Just as Tennessee’s state legislature began its 2025 session, Nashville’s Jewish community members and legislators got to know each other a bit, over hors d’oeuvres and drinks at Sherith Israel. The reception included performances by two local middle school musicians, some text study by Rabbi Joshua Kullock of West End Synagogue, and even the blowing of the shofar by Rabbi Saul Strosberg and Jason Sparks.
This session the legislature is expected to take up several bills aimed at combatting antisemitism and hate crimes, and strengthening some of the civic ordinances recently passed by Metro Council.
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