Published by the Jewish Community of Louisville, Inc. www.jewishlouisville.org Jewish Louisville Inside Mosaic marvel Louisville artist creates Israel at 70 mural community STORY ON PG. 10 FRIDAY Vol. 43, No. 8 | 13 Elul 5778 | August 24, 2018 Teachers, Jewish Israel in Louisville leaders hope to influence how Shoah is taught

By Lee Chottiner Community Editor

With mandatory Holocaust and genocide education about to become law in Kentucky, a group of teach- ers and Jewish leaders are organiz- ing to influence the way the subject is taught. This committee has drafted a ra- tionale statement for the project, which must be approved by the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE). They also plan to work on rec- ommendations for pedagogy – the method and practice used for teach- ing the subject. A number of curri- cula, including those developed by the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Mu- seum and Yad Vashem, have already Young and old alike danced to Israeli melodies at the August 19 Israel Experience at The J. Hundreds of people attended the festival, which celebrated the State of Israel’s 70th birthday, learning about the country’s culture, tasting Middle Eastern food and, of course, dancing. See photo gallery, page 24. (Community photo by Tara Cocco) been OK’d for use by the KDE. Metro Council overturns Anshei Sfard landmark ruling By Lee Chottiner ments of the building, including its stain Community Editor glass windows, would be preserved, and that the mikveh directly behind the syna- By an overwhelming margin, Louis- gogue would stay open until a new ritual ville Metro Council overturned the land- bath is constructed and ready for use. mark designation for Anshei Sfard syna- He said the vote reinforces “the “sanc- gogue Thursday, August 9, clearing away tity” of a congregation’s right to make its a major hurdle to the sale of the five-acre own decisions about its property. property to the Jewish Community of Still, he noted that JCL’s offer for the Louisville. Metro Council’s vote to overturn Anshei Sfard’s landmark property, which was made on the con- The JCL hopes to make the synagogue designation could clear the way for the synagogue’s sale dition that the landmark designation is property at 3700 Dutchmans Lane part of to the JCL. (Community photo) overturned, would not be executed as a larger, modern Jewish campus, though its efforts to sell the building and real long as there is a chance for an appeal. Fred Gross shakes hands with state Sen. Morgan no firm plans have been announced. estate, threatening the future of the The petitioners have 30 days from the McGarvey on March 21 shortly before the Kentucky Senate passed the Ann Klein and Fred Gross Council voted 21-1, with two members 126-year-old congregation. date of the decision to file one. Holocaust Education Act. Now an effort is underway abstaining and two not voting, to over- The members no longer worship in the Councilwoman Barbara Sexton Smith, to influence how the subject is taght in public turn the March 22 decision of the His- synagogue, instead meeting for services who proposed the resolution to overturn, schools. (Community photo by Lee Chottiner) toric Landmarks Commission, which in the nearby Shalom Towers. In time, said the council’s planning, zoning & an- narrowly approved the designation. The they hope to build or buy a synagogue nexation committee reviewed the case “The curriculum is the what; the one no vote came from Councilman that better fits their needs. and determined that it did not meet five pedagogy is the how, and the ratio- Brent Ackerson (D-26), in whose district Had council upheld the designation, of the nine criteria for designation, and nale statement is the why,” Goldberg the synagogue is located. Davis said, it would have meant “de- that the landmarks commission, by a 5-4 said. Meryl Davis, the first woman president struction,” for Anshei Sfard. vote, approved it over the objections of The participants held a conference of Anshei Sfard, Kentucky’s only Ortho- But Avram Kahn, one the petitioners the property owner. call this week to discuss how best to dox congregation, said council’s reversal for the landmark designation, criticized She said that the synagogue is an ex- proceed, but Goldberg stressed that of the designation represents a new be- the vote, saying council gave no reason ample of the mid-century architecture, the process is still in its early stages. ginning for her members. for overturning the commission’s ruling. but that the design style is “ubiquitous,” The KDE already has a web-based “We have a chance to have a future,” He left open the possibility of a court and the building’s features alone are not “portal,” a collection of resources, in she said. “The synagogue is still in ex- appeal, but he also said the petitioners enough to merit a landmark designation. place through which middle and istence and we have every intention of were willing to “negotiate.” Council’s vote is the latest develop- moving forward.” Jon Fleischaker, chair of the JCL Board ment in a story that has received Anshei Sfard had opposed the land- of Trustees, hailed the ruling as a “ma- See TEACHERS on page 31 marking all along, claiming it impeded jor victory,” noting that the historic ele- See ANSHEI SFARD on page 30

High Holy Days Section Pages 17-20 2 Community Y AUGUST 24, 2018 Y 13 ELUL 5778 THE DASHBOARD D’var Torah Snapshots Power corrupts: On fear, power, politics and abuse

By Rabbi David Ariel-Joel So what does a For Community king do all day? The king will sit The Torah portion of this week, Shof- and study Torah tim, deals with the political structure of all day from the an ideal society. It tells us, “Justice, jus- priests and Levites. tice you shall pursue.” The king must This adage ought to be the pillar of our obey the laws of the society. It establishes the political struc- Torah; the Torah ture of the ideal state, describing the role however does not of judges, law enforcement and political say that the people power. Rabbi David Ariel-Joel must obey the king. It tells us that fear is the real danger If the king follows to justice and a just society. People are all these restrictions, not bad, but terrified people tend to do he will stay in power for many years. unjust things. Basically, the king is not in control; the Fear is the real danger to a just society. laws of the Torah control the king. When we are terrified we abuse power, This portion establishes the paradigm and when we abuse power we become of what is power and politics in an ideal corrupt. state. Our portion deals with politics and po- The Torah teaches us that in order to litical power, it is the only place in the stay in power, it is necessary to restrict Torah that deals with appointing a king one’s power. Anyone who abuses power to Israel. The people of Israel did not will then lose it. have to appoint a king; only if they chose It also teaches us that in a just society, to be like the other nations, then were the leader should have as limited power they allowed to choose one. as possible. Power, we are taught, cor- Basically, the Law of the King is about rupts. restricting the power of a monarch. The The paradox of power is that when king may not have many horses (restrict- not abusing power, one gets to hold their ing his military force). The king may not power, when a leader and a society start accumulate a lot of gold and silver (re- to abuse their power, it will be lost. stricting taxes). He may not have many wives (restricting diplomacy of biblical (Rabbi David Ariel-Joel is a senior rabbi times), and he may not be a judge or a at The Temple.) priest. Contacts Got a story idea? A letter? A gripe? A Administrative Coordinator Kristy Bene- kudo? field can handle all circulation questions. Send it to Community Editor Lee Kristy can be reached at kbenefield@ Chottiner at lchottiner@jewishlouis- jewishlouisville.org or 502-238-2770. ville.org. You can also call Lee at 502- Got an item for the Community eblast? Ben Carter, the instructor for The J’s new Olympic weightlifting workshop, coaches his wife, Kat, 238-2783. Send it to weeklyupdate@jewishlou- as she lifts more than 100 pounds of weight overhead. The workshop, which meets Wednesdays, Not getting your paper? Want to sub- isville.org. runs through October 24. (Community photo by Tara Cocco) scribe? Put your subscription on hold? I’m dedicated to our Jewish community. JEWISH BEDTIME STORIES and SONGS Candles Here are the candle-lighting times for Shabbat and High Holy Days in September: Buying or selling, • September 7 @ 7:44 • September 18 @ 7:27 I’ll work just as hard • September 9 @ 7:41 • September 21 @ 7:22 • September 14 @ 7:33 • September 28 @ 7:11 for you!

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Jewish Federation OF LOUISVILLE AUGUST 24, 2018 Y 13 ELUL 5778 Y Community 5 NEWS Karen Berg: Demographics issues, gender favor Senate bid By Lee Chottiner years (and contin- Today, Berg, 56, a self-described fiscal district favor a Democrat, she said. The Community Editor ues to work part- conservative and social liberal, is run- district is one of the most affluent, best time). Still, she ning a spirited, grassroots campaign educated in the state, and she’s betting Karen Berg always saw herself going remained drawn against her Republican opponent, in- her positions will resonate with those into politics. In fact, she had it all figured to politics, and con- cumbent Ernie Harris, who has been in voters. out. cerned by the direc- the Senate since 1995. She has knocked She has lived in the district most her “I was actually a political science ma- tion that Kentucky on nearly 11,000 doors in Jefferson and life. In fact, she and her husband, Bob jor,” she said. “I was going to go to law and the country Oldham counties and shown up at pub- Brousseau, reside in the same house school, I was going to work for Legal Aid. were taking. lic rallies – including the June 30 down- where she grew up. I was going to run for office, maybe be a So last year, the town demonstration for children sepa- More than 10,500 voters turned out for judge, and hopefully change the world.” same day she re- rated from their parents at the border the recent Democratic primary, in which A three-month summer internship at Karen Berg tired from Univer- – all with the backing of a staff of family, Berg garnered 7,112 votes. Compare that Legal Aid changed all that. sity Hospital, Berg friends and volunteers. with the Republican primary, when less “At the end of that summer, the lawyers went to Jefferson If she wins, Berg, it is believed, will than 10,000 voters came to the polls, giv- that I worked with had a little goodbye County Democratic Headquarters, and be the only Jew in the Kentucky Legis- ing Harris a slim majority – 5,193 – com- party for me,” Berg recalled. “They sat announced to its executive committee lature – an assembly not known for its pared to his opponent’s 4,750 votes, and me down after the party and said, ‘Kar- that she was running for the Kentucky ethnic and religious diversity. Its last Berg thinks she’s generating more inter- en, you can do anything; don’t do this.’ Senate from the 26th District. known Jewish lawmaker, Kathy Stein, est among constituents. And they meant it. They were miserable. “I had talked to my family a long time D-Lexington, served in the House from “A lot of Ernie’s long-term constitu- They had no funding; they had no sup- before I did this,” Berg said. I said, ‘Guys, 1997 to 2008, and the Senate from 2009 ents didn’t vote for him – almost half,” port; they had piles and piles of cases on this is what I’m thinking about doing. to 2013 before leaving to become a Fay- she said. their desks that they didn’t feel they were Are you OK with it?’” ette County Family Court judge. Finally, this is a campaign season adequately equipped to address.” She also joined Emerge America, a na- Sitting in her house, sporting a big where women are running, and winning, So the Louisville native and daughter tional program that trains Democratic campaign button on her dress, sur- in eye-opening numbers, as well as cast- of the late Dr. Harold and Pearl Berg women to run for office and win. Wom- rounded by walls adorned with her fa- ing ballots. She believes her issues dove- abruptly shifted gears. She completed en must apply months ahead of the six- ther’s mosaics and her husband’s oil tail with those of other women. all her pre-med prerequisites in one year, month program. paintings, her dog Yofie barking on the Berg favors keeping public money in went to medical school and became a ra- “It’s not like people didn’t have plenty couch, Berg offered several reasons why public schools, opposing both charter diologist. of warning,” she said. “They knew this is she thinks she has a shot at winning. She happily practiced medicine for 31 what I was getting ready to do.” The changing demographics in her See KAREN BERG on page 31 THANK YOU! This High Holiday season, make a commitment that will be a sweet reminder of who you are and what is important to you. These community members* have already made a legacy commitment to Jewish Louisville. We thank them for their generosity. Won’t you join them?

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What Community Subscriptions the epitome of strength and vigor among can we do? righteous humans. It’s an iconic state- Let’s start with what we mustn’t do – 502-238-2739, [email protected] ly tied to the changing climate. ment, one that transcends modern day nothing. Men have been chopping down the Tara Cocco politics. (The symbol of an Arab country The People’s Climate Movement, a cedars since ancient times, using their Interim Marketing Director is aggrandized by Jewish liturgy.) grassroots effort to keep the health of 502-238-2750, [email protected] prized wood for palaces and temples. And yet, the cedars of Lebanon are the planet on the front burner, is plan- King Solomon procured cedar for the Bella Hodge vanishing from the earth. ning a climate march for Saturday, Sep- First Temple of Jerusalem. 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Those dying cedars will be one is to blame. This year, a Louisville rally is slated for more chilling reminder (as if we needed Thanks to The New York Times, and an 10 a.m. at Metro Hall, 527 West Jeffer- JCL SENIOR STAFF one) that the world is on its sickbed. exceptional piece of all-media journal- son St. Sara Wagner Add that to so many other dishearten- ism (text, video, photos, graphics), we To rally on Shabbat is understandably President & Chief Executive Officer ing developments on the climate front: know the cedars of Lebanon are dying, unthinkable for some. Others might in- • The United States has become the Stacy Gordon-Funk and climate change is to blame. terpret it as an act of pikuach nefesh (sav- only nation on earth to pull out of the Senior Vice President of Philanthropy According to the Times, as tempera- ing a life). In any event, it’s a chance to Paris Climate Accords. tures rise in Lebanon, the eco-zones do something. Maury Young • The polar ice caps are melting at rate where the cedars live are shrinking, re- If you cannot be at this rally, there are Vice President and Chief Financial Officer faster than even climate scientists were treating to the highest elevations until at still 365 days in a year to speak out. Use expecting. Thomas Wissinger last there will be nowhere left for them them. • Extreme weather events – wildfires, Vice President, JCC Programs & Operations to thrive. Someday in the future, a worshiper in hurricanes, flooding, the spread of arid If nothing changes, by 2100, experts a synagogue will open her siddur. She land -- are on the rise. say, the cedars will survive only at the will come to Psalm 92, as he always does. Tax deductible contributions may be sent to • And, as you have surely noticed, it’s Community, 3600 Dutchmans Lane, Louisville, KY 40205 “northern tip of the country.” Her eyes will read down to the line about hot out there and getting hotter, with last- Even there, the trees will be vulnerable the mighty cedars. As Jews, it is our task ing health and economic consequences. to insect infestation, which have already to make sure that worshipper will not be While all this is happening, our na- claimed 7 percent of the dear forest in not reading about an extinct tree. tional leaders, from both parties, have the Tannourine Cedars Forest Nature gone silent on the subject. Many of my Reserve. The infestations, which were (Lee Chottiner is editor of the Jewish Lou- colleagues having reported extensively © 2017 JEWISH COMMUNITY OF LOUISVILLE, INC. unknown there prior to 1997, are direct- isville Community.) AUGUST 24, 2018 Y 13 ELUL 5778 Y Community 7 FORUM Racial, economic equality in justice system a Jewish issue

In the Torah – Deuteronomy, chap- Mandatory sentences pose another jobs are a huge barrier to reintegration ter 16 verse 20 – it says, “Tzedek, tzedek problem. Most people in our criminal into society. Tirdof.” (Justice, justice you shall pur- justice system are there for non-violent In Louisville, we are familiar with the sue). This is one of the founding prin- drug crimes. More than half of all arrests Ban the Box legislation, a concerted ef- ciples of the Jewish faith, a mantra that JCRC Scene are drug related, a majority of which fort to try and remove questions about has guided Judaism and Western society are for personal use or simple posses- past incarceration from job applica- for thousands of years. It is a call to ac- sion. A retired federal Judge recently re- tions. Ex-felons are also denied voting tion, not just a profession of faith, and Matt Goldberg marked that aircraft hijackers, terrorists rights; 6.1 million Americans are barred it should guide us in our daily lives and and child rapists get less time in prison from voting due to a felony record, de- our public works. than someone who sells marijuana three spite having served their time. There is little disagreement that our times, because of the three strikes policy The recidivism rate in this country is criminal justice system is broken. From still in effect in some states. There were also alarming. Once released, nearly half color. One in 10 black adult males in the moment of an arrest, there is poten- approximately 19,000 people in state return to prison at some point. In other their 30’s has been incarcerated at any tial for injustice. Police brutality, while prisons for drug offenses in 1980. Today, Western countries, the rate is much low- given time. rare, has caused certain levels of distrust, that number is over 200,000. Exponen- er. Not only people of color are mistreated particularly in minority communities. tial increases are also seen in federal Make no mistake: This is a Jewish is- by the justice system. There is a separate The United States has 4 percent of the prisons. sue, and a relevant one. The justice of system for rich and poor. Because of our world’s population, but roughly 25 per- Prisons have all but abandoned reha- which the Torah teaches is for everyone, cash bail system, people who cannot af- cent of the prisoners. Our physical sites bilitation in favor of retribution. Severe and we are commanded to pursue it. We ford bail or the usurious bonds that are for incarceration are far more numerous overcrowding and pervasive violence are can advocate; we can vote, we can hold available in some states are forced to sit than any other democratic country. We problematic. The use of solitary confine- our elected leaders accountable. in jail until trial or plead guilty simply to spend more money on prisons and jails ment for long stretches of time leaves And we must do so now. avoid lengthy stays behind bars until tri- than we do on our entire education sys- long-term psychological effects on in- al. Furthermore, 60-90 percent of crimi- tem. mates, making reintegration that much (Matt Goldberg, director of the Jewish nal defendants need publicly funded While our laws are written to be color more difficult. Community Relations Council, moderat- counsel. Public defenders are horribly blind, the reality is that people of color Even after paying for their crimes, ed an August 5 panel discussion on equal- overworked, handling between 350 and are simply treated differently when jus- ex-convicts find many avenues closed ity at The J. Coverage of that program can 1,000 cases per capita each year, making tice is meted out. Sixty percent of all to them. Mandatory disclosures of all be found on page 15.) these attorneys, for the most part, less prisoners in this country are people of criminal convictions when applying for effective advocates for their clients.

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One of the months is Elul, a time of Sara’s View for ways throughout the month to listen At the beginning of Elul, the Zohar reflection that began on August 12 and for the wake-up call and reflect on how teaches, we are achor el achor (back to leads up to Rosh Hashanah – the Jewish we spent the past year. It could include back); by its end, we are panim el panim New Year. Sara Klein time with our children or spouse, cel- (face to face). What a gift it is to recog- Elul is unique for a variety of reasons. Wagner ebrations, caring for aging parents, vol- nize that we cannot improve or build I like that it includes a built-in reminder unteering or learning a new skill. stronger relationships when we turn our that the High Holy Days are approach- During Elul, there are key questions backs to one another. Let’s all embrace ing. Wake up calls come in many differ- we can ask ourselves: How might we use this new year of 5779, and this month, shofar, which can be a horn from a ram ent forms, from blaring alarm clocks to our time differently in the coming year? as a time to be willing to turn around to- or any kosher animal, is traditionally gentle music, with multiple opportuni- How do we ensure that those around us wards each other and make changes. blown as a call for repentance. Imagine ties to hit the snooze button, and we can how important they truly are? Shanah Tovah. if we all used this Hebrew month for choose our own interpretation. Since my days in Sunday school and both personal and communal reflection Elul is the connection between where youth group, I have always liked this (Sara Wagner is president and CEO of the and forgiveness. we currently stand and the year to come, time of year. I embraced apologizing to Jewish Community of Louisville.) On an individual level, the world we so it is a fitting tradition to hear the those I had let down or treated unfairly live in is moving so fast, with multiple shofar blast each morning of Elul. The in the past year. This is what Elul is all New Chabad program targets unaffiliated, fulfills goal of study By Lee Chottiner will be paired with an enjoyable activity Friday night, Saturday morning, Satur- fied by the Chabad study. The other three Community Editor meant to attract Jews who are not neces- day night and Sunday morning. were: sarily affiliated or synagogues goers. Participants can pick and choose, Lit- • Lexington is underserved. (Chabad Chabad of Kentucky has launched a Those activities could include biking, vin said. of the Bluegrass has since opened.) new program designed to enhance the yoga, bowling, and cross training for the “The point is to enable people to con- • The Louisville Jewish Day School Jewish experience regardless of affilia- sports-minded, and lectures and dining nect with G-d while Celebrating with should be relocated. (It has since been tion. to suit others. Each month there will Friends and having fun doing both.” moved from Downtown to Dupont Cir- Celebrate with Friends is the fourth more four distinct programs for people Chabad is working with the Jewish cle.) and final step of a program to increase to consider. Heritage Fund for Excellence to support • The Eastern Suburbs are under- Jewish activity, which came out of a “We left room to custom tailor events the project, but it also plans to do its served. (Chabad Chai Center opened this study Chabad commissioned two years to the needs of the people coming,” said own fundraising. past May in Prospect.) ago. Rabbi Avrohom Litvin, regional director He said Chabad can “tailor” a program “This is an opportunity for the com- In this latest step, 64 programs will be of Chabad of Kentucky. to suit participants. “The idea is to keep munity to do what they enjoy most with scheduled between now and December The first four activities will be cen- it safe and keep it enjoyable – no judg- friends and family,” Litvin said of the 2019, each containing a Jewish compo- tered around the High Holy Days, Litvin ments.” new program, “within a Jewish experi- nent, such as lighting Shabbat candles, said. After that, the program will offer Litvin said the Celebrate with Friends ence.” prayer, meditation or tradition, but they four activities per month: one each for program addresses the final need identi- AUGUST 24, 2018 Y 13 ELUL 5778 Y Community 9 FORUM New Year reflections: What would you change if you could?

Rabbi Nadia Siritsky therapy as well, to take a spiritual inventory and do the dif- my own prayers for a new year filled For Community help with difficult ficult, messy and sacred work of making with healing and forgiveness for us all: decisions. amends. With the New Year about to begin, it For example, Working in a hospital, I am frequently You, My Eternal Friend, is a time for reflection: What did we do think about what called to the bedside of one who is dying. Witness that I forgive anyone that left us feeling proud? What are we you did yesterday. I bear witness to the regrets that family who hurt or upset me or offended me - prepared to leave behind? What parts of If you knew that members are afraid to voice and the un- damaging my body, my property, us need forgiveness and healing? What yesterday was the resolved feelings that are too painful to my reputation or people that I love; new dreams, hopes and commitments last day of your life, bring up, yet are too painful to let die. My whether by accident or willfully, are we prepared to make, so that this what would you role is to encourage them to have those carelessly or purposely, coming year will be filled with blessings? have wanted to do difficult conversations; they will become with words, deeds, thought, or attitudes; It is a time to take inventory. Espe- differently? How the raw material of later healing. in this lifetime or another incarnation – cially as we approach Yom Kippur, we Rabbi Nadia would you have In Judaism, there is a prayer that one I forgive every person, contemplate the meaning of this season Siritsky spent your time? is supposed to recite upon one’s death- May no one be punished because of me. of repentance, atonement, prayer and Would you have bed: Vidui, which means, confession. Help me, Eternal Friend, tzedakah (charitable giving to ensure spent more of it with your loved ones? The rabbis teach that we are not sup- to keep from offending You and others. justice), culminating in a day of fasting. Would you have told them you love posed to wait until our final moments Help me to be thoughtful The rabbis taught that one is com- them? Would you have forgiven some- to recite it. Recognizing that any of us and not commit outrage, manded to fast (along with other rituals, one or asked for their forgiveness? could die at any moment, a modified ver- by doing what is evil in Your eyes. such as wearing a white kittel, which is If we lived every day as if it were our sion is included in our daily prayers, to Whatever sins I have committed, traditionally worn when one dies and is last, there would be little preparation to be recited three times a day. A more ex- blot out please, in Your abundant buried), to be reminded of the fragility of do as we approach the High Holy Days. panded reflection is associated with the kindness the body and to approach the sensation For most of us, though, we have al- recital of the Shema before sleep, and a and spare me suffering or harmful of feeling faint and near death. lowed our humanity and egos to get the more comprehensive prayer is recited on illnesses. From such an experience, worshippers best of us. It can be difficult to think of Yom Kippur. Hear the words of my mouth and are encouraged to move outside of the approaching those whom we have hurt With all of these required prayers to may the meditations of my heart ego’s defense mechanisms and recog- – intentionally or unintentionally – and be recited, how many of us can truly say find acceptance before You, Eternal nize the importance of those values one asking for their forgiveness. The truth is, the words authentically? There are many Friend is tempted to cast aside during the rest we may not want to know about the un- variants of this prayer for forgiveness. In Who protects and frees me. Amen. of the year. As the Talmud teaches, live intentional hurts, let alone make them anticipation of the High Holy Days, I every day as if it were the last day – a right. share the following translation by Rabbi (Rabbi Nadia Siritsky is vice president of technique that is often used in psycho- But this is what we are asked to do, to Zalman Schachter-Shalomi, along with mission at KentuckyOne Health.) 2018/19 SEASON TICKETS ON SALE NOW

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ADVERTISE IN COMMUNITY: jewishlouisville.org/community | 502-418-5845 10 Community Y AUGUST 24, 2018 Y 13 ELUL 5778 ARTS Mosaic marvel Jewish Louisville artist captures Israel’s 70th birthday in tiles By Lisa Hornung with great excitement, I launched into For Community it.” She was profiled on WHAS 11 on Au- While The J celebrated Israel’s birth- gust 1 as she worked on the project. day at the August 19 Israel Experience “I just love the idea of creating a cohe- festival, a mosaic in honor of the mile- sive image out of fragments and making stone birthday was unveiled. it look like something that’s recogniz- The six-by-four-foot mural, not includ- able and has meaning to it,” Klein told ing the edge, which contains about 25 the station. “Israel was created from the square feet of glass tile, will soon hang fragments of war and conflict, and it’s in the lobby of The J, where its artist, Dr. now a vibrant and bustling community Lisa Klein, spent several weeks creating and country.” the work of art and answering questions Fittingly, Klein attributes her origins from curious passers-by. as a mosaic artist to a trip to Israel. “Lisa spent the past few months liter- She and her husband, Robert M. ally greeting members, guests, campers Klein, co-chairs of the Jewish Federa- and their families almost daily as she tion’s Partnership2Gether in Louisville, created a beautiful mosaic to share with visited Israel in January 2017. There, the community for years to come,” said they met up with a photographer friend, Sara Klein Wagner, president and CEO Jochanan Kishon, and hiked in Tzippori of the Jewish Community of Louisville. National Park, where they saw ancient “Campers stopped by her table (at the Is- mosaics. rael Experience) to find where they had Later, at a Shabbat dinner at Kishon’s helped put their tiles in.” home, he told Klein, “‘Do you realize In fact, Klein drew her inspiration for how your face lights up when you see the mural from the logo for the 70th an- these [mosaics]? You should learn how niversary celebration. to do it. Find someone in Louisville to “I tried to incorporate a lot of color teach you.’” into the project,” she said, “not just col- That’s just what Lisa Klein did. or, but sparkly color, and then the incor- Throughout most of her life, her ar- poration of the mirrors (mirrored tiles), tistic side has been in music. She has which enables people to see themselves played piano since childhood, and she’s in it as the celebrants.” been playing harp for the past 13 years. A pediatric cardiologist, Klein has She has had some vocal training, too. been on sabbatical from her profession Her next big artistic endeavor, she hopes, to discover her muse. She has only been Dr. Lisa Klein, seen here with the mosaic mural she created for Israel’s 70th anniversary, spent is to land a part in a CenterStage play. making mosaics since spring 2017, but months in the lobby of The J working on the project, using enough glass tiles to fill 25 square “I’m really pushing the envelope, get- her natural talent and love for the genre feet of space. (Photo provided) ting outside my comfort zone,” Klein shine through her work. said. “This project was actually outside Lenae Price, philanthropy and out- my comfort zone, but I’m really glad I Klein said. When the opportunity came birthday, Price approached her. reach director, noticed Klein’s mosa- did it because I learned so much from to make a mosaic celebrating Israel’s “I agreed to do it,” Klein said, “and ics and encouraged her to make more, it.”

The Parting Gift a story of obsession, devotion and betrayal By Ranen Omer-Sherman Now, in The Parting Gift, Fallenberg brutal unraveling. We meet this young For Community delivers an intense tale of psychological man as he prepares to take leave of an suspense, narrated by a complex pro- old college friend, Adam, and his girl- In his first two novels (Light Fell and tagonist whose shrewd intelligence and friend, Beth, who have been hosting him When We Danced on Water), American- warm charisma lethally combine with a in the aftermath of the narrator’s abrupt born Israeli writer Evan Fallenberg severe personality disorder. return from a sojourn in Israel. created highly sympathetic characters Told in epistolary form by its unnamed As he narrates his story, we are swept grappling with terrible losses and inner narrator, the story takes us from the ear- along by his genial voice and adventur- turmoil. ly days of a passionate love affair to its ous nature, beginning the day he aban- dons his friends in Israel on their out- ing to visit a spice farm that has become all the rage among Israeli foodies. One glimpse of its owner, Uzi, a salt-of-the- earth bear of a man, and he is smitten villainy (imagine Iago in a rural Israeli with desire. village). After rapidly seducing Uzi and prov- Ultimately, the amoral narrator de- ing himself an able worker, the narrator livers more than a powerful portrait of learns the business so well that soon he obsession, offering colorful renderings has elevated Uzi to true culinary guru of both rural and urban Israel, Jews and status. He also ingratiates himself deep- Arabs, parents and children. All of which ly into the lives of Uzi’s former wife and is narrated in richly sensual language, mmeellttoonn children. He learns their intimate secrets whether in the heady flavors and piquant and weaknesses and those of Uzi’s most aromas of Uzi’s herbs and spices, or siz- trusted Palestinian employees. It isn’t zling scenes of eroticism. This psycho- long before he convinces himself that he logically resonant heartbreak of a novel is the true “mainstay of this family and will linger long in the reader’s imagina- this business.” tion. All seems absolutely harmonious on the prosperous coastal farm until one (Ranen Omer-Sherman is the JHFE-en- day it isn’t. As if unable to believe that dowed chair of Judaic studies at the Uni- Uzi could truly be as devoted to him as versity of Louisville.) he deserves, he sleuths obsessively for signs of betrayal and finds it everywhere. Book Review Here, the plotting gets especially tricky The Parting Gift by Evan Fallenberg, and yet the author pulls it off, brilliantly Other Press, 2018, hardcover. 256 pp. capturing his unreliable narrator’s grow- $19.95 ing paranoia, the consequences of which come to whet your appetite stay to feed your soul grow to the heights of Shakespearean Mozart’s Magnificent Music THE MAGIC FLUTE SEPT. 21 & 23, 2018

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As the High Holy Days approach, we look back at the past year and evaluate our behavior. Have we treated others fairly? Have we stepped up to do our share? Have we done enough to help those in need in our own community? The reality is there are many people in Louisville today who can’t tell you where their next meal is coming from. The city has food deserts where fresh foods and good nutrition are not readily available and food insecurity is a significant prob- lem. Many of us support the Jewish Family & Career Services Food Pantry and the Meyer Food Pantry Fund as was evident with the great turnout for Pancakes 4 the Pantry earlier this month. But there is more that can be done. The 40th Anniversary Community Hunger Walk is Sunday, September 23, starting at Harbor Lawn in Waterfront Park. Registration and the Family Fun Rabbis Michael Wolk and Stan Miles at the 2014 Hunger Walk in Louisville. This year’s walk will be held Sunday. September 23, at Harbor Lawn in Fest open at noon, the opening ceremo- the Waterfront. (Photo provided) ny will be at 2 p.m. and the two-mile ganization’s founders. larger donations are always welcome. time for Sukkot. Help the Jewish com- walk will begin at 2:15. The event will The first community Hunger Walk was Please join us for this 2-mile walk munity maintain its record as one of the conclude at 4 p.m., just in time for the held in 1978 to raise money for Dare to around the Great Lawn. We’ll head down most generous supporters of the annual festival of Sukkot – the celebration of the Care thus enabling the organization to Witherspoon Street to River Road. As we Hunger Walk. fall harvest. feed more people. Today, Dare to Care approach the Big Four Bridge, we’ll turn Dare to Care was established after feeds 134,000 each year. toward the river and head back past the (Shiela Steinman Wallace is the 2018 9-year-old Bobby Ellis died of starvation Register today for the Jewish Louis- Lincoln statue to the Harbor Lawn. Hunger Walk Chair for the Jewish Com- in Louisville’s Russell neighborhood on ville team at thehungerwalk.org. The If you can’t do the walk itself, you can munity Relations Council.) Thanksgiving Day 1969. Rabbi Herbert suggested minimum donation is $25 for still be part of the team and help fulfill Waller of The Temple was one of the or- adults and $15 for children, although the mitzvah of feeding the hungry just in AUGUST 24, 2018 Y 13 ELUL 5778 Y Community 13 NEWS Sans blindfold, Gia Blum is discovering Israel – and herself By Lee Chottiner “My family was very, very secular,” year in Israel before starting college, she Community Editor Blum said. “I didn’t go to day school became jealous. She wanted that gap or anything like that. I went to a public year, too. As her friends prepared to blindfold school and I was the only Jewish kid in “At that point, I was already commit- her for the walk through Jerusalem’s my class – every year. So I really didn’t ted to college,” Blum said. “No one, in- Old City, ending at the Western Wall, Gia have much exposure at all to the Jewish cluding me, expected this to happen.” Blum made a life-changing decision. community.” That led to the night in the Old City The 18-year-old Atherton High School All that changed when Blum worked when, by March of the Living tradition, senior pulled out her cell phone and text- as a counselor at Camp J. Last year, first-time visitors to the Kotel are blind- ed her mother back in Louisville, telling then-Teen Director Kari Semel asked folded, so they can feel the full emo- her that she didn’t want to go to college her if she would like to take a free teen tional experience once the bandanna is right away. She wanted take a gap year trip to the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Mu- removed. in Israel. seum in Washington, which fell through Blum’s mother, Lisa, felt taken aback “I just figured I had more courage than when it became apparent there were by her daughter’s text. I was ever going to have,” Blum recalled, more teens than tickets. “But I was also touched by her emo- “and I realized if I didn’t do it right then, So Semel promised her she would be tion,” she said, “and how much the ex- I’d never do it.” first on the list for this year’s trip. Only perience had affected her. It kind of gave All during the walk, Blum was ner- this year’s trip wasn’t to Washington, me chills, but in a good way. We always vous, wondering how her parents, Jeff but to Poland with March of the Living, wanted her to be happy, and it seemed and Lisa, would take the news, but her an annual gathering of Jewish teens at like this was making her so happy.” nerves subsided when the throng of the sites of the Holocaust followed by a Young Judea is a self-described Zionist teens, all participants in the March of week in Israel. youth “movement” that brings together the Living, reached the Kotel, where her Poland, Blum explained, taught her thousands of Jews, from all backgrounds, friends removed the blindfold. a sobering new perspective for her own in summer camps and year-round pro- “I saw everyone there crying and being life. grams in the United States and Israel, with each other,” she said. “It felt like … “For kids my age during the Holo- empowering future Jewish leaders. you know.” caust, college wasn’t on their minds at With one trip to Israel done and an- Blum, who just graduated from Ather- all,” she said. “They were going through other about to begin, “Blum said she can ton, will return to Israel on September things so much bigger. They were losing “absolutely” see herself as an advocate 2 for an eight-month Young Judea pro- family members, losing their own lives, for Israel programs to young people as gram for gap year high school graduates. struggling to be alive. It really just made life-changing experiences. She will spend half her time in Jerusa- me see there are so much more impor- Without March of the Living, she said, lem studying Hebrew and Jewish sub- tant things in life than going straight to Gia Blum at the Western Wall (photo provided) “I would still be sitting at home, com- jects, and the other half in Tel Aviv, do- college and doing everything society tells pletely oblivious [to Israel]. I think all it ing community service work, most likely For a young woman who grew up as you to do.” takes to get someone interested is more with Mogen David Adom – Israel’s ver- a completely secular Jew, it will be life So when she heard some of her friends knowledge, more experience.” sion of the Red Cross. changing, indeed. from the March talk about taking a gap

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AUGUST 24, 2018 Y 13 ELUL 5778 Y Community 15 The J Inside Camp J concludes another exciting summer centerpiece PG. 16 J Performance Zone makes debut for crossfit training buffs By Lee Chottiner gym is an Astroturf carpet upon which Community Editor gym rats can push something called the “prowler” – a weighted obstacle, much For some gym rats, workouts have less like a blocking sled in football camps. to do with Stairmasters, NordicTracs In fact, Vamvas explained that many of and weight machines, and more to do the exercises at the J Performance have with medicine balls, box jumps and a their roots in football or military train- contraption called Jacob’s Ladder. ing. “If you played football, he said, “this These are some of the instruments isn’t new.” used in crossfit, a mode of exercise that The only other apparatus, Jacob’s Lad- deemphasizes workout machines that der, is an angled, elevated climbing de- has been growing in popularity over vice with wooden pinwheels. The user the last 15 years. They can be found in wears a belt with a taut line as he (or the new J Performance station, which she) climbs continuously up the pin- opened last week in the lower gym. wheels. Unlike the other apparatuses, Really, it’s the trend where gyms are Jacob’s Ladder does use electricity, but going,” Fitness Director Matt Vamvas only to run a screen to measure the us- said of crossfit. “Running, lunges, jump- er’s performance. ing … it’s less about machines.” Demo classes will be offered this fall Crossfit exercising was already hap- in which the fitness staff will show mem- pening at The J, Vamvas said. J Perfor- bers how best to use J Performance. For mance merely centralizes them in one first time users, Vamvas recommends a location for a total experience. trainer, or at least a spotter, for some of “For people into crossfit, we want the equipment. them to have this option,” he said. “There are so many things to do [on J Much of the crossfit equipment can be Performance], it can be overwhelming,” found on a modular apparatus called the he said, “but we’re here to help people “X-lab.” Bolted to the gym floor, it holds and give a better workout. medicine balls (and an elevated tar- And he noted that weight machines get against which to hurl them), battle are not going away for those who prefer ropes, pedal bells, pretty much anything them. Crossfit buffs simply have more that doesn’t require an electric current to options. get a workout. “Now we have more toys to play with,” The X-lab isn’t the only apparatus. Fitness Director Matt Vamvas and J member Lauren McCombs work out with the battle ropes at he quipped. Spread 60 feet along the side of the the new J Performance Zone fitness station inthe lower gym. (Community photo by Tara Cocco)

Civic leaders panel addresses equality after Hairspray finale By Elizabeth Gerber Kentucky being excluded from our po- For Community litical process.” Parrish-Wright lamented how many CenterStage wrapped up its perfor- women find themselves behind bars mance run of Hairspray, a musical that “A lot of women we deal with are usu- deals with racial equality, on Sunday, Au- ally in jail for defending themselves in gust 5, with a panel discussion on racial domestic situations,” she said. equality in Louisville and nationwide. Many of those arrested end up in jail- The final performance wasa followed simply because they can’t afford bail. by a one-hour discussion of race issues That leads to greater punishment for by a four-member panel – Frank Good- poorer people, largely African-Ameri- loe, CenterStage production manager; cans, while their cases are pending Shelton McElroy, national deputy di- The Bail Project fights mass incar- rector of operations for the Bail Proj- ceration by paying bail for low-income ect and a Street Academy instructor for Americans. the Louisville Urban League; Shameka “It’s not perfect; you will have repeat Parrish-Wright, bail disrupter and client offenders, you will have recidivism,” Par- advocate for The Bail Project; and Corey rish-Wright said, “but poverty shouldn’t Shapiro, legal director for the ACLU of be a crime.” Kentucky. The panelists offered ideas such as of Set in Baltimore during the 1960s, eliminating mandatory minimum sen- Hairspray is about a teenage girl who tences, shifting resources to commu- wants to dance on a local TV show, Shelton McElroy (right) makes a point during an August 5 panel discussion on the subject at nity-based prevention and treatment which is racially segregated. CenterStage. (Community photo by Tara Cocco) facilities, examining and addressing Moderated by JCRC Director Matt the policies that contribute to racial in- Goldberg, the panel discussed arts and diversity; Overall, African-Americans are more equality at every level of the justice sys- equality while exploring ways the com- • Boycotting companies that profit likely than white Americans to be arrest- tem, and removing barriers that make it munity can help make Louisville a more from the private prison industrial com- ed; once arrested, they are more likely to harder for individuals with criminal re- equal and inclusive place for all its resi- plex. be convicted; and once convicted, they cords to turn their lives around. dents. are more likely to face stiff sentences. The panel discussion was not the first Throughout the discussion, the pan- The disparity in the incarceration Black men specifically are six times CenterStage has held, and according elists helped the audience brainstorm rates for blacks and whites became a sig- as likely to be incarcerated as a white or to Anne Ensign-Urteaga, its operations ways in which they can lead by example nificant topic of discussion. According to Hispanic man. manager, it probably won’t be the last. in their community: McElroy, the United States is the world The incarceration rate for African- “If can find relevant speakers, have leader in incarceration rates, with 2.2 Americans has led to voter disenfran- meaningful conversations that the au- • Donating to organizations working million people in prisons and jails across chisement, according to Shapiro. dience wants to be involved with,” she for racial justice and equality; the country. People of color make up 67 “Kentucky is one of three states that said, “then I will continue to do it.” • Supporting local empowerment ini- percent of the U.S. prison population has a lifetime ban on felons voting,” he tiatives; while composing just 37 percent of the said, “and that has resulted in 26 percent (Community Editor Lee Chottiner con- • Support companies that prioritize population. of all African-Americans in the state of tributed to this story.) 16 Community Y AUGUST 24, 2018 Y 13 ELUL 5778 CENTERPIECE Camp concludes SENIOR CALENDAR From field trips to GaGa pits, (Unless otherwise noted, all programs begin Tuesdays at 12:45 p.m.) Camp J had something for all AUGUST 28 & Maintain) will meet in the dance studio. Singer, songwriter and guitarist Tyrone Cotton The class helps with balance, coordination By Mary-Kate Smith will return to perform blues, folk and rock and stability. For Community music. Refreshments will be served after the As Camp J wrapped up its 2018 season program. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 A perfromer fro 30 years, Cotton writes music the week of August 10, the staff reflect- ed on the awesome adventures over the that blends soul, folk, blues, jazz and rock. 11 A.M. summer. He has toured the United States and Japan A new class, called Crochet Club, will hold its “It was a super summer of the super- and is currently working on a new album. first meeting in the Senior Adult Lounge. The class is for all skill levels. Marilyn Mattingly heroes,” Camp Director Mindye Mannel and Natalie Kusyo will be the instructors. said. Looking back, she noted that many SEPTEMBER 4 Those with crochet needles and yarn are things came together to make summer Senior retirees meeting. Bruce Gadansky, asked to bring them. Crochet items may be 2018 both fun and successful. chief operating officer from the Better donated to a local charity. “We had lots of new campers, extend- Business Bureau, will speak on scams and ed enrollment, higher registration than in the past and a lot of enthusiasm from GaGa was one of many popular activities financial exploitation. Refreshments will be at this summer’s Camp J. (William Beasley served after the program. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 1 our campers and our staff,” Mannel said. Day trip to Churchill Downs. The group will Cameron Tabler, the young leaders’ su- photo) leave The J at 11 a.m. A buffet lunch will be pervisor, gushed enthusiasm about the would like cheer and make signs and FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 held, and races can be watched from the things his campers learned and achieved stuff,” McCarthy said. NOON four-tier balcony overlooking the finish line. over the summer. The Young Leaders, Trek Supervisor Connor Finke said Annual Sukkot luncheon in the sukkah. Rabbi Cost – $32 for members, $38 for nonmem- rising seventh through ninth grade tradi- muddy gaga and water balloon fights Hillel Smulowitz will be the guest speaker. bers – includes lunch, admission, reserved tional campers, focused largely on com- were a favorite among the rising fourth Reservations should be made by Friday, seat, racing form and transportation. Space munity service. through sixth grade traditional campers. September 21. is limited. RSVP by Friday, September 14. “We did a lot of really good things,” While Harris said Spotlight and dance Tabler said. “Last week we went to the performances were her favorite part of Humane Society. We made toys through- the summer. TUESDAYS AND THURSDAYS out the week. And then we donated a “I enjoyed seeing the kids run all the bunch of dog and cat toys to the Humane way up and do their dances and their 11 A.M. Society, so that was really awesome.” Boomer Wall exercise class (renamed: Regain performances and just get smiles on Other supervisory staff also expressed their faces from other campers just excitement about watching their camp- watching them,” Harris said. ers grow and learn throughout the sum- As camp came to a close, the fun did mer. not slow down. During the final week of Keff First through Third Grade Super- the summer, campers enjoyed visits from visor Rachel Harris, Keff Kindergarten the Tzofim Friendship Caravan – Israeli through First Grade Supervisor Daniel scouts who travel the country giving per- McCarthy and Yachad Coordinator Mary formances at Jewish communities large Potts all said they were proud watching and small – and the portable planetari- as Yachad campers became more inde- um. Field trips also found a place in the FAMILY YOGA pendent throughout the summer. final week of camp. “Yachad was also all-inclusive this Keff experienced a time travel scav- year,” McCarthy said. “The campers enger hunt at the Frasier Museum and stayed with the group the whole time, made time machines out of recycled which was awesome.” materials, while Trek explored the Park- The frequent rain did not keep Camp lands at Floyd’s Fork and enjoyed Mr. J from carrying on with fun activities. Gatti’s pizza. Join us on the first Sunday of During rainy weather the camp staff On the last day of the summer, camp- played indoor staff games like basket- ers and staff celebrated with a camp each month for Family Yoga! ball, soccer, and field hockey. slide show and Popsicle party, a super “All the kids would watch, and they ending for a super summer.

1:30 p.m. at The J Aerobics Studio. Going for the gold Free for all ages.

Six teenage athletes from Louisville competed in the 37th Maccabi Games from August 5 to 10 in Long Beach California. Three won gold medals: Ben Kaplin (baseball), Alex Schwartz (recreational tennis), and Adam Lapinski (basketball). Jackson Segal played lacrosse; Ethan Tuvlin, basketball; and Ryan Catapano, recreational tennis. More than, 2,500 teens from across the globe took part in the five-day athletic competition and artsfest. The Louisville team also performed community service with JCC Cares. (Photo provided by Matt Vamvas) AUGUST 24, 2018 Y 13 ELUL 5778 Y Community 17 High Holy Days Section Five new things to do – and enjoy – for the New Year

Apple picking cards. It’s traditional to eat apples and hon- ey on Rosh Hashanah to symbolize a Challah baking sweet new year. Rather than just picking On Rosh Hashanah, it’s traditional up apples at the grocery store, take the to make a round challah instead of the kids to the nearest pick-your-own apple normal braided shape eaten throughout orchard and let them see where apples the rest of the year. Why round? Because really come from. When you bring home the year is a circle. If you’ve never made bushels of apples, find some recipes for a challah before, it’s like many other bread new take on Rosh Hashanah’s tradition- recipes – you get to punch and knead al apples and honey. Or use a few apples the dough. That’s a great way to get out to make apple-print tablecloths or apple- all of your frustrations before the new print placemats for your Rosh Hashanah year begins! And kids love playing with dinner. Even better, turn an apple into a dough, too – try breaking off a little bit honey bowl. Before you know it, apple and letting them make their own challah picking and apple crafting will become shapes. an annual tradition – complete with many a great photo op! Nature walk Fall is a great time to be outdoors and Honey tasting appreciate the beauty of nature. Take As it turns out, there are lots of differ- advantage of the (hoped-for) temperate ent kinds of honey out there. Because Apples are traditionally dipped in honey on Rosh Hashanah to symbolize a sweet year. To weather and head to the nearest forest, bees suck nectar from all types of flow- enhance the custom, some people actually go apple picking at their local farms at this season reservation or park. Walk slowly with ers, the honey can have a very different and try new apple-based recipes. (Photo provided) your kids, picking out animals, insects, taste. Assemble your family for a taste flowers, plants and trees. Have your kids test. Go to the local farmer’s market and your favorites, you can put them out at ventures, their new teacher at school find their favorite rocks, plants, trees, buy two or three kinds of honey. (Not your Rosh Hashanah table. (Check with -- or even your trip to go apple picking. flowers or insects along the way. Talk to only are you supporting local agriculture, your pediatrician, but generally honey is We love making apple-print New Year’s them about the cycle of the year and the but you’re also showing your kids where not recommended for children under the cards – just cut or fold construction pa- seasons. It’ll keep them engaged and help food comes from.) At home, arrange age of 1.) per to the size of your choice and follow your simple walk feel like an adventure. a smorgasbord of foods to dip into the these steps (https://www.kveller.com/ar- various kinds of honey—challah, apples, New Year’s cards ticle/apple-print-blessings-placemat/) to (Compiled by Amy Deutsch, a Jewish edu- pretzels, bananas, etc. Which honey goes Rosh Hashanah is a great time to do apple prints. Your friends and family cator and a mom.) best with which foods? When you find send cards to friends and family. Your will love the personalized touch that the kids can write about their summer ad- homemade apple prints bring to their

Must-know words and phrases for the High Holy Days

By My Jewish Learning Staff nounced l’shah-NAH toe-VAH ooh-meh- SHOH-far (rhymes with “so far”), the Tishrei — Pronounced TISH-ray. The too-KAH. A Hebrew greeting for the ram’s horn that is sounded during the first month in the Hebrew calendar, dur- (MJL via JTA) – Here are some impor- High Holy Day season, this means “For a month of Elul, on Rosh Hashanah and at ing which Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur tant Hebrew words and terms you may good and sweet year.” the end of Yom Kippur. It is mentioned and Sukkot all occur. encounter over the High Holiday season. often in the Bible in reference to its cere- Machzor — Pronounced MAHKH- monial use in the Temple and to its func- Unetaneh Tokef — Pronounced ooh- Akedah — Pronounced ah-keh-DAH. zohr. Literally “cycle,” the machzor is the tion as a signal horn of war. nuh-TAH-neh TOH-keff. Literally “we Literally “binding,” the Akedah refers to special prayer book for the High Holi- shall ascribe,” a religious poem recited the biblical story of the binding of Isaac, days containing all the special liturgy. Tashlich — Pronounced TAHSH-likh, during the Musaf (additional service ) which is traditionally read on the second literally “cast away,” Tashlich is a cere- Amidah that is meant to strike fear in us. day of Rosh Hashanah. Selichot — Pronounced slee-KHOTE. mony observed on the afternoon of the Literally “forgivenesses,” selichot are first day of Rosh Hashanah in which sins Yamim Noraim — Pronounced yah- Chag sameach — Pronounced KHAG prayers for forgiveness. Selichot re- are symbolically cast away into a natural MEEM nohr-ah-EEM, thgis term means sah-MAY-akh. Literally “happy holiday,” fers to two related types of penitential body of water. The term and custom are “Days of Awe,” referring to the High this is a common greeting on Rosh Ha- prayers: the prayers that customarily are derived from a verse in the Book of Mi- Holy Days season. Sometimes it is used shanah and other Jewish holidays. recited daily at morning services during cah (7:19). torefer to the 10 days from Rosh Hasha- the month of Elul, as well as the name nah through Yom Kippur, which are also Elul — Pronounced el-OOL (oo as in of the service late at night on the Satur- Teshuvah — Pronounced tih-SHOO- known as the Aseret Yimei Teshuvah, or food). The final month of the Jewish cal- day preceding Rosh Hashanah consist- vuh. Literally “return,” teshuvah is often the 10 Days of Repentance. endar, it is designated as a time of reflec- ing of a longer series of these penitential translated as “repentance.” It is one of tion, introspection and repentance. prayers. the central themes and spiritual compo- Yom tov — Pronounced YOHM TOHV nents of the High Holy Days. or YON-tiff, this is a general term for the Het (also chet) — Pronounced KHET Shofar — Pronounced shoh-FAR or major Jewish festivals. (short e). Sin, or wrongdoing.

L’shana tovah u’metukah — Pro-

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Adath Jeshurun Monday, Sept. 24 Sukkot, first day p.m., Tashlich Tue., Sept. 11, Rosh Hashanah, 2401 Woodbourne Ave., 502-451-5359 9:30 a.m. Shacharit 7:15 p.m., Mincha followed by Maariv second day Sun., Sept. 9, Erev Rosh Hashanah 5:45 p.m. Mincha (light candles after 8:38 p.m.) 9:30 a.m., Shacharit 5 p.m., New Year’s Party Tuesday, Sept. 25, Sukkot, second Tue., Sept. 11, Day Rosh Hashanah, 11 a.m., Children’s program 5:45 p.m., traditional service day second day 12:15 p.m., Shofar blowing, Musaf Mon., Sept. 10, Rosh Hashanah, 9:30 a.m., Shacharit 8:30 a.m., morning services 7:45 p.m., Mincha, Meditation and first day 5:45 p.m., Mincha Around 11 a.m., rabbi’s sermon fol- Maariv 9 a.m., traditional service Monday, Oct. 1, Shmini Atzeret lowed by shofar Wed., Sept. 12, 9:30 a.m., intergenerational family 9:30 a.m. Shacharit & Yizkor Service 7:15 p.m., Mincha, followed by Maariv Deadline for Ordering lulav and etrog service (Slosberg Event Center) 5:45 p.m. Mincha, followed by Ma’ariv Yom Tov ends at 8:36 p.m. Tue., Sept. 18, Erev Yom Kippur/ Tashlich following both services without Hakkafot Wed., Sept. 12, Fast of Gedaliyah 3:15 p.m., Mincha Tue., Sept. 11, Rosh Hashanah, 7 p.m. Simchat Torah Hakkafot 6:02 a.m., fast begins 7:30 p.m., Kol Nidre and Maariv second day Tuesday, Oct. 2, Simchat Torah 8:35 p.m., fast ends Wed., Sept. 19, Yom Kippur 9 a.m., traditional service 9:30 a.m., Shacharit at KI Sat., Sept. 15, Shabbat Shuva 10 a.m., Shacharit services 10:30 a.m., family service (Yarmuth 5:45 p.m., Mincha at AJ 9 a.m., morning services 11 a.m., Children’s program Family Chapel) 7:20 p.m., Mincha 12 p.m., Yizkor Tues., Sept. 18, Erev Yom Kippur/ 8:30 p.m., Shabbat ends 6 p.m., Mincha Kol Nidre Anshei Sfard Tue., Sept. 18, Erev Yom Kippur 7:15 p.m., Neilah, followed by Shofar 7 p.m., traditional service 3700 Dutchmans Lane, 502-451-3122, x0 7 a.m., Shacharit and Maariv 7 p.m., intergenerational family Sat., Sept. 1, Selichot 7:27 p.m., candle lighting 8:30 p.m., Break the fast service, (Yarmuth Family Chapel) 11:30 p.m., refreshments 7:15 Kol Nidrei followed by Rabbi’s Sun., Sept. 23, Erev Sukkot, Wed., Sept. 19, Yom Kippur Midnight, Selichot Sermon and Maariv 7:15 p.m., Mincha, Maariv 9 a.m., traditional service Sun., Sept. 9, Erev Rosh Hashanah Wed., Sept. 19, Yom Kippur Mon., Sept. 24, Sukkot, first day 9:30 a.m., intergenerational family 7:42 p.m., candle lighting 9 a.m., Shacharit 10 a.m., Shachrit service, (Slosberg Event Center) 7:45 p.m., Mincha, evening services to Noon, rabbi’s sermon followed by Yiz- 11 a.m., Children’s program 2 p.m., Rap & Reflect follow kor and Mussaf Mincha 1 p.m., Kiddush in the sukkah 6 p.m., Ask the Rabbis Mon., Sept. 10, Rosh Hashanah, 7 p.m., Neilah 7:20 p.m., Mincha, meditation and 6:20 p.m., Mincha first day 8:23 p.m., fast ends Maariv 7:30 p.m., Neilah 8:30 a.m., morning services Sun., Sept. 23, Sukkot, first night Tue., Sept. 25, Sukkot, second day 8:10 p.m., Ma’ariv Around 11 a.m., rabbi’s sermon fol- 7:20 p.m., candle lighting 10 a.m., Shachrit 8:20 p.m. Shofar-blowing, Havdalah lowed by shofar 7:20 p.m., Mincha, followed by Maariv 11 a.m., Children’s program 5 Mon., Sept. 24, Sukkot, first day 1 p.m., Kiddush in the sukkah 9 a.m., Shacharit 7:20 p.m., Mincha, meditation and 7:10 p.m., Mincha followed by Maariv Maariv Light candles any time after 8:15 p.m. Sat., Sept. 29, Sukkot, Tue., Sept. 25, Sukkot, second day 4th day Chol Hamoed Join in the Renewal 9 a.m., Shacharit 10 a.m., Shachrit 7:10 p.m., Mincha followed by Maariv 11 a.m., children’s program of the Jewish Homeland 8:13 p.m., Yom Tov ends – 8:13pm 12:30 p.m., Kiddush in the sukkah INVEST IN ISRAEL BONDS Sat., Sept. 29, Shabbat 7:10 p.m., Mincha, meditation and 9 a.m., Shacharit Maariv 7:05 p.m., Mincha Sun., Sept. 30, Sukkot, Sun., Sept. 30, Hoshana Rabba Hoshana Rabba 8:30 a.m., Shacharit 8:30 a.m., Shachrit 7:09 p.m., candle lighting 7:30 p.m., “Connect” holiday service 7:10 p.m., Mincha followed by Maariv 8 p.m., Holiday dancing with Torah Mon., Oct. 1, Shemini Atzeret Mon., Oct. 1, Shmini Atzeret, 9 a.m., Shacharit 10 a.m., Shachrit Around 11 a.m., rabbi’s sermon fol- 11 a.m., Children’s program lowed by Yizkor 12:30 p.m., Yizkor, followed by Musaf 7 p.m., Mincha and Kiddush Light candles any time after 8:04 p.m. 7:15 p.m., Mincha, Sukkah farewell Around 8:50 p.m., dancing for Simchat 8:15 p.m. Simchat Torah service and Torah Dancing with the Torah Tues, Oct. 2, Simchat Torah Tues., Oct. 2, 9 a.m., Shacharit Simchat Torah Around 10:30 a.m., dancing for Simchat 10 a.m., Shachrit Services Torah 11 a.m., Dancing with the Torah 7 p.m., Mincha followed by Maariv Sat., Oct. 6, Shabbat Bereishit, 8:03 p.m., Yom Tov ends 10 a.m., Shachrit 11 a.m., Children’s program 12:30 p.m., Kiddush luncheon Chabad of Kentucky 1654 Almara Circle., 502-459-1770 Keneseth Israel Sun., Sept. 9, Erev Rosh Hashanah 2530 Taylorsville Road, 502-451-5359 3:15 p.m., Mincha Sat., Sept. 1, Selichot 7:30 p.m., New Year 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1. The word “scapegoat” originates ish Valentine’s Day) were the most joy- day begins will make your fast hard- Kol Nidre as “a token of special rever- in an ancient Yom Kippur ritual. ous days of the year, when women would er rather than easier. ence for the holy day.” It is traditional to Jews historically have been popular wear white gowns and dance in the vine- Traditionally, the meal eaten before be- wear a tallit or a white garment for the scapegoats — blamed for an array of ills yards chanting “Young man, lift up your ginning the fast is supposed to be large entire holiday, with the color white sym- not of their creation. Howver (and we’re eyes and see what you choose for your- and festive, following the Talmudic dic- bolizing both our spiritual purity and not kid-ding), they really do deserve self. Do not set your eyes on beauty, but tum that it is a mitzvah (commandment) our removing ourselves from the vani- blame (or credit) for the term scapegoat. set your eyes on a good family.” Given to eat on the eve of Yom Kippur, just as it ties of the material world. Many people In Leviticus 16:8 (in the Torah portion the aforementioned caffeine headaches is a mitzvah to fast on Yom Kippur itself. actually wear a white robe called a kittel. Achrei Mot), the High Priest is instruct- and the difficulty of making a decision However, eating extra food — particu- ed on Yom Kippur to lay his hands upon on an empty stomach, we’re glad this larly in one last-minute feast — does not 9. A Virginia rabbi’s pro-civil rights a goat while confessing the sins of the particular tradition is no more. help to keep you going for 24 hours, says movement sermon on Yom Kippur entire community — and then to throw Dr. Tzvi Dwolatzky of Israel’s Rambam in 1958 riled up local segregation- the animal off a cliff. 4. Food and drink are not the only Health Care Campus. He suggests eating ists and sparked fears of an anti- things Jews abstain from on Yom small amounts of carbohydrates (bread, Semitic backlash. 2. Another animal ritual, swinging Kippur. potato, rice, pasta), some protein (fish, JTA reported that Virginia’s Defenders a chicken around one’s head, has Other traditional no-nos on Yom Kippur chicken) and fruit. of State Sovereignty group demanded sparked considerable controversy, include bathing, wearing perfume or lo- that local Jews “move quickly to refute and not just from animal-rights ac- tions, having sexual relations and wear- 7. On Yom Kippur in 1940, London’s and condemn” Rabbi Emmet Frank of tivists. ing leather shoes. The less-than-attrac- Jews kept calm and carried on. Alexandria’s Temple Beth El for his ser- In 2015, the kapparot ritual, in which tive aroma resulting from the first two In the midst of the Battle of Britain, the mon criticizing the state’s “massive re- a chicken is symbolically invested with restrictions (not to mention the roman- relentless Nazi bombardment of London sistance” to school desegregation and a person’s sins and then slaughtered, tic restrictions imposed by the third) that began in September 1940, the city’s said that if he had intended to destroy spurred two lawsuits in the United may explain why the day ceased to be an synagogues went on with their Yom Kip- Christian-Jewish relations, “he could States: one by traditional Jews claim- occasion for finding true love. pur services. According to JTA, while not have been more effective.” While a ing their right to perform it was being air raid warnings “twice disturbed” the “leading member” of the Reform temple abridged by the government and another 5. In Israel, Yom Kippur is the most morning services on Oct. 12, 1940, “most reportedly said a “considerable” number by animal-rights activists. Centuries ear- bike-friendly day of the year. synagogues carried on regardless” and a of congregants worried Frank’s stand lier, the ritual drew criticism from nota- Although many Israelis are secular, and “large proportion of the men attending “might result in increased anti-Semi- ble sages like the Ramban (13th century) there is no law on the books forbidding services wore uniforms of the various tism,” others “sided with the rabbi, hold- and Rabbi Joseph Caro (16th century), driving on Yom Kippur, virtually all the forces.” ing that he held a spiritual and moral whose objections had less to do with ani- country’s Jews avoid their cars on this duty to speak out for social justice.” The mal welfare than with religious integrity. day. With only the occasional emergency 8. Yom Kippur’s Kol Nidre services congregation stood by Frank, and The vehicle on the road, bikers of all ages can are the only night of the entire Jew- Washington Post published an editorial 3. Yom Kippur once was a big be seen pedaling, even on major high- ish calendar when a prayer shawl is calling him a “courageous clergyman.” matchmaking day. ways. worn for evening prayers. The Talmud states that both Yom Kippur According to the late Rabbi Louis Jacobs, (Compiled by My Jewish Learning) and Tu b’Av (often described as the Jew- 6. Eating a big meal before the holi- the tallit (prayer shawl) is worn during

9:30 a.m., morning service Tashlich at Captain’s Quarters Dock im- Temple Shalom Service Times 6 p.m., afternoon service mediately following services 4615 Lowe Road 502-458-4739 continued from previous page Fri., Sept. 14, Shabbat Shuvah Sat., Sept. 1, Selichot Wed., Sept. 26 6:30 p.m., Yahrzeit service (Library) 7:30 p.m., study session 6 p.m., afternoon service 7 p.m., Shabbat Shuvah (Waller Chapel) 8:30 p.m., services Mon., Sept. 10, Rosh Hashanah, Sat., Sept. 29 followed by Oneg Sun., Sept. 9, Erev Rosh Hashanah first day 9:30 a.m., Shabbat morning service Sat., Sept. 15, Shabbat Shuva 8 pm, service 9 a.m., morning service Sun., Sept. 30, Hoshana Rabba 9 a.m., Torah study Mon., Sept. 10, Rosh Hashanah, 10:15 a.m., children say the blessings 8:45 a.m., morning service @ AJ 10:30 a.m., Shabbat service first day for fifth aliyah 5:45 p.m., evening service @ KI Tues., Sept. 18, Erev Yom Kippur 10 a.m., service 10:30 a.m. family service Mon., Oct, 1, Shemini Atzeret 6 p.m., Kol Nidrei classical service 10:30 a.m., family service 12:15 p.m. teen service 9:30 a.m., morning service with yizkor (sanctuary) Tashlich following oneg 6 p.m., Tashlich at Big Rock 5:45 p.m., mincha @ AJ 6 p.m., children’s service (Waller Cha- Tue., Sept. 11, Rosh Hashanah, Tue., Sept. 11, Day Rosh Hashanah, 7 p.m., Simchat Torah Celebration @ pel) second day second day A.J. 8 p.m., Kol Nidrei regular service (sanc- 10 a.m., service 9 a.m., morning service Tuesday, Oct, Simchat Torah tuary) Tue., Sept. 18, Erev Yom Kippur 10:30 a.m., family service 9:30 a.m., morning service @ KI Wed., Sept. 19, Yom Kippur Kol Nidre 12:15 p.m., teen service 6 p.m., afternoon service @ KI 10 a.m., morning service (Sanctuary) 8 p.m., service. 6 p.m., afternoon service 10 a.m., High Holy Day Your Way Wed., Sept. 19, Yom Kippur Tue., Sept. 18, Erev Yom Kippur (Library) for grades 4-6, preregister at 10 a.m., morning service 6:45 p.m., Mincha The Temple website 10:30 a.m., family service 7 p.m., Kol Nidre 5101 U.S. Hwy. 42, 502-423-1818 12 p.m., special music with student 1:30 p.m., Study session on Jonah with 7 p.m., family service Sat., Sept.10, Selichot Cantor Mike Jarvis Rabbi Helen Bar-Yaacov from Israel Wed., Sept. 19, Yom Kippur 7:30 p.m., oneg (Atrium) 1 p.m., Yizkor education sesssion with 3 p.m., afternoon service 9 a.m., morning service 8 p.m., service (Waller Chapel) Rabbi Rapport 4:30 p.m., Yizkor 10:30 a.m., family service 9 p.m., Tikkun Selichot (library) 1 p.m., educational session (library) Neilah service immediately follows 12:15 p.m., teen service Sun., Sept. 9, Erev Rosh Hashanah, 2 p.m., afternoon service (sanctuary) Yizkor around 11:30 a.m., Yizkor 6 p.m., classical service (sanctuary) 3:45 p.m., Yizkor service (sanctuary) Sun., Sept. 23, Erev Sukkot 5 p.m., study session with Rabbi Wolk 6 p.m., children’s service (Waller Cha- 4:45 p.m., concluding service (sanctu- 6:30 p.m., services, in the sukkah 6 p.m., Mincha and Ne’ilah pel) followed by oneg in The Temple ary) (weather permitting) Around 8:30 p.m., break the fast dinner Trager ECEC 5:30 p.m., break the fast (main en- Sun. Sept. 30 Sun., Sept. 23, Erev Sukkot 8 p.m., regular service (sanctuary) trance) Simchat Torah services at 6:30 p.m. 6 p.m., service 8 p.m., contemporary service (Waller Mon., Sept. 24, Sukkot Monday, October 1 Mon., Sept. 24, Sukkot, first day Chapel) Mon., Sept. 10, Rosh Hashanah 10:30 a.m., Sukkot morning service 10:30 a.m. Yizkor service 9:30 a.m., morning service (Waller Chapel) 6 p.m., afternoon service 10 a.m., morning service (sanctuary) 10 a.m., High Holy Day Your Way Mon., Oct. 1, Sukkot/Simchat Torah Tuesday, Sept. 25, Sukkot, second 10:30 a.m., Sukkot Yizkor service day (Library) for grades 4-6 preregister at website (Waller Chapel) 20 Community Y AUGUST 24, 2018 Y 13 ELUL 5778 High Holy Days Section AROUND TOWN Pre-Selichot ‘Night of Storytelling’ RSVP Shannon Benovitz at sbenovitz@ Family sukkah party Rosh Hashanah Dinner Adath Jeshurun will hold a pre-Seli- jewishlouisville.org or 502 238-2719 or Keneseth Israel will hold a family party Chabad will hold its annual Rosh Hasha- chot “Night of Storytelling” at 8 p.m. visit adathjeshurun.com/PJLibrary by in its sukkah at 6:30 p.m., Monday, Sep- nah Dinner on Sunday, September 9. A Saturday, September 1. The work of In- September 19. tember 24, including a light dinner, an service will be held at 7:30 p.m. followed terfaith Paths to Peace, is included in the edible sukkah contest, arts and crafts. by the meal at 8 p.m. Cost $18 for adults, presentation entitled “In the Heart of the Simchat Torah with AJ, KI RSVP to [email protected] or $10 for children. Contact Chabad at rab- Other: A Muslim and a Jew Trade Sto- Adath Jeshurun and Keneseth Israel will 502-459-2780. [email protected] or call 502-459-1770 ries.” Havdalah and refreshments begin co-sponsor a joint Simchat Torah cele- by September 4 to RSVP. at 9:30 p.m., followed by the traditional bration on Monday, October 1, at AJ. The Ceviche in the Sukkah Selichot service at 10 p.m. The event is evening begins at 5:45 p.m. with Mincha/ Keneseth Israel will serve Latin-inspired Yom Kippur break-the-fast free. Ma’ariv followed by dinner at 6:15 p.m. food and cocktails in its sukkah at 6:30 Chabad will hold closing prayers on Dancing with the Torahs will begin at 7 p.m., Tuesday, September 27. Mayan Yom Kippur followed by a break-the- AJ Cemetery service p.m. The dinner costs $10 per adult and Café will cater. The cost is $10 per per- fast beginning at 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, The annual AJ cemetery service will $5 per child ages 3-10. Visit adathjeshu- son. RSVP to gkahn@kenesethisrael. September 19. The fast ends at 8:24 take place at 11 a.m., Sunday, Septem- run.com/simchat or call 502-458-5359 com or 502-459-2780. p.m. There is no charge. Contact rabbi@ ber 2, in the Adath Jeshurun Cemetery, to RSVP. Also, a shared Simchat Torah chabadky.com or 502-459-1770 for de- 2926 Preston Highway. service will begin at 9:30 a.m., Tuesday, Simchat Torah Party tails. October 2, at KI. Adath Jeshurun and Keneseth Israel will Elegant Dinner in the sukkah hold a joint-synagogue Simcha Torah Sukkah building offered Adath Jeshurun will host a dinner in its Cemetery cleanup event at 5:45 p.m., Monday, October 1. Chabad will help construct and assemble sukkah on Friday, September 28. The Keneseth Israel will hold its cemetery A light celebratory dinner will follow sukkahs. Contact Rabbi Chaim Litvin at dinner, which follows the 5:45 p.m. ser- cleanup on Sunday, September 2, at the mincha. The Hakafot will start at 7 p.m. [email protected] for details. vice, is geared to adults, and the cost is KI cemetery, 719 Locust Lane. An ice cream feast will cap the evening. $15 per person. Visit adathjeshurun. Cemetery beautification (building a Reservations are required. RSVP by Sep- Pizza in the Hut com/sukkotdinner or call 502-458-5359 fence, repairing gravestones, planting tember 21 to AJ, 502-459-5359 or at ada- Chabad House will be serving pizza in its by Friday, September 21, for reserva- and cleaning) will begin at 10 a.m., fol- thjeshurun.com/simchat. Sitter service sukkah from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, tions. There is a 55-seat capacity. lowed by clergy visits to gravesites at is free, but reservations are required. September 26. Contact Rabbi Chaim Lit- 10:30 a.m. RSVP to gkahn@kenesethis- vin, [email protected] or 502- PJ Library/AJ Sukkot Adventure rael.com or 502-459-2780. Yom Kippur music program 442-2208 for details. Families with children ages 8 and be- The Temple will hold a special music low may participate in PJ Library’s Suk- Family services program with Student Cantor Mike Jar- Bourbon & BBQ in the sukkah kot Adventure at from 10 to 11:30 a.m., Gabe Pachter will again lead High Holy vis from noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Sep- Chabad House will pour bourbon and Sunday, September 23, in AJ’s Chester & Day family services at Keneseth Israel. tember 19, following morning services. serve barbecue in its sukkah at 7:30 p.m. Vivian Slosberg Memorial Sukkah. Chil- A lifelong Jewish educator, Pachter has Thursday, September 27. You must be dren will hear stories, sing songs, make more than 10 years’ experience leading Yizkor and the Value of Remembrance 21 or over. Heaven Hill will provide the crafts, and enjoy snacks, all while learn- High Holy Day services. On the first day Rabbi Joe Rapport will lead a program bourbon. Contact Rabbi Chaim Litvin, ing about Sukkot. This event is free. of Rosh Hashanah, all children will be on why we gather for Yizkor services, on [email protected] or 502-442- invited to say the blessings on the fifth Yom Kippur and for festivals, at 1 p.m. 2208 for details. Aliyah before family services begin. Wednesday, September 19, at The Tem- There is no charge, but reservations are ple. Shabbat-Sukkot deli luncheon Goose creek required. RSVP to gkahn@kenesethis- Chabad will hold a deli luncheon in its rael.com or 502-459-2780. Schmoozing the Sukkah sukkah on Saturday, September 29. Ser- Temple Shalom will hold its third an- vices begin at 10 a.m., followed this fam- Diner Rosh Hashanah in the park nual Schmoozing in the Sukkah at 6:30 ily-friendly luncheon. Admission is free. Keneseth Israel will hold tashlich at p.m. Friday, September 28. The evening Contact Rabbi Litvin, rabbi@chabadky. Beargrass Creek, Big Rock Park, at 6 will begin with a Shabbat service in the com or 502-459-1770 for more details. p.m., Monday, September 10. A New Founders Garden (weather permitting) Year’s party with cake and champagne, with music provided by the klezmer Torah dance party then afternoon services, will follow. The band Lost Tribe. Dinner will follow. A To celebrate the completion of the read- entrance to the park is at the north end campfire with more Lost Tribe music and ing of the Torah, Chabad will hold a To- of Valletta Lane. RSVP to gkahn@kenes- schmoozing will follow the meal. Bring rah dance party, at 7:30 p.m., Sunday, ethisrael.com or 502-459-2780. your folding chairs and adult drinks; September 30. The party is particularly Of equal or greater value. child supervision will be provided. RSVP geared toward children, with stories, Not good with any other offers or discounts. Break the fast by September 23 to 502-458-4739 or in- games, prizes and flags Contact Rabbi Must present coupon at time of purchase. The Keneseth Israel Sisterhood will host [email protected]. Litvin, [email protected] or 502-459- a break-the-fast immediately following 1770 for more details. Expires 9/30/18 the conclusion of Yom Kippur services Free Jewish calendars Dine In Only on Wednesday, September 19. There is Chabad of Kentucky is offering free Mon.-Th. 11-9 PM no charge for this light meal, but reser- 2018-19 Jewish calendars. Contact them Fri. 11-9:30 PM vations are required. Donations to defray at [email protected] or 502-459- Sat. 8-9:30 PM costs are appreciated. RSVP to gkahn@ 1770. Sun. 9-8 PM kenesethisrael.com or 502-459-2780. AUGUST 24, 2018 Y 13 ELUL 5778 Y Community 21 B’nai Mitzvah Listings, 2018-19 August 11 Ada Weiss May 11 Keneseth Israel Anna & Claudia Cohen Adath Jeshurun August 18 Hailey Hertzman Levi Koby The Temple The Temple

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24 Community Y AUGUST 24, 2018 Y 13 ELUL 5778 PICTURE THIS: Israel Experience Here are some scenes from the August 19 Israel Experience. Each station around the Community Garden shelter coincided with a city in Israel offering a craft project, game or other activity highlighting Israeli culture. The day also included Israeli dancing, a Krav Maga demonstration, a camel named Levi, a bedouin tent, a gaga pit and slides for the kids. Naked Humus and Steel City Pops provided refreshments and Chabad offered chances for men to put on tefillin. (Community photos by Tara Cocco) AUGUST 24, 2018 Y 13 ELUL 5778 Y Community 25 PICTURE THIS: Farm to Table Scores of people dined well at the July 25 Farm to Table Dinner at the J Pavilion. Chefs from Mayan Cafe, Monnik, Flavaville and Naked Humus prepared enticing dishes and cocktails, using farm- fresh ingredients. Meanwhile, The Juggernaut Band performed for the guests. Proceeds from the event supported The J’s Jewish Outdoor Food and Environmental Education Program. (Community photos by Tara Cocco) 26 Community Y AUGUST 24, 2018 Y 13 ELUL 5778 NEWS & NEWSMAKERS

JFCS’ Tiell Baron joins will work with the Slavin to re- congregation’s Pret- to retire in Federation ty Awesome Reform ceive UofL December staff Temple Youth (PAR- award After nearly 40 Sarah Baron has TY) group. Seymour “Sy” years at Jewish been named lead- A native of In- Slavin, professor Family & Career ership and engage- dianapolis, Winay emeritus of the Services, Judy ment manager at attended the Uni- University of Lou- Freundlich Tiell the Jewish Federa- versity of Southern isville, Kent School will be retiring as tion of Louisville, a Indiana in Evans- of Social Work, the executive di- position that focus- ville, majoring in has been selected business manage- Judy Freundlich Tiell rector at the end of Sarah Baron es on young adults. Stephanie Winay Seymour “Sy” Slavin to receive the Gold this year. Specifically, Baron ment. While there, Standard Educator Touting a vision will concentrate her she was served as Award for Optimal for JFCS as an organization that serves efforts on leadership development and the youth group advisor at Adath B’nai Aging from the University of Louis- the entire community through a Jewish philanthropy. Israel in Evansville. ville, Gerontology Center of Louisville, lens, Tiell has helped to create programs A veteran of the performing arts sec- She recently moved to Louisville, 11:30 a.m., Friday, September 7,, at the and services that enable people to devel- tor, Baron previously was director of ed- where she works for the Hertz Rental Crowne Plaza Hotel, 830 Phillips Lane. op skills, manage transitions and move ucation at the North Carolina Symphony Car Corporation. The presentation comes just prior to forward in positive ways. and held numerous positions at Orches- Slavin’s 97th birthday. She has served on Metro United Way tra Iowa, including community engage- Jewish teen Council of Agency Executives and is a ment director and operations manager. past president of the International As- Her husband, Dustin Baron, is a Lou- becomes sociation of Jewish Vocational Services. isville native. Eagle Scout CHAVURAT This year, Tiell received the Spalding Bradley Waller of University Social Work Leader Award. Winay named TS youth Louisville became A search committee is underway to an Eagle Scout SHALOM find her successor. See next month’s group advisor Sunday, July 29, Community for more information about Stephanie Winay has joined Temple during a ceremony her career and retirement events. Shalom as its new youth advisor. She at the First United Welcome 5779 with Chavurat Methodist Church Shalom friends, music, games and Bradley Waller in Louisville. scholarly explorations. Bradley and his On Thursday, September 6, Two of parents, Bill and Diamonds (Ann and Beth) celebrate Stacy, are members of Temple Shalom. the seasons with a whole spectrum Banking is your choice. For his Eagle project, Bradley made a of favorite tunes. Wear bright colors labyrinth for the church where the cer- and sing along. Lunch will include emony was held. sweet and sour beef stir fry, jasmine Choose easy. rice, mixed green salad, fresh fruit and bread pudding. On Thursday, September 13, Ja- son Parroco, Hosparus Health man- ager of community outreach, will LOUISVILLE VAAD talk about options and important factors when considering hospice or HAKASHRUTH palliative care. Lunch will include Republic Bank Easy Checking baked chicken, mixed vegetables, barley pilaf, mixed green salad, With Republic Bank Easy Checking, now you can see how Venues currently supervised and certified by fresh fruit and cherry cobbler. the Vaad: On Thursday, September 20, Em- much easier life can be with – no minimum balance and ily Sansbury from the Lake Forest t The Jewish Community Center (Kitchen) Retirement Community will visit for no monthly maintenance fee. t The J Outdoor Café (Dive -n- Dine) Game Day, talking about a new op- t KentuckyOne Health Jewish Hospital tion in senior living facilities. Lunch  No minimum balance and no maintenance fee (kosher kitchen only) will include hoisin salmon, cous- t The Arctic Scoop: 841 S. Hurstbourne Pkwy. cous, roasted cauliflower, Asian-  Free access to over 85,000 ATMs worldwide1 (They have pareve options and are available style slaw, fresh fruit and assorted for any occasion at any off-site venue) desserts.  Free mobile banking & mobile deposit2 On Thursday, September 27, Services provided by the Vaad: Ranen Omer-Sherman, University  Free Internet Banking & online bill pay of Louisville professor of Judaic t Consultation on kashruth and of kosher studies, joined by a recent Judaic  Free Mobile Wallet - Apply Pay, Samsung Pay, products at local businesses and studies Ph.D. graduate, will share companies information about the program and Android Pay compatible3 and the latest research in the field. List of local businesses providing kosher Lunch will include veggie lasagna,  Free Popmoney Mobile – Quickly and securely send catering (must request to have Vaad ratatouille, caesar salad, fresh fruit supervision when ordering): and triple chocolate brownies. money to friends & family using your mobile device2 t Bristol Catering (kosher catering available at Chavurat Shalom is an opportu- off-site venues such as The J, synagogues, nity for seniors to meet socially and etc.) share ideas. Lunch is $5 and reserva- t The Catering Company - Michaelis Events tions are due by the Tuesday before (kosher catering available at off-site the program. RSVP to 502-423-1818 venues) or [email protected]. Veg- 502-584-3600 t Hyatt Regency Louisville (kosher catering etarian options must be requested only) in advance. Programs are held in the t Louisville Marriot East (can host kosher Levy Great Hall of the Klein Center at events but does not have kosher catering The Temple, 5101 U.S. Hwy. 42, un- $50 minimum opening service) less otherwise noted. Lunch starts at 1 Free ATM access at Allpoint, MoneyPass, SUM or Presto ATMs. t Other venues may be approved only upon noon, followed by the program at 1 2 Message and data rates may apply from your wireless carrier. Usage and qualification requirements apply for Mobile Deposit. request for kosher supervision 3 Standard messaging and data rates may apply for app download and usage. For the latest and complete list of Apple Pay, Samsung Pay, pm. Transportation costs $5 round and Android Pay eligible devices, go to http://www.republicbank.com/home/personal/online/mobile/wallet. trip and can be scheduled by calling Please visit our website for more info: Jewish Family & Career Services at www.louisvillevaad.org 502-452-6341. 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Kick off the New Year with friends and family at Chabad $18 for adults and $10 for kids Children under 4 are free September 9, 7:30 pm Reservations required by September 4 [email protected] or 502-459-1770 28 Community Y AUGUST 24, 2018 Y 13 ELUL 5778 AROUND TOWN

Summer Craft Fair er and song leader Benji Barlow lead an Sunday, September 23, in the Heide- AJ Book Club Temple Shalom will host an end of interactive service. No Shush Shabbat is man Auditorium. The event corresponds The AJ Book Club is currently reading summer craft fair from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., particularly designed for families with with the first day of Religious School. If All the Seas Were Ink by llana Kurshan. Sunday, August 26. The fair will show- small children. New, prospective, and current members The book will be discussed at the next case local artists and crafters. The Men’s are welcomed. The event is free. RSVP Book Club meeting at 2 p.m. Sunday, club will be selling hots dogs and other Shabbat Scholar, Frank Schwartz to The Temple at 502-423-1818 or ken- October 28, at Adath Jeshurun. Contact refreshments. Frank Schwartz will serve as Shabbat [email protected] by September Deborah Slosberg at dslosberg@adathje- Scholar at Adath Jeshurun on Saturday, 13. shurun.com or 502-458-5359. Celebration Shabbat September 15, following the kiddush All who are celebrating a birthday or lunch. His topic will be: “What does Ju- Sunday Morning adult study AJ Trivia Night anniversary in the month of September daism teach about community: Within Adath Jeshurun will hold a new series Adath Jeshurun will resume its Trivia may participate in a group aliyah dur- the family, Havurah, synagogue, or JCC? of classes on understanding the prayer Night at 6:30 p.m., Sunday, October 28. ing Shabbat morning worship services What is cohousing, and is it a Jewish book, Sundays on October 7, 14, 21, 28 Louisville Trivia will be the monitors. at 9:30 a.m., Saturday, September 1, at concept?” and November 4, 11, 18. “Prayer Book Dessert is included. The cost is $10 per Adath Jeshurun. Hebrew and Concepts” will meet from person. Participants are asked to bring Pragmatic spirituality discussions 10 to 11 a.m.; “Treasures of Siddur Lev a canned food item for the JFCS Food Lunch and Learn Marty and Dr. Courtney Snyder faci- Shalem – The Psalms,” from 11 a.m. to Pantry. Call 502-458-5359 or visit ada- Rabbi Michael Wolk will hold his next lite a discussion group on spirituality at noon. Contact instructor Deborah Slos- thjeshurun.com/trivia to RSVP. lunch and learn class at noon, Thurs- Adath Jeshurun two Sundays a month berg at 502-458-5359 or dslosberg@ day, September 6 at The Bristol on Main at 10 a.m. The next two sessions are on adathjeshurun.com. Bridge Club Street. The class is free, but food sold September 16 (“Love Thy Neighbor… Keneseth Israel’s bridge club meets separately. RSVP to mwolk@kenes- yes, even that neighbor!”) and Septem- Interfaith relationship discussion Mondays from 1 to 3 p.m. in the small ethisrael.com. ber 30 (“A Day Without Shoulds, Coulds Jewish Family & Career Services will chapel. RSVP to [email protected]. or Woulds”). Contact Courtney Snyder hold a group discussion on parents with (The club will not meet on Jewish holi- Knit & Qvell Circle at Anshei Sfard at [email protected]. young adults in interfaith relationships days during September.) The Anshei Sfard Knit & Qvell Circle at 7 p.m. Monday, October 8, at the will meet at 1 p.m., Thursday, September Torah Yoga JFCS, 2821 Klempner Way. The program Jews and Brews 6, in the library of the synagogue, 3700 Keneseth Israel, Temple Shalom and will allow participants to share ideas and Rabbi Michael Wolk leads Torah study Dutchmans Lane. All knitted items are Hadassah will hold their next Torah gain support in a safe, open environment over coffee Wednesdays at 11 a.m. in donated to the Jefferson County Public Yoga class at 6:30 p.m., Thursday, Sep- with no judgments. RSVP to Judy Freun- The J library. Due to the High Holy Days, Schools Clothes Closet. Call Toby Hor- tember 20, at KI. Cantor Sharon Hordes dlich Tiell at [email protected] Jews and Brews will meet only on Sep- vitz at 502-458-7108 for details. will guide the Torah study; Lisa Flan- or 502-452-6341, ext. 224. tember 5 at The J, and September 26 nery, the yoga. in Rabbi Wolk’s sukkah. Email him at Down the Rabbit Hole Wrestling with Faith [email protected] for the The Temple Shalom Men’s Club will Short & Sweet Family Service The Jewish Learning Institute begins address. present Dr. Kaveh Zamanian, founder of Adath Jeshurun will resume its Short its new semester on October 16, tackling Rabbit Hole Distillery, at its first break- & Sweet Family Service for children beliefs in Judaism that seem outdated, Mahjong Club fast lecture of the season, at 10 a.m., in grades K-7 and their families, from reconciling scientific findings with ideas Keneseth Israel’s mahjongg club meets Sunday, September 9. Zamanian will 10:30 to 11:15 a.m., Saturday, Septem- that cannot be proven in a lab, and the Thursdays at 1 p.m. at KI. RSVP your share the story of his journey from clini- ber 22. The informal service includes a role of religion in gender roles, relation- attendance to 502-412-0515 or ben- cal psychologist to maker of bourbon. A story, grape juice and challah, and is fol- ship choices and other controversial is- [email protected]. $5 donation, defraying, the cost of the lowed by a special kiddush lunch. sues. Classes are held from 7 to 8:30 p.m. brunch, is requested. on Tuesdays at the Jewish Learning Cen- Saturday Torah study Bagels and Belonging: Membership ter, 1110 Dupont Circle. The fee is $80. Rabbi David Ariel-Joel; leads Torah No Shush Shabbat Matters Call 502-459-1770 or visit www.myJLI. study Saturdays from 9 to 10 a.m. in the Temple Shalom’s next No Shush Shab- The Temple will hold its semi-annual com to register. Fishman Library before the morning bat will be held at 6:30 p.m., Friday, Sep- Bagels and Belonging: Membership service. Coffee, bagels and cream cheese tember 14. Rabbi Beth Jacowitz Chottin- Matters breakfast from 9:30 to 11 a.m., are provided. GLOBE BRIEFS By JTA berg frequently attend the Mencken Anonymous entrepreneur restores Pol- 19th-century graveyard, which was over- Club Conference. ish Jewish cemetery grown with weeds. White House speech writer with white “In 2016 I attended the Mencken WARSAW – An anonymous Polish en- The philanthropist, who asked to re- nationalist ties fired conference in question and delivered a trepreneur has spent hundreds of thou- main anonymous, expects the the work The White House has fired a policy stand-alone, academic talk titled ‘The In- sands of zlotys to restore the Jewish to be completed by September. He hired aide and speechwriter with ties to white telligentsia and the Right.’ I said nothing cemetery of Żywiec, a small central Pol- 10 workers to repair the fence and re- nationalists after reporters began asking objectionable and stand by my remarks ish town of 32,000 residents. store tombstones, many of which had questions about his employment. completely,” Beattie told CNN. The cemetery had fallen into ruin fol- toppled. Some weigh several hundred According to CNN, Darren Beattie, a In a tweet, Kaczynski wrote that he lowing World War II and was among sev- pounds. former professor and immigration hard- had “asked the White House last week eral under the care of the Jewish com- “This man is a great Pole. To say liner, was fired after reporter Andrew about a speechwriter who was listed as munity of Bielsko-Biała, which has only ‘thank you’ is not enough,” said Dorota Kaczynski asked about his attendance at speaking at a conference that included several dozen members, Wyborcza.pl Wiewióra, chairman of the Bielsko-Biala the 2016 H.L. Mencken Club Conference white nationalists Peter Brimelow, Jared reported. Jewish community. at which he delivered a speech. White Taylor and a host of VDARE writers. Fri- The community, which maintains re- nationalist figures such as Richard Spen- day evening they told me he was gone.” sponsibility for a dozen such cemeteries, Israeli officer who killed Palestinian ri- cer, John Derbyshire and Robert Weiss- VDARE is an anti-immigration website. was unable to pay for the upkeep of the oter gets doubled sentence Israel’s High Court has doubled the prison sentence of a border policeman who shot and killed an unarmed Pales- We’re CPA strategists! tinian teenager during a Nakba Day riot outside of Ramallah in 2014, Haaretz re- ported. When you put Welenken CPAs on your team, you He had previously been sentenced to gain a partner that is focused on your overall nine months incarceration and a 50,000 financial well-being. shekel ($13,600) fine under a plea deal. 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502 585 3251 www.welenken.com AUGUST 24, 2018 Y 13 ELUL 5778 Y Community 29 LIFECYCLE A seventh grader at the dePaul School, Trail Camp for the past three years, loves He has attended Camp Livingston for B’nai Mitzvah she is a competitive gymnast with Ken- spending time with her friends, listening the past four years. tucky Gymnastics Academy and has to music, dancing and reading. Isaac and his family invite the com- Hannah Ciriano been competing in the sport since the For her mitzvah project, Cameron is munity to celebrate his bar mitzvah and We are proud age of 8. She has earned numerous state participating in an organization called join them for the kiddush luncheon fol- to announce that titles and was one of 16 gymnasts chosen Roo’s Wish, where she will collect new or lowing the service. Hannah Ciriano to represent Kentucky at regional cham- gently used luggage/duffle bags, blankets will have her bat pionships in April. and toys for foster children. She will be mitzvah at 10:30 Lilly also enjoys reading, art and involved in the creation of a new parent/ a.m., Saturday, spending time with family and friends. child visitation room in Jefferson Coun- Obituaries September 1 at The For her mitzvah project, she collected ty, helping to paint, decorate and set up Temple. more than 120 new and gently used gym- the room with the toys she collects. To Edith Schimmel Hannah is the nastics leotards to be donated to gym- donate to her cause, please find the box Rubin daughter of Steve nasts in need around the world through in The Temple labeled Roo’s Wish. Edith Schimmel and Julie Ciriano; the organization “Left Over Leos.” Ad- Cameron and her family invite the Rubin, 89, died Au- sister of Rebecca and Maya Ciriano; ditionally, she created inspirational no- community to celebrate her bat mitzvah gust 9, 2018, at her granddaughter of Richard and Myrna tecards for Blessings in a Backpack and and the kiddush luncheon following the home following a Cohen and Joe and Marian Ciriano. wrapped holiday gifts for children in service. long illness. A seventh grader at Kammerer Middle need through Kosair Charities Kids Vol- A native of Frank- School, she is on the field hockey and unteer Club. Isaac Allen Levitch furt, Germany, Ru- girls soccer teams. She also plays cello Isaac Allen Lev- bin immigrated to in the orchestra and is a member of the Cameron Michelle itch, son of Carol the United States in Beta Club. We invite the congregation to Breier Jones Levitch and the spring of 1939, celebrate with us and enjoy a kiddush Cameron Mi- Paul Levitch and six months after Kristallnacht, fleeing lunch in honor of Hannah’s bat mitzvah. chelle Breier, brother of Benham, Europe with her parents to escape the daughter of Shelly will be called to harsh Nazi persecution of Jews. Lilly Madelyn King and Ben Breier and the Torah as a bar During World War II, Rubin lived in Lilly Madelyn sister of Dylan and mitzvah at 10:30 Fort Wayne, Indiana, and later gradu- King, daughter of Hayden, will be a.m., Saturday, ated from Fort Wayne’s Central High Nikki and Ted King, called to the Torah September 29 at School. Knowing no English when she will be called to the as a bat mitzvah at The Temple. first arrived in the United States at age Torah as a bat mitz- 10:30 a.m., Satur- Isaac is the grandson of Sue and Gil 10, she nevertheless became the editor of vah 6 p.m., Satur- day, September 22, Levitch and Betty and David Jones and her school newspaper during her senior day, August 25, at at The Temple. the great-nephew of Jane Goldstein. year. The Temple. Lilly Cameron is the granddaughter of Su- A seventh grader at Kentucky Coun- Following high school, Rubin moved to is the granddaugh- sie Spencer and Robert Breier and the try Day School, Isaac runs cross country Geneva, Switzerland and Paris, France, ter of Jackie and late Eileen Breier. and plays basketball and baseball. In his working to become an interpreter at the Mark Posnansky of A seventh grader at Kentucky Coun- free time, Isaac practices Shaolin Kem- United Nations. First, she attended the Louisville, and Suzi and Jim King of Ft. try Day School, Cameron is a member po Karate at St. Matthews Martial Arts Wayne, Indiana; and the great-grand- of the soccer, field hockey, basketball and enjoys playing games, listening to See OBITUARIES on page 30 daughter of Rosita Kaplin of Louisville. and lacrosse teams. She attended Birch music and hanging out with his friends.

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REGISTER ONLINE AT www.jewishlouisville.org/connecting-with-nature or call Kristy Benefield at 502-238-2739. 30 Community Y AUGUST 24, 2018 Y 13 ELUL 5778 LIFECYCLE known clothing designer flirted with member of Sigma Industries, Inc. a Fortune 500 company. Obituaries her in full view of the television audi- Alpha Mu frater- Like many women of that era, Edna continued from page 29 ence – and her immediate family. That nity. He remained a dedicated herself to raising her chil- was when her husband announced: “No life-long fan of both dren and instilling the value of family University of Geneva, then completed more modeling for Mother.” schools. cohesiveness. More than that, she was a a degree at the University of Sorbonne. Rubin then devoted herself to her life Those who knew model of grace and warmth who affected She later returned to the United States as a full-time housewife and mother, but Sidney knew that everyone she met. to do post-graduate work at Columbia she frequently used her skills as an edi- his two sporting She had a brilliant, fiercely indepen- University in New York. tor to proofread legal documents for her passions in life dent mind and was a voracious reader, In 1951, Rubin gave up her dream of husband. were IU and the and an excellent bridge player. While she work at the United Nations to make an Guests at Rubin’s home continually Chicago Cubs. preferred to be a private person, she was even bigger dream come true: She mar- complimented her on her interior deco- He served in the comfortable and successful in the pub- ried the love of her life, municipal bond rating skills, and she often received re- Navy during World War II, then went on lic arena. She was a perfect partner for attorney Joseph R. Rubin in Louisville. quests for decorating advice. Due to her to a long, successful career in the insur- the dynamic corporate executive, but The couple was married for 59 years un- innate creativity, she was offered a part- ance industry in Louisville. she also was a pioneer as one of the first til Joseph Rubin’s death in 2010. Rubin nership in an interior decorating com- He enjoyed and excelled at tennis and members of the Louisville and Jefferson often said that marrying her husband pany, but she declined. golf and was an active member of Con- County Human Relations Commission. was the smartest decision of her life and Rubin’s memberships include Kenes- gregation Adath Jeshurun, where he Her life exemplified her commitment the source of her greatest blessings. eth Israel Congregation, Hadassah and served as president. to an inclusionary society, both in public Fluent in German, French and Eng- the Standard Country Club. She also In addition to his parents, Sidney was policy and personal conduct. lish, Rubin also enjoyed studying and held the honorary title of a Kentucky preceded in death by his beloved wife, After Stanley’s death in 1975, Edna speaking a variety of other languages. Colonel. Ailene Frankfort Winer; and his sister, found satisfaction in working as an inte- Throughout her adult life, she was an Rubin is survived by her son, Ronald Gerry Samuels. rior decorator with Thorpe Interiors, but avid Bridge player, a patron of the arts, M. Rubin of Louisville; and her daughter, He was a loving father and “Paw Paw” she devoted most of her energy to her a theater goer (especially for Broadway Paula J. Rubin of Johns Creek, Georgia. who is survived by his three daughters, grandchildren, Jennifer, Jacob, Aaron, musicals) and dancing. A funeral service was held August 14, Audrey Bartlow (Peter), five grand- Jessica, Jamie, and Braden, who survive Together with her husband, she de- at Herman Meyer & Son, Inc., 1338 El- children and a great-granddaughter;; her and cherish the time they had with lighted in traveling overseas. They also lison Ave., Louisville. Burial followed grandsons Ryan Bartlow (Davitta) and her. She also formed a unique friendship spent many winters in southern Florida. in Keneseth Israel Cemetery. In lieu of Jake Bartlow (Jenn); Diane Chesher; with Ray and Elise Sales, which sus- In both Louisville and southern Florida, flowers, the family requests that contri- grandson Ian Chesher (Paige) and great- tained her for many years. they enjoyed socializing with friends. butions be made to Keneseth Israel Con- granddaughter, Tegan; and Meredith Edna is also survived by her extremely Always chicly dressed, Rubin became gregation or the donor’s favorite charity. Friedman (Dick); granddaughters, Carly grateful children: Fran, William (Susan), widely admired for her beauty, elegance Friedman and Josie Friedman. He will Robert (Judy), and John (Cathy); her and sweet-natured charm. She also was Sidney Alan Winer be greatly missed by all. grandchildren, and their spouses, Scott highly regarded for her overall sense of Sidney Alan Winer passed away on Funeral services were held on August Cheatham (Jennifer), Ross Cohen (Jes- propriety and style in all social matters. Friday, August 3, 2018. He was 91. 6 at Congregation Adath Jeshurun, 2401 sica), and Sarah Tate (Aaron). And she Because of her exceptional beauty, Born and raised in Louisville, a son of Woodbourne Ave. Burial followed in doled out special affection to her great- during the early years of her marriage, the late Sol and Marian Winer, Sidney Adath Jeshurun Cemetery. Expressions grandchildren, Lucas, Cash, Egan, and Rubin was a professional model for the graduated from Male High School and of sympathy can be made to Congrega- Godric. She is also survived by her sis- Alix Adams Model Agency. Once, during Indiana University where he was a proud tion Adath Jeshurun, your house of wor- ter, June Atlas (Stanley). a live local television talk show, a well- ship, or your favorite charity. One can only wonder what a person with Edna’s innate talents and personal Edna Elaine Klein qualities would have become in today’s Yarmuth world. It is safe to say that she would Edna Elaine Klein have been a monumental success in her Yarmuth, mother of husband’s and sons’ business world, in U.S. Rep. John Yar- the political arena, or in any field she muth, passed away chose. Rather, she left her indelible mark Tuesday August 7, on the many people she touched and at 91. loved. The anchor of the Visitation was held Friday, August 10, Louisville Yarmuth in The Yarmuth Chapel at Congregation family for 70 years, Adath Jeshurun. Expressions of sympa- she was born in thy may be made to AJ or the donor’s fa- Louisville on January 26, 1927, a daugh- vorite charity. ter of Sam and Hattie Klein. She became the valedictorian of her 1944 graduation class at Atherton High School, then went on to attend the University of Michigan for one year before marrying Stanley Yarmuth, whom she had met at a USO dance while he was in basic training at Fort Knox. He went on to become the founder, president and CEO of National Anshei Sfard continued from page 1 national attention, including coverage by the Forward. Last year, a Texas developer made an offer for the property, planning to build a 268-unit apartment complex on the site, but it pulled out in the face of neighborhood opposition and lukewarm support from the city. Speaking after the vote, JCL President and CEO Sara Klein Wagner, said she hoped the congregation and the Jewish community can now move for- ward. “It’s really a big step forward for Anshei Sfard,” she said. “We’re pleased that things worked out and we look for- ward with our plans for a cam- pus expansion benefitting the entire Jewish community.” AUGUST 24, 2018 Y 13 ELUL 5778 Y Community 31 NEWS than a disadvantage.” form,” Berg said. “There wasn’t a Jewish U.S. Rep. John Yarmuth, who also has But what about being Jewish? organization my parents somehow didn’t endorsed Berg, agreed. Karen Berg “That’s a really good question,” Berg support. It was just who they were.” “Jerry Abramson and I, and many oth- continued from page 5 replied. “I don’t know how many voters Jews who have run for office before er Jewish candidates, have been elected know I’m Jewish. I certainly don’t hide Berg dismiss the idea that her religion in this community over the years,” Yar- schools and a state takeover of JCPS; the fact, and I certainly am unequivo- could color the outcome of her cam- muth said in a prepared statement. “I she calls for development that improves cally 100 percent Jewish, but how much paign. am not concerned that Karen’s religion highways while protecting open spaces; of an impact it has on the day-to-day vot- Amy Shir, who ran unsuccessfully for will prevent her from winning her race. she favors common sense gun control, ers, I don’t know.” the state House in 2006, doesn’t think She’ll be a fantastic state senator for the Medicaid expansion and single-payer She stopped short of saying her opin- being Jewish affected her campaign, or people of District 26.” healthcare, alternative energy, and a ions reflect Jewish values. that it will affect Berg’s. In the final weeks of the campaign, plan to fund state pension plans using “I think they reflect my values,” she “Being a Democrat affected the out- Berg said she will concentrate on getting gaming revenue and medical marijuana said. “Are they Jewish values or hu- come,” she said of her campaign. “I had her voters to the polls, which she believes sales. manitarian values? I don’t know. I know a few people ask me whether I took Je- will make the difference in this race. But she’s betting that her pro-choice that there are certain basic things I was sus Christ as my personal lord and sav- “When I was a political science major, stance on abortion will especially galva- taught to believe in. One is that you have ior, but it was my party affiliation that I actually did my thesis on why people nize women voters. a responsibility, not just to you and your mattered.” didn’t vote,” she said. “My argument “For the most part, women my age and family, but you have a responsibility to She added that it could be more of a was that people didn’t really see a dif- older remember what it was like before your neighbor.” factor in a statewide race. ference between the candidates; it didn’t Roe v Wade,” she said. “They remember Berg’s parents were both first-genera- Likewise, Louisville Metro Council- really matter who won, because society that women died – died horrible septic tion Americans who moved to Louisville man Brandon Coan (D-8) and Jerry was relatively homogenous and the dif- deaths. They don’t want to go back there. from New York. Harold Berg went to Abramson, long-time mayor of Louis- ference between this person and that They may not agree with abortion, but medical school here and became a phy- ville and former Lieutenant Governor of person wasn’t really going to make that they don’t want women to die as a result sician and well-known mosaic artist. His Kentucky, don’t believe religion will be a much of an impact on anybody’s life.” of that choice.” murals hang all over town, including the factor. Not anymore. This election, Berg is marveling at how CenterStage auditorium. Berg still has a “In my judgment, it does not,” said “We now know that every vote matters her gender is proving to be a political basement closet chock full of his tiles. Abramson, who lives in Berg’s district – every vote matters,” she added, “and plus. Pearl Berg, a nurse, English teach- and is endorsing her. “It did not for me who you vote for matters. It matters a “The fact that I’m a woman makes a er and lawyer, “loved education,” her in my lieutenant governor’s race. It did lot.” huge difference,” she said. “For the first daughter said. not for me in my five mayoral races. I time in my life, I feel like maybe being a Both parents were active in Jewish think people will be much more inter- (Follow Community on Twitter @Com- woman is actually an advantage rather organizations “In every way, shape or ested in her on the issues.” munityLou.)

Lauren Gallicchio, social studies aca- Whittaker, who just returned from He wants Holocaust instruction in Ken- Teachers demic program consultant for the KDE, Poland, where he took part in the Class- tucky to be more than a dry recitation of continued from page 1 is working with the committee. rooms Without Borders seminar that the facts to a classroom full of students. Kentucky will become one of a hand- exposes teachers to the actual sites of “The teachers should be called to be high school teachers can access help ful of states to require Holocaust educa- the Shoah, said he hopes the committee more than historians when they’re in the with their Holocaust instruction. Gold- tion in its schools. will serve to “enrich” the KDE’s portal. classroom with the Holocaust,” he said. berg said the committee’s intent is mere- ly to refine that portal. “We’re not reinventing the wheel here; there are already wonderful curricula out there,” he said. “What we want is for teachers around the state to have access to high-quality guidelines for teaching the Holocaust.” The Kentucky Legislature, in its reg- ular session this year, passed the Ann Klein and Fred Gross Holocaust Educa- Volunteer tion Act, making Holocaust and geno- June 22, 2015 cide education mandatory in public mid- dle schools and high schools. Governor JFCS and The J Thank Our Sponsors* entucyne Health incluing Matt Bevin signed the act, which takes TITLE SPONSOR BEST BALL SPONSOR Jewish Hosital has many effect next year. Republic Bank A&M Electric volunteer oortunities at its The legislation’s passage capped a 15- Acco Inc. year lobbying effort, primarily by Fred BIRDIE SPONSOR Bill Yarmuth Louisville facilities that we are Kindred Healthcare Bruce Miller Whittaker and his students and par- Davis Jewelers seeing iniviuals to fulfill. ents from St. Francis of Assisi Catholic LINKS SPONSOR Elite Homes School in Louisville. Jewish Heritage Fund for Excellence Ellis and Badenhausen Orthapedics o matter whether you are The new law also enshrines a bench- Kosair Charities Fenwick Partners, LLC mark for what qualifies as a genocide: Jeff and Jennifer Tuvlin intereste in transorting atients CONTEST SPONSOR Metropolitan Housing Coalition The United Nations Convention on the Altman Insurance Mitch Greenfield to their area of service heling Prevention and Punishment of the Crime Blue Grass Motorsport Net Results Group, LLC family memers trac their of Genocide. Crowe, LLP Oasis Solutions Group Goldberg Simpson, LLC Ovasco Industries atients uring a roceure or Mutual of America Plaut & Associates PSC Porcini/Farmer Children’s Foundation, Inc. Ralph M. Green DMD sitting at the information es to Richard Shay ha er aitin SWEET SPOT SPONSOR Schwartz Insurance Group assist visitors we have a nee. Nancy and Sheldon Gilman Margie and Bob Kohn ist as Welenken CPAs IN-KIND SPONSORS Mnth ait r aan PAR SPONSOR Anytime Waste We look forward to ANONYMOUS Bill Collins Ford Lincoln of Louisville Lewis and Gladys Bass Family Charitable Foundation, Inc. Davis Jewelers Paylogic Duncan, Galloway, Egan and Greenwald hearing from you! UBS Financial Services, Inc. Golf Headquarters Duplicator Sales Heaven Hill Distilleries oac ai ieer Gladstein Law Firm, PLLC Salsarita’s Fresh Mexican Grill Judy and Bob Tiell irecor oleer ervice a Metro Dental *as of June 12, 2018 daiieer@ Hillsdale Furniture eceeal.org. For further information, please call o egi or voleer Diane Reece or Eleonora Isahakyan at 454-7795. eeriece oda.

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