In today’s climate of rising antisemitism and targeted hate crimes, the Jewish Federation of Greater Nashville bears both a moral and strategic responsibility to protect our community. Jewish spaces—from synagogues and schools to cultural centers and public events—must be safeguarded physically, ...
In Jewish tradition, Abraham’s tent is a symbol of radical hospitality. Open on all sides, it welcomed travelers from every direction, offering rest, nourishment, and connection. Similarly, the sukkah, though temporary and fragile, becomes a sacred space of gathering during Sukkot—a place ...
My earliest memory is at JCC preschool in Cherry Hill, New Jersey. I remember the way the homemade playdough smelled, the rice table with its colorful sand toys, painting at an easel and most of all Shabbat. I can remember dressing up as the Shabbat queen and feeling so special, the taste of the challah, ...
My quest to learn as much as I can—quickly—about Jewish Nashville began the moment I landed at BNA. The first lesson I learned: Southern hospitality is everything it’s rumored to be. Jewish Nashville truly understands the meaning of Shalom. I’ve received such a warm ...
