Thank you David Finke, Ph.D., CEO of JFCS for sharing the important work JFCS does to support transgender youth in our community.
Event Description:
WRJ Sisterhood Closing Meeting June 25, 1:00 pm
Join us in the Klein Center this Sunday, June 25, from 1-3 pm, for our closing meeting. We’ll welcome David Finke, Ph.D., CEO of JFCS as he shares about the important work they do to support transgender youth in our community. We’ll serve light refreshments. Admission is free—we ask that you bring a non-perishable food item for the JFCS Sonny and Janet Meyer Food Pantry. RSVP to Sarah Harlan at sarahharlan86@gmail.com or Karen Waldman at 502-425-4360.
Event Description:
WRJ Sisterhood Closing Meeting
June 25, 1:00 pm
Join us in the Klein Center this Sunday, June 25, from 1-3 pm, for our closing meeting. We’ll welcome David Finke, Ph.D., CEO of JFCS as he shares about the important work they do to support transgender youth in our community. We’ll serve light refreshments. Admission is free—we ask that you bring a non-perishable food item for the JFCS Sonny and Janet Meyer Food Pantry.
RSVP to Sarah Harlan at sarahharlan86@gmail.com
or Karen Waldman at 502-425-4360.
Pride Shabbat was fantastic – thank you all for showing your support!
Event Description:
Pride Shabbat Friday, June 23
Erev Shabbat Service at 7:00 pm with Senator Dr. Karen Berg
Saturday, June 24
Pride Torah Study at 9:00 am with Rabbi David and Professor Rev. Johanna Bos
Pride Shabbat at 10:30 am honoring LGBTQIA+ Jewish community with Voices of Kentuckiana, Shir Chadash, and Rabbi Rachel Pass
Pride Luncheon at noon with performance by Voices of Kentuckiana
The Temple is celebrating Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer and Questioning, Intersex, and Asexual (LGBTQIA+) Pride month.
Pride Shabbat honors our LGBTQIA+ members and families. This year we are honoring especially the memory of our beloved friend, Henry Berg-Brousseau z”l (of blessed memory), who grew up as a member of The Temple and was always loved and supported by our community. We are so proud of Henry’s achievements and will always cherish his memory.
Pride Shabbat is Friday evening and Shabbat morning, June 23-24, 2023.
Friday service will have our Temple member, Henry’s mother, State Senator Doctor Karen Berg speak and share the legal struggles and discrimination that LGBTQIA+ are facing in our State.
Shabbat morning we start with a special Torah study led by Rabbi David and Prof. Rev. Johanna Bos on LGBTQIA+ issues in the Torah and Jewish sources.
Shabbat service begins at 10:30 am, our LGBTQIA+ members will be leading services, and Rabbi Rachael Pass (Henry’s sister) will be delivering the sermon.
We will also view a special video about what it means to be a LGBTQIA+ member at our Temple. Voices of Kentuckiana, the only LGBTQIA+ choir in KY will participate in the service which will be led by Shir Chadash and Avery Curtis. After the service, there will be a 30-minute performance led by Voices of Kentuckiana. photo
There will be a special free lunch catered by Good Belly to all who attend (RSVP is needed below). The desserts will include the famous WRJ/Sisterhood rainbow cake, and we will bless Sarah Harlan’s delicious handmade rainbow challah.
Pride Shabbat
Friday, June 23
Erev Shabbat Service at 7:00 pm with Senator Dr. Karen Berg
Saturday, June 24
Pride Torah Study at 9:00 am with Rabbi David and Professor Rev. Johanna Bos
Pride Shabbat at 10:30 am honoring LGBTQIA+ Jewish community with Voices of Kentuckiana, Shir Chadash, and Rabbi Rachel Pass
Pride Luncheon at noon with performance by Voices of Kentuckiana
The Temple is celebrating Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer and Questioning, Intersex, and Asexual (LGBTQIA+) Pride month.
Pride Shabbat honors our LGBTQIA+ members and families. This year we are honoring especially the memory of our beloved friend, Henry Berg-Brousseau z”l (of blessed memory), who grew up as a member of The Temple and was always loved and supported by our community. We are so proud of Henry’s achievements and will always cherish his memory.
Pride Shabbat is Friday evening and Shabbat morning, June 23-24, 2023.
Friday service will have our Temple member, Henry’s mother, State Senator Doctor Karen Berg speak and share the legal struggles and discrimination that LGBTQIA+ are facing in our State.
Shabbat morning we start with a special Torah study led by Rabbi David and Prof. Rev. Johanna Bos on LGBTQIA+ issues in the Torah and Jewish sources.
Shabbat service begins at 10:30 am, our LGBTQIA+ members will be leading services, and Rabbi Rachael Pass (Henry’s sister) will be delivering the sermon.
We will also view a special video about what it means to be a LGBTQIA+ member at our Temple. Voices of Kentuckiana, the only LGBTQIA+ choir in KY will participate in the service which will be led by Shir Chadash and Avery Curtis. After the service, there will be a 30-minute performance led by Voices of Kentuckiana.
photo
There will be a special free lunch catered by Good Belly to all who attend (RSVP is needed below). The desserts will include the famous WRJ/Sisterhood rainbow cake, and we will bless Sarah Harlan’s delicious handmade rainbow challah.
Happy Father’s Day with The Temple Brotherhood at the annual Trap Shoot.
Event Description:
Father’s Day Event – Brotherhood Trap Shoot Sunday, June 18 at 10:00 am
Join us for our 15th Annual Father’s Day Trap Shoot. We will leave The Temple parking lot at 9:00 am and carpool to Indian Creek Shooting Range in Georgetown, Indiana. We will have refreshments and trophies. RSVP to mfriedman@sustainablemgt.com.
Father’s Day Event – Brotherhood Trap Shoot
Sunday, June 18 at 10:00 am
Join us for our 15th Annual Father’s Day Trap Shoot. We will leave The Temple parking lot at 9:00 am and carpool to Indian Creek Shooting Range in Georgetown, Indiana. We will have refreshments and trophies. RSVP to mfriedman@sustainablemgt.com.
MISSION STATEMENT
The Mission of The Temple is to:
Be a center for Reform Judaism in Louisville, Kentucky.
Provide spiritual guidance and strength through the practice of Judaism
Emphasize the ideals and objectives of Reform Judaism through worship, education, congregational programming, social justice, and our community relationships
WRJ Closing Meeting with David Finke
/in Featured, News, PicturesThank you David Finke, Ph.D., CEO of JFCS for sharing the important work JFCS does to support transgender youth in our community.
Event Description:
WRJ Sisterhood Closing Meeting
June 25, 1:00 pm
Join us in the Klein Center this Sunday, June 25, from 1-3 pm, for our closing meeting. We’ll welcome David Finke, Ph.D., CEO of JFCS as he shares about the important work they do to support transgender youth in our community. We’ll serve light refreshments. Admission is free—we ask that you bring a non-perishable food item for the JFCS Sonny and Janet Meyer Food Pantry.
RSVP to Sarah Harlan at sarahharlan86@gmail.com
or Karen Waldman at 502-425-4360.
Pride Shabbat
/in Featured, News, PicturesPride Shabbat was fantastic – thank you all for showing your support!
Event Description:
Pride Shabbat
Friday, June 23
Saturday, June 24
The Temple is celebrating Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer and Questioning, Intersex, and Asexual (LGBTQIA+) Pride month.
Pride Shabbat honors our LGBTQIA+ members and families. This year we are honoring especially the memory of our beloved friend, Henry Berg-Brousseau z”l (of blessed memory), who grew up as a member of The Temple and was always loved and supported by our community. We are so proud of Henry’s achievements and will always cherish his memory.
Pride Shabbat is Friday evening and Shabbat morning, June 23-24, 2023.
Friday service will have our Temple member, Henry’s mother, State Senator Doctor Karen Berg speak and share the legal struggles and discrimination that LGBTQIA+ are facing in our State.
Shabbat morning we start with a special Torah study led by Rabbi David and Prof. Rev. Johanna Bos on LGBTQIA+ issues in the Torah and Jewish sources.
Shabbat service begins at 10:30 am, our LGBTQIA+ members will be leading services, and Rabbi Rachael Pass (Henry’s sister) will be delivering the sermon.
We will also view a special video about what it means to be a LGBTQIA+ member at our Temple. Voices of Kentuckiana, the only LGBTQIA+ choir in KY will participate in the service which will be led by Shir Chadash and Avery Curtis. After the service, there will be a 30-minute performance led by Voices of Kentuckiana.
photo
There will be a special free lunch catered by Good Belly to all who attend (RSVP is needed below). The desserts will include the famous WRJ/Sisterhood rainbow cake, and we will bless Sarah Harlan’s delicious handmade rainbow challah.
Father’s Day Trap Shoot
/in Featured, News, PicturesHappy Father’s Day with The Temple Brotherhood at the annual Trap Shoot.
Event Description:
Father’s Day Event – Brotherhood Trap Shoot
Sunday, June 18 at 10:00 am
Join us for our 15th Annual Father’s Day Trap Shoot. We will leave The Temple parking lot at 9:00 am and carpool to Indian Creek Shooting Range in Georgetown, Indiana. We will have refreshments and trophies. RSVP to mfriedman@sustainablemgt.com.