Category: Arts & Culture
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Hillels of Memphis: The Beginning of a New Era
By Rabbi Jeremy Simons It’s hard to believe it’s already been four months since I began as Director of Hillels of Memphis. I am so grateful for the warm welcome I’ve received from students, parents, lay leaders, and countless members of the community who have reached out to me. This…
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Marking the 100th Anniversary of the Balfour Declaration
By Dr. Michael Lejman On November 2nd, 1917, the British government took a quiet step that changed the course of world history and the Jewish people. Perhaps the Zionist movement’s firm commitment and early settlement in Palestine was an inevitable outcome of a determined generation. However, the history of the…
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My Israel Story #16- Rabbi Akiva Males
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? …
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My Israel Story #15- Daniel Finan
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? …
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My Israel Story #14- Susan Stein
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? …
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My Israel Story #13- Congressman Steve Cohen
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? …
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My Israel Story #12- Bryan Itkowitz
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? …
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My Israel Story #11- Dan Harper
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? …
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Get Involved!- How to Remain an Upstander When Hate is in the Headlines
An upcoming workshop aims to empower all citizens, and educators in particular, with ways to use high-profile acts of hatred as teachable moments, in the classroom and in our day-to-day lives. The workshop will be held Tuesday, October 17, 8:30 A.M. to 2:30 P.M., at Goldie Margolin School for Girls.…
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My Israel Story #10- Lila Baer
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? …