This fall, Metro Council Member Sheri Weiner (District 22) was one of 29 people, including Mayor Freddie O’Connell and council members Terry Vo (District 17), Tonya Hancock (District 9), and Zulfat Suara (Metro Council At-Large). The trip was part of the Sisters Cities of Nashville (SCN), a chapter ...
The Jewish Federation of Greater Nashville extends a warm “welcome back!” to Mark Freedman who will be the organization’s Interim CEO. Mark was the Federation’s executive director for seven years before his retirement in 2018. His permanent home is in Parkland, Florida, but he will be spending ...
During her short life Lori Ann Fishel overcame many challenges, yet she never lost her love for living life to the fullest and doing it with joy. She was fortunate to have access to opportunities that provided her access and acceptance to the community. And now, thanks to the Lori Ann Fishel Special ...
Rabbi Shlomo Rothstein and Rebbetzin Nechama Rothstein began their tenure at Vanderbilt Chabad 17 years ago. Just in their early 20s when they arrived, they have grown from what Nechama says was a “big sister, big brother” relationship with the students into what they now say is a living example ...
Last month, approximately 170 people attended the Jewish Federation of Greater Nashville’s Women’s Philanthropy event featuring activist and influencer Eve Barlow. The moderator was Rebecca Kaduru, and questions ranged from Barlow’s background growing up in Glasgow, Scotland, to her post-October ...
Local nonprofit senior living community Abe’s Garden announced a $20 million campaign to expand and enhance its memory care facilities and services, and to establish a replicable model. “Abe’s Garden has become a solution to families’ challenges for nine years. In fact, it’s become a household ...
Metro Council passed, and Mayor Freddie O’Connell signed, four ordinances designed to deter hate groups coming into Nashville, as some did over the summer, demonstrating in front of West End Synagogue and downtown businesses, and disrupted a Metro Council meeting. Some groups wore face masks, others ...
In just a few weeks me and my family will be sitting down to our Thanksgiving table to enjoy a delicious meal prepared by all of us. It is a time not only of celebration, but also of reflection and gratitude. As we have been sharing with you all, this year marks the 90th anniversary ...
The last few years have seen significant growth beyond the borders of Metro Nashville, with much of that growth in Williamson County. Just last year, the city of Franklin hosted its first ever menorah lighting during Hanukah, and a new Jewish Franklin Facebook group was created to help organize the ...
In the year since Hamas attacked Israel, antisemitism has risen globally and misinformation about Israel has spread on social media platforms. Celebrities and other influencers have stepped into the fray. One of those influencers is Eve Barlow, an LA-based writer and former music and culture journalist. ...