Of course, Judaism is also a culture, a way of connecting with our history, our heritage, our people and our homeland. There are also times when we keep mitzvos out of habit – and that is certainly better than not keeping them at all. But surely our observance of mitzvos and our study of Torah are more profound if they are part and parcel of that awesome, spiritual project: living a way of life that connects us with the infinite God. May Hashem bless our efforts to succeed!
Congregation Anshei Sfard, the only Orthodox synagogue in Kentucky, has been in existence for well over a hundred years. Like many small Southern and Midwest communities in America, the Orthodox population has experienced significant decline over the last fifty years. The leadership of Congregation Anshei Sfard has plans to start a Kollel in Louisville and rejuvenate Orthodox Jewish life in the city. The shul urges visitors to come. Please contact the rabbi for Shabbat hospitality options.
State Capital: Frankfort
State Nickname: The Bluegrass State
State Motto: United we stand, divided we fall
State Bird: Kentucky Cardinal
State Flower: Goldenrod
First Shuls: Congregation Adath Israel Brith Sholom founded 1842 is the oldest congregation in Kentucky.
Temple Adath Israel’s 1877 building in Owensboro, Kentucky is the oldest in the state.