To share your simcha or to remember a loved one, email Scheri Mullins, Communications Coordinator.
July 2024
We celebrate together ... we mourn together.
Happy Anniversary!
Michael & Julie Sabes (July 1) - 40th
Ashley & Andrew Epstein (July 6) - 5th
Bob & Margie Kohn (July 15) - 62nd
Mona & Jay Brodsky (July 23) - 35th
Sherry & Jay Kaufman (July 27) - 55th
Guy & Nancyanne Lerner (July 30) - 30th
In Loving Memory
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Udell Levy, husband of Sheila Levy, father of Tyler Levy and son of Dolores Levy
Mazal Tov!
June 2024
We celebrate together ... we mourn together.
Happy Anniversary!
Joel & Charlotte Gittelson (June 14) - 60th
Darren & Jana Levitz (June 15) - 1st
Jonathan & Janet Hodes (June 18) - 35th
Paul & Herlene Margulis (June 27) - 30th
David & Kathleen Miles (June 29) - 5th
In Loving Memory
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Reva Brandin, sister of Madilyn Guss
Carol Lester Israel Morrison, mother of Julie Sabes
Mazal Tov!
Brayden Jesse Snyder, son of Charisse Levine Snyder and Bruce Snyder, brother to Sage Hallie, will be called to the Torah as a bar mitzvah at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 8, 2024. Brayden is the grandson of Allan Levine and the late Rhoda Levine, and the late Phyllis and Alfred Snyder.
A seventh grader at Meyzeek Middle, Brayden is captain of the JV Quick Recall team and a member of Meyzeek’s award-winning Academic team. Brayden competed this spring in the National Academic Quiz Bowl Tournament. He is a repeat medal winner in social studies assessment in his school district. When Brayden isn’t studying history and geography, he loves playing baseball. Brayden plays on three teams, competing on Meyzeek’s JV team, the Lyndon Lightning, and the Tigers rec ball team. Brayden is also an accomplished trumpet player in his school band. For his mitzvah project, he collected and donated blankets to Blanket Louisville to help those homeless in our community.
Mazal Tov to Award Winners from AJ!
The Federation and the Trager Family JCC will hold its 2024 Annual Meeting on Tuesday, June 25 at the Trager Family JCC’s Shapira Foundation Auditorium. Join the Jewish Federation and the Trager Family JCC as we elect our officers and new board members, as well as recognize and celebrate our award winners. The evening begins with cocktails at 5:30 p.m., followed by the meeting and awards ceremony at 6 p.m. RSVP to Adam Cohen at 502-238-2722 or email annualmeeting@jewishlouisville.org.
Congratulations to the following AJ members who have been selected to receive awards at the meeting:
Blanche B. Ottenheimer Award - Marcia Roth
Ronald & Marie Abrams Volunteer of the Year Award - Jon Klein
And congratulations to three AJ b'nei mitzvah alumni, too:
Lewis W Cole Memorial Young Leadership Award – Greg Moore
Ellen Faye Garmon Award - Rachel Berdichevsky (co-winner)
The Stacy Marks Nisenbaum Award - Ryan Shaps (co-winner)
May 2024
We celebrate together ... we mourn together.
Happy Anniversary!
Jonathan & Rebecca Cohen (May 15) - 25th
Charles & Lori Hubscher (May 22) - 30th
In Loving Memory
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Dr. Gary Fox, father of Traci Fox and Gregg Fox
Ronald D. Facktor, husband of Pat Facktor
Elaine Koby Stern, wife of Donald Stern, mother of Susan Kersey and sister of Dr. Melvyn Koby
Mazal Tov!
Mazal Tov to Joanie & Craig Lustig (grandparents) and Margie & Bob Kohn (great-grandparents) on the birth of Gemma Ruth Lustig, daughter of Jonathan & Claire Lustig, on April 16.
Mazal Tov to Andrea Olinger & Jonathan Lippman on the birth of their son, Emerson Isaac Olinger-Lippman on May 9.
Adath Jeshurun Confirmation 2024
Adath Jeshurun is pleased to announce that Richard Davidoff and Stella Serchuk will be marking their Confirmation at AJ during the Shabbat service on Saturday, May 18, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. Richard is the son of Dr. Felissa Goldstein and Neil Davidoff. Stella is the daughter of Randi Skaggs and David Serchuk. Adath Jeshurun is very proud of these two students.
Richard Davidoff is a Sophomore at Ballard High School. He is active in the Educators Rising Group and won first place in their Public Speaking Competition for the Commonwealth of Kentucky and will be going to Washington DC in June to compete in their National Competition He has a love for history. and enjoyed working with a kindergartner on his reading this year. During his free time he loves doing Karate and is currently a green belt with a stripe. He also enjoys light Sabre training. He is currently Life Rank and Assistant Senior Patrol Leader in Boy Scouts Troop 30 and working towards his Eagle Scout. He was also elected by his peers into the Order of the Arrow and is their Digital Media Chairman. His love of the outdoors and Judaism began at Camp Livingston which he has attended annually since 3rd grade.
Stella Serchuk is a 10th grader at Atherton High School. She is in the Media Arts Pathway at school, and loves horseback riding, reading, and cats.
April 2024
We celebrate together ... we mourn together.
Happy Anniversary!
William & Jackie Rubin (April 14) - 45th
Welcome New AJ Members!
John & Debbie Guest
Mazal Tov!
On Saturday, April 13, the Congregation celebrated the Bat Mitzvah of Amari Cohen, daughter of Jonathan & Rebecca Cohen. Mazal tov, Amari!
In Loving Memory
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Julius Loeser, father of Frances Balf, on April 1
Helen Claire Rosengarten, mother of Elliott Rosengarten, on April 2
March 2024
We celebrate together ... we mourn together.
Happy Anniversary!
Jasmine Farrier & Daniel Frockt (March 7) - 25th
Judith & Dennis Hummel (March 30) - 55th
Helane & David Cooper (March 31) - 45th
Welcome New AJ Members!
John & Debbie Guest
In Loving Memory
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Bernard David Hyman, on March 6
February 2024
We celebrate together ... we mourn together.
Happy Anniversary!
Janet & Alan Levitan (Feb. 1) - 55th
Rabbi Laura Metzger & Cantor David Lipp (Feb. 20) - 30th
Welcome New AJ Members!
Shelly Weizman & John Broderick, and their children Jacob & Samuel
Helene Gordon
In Loving Memory
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Dr. Ruth B. Greenberg, wife of Ronald Greenberg, mother of Craig Greenberg & Jennifer Tuvlin, on February 1
Hymie Osie, father of Robyn Newstadt, on February 13
January 2024
We celebrate together ... we mourn together.
In Loving Memory
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Ruth Gastel Polur, mother of George Polur, on December 27
Mazal tov!
Mazal tov to Rabbi Robert & Deborah Slosberg on the birth of their grandson, Henry Romeo Slosberg, son of Jeremy and Emily Slosberg, born December 30, 2023.
December 2023
We celebrate together ... we mourn together.
Happy Anniversary!
Ruth & Ronald Greenberg (Dec. 6) - 20th
Gerry & Steve Evans (Dec. 7) - 65th
Marlene & Sam Gordon (Dec. 15) - 60th
Susan & Jeff Callen (Dec. 21) - 55th
Marcia & Ed Segal (Dec. 23) - 61st
Gale & Allen Katcher (Dec. 25) - 62nd
Susan & William Yarmuth (Dec. 31) - 10th
In Loving Memory
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Michael Israel, brother of Julie Sabes, on November 29
Shirley Jean Kozlove, former member, on December 10
November 2023
We celebrate together ... we mourn together.
Happy Anniversary!
Barbara & David Gordon (Nov. 1) - 64th
Elaine & Don Stern (Nov. 23) - 69th
Suzanne & Jerry Wolff (Nov. 24) - 1st
In Loving Memory
(For full information, click on the name and read the obituary.)
Syrl Charn, mother of Michael Kleinman, on October 29
Rhoda Levine, mother of Charisse Snyder, on October 24
Mazal Tov, Jimmie Strull!
Congratulations to N. James Strull DMD on being named the 2023 School of Dentistry Alumni Fellow by Louisville Alumni. The University of Louisville Alumni Awards are the highest honor bestowed by Louisville Alumni. These awards recognize distinguished graduates who are exemplary ambassadors for the university and their college or school. Recipients reflect the high standing and character of their alma mater.
October 2023
We celebrate together ... we mourn together.
Happy Anniversary!
Diana and William Schmied (Oct. 2) - 30th
Michelle Jones & Belinda Setters (Oct. 6) - 10th
Mona & Frank Schramko (Oct. 18) - 25th
Cheryl & Larry Hughett (Oct. 19) - 50th
Sally & Al Wax (Oct. 20) - 55th
Lori & Steve Samuel (Oct. 20) - 5th
Patty & Doug Lamb (Oct. 23) - 45th
Evelyn & William Sabes (Oct. 28) - 72nd
In Loving Memory
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David Friedman, husband of Roz Friedman
Mazal Tov!
On Saturday, October 14, the Congregation celebrated the Bar Mitzvah of Christian Lee, son of Calvin Lee. Christian is a freshman at Clarksville High School where he is a straight A honor roll student. Christian is the varsity quarterback for the football team, plays basketball, and does track and field. In addition to enjoying sports, his hobbies are exercise and physical fitness. Mazal tov, Christian!
CONGRATULATIONS to Jerry Steinberg, 2023 WLKY Bell Award Recipient!
From Leslye Dicken: I couldn’t be prouder of my husband, Jerry Steinberg, for being selected as a recipient of the 2023 WLKY Bell Award!! The WLKY Bell Award is given annually to only ten adults and two youth honorees who have demonstrated the true “Spirit of Louisville” through volunteerism and seeks to inspire all residents to engage in community service. This event, televised live Thursday, October 5, 2023, is the premier volunteer recognition in Metro Louisville, given to those select people for their contribution of time, talent, and treasure to make our community a better place to live, work and play. Republic Bank, in honor of each recipient, will make a $500 donation to their favorite charity. A special thank you to Gilda’s Club Kentuckiana for nominating Jerry and to other special people who added letters of recommendation. It truly touches both of our hearts!
Thank You to our High Holy Days Volunteers and Staff!
AJ Clergy
Cantor David Lipp, Rabbi Laura Metzger, Rabbi Steve Bayar, and Rabbi Robert Slosberg (for assisting new staff)
AJ Staff
Barb Embry, Jennifer Procita, Scheri Mullins, Debbie Whitlock
AJ Choir
Gill Diamond, Rita Hight, Doug Lamb, Crystal Peters, Eva Schiller, Amy Shir, Joseph Sinski, Elaine Stauble, Brenda Weeks, Arnold Zegart
Cemetery Service
Bruce Haskell
College Connection Chair
Lori Hubscher
High Holy Days Appeal Card Collectors
Kelly Fox, Madison Fox, Peyton Fox, Larry Grossman
High Holy Days Project Manager
Melissa Monsky
High Holy Day Sitter Service
Barb Bennett, Michelle McCarty, Karen Carroll
Livestreaming Chair
Mitch Greenfield
Mahzor Loan Volunteers
Kelly Fox, Nikki King
Office and Facility Volunteers
Rhoda Faller, Lori Hubscher, Alexis Clayton Shaw, Carol Zegart
Rap and Reflect Leader
Bruce Tasch
Selichot Participants
LaToya Whitlock (The Decode Project), Karen Williams and Carissa Jury (CLOUT)
Ushers and Usher Chair
Larry Grossman, Chair
Sarah Baron, Shannon Benovitz, Ellana Bessen, Bruce Blue, Susan Eichenberger, Linda Engel, Andrew Epstein, Jeff Evans, Cybil Flora, Kelly Fox, David Fuchs, Mark Geller, Felissa Goldstein, Steve Goldstein, Doug Gordon, Sandy Harrison, Rita Hight, Charles Hubscher, Lori Hubscher, Margaret Jamner, Frank Kasdan, Nikki King, Jeff Klein, Howard Klein, Jonathan Lippman, Craig Lustig, Sheila Lynch, Melissa Monsky, Elliott Rosengarten, Marcy Rosengarten, Armand Rothschild, Frank Schwartz, Rick Shuster, Larry Snyder, Elaine Stauble
AND
A special thanks to all the Daveners, Torah and Haftarah readers, all who were able to accept an honor and Pulpit Officers who served over the High Holy Days.
September 2023
We celebrate together ... we mourn together.
Happy Anniversary!
Sandra and Barry Stoler (Sept. 7) - 25th
Mina & Gerald Tasman (Sept. 8) - 55th
In Loving Memory
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Barbara Pass, wife of Myron Pass
Elaine Bornstein, mother of James Bornstein and Lynn Callif, sister of Judy Greenberg
Laura Melon, wife of Larry Wasser
August 2023
We celebrate together ... we mourn together.
Happy Anniversary!
Sara & Howard Wagner (Aug. 7) - 35th
Phyllis & James Fine (Aug. 12) - 50th
Phyllis & David Leibson (Aug. 18) - 55th
Kathy & Paul Rosenberg (Aug. 21) - 40th
Rachel & Buddy Goldberg (Aug. 22) - 55th
Harriet & Abraham Rolnick (Aug. 30) - 64th
In Loving Memory
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Patricia Baron, Wife of Norton Baron
Arnold Belker, Husband of Terry Belker
A Note from Frank & Meryl Kasdan
At this time, we wish to express our most heartfelt thanks to our AJ family for all of their support, warmth, and love as we grieve the loss of our beloved son, Arthur.
During these past few weeks, it has felt as if a huge hug was wrapping its arms around us -- comforting, healing, and leaving an imprint on our hearts forever.
(August 28, 2023)
June & July 2023
We celebrate together ... we mourn together. This edition of the AJ Family News covers June & July 2023. To share good news or to remember a loved one, contact us here. AJ members are designated in blue below.
Congratulations!
Kol HaKavod to our very own Kendall Gellar on being named a Meyer-Gottesman Kol Koleinu Teen Feminist Fellow by Moving Traditions this year! Kol Koleinu is a distinctive opportunity for young Jewish feminists to learn how to effectively speak their minds and create the change they want to see in the world. The competitive application process requires a great deal of thought and insight. We are inspired by Kendall’s passion to speak her mind and make the world a better place. See the full list of 2023-2024 fellows:
www.movingtraditions.org/fellows.
Kendall is the daughter of Mark & Tracy Geller.
In Celebration and In Memoriam
Welcome New Members!
Barry Alberts
Rachel Rosenfeld
Jennifer Weiner
Lots of Grandbabies!
Leah Rose Treinish
Leslye Dicken & Jerry Steinberg, grandparents
Charlie Elizabeth Rosengarten
Marcy & Elliott Rosengarten, grandparents
Otis John Vincent Grossman
Larry Grossman, grandparent
In Loving Memory
Arthur David Kasdan
Son of Meryl & Frank Kasdan
