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Published by the Jewish Community of Louisville, Inc. www.jewishlouisville.org Jewish Louisville Inside Local alumna of Florida high school speaks out after shootings community STORY ON PG. 8 FRIDAY Vol. 43, No. 2 | 8 Adar 5778 | February 23, 2018 Forman addresses anti-Semitism Jewish educator: Poland trips won’t change to fit Holocaust law By Lee Chottiner Community Editor

A professional educator who takes teachers and students to Poland, immers- ing them in experience, spoke out publicly against that country’s new law criminalizing claims of Polish complicity during the war. But Dr. Zipora “Tsipy” Gur, founder and executive director of Classrooms Without Borders, vowed to continue her organization’s work despite the law. She also refuses to censor its programming to accommodate a climate that is increas- ingly hostile to the idea that Poles played a part in murdering . “It’s even more important now to dou- ble what we do,” Gur said during a recent visit to Louisville. “I really feel like we have a responsibility now.” Ira Forman warned a Louisville audience that anti-Semitism is not going away, but Jewish communities must take care not to over or underesti- An Israeli and the daughter of survi- mate the threat. (Community photo by Tara Cocco) vors, Gur made her remarks during a program Sunday, February 11, at Temple Shalom. She was in town to promote her Former U.S. envoy lays out the dos and Pittsburgh-based organization to Jewish leaders here. In addition to Temple Shalom, she met don’ts for fighting hatred here and abroad with officials from the Jewish Heritage Fund for Excellence, the High School By Lee Chottiner of racism, all of which have their own unique standing the differences involves talking to for , The Temple and area Community Editor characteristics. the Jews living there as much, if not more, schools. To fight anti-Semitism, Forman laid out than following analytics. It involves reading Two Louisville instructors who teach Ira Forman stated the obvious: these steps: the newspapers in those countries and taking the Holocaust, Fred Whittaker and Ron “We are not going to end anti-Semitism,” he • Know how bad the problem is – The in news from many sources. Skillern, will travel with Gur to Poland said, “not in my lifetime, not in my children’s world is not returning to the 1930s when Na- • Enlist civil society: A country’s govern- this summer, both making their first trip lifetime, not in my great-great-grandchildren’s zism was ascending, he said, and European ment can be very responsive to the needs of to the country. lifetime. This is not rocket science.” Jewry in France, Great Britain and Germany its Jewish community and enact laws to pro- Gur’s remarks came days after Polish However, the expert on anti-Semitism did will not disappear. But some communities in tect it, but it’s not enough, Forman said. The President Andrzej Duda signed into a law offer a ray of hope to his Louisville audience: smaller countries under threat, such as those people themselves must treat anti-Semites an act criminalizing claims of complic- “We can push back.” in Eastern , could vanish. like pariahs. “If civil society is not with us, it’s ity by “the Polish Nation” during World That’s why Forman, who served in the • it right: Anti-Semitism doesn’t come over for us as a community.” War II. Violators face up to three years in Obama administration as the State Depart- exclusively from the political right or left, and • Taming the Internet: Figuring out how to prison. ment’s Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat it’s important to be as factual about the prob- suppress anti-Semitic indoctrination online, The law, which scholars believe could Anti-Semitism (SEAS), didn’t just give an as- lem as possible. “If you cry wolf,” Forman he said, is something that must happen. chill open discussion of the Holocaust sessment on global anti-Semitism when he said, “then when things happen that are truly • Relevant education: Teaching the next and the roles many Poles played in it, has spoke at The J on Tuesday, February 20, he bad, people will not listen to you anymore.” generation not to hate is vital. However, while been criticized by the U.S. and Israeli gov- laid out a point-by-point plan to “push back.” • The problem is complex: Anti-Semitism most European countries have mandatory ernments as well as Yad Vashem, the U.S. Speaking to about 50 people young and differs from country to country, Forman said. Holocaust education, young people see it as old, Forman said anti-Semitism is not like Hungarian anti-Semitism bears little resem- See POLAND on page 26 Islamophobia, homophobia or other forms blance to French anti-Semitism, and under- See FORMAN on page 26

STAY TUNED FOR ALL THE UPCOMING EVENTS 2 Community Y FEBRUARY 23, 2018 Y 8 ADAR 5778 THE DASHBOARD D’var Snapshot Is a major or minor holiday?

By Avrohom Litvin during the daylight For Community hours of this festival. Purim is also about The holiest day of the year is Yom Kippur, caring. For this rea- which is known in the Bible as Yom HaKi- son, we remember the purim. The happiest day of the year is Pu- needy by giving chari- rim, which is coming up in just a few days on ty to at least two needy Wednesday night, February 28, and Thurs- people during the day- day, March 1. light hours of Purim. The names of these festivals are quite simi- Rabbi Avrohom Litvin If you don’t meet any lar. Yom HaKipurim can be literally translat- poor people, place at ed as “Yom” – a day, “Ki” – like “Purim” – the least two coins in a charity box for those who Festival of Purim, as if to say that the great day are less fortunate. of Yom Kippur is somehow like, but not quite Purim is about sharing your joy. During the JOFEE Director Michael Fraade, center, joined a discussion with dinner guests during The J’s Tu as great as, the even greater holiday of holiday daylight hours of Purim, people gather with B’Shevat Seder, Sunday, January 28, in the Patio Gallery. Guests at the seder heard speakers of Purim. friends and family for a feast with wine. They address the subjects of conservation and waste reduction. Tu B’Shevat is the Jewish new year How can this be? sing, laugh, have fun together. Traditionally, for trees. (Community photo by Tara Cocco) Everyone knows that Yom Kippur is a ma- the Purim feast lasts well into the evening. jor day on the Jewish calendar. It is the day Regarding the question of Purim being a that Jews resolve to be better. With those reso- minor or major holiday, the sages of the Ka- lutions, we hope G-d will forgive any sins we balah write, what Yom Kippur can accom- Candles may have committed and bless us for a good plish only through fasting and afflicting the Here are the candle lighting times for in March: and sweet year. body, Purim can accomplish with food, wine • March 2 @ 6:19 • March 23 @ 7:40 But when G-d saved the people of and joy. In this context, Purim is even greater • March 9 @ 6:26 • March 30 @ 7:46 in the Purim story, the Jews were estranged. than Yom Kippur. • March 16 @ 7:33 They had sinned. They were not in a holy The commentaries point to another ele- state. Yet G-d still saved them and turned their ment that these two days share, albeit in in- sadness into joy and gladness. verted order. The fast of Yom Kippur is pre- Purim is, indeed, a major holiday. It shows ceded by a to eat and drink. Purim us the eternal lesson that G-d is connected to begins with a fast, which is followed by a mitz- Contacts us and loves us and will protect us and pro- vah to eat and drink. Got a story idea? A letter? A gripe? A Administrative Coordinator David Mays vide for us, not just based on our individual The sages draw allusion to each of the fes- kudo? can handle all circulation questions. He actions, but because of our innate connection tivals, such as showing the connection from Send it along to Community Edi- can be reached at dmays@jewishlouis- and bond to him. Purim to Pesach, for on both we emerged tor Lee Chottiner at lchottiner@- ville.org or 502-238-2770. How does one celebrate so awesome a day? from bondage to freedom. Purim is also com- ishlouisville.org. You can also call Lee Got an item for the Community eblast? at 502-238-2783. Send it to weeklyupdate@jewishlou- A few key ways were ordained by the sages. pared to , for the books of the Not getting your paper? Want to sub- isville.org. The first is to listen to the miraculous story. living and the dead were opened and awaiting scribe? Put your subscription on hold? Head to your , temple or G-d’s judgment on both of those days. center and hear the whole Megillah. The Indeed, Purim is a great day with major sig- story is traditionally read both Wednesday nificance and the happiest day of the Jewish evening and Thursday morning. When Ha- calendar. Happy Purim to one and all. man’s name is mentioned in the reading, chil- Deadlines dren twirl graggers (noisemakers) and adults (Rabbi Avrohom Litvin is the regional director Deadlines matter, especially for news- day, March 23. stamp their feet to eradicate his evil name. of Chabad of Kentucky.) papers. Got a news item for the March Submitting an item for Community’s Purim is about friendship and community. Community? Send it in by Wednesday, weekly eblast? 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WWW.JEWISHLOUISVILLE.ORG 4 Community Y FEBRUARY 23, 2018 Y 8 ADAR 5778 JFCS announces its 2018 MOSAIC Award honorees; ceremony planned

By staff and releases “Many new businesses only have a small tion oncologist specializing in brain tumors day, Gourmet, Food and Wine, The New York budget for marketing,” Navigate Director and pediatric radiation oncology. Woo is a Daily News and Southern Living. Five leading international Americans – the Cynthia Brown said in a prepared statement. founding member of the Gfoundation, which • Seema Sheth is head coach of Louisville City FC, a visionary “By introducing our businesses to the people works to eliminate hunger in Kentucky, par- a successful finan- for educational justice, a culinary genius, a attending the MOSAIC Awards, we hope to ticularly focusing on homebound seniors in cial representative at financial advisor and young community lead- generate interest in the products and services Louisville. Northwestern Mu- er, and a pioneering physician and nonprofit they provide and create new clients for them.” • James O’Connor tual. A graduate from founder – will be recognized for their achieve- This year’s recipients come from diverse became Louisville KCD, Sheth earned ments with the 2018 MOSAIC Awards. backgrounds: City FC’s first head a bachelor’s degree This year’s recipients are Moshe Ohayon • Moshe Ohayon coach in 2014. Under in theater and spent from Israel, Dr. Shiao Woo from Malaysia, is the founder and him, the team won time working for Star- James O’Connor from Ireland, Anoosh Shari- executive director of the United Soccer bucks in store and op- at from Iran, and Seema Sheth of Indian and Educational Justice, League Champion- Seema Sheth erational management. Sudanese decent. a nonprofit organiza- ship in 2017. Off the She also modeled in Los Angeles while getting They will accept their honors during on tion that designs and field, O’Connor is her MBA. Realizing that financial matters May 17 awards dinner at the new Omni Ho- implements educa- committed to con- need to be taught to students much earlier in tel – a fundraising event that benefits Jewish tional programs for James O’Connor structing a new soccer- life, she founded Adulting Academy, an edu- Family & Career Services (JFCS). high-potential stu- specific stadium in the Butchertown area cational service in Louisville that teaches high The MOSAIC Awards honor international dents in underserved close to downtown. He has put down roots in school students the financial skills to become Americans who have made significant contri- Moshe Ohayon areas in Louisville. He Louisville and has a contract through 2020 to thriving, independent adults. butions to their professions, and to the local utilizes student volun- remain as coach. The Jewish Heritage Fund for Excellence is and global communities. teers, some of whom participate in his other • Anoosh Shariat the title sponsor of the MOSAIC Awards and To date, The MOSAIC Awards have recog- programs through the Louisville Tutoring is a hospitality genius. WLKY 32 is the media sponsor. PharMerica, nized 62 international Americans for making Agency, which he also founded and continues The chef at Anoosh Heaven Hill, Churchill Downs and Louisville Louisville a “richer and more interesting city,” as the managing partner. Bistro and Anoosh Public Media also are major sponsors of the said JFCS Executive Director Judy Freun- • Dr. Shiao Woo Nosh, he has been program. Terri and Steve Bass are the event’s dlich Tiell in a prepared statement. is the medical direc- recognized with a honorary chairs and Ellen Shapira is chairing “JFCS was founded to assist newcomers to tor of Louisville Cy- “Best Chef” honor the event committee. Louisville, and this event honors its original berKnife and profes- by Louisville Maga- Tickets to the event are $150 per person, mission,” Tiell said. sor and chairman of zine, and his food has and table sponsorships begin at $2,000. For A cocktail reception will start at 5 p.m. the Department Radi- been described as a reservations, contact Beverly Bromley, JFCS and will feature a showcase of new micro- ation Oncology, Uni- Anoosh Shariat “flawless delight” by The director of development, at 502-452-6341, ext. businesses that have received training and versity of Louisville Courier-Journal. He was the first chef from 223 or [email protected]. financial assistance from the JFCS Navigate School of Medicine. A Kentucky to appear on the Food Network, Enterprise Center. board-certified radia- and has been featured in Food Arts, USA To- Dr. Shiao Woo THANK YOU!

The Federation, in conjunction with the Harold Grinspoon Foundation and the Jewish Heritage Fund for Excellence, launched the LIFE & LEGACY program in Louisville on April 1, 2017 to transform charitable giving for future generations of Jewish Louisville. As a community, Louisville committed to secure 162 legacy gifts in 12 months.

WE DID IT! As of February 16, 2018, 178 donor commitments have been received by the JCL, with an estimated value of over $3.8 million in anticipated gifts. We thank these donors for including the Louisville Jewish Community organizations as a beneficiary in their will, trust, retirement account or life insurance policy. Now is the perfect time to consider your legacy and ensure a vibrant Jewish Louisville. Join your community members and endow your values through LIFE & LEGACY today. To arrange a no-obligation, confidential conversation, please contact Jennifer Tuvlin, LIFE & LEGACY Coordinator, at502-238-2735 or [email protected].

Anonymous (18) Cybil Flora The Kronenberg Family Rona Roberts Judy Freundlich Tiell Billy Altman Judy Freundlich Tiell David and Phyllis Leibson Marylee and Armand Rothschild Robert Tiell Rabbi David and Ya’ala Ariel-Joel Debbie and Alan Friedman Jennifer Leibson Renee z”l and John Rothschild Jeffrey and Jennifer Tuvlin Arlene and Bruce Belman Michael B Friedman S. Ross Lerner Martin and Michele Ruby Al Ungar Shellie Benovitz Stacy Gordon-Funk and Don Funk Louis Levy z”l and Wilma Probst Levy Carol Savkovich Howard and Sara Wagner Rabbi Jonathan Biggs Sheldon and Nancy Gilman Cantor David A. Lipp and Matt and Cindy Schwartz Karen and Jay Waldman Leigh and Russ Bird Matt and Lisa Goldberg Rabbi Laura Metzger Geraldine Shaffer Barth A. Weinberg Marsha P. Bornstein Jane Goldstein Avrohom and Golda Litvin Phyllis and Michael Shaikun Beverly Weinberg H. Edwin Bornstein Richard and Ellen Goldwin Rabbi Chaim and Fraidy Litvin Linda Shapiro and Robert Taylor David Weinberg Christopher and Sarah Brice Douglas S. Gordon Rabbi Shmully and Duby Litvin Shane O’Koon Shaps and Howard Shaps Edward and Elaine Weinberg Beverly Bromley Frankye K. Gordon Judith and Martin Margulis Keith and Karen Sherman Scott and Hunter Weinberg Brenda N. Bush Harold L. Gordon Janet and Sonny Meyer Robin Silverman Leonard Wexler Cynthia Canada Jordan and Abby Green Ian Mutchnick Joan Simunic Carol and Jacob Wishnia Keiley and Sharon Caster Ruth and Ron Greenberg Stephanie Mutchnick Larry and Adele Singer Amy T. Wisotsky Marc and Shannon Charnas Muriel B. Handmaker Paula and Keiron O’Connell Deborah Slosberg Rabbi Michael and Heidi Wolk Edwin Cohen and Dafna Schurr Michael and Carol Heideman Charles and Sarah O’Koon Rabbi Robert Slosberg Dr. Marvin and Renee Yussman Amy and Matt Doctrow Sidney and Barbara Isaacs Hymson Houston M. Oppenheimer Larry & Melinda M. Snyder Yonatan and Lisa Yussman Dr. Richard Edelson and Donna Smith Jennifer Jacobson Peter Pearlman Carol M. Snyder Arnold J. Zegart Mark and Joan Epstein Kathy and Matthew Karr Aaron and Jana Pedowitz Shiela Steinman Wallace Carol L. Zegart William and Dora Esakov Lisa and Robert Klein Lenae and Jordan Price Robin and Stephen Stratton Bernard and Rhoda Faller Jay and Karen Klempner Betsy and Mark Prussian Michael Hymson and Karen Strauss Dr. and Mrs. Russ Farmer Julie Kling Lisa and Peter Resnik Rebecca Ruby Swansburg Jon L. Fleischaker and Kim Greene Margie and Bob Kohn Howard B. Rice Leni Z. Sweet FEBRUARY 23, 2018 Y 8 ADAR 5778 Y Community 5 House bill would mandate Holocaust instruction in Kentucky schools

By Lee Chottiner Florida, Illinois, New Jersey, California, Mich- ment to an old bill, which was passed in 2005.” The bill contains no financial impact be- Community Editor igan, Indiana, New York and Rhode Island as The amended bill requires every public cause an optional state-approved Holocaust the only states that mandate some degree of middle and high school curriculum to include curriculum already exists. Legislation that would require public mid- Holocaust or genocide education. instruction on the Holocaust and other cases “It shouldn’t cost anything,” Marzian said. dle schools and high schools in Kentucky “It’s nice that we are in the forefront,” said of genocide, “as defined by the United Nations Rep. John “Bam” Carney, R-Campbellsville, to teach the Holocaust is working its way Rep. Mark Hart, R-Falmouth, another of the Convention on the Prevention and Punish- the bill’s prime sponsor, could not be reached through the state House. bill’s co-sponsors, “but it’s sad that so many ment of the Crime of Genocide.” for comment. The Ann Klein and Fred Gross Holocaust [states] are not paying attention.” The original bill specifically named other Hart became interested in Holocaust edu- Education Act, as it is titled, honoring two Fred Whittaker, a social studies teacher at acts of genocide including the disputed Arme- cation after listening to survivors speak. He’s Louisville Holocaust survivors, was pending St. Francis Assisi School in Louisville who nian genocide by Turkey in 1915. Turkey has even brought them to Falmouth to speak to before the House Committee on Appropria- teaches the Holocaust, said he and his stu- long resisted any claim that it was guilty of students there. tions and Revenue on Sunday, but has already dents have been longtime advocates for the genocide. “With people in society trying to deny the passed the Committee on Education by a bill. Marzian said the reference to the U.N. lan- Holocaust, we wanted to make sure children unanimous vote. “It’s actually fruit of labor that began 13 guage on genocide is an acceptable compro- in this state were taught the Holocaust, so it’s Rep. Mary Lou Marzian, D-Louisville, a years ago,” Whittaker said. “My students initi- mise. never repeated.” co-sponsor of the bill, expressed hope that it ated the most recent chapter last April when “It gets our foot in the door,” she said. “We could pass the House as early as this week. we approached our legislators and attempted can get this going then keep it going if we don’t If it becomes law, Kentucky would join to build bipartisan support for an amend- get everything we want the first time around.”

KI planning its first Shabbat service on the city’s East End in March

By Lee Chottiner Wolk said he sees a need to serve families people who come to the service will be KI Highlands, just a few blocks from one anoth- Community Editor that have moved to the East End, away from members or even planning to join the congre- er, since KI made the move in 1964. older, more established Jewish neighbor- gation. He expects most of the worshippers While this is the first KI Shabbat service in Next month, for the first time in its histo- hoods, and perhaps don’t attend services as that day to be from the East End, though it the East End, other than , Wolk ry, Keneseth Israel Congregation will hold a often because they live farther from the syna- will be “open to all,” according to the publicity. and Farmer left open the possibility that it Shabbat service on Louisville’s East End. gogues. Currently only one Louisville congregation, won’t be the last. The East End Shabbat, as it is being billed, “What if there were a local option for them? The Temple (Reform) is located on the East “I think we’ll see what the reception is and is slated for 10 a.m., Saturday, March 3, at the he asked. End. Both Conservative congregations – KI how people respond to it,” Wolk said. Bridgepointe Swim & Tennis Club in Pros- He said there will be no expectation that and Adath Jeshurun – have been in the upper pect, a kosher Kiddush will follow. Rabbi Mi- chael Wolk will lead. There will not be a Fri- day night service at that location. Services at the KI building, led by Cantor Sharon Hordes, will go on as usual. KI leaders tamped down suggestions that the service is somehow a test run for a future move to the East End. “We’re just excited to have Shabbat in a new place,” Wolk said. KI Co-President Sarah Farmer said the ser- vice is an opportunity to bring Shabbat wor- ship to a sector of the Conservative commu- nity that does not live within walking distance of the synagogue. The opportunity presented itself when Mark and Robin Wolff, KI members who live on the East End, offered to host the rabbi and his family and secure space at Bridgepoint for the service. Hope & Healing A Community Celebration of Life Join us to remember and celebrate the lives of people who died a violent death by homicide, suicide or accident We’re CPA strategists! Sunday, March 4, 2018 Muhammad Ali Center, 144 North Sixth Street, 6th Floor, Louisville When you put Welenken CPAs on your team, you 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. – Healing Space and Memorial Display gain a partner that is focused on your overall Individuals, families and children are invited to bring photos and/or mementos of the person(s) who died to financial well-being. be included in a memorial display. A variety of art materials will be provided for creating memorial pages and other symbols of hope and remembrance. Counselors and trained volunteers will be available to assist. Please join us for refreshments, music and time for reflection leading up to the Remembrance Ceremony. Specializing in personalized accounting services 5:45 p.m. – Remembrance Ceremony for businesses, associations, and individuals, Participants will gather in the Healing Space for readings, music and messages of hope, honoring and celebrating we are ready to go to work for you. the lives of those being remembered. We will hear from survivors how they have coped and moved forward after experiencing sudden and tragic loss. The Ali Center will be open to participants for self guided tours from 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. at no cost.

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Email your comments to: Community, Last summer, when I first saw a pic- This is not an anti-Poland column. I Letters to the editor, Lee Chottiner, at ture of a half-submerged menorah, a have visited the country. I have met and [email protected]. monument to the Kielce pogrom in Po- Human talked to children and grandchildren To submit items to Newsmakers, Around Town or land, something about it struck me as of Poles who risked everything to save Lifecycle, please email them to newspapercolumns@ ominous. Resources Jewish lives. (More than 6,700 Poles jewishlouisville.org. My wife, Rabbi Beth Jacowitz Chot- are named by Yad Vashem as Righteous tiner, had just returned from Poland, Among the Nations.) where she served as spiritual leader for a Lee Chottiner One night, I literally danced in the Classrooms Without Borders Holocaust- streets of Krakow with young Poles EDITORIAL STAFF related study seminar. Her group – stu- at the annual Festival. Lee Chottiner dents, teachers and lay leaders – visited Things have changed since then, but I Editor Kielce, where on July 4, 1946, more than believe many of those young people re- 502-238-2783, [email protected] a full year after World War II, at least 42 clear how the new law will affect Holo- main outwardly thinking and don’t har- Kristy Benefield Jews were murdered and 40 more were caust scholarship and research. bor medieval hatred. Community Subscriptions wounded, the result of a blood libel ru- Nevertheless, critics of the law say it The Israeli daily Haaretz reported that 502-238-2739, [email protected] mor. will have a chilling effect on discussions 70 and Poles – longtime advo- It was hardly an isolated incident. In of the Holocaust, and the roles many cates for closer relations between the Ben Goldenberg Poles played in it. 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One of the land was one of the few countries – oth- Similar acts occurred in other towns country’s largest commercial radio sta- ers being the Netherlands, Denmark and BOARD OF DIRECTORS and villages, compelling thousands of tions suspended a journalist who wrote Bulgaria – where resistance efforts were Jon Fleischaker Jews who had survived the Holocaust to about the “war with the Jews.” The state- made to save Jews. Board Chair flee the country, rather than try to return owned television station apologized to And yes, Auschwitz-Birkenau, Treblin- to their homes. the Israeli ambassador for a tweet al- ka, Majdanek Chelmno, Belzec and So- JCL SENIOR STAFF The Menorah monument was de- leging that Jewish opposition to the law bibor were all Nazi death camps located Sara Wagner signed to symbolize Jews coming up was part of an attempt to seize Polish in Poland, not Polish death camps. property. President & Chief Executive Officer from the earth, i.e. persevering. To me, Even so, there were Poles who were though, recent events show it in a com- The new law doesn’t come as a com- complicit in Nazi atrocities: Poles who Stacy Gordon-Funk pletely different light. The nine-prong plete surprise. Matt Goldberg, director informed on hidden Jews, who drove Senior Vice President of Philanthropy candelabra seems to be sinking into of Louisville’s Jewish Community Rela- trains to death camps ... or worse. They Maury Young the cobblestone, a Jewish Titanic in its tions Council, along with American Jew- have blood on their hands. Kielce teach- Vice President and Chief Financial Officer death throes, posing a stark warning to ish Committee representatives, met with es this. the Jews of Poland, and elsewhere in the Polish general consul in Chicago last No country is all good or all bad, and Thomas Wissinger October. The “number one issue,” Gold- Vice President, JCC Programs & Operations Eastern Europe. no country should forever sleep in the The Polish parliament has passed, berg recalled, was the Jewish communi- dirt for the sins committed by past gen- Shayne Brill and Polish President Andrzej Duda has ty’s use of the term “Polish death camp.” erations. Senior Director of Marketing, Communications signed into law, a disturbing act that This law is hardly an outlier. Similar Neither should they get to whitewash & Engagement would criminalize claims of Polish acts already exist in Ukraine, Lithuania history. Tax deductible contributions may be sent to complicity in the Holocaust. Poles spe- and Latvia, and more could be on their So warns the sinking menorah. Community, 3600 Dutchmans Lane, Louisville, KY 40205 cifically object to the term “Polish death way. camps.” We are witnessing a rise of officially (Lee Chottiner is the editor of the Jewish Violation of the new law could result sanctioned Holocaust revisionism, dis- Louisville Community.) in up to three years in prison. It is un- torting the truth and making the teasing © 2017 JEWISH COMMUNITY OF LOUISVILLE, INC. of fact from fiction harder than ever. FEBRUARY 23, 2018 Y 8 ADAR 5778 Y Community 7 Why Houston makes me hopeful

A few weeks ago, my daughter and I dwellings higher off the ground or leave. fornia from wildfires. met with Karyn Moskowitz, director of Many have decided to not return to their The aftermath of the hurricane was New Roots, about volunteer opportuni- homes, including a childhood friend, one of many issues and topics explored ties. Our conversation turned to the dif- Leah Wishnia Mueller, who was among in Houston. Connecting and energizing ference between direct and indirect ser- Sara’s View those sharing their stories at the confer- the next generation in Jewish life specifi- vice. ence. I asked Leah how she and her fam- cally through education and engagement Is it more important to help in a hands- ily were holding up (this was the third was another prominent topic. I have at- on way or to provide financial support, Sara Klein flood she has experienced). She said she tended many conferences over the years. ensuring the infrastructure can support Wagner will be fine. It is the elderly Holocaust This week in Houston, I noticed that the work? Is one more important than survivors she works with at Houston’s BBYO seemed to be on the tips of ev- the other? Jewish Family Service that she worries eryone’s tongue’s. Most striking were the We agreed that hands-on help is im- about. causal and formal references to personal portant; it makes a difference and it feels were trapped on the second floor. She Many families now face tough choices BBYO experiences leading to a career in good. However, we agreed that without shared the terrifying story of strangers that affect providing children with Jew- the Jewish community, which is my story financial support, the mission cannot be rescuing her family as she walked with ish experiences: summer camp, religious too. This gave me great confidence that met. one of her 8-month-old twins strapped education, etc. Understandably, many we are creating the right platform for the On my recent visit to Houston for a to her chest in waste-high water. She cannot make Jewish life a priority right next generation. Right now, twenty-two Jewish Federations of North America described two strangers in a Toyota Ta- now. Jewish Louisville teens are with BBYO conference, I saw how both types of ser- coma truck with a canoe tied to the back, Our tradition teaches us about kind- Director Kari Semel at an international vice are shaping the aftermath of Hur- which her husband and friend rode in. ness, , mitzvot, caring and convention with 3000 teens in Orlando. ricane Harvey. Houston will feel the Just a few days later, she and other pro- leadership to save one life is to save the These teens will become future leaders devastation of Harvey for years to come. fessionals were back at the JCC offering world. Everyone can make a difference; of our community. They have their own Houston’s Jewish community primarily all-day childcare with meals provided, everyone can be someone’s hero. It is dreams and will draw upon their experi- lives in a two-mile radius hit hard by the so that parents could begin the painstak- clear from Houston’s experience that ences as they embrace leadership posi- hurricane. We visited the Evelyn Ruben- ing process of cleaning up the damage helping hands are needed and financial tions in the Jewish community. stein JCC, saw significant damage to the including putting their families’ belong- commitment is imperative. My trip to Houston reinforced the im- building and watched a time-lapsed se- ings in the front yard for trash removal. Our Federation, like Houston’s and portance of supporting the communal curity video of the water rising, eventu- The Jewish Houston community has others across North America, ensure infrastructure to ensure that our core ally breaking the walls. While communal received generous support from around that the core needs of Jews are met. We needs (including BBYO) are cared for as professionals and provided com- the country and the world. So far, $20 step up in times of crisis and need. This well as to respond when crisis arise. fort and help to others, many of those million has been raised, but an addi- year alone, JFNA, through Federation same leaders also lost their own homes. tional $20 million is still needed. Fami- donors, has supported the aftermath of (Sara Klein Wagner is president and CEO One young mother evacuated her two- lies in Jewish Houston are faced with an hurricanes Harvey and Irma, and the de- of the Jewish Community of Louisville.) story house when her family and friends immediate choice: $200,000 to lift their struction of URJ Camp Newman in Cali-

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By Lee Chottiner watched the videos and seen the photos, Community Editor and I still can’t quite comprehend what I am seeing. The children and teachers Few Louisvillians took the news about who we are remembering here tonight last week’s shootings at Marjory Stone- are my family’s friends and neighbors. I man Douglas High School in Parkland, am devastated. Florida, harder than Dr. Judith Dano- “But I also think this an opportunity,” vitch, and for good reason. she continued. “There are over 10,000 A professor of psychology at the Uni- Stoneman Douglas alumni and all of versity of Louisville and a religious them are under age 45. My classmates schoolteacher at Louisville Beit Sefer and I are mobilizing, and we are joining Yachad (LBSY), Danovitch is a 1996 with other organizations to take action graduate of that high school. against gun violence. We have the mo- “This is where I went and my sister mentum and the power to effect a real went,” Danovitch told Community. “It’s change.” a wonderful public, non-magnet school, She isn’t the only Marjory Stoneman the kind of school people move to the Douglas alumnus in Louisville. Seth area for. My parents still live a short Krinsky, a 2005 graduate who moved walk away.” here last summer with his wife and baby So when she learned of the news girl, connected with Danovitch through Wednesday, February 14, within hours Dr. Judith Danovitch, a 1996 graduate of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, the Facebook group. He has an #MSD- Danovitch and other alumni were or- Florida, scene of the recent mass shooting, spoke at a February 16 vigil for the victims at the Strong hashtag on his profile. ganizing a closed Facebook group that First Unitarian Church of Louisville. (Photo by Nick Noles) Describing himself as a “frustrated has since signed up more than 11,000 human being,” Krinsky, a software ad- alumni, parents and teachers and oth- group wants to take political action. this country, but I can’t say I was active ministrator, said he is looking for ways ers connected to Stoneman Douglas. It’s There are healthy debates at the page, until this [past] week.” to “find comfort and make change.” purpose is to help the high school com- Danovitch said, and some alumni prefer Since the shootings, Danovitch also “The group shows there are more munity connect, help and perhaps act. to organize blood drives or fundraisers, has offered herself for interviews and people, equally and unequally impacted, “It’s just become larger than anything whatever addresses the Parkland com- speeches about her high school and with the common factor of going to this I could have imagined,” she said. munity’s needs. about gun violence. She has given in- school, that want change,” Krinsky said Since then, the members have orga- Many others, though, including Dano- terviews to two local TV stations. She in an instant message to Community. nized meet-ups and vigils around the vitch, all frustrated by the rash of gun spoke at a recent vigil for the victims at He said the alumni are looking for country, drawing scores, even hundreds, violence, are taking political action. the First Unitarian Church of Louisville. ways to memorialize those who were af- of people. “I research children,” she said. “It She’s even given an interview to an Eng- fected by the shootings while keeping an “This community is an empowered would be hypocritical of me to say that lish language radio program in Seoul, eye on the “greater issues.” community, and this school has some I care about child development and not South Korea. “The group (for most part) is a way for very successful graduates,” Danovitch care about the safety of the children in “This has been a surreal 48 hours for us who feel helpless to unify, find grief said. “I’m not surprised that there’s 60 our schools.” me,” she said at the church vigil. “I’ve and help.” people getting together in Denver, and She hasn’t always been active. there [were] 500 signed up for a pro- “I became an activist last Wednesday,” gram in New York. It’s just amazing.” Danovitch said. “I always supported Not everyone who joins the Facebook people fighting against gun violence in Meanwhile, in Israel… In light of the horrific tragedy at Mar- jory Stoneman Douglass High School this past week I found it interesting to see some of the reactions in the media. One response, though, was especially JCRC Scene thought provoking. Former Arkansas Gov. Mike Hucka- bee, in response to the shooting, said Matt Goldberg that we (meaning the United States) should follow Israel’s lead to prevent an- other tragedy. The idea being that Israel, in its years of experience with terror- shootings here. ism, has mastered the art of preventing One would have to think that access to shootings like the one we saw in Florida. guns is why we continue to mourn vic- Unfortunately, part of Huckabee’s as- tims of senseless mass shootings. Until sumption is correct. Israel has dealt our elected leaders consider laws that with many terrorist attacks throughout would limit who gets guns and what the years, providing Israel with the ex- types they get, we will continue to see perience needed for proper prevention more senseless shootings. techniques that have minimized (but not eliminated) the risk of something Iranian provocations like this happening there. Israel’s intel- A few weeks ago, for the first time, Helping You Shine as Long ligence gathering, security check points, Iran and Israel had a direct military the strategic cooperation of police and confrontation. Iran launched a sophis- and Bright as You Can the army all play a part in making Israel ticated drone from Syria into Israeli as safe as it is. airspace, Israel subsequently shot down Serious illness can strike any person, at any stage of life. But there is a MAJOR difference be- the drone and attacked the Iranian base tween Israel and the United States, one But, thankfully, Hosparus Health is always there to help with from where it was launched. Syria shot that really undermines the comparison: the answers and care you need. And, the best part about it? down one of the attacking planes (over the ease of access to guns. Israeli territory) and Israel responded We’re right in your backyard! Actually, it is quite difficult to obtain a with a series of attacks against Syrian gun for a private citizen in Israel. There anti-aircraft batteries destroying up to Our local, compassionate, Care Teams of doctors, nurses, are background checks to obtain a pri- half of all they possess. vate weapon, and you must provide a social workers, chaplains, CNAs, counselors and volunteers Neither Israel nor Iran want a ma- valid reason to get approval. As Ameri- jor military confrontation (at least, not provide: cans who love Israel and often travel now), so it must be assumed that Iran there, we can be taken aback by seeing vastly underestimated Israel’s response. • Pain and Symptom Management soldiers everywhere carrying weapons But it is an example of how quickly a • Hospice and Palliative Care and we might think that this is represen- small confrontation can explode unin- tative of a society filled with guns, but it • Specialized Care for the Seriously Ill tentionally into something bigger. is just not true. Iran and their proxies have men and • Grief Counseling and Spiritual Support While I am not an expert on Israeli many missiles aimed at Israel, and Israel culture, I would imagine they have the • We Honor Veterans Program appears to be willing to lash out at Iran. same percentage of mentally ill people Let us hope this latest conflagration is there as here. 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By Mary-Kate Smith appreciative. Everyone also enjoyed the speak- For Community er they heard.” One attendee said, “I appreciated the inti- The Major Gifts Herzlian Events, a new ap- mate setting and opportunity for every person proach to fundraising in Jewish Louisville, around the table to participate.” just wrapped up its inaugural season, and the For Branson, participation played a big part organizers are pleased with the results. in the event she attended, which was hosted by “These events are about creating commu- the Campaign Co-Chairs Jerry and Madeline nity,” said Julie Hollander, director of women’s Abramson and Ariel and Faina Kronenberg. philanthropy and outreach at the Louisville “The best part was when people from Jewish Federation, the professional organizer our community that I have known for years for the event. “The goal was to provide an inti- shared stories about their favorite author,” mate setting for major donors to come togeth- Branson said. er to discuss a topic of interest and socialize At the event, she learned that one attendee’s with others that they might not see or speak parents were Holocaust survivors. Another with on a regular basis.” shared that her son is a writer, while a third The home-hosted dinners and lunches Kate Latts (left) was one of the guests at the Herzlian event that featured University of Kentucky President Eli Capi- discussed her favorite painter. were designed to provide a more intimate set- louto. (Community photo by Tara Cocco) “Everyone had a chance to share a story,” ting for such conversations. a national board member of Stand With Us; in Louisville. she said. JOFEE Director Michael Fraade kicked and University of Kentucky President Eli Cap- “These events are about connecting to oth- The Federation plans to host the Herzlian off the season, speaking about the “Roots of ilouto. ers in the community,” Branson said, “We Events again next year. ” and University of Louisville While this is the first year Louisville has wanted to give people the chance to meet new Potentially, the Federation will hold fewer Professor Ranen -Sherman’s concluded hosted Herzlian events, the tradition dates people and get to know others better. We want dinners with a slightly larger number of it with “Graven Images: The Provocations of back to Theodor Herzl himself. to connect them through meaningful con- participants at each event, maintaining the Jewish Cartoonists and Graphic Novelists.” In the late 19th century, the journalist, play- versation about their Jewish community and vibrant and intimate settings of the 2017-18 The other speakers were Cantors David wright and father of modern held the strong desire they have to give back to the season. Lipp and Sharon Hordes; Rabbi Gary Zola, similar events to promote discussion among community.” Branson thanked all the hosts and hostess- executive director of the Jacob Rader Mar- Jewish leaders from many backgrounds and Survey responses showed Branson, Hol- es who stepped up, making the series happen. cus Center of the American Jewish Archives; fields. The discussions were said to affect the lander and others the success and positive im- “The major givers are hard at work trying Abigail Glogower, curator of Jewish collec- Zionist vision for the future State of Israel. pact of the events. to make the Louisville Jewish Community the tions and the Jewish Community Archive at Shellie Branson, who served as a Major “Through the surveys, we learned that ev- best it can be,” she said. the Filson Historical Society; Charles Glick, Gifts Herzlian Event co-chair with Karen eryone really enjoyed the event they attended,” a national council member of the American Abrams, said they adapted the Herzlian Branson said. “The food was amazing. The Israel Public Affairs Committee, Sheri Ross, events idea, deciding it would also work well hosts were welcoming, and the guests were

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By Lee Chottiner things out.” Community Editor That religious balancing act has continued down through the years. Adath Israel became As the members of Adath Israel were about a founding member of the Union of American to consecrate their first synagogue in 1848, on Hebrew Congregations (now known as the Fourth Street, not everyone was happy. Union for Reform ), and the first to Some proclaimed the synagogue – the first use , the movement’s earliest built in Kentucky – as one of the most beauti- prayer book, in its worship services. ful buildings in Louisville. Others dismissed it The founders of Brith Shalom in 1880, Ger- as an “awful barn.” man Jews more recently arrived in America, Few people, though, were as upset as I. wanted a synagogue where they could wor- Wolf, who didn’t like the fact that a melodion ship in German and wear their bowlers to (small organ) was installed in the synagogue services. Services at Adath Israel, by that time, for the dedication. were in English. According to minutes from one congrega- And when the two congregations “consoli- tional meeting, Wolf was fined for using “in- dated” in 1977 (to this day, they do not use Rabbi Joe Rooks Rapport is pictured here with artifacts from the old Brith Sholom building in the archive of The temperate language.” the word merger) to form The Temple, the Temple, which is celebrating its 175th anniversary this year. Rapport said The Temple, which regularly showcases its In other words, according to Rabbi Joe presidents of Adath Israel and Brith Sholom historic artifacts, is putting even more on display this year to mark the congregation’s history, tradition and notable figures through the years. (Community photo by Lee Chottiner) Rooks Rapport, “he threatened to burn the continued to serve until the end of their terms building down if they didn’t get that BLANK – two years. Then the new congregation elect- by the governor, on January 12, 1843. are housed in this room, organ out.” ed a new president. Activities will continue March 23 with the There are displays of historic artifacts from The synagogue was consecrated – without The transition was complete, said Jay Wald- Isaac Mayer Wise Shabbat, which marks the the history of the congregation, and even the the organ – though the congregation finally man, a member of the 175th anniversary com- birthday of the founder of in Reform movement itself. installed one 10 years later. mittee, and a past president of The Temple. America and a pivotal player in the history of One item under glass is the silver mortar Rapport thinks the story encapsulates the “I grew up in Brith Sholom,” Waldman the congregation. (He was offered the pulpit trough used to lay the cornerstone of the Plum nature of The Temple, the descendant congre- said, “but this is where I go, and that’s just all here.) A historic classical Reform service is Street Temple in Cincinnati – a gift from an gation of Adath Israel and of Brith Sholom, there is to it.” planned as well as an archival display paying old member. which is celebrating its 175th anniversary this homage to the history of the congregation. Asked why the trough is here instead of year. The Temple is marking its milestone an- The anniversary committee also is plan- Cincinnati, where the Rauh American Jew- “From our beginning, we’ve always been niversary this year with a series of activities ning to set up a photo gallery in the atrium, ish Archives is based, Rapport quipped that moving to liturgical and musical reform,” said that celebrate its past while looking to the fu- showcasing all 16 ordained rabbis who have he will gladly send it there when they send to Rapport, citing as evidence the introduction ture. served the congregation, said Lori Holland, Louisville the remains of Isaac Mayer Wise. of the organ – something traditional syna- In fact, the observances began in January chair of the anniversary committee. He loves to talk about historical figures who gogues of that time didn’t have. with the Founders Day Shabbat, which marks Finally, the main celebration will take place populate the congregation’s history: B. H. Got- But, Rapport added, “we’ve always worked the date the Adath Israel charter was signed the weekend of May 12. Plans are still being thelf, for instance, the firsthazen (spiritual made, but one of the highlights will be the leader) of the congregation, and Abraham burning of The Temple’s mortgage. Tandler the first parnas (president). The theme of the weekend will be Temple Back then, presidents wielded considerably Generations, said Holland. Families with two more power than they do today. Tandler could or three generations in the congregation will require members to attend services or funer- be encouraged to attend, and children will pa- als. He could even fine them 25 cents if they rade with flags saying “175th.” did not or for other infractions, such as keep- “We’re trying to have young people under- ing their businesses open on Shabbat. stand that the generations are so important,” One thing that has remained constant Holland said. throughout the history of The Temple and its The main celebration will be Saturday antecedents, has been its commitment to so- night. An evening of dinner, music and danc- cial action. ing will be tied together by a slide show, titled At the time of its founding, members Temple Generations, which is being produced formed a Hebrew Benevolent Society. They to showcase Temple members who can trace sent money to New Orleans to combat a yel- their families back the founders. low fever epidemic, and to Sir Moses Mon- Holland said about 20 current members tefiore to support the Jewish community in have ancestors who were founders. . “In today’s world, people move away and Members also played roles in the national don’t come back,” she said, “so it’s exciting and affairs of the community. Gottheld, for in- it’s why the notion of generations is so critical stance, became the first interfaith chaplain to emphasize.” in the Union Army during the Civil War, and The results of the Secure Our Future capi- only the second Jewish chaplain. tal campaign also will be announced. So far, When the Titanic went down in 1912, there according to Waldman, $3.5 million has been were several Louisvillians aboard, Rapport raised toward the campaign’s goal of $5 mil- said. The Adath Israel rabbi at the time, H.G. lion, giving financial security to the congrega- Enelow, officiated at the memorial service. tion. The social action continues through inter- “If we don’t spend foolishly,” Waldman said, faith efforts with Christians, Muslims and “we’ll be around for a long time.” other faiths, support for the LGBTQ commu- nity and Rabbi Gaylia R. Rooks’ work for Cru- Rapport clearly has become the resident sade for Children. historian of The Temple, answering questions Another constant is its people. Many mem- about its history in the archive. It’s more like a bers today are descendants of the founders. museum, the repository for the congregation’s Next year, Rapport noted, one his confir- DNA. mands will be Emily Waterman, who just Letters penned by Louis Brandeis hang on happens to represent the seventh generation the wall, artifacts from the old buildings, such of her family at The Temple. In any given year, as a marble set of Ten Commandments from this is true. Brith Shalom sit on the floor, and 15 , “A lot of the history of this congregation re- including many from southern synagogues ally isn’t history, Rapport said. “It’s family.” that have closed and two Holocaust scrolls, FEBRUARY 23, 2018 Y 8 ADAR 5778 Y Community 11 ARTS Short Story: Isaac’s Lesson

By Michael Ginsberg Christians have done terrible things, some We ended up talking about everything ex- For Community Jews have done terrible things, all in the name cept my bar mitzvah. I asked George where he of God.” learned to read Torah, and he explained that “Slow down, Isaac. This is a speech you’re I snapped back: “God doesn’t tell Jews to Christians borrowed a lot of Jewish traditions, practicing, not NASCAR. Pretend it’s for your kill.” including scripture, cantors and chanting. He bar mitzvah.” George took a deep breath. said he also learned from teaching Gregorian “It is for my bar mitzvah,” I said. “God doesn’t tell anyone to kill,” he said, chant to a Catholic church choir. My tutor, George Nader, shook his head. “but some Jews kill, and Jews still die. Chris- I wanted to know more about the family “I’m sure you’ll be ready by August.” tians die, and Muslims die. members who wanted to kill Jews. George “George, my bar mitzvah is in July.” “Look, my family left Lebanon in 1982, said his grandmother cursed Muslims for the “Let’s practice worrying.” when I was 10. Christians weren’t welcome way they treated Christians in Lebanon and It was March 2005, and I, Isaac Rubin, was there, but we left only after Israel invaded and cursed Jews for killing Lebanese Christians, soon to become a bar mitzvah. Every part of bombed Beirut. A lot of innocent Lebanese who had never done anything to hurt them. me below the yarmulke was certain I would died. One of them was my brother.” I told him about my grandmother. embarrass my family and the entire Jewish “Was he a soldier?” I asked. “A few weeks ago, we were driving through population of New York, New Jersey and Tel “His name was Joseph,” George said. “He an Arab section of Brooklyn. My grandmoth- Aviv. was 7.” er made a spitting sound and said we should George said I’d do fine. George looked directly at me, his eyes wa- bomb the whole neighborhood.” “What’s fine?” I asked. tering again. George shook his head. “Anything less than the Titanic.” “I wasted a lot of time and energy hating “We should leave our two grandmothers on At my next lesson, a week later, I told George Jews. Some of my family said they wanted a desert island, alone. Let them work it out.” I’d had a nightmare the night before. months. I had never even thought about them to kill all Jews, but my father said hatred Two weeks later, I stood on the bima – read- “I was reading my speech, and everyone until 9-11, when my Uncle Mark and my cous- wouldn’t bring my brother back or help me ing, chanting, and delivering my speech. At started pointing and laughing. When I looked in Sam died at the World Trade Center. Sam live the rest of my life. It’s taken me a long the end, I thanked just about everyone in the down, I was wearing only a Speedo, with rub- was like my best friend. time to accept that lesson in my head. I’m still world, including George, who was sitting in ber flippers on my feet. When I tried to speak, I skipped my next lesson, claiming too working on my heart.” the front row with my family. I ended with a bubbles came out of my mouth.” much homework, and I called my father from I looked at George. “I’m sorry about your line I had added that morning. George laughed. “Maybe we should switch school the following week, saying I felt sick brother,” I said. Then I remembered that my “I dedicate this day to the memory of Mark your Torah portion to Jonah and the whale.” and wanted a ride directly home. father was waiting outside. Rubin, Sam Rubin, and Joseph Nader.” I punched him lightly in the arm. “What- Sitting in my father’s car, I quickly figured As we stood up, George extended his hand, ever my dad is paying you,” I said, “it’s too out we weren’t heading home. I didn’t know and our handshake turned into a hug. We (Michael Ginsberg is a Louisville, author, jour- much.” where we were going until we pulled up in walked out, and George asked my dad if I nalist and copy editor for Community.) George shook his head. front of George’s house. could stay longer to practice. “If I took money from your father, he’d ex- “What’s this about?” I asked. “I’m sick.” pect results, and I gave up my miracle busi- “I think the cure is inside that house,” my ness years ago.” father said. I asked what business George was in, and “What do you want me to do?” I snapped. he told me he owned a men’s clothing shop. “Figure it out,” my father said. “I’ll wait Banking is your choice. He said he met my father at his store. here.” When Dad mentioned my sister’s bat mitz- I walked up the path to George’s house and vah, George said he volunteered to tutor her, rang the doorbell. Choose easy. explaining that he had studied the rituals and “Isaac, glad you’re back,” George said. enjoyed sharing his knowledge. Head down, hands at my side, I trudged A week later, I missed the subway stop for into George’s study, feeling as though I was George’s house. An attendant at the next stop marching to my death. I plopped down on the told me I was only a few blocks away. Walk- sofa and sat silently. Republic Bank Easy Checking ing down a busy street, I passed several stores “Is something wrong?” George asked. with signs in . One of them – Hamid’s “You’re an Arab,” I blurted. 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By Bruce Snyder and faculty from the High School for Jewish For Community Studies. Their principal, Sarah Harlan, em- braced the project, instructing her students How many trees each year do you think to report to Temple Shalom instead of Jewish Metro Louisville loses each year? One hun- Family & Career Services, where they nor- dred? One thousand? Maybe 10,000? mally have class. Would you believe approximately 50,000 Two students, Avi Hiken and Brent Mannel, trees each year? were excited about the planting for different It’s true, and it has been happening for at reasons. least 20 years, according to area tree experts. “I’m hoping that someday, when I come Louisville has seen more than one million back, I’ll see the trees have grown,” Avi said, trees die or cut down for a variety of reasons. “and I’ll feel good about seeing these trees Too many were not replaced. fully blossomed.” That’s too many for Joshua White, who has Brent lauded the teamwork involved. made it his personal mission to replace those “When you work with people you don’t trees, with help from Jewish Louisville. know, it helps you build better people skills,” “It’s a generational lack of putting trees he said. “When I get older, maybe I can do one back that have been wiped out, either through Students from the High School for Jewish Studies pose with a London Plane tree they planted at the February 4 Tu of these by myself, or lead one of these.” B’Shevat tree planting at Temple Shalom. Seventy volunteers planted and mulched more than 40 trees of many varieties development, or natural causes,” said White, a on Temple Shalom grounds, bolstering Louisville’s declining urban forest. Pictured with the teens is Randy Moser, a Willa Kornstein, 14, said the planting rein- bioengineer and Sierra Club member who or- Temple Shalom member and retired forester. (photos by Bruce Snyder) forced her desire to … er … put down roots in ganizes tree plantings citywide. “The reason Louisville. we need trees in Louisville is not just aesthet- Children’s Arboretum. The project comple- ling so it would grow straight, not at an angle. “It will feel good to know I did something,” ic. If I plant trees, ultimately I’ll pay 20 percent ments its Founders Garden, which is nearing “I like that Josh gave us all this information, she said. “I feel like I want to stay in Louisville, less in energy costs.” completion. The arboretum will be formally so we do it properly,” said Jennifer Jacobson, so when I have kids, we can all come back White brought his skills and knowledge to dedicated later this year. who took part in the planting with her 9-year- here to see what we did today.” Temple Shalom on Sunday, February 4. He (Community Editor Lee Chottiner is a old son, Carson. “It’s nice to have a profession- One of White’s pet peeves is that many Jews directed some 70 volunteers, who marked Tu member of Temple Shalom and served on the al to help us; it’s so important to plant trees regularly send money to Israel to plant trees, B’Shevat, the Jewish New Year for trees, by planning committee for the project.) properly, or else we would have just filled the while ignoring the lack of trees in their own planting 41 trees of 39 different varieties on Before planting began, White ran an orien- holes, and we might have planted the trees in- cities. synagogue grounds. tation for the volunteers, jumping into a pre- correctly. White, who is Jewish, hopes to change that. The group was not just planting trees, but dug hole and using a shovel to demonstrate “There aren’t that many things I will do in He said Adath Jeshurun has already held a creating, what Temple Shalom is calling the how to measure the placement of each sap- a day that have an eternal impact,” Jacobson planting of its own, and that other congrega- continued, “so it’s nice to do something that tions are interested. will last for generations.” “It will make me feel at peace,” White said. Added Carson, “I’ll come back here with my “I’ll feel a little bit better. It’ll be one less thing family one day and show them that I planted that needs to be done to make our city a better these trees, that I was able to help.” place for our children.” Also planting were more than 20 students

Bunbury stages RED, fic- Servicing the Kentucky, Indiana and Ohio areas. We handle claims related to Personal Injury, tional account of Rothko Wrongful Death, Car Wreck, Truck Accident, and By staff and releases liant career ended in suicide in 1970. Social Security Disability Directed by Steve Woodring, RED RED, a play about famed 20th cen- features J. Barrett Cooper as Rothko tury Jewish-American abstract painter and Brandon Meeks as Ken, a fictional Mark Rothko, is being performed in assistant Rothko hires to help him mix Call, text or go online for your February and March by the Bunbury his paints and to be his gopher. Theatre Company. “The dialogue between the two cre- FREE consultation! Born Marcus Rotkovitch in 1903 in ates the drive in the action,” said Artis- Dvinsk, Latvia, RED is a fictionalized tic Director Juergen K. Tossmann. “Ken account of Rothko’s frustrated first at- is a young painter, hip and into Andy 800‐800‐8888 tempt to create a space in New York’s Warhol and Jackson Pollack. Rothko Four Season’s restaurant. He sought to is the elderly lion working to get Ken to www.CallTheHammer.com create art that was timeless; paintings understand art in a deeper, emotional that expressed basic human concerns and more introspective way.” and emotions that remain constant not The Jewish Heritage Fund for Excel- Main Office merely across decades but across gen- lence is among the production’s. erations and epochs. All performances will be in the Hen- Louisville Office Rothko looked to communicate with ry Clay Theatre on the third floor of the 1601 Business Center Ct. his viewer at the most elemental level Henry Clay Building. Talk-back ses- Louisville, KY 40299 and through his artwork, have a con- sions or panel discussions will follow versation that was intense, personal some of the performances. Cincinnati Office Lexington Office Indianapolis Office and, above all, honest. The play will be performed on Febru- A viewer’s tears in front of one of his ary 16, 17, 18, 22, 23, 24, 25; and March 201 N. Illinois Street 201 E. Fifth Street 2333 Alexandria Drive paintings told him he had succeeded. 1, 2, 3 and 4. th 19 Floor Lexington, KY 40504 Suite 1600 While creating a deeply expressive body Email Bunburytheatrereserva- Cincinnati, OH 45202 Indianapolis, IN 46204 of work and garnering critical acclaim, [email protected] or call 502-585- Rothko battled depression and his bril- 5306 for tickets. FEBRUARY 23, 2018 Y 8 ADAR 5778 Y Community 13

The J Inside Yachad brings camp- ing experience to special needs kids centerpiece PG. 4 Wild Party is wild, just don’t mind those actors in their underwear

By Elizabeth Gerber THE LITTLE MERMAID For Community Thursday, April 12...... 7:30 p.m. The J is having a wild, wild party; and you’re Saturday, April 14...... 7:30 p.m. on the guest list. Sunday, April 15...... 2 p.m. This steamy musical, set in prohibition-era Thursday, April 19...... 7:30 p.m. Manhattan in the 1920s, invites us into the Sunday, April 22...... 2 & 6:30 p.m. “wild party” Queenie and Burrs throw in an Monday, April 23...... 7:30 p.m. extreme attempt to spice up their stagnant Tuesday, April 24...... 7:30 p.m. love life. Throughout the musical, we are in- Thursday, April 26...... 7:30 p.m. troduced to a slew of colorful, supporting Saturday, April 28...... 7:30 p.m. characters, one of whom catches Queenie’s Sunday, April 29...... 2 p.m. eye and sparks Burrs’ jealousy, ending the life of one of the wild party guests. Tickets cost $20/22 in advance and $22/24 Based on the book by Andrew Lippa, Wild at the door and can be purchased at Party opened Thursday, February 15, to an ex- CenterStageJCC.org or by calling 502-238- cited audience. It didn’t disappoint. The long 2709. Members get a $4 discount when hours this cast put in to rehearsals evidently ordering tickets at the front desk or over the paid off in all aspects of the show – from the phone. lighting to the dance sequences and even down to the onstage chemistry. This show, directed by CenterStage veteran derstand. But even when I didn’t understand Photo by Tara Cocco. Jordan Price, flowed effortlessly. what they were saying, I still found myself Landon Sholar’s star shines bright in his enjoying the songs; they were simply so well role of Burrs. It shines so bright, in fact, that she allowed the audience to feel her struggle be overdressed for this occasion. It is worth performed. you would never notice this is his first Cen- in choosing between what she’s known and noting that for a majority of the show the If you’re feeling the need for a night out on terStage production. His portrayal of this what she deserves. cast is performing essentially in their under- the town, Wild Party, with a run time of ap- loved-crossed character was impeccable and Sholar and Smith’s onstage chemistry is wear. That should not deter you from seeing proximately two hours, might just do. Seeing his involvement with professional theater for undeniable, which only makes watching the the show, and it takes nothing away from the this show will make you feel as if you stepped the last six years certainly elevates his perfor- show that much more believable and enjoy- overall performance. If that’s still something out for the evening. mance. It was a joy watching him bring to life able to watch. that might make you uncomfortable, then, Tickets are still available for shows running Burrs’ jealousy to the stage. Attend a showing of Wild Party and you will as they said in their pre-performance curtain through March 3. Visit jewishlouisville. Kate Smith, who played Queenie, is no not be disappointed. The audience gets intro- speech, “there’s a bar in the back to help get org/the-j/centerstage/2017-18-season/ stranger to CenterStage. She owned her role duced to the other party goers throughout the you through it.” andrew-lippas-wild-party/. Wild Party is and commanded the stage, walking around performance in a way that makes theater go- The vocal performances by this cast are meant for mature audiences and is rated R for with such poise and confidence. When her ers feel like they are among the guests. outstanding. I will say there were some parts sex, violence, language and drug use. character was faced with a tough decision, Only these guests (the audience) happen to of songs where the words were hard to un-

Best of CenterStage lauded where company has been… and where it is going

By Elizabeth Gerber “We chose those shows because we wanted For Community to get back to what we’re kind of known for in the community, which is big, well-done mu- The Best of CenterStage fundraiser took sicals,” said CenterStage Operations Manager place on Sunday night, February 18. From the Anne Ensign-Urteaga. “We have the talent moment you walked through the door, you and the space to pull off those shows; it’s why could feel the excitement and energy flowing we want to do it.” in The J’s lobby. She said CenterStage would contin- If the hors d’oeuvres and desserts catered ue to look for “obscure shows” that the- by Chef Z, specialty cocktails from Heaven ater goers rarely see, “but for next season, Hill and silent auction items weren’t enough we just want to get back to our roots.” to get members excited about the current sea- While they looked forward to what was to son and looking forward to next season, the come and celebrated what came before, the performances that night most likely sealed performers also showcased where they are the deal. now. They previewed Wild Party, a dark mu- The CenterStage cast recreated some of the sical based on Andrew Lippa’s book, which most popular and most loved performances is currently showing until March 3, and the from shows such as Chicago, The Sound of last show of the 2017-2018 season, The Little Music and The Wizard of Oz. Mermaid. The guests also got a sneak peak at some Ensign-Urteaga said the revue “was well selections for the upcoming 2018-2019 season, received” by the audience, which might just which includes, Into the Woods, Annie, Spa- mean CenterStage will do it again the future. malot, Hairspray and The Full Monty. “Lots of complements,” she said. Dancers perform “You Won’t Succeed on Broadway” from Spamalot during the February 18 Best of CenterStage revue. (Photo by Tara Cocco) 14 Community Y FEBRUARY 23, 2018 Y 8 ADAR 5778 Yachad program meets all types of campers’ needs By Melanie Wachsman sessive-compulsive disorder), autism, Down Temple Shalom. “The JCC staff understands For Community Syndrome, Fragile X, sensory processing dis- that and knows how to work with him. They orders and cerebral palsy. created an environment where the unknown For most children, Camp J means spend- Campers are assigned a full-day, one-on- is not so scary.” ing time with new and old friends, swimming one advocate or utilize an advocate assistant Last summer, CJ participated in Lego, art lessons, morning circle cheers and too many during challenging times or activities. Advo- and STEM-themed specialty camps and Keff. special activities and field trips to list. cates personalize the camp experience for Yachad advocates checked-in with him and But for campers who participate in the each child. his counselors throughout each day. Yachad Program for Children with Special For Lacy Ran, parent to Caleb and CJ, the “The counselors never judged him,” said Needs, Camp J means even more. Yachad program is priceless. Ran. “If he has a rough day he knows he can Yachad, which means “together” in He- CJ was a perfect fit for Yachad, Ran said. go back the next day, and no one will treat brew, provides children with special needs The current third grader at Summit Academy him differently. For he and I both, that’s so and learning differences a seamless way to struggles with ADHD, anxiety, and opposi- crucial.” integrate into camp and fully enjoy the Camp tional defiance disorder. Advocates are equipped to handle each in- J experience. “CJ is incredibly smart and creative, but dividual camper’s needs. Thomas Wissinger, Yachad serves children with a wide variety he struggles with managing his emotions vice president of programs and operations at of issues including ADHD, anxiety, OCD (ob- and the unknown,” said Ran, who belongs to The J, said that Yachad advocates either work in special education or are studying special CAMP education in college. They also receive special training for camp. There are no extra fees for Yachad and camp scholarships for the special needs pro- gram are available. Last year, Camp J award- ed scholarships worth 100 weeks of summer camp. According to Wissinger, they hope to award even more scholarships this summer. “We take great interest in growing the Yachad program because we see a need in the Yachad offers the Camp J experience to kids with special community,” he said. needs. (Community photo) of SUPERHEROESSUPERHEROES “I’m not aware of any full-day summer program that offers a program like Yachad,” Want to know more? added Ran. “Not only do the kids have a great Camp J registration is currently open. time, but they feel included and loved. I can Yachad has limited space; early applications work and be at peace and not worry about if are encouraged. For more information visit REGISTER TODAY CJ’s having a good day or a meltdown. I love jewishlouisville.org/the-j/camp/sum- JUNE 4 – AUG. 10, 2018 that as a parent.” mer-camp/yachad-program-children- Camps for Early Childhood – 10th Grade jewishlouisvillecamp.org special-needs/. 2018/19 SEASON TICKETS ON SALE NOW

MONDAY, MARCH 19 | 6 P.M. Westport Wine and Whiskey Fee: $20, $15 The J Members

Spice up your seder’s four cups this year with a private wine tasting! Led by the staff at Westport Whiskey and Wine, we will sample wines (including kosher and Israeli selections) that are perfect for , Shabbat or any other occasion. Everyone will receive a 10% discount on any purchases.

502-238-2709 www.CenterStageJCC.org JOFEE FEBRUARY 23, 2018 Y 8 ADAR 5778 Y Community 15 PICTURE THIS SENIOR CALENDAR

FEBRUARY 27 | 12:45 P.M. MARCH 19 | 8:30 A.M.-3:15 Purim Celebration P.M. Cantor David Lipp of Congregation Adath Mammogram Screenings, Jeshurun returns to the Senior Adult Center Brown Cancer Center to sing some of the members’ favorite and Call 238-2749 to schedule an appointment. traditional songs of the festival of Purim. MARCH 20 | 12:45 P.M. MARCH 6 | 12:45 P.M. Musical Presentation Musical Presentation Gabriel Lefkowitz, Louisville Orchestra concert- Aaron Boaz, a classical violinist who has master, will speak about his career and role as performed throughout Europe and the United concertmaster and perform some violin favor- States, will perform at the Senior Adult ites. Refreshments will be served after program. Center. Boaz has served on the faculty of Naperville College and Bellarmine University MARCH 21 | 4:45 P.M. and as music director and conductor to the Intergenerational, Interfaith Model Seder Louisville Civic Orchestra and the Bellarmine Sponsored by the Bensinger Family in University Civic Orchestra. His wife, pianist memory of Judith Bensinger. Join us for this Dr. Krista Wallace-Boaz, will accompany. annual event with the Hebrew School students. Refreshments will be served after the pro- Cantor Sharon Hordes from Keneseth Israel gram. Congregation will lead us in the service followed by a catered dinner prepared by Gerry Burns. MARCH 13 | 12:45 P.M. Cost of event: $5/M, RSVP by Wednesday, Senior Retirees Meeting March 21. Transportation available for an addi- Shelley Golde Dowell, Elderlaw Attorney, tional $3. presents “What Seniors Need to Know – Medicare, Medicaid, Power of Attorney, MARCH 23 | 12 P.M. Living Will & much more.” A graduate of the Lunch & Learn Brandeis School of Law at the University Join us during lunch as Jewish Community of Louisville, Dowell is a trained mediator Relations Council President Matt Goldberg will who assists older clients, their children and speak about current events affecting both the other family members with nursing home, United States and Israel. Medicaid, asset preservation and other related issues Refreshments will be served after program.

Ed Rosen and Dan Case were the winners of this year’s Ike and Bruce Gumer Racquetball Tournament on Saturday, February 10. The annual tournament was started by the Gumer and Skolnick families in honor of Ike Gumer, a member of the National Racquetball Hall of Fame and Bruce Gumer, Ike’s son and an avid racquetball player at The J.

at the Jewish Community Center

NEW MELTON CLASSES Beginning in March The Star and the Crescent: Seven Decades of The Long Relationship of Judaism and Islam Israeli Popular Music 10 lessons • $125 10 lessons • $125

Taught by Rabbi Laura Metzger Taught by Cantor David Lipp Evening: Evening: Tuesday, March 13-May 29 Tuesday, March 13-May 29 6:30-7:40 p.m. 7:50 p.m.- 9:00 p.m. Daytime: Daytime: Thursday, March 15-May 31 Thursday, March 15-May 31 9:30 a.m.– 10:40 a.m. 10:50 a.m.– 12:00 p.m.

The historical evolution of the If you want to understand a people’s way relationship between Judaism and Islam, of thinking, you’ll study its history. If you between Jews and Muslims, broadening want to understand its soul, you’ll listen to our understanding and challenging our the music they love. The nefesh of the Is- assumptions. raeli in relationship to the land, the dias- Script & Lyrics by Mo Willems Music by Michael Silverstein pora and its neighbors will be surveyed and analyzed through the aural experience SUNDAYS of the music which defined it. 502-238-2709

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David Jones Family Fund 16 Community Y FEBRUARY 23, 2018 Y 8 ADAR 5778 Time for grandparents to get involved, curb gun violence

By Ruth Greenberg it should be hard- joining our ranks every year. Many of ganizations that lobby for gun control” For Community er to make plans us are healthy and retired. We have the to learn the facts. Advocate at social with friends on time and energy necessary to lobby for events, at work and in the public eye. Let Two days ago, I listened to an inter- weekends than to change. We can be a formidable force the world know that grandparents will view with a 17-year-old student at Mar- buy an automatic in the national conversation about gun not tolerate gun laws that permit just jory Stoneman Douglas High School, or semiautomatic control. We can effect change…if we get about anyone to buy weapons of war. David Hagg. He said it is time for us to weapon,” Gonzalez involved. • Contact every grandparent you move beyond “thoughts and prayers” said at a rally in Ft. Let’s begin with something that Amer- know and urge them to get involved in and enact meaningful laws to reduce the Lauderdale. icans of any political persuasion ought this “grandparents against guns” advo- growing number of gun deaths in our She berated law- to be able to agree upon: banning the cacy effort. country. makers who take sale of assault weapons like the AR-15 Finally, in an issue that all grandpar- “Please,” he said. “We are children. campaign dona- rifle used at the Parkland High School. ents can embrace and support, while Ruth Greenberg You guys are, like, the adults. Take ac- tions from the NRA: I am also asking grandparents to con- you’re convincing Congress to ban the tion, work together, come over your pol- “Shame on you,” she shouted, and I sider making time for three additional sale of AK-type assault rifles, lobby icies and get something done.” thought about Jamie Guttenberg, whose tasks: against the sale of ammunition for these His words hit home, perhaps because grandparents are friends of a friend of • Email or call your senators and rep- rifles so that individuals who own them it could just as easily have been my mine, and who lost her life in the mas- resentatives – today, and every day – un- won’t be able to fire them at innocent 17-year-old grandson making this plea sacre. til Congress gets the message and acts. school children … our grandchildren. after his school had been attacked. Or My five grandsons were spared this Tell them you will not vote for them Let’s not miss this opportunity to ad- worse. time, but one of their schools may be the again unless they publicly advocate for vocate for this long- overdue change in Yesterday, I listened to the speech of next to be attacked by a school shooter. and support a ban on assault weapons. our gun laws. Let’s start this work today Emma Gonzalez, another student who It’s time for the 70 million grandparents Email addresses and phone numbers – for our grandchildren and for all of the survived the Parkland massacre, as she who live in America to protect their most are available at www.house.gov and grandchildren in our country … and be- attacked President Trump and Con- precious jewels – their grandchildren – www.senate.gov cause it’s the right thing to do. gress for their reaction and inaction on who deserve to be educated without fear • Educate yourself and share what gun reform. She demanded lawmakers in safe, secure schools. you learn with your friends and families. (Ruth Greenberg writes the Grandparent- do something to prevent mass school Grandparents represent over one At least, a dozen organizations advocate ing in the 21st Century blog for Commu- shootings. third of the population, with approxi- for gun control and post educational nity) “We certainly do not understand why mately 1.7 million new grandparents materials on their websites. Google “or-

Purim reminds us what a good hospital means to a community By Rabbi Nadia Siritsky ther comes from its ing up and wearing masks, as well as with improved health and well-being. For Community root: “S-T-R” which that of the Jews drinking so much that It is also encouraging, as we face the means to be hid- they can’t tell the difference between unknown, hoping for a new owner that The festival of Purim begins on the den. wrong and right, in order to challenge will invest in our hospital, our employ- evening of February 28, 2018 (also The rabbis of the our assumptions of what is right and ees and our community, renewing them known as the 14th of Adar), which cele- teach that what is wrong. all and strengthening our historic mis- brates the salvation of the Jewish people the story of Purim This holiday’s deeper spiritual lessons sion of tikkun olam: research, excel- that was described in the book of Esther. was prophesied in are profound: We don’t always know lence, innovation and compassion. The deeper meaning of the name Es- the book of Deu- what is wrong or right. Blessings often An owner that will help us create new teronomy, where come hidden beneath the mask of mis- miracles and deepen our ability to care G-d tells Moses of fortune. Even when we can’t see G-d, for the underserved will help us live out LOUISVILLE VAAD a time when “ve- we need to trust that G-d is working our Jewish values and strengthen them HAKASHRUTH Rabbi Nadia anokhi haster astir through each of us. Like Esther, we need for a new century. Siritsky panay” (Deuteron- to be willing to take risks and go beyond May each of us, in our respective mo- Venues currently supervised and certified by omy 31:18), which our comfort zone to do G-d’s work and ments of uncertainty, find ways to tol- the Vaad: is a reference to Esther, hiding her iden- make this world a better place. erate the unknown with courage and t The Jewish Community Center (Kitchen) tity as a Jew, to convince the king to try These lessons are especially powerful faith, embracing opportunities to do to stop Haman’s plan to kill the Jewish for those of us working at Jewish Hospi- G-d’s work when possible, and trusting t The J Outdoor Café (Dive -n- Dine) people. It also refers to the book of Es- tal as we journey with patients and fami- that blessings and miracles are always t KentuckyOne Health Jewish Hospital ther, which is the only book of the He- lies who are struggling to find comfort possible, even if not always immediately (kosher kitchen only) brew Bible that does not reference G-d amid harrowing experiences. They are visible. t The Arctic Scoop: 841 S. Hurstbourne Pkwy. explicitly: G-d’s hand was hidden, but facing illness, trying to make sense of it (They have pareve options and are available still powerfully orchestrating the events all, searching for deeper purpose, pray- (Rabbi Nadia Siritsky is vice president of for any occasion at any off-site venue) behind the scenes. ing for miracles and hoping that their mission at Kentucky One Health.) So the custom began of children dress- illnesses will usher forth a new chapter Services provided by the Vaad: t Consultation on kashruth and of kosher products at local businesses and companies Chavurat Shalom welcomes WZO scholars List of local businesses providing kosher catering (must request to have Vaad Compiled by Sarah Harlan include salmon croquettes, peas and car- green salad, fresh fruit and peach cob- supervision when ordering): For Community rots, creamed corn, mixed green salad, bler. fresh fruit and yellow cake with a cara- t Bristol Catering (kosher catering available at March will start on a scholarly note mel sauce. (Chavurat Shalom is a community-wide off-site venues such as The J, synagogues, and then be filled with the sound of mu- On Thursday, March 15, Two of Dia- program for Jewish seniors and their etc.) sic. monds (Ann Waterman and Beth Ol- friends. It meets in the Levy Great Hall of t The Catering Company - Michaelis Events On Thursday, March 1, scholars from liges) will return, welcoming spring with the Klein Center at The Temple, 5101 U.S. (kosher catering available at off-site the World Zionist Organization will pres- songs about freedom and wings, plus Highway 42, unless otherwise designated venues) ent the film, Ben-Gurion: Epilogue. The Passover parodies. Lunch will include in the listing. A healthy and nutritious t Hyatt Regency Louisville (kosher catering film depicts David Ben-Gurion, Israel’s chicken and rice soup, deli platter, fresh lunch is available at noon for $5, followed only) first prime minister, at age 82 and living fruit, chips and assorted cookies and by the program at 1 p.m. Transportation in the seclusion at his desert home, re- brownies. can be scheduled by calling Jewish Fam- t Louisville Marriot East (can host kosher mote from all political discourse, which On Thursday, March 22, classical pia- ily & Career Services at 502-452-6341. events but does not have kosher catering allows him a perspective on the Zion- nist Nada will return for a program in Transportation to Chavurat Shalom is $5 service) ist enterprise. His introspective soul- the main sanctuary. Lunch in the Heide- round-trip. Funding for Chavurat Shalom t Other venues may be approved only upon searching is the focus of this film, and man will include pastrami style chicken, is provided by the Jewish Heritage Fund request for kosher supervision his reflections provide a surprising vi- rice pilaf, mixed vegetables, mixed green for Excellence, the Jewish Community sion for today’s crucial decisions and for salad, fresh fruit and March and April of Louisville, National Council of Jew- Please visit our website for more info: the future of Israel. Lunch will include celebratory birthday and anniversary ish Women, The Temple’s Men of Reform www.louisvillevaad.org fried chicken strips, mashed potatoes, cake. Judaism and Women of Reform Judaism, green beans, coleslaw, fresh fruit and On Thursday, March 29, University of and other donors. RSVP or request a veg- THE VAAD ADVANTAGE: bread pudding. Louisville guitar students will be back etarian meal no later than the Tuesday LOCAL & AFFORDABLE On Thursday, March 8, the Silvernotes for a program. Lunch will include meat- before each program to sarahharlan86@ will present songs for Spring. Lunch will loaf, cabbage, roasted potatoes, mixed gmail.com or 423-1818.) FEBRUARY 23, 2018 Y 8 ADAR 5778 Y Community 17 JFCS NEWS, CLASSES & EVENTS

Stay up to date on all things JFCS when you sign up for our monthly e-newsletter! SUPPORT GROUPS Contact [email protected]. HOTDOG March 6, 4pm Caregiver Support Group Meets on the first Tuesday of the month at Thomas Jefferson Unitarian Church, FOR THE PANTRY 4936 Brownsboro Rd. Contact Naomi Malka at 502-452-6341, ext. 249. Benefits the Sonny & Janet Meyer Family Food Pantry Fund March 8, 1pm Parkinson’s Caregiver Support Group Sunday, March 4, 3:30–5:30pm at JFCS Meets on the second Thursday of the month at Jewish Family & Career Services. Contact Adults/$10 Kids Under 13/Free Connie Austin at 502-452-6341, ext. 305. Kosher Hot Dogs, Veggie Dogs, Drinks & Dessert 2821 Klempner Way March 9, 2pm Louisville, KY 40205 Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group phone | 502-452-6341 Meets on the second Friday of the month fax | 502-452-6718 at Jewish Family & Career Services. Contact Don't miss this fun,C AREER Family SER VICE event! website | jfcslouisville.org Kim Toebbe at 502-452-6341, ext. 103. JUMPSTART YOUR JOB SEARCH March 21, 10am A four-session workshop to help Grandparents Raising Grandchildren individuals develop their own strategic JFCS FOOD PANTRY job-search plan. Meets on the third Wednesday of every February 21, 22, 28 and March 1 10am – 12pm month at Kenwood Elementary 7420 SUGGESTIONS FOR MARCH Workshop Highlights Justan Avenue. Contact Jo Ann Kalb at COSTUMES • Kosher food for Passover • Develop a strategic job search plan 502-452-6341, ext. 335. • Create an accomplishment-driven resume • Jams/Jellies ENCOURAGED!• Get your resume to the top of the stack 8-PART ACT PREP COURSE • Spaghetti Sauce March 15, 7pm • Communicate on social/professional networks Recommended for High School Juniors Seniors • Canned fruit Adult Children of Aging Parents Score Better, Together! Remember, donations can be made Meets on the third Thursday of every month March 5 – 27, Mon. & Tues. 7 – 9pm at your local synagogue. at JFCS. Contact Mauri Malka at Sunday, March 18 3:30 – 5:00pm 502-452-6341, ext. 250. Food must be donated in original packaging Treyton Oak Towers 211 W. Oak St. before the expiration date. Monetary donations March 19, 12:30pm may also be made to the Sonny & Janet Grandparents Raising Grandchildren RSVP: Kim Toebbe at 502-452-6341 ext. 103 Meyer Family Food Pantry Fund. Contact Meets on the third Monday of every month at JFCS. Funded by the Carole & Larry Goldberg Family Mitzvah Program Kim Toebbe at 502-452-6341, ext. 103. Contact Jo Ann Kalb at 502-452-6341, ext. 335.

VOLUNTEER CAREER SERVICES

YOUNG ADULTS VOLUNTEER SERVICE PROJECTS March 26, 1 – 3pm

8-PART ACT PREP COURSE Recommended for High School Juniors Seniors Score Better, Together! VIALou is a program that connects young adults to the work and mission March 5 – 27, Mon. & Tues. 7 – 9pm of JFCS through community service Register now, class size is limited to projects. VIALou members are between 20 students! the ages of 22-40. $180 fee includes eight classes and the latest ACT prep textbook Partnering with the nonprofit, My Dog Eats First, we will create pet care packages Call 502-452-6341 or go online: for homeless individuals with pets. jfcslouisville.org/event-registration email: [email protected] This project connects the values of derech eretz (treat others with common decency and respect), pikuach nefesh (protecting life and health), and leket, shichechah, v’pe’ah (caring for the poor with dignity). Career Advising for High School Juniors and Seniors For more information: Lisa Sobel-Berlow at [email protected].

CommunityNewspaperCalendar_March2018_FINAL ART.indd 1 2/15/2018 10:55:02 AM 18 Community Y FEBRUARY 23, 2018 Y 8 ADAR 5778 PICTURE THIS: Best of CenterStage

Guests enjoyed a fun-filled evening on Sunday, February 18 at the Best of CenterStage Celebration. The night included favorite CenterStage performers bringing back some of the most memorable CenterStage performances and a sneak peek at the upcoming 2018-19 Season. Delicious hors d’oeuvres and desserts by Chef Z and specialty cocktails by Heaven Hill were provided. (Photos by Tara Cocco) FEBRUARY 23, 2018 Y 8 ADAR 5778 Y Community 19 PICTURE THIS: Film Festival Opening Night

Over 300 people attended the 2018 Jewish Film Festival Opening Night on February 3rd at Bellarmine’s Cralle Theatre. Guests enjoyed a catered reception, live “rat pack’ music and a special screening of “Sammy Davis Jr.: I’ve Gotta Be Me”. Marsha Bornstein, Festival Director, said she was thrilled to see so many new faces as well as familiar ones from the past 20 years. “Everyone I spoke to absolutely loved the film and enjoyed the wonderful reception and reconnecting with friends.” It was a great Saturday night for the community. (Photos by Debby Rose) 20 Community Y FEBRUARY 23, 2018 Y 8 ADAR 5778 GLOBE By JTA the more liberal for the first time as Holocaust survivors marks, a sum the Claims Conference ne- judges on its bench. by the German government. gotiated with the German government Ginsburg said Algerian Jews had their French citi- in 1980. The money will be distributed Ginsburg to serve as she drew inspira- zenship stripped in 1940 by the Vichy beginning in July. tion from Jewish government, which then ruled the area. The youngest Algerian survivors, long as she has ‘steam’ teachings and her Nuremberg-like laws banned Jews from born in 1942, would today be 76 years upbringing in an working as doctors, lawyers, teach- old. Most, however, are in their 80s and WASHINGTON – Justice Ruth Bader observant home. ers and in government. Children were 90s, Schneider said. As important as Ginsburg told a Jewish audience that she A champion of kicked out of French schools. the money is, even more valuable is ac- would serve on the U.S. Supreme Court the Equal Rights On Tuesday, 78 years after they en- knowledgment of their suffering, he told as long as she felt up to it. Amendment in the dured suffering that left families penni- JTA in an interview from Paris, where he Ginsburg, appearing Thursday, Feb- 1970s, when she less and starving, and pariahs in their was getting the Help Center set up. ruary 1, at a Forward event at Adas Is- Ruth Bader Ginsburg was gaining fame own country, the Conference on Mate- “They weren’t murdered,” Schneider rael synagogue in Washington, D.C., as a constitutional lawyer, Ginsburg said rial Claims Against Germany will begin said, “but there were lots of depriva- appeared to confirm recent reports that she still favored its passage, although do- taking their applications for recognition tions” under the anti-Semitic Vichy laws. she plans on serving through Donald ing so is a daunting challenge. (A consti- as survivors, making each eligible for “There weren’t extermination camps Trump’s presidency. tutional amendment must be passed by a one-time “hardship grant” and addi- in Algeria, but a person’s childhood was “As long as I can do the job, I will be 38 states.) tional services like food vouchers and turned upside down because of this here,” she said to applause after joking “I have three granddaughters,” she in-home care. persecution targeting Jews. It becomes that she can no longer set as a deadline said. “I would like them to see in the “For the first time, they’re being rec- a huge part of a person’s identity. The the 23 years that Louisville native Louis Constitution that men and women are ognized as Nazi victims by the German experience during the war for so many Brandeis served on the court. persons of equal citizenship stature.” government,” said Greg Schneider, ex- people defines them, is the seminal expe- “I’m the longest sitting Jewish justice,” ecutive vice president of the Conference rience of their lives. All these decades it’s she said, “so I can’t use that.” on Material Claims Against Germany. It never been acknowledged.” Ginsburg, 84, who was nominated by is the last settlement Germany will make Israel had earlier recognized Algerian President Bill Clinton, has served since Germany recognizes with a large group of Holocaust survi- Jews as Holocaust survivors. But the 1993. Court reporters said last month Algerian Jews as Holo- vors, he added, since it was the only ma- German government did not, and not be- that she seemed to signal her intention jor population remaining without that ing acknowledged as survivors has “un- to wait out Trump when she hired clerks caust survivors recognition. dermined their core sense of self, espe- for terms through 2020. NEW YORK – Nearly 80 years after Each survivor approved will receive a cially when they see all the other groups Ginsburg, unusually for a Supreme being persecuted by the Nazi-allied Vi- hardship grant of 2,556 euros, the equiv- getting recognized,” Schneider said.” Court justice, criticized Trump during chy French government, some 25,000 el- alent of approximately $3,100. The euro the 2016 campaign, calling him a “fak- derly Algerian Jews are being recognized figure is the equivalent of 5,000 Deutsch- er.” She later apologized. She is one of

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Junior Bake

SUNDAY, MARCH 4 | 1-3 P.M. AT STANDARD CLUB Fee: $15 per child. Adults are free!

Join PJ Library and KITE for the Inaugural Junior Challah Bake--a fun afternoon of challah baking, story time and snacks! All Junior Bakers registered by February 19 are guaranteed to receive an apron, take home bowl and spoon, and a recipe card. They will also be entered into a raffle for a Barnes & Noble gift card courtesy of PJ Library.

Geared towards children ages 5-12. Light snacks and refreshments will be provided. This event is Kosher and nut-free.

Register online at jewishlouisville.org/jr-challah-bake before February 27. ADVERTISE IN COMMUNITY jewishlouisville.org/community | 502-418-5845 FEBRUARY 23, 2018 Y 8 ADAR 5778 Y Community 21 AROUND TOWN 2018 AJ Music Festival features Voces mation. the proceeds will benefit the synagogue. Novae AJ pragmatic spirituality discussion Adath Jeshurun will host its annual AJ Chabad New York-style Purim Courtney and Marty Snyder facili- KI Family Kabbalat Shabbat Music Festival at 7 p.m. Sunday, March Chabad will host a New York-style tate a pragmatic spirituality discussion Keneseth Israel will hold a family Kab- 11. Voces Novae, conducted by Frank Purim celebration on Thursday, March group at Adath Jeshurun, discussing balat Shabbat service at 6 p.m. Friday, Heller III, will present “Silver Soul,” a 1, at the Marriott East Hotel, 1903 Em- universal themes based on inspiration March 16. A kid-friendly dinner will fol- performance celebrating their 25th an- bassy Square Boulevard. Raanan Her- from spiritual thinkers. Sessions take low. Cost is $5 per person, with maxi- niversary. Other performers include shberg, a New York comedian originally place at 10 a.m. on Sundays. The March mum $20 per family. RSVP to rsvp@ Cantors David Lipp and Sharon Hordes, from Louisville, will perform. The party 4 discussion is titled “Creating Trust: The kenesethisrael.com or 502-459-2780, Jennifer Diamond and the Jewish Com- will include a three-course dinner with Magic Ingredient of Effective Groups” and pay online at kenesethisrael.com. munity Choir. A dessert reception will knishes, bialys, kosher deli and live mu- The March 18 discussion is “The Things follow the event. Advanced admission sic. Costumes are encouraged. The cost We Cannot Change, The Things We AJ Short & Sweet Family Service costs $10 per person and may be pur- is $35 per person and $15 for children Can, And the Wisdom to Know the Dif- Students in grades K through 7 and chased at: www.adathjeshurun.com/ under 12. Contact Chabad at 502-459- ference.” Contact Courtney Snyder at their families will take part in the Adath musicfestival or by calling AJ at 502- 1770 or at chabadky.com/purim. [email protected]. Jeshurun Short & Sweet Family Service 458-5359. at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, March 17. A mac AJ Shabbat Remix Dinner, Speaker KI Shabbat Unplugged & cheese kiddush lunch will follow. Rabbi’s Shabbat Dinner Adath Jeshurun will hold its Kabba- The next Keneseth Israel’s Shabbat Un- The Temple’s next Rabbi’s Shabbat lat Shabbat Remix at 5:45 p.m., Friday, plugged evening is set for Friday, March Hooshir visits KI and Temple Shalom Dinner is set for 6 p.m. Friday, February March 2. The service with musical in- 9. It is held every second Friday of the Hooshir, the Jewish acapella group 23. The traditional Shabbat meal will struments will be followed by a catered month. Services start at 6 p.m., followed from Indiana University, will return to include chicken, root vegetables, pota- Kiddush dinner and a presentation on by dinner catered by Izzy’s and an after- Louisville for performances at Keneseth toes and kugel with a vegetarian choice human rights and social justice. Guest dinner tisch. Cost is $5 per person ($20 Israel at 6 p.m., Friday, March 23 (Kab- of salad or salmon. Cost is $5 for adults, speaker Rotem Malach will address the maximum per family.) RSVP to 502-459- balat Shabbat) and Temple Shalom at free for children under 12. RSVP to 502- Israeli Supreme Court’s role in defend- 2780 or [email protected]. 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 24. 423-1818 by Wednesday, February 21. ing human rights and reshaping Israel’s Pay online at kenesethisrael.com. democratic and . Reserva- Sunday Night at the Movies 2018 Louisville Jewish Film Festival tion are due by Friday, February 23. Cost March of the Living rep at KI Rabbi Joe Rooks Rapport of the next The 20th Annual Louisville Jewish is $12 for adults ages 13 and over, free Jack Rosenbaum, director of the Sunday Night at the Movies at 6:30 p.m. Film Festival, which concludes Sunday, for children 12 and under. Visit www. March of the LIving South, and child- Sunday, March 25. Pizza will be served February 25, still has a weekend of selec- adathjeshurun.com/remix for details. survivor Rosette Goldstein, will speak at followed by the movie at 7 p.m. Rooks is tions to go. Keneseth Israel during Shabbat morn- screening Genius, a National Geographic Let Yourself Go, an Italian comedy AJ Celebration Shabbat ing services, starting at 9:30 a.m., Satur- series about the life and legacy of Albert about a distinguished, though uptight, All who celebrate a birthday or an- day, March 10. They address the history Einstein. The series looks at Einstein’s psychoanalyst who meets an uninhib- niversary in the month of March may of the program and share anecdotes and Jewish background and how Judaism ited personal trainer, leading to chaos as participate in a group during details about the program. influenced the way in which he saw and well as fitness, will be screened Saturday, Shabbat morning worship services at interacted with the world around him. February 24. 9:30 a.m., Saturday, March 3, at Adath Yard Sale at KI The pizza is free. RSVP to 502-423-1818 On Sunday, February 25, see Fanny’s Jeshurun. Keneseth Israel will hold what it bills by March 23. Journey, a Belgian coming-of-age drama, as “one of the biggest yard sales in Lou- based on a true story, about a 13-year- WZO event at The Temple isville” from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday, See AROUND TOWN on page 22 old girl who is sent to a boarding school The World Zionist Organization’s De- March 11, and Monday, March 12. All for Jewish children. Then, with 10 other partment for Diaspora Activities will children, struggles for safety in Nazi-oc- send six educators to Louisville to host cupied Italy. a four-day educational weekend at The The Jewish Community of Louisville gratefully acknowledges Also Sunday, Belle and Sebastian, a following program are at The Temple, donations to the following French film based on a classic novel, will including the following: be screened. An orphan boy, Sebastian, • Saturday, March 3, 9 a.m. (during JCC SECOND CENTURY FUNDS whose dog, Belle, is suspected of killing ) – Rotem Malach we will AND OTHER ENDOWMENTS livestock leads members of French Re- address Israel’s supreme court and its sistance leaders who are guiding Jew- role in defending human rights and re- ish refugees to safety on a treacherous shaping Israel’s democratic and Jewish IDA AND BERNHARD BEHR JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER mountain journey to Switzerland. identity. All three movies will be shown at the • Sunday, March 4 6:30 p.m. Israeli HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL EDUCATION MEMORY OF DAVID KLING Village 8. Prices are $10 in advance, Cooking Event co-sponsored by Ha- FUND LARRY & LUANN BRODY $12.50 at the door, $5 per student unless dasah. Participants will learn how to MEMORY OF DR. ZOLLMAN KOMMER MEMORY OF JUDY GREENFIELD MARKS otherwise stated. On the day of the show, cook Israeli food. RSVP by calling 502- MEMORY OF ESTHER DAVID JACOB & CAROL WISHNIA tickets will be available one hour prior 423-1818 by March 1. MEMORY OF JOE DAVIS ROZ SLYN to the screening at the venue. Visit /jew- • Friday, March 2, 7 p.m. WZO Shab- JOY YUDOFSKY BEHR FRANCES WAGNER ishlouisville.org/the-j/j-arts-ideas/ bat. The topic will be “Human Rights in MEMORY OF MARIAN LERNER film-festival/purchase-film-festival- Israel.” JOSEPH FINK B.B.Y.O. COMMUNITY ROZ SLYN tickets/ for tickets, or call 502-459-0660. • Sunday, March 4, 11 a.m., WZO Par- SERVICE SCHOLARSHIP FUND ents Event. The topic will be “Israel Dias- HONOR OF DAVID SMITH’S BIRTHDAY JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER Purim at The Temple pora Relationship: Is it a Family Crisis?” J. EDWARD WISE LIBRARY Second and third grade students at The MEMORY OF DAVID KLING Temple will put on a Purim schpiel at WZO presentation, song leader at Tem- LOUIS LEVY & WILMA PROBST LEVY EVIE TOPCIK 5:30 p.m. Sunday, February 25. A dinner ple Shalom FILM & THEATER ARTS FUND will follow, then a Purim carnival spon- Services at Temple Shalom the week- MEMORY OF LOUIS LEVY MIRIAM AND DENNIS FINE BEBER sored by The Temple Brotherhood, with end of March 2 and 3 will feature Sam SAMMIE GUY & MARIE GLASS games and a photo booth. Costumes are Thal as songleader and representatives CAMP MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP encouraged. Cost of the dinner is $5 per of the World Zionist Organization. DORIS FRISCH FUND person, free for children under 13. RSVP During the 6:30 p.m. Friday services, SALLY MOORE MEMORY OF DR. S.P. “SY” AUERBACH for the dinner by calling 502-423-1818 Lior Sagi, education coordinator of the ROBERTA & MANNY HENZEL SARA & HOWARD WAGNER by Thursday, February 22. Canadian Zionist Federation and a film- DANIELLE & LEONARD STRICKMAN maker, will speak on “Things you see JAY LEVINE YOUTH FUND Purim seudah at Anshei Sfard from there, cannot be seen from here.” THE JEWISH COMMUNITY OF MEMORY OF VIVIAN SLOSBERG Anshei Sfard will hold a Purim seudah An oneg will follow services. LOUISVILLE ALSO GRATEFULLY DAVID & BEVERLY WEINBERG at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, March 1 with During services Saturday morning at ACKNOWLEDGES DONATIONS TO food, music, dancing and prizes for the 10:30, Esther Serok, a representative of THE FOLLOWING: FLORENCE KREITMAN ISAACS best costumes. Cost is $15 for adults, the WZO Executive in North America, SUMMER CAMP FUND $10 for children ages 5-12 and free for will deliver the D’var Torah. A lunch & 2018 JEWISH FEDERATION MEMORY OF JUDY GREENFIELD MARKS children under 5 – a $40 maximum per learn will follow services, including the CAMPAIGN BARBARA ISAACS HYMSON family. RSVP by February 26 by calling documentary, Ben-Gurion, Epilogue and MEMORY OF LOUIS LEVY 502-451-3122 x 0. Q&A afterwards with the film’s director, Yariv Mozer. Knit & Qvell Circle at Anshei Sfard There is no charge. RSVPs are request- Jewish Federation Anshei Sfard will hold its Knit & Qvell ed by February 26 by calling Temple OF LOUISVILLE Circle at 1 p.m. Thursday, March 1, in Shalom at 502-458-4739. the synagogue library. All knitted items Thal’s song-leading classes will con- are donated to the Jefferson County tinue at 12:30 p.m., Saturday, March 3600 Dutchmans Lane • Louisville, KY 40205 Public Schools Clothes Closet. Call Toby 3. RSVP at the number above. JHFE is 502-459-0660 • jewishlouisville.org Horvitz at 502-458-7108 for more infor- sponsoring the lessons. 22 Community Y FEBRUARY 23, 2018 Y 8 ADAR 5778

tact Temple Shalom at 502-458-4739 to urday, April 21. A Kiddush lunch will fol- Temple Scholars Program Around Town receive one via email. low. The Temple Scholars meets Wednes- continued from page 21 days. Rabbi David Ariel-Joel teaches No Shush Shabbat at Temple Shalom AJ Book Club “1917, 1947, 1967: The Legacy of The Financial advisor Gersh at Temple Sha- Temple Shalom will hold its next No The AJ Book Club is currently read- Past and The Future of Modern Israel” lom Shush Shabbat at 6:30 p.m., Friday, ing The Weight of Ink by Rachel Kadish. at 9:30 a.m. Rabbi Joe Rooks Rapport The Temple Shalom Men’s Club will March 16. The evening will include a The book will be discussed at its next teaches “A History of the Jewish People host financial planner Wesley A. Gersh PowerPoint service, music, instruments meeting at 2 p.m., Sunday, April 29, at in 36 Objects” at 10:50 a.m. at its next breakfast meeting, 10 a.m., and stories, making for an engaging time AJ. Contact Deborah Slosberg at dslos- Sunday, March 11. Gersh is with Align for children and families. Rabbi Beth Ja- [email protected] or call 502- NCJW Court Watch 2018 Wealth Management, a private wealth cowitz Chottiner will lead and Benji Ber- 458-5359. NCJW, Louisville Section, has been advisory practice of Ameriprise Finan- low will sing and play guitar. Call Temple asked to restart the Court Watch pro- cial Services Inc. A $5 donation is re- Shalom at 502-458-4739 for details. KI Mahjong Club gram in the Family Court system. This quested. RSVP by March 9 to Temple Keneseth Israel holds a weekly mah- year, the Court Watch term will run from Shalom, 502-458-4739. Senior Lunch Bunch jong game at 1 p.m. every Thursday in March to May. The Temple Shalom Senior Lunch the small chapel. RSVP to gkahn@ken- Volunteers are needed to carry out Louisville Melton classes Bunch will meet on Wednesday, March esethisrael.com or call 502-459-2780. this endeavor. To volunteer, contact the New Melton Classes begin at Adath Je- 21, at a place to be determined. Call NCJW office at 502-458-5566 or ncjw- shurun in March. Four different sessions Temple Shalom at 502-458-4739 for de- KI Bridge Club [email protected]. are available, and each 10-lesson session tails. The Keneseth Israel Bridge Club meets For more information about the Court includes: from 1 to 3 p.m. Mondays in the small Watch program or volunteer needs, call • The Star and the Crescent, taught AJ Shabbat Scholars chapel. RSVP to gwishnia@gmail. Joyce Bridge at 201-819-9176. by Rabbi Laura Metzger, studies the Adath Jeshurun will host Susan Grif- com. long relationship of Judaism and Islam fin as its Shabbat Scholar, at 12:15 p.m., PASSOVER on Tuesday evenings, March 13 – May Saturday, March 31. Griffin is a professor ‘Great Women of the Bible’ at The Tem- 29, 6:30 p.m. – 7:40 p.m. and Thursday of English at the University of Louisville ple AJ Kosher Community Passover Seder Mornings, March 15 – May 31 from 9:30 and a University Distinguished Scholar. Rabbi David Ariel-Joel teaches a class Adath Jeshurun will host its annual a.m. – 10:40 a.m. She will discuss the weekly Torah por- titled “Great Women of the Bible” Mon- Kosher Community Passover Seder at • Seven Decades of Israeli Popular tion, which will be the Passover reading. days at 7 p.m. The class studies the 6:30 p.m. Friday, March 30. Rabbi Rob- Music, taught by Cantor David Lipp daughter of Lot, Tamar, Miriam, Daugh- ert Slosberg and Cantor David Lipp on Tuesday evenings, March 13 – May AJ hosts Minyanaire Shabbat ter of Pharoah, Ruth, Michal and Esther, will lead. A Haggadah will be provided 29, 7:50 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. and Thursday Adath Jeshurun will pay tribute to and their contributions to the biblical for each participant. Space is limited, mornings, March 15 – May 31, at 10:50 its 2017 Minyanaire of the Year, David narrative. so RSVP by Friday, March 23, or until a.m. – Noon. Friedman, and Minyanaire Mentsch, Dr. Hebrew classes at The Temple 200-person room capacity is reached. Contact Louisville Melton Director Walter Olson, Jr., on Friday, April 20, The Temple offers There will be a waiting list. Cost for AJ Deborah Slosberg at dslosberg@ada- and Saturday, April 21. On Friday, the classes on Mondays at 7 and 8 p.m. Be- members is $30 per adult, $15 per child thjeshurun.com or 502-458-5359 to Kabbalat Shabbat service will begin at ginners Hebrew, which is taught by Mark 6-12, and $5 for children 5 and under. register. 5:45 p.m., followed by a Shabbat din- Goldstein, a graduate in Jewish studies Cost for guests is $55 per adult, $25 per ner and awards ceremony at 6:30 p.m. from Hebrew Union College, starts at 7 child 6-12, and $5 for children 5 and Texas Roadhouse fund-raiser for Tem- Visit www.adathjeshurun.com/min- p.m. Advanced Hebrew with Rabbi Joe under. Contact Molly Evancho at mev- ple Shalom yandinner by April 13 for reservations. Rooks Rapport, starts 8 p.m. [email protected] or visit Temple Shalom will receive a portion Contact Molly Evancho at AJ, 502-458- There also is a basic Judaism class, www.adathjeshurun.com/seder. of proceeds from purchases of those 5359 or mevancho@adathjeshurun. taught by all the rabbis Mondays at 8 dining at the Texas Roadhouse, 5005 com for more information. Minyanaires p.m. with Rabbi David Ariel Joel. Shelbyville Road, on Tuesday, March 13. will participate and have special honors See AROUND TOWN on next page Participants must present a flyer. Con- in the Shabbat service at 9:30 a.m., Sat- CenterStage & Jake Latts Present

LIVE GRAND FINALE SUNDAY, MARCH 25, 2018 | 7 P.M. Young performers, ages 6-18, take the stage, competing for over $2,000 in cash and prizes!

Adult Tickets: $12 Child Tickets: $7 Visit www.CenterStageJCC.org/talent or call 502-238-2709. FEBRUARY 23, 2018 Y 8 ADAR 5778 Y Community 23 NEWS & NEWSMAKERS Paley to make 2018 Sunday, February 25, on public televi- In 2000, Shir launched the refugee cation-careers/summer-internship/. sion. matched savings program for the Jewish Preference is given to applications that Naamani Lecture Murals of the Holocaust will include Family and Vocational Service in Louis- are received by March 30. Contact Erin interviews with Ron Skillern, the 2017 ville. In 2003, she became the director of Heakin, JFCS career counselor, at 502- Animator and Kentucky Teacher of the Year who has economic development at the Institute 452- 6341 ext. 246 or eheakin@jfcslou- filmmaker Ninataught all the students who made the for Social and Economic Development, isville.org for more information. Paley will be the murals, and with Holocaust survivor where she served as the leading provider guest speaker of Fred Gross. nationwide of training and technical as- the 2018 Naamani The student-made murals were done sistance for refugee economic develop- JCL promotes Gordon- Memorial Lecture as part of the Holocaust studies class ment programs. at 1 p.m., Sunday, at the WKU summer program for gifted She launched the Kentucky Asset Funk to senior VP March 25, in the students, VAMPY (Visually and Math- Building Coalition and chaired the Ken- Stacy Gordon- University of Louis- ematically Precocious Youth). tucky Coalition for Responsible Lending. Funk has been ville’s Rauch Plan- A preview of the 30-minute film was Shir also serves on the executive com- promoted to senior etarium. held on February 19 at the Kentucky mittee for Bank on Louisville and the vice president of Established in Center for the Arts. Louisville Asset Building Coalition and Nina Paley philanthropy at the 1979, the lecture sits on the city’s Resilience Steering Com- Jewish Community series honors the mittee. A graduate of Syracuse Univer- of Louisville. memory of Professor Israel T. Naamani, sity and Wesleyan University, Shir lives Shir, LHOME, revitalize “It is an honor a UofL scholar and teacher. This year, it in Louisville with her husband, Ron, and and a true privilege also marks the passing of his wife, Zeha- underserved markets two teenagers, Miriam and Gabriel. va Naamani, who died on December 18. to work in partner- A well-known animator and feminist Amy Shir has ship with members been named execu- of the Jewish com- activist, Paley will use the pre-Passover Stacy Gordon-Funk event to speak on the premiere of her tive director of The Internships available for munity and the new filmSeder-Masochism , a provocative Louisville Housing Jewish college students community at large animated story about the Ten Plagues. Opportunities and to change and improve lives,” Gordon- Micro-Enterprise Funk said. “I’m grateful to assist CEO Paley created the animated musi- Jewish Family & Career Services and Community Devel- Sara Wagner in leading an organization cal Sita Sings the Blues, a retelling of a the Jewish Community of Louisville will opment Loan Fund, that has meant so much to me and my 3,000-year-old Sanskrit epic that Roger again offer paid internships for Jewish Inc. (LHOME), an family.” Ebert proclaimed one of the best films college students this summer. emerging commu- Gordon-Funk has been involved with of 2009. The internships are in a variety of nity development fundraising for many years. She previ- She also made This Land Is Mine: A fields, from accounting to theater, con- Amy Shir financial institution ously served as president of the Ken- Brief History of the Land called Israel/ necting interns to their major and career that provides credit tucky/Southeast Indiana Chapter of the Palestine/Canaan/the Levant. The film is goals. and financial services to underserved National MS Society and as director of a meditation on the region’s long history In addition, JFCS and JCL interns will markets and populations. development and marketing for the Girl of conflict that can be viewed on You- meet regularly to receive professional A nonprofit organization launched in Scouts of Kentuckiana and Big Brothers Tube. development around career and employ- 2012 by Jewish Family & Career Servic- Big Sisters of Kentuckiana. RSVPs are encouraged. Contact Ranen ment issues and learn more about the es (JFCS) and the Metropolitan Housing “How fortunate we are to have Stacy Omer-Sherman at ranen.omersher- Louisville Jewish community. Coalition, Inc., LHOME helps to revital- leading our philanthropic efforts,” Wag- [email protected]. The internship program generally runs ize low-income communities in Louis- ner said. “She brings an infectious burst for nine weeks and offers full-time posi- ville through affordable housing loans. of energy to everything she does. Stacy is tions that come with $2,500 stipends. ‘Never Again’ film to air Together with JFCS’ Navigate Enter- driven to help our Jewish community be Available positions and the application prise Center, it provides low-interest strong and vibrant.” in February on KET can be found at jfcslouisville.org/edu- micro-loans to local refugees. One re- The story behind Never Again, the se- cent recipient from Somalia purchased ries of life-size Holocaust murals from a lift-equipped minivan to provide non- Western Kentucky University, is told in a emergency medical transportation for new KET film that will air at 10:30 p.m., Medicaid-reimbursable trips. LHOME also provides products and services not currently offered at scale JCC in Louisville, such as first and second mortgages, down-payment assistance and closing cost mortgage loans, prop- MACCABI GAMES erty tax mortgage loans, home repair, renovation mortgage loans and business micro-loans and credit builder loans. Shir has been working in the econom- ic empowerment field for 18 years. She was a senior municipal bond analyst at Moody’s Investors Service in New York and a senior vice president of marketing at NationsBank in Atlanta. Shir also directed the marketing ef- forts of Security First Network Bank, the world’s first internet bank. She started up an international internet bank mar- keting consulting business in 1997, spoke at conferences around the world, and helped banks worldwide launch in- ternet banking services. VAMPY students work on their latest mural.

day of Passover and Yizkor, 9:30 a.m. Around Town and 5:45 p.m. Saturday April 7. continued from previous page KI Passover Seder AJ Passover worship services Keneseth Israel will hold a com- Here are the dates and times of Ada- munity seder on Friday, March 30. AUG. 5-10 th Jeshurun’s Passover worship ser- Services start at 6 p.m. followed by vices: The Service for the First Born, the seder itself at 7 p.m. Chef Anoosh JOIN TEAM LOUISVILLE 7:15 a.m. Friday, March 30, followed will cater the meal, which will include by breakfast; the community Passover brisket, matzah ball soup and a chil- for an unforgettable experience in seder is Friday March 30 (advanced dren’s menu. Orange County with thousands of other reservations only); first day of Pass- Cost is $25 for adults, $10 for chil- over, 9:30 a.m. and 5:45 p.m. Satur- dren 5-11, free for children 5 and teen athletes and artists. day, March 31; second day of Passover, under. Send checks to KI or pay via 9:30 a.m. and 5:45 p.m. Sunday, April credit card at tinyurl.com/KISeder. INTERESTED IN JOINING THE FUN? 1; seventh day of Passover, 9:30 a.m. RSVP by March 5. Contact Kari Semel for details. and 5:45 p.m. Friday, April 6; eighth (502) 238-2701 | [email protected] 24 Community Y FEBRUARY 23, 2018 Y 8 ADAR 5778 LIFECYCLE Brady is a seventh grader at Kammer- Peter; five great-grandchildren; and his B’nai Mitzvah er Middle School, a member of the AP Engagements dear friend, Pat Golde. program, the tennis team, and he plays Sy often said that he had lived a full Zachary Reece trumpet in the school band. He has been Daniel Mark and life, had a wonderful family and a fulfill- Resnik a member of the Brownsboro Farm Mallory Linderman ing career. He died with no regrets and Zachary Reece Swim Team for nine years. Dr. Martin and at peace with a life well lived. Resnik will become Brady’s mitzvah project includes ser- Ronna Mark of A memorial service was held Monday, a bar mitzvah on vice to the Kentucky Humane Society. Louisville, and Jon February 5, at The Temple, 5101 U.S. Saturday, March and Erika Linder- Highway 42. Expressions of sympathy 3, at Congregation Carly Faye man of Springfield, may be directed to The Temple. Adath Jeshurun. Schramko Ohio, and Steven Zachary is the Carly Faye Sch- and Patricia Gast Mildred “Mutzie” son of Lisa and ramko will be of Columbus, Ohio, Friedman Peter Resnik and called to the Torah announce the en- Mildred “Mutzie” a younger brother as a bat mitzvah on gagement of their Friedman, 91, died of Alex and Eli. His grandparents are Saturday, March children, Daniel Mark and Mallory Lin- Wednesday, Feb- Lillian and John Resnik of New Haven, 10, at Congregation derman. ruary 14, 2018, at Connecticut, and Suzanne Miars of Adath Jeshurun. Daniel is a 2014 graduate of the Uni- Springhurst Health Wilmington, Ohio. She is the daugh- versity of Pittsburgh with a bachelor’s & Rehab. Zachary is a seventh grader at Sa- ter of Mona and degree from the College of Business Ad- She was born cred Heart Model School and at LBSY. Frank Schramko ministration. He is currently completing April 1, 1926, in He plays for Falls City club and school and sister of Bennett and Eli. Her grand- his MBA at the Tepper School of Busi- Cincinnati to the soccer teams and volunteers at the Ken- parents are Shellie and the late Melvin ness at Carnegie Mellon University. late Sam and Tobie Wittenbaum. tucky Science Center. He also has en- Benovitz and Dianne and Frank Sch- Mallory is a 2014 graduate of the Uni- Mutzie was a co-owner with her hus- joyed Beber Camp in Wisconsin. ramko of Ligonier, Pennsylvania. versity of Dayton and is a 2016 gradu- band at Sam Wittenbaum Shoes, a long- Carly is a seventh grader at St. Francis ate of Chatham University in Pittsburgh, time volunteer with Jewish Family & Brady Salmon School in Goshen where she plays on the where she earned her doctorate in physi- Career Services and with the Crohn’s & Brady Salmon soccer and basketball teams, is a Student cal therapy. She is currently working Colitis Foundation, a former member of will be called to Council representative and a member of at Allegheny General Hospital in Pitts- NCJW-Louisville Section and a member the Torah as a bar the We Act Club. She also plays soccer burgh. of Congregation Adath Jeshurun. mitzvah on Satur- for Ohio Elite. Carly loves spending her The couple plan to be married in 2019. She was preceded in death by her par- day, March 10, at summers at Beber Camp. ents; her beloved husband and soul mate Temple Shalom. For her mitzvah project, Carly will of 37 years, Milton Friedman; and her Brady is the son donate to the Beber annual campaign. Obituaries brother, Ivan Wittenbaum. of Bridgette and Beber has been a huge part of Carly’s She is survived by her son and his wife, Marc Salmon and summers for the past four years and she Dr. S.P. ‘Sy’ Steven and Jan Friedman; her daughter, the younger broth- wants to help ensure that no camper is Auerbach Linda Gillett; four grandchildren; and er of Aidan Salmon. denied a summer experience at Beber Dr. S.P. “Sy” Au- four great-grandchildren. His grandparents are Cecile and Fred due to financial need. erbach died peace- Funeral services were held Sunday, Salmon of Westbury, New York, and Ann fully at home on February 18, at Herman Meyer & Son, Maddox of Louisville. Thursday, February Inc., 1338 Ellison Ave., with burial to fol- 1, shortly before his low in Keneseth Israel Cemetery. Visita- 98th birthday. tion will begin after 1 p.m. Expressions He attended the of sympathy may be made to the Janet University of Mi- & Sonny Meyer Food Pantry at JFCS or ami, where he met WHAS Crusade for Children. the love of his life, Minx, and he graduated from the Uni- Caroline B. Goldberg versity of Louisville School of Medicine. Caroline B. Goldberg, nee Erlebacher, An orthopedic surgeon and chief of Or- 74, died Saturday, January 13, 2018, at thopedics at Kosair Children’s Hospital, her home in Skokie, Illinois. Sy co-founded the Southeastern Reha- She also was preceded in death by bilitation Center in Clarksville, Indiana, her beloved husband, Gordon Goldberg; where he served as medical director. He her mother-in-law, Bernice Kessler; a also served as president of medical staff sister, Andrea Erlebacher; and a sister- at Jewish and Kosair hospitals and at the in-law, Bellene Kaish. She is survived Louisville Rehabilitation Center. by her children, Pamela (Steven) Sturt, Devoted to his career, he was an inno- Amie Goldberg and Jory (Andy) Weiss- vator in orthopedic surgical procedures, man; her grandchildren, Evan, Matthew, bringing new techniques from Europe to Maia, Jacob and Liam; and her siblings the United States. He trained doctors in Sandra (Gil) Shifrin. She also was an developing countries and received Medi- aunt and friend to many. co awards for service to underdeveloped Services were held at Chicago Jewish nations, including South Vietnam and Funerals, 8851 Skokie Blvd. Interment Afghanistan. followed in Westlawn. Arrangements Even after retiring from surgery, Sy were by Chicago Jewish Funerals. continued practicing medicine into his 90s. Rose Streicher Kupp He was beloved by his patients, re- Rose Streicher Kupp, 98, formerly of spected by his colleagues and appreciat- Louisville, died Tuesday, January 23, ed by the community for his many con- 2018, in Loveland, Ohio. tributions. His legacy includes endowing She was born in Louisville on March the Auerbach School of Occupational 24, 1919, to the late Alexander and Ra- Therapy at Spalding University, the Au- chel “Ray” Bernzweig Streicher. erbach Chair of Psycho-Oncology and In addition to her parents, she is pre- the Minx Auerbach Lecture in Women’s ceded in death by her husband, Nathan & Gender Studies at the University of Kupp. Louisville. She is survived by her two daughters, Sy lived in the moment and always Marsha Bugalla and Sharon Kaplan. gave others his full attention. He had a Graveside services were held Friday, great sense of humor that stayed with January 26, at Anshei Sfard Cemetery, him until his final days, and a deep ap- 721 Locust Lane. Expressions of sym- preciation for the arts. He collected and pathy may be made to Congregation An- repaired antique clocks from around the shei Sfard, Jewish Family & Career Ser- world, but he was never on time. vices Food Pantry or the donor’s favorite Sy was preceded in death by his wife charity. of 64 years, Minx Mansbach Auerbach. He is survived by his three children, Marian Levitan Lerner Penny Auerbach Friedberg (Jean), Keith Marian Levitan Lerner, 84, passed Auerbach (Lynn Walker), and Robert away Thursday, February 8, 2018. Auerbach (Pumpkin); six grandchildren, See OBITUARIES on next page Michael, Alex, Leah, Summer, Star and FEBRUARY 23, 2018 Y 8 ADAR 5778 Y Community 25 LIFECYCLE daughter-in-law, Lorna Marks; her sister, mance languages from Wayne State Uni- Rowan. And Dr. Jane Cornett & the Ho- Obituaries Carol Behr; her grandchildren, Lauren versity in 1965 and retired in 1990. sparus team. continued from previous page Marks (Doug), Caryn Marks (Marc), Mi- In 2003, the couple moved to Louis- Funeral services were held Wednesday, chelle Marks, Abigail Reed (Ian), Nicole ville to be near family. Rothschild was January 24, at Herman Meyer & Son, She was a mem- Marks, Justin Marks and Kyle Rodgers; a member of Congregation Adath Jeshu- Inc., 1338 Ellison Ave. Burial followed ber of Congrega- five great-grandchildren; and many niec- run. in Adath Jeshurun Cemetery. Donations tion Adath Jeshu- es and nephews. In addition to her husband of 75 years, can be made to The Temple, Jewish run, a member of Funeral services were held Wednesday, Rothschild is survived by her children, Family & Career Services’ Lillian Selig- B’nai Brith and a February 14, at Herman Meyer & Son, Dr. Armand Rothschild (Marylee) and man Forum Series or the charity of the volunteer for Jew- Inc., 1338 Ellison Ave. Burial followed Sylvia Kerpel (Michael); her grandsons, giver’s choice. ish Hospital. A in The Temple Cemetery. Expressions Dr. Daniel Rothschild, Nathan Roths- lifetime member of sympathy may be made to the Jewish child, Martin Kerpel and David Kerpel; Vivian Sohn of Hadassah, she Community Center or the donor’s favor- and five great-grandchildren. Slosberg served as program ite charity. Funeral services were held Monday, Vivian Slosberg, and luncheon vice January 29, at Herman Meyer & Son, 88, died Sunday, president for 17 Zakhar Milzon Inc., 1338 Ellison Ave. Burial followed in February 4, 2018, years. She will be remembered for her Zakhar Milzon, 90, died Saturday, Adath Jeshurun Cemetery. Expressions at the Nazareth wonderful sense of humor and the many February 3, 2018, at his residence. of sympathy may be made to the John Home. skits and songs she wrote for Hadassah, Born in Ukraine, on November 15, and Renee Rothschild Siddurim Fund at Born in New AJ and bridal and baby showers. 1927, son of the late Matvey and Sarah Congregation Adath Jeshurun. York City on Sep- She was preceded in death by her par- Milzon, Zakhar worked in communi- tember 26, 1929, ents, Leon “Mickey” and Tessye Levitan; cations. After retiring from the Soviet Norma Jean Vivian worked at and her husband, Edwin “Eddie” Lerner. army, he worked in civil engineering un- Seidman Universal Match in She is survived by her sons, James and til he fully retired. Norma Jean Se- Cleveland followed by over 30 years as a Grant Lerner; her brother, Alan Levitan He was a member of The Temple. idman, 96, died volunteer at University Hospital, visiting (Janet); and many nieces and nephews. Zakhar was a champion billiards play- Monday, January with cancer patients and their families. Graveside services were held Sunday, er, a loving and friendly man and well 22, 2018. She was a member of Congregation February 11, at Adath Jeshurun Ceme- known within Shalom Towers as very ac- Born August 3, Adath Jeshurun and Park Synagogue in tery. Expressions of sympathy may go to tive. He could light up a room. His pres- 1921, the daughter Cleveland, and loved her family, travel the donor’s favorite charity. ence will be missed. of the late Harry and playing card games. He is survived by his loving wife, Val- and Lena Cohen of Vivian was preceded in death by her Judith Greenfield entina; his daughter, Lana Shchukin Louisville, Norman husband of 42 years, Chester B. Slos- Marks (Aleksey); his son, Gennady Milzon Jean was active in berg. Judith Green- (Alla); his brother, Ilya Milzon of Sara- Girls Scouts when her daughters were She is survived by her son, Rabbi Rob- field Marks, 90, sota, Florida; three grandchildren and young. She volunteered for National ert Slosberg (Deborah), Karl Slosberg passed away Satur- four great-grandchildren. Council of Jewish Women, Home of the (Meredith) and Beth Slosberg (Larry Wi- day, February 10, Funeral services were held Tuesday, Innocents, and the Brandeis National dem); seven grandchildren, Aliza Wein- 2018, at Episcopal February 6, at Herman Meyer & Son, Committee. stock (Stuart), Benjamin Slosberg (Tan- Church Home. Inc., 1338 Ellison Ave. Burial followed Her only career, which she loved, was ya), Jacob Slosberg, Rachel Coolidge Born September in The Temple Cemetery. Expressions of as a Nanny in Drs. Roth, Lehocky, Katz, (Matt), Dr. Jeremy Slosberg, Samuel Wi- 16, 1927, in New sympathy may be made to the donor’s fa- Abrams, Belza’s pediatric practice in the dem and Gabriel Widem and one great- York City, a daugh- vorite charity. ’90s, assisting patients and their families grandchild, David Weinstock. ter of the late Ju- during their office visits. Funeral services were held Wednesday, lien and Shirley Greenfield, Judy was a Renee Ruth She was the beloved wife of Leon Seid- February 7, at Herman Meyer & Son, beautiful woman who spent most of her Rothschild man for 46 years until his death in 1987. Inc., 1338 Ellison Ave. Burial followed in life volunteering her time to make her Renee Ruth Roth- She also was preceded in death by her Adath Jeshurun Cemetery. Expressions community a better place to live, and schild, 98, died Sat- sister, Dorothy Munich, and her brother, of sympathy may be made to the Chester helping her husband at Allied Sporting urday, January 27, Norton Cohen. B. Slosberg Memorial Sukkah Fund at Goods. 2018 at her home. She lived for her family. Her husband Congregation Adath Jeshurun. Politically active, she was state presi- A native of Kehl, and children were the center of her dent of the League of Women Voters, Germany, Roths- world. bringing the first presidential debate to child was born No- She is survived by two daughters and a Louisville in 1984, and she and ran sev- vember 5, 1919, to son-in-law she considered her son, Nan- eral political campaigns. Heinrich and Elsa cy Rappaport, Chicago; Bonnie and John ham er aiting She volunteered with the criminal jus- Bodenheimer. She Roth, Louisville; her three grandsons, tice system and organized Family and was a Holocaust survivor, rescued by her David (Sofija) Roth, Honolulu, Andrew ist as Friends United for Hope, which sup- then-fiance, John Rothschild, in 1942. Rappaport, San Diego; Mark (Melissa) ported the families of inmates. They escaped to Switzerland where they Roth, Louisville; two great-granddaugh- Mnth ait r aan She also was past president of local lived until they were married on Decem- ters, Lila and Alexandra Roth. For further information, please call Diane Reece PTAs, a member of The Temple and a ber 5, 1942. They moved to America in She so appreciated the constant love or Eleonora Isahakyan at 454-7795. board member of the NCJW-Louisville 1951. and attention she received from her Section, JCC and Hadassah. Rothschild was an original faculty nieces and nephews in Louisville, Sedo- In addition to her parents; her hus- member of Oakland University, and sub- na, New York City, and Los Angeles. band, Samuel Marks, and a son, Gregory sequently Oakland Community College, Mother was loved by all who knew her. Marks, preceded her in death. near Detroit, where she became head of Special thanks to her caregivers: Karen Judy is survived by her sons, Michael the Department of Foreign Languages. Jeffries, Carmelita’s Care and her wom- 3650 Dutchmans Ln., Louisville, KY 40205 Marks (Joanne) and Harry Marks; her She received her master’s degree in ro- en: Jetta Cunningham and Shulonda 26 Community Y FEBRUARY 23, 2018 Y 8 ADAR 5778

Poland Founded in 2011, in continued from page 1 association with the Forman and received a master’s of business admin- Jewish Federation of continued from page 1 istration from Stanford University’s Gradu- Holocaust Memorial Museum and other or- Greater Pittsburgh, ate School of Business. ganizations and religious groups. Classrooms Without a dry, irrelevant topic. Unless the subject is He worked for the American Israel Pub- The law’s passage has generated a current Borders is a nonprofit made meaningful to their own lives, For- lic Affairs Committee as a legislative liaison of anti-Semitic rhetoric in the Polish media. organization that of- man said they may dismiss it. from 1977 to 1981 before becoming execu- One advisor to President Duda chided Israel fers “experiential edu- • Build coalitions: The Jews cannot deal tive director of the National Jewish Demo- for having a “feeling of shame at the passivity cation” to teachers, with anti-Semitism alone. Coalitions of cratic Council – a position he held for 15 of the Jews during the Holocaust,” the Associ- students and others government, other ethnic groups and soci- years. Dr. Zipora “Tsipy” Gur ated Press reported. who want to learn about ety in general are needed. He was the Jewish outreach director for Gur, though, is not concerned about the the Holocaust through the lenses of tolerance Taking these steps isn’t easy, Forman the Obama for America campaign from safety of the group she will lead to Poland this and acceptance. said. Sometimes it means letting go of long- 2011 to 2012 before moving to the State De- summer. The organization has brought more than held perceptions of the problem when facts partment. Today, Forman is a senior fellow “It’s not like there’s a KGB walking with us, 500 educators from public, private and pa- refute them. at the Center for Jewish Civilization, School listening to everything we’re saying,” she said, rochial schools to Poland, Germany, Greece, It also involves brutal honesty, he added. of Foreign Service, at Georgetown Univer- adding, “I feel very safe in Poland.” Israel and Spain. For instance, Jewish terrorists are not kill- sity. She wasn’t so clear on how the law might Gur, a professional educator for more than ing Muslims, but a small minority within The position of Special Envoy to Moni- affect Howard Chandler, a Holocaust survivor 30 years, received the Shazar Award for Ex- the Muslim world has targeted Jews. tor and Combat Anti-Semitism has existed from Starachowice, Poland, who today lives cellence in in 1993 from the “You cannot stigmatize a whole people in the federal government since 2004, For- in Canada. Chandler, 89, accompanies Gur Jewish Education Institute. It was presented for the actions of a minority,” he said, “but man said. He considers it a great opportu- on her trips, retelling his story of survival and by the then-President of Israel, Chaim Herzog. you have to acknowledge it, or you’re not nity of his career to be named to the post, offering background at sites the group visits. Gur said she’s committed to inspiring dealing with the problem.” which he held from 2013 to 2017. At Auschwitz-Birkenau, Chandler stands teachers and giving them new tools to teach Forman graduated Magna Cum Laude “It was a great, great job,” he said. up in the barracks, speaking for as long as an this period of history. in government from Harvard University hour about his experience in the camp. Tour- “Teachers can change a generation,” she ists typically stop, listening intently to what he said. says. Ron Skillern, the 2017 Kentucky Teacher He may not be able to give that speech this of the Year who teaches Holocaust studies at Poland’s PM: some Jews col- summer – at least, not at Auschwitz. Western Kentucky University’s VAMPY pro- “I have to learn more about Howard,” Gur gram, also showed little apprehension about laborated with Nazis said. “It (Auschwitz) might not be the place to going to Poland this summer. tell the story. But we’re not changing the cur- “You do have a little concern about security, By Cnaan Liphshiz said. riculum, because this IS the story.” but that’s not at the forefront,” he said. “I’m go- JTA What Morawiecki said is technically accu- Chandler, who is currently in Florida, text- ing [to Poland] to learn, and there has never rate, but historically unfair in light of the spe- ed Community, saying he is “not afraid” when been a more important time to do this work.” The row between Poland and Israel about cific nature of the Nazi , he “speaks the truth.” the Holocaust reached new heights after Po- according to scholars who have studied the land’s prime minister said that the genocide dozens of indictments brought forward in Is- had not only Polish, Ukrainian and German rael against Nazi collaborators. perpetrators, but Jewish ones as well. Rivka Brot, a fellow at Bar-Ilan University’s Addressing a new law that criminalizes Center for Jewish and Democratic Law, wrote blaming Poland for Nazi crimes, Mateusz her doctoral thesis on the prosecution of Jew- Morawiecki said in an interview Saturday, ish collaborators by Jewish tribunals in tran- February 17, that the law’s effects would not sit camps in Europe after World War II, and be as sweeping as its critics complain. later in the State of Israel. Volunteer “It’s not going to be seen as criminal to None of the trials ended with a sentence lon- say that there were Polish perpetrators, as ger than 18 months in prison. there were Jewish perpetrators, as there were Brot said the offensive element in entucyne elth incluing Ukrainian; not only German perpetrators,” he Morawiecki’s remark is that he men- Jewish ositl hs mny said. tioned Jews who collaborated with the volunteer oortunities t its If his statement was meant to soothe the Germans alongside Polish collaborators. Louisville fcilities tht we re law’s critics, then Morawiecki failed spectacu- “Any comparison between Jewish collabo- seeing iniviuls to fulfill. larly. rators and Polish ones is false,” she said. “The Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanya- Jewish prisoners who collaborated did so un- o mtter whether you re hu called the remark “outrageous.” der the immediate threat of death.” Poles, Brot intereste in trnsorting tients “There is a problem here of an inability to added, suffered a lot under the Nazis, “but to their re of service heling understand history and a lack of sensitivity to most were not subjected to the same circum- fmily memers trc their the tragedy of our people,” the Israeli leader stances as Jews destined for annihilation.” tients uring roceure or sitting t the informtion es to ssist visitors we hve nee. 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