Tag: Memphis to Jerusalem

  • Memphis Jewish Federation Invests in Israel Experiences for Local Youth

    Memphis Jewish Federation Invests in Israel Experiences for Local Youth

    By Gila Golder Exciting. Meaningful. Spiritual. Special. Amazing. Outstanding. These are just some of the adjectives student participants used to describe their Spring 2019 Israel experiences, led by Bornblum Jewish Community School and Margolin Hebrew Academy/Feinstone Yeshiva of the South and made possible by significant grants from Memphis Jewish Federation’s…

  • Taste of Israel 2019 Brings Israeli Flavor to Memphis April 4

    Taste of Israel 2019 Brings Israeli Flavor to Memphis April 4

    Erling Jensen (Erling Jensen the Restaurant), Karen Carrier (Bar DKDC, Beauty Shop, Another Roadside Attraction) and Shelly Ostrow (Holy Cow) return with the flavors of Israel for Memphis Jewish Federation’s Taste of Israel 2019, presented by SunTrust Bank. This year, they are joined by two exciting newcomers to the gala…

  • An Israeli in Memphis: I Feel an Embrace

    An Israeli in Memphis: I Feel an Embrace

    Tali Versano Eisman, resident of Memphis’s Israeli partner city Shoham and a member of the Memphis-Shoham project’s steering committee, visited Memphis in October to deepen ties between the two communities, and to speak at this year’s Israel Festival. In this piece, she reflects on her visit, the love for Israel…

  • Memphis Jewish Federation Announces Need-Based Israel Travel Subsidies for First Timer Adults

    MJF is thrilled to announce the creation of a new Lemsky Endowment Fund initiative providing travel subsidies for first-time Memphis Jewish adults participating in an organized Israel trip, who have demonstrated financial need. Any Jewish Memphian over age 32 (post Birthright) who joins a Memphis-based Federation, Synagogue or JCC trip…

  • A Closer Connection to Israel: Teen Israel Experience

    A Closer Connection to Israel: Teen Israel Experience

    By David Mashinsky   This past summer, I went to Israel on NCSY TJJ (The Jerusalem Journey). I had already been to Israel multiple times to visit family. I heard about the trip from a friend and thought I would go because my friends are going. I wasn’t expecting to…

  • Travel to Europe, Israel Builds Lifelong Friendships, Memories for Memphis Teen

    Travel to Europe, Israel Builds Lifelong Friendships, Memories for Memphis Teen

    By Sarah Unowsky Prior to my BBYO trip this past summer, my knowledge of Israel was rudimentary. I had been able to learn the basics: Israel has a parliamentary form of government, Israel’s capital is Jerusalem, Israel is a world leader in technology, etc.  What no one had ever attempted…

  • My Israel Story #70- Congressman David Kustoff

    My Israel Story #70- Congressman David Kustoff

    We’ve reached the end of the My Israel Story series, with this 70th entry from one of our community’s members of Congress, Representative David Kustoff. 70 Memphians from all corners of the Mid-South have shared their stories for this special series celebrating Israel’s 70th birthday, showing us that there are…

  • My Israel Story #69- Andy Groveman

    My Israel Story #69- Andy Groveman

    We’ve marked the 70th anniversary of the founding of Israel with a year-long celebration! We hope you’ve seen “Memphis Celebrates Israel at 70” branding at your synagogue, at events around town, and online. In this My Israel Story series, we asked Memphians to tell their personal Israel stories.    What Israel Means…

  • My Israel Story #69- Andy Groveman

    My Israel Story #69- Andy Groveman

    We’ve marked the 70th anniversary of the founding of Israel with a year-long celebration! We hope you’ve seen “Memphis Celebrates Israel at 70” branding at your synagogue, at events around town, and online. In this My Israel Story series, we asked Memphians to tell their personal Israel stories.    What Israel Means…

  • My Israel Story #68- Talya Tsuna

    My Israel Story #68- Talya Tsuna

    We’re marking the 70th anniversary of the founding of Israel with a year-long celebration! Keep an eye out for “Memphis Celebrates Israel at 70” branding at your synagogue, at events around town, and online. In this My Israel Story series, we’re asking Memphians to tell their personal Israel stories. Do you have a…