Community Relations Committee
Community Relations Committee
The CRC works to provide a forum for discussion and coordinated action on public policies that are a concern to the Central KY Jewish community. The CRC focuses on educational, legislative, and media efforts on issues including, religious freedom, antisemitism, Israel, pluralism, separation of religion and state, and equality of opportunity for all.
The purpose of the CRC is to help maintain and strengthen the dignity, security, and integrity of Jewish Life. It is the vehicle through which the Jewish Community is represented in Central KY through discussions, activities, programs, and advocacy. The CRC builds coalitions that help improve inter-group relations and protect human rights.
For more information contact the chair on how you can engage contact Justin Sadle.
Upcoming Programs
UK-JHF Holocaust Education Initiative Community Dinner
Friday, August 2nd
Temple Adath Israel Social Hall
Cocktail Meet & Greet: 4:00pm; Dinner: 5:30pm
The University of Kentucky-Jewish Heritage Fund Holocaust Education Initiative invites you to join us in honoring the dedication and hard work of Kentucky teachers involved in the initiative. All are welcome to learn more about their efforts and celebrate Shabbat with a traditional kosher-style, dairy/fish meal catered by LexNosh.
The event begins with a cocktail meet & greet at 4:00pm, where you can hear the teachers’ stories and share some of your own, followed by dinner at 5:30pm.
Rabbis Abramowitz and Wirtschafter invite you to a community Shabbat service at 7:00pm. Dr. Karen Petrone will give the drash, with music provided by Lauren Hill and Jerry Suhl.
Tickets for cocktails and dinner $36/person.
2023 Committee
Chair: Justin Sadle
Members: Ken Slepyan, Alice Goldstein, Leon Ravvin, Linda Ravvin, Rabbi David Wirtschafter, Rabbi Shani Abramowitz
CRC Priority Areas
Legislative
We work with the legislature at local, and state levels
Educational
Creating programs and/or working with other Jewish and non-Jewish community organizations, local schools and universities, and other agencies to ensure Jewish representation and understanding of Jewish values.
Antisemitism
Addressing Antisemitism and Hate in all its forms
Public relations
- Supporting Holocaust Education in Public schools
- Overturn of Roe V Wade
- Voting rights
- Creating media advisories