® Contents
03 Contributors
05 From the Editor
A Year of Celebrations
6-17 Guide to Jewish Memphis
Synagogues, Education,
Organizations and Eateries
08
08 Feature
Fabric Binds Memphis to Israel
Memphians created artistic fabric
squares for a quilt to celebrate Israel’s
70th Birthday.
12 Feature
Memphis Recruits Big City Converts
For several years the 100 New Families
initiative has been promoting Memphis
as a great place to live.
18 Feature
Jewish Memphis Celebrates MIFA’s
50th Anniversary
Community rallies to collect items for
Meals on Wheels recipients.
20 Feature
A Community’s Security in Good Hands
Stuart Frisch’s resume speaks for itself.
22 Up Close
Meet Scott Vogel
Memphis-born communal leader
co-chairs Memphis Jewish Federation
Annual Campaign.
24 Feature
Trending Now: Love Leigh Designs
Handmade jewelry that’s fun and
affordable!
24 Scenes
Baron Hirsch Congregation
Beth Sholom Synagogue
25 Scenes
Baron Hirsch Congregation
Beth Sholom Synagogue
26 Scenes
Chabad Lubavitch of Tennessee
27 Scenes
Memphis Jewish Home & Rehab
28 Scenes
Or Chadash Conservative Synagogue
Plough Towers
29 Scenes
Temple Israel
30 Scenes
Memphis Jewish Federation Lions
of Judah
MJCC
21 L’Chayim
Sweet Cocktails for a New Year
16
29
On The Cover
The Israel at 70 Quilt by Matt Timberlake
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Volume 13, Number 1
September 2018
Tishrei 5779
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