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American Jewish Community Unites for Emergency Campaigns

This time of year, the Jewish High Holidays inspire us to take stock of our good works over the past 12 months. By all measures this year has been extraordinary, with events that the world and we the Jewish people witnessed, some with shock and utter sadness, and others with…

by Steven Holman-
People

NCSY Teens Give Back to Memphis Jewish Federation

Volunteer Federation callers from left to right: Nathan Greenbaum, Ethan Vanderwalde, Natalie Mashinsky, Talya Mendelson, Brooke Sanderson, and Rafi Goldkin. “It was nerve-racking at first but once I got the hang of it, it was amazing to be able to help and give back to my community,” said Brooke…

by Steven Holman-
News, People

Jeri Moskovitz Joins Federation to Help Memphis Celebrate Israel at 75

Memphis Jewish Federation is excited to announce the hiring of Jeri Moskovitz as Israel@75 Coordinator to lead its upcoming, months-long celebration of the 75th anniversary of Israel’s independence. Within the September 2022 – June 2023 window, Jeri will collaborate with Memphis Jewish organizations, synagogues, schools, and the greater…

by Steven Holman-
People

Kayla Klazmer – A Star On and Off the Court

Among the younger donors to Memphis Jewish Federation’s Annual Community Campaign, 23-year-old Kayla Klazmer was born and raised in Jewish Memphis, and as a fifth-generation Memphian, her family ties to the community are deeply rooted. Kayla’s parents, Barbara and Scott Klazmer, encouraged her from a…

by Steven Holman-
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