Opinion: Your Jewish neighbors need you more than ever
Laura Linder
Laura Linder is currently the president and CEO of Jewish Community Partners, an organization formed in 2015 to operate two Memphis nonprofit organizations: Memphis Jewish Federation and Jewish Foundation of Memphis.
By working together, fostering understanding, and speaking out against hate, we can ensure that Memphis remains a beacon of safety and acceptance for all.
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