As news of the deadly shooting at the Islamic Center in San Diego was coming out, more than 400 Jewish leaders from across the country had just arrived in Washington, DC, to introduce a new bill and strongly encourage lawmakers to increase the nonprofit security ...
The Jewish Federation of Greater Nashville’s Leadership 615 program celebrated its third cohort at a May graduation brunch. Surrounded by past participants, community leaders, and program sponsors, this year’s fellows shared their vision statements for the future of Jewish Nashville. Hineni, ...
Nashville’s Jewish community has fostered a long-standing relationship with the people, places, and culture of Israel. Through programs such as Partnership2Gether, which bring people together through personal experiences and educational collaborations, the Shlichut (Israel emissaries) ...
A recent film screening at Congregation Sherith Israel offered more than a cinematic experience to viewers, it opened the door to a deeply personal story and often complex conversation about Jewish identity. Around 70 people attended the documentary, Son of a Seeker, created ...
By Erin Wides Spirit and determination weren’t dampened, despite the rainy conditions, during Nice Jewish Runners Nashville’s Shalom Y’all Solidarity Run for Beth Israel Congregation. When their group first planned ...
He woke up to a message from a friend that read, “I’m so sorry.” Curious about what this friend could be apologizing for, Danny Finkelstein went to a family group chat, and messages had been pouring in while he was asleep in Nashville. Fifteen people killed after two gunmen open fire ...
Engines revved, the track was tested, and a proclamation presentation took place ahead of the INDYCAR race in Nashville for the Borchetta Bourbon Music City Grand Prix. Israeli-born Robert Shwartzman qualified for the Indy 500 and raced in the Borchetta Bourbon Music City Grand ...
Every week, those who enjoy the simple things in life like fresh air, movement, and community gather in different neighborhoods of Nashville to run, walk, and stay for post run coffee or drinks. This is all part of the group Nice Jewish Runners, which originally started in New York. Following ...