Tag: Memphis Jewish Federation

  • Survey Shows Cultural Impact of PJ Library In Memphis and North America

    Survey Shows Cultural Impact of PJ Library In Memphis and North America

    In Jewish and interfaith families across the Mid-South, a Jewish children’s book program is helping to preserve the richness and vibrancy of Jewish culture, one book at a time. 81% of Mid-South PJ Library families say the books help them have conversations about Jewish traditions, values, and customs with their…

  • Meet the Officers- Charles Jalenak, Chair, Jewish Foundation of Memphis

    Meet the Officers- Charles Jalenak, Chair, Jewish Foundation of Memphis

    New officers for Jewish Community Partners, Memphis Jewish Federation, and Jewish Foundation of Memphis were elected at JCP’s 3rd Annual Meeting, held earlier this month. Experienced community leader Charles Jalenak was elected to hold the Jewish Foundation of Memphis’ Chair for a two year term. What is your current role with…

  • Meet the New Officers- Ken Steinberg, Chair, Memphis Jewish Federation

    Meet the New Officers- Ken Steinberg, Chair, Memphis Jewish Federation

    New officers for Jewish Community Partners, Memphis Jewish Federation, and Jewish Foundation of Memphis were elected at JCP’s 3rd Annual Meeting, held earlier this month. Experienced community leader Ken Steinberg was elected to hold the Memphis Jewish Federation’s Chair for a two year term.   What is your current role with…

  • Meet the Israeli Scouts- Yuval and Ori

    Meet the Israeli Scouts- Yuval and Ori

    This year’s Southeast U.S. Israeli Scout Friendship Caravan, Caravan Ziv, pulls into Memphis Sunday, June 25, and begins its tour of Mid-South performances with a show Monday, June 26, 6:30 P.M. at the Cordova Library. The visit culminates with an epic show for the Memphis Jewish community Wednesday, June 28,…

  • Meet the Israeli Scouts- Shir and Nadav

    Meet the Israeli Scouts- Shir and Nadav

    This year’s Southeast U.S. Israeli Scout Friendship Caravan, Caravan Ziv, pulls into Memphis Sunday, June 25, and begins its tour of Mid-South performances with a show Monday at 6:30 P.M. at the Cordova Library. The visit culminates with an epic show for the Memphis Jewish community Wednesday, June 28, 7:00…

  • JCP Staff Spotlight- Lauren Luskey Taube

    JCP Staff Spotlight- Lauren Luskey Taube

    Many readers know the Jewish Community Partners staff through our work. On Fridays, you’ll hear from a different member of the team in our own words, sharing more of the story of who we are.   Lauren Luskey Taube Manager, Engagement and YAD Campaign Birthplace: Lubbock, Texas, but I grew up…

  • Volunteering Is Good For You

    Volunteering Is Good For You

    By Joel Ashner, Memphis Jewish Home & Rehab Director of Philanthropy and Community Engagement Memphis Jewish Federation supports the health and happiness of patients at Memphis Jewish Home & Rehab, our community’s kosher long-term care and rehabilitation facility, with significant funding granted annually. (Photos provided by JFNA- People in them are…

  • Benjamin Blumenthal- The Many Cultures of the Land

    Each year, Memphis Jewish Federation provides a travel subsidy from the Lemsky Endowment Fund for students making the Bornblum Jewish Community School 8th Grade Trip to Israel. About ten students make the journey each year and return to Memphis with tangible personal connections to Israel. In this series, we’ll publish the…

  • Jacob Loskovitz- Walking in the Path Our Ancestors Walked

    Jacob Loskovitz- Walking in the Path Our Ancestors Walked

    Each year, Memphis Jewish Federation provides a travel subsidy from the Lemsky Endowment Fund for students making the Bornblum Jewish Community School 8th Grade Trip to Israel. About ten students make the journey each year and return to Memphis with tangible personal connections to Israel. In this series, we’ll publish…

  • Reese Parker-  I’ve Waited for this Moment for Eight Whole Years

    Reese Parker- I’ve Waited for this Moment for Eight Whole Years

    Each year, Memphis Jewish Federation provides a travel subsidy from the Lemsky Endowment Fund for students making the Bornblum Jewish Community School 8th Grade Trip to Israel. About ten students make the journey each year and return to Memphis with tangible personal connections to Israel. In this series, we’ll publish…