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. ...
New York transplant Becca Groner moved to Nashville seven years ago to pursue a career in health care. She chose the city based on its size and accessibility to the various array of services, programs, cultural offerings, and its growing Jewish community. Groner also liked that she could navigate Nashville ...
Late summer was chock full of programming presented by The Jewish Federation of Greater Nashville. Among the highlights was a presentation by Israel Is Reservist Community SpeakUp. The presentation featured a panel of IDF reservists that included a descendent of a Holocaust survivors, an American ...
Vanderbilt student Max Perry has been awarded the Obama-Chesky Scholarship for Public Service. The award includes participation in a two-year cohort with other scholarship winners. The highlight of the scholarship is the Voyager Summer, six weeks of travel to a place of his choosing. “I truly have ...
Judaism has a long history of combining music and movement as a way of exploring spirituality. According to Lawrence Dreyfuss, a dancer, yoga teacher, and creator of the Sabbath Dance experience, just to name a few, dancing is tied to Kabbalah and philosophers like Rebbe Nachman. Dreyfuss is bringing ...
From the Editor… Shana tova friends. This month’s Observer includes important information about High Holiday services and programs at our local congregations. You will also find greetings from your friends and neighbors. And to continue our 90th anniversary celebrations, we are including some ...