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An Israeli in Memphis: I Feel an Embrace

Tali Versano Eisman, resident of Memphis’s Israeli partner city Shoham and a member of the Memphis-Shoham project’s steering committee, visited Memphis in October to deepen ties between the two communities, and to speak at this year’s Israel Festival. In this piece, she reflects on her visit…

by JCPConnect- December 7, 2018

Arts & Culture

Bringing Hanukkah to Christian Brothers University

By Dr. Stan Eisen, Professor and Director of Preprofessonal Health Programs, Biology Department, Christian Brothers UniversityPhotos by Mary Nikkel Christian Brothers University prides itself as welcoming students and staff of all traditions and faiths. Even so, there has never been a Hanukkah Menorah lighting ceremony until now. On…

by JCPConnect- December 7, 2018

Arts & Culture, People

Omri Casspi Celebrates Hanukkah with the Memphis Jewish Community

When all 6 feet and nine inches of Israeli basketballer Omri Casspi ducked under the door and into the MJCC’s Belz Theater, the crowd gathered for this one-of-a-kind Hanukkah celebration knew they were experiencing something special. Rabbis from every Memphis congregation and agencies like the MJCC…

by JCPConnect- December 11, 2018

Arts & Culture, News

Memphis Jewish Federation Announces Need-Based Israel Travel Subsidies for First Timer Adults

MJF is thrilled to announce the creation of a new Lemsky Endowment Fund initiative providing travel subsidies for first-time Memphis Jewish adults participating in an organized Israel trip, who have demonstrated financial need. Any Jewish Memphian over age 32 (post Birthright) who joins a Memphis-based Federation, Synagogue or…

by JCPConnect- November 29, 2018

Arts & Culture, People

Stephanie O’Dell: Peace and Zen in Israel

By Stephanie O’DellThe question of how was your trip to Israel is such a hard question to answer. However, it is a question I have been asked a lot since I have returned.I was lucky to have gone on this journey through the Jewish Women’s Renaissance…

by JCPConnect- November 27, 2018

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