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JCPA VP will share insights on “Advocacy: The Jewish Way” JCPA VP will share insights on “Advocacy: The Jewish Way” “Tzedek, tzedek tirdof” – “Justice, justice you shall pursue” we are commanded in Deuteronomy 16:20. On Tuesday, May 21, at 7 p.m., the Jewish Federation of Louisville invites you to the second event in the Uniquely Jewish Events Series, “Advocacy: The Jewish Way,” at the Gheens Foundation Lodge. Read the Full Story
Let Your Voice Be Heard Welcome! We invite you to participate in an important new intergenerational survey of the American Jewish community. Your responses will help us better understand people’s attitudes, activities and plans. Read the Full Story
2013 Federation Campaign Closing Date Draws Near With only 39 days left to the official 2013 Federation Annual Campaign closing date of April 30, we can work together to reach out to our community and meet our goal of raising $2,141,000.

Currently, the Campaign has registered pledges of $1,331,917 and pending pledges of approximately $350,000, which brings us close to $1.7 million, but we need to work together to reach our goal.
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Bigger and better 2013 Republic Bank Golf Challenge planned   Mark your calendar. The annual Republic Bank Golf Challenge will be Monday, June 24, at Standard Country Club, and this year’s event will be bigger and better than ever. Originally solely a golf challenge, tennis and bridge tournaments were added in recent years, and this year’s competition will include a canasta tournament, too. Read the Full Story
2013 MOSAIC Award Winners Named Two CEOs of major companies, an educator and pioneer for women’s rights in Muslim countries, a Paralympic champion and a physician searching for a cure for macular degeneration. These five individuals have made their mark in our community and will be recognized for their accomplishments at the eighth annual MOSAIC Awards to be held on Thursday, May 30, 2013 at The Henry Clay. Read the Full Story
Camps at the JCC - Summer Register now. Download the camp brochure today. To learn more visit our Summer Camp page. The camps provide exhilarating physical activity and encourage campers to develop their creativity! Whether your children take part in our Summer Camp experience or join us over Winter or Spring Break they are sure to have an unforgettable experience! Read the Full Story

Welcome to the Jewish Community of Louisville

The photos in the thermometer tell part of the story. With your donation to the 2013 Federation Campaign:

  • We provide programming for college students and offer them a place to meet and interact with other Jewish students at Hillel.
  • The Teen Connection and BBYO ensure that middle and high school students have the opportunity to participate in a wide range of fun activities, engage their Judaism and develop strong Jewish identities.
  • JCC Summer Camp is a strong, vibrant program; and scholarship help is available to assist those families who can’t afford the cost.
  • Seniors can take advantage of hot, kosher lunches five days a week – either congregate of delivered to the homebound – as well as a series of activities designed to keep them fit and active, physically and mentally.
  • JFCS is able to offer a wide range of programs to help families and individuals cope with life’s challenges, from preparing to adopt a child and choosing appropriate schools to dealing with unemployment, hunger or divorce to arranging services for an aging parent. All services are available on a sliding scale so help is available when it is needed.
  • And together, we fulfill our obligation to Jews-at-risk in Israel and around the world, providing food, medicine, counseling, education and more.

Please help us turn our black and white thermometer to color. Make your donation to the 2013 Federation Campaign today so we do extraordinary things together.

Shalom! Your jewishlouisville.org website is your central source for:

  • Listings and links for Louisville’s Jewish agencies, organizations, synagogues and temples.
  • The latest news about the Jewish community.
  • Jewish Louisville's community calendar.Together we do extraordinary things!
  • There’s plenty to see—with more added regularly.
 

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CUFI director stresses importance of working together for Israel

[by Shiela Steinman Wallace]

When David Brog, executive director of Christians United for Israel (CUFI), came to Louisville on April 21 to speak at “A Night to Honor Israel” at Evangel World Prayer Center, he also came to the Jewish Community Center to speak to members of the Jewish community at a brunch sponsored by the Jewish Community Relations Council.

Brog’s clear message to the Jewish community at the brunch was CUFI is a one-issue organization. Its sole purpose is to support Israel and it is to the advantage of both the Jewish community and the Christian community to work together on this issue. He shared CUFI’s message in prepared remarks and in answering questions from those in attendance.

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