Published by the Jewish Community of Louisville, Inc. www.jewishlouisville.org JEWISH LOUISVILLE INSIDE: Imagining Heschel Louisville play to be staged through fi lm COMMUNITY STORY ON PG. 10 FRIDAY Vol. 46, No. 11 | November 27, 2020 | 12 Kislev 5781 Hitler quotes in KSP New J taking shape slide show spur training review; commissioner quits By Lee Chottiner Community Editor Responding to the revelation that the Kentucky State Police Academy once used quotes from Adolf Hitler in a Pow- erPoint slide show shown to cadets, a high-ranking state executive is conduct- ing a review of materials used for police training. Michael Brown, secretary of the gover- nor’s executive cabinet, expects to have a preliminary report ready for Gov. Andy Beshear by the end of the year, he told Community. But with Rodney Brewer’s recent resig- nation as commissioner of the Kentucky State Police (KSP), changes are already coming to the way offi cers are trained in the commonwealth. Brown, a past state justice and public safety secretary, has requested that police The superstructure of the future Jewish Community Center is going up on the Dutchmans Lane campus. Steel will continue to be erected until mid- academies, especially the KSP Academy, February, but most of that work will be done in January. Precast concrete walls will be hung off the steel and fi nal pieces of the superstructure will provide current and past training materi- be in place by late February. The entire structure will be completed in 2022. als for a full review. “I’m looking at what classes this [slide See KSP on page 19 Louisville’s Jewish offi cials share JCL recognizes RedEye unique perspectives on Joe Biden staff for KSP coverage By Lee Chottiner staff, told the then-vice president that Community Editor his old boss, 85 at the time, was having By Lee Chottiner Community Editor U.S. Rep. John Yarmuth knows that some “physical limitations,” so Biden the compassion President-elect Joe asked if he had Cook’s number. For breaking the news that the Ken- Biden showed during his campaign is No sooner had Yarmuth taken out his tucky State Police (KSP) had quoted genuine. He has seen it up close and per- phone and scrolled down to the number Adolf Hitler in its training materials, the sonal – twice. did Biden take it out of his hand and staff of Manual RedEye, duPont Manual And both times involved a Kentuckian. press “call.” High School’s newspaper, has been rec- The fi rst time came during the 2013 “He’s standing on the south lawn and ognized by the JCL Board of Directors. Congressional Picnic on the south lawn they have a four- or fi ve-minute conver- Monday, Nov. 23, Cooper and Satchel sation, and it ends with ‘love you, love Then-Vice President Joe Biden shares a phone Walton, brothers and lead reporters on of the White House. Biden and Yarmuth chat with former U.S. Sen. Marlow Cook, R- were chatting when the talk got around you,’” Yarmuth recalled. the story, RedEye Editor-in-Chief Pay- When Biden handed the phone back Kentucky, during the 2014 White House Christ- ton Carns and advisor James Miller ac- to former U.S. Sen. Marlow Cook, a Ken- mas Party. It was the last time the two men, tucky Republican and a friend of Biden’s to Yarmuth, Cook told him, “You made cepted a proclamation Monday at the who were friends from their days in the Senate, board’s virtual meeting. when both men served in the Senate. spoke before Cook died weeks later. (photo “The entire staff of the Manual Red- Yarmuth, who had served on Cook’s See BIDEN on page 19 provided by U.S. Rep. John Yarmuth) Eye performed a public service for the Jewish community and all Kentuckians who were outraged and offended at the Louisville synagogues to come together for Chanukah virtual program use of such unacceptable and offensive material by the Kentucky State Police,” By Lee Chottiner gregations (LCJC), which represents the performance by comedian Raanan Her- the proclamation said. Community Editor synagogues, has announced a joint-virtu- shberg, a Louisville native. RedEye reported on Oct. 30 that a training slideshow used by the KSP With the coronavirus continuing to al Chanukah program for Saturday, Dec. Hershberg made his national television 12, called Festive Chanukah Celebration. debut in January on The Late Late Show Academy in 2011 had exhorted cadets to spread, Louisville’s fi ve synagogues are be “ruthless killers” and contained three coming together to celebrate Chanukah The program will begin at 6:30 p.m. with James Corden. with a havdalah service, a chanukiah quotes from Hitler, among other historic as one community of faith. “It’s a nice small example of what lighting and singing, and, at 6:50 p.m. a we can and should do together,” LCJC fi gures. The story forced the resignation The Louisville Council of Jewish Con- See CHANUKAH on page 14 See REDEYE on page 19 Faster emergency care. Nearby. 2 Community Y NOVEMBER 27, 2020 Y 11 KISLEV 5781 THE DASHBOARD Word of the Month Snapshot: Make this the year of the individual protected during this pandemic. Instead, I suggest listening to the mes- D’var Torah sage of Chanukah and focusing on the individual. Rabbi This is the message of Chanukah. On night one, it is one light; night two, two Chaim Litvin lights – growing each day, spreading more light, dispelling more darkness, reaching out to one more person and in- One lesson of Chanukah has turned my creasing that warmth, light and positivity entire thinking of the coronavirus upside every day. down. This pandemic has given us all the in- During the last eight months, like all of credible opportunity to interact with in- you, I was challenged by the coronavirus. dividuals in a special way. I would like to How would I deal with the diffi culties it dedicate this coming year as the Year of presented? the One – the year of the individual. I was particularly challenged because Although large gatherings may not be of my role as program director at Chabad. possible this year, the mitzvah of meno- Numerous people who were living rah, and the rebbe’s message of the value paycheck to paycheck before COVID-19 of every individual, remain the same. So were now worried, alone and despair- this year I have committed to focus not ing, not knowing what tomorrow might on the Jewish community, but on every bring. The immediate challenge was how single Jew in the community. Instead of to reach them in a safe manner, both for focusing on a giant community-wide me- the volunteers and those who we would norah lighting celebration, I challenge be assisting. you to join me in focusing on having the Students enrolled at Camp J 365 recently made holiday cards – for Thanksgiving and Chanukah – Thank G-d for the quick action of the menorahs lit in every individual home for the residents at Shalom Towers. The cards were left on a table at the high-rise with a sign invit- Jewish Heritage Fund for Excellence and across our community. ing the tenants to help themselves. (Community photo) the Federation, which stepped in and To do this, I plan to share free menorah helped the community organizations kits for any Louisvillian who will commit reach out to their constituents. But it did to light it this Chanukah. For those who not end there. have menorahs but need candles, I in- tend to provide them in a safe contactless Candles I am proud of Louisville and the amaz- Here are the candle lighting times for Shabbat in December: ing steps our community has taken to manner, all free of charge. Let’s get more keep people safe yet still involved. The people on board and light up Louisville • Dec 4 @ 5:04 p.m. • Dec 18 @ 5:07 p.m. Jewish Community of Louisville broke one fl ame at a time. • Dec 11 @ 5:05 p.m. • Dec 25 @ 5:11 p.m. ground on our future JCC building with I also encourage everyone to reach out a creative program that included online and brighten the life of one more person. and in-person participation. Tell a child the story of Chanukah, when Keneseth Israel sponsored a drive- the few overcame the many and G-d helped the weak overcome the mighty. Contacts through sukkah so people could safely Got a story idea? A letter? A gripe? tion on hold? Development Associate make a blessing on lulav and etrog dur- Use the holiday to call a friend, to send A kudo? Kristy Benefi eld can handle all circula- ing the holiday. an uplifting email, or to leave some food The Temple instituted numerous Zoom for a neighbor. Israel, and the world in Send it along to Community Editor tion questions. She can be reached at classes and programs, reaching many general, are made up of individuals. This Lee Chottiner at lchottiner@jew- kbenefi [email protected] or people who otherwise might not be able world needs each person to see all others ishlouisville.org. You can also call 502-238-2770. to attend; Adath Jeshurun also hosted as sacred, to be cherished, supported and Lee at 502-238-2783. Got an item for the Community multiple musical and entertainment pre- uplifted. Not getting your paper? Want to eblast? Send it to weeklyupdate@ sentations through Zoom. May this time of the coronavirus be subscribe? Putting your subscrip- jewishlouisville.org.