Tennessee
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.
‘Jews did 9-11’ Painted On University Of Tennessee Campus
The graffiti painted on The Rock in the center of campus read: “Jews did 9-11. Google: Dancing Israelis.”
University of Tennessee
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Temple Israel - Memphis, TN
A Reform temple with over 700 families, and where 3 of the 4 clergy members are female.
Tennessee Jewish Republican Faces Christian Conservative Challenger
Tennessee Rep. David Kustoff has things in his favor: incumbency, a solid pro-Trump record. But he’s not a ‘Christian conservative.’
B’nai Zion Congregation - Chattanooga, TN
Name: B’nai Zion Congregation
Address: 114 McBrien Rd, Chattanooga, TN 37421
Denominational affiliation: Conservative
Member units (households): 100-200
What percentage of members are older than 50? 70%
How many people attend a regular Shabbat service? Friday, 15 people, Saturday 35 people
Length of typical Shabbat morning service? 2.5 hours
Shabbat dress code: Business casual
Daily services? No
Does your synagogue have its own building? If not, where do you meet
for services? Yes, we have our own building.
Is there an opportunity to socialize after services? Yes, an oneg.
Language of service: 65% Hebrew, 35% English
Is another language offered in the prayer book? Hebrew and English
Children’s programming: Once a month
Accessibility for people with disabilities: Yes
Are services streamed online? No
Are the rabbi’s sermons available online? No
Percentage of members in interfaith marriages? 20%
Will the rabbi officiate at an interfaith wedding? Will he/she attend one? No
Are there distinct roles for men and women in your synagogue? No
Shabbat Services Resume At Major U.S. Army Base After Firing Of Jewish Leader
The longtime Jewish leader at Ft. Campbell says she was fired because of anti-Semitism. The base and her Jewish sponsors say it was time for a change.
Why Did Army Abruptly Fire Ft. Campbell’s Jewish Leader After Two Decades?
“These fundamentalist Christian chaplains have shut down Shabbat services,” service leader Jeannette Mize said. “They just snapped their fingers.”
Rabbi Rafael Grossman, Strengthened Jewish Life In The South, Dies At 84
Rabbi Rafael Grossman, who founded and expanded Jewish institutions in the American South, has died.
Tennessee Legislature Again Fails To Pass Resolution Denouncing Neo-Nazis
Republicans reportedly objected to the resolution’s language.
