Author: JCPConnect
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Open Arms for New Jewish Memphians
Last weekend, forty-two new Jewish Memphians, ranging in age from toddler to senior and hailing from such far-flung spots as Seattle, Los Angeles, Philadelphia, Chattanooga, and Albany, were welcomed at a brunch last week sponsored by Jewish Community Partners and held at the home of Jill and Ken Steinberg. Helping newly…
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Ancient Bricks
By Robin Du I was born in Israel and I have visited Israel many times. But the trip I took this past summer was the most meaningful trip to Israel I have ever had. All my past trips have always been to see family; I had never actually seen many…
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PJ Library for Kids 9 to 11 with Launch of PJ Our Way
PJ Our Way, the newest chapter of PJ Library for kids ages 9-11, is now available in Memphis! After a successful pilot period which began in October of 2014, the Harold Grinspoon Foundation is thrilled to announce that PJ Our Way will now be available to tweens throughout the United…
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Beauty and Antiquity in a Holy Place
-By Daniel Slovis I was lucky– six weeks is a long time for a first visit to the Jewish Holy Land, and it was just the right amount of time for me to have a completely life-changing experience. I never expected to have such a fulfilling Israel trip. I know…
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Rhodes College Jewish Community Fellowship for Incoming Freshmen
In support of strengthening both Jewish campus life in Memphis and the greater Memphis Jewish community, an exclusive college scholarship opportunity is available for students participating in Jewish life in their communities who elect to attend Rhodes College. The Jewish Community Fellowship created by Rhodes College has made available five…
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Memphis Donors Provide Tickets to Jewish Museum in New York
Located on New York City’s Museum Mile, the Jewish Museum is a jewel-box of an art museum, and a distinctive hub for art and Jewish culture for people of all backgrounds. Our Memphis ties to this treasure run deep. Longtime Memphis business leader and philanthropist Ira A. Lipman is a…
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A Pride of Lions: International Lion of Judah Conference
Eshet chayil mi yimtza v’rachok mip’ninim michrah– An accomplished woman, who can find? Her value is far beyond pearls- from the Eshet Chayil, a poem attributed to King Solomon that concludes the book of proverbs. 17,500 women strong, the Jewish Federation’s Lion of Judah cohort are fierce, a fundraising force to…
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New Art Gallery in Gomez Auditorium at Memphis Jewish Home & Rehab
Thanks to the vision of Memphis artist, Zoe Nadel, Memphis Jewish Home and Rehab (MJHR) is now home to a new, rotating art gallery in the Gomez Auditorium. Building on the success of the event founded by Joan and Arnold Weiss, Home is Where the Art Is, art chair Zoe…
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Marlene Tenenbaum Gerson Honored with 2016 Kipnis-Wilson/Friedland Award
Every other year, The Jewish Federations of North America asks each community to nominate a woman for the Kipnis-Wilson/Friedland Award. This award recognizes women who exemplify the spirit of the Lion of Judah by proven commitment to the Jewish community through leadership and philanthropic giving. This year, Memphis Jewish Federation…
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Grief Before the Celebration
-by Noa Siskind This past May, I went to Israel for the first time through March of the Living with the BBYO delegation. The trip was scheduled during the week of Yom HaZikaron and Yom HaAtzmaut. Yom HaZikaron is Memorial Day in Israel, and it is a day of great…