Tag: Jewish Memphis

  • Help for Houston: “One of the Largest Disasters America Has Ever Faced”

    Help for Houston: “One of the Largest Disasters America Has Ever Faced”

    Donate now  to what experts are predicting will be the largest relief effort in U.S. history.   Hurricane Harvey continues to pummel southeast Texas with rainfall, which is expected to continue for several more days.  The governor of Texas has characterized the effects of the storm as “one of the…

  • UPDATED: Memphis Community Poised to Make Impact in Wake of Hurricane Harvey

    UPDATED: Memphis Community Poised to Make Impact in Wake of Hurricane Harvey

    UPDATED August 29 8:48 A.M.- The following email exchange unfolded last night as the first donations came into our Hurricane Harvey Jewish Community Rebuilding Fund. JCP’s President and CEO Laura Linder was in regular communication with Federation officials in Houston.  On Aug 28, 2017, at 5:51 PM, Laura Linder wrote:…

  • Facing Our History and Each Other After Charlottesville

    Facing Our History and Each Other After Charlottesville

    Originally published in the Commercial Appeal. Facing History and Ourselves is an international educational non-profit dedicated to erasing bigotry and racism around the globe. They are funded in part by your gifts to Memphis Jewish Federation’s Annual Community Campaign.  By Michele Becton and Efraim Wiener Michele Becton is a 2017 graduate of St.…

  • Community Conquers Hate

      About the authors: Richard Sandler is chair of the Board of Trustees and Jerry Silverman is president and CEO of The Jewish Federations of North America   Throughout history, we’ve had to respond to those bent on destruction. When the Second Temple was destroyed and Jerusalem was burning, and…

  • Amazon Addiction? Send a Little to Memphis Jewish Federation

    Amazon Addiction? Send a Little to Memphis Jewish Federation

    AmazonSmile gives 0.5% of your spending to the non-profit of your choice. We’re hoping you’ll choose Memphis Jewish Federation.  It’s easy to set up, and you can make a difference in Memphis, in Israel, and around the world, while at home in your PJs ordering canned unicorn meat, beer for…

  • Moms with kids under 18: Visit Israel for the cost of airfare!

    Moms with kids under 18: Visit Israel for the cost of airfare!

    Jewish Women’s Renaissance Project’s MOMentum Women’s Trip to Israel is coming up, and we only have FOUR slots left for travelers! If your children are currently in high school or younger and you live within 30 minutes of Memphis, you may qualify for this amazing opportunity. JWRP and JCP cover…

  • JCP Staff Spotlight: Melinda Lejman

    JCP Staff Spotlight: Melinda Lejman

    Many readers know the Jewish Community Partners staff through our work. In this series, you’ll hear from members of the team in their own words, sharing more of the story of who we are.  Melinda Lejman (pronounced laymen) Israel@70 Project Coordinator Birthplace: Proud Native Memphian College/Graduate school: I received my BA…

  • Coming to Memphis: Joshua Nelson,  The Prince of Kosher Gospel

    Coming to Memphis: Joshua Nelson, The Prince of Kosher Gospel

    MJCC Annual Gala Wednesday, August 30 at the Duncan-Williams Performance Hall (Germantown Performing Arts Center) 6:45pm Reception | 7:30pm Performance   Joshua Nelson, The Prince of Kosher Gospel was born and raised Jewish and a student of Judaism, including two years at college and on a kibbutz program in Israel. …

  • JCP Staff Spotlight: Hillary Safier

    JCP Staff Spotlight: Hillary Safier

    Many readers know the Jewish Community Partners staff through our work. In this series, you’ll hear from members of the team in their own words, sharing more of the story of who we are.   Hillary (Hilly) Safier Jewish Seniors Program Coordinator Birthplace: Monroe, NY College/Graduate school: Stern College and Johns…

  • Heart2Heart: Women’s Philanthropy

    Heart2Heart: Women’s Philanthropy

    JFNA National Women’s Philanthropy is proud to present Heart to Heart 9: Empowering. Exhilarating. Extraordinary. Embark on a life-changing odyssey. Join like-minded, smart, motivated women from across North America on a uniquely inspiring journey. Spend five amazing days traveling Israel. Explore the country’s rich culture, embrace your spirituality, and see…