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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
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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
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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
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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. has contributed so much to the world through its support for Israel and to help you Memphis Israel Festival is the brainchild of technological, medical and agricultural advancements,” plan your next pro-Israel event. Memphis Friends of Israel (MFOI) founders, who said Scott Baum, MFOI president. For more information email info@ began the festival four years ago with hopes of Last year more than 7,000 Mid-Southerners filled memphisfriendsofIsrael.org or visit the park beginning with a 9 a.m. 5K memphisfoi.org. RUN/WALK. As attendance grows each year at the 8-hour festival, so does the demand for more cultural Christian Friends entertainment, foods, travel and of Israel educational information about Israel. “The committee is working around Christian Friends of the clock to finalize musical and Israel - Memphis has been dancing entertainment and add a operating for about 14 years. greater variety of Israeli- and Mid- The organization purchased an Eastern-style foods, an arts and Israeli Red Cross Ambulance for crafts area, children’s activities and the Jewish community and held educational materials,” said Shep. a free month-long Holocaust The family friendly festival is also Exhibit that had about 5,000 FREE to the entire community – no visitors. With donations from charge for parking either. that exhibit, CFOI-Memphis paid “It is important to us to keep passage for 70 Russian Jews to shedding a positive light on Israel. With the help the festival free to all,” said Shep. “We want to make aliyah to Israel. They also of Christian Friends of Israel – Memphis (CFIM) encourage the community to come listen to the held a pastors’ conference to (See Sidebar), the event has grown to include a bands, children’s choruses and other entertainment inform pastors about the need diverse crowd. and learn a little about Israel while they are there.” to support Israel. They also “We are enthusiastic about the common goals For those curious about the region and its culture, circulated 5,000 “This Christian of both MFOI and CFIM,” said Ken and Diane there are educational tents featuring Ask the Supports Israel” bumper stickers. March/April 2011 I www.jewishscenemagazine.com SPRING FESTIVALS Rabbi, Ask the Israelis, travel, and famous and interesting people, places and things. The ever-growing educational exhibit features Israeli advancements in technology, medicine and agriculture. “There is never a dull moment – even for the little ones,” said Scott. “All day, there are children lined up for the 18’slide, the moon bounce or to climb the rock wall. There is also face painting, jewelry making and the petting zoo.” The Memphis Chapter of Hadassah has teamed up with MFOI this year to expand the variety of Jewish foods including pastries. And several artists and art and crafts vendors have shown an interest in becoming part of the festival. “There are ethnic foods readily available in cities with larger Jewish and Israeli communities,” explained Shep. “By selling these specialty items at the festival, we hope to raise enough money to add bigger and better entertainment and amenities as we continue to grow each year.”
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Jewish Scene I March/April 2011 LITTLESPRING ROCK FESTIVALS JEWISH FESTIVAL
Come Hungry…Stay All Day
On Sunday, May 15, the River Market Stroll through the festival to learn about Pavilion in downtown Little Rock, Ark., Jewish culture and the religion. Booths is going to smell like a New York Deli. So showcase various aspects of Jewish life, from come hungry. Arkansas to ancient Israel, including Jewish holidays and lifecycle customs. Visit the Start your day with a hardy breakfast of lox, Western Wall and leave a note of prayer, or bagels and cream cheese before heading out browse through Judaica gift booths, and shop for a day full of festivities. for one-of-a-kind items by local Jewish artists. Kids will enjoy plenty of activities from face The 2011 Jewish Food Festival, which begins painting to games and bounces. at 10 a.m., promises fabulous foods, a variety of cultural entertainment and fun activities Back by popular demand, the contemporary for kids and adults. and traditional Jewish sounds of the B-Flats, Klezmer Band, Schechinotes and other acts Little Rock Jewish Last year more than 12,000 visitors ate will keep the afternoon flowing. New this their way through the Jewish Food Festival. year is an inspiring performance of Israeli folk Food Festival Nowhere in the Mid-South can you find dancing by young community members. Sunday, May 15, 2011 this many traditional Jewish foods in one location. Choose from old-fashioned corned The Little Rock Jewish Food Festival is 8:30 a.m. Breakfast beef or pastrami sandwiches, kosher hot sponsored by the Jewish Federation of 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. dogs, cabbage rolls, blintzes, latkes, kugel Arkansas. The Jewish Federation of Arkansas River Market Pavilion and other Jewish delicacies. Or how about a seeks to promote tolerance, understanding traditional Israeli meal of kabobs, falafel and and excitement in creating a vibrant Israeli salad? community of Jewish learning and growth that crosses all borders to pursue care for the But save some room for dessert! The Bakery poor, food for the hungry, and advocacy and will be stocked with homemade Jewish treats compassion for everyone who needs it. such as rugelach, honey cakes, challah and mandel bread.
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Jewish Scene I March/April 2011 SPRING FESTIVALS Temple Arts Festival… Brings the World of Art to Nashville By Lisa Small
It may only be seven years old, but Temple Arts Festival (TAF) is already making its mark on the Nashville arts Fabric and multi-media by Toby Klein scene. TAF was born from a suggestion made almost a decade ago by a congregant whose cousin organized a very successful fundraiser in Florida. She thought it would be a natural for Nashville. Just last year, TAF was dubbed “a gallery on steroids” by Southwest Airlines’ Spirit Magazine.
Approximately 50 artists and jewelers from 12 states, stretching from Maine to Hawaii and Wisconsin to Texas, have been selected this year to show their work at the one- weekend-only gallery opening of TAF, April 9 and 10.
The jury works from June to January each year to select some of the best in their fields; some are new artists and some are recognized throughout the world. Each year TAF commits to having at least 50% new artists to keep the The Stender II by Arnold Schwarzbart show new and inviting. Kiddush cup by Arnold Schwarzbart Temple Ohabai Sholom, Nashville’s oldest and largest congregation, benefits in many ways from this fundraiser. Most obviously, it helps provide funds for ongoing educational programs and professional development. It also generates excitement in the general Nashville community, leading more than 1000 art lovers to attend. And even more importantly, TAF provides an enjoyable way for congregants to volunteer their time, their opinions and ideas, and their resources in support of their congregation. This is a true labor of love for the more than 300 volunteers it takes to transform the Temple into a first-class art gallery.
Raising over $300,000 for the congregation in the last six years should be at least one definition of success; TAF has Branching Out by Toby Klein done much more. It has met the original goals of bringing high-quality art and interesting artists to Nashville’s attention, of offering those artists some wonderful Southern The Temple Arts Festival hospitality, as well as a chance to get to know each other, and of making sure the congregation gets together across The Temple Arts Festival will be held April 9-10 generational divides for a fun common cause. at The Temple, Congregation Ohabai Sholom 5015 Harding Road, in Nashville, TN. If you’re looking for a wonderful experience this spring, don’t www.templeartsfestival.com miss TAF 2011 on April 9 and 10. For further information, check out the website, www.templeartsfestival.com. Next to the Belle Meade Mansion. Ample adjacent free parking is available. March/April 2011 I www.jewishscenemagazine.com HOLOCAUST REMEMBRANCE Commemoration, Hope and Peace
- A Coming Together By Susan Nieman
Hot Springs, Arkansas, has high hopes for its first- ever community-wide Yom Hashoah service.
Congregation House of Israel [CHI] has invited churches and ministers’ through- out the area to participate in this service on Sunday, May 1, the International Day of Remembrance. The ecumenical observation will be held from 5-6 p.m. at Garvan Gardens’ Anthony Chapel, an all-glass interdenominational chapel in a beautiful wooded area of Arkansas’ only botanical garden. “The focus of the service is to bring all people in our community together to actively create an environment of tolerance and peace and to prevent genocide, such as the Holocaust, from happening again to any people,” said Joanne Reagler, co-chair of the Hot Springs Holocaust Educational Project. Candles will be lit and stones used to commemorate the deaths of all persons killed in acts of genocide. Laura Rosenberg, director of the Hot Springs Music Festival and a member of CHI, will be the musical director. The service will end with four very young children from CHI placing stones on the alter and making the sign of peace. “Our goals are high,” said Joanne. “Our dreams are even larger that this will make a significant, enriching community impact in our lives here.” The Holocaust Remembrance Educational Project is in its third year. This committee is a partnership of the Garland County Library and the Sisterhood of CHI’s Holocaust Committee. Various individuals and other nonprofit groups in the community participate and support its programs including bringing Holocaust survivors into area schools.
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A stunning new mega-yacht will explore the hidden corners of the Mediterranean in 2011. The world’s only French-flagged cruise line, Compagnie du Ponant, will christen the luxurious 264-guest L’Austral – its second new vessel in a year. The 466-foot mega-yacht was designed to explore the world’s inaccessible corners. Aboard, guests will find all the comforts and service of a five-star cruise experience. From April 27 to October 11, the world’s newest vessel will sail to unusual ports and out-of-the way islands in France, Spain, Portugal, Italy, Slovenia, Croatia, Montenegro, Greece and Turkey.
Ponant guests will enjoy the best France has to offer: delicious cuisine, tasteful on a hot summer day in the Mediterranean, guests can Most of the spring, accommodations and a stylish yet casual setting. The jump off the marina platform for a refreshing swim or summer and fall cruises intimate size of L’Austral and a staff-to-guest ratio use of the water sports. of more than 1:2 means guests will receive very are seven- or 10-day personalized service. All but eight of the 132 suites and staterooms aboard itineraries. Prices include L’Austral have verandas that range in size from 290 to all wine, beer, mineral “Our guests will enjoy the best that France offers in 484 sq. ft, featuring L’Occitane amenities, flat-screen cuisine, wines and service in an elegant and relaxing TV’s, DVD, CD and iPod players, and Wi-Fi. They also water, soft drinks and atmosphere. Guests tell us they feel like they’re on include Nespresso Expresso Machines and Carita specialty coffees served their own private yacht. The captain and crew get to Paris amenities. with meals. know all their guests,”says Terri Hass, the line’s chief commercial officer. Kicking off its inaugural season on April 27 is a seven- night Marseille-to-Lisbon cruise. From May to August, Act now to book your Spacious and airy, L’Austral has an abundance of public L’Austral will sail on 7-night “Secrets of the Adriatic” Secrets of the Adriatic spaces: a theatre for performances and lectures; the itineraries to and from Venice exploring the Dalmatian Main Lounge with a dance floor and live music; the Coast and stopping at 11 ports and islands in Croatia cruises! Venice-to-Venice Panoramic Lounge for more live entertainment, a library and Montenegro. Ten-night Venice-to-Athens cruises itineraries up to 30% with an area for Internet access; three bars and two will visit charming harbors on Greece’s Peloponnesian restaurants. Serving French and international cuisine, Peninsula and less frequented islands. Guests on the off starting from $2,401 the main restaurant will offer three meals a day in an Athens-to-Istanbul sailing (October 4) will hear classical per person on selected elegant setting. At the more casual grill restaurant, guests music as they explore fabled Greek isles and renowned sailings. Contact Debbie can dine, inside or in the open-air, on lighter meals for archaeological sites on Turkey’s mainland. breakfast, buffet lunch and themed dinners. The yacht with CruiseOne at also provides 24-hour room service. The Carita™ Spa “Compagnie du Ponant’s philosophy is to offer small 901.682.5600 or visit will feature a range of therapies and beauty treatments ship cruising with a bit of French flavor, subtly blending www.cruiseone.com/ including a hammam and a hydrotherapy room. The a stylish, yet comfortable ambiance with discreet and Fitness Center comes with the latest treadmills, bicycles, welcoming service. And we know this is very much drosenthal. Kinesis equipment and gorgeous views. aligned with the aspirations of today’s travelers,” says Haas. “Our five vessels are designed to explore ports There is ample room to enjoy the sea air on the that larger ships simply can’t visit and for those who expansive Sun Deck, beside the swimming pool or on enjoy seeing the unspoiled corners of the world and the Panoramic Terrace. L’Austral’s fleet of zodiacs allow discovering centuries-old cultures.” guests to explore private coves and deserted islets. And
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Jewish Scene I March/April 2011 11 D o ll a r s & Sense Estate Tax Update Provided by Lawson Arney, Financial Advisor, Morgan Keegan Once again, Congress waited until the eleventh hour to The basic exclusion amount is portable (new in 2011). That means extend, patch, and reinstate old tax laws, and once again, a surviving spouse can use that portion of the exclusion that was left they made most changes temporary (generally, for two years). unused by a deceased spouse. This “deceased spousal unused exclusion amount” (DSUEA) is available only from the estate of a spouse who The Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization, dies in 2011 or 2012. For gift tax purposes, the DSUEA is available for and Job Creation Act of 2010 (the 2010 Tax Act), signed an unlimited number of deceased spouses. But there can be only one into law on December 17, 2010, dramatically changes the DSUEA at a time. For gift tax purposes, the DSUEA is determined on federal transfer tax landscape. The biggest news: the estate the last day of the year using the DSUEA of the last deceased spouse as and generation-skipping transfer (GST) taxes have been of such date. For estate tax purposes, however, the DSUEA is available only from the last deceased spouse as of the date of death of the surviving reinstated for 2010. And, to the delight of some and great spouse. Thus, the DSUEA can change if the surviving spouse remarries, disappointment of others, for 2010 through 2012, the estate and is then widowed for a second time. tax exemption equivalent amount is increased to $5 million (indexed for inflation in 2012), and the top estate tax rate is Note: An election is required on the estate of the first spouse to die in order to set at 35%. Here is a brief summary of all the changes. preserve the ability of the surviving spouse’s estate to use the DSUEA. The GST tax rate for transfers made after 2010 is equal to the highest FOR 2010 estate tax rate in effect for the year. The GST exemption for 2011 is $5 For 2010, the federal gift tax is unchanged by the 2010 Tax Act. The million, which will be indexed for inflation for 2012. gift tax remains in force with an exemption equivalent amount (called the “applicable exclusion amount”) of $1 million and a top tax rate of Note: The GST tax exemption is not portable. 35% (also, remember that if you file as single, you can exclude gifts of up to $13,000 per recipient, or if you’re married and file jointly, you can exclude gifts of up to $26,000 per recipient). For 2013 and beyond If there is no further legislation, the changes described above will sunset The estate tax has been reinstated for 2010, with a “basic” exclusion after 2012. The transfer tax rules that were in effect in 2000 will apply for amount (the name has been changed from the “applicable” exclusion 2013 and beyond. That means a gift and estate tax exemption equivalent amount) of $5 million. That translates into a tax credit of $1,730,800. amount of $1 million and a top tax rate of 55%. The top estate tax rate is 35%. The 2010 Tax Act gives estates of decedents dying after December 31, 2009, and before January 1, 2011, the option to elect to apply (1) the Disclosure Information – Important – Please Review reinstated estate tax with a step-up (or step-down) in basis, or (2) no This information is for illustrative and discussion purposes only. Morgan Keegan does not estate tax with a modified carryover basis. The modified carryover basis provide legal or tax advice. You need to contact your legal and tax advisors for additional allows an increase in basis of $1.3 million, plus an additional $3 million information and advice before making any investment decisions. Morgan Keegan & Company, for property that passes to a surviving spouse. Inc. Member FINRA, SIPC. Securities and insurance products are not FDIC insured, not a The GST tax (a separate tax on assets transferred to grandchildren and deposit, not an obligation of or guaranteed by Regions Bank, its affiliates, or any government agency and may lose value. This advertisement was prepared for Lawson Arney using material lower generations) has also been reinstated, but at a rate of zero percent. prepared by Forefield, Inc. Copyright 2011.
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12 March/April 2011 I www.jewishscenemagazine.com BESHERT BESHERT: True Stories of Connection
MT. HERMON By George W. King
George W. King is a good friend mentioned numerous times in the and an outstanding lay leader of a Bible, including Psalms 89 and 133.) group of Memphis Baptists who are “It was a cold night up there,” very supportive of Israel. He is a he related, “so I remained in my retired businessman who for years rental car. To keep warm I would has devoted himself to his church, periodically turn on the motor and as well as to a study of biblical heater, and every time I started archeology and history. We met at the engine, the radio played. In the University of Memphis while the early hours of the morning, I attending a lecture presented by Dr. heard an interruption of the radio Aryeh Kasher of Tel-Aviv University. program with news that an airplane (See “The Telephone Call,” p. 35.) had crashed, resulting in great loss We now offer His church, Kirby Woods Baptist, of life.” George suddenly felt a continues to provide ambulances sinking feeling in his stomach when and other humanitarian aid to he realized it was the airplane on Wedding Packages! Israel. Recently he helped organize a which he had been scheduled to For every taste and every budget! meeting of Christian ministers at the return to the United States. Up to 150 guests! church and asked me to introduce He had cancelled his reservation an Israeli dignitary to the assembly. for Pan American Flight 103, After I related the previous story which was destroyed by Libyan to him (See “Nice Dog,” p. 13.), terrorists over Lockerbie, Scotland, George proceeded to tell of his own on December 21, 1988. In that experience while on a trip to the tragedy, 259 passengers lost their Holy Land in December 1988. lives, in addition to 11 people on When traveling to the Middle the ground. East, he enjoys visiting historical What induced George to travel so sites. If possible, he spends at least far to witness a sunrise? Perhaps he one night at each. On one trip, while was meant to live so that he would be resting under the stars at Massada, able to continue his good works. the site of the former encampment Memphis Harry Samuels is a graduate of Washington Wolfchase Galleria of the Roman Tenth Legion (two University in St. Louis, Missouri, and has thousand years earlier), George devoted many years to volunteerism in made the decision to postpone his Memphis, Tennessee. He and his wife, Flora, flight home, which was scheduled have been married for 49 years and are for the following day. He called the parents of Martin, William and the late the airline to make the change and David Samuels. Proceeds from the sale of his proceeded to drive to the summit of books go to charity. Mt. Hermon on the Golan Heights. Beshert and Mr. Samuels newest book, Crossroads: Chance or He wished to witness sunrise Destiny? are available in from the highest mountain in the Davis-Kidd Booksellers, country. (Mt. Hermon is located in Amazon.com and Iuniverse. 2751 New Brunswick Road, Memphis, TN 38133 • 901-266-1952 the northeast corner of Israel and is com and the Memphis Jewish 1-800-HOLIDAY (1-800-465-4329) • holidayinn.com/wolfchasetn over 9,200 feet above sea level; it is Community Center. Jewish Scene I March/April 2011 13 Access points or street crossings for the 6.5-mile Shelby Farms Greenline are on Tillman, eastward to Highland, High Point Terrace, Graham, Waring, Podesta, Sycamore View, Mullins Stations and Farm Road before entering
den Memphis Shelby Farms Park. Takes a New Path here’s a point in the fourth quarter the last major metropolitan areas to consider Shelby Park Conservancy, and others that do at Memphis Grizzlies games when sustainability as a major goal and important good work,” said Adams. “Mayor Wharton is a T we’re all asked to “Get Up and Get work of the city.” true visionary. He’s a great collaborator and a Loud.” Just like with that basketball game, Count Shelby Farm’s executive director great statesman, as is Mayor Luttrell.
by Mark Hay it’s now time to stand up for a better city and Laura Adams as another advocate for the city’s “What we all have in common, is city- healthier Memphians. newfound “green” direction. With the additions building,” Adams continued. “We’re not Livable Memphis, a grassroots coalition of of the Shelby Farms Greenline, Wolf River concentrating on just building a park but how individuals, neighborhood leaders, community Greenway and other pathways in the planning to build a park that creates a great city.” organizations, businesses and government stages, a bicycle trip from the eastern reaches “We’re also working on connecting partners, does just that. By reinvesting in of the city to the banks of the Mississippi River the western terminus of the greenline on established neighborhoods and mitigating urban might be possible in the near future. Tillman to Overton Park – the two crown sprawl through more people-friendly projects, That’s what the trails are meant to do. “It jewels of our park system and then Overton Livable Memphis (www.livablememphis.org) inspires people to live and want to move back Park can become the gateway to Midtown holds community awareness events and lobbies to their existing neighborhoods,” said Adams. and Downtown,” said Newstok. “It’s fun to for more bicycle routes. These projects have inspired excitement from be excited about these great amenities and ON THE SIDELINES:
Laura Adams Sarah Newstok with daughter Ruth
“Urban sprawl is expensive for all of us,” the public. Pedestrians and bicyclists flocked the possibility of creating something that’s said Livable Memphis program manager to the greenline before its official opening last positive, healthy and life-changing with Sarah Newstok. “We have already built the summer, and excited folks crowded to see what a something that takes minimal investment.” infrastructure within the urbanized areas. The revamped Broad Street would look like last fall. The conservancy’s plans to enlarge Patriot public invests in these areas, and when we “A New Face for An Old Broad drew over Lake and plant one million trees at the park build new neighborhoods that becomes costly. 15,000 people,” Newstok said. “That exceeded are quite ambitious. The urban areas are unattractive to live in, everyone’s expectations.” “We’ve planted around 3,000 trees with and culturally, people have found incentives to Neither Newstok nor Adams were surprised another planting scheduled this spring,” said move farther and farther away. by the large turnouts. “I think what these Adams. “We’ve established our own tree “That’s a disaster for a city economically, events showed is that there’s a real pent-up nursery, but it takes awhile to get up to one socially and environmentally,” she added. desire in building the city around quality-of-life million,” she laughed. “People can adopt “Nothing benefits when we have this kind amenities,” said Adams. “It’s like the floodgates trees too. The more participation we have, of sprawl. So that’s our overarching goal, have opened and people now realize that it’s the better.” because fixing what’s broken is much cheaper not a pipe dream, that we can really build a city in the long run. where children can walk safely to school. And “Memphis has been very slow; we’re very it’s only going to get better.” late to come on board,” said Newstok. “Even For the first time both organizations can Mark Hayden has written about Memphis peer cities such as Nashville have had a bike claim the support of both mayors. “We have sports for a variety of magazines. For coordinator for almost a decade; we just commitments from the city and county mayors, story ideas please contact Mark at hired one last year. We’re certainly one of and we have great partners in Livable Memphis, [email protected]. 14 March/April 2011 I www.jewishscenemagazine.com L’CHAYIM
Beaujolais… More Than Just A Gimmick At Thanksgiving
Gary Burhop, Owner Great Wines & Spirits
The huge commercial success of villages such as Brouilly, Saint-Amour, Beaujolais Nouveau – new wine Regnie, Fleurie and Morgon. These from the Beaujolais region of France ‘Cru Beaujolais’ areas are deemed to 5365 Revere Rd. – has actually given what I call be able to produce the best wines in $349,900 ‘real’ Beaujolais a bad rap. While the region, and at the top of the heap, Nouveau – always released on the are those growers within the ‘Cru’ third Thursday of November, a scant districts who grow their own grapes 6 to 8 weeks after harvest – can be and ‘elevate’ their own estate wines, tart, astringent and seem a bit out such as Jean Descombs Morgon, of balance, it bears no resemblance Marcel Lapierre Morgon and Chateau to wine that is carefully produced, de la Chaize Brouilly. matured and bottled and then sent to market – my ‘real’ Beaujolais. With spring at hand, ‘real’ Beaujolais offers the wine drinker a somewhat Wonderful renovation or tear down opportunity on The region is considered part of lighter-style red. Good Beaujolais gorgeous .89 acre lot tucked away in prime East greater Burgundy and is its southern should offer aromas of cherry and a Memphis location surrounded by fine custom homes. most area. Gamay is the principal hint of forest floor. In the mouth it Current home has good bones and would make a great red-skinned grape, although there should be lively, with good acidity renovation or build your dream home to face either are others. Green-skinned grapes and full, soft, red fruit flavors. The Revere or Suggs. Don't miss this opportunity! are significantly less planted, but finish should be lingering. when found are often Grenache Blanc and Chardonnay. The most likely vintages to be found 3912 Walnut Grove Rd. 3849 Montclair in stores in any area are a few 2007s, a $369,000 $289,900 As with the rest of Burgundy, vintage that produced light-colored, negociants, or those who buy both aromatic wines and that now offer a grapes and/or finished wine are bit of bottle age; 2008s, which are a active in Beaujolais. The names bit denser but not nearly as aromatic; Georges Duboeuf and Louis Jadot are and 2009, a very exciting and much- commonly seen negociant shippers. anticipated vintage. Then there are individual producers who make and market estate-grown Beaujolais makes a good match for wines, much like in Bordeaux. light meats, most salads, richer fish Prime East Memphis Wonderful High Point Some of these producers use the like salmon and all poultry. location. 4 Bedrooms/3 Baths renovation. 3 Bedrooms/ distribution capacities of a negociant 2 Baths firm like Duboeuf to sell and market The particular producers mentioned their products; others deal with a U.S. in this article should be readily found 408 S. Front St. 133 Dille Place importer like Kermit Lynch or North in the Memphis market and are $219,900 $229,000 Berkeley Imports. available at Great Wines and Spirits, 6150 poplar Avenue in Regalia, The supposed quality hierarchy is that Memphis, TN. wines labeled simply Beaujolais are made from grapes grown anywhere within the region. Beaujolais Villages Gary Burhop owns Great Wines & Spirits located at 6150 Poplar Avenue in Regalia, are wines from grapes grown in Memphis, Tenn., 38119 and designated village areas and are invites your questions and considered a step up from simple patronage. Contact him at Zoned for commercial or Builders personal home. Beaujolais. There are 10 vineyard areas 901.682.1333 or garyburhop@ residential. Ground floor 3 Bedrooms/2 Baths within the greater region that merit greatwinesmemphis.com. entrance on Huling. the names of sponsoring or nearby Jewish Scene I March/April 2011 15 MEMPHIS TEEN SCENE TAG MEMPHIS TEEN SCENE Tutoring & By Stephanie Betesh, Caroline Frisch and Baylee Less Organizing
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Arnee Winshall of the Board of Directors for Foundation for Jewish Camping, Harold Grinspoon of the Grinspoon Institute for Jewish Philanthropy, Jonthan “J.C.” Cohen of the URJ Henry S. Jacobs Camp, Eric More than 40 congregants, board the benefit of the many charities Beth Phelps of the Grinspoon Institute for Jewish Philanthropy members, past presidents and Rabbi Israel Congregation supports. Cohen were honored on Thursday, “This special recognition was a More than 350 camp professionals through the Grinspoon Institute for January 20, at the Mississippi State Capitol great way to kick off our 150th Year of and board leaders from across North Jewish Philanthropy, raising nearly 3 in recognition of the 150th Anniversary celebrating the history of Beth Israel America attended the 9th Grinspoon million dollars for its 40th Anniversary of Beth Israel Congregation (BIC). Congregation”, said Bert Rubinsky, BIC Institute for Jewish Philanthropy Camp Trees to Plant Capital Campaign and A joint resolution of both House President. “We were honored to be Conference at the end of November 1.1 million dollars through Legacy and Senate was read on the floor of recognized by our State Legislators.” in Springfield, Mass., to discuss best Giving. Camp Director Jonathan “J.C” the House, recognizing not only the Beth Israel Congregation has practices for improving the long- Cohen graciously accepted the award. struggles the Temple community faced many events planned throughout term viability and success of Jewish He humbly thanked all of the Camp’s in its long history, but also the many their sesquicentennial year including overnight camping. families and supporters for helping Jacobs contributions the congregants made to a special weekend with Eli Evans URJ Henry S. Jacobs Camp was to thrive, especially The Goldring Family benefit the greater Jackson community. in March, and a Freedom Riders presented with the Outstanding Foundation, The Plough Foundation, The The resolution highlighted the event in May in conjunction with Achievement in Fundraising award Soref-Breslauer Texas Foundation, growth of the Jewish community, their anniversary. BIC will have a for best leveraging all three of the and The Woldenberg Foundation. In the turbulent times during the Civil “homecoming weekend” for all past Grinspoon Institute Matching grants (a the more than 10 years of J.C.’s tenure Rights era, with the bombing of Rabbi congregants, September 15-18, with total of more than $300,000) to the as director, the Camp’s facilities have Nussbaum’s home and Temple Beth a special concert featuring Joshua highest possible benefit. been renewed and rejuvenated. The Israel, and the significant contributions, Nelson, The Mississippi Mass Choir Jacobs Camp was the first camp in award, a handcrafted tzedakah box by through the work of the Sisterhood and their own Shirim Choir. For more the nation to receive this honor. Jacobs Emmett Leadera, will be on permanent and the Annual Bazaar, to raise funds for information go to www.bethisraelms.org Camp maximized its fundraising efforts display in the camp office.
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Memphians Jamie Gruwer, Ryan Saharovich, Benjamin Orgel, and Cara Greenstein at Alpha Epsilon Phi Formal
Finding Your Jewish N iche By Cara Greenstein Jewish involvement in college campus life is not what many parents and observers would initially expect. Yes, a Hillel Center for Jewish Life and often a Chabad House are found on college campuses with sizeable Jewish populations. Of course, when the High Holidays roll around, there are worship services available for students to attend if going home is not possible. For practicing and observant Orthodox Jews, Jewish life continues as it was. For the majority of students who are not Orthodox, Jewish life in college proves to be a very different experience than at home. Why is that, you may ask? Why is Jewish life on college campuses essentially a social matter and not necessarily spiritual or educational? The answer is that the college years are a time for young Jewish adults to choose their way in every way. Some choose to get involved with Israel advocacy. Others join Jewish fraternities and sororities or go on Taglit Birthright Israel trips, while others choose merely nothing. Ironically, when a college or university has a large Jewish student population, the student continually mingles with other Jews yet does not necessarily go to Shabbat services. In places where there are fewer Jewish students, college kids realize their religious individuality and are often more intensive about their observance of Judaism than campuses where Jewish socialization constitutes the majority of one’s religious engagement. I stand as an anomaly, but not because I’m a rabbi’s daughter. I simply do both. I pledged a Jewish sorority, Alpha Epsilon Phi, for the social engagement with other Jews, and I song lead at Hillel Shabbat services every month because I find Jewish contemporary music and Tefillah uplifting. I do not judge those who choose a different way to identify Jewishly on campus. I only hope that my peers see the possibility of blending their interests with North Mississippi / Memphis Judaism in creative and imaginative ways – possibly by initially attending my 901.969.0121 services or someday going on their own. For instance, I do not work as a Jackson Communications Intern at Texas Hillel, for the Judaism alone. I work rather to blend my passion for writing, public relations and communications with 601.899.9206 my passion for Judaism. Perhaps then, Hillel is the best hope for a Judaism of relevance, and that is why the institution is so significant to me here in Austin and to college campuses everywhere. I am still experimenting at the massive University of Texas. Yet, with the variety of levels of Jewish involvement around me, I am confident that continuing to combine my passions with Judaism can spread—not necessarily to fulfill a parent’s wish, but to trigger a personal spirituality for Jews here in Austin and around the nation’s college campuses. www.firstclasslinen.com Owned and Operated by the Rubinsky Family Cara Greenstein attends the University of Texas. She is an assistant board member of Alpha Epsilon Phi and development intern of Texas Hillel. 18 March/April 2011 I www.jewishscenemagazine.com Arts CULTURE &
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Third grade teachers, Tami Hershkovitz, Carley Wright and Suzanne OLYMPICS Wheeler, worked with students to present a Havdallah program in January. The students led the Ma’ariv Service and performed a play for parents, family and friends. They also created a Havdallah set as a The Senior Olympics (ages reminder of the wonderful evening. 50+) are all about being healthy and having fun. Just ask Benjie Kabakoff. He has participated in the Memphis District Senior Benjie Kabakoff Olympics since 2004 in swimming and cycling. Even though winning those goals. He cycles to medals is not his primary interest, improve his health and for utility he is a multiple medal winner! (shopping and commuting) He has advanced to the TN State purposes. He is doing his part to Olympics and the National Senior improve air quality by reducing Games as well. He holds two state pollution. In 2010 he estimates records in the 50-54 age group; he cycled 6000 miles! one in the 100 meter individual medley and the other in the 200 Consider participating in the meter breast stroke. At the 2007 local Senior Olympics, April Louisville Nationals he placed 12-26, 2011. Not everyone is 7th in the 200-yard breaststroke. a medal winner, but everyone makes friends and has a great Benjie is also an avid cyclist and time. Schedule of events is also is a member of the Memphis available if you would like to Hightailers. In the National volunteer or be a spectator to Senior Games he entered the cheer on athletes like Benjie. 20K and 40K road bicycle races. Swimming will be on Saturday, Benjie states “my goal in those April 16, at the YMCA at races was to not get injured and Schilling Farms in Collierville. 1st Grade not come in last place.” He is Please call 901-383-9101 for proud to say he accomplished more information. Siddur play
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March 23, All Day April 24, 2-4 p.m. May 10, 6:30 p.m. Beth Israel Congregation’s 44th Annual 2011 Yiddishe Cup Mini-Golf Join Congregation Agudath Achim, 7901 Sisterhood Bazaar will showcase traditions Golf & Games on Summer Avenue West 5th St., Little Rock, Ark., as they of a congregation that has been in existence Morris S. Fogelman Jewish Student Center at celebrate the 63rd anniversary of the State for 150 years. The bazaar attracts hundreds HILLEL OF MEMPHIS invites you and your of Israel. At this Independence of Israel event, from the Greater Jackson area who come family to participate in our 3rd Yiddishe Cup you will learn about the efforts that Israel, as a to taste and experience homemade Jewish Mini – Golf Tournament. sovereign Jewish state, has taken to Le’Taken food. A fun-filled day of sampling Jewish food, Olam (fix the world) regardless of religion, bidding on Silent Auction items donated This is an 18-hole family friendly miniature race or gender. You will also see and hear by local businesses as well as shopping the golf tournament for all ages – 5 to 105 – to about the contributions of Israel in various ever popular White Elephant and used book share a fun-filled afternoon and support fields of technology, medicine, agriculture, etc. sale creates an experience filled with the Hillel of Memphis students. Tzedekah at its in Israel and all around the world. Come to ambiance and traditions of a vibrant Jewish best! Eveyone benefits! see an impressive and exciting picture gallery congregation. The annual bazaar serves many from the Israeli humanitarian delegation to needs of the Jewish community and greater Individuals, families and businesses can support Haiti after the earthquake disaster. Jackson community and actively participates the Yiddishe Cup Mini-Golf Tournament in its well-being including scholarships for through sponsorships ranging from $100 For more details please contact Henry S. Jacobs Camp, the Community (holes and tees) to $5000 (title sponsor) or the Israeli Shlicha (emissary), Stewpot and Food Pantry, and the Mental with teams (A team of 4 - $36) Shelly Amizur Health Association. 501-663-3571 Go to www.hillelmemphis.org Click on Special [email protected] April 12, 7 p.m. Events or to www.memjfed.org to download Hillel at Mississippi State University presents YCMGT SPONSORSHIP and/or TEAM Israeli Jazz Musician Amir Gwirtzman in registration forms. Complete and return concert. Geared toward all Jewish high school to Hillel of Memphis, 3581 Midland Ave., To advertise in Memphis, TN 38111. For more information, students, this event will give students a day Jewish Scene magazine, to discover the beautiful campus and lifestyle contact Hillel of Memphis at 901.452.2453 that MSU has to offer. The concert is free or e-mail at [email protected] call 901.624.4896 and will be in the performing arts center.
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