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News from Middle Tennessee's Jewish Community | Wednesday, April 30, 2025
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Federation to Send Second Delegation on Mission to Poland

The Jewish Federation and Jewish Foundation of Nashville and Middle Tennessee announces a second delegation of community members will make a journey to Poland. The group will leave on August 24th and, once again in partnership with the Warsaw and Krakow Jewish Community Centers, provide continuing humanitarian support and relief for Ukrainian refugees fleeing Russia’s invasion. The group will return on August 29th.  


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Nashville Teens Participate in Partnership2Gether Trip to Israel

This year, three local teens participated in The Jewish Agency for Israel’s Southeastern Consortium Partnership2Gether trip to Israel. This is the first time the annual trip included teens from Nashville. Pictured below are Noah Spigel, Benjamin Yazdian, and Jonah Hirt. Next month, we’ll hear from them directly as they share their trip of a lifetime. 











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Akiva and Jewish Middle School Celebrate Grads

Akiva and the Jewish Middle School were proud to host commencement ceremonies for their respective graduating classes of 2022. Students and families had the opportunity to reflect on their time at school and celebrate their many accomplishments. Congratulations to both schools' graduates. Mazel Tov on your achievements and best wishes on your next adventure!