Author: JCPConnect
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Memphis Jewish Federation, Jewish Foundation of Memphis Receive Four-Star Rating from Charity Navigator
By Emma Figarsky Memphis Jewish Federation and the Jewish Foundation of Memphis have both received a Four-Star Rating from Charity Navigator, which is the highest possible rating. Charity Navigator is the nation’s largest and most-utilized evaluator of charities. Federation and Foundation are currently two of twelve Four-Star charities in the…
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Federation’s PJ Library Book Swap Helps Local Families Refresh Home Libraries
Spring cleaning, or cleaning for Passover, is a common annual event. What’s one thing that made preparing for Passover, and spring, different this year? Memphis Jewish Federation’s PJ Library Book Drop & Swap! Over the course of a week, families donate their gently used children’s books, culminating in a Book…
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Lion Behind the Pin: Jeri Moskovitz’s Jewish Journey
Though her hometown of Augusta, Georgia’s Jewish community was tiny, Memphis Lion of Judah Jeri Moskovitz nonetheless enjoyed an abundance of Jewish engagement opportunities because of intentional decisions by her parents. Her JCC President dad, Haskell Toporek, and Hadassah President mom, Dale, made sure Jeri and her siblings were plugged…
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Lion Behind the Pin: Dot Bilsky’s Commitment to Community
In a strangely disconnected year, Dot Bilsky has relied on her long affiliation with the Memphis Jewish Federation Lions of Judah as a way to stay connected to the people and places she loves in Jewish Memphis. “I became a Lion because my husband signed me up, and I am…
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Lions are Limitless – Janice Ringel Reports on the International Lion of Judah Conference
“I’m a new Lion of Judah this year, so I went into this conference with no expectations,” said Memphis Lion Janice Ringel, our correspondent ‘on the ground’ at the International Lion of Judah Conference. “If it had been an in-person conference, being so new as a Lion I probably would…
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Federation Launches New Young Adult Initiative with Clothing Sale
Momentum is swelling behind a group of young adults – some new to Memphis, others born and raised here – committed to Memphis Jewish Federation’s efforts to care for, connect, and engage Jewish people of all ages through a wide array of programs and services. Formerly known as YAD (the…
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Hillels of Memphis Students Connected Digitally During Virtual Fall Semester
By Sophie Bloch, Director of Hillels of Memphis Over these last few months, I have often thought back to my own college experience and what it would have felt like to be starting a new school year during a pandemic. I studied dance and theater, so time and time again…
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Mednikow Jewelers: Official Jeweler of the Memphis Lions of Judah
Memphis Jewish Federation announces an official partnership between their Lion of Judah program and Memphis icons Mednikow Jewelers. Announced Friday, November 6, Mednikow is now the official Jeweler of the Memphis Lions of Judah. For many years, Mednikow Jewelers has been the jeweler partner of Federation’s Lions of Judah. Bob…
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Miriam Roochvarg Joins Jewish Community Partners Team to Oversee PJ Library, Israeli Scouts, and More
Jewish Community Partners announces the hiring of Miriam Roochvarg, who joins JCP as Engagement Associate. Miriam will oversee various Memphis Jewish Federation initiatives, including PJ Library, Newcomers, Shalom Baby, and the Israeli Scouts. A lifetime of rich Jewish experiences and engagement has equipped her with the ideal skillset and outlook…
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StrongTogether: Connecting Different People in Different Ways
Featured image: Blues pianist Diana Kabakoff is pictured with legendary Memphis saxophonist Dr. Herman Green, at a birthday celebration for him at the Rum Boogie Cafe. Memphis musician Diana Kabakoff has been a longtime donor to Federation’s Annual Campaign, grew up at Temple Israel, and has been actively involved in…