Strong Jewish communities are not built by accident. They are built through thoughtful process, shared responsibility, and a deep belief that when we bring diverse voices to the table, we make better decisions for everyone. At its best, a Jewish Federation is not simply an organization that raises ...
The retelling of the Passover story brings familiar lessons and inspiration from generation to generation. At its core is a theme central to so many of our holidays and stories—one that serves as a timely reminder in 2026. From the moment we understood ourselves to be the people of ...
The last time I visited Israel was the summer of 2023. At the time, I was working for Hadassah and had the privilege of traveling to Israel regularly. When I boarded my plane home at the end of that summer, I simply assumed I would be back soon—Israel had become a place woven into the fabric of my ...
As we enter 2026, the Jewish Federation of Greater Nashville’s Annual Campaign stands as a beacon of resilience and hope in a world where challenges to Jewish life are mounting. The recent arson attack that devastated Beth Israel Congregation in Jackson, Mississippi—a mere few hours from our own ...
I’ve come to a surprising realization: I’ve been a Northeastern imposter all my life. It turns out I was destined for the South—right here in Nashville, Tennessee. When people ask how I’m adjusting, my answer is simple: I fell hard, and I fell fast. I ...
In a decisive move to bolster the safety of Jewish Nashville, The Jewish Federation Board of Directors has approved the acceptance of the Jewish Federations of North America’s LiveSecure grant and entered into a strategic agreement with Secure Community Network (SCN) to hire a Community ...
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 ...