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Inside The 2014 Federation Campaign is moving forward. Major Gifts brunch PAGE 6 Lion of Judah/ Pomegranate Communit■ ■ y Friday Vol. 39, No. 03 19 kislev 5774 November 22, 2013 PAGE 8 Help with Jewish summer camp fees is available by Stew Bromberg Vice President and CDO Jewish Community of Louisville

he weather forecast for this week- end is calling for wind chills in the 20’s by Sunday and I am writ- T ing about summer camp. This is a time when families are making their plans and decid- ing what options will work best for their specific cir- cumstances and figuring out the best use of their re- sources. The Jew- ish Community of Louisville is doing the same thing. We are looking at BBYOers from across the KIO (Kentucky-Indiana-Ohio) region came to Louisville November 15-17 for their regional convention and the annual Drew Corson Basketball Tourna- Stew Bromberg the resources we ment. See story, page 17. have available to help families make these important de- cisions. Learn how the Jewish community works and how to get involved Few programs have the incredible im- pact on someone’s future involvement in by Niki King The 41-year-old attorney practices law with the Jewish community as their Jewish Public Relations Specialist his father at Bornstein & Bornstein, is a life- camp experience. Many children begin long Louisvillian and is an active member of this journey at a Jewish day camp such Ever wonder what Louisville’s Jewish com- Congregation Adath Jeshurun. He and his as the JCC Summer camp program. Oth- munity can be for you? Or what you can be wife, Shifrah, have to sons, David, 10 and Jon- ers go right to overnight camps, which for the community? Here’s your chance. athan, 6, both of whom attend LBSY Hebrew provide a whole different experience and LEADS (Leadership Education and Devel- School. therefore a different perspective. opment Series) is a free, three-session pro- see LEADS page 7 Many of us continued our Jewish gram that offers adults in their 20’s to 40’s ed- camp experience as counselors, some ucational and social experiences to acquaint met their spouses, and many of our chil- them with local Jewish services and leader- dren have attended the same camps. ship opportunities. Some of us end up serving on the Board The program is back after a several-year of Directors or chairing a milestone re- hiatus and Bob Bornstein will chair it. Tzivia union fundraising event. The impact is Levin Kalmes, development director of the JCL, strong, the connection is great, and the said Bob Bornstein will make a great leader. future of our Jewish community is en- He’s friendly, relates well to others and is fa- hanced by these experiences. Bob, Shifra, David and Jonathan Born- miliar with the Louisville Jewish community. The Jewish Federation of Louisville, stein see Light Up page 4 see Camp page 12 index JCRC update; Letters...... 2 $163,175* ... Light Up CenterStage...... 4 Together Extraordinary HAPPY DAYS JCL helps typhoon victims...... 4 ARE Evan Williams Bourbon Experience.....5 WE DO... HERE AGAIN

POSTAGE THINGS KENTUCKY LOUISVILLE KI musician-in-residence...... 5 PERIODICALS 2014 LION OF JUDAH Calendar of events...... 5 CAMPAIGN POMEGRANATE KICK-OFF EVENT Major Gifts...... 6 $30,000* $156,250* Lion of Judah/Pomegranate...... 8 $249,332* $20,593 JFNA’s GA...... 9 MAJOR GIFTS Israel helps in Philippines...... 10 OTHER CHAMPAGNE PLEDGES AJ honors “Ageless Wisdom”...... 10 BRUNCH Birthright Israel trips...... 11 NCJW’s Mah Jongg Mania...... 11 Review: Les Miserables...... 11 * Represents Israel & summer camp scholarships.12 pledges Teen Topics...... 13 received JFCS Calendar...... 16 at this event. BBYO Convention...... 17 Newsmakers; Suzy Post honored.....18 Chavurat Shalom...... 18 TOTAL TO DATE: Around Town...... 19-20 Lifecycle...... 21-22 2014 D’var Torah/Classifieds...... 23 FEDERATION $619,386 Kristallnacht...... 24 CAMPAIGN GOAL: $2.35 MILLION 2 Community  November 22, 2013  19 KISLEV 5774 salem this year. The highlights of this event were the Communit y JCRC UPDATE talks by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Community is published monthly by theJewish Netanyahu and President Shimon Peres. Community of Louisville, Inc., 3630 Dutchmans by Matt Goldberg, Director Prime Minister Netanyahu spoke almost Lane, Louisville, KY 40205-3216. While most of my time was spent in Jewish Community Relations Council Jerusalem and Tel Aviv, I saw Israel’s exclusively about Iran and the threat USPS #020-068 at Louisville, KY. posed by their nuclear program, and the Israel (and the Jewish community’s) attempt to The Jewish Community of Louisville is reach out to the periphery of society. President spoke on a variety of subjects, a nonprofit organization. $26 of your pledge This past month, I had a wonderful most notably, what are the prospects for is for a subscription for Community. opportunity to spend 10 days in Israel as In Tel Aviv, I met a woman who started her own NGO that helps women who peace with the Palestinians. For more information, call part of the Bernard Rodkin Fellowship It was very heartwarming to see so (502) 459-0660, fax (502) 238-2724, award that I received from the Jewish had been forced into prostitution re- claim their lives and learn different job many Jews from all across North Amer- e-mail [email protected] or check out Communal Service Association (I am ica make the trip to Jerusalem for this the website www.jewishlouisville.org. skills. Also, I went to the Hiriya recycling very appreciative of my colleagues here event, great to see the commitment that POSTMASTER – Send address changes to in Louisville who supported me in this park where, on the site of the former Tel Aviv city dump, there is a recycling and the Jewish community still has for the Community, 3630 Dutchmans Lane, Louisville, unique trip). state of Israel. KY 40205-3216. I have not had the privilege of being education center. in Israel since 1995, and this trip was In Ramle, I saw a project of the Jewish Community Deadlines unique. I got to travel with other Jew- Agency that helps disadvantaged kids Deadlines for the next two issues of ish professionals and we saw areas and learn computer skills that they can use letters Community for copy and ads are: December 13 projects off the beaten path. I now know as an advantage in pursuing careers in for publication on December 20 and January high tech. In Elad, I saw a program of from first-hand experience that Israel is In Praise of Jake Wishnia 17 for publication on January 24. a most amazing and complex country. the Joint Distribution Committee that Community publishes Newsmakers­ and Around helps Haredim (ultra-Orthodox) learn November 12, 2013 Town items at no charge. Items must be job skills and helps them join the work- Dear Editor, submitted in writing. Please include your name force, and in Sakhnin (an Arab village), On Monday, October 7, I attended an and a daytime telephone number where you I saw an environmental project and ed- open meeting of the Vaad Hakashruth. can be contacted in the event that questions ucation center that tries to break down It was gratifying to see 15-20 people arise. Community reserves the right to edit all some of the barriers to Arab-Jewish from the community at large in atten- submissions to conform to style and length co-existence. requirements. dance. I saw the finest of Israeli Society (a I strongly support Mr. Wishnia and Advertising Information medical technology company that devel- the board for their outstanding efforts To advertise, please contact oped a camera the size of a pill that you on behalf of Kashrus. Aaron Leibson, (502) 418-5845 or e-mail swallow that replaces the need for an On what experience do I speak out? [email protected]. invasive colonoscopy), and I saw parts (A) Some 50 years ago I was ordained by The appearance of advertising in Community of Israeli society facing major obstacles. three different scholars including the does not represent a kashruth endorsement. (In South Tel Aviv, many parks are filled chief Rabbi of Israel. with undocumented immigrants who do (B) I have lived in Louisville for 15 years Editorial Policy not speak the language and cannot work since the 1970’s; seven years of which Community accepts letters to the editor legally.) I was a Mashgiach (supervisor) for the for publication. All letters must be of interest to Israel is a fantastic country, I encour- Louisville Vaad. the Jewish community or in response to age everyone, Jewish or not, to spend (C) Over the years I have done supervi- an item published in the paper. They must be time there. sion for every major kosher agency, no longer than 300 words in length and signed. including the Israeli Rabbinate. Name, address and daytime phone number The General Assembly I also had the privilege of attending Jake Wishnia has spent countless must be included for verification purposes only. hours talking to rabbis and board mem- Community reserves the right to refuse to the Jewish Federations of North Amer- ica General Assembly, an annual gather- bers in numerous communities to ac- publish any letter, to edit for brevity while quire information and innovative ideas preserving the meaning, and to limit the ing of Jewish Community professionals Matt Goldberg received his award at HUC in Jerusalem. and volunteers, which was held in Jeru- for Louisville. He has also examined number of letters published in any edition. by-laws and transactions of the local Mail your comments to: Community, board to ensure that everything is being Letters to the Editor, 3600 Dutchmans Lane, done properly. Under the leadership of Louisville, KY 40205. Mr. Wishnia, the board has continued Community’s circulation has to provide Kashrus for the Jewish com- been audited by the Circulation munity. Verification Council. Mr. Wishnia does not need my en- dorsement. His dedication and accom- Grab a home loan... plishments speak for him. Editorial Staff Jake Wishnia got a vote of confidence Shiela Steinman Wallace to continue his work. As far as I’m con- Editor/Communications Director WITH cerned, Louisville is fortunate to have a 238-2703, [email protected] person of his caliber to lead the Vaad. Rabbi Hillel Smulowitz Ben Goldenberg Marketing Director 238-2711, [email protected] NOTHING Editor’s note: Rabbi Smulowitz is a for- mer principal of Elihau Academy and a Misty Ray Hamilton retired Army Chaplain. Sr. Graphic Designer & Web Manager 238-2778, [email protected] DOWN! Melton Program Niki King Public Relations Specialist November 14, 2013 238-2730, [email protected] Dear Editor, Aaron Leibson NO down payment Up to 30 year amortization I share the following information so Advertising Sales Manager required the community realizes how fortunate 418-5845, [email protected] Competitive interest rate we are to have the Melton Institute. NO points at closing As a result of excellent instructors like Board of Directors Discounted closing costs Rabbi S. Miles and Rabbi J. Golding, I have learned so much about my Jewish Board Chair NO mortgage insurance Karen Abrams  Purchases only heritage. Everything is done in a pro- required fessional manner and we all become knowledgeable in Judaism. JCL senior staff My life has been enriched and my President & Chief Executive Officer faith has been renewed. Stu Silberman I am grateful to the Jewish Federation | and the Melton Institute for making this Senior Vice President & Chief Operations Call 502-584-3600 888-584-3600 Officer or stop by your nearest outstanding educational endeavor avail- Sara Wagner Republic Bank Banking Center. able in Louisille, KY. Allen Aboff, student Vice President & Chief Development Officer Stew Bromberg Editor’s Note: The Florence Melton Vice President and Chief Financial Officer School of Adult Jewish Learning is spon- Ed Hickerson sored by Congregation Adath Jeshurun in Tax deductible contributions may be sent to collaboration with the Jewish Commu- *As of 11/6/13, $100,000 ten-year Adjustable Rate Mortgage (ARM) loan, 4.206% Annual Percentage Rate (APR) with 120 Community, 3600 Dutchmans Lane, Louisville, KY 40205 payments of $499.29. After 120 Payments, loan rate adjusts yearly based on changes to the Prime Rate as published in the nity Center and with support from Con- Wall Street Journal plus 0.50%. As of 11/6/13 Prime Rate is 3.25%, therefore loan payment would adjust to 240 payments of gregation Anshei Sfard, Keneseth Israel © 2013 JEWISH COMMUNITY OF LOUISVILLE, INC. $472.93. Loan example does not include monthly taxes and insurance so your actual payment may be greater. Offer avail- Congregation, The Temple, and Temple Successor to the Jewish Community Federation of Louisville, able for owner-occupied properties, purchases only and subject to underwriting and approval. This loan has a prepayment Inc. and Jewish Community Center of Louisville, Inc. penalty ask us for details. Maximum loan amount $417,000. Please contact one of our banking officers for information on Shalom. This program is made possible higher loan amounts. Certain restrictions apply. Republic Bank & Trust Company Loan Originator ID #402606. by a generous grant from the Jewish Heri- tage Fund for Excellence. November 22, 2013  19 KISLEV 5774  Community 3

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73478_KOHCC_Lung_10x13_75bw.indd 1 11/14/13 11:14 AM 4 Community  November 22, 2013  19 KISLEV 5774 Light Up CenterStage is bigger and JCL joins effort to help victims of better than ever; get your tickets now Typhoon Haiyan unday, December 7, is the date and ities does its magic, you’ll forget where for two, a two-night hotel stay in the Big the Jewish Community Center is you are. The room will accommodate Apple, $200 for shows on Broadway, a by Stu Silberman the place. You’ll want to be there a stylish bar and high-top tables for ca- night of fine dining at Marseille and President and CEO S at 7 p.m., dressed in your finest, sual, sophisticated conversation. The pe- $300 cash. “Tickets are only $50 and Jewish Community of Louisville when the curtain goes up on Light Up rimeter will be lined with silent auction only 150 will be sold, so people have a CenterStage 2013. tables that will give partiers plenty of pretty good chance of winning.” On November 2, Super Typhoon Hai- Once you open the doors, you’ll be part room to view the offerings and check on Of course, Light Up is much more yan ravaged central Philippines and left of one of the hottest nightclub scenes in the status of their bids. than a silent auction with hors d’oeuvres a huge swath of devastation. On Monday town. Enjoy cocktails from the open bar In fact, the move means this year’s and beverages. At 8:15 the stars of the of this week, officials were reporting and fabulous hors d’oeuvres while you event can accommodate 250 people CenterStage company will present an 3,976 confirmed dead from the storm check out a wide variety of packages in in the auditorium for the show. That original Broadway revue. and 1,598 still missing, and those num- the silent auction. means this year 50 more people can join Cap the evening off with a wide selec- bers were not final. Thousands of houses This year’s event will be bigger and the fun. tion of indulgent desserts. were obliterated. Hospitals, emergency better than years past, said Light Up To add to the excitement, CenterStage Get your tickets now, before the event services and roads were destroyed, mak- CenterStage Chair Sarah Harlan. “We’re will also be raffling a “spectacular trip is sold out. Call Lenae McKee Price, 238- ing delivering aid to survivors a logisti- moving the silent auction to the upper to New York,” Harlan said. The trip, val- 2763, today to purchase your tickets. cal nightmare. gym,” although by the time Eventual- ued at $1900, includes round trip airfare In the wake of this disaster, the Jew- ish Federation of Louisville is helping to raise money to provide relief for the people of the Philippines. With our part- ner agencies, the Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA) and the Ameri- can Jewish Joint Distribution Commit- tee (JDC), we are collecting donations. JDC is consulting with local officials, the Filipino Jewish community and global partners to assess the evolving sit- uation on the ground and to direct aid in the places it can make the most impact. The Federation-supported JDC has led relief efforts for previous storms in the Philippines, and helped support the local Jewish community in a nation that sheltered 1,000 European Jews fleeing the Nazis during World War II. “Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Filipino people suffering from this terrible storm’s unimaginable destruc- tion,” said Stu Silberman, president and CEO of the Jewish Community of Louis- ville. “Louisvillians have a proud tradi- tion of supporting those in need around the world and I am confident they will step up once again to aid a community in despair.” Jewish Federations regularly come together in support of the Jewish com- munal response to disasters around the world and at home, raising tens of mil- lions of dollars for emergency assistance and longer-term aid. Most recently, Federations supported the national re- sponse to severe flooding in Colorado. In recent years, Federations responded to tsunamis in Japan and Southeast Asia, the Haiti earthquake, and Hurricane Katrina in the Gulf Coast. Donations to help the Philippine vic- tims of Typhoon Haiyan can be made on our online page at www.jewishlouisville. org/donate or by mailing your check to:

Jewish Federation of Louisville Attention: Typhoon Haiyan Relief Fund 3600 Dutchmans Ln. Louisville KY 40205. November 22, 2013  19 KISLEV 5774  Community 5

Evan Williams Bourbon Experience opens downtown Calendar by Niki King of Events PR Specialist NOVEMBER 27 s a child, Kate Latts remembers School’s Out Days at the JCC riding freight elevators up and 9 a.m.-3 p.m., extended day options. In- down her family’s old building cludes sports, arts and crafts and swimming. on Main Street in downtown Theme: Thanksgiving celebration. A For more information, go to www. Louisville. The building wasn’t much to look at jewishlouisville.org/sod then, with office spaces, storage for dry NOVEMBER 24-JANUARY 7 goods and a deep, dark basement. Patio Gallery exhibit On November 14, she stood shoulder Mazin Art Exhibition – juried art show. to shoulder with local leaders and lumi- Opening reception and announcement of naries, as her father, Heaven Hill Distil- winners: Sunday, November 24, 2 p.m. leries President Max Shapira unveiled NOVEMBER 27 the building’s $10.5 million transforma- Chabad Chanukah Kickoff tion into an artisanal distillery and tour- 4 p.m., Fourth Street Live, free ice skating, ist center. bowling, more. Menorah lighting, 5:30 p.m. Named the Evan Williams Bourbon DECEMBER 1 Experience, it’s the eighth stop on the Chabad Chanukah on Ice Kentucky Bourbon Trail tour, and the for sale. ence is expected to attract 110,000 visi- 7 p.m., Alpine Ice Arena, free ice skating, first of several bourbon-themed projects The Evan Williams Bourbon Experi- tors in its first year. sufganiot, latkes, hot chocolate. planned for downtown Louisville. Gov. Steve Beshear, Lt. Gov. Jerry DECEMBER 2 Hillel Chanukah bowling party Abramson and Louisville Mayor Greg Weisenberg teaches how to build “Singing Communities” Fischer were on hand to help hammer DECEMBER 3 by Dr. Lee Shai Weissbach p.m., he will guide those present in a in the bung (barrel plug) to what was JCRC interfaith Chanukah party preparation for Shabbat using nigunim hailed as the first barrel of bourbon pro- Special to Community 7 p.m., JCC auditorium. music, food, candle and he will then lead a Kabbalat Shab- duced on Whiskey Row, the historic dis- lighting and storytelling. Open to people of bat service that will be musical and spir- trict that was once the center of whiskey Keneseth Israel Congregation will all faiths. RSVP by Nov. 27 to Paula, 238- itually uplifting. The Kabbalat Shabbat commerce in the 19th Century, in nearly host Joey Weisenberg, creative director 2764 or [email protected]. service will be followed by a ma’ariv ser- a century. of the Hadar Center for Communal Jew- DECEMBER 3 vice led by Cantor Sharon Hordes and “This is a landmark day for Louis- ish Music, as its YAD 20’s & 30’s Chanukah party then a traditional Shabbat dinner. At ville and a tremendous milestone in the musician-in-resi- 7 p.m., JCC Patio Gallery. Dreidel, latkes 8:30 p.m., following dinner, he will pres- growth of our legendary bourbon indus- dence, made pos- and donuts. $10 or less gift exchange and ent a program in which he will discuss try,” said Fischer said. “Having an offi- sible by The Dave bring your menorah and candles for candle his extensive experience with nigunim cial stop on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail and Reva Wald- lighting. RSVP to mjtimmel@jewishlouisville. and with prayer, and he will teach par- is central to our tourism efforts and our man Kahn Fund org or 238-2739 by December 1. ticipants how to explore the soul of any partnership with the historic distilleries for Jewish Learn- melody. DECEMBER 4 that make up this popular adventure. ing, in a program During Shabbat morning services, Chabad Chanukah Car Parade We are honored that Heaven Hill and called “Building which begin at 9:30, Weisenberg will 6 p.m. from The Temple to the Summit. the Shapira family have chosen to make Singing Commu- speak on the relationship between canto- Mayor Greg Fischer will light the menorah. this important investment downtown nities” over the weekend of De- rial music, Hasidic melodies and sponta- DECEMBER 7 and helped spark the revitalization of Joey Weisenberg neous communal choir, and he will then Light Up CenterStage Whiskey Row.” cember 13 and 14. lead the morning’s concluding service. 7 p.m. Limited number of tickets available Members of the Shapira and Latts Aside from directing the Hadar Cen- A kiddush lunch will follow with min- for this annual gala. $90 per person. In- families are active in Louisville’s Jew- ter, Weisenberg is also the ba’al t’filah cha service at 12:30, and after that, at cludes cocktails, hous d’oeuvres, auctions ish community and will host ‘Bourbon (prayer leader) of the Kane Street Syn- 1 p.m., Weisenberg will lead a session and a Broadway-style revue. Call Lenae and Jewish Louisville: A Shared His- agogue in Brooklyn, a performer who based on ideas from his recently re- Price to reserve your tickets. 238-2763. tory’ Tuesday, January 7, as part of the has mastered the mandolin, the guitar, leased book Building Singing Communi- Uniquely Jewish Event series. The event and several other instruments, and the DECEMBER 8 ties. Participants will sing, discuss and will be in the building’s lower level bar, author of a book titled Building Singing Cycle for Good even do some percussion. artfully styled as a historic speakeasy, Communities. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at the JCC. Rent a bike, $25 The Washington Post has called Joey which guests access through a faux safe In recent years, Weisenberg has be- an hour. Get sponsors to raise money for Weisenberg “a leading innovator in Jew- door in the wall. come a leading composer and performer Kentucky Special Olympics and the JCC. ish music” and his visit to Louisville cer- Kate Latts said the project has ex- of Jewish spiritual music. His works of- Chair massages, raffles, contests, games tainly holds promise to be both enter- ceeded her expectation, calling it a “Dis- ten reflect the Jewish singing tradition and more. For more information, see taining and spiritually rewarding. ney-like experience.” of nigunim, wordless melodies that seek CenterPiece, page 1. All events during the musician-in-resi- The building façade features a distinc- to elevate the soul and bring spiritual DECEMBER 9 dence weekend will take place at the Ke- tive five-story Evan Williams bourbon fulfillment. He has performed and led Live from New York’s 92nd Street Y neseth Israel synagogue on Taylorsville bottle and there is a fully functioning workshops all over the world, always At Adath Jeshurun. 7:45 p.m. reception; Road. The weekend’s events are free and pot still distillery on-site, a modern ver- aiming to involve people of all ages and 8:15 broadcast. Harvard Professor Howard open to the public, except for the Shab- sion of the same type of equipment Evan backgrounds in singing together. Gardner, known for his theory of multiple bat dinner, for which the charge is $16 Williams would have used 200 years ago. “I can honestly say,” Weisenberg has intelligences, will present: On the App for members, $18 for non-members, and Visitors may take guided tours where written, “that some of my proudest mu- Generation. Free and open to all. $13 for children under 13. Vegetarian op- they can learn about Evan Williams’ sical moments have come in the com- Questions? Deborah Slosberg at 458- tion available at $2 less per person. Res- original distillery, Whiskey Row, the pany of amateur singers who are pour- 5359 or [email protected]. ervations and payment for the Shabbat Louisville Warf and bourbon industry of ing their hearts out in communal song.” DECEMBER 13-14 dinner are due by Tuesday, December yesteryear. There are two tasting rooms While in Louisville, Weisenberg will KI Scholar-in-Residence program 10. For more information, call the syna- as well as Evan Williams merchandise be involved in a variety of activities. On Joey Weisenberg, creative directof of the Friday, December 13, beginning at 5:45 gogue office at 459-2780. Hadar Center for Communal Jewish Music will present “Building Singing Commu- nities.” Includes services, Shabbat dinner and discussions. Shabbat dinner is $16 for members, $18 for non-members and $13 for children under 13. All other programs, free. Reservations and payment for dinner are due by Dec. 10. See story, page 5. DECEMBER 15 Acting Out Presents And Then They Came for Me: Remembering Anne Frank 12:30 p.m. $12, adults; $7, children 10 and under, at the JCC. Play combines in- terviews with Holocaust survivors with live actors recreating scenes from their lives during World War II. For tickets, call 459- 0660 or go to www.CenterStageJCC.org. DEC. 23, 24, 26-31; JAN. 2 and 3 Winter Break Camp 9 a.m.-3 p.m., extended day options available. Daily themed programs. Register by Dec. 2 for Early Bird and Multi- Day discounts. All days include crafts, sports,exciting activities and sports. For more information, see CenterPiece, pg. 3. 6 Community  November 22, 2013  19 KISLEV 5774 Major Gifts brunch focuses on making a difference by Phyllis Shaikun positive cash for the first time in years; ect Interchange, which sends influential Special to Community membership is up 27 percent over last non-Jews to Israel to learn about and un- year and several summer camps and derstand that nation. he Jewish Community of Lou- early childhood rooms are at capacity “Activism is a way of life, of my life,” isville’s 2014 Federation Major and have waiting lists. Revenues from Bennett said. “I want to be able to look Gifts event, held this year in the those programs, he explained, cover the into the eyes of my grandchildren know- T atrium of the Starks Building on cost of operating the facility and provide ing I am trying my best to secure their Sunday morning, November 3, focused for mission-critical programs such as generation’s future.” She quoted Irish on thanking donors by letting them senior nutrition lunch, preteen, teen and playwright George Bernard Shaw, who 2014 Federation Cam- JCL Board Chair Karen paign Chair Doug Gordon Abrams know how much their generosity has philanthropic programs such as the Fed- supported the belief that one’s life be- enabled our Jewish community to move eration Annual Campaign, Jewish Foun- longs to the community and it a privilege forward during the past 12 months. dation and administration. “to do for it what one can.” Emcee Adam Lefkoe, WHAS11 sports As members of the JCC Association, “Louisville seems to have everything anchor, who prior to moving to Kentucky Silberman noted, Louisville is partici- you would want in a Jewish community,” spent some time as the only Jew living pating in a benchmarking project that she said, “including an impressive num- in a small Nebraska town, expressed his compares our JCC’s program perfor- ber of synagogues, Melton Adult learn- personal thanks to all donors for keep- mance against others offered in similar ing, scholars in residence, CenterStage, ing the local Jewish community thriving size peer cities. Louisville has the rare the JCC, JCRC and JFCS – to name just and relevant. distinction of seeing positive results in a few. “This is happening because Louis- In her blessing over the brunch, Rabbi all areas across the board. Our JCC is ville Jewry can count on donors like you; Laura Metzer mentioned that this week’s here to provide programming for over can look up to you, recognize the role Torah portion has to do with paying at- 1,500 Jewish community members and you play and depend on you to lead both tention, and she hoped those present for other non-affiliated members as well. in your personal involvement and your would take notice of how fortunate we Philanthropically, thanks to the gen- financial commitment.” are to be “blessed with the bounty of the erosity of our donors, we are bucking a She encouraged listeners to empower earth.” national trend and our last campaign ac- one another by embracing our common- David and Dale Hyman Fred Whittaker, a teacher at St. Francis tually finished higher than in the previ- alities and our differences, connecting of Assisi School who has taught a Holo- ous year. There are reasonable expecta- with Israel, creating, funding and sus- caust curriculum at the school and has tions that this year will show donors are taining space for Jewish conversations accompanied students on visits U.S. Ho- even more willing to support the great and engaging in shaping the Jewish fu- locaust Memorial Museum in Washing- things Louisville is accomplishing, such ture you want. “Don’t leave it to others ton, DC, partially funded through one as making a difference with youth and and think it will happen,” she cautioned, of the Jewish Foundation of Louisville’s teen programs. “These are our future “we are depending on you and your wis- restricted funds established to further Jewish leaders,” said Silberman, “and we dom to drive this engine home.” interfaith Holocaust education in Louis- are doing all we can to keep them Jew- “Leadership takes so many forms,” ville, introduced Adriana Conway, one of ish and encourage them to live Jewishly said Bennett. “Do what makes you com- his eighth grade students. – and you make it possible.” fortable, do it quietly or with panache, Conway explained the trip kicked off Stew Bromberg, the Jewish Federa- but just do it. I stand before you as a the class’s year of Holocaust studies and tion’s Chief Development Officer, intro- proud committed giver to my Federation commitment to “never be bystanders duced keynote speaker Dottie Bennett, a and ask nothing of you that I would not as so many were during that dark time friend he considers “a role model to the ask of myself. Together, the Louisville in our world’s history.” Now two years world; a generous and supportive leader Jewish community will be strengthened later, she and her classmates continue to who sets a high bar high for herself and and you will be appreciated for ensuring Amy and Steve Traager share their experiences with others. for others.” that the centerpieces for the future: wis- “I am only one student of hundreds Bennett is very active in the Jewish dom, social justice, community and lives from my school that have experienced Outreach Institute and spent five years of sacred purpose will flourish.” this trip,” she concluded, “and I thank on the executive committee chairing ed- The unique venue presented two ma- you for the support you have shown to ucation for the U.S. Holocaust Memorial jor challenges during this event: first the all of us.” Museum. A public school teacher for acoustics in a large 12-story atrium, and, JCL CEO Stu Silberman thanked do- more than 20 years, she chaired Vir- uniquely, a water fountain overflowing nors as well. “By any relevant measure,” ginia’s Gesher Jewish Day School Cam- during the central part of the program. he said, “we are doing remarkably well.” paign, mentors a Hillel worker at the As JCL Board Chair Karen Abrams He related that operations at the Jew- University of Virginia and also chaired said, “May the dollars of the campaign Karen Gordon, Shelley Trager Kusman, Dottie Bennett ish Community Center are generating the American Jewish Committee’s Proj- overflow as the waters of the fountain.”

Amy Benovitz and Alan and Debbie Friedman Jane Goldstein and Barbara Sexton

Ben Katz, Lacey Smith, Sam and Mary Corbett, David Klein and Barbara Sexton Smith

Adam Lefkoe, Karen Abrams and Jeff Glazer Beth Salamon and Allan and Kate Latts

Steve and Sandee Linker and Jeff and Karen Weiss Karen Benabou and Kate Kastenbaum

photos by Above, ted wirth Melanie Pell and Dottie Bennett At left, Rabbi Laura Metzger

Shellie Benovitz and Denise Schiller November 22, 2013  19 KISLEV 5774  Community 7 Jewish leaders attend Black & White Gala On October 4, the Black & White Gala at the downtown Marriott honored Dr. Bob and Margaret Rodgers for their 25 years as Senior Pastors of the Evangel World Prayer Center. The Rodgers and their congregation are strong supporters of Israel. YOU ARE Pictured (L-R): Linda Engel, Karen Abrams, Alan Engel, Ashley Burkhead (Israel Allies Foundation Campus Outreach Coordinator), Steve Shapiro, Jane Shapiro, JCL President and CEO Stu Silberman, INVITED Helen Wahba and Leon Wahba

the opportunity to apply for a sub- Continued from page 1 LEADS sidy to attend the Jewish Federation of DEC. 3 Bornstein said he was excited to work North America’s Tribefest conference in with other young people and help them New Orleans March 16-18. Kalmes said find ways to volunteer, get involved and Tribefest is a great way to connect with 7:00 P.M.- learn about what Louisville was like for other young adults and learn about is- Jews of their grandparent’s generation sues facing the Jewish community in an and how it works today. exciting location. 8:30 P.M. “I’m happy to help,” he said. Kalmes said this year seemed the right Bornstein said LEADS is perfect for time to offer the LEADS series again, as newcomers to the city and those who there are a number of newcomers to the just want to become more involved. community and there are lots of ways “We want people to have fun and I for volunteers to get involved. AT JCC think they will,” Bornstein said. Participants will enjoy Shabbat din- 3600 DUTCHMANS LANE ner at 6:30 p.m. December 6 at the home of Karen Abrams, Jewish Community of Louisville Board president. They’ll also learn a little bit about Jewish Louisville through an interactive game. CELEBRATE In January, the group will go back and explore old Jewish Louisville through a virtual tour led by Sonny Meyer of Her- man Meyer & Son. The series will conclude with a work- THE LIGHT shop about the Jewish perspective on giving tzedakah and how to make tough decisions when faced with many press- ing needs. Rabbi Joe Rooks Rapport OF THE SEASON of The Temple will lead this discussion in February. Specific dates will be an- AN INTERFAITH CHANUKAH CELEBRATION nounced shortly. FOOD, MUSIC, CANDLELIGHTINGCO-SPONSORED BY Bornstein said the experience will INTERFAITH PATHS TO PEACE give participants insight into what it’s For more information contact like to make tough funding decisions, MATT GOLDBERG, not unlike what the Jewish Community JCRC DIRECTOR of Louisville must do annually. at 502-238-2707 LEADS participants will also have 8 Community  November 22, 2013  19 KISLEV 5774 At Lion of Judah and Pomegranate Event Gerrol’s excitement about being Jewish captivates crowd hen Rachel Cohen Ger- siblings in New Jersey, she applied. of the trip she had been given and made rol shared the story of her When Gerrol (then still Cohen) was a decision at that moment. She stepped life-changing Taglit-Birth- called in for an interview for the pro- forward and told her benefactor, “You’ve W right Israel experience at the gram and was asked why she wanted got me for 10 days, and I will live each Lion of Judah/Pomegranate dinner on to go to Israel, she said she really didn’t day as a gift.” Monday, November 18, her energy and want to go to Israel, she just wanted to Cohen was up early every day and enthusiasm spread through the room. travel, and she asked what other trips asked every question she had. In fact, she Here was a young woman who chose Birthright offered. asked so many questions that she came to make Judaism an important part of In spite of that, she was accepted into to be known as Rachel Cohen Question. her life and created ways to make it ac- the program. “In 1999, after Christmas She soaked in as much as she could. “I cessible for herself and others who had dinner and vespers, I went to the air- fell in love with living each day as a gift,” little or no prior knowledge of how to be port,” Gerrol said, and it was there that she added, “and the idea of making the Jewish. she began to realize this trip was not most of each day.” “I thought that Rachel Cohen Gerrol what she had expected. “Everyone else The trip was transformative and she was one of the most dynamic, upbeat was having significant experiences with became an advocate for Israel and proud speakers we’ve ever had,” said Laura their families” and exchanging endless to be a Jew. On the final day of the trip, Koby after the event. “It was just a joy goodbyes. the group visited the Kotel, the Western Event hosts Jean Trager and Shelley Trager Kusman. Kusman also co-chaired the event. to hear a woman who is so excited about On the plane, the participants in this Wall. “I knew I loved Israel,” Gerrol said, being Jewish.” first ever Birthright Israel trip were “but I didn’t know a prayer and I didn’t Shelley Trager Kusman opened her seated alphabetically. She had never met know what Jews call God,” so she stood home to over 40 women for this event, another person with the surname Co- back in the plaza, hesitant to approach and she and her mother, Jean Trager, hen before, so she was surprised to find the Wall. hosted the dinner. Kusman and Robin six rows on the plane filled with people “As time passed,” she continued, “I Miller co-chaired the evening. The din- named Cohen. started to realize there were thousands ner was catered by Rye. At the start of Another surprise was awaiting her of women named Rachel Cohen who the evening, Campaign Chair Doug Gor- when they landed in Israel. Since this would have done anything to put a hand don said a few words of welcome. was “the first Birthright trip and 30,000 on the Wall.” So she approached to the Gerrol is the daughter of a mixed North American Jews were showing up Wall, put her hand on the cold stone and marriage. Her father, Pete, was Jewish, in Israel for the first time,” they were offered her own prayer. but not connected to the Jewish world. greeted by a lot of fanfare. There were Upon returning to the University of In fact, he found in college at Princeton crowds to meet them, music and photog- Pennsylvania, she went to the Hillel, that being Jewish was a liability, so he raphers. Even the founders of the Birth- which happened to be located alongside let it be known that he was just Pete, and right program were there. a number of fraternities and sororities, later, as a professional, he was Dr. C. On Gerrol was soon caught up in dancing and told the people that she wanted to be Event co-chair Robin Miller and speaker Rachel Cohen her mother’s side, there were seven gen- with her fellow travelers – simple circle a Jew and live there. Hillel did not pro- Gerrol erations of Christian ministers. dances that she had never seen before. vide housing or offer worship services With her parents’ attitudes and back- After dancing for about an hour, the although they could help with kosher grounds, it is not surprising to learn that founders came to the center of the circle meals. Gerrol grew up singing in the church and everybody started saying Hebrew Undaunted, she started calling the choir and had no connection with the words. “I started to feel like a fraud,” she Birthright office in New York. Since she Jewish part of her heritage. said. “Maybe I shouldn’t be on that trip.” had participated in the first Birthright Following her father’s footsteps, she Then silence fell over the group as trip, no planning had been done for next attended Princeton, and one night, when everyone waited expectantly for Mi- steps. They sent her a recipe for haman- she was studying, she heard an ad for a chael Steinhardt to speak. Finally, Judy taschen and a CD of Jewish music and free “Birthright 2000” trip to Israel over Steinhardt, his wife, explained that for brought her to New York for a Shabbat winter break for young adults with at 10 years her husband had been raising service. least one Jewish grandparent. Figuring the money to bring these young Jews to Finally, she got together with other that this was a good opportunity for her Israel, and now that it is a reality, he was Birthright alumni at Penn and orga- JFCS Executive Director Judy Freundlich Tiell and Jane first international trip, and it certainly speechless. nized a Shabbat dinner, complete with Goldstein was better than babysitting her younger Gerrol now realized the importance see gerrol page 9

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Federation could fund. Leaders wrestle with tough issues at GA gerrol “We organized first event in 2007,” by Shiela Steinman Wallace Iran must be stopped, he reiterated. Continued from page 8 Gerrol said. “I stood outside of shul say- Netanyahu also briefly addressed an- candles, challah and pepperoni pizza. ing welcome to Shabbat.” Neither she Editor other regional issue. “We also want to Other alumni explained why the pizza nor the other participants knew what to see peace with our Palestinian neigh- didn’t work. hen the Jewish Federations do, but they were “craving inclusion.” bors,” he said. He called for a simple On her first Rosh Hashanah, she had of North America’s General Gerrol met her husband at the third historic compromise – two states for two been studying about Judaism and tried Assembly convened in Jeru- “Shabbat Hop,” and today, the program people. to go to services. She entered the shul salem November 10-12, Lou- attracts 300 plus people every week. W The conditions are clear, he said. If and followed the protocol she would isville’s Jewish Community Relations Di- In addition, they started a successful the Palestinians want Israel to recog- have followed in church. She picked up rector Matt Goldberg and I were there. It “Mitzvah Hop” program, and this year nize their state for the Palestinian peo- a prayer book, found her seat and put was energizing, inspirational and infor- they tried a “Sukkah Hop” with a party ple, they must recognize Israel for the the book on the floor. Almost immedi- mative. (See JCRC Update, page 2.) bus that took people from one sukkah to Jewish people. The Jewish State has the ately, some girls came over, picked up the next. right to be here, he said without threat the book, kissed it, started talking to her Iran Gerrol later encouraged her sister to from rocket fire or destruction by a flood and wanted her to kiss the book. Unable At the opening plenary, Prime Min- take a Birthright trip. Her younger sib- of refugees. to understand what happened, she fled. ister Benyamin Netanyahu delivered a ling agreed to do so on the condition that He called on Palestinians to make the She again turned to the Birthright of- loud, clear message: current negotia- Gerrol not talk with her about it ahead same kind of courageous decision An- fice for advice. How could she be a good tions with Iran are a mistake. of time so it would be her own trip. war Sadat did and say that they accept Jew without going to shul. She was told, Gerrol flew to Israel and connected Harsh current sanctions, he ex- plained, have pushed Iran to the brink of the Jewish State. care about Israel, the Jewish commu- with her sister as a surprise on the last In the second plenary session the nity, family and the repair of the world. day of her Birthright trip. “My sister was financial collapse, and that has brought the rogue nation to the bargaining table. next day, Israeli President Shimon Peres After graduation, she moved to Wash- wearing Magen David necklace,” Gerrol struck a much more conciliatory note on ington, DC, and became an advocate for said, and then they took a sisters tour to- That day, the proposal that was on the negotiating table, Netanyahu insisted re- the topic of Iran. He called on the del- Israel. She also worked at the U.N. on the gether. egates to trust the United States at the Human Rights Commission speaking Two years ago, Gerrol said, her family, warded Iran with an easing of sanctions for coming to the table and did nothing negotiating table with Iran because Pres- out for Israel, against anti-Semitism and including her 99-year-old grandmother, ident Barack Obama’s administration is for people who don’t have a voice. That had their first Passover Seder in 40 years. to stop Iran’s nuclear program. It did not call for shutting down or as committed to keeping Iran from be- took care of Israel and tikkun olam. “Birthright doesn’t just change lives,” coming a nuclear power as Israel is. For family, she encouraged her she said. “It changes families and reig- dismantling the centrifuges that enrich younger brother, then a student at Penn, nites communities. Every day is a gift.” uranium. It did not provide for on site to take a Birthright Israel trip. He did, The purpose of programs like the one inspections to verify Iran’s claims that The Future of Judaism and when he returned, he joined the Sto- that evening, she explained, is to ensure their nuclear program is peaceful. And Another predominant theme of the rahtellers acting troup. a future for children like her own, “who it did not halt construction on Iran’s GA was the future of Judaism, domi- To fulfill the part about the Jewish wouldn’t have been Jewish without your heavy water nuclear reactor, which Ne- nated by concerns about the American community, Gerrol felt she needed to go gift.” tanyahu insisted, can only be used for Jewish community raised by the re- back to shul, despite her fear. “So I called JCL Board Chair Karen Abrams was making bombs and has no non-military cently released Pew Research Center up the Federation because they were not so moved, that when she was called on purpose. Survey, which JTA reported as providing listed as a particular denomination” and at the end of the program, she said there The agreement might delay Iran’s “a comprehensive picture of Jewish life asked about services. The Federation of- was nothing she could add. “We all want progress for a few weeks or months, Ne- in America, a set of sometimes troubling fered happy hours, not services. daughters-in-law like Rachel,” she said. tanyahu said, but would not stop it. statistics and plenty to talk about.” She pressed on – how about organiz- Everyone present had the opportu- This deal threatens the survival of the In one breakout session, Rabbi Lord ing a learners’ service for unaffiliated nity to make their gifts to the 2014 Fed- Jewish state, he said. In addition, it also Dr. Jonathan Sacks, the former chief young Jews at a different congregation eration Campaign. Over $150,000 was threatens the rest of the world. Iran’s rabbi of Britain, said the Pew report each month? They though she was naïve, raised during the evening. current rockets can reach all of Israel, presents an aggregate look at the Jewish and very few people would come, but yet it continues to develop longer range community which doesn’t tell the whole they listened. This was something the rockets, including ICBM’s, which the story and thus paints a more negative Israeli leader claimed, are designed to picture than more in-depth analysis reach North America and could be nu- shows. clear tipped. see GA page 10

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502 585 3251 www.welenken.com Susan Callen and Denise Schiller 10 Community  November 22, 2013  19 KISLEV 5774 In the typhoon-ravaged Philippines, Israel brings its experience in disaster relief by Marcy Oster in Bogo City on Cebu Island, one of the raeli team that first morning named him displaced, Merin says the wounded are areas hardest hit by last week’s Typhoon Israel in gratitude to the volunteers. not wandering the streets like he saw ovember 17, 2013 (JTA) – Ob- Haiyan. Established adjacent to the local hos- in Haiti following the 2010 earthquake. viously wanting to get back to By 5 a.m. Sunday, Merin says at least pital in Bogo City, the Israeli field hos- He also was part of the Israeli team that work as the medical manager of 50 people had lined up in front of the pital is the only one located in a region traveled to Japan in the aftermath of its N the field hospital set up by the field hospital to receive treatment. of about 250,000 residents, Merin says. 2011 tsunami; the Japanese infrastruc- Israel Defense Forces in the Philippines, “If we stayed here two months or even Representatives of other countries have ture was better able to withstand a di- Lt.-Col. Dr. Ofer Merin speaks hurriedly two years we would have patient work,” visited to view its operation. saster, Merin said. about the three days his team has been he said during a phone call with the me- The 125-member Israeli team has At about 4 a.m. Sunday, a man who seeing patients in the typhoon-ravaged dia from the Philippines early Sunday been seeing about 300 patients a day had been stabbed in the chest was nation. morning. who were either injured in the typhoon brought to the Bogo City field hospital He tells of at least 12 babies the hos- The field hospital began operating on or unable to care for chronic conditions by friends. Doctors put in a chest drain, pital has delivered – most of them pre- Friday morning, about seven hours after such as heart disease or diabetes due to which Merin says was beyond the capa- mature – and the stabbing victim who the team arrived on the island. The par- lack of running water or electricity. Oth- bilities of the local hospital. may have died if not for the IDF hospital ents of the first baby delivered by the Is- ers with untreated diseases, including “I am not sure what would have hap- those with advanced cancer, also have pened if we had not been around,” he said. made their way to the facility. Mobilizing and operating the field Some 22 members of the team are hospital has cost Israel millions of dol- medical doctors, 15 are nurses and the lars, Merin says, as well as lost man- rest are technicians, lab workers and power. The medicines and much of the members of the Homefront Command equipment brought in will remain when who are coordinating logistics. The del- they leave in about two weeks, he adds. egation brought 100 tons of equipment Merin, who is volunteering, believes and supplies. the IDF is able to mobilize so quickly in Merin says the local officials and resi- the wake of natural disasters because it dents, as well as the medical staff of the operates as an army unit, sending an ad- local hospital, “greeted us warmly.” vance team that allows the unit to deploy “We are working hand in hand with quickly upon arrival. the Filipino people,” he said. One of the logistics officers left with Merin, a cardiac surgeon and deputy the team for the Philippines two days af- director of Shaare Tzedek Hospital in Je- ter his wedding, despite being on leave rusalem, says the Israelis also have per- from the army for the occasion. formed surgeries in the local hospital in Israelis, Merin says, are “ready to drop concert with local doctors “to give them everything and come and assist any- some of our knowledge.” where in the world that we need to be.” Despite the death toll of more than His team in the Philippines, he adds, 3,000, which is expected to climb thou- is “really treating [the patients] with all sands higher, and the nearly 2 million their heart.” AJ honors “Ageless Wisdom” of elders In 2011, Adath Jeshurun Synagogue’s Once again this year on Sunday, Oc- Ageless Wisdom Committee, chaired by tober 20, AJ members in the 80 plus age Janet Levitan, wanted to find a way to group came together for an afternoon honor congregants 80 years of age and reception at the synagogue that included older. At the time, Levitan said she knew songs by Cantor David Lipp, refresh- from her parents and grandparents that ments, conversation and lots of kibitz- seniors had rich stories waiting to be ing. told. The committee decided that pro- The Ageless Wisdom Committee was ducing a video documentary would be a delighted to pay tribute to and spend permanent way to honor these very spe- time with so many friends who have cial individuals for enriching our lives contributed so much to the AJ commu- and the synagogue. nity. There will be more Ageless Wisdom Many of the congregants agreed to be events in the future. interviewed for the documentary, which “This generation has provided a foun- highlighted their memories, humor and dation upon which to build and envision the knowledge gained over their life- AJ’s future,” said Ageless Wisdom Com- times. An audience of more than 300 mittee member Lynn Rosenthal. “Our showed up for the video’s premier in tradition teaches that we stand upon April 2012. The reception that followed the shoulders of giants. We truly benefit offered a great opportunity for the con- from their experience and wisdom.” gregation and the community to cele- brate the participants. GA Continued from page 9 The 71 percent out marriage rate re- ported in the survey is the realization of the dream of a melting pot society and opens the door to a broader Jewish iden- tity, not necessarily defined by religious observance. “American Jewry can achieve any- thing it sets itself to do,” Rabbi Sacks said. In another breakout session, a panel of experienced and emerging Federation leaders saw the Pew report as a chal- lenge and presented various programs they use to reach out to and engage younger Jews. In plenary speeches, JFNA CEO Jerry Silverman and Chairman Michael Sie- gal also shared their ideas, advocating directing more communal resources to expand Jewish preschools, day schools and camps, establishing mentoring programs to follow up with Birthright Israel participants and advocating that community leaders develop stronger personal connections with young Jews. There were also several calls for change within Israel to allow civil mar- riages and to allow for pluralism in the Jewish State. November 22, 2013  19 KISLEV 5774  Community 11 Taglit-Birthright Israel offers more trips than ever this year EW YORK – More than 17,000 will begin rolling out in mid-November “Each year, Taglit-Birthright Israel ipant’s Jewish identity. The trip aims to Taglit-Birthright Israel partic- 2013 and will continue through April strives to reach new heights and surpass build an understanding, friendship, and ipants will attend its free, 10- 2014. our own goals and expectations and this lasting bond with the land and people of N day educational tour in Israel With more than 350,000 participants year, we’ve gone way above and beyond Israel and to reinforce the solidarity of this winter season, the largest number during the past 13 years, the program is those expectations,” said Gidi Mark, the Jewish people worldwide. of young Jewish adults, ages 18-26, trav- expected to reach 50 percent of young CEO of Taglit-Birthright Israel. “We Since its inception, Jewish young eling with the winter program since the Jewish adults around the world within remain dedicated to the ideology that adults have taken part in Taglit-Birth- non-profit was founded in 2000. Trips the next five years. bringing the next generation of Diaspora right Israel from 64 countries, all 50 Jews to Israel is a must, not a choice. It U.S. states, and from nearly 1,000 North is crucial for the survival of the Jewish American college campuses. Addition- NCJW’s Mah Jongg Mania is Dec. 15 people as well as for the bond between ally, 65,000 young Israeli soldiers from Israel and the Diaspora.” prestigious units of the IDF and students The National Council of Jewish lunch and social time prior to the games. Mark added that the program itself have joined various groups on their Women, Louisville Section, is upping Tables will be set up according to levels has undergone a variety of changes over tours. the ante on its annual Mah Jongg Ma- of play so it doesn’t matter if participants the years in order to attract and connect Taglit-Birthright Israel has a unique, nia event this year. The two prior Ma- have played for two years or 20. How- young participants to each other and historical and innovative partnership nias have been so successful that the ever, if you want to support NCJW, but to Israel including the establishment between the Government of Israel, thou- committee decided to step it up a notch. don’t quite have that competitive spirit, of niche trips. This past year, 25 niche sands of individual donors and private The new Mania 3 will be played Tour- bring your own table of four players and travel groups were targeted to culinary philanthropists, and Jewish communi- nament-style at the Jewish Community play alongside everyone else. You are lovers, artists, athletes and physicians, ties around the world through Jewish Center on Sunday, December 15, from welcome to enjoy lunch and be a part of among others. Federations of North America, Keren noon-3:30 p.m. in the JCC’s auditorium. this fun-filled afternoon. Considered the largest and most suc- Hayesod and the Jewish Agency of Is- Some friendly competition has been The competition begins with four cessful Zionist project in the Jewish rael. For information about upcoming added so participants will have the games of Mahj and scores tallied to end world, Taglit-Birthright Israel offers opportunities, visit www.BirthrightIs- chance to win cash prizes if they can round one. A short break and then four heritage trips to strengthen each partic- rael.com. rack up the highest number of points more games are played and scores tal- during two rounds of play. lied to end round two. Following both The afternoon will begin with a light rounds of play, prizes will be awarded to TWO MEN AND A TRUCK® the highest scorers. Tournament rules ® will be in accordance with the National “Movers Who Care ” Mah Jongg League rules of play. Home & Business Review Cost for all players attending Mah Jongg Mania 3 is $25. 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Musicians needed to play at 3) December 3: Musicians needed for lunch at St Vincent DePaul 1:30-1, 1026 S. range and Lauren McCombs, who plays the Innocents. Drop off at The Temple. Hosparus Inpatient Unit. Eponine, the lover scorned by Marius, Hosparus Children’s Holiday Party from Jackson Street. A great family and friend 5:30-6:30 at St Matthews Baptist Church 10)option. December 24: 8 volunteers to serve played by Jordan Price. 3) –holidayDecember music 3: Musicianspreferred (alsoneeded December for lunch at St Vincent DePaul 1:30-1, 1026 S. The villainous Thenardiers, played by Hosparus24 and 25th).Children’s Holiday Party from JacksonChaired Street. by Amy A great Benovitz family andand friend Rabbi David Monty Fields and Glenna Godfrey, pro- 5:30-6:30 at St Matthews Baptist Church option. vide much needed comic relief from the Call Amy 425-0373 or Rabbi David 425-1818 to RSVP –holiday4) December music preferred8: Join us (alsofor a DecemberHoliday intense story line. Add the artistic direc- 24 brunchand 25th). at Wellspring’s Concord House for your favorite opportunity! tion, lights, music direction, choreogra- 3337 Breckinridge Lane 1-3; contact Amy Chaired by Amy Benovitz and Rabbi David phy, costume design, and it is apparent for the WISH LIST (8 ladies need gifts). Call Amy 425-0373 or Rabbi David 425-1818 to RSVP that Artistic Director John Leffert has 4) December 8: Join us for a Holiday taken CenterStage to a new level as one brunch at Wellspring’s Concord House for your favorite opportunity! of the leading lights in Louisville’s the- 3337 Breckinridge Lane 1-3; contact Amy atre scene. for the WISH LIST (8 ladies need gifts). What will they do for an encore? 12 Community  November 22, 2013  19 KISLEV 5774 Apply now for summer Israel program and Jewish camp scholarships For children and young adults, over- grant of up to $1,000 if your child has in an approved month-long educational Jewish Foundation of Louisville. Appli- night Jewish summer camp experiences never before attended Jewish overnight opportunity in Israel. cations can be downloaded from www. and Israel trips are among the strongest camp program of 19 days or more. To The Cantor Scholarship was origi- jewishlouisville.org or you may contact positive influences on Jewish identity. At qualify, your child must be registered nally established by Milton Cantor in Stew Bromberg, sbromberg@jewishlou- overnight camp, everyone is Jewish and for a Jewish overnight camp program 1997 in memory of his wife, Ellen. When isville.org or 238-2755 for applications or often camp friendships last a lifetime. that lasts 19 days or more at an approved he passed away in 2002, the fund was re- more information. Living Jewishly is the norm and learn- camp. Approved camps are listed on named in memory of them both. Their Laura K. Cohen Camp Scholarship ing is part of the fun. Shabbat is the www.onehappycamper.org. Children son, Howard, who lives in both Florida The late Laura K. Cohen thought sum- highlight of the week. currently enrolled in a daily immersive and Chicago, receives letters from each mer camp was the best. She so treasured While these experiences are critically Jewish experience like a Jewish Day of the fund recipients when they return her time spent at a Zionist youth camp important, they are also expensive and School are not eligible for this program. home from Israel. as a child that when she passed away, often put a strain on family resources Please visit www.onehappycamper. “The letters mean a lot to me,” he told her friends and family chose to remem- which might prevent children from at- org for more information and to confirm us. “The fund was important to my par- ber her by creating the Laura K. Cohen tending. eligibility. Incentive grants are limited to ents and its value is evident in the re- Camp Scholarship. To enable as many children as possi- available funds so don’t wait! actions I hear from the students. They Applications for the partial-tuition ble to take advantage of these opportuni- For more information, contact Mary describe the impact the trip has had on camp scholarships will be accepted ties, the Jewish Foundation of Louisville Jean Timmel, 238-2739 or mtimmel@ them and how it has changed their lives. from youngsters interested in attend- has a program and several scholarships jewishlouisville.org. It has been wonderful for our family to ing Jewish overnight summer camps available that can help with summer Ellen and Milton Cantor Israel be a part of it.” that observe kosher dietary laws, are 2014 programs. Scholarship Fund His sister, Elece Kovel, agrees. The let- Zionistic in approach (provide an Israeli One Happy Camper Scholarships The Ellen and Milton Cantor Israel ters she received made her realize how element in orientation and/or program- Once again, Louisville Jewish camp- Scholarship Fund provides an annual much the Israel trip means to the Cantor ming), and observe Shabbat. Scholarship recipients. She knows the ers can participate in the One Happy scholarship to a high school junior or Miriam and Dennis Fine Beber Camper program. In conjunction with senior from the greater Louisville area additional funding makes it easier for students to take advantage of the oppor- Camp Memorial Scholarship Foundation for Jewish Camp, your chil- to help defray the cost of an Israel trip Besides her family and friends, one dren may be eligible for an incentive and enable that individual to participate tunity to study in Israel. Written applications must be submit- of Miriam Fine’s favorite things was ted to the Ellen and Milton Cantor Israel summer camp. From being a camper at Scholarship Fund by December 31. Each the JCC’s Ben F. Washer Camp to being candidate must also include the recom- a counselor at Camp Livingston and a mendation of his/her rabbi or an appro- camp in Atlanta, it simply was her thing. priate Jewish communal professional. She thought camp was important for all Scholarship recipients must commit to kids and was adamant that her children participate in voluntary community ac- would go as well. tivities upon their return from Israel. When Miriam passed away in 2004, her husband, Dennis, and their children, Summer Camp Scholarships Molly, Max and Meredith, chose to me- The Laura K. Cohen Camp Schol- morialize her by ensuring others the op- arship, the Miriam and Dennis Fine portunity to enjoy the Jewish camping Beber Camp Memorial Scholarship and experience that had been so much a part the Frankenthal Family Camp Ramah of her life and theirs. And when Dennis Scholarship are need-based grants that passed away in 2011, the fund was re- provide assistance for families to send named to honor his memory as well. their children to summer overnight Since the Fine children had attended camp. The deadline for application for the camp in Wisconsin over the years, these scholarships is December 31. the endowment was created to provide Written applications must be sub- scholarships to Beber Camp. mitted to the Laura K. Cohen Camp Scholarship Fund, the Miriam and Frankenthal Family Camp Ramah Dennis Fine Beber Camp Memorial Scholarship Scholarship Fund or the Frankenthal Citing their family’s desire to make a Family Camp Ramah Scholarship at the Jewish camping experience accessible Jewish Foundation of Louisville. Each for all youngsters in our community, candidate must also include the recom- Kim and Stuart Frankenthal endowed mendation of a Jewish communal pro- the Frankenthal Fund with the Jewish fessional (rabbi, youth group leader, re- Foundation of Louisville. The Fran- ligious school principal, etc.). Applicants kenthals had been Ramah campers and demonstrating financial need will be found it an “eye-opening experience” given preference, but other criteria will for themselves and their children. “Jew- be considered as well. ish camping opportunities have always Receipt of the scholarships is contin- been important to our entire family,” gent upon enrollment/acceptance at an said Kim. eligible Jewish camp. By accepting the The Frankenthal Fund provides need- scholarship, the applicant agrees to par- based scholarships for youngsters from ticipate in appropriate publicity before the Louisville area at Camp Ramah in Wisconsin. “We hope kids in the area and/or after camp in the Community paper. Specific information about each will take advantage of the scholarship scholarship is available below. Addi- and the opportunity to be a part of Camp tional scholarships for Israel trips and Ramah,” says Kim. “If they have a love Jewish summer camp may be available for Judaism and want to have some fun from different sources through the at the same time, there’s nothing like it.”

one or two requests each year to help Camp subsidize Jewish teen summer programs Continued from page 1 in Israel. I am happy to report that we received 10 requests from teens for 2013 through the generosity of our donors who summer programs. Very exciting! have established restricted and directed What is even more exciting is know- endowment funds for this purpose, was ing that with the generosity of our do- able to provide financial subsidies to nors, funders and local foundations, we over 35 Jewish children in Louisville to were able to provide assistance for all 10 attend Jewish overnight camp last year. of these requests. Ten Louisville teens We also received a grant from the Jew- had a sincere interest in experiencing a ish Heritage Fund for Excellence specifi- program in Israel with other teens from cally to enhance the availability of these across North America and from other subsidies for the Louisville Jewish com- countries around the world. Their inter- munity. est and curiosity moved them to research There are many different scholarships and explore these programs. These teens and subsidies available for the different want to learn and experience Israel now Jewish camps, including one designed as they decide how Judaism will be rele- specifically for first-time campers pro- vant to their lives as they become part of vided through the “One Happy Camper” the global Jewish community. program each year. To find more infor- So it may be cold outside, but we are mation and applications for these pro- working on how to spark enthusiasm grams, please go to www.jewishlouis- and light the fires for Jewish generations ville.org. to come. Together we do extraordinary Over the past several years, The Jew- things. ish Federation of Louisville has received November 22, 2013  19 KISLEV 5774  Community 13 Teen Topics

ing and other fun games to keep ev- eryone entertained. Between the sugar rush and the excitement of finding new costumes, the energy in the room was incredible and everyone there had a fan- tastic Sunday afternoon.

Clockwise: Marnina Goldberg, Ashley Waller, Jessie Hymes, Daniella Reuter, Bailey Czerkiewicz, Whitney Hanies, Rachel Bass, Alexa Marvin Alex Geller, Kyle Gordon, David Hemmer, Matt Schul- BBG Progressive Dinner man, Tyler Goldberg and Michael Schwatz; back, Mike by Jessie Hymes Steklof On November 10 in the Falls Creek Drew Corson AZA Neighborhood, 40 members of Louis- by Jonah Goodman ville BBYO came to a Progressive Din- On Sunday November 10, Drew Cor- ner hosted by Jay Levine BBG. son AZA joined Jay Levine for the annual Scrumptious appetizers were served Progressive Dinner, which started at the at Arianna Goldstein’s home. We then Goldstein household where they enjoyed walked over to Daniel Levine’s home to delicious appetizers and strategized for enjoy a dinner of salad, pasta and bread the upcoming basketball tournament. sticks. The night progressed up the street to the We finished the night at Rachel Bass’s Levine household where everyone en- The Jewish Community of Louisville gratefully house with dessert. The night consisted joyed delicious lasagna and garlic bread, acknowledges donations to the following of socialization and eating, with the ex- lastly the night wound down for the girls ercise from walking to each house in be- at the Bass household. tween! Everyone had a lot of fun! Drew Corson AZA then walked to the JCC SECOND CENTURY FUNDS Jay Levine Volunteering Grossman’s house where they made a by Natania Lipp campfire, and practiced their basketball AND OTHER ENDOWMENTS Teen Topics Editor skills. After tiring themselves out, they On October 27, Jay Levine BBG spent took a needed break in which a conver- The Jewish Community of Louisville also an afternoon at Volunteers of America, sation was held about both our fraterni- Ida and Bernhard Behr Holocaust Gratefully acknowledges donations to the following an organization committed to serv- ty’s history and the history of the Jewish Memorial Education Fund ing individuals and families in need fraternities that many of them hope to Memory of DR. PHILIP GREIVER 2014 JEWISH FEDERATION CAMPAIGN throughout Kentucky. join in just a few short years. Joy & Claus Behr In the spirit of late October the chap- At this point, one would have thought Honor of DOUG GORDON ter brought costumes, candy, and other that they would go to sleep, but to the Judith Bensinger Senior Adult Fund Linda & Stuart Goldberg festivities to celebrate Halloween. Chil- neighbors’ delight (my parents) they de- Recovery of WILMA LEVY Frankye & Harold Gordon Honor of the Marriage of the SON OF SHELLEY dren of all ages were invited, along with cided to have another game of basket- Memory of HARRY SHAPIRA TRAGER KUSMAN their parents, to pick out costumes and ball. Then, winding down the event like Carl Bensinger Tzivia Levin Kalmes have a good time with the girls of Jay all events, they had Good and Welfare, Levine. then those who were still awake watched Stanley & Mary Lee Fischer Youth There were candy, snacks, face paint- a movie. Activities Fund CenterStage Memory of LEE HARROW (Father of Sarah Harlan) Memory of DR. PHILIP GREIVER Tzivia Levin Kalmes & Brett Kalmes Arthur “Skip” and Debra Davis Mary Lee & Stan Fischer their minds and hearts and taught them Jewish Community Center Kristallnacht lessons they will never forget. Memory of HARRY SHAPIRA Continued from page 24 Memory of RUBIN SHER Memory of BLEMA BAER Cantor Lipp led the Kaddish and the DuPont Manual Alumni Association, Inc. stallnacht at a German synagogue. “We choir joined him, students and families Mary Lee & Stan Fischer are somber and feel the tragedy of our for Oseh Shalom. Rabbi Laura Metzger Naamani Library – JCC Designated Fund own fate,” said Cohn. “May God be with led the Gomel prayer, traditionally re- Sadye and Maurice Grossman Community Service Camp Fund Memory of BLEMA BAER us as He was with our fathers. Farewell cited by those who have gone through a Honor of the Birthday of SUE CALLEN Memory of DR. PHILIP GREIVER to our future generations.” One month life-threatening situation, and the choir Memory of HARRY SHAPIRA Judie & Erwin Sherman later, the rabbi went to England and died followed with the melancholy “Empty Recovery of ELAINE STERN a year later as a result of the beatings he Chairs at Empty Tables” from Les Miser- Evie & Chuck Topcik had suffered in the camps. ables, which was selected because it ex- Louis Levy Film & Theater Arts Fund Memory of DR. PHILIP GREIVER Cantor Sharon Hordes followed with presses the guilt many of the survivors Stacy Marks Nisenbaum Fund Recovery of HAROLD HERMAN El Malei Rachamim – sung in memory felt. Memory of LORE MARX Recovery of ANNETTE SAGERMAN of those who perished in the Holocaust. Bob Sachs, chair of the JCL’s Jewish Lois and Ivan Marks Isabelle Miller and Holly Zoeller, stu- Community Relations Council, said that Memory of HARRY SHAPIRA dents from St. Francis of Assisi School, from a moral point of view, there is no Wilma & Louis Levy Recovery of WILMA LEVY PJ Library spoke lovingly of their classroom expe- such thing as an innocent bystander. “If Honor of the Birth of the SON OF FAINA & ARIEL riences with the late Holocaust survivor, you are there,” he said, “you are in it. Be Esther & Arnold Levitz Louis Levy KRONENBERG Ernie Marx. Although he spent seven advised: 76 percent of Jews think an- Tzivia Levin Kalmes and Brett Kalmes years of his life in concentration camps, ti-Semitism has increased and may have he urged students to take hate out of seen it happen.” Morris Morguelan Youth Maccabi Games Fund Anne E. Shapira Literacy Initiative Memory of AARON CHASE Endowment Fund (Reach Out and Read) Florence Morguelan Memory of HARRY SHAPIRA JOIN CONGREGATION ADATH JESHURUN FOR 50% OFF! Tzivia Levin Kalmes Stuart Pressma Youth Leadership Roanne & Karl Victor Sara & Howard Wagner From July 1 through December 31, 2013, AJ is offering a one-time Development Fund membership promotion to enable new members to share in the excitement Memory of HARRY SHAPIRA Skolnick-Gumer Community Diane & Bernie Gordon of AJ’s spectacular renovation. Those who join AJ during this period are Enrichment Fund eligible for a 50% dues reduction for their first year of membership. This Sidney Winchell Youth Lounge Fund Memory of FAYE DAVIS Susan Skolnick promotion is available to anyone who is not currently an AJ member and Memory of Dr. PHILIP GREIVER who is not applying for reduced dues. Fran Winchell ADULTS AGES 26 – 29 ARE NOW ELIGIBLE FOR A COMPLIMENTARY MEMBERSHIP AT ADATH JESHURUN!

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To receive a membership packet, please contact AJ Membership Services Coordinator, 3600 Dutchmans Lane • Louisville, KY 40205 • 502.459.0660 • jewishlouisville.org Lizzie Tasch at 502-458-5359 or [email protected]. 14 Community  November 22, 2013  19 KISLEV 5774 Happy Chanukah For Thanksgiving/Chanukah, planning and simplicity lighten the load by Helen Nash time-saver. Hummus can also keep in (For another potato recipe, try the baked 1 bunch fresh dill the refrigerator for awhile, so it can be latkes dish in my latest cookbook, Helen 2 tablespoons barley miso paste (see EW YORK, October 10, 2013 prepared toward the beginning of the Nash’s New Kosher Cuisine.) note following Preparation steps) (JTA) – The phenomenon this week. Another holiday favorite for the holi- Kosher salt year of Chanukah and Thanks- I like to start my holiday gatherings days is Osso Buco (Braised Veal Shanks); Freshly ground black pepper N giving coinciding could mean with soup, and for Chanukah-Thanks- make it ahead of time. Preparation: even larger family gatherings than usual. giving I suggest Barley Soup with Miso. To end the festive meal for this once- It is easy to chop the vegetables in a So here are some tips: Plan the menus It’s a delicious variation on the tradi- in-a-lifetime occurrence, I recommend food processor. Quarter the onions and well ahead of the special celebration, tional mushroom barley that most of us everyone’s favorite – brownies. The fudgy garlic, and pulse in the food processor and pick recipes that are easy to follow know (and love) from childhood. This treats can be cut into any size or shape. until coarse; remove to a bowl. Cut the and make them well in advance. This recipe is vegetarian, it’s a perfect fall They freeze well and can be served with celery and carrots into large pieces. way, cooks can enjoy their company. dish and can be made ahead of time be- sorbet or fruit. Pulse them separately until coarse, and Have a few appetizers available as cause it freezes well. add to the onions and garlic. Wipe the guests arrive and dinner isn’t ready. One What would Thanksgiving be without HUMMUS mushrooms with a damp paper towel of my favorites is hummus, which I like turkey? And Chanukah without latkes? Makes about 10 servings as an hors and cut them in quarters. Pulse until to serve with cucumbers, radishes, bell My roast turkey is surprisingly easy d’oeuvre or dip coarse and set aside. (If you chop every- peppers and toasted pita triangles. My to make. For Chanukah I like to make Makes 6 appetizer servings thing together, the vegetables will be- recipe uses canned chickpeas, which a Grated Potato Pancake, which is ideal My family and friends always love come mushy.) makes it easy to prepare and is a huge when you are expecting many guests. this creamy dish, which can be found Heat the oil in a large saucepan. Saute all over the world. Since hummus refrig- the onions, garlic, celery, and carrots for erates well, I try to keep it on hand as 1 minute. Add the barley and broth and a nutritious snack for my children and bring to a boil over high heat. Lower the grandchildren. The canned chickpeas heat and cook, covered, for 15 minutes. make this version less garlicky than the Add the mushrooms to the soup along norm because the garlic is baked first. with half the dill. Cook for another 15 Ingredients: minutes or until the barley is tender. 8 unpeeled garlic cloves Remove and discard the dill. Stir in the One 15.5-ounce can Goya chickpeas, miso and season to taste with salt and drained pepper. Snip the remaining dill for gar- 3 tablespoons tahini (sesame paste) nish. 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice Note: You can buy barley miso in most 1 teaspoon kosher salt health-food stores. 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin 1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons cold water GRATED POTATO PANCAKE Preparation: Makes 12 servings Wrap the garlic tightly in a piece of This large pancake is fun to serve to foil. Bake in a toaster oven at 350 degrees a large gathering – you just cut it into for 15 minutes, or until soft. Remove and cake-like wedges – and it’s not greasy. let cool until you can handle the cloves. Another plus: You can prepare it ahead Squeeze the pulp from each clove into of time and reheat before serving. a food processor. Add the chickpeas, Ingredients: tahini, lemon juice, salt, and cumin. 4 large Idaho baking potatoes Pulse until smooth, adding water Kosher salt through the feed tube until the mixture Freshly ground black pepper is creamy and has a mayonnaise-like 4 tablespoons vegetable oil consistency. Season to taste. Preparation: Peel and quarter the potatoes. If you Remember the one place for all your piano needs... are not grating them immediately, place them in a bowl of cold water to prevent discoloration. Using the medium grating attachment “SIMPLY GRAND & of a food processor, grate the potatoes coarsely. Place in a dish towel and wring VINTAGE PIANO WORKS” dry to remove the liquid. Transfer to a bowl. Season well with salt and pepper. Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a 12- Piano Sales & Services, New & Used, Best Prices inch nonstick skillet. Add the potatoes, patting them down firmly with a spatula Courteous, Dependable to flatten them and even out the edges. Professional Registered Technicians Cook over medium-high heat for about 8 minutes, until the bottom is golden. Tuning, Repair, Restoration, Moving, Storage Invert the pancake onto a plate and add the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil Lessons, Teacher Referral, Sheet Music Barley Soup with Miso, perfect for autumn, offers a tasty variation on the traditional mushroom barley. to the skillet to heat. Slide the pancake Matt Grossman, Piano Craftsman (From Helen Nash’s New Kosher Cuisine) back into the skillet. Pat it down again with the spatula and cook for another 8 (502) 423-0105 Google Us! BARLEY SOUP WITH MISO minutes, or until the underside is golden. Makes 12 servings Invert onto a platter and cut into the The addition of miso adds a delicate desired number of slices. Asian flavor; the bright green dill, a nice jolt of color. ROAST TURKEY Ingredients: Makes 12 to 14 servings Happy Chanukah! 2 medium onions You do not have to wait for Thanks- 3 garlic cloves giving to serve this dish, as it is easy to 4 celery stalks, peeled make and quite tasty. I often serve it FLORIDA AND KENTUCKY LICENSED 4 medium carrots, peeled when I have many guests to feed. 1 pound white mushrooms Ingredients: 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 14-pound turkey 1/2 cup medium pearl barley 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon JAMES L. FINE (502)899-9997 8 cups vegetable broth juice see Recipes page 15

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1 cup unbleached all-purpose flour, plus Recipes 1 tablespoon for dusting the pan Continued from page 14 5 ounces good-quality imported semi- sweet chocolate, broken into small 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce pieces Freshly ground black pepper Scant 1-3/4 cups sugar 1 cup freshly squeezed orange juice 4 large eggs, room temperature 1 cup dry white wine 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 onions Generous 1 cup walnuts, coarsely 5 sprigs rosemary chopped 5 tablespoons unsalted margarine, Preparation: melted Preheat oven to 350. Line a 9-by-13- Preparation: by-2-inch baking pan with wax paper. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees. Dis- Grease the paper with 1 tablespoon of card any excess fat from the turkey. the margarine and dust it with 1 table- Rinse it inside and out and pat dry with spoon of the flour. Invert and tap the pan paper towels. Season the skin and the to shake out the excess flour. cavity with the lemon juice, soy sauce, Place the remaining margarine and and pepper. the chocolate in the top of a double Combine the orange juice and wine boiler. Cover and set over simmering in a measuring cup with a spout. (This water. Stir from time to time until all is makes pouring easier.) melted. Thinly slice one of the onions and set Remove the top from the double it aside. Cut the other onion in quarters boiler. Using a wooden spoon, gradually and place it in the cavity along with the add the sugar, stirring continuously un- rosemary sprigs. Brush the turkey with til the chocolate is smooth. Stir in 1 egg the margarine and place it on its side in at a time until well mixed. Add the va- a roasting pan. Scatter the sliced onion nilla and flour and blend well. Stir in the around the pan. chopped nuts. Roast the turkey for 30 minutes, bast- Pour the batter into the prepared ing with the orange juice-wine mixture. pan, tilting the pan to spread the bat- Turn the turkey on its other side and ter evenly. Bake on the middle shelf of roast for another 30 minutes, continu- the oven for 20 minutes, or until the top ing to baste. Turn the turkey breast side is slightly firm to the touch and a cake up and, continuing to baste, roast for tester inserted in the center comes out 20 minutes. For the final 20 minutes, moist. place the turkey breast side down. (If Cool on a wire rack. Run a metal the drumsticks begin to get too brown, spatula around the sides of the pan to cover the ends with foil.) loosen the brownies. Invert the pan onto The turkey is ready when the drum- a board and cut into squares. sticks move easily in their sockets and Note: These brownies freeze well. the juices run clear. (The total cook- Place them side by side in an air-tight ing time is about 1 hour, 40 minutes, plastic container, with wax paper be- or about 7 minutes per pound.) A meat tween the layers. thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the breast should read 160. Remove the turkey from the oven and cover it tightly with heavy foil. Let it stand for 30 minutes. (This allows the juices to flow back into the tissues.) Place it on a cutting board. Pour the contents of the roasting pan into a small saucepan. Put the saucepan in the freezer for about 10 minutes, so the grease can quickly rise to the top. (This makes it easier to remove.) To serve: Skim off the fat and reheat the pan juices. Discard the onion and rosemary from the cavity and carve the turkey. Serve with the juices. EASY BROWNIES Makes 7 dozen 1-inch squares These fudgy bite-size brownies can be cut into any size. Ingredients: 16 tablespoons unsalted margarine, at room temperature, plus 1 tablespoon for greasing the pan 16 Community  November 22, 2013  19 KISLEV 5774 November 22, 2013  19 KISLEV 5774  Community 17 Louisville BBYO Hosts KIO Regional Convention by Natania Lipp for each other. Teen Topics Editor Meanwhile, the boys were prepar- ing for a night full of basketball. Since n the weekend of November games could not start until the sun set, 15-17, the Jewish Community practicing was a full-day activity. The Center hosted a regional BBYO boys enjoyed bonding as their teamwork O event. The convention includes improved during practice, and made sit- a basketball tournament for boys, and ting on the sidelines fun for each other sisterhood programming for girls. when they weren’t on the court. At 6 that evening, teens started com- After a long day of scrimmaging the ing in from Columbus, Cincinnati, Indi- boys were definitely hungry for dinner, anapolis and Dayton. All of Friday night and as they crowded into the auditorium was focused on Global Shabbat, a night for food the girls and boys were finally where BBYO teens all over the world able to reunite again. However, imme- celebrate one Shabbat with a theme and diately afterwards the girls had more extra significance to provide unity and programming to do and the boys were appreciation for Judaism throughout ready to get back to the courts and start the order. their games. After an enthusiastic Hav- Both girls and boys have themes dallah, it was time to go their separate for the weekend, this years’ being “Im ways again. Tirtzu, Ein Zoh Hagadah” (If You Will The girls started off the nighttime It, It Is No Dream) for the boys, and “Om- programming with dessert. However, dim B’yachad, Am Echad, Bayit Echad,” they had to earn it first. The regional Indy Brae Sheath AZA Celebrating their victory in the basketball tournament (We Stand Together, One Nation, One board places piles of candy, ice cream, Home) for the girls. apples, and other treats on a table, then the middle of their tournament, with much fun they had had throughout the To honor this special occasion the split the girls into five groups. Their first Columbus, Louisville, and Indianapolis weekend. teens had dinner and then had a spe- task was to make charoset. The regional in the lead and ready to battle for the The brotherhood of all of the guys cial service by candlelight. They were board lined up in front of the table, taste champion title the next day. grew stronger, and overall they felt suc- encouraged to put their cell phones in testing each concoction and rating it ac- Sunday went by quickly; as the con- cessful. Teens were sad to leave after boxes to get the full experience, and the cording to taste and presentation. Other vention ended at twelve. The girls were having such an amazing weekend, but majority obliged. A service with great tasks included blindfolding one girl given free time to spend the last of their they look forward to seeing each other at discussion followed with electives led from each group and having her make time together, but the boys still had mul- their regional convention in December. by the regional board, which were also an ice cream sandwich, and building tiple games to play. First, Cincinnati Shomer Shabbos. Activities included candy sculptures. lost to Indianapolis. Then, Louisville ghost stories, massage circles, song sing- The last main activity of the evening creamed Columbus. ing, and discussions about life. was separates, a program planned sep- The championship had finally nar- Saturday began with services as well, arately by girls and boys regional board rowed down to Louisville and India- separating girls and boys to focus on their at every convention. Sometimes the napolis, and everyone was anxious to individual Global Shabbat themes. The programs were serious enough to make see the results. The Louisville boys had girls had an “Around the World” service everyone cry and share their biggest se- been the favorite having won six years in with trivia about Jewish culture in differ- crets, but this time the board wanted it a row before losing in the finals last year, ent countries, because from the furthest to be fun and encompass their theme However, Indianapolis had taken a huge corners of the world the Jewish teens are for the weekend: “Girl on Fire” by Alicia step up and were physically much bigger still all united, one nation, one home. Keys. than the Kentucky boys. The rest of the convention for the girls The girls stayed in their groups to The game was a close call for the whole was focused on sisterhood, so they did have discussions about what the symbol- time, but in the end Louisville could not fun bonding programming throughout ism of fire means to them, and then re- conquer the giant Indiana team and lost the day. After services they were able to gional board members each shared her by 5 points. The boys from Louisville Drew Corson AZA warming up relax with an hour of yoga. Then, they own personal connection to the word, were sad to have lost but happy with how were split into groups representing coun- including passion, determination, and tries in order to continue the theme of journeys. New Louisville Based the morning and competed in perform- However, the program didn’t end ing skits and dances as their country. there. Girls were led outside and given After lunch, the energy was still high Chinese lanterns to light and send off and they were ready for some Krav Maga into the sky. This cute idea turned out B'nai Tzedek lessons. The girls learned how to punch to be more of a hazard than expected; and kick, and were also given valuable although that girls had tested it to make Teen Philanthropy Program advice for future self-defense. Everyone sure it worked earlier that day, the wind was sad to see the session end, until a had picked up a lot since then. On their new project was put before them. second try lighting the lantern, it only A bi-monthly leadership program designed to This time, the girls were split into made it to the top of one of the trees and their chapters, and instructed to make luckily burned out before causing dam- help teens understand philanthropy and canvas art for the chapter to their right, age. The experience caused everyone to using sharpie to write one word to de- panic for a minute, but it will definitely how it impacts their lives and the lives of others. scribe them and then melting crayons remain a memorable night for everyone onto the masterpiece with blow dryers. there. The creativity of each member truly The night finished with karaoke, and PARTICIPANTS WILL: showed throughout the program, along free time for the girls as the boys played Meet leaders of local Jewish organizations. with the obvious love the chapters have their real games. They left that night in Discover important work being done locally, nationally, and internationally. Review grant proposals from non-profit organizations. Make collective decisions about allocating funds to programs and organizations.

Each participant will contribute $300 of their Bar/Bat Mitzvah money which will become a part of a group fund.

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Brunch on Saturday, November 16. ment financing plans, grants and other Newsmakers NCJW members were recognized for funding for the company’s success in their “tremendous efforts to support and obtaining funds. Louisville Public Media recently an- on the board of the Kentucky Science facilitate Camp Gilda and their invalu- Freedom Metals, a recycler of metals, nounced the new members of its Board and Technology Corporation, the Arts able support of countless other projects plastic, and cardboard, has installed a of Directors, including Gail R. Becker. and Cultural Economic Council, and the throughout the year.” new computer system to streamline its Becker is executive director emeritus of Main Street Association. In its October 25 edition, Business accounting and business operations and the Kentucky Science Center, where she Ruth W. Brinkley, chief executive of- First published its 2013 “Fast 50 List” partnered with other out-of-town scrap served from 1991 to 2008. She is a mem- ficer of KentuckyOne Health, was rec- of the 50 fastest-growing businesses in processors to handle their flow of scrap ber of Leadership Louisville, the Rotary ognized as one of “130 Women Hospital the area. Included on the list were 21c into the area. Bruce E. Blue is the CEO Club of Louisville and is on the board of and Health System Leaders to Know” by Museum Hotels at no. 1 – an amazing of Freedom Metals, and Spencer L. Blue directors of the Louisville Committee Becker’s Hospital Review. The annual 550 percent growth in revenue over the is its president and chief operating offi- on Foreign Relations. She also served list recognizes women who demonstrate past three years; Freedom Metals at no. cer. outstanding leadership within the hospi- 11 (123-199 percent growth) and Candy- CandyRific designs, manufactures tal and healthcare industry. Rific at no. 49 (29-39 percent growth). and distributes novelty candies and re- Ayala Golding and Sandra B. Ham- 21c Museum Hotel has grown from lated items, and in the past year has se- mond have merged their legal practices, its original Louisville location to include cured a licensing agreement with The joining the law firm of Tilford Dobbins locations in Cincinnati, IN, and Benton- Walt Disney Co. to use Disney characters Alexander, PLLC, effective November 1. ville, AR, with plans to open hotels in in toy products that contain candy. Pres- Herman Meyer & Son is proud to Durham, NC, and Lexington next year. ident Rob Auerbach says the “coolest tra- announce its participation in “Have The The owners credit 21c president Craig dition” in the workplace is “free M&Ms Talk Of A Lifetime,” a national effort to Greenberg’s ability to research laws re- – anytime.” encourage families to have conversations garding historic tax credits, tax-incre- about life and what matters most. These discussions can help families make im- portant decisions about how they wish Suzy Post honored for lifetime to remember and honor the lives of their loved ones. Herman Meyer & Son is pleased to of- commitment to social justice fer a free brochure, “Have The Talk Of A by Matt Goldberg, Director Lifetime,” that will help you begin a con- Jewish Community Relations Council from Lieutenant Governor Jerry Abram- versation about life. son and Mayor Greg Fischer and a letter The National Council of Jewish from Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Women, Louisville Section, received n October 17, Suzy Post was Ginsburg. the 2013 Volunteer Group of the Year Toasted and Roasted at a sold- Post’s lifetime work includes activism Award from the Gilda’s Club Louisville out dinner at the Louisville to desegregate schools, housing discrim- staff at their Volunteer Appreciation O Central Community Centers ination opposition and work for afford- (LCCC). Congress- able housing and on women’s rights. Her man John Yar- leadership is widely known locally; and muth was the hon- she also served in a number of national, orary chairman state and local leadership positions for of the event, and the ACLU. planning com- The Courier-Journal gave a rare full- mittee included page story devoted to her titled: “Suzy Shelly Zegart. Post honored as ‘conscience for the city’: The evening Gadfly still reaching out as she turns 80.” included a num- The daughter of parents who were ber of toasts and leaders for Jewish issues, she is well roasts, including known in the Louisville Jewish com- congratulations Suzy Post munity for her commitment to social justice. The October 17 celebration pro- vided an opportunity for the entire Lou- isville community to honor her. The best part of the evening was when Suzy told attendees that she is not done yet. Chavurat Shalom

Chavurat Shalom meets at The Temple, 5101 U.S. Highway 42. It is a community-wide program. All syna- gogue members and Jewish residents welcome.

November 28 No meeting, Happy Thanksgiving and Chanukah

December 5 Chanukah celebration, latkes and fun

December 12 “Remembering Pearl Harbor” (bring your stories and memories)

December 19 and 26 No meeting, winter break

A healthy and nutritious lunch is avail- able at noon for a cost of $5, followed by the program at 1 p.m. Kosher meals and transportation available for $5 upon re- quest in advance. Call Cindy at 423-1818 for lunch reservations or information. Funding for Chavurat Shalom is provided by the Jewish Community of Louisville, National Council of Jewish Women, a Jewish Heritage Fund for Ex- cellence Grant, The Temple’s Men of Re- form Judaism and Women of Reform Ju- daism and many other generous donors. Please support our advertisers! November 22, 2013  19 KISLEV 5774  Community 19

shaped modern Jewish thought and life. Sunday, December 1 Registration is required. The entire family is invited to Cha- around town nukah on Ice, an evening of free ice skat- Thursdays through spring ing, authentic Israeli sufganiot (dough- Saturday, November 23 for text study of “The Angry God – Early The Temple Farm Market sells fresh nuts), sizzling latkes, hot chocolate, and On Saturday, Nov. 23, St. Jude Chil- Jewish Conceptions of God.” produce every Thursday in The Temple lots of fun. The family Chanukah cele- dren’s Research Hospital is hosting the In the Bible, God has many roles and parking lot. Winter hours are 1-5 p.m. bration, sponsored by Chabad of Ken- St. Jude Give thanks. Walk in 75 commu- personalities. God is a judge, lawgiver, tucky, will be at the Alpine Ice Arena, nities nationwide, including Louisville, liberator, Creator, father, king, and shep- Saturdays year ‘round 1825 Gardiner Ln., on December 1 at 7 to support children fighting cancer and herd. God’s attributes may seem contra- Meet in The Temple’s Fishman Library p.m. For more information, please call other deadly diseases with pioneering dictory. God is said to be “merciful and from 9-10 a.m. before the morning ser- Rabbi Chaim Litvin at 442-2208. research and exceptional care. The lo- gracious” (Ex. 34:6), but also angry and vice to read and discuss the Torah por- see around town page 20 cal walk will take place at The Louis- jealous. Unlike the concept of a perfect, tion of the week with Rabbi David over ville Zoo from 7:30-11 a.m. Registration all knowing, all-powerful God, the God good coffee, bagels, and other treats. Do you neEd is free, but participants are forming of the Bible is conflicted, has personality teams and raising money online at giv- and is depicted in human terms. God ex- Wednesday, November 27 ethankswalk.org to earn incentives. periences anger, patience, jealousy and On November 27, Chabad will spon- Basic Food Stuffs? love and is even described using physical sor a Community Chanukah Kickoff kosheR Thursdays through January 23 imagery. The class will discover through Celebration at Fourth Street Live in Rabbi Dr. Joshua Golding leads a early Biblical and Midrashic texts. downtown Louisville, starting with free study session at Congregation Anshei ice skating and/or bowling at 4 p.m., The Food Share Store Sfard, Thursdays at 7 p.m. in the shul Mondays, through May followed by the Menorah lighting cere- a ministry of Yad Moshe of Kentucky, inc library for 10 weeks (excluding Thanks- Bring your Hebrew to life with Rabbi mony at 5:30 p.m. Refreshments, drei- giving Day, November 28). The topic – Joe Rapport’s Intermediate Hebrew dels, Chanukah gelt (chocolates), holiday Free delivery available* Or you pick up “The Way of the Name: How to Energize Class on Mondays at 8 p.m. at The songs and more. All are invited. your Spiritual Life in Four (not so) Easy Temple. This is a comprehension-based NEW! Steps.” Knowledge of Hebrew is helpful, course on Hebrew reading and gram- Saturday, November 30 Chicken but not required. RSVP to 451-3122, ext. matical structures that will guide learn- In the Kaballah, it is written that ” ” Beef 0, or email [email protected]. ers to know what they say when they Saturday night can energize the entire Bread pray and understand the words of Torah week with blessing and power. Chabad Shabbox Mondays through May as they were written in their own day. of Kentucky is sponsoring a new pro- All your Shabbos needs Cheese Mysteries of the Alef-Bet: Kabbalat Ha- If you can read the prayers by rote or gram, “Saturday Night Live,” to channel Candles Torah meets at The Temple with Rabbi sound out words however carefully, this this energy and bring the light of Shab- in one box! Gaylia R. Rooks in Room 172 at 7 course is for you. Call 423-1818 to join. bat and of Chanukah alive through song *calL Judy for details at & more p.m. on Mondays through May. Kab- and story. For more information call 502.233.8235 balat HaTorah is a Jewish, mystical and Wednesdays, through May Rabbi Shlomo Litvin at 767-0392. Hebrew learning experience. The curric- Meet in The Temple’s Fishman Library ulum offers insights into Bible, prayer, for Temple Scholars with Rabbi David Midrash, Jewish philosophy, and spir- on Wednesdays, 9:30-10:35 a.m. Explore ituality. This class offers something for new ways in which our 3,000-year-old all levels. All will have the opportunity tradition can engage with modern Jew- to delve into the sacred Hebrew letters ish life and develop new ideas and think- and language. Students progress at their ing which are relevant, pluralistic and own pace. Optional dinner at 6 p.m.; res- inspiring. Temple scholars examine and ervation required – call 423-1818. grapple with big questions that emerge from ancient texts and teachings, con- Mondays, through May fronting and rethinking these teach- Join Rabbi David Monday nights at 7 ings, exploring the ways in which our p.m. in the Temple’s Fishman Library. tradition have enabled, empowered, and

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world of East European Jewry. All are converted and Jewish parents who want invited to come pray, sing and celebrate. to be able to help their children as they around town may become more aware of our “other- Saturday, December 7 ness” at this time of year. Everyone is in- Continued from page 19 Come join the fun on Wednesday, Dec. 4. At Shabbat morning services on De- vited to attend on Tuesday, December 10, All levels of knitters – or even if you just cember 7, Adath Jeshurun will honor 6:30-8 p.m. in The Temple Library at no Monday, December 2 want to learn how to knit – are welcome Robin Silverman for 25 years of distin- charge. Free babysitting, a complimen- On December 2 at 4 p.m., Rabbi to attend. All knitted items go to the guished service as synagogue adminis- tary dinner and an informative program Chaim Litvin will present an educa- Jefferson County Public School Clothes trator. Silverman serves as Rabbi Robert and discussion offering helpful insights tional program, “the Festival of Lights,” Closet. Slosberg’s assistant and oversees the AJ on navigating through this season. Res- for people of all backgrounds and knowl- office, cemetery operations, life-cycle ervations are required and should be edge levels.The community is invited to Monday, December 2 events, communications, publicity, and made by Friday, December 6, by calling recreate the entire process of making oil December’s AJ at the Glenview fea- more. She is also the staff liaison with The Temple office at 423-1818. as the Maccabees did. Each participant tures “Music, Maccabees and Meno- AJ committees and the Board of Trust- will select and pit raw olives. Then they rahs,” with Cantor Lipp leading a lively ees. All are welcome to join the AJ Board Saturday, December 14 will fashion cotton wicks, press, and re- evening of Chanukah music, followed by of Trustees in honoring Robin’s service. Parents and students in kindergar- fine the olives. Finally, they will light the a delicious doughnut reception. Bring A kiddush luncheon will follow the 9:30 ten-seventh grade are invited to attend Chanukiah (menorah) with the olive oil your own menorah. The Glenview Large a.m. worship services. Short & Sweet Jr. Congregation at Adath and wicks they made. Party Room, 5100 US Highway 42 at Jeshurun. The next service is December For reservations, please call Rabbi 7:30 p.m.; the program is free and all are Sunday, December 8 14 at 10:30 a.m. Contact Deborah Slos- Chaim Litvin at 442-2208. welcome. For more information, contact The Women of Temple Shalom and berg at 458-5359 or dslosberg@adath- Bonnie Shaikun, 458-5359 or bshai- Temple Shalom Men’s Club second joint jeshurun.com for more information. Monday, December 2 [email protected]. Game Day will be Sunday, December 8, The community is invited to attend a at 2 p.m. at Temple Shalom. Saturday, December 14 Chanukah Dinner at Congregation An- Tuesday, December 3 WOTS is hosting a Mah Jongg day, Keneseth Israel invites the children shei Sfard on Monday, December 2 at 6 Join Keneseth Israel for everything and the Men’s Club is hosting a Texas and families of the community to attend p.m. Cost is $8 for adults, $5 for children you love about Shabbat – faith, friends, Hold-’em style poker afternoon. Both its monthly KI Katan Shabbat service ages 3-12, and free for children younger and food – in a fraction of the time. are open to all. The cost for Mah Jongg especially for children from toddlers than 3 years. Call 451-3122, ext. 0, by No- Come for a 25-minute musical Mincha/ players is $5, and there is a $10 buy-in through kindergarten. It is a very partic- vember 30 to make your reservations. Ma’ariv service and stay for a holiday for poker. The costs include soft drinks ipatory service led by the KI clergy and Chanukah candles and gift-wrap are celebration including games, music, and and snacks. RSVP to Temple Shalom, filled with prayers, songs, stories, and a available for purchase. tikkun olam on Tuesday, December 3, at 458-4739, by Friday, December 6, and in- Shabbat snack. Parents are encouraged 5:45 p.m. There is no charge, but dona- dicate whether you will be playing Mah to join in the fun and learning. Cantor Wednesday, December 4 tions to the sponsoring funds – The Yael Jongg or poker. Hordes will lead the next KI Katan on During this one-hour morning class Melzer Fund and the Rabbi’s Discretion- December 14 at 10:45 a.m. at Keneseth led by Rabbi Michael Wolk, participants ary Fund – are recommended. Reserva- Sunday, December 8 Israel. No reservations are needed. study the weekly Torah portion through tions required by Tuesday, November 26, In remembrance of all children who the prisms of both ancient and mod- through the KI office at 459-2780. have died, Gilda’s Club and Hosparus in- Saturday, December 14 ern commentary while enjoying a cup vite you to create luminaries on Sunday, Adath Jeshurun hosts Shabbat Schol- (or cups?!) of coffee. All are welcome to Wednesday, December 4 December 8, from 4-6:30 p.m. and light ars, an enlightening discussion follow- join in this study. Jews and Brews meets A parade of cars will assemble at 6 a candle with them around 7 p.m. at the ing the AJ kiddush lunch on Decem- weekly on Wednesdays at 11 a.m. at the p.m. on December 4 at The Temple park- First Unitarian Church, 809 S. Fourth St., ber 14. Melanie Hughes will speak on JCC Coffee Shop. You need not attend ing lot and head to the Summit, where for National Children’s Memorial Day. the Sudbury School of Kentuckiana, each week to participate. Mayor Greg Fisher will light the giant Luminaries will be created in celebration a school for students in grades K - 12 Chanukah Menorah. of the light each child continues to be, where children are trusted and empow- Wednesday, December 4 Sing along with the children and the and the candle-lighting ceremony will ered to learn to their heart’s content, so The Knit & Qvell Circle at Anshei Mayor as we light the menorah and re- coincide with candle lightings around they are prepared for the unexpected Sfard meets the first Wednesday of member this first symbol of religious the world. You are also welcome to challenges they will experience in this each month at 1 p.m. in the shul library. freedom. Refreshments will be served. bring photographs and small mementos. world. Call Rabbi Chaim Litvin at 442-2208 for If you are unable to attend and would more details. like a particular child’s name read aloud Sunday, December 15 and a luminary created in his or her An encore presentation of October’s Wednesdays, Dec. 4, 11, and 18 honor, call Gilda’s Club Louisville at 583- 92nd Street Y broadcast features Mal- The Torah of Tikkun Olam meets in 0075 or e-mail missy@gildasclublou- colm Gladwell on the topic, “When Un- The Temple’s Fishman Library each isville.org. For more information, visit derdogs Break the Rules.” Adath Jeshu- Wednesday, 10:50-11:55 a.m., with Rabbi compassionatefriends.org. run; reception at 6:30 p.m., with DVD Joe Rooks Rapport. Topics encompass showing of the October 1 broadcast be- the Jewish Roots of Social Justice, from Mondays, Dec. 9-mid-March ginning at 7 p.m. the Bible to the Talmud, through the The Temple offers the community mystical tradition of Lurianic Kabbalah a Basic Judaism class on Mondays Monday, December 23 and up to the Modern Age. Participants from 8-9 p.m. A new trimester on “Jewish After recently reading Seabiscuit by trace the Jewish values that command Holidays” begins on December 9 with Laura Hillenbrand, the JCC Book Club us to become builders of a better world: Rabbi Gaylia R. Rooks. This class is for will view Seabiscuit, the movie, on Dec. peace, justice, care for the earth, be- interfaith couples and parents, people 23 in the JCC Board Room. All are in- friending the hungry and the homeless. considering conversion, or those who vited. Contact Evie Topcik (evtop@aol. Each session stands alone and no reg- just want to expand their knowledge of com or 895-7122) or Slava Nelson (snel- istration is required. No classes on De- Judaism. Please call The Temple at 423- [email protected] or 238-2760) cember 25 or January 1. 1818 to RSVP before joining the class. for more information.

Thursday, December 5 Monday, December 9 Tuesday, December 24 The Louisville Cardinals will be Adath Jeshurun presents Live from The Temple invites you to a free Chi- playing the Cincinnati Bearcats at 7:30 New York’s 92nd Street Y, with Harvard nese dinner and a showing of The World p.m. on December 5, and the game will professor Howard Gardner discussing is Funny on December 24. Dinner will be broadcast live on AJ’s gigantic big- “the App Generation.” Reception at 7:45 begin at 6 p.m. and the movie will follow screen TV. Pizza, snacks, beer and re- p.m., broadcast at 8:15 p.m. All broad- at 7. The World is Funny follows Zafi, a freshments provided. This event is open casts are free and open to the commu- charming young housekeeper and as- to the community and free of charge, nity. For more information, contact piring writer in Tiberias, who seems to but a count is needed. Please RSVP by Adult Education Coordinator Deborah be the only thing connecting three es- Sunday, December 1, to Men’s Club Pres- Slosberg at 458-5359 or dslosberg@ tranged siblings. Prompted by her writ- ident Craig Friedman at craig.j.fried- adathjeshurun.com. ing teacher, Zafi begins to dig up the [email protected] or call 640-4228. family secrets. Call 423-1818 by Decem- Tuesdays, December 10 and 17 ber 16 to RSVP. Friday, December 6 Bring your friends and enjoy free “Shabbat On Broadway,” a special movies and more, at 3 p.m. at Adath Wednesday, December 25 Shabbat service, in addition to The Jeshurun, 2401 Woodbourne Ave. On The Keneseth Israel Men’s Club Temple’s regular service, will be held on December 10, the show is Big Hand for presents their annual Chili Bingo Night Friday, December 6 at 7 p.m. The com- the Little Lady, with a cast that includes on Wednesday, December 25. Dinner munity is welcome to join Rabbi Gaylia Henry Fonda, Jason Robards, Joanne (including a vegetarian chili) begins at Rooks and Rabbi Joe Rapport, along Woodward and Burgess Meredith. On 5:15 p.m., and bingo will follow the 5:45 with Steven Stuhlbarg on guitar, in The December 17, enjoy 100 Years of Music p.m. minyan. $15 for Men’s Club mem- Temple’s Klein Center for this Alef Ser- and Laughter with Victor Borge, narrated bers, $20 for non-members, $5 for chil- vice of Holiness and Renewal. Everyone by Rita Rudner. dren 6-12, and free for children 5 and will participate in the service themes younger. You also can come for dinner through the music and lyrics of Broad- Tuesday, December 10 and not play bingo for $10. Credit cards way. Many Broadway musicals were A “December Dilemma” program will are accepted. Reservations are required written by Jews and often reflect their be presented by The Temple Outreach by Wednesday, December 18; call 459- experiences, as well as those of other Committee and Rabbi Gaylia R. Rooks 2780 or email mensclub@kenesethisrael. immigrants. Their stories take on a new for interfaith couples and parents, peo- com. meaning when juxtaposed with the lost ple considering conversion or who have November 22, 2013  19 KISLEV 5774  Community 21

neral arrangements. Donations in his memory may be lifecycle made to Keneseth Israel Congregation, Signature Healthcare of Cherokee Park Births Barnes Hospital in St. Louis, MO, served (Four Courts), J. Graham Brown Cancer two years in the U.S. Army at the rank of Center – Radiation Oncology, The Gra Anika Bergman Captain, and completed his last years of Synagogue, 556 Passaic Avenue, Clifton, Dr. Kevin Bergman and Sarah Green- training in Louisville at the old General NJ 07014, or donor’s favorite charity. berg would like to announce the birth Hospital. of their daughter, Anika, on August 11, Phil had a distinguished practice in Rubin Sher 2013. She was welcomed with lots of love Internal Medicine in Louisville for 38 Rubin Sher, 96, by her parents and grandparents Mona years and was a brilliant diagnostician. of New Albany, and Jay Brodsky, Richard and Rebecca He developed a keen interest in Geri- died Wednesday, Bergman, and Lois Greenberg. atrics and became board qualified in October 23, at Geriatrics as a sub-specialty. After vis- Hillcrest Village Elias Isadore Katz iting and researching Geriatric centers Health Care Cen- Nina Helen Puterbaugh around the country, he helped develop tre. He was a na- Laura Melon and Larry Wasser are the Col. Harland Sanders Geriatric Wing tive of Louisville, thrilled to announce the birth of two at Jewish Hospital and co-founded the born February, grandchildren. Elias Isadore Katz was Kentucky Geriatric Association, serving 11, 1917 to the late born on August 28 to Magdalena Bar- as its president. He was also the medical Leah and David Sher. He attended Jul- r-DiChiara and Zachary Katz of Brook- director of Four Courts Senior Center liard School, graduated from University lyn, New York. Nina Helen Puterbaugh for several years. of Louisville School of Music, received a was born on October 6 to Emily & Rex He was a member of numerous orga- Master of Music from Butler University, Puterbaugh of Portland, Oregon. Par- nizations including Louisville Society and was a U.S. Army veteran of WWII. ents, grandparents, and babies are all of Internists (past president), Jefferson Rubin was a member of the Louisville doing well. County Medical Society, Kentucky Med- Orchestra for over 30 years. His first ical Association, Phi Delta Epsilon Med- jobs were as staff violinist at both WAVE Bat Mitzvah ical Fraternity (past president) and for and WHAS radio. He began teaching over 25 years, served as president of the at Southern Junior High School and Nicole Sidney I. Kornhauser Foundation, cre- later taught at Manual High School and Samantha ated by Phi Delta Epsilon Graduate Club, Highland Junior High. At both schools, Goldberg which gave monetary awards to worthy he developed award-winning groups. In Nicole Saman- medical students for academic excel- 1963, he started the string program in tha Goldberg, lence. He was a member of the Ameri- New Albany that grew from eight stu- daughter of Scott can Medical Association, the American dents to more than 700. He also founded and Laura Gold- College of Physicians of which he was the Louisville Youth Orchestra, the berg, sister of Tyler a fellow, served on the board of Jewish Floyd County Youth Symphony and was and Aaron, will be Hospital and was president of the med- the conductor of the J.C.C. Orchestra for called to the Torah ical staff. He was also a gratis volunteer many years. as a bat mitzvah faculty member of UofL Medical School, Throughout the years, Rubin received on Saturday, December 7, at 6:30 p.m. at teaching students in the clinic. numerous honors and awards for his The Temple. Nicole is the granddaughter Dr. Greiver was a member of Keneseth work in the community and with chil- of Murrel and Maxine Goldberg of Lou- Israel Congregation, serving on its board, dren, the most notable being awards isville, KY, Miles and Helene Beermann a member of Congregation Anshei Sfard from Bellarmine University and the of Highland Park, IL, and Leonard and and the Louisville VAAD, serving as its Jewish Community Center. Recently, Sandy Goldstein of Deerfield, IL. president. He was also president of the he received the Lifetime Achievement Nicole is a fun-loving seventh grader at former Louisville Jewish Day School Award from the Southern Indiana Arts North Oldham Middle School, where she for several years. He was a kind, caring, Council, and was inducted into the Man- is very proud of her academic achieve- devoted physician, husband, father, and ual High School Hall of Fame in 2010 ments and being asked to join Beta Club. grandfather. Medicine was his life and and the New Albany High School Hall of Outside of school, her interests include his patients always came first. Fame in 2012. softball, Girl Scouts, camping, her pets, Phil adored his two sons, Mike and In his youth, Rubin loved to play ten- photography, and music. Nicole attends Jon, and doted on his 10 grandchildren, nis, and in his later years, he enjoyed Camp Livingston every summer and trying to keep up with their involved watching basketball, football and loved completely embraces the outdoor expe- lives. He and Roz enjoyed traveling and to travel. His greatest achievement was rience. spent half the year in Tucson, AZ for touching, inspiring, and bringing joy to Nicole is participating in the JFCS the last 12 years, where they had many the thousands of students he influenced Pledge 13 program by involving herself friends and interests. He was an avid throughout the years. He took pleasure in charities and events including Locks UofL fan and had season tickets for de- in hearing from his former “kids.” He of Love, Brain Injury Alliance of KY, cades. Mike and Jon grew up going to genuinely loved his life, enjoyed people, Goshen’s Fall Festival and the Hunger those games, even on school nights. loved a good story, and always had a Walk benefitting Dare to Care Food He is survived by his loving wife of ready smile. Bank. Additionally, she joins her family 52 years, Roz; his sons, Michael (Lori) He was a member of Temple Shalom, every year in passing out free bike hel- of Ramat Beit Shemesh, Israel and Jon- both Indiana and Kentucky Retired mets at the Mayor’s Hike, Bike & Paddle. athan (Jamie) of Atlanta, GA; and 10 Teachers Associations, a lifetime mem- Nicole and her family invite the com- grandchildren. In addition, he is sur- ber of Louisville Federation of Musi- munity to join them in celebrating this vived by his sister and brother-in-law, cians and Hobart Beach VFW Post, and special moment in their lives. Florence and Hanley Cohn of St. Louis, a Kentucky Colonel. MO, brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Dr. He is survived by his loving wife of Marriage Stephen and Sandi Hornstein of Atlanta, 32 years, Nancy Sher; his children, Mi- GA; five nieces and many wonderful, chael (Paula) of Long Island, NY, Martin Tasman-Smith kind, caring, loving and supportive cous- (Kerry) of New Albany, IN, and Sam of Sheila and David Tasman are happy ins, who helped in every way possible. Los Angeles, CA; and his grandsons, Da- to announce the marriage of their son, Herman Meyer & Son took care of fu- see Lifecycle page 22 Michael Tasman, to Jen Smith on No- vember 9. Michael is the grandson of Martha Frockt. Jen is the daughter of Vicki and Newland Smith. The couple resides in Louisville. Obituaries S. Phillip Greiver S. Phillip Greiver, M.D., FACP, passed away on Wednesday, October 23. Dr. Greiver was born in 1930 in Louis- ville to Sonia and Joseph Greiver. He graduated from Male High School, University of Louisville (undergraduate), and University of Louisville Medical School in 1955. He did his training at Maimonides Hospital in Brooklyn, NY, 22 Community  November 22, 2013  19 KISLEV 5774

Council. cially the support of children, the sup- lifecycle She was a loving and spiritual person. port of Jewish organizations, and the Forever optimistic, Elva stressed hard well-being of dogs. She was a member of Continued from page 21 work, family, and asking God for daily The Temple, Temple Shalom, and Con- vid (Yukiko) and Benjamin (Denise). advice. gregation Adath Jeshurun. She was a Burial was at New Albany National She was preceded in death by her for- former board member of The Child Con- Cemetery with military honors. Herman mer, late husband, Herbert W. Cook; her nection, former board of trustees mem- Meyer & Son took care of the arrange- son, Herbert L. Cook; her two brothers, ber of The Temple and board member of ments. William Krieger and Joseph Krieger, Jewish Family and Career Services. Expressions of sympathy may be and her four sisters, Frances Hough, Survivors include her brothers, Jerry Bi- made to the Scholarship Fund in Mem- Elsie May Sutton, Velsie Fay Hatton and zer (Maxine Bizer) and Wayne Bizer (Sue ory of Rubin Sher, c/o Herman Meyer & Gladys Pearl Blankenbaker. Yudofsky Bizer); her nieces, Emori Bizer Hal LaVine Son, 1338 Ellison Avenue, Louisville, KY Survivors include her three daughters, and Meredith Bizer; her nephews, George Captain Hal LaVine died recently at 40204. Carol A. Leibson, Patricia S. Bailey, and Bizer (Ana Sobel) and Andy Bizer (Jes- age 95, shortly after moving to Louis- Paula F. Julian; her daughter-in-law, sica Bizer); two great-nieces and a ville from Las Vegas. A navigator dur- Anatoly Abramovich Jane F. Cook; nine grandchildren, 10 great-nephew; her aunt, Ellen Bizer; her ing WW II, he was thirteenth among Anatoly Abramovich, 72, died Mon- great-grandchildren, and many other special cousins, Lynn DeMarco (Gino 1,500 bombers that crossed the English day, October 28, at Baptist Health. He extended family and friends. DeMarco), Martha Elam, many more Channel in support of the invasion of was a native of Russia and a commercial The family would like to thank cousins and family members, as well as Normandy, completing three separate pilot. Heartland Nursing Home and Hosparus her friends, especially the Adventure Sis- sorties on June 6-7, 1944, out of a total He is survived by his wife, Zina Kras- of Louisville for the loving care she ters and her pet companion, Yankee. of 30 missions during the first half of nik; a son, Alexander Krasnik; a brother, received. The family would like to thank her the year. He left a journal in addition to Leonid Abramovich of New York, NY; Burial was at Resthaven Memorial special friend, Brenda Bush; her nurses, a six-page handwritten description of and two grandchildren. Park, 4400 Bardstown Rd. Memorial Brenda Weaver, Teresa Cottner, Cheryl those harrowing days for his children Burial was in The Temple Cemetery. contributions may be made to United Hughes, Marian Conder and Lee Lattis; and grandchildren to read. Highly dec- Herman Meyer & Son took care of fu- Crescent Hill Ministries, 150 State her neighbor, Bobbie Walker; and the orated with two Distinguished Flying neral arrangements. Street, Louisville, KY 40206. Please visit staff of Hosparus of Louisville for the Crosses among his treasures, he was ac- Expressions of sympathy may be archlheadycralle.com to leave a condo- loving care she received. companied to his final resting place in made to The Temple. lence note for the family. Burial was in The Temple Cemetery. Mt. Ararat Cemetery, Farmingdale, NY, Herman Meyer & Son took care of ar- by a Marine Honor Guard. Elva Doris Cook Bonnie Lyn rangements. One of four sons, two daughters and Elva Doris Cook, Bizer Memorial gifts in the form of contri- a half-brother of East European immi- 101, of Louisville, Bonnie Lyn Bi- butions may be made to the Bonnie Bi- grants, he was born in Syracuse, NY on passed away on All zer, 66, of Louis- zer Emergency Fund at Jewish Family May 21, 1918. He later moved to Brook- Saints Day, Friday, ville, died peace- & Career Services, 2821 Klempner Way, lyn where he met his wife, Ida Budin, November 1. fully on Saturday, Louisville, KY 40205, the Arrow Fund and volunteered for military service in Elva was born November 2, with of Prospect (preventing animal cruelty), 1943, teaching himself trigonometry so in New Albany, IN her family and P.O. Box 1127, Prospect, KY 40059, or the he could attend navigator training. Upon on November 26, Yankee by her Janet & Sonny Meyer Food Pantry Fund completing his flying service, he acted 1911. Elva retired side. She was an at the Jewish Family & Career Services. as an instructor for others interested in at age 65 after a educator with the Lore Marx learning that skill. full career as a Jefferson County Lore Marx passed away on Monday, He was a successful retailer of auto secretary at The Kentucky Dental Asso- Public Schools for 31 years, and retired November 4, in Louisville. She was born parts and accessories until the late ciation. She then started a second career from JCPS as an assistant Director of in Mannheim, Germany, on March 6, 1970’s, enjoying his retirement, at first in as a receptionist at United Crescent Hill Pupil Personnel. Bonnie was a loving 1920, to Emil and Racha Katz, and im- Florida, and for the last 15 years in Ne- Ministries, finally retiring at the age of sister, devoted aunt and fabulous story- migrated to New York City in 1937, where vada, punctuated by sight-seeing around 93. She moved from Sacred Heart Vil- teller. She had a terrific sense of humor, she met her beloved husband Manfred, the world, teaching bridge on cruise lage to Christopher East (now Heart- loved making people laugh and enjoyed whom she lost in 1977. lines, golfing, bowling, playing craps land) nursing home in 2004. the life she lived to the fullest. Bonnie Lore retired from the New York State and never missing his 5 p.m. drink (or Elva was a member of Evangel World had very strong ethics, morals, and val- Department of Housing, where she was two). A lifelong fan of horseracing (he Prayer Center, MacDowell Music Club ues. known for her ability to balance any held a trainer’s license for trotters) he Chorus, United Crescent Hill Ministries, In her retirement, she enjoyed travel- checkbook. She will also be remembered celebrated his 95th birthday at Chur- and Virginia Asher’s Business Women’s ing and supporting many causes, espe- for the speed with which she could knit a chill Downs, presenting the trophy in baby sweater, often before the newborn the third race, referred to as “The Hal left the hospital. But above all, Lore LaVine 95th Birthday Classic.” After was a devoted wife, mother, and grand- moving to Louisville over Labor Day mother whose passion was her family weekend he attended several September and whose core value was “being there” race dates. for others when needed. Hal’s other great passion was his fam- She is survived by her daughters, Car- ily. Besides his wife Ida, he was prede- ole Zipkowitz (Harold) of Delray Beach, ceased by his parents, a son, Mark Paul, HermanPlease Meyer stop & by Son FL and Ruth Greenberg (Ron) of Louis- all of his siblings, second wife Anne ville; her son, Peter Marx (Bevy) of New Fleishman, and longtime companion York City; as well as seven grandchildren, Frieda Blecker. Surviving and keeping David Zipkowitz (Judy), Eric Zipkowitz, alive his memory and his contribution 1338 Ellison Avenue Karen Bass (Eric), Jennifer Tuvlin (Jeff), to history are daughter Ellen Goldwin Craig Greenberg (Rachel), Michele Zip- (Dr. Richard) and son Dr. Alan LaVine to request a FREE copy of the per (Adam), and Scott Marx (Allison); (Dr. Michal), four grandchildren, Larry and 17 great-grandchildren. (Beth) and Jon (Mary Ellen Flynn) Gold- “Talk Of a Lifetime” brochure... The family is especially grateful to the win, Lenore Taplitzky (Yossi) and Mark staff at Signature Healthcare at Chero- LaVine, and great grandchildren Rachel kee Park for the wonderful, skilled care and Dora Goldwin, Sam Flynn and Os- Lore received as her health worsened. car Flynn Goldwin and, most recently, ...Sonny, Janet, Eileen & John are here to Burial was in Cedar Park Cemetery in infant Noam Taplitzy. New Jersey. Herman Meyer & Son took Those who wish may make a donation help you begin a conversation about life care of local arrangements. in his memory to the JFCS Food Pantry. Memorials gifts may be made to Sig- Arrangements for the funeral were with your loved ones. We encourage people nature Healthcare at Cherokee Park or handled by Herman Meyer & Son in donor’s favorite charity. Louisville and Gutterman’s on Long to “Have The Talk” with their loved one & Barbara Kleinman Williamson Island, NY. Shiva was observed at the Barbara Kleinman Williamson, 59, home of Drs. Alan and Michal LaVine in we are here to serve & support you. passed away November 6. After bat- New York City. tling with her disease for 10 years, she is now fully at peace. Barbi was a devoted In Memoriam mother, sister, aunt, and friend to many. In Remembrance of She is preceded in death by her par- Rose Rita ents, Reuben and Esther Kleinman. Wurmser She is survived by her loving son, A loving wife, Benjamin Williamson, and her siblings, mother, daughter, Alan and Sally Kleinman, Cathy and sister, cousin, aunt Gary Peak, and Richard and Robbie and friend Kleinman, as well as her nieces, neph- Herman Meyer & Son ews, and great- nieces and nephews. Herman Meyer & Son handled the fu- 1338 Ellison Avenue neral arrangements. Louisville, Kentucky 40204 Memorial gifts may be made to Regis Woods Care & Rehab, 4604 Lowe Road, 502-458-9569 Louisville, KY 40220. November 22, 2013  19 KISLEV 5774  Community 23

the Rabbi. He shared some of that newly D’var Torah found knowledge and explanations with Over the next few weeks, Chabad of his girlfriend Sherri, who also found it Kentucky will be sponsoring Chanukah interesting and appealing. parties, on November 27 at 4th Street by Rabbi Chaim Litvin At this point, Rabbi Greenberg told Live from 4-5:30 p.m.; on December 1 at the assembled that he and his three sib- Alpine Ice Arena at 7 p.m.; on December rom November 1-3, I represented lings are all Chabad shluchim and work 3 at Joseph Beth Bookstore in Lexing- Louisville at the International on various college campuses around the ton at 7 p.m. and on December 4 at the Annual Convention of Chabad country. Together, on the Friday night Paddock Shops (formerly the Summit) F Lubavitch Emissaries held in prior to the convention, they each ar- at 6 p.m. I encourage you to attend one Brooklyn, NY. There were over 4,000 ranged Shabbos prayers and dinner and of these programs or some other Cha- Chabad Rabbis present from more than collectively hosted 392 college students. nukah celebration. 80 countries and most every state across Then he shared what I found one of In my own life, I stepped out of my America. the greatest highlights of the entire comfort zone and ran a half marathon All in all, the convention was three weekend. That he, his brothers and sis- to raise money for Friendship Circle - an days packed with workshops, seminars ters were only Chabad because his par- organization that helps children with and inspiration from communities large ents, Stanley and Sherri, were encour- special needs. When I finished the mar- and small around the world. For me, aged to do a single mitzvah 35 years ago. athon, I received a medal. But greater the highlight was the grand banquet at- All of those students, 392 students, than any medal, was the knowledge that tended by an additional 900 lay-leaders, on a single day were encouraged to do a I added a new mitzvah into the world bringing the total number in attendance mitzvah, as an outcome of that one Cha- and I now see how even a single mitzvah to over 5200 people. (In fact, it is the bad shliach going back over and over to helps to make a real difference in the largest kosher sit down dinner anywhere just encourage Stanley to put on tefillin world. in the world). one time. If each person reading this article Rabbi Chaim Litvin The lay leader address was given by A whole life, a whole family, hundreds would add some mitzvah into their lives, former Senator Joseph Lieberman who of students on a single Friday night and the whole world would be brighter. Con- p.m., December 13 at 5:05 p.m. and De- shared his many personal encounters hundreds of other people multiplied by sider lighting a Chanukah menorah or a cember 20 at 5:07 p.m. with the Rebbe over his tenure in poli- thousands of other days and nights – Shabbos candle or consider some other Editor’s note: Rabbi Chaim Litvin, a tics. The keynote address was given by all because one Rabbi asked one man mitzvah of your choosing. (Chabad of local emissary of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Dov Greenberg, who is the Chabad named Stanley to do one mitzvah and Kentucky will provide a gift of a Cha- has volunteered to provide Torah com- Rabbi at Stanford University. I would put on Tefillin. One little mitzvah can re- nukah menorah or a Shabbos Candle mentaries for Community. like to share a story he told because the ally change the world lighting kit to anyone who would not lesson is so relevant and encouraging. A recent Pew survey had some dis- otherwise be able to light candles.) Rabbi Greenberg told a story of a fel- couraging information on the “decline The main inspiration I received at the Shalom Tower Waiting low named Stanley who was asked to of Judaism.” I believe that if we each do convention was the real life story of a sin- put on tefillin (phylacteries) by a Cha- one additional mitzvah outside of any- gle mitzvah really changing the world. It List Now Has 9-12 bad Rabbi, but refused. A week later, the thing we do on a regular basis we can made me think differently about doing Month Wait for Vacancy same Rabbi asked again if he would re- change those statistics dramatically. even the smallest of good deeds. I hope consider putting on tefillin and again he There are chances to do mitzvahs all it did the same for you. refused. the time, attend a service, help a friend, Shabbat Shalom Stanley explained to the Chabad put a smile on someone’s face. Let’s step Shabbat candles should be lit on Fri- Rabbi that his own father had been re- out of our comfort zone and impact the days, November 22 at 5:08 p.m., Novem- ligious as a boy growing up in Russia world around us. ber 29 at 5:05 p.m., December 6 at 5:04 but gave it up when he immigrated to America. In fact, Stanley said, my father threw his tefillin overboard on the boat For further information, please call to America and watched his connection Diane Reece or Sue Claypoole at 454-7795. to traditional Judaism sink along with his tefillin. “Our family is no longer in- terested in mitzvahs,” he said. Yet the rabbi was persistent and fi- nally, Stanley acquiesced and put on the 3650 Dutchmans Ln., Louisville, KY 40205 tefillin. Some time later, when asked to put on tefillin again, Stanley asked why (502) 454-7795 and began to study about tefillin with

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ristallnacht or the Night of Bro- ken Glass took place on the night of November 9, 1938. Nazi Storm K Troopers and German citizens launched a massive, government-co- Cantor David Lipp ordinated attack on Jews throughout Germany. Mobs burned synagogues, destroyed businesses, ransacked Jewish homes, and brutalized the Jewish peo- ple. From that day forth, Jews had no rights in the Third Reich, and those who did not escape became victims of the Nazi Holocaust. Every five years, the Louisville Jew- ish community gathers together for a solemn ceremony in early November to Rabbinic Intern Monica Meyer mark this horrific event in our history and to pay tribute to both the victims and the survivors of the Holocaust. Be- fore Mike Meyer, a member of Congre- The Ballard High School Concert Choir gation Adath Jeshurun, who together lives to help the family, and after his virtue of a tip his father received, warn- with his wife, Ilsa, z”l, survived the Ho- father’s release 10 days later, the family ing that the Nazis were coming. The locaust, died, he told Cantor David Lipp was told to leave Germany. However, no family was saved and Streit was born the that he wanted to ensure that the com- country wanted them. They finally set- following year. munity would never to forget the trag- tled in Bolivia in 1939 and the American On November 9, 1938, Carl Bensing- edy of Kristallnacht, and Cantor Lipp Jewish Joint Distribution Committee er’s family lived in Donaueschingen, agreed to ensure there was a communi- sent money there to keep Jewish families Germany. Nazi soldiers entered their ty-wide observance every five years. This alive until 1945. home and broke everything that was year’s program, “Kristallnacht: Pogrom In 1966, when Bensinger and his glass. His father was jailed in Dachau, Hans Bensinger as Prelude,” which marked the 75th anni- father returned to Baden for a visit, they where conditions were intolerable. Jew- versary of that horrific night, took place met one of the men with whom his father ish men were made to sign notes saying at Adath Jeshurun on Sunday, November had served in the army. The man acted they were being well treated. Most would 10, and Cantor Lipp chaired the event. as if the Holocaust had never occurred. not leave alive. “This marked,” he said, “a The evening was extraordinary. With “At least now,” said Bensinger, Jews violent end to the feeling that Jews were lights dimmed in the very full sanctu- have a place to escape to in Israel. valued German citizens.” ary, the program began with Ballard Other speakers followed with their Several years ago, Monica Meyer, High School’s impressive Concert Choir own personal stories of life before, dur- granddaughter of Ilse and Mike Meyer, singing Elaine Broad’s haunting song ing and after the Holocaust. Fred Gross, accompanied her grandmother on a trip “We Remember Them.” Hearing a cho- whose parents left Germany and took back to her home in Germany. Photos rus of young people sing “So long as we refuge in Belgium, smiled as he an- of Ilse’s home flashed on the screen as Carl Bensinger live, they too shall live, for they are part nounced that one of his five grandchil- Monica reported the Nazis ransacked of us; we remember them,” set the mood dren just celebrated her bat mitzvah on everything on Kristallnacht. Thereaf- for what was to follow. November 9 this year. “It was,” he said, ter, Jewish children were not allowed Hans Bensinger, who was a child liv- “a day for celebration.” to go to school; they were fingerprinted ing in Baden, Germany, in the 1930s, Rachel Klein read a letter about her and forced to wear yellow stars on their told about his experiences during that great-grandfather about his exile from arms. Torah scrolls were burned. time. In 1933, the Nazis brought a form Germany before Kristallnacht and how In 1938, when Ann Dorzback and of anti-Semitism to the country that es- her grandfather, Elias Klein, and his her sister, Charlotte, finished training calated when the Nuremberg Laws were family were harassed by Germans and classes and returned home to Ulm, Ger- passed in 1935 forbidding Jews to work Poles in the no-man’s land that con- many, they learned the frightening truth or go to school. They were considered so stituted their border. Elias Klein was about living conditions there. A stranger Ann Dorzback inferior they could not live in an Aryan fortunate enough to be sent away on a told her family how to avoid being cap- state. After Kristallnacht, the Jews that Kindertransport. His parents did not tured on Kristallnacht and the family remained had no future and no hope. survive the Holocaust. was able to escape. They left Germany Although Bensinger’s father, one of 15 Rabbi Josh Golding introduced a se- on May 7, 1939. siblings, fought with Germany during ries of Kristallnacht memoirs by survi- Rabbi Stanley Miles read excerpts the First World War, he was arrested the vors, their children and grandchildren. from the final sermon given by Rabbi day after Kristallnecht and sent to Da- Dan Streit told about his family’s har- Julius Cohn on the Passover post-Kri- chau. Christian neighbors risked their rowing escape from Germany in 1938 by see Kristallnacht page 13

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