Category: News
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Fedovation Grants Help Creative Ideas Take Off in Jewish Memphis
Pictured: JFS at the MJCC Equine Therapy, a Fedovation-funded program, helps special needs families in an innovative and impactful way. By Bluma Zuckerbrot-Finkelstein Jewish Community Partners President/CEO Laura Linder announced this week that Memphis Jewish Federation will begin accepting applications from individuals, congregations, youth groups, schools, and agencies serving…
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Grant Impact Spotlight- Jewish Agency for Israel
By Gila Golder In 2016-2017, Memphis Jewish Federation granted $782, 363 to the Jewish Agency for Israel (JAFI), one of our Jewish Federations of North America overseas partners. We’re proud to partner with this incredible organization and to support its critical work in Israel and around the globe. Mark Moskowitz, JAFI’s…
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Jewish Foundation of Memphis Donor Advised Funds Make End-of-Year Sense for Families
With year-end quickly approaching, now is the time to consider establishing a donor advised fund (DAF) with the Jewish Foundation of Memphis. A popular charitable giving vehicle, many philanthropists open DAFs before year-end, most often after discussing the tax advantages and benefits with their financial advisors, CPAs, and attorneys. “When…
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Hillels of Memphis: The Beginning of a New Era
By Rabbi Jeremy Simons It’s hard to believe it’s already been four months since I began as Director of Hillels of Memphis. I am so grateful for the warm welcome I’ve received from students, parents, lay leaders, and countless members of the community who have reached out to me. This…
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My Israel Story #13- Congressman Steve Cohen
We’re marking the 70th anniversary of the founding of Israel with a year-long celebration! Keep an eye out for “Memphis Celebrates Israel at 70” branding at your synagogue, at events around town, and online. In this series, we’re asking Memphians to tell their personal Israel stories. Do you have a story to tell? …
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Get Involved!- How to Remain an Upstander When Hate is in the Headlines
An upcoming workshop aims to empower all citizens, and educators in particular, with ways to use high-profile acts of hatred as teachable moments, in the classroom and in our day-to-day lives. The workshop will be held Tuesday, October 17, 8:30 A.M. to 2:30 P.M., at Goldie Margolin School for Girls.…
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Stronger Together: Security Partners Inside and Outside the Jewish Community
Working with experts, assessing vulnerabilities, gathering resources, forming partnerships, improving communication, training staff and leadership. This is the work of the Jewish Community Security Council which was formed nearly four years ago to improve the security posture of the Memphis Jewish community. Convened by Jewish Community Partners (JCP), the council…
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And Then Came Irma
Hurricane Irma came snipping at the heels of Harvey, swirling up the Floridian peninsula with catastrophic winds, rising seas, and pounding rain. Despite difficult conditions, emergency officials are working to assess the damage that has upended the lives of millions of people. Help us help the victims of Hurricane Irma.…
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Help for Houston: “One of the Largest Disasters America Has Ever Faced”
Donate now to what experts are predicting will be the largest relief effort in U.S. history. Hurricane Harvey continues to pummel southeast Texas with rainfall, which is expected to continue for several more days. The governor of Texas has characterized the effects of the storm as “one of the…
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UPDATED: Memphis Community Poised to Make Impact in Wake of Hurricane Harvey
UPDATED August 29 8:48 A.M.- The following email exchange unfolded last night as the first donations came into our Hurricane Harvey Jewish Community Rebuilding Fund. JCP’s President and CEO Laura Linder was in regular communication with Federation officials in Houston. On Aug 28, 2017, at 5:51 PM, Laura Linder wrote:…
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