Names Aaron and Chan Kemper

Ages 35, 38

How long have you been a member of The Temple? 5 months

Why did you decide to join The Temple? Aaron attended Temple growing up and would like to provide that same community and fellowship to our children. We also want to increase and encourage diversity and inclusion in the Jewish diaspora so that my children and other children like them can see reflections of themselves in the Jewish community.

What do you do for a living? Aaron is an attorney in private practice in Louisville. Chan is an is a legal analyst with the KY Legislative Research Commission.

What is your favorite Temple memory? Watching our daughters be welcomed into the community by Rabbi David at their baby naming ceremonies.

How did you meet your spouse or partner? We met at the University of Cincinnati College of Law.

What are some of your hobbies and interests? We both enjoy reading and debate (we are attorneys after all).

Seen any good movies lately? Stranger Things Season 3 is great so far!

Do you have a favorite sport and/or sports team? Basketball for both of us.

Do you have a hidden talent? Aaron can juggle.

Do you have any pets? Cosmo & Ella.

Have you lived anywhere besides Louisville? Chan is from the U.S. Virgin Islands and we both lived there after law school and clerked for the Superior Court.

What is your favorite Louisville restaurant? Ramsi’s Café on the World.

What do you want to be when you grow up? Chan’s husband.