Published by the Jewish Community of Louisville, Inc. SEPTEMBER 23, 2016 Y 20 ELULwww.jewishlouisville.org 5776 Y Community 1 Check Out Our Rosh Hashanah Section, Pages 13-16. INSIDE Top Advocate for Pluralism in Israel Spoke Here STORY ON PG. 9 Doggie Dip Was Fun for All STORY ON CENTERPIECE, PG. 17 Communit■ ■ y FRIDAY VOL. 41, NO. 13 20 ELUL 5776 SEPTEMBER 23, 2016 Jane Goldstein and Jon Fleischaker 2017 FEDERATION CAMPAIGN CHAIRS Goldstein and Fleischaker Look to the Future & Next These local girls were the models at The J’s PJ Our Way Pre-Rosh Hashanah Tea Party and Fashion Show on September 11. See story and more photos, CenterPiece, page 4. READY FOR FALL PHOTOS BY DEBRA ROSE; ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Generation by Shiela Steinman Wallace Celebrating Greatness: The Muhammad Ali Humanitarian Awards Editor ane Goldstein and Jon Fleischak- by Shiela Steinman Wallace by six widely publicized core principles: er will chair the 2017 Federation Editor Confidence, conviction, dedication, giv- Campaign. “The community is ing, respect and spirituality. fortunate to have two of the most Throughout his life, Muhammad Ali Earlier this year, the full scope of Ali’s J well-respected individuals and leaders was The Greatest. In the ring, he was in- international impact was evident when join together as they step up to co-chair domitable. When drafted into the Army, he died. Dignitaries from around the the 2017 Campaign,” said Federation he said his religious convictions made world flocked to Louisville to honor the Vice President of Philanthropy Stacy him a conscientious objector. He stood Champ and those who couldn’t come Gordon-Funk. “These long-time friends by his principles and refused induction watch the news coverage. will make great partners.” even though it meant serving time in Ali’s legacy continue through the “This is going to be an interesting year prison during the peak of his career. Muhammad Ali Center programs that because I do think we are finally moving promote peace and understanding and Kentucky Humanitarian Award winner John Rosenberg, Eventually, the Supreme Court over- right, with his wife, Jean, and son, Michael. actively and aggressively toward a plan turned his conviction. honor those who exemplify the Champ’s and implementation of a plan for the Later in life, he concentrated on mak- core principles. In the continuation of a Humanitarian Awards were presented future” of our Jewish community,” said ing the world a better place and lived four-year tradition, the Muhammad Ali in a gala ceremony on Saturday, Sep- Jon Fleischaker. “I think that is a big tember 17. The award winners and pre- step for all of us, and a necessary step to senters were luminaries from around increase excitement for the community INDEX the world. Stars of stage and screen, and commitment to the community.” JCRC Update ..............................................2 musicians and leaders and founders It is also a time of transition for the Review: Cat on a Hot Tin Roof .........................2 of organizations that exist only to help leadership of the Annual Federation Life & Legacy Program ...............................5 those in need. Campaign. Fleischaker and Goldstein Fresh Stop Market ......................................5 Two members of the Jewish commu- agree that in addition to raising money Calendar of Events......................................5 see ALI AWARDS page 11 see CAMPAIGN page 10 POSTAGE Connecting with Nature Women’s Event....6 KENTUCKY LOUISVILLE PERIODICALS Fulfilling a Dream of Four Generations .......8 What Is a Sabbatical ...................................8 Israeli Arab, Jewish Women Break Down Barriers Sarah Harlan .............................................11 HEAR THEIR STORIES SEPTEMBER 28 AT THE ALI CENTER AND THE TEMPLE High Holy Days Reflection ........................12 UofL Professor Explores Poland ..............12 The Jewish Federation of Louisville Western Galilee region, located on Isra- Protecting Women from Breast Cancer ...18 is bringing a group of Arab and Jew- el’s northern Mediterranean Sea coast The J’s Garden .........................................18 ish women from Israel to Louisville to at the border with Lebanon, get togeth- JCRC Squelches False Rumor .................18 share their ongoing discussions about er once a month over a meal where they Two Named to Atherton Hall of Fame ......19 co-existence to Louisville on Wednes- learn about each other’s cultures, and Koby Establishes Award for Physicians ...19 day, September 28. They will present a over the years, they have become friends. Jewish Learning Center Opens ................19 panel discussion at The Muhammad Ali Today, these women are living examples Shlomit and RebbeSoul ............................20 Center, 144 N. Sixth St., from 10-11:30 of shattering barriers and stereotypes Peace by Piece Concert ...........................20 a.m. and will participate in dinner and while strengthening the bonds among New Chabad Center in Lexington ............20 conversation at The Temple, 5101 U.S. 42 them. In Louisville, they will talk about JFCS Calendar ..........................................21 from 6-8:30 p.m. why it is important to talk and, more im- Teen Topics ...............................................22 There is no charge for either event, but portantly, to listen. Co-existence should First Friday Shabbat Dinner ......................22 please RSVP to Jewish Community Re- be a fundamental goal of all people. Newsmakers/Chavurat Shalom ................23 Harriet Dicter Honored .............................23 lations Council Director Matt Goldberg, The women are coming to dispel some Around Town ....................................... 24-25 [email protected] or 502- myths about Arab-Israel relations and Lifecycle .............................................. 25-26 238-2707. show that cooperation and acceptance D’var Torah ................................................27 This group of women from Israel’s see BARRIERS page 8 2 Community Y SEPTEMBER 23, 2016 Y 20 ELUL 5776 thodox Rabbis are not recognized as Communit y providing legitimate conversions!). Community is published monthly by the Jewish JCRC UPDATE As the majority of American Jews Community of Louisville, Inc., 3630 Dutchmans identify as Conservative or Reform, the Lane, Louisville, KY 40205-3216. by Matt Goldberg, Director one in five children) are food insecure. longer the status quo perpetuates, the USPS #020-068 at Louisville, KY. Jewish Community Relations Council Religious pluralism in Israel greater the wedge between Israel and The Jewish Community of Louisville is Tackling Hunger This week Louisville was visited by American Jewry. As Zionists, this should a nonprofit organization. $26 of your pledge This past week I had the distinct hon- Rabbi Uri Regev, founder of many or- worry us and we must make every effort is for a subscription for Community. or of attending a hunger issue communi- ganizations in Israel that are dedicated to speak up on this. For more information, call ty forum conducted by Commissioner of to breaking the monopoly that the Ul- Jewish Federations of North Ameri- 502-459-0660, fax 502-238-2724, ca is takin a leading role here, as is the e-mail [email protected] or check out Agriculture Ryan Quarles. Many things tra-Orthodox have on certain aspects of the website www.jewishlouisville.org. about this meeting were impressive. civil law in the State of Israel. American Jewish Committee. The loud- The program was held at the Dare to It was inspiring to hear him talk about er our voices the greater the chance for POSTMASTER – Send address changes to real change. Community, 3600 Dutchmans Lane, Louisville, Care food bank, on the warehouse floor the issue and to also hear his optimism KY 40205-3216. – a very inspiring location for a meeting that things are beginning to change on about hunger issues. Hearing from Dare this front. Jewish organizations in both REVIEW COMMUNITY DEADLINES to Care leadership about what they do, the U.S. and Israel are starting to make Deadlines for the next two issues of Community who they target, and the needs of the their voices heard on this. for copy and ads are: October 14 for publication community was also inspiring. But what This is a very big issue for both the by David Wallace on October 28 and November 9 for publication on was most impressive was the variety of future of Israel and the relationship be- Special to Community community leaders interesting in doing tween Israel and Diaspora Jewry. Cur- November 18. Cat on a Hot Tin Roof Community publishes News makers and Around things about hunger in our area. rently, if Jews want to get married in Is- rael, they must do so under the auspices CenterStage is taking a vacation from Town items at no charge. Items must be There were representatives from sen- their usual musicals and, instead, is pro- of the Chief Rabbinate. If they decide submitted in writing. Please include your name ators’ offices, Congressman John Yar- ducing Tennessee Williams’ dark Pulit- and a daytime telephone number where you muth’s office, Mayor Greg Fischer’s of- they don’t want to have a strictly ortho- zer-Prize winning tragedy, Cat on a Hot can be contacted in the event that questions fice and other state agencies dedicated dox wedding, many Israelis get married Tin Roof, a tale of an elite Mississippi arise. Community reserves the right to edit all to tackling hunger. There were also rep- in Cyprus (weddings performed out- family whose lives are intertwined