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DonorStrong: My Father’s Example

Few family names are as synonymous with philanthropy in Memphis as Scheidt. From university buildings to the pages of innumerable non-profit annual reports, the name is a constant in our city, in the Jewish community and beyond.When the family patriarch, Rudi Scheidt, Sr., of blessed memory, passed away…

by JCPConnect- July 15, 2020

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Archive: Shabbat Shalom from Laura Linder and Guests

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. January 1- (Above) How Much is Enough?December 25- Amazing GiftsDecember 11- Modern Hanukkah MiraclesDecember 4- This…

by JCPConnect- January 5, 2021

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Federation-Funded Programs Keep Seniors Connected During Self-Isolation

This Wednesday, we joined two online sessions with Memphis Jewish seniors, both supported by donor gifts made to Memphis Jewish Federation. First, we enjoyed the friendly conversation during the 12:00 P.M. daily Senior Lunch Bunch, followed by an interactive session with Jason Caplan’s Universal Language Room, which…

by JCPConnect- June 12, 2020

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Memphis Jewish Community Sends Statement of Solidarity to Black Memphis

We are heartened that our entire Jewish community has come together to mourn the death of George Floyd and other African Americans who have been killed as a result of hate, racism and bigotry. We have all signed a solidarity letter recognizing the existence of racism in our society.While…

by JCPConnect- June 3, 2020

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Jewish Changemakers Fellowship Gives Young Adults Opportunity to Step Up During COVID-19

By Sophie Bloch, Director of Hillels of MemphisTo no one’s surprise, many young adults have had to change their plans this summer because of the Coronavirus. Lots of programs are cancelled and jobs are hard to find, leaving countless young adults feeling overwhelmed and hopeless. Meanwhile, they still…

by JCPConnect- June 3, 2020