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Community■ ■ FRIDAY VOL. 42, NO. 13 7 HESHVAN 5778 OCTOBER 27, 2017 Fleischaker feted The deal’s off: as NCJW raises Texas develop- nearly $300K er backs out of for drug court plan to buy By Lee Chottiner Interim Editor Anshei Sfard By Lee Chottiner Jon Fleischaker’s professors at the Interim Editor University of Pennsylvania Law School were astounded when the promising Anshei Sfard’s deal to sell its proper- young law student told them he would ty to a Texas developer is off. return to his native Kentucky to prac- John Gilbert, president and chief tice. operating officer of Houston-based “They said I would never have an in- Bomasada, which agreed in August to teresting career,” Fleischaker recalled purchase the Dutchmans Lane syna- as the 300-some people gathered at The gogue and grounds, told Community Temple last week to honor his work Wednesday that the sale would not go erupted in laughter. through. Bomasada had been planning Their reaction was understandable. to build a 268-unit apartment complex In his 47-year career, Fleischaker has there. become known as one of the leading “We knew it was going to be a tough defenders of First Amendment rights deal,” he said, “but when we submitted in the state. our preliminary proposal to the city, I He drafted Kentucky’s Open Records just didn’t get the warm and fuzzies.” Law. The fate of the deal directly affects He forced the state Cabinet for the Community Mikvah – the ritual Health and Family Services to open Jewish father, bath – which sits on synagogue prop- records that show how children died erty and pays to use the congregation’s while under the department’s supervi- utilities. As late as this week, officials of sion. Muslim son, the Louisville Vaad HaKashruth, which He helped rural and urban newspa- owns the mikvah, were making plans pers resist suppression of news by pub- to build a new one at another site. lic officials. home at last And according to Anshei Sfard Rabbi Fleischaker’s achievements were Simcha Snaid, they still should. catalogued at an October 19 dinner, Above, Lansana Lapia Snaid said the congregation still sponsored by National Council of Jew- and his father, Dr. Ian plans to sell the property. Also, deal or ish Women, Louisville Section, where Zlotolow, whose story no deal, it is proceeding with plans to he accepted the 2017 David Reichart made national head- move to Shalom Tower, where it is al- Award. A cross section of official Louis- ines 15 years ago when ready paying rent. ville – lawyers, journalists, judges, poli- Zlotolow brought his “I’m trying to configure how the ticians and Jewish leaders – turned out future son to the states sanctuary will be set up so we can to fete him. from war-torn Sierra move stuff over there as soon as possi- U.S. Rep John Yarmuth, honorary Leone, now call Louisville ble,” he said. chair of the event, noted how appropri- home. Right, Lapia, who And Fred Levein, a broker associate ate it was that Fleischaker was being is passsionate about for RE/MAX 100 who is representing honored. basketball, goes for a Anshei Sfard, said he has other parties “The Open Records Law is dear to rebound on the same JCC who are interested in the property. this NCJW section,” Yarmuth said. He court where his father So Snaid, who sits on the Vaad’s mik- lamented that the First Amendment “is played as a kid. (See vah committee, which is exploring column, pg. 7. Photos by See FLEISCHAKER on page 19 Tara Cocco) See DEAL OFF on page 19

Budapest calling: Two Women to describe the Jewish vibe in Hungarian capital POSTAGE KENTUCKY LOUISVILLE PERIODICALS By staff and releases The two wom- ern Europe for 50 en will talk about years. Six million Two young Jewish women from Bu- what it’s like to Jews were mur- dapest, Hungary, will visit Louisville be young and dered during the on November 5 to describe the Jewish Jewish in East- Holocaust; then revival underway in their Eastern Eu- ern Europe, and the communist ropean country. how Jewish life in regimes that fol- They will speak at 5 p.m. in the Patio Hungary is being lowed drove the Gallery. The Jewish Federation of Lou- rebuilt. surviving com- isville is sponsoring the visit. “They want us munities under- The women, Sara Ozorai and Hedi to look at their ground. Pusztai, represent one of the largest community as vi- As in other Jewish communities in Europe. Buda- Sara Ozorai brant and new,” Hedi Pusztai Eastern European pest has more than 100,000 Jews; it is said Matt Gold- countries, many young and it is working to reestablish berg, director of the Jewish Communi- Hungarian Jews have learned who they its communal institutions – all while ty Relations Council. are from their parents and grandpar- a xenophobic government has taken The one-two punch of Nazism and ents, frequently on their deathbeds. power in Hungary and anti-Semitism communism undeniably crippled Jew- is on the rise there. ish life in Hungary and the rest of East- See BUDAPEST on page 19 2 Community Y OCTOBER 27, 2017 Y 7 HESHVAN 5778 Showcase Accident didn’t stop him With bassoon or band saw, Matt Karr makes beautiful art By Syd Bishop keys on the bassoon. I think we modi- For Community fied eight keys, nine keys. I went back to work on the first of September. I was Matthew Karr has dedicated his life able to be successful.” to making yours a little brighter. As a musician Karr feels twice bless- The son of artistically inclined par- ed: to interpret the works of great ents, Karr and his two brothers were composers, and to be a student work- exposed to music early on, perform- ing continuously toward self-improve- ing musicales as a family ensemble for ment. their friends. “A life in music is a wonderful thing,” An accomplished musician, he has he said. “My bosses are geniuses. Bee- played bassoon for the Louisville Or- thoven is a great mind. There is a down chestra since 1979. side to that, which is that you’re never A skilled and creative woodworker, good enough. You work in service to his work has reached an international the composer. audience, with his recent work show- “If you’re continually striving for per- casing his Jewish faith. fection, the road never ends,” he con- But in 2013, both careers almost tinued. “It’s why musicians love what ended tragically in a band saw accident they do and why they keep doing it.” at his workshop. Nevertheless, he said his greatest leg- Yet today, Karr continues to play the acy is neither his music nor his wood- music he loves while taking on more work. ambitious woodworking projects than “My biggest legacy is my children ever. and grandchildren, he said. “My grand- Here’s how: Matt Karr, a bassoonist for the Louisville Orchestra and an accomplished woodworker, nearly lost both gifts in a son, Noah, likes to ask “Pop Pop shop,” tragic accident four years ago. (photos provided by Matt Karr) because he wants to go to the shop. It As a child, Karr learned about makes a big sound when you turn on wood and the natural world from his his mental and emotional well-being. liked the kind of work that I did and the light. It’s kind of a boy thing. That’s father who had his own woodshop. “It was a tough summer,” he admit- asked that I build a Torah table. Then legacy number one.” From his mother, he developed an ap- ted. they said that it would only make sense preciation for architecture and design. But he learned things about himself. that the eternal flame match the Torah Sharing and building on both those “The injury helped me redefine what table, so they asked for that. interests, Karr took small steps to ac- was important to me, which is being a “After that, they wanted a donation climate to his woodworking projects, musician, working in the shop, riding box to be out in the main lobby. They starting when his wife Kathy, also a my bicycle, and mountain climbing,” wanted off in the distance to see a member of the orchestra, gave him a he said. “I wanted to get all that back.” glowing box, which is sort of a carica- table saw as a Chanukah present. ture of those ark doors, except it’s 18 “She allowed me to build my shop off Raised in a Jewish family, Karr inches tall.” the back of our house with one caveat: spent his youth active in his synagogue He described the California project ‘No wood dust will ever come from the in Toledo, Ohio. “Judaism,” he said, as “a whole different animal.” shop into our house.’” “and the spirituality and the moral “It’s different to jump through the Karr’s woodwork grew from there. compass of Judaism has always been hoops of a committee. Usually I’m just He started with easy things, like cof- in my life.” building a table and dealing with a fee tables. Over time, though, with the About 20 years ago, Rabbi Andrew wife, and you just do what she wants. purchase of a band saw and some ex- Pepperstone, then spiritual leader of It’s always difficult to work with com- perience under his belt, Karr’s designs Keneseth Israel, asked Karr to make mittees.” became more curvy and intricate. him two yads. Soon, other rabbis were Then, on May 11, 2013, his work took asking for their own yads, and parents His first passion was music. a dangerous turn, when the band saw of b’nai mitzvah kids. Pushed to work with the bassoon by cut into four fingers on his left hand. “I just became the yadmeister,” he his band teacher in high school, Karr’s He needed 2½ hours of surgery, 70 quipped. first job after college was with the Chi- stitches and two metal pins to reattach That cottage business has since led cago Civic Orchestra. He took up his his digits, but he lost all sensation in to bigger, more ambitious projects, in- current position with the Louisville Or- his thumb and index finger, and 50 per- cluding work at his congregation, Tem- chestra in 1979. cent in his middle finger. ple Shalom – an honor for Karr. Keeping his music career after the “The surgeon told my wife that day But in his biggest project to date, accident would require more than that I would never play the bassoon Karr is building five pieces of bima fur- courage; it would take ingenuity as again,” Karr said, “and I was happy to niture for Congregation Beth David in well. prove him wrong.” Saratoga, California, on a project that “When it got to the point that I could So he did. Karr endured 26 weeks of has grown to include five pieces in to- move my fingers around a little bit, and therapy committed to rehabilitating tal. I had a friend that’s a metal worker, we Matt Karr finshes a sculpture in his worskhop at home. his hands. During that time, he wrote a After he retires from the orchestra, he hopes to devote “Initially it was just the ark doors,” rebuilt the bassoon to my needs,” Karr much of his time to wood sculpting. book, which he described as a balm for Karr said of the undertaking. “They said. “We literally rebuilt the left-hand OCTOBER 27, 2017 Y 7 HESHVAN 5778 Y Community 3

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WWW.JEWISHLOUISVILLE.ORG 4 Community Y OCTOBER 27, 2017 Y 7 HESHVAN 5778 Gray: Anti-Semitism a problem in Kentucky despite dearth of reports By Lee Chottiner a “six-figure” donation to build a Sili- Interim Editor con Valley command center to track, analyze and mitigate cyber hate speech In all of Kentucky, not a single an- and harassment. ti-Semitic incident was reported to the Meanwhile, she said the ADL plans Anti-Defamation League last year, and to invest substantial resources in “an- only one in 2015. ti-bias education” in schools. She met Sounds like anti-Semitism isn’t a with Jefferson County Public Schools problem in the Bluegrass State. Right? officials during her visit here and said Wrong, said Anita Gray, regional di- they were receptive to the project. rector of the ADL in Cleveland, whose Anti-Semitic incidents on college office covers Louisville. campuses increased from 90 in 2015 “That’s all that was reported to us,” to 108 in 2016, according to the ADL she told a crowd of 65 Monday, Sep- audit, but they rose even more dramat- tember 23, during a program at The J. ically – 106 percent – at non-Jewish Other incidents might be reported to elementary, middle and high schools, police, school administrators or other from 114 in 2015 to 235 in 2016. In the authorities. They just don’t percolate first quarter of 2017, 95 incidents were up to the ADL. reported. Some incidents go unreported alto- “We need to redouble our efforts gether. with young people in the elementary “I don’t believe there is one person in schools,” Gray said. “Our next gener- this room who believes there was one ation is an area where we are going anti-Semitic act [in Kentucky],” she to pour a lot of resources, because we said. need to.” The lack of reported incidents to her She said she spends 40 percent of her office suggests that anti-Semitic activ- time these days working on anti-bias ity is underreported here, Gray said, education. and that needs to change. Part of her job involves knowing the “When you have an issue, please, number and type of incidents in her please call Matt,” she implored the region, so ADL can respond appropri- crowd, referring to Jewish Community ately. (Some incidents, she said, don’t Relations Council Director Matt Gold- rise to the level of anti-Semitism and berg. simply reflect people who know little Anita Gray, regional director of the Anti-Defamation League, said few anti-Semitic incidents in Kentucky are being Anti-Semitism is spiking across the reported to her agency. She asked for help in changing that during a recent appearance in Louisville. (photo by about Jews.) country. According to the ADL’s annu- Tara Cocco) That means Gray relies on police, al audit, incidents in the United States schools and individuals to supply her rose 86 percent (541) for the first three Gray said, because they were intended swastika incident at North Oldham with reports. “I need help in having months of 2017, compared to the same to stoke fear and chaos in the Jewish High School. people step up.” quarter last year. world. The surge is why the ADL is about to Those figures include the bomb In greater Louisville alone, Commu- invest large sums of money to combat Want to help? threats phoned or emailed to JCCs na- nity is aware of at least four anti-Se- anti-Jewish sentiment on two battle- If you hear of, or are, a victim of tionwide, including Louisville’s. Even mitic acts this year: the bomb threat at grounds: the Internet and the schools. anti-Semitism, contact JCRC Direc- though the threats were made by a The J, the threatening calls to Temple Gray said the founder of eBay – tor Matt Goldberg at 502-238-2707 or Jewish teen in Israel, they still count, Shalom and Keneseth Israel, and the Pierre Omidyar, a Muslim – has made [email protected].

REBIRTH OF JUDAISM IN EASTERN EUROPE Home for the Holidays The stories of two young This holiday season visit our campus women from Budapest and help us celebrate our 150th anniversary. Sunday, November 5 Despite the ravages The J Patio Gallery of the Holocaust and communism, 5 p.m. Budapest, Hungary has one of the largest, (and youngest) Jewish communities in Eastern Europe, with more than 100,000 people.

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REGISTER ONLINE AT www.jewishlouisville.org/rebirth Visit mhky150.com/holidays OCTOBER 27, 2017 Y 7 HESHVAN 5778 Y Community 5 Law school symposium reflects on impact of Buchanan v. Warley The centennial of a landmark civil white-majority neighborhoods violated Nelson Chair in Local Government and cult to challenge continue to limit ac- rights case in Kentucky will be marked 14th amendment protections. Law and professor of law at the Univer- cess to equal housing opportunities.” next month with a symposium at the The symposium will explore current sity of Florida, and Laura Rothstein, Lars Smith, interim dean of the University of Louisville. racial injustices in land use, housing, professor of law at the Brandeis School Brandeis School of Law, will deliver The Brandeis School of Law will and environmental conditions, as well of Law, who also will touch on Louis the opening remarks. hold the program, titled “Racial Justice as the history of race and zoning in the Brandeis and how Louisville shaped The symposium is sponsored by the in Zoning: 100 Years after Buchanan,” United States and Louisville. It will his principles and values. Brandeis School of Law, with support on Friday, November 10. feature presentations by eight nation- The issues addressed by the sym- from the Caudill-Little Speakers Fund. The symposium will reflect on Bu- ally recognized scholars, four from the posium to continue be relevant in the The Anne Braden Institute for Social chanan v. Warley, which the Supreme University of Louisville and four from Jewish community, Rothstein said. Justice Research at the University of Court used as a vehicle to strike down other universities, as well as a presen- “Restrictive covenants and private Louisville is co-sponsoring. the Louisville’s race-based zoning or- tation on redlining in Louisville. deed restrictions were used to discrim- The symposium, free and open to the dinance decades before the civil rights The speakers include Jeana Dunlap, inate against racial minorities and public, includes a light breakfast at ap- movement of the 1950s and 60s. director of redevelopment strategies Jewish people,” she said. “While such proximately 8:30 a.m. and a lunch at The high court, which handed down for Louisville Forward; Michael Lens, restrictions were struck down as un- approximately 1 p.m., both on a first- its unanimous ruling on November 5, assistant professor of urban planning constitutional decades ago, housing come, first-served basis. To confirm at- 1917, held that the city’s prohibition at the UCLA Luskin School of Public practices with discriminatory effect tendance, contact Tracie Cole at tracie. on the sale of real property to blacks in Affairs; Michael Wolf, the Richard E. and illegal practices that may be diffi- [email protected] or 502-852-1230.

Czerkiewicz Louisville kids win national entrepreneur award Hailey Hertzman and Katie Vonder and Katie entered the Lemonade Day Haar, sixth graders at Kentucky Coun- National Entrepreneur of the Year honored at try Day School, were chosen as Lemon- competition. ade Day National Entrepreneurs of the Lemonade Day is a program that Vaad dinner Year (EOTY). teaches youth how to start, own and They won an all-expenses-paid trip operate their very own business – a to Houston to attend the Lemonade lemonade stand. More than 65,000 The Lou- Day National City Directors Confer- kids, mostly in grades K through 5, isville Vaad ence, where they were recognized pub- completed the 2017 National Lemon- HaKashruth licly for their sales success. ade Day program throughout the Unit- honored Accompanied by their parents, Hai- ed States and Canada. More than 1 its presi- ley and Katie shared their story and million kids have participated in Lem- dent, Jack met Michael Holthouse, National Lem- onade Day nationally over the past 10 Czerkiewicz, onade Day founder, as well as leaders years. during an Oc- from Lemonade Day’s National Head- “Hailey and Katie executed their tober 15 ko- quarters and cities throughout the business plan to perfection,” Steven United States. Gordon, Lemonade Day national pres- sher dinner Hailey Hertzman, left, and Katie Vonder Haar, winners at the Pointe. The girls generated over $570 in lem- of National Lemonade Day EOTY Award with Steven ident, said in a prepared statement. Czerk- onade sales on Louisville’s first Lem- Gordon, Lemonade Day national president. “They utilized the Lemonade Day cur- Jack Czerkiewicz iewicz re- onade Day on April 29. They donated Lodge. riculum and resources, and they cele- ceived the $330, a portion of their profits, to their After being named Louisville’s En- brated by spending, saving and sharing Chase Award for his outstanding designated charity partner, Cedar Lake trepreneurs of the Year in May, Hailey their success.” efforts in promoting kosher ob- servance in Louisville, and for his devotion to the Vaad. The award is named for the late Aaron Chase who played a key role in develop- ing the Vaad. The earlier you call, Czerkiewicz, in his acceptance speech, called for more opportu- nities to keep kosher in Louisville. the more we can help. Specifically, he cited a need for a kosher bakery here. • PAIN & SYMPTOM MANAGEMENT During his d’var Torah, Rabbi Simcha Snaid of Anshei Sfard re- minded the guests of the need for • HOSPICE & PALLIATIVE CARE a mikvah in Louisville. He said it is the obligation of the community • SPECIALIZED CARE FOR to pay for it. THE SERIOUSLY ILL Since the sale of Anshei Sfard is pending, the Vaad is working on plans to move the mikvah, cur- • GRIEF COUNSELING & rently on synagogue property, to a SPIRITUAL SUPPORT new location. • WE HONOR VETERANS PROGRAM We’re CPA strategists!

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What inspires you in provide new expe- periences are precisely what inspires Ed Hickerson your Jewish world. Is it family? tradi- riences. me Jewishly and what led me to a ca- Senior Director of Marketing, tion, G’milot Chasidim (good deeds)? Over the past reer in Jewish communal service. It is Communications & Engagement Justice? Torah? Summer camp? Food? two decades, new also the core work of building a strong Shayne Brill Israel? Or something else? Jewish initia- and vibrant Jewish community, con- The answers are as personal and tives, including necting people to others who will en- Tax deductible contributions may be sent to complex as each individual. 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From a corner of The J’s basketball Market Street to New York. There, he underwent a saying, ‘I can do that,’” Lapia recalled. court, during a pickup shirts-skins (wholesale), and series of operations that saved his leg. And he did. He began playing pickup game, Lansana Lapia drove for the he attended Adath But the story didn’t end there. Zlo- games in Manhattan. Dad signed him boards, his eyes fixed on the net and a Israel. tolow walked away from his position up him for sports camps. When they sure two points. But he nev- at Memorial Sloan-Kettering to spend moved to California, Lapia played in At the last second, though, without er imagined he more time with Lapia. They moved to high school. ever taking his eyes off the hoop, the would someday the East Bay of northern California “I just love to compete,” he said. 5-foot-8 point guard, originally from adopt a Muslim where he went into private practice He also briefly attended Marist Uni- Sierra Leone, passed the ball behind boy from West Af- and taught. versity and tried out for the basketball his back to a waiting teammate who rica – a story that And the Jewish man from Louisville team. took the shot. would generate adopted the Muslim child from Africa. Here in Louisville, Lapia hopes to re- Sweet play for a young man who, as national headlines They have been inseparable ever since. turn to school. He has an idea for be- a kid, came close to losing his left leg in Lee – and bring him to It wasn’t long before The New York coming a trainer, helping people to get the blood diamond civil war that con- Kentucky to live. Times picked up their story. Father and the most from themselves – physically, sumed his homeland. But more on that Chottiner But he did, and son were also featured in a segment on emotionally and spiritually. Clearly, he later. Lapia has changed his life. ABC’s 20/20. has some experience doing all three. Back on the court, Lapia, playing The story started in 2002. Zlotolow Not everyone has understood the More than anything, though, Lapia the game he loves, got back on defense was the head of dental service in the connection between the two. One of wants to coach basketball. Doctors right away, occasionally flashing a grin Department of Surgery at Memorial Zlotolow’s colleagues even called it “ir- back in New York may have saved his at the other players — shirt and skin Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New rational,” though other friends were- leg, but he understands that it probably alike. York, but through a foundation he more supportive. won’t hold up for long playing at the That’s what impresses Dr. Ian Zlo- co-founded, he also visited war zones Likewise, Lapia has often wondered level he expects from himself. tolow most about his son. around the globe, building prosthetics where he fits in here in an America that Coaching, he said, is a way to stay “He fits in any place,” the 72-year- for war victims who had lost ears, nos- is still largely divided along color lines. connected to the game. old retired dentist and expert on facial es or jaws. Nevertheless, Lapia, now 24, has “I love teaching what I’ve picked up,” prosthetics said. “No matter where we That’s why he traveled to Sierra Le- thrived in his new country. Bright and Lapia said. “I want to give it to another go, he fits in.” one that year, and how he met Lapia in eager to learn, his father boasted that who wants to develop his game. I want Now, Zlotolow, who grew up in Lou- a hospital. he learned to play chess in one week to see that talent come out.” isville, playing hoops on the same court The boy was 8 at the time (he thinks), as a boy, and he picked up English in Zlotolow, like any father, just wants as Lapia, hopes his adopted son will fit His mother had been murdered in the no time. to see his son happy. in here. They moved back less than five war and his siblings were taken away to He also writes poetry – with a rap- “I just want my kid to grow up and weeks ago looking for a safe communi- be child soldiers. As for Lapia, a snake per’s rhythm. not feel inferior – to be a solid contrib- ty in which to live. had bitten his leg. Doctors were pre- But his passion, to put it mildly, is utor,” he said. “He needs a break.” Zlotolow feels nostalgic about Lou- paring to amputate it above the knee, basketball. After his father showed him isville. A Highlands native, he said leaving him a cripple for life. how to use the remote one night in (Lee Chottiner is interim editor of Com- boys his age used to call the then-JCC Zlotolow, who quickly felt a connec- their Greenwich Village apartment, La- munity.) “home.” Outside the center, his par- tion to Lapia, wouldn’t have that. He pia found a Lakers-Spurs game on TV. ents, like many Jews, ran a store on obtained a medical visa to bring him “I just remember watching that and

What inspires you? This is our theme globe. We look forward to working with conversations. Take a few minutes and Wagner for the 2018 Federation annual cam- JHFE as they continue to make grants find out what inspires others. continued from previous page paign. This year, you can express what to enhance Jewish life in Louisville and inspires you by joining in the campaign the region. (Sara Klein Wagner is president and While we tend to use numbers to and inspiring others. There is no better time in Jewish CEO of the Jewish Community of Lou- measure our communal success; how Join our co-chairs Madeline and Louisville to have meaningful Jewish isville.) many people are served? How many Jerry Abramson and Faina and Ariel participate? The true impact plays Kronenberg, on Sunday, October 29, at out over months and years and even The J for our Campaign Opening from decades. We may never see the most 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Our work re- Goose creek meaningful or subtle differences in the mains as critical as ever. lives we change. A few years ago, be- Over the high holidays, many people Diner fore her daughter graduated from high asked me what the infusion of $150 school, a friend shared a photo from million in new funds received by the 1993 of a group of young Jewish moms Jewish Heritage Fund for Excellence with their toddlers sitting under the will mean for the community? Do we tree in the JCC family park for Mom- still need an annual campaign? my and Me Camp. Little did they know Without a doubt, this is wonderful how close their families would become news for the good work it might fund over the years or how much they would for generations, and yes! We will still need the campaign. As stakeholders experience in Jewish Louisville. Their Of equal or greater value. relationships are still strong today. The and participants, it is crucial to our Not good with any other offers or discounts. true impact of introducing young fam- Jewish future. Must present coupon at time of purchase. ilies could never have been truly mea- The campaign will continue to pro- [email protected] Expires 11/30/17 sured from a snapshot in time 24 years vide the funds needed for our core www.weisberglouisvillehomes.com ago. My inspiration continues to come needs including caring for the vul- Dine In Only from every engagement we provide and nerable, educating people of all ages Mon.-Th. 11-9 PM the possibility of where it may lead. and supporting Jewish life around the Fri. 11-9:30 PM Sat. 8-9:30 PM Sun. 9-8 PM 8 Community Y OCTOBER 27, 2017 Y 7 HESHVAN 5778 Conservative movement doubles down on intermarriage ban By JTA are split on the issue: the Reform those that are interfaith, to explore Ju- have a commitment to Jewish law and movement allows intermarriage and daism together with us.” Jewish marriage. How do we create a NEW YORK – The Conservative the Orthodox prohibits it. The October 18 letter echoes that language that acknowledges both of movement will maintain its ban on Conservative Judaism aims to main- language. these realities as well as a commitment rabbis performing interfaith marriages tain fealty to traditional Jewish law “We all know that intermarriage is a to welcome those Jews and families to while seeking to welcome couples who while remaining relevant to the mod- loving choice people make in an open journey Jewishly on this path?” are already intermarried, according to ern world. Its rabbis are prohibited and accepting society,” Wernick told a new letter signed by the movement’s from officiating at or attending inter- JTA. “As rabbis and leaders, we also four leaders. marriages, but recently the movement The letter, published the week of has taken steps to welcome intermar- October 18 and addressed to the cen- ried couples both before and after the trist movement’s clergy, educators and wedding. This year, the movement’s VOA visitors leaders, follows a summer when a few synagogues voted to allow non-Jews as prominent Conservative rabbis an- members. nounced that they would begin officiat- But several of the movement’s rab- ing at intermarriages. It does not repre- bis have begun officiating at intermar- sent a change in the movement’s policy riages, arguing that the movement has or practice of Jewish law. not gone far enough in embracing the “We affirm the traditional practice spouses of many young Jews. Last De- of reserving rabbinic officiation to two cember, Rabbi Seymour Rosenbloom Jews,” the letter reads, adding that the of Philadelphia was expelled from the movement’s leaders “are equally ada- Rabbinical Assembly umbrella group mant that our clergy and communities for performing intermarriages. In go out of their way to create multiple June, the Conservative-ordained clergy opportunities for deep and caring rela- at B’nai Jeshurun, an influential, non- tionships between the couple and the denominational New York synagogue, rabbi, the couple and the community, announced that they would begin per- all in the context of welcome and love forming intermarriages. So did Rabbi that extends well before the moment of Amichai Lau-Lavie, who heads the ex- the wedding and well beyond it too.” perimental congregation Lab/Shul in The letter was written by Rabbi New York. Bradley Artson, dean of the Ziegler Conservative leaders responded at School of Rabbinic Studies in Los An- the time by reaffirming their opposi- geles, and co-signed by Arnold Eisen, tion to intermarriage while pledging the chancellor of the Jewish Theolog- to respect and welcome intermarried ical Seminary; Rabbi Julie Schonfeld, couples. CEO of the Conservative Rabbinical “We believe – and the data confirm Seminary; and Rabbi Steven Wernick, – that by far the most effective path CEO of the United Synagogue of Con- toward building a Jewish future is to servative Judaism. strengthen Jewish identity, beginning Since 2000, more than 70 percent with the Jewish family,” read a June of non-Orthodox Jews have married statement from the Jewish Theological non-Jewish partners, according to the Seminary. “This is also the path which Seventh and eighth graders from The Temple and LBSY religious schools recently visited the Volunteers of America Pew Research Center’s 2013 study of Torah and tradition command. JTS Family Emergency Shelter near Old Louisville. The students spend time with children there, learning firsthand American Jewry. The other major Jew- will in coming months expand our ef- about homelessness and the work that VOA does. (photo provided by Rabbi David Ariel-Joel) ish denominations in the United States forts to welcome all families, including OCTOBER 27, 2017 Y 7 HESHVAN 5778 Y Community 9

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Warm clothing, books, games, arts Sherri Snelling and crafts, toys and other items are CEO and Founder of the Caregiving Club being collected so Jewish children of families in need in Louisville may have a happy Hanukkah. FREE EVENT! INCLUDES LUNCH Community members are asked to November 13 12–4pm participate in the annual Hanukkah Helpers program by shopping for new The Olmsted – 3701 Frankfort Avenue 2821 Klempner Way items for children which their parents Louisville, KY 40205 have requested. The week of October Sherri Snelling is an expert on America’s phone | 502-452-6341 23rd, paper dreidels listing requested 65 million family caregivers, with special fax | 502-452-6718 items will be available at Keneseth emphasis on how to help caregivers balance website | jfcslouisville.org Israel, Temple Shalom, and JFCS. “self-care” while caring for a loved one. JFCS FOOD PANTRY Gifts should be returned unwrapped, Her book, A Cast of Caregivers – Celebrity along with the paper dreidel, to SUGGESTIONS FOR SEPTEMBER Temple Shalom or JFCS by November Stories to Help You Prepare to Care, includes • Stuffing mix • Turkey grave mix 27th. Tax-deductible contributions interviews with celebrities who’ve been caregivers, • Cranberry sauce • Instant potatoes also are being collected and should as well as expert advice on a range of • Heavy-duty aluminum foil be made payable to Jewish Family caregiving topics. She is recognized as one of the Top 10 & Career Services. Remember, donations can be made at influencers on Alzheimer’s disease by Sharecare, the online your local synagogue. health and wellness site created by Dr. Mehmet Oz. Food must be donated in original packaging before the expiration date. Monetary donations Reservations required. Contact Mauri Malka at: may also be made to the Sonny & Janet Meyer Family Food Pantry Fund. Contact 502-452-6341 or [email protected] Kim Toebbe at 502-452-6341, ext. 103.

CAREER SERVICES SUPPORT GROUPS JUMPSTART YOUR November 7, 4pm JOB SEARCH Caregiver Support Group A four-session workshop to help individuals Meets on the first Tuesday of the month develop their own strategic job-search plan. at Thomas Jefferson Unitarian Church, 4936 Brownsboro Rd. Contact Naomi Malka at November 8, 9, 15, 16 10am – 12pm 502-452-6341, ext. 249. Workshop Highlights November 10, 2pm • Develop a strategic job search plan Alzheimer’s Caregiver • Create an accomplishment-driven resume Support SSPGroup Meets on the second Friday of the month Get your resume to the top of the stack • at Jewish Family & Career Services. Contact • Communicate on social/professional networks Kim Toebbe at 502-452-6341, ext. 103. • Master interview skills November 9, 1pm Parkinson’s Caregiver Support Group Meets on the second Thursday of the month at Jewish Family & Career Services. Contact Connie Austin at 502-452-6341, ext. 305. November 15, 10am Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Meets on the third Wednesday of every month at Kenwood Elementary 7420 Justan Avenue. Contact Jo Ann Kalb at 502-452-6341, ext. 335.

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Everyone has a role to ensure our communities are safe places for children to grow and thrive. JFCS partners with Kosair Charities and 35 other local organizations to promote child abuse prevention and intervention. Visit www.faceitabuse.org to learn how you can help. 10 Community Y OCTOBER 27, 2017 Y 7 HESHVAN 5778 Many ways exist to cope with holiday stress; here are some By Rabbi Nadia Siritsky Our real lives rarely match up to the you can’t control kyOne health emergency departments. For Community vision of perfection, the abundance of them. You can We also have a Lexington assessment joy and relationship satisfaction that is only control your and referral center open Monday-Fri- (Editor’s note: Kelly Gillooly, director pictured in movies, commercials and own reactions. day from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Our Lady behavioral health outreach at Kentuc- social media. Such a disconnect can Don’t overbook of Peace provides a full continuum of kyOne Health, contributed to this piece.) aggravate our moods, especially if we yourself or stay care for those suffering from depres- already feel down because of the lack longer than you sion, including inpatient hospitaliza- As we reach the end of October, of sunlight and a predisposition for would like. Ulti- tion, partial hospitalization and inten- we also begin the Hebrew month of Seasonal Affective Disorder. mately, if we try to sive outpatient programs. Cheshvan – often called Mar Cheshvan, But don’t dwell on what the holidays repress our feel- We also offer a free support group in which literally means the bitter month are supposed to be like and how you’re ings, they are like- partnership with the National Alliance of Cheshvan. supposed to feel. Identify someone you ly to come out un- on Mental Illness Louisville, on Tues- One might think that this bitterness can turn to. Don’t be afraid or embar- Rabbi Nadia expectedly in ways days, from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., at 4414 may be a reference to the weather. rassed to ask for help. Everyone needs Siritsky we will regret. It Churchman Ave. All are welcome. However, rabbinic tradition teaches support from time to time. is better to try to Thanksgiving is a time to be grateful. that Cheshvan itself is bitter. It is a sad For those experiencing a holiday for plan ahead, ensuring that we can also Indeed, research shows that writing month because there are no holidays the first time without loved ones who schedule something fun for ourselves – in a gratitude journal, if only to give that fall within it. have recently passed, it’s OK to give a massage perhaps, or a long walk with thanks for the gift of life every day, can How ironic that, for most people, it yourself permission to grieve – to feel a friend. be a form of healing. The holiday sea- is not a lack of holidays that makes us joy, sadness and anger. These feelings Trying to please everyone, except son is a time filled with miracles. feel down, but rather, holidays them- are normal. Instead of using substanc- for one’s self, will ultimately please no Chanukah celebrates the story of selves. Preparing for Thanksgiving and es to avoid them, try remembering as a one. The biblical commandment to how a little oil, barely enough to last Chanukah, many of us begin to feel means of healing. Keeping a journal or “love one’s neighbor as one’s self” im- one night, managed to last for eight – “winter blues.” As the weather begins setting aside a time to remember loved plies that we should work to be loving thereby filling the darkness with light. to turn, many people struggling with ones can help, so can general self-care toward one’s self. The Talmud reminds This coming holiday season, may each financial troubles, illness or grief may behavior such as exercise, prayer and us: “If I am not for myself, who will be of us find comfort in the light that sur- begin to feel “holiday stress.” meditation, proper nutrition and hy- for me? If I am only for myself, what rounds us, and may we come to see We often have a Norman Rockwel- dration and, of course, sleep. am I? And if not now, when?” Perhaps, that this light is brighter than we ever lian vision of what holidays should be. If some relatives trigger stress, then reaching out to others might be help- dreamed. Visions of the ideal Thanksgiving or it is best to find ways to avoid them. If ful, or volunteering. Chanukah, with family gathered and seeing particular aunts, uncles or cous- Our Lady of Peace offers no-charge (Rabbi Nadia Siritsky is vice president filled with joy and gratitude, may make ins only results in quarreling, then try assessments 24/7 in our assessment of mission at KentuckyOne Health.) us feel inadequate. calling them instead. Just know that and referral center and all Kentuc- D’VAR TORAH God or people – which comes first? What’s a patriarch to do? By Rabbi David Ariel-Joel of circumcision he had at age 99. Abraham. one, but in verse For Community Abraham is sitting at the entrance to Now, the drama really begins, a great two, Abraham, his tent, in the heat of the day. He is story with an important lesson for in effect, says to The first Torah portion this month is tired, weary and hurting, and it is very us all. We read the first two verses of God, “You have Vayera. It begins when Abraham is re- hot. chapter 18: to wait. Hold that cuperating from his brit, the covenant At this point, God arrives to visit “The Eternal appeared to Abraham thought, I have near the great trees of Mamre while he guests, and that is was sitting at the entrance to his tent more important in the heat of the day. Abraham looked than You.” CenterStage & Jake Latts Present up and saw three men standing nearby. Abraham, ac- When he saw them, he hurried from the cording to Mai- entrance of his tent to meet them and monides and to bowed low to the ground.” Rabbi David Ariel-Joel our sages, teaches What is the meaning of the first us that our moral verse? obligations toward other human be- God appeared before Abraham; this ings surpass our religious duties vis- is a beginning of a revelation. We do a-vis the Divine. Human beings come not know the content of the revelation, before God. but we are expecting words of Torah, a Abraham made a choice when he commandment, a teaching and a cove- faced the dilemma of what comes first: nant stronger than the one in the flesh God, or hospitality toward strangers? that Abraham just made. God or relating to a fellow human be- And what is the meaning of the sec- ing? ond verse? What happens here? The choice made by our first patri- God appears before Abraham at the arch overshadows our history and our exact same moment when the three tradition. Abraham teaches us what is strangers appear. Abraham sees the truly important in life, what truly mat- three men and understands that there ters. People always come first, we learn is a conflict here. What will Abraham from Abraham; God comes second. choose to focus on? Listening to the Being Jewish is very special; Judaism revelation from God – to the important is a unique tradition. It’s not so much Divine message we are all waiting to about being part of a faith community hear – or the three strangers that sud- or a religion as it is about belonging to FIRST-ROUND AUDITIONS denly appeared? a people. What is Abraham going to do? Today, many Jews consider them- SUNDAY, FEB. 11, 2018 | 3-6 P.M. Let’s look at the interpretation and selves secular; they see being Jewish as February 8-alternative auditions. Call 502-238-2709 to make arrangements. lesson that the greatest rabbi in our being part of the people of Israel. Belief history, Maimonides, learns from these in God and how I express this belief, two verses. is a different matter that defines what Young performers, ages 6-18, take the stage, Maimonides, in his book of Jewish stream of Judaism I belong to. It does competing for over $2,000 in cash and prizes! law, the first codex of Jewish law in his- not determine whether I am Jewish or tory, says: not. “The reward one receives for accom- We learned from Abraham, the first Registration Fee: $15 per person, $5 each additional act panying guests is greater than all of the Hebrew in history, that the most im- others. This is a statute which Abraham portant thing is people. People come Registration Fee after Jan. 1, 2018: $20 our Patriarch instituted and the path first, before everything, including God. of kindness which he would follow. He Live Grand Finale: Sunday, March 25, 2018 would feed wayfarers, provide them with (Rabbi David Ariel-Joel is a senior rabbi drink, and accompany them. Showing at The Temple.) hospitality for guests surpasses re- ceiving the Divine Presence, as Gene- (Shabbat candles should be lit on the REGISTER IN ADVANCE: sis 18:2 states: ‘Abraham looked up and following nights: October 27, 6:30; No- www.CenterStageJCC.org/talent or call 502-238-2709 saw three men standing nearby.’” vember 3, 6:22; November 10, 5:15; No- So God appears to Abraham in verse vember 17, 5:10; November 24, 5:06.) OCTOBER 27, 2017 Y 7 HESHVAN 5778 Y Community 11

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Jewish Louisvillians gathered at the Harbor Lawn, downtown, Sunday, October 1, for the 40th Hunger Walk – renamed the Hunger Walk/Run & Row to reflect the expanded slate of events to support Dare to Care in Louisville. Three teams representing Jewish Louisville, Keneseth Israel, Team Food Chain (The Temple) and the Jewish Community of Louisville, took part in the 5K walk/run along the waterfront. The event began as an interfaith fundraiser, co-founded by Rabbi Herbert Waller, and has since raised millions of dollars to stem hunger in the Derby City. This year’s goal was $100,000-plus. Jewish Family & Career Services, which partners with Dare to Care through its own food pantry, ran a booth at the event where kids and adults could make cards for children in need as well as visors. Established in 1969, Dare to Care partners with nearly 300 local social service agencies – food pantries, shelters and emergency kitchens – to distribute food in Louisville. In the past year, Dare to Care and its partners provided 19.9 million meals. (photos by Lee Chottiner) OCTOBER 27, 2017 Y 7 HESHVAN 5778 Y Community 13 PICTURE THIS: NEVER AGAIN

The public got its chance to see Never Again, the traveling exhibit of Holocaust-themed murals created by gifted students at the Western Kentucky University VAMPY program, Sunday, September 24. They were also treated to a video clip of an upcoming program about the exhibit being produced by KET. The murals were on a three-city tour made possible by grants from the Jewish Heritage Fund for Excellence. The Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts and the Jewish Community of Louisville also sponsored the exhibit. (photos by William Beasley)

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By Bruce Snyder incentive, so (the scholarship) helps.” For Community In the end, she said, the investment was worth it. There was a time when Elizabeth Da- “It is an investment in your child’s vis would describe herself as shy, anx- summer, and their religious experienc- ious and afraid of new challenges. es. It makes you open your eyes. If they No more. These days she calls herself are willing to invest in my child (with a confident young woman. the scholarships), then I am willing to Sure, she is maturing like any aver- spend this money.” age teenager, but Elizabeth, 14, also Sponsored by the Jewish Federation. credits her experience in the One Hap- JCL President and CEO Sara Wagner py Camper program. thinks One Happy Camper is a won- “I would be in a totally different derful way for Jews to connect socially mindset and point of view, and have and spiritually. so much stress and anger if I didn’t “One Happy Camper receives funds have this camp,” she said. “I have best each year from the Federation Annu- friends here at home, but my camp al Campaign,” Wagner said. “I cannot friends are my best friends also.” think of a better way to invest in our One Happy Camper is a scholarship Jewish children than an immersive program that emphasizes the camping Jewish experience with friends and experience with Jewish customs and former campers as their role models.” lifestyle. Just about all the campers, Elizabeth’s mother, Sally Davis, went counselors and staff are Jewish. through the One Happy Camper pro- At camp, Shabbat is considered the gram when she was a teenager. She is highlight of the week, according to happy that Elizabeth embraced, too. Elizabeth. “Every Friday night, we all “She’s a chip off the old block,” Da- put on nice clothes, and we sing and Louisville campers mug for the camera at Camp GUCI in Zionsville, Indiana. One Happy Camper makes it possible vis said. “I have wonderful memories. dance, and have Shabbat dinners.” for kids like these to enjoy the camping experience. I grew as a person and it made me These are cherished experiences, “I heard almost immediately your she left for camp. “I wasn’t sure I’d stronger. Elizabeth comes home from she explained. “People who don’t go to daughter’s going to want to stay four be comfortable going away for two camp so refreshed and rejuvenated, camp won’t understand how much all weeks,” Geller said. “She would have weeks,” she said, “but when I got there, it’s a wonderful experience for her and this means to me.” stayed four weeks if we had let her be- I loved it.” she has grown so much with both her Hundreds of camps across North cause she did not want to return home. One Happy Camper is open to stu- Judaism and independence…. It’s the America participate in the program. It was a community there, like a sec- dents who are entering first-through- best gift I could have given her.” Eliz- Parents can choose one in their region ond family.” 12th grade. The camps can be pricey, so abeth agreed. or one that emphasize specific interests The experiences Rose had at camp scholarships are available for first time “To be honest, it wasn’t what I ex- – 150 in all – such as traveling, sports, have stayed with her. campers. Those who go for four weeks pected,” she said. “This camp was al- service or traditional camping. “When we say prayers together, it or more can apply for $1,000 grants. most magical. I love camp. When I Most overnight camp sessions are makes me feel happy that we could all For two-week programs, $700-dollar think about it, it makes me smile.” two or four weeks. be together,” she said. “Where we live, scholarship are available. Tracy Geller sent her 10-year-old there aren’t that many Jewish people, “It is a leap of faith,” Geller said. “You Want to apply? daughter, Rose, to camp this past sum- so I was really excited to go. I was hap- don’t know if it’s going to work out, you For a list of camps, and locations, mer thanks to the program. Since it py I could be around a lot of Jewish don’t know if your kid is going to love visit jewishcamp.org/one-happy-camp- was Rose’s first experience, they de- people.” it. Some people are not willing to make er or contact Mary Jean Timmel at the cided to take things slow and opt for a She admitted to being nervous when that expensive investment without an JCL, 502-238-2722 two-week session.

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JLI Jewish history debate series Storyteller at AJ family service Musician in residence at Temple Entrance is free with The Temple The Jewish Learning Institute is Noa Baum, an award-winning Israe- The Temple will hold its Musician Brotherhood and refreshments will be starting a class consisting of six de- li storyteller, will be at Adath Jeshurun in Residence Weekend with Danny served following the afternoon hike. bates on Jewish questions grounded in Saturday, November 4. Maseng Friday, November 17. RSVP by Friday, November 2, to 502- the past, Great Debates in Jewish His- She will read at the Shabbat morn- Maseng will be at a Rabbis Shabbat 423-1818 along with lunch requests. tory. ing service at 9:30 a.m. and the Short Dinner in his honor at 6 p.m. followed The debates will address questions & Sweet Family Service at 10:30 a.m. by services, which he will lead. He also Temple to hold movie night surrounding the Dead Sea Scrolls, the She also will be the Shabbat Scholar will hold a Havdalah concert Saturday, The Temple members will gather for suicide by the defenders of Masada, the following the Kiddush lunch. The com- November 16, at 7 p.m., and finish the a monthly movie night with pizza and Maimonidean controversy the renewal munity is invited. weekend by teaching an Israeli poetry soda Tuesday, November 14, at 6:30 of the Sanhedrin, the rise of Chasidism and music class Sunday at 10 a.m. p.m. Annie Hall will be screened. RSVP and Separation of Church and State. KI to hold healing service Dinner is $5 for adults; kids under 12 to The Temple at 502-423-1818. The course, which is open the public, is Keneseth Israel Cantor Sharon eat free. RSVP by Wednesday, Novem- designed to appeal to people at all lev- Hordes will hold a healing service Sun- ber 15, by calling 502-423-1818. Jewish studies classes at Temple els of knowledge, including those with day, November 5, at 2 p.m. for people The Temple’s Jewish studies classes no prior background in Jewish learn- struggling with illness or other life Temple Shalom No Shush Shabbat Mondays through May 2018. ing. challenges. The next No Shush Shabbat will be Rabbi David Ariel-Joel teaches The Visit myJLI.com to register or con- Myra Goldman, nursing education Friday, November 17 at Temple Sha- Great Women of the Bible at 7 p.m. tact Rabbi Avrohom Litvin, who the consultant at the Kentucky Board of lom at 6:30 p.m. Hebrew language classes are held at 7 lead the class, at rabbi@chabadky. Nursing, will speak at the program The community is invited to the ser- p.m. com. about health concerns for people over vice that is particularly suitable for Rabbi Gaylia R. Rooks will teach an 40. children and families. Rabbi Beth Ja- intermediate Hebrew class on the Pirke Raising Jewish Children class The service is free, and a wine and cowitz Chottiner and Benji Berlow will Avot at 7 p.m. (No Hebrew knowledge The Temple has started a six-week se- cheese buffet will follow. RSVP to lead the PowerPoint service. Call Tem- is required). ries parenting classes, Raising Jewish [email protected] or 502-459- ple Shalom at 502-458-4739 for details. Rabbi Joe Rooks Rapport will teach Children. 2780. the advanced Hebrew study circle, at 8 The class covers independent topics. Temple Brotherhood lectures p.m. Missing one will not impact learning in JFCS to hold Fall FUNdraiser The Temple Brotherhood will begin All rabbis will teach Basic Judaism another, the goal being to provide prac- Jewish Family & Career Services a lecture series Wednesday, November at 8 p.m. Holy days and festival will be tical ideas for raising children with a supporters will eat at BJ’s restaurant, 1, with Gabe Lefkowitz, Louisville Or- addressed. positive Jewish identity. 7900 Shelbyville Road, Oxmoor Center, chestra concertmaster and composer Classes run from 9:45 to 11:30 a.m. Thursday, November 9, from 11 a.m. to of video game music. A dinner at the Temple Scholars Program restarts on Sundays (October 29 and Novem- 10 p.m. Klein Center at 7 p.m. will precede the The Temple Scholars Program, ber 5, 12, 19) to coincide with religious Twenty percent of dine in or takeout event. which runs through May 2018, is offer- school. Breakfast is included and basic food and soft beverage sales will be do- The dinner and lecture are free to ing two history courses this year. class format will include instruction, nated to JFCS. Diners must present a Temple Brotherhood members and lec- Rabbi David Ariel-Joel will teach reflection questions/activity, informal printed flyer to the server, which can be ture series subscribers. RSVP at 502- “1917, 1947, 1967: The Legacy of the discussion, and wrap-up. downloaded at jfcslouisville.org. 423-1818 by October 31. Past & The Future of Modern Israel” Planned topics include Ages & Stag- from 9:30 to 10:35 a.m. es (incorporating Judaism into our Hebrew classes at AJ Temple Brotherhood to take a hike Rabbi Joe Rooks Rapport will teach daily lives at all ages of your child’s Adath Jeshurun offers beginning and The Temple Brotherhood will spon- A History of the Jewish People in 36 development), Tackling the Service intermediate Hebrew on Sundays at sor its fall hike Sunday November 5, Objects from 10:50 a.m. to noon. (learning some of the basics), Making 10:30 a.m. at the Bernheim Arboretum and Re- A Home Jewish (ideas for making your Deborah Slosberg teaches the class- search Forest. Carpools will leave The home look, smell, and sound Jewish), es, which are free and open to the com- Temple at 12:15. See AROUND TOWN on page 17 The Jewish Calendar (breakdown of munity. The next sessions will be No- various seasons and holidays) and An vember 12 and 19. Contact Slosberg at Extended Jewish Family (creating a [email protected] or 502- sense of belonging to a wider Jewish 458-5359. community). Cindy Schwartz and Jessica Spring- AJ Spiritual Pragmatism group er. Child coordinate the class. Care is Holistic psychiatrist Dr. Courtney available with a reservation. The class Snyder and business & leadership ad- is open to the community. Sign up by visor Marty Snyder will next facilitate calling The Temple at 502-423-1818. their spiritual pragmatism discussion group Sundays, November 12 and 19, Anshei Sfard Shabbos Luncheon from 9:45 to 11 a.m. The topics are re- Anshe Sfard will hold its Shabbos spectively “The ego is a veil between Luncheon Saturday, Oct. 28. Shachris humans and God.” and “Gratitude – will begin at 9 a.m. followed by the lun- The Parent of All Virtues.” This group is cheon at noon. open to the community. Visit adathje- RSVP to the shul office at 502-451- shurun.com/spiritualpragmatism. 3122 x 0 or email the office at carla@ ansheisfard.com by Wednesday, Oct. AJ hosts packing party for charity 25. There is no charge. Adath Jeshurun will host a packing party for its community outreach pro- Anshei Sfard Knit & Qvell Circle gram, Brown Bag Blessings, Sunday, The next Knit & Qvell Circle at An- November 12, from 10 a.m. to noon. shei Sfard will meet Thursday, No- Those present will pack lunches for vember 2, at 1 p.m, in the synagogue homeless shelters with veterans. The library. event is a joint-effort with St. Andrew’s All knitted/crocheted items are do- Episcopal Church. There is no cost to nated to the Jefferson County Public participate. Visit adathjeshurun.com/ Schools Clothes Closet. Contact Toby brownbagblessings to sign up. Horvitz 502-458-7108 or Anshei Sfard at 502-451-3122 x 0 for details. Teacher of the Year at Temple Shalom Ron Skillern, the 2017 Kentucky KI stages Shabbat Unplugged Teacher of the Year, will speak at the Keneseth Israel will hold its next next Temple Shalom Men’s Club Break- monthly Shabbat Unplugged program fast Series Sunday, November 12, at 10 Friday, November 3. a.m. Dinner, catered by Chef Sasha Chack, An expert in Holocaust education for will follow Friday night services, which teenagers, Skillern is best known for begins at 6 p.m. There is also a tisch the Nazi Germany and Holocaust edu- after dinner, with singing of zmirot and cation class he developed for the sum- niggunim, Torah talk and storytelling. mer gifted student program at Western Cost is $5 per person ($20 maximum Kentucky University. He has employed per family). RSVP to 502-459-2780 or innovative techniques to convey the [email protected]. Online pay- facts about the Holocaust, including ments can be made at kenesethisra- the Never Again murals that were re- el.com. (Click “pay” at the top of the cently exhibited at The J. page.) A $5 donation is requested. Call Tem- ple Shalom at 502-458-4739 by Novem- ber 10 for reservations. 16 Community Y OCTOBER 27, 2017 Y 7 HESHVAN 5778 NEWS & NEWSMAKERS Rabbi, ‘Transparent’ connected with the show to speak here. tering themselves.” al Hospital in Memphis in 1997 and a A producer of Transparent, Zackary Launched in 2015, LD bills itself as critical care resi- consultant speaks here Drucker, was at UofL on October 17 to a news site focused on telling Louis- dency at The Uni- Rabbi Susan Goldberg, script con- address the challenges and advances ville’s story in an authentic positive versity Hospital sultant for the critically acclaimed TV of increasing transgender visibility in way through its people, organizations, in Cincinnati in series, Transparent, will be in Louis- contemporary media. businesses and neighborhoods. 1998. ville Sunday, November 12, to speak The event is free, but reservations The site underwent a redesign for The Dallas cam- about the show’s spiritual elements. are requested by emailing ranen.omer- about year. It was readable online pus has more than The Jewish [email protected]. during the upgrades, but new content 160 third- and Heritage Fund In addition to JHFE, UofL’s compar- wasn’t being added. fourth-year phar- for Excellence is ative humanities department also is “With more than a year of data we macy students sponsoring Gold- sponsoring the program. learned that our long-form feature sto- and postgraduate berg, who will ries about people, places and organiza- residents. speak at 1 p.m. tions is what readers focused on, and Steven Pass that day in the Tiell, JFCS featured in that’s what we enjoyed doing most,” Chao Auditorium, October LBF story said its publisher, John Guthrie, in a Hiudt to Ekstrom Library, Judy Freundlich Tiell, executive di- prepared statement. join Camp Livingston on the University rector of the Jewish Family & Career LD can read at LouisvilleDistilled. of Louisville cam- Services, was the subject of September com. administration Joseph “Joey” Hiudt, a Camp Living- pus. The title of 29 story in Louisville Business First. ston alumnus, has been named its new Rabbi Susan Goldberg her talk is “In the The story, “The kinds of things we assistant director of programming and Wilderness: The do relate to peo- IU Southeast lecturer development. Spiritual Journey of ‘Transparent.’” ple from birth to feted for excellence Starting as a camper in 1998, Hiudt She will talk about how the show has death” (a quote Michael Jackman, a poet, short story has spent 11 summers at Livingston. grappled with portraying modern Jew- by Tiell), explains writer and senior lecturer in English at His four brothers, mother and father ish life as well as raising the profile of the scope of JFCS Indiana University Southeast in New also went there. transgender people in popular culture. services beyond Albany, was recently inducted into the A University of Cincinnati graduate Transparent, which premiered in family and career school’s Faculty Academy for Excel- with a degree in sports management, 2014 on Amazon, is the story of a Los counseling. lence in Teaching (FACET). Hiudt has been living in Scottsdale, Ar- Angeles family coping with the news It also describes Jackman’s poetry, fiction, and cre- izona, where he worked in youth pro- that its father and husband, Morton Tiell’s person- ative nonfiction has appeared many graming management in both for-prof- Pfefferman, played by Jeffrey Tambor, al take on social journals and magazines, including it and non-profit settings with children is transgender. work, outlines the Jewish Currents, from a wide variety of backgrounds. The main characters in the series are achievements of The Louisville Re- Judy Freundlich Tiell “There is no denying that growing up Jewish and the themes it addresses are her agency and view, The Merton at Camp Livingston helped in shaping culturally Jewish. contains a Q&A with her. Seasonal, Motif my Jewish identity and the person I am Transparent won a Golden Globe “One of our beliefs,” Tiell is quoted Anthology, A Nar- today,” Hiudt said in a prepared state- Award in 2015 for best television se- as saying, “is that by serving the entire row Fellow, The ment. ries, and Tambor won for best actor in community, we’re helping to heal the New Sound, New a television series that same year. world, which is a very important Jew- Southerner, Poeti- A former dancer-choreographer, ish value.” ca and Scribblers Teen makes high Goldberg is now a spiritual leader at on the Roof. the Wilshire Boulevard Temple in Los He has also school honor society Amy Niren, a junior at Atherton High Angeles. Jewish editor at work had stories run School, has recently been accepted into She is the second of two speakers on various pub- on relaunched LD Michael Jackman Rho Kappa National Honor Society. Melanie Wolkoff Wachsman is the lic radio stations This organization recognizes excel- managing editor of the newly re- and shows, including NPR’s The Savvy lence in the field of social studies. In launched, redesigned Louisville Dis- Traveler and Louisville Public Radio. addition, Amy won a third-place rib- tilled, a weekly local online magazine. Jackman also was nominated for the bon at the Kentucky State Fair for her LD’s new design is intended to pres- Chancellor’s Diversity Award, which is pastel self-portrait. ent stories in the best format no matter given to faculty or staff members for Amy and her family are members of the device on which they’re being read. exceptional performance in promot- Temple Shalom. The new site also will focus more on ing and enhancing diversity of the IU long-form stories. Southeast campus. “We wanted the He is also a co-advisor to IU South- Israeli author to speak design to better east Jewish Student Union (currently reflect our mis- inactive) and is part of the New Alba- at Temple on West Bank Nir Baram, a critically acclaimed sion of telling the ny-based Hoosier Havurah. Israeli author and journalist who has stories of those traveled extensively on the West Bank, working to make will speak at The Temple Friday, Octo- our city a better Pass named pharmacy ber 27, during Shabbat services. Louisville and to Baram’s book, build connections dean at Texas Tech Steven Pass, son of Barbara and A Land Without through those sto- Myron Pass, has been named region- Border (2016), ries,” Wachsman al dean for the Texas Tech University describes his one- Melanie Wolkoff said in a prepared Health Sciences Center School of Phar- year journey into Wachsman statement. macy campus in Dallas. the West Bank She is a member A professor in the Department of and East Jerusa- of Adath Jeshurun. Pharmacy Practice, Pass has been the lem. During his The redesign also includes the intro- School of Pharmacy’s vice chair for res- journey, Baram duction of a new logo, done in teal to idency programs since 2011. met a variety of represent clarity, idealism, creativity, He earned his doctorate of pharma- people: religious compassion, self-sufficiency – words, cy from the University of Kentucky in and secular set- according to LD, that sum up a city fo- 1996 before completing a pharmacy Nir Baram tlers with differ- cused on “bettering each other by bet- practice residency at Baptist Memori- ent beliefs, Pales- tinians who never met a Jew, political leaders and businessmen. Born in Jerusalem in 1976, Baram’s grandfather and father were both min- Stay Current – Visit Us Online! isters in Israeli Labor Party govern- ments. Baram has worked as a jour- Visit Our Website nalist for Haaretz and as an editor of nonfiction books and classic novels in Am-Oved publishing house. He is an advocate for equal rights for jewishlouisville.org Palestinians. A dinner with Baram will be held at 6:30 p.m. that day. The cost is $5 for And Join Our page adults. Kids 12 and under eat free. Please RSVP by Wednesday, Octo- “Jewish Community of Louisville” ber 25 to 502-423-1818. Contact Becky King at (502) 212-2028 or becky@the- templelouky.org for details. OCTOBER 27, 2017 Y 7 HESHVAN 5778 Y Community 17

lat Shabbat service Friday, November currently reading the Philip Roth novel Around Town 17, at 6 p.m. A kid-friendly dinner will The Plot Against America. Torah Yoga class held at KI continued from page 15 follow. Cost is $5 per person, $20 per The book will be discussed at the Cantor Sharon Hordes and Lisa Flan- family. RSVP to rsvp@kenesethisrael. club’s next Sunday, December 17, at nery host the Torah Yoga class, which KI slates Family Shabbat services com or 502-459-2780. 2 p.m. Contact Deborah Slosberg at combines the flexibility and strength Keneseth Israel will next hold its [email protected] or 458- of yoga with teachings of the Torah, family morning Shabbat services on AJ hosts The Conversation Project 5359 for details or to order the book. Thursdays, 6:30 p.m., at Keneseth Is- November 11 and 25, and December 9 Adath Jeshurun will run a workshop rael. Temple Shalom and Hadassah and 23, from 10:30 a.m. to noon. called The Conversation Project, co- Mahjong played at KI co-sponsor the class, which is open he The services include stories, singing, ordinated by Karen Cohen and Lynn A bi-weekly mahjong game at Ke- class, which is open to the community. prayers, Torah and learning. They con- Rosenthal on Sunday, December 3, at neseth Israel is played the first and clude by joining the whole congrega- 10 a.m. third Thursday of the month at 1 p.m. Jews and Brews with Rabbi Wolk tion in the main sanctuary to lead Ein The Conversation Project,” co-found- in the small chapel. The community is Keneseth Israel Rabbi Michael Wolk Keloheinu and Adon Olam. ed by Pulitzer Prize winning author, welcomed. RSVP to gkahn@kenesethis- leads “Jews and Brews,” a one-hour Ellen Goodman, offers tools, guidance rael.com or call 502-459-2780. class where participants study the KI Rosh Chodesh Girls Club to meet and resources necessary to process weekly Torah portion through over cof- Girls in grades 4-8 can join Cantor our final desires for life. The materials AJ hosts Celebration Shabbat fee, meets weekly on Wednesday morn- Sharon Hordes and Lisa Yussman ev- used in the workshop will facilitate de- Adath Jeshurun will invite anyone ings at 11 a.m. at the JCC library. ery month to celebrate Rosh Chodesh. cision-making about end-of-life health celebrating a birthday or anniversary The club meets after LBSY at the JCC care. to the bima Saturday, November 4, for Wolk holds Lunch and Learn in room 113 from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. The workshop is open to the commu- a group Aliyah. Services begin at 9:30 Rabbi Michael Wolk holds a lunch Lunch will be provided. The next meet- nity, and is free, but registration is lim- a.m. and learn session the first Thursday ing is November 19. There is a $54 ited to the first 15 participants. RSVP of every month, noon, at The Bristol charge per family Contact Hordes at: by contacting Deborah Slosberg at JLI holding weekly Torah studies on Main Street. The next topic will [email protected] or 502- [email protected] or 458- The Jewish Learning Institute is a be “Why do Jews cover their heads?” 459-2780 for details. 5359. holding weekly Torah study class that RSVP to [email protected] meets Tuesdays, 8 p.m., at the Chabad or 502-459-2780. KI holds Family Kabbalat Shabbat AJ hosts Book Club house. Contact rabbisusman@gmail. Keneseth will hold a family Kabba- The Adath Jeshurun Book Club is com for details. CHAVURAT SHALOM

Compiled by Sarah Harlan Chapel. Lunch in the Heideman will in- managing hearing loss. Lunch will in- Tuesday of the week you plan to at- For Community clude beef pot pie, baby carrots, caesar clude beef stew, corn, pasta salad, fresh tend. Vegetarian meals are available salad, fresh fruit, and chocolate cake. fruit, and blackberry cobbler. if requested by the Tuesday before the Please join us for these entertaining November 16 – Rabbi Nadia Sir- Chavurat Shalom is a communi- event. Transportation can be scheduled and educational programs coming up itsky will share an update on the lat- ty-wide program for all Jewish senior by calling Jewish Family & Career Ser- in November: est news about Jewish Hospital. Lunch adults and their friends. The group vices at 502-452-6341. Transportation November 2 – Sara Robinson will will include turkey and dressing, green meets in the Levy Great Hall of the to Chavurat Shalom is $5 round-trip. lead a Veterans’ Day Name that Tune. beans, mashed potatoes, fresh fruit Klein Center at The Temple, 5101 U.S. Funding for Chavurat Shalom is pro- Lunch will include veggie sausage, fet- and pumpkin pie. Highway 42, unless otherwise desig- vided by the Jewish Heritage Fund for tuccine with marinara, sautéed zucchi- November 23 – Happy Thanksgiving! nated in the listing. Lunch, catered by Excellence, the Jewish Community of ni and onions, mixed green salad, fresh No Chavurat Shalom. Chef Z, is available at noon for $5, fol- Louisville, National Council of Jewish fruit and cookies and brownies. November 30 – Marci Shuman, au- lowed by the program at 1 p.m. Con- Women, The Temple’s Men of Reform November 9 – Alan Zukof will en- diologist from the Kentucky Hearing tact Sarah Harlan at 502-423-1818 or Judaism and Women of Reform Juda- tertain us on guitar and vocals in the Clinic, will share her insights about [email protected] by the ism, and many other generous donors.

at the Jewish Community Center Benjamin & Bernice Mazin VISUAL ARTS FUND

The Mazin Annual Art Exhibition is a regional, juried art exhibition conceived and created by Bernice and Benjamin Mazin in partnership with the Jewish Community Center’s Visual Arts Committee. The event is funded by the endowed Mazin Visual Arts Fund, Judy and Dennis Hummel and the Mazin family. Their generosity in endowing the funding for the Exhibition supports The J’s Arts & Ideas which fosters an appreciation of today’s visual arts for the Jewish Community and all of Louisville.

You too can create an endowment to preserve Jewish Louisville’s programs and organizations that matter to you. Contact Jennifer Tuvlin at 502-238-2719 or PURCHASE TICKETS NOW [email protected] to endow your Jewish values. OCT. 19-NOV. 5, 2017 Jewish Foundation CenterStageJCC.org OF LOUISVILLE 18 Community Y OCTOBER 27, 2017 Y 7 HESHVAN 5778 LIFECYCLE

Births Tuesday, October 3, 2017. Bridgehaven. tal Health Center, where he remained She was a former employee at Kro- He was also actively involved as a until his retirement in 1992. Leah-Vaughn Russell gers and returned to college to contin- volunteer for numerous nonprofit or- In addition to his professional ac- Richard and Anita Stargel, and Bob ue her education at Indiana University ganizations over the years. complishments, Stanley was perhaps and Sharla Grossman, announce the Southeast. Leroy is survived by his daughter, best known for a near-encyclopedic birth of their beautiful grand-daugh- She was a member of the Keneseth Barbara; a son-in-law, Mark; a sister, knowledge of bakeries and ice cream ter, Leah-Vaughn Russell. Israel Congregation. Martha Frockt; three nephews, Jerry parlors in Chicago. Proud parents are Rebecca (Gross- Diedenhofen is survived by her Tasman (Mina), Ronnie Tasman (Mar- He will be greatly missed by Linda, man) and Lee Russel of Chicago. The parents Cynthia and Michael Dieden- da), and David Tasman (Sheila); and a his wife of 57 years; by his sons, Jandos late great-grandparents are Stuart and hofen; a sister, Rachel Goldman (Da- niece, Phyllis Alport. (Jan), and Jason (Annie); by his grand- Phyllis Grossman, and Ed Berliner vid); two nephews, Judah and Shai Lois, the love of his life (they were children, Sarah, Emily and Jascha; (Puerto Rico) and Elly Berliner (Chile). Goldman; and her grandfather, Walter married 65 years), preceded him in and by his brother, Joseph Rothstein Diedenhofen. death, as did his parents and many of Louisville. B’nai Mitzvah Graveside Services were held Sun- close friends. Services were held Friday, October day, October 6, at Keneseth Israel The family would like to thank those 13, at KAM Isaiah Israel, in Chicago. Joseph Todd Cemetery. Contributions may be made at Westport Place who were so caring Interment followed in Oak Woods. Joseph Todd, son of Theresa and to St. Joseph Children’s Home or Ke- and understanding. Memorial donations may be made James Todd both retired from the U. S. neseth Israel Congregation. A memorial service was held Fri- in Stanley’s name to Chicago Public Coast Guard, was called to the Torah day, October 6, at Herman Meyer & Radio, 848 E. Grand Ave., Chicago, IL as a bar mitzvah, Saturday, October Seth C. Firkins Son, Inc., 1338 Ellison Ave. The family 60611 wbez.org. Arrangements were 21, at Temple Shalom. Seth C. Firkins passed way in Atlan- would appreciate memorial contribu- by by Chicago Jewish Funerals. His paternal grandparents are Ed- ta, Georgia, Saturday, September 23, tions be made to Bridgehaven, Nation- ward and Carol Stone of Harrell’s, 2017 at the age of 36. al MS Society, or Wayside Christian North Carolina. His maternal grand- Born in Louisville, on August 5, Mission. Lillian Schwartz parents are Mary Louise Binzer of Bal- 1981, to Harriet Frankel Firkins and Lillian timore, Maryland. the late Robert D. Firkins, Seth was an Lorrayne K. Roberts Schwartz, 93, Joe goes to school at Louisville Jew- accomplished music engineer. He was Lorrayne K. Roberts, 85, passed died Sunday, Sep- ish Day School. His interests include credited on more than 2.5 million re- away Wednesday October 4, 2017. tember 17, 2017, history; specifically, the Civil War, cords sold worldwide and was a two- She is survived by her daughters, at Little Sisters of World War II, Vietnam War – and Rob- time Grammy nominee. Susan Lamothe (Rick), Andrea Linde- the Poor in Louis- lox, an online game. Seth had a huge personality and an mann (Craig); four grandchildren, Jen- ville. equally huge capacity for love for his nifer Edlin (Kevin), Sarah Lamothe, She was born Nicki Cassandra family, his friends and his art. Daniel Lindemann, and Thomas Lin- September 1, 1924 Kaplan He is survived by his fiancée, Kenidy demann; and two great-grandchildren, in the Bronx, New Nicki Cas- Jackson, his mother, Harriet Firkins; Ryder and Emma Edlin. York City, and sandra Kaplan, his twin sister, Rachel Firkins (Eli Her loving husband, William, and grew up in Manhattan in Washington daughter of Da- Keel); his “baby” sister, Becca Ratliff her son, Steven, preceded her in death. Heights. vid and Eliza- (Jeremy Baker); his aunt, Anita Fran- Expressions of sympathy may be She is preceded in death by her hus- beth Kaplan, kel, and many loving cousins and made to Cedar Lake Lodge in memory band, Herbert (November 11, 1994) will celebrate friends. of her son, Steven. and her parents, Gregory and Rachel her bat mitzvah Graveside services were held Friday, Dorscht. at Temple Sha- September 29, at Keneseth Israel Cem- Stanley H. Rothstein She is survived by her daughter, Bar- lom on Saturday, etery. In lieu of flowers, expressions Stanley H. Rothstein of Chicago, bara (Joe) Koroluk of Simpsonville; her November 11, at of sympathy can be made to AMPED died on Tuesday, October 3, at Mont- son, Gregory Schwartz of Portland, Temple Shalom. Louisville, 4425 Greenwood Avenue, gomery Place. He was 91. Oregon; and her grandchildren, Mark Nicki is the sister of Nathan Ka- Louisville, KY 40211, or ampedlouis- Born in Louisville on March 10, (Miranda) of Enid, Oklahoma, Andrew plan and the granddaughter of Dr. ville.org. 1926, Stanley served in the Army of Indianapolis, Alexander, Dani and Martin and Odette Kaplan (and the during World War II, and received a Spencer, all of Los Angeles. late Nicki Kaplan) of Lexington, Leroy Joseph, Jr. Purple Heart. A memorial service was held Tues- Kentucky, and Ira and Susan Rudin Leroy Joseph, Jr., 93, passed away After returning home, he attended day, September 19, at Little Sisters of of Belle Harbor, New York. Monday, October 2, 2017. college at the University of Louisville the Poor, 15 Audubon Plaza Drive. Ex- Nicki is a seventh grader at Noe A Louisville native and World War II where he developed his lifelong pas- pressions of sympathy may be made to Middle School. She enjoys dance Army veteran, he graduated from the sion for Cardinals basketball. Little Sisters of the Poor. (ballet, tap, modern and jazz) and University of Louisville and from the He moved to Hyde Park in Chicago is a member of the Noe Junior Beta University of Chicago. in 1949, where he attended the Univer- Neil H. Weinberg Club and Girl Scouts. A psychiatric social worker, he sity of Chicago and received an MSW, Neil H. Weinberg, 53, of Deerfield, helped many families touched by men- and then a PhD in clinical psychology. Illinois, lived his life with a tremen- Obituaries tal illness, working at Jewish Family & Stanley’s early career included service dous sense of passion for the people, Children’s Services, Louisville Jewish at Jewish Children’s Bureau and Loret- organizations and activities he loved. Shannon Diedenhofen Service Agency, and for over 31 years to Hospital. In 1967, he became direc- An accomplished attorney and part- Shannon Diedenhofen, 28, died as the founding executive director of tor of the Southeast Community Men- ner at Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP, Neil was committed to supporting his clients and colleagues. He was known for his great sense of humor that lightened the day for those around him; devoted to family and friends, he would travel across the country to celebrate and support them. He was an active board member for several Jewish charities, a skilled rac- quetball player, golf enthusiast and an avid sports fan whose dream came true last year with the Cubs winning the World Series. He was the beloved husband and best friend of Jami, nee Flake; most

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measure until the state once again sup- Kentucky University thanked Fleis- Fleischaker ports the court. chaker and his wife, attorney Kim continued from page 1 Two women, Yolanda Coleman and Greene, for their establishment of the Ronda Maddox, who went through Fleischaker-Greene Fund for Excel- always under assault from one direc- the Family Drug Court before it was lence in First Amendment Issues, and tion or another.” defunded, shared their heart-break- the Fleischaker-Greene Award for Cou- The evening had two purposes: to ing stories of addiction, loss and their rageous International Reporting. celebrate Fleischaker as a “champion struggle to get clean and get their kids The recipient of this year’s Fleischak- of transparency and the First Amend- back. er-Greene Award, Lotfullah Najafiza- ment,” as the program said, and to “Recovering is a lifelong process,” da, established the first 24-hour news raise money to reestablish the Jef- Maddox said. “I have to make a com- channel in Afghanistan. ferson County Family Drug Court – a mitment every day.” But Jeff Fleischaker, son of the hon- cause embraced by the NCJW. But the evening belonged to Fleis- oree, drew a standing ovation for his The dinner raised $294,000, Yar- chaker who was lauded (and some- emotional tribute to his father, touting mouth said, more than half the times roasted) by friends, family and his devotion, not just to his job, but his $561,000 needed to operate the court colleagues. family. for three years. Franklin Circuit Judge Philip Shep- Tearfully, Jeff described how often The court, which was disbanded herd called him “a prominent lawyer his father travels to be part of their in 2008, seeks to help drug-addicted of our time in the field of the First grandchildren’s lives, contrasting that parents piece together their lives and Amendment.” to his own grandfather who died be- become reunited with their children Longtime friend and classmate Tom fore he could know him. whom authorities have removed from Jon Fleischaker listens as his friend, Tom Hampton, Hampton took a friendly swipe at Fleis- “Whether you know it or not, your their custody. talks about his scholastic athletic career during his chaker with a slide show of his high part of their identity,” Jeff told his fa- “We can’t incarcerate our way out of Oct. 19 tribute dinner. (photo by Debby Rose) school and college sporting highlights. ther from the dais. this problem,” said state Senator Mor- at the event. He said the money raised, (He used a golf club as a pointer.) “I’m here to celebrate my dad,” he gan McGarvey, D-Jefferson, who spoke while necessary, was only a temporary And Provost David Lee of Western added. “Father, I’m proud of you.”

Vaad President Jack Czerkiewicz and project, but a proposal has not been campaign. Deal off the chair of the mikvah committee, Ja- received. None of which should be affected by continued from page 1 cob Wishnia, said the Vaad has already “We know how important a mikvah the loss of this buyer. approved a motion to seek use of a site is to our community,” Wagner said. “I’m sure they’ll find someone to pur- options for a new site, said the panel near Shalom Tower, directly behind the The Vaad also is working on a pro- chase it,” Czerkiewicz said. “It gives us should press on with its work. synagogue, which is owned by the Jew- posed design with Mikvah USA, a New a little more time, but we’re still going “They may have bought some time,” ish Community of Louisville (JCL). York-based nonprofit that helps com- to move forward and have a plan in he said, “but I wouldn’t be compla- JCL President and CEO Sara Klein munities develop mikvahs. The Vaad place. It’s not something we have to do cent.” Wagner confirmed she has been in is in the process of choosing an archi- in a hurry now.” touch with Vaad officials about the tect, and it has plans to mount a capital

tion, and works for a record label com- The Jewish Community of Louisville gratefully pany as its PR and digital promotions Budapest manager. She volunteers in several acknowledges donations to the following continued from page 1 Jewish activities including the city’s The women will visit four cities in Tikkun Olam Project. JCC SECOND CENTURY FUNDS America, all part of a 13-city Partner- “I’m trying to be as active in the com- AND OTHER ENDOWMENTS ship2Gether consortium that has Bu- munity as I can be and help the partic- dapest as a sister city. The three other ipants to find their Jewish identities,” stops are Indianapolis, Youngstown Osorai said in a statement. “It is ex- and South Bend. citing and challenging and motivating JOSEPH FINK B.B.Y.O. FOLLOWING: and sometimes extremely tiring, but in Both women credit Birthright as a COMMUNITY SERVICE the end, every second is worth it.” life-changing experience in their Jew- SCHOLARSHIP FUND JEWISH COMMUNITY OF ish identities, and each has gone on to MEMORY OF NEIL GILMAN LOUISVILLE become increasingly active in Buda- pest Jewish life. JENNIFER & JEFF TUVLIN MEMORY OF ANNE SHAPIRA Pusztai is a project coordinator of ROBIN & BRUCE MILLER Partnership2Gether at the Jewish SADYE AND MAURICE Agency of Israel in Budapest. Born in GROSSMAN COMMUNITY ANNE E. SHAPIRA LITERACY 1986, the first child of a non-religious SERVICE CAMP FUND INITIATIVE ENDOWMENT FUND young couple, she grew up with no HONOR OF THE SPECIAL ANNIVERSARY OF (REACH OUT AND READ) Jewish education, but she has since Volunteer gone on to learn Hebrew and teach the OPPORTUNITIES CAROL & JAKE WISHNIA MEMORY OF ANNE SHAPIRA language. HONOR OF THE 90TH BIRTHDAY OF DICK & ELIZABETH CLAY Born in 1989 in Budapest, Ozorai KentuckyOne Health, including RICHARD FRANK studied media, film and communica- Jewish Hospital, has many JUDIE, VICKI, SUSAN & FAMILY THE JEWISH COMMUNITY volunteer opportunities at its CENTER LIBRARY Louisville facilities that we are ARTHUR DAVID KREITMAN HONOR OF RECEIVING THE KENTUCKY seeking individuals to fulfill. JEWISH MUSIC FUND ONE HEALTH EXCELLENCE IN LEADERSHIP HONOR OF THE BIRTHDAY OF LOIS GUSHIN AWARD FOR DR. GERALD TEMES Obituaries No matter whether you are continued from page 1 BARBARA & SIDNEY HYMSON EVIE & CHUCK TOPCIK interested in transporting patients adored father of Sami and Josh; devot- to their area of service, helping KYLE PRESSMA B’NAI TZEDEK JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER, ed son of Larry Weinberg and the late family members track their FUND AQUATICS PROGRAM Marysue Weinberg; cherished brother patients during a procedure or MEMORY OF ALAN BROUDE HONOR OF PARTICIPATING IN THE of Mark (Renee Foster) Weinberg and sitting at the information desk to the late Heidi Jacobson; adored son- RONELLE BUSH MACCABI GAMES IN ISRAEL FOR PEYTON in-law of Donna and the late Sheldon assist visitors, we have a need. SUZANNE M. VOJAK & WILLIAM GREENBERG Flake; dear brother-in-law of Stacy J. WOODWARD, JR. EVIE & CHUCK TOPCIK Flake, Lee (Paula) Flake and Bob (Lin- da Corn) Jacobson; treasured uncle We look forward to THE JEWISH COMMUNITY OF THE J FILM FESTIVAL FUND of Greg, Ricky, Diana, Steven, Alyssa, Jordyn, Ari, Lexi, Scott, Walter, Henry hearing from you! LOUISVILLE ALSO HONOR OF L’DOR V’DOR AWARD FOR and Hershel. GRATEFULLY ACKNOWLEDGES MARSHA BORNSTEIN Neil will be dearly missed by his Contact Danni Kiefner, DONATIONS TO THE DARREN LEVITZ wonderful family, friends, colleagues, Director, Volunteer Services, at and clients. dannikiefner@ Funeral services were held Wednes- KentuckyOneHealth.org. day, Ocotber 11, at Congregation B’nai to begin your volunteer Tikvah in Deerfield. Interment fol- experience today. lowed in Shalom Memorial Park. In Jewish Federation lieu of flowers, please make contribu- OF LOUISVILLE tions to the American Technion So- Our volunteer application is ciety (ats.org) or Congregation B’nai now online at Tikvah (bnaitikvah.net). The Goldman www.KentuckyOneHealth.org 3600 Dutchmans Lane • Louisville, KY 40205 Funeral Group handled arrangements. /volunteer. 502-459-0660 • jewishlouisville.org 20 Community Y OCTOBER 27, 2017 Y 7 HESHVAN 5778

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