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Young and old from all parts of the of the Jewish community and from other faith communities, 200 people came to the JCC on Sunday, July 20, to stand with Israel. photo by ted wirth 200 People Rally to Say We Stand with Israel; We Pray for Peace by Shiela Steinman Wallace began. Louisvillians of all faiths came JCC summer camp this year. Chen had the bomb shelters. I wish that we didn’t Editor together, he continued, “to show Israel planned to recite Psalm 121 in Hebrew, have to do this – didn’t have to be in this that the Louisville community stands but just before the rally, she learned that situation – going pro or against any- n Sunday, July 20, 2014, people with her efforts to provide the same a friend with whom she had served in the thing. I wish we could just say peace and from across community came freedoms to her citizens as we enjoy in IDF had died in the fighting. Wrapped in live in peace. And I wish that one day together to stand with Israel the U.S., including life, liberty and the an Israeli flag and choked with emotion, we won’t have any more young people O in a rally at the Jewish Com- pursuit of happiness, and not stand by she thanked everyone for coming. To see standing in my position right now, cry- munity Center, organized by the Jewish as Israelis pursue the shortest path to a so many people showing support for Is- ing for their peers who died protecting Community Relations Council and the bomb shelter.” rael “means the world to me,” she said. their country.” Louisville Board of Rabbis and Cantors. Senior Vice President and COO Sara She spoke of her shock at losing her Keren Benabou, a veteran of the IDF Rabbi Stanley Miles, noting that Isra- Wagner introduced Dafi Chen, the shli- friend and her concern for her many who served for six years, also spoke. el is the only democracy in the Middle cha (Israel emissary) working with the other friends who are “in the IDF or in see Rally page 6 East, opened the rally by asking people to join in singing the “Star Spangled Banner” and closed it with “Hatikvah.” News Analysis: Why Hamas’ Tunnels Are JHFE Invests The program included psalms, prayers for peace as well as a song ask- the New Front in the War with Israel ing for peace, “Od Yavo Shalom Aleinu;” by Uriel Heilman in JCC; Issues and “Am Yisrael Chai.” Cantors Sharon Hordes and David Lipp led all the sing- July 22, 2014, (JTA) – Until this latest Matching Fund ing. war, if you asked most Israelis about the Jewish Community of Louisville Pres- threat from Gaza, they would probably Challenge ident and CEO Stu Silberman called for start talking about Hamas rockets. a moment of silence to honor the mem- But that has changed over the last few by Shiela Steinman Wallace ories of the 13 Israelis and 65 Palestin- days of fighting, for two reasons. One, Editor ians killed that day by the time the rally the much-heralded success of the Iron Jewish Heritage Fund for Excellence has made it clear: Investing in the Jew- Israeli paratroopers inspecting the entrance of a tunnel ish community is one of its two primary index they discovered in the northern Gaza Strip, July 18, missions, (the other is medical research) 2014. and one of JHFE’s primary vehicles for JCRC update...... 2 Photo courtesy of IDF Spokesperson, Flash 90 JCL Briefing...... 3 investing in the Jewish community and AJ Building Dedication...... 5 Dome missile defense system has all but ensuring its continued success is by pro- YAD Poolside Family Shabbat ...... 5 neutralized Hamas’ rocket threat. Two, viding grants to the Jewish Community

POSTAGE Enemy of the Reich...... 5 and far more troubling for Israelis, they of Louisville for the Jewish Community KENTUCKY LOUISVILLE

PERIODICALS Calendar of Events...... 5 have woken up to the true extent of the Center. Kevin Altman in Jerusalem...... 10 subterranean threat from Gaza: the tun- Based on information gathered from Letters...... 10 nels that snake underneath the densely the community, extensive discussion Josh Roberts in the IDF...... 11 populated coastal territory into Israel and diligent work by JCL Board mem- Edelson Was in Israel for Meetings...... 11 proper. Stop the Sirens Campaign...... 12 bers, community volunteers and staff, Shlicha’s Dilemma...... 12 the agency has just completed its Stra- What do the tunnels look like? tegic Plan (presented in detail on pages Memorial Service for Teens...... 13 The tunnels are hardly crude. With 8-9). It clearly states that the agency will Not So Easy in Israel...... 13 years of experience digging passageways invest prudently in the current Jewish Passionate about Israel...... 14 under the Egypt-Gaza border to smug- Interns...... 16 Community Center facility to ensure it gle weapons, people and goods into the Mark Perelmuter...... 18 is clean, safe, functional and welcom- blockaded territory – including items Republic Bank Players Challenge...... 18 ing in the next three to five years during as large as cars –Hamas knows how to Rachel Lipkin...... 19 which time current and future needs Upcoming Programs at The Bard’s burrow. will be assessed and all options explored town, UofL, NCJW, Anshei Sfard..... 20 The tunnels discovered by the Israel in order to provide the best programs Teen Topics...... 21 Defense Forces are reinforced by con- and services for the community. JFCS Calendar...... 22 crete walls and ceilings. Some are 90 Newsmakers/ Madelyn Blue...... 26 In its most recent round of grants, feet deep and extend more than a mile JHFE showed its confidence in the Around Town...... 27.28 in length, terminating inside Israel not Jonathan Wolff to Speak...... 28 JCL and its Strategic Plan by providing Lifecycle...... 29,30 far from residential neighborhoods. Is- $200,000 immediately for previously D’var Torah/Chavurat Shalom...... 31 see tunnels page 15 see JHFE page 3 2 Community  July 25, 2014  27 TAMMUZ 5774

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(If you’re not receiv- If you’d like to make a contribution President and CEO ing these emails, please let us know by to help provided needed financial sup- Jewish Community of Louisville sending us a note at jcl@jewishlouisville. port to Israelis who spend much of their org or through the “Contact Us” button time in bomb shelters, make a donation ypically, I use this valuable space on jewishlouisville.org.) to our Stop the Sirens campaign on our in Community to update you If you know of a way your Jewish website. Funding will go directly toward on happenings at your Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) relief for Israelis in the heaviest areas of Community Center and Jewish can help, for example by speaking at bombardment for food, medicine, trau- T your congregation or at a local church if ma counseling, repair of physical dam- Federation of Louisville, the two larg- est components you’re not from the Jewish faith, let us age and providing a respite for parents of the JCL. For know that as well. If you know students and children by allowing them a day or this month’s JCL on the U of L campus that are being fed two in an areas of the country outside update, I’ll direct information from propaganda organiza- the hottest zones. More information is your attention to tions, our Hillel chapter can provide an available on our website. the explanation of alternate viewpoint – otherwise called Together in times of crisis it is most our strategic plan “the truth.” Again though, we count on imperative that we recall the Ahavat Yis- on pages 8 and 9 you to let us know. We can’t be every- rael teachings of Leviticus 19:18 “Love and now turn our where, but we can help. your fellow like yourself.” Make a contri- attention to world Read the positive comments from bution. Speak up to defend Israel. Send events. Senator Rand Paul, Congressman Andy a note to a friend in our Partnership Last month, I Barr and others on page 10, then thank 2Gether region. Do your part. Am Yis- talked about the Stu Silberman the JCRC for advocating for our larger rael Chai! several communi- Jewish community. ties we belong to – our congregations, friends, colleagues and the Jewish Com- this truly is a partnership, and that JHFE means we, as a Jewish community, munity of Louisville. Today, it is imper- Continued from page 1 ative that we talk about the larger Jew- must step up and do our part. ish community to which we belong and deferred facility enhancements and up- “JHFE is asking us to contribute just recognize that millions of our brothers grades with a promise of an additional over a quarter of the cost of these up- and sisters are living lives today very $120,000 if the Jewish Federation can grades, which will ensure that we can different from the ones we are enjoying. raise $120,000 to match it by the end of all continue to enjoy the top-notch pro- I’m referring to the extremely serious es- 2014. grams the JCC offers,” he added. calation of hostilities against Israel from Work has already begun on some of The additional funding will allow for terrorist organizations in Gaza. the projects. New basketball goals are improvements in the pool area, the ele- While the situation is fluid, one con- already in place and a significant locker vator, the outside locker rooms and the stant has never changed since the cre- room renovation is scheduled to begin Early Childhood rooms as well as tech- ation of the State of Israel in 1948 – Israel by the end of this summer. nology upgrades the staff needs to pro- wants to live in peace with its neighbors. Other planned improvements include vide the kind of customer service mem- When attacked militarily, Israel has a security upgrades, a divider in the upper bers, donors and visitors deserve. right to self-defense. When attacked in gym, new HVAC systems, a new over- Please consider a generous gift to help the media, a good offense makes for good head paging system for emergencies and the JCC meet JHFE’s challenge. Donate defense. Specifically, we, as American the refurbishing of a room that has not online at www.jewishlouisville.org/ Jews, have a role in affecting local opin- been usable for a number of months. challengegrant or call 238-2739. ions on Israel’s actions. And our ability “With JHFE as our partner,” said For more information, contact Stew to be effective in that role is dependent Jewish Federation of Louisville Vice Bromberg, sbromberg@jewishlouisville. upon staying informed. So please, keep President and CDO Stew Bromberg, org. an eye on the news from Israel. Read our “we are able to make the most ur- briefing in this newspaper and through gent improvements in our facility. But

out in the coming days, as Israel seeks jcrc update to balance respect for life of its soldiers Continued from page 2 and the Palestinian people with its own many more wounded. And despite Isra- need for security for the lives of Israel’s el’s cautious measures to spare civilian citizens. life (such as dropping warning leaflets Israel and the World and placing phone calls to intended tar- Many major leaders of our global get areas) the casualties on the Pales- community have been vocal in support tinian side are far, far higher, over 600 of Israel’s right to defend itself and the now killed, the majority of whom are pains Israel is taking to reduce casual- civilians. ties in this conflict. The international As expected, protests around the community also recognizes how Hamas world against Israel’s military actions cynically uses its citizens to protect its continue to gain traction. And pockets of arsenal of weapons. The fact that Hamas world opinion – whether fueled by mis- has used its resources to build heavi- information, a hatred of Israel or other ly-fortified tunnels for its terrorists, but political forces – may soon begin to turn. no bomb shelters for its citizens, further The question for Israel is: will they adds to their reputation of being carless continue to fight or to seek the first op- with the lives of their own citizens. In portunity for a ceasefire. Israel has al- fact, many believe Hamas is counting ready agreed to three ceasefires in this on a high death toll of its citizens to help conflict, each of which Hamas has ig- drive publicity for its cause. But in some nored. But now, Israel seems more reluc- circles, Israel is demonized worse than tant to push for a ceasefire, as it does not ever. want any tunnel infrastructure intact In Paris, demonstrations against Is- when the fighting stops. rael grew so violent that they had to Israel’s military leadership is now be outlawed by the authorities. Jewish saying that they will need another two shops were attacked, and synagogues as weeks on the ground to destroy the ter- well. Jews were attacked in the street – rorist infrastructure Hamas has creat- assaulted in broad daylight. ed. But two more weeks on the ground Anti-Israel demonstrations in Berlin, means more Israeli soldiers killed, more took a decidedly anti-Jewish tone, with Palestinian civilians killed, and more chants against Jews calling them out to rockets launched at Israeli cities. It’s a fight. decision that no doubt weighs heavily on Disturbing images from anti-Israel the hearts and minds of Israel’s leaders. demonstrations from around the world Furthermore, in another develop- and even here at home make this issue ment, in response to a Hamas missile not just about Israel’s actions, but as its strike within three miles of Ben Guri- home for the Jewish people. on Airport, most major airlines have I hope, as most of us do, that this will suspended flights into and out of Israel. be the last war for Israel and her neigh- This heightens the economic impact of bors. That there will be no more rockets, the war on Israel and her people. no more tunnels, and nor more grieving Many difficult decisions will play families on both sides of the conflict. 4 Community  July 25, 2014  27 TAMMUZ 5774 July 25, 2014  27 TAMMUZ 5774  Community 5 Calendar AJ to Dedicate Renovated Building Aug. 24 of Events by Phyllis Shaikun phenomenal. The once dark interior, artistically represent Jacob’s Ladder. TODAY-AUGUST 8 Special to Community with its cinderblock walls and nonde- The torah scrolls are dressed in colorful JCC Summer Camp script vinyl flooring, has been replaced handmade covers symbolizing the five JCC Sumer Camp is transformative for he renovation of the building by a soft taupe color scheme that reflects books of Moses. Artist Claude Riedel’s children. A few spaces remain. Children swim that has been Adath Jeshurun the warmly inviting and spiritually up- blown glass Ner Tamid offers light and all summer; many receive instruction. Infor- Synagogue’s home since 1957 lifting ambience sought in the entire meaning to the space while sculptor Da- mation and forms at www.jewishlouisville. personifies the adage, “The past renovation process. vid Kocka’s large black menorah evokes org/camp, or contact Mary Dooley, T [email protected] or 238-2718. we inherit; the future we create.” On Functionality was a key element in the feelings of solemnity and prayer. Sunday, August 24, from 3-5 p.m., the redesign and thoughtful signage around Across the hall is the beautifully ren- NOW-AUGUST 26 community is invited to join with the the building (blessings in English, He- ovated Yarmuth Family Chapel. The Patio Gallery Exhibit, Louisville congregation’s clergy, board and mem- brew and transliteration for putting on bold ark doors bear the image of a gold- Watercolor Society juried show. bers for an afternoon of celebration tallit, for instance, appear above the ar- en burning bush and four stained-glass JULY 27 marking the successful conclusion of eas where they are stored) makes it ac- windows reaffirm the congregation’s Herb Inspired Brunch this multi-year project. A dedication cessible to all. core values of learning, performing 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., at a private home. ceremony, tours of the building and re- Gone is the old office area just be- deeds of loving kindness, remembering 2014 Federation Campaign thank-you event freshments are planned. yond doors of the Woodbourne Avenue the past and carrying its lessons into the for women who made gifts of $500 or more. A vision for revitalizing the structure entrance, replaced by the new Louis future – L’dor Vador – from generation to JULY 29 began in 2004, when congregational and Lee Roth Family Board Room and generation. Israeli Scouts in Concert leaders considered various options for reconfigured George and Miriam Blue The new Melvin and Shellie Benovitz 2 p.m., JCC auditorium. The Tzofim the future. The question of possible relo- Memorial Alcove with plaques bearing Library offers a cool, relaxing place to Friendship Caravan troop will present a cation became a topic for serious discus- the names of family members who have meet, watch TV, read a book or have community performance celebrating Israel. sion and debate. After weighing all the passed on. To the left are doors leading something to eat in the serving area. The JULY 30 possibilities, however, the decision was to the David and Jonathan Blue Family room shares a common wall with the CenterStage 100th Anniversary made to remain in the existing building Sanctuary, which is in itself a vision. chapel and is often used to hold services Celebration, 7 p.m. Free, live perfor- and accept the monumental challenge of The bleached limestone front wall is and other activities. mances of previews from the upcoming bringing it up to 21st-century standards. reminiscent of Israel’s Western Wall, Continuing down the hallway through season plus birthday cake and drinks. To those who were intimately involved and the entire bima (altar) area evokes the new Weisberg Family Entrance is the Limited space. Reservations required, in the renovation process and those who the feeling of God’s eternal presence. show-stopping “Wow! Wall,” so named https://jewishlouisville.org/centerstage- are witnessing the results of their labors, The impact is most significant in the because that’s the unmistakable reac- 100-celebration/ the changes to the building have been colorful diachronic glass ark doors that tion when you see it. The wall’s large, AUGUST 7-17 colorful panels were actually created CenterStage presents California artist Isaac Brynjegard-Bial- Spring Awakening YAD Plans Poolside Family Shabbat ik from comic book images and the en- $20 each in advance, $22 at the door. tire work is woven together with a series In this rousing rock musical, a group of pubes- Shabbat is a time to spend with family request. of white latticework strips. The effect is cent students navigate the anxieties of and friends. It’s even nicer, if it includes Throughout the evening, the pool will both surprising and stunning. coming-of-age as their budding sexuality a bit of swimming and a kosher dinner remain open, and after 7 p.m., it will be Four glass doors across from the unfolds. For tickets, call 459-0660 or go to along with candle lighting, Kiddush and open to picnic participants and their Wow! Wall lead to the parking area. A www.CenterStageJCC.org. Motzi. families only. large concrete portico with three em- AUGUST 8 That’s just what you’ll find at the YAD The cost of the evening, including din- bedded glass Stars of David stands above YAD Picnic and Poolside Family (Young Adult Division) Annual Picnic ner, is $15 for adults, $8 for children and the curved driveway/walkway area pro- Shabbat, 6 p.m. $15 adults/$8 chil- and Poolside Family Shabbat on Friday, $40 for a family that includes two adults viding protection from the weather and dren/$40 family (2 adults, 2 children) August 6, at 6 p.m. at the Jewish Com- and two children. a spiritual element as well. The view Water games, swimming, Shabbat bless- munity Center. RSVP online at www.jewishlouisville. from the doorway looking onto the Blue ings, kosher BBQ dinner. Vegetarian For those who choose, Rabbi Mi- org/yadpicnic or to Kristy at kbenefield@ Family Garden is exquisite. Trees have option by advance request. Bring a new chael Wolk will lead a 15-minute, fam- jewishlouisville.org or 238-2739. been moved to give an unencumbered gender-neutral backpack for Blessings in a ily-friendly Kabbalat Shabbat service Members of the event committee are view of the award-winning garden’s lush Backpack to participate in the mitzvah proj- in the family park at 6, and the Shabbat Bekie Admony, Faina Kaplan, Charisse plantings, benches and statuary. ect. RSVP: jewishlouisville.org/yadpicnic blessings will be said at 6:15. Levine and Carol Levitch. The YAD Continuing down the hall on the right or Kristy, 238--2739 or kbenefield@ There will be a kosher barbecue din- co-chairs are Keren Benabou and Ben is the gift shop followed by the new Britt jewishlouisville.org. ner with popsicles for dessert. A vege- Vaughan. and Paula Brockman Main Office suites AUGUST 11 AND 12 tarian option is available upon advance that have been created on both sides of School’s Out Day at the JCC the hall. According to Adath Jeshurun’s 9 a.m.-3 p.m., extended day options. Sports, JCRC and APPKI Present Enemy of the Reich rabbi, Robert Slosberg, space planner arts and crafts and swimming. Themes: In The Jewish Community Relations Beth Brown has been instrumental in the Mighty Jungle and The Wild, Wild West. Council is joining with American Physi- the renovation process. She visualized For more information, see ad, CenterPiece, cians of Pakistani Descent in Kentucky work spaces where none had existed page 4. Registration form available: and Indiana (APPKI) to show a free before, which enabled the synagogue to jewishlouisville.org/SOD or call 238-2718. Louisville premiere of the movie, Enemy use every inch of space in the building to AUGUST 14 of the Reich: The Noor Inayat Khan Story, its best advantage. Robbo Concert on Thursday, September 4. The Temple The synagogue’s small auditorium 6:30-7:30 p.m. at Adath Jeshurun. The AJ is hosting this event. Light refreshments has been renamed the Rabbi Robert B. and Keneseth Israel Preschools and The will be served at 6 p.m. and the film will Slosberg Event Center. In addition to of- Temple Early Childhood Education Center Jews, because we” have many common fering seating for intergenerational High are hosting a free family concert with Rob begin at 7. beliefs, including the Torah. The film is a documentary about an Holy Day services, the smartly detailed Zelonky. Light refreshments. This concert “We need to go beyond Israel and the event center is a favorite venue for meet- is made possible by a Jewish Heritage American Muslim woman, whose fa- Palestinians,” he continued, “and look at Fund for Excellence grant. ther was a Sufi from India, who went to ings, programs and celebrations. each other with compassion. Then the The colorful tapestry that had adorned AUGUST 17 France and risked her life to spy on the issues will be solved through respect for Nazis and was excuted in a concentra- the ark since 1957 was framed and hung Pizza for the Pantry human life and by treating each other in the event center to serve as a reminder 12-2 p.m., Wick’s Pizza on Goose Creek. tion Camp toward the end of the war. like Moses or Muhammad would. Life Dr. Muhammad Babar, the immediate of the past in a lovingly recreated struc- Adults, $7 in advance, $8 at the door; is too short to live in bigotry and blood- children 4-12, $5; 3 and under, free. past president of the Association of Paki- ture poised and ready to uplift and in- see Film page 20 spire future generations. Veggie and cheese pizzas. All proceeds stani Physicians of Kentucky and Indi- support the JFCS Sonny & Janet Meyer ana and a board member of Interfaith Family Food Pantry Fund. Canned goods Paths to Peace and the Center for Inter- donations accepted at the door. faith Relations, has been instrumental AUGUST 17 in bringing this film to Louisville. #TeenAwakening “This film emphasizes that the Nazis 4 p.m. After CenterStage’s 2 p.m. per- were not only against the Jewish peo- formance of Spring Awakening, which ple,” Dr. Babar said. “It was a common, deals with teen pregnancy, suicide, adult universal cause against humanity, and dominance, academic and social pressure we all have to fight it.” and biological changes. Teens and parents “We hear about the Holocaust and are invited to join a facilitated conversation Holocaust deniers,” he continued, “but I about what it’s like to be a teen in 2014. want to make sure we also acknowledge For more information, call 238-2763. the Muslim role and show solidarity AUGUST 24 with the victims of that tragedy of the Adath Jeshurun Building Dedication last century.” 3 p.m. at AJ. Tours, wine, hors d’oeuvres, He also sees this event as an oppor- desserts. Sitter service available with res- tunity to expand the already strong re- ervation by August 11, 458-5359. lationship APPKI has with the Jewish AUGUST 30 community. “We need to build bridges Taste of Melton (Sample lesson) and have a better understanding be- 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m., during services, Adath tween us,” he said, “especially in light of Jeshurun. Contact Deborah Slosberg, 458- current events. … As a Muslim, it is easy 5359 or [email protected] for for me to associate and cooperate with more information. 6 Community  July 25, 2014  27 TAMMUZ 5774 port the effort. rally The funds raised by this campaign, Continued from page 1 Green continued, would provide some She asked everyone to do something for respite for children who have been her: “When you go home tonight, hug spending time going in and out of bomb your kids. Call your mom; tell her how shelters by providing “camps, classes, much you love her. ” Her own summer, activities and diversion” to help relieve she said, is awesome. Her children are stress. at JCC Summer Camp, but her nieces in The dollars would also help the el- Israel are in bomb shelters, their camp derly and infirm, for whom the siren programs canceled. warning doesn’t provide enough time Benabou said her nights are peaceful, to reach safety, so they must live in the but her mother “wakes up to the sirens” shelters. In addition, food, medicine and and has to run to a staircase with two other necessities must now be delivered little ones because her building doesn’t to many of these people as the centers have a shelter. where they usually go are closed or in- “I don’t know if anyone can imagine accessible. New immigrants also need what it’s like to have Hamas digging tun- extra help. Left to right, Rabbis Josh Golding and Stanley Miles, Cantor Sharon Hordes, Dafi Chen, Cantor David Lipp, Rabbis Gaylia Rooks and Michael Wolk sing Hatikvah. nels to go underneath to the settlements In addition, a successful campaign and cities, just like ours, with bombs, for would ensure there is help available just one purpose – to kill Jews,” she con- to those who sustained physical dam- tinued. age to their homes and businesses and Benabou, too, lost a friend in the fight- emotional trauma, as well as to hard hit ing. For many people, those are just ca- communities. sualties of war, she explained, “but for The children at camp have responded us, those are kids and faces and stories by making games and collecting candy and sons and daughters.” to fill care packages for children who Ralph Green, in urging the commu- have to spend time in bomb shelters. nity to support the Jewish Federation of (See story, CenterPiece, page 2) Green Louisville’s Stop the Sirens Campaign, called on everyone to participate in this reminded the crowd that over 2,000 campaign. rockets had already fallen on Israel by Rabbi Josh Golding recited Psalm 20 Sara Wagner and Dafi Chen Keren Benabou Ralph Green the time of the rally, and most of Isra- that calls out to God for help in times el’s population has had to spend time in of trouble; Rabbi Gaylia Rooks shared a bomb shelters or safe rooms since the prayer for peace, with parts in Hebrew, onslaught began and missiles have hit English and Arabic; and Rabbi Michael from Be’ersheva in the south to Haifa in Wolk led the recitation of prayers for Is- the north. rael and the Israeli Army. The Jewish Federation of Louisville is To make your contribution to the Stop participating in the Jewish Federations the Sirens Campaign, go to https://jew- of North America Stop the Sirens Cam- ishlouisville.org/stopsirens; call the Fed- paign, he explained, and the government eration office, 238-2739; or send a check of Israel has asked Jewish Federations to Jewish Federation of Louisville, 3600 around the world to provide humanitar- Dutchmans Ln., Louisville, KY 40205, ian support to the people of Israel, and with Stop the Sirens marked in the he called upon everyone present to sup- memo line.

Stu Silberman

Photos by ted Wirth July 25, 2014  27 TAMMUZ 5774  Community 7 8 Community  July 25, 2014  27 TAMMUZ 5774 FULFILLING THE NEEDS OF THE JEWISH COMMUNITY Jewish Community of Louisville Strategic Plan 2014-2016/5774-5777

FROM OUR LEADERSHIP

THROUGHOUT OUR HISTORY, Jews have built strong and supportive We have a long history and are proud of all we have accomplished. We also communities that teach our values and traditions from one generation to the realize that our Jewish community must adapt to meet changing needs. This next. Your Jewish Community of Louisville agency was created from the Jewish Strategic Plan includes our mission and vision statements, describes our Community Center and the Jewish Community Federation, the successors of the goals for 2014-2016 and is based on extensive projections of how our agency YMHA founded in 1890 and the Conference of Jewish Organizations founded should be positioned in three years. We will continue adapting to address new in 1934. We continue to ensure the welfare of Jews in Louisville, in Israel and challenges and opportunities. We encourage you to contact us with questions. around the world – wherever fellow Jews need our help. We do so by offering a variety of programs, and services and philanthropic opportunities that provide funding today and save for the future.

Your JCL welcomes newcomers to Louisville and helps them build a new Jewish life here, educates the young, cares for the elderly, provides for those in need, creates social and recreational opportunities, offers access to culture, stands up to anti-Semitism, trains future Jewish leaders, advocates for compassion and Karen Abrams, Stu Silberman equality, builds relationships with other faith communities and stands with Israel. Board Chair President and CEO MISSION VISION

BUILD AND SUSTAIN A VIBRANT, CARING, INCLUSIVE COMMUNITY ROOTED IN JEWISH VALUES.

EACH WORD IN OUR MISSION STATEMENT TELLS THE STORY OF OUR COMMITMENT TO THE JEWISH COMMUNITY, CONGREGATIONS AND ORGANIZATIONS.

BUILD The JCL’s mission begins with the word “build” as an immediate acknowledgement of the Jewish Community of Louisville’s (JCL) primary purpose to enhance the long-term viability of our community by providing leadership, financial support and synergy with other Jewish organizations in the Louisville area, in Israel and throughout the world.

SUSTAIN The JCL’s mission is also to ensure that the Jewish community is here for us, for our children and for generations to come through strategic planning that will enable our agency and the greater community we are building to continue in the years to come.

VIBRANT Creating a vibrant community means engaging and connecting with every generation. COMMUNITY PARTNERS JCL’s success is measured by the well-being of every individual we touch. We provide services and programs in a Jewish environment that help develop toddlers, engage children, motivate teens, challenge young adults, inspire adults, connect families, and TOGETHER WE DO benefit the elderly. EXTRAORDINARY THINGS.

THE SUCCESS OF OUR COMMUNITY DEPENDS ON CARING ALL OF US WORKING TOGETHER – THE JCL AND OUR The Torah teaches us to take care of those in need, regardless of one’s ability or limits. COMMUNITY AGENCIES. We are bound as a community to be compassionate, understanding and to facilitate the needs of all members of our community.

INCLUSIVE We welcome and embrace each generation across the broad diversity of the Jewish Community.

COMMUNITY We bring people together, connecting and convening those in our neighborhood, our city, our state, our country, and Jews of all nations, including the people of Israel-- receiving and accepting everyone who seeks to be included throughout the diverse Jewish Community.

ROOTED IN JEWISH VALUES Each individual has his or her own definition of what it means to be Jewish, but undeniably, we celebrate family, education, culture and the importance of our Jewish homeland, Israel, as we also perform ongoing acts of tzedakah (justice) and tikkun olam (repairing the world). July 25, 2014  27 TAMMUZ 5774  Community 9

STRATEGIC PLAN & GOALS EXPLAINED METHODS

For each strategic goal identified in this plan, the JCL Board and staff have developed STRATEGIC PLANNING MUST strategies and tactics for the next three years designed to help the agency achieve the ALWAYS BEGIN WITH goal and measurement tools to monitor progress along the way providing accountability. GATHERING INFORMATION. Input was sought from many groups through surveys, • Collaborate with Louisville’s agencies and focus groups, interviews and retreats. Word was spread provide strong leadership to address local through articles in Community, e-letters, e-mails and Jewish needs. phone calls. • Clearly communicate the JCL’s mission and vision and the progress we make on our strategic plan. INFORMATION GATHERING ACTIVITIES: • Jewish Community and JCC Membership Surveys • Report on the benefits the JCC and Federation provide to the community. • Facilitated Focus Groups • One-on-One Interviews with key stakeholders • Steward the community’s financial resources. • Staff Retreat • Meeting with Rabbis and Cantors • Board Retreat • Increase the Federation Annual Campaign by • Post-Board Retreat Sessions promoting help provided locally, nationally, in Israel and internationally. • Enhance volunteerism through training, POST-BOARD RETREAT SESSIONS: expectations and succession planning. • Mission and Vision • Enrich Women’s Philanthropy. • Programming • Segment Young Adult Division into singles, • Financial Resource Development young families and 36-45. • Facility • Enhance Jewish Foundation of Louisville’s • Governance and Leadership Endowment and Planned Giving program by • Communications encouraging family conversations. • Reintroduce Community Impact Grant Program. QUESTIONS? • Create a diverse, passionate Board of FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT Directors with defined expectations. • Enhance committee work by creating fulfilling volunteer experiences. SENIOR JCL ADMINISTRATION • Relaunch leadership development programs. Stu Silberman • Recruit and retain exceptional staff by President & Chief Executive Officer implementing professional development 502-238-2723, [email protected] opportunities, recognition and reward. Sara Klein Wagner Senior Vice President & Chief Operations Officer 502-238-2779, [email protected] • Invest prudently in the JCC building to ensure it is clean, safe, functional and welcoming for the Stew Bromberg next three-five years. Vice President & Chief Development Officer • Actively participate in the Jewish Heritage Fund 502-238-2755, [email protected] for Excellence (JHFE) Standard Country Club Task Force to determine the best use for that Ed Hickerson property. Vice President and Chief Financial Officer • Assess program space needs and facility 502-238-2785, [email protected] requirements for a new or remodeled JCC. • Engage professionals to help match those Shiela Steinman Wallace requirements to geographic options, including a Communications Director possible satellite location. 502-238-2703, [email protected]

JCL BOARD • Develop and implement strategic plans to All members of the JCL Board may be contacted enhance the JCC’s main revenue-producing at [email protected]. programs: Summer Camp, Early Learning Center, Health & Wellness and CenterStage. Officers Fiscal Year 2015 • Polish the image of the JCC through Karen Abrams, Board Chair enhanced Jewish programming, experiences Jay Klempner, Vice Board Chair and celebrations, including the JCC’s 125th Anniversary in 2015. Leon Wahba, Vice Board Chair Bruce Blue, Treasurer • Collaborate with congregations and other Jeff Tuvlin, Secretary Jewish organizations to foster a sense of One Jewish Louisville. Board Members Fiscal Year 2015 Lance Gilbert Seth Gladstein Stuart Goldberg • Determine the disposition of legacy liabilities Angeline Golden (mortgage, line of credit, defined benefit Douglas Gordon pension plan, deferred building maintenance). Sarah Harlan • Install IT systems necessary to maintain David Kaplan competitiveness. Jennifer Leibson Glenn Levine • Ensure the organization is prepared, properly Laurence Nibur organized and has the right tools to meet increasing program and development needs. Becky Ruby Swansburg Jacob Wishnia Amy Wisotsky Rabbi Stanley Miles 10 Community  July 25, 2014  27 TAMMUZ 5774 Kevin Altman Shares Experiences in Jerusalem by Kevin Altman and the occasional THUMP of the Iron “What’s going to happen?” She looked shopping mall in the heart of Tel Aviv. Special to Community Dome hitting it’s target – Hamas Rock- at me, and then up to the blackness of As we exited the bus, the sirens sound- ets that would otherwise cause tragic the Jerusalem evening overhead, sighed, ed. The Israelis began to duck for cover write this from the shelter room at damage to this incredible city. and simply replied, “Another war.” and my American friends and myself Tel Aviv University, huddled with 18 Many of us have not had a sound sleep She explained it to me in terms I could stood practically paralyzed, not know- members of my program as we lis- in almost five nights. We are exhausted, grasp; it’s like the Godfather. Every five ing where to go or what to do. A group of I ten to the sirens blaring in the night but with every rocket launched against years or so Israel goes to the mattresses. Israeli soldiers grabbed us and threw us us, we feel more and more emboldened The conflicts with Gaza have thus far ig- under the bus. and loyal to this country. As I type this to nited three operations since 2008: Cast From the corner of my eyes I saw sol- you, we have turned up the volume to the Led, Pillar of Defense, and now Protec- diers pushing civilians against the sides music on laptop speakers and the song tive Edge. of buildings, shielding them with their “Thunderstruck” by AC/DC cancels the From the United States, we feel the own bodies, mothers holding their cry- blasts of alarms and rockets. surge of the Jewish-Zionist power with- see Altman page 11 I’m in Israel interning with the Jeru- in us. We need to support Israel. We have salem Center for Genocide Prevention, a our opinions formed as we subscribe summer program sponsored by the Jew- to news updates from Stand With Us, ish Agency. I arrived in Israel on June 9 Friends of the Israel Defense Force and Letters and on June 12 the three teenagers were other pro-Israel sources, but from my kidnapped, sparking outcry and “bring- experiences here, the need to support Is- backourboys” hash tags. rael comes from the actions of her peo- “The United States must stand firm- I attended the special service at the ple in contrast to those of the enemy. ly with the people of Israel in their fight Western Wall in Jerusalem on June 14 This past Friday afternoon, a few against Hamas’ terrorism. No nation with my friend Ariel, a Captain in the IDF hours from the beginning of Shabbat, would be expected to tolerate constant Special Forces. Through the chants and some friends of mine and I decided to rocket attacks against its civilians, and Kevin Altman at The Wall in Jerusalem the prayers, I looked to her and asked, go to Dizengoff Center, a very popular I unequivocally support Israel’s right to defend itself and to protect its men, women, and children from further at- tacks. I have voted multiple times to fully fund Israel’s highly-effective and life–saving Iron Dome and will continue to vote for the program.” U.S. Congressman Andy Barr Kentucky’s 6th District Lexington, KY

July 9, 2014 Dear Matt, When I saw you the other day I had not yet learned of the horrible murder of the three Israeli boys or the horrible re- prisal murder of the Palestinian youth. Many of us in the Islamic community are devastated by the loss of all of these innocent children, and we condemn vi- olence aimed at innocent children no matter where it comes from. I understand that at last week’s memo- rial service for the Israeli boys, everyone who spoke went out of their way to not only condemn the violence aimed at the Israelis, but also that aimed at the Pal- estinian. I find that deeply moving, and I share in your outrage and grief. Un- fortunately, through an email problem, I was unaware of the memorial service until after it occurred. Please know that if I had known about it, I would have at- tended and brought a number of friends. I want you to know, as well, that many of us hope for and call for a swift end to the escalating violence in Gaza and Isra- el. Please feel free to share these com- ments with my friends and colleagues in the Jewish community. Regards, Babar Editor’s Note: Dr. Muhammad Babar, a leader in American Physicians of Paki- stani Descent in Kentucky and Indiana (APPKI) sent this letter to Matt Goldberg, the director of the Jewish Community Re- lations Council.

July 9, 2014 I am a board member of Interfaith Paths to Peace and Terry Taylor has giv- en me your email, so that I can express my opinion and regrets of the latest inci- dents in the Middle East. On behalf of Independence Muslims of Louisville, we strongly condemn the violent behavior directed to the Israe- li and Palestinian teenagers. They are all innocent children of the Abrahamic Faith, caught in the middle of radical extremists, who unfortunately are using our faiths to portray their cruel behav- ior. I hope we can take these unfortunate incidents and work together towards a stronger peace and justice climate for all of us, specially our future generation. God knows that they need it! Peace and Prayers, Haleh Karimi Independent Muslims of Louisville July 25, 2014  27 TAMMUZ 5774  Community 11 Louisvillian Josh Roberts Is Now Serving in the IDF ear Louisville, even they could hear the booms and my their house at night and wonder if they estly struggling to I grew up in your city. I at- building shake. I remember those eight should sleep in the bunker instead. write these words. tended middle school at High- days vividly. It did not deter me; instead Operation Protective Edge is our fight It’s a realization D land, and continued on to Ath- it motivated me even more. for safety. Our fight to attempt to give a to the truth of the erton. I received my Bachelor’s at UofL. I Now I’m a warrior in the Israel De- normal life to these children by the end situation, includ- have always “bled red” for our city. fense Force. While there have indeed of this. To where elementary school chil- ing my own as a As a young man fresh out of universi- been struggles, emotional more than dren will not need to sing a song about Lone Soldier. But I ty, I traveled to Israel for half a year. See- physical, never once have I wished I nev- and during the Red Alert sirens to try to promise you, none ing the views, meeting the people, feeling er joined. I am 27, much older than my silence their anxiety while under fire. of us regret being the sand between my toes while looking Israeli brothers in arms, but I feel like We do not want to be inside Gaza. We here. We would do across the ocean, or drinking tea with many of them look up to me as a man. hate when any civilian is hurt, wheth- it again. We stand the locals, even I was not forced to be here, but I chose er by Hamas, or us returning fire at for Israel. We need the amusing re- to be. Standing up for your beliefs is Hamas. We try our best to avoid the hu- you to stand with Josh Roberts ality check my what makes you an adult. Being some- man shields. us through these group and I re- one others can count on. Being true to We also hate the rockets falling near difficult times. ceived from the yourself. Fighting for your goals. our homes, into our homes, our schools, Sincerely, sand storms in I’ve fought, emotionally and physical- hotels, cars. We are doing what we feel Josh Roberts the Negev deep ly. I stand here now, as a Lone Soldier in needs to be done. The rockets are con- Combat Lone Soldier, IDF in the south of the IDF, as a warrior for the Holy Land, stant. The threat is very real and it hits Israel, one could as a fellow Louisvillian. We, here in Isra- all of us – soldier and civilian alike – Editor’s note: A Lone Soldier is an not help but fall el – all of us – need your support. adult and child alike. individual serving in the IDF who has in love. All over the country, these rockets Lone soldiers are close here. We at- made aliyah alone and has no immedi- There were a rain down. Thankfully, the Iron Dome tend events together. Celebrate holidays ate family in the country. number of Is- and the hundreds of bunkers, alongside together if we can. We understand each The Jewish Federation of Louisville is raelis, however, the sirens, help protect our citizens. But other’s struggle. We are all like brothers raising money through its “Stop the Si- that I met, some this reality shouldn’t be a reality. and sisters. I am sad to say, out of the 13 rens” campaign to help those affected by who finished We shouldn’t have to run for cover in who died last night, giving the ultimate this war. See story, page 12, or go online the army, some our own country. Children shouldn’t be sacrifice, two were also American Lone to https://jewishlouisville.org/stopsirens. who were enter- scared to go to school because rockets Soldiers. ing. There were may rain down. Or scared to sleep in Our hearts break. I find myself hon- two who had the largest impact on me and my Edelson’s Meetings in Jerusalem, Tel Aviv Went on as Planned beliefs. Lior – an amazing woman whose love by Shiela Steinman Wallace tourists, people praying at The Wall and support they want,” he said. So far, they for Israel shines like the Israeli desert Editor people going to museums. In Tel Aviv have not gotten that support and the vi- sun itself. She was my guide. My friend. and Jerusalem, people shopped and ate olence “feels very futile and very brutal.” Sharing tea with her countless times, Louisvillian Dr. Rich Edelson was in in restaurants. “In that sense, life con- going on trips where the history of the Israel for an International Neuropsy- tinues,” Edelson said, “but you do feel land was explained to us, and letting us chological Society meeting when the at- mounting tension as the situation goes view all of Israel (including underwater) tacks from Gaza started. “Some people on and on and on.” … she is who helped mold my love for left early,” he reported, taking advan- Toward the end of his visit, it became Israel and the Israeli people. tage of the offer some airlines made to difficult to get out of the country. There Then there was Ran. Ran became like exchange tickets without penalty, but he seemed to be more people leaving than a brother to me. He was doing a special chose to stay. coming in, so the airlines were cancel- year before starting his army service. He “We were in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem,” ling flights because planes weren’t avail- was to go into combat. I made a promise Edelson said. “We heard sirens, were able in Israel. to Ran, that while my current trip was evacuated to shelters and heard explo- Based on stories from the English lan- soon to be over, I would come back and sions.” Despite the attacks, he continued, guage Israeli and international newspa- fight alongside him. “Things really, oddly enough, were not pers, Edelson believes the real purpose Something inside me couldn’t leave disrupted.” of this conflict “is that Hamas needs sup- him. Leave Lior. Leave any of them. I One day, he recalled, they were eating port from other Arab countries and this couldn’t leave Israel without knowing dinner outside when the sirens went off. missile launching is designed to bring that I too did my part. “The staff at hotel said, ‘go to the shel- them the financial and political support It took time for my aliyah papers to ter.’ We were in it for 15-20 minutes, then they need since they are so much better go through. When I returned and was they said, ‘OK, all clear,’ and we went at being terrorist than at governing.” in Ulpan (Hebrew learning school), Op- back to eating dinner.” At this point, he observed, Hamas has eration Pillar of Smoke occurred. At “It was a surreal experience,” he con- alienated Syria, Iran and Hezbollah by the time I was living on a kibbutz near tinued. “You know the war is going on siding with Syrian rebels and those en- enough to Gaza to see the constant and you can hear it going on, but its not tities have cut their support for Hamas. barrage of Gazan “fireworks” (rockets) personally threatening, even though, in “I have to wonder if Hamas keeps shell- towards Israel. I remember being on a greater sense, it is very threatening.” ing Israel for the purpose of sacrificing Skype with some friends back home and While he was there, there were still enough Palestinian lives to get the Arab

Altman scramble women and children to the tar- Israel begins to absorb into our hearts Continued from page 10 gets. While Students for Justice in Pal- and tomorrow we will go about our lives, estine chapters across the United States enjoy our time here, and refuse to allow ing children trying to console them, and cry for the people of Gaza, they refuse to the Hamas terrorists to defeat our Jew- our fear only subsided when we heard place any of the blame on Hamas, which ish spirits. the Iron Dome missiles meeting their continues to fire their rockets from their Am Israel Chai. marks to a sound that resembled the own civilian areas as mosques, schools, cracking of thunder. and hospitals. They call it the Israel Defense Forc- Such is the nature of the conflict, and es for a reason. The men and women right now, I cannot ask for blame to be in uniform are heroes protecting their placed where it belongs. All I can hope to We’re CPA strategists! country. ask for is the sirens to stop blaring, the IDF forces have even gone to lengths rockets to cease firing and for the people When you put Welenken CPAs on your team, you in protecting civilians in Gaza, adopt- of Israel and Gaza to sleep through the ing methods of “roof knocking”, where night. gain a partner that is focused on your overall planes fire warning shots to their tar- There is no easy way to write back financial well-being. gets, or even calling residents in areas home to my Jewish community in Lou- about to be hit. No army in the world isville to essentially say, “Rockets are would ever attempt to protect the lives being fired over my head, but I’m safe. I Specializing in personalized accounting services of civilians in this manner. Israel does promise,” but it’s true. I don’t know how for businesses, associations, and individuals, whatever she can to limit civilian casu- Israelis find the strength within them, we are ready to go to work for you. alties, unlike Hamas who seems to find but instead of waving white flags of sur- it prudent to their political goals to fire render in the face of danger, they fly the rockets indiscriminately at civilian tar- flags of the Magen David with such pride gets. as I’ve never seen before in a people. While the media will sensationalize I sit here in the bomb shelter room the Palestinian death tolls, they neglect surrounded by American interns like to inform the public that whenever the myself who have now had their indoc- IDF fire their warning shots or make trination into the reality of the Middle

their warning phone calls, Hamas will East. The astonishing power and will of 502 585 3251 www.welenken.com 12 Community  July 25, 2014  27 TAMMUZ 5774 We Are Responsible for Each Other; Do Your Part s Community went to press, tacked. Hamas encourages them to stay tance. more than 2,000 rockets have in place, thus ensuring a high civilian We can provide flexible assistance for been launched in Israel since casualty rate. communities hardest hit by the conflict A Monday, July 7, and Israel’s aeri- As the war drags on, Israel has asked Local leadership performs the first al bombardment of Hamas military tar- for our help with humanitarian issues. level of triage for the needs of individual gets has expanded to include a ground Your Jewish Federation of Louisville, communities. Federations can strength- offensive to destroy Hamas’ extensive working with the Jewish Federations of en their capacity to enhance the resil- network of tunnels that they use not only North America through our Israeli part- ience of the population most deeply af- to store military hardware and muni- ners the Jewish Agency and JDC (Amer- fected. tions, but to enter Israel surreptitiously, ican Jewish Joint Distribution Commit- It is estimated that $1,800,000 will be launching terrorist attacks from within tee), is providing critical support to the needed to meet a broad range of needs Israel itself. vulnerable in Israel through the Stop identified by local leaders working with Please do your part, too. During ev- The toll of both human life and prop- the Sirens Campaign. Already, Louis- Federation representatives who have deep ery time of hostility or need, in virtually erty damage is staggering. ville has raised $7,000, but much more knowledge, expertise and relationships in every town in Israel, every day, you will In Israel, the death toll is nearing 30, is needed. the hardest-hit areas. find the Federation at work. Helping one soldier is thought to be missing, What can we do with those dollars? The total estimated immediate need those who need it the most. Making sure and for the number of rockets, property We can get more than 40,000 children is $13,200,000, and the longer the con- no one falls through the cracks. damage is minimal. The economic and out of the shelters ... at least for a day. flict drags on, the more assistance will Donate online today at https://jewish- emotional tolls are also high. For the more than 37,000 children be needed. louisville.org/stopsirens; write a check For the Palestinians, the death toll is who live within 25 miles of Gaza, the Here, in Louisville, even the children to the Jewish Federation of Louisville over 600 and property damage across current situation is not a flare-up. They at the JCC’s Summer Camp did their (be sure to note Stop the Sirens in the Gaza is staggering. The emotional toll is have spent the last 13 years under fire. part. During their annual Caring and memo line) and drop it off at the Jewish also high. And today, many more children are im- Sharing Week, led by Shlicha Dafi Chen Community Center or mail it to Stop the Why the huge difference? pacted. (Israel emissary), the campers collected Sirens Campaign, Jewish Federation of Israel invests in protection for its cit- It is estimated that $5,000,000 would candy and made games and puppets for Louisville, 3600 Dutchmans Ln., Louis- izens. The Iron Dome is having tremen- provide a day of respite for children in the care packages that have been sent to Is- ville, Kentucky 40205; or call the Feder- dous success intercepting Hamas’ rock- areas of heaviest bombardment – camps, rael. ation office, 502-238-2739. ets and missiles targeted at population classes and diversion activities. centers. In addition, most Israeli homes We can help the most vulnerable and businesses. For the elderly and the infirm, the si- Shlicha’s Dilemma: Stay Here or Go Home Hamas has invested in weapons and ren warning is not long enough to make by Shiela Steinman Wallace rockets.” munitions instead of bomb shelters it to a shelter, so for now, some must live Editor Dafi comes and deliberately uses residential areas, in them. For others, the senior centers from a very Zi- schools, mosques, hospitals and even and community centers that provide When the rockets started falling in Is- onist family. Her UNRWA facilities and vehicles to stock- food and comfort during ordinary times rael and the first reservists were called great-grandfa- pile weapons, launch rockets and mor- are now inaccessible. Food and medi- up to defend their country, Dafi Chen, ther was a Ho- tars, and gather military personnel. cine must be delivered to them. And for the shlicha (Israel emissary) who is locaust survivor Israel goes out of its way and uses mul- new immigrants, lack of familiarity with working with the Jewish Community who “worked in tiple methods to warn residents to leave the environment and language barriers Center Summer Camp, was truly torn. the Israel office when their neighborhoods will be at- makes living through the barrage of at- Her country was under attack and her in Berlin before tacks even more traumatic. IDF unit was called up. She wanted to there was an Isra- go home and serve alongside her friends, It is estimated that $2,200,000 would el,” bringing Jews Dafi Chen assure the delivery of food and medicine, but she also wanted to stay in Louisville to the land in the provide caseworker visits for the elderly to help the campers and the rest of the late 1930’s. Her grandfather, who passed and disabled, assistance for new immi- community understand the issues and away last year, came to Israel when he grants and additional training for profes- to encourage them to do something to was 11 – walking all the way from Da- sionals working with this population. help. mascus. We can offer trauma support In the end, Dafi decided to stay here. Her family also has a strong tradition What happens when you come out of “My family lives in the Western Galilee,” of military service. “My uncle was an of- your shelter and find that your home is she explained, “and currently it’s very ficer in the Army and one of my aunts destroyed? Where do you stay that night quiet up there, which makes me a little was an intelligence commander.” Dafi or find clean clothes in the morning? less tense. But most of my friends and recently completed her own service in For most people the damage is not just those I served with either are on the bor- the Armor Corps and two of her cousins physical. It is impossible today to know der with Gaza or on the way there.” are currently on active duty – one in the the extent of the psychological impact The reality is at least five million peo- Navy and one in the Intelligence Force. on residents of the south who have lived ple are confined to their homes when For her, “being here so far away from through 8,000 rocket attacks over the the rockets fall. They can’t go to work Zion in times like this is very hard” and last 13 years or those in the center of the or camps or on summer vacation. Even it brings back memories of past con- country who today are also facing this some of the matriculation exams were flicts. In the winter of 2102, the situation extreme stress. disrupted. was similar to today’s with Hamas in It is estimated that $4,200,000 will “People are scared; kids are scared,” Gaza bombarding southern Israel. That help the Israel Trauma Coalition work she said. On the other hand, “we believe time, Israel didn’t enter Gaza. While she with more than 20 cities and numerous in the strength of our nation and we would have preferred to have the conflict agencies and institutions provide trauma believe the IDF has the power to make end this time without the ground action, counseling and physical damage assis- things happen. They will not just leave she said, “This might be the only solu- 75 percent of Israel to live under the tion, and I have 100 percent trust in the commanders of the IDF that they know better than I do and that they can make the right choices.” She also has memories of the Second Lebanon War in 2006. “I was a rising 9th grader and for a month and a half, I sat in a bomb shelter that is gray and con- crete and gray and metal and gray. I was really bored.” At age 13, she and a 10 year old were the only children in the shelter. There were also three babies and a number of adults. The two children were so bored, Dafi remembers, “We were sitting on the floor and counting the cracks in the wall. We had no TVs, no computers; we didn’t have cellphones back then. We barely had anything to do. We brought some games,” she continued, “but we got pretty tired of them. We read each book that we brought down there about five times.” When she decided to stay in Louisville, Dafi was spurred by that memory and her desire to get her campers involved in helping Israel to enlist the children in making care packages for the children who are confined to shelters. Last week, during the annual JCC see Dilemma page 13 July 25, 2014  27 TAMMUZ 5774  Community 13 Louisville Came Together to Remember Murdered Teens by Rivka Golding have admitted to killing the Palestinian Community intern teenager, as a revenge attack. Goldberg he Louisville Jewish commu- stated that the Jewish response to the nity came together at Adath Je- murder of the three Israeli boys cannot shurun on Wednesday evening, be a call for violence and revenge. T July 2, to mourn Gilad Shaar, 16; “Our response to this tragedy must Naftali Fraenkel, 16; and Eyal Yifrach, be through partnership, communi- 19. ty, and learning from one another so On June 12, the Israeli teenagers were that we can build solidarity, and sweep kidnapped by terrorists while on their away that which divides us as Jews.” He way home from school. For more than added, “Our actions must reflect an in- two weeks, as the Israeli Defense Forc- creased commitment to our Jewish val- es searched for the boys, Jews and non- ues of Chesed, kindness, Tzedek, righ- Members of the Louisville Board of Rabbis and Cantors, including Rabbi Joe Rooks Rapport, at the podium, led the Jews across the world hoped and prayed teousness, and Ahava, love.” memorial service to remember Eyal Yifrach, Gilad Shaar and Naftali Fraenkel. for their safe release. Tragically, on June Cantor Sharon Hordes opened the 30, the boys’ bodies were discovered service by singing “Haneshamah Lach.” mere miles from where they had been Rabbi Josh Golding recited the 23rd kidnapped. Psalm in Hebrew and asked the commu- The memorial service was spon- nity to join him in the English version sored by the Jewish Community Rela- It is customary to recite this passage at tions Council and the Louisville Board funerals and memorials. of Rabbis and Cantors, and clergy and Rabbis Joe Rooks Rappaport, Gay- members from all of Louisville’s congre- lia R. Rooks and Robert Slosberg eulo- gations attended the service. gized the three boys. Large pictures of Matt Goldberg, director of the JCRC the boys were placed at the front of the thanked everyone for coming and said, sanctuary, and after each eulogy was “We are gathered here to say goodbye to, read, a memorial candle was lit. The and remember three young boys, who candles were lit by Deborah Levin, Pey- Stacey Waller lit a memorial candle as Cantor Lipp were murdered in cold blood before ton Greenberg and Ashley Waller. watched. they had a chance to really live life, to Rabbi David Feder recited “Kol Omer Cantors Sharon Hordes and David Lipp complete school, to marry and have a Kra,” and Rabbi Evan Rubin, recited “El family.” Malei Rachamim.” Rabbi Michael Wolk He also condemned the murder of led the Kaddish prayer, and Cantor Da- Mohammed Abu Khdeir, 16. Since the vid Lipp closed the service, singing “Ha- memorial service, Jewish extremists makom Y’nachem.” Summer Here Is Easy; Not So in Israel by Stew Bromberg annual campaign has come to a close Vice President and CDO and yet we are still waiting to connect Jewish Federation of Louisville with a few of our donors to make their Summertime in Louisville and the final pledges as we begin disbursing our living is easy. Vacations, summer camp, campaign pledges to support the pro- visits to the JCC pool, sailing and kaya- grams and services the Federation An- king on the Ohio River all make for an nual Campaign supports in Louisville, Rabbi Michael Wolk, JCRC Director Matt Goldberg and Rabbi Evan Rubin enjoyable summer. But things are differ- across North America, globally, and the Rabbi Robert Slosberg photos by ted wirth ent in Israel. important support we send to our sister People in Israel must always be aware agencies in Israel to help so many at-risk of the location of the nearest shelter or populations and programs. safe place. Those whose mobility is chal- This is always important – every day, Just in time for Back to school! lenged spend much of their time in the every year and especially today – as I ask shelters because they may not be able to you to think about the differences be- move quickly enough to make it in time tween our Louisville summer this year before a rocket hits. and the summer experiences of those in Children are often hard to keep occu- Israel. pied under the best of circumstances. We cannot turn a switch to transition SAVESAVE BIGBIG WWAAyySS!! Can you image the challenge of pro- people from conflict to normalcy with- viding a safe environment while trying out adjustment. We need to help create to also allow them to enjoy their child- an easy adjustment to help people cope hood? Last week, Dafi Chen, our shlicha with the conflict and return to more nor- who is spending the summer working mal routines. It is a different part of the CoMPLETE with our JCC summer camp, helped our world with a truly different daily reality. %% campers create care packages to send Our brothers and sisters in Israel live EYE EXAM 50 offoff a different norm than we do in Louis- 50 to the children in Israel most affected by this current conflict. These packages ville. The Jewish community of Louis- only include cards, games, handmade paper ville has always raised the funds needed Call for your toys and candy. The cards bring messag- during crisis times. We must do our part appointment $$ LEnsEs! es and the hope for peace. Our children to meet those needs this time as well. today! With the purchase of Together we do extraordinary things. 3939 are doing what they can as they also ap- any complete pair of preciate what they are experiencing here Today I ask us all to take it up a notch. prescription glasses. in Louisville. 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cannot remember exactly when I fell in love with Israel. It was cumulative rather than one transformational I moment. Perhaps it was understanding that we cannot take Israel for granted, or land- ing in Israel after spending a week in Poland feeling the weight of mak- ing a trip on behalf of millions of souls who only dreamt of the journey. Perhaps it was the last night of a family mission on Sara Wagner a balcony in Jeru- salem as parents reflected on the gift they had given their children. Or maybe it was returning to Israel after the war with Lebanon wondering how our solidarity mission would make a difference, then having that moment when it became clear. We spent two hours with a group of young soldiers who shared their terrifying experience in Lebanon, finally bringing us to tears as they shared how much it meant to have a group of American Jews travel across the ocean to hear their stories. I embrace our role as a JCC and Fed- eration helping our community fall in love with Israel, too. Perhaps we do not say it out loud often enough but we are committed to offering more Israel expe- riences. We realize that not everyone will make it to Israel, so we continue to bring peo- ple and programs to Louisville through Partnership 2Gether. For 19 years Partnership has provid- ed the vehicle to build relationships and friendships with the people of the West- ern Galilee. We bring Israelis to Louis- ville and send Louisvillians to Israel to connect through arts, cultural, educa- tion, medicine, twinning projects and more. A few weeks ago Jon Klein, cochair of Partnership 2Gether, and I attended the Partnership Steering Committee meet- ing in the Western Galilee. Working side by side with our other North American consortium and Israeli partners to cre- ate people-to-people relationships is our goal. There will be many opportunities for the Louisville community to partic- ipate. In fact, this spring, March 15-17, we will host the next Partnership Steer- ing Committee meeting Infusing Israel in daily life at the JCC is also an important part of our mission. This summer we are fortunate to have a shlicha, Israel emissary, Dafi Chen, working at our summer camp. Dafi has brought her passion and love for Israel to our campers and staff. Her experience in the states took on new meaning beginning two weeks ago with the loss of three Israeli teenage boys kidnapped and killed. Far from home, Dafi joined the local community to remember the young victims. After learning that she was called up for reserve duty, Dafi had a choice to make: return to Israel and serve with her IDF unit or remain in Louisville to continue to teach and bring our campers together to support children in Israel. She chose to remain here, and, with her guidance, our campers created activities and games to send to Israeli children whose summer camp programs were canceled, and out of concern for their safety, are confined to bomb shelters. (See Dafi’s story, page 12.) see passionate page 15 July 25, 2014  27 TAMMUZ 5774  Community 15 filtrators, but not all. Some have man- With the Palestinian death toll soar- finds itself engaged in bloody battles, for tunnels aged to scurry back into the tunnels ing since the launch of the ground inva- the most part the fighting happens else- Continued from page 1 leading toward Gaza. There have been at sion, international pressure for a cease- where. raeli troops have discovered phone lines, least five tunnel infiltration attacks. fire is growing. On Sunday, President The mini-wars with Hamas in 2009 Obama called for an “immediate cease- and 2012 were fought on Gaza’s turf, not electricity wires, pulley systems and How can Israel combat the tunnel stockpiles of explosives and weapons in fire,” and the U.N. Security Council held inside Israel. Violence in the West Bank threat? an emergency session to demand an im- generally stays in the West Bank. The the tunnels. For now, unlike with the rocket fire, Many of the tunnels have multiple mediate end to the fighting. U.S. Secre- 2006 Second Lebanon War took place in there’s no technological fix to the tunnel tary of State John Kerry flew to Cairo on Lebanon, not Israel. Yes, both the Gaza branches and a multitude of exit points, problem. Instead, Israel’s primary meth- which explains why the precise number Monday to try to negotiate some kind of conflicts and the Lebanon war involved od for combating the tunnels is decided- an end to the crisis. deadly rocket fire into Israel, but there the IDF says it has found keeps fluctuat- ly low-tech. ing. As of Tuesday, the number was 66 While Israel’s eagerness for a cease- were no pitched battles on Israeli streets. Israeli ground troops are looking for fire and well publicized efforts to avoid The real battlefield was elsewhere. access shafts as part of 23 tunnels. tunnel openings in the buildings they’re The tunnels begin inside buildings civilian casualties bought it some time The last major exception to that rule searching inside Gaza. Troops in Israel early on, the escalating violence and rap- was a decade ago during the second in- in Gaza, where it is easy to conceal dig- near the border are mobilized and on ging from outsiders, including the om- idly mounting Palestinia civilian deaths tifada, when Israeli buses, restaurants the lookout for new infiltration attempts. – including several well-documented and nightclubs became the front line. nipresent Israeli drones that scrutinize Residents of the Israeli communities goings-on in the coastal strip. cases of Israeli strikes killing children, The erection of the West Bank security near the border area have been warned wiping out multiple members of the fence helped end those attacks by mak- Their end points inside Israel are dif- on several occasions over the last few ficult to detect because the terminus of- same family and targeting a hospital – ing it harder for terrorists to get into Is- days to stay inside on lockdown. are shifting international opinion away rael. ten isn’t dug out until Hamas fighters are It seems that the extent to which the ready to pop up and perpetrate an attack. from Israel’s favor. But now the existence of tunnels ground underneath the Gaza-Israel bor- It remains to be seen how long Net- through which terrorists can infiltrate When the moment arrives, Hamas as- der resembles Swiss cheese has caught sailants dig the last few feet and emerge anyahu can withstand the pressure, or the country again threatens to bring the the IDF – and the Israeli public – by sur- how the fighting that lies ahead will af- war into Israel, and that’s a frightening from the hole – heavily armed, usually prise. well camouflaged and sometimes dis- fect the calculus. thought for Israelis. guised as Israeli soldiers. What does the discovery of all For its part, Hamas doesn’t appear to The country still well remembers the these tunnels mean for the dura- want to stop fighting either. It views ev- Maalot massacre of 1974, when Pales- Why is this threat so significant? tion of this war? ery Israeli death as a triumph and every tinian terrorists slipped across the bor- Israel has yet to figure out an effective Before Israel launched its ground in- Palestinian civilian death as fodder with der from Lebanon and took more than way to systematically address the multi- vasion on July 17, the Israeli government which to build international criticism 100 children hostage at a school in the tude of threats the tunnels present. seemed reluctant to send troops into of Israel. Hamas may already have cap- northern Israeli town of Maalot. More Hamas could use them to kidnap Is- Gaza and pay the price in Israeli blood, tured the body of one Israeli soldier who than 25 Israelis were killed during that raeli soldiers, as it did with Gilad Shal- Palestinian collateral damage and inter- is presumed to have died in a missile at- incident, which ended when Israeli it in 2006, or even to kidnap civilians. national censure that a ground invasion tack on an armored personnel carrier; troops stormed the school building. Israeli troops have found Hamas infil- probably would entail. Israel quickly it would love to use the opportunity the With the Israeli death toll rising trators in recent days armed with tran- agreed to a cease-fire offer a week into fighting presents to accomplish its goal fast, this war already has turned into quilizers and handcuffs for just such op- the conflict (Hamas ignored it) and gave of capturing a live one. a nightmare for many Israelis, partic- erations, according to the IDF. Hamas at least two other lulls in which ularly those burying their loved ones. For its part, Hamas has made clear How are ordinary Israelis reacting? But there’s a reason IDF troops are still to change its mind. One of the remarkable things about that one of its main goals is to pull off But now that Israel has awakened to pushing hard in Gaza: They’re working a successful kidnapping. An abducted Israel is that even though it is buffeted to avert something worse. the true extent of the tunnel threat and by threats on nearly every side and often Israeli could be used to bargain for the Israeli troops are already fighting and release of Palestinians incarcerated in dying in Gaza, Israeli Prime Minister Israeli prisons. That would give Hamas Benjamin Netanyahu seems determined a way to demonstrate to its constituents to have the IDF destroy as many tunnels that it can deliver for Palestinians and as it can. “resist the occupation” in a way that “The operation will be expanded until President Mahmoud Abbas’ Palestinian the goal is achieved: restoring quiet to Authority cannot. the citizens of Israel for a long period,” Infiltrators also could use the tunnels Netanyahu said Monday, keeping things to sneak behind enemy lines and perpe- vague enough so as not to be boxed into trate attacks inside Israeli cities, towns a corner. or kibbutzim. If the war ends before the tunnel The “terror tunnels,” the IDF said in threat can be addressed adequately, the a statement, are meant “to carry out at- IDF’s job in Gaza will have been left un- tacks such as abductions of Israeli civil- finished. Though Israelis are agonizing ians and soldiers alike; infiltrations into over the death toll on their side – which Israeli communities, mass murders and already has exceeded the toll from the hostage-taking scenarios.” last two Gaza conflicts combined – they With so many Israeli troops active in don’t want those soldiers to have died in the area around Gaza, Hamas also is us- vain. ing the tunnels to ambush IDF soldiers. This is seen inside Israel as a war of Four Israeli soldiers were killed Monday necessity, not of choice. morning after an infiltration; two died Saturday during an earlier infiltration. Will international pressure end Israel has been killing most of the in- the war soon? Passionate Continued from page 14 On Sunday, June 20, as the commu- nity gathered together on the front steps Thank You! Your generous support this year has been overwhelming. Thanks to you, Community remains strong of the JCC to show solidarity with Israel, and vibrant. Following is a list of contributors received between June 24 and July 18, 2014. Dafi, our adopted Lousivillian, received word that a friend was among the IDF soldiers killed in Gaza. The shock and Sponsor ($250-$499) Friend ($50-$99) (cont’d.) Fair Share Supporter ($36-$49) grief were palpable as was the strength Maxine & David Rouben Kenneth Richter (cont’d.) she drew from the 200 people who gath- Carole M. Snyder Walter & Judith Olson ered to share prayers and songs. (See Donor ($100-$249) Jennifer Stein Natalie C. Polzer rally story, page 13.) Dr. & Mrs. Moises Dreszer Cathy and James Schuster Dafi chose to address the group even Annette & Harry Geller Fair Share Supporter ($36-$49) Larry and Rita Steinberg in this most painful moment. This is Murrell and Rachel Goldberg John Brown/ICC what community is about, standing side Julie & Jim Ensign Other by side to support those we know and Friend ($50-$99) Elaine Frank Beth Branson those we may never know connected by Jonathan Cohen Dr. & Mrs. Richard Goldwin Sam Hendrick amcha (peoplehood). Madolyn and Steve Frockt Barbara & David Gordon Hilbert Marx We each have our own unique experi- Mr. & Mrs. Julius Loeser Anne Shapira ences that make us feel connected to the Sheila G. Lynch Jewish life and the Jewish people. As we pray for a peace and mourn the precious lives lost, I hope many more people will consider joining the JCC and Federation this year through Partnership, traveling COMMUNITY to Israel, hosting Israelis and learning Please send donations with name and contact information to: Comments or suggestions for Community? together. Please write to the address below ATTN: If you would like to find out more, 3600 Dutchmans Lane | Louisville, KY 40205 Shiela Wallace, Editor, or e-mail her at: please contact me at swagner@jewish- (502) 459-0660 | Fax: (502) 238-2724 | www.jewishlouisville.org [email protected] louisville.org or 238-2719. 16 Community  July 25, 2014  27 TAMMUZ 5774

Evan Green, Rivka Golding, Jacob Ward, Rachel Klein, Alyssa Lurie and Jeremy Kaplan Interns Help Out at JFCS, JCC and Federation This Summer by Rivka Golding Klein was involved with BBYO in high Community Intern school, and this summer she wanted to be able to give back to Louisville’s Jew- ouisville’s Jewish Community ish community. She heard about the in- Summer Internship program is ternship from her brother, Michael, who marking its bar mitzvah year, participated in the program in 2011. She L and it has definitely matured is determined to leave behind her own since the first interns walked into the mark, and it seems that she is doing just offices in 2001. Ads seeking qualified that. college students in Community were ef- So far, Klein’s main task has been fective, and five young adults are partici- collecting donations and auction items pating in this year’s program. for the Republic Bank Player’s Chal- Administered by Jewish Family & Ca- lenge. She is also writing blogposts, and reer Services’ Ellen Shapira, the intern- compiling the JFCS newsletter. Klein ship program offers Louisville’s Jewish appreciates the fact that she is “not just students career experience, networking making copies,” but rather she is gain- opportunities and the chance to give ing “applicable, hands-on career experi- back to the community. Participants are ence.” employed at the Jewish Community of A member of the Sigma Delta Tau so- Louisville or the JFCS, and the intern- rority, Klein likes to spend time with her ships cater to each student’s college ma- friends. jor and career goals. This summer there She is the daughter of Mindy and Jeff are three interns at the Jewish Commu- Klein, and a member of Congregation nity of Louisville, and two interns at Adath Jeshurun. Jewish Family & Career Services. JFCS also has an intern through Yale Alyssa Lurie University’s Bulldogs in the Bluegrass Alyssa Lurie is a junior at Kent State program; and CenterStage has an intern. University in Ohio. She is majoring in community health education, and would Jeremy Kaplan ultimately like to work with children in a Jeremy Kaplan is a senior at Muhlen- hospital setting. The Jewish Community berg College in Allentown, PA. He is al- of Louisville’s internship program offers ways up for a challenge, and is double a wide range of opportunities, and Lurie majoring in chemistry and business ad- is applying her skills as the Jewish Com- ministration. After graduation he would munity Center’s Senior Adult Depart- like to continue his education, and earn ment wellness intern, where she helps a Ph.D. in chemistry. Kaplan is interning educate seniors about nutrition. for the JFCS Center for Enterprise De- The JCC Healthy Senior Adults Pro- velopment, as the micro-enterprise pro- gram teaches seniors about nutrition gram assistant. and exercise, and offers them a variety The JFCS Center for Enterprise De- of programs to help them maintain a velopment provides low-income indi- healthy lifestyle. Lurie enjoys coming viduals with the skills they need to start into work every day, and being able to their own businesses. It also provides talk to the seniors on a one-on-one level. microloans and financial assistance to Lurie was a counselor at the JCC’s businesses that might not be eligible for Summer Camp throughout high school, loans from a bank. and wanted a different experience this He found out about the internship summer. She enjoys interacting with all after flipping through Community, and different age groups, and likes hearing applied because he wanted to “gain a the seniors’ life stories. She also hopes better understanding of the intricacies that her work will make a true impact of a working business.” As the micro-en- and enable the seniors to live healthier terprise program assistant, Kaplan ana- lives. lyzes the potential success of new busi- Throughout the year, Lurie interned nesses in various markets. He is also at her school’s Hillel, helping freshmen doing demographic research around the transition into college. She also volun- Louisville area to see how the JFCS can teered at a soup kitchen on Kent State’s expand its services. campus, and at a nearby animal shelter. After being asked to organize applica- She is the daughter of Vicki and Ron tions for the Refugee Savings Program, Lurie, and is a member of The Temple. Kaplan took initiative and created a computer program that automated the Jacob Ward process. Jacob Ward is a junior at the Universi- He is a member of Muhlenberg’s ty of Kentucky, studying accounting and Chemistry Club, and enjoys playing ten- finance. Officially the Accounting and nis, and going scuba diving. Human Resources Department intern at He is the son of Joy and Mitchell Ka- the Jewish Community of Louisville, he plan, and a member of The Temple. really enjoys the position because it ex- poses him to many different aspects of Rachel Klein business. Not only is he gaining valuable Rachel Klein is a junior at Indiana accounting experience, but he is also University. She is majoring in journal- working on various IT projects. ism with a focus in public relations and Originally, he applied for the intern- advertising. She is the Marketing De- ship because it was linked to his field of partment intern for Jewish Family and study, but he remarks that it has also im- Career Services. proved his connections within the Lou- see interns page 17 July 25, 2014  27 TAMMUZ 5774  Community 17

INTERNS The Jewish Community of Louisville gratefully Continued from page 16 isville Jewish community. Ward plans to acknowledges donations to the following move back to Louisville after he gradu- ates, and looks forward to maintaining these ties. While he has to complete two JCC SECOND CENTURY FUNDS more years of school, he sees himself be- coming an active member of Louisville’s AND OTHER ENDOWMENTS Jewish community in the future. In school he is a member of Delta Sig- Ida and Bernhard Behr Ellen Faye Garmon B.B.Y.O. Jay Levine Youth Fund ma Phi fraternity, and is a supervisor Holocaust Memorial Youth Award Fund Memory of DR. ALAN BORNSTEIN for the intermural sports department. Education Fund Betty Bronner diane Levine He enjoys playing soccer, and is a high Memory of LILO BEHR AUSLANDER helane & David Cooper bev & David Weinberg school soccer referee for the Central beverly A. & William Brown esther David Memory of JAY LEVINE Kentucky area. Barbara & Manny Cetner, Aaron & Emily Julie & Jim Ensign linda, Elise & Jeff Fox He is the son of Tony and Lisa Ward, Lenny & Shirley Cetner Joan Michel & Mark Epstein Honor of the birthday of JAYSON BENOVITZ and a member of Temple Shalom. Chloe Amy & Paul Gumaer food Network Magazine Honor of the wedding of the SON, Jeff, of Alice & Crawford Wells vivienne & Fredric Garmon MARCY & ELLIOTT ROSENGARTEN Evan Green Lee Mitchell Welsh leah Gersh bev & David Weinberg While the other interns are all native Marian & James Willard Amy & Lance Gilbert Louisvillians, Evan Green came all the Memory of STEVE AUSLANDER The Ginsburg Clan March of the Living Fund way from Boston to intern at the JFCS. shari & Marty Baker edie & Jill Ginsburg He is a sophomore economics and math- Memory of Relatives ematics student at Yale University, and Pat & Phil Barber terry & Vickie Ginsburg Judith & Danny Boggs is taking part in Yale’s Bulldogs in the Barlow Funeral Home frankye & Harold Gordon Honor of receiving Masters in Social Work Bluegrass program. Sponsored by Ken- Joanie & Doug Becker lucinda Hall – NAOMI MALKA tucky Yale alumni, the program encour- Maxine & Jerry Bizer sherri & Jon Katz and Family Honor of receiving the Kipnis-Wilson/ ages current Yale students to seek em- Pat Murray Boone & Marvin Boone lilian Kittower Friedland Award – JEAN TRAGER ployment in the Greater Louisville area. beverly A. & William Brown Michael & Sharon Kleinman sue & Bob LaSalle Students apply directly for the intern- Barbara & Manny Cetner, Aaron & Emily bobbie Kletter Honor of NATANIA LIPP ships of their choice, and the Bulldogs in Lenny & Shirley Cetner Margie & Michael Kommor nancy & Stephen Balf the Bluegrass program provides hous- Stephen & Mary Clark honey & Harold Lew Marsha & Ed Bornstein ing, social events and the opportunity Marie & Pike Conway debra Marcus & Rex Moskovitz susan Bornstein & David Fox to engage with leaders in the Louisville community. Judy Cooke & Michael Sewell Mindy & Michael Needleman alana & Robert Byington To date, Bulldogs in the Bluegrass has anna Dorsey barbara & Myron Pass susan Callen brought over 360 Yale students to Louis- Betty Dorsey, Lyle, Ann Dorsey and Family cynthia & Mike Phelps congregation Adath Jeshurun ville. According to their website, 40 Yale barbara & Dick Floyd betsy & Mark Prussian phyllis & Larry Florman graduates have moved to Louisville after chloe Amy Gumaer elaine & Morris Pruchansky barbara Franklin their internship experiences here. Given & Jean Harper, Noelle & nira & Yair Riback anita & Al Goldin Along with Kaplan, Green is a mi- Andrew drs. Michael & Leslie Rowland Georgia Goldman cro-enterprise program assistant at the andrea Haydon cathy & James Schuster daisy & Irvin Goldstein JFCS Center for Enterprise Develop- alma & Pat Hagan barbara & Tom Schwartz ralinda & Robert Gregor ment. He applied for the internship at Elizabeth Hagan zelda Tasman David A. & Betty A. Jones the JFCS because he wanted exposure to the non-profit world. There are so Rose & Mike Harris evie & Charles Topcik Michelle Jones many different paths to go down after Nancy & Jim Hoerter shiela Wallace Kathy & Matthew Karr graduation, and he wanted to compare helen & Michael Hord carolyn & Simon Wolf sherry & Buddy Kaufman non-profit to for-profit businesses. Nancy & Edward Hord Margie & Robert Kohn For Green, the most interesting part Patty Hord Sadye and Maurice Grossman Janet & Alan Levitan of the job is interacting with the refugees John Douglas Hubbard Community Service Camp Fund carol & Paul Levitch that come to the JFCS for help. He elab- Miriam & Jerry Jackson Memory of DR. ALAN BORNSTEIN e. B. Lipp orates that, “their diverse cultures and Karen & Bob Kelly Honor of the birthday of ELEANOR ROSE Joan & Craig Lustig distinct perspectives on the world make Kentucky Home Bank BRUNO barbara D. Glicklin Metzger & you empathize with their struggles.” Allen Kraus Memory of ALBERT FUENFER David Metzger Not only is Green enjoying the intern- ship, but he is also taking advantage of Norma Kraus Memory of ESTELLE GARMON harriett & Andrew Perellis all the city has to offer. Growing up in Marie Lerner-Sexton Honor of the anniversary of SHERRY & eMily Podgursky the North East, he was shocked at how Arnie Levin & Don Powell BUDDY KAUFMAN John Rothschild much there is to do around Louisville. Janis & Keith London Honor of receiving the Kipnis-Wilson/ Julie & Michael Sabes He has already been to a University of Renate & Joe Masterson Friedland Award – JEAN TRAGER felice & Bob Sachs Louisville baseball game, Waterfront Debbie & John Mathews Judie & Erwin Sherman frank Schwartz Park, and particularly enjoyed a kayak- Mindy & Michael Needleman Judie & Erwin Sherman ing trip to Elk Horn Creek. Mary & John Newton Florence Kreitman Isaacs deborah & Rabbi Robert Slosberg Not surprisingly, Green notes that, Michael Nichols Summer Camp Fund elaine Stauble & Bruce Tasch “everyone seems very friendly and gen- Cindy & Mike Phelps Memory of JANE HYMSON Mike Steklof uine in Louisville.” He is the son of Jenny Altshuler and Ann & Merle Pollard karen Strauss & Michael Hymson Elaine & Don Stern Barry Green of Boston, MA. Caroline & A.W. Rosenthal Bonnie & Murray Toborowsky Jane Nicholson Scott Louis Levy Film & Theater Arts Evie & Chuck Topcik Joe Kohake Nemola & Wally Stark Fund Sharon & Lee Shai Weissbach Joe Kohake is Alan & Mark Sunderman Memory of ALAN BORNSTEIN Jerome Wolff a junior at the Almedie & Jude Talbott wilma & Louis Levy Stephi & Jonathan Wolff University of Lou- Alice & Crawford Wells Carol & Arnold Zegart isville, studying Lee Mitchell Welsh The Jewish Community of music. Kohake is Kenneth W. Whitfield Louisville also Gratefully Stacy Marks Nisenbaum Fund pursuing a career Marian & James Willard acknowledges donations to Memory of ANNETTE MARKOWITZ in arts admin- istration, and is Mary Willett the following lois & Ivan Marks double minoring in business and Judith Bensinger Senior Sandra K. Berman Memorial Stop the Sirens Campaign communications. JOE KOHAKE Adult Fund Shalom Louisville Fund Memory of STEVE AUSLANDER Wanting to gain ex- Memory of MARIO PAZ Memory of DR. ALAN BORNSTEIN shiela Wallace perience with an arts organization this carl Bensinger Memory of ESTELLE GARMON summer, Kohake emailed CenterStage Janice & Al Glaubinger asking if they were looking for an intern. Ellen Faye Garmon B.B.Y.O. As CenterStage prepares to celebrate Youth Award Fund its 100th Anniversary, Kohake has been Memory of ESTELLE GARMON instrumental in planning the main an- niversary event, and in researching linda & Michael Albert the history of CenterStage. He enjoys Nancy & Cindy Balf looking through the Centerstage and Amy & Lee Benovitz Community newspaper archives, and is Judith R. Berger & Irving Kublin always entertained by the pictures and Betsy Block & Joe Goldhammer stories he comes across. In addition to helping with the 100th Anniversary celebration, Kohake is 3600 Dutchmans Lane • Louisville, KY 40205 • 502.459.0660 • jewishlouisville.org see Interns page 19 18 Community  July 25, 2014  27 TAMMUZ 5774 Perelmuter Is Always on the Go and Ready to Help Others by Shiela Steinman Wallace “I grew up at the Jewish Community a successful musician who had a band they quickly became involved with the Editor Center,” he said, “and was a member of and as a child performer was one of the Jewish community there. Rauch AZA.” Perelmuter was in charge musicians who opened the inaugural “We lived five minutes from the JCC hen you look around Lou- of the chapter’s newsletter, which was show on WHAS radio. there,” Perelmuter said, “and they gave isville, it’s easy to find ways reproduced on a mimeograph machine, Perelmuter’s father was an accom- me a good deal on membership.” Grate- to be active in the Jewish and he won an international trophy for plished violinist and had his own or- ful for their help, he looked for a way to W community – Jewish congre- his efforts. chestra. And his cousin, Mel Davis, sold give something back. gations span the spectrum of practice His Jewish education started at Elia- music. “They had a Big Brothers/Big Sisters and Jewish organizations and agencies hu Academy, the Jewish Day School, but “I attended Seneca High School,” he program,” he continued. “They assigned that offer a wide after second grade he transferred to the added, in true Louisville fashion. For his me a young man who didn’t have a dad, variety of pro- public schools and attended the Louis- undergraduate studies, he attended the and that was very rewarding, so when grams, services, ville Hebrew School at the JCC. University of Louisville, where he played I came back to Louisville, I contacted opportunities to When he was young, the Perelmut- in the Pep Band. In college, he also Jewish Family and Vocational Service do mitzvot and er family belonged to Keneseth Israel. served in the Coast Guard Reserve, “so I [now Jewish Family and Career Ser- work toward tik- His father, Sol Perelmuter, died in 1960, didn’t have to go to Vietnam,” he added. vices] and established a Special Friends kun olam, the re- and when his mother, Sugar, remarried “I would have gone to music school,” program.” pair of the world, a few years later, the family affiliated Perelmuter explained, “but I really want- The Special Friends program was and even indulge with Anshei Sfard, where his stepfather, ed to be a dentist.” He stayed at UofL for similar to Big Brothers/Big Sisters, but in the arts as a Ralph Hanish, was a member. He cele- Dental School, and before he graduated, it worked with special needs and intel- patron or a spec- brated his bar mitzvah there, and later, “I married Marci Segal, the daughter of lectually disadvantaged adults and se- tator. Mark Perelmuter his aufruf. Dr. Theodore Segal, who was an ortho- niors. He also served on JFVS’ Board. Louisville native Music runs in his family, and dontist here.” Later, Perelmuter joined Once back in Louisville, the Perelmut- Dr. Mark Perelmuter takes advantage of Perelmuter started playing clarinet at his father-in-law’s practice. ers joined Adath Jeshurun, where they many of these offerings and has a good age 10. His uncle, who performed under The Perelmuters moved to St. Louis, were members for 10 years. Then they time doing it. the name Morris Perelmuter King, was where Mark served his residency, and joined The Temple, where they have been ever since. He also taught fourth and fifth grade Sunday School classes at Anshei Sfard, Adath Jeshurun and The Republic Bank Players Challenge Raised $78,757 for JFCS & JCC Temple. While the annual Republic Bank Play- “This wonderful community event is Members of the 2014 Golf Commit- They also joined the Jewish Commu- ers Challenge is a day of fun for friends made possible each year through the tee were Co-Chairs Doug Gordon and nity Center, and Mark served on the and coworkers, its primary purpose is to generosity of our sponsors and partici- Doug Roemer, and committee members JCC’s Board as well. The Perelmuters raise funds for the Jewish Community pants, and could not happen without the Gregg Davidoff, Debbie Friedman, Da- have been generous with the JCC. They Center and Jewish Family & Vocational hard work of all of our volunteers and vid Fuchs, Larry Kass, Jay Klempner, chose to commemorate their fathers by Service. This year’s event, held June 23, the staff of both agencies,” said Jewish Beth Salamon, Dan Streit and Reed commissioning the menorah gate to the raised $78,757 for the two agencies. Community Federation Vice President Weinberg. pool area nearly 20 years ago. The winners of the golf tournament and Chief Development Officer Stew The 2014 Tennis Co-Chairs were “I gravitated toward kids’ things,” he and its contests, as well as the tennis and Bromberg. Shellie Benovitz and Alison Roemer. said, and started sponsoring children’s bridge competitions were announced in Tiell also expressed appreciation for The 2014 Bridge Committee members activities – the swim team and camps. the June 27 edition of Community. There the sponsors, volunteers and players, were Carol Behr, Ann Leah Blieden, So- He also sponsored groups at an elemen- were also canasta and maj jongg games, and especially acknowledged Republic nia Levine, Marsha Schuster and Jean tary school. but the participants played for fun. Bank for their title sponsorship. All the Trager. His partner, Brad Goldberg, shares “We had another wonderful event this sponsors are listed in the ad on page 16. The 2014 Mah Jongg coordinator was his love of volunteering. While Goldberg year and over 170 people enjoyed a day of Thanks, also, to all the committee Shelly Satton. was in dental school, he was an AZA golf, tennis or cards,” said JFCS Execu- members who volunteered their time to advisor. Today, he is a cycling coach. tive Director Judy Freundlich Tiell. ensure the success of this event. see Perelmuter page 19

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We are being of participants. to FEREP Program, Community PR Specialist going to find a way to meet the needs of United Way officials explained that the members of our community,” he was the decision was in no way a reflection Went on Birthright etro United Way is cutting quoted as saying in The Courier-Journal. of the quality of the programs, but that funding this year to 15 chari- The news is recent and it’s unclear yet they simply can’t meet the needs of all Israel Trip ties in the Louisville area, in- how the deficit will be met, Silberman the agencies seeking aid. by Julie Lamb and M cluding the Jewish Communi- said. Ideas include seeking corporate “Which we understand completely, Shiela Steinman Wallace ty of Louisville. funding and pursuing other grants. because like the United Way, we also Rachel Lipkin has been the middle The agency will receive $50,000 less The seniors program, which serves raise funds for Jewish groups and we’re school director at Louisville’s Jewish for its senior services and $20,000 less about 225 people annually, includes ex- unable to fund everything we’d like to Community Center for two and a half for its youth programs than in years ercise classes, nutrition programs and either,” Silberman said. years. During that time, she has built a past. Both cuts amounted to half of the out-of-town trips. The youth program He said United Way leadership also successful Teen Connection program, 2013 United Way funding for the pro- focuses on youth development, school indicated they wanted to fund programs engaging over 100 young teens and fa- grams. readiness, total wellness, enhanced de- that served more seniors than the JCL cilitating their transition into BBYO. Stu Silberman, JCL president and cision making, life skills and camps. It serves and youth programs that focus She’s also worked with the JCC Summer CEO, said United Way funding amounts serves about 550 children annually. more specifically on preventing sum- Camp and brought Jewish culture and to about one-fourth of the budget for Silberman said the programs are crit- mertime learning loss, an organization- learning into many parts of the agency. both programs. The loss of revenue “pos- ically important for the health and well- al objective. At the end of this month, however, Lipkin will be leaving to enter FEREP, the Jewish Federations of North Amer- were in high school,” he said, “they were ni came up with the idea to form the ican Federation Executive Recruitment Perelmuter and Education Program. In exchange Continued from page 18 both in AZA clubs and worked out here klezmer group. They recruited several a lot.” others to join them, and now, the group for a commitment to work for at least “Brad Goldberg is fantastic,” he said. Over the years, Perelmuter has held also includes Perelmuter, Fran Wein- two years at a Federation, FEREP pro- “I couldn’t be luckier to have him as a other leadership positions in the Jewish stock, Aaron Boaz and Kato Wilbur. vides a scholarship for graduate study. partner. Our values are the same, even community. In addition to previously The group has given Perelmuter the Lipkin will return to her hometown, though we grew up so differently, and mentioned Board and teaching posi- opportunity to spend time in another Columbus, OH, where she will take a we share the same volunteer spirit and tions, he served as vice president of the congregation, as The Lost Tribe has per- two-year graduate program at Ohio love of kids.” Jewish Education Association and the formed often at Temple Shalom. State University while serving an intern- Both partners spend a lot of time Partnership 2Gether Committee. Regu- Today, Perelmuter can also be found ship with the Columbus Federation. She with kids. Whenever they invest money lar supporters of the annual Federation regularly at the JCC, where he swims, will pursue dual master’s degrees in pub- in sponsorships, they also try to get in- Campaign, the Perelmuters chaired the and cycles to stay in shape. He believes lic administration and Jewish studies. volved with the projects they sponsor. Major Gifts event in 2012. that it is the best place in the city for Torn between working on a Federa- This year, as they have for a number of In addition to his volunteer activities, physical fitness options with tennis, rac- tion Campaign and a passion for Jewish years, Perelmuter & Goldberg Ortho- Perelmuter is a part-time member of the quetball, gyms, fitness centers and lots Community Relations work, she plans dontics is the primary sponsor of JCC U of L Dental School faculty and fre- of classes that “most fitness centers don’t to explore and experience both before Summer Camp. quently travels to deliver orthodontic lec- have.” making a career decision. Perelmuter learned the lesson of tures. He has taught in Europe and in Is- Through all of his activities, Perelmut- Lipkin learned about FEREP from the importance of tzedakah early. His rael at the Hadassah School of Dentistry. er says, his wife, Marci, has been at his Jewish Federation Development Direc- grandmother, Miriam Perelmuter, who With all of these activities, Perelmuter side, encouraging him to pursue whatev- tor Tzivia Levin Kalmes, who is a gradu- was a widow, raising five children in still finds time to pursue the arts. For a er comes up. In addition to his wife and ate of the program. Louisville, told him they were consid- time, he was a cartoonist for Commu- his partner, Perelmuter thanked his in- Louisville has provided Lipkin with ered to be one of the poorest Jewish fam- nity. He is also a painter, and even did laws, Ted and Ruth Segal, and his sister, a number of opportunities to grow pro- ilies in town. When solicitors for charita- a series of five paintings in Israel of the Sharon Nussbaum, for their help and fessionally, too. Last May, she was one ble groups would bypass her house, she Western Wall. support. of 40 young Jewish communal profes- would chastise them, saying, “I may be While he loves painting and plans to see Lipkin page 21 poor, but we can always give something.” go back to it some day, right now, he is The Perelmuters have two children, focusing on music. As a member of the Stuart and Todd. Although both are Louisville klezmer band, Lost Tribe, he grown now and have successful writing has played bar mitzvahs, weddings, festi- careers, Mark enjoyed watching them vals, religious services and local venues. “get involved in the JCC too. When they Carol Savkovich and Aviv Naama-

I grew up right around the corner Interns from the JCC, and it has always been a Continued from page 17 big part of my day to day life. As a child, working with ticketing, and on oth- I loved playing hide ’n’ seek in the climb- er CenterStage events including Teen ing room even though I always left with Awakening this August. a carpet burn. I remember waiting in While this is Kohake’s first internship line to play Sonic the Hedgehog in the in the arts world, he has been involved in kids lounge, and how mature I felt when the arts since he was a child. He attend- I was finally old enough to enter the teen ed the Governor’s School for the Arts, lounge. It is in the JCC pool that I first and has been playing the piano for the learned how to blow bubbles under wa- past 14 years. He also plays the tuba, and ter. I took dance lessons at the JCC, and enjoys acting. As part of the university’s attended JCC Summer Camp. My father music program, Kohake performs in the plays basketball in the gym almost every University of Louisville Symphony Or- day, and my mother is an active mem- chestra. ber on the Jewish Community Relations Joe is the son of Kathy and Paul Ko- Council board. hake of Florence, KY. The best part about interning at the JCC is that I finally get to be behind the Rivka Golding scenes, and see all the hard work that Now, a little bit about me. I am a soph- goes into creating these memories, and omore at the University of Maryland, into making the JCC the heart of the majoring in Jewish Studies. This sum- Louisville Jewish community. mer, I am the communications and mar- I am actively involved in the Universi- keting intern at the JCC. I am interested ty of Maryland’s Hillel, and attend daily in pursuing a career in public relations services, and classes on the weekly To- in the Jewish non-profit world, and this rah portion. I serve as the PR manager position is the perfect stepping stone to- for my school’s Tamid Israel Investment wards achieving my goal. chapter. Tamid is an organization that I really enjoy interning for the JCC’s educates college students about the Is- marketing department, because it al- raeli economy and connects them with lows me to be creative. As the marketing Israeli businesses. intern, I am mainly writing articles for In between high school and college, Community (like this one!), editing posts I took a gap year in Israel. I studied at on the JCL ’s new website, and helping Midreshet Harova, a learning program create and implement a social media for girls, and spent my time learning plan for the JCL Facebook pages. I am Talmud, Torah, Jewish philosophy and also working on the JCC’s weekly news- touring the country. letter, and helping Shiela Steinman Wal- My parents are Rabbi Joshua and Aya- lace, the JCC’s communications director, la Golding, and I am a member of Con- organize the Jewish Louisville History gregation Anshei Sfard. Project. 20 Community  July 25, 2014  27 TAMMUZ 5774 Collected Stories, Play at The Bard’s Town Explores Writer’s Dilemma by Cynthia Canada lenging her lack of faith in her ability. As ment that the people in this story are en- non-Jewish employee of the JCC, she is Special to Community a graduate student, Price’s Lisa is effer- tirely imaginary? part of the community, and yet, she says, vescently hyperactive, anxiously pushy, Dines did a scene from Collected Sto- she is not. There’s a part of Jewish his- he Bard’s Town Theatre is way and painfully funny. Anyone who ever ries at a workshop last year and came tory and community culture that she’s off Broadway – in the best pos- had a crush on a professor will laugh home determined to do the whole play. not sure a non-Jew can grasp, no matter sible sense. Its mission is to of- and wince all at once. She related to Ruth, who she describes how much he or she might want to. T fer up live theater that you can’t As the play progresses, Lisa gains con- as one of the women around whom she This question of cultural identity is the find elsewhere, whether it’s a new play fidence, matures and succeeds, while grew up – New York Jewish feminists tie that binds cast and crew of the pro- by a Kentucky writer, or a less-often the student/teacher relationship evolves. from the early years of feminism. They duction. It is the exploration of whether performed work by an established play- Lisa’s writing comes to borrow heavily were her mother’s friends; she knew a storyteller can speak in another’s voice. wright. Thursday, August 24, is opening from personal stories Ruth shared, rais- them well. Performances of Collected Stories are night for one of the latter, Collected Sto- ing ethical questions: Where is the line Dines took Collected Stories to Epstein at 7:30 p.m. on July 24-27, July 31, and ries by Donald Marguilies. between inspiration and plagarism? If a and asked him to direct it. Epstein, who August 1-3. Tickets are $15 ($12 for stu- The key members of the team col- story is freely told, has the teller given it was drawn to the Jewish themes in the dents and seniors). The Bard’s Town The- laborating on the production – actors away? If we call it fiction, how can the story, agreed to her request. atre, 1801 Bardstown Rd., is on the up- Carol Dines and Lenae Price and direc- characters be real people? Does every Price, who also is CenterStage’s devel- per level of the Bard’s Town Restaurant. tor Andrew Epstein – know each other author of fiction secretly cross his or her opment and outreach manager, under- For tickets, call 749-5275 or visit the- from CenterStage. They all expressed fingers when signing off on the state- stands Lisa well. As a deeply involved bardstown.com/collected-stories.html. great respect and deep appreciation for John Leffert’s success with the Jewish Community Center’s renowned theater UofL Offers Youth in Jewish Lit & Film Course company. But some plays need a small- What is it about the coming-of-age breaching various topics including im- ter’s and doctorate degrees from the er stage, a more intimate audience – and narrative that Jewish authors find so en- migration, the Holocaust, and Zionism. University of Notre Dame. Before being Collected Stories is just such a play. ticing? This fall, the University of Lou- Dr. Ranen Omer-Sherman, U of L’s re- invited as the endowed chair of the Ju- Collected Stories centers on the rela- isville will explore this topic in a new cently-appointed Jewish Heritage Fund daic Studies department at the Univer- tionship between Ruth Steiner, a writ- course, “Youth in Jewish Literature and for the Excellence Endowed Chair of Ju- sity of Louisville, Dr. Omer-Sherman ing professor and respected short-story Film.” Students will study texts written daic Studies will teach the course. taught at the University of Miami. author, and her student and assistant, from the perspective of young protag- After making Aliyah at 17, Dr. The class will be taught on Mondays Lisa Morrison. Ruth is a no-nonsense onists, including Amos Oz’s Panther in Omer-Sherman returned to the United from 4-6:45 p.m. To register at U of L as instructor, impatient and testy; Lisa – at the Basement, and Avner Mandelman’s States to attend college. He earned his a Continuing Education student, follow least in the beginning – is a star-struck Talking to the Enemy, and will discuss bachelor’s degree, summa cum laude, the instructions to complete a “Non-De- fan. When she arrives at Ruth’s apart- how Jewish writers use the journey from Phi Beta Kappa, from California’s Hum- gree Student Application” at http://louis- ment for her first tutorial, she can’t stop adolescence to adulthood as a means for boldt State University, and gained mas- ville.edu/admissions/apply/cs. gushing; she has memorized whole pas- sages from Ruth’s stories. One has the sense that Ruth finally tells her where to get an application for the assistant posi- NCJW Shopping Spree Cards on Sale Now tion just so she’ll shut up and listen. National Council of Jewish Women, 15, 2015. Discounts offered outside the Shalom, Community Coordinated Child Over time, Lisa matures and her writ- Louisville Section, with the support and 20/20 weeks are set by the merchants. Care (4Cs), Court Watch, ElderServe, ing evolves until, in the last act, she pub- resources of Wilson & Muir Bank & Shopping Spree patrons will receive Gilda’s Club Louisville, Jewish Family & lishes first a short story and then a novel Trust Company, is once again striving to a credit card size plastic discount card Career Services, Jewish Resource Cen- – and with this novel, the relative com- make the bargain hunters’ dreams come with a booklet listing participating mer- ter, Maryhurst, Student Assistance Pro- fort of the women’s friendship comes true with its annual Shopping Spree. chants. A list of Shopping Spree mer- gram, Suitcase Project and Israel Project. crashing down. Shopping Spree cards offer purchas- chants can also be found in the ad on The National Council of Jewish Wom- Ruth, portrayed with blunt realism by ers 20 percent discounts at participat- page 3, and NCJW maintains an updat- en, Louisville Section, is a grassroots or- CenterStage veteran Carol Dines (most ing merchants during two two-week ed list at www.ncjwlou.org. ganization of volunteers and advocates recently seen in W;t), is both put off and “20/20”periods in the coming year. The monies raised from the sale of the who turn progressive ideas into action. mystified by Lisa’s hero-worship, reso- Many of the merchants honor the card Shopping Spree cards will benefit sev- Inspired by Jewish values, NCJW strives lutely failing to recognize it as the mir- for a full year, August 15, 2014-August eral local community service agencies for social justice by improving the qual- ror image to her own, earlier idolization 20, 2015. and projects including Keystone Learn- ity of life for women, children, and fam- of Beat poet Delmore Schwartz. She Cards are $30 and may be purchased ing Academy (formerly California Area ilies and by safeguarding individual quickly takes Lisa in hand, correcting by calling NCJW’s office, 458-5566. The Family Development Center), Chavurat rights and freedoms. her insecure habit of ending sentences discount periods are August 15-Sep- with an implied question mark and chal- tember 1, 2014 and February 27-March Anshei Sfard to Host SEED Program Congregation Anshei Sfard an- tradition, chevruta-style learning will be nounced that a SEED (Summer Enrich- available for men in the Louisville com- ment and Educational Development) munity who wish to learn one-on-one Program will be held in Louisville with any of the fellows. Most sessions during late July and early August. SEED will be in the evenings during the first is also a metaphor that indicates the two weeks of August, but chevruta-style goal of the program: planting a “seed” learning may also be available by ap- that bears the “fruit” of Jewish study pointment. and commitment. Most programs will be free of charge, Project SEED is a division of Torah and it is hoped that the community will Umesorah, a national organization de- take full advantage of this opportunity. voted to promoting Torah education. For On Friday night August 1, there will over 30 years, Torah Umesorah has rec- be a Kabbalat Shabbat service and com- ognized that continuity of Jewish com- munal dinner to kick off the program at mitment lies within a communal thirst Congregation Anshei Sfard. The service for Torah learning. Every year, SEED starts at 7 p.m., followed by dinner. Rab- Programs send hundreds of young men bi Josh Golding will give an informal and women to spend their summers talk on the importance of Torah Study learning and teaching Torah all over the as a key to Jewish survival. More details United States. about the SEED Program will be made In Louisville this summer, five out-of- available at that time. town Yeshiva students will serve as “fel- The dinner is open to all. A $5 do- lows” of the program, offering lectures nation is suggested and reservations and mini-classes at Congregation An- are required. For questions about the shei Sfard and possibly at other venues, program and/or to make reservations on a range of Jewish topics and texts. please email Rabbi Golding at joshg@ The lectures and classes will be open bellarmine.edu or call the synagogue of- to all. Also, in keeping with Orthodox fice at 451-3122.

PKI on several projects in the past and is Film pleased to come together with the group Continued from page 5 to present this moving docudrama. He shed.” agrees with Dr. Babar that this movie is “This movie,” he said, “will help us an opportunity to enhance understand- understand each other. Sometimes, we ing between the Muslim and Jewish need to share stories with each other to communities and to further friendships overcome fear of the unknown.” developed among members of these two Jewish Community Relations Council groups. Director Matt Goldberg said the Jewish The Jewish Community of Louisville community has collaborated with AP- serving you. July 25, 2014  27 TAMMUZ 5774  Community 21

new sense of accomplishment and dis- teen topics lipkin covered “personal strength” she did not Continued from page 19 know she had. Through these physical JCC Summer Camp I sionals who participated in the national triumphs, Lipkin also formed lasting JCC Association’s first Birthright Israel friendships. by Deborah Levin trip, which provided lots of networking She interacted opportunities and many new ideas for with Israeli soldiers I chose to spend my summer working at JCC summer activities that she was able to use at JCC and college students camp because I wanted to stay involved in the Jewish com- Camp this summer. and discovered that munity and I love working with kids. By working at JCC In addition to visiting Matnas centers, even across conti- summer camp, I got to create bonds with the campers as the Israeli counterparts of American nents, people share well as all of the other counselors while having fun with JCCs, Lipkin said, “we also visited youth similarities from the different camps and earning money that I can save for organizations [and] student homes… food to music to col- college and future necessities. that were truly unique to our trip.” lective uncertainties For the first week, I was a counselor with camp Keff It was a tremendous opportunity to about the future. group Modi’in. The rest of the summer I have been with observe the differences as well as the A highlight of different specialty camps like cooking camp and super- similarities that exist “even though we’re her experience was thousands of miles from each other,” meeting the chil- Deborah Levin and campers hero Lego camp as well as working stay n play a couple times. Lipkin said. dren. “We went It is a very enriching experience. Common concerns include space and to Save a Child’s programming issues. One way that the Heart, where they Matnas address both issues is to bring provide heart sur- Lipkins reads about the JCC Summer Camp II programming outside of the limits of gery for children all Golan Heights with Syria in the background. JCCs to external sites like schools, an around the world. by Dylan Rosenberg idea that Louisville’s JCC might be able We got to meet some of those children to adapt and use. and play with them,” Lipkin said. When I was younger, I attended Camp JCC. My experi- A game-changer for Matnas is “a huge Her favorite memory of these children ence as a camper was fun, active and life changing. That presence of volunteers, no matter the was Krembo Wings, a youth movement experience made me look up to the counselors; therefore I day, where they’re having to … turn away for special needs children and teens became a CIT (Counselor in Training). people,” Lipkin noticed, making Matnas who love working with them. It enables As a CIT, I worked with two counselors and got an un- feel like “a home away from home” for the two groups to develop friendships, derstanding of the responsibilities of a counselor and what Israeli children. where, despite physical limitations, the job is about. The counselors were so much fun to work More volunteers also create more op- “they made it work,” Lipkin explained, with and being with kids all summer long made my sum- portunities for teens to take leadership with cheers and sports activities. mer so much better. roles. Lipkin has always sought to add Lipkin was able to apply what she After those two years, I became a real counselor. I was Dylan Rosneberg and camper leadership elements like community learned to Louisville’s Yachad program responsible for my campers and their wellbeing. This is service component in the B’nai Tzedek this summer. She is one of several JCC now my fifth summer as a counselor and I thoroughly enjoy coming to camp each program. Additionally, through collab- Camp staffers who provide immersive morning because of the campers I get to work with every day. oration with groups like Beta Club, the camp experiences for special needs chil- The job has made me grow as a person and take responsibility for everything I do. JCC could increase volunteer turnout. dren and enable them to succeed. I always want to come back each summer and be a counselor all over again. Her professional Birthright trip gave It was a life-changing experience for Lipkin an enhanced understanding of Lipkin, who feels she came out of Israel what “the country means, not only to as “a much better, well-rounded person.” me, but to the Jewish people.” “I love Louisville,” she said, “and it It was a personally amd professional- saddens me to be moving on, and I’m ly meaningful experience. From climb- excited for the opportunities waiting for ing Masada to hiking the Waterfalls of me there.” Nachal David, Lipkin gained a whole

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International Leaders Training Conference by Jessie Hymes

This summer I spent an incredible 18 days at B’nai B’rith Perlman Camp in Lake Como, PA. This BBYO summer program is called ILTC (International Leadership Training Conference). Throughout these 18 days I learned new leadership skills and tools to help shape BBYO near me. Not only did it help me learn new strategies for recruitment, pro- gramming ideas, and calendaring, it was also a place where I made lifelong friend- ships. During ILTC we had maccabiah, athletics, Israeli dancing, song sessions, mural making and so much more to create the memories and friendships that will most definitely last a lifetime.

Chapter Leaders Training Conference by Alex Koby

CLTC (Chapter Leadership Training Conference) is a 12- day program that teaches you how to lead a BBYO chap- ter effectively. At CLTC, I met so many awesome Jewish teens living in California, New York, and everywhere in between. We were split into mock chapters where we would have daily lessons on how to incorporate the five folds of AZA into a fun, purposeful program. These lessons were led by Nathan Cohen and Alex Koby young adults who were formerly in BBYO, and knew ev- erything about it. We even got to run our own programs for the other 100+ people at CLTC to enjoy. Although I was not on my mock chapter’s board, I learned a lot about what it means to be an active member, and how they are more important than a board. I would definitely recommend to any person in BBYO to go to CLTC as it teaches a lot of great leadership skills, and it’s a blast! 22 Community  July 25, 2014  27 TAMMUZ 5774 July 25, 2014  27 TAMMUZ 5774  Community 23

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ebrating.” The two met more than seven years ago, Reszke said, when she contacted Grunberg after seeing a post on a Polish Jewish Internet site that he was making Large selection of wedding a documentary on Polish Jewish identi- gifts, Judaica, gifts for the ty. “For me it was love at first sight,” she home, and B'nai Mitzvah gifts. said. “Now we are working on a film to- You can register for your gether called ‘I am a Jew.’” At the wedding, hundreds gathered wants/needs in our shop. in the spacious courtyard outside the Contact Siddy Rosenberg at White Stork synagogue. Poland’s chief rabbi, Michael 502-212-2030 or 502-432-3073. Schudrich, and Wroclaw’s Rabbi Tyson Herberger officiated under a tent-like Mention this ad for 10% chuppah held aloft by friends of the cou- off your purchase until ple on a raised platform set up in front August 31, 2014. of the elegant facade of the synagogue, which was rededicated in 2010 after a

Friends, family, the public and media crowd in in front of the chuppah at the wedding in Wroclaw, Poland, of Katka Reszke and Slawomir Grunberg outside the city’s White Stork synagogue, June 22, 2014. Photos by Ruth Ellen Gruber

full-scale restoration. Friedland and Fissel’s wedding was An announcer using a loudspeaker an inspiration, Grunberg said. He and system described the details, from the Reszke used the same chuppah as the ketubah to the seven blessings to Grun- American couple. berg’s breaking of the glass. Before World War II, Wroclaw was the Before and after the ceremony, German city of Breslau, with its Jewish klezmer, Yiddish and folk bands from population of more than 23,000 making Poland, the United States, Italy and Cy- it the third-largest Jewish community prus performed on a second stage. Vod- in Germany. Breslau was a center of the ka flowed freely and cooks in the Jewish Reform movement, and the renowned community kitchen kept replenishing a Breslau Jewish Theological Seminary long buffet table of salads, herring and was located across the street from the challah. White Stork Synagogue. “It’s our big, fat, Jewish wedding,” The synagogue, completed in 1829, Reszke joked. was not destroyed on Kristallnacht in Among the guests were Ellen Fried- 1938 because of its proximity to other land and Curt Fissel, American docu- buildings. But it was desecrated and mentary filmmakers whose own wed- used by the Nazis as an auto repair shop ding in 2000 had been the last Jewish and storage place for stolen Jewish prop- wedding in Wroclaw and, at the time, erty. The Nazis herded Wroclaw Jews the first there in decades. into the synagogue courtyard before They had produced a film about Wro- deporting them to concentration camps. claw and the White Stork synagogue, “We are celebrating our wedding in and they, too, had wanted to make a the very same courtyard from which statement about Jewish revival by hold- Wroclaw’s Jews were sent to their ing their wedding there, though the syn- deaths,” Grunberg said. agogue at the time was dilapidated and Wroclaw became part of Poland after they brought a rabbi from the United World War II, and today, with some 350 States to officiate. registered members, the organized Jew- ish community is the second largest in Poland after Warsaw, offering a range of religious, educational and cultural pro- grams. The synagogue restoration was spear- headed by a foundation established by the Wroclaw-based Norwegian Jewish singer Bente Kahan. The building now anchors an educational and cultural center that also includes a smaller prayer room where regular services are held. Herberger, Wroclaw’s rabbi, said he was sorry that Grunberg and Reszke would not be living permanently in Wro- claw. Still, Herberger said, he viewed their public wedding as “a sign of hope and life.” “It may have been the first wedding here since Ellen and Curt’s, but in two weeks we will have a bat mitzvah,” he said. “And I’ve already heard comments from community members telling me that they are looking forward to the next chuppah.” For her part, Reszke expressed hope that her wedding could serve a larger purpose. “Over the past 25 years, thousands have discovered their Jewish roots, but thousands haven’t,” she said. “A display like this may or may not encourage them – but it can’t hurt.” July 25, 2014  27 TAMMUZ 5774  Community 25

Checklist Can Help Relieve Stress

One Year Ahead Select a wedding gown Pick a date Reserve a place for ceremony and the Three Months Ahead reception Consult with the rabbi about the service Set a budget (Include 3 percent for tze- Choose and order a ketuba dakah to help feed the hungry) Start planning your honeymoon Reserve the entertainment Schedule fittings for bridesmaids dresses Notify the rabbi Register for china and other household Reserve or order your chuppah items Finalize the guest list Six to Eight Months Ahead Arrange for tuxedos for the groom and Choose a caterer, florist, and photogra- his attendants pher/videographer Order invitations CELEBRATE WITH US Choose a color scheme and decorations Pick out attendants’ gowns Two Months Ahead Shop for a veil Choose the menu Figure out about how many guests you Address and mail invitations will invite Reserve hotel accommodations for out- of-town guests Looking Back at Decade Shop for wedding rings Arrange limousine transportation for of Same-Sex Marriage the bridal party from the site of the by Penny Schwartz ceremony to the reception

BOSTON (JTA) – Ten years ago, short- One Month Ahead ly after midnight on May 17, 2004, a ju- Obtain a marriage license bilant Arthur Lipkin and his longtime Make a seating chart and place cards partner descended the stone steps of Notify the newspapers of your forthcom- Cambridge City Hall clutching a mar- ing marriage (Your notice should ar- riage license application. rive at Community at least five weeks It was a historic night of revelry and before the event.) celebration, as Massachusetts became Plan rehearsal and rehearsal dinner the first state in the nation to allow Schedule final fittings same-sex couples to legally marry. Order the cake Outside Cambridge City Hall, where Confirm final arrangements with band, reporters and television cameras from caterer and the florist around the world captured the festivi- Order thank you notes ties, some 10,000 well wishers cheered Record gifts as they arrive on the hundreds of couples who had Hundreds of couples over the years have waited long hours in line to receive ap- Three Weeks Ahead experienced the biggest day of their lives plications to marry. Make arrangements with the mikvah at- at Bernheim and more continue to make Lipkin, a veteran gay rights activist, tendant. lasting memories in the forest. With the was fourth in line. “We walked down, but it was really Two Weeks Ahead updates to the Visitor Center, we can now floating down those stairs. It just felt like Confirm reservations at the hotel offer yet another private and stunningly a moment of immense joy and commu- Give a preliminary guest count to the beautiful location to celebrate. nity celebration that we were part of in caterer Cambridge,” recalled the now 67-year- Confirm delivery of the flowers old retired high school teacher. A week later, he and his partner, Rob- One Week Ahead ert Ellsworth, were married by a mem- Give a final guest count to the caterer ber of the state legislature. Buy gifts for your attendants The following month, Rabbi Emily Choose a hairstyle that works with your Lipof stood with another couple under a headpiece chuppah in a backyard ceremony, mar- Consult with a cosmetologist about your FOR MORE INFORMATION ON RENTAL LOCATIONS AND DETAILS rying two Jewish women congregants makeup 502.955.8512 BERNHEIM.ORG from Temple Ohabei Shalom, a Boston Arrange for a manicure and pedicure Reform synagogue. “It was wonderful, because they were celebrating each other and their mar- riage but also an important moment. There was an extra dimension of mean- ing,” recounted Lipoff, who is now the synagogue’s rabbi emerita. Ten years after the first same-sex marriages were performed in Massa- chusetts, the national legal and politi- cal landscape has shifted dramatically. Today, 19 states and the District of Co- lumbia allow same-sex marriage – two of which, Oregon and Pennsylvania, joined the list in May following federal court rulings striking down their bans on same-sex marriage. “How much difference 10 years makes,” said Idit Klein, executive direc- tor of Keshet, a Boston-based national advocacy group for LGBT Jews. Klein said that the shift is mirrored in the Jewish community. A decade ago, same-sex marriage had the religious approval of the Reform and Reconstructionist movements, but the Conservative movement prohibited such unions. Today, Conservative rabbis have their movement’s blessing to officiate at same-sex marriages. “It is woven into the fabric of Jewish community life, the way other simchot have always been,” Klein said, using the Hebrew word for joyous occasions. 26 Community  July 25, 2014  27 TAMMUZ 5774

Park to take full advantage of Jeffer- Bourbon Trail map; and Reed Wein- sonville’s River Ridge Commerce Park’s berg, who has taken over leasing and newsmakers strong business potential; Becky Ruby other duties for City Properties Group. Swansburg, chief marketing officer for Maxwell Strat- acts as stewards of a public trust to en- Stonewood Financial Solutions, and a Correction: ton, son of Robin sure the long-term financial stability, former GLI executive who is organizing The ad in last month’s Community and Stephen Strat- sustainable growth, and value of Louis- important efforts such as the Lean in thanking people for contributing to the ton, rising senior ville Public Media. Louisville group in March, which drew paper should have read, “Following is at Trinity High Ann Huttner and 150 woman to its first event; the Shapi- a list of contributors whose donations School in Louis- David Miller recent- ra family of Heaven Hill Distilleries, the were received between May 21 and June ville, was named ly visited the Nation- first entire family ever included on the 24, 2014. Donations received prior to as a 2014 Brine al Museum of Amer- list (which also noted that Max Shapi- that date were listed in the May 23 pa- National High ican Jewish History ra’s daughter, Kate Latts, and her hus- per.” We apologize for the omission of School All-Amer- in Philadelphia, PA, band, Allan Latts, have been included the fact that early donors were listed ican and was se- where Ann took this on the list before) for opening the Evan in the previous paper and not repeated lected to represent Maxwell Stratton photo of David at Williams Bourbon Experience this year, which caused some confusion. We great- the Ohio Region at the exhibit, “Chas- putting downtown Louisville on the ly appreciate all our donors. the 2014 Brine National Lacrosse Classic ing Dreams, Base- held in Boyds, MD, June 30-July 3. The ball and Becoming Brine National Lacrosse Classic brings American,” that Madelyn Blue Earns Belt Buckle the top-ranked high school lacrosse play- includes the Omer ers in the country to one venue, where Counter he created. regional teams will compete to become The exhibit will be in Western States 100 Race the 2014 National Champion. For de- going on tour after by Shiela Steinman Wallace tails, visit nationallacrosseclassic.com. this year’s World Series. qualified to enter the lottery. She was On June 26, In the July 11 edition of Business First, Editor one of 1300 to do so, but only 400 were Louisville Public it was reported that comedian Steve selected to compete. When her name Media (LPM) an- Hofstetter will shoot his new 30-min- or many an experienced runner, was chosen, the hard work began. nounced the new ute stand-up comedy show, “Laughs,” for a 5K run is a piece of cake; a Known as the toughest 100-mile race, members of its the Fox-TV network here in Louisville at half-marathon is a bit more chal- Western States starts in Squaw Valley Board of Direc- his business, The Laughing Derby. The F lenging, but still not a stretch; and at 5 a.m. and snakes through the des- tors, including Dr. show premiers August 2 and has been a marathon – 26.2 miles or 42 kilometers ert, with the trail climbing 10,000 feet Muhammad Ba- approved for a preliminary 13-show run. – is the longest dis- before coming back down. Competitors bar. Dr. Babar is a Business First also reported that Jew- tance they tackle. who don’t complete the course in under physician certified ish Hospital has hired Dr. Jeff Goldberg But for Mad- 30 hours walk away empty-handed. Blue in internal, geriat- as vice president of medical affairs and elyn Blue, with was determined to earn her belt buckle. Dr. Muhammad Babar ric, and palliative chief medical officer. more than 30 With Troy Shellhamer as her coach, medicine, and is In the July 18 edition of Business First, marathons to her Blue trained hard and planned every the current medical director of Oak- it was reported that Joanna Weiss has credit, a marathon leg of her journey – what to carry, what lawn Nursing Home and Jefferson Place been hired by FirstLight Home Care as just isn’t much of to wear, what pace to keep in each seg- Nursing Home. He is the past president director of client care. a challenge, so on ment, what challenges she would en- of the medical staff at Jewish Hospital Insider Louisville recently announced June 28 and 29, counter, how her support team would and St. Mary’s HealthCare (Kentuc- its 2014 Insider Watch List of emerging she set her sights track her progress, how to stay awake kyOne Health), Past President of the As- leaders, which included several mem- on the Western and energized enough to keep going and sociation of Pakistani Physicians of Ken- bers of the Louisville Jewish communi- States 100-Mile Madelyn Blue how to keep going when the next step tucky and Indiana (AAPKI), and serves ty: Jonathan Blue, the chairman and Endurance Run. seemed impossible. on the board of directors of Center for managing director of Blue Equity; Jim The Louisville native grew up riding During the last 50 miles, Shellhamer Interfaith Relations and Fund for the Karp, who, with the Blieden family, owns horses, “and when my horse got hurt,” ran with her, coaching her, monitoring Arts. He is a 2014 graduate of Leadership prime Louisville real estate, and is posi- she said, “I needed a sport that was her physical condition and ensuring Louisville. The LPM Board of Directors tioned with America Place Commerce equally challenging.” She began run- that she followed her plan and reached ning and did marathons until she got her goal. His blog documenting the en- AUTO HOME LIFE BUSINESS A MEMBER SERVICE KYFB.COM bored with them. tire race can be found at http://troyshell- Next she bought a bicycle and began hamer.blogspot.com/2014/07/western- competing in triathlons and Iron Man states-100-pacing-report.html. competitions until, once again, she got She was successful, earning a coveted bored. bronze belt buckle. Trail running was her next choice. Blue is still running. “It’s like a sec- All of your policies under one roof. “It’s easier on the knees than running ond job,” she said. While the amount she on pavement.” From there, she began trains varies, she runs at least two hours upping her distances and entering ul- a day, and sometimes does it twice in tra-distance competitions – “a 50 miler one day. Just last week, she ran 82 miles. and a couple of 35 milers.” “It’s hard to put in words why I run,” Getting into the Western States race she said, “but it is a great feeling to be was a dream she wasn’t sure she’d be able to get up and run,” and she feels for- able to accomplish. Runners have to tunate to be able to do so, knowing that qualify first by completing longer races there are many people who have disabil- within specific times, then they are en- ities that limit them. “I enjoy being in a tered in a lottery which determines who race and being with other people who will compete in the race. love to run.” Blue accomplished her first goal and When she isn’t running, Blue is a second grade teacher at St. Francis of Goshen. 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BIG ON COMMITMENT.® July 25, 2014  27 TAMMUZ 5774  Community 27 more details, contact Yonatan Yuss- accepted at the door. man, wxecutive director, at yyussman@ around town kenesethisrael.com or 459-2780. Free Concert at The Temple A free concert, sponsored by the Rab- Summer Camp Continues through Torah Study Offered at Children’s Concert Featuring bi Gaylia R. Rooks Fund for Music, will August 8 The Temple Robbo Is at Adath Jeshurun take place on Sunday, August 17, at 6:30 A few openings remain for JCC Sum- Wednesday Torah Study at The Tem- Adath Jeshurun will host a children’s p.m. at The Temple. The concert will mer Camp, where every camper can dis- ple with Rabbi Joe Rooks Rapport con- concert featuring Robbo, The Blanket feature Shir Chadash, The Temple’s in- cover, grow, and learn in a supportive tinues throughout the summer, each Kid, on Thursday, August 14, 6:30-7:30 tergenerational choir, along with Rabbi and safe environment. Wednesday from 10:45 a.m. until noon. p.m. at the shul. Gaylia R. Rooks and Jennifer Simone Whether it’s the new friends your child The theme is “The Many Faces of the Robbo teaches Jewish values through Diamond. makes or the first time your child swims Holocaust,” a conversation about the songs that are uplifting and just plain Preceding the concert at 5:30 p.m., across the pool, every camper will come causes, costs, and ongoing conflicts em- fun. This event is for young children and a Mediterranean dinner will be avail- home with new stories about the activ- bedded within this most challenging their families, and light refreshments able at a cost of $10 for adults and $5 ities and people at camp. Camp theme moment in the modern age. Each ses- will be provided after the concert. for children ages 5-12. Reservations for this year is superheroes, and through- sion stands alone on its own merit and Adath Jeshurun Preschool, Temple the dinner must be made by August 14 out the summer, campers are learning the class is open to the community. Trager ECEC, Keneseth Israel Pre- by calling 423-1818. No reservations are the importance of social action and On Saturdays, meet in The Temple’s school, and the JCC Early Learning Cen- required for the concert. how they can help make positive social Fishman Library before the morning ter cordially invite you to attend this fun, change in the community. service from 9-10 a.m. to read and dis- kid-friendly event, generously sponsored Adath Jeshurun Offers Workshop For more information or to see the cuss the Torah portion of the week over by the Jewish Heritage Fund for Excel- Series on High Holy Day schedule, visit jcclouisvillecamp.org, or good coffee, bagels, and other treats. lence. Preparation contact Betsy Schwartz at bschwartz@ This class is taught by Rabbi David. No Free and open to the community; for Thanks to a generous grant from the jewishlouisville.org or 238-2708. registration is required for either ses- additional information, please contact Jewish Heritage for Excellence, Adath sion. Melissa Loyd at mloyd@adathjeshurun. Jeshurun will offer a High Holy Day Softball League Plays on Tuesday com or 451-3434. workshop series called “Getting Ready Nights through August KI Has Special Kabbalat Shabbat for the High Holy Days: Mind, Body and The Mickey Miller Softball League is Honoring August Birthdays Matt Goldberg of the Jewish Spirit,” taught by Rabbi Laura Metzger. wants everyone Jewish from ages 15-70 Keneseth Israel invites the commu- Community Relations Council Is The series will be held at Adath Je- for its annual softball season at the JCC. nity to a special Kabbalat Shabbat on Guest Speaker at KI shurun on Sunday mornings, August 17, The league plays on Tuesdays at 6:45 or Friday, August 1, at 5:30 p.m. In addi- Please join KI on Saturday, August 16, September 7, and September 14, 10-11 7:45 p.m. and the season lasts through tion to welcoming Shabbat, we will be at 9:30 a.m. for Shabbat services, during a.m. Free of charge and open to the com- late August. Please contact Jeff Slyn for celebrating everyone who has a birthday which Matt Goldberg, Director of Lou- munity; for more information, contact more information at TravisTuxy@Bell- in the month of August. Enjoy birthday isville’s Jewish Community Relations Deborah Slosberg at 458-5359 or dslos- south.net or 426-5469. cake and the good company of friends Council, will speak. All in the communi- [email protected]. and family. All in the community are ty are welcome to attend; free and open Farmers’ Market at The Temple welcome to attend; free and open to the to the public. Emmy-winning TV Composer Summer’s bounty of fruits and veg- public. For more details, contact KI Yo- For details, contact Yonatan Yuss- Jonathan Wolff to Talk about etables is available each Monday and natan Yussman, executive director, at man, executive director, at yyussman@ Hollywood Experiences Thursday, 2-7 p.m., at the Farmer’s Mar- [email protected] or 459- kenesethisrael.com or 459-2780. Louisville native Jonathan Wolff is an ket in The Temple’s parking lot. 2780. Emmy-award winning composer for 75 Pizza for the Pantry prime-time series. He left Hollywood Register Now for Florence Melton KI Honors Cantor Hordes’ on Her JFCS invites the community to come and has been quietly living in Louisville Classes 40th Birthday to Wick’s Pizza on Goose Creek Rd. on with his family for the last nine years. Registration is open for the 2014-15 Please join KI on Saturday, August 2, Sunday, August 17, 12-2 p.m. for the Piz- On August 20, he will speak as part of semester of Louisville’s Florence Melton starting at 9:30 a.m., for a special Kid- za in the Pantry fundraiser. Enjoy veggie the new Kentucky to the World series, School of Adult Jewish Learning, which dush honoring Cantor Hordes’ 40th and cheese pizzas. Adults, $7 in advance which highlights successful individuals promotes Jewish literacy in an open, birthday. Enjoy an enhanced Kiddush, or $8 at the door; children 4-12, $5; and who have ties to Kentucky. Wolff will pluralistic, egalitarian, and stimulat- birthday cake, and the good company of 3 and under free. All proceeds support share how he got the jobs others didn’t in ing environment. Students come from friends and family. All in the communi- the Sonny and Janet Meyer Family Food see ARound Town page 28 Reform, Conservative, Orthodox, and ty are welcome to attend; free and open Pantry Fund. Canned good donations unaffiliated backgrounds. For more to the public. For more details, contact information, contact Melton Director Yonatan Yussman, executive director, at Deborah Slosberg at dslosberg@adathje- [email protected] or 459- shurun.com or 458-5359. 2780. Shop the Annual Temple Shalom Jews and Brews on Wednesdays Yard Sale with Rabbi Wolk The Women of Temple Shalom indoor Join Rabbi Wolk for “Jews and Brews,” yard sale is Friday, July 25, and Sunday, a one-hour class where participants July 27, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Shop for study the weekly Torah portion through sporting goods, housewares, dishes, fur- the prisms of both ancient and modern niture, baby and toddler clothes, toys, commentary while enjoying a cup (or strollers and high chairs, games and cups?) of coffee. All in the community puzzles, books and CDs, lamps, and mis- are welcome to attend; free and open to cellaneous household items. All items the public. Jews and Brews meets week- are good or gently used condition. ly on Wednesday mornings at 11 a.m. at Adath Jeshurun Plans the JCC Coffee Shop. June 2015 Israel Tour Coffee and Kabbalah A tour of Israel is being planned in Chabad House offers a new series of June 2015, and will be arranged and Kabbalah classes every other Wednes- led by Rabbi Robert Slosberg. The ex- day at 8 a.m. This month, classes are on act dates will be determined soon. For August 6 and August 20. This is a unique more information or to have your name opportunity for beginners to get a taste added to the list to receive information, of the teachings of Jewish mysticism please contact Rabbi Slosberg at rabbi@ and caffeinate both body and soul. No adathjeshurun.com or 458-5359. previous coffee or kabbalah experience Enjoy Shabbat with is required. For more information, call The Temple Brotherhood Chabad at 459-1770. Celebrate the reading of the last chap- Adath Jeshurun Shabbat Scholars ters of the Book of Numbers at The Tem- AJ’s Shabbat Scholars program brings ple on July 26, at 10:30 a.m. The service interesting speakers to the synagogue will be followed by a special oneg with for informal presentations following the Sinai matzah, gravlax, and Heaven Hill Kiddush luncheons. The community is bourbon created especially for The Tem- invited to the next program on Satur- ple Brotherhood. day, August 9, at approximately 12 noon, AJ Book Club Meets July 27 when Brandeis University student Han- The next meeting of the Adath Je- nah Reikes will speak on “Book Smarts shurun Book Club is Sunday, July 27, at and Street Smarts: How Education is Ju- 2 p.m. The group will discuss Life After daism and Judaism is Education.” Life by Kate Atkinson. KI Mid-Summer Cookout New participants are always welcome The community is invited to join KI at AJ Book Club meetings, and all meet- on Sunday, August 10, at 11:45 a.m. for ings are held at AJ and are open to the a mid-summer cookout at Keneseth Is- community. rael Congregation. Enjoy hot dogs, ham- For information, email Deborah Slos- burgers, and other dishes, all in the good berg at [email protected] company of friends and family. All in or 458-5359. the community are welcome to attend; food will be available for purchase. For 28 Community  July 25, 2014  27 TAMMUZ 5774 [email protected]. Chabad Announces Annual Community-Wide Kiddush around town Interfaith Panel and Dinner at KI September 2014 marks the first an- Please join KI for an interfaith panel niversary of the Chabad House of Lou- the music business, as well as how grow- to attend; free and open to the public. and dinner at Keneseth Israel hosted by isville, located at 1654 Almara Circle. ing up in Louisville helped him in his For more details, contact Yonatan Yuss- Interfaith Paths to Peace on August 28 Chabad invites the community to cele- Hollywood career. August 20, 5:30 p.m. man, executive director, at yyussman@ at 6 p.m. Guests speakers of different brate on Saturday, September 7, with a at The Green Building, 732 E Market St. kenesethisrael.com or 459-2780. faiths will discuss their visions of peace, special Shabbat Kiddush, called A Taste The event is offered in partnership with followed by a kosher dinner. All in the Adath Jeshurun War Memorial of Shabbos at Chabad. An introductory IdeaFestival® and its year-round learn- community are welcome to attend. For Shabbat service will begin at 11:45 a.m. ing division IF University; tickets are $25 Dedication Shabbat Service more details, contact Yonatan Yussman, On Saturday, August 23, following and will be followed by a Kiddush Lun- and include appetizers by Wiltshire Pan- Executive Director, at yyussman@ke- cheon honoring Bill and Judy Yesowitch try with a cash bar available. Purchase the 9:30 a.m. worship services, Congre- nesethisrael.com or 459-2780. gation Adath Jeshurun invites the com- for their dedication and commitment tickets and learn more about the series and support of Chabad and many other at kentuckytotheworld.org. munity to the dedication of a new plaque Heroes and Heroes honoring our servicemen who made A new class at Chabad House will en- communal civic and social programs in LBSY Shabbat Is August 22 the supreme sacrifice in defense of our joy kosher hero deli sandwiches while Louisville. Please join Keneseth Israel on Friday, country. focusing on a wide array of Jewish he- Reservations are not required but are August 22, at 6 p.m. for a special Kabba- The plaque is placed in memory of roes. greatly appreciated. RSVP to Chabad at lat Shabbat for anyone involved or inter- Fedor Fred Benjamin, Sidney Brown- The next class is on August 28 at 7 459-1770. ested in the Louisville Beit Sefer Yachad. stein, Ernst Palm, Oscar Sessmer, Rob- p.m., when the Hero will be Maimon- The American Red Cross All in the community are welcome to ert Stern, Stanley Sweitzer, and Daniel ides – Physician, Philosopher, and Jew- Needs Your Help attend; free and open to the public. For Wilson, who all died during World War ish Leader. Class will be taught by Rabbi The American Red Cross urgently more details, contact Yonatan Yussman, II; and Michael J. Caller, who perished Shlomie Litvin at Chabad House, 1654 needs donors to help prevent an emer- executive director, at yyussman@ke- in Viet Nam. Almara Circle. gency blood shortage following the In- nesethisrael.com or 459-2780. Collages that highlight their military For further information or to reserve dependence Day holiday. We encourage service and history will be on display at your place, please call 459-1770. platelet donors and blood donors of all Rabbi David Feder of LBSY Is a Kiddush lunch following the service. Guest Speaker at KI Rabbi Laura Metzger Is Guest types to give now – especially those with The general public, especially all former O negative, B negative, and A negative Please join KI on Saturday, August 23, military personnel, are encouraged to Speaker at KI at 9:30 a.m. for Shabbat services, during Please join Keneseth Israel on Sat- blood types. attend. For more information, call Ar- Summer can be among the most which Rabbi David Feder, principal of nold J. Zegart at 228-0355. urday, August 30 at 9:30 a.m. for Shab- Louisville Beit Sefer Yachad, will speak. bat services, during which Rabbi Lau- challenging times of the year to collect LBSY enriches Jewish education for Mitzvah Day at The Temple ra Metzger will be leading a “Taste of enough blood and platelet donations, but families from Adath Jeshurun, Keneseth The Temple’s Social Action committee Melton.” Louisville’s Florence Melton the need for blood doesn’t take a sum- Israel and Temple Shalom, with students has organized a community-wide Mitz- School of Adult Jewish Learning pro- mer break. With your help, the Ameri- from kindergarten through 8th grade. vah Day on August 24, from noon to 5 motes Jewish literacy in an open, plu- can Red Cross can ensure blood is avail- All in the community are welcome p.m. A rally at The Temple at noon will ralistic, egalitarian, and stimulating able now and all summer long to help kick off the day’s activities, during which environment. All in the community are save lives in our community and across volunteers of all ages can pitch in to help welcome to attend; free and open to the the country. Visit redcrossblood.org or those in need. Participants are asked to public. call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) bring nonperishable food for the JFCS For details, contact Yonatan Yuss- to find a location to give and make an Goose creek food pantry and used shoes for Water- man, executive director, at yyussman@ appointment. Step. To learn more about Mitzvah Day, kenesethisrael.com or 459-2780. Diner call Lark Phillips at 212-2035 or email Jonathan Wolff Is Featured Speaker at KTW Lecture entucky to the World™ (KTW), songs of all time” by TV Guide Magazine a multi-year series that features and one of “the most unforgettable TV people with strong Kentucky sounds” by Time Magazine. K connections who are known Wolff, who walked away from Holly- nationally but not often visible in Ken- wood nine years ago to return to Lou- Of equal or greater value. tucky, will host Jonathan Wolff at an isville, will share the inside, fascinating Not good with any other offers or discounts. evening event on August 20, 5:30 p.m. at story of his journey from growing up in Must present coupon at time of purchase. The Green Building. Louisville to rising to the very top in the Expires 12/31/14 Wolff is a Louisville native and a TV music industry. It will be complete Dine In Only legend in the TV music business. The with Hollywood stories and tips on how Emmy Award-winning composer for 75 he got the jobs so many others didn’t. Mon.-Th. 11-9 PM prime time series including Seinfeld, Will WFPL’s Devin Katayama, an award-win- Fri. 11-9:30 PM & Grace, Who’s The Boss?, Married... with ning journalist who hosts the midday Sat. 8-9:30 PM Children and Reba, has been named the show, will moderate the event. Sun. 9-8 PM composer of one of “the greatest theme “Jonathan is one of the most unique and highly successful TV music com- posers ever. He grew up in Louisville yet remains one of Louisville’s best-kept secrets. Many will be surprised to hear that coming from here in the early 70’s gave him an advantage when he got to Hollywood. His story is just what Ken- tucky to the World wants to reveal with its programs,” said KTW Founder Shelly Zegart. A pioneer in his field, Wolff was one of Jonathan Wolff the first composers to embrace the digi- Photo by Isaac Wolff tal audio system ProTools, now an indus- try standard. He holds an impressive re- into high demand in Hollywood. sume, which began with creating special A limited number of tickets for the eve- musical material for episodes of popular ning event, held in partnership with Ide- shows like Love Boat, Fantasy Island, 21 aFestival® and its year-round learning Jump Street and Knots Landing and even- division IF University, are now on sale tually included 43 TV Themes and com- for $25 and will include appetizers by posing full-time for 75 prime time series. Wiltshire Pantry with a cash bar avail- It was his quirky theme song for Seinfeld, able. Guests can purchase tickets for this which had to be reworked weekly in or- exclusive event and learn more about the der to match the timing of Jerry Sein- series at www.kentuckytotheworld.org. feld’s monologue, which propelled Wolff July 25, 2014  27 TAMMUZ 5774  Community 29

ing as a healthcare consultant with the Adam Mather (Martha); two great-niec- Chartis Group. es, Jada and Abigail; a great-nephew, lifecycle A fall 2015 wedding is planned, and Lewis; and a cousin, Lynn Bizer-DeMar- the couple will reside in New York City. co (Gino). B’nai Mitzvah san and Peter Sal- Barlow Funeral Home was in charge amon and Michele Wedding of arrangements. and Myles Marco- Memorial contributions may go to Eli Benjamin vitch. Alex will be Friedman/Meehan Ida and Bernhard Behr Holocaust Me- Sherman entering the eighth Sharon Meehan and Douglas Fried- morial Education Fund at the Jewish Eli Sherman, grade at Louis- man were married at Raspberry Plain in Community Center or a charity of your son of Karen ville Collegiate Leesburg, VA, on June 22. Sharon is the choice. and Keith Sher- School, where he daughter of Brian and Maria Meehan man and brother is a member of the of Leesburg, VA. Douglas is the son of Albert J. Fuenfer of Gabe, will be soccer and tennis David and Kathy Friedman of Prospect, Albert J. Fuenfer, 93, passed away called to the To- teams. Alex has at- KY. He is the grandson of Sherman and peacefully in his sleep on July 1 at his rah as a bar mitz- tended B’Nai Brith Beber camp for the Carol Friedman of Louisville. home, surrounded by his children and vah on Saturday, past five years. Alex loves skiing, playing Sharon and Doug are 2011 graduates grandchildren. August 2, at 10:30 sports, listening to music, playing video of Virginia Tech. They are both em- Born in Chicago, IL, on November 29, a.m. at The Temple. Eli is the grandson games, and building models. Alex has ployed at Exxon Mobile in Fairfax, VA. 1920, 10 days after his family arrived in of Davette Sherman and the late George participated in the Dare to Care Hunger They make their home in Arlington, VA. the United States from Poland, he grad- Sherman of Trumbull, CT, and Joan and Walk, the JFCS Family Mitzvah project, uated from Murray F. Tuley High School Neil Gordon of Pleasant Hill, CA. Eli will and has volunteered his time helping to Obituaries and received a BS Degree in Public Ac- be a seventh grader at Kentucky Country prepare and package food at the Temple counting from DePaul University. Day, where he is a member of the tennis for families in need. Alex and his fami- Steve W. Auslander, DMD In 1942, he enlisted in the United team. Eli loves playing tennis, listening ly invite the community to celebrate his Steve W. Auslander, 69, of Bardstown, States Army Air Force and was trained to music, cooking, and spending time Bar Mitzvah and the Kiddush luncheon died Monday, June 30, at the Episcopal as an aerial gunner and radio operator. with his friends and family. He enjoys following the service. Church Home in Louisville. He was In 1944, he was assigned to the 490th cooking for others and has participated born Dec. 11, 1944, in Louisville. He was Bombardment Group, 3rd Air Division, in several projects at The Temple, help- Abigail Rose owner of Dr. Auslander Family Dentist- US Eighth Air Force, stationed in the ing those in need in the community. For and Eliza ry, a member of Kentucky Dental Associ- ancient Saxon village of Eye, Suffolk, his Bar Mitzvah project, Eli is raising Jasmine ation, Louisville Dental Association, the England. He was proud of his service money to help youth in the Louisville Brodsky Flaget Advisory Board, and director of in what would become known as the community be able to play and enjoy Abigail and Eli- the Nelson County Community Clinic. “Mighty Eighth,” the most powerful ae- tennis as he does. Eli and his family in- za Brodsky will be He was inducted into the Nelson County rial force ever assembled, and his war- vite the community to celebrate his Bar called to the Torah Chamber of Commerce Hall of Fame in time service to this country. Mitzvah and Kiddush luncheon follow- as b’not mitzvah January 2014 and was a member of Tem- After discharge from the Army, he be- ing the service. on August 23. Ab- ple Shalom. came a Certified Public Accountant in igail and Eliza are He was preceded in death by his par- 1948, moved to Louisville, and married Vanessa the daughters of ents, Lilo Behr and David D. Auslander, Doris Lorber Fuenfer in 1949. He was a Michelle Mark and Sandra and a sister, Gail Auslander Zemon. partner in the Louis T. Roth and Com- Golding Brodsky, sisters Survivors include his wife, Janine pany accounting firms for 57 years and Vanessa Gold- to Wendy and Sa- Auslander, of Bardstown; a daughter, a life-long member of Keneseth Israel ing (Nissel Malka) mantha Brodsky, Sheila Auslander Noth (Imre), of Chica- Congregation. celebrated her bat and granddaugh- go; three grandchildren, Alex Noth, Ava Fuenfer was preceded in death by mitzvah this past ters of Saul and Noth, and Ike Noth; a brother, Michael Doris, the love of his life and wife of 61 May while visiting Marilyn Anhouse, B. Auslander, DVM (Lee Ann) of Louis- years, and his six sisters. Israel. On Satur- Harold and Dor- ville; an aunt, Ellen Bizer; three nieces, He is survived by his three children, day August 9, at othy Brodsky, Pa- Alana Auslander-Price (Jon), Rachel Ma- Michael M. Fuenfer, M.D. of Marble- 9:00 a.m. at Con- tricia and Steven ther, and Marissa Auslander; a nephew, see Lifecycle page 30 gregation Anshei Sfard, Vanessa would Lingle, and the late like to share her celebration with her Wendy Brodsky. friends and family who could not join her Abigail and Eliza attend North Old- in the Holy Land. Vanessa is the daugh- ham Middle School. When not swim- ter of Rabbi Joshua Golding and Ayala ming, playing soccer, or studying Torah, Golding, sister of Rafi, Rivka, Sam, and Abigail and Eliza are members of the Nathaniel, the granddaughter of Martin Oldham County Youth Soccer Associ- and Naomi Golding of Durham, NC, and ation, Girl Scouts, JCC Gators Swim Ithamar and Miriam Pollak of Petach Team, and participate in the Teen Con- Tikva, Israel, and the great granddaugh- nection at the JCC. ter of Bertha Lovinger of Petach Tikva, Abigail plays on the NOMS junior Israel. Vanessa is a seventh grader at the varsity soccer team, is an avid member Louisville Jewish Day School and likes of the service team at NOMS called the to babysit and do craftwork. The Gold- Beta Club. She is a wiz at math and has ings invite the community for services, studied Pi to over 150 significant digits. with a Kiddush lunch to follow. Abigail gives back to the community by volunteering events sponsored by the Amy Jessica JCC’s Teen Connection and summer Niren camp. Amy Niren, Eliza is an incredibly vocal individu- daughter of How- al. She enjoys performing arts and has ell and Ann Glazer participated in various productions at Niren and sister of venues such as the JCC, Derby Dinner Pamela, will be- Playhouse, and the Oldham County Cen- come a bat mitz- ter for the Arts. Eliza has been working vah on August 16 with the Humane Society of Kentucky at 10:30 a.m. at assisting in any way she can. Temple Shalom. Amy is a rising eighth grade student in Engagement the advanced program and Math, Sci- ence, and Technology Program at Mey- Silverman/ zeek Middle School. She is a varsity Suway cheerleader there, and she plays softball Mr. and Mrs. for Hikes Point Optimists. For the past Bruce Silverman four years, Amy has attended Goldman of Louisville, KY, Union Camp in Zionsville, IN. Other in- announce the en- terests include anime, reading, science gagement of their fiction, and music. Amy is the grand- daughter, Jenni- daughter of Charles and Marilyn Niren, fer Silverman, to Martin and the late Delores Gold Glazer, Jason Suway, son and the late Phyllis Glazer. Her family of Dr. and Mrs. invites the community to join them for Wayne Suway of this simcha. Marietta, GA. The bride graduated from the Labora- Alexander William Salamon tory Institute of Merchandising, and is a Alex Salamon, son of Beth and Mi- television and celebrity wardrobe-stylist chael Salamon and brother of Jack, will in Manhattan. be called to the Torah as a bar mitzvah The groom graduated cum laude from on Saturday, August 16, at 10:30 a.m. at Bucknell University, and received his the Temple. Alex is the grandson of Su- MBA from Yale University. He is work- 30 Community  July 25, 2014  27 TAMMUZ 5774

(Steve Milder), Michael Snow, and Tim Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Anderson (Jenny); and two great-grand- of the American Board of Medical Ge- lifecycle children, Abby and Benjamin. netics. Burial was in Adath Jeshurun Ceme- Dr. Elias was the son of the late Can- head, MA, Lisa F. Tessel and Julie Hung July 10, in Louisville, KY. tery. Herman Meyer & Son handled ar- tor Meyer and Rachel Elias. (Sekling) of Cincinnati, OH; and four Funeral services were in Asheville, rangements. Dr. Elias leaves his wife, Shelley; son grandchildren, Samantha and Emily NC; interment was at Lou Pollock Ceme- Expressions of sympathy may be Kevin Meyer Elias, MD, and daugh- Tessel and Jordan and Emma Hung. tery, Louisiana Avenue, Asheville. made to donor’s favorite charity. ter-in-law Josephine Elias; son Benja- He loved his family and his country min Artman Elias and daughter-in-law and instilled in his children and grand- Stanley P. Wolff Sherman Elias, MD Elaine Parker, MD; and grandchildren children the strong moral, patriotic, and Stanley P. Wolff, 66, died Friday, July Sherman Elias, M.D., 67, died July 14. Eitan Daniel Elias and Abigail Esther religious values that he demonstrated 11, at Westminister Terrace. He was re- He was the past chair, Department of Elias. throughout his entire life, and this is his tired from communication sales. Obstetrics, and professor emeritus in the Burial was in Keneseth Israel Ceme- enduring legacy. He was preceded in death by his par- Division of Clinical Genetics in the De- tery. Herman Meyer & Son handled ar- The family would like to express our ents, Max and Lena Wolff and his sister, partment of Obstetrics and Gynecology rangements. appreciation to the many caregivers and Ann W. Roth. of the Feinberg School of Medicine at Expressions of sympathy may be physicians who attended to our father He is survived by his sister, Esther Northwestern University. made to March of Dimes, the Jewish Na- for their compassionate care over the Levitz (Arnold); four nephews and one Previously, he was professor and Hen- tional Fund, or donor’s favorite charity. course of many years, especially Drs. niece. ry and Emma Meyer Chair in Obstetrics C. Russell Hoffman, Gary Fuchs, and Burial was at Keneseth Israel Ceme- and Gynecology and Professor of Molec- Howard D. Bradley Thomas. tery. Herman Meyer & Son took care of ular and Human Genetics at Baylor Col- Levine Burial was in Keneseth Israel Ceme- arrangements. lege of Medicine in Houston (1994-98), Howard D. tery. Herman Meyer & Son handled ar- Expressions of sympathy may be and the William G. Arends Chair and Levine, 81, died rangements. made to Congregation Adath Jeshurun Phillip and Beverly Goldstick Professor Saturday, July 20, Expressions of sympathy may be or Hosparus. of the Department of Obstetrics and at VA Medical Cen- made to Keneseth Israel Congregation Gynecology and Professor of Molecular ter in Louisville. or donor’s favorite charity. Samuel (Sam) Jacobs Genetics at the University of Illinois at He was an Army Samuel (Sam) Jacobs, 94, died Tues- Chicago (1998-2003). veteran of the Ko- Allan E. Handmaker day, July 15, at Episcopal Church Home. Dr. Elias served as president of the rean War, worked Allan E. Handmaker, 89, died Friday, He was born June 9, 1920, in Chicago, Society of Gynecologic Investigation, as a pharmacist July 4, at Baptist Health Louisville. Born IL, to the late Meyer and Clara Jacobs. director of the American Board of Ob- for over 50 years, February 4, 1925, he was a retired me- Sam worked as a manufacturer’s rep- stetrics and Gynecology, secretary of the and was a member of AZO Pharmaceu- chanical engineer and former owner of resentative for automotive replacement International Society for Prenatal Diag- tical Association. Howard loved fishing, Raymond Meyer & Co. Mechanical Con- parts, sporting goods, and housewares, nosis, president of the Central Associa- building models and had a great sense tracting and a member of The Temple. and most recently with promotional ad- tion of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, of humor. He is survived by his wife, Naomi vertising. vice president for Clinical Practice of the He is preceded in death by his par- Golden Handmaker; his daughters, Amy He was a proud Army Air Corp Veter- American College of Medical Genetics, ents, Joseph and Kate Levine. Handmaker (Michael Doery) of Monroe, an of WWII, serving in the China-Bur- and president of the American Associa- He is survived by his wife Deborah CT, Julie Sinclair (John) of Farmington ma-India Theatre, a member of Con- tion of Obstetricians and Gynecologists Klusmeier Levine; his children, Scott Hills, MI, and Janet Hinkle (Steve) of gregation Adath Jeshurun, a former Foundation. Levine (Sabrina), Todd Levine, Brett Palm Harbor, FL; six grandchildren and member of JCC, St. George Masonic He was the recipient of the Basil Marcum (Jennifer), and Whitney Wood- one great-grandchild. Lodge #239 F&AM, Scottish Rite, Ko- O’Connor Award and the Jonas Salk ford (Mike); his sister, Marilyn Niren Burial was in Adath Jeshurun Ceme- sair, the Duffers, the ODOM Club, and Health Leadership Award in Research (Charles); and 11 grandchildren. tery. Herman Meyer & Son took care of the CBI Association. from the March of Dimes Birth Defects Burial was in Louisville Memorial arrangements. He is survived by his wife, Marcia Foundation, the W.K. Kellogg National Gardens – West. Herman Meyer & Son Expressions of sympathy may be Nudelman Jacobs; his daughter, Nancy Fellowship Award, the Distinguished took care of arrangements. made to donor’s favorite charity. Snow (Steve), and his son, Harvey Jacobs Alumnus Award from the University of Expressions of sympathy may be (Patricia) of Brentwood, TN; his brother, Kentucky, and was named a University made to JFCS, Hosparus, Alzheimer’s Irene Frishman Morton Jacobs (Marilyn) of New Bern, of Illinois Scholar. Association, or donor’s favorite charity. Irene Frishman, 91, died Thursday, NC; his grandchildren, Jamie Snow He authored over 375 articles, re- views, and chapters as well as six books. In Memoriam Dr. Elias’ work focused on prenatal ge- netic diagnosis, reproductive genetics, Lilliana Szwimer and medical ethics. On the 20th anniversary of her assas- Dr. Elias earned his MD degree from sination, we remember our beautiful the University of Kentucky in Lexington. cousin, Lilliana Szwimer, 22, killed in He began his OB-GYN residency at Mi- the Iranian sponsored terrorist attack chael Reese Hospital in Chicago, com- on the AMIA (JCC) in the Jewish quarter pleting it at the University of Louisville, of Once in the city of Buenos Aires, Ar- where he served as chief resident. He gentina, on July 18, 1994. served postdoctoral fellowships in genet- Justice has not been served; the guilty ics at Yale University School of Medicine are free. and at the Feinberg School of Medicine. Hans Bensinger and Karin Apple- He was a Diplomate of the American baum AJSS Volunteers Spend Summer Here

by Niki King Council. Goldberg and his wife were Community PR Specialist once project managers for AJSS, which is based out of Bethesda, MD, and he’s group of teens from all over the maintained contact ever since. country have recently traded in Goldberg told the executive director, prime summer loafing time for “If you ever want to come to Louisville, A several weeks of service work in let me know.” The group took him up on Louisville. the offer. They have stayed at Keneseth The teens, from the American Jewish Israel the last few years, using the JCC Society for Service, go to a different lo- facilities to bathe. cation and project every day, working “This summer I was really interested with organizations like YouthBuild Lou- in trying something new,” Ariella Levi- isville and the Franciscan Kitchen on sohn, a high school senior, told WDRB. South Preston Street. They will be here Levisohn said it’s been hard work through the end of the July. but she has no regrets about spending “The purpose of the program is to her summer break serving and helping take Jewish teens and send them out strangers hundreds of miles from home. into communities across the country “It feels really great to give back to the and be able to perform voluntary acts of community and especially just to be do- service,” Mara Herling, Project Director, ing something with my summer instead told a reporter from WDRB. of lying around hanging out with friends AJSS has been sending teens to Lou- and watching TV,” she said. isville every summer since 2011. Since If you’d like to learn more about the then, they’ve worked to rehabilitate teens activities while in Louisville, you Smoketown, tutor at-risk youth working can go to http://ajss.org/2014/07/life-in- to earn their GED, and help WaterStep louisville-week-1/ where they keep a de- and Youthbuild. tailed, day-by-day online journal. AJSS chose Louisville because of a “It really is a great organization,” relationship with Matt Goldberg, direc- Goldberg said. tor of the Jewish Community Relations July 25, 2014  27 TAMMUZ 5774  Community 31 His protection and to the army for their of the Temple once more.” Acts of kind- of our world. Every mitzvah and act of vigilance – but, when will it stop? When ness, respect, love and friendship are ex- kindness we do makes the world a bet- D’var Torah will there be peace? What can WE do to actly what will tip the scales and make ter place and helps us fulfill our role as by Rabbi Chaim Litvin bring that long-awaited peace closer. us deserving of the Temple once more. a light unto the nations and usher in the We are now in the midst of the period So what can we do? How best to re- coming of the messianic era. Special to Community of the year known as “The Three Weeks.” member the Yeshivah students that were We offer prayers for safety and peace This is the time that commemorates the kidnapped and killed as they went home in Israel and throughout the world. s I write these words, many of destruction of the first and second Holy to celebrate Shabbos with their family, • • • us have one eye on the news Temples in Jerusalem by our enemies or the other many victims? As is written Shabbat candles should be lit on Fri- streaming in from Israel. Today, and the exile of our people from our in the Shema Yisroel prayer “you shall days, July 25 at 8:41 p.m.; August 1, 8:35 A a group of terrorists were found eternal homeland. How could G-d have teach them thoroughly to your children, p.m.; August 8, 8:28 p.m.; August 15, 8:19 as they came through a tunnel with nu- allowed such a terrible thing to occur? and you shall speak of them when you p.m.; August 22 at 8:10 p.m. and August merous deadly weapons including RPGs The Sages explain that prior to the de- sit in your house and when you walk on 29, 8 p.m. and other heavy artilery intent upon in- struction of the Temple, our people lost the road, when you lie down and when • • • filtrating and terrorizing a Jewish city. their feelings of respect for one another. you rise up.” Editor’s note: Rabbi Chaim Litvin, a A few days ago, Ill feelings grew among our people. It got In this vein I encourage the commu- local emissary of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, the Hamas ter- so bad that there was a feeling of base- nity to ensure all children receive a solid has volunteered to provide Torah com- rorist group is- less unwarranted hatred between Jews. foundation of Jewish education. Funds mentaries for Community. sued false missile When G-d saw this, He was so disap- are being allocated to secure scholar- warnings hoping pointed that He sort of just backed away. ship grants for students in need of as- to send terrorists Still G-d did not allow our enemies to sistance in procuring a full day Jewish into bomb shelters destroy us, but only to destroy the build- school program. These funds are in in Tel Aviv to mur- ing which symbolized our special status memory of Eyal, Naftali and Gilad. As der civilians gath- and closeness to Him. We were exiled new children attend school and study ered there. Daily, across the world with a mission to make about Torah and Israel, the murdered there have been the world a better place and to be a light children will be memorialized in the Rabbi Chaim Litvin rockets coming, unto the nations. best way possible. mainly from Gaza The Lubavitcher Rebbe taught, “If un- But that alone is not enough. Each but some from warranted hatred is what caused the de- person can help Israel by adding a mitz- Lebanon, Syria and even the Sinai. struction of the Temple, then it will take vah to his/her regular practice, thereby Of course, we are thankful to G-d for unwarranted love to become deserving making us more deserving of Moshiach (the messiah) and the era of peace and good will that He will usher into the world. It might be lighting a Shabbos candle or putting on teffilin, saying the Shema Chavurat Shalom meets at The Tem- Special Day, Sunday, August 31 Yisroel prayer, or just finding someone ple, 5101 U.S. Highway 42. It is a com- Violin student recitals for children of in need and reaching out to that person munity-wide program. All synagogue all ages in the Waller Chapel. Led by with an act of kindness. members and Jewish residents welcome. Blaise Ploth. Every positive action we do brightens Special Day, Wednesday, August 6 A healthy and nutritious lunch is avail- the world, just as a small flame can dis- Chavurat Shalom will travel to Derby able at noon for a cost of $5, followed by pel a world of darkness the darkness ev- Dinner Playhouse to see Mary Pop- the program at 1 p.m. Kosher meals and ery mitzvah we do dispels the darkness pins. Sold out. transportation available for $5 upon re- August 7 No meeting. quest in advance. Call Cindy at 423-1818 for lunch reservations or information. 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