Bob Silver – A Heart of Gold

Rarely does one person encompass all of the qualifications needed for a position within a community, particularly with an organization that provides services that are constantly changing with every generation.

During Bob Silver’s 36 years at the helm of Jewish Family Service (JFS) in Memphis, he
has helped the Jewish and general community ride through a roller coaster of changes.

“Bob has always assessed the needs of the community and gotten people involved to create services to address those concerns,” said Steve Wishnia, longtime friend of Bob and JFS. “He has done an excellent job of creating programs Continue reading

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Jewish Children’s Regional Service Chanukah Drive

Every year, the Jewish Children’s Regional Service (JCRS) in New Orleans sends out approximately 2,000 to 3,000 wrapped Hanukkah gifts to Jewish children and youth who live in the seven states served by JCRS. JCRS has been collecting names of families with Continue reading

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2011 Henry S. Jacobs Camp Counselors of the Year

Congratulations to Sarah Arnold and Jacobs Fijman on being selected the 2011 Counselors of the Year at Henry S. Jacobs Camp.

Jacob Fijman and Sarah Arnold

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Beth Israel Congregation Reflects and Foresees a Positive Future for the Largest Congregation in Mississippi

Beth Israel Congregation Reflects and Foresees a Positive Future for the Largest Congregation in Mississippi

Celebrating 150 years in Jackson, Miss., Beth Israel Congregation has had the opportunity to make quite an impact on its local community. Long regarded as a congregation that stands for social justice and equality, Beth Israel has experienced many joys and overcome significant obstacles through the years. Continue reading

PJ Library Completes Nashville Jewish Scene-ry!

Eliana Reizer’s favorite PJ Library book is “Button Bone Borscht:” “Because everyone is really nice to each other,” she said. Like 75,000 other children in the U.S. and Canada, Eliana receives a free book or Continue reading

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Study Skills Program Prepares Students For Life-Long Learning

Bornblum Solomon Schechter School is excited to welcome 17 new first graders to the school. We can’t wait to learn and grow with you! The students are accompanied by first grade teacher, Karen Raff.

Hal and Ronna Newburger have partnered with Bornblum Solomon Schechter School (BSSS) to fund a study skills program for sixth, seventh and eighth grade students. The program, taught by Dr. R. Scott Beebe, Ph.D., teaches students to actively study in a way Continue reading

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Dance, Discipline and Community

Dance, Discipline and Community

Ask any Memphis Jewish Community Center Markell School of Dance student about how the classes have shaped their lives, and more than likely they will agree with Sienna Nelson.

“Dancing at the JCC has been one of the most important facets of my life,” said the Continue reading

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