Author: JCPConnect
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JCPConnect By Mail
Hopefully many of you found copies of our newly relaunched quarterly JCPConnect newsletter in your mailboxes over the last few days. We worked hard at it, choosing stories that describe the different ways we help the Memphis Jewish community maximize the impact of its philanthropy, while keeping it short and…
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Meet the Officers- Michael Greenberg, Chair, Jewish Community Partners
New officers for Jewish Community Partners, Memphis Jewish Federation, and Jewish Foundation of Memphis were elected at JCP’s 3rd Annual Meeting, held earlier this month. Experienced community leader Michael Greenberg was elected to hold the Jewish Community Partners Chair for a two year term. What is your current role with JCP,…
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Survey Shows Cultural Impact of PJ Library In Memphis and North America
In Jewish and interfaith families across the Mid-South, a Jewish children’s book program is helping to preserve the richness and vibrancy of Jewish culture, one book at a time. 81% of Mid-South PJ Library families say the books help them have conversations about Jewish traditions, values, and customs with their…
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Meet the Officers- Charles Jalenak, Chair, Jewish Foundation of Memphis
New officers for Jewish Community Partners, Memphis Jewish Federation, and Jewish Foundation of Memphis were elected at JCP’s 3rd Annual Meeting, held earlier this month. Experienced community leader Charles Jalenak was elected to hold the Jewish Foundation of Memphis’ Chair for a two year term. What is your current role with…
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Meet the New Officers- Ken Steinberg, Chair, Memphis Jewish Federation
New officers for Jewish Community Partners, Memphis Jewish Federation, and Jewish Foundation of Memphis were elected at JCP’s 3rd Annual Meeting, held earlier this month. Experienced community leader Ken Steinberg was elected to hold the Memphis Jewish Federation’s Chair for a two year term. What is your current role with…
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From Jewish Federations of North America: Background on Israel Government Decision Regarding the Kotel & Proposed Israeli Conversion Law
June 26, 2017 Background: Israel Government Decision Regarding the Kotel It is 50 years since June 1967, when Jerusalem was unified and the Jewish People regained access to the Old City and the Kotel (the Western Wall). Until 1948, when Jews were expelled from the Old City, the Kotel was…
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Meet the Israeli Scout Counselors- Merav and Tom
This year’s Southeast U.S. Israeli Scout Friendship Caravan, Caravan Ziv, pulled into Memphis this weekend, and begins its tour of Mid-South performances with a show tonight, at 6:30 P.M. at the Cordova Library. The visit culminates with an epic show for the Memphis Jewish community Wednesday, June 28, 7:00 P.M.…
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Meet the Israeli Scouts- Yuval and Ori
This year’s Southeast U.S. Israeli Scout Friendship Caravan, Caravan Ziv, pulls into Memphis Sunday, June 25, and begins its tour of Mid-South performances with a show Monday, June 26, 6:30 P.M. at the Cordova Library. The visit culminates with an epic show for the Memphis Jewish community Wednesday, June 28,…
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Meet the Israeli Scouts- Karin and Itamar
This year’s Southeast U.S. Israeli Scout Friendship Caravan, Caravan Ziv, pulls into Memphis Sunday, June 25, and begins its tour of Mid-South performances with a show Monday, June 26, 6:30 P.M. at the Cordova Library. The visit culminates with an epic show for the Memphis Jewish community Wednesday, June 28,…
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Meet the Israeli Scouts- Special Shoham Edition!
This year’s Southeast U.S. Israeli Scout Friendship Caravan, Caravan Ziv, pulls into Memphis Sunday, June 25, and begins its tour of Mid-South performances with a show Monday at 6:30 P.M. at the Cordova Library. The visit culminates with an epic show for the Memphis Jewish community Wednesday, June 28, 7:00…