November 23, 2022
29 Cheshvan, 5783
Scott O'Neal, Foundation Director & Financial Resources Development Director, provides reflections on gratitude and a brief history of Giving Tuesday.
"True gratitude derives from the force of giving, while ingratitude is spawned by the power of taking." -Rabbi Eliyahu Dessler

The 4th Thursday of November is the day to be thankful and to show gratitude to those who have enriched our lives in some way, and we are certainly grateful for all of those who have supported The Jewish Federation & Jewish Foundation of Nashville and Middle Tennessee in so many profound ways. Thank you for all you do for our community!

Giving Tuesday is a meaningful way to share your gratitude each year on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving. 

Giving Tuesday was created in 2012 as a simple idea: a day to encourage people to do good. Over the past ten years, this idea has grown into a global movement that inspires hundreds of millions of people to give, collaborate, and celebrate generosity. People show their generosity in a variety of ways during Giving Tuesday⁠⁠ - helping a neighbor, advocating for an issue, sharing a skill, volunteering, feeding the hungry, or giving to causes—everyone has something to give and every act of generosity counts. With so much attention given to what divides us, generosity brings people together across races, faiths, and political views. Grassroots generosity and community action are powerful forces for good, especially in turbulent times.  
 
We hope that you will find meaningful ways to participate and that you will make a gift to The Jewish Federation of Nashville and Middle Tennessee during Giving Tuesday to maintain a safe and vibrant Jewish community throughout Middle Tennessee and beyond. Your gift will help keep our Jewish institutions protected and secure; to deepen Jewish learning and journeys for children, young people, and adults; and to care for the most vulnerable of our community. To make your generous gift help, even more, we have secured a dollar-for-dollar match for new and increased gifts made during the 24 hours of Giving Tuesday. Please help us take full advantage of this wonderful anonymous gift.

Thanksgiving Day is a day of gratitude. Enjoy the day with friends, family, and near and dear ones to make it as special as it can be. Then, show your gratitude in positive and transformative ways on Giving Tuesday. 

Happy Thanksgiving.
NEW & INCREASED GIFTS MADE ON GIVING TUESDAY WILL BE
MATCHED DOLLAR FOR DOLLAR
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.
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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