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New chapter Anshei Sfard sells building; Shalom Tower move planned

By Lee Chottiner Interim Editor

With an agreement pending to sell the Anshei Sfard synagogue and real estate, Louisville’s only Orthodox con- gregation is now thinking about its future at a new location. A Texas-based real estate develop- ment company, Bomasada Group Inc., has contracted to buy the five- acre Dutchmans Lane parcel, which includes the synagogue, the mikvah and two houses. Bomasada plans to tear down the structures and build an apartment complex of approximately 280 units in its place. The company has nine months to close the deal, but that timetable can be extended to a year if the rezoning necessary to start construction is not complete. But Fred Levein, a broker for RE/ MAX 100 and Anshei Sfard’s agent in the deal, doesn’t anticipate any prob- lems. “It’s an excellent use for the proper- ty,” he said. All of which means that the upcom- ing High Holy Days at Anshei Sfard will likely be the last for the venerable synagogue, according to Rabbi Sim- cha Snaid. Now, the congregation is turning to the future. Anshei Sfard has signed a contract to sell its synagogue on Dutchmans Lane. The buyer, a Texas-based real estate developer, has nine months to get the property rezoned and It plans to relocate to the second close the deal. Anshei Sfard plans to move, at least temporarily, into Shalom Tower. (photo by Courtney Hatley) See ANSHEI SFARD on page 30 Charlottesville violence prompts peace vigil in Highlands By Lee Chottiner and interfaith understanding, hastily there had been acts of violence “on Interim Editor organized the Sunday, August 13, many sides.” evening vigil. He walked those words back on Just as she was about to address 200 “We must remember this country Monday, August 14, in a carefully POSTAGE KENTUCKY LOUISVILLE onlookers from the steps of the St. was built on united we stand, divided worded statement in which he con- PERIODICALS Paul United Methodist Church, Rabbi we fall,” said Haleh Karimi, its execu- demned white supremacists. The next Gaylia R. Rooks sighed – deeply. tive director. “What we experienced in day, though, at what was supposed to “I hate that I had to have the honor Charlottesville was not an act of unity, be a speech on infrastructure in the to be here,” she said. but an act of division.” lobby of Trump Tower, a combative No one took offense. Everyone knew Aside from a few bikers who ap- president went off script, doubling why she and 10 other religious, lay peared to deliberately gun their down on his initial position, saying and political leaders were assembled engines as they passed the church, the not all the participants in the violence on the steps of the Highlands area program went off without incident. were white supremacists and laying church – and why they were there, too The vigil lasted 45 minutes, with blame on “both sides.” – to mark the deaths of three inno- leaders from different faiths condemn- Eighteen Jewish Democrats in the cents and the injuring of several oth- ing hatred, extolling love, and calling House of Representatives have since ers at Unite the Right white suprem- upon President Donald Trump, who called on Trump to “consistently and acist rally in Charlottesville, Virginia, had not condemned the white suprem- unequivocally fight against racists and on August 12. acists by name, to act to unify the anti-Semites” in the deadly aftermath Interfaith Paths to Peace, a Louis- country. Trump, in his initial state- of Charlottesville. ville-based NGO that promotes peace ment on Charlottesville, instead said See CHARLOTTESVILLE on page 30 2 Community Y AUGUST 25, 2017 Y 3 ELUL 5777 SHOWCASE ‘Co-couples’ Abramsons, Kronenbergs hope to renew energy in Annual Campaign

By Lee Chottiner Interim Editor

To head its 2017-2018 Annual Cam- paign, and to nurture future leaders, the Jewish Federation of Louisville has again named co-chairs. Two married couples have been named to be the faces of this year’s drive: Jerry and Madeline Abramson, and Ariel and Faina Kronenberg. The purpose for having four co- chairs – “co-couples,” as Jerry put it – is to blend experience and youth and put in place a process that develops future Federation leaders. “The whole theory is that Madeline and I have done it before, on one level or another, with the campaign,” Jerry said. “It seemed to make sense to have co-chairs so that we could bring an- other young couple on. Then next year Jerry and Madeline Abramson (left) and Faina and Ariel Kronenberg will co-chair the 2017-18 Annual Campaign for the Jewish Federation of Louisville. they could bring another couple on (photo by Courtney Hatley) to be with them. That way, we could serves. • Listen to the donors and continue Committee and is the past chair of the have a continuity of leadership for the “We hope that we’ll be able to the personal touch of the campaign by Kentucky Region of the Red Cross. campaign.” connect with people we know in the meeting with people. She has twice chaired the board of Jerry, a former Louisville Met- community, and we know have been Born in Argentina, Ariel and his Maryhurst, a Louisville-based organi- ro mayor and Kentucky lieutenant philanthropic and generous to com- family made Aliya when he was 9. He zation that offers residential and treat- governor, has chaired the campaign munity needs in the past,” Madeline grew up in Rishon Lezion and moved ment programs for young women who once before. Madeline has chaired the said. to the United States with his wife, have experienced abuse and neglect. Women’s Division. “But the Kronenbergs know a whole Faina, after his military service. He She is a former chair, and now direc- But the Kronenbergs aren’t without set of younger people we may not have earned a bachelor’s degree in advertis- tor emeritus, of the Kentucky Center their own experience. Ariel currently met,” she continued. “I think that our ing and marketing and an MBA from for the Performing Arts and is a past serves on the JCL Board of Trustees experiences in the Jewish community CUNY Baruch College. chair of the Kentucky Commission and Faina has co-chaired YAD pro- will really complement each other.” The couple moved to Louisville, on Women. Madeline and Jerry have grams as well as Israel at 60. Identifying an untapped demo- where Ariel became a vice president a son, Sidney, and a daughter-in-law, Each couple appeals to a different graphic, Faina, who was born in the at LSY Defense, LLC. He and Faina Kandice. demographic that the Federation former Soviet Union, hopes to connect with Louisville’s Russian Jewish com- munity during the campaign. “If I can get them contributing more – both of time and, of course, finan- cially,” she said, “they will know that every contribution is valuable, helpful PEACE BY PIECE and counts.” THE TEMPLE ANNUAL FREE But first, she said the Federation INTERFAITH PEACE CONCERT must offer programming that appeals to them. “I feel their absence at social events,” Faina said. “They come to use the facilities, but when it comes to The question “What Inspires Me” will become a recurring theme throughout the Annual Campaign. Sunday, August 27 social activities, to party-type events, I feel they are absent and I would love have three children – Emma, Gabi and A Louisville native who grew up in to find out why and what activities or Liam. Strathmoor Village, Jerry graduated at 6:00 pm at events would speak to them more.” Born in St. Petersburg, Faina left from Indiana University and George- Ariel said it is critical to renew in- the then-Soviet Union when she was 2. town University Law School. After a The Temple terest in the campaign, among all age The family briefly lived in Israel before successful local political career – he groups, including his own. moving to Calgary, Alberta, where she was sometimes called Louisville’s Middle Eastern Dinner at 7:30 pm “I play basketball Sunday mornings grew up. She met Ariel while studying “mayor for life” and the international $10 | Kids 13 and under eat FREE with the same group of guys; we’ve in Israel and they moved back to New airport terminal was named in his been playing for 20 years,” he said. York where they both went to college – honor – Jerry’s capped his career by RSVP by Friday, August 25 “A lot of them used to be very, very she studied German at Columbia Uni- serving in the Obama administration to 502-423-1818 involved and they kind of drifted away, versity. She worked as an ultra-sound as deputy assistant to the president and they are not excited about what technician after moving to Louisville. and White House director of intergov- The Temple Choir, Shir Chadash, the Jewish community is. For me, While co-chairing Israel at 60, Faina ernmental affairs. that would be a great thing, to feel the insisted that the celebration include a One of the more exciting aspects of with: Traditional Dance by the Saudi excitement again.” significant observance of Yom Haz- the upcoming campaign, Jerry said, Students’ Organization of Bowling Apart from raising money, the cou- ikaron, Israel’s Memorial Day. will be its emphasis on social media. Green & special guests Masoud ples agreed on a subset of goals for Madeline, a Louisville native, has “The fact that they’re focusing this this year’s campaign: served as a leading community volun- campaign from the get-go on the so- Farokhi, Rumi Scholar & Muhammad • Energize or reenergize the Boomer teer in organizations dedicated to the cial media is something that’s proba- Alani playing the oud. generation. arts, social services, health care, young bly unique in comparison to past cam- • Attract and make the Federation people and education. A graduate of paigns,” he said. “When you’re talking Thanks to a generous donation by meaningful for newer and younger Bellarmine University and the Univer- about drawing more people into the families. sity of Louisville, she currently chairs organization, drawing them into the JHFE & the Rabbi Gaylia R. Rooks • Remind the community of the the American Red Cross Kentucky campaign, this is the perfect way to Fund for Music. importance of the campaign. Region Volunteer Services Advisory reach out to millennials and others.” AUGUST 25, 2017 Y 3 ELUL 5777 Y Community 3

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I never walked it on to Facebook.” into a synagogue; we never did any- thing in our home.” Schwartz believes Jewish parent- In fact, she described as “pure ing is changing, even if Jewish values chance” her marriage to another Jew, are not. saying he was the only person she ever “I think it’s flexible and I think it dated of the same faith. can change over time,” she said. “I So when Schwartz and her husband, guess the idea of the class is to pro- Matt, moved to Louisville – his home- vide options for people to try out, try town – and began attending services at on, modify. I think it’s a pretty wide The Temple, she felt uncomfortable. range.” “I looked around and I thought, ‘I If Jewish parenting is changing, don’t know anything that’s going on Springer, the daughter of an interfaith here,’” she said. Raising Jewish Children, the six-part class to be taught at The Temple this October and November, will offer ideas marriage, said it’s partly because the The bad news behind Schwartz’s sto- and strategies for Jewish parents interested in instilling Jewish traditions in their kids. (photo provided) Jewish community is changing. ry is that it’s nothing new. Thousands that one of the biggest surprises in our opportunity to “explore the basics of For instance, her father was Jewish of young Jews grow up with little to marriage is how much Judaism I have Jewish parenting,” it is not a critique but he didn’t take an active interest in no understanding of their own faith. brought to our family. And I think on the state of Jewish parenting in religion, so her mother, the non-Jew- As such, they are not prepared to pass once I started to learn and once I re- America. ish parent, took on that responsibility. Judaism to their children, even if they alized how much it helped me parent “I do not think that Jewish parents “She made sure we got to religious want to. in a way that was positive, I created need to learn how to raise their chil- school,” Springer recalled. “She made The good news is, it need not be that traditions, created moments. I just dren Jewish,” said Rabbi David Ari- it possible for us to observe the reli- way. kind of built on it.” el-Joel, a senior rabbi at The Temple. gious holidays at home, and she made Uncomfortable as those first nights Today, Schwartz, along with Jessica “This class is teaching basic Jewish Friday dinner. We always did Friday at The Temple were for Schwartz, they Springer, are preparing to teach a six- concepts, ideas, holidays and tradition dinner with candles and challah.” weren’t her last. She volunteered to week course, Raising Jewish Children, to parents who feel they did not get The extended Jewish family, which assist a friend teaching third grade in which will run from October 15 to that growing up, either because they served as a conduit for transmitting the religious school. That began her November 19 at The Temple. Its three were not raised Jewish, or because Jewish traditions and rituals, is disap- 12-year stint as an instructor. rabbis will also teach. they did not get a Jewish education,” pearing, she said. Children frequently “My husband has said to me before While the class is being billed as an live far from their grandparents, aunts Is Jewish parenting a thing? Do and uncles who understand and prac- Jews raise their children in substan- tice Judaism. tially different ways compared to “The communities aren’t as tight,” mothers and fathers from other faiths? Springer said. “There is less Jewish “This is something I’ve thought a community in terms of right where lot about,” said Deborah Kolben, the you live, so you don’t see a lot of tradi- TOUR ISRAEL— founder and editor of Kveller, a seven- tions being passed on. year-old news blog devoted to Jewish “If your parents didn’t do it for A 7 Day Israel Bike Journey parenting issues. you, then you don’t necessarily have FOR AMATEUR BIKE ENTHUSIASTS! When she started Kveller, “I hadn’t a neighbor to pass it on to you,” she thought a lot about my Jewish identity continued. “You have to go look for it. October 18 - 24, 2017 since my bat mizvah. 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Kolben said there lots of stereotypes • Different Ages and Stages Sunday, Oct. 22: Prima Music, Eilat TOUR ISRAEL is a 7 day cycling journey that will combine biking Throughout the Years (co-sponsored Monday, Oct. 23: Jerusalem Hotel, Jerusalem related to Jewish parenting. “You, and tours of Israel’s unique characteristics, populations and sites. know that we’re overbearing, and by PJ Library). The tour is catered to amateur cyclists. Participants will cross the COST: country from Rosh Hanikra and the Druze village of Majdal Shams pushy, and always trying to get you to • What’s Going on During Services in the North, to the city of Eilat, which borders Egypt in the South. Registration until August 31, 2017: $2,500 The riders will bike through central areas along the way, getting Late registration until October 15, 2017: $2,650 take a sweater,” she quipped. “Thank- and How do I Participate? the opportunity to explore and connect to the scenery, landmarks fully, I think those stereotypes are • What Makes My Home Look, Feel, and cultural sites. Registration: www.trans-israel.co.il/en The price is based on a shared double room for all nights, if you are and Smell “Jewish”? TOUR ISRAEL focuses on areas of great geographical significance. starting to fade.” interested in a single room, there is an additional charge of $500.00 Together we will begin to understand the complexity of life in • What Traditions Can I Realistically to your package. All breakfasts and dinners are also included. If What’s left, she continued, are real Israel and enjoy the great abundance of it’s history, culinary treats you have special dietary needs (allergies, vegetarian, etc.), please and scenic treasures. life issues parents of all faiths must Incorporate into My Family’s Busy notify the organizers upon registration. The price above does Option: If you are unable to join for the full 7 day journey, it is NOT include airfare and private health insurance. face. She said resources, such as her Lives? possible to come for a part of it—contact us for more information. Ride the Western Galilee with Partnership2Gether blog and The Temple’s class, help par- • Creating Your Own Extended TRANSPORTATION, SUPPORT & STAFF from October 16-18 for an additional cost of $600. ents deal with those issues minus the Family. • Transportation for participants and gear will be provided from FOR MORE INFORMATION stereotypes. Part six will address a topic of the the start of the trip until the end. • Support vehicles will accompany the cyclists throughout each Contact: Harel Nahmani at [email protected] and “I can’t tell you how Jewish par- class’ choice. ride for logistics, security and evacuation if necessary. +972-50-659-9008 enting has changed,” Kolben said. “I Springer envisions the sessions • A large vehicle (bus or minibus) with a trailer for equipment www.trans-israel.co.il/en and bicycles will be provided and it will transport gear to the www.facebook.com/TransIsraelChallenge think parenting trends in general have bringing a Jewish slant to everyday hotel at the end of each day. or Heidi Benish, P2G Mission Coordinator, at [email protected] changed and we’re living in a particu- parenting issues. • Staff includes Event Organizer, Project Manager, a qualified cycling coach to lead the ride, and a tour guide for site visits. WHAT IS PARTNERSHIP2GETHER? lar moment where, for a certain social “When you potty train, we all know PARTNERSHIP2GETHER, a program of The Jewish Agency for Israel what to do based on the books we and The Jewish Federations of North America, promotes people-to- class of parents, there is an intense people relationships through cultural, social, medical, educational and focus on our kids. There’s the whole read,” she said, “but none of them economic programs. This Partnership is between the 14 communities of the U.S. Central Area Consortium, Budapest, and Israel’s Western Galilee. helicopter parenting trend of parents have like a Jewish twist, so what can being very, very involved in their kids’ we do to make that a Jewish experi- lives. Thanks to social media, moms ence? How can we incorporate Juda- CONNECT & MAKE A DIFFERENCE www.westerngalilee.org.il now have a false glimpse into other ism into making that special?” people’s lives. See JEWISH PARENTING on page 30 AUGUST 25, 2017 Y 3 ELUL 5777 Y Community 5 New Reconstructionist rabbi ‘excited’ to experience Louisville Judaism By Lee Chottiner hopes to eventu- She decided she would like to go to of high school about a Jewish chap- Interim Editor ally train future rabbinical school there. lain during the Iraq war who learned chaplains. Not all her Haverford experiences Muslim rites for the dying – a skill that Diane Tracht may be the only Re- Proud as she were so positive. She frequently met came in handy when he comforted a constructionist rabbi in Louisville, but is to be an RRC Jewish students who told her that dying Muslim. that doesn’t mean she’s here to pro- alumna, she because her mother wasn’t Jewish, That kind of compassion impressed mote her own brand of Judaism. quipped that she neither was she. her. “I wouldn’t be so bold as to say I can is not here to “I was actually hearing that my “If religion can cross over and pro- change Jewish Louisville, or that it “spread the gospel whole life,” she said, “so in college vide healing in those moments,” she even needs changing,” she said. of Reconstruc- I started really grappling with how said, “ then let me do that.” In fact, Tracht, who was ordained Rabbi Diane Tracht tionist Judaism.” traditional Judaism held that I wasn’t Though Tracht is the only Recon- by the Reconstructionist Rabbinical “I’m a Jew. I’m Jewish.” structonist rabbi in Louisville (for College in Philadelphia on June 11, a rabbi. I’m a Reconstructionist rabbi, After graduation, she studied at the now anyway), she is not the only said she’s far more “excited” about but that is not what I keep in bold,” Pardes Institute in Israel for a year be- the Reconstructionist-trained clergy. experiencing Judaism as it’s practiced she said. fore enrolling at RRC. During her first Cantor Sharon Hordes of Keneseth here. She said Jewish observance A Pittsburgh native, Tracht grew year at the seminary, she underwent a Israel received her cantorial education varies somewhat from place to place, up in a family not connected to the Conservative conversion. through a joint program established whether it’s Louisville, Philadelphia or Jewish community there, though it did “I had internalized to some degree by RRC and Gratz College. the Upper West Side of New York. observe Chanukah and Passover. that I wasn’t Jewish, so having a “It will be nice to have someone else Tracht, who arrived in Louisville in Still, Tracht said, she felt an intuitive conversion was a route to heal from in town to bring some of what makes August, is here to begin a year-long connection to Judaism, and her high that spiritual wound,” Tracht said. Reconstructionist unique,” Hordes chaplaincy residency at Baptist Health school career aptitude tests suggested “And I’m a somewhat a traditional Jew said. “Maybe there are Jews here Louisville. When she’s done there, she should pursue work in the clergy. myself. Having that ritual being an who have not found an approach to she plans to seek certification from So when she enrolled at Haverford option for a Jew like me a was a great Judaism that suits them and will find the Association of Clinical Pastoral College near Philadelphia, she became opportunity.” inspiration in Reconstructionst theolo- Education. active in the Jewish Student Union. Chaplaincy work has appealed gy and practice.” She plans to make the chaplaincy That’s where she first met Reconstruc- to her for some time. She recalled the focus of her rabbinate, and she tionist rabbis, since RRC was nearby. reading an article in her senior year

Katelyn Graves, new youth program manager, has worked with kids since camp By Lee Chottiner there as well as She also plans to add additional pro- a bridge between kids entering their Interim Editor teaching day gramming for the family and elemen- teen years and Jewish observance. school. She had tary and middle school age children. “We’ll get some of those new incom- Katelyn Graves has known for a previously been One program that’s already in the ing sixth graders into the mix,” she long time that she wanted to work on the summer works is a BBYO/ Teen Connect “Kick- said, “so they’ll include Judaism into with kids. camp staff at off,” a night out at a soccer game with their everyday activities.” “I went to a Jewish day camp,” the the Levin JCC in Louisville City FC. Durham, North Carolina, native said. Durham. Graves said the event is designed as “I stated working at another camp Her job here when I started college. That’s where I will be differ- fell in love.” Katelyn Graves ent. Graves and It’s no wonder, then, why Graves is Mannel will work happy to be The J’s new youth pro- together on year-round family pro- gram manager, working with Director gramming in the areas of enrichment, The earlier of Camp Youth & Families Mindye after school, parent’s night out and Mannel. school’s out. It’s not her first JCC job. A recent She hopes to “rebrand” the school’s graduate of Tulane University in New out programming to include winter you call, Orleans, where she studied psychology and spring break as well as days when and sociology, Graves spent a summer school is off for holidays, service days working at the New Orleans JCC camp and inclement weather. the more Corey Shapiro earns Frank Fellowship will travel to Poland, Israel this year Corey Shapiro, cials, “Your acceptance in the program we can help. a member of the shows your commitment to your Jewish Commu- JCRC, and comes with the under- nity Relations standing that, upon completion of the Kentuckiana’s Largest Nonprofit Hospice & Palliative Council and this program, you will become and remain Care Provider is Right in Your Backyard – Now Offering year’s recipient involved with your local JCRC and the of the Julie E. JCPA.” Advanced Illness Care. Linker Commu- As part of the fellowship, Shapiro nity Relations will take part in a mission to Poland, • HOSPICE CARE • PALLIATIVE CARE Young Lead- including a visit to Auschwitz/Birke- • SPECIALIZED CARE FOR THE SERIOUSLY ILL Corey Shapiro ership Award nau, from November 29-December 3. from the Jewish He also will join the JCPA Leader- • GRIEF COUNSELING & SPIRITUAL SUPPORT Community of Louisville, has received ship Mission to Israel from December • WE HONOR VETERANS PROGRAM yet another honor 3-8, spending a week there in JCPA The Frank Family Leadership Insti- leadership meetings with key decision tute and the Jewish Council for Public makers and experts. Affairs (JCPA) have accepted Shapiro Finally, Shapiro will attend the JC- as a 2017-2018 Frank Family Fellow in PA’s 2018 annual national conference recognition of his work in the field of in New York from April 21-25, 2018. Jewish community relations. 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BOARD OF DIRECTORS Our lives begin to end the day we decide everyone should I wanted to do something to make Board Chair to be silent about things that matter. know that our this madness stop, so I decided to Jon Fleischaker — Martin Luther King Jr. Yachad program, attend a rally in the West End with which served my daughters the day after the Char- JCL SENIOR STAFF J Camp 2017 came to a close on campers in need lottesville violence and hear firsthand President & Chief Executive Officer August 11, and I decided, after listen- of special assis- about the pain and anguish our fellow Sara Klein Wagner ing to the send-offs and conversations tance, continues Louisvillians were feeling. As Jews, we Vice President of Philanthropy heard throughout the building and at to change lives. cannot be silent. Stacy Gordon-Funk the final camp circle, that the expe- I was ready to I recognize we cannot instanta- Vice President and Chief Financial Officer rience was the perfect topic for my write that very neously stop hate. But we do have Ed Hickerson August column. Sara Klein camp column, many platforms, including camp, to Senior Director of Marketing, The camp staff was energetic, warm and then Charlot- create positive Jewish experiences. Communications & Engagement and engaged for 10 weeks. Our coun- Wagner tesville happened. Our commitment to our campers Shayne Brill selors had the same enthusiasm on the I was upset and this summer was not a passing mo- last day as the first. The contagious angry by what transpired in Charlot- ment; it is an ongoing commitment to Tax deductible contributions may be sent to Community, 3600 Dutchmans Lane, Louisville, KY 40205 spirit of our Israeli schlichot, Tomi tesville. I worried for the worshippers help children grow and become good and Lior, touched both campers and of Congregation Beth Israel who were people. As a Jewish community, it is counselors. Our camp team deserves fearful as neo-Nazis paraded past their now more important than ever that we a major Kol Hakavod, congratulations synagogue – on Shabbat – chanting speak up for good and speak out © 2017 JEWISH COMMUNITY OF LOUISVILLE, INC. on a job well done. Finally, I believe “Seig Heil” and anti-Semitic slogans. See WAGNER on next page AUGUST 25, 2017 Y 3 ELUL 5777 Y Community 7 The Charlottesville lesson: We’re going the wrong way

I stood on the paving stones of to drown out That was 17 years ago. Sadly, things the Klan staged its show for an empty Grant Street in downtown Pittsburgh what the Klans- did not go as well on Saturday, August street – no reporters, no protesters. No with a pack of other reporters, stand- man was saying. 12 in Charlottesville, Virginia, during one. ing between hastily erected chain link Some of them yet another white supremacist rally. That didn’t happen, but it doesn’t fences that separated us from an angry picked up pebbles A man plowed his car into a crowd mean that the anti-Klanniks, wrong crowd and the steps of the City-County and hurled them of counter-demonstrators, killing one as they were to throw those stones, Building. in the Klan’s woman and injuring 19 others. Two had sunk to the same depth as their We were all waiting for them to direction, most of Virginia state troopers, monitoring the targets. come out. We didn’t have to wait long. them falling short situation from the air, died when their The same is doubly true for Charlot- Within minutes, a thuggish gang and stinging the helicopter crashed near a golf course. tesville, where the good guys were the stormed from the front doors of the Lee reporters instead. All of which was bad enough, but it victims. Still, the president could not government building wearing various Police hand- was made worse, when President Don- bring himself to explicitly lay blame arrays of white sheets, hoods, storm Chottiner cuffed one ald Trump, responding to the violence, for the weekend mayhem at the feet of trooper helmets and masks – the Ku protester. “I hate chose not to condemn the suprema- those who were directly responsible. Klux Klan. Carrying swastikas like bat- the Klan!” he shouted to us as they led cists by name. Instead, he directed his Are the police investigating? Yes, tle flags, they stood behind a lectern him away. comments to people “on many sides.” Would they need to if the rally never while their leader spoke. Above it all, I saw a group of people (Several hours later, the White took place? The answer is obvious. For the next 20-30 minutes – I really standing on a roof about a block from House, in an effort to control the The white supremacists went to don’t recall how long it lasted – that the action. We understood they were fallout from the president’s words, Charlottesville looking for an incident. hooded Klansman spewed the kind of federal agents taking pictures of the finally issued a statement from an They reasoned that the president, who hatred that covers your soul like mud. white supremacists as they stood ram- unnamed spokesperson condemning soft-peddled their support for him I felt dirty as I filled my notepad. rod straight on the steps. “white supremacists” for instigating during the campaign, wouldn’t call He talked about what they wanted to We knew the situation was volatile the violence.) them out by name. do to blacks and Jews (only he didn’t and could get out of hand, but it never These events made me think back to They were right. use the words “blacks” and “Jews.”) did. The Klan staged its little circus, that day on Grant Street in Pittsburgh, We’ve come along way since Pitts- One in the bunch took the opportunity its members’ constitutional rights to the protester who police arrested, burgh, but I can’t help but worry that to demonstrate his judo moves for the were exercised, and they quickly left and especially to those people behind it’s all in the wrong direction. crowd, just to show that he had the the same way they came, through the that fence, trying futilely to hit the skills to get the job done. doors of the City-County Building. hate mongers with their pebbles. (Lee Chottiner is the interim editor of All the while, the counter-demon- Police kept a tight lid on the pot. Were they right to throw stones? No. Community.) strators raised a deafening din, trying Crisis averted. Frankly, it would have been better had

acceptance of all people. As the Jewish bors, welcome the stranger – as our least, though, it reminds us yet again Wagner Community of Louisville, composed of Torah teaches – and publicly stand what our mission is, and why we do continued from previous page the Jewish Federation, Jewish Com- with new and old diverse partners for what we do. munity Relations Council and The J, a peaceful and fair community for all against evil – for our children’s sake we understand the responsibility we Louisvillians. (Sara Klein Wagner is the president as well as our own. have to speak up and speak out. If we An uplifting camping season at The and CEO of the Jewish Community of We teach our campers to respect care about justice, we care about all J came to an end at the same time Louisville.) each other and respect the uniqueness people. something shameful and alarming of everyone. We teach tolerance and We need to get to know our neigh- happened in our country. At the very CAMPAIGN for JEWISH NEEDS 2018 OUR COMMUNITY. OUR CAMPAIGN. The Campaign for Jewish Needs is the annual fundraising Campaign that ensures our community’s vitality and vibrancy in the year ahead. Please join us for the Annual Campaign kickoff on October 8, where you will be the first to hear from our Campaign Chairs about the exciting changes to this year’s Campaign and learn how you can become a Federation Ambassador. Plus, we are honored to have special guest Michelle Hirsch who will share her personal, motivational story about her involvement in the Cleveland Jewish Community. We hope to see you there! Please Save The Date Annual Campaign Kick-Off Sunday, October 8 10:30 a.m. at The J

Jewish Federation OF LOUISVILLE 8 Community Y AUGUST 25, 2017 Y 3 ELUL 5777 Hate in Charlottesville: The day the Nazi called me Shlomo By Ron Kampeas with a handful of journalists and folks hateful content – was removed from replying, “Your mother’s love.”) JTA who were there not so much to count- the hatred stalking the streets of And earlier, filing out of Emancipa- er-protest as to deliver an alternative Charlottesville on Saturday. Spencer tion Park, a group of youths surround- CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. – The message. Zelic Jones from Richmond was polite and helpful after the fact. ed and shouted at me, “Take that wall white supremacists, for all their vaunt- bore a poster with a saying by Martin His ideas are toxic, but in the air- in Israel down! An open border for ed purpose, appeared to be disorient- Luther King Jr., “We must accept finite less corridors of a Washington hotel, everyone!” – a reference to a popular ed. disappointment, but never lose infinite they seemed denuded of malice; they theory on the far right that Jews are Some 500 had gathered at a park hope.” seemed to be the imaginings of an engineering open borders to bring the here Saturday, August 12, to protest I climbed the hillock to see if anyone intemperate toddler. United States to ruination while keep- this southern Virginia city’s plans to would be willing to talk. On the way, Here in Charlottesville, the hatred ing Israel pure. They moved on. remove a statue of Confederate Gen. the marchers had studiously ignored was present and real and would before Anomalies like these tend to be- Robert E. Lee from the park. Pres- reporters, but I thought, at rest, they the day ended apparently kill some- muse, at least me. What the racists sured by the American Civil Liberties might be more amenable. It was not one, when a car driven by a 20-year- believe to be hurtful jibes come across Union, Charlottesville had allowed the to be. One man, wearing black slacks, old Ohio man plowed through count- more as non sequiturs, as mouthings march at Emancipation Park – or Lee a white shirt, sunglasses and black er-protesters. of the deluded or the possessed. Why Park, the protesters’ preferred name. baseball cap, shadowed me. He moved Among the 500 white supremacists Shlomo of all names? What was that That worked for an hour or so, and to stand between me and anyone I had were men and women bearing signs about DNA? A wall in Israel? then the protesters and counterpro- hoped to interview. like “Goyim know!” (Know what?) And then the car rammed the crowd, testers started to pelt one another with I looked him directly in the eye. and “Jews are satans [sic] children.” and there was a fatality, and some 35 plastic bottles – it was unclear who “How’s it going, Shlomo?” he asked. There were Nazi flags. There were injured, including five critically, and it started it. Gas bombs – mildly irritat- “My name is Ron,” I said. I hadn’t men all in black, T-shirts and slacks was harder to pick out the absurd and ing – seemed to come more from the identified myself as Jewish. and army boots and helmets, jogging use that as a way of keeping an emo- white supremacists. Finally the sides “You look like a Shlomo.” along with plastic shields. There were tional distance from the hate speech. rushed each other headlong and there “You want to talk?” I offered. the men who sang of “blood and soil” I counted the wounded, rushed by were scuffles. “I don’t talk to the press,” he said. as they marched to the Emancipa- stretchers into the back of ambulanc- So Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe “They just lie.” He scampered away. tion Park event. And when the white es, the less seriously injured patched declared a state of emergency and, The exchange was jarring in how supremacists got their act together up with torn cloths, leaning on friends’ heeding the police, the white su- personal it was. I’ve been hated direct- and gathered in McIntire Park, they shoulders and wincing. premacists filed out of the park and ly for many things (try being a journal- shouted “Jew” every time the name of I retreated to a cafe that was open started walking, north, but to where ist, anywhere), but it had been a while Charlotteville’s Jewish mayor, Michael only to clergy and the media dispens- no one seemed sure. There was talk – I’d have to cast back to early child- Signer, was mentioned. ing free water and beer. I filed a story, of meeting at a parking lot, but which hood – since I’d faced visceral hatred Of course, the hostility was not and on the large wall TV, CNN said parking lot, no one was sure. As they just for, well, looking Jewish. confined to Jews: As targets, Jews were President Donald Trump was ready to approached the Dogwood Vietnam A year ago, at a hotel in Washington, not even preeminent; blacks were. speak. Memorial, a bucolic hill overlooking D.C., I had attended the unveiling of There were the “White lives matter” The cafe fell silent. There was, it an overpass, they sputtered to a stop the “alt-right,” convened by one of T-shirts. Marching along McIntire seems, even among this crowd of for consultations and did what march- its lead theorists, Richard Spencer, Road, the white supremacists shout- liberal clergy, a thirst for a message ers on a seasonably warm day do: who also was in attendance in Char- ed the N-word at drivers passing by. of unity from a president who has They sat on the grass, sought shade lottesville. That news conference – an More prominent than the Nazi flags pledged, and more often than not and chatted. expression of white supremacy argued were the Confederate flags and their failed, to lead us all. I had been following at a distance in plummy tones that disguised its variants. Trump engaged in some throat The focus on Jews was anomalous: clearing about the Veterans Adminis- This was supposed to be about the tration, and then began, “We condemn Confederacy and Southern heritage, in the strongest possible terms this and defenders of the Southern cause egregious display of hatred bigotry are not always identified with hostility and violence, on many sides.” At “on toward Jews. About an hour’s drive many sides” the room erupted into away, Richmond’s Hollywood Ceme- shouts of anger. On cue, Trump re- tery, a Confederate monument, has a peated, “On many sides.” carefully tended Jewish section. There was only one side visibly and And yet here it was, the chants of overwhelmingly gripped by hate on “Jews will not replace us” (as?). I had Saturday in Charlottesville. two more personal encounters. At As the day wore on, the White the Dogwood Vietnam Memorial, a House refused to retreat from Trump’s man wearing a floppy beige sunhat “many sides” comment, and the presi- started following me and explaining dent’s tweets didn’t add clarity. the lie of the Holocaust, the evil of the “Condolences to the family of the Jews, the value of DNA in determin- young woman killed today, and best ing purity. I retreated as he ran after regards to all of those injured, in Char- me, screaming, “My mother says I’m lottesville, Virginia. So sad!” was his a Jew! My MOTHER! Does that mean last tweet of the day. I’m entitled to something?” (I resisted

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3650 Dutchmans Ln., Louisville, KY 40205 (502) 454-7795 AUGUST 25, 2017 Y 3 ELUL 5777 Y Community 9 Arnold Zegart establishes the Rosetta Handmaker Fund in Louisville Even though it was about 15 hard to give to Holocaust Memorial Museum By establishing the Rosetta Hand- years ago, Arnold Zegart still vividly me!” (USHMM) in Washington, D.C., and maker Fund, the Federation has been remembers an impassioned speech Arnold re- related programming for the teacher able to send nearly 90 teachers to the by Ernie Marx at a Holocaust Re- membered participants. Inspired by Ernie’s sto- USHMM. The impact of this visit and membrance Day Commemoration at distinctly how ries of survival and courage, Arnold the history that is shared with the Adath Jeshurun. moved he was to and Kenny not only wanted to leave hundreds of students privileged to At first, Ernie spoke softly about hear Ernie tell a legacy to honor Ernie’s and their learn from these teachers is immea- living in Germany during the rise of his story. It was mother’s memory, but they also want- surable. the Nazis. His parents had saved up the first of many ed to educate the youth of tomorrow You, too, can establish a fund just money for a new bicycle and Ernie stories that with stories that should never be like Arnold Zegart to sustain those had to learn his bar mitzvah Torah Arnold Zegart Arnold would forgotten. Jewish programs that reflect your portion before he was allowed to ride hear from Ernie “It’s important to me to leave a leg- values and in return contribute to the it. He kept his soft tone (perhaps be- as they developed a strong rapport acy in honor of my mother, Rosetta future strength of Jewish Louisville. cause it was simply too painful to re- and friendship up until Ernie passed Zegart Handmaker, and Ernie Marx, To learn more about creating a member) as he recalled Kristallnacht away in 2007. who was a Holocaust survivor,” said fund at the JCL or leaving a legacy and how that evening fell shortly A few years later, when Arnold’s Arnold. “Both of these special people to any Jewish institution through before his bar mitzvah. mother passed away in 2010, Arnold had an enormous impact on my life Louisville’s participation in the LIFE But then, his voice picked up and and his brother Kenny established and it is an honor and privilege to & LEGACY program, please contact he pounded the lectern as he ex- the Rosetta Handmaker Fund. The know that, through the fund we es- Jennifer Tuvlin at the JCL, jtuvlin@ claimed, “and then the Nazi’s came fund helps to subsidize the Jewish tablished, the stories of the Holocaust jewishlouisville.org or 502-238-2735. and STOLE MY BICYCLE that my Federation of Louisville’s annual will continue to be shared and taught father had worked so long and so Teachers’ Trip to the United States to future generations.”

Chief Rabbinate challenges High Court’s jurisdiction in Western Wall case JERUSALEM – Israel’s Chief Rab- on the topic of religion, and noted that he or she pleases, and no one gets Filed in the name of the country’s binate said the country’s Supreme it would not attempt to make religious involved in their prayers. If the peti- two chief rabbis, the brief is re- Court lacks the jurisdiction to rule on decisions for Israel’s Muslim and tioners wish to pray at the Western sponding to a petition filed with the the “intrareligious” struggle involving Christian communities. It added that Wall, they may do so. The Reform and Supreme Court by the liberal Jewish egalitarian prayer at the Western Wall. the case is about advancing govern- Conservative are not obligated to pray movements in Israel and the Women In a 166-page brief filed Tuesday, ment and feminist issues, not freedom in a mixed area by their beliefs, they of the Wall calling for the implemen- August 22, with the Supreme Court, of religion. simply want to. Their religious free- tation of a government agreement to the Chief Rabbinate said in part, “The “The Rabbinate does not want to dom is not harmed at all.” expand and upgrade the egalitarian courts are not the appropriate tribunal set up a wall or to stop Reform and The brief also noted that all deci- prayer section at the southern end of to decide if Jewish law can be changed Conservative visitors from visiting the sions of a religious nature involving the Western Wall. In June, the Cabinet and the holy sites can be desecrated.” Western Wall and other holy sites,” holy sites have been decided by reli- suspended the agreement passed in The brief said the court does not the brief says. “Each worshipper uses gious leaders, not the courts, since the 2016. have the authority to make decisions their own prayer book and prays as beginning of the British Mandate.

The Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts and the Jewish Community Center of Louisville presents: NEVER AGAIN An exhibit of murals about the Holocaust created by gifted 7th-10th grade students over the past two decades at Western Kentucky University’s VAMPY program. This exhibit is made possible through the generous support of The Jewish Heritage for Excellence, and is a partnership of The Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts, The J Arts & Ideas program, Western Kentucky University and Kentucky Educational Television. SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 4–6 P.M. | The J Auditorium 10 Community Y AUGUST 25, 2017 Y 3 ELUL 5777 PICTURE THIS: PEACE VIGIL

Appalled by the violence in Charlottesville, Virginia, that white supremacists instigated, several Jewish Louisvillians joined approximately 200 others for a peace vigil Sunday, August 13, on the lawn of the St. Paul United Methodist Church in the Highlands. Rabbi Gaylia R. Rooks was among the faith leaders who spoke at the gathering, as did Matt Goldberg, director of the Jewish Community Relations Council. (photos by Rabbi Beth Jacowitz Chottiner)

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Jewish Federation OF LOUISVILLE AUGUST 25, 2017 Y 3 ELUL 5777 Y Community 11 First cohort of J-MAP selected; mentors, mentees paired

By Benji Berlow Ruby Swansburg and Corey Shapiro. gan to set goals for their partnerships. to have somebody who could provide For Community The young professional mentees “I have enjoyed getting to know advice during such a crazy stage of my are Hannah Beker, Jodi Dubrovensky, Erin [Miller] and understanding how life.” Jewish Family & Career Services Dr. Allison Feit, Rachel Goldenberg, she wants to develop personally and J-MAP also gives more seasoned and the Jewish Federation of Louis- Lesli Harad, Bonnie McCullagh, Erin professionally,” said Micah Jorrisch, professionals an opportunity to share ville have announced the first cohort Miller, Justin Sayers, Justin Smith and director of development at Family & their experience. of J-MAP, the Jewish Mentorship Madeline Winer. Children’s Place and a J-MAP mentor. “Thus far, my experience with the Alliance for Professionals. The cohort actually began in late “I have been very fortunate to have J-MAP program has been very fulfill- Funded in part by the Jewish June with an interactive group pre- wonderful mentors in my life, and I ing,” said Seth Gladstein, lawyer and Heritage Fund for Excellence, the sentation on Myers-Briggs personality hope that I can have a positive impact J-MAP mentor. “Not only have I met six-month mentorship program helps types led by JFCS Career Counsel- on Erin’s journey.” a group of young Jewish profession- young Jewish Louisville profession- or and J-MAP co-coordinator, Erin J-MAP was created to help young als who are committed to Louisville als navigate career advancement and Heakin. professionals find direction as they and its Jewish Community, but I have professional development. “We thought it would be useful for begin their careers. also had the opportunity to give some The first cohort includes 10 pairs of the mentees and mentors to have a “I am really happy that I signed up career and life advice to someone just mentors and mentees. The mentors common language to use to under- for J-MAP; it has been another way starting his career.” are Carlyn Altman, Jacqueline Brill, stand each other better and improve to develop myself as a young profes- Applications for the second cohort Dr. Rachel Davis-Stockton, Seth Glad- communication,” Heakin said. sional,” said Justin Sayers, a breaking of mentorship pairs will open this stein, Lisa Goldberg, Jordan Green, After learning their individual Myers news reporter for the Courier-Journal winter. Micah Jorrisch, Amy Landon, Becky Briggs type, mentors and mentees be- and J-MAP mentee. “It has been nice

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By Lee Chottiner slaughter or after surviving one. Interim Editor One IDF soldier whose family made aliyah from Iraq, told Green- Peyton Greenberg came away from berg about an infamous massacre of the 20th Maccabiah Games this sum- Jews there. He was likely referring to mer a winner. the Farhud, the two-day pogrom of Not only did the 20-year-old, 5-foot- Baghdad in 1941 when at least 180 11 swimmer, a junior at Northwestern Iraqi Jews were killed and 1,000 were University, swim three open events at injured. the games, competing against athletes “Everyone has a story like that,” she of various ages and experience levels, said. she won two silver medals in the 100- Greenberg’s Maccabiah experienc- and 200-meter breaststroke events. es have informed her expression of Her performances built upon her Judaism. She attends Shabbat services medal count from the 2013 Macca- at Hillel at least once a month; she biah when she netted a gold and two expects to return to Israel; she’s even silvers. interested in pursuing dual citizen- But winning wasn’t why she went ship. to Israel this summer. This time, the “I identify more with Judaism than Louisville native was after a different I did in the past,” she said. “I’m much prize. more open to discussions about [Juda- “I was just interested in talking to as ism]. I’m more open to explaining to many people as possible on this trip,” my non-Jewish friends about why it’s she said. important to me.” An international relations major A lifelong swimmer, Greenberg, the at Northwestern, Greenberg said she daughter of Rick and Debbie Green- wanted to use this time in Israel to berg, grew up competing for Lakeside broaden herself and get ready for her Swim Club and duPont Manuel High career. School as well as Northwestern in Big Mission accomplished. Ten meets. She swam the 100-med- “This changed my life,” Greenberg ley relay at the 2012 Kentucky State said of the latest Maccabiah. “It en- Championship, competed in the World hanced my connection to Judaism. I Championship trials in 2013, and made friends from around the world Peyton Greenberg won silver in her final Maccabiah games this summer. (photos provided by Peyton Greenberg) qualified for the 2016 Olympic Trials and I really found a sense of myself.” in Omaha. First held in 1932, the games this year Greenberg talked to athletes from The Maccabiah Games, which took She was one of three local athletes hosted some 10,000 athletes from 80 around the world and discovered that place this past July in Israel, are some- to be inducted into the JCC Athletic countries who competed in 47 events. they labored for their sports under times called the Jewish Olympics. Hall of Fame in 2015. different circumstances. She was one of two Louisville ath- For instance, she met a 50-meter letes to compete at Maccabiah. Andrea swimmer from Hong Kong, who told Glazer was on the show jumping her how the practice of Judaism is team, which won the silver medal in suppressed in China, and how he that event. struggled for three years to connvince Greenberg thanked her parents and authorities to let him travel to the coaches at Lakeside, duPont Manual games. and Northwestern for her success at “He only found out he could go the games. come three days before the competi- While the Maccabiah Games left a tion,” Greenberg said. left a lasting impression upon Green- Wherever she went in Israel, Green- berg, the just-concluded Jewish Olym- berg met people whose families came pics was probably her last. from countries in the Middle East, “I’d have to train for two more and Europe, who reached the Jewish years:” to prepare for the next one, she homeland one step ahead of a mass said, “and I probably should get a job.” AUGUST 25, 2017 Y 3 ELUL 5777 Y Community 13 A long-simmering debate: Who owns America’s oldest synagogue? NEW YORK – The story of Amer- review the ruling, and may petition ica’s oldest synagogue, as told by to have the case heard by the U.S. retired Supreme Court Justice David Supreme Court. Souter, is the story of American Jewish Shearith Israel President Louis Sol- history. omon said in a statement that the con- Touro Synagogue in Newport, gregation is “gratified” by the court’s Rhode Island, Souter wrote, was built decision and, as a result, “has been in the 1700s by Sephardic merchants restored to the position it has held for whose community then declined. In centuries.” The statement added that the late 1800s, Eastern European Jews the congregation hopes to move for- arrived in the area, occupied the build- ward from the court ruling, which “en- ing and have used it to this day. Since ables two great Jewish congregations then, heirs of the older Sephardic to regain the harmony that existed community have tried to maintain a between them before this unfortunate foothold in the historic synagogue that episode began five years ago.” they consider theirs. But even as Shearith Israel has On Wednesday, August 3, Souter retained ownership of America’s oldest awarded a victory to the Sephardim. synagogue, it no longer reflects the Writing an appeals court ruling on a community that American Jews have lawsuit over who owns Touro Syna- become. The families who founded gogue, Souter, who has regularly sat America’s first Jewish congregations on the court following his 2009 retire- – exiles from Spain and Portugal via ment, wrote that the building and its Amsterdam, London, Brazil and the centuries-old ritual objects all belong Caribbean – likely would not identify to Congregation Shearith Israel, a his- with the largely Ashkenazi, largely toric Sephardic congregation on the non-Orthodox American Jewish com- The interior of the historic Touro Synagogue during the 70th annual reading of George Washington’s letter to Upper West Side of Manhattan. the city’s Jewish congregation on Sunday, August 20. The congregation that worships at Touro and Congregation munity of 350 years later. The decision reversed an earlier dis- Shearith Israel in New York are currently embroiled in a legal battle over who owns the synagogue and its religious Even Shearith Israel has gone with trict court decision that gave owner- objects. (photo courtesy of The Newport Daily News) the flow, hiring a rabbi from a re- ship of the building – and the multi- Portuguese Synagogue – has a sense a pair of handcrafted, 18th-century nowned Ashkenazi rabbinical dynasty, million-dollar artifacts – to the group of its history as well. Founded in 1654, silver bulbs, which are used to adorn Meir Soloveichik, in 2013. that worships there: the Ashkenazi it bills itself as “America’s First Jewish Torah scrolls, to the Museum of Fine Still, part of the New York congrega- Congregation Jeshuat Israel. Congregation.” (Its current building Arts in Boston, where they were on tion’s appeal is its anachronism – led The Newport congregation said it is its fifth home.) Old-time members loan. But Shearith Israel objected by a cantor and choir in an era of lay will ask for a rehearing of the case. still wear top hats and worship in the to the $7 million sale, both because leadership, formal in an era of casual It’s an odd – and oddly enduring – distinctive Sephardic style passed Shearith Israel said it owned the or- dress, Sephardic in an Ashkenazi-led dispute being played out in an Amer- down from its founders, complete naments and claimed the sale violated community. And now, even if it no lon- ican courtroom. Souter’s ruling is a with a cantor in robes and choir. Some Jewish law. Jeshuat Israel then sued ger owns the American Jewish pres- primer on nearly 400 years of Ameri- Shearith Israel members are descend- Shearith Israel, and Shearith Israel ent, it can say that it still holds title to can Jewish history, and a dispute that ed from the original families that countersued – both of them seeking the American Jewish past. touches on historical tensions between started the congregation four centu- legal ownership of the bulbs. Sephardic Jews with roots in Spain, ries ago. Because the bulbs are meant to rest Portugal, North Africa and the Middle Jeshuat Israel, founded in 1881 as upon a Torah scroll, Shearith Israel East, and Ashkenazi Jews with roots Ashkenazi immigrants began flooding asserted, selling them to a secular Goose creek in Eastern Europe. America from Eastern Europe, has institution constitutes an unacceptable Touro, built in 1763, has loomed worshipped at Touro for more than decline in holiness. Diner large in American Jewish history. a century. For a time, according to The district court had ruled in Along with its claim to being the first Souter’s ruling, its members occupied Jeshuat Israel’s favor on the grounds Jewish building in the country, it also the synagogue illegally, praying there that it occupies the building and that received George Washington’s 1790 even as Shearith Israel sought to keep Shearith Israel had failed in its trustee letter guaranteeing that the United it closed. Only in 1903, following a obligations. But Souter reversed the States “gives to bigotry no sanction, to court battle, did the two groups sign ruling, partially based on the 1903 persecution no assistance.” a contract establishing Shearith Israel contract, writing that Shearith Israel Shearith Israel, hundreds of miles as the owner and giving Jeshuat Israel “is fee owner of the Touro Synagogue Of equal or greater value. away, has held title to Touro since a lease on the building. building, appurtenances, fixtures, and Not good with any other offers or discounts. Must present coupon at time of purchase. the early 1800s, when the shrinking According to the terms of the con- associated land.” Newport community asked the New tract, Jeshuat Israel must pray in the Now, says Gary Naftalis, Jeshuat Expires 09/30/17 York City congregation to steward the Sephardic style – its own identity be Israel’s lawyer, the congregation is Dine In Only building and its ritual objects. damned. “reviewing our legal options going Mon.-Th. 11-9 PM It’s a fitting relationship. Shearith Seeking to form an endowment, forward.” Jeshuat Israel could ask the Fri. 11-9:30 PM Sat. 8-9:30 PM Israel – also known as the Spanish and Jeshuat Israel arranged in 2011 to sell appeals court’s full panel of judges to Sun. 9-8 PM 14 Community Y AUGUST 25, 2017 Y 3 ELUL 5777 Jewish Hospital leads way in healing therapy, patient-centered treatment

Even in the midst of change, Jew- of caring that is unconditional love. The course places meditation. ish Hospital’s focus on advancing its comprehensive in a spiritual emphasis on the ways in As we prepare for Elul, the final healing mission and creating new and scope (assessing which all the world’s faith traditions month before Rosh Hashanah, the innovative ways to provide care con- and responding share these same teachings of love and Jewish New Year, our tradition calls tinues unabated. to the needs of compassion. on us all to focus upon healing, renew- This past week, Dr. Carl Middleton the whole person In an era when the opioid crisis al, restoration, repair and forgiveness. of Catholic Health Initiatives came in body, mind has reached epidemic proportions, At a time when our world is increas- to Jewish Hospital to commission and spirit) and it is all the more important to teach ingly engulfed in violence and hatred, four new practitioners and four new personalized by patients to include non-pharmacolog- this message is all the more relevant. instructors in Healing Therapy. This design (individ- ical means of pain relief and relax- May each of us use this time to prac- training reflects a year’s worth of study Rabbi Nadia ualized accord- ation, such as the energy techniques tice prayer, mindfulness and medita- and requires 50-60 hours of classroom ing to a person’s of therapeutic touch (Delores Krieger) tion, to practice positive thinking, and instruction. Siritsky values, needs and healing touch (Hover-Kramer). spread hope and forgiveness. Let us Healing therapy is a person-centered and desires). Person-centered care Healing Therapy includes the gen- remember that the energy we carry spiritual approach to care that uti- is delivered through collaborative tle healing arts of presence, positive with us has an effect on those around lizes non-pharmacological means of interdisciplinary partnerships, such as affirmations, relaxation response us. Let us do what we can to bring a alleviating pain, promoting relaxation in palliative care, and reflects our core conscious breathing, aromatherapy, calming peace to those we encounter. in those who are experiencing anxiety, values as an organization. guided imagery, comfort touch, hand tension or stress and supporting those Healing therapy teaches practi- and foot massage, body massage, (Rabbi Nadia Siritsky is vice pres- who are dying. tioners how to lay hands and facil- cutaneous stimulation, music, humor ident of mission at KentuckyOne Person-centered care is a philosophy itate relief and relaxation through and laughter, distraction, prayer and Hleath.)

Comedian By JTA and filmmaker, lauded for MDA telethons, Jerry Lewis dies

By JTA movie industry name Lewis when they appeared in ical slapstick comedy acting alongside by the end of small-time vaudeville and at Catskills Martin’s relaxed persona. The duo also Comedian and filmmaker Jerry Lew- the 1960s, Lewis resort hotels, according to the New starred in 13 films, but broke up 10 is, known for his work with singer-ac- continued to per- York Times. Lewis, known as Joey years later, at which point they were tor Dean Martin and his four decades form a comedy when he was young, said the fact that barely speaking to each other. of hosting the Muscular Dystrophy routine in Las his parents often left him in the care Lewis and Martin reconciled in telethon, has died at 91. Vegas, where he of his grandmother and aunts gave 1987, when Lewis attended the funeral Lewis, best known for his starring got his start in him a longstanding sense of insecurity of Dean Paul Martin Jr., Martin’s role in The Nutty Professor, died Sun- 1949, according and a need for attention. oldest son, a pilot in the California Air day morning at his home in Las Vegas, to Variety. Lewis began performing with Mar- National Guard who had been killed The Las Vegas Review Journal colum- Jerry Lewis Lewis was born tin in 1946 after they performed on in a crash. They continued to speak nist John Katsilometes first reported. Joseph Levitch the same bill at a Manhattan nightclub occasionally until Martin died in 1995, He was 91. to Borscht Belt entertainer parents and created an act, which soared in the Times reported. Though he was largely out of the Danny and Rae Levitch, who used the popularity with Lewis using his phys- Lewis began writing, producing and directing films in the late 1950s and 1960s. Rock-a-Bye Baby (1958), The Geisha Boy (1958) and Cinderfella LOUISVILLE VAAD (1960) were his first three films, and HAKASHRUTH were directed by Lewis mentor Frank Venues currently supervised and certified by Tashlin. Lewis wrote, directed and the Vaad: starred in the 1960 film The Bellboy, his directorial debut. t The Jewish Community Center (Kitchen) In the 1963 film The Nutty Professor, t The J Outdoor Café (Dive -n- Dine) Lewis, in a variation on Dr. Jekyll and t KentuckyOne Health Jewish Hospital Mr. Hyde, played both the shy chem- (kosher kitchen only) istry professor and a brash nightclub t The Arctic Scoop: 841 S. Hurstbourne Pkwy. singer. At the end of his life, Lewis (They have pareve options and are available for any occasion at any off-site venue) hoped to bring a musical adaptation of The Nutty Professor to Broadway. Services provided by the Vaad: Lewis began hosting the annual Labor Day weekend Muscular Dys- t Consultation on kashruth and of kosher trophy Association telethon in 1966, products at local businesses and remaining as host of the telethon and companies his beloved “Jerry’s Kids” until 2010, raising more than $2 billion during List of local businesses providing kosher those years. catering (must request to have Vaad He received the Academy of Mo- supervision when ordering): tion Pictures Arts & Sciences’ Jean t Bristol Catering (kosher catering available at Hersholt Humanitarian Award for his off-site venues such as The J, synagogues, charitable activity in 2009. He has two etc.) stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame t The Catering Company - Michaelis Events — one for his movie work, the other (kosher catering available at off-site for television. venues) The French government inducted t Hyatt Regency Louisville (kosher catering Lewis into the Légion d’Honneur in only) 2006. t Louisville Marriot East (can host kosher In 2015, the Library of Congress events but does not have kosher catering service) announced that it had acquired Lew- is’s personal archives. In a statement, t Other venues may be approved only upon request for kosher supervision Lewis said, “Knowing that the Library of Congress was interested in ac- quiring my life’s work was one of the Please visit our website for more info: biggest thrills of my life,” according to www.louisvillevaad.org the New York Times. THE VAAD ADVANTAGE: LOCAL & AFFORDABLE AUGUST 25, 2017 Y 3 ELUL 5777 Y Community 15 PICTURE THIS: POOLSIDE SHABBAT

Members of Jewish Federation of Louisville’s Young Adult Division (YAD) capped the summer on Saturday, August 12, with a poolside Havdalah party at the home of Dara and Charlie Woods. YAD Director Benji Berlow manned the grill and led the service on guitar as young adults and their children enjoyed the evening. (photos by Lee Chottiner)

GENERATIONcelebration to GENERATION The J invites you for dinner and dancing with friends and family as we celebrate the inaugural Annette Simon Sagerman L’dor V’dor and the Next Generation Annette Simon Sagerman Awards. SUNDAY, AUG. 27 at 6:30 P.M. | Louisville Marriott East RSVP: jewishlouisville.org/generation or 502-238-2770 16 Community Y AUGUST 25, 2017 Y 3 ELUL 5777 PICTURE THIS: JEWISH HERITAGE NIGHT

The August 6 Jewish Heritage Night with the Louisville Bats at Slugger Field was rained out, but that didn’t stop Jewish Louisvillians from gathering under shelter at the ballpark, scarfing down kosher hotdogs and enjoying each other’s company. Despite the rainout, 313 tickets were sold and 265 people came out to the ballpark. (photos by Courtney Hatley)

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The JCL, in conjunction with the Harold Grinspoon Anonymous (7) Lisa & Peter Resnik Shellie Benovitz Marylee & Armand Rothschild Foundation and the Jewish Heritage Fund for Excellence, Leigh & Russ Bird Renee & John Rothschild launched the LIFE & LEGACY program in Louisville on Marsha P. Bornstein Edwin Cohen & Dafna Schurr April 1, 2017 to transform charitable giving for future Christopher & Sarah Brice Matt & Cindy Schwartz generations of Jewish Louisville. Beverly Bromley Shane O’Koon Shaps & Howard Shaps William & Dora Esakov Robin Silverman Dr. & Mrs. Russ Farmer Dr. Joan Simunic As of August 22, 2017, 60 donor commitments have Cybil Flora Rabbi Robert Slosberg been received by the JCL, with an estimated value of over Debbie & Alan Friedman Deborah Slosberg $2.1 million in anticipated gifts. Thank you. Stacy Gordon-Funk & Don Funk Larry & Melinda M. Snyder Jane Goldstein Shiela Steinman Wallace Richard & Ellen Goldwin Robin & Stephen Stratton Now is the perfect time to consider your legacy and Frankye Klein Gordon Michael Hymson & Karen Strauss ensure a vibrant Jewish Louisville. Join your community Harold L. Gordon Becky Ruby Swansburg Jordan & Abby Green Linda Shapiro & Robert Taylor members and endow your values through Sidney & Barbara Isaacs Hymson Judy Freundlich Tiell LIFE & LEGACY today. Jay & Karen Klempner Robert Tiell Julie Kling Dr. Jeffrey & Jennifer Tuvlin To arrange a no-obligation, confidential conversation, please Louis Levy & Wilma Probst Levy Howard & Sara Wagner Cantor David A. Lipp & Rabbi Laura Metzger Scott & Hunter Weinberg contact Jennifer Tuvlin, LIFE & LEGACY Coordinator, at Ian Mutchnick Dr. Marvin & Renee Yussman 502-238-2735 or [email protected]. Stephanie Mutchnick Yonatan & Lisa Yussman Peter Pearlman Arnold J. Zegart Lenae Price Carol L. Zegart Betsy & Mark Prussian AUGUST 25, 2017 Y 3 ELUL 5777 Y Community 17 Green: Naked Hummus plans to offer subscriptions for food By Lee Chottiner “It was the most delicious cup of Interim Editor coffee I ever had in my entire life,” she said. Fresh from the 12th Hazon Food Green and Holzberg also served Conference in Falls Village, Connecti- roasted garlic hummus, pan-fried cut, Amy Green is ready to go public falafel and Israeli salad at a food festi- with some news. val there. The owner of Naked Hummus, a She’s convinced that Jewish food Louisville kosher-certified maker of has a bright future. chickpea products, is making plans to “Absolutely, it does,” she said, noting be a subscription-based business. that Jewish delis are opening across That means customers could one the country, though not without some day have falefel delivered to their controversy. doorsteps. For instance, some of those delis Green also said that she made con- have not-so-Jewish foods on their nections at the conference with people menus, like bacon. who could help her in the venture, in- “This is where it’s becoming a big cluding manufacturers of frozen food question,” she said. “Is that Jewish products, “which is where we’re going food?” with our falafel.” Recently, we got our certification,” she added. “So we’re now kosher, ac- cording to the Vaad. For now, Naked Hummus continues to sell its products on the web and at the farmers market at Douglass Loop. Green described the Hazon Food Conference as an educational experi- ence for purveyors of Jewish food in the 21st century. “It’s really a conference about the future of Jewish food, where we’re heading with Jewish food,” she said. “It causes us [to think] not just about what we eat with regard to kosher, but everything surrounding that food.” Green wasn’t the only Louisvillian there. Her husband, Ohad Holzberg, Green milked a goat to prepare what she said is the was at the conference, and The J’s best cup of coffee she ever had in her life. JOFEE Fellow, Michael Fraade, was a Amy Green chops up Israeli salad at the Hazon Food Conference. (photos provided by Amy Green) presenter on the topic, “Israelite Agri- culture and the Tanach.” The conference addressed food’s The Jewish Community of Louisville gratefully acknowledges donations to the following impact on the environment, animal welfare and responsibility to employ- JCC SECOND CENTURY FUNDS AND OTHER ENDOWMENTS ees through four tracks: • Jewish food traditions; STANLEY & MARY LEE HONOR OF L’DOR V’DOR AWARD FOR NANCY OPPER MOSER ANNE E. SHAPIRA LITERACY • Cooking demonstrations and do-it- FISCHER YOUTH ACTIVITIES MARSHA BORNSTEIN JANICE BAILEN INITIATIVE ENDOWMENT yourself experiences; FUND HONOR OF KEREN BENABOU FUND (REACH OUT AND MEMORY OF STANLEY FISCHER SARA WAGNER SANDRA K. BERMAN READ) - NCJW • Food justice and sustainability; LEAH GERSH HONOR OF THE ANNETTE SIMON MEMORIAL SHALOM MEMORY OF ANN SHAPIRA • Health and wellness. SAGERMAN L’DOR V’DOR AWARD LOUISVILLE FUND SIDNEY & BARBARA ISAACS HYMSON SADIE AND MAURICE HARVEY & ARLENE KAUFMAN HONOR OF L’DOR V’DOR AWARD FOR SUZANNE HAMMEL “The Food Conference aims to GROSSMAN COMMUNITY HONOR OF L’DOR V’DOR AWARD FOR MARSHA BORNSTEIN EVIE & CHUCK TOPCIK inspire and motivate us to think more SERVICE CAMP FUND MARSHA BORNSTEIN HONOR OF THE WEDDING FOR DAUGHTER HELEN & STEVE SWEITZER broadly about our food choices,” Ha- HONOR OF L’DOR V’DOR AWARD FOR LINDA & STEPHEN GOODMAN OF LAURA & JON KLEIN HOWARD & SUSAN VOGT & THE MARSHA BORNSTEIN PATRICIA COAN HONOR OF GOOD HEALTH FOR CHUCK RODES FAMILY zon Senior Program Manager Jessie MEMORY OF SIDNEY FIGA TOPCIK RON & ELAINE WEISBERG Berlin wrote in her welcoming state- MEMORY OF PHIL LEVY MARIAN WEISBERG YOUTH MEMORY OF LINDA BOROWICK MICHAEL & DEB HOSKINS MEMORY OF ANNE SHAPIRA THEATRE FUND MEMORY OF JULIE ROBENSON’S GAIL & HAROLD HERMAN ment. “We hope that this conference… HONOR OF BARBARA & ARTHUR HONOR OF L’DOR V’DOR AWARD FOR GRANDMOTHER HELANE & WARNER ISAACS will help you consider new commit- GROSSMAN 30TH WEDDING MARSHA BORNSTEIN AL & JAN GLAUBINGER SCHERRILL RUSSMAN ANNIVERSARY ELAINE & RON WEISBERG GERALD & BENITA RUSSMAN ments around food for a sweet New JUDIE SHERMAN JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER MR. & MRS. R. E. SUTHERLAND Year.” HONOR OF ANNETTE & HARRY GELLER IRVIN AND BETTY ZEGART HONOR OF L’DOR V’DOR AWARD FOR RAYMOND & CAROLYN RUSSMAN Hazon, which means vision, is a 60TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY SENIOR ADULT FUND MARSHA BORNSTEIN LEONARD A. GODDY JUDIE & VICKI SHERMAN HONOR OF L’DOR V’DOR AWARD FOR TONI GOLDMAN CHUCK & SARAH O’KOON Jewish NPO that works to create a MEMORY OF ANNE SHAPIRA MARSHA BORNSTEIN SARAH & CHUCK O’KOON INEZ SEGELL healthier and more sustainable Jewish ERWIN SHERMAN MEMORY OF ANNE SHAPIRA MEMORY OF LINDA BOROWICK JOHN & KIM RUSSMAN REINHARDT SHIRLEY & DONALD KATZ DAVID WEINBERG WINONA SHIPREK & ALISON SHIPREK community, and a healthier and more ETHEL KOZLOVE LEVY KEMPER sustainable world for all. SENIOR ADULT HOSPITALITY JOSEPH FINK B.B.Y.O. JEWISH COMMUNITY OF RON & RUTH GREENBERG Some presentations at the con- FUND COMMUNITY SERVICE LOUISVILLE GEORGE EDELSTEIN HONOR OF 45TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY SCHOLARSHIP FUND MEMORY OF LINDA FUCHS BEVERLY LOWENTHAL & ALIX LUTNICK ference straddled the line between OF STEVE & SANDY LINKER HONOR OF JAY HEINS 93RD BIRTHDAY HONOR OF JEFF PERELLIS 65TH JEANNINE & JOHN LIVESAY science and science fiction. SARAH & CHARLES O’KOON HONOR OF MARILEE SHER’S BIRTHDAY BIRTHDAY HELEN & PAUL RAFSON DIANA FINK HONOR OF L’DOR V’DOR AWARD FOR VICKY & HOWARD PULLIAM “We had a scientist talk about grow- LOUIS LEVY AND WILMA MARSHA BORNSTEIN PHYLLIS & LARRY FLORMAN ing meat (animal protein) in a test PROBST LEVY FILM & THE JEWISH COMMUNITY JILL & ALAN SIMON JANE & STEVE SHAPIRO THEATER ARTS FUND OF LOUISVILLE MEMORY OF ANNE SHAPIRA MR. & MRS. ANDREW MELLMAN tube,” Green said. HONOR OF L’DOR V’DOR AWARD FOR ALSO GRATEFULLY SARA & HOWARD WAGNER JUDIE SHERMAN One program demystified the pro- MARSHA BORNSTEIN ACKNOWLEDGES DONATIONS cess of making meat kosher with a LOUIS & WILMA PROBST LEVY TO THE FOLLOWING THE J FILM FESTIVAL FUND ARTHUR DAVID KREITMAN HONOR OF L’DOR V’DOR AWARD FOR JEWISH MUSIC FUND butcher actually demonstrating how DAVID & ANNETTE SIMON ANNUAL JEWISH FEDERATION MARSHA BORNSTEIN HONOR OF GRACIE WISHNIA’S SPECIAL to halachically slaughter an animal. SAGERMAN SPECIAL EVENTS CAMPAIGN SARA WAGNER BIRTHDAY FUND MEMORY OF ANNE SHAPIRA BARBARA & SIDNEY HYMSON “Not everyone watched,” Green said. HONOR OF L’DOR V’DOR AWARD FOR FRIEDA BERLIN THE J CAMP FUND “We had the option.” MARSHA BORNSTEIN SHIELA WALLACE HONOR OF KEREN BENABOU MEMORY OF ANNETTE SIMON CAROLE SPIELBERG SARA WAGNER Green was especially proud of the SAGERMAN Jewish Federation MARCIA SCHUSTER OF LOUISVILLE cappuccino made with goat’s milk PHYLLIS GREEN MARCIA & DONALD GORDON from an animal she milked herself. She appropriately called it a “goatcci- no.” 3600 Dutchmans Lane • Louisville, KY 40205 502-459-0660 • jewishlouisville.org 18 Community Y AUGUST 25, 2017 Y 3 ELUL 5777 Destination: Poland Louisville Jews visit the country for many reasons, return changed

By Bruce Snyder many non-Jewish Poles were also Community Correspondent killed by the Germans – about three million, according to some sources. For many Jews, Poland is something “I know it’s difficult to walk the of an enigma, a study of contrasts. streets of Poland, look at people and The 120,000-square-mile country wonder what their family was doing was once home to the largest Jew- during the war,” Kofman said, “but ish community in Europe – about 3 they suffered a lot. They were also million before the war. No one knows occupied in addition to the Jewish how many live there today, but the people. number is small, mostly in Warsaw “I think the healthiest way to deal and Krakow. In many towns and vil- with the Holocaust is to say, yes, it lages, Jewish life has vanished. happened, and face it,” she added. Not that Jewish life is gone there. “But we are moving on from it, mov- Since the fall of the Iron Curtain, ing on as a community, with recon- many Poles have discovered that they ciliation with the Polish people. That have Jewish roots; some have even doesn’t mean you have to forget it or embraced their forgotten faith. JCCs dismiss your anger. It means you can have opened in Warsaw and in Kra- Two Holocaust survivors who were at Buchenwald concentration camp together met for the first time since the move on and create something that is war this summer during an international Jewish music festival in Krakow, Poland. (photos provided by Rabbi Beth kow, where an international Jewish Jacowitz Chottiner) valuable.” music festival attracts thousands every Rabbi Beth Jacowitz Chottiner sibility and obligation I had. We had a year. Dan Penner, a Holocaust studies of Temple Shalom went to Poland this member of our congregation who was Still, between the Holocaust, the instructor at Atherton High School summer with Classrooms Without actually a Holocaust survivor (Ann rise of communism and the country’s and Bellarmine University, also made Borders (Temple Shalom President Klein), so I think people grew up, and deeply rooted anti-Semitism, Poland the trip this year with two Louisville Keiron O’Connell and his wife, Paula, attend our synagogue knowing Ann remains for many a graveyard for Holocaust teachers. also made the trip.). She still winces survived Auschwitz.” Jews. They led a group of 19 students when she recalls her first trip to the “Unless you’ve been there, you won’t Why then do Jews, including Louis- from Atherton, duPont Manual and country. fully understand what I’m talking ville Jews, choose to visit this land? Central high schools on an 11-day tour “I was there for a week and couldn’t about,” Jacowitz Chottiner said. “We This year, several area Jews jour- of Holocaust sites in Poland, Germany wait to leave,” she said. “Every time I got home last month, I asked people neyed to Poland for many reasons and the Czech Republic. Two of the passed an older person, I couldn’t help [who traveled with me] how they were – family trips, conferences, seminars. students they took, were Jewish. but think, what were you doing during doing, and people said they were still For almost all of them, though, the “Most of the kids had taken our the war?” really struggling. Holocaust was the underlying reason. class or were about to take it,” Penner This summer marked her third visit “The more people can experience More than a few have come back said, “so they had a pretty good Holo- to Poland, and a change of heart. that, the better for all humanity,” she changed. caust background.” “I wanted to see the Holocaust sites added. “We are all children of one Still, that did not prepare them for because I felt as a Jew, it was a respon- God.” Auschwitz-Birkenau. (Jacowitz Chottiner is married to “You can talk about it, but it’s just the interim editor of this paper.) so real [when you’re there]; it’s life impacting.” Jordan Gould, 17, a senior at One girl in the group was so dis- duPont Manual High School this past turbed by what she saw at Auschwitz year, visited Poland over the summer, that she couldn’t bring herself to visit with his father, David Gould, along Birkenau. “She stayed on the bus,” with relatives and friends. Penner said. “That was her choice.” The trip surprised them both. It was Penner’s third visit to Poland, “My expectations were not high,” but his first leading a student group. Jordan said, “but you go there and it’s He hopes to lead another in two years. a different feeling.” After the Auschwitz visit, the David, his father, said the death teachers went around the bus asking camps deeply affected him. their students to throw out words to “Visiting Auschwitz and Birkenau, I describe what they were feeling “The got exactly what I expected; actually, it kids had all sorts of responses, how was more emotional than I thought,” emotionally draining it was,” Penner he said. said. “My word was ‘honored.’” As for the rest of Poland, “I got He chose that word, he said, be- nothing like what I expected,” he said. cause teaching the Holocaust “is rel- “I thought it would be cold, and it was evant and necessary,” especially these the total opposite. Now we’re bringing days. “You can compare it to what back our story and talking to people. happened in Charlottesville to make My parents are in their 70’s. When we that crystal clear,” he said. came back and told them our experi- ence – their generation still equates Poland as turning their back on the Jewish people – maybe my parents will now decide to go to visit and have the same experience.”

Michal Kofman, a University of Louisville sociology professor, has vis- ited Poland many times, including this summer for a conference in Wroclaw. She said her trips there have taught her a valuable lesson: let go of hate. “One of the lessons of the Holocaust is that it is not us against them, and they are not out to kill us,” she said. An Israeli whose grandmother was born in Poland, Kofman noted that A sign at the entrance to the Krakow JCC AUGUST 25, 2017 Y 3 ELUL 5777 Y Community 19 20 Community Y AUGUST 25, 2017 Y 3 ELUL 5777 D’VAR TORAH Why is this year different than all other years? Here’s why By Rabbi Avrohom Litvin about it. Why for goodness and holiness. Shabbat, is therefore quite understandable that, For Community should this year too, is a time of holiness, when we are since this year there are three days in be any different each encouraged to readjust our lives a row of holiness and positive spiritual As I prepared to think about the than any other and reconnect with family, friends and energy, we gain a sense of permanence upcoming High Holidays, I was struck year? Why should G-d. for goodness and holiness all year with a question. I know, it is not Pass- this year’s reso- There is a fundamental principle long. over, but, Mah Nishtana – how is this lutions last when taught in the Torah: “Something May G-d bless us all with the resolve year different from all other years? many of us may repeated three times acquires a force to use this spiritual energy to fill our In good Jewish tradition the answer have tried this of permanence – (chazaka).” The term lives and fill the world with good- would probably be something like this: before and seen is derived from the word “chazak,” ness in the upcoming year. May this In all other years, each person uses Rabbi Avrohom Litvin only the smallest which means strength, and carries resolve and our positive actions trigger the two holy days of Rosh Hashanah of change from an assurance that if we do something G-d’s further blessing that we all be to connect to G-d. Many go to syna- year to year? three times in a row, there is a pre- inscribed and sealed for a good and gogue. Many more enjoy a festive meal Well, according to the Kabbalah, sumption that it will be carried out sweet year, and for the greatest bless- with family and friends. Still more there is a two-part secret that em- indefinitely. How much more so in the ing of all – the coming of moshiach resolve to be better people – better in powers people this year, even if they case of Rosh Hashanah, which is des- (messiah) and the era of peace and their relationships with their families, have not experienced much success in ignated, literally, the rosh (head) of the goodwill and holiness for the world. with their fellow man, with G-d. previous years. You see, this year the year, not just the beginning of the year. Sadly, we all know that most New two days of Rosh Hashanah occur on This means that, in addition to being (Rabbi Avrohom Litvin is director of Year’s resolutions do not last. If it is to Thursday and Friday, leading directly the beginning of the year, it is also, the Jewish Learning Center.) lose that weight or exercise more, take into the holy Shabbat. and essentially, the head of the year. up a hobby or pray on a more regular Why is that so important? Let’s delve It then follows that just as the head (Shabbat candles should be lit on basis – all too often, time passes and into these holy teachings, and soon it directs all the organs of the body the following nights and times: August even the best of resolutions end up will all become clear. and gives the guidance and ability 25, 8:05 p.m.; September 1, 7:54 p.m.; discarded, languishing on the garbage On the two days of Rosh Hashanah, to function, so too Rosh Hashanah September 8, 7:44 p.m.; September 15, heap of unfulfilled good intentions. we blow the shofar – the simple sound directs and animates each day of the 7:33 p.m.; September 22, 7:22 p.m.; It is a bit depressing when you think of the ram’s horn aimed to be a call year in all aspects of our daily lives. It September 29, 7:11 p.m.) CHAVURAT SHALOM Compiled by Sarah Harlan Check out what’s happening at Chavu- us. Lunch will include cheese tortellini For Community rat Shalom in September: alfredo with smoked salmon, broc- Chavurat Shalom is a communi- Thursday, September 7 – guitar stu- coli and carrots, mixed green salad, ty-wide program for Jewish seniors and We’ve got some great musical en- dents from the University of Louisville fresh fruit, and assorted cookies and their friends. The group meets in the tertainment and holidays to observe. Department of Music will perform for brownies. Levy Great Hall of the Klein Center at Thursday, September 14 – flappers, The Temple, 5101 U.S. Highway 42, un- yes! There are two of those. Crowd less otherwise designated in the listing. favorites Two of Diamonds (Ann Lunch is available at noon for $5, fol- Waterman and Beth Olliges) take you lowed by the program at 1 p.m. Chef Z back to the Roaring 20s for a delight- is the caterer for the activities. Contact ful costumed journey in music. Sing Sarah Harlan at 502-423-1818 or sar- along. Lunch will include meatloaf, [email protected] by the Tuesday green beans, roasted potatoes, mixed of the week of the activity for reserva- green salad, fresh fruit, and bread tions. Vegetarian meals are available if pudding. requested. Thursday, September 21 – no Chavu- Transportation can be scheduled by rat Shalom; shana tovah u’metukah! calling Jewish Family & Career Services Thursday, September 28 – Mike at 502-452-6341. Transportation to O’Bryan, accordion player extraor- Chavurat Shalom is $5 round-trip. dinaire, will return to entertain us. Funding for Chavurat Shalom is pro- Lunch will include herb roasted chick- vided by the Jewish Heritage Fund for en, couscous with roasted vegetables, Excellence, the Jewish Community of mixed green salad, fresh fruit, and Louisville, National Council of Jewish apple cobbler. Women, The Temple’s Men of Reform Thursday, October 5 – no Chavurat Judaism and Women of Reform Juda- Shalom; chag sukkot sameach! ism, and other donors.

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Congregations announce b’nai mitzvah scheduled through August 2018

September 2 Illana Saltzman The Temple September 9 Matthew Margulis Adath Jeshurun

October 7 Jacob Figa The Temple

October 21 Joseph Levinson Adath Jeshurun Joseph Todd Temple Shalom

October 28 Alex Schwartz The Temple November 11 Nicki Kaplan Temple Shalom

February 3 Carter Schwartz The Temple

March 3 Zachary Resnik Adath Jeshurun March 10 August 18 August 25 Brady Salmon June 9 Hailey Hertzman Lilly King Temple Shalom Nila Rothman The Temple The Temple The Temple Carly Schramko Adath Jeshurun July 14 Samantha Chazen March 24 The Temple Gabriella Kronenberg Adath Jeshurun July 21 Roman Beauchamp April 14 The Temple Sharon Ohayon The Temple August 4 Samuel Schultz April 28 The Temple Jacob Levitz Adath Jeshurun August 11 Ada Weiss May 12 Keneseth Israel Sophia Snyder Adath Jeshurun Jackson Shuman The Temple May 26 Reagan Rothschild The Temple

[email protected] www.weisberglouisvillehomes.com 22 Community Y AUGUST 25, 2017 Y 3 ELUL 5777 Rosh Hashanah Section Musical mitzvah Louisvillians learn to blow shofar for the High Holy Days By Lee Chottiner to Exodus, the sound of the shofar Interim Editor emanated from Mount Sinai at the giving of the Torah. The Book of Josh- Jake Hyman isn’t what you would ua records how the people of Israel call a novice shofar blower, but he marched around the walls of Jericho recalls what it felt like to be one. blowing shofarot until the walls col- The 13-year-old stood before his lapsed and the city fell. congregation, Keneseth Israel, last On Rosh Hashanah, however, the year during the High Holy Days, shofar calls the observant to reflect grasping the shofar his grandfather on their deeds of the past year, and to gave him. He recalls blasting out the change. short and long sounds synonymous Observant Jews say the shofar is to with commanding Jews to awaken be blown 100 times on the New Year from their spiritual slumber and ex- through a pattern of notes: the tekiah, amine their deeds. one long, straight blast; shevarim, “I was a little nervous,” recalled three medium, wailing blasts, teruah, Jake, son of Lee Hyman and Debby nine quick blasts in succession, and Rose, “but it was fun and it made me the tekiah gedolah – one long, sus- feel proud that I could do it.” tained blast that ends both the shofar It was also something that rabbis at service on Rosh Hashanah as well as most area congregations encourage. The mitzvah of blowing the shofar can be performed by young and old alike. (photos provided) Yom Kippur. Every year, at Louisville’s syna- shurun, said he, too, opens the Neilah Some rabbis prefer that their blow- Though some sources describe the gogues, worshippers are given the (concluding) service for worshippers ers first demonstrate that they can shofar as one of the earliest musical chance to come to the bima, shofar in who want to try their hand at this make the notes. instruments, Wolk stops far short of hand, and try blowing it before their special mitzvah. Rabbi Beth Jacowitz “I offer a three-session class that that assertion. community of worshippers. Chottiner of Temple Shalom, going members are invited to take,” said “I actually think it’s not,” he said. In most cases, the offer comes at into her second year at that congrega- Rabbi Gaylia R. Rooks of The Temple, “There’s no mechanism that controls the conclusion of Yom Kippur, when tion, said she would do the same. “but they must get their shofar blow- the pitch that allows you to change it. everyone can try their hand at belting Blowing the shofar on Rosh Ha- ing ‘certified kosher’ by me prior to the There’s a few different sounds depend- out a good, long tekiah gedolah. shanah is a bit more complicated. A service. Since there are more than just ing on how you blow it. But it’s not “I also put out some extra shofarot” blower must be able to produce the a couple [shofar blowers], it’s OK if a musical instrument; it’s a religious for anyone who wants to give it a try, short and long notes that tradition they’re not great. I just help them im- item.” said KI Rabbi Michael Wolk. proscribes – tekiah, shevarim, teruah. prove with whatever tips I can offer.” Still, music can be made with it. Ex- Rabbi Robert Slosberg of Adath Je- That takes some practice. One of Rooks’ pupils is Michelle amples of music being played on the Elisburg, president of the Louisville Chapter of Hadassah. She took Rooks’ course last year and blew her shofar on Rosh Hashanah. The rabbi also ISRAEL BONDS passed out literature addressing the whys of shofar blowing as well as the hows. Invest in Your Traditions “I was a religion major in college and my graduation present from my INVEST IN ISRAEL BONDS parents was a shofar,” Elisburg said, israelbonds.com “so I had it for a really long time, but didn’t know how to blow it properly.” Over the years, though, when she visited her home congregation in 2017 • 5778 Washington, D.C., and listened as congregants stood at all corners of the sanctuary blowing their horns, she became inspired to try it herself. “I thought, ‘Oh I could do that, I should do that, and I would do that.” Last year with five or six other worshippers at The Temple, she did do that. She was nervous, but she said it went well enough. “It gives you chills,” Elisburg said of shofar are easy to find on the Inter- the experience. net, including, appropriately enough, She described hearing many shofars “Hatikvah.” at once as “awe inspiring,” the mix of In fact, when Jake Hyman first tried different size horns, each producing to blow his shofar, he thought it might different sounds, being reminiscent of be similar to the trumpet, which he an orchestra. was playing at the time. “Everyone is doing the same note It wasn’t. at the same time,” Elisburg said, “but “You have to put your mouth in they all sound different.” slightly different positions,” he said. It The satisfaction of blowing a shofar also has just a couple pitches. It was goes beyond the sound it makes. somewhat different.” “I feel very connected to the tradi- Now that she has done this mitzvah, tion,” Elisburg said, “because I know Elisburg is anxious to do it again this it was something they did in ancient year. She admitted, though, that her Development Corporation for Israel Invest in Israel Bonds israelbonds.com times.” shofar skills might be a little rusty. 2700 East Main Street, Suite 103 This is not an offering, which can be made only by “I suppose I need a refresher,” she Columbus, OH 43209 prospectus. Read the prospectus carefully before The history of the shofar is ground- investing to fully evaluate the risks associated with quipped. 513.793.4440 • [email protected] investing in Israel bonds. Member FINRA ed in Jewish tradition. According AUGUST 25, 2017 Y 3 ELUL 5777 Y Community 23 Rosh Hashanah Section Service times Looking for a place to observe the 5:45 p.m., Ask the Rabbis 7 p.m. Mincha 8:07 p.m., fast ends High Holy Days this year? Here are 6 p.m., Mincha 8:17 p.m., Shabbat ends Wed., Oct. 4, Sukkot, first night the service times for all local congre- 7:10 p.m., Neilah Sun., Sept. 24, Fast of Gedaliyah 7:02 p.m., candle lighting gations. Contact the congregation of 7:55 p.m., Ma’ariv 6:14 a.m., fast begins 7 p.m., Mincha, followed by Maariv your choice to arrange for tickets. 8:05 p.m. Shofar blowing, Havdalah, 8:16 p.m., fast ends Thurs., Oct. 5, Sukkot, first day Some require tickets, others charge following the service, break the fast Fri., Sept. 29, Erev Yom Kippur/ 9 a.m., Shacharit for admission, and some offer free Kol Nidre 6:50 p.m., Mincha, followed by admission: 7 a.m., Shacharit Maariv Anshei Sfard 7:10 p.m., candle lighting 7:58, light candles Adath Jeshurun 3700 Dutchmans Lane, 502-451-3122 7 p.m., Kol Nidrei, followed by rabbi’s Fri., Oct. 6, Sukkot, second day 2401 Woodbourne Ave., 502-451-5359 Sat., Sept. 16, Selichot sermon and Maariv 9 a.m., Shacharit Wed., Sept. 20, Erev Rosh Hasha- 11:30 p.m., refreshments Sat., Sept. 30, Yom Kippur 6:50 p.m., Mincha, followed by nah Midnight, Selichos 9 a.m., Shacharit Maariv 5 p.m., New Year’s Party Wed., Sept. 20, Erev Rosh Hasha- Noon, rabbi’s sermon followed by na 5:45 p.m., service Yizkor and Mussaf See SERVICES on page 24 Thurs., Sept. 21, Rosh Hashanah, 7:24 p.m., candle lighting 5:45 p.m., Mincha first day 7:25 p.m., Mincha, followed by eve- 7 p.m. Neilah 9 a.m., morning service ning services 9:30 a.m., intergenerational family Thurs., Sept. 21, Rosh Hashanah, service (Slosberg Event Center) first day This Rosh HaShanah, Following both services, Tashlich 8:30 a.m., morning services Fri., Sept. 22, Rosh Hashanah, Around 11 a.m., rabbi’s speech, fol- make a healthy New Year a reality second day lowed by shofar 9 a.m., morning service 5 p.m., Tashlich for millions of Israelis. 10:30 a.m., intergenerational family 7:15 p.m., Mincha, followed by Maariv service, Yarmuth Family Chapel (light candles at 8:19 p.m.) Fri., Sept. 29, Erev Yom Kippur/ Fri., Sept. 22, Rosh Hashanah, Kol Nidre second day 6:45 p.m., service 8:30 a.m., morning services 6:45 p.m., intergenerational family Around 11 a.m., rabbi’s speech fol- service, Yarmuth Family Chapel lowed by shofar Sat., Sept. 30, Yom Kippur 7:21 p.m., candle lighting for Shabbat 9 a.m., service 7 p.m., Mincha, followed by Friday 9:30 a.m., intergenerational family night services service, Slosberg Event Center Sat., Sept. 23, Shabbat Shuva 2 p.m., Rap and Reflect 9 a.m., morning services 6:30 p.m., Shabbat Shuva speech

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Fri., Sept. 22, Rosh Hashanah, Sun., Sept. 24, Fast of Gedaliah second day Services second day 6:09 a.m., fast begins 10 a.m., morning service 9:30 a.m., morning service 8:03 p.m., fast ends 6:30 p.m. Shabbat Shuvah continued from page 23 12:15 p.m., shofar sounding, Fri., Sept. 29, Erev Yom Kippur/ Sat., Sept. 23, Shabbat Shuvah 6:59 p.m., candle lighting for Shabbat 7:25 p.m., evening service Kol Nidre 10:30 a.m., morning service Sat., Oct. 7, Shabbat Fri., Sept. 29, Erev Yom Kippur/ 6:45 p.m., Mincha Thurs., Sept. 29, Erev Yom Kippur 9 a.m., Shacharit Kol Nidre 7 p.m., Kol Nidre 8 p.m., Kol Nidre 6:50 p.m., Mincha 7:25 p.m., Kol Nidrei service 7:09 p.m., candles, fast begins Thurs., Sept. 30, Yom Kippur Wed., Oct. 11, Hoshanah Rabbah Sat., Sept. 30, Yom Kippur Sat., Sept. 30, Yom Kippur 10 a.m., morning service 7 a.m., Shacharit 10 a.m., morning service 9 a.m., morning service 1 p.m., family service 6:52 a.m., candle lighting 12:45 p.m., Yizkor 11:15 a.m., Yizkor (approximately) 3 p.m., afternoon service 6:55 p.m., Mincha, followed by 6 p.m., Mincha 4 p.m., study session with rabbi 5:15 p.m., Yizkor, followed by Neilah Maariv 7:10 p.m., Neilah 6 p.m., Mincha and Ne’ilah Thurs., Oct. 12, Shemini Atzeret 8:16 p.m., fast ends The Temple 9 a.m., Shacharit Keneseth Israel After services, break the fast 5101 U.S. Highway 42, 502-423-1818 Around 11 a.m., rabbi’s speech, fol- 2530 Taylorsville Road, 502-451-5359 Wed., Oct. 4, Erev Sukkot Sat., Sept. 16, Selichot lowed by Yizkor Sun., Sept. 17, Selichot 6:45 p.m., candles 7:30 p.m., oneg 6:45 p.m., Mincha 9 a.m., Selichot service (KI Ceme- 7 p.m. Erev Sukkot service 8 p.m., service, 7:48 p.m., candle lighting tery) Thurs., Oct. 5, Sukkot, first day 9 p.m. Tikkun Selichot. Around 8 p.m., dancing for Simchat 10 a.m., cemetery beautification 9:30 a.m., morning service Wed., Sept. 20, Erev Rosh Hasha- Torah project 5:45 p.m., afternoon service nah Fri., Oct. 13, Simchat Torah 11 a.m., individual memorial 7:41 p.m., candles 6 p.m., classical service (main sanc- 9 a.m., Shacharit prayers with clergy Fri., Oct. 6, Sukkot, second day tuary) Around 10:30 a.m., dancing for Sim- 5:45 p.m., afternoon service 9:30 a.m., morning service 6 p.m., children’s service (Waller chat Torah Wed., Sept. 20, Erev Rosh Hasha- 6 p.m, Kabbalat Shabbat Chapel) 6:45 p.m., Mincha, followed by nah 6:58 p.m., candle lighting 8 p.m., regular service (main sanc- Maariv 6 p.m., service Sat., Oct. 7, Shabbat Chol HaMoed tuary) 6:49 p.m., candle lighting 7:23 p.m., candles 9:30 a.m., morning service 8 p.m., contemporary service, led by Sat., Oct. 14, Shabbat Thurs., Sept. 21, Rosh Hashanah, 12:30, afternoon service Temple youth (Waller Chapel) 9 a.m., Shacharit – 9 a.m. first day 8 p.m., Havdalah and open house, Thurs., Sept. 21, Rosh Hashanah 6:40 p.m., Mincha 9 a.m., morning service Wolk’s Sukkah 10 a.m., morning service (main 6 p.m., Rosh Hashanah in Big Rock 8:05 p.m., Havdalah sanctuary) Park Wed., Oct. 11, Hoshanah Rabbah Immediately following services, Chabad House 8:30 p.m., candles 5:45 p.m., Erev Shemini Atzeret Tashlich, (Captain’s Quarters dock) 1564 Almara Circle, 502-235-5770 Fri., Sept. 22, Rosh Hashanah, service Fri., Sept. 22, Shabbat Shuvah Wed., Sept. 20, Erev Rosh Hasha- second day 6:51 p.m., candles 6:30 p.m., Yahrzeit nah 9 a.m., morning service Thurs., Oct. 12, Shemini Atzeret 7 p.m., Erev Shabbat service 7:25 p.m., evening service 7:25 pm 6 p.m., Kabbalat Shabbat 9:30 a.m., morning service and 8 p.m. oneg Thurs., Sept. 21, Rosh Hashanah, 7:20 p.m., candle lighting Yizkor Sat., Sept. 23 first day Sat., Sept. 23, Shabbat Shuvah 5:45 p.m, Mincha 9 a.m., Torah Study, 9:30 a.m., morning service 9:30 a.m., morning service 6:15 Simchat Torah dinner/celebra- 10:30 a.m., morning service 12:15 p.m., shofar sounding 12:30 p.m., afternoon service tion Fri., Sept. 29, Erev Yom Kippur/ 6:25 p.m., Mincha and Tashlich 8:27 p.m., Havdalah 7:58 p.m., candles Kol Nidre Fri., Oct. 13, Simchat Torah 6 p.m., classical service (main sanc- 9:30 a.m., morning service tuary) 6 p.m. Kabbalat Shabbat 6 p.m., children’s service (Waller 6:48 p.m., candles Chapel) 8 p.m., regular service (main sanc- Temple Shalom tuary) 4615 Lowe Road, 502-458-4739 Sat., Sept. 30, Yom Kippur Saturday, Sept. 16, Selichot 10 a.m., morning service (main 7 p.m., discussion and service sanctuary) Wed., Sept. 20, Erev Rosh Hasha- 12 p.m., Service of Healing and Ho- nah liness with Rabbi Gaylia Rooks (main 8 p.m., evening service sanctuary) Thurs., Sept. 21, Rosh Hashanah, 12 p.m., Forgiveness: Can We Truly first day Forgive Others? with Rabbi David 10 a.m., morning service Ariel-Joel (library) 10:30 a.m., family service 1 p.m., The Eclipse of Faith: Un- Immediately following services, derstanding God in Darkness and in oneg Light, with Rabbi Rapport (Library) Immediately following oneg, Tash- 2 p.m., afternoon service (sanctuary) lich at Browns Park 3:45 p.m., Yizkor (sanctuary) HELP SUPPORT THE J 4:45 p.m., concluding service (sanc- WITH YOUR KROGER PLUS CARD Fri., Sept. 22, Rosh Hashanah, tuary) Earn The J rewards every time you shop at Kroger and Kroger Gas Stations. 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AJ secures 18 L&L commitments JFCS is asking Jewish Louisvillians Louisville Sec- Corporation (MBC), which offers art Adath Jeshurun is the first partici- to take what it calls the SNAP Chal- tion, Tuesday, education and career training to at- pating LIFE &LEGACY organization lenge – a one-week exercise in Sep- September 12, risk youth and adults in transition. here to secure 18 legacy commitments tember when a family goes on a food 7 p.m. at The In Akko, the goal of the center is to – the threshold number to qualify for budget. Temple. facilitate connections among the city’s a $5,000 incentive gift from the Jewish SNAP stands for Supplemental Nu- A physician diverse, sometimes divided, popula- Community of Louisville. trition Assistance Program, formerly with a 40-year tion. To participate, each Jewish agen- known as Food Stamps. It is the larg- career centered For Akko, a city of 55,000 residents cy or congregation must commit to est program of the domestic hunger on developmental (72 percent Jewish, 28 percent Arab), secure 18 legacy commitments for the safety net. learning and at- A-CAT will provide vocational oppor- first two years of the program. Once Under the rules, from September 10- Dr. Martha Denckla tentional disabil- tunities in a city located in Israel’s the milestone is reached, the entity 16, a single person will live on $30 a ities, Dr. Denckla social and economic periphery as qualifies for the incentive and fulfills week for food; a couple, $45; a family will address learning disabilities, well as bridge the gap between Jews its initial commitment. of three, $60, and a family of four, $75. attention deficit hyperactive disorder and Arabs through art, environment, Bill Esakov and Frankye Gordon, All food purchased during the chal- and anxiety in her remarks. career training and collaboration, led a team of AJ volunteers who se- lenge week, including fast food and Dr. Denckla is director of the de- according to the Post. cured the commitments in less than dining out, must be included in the velopmental cognitive neurology and five months. Chuck O’Koon, Peter total spending. The cost of oils, spices the Batza family endowed chair at the Siegel featured in Business First Pearlman, Sidney Hymson and Rabbi and condiments already owned are Kennedy Krieger Institute in Balti- Brad Siegel, senior vice president Robert Slosberg round out the team. not included, but participants must more, Maryland. and general manager of Horseshoe LIFE & LEGACY is a national avoid accepting free food. She was the first woman to be ap- Southern Indiana, was featured in program sponsored by the Harold To take the challenge, sign up at bit. pointed professor of neurology at the the August 4 Louisville Business First, Grinspoon Foundation, in conjunc- ly/JFCSNAP2017. Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, which included his business in its tion with local agencies, to encourage As an alternative to the SNAP Chal- where she currently is a professor of “Best Places to Work” section. legacy philanthropic giving. lenge, people are asked to spend $30 neurology, pediatrics and psychiatry Twenty-five businesses and organiza- To date, more than 50 people have on food donations for the JFCS Food and a professor of education. tions – 21 in Kentucky, four in Indiana committed to making a legacy gift. Pantry. Bring purchases to the pantry The charge for the program and re- – were named to the list. Combined, In addition to AJ, the other partic- at 2821 Klempner Way during the freshments is $20. Payment by cash or they employ 2,859 people, according ipating entities are Temple Shalom, week. check will be accepted at the meeting. to LBF. The Temple, Keneseth Israel, The Kim Toebbe has more information To pay by credit card, contact Jamie at Fleischaker profiled in LBF feature Jewish Federation of Louisville, The at 502-452-6341 or at ktoebbe@jfcslou- the NCJW office, 458-5566. Jon Fleischaker, chairman of the J, Jewish Family & Career Services, isville.org. The J, Jewish Community Jewish Community of Louisville Jewish Learning Center-Chabad and Akko arts & tech center opens Relations Council and New Roots are Board of Trustees, is featured among Louisville Beit Sefer Yachad. The city of Akko, Louisville’s Part- cosponsoring the challenge. the “20 People to know” profiles in the nership2Gether community in Israel, JFCS poses SNAP Challenge Research scientist to address NCJW recently celebrated the opening of the August 18 Louisville Business First. The Jewish Family & Career Ser- Dr. Martha Bridge Denckla, a re- Akko Center for Arts and Technology An attorney for 47 years and a vices is inviting people to see for search scientist, will be the keynote (A-CAT), the Jerusalem Post reports. partner at Dinsmore and Shohl LLP, themselves what it’s like to depend on speaker at the opening meeting of the The center is affiliated with the Fleischaker is the subject of a brief federal assistance to feed a family. National Council of Jewish Women, Pittsburgh-based Manchester Bidwell Q&A about the focus of his practice. THANK YOU! Your generous support this year has been overwhelming. Thanks to you, Community remains strong and vibrant. All donations received July 16 through August 18 are included in this list.

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AJ music night supports Gilda’s Club 9:30 a.m. The dinner is geared to adults and and the community is invited. Adath Jeshurun will host an evening is open to the entire community. Free Reservations are required by Octo- of music Saturday, September 16, AJ observes 9/11 sitter service is available. ber 4 for the Apple Dipping Bar. Visit with singer/songwriters Nick Peay and Adath Jeshurun will commemorate adathjeshurun.com/simchat or call Gavin Caster, at the synagogue. the 9/11 attacks and pay tribute to KI slates parties in sukkah 458-5359 top RSVP. The free con- their victims at a September 11. A spe- Keneseth Israel has scheduled two cert is meant to cial mourner’s Kaddish will be recited social events for Sukkot. Torah Yoga held at KI encourage dona- its 7:15 a.m. and 5:45 p.m. services. There will be a pizza and falafel Keneseth Israel hosts a Torah yoga tions for Gilda’s party Sunday, October 8, at noon, in Spiritual Pragmatism group at AJ class in conjunction with Temple Club Louisville, the sukkah. The cost is $5 per member Dr. Courtney Snyder, a holistic psy- Shalom and Hadassah on the third a support cen- or $10 per household. Men’s Club life chiatrist and Marty Snyder, a business Thursday of every month at 6:30 p.m. ter for children members get free admission. Pay at and leadership advisor, are starting a Cantor Sharon Hordes & Lisa Flan- and adults with the door. spiritual pragmatism discussion group nery lead the class. cancer. KI also will hold a steak and scotch at Adath Jeshurun Sundays from 9:45- Peay and Caster party in the sukkah Tuesday, October 11:15 a.m. KI Mah-jong Club to meet will perform an 10, at 7 p.m. Chef Sasha Chack will Gavin Caster The group will meet twice a month, Keneseth Israel’s bi-weekly mah- acoustical set of prepare a variety of kosher steaks to address purpose and meaning and jong game is held every first and third well-known Americana-style songs and different scotches to be sampled navigating practical challenges in Thursday of the month at 1 p.m. in and originals. The evening will also during the meal. The cost is $18 per daily life. the small chapel. All skill levels are include a musical tribute to the High person. To RSVP, email RSVP@ke- The initial meeting dates and topics invited. Holy Days. nesethisrael.com or call 502-459-2780. are September 10, “The Perils of Ad- The annual vice,” earning to listen and be present Simchat Torah party slated at KI KI Lunch and Learn meets at bistro concert is an op- (with ourselves and others); Septem- Keneseth Israel will hold a Simchat Keneseth Israel Rabbi Michael Wolk portunity to learn ber 24, “People Plan, God Laughs,” Torah party following Mincha Thurs- will next hold his lunch and learn more about how embracing uncertainty vs. clinging to day, October 12. There will be a light program Thursday, August 7, noon at individuals and outcomes. The group is open to the celebratory dinner. The hakafot (Torah the Bristol on Main Street. The class families living community. For more information, procession) starts at 7 p.m. including is free and open to the public (food with cancer may visit adathjeshurun.com/spiritualprag- stuffed Torahs for kids. An ice cream sold separately). Topic will be about seek free social matism. feast will cap the evening. RSVP to the High Holidays. RSVP to mwolk@ and emotional [email protected] or 502-459- kenesethisrael.com. support at Gilda’s Temple holds Rabbi’s Shabbat Dinner 2780. Nick Peay Club Louisville The Rabbi’s Shabbat Dinner at The The Temple holds Torah study (GildasClubLouis- Temple will be held Friday, September AJ hosts Simchat Torah program Rabbi David Ariel-Joel leads Torah ville.org). 15, at 5:30 p.m. Author and activist Adath Jeshurun will host a Simchat study Saturdays, 9-10 a.m. in the Peay was influenced by the song- Yael Dayan will be the guest speaker. Torah celebration Thursday, October Fishman Library before the morning writers and bands of the 1960s and The dinner includes traditional 12, at 6 p.m. There will be snacks and service. There will be coffee, bagels 70s, and that music continues to in- Shabbat cuisine – chicken and veggies. games, dancing with the Torahs at and cream cheese, and other treats. spire his songwriting and musical ap- A vegetarian option is available. Adults 6:30 p.m. and a colorful apple dipping proach. His music has been embraced are $5 and children under 13 eat for bar at 7:15 p.m. The program is free by Louisville-area radio stations. free, Reservations are required. Call Caster has drawn inspiration from 502-423-1818 by September 13. Motown; The Carpenters; Crosby, Dayan also is the guest speaker that Stills, Nash & Young; and Jimi Hen- same evening at The Temple program drix. His music reflects the passionate Transitions: An Evening with Yael and artful song crafting of the artists Dayan, at 6:30 p.m. of that time. Located at 633 Baxter Ave., Gilda’s AJ slates annual cemetery service Club Louisville offers support and net- The annual Adath Jeshurun ceme- working groups, lectures, workshops tery service will take place on Sunday, and social events in a non-residential, September 17, 11 a.m. in the Adath home-like setting. It serves mem- Jeshurun Cemetery, 2926 Preston bers from Jefferson, Oldham, Bullitt, Highway. Spencer, Shelby, Hardin, and Nelson KI holds Tashlich in the park counties in Kentucky, and Clark and Keneseth Israel will celebrate Floyd counties in Indiana. Tashlich at Big Rock Park Thursday, Peace by Piece concert coming September 21, at 6 p.m. Worshippers The Temple will host its annual will use breadcrumbs to symbolically Peace by Piece Interfaith Summer cast their sins into Beargrass Creek. Concert Sunday, August 27, 6 p.m. in Afterwards, there will be a New the Waller Chapel. The performance Year’s party with cake and champagne, is free to the community. There will followed by the afternoon service. be a Middle Eastern dinner directly RSVP to [email protected] or following the show, $10 per person 502-459-2780. (children free). RSVP is required, call KI holds break-the-fast after YK 502-423-1818. The Keneseth Israel Sisterhood AS holds Knit & Qvell will hold a break-the-fast Saturday Anshei Sfard will next hold its Knit evening, September 30, following the & Qvell circle Thursday, September conclusion of Yom Kippur. There is no 7, 1 p.m. in the synagogue library. All charge, but reservations are required. knitted items are donated to the Jeffer- RSVP to [email protected] or son County Public Schools Clothes 502-459-2780. Closet. Call Toby Horvitz 502-458- AJ hosts Sukkot in the City dinner 7108 for details. Adath Jeshurun is offering an ele- AJ hosts Grandparents Day Shabbat gant dinner in the sukkah Friday, Oc- Grandparents are invited to the tober 6, at 6:30 p.m. The dinner costs Adath Jeshurun bimah on Saturday, $15 each for adults. Advanced reser- September 9, for an aliyah in their vations are required by September 28 honor. Their grandchildren may ac- and can be made at adathjeshurun. company them. The service starts at com/sukkotdinner, or by calling 458- 5359. 28 Community Y AUGUST 25, 2017 Y 3 ELUL 5777 LIFECYCLE

Anne E. Shapira followed in Cave Hill Cemetery. Ex- B’nai Mitzvah Engagements Anne E. Sha- pressions of sympathy may be made pira passed away to the Alzheimer’s Association or Illana Rose Dr. Marvin Fleis- Sunday, August Breast Cancer Awareness. Saltzman chman and Anita 6, 2017. Illana Rose DeCarlo happily A native of Ot- Cheryl Klein Saltzman, announced their tawa, Ontario, Cheryl Klein, daughter of Lynn engagement on Anne was born 74, passed away Abramson-Saltz- August 3, 2017. March 23, 1914, Wednesday, July man and Mat- The couple to the late Mil- 26, 2017, after a thew Saltzman, lives in Lou- dred Hollander courageous bat- will become a isville, but is and Harry Edel- tle with cancer. bat mitzvah Sat- originally from stein. She graduated from McGill Born July 7, urday Septem- New York City. University and served a two-and- 1943 in Phila- ber 2, 2017, at Fleischman is a a-half-year internship at Montreal delphia, Cheryl The Temple. retired chemical engineering pro- General Hospital. After moving to graduated from Illana is the sister of Elia and Ben fessor at the University of Louisville. Louisville, she became a dietician Lower Merion Saltzman, granddaughter of Sunny DeCarlo is a retired business systems with Jewish Hospital. High School in suburban Philadel- and and the Ira Abramson and Bar- analyst from Cablevision in Beth- She was past president of Brandeis phia and attended the University of bara Saltzman and William Saltz- page, NY. University Women’s Committee in Miami (Florida) where she received man. The wedding is planned for late Louisville and a member of Keneseth a degree in education in 1964. After a Illana will be entering the seventh June 2018. Israel Congregation and Congrega- short career in teaching, she turned grade at Kentucky Country Day. She tion Adath Jeshurun. She also volun- her attention to becoming a mother plays field hockey and lacrosse and is teered with Jewish Hospital and the and homemaker. a horseback riding enthusiast. Illana Obituaries Kentucky Museum of Arts & Crafts. An accomplished bridge player, is full of spirit and loves animals. Anne was also a member of NC- she received the rank of life master. Albert “Abbie” JW-Louisville Section, Hadassah, This was one of her proudest mo- Matthew Lee Rieser and the McGill Alumni Association ments and occurred as her mother, Margulis Albert “Abbie” and the Brandeis Women’s Commit- Rosalind, celebrated her 90th birth- Matthew Lee Rieser, 92, died tee. day. She always looked forward to Margulis, son Saturday, Au- In 2012, Shapira was a featured her games at the Louisville Bridge of Herlene and gust 12, 2017 at in Lion of Judah, along with three Center with her many friends. Paul Margulis, Baptist Health. other women in their 90s. Shapira Cheryl was preceded in death by brother of Brad- Born Decem- was honored for marking her 90th her parents, Rosalind and Leonard ley, will be called ber 25, 1924 in birthday by creating an endowment Dickman of Philadelphia. to the Torah as a Ichenhausen, for the Federation’s ROAR children’s She is survived by her husband bar mitzvah Sat- Germany, to the reading and tutoring program. of 53 years, David; her son, Michael urday, Septem- late Hilda Hess She is preceded in death by her of Santa Monica, California, grand- ber 9, 2017, 9:30 and Max Rieser, Albert was a mer- parents; her husband, David M. Sha- daughter, Jordan of Santa Monica, a.m., at Adath Jeshurun Congrega- chant with Max Rieser Furniture pira; and her son, Harry J. Shapira. and brother, Barry Dickman (Annie) tion. Store, on Market Street from 1928 to She is survived by her daughter, of Philadelphia. Matthew is the grandson of Marty 1988. Miriam S. Ostroff; her daughter-in- A memorial service was held Sun- and Judy Margulis of Louisville, and He was an Army veteran of World law, Judy Shapira; her sister, Freda day, July 30, at The Temple. Expres- Carol and the late Colin Kraines of War II and a member of The Temple. Saphier of Sarasota, FL; five grand- sions of sympathy may be made to Sarasota, Florida, and Cape Town, Albert was preceded in death by children, Dr. Adam (Debra) Shapira, The Temple or the donor’s favorite South Africa. his parents and his wife, Ellen Ries- Ian (Caroline) Shapira, Gwen (Scott) charity. Matthew is an eighth grader at er. Heyman, Lori Ostroff and Craig Os- Kammerer Middle School where he He is survived by his son, Rabbi troff; nine great-grandchildren and Ida G. Sontz is on the baseball team and plays Louis Rieser (Connie) of Boynton many nieces and nephews. Ida G. Sontz, 94, died Thursday, alto saxophone in the band. Beach, Floirida; his sister, Frieda The family wishes to thank Anne’s August 17, 2017, at Baptist Health. An avid baseball player, he has Berlin; his grandchildren, Micha physician, Harry Renco, and her A native of Sumner, Mississippi, been on the Sundevils travel team Rieser and Zev Rieser (Britta); his caregivers, Paula Burr, Ruth Malone, Ida was born July 22, 1923, to the late since he was 8. He collected supplies great-grandchildren, Milo and Dax- Debra Priest and Bertha Spaulding. Bertha Rosenson and Alex Goldberg. for the Kentucky Humane Society ton Rieser; and his longtime compan- Funeral services were held She was a member of Congregation for his mitzvah project. ion and caretaker, Denise Crumpton. Wednesday, August 9, at Herman Adath Jeshurun. Matthew and his family invite Funeral services were held Meyer & Son, 1338 Ellison Ave. Buri- In addition to her parents, she was the community to celebrate his bar Wednesday, August 16, at Herman al followed in Keneseth Israel Cem- preceded in death by her husband, mitzvah and the kiddush luncheon Meyer & Son, Inc., 1338 Ellison Ave. etery. Expressions of sympathy may Philip Sontz; and three siblings, Lib- following the service. Burial to follow in The Temple Cem- be made to Reach Out and Read, by Orlansky, Anne Levey, Jack and etery. Expressions of sympathy may Anne E. Shapira Literacy Initiative Hyman Goldberg. be made to the donor’s favorite char- Endowment, c/o NCJW, 1250 Bard- Ida is survived by her daughter, ity. stown Road, Louisville, KY 40204 or Rosalyn Friedman (David); her son, the Jewish Federation of Louisville. Dr. Michael A. Sontz (Jennifer) of Evansville, Indiana; and her two Beatrice Finkin grandchildren, Dr. Pam Sontz of Darnell San Diego, California, and Mitchell , a 100% B e a t r i c e Friedman of Phoenix, Arizona. Finkin Darnell, The family wishes to extend a spe- 90, passed away cial thank you to the staff of Atria natural cleaning co., is taking Monday, August Springdale for their loving care and 14, 2017, at Jef- attention. new clients. We specialize in ferson Manor. Graveside services were held at A native of Adath Jeshurun Cemetery. Expres- New York City, sions of sympathy may go to Congre- deep cleaning, using only she was born gation Adath Jeshurun or Hosparus March 24, 1927, Health. to the late Rose Dressner and Harry natural & nontoxic cleaning Finkin. Linda Borowick Beatrice was a retired sales clerk Linda Boro- with Stewart’s Department Store and wick, 75, passed products, & employing only a member of Temple Shalom. She en- away Monday, joyed shopping and loved Bunko. July 24, 2017, the best! Let us help balance In addition to her parents; Darnell at Episcopal was preceded in death by her hus- Church Home. band, Joseph Darnell; and her broth- Born Febru- your life with a clean home! er, Bernie Finkin. ary 27, 1942, She is survived by her sons, Mi- to the late Ada chael Darnell (Debbie), Harvey Dar- Lewis and Dr. Call 502-759-3332 or email nell and David Darnell (Sharon); and George Freed, five grandchildren. Linda was a member of Anshei Sfard Funeral services were held Fri- Congregation, where she served as [email protected] day, August 18, at Herman Meyer & vice president, and was a member of Son, Inc., 1338 Ellison Ave. Burial See OBITS on next page AUGUST 25, 2017 Y 3 ELUL 5777 Y Community 29 LIFECYCLE

they gave to Linda and her family; During that time, she taught thou- grandson, Sam Gold (Elaine); and Obituaries and especially Dr. Jane Cornett for sands of students, many of whom are one great-granddaughter on the way. continued from previous page making her final days compassion- now scattered all around the world. Funeral services were held Friday, ate, comfortable and humane. Myra is survived by her sons Mar- August 11, at Herman Meyer & Son, Hadassah and B’nai Brith. Special thanks to Brenda Bush. As tin (Ronna) and Jonny (Aviva); her Inc., 1338 Ellison Ave. Burial fol- She is preceded in death by her Linda’s best friend and sister by an- daughter, Suki (Doron) Lurie; and lowed in The Temple Cemetery. Ex- parents, Dr. George Freed and Ada other mother, the words “above and her grandchildren, Daniel and Josh pressions of sympathy may be made Lewis Freed Fox; her step-father, beyond” do not begin to describe her Mark, Dani and Savi Lurie, and Alon to The Temple. Bensie Fox; and her sister, Beverly love, support and tireless efforts for and Tali Mark. Leischener. Linda and her family during this Myra will be truly missed, but her Sanford Spiegel She is survived by her beloved two-and-a-half-year battle. Linda re- legacy will live on in all corners of Sanford Spiegel, 91 of Louisville husband, Alvin “Buddy” Borowick; ferred to her as “her five-star gener- the globe. passed away Friday August 18, 2017. her children, Kerry Borowick (Sta- al,” and she truly was. Donations in her memory can be He served in World War II in the cey), Richard Borowick (Cami) and Funeral services were held Thurs- made to the Justin Mark Children’s Navy and graduated from the Uni- Jodi Borowick Abend (Robert); day, July 27, at Herman Meyer & Fund at Adath Jeshurun. versity of Miami. His career was her sister, Helane Lamb (Eric); her Son, Inc., 1338 Ellison Ave. Burial in merchandising and he moved to step-sister, Susan Morris (Harry); followed in Anshei Sfard Cemetery. Nonna Podol- Louisville to work for Levy Brothers. her step-brother, Lawrence Fox Expressions of sympathy may be skaya He is survived by his loving wife (Sherre); her brother-in-law, Stephen made to Anshei Sfard Congregation, Nonna Po- of 67 years, Selene; his sons, Scott Leischener; and her grandchildren, the American Cancer Society or the dolskaya, 94, of (Cathy) and Martin (Michele); sev- Joel Borowick, Joshua Abend, Nich- donor’s favorite charity. Crestwood, died en grandchildren, Lindsay (Drew), olas Abend, Hunter Borowick, Aaron Wednesday, Au- Courtney, Brandon (Kate), Chad, Na- Abend, Alayna Borowick and Mi- Myra Mark gust 9, 2017, at talie, Laura, and Meredith; and one randa Borowick; and many beloved Myra Mark, beloved and devot- Norton Browns- great-grandchild, Charlotte. nieces and nephews. ed mother of Martin Mark. passed boro Hospital. The family wishes to thank Don- The family would like to thank away peacefully Wednesday, August Born in Kiev, na Harris and Edyth Giles of Mercy many groups for going above and be- 9, 2017, in Cape Town, South Africa. Ukraine on June Works and Hosparus Health for their yond: Dr. Michael Kommer and his She was preceded in death by her 20, 1923, Nonna compassionate care and requests entire group of doctors and staff at loving husband, Harry, and her be- attended medical school, becoming a that expressions of sympathy be sent CBC for her special care and treat- loved grandson, Justin Mark. pediatrician. She came to the United to The Temple or Hosparus Health. ment; the staff at the Episcopal Myra was a legendary professor States in 1995 and was a member of A private funeral service was held Church Home; her second family/ of economics at the University of The Temple. Sunday, August 20. friends/neighbors at the Troon Com- Cape Town where she had an illus- She is survived by her daughter, munity for all their love and support trious career spanning four decades. Anna Podolskaya (Yakov Gold); her Fox CEO rebukes Trump’s response to racism, pledges $1M to ADL By JTA James Murdoch’s father, Rupert, is ject: Personal note from James streets of Charlottesville and acts of James Murdoch, chief executive a conservative media mogul who has Murdoch re: ADL,” Mr. Murdoch brutal terrorism and violence perpe- of the 21st Century Fox media corpo- become an informal adviser to Trump, addressed the note to “friends.” trated by a racist mob,” he wrote. “I ration, pledged to donate $1 million recently dining with the president at “The presence of hate in our soci- can’t even believe I have to write this: to the Anti-Defamation League in an the White House, according to the ety was appallingly laid bare as we Standing up to Nazis is essential; apparent rebuke of President Don- Times. The younger Murdoch has watched swastikas brandished on the See FOX on page 30 ald Trump’s statements on the white been less outspoken about his political supremacist rally in Charlottesville, views than his father. Virginia. With a subject line reading, “Sub- In an email Thursday, the Fox scion gave a statement against the racist and neo-Nazi sentiment that swept through Virginia last weekend, The New York Times reported. It was also the most outspoken that a member of the Murdoch family has been in response to the week’s events. Volunteer “What we watched this last week in OPPORTUNITIES Charlottesville and the reaction to it by the President of the United States KentuckyOne Health, including concern all of us as Americans and Jewish Hospital, has many free people,” James Murdoch wrote. volunteer opportunities at its “These events remind us all why Louisville facilities that we are vigilance against hate and bigotry is seeking individuals to fulfill. an eternal obligation — a necessary discipline for the preservation of our No matter whether you are way of life and our ideals. interested in transporting patients On Saturday, a suspected white to their area of service, helping supremacist killed a counter-protester family members track their in Charlottesville, where hundreds of patients during a procedure or far-right activists had gathered for a sitting at the information desk to march. Trump that day condemned assist visitors, we have a need. Rosh Hashanah violence on “many sides.” Amid calls Apple Picking for him to denounce neo-Nazis and other racists specifically, he spoke out We look forward to against the “Ku Klux Klan, neo-Nazis and white supremacists” on Monday. hearing from you! Sunday • September 10, 2017 • Noon The following day, however, the Contact Danni Kiefner, president reiterated that he believed Director, Volunteer Services, at Hidden Hollow 3200 Apple Hill Louisville, KY that the protesters and counter-pro- dannikiefner@ testers shared the blame for the KentuckyOneHealth.org. Orchard Road 40245 violence, and said there were “very to begin your volunteer fine people” on both sides. Jewish and experience today. Join PJ Library for our annual Rosh Hashanah Apple Picking Program! Bring other human rights organizations, Re- a blanket and a picnic for lunch and storytime at noon. Afterward, join us publican lawmakers and top military Our volunteer application is in the orchard anytime between 1 and 3 for apple picking. Local honey will brass issued statements saying racism now online at also be available. and anti-Semitism need to be called REGISTER ONLINE AT www.KentuckyOneHealth.org JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER OF LOUISVILLE www.jewishlouisville.org/apple-picking or out in more specific terms. 3600 Dutchmans Lane • Louisville, KY 40205 /volunteer. 502-459-0660 • www.jewishlouisville.org contact Madelyn Cerra at [email protected] 30 Community Y AUGUST 25, 2017 Y 3 ELUL 5777

the process that would lead to a new for future use.” the mikvah building, but not the real Anshei Sfard synagogue, but Snaid said it’s not too Anshei Sfard was founded in 1892 estate, has a committee in place to continued from page 1 soon to begin thinking about it. when a small group of ardent champi- address the issue. Snaid sits on that “I plan to definitely speak about it in ons of “Torah-true Judaism” met in a panel. floor of Shalom Tower. Snaid said a the near future,” he said. “dimly-lit upstairs meeting hall” at 7th A mikvah, or ritual bath, is consid- transition committee to oversee that In the meantime, he will have his and Market streets to hold High Holy ered essential infrastructure for any move is already in place, though no hands full with the transition, espe- Day services, according to the congre- Jewish community that hopes to grow. contract has been signed yet. cially as it relates to religious items gation’s website. Not only is it used for purification “We’re going to try to make it as that may have to be buried. In time, as the membership grew, rites of observant men and women, warm and appealing and inviting as “The halachic side of it,” he said, the congregation purchased the old but rabbis of all streams of Judaism possible,” the rabbi said of the congre- “that’s my job.” B’rith Sholem Temple at 511 South use it for conversions. gation’s future home. Levein said Anshei Sfard will make First S. It broke ground for the current “If everything goes through, then in But, he stressed, it’s only a tem- arrangements for all its religious and synagogue in 1957. a year, or less than a year, we’ll be off porary home. Eventually, the con- historic items that it plans to keep. The contract to purchase the proper- the property,” Snaid said. “We have to gregation wants to move into a new “We made sure to put in the contract ty lends new urgency to the search have something in place before that.” synagogue scaled to fit the needs of that all artifacts of the synagogue, in- for a new venue for the Louisville a smaller congregation. Anshei Sfard cluding the stained glass windows, can Community Mikvah, which is housed has 31-35 members. be removed by the synagogue – and in a free-standing building on Anshei The congregation has yet to begin will be by the synagogue – and stored Sfard property. The Vaad, which owns

including she, and sent to the presi- time without hoods and masks.” every issue, but understanding – that Charlottesville dent prior to the Charlottesville rally. He called for prayer for the victims each person is a child of God, created continued from page 1 That letter called on Trump to “clearly of “Charlottesville “and for our fellow in God’s image and must be respected and strongly denounce this rally and citizens who are blinded by hatred.” as such.” Republicans have also been critical. all forms of white supremacy, and to Matt Goldberg, director of the The vigil was one effort to bring Sen. Bob Corker of Tennessee blis- enforce those words with unambigu- Jewish Community Relations Council, healing in the wake of Charlottesville. tered the president, telling reporters ous deeds.” said the sight of swastikas flying was The Jewish organizational world in Chattanooga, “the president has “We sign this letter because we op- obviously troubling to Jews, but it was mobilized a grassroots movement of not yet been able to demonstrate the pose hate,” Rooks continued, “because doubly so to see them in the United Shabbat dinners across the country stability nor some of the competence we stand with the vulnerable, the his- States. the weekend of August 18 dedicated that he needs to demonstrate in order torically marginalized, and the threat- “There has been almost universal to celebrating diversity, equality, and to be successful;” nor, he added, that ened, because we reject the current condemnation by out ‘elected lead- inclusion in the face of fear. he “understands what has made this ascendance of white supremacy in our ers,’” he said, emphasizing the word Together at the Table, as the initia- nation great and what it is today.” country, emboldened by the words and “almost.” tive was called, attracted hundreds of Rabbi Haskel Lookstein, who deeds of those in the highest positions JCRC Chairman Rabbi Stanley Miles volunteers to host a Shabbat dinner, converted the president’s daughter, of power….” issued a statement after the vigil, post them online and either invite Ivanka, to Judaism, also criticized the Dr. Muhammad Babar, a Louisville lamenting that hatred and fear, like friends or open them to anyone. president’s response to Charlottesville, physician, speaking for the Muslim love and understanding, are passed The Charles and Lynn Schusterman saying “we are deeply troubled by the community, struck a stark note when down from generation to generation. Family Foundation partnered with moral equivalency and equivocation” he said many Americans thought the “Hatred and intolerance must never One Table, Repair the World, Jewish that Trump espoused. 21st century would be a time when be tolerated,” Miles said. “We look Federations of North America, ADL, Even Ivanka tweeted a condemna- racism, hatred and intolerance would to our leaders to be exemplars of Hillel International, the Republican tion of the white supremacists. fall by the wayside. understanding. When they are not, Jewish Coalition, National Jewish At the vigil, Rooks’ speech was tint- “We were living in a fool’s paradise,” we, the Jewish community, together Democratic Council, Jewish Council ed with irony. he said. with other communities, must band for Public Affairs, and the Reform and She read from a letter from Tru’ah, Babar noted that white supremacists together to promote understanding – Conservative movements were just a a rabbinic human rights organization, paraded openly in Charlottesville, “this not total agreement on every point or few of the sponsors. which was signed by several rabbis,

on,” she said, referring to her own turned to me and he said, ‘you know, looked for colleges that had Jewish Jewish Parenting experience. “I didn’t have a toolbox to I really would like to hang a mezzu- populations, but let’s be honest, it was continued from page 4 reach into.” za on the door, on my college door,’” going to be about whether he was Eventually, though, through her Schwartz said. “I thought, ‘Oh my!’ I going to seek it out on campus. When Schwartz compared the class to a teaching, reading and what she ran up to The Temple and I bought the he left with his little mezzuza in hand, “toolbox” where parents can find help learned on her own, “a light switch mezzuza, and I thought, ‘It’s like, a lot I did think to myself, Yeah, he was as they instill Judaism in their own went on.” of what I did resonated.’ listening, he got it.” kids Has it paid off for her? “College is the moment where they The classes will run from 9:45-11:30 “I really didn’t have anything to pass “When my son left for college he step out the door,” she added. “We a.m. Call 502-423-1818 for details.

the ADL has urged him to refrain from Fox rhetoric and actions that seemed to Knowing what is going on in the continued from page 29 encourage white supremacists and other members of the far right. The community can be as easy as there are no good Nazis. Or Klansmen, group also called on Trump to force- or terrorists. Democrats, Republicans, fully denounce them or disavow their and others must all agree on this, and support. snapping your fingers. it compromises nothing for them to On Thursday, Apple CEO Tim Cook ust send your email address to do so.” pledged that his company will donate Murdoch said that he and his wife, $1 million each to the Anti-Defama- clewishlouisille.org Kathryn, plan to donate $1 million to tion League and the Southern Poverty the ADL, urging others to follow suit. Law Center in the wake of the rally in “We hardly ever talk about our char- Charlottesville. or call 502 2323 itable giving, but in this case I wanted On Friday, the ADL and the U.S. to tell you and encourage you to be Conference of Mayors will hold a or fax 502 23224 generous too. Many of you are sup- news conference call to issue a bipar- porters of the Anti-Defamation League tisan announcement in response to and we will add your name already – now is a great time to give the events in Charlottesville. Mayors more,” he wrote. across the country have condemned to our rapidly growing list. Since early in the Trump campaign, the bigotry and violence seen there. AUGUST 25, 2017 Y 3 ELUL 5777 Y Community 31

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