Tag: Jewish Foundation of Memphis

  • Hillels of Memphis Welcomes Sophie Bloch

    Hillels of Memphis Welcomes Sophie Bloch

    When Jewish students begin classes at University of Memphis and Rhodes College this fall, Sophie Bloch will be at the forefront to help them navigate Jewish life throughout their college journey. As Jewish Community Partners’ new Director of Hillels of Memphis and Director of Student Life, Sophie brings enthusiasm and…

  • We Want to Hear From You: Quick Survey About Your Connections to Federation

    We Want to Hear From You: Quick Survey About Your Connections to Federation

    A message from Federation’s new Campaign Manager, Abbey Cowens. As your new Campaign Manager, I’m thrilled to work together during the upcoming Memphis Jewish Federation Annual Community Campaign.I’d love to get to know you better. Over the course of this year’s campaign, please stop by to say “hi,” or if…

  • Our Partners Secure Community Network Recognized as Leader by DHS, FBI

    Our Partners Secure Community Network Recognized as Leader by DHS, FBI

    By Mark Wilf, Chair of Jewish Federations of North America Board of Trustees. Last summer, Jewish Community Partners partnered with the Secure Community Network (SCN), the official homeland security initiative of the organized North American Jewish community, to launch a Regional Security Director program with the hiring of Memphis resident,…

  • Jewish Summer Camp: Shaping the Next Generation

    Jewish Summer Camp: Shaping the Next Generation

    By Aaron Salomon Through your donations to our Annual Community Campaign, Memphis Jewish Federation provides scholarships and other support to Jewish summer camps, Jewish schools, and MJCC’s day camp for hundreds of young Jewish Memphians each year, connecting our next generation to meaningful Jewish experiences that shape their future. Aaron…

  • JCP Summer Intern Spotlight- Aaron Salomon

    JCP Summer Intern Spotlight- Aaron Salomon

    Aaron Salomon Marketing Intern Birthplace: Memphis, Tennessee College/Graduate school: University of Alabama (Tuscaloosa) Do you belong to a local congregation? Temple Israel  How long have you been a member of the Memphis community? Almost 21 years – my whole life.  What is your job at JCP, and how long have…

  • JCP-commissioned Holocaust Film ‘Lives Restarted’ Now Available on Amazon Prime

    JCP-commissioned Holocaust Film ‘Lives Restarted’ Now Available on Amazon Prime

    Lives Restarted, a compelling documentary, shares the stories, faces and voices of Holocaust survivors reflecting on their journeys from liberation to freedom in America. The 38-minute documentary is now available in the United States for viewing and digital download through Amazon Prime Video. Unlike previous Holocaust films, Lives Restarted focuses…

  • Giving Together Impacts Jewish Lives

    Giving Together Impacts Jewish Lives

    Pictured Above: Temple Israel’s Institute of Jewish Rock is one of many programs funded in part by Memphis Jewish Federation’s Annual Community Campaign. Pictured here, participating kids joined Nefesh Mountain on the Levitt Shell stage to show off their talents. Doing yoga four or five times a week was not…

  • Anthony Morrison Elected to Chair Jewish Foundation of Memphis

    Anthony Morrison Elected to Chair Jewish Foundation of Memphis

    Photo: At Our Annual Meeting in June, Anthony Morrison, left, was elected Chair of Jewish Foundation of Memphis. For the next two years, he will work closely with newly elected Chair of Memphis Jewish Federation Cindy Finestone and Chair of Jewish Community Partners Ken Steinberg. Photo by Rena Knopf Long-time…

  • Ken Steinberg Elected 3rd Chair of Jewish Community Partners

    Ken Steinberg Elected 3rd Chair of Jewish Community Partners

    Long-time Jewish communal leader Ken Steinberg was elected the 3rd chair of Jewish Community Partners at its annual meeting, Tuesday, June 18.  Steinberg, a life-long Memphian, served a two-year term as Chair of Memphis Jewish Federation and a one-year term as Chair of Jewish Foundation of Memphis prior to his…

  • Charles Jalenak Passes Jewish Foundation of Memphis Torch to New Leader

    Charles Jalenak Passes Jewish Foundation of Memphis Torch to New Leader

    By Susan Nieman On June 18, 2019, at the joint annual meeting of Jewish Community Partners (JCP), Memphis Jewish Federation (MJF), and Jewish Foundation of Memphis (JFOM), Charles Jalenak passed the torch as Foundation Chair after serving in the role for two years. Mr. Jalenak has spent a lifetime connected…