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Community■ ■ FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 22, 2017 2 TISHREI 5778 VOL. 42, NO. 12 JHFE transfers Yael Dayan visits Louisville KentuckyOne in- terests; receives $150M in return By staff and releases

In a deal destined to yield more ro- bust grant-making for Jewish Louis- ville, the Jewish Heritage Fund for Excellence announced September 12, that it will divest its interest in KentuckyOne Health to Catholic Health Initiatives for $150 million. In the announcement, JHFE and Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) said they were “concluding their five-year relationship as joint spon- sors of KentuckyOne Health.” CHI assumed full sponsorship of all KentuckyOne Health operations on September 1. Denver-based CHI is the parent company of Kentuc- kyOne. “We have worked hard to promote excellence in health care delivery during our five-year partnership with CHI,” David Kaplan, chair of the JHFE board of trustees, said in a prepared statement. “With the recent Yael Dayan, who made her third trip to Louisville the week of September 15, says Diaspora Jews must fight harder in their dealings with the Israeli government to secure the equality and religious pluralism they desire. (photo by William Beasley) changes in KentuckyOne Health’s business plan, both organizations agreed it would be best to conclude Dayan to Diaspora: ‘You’re not fighting hard enough’ our relationship and pursue our mis- sions independently.” By Lee Chottiner (also known as the Kotel) and to ad- mocracy, the land of the Jewish peo- JHFE said the $150 million will Interim Editor vance a bill in the Knesset to give the ple,” she said, “it should be very clear allow JHFE to “deepen” its finan- ultra-Orthodox Chief Rabbinate com- that it’s a land of all the Jewish people.” cial commitment to “worthy, mis- Yael Dayan believes in an Israel plete control of conversions performed Dayan was in Louisville Friday, Sep- sion-driven projects supporting where all Jews are created equal, but in the country. tember 15, to speak at The Temple and community health, medical research she doesn’t believe American Jews have Facing pushback in the Diaspora and to promote her new autobiography, and the Jewish community in Louis- done enough to make that happen. at home, Netanyahu later agreed to de- Transitions, a “summation” of her life, ville and the region.” “Israelis, like myself, we think you’re lay the bill. Then in August, the Israeli career and the tumultuous events she JHFE now has funds in excess of not fighting hard enough,” the 78-year- Supreme Court said the government has seen. $250 million to invest in its strategic old secular writer and politician, and must either reinstate the Western Wall Since ultra-Orthodox parties in Net- funding areas, it said. the daughter of the late Israeli army agreement or explain why it was on anyahu’s government oppose pluralis- “We commend JHFE’s difficult General Moshe Dayan told Community hold. tic worship at the Kotel and insist upon decision to move away from hos- in an exclusive interview. Nevertheless, Dayan is troubled by religious control in the country, Dayan pitals and focus its resources on Dayan was referring, in part, to the growing influence Orthodox Jew- warned Diaspora Jews that the prime medical research, the health needs two June decisions by Prime Minister ish groups – political parties, the Chief minister will always sacrifice their in- of the community, and support of Benjamin Netanyahu’s Cabinet to put Rabbinate – have over daily life in her terests in order to cling to power. the Jewish community,” said Paul a hold on the 2016 deal to create an country. Edgett, executive vice president and egalitarian section of the Western Wall “If Israel wants to be a Jewish de- See DAYAN on page 23 chief strategy officer for CHI, in a prepared statement. “The Jewish heritage within many KentuckyOne Health facilities is important to the care and community engagement ADL official to address anti-Semitism delivered by the organization, and we are committed to maintain care during her post-Charlottesville visit and respect for individuals of all faiths and backgrounds.” POSTAGE KENTUCKY LOUISVILLE Still reeling from the white suprem- Schools, while JHFE traces its history back to the PERIODICALS acist demonstration in Charlottesville, she’s in town. founding of Jewish Hospital in 1903. Virginia, that led to three deaths, many Matt Goldberg, With the formation of KentuckyOne injuries and not-so-veiled threats to the president of the Health in 2012, JHFE shifted its mis- local synagogue, the regional Anti-Def- Jewish Commu- sion away from day-to-day hospital amation League chief is coming to nity Relations management to focus on providing Louisville to speak to the Jewish com- Council, said he grants to support medical research, munity about resurgent anti-Semitism decided to sched- community health and the Jewish nationwide. ule Gray imme- community. Anita Gray, regional director of the diately following JHFE has provided over $15 mil- ADL, based in Cleveland, will speak the Charlottesville lion in grants since 2012. According at The J, Monday, September 25, from incidents. She is to Jeff Polson, its executive director, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Anita Gray traveling exten- “The JHFE board of trustees has al- The program, titled “Anti-Semitism sively to speak about anti-Semitism. ready started conversations about after Charlottesville,” is free to the com- Goldberg said he hopes Gray’s talk the impact of the additional funds. munity and will specifically address an- in Louisville will generate more under- Over the coming months, the board ti-Semitism at the national level. Gray standing “and a little activism” on the will work through a thoughtful and also will meet with Monica Lakhwani, topic. strategic process to determine how diversity/multicultural education spe- “I told her we want some marching to increase grant funding in its core cialist for the Jefferson County Public orders,” he said. mission areas.” 2 Community Y SEPTEMBER 22, 2017 Y 2 TISHREI 5778 Showcase Never Again Student Holocaust murals from WKU to be shown at The J By Lee Chottiner Interim Editor

Gifted teens studying at Western Kentucky University have been finding artistic expression through the Holo- caust for 25 years. That’s how long seventh to 10th graders in WKU’s Summer Program for Verbally and Mathematically Pre- cocious Youth (VAMPY) taking the program’s Nazi Germany and the Ho- locaust course, have been creating life-size theme murals depicting one of the worst genocides in human history. Now, for the first time, those murals – 20 of them, anyway – will be traveling. Thanks to a $72,000 grant from Jewish Heritage Fund for Excellence (JHFE), the murals are part of a three- city tour called the Never Again exhib- it and starting in Louisville. They will be installed at The J from September 20-28 and will be open primarily to student groups during that time. The public may see the exhibit Sunday, September 24, from 4 to 6 p.m. In addition to JHFE and The J, the Kentucky Center for the Arts and KET public television also are supporting Teens from Western Kentucky University’s VAMPY program for gifted youth work to complete the latest in a series of Holocaust-themed murals completed by students in the the exhibit. Sketchbook drawings, program over the past 25 years. (photo by Alix Mattingly, Kentucky Center for the Arts) these are not. The murals, which are of good artists together,” Skillern the project is completed on time. For Middle School were asked to create an done primarily in charcoal, are six feet quipped. “They have to debate and de- its part, the Kentucky Center is loop- artistic response to a question: “What tall by eight-nine feet wide, said Ron cide what goes on the canvas.” ing the exhibit into its Bearing Witness is your humanity footprint?” The stu- Skillern, the 2017 Kentucky Teacher Liberation is the theme for this year’s project, which provides teachers at its dents responded by looking at people of the Year, who has taught the course artwork. It shows U.S. Army soldiers partner schools across the state exten- who felt marginalized. Two girls cho- since its inception. All but the two lat- entering a concentration camp at the sive training in strategies and models reographed and performed a dance est are housed in specially built frames. end of World War II and contains for teaching the Holocaust. The murals about eating disorders and body im- “It’s as if you almost step into the im- quotes by General Dwight D. Eisen- are intended to help the students in- age. “Those are the dots they connect- age,” Skillern said. “I have seen people hower and Holocaust survivor Fred ternalize the lessons from that period ed,” said Jamner, who is the son of Ho- with tears running down their eyes, as Gross of Louisville. “They had the mor- and perhaps apply them to issues and locaust survivors. they go through these images.” al courage to stand up, those people,” injustices today. “Rather than trying to KET plans to produce a 30-minute These murals are not the works of Gross said of the Allies who liberated fill students with information, it asks video piece about the exhibit and will individual artists. The entire class the camps. “They were not bystanders. them questions relevant to their own be taping scenes at The J and Noe, discusses what should be depicted on They were human beings.” lives,” Jeffrey Jamner, senior director where a class will develop its own proj- each canvas as well as the theme, but Invariably, one student from each of education & community arts at the ects based on the exhibit. It also will the actual sketching and painting are group steps up, assuming the role of Kentucky Center, said of Bearing Wit- post learning materials developed by done by a group of five to six teens. “If coach. That teen, Skillern said, push- ness. Kentucky teachers at PBS Learning- you want strong opinions, get a bunch es the others forward, making sure For example, he said students at Noe Media, an online repository for teach- ing aids. “I think a lot of teachers want to teach about the Holocaust,” said Te- resa Day, KET director of educational content development. “The idea is to provide high-quality resources that will help teachers in the classrooms.” Founded in 1984 by WKU’s Julia Roberts, VAMPY accepts about 200 of the brightest students from around the world each summer to study an array of subjects. Subjects include An- cient Civilizations, Arabic, Chemistry, Computer Science, DNA and Genetics, Humanities, Mathematics and Presi- dential Politics. “They don’t just come to study Nazi Germany,” said Roberts, executive director of WKU’s Center for Gifted Studies, “but those who do, have a fantastic experience.” Not every teen in Skillern’s course works on the mural. He divides the class into three projects, the other two being a mock trial of Adolf Hitler and a play about Anne Frank speaking as a ghost from the concentration camp where she died. The VAMPY program is intensive, he said. Unlike a standard high school class, in which he would teach a class for maybe an hour, kids in this program are his for six hours a day – plus a one-hour study hall – for three weeks. That puts a greater onus on each teacher to develop projects, Skillern said. “You plan, you plan, you plan.” “Liberation” is the theme of the latest Holocaust mural created by teens in the VAMPY program’s Nazi Germany and the Holocaust class. This mural shows Army G.I.s liberating a concentration camp. Quotes by General Dwight D. Eisenhower and local Holocaust survivor Fred Gross drape the top and bottom of the canvas. SEPTEMBER 22, 2017 Y 2 TISHREI 5778 Y Community 3 Listen to the shofar blasts, get involved in Jewish Louisville in 5778 Rosh Hashanah – Yom Teruah by an- Many consider As a Jewish communal organiza- ty. Your Jewish community needs you other name – is also known as the day the shofar blow- tion, I believe the Jewish Community and has so much to share. Our congre- of shouting or blasting. ing as a call to of Louisville (JCL) must continue to be gations, JCL and the Jewish Family & Tekiah! Shevarim Teruah! Teruah! consciousness as a unifying voice for religious equality Children’s Services are here to fulfill Tekiah Godola! we enter the Days in Israel in 5778, embracing diversity your needs. Close your eyes and you can hear of Awe. What is in our community, standing with our I encourage you to take advantage of these words calling out before the sho- the Jewish com- neighbors against hate and providing the countless opportunities to engage far blasts. munal call to for the safety and security of Jewish in Jewish life and come together as we Gathering the entire congregation consciousness in Louisvillians who are struggling eco- work to make the world stronger. Take for the first shofar blast of the new year 2017? nomically and emotionally. a few minutes this year to hear the is a communal experience. As we reflect on Our collective consciousness is our blasts as our youngest children hear it I remember being brought into the what took place compass; we must hear the blasts as a for the first time, taking in the start of crowded “big shul” as a child with all Sara Klein this past year, it reminder of those who are counting on something new. the other kids to hear the shofar. We is the perfect time us. Shana Tova. waited patiently and quietly for the Wagner to consider what Individually, we will hear the short, sharp sounds, which always resembled our wakeup call is medium and long godol blasts. We do (Sara Klein Wagner is president and a call to action, one so important that at this moment requiring a collective not hear the blast of the shofar in our CEO of the Jewish Community of Lou- everyone needed to hear it. shouting or blasting of the shofar. homes alone; we hear it as a communi- isville.)

Mark Klein headlines LBSY fundraiser Challah Bake set for October Louisville Beit Sefer Yachad (LBSY) tion to children The Jewish Federation of Louisville with a partner.” is presenting a night of Jewish comedy throughout Jew- will hold its annual Challah Bake, a Bass appreciates the chance to con- with the proceeds helping to support ish Louisville. new tradition here, Wednesday, Octo- nect with other Jewish women. the Jewish Louisville religious school. The kids come ber 25, at the Standard Club. “When I was asked to chair this “Kosher Comedy Night” featuring re- from Kentucky The Challah Bake is part of the event, I was thrilled to be able to gional and well-known comedian Mark and Indiana, in- Shabbat Project, an international share one of my most inspirational Klein, is slated for Sunday, Nov. 19, cluding congre- program celebrated one weekend a experiences during my time in Isra- from 6 to 8 p.m., at The Standard Club. gations Adath Je- year around the world to encourage el,” she said. “As a ‘non-baking’ wom- The evening also will include libations shurun, Keneseth the observance of Shabbat. an, I never fathomed that the Challah and cuisine. Israel and Temple This is the second year Louisville Bake would turn out to be one of my A native of Louisville, Klein has sev- Shalom. has done the Shabbat Project. favorite events on the JWRP trip.” eral TV appearances to his credit in- The school Karen Bass and Julie Strull, the The charge is $15 per person, which Mark Klein cluding “48 Hours” on CBS, “Comedy traces its roots to event co-chairs, offered their own includes an apron and all the ingredi- on the Road” on A&E and “Comedy 1903, making it takes on why the challah baking has ents to make challah. Club” on Showtime. He also has done one of Louisville’s oldest Jewish insti- value. Contact Julie Hollander, at 502- stand-up at comedy clubs across the tutions. Strull said the event brings women 238-2796 or jhollander@jewishlouis- nation and has entertained at business With a mission to educate students together to socialize, and bake. ville.org for details. Also, look for the association meetings and on college from different movements, while main- “This is going to be an amazing op- #ThinkGloballyBakeLocally hashtag campuses. taining a sense of continuity and com- portunity for the women of Jewish on Facebook and at jewishlouisville. He is married, has one son, owns his munity, LBSY relies on financial sup- Louisville to get a taste of Shabbat,” org for more information on the own racehorse and “the dumbest dog port from businesses and individuals. said Strull. “Baking is always better Challah Bake and Shabbat Project. in the world.” Visit LBSY.org/fundraiser/ for LBSY provides religious educa- sponsorship opportunities. Hunger Walk scheduled The earlier you call, for October 1 the more we can help. The annual Hunger Walk (for the first time, a run, walk, and row) will take place Sunday, October 1, 12:30 • HOSPICE CARE p.m., at Waterfront Park. This year’s event, appropriately • PALLIATIVE CARE enough, is taking place the day af- ter Yom Kippur, a day of atonement • SPECIALIZED CARE FOR and fasting. For most Jews, this is one day a year without food, but for THE SERIOUSLY ILL many in our region, being without food is a daily occurrence. [email protected] • GRIEF COUNSELING & Consider joining the Hunger Walk www.weisberglouisvillehomes.com SPIRITUAL SUPPORT Team, Jewish Louisville, by going to thehungerwalk.org. Louisville • needs its local food bank Dare to WE HONOR VETERANS Care more than ever. PROGRAM We’re CPA strategists!

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800-264-0521 | HosparusHealth.org 502 585 3251 www.welenken.com 4 Community Y SEPTEMBER 22, 2017 Y 2 TISHREI 5778 LIFE & LEGACY nets $2.7M here; three charities hit 18 legacy gifts By staff and releases securing more than 18 legacy gifts. All JCL LIFE & LEGACY Coordinator three institutions have qualified for Jennifer Tuvlin said participation in Jewish Louisville is embracing the the end-of-year incentive gift of $5,000 the program reflect a giver’s “Jewish LIFE & LEGACY program. from the Jewish Community of Lous- passions.” In just five months, 76 people have ville for reaching their community Prospective donors, she said can con- made more than 100 bequests or newly commitment. tact her or one of the nine participating endowed gifts to all nine participating LIFE & LEGACY is a partnership of organizations, to establish a legacy gift. organizations and synagogues. Those the Harold Grinspoon Foundation, the In addition to AJ, JFCS and the gifts reflect over $2.7 million in new JCL and the Jewish Heritage Fund for Federation, the other participants are giving. Excellence that promotes after-lifetime The J, Chabad, Keneseth Israel, LBSY, In September, Jewish Family & Ca- giving to Jewish agencies and syna- Temple Shalom and The Temple. reer Services and the Jewish Federation gogues in Louisville and almost 50 oth- of Louisville joined Adath Jeshurun in er cities across the United States.

Nine Herzlian events slated in Louisville to address issues of day By staff and releases Right of Free Speech in American & Council of AIPAC and a national board Jewish Law” to “Israel Advocacy in a member of Stand With Us, both Israel In a new program for Jewish Louis- Polarized Age advocacy groups; ville, nine Major Gifts Herzlian Events, Each event will host a notable speak- • Dr. Eli Capilouto, 12th president of where leading figures will address im- er, including: the University of Kentucky; and portant issues, will be held between • Michael Fraade, director of The J’s • Dr. Ronan Omer-Sherman, JH- October and January. Jewish Outdoor, Food, and Environ- FE-endowed chair in Judaic studies at The series is named for Theodor mental Education program; the University of Louisville. Herzl, who is considered the father of • Fred Whitaker, a Holocaust edu- The tradition of the Herzlian Event modern Zionism. cation instructor at St. Francis Assisi began in the late 1800’s at the home The events, part of a greater relation- School; of Herzl, founder of the World Zionist ship-building effort by Jewish Federa- • Cantors David Lipp of Adath Je- Organization. A man who was deeply tion of Louisville, are open to leading shurun and Sharon Hordes of Ke- curious about the world around him, donors who give $5,000 and above to neseth Israel; he invited Jewish thinkers and activists the Annual Campaign. • Rabbi Gary Zola, director of the Ja- of his day from many backgrounds to The events will involve small cob Rader Marcus Center of the Amer- spend an evening engaged in conver- home-hosted lunches and dinners de- ican Jewish Archives; sation regarding the continuity of the signed to provide intimate settings to • Dr. Abigail Glogower, curator of Jewish people. meet and talk with like-minded mem- Jewish collections at the Filson Histor- For more information about the bers of the community about a topic ical Society; events, contact Julie Hollander, direc- that is inspirational and thought-pro- • Sheldon Gilman, a recently retired tor of women’s philanthropy and out- voking. attorney with 40 years of experience reach, [email protected]. Topics for the events range from practicing law; Karen Abrams and Shellie Branson are “The Roots of Jewish Cuisine” to “The Theodor Herzl • Charles Glick and Dr. Sheri Ross, the event co-chairs. respectively a member of the National SEPTEMBER 22, 2017 Y 2 TISHREI 5778 Y Community 5 Local rabbis lend hand in Houston as city recovers from Hurricane Harvey

By Lee Chottiner Interim Editor

For two days, Rabbi Avrohom Litvin and his son, Shlomo – their mouths covered with masks and hands draped in gloves – sorted through the storm and human damage inflicted by Hurri- cane Harvey. They schlepped dry wall and wa- terlogged possessions from flooded homes and at least one synagogue. They staffed a warehouse where vic- tims came for food and supplies. They comforted a host of people who lost everything in the storm. The Litivins were two of 50 rab- bis who volunteered their time to as- sist with the relief effort in Houston. Chabad and One Mitzvah jointly orga- nized the effort. Litvin, director of Chabad of Ken- tucky, said the call for volunteers came as rabbis of Houston’s 12 Chabad cen- ters realized the damage, and fallout from it, were overwhelming them. Litivin said he got a call at 11 a.m. Tuesday, September 5, asking if he Rabbi Avrohom Litvin inspects a Torah scroll from a Houston nursing home that sustained moisture damage during the recent flooding caused by Hurricane Harvey. (photo could be in Houston by 7 p.m. that provided by Rabbi Avrohom Litvin) same day. He and his son made it by 11 p.m. But the most important thing they It turned out the family was from color or creed,” Litvin said. “It was The Litvins spent much of the next did, according to Litvin, was give moral Saudi Arabia. about people helping people.” 48 hours picking through damaged support to Houstonians as they picked Litvin met another man who flew The rabbis stayed at Aishel House, a homes, pulling out debris that may or up the pieces. to Houston from Hawaii with nothing kosher home away from home for pat- may not be salvageable. “All of their material lives, everything more than a bag of tools and a back- ents and their families seeking treat- At an Orthodox synagogue in the they had, were in piles in front of their pack of clothes to pitch in where he ment at Texas Medical Center. They re- Meyerland neighborhood of Houston, homes waiting to be thrown out,” Lit- could. ceived safety training from firefighters they helped fill a dumpster with prayer vin said. And he saw two teams of Mormons before they broke into 15 groups and books and other writings so damaged He compared the work to “visiting a helping Houstonians rip out their dry fanned out across the city to help. that they must be ritually buried. shivah house.” wall and floors before mold set in and Litvin said the experience was a stark At an art studio where six Torahs Everywhere they went, they heard ruin their possessions. reminder of the “frailty of life, noting from a Jewish nursing home were stories of moral fortitude, like that of With Charlottesville, and the hate it that everyone is just eight inches [of brought for safekeeping, they checked Arik and Ruth Sharon, an elderly cou- generated, still a fresh memory, Litvin water] away” from disaster. three scrolls with moisture damage, ple from Israel, and their daughter, said these stories showed him that the We all need each other,” he said. gauging whether they were still kosher who invited a family of nine into their country would still be OK. “We’re all in this together.” and could be used in worship services. house and out of the driving rain. “It wasn’t about Jews, it wasn’t about

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Jewish Federation OF LOUISVILLE CONNECT & MAKE A DIFFERENCE www.westerngalilee.org.il 6 Community Y SEPTEMBER 22, 2017 Y 2 TISHREI 5778 Dave Armstrong’s meeting with refuseniks would change his life One night in Moscow, September 12, ments – his work ingrad carrying prayer books, tallit, still worry whether they will be tak- 1978, Dave Armstrong, who was visit- to create a unified anything Jews behind the Iron Curtain en away because of who they are ing the Soviet Union with a delegation metro govern- needed to stay Jewish. or where their parents are from. of U.S. prosecuting attorneys, feigned ment, his firing But Armstrong was different. Born in Even American Jews still live in fear, illness to his hosts after a night at the of a controversial Arkansas, raised in Alabama and Indi- as they did recently in Charlottesville, opera and returned to his hotel. police chief over ana, he had no ethnic or religious ties Virgina, when white supremacists But he didn’t stay there. a racially charged to the Jewish world. posed not-so-veiled threats to the Beth One by one, members of the dele- incident, his cre- Yet he was a person who cared about Israel synagogue. gation, including the future mayor of ation of the Jeffer- other people. His record showed as It’s a terrible way to live. Armstrong Louisville, slipped away from the ho- son County Office much. He spoke up. understood that, and he tried to do tel and reassembled at the home of Dr. for Women while Since September marks the 49th an- something about it. Benjamin Levich, an internationally county chief ex- known physical chemist and founder Lee ecutive – barely of the discipline of physico-chemical anything was writ- hydrodynamics. Chottiner ten about that trip Levich was also a Jew and a refuse- to the Soviet Union, or the night he nik, one who applied in 1972 to go to slipped out of his hotel to meet Benja- Israel. Instead, Soviet authorities de- min Levich. moted him from his position at Mos- How many politicians today would cow University and made him a janitor. take that risk? For three hours, Armstrong and his Like the Soviet Union, the plight colleagues listened to Levich and 20 of Soviet Jews, including refuseniks to 25 other Jews who gathered at his – who only wanted to live as Jews in home. Israel or elsewhere in the West – is fad- “It was one of the most moving expe- ing from memory. Whole generations riences I have ever had,” Armstrong lat- of Jews are growing up who weren’t er told Community. “I had read about alive during the Cold War. Why should these wonderful courageous people, they remember what happened during and now I met them face to face.” that time? Armstrong returned to Louisville a It’s a memory, though, that ought to changed man. Though he never again be kept alive. visited the Soviet Union, he used his Many Jews, like me, recall rallying position as president of the National on the Mall in Washington, D.C., in District Attorneys of America to pro- 1985 while Soviet President Mikhail Dave Armstrong (right) seen here with then-Brooklyn District Attorney Eugene Gold as they visited a synagogue in mote the cause of refuseniks among his Gorbachev was visiting – hundreds of Tashkent. The photo appeared in the October 27, 1978, edition of Community. colleagues. thousands of us from across the coun- A long-time friend of Armstrong de- try, all demanding that the communist niversary of Armstrong’s trip to the So- Take some time during the High scribed him as “one of the most prom- leader let our people go. viet Union – and the first anniversary Holy Days to think about people living inent elected officials in the country Some, like me, also sat in a hotel of that journey since his death, it seems in the shadows. Consider their plight involved with Soviet Jewry,” someone room in Jerusalem in 1987 listening appropriate to shed some light on it, and what you can do to lessen to their who talked up the plight of the Soviet as an American Jew described how he to think back on that night he slipped hardship. For Dave Armstrong’s sake, if Jews to D.A.s everywhere he went. smuggled life-saving drugs into the So- away to meet Benjamin Levich. no one else’s. Armstrong died earlier this year, June viet Union, and how he referred to the Today, people still live their lives 15. While the news obituaries at the place as a “God-awful country.” at risk, both in the United States (Lee Chottiner is the interim editor of time were filled with his accomplish- Some traveled to Moscow or Len- and abroad. Too many individuals Community.)

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Annette Simon Sagerman’s Jewish wish she were here tonight to edit my Louisville legacy became firmly estab- speech for me.” lished on Sunday when two inaugural A six-year veteran of the Israeli army, awards bearing her name were pre- with service in the West Bank, Bena- sented during the Generation to Gen- bou, who has previously described her- eration Celebration at the Louisville self as an ambassador for Israel in Ken- Marriott East. tucky, promised, “I will keep fighting With more than 400 people watching, for Israel and this Jewish community.” most wearing stickers indicating the And Bittner, who spoke toward the number of generations their families end, pitched a fund-raising effort for have been in Louisville, Marsha Born- camp and J membership scholarships. stein (five generations here) accept- She said The J spent $125,000 on both ed the first Annette Simon Sagerman this past year, and it still wasn’t enough. L’dor V’dor Award, marking her years “The necessity is so great that some of service to The J. Also, Keren Bena- of the needs are not being met and bou, a relative newcomer to Louisville some of the families are being turned from Israel (10 years here) received the away,” Bittner said. “We have an op- Next Generation Annette Simon Sager- portunity this evening to keep Annette’s man Award. legacy alive, to make sure no one is The awards are intended as an en- turned away from our Jewish Commu- during legacy to Sagerman, recogniz- nity Center.” ing a J supporter with years of service Guests filled the dance floor following the August 27 Generation to Generation celebration. (photo by William Beasley) See SAGERMAN on page 10 at the same time as a newer, younger Speakers shared anecdotes about volunteer who will carry on the service. Sagerman that highlighted her wit and Benabou, who missed the chance humor. to meet Sagerman (she died in 2016 In one story, Sagerman calmed the at age 92), nevertheless described the nerves of an out-of-town mother who This Rosh HaShanah, award’s namesake as “feisty, persistent called her, concerned about her daugh- and dedicated to the JCC.” She, in turn, ter moving to Louisville. “We have ev- make a healthy New Year a reality promised to do what she can to make erything your daughter could want sure her own girls grow up to be “per- here,” Sagerman told her, “except for sistent, determined and feisty Jewish two things: her family and good rye for millions of Israelis. ladies.” bread.” Sagerman, known as “Aunt” because In accepting her award, Bornstein, a she was just that to so many Jewish J employee for 33 years, recounted her Louisvillians, devoted 65 years of her experiences as middle school camp di- life to the JCC, holding many positions rector, cultural arts director and her 20 in the organization, including her fa- years running the Jewish Film Festival. vorite, hospitality director. She left an She credited Sagerman for teaching indelible legacy at the center. her what she needed to know to run Sagerman’s niece, Jaye Bittner and these programs, right down to physi- her husband, Bob Bittner, present- cally setting up and folding the tables ed Bornstein and Benabou with their and chairs for events. awards, commissioned by their family “You can’t put it off on someone else. and designed by glass artist Mark Pay- You own it,” Bornstein said. “I only ton. SAVE THE DATE!

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The J is registering as AFMDA Midwest Region Jewish Louisville. 3175 Commercial Avenue, Suite 101 Please join us! Northbrook, IL 60062 Toll-Free 888.674.4871 l [email protected] -Matt www.afmda.org 8 Community Y SEPTEMBER 22, 2017 Y 2 TISHREI 5778 Conservative Judaism to thrive on meaning, not just membership By Rabbi Steven C. Wernick membership re- The third mentioned how his first in diversity, that is committed to life- Guest Columnist cruitment and re- trip to Israel was with the congrega- long Jewish growth, that is dedicated tention. Leaders tion and how he had become a lifelong to excellence, and that understands We are living at a moment of great always wanted learner as a result. that we are part of a great people, with disruption. We all sense it. We all expe- to know how to I challenged them. “If you want to at- a great tradition, that continues to this rience it. It impacts every aspect of our attract and re- tract and retain members,” I explained, very day to inspire us to life fulfillment lives, and Judaism is not immune. tain new mem- “then you need to talk more about and a better world. Changes in demography; declines bers. I observed a these stories and figure out how the USCJ’s new branding and messaging in synagogue membership, education- 90-minute board congregation enhances and expands is designed to more clearly communi- al fluency and connection; the rise of meeting that had the key moments of people’s lives and cate this vision, mission and values to the “nones” (Jews who identify with no just four agenda functions as a catalyst for their pas- our network of almost 600 kehillot and religion); a weakening of the bonds to items: a financial sions through Judaism.” to those in the Jewish world who are Israel; intermarriage and more are all Rabbi Steven C. Wernick matter in the reli- In other words, it’s about purpose, seeking meaning, connection and shlei- signs of this moment of disruption. gious school, a ca- not program. It’s about meaning, not mut (wholeness) in this way. The institutions we built to sustain sino night, a parent’s night out and the membership. Our new brand is focused on this and nurture Jewish life are crumbling annual dinner-dance fundraiser. At USCJ, we know that what all thriv- collective striving for meaning, which while a new Jewish future, one that is At 9 p.m., following 90 minutes of ing kehillot (sacred communities inside is why we decided on the tagline, “Seek not yet fully defined, is emerging. frontal committee reports, it was my and outside the walls of a synagogue) meaning together.” We understand that Much has been said about the state turn to teach this board about member- share is intentionality around Jew- no one person or institution has all the of 21st century Jewry. Ultimately, we ship. I decided to throw aside my fancy ish relevancy and relationship. When answers or all the resources necessary are all essentially asking the same PowerPoint. Instead, I asked for three planning their year, they don’t ask to succeed alone. question: How do we navigate a rapid- people to share an experience that in- what programs they need to drive peo- Our mission is to partner with con- ly changing world in an authentic way? spired them to sit at the board table. ple into the synagogue. They ask what gregations and other organizations to In his book, Leading from the Emerg- One person shared how his daughter questions and challenges their people understand the profound nature of the ing Future, Otto Scharmer argues that stood under the huppah the week be- are struggling with and how they can disruption of our time and to develop our response “requires us to shift the fore and what it meant to be surround- be a source of connection and mean- strategies to meet the needs of the cur- inner place from which we operate. It ed by a community that had shared in ing. rent and emerging Jewish future. requires us to suspend our judgments, his family’s life journey. In this time of great disruption, our This Rosh Hashanah, we begin not redirect our attention, let go of the Another spoke about how her son focus must shift from structures to val- only a new year, but also a new age. past, lean into the future that wants to died 20 years earlier in a car accident. ues. An authentic and dynamic Juda- emerge through us, and let it come.” She teared up as she described how the ism is rooted in the wisdom gained at (Rabbi Steven C. Wernick is the chief ex- During the beginning of my tenure at community literally helped her to get the intersection of heritage and prog- ecutive officer of the United Synagogue the USCJ, I would often be invited to out of bed in the morning and continue ress. It is a Judaism that thrives in the of Conservative Judaism.) speak to congregational boards about living. tension of old and new, that finds unity Letters Anshei Sfard synagogue is worth saving from the wrecking ball I was born and raised in Louisville. isville. project that will most likely be too ex- social media. Tell anyone who will lis- I grew up going to the JCC and visit- I do not believe this building should pensive for the people that currently ten, and maybe together, this symbol ing the beautiful Anshei Sfard syna- be torn down. It has historical, archi- live in the area. of Judaism’s impact on Louisville will gogue on holidays and Hebrew School tectural, artistic, religious, and person- We are at a time in our country when stand another day. field trips. My grandfather and father al significance and a building like this the heart and soul of the Jewish people attended services at Anshei Sfard for should be preserved for posterity. I am is being attacked. It is in these times Ellie Baker much of my father’s young life. An- not suggesting that it needs to remain that we need to ensure safe spaces Louisville shei Sfard always remained a beacon a synagogue; I simply believe it should exist, not tear them down. As hateful of faith in this community and the last remain intact for future generations to men and women fight to preserve our remaining symbol of Jewish Orthodoxy visit or view. nation’s most terrible pieces of history, in Louisville. I am not completely sure what can be someone needs to be there to fight for Third visit The building on Dutchmans Lane done to help, but we need to do some- the best. may not have been the first building for thing. We cannot sit idly by as the his- If you agree that the destruction An article about Yael Dayan (“Yael Anshei Sfard, but it has been its home tory of our city, our community, and of our history cannot go unstopped, Dayan – daughter of Moshe Dayan for the past 60 years and it has had an the Jewish people is ripped away to please speak up. Write to your con- – to speak here,” June 23) said it impact on numerous lives across Lou- make room for another development gressmen. Write to the mayor, post on was not her first visit to Louisville, she had been at the Temple in the early ’90s. Before that, she spoke at AJ around 1970 for a fundraiser. So this is her third visit to Louis- ville.

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS Anti-Semitism is on the rise. This is of Heather Hey- but each incident is different. Board Chair no secret. er, murdered for One important development came Jon Fleischaker The Anti-Defamation League has re- having the au- out of a recent incident at North Old- ported an 86-percent spike in incidents dacity to stand ham High School. After a swastika was JCL SENIOR STAFF for the first three months of 2017 alone. up against hatred found drawn on a car in the parking They include everything from swasti- and bigotry. lot, the school administration notified President & Chief Executive Officer Sara Wagner kas drawn on school desks to physical There have not all parents, telling them there was no violence and threats against Jewish in- been many an- tolerance for something like this. Stu- Vice President of Philanthropy stitutions. ti-Semitic inci- dent leaders felt empowered to turn Stacy Gordon-Funk This all culminated in a violent dents in greater the issue into a teachable moment. (I Vice President and Chief Financial Officer march in Charlottesville, Virginia, Louisville, but have been in touch with the principal Ed Hickerson which saw the largest gathering of they do happen and have offered the full support and neo-Nazis, white supremacists, and Matt here. resources of the JCRC). Senior Director of Marketing, KKK members in recent memory. Part Recently, I have So there are solutions to anti-Semi- Communications & Engagement Goldberg Shayne Brill of the rally took place during Shabbat. dealt with swasti- tism, however small. Members of Congregation Beth Israel ka graffiti, general negative comments People of good will are the clear ma- were forced to leave by a back door, about Jews from other students, and jority in this country, and our demon- Tax deductible contributions may be sent to Community, 3600 Dutchmans Lane, Louisville, KY 40205 and their Torah scrolls were hidden for praise for Hitler from a student in a strated display of intolerance for in- fear of an attack on the synagogue. classroom. I have dealt with more inci- tolerance is an effective and proper This happened in the United States dents in the last few months than in the response to all forms of hatred. … in 2017! previous five years. What happened at this rally was vi- Parents sometimes ask me what (Matt Goldberg is president of the Jew- © 2017 JEWISH COMMUNITY OF LOUISVILLE, INC. olent and vile, and we mourn the loss schools can do about anti-Semitism, ish Community Relations Council.) 10 Community Y SEPTEMBER 22, 2017 Y 2 TISHREI 5778

The Genera- sored by Heaven Hill. Chair Cover Ex- gether and reminisce with old friends tion to Genera- perts donated the chair covers which and joy at seeing so many generations Sagerman tion Celebration contributed to the beautiful décor represented at one event. continued from page 7 was co-chaired for the evening. Visit jewishlouisville. Bittner quipped that her aunt would by Bob & Mar- org/generation for a list of committee Before dancing began, the program have brushed aside the decision to gie Kohn, Jaye & members and sponsors. wrapped up with a video chronicling honor her. Bob Bittner and Over 25 percent of The J’s camp and the history of The J and introducing “My aunt would have said, ‘The peo- Jodi Halpern. membership scholarships have been JTomorrow! ple paid too much to hear about me; Lead sponsors for funded through the work of the event The project to construct a new Jew- the JCC staff has better things to do; the event includ- committee and the generosity of at- ish community center at the current Jaye could have worn a dress and it ed KentuckyOne tendees and sponsors. It wasn’t just a Dutchmans Lane location and provide was totally unnecessary.’ Bittner said. Health, Stock successful fundraiser, it was a lovely programming at the Standard Club lo- However, “I could not have picked Annette Simon Sagerman Yards Bank & evening filled with nostalgia and hope cation off Highway 22 is progressing, more qualified award winners,” she Trust, FMS, Bing- for the future. Feedback from the said President & C.E.O., Sara Klein added, “and this L’dor V’dor event that ham Greenebaum Doll, and Isaacs & event has been overwhelmingly posi- Wagner. brought all ages together is truly the Isaacs. The delicious specialty cocktail tive. Attendees have expressed their ap- She promised more news in the way I want my life and legacy to be re- and other spirits were generously spon- preciation for the opportunity to get to- months to come. membered.’”

Brooklyn Orthodox synagogue hires woman as spiritual leader

By JTA she have the authority to rule on mat- a student set to graduate in 2020. ish organizations in Northern Califor- ters of Jewish law. A news release Tues- The first woman spirtual leader to nia. In 2013, she was fired from serving A modern Orthodox congregation day from the synagogue said Kohane graduate from the yeshiva, Rabba Sara as director of the San Francisco fed- in Brooklyn has hired a woman as its will host community events and serve Hurwitz, uses a feminized version of eration’s Israel center after writing an spiritual leader, the latest in a handful as a “teacher and spiritual guide.” the title “rabbi.” essay criticizing the Jewish communi- of Orthodox congregations to cross the “Michal has all the essential qualities Since its founding in 2009, the New ty’s focus on young adult engagement. gender line seeking a clergy person. necessary for successful spiritual lead- York City school has drawn controver- In parallel to Yeshivat Maharat, she is Prospect Heights Shul, a congrega- ership: she combines knowledge of To- sy. Although its graduates eschew the pursuing a doctorate in organizational tion in the neighborhood of the same rah, passion for Yiddishkeit (Judaism), title “rabbi,” the Orthodox Union has psychology. name, has hired Michal Kohane as its and extreme sensitivity to others,” Katz ruled that women cannot serve as cler- “Combining Jewish learning and interim spiritual leader to serve under said in a news release gy and has asked women serving in community work has been central to Senior Rabbi Ysoscher Katz. Her title, As of May, four Orthodox congrega- clergy roles to change their titles. The my life since very early on,” Kohane rosh kehila, translates in English to tions in the United States employed Rabbinical Council of America also op- said in the news release. “And I’m ex- “head of the community.” women as clergy. All are graduates of poses women serving as clergy. tremely honored and excited to begin Because the synagogue is Orthodox, Yeshivat Maharat, a liberal Orthodox Prior to entering Yeshivat Maharat, the New Year as Rosh Kehila of this vi- Kohane will not lead services, nor will seminary for women, where Kohane is Kohane worked in various roles at Jew- brant shul.”

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COMMUNITY ADS BRING RESULTS SEPTEMBER 22, 2017 Y 2 TISHREI 5778 Y Community 11 In 5778, be among those who rush to say ‘Hineini,’ rabbi says By Rabbi Nadia Siritsky was not a trade unionist. tal. It is my hope them as non-Jews. For Community Then they came for the Jews, and I did and prayer that I hope that each person whose life is not speak out – because of their positively impacted by a Jewish person As we begin the High Holy Day sea- because I was not a Jew. experiences, they or Jewish organization will become an son, it is a time to reflect on the year Then they came for me – and there gain a new appre- advocate, and speak up when they hear that has passed. In what ways did we was no one left to speak for me ciation for Juda- anti-Semitism. Hopefully, they will de- live up to our expectations? In what ism, even if they velop a questioning attitude toward ways did we fail? What do we regret? Is As we reflect upon the year that has still do not know other prejudices as well. there anger or pain in our hearts that passed, in what ways have we failed to much about the Recently, the Jewish Heritage Fund we can release before a new year be- speak up? Our mandate as Jews, is to faith. for Excellence announced that it had gins? Do we feel satisfied by the ways do “tikkun olam” – to heal and repair I am proud of received an additional $150 million we are using the gift of time that we the world. What can we do this coming Jewish Hospi- dollars from Catholic Health Initia- have been given? What can we do to year that will make a difference? Rabbi Nadia tal’s commitment tives, as part of the transitions that are make right the wrongs for which we Specifically, as Jews, the responsibil- Siritsky to tikkun olam, planned for the KentuckyOne Health are responsible? In what ways does be- ity to address rising levels of anti-Sem- which is reflected Louisville market facilities, including ing responsible mean response-able? itism is also a call to speak to other in our care for the underserved. Many the sale of Jewish Hospital to a new These are all important questions forms of prejudice and stigma that we of our patients have no health insur- owner that will hopefully continue to for us to ask … as individuals, and as may encounter. When we are a witness, ance and no personal resources, yet we support our expanded mission to care a community. As we prepare to recite and we do not speak up, we become treat them with the exact same rever- for all those in need. I give thanks for prayers delineating “our alphabet of complicit. ence that we treat for those who do. these additional funds, which will be woe” and asking for forgiveness for Personally, as a child of a Holocaust Every day, we try to live out our Jewish used to provide additional resources to the sin of xenophobia and intolerance, survivor, I have felt particularly called values – as do the other Jewish organi- support tikkun olam in our communi- we are called to ask this very question: to fight anti-Semitism along with every zations in our city. ty. In what ways does being responsible other “ism” that I encounter. I believe that each of these encoun- In 5778, may each of us be blessed mean being response-able? How have I am grateful for my unique role at ters that we, as a Jewish community, with health and hope, courage and joy. we failed to respond to intolerance and Jewish Hospital, and for working with- have with the world at large demon- May this year give us more opportuni- prejudice? in a larger Catholic health care setting, strates our integrity and goes a long ties to partner with the Source of Cre- Sadly, this past year, we have seen a to provide education and awareness way toward preventing anti-Semitism. ation in the ongoing sacred work of tik- resurgence of hatred and intolerance about the Jewish tradition to individu- Too often, prejudice stems from igno- kun olam. May we learn from all that around the world. For many of us, we als who may never have met a rabbi, or rance, specifically, a lack of personal came before us, and may this wisdom may find ourselves remembering the even a Jew, before. experience with a group. We are all am- lead us to continue to improve our abil- poem by Pastor Martin Niemoller: It is a profound privilege and oppor- bassadors to the world at large. ity to respond to the Eternal One’s call tunity to support the healing encoun- I am always touched by the numbers to each of us, with the word: “Hineini” First they came for the socialists, and ters of our Jewish Hospital patients, of responses I receive from individuals (Here I am). I did not speak out –because I was not many of whom may have no knowl- who read one of my Shabbat Shalom a socialist. edge or understanding of Judaism, but emails; they share with me how sur- (Rabbi Nadia Siritsky is vice president Then they came for the trade union- for the life-saving and compassionate prised they are that a reflection, based of mission at KentuckyOne Hleath.) ists, and I did not speak out – because I care that they receive at our hospi- in Jewish tradition, was meaningful to

D’VAR TORAH The Louisville Vaad HaKashruth Presents a Like leaves on a tree, a dan- KOSHER DINNER gerous gale is blowing us away Honoring Jack Czerkiewicz and By Rabbi Laura Metzger flecting our inner For Community animosity and Discussing the Future of the Community Mikvah when we see an- Leaves are drifting down. Brown, ger, evil and ha- Come join us in curled from edge to spine and letting tred, it calls up go of their grasp on the twigs to fall our own. These, earthward, they seem to be hurrying too, are enemies. THE SKYLIght ROOM to get out of the way before the gale These are the very at blows. enemies that this If they drop gently, they land nearby. season of intro- the POINTE The wind might pick them up and re- spection calls us 1205 E. Washington Street distribute them, but they’ll stay close to to find, face down their tree source. If the wind picks up, Rabbi Laura Metzger and vanquish. they’ll blow fast and far. I’ll call them Sunday, October 15 at 6:00 pm I can’t help wondering what gale our demons – assumptions about Limited Seating RSVP by Oct. 2nd imposes its influence on the leaves of righteousness and otherness, fear of this elm tree, what wind is gathering to the other, disgust that becomes a wall force the leaves into exile. I can’t help blocking compassion, compassion that Menu will include your choice of Entrée: seeing it as a reflection of a mental fails to hold evil accountable. As we Brisket with Smoked Bourbon Pepper Coffee Rub $ 50 state of dissatisfaction, of fear. I won- pray the prayers begging forgiveness, der if it’s hatred and hatred of hatred. tracing our own failings through lists Spicy Pastrami Rubbed or Citrus Rubbed Chicken $ 45 Above all, perhaps it’s worry, worry of sins, we face our weaknesses. This is Roasted Eggplant Stuffed with Ratatouille $ 35 that this is not the place we want it to the beginning of redemption, when we Bazargan Fall Salad Roasted Vegetables on a bed of White Rice be, regardless of who we are and what face and admit the ugliness we carry. Dinner Rolls w/ Margarine Iced Tea & Water we wanted, fear that we’re not wanted Only when we acknowledge it can we Fudge Brownie w/Fresh Berries and that we can’t have what we need. I begin to rub it away. sense it as distrust of anyone who dis- Following Parashat Ki Tetsei come All prices include sales tax and gratuity agrees on any topic. Do leaves experi- passages about entering the land of ence themselves as us vs. them, each of promise. This is where we are, this Send reservation along with payment to: us sure we’re on the side of righteous- month, facing our demons and pre- Louisville Vaad HaKashruth ness and they are the enemy? paring to enter a time of holiness. The P.O. Box 5362 Yes, I’m projecting. The leaves are path begins in facing the demons with- Louisville, KY 40255-0362 leaves, which every fall let go and drift. in, and then facing them down so we Please include total attending along with specific choice of entrée There is, nonetheless, a strong sense can rise. that a dangerous gale is brewing, and L’shanah tovah, may you embark on Any questions contact the Vaad Office at (502) 451-3122 ext. 0 or Jack Czerkiewicz (502) 777-4331 it’s brewing just now as we turn to- a year of blessing. wards the New Year and our inner (Rabbi Laura Metzger lives in Louis- Kosher Catering provided by The Catering Company selves. ville.) The Torah reading with which Sep- tember begins, Parashat Ki Tetsei, (Shabbat and High Holy Day candles opens, “When you go out into battle should be lit on the following nights: against your enemies….” I’d like to September 1, 7:53; September 8, 7:42; ADVERTISE IN COMMUNITY suggest, especially now, that enemies September 15, 7:31; September 20, are not only out there, but that when 7:23; September 22, 7:20; September we see animosity in the other; it’s re- 29, 7:09.) 502-418-5845 12 Community Y SEPTEMBER 22, 2017 Y 2 TISHREI 5778 PICTURE THIS: GENERATION TO GENERATION

More than 400 people turned out at the August 27 Generation to Generation Celebration to mark the legacy of Annette Simon Sagerman and to celebrate generations of their own families in Jewish Louisville. Marsha Bornstein and Keren Benabou were honored with awards named for Sagerman, and the guests saw a video touting the future Jewish Community Center before hitting the dance floor. (photos by William Beasley, Shayne Brill and Ben Goldenberg) SEPTEMBER 22, 2017 Y 2 TISHREI 5778 Y Community 13 PICTURE THIS: GENERATION TO GENERATION 14 Community Y SEPTEMBER 22, 2017 Y 2 TISHREI 5778 NEWS & NEWSMAKERS Cleveland Jewish lead- serving clients nationwide. Orchestra makes its read spend time reading to “their” dog She manages and oversees Bruns- in a quiet and non-judgmental environ- er to kick off Campaign wick’s key business development, cli- first album in 30 years ment. Michelle Hirsch, co-chair designate ent relationships and overall business Teddy Abrams, music director con- Contact Elaine Weisberg, vice-presi- of Jewish Federations of North Amer- operations. ductor of the Louisville Orchestra, dent of Paws with Purpose at 502-608- ica’s National Young Leadership Cabi- Jerry and Madeline Abramson and leads the ensemble in a new recording 1971 or 502-458-7007 for more infor- net, will be the feature speaker at the Ariel and Faina Kronenberg are this – the first from this orchestra in nearly mation. Jewish Federation of Louisville’s Annu- year’s campaign co-chairs. For more 30 years. al Campaign Kick-Off, Sunday, Octo- information, contact Julie Hollander, All In, as the album is titled, will be ber 29, at The J. director of women’s philanthropy and released on Decca Gold on September Jewish educators hone Hirsch will share her personal story outreach, at 502-238-2796 or jholland- 22. It features a new work composed skills at conference about her involvement in the Cleveland [email protected]. by Abrams, “Unified Field,’ as well as Seven Jewish educators, represent- Jewish community. Aaron Copland’s Clarinet Concerto ing the three supplemental religious This past sum- with Abrams as soloist schools in Louisville, attended New mer Hirsch be- Sobel-Berlow joins Chanteuse Storm Large joins Abrams CAJE8 at St. Mary’s College in Moraga, came the young- Emerging Leaders and the orchestra for three songs: a California, from August 6-9. est person to Lisa Sobel-Berlow, engagement and Cole Porter classic, one of her own JHFE awarded a grant, which en- have co-chaired digital media coordinator for the Jew- original works, and a song by Abrams. abled the educators to take advantage the Young Lead- ish Family & Career Services, has been “We have se- of the conference and develop their ership Cabinet accepted into the September 2017 class lected works that skills. – the premier of the Young Professionals Around deliberately join Sarah Harlan, principal at The Tem- leadership philan- Louisville Emerging Leaders Program. styles of music ple Religious School and the High thropic program The program, now in its fifth year, in a pluralistic School of Jewish Studies (HSJS), for Jewish men addresses specific leadership develop- – or American wrote the grant application to include and women ages ment needs of young professionals in – way,” Abrams teachers and administrators from The Michelle Hirsch 30-45 across the the Louisville community. said in a prepared Temple, LBSY, and HSJS. The Louis- U.S. and Canada. During the next three months, So- statement. “The ville contingent included Matthew Der- Hirsch also sits on the Executive Board bel-Berlow and 19 other participants strength of our renbacher, Barb Fabricant, Sarah Har- of The Jewish Federation of Cleveland, will engage in structured exercises and country’s art is lan, Susan Jaffe, Elana Levitz, Bonnie serving as a campaign vice chair. She assessments to improve awareness both its great di- McCullagh and Bev Weinberg. has previously chaired Young Lead- about themselves and others. They also Teddy Abrams versity of expres- CAJE8 offered more than 150 work- ership and co-chaired the Women’s will interact with community leaders. sion and our rela- shops. Mussar, music, technology, Tal- Philanthropy Outreach & Engagement Class participants will develop a tionship with populism – the music of mud, welcoming interfaith families and Lion of Judah. clear understanding of their purpose, the people. The works in this collection and Jewish adolescence were among Hirsh is a member of the executive values and strengths to aid in their goal all relate to American populism and the topics. boards of Cleveland’s Jewish Family of being a more effective leader. iconoclasm (sometimes one and the The conference also included eve- Services, ORT, The Joseph & Florence “I am thrilled to be participating in same) as a central theme.” nings of music, dance and other enter- Mandel Jewish Day School, and Uni- this prestigious program over the next Vocalist Storm Large, who has col- taining programming. versity Hospitals MacDonald Women’s few months,” Sobel-Berlow said in a laborated frequently with Abrams CAJE stands for Conference on Hospital Leadership Council. Profes- prepared statement. “I know that it will and the Louisville Orchestra, is a mu- American Jewish Educators. New sionally, she is senior vice president of add much value to the work I do with- sician, actor, playwright, and author. CAJE grew out of the original organi- Brunswick Companies, the third-gen- in the Jewish community and will be a She has performed with Pink Martini, zation of the same name, which was eration family-owned insurance and chance for me to grow as a leader. and appeared with the San Francisco founded in 1976, but went out of exis- risk management consulting firm Symphony, Pittsburgh Symphony, and tence after 32 years. made her Carnegie Debut singing Kurt The organization facilitates interac- Weill’s “Seven Deadly Sins” with the tion between new and seasoned edu- Detroit Symphony, which she also per- cators, and the exchange of ideas and formed with the Louisville Orchestra methods. in 2014 During the conference at St. Mary’s, In addition to the Louisville, Abrams the Louisville group met Jewish educa- is the music director and conductor tors from around the country, learning of the Britt Orchestra in Oregon. He from their successes and challenges. promotes interdisciplinary collabora- Several of the participants had their tion with organizations including the own connections to Louisville. Louisville Ballet, the Center for Inter- faith Relations, Oregon Shakespeare Festival, the Speed Art Museum and Jordan Price gets kids the Folger Shakespeare Library. to ‘talk like a pirate’ Jordan Price participated in Long John Silver’s “Talk Like a Pirate Day,” Paws with Purpose Tuesday September 19. named ‘Fan Favorite’ In a series of social media videos, Paws with Purpose is the 2017 Fan Price, a Louisville actor, director, dra- Favorite in the Inc. credible Awards ma teacher and featured CenterStage competition. performer, got some tiny buccaneers Founded in 2003 by a group of volun- ready for the pirate-themed holiday. teers, Paws with Purpose is a local non- The videos feature three local kids ANTI-SEMITISM AFTER demonstrating how to get a treat by profit organization dedicated to pro- viding highly trained assistance dogs, talking like a pirate in return for a Deep free of charge, as partners to children Fried Twinkie. CHARLOTTESVILLE Price currently and adults with mobility disabilities, PTSD, Autism or other special needs. teaches drama at Upon completing two years of inten- Lincoln Elemen- MONDAY, SEPT. 25 sive training, prior to placement, each tary Performing dog is valued at over $20,000. Arts School in 5:30-6:30 p.m. “These dogs provide comfort and downtown Louis- companionship, help break down so- ville. He has ap- At The J | Free cial barriers and perform many skilled peared in local, tasks which help their partners lead regional and na- more independent lives,” board Pres- tional commer- The events in Charlottesville were a stark reminder ident Sheilah Abramson-Miles said in cials and stages that anti-Semitism and racism is thriving once a prepared statement. “Our puppies in Jordan Price across the coun- training and our therapy dogs make try. Most recently, again. Anita Gray, the regional director of the Anti- presentations to schools and other civ- he took the helm as director with New Defamation League, will speak about the recent ic groups upon request to educate the Albany River Stage’s production of community on the profound difference THE SCHOOL of ROCK. dramatic rise in anti-Semitic activity, how the ADL a service dog can make to a person Long John Silver’s borrowed pieces monitors these groups and what we can do to with a disability.” for the pirate costume from Louisville’s confront this hatred. Abramson-Miles said the organiza- Frazier History Museum to make the tion partners with several schools in videos more authentic. Price’s videos can be streamed at TO REGISTER the area for a Read to the Dog program, Jewish Federation where children who are struggling to Long John Silver’s social media on OF LOUISVILLE visit jewishlouisville.org/anti-semitism or Twitter, Facebook or Instagram. contact Matt Goldberg at 502-238-2707. SEPTEMBER 22, 2017 Y 2 TISHREI 5778 Y Community 15 YOM KIPPUR ‘Mameh, Mameh’: Service leader recalls moving Yom Kippur story By Moshe Ben-David before. I assumed that he was so emo- to Auschwitz,” he said. “Mameh and I lay….” He choked slightly, “I am again For Community tional because he just lost his mother. managed to hide for a few months, but little Shmuli, who lost his mameh. At the end of the day, I was about to finally we were caught and sent to the Even though it has been many years.” In every language in the world, the join the congregants in the auditori- death camp. Before we were separated, His voice trailed off, “I still miss ma- warmest, most comforting and sooth- um to break the fast, when that man Mameh told me, ‘Shmuli, you look old- meh very much.” ing word is mother. approached me, introduced himself as er than you are. Tell them that you are Due to the difference of the time be- In 1992, I was engaged as a cantor Sam and thanked me for the service. I 16, so you will survive. One more thing, tween the United States and Israel, I for the high holidays by a small congre- told him that I didn’t think I had seen tomorrow is Yom Kippur. It’s the first waited until it was morning there, then gation in Texas. They had a rabbi, but him during the previous services. one since you became a bar mitzvah. I called. “Boker tov, Ima,” I said when the congregants felt that, for the High He stared at me for a few seconds. Don’t forget to fast.’ The next day, Ma- my mother picked up the phone. Holidays, they wanted more than just a Then he said, “I never go to synagogue meh was no more. “Is that you?” she asked concerned. lay member of the congregation in or- except for Yom Kippur.” “You see, Cantor,” he intoned, “Yom “Is everything O.K.? You just called me der to enhance the services. He did not utter these words con- Kippur’s Yizkor is also Mameh’s Yahrt- before Yom Kippur.” On Yom Kippur, during the Yizkor frontationally, rather he stated them in zeit, so I come to say the Kaddish to “Everything is fine, ima,” I said. I just service, as I was chanting the moving a matter of fact way. honor her memory and I also fast to missed you and I wanted to hear your El Molay Rachamim, I heard sobbing There was sadness in his voice. He keep her last request.” voice.” from the corner of the sixth row. It was piqued my curiosity. I asked him if we Sam paused for a while as we both Ten months later, my ima passed a man in his 60s, who kept whispering, could go outside and talk. That’s when stood there in silence. “As you can see, away. Even though it’s been many “Mameh, Mameh.” Sam told me his story. I am a big man and people will tell years, I still miss her, miss her a lot. After the two days of Rosh Hashanah “In March of 1944, the Germans en- you that Sam can be a pretty tough and Kol Nidre eve, I recognized most tered Hungary and in May started as- businessman,” he said, “but on Yom (Moshe Ben-David lives in Louisville.) of the people. I hadn’t seen this man sembling the Jews and shipping them Kippur, during the chanting of El Mo- How Jews around the world will break this year’s Yom Kippur fast By Gabe Friedman Harira is a Moroccan soup that usu- named Pesce al ‘Ebraica (Fish, Jewish quickly when hungry. JTA ally includes chickpeas, lentils, rice or Style), is often served during the High noodles, egg, tomatoes and a variety Holidays. The recipe takes basically Bulgaria As American Jews file out of Yom of other vegetables – and, sometimes, any white-fleshed fish, such as white- Melon seeds don’t sound like the ide- Kippur services, they may be thinking meat. It is an interfaith recipe: Sephar- fish or halibut, and cooks it with honey, al ingredient for making a tasty milk of new and intresting ways to break the dic Jews make it for Yom Kippur, Mus- raisins and pine nuts. drink. But pepitada, a common Yom fast. lims make it during Ramadan. During Kippur drink for Sephardic Jews in Want to switch things up a little the break-fast meal, some Moroccan Greece Bulgaria – once the home to as many this year? Here are some recipes to Jews also like to down it with sweet tea Greeks also cook an array of dishes as 50,000 Jews – as well as in Turkey try. And see the online story at jta. or liquor. on Yom Kippur, but one that is espe- and Greece, is just that: a milk made org/2017/09/13/life-religion/how- cially calming for the empty stomach from the seeds of all kinds of melons jews-around-the-world-break-the- Italy is Avgolemono, an egg and lemon soup. often mixed with vanilla flavor. It acts yom-kippur-fast for recipes. Italian Jews have a slew of Yom Since it only consists of a few key in- as a calming and filling post-fast elixir. Kippur break-fast staples in their rep- gredients, it’s an easy meal to whip up Morocco ertoire. One fish dish, appropriately

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Cultivating trusted relationships with individuals, businesses and professionals since 1956. 16 Community Y SEPTEMBER 22, 2017 Y 2 TISHREI 5778 SUKKOT Sukkot-Simchat Torah times for area congregations The following are the Sukkot and Sat., Oct. 7, Shabbat Chol HaMoed Simchat Torah schedules for Adath Je- 9:30 a.m., morning service shurun and Temple Shalom. Their ser- 12:30 p.m., afternoon service vice times were unintentionally omit- 8 p.m., Havdalah & open house, Wolk’s ted from the Service Times listing in Sukkah the August Community. 8:05 p.m., Havdalah Wed., Oct. 11, Hoshanah Rabbah Adath Jeshurun 5:45 p.m., Erev Shemini Atzeret service 2401 Woodbourne Ave., 502-451-5359 6:51 p.m., candles Thurs., Oct. 5, Sukkot, first day Thurs., Oct. 12, Shemini Atzeret 9:30 a.m., service 9:30 a.m., morning service & Yizkor Fri., Oct. 6, Sukkot, second day 5:45 p.m, Mincha 9:30 a.m., service 6:15 Simchat Torah dinner/celebration 6:30 p.m., adult dinner 7:58 p.m., candles Thurs., Oct. 12, Shemini Atzeret Fri., Oct. 13, Simchat Torah 9:30 a.m., service and Yizkor 9:30 a.m., morning service 6 p.m., Simchat Torah family program 6 p.m. Kabbalat Shabbat & apple dipping 6:48 p.m., candles Fri., Oct. 13, Simchat Torah 9:30 a.m., service The Temple Anshei Sfard 5101 U.S. Highway 42, 502-423-1818 3700 Dutchmans Lane, 502-451-3122 Fri., Oct. 6, Sukkot, second day Around 10:30 a.m., dancing for Sim- Thur., Oct. 5, Sukkot Fri., Sept. 29, Erev Yom Kippur/ 9 a.m., Shacharit chat Torah 10:30 a.m., morning service Kol Nidrei 6:50 p.m., Mincha, followed by Maariv 6:45 p.m., Mincha, followed by Maariv Thur., Oct. 12, Sukkot 7 a.m., Shacharit 6:59 p.m. candle lighting for Shabbat 6:49 p.m., candle lighting 10:30 a.m., Yizkor Service 7 p.m., Kol Nidrei, followed by rabbi’s Sat., Oct. 7, Shabbat Sat., Oct. 14, Sukkot Fri., Oct. 13, Simchat Torah & sermon & Maariv 9 a.m., Shacharit 9 a.m., Shacharit Shabbat 7:10 p.m., candle lighting 6:50 p.m., Mincha 6:40 p.m., Mincha 6 p.m., service Sat., Sept. 30, Yom Kippur Wed., Oct. 11, Hoshanah Rabbah 9 a.m., Shacharit 7 a.m., Shacharit Keneseth Israel Temple Shalom Noon, rabbi’s sermon followed by Yiz- 6:52 a.m., candle lighting 2530 Taylorsville Road, 502-451-5359 4615 Lowe Road, 502-458-4739 kor & Mussaf 6:55 p.m., Mincha, followed by Maariv Wed., Oct. 4, Erev Sukkot Wed., Oct. 4, Erev Sukkot 5:45 p.m., Mincha Thurs., Oct. 12, Shemini Atzeret 6:45 p.m., candles 6:30 p.m., service 7 p.m., Neilah 9 a.m., Shacharit 7:10 p.m., Erev Sukkot service Fri., October 6, Shabbat 8:07 p.m., fast ends Around 11 a.m., rabbi’s speech, fol- Thurs., Oct. 5, Sukkot, first day 6:30 p.m., service Wed., Oct. 4, Sukkot, first night lowed by Yizkor 9:30 a.m., morning service Wed., Oct. 11, Yizkor 7 p.m., Mincha, followed by Maariv 6:45 p.m., Mincha 5:45 p.m., afternoon service 10:30 a.m., service 7:02 9.m., candle lighting 7:48 p.m. candle lighting 7:41 p.m., candles Fri., Oct. 13, Shabbat & Simchat Thurs., Oct. 5, Sukkot, first day Around 8 p.m., dancing for Simchat Fri., Oct. 6, Sukkot, second day Torah 9 a.m., Shacharit Torah 9:30 a.m., morning service 6:30 p.m., service 6:50 p.m., Mincha, followed by Maariv Fri., Oct. 13, Simchat Torah 6 p.m., Kabbalat Shabbat 7:58 p.m., light candles 9 a.m., Shacharit 6:58 p.m., candle lighting

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t The Jewish Community Center (Kitchen) t The J Outdoor Café (Dive -n- Dine) t KentuckyOne Health Jewish Hospital (kosher kitchen only) t The Arctic Scoop: 841 S. Hurstbourne Pkwy. (They have pareve options and are available for any occasion at any off-site venue)

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18 Community Y SEPTEMBER 22, 2017 Y 2 TISHREI 5778 PICTURE THIS: CONNECTING WITH NATURE

The first Women’s Philanthropy event of the year, Connecting with Nature, was held Friday, September 15, at Turkey Run Park at the Parklands. The day was spent hiking, practicing yoga and enjoying a locally sourced lunch. Debbie Friedman, Susan Rudy and Ann Zimmerman co-chaired the event. (photos by Tara Cocco) SEPTEMBER 22, 2017 Y 2 TISHREI 5778 Y Community 19 Arts ‘Angels in America’ resonates with Jewish themes 25 years since premiere By Ranen Omer-Sherman At a time in which we witness the For Community complete erosion of any notion of the common good in this country, it is hard Twenty-five years since its premiere to imagine a more timely and urgent in San Francisco, Tony Kushner’s An- revival. Few dramas have ever placed gels in America still seems particularly the notions of nation and individual welcome. moral progress – Tikkun – so front and The play, which the Actor’s Theatre center. in Louisville is about to reprise, has In Kushner’s rendering of Jewish never seemed more morally relevant. characters, survival at any price is sim- For those who have never seen it, this ply not a part of the Jewish bargain. is a wonderful opportunity to see one His creative vision is informed by Deu- of the greatest masterpieces of the teronomy’s vision of “Justice, justice American stage. shalt thou pursue, that thou mayest For those unfamiliar with it, Kush- live” (16:20), which may depend on the ner’s drama explores the crisis of AIDS notion that it is a moral imperative not during the Reagan years, but it only A scene from “Angels in America” (photo provided by Actor’s Theatre) to be too much at home in one’s home, hints at its multicultural, historical and that a people’s humanity and moral ethical questions, not least of which is ings, historical figures such as Cohn parture from what was once an ines- energy is best marshaled in the face of its challenging emphatic focus on Jew- and Ethel Rosenberg, the politics of capable framework of moral obligation uncertainty rather than belonging and ish themes of individual and collective the Reagan era, the supernatural pres- that Jews once inherited at birth. self-gratification. responsibility. ence of ghosts and even the nature of Louis’ responses to those around In this vital sense, Angels delivers Ju- One of the play’s most memorable Heaven. him are an essential conduit for the daism’s prophetic message about the speeches is intoned by a rabbi and ul- The play’s pivotal character is a drama’s spiritual approach to redemp- plight of the stranger: his/her vulnera- timately forms its moral touchstone. young gay Jewish man named Louis, tion, which presumes that the fate of bility in the face of the state’s destruc- Conversely, Roy Cohn, who served who carries the biggest moral burden the nation, and even the cosmos, de- tive indifference. as aide to Senator Joe McCarthy and of the production. We first encounter pends on the individual’s assumption mentor to Donald Trump, also is de- Louis at his grandmother’s funeral, of responsibility. (Ranen Omer-Sherman is the JHFE picted, representing the moral nadir of where he confesses to his boyfriend, Angels has often been interpreted as Professor of Jewish Studies at the Uni- society. Prior, recently diagnosed with Kaposi’s an appreciation of the successful accul- versity of Louisville.) While Angels is often interpreted as sarcoma, that he had no contact with turation and intermingling of America’s an unabashed liberal paean to multi- her over the past decade. This guilty disparate religious and ethnic groups. Want to go? cultural tolerance and understanding, admission provides a critical ethical Yet it is also strikingly evident that its Angels in America, Part One: Millen- Kushner also takes a surprisingly con- context for a subsequent betrayal when ethos can be traced to earlier portray- nium Approaches and Angels in Amer- servative approach to the moral gains Louis chooses to flee Prior when he als of the dangers of the thoughtless ica, Part Two: Perestroika, both di- and losses incurred by Jews in their needs him most. pursuit of material well-being and be- rected by Meredith McDonough, run American success story. While capable of delivering sweeping trayal of Jewish values in much earlier through October 14 and are presented Angels presents a staggering range judgments about the historical culpa- literary works such as Anzia Yezierska’s in repertory as part of the Brown-For- of concerns, including an imaginative bility of nations and groups, Louis is a moralistic fables of tenement life in the man Series. Tickets are available at treatment of the historical migration moral failure in his own relations with 1920s; Budd Schulberg’s What Makes 502.584.1205. of the Mormons, the McCarthy hear- others. His sovereign authority is the Sammy Run? (1941); and Philip Roth’s self, an ascendancy that marks a de- Goodbye Columbus (1959). Goose creek Compiled by Sarah Harlan will be in the main sanctuary. Lunch is available at noon for $5, fol- Diner For Community October 26 – The Silvernotes will be lowed by the program at 1 p.m. Chef Z back, singing songs for fall. Lunch will is the caterer for the activities. Contact October will find us celebrating Suk- include roast beef, roasted potatoes, Sarah Harlan at 502-423-1818 or sarah- kot and Simchat Torah and we’ll even mixed vegetables, green salad, fresh [email protected] by the Tuesday of manage to get together a couple times fruit and rice pudding. the week of the activity for reservations. in between the holidays. Join your November 2 – Sara Robinson will Vegetarian meals are available if request- friends for these great programs: play patriotic music with a sing-along. ed. October 5 – Chag Sukkot Sameach! Lunch will include veggie sausage fet- Transportation can be scheduled by No Chavurat Shalom. tuccine with marinara, sautéed zucchi- calling Jewish Family & Career Services October 12 – No Chavurat Shalom ni and onions, mixed green salad, fresh at 502-452-6341. Transportation to Cha- Of equal or greater value. Not good with any other offers or discounts. for Shemini Atzeret fruit and cookies and brownies. vurat Shalom is $5 round-trip. Must present coupon at time of purchase. October 19 – Hannah Parker, jazz, Funding for Chavurat Shalom is pro- pop and classical pianist will return and Chavurat Shalom is a communi- vided by the Jewish Heritage Fund for Expires 10/31/17 we’ll celebrate September and October ty-wide program for Jewish seniors and Excellence, the Jewish Community of Dine In Only birthdays and anniversaries. Lunch in their friends. The group meets in the Louisville, National Council of Jewish Mon.-Th. 11-9 PM the Heideman Auditorium will include Levy Great Hall of the Klein Center at Women, The Temple’s Men of Reform Ju- Fri. 11-9:30 PM baked ziti, ratatouille, mixed green sal- The Temple, 5101 U.S. Highway 42, un- daism and Women of Reform Judaism, Sat. 8-9:30 PM ad, fresh fruit and cake. The concert less otherwise designated in the listing. and other donors. Sun. 9-8 PM 20 Community Y SEPTEMBER 22, 2017 Y 2 TISHREI 5778 Grandparenting in the 21st century New blog tackles issues of modern day grandparenting (Editor’s note: Ruth Greenberg, a pro- parents today is at an all-time high and enting, JFCS has developed a service fessor emeritus at the University of Lou- growing at more than twice the over- model to help these grandparents man- isville School of Medicine, a free-lance all population growth rate. There were age the stress that comes with the role. writer and a grandmother, begins a blog approximately 65 million grandparents Staff assist by identifying resources for in 2010; by 2020, we should number 80 them, offering supportive counseling exclusive to Community on the chang- million, or one in three adults. for individuals and families and pro- ing face of grandparenting.) Americans are becoming grandpar- viding support groups that promote ents at a younger age. Jewish grand- mutual support, problem solving and For my mother, being a grandmother parents, whose children tend to be education around a variety of topics meant knitting sweaters and afghans, better educated and marry later, may that range from technology and bul- cooking her grandchildren’s favorite fall above the national average age for lying, to contemporary parenting and foods, acting as a 24/7 on-call babysit- grandparents (48). I became a grand- discipline. ter and sending a monthly $5 check to mother at age 55. The American Grand- Research on grandparenting is limit- the grandkids in college so they would parent Association website reports that ed (lots of statistics, not as much guid- call to say, “thank you.” 43 percent of us became grandparents ance based upon research and best That was grandparenting in the late in our fifties, 37 percent in our forties. practices). The spruce website reports 20th century. A 2015 Pew Research Center survey on one study that identified six factors How times have changed. found that 52 percent of grandparents that impact “intergenerational solidar- For me, being a grandmother means ages 50-64 reported having grandchil- ity” (the grandparent-grandchild rela- knowing how to use the ESPN Fantasy dren. tionship): Football app so I can text my grand- If you think raising a child is ex- • Physical proximity, sons about our family-wide Fantasy pensive, consider these numbers: The • Frequency of contact, Football league; taking my grandsons American Grandparents Association • Grandparents’ function within the to San Francisco and seeing a Warriors website reports that grandparents family, basketball game while we’re there be- spend $52 billion annually on their • Family expectations, cause they’re crazy about the NBA; and grandchildren, with $32 billion ac- • Emotional bonding, cooking crispy chicken and homemade counting for education-related costs. • Shared values. applesauce for Sunday dinner whenev- In October 2016, TD Ameritrade sur- Rabbi Joe Rooks Rapport, a senior How parents and grandparents man- er we can make their schedules work. veyed approximately 1,000 millenni- rabbi at The Temple, said many Jewish age these factors ultimately defines the Oh, yes, there’s also playing pok- al-age parents and 1,000 grandparents grandparents provide financial support kind of grandparent-grandchild rela- er, carpooling and babysitting. (Some with millennial children. The grand- for activities that relate to Jewish ed- tionship they will have. Consider how things never change.) parents reported that they spent an av- ucation – for example, Sunday school, helpful it would be if parents and their In the 30 years between the births erage of $2,383 a year to benefit their Hebrew school and summer camp. grown children would work together to of my children and my grandchildren, grandchildren, with most of the money They help in hopes that these experi- draft a grandparenting plan that con- grandparenting has undergone a sea going to clothing and toys. They also ences will strengthen their grandchil- siders each of these factors. change. Grandparents today face chal- contributed $452 annually toward col- dren’s Jewish identify. Make no mistake, grandparents play lenges their predecessors probably lege savings. Most grandparents hope to have a crucial role in their grandchildren’s couldn’t imagine. (Grandparents also support their close, loving and lasting relationships lives, emotionally and financially, and Look at the numbers: First, advances adult children – on average, $4,527 an- with their grandchildren. But changes they want to make the most of this in medicine and technology have con- nually. Twenty-six percent of the mil- in the American family and the life- wonderful opportunity to support their tributed to longer life spans. According lennial children said they would not be styles and career paths of young par- children by being the best possible to a recent Met Life report on American able to maintain their lifestyle without ents complicate that desire. grandparents. Grandparents, the number of grand- their parents’ generosity.) Rabbi Robert Slosberg of Adath Guidance for grandparents is more Jeshurun believes that the forces of readily available today than it was divorce, intermarriage and distance when I joined the ranks – a response to create challenges for grandparents the growing number and importance seeking to bond with their grandchil- of grandparents in family life and, of dren and play active roles in their lives. course, the technology revolution. As a new grandparent, he longs to be I think Louisville grandparents who with his first grandson, who lives in are experiencing the joys and challeng- New Jersey. He enjoys frequent Face- es of grandparenting in the 21st centu- time interactions, and videos and pic- ry would benefit from an ongoing con- tures sent from his daughter, yet he versation about the role. What issues is feels as though he’s missing out on do you face as a grandparent? Divorce? “real time” with his grandson because Financial problems? Intermarriage? of the distance between Louisville and The grandchildren’s Jewish identity? New Jersey. Drop me a line at grandparentsblog@ Mauri Malka, director of family ser- jewishlouisville.org. Tell me about vices at Jewish Family & Career Ser- your issues and the kind of informa- vices, has seen a shift in grandparent- tion you would find helpful. ing over the last 27 years. Some of the In my next column, we’ll focus on changes come in the form of challenges long-distance grandparenting and hear she has seen as Louisville grandparents from local grandparents who have de- cope with family issues around divorce, veloped wonderful strategies for over- intermarriage, substance abuse and coming the challenges associated with family dysfunction. Perhaps the most living far from their grandchildren. Af- difficult challenge, though, arises when ter that, the topics will come from you. a grandparent assumes full responsi- Until then, enjoy being grandparents. bility for parenting grandchildren. For those of you who are not grandpar- Grandparents raising grandchildren, ents yet, the best is yet to come! she explained, may experience a kind of grief and loss – grief from know- Grandparent Points ing that their children can’t take care • JFCS is launching a new support of their own kids, loss from having to group for grandparents. The first meet- give up their traditional grandparent- ing is slated for Thursday, September ing role. 28, 5:30-7 p.m., at the JFCS. Contact With the growing number of grand- Mauri Malka at mmalka@jfcslouisville. parents who must resume active par- org or 502-452-6341 ext. 250.

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High Holidays Classes at Anshei Sfard 1 worship services will take place on KI holds Family Shabbat a.m. The service is for students in Rabbi Simcha Snaid will teach High Thursday, October 12, at 9:30 a.m. Day Keneseth Israel’s Family Shabbat grades K through 7, their parents and Holy Day classes Tuesday, September 2 services will begin Friday, October service will be held October 28, No- grandparents. The community is invit- 26 at 7 p.m. The topic will be “Yom 13, at 9:30 a.m. Yizkor will be recited vember 11 and 25 and December 9 and ed. Kippur: Actualizing Our Mission in on Thursday, October 12. 23, from 10:30 a.m. to noon. Life.” On Monday, Oct. 2, at 7p.m., the Spiritual pragmatism group at AJ topic will be “Looking for Happiness Temple Shalom Simchat Torah / ’No- Torah study held at The Temple Holistic psychiatrist Dr. Courtney in all the Wrong Places.” Call 451-3122 Shush’ Shabbat The Temple’s Saturday Torah study Snyder and business & leadership ad- extension 0 for details. Temple Shalom will celebrate Sim- runs with Rabbi David Ariel-Joel, runs visor Marty Snyder are facilitating a chat Torah during “No-Shush” Shab- from 9:00-10:00 a.m. in the Fishman spiritual pragmatism discussion group Temple Shalom to decorate sukkah bat on Friday, October 13. Services will Library. There will be coffee and ba- to discuss a universal theme based on a Temple Shalom will decorate its suk- start at 6:30 p.m. and will feature Benji gels. brief inspiration from a spiritual think- kah at the synagogue, Sunday, October Berlow. er. 1, at 1 p.m. The community is invited “No-Shush” Shabbat is particularly AJ hosts Celebration Shabbat The group meets Sundays twice a to help. Contact Temple Shalom at 502- suitable for children and families. For Adath Jeshurun will celebrate birth- month, 9:45-11:00 a.m., at Adath Je- 458-4739 for ore information. more information contact Temple Sha- days and anniversaries on Saturday, shurun. The next session, slated for lom, 502-458-4739. October 7. All who are celebrating a October 8, addresses the thought, “Our KI to join Hunger Walk/Run/Row birthday or anniversary in the month Lives Are Frittered Away by Detail... In what has become an annual tradi- AJ hosts Shabbat Schorlar of October may participate in a group Simplify, Simplify.” On October 22, it tion at Keneseth Israel during the High Adath Jeshurun on Saturday, Octo- aliyah during morning worship ser- will reflect on, “Purpose and Our Fleet- Holy Days, members will join Dare to ber 14th immediately following the vices beginning at 9:30 a.m. ing Moment Here on Earth.” This Care Food Bank in trying to stomp out Kiddush lunch for Shabbat Scholars group is open to the community. Visit hunger in Louisville. featuring a panel discussion with Jus- AJ observes Sukkot adathjeshurun.com/spiritualprag- KI’s Hunger Walk team will be at the tin Magnuson, Karen Cohen and Lynn The community is invited to observe matism for details. event, Sunday, October 1 at 2:15 p.m. Rosenthal. The panelists will be tack- Sukkot at Adath Jeshurun. Day one at Harbor Lawn, 231 Witherspoon St. ling the topic “The Conversation Proj- worship services will take place on AJ hosts brunch and Brown Bag Bless- Visit daretocare.org and look for KI’s ect: Guaranteeing the individual’s right Thursday, October 5 at 9:30 a.m. Day 2 ings team on the registration page to regis- to identify end-of-life healthcare deci- worship services will take place on Fri- Adath Jeshurun is hosting a light ter. sions and communicating one’s wishes day, October 6, at 9:30 a.m. brunch and packing party for AJ’s new to family, loved ones, and physicians.” community outreach program, Brown Temple Shalom plans Torah lunches Justin Magnuson is with the Institute AJ hosts elegant dinner in the sukkah Bag Blessings on Sunday, October 8, Temple Shalom will hold its October of Sustainable Health and Optimal ag- Adath Jeshurun will hold an from 10 a.m. to noon. Torah Lunches on Tuesdays, October 3 ing and is also the co-founder of the adult-oriented elegant dinner in its Participants partake in a light brunch and 17, from noon to 1 p.m. No prior “Before I Die” fest. This event is free sukkah Friday, October 6, at 6:30 p.m. followed by the preparation and pack- knowledge is required to attend. Par- of charge and open to the community. The cost is $15 per person. Reserva- ing of 125 peanut butter and jelly sand- ticipants may bring brown bag lunch- tions may be made at adathjeshurun. wiches. es. Contact Temple Shalom, 502-458- Bernson – anchor-turn-actor – speaks com/sukkotdinner or by calling the The bags will be donated to the 4739 for details. at TS AJ office at 458-5359. RSVP by Thurs- Americana Community Center. The Barry Bernson, well-known Lou- day, September 28. community is welcomed to participate. KI to decorate sukkah isville TV host, reporter, Emmy Visit adathjeshurun.com/brown- Keneseth Israel will decorate its suk- Award-winner and author, will speak at AJ hosts Short & Sweet Family Ser- bagblessings for details. kah Wednesday, October 4 at 6 p.m. Temple Shalom Men’s Club first break- vice The community is invited. The fam- fast program of the year, Sunday, Octo- Deborah Slosberg will lead the Short ily-friendly event includes an edible ber 15, at 10 a.m. & Sweet Family Service at Adath Je- See AROUND TOWN on page 22 Sukkah contest, arts and crafts. RSVP Bernson, who has pursued an acting shurun Saturday, October 7 at 10:30 to [email protected] or 502- career since leaving broadcast news, 459-2780. recently appeared in the movie, The Killing of a Sacred Deer, starring Ni- Shabbat song leader coming to Tem- cole Kidman, Colin Farrell and Alicia ple Shalom Silverstone. He’ll be talking about his Sam Thal, the head song leader and experiences in the movie industry. ISRAEL BONDS tefilah coordinator from Goldman There is a $5 charge. RSVP by Octo- Union Camp Institute (GUCI), will be ber 12 to [email protected]. the Shabbat song leader at Temple Sha- Invest in Your Traditions lom for the weekend of October 6 and KI throws Simchat Torah party 7. The community is invited to services Keneseth Israel will celebrate Sim- INVEST IN ISRAEL BONDS Friday night at 6:30 p.m., and Saturday chat Torah Thursday, October 12, at israelbonds.com morning at 10:30 a.m. Contact Temple 5:45 p.m. Shalom at 502-458-4739 for details. The evening will begin with Mincha followed by a light celebratory dinner. Temple Shalom holds ‘Schmoozing in The Hakafot (Torah procession) will the Sukkah’ get started at 7 p.m. and will include 2017 • 5778 Temple Shalom will hold its annual stuffed Torahs for kids to march with. Schmoozing in the Sukkah and Havda- Finally, the members follow tradition lah event Saturday, October 7 at 6 p.m. by completely unwinding a Torah be- The community is invited to partici- neath the Fischer windows. Ice cream pate with Goldman Union Camp Insti- will cap the celebration RSVP to rsvp@ tute (GUCI) song leader Sam Thal who kenesethisrael.com or 502-459- will lead participants in a song session. 2780. Contact Temple Shalom at 502-458- 4739 for details.

KI holds Pizza and Falafel in the Hut Keneseth Israel will make pizza and falafel in its sukkah Sunday, October 8, at noon in the Keneseth Israel Sukkah. The cost $5 per member or $10 per household. Men’s Club life members are free. Pay at the door.

KI grills steak, pours scotch in sukkah Keneseth Israel will hold its annual Steak and Scotch in the Sukkah Tues- day, October 10, at 7 p.m. Chef Sasha Chack will prepare a variety of kosher steaks, and different Scotches will be sampled during the meal. The cost is $18 per person. RSVP to rsvp@ke- nesethisrael.com or call 502-459- 2780. Development Corporation for Israel Invest in Israel Bonds israelbonds.com 2700 East Main Street, Suite 103 This is not an offering, which can be made only by Columbus, OH 43209 prospectus. Read the prospectus carefully before AJ observes Simchat Torah investing to fully evaluate the risks associated with The community is invited to observe 513.793.4440 • [email protected] investing in Israel bonds. Member FINRA Simchat Torah at Adath Jeshurun. Day 22 Community Y SEPTEMBER 22, 2017 Y 2 TISHREI 5778 gram and Apple Dipping Bar end-of-life healthcare. 6:30 p.m., at Keneseth Israel. Temple Around Town Adath Jeshurun will celebrate Sim- The workshop is open to the com- Shalom and Hadassah co-sponsor the continued from page 21 chat Torah Thursday, October 12. munity and there is no charge, but reg- class. RSVP to rsvp@kenesethisrael. Dancing with the Torahs starts at 6:30 istration is limited to the first 15 par- com or 502-459-2780. AJ to tour Speed Art Museum p.m. and the apple dipping bar opens ticipants. RSVP to Deborah Slosberg Adath Jeshurun members will join at 7:15 p.m. The community is invit- at 458-5359 or dslosberg@adathje- Mahjong Club held at KI Speed Museum docent Janet Hodes ed. There is no charge, but reservations shurun.com. Keneseth Israel’s bi-weekly mahjong for a 75-minute tour for the exhibit are required by October 4 for the apple game is held the first and third Thurs- “Southern Accent: Seeking the Ameri- dipping bar. RSVP at: adathjeshurun. Anshei Sfard puts Knit & Qvell on hold day of the month at 1 p.m. in the small can South in Contemporary Art” at the com/simchat or call the AJ office at The Knit & Qvell Circle will not meet chapel, except on Jewish holidays. Speed on Sunday, October 8, at 2 p.m. 458-5359. during the month of October. Meeting RSVP to gkahn@kenesethisrael. The Sunday admission is free, howev- will resume November 2nd at 1pm in com or call 502-459-2780. er, there is a $5 special exhibit fee. Con- AJ hosts ‘The Conservation Project’ the Shul Library. Contact Toby Horvitz tact Deborah Slosberg at dslosberg@ Adath Jeshurun will hold a work- at 458-7108 for ore details. Skillern to speak at Temple Shalom adathjeshurun.com or at 458-5359 shop – “The Conversation Project,” co- Ron Skillern, the 2017 Kentucky for reservations. ordinated by Karen Cohen and Lynn Jews and Brews held at The J Teacher of the Year, will speak at a Rosenthal – Sunday, October 29, at 10 Rabbi MIchael Wolk lead “Jews and Temple Shalom Men’s Club breakfast, Chavurah hold potluck Sukkot dinner a.m. Brews”, a one-hour weekly Torah study Sunday, November 12, at 10 a.m. Louisville’s new havurah will host Co-founded by Pulitzer Prize-win- in The J Library over coffee, Wednes- Skillern teaches at Western Kentucky a potluck Sukkot dinner Sunday, Oc- ning author, Ellen Goodman, the work- days at 11 a.m. University’s VAMPY program for gifted tober 8, in a member’s sukkah. The shop offers tools, guidance and re- teens – the same class that produced community is invited. RSVP by calling sources necessary to process one’s final Torah yoga held at KI the Holocaust-themed murals for the 502-454-3579. desires for life. Materials provided by Cantor Sharon Hordes and Lisa Never Again exhibit at The J. The Conversation Project will be used Flannery lead a Torah yoga class on There is a $5 charge. RSVP by Octo- AJ hosts Simchat Torah Family Pro- to facilitate decision making about the third Thursday of every month, ber 12 to [email protected]. LIFECYCLE of Richmond, Virginia, on August 3, urday, October 7, 10:30 a.m., at The ston for the past five years. Births 2017. They are the younger sisters of Temple. Alex loves spending time with his Levi Tanenhaus Simon. Their mater- Jacob is the grandson of Leon and friends, playing sports, spending time nal grandparents are Linda and David Lorna Figa and William and Kathleen with his dog and is an avid fan of the Wilson of New Orleans. Brown. Cleveland Indians. A seventh grader at Kentucky Coun- In addition to volunteering 13 hours try Day, Jacob is a member of both the of community service, Alex will be B’nai Mitzvah Middle School soccer and baseball donating a portion of his bar mitzvah teams. He also plays on a competitive gifts to the Camp Livingston Scholar- Jacob Edward travel baseball team and takes pride in ship program. Figa his pitching abilities. Alex and his family invite the com- Jacob Edward In his spare time, Jacob enjoys munity to celebrate his becoming a Figa, son of Jef- learning about world history, watch- bar mitzvah and join them at the Kid- frey Figa and Ju- ing movies and spending time with dush luncheon following the service. lia Brow and the family and friends. Ava & Emma Simon brother of Jenna Jacob has volunteered with KCD’s Ethan Rolnick Steve and Mickie Simon announce and Joanna, will summer youth soccer camp, the Ken- Ethan Rolnick, son of Jonathan and the birth of twin granddaughters, Ava be called to the tucky Humane Society and also par- Amy Rolnick, was called to the Torah Mac Simon and Emma Ann Simon, Torah as a bar ticipated in a landscape project with as a bar mitzvah Saturday, September born to Michael and Cherie Simon mitzvah on Sat- the Oldham County Extension. Jacob 16, 2017, at Young Israel Synagogue, and his family invite the community to Atlanta, Georgia. celebrate his Bar Mitzvah and attend Ethan is the grandson of Abe and the Kiddush luncheon following the Harriet Rolnick of Louisville and Stu- service. art and Ilana Jeiger of Atlanta.

Alex Foster Schwartz Obituaries Alex Foster Schwartz, son of Alan Lee Broude Allison and Ari Alan Lee Broude, 73, of Boca Raton, Schwartz and Florida, peacefully passed away in his brother of Mat- sleep Thursday, September 14, 2017, thew, will be in Louisville with his wife of 20 years, called to the To- Kathy, by his side. Born October 22, rah as a bar mitz- 1943, in Philadelphia, to deaf parents, vah on Saturday, Samuel and Reba Broude, Alan dealt October 28, at positively with his first obstacle in life. 10:30 am, at The Temple. He was a high school quarterback and Alex is the grandson of Terry and a regular on American Bandstand Jeffrey Weis and Marcie Schwartz and where he was known as “Alan from Mark and Janet Schwartz. Northeast Philly.” A seventh grader at Kammerer Mid- He graduated from Temple Universi- dle School, Alex is a member of the ty with a degree in accounting. Beta Club and baseball, golf and tennis teams. He has attended Camp Living- See OBITUARIES on next page SEPTEMBER 22, 2017 Y 2 TISHREI 5778 Y Community 23 “I think the Israeli government Al HaMishmar and Davar. She went on Dayan “I want buses to run in Tel Aviv on should understand that you’re not at to publish five novels and a memoir of continued from page 1 Saturday; that’s my fight,” Dayan said. their beck and call,” she said. the Six-Day War. “Because poor people can’t take their Dayan’s autobiography is far from Dayan spent her 10 years as a Knes- “You’re the easiest sacrifice,” she kids to the beach, unless they have a an upbeat book, reviewers have said. set member championing the rights of said. private car, because there are no buses. Famed Israeli novelist Amos Oz wrote women, including a law that recogniz- Dayan’s frankness shouldn’t be sur- This is what I mean by separation.” that many of chapters are “sad and es sexual harassment as a crime. prising. She has been an outspoken It also means that marriages and heartbreaking,” though he admired Yet she described Israeli politics woman and a relentless human rights conversions performed by Reform and how she wrote with a lack of “bitterness as a male-dominated realm, despite advocate throughout her life. Masorti (Conservative) must be recog- and resentment.” high-profiled convictions of former Born in 1939 in British mandate Pal- nized. Dayan recounted how her publisher President Moshe Katsav for rape and estine, Dayan said her life’s story “par- She understands that American Jews warned her that readers don’t want to Prime Minister Ehud Olmert for taking allels” Israel’s, the country she literally are reluctant to get involved in Israe- read stories about illness and death. bribes and obstruction of justice. grew up with. li affairs, even on issues that concern (Much of the book deals with the She has also fought for LGBT and “We [Israelis] have gone through them, because they don’t live there and lengthy illness of her late husband, Dov other human rights and against do- some magnificent times and some sad don’t share in its struggles. Sion.) mestic violence in Israeli society, and and tragic times,” she said. But Dayan has a good response to “Too bad,” she said. “It’s not anymore she has been a vocal proponent for the However, she lamented, Israel is not that argument: There’s a difference be- a mystic world that only the shamans Peace Now movement. living up to its promise. tween criticism and fighting. and the sages know about. All we need Almost 80 now, the once attrac- “Today, there is a disappointment or “This is beyond criticism it’s a fight; to do is open our computers and we’re tive woman now walks with the cane sort of regret [in Israel], a feeling that it’s a battle and you have to win this into the world of illness and death and and sometimes uses a wheelchair to we are not really where we would like battle, and we’re there for you to un- disasters.” get around. She uses a portable oxy- to be,” Dayan said. derstand it, and to fight on principle. A sabra whose family has lived in the gen pack when walking, though she “The basic Zionist democratic Jew- This government thinks they have you holy land for three generations, Dayan removed the hoses from her nostrils ish, ideological – not in the political in their pocket whatever they decide.” served as a captain in the Israel De- during the interview to demonstrate sense – [state] is in regression.” While Dayan made clear she doesn’t fense Forces before studying interna- she would not “collapse and choke” For Dayan, that means the religious advocate boycotts of Israel as a weap- tional relations ans biology at Hebrew without it. community, whose rights must be re- on, she was less clear on how Diaspora University of Jerusalem. Clearly, the forceful spirit that has spected, must not be allowed to impose Jews should fight for their causes and She began her literary caree as a col- defined Dayan is still alive and well. their rules on the rest of the country. what tactics they should use. umnist for Yedioth Ahronoth, Ma’ariv,

Obituaries A memorial service was held Sunday, veteran, He also wife of 57 years, Frances “Fran” Brody continued from previous page September 17, at The Temple. In lieu of was a member O’Koon. flowers, expressions of sympathy may of Keneseth Isra- He is survived by his children, Neal A self-proclaimed “Numbers Guy,” be made in the memory of Alan L. el Congregation, O’Koon (Michelle) of Cincinnati, Mar- Alan became the CFO for the Univer- Broude to the Family & Children Place St. George Ma- cy O’Koon Moss (Cowan) of Atlanta sity of Kentucky Hospital in Lexing- 525 Zane St., Louisville 40203, or The sonic Lodge #239 and Lori O’Koon Ford (Tim); his broth- ton prior to joining Jewish Hospital Kyle Pressma B’nai Tzedek Fund at the F&AM, Scot- er, Dr. Howard B. O’Koon (Carol); and HealthCare Services. He worked there Jewish Foundation of Louisville, or tish Rite, Kosair his cherished grandchildren, Gillian, for 30 years until his retirement as the American Red Cross: Hurricane Irma Shrine and AIC- Aaron, Evan, Joel and Adam. CFO and senior vice president. His Florida Relief, 335 Southwest 27th Ave, PA. Funeral services were held Sunday, colleagues considered him one of the Miami, Florida 33135. Sonny will al- September 3, at Herman Meyer & Son, brightest people in health care finance. ways be remem- Inc., 1338 Ellison Ave. Burial followed After retirement, Alan turned to year- Ivan “Sonny” O’Koon bered as an avid fisherman and a Uni- in Keneseth Israel Cemetery. Expres- round golf in Boca Grove. Ivan “Sonny” O’Koon, 82, died versity of Louisville Cardinal fan. sions of sympathy may be made to He served in leadership capacities Wednesday, August 30, 2017, at his In addition to his parents, Sonny Keneseth Israel Congregation, The Ar- for several national, local profession- home. was preceded in death by his loving thritis Foundation or The Arrow Fund. al and civic organizations, including A native of Louisville, Sonny was Family & Children’s Counseling Center born December 4, 1934, to the late Sa- (aka Family & Children’s Place), Jew- die Baron and Julius O’Koon. ish Federation Foundation of Louis- He was a retired CPA and a Navy ville and the Crohn’s and Colitis Foun- Drew Corson Youth Athletic dation. He was also a member of the “Hole in One” Club at Boca Grove. Alan had a passion for life, especial- ly for golf and dancing. He loved time SCHOLARSHIP FUND with family and his wonderful com- munity of friends in Louisville and Boca Grove. In retirement, he used his Established in the memory of Drew Corson, this endowment fund financial expertise to chair the Boca focuses on youth athletics. In 2017, the Drew Corson Youth Athletic Grove Finance Committee. Volunteer In addition to playing golf, he en- OPPORTUNITIES Scholarship Fund assisted Louisville in hosting more than 100 Jewish joyed watching his beloved Louisville teens from the KIO BBYO region to participate in the Drew Corson Cardinals, building Legos and puzzles KentuckyOne Health, including Basketball Tournament. with his grandchildren and travelling Jewish Hospital, has many to his favorite spot, Carmel, California, volunteer opportunities at its with Kathy and friends. Louisville facilities that we are He was always available to assist seeking individuals to fulfill. those needing his help. Alan will be remembered for his integrity, humor, No matter whether you are kindness, gentleness and compassion as much as his friendly smile. interested in transporting patients In addition to his wife, Alan is sur- to their area of service, helping vived by two sons, Derek Broude and family members track their Kyle Pressma; two step-sons, Reed patients during a procedure or (Heather) Montgomery and Kerry sitting at the information desk to Montgomery; and four grandchildren, Schuyler Broude, Samuel Broude, Ry- assist visitors, we have a need. der Montgomery and Hudson Mont- gomery. He was preceded in death by his We look forward to daughter, Stefan Broude. hearing from you! Shalom Tower Waiting Contact Danni Kiefner, List Now Has 3 Director, Volunteer Services, at Month Wait for Vacancy dannikiefner@ KentuckyOneHealth.org. You too can create an endowment to preserve Jewish Louisville’s programs For further information, please call Diane Reece to begin your volunteer and organizations that matter to you. Contact Jennifer Tuvlin at 502-238-2719 or Eleonora Isahakyan at 454-7795. experience today. or [email protected] to endow your Jewish values.

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