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Press Releases

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Feb. 3, 2012

Harpswell Foundation's Impact on Cambodia

Jan. 23, 2012 Temple Logo Design included in Book
Dec. 9, 2011 NATA Journal publishes article by Isti Bardos, Communications Director
Dec. 5, 2011 Rabbi Greenstein to Receive Humanitarian Awards

Dec. 5, 2011 Temple enters in the URJ Biennial Photo Contest (vote for ones shown here labeled: "by: Istvan")
Nov. 9, 2011 Temple to Host "Give Bigotry No Sanction" panel discussion moderated by The Commercial Appeal's award-winning editor and columnist, David Waters, Nov. 30, 2011
Aug. 24, 2011 Live from NY's 92nd St. Y, Sept. 20 and Oct. 2, 2011
Aug. 22, 2011 Tear Down the Walls at U of M September 8, 2011 (1-page flier)
Aug. 17, 2011 Shabbat About Town lineup announced
Aug. 16, 2011 URJ Henry S. Jacobs Camp Counselors of the Year announced
July 30, 2011 Adult Hebrew and Exploring Judaism Classes for fall 2011
July 25, 2011 Fundraiser for Children of Berry Family, July 31, 2011
July 21, 2011 Rabbi Grossman to speak at religious series July 28
July 11, 2011 URJ Biennial, December 14-18, 2011, Washington, D.C.
May 28, 2011 Help for members of sister congregation in Joplin, Missouri, affected by deadly tornado
May 25, 2011
May 25, 2011
May 25, 2011
May 16, 2011 Passover 2012 Cruise
May 16, 2011 Message from Hope Church's Mack Oates re: help for victims of flooding
May 5, 2011 Celebrate Shavuot at Temple June 7
April 18, 2011 MOMapalooza and Golf Tournament: Two great Temple events!
April 7, 2011 Environmental Task Force in Commercial Appeal Going Green article
April 6, 2011 Carl J. Ratner, live in free concert:
From St. Petersburg to Broadway
Thursday, April 28, 2011; 7:30pm
March 25, 2011 Sukkot on a Boat, Oct. 13-16, 2011
Feb. 28, 2011 Purim Celebrations
Feb. 25, 2011 Book club for preschool parents announced
Feb. 23, 2011 Tactical Magic wins design awards, including for Temple's new logo
Feb. 21, 2011 Highlights from Jewish Music Month Concert Feb. 20, 2011
Feb. 18, 2011 Ruach Shabbat services (Feb. 25, April 15, and June 3, 2011)
Feb. 18, 2011 Marcus J Freed to make one final Memphis appearance

Feb. 18, 2011 Rabbi David Ellenson to visit Temple ( March 11-12, 2011)
Feb. 18, 2011 Purimspiel Celebrations Announced

Kids Purimspiel rehearsal video clip (:26)
Feb. 18, 2011 Jacobs Camp's Upkeep Retreat and Open House announced
Jan. 20, 2011 REVISED Moving On: Life After Loss Support Group schedule
Jan. 9, 2011 Temple Tuesdays Learning Series Continues Jan. 11
Dec. 28, 2010 Solidarity/Support for Victims of Israeli Fire, Jan.9
Dec. 13, 2010 Jacobs Camp Wins National Award
Dec. 9, 2010 Jacobs Camp Shabbat, Jan. 7, '11 (make dinner reservations)
Dec. 9, 2010 Registration continues for Oct. 13-16, 2011 Sukkot on a Boat!

Dec. 8, 2010 "Moving On: Life After Loss Support Group" meetings set
Dec. 3, 2010 Israel Forest Fire Crisis
Nov. 29, 2010 URJ Henry S. Jacobs Camp Winter Family Camp Dec. 17-19
Nov. 22, 2010 Temple participates in Education Fair at MJCC Dec. 9
Nov. 19, 2010 Menorah Making Contest
Nov. 18, 2010 Map to Church of the Holy Spirit (Interfaith Thanksgiving Service Nov. 23, 2010; 7pm)
Sept. 29, 2010 Grizzlies Owner Distinguished Guest at Temple Oct. 10
Sept. 29, 2010 EJ5K race and 1 mile family walk brochure (event: Nov. 14)
August 30, 2010 Rabbi Greenstein joins Mayor Wharton at AFP Luncheon
August 27, 2010 New Logo and Brand Identity
August 9, 2010 Rabbi Greenstein's Statement on Non-Discrimination
July 23, 2010 Sophie Samuels Joins Temple's Staff
July 21, 2010 Spirit in Motion: A Jewish Yoga Experience
July 21, 2010 Sukkot on a Boat
July 19, 2010 Levy Library
July 1, 2010 "You've G0t (E)Mail!" (Temple's statements online)
June 7, 2010 "Flotilla Incident" Podcast (call with Rabbi Greenstein)
April 1, 2010 Elie Wiesel, Live Via Satellite, at Temple Israel April 15
March 29, 2010 Rabbi Greenstein Passover
March 25, 2010 Rabbi Greenstein to Participate in MLK Commemoration Event at National Civil Rights Museum April 4
March 5, 2010 Congregational Passover Seder and Other Passover Details
March 5, 2010 Temple supports 3rd Annual Israel Festival (May 16, 2010)
Feb. 19, 2010 Purim Celebrations!
Feb. 15, 2010 MLGW grant program for homeowners living in Memphis
Jan. 14, 2010 Fundraiser (on Jan. 15) for victims of earthquake in Haiti
Dec. 30, 2009 Upcoming Events at Temple
Dec. 10, 2009 Dreidels and Dim Sum II set for December 24
Dec. 4, 2009
Nov. 20, 2009 Temple Earns Award from the Union for Reform Judaism
Nov. 20, 2009 Rabbi Greenstein Featured in Main Street Magazine
Nov. 17, 2009 Cantor Kaplan to sing National Anthem at Grizzlies Game
Nov. 4, 2009 Time Running out for Bargain Price on Temple's Go-Go Party
Nov. 3, 2009 Free, Amazing Music from Rick Recht
Oct. 27, 2009 Rabbi Greenstein's Keynote Address at Leadership Memphis and Diversity Memphis Multicultual Memphis Breakfast
Oct. 29, 2009 Rabbi Greenstein's Prayer at Swearing-in Ceremony for Memphis Mayor A C Wharton
Oct. 15, 2009

Temple a Go-Go Party!
Go Go Auction
Go Headline Entertainment with Clare Burson
 

Sept. 29, 2009 Temple Museum Hosts Remarkable Exhibit from WWII
Sept. 3, 2009 Tear Down the Walls Concert

Download amazing free music--recorded live in Memphis--from the Tear Down the Walls CD for FREE! A Tear Down The Walls ProductionCommercial Appeal article (Sept. 1, 2009)

August 17, 2009 Rabbi Greenstein co-chair for 63rd Annual NAACP TN State Conference
(conference information)

August 9, 2009

Rabbi Greenstein featured in Commercial Appeal article
April 13, 2009 Katie Bauman named Assistant Rabbi
March 30, 2009 Volunteer Rally-Get the Scoop! Plans for Special Event to be Unveiled
March 5, 2009 Death of Helen Wax
Feb. of 2009 Rabbi Greenstein Black History Month Public Service Announcement
Dec. 16, 2008 URJ Biennial in Toronto Set for Nov. 4-8, 2009
June 11, 2008 Early Learning Center featured in Jewish Scene magazine
May 7, 2008 Sign up for "Temple Israel News" Email Updates
April 9, 2008 Adam Grossman named Assistant Rabbi
April 2, 2008 NAEYC Accreditation for Barbara K. Lipman Early Learning Center

Welcome New Temple Members!
August 2010 Share Family
December 2009 Emily Schnell and Ryan Finkle
September 2009 Vogel Family
May 2009 Dooley Family
March 2009 Reynolds Family
February 2009 Sue Margulis
January 2009 Boeve Family