Fred Zimmerman, Jewish Federation & Jewish Foundation of Nashville and Middle Tennessee Board Member, Member & Past Chair of the JFNA Emergency Committee, and Chair of the Partnership2Gether Southeastern Consortium, shares this week's message:
We all have been saddened by the images of devastation in west Florida caused by Hurricane Ian. It’s even more painful for us since Jewish Federation of Lee and Charlotte Counties, one of our Southeast Region Partnership2Gether (P2G) partner communities, is located directly in the path of Ian. Even though a full assessment of needs is ongoing, our Jewish communal system is already in action.
The Emergency Committee of Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA) has met and made initial funding grants for immediate needs of the Fort Myers community, along with the communities in Naples and Sarasota. Our friends at the Jacksonville Jewish Federation are already coordinating relief efforts in conjunction with a major logistics firm. Jewish Federations in south Florida are organizing kosher meals for the afflicted area. 
We anticipate volunteer opportunities arising in the weeks to come. In the meantime, the best thing we can do is donate to relief efforts HERE. We wish our friends in Florida a speedy recovery and return to strength.
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This month, Vanderbilt Hillel celebrates the 20th anniversary of its home, The Ben Shulman Center for Jewish Life. The celebration kicks off October 7th during Homecoming Weekend, and the festivities continue in the coming weeks and months. Barbara spoke with Ari Dubin, Executive Director of Vanderbilt Hillel to learn about this special building and the role it plays in Jewish life on campus and in the greater Nashville community. Click HERE to listen while you drive, work or walk.
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