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News from Middle Tennessee's Jewish Community | Friday, Nov. 28, 2025
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Barbara Dab


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Editor's Note

As we approach Thanksgiving, I want to take this opportunity to express my deep gratitude for my treasured Jewish Nashville community. These last several years have challenged us all like never before. When I began my tenure as editor of this publication, I never dreamed I would soon face the daunting ...

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Vanderbilt Chancellor Receives White Rose Award

Vanderbilt’s chancellor Daniel Diermeier received the White Rose Award, honoring non-Jewish individuals who stand with the Jewish community. The award comes from the White Rose Society, which was founded in 1942 by students at the University of Munich who took a stand against the rise of the Nazis ...

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Pargh Gift Helps Bring National Holocaust Exhibit to Belmont

Thanks to the generosity of the Maria and Bernie Pargh Family Foundation, Belmont University premiered the special exhibit “Some were Neighbors.” The exhibit, which was created by the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, aims to both clear up the misconception and explore the ways friends and ...

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Moishe House Nashville Welcomes New Residents

For the last four years, Nashville has been home to its very own Moishe House, a program that provides home-based Jewish experiences specifically aimed at young adults looking for community in a relaxed, fun atmosphere. The home is situated in the Cleveland Park area of East Nashville, and three people ...

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From Landscaping to Learning: Teens Connect at the Gordon JCC

You never know who you will meet when you buzz into the front desk of the Gordon JCC. During the summer months, the desk is often staffed by young people from the local Jewish community sitting right alongside other, more senior, staffers, and the security personnel. This summer, Spencer Sivley was ...

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