Kvetch In the City October

Remember when you’d return to school, and teachers would have you write a page about your summer vacation? Although a month overdue, I thought it might be cathartic to put my summer vacation in writing. I’m still trying to make sense of it since it turned out to be the kind of vacation in which I needed a vacation from my vacation when I returned home. Have you ever had one of those?

Revere Jewish Montessori Preschool

Chabad Hebrew School

Hadassah Happenings

On Nov. 3, Hadassah is sponsoring the closing film of the Nashville Jewish Film Festival at 7pm at the Belcourt Theater. The film is a sexy, German romcom titled, "Love & Mazel Tov." Join Hadassah members for dinner at 5:30pm before the film. Film Tickets are $10, and dinner is a separate charge. Please rsvp to Mindy Drongowski (615-613-4946) at mandmski@comcast.net

Hadassah Nashville Holds Fundraiser October 30 to Support Ukraine

The Nashville Chapter of Hadassah is planning an evening of food and song on Sunday, October 30 at West End Synagogue and invites all to attend. After a wine, hors d’oeuvres and dessert reception beginning at 5 pm, internationally known artist, Batsheva, will perform her program entitled, ”The Secret Jewish Soul of Leonard Cohen.” Originally from Toronto, and now based in Nashville, Batsheva has a robust following due to her ability to sing in English, Hebrew, Yiddish, and Ladino. To sample her superb voice, place your phone camera over the QR code in the ad.

The Film Three Minutes

Three Minutes: A Lengthening Explores Precious Moments Before the Holocaust

Under One Roof Returns October 9-17 at the Gordon JCC

A 31 Day Benefit-of-the-Doubt Challenge

David and Tamar Sheinberg were engaged during Chanukah of 2019, with plans to marry on March 30th, 2020. But their plans were upended right after Purim that year when the Covid-19 pandemic struck, and the Israeli government started implementing limits on crowds. Taking no chances, the couple quickly moved to hold the wedding as soon as possible while they still could. They asked their friends to stay home and held a small but beautiful celebration for family only. As they sat down to enjoy the wedding feast, the celebration came to a halt when David’s brother-in-law ran into the hall to tell everyone that the police were outside and were about to come and shut the wedding down.

Nashville Jewish Book Series

Announcing the Inaugural Jewish Art & Music Festival in Nashville, TN

                                                                           “NASH JAM FEST”

Vanderbilt Hillel on Observer Podcast

Vanderbilt Hillel celebrates its 20th Building Anniversary on October 13, 2022. To commemorate this date, Hillel will host a special small group dinner on October 13 for those who have been deeply involved with Hillel and its mission of engaging the next generation of Jewish leaders. Hillel will also celebrate its anniversary on Friday, October 7th from 2:30-5:30 p.m. with its alumni during Vanderbilt University’s Reunion weekend. There will be a special photo slideshow with pictures commemorating Jewish involvement at Vanderbilt University that will include historical photos from Vanderbilt University’s photo archive. Alumni will also enjoy special “Throwback” stations with vintage materials and flyers from the last 20 years of Hillel’s programming. The last 20th Building Anniversary event will be with the local community at the annual Taste of Hillel Fundraiser on Sunday, February 26th.

2022 NJFF being hosted by Nashville Institutions

Over the years the Nashville community has joined the Nashville Jewish Film Festival to support the 15 film festival by hosting screenings. We have grown from a handful of groups to a full schedule of hosts, and we are proud to list and thank them for their financial support of the 22nd Annual NJFF.

JCC POOL

Summer at the Gordon JCC came to a close on Labor Day with the closing of the Outdoor Pool for the season. We hope everyone had a wonderful summer enjoying our newly updated space, thanks to the generous donors to the Our Community. Our Future. Capital Campaign. We look forward to many more summers in this wonderful space!                          

October in the Gordon JCC Galleries

The work of the Middle Tennessee Region of the Tennessee Watercolor Society and Marilyn Johnson.

Heartwarming Signs of Support in Cherokee Park

My incredible journey to Kazakhstan!

״Your Challenge May be your Purpose״

Award-Winning Holocaust Documentary Has Nashville Ties

“Three Minutes: A Lengthening,” which won the inaugural award from Yad Vashem for Cinematic Excellence in a Holocaust Documentary earlier this year, will screen at The Belcourt Theater on Tuesday, September 13, 2022, at 7:00 pm, followed by Q&A with author Glenn Kurtz. The film is narrated by Helena Bonham Carter and co-produced by Steve McQueen (“12 Years a Slave”).

Camp Davis Summer 2022 was our Best Summer Yet!

While the fun and ruach of Camp Davis Summer 2022 is over, there is much to celebrate as we head into the Fall. The new Camp Davis Leadership -- Camp Director Andrew Fishman and Assistant Director Max O'Dell -- took camp in a new and exciting direction, much to the delight of the campers and their families.

NPT and the Gordon JCC Present: THE U.S. AND THE HOLOCAUST

The Gordon JCC and Nashville Public Television invite the community to a special preview of THE U.S. AND THE HOLOCAUST, a new documentary by Ken Burns, Lynn Novick & Sarah Botstein, on Wednesday, September 14 at 7PM in the Gordon JCC’s Pargh Auditorium. In addition to the preview, the event will include a screening of Our American Family: The Mays. This story about the local May family, who many know as running the May Hosiery Mill in Wedgewood-Houston, also tells how the Mays were instrumental in helping hundreds of Jews escape to America before World War II began. The program is free and open to the public.

Cantor Duvid Erblich will lead High Holiday Services at Chabad

Congregation Beit Tefilah is honored and pleased to welcome Cantor Duvid Erblich to lead the High Holiday services during the High Holiday season of 5783.