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Jewish Scene Magazine March/April 2011 ® March/April 2011 MEMPHIS ISRAEL FESTIVAL A FUll DAY OF MUSIC, FOOD AND CULTURE TEMPLE ArTS FESTIVAL BRINGING JURIED ArT TO NASHVIllE LITTLE ROCK JEWISH FOOD FESTIVAL COME HUNGRY MAZELßTOVß ROCK LOOKINGßFORßAßTRULYßUNIQUEßVENUEß FORßYOURßBARBATßMITZVAHßEVENT #ALLßOURßEVENTßPROFESSIONALSßFORßMOREßINFORMATION MEMPHIS ßBEALEßST ßßHARDROCKCOM THEßOFFICIALßFOODßOFßROCK UNT2061ME10_Memphis_JewishScene_8.375x10.5x11.indd 1 10/28/10 2:29:32 PM Join The Jewish Community In The 49th Annual Yom HaShoah Commemoration featuring Sidney Finkel Born in Lodz, Poland, in 1932, Sidney Finkel was the youngest of five children born to Leib and Faiga Finkelstein. Sidney’s father owned a flour-mill and a large farm where the family lived and prospered until the Nazis invaded Poland in September 1939. Sidney was seven years old at the time and his life changed forever. The family was soon forced to move into the Piotrkow ghetto. Sidney then survived Bugaj and Czestochowa, both slave labor camps in Poland, Buchenwald concentration camp, a death march to Weimer, and transport to Theresienstadt, where he was liberated at the age of 13. After liberation, Sidney was reunited with his brother Isaac and sister Lola, the sole survivors of their family. The three siblings were flown to England. In 1951, Sidney came to the United States. He and his wife Jean live in Tucson and Chicago. Sidney’s story of survival is documented in his memoir, Sevek and the Holocaust: The Boy Who Refused to Die. Sidney has shared his story of survival with over 120 schools and countless Jewish communities across the country. Photo by Elizabeth Leeor Sunday, May 1, 2011 – 27 Nisan 5771 4:00 PM at the Memphis Jewish Community Center This annual commemorative program is funded by Memphis Jewish Federation and co-sponsored with the Memphis Jewish Community Center. Supporting the program are Anshei Sphard-Beth El Emeth Congregation, Baron Hirsch Congregation, Beth Sholom Synagogue, Chabad-Lubavitch of Tennessee, Or Chadash-New Conservative Synagogue, Temple Israel, and Young Israel of Memphis. Romeo & Playhouse on the Square Juliet Apr 9–17, 2p & 8p Connections: Earth & Sky Memphis Zoo May 14, 7p balletmemphis.org 901.737.7322 BLM_RJ_AD_JWSH.indd 1 2/24/11 9:18 AM Contents 4 SPRING FESTIVALS 16 MEMPHIS TEEN SCENE Publisher/Editor Daylong Festivities with an Israeli Flair Susan C. Nieman Memphis Israel Festival 18 COLLEGE SCENE Finding Your Jewish Niche Art Director 6 SPRING FESTIVALS Dustin Green 19 ARTS & CULTURE Come Hungry, Stay All Day Art Assistant Little Rock Jewish Food Festival Laura Ehrhardt 20 FITNESS David Miller 8 SPRING FESTIVALS Family Fitness Fun Rebecca Miller Temple Arts Festival Brings the World of Art to Nashville 21 HOLOCAUST REMEMBRANCE Arts & Entertainment Editor Auschwitz-Birkenau Foundation Launches Jennifer Lefkowitz 9 HOLOCAUST REMBERANCE “Intervene Now” Campaign Editorial Contributors Commemoration, Hope and Peace Lawson Arney Hot Springs, Arkansas 24 FEATURE Senior Olympics Stephanie Betesh Gary Burhop 10 TRAVEL Caroline Frisch Discover the Dalmation Coast 25 CALENDAR / ADVERTISER LISTING More Spring Events Cara Greenstein Aboard Ponant’s L’Austral Luxury Yacht Mark Hayden Jennifer Lefkowitz 12 DOLLARS AND SENSE BE SCENE Baylee Less Estate Tax Update Becca Marino 22 Temple Israel, Opera Memphis, Chabad Debbie Rosenthal 13 BESHERT: True Stories of Connection Memphis, Hadassah Memphis Harry Samuels Mt. Hermon 23 Memphis Jewish Home, Plough Towers Lisa Small 14 ON THE SIDELINES 24 BSSS, MHA/FYOS Account Executives Memphis Takes a New Path Bob Drake On The Cover Larry Nieman 15 L’CHAYIM Garvan Gardens by Susan Nieman Beaujolais…More Than Just a Gimmick at Chief Financial Officer Thanksgiving Don Heitner Editorial Assistants Jewish Scene Thanks our March/April Sponsors for their Support Bettye Berlin Emily Bernhardt SHORNICK FAMILY FOUNDATION Alice Drake www.MemphisFriendsofIsrael.org Mark Hayden Sponsors help offset the growing cost of mailing Jewish Scene Magazine Rae Jean Lichterman not covered by advertising dollars. Volume 4 Number 5 March/April 2011 Jewish Scene is dedicated to creating awareness among the Jewish community; and promoting and supporting the religious, educational, social and fundraising efforts of Jewish agencies and organizations. Adar11/5771 Nissan Jewish Scene magazine must give permission for any material contained herein to be copied or reproduced in any manner. Manuscripts and photographs submitted for publication are welcome by Jewish Scene, but no responsibility can be taken for them while in transit or in the office of the publication. Editorial content does not necessarily reflect the publisher’s opinion, nor can the publisher be held responsible for errors. The publication of any advertisement in this issue does not constitute an endorsement of the advertiser’s product or services by this publication. Jewish Scene is published by Jewish Living of the 4 14 South, Inc. Subscription rates for the U.S.: single issues $5, annual $18. Canada and foreign: single issues $10, annual $36. Send name and address with check to: Jewish Scene 1703 Tamhaven Court Cordova, TN, 38016 Phone: 901.624.4896 Fax: 901.624.3389 Email: [email protected] www.jewishscenemagazine.com March/AprilJanuary/February 2011 2011I www.jewishscenemagazine.com I www.jewishscenemagazine.com 21 From the Publisher/Editor Dear Readers, It is said that during a traumatic situation your entire life passes before your eyes. I disagree. As I lay on the side of Mississippi Highway 45, my head resting in the lap of a thoughtful stranger, my only thoughts were about how much I was going to miss my loving husband and our beautiful children. Each breath I took was like a thousand knives stabbing through my heart. With the words of the Shema floating through my mind, I wondered if I would even make it until the paramedics arrived at Be Scene. Be Involved. Be Informed. Stay Connected the scene of our horrific accident. It is also said that there are guardian angels looking out for each human being. Whether there J!xpvme!mjlf!up!tvctdsjcf!up!Kfxjti!Tdfof!Nbhb{jof!fbdi!npoui; exist guardian angels, or an earthly force that Obnf!!!!!!!! unites all plants and creatures, I believe those who came to my and Larry’s rescue on Valentine’s Day Beesftt!!! ! ! ! ! ! at 3:31 p.m. were meant to be there to help us get out of our car when it started on fire. Djuz!!!! !!!!!!!!!!Tu!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!![jq!!! As I write this editorial, it has been 28 days F.nbjm!!!!!! since our accident. With my right hand in a cast and my left in a J!ibwf!fodmptfe!b!difdl!gps; removable brace, a few broken bones, sprains, 23!Jttvft!%29!)VT*!!!!!!!!Npouimz!Tqpotps!%361!qfs!npoui bruises and hematomas across my stomach and Bt!b!Kfxjti!Tdfof!Tqpotps-!zpvs!Gbnjmz!obnf!ps!Dpnqboz!obnf!boe!mphp!xjmm!cf! everywhere the seatbelt kept me from going jodmvefe!jo!fbdi!jttvf/! through the windshield, it has been a miracle that this issue ever got to print. Qmfbtf!dbmm!:12/735/59:7!gps!efubjmt/ I haven’t been out of the house yet, except for an Nbjm!up;!2814!Ubnibwfo!Dpvsu!¦!Dpsepwb!UO-!49127!ps!Tvctdsjcf!Pomjof!bu!xxx/kfxjtitdfofnbhb{jof/dpn occasional doctor’s appointment, but we have had family and friends with us at all times. First they had to help us eat, sit, lay, stand and walk. They brought dinner, groceries and cooked our meals. This was supposed to be my lucky year. I became a senior citizen on 2-11-11. Those sounded like pretty lucky numbers. We had actually just celebrated my 55th birthday at our favorite Inn in Destin and were on our way home. Larry and I were lucky. I am not sure how many times we have had to relive our experience, in our thoughts, in our dreams, in our description to all who want to know how it happened. But we are ready to move on to the next phase of recovery and enjoy the warm weather outdoors. Although I don’t think I’ll be planting new gardens this spring, I am looking forward to visiting Nashville, Hot Springs, Little Rock and Jackson, Miss., where we can celebrate all of the Jewish Food and Israeli Festivals that promise food, fun and entertainment. In that single moment, my life changed – perhaps for just a few months of recovery, maybe for a lifetime. Only time will tell. Shalom, Susan C. Nieman - Publisher/Editor A SPECIAL THANKS TO MY HUSBAND, LARRY, AND MARK HAYDEN WHO WENT ABOVE AND BEYOND TO HELP GET THIS ISSUE TO PRINT. Jewish Scene I March/April 2011 SPRING FESTIVALS Memphis Israel Festival Shelby Farms Park Memphis Sunday, May 22, 2011 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free and open to the Mid-South community Musical and cultural entertainment, children’s activities, petting zoo. Kosher and non-kosher, as well as, Israeli-style and American fair foods – pronto pups, kettle korn and ice cream treats. To volunteer or register for the 5K run\walk visit www.memphisfoi.org Memphis Friends of Israel Memphis Friends of Israel is a pro-active, non-denominational, non-political, non-profit organization whose mission is to educate the Mid-South community about the DAYLONG FESTIVITIES positive aspects of Israeli society and about the value of American By Susan Nieman support for Israel. Membership, WITH AN ISRAELI FLAIR or FRIENDS, includes individuals and families, synagogues, churches, Looking for a little taste of Israel without leaving McNeil. “We are honored to serve on the Board interfaith groups, as well as major the Mid-South? Then plan to spend the day at of MFOI, promoting Israel and the Israel Festival corporate sponsors. Shelby Farms Park on Sunday, May 22 for the 4th and God’s chosen people, especially in the Annual Memphis Israel Festival. Christian community.” MFOI board members are available “There will be food, fun and entertainment for “By showcasing Israel in a public park attended to speak at your school, community everyone, young and young-at-heart, no matter by people of all religious and ethnic backgrounds, center or place of worship to talk what your background,” said festival coordinator we hope to educate the community on how Israel about the importance of American Shep Fargotstein.
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