8/25/03 For more information contact:
Frances Skolnick, Director (502) 451-8840
For immediate release
NEW HISTORY BOOK FOR LOUISVILLE'S JEWISH COMMUNITY PLANNED
A Jewish presence has existed in the Louisville area since the early 19th
century, and a new comprehensive history book being prepared for November
distribution will detail Louisville's Jewish community from its inception
to the
present day. Entitled Jewish Louisville: A Community Portrait, the volume will
contain over 500 photographs and illustrations and promises to be both
visually
appealing and ultimately readable. The book is authored by historian Carol Ely
with a cover designed by noted artist C.J. Pressma. Copies will sell for $40.
"This is not be one of those tomes that will just sit on a shelf collecting
dust," said Steve Shapiro, chair of the book project's finance committee. "It
will be a colorful, cocktail table-type book that even the children will find
enjoyable." Ruth Greenberg, chair of the project's development committee,
adds,
"Whether you read just one page or the entire book, the piece is infinitely
thorough, reliable, and readable."
Holiday gift-giving time is just around the corner. Pre-order your copy now
by contacting Frances Skolnick, director of the Jewish Community Federation's
Foundation for Planned Giving, 3630 Dutchmans Lane (05), or call 451-8840. A
limited number of deluxe leather-bound books will be printed to sell for ___.
Those who choose to become Patrons of the book (for a minimum contribution of
$250) will receive a personalized deluxe copy of the book signed by the
author,
an invitation to the Preview cocktail party in November, and have their names
listed on the Patron's Page in the Jewish Louisville book. Patrons must send
their payment and listing information to the Foundation by ____________ in
order to be acknowledged in the publication.
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Linda Goldberg
Louisville JCC
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