Year: 2025
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Jewish Foundation of Memphis Awards $160 Million in Grants Over its 30 Year History
From grants to education and Israel; camp scholarships and cultural organizations; and synagogues and social service organizations, the 400+ fund holders of the Jewish Foundation of Memphis have had an enormous impact both locally and globally. The Foundation’s assets have grown exponentially, reaching $200 million in the first quarter of…
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A Two-Way Bridge: Shoham and Memphis Strengthen Bonds Through Reciprocal Visits
The Memphis-Israel connection is stronger than ever, thanks to a series of recent visits by – and to – sister city, Shoham. A delegation from the Memphis Jewish Federation’s Shoham Partnership Committee visited Shoham, a town of 23,000 in central Israel, in February. This trip was a journey of discovery…
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Memphis Yom HaShoah Commemoration Will Explore Intergenerational Responsibility with Second Generation Holocaust Survivor
“The children of Holocaust survivors are collectively referred to as the Second Generation. Not since the biblical flood and the start of a new world with Noah had there been a second counting of generations. Our parents’ entire world was destroyed, and with us they had to begin anew.” Anna…
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Planting Seeds of Philanthropy: B’nai Tzedek Nurtures New Generation of Givers
In honor of the 30 year anniversary of the Jewish Foundation of Memphis, we are showcasing the Foundation’s history and impact through a content series across multiple platforms. This will include a regular article series in the Hebrew Watchman, with each article focusing on different themes and delving into the…
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More Than Money: Memphians Explore Ethical Wills to Leave a Lasting Legacy
Sheri Gadberry, Senior Philanthropic Officer and Executive Vice President of the Foundation, Jewish Community Partners What will your family remember about you after you’re gone? Nearly 50 individuals gathered in late March to explore this question at an insightful event hosted by the Jewish Foundation of Memphis. Attorney and ethical…
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Jewish Foundation of Memphis Celebrates 30 Years of Impact
The Jewish Foundation of Memphis is excited to be celebrating major milestones this year: 30 years since its establishment in 1995 and surpassing $200 million in assets. Led by co-chairs Lawson Arney and Jason Salomon, the Foundation will honor three decades of philanthropic growth, culminating with a gala celebration being…
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Nosh, Network, and Give Back: Young Jewish Memphis Celebrates at Upcoming BGS Soiree on April 3
Ready to indulge in delicious Italian cuisine, wine and conversation amongst fun, passionate young Jewish Memphians who love their community? If so, we have just the event for you. Federation is hosting the second annual Ben Gurion Society (BGS) Soiree: A Taste of Tuscany, an Italian feast, on April 3rd…
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Akiva Wogan: My Teen Israel Experience
Akiva Wogan, son of Sarah and Jonathan Wogan, is a junior at the Missouri Torah Institute. Memphis Jewish Federation’s Lemsky Endowment Fund provided him with a Teen Israel Experience grant to help offset the cost of his NCSY Kollel Israel trip last summer. All rising high school juniors and seniors…
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Memphis Jewish Federation Shares Purim Joy Across Communities
Embracing the tradition of mishloach manot, members of the Memphis Jewish Federation’s Community Relations Council (CRC) spread Purim joy by delivering food and gift bags to leaders and representatives of civic and faith-based organizations across Shelby County. The initiative, spearheaded by CRC Engagement co-chair Marla Shainberg, aimed to share Jewish…
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Tennessee Deepens Ties with Israel Through New Bipartisan Caucus
Nashville lawmakers from across the aisle forged a new alliance this winter, launching the Tennessee-Israel Caucus to bolster trade, culture, and innovation. Memphis Jewish Federation participated in the historic launch of the bipartisan effort, which signals a commitment to collaboration that transcends political boundaries. The Jewish Federation of Greater Nashville…
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