Mother’s Circle, a program of the Jewish Community of Louisville, is an education and support program for mothers of different faiths who have chosen to raise their children Jewish. It provides a warm and welcoming environment that encourages non-Jewish mothers to talk with one another and navigate life as a mother in a Jewish family.

If you’ve been looking for a way to integrate into the Jewish faith, this program can give you the tools and toolkit for providing a Jewish home. The Mother’s Circle course provides an introduction to Jewish practices and ethics, Jewish resources, hands-on education and a connection to one another and the Jewish community in a relaxed and comfortable setting.

Following a curriculum designed by the Jewish Outreach Institute, the program includes engaging lessons such as “Getting Acquainted,” “Making Jewish Choices,” Effective Jewish Parenting,” “From Mitzvah to Mensch” and “Making a Jewish Home.” It also covers the Jewish holidays of Chanukah, Shabbat, Purim, Passover, and the High Holidays. Finally, it addresses Jewish life cycle and how to answer tough questions children may ask.

February 1, 2010 – Currently our first stunningly successful class is completing their courses. If you are interested in participating in our next class please use the contact information below or check back here for registration details soon.

For more information about The Mother's Circle or other outreach programs, please contact the Sara Wagner at the Jewish Community of Louisville, (502) 618-5307 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , or Outreach Coordinator Allison Schwartz at (502) 618-5308 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

The Mothers Circle is open only to mothers of other faiths raising Jewish children. The Mothers Circle is sponsored by the Buddy Schwartz Family Fund.
If you are interested in learning about other funding opportunities for outreach programs like The Mother's Circle, please contact JCL Vice President of Philanthropy Alan Engel at (502) 618-5301 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .