Just about one year ago, I started my tenure as Executive Director at the Gordon JCC. Passing the one-year mark has me looking back as we continue to build forward into the future. Having grown up in Memphis and studied at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville for college, I knew how strong the Jewish ...
According to the Pew Research Center’s report, “Jewish Americans in 2020,” while only 20% of Jews go to synagogue monthly, more than three times that amount, 62% of Jews reportedly celebrate Passover by participating in a Seder. This statistic it has always resonated with me. It first ...
The Gordon JCC is embarking on a strategic planning process to set the direction of the organization in the coming years. Through this process, we will be understanding community needs and preferences, evaluating our use of the building and grounds, reviewing our programing, and looking at what we can ...
Most people in the Jewish community know the rules and regulations to make a minyan. But, for those who don’t, allow me to elaborate. According to myjewishlearning.com, “minyan is the Hebrew word that describes the quorum of ten Jewish adults required for certain religious obligations.” For ...
Here at the Gordon JCC, we are uniquely positioned to have many opportunities for fresh starts. We have the Jewish New Year on the 1st of Tishrei, the Gregorian Calendar New Year on January 1st, our Annual Meeting where we welcome new folks on our Board of Directors, and of course, each ...
