Opinion: Upholding Memphis’ reputation as a generous city
Micah Greenstein
Rabbi Micah Greenstein is senior rabbi of Temple Israel of Memphis.
“My philanthropic heroes, whether congregants on fixed incomes or billionaires like Warren Buffett, embody a rare attribute. Sacrificial giving means contributing beyond one’s self, not merely after one’s self-pursuits or leisure.”
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