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!

Mazel Tov to the New Gordon JCC Board Members

By Rachel Clark, Gordon JCC Marketing Director

Kvetch in the City- July 2022

Community Listings July 2022

East Side Tribe Shabbat will be hosting their monthly Shabbat on July 29th from 6:30-8:30 pm. All are welcome to join, regardless of where they live! Please email eastsidetribenasville@gmail.com to RSVP and for details!

JEWISH FEDERATION & JEWISH FOUNDATION OF NASHVILLE & MIDDLE TN 2022 MEETING

Jewish Federation and Jewish Foundation of Nashville and Middle Tennessee 2022 Annual Meeting

Camp Davis is Underway here at the J!

By Rachel Clark, Gordon JCC Director of Marketing

Jewish Group Draws Inspiration from Jewish Texts

Building off the Shavuot tradition of Torah study, the Tennessee chapter of Never Again hosted a text study that included both traditional and secular texts related to immigration. Never Again is a national, Jewish-led organization that mobilizes around immigration justice and works to dismantle the deportation system. Never Again Tennessee has been active for over two years and has worked both at the national and local levels to address immigrant rights.

JCRC Update

We seem to be living in interesting times, which can be interpreted as either a curse or a blessing depending on your perspective. Only time will tell how the eyes of history will view the current events confronting us. We are struggling through the grief of consecutive mass murders committed by 18-year-old young men using military assault weapons – one at a grocery store in Buffalo NY and one at an elementary school in Uvalde TX. We are awaiting a ruling by the US Supreme Court that could potentially change the health, privacy, self-determination, and well-being of women across our country. We are experiencing an uncertain economy and levels of inflation not seen in over 40 years. We are witness to public hearings presenting evidence that our faith and trust in our system of free and fair elections may have been deliberately undermined and damaged by those at the highest level of government. And we are continuing to witness the elaborate and relentless propaganda campaign designed to wreak havoc and sow distrust of all future elections.

The Secret of Chabad (July 2022)

One day, my phone rang. “Is this Chabad?” “Yes,” I replied. “My name is Lisa from New York. A friend of mine is driving through Nashville and her car won’t start.”

Tikkun Olam Makers Creates Solutions for People with Disabilities

Vanderbilt’s Tikkun Olam Makers Creates Solutions to Everyday Problems for People with Disabilities

Dear Esther July 2022

Dear Esther,

Editor's Note July 2022

Hello friends. I hope you all are enjoying the start of summer and looking forward to the longer days and hopefully, a vacation. As of this writing, I am preparing to attend my first in-person American Jewish Press Association conference, to be held in Atlanta. Fingers crossed my flights remain on schedule!

Annual Meeting Photo Spread

Celebrating the Future

West End Synagogue Partners with Local Houses of Worship in Blood Drive

Federation Announces 2022/23 Grants, Sees Increased Fundraising Dollars

The Jewish Federation and Jewish Foundation of Nashville and Middle Tennessee plans to distribute over two million dollars in grants to both local and overseas organizations, individuals, congregations, and partners for the 2022/23 fiscal year. This year’s grants are reflective of the growth of the local community, and a successful Annual Campaign. Eric Stillman, CEO of the Jewish Federation, says, “With increased dollars available to distribute in this year’s Grants cycle, the Federation was able to put even greater emphasis on outreach and engagement beyond our geographic core, with interfaith couples and families, and those who are in their 20’s and 30’s.”

Local Volunteer Collaborates to Rescue Children in Ukraine

Leadership2Gether Builds Bridges Through People-to-People Connections

Leslie Kirby Elected 2022/23 President of Federation Board

Poland Mission Reflection- Fred Zimmerman

By Fred Zimmerman