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HSJS Weekly Update 4/24/2022


We are so fortunate to have the penultimate tour guide in Rabbi Rapport! We had a fantastic tour of Old Jewish Louisville, and really got a sense of the significant impact the Jewish community has had on Louisville and the Commonwealth of Kentucky. It was also inspiring to visit the “geographical genealogy” of Louisville’s Synagogues, […]

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Weekly update 3/27/22


We were a small but mighty crew today, exploring the Jewish Archives at The Temple in preparation for our Tour of Old Jewish Louisville on Sunday, April 24.  Our first year Hot Topics class watched Rugrats’ Passover and discussed representation in media and our Confirmation students continued their learning journeys.Enjoy spring break and have a […]

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HSJS Weekly Update 3/13/22


Today we made macaroons in Jewish Cooking (it’s never too early to get ready for Passover), and we began exploring American Jewish history in Coming to America as we prepare for our tour of Old Jewish Louisville next month. Our Confirmation students continued their studies and preparation for Passover. And in response to a recent, […]

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Weekly update 2/27/22


Today we started with a brief mindfulness practice, reflecting on the words of Rabbi Nachman of Breslov in solidarity with the people of Ukraine. In our electives, we explored the origin of the actual invisible chariot in The Invisible Chariot; Jewish values vis-à-vis space colonization in Jews and SciFi; and modern Hebrew and Arabic poetry, including using what […]

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Weekly update 1/23/22


This afternoon we explored The Abrahamic Faiths; delved deeper into Kabbalah, kavanah, and intention; talked about the history of Jewish organized crime in Hot Topics; and continued our Confirmation studies.We meet next on February 6. Again, our assumption will be that we’re meeting in person, while also evaluating the COVID environment as it relates specifically to our community. […]

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Weekly update 1/9/22


Cantor Hordes helped us kick off our second semester by leading us in a guided Jewish meditation practice. We launched the first of a 4-part Invisible Chariot/Jewish Mysticism elective, part 1 of 2 of LGBTQ Judaism, and we’re looking forward to starting to explore The Abrahamic Faiths at our next session. Confirmation students continued their […]

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HSJS Update 12/5/21


Today we celebrated Hanukkah, learned about the actual origin of the dreidel, explored the history of Chasidism in Europe and the transition to city life, and vigorously debated latkes vs. hamentaschen; and that was just in our elective classes!Wishing you all a light-filled last night of Chanukah, lots of Mazal for final exams, and a […]

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HSJS Update


Today we explored the mystery surrounding the ancient Aleppo Codex in Biblical Archeology and the very timely issue of decisions regarding medical treatment in Jewish Bioethics. We practiced getting centered through Jewish Mindfulness and Confirmation and first year Hot Topics rounded out our afternoon.

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Weekly update 10/24/21


What a joy to learn, socialize, and engage with everyone in-person as we explored everything from Yiddishkeit and Ashkenazic Culture to Biblical Archeology to Jewish Identity and Tradition and more!We’ll meet next on November 7, same time and place. Have a great couple weeks!

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Weekly update 9/26/21


Today we made sweet noodle (lokshen) kugel, began “digging” into Biblical Archeology (sorry, I couldn’t resist), talked about what makes up our identity as humans and, specifically, as Jews, and more!Our next session is Sunday, October 10, from 3:30-5:30. We’re watching the COVID numbers regularly, and will give ample notice of our return to in-person classes.Chag […]

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