It was amazing seeing #JewishNashville come together in August for our Federation Campaign Celebration featuring Alison Lebovitz. It was a powerful moment where the community joined together to demonstrate the impact of the Federation’s Annual Campaign and to show the importance of communal ...
It is truly a gift when once can turn a passion into a mitzvah. I have been lucky enough to experience this journey and also bring along more people along for the ride. Over 15 years ago, I was gifted a hand-me-down smoker and immediately fell in love with smoking all manner of delicious ...
After our community united last year to complete our largest campaign since before the pandemic, we took some time to begin planning for the 2025 Campaign. Several years ago, our fiscal and campaign year shifted from a July to June cycle to January to December, or a calendar year. So, while in ...
In the heart of Music City, where culture, community, and compassion converge, the Foundation of Jewish Federation of Greater Nashville stands as a pillar of strength and generosity for the Jewish community. For more than three decades, this foundation has been a driving force in securing the future ...
Back in February, I was honored to participate in a special Fundraising Institute in Miami that was a joint venture between Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA) and the University of Indiana’s Lilly Family School of Philanthropy. I learned so much about the great work we do for our communities ...
Wow. Jewish Nashville is amazing. We did it. On December 31st, 2024, at 11:59pm, we hit the highest campaign goal we have had in years, over $2.47 million, zooming past our goal of $2.35 million and taking in over 1,250 gifts, more than we have had since 2018. It really was a team effort ...
As we start 2025, the first thing that I am holding is a sense of gratitude. This year we received more gifts from more people than we have since before the pandemic. We also regained a record number of lapsed donors, even though there are still more people out there that we need to connect with in ...
As we come into the home stretch for the 2024 Annual Campaign, I wanted to take a moment to give an update on how we are doing. November was a great month for us and in the first half of the month, we ended up closing over $200k in pledges and gifts in less than two weeks! The goal is in ...
With 2 months to go in our 2024 Annual Campaign, I have been reflecting on my first seven months here at Jewish Federation of Greater Nashville. It has been humbling seeing the generosity of our donors all around the community. Donors who have given for years are increasing their pledges and we have ...
Greetings Jewish Nashville! As you read this, we should be in the thick of the High Holidays, always a special time of year for us. And, as it so happens, it is the last three months of our 2024 Annual Campaign for Jewish Federation of Greater Nashville. Traditionally, the last ...
