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Communit■ ■ y Friday Vol. 39, No. 7 13 nisan 5773 march 22, 2013 Celebrate @65 JCl Update by Stu Silberman

Like another birthday (for those of us who want to stop counting them), it’s now that time of year where the JCL makes an impassioned plea for your attention. I’ll wait… OK, here it comes. We’re Stu Silberman wrapping up the 2013 Federation Campaign solicitation season, and we have not yet secured the Israel@65, on April 14, promises to be just as much fun as Israel@60 was! commitment we need from our commu- nity to continue funding the programs by Shiela Steinman Wallace volunteered to co-chair Louisville’s Is- School to create a short, solemn Yom that make us who we are – Jews. rael@65 celebration. HaZikaron tribute with participation I just completed the JCL interim re- he State of Israel marks its 65th The event will begin at 12 noon with from LBSY students. port to the Planning and Allocations anniversary this year, and Lou- a short, solemn ceremony marking Yom Then the fun begins. Louisville will Committee. That’s the committee, com- isville’s Jewish community is HaZikaron, Israel’s Memorial Day, that join communities across North America prised of your peers, lay leaders in Lou- T joining the celebration. Come to will pay tribute to members of the Israel in the Global Walk with Israel. At 12:30 isville who have dedicated their time to the Jewish Community Center on Sun- Defense Force that gave their lives for p.m., participants will gather at the make the tough decisions about how day, April 14, from 12-3 p.m. for an af- the Jewish State. JCC. After some remarks from Mayor your campaign dollars are distributed ternoon of music, family fun, food and “Israel Independence Day is irrevo- Greg Fischer, everyone is invited to walk among local, national and international spirit. cably linked to Israel Memorial Day,” around the campus and celebrate the needs. What? you might be asking your- “In the current political climate in said Faina, “because you cannot cele- State of Israel. The youngest walkers self. Why does the agency responsible for the world, Israel’s continued existence brate the country of Israel without first are invited to join The PJ Library Story raising the dollars need to ask for them? should be celebrated to underscore how remembering the price paid by soldiers Walk, which will introduce them to Is- Because, in our new model, we want important its existence is for every Jew and civilians.” rael as they walk from one stop to an- to be evaluated along with every other worldwide,” said Faina Kronenberg. The Kronenbergs are working with other and hear an age-appropriate story. requesting agency. We want to be held “Because it was so important for us,” Nathan Goldman, Louisville Beit At the conclusion of the walk, there accountable and measured to the same added Ariel Kronenberg, the couple Sefer Yachad and the Temple Hebrew see Israel@65 page 9 standards as every other requestor. So here I sit, writing responses to the form I wrote, and I have to tell you, it feels great. By the time you read this, my Yom HaShoah commemoration planned for April 11 leadership team and I will have made by Shiela Steinman Wallace learn the lessons of tolerance, valuing of this year’s program is “Righteous our pitch for why your dollars should be our differences and working together to Among the Nations.” allocated, in part, to our agency. While “To every thing there is a season, and make the world a better, safer, more un- During the program, the righteous I won’t go into all the details (but if you a time to every purpose under heaven.” derstanding place. gentiles - those who were not Jewish, but want to know, ask me), I was pleased to Ecclesiastes 3:1 This year, the annual community- whose words and/or actions actively op- include a list of innovative risks we have Each year, there is a time to remem- wide Yom HaShoah Holocaust Com- posed the Holocaust, often at great risk taken this past year. You’re holding one ber those lost in the Holocaust, to cele- memoration program, sponsored by the to their own lives - will be honored. of those risks now, a new newspaper brate the precious gift of life, to honor Jewish Community Relations Council, The featured speaker will be David format. But the risks I wrote about in- those who saved others while risking will be held Thursday, April 11, at 7 p.m. Lee Preston, a reporter for the Philadel- cluded new methods of making our phil- their own safety and security, and to at Bellarmine University. The theme see Yom Hashoah page 5 see JCL Update page 11 index Teacher and researcher educates

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PERIODICALS Naamani Lecture ...... 3 Ophthalmologist Shlomit Schaal, ship in vitreoretinal research through Calendar of Events ...... 5 M.D., Ph.D. is among those who will be the Department of Ophthalmology and Republic Bank Challenge ...... 5 recognized at the eighth annual MO- Visual Sciences. Following that was a Shaliach Comning to JCC Camps ...... 6 SAIC Awards to be held on Thursday, second fellowship in vitreoretinal sur- Three Attend AIPAC Conference ...... 8 May 30, at The Henry Clay. This fund- gery, completed in 2008. She now serves Bette Levy’s Key to Louisville ...... 9 raising event, which benefits Jewish as assistant professor and, in 2011, as- Birthright Israel ...... 12 Family & Career Services, honors im- sumed the role of director of the Dia- Passover Recipies ...... 12 migrants and refugees who have made a betic Retinopathy Service. “Many peo- New JCC Middle School Director .... 14 significant contribution in their profes- ple come here, to the , like Obama in Israel ...... 15 sion and in the community. I did, to further their education,” said Teen Topics ...... 16 “I am surprised and honored to re- Dr. Schaal. JFCS Feinstein Challenge ...... 17 ceive the award,” said Dr. Schaal, who As both a teacher and a researcher, Chavurat Shalom ...... 17 was born in , Israel, and graduated Dr. Schaal, 43, teaches a new generation JFCS Calendar ...... 18 Summa Cum Laude from Technion Is- of doctors at the University of Louisville. Newsmakers ...... 19 rael Institute of Technology. “I think it Many of the young doctors under her 2013 ...... 19 is a very nice thing. Being an immigrant clinical supervision will eventually leave Around Town ...... 20 means there are unique difficulties. the U.S., taking their skills and expertise Lifecycle ...... 21 Your family is across the ocean and al- back to different parts of the world. She D’var Torah ...... 23 though you have your close family here teaches medical students, residents and Classifieds ...... 23 with you there’s not much help around.” supervises retina fellows from the U.S., In 2005, she moved to the United see schaal page 10 2 Community  March 22, 2013  29 Nisan 5773

First, there was Apartheid Week on JCPA Plenum Communit y JCRC Update the campus of the University of Louis- Eight Louisvillians attended the an- ville. Apartheid Week, both locally and nual Jewish Council for Public Affairs Community is published monthly by nationally, consists of local anti-Zionist Plenum in Washington, DC, March 9-12. the Jewish Community of Louisville, Inc., by Matt Goldberg, Director organizations hosting speakers and hav- The program included sessions on 3630 Dutchmans Lane, Louisville, KY Jewish Community Relations Council ing events that demonize the State of Is- a variety of topics, including Israel ad- 40205-3216. rael, repeating unfortunate canards like vocacy, Iran, poverty, the environment USPS #020-068 at Louisville, KY. Matanot L’Evyonim accusing Israel of ethnic cleansing or of and same sex marriage in the Jewish The Jewish Community of Louisville is Matanot L’Evyonim, the JCRC’s Pu- being an apartheid regime. community. In addition, we heard from a nonprofit organization. $26 of your pledge rim appeal for gifts to those less fortu- Members of our local JCRC were at amazing presenters like David is for a subscription for Community. nate, has been a huge success this year. every anti-Israel event held that week to Saperstein, Israeli Ambassador Michael For more information, call This money was raised for Blessing in monitor the substantive conversations Oren, and Secretary of Homeland Secu- (502) 459-0660, fax (502) 238-2724, a Backpack, a program that provides and how many people attend. rity Janet Napolitano. e-mail [email protected] or check out food for the weekends for children who None of these events attracted many We also participated in an advocacy the website www.jewishlouisville.org. qualify for free lunches when they are people, but we continue to monitor these day, where our group from Louisville POSTMASTER – Send address changes in school. groups and talks. were on Capital Hill and went to the to Community, 3630 Dutchmans Lane, Thanks to the generosity of many of We do not claim that Israel is perfect. offices of our congressional representa- Louisville, KY 40205-3216. you in our community, we raised over You can read the Israeli press every day tives. We had good substantive meetings $1,000 for this worthy cause. and witness Israelis criticizing their own with Rep. Yarmuth’s office, Sen. Mc- Community Deadlines With hunger issues becoming more government, often in harsh rhetoric. Connell’s office, and Sen. Paul’s office. Deadlines for the next two issues of Community for copy and ads are: April 19 and more acute as the economy contin- However, it is the illegitimate criticism While, as a Jewish community, we for publication on April 26 and May 17 for ues to putter along, charities like this be- that needs to be responded to, and the might not agree on all issues and cer- publication on May 24. Items for the Russian come ever more important. Thank you half-truths and mischaracterizations tainly cannot expect our elected officials column must be in the day before the general again for all of your kind generosity. promulgated by some of these speakers to agree with us on every issue, it was deadline. that do nothing to advance the cause of relieving to see that our ideas and opin- Community publishes Newsmakers­ and Apartheid Week on Campus peace that Israel and most of the world ions were warmly received by all three. Around Town items at no charge. There is This past month, there were two desperately want. Watch for a more detailed report on a $5 charge for photographs. There is an events of JCRC interest that have impact We will continue our activism on be- the Plenum in the next issue of Commu- $18 charge for Lifecycle announcements, on our Jewish community, locally, na- half of the state of Israel. nity. with or without a photo. Items must be tionally and internationally. submitted in writing. Please include your name and a daytime telephone number where you can be contacted in the event that questions arise. Community reserves the right to edit all Community Redesigned for Better Readability submissions to conform to style and length requirements. by Shiela Steinman Wallace, Editor the format with type that is easier to ments, Newsmakers and upcoming Advertising Information read and a contemporary layout that community events. We’re also expand- To advertise, please contact hen you picked up this issue will make it easier for you to access the ing our staff of freelancers who enable Aaron Leibson, (502) 418-5845 or e-mail of Community, you probably information you need. us to bring you a greater variety of sto- [email protected]. noticed that it looks a bit dif- The redesigned paper still has all the see REdesign page 17 The appearance of advertising in Community W ferent from past issues. With columns and features you look forward this redesign of the paper, we’ve updated to each month – Lifecycle announce- does not represent a kashruth endorsement. Letters to Editorial Policy the editor Community accepts letters to the editor for publication. All letters must be of interest Editor’s note: The following letter was to the Jewish community or in response to sent to JCL President and CEO Stu Sil- an item published in the paper. They must berman, who shared it with Community. be no longer than 300 words in length and signed. Name, address and daytime phone Dear Editor, number must be included for verification purposes only. I want to take this opportunity to thank all the folks who made our 15th Community reserves the right to refuse to year of the Annual Louisville Jewish publish any letter, to edit for brevity while preserving the meaning, and to limit the Film Festival a rousing success. number of letters published in any edition. Special thanks go to Keiley Caster and our Film Committee; Marsha Mail your comments to: Community, Letters to the Editor, 3600 Dutchmans Lane, Bornstein, Festival Director, and her Louisville, KY 40205. colleagues at the JCC; the film venues of the Temple, Adath Jeshurun, the Village 8 Theatres, and the Muhammad Ali Center; and our various sponsors. Editorial Staff Also, our gratitude is extended to the media, including Community; The Shiela Steinman Wallace Get Excited!! Temple Bulletin; Adath Jeshurun Mes- Editor/Communications Director 238-2703, [email protected] senger; The Voice-Tribune; The Courier- Journal; and WHAS-TV and WAVE TV Ben Goldenberg for their fine coverage. Marketing Manager And, most of all, kudos to our great 238-2711, [email protected] audiences who make this all possible. Misty Ray Hamilton Wilma and I are sorry we could not Sr. Graphic Designer & Web Manager be with you this year, but we’ll be roar- 238-2778, [email protected] ing back next year. 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Offer not available in conjunction with other promotional discount offers.Offer and rates subject For more information, contact www.LVHKosher.org. Inc. and Jewish Community Center of Louisville, Inc. to change. Loan subject to underwriting and approval. Additional restrictions apply. Republic Bank & Trust Company Loan Originator ID #402606. March 22, 2013  11 Nisan 5773  Community 3 PJ Library reaches out to young families by Shiela Steinman Wallace the Children’s Place on the first floor. Roth said. “She’s just a doer who doesn’t This will be a pre-Passover meet and even need to be asked when something here are changes in the leader- greet that includes crafts, a snack and needs to be done. ship of Louisville’s PJ Library, activities. The program is geared toward “Jennifer is a real professional who’s the program that introduces children age 4 and under and their care- already coming up with great ideas,” she T children from birth to age 8 to givers, but all are welcome. Tuvlin asks added. by delivering free, high quality, those planning to attend to RSVP to her Roth described both Swansburg and age-appropriate books and CD’s to them at [email protected]. Tuvlin as outgoing people who will help through the mail. On April 14, a PJ Library Story Walk grow the program through their creativ- Becky Ruby Swansburg has agreed will be part of the Israel@65 celebration. ity and by reaching out to people with to co-chair the popular program with (See story, page 1.) young children and including them in Marsha Roth, one of The PJ Library’s Marsha Roth Becky Ruby Swansburg Roth, a professional storyteller who The PJ Library. founders in Louisville, and Jennifer Tu- frequently shares her talents and her Equally enthusiastic, Tuvlin said, “I vlin has joined the Jewish Community that will help parents and children con- love of young children with the com- have two great chairs who are extremely Center staff as the part-time PJ Library nect with each other and with Judaism. munity, is a close friend of Swansburg’s active in the Jewish community, and we Director. Together, they’re working to re- In fact, the first new event will be mother, Mickey Ruby, and watched her all want to have PJ Library’s presence to energize the program, reach out to new “Coffee, Cookies and Kibbitz” on Sun- young co-chair grow up. “I couldn’t be increase. I’m very fortunate to be work- participants and create engaging events day, March 24, at 10 a.m. at the JCC in more thrilled to have her as co-chair,” see stories page 11 Naamani Lecturer to discuss the Uniquely Jewish Event Series starts Jewish history of small-town America with Planes, Trains & Automobiles by Prof. Jasmine Farrier published in 2005 by the Yale University University of Louisville Department of Press. His edited and annotated version The Jewish Federation of Louisville Political Science of the memoir of his grandfather, an invites you to a different kind of An- East European Jew who immigrated to nual Campaign Event. Come to Blue Professor Lee Shai Weissbach of the the United States and later to Palestine, Grass Motorsport, 4730 Bowling Blvd., University of Louisville has been se- will be released shortly by the Stanford on Tuesday, April 23, at 7 p.m. for the lected to deliver the Naamani Memorial University Press. Uniquely Jewish event, “Planes, Trains Lecture at the University of Louisville The Naamani Memorial Lecture, & Automobiles.” this year. The lecture will be presented named in memory of Professor Israel Dr. Gary Zola, the executive director in the Chao Auditorium of the Ekstrom Naamani, a respected and beloved of The Jacob Rader Marcus Center of the Library on the U of L campus at 7:30 member of U of L’s Political Science De- American Jewish Archives (AJA), will Union College-Jewish Institute of Re- p.m. on Tuesday, April 9. Audience ques- partment who died in 1979, is free and explore how Jews got to Louisville and ligion in Cincinnati and editor of The tions, and continued conversation at a open to the public. Paid parking will be the surrounding region, how the Jew- American Jewish Archives Journal. He is dessert reception, will follow Professor available in the Speed Museum parking ish population has changed over time, the author or editor of eight books and Weissbach’s lecture. garage. Those interested in more infor- and what role transportation played in has written numerous articles for a va- This lecture will explore the history mation about the Naamani Lecture may the process. You will be encouraged to riety of publications. of Jewish life in small-town America, fo- contact Prof. Jasmine Farrier in the De- participate in the discussion about Jews In 2011, President ap- cusing on its heyday in the late 19th and partment of Political Science at the Uni- and mobility. pointed Dr. Zola to serve as a member early 20th centuries. The talk will de- versity of Louisville at 852-3310 or by e- Dr. Zola is also a professor of the of the U.S. Commission for the Preser- scribe how smaller Jewish communities mail at [email protected]. American Jewish Experience at Hebrew see unique page 14 of the United States started and look at what made them very different from the Jewish communities of America’s large and midsize cities. By the 1920’s, there were some 500 smaller cities and towns in the United States with Jewish populations of at least 100 but fewer than 1,000, and the history of these smaller Jewish centers must be taken into account if we are to understand the richness and complexity of the American Jewish experience and appreciate the diversity of small-town society in times past. Professor Weiss- bach’s lecture will include a slide presen- tation showing many visual images of small-town Jewish life and how they can change our understanding of the Jewish experience in smaller communities. Dr. Weissbach is professor of history at the University of Louisville, where he has also served as chair of his depart- ment and as associate dean in the Col- lege of Arts and Sciences. He received his undergraduate training at the Uni- versity of Cincinnati and earned his doc- torate at Harvard University in 1975. In recent years he has been a member of the Academic Council of the Ameri- can Jewish Historical Society, a trustee of the Southern Jewish Historical Soci- ety and a fellow at the American Jewish Archives. In 1996, Prof. Weissbach was awarded a prestigious Senior Scholar Fellowship from the National Endow- ment for the Humanities and, in 2006, he was selected as a Fulbright Fellow to spend a year at the University of Haifa in Israel. Prof. Weissbach’s first book, in the field of nineteenth-century French his- tory, was published in 1989. His second book, a case study examining architecture and congregational history, appeared in 1995. Dr. Weissbach’s most recent research has focused on the experience of smaller Jewish communities throughout the United States and his book Jewish Life in Small-Town America: A History was 4 Community  March 22, 2013  29 Nisan 5773 2013 Federation Campaign Closing Date Draws Near by Stew Bromberg tional food for many in our community. which brings us close to $1.7 million, but when someone Vice President and Chief Development Together our overseas contributions we need to work together to reach our is close to 1000 Officer will continue to provide much needed goal. miles away. support for children, teens, families We live in a Jewish community that, This was et all who are hungry join us and seniors at risk in Israel and around over the years, has been the envy of a wonderful around the table as we tell the the world. Together we can increase the many others across North America. It opportunity story of our exodus from . availability of social and medical ser- is time for us to reclaim our fame and to update ev- L This is how I often begin the Se- vices to the many people unable to pro- show the Jewish community that we are eryone on the der at my home each Passover. vide for themselves. still a strong and vibrant community achievements With your Campaign contributions, With only 39 days left to the official that not only supports the Jewish com- we have made together, we can continue providing the 2013 Federation Annual Campaign clos- munity here and around the world, but and to share programs and services that support our ing date of April 30, we can work to- helps build a stronger Louisville. plans for our community. Together, we can reach out gether to reach out to our community During a recent trip to Florida, Nancy future. It was to help children and families, adults and and meet our goal of raising $2,141,000. Abrams and Denise Schiller helped host an opportunity seniors in Louisville, Israel and around Currently, the Campaign has regis- a dinner for 27 Louisvillians on the west to meet those the globe. We can continue funding the tered pledges of $1,331,917 and pend- coast. The evening showed how strong who were in- JFCS Food Pantry which provides nutri- ing pledges of approximately $350,000, the connection to Louisville is even strumental in shaping the Louisville Jew- ish community, and to share my perspective on why every- one is still such an important part of the community. I truly felt like I was attending a dinner here in Louisville; the passion, warmth and welcoming feel- ing were as strong there as they are here. As we gather together next year to re- tell the story of our exodus from Egypt to the next generation, may we be able to share the knowledge that we have taken one step closer to living in a world that comes together in peace and harmony, and know that together we all did our part this year to build a stronger com- munity here at home. For more information on how you can help with this year’s campaign, please go to www.jewishlouisville.org/donate. Partnership 2Gether Visionaries to visit; share expertise A delegation of Community Visionar- ies from the Western is coming to Louisville from April 26-28, and there will be several opportunities for com- munity members to meet them in both formal and informal settings. The delegation includes: • Shelley-Anne Peleg, Israel Antiqui- ties Authority’s director of the Interna- tional Conservation Center located in the old city of Akko; • Susan Nirens, assistant director of the non-profit organization Kivunim: New Directions, which encourages youths with special needs to become in- dependent, involved in their communi- ties and achieve control over their lives; • Uri Yirmias, chef, restaurateur, en- trepreneur, hotel owner and developer; and • Sisi Rodan, curator at the Treasures in the Walls Ethnographic Museum in Old Acre. While they are here, the visitors will speak at Adath Jeshurun, Keneseth Is- rael, The Temple and Temple Shalom during Shabbat services. On Sunday morning, Yirmias will also cook with the chef at Rye. Watch the JCL’s weekly e-news for de- tails. March 22, 2013  11 Nisan 5773  Community 5

Calendar Bigger and better 2013 Republic of Events MARCH 24 PJ Library, Coffee, Cookies and Kibbitz, JCC, 10-10:45 a.m. Bank Golf Challenge planned Pre-Passover meet and greet with crafts, Canasta tournament added benefits both the JCC and JFCS, and the and 3.5 or above will run from 2-5 p.m. snack and activities geared toward children to broaden appeal; and proceeds provide: Players can register as individuals or as 4 and under and their caregivers, but bridge competitions continue • Scholarships for membership and doubles teams. The registration fee is all are welcome. In the Children’s Place. summer camp at the JCC for fami- $60 per person, which includes dinner. RSVP to PJ Library Director Jennifer Tuvlin, lies in need. More than $75,000 was Volunteers also are organizing the [email protected]. ark your calendar. The annual granted last year for scholarships to bridge and canasta tournaments that Republic Bank Golf Challenge 134 families. will be held in two separate rooms at the APRIL 2-5 will be Monday, June 24, at • 700 hours of subsidized counseling club. “There is a core group of players at JCC Spring Camp: Going on a Picnic Standard Country Club, and at JFCS for families who are seek- Standard who we hope will play; and if For children, K-5. April 2: Ants Go M Marching; April 3: Let’s Get Dirty with field this year’s event will be bigger and better ing services to ensure that they can we get players from the Bridge Center than ever. Originally solely a golf chal- strengthen their lives, remain self- and other bridge clubs, it will be a fun trip to Louisville Nature Center; April 4: lenge, tennis and bridge tournaments sufficient, independent, and provide tournament,” said Beverly Bromley, Reduce, Reuse, Recycle; April 5, We’re were added in recent years, and this structure and security for their chil- JFCS Development Director. Going on a Picnic. For more information, year’s competition will include a canasta dren. More than 2,400 individuals The duplicate bridge and canasta see CenterPiece, page 2. tournament, too. and families benefitted last year. tournaments will run from 1-5 p.m. It “With the addition of these three pop- Golfer check-in begins at 11 a.m., and will be best to select partners and reg- APRIL 4 ular activities, we open the door to many there will be a shotgun start at 12:30 ister together. The registration fee is $25 School’s Out Day Goes to Rocksport more people who want to participate p.m. Lunch is included in the golf reg- per person for tournament play only, For middle schoolers. Drop off at 9 a.m. in this community-wide event,” com- istration fee. The driving range will also or $60 per person for the full package, at the JCC and pick up there at 3 p.m., mented Doug Roemer, golf committee be open at 11 a.m. for golfers who want which includes dinner. $25 ($35 non-members); OR drop off at co-chair with Doug Gordon. to warm up before the tournament. Registrations for all events are 10 a.m. at Rocksport and pick up there at In addition to giving community A volunteer committee is organizing due by June 10. For more information, 1 p.m., $15 ($25 non-members). Register members the opportunity to enjoy a day the tennis tournament. The mixed dou- contact Sally Hollingsworth at 452-6341, by April 2 by contacting Middle School of activities with friends, the Challenge bles, round robin format for 3.0 or below ext. 240. Director Rachel Lipkin, 238-2701 or [email protected].

APRIL 9 Kathy Stein is keynote speaker Yom Hashoah Naamani Memorial Lecture Continued from page 1 U of L, Chao Auditorim, 7:30 p.m. at Senior University phia Daily News and cnn.com. Preston’s Prof. Lee Shai Weisbach will present mother was a Holocaust survivor who “Jewish History of Small-Town America.” State Senator Kathy Stein, the only by Jennifer Diamond and Dr. Louie Bai- was hidden by two Polish Catholics in Free. See story, page 3. Jewish member of Kentucky’s upper ley; “Ethics and Moral Dilemmas” by the sewers of Lvov. The story was made house, will be the keynote speaker at Rabbi Gaylia R. Rooks; and “Americans into a Polish movie, “In Darkness.” APRIL 11 The Temple’s annual Senior University Who Tell the Truth: Models of Coura- During the program, tribute will be Yom HaShoah Commemoration on Thursday, April 18. geous Citizens,” by Michele Hemenway, paid to Father Stanley A. Schmidt, a Bellarmine University, 7 p.m. Senior University is a daylong com- an independent education management former priest in Louisville who devoted Jewish Community Relations Council- munity-wide program. The day begins professional. much of his life to interfaith relations. sponsored annual Holocaust at 9:30 a.m. with registration and break- The session after lunch will feature During World War II, he was in semi- commemoration. Theme: Righteous among fast snacks. The keynote address is at 10 “Looking Above and Beyond: Artis- nary in and was deeply affected the Nations. Speaker: David Lee Preston, a.m., followed by a choice of nine differ- tic Surprises In Our Chapel” by Rabbi by what happened to the Jews. journalist for CNN and the Philadelphia ent workshops led by and experts Chester B. Diamond; “Religion in Lou- Later, in Louisville, he was an activ- Inquirer. See story, page 1. on a variety of subjects spread over three isville” by Peter Smith, Courier-Journal ist on behalf of Soviet Jewry and in the “class periods.” A healthful lunch is also Religion Editor, and “Jews in Sports” by early 1980’s chaired the Interreligious APRIL 11-28 served, along with a closing program Bernard Pincus. Council on Soviet Jewry. He was the CenterStage Presents that features dessert. The last session will include “Obama’s first president of the Kentuckiana Inter- Avenue Q at the JCC Although the workshops are designed Visit to Israel and the Israeli Govern- faith Community and of its predecessor, For mature audiences. $18 per person in to be of special interest to Jewish senior ment: Is Bibi Good for the Jews?” by the Louisville Area Interchurch Orga- advance, $20 at the door. For tickets, call adults, all are welcome. The cost for the Rabbi David Ariel-Joel; “Jewish Catholic nization for Service, and helped found 459-0660 or go to www.centerstagejcc.org. program is $12, payable at the door, but Relations since Nostrae Aetate” by the the Community Hunger Walk. He also prior registration is required. Call The Rev. Joseph Graffis, pastor of St. Ed- served as the director of the Office of APRIL 13 Temple at 423-1212 to save your spot. ward Catholic Church; and “Your Body Ecumenical Affairs for the Archdiocese Ben Gurion Society Reception at The first session after the keynote will is Your Temple: Jewish Thoughts on a of Louisville and on the board of the CenterStage’s Avenue Q, 6:45 p.m. feature: “The Answer Lies Somewhere Healthy Body and Lifestyle,” presented National Conference of Christians and 6:45 cocktail reception; 7:30 performance; in the Question: How Does a Jewish Up- by Pami, a natural health care practi- Jews. 9:45 p.m. dessert reception and meet and bringing Affect Creativity?” presented tioner. In 1981, the JCC honored him with greet the Avenue Q cast. $18 per person. the Blanche B. Ottenheimer Award. RSVP online at www.jewishlouisville.org/ Those present will have the opportu- bengurion or contact Mary Jean Timmel, nity to light memorial candles and the 238-2739 or mtimmel@jewishlouisville. Washington D.C. Cantor comes names Louisvillians have submitted of org. Open to YAD members whom make family members who perished in the a commitment of $1,000 or more to the Holocaust will be remembered. Annual Federation Campaign. to Louisville for Salon Concert Fred Whittaker, a teacher at St. Francis of Assisi is chairing this year’s APRIL 14 fundraiser for Adath Jeshurun program. Israel@65, JCC, 12-3 p.m. It is free and open to the community. Yom HaZikaron (Israel’s Memorial Day) and You’ve seen her in the film 100 Voices, be divided evenly Yom HaAtzmaut (Israel Independence Day). the documentary about the Cantors As- between Adath Global Walk for Israel, PJ Library Story sembly trip to in 2009. She’s per- Jeshurun and the Walk, Krav Maga demonstration, Israeli formed as a soloist at Carnegie Hall, Lin- Cantors Assembly performers, middle eastern food and family coln Center, Kodak Theater, The Disney Foundation. Cost: activities. See story, page 1. Concert Hall, Off-Broadway and the Ida Silver Sponsor: Kaminska State Theater in Warsaw. $100 per seat; Gold APRIL 14 Cantor Arianne Brown, currently Sponsor: $150 per Live from New York’s 92nd Street Y serving Adas Israel Congregation in our seat; Platinum Adath Jeshurun 8:15 p.m. nation’s capital, is coming to Louisville Sponsor: $250 per Panel discussion: “The Future of God: The to join Cantor Lipp for an intimate Sa- seat. Sponsorships Merging of Science and Religion” with lon Concert, made possible through will be listed in the Cantor Brown panelists Andrew Zolli and David Eagleman the generosity of a grant from the Can- printed program. and moderator Reza Aslan. tors Assembly. To purchase tickets: Send a check pay- Concert-goers will enjoy a wine and able to Adath Jeshurun with “Salon Con- APRIL 23 cheese reception on April 21 at 4:30 p.m., cert” in the memo line or call the syna- Uniquely Jewish followed by a concert at 5. An AJ family gogue office, 458-5359, with credit card Planes, Trains and Automobiles has graciously opened their home to us information. Tickets may also be pur- Blue Grass Motorsport, 7 p.m. for the concert. Prior to the concert, the chased online at http://adathjeshurun. The Jewish Federation of Louisville address of the home will be given to all com/Salon_Concert_Registration.aspx presents the first Uniquely Jewish event. ticket holders by special invitation. Seats For more information, contact Allen Speaker: Rabbi Dr. Gary Zola, executive are limited and will be awarded on a Katcher, AJ Fundraising Committee director of the American Jewish Archives. first come, first served basis. Deadline Chair at [email protected] or Food and beverages provided. RSVP for reservations is Sunday April 7. 426-1814. to Mary Jean, 238-2739 or mtimmel@ All proceeds from this fund-raiser will jewishlouisville.org. See story, page 3. 6 Community  March 22, 2013  29 Nisan 5773 Shaliach to provide Israeli Birthright Israel trip promotes culture to JCC Summer Camp life changes for participants and Louisville community and Rabbi Litvin he Jewish Community Center’s Director of Youth Services and Camp Summer Camp program offers Director Julie Hollander, is much better many exciting opportunities for than having “an American talk about T children to learn, grow, thrive what Israel is.” and have fun over the summer, and As an added bonus, Hollander will be the success of the program can be seen traveling to Israel for a six-day training in the number of participants, which program to learn how to use the shaliach grows every summer. effectively in camp and throughout the Part of the camp’s success is the ef- community. She’ll go through the same forts of its staff to raise the bar higher training program that the sh’lichim do, each year by improving existing pro- plus some additional work that will help gramming and looking for new oppor- her administer the program. tunities. Camp directors from across the U.S. are participating in this program, but Hollander is one of only 10 chosen for this program and fully funded by JCCA. Participants from New York to Alaska and Arizona to Florida traveled with Rabbi Avrohom and Goldie Litvin during Hollander is very excited about hav- the 10 day Birthright Israel trip. ing a shaliach in Louisville this summer and is looking forward to her trip to Is- From March 4-14, Rabbi Avrohom Happily, they let her pass and she re- rael. and Goldie Litvin led a Birthright Israel joined the others. As part of the Israel Up Close pro- trip of young adults to Israel for a 10-day The group landed in Israel and jour- gram, participating communities pro- learning experience. neyed to the north. They climbed Mount vide home hospitality for the visiting Birthright Israel is an organization Arbel and Rabbi Litvin led them in a shaliach. Hollander said, “We need host that seeks to change the course of Jewish meditation atop the mountain about families for this person, and are asking history by strengthening the next gener- each person’s place in the long, glori- for [them to open their homes] for at ation’s Jewish identity and connection to ous chain of Judaism. The group hiked Children have fun during JCC Summer Camp least two weeks at a time.” Israel. Over the past 13 years, they have along the waterfall at Banyas and visited Host families are asked to provide sent over 350,000 young adults to visit the ancient synagogues in Tz’fat. This summer, the JCC turned to its lodging and some meals for their guest. and learn about Israel. On Friday, the group visited the Yad parent organization, the Jewish Com- “Transportation would be great,” Hol- Birthright is more than just a trip or Vashem Memorial for the millions lost munity Center Association, and received lander added, “but it is not a necessity.” a tour. It was a journey in which most in the Holocaust. That night, they cele- a grant to participate in JCCA’s Israel Up It would also be nice if the hosts could every participant, including the Rabbi brated the Shabbat at the Western Wall, Close program. Through this program, a show the shaliach around Louisville. and his wife, re-connected and grew as dancing and singing with hundreds of shaliach or shlicha – a trained emissary If you are interested in hosting the friends, Jews and part of Am Yisroel – other Jews from all walks of life and from Israel – will come to Louisville for shaliach for two weeks or more this the Nation of Israel. many Israeli soldiers. the summer. summer, please contact Hollander at The participants in the group came On Sunday morning, the group went This individual will teach campers 238-2708 or jhollander@jewishlouis- from across the United States, from back to the Wall and each of them had and staff about Israel and why it is im- ville.org. New York to Alaska and Arizona to Flor- a few moments to “talk to G-d” and put portant. “To get this information from Watch future issues of Community for ida. For the most part, they seemed to notes between the stones of the ancient someone who lives there,” said Senior additional information. be just a great group of normal Amer- Temple. At that time, Rabbi Litvin for- ican young adults who “happened” to mally gave a Hebrew name to four of be Jewish. The vast majority were not the participants in the group who had connected with any synagogue, temple missed receiving a Hebrew name ear- or Jewish establishment. lier in life. The young woman mentioned Before leaving New York, Rabbi Litvin earlier chose the name Elisheva and this suggested to the group that they were go- is what she declared to the group stand- ing to the “Holy Land of Israel” and they ing in front of the Western Wall: would therefore have two choices. They “As I begin thinking of what to say dur- could simply see the sights and have a ing this special moment, I am listening to wonderful and fun 10-day vacation, or Rabbi Avrohom educate and engage us, they could actively seek to “open their while staring out the window of our bus eyes in the land of miracles” and hope to at a gorgeous view of the mountains and experience a deeper connection with the the sea. I am sitting next to an Israeli and history and meaning of being part of the am totally and completely absorbed and nation of Israel. in love with the feeling of this experience. Each participant was remarkable, but “It’s hard to believe that a few short days one young woman was especially wor- ago I was in my normal life in a loud and thy of mention. As she went through noisy city, dealing with the stress of bills, customs in JFK Airport, the El Al se- chores and my job. My to do list seems curity people asked her if she could tell never ending at times. Leaving all that them her Rabbi’s name, which temple behind and embarking on this journey I she was affiliated with, something about was given a chance to discover a new part the Jewish holidays. She could not an- of myself. I think in a way I was meant to swer any of these questions and was in be named here, in this moment, with all fact held at security for quite some time. see Birthright page 9

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In vid Lipp, introduced the con- “In these times of mass-misfortune, fact, a small museum on the kibbutz O gregation’s annual music fes- which so few are able to stand up to – one grounds houses a valuable collection of tival on Sunday evening, March 3. The feels the presence of this ‘chosen one’ as treasurers from the Far East that Israel theme, “Bluegrass with Jewish Sass,” a Liberator from despair for mankind.” bequeathed to the kibbutz. lived up to its name and then some. Sea- It is said that Israel saved tens of thou- Israel saw the storm clouds develop- soned festival attendees considered it sands of Jews and that he was a key ing over and could easily have one of his best yet. player in the Kindertransport, an ambi- sold the family business and moved to Hazzan Mike Stein rode in from Cal- tious project that from 1938-1940 saved another country. But he was made of ifornia for the festivities and Hazzan thousands of Jewish children from Ger- sterner stuff. In an endeavor that ulti- Sharon Hordes, local favorite John Gage many, Austria, Poland and Czechoslova- mately cost him his life, Israel set out to and the community junior and adult kia. save as many Jews as possible. He gave choirs pitched in with bluegrass musi- So why was it we had never heard of the 700 Jews who worked in the N. Is- cians Steve Cooley and Lauren White him? That is the problem the 30-minute rael department store two years pay to keep the evening lively and the music Israeli documentary, “Wilfrid Israel - so they could afford to leave Germany. coming without a stop for 90 minutes. The Savior from Berlin - The Story of He worked to implement the Kinder- The event was recorded and will be aired a Forgotten Hero,” set out to rectify. transport that saved thousands of Jew- on Gage’s Kentucky Homefront program Shown on February 20 at the Village ish children. He survived Nazi beatings in case you missed the live production. Hazzan Mike Stein 8 as part of the 15th Annual Louisville to travel across Western Europe in his Stein was and is a phenomenon. He when he, Cooley, Gage and White joined Jewish Film Festival, this story hit close determined quest to save Jews. He was sang, he danced and he pranced as he in a rousing rendition of the “Yaffa” to home. killed at age 43 when Nazi warplanes continually found new ways to add a “Orange Blossom Special” that left folks The handful of young German shot down a British Overseas Airways western flair to liturgical music. Imag- breathless. The best part came when Jews who in 1934 established Kibbutz plane traveling from Lisbon to London. ine the choirs and audience members both Stein (and later Lipp) showed they Hazorea in the Western Jezreel Valley Perhaps through this movie and a singing Shalom Aleichem to a tune that could yodel with the best of them. What knew Wilfrid Israel. One of these young longer version that Bonnie Bizer told us conjured up the sounds of cowbells, an experience! organizers was a cousin of Louisville’s is in the planning stages, the extraordi- prairies and sagebrush. The only ques- Lipp explained that music can be Bonnie Bizer, and she was a co-pro- nary story of Wilfrid Israel will become tion: where did they stash the horses? written in major (happy) and minor ducer of this film. Bizer was present at more widely known. Turns out Stein’s interest in blue- (sad) chords. Since bluegrass music had grass-type music was nurtured when he no minor chords – well, you get the idea. played with a United States Navy Band The point was aptly made when Stein outside of Washington, DC. They used played his fiddle to “ Ridge,” a to play gospel tunes, he explained, so he peppy number written by the legendary made that connection with Jewish mu- bluegrass musician, Bill Monroe, when sic – a sound he called “high lonesome” he was in Israel. The upbeat melody had when he used it with “Shiru Ladonai the children sitting in the front row lit- Shir Chadash.” A musician as well, Stein erally dancing in their seats. An equally played the guitar and a mean fiddle see Bluegrass page 8 Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat wows audiences again by David Wallace distinctive style of choreography. It is truly amazing how the large cast of sixty Andrew Lloyd Webber’s (music) and plus, including a talented group of chil- Tim Rice’s (lyrics) Joseph and the Amaz- dren, is able to function in spectacular ing Technicolor Dreamcoat is a frothy fashion on the small stage. concoction of the biblical account of Along the way everyone has a little Joseph and his coat of many colors in fun and at the end of the show, when the a modern swirling rainbow and spiced company does Any Dream Will Do one with variegated musical styles. more time, followed by a rousing Mega Near the beginning we see the Tech- Mix of an encore the audience has gotten nicolor Dreamcoat followed by a twirl- what it came for. Joseph and his broth- ing maypole of colorful streamers that ers are reunited, all is well, everyone eclipse the fabled coat. Kate Reedy, the goes home with a smile on their faces play’s narrator, proceeds to tell the tale. and, in the long run, there’s absolutely The presentation starts and ends with nothing wrong with that because, after a song with a hook, Any Dream Will Do, all, Joseph and music rock the house! and proceeds to introduce disparate Next up, in April, is the controversial styles of music ranging from country Avenue Q, a Tony winner for best musi- (One More Angel) to rock and roll (Elvis cal to round out the season. Quite a con- starring as Pharaoh), to calypso (Benja- trast and what helps make Center Stage min Calypso), each one having its own a venue for all kinds of entertainment. 8 Community  March 22, 2013  29 Nisan 5773 Three attend AIPAC Policy Conference; lobby Kentucky legislators on Capitol Hill When over 13,000 delegates from ness of its lobbying efforts. Koby, shaliach (vice president of Jewish across the United States descended upon All of the delegates were briefed on community service and Israel advocacy) Washington, D.C. for the American Is- AIPAC’s priorities and spent part of their for Drew Corson AZA, was one of 60 rael Public Affairs Committee’s annual time on Capitol Hill meeting with and teens chosen to attend. BBYO paid the Policy Conference, three Louisvillians, lobbying legislators. “The basic idea, teens’ conference fees. Sandy Berman, Cantor David Lipp and Cantor Lipp said, “is to create, maintain “I learned a lot,” Koby said. At one Ben Koby were among them. At the con- and nurture relationships with Capitol breakout session, he said, “I learned ference, they heard from world leaders, Hill.” about the relationship between Israel learned about pressing issues and met For some legislators, that means and . Apparently, they’re very with national legislators. thanking them for their support. For close allies, especially in regard to Iran. Cantor Lipp said Vice President Joe others, it is more complicated. Issues Azerbaijan is one of the top providers of Biden “spoke beautifully, personally and Cantor David Lipp Ben Koby must be explained and the lobbyists oil to Israel.” passionately. He was very effective, but must ask for support. In another session, Koby heard au- one could say he said what we wanted PAC needs to lobby for the entire bill. Cantor’s first meeting was with Sen. thor Gill Troy speak about “America’s to hear, which was the United States is Whenever he could, Cantor Lipp took Rand Paul, who spent some time with fight against Zionism as Racism.” They not bluffing as far as Iran is concerned.” advantage of the opportunity to “meet the AIPAC group despite a busy schedule examined the history of the scurrilous One breakout session Cantor Lipp all sorts of people you wouldn’t other- and heavy demand from other groups claim and how it is being used today by found particularly interesting was about wise meet.” He also enjoyed the enter- that wanted to lobby him about protect- Hamas, Hezbollah and Iran. The more the Foreign Aid Bill. The session didn’t tainment which included a concert with ing their special interests from the cuts often and more forcefully someone re- spend much time focusing on the dollars Josh Nelson, Michelle Citrin and a young mandated by sequestration. peats an untruth, the more people be- that go to Israel, he explained, because Ethiopian woman who sang Hatikvah in “Rand Paul is considered to be a chal- lieve it. the bill must be considered as a whole. Amharic. lenge by AIPAC,” Cantor Lipp said. “He Koby was impressed with the array Legislators must either vote to approve At dinner, AIPAC did a roll call of con- was on record before we met with him of leading politicians who spoke at the the entire package or to reject it. gressmen and senators in attendance saying, ‘Israel has a better economy than Plenary. One who made a big impression “One could argue that aid to Israel is that night, and Cantor Lipp said he was we do. We need to be strong support- on was an Israeli mountain climber who different than aid to Tanzania – it’s more impressed by the great number of legis- ers of Israel, but Israel doesn’t need the was “90 feet away from reaching the of a strategic investment,” he explained, lators who were in attendance. It attests money and we can’t afford to borrow to summit of Mt. Everest, when he found a but since it is considered as a whole, “AI- to AIPAC’s strength and the effective- give aid.’” Turkish mountain climber in a crevice.” While he disagrees with Paul, Cantor The Israeli decided to risk his own life to said, “I was impressed with his depth of save the Turk before attempting to reach knowledge about the situation.” He rec- the summit. ognizes the threat Iran poses, but is not He also heard from several Israeli eager to go to war. Paul is also bothered soldiers, including two or three who that the U.S. provides aid to Israel’s en- worked on Israel’s Iron Dome missile de- emies to create a balance of power. He fense system; and an Ethiopian farmer singled out Egypt, saying we should stop who learned advanced agriculture tech- giving Egypt military aid until its presi- niques in Israel and then returned to dent, Mohamed “Morsi is ready to say in Ethiopia and is now teaching his neigh- English and Arabic, ‘I support the Camp bors. David Accords,’ which he has not done.” “Being on Capitol Hill is an incredi- Cantor Lipp also spent about five min- ble experience,” Koby said. He had the utes with Sen. Mitch McConnell, and he, opportunity to meet Sen. McConnell, al- Berman and Koby talked with John Yar- though the meeting was cut short when muth as well. the senator was called to the floor for a BBYO partners with AIPAC for the vote. Policy Conference, and Louisville’s Ben

ever, Stein offered an unexpected treat bluegrass and invited his wife, Kelley, on stage to Continued from page 7 sing a duet. Yes, it truly was a very spe- enjoyable “She’ll be Coming ‘Round the cial night. Some folks might even think Mountain” mixed with “L’cha Dodi” fea- about writing Love Letters in the Sand as tured the choirs singing the lyrics both a way of saying thank you! in Hebrew and in English very quickly. The annual Adath Jeshurun Music If you wanted to hear “V’shamru” to Festival is sponsored by the Adolf & a New Orleans beat, you would not have Sara van der Walde and Israel Rosen- been disappointed. “Mizmor Shabbat” bloum Charitable Fund. and “Adom Olam” ended the evening on a high note. “I know everyone already smells the tuna fish and herring when they hear Adom Olam,” Stein joked, but Please Support there are more than enough offerings at the reception to make up for that. Just before calling it a night, how- our advertisers! March 22, 2013  11 Nisan 5773  Community 9 Local artist given key to city, exhibition in Metro Goverment Center by Holly Hinson

usted farm implements com- bined with crochet work may sound like an odd pairing of el- R ements for an artistic presenta- tion, but local artist Bette Levy has cre- ated beauty from it. In fact, her artistic endeavors have earned her kudos from the city of Lou- isville. At a March 5 reception, Mayor Greg Fischer presented the local textile artist with the key to the city. She was also given the opportunity to showcase her work along with two other artists in Bette Levy (left) in the JCC Patio Gallery. “Spring Dolly” (right) is one of the pieces now hanging in the Metro a gallery exhibition in the Metro Gov- Government Center rotunda. ernment Center rotunda. The exhibit, titled “Shared Bound- co-op in the East Market Street corridor great-grandmother in New York in the aries,” is part of the ongoing Rotunda in downtown Louisville. Some of her 1900’s. Her own grandmother was the Art Project, a series produced in part- work is currently displayed at Kentucky designer for the company. nership with the Louisville Commission Museum of Art and Craft. “I really grew up making things with on Public Art, with assistance from the The pieces featured by Levy in the my hands,” she said. “The art I created Louisville Visual Art Association. current Metro Government Center exhi- invokes this idea of working for a living, For Levy, whose work is frequently bition were originally displayed as part of productivity and meeting goals.” displayed in galleries around Louisville of the “Tools of the Trade” exhibit in the Daniel Pfalzgraf, the curator for and Southern Indiana, the city hall exhi- Carnegie Center Art Gallery in New Al- “Shared Boundaries,” wrote of Levy’s bition has been particularly gratifying. bany, IN. work: “Bette Levy’s use of old farm tools “Just to be asked to be in the show is As for the inspiration behind the art, and hand-knitted embellishments re- such an honor,” she said. “I am humbled Levy said she liked the juxtaposition of minds us of the importance of heritage, and excited to have my work in a place the farm equipment with the delicate relationships and craft often associated where so many people can see it.” crochet work because it is something ev- with the rural life found further out in The artist, who has lived in Louis- eryone could relate to. Jefferson County and beyond. Levy’s ville since 1974, is an established local “This body of work speaks to so many artwork elegantly expresses both her name whose work has been featured in people. When you think of farm equip- family’s personal history and the history galleries since the 1980s. She serves as ment, you typically think of men; with of families all around the Metro area.” the director of the Patio Art Gallery at crochet, that is typically feminine. But Levy’s art will be on display through Jewish Community Center where she when you put them together, it unifies June 8. Visitors may see the exhibit any curates, installs and sometimes exhib- them,” she said. time the building is open to the public, its her own work within the Center. In Levy, who is a member of The Temple, weekdays from 8 a.m.-7:30 p.m. There is 2008, her piece, “An Ayin for an Ayin,” said her Jewish heritage and upbringing no charge to enter Metro Hall, but peo- was the cover art for the Guide to Jewish informed her creation of “Tools of the ple are required to go through security Louisville. Trade.” and show a photo ID. She is also a member and frequent ex- As a child, she played with beads at hibitor at PYRO Gallery, an art gallery the handbag factory founded by her

many synagogues and temples, includ- birthright ing Anshei Sfard, focus on a narrow Continued from page 6 group of like-minded people and by do- of you former strangers who are more like ing so forget, by omission or commis- family to me now. sion, the younger generation, which rep- “I always knew I was Jewish and have resents the future of Judaism. He shared been proud of that fact. But I also never that he felt it was the responsibility of fully knew what being Jewish meant to the synagogue and the community to me aside from a label, an identifier that I reach out to the entire Jewish commu- became used to sharing with others. nity without being judgmental and in- “I feel like being Jewish has meaning to vite them warmly and enthusiastically me now in a way that it never had before. to connect to G-d through Judaism. And I am making the commitment, here On April 5 at 7 p.m., Congregation An- at the wall to continue to strengthen my shei Sfard and of Kentucky will relationship with God and to Judaism.” offer a merged service followed by a free The trip not only affected the partic- dinner to the entire community, which ipants, it deeply resonated with Rabbi hopefully will be a small step in this di- Litvin and his wife as well. Upon his rection. The entire community is invited return to Louisville, Rabbi Litvin chal- to attend, although reservations are re- lenged his synagogue to become more quired and may be made by calling the open, welcoming and outgoing and to Synagogue at 451-3122. make a concerted effort to find the hun- Later this year, Rabbi Litvin plans to dreds of similar youth in our commu- lead another Birthright Israel trip open nity and invite them back to Judaism. to all Jewish young adults. Email him for Rabbi Litvin acknowledged that too more information at [email protected].

Israel@65 to use elbows, knees and other parts to Continued from page 1 get free of an attacker, momentarily dis- able him/her and get away. will be family activities with the Speed “We’re hoping people really like Krav Art Museum and a shuk (Israeli-style Maga,” Ariel said. “Maybe we’ll be able open market). Middle eastern food, pre- to start a class at the JCC.” pared by Shiraz, will be available for Then welcome Dorit and Tzvika, a purchase. pair of folk musicians from our Partner- There will be a Krav Maga demon- ship with Israel region, the Western Gal- stration and a live performance by an ilee. Get up and dance to “Hava Nagila” Israeli duo from the Western Galilee on and “Hinei Ma Tov.” Sing along with fa- stage as well. vorites like “Yerushalayim shel Zahav” The Krav Maga demonstration is a and “By Mir Bis Du Sheyn” and more. great way to learn about this Israeli Rain or shine, Israel@65 at the Jewish form of self-defense martial arts. Krav Community Center is the place to be on Maga techniques teach people to focus April 14. the strength from their entire bodies in “Come and have fun,” the Kronen- one spot to deliver a defensive blow and bergs say. 10 Community  March 22, 2013  29 Nisan 5773 Teacher and researcher educates future doctors who help world wide schaal help diagnose and while she was under the tutelage of Dr. apply for medical school first because, Continued from page 1 minimize the ef- Itzhak Beiran while doing an internship she said, “He told me I should always fect of eye diseases at Nahariya Medical Center during her try for the most difficult, and medical Israel, and Jordan. caused by diabetes mandatory military service. Beiran, school was the hardest to get into.” Both Her original intention was to go back before the dam- an army general and commander, later parents – father, Joseph, and mother, Ida to Israel herself, but after a change of age occurs. “We became Surgeon General of the Israeli Golen, instilled in her the importance of thinking and what she describes as “a already have one Navy and the vice chairman of Rambam education, hard work and study. new mindset,” she realized she if she test with high po- Medical Center. “What did you learn?” was the first stayed, she would have a greater impact tential, but as it During her residency, she opted to question her mother, a teacher, always by preparing other doctors. Schaal de- takes years to de- take time off to earn her Ph.D., which asked. “It didn’t matter what subject, but scribed the work of an Israeli doctor velop these, we are Dr. Beiran thought “was a little bit crazy, study was the main thing. It was every- she supervised, who returned home D. Shlomit Schaal hopeful for results but he allowed me to do it.” Dr. Schaal, thing to my parents,” said Schaal. last year. “When I saw how he imple- within the next de- who calls Beiran her mentor, invited him “But my brother, Ofer, who is younger mented all the things I taught him,” she cade,” said Schaal. to Louisville to give a visiting lecture at than me by three years, is the smart one. remarked, “I felt both pride and satisfac- Valedictorian of her medical school the University of Louisville in 2010. He’s a genius,” laughed Schaal. “He was tion. This is why I know it was absolutely graduating class in 1995, she com- Growing up in Haifa, artistically-in- allowed in the Talpiot program to study worth it to stay.” pleted her residency and simultaneously clined Shlomit Golen believed she’d one math, chemistry, physics and econom- As a researcher, Dr. Schaal works earned her doctorate in 2005. Her inter- day become an architect. However her ics, which meant he was required to with a team to isolate biomarkers to est in ophthalmology as a specialty came father, an engineer, encouraged her to serve nine years in the army. He now manages a venture capital firm in Tel Aviv which is helping to develop new medicines.” But one of the “most important things” her parents did was to encour- age their children to take up the sport of , which Schaal says taught her to take responsibility. “Since swim- ming is an individual sport, you cannot blame the pool, you cannot blame the water. Swimming demands thinking and concentration and is a lesson in how to live life. You cannot blame anyone but yourself.” In fact, it was through swimming that she met Maor Schaal, who would later become her husband. They met as teenagers and still swim together on the Swim KY masters team, where she has competed nationally for the past three years. Together they have four daughters. Noy, 20, is in her third year at Speed Sci- entific School studying to be a computer engineer, which Schaal attributes to the encouragement of Maor, who is the CEO of a computer engineering firm, Titan Pro. Seventeen-year-old Yuval will graduate from Manual High School this spring and follow her sister to the Speed School, also to study engineering. Twins Hala and Yam, 14, who attend Ballard and Kentucky Country Day, might be the best bets to follow their mother into medicine. Yam just won first place at the science fair in the medical/health cate- gory. The four Schaal daughters spend their summers in Israel. All were born in Is- rael, and the family feels that it is impor- tant to maintain the language and the traditions of their home country. When they first arrived in Louisville, their old- est daughter was in eighth grade and found the adjustment to life in the U.S. difficult. “It took three to four years for the children to feel comfortable in their new environment,” said Schaal. Schaal describes people in Louisville as “welcoming and warm-hearted” and feels embraced by the community here. She likes the religious diversity in Louis- ville and in the U.S. in general. The secu- lar nature of society and the fact that life is not dominated by religious practice or politics also appeals to her. The Schaal family is not religious but continues to celebrate Jewish holidays and traditions. Schaal’s mother Ida Golen is now re- tired and has suffered some health is- sues in recent years. Joseph Golen died 12 years ago. Dr. Schaal travels to visit her mother in Israel frequently and hopes Golen can travel to Louisville to attend the MOSAIC Awards ceremony in May. March 22, 2013  11 Nisan 5773  Community 11 PJ Library reaches out to young families stories ber of the Jewish Community Relations Continued from page 3 Council and the family belongs to The Temple. She also serves on the boards of ing with Becky and Marsha.” the local chapter of the National Asso- A native Louisvillian, Swansburg ciation of Women Business Owners and and her husband, Michael Swansburg, the Rauch Planetarium at the University are the parents of twins who will soon of Louisville. be turning 2 and have been enrolled in She earned her B.S. in political sci- The PJ Library since they were born. It ence from Middlebury College and her has been such a positive experience for M.A. in communications from Boston the entire family that she is excited to be University. Following her graduation, working with the program and excited she worked for a U.S. congressman and about getting started. briefly at the White House before re- “Every book your child receives will turning to Louisville with her husband. be age appropriate,” Swansburg said, She worked for Greater Louisville Inc. “whether your child is 6 months old or before taking her current position. 6 years. So for the younger children, it As a teen in Louisville, she was ac- might be a picture book or a song book. tive at the JCC and participated in both “One of the nicest things,” she con- BBYO and NFTY. She also visited Israel tinued, “is many of the books focus on with NFTY when she was in high school. the Jewish holidays, so it’s a wonderful Tuvlin also grew up in Louisville and opportunity to start exposing your chil- has been a leader both as a young adult dren to them.” and as a teen. In 2009 and 2010, she With Passover starting next week, co-chaired the Young Adult Division of Swansburg explained, “This months the Federation Campaign and in 2009, PJ Library book for children adge 1-2 received the Lewis W. Cole Memorial is about the song ‘Dayenu.’ We’ve been Young Leadership Award for all her singing it with the twins every morning, hard work. She is a member of the Ben and my son, Robert, now goes around Gurion Society and continues to volun- singing ‘Dayenu,’ which he learned from teer for the Campaign. this book.” She’s a member of the JCC, Congre- For the Swansburgs, “Dayenu” led to gation Adath Jeshurun and National other questions, and they’ve been dis- Council of Jewish Women. In the gen- cussing Passover, Seder plates and the eral community, she serves as secre- Haggadah. Now when they arrive at Ke- tary of the StageOne Theatre board, is neseth Israel for preschool, her daugh- a member of Dunn Elementary School’s ter, Molly will point out the Seder plate PTA and has served on its Site Based De- in the gift shop. cision Making Council. “No matter how young your child is,” In the past, Tuvlin was a member of she observed, “the books will provide the JCC’s Board and chaired its Early exposure to Jewish words and holidays Childhood Department. She was also and will create Jewish learning experi- on the Keneseth Israel Preschool Board ences in your home and the PJ Library and helped with the formation of the events will let your children learn with merged Sunday School program for other kids in the community.” Adath Jeshurun, Keneseth Israel and “The other wonderful thing about The Temple Shalom that today is part of Beit PJ Library,” Swansburg noted, “is there Sefer Yachad. is no cost for the families that partici- Although she was born in New York, pate. Our Jewish Community Federa- Jennifer Tuvlin moved to Louisville with tion has been very generous in making her family in 1980. She was very active in this program available to any family BBYO and won the Ellen Faye Garmon with Jewish children or Jewish grand- Award while she was in high school. children in the community.” She did her undergraduate work at Swansburg issued a call to action: the University of Michigan and attended “If you have children – newborn to age law school at Emory University. Before 8 – or grandchildren or nieces or neph- returning to Louisville, she worked as ews that age, you should absolutely sign an attorney for eight years, concentrat- them up today. It’s a wonderful program ing in reinsurance and coverage law. that brings a love of Judaism into your Today, she works part time for Westlaw, home every month.” And watch for no- doing legal research. tices of upcoming PJ Library events. She and her husband, Jeff, a gas- Swansburg is the chief marketing troenterologist, came home to Louisville officer at Stonewood Financial, a local in 2004. They have three children, An- financial services firm. She’s a mem- drew, 12; Ethan, 10; and Jared, 7.

JCL UPdate ish well-being. The campus also serves Continued from page 1 a valuable outreach purpose, engaging people from all faiths and providing the anthropic efforts fun and relevant, of opportunity for people of all religions improving the quality and content of our to share positive experiences together. programming, of continuing to leverage I’m pleased to report that JCC member- our new agency model to reduce unnec- ship and fees from the programs we run essary expenditures, use technology to here mean that campaign dollars are increase effective decision-making, and focused on Jewish mission-based pro- use the fact that we all now reside in the gramming and development, and help- Center to speed execution of our plans. ing those in need locally and around the Speaking of the Center, I wanted to world by providing basic needs, Jewish share with you one part of my response identity-building, education, social and to the committee: As the central Jew- other support. ish address, the JCL campus provides Join with so many of your friends and a meeting place where Jews, no matter neighbors, and help us achieve the level their level of observance, whether affili- of support to ensure we are able to carry ated or not, and irrespective of whether out our mission, building and sustaining their family contains members of other the Jewish community here and around faiths, can participate together in a vari- the world. If you haven’t yet made your ety of programs that enhance their Jew- pledge, do so now. Thank you. 12 Community  March 22, 2013  29 Nisan 5773

Save the self-pity, choices abound for Passover meals by Helen Nash niques, and stylish, elegant dishes. What flavor and vitamin richness, beets are one Preparation: more would you want for Passover? of my favorite vegetables. In the summer Place the onion slices in a small bowl (JTA) – For the many who feel over- The Seder meals, when we recount I serve this soup at room temperature; in and cover with cold water. Let stand for whelmed by Passover because of the the Exodus story, are the most impor- the winter I like it hot. 30 minutes. Drain and pat dry. Place in demands of cooking without leaven, a tant events of the holiday. Most people, Ingredients: a large serving bowl. word or two: That should not be an ob- like myself, favor their own traditional 1 1/4 pounds (570 g) beets, plus 1 small Pat the chicken dry with paper towels stacle. menu. Each year I repeat the Seder beet for garnish and grease with oil. Season lightly with After all, on this most celebrated of menu as a way to hold on to cherished 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil salt and pepper. Jewish holidays, we are allowed to eat family traditions. 1 small red onion, sliced Place each chicken breast in the cen- fish, meat, poultry, eggs, nuts, fruits, The recipes are from the new cook- 2 garlic cloves, sliced ter of a piece of cling wrap and wrap it most vegetables and fresh herbs. book “Helen Nash’s New Kosher Cui- 1 McIntosh apple, peeled and sliced so that it is completely covered. Place the All of the recipes featured here are nu- sine” (Overlook Press). 4 1/2 cups (1.08 liters) vegetable broth packages in a steamer, cover and steam tritious, attractive, flavorful and easy to 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar over high heat for about 9 minutes. (The prepare. They emphasize fresh, seasonal BEET SOUP 1 tablespoon dark brown sugar inside of the chicken should still be pale ingredients, fewer complicated tech- With their magnificent color, delicious Kosher salt pink.) Turn off the heat and let stand for Freshly ground black pepper 1 minute. Preparation: Remove the chicken and cool, still Peel and slice the beets (see note be- wrapped. When cool, unwrap the low). Heat the oil in a medium sauce- chicken and cut it on the diagonal into pan. Add the onion, garlic and apple, thin strips. Place in the bowl with the and sauté for 5 minutes. Add the beets onions; makes 6 servings. and broth. Bring to a boil over high heat. Lower the heat and cook, covered, for about 30 minutes, until the beets are tender. Cool a little. While the soup is cooking, wrap the reserved beet tightly in foil. Bake in a toaster oven at 400 degrees Fahrenheit (205 Celsius) for 30 minutes, or until just tender when pierced with the tip of a paring knife. Cool, slip off the skin, and grate. Puree the soup in a blender until very smooth. Season to taste with the vine- gar, sugar, salt and pepper. To serve, garnish with the grated beet; makes 6 servings. Note: I always wear thin plastic Chicken Salad With Radicchio and Pine Nuts is colorful gloves when I work with beets, as this and features an interesting mixture of textures and avoids staining my fingers with beet tastes. “Helen Nash’s New Kosher Cuisine,” Overlook Press juice, which can be hard to remove. SWEET AND SOUR DRESSING Ingredients: 1/3 cup (80 ml) extra virgin olive oil 1/2 cup (70 g) pine nuts 1/2 cup (115 g) raisins or currants 2 tablespoons Marsala wine 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar Preparation: Heat the oil in a saucepan. Add the pine nuts and raisins and sauté over low heat until the pine nuts are lightly golden. Remove from the heat and add Marsala and vinegar. Add the radicchio, arugula, and parsley to the Beet Soup is pareve and can be served at room temper- chicken and onions; toss with the dress- ature or hot. “Helen Nash’s New Kosher Cuisine,” Overlook Press ing. Season to taste with salt and pepper. CHICKEN SALAD WITH RADICCHIO AND PINE NUTS MARINATED SALMON This is a colorful and delicious salad This is a variation on the traditional with an interesting mixture of textures pickled salmon sold in every Jewish del- and tastes. The currants and pine nuts icatessen. The difference: The salmon is add an unusual Mediterranean piquancy. more delicate and less vinegary, and has Ingredients: a richer color. It makes a perfect Sabbath 1 small red onion, very thinly sliced luncheon dish. MAZON IS... 6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts Ingredients: Corners of our Fields (about 6 ounces/170 g each) 6 skinless center-cut salmon fillets Education 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil for (about 6 ounces/170 g each) Hunger Relief greasing the chicken 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil for Kosher salt greasing the pan Food Pantries Freshly ground black pepper Kosher salt Social Justice 1 head radicchio, shredded Freshly ground black pepper Tikkun Olam 1 to 2 bunches arugula, leaves torn if Preparation: Soup Kitchens they are large Preheat the oven to 200 F (95 C). Advocacy 1/2 cup (20 g) loosely packed flat-leaf Grease a glass or enamel-lined baking parsley, finely chopped see recipes page 13 Home Delivered Meals for Seniors Disaster Relief Tzedkah Donate online at Self-Empowerment Nutrition for Children www.mazon.org THE JEWISH or by calling COMMUNITY’S 800-813-0557 RESPONSE TO HUNGER March 22, 2013  11 Nisan 5773  Community 13 Passover meals can taste great recipes baking pan along with the tomatoes, Continued from page 12 potatoes, olives, the rest of the thyme leaves, and the remaining 2 tablespoons pan so the fillets are in a single layer. oil. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Pat the fillets dry with paper towels Roast the vegetables, uncovered, for 20 and season them lightly on both sides minutes, or until almost tender. with salt and pepper. Place them in the Place the chicken breasts on top of dish and bake, uncovered, for 25 to 30 the vegetables and bake, uncovered, for minutes, or until cooked to your taste. 5 minutes. Turn them over, spoon on Remove the baking pan from the some pan juices and bake for another 5 oven, cover with foil, and let cool com- minutes, or until the chicken is slightly pletely. (The fish will continue cooking pink on the inside. Cover with foil for 1 outside of the oven.) minute; makes 4 servings. MARINADE STIR-FRIED SPINACH Ingredients: This is a delicious recipe that captures 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil the very essence of spinach. Now that 4 tablespoons rice vinegar (for Passover, prewashed spinach is available in almost replace with white wine vinegar) every supermarket, you can prepare this 1-1/2 teaspoons salt dish in minutes. The Jewish Community of Louisville gratefully Freshly ground black pepper Ingredients: 1 small red onion, very thinly sliced (see 20 ounces (570 g) prewashed spinach acknowledges donations to the following note below) 1-1/2 tablespoons pine nuts 15 dill sprigs, snipped finely with 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil scissors, plus 2 sprigs, snipped, for Kosher salt garnish Freshly ground black pepper JCC SECOND CENTURY FUNDS Preparation: Preparation: In a medium bowl, whisk together Break the stems off the spinach leaves AND OTHER ENDOWMENTS the olive oil, vinegar and salt. Add pep- and discard. per to taste. Pour the marinade over the Roast the pine nuts in a toaster oven Judith Bensinger Senior Irvin and Betty Zegart Senior salmon, add the onion and sprinkle with on the lowest setting for 1 or 2 minutes, Adult Fund Adult Fund the 15 snipped sprigs of dill. Cover the until they are golden. (Watch them care- dish with wax paper, then foil and refrig- fully, as they burn quickly.) Honor of the retirement of MELVYN KOBY Recovery of GEORGE SHPILBERG erate for 2 to 3 days without turning. Heat a wok over high heat until hot. Memory of ESTELLE SHATZ MASLER Bonnie & Murray Toborowsky To serve: Bring the salmon to room Add the oil. Add the spinach and stir Carl Bensinger temperature. Place on plates with some quickly until it is just wilted, no more The Jewish Community of of the marinade and onions. Garnish than a minute. Season with salt and Joseph Fink B.B.Y.O. Community Louisville also with the fresh snipped dill; makes 6 pepper. With a slotted spoon, transfer Service Scholarship Fund Gratefully acknowledges servings. the spinach to a serving dish. Sprinkle Honor of the birthday of ALLAN GOLDFARB donations to the following Note: I use a mandoline to slice the the pine nuts on top; makes 6 servings. onion, as it makes the cutting easier. J. Edward Wise CHOCOLATE MERINGUE SQUARES Federation 2013 Campaign CHICKEN WITH POTATOES AND These meringue squares are like cook- Sadye and Maurice Grossman Honor of the marriage of KEVIN BERGMAN OLIVES ies, but they are light, chocolaty and sur- Community Service Camp Fund AND SARA GREENBERG I am always pleased to come up with prisingly low in calories. I often serve Honor of the birthday of FRIEDA BERLIN Rita & Larry Steinberg a dish that is a meal in itself – one that them at Passover. Honor of the birth of the GREAT combines either chicken or meat with Ingredients: Miriam & Dennis Fine Beber Camp vegetables. This is one of my favorites, 1 tablespoon (15 g) unsalted margarine GRANDDAUGHTER of ELAINE and because it is so easy to make, I often for greasing the pan BORNSTEIN Memorial Scholarship Fund serve it at Passover. I bake it in an attrac- 1/2 pound (225 g) blanched almonds Judie & Erwin Sherman Memory of LACEY HORWITCH tive casserole, so it can go directly from 6 ounces (170 g) good-quality imported Memory of ROY K. DIAMOND Kathi & Glenn Fine the oven to the table. semisweet chocolate, broken into Memory of RUTH G. DIAMOND Ingredients: small pieces Memory of MARSHALL A. DIAMOND Jay Levine Youth Fund 5 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 8 large egg whites (see notes) Memory of HOWARD GROSSMAN Honor of the birth of the SON OF DR. & 9 garlic cloves 1 cup (200 g) sugar Kosher salt Preparation: Honor of the anniversary of JUDIE AND MRS. BRIAN MIDKIFF 1/4 cup (60 ml) freshly squeezed lemon Preheat the oven to 350 F (175 C). Line ERWIN SHERMAN Honor of the Bat Mitzvah of the juice a 9-by-13-by-2-inch (23-by-33-by-5 cm) Sue & Harry Rosenzweig GRANDDAUGHTER OF MR. & MRS. Leaves from 10 thyme sprigs baking pan with wax paper and grease SHELLY SASLAWSKY Freshly ground black pepper the paper with the margarine. Florence Kreitman Isaacs Summer Bev & David Weinberg 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts Chop the almonds in a food proces- Camp Fund (about 6 ounces/170 g each) sor, in two batches, until medium-fine. Honor of the anniversary of BARBARA AND Anne E. Shapira Literacy Initiative 5 plum tomatoes Transfer to a bowl. Chop the chocolate 1 pound (450 g) Yukon gold potatoes, in the processor until fine, and combine SIDNEY HYMSON Endowment Fund unpeeled, quartered with the almonds. Honor of the birthday of BARBARA Honor of the birthday of ANNE SHAPIRA 1/2 cup (67 g) pitted black olives, Place the egg whites in the bowl of an HYMSON Marjorie & Ben Achbar quartered electric stand mixer. Using the balloon Lois, Jeffrey, Phyllis Dutwin & Ruth Preparation: whisk attachment, beat at high speed Aaron & Daniel Gushin George Edelstein Preheat the oven to 450 F (230 C). until foamy. Gradually add the sugar Pat Sazy With 1 tablespoon of the oil, grease a and beat until stiff. Judie & Erwin Sherman glass, ceramic or enamel-lined baking With a large rubber spatula, gently Sidney Winchell Youth Lounge Fund pan that can hold all the vegetables in a fold the chocolate-almond mixture into Honor of the Bat Mitzvah of the Honor of the birthday of RITA GLICK single layer. the egg whites, making a motion like a GRANDDAUGHTER OF ROZ SLYN Honor of the birthday of MARJORY Coarsely chop 4 of the garlic cloves figure 8 with the spatula. Do not over- Fran Winchell HORWITZ on a cutting board. Sprinkle with 1/2 mix. Honor of the birthday of INEZ SEGELL teaspoon salt and, using a knife, crush Spoon the batter into the prepared Stuart Pressma Youth Leadership Anne Shapira them into a paste. Place the paste in a pan and smooth the top. Bake on the Development Fund small bowl and combine it with the middle shelf of the oven for 25 to 30 min- lemon juice, 2 tablespoons of the oil, half utes, until a cake tester inserted in the Honor of the birthday of FRIEDA BERLIN Skolnick-Gumer Community of the thyme leaves and pepper to taste. center comes out almost dry. Honor of the birthday of SYLVIA Enrichment Fund Pat dry the chicken breasts with paper Cool on a wire rack. Invert onto a cut- WEINBERG Memory of RUTHIE GUMER RUBIN towels and season lightly on both sides ting board and peel off the paper. Cut Becie Potash Michael Skolnick with salt and pepper. Coat the chicken into 1-1/2-inch (4 cm) squares; makes with the mixture and set aside. 3-1/2 dozen squares. Bring a pot of water to a boil. Drop Notes: It is easier to separate the eggs the tomatoes into the boiling water; straight from the refrigerator, when bring the water back to a boil and drain. they are cold. Make sure the whites have Core the tomatoes and slip off the skin. come to room temperature before beat- Cut the tomatoes in half widthwise and ing. squeeze gently to remove the seeds. To freeze the squares, place them side (Some seeds will remain.) Cut the toma- by side in an air-tight plastic container, toes in quarters. with wax paper between the layers. Thickly slice the remaining 5 garlic 3600 Dutchmans Lane • Louisville, KY 40205 • 502.459.0660 • jewishlouisville.org cloves and spread them in the prepared 14 Community  March 22, 2013  29 Nisan 5773

churches. Uniquely Jewish events focus on Jews He has guided JCPA’s participation in Supreme Court briefs on subjects in- cluding hate crimes, school vouchers, in mobility and governmental advocacy and religious liberties. He also leads JCPA’s national campaign to restore ci- the organized American Jewish com- vility to Jewish and general discourse. unique munity, representing 14 national Jewish He is the author of a groundbreak- Continued from page 3 agencies and 125 local Jewish Commu- ing report analyzing the demographics nity Relations Councils (JCRC). Lou- of Palestinian Christians, a chapter on vation of America’s Heritage Abroad, isville’s JCRC is a member, and a dele- Evangelical Jewish relations in “Uneasy an independent agency of the Federal gation of eight Louisvillians recently Allies” (Temple University and Jewish government. Establish by Public Law attended the organization’s annual Ple- Theological Seminary), and numerous in 1985, the Commission exists to foster num. (See JCRC Update, page 2.) articles and op-eds that have appeared the preservation and protection of the Felson has written and spoken on in S’hma, JTA, The Forward, and else- cemeteries, monuments, and historic a broad range of topics including where. buildings associated with the foreign anti-Semitism, civil liberties, civility, Enjoy refreshments and network with heritage of United States citizens. Ethan Felson Gary Zola freedom of speech, hate crimes, home- others while learning how to influence He also served as chair of the con- land security, interfaith relations, the and improve our community. Vaad ap- gressionally recognized Commission for mission. role of religion and state, and non-profit proved option available upon advance Commemorating 350 Years of American Under his leadership, the AJA has ex- tax issues. He is one of the lead pro- request by May 13. Jewish History, and was appointed to panded its holdings, programmatic ac- fessionals navigating the Jewish com- Becky Ruby Swansburg is chairing the Academic Advisory Council of the tivities, website and online resources. munity’s relationships with Mainline this event. Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Com- The event is hosted and sponsored by Protestant and Evangelical Christians, RSVP to either or both events to Mary Blue Grass Motorsport Audi. Refresh- Muslims, and others – and has spent Jean Timmel, 238-2739 or mjtimmel@ ments will be served and a Vaad-ap- 10 years in the trenches combating an- jewishlouisville.org. proved kosher option is available if re- ti-Israel delegitimization in American quest is received by April 15. You will have the opportunity to make your pledge to the 2013 Federation Cam- paign at this event. Ben Vaughan is chairing this event. JCC hires Lipkin as new Save the date for a second Uniquely Jewish event, “Advocacy: The Jewish Way.” On Tuesday, May 21, at 7 p.m. at Middle School Director the Gheens Foundation Lodge, Ethan Felson, vice president of the Jewish by Shiela Steinman Wallace bat mitzvah party at the JCC. As she Council for Public Affairs (JCPA), will got older, she attended Camp Wise, the show those in attendance how to advo- “Our commit- Cleveland JCC’s overnight camp, and for cate effectively for the causes that are ment to a vibrant the last five summers, she worked there. important to them and the Jewish com- and engaging Last summer, she was the programming munity. middle school pro- director and arts and culture supervisor. Felson will share his experiences lob- gram is as strong Prior to that, she worked at the camp as bying in Washington, D.C., to help the as ever. The Jew- a lifeguard. Louisville Jewish community improve ish Community Lipkin also has a lot of BBYO and its lobbying, political involvement and Center is pleased other programming experience, and grassroots organization. to announce that said, “I knew coming out of college I The JCPA is the public affairs arm of it has hired Rachel wanted to work for a Jewish organiza- Lipkin as middle tion, and it led me here.” school director,” Rachel Lipkin, JCC’s She’s eager to apply her talents here to said Jewish Com- new Middle School build on the successful teen connection munity of Louis- Director and camp programs at the JCC – adding ville Senior Vice Jewish content and helping both strong President and Chief Operating Officer programs continue to raise the bar. Sara Wagner. “Rachel is energetic and While in college, Lipkin had five in- creative and will be a great addition to ternships – some political and some Jew- the middle school department, building ish. In the political arena, she was the on the success of the past few years.” campaign communications intern for A December graduate of Ohio State Ohio Governor Ted Strickland in 2010; University with a B.A. in political sci- and served internships in both 2010 and ence, Lipkin grew up in Youngstown, 2011 with Congressman Tim Ryan of OH, where her father, Andrew Lipkin, Ohio’s 17th District in Youngstown and is the assistant executive director and with U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown in Co- Generation after generation we campaign director for the Youngstown lumbus, OH. Area Jewish Federation. In the Jewish communal service field, make patients our priority. Rachel Lipkin grew up at the JCC, she served as an intern for the Ohio starting in the day care program and Jewish Communities in Columbus and at summer camp. She even had her see Lipkin page 15

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By Ben Sales (JTA) broad consensus on Israel’s top security day of Obama’s first presidential trip to prevent Iran from having a nuclear priorities in a statements following a to Israel, Obama and Netanyahu em- weapon.” President Obama and Israeli Prime meeting in Jerusalem. phasized the strength of the United Obama said multiple times that “we Minister conveyed In the statements, given on the first States-Israel alliance. They both said prefer to resolve this diplomatically” but that Iran cannot be allowed to obtain that “all options are on the table.” a nuclear weapon, that Israel should While Netanyahu began his statement achieve peace with the Palestinians, and speaking about Iran, Obama began by Pope Francis tells Jewish that the bloodshed in Syria’s civil war saying that he is working to extend U.S. must end. military assistance to Israel, including “I know you appreciate that Israel will funding the Iron Dome missile defense leaders they have ‘special never cede the right to defend itself to system. others, even its greatest friends, and Is- He then moved to discussing the rael has no better friend than the United peace process, which he said he would spiritual bond’ States,” Netanyahu said. “I look forward discuss more during a speech to the Is- to continuing to work with you.” raeli public. Pope Francis told Jewish leaders that cardo Di Segni; Abraham Foxman, the On Iran, Netanyahu said that “Israel “A central element of a lasting peace is Catholics and Jews are “bound by a very national director of the Anti-Defamation must be able to defend itself, by itself, a strong and secure Jewish state where special spiritual bond.” League; Rabbi David Rosen, the Amer- against any threat” – a statement he has Israeli security needs are met alongside The new pontiff also pledged to foster ican Jewish Committee’s international made several times. a sovereign and independent Palestinian the interfaith dialogue begun with the director of Interreligious Affairs; and Obama reiterated that the United state,” Obama said. “We’ll continue to Nostra Aetate decree of the Second Vat- Claudio Epelman, the executive director States will not allow Iran to achieve nu- look for steps that Israelis and Palestin- ican Council. of the Latin American Jewish Congress, clear capability. ians can take to build confidence.” “I thank you for your presence and with whom Francis also had a private “A nuclear armed Iran would be a Netanyahu said that despite lead- trust that with the help of the Almighty, audience. threat to the region, a threat to the world ing a new coalition government, Israel we can continue that fruitful fraternal “There is no doubt that Catholic- and potentially an existential threat remained committed to the two-state dialogue that the Council wished for,” Jewish relations will go from strength to Israel,” Obama said. “Our policy is see obama page 17 he said. “And that it is actually achieved, to even greater strength during Pope bringing many fruits, especially during Francis’ pontificate,” said Rosen, who is the last decades.” among the few Jews to have received a Francis made the remarks during papal knighthood. Lipkin an audience with the Jewish, Muslim, Di Segni sat next to the pope during Continued from page 14 Buddhist, Hindu, Sikh, Jain and non- the encounter. According to the Rome Catholic Christian delegations that had Jewish news site Shalom7, when Francis the Jewish Community Relations Com- attended his inauguration. and Di Segni exchanged personal greet- mittee intern for the Columbus Jewish He said the Catholic Church was ings, the pontiff joked that he had “got- Federation. “aware of the importance of the promo- ten a lot of information” about Di Segni At Ohio State, she was an active mem- tion of friendship and respect between and saw that he was “very active on ber of Hillel and served as the campus men and women of different religious Facebook.” entrepreneur intern and president of the traditions. This I wish to repeat: the Shalom7 said Di Segni greeted the Jewish Business Students Association. promotion of friendship and respect be- pontiff’s reference to social media “with “I recruited 60 uninvolved Jewish stu- tween men and women of different reli- a smile.” There are numerous Italian dents,” she explained, “and got them in- gious traditions.” Jewish Facebook pages that feature volved on campus.” She was also a mem- Among the dozen Jewish leaders in at- news and other updates. ber of the Jewish sorority Alpha Epsilon tendance were Rome’s chief rabbi, Ric- Phi. Her leadership experience from her high school BBYO days will also serve her well. She was on the Regional Board members join Women for the Ohio Northern Region and par- ticipated in BBYO’s International Pro- gram, through which she visited Vienna, of the Wall at prayer service Budapest, Prague and Israel. Three female Knesset members joined been designated as the area for women’s Her parents are Andrew and Hilari the for the group’s prayer services. Lipkin, and she has an older brother, monthly prayer service at the Western “The Western Wall is the only place Sean. Wall. shared by all the people of Israel - and No arrests were made during the it is not the place to decide or express service, which marked the new Jew- a world view,” Rabinowitz said. “I urge ish month of Nissan, the first time in anyone for whom the Wall is dear to do months that no arrests were made dur- whatever he can to keep disputes outside ing the Rosh Chodesh gathering. But the plaza, and leave the people of Israel the female lawmakers, as well as several one place where there are no demonstra- other women, reportedly were stopped tions, clashes and hatred.” by police who demanded that they leave Women of the Wall chairwoman Anat behind their tallit prayer shawls before Hoffman lodged a formal complaint entering the Western Wall Plaza. with Minister of Public Security Yitzhak Stav Shaffir of the Labor Party and Aharonovitch and Chief and Michal Rozin of Yohanan Danino alleging “incitement used their Knesset immunity to of violence against Women of the Wall” enter the area with their prayer shawls, over unsigned posters, called pashkevil- while other women had men bring them lim, that were hung in haredi Orthodox in for them. neighborhoods of Jerusalem, the organi- We’re CPA strategists! “For 24 years, the Women of the Wall zation said on its website. have been praying at a site sacred to the Women of the Wall has held a prayer Jewish people and for years they have service at the holy site, known as the When you put Welenken CPAs on your team, you been stopped just because they seek to Kotel in Hebrew, almost every month gain a partner that is focused on your overall pray in their own way,” Shaffir wrote on for the past two decades. The service is her Facebook page after the event. “This held on Rosh Chodesh, the first day of financial well-being. morning, following hate banners in the new Hebrew month, at the back of the haredi press, I joined them. At first the women’s section. Specializing in personalized accounting services we were prevented from entering the At last month’s service, Jerusalem po- square on the grounds we were disturb- lice arrested 10 women, including the for businesses, associations, and individuals, ing the order but there is nothing that sister and niece of American comedian we are ready to go to work for you. 100 women armed with a shawl can’t Sarah Silverman, for disturbing public do.” order. Two weeks later, a women’s Megil- The rabbi of the Western Wall, lah reading for Purim took place undis- Shmuel Rabinowitz, condemned Tues- turbed. day’s prayer service in a statement is- In 2003, Israel’s Supreme Court up- sued to the media. He said the women held a government ban on women wear- brought “brothers against brothers in ing tefillin or tallit prayer shawls, or unnecessary confrontation” and noted reading from a Torah scroll at the Wall. 502 585 3251 www.welenken.com that the wall next to Robinson’s Arch has 16 Community  March 22, 2013  29 Nisan 5773

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BBYO International Convention IC began with an incredible, heart-rac- invited to a PIT (Parent in Training, be- 2013 ing opening ceremony that included a cause it is that serious) meeting to learn by Deborah Levin welcome video message from President about what their daughters will be doing Obama. The president addressed the in BBYO. The girls were all extremely ex- International Convention 2013: “From audience, “this gathering gives you a cited to begin BBYO, and it is clearly a the Roots We Build” took place in Wash- chance to affirm your faith and recom- promising recruitment group. ington, D.C., from February 14-18. Over mit yourselves to the enduring values March 8-10 was a memorable week- 1,500 teens representing 18 different this organization represents.” He then countries from across the globe at- encouraged the teens to return home, tended. spread their enthusiasm and show the Three Louisville BBYO teens were important role that teens play in making there: Natania Lipp, who received the a difference in society. Gold Star of Deborah International The Convention body also heard from Award; Maggie Rosen and Deborah Michael Froman, assistant to the Presi- Levin, who received the Silver Star of dent of the United States and deputy na- Deborah International Award and the KIO Delegation at International Convention tional security advisor for International International Eternal Light Recruit- Economic Affairs. Froman, an alumnus ment Award. Staff memers Mike Steklof friends from international programs of BBYO and former grand aleph godol and Glenn Sadle also attended. and made many new friends from (international teen president of AZA), Over the five days, teens reunited with around the world. referenced BBYO as having contributed most to who he is today. Hillary Reskin and Ben Koby leading Shabbat Services During the first day, all of the partici- at the Shabbat Dinner pants went into D.C. for a day of commu- nity and advocacy called BBYO Stand end for the teens who went to Hamil- Up Day of Service and Advocacy. It ton, OH, for the Kallah convention. The started with the presentation of the An- weekend was filled with activities from a nual BBYO Stand UP Lifetime Achieve- Holocaust memorial to song sessions, all ment Award to DNC Chairwoman and followed by a sleep-filled bus ride home. Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman With new MITs involved, Jay Levine Schultz, who spoke about the impor- stepped up their game and had events tance of standing up for critical causes every weekend of March. On March 15, of the day. the girls and Drew Corson AZA got to- The Convention body also heard re- gether for a Shabbat dinner. Hillary Re- marks from Josh Mandel, a Marine skin and Ben Koby led Friday night ser- Corps veteran and state treasurer of vices, the candles were lit, and challah Ohio. Wrapping up the plenary, United was chomped on. States Ambassador to the United Na- The evening continued with dinner provided by each of the teens (potluck is always a favorite!) and the election of the chapters’ beau and sweetheart. The beau is Eli Gould and the sweetheart is Maggie Rosen. On March 22, Jay Levine will be hold- ing a six-fold sleepover: Silver Linings Playbook. The board, along with eight chapter members, has been working endlessly to plan fun and meaning- ful programs and are looking forward Natania Lipp and Deborah Levine at IC to the night. It’s sure to include lots of bonding, tons of food, and endless good tions Susan Rice delivered a call to ac- times. If you are an eighth-grade girl, tion before the delegates went into the look for your invitation in the mail! D.C. community for hands-on service March has proven to be jam-packed and advocacy training. and totally fun, and the girls are anx- At the end of the day, teens attending iously awaiting the last half of the term. the convention helped more than 40 or- ganizations all over D.C. and served a Drew Corson AZA grand total of 6,000 hours. That night by Kyle Gordon teens welcomed Shabbat and attended different services and electives. Drew Corson hosted a Kidnappings On Saturday, attendees spent the day Program for the eighth grade members rotating between electives. Saturday in late February. After the overnight night included a Havdallah service and programming, all present went to Waf- the awards gala where the State of the fle House and then to Skyzone to par- Order was given by the international ticipate in the eighth-grade recruitment n’siah and grand aleph godol (BBG and kickoff with Jay Levine. AZA presidents). Sunday morning teens woke up bright and early and attended elections of the 69th BBG and 89th AZA international boards. Sunday night, the final night of IC 2013, Hoodie Allen and Timeflies per- formed, which was the end of the best and largest International Convention in BBYO history. It was truly an unforget- table experience! Jay Levine BBG by Rachel Bass

Yes, March is the month famous for , but Jay Levine BBG has ex- Louisville BBYO at Selection Sunday perienced March Madness since Day 1. From new MITs to basketball picks, the From March 8-10, four Drew Corson Toucans have been nonstop active. members attended Regional Kallah in On March 3, the board welcomed Hamilton, OH. The Drew Corson boys eight eager MITs (Members in Training) learned many things about their Jewish with a BBYO introductory meeting. The identity and helping others. girls learned about everything BBYO, On March 15, the Drew Corson boys from regions to traditions to songs. They and Jay Levine girls gathered to have a were able to ask questions and learn Shabbat dinner. There were some great about what the Jewish teens in BBYO food and services, and the Beau and get to do in depth. Sweetheart were elected by the present Their parents, on March 12, were then see Teen topics page 22 March 22, 2013  11 Nisan 5773  Community 17 Revolutionary treatment at WGH Chavurat Shalom saves infant with whooping cough Chavurat Shalom meets at The Temple, 5101 U.S. Highway 42. It is a communi- ty-wide program. All synagogue members and Jewish residents welcome.

March 21 On the Road at Adath Jeshurun. Rabbi Robert Slosberg will lead a discussion about Passover and Cantor David Lipp will present some famous Broadway tunes.

March 28 Piano concert featuring Nada Loutfi. Blood replacement helped save a 4 month old’s life in the Western Galile Hospital.

Innovative treatment is a critical fac- Reported by Jerusalem Post’s Health April 4 tor in the care for many patients, as was Reporter Judy Segal-Itzkovich, the pro- On the Road at Temple Shalom. Rabbi true for a 4-month-old infant brought to ceedure required the cooperation of Miles will present “America and the Western Galile Hospital recently. Left multiple departments and individuals; Holocaust.” with few care options, the multidisci- Dr. Zeev Sonis, Director of Pediatric plinary staff of WGH attempted an ap- ICU; Dr. Yoav Hoffman and Dr. Hussein proach that has never before been used Dabbah of the Pediatric ICU, Dr. Amir April 11 in Israel. Kuperman of Hemotology; and Dr. Piano concert by Hannah Parker. The revolutionary use of blood re- Danny Glickman, Director of Pediatric placement proved to be the deciding fac- Infectious Disease Unit. tor in the life of this small patient who April 18 was successfully released from the hos- Senior University, see article, page •••. pital after recovery. Help JFCS Meet the April 25 Feinstein Challenge Lev Rooks-Rapport will present “10 Fa- Obama mous Jews.” Continued from page 15 For the 16th consecutive year, Alan Shawn Feinstein, through the Feinstein solution. Foundation of Cranston, RI, will divide May 2 “Let me be clear, Israel remains fully $1 million among hunger-fighting agen- No meeting. Happy Derby! committed to peace and the solution of cies nationwide, and Jewish Family & two states for two peoples,” he said. “We Career Services is one of the participat- extend our hand in friendship and peace ing agencies. A healthy and nutritious lunch is avail- to the Palestinian people.” All donations to the JFCS Food Pan- able at noon for a cost of $5, followed by Earlier in trip, Obama viewed the try of food, canned goods and grocery the program at 1 p.m. Kosher meals and Iron Dome system and met with Israeli gift cards, as well as monetary dona- transportation available for $5 upon re- President . Obama will tions to the Sonny & Janet Meyer Fam- quest in advance. Call Cindy at 423-1818 also visit Israeli cultural sites, speak ily Food Pantry Fund from March 1 to a crowd of Israeli citizens and meet through April 30, will be matched as for lunch reservations or information. with Palestinian Authority President part of the Feinstein Challenge to Fight Funding for Chavurat Shalom is Mahmoud Abbas and Prime Minister Hunger. The more local participation provided by the Jewish Community of Salam Fayyad. He will then visit Jordan. there is, the greater the grant to JFCS Louisville, National Council of Jewish will be. Women, a Jewish Heritage Fund for Ex- Many families and individuals use cellence Grant, The Temple’s Men of Re- the JFCS Food Pantry throughout the form Judaism and Women of Reform Redesign year, enabling them to use their very Continued from page 2 limited resources to pay for other items Judaism and many other generous donors. while JFCS helps with the basic food ries and features. If you would like to needs. JFCS distributes more than 40 help write or have a story idea, please tons of food annually. contact me at [email protected] Make a donation to JFCS today and This remake is just one part of the become a partner in the most success- Jewish Community of Louisville’s Stra- ful grassroots campaign of all time to tegic Marketing Plan, which we began fight hunger. Food donations can be По независящим от редакции implementing since October. This stra- delivered to JFCS Monday-Friday, 8:30 обстоятельствам в этом выпуске tegic plan focuses on JCL’s two major a.m.-5 p.m. Monetary and credit card газеты рубрика “По-русски“ не brands: program and service delivery donations are also accepted via mail or through the Jewish Community Cen- on JFCS’s web site, www.jfcslouisville. опубликована. Следите, пожалуй­ ter and financial resource development org. Be sure to designate to the Food ста, за следующими выпусками га­ through the Jewish Federation of Lou- Pantry. Call 452-6341 for more informa- зеты. Традиция “По-Русски“ в isville. It also highlights the programs tion. Community продолжается! and services it delivers through the Jew- ish Foundation of Louisville, the Jewish Community Relations Council, Hillel and Community. As a division of the JCL, the role of Community is expanding. We are tak- ing the brand to the JCL weekly e-letter, which is distributed on Wednesdays, and a news section of our website. Community and the Marketing De- partment also administer the JCL’s web sites. Planning has begun to redesign www.jewishlouisville.org to make it eas- ier to navigate, more user friendly and to improve its functionality by expanding your options for registering and paying for classes and programs online. This work is in its earliest stages, so it will be some time before it is reality, but the process has begun. A survey on the cur- rent website’s strengths and weaknesses will be distributed soon. We hope you enjoy these changes. We look forward to providing the informa- tion you want and need as we continue to improve our service to you. 18 Community  March 22, 2013  29 Nisan 5773

Save The Date Caregiver Support Group JCFS calendar For Adult Children of Aging Parents Fourth Thursday of the month, 7 p.m. Sign up for the JFCS monthly e-newsletters! Send your email address to Contact Mauri Malka, ext. 250. [email protected] and stay in the know with upcoming JFCS events and news. Parkinson’s Caregiver Support Group Second Thursday of the Month, 1 p.m. Special Events Contact Connie Austin, ext. 305. Caregiver Survival Training Diabetes Support Group Thursday, April 11, 8:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m. April 24, 2013 Third Monday of each month at 2 p.m University of Louisville Shelby Campus JFCS is participating in Kentucky Gives For individuals with diabetes to talk Founders Union Ballroom Day, a 24-hour online giving event that about having a chronic condition and will bring nonprofits and Kentuckians share the ways they cope. Contact Edie Featured speaker is nationally known across the Commonwealth, together for Mahaffey, ext. 309. Elaine Sanchez, a a powerful day of action. healthcare speaker/ Check out www.jfcslouisville.org to Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group author and founder learn how you can give. Second Friday of each month at 2 p.m. of CaregiverHelp. For individuals who are caring for com, a website that a person with Alzheimer’s or other helps people cope cognitive impairment. Contact Kim with the stress of Toebbe at ext. 103. caregiving. Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast and Event lunch provided. Louis & Lee Roth Family Center CEU credits may be April 15; 10 a.m. or 5:30 p.m. JFCS 2821 Klempner Way available. For more celebrates and thanks its 350+ Louisville, KY 40205 information, contact Mauri Malka, volunteers. director of the JFCS Klein Older (502) 452-6341; (502) 452-6718 fax Adult Services, ext. 250 or mmalka@ May 30, The Henry Clay Career & Education www.jfcslouisville.org jfcslouisville.org. 5-8:30 p.m. Services Funding provided by the Jewish $125 per person; $1,500 table Heritage Mitzvah Fund. sponsorship. Job Seekers Resource Group JFCS Food Pantry Items For reservations, contact March 25-April 22, 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. Needed Controlling Worry Beverly Bromley at ext. 223 or Learn basic job search skills from an Mondays, April 8-May 6, 6 p.m.-7 p.m. [email protected]. experienced career advisor. There is a Food Pantry suggestions for April: Reduce physical reactions to stress and $10 one-time materials fee. For more Canned mandarin oranges, peaches, develop coping skills to manage your information contact Andrea Goins, ext. pears, cookies, crackers, baked beans, anxious thinking with this 5-session 246. ketchup, mayonnaise, shampoo and workshop. There is a $50 fee. To conditioner. All register, contact Lauren Kehr, LCSW, at A.C.T. Preparation Workshops donated food must ext. 227. Mondays and Tuesdays, be in its original May 6 -June 4; 7p.m.-9 p.m. packaging. Please Help JFCS Meet the $170 fee includes two textbooks. For exclude expired feinstein Challenge more information and to register, items from your contact Janet Poole, ext. 222. donation. Contact Make Donations to the Additional tournaments for Kim Toebbe, ext. JFCS Food Pantry tennis, bridge and canasta. 103 or ktoebbe@ from March 1 - Standard Country Club. Sign up for the JFCS jfcslouisville.org. April 30 Various player fees; sponsorships available. monthly e-newsletters! For reservations, contact Sally Send your email address to Hollingsworth at ext. 240 or bbromley@jfcslouisville. [email protected]. org and stay in the know with upcoming JFCS Support Groups at JFCS events and news. FCS offers a variety of free caregiver support groups at the Louis & Lee Roth Volunteering has never been Family Center. Learn about community easier! Now you can apply resources and bringing balance to your at the JFCS homepage with life. our new online form.

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The Get With The Guidelines®-Stroke 73-year-old man who became the old- abeth Abramson, Political; and Ruth Newsmakers Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award est patient in Kentucky to receive a lung Brinkley, Health/Healthcare. uses evidence-based guidelines to rec- transplant. He had pulmonary fibrosis, To vote for Most Admired Woman, go ognize the facility’s commitment and a permanent scarring of the lung tissue, to www.todayswoman.com and scroll to Newsmakers announcements are welcome, but must be submitted in success in implementing excellent care but otherwise was in good health, and the “Most Admired Woman” link. writing to Community, 3600 Dutchmans for stroke patients. all his other organs were healthy. How- Jane Goldstein, assistant dean for Lane, Louisville, KY 40205, for inclusion The Target: Stroke Honor Roll was ever, without the transplant, he only had development and external relations, in this column. Items may also be faxed awarded for quick and effective admin- about a year to live. Other transplant University of Louisville College of Busi- to (502) 238-2724, or e-mailed to istration of tissue plasminogen activator centers refused to perform the proce- ness, was one of three 2013 EPIC Award [email protected]. (tPA), or clot-busting agent, within 60 dure on him because of his age. Judges for the National Association of Deadlines for the next two papers are minutes of arrival at the hospital for el- Lung transplant candidates most Women Business Owners. always printed in the information box on igible ischemic stroke patients. If given often are those who have tried other In the March 8 Business First Part- page 2. No Newsmakers announcements intravenously within the first three forms of therapy without success, have ners in Health Care supplement, the fol- will be accepted over the telephone. There is no charge for the written announcement, hours after symptoms begin, tPA has end-stage pulmonary disease or have a lowing people were among those identi- but there is a $5 photo fee. been shown to significantly reverse the short-term likelihood of survival with- fied as 2013 Partners who do vital work effects of stroke and reduce permanent out a transplant. to drive the area’s health care industry: disability. Louise Miller of Prudential Parks William M. Altman, executive vice pres- Jewish Hospital, part of Kentucky- Jewish Hospital has a policy of and Weisberg and The Miller Team was ident for strategy, policy and integrated One Health, has received two awards evaluating the overall health of poten- recently named top sales associate for care for Kindred Healthcare Inc.; Ruth from the American Heart Association tial transplant patients without regard her company for 2012. Prudential Parks W. Brinkley, president and CEO of and the American Stroke Association. to age. That policy recently benefited a and Weisberg is a family-owned com- KentuckyOne Health Inc.; Dr. E. Britt pany with 50 years selling residential Brockman, managing partner of the and commercial real estate in Louis- John-Kenyon Eye Institute; Shari Craig, ville. vice president of the Jewish Hospital & Business First reported on March 1 St. Mary’s Foundation for KentuckyOne Rowe to help manage that Heaven Hill Distilleries Inc. is Health Inc.; George Emont, managing considering increasing capacity at its partner of Medical Ventures Louisville facility. If approved by the and Kentucky Seed Capital Fund; Ken Team USA in 2013 Kentucky Economic Development Fi- Gould, co-owner of Gould’s Discount nance Authority, the project would in- Medical; Deborah K. Molnar, vice pres- crease Heaven Hill’s capacity by 50 per- ident, KentuckyOne Health Inc.; Mark Maccabiah Games cent. Prussian, CEO The Eye Care Institute; The March 1 edition of Business Dr. Allan Tasman, chairman and pro- First announced that Michelle Jones’ fessor, Department of Psychiatry and by Dianna Ott “Menu and Hours” app is preparing to Behavioral Sciences, Schwab Endowed expand to the Lexington and Cincinnati Chair in Social, Community and Fam- When Evan Rowe served as an assis- markets. The iPhone app displays the ily Psychiatry, University of Louisville tant track and field coach representing menus, hours, locations and contact in- School of Medicine; and William B. Yar- Team USA at the 18th World Maccabiah formation for independent restaurants, muth, CEO of Almost Family. Games in Israel in 2009, he called it “the currently only in the Louisville area. The University of Louisville has an- experience of a lifetime.” Mischenko, a recent Univer- nounced that U.S. Supreme Court “Even though it’s been four years, not sity of Louisville and Hillel graduate, Justice John Paul Stevens will receive a week goes by that I don’t hear from has started a new interactive technology the 2013 Brandeis Medal during an April friends I made at the games,” Rowe said. company called Spinige. Its first product 18 ceremony and lecture at the Seelbach “I still get e-mails from people I met is an iPhone app for creating 360-degree Hilton Hotel. Stevens was nominated from Africa and from . They be- photography that can be uploaded to as an associate justice of the Supreme came my friends for life.” any social media website. The company Court by President Gerald Ford in 1975. In July, Rowe will be returning to name is, taken from the term “spin im- At the time of his retirement in 2010, Ste- the Maccabiah Games, this time as an age” – 360-degree interactive photogra- vens was the oldest member of the Court accommodations manager. He’ll be as- Even Rowe at the 2012 Maccabi Games in Memphis phy – and is pronounced like “spinach,” and the third longest-serving justice in signed by Team USA to facilitate the because as Tanya says, “Vegetables are the court’s history. schedules, transportation and other As a youth, Rowe was a swimmer, better than fruit.” The award is given by the university’s needs of American athletes during the played basketball and ran cross-country The Spinige app is available on the Louis D. Brandeis School of Law to peo- three-week stay in Israel. while at Ballard High School. According iPhone app store; an Android app is in ple who practice the ideals of personal Rowe began working behind the to Rowe, participation in sporting events development. freedom, concern for the disadvantaged scenes with the planning committee designed specifically for Jewish athletes Today’s Woman has published its list and public service. The medal is given months ago by helping locate Jewish is extremely important. of nominees for Most Admired Woman; in tribute to Brandeis, a former U.S. Su- athletes in the United States. One as- “In school I was never in an envi- among the nominees are Najla Aswad, preme Court justice from Louisville and signment required sending out over ronment where I was completely sur- Food/Entertainment; Susan Hersh- namesake of the law school. 2,000 emails with information about the rounded by Jewish teammates,” Rowe berg, Food/Entertainment; Justice Lis- games. said. However, he explained, through Although he doesn’t know yet which his involvement with the volunteer or- city or which hotel he’ll be assigned to, ganization, Maccabi USA, he began to Rowe looks forward to the “wonderful, understand how participation helped amazing activities” that are planned for create a heightened awareness of Israel the participants. and Jewish identity among the young Rowe admitted he was “not prepared” competitors and, in Rowe’s case, their in 2009 for the opening ceremonies of coaches. the games. “I’d never imagined what it Rowe described his experience coach- would be like to enter Jerusalem’s Teddy ing boys’ basketball at last year’s JCC Stadium where over 55,000 people were Maccabi Games in Memphis, TN, where standing and cheering. It was a huge, the Louisville team was all middle- massive, noisy crowd and I know I acted school-aged boys. “But, because of a mix- just like a deer in headlights that night.” up, they had to play ‘up,’ competing with The 2013 games are expected to draw high school teams. They didn’t win, but 10,000 athletes from nearly 60 coun- they performed well.” tries. Team USA is one of the largest “This (coaching) is one of the ways delegations, numbering 1,200 athletes, that I’m able to contribute to the Jewish coaches and managers like Rowe. They community. It’s my way of giving some- plan to arrive in Israel one week early to thing back,” said Rowe. “And the JCC allow for time for visits to noteworthy Maccabi program on the local level is sites such as the Dead Sea, Masada, the how athletes learn about the Maccabiah Western Wall and Yad Vashem. Games on the international level,” “My job is to troubleshoot issues and Because each Team USA member take care of problems that might arise,” (athletes and non-athletes alike) has a said Rowe. “Security for the visiting ath- Yachad fundraising goal, Rowe is col- letes is a big issue, and it’s important lecting funds online at http://friendrais- that they have someone to ensure that ing.towercare.com/Markslist/campaign/ they are on the bus to go where they display/profile.do?campaignId=12279 . need to be, whether it’s a tour, practice “I feel very fortunate to be able to re- or competition.” turn to Israel,” said Rowe. “I know that The 33-year-old Rowe grew up in Lou- when I arrive that all of the passion, all isville and attended Indiana University, of my emotion will come flying back. where he graduated in 2005. He will The experience of being surrounded by receive a master’s degree in Business thousands of Jewish athletes is hard to Communication from Spalding Univer- describe.” sity in May 2014. 20 Community  March 22, 2013  29 Nisan 5773

Mondays, April 8, 15, 22 and 29 for Grants and from the Charles & Jean The KI Chai Institute class on “Kosher K. Erskine Speaker’s Fund, all broad- around town Living,” taught by Rabbi Wolk, goes be- casts this season are free of charge and yond traditional dietary laws to discuss open to the community. Sunday, March 24 3122, ext. 0, or e-mail fridaynightlive@ whether things besides food can be Ko- The Jewish Community Center invites ansheisfard.com. sher, keeping Kosher in a non-Kosher Thursday, April 18 you to Coffee, Cookies and Kibbitz in the world, and the exciting new field of eth- Celebrate Israeli Independence Day Children’s Place in PJ Library on Sunday, Fridays, April 5, 12, 19 and 26 ical Kashrut. Kosher Living takes place with Hadassah. Come decorate cup- March 24, from 10-10:45 a.m. for a pre- Adath Jeshurun offers a weekly class on Mondays in April after the 5:45 p.m. cakes for a Yom Ha’atzmut party from Passover meet and greet. Crafts, snacks in Talmud Study downtown. Bring a Minyan at KI. We welcome the commu- 7-9 p.m. Contact Michelle Elisburg, and activities will be geared toward chil- brown-bag dairy lunch and join Rabbi nity to join in this and all KI Chai Insti- [email protected] or 645-4739 dren ages four and younger and their Robert Slosberg and Cantor David Lipp tute classes. for more details or to RSVP. caregivers, but all are welcome. RSVP for a lively discussion. Prior knowledge to Jennifer Tuvlin, PJ Library Director, of Jewish texts and Hebrew are not re- Monday, April 8 Sunday, April 28 [email protected]. quired. Classes take place in Steve Ber- The next Hadassah On the Same Page Just in time for Derby, Adath Jeshu- ger’s office, 500 W. Jefferson St., on Fri- book club meets at Panera on Dutch- run is hosting a fun-filled afternoon at Sunday, March 31 days at 12:15 p.m. man’s Lane, April 8 at 7 p.m. The group Uptown Art Uncorked on Sunday, April Deborah Dillon and Rabbi Robert For more information, please contact is reading The Lawgiver: A Novel by Her- 28, from 1-4 p.m. Enjoy a cool brew or Slosberg will lead a Living Smart work- Adult Education Coordinator Deborah man Wouk. RSVP or questions to Mi- a glass of wine while you create a beau- shop at Adath Jeshurun, 10 a.m. on Slosberg at dslosberg@adathjeshurun. chelle Elisburg, meehadassah@gmail. tiful Derby-themed painting. The cost, March 31, on how to create an Emer- com or 458-5359. This class is open to com or 645-4739. Anyone who is inter- $39 per person, includes canvas, art sup- gency Backup Planner for the uncer- the community. ested is welcome to attend. plies, instruction and snacks (wine and tain events that happen to everyone. All beer available for purchase). Meet at Up- participants will receive a software CD, Saturday, April 6 Tuesdays, April 9, 16, 23 and 30 town Art Uncorked, 2458 Bardstown Rd. a deluxe binder and an Emergency No- Adath Jeshurun invites you to join Congregation Adath Jeshurun offers Seating is limited; reservation dead- tification Card to create a unique plan- them for Shabbat Scholars, a discussion a free “Introduction to Judaism/Conver- line is Monday, April 15. Register online ner. The cost for the workshop and CD is group that meets monthly after kiddush sion” course. The group currently has at www.adathjeshurun.com/event_reg- $36. If you previously purchased Living lunch. The speaker for April 6 is Dr. Wal- more than 20 active participants, and istration, or send a check for $39 to AJ, Smart software, the workshop is free. ter Olson, who specializes in neurology. new students are welcome to join at any attention Lizzie Tasch. For more infor- To reserve your space, send a check Dr. Olson will speak on “Questions and time. This is for anyone interested in mation, contact Lizzie Tasch at 458-5359 payable to AJ, attention Deborah Slos- answers about three common neuro- exploring Judaism – Interfaith couples, or [email protected]. berg, or make your reservation online at logic problems: Stroke, Dementia and Jews looking for adult-level basics, and adathjeshurun.com. If you already have Parkinsonism.” people considering conversion. Thursday, May 2 the CD, make your reservation by con- The class is taught by Rabbi Robert Have Derby Week lunch with Hadas- tacting Deborah Slosberg, dslosberg@ Slosberg and meets on Tuesdays at 6:30 sah and Barbara Goldstein, the Deputy adathjeshurun.com or 458-5359. Sundays, April 7, 14, 21 and 28 p.m. at Adath Jeshurun. For more infor- Executive Director of Hadassah Israel, Find out more about the Living Smart The KI Chai Institute of Learning mation, contact Adult Education Coor- Thursday, May 2, at 11:30 a.m. The group program at livingsmartguides.com. presents “Synagogue Sounds,” a four- dinator Deborah Slosberg at 458-5359 or will join Hadassah members from Lex- week course that delves into the music [email protected]. ington at Mitchell’s Fish Market in the Monday, April 1 central to synagogue life. Cantor Sharon Summit. Contact Michelle Elisburg, Temple Shalom Adult Education in- Hordes will lead the group in exploring Wednesdays, April 10 and 24 [email protected] or 645-4739, vites you to a program about Leonard various Shabbat melodies, their com- Rabbi Avrohom Litvin will lead a Cof- for more details or to RSVP. Bernstein’s Music, presented by Ann Ni- posers and the contexts in which the fee & Kabbalah Meditation Class at the ren, Monday, April 1, at 7 p.m. at Temple tunes were written. The classes will take Jewish Community Center on Wednes- Friday, May 17 Shalom. place after 8:30 a.m. Minyan each Sun- day mornings, April 10 and April 24, Hold the date for this year’s Martin day in April at Keneseth Israel. The com- 8:15-9 a.m. Everyone is invited to attend. & Ginger Lewis Lecture Series at The Wednesday, April 3 munity is invited. Temple. Rabbi Arthur Green, widely re- Anshei Sfard Knit & Qvell Circle will Thursday, April 11 garded as the spiritual voice of Judaism meet on Wednesday, April 3, at 1 p.m. Sunday, April 7 Jewish Family & Career Services in the 21st Century, will be the guest in the shul library. All levels of knitters Congregation Anshei Sfard Book Club presents a free one-day Caregiver Sur- lecturer on May 17, 7 p.m., at Shabbat and crocheters are welcome. All items will meet on Sunday, April 7, at 11 a.m. vival training session on Thursday, services. Rabbi Green will also lead The will be donated to the Jefferson County in the shul library. Discussion of The April 11, 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m. at the Univer- Temple’s Saturday morning Torah study Public Schools Clothes Closet. For more Mossad by Michael Bar-Zohar will be sity of Louisville Shelby Campus in the session on May 18 at 9 a.m. information, call Fran Winchell at 426- moderated by Goldie Litvin. Founders Union Ballroom. The featured 4660 or Esther Strizak at (812) 218-8952. Upcoming: Sunday, May 19 – The Out- speaker is Elaine Sanchez, a nationally March 1 – April 30 side World by Tova Mirvis, moderator known healthcare speaker, author and The National Council of Jewish Wednesdays, April 3, 10, 17 and 24 Barbara Stein; Sunday, June 23 – Jacob’s founder of CaregiverHelp.com, a website Women Student Loan Fund has helped Jews and Brews, a one-hour class led Folly by Rebecca Miller, moderator Aya that helps people cope with the stress of many students who, without financial by Rabbi Michael Wolk, gathers at Kene- Golding. caregiving. aid, would be unable to finish their ed- seth Israel over coffee to study the weekly The community is invited. For more Breakfast and lunch provided. CEU ucation. Interest-free loans are made to Torah portion through the prisms of information, call Fran Winchell at 426- credits may be available. For more infor- qualified persons. In addition to NCJW’s both ancient and modern commentary. 4660 or Adele Pearlman at 458-9110. mation, e-mail Mauri Malka, director of support, the fund is kept active by repay- The community is welcome to join this the JFCS Klein Older Adult Services, at ments from previous loan recipients. study each Wednesday at 11 a.m. Sunday, April 7 [email protected]. Funding for Loans are available to any student of The KI Chai Institute’s People of the Caregiver Survival is provided by the Jewish faith who is a Kentucky resident Friday, April 5 Book … Club will meet on April 7, at 3 Jewish Heritage Mitzvah Fund. or resides in the metropolitan area of Congregation Anshei Sfard and Cha- p.m. at KI to discuss The Last Ember by Louisville and Southern Indiana. Recip- bad of Kentucky invite you to a merged Daniel Levin. The book is a thriller about Friday, April 12 ients must have completed high school Friday night service and Shabbat dinner archaeology and a plot to eliminate evi- You’re invited to usher in Shabbat and be in need of funds to complete col- on April 5. Candle lighting is at 7 p.m. dence of Judaism and Christianity from with “Shabbat Shalom Hey!” at 5:30 p.m. lege, graduate, or technical school, and Services at 7:15 will be followed by a Jerusalem’s Temple Mount. Publishers on Friday, April 12. The evening starts must maintain satisfactory scholastic three-course festive Shabbat dinner. Weekly and the Los Angeles Times com- with an abbreviated musical Kabbalat ratings. Call the NCJW office at 458- Free to the community, and childcare pare it to The Da Vinci Code. For more Shabbat service, with KIP kids showcas- 5566 for an application. will be provided; reservations are re- information, call 459-2780 or e-mail ki- ing the Shabbat songs they learn each quired. For more information, call 451- [email protected]. week. A light, kid-friendly dinner will be March 1 – April 30 served at 5:45 p.m. The full traditional In 2013, for the sixteenth consecutive Kabbalat Shabbat service will begin year, Alan Shawn Feinstein will divide around 6:10 p.m. Attend all three seg- $1 million among hunger-fighting agen- ments or just the ones you choose. RSVP cies nationwide, through the Feinstein by April 11 to programs@kenesethisrael. Foundation of Cranston, RI. Jewish com or 459-2780. Family & Career Services is one of the participating agencies in the event. Dur- Sunday, April 14 ing March and April, all donations to “Live from New York’s 92nd Street Y” the JFCS Food Pantry of food, canned will be shown on Sunday, April 14, at goods and grocery gift cards will be Adath Jeshurun. This month’s topic is matched as part of the Feinstein Chal- The Future of God: The Merging of Sci- lenge to Fight Hunger. Monetary dona- ence and Religion, with Andrew Zolli, tions to the Sonny & Janet Meyer Family David Eagleman and Reza Aslan. Re- Food Pantry Fund also will be included. ception is at 7:45 p.m.; broadcast begins Food donations can be delivered to at 8:15 p.m. For more details, contact JFCS Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Adult Education Coordinator Debo- Monetary and credit card donations rah Slosberg at 458-5359 or dslosberg@ are also accepted by mail or at www. adathjeshurun.com. jfcslouisville.org. Be sure to designate to Thanks to a generous grant provided the Food Pantry. Call 452-6341 for more by the Louisville Jewish Heritage Fund information. March 22, 2013  11 Nisan 5773  Community 21

Ethan Alexander Grossman Obituaries Ethan Alexander Grossman, son of lifecycle Kenneth and Marcy Grossman and Evelyn Teichman Lifecycle announcements that contain only basic information – name, date, time and place brother of Jack, will be called to the To- Evelyn Teichman, 83, died Thursday, – without elaboration will be printed free of charge. rah as a bar mitzvah on Saturday, April February 21, at Baptist Health Louis- For Lifecycle announcements of up to 250 words and a photo, there will be an $18 27, at 10:30 a.m. at ville. She was involved in her husband’s fee. An additional $18 fee will be charged for each additional 250 words. No Lifecycle the Temple. Ethan business and was a professional antique announcements will be published without prepayment of this fee. is the grandson of appraiser. She was a member of Temple All Lifecycle announcements must be submitted in writing to Community, 3600 Dutchmans Ln., Louisville, KY 40205. Items may also be faxed to (502) 238-2724, or e-mailed to Ivan and Renee Shalom, National Council of Jewish [email protected]. Deadlines for the next two papers are printed on Greenspan and Women and Women of Temple Shalom. page 2. No Lifecycle announcements are accepted over the telephone. Lee and Carolyn She was preceded in death by her hus- Grossman. band, Milton Teichman. Ethan is in the She is survived by her children, Dr. Births Maiya Emily Gaston seventh grade at Jeb Teichman (Grace), David Teichman Maiya Emily Gaston, daughter of Ni- Barret Traditional (Lori) of Owing Mills, MD, and Sondra Ryan Sidney and Jack Eli cole and Christopher Gaston and sister Middle School, Teichman of Fort Lee, NJ; an adoptive Rosengarten of Zachary, will be where he is a mem- son, Henry Friedman (Rennee) of On- Alexis and Andrew Rosengarten called to the Torah ber of the aviation club and participates tario, ; and three grandchildren, are thrilled to announce the birth of as a bat mitzvah on on the and tennis teams. Ethan Elliot, Joshua and Brent. Ryan Sidney and Jack Eli. The “Rosen- Saturday, April 13, has attended B’nai B’rith Beber Camp The funeral was in Clifton, NJ. gartwins” are the grandsons of Marcy at 6:30 p.m. at The for the past four summers and looks for- Expressions of sympathy may go to and Elliott Rosengarten and Lynn and Temple. Maiya is ward to it every year. Ethan also enjoys Women of Temple Shalom. Herman Owen Blank. They are the great-grand- the granddaughter cooking, traveling, basketball, golf, and Meyer & Son assisted with local ar- sons of Helen and Lou Rosengarten and of Arlene and Ber- spending time with family and friends. rangements. the late Phyllis and Metz Soodik, Fay nard Lipschutz For his mitzvah project, Ethan will and Phil Blank, and Alyne and Sidney and Nance Gas- be collecting coats for the needy. Please Estelle Shatz Masler Schlesinger. ton. bring winter coat(s) you no longer wear Estelle Shatz Masler, 90, a loving wife Maiya is in the to The Temple to deposit in Ethan’s drop and mother, died Sunday, March 3. seventh grade at Barret Traditional Mid- box or bring them to The Temple the day Born August 13, 1922, she was a native B’nai Mitzvah dle School, where she is a member of the of his bar mitzvah. Ethan will help dis- of Louisville, a graduate of University of Beta Club, orchestra and swim team. tribute the coats to anyone who needs Louisville, and a Zachary Henry Ellis Maiya has been a member of Cardinal one in the “Free Coat Exchange” on No- former substitute Zachary Henry Ellis, son of Julie and Aquatics swim team for six years. Maiya vember 29, the day after Thanksgiving. teacher for JCPS. Les Ellis and brother of Joshua, will be loves spending time with her friends, Ethan is also participating in the Pledge She was a member called to the Torah as a bar mitzvah on listening to music, shopping, and taking 13 program. of Congregation Saturday, March 23, at 10:30 a.m. at The her dog Bentley to the dog park. Ethan and his family invite the com- Adath Jeshurun, Temple. Zach is the grandson of Maura munity to celebrate his bar mitzvah and where she was a and Gerald Temes Julia Bessen kiddush luncheon following the service. Sunday school and Les Ellis and Julia Bessen will be called to the To- teacher for 40 the late Jean Ellis. rah as a bat mitzvah on Saturday, April years; Hadassah; Zach is in the 13, at Congregation Adath Jeshurun. Engagement a former member seventh grade She is the daugh- of JCC; and a do- at the Kentucky ter of Ellana and Powell-Green cent at The Speed Museum for 30 years. Country Day Matthew Bessen Meredith Green of Louisville and Da- She will be remembered for her art work School, where he and the sister of vid Powell of St. Louis have announced with water colors, and she will always be is a member of the Charles and Lilly. their engagement. considered a “life-long learner.” football, basket- She is grand- Meredith is the She is preceded in death by her par- ball and lacrosse daughter of Rita daughter of Ste- ents, Louis and Sadie Shatz; and her teams. He spends Bessen of Atlanta, phen and Helaine sisters, Helenruth Levy and Marjorie his summers at B’nai B’rith Beber Camp. GA and Barbara Green of San Jose, Freund. He enjoys spending time with friends, and Martin Wein- CA, and the grand- She is survived by her husband, listening to music and participating in berg of Blooming- daughter of Do- Arty Masler; her two daughters, Helen and watching sports. ton, IN. rothy and the late Masler Winokur of Madison, CT and Zach is participating in the JFCS Julia attends the Harold Green and Anne Masler Resnick (Robert) of Foun- Pledge 13 program and has chosen to Louisville Collegiate School, where her the late Daniel and tain Valley, CA; and five grandchildren, collect and distribute sports equipment interests have included theater perfor- Gloria Mueller of Marcy, Sandra, Lizabeth, Daniel and for under-served schools and commu- mance and the field hockey team. She Louisville. Andrea. nity centers for his Mitzvah project. participated in the Pledge 13 program. Meredith is currently attending the Burial was in Adath Jeshurun Ceme- Zach and his family invite the Temple She enjoys skiing, lacrosse and looking University of Louisville Medical School tery. Herman Meyer & Son handled the community to help celebrate his bar after Oliver, her poodle. Her greatest and expects to earn her M.D. in 2014. arrangements. mitzvah and enjoy the Kiddush lun- delight is the four weeks she spends at David earned his Ph.D. from the Uni- Expressions of sympathy may go to cheon to follow. Beber Camp in Wisconsin. versity of California, Berkeley, and is donor’s favorite charity. Julia and her family invite the com- working as a mechanical engineer in Saralee Bell Kornstein Renick munity to join them for this joyful cel- Baltimore, MD. Saralee Bell Kornstein Renick will be ebration. A July 2013 wedding is planned. see lifecycle page 22 called to the Torah as a bat mitzvah on April 6, at 10:30 a.m. at Temple Shalom. Saralee is the daughter of Barry Korn- Lilly Bessen stein and Nancy Lilly Bessen will be called to the To- Renick and sister rah as a bat mitzvah on Saturday, April to Willa Korn- 13, at Congrega- stein. She is the tion Adath Jeshu- granddaughter of run. She is the the late Phil and daughter of Ellana Saralee Kornstein and Matthew Bes- and Lynda Renick sen and the sister and Pete and of Charles and Karen Renick. Julia. She is the At Noe Middle granddaughter of School, Saralee Barbara and Mar- plays soccer and field hockey and runs tin Weinberg of track; she is a member of Beta Club. Bloomington, IN Saralee is collecting new adult socks and Rita Bessen of for homeless veterans in our commu- Atlanta, GA. nity, in conjunction with the Joy of Sox Lilly is a seventh-grade student at foundation. She has earned Pledge 13 Louisville Collegiate School, where she hours volunteering for her congregation competes on the golf team. She has been and her neighborhood associations. a participant in Pledge 13 and enjoys rid- Saralee and her family invite the com- ing horses and skiing. munity to celebrate with her at a kiddush Lilly and her family invite the com- luncheon following the service. munity to join them at this special cel- ebration.

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became interim director of the Forensic traveling together was immeasurable. Unit at Central State Hospital, where she Her interest in improving her computer lifecycle was responsible to both the Department skills was driven by her desire to main- of Mental Health and the Crime Com- tain communication with her daughter, Richard L. Kreitman daughter of Alvin Cone and Pearl Jaco- mission. She subsequently became Ad- granddaughters and great-grandsons. Richard L. Kreitman, 51, died Friday, bus Cone. Her family moved from Little ministrative Assistant to the Kentucky Visiting with her great-grandsons via March 8, at Hosparus Inpatient Care Rock to Atlanta, to Dallas, to Miami. She Commissioner of Mental Health, where Skype was one of her greatest joys. Center. was living in Miami when she met her she was instrumental in shaping the Although Dot was deeply committed He is preceded in death by his father, husband, Louisville architect Alfred S. state regulations for mental health and to serving Louisville in many capacities, Emanuel Kreitman. Joseph, Jr., who was there working on a alcohol and substance abuse. her primary interest was her family. She He is survived by his wife, Susan construction job. Although she had close Additionally, she served as Secretary was a wonderful role model and her Frankel Kreitman; his mother, Thelma friends and many fond attachments to of the Kentucky Association for Men- presence will be greatly missed. Kreitman; his daughter, Cristie Corum Miami, the two moved to Louisville af- tal Health, chairman of the Louisville The family wishes to thank Steph- (James); his brothers, Irving Kreitman ter their marriage in 1940. General Hospital Auxiliary, a mem- anie Ferguson, Rhonda Elliott, Toya and Alvin Kreitman (Jayme) of Char- Dot is predeceased by her husband ber of the Board of Visitors to Central Ferguson, Katherine Williams, Sharon lotte, NC; a very caring loved one, Re- of 48 years, Alfred S. Joseph, Jr., and an State Hospital, and a board member of Raines, and LeKeycha Pope for their becca Frankel; several aunts, uncles infant son. She is survived by two chil- the Louisville Mental Health Center at friendship and care for Dot. and cousins; and his niece, Cailey, and dren, Fred Joseph (Anne) and Susan Jo- Norton Infirmary. She also served as a A memorial service was held at The nephew, Erin. seph (Gayle Lloyd); two grandchildren, board member of the Community Chest Temple on March 17. Herman Meyer & Son took care of the Alix Joseph (Tim Bell) and Amy Landon of Louisville and was a member of the The family requests that donations arrangements. (Matt); and two great-grandchildren, Community Chest Health and Welfare be made in her honor to The Louisville Expressions of sympathy may go to Zach Bell and Darren Bell. Council. Free Public Library Foundation. Hosparus of Louisville or J. Graham For many years, Dot showed her com- Her dedication was often recognized Brown Cancer Center. mitment to her community, working through awards, such as the Community Shirley J. Brill with many great organizations, espe- Service Award from the Kentucky Asso- Shirley June Brill, 85, died Monday, Doris D. Fisher cially those dealing with mental health. ciation for Mental Health, citing service March 18, at Baptist Health. She was Doris D. Fisher, 78, died Saturday, During World War II, she volunteered as chairman of the mental health com- a native of Boston, MA, born March 24, March 9, at Norton Hospital. She was as a Red Cross Gray Lady at Nichols mittee of the Louisville Section of the 1927, to the late a native of Louisville and a former ac- General Hospital in the neuropsychia- National Council of Jewish Women, on Samuel and Hilda countant with the City of St. Matthews. try ward. After the war, she continued April 20, 1954. Beyer. She was She is preceded in death by her par- her work in the field of mental health at She served many years as a volunteer a member of The ents, Jacob & Pearl Gordon; and her Louisville General Hospital, Our Lady for the American Red Cross, working as Temple, National husband, Melvin Fisher. of Peace, and the V.A. Hospital. In 1946, a first aid instructor and then in a vari- Council of Jewish She is survived by her children, Perry she received a citation for Meritorious ety of capacities at the Louisville blood Women – Louis- D. Fisher (Nancy), Milton J. Fisher (Judy) Service from War Fund of Louisville bank, which she loved and to which she ville Section and of Miami, FL, Laura Thompson (Wil- and Jefferson County. was deeply committed. Hadassah. liam) and Jacquelyn Wengersky (Elliot) In the early 1950’s, she was chair of The Louisville Free Public Library She is preceded of Brooklyn, NY; and seven grandchil- a mental health committee of the Lou- long provided Dot with one of her great- in death by her dren. isville Section of the National Council est forms of enjoyment and relaxation: parents; her hus- Burial was in Anshei Sfard Cemetery. of Jewish Women, and was instrumen- reading. Her dedication to the enhance- band, Milton Brill; Herman Meyer & Son handled the ar- tal in the founding of Bridgehaven, one ment of these services remained para- and her daughter, Wendy Brill. rangements. of the first community-based halfway mount to her throughout her life. She is survived by her sons, David Expressions of sympathy may go to houses for the mentally ill in the coun- Traveling was one of her greatest joys, A. Brill (Patricia Brill) and Sanford C. American Heart Association. try. She served as the second chair of the and she relished pursuing every means Brill (Terry Carley); her grandchildren, Bridgehaven advisory board. of transportation to do so. Her one travel Jacque Brill, Michael Brill, Arielle Brill Dorothy C. “Dot” Joseph Her devotion to mental health work regret was that the cruise line canceled and Robin Brill; and two great-grand- Dorothy (Dot) Joseph was born De- led her to the position of administrative her trip to Antarctica, so she was not children. cember 8, 1916 in Little Rock, AR, and director to the Commissioner of Mental able to visit every continent. After her Burial was at The Temple Cemetery. died March 11 at her home. She was the Health for the State of KY. In 1962, she husband’s death, she frequently traveled Herman Meyer & Son handled the ar- on cargo ships, but found her greatest rangements. joy in taking her granddaughters on The family requests that expressions cruise ships. The importance of the spe- of sympathy be made to donor’s favorite Dreams are cial relationships they established while charity. Teen Topics teen foundation, in which campers will Continued from page 16 work together as a “foundation board,” giving away real money to non-profit or- members of both chapters. ganizations of their choosing. something we On March 17, the AZA boys met at the Recognizing the potential of Jewish JCC to have an AIT meeting. The eighth youth philanthropy programs to em- graders learned about BBYO and AZA, power and educate teens about effective the founding of both and more on what philanthropy and Jewish values, JTFN makes the Drew Corson chapter great. awarded 38 grants to Jewish summer can always After work was some play. AZA met up camps committed to creating high qual- with the BBG girls at Gattiland for Se- ity Jewish teen philanthropy programs. lection Sunday. Everyone enjoyed pizza In addition to a grant of $1,000, JTFN and games while waiting for the NCAA will work closely with grantees on pro- tournament brackets. gram development and staff training. build on. Through the grant-making process, JCC of Louisville receives Grant campers will review grant proposals from the Jewish Teen Funders from non-profit organizations, visit po- Network tential grantees and determine which JCC of Louisville Camp Tikkun Olam organizations to support; the philan- was selected as one of 38 North Amer- thropists-in-training will examine Jew- ican summer camps to participate in ish texts, traditions and values related to the 2013 Camp Philanthropy Program giving. The program encourages camp- of the Jewish Teen Funders Network ers to “learn by giving” and will generate (JTFN), a youth philanthropy project of at least $38,000 in grants nationwide, the Jewish Funders Network. Through with each teen foundation awarding the JTFN Camp Philanthropy Program, a minimum of $1,000. The program is Camp Tikkun Olam will create a Jewish see Teen Connection page 23

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fact, the most important people at table Teen Connection Upcoming events: D’var Torah are our children. They must be engaged. Continued from page 22 The Teen Advisory Committee will They must naturally ask questions. They meet on Wednesday, March 20, at 6:30 by Rabbi Stanley Miles must have fun! Why? If they are not en- supported by the Maimonides Fund. p.m. in Game Central. gaged where will Passover and, indeed, For more about Camp Tikkun Olam, On Sunday, March 24, Teen Connec- Earlier this month I shared at Temple Judaism be in the future? taking place from July 22-26 for camp- tion will play broomball. Come to Ice- Shalom the story of my worst Passover As Jews we also must remember that ers in 6th-8th grades, contact Rachel Lip- land Sports complex to play this amaz- experience. Passover is more than the festival. We kin, assistant camp director, at rlipkin@ ing hockey-type game with brooms. I want to share it prepare by changing our homes. The jewishlouisville.org or 238-2701. Cost is $20; please register by March 18. with you because it foods we do not eat during Passover, On Thursday, April 4, during Spring is a tale worth retell- leavened products and their derivatives Teen Connection Break, we will go to Rocksport. Cost for ing. It was 51 years (chometz) we remove. There are corol- by Rachel Lipkin JCC members with transportation from ago, 5722, 1962. My lary mitzvot we must perform. Those the JCC is $25 and non-members is $35; parents and I were at items unopened we can donate to the As the new middle school director, or meet us at Rocksport, and the cost for Seder at my cousin’s Jewish Family & Career Services Food assistant camp director and Jewish members is $15 and for non-members is home. I was sitting Pantry. When we shop for Passover food programmer, I am really excited about $25. Please RSVP to me ASAP! next to my cousin we should also purchase an extra item getting started with some amazing Teen I am looking forward to meeting ev- Marty, who is two or two, also for the Food Pantry so that Connection programs. eryone over the next few weeks. If you years younger than all in Louisville may observe Passover. On March 11, Teen Connection had have any comments or concerns, please me. When we came Finally we must realize that Pass- an ice cream party where teens enjoyed feel free to email me at rlipkin@jew- Rabbi Stanley Miles to Echad Mi Yodeah? over is not just Passover but also Chag some delicious ice cream and played Ap- ishlouisville.org or call me at 238-2701. (Who Knows One?) HaMatzot (the festival of matzah) last- ples to Apples together. we went around the table trying to say ing a week or eight days depending on our assigned part in one breath. one’s stream of Judaism. When Marty’s turn arrived, I placed Above all, Enjoy a zissen Pesach (a my finger under his nostrils to make sweet and raucous Passover)! sure no breath escaped. At that point, Candles should be lit for Shabbat on Marty’s grandmother, a tiny yet impos- Friday, March 22, at 7:38 p.m.; for Pass- ing woman glared at me, pointing her over on Monday, March 25, at 7:40 p.m. finger. “You,” she chastised, “leave this and Tuesday, March 26, 2013 after: 8:39 table now!” p.m.; for Shabbat on Friday, March 29, Leave I did and walked home. No at 7:44 p.m.; for Passover on Sunday, one said a word, not my cousins or my March 31, at 7:46 p.m. and Monday, parents. Of course, as a 14 year old, I April 1, at 8:45 p.m.; and for Shabbat on was shattered, mortified! Years later I Fridays, April 5, at 7:51 p.m.; April 12 at learned that after the Seder, my cousin 7:57 p.m.; April 19 at 8:04 p.m.; and April took his mother aside and told her that 26, at 8:10 p.m. what she did to me was so very wrong. Editor’s note: Rabbi Stanley R. Miles, In retrospect, I am sad because the the rabbi of Temple Shalom (Reform), has grandmother never got it. To her, the Se- volunteered to provide Torah commentar- der was a formal meal; Emily Post and ies for Community. all. This is not what Seder should be. In

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