Jewish Nevada, a non-profit organization that serves as the representative organization for the more than 70,000 Jews in Nevada, announced today that Johanna Gruen will join the organization as program coordinator for community engagement in northern Nevada. Heavily involved in the Jewish community for many years, Johanna previously served on the San Francisco Hillel … [Read more...] about Johanna Gruen Joins Jewish Nevada as Program Coordinator
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Jewish Nevada and Temple Emanu-El Announce the Inaugural Northern Nevada Jewish Film Festival
Jewish Nevada and Temple Emanu-El announced today that they are hosting the annual Northern Nevada Jewish Film Festival on Sunday, May 5, 2024, at the National Automobile Museum located at 1 Museum Drive, Reno. The Northern Nevada Jewish Film Festival features four films including the documentary, Symphony of the Holocaust, which was submitted for Oscar consideration. The … [Read more...] about Jewish Nevada and Temple Emanu-El Announce the Inaugural Northern Nevada Jewish Film Festival
Jewish Nevada and Temple Sinai Present Reno Panel Discussion ‘Antisemitism: There, Then, And Now’
Jewish Nevada and the Temple Sinai Reno Library Committee announced today that they will be hosting “Antisemitism: There, Then, and Now," a free panel discussion and community event, taking place on April 17, 2024, from 5-7 p.m., at Temple Sinai Reno (3405 Gulling Rd. Reno, NV. 89503). This event, which is sponsored by Jewish Nevada and Edward Jones-Skyline, is aimed at … [Read more...] about Jewish Nevada and Temple Sinai Present Reno Panel Discussion ‘Antisemitism: There, Then, And Now’
Jewish Nevada Announces Summer Phone-a-Thon Campaign
LAS VEGAS– Jewish Nevada is calling for donors to make an impact on opportunities for Jewish people in Nevada, Israel and around the World. Jewish Nevada’s summer fundraising push kicks off Sunday, August 6, and goes through Tuesday, August 8, for Southern Nevada. Northern Nevada’s effort will take place on Monday, August 7. The “Summer Campaign,” over the course of three … [Read more...] about Jewish Nevada Announces Summer Phone-a-Thon Campaign
Last WordWhat Are You Thankful For?
Tonya Wagle Vice President of Business DevelopmentFirst Savings Bank “I am grateful for my wonderful family, friends, clients, and colleagues, both past and present. I would be lost without them during this past year. Life is short. Things can be replaced but people cannot.” Julia Franks Chief Strategy OfficerJewish Nevada “That every day I get to do … [Read more...] about Last Word
Last WordWhat are You Most Thankful for?
Stefanie Tuzman President & CEOJewish Nevada “I am thankful for the way this community has come together during this very difficult time. There is no doubt that we have all experienced some form of stress, hardship or increased pressure as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, but the way the community has come together, albeit virtually, has been reassuring and … [Read more...] about Last Word
Jewish Nevada Names Jennifer Sher Women’s Philanthropy Division Chairwoman
Jewish Nevada, a local nonprofit group dedicated to helping all people in a Jewish way, named Jennifer Sher chairwoman of its Women's Philanthropy Division. Sher has lived in Las Vegas since 2000 and has been involved with Jewish Nevada, which consists of community members and volunteer lay leadership, since 2014. Sher was nominated onto Jewish Nevada’s Women's … [Read more...] about Jewish Nevada Names Jennifer Sher Women’s Philanthropy Division Chairwoman