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

Am I still a citizen?

On June 24, 2022, the National Council for Jewish Women (NCJW) issued the following statement: 

Newcomer Highlight- August 2022

The Temple Welcomes Rabbi Michael Danziger as Senior Rabbi

Supreme Court Overturns Roe v. Wade, What’s Next for Jews in Tennessee?

The United States Supreme Court made the unprecedented move in late June to take away the federal right to abortion granted 50 years ago in Roe v. Wade. In its majority opinion in the case of Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, Justice Samuel Alito said, “The Constitution does not confer a right to abortion; Roe and Casey are overruled, and the authority to regulate abortion is returned to the people and their elected representatives…The Constitution makes no reference to abortion, and no such right is implicitly protected by any constitutional provision.” The functional result of the Dobbs decision will be to place the legislation of abortion squarely in the hands of the states. And while some states will continue to keep abortion legal, others, including Tennessee, have trigger laws that will quickly make abortion illegal in any case. 

Letter For The Jewish Community Of Nashville

Three years ago, I left everything I knew and went on a plane to Nashville. Never imagined that I would stay here for 3 incredible years, meet the most amazing people, and have the most meaningful time of my life!  

My Mission to Hungary

By Maya Shoham, Director Hadera-Eiron and Southeast Consortium

July 2022 in the Gordon JCC Galleries

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

Witnessing Ethiopian Families Reunite in Israel

Abby Landa Receives 2022 Kehilla Award

By Skylar Haas

Newcomer Highlight July 2022

Health and Wellness Corner July 2022

Leslie Kirby Remarks

We raise money, we give money away. If I had a dollar for every time I’ve heard that phrase this past year, I’m not sure we’d need an annual campaign!

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