Category: News
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Federation Will Convene Community for October 7 Commemoration
As the one-year anniversary of the devastating events of October 7 approaches, Memphis Jewish Federation (Federation) invites the community to An Evening of Remembrance, Unity, and Hope. This special commemoration will be dedicated to mourning our tragic losses, expressing our unity, and embracing our resilient spirit. The commemoration is scheduled…
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Morris S. Fogelman Jewish Student Center’s Grand Re-opening Marks 61 Years Since the Founding of a Jewish Student Group on The U of M Campus
With a standing-room-only crowd and much fanfare, the newly renovated Morris S. Fogelman Jewish Student Center officially opened for business on Sunday, September 8. Attended by community leaders, rabbis and donors, the event celebrated 61 years of a Jewish presence on the U of M campus, acknowledged the tireless work…
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Federation Taps Sarah Besser to Serve as PJ Library Coordinator
The Memphis Jewish Federation is delighted to announce Sarah Besser will be serving as PJ Library Coordinator. Building on her passion and dedication as Federation’s Campaign Associate, Besser is well prepared to build and grow the PJ Library program for the Memphis Jewish community. Sarah Besser began working at the…
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Federation Remembers Past and Present Surivors at 2024 Yom HaShoah Commemoration
Memphis Jewish Federation’s 62nd Annual Yom HaShoah Commemoration was marked with hope and sorrow. Guests experienced the joy of gathering in community and holding out hope for better days to come, while also acknowledging the heartbreak of the attack on Israel, the hostages still in captivity and the atrocities committed…
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Federation Accepting Grant Applications for Antisemitism Microgrants
In response to the alarming surge in antisemitism, Memphis Jewish Federation remains committed to supporting community-wide efforts to address antisemitism prevention and eradication. Federation antisemitism microgrants, ranging from $500-$3,000, are available and grants applications are now being accepted at tinyurl.com/mjfmicrogrant. Microgrants will be awarded to community initiatives addressing antisemitism through: …
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Federation Accepting Grant Applications for Antisemitism Microgrants
In response to the alarming surge in antisemitism, Memphis Jewish Federation remains committed to supporting community-wide efforts addressing antisemitism prevention and eradication. Federation Antisemitism Microgrants, ranging from $500-$3,000, are available. Submit grant applications at tinyurl.com/mjfmicrogrant. Microgrants will be awarded to community initiatives addressing antisemitism through: For more information on Federation’s…
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Child Survivor Tova Friedman to Keynote Memphis Jewish Federation’s 61st Annual Yom HaShoah Commemoration
Memphis Jewish Federation’s 61st annual Yom HaShoah Commemoration will be held Monday, April 17, 2023, at 6:30 P.M. in the Memphis Jewish Community Center Belz Social Hall. Open to the entire community, advance registration is required and can be found at www.jcpmemphis.org/yomhashoah. Dorothy Kelman Goldwin and Michelle Goldwin Kaufman, Co-Chairs…
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Memphis Jewish Federation Names Chairs and Featured Speaker for the 61st Annual Yom HaShoah Commemoration
Pictured Below: Dorothy Goldwin (L) Michelle Goldwin Kaufman (R) Memphis Jewish Federation has announced that the mother-daughter team of Dorothy Goldwin and Michelle Goldwin Kaufman will chair its 61st Annual Yom HaShoah Commemoration, taking place this year on Monday, April 17 at 6:30 P.M. in the Belz Social Hall of…
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Women Across the Jewish Community Come Together to Celebrate Impact and Honor Women of Strength
A sold-out crowd of 256 Memphis Jewish women (and a few men) gathered on Tuesday, January 10 to support Memphis Jewish Federation’s annual campaign and celebrate Women of Strength Ricki Krupp and Alla Olswanger Lubin. The event was a showcase of Women of Strength through a Federation lens, featuring second-generation…
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Laura Kaplan Paller Brings Talent, Experience, and a Legacy of Community Impact as VP of Finance & Operations for Jewish Community Partners
By Shoshana Cenker A native Memphian has returned to her roots in the community she loves. Laura Kaplan Paller is Jewish Community Partner’s (JCP) new VP of Finance & Operations, the role she began this past October. “I oversee the day-to-day operational and financial management of JCP,” she explained. After…
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