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The Beauty of Europe’s Rivers on Avalon Waterways By Debbie Rosenthal ExperienceRiver cruising is making waves in the travel industry for a number of reasons. The intimate travel experience, with typically no more than 200 passengers, affords travelers more attention from crew and an opportunity to meet people. Choice – with a variety of rivers to choose from – the Danube, Rhine, Moselle, Seine, Rhone, Saone and Nile, these smaller ships allow for easy access to off-the-beaten path destinations, as well as major cities, giving cruisers the opportunity to experience the heart and history of a country. And port proximity. “Each time cruisers disembark from their ship they are in a new location, often within walking distance of the village square or city center, giving them time to explore on their own or as part of a small tour or group while immersing in a culture,” said Patrick Clark, managing director of Avalon Waterways. enjoy cider, wine and oil tastings, visit a calvados distillery and a farm that produces the delicious Pont l’Evêque and Liarot cheeses. In addition, a local chef will prepare for guests a menu of regional specialties while sharing tips for food preparation.” Another sure-to-be-hit for those interested in cruising Europe is Avalon’s 8-day NEW! Tulips of Northern Holland vacation. “Every year our traditional Tulip Time Cruise sells out,” said Clark. “Now, we’re giving our travelers who love the beauty and history of Holland’s tulips a chance to combine some well-known sights with off-the- Award-winning Avalon Waterways offers MORE ABOUT THE SUITE SHIPS beaten-path experiences.” travelers the youngest most innovative fleet of “With two full decks of suites, nothing showcases ships in Europe. They’ve taken everything special the best of river cruising like our Suite Ships,” said New for 2013: about river cruising and made it even better – Clark. “Each Suite has been thoughtfully designed NEW! Austrian Highlights & Bavaria: On this 9-day down to the last detail – panoramic views, large to enhance the European cruise experience. cruise, travelers will visit Austria’s capital, Vienna, and inviting spaces, first-rate food and wines, From bed and bathroom positioning to storage and the charming small towns of Melk, Dürnstein on-board lecturers and nightly entertainment. and sound-proof insulation, we provide cruisers and Grein before heading into Germany’s Bavaria, Comfort is king, dining both personal and flexible. a renewed feeling of freedom, space and comfort Munich and a visit to Oberammergau. Avalon cruisers are privy to all-inclusive access to not found with other cruise lines.” NEW! Capitals of Central Europe: Both 10- and a destination, guided sightseeing with headphones The suites on these ships feature a large seating 12-day options focus on Europe’s splendid capital in every port, VIP entry into key destinations and area adjacent to a Wall-to-Wall Panoramic cities – Vienna, Bratislava and Budapest – as well unparalleled cultural immersion and storytelling Window. When opened, this 10’ x 7’ floor- as the many small towns that dot the landscape thanks to highly skilled cruise and tour directors. to-ceiling window transforms the entire suite along the way. In addition to countless trade accolades, Avalon into the category’s only Open-Air BalconySM. NEW! Highlights of Germany: On this 13-day Waterways has garnered some of the industry’s Enhancements, including marble bathrooms, journey from Munich to Basel, Avalon guests most prestigious honors: Best Line in Avalon-branded deluxe bedding (Comfort visit two of King Ludwig’s most famous castles: 2010 by Cruise Critic editors, among the top five Collection by AvalonSM) and the perfect balance Newuschwanstein, the inspiration for Sleeping river cruise lines in Travel + Leisure’s 2011 World’s of warm interiors and natural lighting, are distinct Beauty’s castle, and Linderhof. Flanked by rolling Best Awards, Condé Nast Traveler’s 2011 Reader’s and unexpected. vineyards and castle-crowned cliffs, the Rhineland Choice Awards and Best Value in River Cruising by Mirroring the on-board cruise experience serves up vistas straight from the Brothers Grimm Arthur Frommer’s Budget Travel. Avalon Waterways found on all of Avalon’s ships, the Suite Ships with visits to UNESCO World Heritage sites. is part of the Globus family of brands. feature a club, main lounge and dining room with On the heels of announcing two new Suite sweeping views, hair salon, Sky Deck fun pool and Ships in Europe and Avalon ChoiceSM – an Open-Air Bistro for outdoor grilled lunches. In entirely new concept in river cruising – for 2013, addition, the fitness rooms aboard the Panorama, Avalon Waterways is also unveiling plans to add Visionary and Vista are more expansive featuring five new itineraries (plus a new themed cruise) additional equipment and room to renew. 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The Maccabi torch arrived at Memphis International and was carried by Memphis runners to the Memphis JCC.

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Ten years after Memphis last hosted the “During the opening ceremonies each of the Maccabi Games, community leaders declared that teams took their turn marching in, and it was the competition should return to the Memphis very thrilling to see all the groups walk by,” he Jewish Community Center (JCC) to celebrate its continued. “But when the Israeli team passed 30-year anniversary. After all, the games and the by, there was such a roar of excitement from city share a bit of history. American Jews that it was really a sight to see. The Maccabi torch arrives at So after months of planning, athletes from “I look back at today’s community of young FedExForum. more than 25 U.S. communities, a delegation Jewish adults, who were participants in the from Israel, and smaller delegations from Mexico Games, and see how they have become leaders of and Canada will parade into Memphis on August our community,” he said. “I feel that the Maccabi

ON THE SIDELINES 5-10, 2012. Most importantly they’re continuing experience had a lot to do with developing their a precedent that began here in 1982 when leadership skills and their connection to Judaism.” Memphis opened what was then called the North Those memories will always have a special American Maccabi Games and later, in 2002, the place in Bob’s heart. As Games Coordinator he JCC Maccabi Games. was one of several officials who was present when Now, after months of preparation, last- the Maccabi Torch reached Memphis. It was minute details are still being addressed at shipped from Israel to Memphis International A winning team. JCC-Central. As daunting a task it has been Airport where various community runners took to prepare for the Games today, it was just turns carrying it to the JCC. I look back at as difficult back in 1982. After all, there was More than 400 athletes and their coaches “ no blueprint to go by. Retired Jewish Family attended the 1982 Games including a small today’s community Service executive director, then associate contingent of 20 from Memphis. Those numbers executive director of the JCC, Bob Silver, said have swelled to 1300 athletes and coaches from of young Jewish the sheer size of hosting the Games didn’t across the U.S. and Israel, and 200 slated from adults, who were fully hit his colleagues until the opening Memphis. As the head of the current Memphis ceremonies. After all this was the single delegation and one of the athletes in the 1982 participants in the largest Jewish sporting event in America – let Games, Anthony Morrison is one who owns a Games, and see how alone Memphis. unique perspective. “Opening ceremonies were held on the As a former athlete he’ll feel a bit of pride they have become backfields of the JCC,” Silver said. “We rented when he marches in the Opening Ceremonies at bleachers from the Park Commission. Putting FedExForum, but the special part will be that his leaders of our those bleachers together was a big job. wife and children will be alongside. Families of the community 6 July/August 2012 I www.jewishscenemagazine.com ” ON THE SIDELINES

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1982 and 2002 Maccabi Games will be included in the Parade of Athletes. “That’ll be a neat and emotional touch,” Morrison said. Another moving moment will be when four descendents of 1972 slain Israeli Olympic weightlifter Yosef Romano bring the torch to Memphis from Israel. “That will bring a historical and emotional touch to the event,” said Morrison. “I think that will make a big impact on everyone.” Morrison’s competition was table tennis, something he recalls as short Screened,S d BBonded dd&I & Insuredd but sweet. “I remember beating some American in the first round, and Light Housekeeping & Laundry then I was slated to play someone from Israel in the second round,” he said. Transportation/Errands “Even though I was one of the better, if not the best, players in Memphis, Respite & 24-Hour Care this guy would’ve beaten the livin’ stew out of me,” he laughed. “The next Homemaker Services day my family and I left for Israel. I kidded my friends that I would’ve won Meal Preparation that match and the overall tournament had we stayed.” Personal Care Finding enough housing for the athletes has always been difficult but State Licensed perhaps not as difficult as this year. City and county schools open that week and that’s caused a bit of a problem. “Parents are busy getting their own kids ready for school,” he explained “Having the Maccabi kids at their house and providing them and their own kids with transportation at the same time is a lot to expect for some people.” School seems to start earlier every year; unfortunately the schools didn’t announce their schedule until February so the planning committee wasn’t aware of it until it was too late. Cary & “It threw a wrench into our plans,” explained Morrison, “but we’ve Wendy managed to work around it. The JCC staff is so amazing that they just run Rotter with it. They’ve been working so hard and getting it done at simply an EACH OFFICE INDEPENDENTLY amazing pace.” OWNED & OPERATED At any rate, get ready Memphis as Maccabi returns home.

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JACOBS CAMP Recieves A New Ark By Cara Greenstein

URJ Henry S. Jacobs Camp recently kicked off its 43rd camping season with a new treasure to enhance their summer worship experience.

When the Jacobs Camp community gathered for Shabbat morning services on June 16, they were presented with a handcrafted ark, Torah stand and reading table to be used for worship in the camp’s new Performing Arts Center. The ceremonial items were made by Dr. Bob Cohan of Tallahassee, Fla., who after retiring from the medical profession turned his full attention to woodworking and Jewish study.

When the Museum for Southern Jewish Experience moved off of the camp property a few months ago, director Jonathan “JC” Cohen realized the need for a continuous worship space. “When folks heard the Museum was moving, the question I was asked most often was ‘would we still have Shabbat services in there?’” said JC. “It was important that we continue to use the auditorium as a worship space, which made it a priority of mine to make sure we had the right ritual items to make that happen. My first call was to Bob Cohan.”

While Bob recited this week’s parsha with yad in hand, which of course Dr. Bob Cohan of Tallahassee, Fla., with Jacobs Camp he carved himself, campers and staff witnessed the artist’s selfless director Jonathan “JC” Cohen. Bob handcrafted the dedication to Southern Judaism’s future. new ark, Torah stand and reading table. “As this building becomes the Jacobs Performing Arts Center and continues to be the place where we pray together, we turn a new page,” said Michael Danziger, Rosh T’fillah and education director. “It’s a celebration of our Jewish life now. It’s not from a place where there aren’t Jews left; it’s in a place where there are Jews—where Judaism is alive.”

Bob’s family and friends joined him at Jacobs Camp to dedicate the worship space and celebrate his achievement.

“This weekend at camp with the children, family, friends and staff is, without a doubt, the most meaningful time I have ever experienced,” said Bob. “The spirit was electric and will stay with me always.”

Now, with ark and lectern in their midst, the HSJ community sees the vitality in Bob’s hard work.

“Bob made this ark out of wood,” said Michael. “But I hope, as we move forward, as we pray in here each week—this summer, next summer, and summers to come—we can see in this wood our reflection, as though it’s a mirror. Not easy to do with wood. But, if we look at this and see our reflection, we can see ourselves in our Torah, in our story, in the words that tell us who we want to be.”

“Jacobs is an oasis of consistency of social order and great joy—a setting to truly build on the three legs of Judaism (God), Torah and community,” said Bob. “And I feel very honored to have been able to bring some of this together in helping to create the worship area.”

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Birthright Trip 2012 By Daniel Snyder

Wow! What an amazing trip. This summer, Molly trip – experiencing Shabbat in Jerusalem at the Rafaely and I participated in a truly once-in-a-lifetime Western Wall. During the day we explored the experience, better known as Taglit-Birthright Israel. excavations of the southern part of the wall and This incredible program provides Israel educational toured the Jewish Quarter of the Old City. That trips for Jewish adults ages 18 to 26 from around the night, we arrived back at the Kotel to celebrate world who have never been to Israel. Kabbalat Shabbat. Just getting the experience of Molly and I had been anticipating this trip for the amazing atmosphere of the people singing, more than year. When it finally became a reality, dancing, and praying in front the Wailing Wall we could hardly believe we were actually in the would have been enough for the entire trip. That homeland of our people. We could hardly get over is how powerful this moment was. the fact that so much history and culture had On Saturday we had some time to rest and taken place right under our feet. recuperate. That afternoon we toured the Knesset Molly Rafaely and Daniel Snyder We spent our 10-day adventure forging new Park. The Knesset is the Israeli Parliament friendships with students from all over the eastern building. We presented skits for each other that seaboard, as well as eight amazing Israelis currently portrayed that week’s parsha, attended a lecture serving in the Israeli Defense Force. The soldiers by the distinguished speaker Neil Lazarus on were not there as security guards, but to interact the current geopolitical situation of Israel and with us. We learned that they are kids just like us attended a havdallah service. We ended the who like to have a good time and like to connect evening with a night out on Ben Yehuda Street, with people. a really cool pedestrian mall where the youngsters The whole trip felt more like one long day, come out after Shabbat. because all of our activities blurred together. With The seventh day was an emotionally tough day so many sights to see and so little time, we had to at Yad Vashem Holocaust Museum and Mount be on the go literally 24/7. Herzel where all of the important leaders and We spent the first night at Kibbutz Afikim in soldiers of Israel are laid to rest. But the mood Daniel rides a camel northern Israel close to the Galilee. In the morning lightened with an evening of Bedouin hospitality. we went to the Kineret Cemetery and learned about We stayed in an authentic Bedouin tent that some of the early pioneers who helped establish held all 48 of us, and participated in a bonfire, an the land of Zion. We hiked through the Nachal amazing dinner sitting on the ground in a tent and Jilaboun, saw a breathtaking waterfall, trekked to a song session. an observation point to see the borders of Syria and We woke up on the eighth day for some camel Lebanon from atop the apex of Mt. Bental and ended riding and a peaceful desert hike through the the first day with a wine tasting at the Golan Winery Nahal Havarim and Ein Ovdat. We saw the and kayaking in the Jordan River. grave of David Ben Gurion, the first prime The next day in Tzfat, we learned about Kaballah minister of Israel, and the impressive Israeli (Jewish mysticism) from Avraham Leventhal and agricultural innovations at Shvil Hasalat where volunteered in a community garden in the city of Jews have managed to turn the desert into Lod. Later that night we hit the streets of Tel Aviv a fertile land for crops. We said our goodbyes for some good times and stayed on the beach at to the soldiers, which was very tough since we Golden Beach Hotel. made such close friendships. On day three we explored the young, hip city of The ninth day was also one of the major Tel Aviv, touring Rothschild Avenue, the Bauhaus highlights in my opinion. We climbed Masada architecture and the Ruvin Rubin Museum. and floated in the Dead Sea. Masada has a lot of Rubin was an influential artist whose art was meaning for Jews because this is where they held Daniel and Kabbalah leader very connected with the land. We explored the out against the Romans. From atop Masada, we Avraham Leventhal Graffiti culture and what we could glean from the had amazing views of our surroundings. At Ein symbolism expressed in this amazing street art. Gedi Spa resort, we experienced a mud bath, On the fourth day we met the soldier participants which was quite rejuvenating. We took a wagon at Binyanei Hauma followed by a hike through the ride out to the Dead Sea where we floated in the ancient agricultural terraces at Sataf. For lunch we salty water and blistering hot conditions. explored the vast diversity of cultural cuisine in the That night we wrapped things up at the Young Machane Yehuda marketplace. Jewish immigrants, Judea campus and had our last group dinner. who came from all over the world – , South Molly and I will never forget the impact this trip America, Eastern Europe, and Africa – had food made on us and what we gained from it. We are for us try. We got a stunning view of the city from so fortunate to have had this experience in Israel a distance on the Haas Promenade. That night we and to have shared it with 46 other people who watched some truly thought-provoking short films each contributed something to the group. 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Benefits of a second language according Jewish Day Schools… to a 2007 NEA study: • Benefits academic progress in other subjects Worth the Investment By Marla Kaminsky • Narrows achievement gaps • Benefits basic skills development Parents of Jewish Day School students agree middle-school football. Schools like BSSS • Benefits higher order, abstract and it is worth the investment. But demonstrating are putting a priority on meeting all of the creative thinking the worth of a day school education to families child’s needs and providing the best academic • Enriches and enhances cognitive of young children has grown increasingly experience possible. development difficult. “Our constituency wants the best For the 2011-2012 school year, BSSS education for their child,” says Sally Baer, head students scored exceptionally high on the • Enhances a student’s sense of achievement of school for Bornblum Solomon Schechter Stanford Achievement Tests and proved to be School (BSSS) in Memphis, Tenn. “It is up to very well prepared for the best high school • Helps students score higher on standardized tests us to demonstrate to parents that Bornblum and colleges in the country. “Today’s parents Solomon Schechter School provides exactly want the best education,” says Ms. Baer. “If • Promotes cultural awareness and that to their children. We provide the best that education is part of a Jewish day school competency secular education, topping it off with a Judaic education, that is great. If not, they will send • Improves chances of college program that benefits students in both their their children somewhere else. This is why it acceptance, achievement and attainment intellectual and moral development.” Baer is is imperative that we continue to provide the speaking of scientific studies, including a study best education…period. • Enhances career opportunities from the National Education Association, that “That is the reality we are dealing with,” she • Benefits understanding and security in shows students who learn a second language continued. “Jewish education just isn’t enough community and society at a young age benefit from enriched and anymore, but if we provide the best education, Bornblum Solomon Schechter School enhanced cognitive development, increased we get to top that off with all the benefits that student achievements: academic performance in other subjects a Jewish education offers.” and improved rates of college acceptance, BSSS had a higher percentage of students • Two students scored perfectly on the attainment and achievement. (see side bar) qualify for the Duke TIP program than most Wordmasters challenge, a 250,000 In addition to these benefits, parents cite the other area schools, according to Baer. “Our student national competition warm, close, caring atmosphere of Jewish Day students see success while at Schechter and • 62% of BSSS students qualified for Schools, compared with the larger environment after they graduate and go on to high school, the Duke University TIP program, an of public and other private schools. Samantha college and their careers,” she said “Realistically initiative for gifted students. This is a and Lon Alperin, parents of a recent eighth we are competing with public school optional higher percentage than other area grade graduate and a sixth grade student at programs and other area private schools. We public and private schools BSSS believe, “The investment in our children’s must show families that this is the best place for • An eighth grade student advanced Schechter education has been invaluable. The their children.” to the state level of the National level of confidence our children have gained BSSS is addressing the changing community Geographic Bee being a part of a small, nurturing environment needs by implementing a carefully planned • Three fourth grade students were has played a large part in their abilities to try recruitment program aimed primarily at one of 25 honorable mentions in new things and explore greater challenges.” families with children ages one through five Scholastic’s Kids are Authors contest Schools like BSSS have continued to rise followed up with a retention program to keep for their book titled Absolutely to the occasion when it comes to addressing families engaged once they choose BSSS for Amazing Animal Alliterations. The the needs of today’s day school students. their children. Accompanying these efforts is a competition featured over 1,000 Last year BSSS addressed the desire among strategic marketing effort designed to ensure entries and our fourth graders were parents for more athletics by partnering with that the community sees the day school for all the only students in the state of a local independent school to offer students it offers – both Jewish and secular. Tennessee to receive recognition. 12 July/August 2012 I www.jewishscenemagazine.com TEEN SCENE

Memphis participants volunteer at Shelby Farms Park Earth Day J-Serve... Youth Tikkun Olam A record 10,000 Jewish teens from across North America, Europe and Israel participated in a day of community service and improvement projects as part of J‑Serve’s International Day of Jewish Youth Service. More than 100 Memphis teens participated this year, “doubling last year’s total participation,” said Memphis BBYO program associate and NCSY J-Serve program manager Sharon Kaplan. Mini-Shabbaton Memphis weekend with 23 Sr. NCSYers Memphis J-Serve participants volunteered at Memphis Jewish Home and two New York advisors and guest speaker Rabbi and Rehab, Plough Towers, Belmont Village, held a car wash to support the Ronald McDonald House and volunteered at Shelby Farms Earth Steven Burg (International Director of NCSY). On Day 5k. The programs were hosted by BBYO, MeFTY, NCSY, Memphis Saturday night the group went to Skyzone – an entire Jewish Federation, Jewish Foundation of Memphis and the Memphis Jewish room full of trampolines, dodge ball and basketball. Community Center. NCSYers left thrilled and exhausted. “Our projects were a few of more than 100 international projects in which 6th through 12th grade teens explored the Jewish values of gemilut chasidim, acts of loving kindness, tzedakah, just and charitable giving, and tikkum olam, the responsibility to repair the world through their meaningful acts of service,” said Kaplan. For eight years Jewish youth from around the world have come together to encourage community building and connections across religious and societal lines. J‑Serve 2012 is the Jewish service component of Youth Service America’s annual Global Youth Service Day and is a collaboration of the BBYO Panim Institute and Repair the World. J-Serve is generously underwritten by the Charles and Lynn Schusterman Family Foundation, and it is supported by partner agencies BBYO, Foundation for Jewish Camp, JCCA, Jewish Federations, Jewish Student Unions, Jewish Teen Funders Network, NCSY, NFTY, Rock the Vote, USY and Young Judea. “J-Serve is weaving a tapestry of stories into a moving narrative: thousands of teens united in answering the call to greatness by volunteering to repair their communities and our world. All of us who share a devotion and commitment to the Jewish future should be moved and inspired,” says Lynn Schusterman, chair of the Charles and Lynn Schusterman Family Foundation. Those interested in learning more about J‑Serve can visit www.jserve. org for information and photos from all of the projects. Jewish Scene I July/August 2012 13 SCENES

The Jewish Federation of Arkansas

The Jewish Federation of Arkansas’ annual dinner was held at the Statehouse Convention Center and honored President Bill Clinton with its Tikkun Olam Lifetime Achievement Award.

Tikkun Olam Awards were given to Jonathan Feldman, Ellen and Stan Kessler, Sue Koppel, Eileen Lieber, Beth Levi, Karen Mackey, Becky Marks, Rose Ann Naron, Bonnie Nickol, Corky Schroeder, Jim Shipley and Justice Annabelle Imber Tuck for their service to Arkansas Jewish organizations in 2011.

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New Orleans Section of the National Council of Jewish Women

In June, the Greater New Honored for their dedication to program were Orleans Section of the National Mischelll Troy, Katherine Ellis, Sigdeegah Abdul- Council of Jewish Women Abeel, Carol Good and Tricia Kirschman - NCJW (NCJW) celebrated 25 years of HIPPY Committee bringing youngsters the extra necessary tools for succeeding in school and later in life.

The Home Instruction Program for Preschool Youngsters (HIPPY) is a home-based intervention program created for parents who do not feel confident in their own experiences and abilities to teach their children. Read more about the program at www. jewishscenemagazine.com Phyllis Nitzkin, NCJW Past President, Tricia Kirschman, NCJW Board Member, Madelyn Carol Good, NCJW chair of Schenk, NCJW HIPPY Committee, Babs Isaacson, Hippy, with clippings of featuring NCJW HIPPY Committee highlights of 25 years of HIPPY

Temple Bnai Israel, Hattiesburg Washington DC - Jerusalem Day

Hear Them Roar: An Every Man’s Guide to Opera! was The International Israel Allies Caucus Foundation presented at Temple Bnai Israel, in Hattiesburg, Miss. as part Jerusalem Day Breakfast On Capitol Hill of the city ‘s two-week FestivalSouth.

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Rafael “Ray” H. Berk of Nashville was been named Levy serves as Of Counsel in the Nashville office of president of The Temple - Congregation Ohabai Sholom Dickinson Wright PLLC, where he specializes in the in Belle Meade. He will lead its 750-member family corporate, healthcare enterprises and estate planning congregation for a two-year term. areas. Sir is an attorney in the law office of Martin Sir & Associates, specializing in personal injury, probate and Other newly-elected officers are: Vice President Ralph divorce. Friedman, a Memphis native, specializes in the Z. Levy, Jr., Treasurer Martin Sir, both of Nashville, and sale of new home construction as a Realtor® and sales & Secretary Joyce Bauman Friedman of Franklin. marketing assistant for Fox Ridge Homes.

Berk is the 57th president of The Temple, which has Founded in 1851, The Temple, Congregation Ohabai Sholom historical beginnings dating back to 1851 in Nashville when (www.templenashville.org), is Nashville’s oldest and largest The Temple purchased cemetery property. He has served Jewish congregation. As a reform congregation, The Temple on The Temple’s Board of Trustees since 2002. A native of serves the Middle Tennessee region including Davidson, Houston, Texas, Berk is a partner with the law firm Pohl & Rutherford, Sumner and Williamson counties, and southern Berk, LLP, specializing in personal injury, products liabiity Kentucky. Mark Schiftan serves as its senior rabbi, Shana and business litigation. Goldstein Mackler as its associate rabbi, Tracy Fishbein as cantor, and Bernie Gutcheon as cantor emeritus.

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Memphis BBYO members participating in J-Serve joined residents for a day of Bingo. - We ’ re still - Memphis Jewish Home. JUST STRONGER.

Memphis Jewish Home & Rehab maintains the same mission and vision as we did when we opened 85 years ago — to provide the highest quality care steeped in Jewish tradition. We’ve built upon those values as we’ve broadened our services, offering Sylvia Gosnell comprehensive rehabilitation therapies for with visiting JCC those affected by illness, injury, or surgery. kindergartener SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE See how we’re helping parents, families, SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE and the community grow stronger.

Visit us at memphisjewishhome.org. SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE Yakov Muchnik SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE performs with friend and professional SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE Russian singer, SCENE SCENE SCENESCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENESCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENESCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE Valeriy Valsilyer SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENEWWII veterans SCENE were honored on 36 Bazeberry Road | Cordova, TN 38018 SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENEVictory Day SCENE 901-758-0036 | memphisjewishhome.org SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE ©2012 Memphis Jewish Home & Rehab. All rights reserved. SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE Jewish Scene I July/August 2012 17 SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENESCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENESCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENES

SCENESCENE SCENE High School debate SCENE SCENE SCENE day: Dylan Cooper (seated) Jeremy Cooper, Sade Cooper SCENE and Sarah Belz debate the U.S. Space Program as judge Jon Wogan listens.

Congregation celebration with new Temple Israel Trip to Israel with Rabbi ECE Ice Cream Temple president Paula Jacobson, Micah Greenstein Bash- PreK4 associate Rabbi Katie Bauman and students Nerya outgoing president, Nancy Robinson Puchaev, Nerya Malka Maimon, Sarah Kahane and Yehuda Landau.

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SCENE SCENE SCENESCENE SCENE SCENE Sulfite Headaches? SCENE Probably Not. By Gary Burhop

The addition of minute quantities of sulfur In the end, if one knows they are allergic to to wine to preserve its freshness and retard sulfites, then they should avoid all wines. If spoilage has been common practice for you think sulfites cause your headaches, eat several millennia. Only since 1987 in the a few dried apricots. If you get no headache, United States and 2008 in the European then sulfites are not the cause, as dried Union, have wineries been required to list apricots have about 2,000 parts per million. on the label Sulfites Added. And with those declarations have come the ‘conventional Know that I am not qualified to offer medical wisdom’ and folklore that sulfites cause a advice, but I can separate fact from fiction. host of reactions from triggering allergies to producing headaches. But despite much SCENE scientific research, there is no evidence Gary Burhop owns Great Wines & SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE Spirits located at 6150 Poplar Avenue that the presence of sulfur is the cause of in Regalia, Memphis, Tenn., 38119 and the headaches. While some people do have invites your questions and patronage. headaches after consuming wine, sulfites have Contact him at 901.682.1333 or been ruled out. [email protected]. SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE

Fermentation is a complex biological process SCENE that results in many chemical reactions. Sulfur is actually produced during fermentation or is SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE a residue that the vines themselves produced to defend against pathogens. Histamines and SCENE biologic amines are also produced during fermentation. Both are possible causes of SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE headaches, along with dehydration and excessive alcohol consumption.

According to Andy Waterhouse at The SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE University of California at Davis, “Sulfites SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE preserve wine in four completely different ways.” Even with perfect hygiene in a winery, wine without sulfites is likely to oxidize SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE quickly. Hence, the need. SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE Sulfites are widely used throughout the food industry – from dried fruits to processed SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENEpotatoes and fresh seafood. SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE So why the warning label? The Food and Drug SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENEAdministration determined that 5% of people SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENEwith asthma, or less than 1% of the population, SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE has some sensitivity to sulfur. As a result, if a wine has more than 10 parts per million, or SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENEexpressed as decimal 0.0001, it must carry the SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENEwarning. Most wines SCENE have just 50 or so parts per million, and would, whether sulfur is used in any part of the wine making process. It is SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENEnaturally occurring. SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE Jewish Scene I July/August 2012 19 SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENESCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENESCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENESCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENESCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENESCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENESCENE SCENE SCENE SCENESCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENESCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE REVIEWS 400 Jews Gather for First-Ever Limmud FSU Moldova Story by Jen Glantz || Photo Credit: Niv Shimshoni

More than 400 young Jews from Moldova and the southern region of Ukraine came together in the city of Chisinau, in June, for the first Limmud FSU (former Soviet Union) Conference in Moldova. Limmud FSU is a festival of Jewish learning Fine Statione ry & Gifts featuring a packed program of lectures, workshops, round-table discussions, music and a wide-range of cultural events.

The conference included over 40 lectures, presentations, cultural performances, workshops, excursions and round-table discussions.

The participants had the opportunity to meet the Prime Minister of Moldova, Vlad Filat.

“I’m happy and proud that the government of Moldova decided to be part of Limmud FSU, a worldwide phenomenon,” said Prime Minister Filat in the opening ceremony of the conference. “I consider this conference as the beginning of a substantial relationship between Moldova, Israel and the Jewish people.”

“There are more than 22,000 Jews who live in Moldova, with about 15,000 Jews concentrated in the capital,” said Chaim Chesler, founder of Limmud FSU. “The Limmud FSU Conference in Chisinau is aimed to revolutionize pluralistic Jewish engagement of Jews and is making a great impact in strengthening Jewish identity through a unique educational experience of Jewish history and culture.”

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SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENEMatthew Bronfman, Prime SCENE Minister SCENE Filat, Chairman of the Moldovan Jewish SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENEcommunity, SCENE Alexander Bilinkis SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENESCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENESCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENESCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENEParticipants celebrate SCENE at the gala event SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE20 July/August 2012 I www.jewishscenemagazine.com SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENESCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENESCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE SCENE ADVERTISER LISTING

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