November 17, 2022
23 Cheshvan, 5783
Carolyn Hecklin Hyatt, Financial Resources Development Assistant Director and Campaign Director, provides reflections on Thanksgiving:
During the season of Thanksgiving, I always try to take some time amidst the chaos to reflect and to give thanks for all that I have and for the Nashville community that has given me so much. As a native Nashvillian, and now almost veteran Jewish community professional, I am struck by the strength and compassion of our Nashville Jewish community. I am humbled to call this community my home and honored to work alongside compassionate volunteers and communal leaders who are always looking to ensure that our community is united and strong. Coretta Scott King once said, “The greatness of a community is most accurately measured by the compassionate actions of its members.” I believe this is the magic of the Nashville Jewish community. We are all working towards a common goal guided by the mission of the Federation to “promote the general welfare, viability and cohesiveness of the Jewish community of Nashville and Middle Tennessee and to ensure the continuity of the Jewish people locally, in Israel, and around the world.” 
None of this can be accomplished without the generous support of a caring and engaged community. As you reflect on your year, and on our Nashville Jewish community, recall that we are all in this together and we (I) welcome your continued support. I am thankful, for your consideration and your dedication to the needs to the Jewish people. 
Happy Thanksgiving. 
Hang with Nefesh Mountain
Join the Jewish Federation sponsored intimate Meet & Greet with Doni & Eric of Nefesh Mountain before their concert on December 17th at The Analog in the Hutton Hotel.
Be one of the first 50 people to register to gain access to this exclusive pre-concert event HERE
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Get Connected
Get Connected makes the dream of traveling to Israel come true for current 10th and 11th grade students. Travel dates are June 6-20, 2023. We are holding a zoom information session on November 30th to learn about this phenomenal program, subsidized by the Jewish Federation, with early bird pricing of $1800 with registration and deposit by December 31, 2022. Register for the info sessions HERE.
It's COLD Outside
Consider donating gently used winter coats to Room in the Inn. You can drop them off at 705 Drexel Street, Nashville, TN 37203 OR at The Temple (through November 20th) during business hours.
Click HERE for Emergency Shelter resources.
MARK YOUR CALENDAR
NEW & INCREASED GIFTS MADE ON GIVING TUESDAY WILL BE
MATCHED DOLLAR FOR DOLLAR
Tzedakah is the cornerstone of our Jewish community. Sometimes we give; sometimes we need to receive. It's okay to ask for help. We are here with confidential resources to lend a hand. Reach out for assistance HERE.

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