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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- September 30, 2022

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- July 22, 2022

People

Miss Tennessee Contestant Sydney Caen Raised Awareness about Antisemitism

With the global rise in antisemitism and hate, it’s vital that people in the public eye send a clear message against Jewish discrimination. That is exactly what one young woman did while all eyes were on her. Sydney Caen, a contestant in this year’s Miss Tennessee pageant held…

by Steven Holman- July 13, 2022

People

Rhodes Hillel Student Samuel Cross Elected to Serve on Hillel International Student Cabinet

“While interviewing for the Hillel International Student Cabinet, I was asked about what my specific individual project would be upon acceptance into the group, and I responded by stating that I intended to work on outreach towards Jewish communities outside of the traditional Hillel network,” said Samuel Cross, a rising…

by Steven Holman- June 15, 2022

News

FedLED Brings Focus on Financial Planning and Charitable Giving for Young Professionals

Memphis Jewish Federation’s young adult division, FedLED, partnered with three members of the Jewish Foundation of Memphis’ Professional Advisory Group (PAG) Planning committee – Scott Bendure, Jason Salomon, and Lawson Arney. The advisors and Sarah VanderWalde presented on various topics relating to financial planning and charitable giving to an audience…

by Steven Holman- April 13, 2022