Federation to Send Second Delegation on Mission to Poland

The Jewish Federation and Jewish Foundation of Nashville and Middle Tennessee announces a second delegation of community members will make a journey to Poland. The group will leave on August 24th and, once again in partnership with the Warsaw and Krakow Jewish Community Centers, provide continuing humanitarian support and relief for Ukrainian refugees fleeing Russia’s invasion. The group will return on August 29th.  

Nashville Teens Participate in Partnership2Gether Trip to Israel

This year, three local teens participated in The Jewish Agency for Israel’s Southeastern Consortium Partnership2Gether trip to Israel. This is the first time the annual trip included teens from Nashville. Pictured below are Noah Spigel, Benjamin Yazdian, and Jonah Hirt. Next month, we’ll hear from them directly as they share their trip of a lifetime. 

Joe Buchanan to Share his Musical Jewish Journey

Cantor Josh Goldberg Brings His Voice and Talents to Congregation Micah

Rabbi Fred Guttman Receives Award from International Civil Rights Museum

Newcomer Highlight- August 2022

The Temple Welcomes Rabbi Michael Danziger as Senior Rabbi

July 2022 in the Gordon JCC Galleries

The Work of Lauren Karp, Kelley Schmitt Rice, and Camp Davis Art.

Abby Landa Receives 2022 Kehilla Award

By Skylar Haas

Health and Wellness Corner July 2022

I Am Content

Akiva and Jewish Middle School Celebrate Grads

Akiva and the Jewish Middle School were proud to host commencement ceremonies for their respective graduating classes of 2022. Students and families had the opportunity to reflect on their time at school and celebrate their many accomplishments. Congratulations to both schools' graduates. Mazel Tov on your achievements and best wishes on your next adventure!

Mazel Tov to the New Gordon JCC Board Members

By Rachel Clark, Gordon JCC Marketing Director

Camp Davis is Underway here at the J!

By Rachel Clark, Gordon JCC Director of Marketing

Jewish Group Draws Inspiration from Jewish Texts

Building off the Shavuot tradition of Torah study, the Tennessee chapter of Never Again hosted a text study that included both traditional and secular texts related to immigration. Never Again is a national, Jewish-led organization that mobilizes around immigration justice and works to dismantle the deportation system. Never Again Tennessee has been active for over two years and has worked both at the national and local levels to address immigrant rights.

Tikkun Olam Makers Creates Solutions for People with Disabilities

Vanderbilt’s Tikkun Olam Makers Creates Solutions to Everyday Problems for People with Disabilities

Dear Esther July 2022

Dear Esther,

Editor's Note July 2022

Hello friends. I hope you all are enjoying the start of summer and looking forward to the longer days and hopefully, a vacation. As of this writing, I am preparing to attend my first in-person American Jewish Press Association conference, to be held in Atlanta. Fingers crossed my flights remain on schedule!

West End Synagogue Partners with Local Houses of Worship in Blood Drive

Local Volunteer Collaborates to Rescue Children in Ukraine