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  • My Israel Story #27- Jill Notowich

    My Israel Story #27- Jill Notowich

    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? …

  • Grant Impact Spotlight- Jewish Agency for Israel

    Grant Impact Spotlight- Jewish Agency for Israel

    By Gila Golder In 2016-2017, Memphis Jewish Federation granted $782, 363 to the Jewish Agency for Israel (JAFI), one of our Jewish Federations of North America overseas partners. We’re proud to partner with this incredible organization and to support its critical work in Israel and around the globe. Mark Moskowitz, JAFI’s…

  • Jewish Foundation of Memphis Donor Advised Funds Make End-of-Year Sense for Families

    Jewish Foundation of Memphis Donor Advised Funds Make End-of-Year Sense for Families

    With year-end quickly approaching, now is the time to consider establishing a donor advised fund (DAF) with the Jewish Foundation of Memphis. A popular charitable giving vehicle, many philanthropists open DAFs before year-end, most often after discussing the tax advantages and benefits with their financial advisors, CPAs, and attorneys. “When…

  • My Israel Story #26- Rabbi Joel Finkelstein

    My Israel Story #26- Rabbi Joel Finkelstein

    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? …

  • My Israel Story #25- Gila Golder

    My Israel Story #25- Gila Golder

    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? …

  • My Israel Story #24- George King

    My Israel Story #24- George King

    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? …

  • My Israel Story #23- Rabbi Yosef Hauser

    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? …

  • My Israel Story #22- Rena Mashinsky

    My Israel Story #22- Rena Mashinsky

    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? …

  • My Israel Story #21- Rabbi Sarit Horwitz

    My Israel Story #21- Rabbi Sarit Horwitz

    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? …

  • Temple Israel Presents the Institute of Jewish Rock’s First Concert

    Temple Israel Presents the Institute of Jewish Rock’s First Concert

    On Sunday, November 19 at 11:30 am, the Institute of Jewish Rock will present its first community concert at Temple Israel. Featuring favorites by Rick Recht, Matisyahu, Rabbi Noam Katz, Moshav Band, and more, this concert will showcase all of the Institute’s amazing students – from preschoolers to high schoolers.…