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Jewish Memphis

Thinking of moving to Memphis, or just coming for a visit? Take a look at the Jewish resources and organizations serving the Memphis Jewish community

Jewish Education

• Orthodox Day School - Memphis Hebrew Academy/Feinstone Yeshiva of the South (MHA/FYOS) - Grades Pre-Kindergarten through 12
  390 South White Station Road
  Memphis, TN 38117
  (901)682-2409 Phone
  (901)767-1871 Fax
• Conservative Day School - Bornblum Solomon Schechter School - Grades 1 - 8
  6641 Humphreys Blvd.
  Memphis, TN 38120
  (901)747-2665 Phone
  (901)747-4641 Fax
• Bornblum Judaic Studies Department at the University of Memphis

Mohalim

• Rabbi Nathan Greenblatt - Please call the shul office at (901) 682-1611 for contact information
• Rabbi Levi Klein
• Rabbi Avi Mammon 901-218-2794

Chevra Kadisha 

The Memphis Jewish community maintains a full-time Chevra Kadisha (Jewish Burial Society).  Contact the shul office at (901) 682-1611 for information.

Jewish Organizations

• Memphis Jewish Community Center
• The Hebrew Watchman--Our source of local and international Jewish news, the Watchman can be contacted at (901) 763-2215
  4646 Poplar Ave.
  Suite 232
  Memphis, TN 38117
• Jewish Student Union at the University of Memphis
• Memphis Jewish Federation--This site has valuable information about Memphis' various Jewish social services and cultural organizations.  This is also the place to go to find information about Memphis' day schools and residential homes. 
• Kollel Torah Mitzion operates diaspora kollel programs, including one here in Memphis

Publications

• Jewish Living of the South Magazine. Full-color monthly magazine highlights Southern Jewish young and old.
  From nursery schools to nursing homes and everything in between, its stories embrace our past, focus on the present and raise awareness about our future.
• The Hebrew Watchman. Weekly newspaper of the Memphis Jewish community.

Current Events and Info Hotlines

• The Chai Line
  Jewish Community Information--24 hours a day
  Sponsored by the Memphis Jewish Federation
  (901)767-2424 (Phone)
• The Eruv of Memphis Hotline - (901) 761-ERUV (761-3788)

Kosher Bakeries and Delis

Aries Grill 901-767-9659

Rickie's Cookie Corner 901-866-CHIP

Featuring Ricki's world famous Chipstix & Challah. Now serving Pizza by appointment on Saturday nights, Sunday & Wednesday. Also now serving fresh brewed Seattle's Best Coffee daily.

Schnucks Truse Parkway Bakery
Packaged breads and other packaged baked goods are certified by the Vaad as
indicated by the Vaad symbol.
Unpackaged rolls and bagels are certified by the Vaad as Kosher-Parve
Unpackaged sweet goods, e.g Danish, Cookies, etc. (excluding Krispy Kreme)
are certified by the Vaad as Kosher-Dairy

Memphis currently has 2 kosher delis located in the Kroger and  Schnuck's supermarkets.  Schnuck's also has a kosher bakery featuring dairy and pareve breads, cakes, cookies and pastries. 
Kroger - 540 Mendenhall Road S., (901) 683-8841
Schnuck's - 799 Truse Parkway (off Poplar near Mendenhall,) Phone: (901) 765-4880

The Nosh-a-Rye Deli at the Memphis Jewish Home also offers dine-in meals and delicious catering.
(Jewish Home Deli and Catering to go) 36 Bazeberry Road, Cordova - Phone: (901) 758-0036

Kosher catering is also available for all your simchas!  Along the Nosh-a-Rye Deli, Memphis has several independent kosher caterers.  Please call the shul office for specifics.  

The Eruv of Memphis

Memphis has an eruv maintained by the Eruv of Memphis, under the auspices of Rabbi Nathan Greenblatt.  (Click here for a map of the entire eruv.) The eruv is scrupulously maintained, and you can check its status 30 minutes prior to Shabbos or holidays by calling the Eruv Hotline at (901) 761-ERUV (761-3788).  Although the eruv encompasses a large area and includes ASBEE and the Baron Hirsch and Kesser Torah synagogues, check with Rabbi Finkelstein for specific information on the eruv's boundaries.