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Communit■ ■ y Friday Vol. 40, No. 10 20 tammuz 5773 june 28, 2013 JCL Update by Stu Silberman President and CEO Jewish Community of Louisville

The June JCL Board of Directors meeting was the first for Tom Wissinger, the JCC’s new Sr. Director of Member- ship and Wellness. What better way for him to be introduced to the board then to hear several di- rectors comment on the profession- alism and knowl- edge of members of our wellness team, by name. On the erev of my three-year an- At the Republic Bank Golf Challenge on June 24, Chip Sobel, Austin Altman, Billy Altman and Fred Garon took first place in golf and Alison Roemer and Lia Laber finished first in tennis. For more photos and the full story, see back page. niversary at the JCL, I reflected for a moment on Striving for excellence one of the greatest Stu Silberman Gordon to Chair 2014 Campaign accomplishments by Shiela Steinman Wallace, Editor of our agency during that time – the by Shiela Steinman Wallace, Editor and has consistently supported the Cam- building of a world-class staff with the paign. He feels great passion for both Your Jewish Community Center know-how and passion to help us fulfill hile the 2014 Federation An- and wants to be sure other members of strives toward excellence, and that our mission. Our caring, dedicated team nual Campaign won’t offi- the community really understand what means listening to your comments and members don’t just run an agency, they cially get underway until the funds raised by the Campaign do in our responding to your needs. In pursuit make it feel like a family. The camarade- W fall, the first steps to ensure community. of that goal, the agency participates in rie is evident when problems arise and a successful fundraising effort are be- “I remember great Campaign stories the national Jewish Community Centers are quickly addressed in a manner that ing taken now. Jewish Community of from my grandfather,” Gordon recalled, Association (JCCA) Benchmarking Pro- places the needs of the members and do- Louisville Board Chair and Immediate “about how he and his peers got together gram. nors first. Past Campaign Chair Karen Abrams and raised money. Those who partici- The Benchmarking program surveys The culture change is evident as and Jewish Feder- pated believed in why they were giving members, users and staff, compiles the well, when new initiatives, such as our ation of Louisville money and stepped up and did it. results, and provides each participating one-entry, one-exit security policy are Vice President and “We need to get that feeling back on JCC with a statistical assessment of how embraced, rather than challenged. Chief Develop- the table for this year’s Campaign,” he it is doing compared to its own perfor- When, while discussing serious matters ment Officer Stew continued. “I’m going to challenge my mance in preceding years and to other such as the JCL’s financial-wellbeing in Bromberg an- peers – especially those I consider among JCCs of similar size that are also partici- our monthly operations reviews, we can nounced that Doug the lost tribes – to open their minds to see excellence page 13 see JCL Update page 12 Gordon will chair our community’s needs today and to let the 2014 Federa- go of any long-held residual feelings that tion Campaign. are long overdue for burial.” JCL announces allocations for fiscal 2014 A third genera- He challenged people to look at the tion Louisvillian, work the agencies are doing today, to by Shiela Steinman Wallace, Editor Community. The Campaign also pro- Doug Gordon Gordon said, “my recognize what our community is today vides support to Chavurat Shalom, the family has always and to join the effort to move it forward. When the Jewish Community of Lou- Vaad Hakashruth and National Council been involved” in the Jewish community “We all need to feel good about do- isville’s Planning and Allocations Com- of Jewish Women. see Gordon page 1 mittee began to craft its recommenda- tions for the allocation of funds for fiscal Ensuring Fiscal Integrity 2014, $2 million had been raised during The JCL has historically allocated index the 2013 Annual Campaign, and that money based on the amounts donors JCRC update...... 2 was the number the committee used as pledged to the Annual Campaign. Once Abrams elected Board chair...... 4 a starting point for its work. the allocations to the agencies have been Uniquely Jewish: A Day at the Range.. 5 Additional pledges are continuing approved by the Board, they have been

POSTAGE Supplies for Belarus...... 5

KENTUCKY to come in, Campaign Chair Karen paid to the agencies as approved. Each LOUISVILLE PERIODICALS Melton Adult Mini-School is back...... 5 Abrams reported, and if sufficient ad- year, some money raised by the Annual KI Studies feasibility of Day School..... 5 ditional funds are raised that have the Campaign has been designated to cover Bob Sachs to chair JCRC...... 6 potential to enhance community pro- pledges that are uncollected. Meet Shlicha Dikla Alegra Levi...... 7 grams, the committee will reconvene to “For the Campaign years 2012 and Wissinger Joins JCC Staff...... 7 make recommendations on allocating 2011,” JCL Vice President and CFO Ed JCL Annual Meeting...... 8 the additional funds. Hickerson explained, “the amount the Summertime is planning time...... 13 JCL paid to the agencies to fulfill the Hodes host thank you event...... 13 Where Funds Go allocations approved by our Board ex- Koby goes on March of the Living..... 14 Funds raised by the Campaign sup- ceeded the cash we actually collected.” Chavurat Shalom...... 15 port a wide variety of services and pro- The JCL covered the difference through Uniquely Jewish: Advocacy...... 16 grams in Louisville, North America, Is- cuts to its own budget. Teen Topics; Hill interns for JFCS...... 17 rael and around the world. “To ensure that this type of situation JFCS Calendar...... 22 Locally, funds go to Jewish Family & won’t recur,” Hickerson continued, “the JFCS Annual Meeting...... 23 Career Services, Louisville Beit Sefer JCL Board of Directors instructed the Employment Jump Start workshop... 23 Yachad, the Temple Hebrew School, the Planning and Allocations Committee to Newsmakers...... 24 High School of Jewish Studies, and the hold back 10 percent of the pledges re- Around Town...... 25 Jewish Community of Louisville for its ceived for the 2013 Campaign.” That left Lifecycle...... 26 many programs including the Jewish $1.8 million for the committee to allo- D’var Torah/Classifieds...... 27 Community Center, Hillel, the Jew- cate to Louisville’s constituent agencies. Republic Bank Golf Challenge...... 28 ish Community Relations Council and see Allocations page 10 2 Community  June 28, 2013  20 TAMMUZ 5773

Israel’s neighbors in turmoil, but rael is not one that advocates for a boy- Communit y JCRC Update boycotts of Israel endure cott. Community is published monthly by Israel’s neighborhood keeps getting the Jewish Community of Louisville, Inc., 3630 more and more interesting. Syria, on Is- Immigration Bill to be voted on Dutchmans Lane, Louisville, KY by Matt Goldberg, Director rael’s Northeast border, is embroiled in Our JCRC has sent a letter to our sen- 40205-3216. Jewish Community Relations a bloody civil war, with almost 100,000 ators, asking them to support the cur- USPS #020-068 at Louisville, KY. Council dead and no end in sight. In light of re- rent immigration bill before Congress. The Jewish Community of Louisville is ports that the Syrian regime has used This bill is a humane one that provides a nonprofit organization. $26 of your pledge chemical weapons, the United States is for both a pathway to citizenship for the is for a subscription for Community. Supplemental Nutrition now preparing to send weapons to the millions of undocumented immigrants For more information, call Assistance Program (SNAP or rebels, while Russia continues to send in this country, and a comprehensive (502) 459-0660, fax (502) 238-2724, Food Stamps) to be cut advanced weaponry to the Syrian re- plan to secure our borders. To see a copy e-mail [email protected] or check out As we have previously reported, this gime. of these letters or for talking points in the website www.jewishlouisville.org. past year, our Louisville Jewish com- Turkey recently came under fire for writing your own letters, please check POSTMASTER – Send address changes to munity participated in the Food Stamp brutally suppressing street protests out this JCRC column at www.jew- Community, 3630 Dutchmans Lane, Louisville, Challenge in order to raise awareness around the country leaving several peo- ishlouisville.org. KY 40205-3216. about the food stamp program. Many ple dead and many more wounded. In of the 47 million people in this pro- Egypt, the economy is on the verge of Letter to the Boy Scouts Community Deadlines gram rely primarily on the money that complete collapse, and massive protests On June 13, the JCRC sent the follow- Deadlines for the next two issues of they receive through SNAP to provide are scheduled for June 30. The Egyptian ing letter to the Boy Scouts. Community for copy and ads are: July 19 sufficient food for themselves and their army appears to be encouraging the pro- Mr. Barry G. Oxley II for publication on July 26 and August 16 families. Unfortunately, this program Scout Executive for publication on August 23. Items for the tests and the regime might not survive. Russian column must be in the day before the appears headed for significant cuts. And yet, there are those who believe Boy Scouts of America general deadline. The SNAP program’s funding comes that Israel is the source of all problems Dear Mr. Oxley: from the larger farm bill that is cur- in the region. The Jewish Community Relations Community publishes Newsmakers­ and Around Town items at no charge. Items must be rently being debated in Congress. The Recently both Alicia Keys and The Pet Council of Louisville commends the submitted in writing. Please include your name House of Representatives, in a surprise Shop Boys came under heavy pressure Boy Scouts of America for the difficult and a daytime telephone number where you move, defeated a bill that would have to cancel their concerts in Israel because decision of reversing its policy banning can be contacted in the event that questions drained $2.4 billion annually from this of Israel’s alleged human rights abuses openly gay boys despite passionate op- arise. Community reserves the right to edit all program. Some Congressmen voted and “apartheid” policies directed at the position and ultimatums of resignations submissions to conform to style and length against the bill because of these cuts, Palestinians. Thankfully both resisted and disbanding. requirements. but many voted against it because the (The Pet Shop Boys went so far as to cat- Our community has a proud history cuts did not go far enough. egorically deny that Israel was guilty of supporting the BSA and its mission. Advertising Information They are unlikely to pass the Senate’s these accusations). Troop 30, which is chartered by and To advertise, please contact version of the bill, which limits the cuts There are practically no calls for art- meets at The Temple on Brownsboro Aaron Leibson, (502) 418-5845 or e-mail to SNAP to $400 million annually (still ists and academics to boycott countries Road, is one of the nation’s oldest and [email protected]. an unfair cut). The current spending lev- like China, Russia, or any other country most distinguished troops. It is a source The appearance of advertising in Community els are likely to be extended until Sep- in the Middle East…countries whose of community pride and would not be does not represent a kashruth endorsement. tember 30, when they will again try and human rights records are far worse than a success without the legions of scouts get a farm bill with cuts to SNAP passed. anything Israel is accused of, much less and volunteer leaders who have inspired Editorial Policy It is more important than ever, right guilty of. generations of Louisville boys to do Community accepts letters to the editor now, to be an advocate for this program. Consider contacting artists and ac- great things in our community. for publication. All letters must be of interest to Talk to your friends and neighbors ademics with plans on appearing in The Jewish Community Relations the Jewish community or in response to about it. Write letters to the editor. Con- Israel. Alicia Keys received thousands Council of Louisville is disappointed, an item published in the paper. They must be tact your elected representatives (even of notes of support from pro-Israel sup- though, that openly gay leaders are still no longer than 300 words in length and signed. President Obama). porters buttressing her decision to per- not welcome. This policy of prohibiting Name, address and daytime phone number must be included for verification purposes only. form in Israel. It is important that the openly gay leaders deprives gay scouts of only voice they hear on appearing in Is- strong and respected role models – in- Community reserves the right to refuse to hibiting their development and recog- publish any letter, to edit for brevity while nition as leaders and peers in the com- preserving the meaning, and to limit the number of letters published in any edition. munity. We believe the Boy Scouts of America should end all discrimination Mail your comments to: Community, based on sexual orientation. Letters to the Editor, 3600 Dutchmans Lane, Louisville, KY 40205. The Jewish Community Relations Banking in your hands Council of Louisville looks forward to the Boy Scouts of America revisiting this issue in the future to send a clear message of inclusion within the Boy Editorial Staff Scouts of America organization. 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Immigration Bill to be voted on Our JCRC has sent a letter to our sen- ators, asking them to support the cur- rent immigration bill before Congress. This bill is a humane one that provides for both a pathway to citizenship for the millions of undocumented immigrants in this country, and a comprehensive plan to secure our borders. To see a copy of these letters or for talking points in writing your own letters, please check out this JCRC column at www.jew- ishlouisville.org.

Letter to the Boy Scouts On June 13, the JCRC sent the follow- ing letter to the Boy Scouts. Mr. Barry G. Oxley II Scout Executive Boy Scouts of America Dear Mr. Oxley: The Jewish Community Relations Council of Louisville commends the Boy Scouts of America for the difficult decision of reversing its policy banning openly gay boys despite passionate op- position and ultimatums of resignations and disbanding. Our community has a proud history supporting the BSA and its mission. Troop 30, which is chartered by and meets at The Temple on Brownsboro Road, is one of the nation’s oldest and most distinguished troops. It is a source of community pride and would not be a success without the legions of scouts and volunteer leaders who have inspired generations of Louisville boys to do great things in our community. The Jewish Community Relations Council of Louisville is disappointed, though, that openly gay leaders are still not welcome. This policy of prohibiting openly gay leaders deprives gay scouts of strong and respected role models – in- hibiting their development and recog- nition as leaders and peers in the com- munity. We believe the Boy Scouts of America should end all discrimination based on sexual orientation. The Jewish Community Relations Council of Louisville looks forward to the Boy Scouts of America revisiting this issue in the future to send a clear message of inclusion within the Boy Scouts of America organization. Sincerely, Ayala Golding, Chair Jewish Community Relations Council Jewish Community of Louisville, Inc. We can diagnose your heart attack before you arrive.

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by Shiela Steinman Wallace, Editor based on the work done by [Immediate Past Board Chair] David Klein, Stu Sil- n Monday, June 3, Karen berman and the rest of the Board and Abrams was elected chair of staff,” Abrams stated. “I’m excited to FREE KNEE the Jewish Community of Lou- continue moving forward, now.” O isville Board of Directors, a po- One advantage Abrams feels the sition for which she has been preparing agency now has is, “we don’t have a def- for a long time. icit budget” for the coming year.” This PAIN SEMINAR She’s been a member of the JCL Board reflects the progress the JCL has made and Executive Committee since the since its creation in 2009. In the coming agency’s formation, year, Abrams is “looking to increase our serving as secretary revenue stream” to continue the agency’s and chair-elect, and positive trajectory. chaired the success- “This is a good time for me to become ful 2013 Federation chair of the Jewish Community of Lou- Campaign, which isville,” she said, “because my youngest raised $2.1 million is going off to college.” for the community. Abrams appreciates the leadership Shortly after the David Klein provided the JCL during his agency was formed, tenure and is appreciative of him “put- Abrams, Sheila Ber- ting in a third year” which allowed her man and Jeff Tuvlin to wait until she was ready and to gain Karen Abrams co-chaired the JCL’s the experience of chairing the Cam- Program Review paign. Committee and looked at all the pro- Abrams experience also includes grams the newly created JCL offered co-chairing the 2003 and 2004 Cam- at the time and identified gaps in ser- paigns with Lior Yaron and co-chair- vice to the community. Later, she was ing YAD (Young Adult Division) in 1997 chair of the Governance Committee, with Ken Richter. Abrams and her which defined Board member respon- husband, Jeff Glazer, also co-chaired sibilities and clarified the JCL’s bylaws. the Livnot Leadership program in Now she’s ready for the leadership 2005. Livnot was a networking and responsibilities attendant to the chair- community development forum the manship of the Board, and is eager to Federation convened to bring together begin her term. experienced leaders from Louisville’s “Karen and I have been working Jewish congregations and agencies. closely together since I got here as she’s Last year, she received JFNA’s Kip- been an Executive Committee Member nis-Wilson/Friedland Award for en- and chair of our Governance Commit- dowing her annual Campaign gift and tee,” said JCL President and CEO Stu encouraging others to do so. In 1998, Silberman. “Her leadership qualities Abrams was the recipient of the Feder- include being very contemplative and ation’s Joseph J. Kaplan Young Lead- very inclusive, resulting in communi- ership Award, and in 2004, she was ty-minded recommendations and clear chosen by the Federation as a Jewels decision-making, so I was very pleased in Our Crown honoree. when she accepted our request to be She’s a member of the Jewish Com- considered as the next Board chair. I munity Center and Congregation Sometimes circles just make sense. look forward to working with Karen to Adath Jeshurun and served on its build on our current successes and cre- Board and is a life member of Na- ate many new ones.” tional Council of Jewish Women. She Local orthopaedic surgeon “My first priority is to finish the and her husband have been to Israel Date: strategic plan,” Abrams said. “I’m confi- several times, most recently with their Michael L. Salamon, MD Thursday, July 11, 2013 dent we can do that within six months children, Nicholas, Mallory and An- will be discussing because a lot of the groundwork has drea, on an AJ trip with Rabbi Robert already been done. [JCL President and Slosberg, which included time in the Time: CEO] Stu Silberman, senior staff and Western Galilee, Louisville’s Partner- • Arthritis of the Knee 6:30 pm the Board will be working on this.” The ship 2Gether region. • Surgical and Non-Surgical (light refreshments will be served) strategic plan will lay out the path the Abrams also participated in a na- agency will follow to fulfill its mission. tional Campaign Chairs and Directors Treatment Options “My second goal is to engage even Mission, which took her to Moldova as Location: • The GetAroundKnee more of the Jewish community – fam- well as Israel, and has attended a num- Jewish Community Center ilies, singles, young adults, seniors – in ber of national conferences. 3600 Dutchmans Lane programming and to get them into the Professionally, Abrams is a pedia- Louisville, KY 40205 JCC building,” she stated. There are a trician with the Kaplan Baron Pediat- lot of wonderful programs and activi- ric Group. She earned her M.D. from ties going on now and even more great the University of Louisville School of things in the works. Now the JCL needs Medicine. to get people in the door to check them She is open to input from members Space is limited! Register today! out, and the Board has a role to play of the community and invites people to To register call 1-888-STRYKER (787-9537) with this. e-mail her at [email protected]. or go to: www.aboutstryker.com/seminars “I feel like the JCL is on great footing,

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Calendar Abrams elected JCL Board ChairNext Uniquely Jewish event is a day at the range of Events based on the work done by [Immediate hen the Jewish Federation of invited to test their skill and concentra- 20-minute shooting session, Benabou’s Now-AUGUST 9 Past Board Chair] David Klein, Stu Sil- Louisville began planning tion at trap shooting, hear a first-hand presentation and brunch. A vaad ap- JCC Summer Camp berman and the rest of the Board and the Uniquely Jewish Event account of life in the Israeli army from proved option is available if requested Camp is filling up fast. Enroll your child now staff,” Abrams stated. “I’m excited to Series, the idea was to offer a retired IDF officer Keren Benabou and by July 10. before the program you want fills up. W Download the Summer Camp brochure at continue moving forward, now.” wide variety of experiences that are not enjoy brunch. Space is limited for this event, and One advantage Abrams feels the necessarily what you’d expect to find at The event will be on Sunday, July 14, reservations must be made online at jcclouisvillecamp.org. agency now has is, “we don’t have a def-an event sponsored by the Annual Cam- from 10 a.m.-noon at Jefferson County www.jewishlouisville.org no later than Now through JULY 16 icit budget” for the coming year.” This paign and to offer a Jewish connection. Sportsman Club, 12100 Waterford July 10. For more information, contact Patio Gallery Exhibit reflects the progress the JCL has made At Uniquely Jewish: A Day at the Rd. The cost is $54 per person and in- Mary Jean Timmel, 238-2703. Pairallels. The Artists’ Breakfast Group since its creation in 2009. In the coming Range, members of the community are cludes basic instruction, ammunition, a Ben Vaughan is chair of this event. paired 11 established artists with 11 year, Abrams is “looking to increase our younger artists from the Louisville Artists revenue stream” to continue the agency’s Syndicate to create these collaborative positive trajectory. Supplies needed to help JFNA programs in Belarus projects. “This is a good time for me to become chair of the Jewish Community of Lou- To ensure that campaign leaders in • Educational games (chess, checkers, • Kiddush cups JUNE 30 isville,” she said, “because my youngest federated communities understand ex- playing cards, puzzles, etc.) • Shabbat candlesticks The PJ Library Book Reading is going off to college.” actly how dollars raised by Annual Fed- • Stuffed animals The JAFI (Jewish Agency for Israel) 10-11 a.m., JCC. Read The Littlest Pair Abrams appreciates the leadership eration Campaigns are used overseas, • Small musical rhythm instruments Summer Camp needs: and make a bird feeder. Explore taking David Klein provided the JCL during his each year, the Jewish Federations of (recorders, bells, cymbals, maracas, • Arts and crafts supplies, including care of animals, being nice to each other tenure and is appreciative of him “put-North America takes campaign leaders drums, triangles, etc.) markers, pens, colored paper, stick- and words can hurt. RSVP to jtuvlin@ ting in a third year” which allowed her on a mission. • Costumes for Purim ers, paints, watercolors, crayons, glue, jewishlouisville.org or 238-2719. to wait until she was ready and to gain This year, the group will visit Minsk • Glue sticks with sparkles and beads clay and sparkles JUNE 30 the experience of chairing the Cam-in Belarus and Israel where they will • Gel pens • Sports equipment including inflatable Lion of Judah/Pomegranate paign. visit a number of projects and programs • Colored paper, cardboard, metallic balls of all sorts, jump ropes and rack- Afternoon Tea Abrams experience also includes supported by the Campaign so they can paper, sheets of felt and plastic, cello- ets 3-5 p.m. at the home of Karen Abrams. co-chairing the 2003 and 2004 Cam-return to their communities energized phane • Simple, non-verbal board games in- Traditional tea and flower arranging paigns with Lior Yaron and co-chair-and able to share how we do extraordi- • Plastic and clay for molding and cluding chess, checkers, guess who, demonstration by Nanz and Kraft. ing YAD (Young Adult Division) in 1997 nary things together. Jewish Commu- cookie cutters Chinese checkers, Chutes and Lad- with Ken Richter. Abrams and her nity of Louisville President and CEO The Chesed (a place where seniors can ders JULY 4 husband, Jeff Glazer, also co-chaired Stu Silberman is participating in the find basic health care, services, religious • Costumes of all kinds for plays and 4th of July Celebration the Livnot Leadership program in mission and is leaving July 7. activities and socialization) needs: drama club 9:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m., JCC pool. There 2005. Livnot was a networking and In addition to observing how our dol- • Eyeglasses • Simple game items including Silly will be raft races in the family pool, a big community development forum the lars are used, mission participants are • Bandages Putty, Etch-a-Sketch, travel games, splash contest, poolside music with a DJ Federation convened to bring together encouraged to participate in the over- • Blood pressure measurement cuffs card games such as TAKI, puppets, and dancing, free sno-cones and popcorn. experienced leaders from Louisville’s seas mitzvah work by bringing dona- • Glucometer and test strips for mea- puzzles, punching bags, rolly polly, Purchase your meals and drinks at the Jewish congregations and agencies. tions to help. Silberman is contributing suring blood sugar etc. Dive In Diner or bring a picnic and enjoy Last year, she received JFNA’s Kip-some items personally, but he is also in- • Adult diapers • Camping equipment including flash- the family park. nis-Wilson/Friedland Award for en-viting the community to help. • Toothbrushes lights, compasses, pouches and can- dowing her annual Campaign gift and JFNA provided a list of suggested do- • New sheets – cotton, permanent press, teens July 11-21 encouraging others to do so. In 1998, nations for the groups in Belarus. single bed • Toothbrushes and toothpaste CenterStage Presents Abrams was the recipient of the Feder- The Jewish Family center needs: • New towels • Jewish-themed trinkets including key Legally Blonde at the JCC ation’s Joseph J. Kaplan Young Lead-• Paints for painting on silk and textiles • Warm clothes for the elderly includ- chains, pens, magnets and decorative $18 per person in advance, $20 at the ership Award, and in 2004, she was • Paints for painting on ceramics ing slippers boxes. door. For tickets, call 459-0660 or go to chosen by the Federation as a Jewels • Paint brushes of different dimensions • Gloves for home-care workers Please bring any items you’d like to www.centerstagejcc.org in Our Crown honoree. • Ping-pong paddles • Jewish music tapes donate to the Jewish Community Cen- JULY 11, 2013-May 18, 2014 She’s a member of the Jewish Com-• Balls for soccer, basketball and tennis • Coloring books and crayons ter by Thursday, July 4, at 11 a.m., and CenterStage’s New Season munity Center and Congregation • Sport rugs • Bright colors of paint – Gouache, wa- Silberman will make sure they are deliv- Season tickets on sale now. Shows Adath Jeshurun and served on its • Mouse pads for computers ter color, acrylic and spray paint ered to the appropriate place. include Legally Blonde, A New Brain, Les Board and is a life member of Na-• Headphones • Knitting yarn, embroidery netting Miserables, The Best Little Whorehouse in tional Council of Jewish Women. She Texas, Wit, The Color Purple, and The Sound and her husband have been to Israel of Music. Download your season brochure several times, most recently with their JCL, AJ collaborate to bring Melton back to Louisville at www.centerstagejcc.org. Tickets may be children, Nicholas, Mallory and An-Come to “A Taste of Melton” to experience adult Jewish learning before you sign up purchased at the front desk at the JCC or drea, on an AJ trip with Rabbi Robert by calling 238-2763. Slosberg, which included time in the Melton is back. The Florence Melton reduced cost, eliminating a barrier for will be held Sunday, August 18, at 10 Western Galilee, Louisville’s Partner-Adult Mini-School, one of the Jewish some in our community, who otherwise a.m. at Congregation Adath Jeshurun. JULY 14 ship 2Gether region. community’s most highly regarded adult would have participated” said Stu Sil- Those who are considering the program Uniquely Jewish: A Day at the Abrams also participated in a na-education programs, will be offered berman, JCL president and CEO. can learn more about the curriculum Range tional Campaign Chairs and Directors again this fall in Louisville and will be Program details will be announced and meet some of the instructors. 10 a.m., Brunch, Jefferson County Mission, which took her to Moldova as open to all adults who want to increase later this summer. A community-wide Watch Community and the “Commu- Sportsman Club. Try your hand at trap well as Israel, and has attended a num-their understanding of Judaism. recruitment event, “Taste of Melton,” nity Weekly Update” for further details. shooting and hear from Keren Benabou, a ber of national conferences. The Melton program is a non-de- veteran of the Israeli Defense Forces. $54 Professionally, Abrams is a pedia-nominational study program that offers per person. Limited to 25 people. Vaad trician with the Kaplan Baron Pediat-adult-style, text-based Jewish learning KI group to study feasibility of new Jewish day approved option available upon advance ric Group. She earned her M.D. fromwith offerings for first-timers as well as school affiliated with the Schechter Network request. Chair: Ben Vaughan. Register the University of Louisville School ofgraduate courses for those who have al- online at www.jewishlouisville.org by July Medicine. ready completed the core curriculum. A group of leaders at Keneseth Is- tradition as a center of Jewish learning 10. She is open to input from members No previous knowledge of Judaism is rael has started preliminary work on a and living, and the community is to be JULY 21 through August 27 of the community and invites people to required. This is a two-year course of feasibility study to determine the level commended for its vision and foresight Patio Gallery Exhibit e-mail her at [email protected]. study, with classes that meet weekly for of demand in bringing to Louisville a in proposing this new initiative,” said Dr. Hanging by a Thread: The Life and 30 weeks. Expert teachers present texts new Jewish Day School affiliated with Steven Lorch, President of the Board of Contemporary Art of Adrianne Sloane. from a variety of sources and students Schechter Day School Network. The Directors of the Schechter Day School Opening reception July 21, 2-4 p.m. discuss the issues they raise. The first group, which represents a cross section Network. year covers “Rhythms of Jewish Living” of the community, is embarking on the “We’ve been in contact with Dr. Elaine AUGUST 11 – Save the Date! and “Purposes of Jewish Living;” and study in response to growing interest ex- Cohen, director of a new Jewish Day JFCS Pizza for the Pantry second year addresses “Ethics of Jewish pressed by numerous local Jewish fam- School affiliated with the Schechter 12-2 p.m., Wick’s Pizza, 2927 Goose Living” and “Dramas of Jewish Living ilies. Network in New York, and she has en- Creek Road. Advance tickets $7 per throughout the Ages.” The group believes in the importance couraged us to go forward with this person, $5 for children 4-14, free for Students will be able to choose classes of Jewish education for Louisville’s marketing research,” said Sharon Good- children 3 and under or $8 at the door. Tuesday evenings from 6:30-9 p.m. or youth, and that a Schechter Network man, a member of the planning group. Benefits the Sonny and Janet Meyer JFCS Thursday mornings, from 9:30 a.m.- school might provide a viable alternative “We know, anecdotally, that quite a few Food Pantry Fund. Ticket sales will be noon. The teaching staff includes Can- to the secular private schools and public families would be interested in a private matched by donations from the Rabbi tor David Lipp, Rabbi Stanley Miles, schools currently available in Louisville. Jewish educational experience in Louis- Stanley Miles Discretionary Fund of Temple Prof. Edwin Segal, Deborah Slosberg, The group also believes that affiliat- ville,” she said. Shalom and JfCS Board member Bonnie Rabbi Robert Slosberg and Rabbi Mi- ing with the Schechter Network would Additionally, Rabbi Michael Wolk Bizer. Purchase tickets from members of chael Wolk. demonstrate a clear commitment to a said “I’m proud to be a product of a day the JFCS Food Pantry Committee. “Through the generous funding of the quality Jewish educational experience school in New York, where I received the Jewish Heritage Fund for Excellence, that also offers a secular educational strong foundations of my Jewish educa- AUGUST 11 – Save the Date! and in collaboration from Congregation experience at the highest level in Louis- tion and I’m excited about the beginning YAD Picnic Adath Jeshurun, which will host most ville. of the exploratory process in Louisville.” 3:30 p.m., JCC. Wide variety of activities of the program’s classes in their newly “The Schechter Day School Network Dr. Cohen explained that the Network for children and adults. Watch for details. renovated facility, the Jewish Commu- is pleased to learn of the initiative in the serves the needs of its community of Chair: Seth Gladstein. RSVP to mjtimmel@ nity Center is able to offer this program Louisville Jewish community to explore schools for connection, innovative Jew- jewishlouisville.org or 238-2739. under a new business model at a greatly the opening of a new Schechter day ish programs, professional development, school. Louisville has a long and proud see Day School page 12 6 Community  June 28, 2013  20 TAMMUZ 5773

time volunteer. Bob Sachs will chair JCRC Here in Louisville, the Jewish Commu- nity Federation has been a major beneficiary by Shiela Steinman Wallace, Editor stated, “and I’m still a liberal now that Both Marie Abrams and Lewis Cole, z”l, of Sachs’ leadership and devotion. He is a I’m old. I haven’t gotten any more con- led the national Jewish Council for Pub- past president of the Federation, and chaired obert H. Sachs has been servative over the years.” lic Affairs or its predecessor. “It’s com- its 2002 United Jewish Campaign. He also named chair of the Jew- “I think our relationships with other forting to know that a small community chaired the Federation’s Endowment Com- ish Community Relations faith communities are important, too,” like Louisville has one of the national mittee and the Federation’s Community Re- “R Council,” said JCRC Direc- he continued, “in allowing others to de- stars in community relations in Marie alignment Task Force. tor Matt Goldberg. “He is an innovative velop a greater understanding of Jews Abrams,” Sachs said. “She is somewhat Currently, he is on the board and the leader and I look forward to working and the Jewish religion.” of a legend in community relations. I al- Executive Committee of Louisville Central with him. His strong background in Sachs has some goals in mind for the ways check with Marie because of her Community Centers, a grassroots organiza- social action and Israel advocacy pro- JCRC. “I want to push a strategic plan,” intelligence, background and experience tion in the Russell neighborhood, and serves vides a good understanding of many of he said. “We’ve begun to talk about that – it’s invaluable.” as its treasurer. In addition, he is a member the issues JCRC deals with on a regular and will be doing one in near future Sachs brings impressive credentials of the board of Louisville Literary Arts and basis. I confidently so that we understand where we are, to his new post. He has served in lead- serves on the Steering Committee of the new anticipate a con- where we want to go and how we eval- ership positions for many organizations Kentucky School of Art. tinuation of the ex- uate ourselves in getting to our goals. in both the Jewish and general commu- In addition, Sachs is a past president of cellent work Ayala I understand JCRC must be reactive nity. “Louisville’s the kind of community Congregation Adath Jeshurun, a past pres- Golding has done in many ways to things that happen in that makes it easy to do that,” he said. ident of the Central Agency for Jewish Ed- in this position, public school, things that politicians do “Anybody who wants to get involved can. ucation in Louisville, and a member of the and I expect the in Frankfort and Washington,” he said, It’s very open, and your service is always Jewish Community Center board. JCRC to reach new “but we still need to plan our overall di- appreciated and welcome.” Sachs is a lawyer. He earned his BSC from levels of engage- rection. A native of Chicago, Sachs began his com- DePaul University and his JD from North- ment and advocacy “Aya Golding has done a wonder- munity service while he was a student. He western University. He also attended the Ex- in the near future.” ful job in moving us in that direction,” was a founding member of the Northwest- ecutive Program at Stanford University and For Sachs, the Sachs said of the outgoing JCRC chair, ern University Law Students for Civil Rights is a 1984 graduate of Leadership Louisville. Bob Sachs JCRC is a natu- “and I’m just going to build on what she’s in 1962. In 1964, he was admitted to the Bar in Il- ral fit. “I’ve always already done.” “One of the things we did at Northwest- linois, and in 1972, he was admitted to the been involved with social action, from The JCRC is one of the largest com- ern was to force the integration of the resi- Bar in Kentucky and to practice before the my days in law school in Chicago,” he mittees at the Jewish Community of dence hall at the downtown campus,” he ex- United States Supreme Court. said. Whether it is fighting for tenants’ Louisville. Its members come from all plained. Abbott Hall is a very large residence He started his career in private practice rights, working with the American Civil parts of the community and a variety hall that serves Northwestern’s law, medical in Chicago in 1964, and came to Louisville Liberties Union of Kentucky or provid- of political persuasions. Together, they and business schools. in 1971 as a staff attorney and ultimately ing free legal assistance to those who gather information and discuss issues In Chicago, Sachs also volunteered his became vice president and general counsel cannot afford it through the Legal Aid with the goal of reaching consensus and services to Legal Aid. for Brown & Williamson Tobacco Corp. In Society, Sachs has always put tikkun taking action when appropriate. “The first thing I got involved with in 1989, he was appointed vice president and olam – the repair of the world – high on “I am impressed with the number of Louisville was the Louisville Civil Liberties corporate secretary for BATUS, Inc., and his personal agenda. young people on the Council,” Sachs Union,” he said. Always looking to enhance from 1993-1998, he served as executive vice “I think Jews have a special role in said. “It’s very exciting to see them take the organizations he serves, Sachs soon real- president, Law and Trust, for Mid-America social action,” Sachs stated. “I’m inter- over. We’re lucky, too, to have someone ized that the state organization was located Bancorp and Bank of Louisville. ested in all the issues JCRC is involved like Matt staffing JCRC. He’s on top of in Louisville and there was no need for a In 2009, Sachs earned his MFA in writ- with, from making sure that the church all issues and knows the right people separate chapter here, “so we merged the ing from Spalding. Eleven of his short stories remains separate from the state, espe- around the country” so he’s able to re- two and I became president of the merged have been published, and he recently came cially in the public schools, to fighting search the issues and make connections organization, which is now called the Amer- in third in Literary LEO’s fiction contest. He for gender equality to supporting the with other JCRCs. ican Civil Liberties Union of Kentucky.” received an honorable mention in the 2009 State of Israel.” Louisville has a tradition of leadership He also served on the ACLU national Glimmer Train contest for new writers and “I was a liberal when was I young,” he in the Jewish community relations field. board. He received a Certificate of Apprecia- was a semi-finalist in the 19th consecutive tion from the ACLU in 1986. New Millennium Writing Competition. Sachs continued his volunteer activity in In both 2004 and 2005, he took first place the general community, also serving on the in the Graduate Division of the Metroversity board and as president of the Louisville Ten- Writing Contest in the fiction category. He ants Association, and on the boards of Lead- also took first place in the 2006 Courier- ership Louisville, the Legal Aid Society, the Journal Photography Contest, Travel Divi- Louisville Free Public Library Association sion and second place in the 2007 Literary and Sarabande Books, a not-for-profit book LEO Traditional Photography Contest. publisher. In 2007, he received the Jewish Commu- But if you look at everything Sachs has nity Federation’s Blanche B. Ottenheimer done, it soon becomes evident that the Jew- award that is presented annually to a Lou- ish community is close to his heart, and he isvillian whose lifetime achievements reflect has devoted a tremendous amount of time a dedication the pursuit of political reform, to both national and local Jewish organiza- civil rights and social justice. tions. “I come from a tradition of community Nationally, Sachs served as a member of service and a sense of justice. I know my United Jewish Communities’ Renaissance father of blessed memory was a member of and Renewal Pillar (a pillar is a committee the NAACP in the 1940’s and my mother, that addresses a major focus of national UJC who will be 101 next month, still volunteers policy and activity), and UJC’s Resolutions to help people who are less fortunate than Committee. UJC is the predecessor organiza- she is, although she has cut back to just one tion of Jewish Federations of North America. day a week. He is currently a member of the board, He and his wife, Felice Koloms Sachs, the Budget & Finance Committee and is have two children, Adam (Evyn Block) and past treasurer of Jewish Education Service of Joshua and two grandchildren, William and North America (JESNA), where he is a long- Julia. June 28, 2013  20 TAMMUZ 5773  Community 7 time volunteer. Here in Louisville, the Jewish Commu-Dikla Alegra Levi brings Israeli culture and lots of fun to camp nity Federation has been a major beneficiary of Sachs’ leadership and devotion. He is a by Shiela Steinman Wallace, Editor camp fun. For one activity, she plans to For her Army service, Levi main- mid. Only recently has the town begun past president of the Federation, and chaired use Israel’s nation anthem, “Hatikvah,” tained communications systems, fixing developing gardens and parks. its 2002 United Jewish Campaign. He also rom Lego® construction projects as a starting point for an activity that phone lines and making sure equipment She is a volunteer with Migdolot chaired the Federation’s Endowment Com- to swimming lessons to costume will help people understand the mean- was operational. “Once,” she recalled, [Lighthouses], an outreach program in mittee and the Federation’s Community Re- and hat-and-tie days to plays, gar- ing of the song’s words through riddles. “we received a frantic call that half the Bat Yam for at-risk teens. alignment Task Force. F dens, songs, games and sports For another, she’ll introduce simple He- phone lines in half the bases in the coun- It has been Levi’s dream for a long Currently, he is on the board and the Summer Camp at the Jewish Commu- brew vocabulary through a Bingo-type try were down and no one knew why.” time to work for the police department. Executive Committee of Louisville Central nity Center is underway. game. It turned out that a fox had chewed When she returns to Israel, she will par- Community Centers, a grassroots organiza- This year, the fun includes getting Everybody celebrates birthdays through some of the lines. The incident ticipate in the civilian patrol. She plans tion in the Russell neighborhood, and serves to know Louisville’s shlicha [emissary whether they live in Israel or Louisville. made the newspapers, and Levi and her to finish her degree and get a second de- as its treasurer. In addition, he is a member from Israel], Dikla Alegra Levi and One of the things Levi plans this sum- team hung a photo of the fox in their gree in clinical criminology. When she of the board of Louisville Literary Arts and learning about Is- mer is to have an Israeli birthday party room. finishes, she hopes to get a job working serves on the Steering Committee of the new rael and Israeli cul- so campers can experience an Israeli Levi described Bat Yam as a quiet res- with criminals. Kentucky School of Art. ture. style celebration. idential community 10 minutes from the In her spare time, she likes to read In addition, Sachs is a past president of At 25, Levi, from Army service is a normal part of life beach. The weather is often hot and hu- and is partial to mystery books. Congregation Adath Jeshurun, a past pres- the Israeli town for Israelis, but seems different and ident of the Central Agency for Jewish Ed- of Bat Yam near novel to Americans, so Levi brought ucation in Louisville, and a member of the Tel Aviv, has com- her own Army badge and pin to show Available Online at www.jewishloluisville.org Jewish Community Center board. pleted her military to campers and will encourage the chil- Sachs is a lawyer. He earned his BSC from service and is a dren to create their own pins as they Louisville’s Jewish community is very active. It is impossible to fit everything DePaul University and his JD from North- criminology stu- learn more about the Israeli Army. into the print version of Community. To ensure that all the important news is avail- western University. He also attended the Ex- dent at Bar Ilan Levi is eager to meet adults as well as able to you, several stories will be posted in full online at www.jewishlouisville.org. ecutive Program at Stanford University and University. This is children and has prepared some things is a 1984 graduate of Leadership Louisville. Dikla Alegra Levi her third year in for adults, including a CD with Israeli NCJW organizes Camp Gilda for children touched by cancer In 1964, he was admitted to the Bar in Il- the Shlichim Pro- songs, and is looking forward to meet- Small children sometimes have big fears. Monsters might be hiding under the linois, and in 1972, he was admitted to the gram. Her first two years, she worked at ing many people here. “I invite people to bed. It’s dark inside the closet. Mom has cancer. But at Gilda’s Club, kids can be Bar in Kentucky and to practice before the a camp in Durham, NC; first as a general come and talk. I want to know who I am. with other kids who are on the same cancer journey, and feel more normal there United States Supreme Court. counselor and then with a specific focus I love to speak to people.” than in any other place. And every summer, at Camp Gilda, they spend a week to- He started his career in private practice on Israel and Israeli culture. While her mission here is to teach gether in activities where living with cancer is not the focus of their lives. in Chicago in 1964, and came to Louisville “I took a year off [last summer] and did Louisvillians about Israel, Levi is also in 1971 as a staff attorney and ultimately volunteer work at home,” she explained, eager to learn more about Louisville, its Rabbi David promoted to senior rabbi became vice president and general counsel then the Jewish Agency for Israel called Jewish community and local customs. When Rabbi David Ariel-Joel first arrived at Temple Adath Israel Brith Sholom for Brown & Williamson Tobacco Corp. In her “and asked if I could come to a big- Levi is the eldest of three siblings. She 11 years ago, he said he wished to learn what it meant to be a Rabbi in America, to 1989, he was appointed vice president and ger camp and do programs. has a sister, Batel, and a brother, Yitzik. serve his congregants and to help build a strong learning and caring community. corporate secretary for BATUS, Inc., and “I didn’t know about Louisville until I Her mother, Bella, “used to work with Rabbi David has done just that, and his accomplishments were recognized at the from 1993-1998, he served as executive vice met Julie at the convention for shlichim,” Alzheimer patients, then she got sick. Temple’s Annual Meeting on June 6 when he was promoted to senior rabbi. president, Law and Trust, for Mid-America Levi continued, “and she got me excited” Now she works in telemarketing.” Her Bancorp and Bank of Louisville. about this summer’s program. father, Chaim, works for Sayellet Yroka Partnership visitors came to Louisville to learn about fundraising In 2009, Sachs earned his MFA in writ- She’s ready for camp and has lots of and fields complaints about the destruc- Over the years, Partnership 2Gether has generated many beneficial projects, ing from Spalding. Eleven of his short stories ideas for integrating Israel into summer tion of public property. funded almost entirely by the American partners. In the last few years, that finan- have been published, and he recently came cial support has dwindled and the Israelis have realized that Partnership must in third in Literary LEO’s fiction contest. He include fundraising as well. One of the reasons Yona Fleischer and Heidi Benish received an honorable mention in the 2009 came here was to learn more about the process from the Jewish Federation of Glimmer Train contest for new writers and Thomas Wissinger Joins JCC Staff Louisville. was a semi-finalist in the 19th consecutive New Millennium Writing Competition. by Cynthia Canada, Freelance Writer his country. Lou- In both 2004 and 2005, he took first place isville is perfectly in the Graduate Division of the Metroversity he Jewish Community Center located to bring Writing Contest in the fiction category. He welcomed Thomas Wissinger as together influ- also took first place in the 2006 Courier- its new senior director of mem- ences from many Journal Photography Contest, Travel Divi-T bership and wellness on May 6. regions, being on sion and second place in the 2007 LiteraryWissinger is employed by WTS Interna- the border between LEO Traditional Photography Contest. tional, the fitness management consult- the North and the In 2007, he received the Jewish Commu-ing firm that manages the JCC’s mem- South, as well as nity Federation’s Blanche B. Ottenheimer bership and wellness departments, and the East and Mid- award that is presented annually to a Lou-is assigned to Louisville’s JCC. west, and we have isvillian whose lifetime achievements reflect A native of western Pennsylvania and a tremendous Thomas Wissinger a dedication the pursuit of political reform, a graduate of Slippery Rock University, range of things to civil rights and social justice. Wissinger is happy to be in Louisville do and sights to see within easy reach “I come from a tradition of community and looking forward to getting to know of the Metro area. Wissinger says it was service and a sense of justice. I know my the area. the perfect opportunity to get better ac- father of blessed memory was a member of Wissinger’s professional background quainted with a big chunk of the U.S., all the NAACP in the 1940’s and my mother, is in event and facility management, in one place. who will be 101 next month, still volunteersmaking the Louisville JCC role a great So what does Wissinger like to do, to help people who are less fortunate than “next step” in his career. when he’s not planning and managing she is, although she has cut back to just one A few years after graduating with a fitness activities, events, and facilities? day a week. B.S. in sports management, he was of- Well, he’s a big basketball fan, and he He and his wife, Felice Koloms Sachs, fered the opportunity to work in Qatar, loves to play. He also enjoys being out- have two children, Adam (Evyn Block) and as an event coordinator for the Asian doors, hiking, kayaking, and just soak- Joshua and two grandchildren, William and Games Organizing Committee. In 2010, ing up nature, among other activities. Julia. the committee invited him to return to Both basketball and outdoor opportuni- Qatar, and he spent a year as the Senior ties made Louisville very attractive. Manager for Venue Operations and Lo- Wissinger is excited about being in gistics for both the 2011 Asian Cup and Louisville, and he’s excited about step- the 2011 Arab Games. He found life in ping into the role of membership direc- the Middle East exciting and enjoyed his tor at the JCC. He says one of his goals experiences immensely. is to build fitness and wellness opportu- When not working abroad, Wissinger nities and events at the JCC so members has spent the bulk of his career in the can’t stop talking about how great it is; greater Washington, D.C., area, working he’d like for the community to be excited in the areas of wellness and fitness for enough to bring in others. As Tom says, municipal recreation facilities. He’s de- “Our members are family,” and he wants veloped programs and events, managed members to help him grow the family a staff and a budget, and – a major cata- with their enthusiasm about what’s go- lyst for a big move – dealt with D.C. traf- ing on at the JCC. fic over an extended period. He says es- Wissinger is in his office at the JCC caping the “Beltway tangle” was a prime Monday through Friday, “A little earlier motive for seeking to live elsewhere. than most people,” he says. He usually When WTS offered him a position in arrives between 7 and 7:30 a.m., and he’s Louisville, it seemed like a great place to here all day most days. He invites people land. Although he’s lived in the Middle to stop by and say hello, introduce them- East, Wissinger says his stateside experi- selves and get acquainted. And maybe, if ence is limited to western PA and subur- there’s time, shoot a few hoops! ban D.C., and he wanted to see more of 8 Community  June 28, 2013  20 TAMMUZ 5773 Awards presented, achievements celebrated at JCL Annual Meeting

by Shiela Steinman Wallace, Editor the Ottenheimer Award, Madeline ion, he is most noticeable for his passion the past for whom BBYO was impor- Abramson said she sought informa- and commitment to what he does. No tant. Both the Stacy Marks Nisenbaum utgoing Jewish Community tion about Blanche B. Ottenheimer. As matter if it’s at work or in the commu- Award, established by Stacy Gordon of Louisville President David she learned about Ottenheimer’s ac- nity, he is a natural born leader.” Funk, Wendy Snow and Sally Weinberg Klein called the JCL’s 2013 An- complishments, Abramson said, “One Kronenberg traced Vaughan’s activ- in memory of their friend, and the El- O nual Meeting to order on Mon- of the things that struck me was she ity in the Jewish community from deal- len Faye Garmon Award, established by day, June 3, at the Jewish Community didn’t seem to be a person who liked ing with anti-Semitism while attending Estelle and Selwyn Garmon in memory center, welcoming the community to a to do things on her own. She wanted high school in Bowling Green to his ac- of their daughter, honor the memory of celebration of the accomplishments of to bring people together and seemed to tivity in Hillel while attending the Uni- young adults who died tragically. Re- its volunteers and staff. get great joy in gathering groups around versity of Louisville and serving as its flecting the two women’s commitment When Cantor her whether in the Jewish community, representative to the Jewish Community to BBYO, these awards give the recipi- David Lipp came general community projects. I have to Relations Council. ents scholarships to enable them to par- up for the invoca- say that is what brought me great joy in Vaughan also was the campus volun- ticipate in regional, national or interna- tion, he identified my life, working together with so many teer for the Jewish Federation’s Annual tional BBYO programs. another theme that wonderful people who have inspired me Campaign, continues to be active in the This year, JCC Teen Director Mike ran throughout the and all of you tonight inspire me.” Young Adult Division (YAD) and the Ben Steklof presented the Nisenbaum Award evening. He sang Gurion Society and will co-chair YAD to Ben Koby and the Garmon Award to “Ani Ve’ata,” in He- next year. He’s also active with the Part- Maggie Rosen. Both are rising seniors brew and English. nership 2Gether program. who have been very active in their BBYO The lyrics, by Arik “Ben is a man of ideas and he likes chapters, held several offices and partic- Einstein, say you to bring them to life,” Kronenberg said. ipated in many local and regional events. and I will change Cantor David Lipp “He became the driving force behind Koby participated in the March of the the world. The cantor’s only comment the recently introduced Uniquely Jewish Living (see story, page 14) and Rosen after the song was, “Go change.” event series. serves on the Kentucky-Indiana-Ohio The highlight of the evening was In accepting the award, Vaughan regional board. the presentation of awards. All of the said, “We have some amazing leaders The JCC also recognized five graduat- award-winners were profiled in depth in in our Jewish community and the ones ing high school seniors who have been the May 24 edition of Community. Those honored here tonight are really just ex- active in BBYO throughout their high profiles can be found online at www. amples of the exceptional leaders this school careers. Diane Pressma Gordon jewishlouisville.org. community continues to exhibit and presented Stuart Pressma Leadership Keiley Caster and Marsha Bornstein produce.” Development Awards in memory of her Vaughan also thanked Kronenberg brother who “was a leader in the Jewish Abrams Volunteer of the Year and JCL staff members Stu Silberman, and secular communities since he was a Award Sara Wagner, Stew Bromberg and teen. … Stuart was interested in devel- “Ron and Marie Abrams created the Tzivia Levin Kalmes, who listened to his oping leaders so our community would Volunteer of the Year Award to recog- ideas, followed through when the ideas flourish,” she said. The awards include a nize an individual in the Jewish commu- worked and encouraged him to grow college scholarship. nity whose life is defined by volunteer- and stretch. ism, leadership and tikkun olam – the Pressma and Fink Youth Awards repair of the world,” said JCC Festival Gordon presented the 2013 Pressma Director Marsha Bornstein. This year’s Awards to Sophie Reskin, the daughter recipient, Keiley Caster, has been chair of Rhonda and Jim Reskin, who gradu- of the Jewish Film Festival Committee ated from Ballard High School and will for four years and a member of the com- be attending the University of Colorado; Jerry and Madeline Abramson mittee for seven. Alanna Gilbert, the daughter of Amy Ottenheimer Award Presentation “Keiley’s leadership, enthusiasm and and Lance Gilbert, who graduated from In presenting the Blanche B. Otten- positive attitude” have enabled the festi- Ballard High School and will be attend- heimer Award to his wife, Madeline val to draw increasing crowds, expand ing Indiana University; Jordyn Levine, Abramson, Lt. Gov. Jerry Abramson re- into new venues and develop a “stable, the daughter of Marci and Glenn Levine, cited a litany of volunteer activities she devoted committee that reviews over 40 who graduated from DuPont Manual undertook for 16 years while serving as films a year in order to select the best 10 Beth Salamon and Seth Gladstein High School and will be attending the “first lady of Louisville” and more that for our festival.” He devotes many hours University of Maryland; Jacob Spielberg, she does today as “second lady of the to the festival and is often seen wearing Kaplan Young Leadership Award the son of Linda and Greg Spielberg, Commonwealth.” festival hats, shirts or sweatshirts. He Enthusiastic and generous are the who graduated from Kentucky Country “She was Federation Major Gifts even wore one that night. words Seth Gladstein used to describe Day and will be attending Butler Univer- chairman, while she served on the JCL’s In accepting the award, Caster said, Beth Salamon, this year’s Joseph J. Ka- sity; and Klaire Spielberg, the daugh- first Board of Directors, while she was the Jewish Film Festival Committee is plan Young Leadership Award Winner. ter of Jamie and Jeffrey Spielberg, who active with JFCS, while she was active “the best committee that I’ve ever been “Not only does she love what she does,” graduated from Louisville Collegiate with Temple Shalom, while she was ac- on or worked with. You say one thing he said, “but she’s extremely generous School and will be attending George tive with the Hebrew School,” he said, and have three volunteers that say, ‘oh, with her time, serving on lots of com- Washington University. all while she served as first lady. In ad- I can do that.’ And I’m just right here in mittees … and she loves politics.” Sophie Reskin also received the Jo- dition, he continued, she was involved this position to be head of the commit- Salamon has volunteered with Jewish seph Fink BBYO Community Service with the Jewish Hospital Foundation, tee and my work is easy.” Family & Career Services’ Family Mitz- Award, a four-year partial tuition col- Leadership Louisville, Spalding Univer- “I want to thank you very much for vah and Hanukah Helpers Committees, lege scholarship, established by family sity, Maryhurst, the Red Cross, National attending tonight,” he concluded, “and National Council of Jewish Women and and friends in his memory to honor his Council of Jewish Women and Gilda’s if you’re all there on the Saturday after the Jewish Community Relations Coun- lifelong commitment to Louisville Jew- Club, often serving as a Board member the Super Bowl, our first film will be cil. “It’s an asset to have Beth in our ish youth. and/or officer. She was also involved in sold out and driving Marsha crazy – so community,” he said. Steklof presented the Fink Award. the PTAs at the Abramson’s son, Sidney’s be there.” After thanking the JCL, the people He also publicly recognized Jodi Halp- schools. Many of the evening’s honors went to with whom she works and family mem- ern, Olga Itkin and Andrew Segal, who As second lady of the Commonwealth, young adults and teens who, through bers who support her activities and served as volunteer advisors to BBYO Abramson continued, she has “all these their leadership, have demonstrated that serve as role models, she said, “when I this year, and Barb Schwartz and Linda responsibilities and for now, instead of the future of the Louisville Jewish com- moved to Louisville, I was welcomed to Spielberg, who chaired the JCC’s High driving, she’s flying or some state trooper munity is bright. the Jewish community. It is a wonderful School Committee. Because of their is taking her here, there and wherever. place to live, and I’m really happy to be hard work, Steklof reported, “BBYO And the next thing you know, she’s the able to give back.” reached over 100 members this year in chairman of the Kentucky Center for the Louisville.” Arts. The next thing you know, she’s the Nisenbaum, Garmon Youth Awards chairman of the Kentucky Commission In Louisville, there is a strong con- Judah Award on Women. And it goes on and on and nection between the BBYO teen leaders Senior Adult Director Diane Sadle on.” of today and young adult leaders from see JCL Annual meeting page 9 Abramson reminded the audience of “the George Bernard Shaw quote about someone who’ll see things as they are and ask why and others dream of things that never were and ask why not. Well,” he added, “I would submit to you that my wife personifies the person that dreams Ben Vaughan and Ariel Kronenberg things that never were and asks why not, and then goes out and plays a leadership Cole Young Leadership Award role in bringing about the change neces- Ariel Kronenberg said that the 2013 sary to make the kind of positive differ- recipient of the Lewis W. Cole Memorial ence we all would want.” Young Leadership Award, Ben Vaughan, When she learned she was to receive “likes to rock the boat, but in my opin- Klaire Spielberg, Jacob Spielberg, Jordyn Levine, Ben Koby, Maggie Rosen, Alanna Gilbert and Sophie Reskin June 28, 2013  20 TAMMUZ 5773  Community 9 Awards presented, achievements celebrated at JCL Annual Meeting jcl annual meeting provided updates on the JCL’s activities leadership over the past three years; in- Continued from page 8 and progress over the last year. A com- coming Board Chair Karen Abrams; the plete report on what the organization Board of Directors; volunteers, mem- does was available that evening and can bers, Frankye Gordon, Arlene Kauf- be found on the JCL’s website, www.jew- man and Terry Belker, who made the ishlouisville.org. arrangements for the Annual Meeting; and his wife, Alison. He noted that the JCL has added some new staff members “to our wonderful team” and introduced Vice President and CFO Ed Hickerson. “There are too many [new staff members] to list to- Karen Abrams and Ariel Kronenberg night,” Silberman said, “but I can’t tell Mag Davis, Diane Sadle and Teresa Barczy you the pride that I feel with each new The 2013 Federation Campaign person who has chosen to join our team presented the Elsie P. Judah Award, cre- Karen Abrams, chair of the 2013 Fed- and help us fulfill our mission and I ated in honor of one of the founders and eration Campaign thanked all those want you to know how blessed we are leaders of the Golden Age Club at the old who contributed to the campaign and with truly wonderful staff.” YMHA building, to “the dynamic duo announced, “As of this morning, our Silberman described his message to of Teresa Barczy and Mag Davis,” both Campaign total is $2,073,015, with a the community this year as “very simple. of whom “exemplify what a volunteer few pledges still in process. We will add While it’s important to honor the past,” should be: caring, generous, and de- these pledges so we will have the great- he said, “after three years, the conversa- pendable.” Sara Wagner and Jeff Tuvlin est impact possible on our community, tion has shifted from prior challenges “Teresa and Mag are always thanking nationally and globally. We fully expect the JCL has faced to the future we’re us for allowing them to volunteer at the Wagner recognized Jeff Tuvlin for his to reach our goal of $2.1 million.” creating together.” JCC,” Sadle said. leadership as Program Committee chair She summarized the highlights of The future he sees includes: this year and Program Cabinet chair be- this year’s Campaign, including the new • Decisions based on strategic plan- Kling Award fore that, noting that he pulled people Uniquely Jewish Event Series (see story, ning; The Arthur S. together from across the community to page 5), designed to attract a broader • A new face of philanthropy based on Kling Award is work on programming, and a lot of the audience to Campaign events than usual the Jewish Federation of Louisville given annually to enthusiasm and vibrancy in the room and calling the two events, “a sign of brand; honor the memory stems from his efforts. great things to come.” • Welcoming participation at all levels of this community Tuvlin reported the committee is She publicly thanked the Campaign from younger donors and steadfast innovator who “overseeing the ongoing programming Cabinet, Joe Hertzman, Janet Hodes, Ar- supporters; served the YMHA as it relates to the strategic plan that was iel Kronenberg, Sarah Harlan and Ben • Implementing a variety of interesting in many capacities, put together by a working group that Vaughan. She also recognized the con- programs; including presi- was led by Scott Weinberg.” The plan in- tributions of the Campaign staff, Chief • Upgrading JCC facilities to provide a dent, was one of cludes a series of goals and priorities. He Development Officer Stew Bromberg, safe, comfortable environment; the leaders in the identified the shlicha now working with Development Directors Matt Goldberg • Diversifying revenue sources, includ- construction of the Lisa Moorman JCC Summer Camp as one priority that and Tzivia Levin, Development Coordi- ing pursuing grants and prudent in- current JCC build- has been met. nator Frankye Gordon and Development vestments; and ing and was instrumental in the estab- Tuvlin also explained how the agency Associate Mary Jean Timmel. • Saving money through actions like va- lishment of both the Jewish Vocational is participating in the Jewish Commu- cating Shalom Tower. Service and the Bureau of Jewish Edu- nity Centers Association’s benchmark- Board Chair’s Report “The budget for fiscal 2014,” Silber- cation. ing program to guide its efforts to offer Outgoing Board Chair David Klein man announced, “has our operations This year, JCL Senior Vice President “the highest quality experiences for our devoted most of his remarks to a call for … likely generating positive cash for the and COO Sara Wagner presented the members and guests.” (See story, page people to step forward as leaders who first time in a very, very long time.” Kling Award to Human Resource Direc- 1). will continue his work to provide vision The JCL, he added, is “serving as tor Lisa Moorman. Wagner described After one year of making improve- for the Jewish community and to bring the lead agency that convenes dialogue Moorman as “an outstanding profes- ments based on the first benchmarking the community together to achieve that among the congregations and other sional” who is “steady, smart, focused, analysis, Tuvlin said, “the national JCCA vision and assure the future. “We need agencies, fostering collaboration and driven and very patient.” She helped the person who came to present our report leaders,” he said, “… who are willing to collective planning for our Jewish fu- JCC and the Federation come together was very impressed with not only how put in the time and resources to effect ture on issues from Jewish education to during the merger and ensures that all honest we were with our initial evalu- visionary change.” health care across the board.” the pieces are in place for the JCL to ation, but the breadth of improvement Leadership, he continued, “involves “There’s a lot more that we do,” he function smoothly every day. that we made across the board in a sin- creativity, ingenuity and willingness to concluded. “We’re both here for you From creating the Personnel Code, to gle year.” challenge status quo in the interest of and we rely on you. So please join us, onboarding new employees, including He particularly highlighted activities progress toward a larger goal. And for join us in our programs; join us in our 100 in the last few weeks for Summer the JCC has undertaken to strengthen our purposes, I will say that our charge philanthropy; join us in our community Camp, to ensuring that payroll gets out the community’s connections to Israel has been to end decline of Jewish inter- leadership; ask us how you can make a regularly and that employees questions and to Judaism. est and commitment and shepherd in a difference.” about insurance, vacation and other “Thanks to the Jewish Heritage renaissance of American Jewish life in benefits are answered accurately in a Fund for Excellence,” Tuvlin continued, our community.” Election of Officers and Board timely fashion, Moorman does it all. “we’ve also been able to continue our He also called on those who have had Members mission-based programming, offering differences with JCL leaders to set aside Helene Kramer Longton, chair of the Connecting to outreach to seniors and teens with pro- personal issues and support the agency Governance Committee, which serves as Israel grams that they need.” JHFE support as it strives to fulfill its mission. Klein the JCL’s nominat- The meeting was also enabled the JCC to “reignite the PJ praised the JCL Board, those who serve ing committee, led also an opportu- Library program,” and hire new people on the standing committees and the JCL the business part nity for members for the positions of middle school direc- staff. of the meeting. of the commu- tor; teen director; assistant camp direc- “I ask all here and in the community Directors nity to meet Dikla tor; middle school, camp and Jewish to be unyielding with honor, respect elected for three- Alegra Levi, the programmer; and, working with WTS, and support for Karen Abrams and her year terms are An- shlicha (emissary senior director for membership and board,” he concluded, “while they pro- geline Golden, Da- from Israel), who wellness. vide the leadership to Stu Silberman vid Kaplan, Glenn will be bringing Is- Looking ahead, Tuvlin said he is ex- and his staff as they all take on the tasks Levine, Helene raeli culture to JCC Heidi Benish cited about the new Discover CATCH and the challenges of achieving tikkun Kramer Longton Summer Camp initiative made possible by the family of olam – the belief that one must leave the and Leon Wahba. and the community this summer (see Jay Levine (z”l). Teachers and camp staff world a better place than one finds it.” Helene Kramer Officers elected story, page 7), and Heidi Benish and received special training in the program Longton for the 2013-14 fis- Yona Fleischer who were visiting Louis- and will begin introducing it this sum- cal year are Board ville from the JCL’s Partnership 2Gether mer to help children lead more active, Chair Karen Abrams, Vice Board Chairs Region, the Western Galilee (see story healthy lives. Jay Klempner and Joe Hertzman, and see JCL Annual meeting page 9on www.jewishlouisville.org). “The Jewish community should be Treasurer Laurence Nibur. In introducing them, JCL Vice Pres- proud of our programming and of our Members of the Governance Com- ident and COO Sara Wagner talked JCC, of our staff and of our volunteers,” mittee are Chair Helene Kramer Long- about reigniting the Partnership pro- Tuvlin concluded. “We provide commu- ton, Vice Chair David Kaplan, Karen gram, which fosters people-to-people nity for people of all ages. We help build Abrams, Bruce Blue, Bob Bornstein, connections between Louisvillians and stronger Jewish identity, love of Israel, Lance Gilbert, Dennis Hummel, Lee people in Israel. Benish brought greet- leadership, responsibility for others and Hyman, Steve Linker, Susan Rudy and ings from the Partnership Region and education. We build bridges to other Mark Weiss. invited people to participate in the Part- faith groups. We have the staff and the nership mission in time for Sukkot and leadership in place to continue to work Stu Silberman and David Klein Many more photos can be found on- will include Akko’s cultural festivals. together and provide consistent, inno- CEO’s Message line at www.jewishlouisville.org. Photos vative, creative and intentful program- JCL President and CEO Stu Silber- were taken by Ted Wirth. JCL Program Cabinet ming for the Jewish community of Lou- man also took the opportunity to thank Several staff members and volunteers isville.” people, including David Klein for his Klaire Spielberg, Jacob Spielberg, Jordyn Levine, Ben Koby, Maggie Rosen, Alanna Gilbert and Sophie Reskin 10 Community  June 28, 2013  20 TAMMUZ 5773

Schuster, Judy Sharp, and Jacob Wish- Board approved it by an overwhelming committee is going to be discussing how Allocations nia. majority. financial aid will be further adminis- Continued from page 1 The committee met over several Each committee member took the tered to the schools. It could possibly be “If the cash actually received,” Hick- months, developing a thorough under- responsibility seriously, invested many done in a confidential manner through erson continued, “exceeds the fiscal 2014 standing of each agency and its funding hours to ensure each entity was treated an independent entity like Jewish Fam- allocations, then the Planning and Allo- request. Committee members consid- fairly and made decisions based on com- ily and Career Service that does so in a cations Committee may consider allo- ered how each program serves commu- munity priorities. confidential manner for the JCC.” cating the additional funds. This prac- nity priorities; effectiveness; other fund- All the schools, Klempner explained, tice helps assure that the amounts paid ing sources; structure, support and Jewish Education “are important to Jewish education – ev- out do not exceed the amounts received. involvement of its Board; planning; size The biggest change this year comes in ery last one of them. Our issues are with This will help put the JCL on a more sta- and growth potential; sustainability; the area of Jewish education. In the past, the financial sustainability of each indi- ble financial footing moving forward.” and responsiveness to prior Planning the JCL provided allocations to Lou- vidual school,” he explained. “Their as- If the amounts collected significantly and Allocations Committee recommen- isville Beit Sefer Yachad, The Temple sociated synagogues must be financially exceed the amounts allocated and if they dations and concerns. Hebrew School and the High School of responsible for how they’re providing come in early enough in this fiscal year Before allocations were granted, each Jewish Studies and each school decided their service.” to make a difference, the Planning and requesting entity submited a formal how to use these resources. “Over the past three years,” Klempner Allocations Committee will reconvene request for funding. The committee This year, with a goal of ensuring that continued, the committee’s focus has to decide on the allocation of the addi- reviewed each request and asked for Jewish education is available to every been on discussing “with each of the tional funds. If the amount collected ex- clarifications and additional materials Jewish student, regardless of the fami- schools their financial responsibilities to ceeds the amounts allocated by a small needed for a thorough, fair and equita- ly’s ability to pay, the committee recom- provide Hebrew and Jewish Education. amount or if the additional funds come ble evaluation. mended that the allocation move from … I want to encourage the schools to in late in the fiscal year, that amount will Each requesting entity was invited to fully-funding the education agencies’ continue to provide good programs and be added to the allocable dollars for the make a face-to-face presentation to the requests to funding scholarships for services for the children and to continue 2014-15 fiscal year. committee to showcase its programs students-in-need through an additional to be fiscally responsible in generating and needs and engage in dialogue with allocation. enough revenue to cover their expenses How Decisions Are Made committee members. Recognizing that this is a significant without being dependent on the Annual Since the total amount available to The committee reviewed all informa- change from what has been done in Federation Campaign to supplement a allocate this year was approximately tion in light of community priorities, the past, the Planning and Allocations shortfall in revenues. $130,000 less than what was allocated then made its decisions. Those decisions Committee made the 2013-14 fiscal year “I want to emphasize,” he added, “the the previous year, difficult decisions had were reviewed to ensure that the final a year of transition and recommended community has Jewish education as a to be made. To ensure that those deci- allocations recommendations are based allocations for each school of approx- priority, but Jewish education can mean sions are made fairly, the Planning and on full information and understanding, imately half what they requested. The other things in addition to Hebrew Allocations Committee members are fairness, equity and an appreciation of committee also recommended a $40,000 School and Sunday School.” drawn from across the community. the impact of the requesting entities’ allocation for scholarships. This year, the Planning and Alloca- work. When a school identifies a student Jewish Community of Louisville tions Committee included Chair Jay The committee’s recommendations who needs financial aid, the school can The Jewish Community of Louisville Klempner, Vice Chair Leon Wahba, Jon were approved unanimously and sent file a request and the scholarship money absorbed the biggest cut – more than Fleischaker, Harry Geller, Lance Gilbert, to the JCL’s Executive Committee and will be released. This year, all the schools $92,000 in its basic allocation. Last year, Jane Goldstein, Ralph Green, Dennis Board of Directors where they were re- will make their own decisions on award- it received $1,215,000 plus $30,000 for Hummel, David Klein, Paul Margulis, viewed. The Executive Committee ap- ing scholarships. teen programming. This year, it received Ellen Rosenbloom, Susan Rudy, Hunt proved the report unanimously and the “Over next year,” Klempner said, “our $1,132,743 plus $10,000 each for the Jew- see Allocations page 12 Allocations for fiscal year 2014 Israel and Overseas What Campaign dollars do at the JCL JFNA (Jewish Federations of North America) Fair Share Dues...... 84,312 While the JCL receives the largest the last issue of Community, the middle Israel (Includes Partnership 2Gether) and Overseas...... 110,000 allocation from the Federation Cam- school Teen Connection program with TOTAL – ISRAEL AND OVERSEAS...... 194,312 paign, it also provides a broad base of over 125 participants, BBYO with over mission-related services designed to at- 100 participants, and Maccabi teams. tract, engage and involve people in our The teens pay small fees for some of the Local community. programs, but the JCL covers the infra- Education The Planning and Allocations Com- structure. High School of Jewish Studies...... 9,900 mittee singled out Hillel and the Jewish The JCL also provides subsidized hot The Temple Hebrew School...... 26,250 Community Relations Council (JCRC) kosher lunches for seniors and programs Louisville Beit Sefer Yachad (formerly Louisville Hebrew School). 22,500 for specific allocations this year to en- to keep them healthy and engaged in the Scholarships...... 40,000 sure that the critical work they do con- community, programs that connect the tinues. community to Israel like Partnership Subtotal – Local Education...... 98,650 Hillel serves college students as a 2Gether and the Shlicha program that place to meet other Jewish students and brought Dikla Levi to work with camp Local Community to feel comfortable being Jewish. It pro- this summer, cultural arts opportunities Chavurat Shalom...... 10,000 vides opportunities to connect with the like the Jewish Film Festival and lec- Jewish Community of Louisville...... 1,132,743 Jewish community and to participate in tures. Some programs like CenterStage Includes Jewish Community Center, Federation Campaign, Jewish national and international conventions and the fitness and aquatics programs and activities. It is also the advocate for are not subsidized. Foundation of Louisville, Community newspaper, Jewish Community Jewish students on campus when issues The JCL publishes Community, main- Relations Council, Hillel arise from tests conflicting with Jewish tains the web site (www.jewishlouisville. Jewish Family & Career Services...... 295,000 holidays to anti-Israel programming. org) and manages eletters that carry Jewish Community Relations Council...... 10,000 Hillel programs and activities are heav- news of the entire community. It pro- Hillel...... 10,000 ily subsidized, and many are offered free vides the infrastructure that keeps the Vaad Hakashruth...... 4,000 of charge. community running smoothly includ- Subtotal – Local Community...... 1,462,743 The JCRC represents the Jewish com- ing planning, leadership development munity in Louisville in discussions, ac- and missions. It also actively pursues fi- TOTAL – EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY...... 1,561,393 tivities, programs and coalitions that nancial resource development including further inter-group relations and pro- running the Annual Federation Cam- Organizations tect human rights. It provides a forum paign, managing the Jewish Foundation Birthright Israel...... 5,000 for discussion and coordinated action of Louisville, facilitating planned giving, Agency Alliance Allocations...... 15,000 on public policy issues, conducts educa- and pursuing grants and sponsorships Association of Jewish Family and Children’s Agencies, Foundation for tional, legislative and media efforts on while maintaining the necessary donor Jewish Culture, Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society, Hillel, Jewish Community issues including Israel, religious free- management system, accounting, per- dom, pluralism, separation of religion sonnel and benefits, some of which, like Centers Association of North America, Jewish Council for Public Affairs, and state and equality of opportunity insurance, are available to other agen- Jewish Education Service of North America, Jewish Telegraphic Agency, for all. Its activities include participat- cies in the community. NCSJ (advocates on behalf of Jews in Russia, Ukrain, the Baltic States ing in the Community Hunger Walk, With an overall operating budget ex- and Eurasia.) working with Interfaith Paths to Peace ceeding $7 million, the JCL’s allocation Agency Alliance Dues...... 770 and similar organizations, the annual from the Federation Campaign is ap- Center for Leadership and Learning...... 500 Yom HaShoah commemoration, inter- proximately $1.15 million. It receives faith Chanukah and Passover programs, income from membership and program Hillel Consortium (Regional)...... 10,000 a Purim appeal and more. fees, sponsorships, grants, designated JCPA Supplemental...... 1,700 In addition, the JCL provides summer endowments and advertising as well as Jewish Communal Services Association...... 525 camp scholarships (this year $30,000 in the allocation. National Council of Jewish Women...... 500 scholarships to 27 children and teens for Through conscientious planning and Foundation for Jewish Camp...... 12,500 Jewish overnight camps and Israel trips the generosity of the JCL’s many spon- TOTAL – ORGANIZATIONS...... 44,295 in addition to financial aid for children sors, expenses for the 2013 Federation at JCC Summer Camp), innovative pro- Campaign are projected to be less than gramming for young children like the 13 percent of the funds raised, which is Total Amount Allocated...... $1,800,000 Discover CATCH program featured in considered excellent. June 28, 2013  20 TAMMUZ 5773  Community 11

Your generous support this year has been overwhelming. Thanks to you, Community remains strong and vibrant. Following is a list of Thank You! contributors as of June, 20 2013. Patron ($500 and Over) Bonnie & John Roth Sharon Hazel Alvin D. Wax Marcia & Bruce Roth Friend ($50-$99) John & Renee Rothschild James A. Hertzman Elizabeth Weinberg Jonathan & Stephi Wolff Ronald & Marie Abrams Marc & Marsha Salzman Shirley H. Hoskins Karen & Jeff Weiss Apex Theatres Mr. & Mrs. Irving B. Schuster Barbara & Sidney Hymson Drs. Sharon & Lee Shai Sponsor ($250-$499) Barry & Shevvy Baker Marcia P. Schuster Ali Ignatow Weissbach In Memory of Phyllis Adams R. Gregory Belak & Beverly Aron Schwartz Ed & Ellen Jacobs Carol & Jacob Wishnia Shellie Benovitz Howard Belak Marsha & Richard Segal Joan & Mark Judah Dr. & Mrs. Richard Wolf Bonnie Bizer Dr. Jerry & Maxine Bizer Judie & Erwin Sherman Helene Katz Betty Younger Arun K. Gadre, M.D. & James & Lisa Bornstein Carol M. Snyder Shannon Kederis Swarupa A. Gadre, M.D. Dr. R. Jeffrey and Diana P. Robert E. Steinman Margot & David Kling Other Gus Goldsmith Brown Barry Stoler, M.D. Edward Kozlove Mr. & Mrs. Sidney Bederman Dr. & Mrs. David H. Jeffrey & Susan Callen Stephen & Robin Stratton Sylvia Kozlove Ken & Judy Berzof Goldstein Anita Chambers William J. & Guy Eula Rand & Michael Kruger Jeanette Bornstein Janet & Jonathan Hodes Paula Cohn Thompson Marsha Layman Al & Linda Borowick Jay & Karen Klempner - In Esther N. David Judy & Bob Tiell Arnold J. Levin Robin Burnham honor of Shiela Wallace Mrs. Armand Essig Hope & Richard Trebilcock Edward C. List Fran Englander Joe and Lois Fineman Karen & Jay Waldman Josephine R. Loeb Dr. Lee and Lois Epstein Donor ($100-$249) Jeffrey and Robyn Frank Leonard Wexler Betty & Julius Loeser Evelyn & Sidney Figa Karen Abrams & Jeff Glazer Dr. & Mrs. Gary Fuchs Jerry Wurmser Dr. & Mrs. Ivan Marks Lorna and Leon Figa Jerry & Madeline Abramson Bruce Gaddie Dr. Kenneth and Shelly Thelma Marx Betty Fleischaker Marjorie Baker Dr. Richard & Pamela Gersh Zegart Renee Masterson Mr. & Mrs. Arnold Fox Mr. & Mrs. Lee Benovitz Dr. & Mrs. Lawrence Denise Zukof Isaac Maya Memory of Steven Lee Fox Marc & Shannon Charnas Gettleman Robyn & Mark Newstadt Barbara H. Franklin Lois Kohn-Claar & Gary Mr. & Mrs. Ed Goldberg Fair Share Supporter Sarah & Chuck O’Koon Arnie & Bette Friedman Claar Dr. & Mrs. Martyn Goldman ($36-$49) Mr. & Mrs. Walter Olson Bertha & Edward Garber Marie Hertzman Cochran Jane Goldstein Mrs. John Abramson Armand & Miriam Ostroff Joel & Lori Garmon Dr. Michael H. Covitt Maxine Goldstein Ace Loan & Sporting Goods Jennifer Payton Amy & Lance Gilbert Micah Daniels & Matthew Marcia and Donald Gordon Lilo Auslander Emily Podgursky Dr. & Mrs. Gerard Gold Golden Sara Gould & Larry Bass Gail R. Becker Janet Rockafellar Melvin & Esther Goldfarb Bernard Faller Mr. & Mrs. Gary Gusoff Claus & Joy Behr Murray & Florence Rose Sharon & Tommy Glogower John & Mitzie Faurest Sandy & Mark Hammond Harriett & Max Behr Sue Rosen Anita & Al Goldin Jon L. Fleischaker Sonia G. Hess Frieda Berlin Bettye & Sam Rosenberg Irvin Goldstein Annette & Harry Geller Marjory Horwitz Drs. Karen and Steven Siddy Rosenberg Naomi & Allan Handmaker Sheldon & Nancy Gilman Dennis J. & Judith R. Bloom David & Margaret Rosenthal Louis Helman Dr. & Mrs. Lawrence Hummel David & Sue Levy Bodine Dorothy Rouben Sam Hendrick Goldberg Dale & David Hyman Judith & Danny Boggs Clara Rowe Mr. & Mrs. A. Katcher Stuart & Linda Goldberg Interfaith Paths to Peace Mrs. Donald S. Bornstein Scherrill G. Russman Sherry & Buddy Kaufman Scott K. Goodman Arthur H. Isaacs, M.D. Sandy & Craig Bowen Chuck & Stephanie Beverly & Elias Klein Ed & Sharon Gould Lil Kittower Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence A. Sarasohn Vladimir Klopper Morris Kaplan Laura and Jon Klein Brody Burt Schack Mr. & Mrs. Fred Levin Cheryl & David Karp Seymour & Dorothy Krinsky Yosef P. Capland Louise T. Schulman Sonia & Ronald Levine Lowell & Martha Katz Bernard Leeds Keiley & Sharon Caster Frank J. Schwartz Lillian S. Levy Margie & Bob Kohn Barry Linker Rebecca Cohen Drs. Edwin & Marcia Segal Arthur Masler Helen Landau Stephen & Sandra Linker Gita Comer Shane & Howard Shaps Zehava T. Naamani Alan & Carol Leibson Renee Loeb Helane & David Cooper Mr. & Mrs. Don Shavinsky Mr. & Mrs. Paul Ratner Bill & Judy Levy Cantor Lipp & Rabbi Mrs. Myles H. Davidson Terrie Sherman Nira & Yair Riback Paul & Herlene Margulis Metzger Melvin Davis John L. Silletto Maggie Wise Riley Vicki & Mario Maya Lois Marcus Leah & Herb Dickstein Earl Simon Dr. & Mrs. Raymond Russman Yael & Zack Melzer Judith Marks David & Paulette Dubofsky Cheryl Sivak Anne Shapira Laura and Mark Rothstein Shelley & Barry Meyers Andrew Epstein Ruthie Smelson Steve Shlonsky Sonia B. Saag Anthony Minstein & Vycki Barbara Fabricant Irene N. Smith Roz Slyn Denise Schiller Goldenberg-Minstein Mr. & Mrs. Allan Fine Rabbi Hillel Smulowitz Howard & Sharon Stone Cathy & Lon Schuster Florence Morguelan Stanley & Mary Lee Fischer Sue & Tom Sobel Lore Strauss Ellen and Max Shapira Jacques C. Morris Elaine Frank Randy Spivak Rebecca Wall Judy & Harry Shapira Dr. & Mrs. Michael Richard & Marylin Frank Joan Stein Dr. Hershel Weinberg Sybil Silberman Needleman Dora Garber Linda & Sam Stein Irma Yoffe Dr. and Mrs. N. James Strull Carolyn Neustadt Scott & Laura Goldberg Larry and Rita Steinberg Jean S. Trager Carol & Howard O’Koon Steven Goldstein Mike and Becky Swansburg Leon & Helen Wahba Gary S. Pollock Dr. & Mrs. Richard Goldwin Zelda Tasman Elaine & Ron Weisberg Richard & Janet Rosenbaum Ella Goodman Cherie Hinerfeld Thoman Lotte W. Widerschein Ellen and Dr. Philip Madilyn Guss Sherrie & Stuart Urbach Renee & Marvin Yussman Rosenbloom Muriel Handmaker Dr. Lawrence Wasser & Ms. Ann & Nat Zimmerman Susan Rostov Candy and Larry Harrison Laura Melon

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Annual Campaign is up. Program uing services and programs and funds update participation is up. The JCC is bus- allocations to quality programs and other entities, Continued from page 1 Continued from page 10 tling with activity. The buzz is hugely … hard decisions have to be made on also inject humor into the dialog, result- positive. ish Community Relations Council and where you get the biggest bang for your ing in the lightening of a previously aus- • Our financial performance is very Hillel. buck.” tere meeting into a collective effort that close to what we expected. Details will The Planning and Allocations Com- While most local groups received less informs and benefits all. When planning be presented in our annual report af- mittee designated specific funding for than they did last year, local, regional, Federation Campaign events, we test the ter we close the books on fiscal 2013 the Jewish Community Relations Coun- national and international agencies re- bounds of prior thinking, often extend- later this fall, and the bottom line is cil and Hillel because the group sees ceived less, too. The allocation for the ing them to include all kinds of events, we have made great strides in revers- the two as critical services provided by Jewish Federations of North Ameri- ranging from Jews and Bourbon to Jews ing large annual deficits and are now the JCL and committee members felt ca’s (JFNA) Israel and overseas was and Guns to Jews and Comic Books. operating close to long-term financial strongly that JCRC and Hillel “are per- $110,000, down $8,000 from last year; We are in the business of experiences. sustainability. In a year or two we forming so well that we want to ensure and no money was allocated for mis- When you interact with the JCL, whether should be totally there. the momentum continues and they will sions. The Agency Alliance and the re- through programming or philanthropy, • Our professional team is built. While be there for Jewish college students” and gional Hillel Consortium also received you experience us, and through us, we we will continue to experience nor- advocates for the Jewish community, less and supplemental funding for the hope, the Jewish values and heritage we mal turnover, the leadership is in Klempner said. Jewish Council for Public Affairs, be- are seeking to impart. When you con- place, empowered, accountable and Through the Jewish Community Cen- yond what it receives from the Agency clude your experience with us, you don’t high-performing. New team members ter, the Jewish Federation of Louisville, Alliance, was cut. take home a mass-produced product, are selected based on their cultural the Jewish Foundation of Louisville, the The only allocation for a national or- you have your memories, your emotions, fit as well as their professional back- Jewish Community Relations Council, ganization that increased was the one and perhaps some inspiration to plan ground. We are the JCL. Anyone who Hillel and Community, the JCL provides for the Foundation for Jewish Camp, the next experience. This is our business wants to be part of our team is being many services to the community (see which provides scholarships to enable model, and all of our planning and im- provided an opportunity to join an or- story, page 10). It is also working hard children, including several from Louis- plementation over the past three years ganization receiving national recogni- to maximize other sources of revenue, ville, to attend Jewish overnight camps. has been completed with you, and your tion through both the Federation and including memberships, program fees, That allocation increased by $3,500. experiences, in mind. JCC movements, and is selected based sponsorships and grants, to reduce its A full list of allocations for the 2013-14 It’s a balancing act. Let’s face it – you on our assessment of their abilities to draw on community resources. fiscal year can be found in the chart on are demanding customers. You want the meet very high expectations. “What the public needs to know with this page. best for your children, your parents and • Thanks to our dedicated volunteers, discussions held at the Planning and “We had nearly $130,000 less to allo- yourselves. You want a facility that’s wel- our standing committees are all func- Allocations Committee,” Klempner cate this year than last,” Klempner said. coming. You want the knowledge that tioning with chairs who understand explained, “is that the JCL is no more “We paid close attention to what’s going your financial support is stewarded with our vision and are helping us achieve important nor less important than any- on in Louisville. There are some good the highest accountability to ensure we it. Our Program Cabinet has reviewed body else asking for money. They are programs and services we want to con- positively impact the lives of as many as our benchmarking results and estab- asked the same hard questions everyone tinue to fund, and we felt that a reduc- possible. And you want to know we are lished objectives for this coming fiscal else is asked. … The Annual Campaign tion in overseas support was warranted. fiscally sound, so that we will be able to year. Our Financial Resource Devel- is not the JCL campaign and the JCL “Just because a program, entity or ser- continue operating our agency for gen- opment Committee has worked with cannot expect to come each year and ask vice had their funding reduced doesn’t erations to come. us to formulate philanthropic strat- for more money.” mean the committee felt it wasn’t good. We want all that, too, and delivering egies covering Annual Campaign, We believe all programs and entities are it all means constant adjustment. Are planned giving, grants, sponsorships JFCS doing a good job,” he continued, “but we delivering it for you? In the next few and other fundraising events. With fewer dollars available to allo- when you don’t have the money to allo- months, we will be asking you through With the proper staffing model and cate, Klempner said, “almost everybody cate hard decisions must be made.” an online survey. We need your email ad- the results they continue to deliver ev- received less except Jewish Family and The community needs to realize, dress to do this, so please note the data ery day, we can now turn our attention Career Services. They received the same Klempner added, that “the Campaign is collection effort we have underway to to even larger aspirational objectives – as last year,” he stated, “because they not an entitlement.” validate existing emails and collect new strengthening Louisville’s Jewish eco- help in all the areas that are the priori- A stronger Federation Campaign in ones. Data-driven decisions are the best system – our congregations, schools and ties that govern the Planning and Alloca- 2014 can ensure that next year more kind, and we are constantly working to other agencies, through additional col- tions Committee. They are also the most money will be available and the commit- improve our data and our decisions. laborative efforts, both within our com- susceptible to the drastic reduction of tee will be able to increase funding for Meanwhile, as we wrap up this fiscal munity and with Louisville’s broader grants from the sequestration.” worthy services and programs. year, I’d like to give you some data to community. JFCS serves people in every age group help you make your own informed de- Keep watching this space – there are across the entire Jewish community, Final Thoughts cisions: more great things to come. he pointed out, and “its services meet “We had a great committee with phe- • The community is responding to our community needs that are continuing nomenal participation,” Klempner con- efforts. Membership is up. Federation to grow because of cuts to the economic cluded. “The members were involved, safety net. JFCS provides services to asked thoughtful questions and had un- those who are in crisis and those who inhibited discussions. are hungry.” “It truly was amazing how close ev- erybody was when asked to put down ENDOW KENTUCKY Overseas individual allocations,” he observed. “Obviously when you have less money “When we compared our recommenda- to allocate,” Klempner continued, “and tions, everybody ended up pretty much PROGRAM your purpose is still to provide contin- on the same page.” The research initiative will be BENEFITS DONORS day school launched within the next several weeks, Continued from page 5 and the group is committed to getting widespread input from the community. and advocacy. She added: “When the “It’s imperative that we receive opinions Louisville community is poised to take from as many members as possible, so NOW IS THE TIME TO ACT. the next step, the Network looks forward we have an accurate picture of the pro- to supporting this exciting venture so ject’s viability,” Goodman said. that it will thrive and succeed.” The study will take the form of par- lor meetings and phone and written Help the Jewish community while receiving both a federal tax surveys. The group hopes that all com- deduction and a credit on your Kentucky taxes for a charitable munity members participate fully when asked. contribution through the Endow Kentucky Tax Credit program. Anyone interested in more informa- tion about the study is encouraged to e- When you choose to participate in Endow Kentucky, the income mail LouisvilleSchechterStudy@yahoo. com or contact Sarah Farmer at 614- from your gift will benefit the Jewish Community of Louisville in 5167. perpetuity, but the tax credit is only available for a short time. Shalom Tower Waiting DEADLINE June 30 or when remaining funds for the current fiscal List Now Has 9-12 year is distributed to qualified donors. Contact the Jewish Foun- Month Wait for Vacancy dation of Louisville before submission as forms are required. For further information, please call Diane Reece or Sue Claypoole at 454-7795. For more information or to donate through the Endow Kentucky Program, contact Stew Bromberg at the JCL, [email protected] or 502-238-2755. 3650 Dutchmans Ln., Louisville, KY 40205 (502) 454-7795 June 28, 2013  20 TAMMUZ 5773  Community 13 the community to learn about the His- tails. Summertime is planning time tory of Bourbon in Jewish Louisville at Summertime is not a time to sit back the new Heaven Hill Visitor’s Center to be and reflect. It is a time to plan a won- by Stew Bromberg, We look forward to sharing more about located on Main Street. As our kick off derful year full of events, programs, Vice President and CDO, her many accomplishments as the event for the Uniquely Jewish Event Series, this services and recognition opportunities. gets closer. promises to be a spectacular event and It is a time to build excitement and ex- Jewish Federation of Louisville We ask our Lion of Judah and Pome- will be presented on a limited space, first pectations. granate donors to hold Tuesday, Novem- come, first served basis. Please watch Together we do extraordinary things. ummertime. ber 19, for a special event we’re planning Community for more details. Please join us as we build the future of When I started working in the now. More details coming soon. We have other Uniquely Jewish Event the Louisville Jewish community. Jewish community 20 plus years Sometime in November or December Series events in the works, but I will tell S ago I remember everyone telling (date TBD) we look forward to inviting about those events as we finalize the de- me that ‘things’ are quiet during the summer and it is the time for us to catch up. I’m still waiting for that quiet sum- excellence ing, too, Denelle noted. Members have ment to improve, and they should expect mer! Continued from page 1 a greater appreciation for Jewish values, the total transformation process to take The 2013 Federation Campaign fin- feel more connected and have a greater up to five years. ished strong as we raised over $2.1 mil- pating in the program. understanding of Israel. Specific goals for the new fiscal year lion to support the essential programs Your feedback is critical to the JCC, The improvement the Louisville JCC are being developed now. The JCC will and services our agencies provide to the and the staff is grateful to all who par- has shown, Denelle concluded, demon- participate in the benchmarking pro- community. This represents a 9 percent ticipated in the survey last fall that was strates a commitment to take the bench- cess again next fall. The staff encour- increase over the 2012 Federation Cam- used to generate this year’s results. marking seriously and to strive to make ages everyone to take the surveys so the paign. One of the most important facts A consultant, provided by JCCA, also the Center the best agency it can be. Go- agency can listen to your opinions and about this campaign is that we have 199 works with each participating commu- ing forward, she said, the Board and ad- respond to your suggestions. new donors who collectively contributed nity to ensure that the JCC’s professional ministration must continue its commit- $239,000 to show their support and ex- staff and Board understand the results press their confidence in the decisions and to help develop meaningful next Hodes host thank-you event for Campaign volunteers we are making and the populations we steps based on the data. are serving. (See Planning and Alloca- Dori Denelle is Louisville’s JCCA On Monday, June 17, Janet and Jonathan Hodes tions story, page 1.) consultant, and this is the second year opened their home to the community and hosted But let’s get back to summer. Sum- this community has participated in the a thank you event for 2013 Federation Campaign mertime is a different time. Our Fed- program. Denelle was in Louisville to volunteers. Campaign Chair Karen Abrams eration Campaign is over; most of our present the results at the April 29 Board thanked everyone for their help and announced events have been wrapped up until next meeting. that Doug Gordon will chair the 2014 Campaign. season, and now is the time to reflect on The core businesses on which all JCCs our successes. are evaluated are Camp, Early Child- Really?? Who has time to reflect? Now hood Education and Fitness. Denelle is the time to develop and add the details said JCCA is considering including a to everything we have planned for the fourth core business, fundraising, in its community for the coming year. And let benchmarking process in the future. Doug Gordon and Janet and Jonathan me tell you, we have quite a year in store Louisville’s JCC showed an increase Hodes for the Louisville Jewish community. in the number of people who rate the fit- Let me begin by sharing a few important ness staff as outstanding and noted that dates with you. the number of group exercise and per- Above, Lion Event Chair On Sunday, July 14, we will be offer- sonal training sessions doubled over the Janet Hodes, Campaign ing an appropriate and timely “Day at year, putting Louisville at the top prof- Chair Karen Abrams the Range” event where participants will itability level in its peer group this year. and Super Sunday Chair have a chance to ‘trap shoot’, schmooze, User ratings of the Early Childhood Sarah Harlan. Far left, JFCS Executive eat (after all, this is a Jewish event) and Education staff also rose, Denelle re- Director Judy Freundlich have the opportunity to interact with ported, reflecting the facts that Louis- Tiell. a local community member, Keren ville created a task force of experts in the Left, Uniquely Jewish Benabou, who served in the Israeli mil- early childhood field to address a variety Event Chair and YAD Partnership 2Gether Chairs Jon and Chair-Elect Ben Vaughan itary. of issues including providing staff with Laura Klein photos by logan riely The excitement ignites again in Octo- more in-service training. ber with our King David Society (KDS) The Discover CATCH curriculum is event on October 8. Details of this event currently being implemented (see story to follow. from the May 24 edition of Community, On Thursday, October 17, we officially available at www.jewishlouisville.org). kick off the 2014 Federation Campaign “We are committed to offering a high season with special guest speaker Rae quality preschool program that will help Ringel. Ringel, a leadership trainer with provide a unique experience for our chil- an expertise in transforming profes- dren and families,” said JCC COO Sara sional performance, will motivate and Wagner. “We are so grateful to the fam- excite us with her experience and wis- ily of Jay Levine (z”l) for making this dom. A former director of professional possible.” and volunteer development at The Jew- Louisville, Denelle explained, did well The research initiative will be ish Federations of North America, Rin- in profitability and Jewish impact, its launched within the next several weeks, gel now presides over the Ringel Group, business model and revenue are stable and the group is committed to getting with clientele including Fortune 500 and it is doing well in the areas of liquid- widespread input from the community. companies, nonprofits and government ity and sustainability. Of particular note, “It’s imperative that we receive opinions agencies. Denelle said, is the addition of a grant from as many members as possible, so On Sunday, November 3, , we invite writer who has brought new revenue to we have an accurate picture of the pro-our major donors (those who contribute the organization, enabling it to add ame- ject’s viability,” Goodman said. $5,000 or more to our annual campaign) nities like the popular Sportwall and ad- The study will take the form of par-to join us for a special elegant Cham- ditional transportation for seniors. lor meetings and phone and written pagne Brunch with our very special Denelle also reported that Louisville surveys. The group hopes that all com-guest, Dottie Bennett. Among her many showed improvement across the board munity members participate fully when accomplishments, which we will share over its results the prior year; and that asked. with you soon, Bennett has chaired reflects a real commitment to the bench- Anyone interested in more informa-Project Interchange, an Institute of the marking process. While most JCC’s tion about the study is encouraged to e-American Jewish Committee that sends show some improvement in some areas, mail [email protected] non-Jews to Israel for educa- very few show improvement in every com or contact Sarah Farmer at 614-tional purposes, including members of area. While the improvement Louisville 5167. Congress, governors and others. has made is good, there is a lot more that She is a 2004 presidential appointee can be done in many areas. to the United States Holocaust Memo- The many changes the JCC has imple- Shalom Tower Waiting rial Museum Council where she chaired mented over the past year are reflected List Now Has 9-12 the Collections and Artifacts Committee in the positive way staff and members and now chairs the Education Com- are talking about the agency. She en- Month Wait for Vacancy mittee. Bennett is also a member of the couraged board members and staff to For further information, please call Jewish Funders Network, and has also continue telling the JCC’s story and to be Diane Reece or Sue Claypoole at 454-7795. served as a Board member of the Harold ambassadors in the community. Rosenthal Fellowship in International More people came into the JCC for Relations. tours this year than last. Denelle spent With the Jewish Federation of Greater part of her time working with the mem- Washington, Bennett has worked with bership department, helping them hone 3650 Dutchmans Ln., Louisville, KY 40205 Planning and Allocations and serves as their skills. (502) 454-7795 co-chair of Outreach and Engagement. The JCC’s Jewish impact is improv- 14 Community  June 28, 2013  20 TAMMUZ 5773 Ben Koby participated in the March of the Living Continued from page 1 by Shiela Steinman Wallace, Editor Of the three camps he visited – Tre- was a two faced flat plaque made out of blinka, Auschwitz/Birkenau and Ma- bronze. On one side there were images the years pass and the gen- jdanek – Koby said the most powerful of those who had suffered, those who eration that lived through was Treblinka. Treblinka “had been were defeated and those who had not the Holocaust dwindles, destroyed by the S.S. at the end of the stood up. On the opposite side, there As the Jewish community is war,” he said, and “instead of a camp, was an impression of heroism – those faced with the challenge of keeping the there now stands a monument to those in the ghetto who had stood fast and re- memories alive in a meaningful way so who perished in the Holocaust.” sisted their impending doom with all the its lessons of diversity and tolerance re- That monument is a sea of 17,000 strength of their bodies. main vibrant and relevant to the next gravestones – each bearing the name of “I’ve always been a person who is af- generation and “never again” does not an entire Jewish community destroyed fected very strongly by stories of hero- become an empty phrase. by the Nazis. “This site was the most ism and martyrdom,” he said. “Needless One of the most effective, intense and powerful for me simply because it was to say, the Warsaw Ghetto uprising was visible Holocaust education programs is less in your face,” he continued, “and al- very powerful story for me.” the March of the Living, which brings lowed for more contemplation … of the Leaving Poland and its many remind- teens from around the world to the cruelty and horror that happened there. ers of the Holocaust, the March of the death camps and other sites in Poland, “The field was massive,” he added, Living participants traveled to Israel to including a stop at Auschwitz/Birkenau “so big that at points you could barely the modern, living Jewish State. on Yom HaShoah, Holocaust Remem- see the end of it. And each one of those “When we first landed, it almost came brance Day, and then on to Israel where stones, packed relatively closely together, as a shock that all the signs were in He- they join in the Yom HaAtzmaut, Israel represented some town or village whose brew,” Koby said. “We immediately be- Independence Day, celebrations. inhabitants’ lives, and by extension, the gan our tour traveling to Masada and This year, Louisvillian Ben Koby was town itself’s live, had been obliterated.” the Dead Sea. one of the participants in the March of For the March of the Living itself, “One of the most impressive aspects the Living. participants walked from the gates of of Israel for me was the landscape,” he “The camps themselves were rather Auschwitz to Birkenau, reaffirming life said. “The beautiful rolling hills, the des- overwhelming,” Koby said, “to the point on a march that during the Holocaust ert, and even the architecture all stood where I almost lost my sense of feeling. meant certain death. out.” They caused me to become numb just “We saw people from all corners of The group joined the Israelis in cele- from overstimulation.” the world who had come to show sup- brating Yom HaAtzmaut. “It was a crazy port and participate on this march – experience,” he said. “There were people approximately 12,000 total,” Koby said. running around spraying everyone with “There were people from Mexico, Pan- shaving cream and silly string. It was ama, Brazil, South Africa, France, En- an all-around festive atmosphere and gland, even some from Taiwan. It was I’m glad I got to enjoy it.” As an added definitely a wonderful experience just to bonus, Yom HaAtzmaut was also Koby’s see all these people from all walks of life birthday. and to meet them.” The group did a lot of touring in Je- In Poland, the group also visited the rusalem over several days. “One of the remains of the Warsaw Ghetto. “There neatest things we did,” he said, “was were monuments to the leaders and to touring the tunnels under the Kotel the fighters who had so bravely stood up which delved deep into the original part in the face of death, delivering the ever- of the temple. lasting message that they were indeed “We learned that Jerusalem is a city human,” Koby stated. that has constantly been built on top of Jake Lowencamp and Moselle Yulish, both from Cleve- “For me, there was one monument itself. Only 10 feet underground lies an land, with Ben Koby that really stood out,” he continued. “It entire city constructed during the Ro- man occupation, and under that lie even older parts from history.” Koby, who de- scribes himself as “a history guy,” was fascinated to find “how everything was there from all time periods.” Koby and his friends experienced a different kind of lifestyle when they spent a few days in a kibbutz near Beit Shean. He found it interesting to see how “they lived in a community that was very supportive and very collective as opposed to the normal American so- ciety, which is more everyone for them- selves.” The participants also split up into small groups and enjoyed one night of home hospitality. Koby stayed with a family on a kibbutz. “They gave us a tour of the facility,” he said. “It was def- initely a neat place. They had a dairy on site and we got to see them milking the cows, definitely something you don’t see The March of the Living see march page 15 www.jewishlouisville.org

Inside JCC Summer Camp is off to a great start and a huge number are already leveling up in their swim lessons! PAGE 2 CenterPiece■ 20 Tamuz, 5773 June 28, 2013 Summer means busy fun at the JCC JCC Gators’ by Niki King team, her other schedule two children swim f you’ve been by the Jewish Com- independently. She The JCC is the proud home of the JCC Gators munity Center lately, you probably finds a comfortable Swim Team. When the Gators have home couldn’t help but notice it’s hopping spot to relax and meets, an additional 100-300 athletes I busy. watch them. compete at the JCC, which can create parking Summer fun has kicked into high “They’re always issues. The JCC is exploring options on how gear, with pool time and summer camps asking if we can best to handle overflow parking and will reaching their peak seasons, roughly go to the pool,” she announce plans via email and throughout the June through August. said. building. Teams will arrive at the JCC as early More summer memberships were They’ve made as 4 p.m. on July 1 and 3 p.m. on July 10. We sold this year than last year. The swim lots of friends and appreciate your patience as we host these team, which has about 115 kids, is the the staff and life- meets for the Gators. biggest it’s ever been. And this year is guards know them the largest year ever for summer camps well, she said, Gators Swim Meet Schedule: with more than 525 kids registered for which makes for a July 1...... Woods of St. Thomas camps that range in topic from Legos friendly, safe envi- at the JCC and dance to creative writing and sail- ronment. The pool July 8...... LSA Qualifying Meet (11+) ing. facilities are big at Forest Springs Suzy Hillebrand, membership direc- enough that the July 10...... LSA Qualifying Meet tor, said this time of year, it’s all about whole family can at the JCC the pools. find things to do, The Seng Jewelers Wading Pool is always a busy place to be this summer. It is en- July 14...... Championship Meet People are drawn to “our excellent but small enough joyed by both families and the JCC Summer Camp all season long. at UofL and attentive aquatic staff,” she said. that she can keep “Exposure to the swim program makes close watch over her kids, she said. Plus, she enrolled her six-year-old daughter Gators Dive Meet Schedule: them want to come back and enjoy our she knows they’re staying active and get- Alara Keeton in the full-day summer July 2...... Douglas Hills & Woods of facilities.” ting lots of exercise and fresh air. camp for the month of June. Alara has St. Thomas That’s true for Benedicte and Matt “It’s been such a great place for them been trying to take her swimming abili- at Woods of St. Thomas Partin, who have a family member- to spend their summer,” she said. ties to the next level, Keeton said. July 7...... Championship Meet ship for themselves and their children: The pools are busiest for several So far, Alara is loving camp, particu- at Plainview 12-year-old Eli and eight-year-old trip- hours in the morning and from 12:30 larly the pool time, new friends and her lets Josie, Nick and Charlie. to 2:30 p.m., when kids enrolled in sum- camp counselors, Keeton said. Benedicte Partin said she’s at the JCC mer camps are swimming. “She literally tells us not to pick her Go pool about five days a week. While two Burcum Keeton said the opportunity up before 6 p.m.,” Keeton said. “We of her children participate in the swim for daily swimming was a major reason knew we’d be happy.” Gators! Old Fashioned Fourth of July By Ben Goldenberg everyone can get in on the fun.” Of course the Dive in Diner will be Get ready for some grand celebration available for lunch and dinner, but to this 4th of July at the JCC. Inspired by say a special thank you to our members, the parties the JCC threw when she was we will have two options for poolside growing up here, Membership Director delivery from Noon until 3 p.m. Op- Suzy Hillebrand is proud to be bringing tion 1 will be Chicken Nuggets, grapes, back the fun this year. chips, juice and a sugar cookie. Option 2 “I always remember the great times is Mac and Cheese, carrots, chips, juice we had as children during the 4th of and a chocolate chip cookie. Both op- July parties at the JCC,” says Hille- tions cost $6 and can be paid for with brand. “I wanted to recreate that for the cash or charge to account. You can also next generation of JCC members.” bring a picnic to enjoy in the Family And thus the party was born. The Park. There will also be free sno-cones, outdoor pools will open at 9:30 a.m. but popcorn and tattoos in the afternoon. the fun gets started at 11 a.m. when a “We are hoping a lot of people turn DJ from Spin-A-Round Sound will play out so we can bring back this great tunes poolside. The music will continue tradition at the JCC,” said Hillebrand. for the rest of the day with plenty of “Growing up it was always a highlight room to dance. of the summer and I can’t wait to intro- Starting at 11:50 a.m. there will be duce it to a whole new generation of JCC raft races in the family pool each hour families.” for different age groups. Bring your The JCC will observe normal holiday own rafts and compete to see who is the hours. The building will open at 7 a.m. fastest. There will be prizes for the win- and close at 7 p.m. ners. The biggest cel- ebration of all will surely be the Big Splash Contest at 2 p.m. in the Diving Well. “It was always a lot of fun to watch our parents and friends cannonball into the pool while sitting on the edge, avoiding the splash and cheering them on. We are going to open the format so 2 CenterPiece  June 28, 2013  20 Tamuz, 5773 Great first couple of weeks at JCC Summer Camp

It has only been two weeks, but JCC Pirates invaded week Two. Since Summer Camp is off to an amazing Wednesday was “Dress Like a Pirate start. Campers are enjoying the pool Day,” many activities were themed and learning to swim. An amazing 54 around the scurvy seadogs. Campers have already advanced a level in the went on treasure hunts, made pirate Lenny Krayzelburg Swim Academy. beards, made catapults and even tried Week One centered around getting to float our own pirate ships. to know all of our new friends. Camp- The fun will continue all summer ers were introduced to Shabbat in the long. A number of the camps are full, Lobby with Rachel Lipkin and learned but there are a few openings. Visit about Israeli culture from our Israeli www.JCCLouisvilleCamp.org for more Shlicha, Dikla. details.

JCC Camp Reunion planned Remember singing “Little Buny Foo the JCC. Enjoy swimming in the pool Foo,” “Way Up in the Sky,” “Rise & with family and friends and a song ses- Shine,” “Catalina Natalina,” and “We sion. The event is open to everyone who Welcome You to Ricoree?” attended or worked at a JCC of Louis- Senior Director of Youth and Camps, ville Summer Camp. Julie Hollander and former Summer The event costs $5 for adults and chil- Camp Director in the 1970’s-80’s, Jaye dren are free. Register by July 22 by call- Sparber Bittner, are planning a Camp ing 459-0660 or emailing jhollander@ Reunion for all former campers and jewishlouisville.org. We are also collect- staff. The reunion will be held on Sun- ing old camp photos and encourage you day, July 28 from 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. at to wear your old camp shirts. June 28, 2013  20 Tamuz, 5773  CenterPiece 3 Extended Bend and Snap for fun with Education Classes Legally Blonde The Musical

CenterStage at the Jewish Commu- extravaganza, “Whipped into Shape.” coming in nity Center kicks off its 2013-14 season Legally Blonde opened on Broadway with sass and class, bringing the rol- in 2007 and its subsequent London pro- licking Tony Award-nominated musical duction received the Laurence Olivier the fall Legally Blonde to the Linker Auditorium Award for Best New Musical. stage, July 11-21. The musical is pre- Directed by CenterStage Artistic Di- Studies show that lifelong learning sented by J Michael’s Salon and Spa and rector John Leffert, with musical direc- keeps us healthy, physically and men- Physician’s Center for Beauty. tion by Austin Clark and choreography tally. So learn something new, some- The show has music and lyrics by by Frank Goodloe III, Legally Blonde thing you’ve always wanted to do. The Laurence O’Keefe and Nell Benjamin features Kate E. Reedy (Narrator of last JCC is here to help you. with book by Heather Hach, and is season’s Joseph and the Amazing Techni- The JCC is currently developing four based on the novel by Amanda Brown color Dreamcoat) as Elle Woods, Mitch fun, new adult education classes for the and the 2001 film of the same name. It Donahue as Emmett Forrest, Lauren fall. All the classes will be geared to- follows the escapades of Elle Woods, a LeBlanc as Paulette, R. Wayne Hogue ward beginners, with no experience re- sorority girl who pursues her ex-boy- Jr. as Warner Huntington III, Meaghan quired and are offered at a reduced fee friend to Harvard Law School, enrolls Heit as Vivienne Kensington, Center- More Information for members. and then teaches that venerable in- Stage favorite Lauren McCombs as With classes ranging from painting stitution a few legal fine points of her Brooke Wyndham and Artistic Director Bend and Snap Preview Party and dancing to language and acting, own. Jam-packed with moments both of Pandora Productions Michael Drury Wed., July 10...... 6 p.m. everyone can find a form of expression hilarious and heartwarming, the show as Professor Callahan. Open Bar and Hors D’oeuvers with prizes to learn anew or improve their existing features almost two dozen songs and Leffert notes, “It has been exciting to for Best Dressed and Bend and Snap skills. Plus, it’s always better to learn dance numbers, including crowd favor- work with this amazingly talented cast, Contest. Also includes exclusive preview with others who share your interest. ites “Bend and Snap” and the jump rope where more than half are making their performance of Legally Blonde. New fall classes include: CenterStage debuts. The audience is go- • Modern Conversational Hebrew ing to adore this show which is sheer Show Dates & Times Presented by Jake Latts and CenterStage Language Classes: Learn to speak energy from start to finish.” Thurs., July 11...... 7:30 p.m. modern, conversational Hebrew in CenterStage will launch the new sea- Sat., July 13...... 7:30 p.m. a social atmosphere. Learn Hebrew son with a party and preview of Legally Sun., July 14...... 2 p.m. naturally by starting with familiar Blonde at the JCC on Wed., July 10 be- Sun., July 14...... 7 p.m. objects to develop vocabulary. Classes ginning at 6 p.m. with a cocktail hour Mon., July 15...... 7:30 p.m. will be taught by a native Hebrew featutring an open bar, hors d’oeuvres, Thurs., July 18...... 7:30 p.m. speaker and are ideal if you want to a best dressed contest, prizes and more. Sat., July 20...... 7:30 p.m. learn to talk with Israeli friends or Seeking the Talents of Tomorrow Attendees are invited to watch the final Sun., April 21...... 2 p.m. family, if you’re planning a trip to the dress rehearsal beginning at 7 p.m., and Sun., April 21...... 7 p.m. Holy Land or simply interested in this at 9 p.m. there will be a cast meet and beautiful language. greet, highlighted by a “Bend and Snap” Tickets • Acting for Adults: Do you love the- contest. Tickets for the preview and For tickets, visit www.CenterStageJCC.org atre? Do youL loveou tois singvil lande’s dance? party are $30. Call 502-459-0660 or visit or call 502-459-0660. Tickets cost $18 in Enrich your life as you learn what it www.CenterStageJCC.org for reserva- advance or $20 at the door. feels like to step into the spotlight. tions and tickets. This class is designed to teach the Register your fundamentals of the craft of acting in act by an open and safe environment. The class will highlight quick and power- August 15! ful ways to make your performance more natural and spontaneous through monologues, scenes, move- July 11 - ment and song. July 21 • Introduction to Silk Painting: Create the kind of beautiful window drapes or silk scarves you’ve always OPEN AUDITIONS admired for yourself or for others as August 25 • 3:30 p.m. gifts. Through exercises and demon- strations, you’ll learn the process August 25 of hand-crafting your own original FINAL SHOWCASE LIVE silk. Participants will complete two September 8 • 2 p.m. silk painting pieces, ready to wear or hang on the wall. October 24 - • Ballroom Dancing: You’ ll never Register Today have to avoid the dance floor again. CenterStageJCC.org/talent November 10 Learn the steps, techniques and style of modern ballroom dancing in a fun, 502-238-2763 social environment. Proceeds to benefit CenterStage Acting Out For more information or to express interest contact Slava Nelson, Senior January 9 - Adult Program Director, at 238-2743 or January 19 [email protected].

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Order your 13/14 SEASON Season March 20 - Sunday, June 30 April 6 JCC Children’s Lounge • 10-11 a.m. • Fee: $5 Tickets Featured Book: The Littlest Pair Join us for a book reading. Afterwards we will be making a bird feeder. Today May 8 - For mor information, contact Jennifer Tuvlin at May 18 459-0660 or [email protected] 238-2763. 4 CenterPiece  June 28, 2013  20 Tamuz, 5773 Senior calendar New fitness coaches June 28 July 21 Redt Yiddish with Al Goldin, Noon Lunch & Show-Legally Blonde-The Musical, 12:15 p.m. Lunch, 2 p.m. help members work out July 2 show Movie & Popcorn, 11 a.m. “Harvard’s beloved blond takes the stage by Niki King allowed him to by pink storm in this fun, upbeat musical You may have seen some friendly new help people. He’s Join us as we celebrate July 4th with the about self-discovery.” faces around the JCC’s gym. Three new majoring in com- movie Yankee Doodle Dandy starring James part-time fitness coaches were recently munications now, Cagney, Joan Leslie, Walter Huston & We will first have a delicious lunch pre- hired. Their job includes keeping the fit- but isn’t sure yet Rosemary DeCamp. Cagney won an Oscar ness area tidy, making sure weights are what he’d like to for his portrayal of George M. Cohan. pared by Gerry Burns followed by the mati- nee performance. put back properly, showing people how do once he gradu- to use the equipment and helping peo- ates. We will celebrate birthdays and anniversa- ple when they need it. If you need help He grew up in ries. Cost of lunch : $15/JCCM & ASCM. Cost with anything, just ask them. the Highlands and of ticket subsidized by the Kentucky Arts had driven by the Council. July 9 Kyle Whitlock JCC but had never Sam White Bingo, 12:45 p.m. Kyle Whitlock, 21, started his new job been in it until re- Make your reservations and payment by this month, but has been around the cently. He said his initial impressions Friday, July 5. JCC for far longer. He’s had a member- have been nothing but positive. He likes July 15 ship through his family since the early the tight-knit atmosphere and the fact Gourmet Dining Club, 5:30 p.m. July 23 2000’s and he previously worked for sev- that so many folks know each other. Chorus & Sing-along, 12:45 p.m. eral years in the daycare, gym and as “It’s been awesome so far,” he said. Join us at Bonefish Grill on Hurstbourne a scorekeeper for baseball and softball Parkway. Cost of transportation: $6/M, games. Kendrick Whelan $8/NM. July 25 He’s also a lifetime athlete. He’s played Kendrick Whelan, 32, has worked Day Trip to Mayerson JCC in baseball since he a few shifts now. He said he’s always Cincinnati, 9 a.m. was four years old wanted to be a personal trainer or nu- and is now on the tritionist and thought his job would be The Mayerson JCC Senior Center team at Spalding “a step in the right direction.” has invited us to attend their Annual University, where He said he’s always been pretty ac- Technology Fair and Appreciation he’s majoring in tive and stayed in shape, but earlier Celebration. The Fair will feature vendor business and ac- this year he and a friend participated representatives demonstrating and dis- counting. After in a two-month body transformation cussing many latest products and ser- graduation, he at a local gym. The goal was to be the vices. hopes to become a team which lost the highest percentage July 16 stock broker or go of body fat. He Seniors Retirees Meeting, 12:45 After the Technology Fair, there will be an into sports law or said he dropped p.m. Appreciation Celebration featuring a deli- be a sports agent. Kyle Whitlock six percent the cious sit-down luncheon. Before college, he first month with played baseball for Trinity High School. high-intensity Father Joe Graffis, Pastor of St. Edwards He said he started seriously working out training and Church in J’Town will be the speaker. He Cost of transportation: $10. Reservation deadline Friday, July 12th. when he was about 14 years old. watching his diet is a participant for The Moral Side of the “I’ve always been surrounded by a little. His team News on WHAS and a board member of something sports related,” he said. won, but what the Crusade for Children. July 26 That background has prepared him he really gleaned Redt Yiddish, Noon well, he said, for his current position. from the expe- Refreshments will be served. “I’m familiar with almost everything rience was a re- everyone does in here,” he said of the fit- newed interest in Kendrick Whelan ness area. fitness, he said. He said he especially likes working When Whelan isn’t at the JCC, he’s with people and hopes they know they a server at the BBC on 3rd Street, and Learn 3D Knitting can always ask him for anything they likes to ride his bike and play guitar. He might need. also likes to fix cars, a hobby he picked techniques “If they need help, I’m here,” he said. up growing up in Meade County. He also spent three years in the Navy and Thursday, July 18 Sam White was stationed at Pearl Harbor. & Friday, July 19 Sam White, 20, also started this Before now, Whelan hadn’t experi- with month. Like Whitlock, he’s on Spal- enced the JCC but is impressed with Adrienne Sloane ding University’s baseball team and all the facilities here and especially the describes himself as “pretty athletic.” people. He played baseball and basketball for “It’s a lot more than I thought it was,” DeSales High School and loves playing he said. “The fun part has been meet- golf, working out and swimming at his ing all the people and of course the gym pool at home. part, I love.” Before his current job, he worked at The new fitness coaches will be avail- Joe’s Crab Shack and at University of able if you have any questions about Louisville baseball camps. He said the your workout whenever the JCC is open. fitness coach position appealed to him They are happy to help recommend a TRAIN LIKE A because it allowed him to be on his feet, fresh way to work out, offer a kind word CHAMPION drew from his fitness background and of encouragement or spot your lifts.

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He has been a member of the Jewish Lukens Insurance. Prior to that, he ran his Gordon and his wife, Karen, have two Ben Koby participated in the March of the LivingGordon Community of Louisville Board and its Ex- own agency, Douglas Gordon Insurance Ser- children, Evan and Brian. They are members Continued from page 1 ecutive Committee. He served as co-chair of vices, for a number of years. of Congregation Adath Jeshurun. was a two faced flat plaque made out of the Republic Bank Golf Challenge that was bronze. On one side there were images nating to worthwhile agencies,” he said, held Monday and is a major fundraiser for of those who had suffered, those who “and to realize that any excuse we use the JCC and Jewish Family & Career Ser- were defeated and those who had not not to give only hurts those agencies and vices. (See story, page 28.) stood up. On the opposite side, there those they serve.” Gordon co-chaired the Yachad Kadima was an impression of heroism – those Gordon is already working with effort that guided the merger between the in the ghetto who had stood fast and re-Bromberg on the Campaign plan. He Jewish Community Federation and the Cen- sisted their impending doom with all the has lots of ideas and is eager to do things ter to form the Jewish Community of Lou- strength of their bodies. effectively and efficiently. He is going to isville (JCL) and co-chaired the JCL Search “I’ve always been a person who is af-push hard to complete the Campaign Committee that hired Stu Silberman as its fected very strongly by stories of hero-quickly possibly by the end of the year. president and CEO. He figures he spent 15- ism and martyrdom,” he said. “Needless Gordon’s primary involvement has been 20 hours a week over several months helping to say, the Warsaw Ghetto uprising was with the JCC – indeed, he seems to have the fledgling organization find its footing. very powerful story for me.” been born into it. His grandfather, mother Prior to that, he served the JCC Board as Leaving Poland and its many remind-and aunt all served as presidents of the orga- vice president. ers of the Holocaust, the March of the nization, his father has taken an active role, In 2010, he received the Arthur S. Kling Living participants traveled to Israel to and he and his siblings learned leadership Award. the modern, living Jewish State. and social skills growing up at the Center. Gordon is now employed by Neace “When we first landed, it almost came as a shock that all the signs were in He- brew,” Koby said. “We immediately be- you stories in school, give you statistics gan our tour traveling to Masada and march and show you pictures, but those really Continued from page 14 the Dead Sea. cannot compare to seeing things in per- The Jewish Community of Louisville gratefully “One of the most impressive aspectsevery day. son. of Israel for me was the landscape,” he “It was also interesting to see the var- “You can see pictures of dead bodies,” acknowledges donations to the following said. “The beautiful rolling hills, the des-ious facilities they had on the kibbutz, he stated, “but it will not compare to see- ert, and even the architecture all stoodsuch as a day care and a building for ing a massive mountain of human ashes out.” older teens to hang out in,” he noted. “It with fragments of bone still visible in the JCC SECOND CENTURY FUNDS The group joined the Israelis in cele-was definitely a different culture than mound. It will not compare to a rose gar- brating Yom HaAtzmaut. “It was a crazywhat we are used to.” den, planted at one of the camps by the experience,” he said. “There were people One of Koby’s favorite experiences commander and fertilized with human AND OTHER ENDOWMENTS running around spraying everyone withwas shopping in the outdoor market in ashes, that still blooms today. It will not Ida and Bernhard Behr Holocaust Jewish Community Center Library shaving cream and silly string. It wasTel Aviv. “It felt like you were hundreds compare to a massive room flanked on Honor of the anniversary of EVIE AND CHUCK an all-around festive atmosphere andof years back,” he explained, “where ev- both sides by tons and I mean that liter- Memorial Education Fund I’m glad I got to enjoy it.” As an addederyone was a merchant and you bought ally tons of human hair. It really speaks Memory of AARON EIGER TOPCIK bonus, Yom HaAtzmaut was also Koby’syour food from the local vegetable or to you. And is something that you carry Memory of the MOTHER OF HARVEY ARFA Frankye & Harold Gordon birthday. fruit merchant, your fish from the lo- with you for the rest of your life.” Joy & Claus Behr Sandee & Lester Miller The group did a lot of touring in Je-cal fisherman, and even your spices you Koby looks forward to speaking about rusalem over several days. “One of thecould purchase there. It was a very neat his experience at school and in the com- Judith Bensinger Senior Adult Fund Jewish Film Festival neatest things we did,” he said, “wasatmosphere, and I wish that they had munity and he’s glad he had the oppor- Honor of the anniversary of WILMA AND Honor of the birthday of JANICE GLAUBINGER touring the tunnels under the Kotelsomething around those lines here.” tunity to participate in the March of the LOUIS LEVY Barry Landy which delved deep into the original part The group also visited Tel Aviv Univer- Living. Carl Bensinger Lois & Ivan Marks of the temple. sity, which Koby described as “a beau- “I would like to thank the Jewish Fed- “We learned that Jerusalem is a citytiful campus and a place where many eration for giving me the opportunity to Joseph Fink B.B.Y.O. Community Alanna Gilbert B’nai Tzedek Fund that has constantly been built on top ofof us, myself included, decided that we go on this wonderful trip,” he said, “and Service Scholarship Fund Honor of ALANNA GILBERT itself. Only 10 feet underground lies anwould like to spend a semester or two in I would like to encourage all future teens Honor of the awards received and graduation Sylvia Gilbert entire city constructed during the Ro-our future college studies.” who may be interested to definitely seize of SOPHIE RESKIN man occupation, and under that lie even While Koby was exposed to a number hold of this opportunity, grab it by the Barbara & Sidney Hymson Jason Gilbert B’nai Tzedek Fund older parts from history.” Koby, who de-of new experiences, he also found he horns and take the journey. You won’t Honor of JASON GILBERT scribes himself as “a history guy,” washad some commonalities with Israelis. regret it.” Sadye and Maurice Grossman Sylvia Gilbert fascinated to find “how everything was“On the outside, Israelis seemed some- Community Service Camp Fund there from all time periods.” what different, but on the inside, a lot of Honor of the marriage of the grandson of Rebecca Gilbert B’nai Tzedek Fund Koby and his friends experiencedthem were very similar. One of the Israe- JUDIE & ERWIN SHERMAN Honor of REBECCA GILBERT a different kind of lifestyle when theylis I talked to the most was our security Chavurat Sylvia Gilbert spent a few days in a kibbutz near Beitguard, Marta, who gave us the rundown Frankye & Harold Gordon Shean. He found it interesting to seeof her life story and what she had done. Shalom Honor of the graduations of the granddaughters how “they lived in a community thatShe emphasized how she loved to travel of MARCIA & DONALD GORDON Samuel A. Glaubinger Youth Fund was very supportive and very collectiveand see the various sites of the world. Chavurat Shalom meets at The Honor of the anniversary of RUTH & CARL Memory of the MOTHER OF LAURA MELON as opposed to the normal American so-Something I found similar to myself. Temple, 5101 U.S. Highway 42. It is a KLINE Recovery of BARBARA PASS ciety, which is more everyone for them-And she was also just a fun-loving indi- community-wide program. All syna- Honor of the birthday of SONIA LEVINE Jan & Alan Glaubinger selves.” vidual and I could have seen her staying gogue members and Jewish residents Recovery of TERRIE SHERMAN The participants also split up intoin America and feeling completely nor- welcome. Honor of the birthday of JEAN TRAGER Jay Levine Youth Fund small groups and enjoyed one nightmal in that setting.” Judie & Erwin Sherman Recovery of BILL KLEIN of home hospitality. Koby stayed with Koby had a bit of an adventure when July 4 Bev & David Weinberg a family on a kibbutz. “They gave us ahe tried to track down his “long lost Happy Fourth of July. Closed for the Stuart Pressma Youth Leadership tour of the facility,” he said. “It was def-cousin, Adam Eisen,” who was also a day. Development Fund Anne E. Shapira Literacy Initiative initely a neat place. They had a dairy onMarch of Living participant. “Originally, Honor of the anniversary of DIANE AND Endowment Fund ( reach Out site and we got to see them milking theI had thought he was from Montreal,” he July 11 BERNARD GORDON and Read) cows, definitely something you don’t seesaid, “so I was asking the Montreal peo- Coming to America, a new immi- Honor of the birthday of NAOMI PRESSMA Memory of MAX KREITMAN ple if they knew him. grant’s perspective, the Louisville Barbara & Douglas Bloom Recovery of SONIA SAAG “The Canadian delegation, specifically Free Public Library Anne Shapira the cities of Montreal and Toronto, sent Edith Shirley & Albert Spivak Sports huge numbers of kids on this trip, some- July 18 Scholarship Fund Skolnick-Gumer Community where around the lines of 250-300,” he Musical entertainment with Alan Memory of CAROLE LUTNICK Enrichment Fund said. It turned out Eisen is from Toronto Zukof and Steve Bradley Memory of ARCHIE MERLIN rather than Montreal, so, Koby contin- Evie & Chuck Topcik ued, “I managed to thoroughly confuse July 25 Honor of the graduation of JACKSON SPIVAK Susan Skolnick the staff from that city as well as embar- Bingo games with prizes Ruth & Randy Smelson rass myself. When eventually I figured out he was from Toronto, it turned out A healthy and nutritious lunch is The Jewish Community of Louisville that every Canadian I had asked about available at noon for a cost of $5, fol- also Gratefully acknowledges him immediately knew who he was.” lowed by the program at 1 p.m. Kosher donations to the following The hunt turned into “a scavenger hunt meals and transportation available for of sorts in old Jerusalem.” $5 upon request in advance. Call Cindy 2013 Federation Annual Campaign Koby returned to Louisville with a at 423-1818 for lunch reservations or Honor of the birthday of KAREN ABRAMS desire to learn Hebrew. “I don’t like information. Salli & Joel Coleman not knowing things,” he explained, and Funding for Chavurat Shalom is he found himself thoroughly annoyed provided by the Jewish Community of 2013 Federation Annual Campaign “when I had no idea what anyone was Louisville, National Council of Jewish Honor of receiving the Blanche B. Ottenheimer saying when they spoke Hebrew.” Women, a Jewish Heritage Fund for Award - MADELINE ABRAMSON Thinking back to the first part of the Excellence Grant, The Temple’s Men Tzivia Levin Kalmes trip, he added, “I also brought back a of Reform Judaism and Women of Re- greater appreciation for what had hap- form Judaism and many other gener- pened during the Holocaust. They tell ous donors. 3600 Dutchmans Lane • Louisville, KY 40205 • 502.459.0660 • jewishlouisville.org 16 Community  June 28, 2013  20 TAMMUZ 5773 Felson shares advocacy experiences at Uniquely Jewish Event

by Cynthia Canada, Freelance who agree with us. We don’t talk face to Writer face with our adversaries, because we know they’re just going to try to shoot us down – and after all, they’re wrong! he Uniquely Jewish event on Our society has a civility problem, ac- Tuesday, May 21, combined good cording to Felsen. We’re attacking each food and challenging discussion other, but we’ve forgotten how to engage T in a setting that brought nature productively. indoors, thanks to the rustic but airy de- The way to change people’s minds, he sign of the Gheens Foundation Lodge in said, is not to educate them on history or the Parklands of Floyds Fork. argue in favor of a government or polit- About 30 people attended the dinner, ical system. The effective way to accom- catered by Jarfi’s, and the talk by Ethan plish change is to listen – to “allow si- Felsen. Several attendees gathered early lence to happen” and let people tell their on the deck overlooking Floyds Fork, the stories – and then share our own stories. Salt River tributary that runs through He related the results of a JCRC poll of the park; the view was tranquil and the influential non-Jews, which found none breeze perfect. That natural beauty car- of the deciding moments in these indi- ried indoors, still clearly visible through viduals’ positions on the Israeli-Pales- massive window walls that are not just tinian conflict came from news reports. Becky Ruby Swansburg and Ben Vaughan JCPA Vice President and General Counsel Ethan Felson “floor to ceiling,” but “ground to sky.” Each one formed his or her opinion After the social gathering, Jewish based on the story of someone with Community of Louisville President whom he/she had personal contact. and CEO Stu Silberman welcomed ev- It’s about relationships, Felsen said. eryone and introduced JCL staff and Success with people who are already Board members, as well as a group of pro-Israel isn’t really success. Acknowl- visitors from Lexington. He then turned edging that there’s more than one side the podium over to Becky Ruby Swans- to the problem and offering to be part burg, chair of the event, who introduced of the solution is more effective than Felsen, vice president and general coun- persistently presenting one’s own argu- sel of the Jewish Council for Public Af- ment. Conversations at a local, not na- fairs, who was there to talk about “Advo- tional or international, level will make a cacy: The Jewish Way.” difference. Felsen has more than one tie to Louis- From the audience, there were ques- ville. He pointed out Marie Abrams, who tions about how to balance the policy of is very special to him because, when he “more listening” against potential rela- was a “scared kid of 22 or 23 at [his] first tionships with groups who offer support JCRC Plenum,” not knowing anyone and but with whom we disagree on other feeling overwhelmed, “You were nice to issues. Felsen pointed out that we have me!” worked for decades with others on so- He recounted how Abrams made a cial justice matters, even though we may point of engaging him in conversation disagree sharply on other things. “We and how he relished other, later con- need a big tent,” he said. “We don’t have Judy Wortman and Rabbi Uri Smith Shmully Litvin and Laurence Nibur versations, which became “longer and to agree on everything.” In any such con- more involved as bourbon entered the versation, it’s understood that on this is- picture.” sue, we cooperate, and we lead with the Felsen also has a tie to Louisville common goal. through the Presbyterian Church In this case, the common goal is the (U.S.A.), which has in recent years led understanding that divestment won’t a mainstream Protestant move toward work; it’s just part of efforts to delegiti- a policy of boycotting and divestment mize Israel. The common goal is accep- from corporations doing business with tance of Israel’s right to exist as a Jewish Israel. On that note, he said he wanted State. to talk less about advocacy as “the Jew- The conversation continued over des- ish way,” and more about “reconstructing sert. Swansburg commented, “Ethan advocacy the Jewish way.” really gave us a different lens through We generally think of advocacy in which to view how we do interfaith re- terms of “knowing the issue.” Conven- lations and advocacy. It does all come tional wisdom teaches the way to engage down to relationships, and the strongest in debate is to know our position, under- place to build relationships is at the local stand the talking points, present them level.” to the decision makers, and shoot down The Uniquely Jewish event series is objections. Unfortunately, this leads to presented by the Jewish Federation of “self-resonating rhetoric,” in which we Louisville. Hill interns at JFCS this summer Bruce Gale, Marcia and Ed Segal and Marie Abrams eventually converse only with people Each summer, Jewish agencies, in- cluding Jewish Family and Career Ser- vices and the Jewish Community of Louisville offer paid internships that offer Jewish students from Louisville and those who attend school here to get some work experience and learn about working in the nonprofit world. The in- ternship program, now in its 13th year, is run by JFCS’s Ellen Shapira. This summer, there is only one intern in the program, Mi- chael Hill, and he is working at JFCS. Ron Abrams, Steve Shapiro and Bob Sachs Harold Gordon, Jake Wishnia and Rabbi Robert Slosberg Fred Gross and Ayala Golding Hill attended Indi- ana University, but is planning to transfer to Bellarmine or the University of Louis- ville in the fall. He plans to study exer- cise science with a goal of going into physical therapy. At JFSC, he is a se- nior case worker and part of the PALS program, providing transportation for seniors who can no longer drive. “I ap- David Wortman, Linda Ravvin, Mike Grossman and Helene Kramer plied for the position,” he explained, “be- JCRC Chair Ayala Golding, Jay Klempner and Helene Kramer Longton Marie and Ron Abrams Becky Ruby Swansburg and Ethan Felson Longton photos by ted wirth June 28, 2013  20 TAMMUZ 5773  Community 17 teen topics

Alephs on the Big Four Bridge: Jack Grossman, Alex Geller, Herbert Meisner, Max Agranoff, Spencer Geer and Ben Koby

Chapter Convention-Jay Levine Then came dinner at Puccini’s and fro- Girls at Chapter Convention zen yogurt at Menchie’s! We arrived back to our hotel full and ready for a fabulous Havdallah service by Audrey Nussbaum and finally the teams competed in call- back auditions. Then our amazing se- fter months of planning, Jay niors gave their lives into the late hours Levine BGG is proud to say of night before the girls headed off to they finally held their first ever bed for a successful day at chapter con- A Chapter Convention on May 25- vention. 26. The night began with states from our After waking up the next morning, Spring Term Board and then we headed breakfast was eaten and a chapter meet- into an “Extreme” Scavenger Hunt run ing was held to reflect on the our first by the MIT Board. Chapter Convention ever. Finally, a con- Our amazing 15 MITs were inducted vention is not complete without spirit as official members into JLBBG #1508. wear and cute frank tanks were handed Next girls were split into teams in or- out to all the girls! der to audition for the Spring Musicale.

Drew Corson Havdallah: Herbert Meisner, Alex Geller, Eli Gould, Ben Koby and Michael Schwartz

Drew Corson AZA by Teen Director Mike Steklof Drew Corson had a very successful end of year event on May 25. Members started the day at Water- front Park where they played ultimate Frisbee before walking on the Big Four Bridge almost to Indiana. Then it was off to Ben Koby’s house for a barbecue, an inspirational Havdallah service and “Jacob Spielberg’s Lives.” Jacob told sto- ries from his four years in BBYO and gave away all of his BBYO clothing to The Jay Levine Board: Rachel Bass, Deborah Levin, Becca Lustig, Hillary Reskin, Katie Segal, Audrey Nussbaum Alephs in attendance. Max Agranoff, Regional S’gan, Her- bert Meisner, Regional Shaliach, and Hill interns at JFCS this summer Sam Dolan, Regional Mazkir were also in attendance. Each summer, Jewish agencies, in- cause my grandfather has Alzheimer’s, cluding Jewish Family and Career Ser- and I drive him all around all the time. vices and the Jewish Community of … I spend a lot of time with him, and Louisville offer paid internships that I find that I have a lot of patience with offer Jewish students from Louisville seniors.” and those who attend school here to get “I drive some people to dialysis,” he some work experience and learn about said, and “I went grocery shopping for working in the nonprofit world. The in- one lady but I had to make trips back ternship program, now in its 13th year, to Kroger because I didn’t get the right is run by JFCS’s Ellen Shapira. things. It was a learning experience.” This summer, there is only one intern On occasion, Hill also helps out with in the program, Mi- data entry. chael Hill, and he is Hill attended Eliahu Academy and working at JFCS. Trinity High School and had his bar Hill attended Indi- mitzvah at The Temple. ana University, but is He works out at the Jewish Commu- planning to transfer nity Center and just started swimming. to Bellarmine or the He also did some martial arts. University of Louis- He plays the drums and enjoys jam- ville in the fall. He ming with friends plans to study exer- Hill heard about the internship pro- cise science with a gram through his mother. “She gave me goal of going into a list,” he said, “and I saw ‘senior case Michael Hill physical therapy. worker’ and I said, that’s going to be At JFSC, he is a se- mine” nior case worker and part of the PALS His parents are Richard Hille and Su- program, providing transportation for zanne Guss. He has a sister, Emily, and seniors who can no longer drive. “I ap- a nephew, Jackson. plied for the position,” he explained, “be- 18 Community  June 28, 2013  20 TAMMUZ 5773

one’s wedding dress and a map,” Rous In crowdsourcing for weddings, new methods for an old idea said. “It was a really beautiful hodge- by Lilit Marcus be bound in a souvenir cookbook. As- gether to celebrate.” podge.” signments were given to friends based In other words, it has always taken a Since then, Rous has worked with EW YORK, May 30, 2013 (JTA) on personalities and interests. village. It’s just that now the village looks couples to create custom chuppahs, in- – When Amanda Melpolder be- “Since our Jewish community is one quite different. corporating everything from traditional gan planning her wedding to that we created and are actively part of, Based in Washington, D.C., Rous of- Jewish symbols to quotes from poets N Jeff Greenberg, she hoped the it made sense that our wedding would ten incorporates crowdsourcing into her such as e.e. cummings and Pablo Ner- ceremony would be unlike others. be the same theme, with people leading work, such as asking friends to submit uda. Some of her clients aren’t even Jew- Melpolder had become involved in an different parts of the ceremony,” Melpol- fabric swatches. ish but like the concept of the chuppah. independent minyan in Brooklyn after der said. Her chuppah-making career began, In some cases, crowdsourcing is a converting to Judaism several years ago, Such participatory approaches to appropriately enough, at her own wed- way to make guests feel more involved and she and Greenberg wanted their wedding planning might seem like a ding. She and husband Ned Lazarus, in a ceremony, but it can also be a way to wedding this June to reflect the prayer feature of the information age but may who met in Israel and married in 2004, make logistics a little easier for the bride group’s community spirit and sense of be just the latest incarnation of an older had two ceremonies, in Jerusalem and and groom. do-it-yourself camaraderie. Jewish tradition. New Hampshire, to accommodate When Caroline Waxler and Michael Friends were asked to lead prayers “The word ‘crowdsourcing’ is a new friends in far-flung locales. Each guest Levitt married last summer, they came and narrate the signing of the ketubah, word for an old thing,” said artist Na- was asked to bring fabric that was up with a Twitter hashtag for their wed- or marriage contract. Melpolder, a chef, hanni Rous, who creates custom chup- pinned to a sheet at the wedding. ding guests. Waxler, who runs a digital solicited recipes from guests that would pahs, or wedding canopies. “We had people from every region of strategy company, knew her tech-ob- “We are pretending that we just in- Israel and the Palestinian territories at sessed friends would be tweeting photos vented this idea of the shtetl. It’s like the ceremony. We had everything from from the ceremony and reception. everybody would come to the wedding, a kippah with a Magen David knitted on With the hashtag #waxlevittwedding, and that was how a community got to- it to a Palestinian flag to a piece of some- she was able to find them easily. “When you’re making a commitment in public to one other person, it’s kind of also a reminder that in your life you are supported by people, not just by one other person,” Rous said. While crowdsourcing methods can make family and friends feel more in- volved in the wedding, Melpolder ad- mits that she may have other reasons for making the big day a little more social. “I really hope someone hooks up at our wedding,” she said.

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HAPPY SUMMER! 20 Community  June 28, 2013  20 TAMMUZ 5773 Five leaders receive M.O.S.A.I.C. Awards Continued from page 20 JFCS’ signature event sparkles by Shiela Steinman Wallace, Editor provided a brief overview of the grant- making organization’s history, noting he M.O.S.A.I.C. Awards has be- that it has two major foci – health care come Jewish Family & Career and the Jewish community. It has al- Services’ signature event cele- ready invested $1.4 million in the Jewish T brating the achievements and community and is now making its first contributions immigrants and refugees round of medical grants and embarking have made to Louisville and beyond. It on developing a strategic plan. is an elegant evening that takes advan- tage of the twin ballrooms of the Henry Osbourn Scholarship Clay to host a cocktail hour and micro- While the M.O.S.A.I.C. Awards rec- The honorees entered the room accompanied by a color guard bearing the flags of their birth countries. Foreground to background: Paul Diaz from Cuba, Riffat Hassan from Pakistan, Dennis Ogbe from Nigeria, Vidya Ravichandran business showcase featuring businesses ognize immigrants and refugees who from India and Shlomit Schaal from Israel. JFCS has helped immigrants start in are well established and have impres- one and accommodates several hundred sive achievements, the program also people for dinner and the program in includes the presentation of the Jeff and the other. Phyllis Osbourn Scholarship Award to This year, the M.O.S.A.I.C. Awards an immigrant or refugee who is just get- were held on Thursday, May 30. Propri- ting started and needs some help as he/ etors of around a dozen new businesses she pursues a degree in a medical field. – from a handyman service to a courier This year, Sherri Craig, vice president service to artists and more – stood at of KentuckyOne Health presented the tables showcasing their products and scholarship to Kim Ngan Ngo. Ngo is services and talking with the people – studying physical therapy at Spalding potential clients – who came by. All of University and plans to return to Viet them received help from JFCS’s Navigat Nam when she completes her studies. Enterprise Center. Later, during her opening remarks, Mayor Fischer JFCS Executive Director Judy Freun- After sharing how moved he was dlich Tiell noted that “in the past two when he attended a naturalization cer- years, we have helped start 60 businesses emony for 145 people the prior week, and expand 25 others, creating 111 jobs.” Mayor Greg Fischer told the story of his The main event started with a parade wife’s, Alexandra Gerassimides’, flight of flags honoring the United States and with her parents from Greece and its the birth countries of this year’s hon- civil war and their later return. His wife orees. Rabbi Stanley Miles set the tone came back to the U.S. for college, first for the evening, reading Emma Lazarus’ at Berea then at the University of Louis- JHFE Vice Chair Sandy Hammond One of the 2013 M.O.S.A.I.C. Awards “The New Colossus” as the invocation. ville Medical School. Brooks Bauer, M.O.S.A.I.C. Awards Fischer also said that being an in- honorary chair and CEO of Papercone, ternational city is vital to Louisville’s one of the evening’s sponsors, said Lou- economic development. To that end, he isville “has attracted thousands of im- spoke of a new program, Refugees, Im- migrants who are younger, better edu- migrants Succeeding in Entrepreneur- cated and more diverse than the nation’s ship (RISE). Working with JFCS and foreign-born population as a whole” and other problem solvers, he said, RISE “to capitalize on that trend, the commu- will look for mentors to help immigrants nity must continue to welcome immi- and refugees get their businesses off the grants, support efforts to attract highly ground. skilled foreign workers and expand The highlight of the evening was the adult education opportunities.” presentation of the M.O.S.A.I.C. Awards. Through its Navigate Enterprise Cen- ter, he said, that is part of what JFCS Paul Diaz does. “The M.O.S.A.I.C. Awards show- The first went to Paul Diaz, CEO of case the positive impact international Kindred Healthcare, whose parents Americans are making in our commu- came to the U.S. from Cuba and Spain. nity. And, perhaps more importantly, we In addition to overseeing the growth and hope the awards will educate the rest development of this Fortune 500 com- of the community about the value of pany, Diaz established the Paul J. Diaz the new ideas and talents of those who Scholarship Fund at his alma mater, choose America as their new homeland.” Georgetown University Law School, to Sandy Hammond, vice chair of the help students with financial needs and M.O.S.A.I.C. Awards Honorary Chair and Papercone CEO KentuckyOne Vice President Sherri Craig presented the Brooks Bauer Osbourn Award to to Kim Ngan Ngo Jewish Heritage Fund for Excellence, to promote ethnic diversity. He also sup- the M.O.S.A.I.C. Awards’ title sponsor, see mosaic awards page 21

Debbie Friedman and Judy Freundlich Tiell present a M.O.S.A.I.C. Award to Paul Diaz, and he accepts the honor. Mayor Greg Fischer WLKY personality and M.O.S.A.I.C. Awards emcee Rick photos by ted wirth Van Hoose June 28, 2013  20 TAMMUZ 5773  Community 21

contracted polio, which paralyzed him M.O.S.A.I.C. from the waist down, although later, Five leaders receive awards through determination and hard work, Continued from page 20 he regained the use of his right leg. Ogbe set his sights on getting an edu- cation and participating in field sports M.O.S.A.I.C. Awards ports Hispanic Scouting and through that let him tap into his upper body the Hispanic Initiative Program made it strength – shot put, discus and javelin. possible for 800 Hispanic scouts to par- He represented Nigeria in the 2000 Par- JFCS’ signature event sparkles ticipate. alympic Games in Sydney, Australia, Diaz currently serves on the Board of where his athletic prowess and sharp provided a brief overview of the grant- Directors of DaVita and the Board of Vis- intellect caught the attention of coaches making organization’s history, noting itors of Georgetown University Law Cen- from Bellarmine University. that it has two major foci – health care ter. He is also a member of the Business The coaches offered him a sports and the Jewish community. It has al-Roundtable and the Wall Street Journal scholarship and he competed in all ready invested $1.4 million in the Jewish CEO Council. He was formerly on the three events against able-bodied com- community and is now making its firstBoard of PharMerica Corporation, the petitors while earning his B.A. and round of medical grants and embarking Board of the Bloomberg School of Pub- M.B.A. from Bellarmine. He became an on developing a strategic plan. lic Health at Johns Hopkins University, American citizen in 2010, and realized and the Board of Trustees and Executive his dream of representing the U.S. in the Osbourn Scholarship Committee of the Suburban Hospital IPC Athletics World Championships in While the M.O.S.A.I.C. Awards rec-Healthcare Systems in Bethesda, Mary- Cristchurch, New Zealand, in 2011 and Riffat Hassan accepted her award after Debbie Friedman and Judy Freundlich Tiell presented it to her. ognize immigrants and refugees who land. He is an attorney and accountant as a member of the American Paralym- are well established and have impres-with a bachelor’s degree in finance and pic team in London in 2012. Along the sive achievements, the program also accounting from American University’s way, he captured American records for includes the presentation of the Jeff and Kogod School of Business and a law de- discus and shot put. Phyllis Osbourn Scholarship Award to gree from Georgetown University. Ogbe works as a global community an immigrant or refugee who is just get- In accepting the award, Diaz ex- relations specialist for Brown-Forman ting started and needs some help as he/ pressed gratitude for the recognition Corp. and is an advocate for polio erad- she pursues a degree in a medical field. and said there are three things that ication, working with the Global Polio This year, Sherri Craig, vice president make America great – a body of law that Eradication Initiative. of KentuckyOne Health presented the respects and protects the individual, “When I came to the U.S.,” Ogbe said scholarship to Kim Ngan Ngo. Ngo is the idea that anything is possible and when he accepted the award, “I had to studying physical therapy at Spalding the principle that merit matters. Six or learn all life over again” and he knew it University and plans to return to Viet seven months ago, he added, his cousin would be tough, but there were people Nam when she completes her studies. came from Cuba and observed in Cuba, there to help him at Bellarmine and op- no matter how hard people work, noth- portunities at Brown-Foreman. “I ded- Mayor Fischer ing is possible. Here anything is possi- icate this award,” he continued, “to all After sharing how moved he was ble. first generation Americans and all those when he attended a naturalization cer- who hold their hands.” emony for 145 people the prior week, Riffat Hassan Mayor Greg Fischer told the story of his The next went to Dr. Riffat Hassan, Vidya Ravichandran wife’s, Alexandra Gerassimides’, flightwho has taught in the Religious Studies Vidya Ravichandran is the IT en- with her parents from Greece and its Program at the University of Louisville trepreneur from India who has trans- civil war and their later return. His wife for 33 years. She earned her double-hon- formed GlowTouch Technologies from came back to the U.S. for college, firstors degree in English literature and phi- a two-person start-up to a 1,000-person Dennis Ogbe at the poidum after Debbie Friedman and Judy Freundlich Tiell presented his M.O.S.A.I.C. Award. at Berea then at the University of Louis-losophy in Pakistan and her Ph.D. from powerhouse that recruits top technol- ville Medical School. the University of Durham in England. ogy talent from local institutions. Her Fischer also said that being an in- A distinguished academician, she company is regularly included in lists ternational city is vital to Louisville’s directed two major peace-building ex- that recognize fast-growing businesses economic development. To that end, he change programs – “Islamic Life in the and she is frequently singled out as a spoke of a new program, Refugees, Im-U.S.” and “Religion and Society: a Dia- successful entrepreneur and business- migrants Succeeding in Entrepreneur-logue” – which helped build bridges be- woman. ship (RISE). Working with JFCS and tween the U.S. and clerics and scholars Ravichandran serves on several vol- other problem solvers, he said, RISE from Pakistan, India and Afghanistan. unteer boards around the city and is a will look for mentors to help immigrants Both were funded by the U.S. Depart- trustee of the GT Foundation, a char- and refugees get their businesses off the ment of State through grants to U of L. itable organization in Mangalore, In- ground. Over the years, she received the U of dia, that works toward solving some of The highlight of the evening was the L Distinguished International Service today’s most challenging problems, in- presentation of the M.O.S.A.I.C. Awards.Award from the College of Arts and Sci- cluding domestic violence, poverty, dis- ences, was inducted into that college’s ease, hunger, old age and more. Paul Diaz Hall of Honor and received the Kennedy Calling the M.O.S.A.I.C. Awards a The first went to Paul Diaz, CEO ofCenter/Sondheim Inspirational Teacher memorable event, Ravichandran ex- Kindred Healthcare, whose parents Award and an honorary Doctorate of pressed her gratitude. “For a group of came to the U.S. from Cuba and Spain. Humane Letters from Meadville Lom- 200 people to celebrate someone else’s In addition to overseeing the growth and bard Theological School. success,” she said, “only in America.” development of this Fortune 500 com- A prolific writer with numerous pub- She said she grew up in a household pany, Diaz established the Paul J. Diaz lications to her credit, she is a pioneer in where nothing was more important Scholarship Fund at his alma mater, both inter-religious dialogue and femi- than education and getting to the United Georgetown University Law School, to nist theology in Islam. She also founded State was a goal. She added that came Vidya Ravichandran spoke after accepting her award from Debbie Friedman and Judy Freundlich Tiell help students with financial needs andthe International Network for the Rights from a family of entrepreneurs. When to promote ethnic diversity. He also sup-of Female Victims of Violence in Paki- she got to Louisville, Mayor Fischer’s see mosaic awards page 21stan. group helped her further develop her Dr. Hassan said both the presenta- plans and with support from her family tion of the flags at the beginning of the and the help of many people along the ceremony and the M.O.S.A.I.C. Awards way, she succeeded. themselves are symbols that a person can promote harmony through dia- Shlomit Schaal logue and that JFCS recognizes the Dr. Shlomit Schaal was a board-cer- value in that. “If I had not come to the tified ophthalmologist in Israel who United States,” she added, “I would not wanted a competitive fellowship in vit- have been able to do much of the work I reo-retinal surgery and found her op- did.” She expressed appreciation for the portunity at the University of Louisville award to both U of L and JFCS, pride – one of the top programs in the United in being a Louisvillian and a hope that States. she can continue to be of service to the In her first year, she developed new community. techniques that help patients suffering from age-related macular degeneration Dennis Ogbe and diabetic retinopathy. She presented Dennis Ogbe’s story is one of grit and her work at several national and inter- determination. At age three, he con- national meetings and her research tracted malaria, and at the clinic where won national and international awards. he was being treated a nurse broke a Through clinical research, she also ob- needle in his back, leaving him in a served that age-related macular degen- Shlomit Schaal expressed her gratitude after receiving her award from Debbie Friedman and Judy Freundlich Tiell. coma for three days. He survived with eration patients who have been treated a weakened immune system and soon see M.O.S.A.I.C. page 23 WLKY personality and M.O.S.A.I.C. Awards emcee Rick Van Hoose 22 Community  June 28, 2013  20 TAMMUZ 5773

Please support our advertisers! June 28, 2013  20 TAMMUZ 5773  Community 23 JFCS fetes innovative programs; honors staff, volunteers by Shiela Steinman Wallace, Editor funds to maintain operation and over region. “We continue to see more peo- the course of each year, generates an ple, who have fewer resources and need ewish Family & Career Services increase of income from the mandatory more services,” she said, “but the level of marked 105 years of service to the assessments which are covered by other creativity, commitment and passion ex- community at its Annual Meet- external funding sources, has become a hibited by our Board and staff to meet J ing on Tuesday, June 4, at its Roth self-sustaining program of Klein Older those challenges is unparalleled.” Family Center. It was an evening to rec- Adult Services and is forecast to serve They have done so by expanding part- ognize, achievement, innovation, ser- over 500 clients this year. nerships, using more volunteers and vice and volunteers. Staff members Naomi Malka, Megan developing a strategic road map. JFCS The Jewish Heritage Fund for Excel- Hand, Ray Gentry and Jennifer Long helps seniors remain safely in their lence is one of JFCS’s major funders. shared the $600 prize. homes and offers help to people of all The grants it has provided to JFCS help Other programs that were nominated ages with life and business skills. meet the agency’s needs in the areas of were Career Planning Services through She praised the professionalism, en- Jewish parenting, caregiver support, the Career Academy, the Doris L. and thusiasm and creativity of the staff, the the health fair, the website, manage- Theodore B. Meyers Shabbos Friends partnerships the staff and Board have ment programs, outreach to volunteers Program, JFCS Jobs & Enterprise Cen- and Debbie Friedman’s leadership. and sponsorship for the M.O.S.A.I.C. ter at YouthBuild Louisville and Job Tiell recognized all staff member pub- Awards. In gratitude, she presented Jeff Search Turn Around. licly and explained what each does for Polson, JHFE’s interim executive direc- The award honors the memory of the agency, and gave special recognition tor with a copy of the David Kochka Mary Gunther, a former Career Services to Marilyn Bornstein, who was retiring. statue, “Family,” that stands in front of secretary who gave the agency 23 years Bornstein was a long-time volunteer for the agency’s building. of dedicated service. JFCS and came to work for the agency JFCS President Debbie Friedman and Executive Director Polson thanked her, noting that JFCS As president, Friedman presented in 1991 to work with seniors. Judy Freundlich Tiell is a good partner and Tiell is a mentor an overview of JFCS’ accomplishments Mark Ament, chair of the Board Gov- as JHFE embarks on strategic planning over the year. Many of JFCS’s clients ernance Committee presented the slate man; vice presidents, Sandi Friedson and refines its grant making process. are coping with financial insecurity of Board members and officers. Billy Alt- and Stephanie Mutchnick; treasurer, JFCS President Debbie Friedman and job loss, she said, which means that man, Laura Klein, Larry Kass, and Sean Marty Margulis; immediate past pres- presented silver President’s Volunteer the Food Pantry, Hanukah Helpers and Wachsman were re-elected to three-year ident, Mark Ament; at-large members: Service Awards to Linda Goodman and emergency support programs continue terms. Carlyn Altman, Ed Cohen, Janet Jay Klempner, Marc Charnas and Peter Carol Fogel for the work they do in the to be important. Hodes, Diane Tobin and Stephi Wolff Resnik. Food Pantry. Bronze awards were pre- She said the agency is blessed with a were elected to three-year terms. Three members completed their sented to Bonnie Bloom, Doug Harper, “fantastic Board” and a strong strate- Officers and at-large members of terms on the Board: Hunt Schuster, Frankie Bloom, Jan Glaubinger, Lisa gic planning process. The M.O.S.A.I.C. the Executive Committee elected that Lance Gilbert and Shelley Breier. Rothstein-Goldberg, Sidney Katz, Sue Awards were the most successful ever, evening were president, Debbie Fried- LaSalle, Tami Penner and Sue Ament and there have been some smaller for their service to many programs and friendraiser fundraisers. services in the agency. Bonnie Bizer started a new fund de- JFCS announces Employment Friedman also presented Kentucky signed to help with increasing emer- Governor’s Volunteer Awards to Janet gency service needs for Jewish individu- and Sonny Meyer in recognition the es- als and families, Friedman reported and Search Jumpstart workshops tablishment of the Food Pantry and ev- Caregiver Survival training has been of- erything they do for it. fered thanks to a grant from JHFE. Jewish Family & Career Services force development programs and ser- In recognition of the successful con- A collaboration with YouthBuild has (JFCS), in collaboration with The In- vices designed to assist folks from all clusion of JFCS’s 100th Anniversary grown and JFCS is working with their terview League, will offer the “Employ- backgrounds. Its goal is to help clients Campaign, which raised over $3 million jobs and enterprise center, providing ment Search Jumpstart” job search maximize career, work and economic for the agency, Friedman made a spe- employment and micro-business ser- workshops on Monday evenings. adjustment. cial presentation to past president Jay vices and personal counseling. Employment Search Jumpstart is de- More than 30 years ago, JFCS origi- Klempner, who spearheaded the fund- JFCS received three major grants signed for unemployed, underemployed nated the first local Job Club, a group ap- raising. from the Office of Refugee Resettle- and even employed folks who need a proach to job Search. Jumpstart prom- A regular part of JFCS’s Annual ment, part of the Administration for quick effective upgrade or acceleration ises to give participants a unique take on Meeting is the presentation of the Mary Children and Families of the US De- of their employment search and who how to mount and sustain an effective Gunther Memorial Award. The award partment of Health and Human Ser- have other day-time commitments. It employment search. is given annually to recognize the best vices this year, Friedman said. A mi- will run six successive Mondays, 5:45- For more information, visit www. new program of the year. There were five cro-enterprise grant helps refugees start 7:15 p.m., July 1-August 5. There is a $10 jfcslouisville.org or www.interview submissions this year, and Senior PALS businesses and provides access to micro charge for the entire workshop cycle. league.com. Career & Workforce Devel- (Passport Around Louisville Service) loans; Individual Development Accounts The workshop will focus on multiple opment Division and Director Bob Tiell was judged the best because it is easy- help refugees to save money which is job search challenges including resume can be reached at 452-6341 ext. 230 or to-use and affordable, uses a combina- matched by the government for a first development, interviewing, social media [email protected]. To register for tion of volunteers and paid individuals, home, education or small business; and and networking, employer and work- the workshop, contact Janet Poole at builds on client strengths and breaks a microenterprise program helps refu- force research, salary negotiation and 452-6341 ext. 222 or jpoole@jfcslouis- down barriers that limit independence, gee women to learn how to start child more. ville.org. has adapted over time, bringing new care centers in their home. JFCS offers a wide range of work- clients to JFCS, generates sufficient JFCS’s Navigate Enterprise Center started 16 businesses and expanded eight more. It gave eight micro loans for M.O.S.A.I.C. to work with the top people in the field. a total of $54,000 and leveraged three Continued from page 21 Each year the M.O.S.A.I.C. Awards other loans with other resources for are specially commissioned unique $15,000. with drugs for a long period of time can pieces of art. The 2013 awards were The Job Search Turnaround Work- lead to resistance to the treatment. Her created by Mark Payton, who works in shop which targets the long-term un- paper on this work is now regarded as colored glass. The artist said the JFCS employed, had over a 60 percent success a fundamental paper in the retina field. logo was the inspiration for this year’s rate in helping participants find jobs, She joined the faculty at the U of L award, “where the patterns and colors of Friedman said, and there has been an Department of Ophtalmology and Vi- the leaves create a mosaic of color and increase in number of rides for seniors sual Sciences in 2008 and continues to texture.” through Senior PALS and subsidized do groundbreaking work and to receive The Jewish Heritage Fund for Excel- home care for seniors. awards. In addition to her research, she lence was the title sponsorship of the More than 500 people volunteered at teaches medical students, residents and 2013 M.O.S.A.I.C. Awards. PaperCone least once at JFCS this year for a total of fellows and has initiated a new educa- Corporation, Kindred, PharMerica and nearly 25,000 hours donated. tional program for ophthalmology res- Bonnie Bizer were the lead sponsors. Retiring staff member Marilyn Bornstein Friedman also praised the Board, idents and diabetic patients. She also WLKY was the media sponsor and Rick staff and on- offers free medical and surgical care to VanHoose was the emcee. going com- patients who cannot afford it. The M.O.S.A.I.C. Event Committee munications. In addition to her professional accom- included Chair Sandi Friedson, Sheilah T i e l l ’ s plishments, she has committed herself Abramson Miles, Mark Ament, Jeani Executive to a healthy lifestyle, is an avid runner Bryant, Mary Cleary, Debbie Friedman, Director’s and a competitive swimmer. Jan Glaubinger, Michael Iacovazzi-Pau, report paral- Schaal expressed appreciation for the Khalib Kahloon, Laura Klein, Jay leled and ex- award. She described herself as always Klempner, Melissa Mershon, Stephanie panded upon looking forward with hope and aspiring Mutchnick, Djenita Pasic, Claudia Peral- Fr ied ma n’s to do more and almost never looking ta-Mudd, Ben Ruiz, Beth Salamon, Di- comments. back ah what she has already achieved. ane Tobin and Leon Wahba. The agency Louisville, she said, offered her the per- Beverly Bromley, JFCS’s development served almost fect opportunity to fulfill her dream – to director, worked tirelessly to ensure the JFCS staffers Jennifer Long, Naomi Malka, Megan Hand and Ray Gentry received the Mary 9,000 people become a world leader in retinology and success of this evening. Gunther Award for the Senior PALS program. Presenter Bill Ryan stands behind them. across the 24 Community  June 28, 2013  20 TAMMUZ 5773

He is the son of Howard and Dorothy Newsmakers Schulman. His mother, Dorothy, is also Tuvlin named to JCCA Board an Emeritus judge and, like her son, Newsmakers announcements are was a renowned breeder of multiple eff Tuvlin has been appointed to Paula Sidman for one of the open spots. welcome, but must be submitted in champions. the Board of the Jewish Com- Sidman was quick to follow up with a writing to Community, 3600 Dutchmans Dena Schwartz, daughter of Wendy munity Centers Association, the call to Tuvlin, and he accepted. Lane, Louisville, KY 40205, for inclusion Pfeffer and Nathan Schwartz, recently group that oversees the JCC move- Tuvlin, who will be serving the re- in this column. Items may also be faxed J graduated summa cum laude from the ment nationally. mainder of an unexpired term, is ex- to (502) 238-2724, or e-mailed to [email protected]. University of Pennsylvania, receiving Tuvlin is a mem- cited about the prospect and expects Deadlines for the next two papers are a Bachelor of Arts degree in European ber of the Jewish to be elected to a full term at the next always printed in the information box on History and in French, with honors. At Community of biennial. He joins fellow Louisvillian Ed page 2. No Newsmakers announcements UPenn, she was a Benjamin Franklin Louisville’s Board Goldberg on the Board. will be accepted over the telephone. scholar and a member of the Alpha of Directors. He According to Tuvlin, Denelle and Delta Phi Society, a co-ed literary has been involved JCCA President and CEO Allan Finkel- Mark Brodsky has been hired as fraternity. On graduation, she was ad- with program- stein believe that “a lot of what we do in chief technology officer by Marlimar mitted to Phi Alpha Theta, the history ming at the JCC Louisville is setting trends for what is Interactive. honor society. During 2013-14, she will for a long time. He happening around the country with re- At its annual meeting on May 20, the be teaching English in the region of chaired the JCC’s spect to the merger and they’re excited Louisville Orchestra Board of Direc- Lille, France. Program Review about having someone young coming tors elected Arthur Lerman and Bruce Amy Zegart, one of the nation’s Task Force and onto the Board.” Roth as Board members for 2013-14. leading experts on national security, Jeff Tuvlin led its benchmark- “It’s a nice fit,” he continued, “what Bruce Roth also was named a Vice intelligence and foreign policy, has been ing efforts, working I can bring to national and what I can President at Large. appointed the next co-director of the closely with JCCA’s consultant to Louis- bring back to Louisville.” The appoint- Richard Moseson, son of Louis Center for International Security and ville, Dori Denelle. ment also fits Tuvlin’s vision of what the and the late Margaret Moseson, was Cooperation. Zegart, a CISAC faculty Last time Denelle was in Louisville, Louisville Jewish community should be recently honored by the American Go member and senior fellow at the Hoover “she saw all the exciting things we’re doing. “Our hopes,” he said, “should be Foundation as their AGF Teacher of the Institution, will take up her new role doing in Louisville,” Tuvlin said. At the that future leaders will not only help lo- Year. Richard, who lives in Syracuse, July 1. She serves on the FBI Intelli- same time, “I was starting to move on cally, but will go on to serve on national NY, has coached the ancient Asian stra- gence Analysts Association National from programming,” he continued. boards. We’re putting people through a tegy game of Go for ten years at several Advisory Board, the Los Angeles Police “Amy Ryan is taking over the bench- leadership process. We can be a model Syracuse schools, and mentors other Department’s Counter-terrorism and marking, so I’m looking for a new op- for the country with what we’ve done Go club founders around the country. Community Police Advisory Board, and portunity to serve.” here, and also be able to influence things This past month, Butch Schulman is a lifetime member of the Council on That was enough for Denelle to rec- in the future.” judged the Collie Club of Japan Na- Foreign Relations. ommend Tuvlin to JCCA Board Chair tional Show and Shetland Sheepdog Club of Japan National Show in Tokyo. Corrections: He was recently selected to judge the The following information was re- Klein promoted to Med School Vice Dean 2014 Doberman Pinscher Club of Amer- ported incorrectly in the May 24 edition ica National Show to be held in Topeka, of Community. Pressma Award win- Toni M. Ganzel, dean of the Univer- dency in internal medicine at the Kan- KS, and nominated to judge the 2014 ner Jordyn Levine’s brother’s name is sity of Louisville School of Medicine, sas University Medical Center. He is Bouvier des Flandres National Show to Daniel, not David. Jordyn went to B’nai recently announced that Jon B. Klein, board certified in internal medicine and be held at Purina Farms in Gray Sum- Brith Beber Camp for eight years and M.D., Ph.D., who holds the James Gra- nephrology. mit, MO. Butch is a licensed Dog Show participated in the Pioneer leadership ham Brown Foundation Endowed Chair Dr. Klein has been at UofL since 1982 judge with the American Kennel Club, program at camp. The campers helped in Proteomics, has accepted the position when he came to the School of Medi- approved to judge Herding and Work- to restore the waterfront at camp, not of vice dean for research in the School of cine for a fellowship in nephrology. He ing breeds and some Sporting breeds. in Madison, WI; they did organize a Medicine, effective July 1. joined the faculty in 1985 as an assistant Butch is married to Robin Franck carnival for a Jewish senior living home Dr. Klein is professor in Internal Medicine in the Schulman and they have four children, located in Madison. recognized in- Nephrology Division. Having enrolled Benjamin, Halle, Matthew, and Emily. We apologize for the errors. ternationally for in graduate school during his renal fel- his expertise in lowship, he completed his doctorate in biomarker discov- microbiology and immunology at UofL ery related to kid- in 1988. In 2000, he was promoted to ney disease. He professor of medicine and became di- has authored more rector of the University’s Core Proteom- than 160 peer-re- ics Laboratory. In 2004, he was named viewed papers and the James Graham Brown Foundation has received grant Endowed Chair in Proteomics, an en- support through- dowed chair created through the “Bucks out his career from Jon Klein for Brains” initiative. the National Insti- In his new role of Vice Dean for Re- tutes of Health, Department of Energy, search, Dr. Klein will provide oversight and the Department of Veterans Af- of and support to the research infra- fairs. Additionally, the Core Proteomics structure within the School. He will act Laboratory has played a direct role as as the liaison with entities such as the a resource in an additional $8 million Office of Grants and Contracts and pro- in funding of multi-investigator grants, vide oversight to the research regulatory such as COBRE Awards and successful offices. He will work with faculty and P30 proposals at UofL. staff to assure that the School of Med- Dr. Klein has an active interest in icine meets or exceeds all requirements translational research and commercial- for research compliance. ization of research that has resulted in Dr. Klein will also work with fac- five patents and a number of invention ulty and staff in the development of re- disclosures. In addition to conducting search protocols and budgets, comple- an actively robust research program, he tion of required documents, adherence serves as a staff physician at the Robley to guidelines, dissemination of infor- Rex VA Medical Center, maintaining a mation about available clinical trials, weekly general nephrology clinic and streamlining the accounting process, staffing the in-patient nephrology con- and providing training to investigators sult service. and clinical coordinators. He will serve A native of New Orleans, Dr. Klein as the School’s chief liaison with Exec- earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in utive Vice President for Research and Biology from the University of Texas at Innovation, Bill Pierce, Ph.D., and in the Austin and his M.D. from the University effort to achieve funding of the Clinical of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston. and Translational Science Award pro- He completed his internship and resi- gram at the University of Louisville. Stay Current – Visit Us Online! Visit Our Website jewishlouisville.org

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Immediate need for July and mourning prayers are recited. The centives are carefully planned and bud- If you have unused tickets to Louis- community is invited to this solemn ob- geted from operating budgets to help ville Bats games, please call Amy Be- servance. ensure blood products are available for novitz at 425-0373 or email agb706@ Wednesday, July 24 – 6:30 p.m. patients at a moment’s notice. bluegrass.net. Amy will exchange your AJ Book Club meets in the Bornstein To make an appointment to donate donated tickets to allow families from Classroom at 6:30 p.m. New members blood and become an everyday hero, visit local shelters and the Home of the Inno- are always welcome. In July: The Man redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED- cents to attend July and August games. in the White Sharkskin Suit by Lucette CROSS. Please do not hold your tickets until Lagnado. The next meeting will be Oc- the end of the season. We need to use tober 2, when the group will discuss Planning ahead them in July and early August before The Middlesteins by Jami Attenberg. For If you are new to Louisville and would kids go back to school. more information, please contact Debo- like to attend High Holiday Services at rah Slosberg at 458-5359 or dslosberg@ The Temple, please call Sally Younger at Tuesday, July 2, 7:30 p.m. adathjeshurun.com. 212-2022 for free tickets to all services. The Louisville Chorus, directed by You also can visit The Temple’s website Daniel Spurlock, presents “Fanfare for Saturdays, July 6, 13, 20, and 27 – thetemplelouky.org – for more infor- the 4th: Musical Visions of America,” a All those interested in Jewish text mation about The Temple’s community. 90-minute non-stop choral music and study are invited to participate in a multimedia cinema presentation of the group study session following the Kid- founding, expansion, and refinement of dush lunch after Shabbat morning America. Beargrass Christian Church, services at AJ. Study sessions will take 4100 Shelbyville Road (at Browns Lane), place except when there is a bar/bat Louisville 40207. $18 general admission, mitzvah, Shabbat Scholar, special birth- $15 for senior adults, and $6 for stu- day or similar event. The group is now dents. For group discounts and other studying Mishneh Torah. Copies of the information, call 968-6300. text in Hebrew with English translation will be provided. Wednesdays, July 3, 10, 17, 24, and 31 Saturdays, July 6, 13, 20, and 27, “The Impact of Biblical Archeology August 3 – 9 a.m. on the Torah Today.” The Temple con- Meet in the Fishman Library at The tinues to hold Wednesday Torah Study Temple before the morning service for each week throughout the summer on Saturday Torah Study with Rabbi Da- Wednesdays at 10:45 a.m. with Rabbi vid. The group will read and discuss the Joe Rooks Rapport. Each session stands Torah portion of the week over good cof- on its own merit, and no registration is fee, bagels, and other treats. required. These Torah study sessions are open to the community. Monday, July 29 – 11 a.m. The JCC Book Club will meet in the Thursdays in July JCC Naamani Library to discuss The Sts. Mary & Elizabeth Hospital, part Greatest Generation by Tom Brokaw. of KentuckyOne Health, is now home Books and Kindle copies are available; to one of the city’s newest farmers’ mar- to obtain a copy, email Slava Nelson kets. Local vendors set up each week in at [email protected]. New the parking lot off the hospital’s main members are always welcome. entrance at 1850 Bluegrass Avenue, ev- ery Thursday through October from 2:30-5:30 p.m., offering everything from At your convenience – Red Cross fruits and vegetables to meats, coffee blood drives and baked goods to residents of south Summer holidays can be extra chal- Louisville. lenging to collect blood donations, as el- igible donors go on vacations or fill their Monday, July 15 – 9:15 p.m. schedules with fun summer activities, Tisha B’av, the fast of the Ninth of Av, leaving little time to give. As Indepen- is a day of mourning to commemorate dence Day approaches, the American the many tragedies that have befallen Red Cross reminds eligible donors that the Jewish people, many of which coin- patients cannot take a holiday from cidentally have occurred on the ninth of needing blood. TWOTWO MENMEN AANDND A TTRUCKRUCK® Av. 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Sands (Robert Park Sands), Bozeman, and the federal government to purchase MT.; and her grandchildren, Adam 438 acres on the Meramec River, dedi- lifecycle Glassberg, David Glassberg Sands cated as the Myron and Sonya Glass- Community welcomes Lifecycle announcements. All Lifecycle announcements must (Erika) and Emily Glassberg Sands. berg Family Conservation Area. Her be submitted in writing. They may be emailed to newspapercolumns@jewishlouisville. Sunny moved to St. Louis from Lou- impactful generosity has been recog- org, mailed to Community, 3600 Dutchmans Ln., Louisville, KY 40205, or faxed to isville, KY, in early 1939 at age 20, inter- nized with many awards, including the (502) 238-2724. Deadlines for the next two papers are printed on page 2. No Lifecycle viewed by Arthur Baer of Stix, Baer & Greensfelder Medal from the Missouri announcements are accepted over the telephone. Fuller and hired as an assistant buyer, Botanical Gardens in 2012, the Older then promoted to buyer. She met My- Women’s League’s Women of Worth Birth The proud grandparents are Judie ron Glassberg, who was raised in St. Lifetime Achievement Award in 2012, and Erwin Sherman. Louis following the death of his mother the Individual Saint Louis Zoo Award in Raymond Parks Epstein by his maternal aunt, Blanche (Youn- 2010, the Hiram W. Leffingwell Lifetime It is with great joy that Ryan and Stacy Obituaries ker) Greensfelder, and her husband, Achievement Award in 2009 and the St. Epstein of Charlotte, NC, announce the Albert Preston Greensfelder. Myron Louis Woman of Achievement for Cre- birth of their son, Raymond Parks Ep- Helen Tandeta graduated from Washington University ative Philanthropy in 2007. stein, born May 11. He is the grandson of Vine with a degree in Architectural Engi- Outwardly extroverted yet fiercely pri- Larry and Marolyn Smith and Lee and Helen Tandeta neering in 1927, the same year his Aunt vate and independent, Sunny resisted Lois Epstein. Vine passed away Blanche completed her Master’s degree but eventually moved to The Gatesworth Saturday, May 18, in English there. Albert Greensfelder, a in 2011. In the end, she enjoyed living Engagement in Amelia Island, civil engineering graduate of Washing- within a community of bright, capable FL. She was born ton University, advocated for regional and creative women who, like Sunny, Goldhammer- in Poland in 1921, parks and recreation areas. He served have long contributed time, talent and Garmon and at the age of as vice chair of the Missouri Conserva- treasure to the St. Louis community. Allison Garmon three, came to tion Commission, chaired the St. Louis She remained strong and vital until her and Aaron Gold- America with her County Park Board and worked to es- death. hammer of Cleve- parents, where tablish Creve Coeur Memorial Park as In lieu of flowers, the family suggests land, OH, have they settled in Chattanooga, TN. After St. Louis County’s first park. donations to a favorite charity in her announced their marrying Kenneth Vine in 1940, she Sunny enjoyed entertaining family memory. engagement. Alli- and her husband founded Vine Records and friends on Sundays at the family son is the daugh- in Louisville, where she was the buyer cabin at Rockwoods Reservation, where Gerald Berman ter of Lori and Joel for the stores. After her beloved husband she and Myron had met, often serving Dr. Gerald Ber- Garmon of Lou- passed away in 1990, she moved to Flor- a big pot of homemade spaghetti. She man, 79, died Sat- isville, KY. Allie ida. She was a member of Congregation also organized field trips to Rockwoods urday, June 15. is the granddaughter of Estelle and the Adath Jeshurun, the Jewish Community for her children’s classes at Flynn Park He was a native of late Selwyn Garmon of Louisville and Center and Hadassah. School in University City, MO, and Bronx, NY, a class Carol and Daniel Triefler of Cleveland, In addition to her husband, she is pre- served as Den Mother for the Cub Scout valedictorian of OH. Aaron is the son of Betsy Block and ceded in death by her parents, Ben and Pack. The family enjoyed frequent vis- his junior high and Joe Goldhammer of Denver, CO. Paula Tandeta; her sister, Esther Frockt; its to the St. Louis Zoo, and she never high school classes Allison is a 2009 graduate of Indiana and her brother, Morris Tandeta of CA. turned away the parade of pets (includ- and a graduate of University and is currently the Assistant Her survivors include her daugh- ing a pet pig when the family lived in Bri- New York Univer- Director of Enrollment at John Carroll ter, Carolyn Vine Green (Don) of Ame- arcliff off Ladue Road) brought home by sity. He attended University. She is also pursuing her lia Island, FL; her son, Dr. Armand her oldest son, fueling his chosen career medical school at University of Louis- Master’s degree (M.Ed.) in Educational “Duke” Vine (Kerry) of Salem, OR; two as a veterinarian. ville, achieving top honors in his med- Psychology. Aaron is a graduate of NYU grandchildren, Perri Easton and Aron As her children grew older, Sunny vol- ical class, and completed his residency and is the co-host and producer of a Norman of New York City; a great- unteered with mental health patients at at Philadelphia General and Temple daily sports talk show on Cleveland’s grandaughter, Kylie Easton; and several State Hospital on Arsenal, helped estab- University. He was a U.S. Army veteran ESPN affiliate, WKNR 850. nieces and nephews. lish the Switching Post to benefit Mir- (CPT) of the Vietnam War. He began his Family and friends look forward to Burial was at Adath Jeshurun Ceme- iam School, and launched an estate sales practice of Ophthalmology in 1967-1968 their September 2013 wedding. tery. Herman Meyer & Son handled the enterprise called Sellers Unlimited. She and was a member of numerous orga- arrangements. was a gracious entertainer who threw nizations, including AOA Medical Soci- Marriage In lieu of flowers, expressions of sym- beautiful parties with precision and flair, ety, past president of Kentucky Chapter pathy may go to the Center for Women an avid reader who appreciated her life- of Ophthalmology Society, American Segerman- and Families in Louisville; Community time membership in the St. Louis Mer- Medical Association, Kentucky Medical Basey Hospice of Northeast FL, 4114 Sund- cantile Library, and a skilled writer. An Society, Louisville Medical Society and Terrie Sherman, beam Road, Suite 300, Jacksonville, FL athletic tomboy as a youngster, Sunny The Temple. formerly of Louis- 32257; or donor’s favorite charity. expressed her competitive drive by play- He enjoyed building model airplanes ville, is pleased ing golf until age 85 and tennis until she and belonged to a local group of model to announce the Sonya “Sunny” Weinberg was 89, usually at Westwood Country builders. He loved to travel and espe- marriage of her Glassberg Club, and then transferred that energy cially loved going to his cabin in North son, Joshua Seg- Sonya “Sunny” to the bridge table. She also relaxed as Carolina. He was an avid longtime UofL erman, to Robyn (Weinberg) Glass- a beachcomber with visiting grandchil- fan. Basey. The couple berg, born Sept. dren in later years, when she and Myron He is survived by his wife, Benita Ber- resides in Los An- 21, 1918, died spent winters in Longboat Key, FL. man; his son, Greg (Ellyn) Berman; his geles, CA, where peacefully at her Examples of her commitment to the daughter, Cara Berman (Michael Jacob- Josh is a special effects make-up artist home in Univer- St. Louis community include the one- son) of Seattle, WA; his brother, Stanley and Robyn is a weight loss consultant. sity City, MO, on of-a-kind Turtle Park; the World’s Fair Berman (Cynthia Garrett) of Briarcliff After a five-year romance, the happy Sunday morning, Pavilion restoration in Forest Park; the Manor, NY; and his grandchildren, couple married on May 5 in Malibu, fol- May 19, at age 94, reforestation of Tower Grove Park; and Amanda, Sam and Zach Berman and lowed by a fabulous honeymoon in Paris after a full and vi- numerous other projects. She found Dylan Jacobson. and London. brant life that left joy and a sense of family in visiting the Burial was in The Temple Cemetery. her adopted home gathering spaces she helped create, join- Herman Meyer & Son was in charge of of St. Louis enriched by special and ing random fried chicken and barbeque arrangements. beautiful public spaces from Turtle Park picnics with newly met families. Expressions of sympathy may go to to the World’s Fair Pavilion, and by gifts Through gifts to the Scholarship The Temple or donor’s favorite charity. Bar/Bat to higher education and scholarships. Foundation, she has supported well in She was preceded in death by her be- excess of 100 individuals, with funds des- Ivan Marshall loved husband, Myron Glassberg (1906- ignated for students of veterinary medi- Diamond Mitzvah 1991); her parents, Dr. Samuel William cine and engineering, women returning Ivan Marshall Weinberg (1878-1934) and Belle (Gold- to school as adults, and graduates of the Diamond, 73, Celebrations mean new stein) Weinberg (1881-1970); and her St. Louis Public Schools. Late in life, she died at home on business opportunities! grandson, Antonio Vicente Glassberg established an endowed professorship at Monday, June 17, (1978-2001), survived by his widow, Washington University for its Interna- listening to his fa- Anna Shkolnikov. Sunny is survived tional Center for Advanced Renewable vorite jazz music Advertise in our by three children, Richard Glassberg Energy and Sustainability (I-CARES). with Penny, his (Mary), Fullerton, CA; Tom Glassberg, She also recently partnered with the wife of 50 years, Fall Bar/Bat Mitzvah Jackson Hole, WY; and Sally Glassberg Missouri Department of Conservation at his side. During Special Issue his five-year battle with cancer, Ivan and Penny completed a lengthy bucket list of trips, spending time with the people he loved and visit- July 26 ing far-flung places. Deadline July 19th Ivan was a senior partner in Bingham Greenebaum, Doll. In 1964, he began his Contact Aaron Leibson legal career working for the Securities and Exchange Commission in Washing- at 418-5845 or ton, D.C. When Ivan and Penny moved to [email protected] Louisville in 1968, Ivan became the fif- see Lifecycle page 27 June 28, 2013  20 TAMMUZ 5773  Community 27

Chabad of Kentucky is opening a Cha- D’var Torah bad House in August of this year. The Chabad House will be a place of love lifecycle by Rabbi Avrohom Litvin and respect for each and every person We have just entered the saddest pe- who walks through its doors. It will be a teenth attorney at the firm, which now Francine Natowitz riod on the Jewish Calendar. It is known place where all will be welcome as fam- numbers more than 300 lawyers. Ivan Francine Natowitz, 79, died Saturday, as “The Three Weeks” (June 25 – July 16, ily and friends and a “home away from practiced securities and business law June 22, at Oaklawn. 2013) and is the period when we mourn home” for all to hopefully connect to and helped some of Kentucky’s largest She was a native of Bronx, NY, a reg- the destruction of the Holy Temple in Je- G-d and to each other. companies and many regional banks. istered nurse, a past president of the rusalem and our launch into exile from Can the Jewish people really correct Ivan’s credo was, “Every problem, an hospital board in Massena, NY, a board the land of Israel. The 2000 years of disunity? Our Sages say opportunity,” and his focus on client ser- member to numerous organizations, period begins on the that the answer is yes! But to do so we vice and getting deals done built a loyal member of NCJW-Louisville Section 17th day of the He- must each be proactive. The lesson of the following of corporate clients and made and a volunteer. brew month of Tam- three weeks is that we must not wait for him a leader among Kentucky securi- She is preceded in death by her par- muz, when the city others to start. It is up to each of us to be ties and financial lawyers. He was past ents, Abraham and Edna Winfield Gold- of Jerusalem fell to an initiator, and let others respond. Ac- President of the Louisville Bar Founda- farb; and her husband, Stanley Natow- the Romans in 69 CE. cording to the Sages, the human heart tion and wrote, spoke and consulted fre- itz. It reaches its climax is a wonderful thing. They teach that if quently with other lawyers in his area of She is survived by her daughter, Cindy and concludes with we are considerate and thoughtful to expertise. Morguelan; her son, Alan (Jules) Natow- the 9th of Av, when others, in time it is guaranteed that they Ivan was a much-loved mentor to itz of Scarsdale, NY; and her grandchil- both Holy Temples will respond in kind and be considerate many junior lawyers in the firm, as his dren, Nate and Jackie Morguelan and were destroyed. It is Rabbi Avrohom and thoughtful to us and to others as good humor and refusal to take the Austin Natowitz. the time to consider Litvin well. work too seriously endeared him to Funeral services will be 10:15 a.m. what we may have What is the motivating principle for his colleagues. He said he had to work Tuesday, June 25th at Beth Israel Memo- done that could have led to this destruc- this belief? It is the fact that at the core hard for his clients, because he certainly rial Chapel in Boynton, FL with burial tion and national loss. of every person there is a soul that is a couldn’t impress them with his golf to follow in Eternal Light Memorial Why was the Temple destroyed? One piece of G-dliness. We need to look be- game. Despite the rigors of a demand- Gardens. Herman Meyer & Son is in of the reasons given by our Sages was yond petty differences and see what is ing law practice, Ivan coached others to charge of local arrangements. unwarranted hatred. The Jewish people, most important. Every person is holy. keep some fun in it for themselves. He even during the siege of Jerusalem, re- Every person is special. Loving another practiced what he preached on a daily Myrna Diamond mained fractionalized and divided. And person is simply an extension of loving basis. MyrnaDia- on the individual level, there was a lack G-d. Ivan was born an honorary Irishman mond, 79, died of concern, love, and respect for each All parents are happiest when their on St. Patrick’s Day in 1940 in Atlanta, Monday, June 24, other. children are getting along. G-d looks GA, to Frank and Helen Peltz Diamond. at Hosparus Inpa- How can this be corrected? It is quite upon each of us as His children and He graduated from the University of tient Care Center. simple. If discord caused this problem promises to bless us with His most boun- Florida with a Bachelor of Arts and a She was a na- then unity is the solution to this prob- tiful blessings when we act with love and Juris Doctor Degree. He is survived by tive of Brooklyn, lem. If unwarranted hatred plagues our caring to one another. The Sages declare his wife, Priscilla (Penny) Seiderman NY, born October people then unrestrained love must be that as each person increases in his/her Diamond, their daughter, Elizabeth Di- 3, 1937 to the late instituted in its place. respect and caring for another, G-d re- amond, of Baltimore, MD; their son, Harry & Hannah How can one show unrestrained sponds by granting His greatest blessing Daniel Diamond, and his wife Laura, of Wineberger Dia- love? This too is quite simple. The way of all, the long awaited Messianic Age Houston, TX; and five grandchildren: mond. to express love is by reaching out to an- when all will treat each other with love Zoe and Jilly Reck of Baltimore, MD, and She is survived by her daughter, other person – any other person – and and respect, the Holy Temple will be re- Frank, Charlie and Harper Diamond of Pam Johnson of Taylorsville; her son, showing him or her care, consideration built and the entire world will joyously Houston, TX. He is also survived by his Ken Mann of NY; her brother, Dr. Leo- and honest concern. It can mean to do know G-d and feel connected to Him 98-year-old mother (99 on the Fourth nard Diamond of New Milford, CT; her a favor for someone else, not because again. of July), Helen Peltz Diamond; and his grandson, Chandler Hawkins of Taylors- there is a some particular reason to do Shabbat candles should be lit on Fri- sister, Rita Diamond Stearman, and her ville; and a special friend, her caregiver, so, but because you care for them and days, June 28, at 8:52 p.m., July 5 at 8:51 husband, Dr. Mandell Stearman, all of Hazel Bartlett. desire what is best for them. Or it can p.m., July 12 at 8:49 p.m., July 19 at 8:45 Jacksonville, FL. Graveside services will be Friday, June mean not wasting time thinking of why p.m. and July 26 at 8:40 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions may 28, at Union Field Cemetery, Flushing, and whether you should extend yourself Editor’s note: Rabbi Avrohom Litvin, go to The Temple or to a charity of your NY. Herman Meyer & Son is in charge to help another person. Instead, just do regional director of Chabad of Kentucky, choice. of local arrangements. it – and use that time to help and to love. has volunteered to provide Torah com- It is specifically with this in mind that mentaries for Community. Community Classifieds CLASSIFIED LISTINGS Advertising Deadline: Caregiver Petsitter - dog Walker For July 26 issue – Friday, July 19 CARE FOR SICK OR ELDERLY: EXPERIENCED AND RESPONSIBLE References and experience. 502- Call Aaron Leibson PET LOVER. Will provide tender Community 835-6520 or 502-690-1430. loving care for your pet while at (502) 418-5845 CAREGIVER 911: Taking care of you’re away. 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Carol Heide- man, Sarah O’Koon, Karen Cohen and Barbara Goldberg played Canasta. O’Koon and Goldberg took first place.

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Republic Bank Golf Challenge Co-Chair Doug Gordon made a special presentation to the bank’s president and CEO, Steve Trager, in appreciation for Republic’s support as title sponsor of this annual event.

Republic Bank Golf Challenge Please patronize was fun for one and all JUNE 24, 2013 these businesses and thank the n overcast day with sporadic ond hole, Susan Smith on the fourth, Ari rain didn’t dampen the spirits Schwartz on the seventh and 12th, Greg JEWISH FAMILY & CAREER SERVICES donors. nor impede the play at the 2013 Miller on the 9th, Nick Paniccia on the JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER OF LOUISVILLE A Republic Bank Golf Challenge 14th, Patrick Bouldin on the 15th, Car- on Monday, June 24, at Standard Coun- olyn Weaver on the 16th, Gail Pohn on try Club. the 17th and Steve Goldberg on the 18th. We wish to thank the following businesses and individuals The team Nick Gardener was the victor in the of Billy Alt- putting contest. that have supported the Republic Bank Golf Challenge. man, Freddy On the tennis courts, first place went Garon, Austin to Alison Roemer and Lia Laber. Beth TITLE SPONSOR WillisKlein Jewish Community Altman and Salamon and Hamilton Thiersch tied Republic Bank Plaut & Associates, PSC Center Chip Sobel for second place with Kristen Shapira Mark Hammond, DMD Jim Morguelan c a p t u r e d and Karen Kohn. Joe Huber Family first place in In bridge, first place honors went to EAGLE SPONSOR golf. Mark Jane Shapiro and Cheryl Klein, and Lois Kindred Healthcare IN-KIND SPONSORS Farm & Restaurant Lewis, John Shapiro and Nancy Abrams took sec- Bill Collins Auto Group Kentucky Science Clark, David ond. LINKS SPONSOR Bluegrass Motorsport Center Kohn and In canasta, Barbara Goldberg and Ernst & Young LLP Davis Jewelers Krebs Optical Ari Schwartz Sarah O’Koon took first place and Sandi La Z Boy Furniture Republic Bank Golf Challenge took second, Weiss and Shellie Benovitz took second. Jewish Heritage Fund for Heaven Hill Distilleries Co-Chairs Doug Roemer and Galleries Doug Gordon and Lee Be- Doug Gordon and Doug Roemer co- Excellence Sign-A-Rama novitz, Mark chaired this event. Chick-fil-A Le Relais Hammond, Bruce Miller and Ron Born- For a full list of sponsors, donors and CONTEST SPONSOR Synergism Lilly’s stein took third. committee members, see the ad, this Almost Family Ted Wirth Photography Lindsey Golf Course In closest to the hole competitions, the page. Louisville Bats honors went to Matt Cardwell on the sec- Altman Insurance Services Doug Gordon & West Bend Crowe Horwath LLP Insurance Louisville Slugger CRT Property Maintenance Louisville Pure Tap Museum & Factory Goldberg and Simpson Mayan Café Humana SILENT AUCTION DONORS Metro Parks Mutual of America A Therapeutic Touch Sheilah Abramson Papercone Corporation Actors Theatre of Louisville Miles tw telecom Asiatique Mojito Tapas Shannon Benovitz Moore Jewelry Bridge players Lois Shapiro, Jean Trager, Nancy Abrams and Sonia Levine The team of Jane Shapiro (left) and Cheryl Klein (fac- SWEET SPOT SPONSOR B. F. Companies Jim Morguelan ing her) captured first place in the bridge tournament. Duplicator Sales and Service Bonnie Bizer Napa River Grill Their opponents are Toni Goldman and Laura Koby. Facilities Management Services Bravo Cucina Italiana Primo Oils & Vinegars Faulkner Real Estate Bristol Bar & Grill Proof on Main Sheldon and Nancy Gilman Café Lou Lou Republic Bank Welenken CPAs Carlyn Altman Bill Ryan Anonymous Celebrations Robin & Stephen Chuy’s Stratton PAR SPONSOR Comedy Caravan Seviche Randy Spivak Lance Gilbert, Jay Klempner, David Cooper and Bill Ryan Pat Boldin, Scott Chethan, John Yarmuth and Aaron Bob & Judy Tiell Ed Cohen Yarmuth Gus Goldsmith Courtyard by Marriott Springdale Automotive Dr. Elliott Rosengarten Downtown St. Matthews Jewelers Nick Gardner David Fuchs Standard Country Jay Klempner Discoveries Club Joe Hertzman Ditto’s Stu Bromberg PayLogic Drs. Mann & Fox Texas Roadhouse Schwartz Insurance Group Dundee Candy Shop Thai Café UBS Private Wealth Equus/Jack’s Lounge The Sports & Social Ralph M. Green, DMD Debbie Friedmkan Club Ron Borinstein, Mark Hammond, Lee Benovitz and Ed Cohen, Drew Weinberg, Sam Weinberg and Steve Bruce Miller Plaut Frazier History Museum Judy Freundlich Tiell BEST BALL SPONSOR Gemelli Wine & Spirits Diane Tobin AM Electric Co., Inc./Greg Angela Golden University of Nefouse Doug Gordon Louisville Athletics OVASCO Heaven Hill Distilleries UPS Kosair Charities Holiday World & Splashin’ Uptown Café Metropolitan Housing Coalition Safari Vincenzo’s Oasis Solutions Group Impellizzeri’s W.W. Cousins The Nautilus Group/Fenwick Jay Klempner Amy Wistosky Insurance Partners, LLC. Jazzyblu Yudofsky Furriers Paula Maldin, Michael Gordon, Kimberly Cerami and Doug Gordon ZA’s Pizza Pub Beth Salamon photos by ted wirth