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The Lion of Judah is one of the most successful fundraising tools in the world, raising millions of dollars every year and connecting more than 17,500 women around the world. The Lion of Judah is a symbol of today’s Jewish Woman’s strength, a symbol of her caring about the organized Jewish world. For generations, Memphis Jewish…
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Jewish Community Partners President and CEO Laura Linder, or a special guest writer, sits down most Friday mornings to write a personal and timely letter to our beloved Memphis Jewish community. June 11- Longing for an Ordinary Day (by Bluma Zuckerbrot-Finkelstein) May 14- We Stand with Israel, Now and Forever March 25- (Above) Knowing the…
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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 series, we’re asking Memphians to tell their personal Israel stories. Do you have a story to tell? Going to…
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Jewish Community Partners’ annual Newcomers Brunch is happening Sunday, September 17, and JCP is looking for any and all Jewish newcomers to join the fun, enjoying kosher food, socializing with other newcomers and meeting established Memphians, and finding meaningful connections to their new community. If you or someone you know is new to Jewish Memphis,…
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Donate now to what experts are predicting will be the largest relief effort in U.S. history. Hurricane Harvey continues to pummel southeast Texas with rainfall, which is expected to continue for several more days. The governor of Texas has characterized the effects of the storm as “one of the largest disasters America has ever…
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UPDATED August 29 8:48 A.M.- The following email exchange unfolded last night as the first donations came into our Hurricane Harvey Jewish Community Rebuilding Fund. JCP’s President and CEO Laura Linder was in regular communication with Federation officials in Houston. On Aug 28, 2017, at 5:51 PM, Laura Linder wrote: We are devastated by the…
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Originally published in the Commercial Appeal. Facing History and Ourselves is an international educational non-profit dedicated to erasing bigotry and racism around the globe. They are funded in part by your gifts to Memphis Jewish Federation’s Annual Community Campaign. By Michele Becton and Efraim Wiener Michele Becton is a 2017 graduate of St. Mary’s Episcopal School. Efraim Wiener is…
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About the authors: Richard Sandler is chair of the Board of Trustees and Jerry Silverman is president and CEO of The Jewish Federations of North America Throughout history, we’ve had to respond to those bent on destruction. When the Second Temple was destroyed and Jerusalem was burning, and the remnant of our people…
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AmazonSmile gives 0.5% of your spending to the non-profit of your choice. We’re hoping you’ll choose Memphis Jewish Federation. It’s easy to set up, and you can make a difference in Memphis, in Israel, and around the world, while at home in your PJs ordering canned unicorn meat, beer for your dog, an iPad equipped…
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Jewish Women’s Renaissance Project’s MOMentum Women’s Trip to Israel is coming up, and we only have FOUR slots left for travelers! If your children are currently in high school or younger and you live within 30 minutes of Memphis, you may qualify for this amazing opportunity. JWRP and JCP cover everything on the ground- all…
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By Gila Golder Israeli teenagers Roni Gamzon and Ofek Segal knew they were in for a memorable summer when they landed in the Bluff City in early June. What they didn’t know was that, as the Memphis delegates from the Israel Scout (Tzofim) youth movement in Israel, they would quickly form meaningful relationships with Memphians…
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Many readers know the Jewish Community Partners staff through our work. In this series, you’ll hear from members of the team in their own words, sharing more of the story of who we are. Melinda Lejman (pronounced laymen) Israel@70 Project Coordinator Birthplace: Proud Native Memphian College/Graduate school: I received my BA in English/Professional Writing and my…