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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
(For full information, click on the name and read the obituary.)
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
(For full information, click on the name and read the obituary.)
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
(For full information, click on the name and read the obituary.)
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