Memphis
On Elvis Presley’s 85th birthday, a story of his brush with Jewishness
Elvis never learned to read music. But according to his former Jewish neighbors, he did benefit from early exposure to cantorial music.
University of Memphis
Your guide to Jewish life at the University of Memphis - academics, kosher dining, Hillel, Chabad, Israel activities, anti-Semitism and more!
Temple Israel - Memphis, TN
A Reform temple with over 700 families, and where 3 of the 4 clergy members are female.
Omri Casspi Signs One-Year Deal With Memphis Grizzlies
Casspi is the first Israeli basketball player to play in the NBA.
In Memphis, Jewish Congressmen’s Shared Faith Helps Bridge Partisan Divide
Steve Cohen and David Kustoff are polar opposites in Congress. But their shared background has helped them work together on issues of mutual concern.
7 Facts About Jewish Tennessee
Owner of the New York Times, Dinah Shore, and Other Jews From Tennessee
How Elvis Presley Missed His True Calling — As a Cantor
Elvis famously never learned to read music. But according to his former Jewish neighbors, he did benefit from early exposure to the masters — of cantorial music.
Memphis Rep. Steve Cohen Turns Back Challenge
Rep. Steve Cohen (D-Tenn.) easily survived a primary election challenge, making it likely he will continue to represent Tennessee’s 9th Congressional District.
Joseph Stalks Us in Memphis
Jews pop up in unexpected places in Memphis, like the Lorraine Motel where Martin Luther King Jr. was shot. Anne Cohen and Sigal Samuel offer six Jewish surprises in the Blues City.
Man Gets 4 Years for Defacing Yeshiva's Torah Scroll
A former hotel security guard was sentenced to four years in prison for defacing a Memphis Jewish school’s Torah scroll and prayer books.