Year: 2025
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Federation’s PJ Library Sparks a Love of Jewish Life and Learning in Our Youngest Memphians
Memphis families enjoyed successful event programming last year through PJ Library, including the 2024 Kickoff in the summer and the 2nd Annual Pajamakkah Party in the winter. By Sarah Besser Snyder, Engagement Manager, Jewish Community Partners Young Jewish families: are you looking for a way to engage your little ones…
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Don’t Leave It to Chance: Why Your Will Matters (and How We Can Help!)
In their wills, Hedi and Curt Ward (z” l) worked with the Jewish Foundation of Memphis to create charitable estate gifts that fund winners of Memphis Jewish Federation’s Holocaust Art and Essay Contest, including this year’s 1st place winner, Adriana Canady, pictured here with her winning submission. By Laura Linder,…
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Marty Kelman: The Business Mind Behind JCP’s Success
Not every organization is lucky enough to have a Board Chair with extensive business knowledge and a deep understanding of what it takes to operate a multi-layered, complex organization. As Marty Kelman concludes his impactful tenure as Chair of Jewish Community Partners (JCP), his departure marks the end of a…
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Scott Notowich: The Right Leader at the Right Time
When Scott Notowich first took office as the Chair of the Memphis Jewish Federation in 2023, he had no idea his tenure would be marked by a devastating terrorist attack in Israel, an ongoing multi-front war across multiple borders, or a dramatic spike in violent antisemitic attacks here in the…
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Honoring Sheri Gadberry of the Jewish Foundation of Memphis Will Be a Highlight of Upcoming Joint Annual Meeting
For a quarter-century, she’s been a quiet force helping to shape Jewish philanthropy in Memphis. Now, it’s our turn to celebrate her. Jewish Community Partners, the Memphis Jewish Federation, and the Jewish Foundation of Memphis are looking forward to our upcoming joint Annual Meeting on June 11 at 5:45 PM…
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In D.C., Memphis Jewish Federation Leaders Champion Security and Community Relations
Antisemitism is on the rise, with threats and attacks making headlines and reaching unprecedented levels. To combat this, late in June, in a demonstration of national unity and advocacy, over 400 Jewish leaders from 100 communities across the nation met for an impactful two-day fly-in to Washington, D.C. Organized by…
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Bolstering Security in an Era of Escalating Antisemitism Will Be a Focus of Upcoming Annual Meeting
In the wake of the horrifying murders of two Israeli Embassy employees at a Washington D.C. Jewish event last month, security is undeniably at the forefront of every Jewish American’s mind. Our collective sense of vulnerability has amplified the urgent need for robust protective measures within Jewish communities nationwide. In Memphis, a…
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Can Trust Heal the Shattered Pieces of Our World?- Amit Zalman’s 1st Place Essay From 16th Annual Holocaust Art and Essay Contest
She ran into the forest, tears streaming down her face, searching for a place to hide. She ran until her feet ached, her lungs burned, and exhaustion clawed at her every step. Crouching beneath a bush, my great-grandmother lay trembling on the cold ground. Then, she was caught. November 29,…
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The Power of SHE, the Strength of WE: Memphis Lions of Judah Gather for Inspiring Spring Reception
Here in Memphis – and globally – the Lions of Judah are the most dynamic philanthropic Jewish women in the world. Eighteen thousandwomen around the world have been distinguished as proud Lions of Judah, having donated at least $5,000 to their Jewish Federation each year. Memphis now boasts 157 Lions…
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Teen Philanthropists Donate to Local Jewish Orgs at Jewish Foundation of Memphis’s B’nai Tzedek Grant Reception
The future of Jewish philanthropy in Memphis shone brightly on Monday, May 5th, as the Jewish Foundation of Memphis hosted its 2025 B’nai Tzedek Grant Reception. The evening celebrated the remarkable achievements of 50 dedicated Jewish teen philanthropists. At the Grant Reception, the B’nai Tzedek teens proudly awarded grants to…
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