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ewish ouisville J L Inside: Into the spotlight Performers seek community success at LGT FRIDAY Vol. 46, No. 02 | February 28, 2020 | 3 Adar 5780 Peace in Jerusalem? Habitat house Tenth-generation resident sees hopeful signs in tram, pubs raised with By Lee Chottiner Community Editor support from Of all the efforts to bring peaceful coexistence to Jerusalem, Rabbi Dalia synagogues Marx said few are as successful, albeit By Lee Chottiner coincidental, as the city’s public transit Community Editor system. The Light Rail tram, which began Habitat for Humanity of Metro Lou- operation in 2011 is literally bring- isville dedicated its 525th house on ing Jerusalemites of all backgrounds Saturday, Feb. 22, this one built for a together, Marx said, if only on short Muslim family from Somalia with con- commutes. siderable help from Jewish Louisville. During those quick rides across the All five synagogues contributed a to- city, she said, it’s not uncommon to tal of $10,000 to the project, helping see a Jewish boy offer his seat to an to build the 1,000-square-foot, bunga- elderly Palestinian woman, secular Rabbi Dalia Marx says Jerusalem has become a polarized city. Still, she sees hopeful signs for the fu- low-style house not far from Newburg and haredi riders seated side by side, ture in the city’s Light Rail tram and community-owned pubs. (Community photo by Jessica Budnick) Road. The synagogues decided to get people brushing against each in the Arabs, and Jews and Jews. Her own come, what can be done, so in that behind the project last year during scrum to get off and on the cars while brother and sister have left. sense, I’m optimistic.” a meeting of the Louisville Council trying to say “excuse me” in the other’s But for Marx, a 10th-generation Je- Marx, the Rabbi Aaron Panken Pro- of Jewish Congregations. Other faith language. rusalemite, the City of David is in her fessor of Liturgy and Midrash at the groups have also contributed. Just every-day living in very close DNA, and she is staying put. Jerusalem campus of Hebrew Union In addition, members of Adath Je- quarters. “Jerusalem is challenging,” the Is- College-Jewish Institute of Religion, shurun, Keneseth Israel, Temple Sha- “That’s like a moving lab,” Marx said raeli Reform rabbi said, “but for me, was in Louisville for two weeks in Feb- lom and The Temple – worshippers of the tram. “All of a sudden, you see I’m not going to be chased away from ruary, serving as scholar-in-residence and clergy alike – joined volunteers different kinds of people in the same my home.” at The Temple and Temple Shalom. from churches, mosques and other car, riding together, and they have to She stubbornly believes in the city’s She’s most comfortable talking about faith groups on the “build days” for the deal with it. It’s like a metaphor for the future, and she sees reasons, like the religious topics, such as how Judaism house, helping with the masonry, put- whole situation.” tram experiences, to be hopeful. is expressed today. ting up walls, interior work and a host Which is different from the Jeru- “I think that this tension – this But in an interview with Communi- of other jobs. salem of today, an ancient city that, unique tension you may experience ty, she drilled down on life in the city “I just wanted to help build a house according to Marx, is becoming in- in Jerusalem – is also something very as seen by a progressive Jew with deep for these people,” said Tami Penner of creasingly polarized between Jews and fruitful in terms of what we can be- See MARX on page 23 Temple Shalom, who spent a day paint- ing at the house. Lisa Hebert, director of community and faith relations for Habitat for Hu- manity, said the new owners, Ali and ‘Unlike any other job’ Slma, (their last name is withheld at Glogower’s background, energy prepared her for building an archive Habitat’s request) will buy the house for $80,000 to $100,000 at 0 percent By Lee Chottiner ville, Glogower, curator of the Jewish interest, which makes the dwelling af- collections at the Filson Historical So- Community Editor fordable while saving them hundreds ciety, gave an emphatic one-word an- Abby Glogower had one busy Febru- of dollars a month in rent. swer: “No!” ary. Habitat for Humanity is a global But that’s OK with this expressive, First, she taught a two-part class at nonprofit housing organization work- energetic curator who talks with her Keneseth Israel for people interested ing with volunteers in communities hands. After two years on the job, in archiving their family histories. across the United States and approxi- Glogower said, “business is finally Then she moderated a talk-back ses- mately 70 countries to construct af- booming,” putting the word “business” fordable housing for people in need of sion following a CenterStage perfor- in air quotes. (The Filson is hardly a mance of Hair. decent places to live. business, she noted.) Ali and Slma, who have three sons, She spoke after the Film Festival’s The Filson hired Glogower in 2017 screening of Carl Laemmle about ab- ages 2, 4 and 6, came to Louisville to be its curator of Jewish collections, about six years ago under a lottery sys- sorption of refugees from Nazi-occu- Abby Glogower tasking her with creating a Jewish ar- pied Europe in Louisville. tem, and have been living in an apart- chive at the Old Louisville-based his- ment ever since. The father works for tee of Jewish Community of Louisville And she organized a private event tory center from the ground up. UPS. leaders in organizing boxfuls of photos honoring the life and legacy of Julius “It was completely unlike any other Without Habitat and its volunteers, into what will become part of the new Friedman. job,” she said. the family probably could not afford a Jewish Community Archive (JCA). In addition, she has spent hours in The 2017 Ph.D. graduate of the Uni- house. the basement of the Standard Club Asked if she’s ever been this busy in since November, assisting a commit- a single month since coming to Louis- See GLOGOWER on page 23 See HABITAT on page 23

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On the evening and day of Pu- happiness is about an internal state rim, we read the Megilla – the story of mind. To be truly happy means to of Purim – enjoy a lavish feast, give have an inner sense of purpose and mishloach manot -- food gifts to each fulfillment. other and tzedakah, money to the Happiness comes with clarity of less fortunate. direction within us, and the freedom Our sages tell us that Purim should and ability to give meaning to each be celebrated with great festivity and and every experience and situation. true happiness. Haman simply could not be truly But what is true happiness? happy because his happiness was In our story of Purim, the Megilah purely external. He defined himself highlights two types of happiness – only by how he was viewed by others the joy of the wicked Haman, and around him. So long as Mordechai the joyous celebration of the Jewish would not recognize Haman’s au- people when they were saved. thority, he could never achieve true Haman had everything he could happiness. ever wish for, but did it truly bring Contrast this with the true hap- him joy? In a fairly short period of piness expressed by the Jews of the time, Haman went from having a story. When the Jewish people re- simple life to becoming the prime joiced after they were saved, the Me- Sarah O’Koon (top photo) served as docent for women of the Pomegranates and Lion of Judah, who minister of the entire Persian Em- gillah states, LaYehudim haytah orah toured the Speed Art Museum, Thursday, Feb. 20, as part of the Louisville Jewish Film Festival’s pire. The invitation he received to v’simcha (The Jews had light and screening of Leona in the Speed Cinema. (Community photo by Jessica Budnick) attend a private royal banquet with gladness). just Queen Esther and King Achash- Our sages teach us that “light” is a veirosh, was one of the greatest mo- reference to Torah. The joy they ex- ments of his political career. The Me- perienced was founded in a higher gilla even describes the feelings he set of values and a sense of purpose. had, proclaiming, “And Haman went Their joy was coming from their re- Candles out on that day joyful and happy.” commitment to the divine guidance Here are the candle lighting times for Shabbat in February: However, as he left the palace, he no- and from the code of morality they • Mar. 6 @ 6:24 • Mar. 27 @ 7:44 ticed that Mordechai would not bow were now able to obtain without any • Mar. 13 @ 7:31 down to him and his joy was imme- of the interference that Haman’s op- • Mar. 20 @ 7:37 diately gone. Instead, he was filled pression put on them. The happiness with anger. and joy that comes from the “light” When Haman arrived at home, of a higher sense of purpose is true he relayed all that transpired to his happiness. Contacts wife. He expressed his initial joy, but Got a story idea? A letter? A gripe? tion on hold? Development Associate then continued with what seems to Rabbi Chaim Litvin is program direc- A kudo? Kristy Benefield can handle all circula- be quite an odd statement: “Yet all tor of Chabad of Kentucky. Send it along to Community Editor tion questions. She can be reached at this means nothing to me as long as Lee Chottiner at lchottiner@jew- [email protected] or ishlouisville.org. You can also call 502-238-2770. Lee at 502-238-2783. Got an item for the Community Not getting your paper? Want to eblast? Send it to weeklyupdate@ Goose creek subscribe? Putting your subscrip- jewishlouisville.org. Diner Deadlines Deadlines matter, especially for by Friday, March 27. newspapers. 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Your gift to Federation powers It All. Donate online at JewishLouisville.org/donate Jewish Federation OF LOUISVILLE 4 Community Y FEBRUARY 28, 2020 Y 3 ADAR 5780 NEWS We and us, Daniel Grossberg makes run for state representative By Lee Chottiner The legislature, which is formally because he’s Jewish, (“though being Community Editor called the Kentucky General Assem- Jewish is a big part of my identity”), bly, has 100 representatives and 38 but to address several critical issues Though Kentucky’s Jewish popula- senators. There also are seven state- in his district, which he described as tion is comparatively small, Daniel wide office holders, none of whom “a tale of two cities.” Grossberg nevertheless believes it’s are Jewish. On one hand, he and his wife, Er- important to have at least one Jew- There are approximately 11,000 ica, live in the well-groomed middle ish representative in the state legis- Jews living in the commonwealth, class neighborhood of Klondike, but lature. according to various sources. he said there are other places in the Right now, there are none. There hasn’t been a Jew in the leg- district where residents can’t even get “If you’re not at the table, then islature since Kathy Stein, a state a pizza delivered after dark because you’re on the menu,” said Grossberg, senator from Lexington, left office it’s not safe, and storefronts and lots a Democratic candidate for state rep- in 2013 to become a Fayette County sit vacant because the district cannot resentative from the 30th District. “It Family Court Judge. Dr. Karen Berg attract economic development. changes the whole conversation; in- ran a vigorous campaign for the Sen- Worst of all, he said sex trafficking stead of pronouns ‘they’ and ‘them,’ ate from District 26 in 2018, but she is prevalent in parts of the 30th, and the conversation is ‘we’ and ‘us.’” lost to incumbent Republican Ernie not enough is being done to stop it. Grossberg, 41, a Louisville realtor, Harris. The son of retired attorneys Rho- filed for the May primary on Jan. Jerry Abramson was the last (per- da and Bernie Faller, Grossberg is a 10. He will face the incumbent, Tom haps only) Jew to hold statewide of- member of the Jewish Community Burch, who has served in the House fice in Kentucky (lieutenant gover- Relations Council, president of the for more than 40 years. nor from 2011 to 2014, when he left Metro Democratic Club, and a vol- Daniel Grossberg The 30th District is an ethnically di- to join the Obama administration). unteer with the Kentucky Humane verse jurisdiction consisting of parts And with the retirement of Bran- Society and the Louisville Youth of Hikes Point, Buechel and New- don Coan at the end of this year, Group. burg. At least nine different religions there will be no Jewish representa- Jefferson County) as the state’s only He plans take a leave of absence have churches or temples there, ac- tives on Louisville Metro Council ei- Jewish elected official of note. Gross- from his job for March, April and cording to the candidate, while re- ther. Louisville is home to the largest berg is a member of the Jefferson part of May to campaign full-time. cently settled ethnic groups from Jewish community in the state. County Commission, but given the Though it covers political cam- Nepal, Bhutan and Bosnia, to name That will leave U.S. Rep. John Yar- 2003 consolidation, his is a titular paigns of interest to the Jewish Lou- a few, call the area home. muth, who represents the 3rd Con- position with no actual authority. isville, Community does not make Few of its residents are Jewish. gressional District (Louisville and Grossberg said he’s not running political endorsements.

Project Friendship Twelfth Friendship Corner location opens in Portland By Lee Chottiner plus one each in Lexington, Lon- Community Editor don and Berea. The hours of op- eration for each corner is up to the When I was a boy and I would see centers where they are located. scary things in the news, my moth- James praised the Chabad effort, er would say to me, “Look for the saying “1,800 gifts to women is a helpers. You will always find people blessing; 18,000 over the course of who are helping.” — Fred Rogers a year is amazing.” Project Friendship, a Chabad of The clothing, which comes from Kentucky effort, opened its 12th national and local retailers, con- Friendship Corner on Friday, Feb. tains flaws that render the items 14, at the Neighborhood House unsuitable for sale, Litvin said. In- Community Center in Portland, stead of throwing them away, they providing another fixed location are giving to Chabad for distribu- where the needy can come and find tion. new clothing and shoes. Litvin said he has over 100 pal- Duing a dedication ceremony, lets of clothing warehoused, await- Rabbi Avrohom Litvin said the ing sorting and distributing. opening was being marked by a The next step in the project will giveaway of 1,800 gifts to single be to provide clothing to 18-year- mothers for Valentine’s Day (paja- olds in Foster Care who are aging mas, robes, etc). He expects all the out of the program. locations combined to give away at Purdis, in whose district the new least $5 million in items to 18,000 Rabbi Chaim Litvin prepares the newest Friendship Corner for opening at the Neighborhood House corner is located, said the need for Community Center in Portland. (Community photo by Jessica Budnick) people this year. the clothing is great. “That’s just the tip of the iceberg,” “We are in need here,” she told Litvin said. Member Donna Purvis attended day as Project Friendship Day. Chabad at the ceremony, “and your Louisville Metro Council Presi- the ceremony, and Janice Cates Chabad already has nine other work and support makes the need dent David James and Council from the Office of the Mayor read a Friendships corners in Louisville less painful.” proclamation designating that Fri- FEBRUARY 28, 2020 Y 3 ADAR 5780 Y Community 5 BUSINESS CBD mashgiach Kentucky Kosher enters market for extract products derived from hemp By Lee Chottiner Community Editor Rabbis Avrohom and Chaim Litvin are feeling a rush that doesn’t come from any substance. It does come from a successful niche business model in a fl edgling but grow- ing industry. The Litvins, principals in the non- profi t Kentucky Kosher (KYK), which certifi es foods, food additives and spir- its as kosher, is branching out into cannabidiol oils (CBD for short). CBD is an extract from hemp, a plant in the cannabis family, which is bet- ter known for the high-induing mari- juana. Hemp, which is legal in all 50 Above, a hemp crop in Kentucky. Right: Rabbi Avrohom Litvin speaks at the National Hemp Expo. states, produces no such experience. (photos provided by Kentucky Kosher) According to Avrohom Litvin, KYK’s kosher administrator, the service now rently doesn’t fi t into those groups, but something else? What carrier oil (oils supervises 10 CBD distillers nation- the products KYK supervises are com- that dilute the extract) did you use? wide and advises two overseas (in Is- pletely legal. Did you heat it? Did you not? What rael and Norway), taking up about 50 Some CBD products have been mar- else was used on the same machinery? percent of his staff’s time. keted with unproven medical claims, There are myriad questions that come “It’s here to stay,” Litvin said. and the substance does have potential up.” CBD oil can be found in everything side effects such as liver injury, drug In fact, Chaim Litvin, KYK’s kosher from pain relievers to teas and pow- interactions and male reproductive coordinator, who regularly visits the er waters. It also is sold as an addi- toxicity. manufacturing plants, said certifying tive. According to a Harvard Medical The FDA recommends talking to a beef or poultry is much easier than School article, the hemp extract has physician before using any CBD prod- CBD. been touted for its medical benefi ts uct. “The animals that are in the [meat- and can even be found in one drug While CBD is an essential compo- packing] facility presumably are all approved by the U.S. Food and Drug nent of medical marijuana, KYK takes kosher,” he said. “There’s are no other Administration (FDA) to treat epilepsy no position on its use. ingredients in a steak besides cattle, (Epidiolex). But CBD does not cause a marijua- as opposed to a CBD oil, which could It is also used to treat anxiety, insom- na-like high. A 2017 report from the have seven or eight or 10 or 20 fl avors.” top of new products coming out. nia and other conditions. World Health Organization found that The fact that CBD oil is frequently KYK is not the only certifi cation “CBD has shown great potential in the extract “exhibits no effects indica- cooked into whatever product will body supervising CBD products, OU a myriad of medical uses, most spe- tive of any abuse or dependence poten- contain it only complicates the pro- Kosher has been doing so since the cifi cally as an anti-infl ammatory,” said tial [in humans].” cess, Chaim Litvin added. Farm Bill passed, according to its Litvin. “The kosher world is as excited At fi rst blush, It might seem as “In a meat place, there’s no cooking CEO, Rabbi Menachem Genack. about this as anyone else and wants to though CBD wouldn’t need a hechshur involved, so there’s no heat, which is But Litvin believes people who are take part, but the item has to be ko- (kosher certifi cation seal). Hemp, af- a big issue with kosher. If something “wary” of taking CBD because of its sher.” ter all, is a plant, not a meat or dairy is cooked, then the utensils and every- tenuous connection to marijuana, But CBD’s status and health benefi ts product. thing – the status – could change. So might feel better about the product if remain murky. Though the 2018 U.S. The need for kosher supervision you have a lot more issues to look at.” it carries a hechshur. Farm Bill removed hemp from its defi - comes, Litvin said, after CBD is ex- The Litvins didn’t just dive into the “When it has a kosher mark, they nition of marijuana, the FDA says it is tracted from hemp when other ingre- CBD market. They spent two years re- feel it is more kosher, if you will, in still illegal to market CBD by adding dients – colorings and fl avors – are searching the product and its proper- the bigger sense of the word,” he said, it to a food or labelling it as a dietary added to make products. ties before offering certifi cation. “that it’s been approved, that it doesn’t supplement. Litvin said the FDA is try- “How did you dry it? How did you The elder Litvin also visits trade con- go against anyone’s values or morals ing to “categorize” CBD, which cur- extract it? How did you solidify it with ventions and conferences to stay on and it’s a safe product.”

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Laemmle, a documentary of whom Jews say we all stood at Sinai – in Lee Chottiner is the editor of the Jew- was just screened at this year’s Louis- the spiritual sense – to receive the ish Louisville Community. ville Jewish Film Festival, wrote that Torah. Just as spiritually, we should © 2019 JEWISH COMMUNITY OF LOUISVILLE, INC. FEBRUARY 28, 2020 Y 3 ADAR 5780 Y Community 7 FORUM Criminal justice reform, marijuana hot topics at JCPA conference Every year, JCRCs meet to pro- community should be immensely juana after an intense discussion at pose resolutions defi ning where the proud of our national role here. our local JCRC meeting. Marijuana national Jewish community lies on This year, we voted on several new laws disproportionately affect com- JCRC Scene different issues that are particu- resolutions and the national debate munities of color; legalizing it (along larly topical at any given time. For among the communities was fasci- with expungement of criminal re- Matt Goldberg example, Jewish communities have nating. To highlight a few, we con- cords for marijuana related crimes) historically voted on resolutions re- sidered resolutions relating to re- could fi x this. lated to voting rights, specifi c poli- storative and rehabilitative justice However, this resolution was not cies in Israel and federal funding for and the legalization of marijuana – passed. Passage requires consensus, (Editor’s note: Beth Salamon, chair of Holocaust survivors. Pretty much two sides of the same coin. and while more delegates voted for the Jewish Community Relations Coun- any topic that confronts the Jewish Consistent with our efforts on rather than against, there were too cil, co-wrote this month’s column.) community is investigated, vetted Criminal Justice reform, the Jew- many abstentions. Hopefully, com- and voted on at this conference. ish community has prioritized poli- munities will be better educated This month, four members from These resolutions are then added cies that would reduce the prison about this issue in the future and our community went to the Jewish to a comprehensive policy compen- population, which has exploded in pass this measure. Council for Public Affairs annual dium that acts as a guide for us, and the last 20 years – a situation that is Again, the resolutions passed do conference in Washington, D.C, all other JCRC’s, in forming policy destroying communities around the not bind us to any policy, but they where representatives from JCRCs positions when confronted with country, particularly those of color. are a guide to reaching consensus, around the country and 17 national these issues. Louisville has a proud Jewish communities nationwide locally and nationally, on any given agencies met to discuss the latest and strong history with our involve- have recently decided to support topic, and they are a key ingredient trends in community relations and ment in this process. Not only have programs that create alternatives in formulating our own positions. what is happening at the national we co-sponsored many resolutions to jail (drug treatment, counselling, This was a wonderful conference level. They also heard from experts (most recently on same-sex mar- restitution, etc.) for certain crimes, and a great opportunity to discuss in fi elds of criminal justice reform, riage, mandatory Holocaust educa- as well as robust restorative pro- issues concerning the Jewish com- Israel advocacy, interreligious rela- tion, and advocating for the Rohing- gramming for those getting out of munity with leaders from around tions and many others. ya minority in Burma), but Marie jail. the country. One of the highlights of our time Abrams chaired this for many years. To further reduce the jail popula- at this conference is the Resolutions Next year, Louisvillian Corey Sha- tion, our Louisville delegation voted Matt Goldberg is director of Jewish session. piro will take over the duties. Our to support efforts to legalize mari- Community Relations Council.

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To volunteer, email Sarah Baron at Jewish Federation [email protected] OF LOUISVILLE 8 Community Y FEBRUARY 28, 2020 Y 3 ADAR 5780 FORUM Two views: proposed peace plan Ex-Israeli MK: Trump’s peace plan won’t West Bank settler: Trump’s peace plan work, but could help Arab-Israeli ties puts our communities in danger pear on local Arab television and social Rabin were almost identical to the one media, questioning why their countries presented by Trump’s team. Guest continue to hitch their wagons to the Guest These plans suggested that the highly Columnist Palestinians, who are prone to rejecting Columnist Arab-populated mountain ridge from compromise. In some cases, these voices Jenin to the hills of Hebron would be even express open support for Israel. given to the Arabs and the Jordan Val- Einat Wilf In the past, Palestinians could general- David Ha’ivri ley would remain under Israel’s control. ly count on the Arab countries – not just Parts of the lower lying areas on the to openly fi ght wars for their cause, as western side, which are less populated they did in 1948 and 1967, but to stand by Arabs and closer to the Israeli popu- fi rmly behind them, accepting what the lation centers along the Mediterranean, TEL AVIV (JTA) – President Donald Palestinians accept and rejecting what KFAR TAPUACH, West Bank (JTA) — would also become part of Israel. Trump’s Middle East peace plan will the Palestinians reject. This is no longer Put simply, President Donald Trump’s President Trump says that in his plan, probably not achieve its stated goal of the case. “deal of the century” is bad news for Is- no Israelis or Palestinians will be forced bringing peace between Israel and the So although the Palestinians were still rael. to leave their homes. However, it also Palestinians, but it might just bring able to rally the Arab League – a group of In a historic event, Trump revealed his lists 15 Israeli towns that would become about peace between Israel and more of Arab countries, which is already a shad- vision for solving the Israeli-Palestinian isolated enclaves deep within the pro- its Arab neighbors. Here’s why. ow of its former powerful self – to join confl ict, which he says has been one of posed Palestinian state. These towns Over the past several years, Israel has in their rejection of Trump’s plan, their the most diffi cult and complex problems would be under siege by the Palestinian become an appealing partner to Arab isolation in the Arab world is growing to solve. He claims that his plan offers Authority and would almost certainly be states for two main reasons. more apparent. “the most detailed proposal ever put for- placed under a building freeze. In effect, Ever since the revolutions known as This is the most important aspect, and ward by far,” and that it’s a “‘win-win’ op- towns that are not allowed to grow will the Arab Spring toppled several regimes the greatest news, to come out of the portunity for both sides.” slowly dry up. and undermined and threatened the sta- plan’s introduction. Not only does the As a Jewish Israeli who has lived in the Their residents won’t be forced to bility of others, Israel’s stability in the plan refl ect the political preferences of heart of the Shomron area of the West leave by law, but when forced to live in region has become ever more apparent. the vast majority of Israel’s Jews – with Bank for the past 30 years, as a local ac- detached islands within a hostile Pales- Moreover, as Arab countries in the the Likud, Blue and White and Israel Be- tivist and community leader, I am sad to tinian Authority, chances are that many Gulf increasingly came to perceive Iran iteinu parties endorsing the plan – but it say that the above statements are ques- would leave on their own. as a threat, Israel’s stability, military has been cautiously welcomed by Saudi tionable from almost any conceivable Today, Israelis are not even allowed to power and political will to limit Iran’s Arabia, Egypt, Oman, the United Arab angle. drive through the Palestinian controlled power became ever more attractive to Emirates and Qatar as at least a legiti- For Israelis who have supported and Area A, because doing so is life threaten- those states. mate basis for negotiations. built Israeli towns or settlements here, ing. Placing a small Israeli town deep in So behind the scenes, Israel, Saudi It also makes vital regional coop- this plan is dreadful and the results may a Palestinian domain is simply a death Arabia and the Gulf states grew closer, eration more likely to continue and be disastrous. In many ways it puts us warrant for both the individuals living in sharing intelligence and cooperating on strengthen over time. back 30 years. This cannot be accepted. these communities and for the commu- security to confront Iran. Precarious ties Israel, for its part, must endorse and Although claimed to be original and nities themselves. with Jordan and Egypt were further ce- adopt the plan in its entirety if it is to full of creativity, similar plans have been Some mistakenly take some consola- mented by the joint battle against ISIS serve as a framework that enables the proposed by the left since Israel regained tion in the thought that the plan lists and, more long-term, by the discovery Gulf countries to pursue ever closer co- possession of the West Bank in 1967. only 15 small towns to be isolated and Maps envisioned by Israeli Labor party and mining of substantial gas reserves See WILF on page 22 See HA’IVRI P on page 22 on Israel’s Mediterranean coast. leaders from Yigal Allon through Yitzhak As all of this cooperation became more visible, these Arab countries had to fi nd a way to do so without appearing to aban- don the Palestinian cause altogether. 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"'Caring' and 'Excellence' are two words that aptly describe The dramatic events of the Arab Spring made it ever more necessary for Arab the assistance and companionship our father received from regimes to remain attuned to public this wonderful company." sentiment for their survival, but it also Karen Davis | Louisville began to change that sentiment, as pub- lics increasingly focused on domestic de- mands. This means that while empathy for the Palestinian cause remains strong across the Arab world, it is no longer Locally Owned and Operated uniform. In some places, it is fraying. Kayla Cook, R.N. and Elisabeth Knight, M.S.S.W. There is growing evidence of de- creased willingness to place the Palestin- Call (502) 208-9424 today to learn more ian cause above domestic Arab interests. Voices that in the past would have never caringexcellenceathome.com been heard in the Arab world now ap- FEBRUARY 28, 2020 Y 3 ADAR 5780 Y Community 9 FEDERATION Ambassador profi le Tammy Behr comfortable in her own skin, physically and spiritually By Bruce Snyder “I was raised in a strict family,” she embraced them right back. For Community said. “You went to church on Sun- “I believe that everybody has a day and Bible study on Wednesday role,” Behr said. “Any little thing you (Editor’s note: This is the latest in a night; you just did it. It never made do to get involved is one step and one series of profi les on the ambassadors sense to me. I was questioning.” piece of the puzzle. That’s what I want of the 2019-20 Annual Campaign.) In college, Behr took sever- my daughter to see. You don’t have to Tammy Behr is a big believer al different classes on religion, be raised a certain way and you don’t in, and contributor to, the Jew- searching for what felt right. have to believe a certain way, but you ish Federation of Louisville, even It wasn’t until she met her hus- have to contribute however you can.” though the Louisville busine sswom- band, Mark, that it all came together. With her spiritual self in place, an was born a Southern Baptist. “I met with our rabbi and started Behr’s professional career has tak- “I was not raised Jewish. I chose discussions with him about Juda- en off. A nurse by trade, she chose to be Jewish,” said Behr, a Louisville ism,” she said. “The more I talked a more fl exible career when she be- native. “When my husband and I got with him, and the more I studied, came a mother. Always into skincare, married, it wasn’t a deal breaker; he the more I realized I’ve [been] Jew- Behr started Love Your Behr Skin. just said to do what is in your heart.” ish my whole life. It just feels right. “My business is great. I feel if you Behr has always been comfort- “In my mind, I always thought are confi dent in how you look, it car- able in her own skin. Witness her the life of a Jew meant what you ries over into all aspects of your life.” new business, Love Your Behr can’t do and what you have to do. Now Behr feels truly comfortable Skin, her successful skin consult- But then I realized [being Jew- in her skin, physically and spiritually. ing fi rm. Love your Behr Skin, helps ish is] what I choose to do and get Tammy Behr “I am a very, very happy person,” people look and feel their best. to do. I get to go to services and She said. “My life is great. I would Spiritually, though, Behr’s get to say prayers with my family.” not change one thing, not one.” journey has not been so easy. Once she decided on her Jew- fell into place. The Jewish com- ish path, she said everything munity embraced her, and she Yael’s trip a taste of the future for Jewish Louisville youth dition to a fi rst teen experience in Is- rael, a second experience creates an Sara’s View even stronger Jewish identity. As a Jewish communal profession- al, I have watched the exhilarating Sara Klein moments when a fi rst timer fi nds a Wagner personal connection in Israel. Yes, it is a complex country, but beyond the layers of its history and stories, many people fi nd strong bonds. Yael is not the easiest name to nav- These bonds frequently transcend igate with a barista or new acquain- religion to include the modern Jew- tance. Howard and I should know; ish state and people. we chose that name for our youngest As a mom, I am excited for Yael daughter. and her opportunity to feel at home For years, Yael has heard virtually in Israel, continuing what will be every possible mispronunciation and a lifelong relationship and under- spelling of her name. standing of the history and the pio- All that will change over the next neering spirit of Israel. few months. Yael, a junior at DuPont There are many opportunities to Manual High School, is spending a engage with Israel. This summer fi ve semester at Alexander Muss High Yael Wagner on a hike through the Negev Desert (photo provided by Sara Klein Wagner) college students from Louisville will School in Israel, where fi nally ev- participate in internships through eryone can spell and pronounce her includes hiking, either with books in Muss will be a great experience, the ONWARD program. Andrew Tu- name correctly. hand or for fun, including one recent not unlike the experiences other vlin, Max Strull, Joey Schuster, Ethan Alexander Muss is a popular 10-mile hike in the Negev. Jewish Louisville teens and young Grossman and Jacob Ioffe. 48-year-old study abroad program Recently, the students started their adults will soon enjoy. There are many unique Israel op- that transforms Israel into a living week exploring Megido, one of the I am so proud that Jewish Louis- portunities for teens, students and classroom. most important archeological sites ville recently launched an initiative adults. The Federation can help you When we chose modern Israeli in the country. to ensure every child in our com- fi nd the perfect experience for you. names for Yael and our other daugh- So far, according to Yael, every day munity will be able to attend Jewish ters, I admit I had a not-so-hidden at Muss is a new thing and a new overnight camps and Israel experi- Sara Wagner is the president and plan to spend more time in Israel, schedule with new activities. Gen- ences, in addition to Birthright Is- CEO of the Jewish Community of and for our girls to always feel a con- eral studies classes never convene rael, an initiative that has sent more Louisville. nection to the Jewish state. more than three days in a row. The than 750,000 young adults from Yael’s semester at Muss fi ts perfect- madrichim (counselors) plan camp- around the world to the Jewish state, Want to know more? ly with that dream. type activities. connecting a whole generation with For more information on youth trav- In addition to general studies, Yael Shabbat, of course, is different its heritage. el to Israel or overnight camping ex- and her peers spend time at least and important. The teachers do not In Louisville, our expanded One periences, contact Sara Klein Wag- once each week on a tiyul (trip) to ex- assign homework over Shabbat and Happy Camper and Passport to Is- ner at 502-238-2779 or swagner@ perience Israel fi rsthand. Every tiyul napping is a big deal. rael programs recognize that, in ad- jewishlouisville.org. 10 Community Y FEBRUARY 28, 2020 Y 3 ADAR 5780

The J centerpiece ‘THE TALENT JUST KEEPS GETTING BETTER’ Louisville’s Got Talent showcases young performers By Lisa Hornung For Community Every year, the talent on stage at the Louisville’s Heart School, won the 13- to 18-year-old group Got Talent (LGT) finals is astonishing, and the with a reading of her own poem, When You Look 2020 edition on Feb. 23 was no different. at Me. She won $300. Ruby Miller, a 15-year-old freshman at Floyd Cen- The poem was part of a Martin Luther King proj- tral High School, won the top prize for singing ect at her school. and dancing to “If I Loved you,” from the show “I’m the president of my school’s Black Student Carousel. Union, so every year we have a Martin Luther “[I was] so shocked,” Miller said of her win, which King Jr. celebration, assembly type thing,” she comes with a $500 grand prize. “There’s such a said. “We were brainstorming things to do that wide variety of acts and so many young, talented would be interesting and just make the program people, it was crazy. I’m so grateful!” more fun, because in past years, we noticed it was kind of bleh. Because I write, I decided to But Miller’s performance was more than just a there were so many talented people here, and I write a poem, and I recited it, and it went over song. She has been doing vocal training with was really excited and really happy that I won.” singer and actor Debbie King-Raque since she really well. Brannock McCartan, of St. Aloysius School, and was 7. King-Raque died in January, and the song “People loved it,” she continued. “It was really Ashlyn Smith, who is homeschooled, make up Miller sang was one that she had worked on ex- moving for me to write, especially, and to be able the band Kentucky Borderline. They won the 6- tensively with her instructor. to perform it, especially, because it was my own to 12-year-old group with an instrumental blue- writing. It was definitely special.” “I just want everyone to know that I did it for my grass duet. McCartan played the banjo; Smith, voice teacher,” Miller said. A spoken-word poem isn’t the typical winner of the guitar. a talent competition, so Jones was surprised to Ryane Jones, an 18-year-old senior at Sacred The pair met a few years ago at LaGrange Coffee win. “I wasn’t really expecting to win because Future stars came out Sunday, Fed. 23, at the Ursuline Arts Center, for the 2020 performance of Louisville’s Got Talent. This year’s finalists included vocalists, guitarists, a poet and a bluegrass duet – all wowing the crowd of some 400 people. (Community photos by Jessica Budnick) FEBRUARY 28, 2020 Y 3 ADAR 5780 Y Community 11

Roasters, which hosts a weekly bluegrass sponsors.” jam, and later began playing together as a duo. raising Frank Goodloe, artistic director at They have appeared on WoodSongs Old-Time more than $50,000 in support of Acting Out The J , hosted the show along with Marvis Her- Radio Hour in Lexington, WAVE 3 News and WDRB and auditioning more than 1,000 acts. This year’s ring, anchor for WLKY. Goodloe said he had done News. They also play at numerous festivals and show attracted 100 would-be fi nalists. some promos with Marvis on WLKY for LGT and have performed at the Ryman Auditorium in Hair, so he asked him to emcee the show. Nashville. Latts is now a freshman at Yale University and was unable to attend this year’s show, but his “There were so many talented acts,” Goodloe “It feels great; I didn’t really expect it,” McCartan mother, Kate Latts, said she was thrilled with the said. “I mean the judges took forever to deliber- said of winning the age group. “There were a lot performances this year. ate.” of good acts.” “There were no hitches, and there was just a This year’s judges were Beth Craig Hall, founder This year, LGT decided to award a People’s fantastic group of diverse kids, diverse talents, of Actors Center of Training and a talent scout Choice award to each age group instead of just diverse areas of the region, diverse ages,” she for the Helen Wells Agency; Emily Albrink, an op- one. Each of the winners received $150. said. “It was fantastic!” era singer and assistant professor of voice at the Kennedy Julian, who played guitar and sang University of Louisville School of Music; Carter There were nearly 400 attendees at this year’s Mean, by Taylor Swift, won the 6-12 age group. Wood Sartor, a singer-songwriter; Kateryna Sell- show, which was held at Ursuline Arts Center. Her sister, Kameron Julian, who also played gui- ers, principal dancer for the Louisville Ballet; and LGT moved to Ursuline last year to accommodate tar, sang Twinkle, Twinkle Lucky Star, by Merle Robert Massey, CEO of the Louisville Orchestra. larger audiences. Haggard, winning the 13-18 age group. Goodloe hopes this year’s performances will en- Kate Latts said she’s pleased by the money the LGT was started seven years ago by Jake Latts as courage more kids to audition next year. show is raising. his bar mitzvah project to raise money for Cen- “It’s amazing,” he said. “The talent just keeps “This just continues on supporting Acting Out, terStage’s Acting Out – a program that brings live getting better and better each year, so defi nitely which is an amazing program at the JCC,” she theater to local schools. come out next year when we have our auditions said. “We had a packed house here today; we The show has continued annually ever since, again.” had an amazing turnout at auditions and terrifi c 12 Community Y FEBRUARY 28, 2020 Y 3 ADAR 5780 PICTURE THIS: HAIR ON CENTERSTAGE

It was the Age of Aquarius at The J in February as CenterStage performed the classic ‘60s rock musical “Hair.” The hippie counterculture play told the story of a “tribe” of politically active young people, opposed to the war in Vietnam, living the bohemian lifestyle in New York City. Many songs from the play became anthems of the anti-war movement. CenterStage held a talk-back session following one of the performances. (Community photos by Jessica Budnick) Jewish Family & Career s erviC es

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But she was not easy at first. She struggled with different. her voice. Her peers criticized her for Her brown skin gave her away. overly sentimental images; they also Her grandparents were Yemeni Jews, said her dialogue was too direct. who had immigrated to Israel in the “Many of the rules I was actually try- 1930s and had lived there ever since, ing to implement in my writing, in my in a village just east of Petah Tikva in- fiction, made no sense when you situ- habited by Yemenis, Ethiopians and ated them against an Israeli context,” other Mizrahi (Middle Eastern) Jews. she said. “For example, I remember In her 20s, she moved to Canada, in my fiction class I was told that dia- lived there for 20 years and has since logue must always have subtext, that returned to Israel. people always say one thing and mean She has written about her life in her another. Those of you who know Israe- latest book, The Art of Leaving: A Mem- lis may find that a bit odd.” oir, a collection of essays about her Though she took her peers’ advice, life, travel and her Yemeni-Mizrahi she grew unhappy with her literary culture. She has also published a nov- voice, thinking it was no longer au- el, The Best Place on Earth. Both books thentic. An instructor told her to stop have won and were shortlisted for sev- Israeli writer Ayelet Tsabari recounts the challenges of being a Mizrahi Jew, and the racism brown reading Canadian writers and focus on eral prestigious awards. people endure, during her lecture at the University of Louisville. (Community photo by Lisa Hornung) immigrant and trans-national ones in- Tsabari gave the Annual Naamani stead. Lecture at the University of Louisville kid were all written by Ashkenazi au- She recalled seeing a story in a Van- It worked. Tsabari found her voice. on Sunday, Feb. 16, where she read thors and told Ashkenazi stories. Even couver newspaper about Passover. “I “I do think Israeli writing tends to from The Art of Leaving and discussed in school, the books they assigned to was thrilled that there was a mention be more sentimental,” she said. “It can her life as a Yemeni Jew, an Israeli and us all told Ashkenazi narratives. By the of Passover and I opened it, and the verge sometimes on melodrama, and a writer. time I graduated from high school, I entire piece was talking about differ- we are passionate people, we’re dra- The Naamani Memorial Lecture could cite the dates of European im- ent preparation methods of matzah matic people.” Series honors the memory of UofL migration to Israel in great detail, but ball soups. At that point in my life, I She credits her family and traditions Professor Israel T. Naamani, and is I knew next to nothing about my own never even had matzah ball soup: We for her writing success. supported by the Naamani Memorial heritage.” eat spicy fish for Passover, or Yemeni “I think my love of narrative, my Lecture Fund. While living in Canada, Tsabari has soup with turmeric.” story, my love of writing exposition of As a child, Tsabari became frustrat- found that even fewer people under- She is often told she looks like an telling, rather than just showing may ed by the lack of stories about people stood her as a Mizrahi Jew. Arab, which is not incorrect. Some- come from a history of oral storytell- who looked like her. “There, I learned that for Canadians, times, though, she is mistaken for an ing, which is my literary tradition that “I was an avid reader growing up, Jewish meant delis and matzah ball Indian, finding herself on the receiving I come from,” Tsabari said. “I think but in all the books that I loved, I nev- soups. Most people I met in Vancou- end of racial slurs. that transience and belonging are very er saw a character like me, or like my ver had never encountered the Yemeni “People sometimes ask me if I’ve Jewish themes, because our collective grandmother, or like my father,” she Jews and knew nothing really about ever experienced racism as a Jew in history, the succession of wars and mi- said. “The books that I cherished as a Mizrahi traditions.” Canada, in the world, and I always gration, haunts our present.”

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• Indoor Pool • Free Wifi FEBRUARY 28, 2020 Y 3 ADAR 5780 Y Community 15 NEWS Jewish group launches collection drive for migrants By Lee Chottiner ing list and got back “a ton of sup- Community Editor plies” – toiletries, first-aid supplies, diapers, toys, washcloths. A Jewish social justice group in She also spread the word be- Louisville just helped a Bellarmine yond her group. One woman from University professor fill several suit- a church organization contributed cases with necessities for migrant large boxes of supplies. families at the U.S. southern border In the end, JJI, Hutchins and his with Mexico. class raised more necessities than Jews for Justice in Immigration could fit in 15-18 suitcases. (JJI) delivered the supplies – enough Rostov said any excess items will to fill a good size van – to Frank be donated to La Casita, a Louis- Hutchins, a Bellarmine professor ville hospitality center for the Latinx of anthropology and sociology, on community. In fact, JJI continued Monday, Feb. 10. the suitcase drive to bolster dona- Hutchins, who is teaching a course tions for La Casita. on the border situation called “Im- Hutchins said the project was a migration, the Wall, and Death on practical way to respond to the crisis the Border,” took his 18 students to at the border. southern Arizona and Mexico over Bags of toiletries collected by Jews for Justice in Immigration filled the office of Bellarmine University Professor Frank Hutchins, who teaches a course on immigration and the southern border. Hutchins “This is an issue people are inter- Spring Break to see the situation for just took his class to Arizona and Mexico, where they delivered the supplies to a community service ested in for a number of reasons,” themselves. Ideally, each of them tot- center for migrants. (photo provided by Frank Hutchins) he said. “Up here in Kentucky, it ed a suitcase full of supplies. sometimes feels like you can’t make “It’s all really functional,” Hutchins to Casa Alitas, a Catholic community class’ planned trip to the border. a difference pushing back against in- said of the bags and boxes of dona- service center in Tucson that serves Since they were flying on an airline justice. This is a way to make a dif- tions that took up space in his of- about 240 clients per day, many of that allows two free suitcases per ference.” fice prior to the trip. In his many them women and children. traveler, he decided each student What struck Rostov about the travels abroad, “I’ve seen a number Susan Rostov, a member of JJI, would pack their clothes in one bag whole experience, she said, was how of instance where people, out of the initiated the drive. She got to know and fill the other with necessities for eager people were to help. goodness of their hearts, donated Hutchins after he wrote a column the families. “People want to do, but they don’t things that just aren’t appropriate, about the border situation last July “I said, ‘I can do that, and I want know what to do,” she said. “And but they (JJI) donated stuff that is for the Courier-Journal and decided to take this back to a group I’m with they thanked me – ‘thank you for do- really useful.” to reach out to him. (JJI),” Rostov said. ing this.’ It was a win-win for me, for The donations were to be delivered Later, Hutchins told her about his She drafted a letter to the JJI mail- Bellarmine, hopefully the migrants.” CAMP

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The J Senior Center for February Tuesday, March 3, 2:45 p.m. Friday, March 6, 12:45 p.m. Wednesday, March 18, 4:45 p.m. Monday, March 23, 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Bingo Music by pianist Bernie Schweickart, Interfaith Intergenerational model Mobile mammograms with Brown free for members seder, sponsored by the Bensinger Cancer Institute, call 502-238-2749 Thursday, March 5, 9 a.m. family in memory of Judith Bensinger, for appointments Kentucky Country Day school perfor- Monday, March 16, 11 a.m. LBSY students to atend, Cantor Sha- mance of Hello Dolly at KCD, back at Book Club: The Time Traveler’s Wife ron Hordes to lead, dinner catered by Wednesday, March 25, 1 p.m. The J by noon for lunch. Transporta- Mid-week Matinee: Judy, $3 for Tuesday, March 17, 12:45 p.m. Chef Helen, $5 for members, $7 for tion is $5 non-members; $3 for transportation. members, $5 for non-members. Free Stroke prevention presentation, free popcorn and soft drinks, candy avail- for members able for purchase.

The J Youth Activities Feb. 29, March 14, 28 March 27-April 3 Feb. 17-March 26 recreation, and social development. Kids Night Out at The J: games and Spring Camp, structured activities Youth Enrichment Classes provide Offerings include Snapology LEGO swimming for grades K-6, play room including arts and crafts, sports and regularly scheduled, structured and club, Ballet & More, Ukulele lessons for preschoolers, movie and snacks swim; a fi eld trip to SIGS Sportsplex supervised activities for children and Chess Club; cost varies, register cap the night, for c hildren 2 years- is planned for Thursday, April 2; open outside the regular school day. Enrich- at jewishlouisville.org/youthprograms sixth grade; cost: $35 for non-mem- to grades K-6; cost: $70 for non-mem- ment Classes promote positive youth bers, $25 for members plus $10 per bers, $55 for members, extended care development and offer various learn- additional child from the same available. Register at ing opportunities, including STEM pro- household, RSVP at thej.campbrainregistration.com. grams, gross motor skill development, jewishlouisville.org/KNO.

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Opening night for the 22nd Annual Louisville Jewish Film Festival was all about “tradition.” The program, which was held at Bellarmine University, featured the screening of “Fiddler: A MIracle of Miracles,” a documentary about the making of the classic musical “Fiddler on the Roof.” The show included performances by Tevye and his family. Of course, a fiddler made the rounds, having her picture taken with the guests. (Community photos by Jessica Budnick.)

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NCJW to celebrate Street. The event should last two three years. hours. suffrage at parade NCJW-Louisville credited its National Council of Jewish Wom- Women interested in joining the board, and particularly Jane Emke, en, Louisville Section, is joining a parade should contact Chazen at for the fundraising effort. group of Louisville women’s organi- 502-523-1662 or nancychazen@ A voluntary process, JFRC par- zations at this year’s Pegasus Parade, ncjwlou.org. putting on a “parade within a pa- ticipants go through a 12-month rade” to celebrate the centennial of program, completing various re- American Red Cross the 19th Amendment, which granted Family Recovery Court quirements, including maintaining suffrage to women. marks fi rst anniversary sobriety and engaging in ongoing support treatment services. Success The Suffrage Parade, as it is called, National Council of Jewish Wom- is defi ned as the reunifi cation of the will be divided into three sections: en, Louisville Section, (NCJW-Lou- family in a safe environment with Our History, Our Voices, Our Power. isville) is celebrating the fi rst an- Some 1,000 participants are expect- sobriety, stable housing and employ- niversary of the Jefferson Family ed. ment. Recovery Court (JFRC). “We will have 10 to 20 NCJW mem- To date, three women have gradu- The JFRC, which NCJW-Louisville bers marching in our section (histo- ated from JFRC during a Dec. 17 ry), but the parade committee is also fi nanced, launched in January 2019. ceremony in the courtroom of Fam- needing 100-plus participants that The court supervises substance ily Court Judge Deana McDonald. will march in the parade to represent abuse treatment and family support Three more participants are expect- other signifi cant women and histori- programs for parents seeking to re- ed to graduate this March. Adult & Pediatric cal highlights,” said NCJW Executive unite with their children or maintain Director Nancy Chazen. them in their care. NCJW is working to establish fam- First Aid/CPR/AED The Pegasus Parade, a prelude to ily recovery courts in Clay, Kenton, NCJW raised $561,100 in private the Kentucky Derby, will be held at and Daviess counties, raising more donations to the Community Foun- SUNDAY, MARCH 8 5 p.m., Thursday, April 30. The route than than $41,700 for those efforts. $75 non-members | $65 members is about 1.7 miles – about 17 blocks dation of Louisville to underwrite – from Broadway at Campbell to 9th the operating costs of the JFRC for Registration deadline: Wednesday, March 4

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“There was no decision. Of course I am leaving a legacy gift to the JCC and Adath Jeshurun. The Louisville Jewish Community has helped me survive and thrive. The first time I witnessed a charitable act was at the JCC. My aunt, who worked at the JCC for 65 years, helped a man who showed up needing food and some fresh clothes. That clicked and I realized people can make a difference; I then understood why I always put coins in my blue tzedakah box and never went to Sunday School at AJ without some change to donate. There is no way that I could pass up giving tzedakah through a legacy gift for future generations in Jewish Louisville.”

– Jaye Bittner You too can create an endowment to preserve Jewish Louisville’s programs and organizations that matter to you. Contact Jennifer Tuvlin at 502-238-2719 or [email protected] to endow your Jewish values. FEBRUARY 28, 2020 Y 3 ADAR 5780 Y Community 19 AROUND TOWN Anshei Sfard Knit & Qvell Worship National Refugee Shabbat Melton Museum Day Thursday, March 5, 1-2 p.m. Friday, March 20 Sunday, March 8, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 3630 Dutchmans Lane, second floor Family Shabbat Dinner Adath Jeshurun Wolf Holocaust & Humanity Center, All knitted/crocheted items donated to Friday, Feb. 28 Jewish Family & Career Services to co- Cincinnati The Temple JCPS Clothes Closet, contact: host Kabbalat Shabbat service, 5:45 Rabbi Stanley Miles to lead the day Toby Horvitz, 502-458-7108. Dinner, 6 p.m.; Tot Shabbat, 6:45 p.m. (oneg to follow), Family Shabbat led p.m.; vegetarian/dairy potluck dinner, trip as an introduction to the Melton Sunday Night at the Movies by Grade 4 students, 7 p.m.; cost for 6:45 p.m., panel discussion of refu- course, “The Holocaust as Reflected Sunday, March 15 dinner: $10 for adults, free children gee experiences/Jewish perspectives, in Diaries and Memoirs,” cost: $75, The Temple 12 and under, $5 reservations before 7:15 p.m.; food must be brought in including transportation and museum Pizza dinner, 6:30 p.m.; film and dis- Feb. 25; RSVP to thetemplelouky.org/ disposable aluminum pans, no meat, fee, lunch not included, contact Debo- cussion, 7 p.m.; family-shabbat/ or 502-423-1818. nor meat by-products, pre-packaged rah Slosberg (dslosberg@adathje- A Stranger Among Us -- a crime/dra- items must have a kosher symbol, shurun.com) for details. visit ada- ma/romance – will be screened; spon- Cocktails and Comedy sored by the Jewish Heritage Fund for Friday, March 6 contact Rabbi Diane Tracht (dtracht@ thjeshurun.com/melton for course Excellence; RSVP at thetemplelouky. The Temple jfcslouisville.org), visit adathjeshu- information. Comedian Joel Chasnoff will appear run.com/event/refugeepotluck to org or at 502-423-1818. Kabbalah Month by Month (adult oriented), free babysitting with sign up. Thursday, March 12, 6:30 p.m. AJ Music Festival pizza provided; cocktails and appe- Keneseth Israel tizers, 6 p.m.; shortened Shabbat No Shush Shabbat Sunday, March 15, 7 p.m. Cantor Sharon Hordes teaches kabbal- service and comedy Shabbat, 7 p.m.; Friday, March 20, 6:30 p.m. Adath Jeshurun ah through the prism of each Hebrew RSVP for cocktails and appetizers Cantor Azi Schwartz of Park Avenue Temple Shalom month, RSVP to rsvp@kenesethisrael. by March 3 at thetemplelouky.org/ Synagogue in New York and a record- Rabbi Beth Jacowitz Chottiner and com 502-459-2780. comedy or ing artist, to perform. Cost: $15 per or 502-423-1818, reservations Benji Berlow to lead, PowerPoint ser- required, sponsored by Jewish Heritage vice, kids stay while adults play RSVP: Torah Yoga person, visit adathjeshurun.com/ Fund for Excellence. musicfestival or call Molly Evancho [email protected]. Thursday, March 19, 6:30 p.m. Keneseth Israel GUCI Song Leader (502-458-5359) for tickets. Cantor Sharon Hordes and Lisa Friday, March 6, 6:30 Short and Sweet Service Flannery teach, Temple Shalom and Kindergarten Open House Temple Shalom Saturday, March 21, 11 a.m. Hadassah co-sponsor, RSVP to rsvp@ Sunday, March 22, 9:30 a.m. Grant Halasz to lead with Rabbi Beth Adath Jeshurun kenesethisrael.com or 502-459-2780. The Temple Jacowitz Chottiner; Halasz also sings Service for grades K-7 and families, Contact The Temple for more details. Saturday, March 7, 10:30 a.m. Rabbi Robert Slosberg to lead. Anshei Sfard classes 3630 Dutchmans Lane, second floor Tot Shabbat AJ Book Club Catered Shabbat Dinner Spice of Life: practical lessons from Saturday, March 7, 10:45-11:45 a.m. Sunday, March 22, 2 p.m. Friday, March 27 the Torah portions, Wednesdays at 7 Keneseth Israel Adath Jeshurun p.m.; Make a Prophet: the life and Adath Jeshurun For children up to kindergarten age, Family-friendly dinner, service begins lessons of the prophet Samuel, Thurs- Judas by Amos Oz being read, Ted Miriam Bird and clergy will lead, the days at noon; Talmud Trek: life les- Shlechter to facilitate the discussion. regular service will begin at 9:30 a.m. at 5:45 p.m.; dinner, 6:30 p.m.; cost, sons from tractate Megillah, Sundays as usual. RSVP to 502-459-2780 or $10 per adult; children 12 and under, at 9:30 a.m. (breakfast served); Rabbi Homeless Outreach [email protected]. free; RSVP by March 20, adathjeshu- Wednesday, March 25, 4 p.m. run.com/shabbatdinner. Simcha Snaid teaches the classes. Keneseth Israel Rabbis Shabbat Dinner Jews and Brews Sandwiches and care packages to be and Sisterhood Shabbat Torah Yoga Service Wednesdays, 11 a.m. prepared; bring bread, peanut butter, Friday, March 13, 7 p.m. Saturday, March 28, 11-11:45 a.m. The J Library jelly, blankets, underwear, socks, flash- The Temple Adath Jeshurun Rabbi Michael Wolk leads Torah study lights, etc.; group leaves at 4:45 p.m. The WRJ/Sisterhood will be honored Rabbi Diane Tracht to lead, service- over coffee. to distribute items to the homeless; for its dedication to The Temple. for grades K-7 and parents, based [email protected] or Brown Bag Torah Study Shabbat Service, Dinner on mussar, the Jewish practice of 502-459-2780. Tuesdays, noon Friday, March 13, 5:30 p.m. developing ethical qualities in body Temple Shalom Temple Shalom Book Club Chabad House, 1654 Almara Circle and spirit, contact: Tracht at (diane- Rabbi Beth Jacowitz Chottiner leads, Thursday, March 26, 2 p.m. Kabbalat Service followed by a three- [email protected]). participants bring their own lunches. Barnes & Noble, S. Hurstbourne course traditional dinner, sponsored in Goodbye, Columbus: And Five Short part by the Jewish Heritage Fund for Isaac Meyer Wise Shabbat Stories by Philip Roth and Gratitude by Excellence, call 502-459-1770. Friday, March 27, 7 p.m. Purim Oliver Sacks being read. The Temple Family Purim Dinner/Shpiel Mini Minyan A celebration of The Temple’s classical Sunday, March 8, 5 p.m. Mega Yard Sale Saturday, March 14, 11-11:30 a.m. Reform heritage. Sunday, March 29, The Temple Adath Jeshurun Short family service, led by grades Monday, March 30, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Shabbat Kiddush for Beginners A Shabbat program for children ages 2 and 3, 5 p.m., dinner and party to Keneseth Israel Saturday, March 28, 10 a.m. 2-6, John Gage of Kentucky Homefront follow; costumes encouraged; Megil- Contact KI for more details. Chabad House, 1654 Almara Circle lah reading, groggers, face painting, leads music and storytelling. Kiddush luncheon with kosher deli carnival games, balloons, photobooth; Cemetery Spring Plantings following beginner friendly service, Shabbat Scholar cost for dinner: $10 for adults, free Orders are now being taken for spring sponsored in part by the Jewish for children 12 and under, $5 for begonias for Adath Jeshurun Cem- Saturday, March 14 Heritage Fund for Excellence, call 502- reservations before March 3; RSVP etery; deadline for orders is April 13; Adath Jeshurun 459-1770. Rev. Robert Owens, of Citizens of at thetemplelouky.org/purim/ or 502- call Belinda Lasch at 502-458-5359 sponsored by the Jewish Louisville Organized and United 423-1818; or visit adathjeshurun.com/cemetery- Adult Education Heritage Fund for Excellence. plantings. Together (CLOUT) to speak following kiddush lunch; AJ has been invited to Lunch and Learn Purim Comedy Night KI Bridge Club join CLOUT; contact Larry Grossman Thursday, March 5, noon Sunday, March 8, 6 p.m. Mondays, 1-3 p.m. The Bristol, Main Street Temple Shalom ([email protected]), or Frank Schwartz (fe- Rabbi Michael Wolk leads, food sold Keneseth Israel, small chapel [email protected]). Comedian Joel Chasnoff to perform, RSVP to [email protected]. separately, RSVP to mwolk@kenes- adults only, BBQ brisket dinner at 6 ethisrael.com. p.m. (salmon option available); show, 7:30 p.m.; cost, $36 by March 3, RSVP: [email protected] or 502-458-4739; sponsored by Jew- ish Heritage Fund for Excellence. 20 Community Y FEBRUARY 28, 2020 Y 3 ADAR 5780 AROUND TOWN/ LIFE CYCLE

Purim Celebration and Margie Kohn of Louisville and May. United Jewish Appeal, the Federation, Monday, March 9, 6 p.m. Arline Weiss of Boca Raton, Florida. Thelma’s family is grateful to Dr. United Way, Jewish Community Center, Keneseth Israel Gary Fox for his friendship and atten- Temple Adath Israel B’rith Sholom, Dinner, carnival, family friendly Megil- tive care; Amber Temple Johnson for National Council of Jewish Women and lah reading (8 p.m.); cost: $10 per Weddings her patient and devoted care; and Hadassah. She also chaired the Jef- adult, $5 per child, free for kids under Golding-Marcus Thelma’s caregivers, Gladys Burress, ferson County Personnel Merit Board. 5. Visit kenesethisrael.com/pay- Rabbi Joshua and Sharon Franklin, Arian Franklin and Once her children were grown, she ment or send checks to KI. Ayala Golding of Ruthann Hall. pursued other interests: earning her Louisville announce Funeral services were held Sunday, real estate license, owning a small ac- A Magical Purim the marriage of their Feb. 9, at Herman Meyer & Son, Inc. cessories store and tutoring children Tuesday, March 10, 5 p.m. son, Samuel Benja- Burial followed in Adath Jeshurun within the Louisville school system. Standard Country Club min Golding (Sam) Cemetery. Expressions of sympathy An avid traveler and voracious A Chabad themed event, including to Ayelet Bina Mar- may be made to the Janet & Sonny reader, she most enjoyed being with magician Josh Fletcher, “Kentucky cus (Bina), daugh- Meyer Food Pantry at Jewish Family her family and wide circle of friends. Science Guy” Jerald Smith, a three- ter of Rabbi Elie & Career Services or the Karmen B. A lifelong lover of the arts, she regu- course deli-style dinner (6 p.m.), an and Dvora Marcus of Beit Shemesh Bush Head and Neck Cancer Fund at larly attended Actors Theatre of Lou- audio/visual presentation of the Megil- Israel on March 1 in Jerusalem, Israel. the J. Graham Brown Cancer Center. isville and the Broadway Series. She lah, hamantashen bar and a PJ Library Sam is the grandson of Dr. Martin also performed with Heritage Theater storytelling; cost: $15 for adults, $10 and Naomi Golding of Durham, North Josephine “Jo” Goldman of Louisville. for children 12 and under, $60. per Carolina, and Ithamar (z”l) and Miriam Josephine “Jo” She was the devoted and much- family cap, 10 percent discount for Pollak of Petah Tikva, Israel (formerly Goldman, passed loved mother of Kim Goldman, Bart payments by March 1. RSVP to 502- of New Haven, Connecticut). away Saturday, Feb. Goldman (Missy Tapp-Goldman) and 459-1770 or [email protected]/ 1, 2020, surround- Jamie Zelvin (Richard). She chose her purim. Sam made Aliya in 2016 and com- ed by her loving own appellation for the grandchildren, pleted his military service this past family. She was 89. TeeGee, which stood either for her Anshei Sfard Purim Celebration summer. He is a rabbinical student at A daughter of initials or THE Grandmother. She was Tuesday, March 10, 5:30-8 p.m. Yeshivat Kerem BeYavneh. the late Harry and loved and adored by all her grandchil- The Regency, 8900 Limehouse Lane Esther Kastan, of dren, Julian Chunovic (Izumi), Kelsey Buffet dinner, entertainment, photo Bina is studying for a degree in blessed memory. Jo graduated from Goldman, Lindsey Zelvin, Jordan Zelvin booth, activities, $18 in advance, $20 informal education at Ono Academic Louisville Girl’s High School and and Samantha Cutler, all of whose at the door; Children ages 6-12, $10; College, Jerusalem, and is working as worked for many years as a bookkeep- friends also called her TeeGee. Under 5, free, $50 maximum per fam- the chessed coordinator in Midreshet er at different businesses here. For a Funeral services were held Sunday, ily, RSVP by March 1, 502-451-3122. Amit Seminary. time, she and her sister, Judy, owned a Feb. 2, at The Temple. Burial followed Training Wheels Preschool Purim knit shop in Bon Air. in The Temple Cemetery. Expressions The couple will make their home in She recently retired from the Of- of sympathy may be donated to The Sunday, March 15, 9:30 a.m. Israel. The Temple fi ce of the Commonwealth’s Attorney, Temple or the charity of the donor’s Stories, crafts and food; RSVP by where she was a data entry clerk (and choice. March 12 to Lexie Beauchamp at Obituaries offi ce mom) for 24 years. religiousschoolassistant@thetem- Jo is survived by her son, Nathan Dr. S. Gerald Marx plelouky.org or Sarah Harlan at educa- Thelma Cohen Chase Goldman (Myra); her daughters, Robin Dr. S. Gerald [email protected]. Thelma Cohen Parker (Allen) and Jackie Goldman Marx, a Louisville Chase, 92, died (boyfriend, Dennis Yokie); her grand- dentist, died Satur- Passover Friday, Feb. 7, 2020, children, Daniel, David, Deborah and day, Feb. 1, 2020. at her home. Rebecca Goldman, Allen Parker and He was 83. Second Night Seder A native of Louis- Emily Parker-Woodland and Jonathan Born in Louisville, Thursday, April 9 ville, she was born Goldman; and 9-1/2 great-grandchil- a son of the late Temple Shalom May 6, 1927, to the dren. Leon and Esther Call 502-458-4739 or email informa- late David and Jean- Funeral services were held Monday, Marx, he gradu- [email protected]. netta Sacks Cohen. Feb. 3, 2020, at at Herman Meyer ated from Indiana University and the She was a second generation, life- & Son, Inc. Burial followed in Adath School of Dentistry at the University of Passover at The Temple long member of Congregation Adath Jeshurun Cemetery. In lieu of fl owers, Louisville. Annual First Night Seder: Wednesday, Jeshurun, where she was a president expressions of sympathy may be do- In 1963 he began his practice, East April 8, 6 p.m.; Congregational Second of Sisterhood. She also chaired the nated to the Parkinson Support Center End Family Dental Center, and con- Night Seder, Thursday, April 9, 6 p.m.; Women’s Division of Bonds for Israel, of Kentuckiana, parkinsoncenter.org, tinued for the next 55 years until his Young Adult Seder, Saturday, April rose to vice president of the National or Keneseth Israel Congregation. retirement. 11, 6 p.m.; Annual Gaylia R. Rooks Women’s League for Conservative He is survived by his daughters Gin- Women’s Seder: Tuesday, April 14, 6 Judaism and belonged to B’nai Brith, Toni Gladstein Goldman ger Marx (Katy Bain) and Jody Grant p.m.; costs: Temple members, $10; Hadassah and NCJW-Louisville Sec- Toni Gladstein (John); grandchildren, Robert Bernardi, nonmembers, $20; children 12 and tion. Goldman, loving Natalie Bernardi and Jacob Marx Bain; under, free; RSVP for members until Thelma received numerous awards mother and grand- a great-granddaughter, Sadie; a sister, March, 18, for non-members, March and honors from several organizations mother, and a Sylvia Kozlove; a nephew, Eddie Ko- 19 to April 1; fi rst-come, fi rst-serve, for her years of service, including Jewish community zlove; a niece, Sharon Rubin (Steve); nonrefundable payment is required Adath Jeshurun Sisterhood, Chabad of leader, passed away his dear friend, Meg Leibson, and sev- upon reservation; events sponsored Kentucky and Israel Bonds. Friday, Jan. 31, eral great-nieces and great-nephews. by the Jewish Heritage Fund for Excel- She was a devoted mother, grand- 2020. She was 87. In addition to his parents, Marx was lence. mother and great-grandmother, loved Born and raised preceded in death by his wife, Nancy. travel, the Kentucky Derby and Univer- in Louisville, she graduated from A funeral service was held Tuesday, sity of Louisville sports. Northwestern University in 1954 Feb. 4, at Herman Meyer & Son, Inc. Births In addition to her parents, she was with a degree in radio and television. Burial followed in Cave Hill Cemetery. Baby boy Weiss preceded in death by her beloved hus- She worked as a producer at WGN in Expressions of sympathy to the do- Julia and Michael band of 65 years, Aaron Chase; and Chicago, leaving formal employment nor’s favorite charity are welcomed. Weiss of New York, her brother, Irvin Cohen. when her husband entered military announce the birth Thelma is survived by her daughter, service, devoting herself to family and Carolyn Robertson Rosenthal of their son, Brady Vicki Chase (Richard Harris) of Coral community. Carolyn Robertson Rosenthal, 96, Samuel Weiss. Springs, Florida; her son, Stephen In 1960 the family returned to Lou- died peacefully on Saturday, Feb. 8. Brady is the grand- Chase (Karen) of Los Angeles; two isville where Toni became an active, 2020, in Louisville. son of Joanie and grandchildren, Taryn Chase Greenman vibrant leader in the Jewish commu- Born in Maysville on Dec. 20, 1923, Craig Lustig of (Ross) and Tyler Chase Glass (Zach- nity and the community at large. She a daughter of the late Carl and Arlene Louisville and Robin ary); and great-grandchildren, Kaia served as president of the Jewish Robertson, Carolyn passionately sup- and Steve Weiss of Boynton Beach, Greenman, Brooklynn Greenman and Community Federation, and as a board ported her husband, the late M. Jack Florida, and the great-grandson of Bob great-grandson Glass, who is due in member of the National Women’s “Skee” Rosenthal, at the racetracks, FEBRUARY 28, 2020 Y 3 ADAR 5780 Y Community 21 where he worked as a horse trainer. her parents. Unusu- almost every local and national life A native of Cleveland, Ohio and She also loved to spend][ time with al for a small-town insurance organization in the country, a 1940 graduate of Glenville High her children, grandchildren and great- Southern girl, she including Life Inc., LifeMark Partners School, Pauline married Sherman grandchildren. grew up with strong, and NAILBA. Zlotolow in 1943. Together, they raised She enjoyed needlepoint work, often business-minded A wonderful spouse, an engaged three children in Louisville. gifting her work to family members. women, preparing mother, and business leader, she A businesswoman, Pauline was co- She also was an avoid traveler. her for future suc- legally changed her name to Happy director of the Kentuckiana Garden & In addition to her husband and cess in business. – her nickname – to refl ect her ever- Patio Show and the Hobby-Craft and parents, she was preceded in death by After graduat- optimistic disposition. Gift Shows at the Kentucky Fair & her daughter, Beverly Bennett, and her ing from the University of Georgia, Happy blazed the trail for many Exposition Center in the 1960s and son, Jim Robertson, Sr. she took a job as a buyer of children women who would follow her to take 1970s. Carolyn is survived by her daughter, clothes at a department store in At- management and leadership roles in She was a passionate volunteer and Elizabeth Robertson; her son-in-law, lanta. One of her suppliers was Irving the insurance business. fundraiser; she served the United Jew- Jackie Bennett; her grandchildren, Me- Shaw, who asked her out only days She is survived by her younger ish Campaign, Council for Retarded lissa Wright (Rodney) and Jim Robert- after fi rst meeting her and, the story brother, George Moses Scheer, Jr. (Mi- Children of Jefferson County, Louisville son, Jr. (Lisa); her great-grandchildren, goes, proposed to her on their fi rst chele Grey Scheer); son, Richard Hale Community Chest, United Way, Ken- Garry Robertson (Kayla) and Amber date. They were married for over 60 Shaw (Dr. Kimberlyn Leary); her son, tucky School for the Blind and many Wright; her great-great-grandchildren, years and she delighted in being the Jonathan Adam Shaw (Maria Shaw); other charities. She also was active at Lila and Leland Robertson; and by her mother of two sons. her granddaughter, Stephanie Walters the JCC Senior Program. siblings, Ann Berry (Bill) and Bobby Happy supported Irv’s decision to (Brian Walters), and her grandson, Pauline was preceded in death by Robertson. take a position in the life insurance Jonathan Blake Shaw. Sherman. She is survived by two sons, Funeral services were held Tuesday, business, which led to a move to Lou- The Shaw family would like to thank Ian Zlotolow and Steve Zlotolow (Re- Feb. 11, at Herman Meyer & Son, Inc. isville to run a large regional agency in the associates at Jefferson Manor and becca); a daughter, Marsha Worthing- Burial followed in Keneseth Israel 1961. Eventually, Irv opened his own her special caregiver, Beth Sawyer. ton (Parker); and four grandchildren, Cemetery. agency with Happy as his ad hoc offi ce A memorial service was held Sun- Jon, Juniper, Holly and Lansana. manager and accountant. Together, day, Feb 23, 2020, at Herman Meyer The family requests that expres- Happy Shaw they helped revolutionize the insur- & Son, Inc. Memorial gifts may be sions of sympathy be made in her Happy Shaw died Wednesday, Feb. ance industry by creating a national made to The J’s Capital Campaign. name to Judy Fancher Employee Fund 19, in Louisville. Born Frieda Theresa marketing fi rm for wholesaling life at the Reutlinger Community, where Scheer on June 28, 1928, in Eaton- insurance, American Insurance Mar- Pauline Rich Zlotolow Pauline lived out her years with dignity ton, Georgia, Happy and her three sib- keters, eventually re-christened Shaw Pauline Rich Zlotolow, 97, formerly of and grace – 4000 Camino Tassajara lings grew up working in the dry goods American Financial Corporation. Louisville, died peacefully on Tuesday, Danville, CA 94506. store her grandmother started, helping Happy helped Irv create and lead Jan. 28, 2020 in Danville, California.

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All tickets for this 3600 Dutchmans Lane • Louisville, KY 40205 film are available 502-459-0660 • www.jewishlouisville.org through Baxter Avenue Theatres. 22 Community Y FEBRUARY 28, 2020 Y 3 ADAR 5780 FORUM Palestinian state. WILF Though tempting to ridicule the Amer- Continued from page 8 ican president’s vision, the plan offers operation with Israel. It is crucial that the prospect of greater peace and pros- even if Israel ultimately annexes the ter- perity for those Arab countries that ac- ritory designated for Israel in the plan, cept that Israel and the Jews have come it does so while making it clear that back to their ancient homeland to stay. the remaining territory, assigned in the plan to a Palestinian state, would not be (Einat Wilf is a former Labor member of annexed and will be kept for a future the Israeli Knesset.)

rible details of the plan write off their HA’IVRI concerns, trusting that the Palestinians Continued from page 8 will never agree to the terms. So, they cut off from Israel. A closer look at the say, there is nothing to worry about. Trump map reveals that another 40 Well, what if they don’t pass up this larger Israeli towns, including my own, opportunity? Then we are in a real fi x. share a very similar fate. They will fi nd Some argue that President Trump’s an- themselves like isolated outposts con- nouncement was a historic recognition nected to the rest of Israel by very nar- of the connection of the Jewish people to row corridors, surrounded by Palestin- Judea and Samaria. ian controlled space. I can understand those feelings of re- Towns like Kiryat Arba and Hebron lief. But we cannot ignore the maps and that are now about a one-hour drive detailed plans behind the words that, south of Jerusalem will, in the vision of in effect, decree a building freeze and a “the deal of the century,” only be acces- slow death to some 60 Israeli towns in sible via a narrow artery north of Be’er the heart of Judea and Samaria. Sheva, which will likely take about two My great concern is that after this plan and a half hours to reach from Jerusalem. has been embraced by leaders like Netan- It is sad and frustrating to hear voices yahu and Trump, only a miraculous mes- of joy from friends of Israel who misread sianic event could reverse the process. this deal as some kind of gift to Israel. Many of them who are aware of the hor- (David Ha’ivri serves on the Shomron Regional Council.)

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As a boy, he never spoke German in the ful coexistence) is doable.” There are nondenominational reli- MARX streets, and his parents didn’t speak In fact, Jews and Muslims lived to- gious entities, too, much so that it is no Continued from page 1 Hebrew at home. gether peacefully for generations until longer unusual for Israelis to choose a “Until he went to kindergarten, he the political issues drove them apart, Reform or Masorti (Conservative) syn- roots there. didn’t have a public language,” Marx she said. agogue when they need or want one. said. But today, Marx notices a greater But religion remains a tough sale for Marx traces her Jerusalem lineage Despite her secular parents and up- Arab presence in western Jerusalem many Jews in Israel, where the ultra- through her mother’s family – Sep- bringing, Marx gravitated back to re- than in the past. In French Hill, where Orthodox Chief Rabbinate maintains hardic Jews who were expelled from ligion. she and her family live, their building tight control over marriage, divorce Spain in 1492. They then lived in Mo- Ordained in 2002 at HUC-Cincinna- also houses two Palestinian families, and other lifecycle events. rocco, Italy and Turkey before settling ti, she has spent much of her career in not to mention a Haredi family, a Mod- “Entering a synagogue is a very po- in Ottoman-ruled Palestine in 1772. teaching in her hometown, which has ern Orthodox family and a Conserva- litical act,” Marx said, “and some Is- For a couple generations, they resid- given her a front row seat to the strug- tive family, and secular and nonde- raelis don’t want to hear anything Jew- ed in the Galilean city of Tzfat before gle in Israel between Jews and Arabs, nominational residents. ish because of the religious coercion moving to Jerusalem, where they have progressive and orthodox Jews. The neighborhood also has a com- we undergo. Everything is controlled dwelt for the past 250 years. munity-owned pub, a co-op where by the chief rabbinate.” Marx counts several rabbis in her Though life in Jerusalem is becom- neighbors gather, bring food and When she gives interviews or ap- family tree as well as shadarim (mes- ing polarized, Marx said it wasn’t al- homemade wines. Even some Mus- pears on TV programs in Israel, Marx sengers) who were liaisons to Diaspora ways that way. lims, whose religion prohibits alcohol, prefers to be referred to as a “rabbi,” communities, including one relative She recalled stories told by her show up. not a “Reform rabbi,” she said, noting who made contact with Indian Jews in grandfather, who lived in the Old City, “A lot of interesting things are going that an Orthodox rabbi would not be the 18th century. about his family’s interaction with on under the radar in many ways in Je- qualified that way. Eventually, though, her grandfather Muslims. rusalem,” she said. But she said progressive streams of – a lawyer and judge – and her mother He described to his granddaughter The divide between progressive and Judaism must offer themselves as al- became secular, shunning religious life how, just before Passover, the women haredi Jews poses a trickier kind of po- ternatives. as many Israelis do. in his family used to carry all their cha- larization. “We have to rethink our synagogues “She didn’t want to speak any Ladi- metz (bread, flour, etc) to their Muslim Even though a growing number of to include more than just services,” no, which is a shame, I think,” Marx neighbors. haredi Jews are living there, compared Marx said. “We have to rethink what said of her mother. “She didn’t want to “By the end of Pesach, the Muslim la- to secular or progressive Jews, Marx Israelis need and how they need it. have any of that because ‘we are Israe- dies would bring back cakes and cook- said there remains a growing liberal We have to be much more present in lis and we have to speak Hebrew; that’s ies, because they (the Jewish women) Jewish presence in the city. There are the educational system and the public our national language.’” couldn’t make them until Pesach was four Reform kehilot (communities); sphere” Her father, a German Jew, came to over,” Marx said. “That was a moment Marx rattled off the names of rabbis Palestine with his family in 1938. (He of celebration…. They would all feast leading them, some of whom were her had his first birthday aboard the ship). together. To me, it shows that it (peace- students in seminary.

that comes with a university commu- When the Filson offered Glogow- Since coming to Louisville, much GLOGOWER nity” er the archive position, it was pretty of Glogower’s time has been divided Continued from page 1 Her parents didn’t push her into Jew- much hers to define. between two projects: the archiving ish communal work, she said. “They “It was hard for them to articulate of Jewish Hospital records, which is versity of Rochester said recent gradu- complete; and now The Federation ates are typically offered work as ap- encouraged us to do what we wanted what the job was because it had never to do.” existed before, and they were also rely- Archive, (the photo sifting currently prentices or assistant curators – rarely happening at the Standard Club). given the chance to build an archive So she did. ing on me to figure it out,” she said. from scratch. After graduating from Oberlin Col- The job, as she sees it, is doing sev- “That’s a big project; I would say, maybe about four to five hours a Naturally, she jumped at the chance. lege in 2002, she moved to the Bay eral things at once. Area, where she worked for the San “I’m building Jewish archival collec- week,” she said. “I’m normally out Jennifer Cole, director of collections there Wednesday afternoons; it’s a lot access at the Filson, who sat on the Francisco Jewish Film Festival and in tions – the actual stuff – but I’m also the Oakland Public Library. She joined forging relationships; I’m working to of work.” hiring committee, said its members Her job also includes overseeing dig- liked Glogower’s scholarly and Jewish artistic co-ops, wrote and self-pub- excite and cultivate a passion for and lished poetry, played guitar and sang. an investment in history” itization of back issues of Community, backgrounds, but her communication which has already been completed skills especially interested them. “I think I’ve always been curious More specifically, she’s “building col- and open to the opportunities that life lections, building constituents, build- through the 1990s. “She is such a storyteller,” Cole said. “They’re very information-rich. A “She instantly captures your attention presents,” Glogower said. “My joke is, ing programming, building trust, if you want to land on your feet, you building enthusiasm and buy-in for lot of people might want to search the and begins a conversation with you newspaper for many different things. under the guise of storytelling.” need to grow a lot of feet.” preserving Jewish history.” When she returned to the Midwest, She sees historic preservation, not as So we knew that was a priority.” she took a job at Chicago’s Spertus a means in itself, but as a “useful tool” In the long run, Glogower sees the Glogower comes honestly by her Museum at the Spertus Institute for for celebrating history, and for “inter- work at the Filson as not just cultivat- interest in Jewish history. Jewish Learning and Leadership from rogating” it. ing a Jewish archive, but building a The daughter of a Modern Ortho- 2007 to 2009 as a research and educa- “I think it’s important to ask tough “model” the Filson can use to collect dox rabbi and a schoolteacher turned tion assistant. questions about history: Were other the history of other communities in chaplain, she and her five younger sib- Now, she’s building a Jewish collec- options possible? Did we make the Louisville. lings grew up in Ann Arbor, Michigan, tion at the Filson. best choices?” she said. “We don’t just “We’re piloting this; we’re figuring where her father was on the staff of the learn from history by patting ourselves out how to do it at the Filson,” she University of Michigan Hillel. That’s no easy task, said Cole, who previously worked at the American on the back.” said. “Our hope is to create a cascad- “My upbringing is pretty unique, Jewish Archives in Cincinnati. Beyond The JCA is currently composed ing effect of expanding and deepening even among Jewish communities,” collecting and organizing documents, of approximate 25 cubic feet of pho- our documentation and understand- Glogower said. “On the one hand, I the curator must instill public inter- tos records, documents, albums – all ing of our city, state, and region.” grew up very frum – going to Jewish est in the project as “an active site of housed throughout the history center. She also sees herself as a teacher, day school and in a completely kosher community,” finding ways to involve There are even some “chachkes” in dispelling stubborn notions that his- and Shabbos observant home all the people as volunteers, donors and regu- tory is just a series of dates and events way. the collection, physical items that are lar users. unique to Louisville Jewish history. So lined up in chronological order. “But my parents also made this re- “There was a basic expectation that far, though, Glogower has prioritized “What I like to do is try to complicate ally incredible decision to raise us in whoever filled this position would be collecting records because they are how we think about history,” Glogower a college town,” she continued, “so we doing outreach to build the JCA,” Cole “easier to store” and more “informa- said. “History is about what happened, were fully immersed in the world of said. tion rich.” it’s also about paths not taken. That’s secular ideas and the life of the mind really what records allow us to do.”

house, Ali and Slma put in 400 hours of In addition to building new houses, of the 19th Amendment. HABITAT “sweat equity” to secure the purchase, Habitat has also begun repairing exist- Cantor Sharon Hordes of KI, who of- Continued from page 1 which includes homeowner classes ing homes, particularly in the Portland fered a blessing at one build day, said (budgeting, mortgages, landscaping) neighborhood, where many of its previ- sheltering a person or a family is a holy “They make enough money to afford and working on other houses as well as ous dwellings have gone up. The group act. this house,” Hebert said, “but not so their own. also works on houses it did not build, “Helping to shelter others is emulat- much that they can go to a bank to get “They are supposed to have 200 helping the whole neighborhood. ing the best, most compassionate qual- a mortgage.” hours done before their house even This year, Habitat will do an all- ities of God,” she said. In addition to what they paid for the starts,” Hebert said. women build, marking the centennial Expert Primary Care When and Where You Need it.

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