Family News

Happy Anniversary!

Marilyn and David Segal (May 6) - 35th

Susan Bornstein and David Fox (May 12) - 40th

Susan and Bradley Keller (May 12) - 40th

Carol and Arnold Zegart (May 19) - 40th

Nancy and Steven Snow (May 25) - 50th

Ruth and Carl Kline (May 27) - 69th

Rhoda and Bernie Faller (May 31) - 40th

In Loving Memory
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Mazal Tov!

David & Michelle Greenberg are happy to announce the birth of their grandchild, Griff M. Greenberg.

Happy Anniversary!

Linda and Stuart Goldberg (Apr. 7) - 62nd

Felissa Goldstein and Neil Davidoff (Apr. 10) - 20th

In Loving Memory
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Fred I. “Buddy” Levin, brother of Lester Miller 

Mazal Tov!

Jon and Caroline Salomon are pleased to announce the arrival of their daughter, Sterling Grace Salomon on April 17, 2025. She joins big brother, Arthur.

New members Daniel and Meredith Blatt are pleased to announce the arrival of their son Noah Duke Blatt on April 4, 2025.

Jeff and Mindy Klein are pleased to share that their daughter, Rachel married Jeremy Breit on December 14, 2024. They also welcomed a grandson, Shai Noah, on March 4, 2025. He is the son of Michael and Carly Klein.

Mazal Tov!

Madison Fay Fox will be called to the Torah as a Bat Mitzvah at 10 am on April 26th. Madison is the daughter of Kelly and Adam, older sister to Peyton. Madison is the granddaughter of Dr. Martin and Ruth Fox, and Kathy Seger. She is the great-granddaughter of Sol and Fay Fox, Harry and Paula Reinfeld, Clifford and Mary Seger, all of blessed memory. 

Madison is a 7th grade student athlete at Kentucky Country Day School. She enjoys volleyball, archery and horseback riding. Madison loves spending time with her family, friends and two dogs, Daisy and Pollen.

Happy Anniversary!

Harvey & Arlene Kaufman (Mar. 4) - 63rd

Daniel & Sally Weinberg (Mar. 10) - 40th

In Loving Memory
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Arthur Samuel, husband of Judy Samuel

Erwin Sherman, husband of Judie Samuel, father of Vicki Shuster

Mazal Tov!

Caleb Cartwright, son of Dawn Caster and Justin Cartwright, will be called to the Torah as a Bar Mitzvah on March 1, 2025. He is the grandson of Sharon and Keiley Caster, George and Mary Cartwright, and Laura and Renaldo Parales. 

Dr. Matthew & Ellana Bessen of Louisville are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Julia Bessen, to Dylan Brown, son of Steve and Marla Brown of Chicago. After spending 3.5 years traveling the world together, Julia & Dylan have plans to permanently reside in Chicago, IL, with their dog Charlie Brown. Current plans include an October wedding in the following years in Louisville.

Happy Anniversary!

David & Michelle Greenberg (Feb. 5) - 30th

Daniel & Lizzie Cohen (Feb. 14) - 10th

Randy & Mary Baron (Feb. 16) - 50th

Katie Rubin & Will Etter (Feb. 21) - 15th

David & Betsey Geller (Feb. 26) - 30th

Barbara Isaacs Hymson & Sidney Hymson (Feb. 27) - 25th

In Loving Memory
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Naomi Handmaker, aunt of Steven Snow, on February 16, 2025

David Gordon, husband of Barbara Gordon, brother of Sam Gordon, brother-in-law of Frankye Gordon and uncle of Marla Gordon on February 23, 2025

Dr. Kenneth Woodman

Ronnie Baxter, brother of Diana Stoler

Mazal Tov!

Fay Evie Davidson will be called to the Torah as a Bat Mitzvah at 10 am on February 1 at Congregation Adath Jeshurun. Fay is the daughter of Shoshanna Goldfine, Jeffrey Goldberg, Jerad Davidson, and Katie Reese. Her grandparents include Karen Cox, Martin & Debbie Davidson, Lois Davidson, Dan Alley, Barbara Glassberg, and Linda & Stuart Goldberg.

Fay attends Kentucky Country Day School where she is involved in theater, archery, and music. She recently starred in KCD’s production of Yo, Vikings! and enjoys attending the theater, reading, and learning about languages & mythology. Since Kentucky Shakespeare Camp was a formative experience, Fay founded Puck’s Scholars, a scholarship fund for underserved children attending Kentucky Shakespeare Camp. She is committed to growing this scholarship fund over the next few years through fundraisers and events.

Happy Anniversary!

Laura and Leon Joyce (Jan. 23) - 15th

In Loving Memory
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Hans Bensinger on January 7, 2025

Betty Sue Brockman, mother of Britt Brockman, on January 3, 2025

Sheila Levinson, mother of Sheldon Levinson, on January 3, 2025

Howard Kenneth Block on January 5, 2025

Dorothy Osofsky, mother of Amy Gilbert, on January 28, 2025

Mazal Tov!

Mazal tov to Jeffrey Greenberg on the birth of twin grandchildren, Oliver and Skyler.

Happy Anniversary!

Steve & Gerry Evans (Dec. 7) - 66th

Stephen & Frances Balf (Dec. 10) - 35th

Sam & Marlene Gordon (Dec. 15) - 61st

Stephen & Sharon Berger (Dec. 25) - 55th

Allen & Gale Katcher (Dec. 25) - 63rd

In Loving Memory
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Bette Globus Goodman, sister of William Sabes

Gilda Halpern

Mazal Tov!

Congratulations to Larry and Melinda Snyder on the birth of their granddaughter, Annie Louise Mazzone. 

Happy Anniversary!

David & Barbara Gordon (Nov. 1) - 65th

Sandra & John Harrison (Nov. 4) - 35th

Juan & Maritza Reffreger (Nov. 4) - 15th

Frank & Barbara Weisberg (Nov. 23) - 50th

Irv & Mindy Jaffe (Nov. 25) - 45th

Elliott & Marcy Rosengarten (Nov. 25) - 40th

Howard & Barbie Evans (Nov. 27) - 30th

In Loving Memory
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Mazal Tov!

Aaron Gregory Shaw, son of Aaron and Greg Shaw, was called to the Torah as a bar mitzvah on Saturday, November 9th. 

Zoe Lila Bailen, daughter of Caren & Michael Bailen, was called to the Torah as a Bat Mitzah on Saturday, November 16th. Zoe is the granddaughter of Sandy and Jim Bailen, and the late Betty and David Carney. She is also the great-granddaughter of the late Shirley Bailen.

Jude Irvine Tasman, son of Abby and Barrett Tasman, was called to the Torah as a Bar Mitzvah on Saturday, November 23rd at 10 a.m. Jude is the grandson of Marda and Ronnie Tasman, James Blickle, and Gretchen Blickle of blessed memory. He is also the great-grandson of Martha Frockt.

Happy Anniversary!

Zachary Wasserman & Jill Golden 
(October 18) - 10th

Robin & Bruce Silverman (October 22) - 40th

Jeffrey & Bari Calderon (October 23) - 25th

Greg & Laura Gitter (October 24) - 25th

William & Dora Esakov (October 28) - 45th

William & Evelyn Sabes (Octobr 28) - 73rd

Hope & Richard Trebilcock (October 30) - 25th

In Loving Memory
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Dr. Melvyn Koby

Mazal Tov!

Ryan Lincoln Wachsman, son of Sean & Melanie Wachsman was called to the Torah as a Bar Mitzvah on October 19, 2024 at 10:00 a.m.

Ryan is the brother of Hayley Wachsman, and the grandson of Jeff & Sheila Wachsman and Marc & Renee Wolkoff.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

Happy Anniversary!

Barbara & David Gordon (Nov. 1) - 64th

Elaine & Don Stern (Nov. 23) - 69th

Suzanne & Jerry Wolff (Nov. 24) - 1st

In Loving Memory
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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.

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

Larry S. Weinberg 

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!

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.