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Bernheim Rabbis’ Shabbat Dinner and Services

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Thank you to all that attended our Bernheim Rabbis’ Shabbat Dinner and Services last week! What a great time was had by all!

Isaac Bernheim (1848-1945) was a Reform Jew, devoted member of The Temple, a Louisville distiller, and philanthropist who, in 1929, bequeathed 14,000 acres of land – the Bernheim Forest and Arboretum – to the people of Kentucky. To celebrate the man and his legacy, we have an Annual Sabbath service in the Classical Reform style led by Rabbi Joe Rooks Rapport, and featuring a professional choir under the direction of Dr. Louie Bailey.

Shabbat (the Sabbath) is a key part of Jewish life; it is observed as a day of rest and spiritual rejuvenation. Shabbat takes place from nightfall on Friday to nightfall on Saturday. In the home and synagogue, blessings are made and candles are lit to welcome Shabbat and signify the start of the festival. The Kiddush prayer is recited to represent the holiness of the day. Blessings are made over wine and challah. (See information on Shabbat services with our new Guide to Jewish Services.)

CLASSICAL

Classical Services are held on special occasions throughout the year, celebrating our History as a founding congregation of American Reform Judaism, Founders’ Day, Isaac Mayer Wise’s birthday, and Bernheim Shabbat. They are led from the Sinai Edition of the old Union Prayer Book. Music from the Classical Age of Reform Judaism, is performed by The Temple professional choir.

Rabbis’ Shabbat Dinner for more than 100

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Over 100 people came to our Middle Eastern Cuisine Rabbis’ Shabbat Dinner.  We host regular Rabbis’ Shabbat Dinners before services throughout the year with fun themes and dinner menus.  These events are made possible thanks to a generous grant from the Jewish Heritage Fund for Excellence.

Shabbat (the Sabbath) is a key part of Jewish life. It is a day of rest and spiritual rejuvenation. Shabbat takes place from nightfall on Friday to nightfall on Saturday. In the home and synagogue, blessings are made and candles are lit to welcome Shabbat and signify the start of the festival. The Kiddush prayer is recited to represent the holiness of the day. Blessings are made over wine and challah.

Welcoming Student Cantor Mike Jarvis

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Over 120 Temple members joined us for dinner, services and a special Oneg to welcome our new Student Cantor, Mike Jarvis.

Mike Jarvis spent the first part of his life as a business process developer working in downtown Washington D.C. before he began to question whether he wanted to devote his whole life to making the wealthy wealthier. In 2012 he graduated with a dual-major in Vocal Performance and Interdisciplinary Religion before beginning the process of Cantorial ordination program at Hebrew Union College – Jewish Institute of Religion. He is excited for the opportunity to tend to the spiritual and emotional needs of the Jewish people and especially to show young people that Judaism can be interesting, rewarding, and even cool.