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Several hundred Vanderbilt University students, faculty, and community members joined in prayer, song, and speech in the aftermath of the October 7 Hamas terrorist attacks in Israel. The vigil was organized by students from Vanderbilt Hillel and Vanderbilt Chabad, with leaders from the two…
When the Gay Street Synagogue building was demolished in 1947, a window went missing. The synagogue — since relocated to Nashville’s West End Avenue — is now known as West End Synagogue. Read the story of how this ‘treasure’ was returned to the synagogue over half a century later.
…Thanksgiving is a time to give thanks to God for all the blessings of the year. The staff at JFS would like to share a family tradition and something they are grateful for.
Pam Kelner, Executive Director of JFS
Tradition- Every year since 2004, we take a photo of my kids and my nieces …
Reflections from Omer Shabat, Community Shaliach
How do I feel? A question that I still don't know how to answer.
I usually say "okay" or "it will be better" but I will explain a little more.
On October 7 my family and I realized that something was happening in Israel while we wer…
Jewish Federation of Greater Nashville board chair Dr Leslie Kirby, board vice president Aron Karabel, and Federation CEO Rabbi Dan Horwitz joined leaders from Jewish federations across North America in Washington DC for an emergency solidarity mission to support Israel.
Speakers incl…
