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Communit■ ■ y FRIDAY VOL. 42, NO. 9 29 SIVAN 5777 JUNE 23, 2017 A night to honor Yael Dayan – daughter of – to speak here By Lee Chottiner Interim Editor Yael Dayan, author, journalist activ- ist, and the daughter of the late Israe- li army general and defense minister, Moshe Dayan, is coming to Louisville. Dayan who also served in the Knes- set, will speak at The Temple during the Shabbat service on Friday, Septem- ber 15, and will be part of the oneg that follows. The Temple and the Jewish Heritage Fund for Excellence are spon- soring her visit. Dayan, 78, will be in the country to promote her latest book, Tran- sitions, an auto- biography whose Devon Oser (left) seen here with Becky Swansburg, urged Jewish Louisville to engage its young and find ways to turn their ideas into action. (photo by William Beasley) liner notes were written by pub- lic figures no less Young leadership shines at 2017 Annual Awards Meeting than Amos Oz By Lee Chottiner nized Jewish Louisvillians from across those plans into action. and the late Shi- Interim Editor the spectrum – senior citizens enriching “Engage individuals at their level,” the mon Peres. Yael Dayan the lives of others, volunteers perform- current YAD chair said. “Each of us has “She is a hero,” Becky Swansburg brought an encour- ing valuable services to the Federation, a special talent. Find out what they’re Rabbi David Ariel-Joel said. “Not only aging message to the 2017 JCL Annual teens who are just now discovering how passionate about and incorporate it into a military hero, she was a high officer Awards Meeting. rewarding service to the Jewish commu- the community.” in the army. She is a true Israeli hero As she took the podium to introduce nity can be. Shapiro, a JCRC board member, em- and icon; she fought all her life for Isra- two of the three recipients of the young But the young leadership awards of- braced the idea of being a future Jewish el to be the place it ought to be. leadership awards that evening, she not- fered the chance to showcase Jewish leader, saying people he respected saw “She fought for LGBTQ rights before ed that all three are relative newcomers Louisvillians who could be guiding the him as one. And Woods, who brought it was popular to do so,” Ariel-Joel con- to Louisville; none were born and raised fortunes of the community before very the MOMentum trips to for young tinued. “She fought for women rights, here. long. mothers to Louisville, said she was grat- for the freedom of religion and free- The message from Swansburg, herself This year’s young leadership award ified to help these women lead more dom from religion in Israel, including a young Jewish leader, was clear: Jewish recipients were Corey Shapiro (Julie E. meaningful Jewish lives. the freedom to go to the beach on Yom Louisville is vibrant enough to attract Linker Community Relations Young The young adult recipients joined Kippur in a bikini.” young people from around the country Leadership Award), Devon Oser (Joseph the rest of this year’s honorees, includ- Born in 1939 in , a co-oper- – all bringing with them new ideas and J. Kaplan Young Leadership Award), ing the winner of the most prestigious ative village, in Israel, to Ruth and the fresh energy. and Dara Woods (Lewis W. Cole Memo- award, Dr. Muhammad Babar Cheema, late General Moshe Dayan, Yael Dayan The community need not only look rial Young Leadership Award). (Blanche B. Ottenheimer Award). quite literally grew up with her coun- from within to tap its next generation of Oser used her time at the mic to en- “Those of you who know me, try. leaders. courage leaders to help young people know that I am passionate about the See DAYAN on page 19 The June 8 Awards Meeting recog- with new ideas and to find ways to put See YOUNG LEADERSon page 19

Louisville’s Andrea Glazer will blog from 2017 By Lee Chottiner Interim Editor POSTAGE LOUISVILLE Andrea Glazer, the Louisville native PERIODICALS and equestrian who will compete for Team USA next month at the 20th Mac- cabiah Games in Israel, will be doing more than vying for a medal while she’s there. Glazer, 22, who will compete in the show jumping event, will also blog about her experiences during the Games, and Community will carry those posts on its social media. The Maccabiah Games, also known as the Jewish Olympics, will run from July 4-18. About 10,000 athletes representing 80 countries are expected to compete. But there’s more than sports. Mac- cabiah also will celebrate 50 years of a reunified during its opening ceremony at Teddy . A Kabbalat Andrea Glazer will compete in show jumping during the Maccabiah Games in Israel. (photo by Alex Banks) See GLAZER on page 19 2 Community Y JUNE 23, 2017 Y 29 SIVAN 5777 SHOWCASE Berg mosaic depicting Holocaust, Israel’s birth rededicated at JCL Annual Meeting

By Lee Chottiner what one human can do to another.” Interim Editor Wagner said a curtain was installed around the mosaic in the ‘90s, which Tell your children of it and let your chil- concealed the mural when drawn. dren tell their children. But Karen Berg said the mural should —Joel 1:3 be seen by young and old alike. “It’s too important of a story not to Dr. Harold Berg had a favorite saying: teach our children,” she said. “That’s “Life is short, but art is long.” what it was meant to do; that’s what we In other words, long after the artist are meant to do. If we abdicate that re- passes away, his art, and its messages, sponsibility, then we’re just allowing his- live on. tory to repeat itself.” So it’s no wonder why Berg, an ardent Becky Swansburg, a JCL board mem- Zionist, agreed to a mosaic mural ber, said she recalled being a child and depicting the horrors of the Holocaust looking at the mural with a mixture of and the elation of the birth of Israel – “fear and curiosity.” the same mural that hangs today in the Berg came by his interest in mosaics Linker Auditorium of The J. by chance. “It starts in a terrible place, but it ends “The story goes he was visiting Mex- with the creation of the State of Israel,” ico with my mother (Pearl) and anoth- said Karen Berg, daughter of the late er couple,” daughter Karen recalled. surgeon and artist. “The Jewish identity “They were having lunch outside on a was not destroyed; it was not lost.” patio overlooking a mosaic factory. He The 48-year-old work of art, Berg’s The Harold Berg mosaic, which shows the sweep of 20th century Jewish history from the Holocaust to the birth of thought, ‘Wow! That looks interesting,’ largest, was rededicated at the JCL An- Israel, was rededicated the June 8 Annual Meeting. (photo by William Beasley) and went down there and bought some nual Awards Meeting, Thursday, June 8. A new plaque describing the mural, the JCC board OK’d the project. Berg ac- ture. titled “Darkness to Light,” was affixed cepted, donating his time and materials. Finally, the mural depicts Israeli inde- next to the mural. Berg “became so enthusiastic over the pendence through scenes of a soldier’s “My father considered it his most im- idea that he described it most effectively defending the country from a watch portant project,” Karen Berg said at the to the attention of the JCC board of di- tower, another planting a tree in the rededication ceremony, “not because of rectors, which resulted in its placement ground, and people dancing about a me- its size, but because of its message.” on the wall where it will be in constant norah – grapevines in the foreground, JCL President and CEO Sara Klein sight of the public,” the Kentucky Jewish Jerusalem as a backdrop. Wagner said it was time to rededicate Post and Opinion reported at the time. The mural was unveiled two years the mosaic, and the story it tells, be- The mural actually depicts an artistic after Israel liberated the Old City of Je- cause the JCL stands for respect, “and transition from darkness to light: First, rusalem in the Six-Day War, once again we know what hatred can do.” it shows emaciated victims of the Nazi freeing Jews to worship at the Western Formally unveiled on Oct. 12, 1969, death camps, then the steamer Exodus, Wall. the mural was the brainchild Joseph J. made famous by Leon Uris’ novel of the Karen Berg, whose daughter, Rachael Kaplan, then president of the JCC. Ka- same title, as it reaches Palestine, the Pass, is a rabbinic student in New York, plan asked Berg to make the mural after silhouette of a woman looking to the fu- said the artwork exhorts Jews of all gen- erations “to be witnesses and to make sure your eyes are not closed to the les- sons of history.” Joe Rigsby, an art teacher at the JCC, assisted Berg in creating the 25-foot- Karen Berg describes her father’s mural to the audi- long, 15-foot-high wall sculpture – made ence. (photo by William Beasley) with hundreds of mosaics from and . The mural, built upon 15 sep- tiles. That’s how it started. arate panels, took an entire summer to “He was very, very good at it,” she add- complete. ed. Shards from Masada and the Western That’s putting it mildly. Today, her fa- Wall, which were purchased from the ther’s creations are on display at the U.S. Israeli Department of Antiquities, are embassy in Israel, the Israeli embassy in incorporated into its design. Washington and Jewish Hospital down- The graphic Holocaust scenes in the town. mural have always been somewhat con- “He has mosaics literally all over the troversial. According to the Post and world,” Karen Berg said. Opinion, Rigsby was apprehensive at This particular mural was unveiled first about how stark they would be, but with a separate mosaic plaque dedicat- he soon came around to the concept. ing the work to Kaplan and bearing two “It’s something too easy to forget,” he biblical passages: the line from Joel giv- told the paper. “So, it has to be shown. en above, and these words from Exodus: The first or second generation removed “I will redeem you. I will bring you into from catastrophe should be reminded of the land.” #JEWLOU WATERFRONT WEDNESDAY JEWISH BEDTIME STORIES and SONGS HAPPY HOUR

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By Lee Chottiner so much at its Dutchmans Lane campus Interim Editor that “it can’t be wrapped up in a slogan.” On the business front, the new of- Jay Klempner ended his two-year ficers of the JCL board were elected at term as chair of the JCL Board of Di- the meeting. They are Jon Fleischak- rectors at the Annual Meeting Thursday, er (chair), Ralph Green and Jeff Tuvlin June 8. (vice chairs), Laurence Nibur (interim “We had a lot of work that we accom- treasurer), Becky Swansburg (secretary) plished,” Klempner told the capacity and Klempner (immediate past chair). crowd in reflecting upon his term, “and Two board members were elected to we have a lot of work ahead of us.” their first terms – Madeline Abramson He said the JCL had brought in more and Shari “George” Polur – and three revenue over the past two years while were elected to a second consecutive controlling expenses, and added new term – Seth Gladstein, Nibur, and Jake staff with new skills. He touted the Jew- Wishnia. ish Heritage Fund for Excellence for its Per by-law rules, Amy Ryan will serve $200,000 campaign challenge. on the board as Program Cabinet chair, “We’re now ready and prepared for a Rabbi Nadia Siritsky will serve as Louis- bright future,” he said. ville Board of Rabbis and Cantors pres- He said he was proud that the JCL had ident, and Rabbi Stanley Miles as JCRC addressed the contentious issue of reli- chair. gious pluralism in Israel over the past Mark Behr, Karen Benabou, Sarah year, hosting the heads of the Jewish Harlan, Jon Klein, Ariel Kronenberg, state’s Reform and Conservative (Maso- Outgoing JCL Chair Jay Klempner gets a hug from President and CEO Sara Klein Wagner during the June 8 Annual Robin Miller, Benjamin Vaughan and rti) movements in an open forum to dis- Meeting. In the backdrop is the new plaque for the Dr. Harold Berg mosaic that was rededicated during the cere- Amy Wisotsky will remain on the board. cuss the status of liberal Jews there. mony. (photo by William Beasley) Lance Gilbert, chair of the Gover- “It’s equally important that we, as to share. to Louisville, as well as its homegrown nance Committee, led the business por- Louisville Jews, overcome our differenc- “Jay has an incredible respect for our JTomorrow!, which is laying the ground- tion of the meeting. es,” he said. team and professional staff,” Wagner work for a future J that will serve the Klempner ended his own remarks by President and CEO Sara Klein Wag- said. “And for that, I’m grateful.” needs of a changing community. “challenging” the crowd to be ambassa- ner paid tribute to the outgoing lay lead- Wagner used her remarks to laud the (She hinted that there will be more dors for JCL and tell family and friends er, calling Klempner “realistic, pragmat- JCL for bringing LIFE & LEGACY, a developments from JTomorrow! in Sep- what is happening at Dutchmans Lane. ic and determined.” She also liked how program that nurtures legacy giving by tember, but she didn’t elaborate.) “I want to see more new faces at next he always seemed to have a good story individuals to local Jewish institutions, According to Wagner, the JCL is doing year’s campaign,” he said.

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By Lisa Michel Barnes have begun baking our own challah. My nected to the Jewish community.” For Community adult daughter recently moved into an In comparing her youngest daughter’s apartment. About a week later, she sent recent bat mitzvah with that of her old- It doesn’t hurt to ask. If you don’t ask, me a picture that completely warmed er daughter’s three years ago, Jasmine the answer will always be “no.” my heart – lit candles and a table set Farrier said, “The first time around, I Because that has always been one with challah, wine and Shabbat dinner. was obsessed with logistics. The second of my philosophies, a year ago I sent This was one small yet huge impact of time around, I was fully engaged in her a “nothing ventured, nothing gained” Israel. and the family’s spiritual growth and email inquiring about Louisville’s first It’s fair to say we all came home from connection to the synagogue and each Jewish Women’s Renaissance Project Israel more knowledgeable and empow- other.” (JWRP) Israel trip – also known as MO- ered, more connected to Judaism and Like Jasmine, each of us came home Mentum – I had no idea my life and my our community, and simply more con- from Israel with a “renewed spirit.” children’s lives were about to be blessed fident Jews. Through JWRP, the impact of Isra- with a positive change. Israel motivated us to begin or in- el inspired 16 women to become better Last November, 16 Jewish moms, all crease our participation in Jewish or- Jewish moms, daughters, friends and with children under the age of 18, set ganizations and activities, and attend or wives…better advocates for Israel and off for a life-changing journey. Each of volunteer at community events. In fact, more involved members and leaders of us could spend hours telling you about our trip chairwoman, Dara Woods, was the Jewish community. Israel changed what we did in Israel, what we learned motivated to take on more leadership us for the better. and how we were inspired. We each have roles in the community and recently We are all thankful to the Federation favorite parts of the trip, but in the end, received the Lewis W. Cole Memorial and The J for the amazing opportunity there were some very common threads. Young Leadership Award at the JCL’s we were given to be a part of Louisville’s Now that we’ve returned and com- annual meeting. first JWRP adventure. We are excited pleted six months of our one-year com- MOMentum moms on a beach. (photo provided) Among other trip participants, Jaime for the next group of 18 women who will mitment to participate in post-trip ed- Schwartz said she feels more confident join JWRP trip this November. And to ucation programming and activities, beautiful ritual into my home. Today, talking to her children about Jewish young Jewish moms everywhere, we say there have already been some powerful those of us who occasionally celebrated life and history. Jessica Springer said “Go to Israel! Be inspired and empow- changes, among the biggest (for many of are now more consistently lighting can- the experience inspired her “to look for ered!” us) being the celebration of Shabbat. dles and having Shabbat dinner as many opportunities for other Jewish people to Before Israel, I had never brought this Friday nights as possible. Several of us become more involved (and) more con-

Generation to Generation committee makes call for photos, memories The J and its partners over the years and Young Adult Division’s Jodi Halp- have played a major role in something ern. Jewish Louisville cares about, L’dor Registration is now open online at V’dor, “From Generation to Genera- https://jewishlouisville.org/event/gener- tion.” ation/ or by calling David Mays at 502- So much so, in fact, The J regularly 238-2770. Tickets are $65 per person hears from members and guests, re- and next generation tickets for adult 30 flecting on how they grew up at the cen- years old and younger are $36. ter, how they learned to swim here, how We need photos and memories! their grandchildren learned to walk Tribute ads are available to all com- here, how their parents have lunch with munity members who wish to share a friends in the Senior Adult Lounge, and favorite photo and one-line memory how their kids look forward to camp. or tribute to honor someone special. None of that is possible without Tributes will be shown on screens people like you – community members, throughout the evening and will also be dedicated volunteers and lay leaders, shared on social media before and after committed staff members and enthu- the event. siastic program participants. So, let’s Make a tribute today for $54 or get party! two for $100. All proceeds from the The Generation to Generation Cele- Tribute Ads will support the JCC’s camp bration on Sunday, August 27, 6:30 p.m., and membership scholarship funds. Couples young and old are expected to dance the night away at the August 7 Generation to Generation Celebration at the beautifully renovated Louisville at the beautifully renovated Louisville Marriott East. Please send the photo and text to David Marriott East, is a chance to come Mays at [email protected] together as a community to reminisce “Annette was a mentor, a leader and a everyone.” or call him with questions at 502-238- and reconnect with friends from the champion of every person who walked The Generation to Generation Cel- 2770. past, welcome newcomers and celebrate through our doors. She believed with- ebration will be Co-chaired by Bob & our bright future together. her whole heart The J should be open to Margie Kohn and Jaye & Bob Bittner The celebration will include Heaven Hill sponsored cocktails, a delectable 3-course dinner, dancing through each SUMMER decade’s classics with DJ Coxx, an Only 6 Weeks Left opportunity to have a family portrait made and more. CAMP The J, in partnership with Jaye Bit- of Summer Camp! tner and her family, will use this special event to present the Inaugural Annette Simon Sagerman L’dor V’dor Award to Marsha Bornstein and the Annette Si- REGISTER mon Sagerman Next Generation Award to Keren Benabou, two very special TODAY! people that truly embody the spirit of Annette Sagerman Z’’L. For 65 years, Annette was the face of the JCC and as President and CEO Sara Wagner said, FOR GIRLS AND BOYS AGES 2 YEARS-12TH GRADE Shalom Tower Waiting List Now Has 3 Month Wait for Vacancy Free swim daily! For further information, please call Diane Reece or Eleonora Isahakyan at 454-7795.

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This post has yet to be filled by the EDITORIAL STAFF This informs much of what we do Here in Louis- current administration and now, with Lee Chottiner as a community. It plays a role in our ville, our Federa- plans to massively cut funding to the Interim Editor of Community support for the State of Israel. It is the tion funds and/or State Department, there is talk by Secre- 502-238-2783, [email protected] reason why so many Jews are in leader- coordinates trips tary of State Rex Tillerson of leaving the Kristy Benefield ship roles in causes around the world. It to the USHMM, position unfilled. Community Subscriptions played a role in our JCRC’s support for a an essential part This would be a huge mistake. 502-238-2739, [email protected] local Syrian refugee family. Matt of our overall Ho- According to the Anti-Defamation “Never Again” is, in many ways, our Goldberg locaust education League, anti-Semitic acts have increased Ben Goldenberg guiding principle. mission. 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Federal funding should be in- Attacks against Jewish institutions eyewitness testimony of what it was like creased, not cut. in Europe have increased dramatically Shiela Steinman Wallace to experience this horror brings a level The USHMM needs to be used by in recent years, and Jews cannot safely Editor Emeritus of authenticity that is unmatched. an increasing number of Jewish and wear anything that is identifiably Jewish But the days of the first-hand account non-Jewish education and community in many countries in Western Europe. BOARD OF DIRECTORS are fast coming to an end. Every year, institutions. Rarely do we take some- This post is needed now more than ever. Board Chair the number of survivors left to tell their one to the museum who is not deeply We also urge President Trump and Sec- Jay Klempner tale gets smaller. In the not-too-distant affected and transformed by it. The rest retary of State Tillerson to not leave this future, they will all be gone. return to their respective communities vital post unfilled and conduct a com- JCL SENIOR STAFF How will we tell their story then? to share and teach a universal message prehensive search for the next envoy as Well, one primary tool is the United of tolerance. We urge President Donald soon as possible. President & Chief Executive Officer Sara Wagner States Holocaust Memorial Museum, Trump and Congress to increase fund- and this tool is invaluable. It does a ing, not decrease it. (Matt Goldberg is director of the Jewish Vice President of Philanthropy wonderful job of telling the story of the Community Relations Council.) Stacy Gordon-Funk Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Ed Hickerson Senior Director of Marketing, Judaism: Pursue goals of the Paris climate accords Communications & Engagement Shayne Brill By David Kraemer our collective responsibility for the plan- contributor to global warming, and that Guest Columnist et we call home. the consequences will be significant and Tax deductible contributions may be sent to Community, 3600 Dutchmans Lane, Louisville, KY 40205 That the earth has been warming in even catastrophic. If average global tem- The Trump administration’s decision recent years is indisputable. At issue are peratures rise just a little further, not to withdraw from the Paris climate the causes of this warming and its con- only will vast populations be “inconve- agreement has demanded that we all ask sequences. nienced,” but environments will shift, ourselves where we stand on questions The vast majority of scientists agree food supplies will be disrupted, severe © 2017 JEWISH COMMUNITY OF LOUISVILLE, INC. of climate change, global warming and that human activities are a significant See KRAEMER on next page JUNE 23, 2017 Y 29 SIVAN 5777 Y Community 7

when human life (and die) in the future. But Judaism is the creator’s commandments to care for Kraemer might be at risk. also clear in insisting that our obliga- it (see Berakhot 35a–b). The earth is not continued from previous page And Jewish law tions extend not only to those who live ours to exploit – let alone to destroy – at is unambiguous today, but also to future generations. will. It is ours only if we are good stew- weather events will be more common, when life might As Moses, speaking for God, says in ards. As Genesis 2:15 says, we are placed animal species will be eradicated and be at risk: You are Deuteronomy 29:13-14: “I make this cov- in this “garden” of ours “to work it and more — all at a rate unprecedented in obligated to “err” enant ... not with you alone, but both to guard it.” human history. in the direction of with those who are standing here with It would be unfair to say that Judaism In other words, this is not merely caution. us this day before the Lord our God and requires us to stay in the Paris climate a matter of principle. If scientists are So on Yom Kip- with those who are not with us this day.” agreement; biblical and rabbinic pre- right, this is a matter of life and death pur, if a pregnant The covenant, with its obligations to scriptions are not simplistically trans- for potentially large numbers of crea- woman says she is David Kraemer save lives, is a “generation to generation” latable into the details of 21st-century tures, including humans. Matters of life fine without eating covenant. policy. But Judaism does require us to and death are central to the concerns of but a doctor says her life is at risk, you Finally, our obligation as Jews extends pursue the goals of the Paris accords Jewish thought and religion. are obligated to feed her. By the same not just to our own species but to the and even more. The fact that questions So we Jews must ask: What do Jewish token, if the doctor says she is fine but world and all of God’s creatures within remain does not change this conclusion. teachings demand of us in the matter of she says she is failing, you are similarly it. Psalms declares that “the earth and In the view of Judaism, the survival of global warming? obligated to feed her. What this means its fullness are the Lord’s” (24:1). We the earth and its creatures is our respon- From a Jewish perspective, it makes is that even if the “alarmists” only might are, as Leviticus announces, mere “res- sibility. no difference that there are those, in- be right, we are obligated to take the ident-aliens” (25:23) on the land. cluding a small number of scientists, steps they advise. If human life might be But doesn’t Psalms (115:16) also teach (David Kraemer is the Joseph J. and Dora who dispute the science and therefore at risk, we must act to avert the risk. that “the heavens belong to the Lord Abbell Librarian and Professor of Talmud that the conclusions are the source of One might respond that the Yom Kip- while He gave the earth to the children and Rabbinics at the Jewish Theological alarm. Because global warming might pur case pertains to someone who is al- of men”? Yes, says the Talmud, but only Seminary.) lead to human deaths, it falls into the ready alive, while the concern for global after we take responsibility for the earth category of safek nefashot, or occasions warming extends to those who will live by recognizing its creator and following Ban on partisan pulpits is key to protecting religious freedom By Rabbi Jack Moline In exchange for in practical terms. However, Congress stitution suggests. And for those people Guest Columnist the opportunity could wipe out the law altogether. with less integrity, even a small threat of to offer tax deduc- That would be exactly the wrong move sanction makes them think twice about That small, little-known law known as tions to donors, for American democracy and religious the consequences of getting caught. the Johnson Amendment, which prohib- the non-profits – freedom. The Johnson Amendment I can think of times when the bully its electioneering by houses of worship including, but not may be rarely enforced, but it is a crit- pulpit of the presidency could rightful- and other charities and which President limited to houses ical guidepost. And just because people ly be used to call for passive resistance Trump has vowed to repeal, is exception- of worship – agree could get away with violating it, that against an immoral law. Plunging hous- ally important to preserve. Even if it is that neither the doesn’t mean they do so. es of worship into partisan politics does not widely enforced, the permission it organization nor I believe that people of integrity follow not strike me as one of those times. grants to the anyone represent- Rabbi Jack Moline the law even without the threat of pun- If you are clergy or congregant, you to pursue violators is critical to the pro- ing it will endorse ishment. We typically stop at red lights, should oppose the assault on the John- tection of religious communities and the or oppose a candidate for office. Issue correct a bank teller who gives us too son Amendment. Thankfully, polling integrity of government. advocacy is fully permitted, but elec- much money, vote only once in an elec- shows that you already do – overwhelm- A 16th-century rabbi told me so. tioneering is not. It seems an eminently tion and settle our disagreements with ingly. There exists a teaching in the scholarly reasonable standard, especially since no words. We do so because the rules of discussions of Jewish law that translates one, including clergy, is restricted from civil society are important, enacted to (Rabbi Jack Moline is president of In- roughly as, “It may be the rule, but we do endorsing in a personal capacity. promote the general welfare, as the Con- terfaith Alliance.) not teach about it publicly.” It is invoked It is no secret that this law is rarely en- sparingly, almost always when a person forced. The process of investigating and is technically allowed to do something prosecuting violations is costly and com- that would nonetheless prove harmful plicated. No one has ever gone to jail for it to others. Think of the straw that used to and only one house of worship is known be left on the roadside for people to use to have ever lost its tax-exempt status for when cleaning up after their animals. a violation. Given the many thousands of The straw was technically ownerless houses of worship in America, that does and could be taken by any passerby for not exactly seem excessive. private use, but the Talmud directs us to But of all the things right-wing preach- not encourage such behavior. ers might get exercised about – poverty, Why? Rabbi Bezalel Ashkenazi, best inequality, war, bigotry, personal immo- known as the author of the Talmud com- rality – they seem to be sinking millions mentary Shitah Mekubezet, offers this of dollars and almost as many words INTRODUCING relatable explanation: Even when you into claiming that their First Amend- can get away with something without ment rights have been trampled by the penalty, we do not encourage it for the Johnson Amendment, and they are de- sake of a better world. manding its repeal. I can think of many corners of our President Trump has promised to society that would benefit from this sort do just that. Fortunately, as with oth- IBN of restraint. The Johnson Amendment, er promises made by the president, he which has been targeted by the religious does not have the unilateral authority to right for elimination, is near the top of change the law. His recent executive or- the list. der encouraged the IRS to look the oth- The amendment is a part of the tax er way when people violate the Johnson ALI code governing tax-exempt charities. Amendment, but this accomplishes little BOXING PROGRAM ADULT & KID CLASSES PRIVATE LESSONS LAUNCHING IBN ALI, NEPHEW OF JULY MUHAMMAD ALI, NOW COACHING BOXING 2017 EXCLUSIVELY AT THE J. MORE INFO. AT JEWISHLOUISVILLE.ORG/ALI-BOXING 8 Community Y JUNE 23, 2017 Y 29 SIVAN 5777 Six-Day War revisited Raffel: Educating youth on legacy of 1967 conflict is key to the future

By Lee Chottiner For that reason, he took aim at those Interim Editor who say Israel’s “dirty linen” should not be aired in public. On the 50th anniversary of the Six- “I’m not at all afraid of our dirty linen,” Day War, Martin Raffel said the Jewish he said. “In fact, I see Israel’s problems world is failing to transmit the lessons as an opportunity for our constructive of that period to its younger generations. engagement. If we want more religious He said many Jews have grown up pluralism in Israel, let’s work for it. If we with no memory of the events that led don’t like some of the things that Israel to the war: the angry mobs in Arab does to its non-Jewish citizens, then let’s capitals “screaming for Jewish blood,” try doing something about it.” Egypt’s closure of the Straits of Tiran to • Never give up on peace – with security. Israeli shipping, the expelling of United A supporter of a two-state solution with Nations peacekeeping forces from Sinai, the Palestinians, Raffel is pessimistic an arms embargo by , U.S. reluc- that he will live to see it. Then again, he tance to intervene, and a genuine fear by noted, Jews of the time never expected American Jews that another Holocaust to see Egyptian President Anwar Sadat was in the offing. fly to Israel in 1977, speak to the “Israel was all alone,” Raffel said. “We and eventually make a peace with Prime all felt it; we all saw it.” Minister Menachem Begin that has en- Israel, of course, won that war, but its dured for nearly 40 years. victory, he said, sowed “seeds of disuni- The Palestinian issue continues to ty” that are dividing American Jews to “loom large,” with no solution in sight, this day. but Raffel doesn’t despair. Raffel, former vice-president of the Martin Raffel (left) and Cantor David Lipp share a moment following Raffel’s lecture on his recollection of the Six- Day War and the lasting impact of the conflict. (photo by Courtney Hatley) I’m more OK with realism,” he said Jewish Council for Public Affairs and a “but looking back on history, I’m not OK recognized expert on Israeli history, was not the least of which is Iran. ... is alien to those who see the world with pessimism. Moreover, the Jewish the feature speaker for a Tuesday, June “We have to find the tools to convey to through the lens of our American expe- search for peace is not discretionary.” 6, program at The J, “The Six Day War: A the not-old-enough generation, who did rience,” Raffel said. “We take for grant- He envisions a three-way track to History-Making Event for Israel and the not live through those events, who don’t ed that our community, especially the peace that includes growing bilateral re- Challenges Created by It.” have the same visceral feeling of Israel’s younger generation, has come to terms lations with the Palestinians, improving Speaking to more than 50 people in vulnerability, who see Israel as excep- with Israel’s dual identity as both Jew- external relations with the Saudis and the Patio Gallery, including rabbis and tionally strong militarily … that Israel’s ish and democratic. We miss this more like-minded regimes, and the work of lay leaders, Raffel outlined what he security should never be taken for grant- foundational discussion at our pearl.” NGOs on both sides of the Green Line called six “reflections” about the Six-Day ed,” he said. • Commitment to Jewish peoplehood that build trust while working together War. Really, they were six lessons for • Don’t forget 1948. The War for Inde- matters. Raffel recalled 1985 when he on critical domestic issues. American Jewry as it processes the last- pendence defined Israel’s character as a visited the then-Soviet Union and met “Israel and the Jewish people should ing effects of the conflict: democratic state with a Jewish majority, clandestinely in a Moscow basement never feel comfortable controlling the • Israel was vulnerable in 1967 and still but young people don’t necessarily un- with 25 refuseniks. During that meet- lives of another people,” Raffel said. “We is. Though many young Jews today see derstand why Israel must be a Jewish ing, as he spoke in Hebrew about Jeru- must encourage the parties to keep try- the Palestinians as David to Israel’s Go- state. (the United States, after all, is not salem, there was loud banging on the ing and, in the meantime, take steps to liath, Raffel said Israel remains threat- a single ethnic state.) door, which unnerved him. His hosts, at least preserve the viability of a two- ened by internal and existential forces, “The notion of an ethnic majority state though, calmly assured him that it was state solution.” just the KJB who couldn’t get through • Jews must be concerned about more the locked entrance and would eventu- than just Israel. American Jews must ally go away. work with like-minded people to ad- For Raffel, it was a powerful moment. vance shared values and interests on “All Jews are responsible for one anoth- critical issues, Raffel said. “Jews have a er,” he said. Still, he said the communi- responsibility, not just to our own, but to ty hasn’t done enough to teach younger humanity.” TOUR ISRAEL— Jews about “one of American Jewry’s During the Darfur genocide, he said proudest moments” – the rescuing Sovi- he was heartened to see signs in front of A 7 Day Israel Bike Journey et Jews. so many synagogues proclaiming, “Save “Jewish peoplehood really matters, Darfur,” much like the “Save Soviet Jew- FOR AMATEUR BIKE ENTHUSIASTS! and I don’t think we’ve done a good ry” signs from an earlier time. enough job of transmitting the impor- “For me, every Darfur sign was a October 18 - 24, 2017 tance of that concept to the not-old- badge of honor,” Raffel said. “We cared + Optional 2 days in the Western Galilee Oct. 16-18 enough generation.” about the fate of another people.” (Not including travel time) • Be mindful of the real issues Isra- “There are many daunting challeng- ACCOMMODATIONS el faces. It is wrong to have a “utopian es to the wellbeing of our community, THE TOUR (SEE BACK FOR DETAILS) Wednesday, Oct. 18: Accommodations by local Druze hosts PARTNERSHIP2GETHER is offering a once-in-a-lifetime experience sense” of Israel, the kind that took hold our country and our planet,” he added, Thursday, Oct. 19: Nahara Hotel, Kibbutz Ashdot Yaakov Ichud to discover Israel by bike. You’ll partake in rides from the Western following the Six-Day War, Raffel said. “What I do know is that we in the Jew- Galilee northern border with Lebanon, to the eastern border with Friday, Oct. 22: Leonardo Inn Hotel Dead Sea It’s also wrong to see Israel as a country ish community should be fully engaged, Syria along the Golan Heights, and in the southern Jordan Valley Saturday, Oct. 21: Ibex Hotel, Mitzpe Ramon to Eilat. that can do no right, which is common locally, nationally and internationally. Sunday, Oct. 22: Prima Music, Eilat TOUR ISRAEL is a 7 day cycling journey that will combine biking today. Our voice must be heard in the halls of and tours of Israel’s unique characteristics, populations and sites. Monday, Oct. 23: Jerusalem Hotel, Jerusalem “It’s long past time for a mature rela- power. It is both the right thing to do, The tour is catered to amateur cyclists. Participants will cross the COST: tionship that sees Israel as it is,” Raffel and it is also the smart thing to do.” country from Rosh Hanikra and the Druze village of Majdal Shams in the North, to the city of Eilat, which borders Egypt in the South. Registration until August 31, 2017: $2,500 said, “both the good and the bad.” The riders will bike through central areas along the way, getting Late registration until October 15, 2017: $2,650 the opportunity to explore and connect to the scenery, landmarks and cultural sites. Registration: www.trans-israel.co.il/en The price is based on a shared double room for all nights, if you are TOUR ISRAEL focuses on areas of great geographical significance. interested in a single room, there is an additional charge of $500.00 Together we will begin to understand the complexity of life in Love from Louisville supplies to your package. All breakfasts and dinners are also included. If Israel and enjoy the great abundance of it’s history, culinary treats you have special dietary needs (allergies, vegetarian, etc.), please and scenic treasures. notify the organizers upon registration. The price above does reached refugees, Babar says Option: If you are unable to join for the full 7 day journey, it is NOT include airfare and private health insurance. possible to come for a part of it—contact us for more information. Ride the Western Galilee with Partnership2Gether By Lee Chottiner paign…their donations are being well TRANSPORTATION, SUPPORT & STAFF from October 16-18 for an additional cost of $600. Interim Editor spent,” Babar said. • Transportation for participants and gear will be provided from FOR MORE INFORMATION He said Jesuit Refugee Services (JRS), the start of the trip until the end. • Support vehicles will accompany the cyclists throughout each Contact: Harel Nahmani at [email protected] and The recent citywide drive to send Love from Louisville’s partner on the ride for logistics, security and evacuation if necessary. +972-50-659-9008 clothing, shoes and other necessities to ground in , distributed the ne- • A large vehicle (bus or minibus) with a trailer for equipment www.trans-israel.co.il/en Syrian refugees in Greece – supported cessities, not only by the Syrians in the and bicycles will be provided and it will transport gear to the www.facebook.com/TransIsraelChallenge hotel at the end of each day. or Heidi Benish, P2G Mission Coordinator, at [email protected] largely by Jewish Louisville – was worth camp, but also by refugees from Congo • Staff includes Event Organizer, Project Manager, a qualified the effort, a local humanitarian says. and Cameroon who also made the dan- cycling coach to lead the ride, and a tour guide for site visits. WHAT IS PARTNERSHIP2GETHER? PARTNERSHIP2GETHER, a program of The Jewish Agency for Israel Dr. Muhammad Babar Cheema just gerous trip to Europe. and The Jewish Federations of North America, promotes people-to- returned from Greece where he visited Only a few hundred people were in people relationships through cultural, social, medical, educational and the refugee camp where supplies via the camp, he said, mostly women and economic programs. This Partnership is between the 14 communities of the U.S. Central Area Consortium, Budapest, and Israel’s Western Galilee. Love from Louisville were directed. He children confirmed that the supplies are getting Love from Louisville collected enough through. clothing, shoes, toiletries and other CONNECT & MAKE A DIFFERENCE www.westerngalilee.org.il “I’m thankful to the Jewish communi- items to fill two shipping containers to ty of Louisville for their financial, phys- Greece. The Temple and Temple Shalom ical and spiritual support for the cam- served as collection points for the drive. JUNE 23, 2017 Y 29 SIVAN 5777 Y Community 9 Hassan calls for ‘intensive’ Muslim-Jewish dialogue at Melton school

By Lee Chottiner rectly addresses the Jewish people. It supporters,” according to its website, to Interim Editor teaches respect for Judaism and calls counter islamophobia and other forms upon Muslims to follow the Hebrew of intolerance through education. People in the crowd gasped as Riffat prophets and Jewish scriptures. Edwin Segal, professor emeritus of Hassan described how comfortable she “I cannot be a Muslim if I do not ac- anthropology at the Universityof Louis- felt being in a synagogue for a Florence cept all the prophets you believe in,” she ville and a member of the Melton facul- Melton school program. said. ty, introduced Hassan. “I am both happy and sad to be here,” All this, she said, counters beliefs of The Melton Celebration of Learning is Hassan said, “happy because of what I many Muslims who think the Quran is a defacto graduation ceremony from the had heard from the Melton scholars and critical of Judaism and that God has re- adult education program, though Slos- the atmosphere of learning, and sad be- jected it. berg doesn’t care for the G word. cause I feel more at home here than in Because of such misunderstandings, “There’s no such thing as graduation almost any mosque in Louisville.” Hassan, a long-time drumbeater for in Melton,” she told the crowd gathered That’s quite a statement coming from interreligious discourse, called for an in the AJ chapel. “That’s why we call it a a Muslim, a theologian and a scholar of “intensive Muslim-Jewish dialogue,” celebration of learning.” the Quran. including the study of each other’s texts Three core graduates – Sydney Hym- But Hassan, a professor emerita of and traditions. son, Lynn Rosenthal, Anita Stargel – re- religious studies at the University of “The time has come when this dia- ceived diplomas at this year’s ceremony. Louisville and the keynote speaker for logue needs to be pursued vigorously,” Also, two scholar students, Melanie-Pre- Melton’s Celebration of Learning, Sun- she said, “and I can’t think of a better jean Sullivan, director of campus minis- day, June 4, at Adath Jeshurun, said her place [to do so] than the Melton pro- try at , and Marcia words reflected her own experiences gram.” Segal, professor emerita of sociology at Riffat Hassan says the Quran teaches respect for Juda- and the state of learning in the mosque. Born and raised in Pakistan, Hassan, ism and that Muslims must accept the teachings of the University Southeast, were rec- She said the “atmosphere is of learn- a feminist, said she struggled with con- Hebrew prophets. (photo by Lee Chottiner) ognized and addressed the gathering. ing” is very different there. servative religious attitudes in her coun- During the program, Slosberg made “Education is not a priority in the try while growing up, particularly views “The new course curriculum has just a tzedakah presentation, giving a check mosques, except in a ritualistic way,” she on the role of women – struggles that are been released by Hebrew University,” for $2,400 to Janet Meyer for the JFCS told Community after the program. reflected in her views today. said Melton Director Deborah Slosberg. Food Pantry. Meyer said the pantry When she is among Melton partici- Hassan’s call to action came at the “That’s why I wanted to have an Islamic serves 150 people per month, and the pants, she added, “I sense a freeing.” same ceremony where Melton officials scholar speak.” need is greater during the summer. Education was the focus of Hassan’s announced that a new course – The Star Hassan also promoted the Salaam Rabbi Bob Slosberg lauded Debo- remarks at the Melton ceremony. She and the Crescent – would be taught this Network, a local effort of “interfaith rah, his wife, for reenergizing Melton. said the Quran, if studied carefully, di- fall. educators, peacemakers, writers and During her four-year tenure, he noted, enrollment has risen from 30 to 116 while the program’s budget has gone from $25,000 to $73,000. The rabbi also paid tribute to two Melton students who died over the past year: Jackie Kanovitz and Joyce Loeser. Loeser, the rabbi said, always consid- ered Melton to be “the highlight of her week” while Kanovitz, a relative new- comer to the program, embraced learn- ing in an inspiring way, signing up for Melton classes even though she knew she was dying. Goose creek Diner

Of equal or greater value. Not good with any other offers or discounts. Must present coupon at time of purchase. Expires 07/31/17 Dine In Only Mon.-Th. 11-9 PM Fri. 11-9:30 PM Sat. 8-9:30 PM Melton Director Deborah Slosberg (third from the left) poses with this year’s core graduates, Sydney Hymson, Lynn Rosenthal and Anita Stargel. (photo by Lee Chottiner) Sun. 9-8 PM 10 Community Y JUNE 23, 2017 Y 29 SIVAN 5777 Jewish Hospital, JFCS partner on productive intern program for local youth

By Rabbi Nadia Siritsky mock interview For Community session provided in partnership with (Editor’s note: This month, Rabbi Na- Louisville Society dia Siritsky has cowritten her column for Human Re- with Kendall Thirlwell, employment pro- sources healthcare gram manager at the Jewish Family & Ca- sector volunteers, reer Services.) and a fitting for interview attire by Even during changes, Jewish Hospital Dress For Success continues to grow and thrive. & Dress to Impress The hospital recently welcomed sev- Rabbi Nadia Siritsky Suit Closet (Center eral new and renown physicians to its for Accessible Liv- team. It successfully completed a record ing). number of transplants and it received The interns will complete their May- several national designations. These in- or’s SummerWorks internship with Ken- clude the American Heart Association’s tuckyOne Health and gain experience in Get with the Guidelines Stroke Gold entry level environmental services, pa- Plus Quality Achievement Award, the tient transport, dietary, or patient care AHA Mission Lifeline Gold Plus Award, assistant positions. and the AHA Mission Lifeline STEMI They will receive ongoing case man- Rabbi Nadia Siritsky poses with participants in the Mayor’s SummerWorks internship project at Jewish Hospital Receiving Center Award. agement and be matched with a mentor (photo provided by Jewish Hospital) But of all our recent accomplish- in their healthcare career of interest. At ments, the one that has ignited the most the end of the internship, interns may pride and hope for our future has been be hired by the KentuckyOne Health or our partnership with Jewish Family & continue to receive employment assis- Career Services (JFCS), and our most tance from JFCS. recent collaborative project: JFCS re- Participants are also provided with ceived a mini-grant through the Mayor’s financial coaching to help them devel- SummerWorks to pilot an initiative in op budgets based on their employment partnership with KentuckyOne Health. income, their basic expenses, and any The mini-grant will provide a cohort new, work-related expenses such as child of 10 youths, ages 18-21, with paid sum- care and transportation. Career coach- mer internships in health care combined ing will focus on continuing to explore with intensive job readiness training, in- health care career options, developing ternship support, two-year certification a career plan, identifying steps for ad- in CPR & Basic Life Support, a mentor, vancing along a career pathway and re- and post-internship employment assis- sources to assist for paying for the req- tance. uisite training and education, as well as JFCS assisted in recruiting a cohort of learning how to take advantage of the eligible youth to participate in a pre-in- opportunities the current entry-level po- ternship program that included job sition offers as an entrée into a career in readiness training workshops, introduc- healthcare. tion to available community resources The participants identified the men- that can assist with overcoming barriers torship component as one of the major Dr. Lowell Katz meets with Nautia Mudd, one of the Mayor’s SummerWorks interns. (photo provided by Jewish to employment. appeals of the program. Interns who Hospital) Those barriers include transportation, want a career in medicine were paired orientation to careers in healthcare, a with a physician, a career in nursing with a nurse, in physical therapy with that these organizations have lost their a physical therapist. This aspect of the purpose. We now provide an important program is a reciprocal blessing, as avenue for the Jewish community to do health care providers have an oppor- tikkun olam (healing and repairing the tunity to give back, and become re-in- world). For Jews, this ensures that our spired through their interactions with religion’s purpose and values feel rele- the next generation of providers. vant. For non-Jews, this creates oppor- Maimonides identified as the highest tunities for encounter with Judaism, level of tzedakah (righteous charity) as which can proactively deter the reoccur- helping those to help themselves. This rence of anti-Semitism. program does exactly that, while also The Talmud teaches that if you save addressing a larger societal problem: the one person, you save a whole world. shortage of health care workers, which Thanks to this program, lives upon lives affects us all. and worlds upon worlds will be saved. Jewish Hospital and JFCS (as well To provide funding for future collab- as the JCC) are organizations that were orations between Jewish Hospital and formed at a time when Jews needed re- JFCS, you can contact the Jewish Hospi- ligiously specific services they could not tal and St Mary’s Foundation, to donate find elsewhere, or were not welcome to the Klempner Fund. elsewhere. Today, we are blessed to live in a time when Jews are well integrat- (Rabbi Nadia Siritsky is vice president ed into society, but this does not mean of mission for KentuckyOne Health.)

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By Rabbi Michael Wolk “Any argument how to argue with someone in a con- fighting, not only in Louisville but in any For Community that is for the sake structive manner. While the Talmud is Jewish community. of Heaven, the leg- vague about how exactly they related to I’m not surprised by these fights and This Shabbat – Saturday, June 24 – we acy of its partici- each other, I would guess that their in- arguments; we all have strong opinions will read in the Torah the story of Kor- pants will endure. teractions included respectful dialogue, about what is best for our synagogues, ach and his rebellion against Moses and Any argument receptivity to the other party’s opinion, JCCs, schools and other Jewish institu- Aaron. that is not for the benevolent feelings and goodwill to- tions. In our community, we must al- Jealous of the special relationship that sake of Heaven, ward each other. Korach displayed none ways strive to make sure our arguments Moses has with God and Aaron’s role as the legacy of its of these characteristics when he chal- are for the sake of Heaven and will have the high priest, Korach instigates a re- participants will lenged Moses and Aaron. enduring effects. We do this by arguing volt against their leadership with the not endure. What The lessons of Korach, and of Hillel with respectful dialogue and an open- cry, “All the people are holy, why do you Rabbi Michael Wolk is an argument for and Shammai, about how to argue are ness to other people’s ideas. It is the only raise yourselves up over the congrega- the sake of Heav- relevant for us today in many contexts. way for our community to endure into tion of God?” en? That of Beit Hillel and Beit Sham- First and foremost is the political climate the future. At the end of the story, after a public mai. What is an argument that is not for in America. When supporters of rival confrontation, God opens a pit in the the sake of Heaven? That of Korach and political parties or politicians demonize (Rabbi Michael Wolk is the spiritual ground that swallows up Korach and his his followers.” each other, their arguments become like leader Keneseth Israel Congregation.) followers and affirms Moses and Aaron’s Hillel and Shammai were rabbis who that of Korach. Neither the people nor place as the rightful leaders. lived in the first century of the common their ideas will endure and benefit our Shabbat candles should be lit on the Korach is perceived negatively in Jew- era and were known to disagree on vir- country. Only arguments characterized following nights and times: June 23 at ish thought. Although his words paint tually every matter of Jewish law. Yet de- by the respect and goodwill of Hillel 8:51 p.m., June 30 at 8:52 p.m., July 7 at him as a populist looking to raise up the spite their ongoing disputes, the Talmud and Shammai stand an actual chance of 8:50 p.m., July 14 at 8:47 p.m., July 21 at common people, his actions reveal that (Eruvin 13b) teaches “that they showed helping citizens of the United States. 8:43 p.m., July 28 at 8:37 p.m. he is only interested in using those peo- love and friendship toward each other.” Closer to home, the same lesson ap- ple to install himself as leader. When contrasted with Korach, these plies to the Jewish community. People In Pirkei Avot (5:17), the rabbis taught, two rabbis are held up as paradigms for often ask why there is so much internal

Compiled by Sarah Harlan fresh fruit. For Community Thursday, July 27 – Matthew Derren- bacher, Torah scholar, will teach. Lunch Thursday, June 29 – Leon Wahba and will include salmon croquettes, rice, Mercedes Nibur will share their experi- coleslaw, roasted veggies, fresh fruit, ences of being born Jewish in an Arab and banana pudding. country. Lunch will include BBQ chick- en, pasta salad with grilled veggies, corn Chavurat Shalom is a communi- on the cob, mixed green salad, fresh ty-wide program for Jewish seniors and fruit, and banana pudding. their friends. The group meets in the Levy Thursday, July 6 – Molly Kaviar from Great Hall of the Klein Center at The Tem- Kentuckians for the Commonwealth ple, 5101 U.S. Highway 42, unless other- will share the good work they’re doing wise designated in the listing. for Kentucky citizens. Lunch will in- Lunch is available at noon for $5, fol- clude veggie lasagna, caesar salad, fresh lowed by the program at 1 p.m. Chef Z is fruit and cheesecake. the caterer for the activities. Contact Sar- Thursday, July 13 – Jennifer Diamond ah Harlan at 502-423-1818 or sarahhar- will be back, accompanied by Daniel [email protected] by the Tuesday of the Worley on guitar – perfect for a sum- week of the activity for reservations. Vege- mer concert. Lunch in the Heideman tarian meals are available if requested. Auditorium will include fried chicken Transportation can be scheduled by tenders, mashed potatoes, green beans, calling Jewish Family & Career Services mixed green salad, fresh fruit and pine- at 502-452-6341. Transportation to Cha- apple upside down cake. The program vurat Shalom is $5 round-trip. will be in the Waller Chapel. Funding for Chavurat Shalom is pro- Thursday, July 20 – Rabbi Gaylia vided by the Jewish Heritage Fund for Ex- Rooks will teach about sacred move- cellence, the Jewish Community of Louis- ment for seniors, and July birthdays and ville, National Council of Jewish Women, anniversaries will be celebrated. Lunch The Temple’s Men of Reform Judaism and will include spaghetti and meatballs, Women of Reform Judaism, and other mixed green salad, garlic bread and donors.

Back to School Bash slated for JFCS

Jewish Family & Career Services will hold its Second Annual Back to School Bash Thursday, August 10, at the JFCS. Last year, 150 students, grades K-12, came to JFCS’ pop-up store to select school supplies. According to Deloitte’s Back to School Survey for 2016, parents needed to spend $360 just for school supplies and required clothing and expect to pay even more this year. For low-income and ref- ugee families, this is nearly an impossi- ble task without the support from orga- nizations such as JFCS. JFCS is looking for donations of new school supplies for any age to be donat- ed. Donations may be dropped at JFCS through the first week of August. Con- tact Lisa Sobel-Berlow at lsobel@jfcslou- Advertise in Community isville.org or 502-452-6341 ext. 116 for more information. 502-418-5845 12 Community Y JUNE 23, 2017 Y 29 SIVAN 5777 ARTS Original production Looking for Lilith commission was a challenge Gall-Clayton couldn’t refuse By Shiela Steinman Wallace worked as a server at The Cafe for Sal learn the truth, was commissioned by Editor Emeritus Rubino, as a writing instructor at Jeffer- Louisville’s Pleiades Theatre Company son Community and Technical College and premiered at its 1999 Stars of the Last year, Looking for Lilith The- and as a writing and reading instructor Future New Play Festival. atre Company commissioned Nancy for Jefferson County Public Schools. Gall-Clayton has garnered consider- Gall-Clayton to write a full-length play As she approached her 50th birth- able recognition for her work including for this summer’s Unheard [outloud] day, she explained, “I just happened to grants and residencies through the Ken- Festival, which will celebrate 15 years notice in the Courier-Journal, a contest tucky Foundation for Women, Tennes- of dedication to its mission, “lifting up for 10-minute plays at Actors Theatre. I see Williams Scholarship to Sewanee unheard voices.” wrote my first play about a clinic where Writers Conference and visiting artist For Gall-Clayton, it was a challenge you could special order a baby.” at Ohio State University. She has also she couldn’t refuse. Never had she writ- From over 2,000 entries in the contest, received commissions from Kentucky ten a full-length play in less than a year, Gall-Clayton’s play was chosen as a final- Playwrights Workshop and Bunbury and Looking for Lilith gave her free ist, a feat she has duplicated twice more. Theatre. reign to choose a topic. Encouraged by her success, she set Several of her short plays and mono- After spending a lot of time going out to learn more about the craft, at- logues have been published by One-Act through anthologies in search of a tending workshops and classes. She Play Depot, Motes Books, Dramatic Pub- woman whose work had significant im- became a full-time writer in 2013 and lishing, International Centre for Women pact, but whose story was little known, has written nearly 80 plays to date, six Playwrights, Meriwether Publishing, Gall-Clayton settled on Mary Edwards or seven of which are full length. She’s Smith & Kraus, Western Kentucky Uni- Walker. had plays on stages in 25 states, Canada, versity, Louisville Review (Spalding), Born in 1832 in Oswego, NY, social ac- and . Jefferson Review, JAC Publishing, and tivism was part of her family’s life. Their Several of her works have Jewish Don Bosco Press. home was a stop on the underground Nancy Gall-Clayton is the author of I’m Wearing My themes. General Orders No. 11, a full- Gall-Clayton and her husband, Jan railroad and Walker and her sisters, Own Clothes, which will debut at Looking for Lilith on length play about General Ulysses S. Morris, have adult twin sons, James and at their father’s insistence, wore boy’s July 14. (photo provided by Nancy Gall-Clayton) Grant’s order banishing all Jews from Joshua. clothing when doing chores around the Tecumseh Sherman, President Abra- his military district during the Civil farm because corsets, hoops and crino- ham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass. War, premiered at The J in 2003 with lines were not practical and, he believed, With a long list of characters and John Leffert directing. Want to go? “bad for their health,” Gall-Clayton ex- many actors playing multiple roles, the The Snowflake Theory, a full-length I’m Wearing My Own Clothes plained. resulting work, I’m Wearing My Own intergenerational romantic comedy will be performed at The Clif- Walker went on to become a surgeon, Clothes, is now in rehearsal. While about birth, technology, marrying out- ton Center Friday, July 14, at 8 maintaining the practice of wearing Gall-Clayton is the author, she describes side one’s faith and family connections p.m.; Sunday, July 16, at 3 p.m.; practical trousers under a coat with the work as a collaboration that has un- premiered at the Bard’s Town in Louis- Thursday, July 20, at 7:30 p.m. skirt. She worked for the Union during dergone many rewrites with input from ville, had readings at Jewish Communi- and Sunday, July 23, at 3 p.m. the Civil War and spent four months in a director Kathi E.B. Ellis and members ty Centers in California and The Unheard [outloud] Festival, Confederate prison. of the cast. Each revision has improved and was a finalist in the Coe College which runs from July 13-23. For An untiring advocate for equality, the final product. Playwriting Festival. details and ticket information, Walker was a suffragist and an aboli- An attorney, Gall-Clayton had a suc- Discovery, a one-act play about a teen go to lookingforlilith.org/un- tionist. She also believed in abortion. cessful practice representing children, who feels Jewish and breaks into the heardoutloud/. She worked with General William which she closed in 1996. She also agency that handled her adoption to JUNE 23, 2017 Y 29 SIVAN 5777 Y Community 13

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Sunday, August 13 11:30am – 1:30pm 2821 Klempner Way Wick’s 2927 Goose Creek Rd. Location Louisville, KY 40205 ADULT / INCLUDES RAFFLE phone 502-452-6341 Nearly 100 people attended the JFCS annual meeting at its offi ces on June 13. Judy Freundlich $10 TICKET FOR DOOR PRIZE fax 502-452-6718 iell reported on te tate o te ageny and o ta ere te ommnity gided by Jei website jfcslouisville.org ale JS ta proide lient it opportnitie to ange treat lient it ommon $5 CHILDREN/12 & UNDER deeny and repet indne and ompaion We elome te tranger it program tat benefi t immigrants and refugees and strive to make the world a better place. We have community Benefi ts the Sonny & Janet Meyer JFCS FOOD PANTRY nd to elp te needy and or to trengten indiidal amily or and ommnity lie Family Food Pantry Fund and to enhance self-suffi ciency. Stephanie Mutchnick turned the President’s gavel over to Peter Resnik, who will lead JFCS for the next two years. The newly listed offi cers and Board SUGGESTIONS FOR JUNE ere eleted to ere trog a nanimo oie ote e Mary Gnter ard or te bet ne program a aarded to te areer ademy led by areer Speialit Kritina Miele LAUGHTER • Mayonnaise Offi cers & Executive Committee Members Nominated for New 3-Year Terms DOES A WORLD • Pancake mix and syrup eter eni President Salli oleman ety rian OF GOOD! • Snack crackers Sean Waman Vice President eryl Small Matt otro obin Stratton Vice President Jim nign yala Golding • 1-al. plastic food storage bags Mar arna Treasurer BACK-TO-SCHOOL SUPPLY DRIVE Stepanie Mtni Past President ood mt be donated in original paaging We Thank These Dedicated Members Martin Margli At-Large Member Who Will Be Leaving The Board t ot or ool pplie and beore te expiration date Monetary donation reired loting t or one ild d oen At-Large Member re elman Mar ment may alo be made to te Sonny Janet leae oin JS to enre tat loinome ebbie riedman Jay Klempner Meyer amily ood antry nd ontct Re-nominated for Second, 3-Year Term and immigrant ildren tart te ool i oebbe t 502-52-31, et. 103 og Sarp arole Snyder year o rigt

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Caregiver Support Group e eatred perormer ill be ndy Woodll an ottanding omedian o a perormed The Caregiver Support roup that meets on te onigt So onan and omi at Thomas Jefferson Unitarian Church nleaed will not meet in July. Next meeting will be August 1. ontct oi lk his event is sonsored b olunteers n t 502-52-31, et. 29. ction ouisville ou grou of oung rofessionls who suort nd JULY 13, 1 pm its rogrs. Parkinson’s Caregiver or ore infortion contct is Support Group obel-erlow t 502-52-31 et. 11. Meets on the 2nd Thursday of the month at Jewish Family Career Services. ontct onnie ustin t 502-52-31, et. 305. A COLLEGE GRADUATE’S GUIDE TO CAREERS, JULY 14, 2 pm MONEY AND DEBT Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support SSPGroup Meets on the second Friday of the month at Jewish Family Career Services. ontct i oebbe t 502-52-31 et. 103. JULY 19, 10 am Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Meets on the third ednesday of every month at Kenwood Elementary 7420 Justan Avenue. ontct o nn lb t 502-52-31, et. 335. 4-PART SERIES TO A BETTER JULY 20, 7 pm FINANCIAL FUTURE Adult Children of Aging Parents • Professional development Meets on the third Thursday of the month • Student debt strategies at Jewish Family Career Services. ontct • Financial facts of life after college uri lk t 502-52-31, et. 250. • Build a positive credit history • Transition to independence Jly 1 1 1 pm at JS egister now on the events clendr t Support groups are facilitated by JFCS and funded jfcslouisville.orgevent-registrtion by KIPDA Area Agency on Aging through the and the Cabinet for Health Services. 50 for the full series. cholrshis vilble.

JFCS_CommunityCalendarJuly2017_FINAL ART.indd 1 6/20/2017 9:24:15 AM 14 Community Y JUNE 23, 2017 Y 29 SIVAN 5777 PICTURE THIS: ANNUAL AWARDS MEETING A capacity crowd watched as some of Jewish Louisville’s most devoted and energetic leaders were honored at the June 8 Annual Awards Meeting. Not only were teens, young adults and senior adults recognized for their service and creativity, but JCL officials updated the audience on developments with JTomor- row! LIFE & LEGACY, JOFEE and other programs in the community. The new officers and members of the JCL Board of Directors were elected. (photos by William Beasley)

YOUR LEGACY matters.

You have poured your heart and soul into this Jewish community and made a difference. Whether your greatest passion is your congregation, an organization or a religious school, that commitment stands as a testament to your values.

Now is the time to take the next step in making it an enduring part of your Jewish legacy.

As you plan for the future, think about what your Jewish legacy means to you. And please consider the institution closest to your heart in your will or estate plan.

To learn more about how to create your Jewish legacy, please contact Jennifer Tuvlin at 502-238-2719 or [email protected].

A program of the HAROLD GRINSPOON FOUNDATION JUNE 23, 2017 Y 29 SIVAN 5777 Y Community 15 PICTURE THIS: YOM HA’ATZMAUT Hundreds celebrated the 69th anniversary of the State of Israel — and the opening The J’s outdoor pool for the summer season — on Sunday, May 28. The J Family Festival & Yom Ha’atzmaut Celebration waived guest pass fees to the pools, enabling families to choose between splashing about outdoors or going indoors where plenty of Israel-related activities awaited children and adults in the Patio Gallery and cafe. Among the activities were face painting, arts and crafts, folk dancing lessons, family story walks, Israeli-inspired food, a bouncy house and sidewalk chalk art. (photos by Shayne Brill)

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By Perry Factor For Community The first Jewish Heritage Night at the Louisville Bats game on August 6 will be more than fun, it will renew Jewish Louisville’s connection to the national pastime. Kids will have a chance to run the bases, a concession stand will be certi- fied kosher, and fans will receive a He- brew-text “Louisville Bats” T-shirt with the purchase of a $13 ticket. The Jewish connection to baseball in Louisville dates back over a century. In the 1880s, Barney Dreyfuss, a German Jewish immigrant who settled in Pa- ducah, was working as a bookkeeper at a distillery when he joined its semi- pro baseball team. When the distillery expanded its operations to Louisville, Dreyfuss moved to town and became a part owner of the Louisville Colonels. Goody Rosen (photo courtesy of the Jewish Baseball The Colonels won the American As- Museum) sociation title in Dreyfuss’ inaugural season in 1890. They switched to the National League in 1892 and folded in 1899. Dreyfuss became the owner of the Pittsburgh Pirates and an architect of Jon Moscot, the only Jewish player currently with the Louisville Bats, is on the 60-day disabled list recovering from the first World Series in 1903 between Tommy John surgery (photo provided by the Bats) the Pirates and Boston Pilgrims. (Bos- ton won.) took him for a batboy. Rosen impressed, the Reds. Dreyfuss was inducted to the Baseball though; after five years with the club, the Had Moscot been healthy, he would Hall of Fame in 2008. Courier-Journal called him the greatest have pitched for Team Israel in this Goody Rosen, another Jewish induct- outfielder in its history. Rosen was later year’s World Baseball Classic, but he ee to the Hall – well, the Canadian Base- called up to the Brooklyn Dodgers and still traveled to the Jewish state with ball Hall of Fame – also has Louisville actively supported the Brooklyn Jewish the team and participated in publicity ties. community. events to promote baseball there. Team Born in Toronto in 1912, Rosen tried More recently, Jon Moscot is on the Israel surprisingly advanced to the sec- out for multiple minor league teams, but roster of the Bats, a minor league af- ond round in the tournament, during he was always dismissed because of his filiate of the Cincinnati Reds, but the which time its caps and unofficial mas- short stature. When he tried out for Lou- righthanded pitcher is recovering from cot, the Mensch on the Bench, became isville’s minor league team, also called Tommy John surgery. He has spent parts fan favorites. the Colonels, in 1932, the trainer mis- of the last two seasons with the Bats and The Jewish Heritage Night with the Bats will be the next link in Jewish Lou- isville’s history with baseball. Tickets are available at http://jewishlouisville. GENERATION to GENERATION org/jewish-heritage-night. Barney Dreyfuss Football Hall of Famers celebration touch down in Israel By JTA In Ramat Hasharon, a lineup of Israe- HONOREES li high school players excitedly awaited RAMAT HASHARON, Israel – An Is- the legends on the field as they alighted Annette Simon raeli soldier clapped football great and from two charter buses along with their SUNDAY, Sagerman L’dor War veteran Roger Staubach spouses, Kraft and his staff, and Hall of AUGUST 27, 2017 V’dor Award on the shoulder at a soccer field here, Fame officials. The heroes of yore wore 6:30 P.M. Marsha Bornstein telling the 1963 Heisman Trophy winner their Hall of Fame yellow blazers. and U.S. Naval Academy grad that he The group was introduced to hearty At the beautifully Next Generation Annette Simon and his brother serve in the paratroop- applause from an audience of adult Is- renovated Louisville ers. Marriott East Sagerman Award raeli tackle football players sitting in the Keren Benabou The introduction Thursday evening grandstand, then settled in to watch a prompted Staubach to hark back to game featuring high schoolers. early June 1967, when he was serving Nearly 2,000 players – males and fe- in Vietnam and heard a report on his males – participate in adult and youth walkie-talkie that Israel was about to be football leagues in Israel, according to RSVP attacked. Staubach recalled being con- Steve Leibowitz, the president of Ameri- Celebrate the power of L’dor V’dor, cerned for Israel – and then a week later can . BY AUG. 23 “From Generation to Generation.” learning that the country emerged victo- Kraft said such delegations serve to jewishlouisville.org/ rious in the Six-Day War. deepen interest in football. The J invites you to dine and dance through the generation Staubach, who went on to play 11 sea- “It’s a great thrill for kids in the coun- decades with the friends and families that have 502-238-2770 sons at quarterback for the Dallas Cow- try, that they can meet guys they look up made our community so vibrant from Generation boys and win two Super Bowl cham- to,” he said. to Generation. The evening will include pionships, was among 18 Pro Football Jerome Bettis extended his right hand opportunities to reminisce and reconnect with Hall of Famers who came to Israel on to display the Super Bowl XL champion- friends from the past, welcome newcomers and celebrate our bright future together. a weeklong goodwill visit sponsored by ship ring he earned as a running back TICKETS New England Patriots owner Robert with the Pittsburgh Steelers in a victory All proceeds support The J’s camp and Kraft. over the Seattle Seahawks. It was his fi- membership scholarship funds. $65 by August 1, $75 after The group included Jim Brown, Joe nal game before retiring in 2006. $36 for adults 30 & under Sponsorship and tribute opportunities Montana, Eric Dickerson and Marshall Brown, widely considered the greatest available. Please contact Lenae Price, Tickets include dinner, Faulk. running back ever, was helped up from 502-238-2768, [email protected]. a drink and dancing For all but two it was their first time in his chair by Cris Carter, a wide receiver through the decades. Israel. Some told Kraft they were afraid voted to an all-1990s team, and waved to to come. Others were drawn by their re- the crowd. . JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER OF LOUISVILLE ligious convictions. On Friday, they vis- Carter, sitting near Bettis and Brown, 3600 Dutchmans Lane Louisville, KY 40205 502-459-0660 www.jewishlouisville.org Jewish Federation ited Christian sites near the Sea of Gali- exclaimed: “We’ve got some running OF LOUISVILLE lee, and many underwent baptism in the backs!” nearby Jordan River. JUNE 23, 2017 Y 29 SIVAN 5777 Y Community 17 NEWSMAKERS

Bernson’s latest the doctor to make a terrible decision. it, for a collaborative piece in the June 7 from Bevin film role makes a A New Jersey native, Bernson start- LEO Dining Guide. Heaven Hill Brands, a company splash at Cannes ed his career as a newspaper and radio Lipp, who keeps kosher, described owned by the Shapira family, has re- Former Lou- reporter before moving in front of the how he does it while still enjoying the ceived the Governor’s Safety and Health isville television camera as an anchor for WAVE and dining experience in a city well known Award at the annual Governor’s Safety anchor Barry Ber- WDRB. He has also worked as a movie as a destination for foodies, but doesn’t and Health Conference. nson is trying his critic for WMAQ in Chicago. have a supervised kosher restaurant. Gov. presented the award hand at acting, Bernson was voted “Best Morning (Spoiler alert: it involves lots of veggies at Heaven Hill in Bardstown. After- and the Cannes Host” in 2004, 2006, 2007 and 2011 by and fish with scales.) wards, Bevin signed House Bill 100, Film Festival has the readers of Louisville Magazine. He affirming Kentucky’s commitment to taken notice. lives in New Albany, IN, with his wife, Weinberg graduates from Southern continuing as the authentic home of Barry Bernson According to the Andrea. College of Optometry Bourbon and distilled spirits. Courier-Journal, The Killing of a Sacred Deer is not Ber- Zachery Weinberg was among 129 With more than 600 employees, Heav- Bernson played Dr. Larry Banks in the nson’s only film role. students recently awarded the Doctor of en Hill qualified for the award after com- movie The Killing of a Sacred Deer – a “I have had bit parts in a couple of Optometry degree from Southern Col- pleting one million production hours psychological thriller starring Nicole other locally shot features,” he said, “as lege of Optometry in Memphis. without a lost-time incident throughout Kidman, Colin Farrell and Alicia Silver- a security guard in Nothing without You Weinberg was selected to receive a 18 months – a first for any Heaven Hill stone – which shared the award for Best in 2005, and have just finished shooting College of Optometrists in Vision De- facility. Screenplay at Cannes. You Were Never scenes as an evil lawyer in a horror/sus- velopment Excellence in Vision Therapy The award recognizes the safety pro- Really Here was the other winner. pense film still in production.” Award and a $1,000 Robert L. Henry cedures and training developed for a “My agent, Beth Hall, had me audition As far as the future roles, “I’m open to Outstanding Clinician Award for overall major Kentucky facility that has provid- for a role as a school principal,” Bern- offers,” he said. exemplary clinical performance. ed significant economic development to son told Community. “[But] I was chosen A native of Louisville, Weinberg is the the commonwealth for over 80 years. by the director, Yorgos Lanthimos, for a Lipp describes dining out and being ko- son of Sally and Danny Weinberg. He is As of May 1, the facility had attained larger part as a neurologist (Banks).” sher for LEO married to Allison Gutin Weinberg of 1.27 million production hours without a The Killing of a Sacred Deer is about a A hungry Cantor David Lipp joined a Cleveland and is a graduate of duPont lost-time incident since October 2015. prominent surgeon (Farrell) who adopts team of eight contributing writers who Manual High School and Ohio Univer- a teenager into his family. However, the described what they like to eat when sity. teen grows increasingly sinister, forcing dining out, and where they like to eat Heaven Hill gets safety, health award AROUND TOWN

HSJS registration open knitters, including first-timers. All knit- shurun.com or call 502-458-5359. All vided. Bring blankets, dairy/veggie food Registration for the 2017-2018 school ted items will be donated to the Jeffer- classes are open to the community. and games. KI will serve dessert. RSVP year at the Louisville High School of son County Public Schools Clothes Clos- to [email protected]. Jewish Studies for all rising ninth-12th et. Contact Toby Horvitz at 502-458-7108 KI holds Big Rock Shabbat grade students is open. for more information. Keneseth Israel’s annual summer out- Children’s Shabbat Schedule changes All registration will be handled online door family Shabbat at Big Rock Park Keneseth Israel’s Children’s Shabbat again this year. Simply go to louisville- Torah lunch at Temple Shalom is slated for Friday, July 7, at 6 p.m. The is on its summer schedule from May hsjs.org/register to get started. To regis- The next Torah lunch session at Tem- Kabbalat Shabbat will be followed by through August. Call Yonatan Yussman ter via paper and snail mail, contact Re- ple Shalom will be held Tuesday, July 18, a vegetarian/dairy picnic. Challah and at 502-459-2780 for more details. nee Masterson at [email protected] at noon. Participants may bring “brown kiddush wine/grape juice will be pro- for forms. bag” lunches. RSVP to Temple Shalom HSJS is open to all Jewish high at 502-458-4739 by July 17. The session schoolers, regardless of synagogue affili- is open to the community. ation. Classes meet from 12:30-2:30 p.m. on Sundays at JFCS. Donations needed for WOTS sale New this year, pizza will be served The Women of Temple Shalom will first thing and will be available to order collect donated items for their annual as part of registration. Students who yard sale on Sunday, July 9, and Sunday, wish to serve as madrichim (teaching July 16, from 10 a.m. to noon. Gently assistants) at LBSY or The Temple must used or new items in good, clean condi- attend HSJS. tion are requested. Household accesso- For more information, contact Sarah ries, books, sporting equipment, jewel- Harlan at [email protected]. ry, dishes, pots and pans, tools, linens, furniture are needed. However, no elec- Self-defense class slated for Temple tronics or clothing will be accepted, ex- The Temple will hold its WRJ Wom- cept for children’s sized clothing. en’s Self-Defense Class on Wednesday, To arrange pick up of large items, call June 28, 6 p.m., in the Heideman Audi- the Temple Shalom office at 502-458- torium. Master Joan Richert, a 10th De- 4739 and ask to be contacted to WOTS. gree Black Belt in Shaolin Kempo Kara- The sale itself will be held Friday, July te, will teach the free class, which will 21, and Sunday, July 23, from 8 a.m. to address specific needs of women. 2 p.m.

Interfaith Eid Celebration at Temple AJ, KI and TS to observe Tisha B’Av The Temple will hold an interfaith Eid A multi-synagogue Tisha B’av ser- celebration on Thursday, June 29, at 6 vice will be held with Adath Jeshurun, p.m. Dinner and the movie Tickling Gi- Keneseth Israel and Temple Shalom on ants are included. Bassem Youssef, host Monday, July 31, 9 p.m. at KI. of Egypt’s first political satire TV show, Separately, AJ will host a Tisha B’av created this comedy in response to the service on Tuesday, August 1, at 7:15 a.m. Arab Spring. It also stars his friend and The community is invited to participate. inspiration, Jon Stewart. RSVPs are re- KI’s Tisha B’Av services will be held quired. Call 502-423-1818 by June 29. Tuesday, August 1, at 5:45 p.m. Worship- pers should bring tallit and tefillin. After Cookout slated for Temple services, Rabbi Michael Wolk will teach The Temple on will hold its Annual a class: “What is Tisha B’Av? Should we Rabbi Shabbat Cookout to mark Inde- still be mourning?” pendence Day, on Friday, June 30, at 5:30 p.m. in the Levy Great Hall. A variety of AJ offers Hebrew reading course cookout favorites with a vegetarian op- Deborah Slosberg will offer five tion will be available. Dinner is $5 for 90-minute weekly lessons in Hebrew at adults, and kids 12 and under eat free. Adath Jeshurun. The course is free and RSVPs are required. Call 502-423-1818 designed for those with little or no back- by June 29. ground in the language. It concentrates on the alphabet and reading skills. Knit & Qvell Circle at AS The first class begins on Sunday, July Anshei Sfard will hold a Knit & Qvell 30, at 10:30 a.m., followed by classes on Circle on Thursday, July 6, 1 p.m. in the August 6, 13, 20 and 27. RSVP to Deb- synagogue’s library. The activity is for all orah Slosberg at dslosberg@adathje- 18 Community Y JUNE 23, 2017 Y 29 SIVAN 5777 LIFECYCLE

Mendelsberg of Palm Harbor, FL; made to Keneseth Israel Congrega- her four grandchildren kept her ful- Weddings his brother, Waldemar Shaked of Is- tion or the JFCS Food Pantry. filled and happy in her retirement. rael; his grandchildren, Robert and The family would like to thank all of Nicole Mendelsberg, Jordon Junot, Carolyn Berman those at Caring Excellence and Ho- Taylor Jones and Daniel Peyron; and Grossman sparus who cared for her so well, es- two great-grandchildren. Carolyn Ber- pecially Connie Singleton. Graveside services were held Mon- man Grossman, Funeral services were held Friday, day, June 19, at Calvary Cemetery, 85, passed away June 16, at The Temple. Burial fol- 1600 Newburg Road. Visitation was on Thursday, lowed in The Temple Cemetery. The held at Herman Meyer & Son, Inc., June 15, 2017, in family suggests donations in Caro- 1338 Ellison Ave. Expressions of Louisville. She is lyn’s memory be made to The Temple sympathy may be made to the do- survived by her Endowment Fund and Hosparus. nor’s favorite charity. husband, Lee L. Grossman, two Geraldine “Jer- Aron Schwartz sons, H. Phil- ry” Suzan Lurie Aron Schwartz, 92, died June 5, ip Grossman (Evalyn), Kenneth R. Geraldine 2017 at his home. Grossman (Marcy), and four grand- “Jerry” Suzan Born January 6, 1925, he was a children, Emori Keyer (Will), Hayley, Lurie passed Savkovich-Humes World War II Army veteran, serving Jack and Ethan. away Sunday, Carol and Mick Savkovich are as a pharmacist’s mate and helping Carolyn’s sweet nature and kind June 18, 2017, proud to announce the marriage of to establish an Army hospital at Iwo spirit will be missed by her husband, morning at Bap- their son, Peter Jovan Savkovich, to Jima. family, relatives and friends. tist Health Lou- Alexa Dawn Humes, in Swan Lake, Upon returning from the war, She graduated from Walnut Hills isville. MT, on March 4, 2017. Aron completed his pharmacy edu- High School in Cincinnati and at- She was born Alexa is the daughter of Jodi and cation and established his own busi- tended the University of Cincinnati. March 19, 1928, Ben Cotton, of Swan Lake. ness, Aron’s Pharmacy in Buechel, She returned to Louisville after mar- in Louisville and graduated from Both Peter and Alexa are grad- for many years before retiring. rying the love of her life, Lee, on June Atherton Girls High School. She and uates of Rose Hulman Institute of Schwartz was a long-time mem- 12, 1951. Carolyn was a vice-presi- her husband owned the Maryville Technology. They now live in Seattle, ber of Keneseth Israel Congregation, dent of Loevenhart’s family business Save-A-Step Food Mart and co- WA, where Peter is a programmer where he was respected and ad- and was the buyer for the women’s owned the store in Billton for many for Amazon, and Alexa is an associ- mired. Upon his marriage, he also department. years. ate energy manager for Puget Sound became a member of The Temple. She was a den mother, a PTA lead- Geraldine was a wonderful moth- Energy. He is preceded in death by his dear er and a St. Matthews Little League er, grandmother, great-grandmother, wife, Selma; his mother, Lillian; and booster. She participated in citizen- sister and aunt. She was a gift to all his brother, Ben (Boo). ship training for new Americans, who met her and a treasure to those Obituaries Schwartz is survived by his step- and wrote oral histories of individu- who knew her, a woman with a lov- daughter, Taryn Spake; and his first als in the Jewish community for the ing heart who will be deeply missed Alex Mendelsberg cousins, Diane P. Stahl and her hus- JFCS. Carolyn also was active in the by many. Alex Mendelsberg, 79, died Friday, band, Peter Stahl and Donald R. Louisville Section National Council She is preceded in death by her June 16, 2017. Schwartz and his wife, Ann Kibel of Jewish Women, and the No Child husband of 63 years, Henry Lurie; A native of and a retired Schwartz. Left Behind reading program, and her parents, Paul and Yetta Suzan; auto electrician, Mendelsberg is sur- Funeral services were held Thurs- the Everyone Reads programs in and her brother, Jack Suzan. vived by his wife, Martha Mendels- day, June 8, at Herman Meyer & Son, public schools. Survivors include her children, berg; his daughters, Joanna Peyron Inc., 1338 Ellison Ave. Burial fol- These activities and the love for Kenneth (Diane) Lurie, Vicki (Mario) (David) and Beata Junot (Jim) of lowed in Keneseth Israel Cemetery. her family, her husband Lee of 66 Maya, and Ronald (Vicki) Lurie; her Richmond, VA; his son, Waldemar Expressions of sympathy may be years, and her sons, their wives and grandchildren, Erica (Drew) Spek- tor, Bradley Lurie, Rachel (Adam) Fremeth, Alex (Temma) Maya and Nathan and Alyssa Lurie; and her great-grandchildren, Seth and Layla Fremeth. Geraldine extended a heartfelt thanks to all the wonderful nurses and aides at Baptist Health Palli- ative Care Unit, who provided the most comforting and professional attention for which she could hope. Also, she would want to say thank you to Shelby, Carella, and Torrie, her friends and companions whom she held so dear for a friendship that was much too short. Funeral services were held Tues- day, June 20, at Herman Meyer & Son, Inc., 1338 Ellison Ave. Burial followed in The Temple Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family request- ed that expressions of sympathy be made in the form of donations to Ho- sparus of Louisville, The Temple, or The Center for Women and Families. Nancy Ornstein Berlo Nancy Ornstein Berlo, died Thurs- day, June 1, 2017, in Alpharetta, GA. Born September 18, 1943 in Louis- ville, she graduated from Waggener High School and from Miami Uni- versity (Oxford, OH). Nancy married Jim Berlo on June 4, 1964 at The Temple on Third Street. She practiced as a medical technologist in children’s hospitals in Tampa, FL and Atlanta, GA. Af- ter retirement, she volunteered with a food bank. She is preceded in death by her mother, Adele Lobred Ornstein Ham- mel and step-father, Eric M. Ham- mel; her father, Joseph Ornstein; and her daughter, Michelle Berlo, who passed away April 22, 2016. She is survived by her husband, See OBITUARIES on next page JUNE 23, 2017 Y 29 SIVAN 5777 Y Community 19

Levy (Elsie P. Judah Memorial Award), role of young leaders in the JCL, Pres- Young leaders and Tom Wissinger (Arthur S. Kling ident and CEO Sara Klein Wagner di- continued from page 1 Award). rected their attention to the centerpieces In addition, the JCL presented its first at each table – fresh cut greens and even well-being of our community,” said Corporate Friend Award to Kindred radishes from the Community Garden. Babar, a Muslim and a recognized hu- Healthcare for its support of program- It was the work of JOFEE Fellow manitarian who has spent time building ming for senior adults. Matt Steinberg, Michael Fraade, who Wagner said has bridges between Jewish Louisville and senior vice president at Kindred, accept- quadrupled the size of the garden since the rest of the city’s faith community. “I ed the honor on behalf of the system. coming to Louisville. believe that love shows no bias toward And Teen Director Kari Semel intro- JOFEE (Jewish, Outdoor, Food and any one faith tradition, culture, sexual duced this year’s 10 teen honorees: Gabe Environmental Education) is a pro- orientation, political party or economic Sherman and Marnina Goldberg (Tony gram of Hazon, a national organization background. Love is like water that can Levitan Awards), Laina Meyerowitz, committed to healthier more sustain- even trickle down the closed doors of hu- Charles Bessen, Abigail Geller and Max able Jewish communities. Wagner said man hearts.” Strull (Stuart Pressma Student Leader- Louisville is just one of 10 federations Fred Gross, a Holocaust survivor and ship Development Awards), Jacob Ioffe partnering with Hazon, largely because friend of Babar’s, presented him with (Stacy Marks Nisenbaum Award), An- it provides a new way for young Jews to his award. “We are, in a sense, Ishmael drew Tuvlin and Carly Schwartz (Ellen intersect with Jewish life. and Isaac,” he said. Faye Garmon Awards) and Hunter Boro- “People who would like to engage with The rest of the honorees were Alan Carly Schwartz (left) and Andrew Tuvlin, pictured here wick (Joseph Fink Community Service the JCL, but haven’t found an intersec- with Kari Semel were among the ten teen honorees at Glaubinger (Ronald & Marie Abrams the Annual Awards Meeting. (photo by William Beasley) Scholarship). tion,” she said, “find it at food, environ- Volunteer of the Year Award), Delores As the audience considered the future ment and text.”

Dayan has promoted equality and women’s and the Olof Palme Award for Peace This won’t be her first visit to Louis- continued from page 1 rights, equal pay and the right to an (1998). She was named to the French ville. abortion. She has initiated and complet- Weekly, L’express’ “100 Women Who “We had the honor of hosting Yael She studied political science at the ed revolutionary legislation protecting Make the World Move” (1995), and was Dayan at The Temple in the early 1990’s,” Hebrew University in Jerusalem and bi- women’s rights, gay rights and minori- honored by the State of the World Fo- said Rabbi Joe Rooks Rapport. “She ology at the Open University in Tel Aviv. ties civil rights. rum as one of the “Women Redefining has been a great hero of mine from my Dayan served three terms as a Labor Her main extra-parliamentary politi- Leadership” (1997). youth, a champion social justice and civ- Party Member of the Knesset, from 1992 cal activity is active leadership of grass- She is the author of eight books (six il rights in the land of Israel. to 2003. During that time, she chaired roots organizations such as , novels) including New Face in the Mirror, “I remember reading her books, her the Committee for the Advancement of calling for active dialogue with the Pal- Death Has Two Sons, Sinai Diary-67 and vision for Israel as a free and democratic the Status of Women, which was found- estinians that will lead to a two-state My Father-His Daughter. She has worked country,” Rapport added, “and prom- ed by her during her first term, and the solution. as a journalist for 50 years, writing po- ising myself I would have a daughter Subcommittee for Gay and Lesbian Because of her activism, Dayan has litical commentary in both Israeli and named Yael someday.” Rights. Dayan was also a member of the received her share of threats over the Foreign press Today, Rabbi Yael Rooks-Rapport, Knesset’s Defense and Foreign Affairs years. In Hebron, a right-wing activist Dayan, who lives in Tel Aviv, was mar- daughter Rapport and Rabbi Gaylia R. and the Constitution, Law and Justice once tossed a boiling cup of tea at her. ried to the late General (Reserves) Dov Rooks, is the assistant rabbi at Beit Sim- committees. Dayan has been awarded the Bruno Sion and has two children and four chat Torah in New York. Throughout her political career, she Kreisky Human Rights Award (1991), grandchildren.

Glazer b’nai mitzvah at the Western Wall, and a medal, how the riding team is doing, while she’s in the country. Look for her continued from page 1 lace up their sneakers for a night run not to mention images from Israel. posts at Community’s web page, and at through the capital city. Glazer, a marketing major at Auburn our Facebook page. Shabbat at the historic Hatachana Com- And those activities don’t even include University, is expected to blog daily pound, Jerusalem’s oldest train station, the time Glazer and her family will take is planned. Athletes will revel at a street to discover the country for themselves. party in Jerusalem and a beach party in Of course, readers of Community can LOUISVILLE VAAD . They will take part in multiple also expect updates on Glazer’s quest for HAKASHRUTH Venues currently supervised and certified by the Vaad:

died on Wednesday, June 14, 2017. t The Jewish Community Center (Kitchen) Born June 28, 1915, in Louisville, Obituaries t The J Outdoor Café (Dive -n- Dine) continued from previous page she was a daughter Emile Steinfeld Volunteer and Florence Simons Steinfeld, and a t KentuckyOne Health Jewish Hospital OPPORTUNITIES Jim of Alpharetta; her son, John step-daughter of Pauline Kahn. (kosher kitchen only) (Dawn) of Lawrenceville, GA; her Heavily involved in the Order of t The Arctic Scoop: 841 S. Hurstbourne Pkwy. KentuckyOne Health, including two granddaughters; and her broth- the Eastern Star and the Mason- (They have pareve options and are available Jewish Hospital, has many er, John Ornstein of Louisville. ic Lodge, she and her husband held for any occasion at any off-site venue) volunteer opportunities at its Cremation was chosen and there several prominent positions in both Louisville facilities that we are will not be any services. organizations in Louisville. Services provided by the Vaad: seeking individuals to fulfill. She also was a distinguished vol- Paul Kutchai unteer at the Jewish Hospital for t Consultation on kashruth and of kosher No matter whether you are Paul Kutchai, 89, died Monday, more than two decades. products at local businesses and June 5, 2017, at his home. An avid mahjong and card player, companies interested in transporting patients Born March 8, 1928, in Pittsburgh, in her later years she loved hearing to their area of service, helping PA, to the late Philip and Helen stories of the travels and events in her List of local businesses providing kosher family members track their Kutchai, Paul was an Army veteran large family. She amazed everyone catering (must request to have Vaad patients during a procedure or of World War II, a retired salesman with her ability to solve word search supervision when ordering): sitting at the information desk to in the V.P. Fleet Sales with Chrysler, puzzles at a furious pace, right up to assist visitors, we have a need. and a member of The Temple. her last days. t Bristol Catering (kosher catering available at He is preceded in death by his She was the wife of Jacob L. Isaacs, off-site venues such as The J, synagogues, daughter, Norine Beth Kutchai Jr.; the sister of Blanche Zellner and etc.) Sokoler. Judge Samuel Steinfeld; the beloved t The Catering Company - Michaelis Events We look forward to He is survived by his loving wife, mother of Ellen Ignatow and Jack (kosher catering available at off-site Rose Elaine Martin Kutchai; his son, Isaacs and mother-in-law of Rayma venues) hearing from you! Richard Kutchai (Nicole) of Moraga, Isaacs, John Klein, and James Igna- t Hyatt Regency Louisville (kosher catering Contact Danni Kiefner, CA; his grandchildren, Ashley Mason, tow – all deceased. Lauren Watterson and Greg Sokoler; She is survived by her grandchil- only) Director, Volunteer Services, at and his great-grandchildren, Adalyn dren, Jeffrey Isaacs, Meredith Rob- t Louisville Marriot East (can host kosher dannikiefner@ Mason, Alex Mason, Carleigh Watter- erts, Robert Isaacs, David Isaacs, events but does not have kosher catering KentuckyOneHealth.org. son and one on the way. Janna Ignatow, and Bryan Ignatow, service) to begin your volunteer Funeral services were private for and by 11 great-grandchildren. t Other venues may be approved only upon experience today. family. Expressions of sympathy may A private graveside service will be request for kosher supervision be made to the donor’s favorite char- held. Contributions may be made to ity. the charity of the donor’s choice. Please visit our website for more info: Our volunteer application is www.louisvillevaad.org now online at Thelma (Steinfeld) Isaacs www.KentuckyOneHealth.org Thelma (Steinfeld) Isaacs, 102, THE VAAD ADVANTAGE: /volunteer. LOCAL & AFFORDABLE 20 Community Y JUNE 23, 2017 Y 29 SIVAN 5777

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In 2012, KentuckyOne Health came together and created an innovative health system. We established a vision to bring wellness, healing and hope for everyone in the Commonwealth, including the underserved. This vision continued the traditions of care in Louisville founded by the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth in 1812 and members of Louisville’s Jewish community in 1903.

As the health care landscape changes, locally and across the country, we recently announced bold action to help continue the legacy of care in this community.

• We are working to identify new owners and operators for our Louisville-based facilities: Jewish Hospital, Frazier Rehab Institute, Sts. Mary & Elizabeth Hospital and Medical Centers Jewish East, South, Southwest and Northeast, along with KentuckyOne Medical Group provider practices in Louisville. During this transition, all facilities will remain open and continue to serve patients. Our commitment will remain to our patients and the employees and physicians who deliver excellence every day.

• We encourage patients to continue to access care at their local facility or physician’s office, including appointment scheduling for annual well-checks, follow-up physician visits, wellness screenings, mammograms and other health needs. We also continue to hire the most qualified individuals to fill positions to continue to support our patients and colleagues.

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