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0 Politics Israel

Rep. Steve Cohen draws younger, far-left challenger hostile to Israel in primary

Matthew Kassel in Jewish Insider · 13 Oct

Rep. Steve Cohen faces a new primary challenge from Justin Pearson, a far-left state legislator known for his outspoken opposition to U.S. military support for Israel.

0 Politics Communities

Deploying the National Guard - The Rabbi's View

Emes Ve-Emunah · 18 Sep

The piece explores the contentious issue of deploying the National Guard in major U.S. cities like Chicago and Memphis to curb crime, drawing parallels to previous actions in Washington, D.C. The author supports the deployment as a means of enhancing security, noting substantial declines in crime in D.C. following federal intervention.

0 Communities Leadership

Building a Community: Stories from the Ground Up

JA Staff in Jewish Action · 15 Sep

The article showcases a series of narratives highlighting the indispensable efforts of individuals and families in fostering Jewish communities across various U.S. cities.

0 Communities Leadership

Modeling Leadership in Memphis: Noam and Dr. Deena Davidovics

Rachel Schwartzberg in Jewish Action · 15 Sep

Noam and Dr. Deena Davidovics are key figures in strengthening the Orthodox community in Memphis, Tennessee, where they have resided since 2012.

0 Communities Culture

Where Is Tennessee?

Rachel Schwartzberg in Jewish Action · 15 Sep

Rachel Schwartzberg reflects on her life in Memphis, Tennessee, after moving from New York City with her husband.

0 Communities Education

The valuable lesson that Oct. 7 taught me

Ethan VanderWalde in Forward · 30 Sep 2024

Ethan VanderWalde, a high school senior from Memphis, shares his personal reflections on the impact of the events of October 7.

0 History Jewish Law

From Home of the Blues to Land of the Jews

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 20 Aug 2024

Dave Shainberg, a young man from Memphis in the late 1920s, embarked on a journey of spiritual discovery that led him from a successful family background to profound Torah study in Chevron, expressing a deep longing for authentic Jewish living in the Land of Israel.

0 Communities Torah

We Meet at the Well: Miriam, Hagar and Me

Guest Contributor in Lilith · 23 Jan 2024

In this personal essay, the author reflects on their connection to the biblical figures of Miriam and Hagar and their own experiences as a Jew from the South.