Trager Family JCC

Delighted to be able to tour the Trager Family Jewish Community Center with their dedicated leadership team. Our partners at the Trager Family JCC provide vital community programming and help support the health of our Louisville community.

🎇 Fourth of July Holiday Hours 🎇

The Trager Family JCC will be open from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. this Saturday, July 4. We wish everyone a safe and happy Independence Day!

On Monday, Jewish Community of Louisville came together for our 17th Annual Meeting. It was a wonderful evening to reflect on the accomplishments of the past year, celebrate our community, and honor the outstanding leaders who make a lasting impact.

Congratulations to all of our 2026 Award recipients! Your leadership, dedication, and commitment continue to strengthen and unite Louisville's Jewish community.

A special congratulations to 𝗔𝗹𝗮𝗻 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗹, former Executive Director of the Jewish Federation of Louisville, who received our highest honor, the Blanche B. Ottenheimer Award. For more than four decades, Alan's visionary leadership, mentorship, and unwavering dedication have helped strengthen, unify, and shape the Louisville Jewish community we know today.

We also proudly recognized 𝗔𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗥𝗼𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗿, Senior Director of Jewish Journeys and Experiences at the Trager Family JCC, with the Arthur S. Kling Award for her outstanding work creating meaningful connections and opportunities for families to engage with Jewish life and community.

Congratulations to all of this year's honorees:

• Blanche B. Ottenheimer Award – Alan Engel
• Arthur S. Kling Award – Alison Roemer
• Elise P. Judah Award – Harvey Liebschutz
• Stacy Marks Nisenbaum Award – Noa Chottiner and Hailey Woods
• Ellen Faye Garmon Award – Norah Corson and Brody Bailen
• Tony Levitan Award – Maya Ciriano
• Joseph Fink BBYO Community Service Scholarship – Natalie Scaiewicz
• Ronald & Marie Abrams Volunteer of the Year Award – Chris Brice
• Julie E. Linker Community Relations Young Leadership Award – Mariya Leyderman
• Lewis W. Cole Memorial Young Leadership Award – Alexander Blieden
• Joseph J. Kaplan Young Leadership Award – Elizabeth McCrary

Thank you to everyone who joined us in celebrating these remarkable individuals and another incredible year for our community. Here's to all that we'll accomplish together in the year ahead!

Heads up! The Trager Family JCC is hosting another swim meet this Tuesday, June 30. We expect a full parking lot after 4:30 p.m.

If you're attending the swim meet, please park in the far east lot.

All other JCC members and guests should plan to arrive early for scheduled classes and activities.

Thank you for your understanding and for supporting our swim team. Go Gators! 💙🐊

Join us Friday, July 3, for our Red, White & Blue Bash at the Trager Family JCC!

Spend the day poolside with music, giveaways, and plenty of summer fun with friends and family. Ready to make some waves? Jump into our Biggest Splash Contest and show us your best cannonball. 🌊💥

Grab your swimsuit and celebrate the holiday weekend with an unforgettable day at the pool. We can't wait to celebrate with you! ❤️🤍💙

Some stories come full circle. 💙🐊

Years ago, Ava H. was a young Gator, learning to swim, building confidence, and making memories at the Trager Family JCC.

Today, she's back on deck as an assistant coach, helping the next generation of Gators grow in the same program that helped shape her childhood.

Her mom shared, “Having the girls on the JCC Swim Team was one of the best parent decisions I ever made.”

As our Gators continue through another exciting summer, stories like Ava's remind us that the impact of this team goes far beyond the pool.

Good luck to our swimmers as we get ready for our next home meet on Tuesday, June 30. 🏊

⛳ Tee off with us on August 31 at Standard Club for a day of golf, camaraderie, and friendly competition at The Republic Bank Players Challenge -- all while supporting the Trager Family JCC and Jewish Family & Career Services.

In addition to a great day on the course, enjoy a bourbon tasting from Heaven Hill, exciting contests, great prizes, and more. Gather your foursome and register today at JewishLouisville.org/golf.