faye and the synagogue for informal presenta- class will take place at the JCC Sunday Simmy Davis Kabbalat Shabbat Fund, tions following the Kiddush luncheons. mornings at 10 a.m. Tuition is $45. spirited Kabbalat Shabbat services, and The community is invited to the next The first- and second-year courses are the good company of family and friends. program on Saturday, July 19. Murray $200 – $225 if you register after July 7. Toborowsky will speak on “The Puritans All of the Scholars courses are $150 – Chamber Music Concert of Early America and the Jews” at ap- Postponed proximately 12 noon. The June 29 concert of works by Louis Moseson has been postponed, due to an Shabbat and Sundaes with KI illness in the family of one musician. A Join Keneseth Israel at Graeter’s on rescheduled date will be announced. Bardstown Road for a deliciously sweet get-together on Saturday, July 19, at 6 MiniMinyan at Anshei Sfard p.m. Get a treat up to $5 and spend time Elementary-age children are invited with friends or meeting new people. All to attend a MiniMinyan at Anshei Sfard in the community are welcome to at- each Shabbos beginning at 10 a.m. Chil- tend; free and open to the public. dren are invited to the “little shul” for davening, parsha fun, and a snack.

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Cohen of Delray Beach, FL; grandson, and her granddaughters, Allison Gold- Parker Davis, and two granddaughters, hammer (Aaron), Sara Garmon, and lifecycle Dylan and Tovah Davis; many nieces, Emily Garmon. nephews, cousins and grand-nieces and Burial was at Keneseth Israel Ceme- Bar Mitzvah Wesley B. Tanner is the son of the late nephews. tery. Herman Meyer & Son handled the Anne Rosenfield Tanner and the late Burial was at Beth Israel Cemetery, arrangements. John Tanner of Los Angeles. Wesley is Woodbridge, NJ. Memorial contribu- Expressions of sympathy may be Aaron Gabriel an internationally recognized designer tions may be made to any charity of your made to the Ellen Faye Garmon Youth Figa of books, printmaker, and publisher of choice. Award Fund, c/o the Jewish Community Aaron Gabriel Passim Editions. Before moving to Ann Center, 3600 Dutchman’s Lane, Louis- Figa, son of Tan- Arbor, MI in 1994, Wesley taught Book Allan H. Marx ville, KY 40205 or Keneseth Israel Con- ner and Barry Arts and the History of the Book at the Allan H. Marx, gregation, 2531 Taylorsville Road, Louis- Figa and broth- University of California at Berkeley. 82, of Louisville, ville, KY 40205. er of Elliot, was Wesley was awarded the Koret Founda- passed away June called to the Torah tion Fellowship for his contributions to 11. Rosa Matselman for his bar mitz- the Jewish Community of the Bay Area. Born on Jan- Rosa Matselmam, 92, died Sunday, vah on Saturday, Jamie and Wesley will be relocating to uary 17, 1932, in June 22, at Norton Hosparus Inpatient March 10, at Con- Louisville within the year. Granite City, IL Care Center. gregation Dor Tamid in Johns Creek (At- to the late Leo She was born in Khmelnytskyi, lanta), GA. Aaron’s proud grandparents Obituaries and Cora Lobred Ukraine to Ellya and Haya Mihalovich. are Sidney and Evelyn Figa, Marilyn and Marx, Allan Marx Rosa was a housewife and a member of Robert Bergner, and Lee and Jeff Rich- Linda Davis was an animal Anshei Sfard Congregation. ardson (Midland, MI). Linda (Nor- lover, and loved to read, do puzzles, and She is survived by her daughter, Yev- Aaron has many hobbies. He is very ton) Davis, 66, of travel. geniya Labunskaya (Yokov); her grand- musically inclined and likes all percus- North Brunswick, He is survived by his wife, Joan Marx; daughter, Larisa Labunskaya; and two sion instruments. His favorites are the NJ, died Tuesday, his sister, Betty Arbeitman, and brother, grandsons, Alex and Arthur Greenberg. marimbas and snare drum, and he is May 20, at the St. Hilbert “Hill” Marx; nephews, Ken Ar- Burial was at Anshei Sfard Cemetery. proficient on an electric keyboard. Aar- Peter’s Universi- beitman, Lee (Cheryl) Marx, and Scott Herman Meyer & Son handled the ar- on plays soccer and likes mountain bike ty Hospital, New Marx; niece, Laurie Marx, and great-niece, rangements. riding. He is a car enthusiast and can Brunswick. Elizabeth (David) Bowen; stepchildren, give you in-depth details on every auto- Born in Louis- Mary Kirchner, David (Jan) Kirchner, Alan Moss mobile ever made! ville, she has been and Mark Kirchner; and six step-grand- Bornstein, M.D. For his mitzvah project, Aaron start- a resident of North children, April (Aaron) Mullen, Jason Alan Moss ed a monthly food drive for the Rainbow Brunswick for the past 42 years. Whitlock, Kyle Whitlock, Brent Whit- Bornstein, M.D., Village in Duluth, GA. The Rainbow Vil- Davis was an elementary school lock, Casey Kirchner, and Julia Kirchner. of Louisville, born lage’s mission is to break the cycles of teacher for the North Brunswick Town- March 28, 1934, homelessness, poverty and domestic vi- ship School District for over 22 years. Hannah R. Herzberg Napper son of Sarah and olence. Aaron hopes to offer much need- She was assigned by the district to the Hannah R. Herzberg Napper, 84, died Maurice (Barney) ed food relief to these families who often John Adams School, where she was a Thursday, June 12, at Golden Living Bornstein, died on rely upon the public school system for grade level leader for kindergarten and Center – St. Matthews. She was born June 23. free breakfast and lunch for their chil- first grade. June 4, 1930 in Ferriday, LA. Hannah Bornstein grad- dren during the week. He plans to col- She was a graduate of Indiana Uni- was a retired, lifelong LPN, a former uated from Male lect food each month throughout 2014, versity with a BA in Education and was secretary for the Old Louisville Hebrew High School (valedictorian class of 1950- and perhaps beyond. working towards getting her Master’s School and Congregation Anshei Sfard, ½) and Indiana University, where he was Degree. and a member of The Temple. a member of Sigma Alpha Mu fraternity, Wedding Before her retirement in 2012, she re- She is preceded in death by her hus- before earning his medical degree from ceived a proclamation commending her band, Donald Napper, and her son, Ste- the University of Louisville, graduating Tanner-Horwitz for her many years of service from the ven L. Fox. at the top of his class. Jamie Lynn Horwitz and Wesley B. North Brunswick Township Council, She is survived by her son, Daniel J. He trained at the Hospital of the Uni- Tanner were married by Rabbi David and she also received a proclamation Napper; daughter-in-law, Melissa Fox; versity of Pennsylvania, Massachusetts Ariel-Joel on May 31. thanking her for her many years of ser- sister, Tylene R. Robinson; and grand- General Hospital, University of Louis- Jamie is the daughter of Marjory Hor- vice from the North Brunswick Board of children, Benjamin and Courtney. ville, and the University of Michigan, witz and the late Adolph Horwitz. She Education. Burial was at The Temple Cemetery. while also serving briefly as a physician is currently a tenured professor of In- Davis was a longtime soccer mom, Herman Meyer & Son took care of ar- and captain in the U.S. Army in Colum- dustrial Design at Iowa State University. Pop Warner Football mom, room moth- rangements. bia, SC. In 2009, she was the Frederick Lindley er and a former PTA president at Lincoln Expressions of sympathy may be Bornstein practiced as an internist Morgan Visiting Professor of Architec- Park School. She was also a member of made to the American Heart Associa- in Louisville for over 30 years and had ture at the University of Louisville Hite Dr. Leppert’s Superintendents Council. tion. close and rewarding relationships in the Institute of Fine Arts. She was a longtime member of the local medical community. He was un- Anshe Emeth Memorial Temple and the Sharon Cole failingly dedicated to taking care of pa- Shalom Tower Waiting New Jersey Education Association, as Sharon Cole, nee Romen, born July tients, and his patients appreciated and well as the National Education Associa- 12, 1942, died Wednesday, June 18. admired him greatly. List Now Has 9-12 tion. She adored doing all types of word Beloved wife of Joel Cole; loving moth- After retiring from private practice, puzzles, enjoyed texting family and er of Brian (Ari) Cole and Tracy Raben; he was on the faculty of the University Month Wait for Vacancy friends and traveling with her husband. cherished grandmother of Samantha of Louisville Department of Medicine, For further information, please call Daughter of the late Kurt and Edith and Caitlin Cole; fond aunt of Andrew worked for Passport Healthcare, and at Diane Reece or Sue Claypoole at 454-7795. (Maibaum) Norton, she is survived by Cole; devoted cousin and dear friend to Baptist East and Jewish Hospitals. He her husband, Robert I. Davis; sons and many. also gave generously of his time in vol- daughters-in-law, Adam and Carly Davis Remembrances to your preferred unteering for The Fairness Campaign. of Berkeley Heights, NJ, and Brett Davis charity would be appreciated. Bornstein enjoyed traveling with and Amy Lewis of Salt Lake City, UT; his wife Marilyn, gardening, working 3650 Dutchmans Ln., Louisville, KY 40205 her brother and sister-in-law, Glenn and Estelle Lillian Garmon crossword puzzles, and sharing off-col- (502) 454-7795 Christy Norton of Newburgh, IN; sister Estelle Lillian Garmon, 88, died Thurs- or jokes with his brother Ed, who could and brother-in-law, Barbara and Arnold day, June 19, at The Nazareth Home. make him laugh like no one else. The She was a native of Boston, MA, born family also lextends a special thank you May 12, 1926. She was a member of Ke- to Dr. Jane Cornett for her professional- neseth Israel Congregation and its Sis- ism, care and service. terhood, a former teaching assistant for He was preceded in death by his be- many years at Keneseth Israel preschool, loved wife of 56 years, Marilyn G. Born- a past member and Board of Trustees of stein. He is survived by his brother, Ed the Jewish Community Center, a past Bornstein (Marsha); children Susan chairperson of the Senior Adult Club of Bornstein (David Fox), Brian Bornstein the Jewish Community Center, and past (Christie Emler), and Joan Bornstein; advisor of Gamma Kappa BBG. and grandchildren Lillian and Melissa Garmon was an extremely active vol- Bornstein and Hannah and Brandon unteer in both the Louisville Communi- Woempner. ty and the Louisville Jewish Community, Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Fri- especially in working with senior adults. day, June 27, at Herman Meyer & Son, The family expresses their sincere 1338 Ellison Avenue, with burial to fol- gratitude to the Nazareth Home and the low in Adath Jeshurun Cemetery. Visita- Charity Court for all of the outstanding tion will begin at 10 a.m. care and love they gave Garmon. In lieu of flowers, contributions may She is preceded in death by her par- be made to the Marilyn and Alan Born- ents, Jacob and Shifra Blaustein; her stein Fund for Family Therapy at Jew- husband, Selwyn Garmon; and her ish Family and Career Services, 2821 daughter, Ellen Faye Garmon. Klempner Way, Louisville, KY 40205 or She is survived by her son and daugh- the donor’s favorite charity. ter-in-law, Dr. Joel and Lori Garmon; June 27, 2014  29 SIVAN 5774  Community 27

sound of his or her own voice at a meet- ised and their ability to conquer it, sup- man folly and foible or just take the path D’var Torah ing, whether it’s the PTA, neighborhood ported the demagoguery of Korach, gave of least resistance, there will be long- association, synagogue or elsewhere in to the enticements of the Midianite term consequences. We can also see that by Rabbi David Feder within the Jewish community, all seem women or simply complained about the communal cohesion and genuine faith Special to Community to have their antecedents in Numbers. never-ending diet of manna. Our ances- in ourselves yield positive results. Even Loving your neighbor as yourself is tors behaved not as we would have liked the simplest of acts and decisions can easy in the abstract and makes a nice them to behave, but as we expect imper- set us along a path of unimagined con- ver the last several years, I’ve bumper sticker or t-shirt, but it’s a lot fect people to behave. sequences. May we have the wisdom to become much more interest- harder when you’re trying to live in a Our tradition teaches us, “maasei avot weigh those decisions in the light of our ed in family genealogy, trying community with real people and real siman l’vanim” – the actions of our an- ancestors’ experiences. O to track down European an- conflicts. The Book of Numbers shows cestors are a sign to their descendants. • • • cestors, as well as us that our ancestors weren’t saints or The examples of both success and fall- Shabbat candles should be lit Fridays, both distant rela- one-dimensional characters, but were ing short that we have in Sefer B’midbar June 27, at 8:52 p.m.; July 4 at 8:52 p.m.; tives and relatives like us, complex characters dealing with should serve as both guide and cau- July 11 at 8:50 p.m.; July 18 at 8:46 p.m. from whom we’ve messy and complex situations. tionary tale for the situations in which and July 25 at 8 p.m. been distant in this Sometimes they rose to the situation we find ourselves today as individuals Editor’s note: Rabbi David Feder, the country. and triumphed as in the battles against and within the various communities in principal of Louisville Beit Sefer Yachad, I was recently Sihon and Og. Other times they suc- which we find ourselves. has volunteered to provide Torah com- surprised when cumbed to baser desires and fears when We can see that when our baser de- mentaries for Community. my 90-year-old fa- they denigrated the land we were prom- sires dominate and we capitulate to hu- ther asked me if I knew whether his 93-year-old first cousin was still Rabbi David Feder teen topics alive. Now, my fa- ADVERTISE ther has a number of first cousins and in Community’s Special Section this is the first time that I can ever re- Jay Levine BBG Chapter sitive issues) and lives (seniors talk about July 25, Deadline July 18 member him mentioning her. I spent Convention their time in BBYO). We will miss all our a day looking into it and then told him by Laina Meyerowitz seniors so much but we are also so hap- that as far as I could tell, she was still Special to Community py to have inducted the newest class of alive. 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