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Jul 26, 2021

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Domestic and Local Antisemitism Leads to Creation of New Task Force

by Barbara Dab

The recent crisis in Israel, combined with the spike in domestic antisemitic activity, sparked concerns among local clergy and lay leaders who are urging Nashville’s organized Jewish community to create both a centralized process for reporting incidents and a unified response to address t…

Jul 18, 2021

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Jewish Federation Announces 2021/22 Grants

by Barbara Dab

The Jewish Federation and Jewish Foundation of Nashville and Middle Tennessee is distributing about $2 million to organizations, congregations and agencies throughout the local Jewish community here in Nashville and Middle Tennessee, regionally, nationally, and internationally. The grants…

Jul 18, 2021

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Pew Study Finds US Jewry is Shifting Profoundly and Chabad is on Rise 

by Rabbi Yitzchok Tiechtel

The recent Pew Jewish Population Study finds Chabad involvement is growing. Some 40% of American Jews have some involvement with Chabad, and the younger the demographic, the higher the number. Previously, the study organizers did not look at Chabad as a demographic, but this year it fig…

Jul 18, 2021

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Jewish Federation Elects Andrew May New President at 2021 Annual Meeting

by Barbara Dab

Andrew May elected President of The Jewish Federation and Jewish Foundation of Nashville and Middle Tennessee

Support for Nashville’s Jewish community, commitment to Israel and outreach to an increasingly younger demographic are top priorities for The Jewish Federation and Jewish Found…

Jul 18, 2021

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Kvetch in the City July 2021

by Carrie Mills

I would be remiss to even think of writing this month’s reflections, I mean kvetches, without first sending a loving virtual hug to Dear Esther for so generously dedicating her valuable Observer realty to indulge my musings last month. I so appreciate her insight, clarity, knowing she has …

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