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Judy Alperin


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A Sukkah, A Tent, A Community

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 ...

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From the Federation’s CEO

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, ...

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Shalom, Nashville

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 ...

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