Shoshana Cenker, Author at Jewish Scene Magazine

Inspiring People: Meggan Wurzburg Kiel Runs for Memphis City Council, District 5

Posted by Shoshana Cenker | Oct 4, 2023 | Features, Inspiring People |

A local member of the Jewish community has her sights set on public service. Meggan Wurzburg Kiel is proudly running as a candidate for Memphis City Council, District 5. After graduating from Duke University with degrees in Political Science and French, Meggan started her career in Boston at the international headquarters of Facing History and Ourselves. She then earned her master’s in education from UMass-Boston, as a member of the first cohort of the Boston Teacher Residency. “But my goal was always to return home to Memphis, where I wanted to raise my children and make a deep impact...

475+ Attend Memphis Jewish Federation 61st Annual Yom HaShoah Event

Posted by Shoshana Cenker | Apr 28, 2023 | Agency Highlights, Features |

To those we’ve lost and those proudly living with us, we will never forget the 6 million. Never again.

Pampered Pup

Posted by Shoshana Cenker | Nov 17, 2022 | Hollywood Pet Stars |

The Lowell family’s fur baby, Lily, is living the good life. Parents, Ari and Shana, and kids Gavi, Ilan and Nadav, dote on her all day every day. “Her proper, full name is Liliana von Barkenshnousen,” explained Ari. “But everyone calls her, Lily, pronounced lee-lee.” So, what you need to know is that Ari jokingly (and hilariously) trash talks this sweet pup, but he’s the one who loves on her the most. In fact, they share a special bond – Ari holds Lily over his shoulder, rocking back and forth like she’s a baby, singing her songs he made...