TORAH TALKA New Adult Education Class

Thursdays

1:15 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

At the JFB Office - 1050 Chinoe Rd Ste 112, LexingtonFacilitated by Rabbi Sharon Cohen

Join us as we tackle themes and issues that touch us as

Jews — past, present and future.

We begin this new high-level discussion-based class by studying pivotal moments in Jewish History that provide a framework for exploring important topics such as Jewish

identity, assimilation, ethics, law, spirituality, theology, and feminism.

For more information email Rabbi Sharon Cohen at

rabbisharon@jewishlexington.org.

ShalomeventsA monthly compilation of community events, announcements, and useful information.

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September 7 - YBJ “By the Candlelight” Shabbat Dinner7:00 p.m. - This month’s potluck meal is hosted by Daniel Baker and Tyler Arvin. For more information, contactdaniel@jewishlexington.org or visit YBJ on Facebook.

September 9 - Apple Days Festival with PJ Library12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. - Join PJ Library for this FREE event in a private party area featuring snacks and a wagon ride! Admission is only free to those who RSVP tojori@jewishlexington.org by September 4.

September 10 - YBJ Rosh Hashanah Dinner7:00 p.m. - Young Bluegrass Jews will celebrate the new year together at a special potluck hosted by Joshua and Aaron Shapiro-Howard. Contactdaniel@jewishlexington.org for more details.

September 13 - JFS Caregiver Support Meeting11:00 a.m. - Monthly caregiver support meeting at Temple Adath Israel. RSVP to jfs@jewishlexington.org.

September 29 - PJ Parents Night Out - Breakout Games6:10 p.m. - PJ Parents night out at the Breakout Games with dinner to follow at KY Native. Free childcare available at TAI with drop-off 5:30-5:50 p.m. Breakout game is FREE with RSVP to jori@jewishlexington.org by September 21.

Jewish Federation of the Bluegrass1050 Chinoe Rd. Ste. 112, Lexington, KY 40502 (859) 268-0672 - www.jewishlexington.org

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September 2018

JFS Caregiver Support Meeting

September 13, 11:00 a.m. meets at Temple Adath Israel

This monthly meeting provides a confidential andsupportive environment to allow family members, friends, and caregivers to meet for mutual support, education, and

exchanging ideas with one another. For more info,contact Paula Mertens at jfs@jewishlexington.org.

Bikes2Gether: Bikes & BourbonPresented by Jewish Federation of Louisville and Partnership2Gether

Bikes & Bourbon is a 4-day, bicycle tour of Kentucky’s signature landmarks

taking place October 5-8, 2018. With riders from Israel and around the U.S. explore new friendships, quiet country roads and local distilleries nestled among the rolling

bluegrass hills. Ride for 1 day or all 4!

In honor of Israel’s birthday, each day will feature a 70-mile ride, optional shorter rides, and distillery stops. Bring your love of cycling, a passion for Kentucky’s

unique spirits, or a desire for new personal connections. This trip is for you!

On Monday, October 8, the ride will be in Lexington with a finale celebration.

Register Online at jewishlouisville.org/bikes-bourbon

SAVE THE DATE!

Bubbe’s Four B’s: Blues, Brews, BBQ & Bingo!

October 21 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. at Temple Adath Israel

Janice Newman loved laughing, games, fun, friendship, and her Jewish community.

Honor her memory by attending a fabulous party sponsored by the Woman of Valor herself! This event is FREE and complimentary food will be provided by Blue Door

Smokehouse. Entertainment provided by Dan Jackson and Company. West Sixth Brewing will be selling beer, with 25% of the proceeds going back into the Janice Newman Fund.

RSVP to Angie Smith at a.smith@kpcarch.com by October 14.

Shanah Tovah! !שנה טובה

Shanah Tovah! !שנה טובה

Ancient Text, Modern Times - Every Wednesday, 7:00 p.m, An in-depth look at the weekly Torah portion and the effect it has on our daily lives. No prior study required. Open to all.Shabbos - Every Friday, 7:00 p.m., Traditional Friday night sevices followed by family-style Shabbos dinner.Spetember 1 - Selichos Bonfire

9:00 p.m. - Join Jews around the world as they prepare for the High Holidays with a night of reflection, prayer and renewal.

September 2 - Holiday Orders12:00 p.m. - Do you know of someone who would like to hear Shofar but cannot make it to services? Do you need a Lulav & Etrog for Sukkot? Contact Rabbi Litvin.

September 5 - Farbrengen8:00 p.m. - Uplift your spirit, connect with your soul and experience a farbrengen. Open to the entire community.

September 8 & 22 - Kiddush Club1:00 p.m. - A bi-monthly group-driven learning experience on the weekly portion, followed by Mussaf and Cholent.

September 9 - Rosh Hashanah Service7:30 p.m. - A traditional Rosh Hashanah service followed by a community meal with all the customary foods.

September 10 - Rosh Hashanah1:00 p.m. - Shofar blowing serviceHeart the blasts of the Shofar. Lunch to follow.3:00 p.m. - Shofar blowing service at W. T. Young Library, follwed by Tashlich.7:30 p.m. - Shofar blowing and 2nd day Rosh Hashanah service.

September 11 - Shofar Blowing Service and Lunch1:00 p.m. - Hear the shofar at Chabad. Lunch to follow.

September 12 - Fast of Gedalya Break Fast8:20 p.m. - Conclude the commemoration of Governor Gedalya’s assassination with a break fast and discussion of weekly portion.

September 14 & 28 - Dessert & Discussion9:30 p.m. - Intriguing Q&A led by Shoshi andaccompanied by delicious homemade desserts.

September 23 - Sukkos Services7:30 p.m. - A joyful holiday service followed by a Yom Tov meal in the Sukkah.

September 24 - Lulav, Services, and Dinner in the Sukkah7:30 p.m. - Shake the Lulav and Etrog, celebrate theholiday service, and enjoy a meal in the Sukkah.

September 25 - Lulav and Lunch1:00 p.m. - Shake the Lulav and Etrog and enjoy a holiday meal in the Sukkah. Lulav and Etrog will be available all day.

September 26 - Hops in the Hut8:00 p.m. - Chabad and YBJ celebrate Sukkos with a beer education and tasting in the Sukkah. 21+ only.

September 27 - Leon Cooper Leadership Course, Part 512:00 p.m. - Community class at the JFB office.“From High Holidays to weekdays. Adapting to the year.” Expand your knowledge with Jewish tradition and practice with a new series designed to craft Jewish leaders.

Shabbat - Every Saturday, 9:30 a.m., Lunch to followMinyan - Every Tuesday, 5:45 p.m. to 6:15 p.m. A quick way to do a wonderful mitzvah. In addition to thanking God and forming community, you can help make a minyan forindividuals who need to say Kaddish. This is such animportant mitzvah and manifests our loving care.Studying Psalms - Every Wednesday, 12:00 p.m. - Forthousands of years, Psalms have been integral to Jewish prayer. Even before there was a Temple in Jerusalem, Jews reached out to God through psalms. May your exploration of this fascinating book enrich your life.Talmud Study - Thursdays, Service at 7:30 a.m., Light breakfast to follow, Study at 8:30 a.m. Contact the office for more information at office@ozs.org.September 1 - Selichot

9:30 p.m. - Selichot Services, introduce the traditionalholiday melodies of the season.

September 9 - Erev Rosh Hashanah6:00 p.m. - Bring in the holiday with OZS.

September 10 - Rosh Hashanah9:15 a.m. - First day morning service. Call the office if you would like childcare or for children to join special youth programming.1:30 p.m. - After the morning service, join for Tashclich, symbolically casting transgressions into the water.6:00 p.m. - OZS students will lead the service for the 2nd evening of Rosh Hashanah.

September 11 - Rosh Hashanah 2nd Day9:15 a.m. - Second day morning service.

September 16 - Harriet Cooper Blood Drive9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. - If you would like to do a special mitzvah, you are welcome to join OZS at this blood drive. Please email sue.ezrine@gmail.com to reserve your time.

September 16 - Community Kever Avot Service1:00 p.m. - All are welcome to join at Lexington Cemetery as we honor our loved ones who have passed away.

September 18 - Kol Nidre7:15 p.m. - Service will begin promptly at 7:15 p.m.

September 19 - Yom Kippur9:15 a.m. - Service will begin promptly at 9:15 a.m.12:00 p.m. - Yizkor. Honor those who have passed away.5:15 p.m. - Join OZS to study, pray the afternoon service (with reading of the book of Jonah), finish the holiday with Ne’ilah and conclude the fast with a community meal.

September 21 - Kabbalat Shabbat with Stewart Home5:30 p.m. - Join OZS as they welcome the residents of the Stewart Home for Kabbalat Shabbat services.

September 28 - Kids Shabbat5:30 p.m. - Hang out in the sukkah and learn about Sukkot! RSVP to office@ozs.org.

September 24 - Sukkot Services9:30 a.m. - Join OZS for Sukkot services.

October 1 - Shmini Atzeret Services9:30 a.m. - Shmini Atzeret Services will be followed by Yizkor at about 11:30 a.m.

October 2 - Community Simchat Torah Celebration1:00 p.m. - Finish off the holiday season with joy at OZS. Dance with the Torahs and enjoy pizza. RSVP to859-266-8050.

Temple Adath Israel

Shabbat - Every Friday, 7:00 p.m., Oneg to followSeptember 1 - Selichot: Seeking Forgiveness

7:00 p.m. - Program8:15 p.m. - Havdalah8:30 p.m. - Service, followed by viewing and discussion of a recent episode of The Crown.

September 9 - Erev Rosh Hashanah7:00 p.m. - No childcare. Oneg after service.

September 10 - Rosh Hashanah9:30 a.m. - First day morning service and children’senrichment program. Child care available.2:00 p.m. - Tashlich at the home of Jo and Bob Belin.

September 12 - Juliets2:30 p.m. - Contact the Temple office for more information.

September 16 - Community Kever Avot Service1:00 p.m. - All are welcome to join at Lexington Cemetery as we honor our loved ones who have passed away.

September 18 - Kol Nidre7:00 p.m. - Kol Nidre service. No child care available.

September 19 - Yom Kippur9:30 a.m. - Morning service and children’s enrichment program. Child care available.12:00 p.m. - Yizkor service. Honor loved ones who have passed away.1:15 p.m. - Meditation with Lisa Miller.3:00 p.m. - Afternoon service. Child care available.4:45 p.m. - Yizkor service.5:30 p.m. - Ne’ilah. Break-the-fast to follow Ne’ilah.

September 23 - Erev Sukkot6:00 p.m. - Sukkah decoration with pizza in the hut! Brief service follows.

September 28 - Family Shabbat5:30 p.m. - Service; 6:00 p.m. - Dinner

October 1 - Shmini Atzeret Services at OZS9:30 a.m. - TAI will join OZS for Shmini Atzeret Services followed by Yizkor at about 11:30 a.m.

October 2 - Community Simchat Torah Celebrationat OZS

5:30 p.m. - Finish off the holiday season with joy at OZS. Dance with the Torahs and enjoy pizza. RSVP to859-266-8050.

2018 - September Events - 5778/5779

124 N. Ashland Ave., Lexington, KY 40502 (859) 269-2979 - www.lextai.org

Ohavay Zion Synagogue2048 Edgewater Ct., Lexington, KY 40502 (859) 266-8050 - www.ozs.org

Chabad of the Bluegrass568 Columbia Ave. Lexington, KY 40508 (859) 813-0770 - www.chabadofthebluegrass.com

2018 - September Events - 5778/5779

UK HillelSeptember 9 - Rosh Hashanah Dinner

7:00 p.m. - Bring in a new year of celebration with dinner, apples & honey!

September 19 - Break-the-fast for Yom Kippur7:00 p.m. - Break your fast with favorite foods and fun!

For more information about UK Hillel, contact ShaunaFerguson at shauna.ferguson@uky.edu.

Lexington HavurahThe Lexington Havurah will conduct High Holiday services on both days of Rosh HaShanah, Kol Nidre and Yom Kippur. A Sukkot event is also planned.

For details, please contact Steve Shedlofsky atshedlof@uky.edu.

UK Jewish Studies“The Immigrant Roots of American Whiskey”

by Noah RothbaumSeptember 6 - 7:00 p.m. - Hilary J. Boone Center

Noah Rothbaum is the editor of The Daily Beast’s Half Full section. Under his leadership, the site won the 2018 Tales of the Cocktail Spirited Award for Best Cocktail & Spirits Publication. He also hosts the podcast Life Behind Bars with legendary cocktail historian David Wondrich. It won the 2018 Tales of the Cocktail Spirited Award for Best Podcast Series.

In addition, Rothbaum is the author of the book The Art of American Whiskey: A Visual History of the Nation’s Most Storied Spirit, through 100 Iconic Labels and the associate editor of the forthcoming Oxford Companion to Spirits and Cocktails. Rothbaum’s first book, The Business of Spirits: How Savvy Marketers, Innovative Distillers, andEntrepreneurs Changed How We Drink, was published in 2007.

For more information about UK Jewish Studies, contactDr. Janice Fernheimer at jfernheimer@uky.edu.

RSVP to 859-252-8665 by 9/14