Category: Israel
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My Teen Israel Experience
My time in Israel was not only incredibly fun but also profoundly meaningful.
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My Teen Israel Experience
This past summer, I had the incredible privilege to attend NCSY’s Next Step Israel Internship program – an opportunity of a lifetime.
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Lemsky Israel Program Grants Reopen, Offering Life-Changing Israel Experiences
As of November 1, 2025, the Memphis Jewish Federation has opened applications for its Lemsky Endowment Fund’s two signature grant programs, both designed to strengthen the connection between the Memphis Jewish community and Israel.
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My Teen Israel Experience
This summer, I had the privilege of spending several weeks in Israel, participating in an immersive learning program.
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Memphis Jewish Federation Shares Commemorative Resources for Second Anniversary of October 7
Federation has created a “Remember at Home” Digital Guide filled with resources for community members.
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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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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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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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Reinforcing Our Resolve: Memphis Jewish Federation at ADL’s ‘Never Is Now’ Conference
“My name is Gal, and I am Jewish.” This powerful declaration from Israeli actress Gal Gadot set the tone for ADL’s “Never Is Now” conference in New York City on March 3-4, where a delegation from Memphis Jewish Federation joined more than 4,000 leaders to confront rising antisemitism. Actor David…
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Yonina Lichter: My Teen Israel Experience
Yonina Lichter, daughter of Rabbi Ian and Katie Lichter, is a junior at the Goldie Margolin High School for Girls. Memphis Jewish Federation’s Lemsky Endowment Fund provided her with a Teen Israel Experience grant to offset the costs of her Mach Hach Ba’Aretz Israel program. All rising juniors and seniors…
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