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New Team Trek Challenge, pg 1 Security , pg 1 Paint a Masterpiece, pg 2 School’s Out Days, pg 2 Louisville Jewish Film Festival, pg 2 CenterStage Presents Joseph, pg 3 TRX, pg 3 Advanced Swimming, pg 3 Exceed Weight Training, pg 3 Published by the Jewish Community of Louisville, Inc. Women’s Fitness Class, pg 3 Senior Calendar, pg 4 Family Movie Night, pg 4 Patio Gallery Exhibit, pg 4 Teen Connection, pg 4 Please Join Us For Inside This Issue Jewish Community of Louisville Super Sunday, pg 1 YAD Campaign Event, pg 1 JCL Group Meets Sen. Paul, pg 1 What Does Campaign Do?, pg 4 Y Jewish Film Festival, pg 6 A JCRC Purim Collection, pg 8 D Peyton Greenberg Summer Internships, pg 9 SUN JCC Increases Security, pg 9 Free Teen Holocaust Museum Trip, pg 15 2013 Federation Campaign Olympic Dreams Debbie Friedman’s JCL, pg 22 Greenberg to Compete Briefing on Iran, pg 24 by Shiela Steinman Wallace “It will feel like a big party,” said Super Hillel Event, pg 24 hen you come to the Jewish Sunday Chair Sarah Harlan. “I’m some- in Maccabiah in Israel JCL & JFCS Learn Together, pg 24 CommunityPre-Oscar Center on one whoParty! hates asking people for money, by Shiela Steinman Wallace Local News Sunday, February 17, and but I’m excited about it this time, and it At some point in our lives, most of Peyton Greenberg, pg 1 W you look carefully,Dress up you as mightyour favoritejust see celebritywill be andfun.” help support the us have had a BIG dream – to be elect- Women of Distinction, pg 5 Tommy Lee Jones or Helen Hunt, Katniss Unlike years past, volunteers will only AJ Music Fest, pg 7 Louisville Jewish Federation’s Annual Campaign. ed president of the United States, to win MLK Service at The Temple, pg 9 Everdeen or Jean Valjean walking up the be calling people who have given at least an Academy Award, to receive a Pulitzer JFCS Job Interview Workshop, pg 10 red carpet side by sidePrizes with will local be celebri awarded- and$500 snacks to willthe beCampaign served! in the past. That JFCS Volunteers Needed, pg 10 Prize, to ride the winning horse in the ties like folksinger John Gage and news- means they will be talking with people Kentucky Derby. But how many of us National and International caster Bryan Baker. who know what the Campaign is and ever had a realistic chance to make those Four Sets of Twins at WGH, pg 11 Well, maybe not the real Tommy Lee support it. dreams come true? Access Regional Valentine’s Party Jones or Helen Hunt – but some of your The donors who make gifts of less than for Singles, pg 13 Sunday, February 17, 2013 For 15-year-old Peyton Greenberg, a friends whoFirst have Shift: gotten 9:30 into a.m.-12 the spirit p.m. of • Second$500 are Shift: important, 1:00 p.m. too, - but 3:30 this p.m. year, the sophomore in the High School University Regular Features Super Sunday’s Pre- Federation has partnered with the Jewish program at Manual High School, that JCRC Update, pg 2 Oscar Party and Federations of North America in a special dream is to become an Olympic swim- Letters to the Editor, pg 2 donned costumesJCC Patio Gallery Continued on page 4 Calendar of Events, pg 5 mer and to bring home at least one gold Review, Whipping Man, pg 7 To sign up for ato shift, come contact as their Mary fa Jean- at 238-2739, [email protected] or register online at jewishlouisville.org/supersunday. medal. Unlike most of us, Greenberg is Review, Company, pg 7 $2,141,000 vorite movie star or working very hard and doing everything Teen Topics, pg 14 Goal character. YAD Gets Russian Column, pg 16 she can to turn that goal into reality. In Super Sunday Chair: Sarah Harlan • Committee: Bryan Baker, Barbara Franklin, Kate Kastenbaum JFCS Calendar, pg 17 You’re invited to fact, she is ranked among the top 10 fe- Newsmakers, pg 18 be partVaad approvedof the optionfun. available uponReady advance request by February to 8. Party male swimmers in her age group in the Chavurat Shalom, pg 18 Childcare is available upon advance request by February 8. Super Sunday is by Shiela Steinman Wallace United States. Around Town, pg 19 the annual telethon Lifecycle, pg 20 Are you ready to get down and dance She swims on two swim teams – D’var Torah, pg 23 for the Federation while a DJ keeps the music going, laugh Manual High School and the Lakeside Classifieds, pg 23 Campaign, and and have fun with your friends when a Seahawks, practices five hours a day, calls will be madeJew ish Federation Wedding Section $663,536Please OF LOUISVILLElocal young comedian who’s popular at six days a week, and competes regularly Currently for the Campaign Checklist, pg 12 clubs and on campuses around the coun- against some of the country’s best swim- AnswerPledged The Call Same-Sex Marriage, pg 12 on February 17, but try takes the stage, to have a good time mers. This summer, she will be compet- When our volunteersthis call will be a Super Stories Available Online at www. you on Super Sunday, please in a photo booth and to enjoy good food ing in the Maccabiah in Israel, and since answer the call andSunday make unlike any and drink? the Maccabiah is associated with the jewishlouisville.org your generous giftyou to the may have expe- What a New Israeli Government 2013 Federation If you are, and you’re a young adult, Olympics, she knows Olympic scouts Campaign.rienced before. Might Look Like Make & Pay Youryou’re Pledge invited Online at to the annual YAD will be in the stands. She is one of only jewishlouisville.org/pledge Analysis: The Consequences of the Campaign event on Saturday, February 2, 12 girls in the U.S., age 18 and under, se- Israeli Vote at 7 p.m. at The Pointe. lected to participate. Debbie’s JCL Continued on page 8 Continued on page 15 JCL Delegation Meets with Sen. Rand Paul by Matt Goldberg, Director Community of Louisville CEO Stu Jewish Community Relations Council Silberman, Immediate Past JCL Board One of the important tasks the Jewish Chair Ed Weinberg and several mem- Community Relations Council performs bers of the JCRC, including Director

POSTAGE is building bridges between the Jewish Matt Goldberg, Chair Ayala Golding and KENTUCKY LOUISVILLE

PERIODICALS community and others – political leaders, JCRC member Beth Salamon, traveled to government organizations, schools, other Bowling Green, KY, where they opened faith groups, other non-profits, etc. the conversation with Senator Rand Paul On Friday, January 18, Jewish in his office at the junior senator’s invita- tion. Sen. Paul, who had just returned from a visit to Israel and the Palestinian Authority, was eager to share his expe- riences with the group. He spoke about his meetings with Israeli Prime Minister “Without a vibrant JCL, we would not Benjamin Netanyahu and President have a vibrant Jewish community. Shimon Peres, and Palestinian President We strongly believe that.” – Debbie Friedman Mahmoud Abbas and others. The trip also afforded the senator and Jewish Community his family the opportunity to do some of Louisville Front, Ed Weinberg, Sen. Rand Paul, Beth touring, visiting popular sites including Salamon and Ayala Golding; back, Doug Masada and the Dead Sea. He also talked Read Debbie’s story on page 22. Stafford, Matt Goldberg and Stu Silberman Continued on page 9 14 Stamp Challenge – an agreement to spend or altered in any way, it will not even cover It will be a very interesting next few JCRC Update no more than $31.50 for the week on food this bare minimum, and it will make the weeks as the horse-trading that is Israeli (the average of what a food stamp recipi- hunger problem in our country that much political coalition building begins in ear- by Matt Goldberg, Director ent receives) in order to raise awareness more acute. Today, 46 million Americans nest. Jewish Community Relations Council for continued support for the Food Stamp depend on this program to supply basic Food Stamp Challenge program or Supplemental Nutrition minimum food needs. 13 s of the writing of this column, sev- Assistance Program (SNAP) funded by Important Elections in Israel Letters to eral members of our community, the federal government and administered Elections in Israel are always a time Aincluding me, are taking the Food by the states. of great uncertainty, and this week is no the Editor Although I have just started, two exception. An estimated 15 percent of things have become abundantly clear. the electorate was still undecided as of Bar Mitzvah Project First, it IS possible to live on $31.50 for election day. Prime Minister Benjamin Dear Editor, the week for food. Community is published monthly by Netanyahu will be forming the next gov- My name is Noah Howard Goldberg. 12 Shopping is a unique experience while the Jewish Community of Louisville, Inc., ernment, but what that government will I will be 13 soon and my Bar Mitzvah is 3630 Dutchmans Lane, Louisville, KY doing this challenge, as EVERY food look like is still very much up in the air. next month. I am just like any other kid 40205-3216. choice is an economic decision as op- Elections were held Tuesday, and except for one thing … I SURVIVED A USPS #020-068 at Louisville, KY. posed to a nutrition or taste decision. The as I write this column, Prime Minister The Jewish Community of Louisville BATTLE WITH CANCER! I was diag- staples that enable us to meet the Food Netanyahu’s joint list party of Likud- nosed with leukemia in July 2008 when I is a nonprofit organization. $26 of your Stamp Challenge are spaghetti, rice, len- pledge is for a subscription for Community. Yisrael Beitenu is projected to get 32 seats was only 8 years old. I had to have chemo 11 For more information, call (502) 459-0660, tils, beans and bananas. Eggs are also in the 120-seat Knesset, the largest party for three years and three months, and, fax (502) 238-2724, e-mail jcl@jewishlou- very economical as a primary source of by far. But there are many parties that thank G-d, it worked. I have been cancer isville.org or check out the website www. protein. Peanut butter and jelly on bread could have a role in the next government. free and in remission for four and a half jewishlouisville.org. is affordable when you get value brands, On the right, there is Habayit HaYehudi years. POSTMASTER – Send address chang- or items on sale. (The Jewish Home Party), whose platform So many people helped me and my es to Community, 3630 Dutchmans Lane, Second, while it is possible to live on Louisville, KY 40205-3216. is that most associated with the religious family for many years when I was sick. $31.50, it is not easy or healthy. Zionist movement, and they are poised to I want to give back in a way that really Deadlines 10 Community Deadlines: Eating out is practically unheard of, as possibly have a role in the next govern- helped me and many kids I know, and for the next two issues of Community an average of $1.50 per meal eliminates for copy and ads are: February 15 for ment. Other right leaning parties include also, for all the kids whose lives will publication on February 22 and March 15 most restaurant choices. Furthermore, the other various religious parties and change because of illness. for publication on March 22. Items for the fresh fruits and vegetables are cost pro- the far right Otzma L’Yisrael (Strength to I would like to help other children who Russian column must be in the day before hibitive. Israel), also possibilities to be in a narrow, face hospitalization and painful medical the general deadline. Protein must come from eggs and right leaning, Netanyahu led government. procedures like I did at a young age. I am Community publishes News­makers and beans, as opposed to meat and fish. I It will be up to Prime Minister collecting DVD’s, Wii games, Xbox and 9 Around Town items at no charge. There is am eating a lot of canned vegetables, like Netanyahu to form the next government Playstation games for children at Kosair a $5 charge for photographs. There is an green beans and corn. Fresh fruit is dif- $18 charge for Lifecycle announcements, and it is possible that he could look to form Children’s Hospital and for Chai Lifeline, with or without a photo. Items must be ficult; bananas are cheap … but not much a governing coalition with the center left chailifeline.org, a Jewish organization submitted in writing. Please include your else. I hope that other people participat- parties of Labor, Yesh Atid, and Hatnua. that helps children who are diagnosed or name and a daytime telephone number ing in the program are better shoppers This would seem to be more conducive to facing life-threatening or lifelong illness. where you can be contacted in the event than I am, because it is a struggle to make peace talks with the Palestinians, as all These are two great places that saved my that questions arise. Community reserves 8 this work (that is the idea, I guess). three of these parties have intimated that life and helped me and my family live life the right to edit all submissions to conform The SNAP program now covers the to style and length requirements. they would not sit in a government with while fighting cancer. bare minimum of what a person should Prime Minister Netanyahu unless there I ask for your donation of these items Advertising Information: To eat over the course of a week, and it really was more movement on the peace-talks and please drop them off in the desig- advertise, please contact Aaron Leibson, should be expanded. If the program is cut (502) 418-5845 or e-mail aleibson@jew- front. nated collection box in the synagogue ishlouisville.org. coatroom at Adath Jeshurun Synagogue, 7 The appearance of advertising in 2401 Woodbourne Ave. I will be collect- Community does not represent a kashruth ing these items from now until the end of endorsement. February. Editorial Policy: Community accepts Please help me with Tikkun Olam, re- letters to the editor for publication. All let- pairing the world. You can make a differ- ters must be of interest to the Jewish com- ence in the life of a kid like me. Thanks munity or in response to an item published for your support! 6 in the paper. They must be no longer than 300 words in length and signed. Name, ad- Love, Noah dress and daytime phone number must be Flying Camp Scholarships included for verification purposes only. Community reserves the right to refuse to Dear Jewish Administrators, Teachers and publish any letter, to edit for brevity while Students, preserving the meaning, and to limit the In order to expose Jewish Youth to number of letters published in any edition. 5 Mail your comments to: Community, possible career paths in aviation, a group Letters to the Editor, 3600 Dutchmans of Jewish UPS Pilots would like to spon- Lane, Louisville, KY 40205. sor four Jewish Louisville teens to an avia- tion day camp this summer. Editorial Staff These day camps are run by the Editor/Communications Director Organization of Black Airline Pilots Shiela Steinman Wallace, 238-2703 (OBAP) and they have graciously allowed 4 [email protected] our group to sponsor four Jewish youths Marketing Directer to attend these camps. The first camp is Ben Goldenberg, 238-2711 geared for middle school age children and [email protected] runs from June 9-14. The advanced camp Associate Communications Manager for high schoolers runs from July 22- 26. Celia Triplett, 238-2778 If you are interested in attending one of [email protected] these aviation camps please write a brief 3 Advertising Sales Manager Aaron Leibson, 418-5845 essay on either: [email protected] 1. Why I am interested in attending avia- tion camp or Board Chair 2. A short essay on a Jewish person who David Klein has contributed to aviation in a signifi- President & Chief Executive Officer cant way. 2 Stu Silberman Please submit these in PDF format and Senior Vice President & Chief Operations Officer email them to [email protected]. Sara Wagner Please include your name, age, school, Vice President & Chief Development Officer Stew Bromberg and contact information. Camp scholar- ship winners will be notified by February Vice President & Chief Financial Officer Ed Hickerson 15. If you have any questions please feel 1 Tax deductible contributions may be sent to Community, 3600 Dutchmans Lane, free to call or email. Louisville, KY 40205. Sincerely,

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61077_JCP_Lung_10x13_75bw.indd 1 11/7/12 9:20 AM 14 What Does Campaign Do? Please Join Us for Super Sunday ith all the hoopla and fun rolled And of course there will be plenty of ing so you’ll know what to do when you into Super Sunday this year, Continued from page 1 good food. make calls. Wit’s important to remember that the success of the 2013 Federation program to reach out to those donors and “It will be fun,” she added, “and people To volunteer for Super Sunday, please Campaign is critical to the health and vi- those who have never given in a different will leave feeling good about it – like they contact the Development Office, 238- 13 tality of the Louisville Jewish community way. They will still be contacted, but not just went to a great social event or party.” 2739 or [email protected]. and together, we do extraordinary things. by Super Sunday volunteers. So come join the stargazing – you nev- Members of the Super Sunday When we support the Federation “I’ve heard there might also be some er know whom you’ll see. Committee are Chair Sarah Harlan, Campaign, we care for those in need. performances by some CenterStage com- Choose the shift that works best for Bryan Baker, Barbara Franklin and Kate We support the Jewish Family & Career pany members,” Harlan said, “so people you: 9:30 a.m.-12 p.m. or 1-3:30 p.m. The Kastenbaum. Services Food Pantry to help ensure that 12 will be entertained.” first half hour of each shift will be train- families in our community do not go hun- gry. We enable JFCS to offer their services on a sliding scale so families dealing with addiction, employment issues, illness, divorce and other challenges can get the help they need, whether or not they can Please Join Us For pay the fees for those services. 11 When we support the Federation Campaign, we provide nutritious, kosher meals for seniors through the congregate lunch program at the Jewish Community Center and through Meals-on-Wheels for the homebound, regardless of their in- 10 come. When we support the Federation Campaign, we honor the heroes in the community by offering discounts to those Y who protect us daily – active military, A police, EMTs and fire personnel. We also ND provide scholarship assistance to families 9 SU in difficult situations, allowing them ac- cess to childcare, summer camp and well- 2013 Federation Campaign ness programs. When we support the Federation Campaign, we enrich, celebrate and sus- tain Jewish life, enabling young adults, 8 ages 18-26, to participate in free 10- Pre-Oscar Party! day Birthright Israel trips, and a trip to Israel can be a life-changing experience. We also ensure that Hillel is available on college campuses to connect Jewish Dress up as your favorite celebrity and help support the students with each other through social, educational and Judaic opportunities and 7 Louisville Jewish Federation’s Annual Campaign. learning experiences. When we support the Federation Campaign, we ensure that the Jewish Prizes will be awarded and snacks will be served! Community Relations Council is there to represent the Jewish community and protect Jewish values in the general com- 6 munity, providing advocacy, accurate in- formation and education. When we support the Federation Sunday, February 17, 2013 Campaign, we nurture Jewish identi- ties in our children through programs First Shift: 9:30 a.m.-12 p.m. • Second Shift: 1:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. like The PJ Library, which provides free, high quality Jewish books and CDs to 5 children, delivered to their homes; and through scholarships that enable children JCC Patio Gallery to attend Jewish overnight camps. To sign up for a shift, contact Mary Jean at 238-2739, [email protected] When we support the Federation Campaign, we also fulfill our responsi- or register online at jewishlouisville.org/supersunday. bility for Jews at risk around the world. Working with our partners, the Jewish 4 Agency for Israel (JAFI), the American Super Sunday Chair: Sarah Harlan • Committee: Bryan Baker, Barbara Franklin, Kate Kastenbaum Jewish Joint Distribution Committee (JDC) and World ORT, we provide food Vaad approved option available upon advance request by February 8. assistance, resettlement services, job Childcare is available upon advance request by February 8. training, programs for the disabled and elderly, outreach for dropouts and more. 3 When we support the Federation Campaign, we build bridges with Israelis in the Western Galilee through Partnership 2Gether, exploring learn- ing opportunities, sharing medical and Jewish Federation business knowledge, experiencing each Please OF LOUISVILLE other’s culture and developing lifelong 2 Answer The Call friendships. Together, we do extraordinary When our volunteers call things when we support the Federation you on Super Sunday, please Campaign. Answer the call gener- answer the call and make ously when a volunteer calls on Super your generous gift to the Sunday or when you are contacted by the 1 2013 Federation Federation. Better yet – don’t wait for the Campaign. call. Pledge online at www.jewishlouis- Make & Pay Your Pledge Online at ville.org, call 459-0660 or send a check jewishlouisville.org/pledge to Jewish Federation of Louisville, 3600 Dutchmans Ln., Louisville, KY 40205.

4  Community, January 25, 2013  14 Shevat 5773 14 Center for Women and Families Calendar of Events FEBRUARY 2 Names Five Women of Distinction FEBRUARY 5 he Center for Women and victims of intimate partner violence and Families will honor five Women of holding perpetrators accountable. She Adath Jeshurun presents YAD 2013 Federation 13 TDistinction at its 26th Anniversary was instrumental in the creation of the 92nd Street Y Live Lecture Campaign Event Celebration of Service & Survival on Domestic Violence Intake Center, was one Supreme Court Justice with Comedian Raanan Hershberg Wednesday, February 13, at the Louisville of the driving forces behind the establish- Sonia Sotomayor with 7 p.m. at The Pointe Thane Rosenbaum Marriott Downtown. The contributions of ment of Enhanced Supervision Docket, 7:30 p.m. coffee, popcorn 226 E. Washington St. these women work in unison to improve and is always supportive of new initiatives Broadcast, 8 p.m. RSVP to the Development Office, 238-2739, [email protected] opportunity, education and quality of life that enhance victim safety. FREE for women and girls in our community. For information, contact 12 Tori Murden Deborah Slosberg The honorees are: McClure [email protected]. FEBRUARY 9 Madeline To RSVP, call 458-5359. President, Spalding JEWISH FILM FESTIVAL Abramson University Community Volunteer Tori Murden FEBRUARY 10 My Best Enemy 7:30 p.m. at Village 8 Madeline Abram- McClure has long Tickets $8.50 in advance, $10 at the door son’s passion for been a role model JEWISH FILM FESTIVAL For tickets, call 459-0660 or go to 11 public service led for women and girls A Bottle in the Gaza Sea jewishlouisville.org/filmfestival her to membership in Kentuckiana. She 2:30 p.m. at Muhammad Ali Center on the Boards of the served as director of Tori Murden Admission to film, free; $2 to view the FEBRUARY 10 Kentucky Center for the Women’s Center McClure museum prior to the film. Moderated the Arts, Maryhurst, Madeline of Volunteers of discussion and desserts to follow. Teen Connection the Pritchard Com- Abramson America, a residential center for homeless Call 459-0660 or go to Game Craze 10 mittee for Academic Excellence, Jewish women. In her current role as President of jewishlouisville.org/filmfestival Pizza, Drinks, Snacks Provided. Hospital/St. Mary’s Foundation, and the Spalding University, she supports schol- Open to Jewish Teens grades 6-8 American Red Cross Louisville Chapter. arships, especially for women who are un- FEB. 11-MAY 2 2-4 p.m., at the JCC, $5. Register by February 4 at front desk, 459-0660. In 2010, she was recognized with the derprivileged and marginalized. Spalding Team Trek: Around the World in 80 Days Family Scholar House Lucy Award for her University joined Mayor Fischer’s ad- For more information, contact Mike Steklof, Recruit your team now. 238-2774 or [email protected]. commitment to post-secondary educa- ministration in the 55,000 Degrees proj- Earn miles for all the time you exercise. 9 tion and equality for women. Her efforts ect and, under McClure’s leadership, See story, CenterPiece, page •••. with the Red Cross, Governor’s School has committed $1.8 million in scholar- for the Arts and Maryhurst have allowed ships toward the mission of graduating FEBRUARY 13 FEBRUARY 12 her to connect with men and women Louisvillians from college. JEWISH FILM FESTIVAL JEWISH FILM FESTIVAL who share a commitment to enriching Mary Gwen the lives of their communities and fellow Remembrance The Flat Wheeler 7 p.m. at Village 8 Kentuckians. 7 p.m. at Village 8 8 Executive Director, Tickets $8.50 in advance, $10 at the door Abramson is also an active volun- Tickets $8.50 in advance, $10 at the door 55,000 Degrees For tickets, call 459-0660 or go to For tickets, call 459-0660 or go to teer in the Jewish community. She has jewishlouisville.org/filmfestival Early in her career, jewishlouisville.org/filmfestival taken a number of leadership roles with Mary Gwen Wheeler the Federation Annual Campaign, and recognized that for has been a member of the Boards of the FEBRUARY 16 women, education FEBRUARY 17 Jewish Community of Louisville, National 7 correlates with access JEWISH FILM FESTIVAL Council of Jewish Women, Louisville 2103 Federation Campaign to opportunity. She Section and Jewish Hospital. She has also Mary Gwen Kaddish for a Friend worked for 10 years Wheeler SUPER SUNDAYSee 7:30 p.m. at Village 8 served many other organizations. Answer the Call. story, as Project Director for page 1. Tickets $8.50 in advance, $10 at the door Dr. Renee the National Center for Family Literacy. For tickets, call 459-0660 or go to Campbell In 2003, Mayor Jerry Abramson called on jewishlouisville.org/filmfestival 6 President/CEO, Wesley Mary Gwen to serve as Secretary for the FEBRUARY 18 FEBRUARY 17 House Services Cabinet of Health and Family Literacy. In JEWISH FILM FESTIVAL Dr. Renee Camp- 2010, Governor Steve Beshear appointed Three Films from Ma’ale School of Tele- JEWISH FILM FESTIVAL bell presently serves her to the Kentucky Board of Education. vision, Film and the Arts in Jerusalem Hava Nagila and as the President/CEO She currently serves as the Executive 7 p.m. in the Waller Chapel Lost Tribe Klezmer Band of Wesley House Director for 55,000 Degrees, an organiza- at The Temple 4 p.m. at Adath Jeshurun Community Services. tion in Louisville dedicated to empower- 5 FREE - Sponsored by The Temple Brotherhood Admission $22 Adults, $8 Students She is committed to Dr. Renee ing individuals through education. She Followed by dessert reception, sponsored by the Enjoy a light meal and a concert eradicating violence Campbell also served as an original board member Louisville Jewish Film Committee and The Temple. Vaad approved option available upon advance request. following the film. and abuse by promot- for Women 4 Women and continues ad- Vaad approved option available upon advance request. For tickets, call 459-0660 or go to Call 459-0660 or go to ing services that influence the develop- vocating for the advancement of women. jewishlouisville.org/filmfestival jewishlouisville.org/filmfestival ment of healthy families, education and The Center will also honor Janene issues of justice and fairness. She is a Shakir, winner of the second annual Joan FEBRUARY 21 4 founding mother and part of the steering E. Thomas Lifetime Achievement Award, FEBRUARY 20 committee of the Louisville Clothesline which recognizes the lifelong efforts of Jews and Project that brings attention to the wide- an individual whose work has made her JEWISH FILM FESTIVAL Booze: and Follow Me spread abuse of women. A motivational community a more peaceful, compassion- Purim Wilfrid Israel speaker, Dr. Campbell presented a semi- ate and equitable place to live for women Bourbon 7 p.m. at Village 8 Two films nar on Prevention, Intervention and and families. Tasting 7 p.m. at is co-produced by Bonnie Bizer, 3 Assessment of Family Domestic Violence Funds raised through this event allow Heaven Hill Distillery HQ Wilfrid Israel whose cousin was a founder of Kibbutz Hazorea. and Abuse at a National Summit in The Center for Women and Families to 4500 Bowling Blvd., #300 For tickets, call 459-0660 or go to Washington, DC. continue serving over 30,000 individuals Hors d’ouevres will be served. jewishlouisville.org/filmfestival who need our services annually. Without TO BECost RESCHEDULED to be determined. SOON Susan Ely Vaad approvedWatch option availablefor details. upon advance request. support from generous community mem- FEB. 21-MAR. 3 Jefferson County RSVP to Mary Jean, 238-2739, bers, the Center for Women and Family Attorney’s Office, [email protected] or online CenterStage Presents 2 Domestic Violence Unit could not continue its vital work of ad- at www.jewishlouisville.org. In her role as the vocating, fostering hope, promoting self- Joseph and the Amazing Division Chief of the sufficiency and rebuilding lives for sur- Technicolor Dreamcoat Domestic Violence vivors of intimate partner violence and FEBRUARY 21 $18 per person in advance, and Sexual Assault sexual assault. $20 at the door Unit, Susan Ely makes Reservations ($175) are still available. JEWISH FILM FESTIVAL Call 459-0660 for tickets. it her business that Susan Ely Call Director of Development Phoebe My Australia 1 the system is both fair Lipkis at 581-7207 or visit www.thecen- 7 p.m. at Village 8 teronline.org/get-involved/celebration-of- Tickets $8.50 in advance, $10 at the door and fast as the law allows. She has dedi- For tickets, call 459-0660 or go to cated her professional life to protecting service-and-survival. jewishlouisville.org/filmfestival

Community, January 25, 2013  14 Shevat 5773  5 14 15th Annual Jewish Film Festival, February 9-12, Brings Drama and Fun he Jewish Community Center’s the Muhammad Ali unshakeable bond during the Holocaust. connection. 2013 Louisville Jewish Film Center, 144 N. 6th After a daring escape from a Nazi death This year, the TFestival brings a more mature St. Admission to this camp, Tomasz and a pregnant Hannah 3 0 - m i n u t e line up of movies and documentaries in film is free with a $2 are forcibly separated and each is con- documen- 13 its 15th year. The festival, which runs admission to view vinced the other has died. tary, “Wilfrid February 9-21 at several locations in the exhibits at the The events of 1944 Poland are jux- Israel,” was co- Louisville, will challenge audiences with Ali Center before the taposed with 1976 Brooklyn, where an produced by the complexities of Jewish culture and film. Please call the older Hannah glimpses a television inter- Bonnie Bizer, whose cousin was a found- what it means to be Jewish in the modern JCC, 459-0660, to en- view that makes her realize that Tomasz er of Kibbutz Hazorea. It will be shown along with a second film, Follow Me: The era. sure your admittance might still be alive. A spiral of emotions Yoni Netanyahu Story, on Wednesday, The Jewish Film Festival strives to to the museum. and moral ambiguities are triggered, as 12 A Bottle in the Gaza Sea tells the story Hannah must now confront her unre- February 20, at 7 p.m. at the Village 8. show the richness and diversity of the Wilfrid Israel inherited the largest de- Jewish experience by presenting the of Tal, an Israeli who experiences a ter- solved past. partment store in Berlin. An art collector, best contemporary international films. rorist attack at her local café. Instead of Kaddish for a Friend will be shown on he donated priceless pieces to Kibbutz Through feature films, shorts, documen- hatred, she has her brother throw a bottle Saturday, February 16, at 7:30 p.m. at the Hazorea, which he helped establish in taries and student films, as well as con- with a message of peace into the Gaza Village 8. Growing up in a Palestinian Sea. When she receives an email response refugee camp, 14-year-old Ali learns to 1936. Using photographs, interviews and versations with guest speakers, the festi- archival material relating to the Nazis, the 11 val explores Jewish identity with the hope from Naïm, a teenage Palestinian, the two hate Jews at an early age. When he and develop a friendship through email. A dis- his family escape to a new life in Berlin, film reveals a man driven to save many of increasing tolerance and educating its lives through the creation of a children’s audiences. cussion led by Rabbi Joe Rooks Rapport Ali yearns to be accepted by fellow Arab and dessert will follow the movie. youths. To prove himself, he breaks into settlement in Palestine and involvement Some of the films we have shown have in the operation and financing of the gone on to be nominated for Academy The Louisville Jewish Film Festival the apartment of his neighbor, Alexander, will continue on Tuesday, February 12, a feisty, elderly Russian Jewish war vet- Kindertransport. Wilfrid Israel helped Awards and remade into Hollywood hundreds of his employees to emigrate films. Many of them have received Israel’s with The Flat, an Israeli documentary eran. When Alexander catches the boys 10 that will be shown at the Village 8 at 7 during the robbery, he recognizes Ali, and provided funding to them for two highest awards for films. years as they made the transition to their Tickets are $8.50 in advance, $10 at the p.m. This winner of Best Documentary whom he reports to the police. To avoid and Best Director in the Jerusalem Film deportation, Ali must seek out the trust new lives. door, $6 student unless otherwise stated. Follow Me is a poignant biography The festival starts Festival begins with the emptying of a flat and forgiveness of his enemy. when the Goldfinger family discovers a Get ready to party on Sunday, February of Yonatan Netanyahu, an army com- with a bang. On mando killed in Operation Entebbe and Saturday, February preserved issue of a pro-Nazi newspaper 17, as the Louisville among their dead grandmother’s things. Jewish Film Festival brother of current Israeli Prime Minister 9 9, My Best Enemy Benjamin Netanyahu. The film contains brings the drama Shocked to learn that his grandparents teams up with maintained a friendship before and after Congregation Adath his introspective writings and shows his of World War II in passion and human frailty. The journey Nazi Germany to the war with a Nazi official and his wife, Jeshurun to present the filmmaker’s investigation exposes the film Hava Nagila comes to a crossroads in July 1976 as the screen. Two best Netanyahu led a raid to rescue Israeli hos- friends must switch powerful barriers of denial. at 4 p.m., followed On Wednesday, February 13, the Film by a special concert tages from a hijacked flight at Uganda’s places to recover a sto- Entebbe airport. Newly revealed informa- 8 len piece of artwork while competing over Festival will present Remembrance at 7 by the local klezmer p.m. at the Village 8. band, The Lost Tribe, tion and interviews with his brother, ex- a shared love interest. The movie will be wife and Ehud Barak, defense minister, shown at Village 8 Theaters at 7:30 p.m. Winner of the Audience Award Berlin and a light dinner. Film Festival and Best Drama Los Angeles Sung by Harry Belafonte, Connie are enlightening. In partnership with the Muhammad The Festival will conclude on Ali Center, the Jewish Film Festival Jewish Film Festival, in this epic romance, Francis, Elvis and many others, “Hava based on actual events, a Polish partisan Nagila” is one of the most famous pieces Thursday, February 21, with the show- will screen A Bottle in the Gaza Sea on ing of My Australia at 7 p.m. at the Village Sunday, February 10, at 2:30 p.m. at man and German Jewish woman forge an of music in the world. Could there be a 7 bar or bat mitzvah dance or a wedding 8. In this touching drama set in the without it? This film encapsulates the 1960’s, 10-year old Tadek and his older Jewish journey over the past 150 years brother Andrzej live in a working class We’re CPA strategists! from shtetls to kibbutzim to America, re- neighborhood in Poland, where they are vealing the power and joy of the song. part of a gang with neo-Nazi affiliations. Tickets for the movie, concert and din- After being arrested for beating up Jews, their mother confesses to them that she When you put Welenken CPAs on your team, you ner are $22 for adults and $8 for students. 6 is a Holocaust survivor. She decides she gain a partner that is focused on your overall A Vaad-approved option is available upon must remove them from their toxic envi- advance request. financial well-being. ronment and tells them that they will be It has become a Louisville Jewish moving to Australia, when in fact, their Film Festival tradition to include three Specializing in personalized accounting services destination is Israel. There they struggle short films from from The Ma’ale School to find their identity while building a new for businesses, associations, and individuals, of Television, Film and the Arts in life in a foreign land. 5 we are ready to go to work for you. Jerusalem. This year’s films, sponsored by A complete schedule, film descriptions The Temple Brotherhood, will be shown and trailers are also online. on Monday, February 18, at 7 p.m. in The To purchase tickets, visit www.jew Temple’s Waller Chapel. ishlouisville.org/filmfestival or call the The films are: JCC at 459-0660. On the day of the show, “Barriers” – Uri and two soldiers under tickets will be available one hour prior to 4 his command are manning a checkpoint the film at the venue. Tickets to all films in the territories. Two women from the 502 585 3251 www.welenken.com are available online at jewishlouisville. “Watch” organization interfere with their org/filmfestival, by phone at 459-0660 or work. 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6  Community, January 25, 2013  14 Shevat 5773 AJ Presents Bluegrass with Jewish Sass Featuring Mike Stein 14 by Cantor David Lipp nual Music Festival, on Sunday, March 3, to Poland and Israel three years ago. For and singer to Louisville was a great reason Congregation Adath Jeshurun at 7 p.m. those who saw the film 100 Voices, there to invite him back; and it was perfectly he community is invited to A number of years ago the Cantors was a 20-minute prologue, a concert timed for this March on a night when we Bluegrass with Jewish Sass, Assembly had a convention in Los played on the Fourth of July 2009 in wouldn’t be competing with University of TCongregation Adath Jeshurun’s an- Angeles. Among the many talents of the Krakow, which began with a melismatic, Louisville basketball! 13 West coast was a family of musicians, the bluegrass fiddle riff by none other than John will be bringing his guitar along Stein Family. Hazzan Stein. to share a song or two from “the front At the time the Rolling Steins consisted A world renowned performer, compos- porch” during the show. Cantor Sharon of Mike, his wife Kelley and three teenage er and recording artist, a Grammy Award Hordes of Keneseth Israel and a com- sons (now all accomplished musicians winner and nominee, his songs have been munity choir, adult and junior, will join in their own right) and they played an recorded by the late Patsy Montana and the fun as we celebrate Bluegrass with eclectic stew of jazz, klez and bluegrass have been in movies such as The Little Jewish Sass. 12 for my colleagues and me. Traitor. Tickets are available for purchase on- I was struck by many things – the I’m not the only one who noticed his line at http://www.adathjeshurun.com/ fact that Mike himself plays four or five fiddle playing – he’s played for Mary music_festival_registration/, by phone at instruments was the least of them. More Chapin Carpenter and Tom Paxton. 458-5359 or at the AJ office during busi- than the raw talent exhibited by the en- Today he is the cantor at Temple Aliyah in ness hours. Advance tickets are $12.50 for semble was the cohesiveness of the sound Woodland Hills, CA. adults and $10 for seniors and students. 11 and the good feeling that emanated from Since it’s been a year or so too long Tickets will also be sold at the door for their collaboration. since we’ve had John Gage and a Kentucky $15 each. Sponsorships are available. I was reminded of Mike’s talent when Homefront Radio show from our bimah, I Don’t miss the fun (or the dessert from Hazzan Mike Stein the Cantors Assembly took its mission thought bringing out a Bluegrass fiddler Bonnie’s Baking Bunch following). versity of Louisville retired History Pro- she just has to marry him. This happens 10 Reviews fessor Lee Shai Weissbach served as his- near the end of Act I. torical consultant for the Actors Theatre In the second act, Jill Higginbotham The Whipping Man company, ensuring both the historical steals the show as the cynical Joanna by David Wallace and Judaic facts were accurately por- when she sings “The Ladies Who Lunch.” The Whipping Man by Matthew Lopez, trayed. In addition, Marsha Roth hosted She manages to be fierce but vulnerable at directed by Meredith McDonough, is now a Seder for the performers so they would the same time, a counterpoint to the char- playing at Actors Theatre of Louisville. It have a good understanding of the ritual. ismatic yet conflicted Bobby. 9 is an impressive blend of Judaism, slavery This is a first-rate play, which raises In the end, Bobby reminds me of and the agony of freedom in post-Civil questions concerning the responsibil- Elvis, standing on stage singing “Are You War Richmond, VA, which poses more ity that comes with freedom and the Lonesome Tonight,” telling his audience questions than it is able to answer, which fascinating interaction between African- that they “can bring the curtain down,” is not an altogether bad thing. American slavery and the Jews’ exodus and that’s finally what happens with The play takes place in the April days from ancient Egypt. In the process there Company. Nothing is resolved but every- 8 just after Lee has surrendered to Grant are secrets revealed which uncover the thing is explored. If there’s a Company II, at Appomattox Court House, VA, to end intimate connection between slave and then bring it on! the Civil War. Simon, played by Michael master in the antebellum South. CenterStage’s next production is Joseph Genet, and John, played by Biko Eisen- The only possible criticism of this won- and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Martin, were slaves who have just been derful play is that the first act is lengthy which runs from February 21-March 3. liberated. Caleb, played by Frankie J. and meanders at times, but even to men- Get your tickets early because this show Alvarez, is their former master’s son and a tion this is like calling the expression on is sure to sell out. 459-0660. 7 Confederate soldier. the face of Mona Lisa a smirk instead of a Caleb and his family are Jews, and smile. This is an exhausting journey that their slaves were allowed to participate forces you to exercise your brain, which is in the observances and considered them- what all profound plays do. selves Jews. Run, don’t walk, to see this play. It Simon is “taking care” of the ruined will be remembered long after it closes on 6 family mansion. The younger John is out February 2. looting and sparring with the Whipping Company Man, the designated slave beater for the Richmond community. by David Wallace Caleb, wounded, perhaps at the siege Company is a play of vignettes loosely of Petersburg, staggers into the fam- constructed around Bobby’s (Robert, as ily mansion and collapses on the floor. played by Mike Fryman) 35th birthday. 5 Simon, though no longer a slave, elects to Bobby is single, moving beyond “mar- take care of the fallen warrior. As it turns riageable” age and his friends are all hap- out, taking care of him involves an ampu- pily married. Or are they? tation. With whiskey both as an antisep- Bobby sees them all at their married tic and a soporific drug, a saw and John’s worst at various times during the course assistance to keep Caleb from struggling, of the play. They all want Bobby to be the leg comes off. As the first act ends, married. Or do they? Bobby wants to get 4 plans are being made for a Passover Seder married. Or does he? while Caleb and John decide to keep a Nothing is as it seems in this play. disturbing secret from Simon. Or maybe it is. At one level, it’s a story The progression of the Seder and the about Bobby and his search for the perfect revelation of the secret carry the second woman. (Most of them seem to be mar- act. The Seder is an amazing mixture of ried to his friends.) 3 gospel music, improvisation and the read- At another, it’s a story about Bobby’s ing of the Haggadah, the written map for friends and their efforts to help him the service. In the end, when the secret find that perfect woman. Bobby yearns is revealed, John and Caleb are bound for something that he doesn’t have but together in an unholy alliance like, as doesn’t really know what that something Simon puts it, “two peas in a pod,” while is. He is, at times, conflicted and imma- the elder former slave sets out on a new ture, low-key and wise, calm and fre- 2 quest forced upon him by the revelation. netic. He is a “good guy” and everybody’s Genet, as Simon, carries this play, par- nightmare. He’s the one person that keeps ticularly in the second act. He sings “Go his “company” together and the one who Down, Moses” and is the personification is breaking it up. In essence, he’s hu- of rage and agony when the Passover man, just another guy trying to “make it Seder unravels. Alvarez and Eisen-Martin through the night.” 1 are worthy counterparts to Genet and in Two of the best vignettes are Lauren the end are left to pursue a strangely sym- McCombs’ turn as Amy, who falls apart biotic future. on her wedding day. She doesn’t want to In preparing for the production, Uni- marry Paul, played by Patrick Vaughn, but loves him so much that, in the end, Community, January 25, 2013  14 Shevat 5773  7 14 Continues Focus on Hunger Issues JCRC Launches Purim Collection for Blessings in a Backpack hen we think of Purim, now give a gift of charity to at least one poor dents who are less fortunate, by sending just a month away, we think person on the day of Purim.” home backpacks on Fridays containing 13 Wof costumes and graggers, It has become a tradition for the JCRC food for the weekend. Each Monday, the reading the Megillah and singing songs, to conduct a Purim fundraising drive to students return the backpacks to school eating hamantashen and sending gifts benefit a local charity to make it easy for so they can be refilled at the end of the (mishloach manot) to friends. community members to fulfill this mitz- next week. However, there is another, more seri- vah. For 5773, the beneficiary will be In the Louisville area, there are cur- ous side to Purim that we cannot over- Blessings in a Backpack. rently 15 schools with over 2100 students 12 look. “This year,” Golding continued, “our participating in the program. Support “Matanot la’evyonim is one of the four Louisville JCRC is focusing on what we from local businesses, organizations and primary mitzvot of the Purim holiday,” can do to combat hunger and food inse- caring individuals ensures these young Jewish Community Relations Council curity concerns. Therefore, participat- children will have much needed help Chair Ayala Golding explained. “In this ing in raising funds for the Blessings in as they grow and learn throughout the mitzvah, the sole action required is to a Backpack was an obvious choice for us school year. 11 this year and was why in the end, when The backpacks contain easy-to-pre- faced with so many worthy choices, the pare and ready-to-eat foods like granola JCRC voted on this charity to become bars, juice boxes, peanut butter, tuna, the beneficiary of this year’s Matanot Le- crackers, macaroni and cheese and oat- Evyonim fundraising effort. meal. A donation of $80 is enough to “Please observe the mitzvah this “The JCRC started the year with a very cover the cost of food for one child for an year together with the JCRC and con- successful fundraising effort on behalf of entire school year. sider a charitable contribution on behalf 10 Dare to Care’s annual Hunger Walk, with Students who participate in the of Blessings in a Backpack through the our largest ever contingent walking un- Blessings in a Backpack program show JCRC’s 2013/5773 Matanot La’Evyonim der the Jewish Louisville Team,” she re- marked improvement in school atten- fundraiser,” Golding said. counted. dance, test scores, behavior and health. To help the JCRC support Blessings This week, she continued, “we are in Most of these children live in a world in a Backpack, please send your check, the middle of a Food Stamp Challenge where some food is better than no food. made out to Jewish Community of 9 whereby participants agree to live on Food is an essential building block, and Louisville, to the JCRC, 3630 Dutchmans $31.50 for their groceries for the week, in this case truly is a blessing, especially Ln., Louisville, KY 40205, or donate on- the average amount that a SNAP recipient to a hungry child. line at www.jewishlouisville.org. receives,” to help raise awareness of the issues of hunger and poverty. YAD Gets Ready to Party at Campaign Event “It is only fitting that we continue this 8 effort and collect funds for hungry school Continued from page 1 Heavy hors d’oeuvres will served and children in our community through Raanan Hershberg grew up here in drinks will be provided by Heaven Hill. Blessings in a Backpack,” Golding said. Louisville and is a graduate of Eliahu The cost is $36 per person or $25 for Blesssings in a Backpack is a program Academy, but today, he’s on tour and in guests 29 and under. designed to help elementary aged stu- demand at clubs and colleges all across This is also a 2013 Federation Annual the country, honing his craft in some of Campaign event, so those in attendance the top rooms in the nation. will have the opportunity to make their 7 He was selected for this year’s Laugh pledges that night. Your Asheville Off Comedy Festival, The 2013 Federation Campaign YAD and was a finalist in the 2012 Funniest chair is Ariel Kronenberg. The Ben Person in Cincinnati Competition. He has Gurion Society co-chairs are Beth and worked with many acclaimed comedians, Michael Salamon. Ben Gurion Society including Jim Jefferies, Godfrey, Charlie members are young adults who make 6 Murphy, Rory Scovel, and Jonathan leadership gifts to the Campaign of at Witherspoon. least $1000. The 2013 YAD Fundraising He’s carved time out of his busy sched- Event chairs are Keren Benabou and ule for a stop back in his hometown just Faina Kronenberg. for this event. The event hosts for the evening are “He’s extremely funny and very in- Tracy and Mark Geller, Heather and 5 telligent,” YAD Event Co-Chair Keren Seth Gladstein, Kate Kastenbaum, Benabou said, “and when it comes to a Jenna Koff, Laurence Nibur and Laura Jewish crowd, he knows how to work it. Pearson, Elizabeth Post, Shannon and Ed … The point of the whole community and Rothschild, Abby and Barrett Tasman and YAD is to help Jewish people and places – Ben Vaughan. to support the community.” RSVP online at jewishlouisville.org/ This will be a fun party, Co-Chair yadevent or to Paula DeWeese at 238- 4 Faina Kronenberg added, “where every- 2764 or [email protected] body can let their hair down.” by January 28. 3

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8  Community, January 25, 2013  14 Shevat 5773 Summer Internships Available at Jewish Agencies 14 he calendar may still say January community internship program offered particular agency’s agenda, interns may and the weather may have you by the Jewish Community of Louisville work in the areas of general business, Tthinking about staying inside and and Jewish Family and Career Services. computers, marketing, public relations, lighting a fire, but for college students, Several different internship programs are fund development, accounting, commu- now is the time to make plans for the available, and each offers a two-month nication, Jewish communal service or so- 13 summer, especially if they are interested internship for a Jewish student from the cial research. Organized activities within in finding a summer internship that will Louisville area who has completed at least the Jewish community, career-directed give them some real work experience and one year of college. programs, meetings with selected com- leave them with a few dollars in their According to Ellen Shapira, JFCS edu- munity leaders and social and networking pockets. cation and career counselor, these are opportunities are all part of the package. If they’re looking for a meaningful paying positions that will be tailored to Eligible candidates must be Jewish work experience at a Jewish agency in meet the career development needs of the students who are permanent residents 12 Louisville, they might consider the Jewish selected candidates. Depending on the of Louisville – although they may attend college out of state. Those selected to par- ticipate will likely begin working in early JCC Rules Changing to Increase Security June, but the schedule could be modified Around the country, people are be- exit the building from one door. From to accommodate a particular student’s coming more conscious of security in Sunday through Friday, it will be the school schedule. Selection will be based 11 light of recent tragic events. The Jewish main lobby doors by the Patio Gallery on the student’s academic background, Community Center has also been looking and the main desk. On Saturday, it will experiences and quality of the applica- at its facility and is making some changes be the Health and Fitness entrance by the tion. to enhance the security of all members, outdoor pool. These summer internships will be visitors and guests. In addition, members and staff will be invaluable in allowing students to get New security cameras are being in- required to scan their membership cards hands-on know-how that will be helpful stalled, thanks to a grant from the and guests will be required to check in at to them before making career decisions. 10 Kentucky Colonels and a generous anon- the desk. It’s a win-win program with benefits to ymous contribution. For additional information, please see both the Jewish community and the par- There will also be some policy chang- the story on page 1 of CenterPiece. ticipants – now and in the future. es. Everyone will be required to enter and It is hardly all work and no play for the interns. They have several oppor- JCL Delegation Meets with Sen. Rand Paul tunities to socialize with other student 9 interns from around the city and enjoy Continued from page 1 Goldberg and Golding also talked lunch with Jewish agency executives. about his trip to the Golan and how his about some of the Jewish community’s Organizers hope this positive summer ex- journey from Jerusalem to the north took organized disaster relief efforts, includ- perience might prompt students to decide more than seven hours (normally it is ing last year’s devastating tornado in to come back to (or remain in) Louisville two) due to the heavy rains and snow that Henryville. after graduation. washed out many of the roads. “We called Paul was pleased to hear that The deadline for applications is April 8 it the tour of plagues,” he joked. Louisville’s Jewish agencies and its Jewish 12. Silberman asked what surprised community serve a large client base that For further information about the pro- Paul the most during his visit, to which includes people from all faiths. gram or an application, please contact he responded, “Having a meeting The meeting, which lasted approxi- Ellen Shapira at JFCS, 452-6341 ext. 225. with Mahmoud Abbas and then driv- mately 30 minutes, was made possible ing 20 minutes to meet with Benjamin due to the “polite persistence of Stu 7 Netanyahu.” Silberman” according to Paul’s Deputy Paul’s suggestions for improving re- State Director Rachel Nave McCubbin. lations between the Israelis and the Silberman began efforts for the introduc- Palestinians focused on economic devel- tory meeting with the Jewish community opment for both sides. He said encourag- nearly a year ago. ing Israel to reduce its dependence on U.S. The Senator agreed to meet with the military aid gradually over a prolonged JCL again and McCubbin said they would 6 period, and helping the Palestinians de- look for an opportunity for the next meet- velop trade with their neighbors, includ- ing to take place at the Louisville JCC. ing the possibility of opening a port in Sen. Paul’s chief of staff, Doug Stafford Gaza, which Israel would jointly run with also attended the meeting. them for an extended period of time, were examples of the financial security neces- Greater Bethel Temple 5 sary to achieve stability. He said the U.S. should not force the hand of either side, Joins The Temple for and should be looked upon as a resource MLK Shabbat Service to be invited into the dialogue. The Temple welcomed the Pastor’s The meeting with Sen. Paul also gave Choir from Greater Bethel Temple on the group the opportunity to acquaint the January 18 as their special guests for its 4 legislator with the Jewish community. annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Shabbat Silberman provided a brief overview of Service. the organized Jewish community, starting For almost 20 years, The Temple has with the JCL’s national parent organiza- dedicated the Friday evening Shabbat ser- tions, the Jewish Federations of North vice prior to the national holiday as a time America and the Jewish Community to celebrate the life of Dr. King. This year, Center Association, and moving to the instead of a guest speaker, the choir from 3 Louisville Jewish community. When Greater Bethel Temple was invited. Silberman spoke about the Federation Greater Bethel was asked because and JCC, Paul interjected, “I learned to its church is housed in the building on swim at the Houston JCC.” Third Street which was the former con- Goldberg and Golding spoke about gregational home of Adath Israel, before the JCRC’s role in advocacy, interfaith it merged with Brith Sholom in the 1970’s 2 relations, and social action. Salamon to create the unified congregation of The Temple. focused on Jewish Family and Career The Pastor’s Choir gave an amaz- Services agency and National Council of ing performance, which concluded Jewish Women, and Weinberg discussed with a spirited rendition of “We Shall the diversity of the Jewish community. Overcome,” which brought the congrega- Silberman spoke about the strength of tion to its feet with hands clapping. 1 Louisville’s five Jewish congregations rep- To conclude the service, The Temple’s resenting the three major denominations, choir, Shir Chadash, joined with the guest as well as the Jewish community present choir to sing “Lo Yisa Goy/Down By The in Lexington. Riverside.” Community, January 25, 2013  14 Shevat 5773  9 14 Is the Job Interview Hanging You Up? JFCS Workshop Can Help by Bob Tiell economic meltdown in 2008, many folks worst, the applicant reads the interview Satisfying Employment” at the JFCS web- Career Services Director have lost employment. Although unem- as a disappointment and defeat. site, www.jfcslouisville.org, you will see Jewish Family and Career Services ployment rates have steadily improved The reality is that some folks are better that steps 1, 2, and 4 all focus on the im- ark is in his early 50s, married, since 2008, they are still unacceptably prepared to deliver a solid job interview portance of interviewing. 13 has kids in college and must high, currently 7.7 percent nationally. It than are others. Managing the interview “This workshop opened my eyes to Msupport his family. He has had remains an employer’s market, and em- for maximum effect should be the goal for these techniques, giving me confidence a long, successful career in mass media. ployers are often highly selective. every job applicant. Techniques and re- and a more positive outlook. … My own However, Mark was downsized several For many positions, there are several sources exist that can allow this to occur. experience combined with the under- months ago. He quickly mounted an em- more applicants than openings. Some Improving one’s interview skills and pre- standing of my strengths, along with my ployment search, actively pursued oppor- sources suggest that this ratio is as high paredness can go far toward promoting story gave me a much greater sense of 12 tunities, but nothing materialized. as 40 to 1. For job seekers, this dynamic a confident, knowledgeable air, thereby interviewing preparedness.” As you can It had been many years since Mark had places much additional burden on the in- generating more job offers and successful see, Mark and many other successful job to seek new employment, so Mark felt like terview process, particularly the current interview outcomes. seekers clearly gained value and benefited a fish out of water. Among other things, trend of the first and even second inter- Jewish Family & Career Services (JFCS) from the workshop. he was uncomfortable with interviewing, views being via telephone. As a result, the offers “From Strengths to Storytelling – As the community’s preferred career sensing that this process had changed interview typically arouses considerable Nailing the Job Interview,” a unique, in- services provider, JFCS will offer a series 11 much since he last sought employment. angst and pressure for the job seeker. novative approach that helps participants of interviewing workshops throughout He got some job interviews, but selling Interviewing Dynamics identify pertinent strengths and values. 2013. The first four-hour workshop is

himself at the interview stage was a chal- The employment interview is often The workshop helps participants convert scheduled for Monday, February 18, and lenge, and he received no follow-up inter- infused with both excitement and dread. this material into a compelling message Wednesday, February 20, 5:30-7:30 p.m. est, much less any job offers. For Mark, At its best, the interview represents for that goes much farther toward creating a at JFCS. things seem to break down at the inter- the applicant an opportunity for useful powerful impact, and in turn, increasing For workshop information and regis- 10 view level. What could he do? dialogue, a successful outcome and ulti- job offers. It can be of great benefit to job tration, please contact Janet Poole, 452- Mark’s story is not unique. Since the mately a win-win for both parties. At its seekers. If you check out “Seven Steps to 6341, ext. 222 or jpoole@jfcslouisville. org. JFCS Needs Volunteers to Help Train Refugees 9 Who Want to Become Childcare Providers Jewish Family & Career Services re- ceived a grant to facilitate the Family Childcare Project (FCP), which is a career 8 development program geared specifically to the needs of Louisville’s refugee popu- lation. The purpose of the FCP is to assist refugee women in obtaining self-employ- ment as registered family childcare pro- viders, while creating affordable, cultur- ally and linguistically accessible childcare 7 options for refugee women who choose to enter the workforce. Refugee women participating in the FCP will complete an eight-week training course that provides them with hands- on training in child development; health, 6 safety and nutrition; cognitive and lan- guage development; motor development, and business operation and management. Once the participants complete the train- ing course, they will receive assistance in starting registered family childcare busi- 5 nesses in their homes. JFCS needs training volunteers in three capacities: • Training Session Leader – leads ac- tivities on pre-identified childcare top- ics, including business operation and management. 4 • Training Session Assistant – assists the training session leader in activities on pre-identified childcare topics. • Site Visit Volunteer – makes monthly visits to a participant’s registered fam- ily childcare business. A site visit vol- 3 unteer helps promote a safe, healthy, and stimulating environment for chil- dren. Training Volunteers must complete two Volunteer Orientation sessions in which they will learn about JFCS as an or- 2 ganization and how to communicate with individuals with limited English skills, as well as become familiar with the FCP training course curriculum. The training course begins on Friday, February 1, and goes through the end of 1 March. FCP training course sessions take place every weekday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Interested persons are asked to contact Kim Toebbe at 452-6341 or ktoebbe@jfc- slouisville.org. 10  Community, January 25, 2013  14 Shevat 5773 Births of Twins Showcase Western Galilee’s Uniqueness and Diversity 14 ouisville has a special connection sites, and it sparked a great discussion with the Western Galilee Region of about diversity and multiculturalism. In LIsrael and Western Galilee Hospital. the last few hours, I even realized that Through the Partnership 2Gether pro- some Jewish-Israeli advocacy websites gram, our communities have been linked have been using this story to demon- since 1997. We’ve enjoyed cultural, edu- strate Israel’s special diversity. Maariv, 13 cational, medical and business exchanges one of Israeli daily newspapers, has even and built lasting friendships that span the titled this story under “Multi Cultural ocean. Baby Boom” (trust me, it sound better in Four sets of twins and their ethnically diverse Earlier this month, there was an un- Hebrew….). families at Western Galilee Hospital. usual occurrence at Western Galilee In days of heated political debate, less once she gets back to the states after a Hospital and the Friends of the Western than a week before the elections, this is VERY busy two weeks. We have made 12 Galilee Hospital shared it with us. a little cute story that brings hope for a some great plans for action and we truly better future in our region. And you are January 16, 2013 feel that this year will be a great one for part of it. Dear Friends, the American Friends of Western Galilee On a very different note – I had the I had to share this cute story with you. Hospital! I want to thank you all for your pleasure of spending some time with Zoe It demonstrates exactly who we are as an involvement. 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13 Checklist Can Help Simplify Planning, Give You More Time to Enjoy by Stephanie Raphel Pick out attendants’ gowns Two Months Ahead Confirm final arrangements with Editor’s note: Stephanie Raphel wrote this Shop for a veil Choose the menu band, caterer and florist timeline several years ago. Most of the mate- Figure out about how many guests Address and mail invitations Order thank-you notes rial in her original column still holds true. It you will invite Reserve hotel accommodations for Record gifts as they arrive has been updated to reflect today’s realities. Select a wedding gown out-of-town guests Three Weeks Ahead Shop for wedding rings 12 One Year Ahead Three Months Ahead Make arrangements with the mikvah Arrange limousine transportation for Pick a date Consult with the rabbi about the attendant the bridal party from the site of the Reserve a place for ceremony and service ceremony to the reception reception Choose and order a ketuba Two Weeks Ahead Notify the newspapers of your Set a budget (Include 3 percent for Start planning your honeymoon Confirm reservations at the hotel forthcoming marriage (Your notice tzedakah to help feed the hungry) Schedule fittings for bridesmaids’ Give a preliminary guest count to should arrive at Community at least Reserve the entertainment dresses the caterer 11 five weeks before the event.) Notify the rabbi Register for china and other house- Confirm delivery of the flowers Six to Eight Months Ahead hold items One Month Ahead One Week Ahead Finalize the guest list Obtain a marriage license Choose a caterer, florist, and Give a final guest count to the caterer Arrange for tuxedos for the groom and Make a seating chart and place cards photographer/videographer Buy gifts for your attendants his attendants Plan rehearsal and rehearsal dinner Choose a color scheme and Choose a hairstyle that works with Order invitations Schedule final fittings decorations your headpiece 10 Order the cake Jewish Groups Ready to Weigh in on Same-Sex Marriage by Ron Kampeas congressional hearings on DOMA. ASHINGTON, December 2012 “There is an increasing religious con- 9 (JTA) – With public accep- sciousness across an ever wider spectrum Wtance of same-sex marriage that providing legal protection and reli- growing, liberal Jewish groups are hoping gious sanctification to two people who the U.S. Supreme Court will strike down want to create their lives together reflects the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) that our highest values,” Saperstein told JTA. they have long opposed. Saperstein said the RAC was planning The Supreme Court has agreed to hear to file or sign onto an amicus brief in sup- 8 two cases related to same-sex marriage: port of same-sex marriage. an appeal of a federal court ruling that Sammie Moshenberg, the Washington struck down a California ballot initia- director of the National Council of Jewish tive banning same-sex marriage, and one Women, said that recent victories for of the federal court rulings invalidating same-sex marriage in state referenda vin- provisions of the act, known as DOMA, dicate NCJW’s activism against DOMA. which prevented federal recognition of “We saw in the last election popular 7 same-sex unions. support for marriage equality, with wins Since DOMA was passed in 1996, in Maine, Maryland and Washington, and Jewish groups such as the Religious voters in Minnesota rejected” a law that Action Center of Reform Judaism and the would have entrenched the ban on gay National Council of Jewish Women have marriage in that state, she said. “We’ve been among the liberal religious groups seen tremendous popular support, and 6 arguing against its provisions. At the we see it’s growing.” time, they were pushing against the wide- Orthodox groups, active also during spread perception that religious groups the 1996 congressional hearings before almost by definition were opposed to the passage of DOMA, are considering same-sex marriage. amicus briefs since the Supreme Court That is no longer the case, said Rabbi agreed last week to consider the two cases. David Saperstein, the Religious Action Orthodox groups have opposed same- 5 Center’s director and a witness during sex marriage, maintaining that marriage should be defined as union between a man and a woman. They also have ex- pressed the concern that the push for same-sex marriage will end up infringing upon their religious liberties. 4 “We do plan to file and let our views be known in reference to DOMA and Proposition 8,” the California referendum that banned same-sex marriage and that was overturned by a federal appeals court in January, said Abba Cohen, who directs the Washington office of Agudath Israel 3 of America. “We don’t know whether we’ll file on our own or with others – it’s too early for us to make that decision.” The Orthodox Union was still con- sidering whether to file, said Nathan Diament, the group’s executive director 2 for public policy. An array of liberal Jewish groups, includ- ing the Anti-Defamation League, NCJW, Hadassah, Bend the Arc, and a number of Reform and Conservative bodies had joined in an amicus brief filed for the low- er court appeal of the DOMA case, U.S. v. 1 Windsor, in which the widow of a New York woman is appealing the taxes levied on her late wife’s estate that would have been exempted had she been married to a man. 12  Community, January 25, 2013  14 Shevat 5773 Jewish Young Professionals 14 Might Meet Their Heart’s Desire at Access’ Regional The Jewish Community of Louisville gratefully Valentine’s Party for Singles acknowledges donations to the following ebruary 14 is fast approaching. For many, it’s a day filled with fun and 13 romance. However, for many others whoF are still searching for Mr. or Ms. Right, JCC SECOND CENTURY FUNDS it can be a painful reminder that they still haven’t found their special bashert. But now, for any Jewish young profes- sional hoping to be hit by Cupid’s arrow, AND OTHER ENDOWMENTS there’s the Fifth Annual Regional Jewish 12 Singles’ event. Some of the most eligible IDA AND BERNHARD BEHR HOLOCAUST Jessica Loving & Sheryl Snyder Jewish young professionals, ages 21-35, FLORENCE KREITMAN ISAACS Janet & Marvin O’Koon from Cincinnati, Columbus, Dayton, MEMORIAL EDUCATION FUND SUMMER CAMP FUND Indianapolis, Louisville and Lexington Memory of CHAVA BENSINGER Paula & Ronald Podoll will convene in Cincinnati for a chance Joy & Claus Behr Honor of the birthday of JEFF GUSHIN Lisa & Kenneth Schikler to fast-track dozens of first dates all in Barbara & Sidney Hymson Rachel Singerman 11 one evening. On Saturday, February 9, at JUDITH BENSINGER Julie Namkin & Greg Singlust 8 p.m., in a private room at Betty Bar in SENIOR ADULT FUND MURREL D. AND TOBIE MARKS KLEIN Marilyn Schloss & Downtown Cincinnati, Access, an initia- Memory of CHAVA BENSINGER JEWISH HOLIDAYS FUND Alan Lee Bershtein tive of The Mayerson Foundation aimed Carl Bensinger Memory of ELAINE KAHN Diane & Sheridan Steinberg at helping Jewish YPs connect with one Karen & Doug Gordon Rachel Singerman another, presents, “You’ve Got Mail, A Susie & Lyle Sussman Valentines Card Party.” DREW CORSON YOUTH ATHLETIC 10 ALLAN KLING CHILDREN’S FUND Diane Tobin & Chuck Friedman “Each Valentine’s Day weekend, nearly SCHOLARSHIP FUND Honor of the birthday of DAVID KLING 100 participants from all over the region Memory of ROSE COOPER Ann Zeman take part in this event. Over the years it Teri, Steve, Dana, Scot Lore Strauss has resulted in numerous matches, many & Meghan Corson Zelda Tasman EDITH SHIRLEY & ALBERT SPIVAK of which turn into serious relationships, Memory of RITA WAX SPORTS SCHOLARSHIP FUND and even marriage, like it did for Bree and Teri & Steve Corson LOUIS LEVY Memory of EDDIE LERNER 9 Michael Bergman, our very first Speed FILM & THEATER ARTS FUND Roz & Eddie Don Nussbaum Dating couple to tie the knot!” says Access JOSEPH FINK B.B.Y.O. COMMUNITY Honor of the re-election to the Board of Coordinator, Rachel Plowden. SERVICE SCHOLARSHIP FUND Directors of the Jewish Historical CENTERSTAGE “In the past we have hosted ‘speed dat- Society of Greater Washington of Memory of ELAINE KAHN ing’ events in which participants got three Memory of the FATHER of GAYLE GLAZER WILMA PROBST LEVY Barbara & Ed Goldberg minutes to meet one-on-one with a new Honor of the birthday of ALLAN GOLDFARB person before moving on to the next one Honor of the anniversary of Memory of CHAVA BENSINGER 8 until they had about 50 mini-dates,” she AMY AND ALLAN GOLDFARB Honor of the induction into the Louisville JCC SENIOR ACTIVITIES FUND adds. “However, this year, we’re switch- Honor of the birthday of Male High School Hall of Fame of Memory of ANN ROTH ing things up and will be putting a whole MIRIAM GOLDFARB ROBERT KOHN Darren Levitz new spin on the old school tradition of Honor of the birthday of MAX GREEN Recovery of ARNOLD LEVITZ exchanging Valentines. Honor of the birthday of SHELDON YOFFE Honor of the induction into the Louisville SAMUEL A. GLAUBINGER YOUTH FUND “First, attendees can mix and mingle Diana Fink & David Smith Male High School Hall of Fame of Memory of the HUSBAND (Richard) of 7 with as few or as many of the participants IVAN MARKS RHONDA SMALL as they wish, all at their own pace,” she STANLEY & MARY LEE FISCHER Wilma & Louis Levy Jan & Alan Glaubinger explains. “Then, we’ll arm everyone with Memory of DR. RON GROSSMAN a stack of personalized Valentine’s calling YOUTH ACTIVITIES FUND cards. So, if a connection is made, they Memory of the DAUGHTER OF EVELYN Anita Chambers STACY MARKS NISENBAUM FUND can drop their cards in the boxes of those & BERT BLEVINS Honor of the Bat Mitzvah of the special people, which will hopefully re- Recovery of MAXINE GOLDSTEIN BENJAMIN & BERNICE MAZIN GRANDDAUGHTER OF BARBARA & 6 sult in lots of matches made in heaven!” Mary Lee & Stanley Fischer VISUAL ARTS FUND SCHERRILL RUSSMAN While Access is not intended to be a Memory of DR. RON GROSSMAN Memory of BERNICE MAZIN Lois & Ivan Marks “singles program,” numerous committed Mary Lee & Stanley Fischer Beth & Ed Adler relationships and marriages have occurred & Drew Mary Lou & Ira Alpert ANNE E. SHAPIRA over the years as a result of hundreds of Skip & Debra Davis Susan Azcona LITERACY INITIATIVE ENDOWMENT FUND Jewish young professionals having re- Shannon & Todd Benovitz Memory of ELAINE KAHN peated opportunities to see one another 5 Patti & Marvin Coan Memory of FANNY ROSE ROSENBAUM at parties and events throughout the year, SADYE AND MAURICE GROSSMAN in addition to the annual singles’ event. COMMUNITY SERVICE CAMP FUND Sandra & Harvey Diamond Anne Shapira Alex Dal and Leigh Sorkin have been Honor of the birth of the GRANDSON Annette Feinberg together for nearly a year. “Alex and I met (Alexander) of SANDY & Jill & Gary Fuchs SKOLNICK-GUMER at an Access JGourmet cooking class mak- HARRIS BERMAN Bruce Gale COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT FUND ing bagels. He came over to my table and Honor of the marriage of the DAUGHTER Linda & Stuart Goldberg Memory of BRUCE GUMER TO THE 4 we talked for a bit, but we didn’t exchange (Sheila) of SANDY & HARRIS BERMAN Karen & Joe Hart GUMER FAMILY phone numbers so I didn’t think much of Memory of BERNICE BLUM Julia Herson Memory of BRUCE GUMER TO THE it,” explains Leigh. “It wasn’t until I saw Memory of ROSE COOPER Sherry & Alan Hyman SKOLNICK FAMILY him about a week later at an Access focus Chuck Kaplan Honor and Memory of the FAMILY OF group when, like any 21st century gen- Memory of RUTH GUMER RUBIN Sherry & Buddy Kaufman SUSAN SKOLNICK tleman, he ‘Facebook Friended’ me and Honor of the birthday of asked me for my number. I joined Access ANNETTE SAGERMAN Phyllis & David Leibson Susan Skolnick 3 to meet new people, make new friends, Judie & Erwin Sherman Joanie Lerman and explore Cincinnati, and got a little Diane Levine added bonus when I met Alex. I can’t be- Janet & Alan Levitan lieve we’ll be celebrating our one year an- niversary soon!” This event is free and is strictly limited to Jewish men and women between the 2 ages of 21-35; advance reservations are mandatory. Space is limited and will be allotted on a first-come-first-served ba- sis. Light bites and the first drink are on Access. For information about discounted hotel rates and other general inquiries, 1 or to RSVP for this event, please contact Rachel Plowden at [email protected] or (513) 373-0300 or www.jypaccess.org . 3600 Dutchmans Lane • Louisville, KY 40205 • 502.459.0660 • jewishlouisville.org Access is an initiative of The Mayerson Foundation. Community, January 25, 2013  14 Shevat 5773  13 14 The Drew Corson Board is already ming), Deborah Levin, junior, Manual Teen Topics hard at work planning programs for High School; Morah (“MIT Mom”, vice morah and Natania Lipp was elected re- the spring. If you are a parent of an 8th president of recruitment), Becca Lustig, gional sh’licha (vice president of Jewish grader, be on the lookout for information freshman, Manual High School; Shlicha heritage and community service). about Drew Corson AZA. (vice president Jewish heritage/ commu- 13 While not busy electing the new re- nity service), Hillary Reskin, sophomore, gional board, members of Drew Corson Ballard High School; Gizborit (vice presi- AZA and Jay Levine BBG enjoyed a dance, dent of fundraising), Katie Segal, sopho- a hypnotist and learning about the home- more, Manual High School; and Mazkirah less in Cincinnati. (vice president of communications), Drew Corson AZA Chinese Dinner Audrey Nussbaum, freshman, Kentucky Country Day. Drew Corson AZA marked December 12 The new board is already getting down 25 with a Chinese dinner at Jade Palace. Jay Levine BBG at Regionals Jay Levine Board: Rachel Bass, Deborah to business with their first board meeting Sixteen members attended and everyone Regional Convention Levin, Becca Lustig, Hillary Reskin, Katie this week, and is looking forward to new had a great time enjoying delicious food From December 21-24, 25 members of Segal, Audrey Nussbaum, Natania Lipp recruits and the possibilities the new term and each other’s company. Drew Corson AZA and Jay Levine BBG at- Jay Levine BBG Spring Term Board holds. So, if you are a Jewish 8th grader tended BBYO Regional Convention at the Elected or the parent of one, keep your eye out 11 Kingsgate Marriot Hotel in Cincinnati, by Rachel Bass for news on Jay Levine happenings. You OH. The weekend marked the end of the “I pledge to thee oh BBG, my love, my don’t want to miss out on the opportunity term of the 58th Regional Board and in- youth, my loyalty...” to create bonds with fellow Jewish teens cluded the election and installations of Sunday, January 13, Louisville’s Jay in Louisville and become part of a larger the 59th Regional Board. Levine BBG celebrated the New Year by than life Jewish movement! Louisville members of the 58th board electing their 2013 Spring Term board. 10 who completed their terms are Sophie The Drew Corson Board: Ben Bass, Jacob Twenty-four girls were in attendance, Reskin, regional morah (vice president Finke, Ben Koby, Daniel Segal, Michael some running, others there to encour- of membership), and Alanna Gilbert, re- Schwartz and Eli Gould age their sisters and be a part of the vot- gional mazkirah (vice president of com- Drew Corson AZA Spring Term ing class. Although interspersed with the munications). chowing down of candy and a top-10 list Two members of Jay Levine BBG Board Elected On Sunday, January 13, 18 members about the most awkward things that can were elected to the new Regional Board. of Drew Corson AZA came together to happen to a person, the day included two 9 Maggie Rosen was elected as regional elect the new spring term board. hours of serious business. The new officers are: Godol (presi- Nine girls from the chapter pledged Teen Connection dent), Eli Gould; S’gan (vice president their love to BBG; they created platforms, programming), Michael Schwartz; Moreh wrote speeches, and stood up in front of Ga-Ga Tournament (vice president membership), Daniel the room to persuade the chapter for their On January 6, members of Teen Segal; Shaliach (vice president of Jewish vote. Although each girl showed qualities Connection met at the JCC for a Ga-Ga 8 Tournament planned by their peers on heritage and community service), Ben that were worthy of board, only six could Koby; Mazkir (vice president of commu- be elected. the Teen Advisory Committee. While tak- nications), Jacob Finke; amd Gizbor (vice The new officers are: N’siah (presi- ing breaks from the tournament, the teens president of vundraising), Ben Bass. dent), Rachel Bass, junior, Ballard High enjoyed pizza and playing the new Xbox School; S’ganit (vice president of program- Continued on page 15 7 Drew Corson AZA at Regionals

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14  Community, January 25, 2013  14 Shevat 5773 JCC Offers Free Trip to Holocaust Museum for Teens 14 There are many lessons to be learned visually and artifacts bearing witness to Louisville Airport at approximately 6 a.m. the Holocaust Museum.” It is open to all from the Holocaust, and many high the Nazi atrocities are accessible to all, and return at approximately 11 p.m. high school students. school students today spend some time in can greatly increase the students’ under- To qualify for this trip, students must Applications are available from Mike the classroom learning about what hap- standing. have never visited the museum before and Steklof, JCC teen director, 238-2774 or pened and the importance of treating all The Jewish Community Center will of- must commit to making a presentation to [email protected] and are 13 people with respect. fer a free one-day trip for a limited group their schools about the experience visit- due to him on February 7. Space is lim- A visit to the United States Holocaust of 9th-12th grade students to the U.S. ing the museum. Students must complete ited. Memorial Museum in Washington, D.C., Holocaust Memorial Museum on Sunday, an application and write a one to two page This trip is made possible by the Ida where the horrific events are explained March 17. The group will leave from the essay entitled “The Importance of Visiting and Bernard Behr Second Century Fund. Olympic Dreams 12 Greenberg to Compete in Maccabiah in Israel This Summer Continued from page 1 “I’ve been to one Grand Prix before,” “The Maccabiah is the third larg- the Jewish Federation of Louisville and Greenberg’s typical day starts with a she said, “and the highlight of the meet est sporting event in the world,” she ex- received some scholarship help, but she 4:20 a.m. wake-up call. By 5, she’s in the for me was I accidentally touched Michael plained. Over 9,000 athletes from 30 has more to do. 11 pool for an hour and a half workout before Phelps’ foot in the warm down lane” countries are expected to compete. To accomplish this goal, she has set up school. From 3:30-5:30 p.m., she’s back in while they were swimming. This past “I’ve never been out of the country be- a website, https://friendraising.towercare. the pool, then, on Mondays, Wednesdays meet in Austin, she got her 2013 World fore,” Greenberg said. “For a first trip, this com/Markslist/campaign/viewDetails. and Fridays, “dry lands” (weights, run- Championship trial time, which means is great because it’s Israel and I’ve always do?campaignId=12428. Visit it today to ning, pull-ups, etc.) until 7. On Saturday she will swim with all the Olympians wanted to go. My brothers have both gone learn more about Greenberg and to help mornings, she’s back in the pool. Her again this June at the U.S. World Meet. recently and they’re always gloating about her reach her financial goal so she can 10 coaches, Mike DeBoor and Jamie Doctor, She’s also part of a select team from how amazing it is. Now, it’s my turn to go compete in the Maccabiah. are there for her the entire time. Kentucky that competes in regional and I’m also really excited to meet people “I’m really honored to have my family Her only day off is Sunday, but that meets. from around the country and around the and some teams supporting me,” she said, time is filled with Sunday School, includ- Greenberg has not always been a com- world.” “and I can’t wait to go to Maccabiah and ing confirmation class, homework and petitive swimmer, and no one else in her “I’m honored to get to represent win for Louisville and the Jewish commu- BBYO. Social activities also keep her busy family swims. In fact when she was a very Louisville, the United States and the nity that is supporting me.” 9 every Saturday night. young child, she said, “I hung around Jewish community. It’s a big deal,” she Before she got involved in swimming, Greenberg’s hard work is paying off. Standard Country Club a lot, but I was added. She’s comfortable with her chanc- Greenberg took ballet. She danced in the The Manual swim team captured the state afraid and wouldn’t get in the pool,” even es, too. “My coach told me I should go for Louisville Ballet’s Nutcracker for three championships last year. Last summer, though all her friends were in the water it, so I plan to win my best events,” she years and in the company’s production she competed in Austin, TX, and won the having fun and asking her to join them. said. of Sleeping Beauty. She also has an interest Texas Junior Nationals in the 18 and un- To help her overcome her fear, her It’s also important that she make the in acting and performed in CenterStage’s der category in the 200 breast stroke; and parents signed her up for the swim team, trip this summer, she noted, “because production of The Parade. 8 last month, she competed in Knoxville, and soon she found that she enjoys it. She a lot of my best friends will be in Israel Greenberg and her family are members TN, and took sixth place in the USA swam for Standard for a while, and has this summer from Camp Livingston and of The Temple. Junior Nationals. In both meets, she was been swimming for Lakeside for five years I’ll get to see them.” Greenberg spent Her family includes her parents, Rick competing against the best swimmers in now. two summers at Camp Livingston, but and Debbie Greenberg; her brothers, the country, some of whom are already 18 Her best stroke is the breast stroke, her summer swimming schedule doesn’t Aaron Kemper and Ryan Greenberg, her years old. and she enjoys sharing her love of swim- leave time for camp. sister and brother-in-law, Lexie and Chris 7 Her victory at last summer’s Texas ming with others. She even finds time to There is one big stumbling block Cunningham; and her grandmother, Judy Junior Nationals means she got her volunteer to teach children to swim. “I Greenberg faces. She has to raise $8,000 Greenberg. Olympic trial cut, which means she can love little kids,” she said, “and I help at to be able to make the trip. She contacted compete at Olympic trials and “if I do little kids’ swim meets at Lakeside and at well enough, I’ll get to compete at the Mary T. Meagher Aquatic Center.” Olympics,” she said. Greenberg is excited about the 6 This week, she headed back to Austin Maccabiah, which is a three-week pro- for a USA Sports Grand Prix meet, dur- gram that begins July 10. The first week, ing which she was swimming against she will travel around Israel with the Olympians including Missy Franklin. Israel Connect program, “but I still have Franklin won several medals in this sum- to swim in the morning,” she said. The mer’s Olympics. Greenberg explained opening ceremonies for the competition 5 meets like this one help Olympians stay will be on July 17 and the closing ceremo- in shape between the big meets. nies will be July 30. Teen Topics Continued from page 14 snowboarded, snow tubed and enjoyed 4 in game central, which was generously the man-made snow. donated by Amy and Nathan Fouts. Ben Gould and Spencer Geer won the tourna- ment. Prizes included an iTunes gift card and tickets to the upcoming Matisyahu concert. Skiing at Perfect North 3 On Monday, January 21, middle schoolers spent their day off from school taking a trip to Perfect North Slopes in Lawrenceburg, IN, for the first Middle School School’s Out Day Program. A great Lucy Calderon, Tovah Frockt, Zev time was had by all as everyone skied, Meyerowitz, and Henry Harkins 2

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Community, January 25, 2013  14 Shevat 5773  15 14 группам совершенно бесплатно. Они Theatеrs в 7:3о вечера. помогают тем, кто потерял работу най- Бутылка в море Газы будет показана По-Русски ти ее и предлагает консультации семь- в воскресенье, 10 февраля в 2:30 в ям и людям, стоящим перед лицом Махаммад Али Центре по адресу 144 Супер Воскресенье различных проблем, от насилия до раз- N. 6th St. Вход свободный. Экскурсия Супер Воскресенье, ежегодный те- водов и опеки или выбора школы. Они по выставке Али Центра до начала лемарафон, целью которого является предлагают также услуги пожилым фильма стоит $2. сбор средств для Кампании Федерации, людям. Израильтянка, пережившая террор- 13 Доллары Ежегодной Кампании естические атаки, подружилась с юным состоится в воскресенье, 17 февраля. В этом году это событие будет отличаться поддер-живают еврейское образова- палестинцем по электронной почте. от прежних телемарафонов. Волонте- ние в разных местах и помогает нам Дружба началась с того, что израиль- ры будут звонить только тем, кто ранее выполнить взятые на себя обязатель- тянка бросила в Море Газы бутылку с делал свои взносы. В этот день будет ства оказывать помпщь еврейским об- посланием мира. После демонстрации веселее, чем это было прежде. Пос- щинам по всему миру, включая бывший фильма будет обсуждение картины во кольку темой программы является им- Советский Союз. Эти доллары идут главе с Рабби Джое Рукс Раппорт. митация церемонии вручения Оска- также в Общество Помощи Еврейской Во вторник, 12 февраля в Village 8 12 ров, волонтеры будут одеты в костю- Иммиграции. в 7 часов вечера будет показан из- мы, повторяющие платья их любимых Еврейская Община Луивилла, Цен- раильский документальный фильм телезвезд или героев из кинофильмов. тр Еврейской Общины, Еврейские Се- Квартира. В процессе чистки квартиры Они будут появляться на красной до- мейные и Карьерные Услуги, а также и семейством Голдфингеров, в которой рожке, а день, в целом, будет представ- наши еврейские образовательные ин- жили их умершие дедушка с бабушкой, лять собой большое празднество с ституты не явдяются правитнльствен- было обнаружены свидетельства их призами, закусками и весельем. ными институтами. Все они полностью дружбы с нацистским офциальным ли- Если в Супер Воскресенье Вам поз- зависят от долларов Ежегодной Кам- цом и его женой. 11 вонит волонтер, пожалуйста, проявите пании, чтобы продолжать свою дея- В среду, 13 февраля, в Village 8, в свою щедрость. тельность, посвященную Еврейской 7 часов вечера будет показан фильм Если Вы не сделали свой вклад, у Общине. Воспоминание. Вас еще остается возможность сделать Чтобы внести Ваш денежный вклад, Роман между польским партизаном его в Кампанию Федерации 2013 года. позвоните в Офис Развития Федерации и еврейской женщиной из Германии, Деньги, собранные Ежегодной Кам- по 238-2739 или пошлите свой чек в бежавшей из нацистского лагеря смер- панией, пойдут на оплату программы Jewish Federation of Louisville Campaign, ти, основан на действительных собы- кошерных ланчей, программы “Пища 3600 Dutchman’s Ln., Louisville, KY 40205. тиях. Томаш и беременная Ханна были 10 насильно разделены друг от друга, и На Колесах”, программы Для Пожилых и многое другое в Центре Еврейской Фестиваль Еврейских Фильмов каждый из них был уверен, что другой Общины /ЦЕО/. Это позволяет ЦЕО Фестиваль Еврейских фильмов Луи- давно умер. В 1976 году Ханна решила, оказывать помощь тем, кто не может вилльского Центра Еврейской Общи- что Томаш мог быть еще живым. оплатить такие расходы, как летние ны состоится в нескольких местах Каддиш для Друга будет показан лагеря, специальные программы и дея- Луивилла с 9 по 21. Заказанные заранее субботу, 16 февраля, в 7:30 вечера в тельность молодежных групп, предос- билеты стоят $8.50, $10 - купленные Village 8. Выросший в палестинском тавив еврейским детям сколаршипы. при входе и $6 для учащихся. лагере для беженцев, 14-ти летний Али 9 Доллары Ежегодной Кампании да- Фестиваль начнется в субботу, 9 научился ненавидеть евреев с раннего ют возможность февраля с драмы Мой Лучший Враг, возраста. Посде того, как он и его Jewish Family & Career действие которого происходит во вре- Services предлагать свои услуги по сколь- семья решили начать новую жизнь в зящей шкале, так что те, кто нуждается мена Второй Мировой Войны в на- Берлине, куда они иммигрировали, Али в помощи и не может заплатить пол- цистской Германии. Два лучших друга ворвался в квартиру своего соседа ную сумму за оказанные услуги, имеет находят украденное произведение Александра, раздражительного русско- возможность заплатить столько, сколь- искусства и состязаются друг с другом еврейского ветерана войны, который на фоне общего любовного интереса. ко он может. JFCS предлагает семейные остановил его. Для того, чтобы избе- 8 Картина будет показана в Village 8 жать депортации, Али должен был программы и оказывает поддержку снискать доверие и заслужить про- щение своего врага. В воскоесенье, 17 февраля, Хава Нагила будет показана в 4 часа дня в синагоге Адат Джешурун. Посде этого состоится концерт местной группы клезмер бэнд Лост Трайб и подан лег- 7 кий ужин. Фильм показывает историю популярной песни Хава Нагила в те- чение последних 150 лет от штетлов до киббуцев и Америки. Билет на фильм, концерт и ужин стоит $22 для взрослых и $8 для учащихся. Три коротких фильма”Маале Школа Телевидения, Фильм и Искусство в 6 Иерусалиме будут показаны в поне- дельник, 18 февраля, в 7 часов вечера, в синагоге Тэмпл в Молельне Уоллер. Благодаря спонсору Темпл Бразерхуд, вход будет бесплатный. После демон- страции фильмов будет прием, который будет организован Комитетом Луивилл- ского Еврейского Кино и Темплом. 5 30 минутный документальный фильм, Уилфрид Израэль, был создан Бонее Байзер из Луивилла, кузен которой был основателем Киббуца Хазореа, ко- торый он помогал организовать в 1936 году. Он помогал сотням его работ- ников эмигрировать и оплачивал в течение двух лет их расходы. 4 Следуйте за мной - это биография Йонатана Нетаньягу, члена армейской группы командос, который был убит в Операции Энтебебе, а его брат, Бенд- жамин Нетаниягу, сейчас Премьер Министр Израиля. В заключительный день фестиваля, 21 февраля, в Village 8, в 7 часов вечера 3 будет показан фильм Моя Австралия. Два брата из рабочего района в Польше в 1960 году были частью бан- ды неонацистов. После того, как их арестовали за преследования евреев, их мать призналась, что она была в чис- ле переживших Холокост. Она решила уехать и сказала детям, что они будут 2 иммигрировать в Австралию, хотя на самом деле их целью был Израиль. Полное расписание, описания фильмов можно найти онлайн. Купить билеты можно по www. jewishLouisville.org/filmfestival или поз- вонив в JCC по 459-0660. В день демонстрации шоу билеты можно 1 приобрести на месте за час до начала шоу. Билеты на все фильмы имеются онлайн по www.jewishlouisville.org/film- festival, по телефону 459-0660 или персонально на фронт деске в JCC.

16  Community, January 25, 2013  14 Shevat 5773 JFCS Calendar 14 Special Events Career & Education Support Groups at Adoption Fair 2013 Services JFCS Sponsored by WLKY-TV Wednesday’s 13 Child A.C.T. Preparation Workshops January 27, 1-4 p.m. Mondays and Tuesdays. UofL Shelby Campus February 4-March 4; eight sessions. 312 N. Whittington Pkwy. 7-9 p.m. Free Admission A.C.T. Fee: $170 includes two textbooks. Featuring 12 Agency information booths, For more information and to register, 12 workshops and videos. contact Janet Poole, ext. 222. JFCS offers a variety of free caregiver sup- port groups at the Louis & Lee Roth Family Job Seekers Resource Group Center. Learn about community resources 01/28 The Accomplishment-Driven Resume and bringing balance to your life. 02/04 Networking: Making Contacts 02/11 Mastering the Interview 11 Jewish Family & Career Services Caregiver Support Group 02/18 Negotiations & Acceptance For Adult Children of Aging Parents For Every Season Of Your Life 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. Louis & Lee Roth Family Center Fourth Thursday of the month, 7 p.m. Learn basic job search skills from an Contact Mauri Malka, ext. 250. 2821 Klempner Way experienced career advisor. Louisville, KY 40205 There is a $10 one-time materials fee. (502) 452-6341; (502) 452-6718 fax Parkinson’s Caregiver Support Group Sign up for the JFCS monthly For more information, contact Andrea 10 www.jfcslouisville.org Goins, ext. 246. Second Thursday of the Month, 1 p.m. JFCS Food Pantry e-newsletters! Send your email Contact Connie Austin, ext. 305. address to bbromley@jfcslouisville. From Strengths to Storytelling: Diabetes Support Group Items Needed org and stay in the know with Nailing the Job Interview upcoming JFCS events and news. Third Monday of each month at 2 p.m. Monday, February 18 AND For individuals with diabetes to talk about Food Pantry suggestions for February– 9 Wednesday, February 20 having a chronic condition and share the pancake syrup, snack size bags of chips, 5:30-7:30 p.m. at JFCS. ways they cope. Contact Edie Mahaffey, snack size raisins, crackers, canned chick- The workshop helps participants convert ext. 309. en, toilet paper, shampoo and conditioner. Volunteering has never been easier! their strengths and values into a compel- Now you can apply at the JFCS ling message that goes much farther to- Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group All donated food must be in its original homepage with our new online ward creating a powerful impact and in packaging. Please exclude expired items Third Friday of each month at 2 p.m. form. turn, increasing job offers. 8 from your donation. Contact Kim Toebbe, For workshop information and registra- For individuals who are caring for a person ext. 103 or [email protected]. tion, please contact Janet Poole, ext. 222. with Alzheimer’s or other cognitive impair- ment. Contact Kim Toebbe at ext. 103.

Communication is the key to any relationship. 7 If what you say to your partner gets Lost in Translation then let JFCS act as your interpreter! 6 Couples Communication Class 5 Monday, February 11 6—8 PM 2821 Klempner way $50 per couple Wine & Cheese 4 • Enhance your relationship • Participate in interactive exercises with your partner • Explore communication styles • Learn new ways of talking to each other • Prior to the workshop, take the 3 Myers-Briggs® personality test and receive feedback on your personality type

For more information or to register before February 4, please contact 2 Ellen Shapira at ext. 225 or [email protected] Your online Financial Adviser Give yourselves the Valentine’s Gift of better communication! 1 attend free webinar ● details at www.arladvisers.com

Community, January 25, 2013  14 Shevat 5773  17 14 in an episode of House Hunters, which including funds to promote racial fairness The Jewish Hospital & St. Mary’s Newsmakers airs on HGTV, the Home and Garden tele- in Jefferson County Courts, provide sup- Foundation board of directors has ap- vision network, on Thursday, January 24, port and education for court appointed proved the disbursement of more than Newsmakers announcements are wel- at 10 p.m. The episode description says, guardians, offer direct support for Legal come, but must be submitted in writing $18 million to Louisville-area facilities “Michelle loves New York but wants to Aid Society client services, and develop a from unrestricted funds to be invested in to Community, 3600 Dutchmans Lane, raise her baby in Kentucky.” writing skills textbook for Central High facility advancements, clinical research Louisville, KY 40205, for inclusion in this 13 The December 21 edition of Business School students interested in becoming and more. column. Items may also be faxed to (502) First announced that Dr. Susan G. lawyers, among several others. The disbursements range from 238-2724, or e-mailed to newspapercol- has been hired by Norton Judy Handmaker has been hired $500,000 to make the Kosair Charities [email protected]. Deadlines Bornstein Healthcare Inc. as an OB/GYN. by Wakefield Reutlinger Realtors as a Children’s Peace Center at Our Lady of for the next two papers are always print- Director of relocation, according to the Peace kid-friendly, to a $1.5 million grant and of ed in the information box on page 2. No Rhoda Bernie Faller January 11 edition of Business First. to Louisville’s Vascularized Composite 12 Newsmakers announcements will be ac- Kentucky ElderLaw, PLLC, have been Janet Jakubowicz, a partner with Allograft (VCA) Program, enabling con- cepted over the telephone. There is no named Professional Caregivers of the Year Bingham Greenbaum Doll LLP, has been tinuation of the city’s hand transplant charge for the written announcement, but by the Alzheimer’s Association of Greater honored in the first edition of Benchmark: program. there is a $5 photo fee. Kentucky and Southern Indiana. They Top 250 Women in Litigation. The largest single project is a $5 mil- will be honored at a dinner on March 2. lion investment to create a hybrid op- Local art cooperative PYRO Gallery erating room and Resuscitation Center Steve Baker and Korrect Optical Amy Frieder, daughter of Dr. Adam has moved to 909 E. Market St., Ste. 300. and Nancy Frieder of Gaithersburg, at Jewish Hospital. Funds will allow for 11 were profiled in an article in the January Bette Levy is co-owner and artistic 11 edition of Business First. Baker’s fa- MD, and granddaughter of Steve and cutting-edge treatments such as the use Gerry Evans, has been selected as a stu- director. In the January 18 edition of of hypothermia therapy for some patients ther, Allan Baker, bought the company Business First, Levy said the NuLu district, in 1985 and moved it to Louisville from dent delegate to the 51st Session of the in cardiac arrest, a treatment endorsed United Nations Commission for Social where the gallery is now located, is “a vi- but The American Heart Association, and Cincinnati; Steve Baker has spent most tal and exciting area.” She is pleased with of his time with the company manag- Development. make room for innovative procedures In addition, the National Roosevelt the high visibility of the East Market lo- such as transcatheter aortic valve replace- ing the wholesale side of the business, cation, which has more parking than the 10 which makes and sells prescription safety Institute is publishing a policy paper ment (TAVR) for patients who need heart written by Amy, on the democratization former PYRO location and direct accessi- valve replacement but are not candidates glasses and other items for government bility from the street. and manufacturers. In recent years, he of Middle Eastern countries, in its up- for open-heart surgery. coming National 10 Big Ideas Journal. In February, PYRO Gallery will pres- Other projects include purchases of has become more involved with the retail ent an exhibition entitled “Natural side of the business and has successfully Amy is a sophomore studying equipment and facility improvements Industrial Labor Relations at Cornell Inclinations,” which includes Levy’s benefiting intensive and critical care, steered it through a highly competitive work. The exhibition explores many peo- market, adding a boutique eyewear store University. providing for wellness needs of disabled 9 ple’s desire in a technology-heavy society members of the community, and expand- in the Prospect location in 2011 and reno- Gus Goldsmith announced that he to reconnect with the natural world. The ing cardiac and spinal cord injury treat- vating the company’s flagship store in the has sold The Cash Store, Inc. of Fairfax, exhibition will run through February 17. Dupont area last year. ment and research. VA, to First Cash Financial Services, Inc. Michael Rothstein, son of Elinor Blue Equity has closed a transaction a publicly traded specialty retailer. Rothstein and Joe Rothstein, has been ap- with the Rubis Group (NYSE Euronext The Cash Store, Inc. is a retail jewelry pointed to a three-year term on the Rules 8 Paris: RUI) for the sale of The Antilles and pawnshop operation in Fairfax. First Committee of the Illinois Supreme Court. Group Limited (TAG), the licensed user of Cash Financial Services paid $8 million He also is currently serving a two-year Shell brands in the country of Jamaica. In for the entity, one of the highest amounts term as Midwest Region Chairman of the a Blue Equity press release dated January ever paid for a pawnshop. Anti-Defamation League (ADL). A found- 4, Jonathan S. Blue, chairman and Goldsmith has more than 45 years of ing partner of Tabet, Divito & Rothstein managing director of Blue Equity, LLC, experience in the pawn and lending in- LLC in Chicago, Michael lives with his said, “I am quite pleased with TAG’s ad- dustries and remains an active member of family in Wilmette, IL. 7 vancement under our ownership and the the Louisville community. Robert Sachs’ short story, Karen Fulton, Jewish Hospital Medical Cen- future international positioning with the H. Philip Grossman has been elected “Alterations,” garnered third place in the ter East’s director of operations, cut the cake Rubis acquisition.” president of the Louisville Bar Foundation 2013 Literary LEO contest. to mark the the facility’s 10th anniversary. This acquisition consolidates Rubis’ (LBF) for 2013. He is a partner in the presence in the Caribbean, where the Louisville law form of Grossman & A new program at Jewish Hospital, Jewish Hospital Medical Center publicly traded company is one of the Moore. Grossman is a past president called the STEMI Network, decreases East, part of KentuckyOne Health, cel- 6 largest operators of downstream opera- of the Louisville Bar Association and is the time between heart attack and care. ebrated 10 years of service to the eastern tions in the area of fuel supply. currently on the board of the Kentucky Patients with heart attack symptoms can Louisville community in January. The now bypass the emergency room and in- Marsha Bornstein’s daughter, Justice Association. center has served more than 700,000 pa- The LBF is the charitable giving arm stead go to a special team that takes them tients since opening on January 2, 2003. Michelle Bornstein – as well as Marsha of the Louisville Bar Association. The straight to the cardiac catheterization lab The outpatient and emergency care and other family members – are featured foundation awarded 11 grants in 2012, (cath lab), ensuring the fastest access to facility provides around-the-clock emer- life-saving care in the Louisville Metro. gency care, comprehensive outpatient 5 STEMI is an acronym that means “ST surgery and endoscopy, a full array of segment elevation myocardial infarction” medical imaging and diagnostic services, – a type of heart attack. and houses physician offices covering a While all heart attacks are serious, variety of specialties. a STEMI, which involves a total artery blockage, requires the quickest treatment KentuckyOne Health Louisville because they cause rapid loss of heart and Shelbyville facilities have been 4 muscle that cannot be regenerated. Time recognized as a Platinum-Level Fit- saved is muscle saved and faster treat- Friendly Worksite by the American Heart ment means a better chance for survival. Association for helping employees eat bet- ter and move more. February 21 3 Chavurat Shalom Rabbi Joe Rooks Rapport, American Jewish History Chavurat Shalom meets at The Temple, 5101 U.S. Highway 42. It is a community- February 28 wide program. All synagogue members Bingo Game Day with fabulous prizes and Jewish residents welcome. for each winner A healthy and nutritious lunch is avail- 2 January 30 able at noon for a cost of $5, followed by Rabbi Gaylia R. Rooks, Jews in Ethiopia the program at 1 p.m. Kosher meals and February 7 transportation available for $5 upon re- Tracy Murray of RecycloCraftz, Recycle quest in advance. Call Cindy at 423-1818 for lunch reservations or information. and Global Awareness Funding for Chavurat Shalom is February 14 provided by the Jewish Community of 1 Dr. Stephen Mattingly, University of Louisville, National Council of Jewish Louisville School of Music, Love Music Women, a Jewish Heritage Fund for Ex- for Valentine’s Day cellence Grant, The Temple’s Men of Re- form Judaism and Women of Reform Judaism and many other generous donors. 18  Community, January 25, 2013  14 Shevat 5773 The performer describes his new music inspiring morning meditation on the first 458-5359 with your credit card informa- 14 as “an evolution… with more of a sort and third Wednesday of the month at 8:15 tion, or visit adathjeshurun.com. Around Town of pop, urban hip-hop kind of feel to it, a.m. at the Jewish Community Center Complimentary sitter service is avail- Mondays, January 28, mixed with a world music vibe.” Patio Gallery. Rabbi Avrohom Litvin able by reservation only; email bembry@ adathjeshurun.com. Email dinner ques- February 4, 11, and 18 Tickets are available online at leads this program based on the teachings KentuckyCenter.org, by phone at (502) of Kabbalah. The topic for February 6 is tions to [email protected]. Keneseth Israel offers a class on 584-7777, and in person at The Kentucky “The Power of Joy.” On February 20, the This program is made possible by the 13 Philosophies of Modern Judaism with Center box office. topic is “The Energy of Purim.” This class Rabbi Simcha Kling Education Fund. Rabbi Michael Wolk, exploring the vari- is offered to the entire community free of ous movements that come together as Saturday, February 23 Tuesday, February 5 charge. No previous meditation experi- modern Judaism. The class begins im- The community is invited to celebrate Denny Crum, University of Louisville ence required. mediately following minyan and runs for Hall of Fame coach who led UofL’s bas- Purim at Anshei Sfard on February 23 at four weeks starting Monday, January 28. ketball team to multiple NCAA cham- Wednesday, February 6 7:30 p.m. Megillah reading will be fol- lowed by refreshments. 12 Friday, February 1 pionships, will speak at the February Anshei Sfard’s Knit & Qvell Circle Temple Brotherhood meeting at 7 p.m. at will meet at 1 p.m. in the Shul library. All All ages are welcome at The Temple at Sunday, February 24 The Temple. Due to proximity to March knitters and want-to-be knitters are invit- 7 p.m. for “Alef: A Service of Holiness and Chabad invites the community to cel- Madness, the community is invited to at- ed to attend. All knitted items are donated Renewal,” a contemporary service with ebrate “Purim in Italy” at a gala event at tend. Crum will talk about his career in to the Jefferson County Public Schools guitar and special music held on the first the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Louisville. basketball and his thoughts on the ap- Clothes Closet. Shabbat four times a year. In February, The theme of the evening will be Italy, proaching NCAA playoffs. 11 thoughts turn to love – which can mean and the celebration will include gourmet Admission is $15 and includes a buf- Wednesdays, February 6, 13, 20, 27 very different things to different people. Italian cuisine, Italian wines, traditional fet dinner. (For members of the Temple Anshei Sfard hosts a series of Torah music and dancing, and authentic Italian The Alef theme will be “Wings of Love, Brotherhood, the cost is included in your Studies programs on Wednesdays at 7:15 entertainment. Everyone in costume will Soul of Fire.” dues.) Proceeds from the program will p.m.; the community is invited. Topics for receive a prize. Fridays, February 1, 8, 15, and 22 benefit the Denny Crum Scholarship February are “What Makes Us Jewish” The event will begin at 5 p.m. with a (2/6), “Jewish Idol” (2/13), “The Art of Adath Jeshurun offers a weekly class Foundation at the University of Louisville. Bocce tournament, Megillah reading and 10 Attraction” (2/20), and “Why We Sleep” in Talmud Study, held in downtown Reservations are required; please call much more; dinner will be served at 6 (2/27). p.m. Louisville. Bring a brown-bag dairy lunch The Temple at (502) 423-1818. The cost to attend is $30 for adults and and join Rabbi Slosberg and Cantor Lipp Sunday, February 10 $15 for children under 12. Sponsorship for a lively discussion. Prior knowledge of Tuesday, February 5 and Sunday, February 24 The Anshei Sfard Book Club will meet is also available at $180.00. Please make Jewish texts and Hebrew are not required. in the Shul library \at 11 a.m. to discuss Adath Jeshurun’s Live from New York’s reservations by February 15 by call- Classes take place in the office of Steve Mission to Paris by Alan Furst, moderated ing 235-5770 or by sending payment to 9 92nd Street Y Spring 2013 Series has two Berger, 500 W. Jefferson St., on Fridays at by Ayala Golding. Chabad of Kentucky, 3700 Dutchmans offerings in February. 12:15 p.m. For more information, please Upcoming books are All Other Nights Ln., Louisville, KY 40205. On February 5, Thane Rosenbaum will contact Adult Education Coordinator by Dora Horn (March 13), and Mossad: interview Supreme Court Justice Sonia Deborah Slosberg at dslosberg@adathje- The Greatest Missions of the Israeli Secret Friday, March 1 Sotomayor. The first Hispanic Justice on shurun.com or 458-5359. This class is Service by Michael Bar-Zohar and Nissim The deadline for the seventh an- the high court grew up in a Bronx hous- open to the community. Mishal (April 7). nual Fellowship of Reconciliation (FOR) 8 ing project, studied at Princeton and Yale, Peace Essay Contest is March 1. FOR Saturday, February 2 worked as a Manhattan prosecutor and Friday, February 15 and Interfaith Paths to Peace invite all Anshei Sfard invites the community then a federal judge. Now she is the author Nurture your spirit and your body Jefferson County high school students to to join them in celebrating Shabbos with of a memoir, My Beloved World, about the with a special Souper Kabbalat Shabbat write an essay showing how nonviolent song, prayer and a kiddush luncheon. personal values and important influences at Keneseth Israel at 5:45 p.m., starting strategies could be used to accomplish Services begin at 9 a.m. with a Taste of that propelled her success. Reception at with a warm cup of soup and appetizers, one of the following: reduce violence in our city; prevent war in Iran; decrease 7 Shabbos program (song and prayer) be- 7:30 p.m., broadcast at 8 p.m. followed by a Joyous Kabbalat Shabbat violence against young women; or solve ginning at 11 a.m. A sit-down kiddush On February 24, former Israeli deputy service. Diane Mayer, a life-long singer, an issue in your community or the world luncheon will begin at 12 noon. national security advisor Chuck Freilich will serve as the musical storyteller for an shares unique insights into the history that is important to you. Sunday, February 3 evening in honor of the 96th birthday of Winners will receive cash prizes. and inadequacies of Israeli national se- Bubby Faye Davis. Adath Jeshurun’s Adult Jewish Studies Awards will be presented in schools. curity policy-making, attributing them to The program is sponsored by the Faye offers “Read Hebrew America (Hebrew Israel’s hostile and volatile regional envi- Winning essays are published in the FOR 6 and Simmy Davis Kabbalat Shabbat Fund. monthly, FORsooth. Reading Crash Course)” from 10-11:30 ronment, politicized electoral system, and If you have questions, email a.m. For more information, contact structural peculiarities of the Israeli gov- Friday, February 22 [email protected]. Deborah Slosberg at dslosberg@adathje- ernment. Joining the discussion is Reuven Join Rabbi Gaylia R. Rooks and Temple shurun.com or 458-5359. Pedatzur, the director of the S. Daniel members of all ages in celebration of Saturday, March 2 Sundays, February 3, 10, 17, and 24 Abraham Center for Strategic Dialogue Shabbat in a community style meal in The Temple announces a $20,000* at the Netanya Academic College and a the Klein Center (Levy Great Hall) at 6 Adath Jeshurun’s Adult Jewish Studies raffle with the drawing to take place on 5 senior military affairs analyst with the p.m. The stuffed cabbage dinner prepared Saturday, March 2, at a cocktail party offers Beginning Conversational Hebrew newspaper, Ha’aretz. Reception at 7:45 by Chef Debbie Richter will include both hosted by Beth and Michael Salamon – second-year class at 10 a.m., first-year p.m., broadcast beginning at 8:15 p.m. meat and vegetarian options. Please spec- at their home, 4104 Woodstone Way. class at 11 a.m. For more information, Thanks to a generous grant from the ify your request for vegetarian when mak- Cocktails and refreshments at 8 p.m., contact Deborah Slosberg at dslosberg@ Louisville Jewish Heritage Fund for ing your reservation. with the drawing at 9 p.m. Those who adathjeshurun.com or 458-5359. Grants and the Charles & Jean K. Erskine Call The Temple at 423-1818 to RSVP purchase raffle tickets are invited to at- 4 Speaker’s Fund, all broadcasts this season no later than February 20. The cost is tend. The winner does not need to be Monday, February 4 present. The Temple’s Women of Reform are free of charge and open to the com- $10 per person ($5 ages 5-13). All checks munity. should be payable to The Temple. *The winner will share the prize with Judaism (Sisterhood) will hold its an- The Temple in a 50/50 split of all money nual Interfaith Coffee on February 4 at Tuesdays, February 5, 12, 19, and 26 raised. Raffle buyers can join with family 9:30 a.m. The WRJ has hosted this event Saturday, February 23 Congregation Adath Jeshurun of- Immediately following the Adath or friends and contribute smaller amounts for more than 50 years. All are invited to fers a free “Introduction to Judaism/ Jeshurun kiddush lunch, AJ Shabbat to purchase one or more $100 tickets. 3 come and enjoy homemade sweets along Conversion” course. This course has more Scholars welcomes David Serchuk, for- Only 200 tickets will be sold. Raffle with coffee and tea. The theme of this than 20 active participants, and new stu- mer editor of Forbes.com, speaking on tickets may be purchased at The Temple year’s program is “The Divine Symphony: dents are welcome to join at any time. Letters from Transylvania. or through the Raffle Committee or a Midrash & Commentary on The Bible,” It is for anyone interested in exploring Board of Trustees member. For more in- presented by Rabbi Gaylia R. Rooks, Judaism – interfaith couples, Jews looking Saturday, February 23 formation, call The Temple at 423-1818. Rabbi Joe Rooks Rapport, and Rabbi for adult-level basics and people consider- Join Congregation Adath Jeshurun for David Ariel-Joel. Wednesday, March 6 2 ing conversion. a festive Purim at 6:30 p.m. immediately after the afternoon minyan. The celebra- The next meeting of the Adath Jeshurun Monday, February 4 The class is taught by Rabbi Robert Book Club is March 6. The group will Slosberg, and meets on Tuesday evenings tion includes a Purim dinner and hamen- The Kentucky Center presents an taschen, followed by Havdalah; Purim gather in the AJ New Classroom to dis- Acoustic Evening with Matisyahu on at 7 at Adath Jeshurun. For more infor- cuss The Tattooed Rabbi, by Marvin J. mation, please contact Adult Education activities including mask making, Purim February 4 at 7:30 p.m. in the Brown art, songs, a costume parade, and more Wolf. New participants are always wel- Coordinator Deborah Slosberg at 458- Theatre on Broadway. On his latest re- family fun; and a full megillah reading come; coffee is at 6:15 p.m., with discus- 1 5359 or [email protected]. lease, Spark Seeker, Matisyahu sings of with Maariv sung to Beatles music. sion beginning at 6:30. Contact Deborah spiritual freedom, while moving away The festive Purim dinner costs $5 for Slosberg at 458-5359 or dslosberg@ada- from his traditional Hasidic appearance. Wednesdays, February 6 and 20 adults and $3 for children ages 3-12. To thjeshurun.com to order a copy of the Caffeinate your body and soul with an reserve your space, call the AJ office at book or for more information. Community, January 25, 2013  14 Shevat 5773  19 14 Middle School. He participates on the Abigail Geller Allen (Kevin); Jennifer Alford (Jonathan); Lifecycle cross-country team and in 3-D art class. Abigail Geller, Stephanie Blum (Steve); Andrew Cooper Eric also enjoys spending time with his daughter of Betsey (Meredith); Mallory Rose (Matt); Brian Lifecycle announcements that contain siblings, playing video games and fishing. and David and sis- Cooper (Lindsey); Michael Cooper; only basic information – name, date, time Eric and his family invite the commu- ter of Sydney and Allison Cooper; Elliot Cooper; and Ethan and place – without elaboration, will be nity to join them as they celebrate this Hannah, will be Cooper. She also was blessed with twelve 13 printed free of charge. very special occasion. called to the Torah great-grandchildren, Molly, Sophie and For Lifecycle announcements of up as a bat mitzvah on Rory Allen; Madelyn, Jacob and Maisy to 250 words and a photo, there will be Isaac Rosenbaum Saturday, February Alford; Rebecca and Ryan Blum; Daniel an $18 fee. An additional $18 fee will be Isaac Cameron 16, at 9:30 a.m. at and Jordan Cooper; Zachary Cooper; and charged for each additional 250 words. Rosenbaum, son of Jeffrey Rose. No Lifecycle announcements will be pub- Congregation Adath Jeshurun. Stacy Rosenbaum and She is also survived by her brother, lished without prepayment of this fee. She is the granddaughter of Annette 12 Joseph Mitchell, will and Harry Geller, Colleen Cohn, and Alan William Schwartz (Ruthie) of Cleveland, All Lifecycle announcements must be called to the Torah be submitted in writing to Community, Zemon. She is the great-granddaughter of OH, and Florence Krebs of Louisville. as a bar mitzvah on Minnie Hall. Special thanks and deep appreciation 3600 Dutchmans Ln., Louisville, KY Saturday, February 40205. Items may also be faxed to (502) Abigail is in the seventh grade at North are expressed by Rosalie’s entire family to 2, at Temple Shalom. Oldham Middle School. She is a member her physician, Dr. Jane Cornett, and all of 238-2724, or e-mailed to newspapercol- Isaac is the grandson [email protected]. Deadlines for of the National Junior Beta Club and par- the devoted caregivers at Jefferson Place. of Drs. Michael and Leslie Rowland and the next two papers are printed on page ticipates in KYA. Abigail loves dancing on Burial was in Anshei Sfard Cemetery. 11 Richard and Janet Rosenbaum. Isaac’s 2. No Lifecycle announcements accepted the North Oldham Middle Dance Team Herman Meyer & Son handled the ar- over the telephone. great-grandparents, now departed, were and also competitively for Dance Designs rangements. Irvin and Leila Ginsburg, and Dr. Irvin studio. She is part of the Pledge 13 pro- Expressions of sympathy may go to the Birth and Fanny Rose Rosenbaum. gram. Jewish Family & Career Services, 2821 Isaac is currently a straight-A stu- Abigail and her family would love for Klempner Way, Louisville, KY 40205. 10 Natalie Rose Garrett dent in the seventh grade at Noe Middle the community to join them as they cel- Todd and Devie Comer Willett are de- School. He plays the saxophone for Noe’s ebrate this special time. Jean G. Fox lighted to announce the birth of Natalie band, as well as Noe’s jazz band, and Jean G. Fox, Rose Garrett, their seventh grandchild, was recently inducted into the Beta Club Obituaries 88, died Friday, on Dec. 29, 2012. Honor Society. When he’s not spending December 28, 2012, She was welcomed by her thrilled time with family and friends, Isaac’s hob- Samuel Andes at Jewish Hospital. bies and interests include reading, com- She was a native of parents, Micheal and Hannah, and her Samuel I. Andes, 102, died Monday, puters, video games, and animals. He is Owensboro, KY, born 9 two brothers, Sammy and Andrew. December 24, 2012. an avid fan of University of Louisville August 16, 1924. She Her large family includes very proud He was born November 11, 1910, in sports. was a manager in aunts and uncles, cousins and grandpar- London, England. He was a retired in- Isaac has fulfilled his Pledge 13 hours retail sales, a mem- ents, and great-grandparents Stan and dustrial engineer, a member of American by volunteering at Temple Shalom and at ber of Keneseth Israel Congregation and Bettye Willett and Gita Comer. Institute of Electrical Engineers and three different JCPS schools. Although Keneseth Israel Sisterhood. Illinois Institute of Technology Alumni his 13-hour commitment has been She is preceded in death by her hus- 8 B’nai Mitzvah Association. completed, he will continue to provide band, Alec Fox. He is survived by his daughter Dr. weekly after-school assistance at Norton She is survived by her children, Eric Cohen Martha Ziskind (Jonathan); his son, Elementary for the remainder of the Joan Fox, Larry Fox (Marianne), Sherry Eric Gray Cohen, Steven Andes of Niles, IL; his grand- school year. Fischer (George), and Kenny Fox (Karen); son of Shari and daughter, Minna Pearl Ziskind, and three Isaac and his family invite the commu- five grandchildren, Rebecca (Rafael), Corey Cohen and great-grandchildren. nity to join them as he leads services and Adam (Laura), Ryan, Jason and Brandon; brother of Adam and Burial was in Shalom Memorial Park in 7 becomes a bar mitzvah. and two great-grandchildren, Chloe and Casse, will be called the greater Chicago area. Herman Meyer Liam. to the Torah as a bar Noah Goldberg & Son handled the local arrangements. mitzvah on Saturday, Burial was in Keneseth Israel Noah Howard February 2, at 6:15 Rosalie Schwartz Cemetery; Herman Meyer & Son handled Goldberg will be p.m. for an evening Havdalah Service at Cooper the arrangements. called to the Torah Expressions of sympathy may go to Congregation Adath Jeshurun. Rosalie Schwartz 6 as a bar mitzvah on the Alec Fox Memorial Fund at Keneseth Eric is the grandson of Arlene and Parshahs Mishpatim Cooper, 94, of Louis- Harvey Kaufman and Bonnie and Stuart Israel Congregation. Shabbos Shekalim on ville, passed away on Cohen. Saturday, February Monday, December Elaine Brill Kahn Eric is in the seventh grade at Highland 9, at Congregation 24, 2012, at Jefferson Elaine Brill Kahn, 87, passed away Adath Jeshurun. Place. on Sunday, December 30, 2012, at 5 He is the son of Brian and Deborah Rosalie was born Hooverwood-Indianapolis Jewish Home. Goldberg, brother of Marnina, Abigail, on October 12, Elaine was born on March 19, 1925 to and Ethan Goldberg, grandson of Barbara 1918 in Toledo, OH, to David and Anna Meyer and Fannie Brill. and Edwin Goldberg and Joan and Jacob Schwartz. She and her family moved to Elaine was preceded in death by her fa- (z”l) Stein and great-grandson of Helen Louisville in 1922, where she grew up ther, Meyer Brill; her mother Fannie Brill and Norman Bleiden (z”l) and Midge and and graduated from the Louisville Girls Winer; and her brother, Stanley Brill. Faye Goldberg (z”l). High School. She is survived by her sons, Marshall 4 Noah is in the seventh grade at Rosalie was a devoted daughter, wife, (Shelley) of Louisville; Daniel (Mindy Kammerer Middle school and plays mother, grandmother, great-grandmoth- Shapiro) of Indianapolis; and her daugh- baseball. He attends Camp Simcha in er, sister, and aunt. She was a member of ter Caroline (Larry) Werboff of San New York and Camp Quality and Indian many Jewish organizations over the years, Francisco. She has seven grandchildren: Summer Camp in Kentucky. Noah partic- including life member of Hadassah, mem- Brian (Emily), Erin, Jeffrey, Jennifer ipates in Teen Connection and Pledge 13. ber of the Jewish Community Center, and and Evan Kahn, and Sammy and David 3 For Noah’s bar mitzvah project, he Anshei Sfard Congregation. Werboff. She also was blessed with three is collecting new and used DVD movies Rosalie was preceded in death by great-grandchildren, Noah, Simon, and and Wii, Playstation and Xbox games to her devoted and beloved husband of 48 Eli Kahn. be donated to Kosair Children’s Hospital years, Rudey; her father, David Schwartz; Special thanks and deep apprecia- and Chai Lifeline. Donations may be her mother Anna Schwartz; her sister tion are expressed by Elaine’s entire dropped off at Adath Jeshurun Synagogue Libby Bleicher (Myron); her brother, Jack family to all of the devoted caregivers at 2 or mailed to the synagogue. Schwartz; and her beloved daughter-in- Hooverwood. law, Maxine Jacobs Cooper. Burial was at Adath Jeshurun Rosalie loved and cared deeply for her Cemetery. Herman Meyer & Son handled family, who always came first. She and arrangements. her husband Rudey raised four sons in the Expressions of sympathy may go to family tradition of “Love and Respect.” Jewish Family & Career Services, 2821 1 She is survived by her sons Alan Klempner Way, Louisville, Kentucky (Linda) of Potomac, MD; Barry (Lynn) of 40205, or Hooverwood, 7001 Hoover Dallas, TX; David (Helane) of Louisville; Road, Indianapolis, Indiana 46260. and Mark (Brenda) of Moreland Hills, OH. She has 10 grandchildren: Lauren Cooper Continued on page 21

20  Community, January 25, 2013  14 Shevat 5773 and Benjamin Schaffer (Marlene). people and was very kind and accepting Anshei Sfard and a Life Master Bridge 14 Lifecycle The family would like to thank her of those she met. player at the Louisville Bridge Center. caretaker, Catherine Marcum, and the She was preceded in death by her hus- She is preceded in death by her hus- Continued from page 20 staff at the Episcopal Church Home for band, Harold, her daughter, Sherry, and band, Hyman Blum, and daughter-in-law, Joseph Lowenthal the wonderful care they provided Mrs. her brother, Fred Katz (Tammy) of Los Linda Blum. Joseph Lowenthal, 87, of Lake Charles, Bensinger. Angeles, CA. She is survived by her daughter, Verna LA, passed peacefully Wednesday, Jan- Burial was in Adath Jeshurun She is survived by her children and Goldberg (Robert); her son, Samuel 13 uary 2, in his home. Cemetery. Herman Meyer & Son handled stepchildren, Larry Linker (Linda), J. Blum (Sharon) of Tampa, FL; seven A native of Lexington, KY, he was born the arrangements. Lisa Bobrow (Brian), Robin Masters grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren June 29, 1925, to Manual and Sarah Jacobs Expressions of sympathy may (Rick), Terry Barrack (Dr. Kenneth) of and five great great-grandchildren. Lowenthal. He honorably served our go to Alzheimer’s Association, 6100 Charleston, SC, and Barry Linker (Jan), Burial was in Anshei Sfard Cemetery. country during World War II in the 274th Dutchman’s Lane, Louisville, KY 40205. Evan Gentry, and two grandchildren, Herman Meyer & Son handled the ar- Infantry in Europe, and was involved in Zachary and Rachael Barrack. rangements. 12 the Battle of the Bulge. A longtime resi- Gerald Ades Burial was in Keneseth Israel Cemetery. Expressions of sympathy may go to dent of Lake Charles, he was the owner of Gerald “Gerry” Herman Meyer & Son handled the ar- donor’s favorite charity. One Hour Martinizing, one of the largest Ades, 87, died rangements. dry cleaners in the state of Louisiana. Saturday, January 12. In lieu of flowers, please send dona- Edwin Lerner He is survived by his beloved wife, He was WWII Navy tions to Keneseth Israel Congregation. Edwin “Eddie”

Beverly Greenberg Lowenthal; his three veteran, a graduate of Lerner, 82, died 11 children, Michael Lowenthal, Marc Ohio State University Ruth Gumer Rubin Sunday, January 13, at Lowenthal, and wife Wally, and Margaret and a member of its Ruth Gumer Rubin his home, surrounded Jo Lowenthal; one granddaughter, Holly alumni association, died peacefully at her by his loving fam- Lowenthal; four stepchildren and thir- and former owner of residence on January ily. He was the own- teen step-grandchildren; five step-great- Frisch’s Big Boy, Empire Scrap Company 12. She was 84. er of Ler-Mar Sales grandchildren; a wonderful sister, Gladys and Bluegrass Travel. He was a member of Ruthie, as she was Company on Main Bass, and husband Lewis; and numerous Congregation Adath Jeshurun. known by her family Street for 34 years. 10 nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his grand- and friends, was born He was a member of Congregation Adath Burial was Lexington Cemetery, daughter, Lauren Ruth Pomerance. in Louisville to Harry Jeshurun, a member of B’nai Brith and a Lexington, KY, with Rabbi Mark Kline of- He is survived by his wife, Kay Ades; and Celia Ginsburg. volunteer for Jewish Hospital. His won- ficiating. daughters, Suzanne Ades Pomerance, She was a member of Keneseth Israel derful sense of humor brought laughter to The family asks that gifts in honor of Bettye Grove (John) of Birmingham, AL, Congregation, K.I. Sisterhood and a for- everyone he met. his memory be made to the Temple Sinai, and Cheryl Ades; sister, Sonya Sholem mer member of Hadassah. He was preceded in death by his par- 9 713 Hodges St., Lake Charles, LA 70601, (Mike) of Champaign, IL; two grandsons, Known for her confections, Ruth’s ents, Hyman and Eva Lerner, and his sis- or the Jewish War Veterans of the United Evan Pomerance and Jay Grove. recipes were requested and published in a ter, Frances Lerner-Smith. States, 1811 R St. Northwest, Washington, Burial was in Adath Jeshurun local cookbook. She was warm and giving He is survived by his wife of 60 years, DC 20009. Cemetery. Herman Meyer & Son handled of herself, and in the age of technology, Marian; his sons, James and Grant; his the arrangements. Ruthie Rubin never forgot an anniversary, sister, Dorothy Nordin; brother-in-law, Chava Posnanski Expressions of sympathy may go to birthday, card or note for those she loved. Alan Levitan (Janet); and many nieces 8 Bensinger Congregation Adath Jeshurun or the She is preceded in death by her first and nephews. Chava (Posnanski) Episcopal Church Home. husband, Hyman R. Gumer; and her Burial was in Adath Jeshurun Bensinger, beloved The family wishes to thank the staff adored brother, Irving Ginsburg. Cemetery. Herman Meyer & Son handled wife, mother and of the Clingman Unit at the Episcopal Ruth Gumer Rubin is survived by the arrangements. grandmother, passed Church Home and Hosparus for their her beloved son and best friend, Jeffrey Expressions of sympathy may go to away Saturday, Janu- kind devotion and care given to Mr. Ades. Gumer, a JCPS teacher and traveler; her donor’s favorite charity. 7 ary 5, at the age of 75. husband, Sidney Rubin; and many nieces She was born in Henry Feingold and nephews from the Gumer-Skolnick Helen Katz Henry Feingold, 95, died Saturday, Helen Katz, 93, of Louisville, former- Tel-Aviv, Israel, the only child of Avraham and Ginsburg families. January 12, at Four Courts of Cherokee ly of New York, passed away Monday, Posnanski and Sara Lerner. Her parents Special appreciation to Penny and Park. He was a native of Pittsburgh, January 14. immigrated to Israel in the late 1920’s, Chester McCurdy and Patricia Miles, who PA. He was a WWII Army veteran and She was born in New York City in 1919 leaving behind family and friends in cared for her in her final days, as well as was formerly with the old Jefferson Dry to Rebecca and Louis Ben-Zion Meteliz, Poland, who would years later be entirely Hosparus. 6 Goods Company. He was a member of immigrants from Bialystok, Poland. wiped out during the Holocaust. Burial was in Keneseth Israel Cemetery. Congregation Adath Jeshurun. Helen graduated from Hunter College, Mrs. Bensinger completed her military Herman Meyer & Son handled the ar- He is survived by his wife, Evelyn attended graduate school at American service for the Israeli Defense Forces and rangements. Feingold; his daughter, Sheila Schwartz University, and during World War II, later received a degree in education from In lieu of flowers, expressions of sym- of Nashville, TN; a grandson, Mark worked as an economist in the Office of the Tel-Aviv Teachers College. She taught pathy may go to donor’s favorite charity. Schwartz (Rachael); a great-granddaugh- Price Administration (OPA) under the Hebrew and Jewish education in Israel, 5 ter, Sophie Schwartz. Franklin Delano Roosevelt administra- France, and the U.S. She also worked sev- Bernice Blum The family wishes to thank the staff Bernice Blum, 98, died Sunday, tion in Washington, D.C. eral years for the Israeli Foreign Service at the Linker wing at Four Courts of January 13, at Four Courts at Cherokee It was at OPA that she met her beloved in Jerusalem and Holland, as well as for Cherokee Park for their wonderful care Park. She was a native of Louisville, born husband of 59 years, Nathan Katz, who several large Tel-Aviv hotels as a guest re- they gave to Mr. Feingold. September 10, 1914, to the late Louis and passed away in 2004. Following their lations attaché. Burial was in Adath Jeshurun Ce- Lena Kelman. She was a retired grocery marriage in 1945, Helen and Nathan Mrs. Bensinger’s fluency in Hebrew, metery. Herman Meyer & Son handled merchant, a former member of B’nai Brith returned to New York City, where their 4 English, Spanish, French, German and the arrangements. and Hadassah, a member of Congregation Yiddish were of great help to her and her Continued on page 22 Expressions of sympathy may family during their world travels and 11- go to Congregation Adath Jeshurun year residency in Managua, Nicaragua, Cemetery. Guatemala City, Guatemala, and Buenos Aires, Argentina. Doris Lee Linker 3 Her greatest joys were the company Doris Lee Linker, 87, passed away of her four grandchildren, the opportu- Saturday, January 12, at Baptist Hospital nity to sing as a member of the Adath Je- East, with family at her side. shurun Choir, and the ability to follow and She was born on Cincinnati, OH, and discuss politics. She was a member of Con- graduated from the Deaconess Hospital gregation Adath Jeshurun and the choir Nursing Program. After marrying Harold 2 and the Catholic-Jewish Dialogue Group. Linker, a registered pharmacist, she She is survived by her husband, Hans moved to Louisville, KY. Following the Bensinger; daughter, Karin Bensinger birth of her four children, she worked Appelbaum (Daniel) of Chicago, IL; four as a registered nurse and retired from grandchildren, Nathan, Noa, Tess and Methodist Evangelical Hospital. She and Mabel Appelbaum of Chicago, IL; a neph- Harold were members of Keneseth Israel ew, Dr. John Simon of Chevy Chase, MD; Congregation and AZO Pharmaceutical 1 a niece, Irene Simon Friedman of Bogota, Fraternity. Doris loved spending time Colombia; and several Louisville cousins, with family and friends, attending UofL including Margot Barr, Jeffrey Barr, Carl games, and playing cards. She enjoyed Bensinger, Sandra Barr Hammond (Mark) Community, January 25, 2013  14 Shevat 5773  21 14 Sholom Couples Club, served nationally always by his family and by the many Upon retirement in 1994, he volunteered Lifecycle and locally on the College and Caring people whose lives were touched by his. as a substitute teacher in the Palm Beach Committees for National Union American The family would like to thank the Public School System. Howard was al- Continued from page 21 Hebrew Congregation, and she was a tu- wonderful staff at Jefferson Place, who ways happiest in the presence of children, daughter, Edith, and son, David, were tor for Jefferson County Public Schools. cared for Jack over the last few years. including his own, who were a rapt au- born. The couple moved to Louisville She is survived by her husband, A memorial service was held on dience for his inexhaustible, funny anec- 13 in 1993 to be close to David, his wife, Jacques Morris; a son, Jan Morris (Nancy January 24 at The Temple. Herman Meyer dotes and stories. Barbara, and their children, Jonathan and Gall-Clayton); daughters, Judy Morris & Son handled the arrangements. Howard attended Congregation Adath Rebecca. of Nashville, Joyce Morris of Oklahoma The family requests that expressions of Jeshurun and was a member of the Jewish Helen was an avid golfer and enjoyed City, and JoAnn Morris of Indianapolis; a sympathy be sent to The Temple. Community Center. He was a loving fa- attending theater and movies and playing sister, Betty Ann Morse of Long Boat Key, ther, prioritizing his family over all else, canasta, bridge and poker. She particular- FL; and two grandsons, James and Joshua Howard Burt never faltering in exhibiting care and con- 12 ly enjoyed her large extended family and Morris. Grossman cern. many friends, with Helen and Nathan’s Burial was in The Temple Cemetery. Howard Burt He is survived by his devoted wife of home in Roslyn Heights, NY, serving as Herman Meyer & Son handled the ar- Grossman died peace- 63 years, Helane Steinfeld Grossman; the location for countless family gather- rangements. fully at the age of and adoring children and their families, ings and celebrations over the years. As Expressions of sympathy may go 84 on Wednesday, Anne Brewer; fiancé, Joe Huttie, and son, recently as last April, she joined the ex- to Albert and Betty Hess G.U.C.I. January 23. Andrew Plisner; Jon Grossman and son, 11 tended family for the annual Katz cousins’ Scholarship Camp Fund at The Temple or Born on September Adam; Tom Jourden, wife Claudia and Passover Seder in New York. Along with donor’s favorite charity. 24, 1928 in Louisville, daughter, Lexi; he is also survived by his Nathan, Helen doted on her two grand- KY to Maurice and Sadye Grossman, he beloved sister, Judie Sherman and hus- children and took great pride in their ac- Jack Leonard Shapero excelled in his studies at Manual High band, Erwin; aunt Gerri Snyder; brother- complishments from the moment each Jack Leonard Shapero, 89, of Louisville, School and went on to attain a busi- in-law, Jim Steinfeld and wife Joyce; and was born to the present. She was a mem- passed away on January 21 after a long, ness degree from Vanderbilt University. many loving nieces and nephews. ber of The Temple. productive life filled with family and Immediately upon graduating, he married The family wishes to extend thanks 10 Helen is preceded in death by her par- friends. his childhood neighbor and sweetheart, to the many friends who helped make ents, Rebecca Kagan Meteliz and Louis He was preceded in death by his wife, Helane Steinfeld, who he has devotedly Howard comfortable and assisted Helane Ben-Zion Meteliz, her husband, Nathan Lucy Byck Shapero, who died in 2008. adored from the age of 12. Howard was a during his elder years. Katz, and her brother, Irving Meteliz. She Jack was the son of the late Eli and Jean veteran who served his country as a CPA Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Friday, and Nathan were also extremely close to Shapero of Louisville. during the Korean War in the U.S. Army January 25, at Herman Meyer & Son, and were preceded in death by Barbara’s He leaves behind his daughter, Cathy Audit Agency. He returned to Louisville 1338 Ellison Ave. Visitation will be after 9 parents, Janet and Joseph Myerson of Dreszer (Moises Dreszer, M.D.); his to selflessly assist his aging parents in the 1 p.m. Friday. Philadelphia. two sons, Ken (Dianne Aprile) and Rob family dry goods business, Grossman’s In lieu of flowers at the family request, She is survived by her daughter, Edith Shapero; his three grandchildren, Sara Department Store. Howard eventually expressions of sympathy may go to do- F. Katz of Amsterdam, Netherlands, her Dreszer, Robbie Clay Shapero and Joshua entered the life insurance field at the age nor’s favorite charity. son, Dr. David S. Katz, daughter-in-law, Shapero (Angelica Serna); his caregiver of 31 and was with Northwestern Mutual Barbara Myerson Katz, grandchildren, and dear friend, Midalys Napolis; as well for 23 years, during which time he en- Memorial Service 8 Jonathan (Claire) and Rebecca, and many as a multitude of in-laws, cousins, rela- joyed success as a regular member of the devoted nieces, nephews and dear friends. tives and close friends. He was preceded prestigious Million Dollar Round Table. Fanny Rose Rosenbaum Burial was in The Temple Cemetery. in death by two sisters, Harriet Kaplan The firm leveraged Howard’s sales and A memorial service is planned for Herman Meyer & Son was in charge of and Thelma Miller. accounting skills by appointing him head Fanny Rose Rosenbaum, who died on arrangements. A 1942 graduate of Louisville Male of training for new agents, specializing in December 19, 2012. The service will be Expressions of sympathy may go to High School, Jack enlisted in the U.S. financial planning. held on Sunday, February 24, at 1:30 p.m. 7 the charity of the donor’s choice or to the Army after graduation. During World In 1984, at the age of 56, when most at The Temple. Herman Meyer & Son is in Janet and Joseph Myerson Performing War II, he served as a lieutenant during seniors are focused on retiring, Howard charge of arrangements. Arts Fund at The Temple. the liberation of France. He was part of an courageously moved with his wife, Because Fanny Rose had so many in- Army contingent that landed on Omaha Helane, to Boca Raton, FL, where he Roselyn Brill terests in her community, the family has Beach on D-Day, earning battle stars for worked for New England Life Insurance requested expressions of sympathy go to Roselyn Brill, 83, died Tuesday, his service in Normandy and Northern for 15 years, again training new agents. donor’s favorite charity. January 15. France. After the war, he joined the Army She was a member of Congregation 6 reserve, where he served until 1973, retir- kids and we have lots of great friends.” Adath Jeshurun, the Jewish Community Debbie Friedman’s JCL ing as a Major. A vibrant Jewish community doesn’t Center, the Standard Country Club, and With the exception of World War II, by Shiela Steinman Wallace just happen. It takes a cadre of dedicated the National Council of Jewish Women, Jack lived his entire life in Louisville, or Debbie Friedman, Judaism and volunteers who are willing to invest their Louisville Section. where his exuberant good spirit was the Jewish community have always time and resources to ensure its success. She is preceded in death by her hus- well known to friends and business as- Fbeen an important part of her life. The Friedmans have done both. 5 band of 63 years, Stanley Brill; a sister, sociates. Returning to Louisville after the Born and raised in a loving Jewish family Since she’s always enjoyed working in Dorothy Perellis Simon; and a brother, Dr. war, he opened a florist shop in down- and community in Cincinnati, her family marketing, volunteering with the Annual Maurice A. Perellis. town Louisville. He married the late Lucy belonged to Wise Temple and she was ac- Federation Campaign was a natural fit. She is survived by two sons, Maury Byck Shapero in 1954, closed the flower tive at the Jewish Community Center. “When you’re passionate about some- (Nanci) Brill and Greg Brill of San shop, and embarked on a 40-year career “I actually met Alan [her husband] thing,” she said, “it’s very easy to fund- at the JCC in Cincinnati,” she recalled. Francisco, CA; her grandchildren, Ben as an insurance executive and chartered raise.” The Center there had a theater produc- (Shayne) Brill, Sarah Brill, Adam Bear life underwriter. He served as Senior “Every year since we’ve been here, 4 and Golda (Ryan) Kirzner; and her great- tion company called Tacapades, “and all we’ve been part of Super Sunday,” Fried- Vice President of the Louisville insur- the high school kids got together every grandchildren, Wilder Brill, Keaton Brill, man said. “We think it’s vitally impor- ance firm of Nahm, Turner, Vaughn and Sunday and put on a play in the spring.” Morgan Bear and Sasha Kirzner. tant to reach out to every member of the Landrum and was a past president of They both participated in the program. Burial was at Adath Jeshurun the Louisville Chapter of Chartered Life Jewish community and get their support.” Friedman was a marketing major at In addition to volunteering on Super Cemetery. Herman Meyer & Son helped Underwriters. He was a 25-year mem- the University of Cincinnati, and when with arrangements. ber of the Louisville Downtown Rotary Sunday, Friedman, a Lion of Judah, has she graduated she joined the Federated chaired or co-chaired Lion of Judah 3 Expressions of sympathy may go to Club, a life member of the Million Dollar Department Store chain, working as a and Women’s Philanthropy events, and, donor’s favorite charity. Roundtable and a former board member buyer, first with Shillito’s in Cincinnati, with her husband, co-chaired a Major of Junior Achievement. He was a member and later, after she married and moved to Gifts event. They’ve also attended many Jean Morris of The Temple for more than 50 years. Florida, for Burdine’s. Jean Morris, 86, Campaign events. Jack was devoted to his family, re- As a buyer, she had the opportunity During their first eight years in died Tuesday, January ceived great joy from his friends, and to travel regularly to New York, and even 15, at Jefferson Place. Louisville, most of Friedman’s activi- 2 loved to sail, golf, travel and play tennis. to the Orient. “It was very exciting, and ties were with her children’s school. Her She attended the He was especially fond of gardening and I liked it,” she said. She worked until her first regular volunteer involvement in University of Michi- maintained a reputation for his green children were born. the Jewish community was with Jewish gan, graduated from thumb, both in the vegetable and flower Twenty-one years ago, when Alan Hospital, a connection she still main- the University of gardens. He was proud to have produced Friedman had the opportunity to go to tains. Today, she serves on three Jewish Louisville, and was succulent red tomatoes every year of his work for his family business in French Hospital-connected committees: the 1 co-owner of Service adult life until he was physically unable to Lick, IN, choosing a new home in a strong Jewish Hospital St. Mary’s Hospital Supply Home Furnishings. She was mem- garden. He was especially pleased when Jewish community was a priority for the Foundation, the Jewish Heritage Fund family. “Louisville was the closest large ber of The Temple, Women of Reform his tomatoes ripened before the Fourth of for Excellence and the Jewish Heritage city that had a vibrant Jewish community, Judaism, former vice president of Brith July. Jack’s zest for life, his rich character Excellence Grants Committee. Sholom Sisterhood, past president of Brith so that’s why we’re here,” she said. “We and his generous spirit will be treasured love it. It’s been a great place to raise our Continued on page 23 22  Community, January 25, 2013  14 Shevat 5773 The assumption seems to be a clas- the wayward slaves with orders to kill on It’s beside the point. Number 3 is the 14 D’var Torah sic rabbinic ‘kal vachomer’. Literally, this sight. The Israelites may never complete answer. Use it to incorporate numbers1-2. is a hermeneutic (a fancy word for inter- the work he had in mind for them, but Confused? Read on. Self Help 101: BeShallach 5773 pretive technique) that means ‘light and they won’t be free either. Conclusion: Self Help 101 by Cantor David Lipp weighty.’ For some reason we don’t have a When the Israelites see the chariots Whenever a friend has a problem that I ou have a personal problem. You good English term for this, but we have a following them, trapping them by the can’t help them solve – which means they can’t handle it yourself. You’ve told Latin one: A Fortiori. If a minor premise waters of the Sea of Reeds, they respond are destined to endure it – I often suggest 13 Yall your friends about it and your can’t be fulfilled then it follows that a ma- with the first act of sarcasm in the Torah. that they not waste the experience, but therapist and your rabbi (dare I say your jor one certainly can’t either. Was it for lack of graves in Egypt that you write about it. cantor?). Still: no good. What do you do? In this case, the argument would go took us here in the desert so we could be Writing down our own personal There are lessons as follows: Iiiiif (you have to imagine a murdered here? As the Etz Hayim Humash plagues can help us survive them. It could from the weekly Torah rabbinic voice here melodically moving rightly notes, this is at least a double en- be that we reframe our experience using portion that stare us from a high note to a lower one, glissando tendre – it’s not just a situational dig at Kal VaChomer (if I can survive this, I can 12 in the face but we of- please with a right forefinger stabbing the Moses; it also refers to a death-obsessed survive anything) or find a laugh in its ten miss them. firmament) Pharaoh won’t even give his civilization where graves will one day be irony (is it for lack of good reality pro- Let’s take a look at slaves a long weekend to serve their God considered wonders of the world. It’s a gramming that I’m suffering?). three ways in which in the wilderness, Theeeeeen (same mel- statement of high irony. Oscar Wilde and Most importantly, the act of writing our Torah portion ody and choreography from above) he’ll Mark Twain take note. itself transforms the experience of suffer- might guide us. certainly not manumit them for good. 3. Write Down the Foes. ing into something over which we have a 1. Kal VaChomer So when Pharaoh finally sends the After getting saved through God’s mi- modicum of control. 11 Cantor David Lipp “Let my people go!” Israelites on their way following the tenth raculous intervention and the Song of the And who knows? Sometimes we’ll tri- We’re all aware of Moses’ famous re- plague – that was last week’s episode Sea, which traditional congregations re- umph and get to sing about it. curring demand of Pharaoh. Sometimes in case you missed it – he has reason to cite each morning as part of the prepara- Shabbat candles should be lit Friday the response is ridicule; others flat rejec- believe that they will return. Perhaps he tory service, the Israelites face their first evenings, January 25 at 5:39 p.m., tion; sometimes a haughty act of neglect; wonders whether it was worth putting external enemy, Amalek, and are told to February 1 at 5:47 p.m., February 8 others fruitless negotiation. his people through the devastation of all write it down in the book. at 5:55 p.m., February 15 at 6:02 and 10 What is often forgotten or simply not those calamities just so one of his build- What book? According to most com- February 22 at 6:10 p.m. carefully noted is that Moses is ostensi- ing projects wouldn’t be delayed until mentators it refers to the small para- Editor’s note: Cantor David Lipp, the bly only asking Pharaoh for a three-day next week. graph in the book of Deuteronomy where cantor of Congregation Adath Jeshurun weekend to sacrifice to God. Moses never 2. Irony Amalek is mentioned or the Book of the (Conservative), has volunteered to provide says to Pharaoh, “By the way, we’re not In this week’s portion Pharaoh realizes Wars of God from Numbers. Torah commentaries for Community. coming back. Ever.” he’s been had. He sends the troops after 9 Debbie Friedman’s JCL Continued from page 22 Community Classifieds About 12 years ago, she was asked to serve on the Jewish Family & Career Services Board, and has been part of that organization ever 8 since. Today, she’s president of the organization and a volunteer driv- CLASSIFIED LISTINGS HOUSECLEANING er for the Senior P.A.L.S. program, which provides affordable trans- Caregiver HONEST, TRUSTWORTHY, AND RELIABLE SERVICE FOR portation for doctors appointments and a variety of errands to seniors CARE FOR SICK OR ELDERLY: OVER 26 YEARS: Weekly or who no longer drive. References and experience. 502- bi-weekly openings. Affordable For her first Senior P.A.L.S. assignment, about eight years ago, “I 835-6520 or 502-690-1430. rates! Leslie Clark 502.287.8961. drove three elderly Jewish women down to Jewish Hospital where HAULING SERVICE Mention this ad for $10 off first they volunteered,” Friedman recalled. “They were in their late 80’s or 7 cleaning. WE WILL HAUL ALL METAL early 90’s, and they would go down and make the decorations that FOR FREE!: Appliances, cars, Deadline: Classified were put on the dinner trays.” swings, washers, dryers, stoves, Advertising “I love being on the Board of JFCS,” she said. “It’s an extremely furniture, etc. Call Jackson For February 15 issue – well run organization, and we do a lot of great things for a lot of Hauling 502-375-1165. Friday, February 22 people, whether it’s feeding people through our food pantry, career Call Aaron Leibson services or senior home care. 6 at (502) 418-5845 “These are vital programs,” she continued, “and we couldn’t do what we do if the Federation doesn’t have a strong Campaign. We rely on the Jewish Community of Louisville (JCL) and we rely on the Jewish community to support JFCS so we can continue to provide needed services to our community.” The Friedmans are also members of Congregation Adath Jeshurun 5 and she is a member of National Council of Jewish Women. Friedman is also pleased with the progress she sees at the JCL. “When my kids were in high school, the BBYO program had fallen apart,” she observed, “and that was upsetting. So I’m happy to see that there’s very strong programming now for middle school and high school students. That’s really vital for our children.” “I come to the JCC a lot,” she added. “I do the water pilates classes 4 and a lot of the other water classes – indoor in the winter and outside in the summer.” “I’m committed to and passionate about the JCL.” she concluded, “When I see how many people are helped and how the JCL helps de- velop Jewish identities, I recognize the importance of a strong Jewish community.” 3 The Friedmans have two children. Their daughter, Laura Witkov, and her husband, Adam, live in Milwaukee and are expecting their first child in June. Their son, Michael, lives in New York. 2

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Community, January 25, 2013  14 Shevat 5773  23 14 Feferman Provides Briefing on Iran’s Nuclear Program and the Effect of Sanctions by Matt Goldberg, Director While there is some talk about a mili- Jewish Community Relations Council tary option, Feferman emphasized that 13 On January 8, the Jewish Community the economic sanctions currently im- Relations Council of the Jewish posed on Iran are just now beginning Community of Louisville hosted Bob to have real teeth, and they are not fully Feferman, outreach director for United exhausted; therefore, any talk about mili- Against a Nuclear Iran, UANI, in the Patio tary action is premature as long as sanc- Gallery at the Jewish Community Center. tions are not complete or fully in effect. 12 UANI is an organization dedicated to pro- UANI is promoting an initiative that moting economic sanctions designed to calls for the U.S. Congress to pass legisla- deter Iran from pursing nuclear weapons. tion that will tell corporations that if they Feferman shared a PowerPoint presen- do business in Iran, they will not be able tation designed to educate Americans on to do business in the United States. Clockwise, Mark Talis, Tatyana Mischenko, Josh Goodman, Becca Lusignolo, Larry Forman, the current status of Iran’s nuclear pro- Many corporations have stopped doing Ashley Burkhead, Bailey Haskell and Dan Gomby gram, its clandestine nature, the status of business in Iran, some thanks to pressure 11 economic sanctions, and what we, aver- from UANI; however, some corporations, Hillel Jumps to Start age citizens can do. like Nissan and Ericsson, are still doing the New Semester According to Feferman, Iran has sev- business there. Feferman’s hope is that, Hillel started the new semester with eral nuclear facilities around the country with increased awareness, every major a social activity at Sky Zone Indoor and is currently enriching uranium to 20 corporation doing business in Iran will Trampoline Park on Thursday, January percent, when any possible civilian use cease the practice, and that the U.S. gov- 17. The evening’s fun included dodge ball, 10 would necessitate uranium only enriched ernment and state governments will not basketball, jumping on trampolines and to 3.5 percent. Western nations, including award government contracts to corpora- doing flips in the air. They capped it off Russia and China, have offered to supply tions still doing business in Iran. with pizza and drinks in the party room. Iran with all the uranium they could need The goal of United Against a Nuclear There will be more Hillel events for their stated non-military purposes, if Iran is to make economic sanctions so se- throughout the semester. they would agree to ship their remaining vere that Iran will have no choice but to 9 uranium out of the country. To date, Iran make the reasonable concessions to end has not accepted the offer. On the con- the militarization of their nuclear pro- trary, they have ratcheted up production gram, thereby making any military ac- of highly enriched uranium. tion, which nobody wants, unnecessary. 8

Learning Together: The staffs of the Jewish Community of Louisville and 7 Jewish Family & Career Service came together on Tuesday, January 8, for a professional development workshop on the Jewish lifecycle led by Cantor David Lipp. Sponsored by Hilliard Lyons 6 CenterStage PRESENTS 5 Join Us For the Annual 2013 YAD EVENT 4 FUNDRAISER

3 Saturday, February 2, 2013 7 p.m. at the Pointe | 1205 E Washington St. Featuring local comedian 2 Raanan Hershberg

Enjoy a fun evening out with a DJ, dance floor and photo booth! Cost: $36 per person $25 for guests 29 and under. FEB 21 - MARCH 3

Please RSVP to Paula DeWeese ar 238-2764 or [email protected] by January 28, 2013. You will have the opportunity to make your pledge to the 2013 Federation Annual Campaign. 1 Vaad approved meal available upon advance request by January 18. Tickets 502-459-0660 Event Chairs: POINTING TOWARD Faina Kronenberg T H E F U T U R E and Keren Benabou or CenterStageJCC.org

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