Tag: Memphis Jews

  • 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…

  • Our First Year: JCPConnect Celebrates First Year With A Look Back

    Our First Year: JCPConnect Celebrates First Year With A Look Back

    This week marks the first anniversary of the launch of JCPConnect. In our first year, we’ve shared 151 articles with readers like you, stories written by Jewish Community Partners staff and by members of the community. In these digital pages we’ve covered community news, written about high profile Memphians, shared…

  • 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…

  • Hillels of Memphis: Broadening Our Reach

    Hillels of Memphis: Broadening Our Reach

    With Rabbi Jeremy Simons recently joining the JCP team as campus director, the growth of Hillel onto the Rhodes College campus, and a new look, focus, and name, Hillels of Memphis is positioned to enrich Jewish life for college-age people in Memphis profoundly. Here are Hillel University of Memphis’ sitting…

  • Memphis Jewish Seniors: Seeing the Big Picture

    Memphis Jewish Seniors: Seeing the Big Picture

    If you’d like a copy of our new Senior Services brochure mailed to you or a loved one, or would like to be enrolled in the monthly Memphis Jewish Seniors e-newsletter, send an email with your physical and/or email address to Matt Timberlake: mtimberlake@jcpmemphis.org.  By Gila Golder Seniors. Special Needs…

  • Your Campaign Dollars at Work: Enabling Life-Altering Experiences in Ukraine

    Your Campaign Dollars at Work: Enabling Life-Altering Experiences in Ukraine

    Key leaders of next year’s Annual Community Campaign joined their peers for Jewish Federations of North America’s campaign chair’s and director’s mission to Kiev and Israel. Eileen Posner (part of the campaign volunteer leadership team), Sheryl Alexander (JCP’s Director of Financial Resource Development), and Cindy Finestone (Memphis Jewish Federation board member and JCP Financial Resource…

  • Imagine Everything Was Different

    Imagine Everything Was Different

    Key leaders of next year’s Annual Community Campaign left Memphis last weekend to join their peers for Jewish Federations of North America’s campaign chair’s and director’s mission to Kiev and Israel. Eileen Posner (part of the campaign volunteer leadership team), Sheryl Alexander (JCP’s Director of Financial Resource Development), and Cindy Finestone (Memphis Jewish Federation board…

  • L’hitraot!: Memphians Join Jewish Federations of North America Leaders Mission to Kiev and Israel

    L’hitraot!: Memphians Join Jewish Federations of North America Leaders Mission to Kiev and Israel

    Planning Ahead Key leaders of next year’s Annual Community Campaign left Memphis Sunday to join their peers for Jewish Federations of North America’s campaign chair’s and director’s mission to Kiev and Israel. Pictured above, Eileen Posner (part of the campaign volunteer leadership team), Sheryl Alexander (JCP’s Director of Financial Resource…

  • Meet the Officers- Michael Greenberg, Chair, Jewish Community Partners

    Meet the Officers- Michael Greenberg, Chair, Jewish Community Partners

    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 Michael Greenberg was elected to hold the Jewish Community Partners Chair for a two year term.   What is your current role with JCP,…