Category: News
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People-To-People Connections: Memphis Cohort Hosted By Israeli Counterparts in Shoham
Members of our Memphis-Shoham Steering Committee are in Israel right now, meeting with their counterparts from our partner city, Shoham. Bluma Zuckerbrot-Finkelstein, our Director of Community Impact, sent these dispatches to us, along with the photos. You can see the full album of Memphis-Shoham Winter 2018 photos on Facebook. 1…
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Jewish Memphis Celebrates Launch of Rhodes College Hillel with Memphis Jewish Federation
Photos by Ronnie Booze The evening of January 22, a large crowd gathered in stately Palmer Hall on the Rhodes College campus to celebrate an historic milestone for the community. A standing-room crowd gathered for the official launch of Hillel at Rhodes College, representing all corners of Memphis; college students,…
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Answer the Call For Jewish Memphis This Sunday
Before we get into the details about Super Sunday, can we just say we’re having a blast with these throwback photos from Super Sundays past? See anybody you know? Get ready to Reach Chai-er when your phone rings on Sunday, February 4, 2018. Please answer the call from the Memphis…
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Polish Ride for the Living is a Ride of a Lifetime
Above: Memphian Samantha Notowich participated in last year’s Ride for the Living, celebrating at the finish line with a cold beer and the camaraderie of fellow riders. By Jill Notowich Have you ever wanted to participate in something that will stay with you forever? Join us this summer in…
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Fedovation Grants Help Creative Ideas Take Off in Jewish Memphis
Pictured: JFS at the MJCC Equine Therapy, a Fedovation-funded program, helps special needs families in an innovative and impactful way. By Bluma Zuckerbrot-Finkelstein Jewish Community Partners President/CEO Laura Linder announced this week that Memphis Jewish Federation will begin accepting applications from individuals, congregations, youth groups, schools, and agencies serving…
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Grant Impact Spotlight- Jewish Agency for Israel
By Gila Golder In 2016-2017, Memphis Jewish Federation granted $782, 363 to the Jewish Agency for Israel (JAFI), one of our Jewish Federations of North America overseas partners. We’re proud to partner with this incredible organization and to support its critical work in Israel and around the globe. Mark Moskowitz, JAFI’s…
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Jewish Foundation of Memphis Donor Advised Funds Make End-of-Year Sense for Families
With year-end quickly approaching, now is the time to consider establishing a donor advised fund (DAF) with the Jewish Foundation of Memphis. A popular charitable giving vehicle, many philanthropists open DAFs before year-end, most often after discussing the tax advantages and benefits with their financial advisors, CPAs, and attorneys. “When…
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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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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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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.…