Mark Rubin has been named executive director of Jewish Children’s Regional Service, becoming only the fourth leader of the Jewish social service agency since 1946. A New Orleans native, Rubin was unanimously approved by a board vote on July 15. His appointment is effective August 1, 2021.
Read More
Basil Alter had a busy travel schedule for 2021. Alter, a Jewish violin master from Memphis, was planning a trip to Israel and a concert tour from Phoenix to Los Angeles to Michigan. The pandemic changed all of that.
Read More
When the Jewish Children’s Regional Service (JCRS) fundraising committee was brainstorming ideas for its 2021 virtual gala, members wondered how they could match the success of last year’s in-person event. That fundraiser featured musical performances by the “Success Story Ensemble,” a group of JCRS scholarship recipients – including Basil Alter of Memphis – who are currently pursuing advanced degrees in musical performance.
Read More
