Hollywood Pet Star: Ash Schudel
From street stray to cherished gentleman, Ash brings sweetness, patience, and endless charm to the Schudel family.
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Author: Susan Nieman
Wendy’s Transformation
When Eli Ostrow met Wendy, an American Bulldog, at Memphis Animal Services it was the perfect match. “All the other dogs at the shelter just barked at me, but she came up, kissed my hand and then acted super playful,” he said. Memphis Animal Services was his f irst choice, “because they are a great organization, and I’d been following them on Instagram,” he said. Wendy’s name came to him when he stopped to grab a burger on his way home from the shelter. Wendy is a survivor of heart worms. “When I first adopted her, she weighed 29...
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Barbie-Inspired Simcha
Family Photos by Rachel Rovner & Reception Photos by Jessica Baum Sukhodolsky Family and friends from New York, Washington D.C., Connecticut, and more gathered for Eliana’s bat mitzvah during the long Memorial Day weekend to celebrate and make lasting memories. The festivities began with a Friday night Shabbat dinner and kiddush at Baron Hirsch Synagogue hosted by mom and dad, Jessica and Alex. On Saturday, family members had the honor of reading from the Torah. Grandfather Jacob Sukhodolsky read the haftora, and Grandpa Lee Baum and uncles were given aliyot. Eliana gave a d’var Torah to the congregation following...
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Jennifer Roberts: Memphis’s Senior Go-To Volunteer
If there is a Senior Adult event happening in Memphis, I’ll bet you run into Jennifer Roberts either manning a booth, helping with an activity or just mingling throughout the crowd. “I love this demographic,” said Jennifer. “They have so much to teach us, and so many stories to tell. I have learned a ton from the seniors I interact with on a daily basis.” Jennifer hadn’t planned to become involved with senior services, it was quite accidental. She graduated from the University of Tennessee Center for Health Sciences in Memphis with a bachelor’s degree in dental hygiene. After...
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Discover new friends, daily activities, and delicious kosher lunches — join the MJCC Baer Senior Club and make every day more joyful.
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