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Number 3 Tlovemfier 1987 CAMPAIGN '88 CAMPAI CAMPAIGN '88....CAMPAIGN '88....CAMPAIGN '88,.., Super Sunday set for Nov. 1 Atlanta's Billie Feinman "You can pay us now or you can pay us later" is a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 1 at Siskin Steel and Supply to address Women's onje of the themes this year's Super Sunday Company and will continue nonstop until 1 p.m. < hairmen Warren Dropkin and Harley Kaufman are There will be a breakfast at 9 a.m. for the workers Division sing to encourage community members to and a training session at 9:30. jmmit themselves early in the campaign. The Women's Division of the Federation's 1988 By having only one session, rather than two Harley and Warren want to exceed the amount Campaign will mark the opening of their drive two-hour sessions as was the case in previous with two appearances by Mrs. Billie Feinman of iledged during last year's Super Sunday campaigns, chairman Warren Dropkin hopes Atlanta-a member of the National United Jewish telephone campaign, but their primary goal is to things will run smoother. "With no break up Appeal's Women's Division Board. ave as many m.embers of the community commit between sessions, it will provide a continuous On the morning of Wednesday, Oct. 21, Mrs. emselves prior to Nov. 1 as possible. opportunity for us to reach the community and Feinman will address the women of the As their recent flyer-picturing Harley and will keep the momentum going," Warren says, community at an 11 o'clock brunch in the W»ren relaxing at poolside-points out, "We adding, "We expect to surpass last year's total by Continental Apartments Party Room. That voold much rather be able to stay by the pool using such innovative ideasforthe SuperSunday evening, she will be the featured speaker at a nan have to call you early Super Sunday process." "Dutch Treat" dinner at 6:30 at the Sheraton City- nOrning!" Watch your mail for further pledge reminders. Center Hotel. An invitation for these events has The year's telephone campaign will begin at 10 been sent to all the women in the local Jewish community. The Women's Division chairwomen, Merle Backer and Brenda Lefkoff are excited about Mrs. Feinman's upcoming appearances, saying, "she Billie Feinman is super-charged and to-the-point." "She lets you know what the situation is and Mrs. Feinman has received many awards for how much your help is needed," Mrs. Backer her work, including Atlanta's Abe Schwartz adds. "I think everyone at the campaign's Young Leadership Award in 1983. workers training was mesmerized when she Mrs. Backer and Mrs. Lefkoff urge every spoke to them in September." woman in the community to come to one of the Aside from several trips to Israel and other two events on Oct. 21 to hear Mrs. Feinman in places around the world, Mrs. Feinman's person. They promise good food and a very experience includes a great deal of volunteer uplifting presentation. work in the Atlanta community. She has been an Judy Richelson and Sylvia Slovis are the brunch active volunteer since 1973, when she first chairpersons and Rose Lefkoff is in charge of became involved in the Brandeis National arrangements. Women's Committee. She served several terms Reservations for one or the other event may be as president of the Atlanta chapter. made up to the day before they take place by Mrs. Feinman has also been very involved in calling 894-1317. Transportation to the events for the Atlanta Jewish Federation-as chairman of those who may need it is also available by calling the Women's Division in 1984 and 1986 and as a 894-1317. The minimum campaign gift required to member of the board since 1981. She is also a past attend either event is $100. National Board member of AIPAC (American Israel Public Affairs Committee). the Campaign, see page 3. Fo r more on

1987 General Assembly in Miarna—Nov. 18 ^w^& "Dor L'Dor: From Generation to Generation- Building Community and Continuity Through People"

The Super Sunday committee approaches a serious commitment with a bit of humor.

B'nai Zion V„.r r 1888-1988 ^ The 56th annual General Assembly sponsored /lttC e** •The Role of Campaign in Reaching the Next °«,* «'orlForUs.rorO.»'> ' by the Council of Jewish Federations will take Generation place this year in Miami, Fla. from Nov. 18 to 22 • Overlooked and Uninvolved Populations: with preliminary sessions on Tuesday, Nov. 17. Faculty, Students, Singles The theme of this year's assembly is "Dor L'Dor: • Developing Human Resources and Learning B'nai Zion Torah Weekend V—Nov. 6-8 From Generation to Generation-Building Leaders Community and Continuity Through People." • Maintaining Unity Amidst Diversity B'nai Zion Torah Weekend overall chairpeople Several members of the local community • Serving New Types of Jewish Family Ruth and Lester Votava and Pat and David Lyday are already plan to attend the assembly that will Structures busy preparing for B'nai Zion's Centennial year's focus on an examination of how the Federation • Refugee Resettlement—Absorbing Increased kiekoff event-Torah Weekend V. network together with Israel and World Jewry, Numbers This year's Torah Weekend scholar-in- can most effectively meet the challenges facing • Cutting-Edge Issues: Adolescents, the residence is David G. Roskies, a native of Jewish life at home and abroad. Those attending Disabled, the Elderly Montreal, Canada. He was educated at Brandeis from Chattanooga are Rabbi Michael Katz, Pris and • Recruiting a New Generation of Professional University where he received his doctorate in Robert Siskin, Amelia Lebovitz and Judi and Mike Leaders 1975. His major concern is the world of Eastern Spector. • Jewish Education Expo '87 European Jewry: its achievements, its • Celebrating the Constitution's Bicentennial: A confrontation with modernity, its destruction and Some of the highlights of the agenda will focus its living heritage. In 1971 he published Night on discussions of the following issues: Legacy of Freedom and Responsibility There will also be a special Women's Division Words: A Midrash on the Holocaust, and in 1975 • Connecting the Next Generation to the Jewish he co-authored The Shtetl Book. Dr. Roskies' Community Program at the assembly. This program is being planned under the direction of Betty Lieberman, recent book, Against the Apocalypse: • Transmitting Jewish Knowledge, Responses to Catastrophe in Modern Commitment and Values CJF Women's Division chairwoman. Speakers for the sessions will include leading Israeli women Jewish Culture, published in 1984 has won • Israel and North America: Sustaining the from the fields of education and defense and critical acclaim. Partnership Across the Generations leading women in the American Jewish Dr. Roskies will provide an informative and • Broadening Opportunities for People to Serve community. fascinating three days as he addresses these People topics: • Soviet Jewry: Responding to New Possibilities "This year's General Assembly theme is especially meaningful to women," Lieberman Friday night Nov. 6-The Shtetl in Fact and • Adult Jewish Education—Creative Methods for says. "It speaks to the heart of Jewish women Fiction; Shabbat morning Nov. 7-Creative Life-Long Learning Betrayal: The Art of Modern Yiddish Storytelling throughout history. It has never been more Chairpeople for the weekend's events are: Ruth • Ethiopian Jewry—Completing the Task significant, more challenging, than it is today." and Sunday morning Nov. 8-Songs of Prophecy •The Emerging Continental Society and Lester for the Sunday brunch, Amelia Lebovitz For more information on the General Assembly and Profanity in the Nazi Ghettos: Responses to •World Jewry: Strengthening Jewish Community Catastrophe in Jewish Art (a slide show). for Saturday's Kiddush and Sharon and Martha and the Women's Division program, please call Berman for Friday's dinner. and Continuity Globally the Federation office now at 894-1317. In addition, on Saturday evening Dr. Roskies • Jewish Perspectives on Public Responsibility will conduct a special study session at the home Ruth adds that there is no extra charge for for Social Services of Dr. Sam & Claire Binder. The topic will be "Songs flowers and that the flowers on the bima will be • The Jewish Agency: The Changing North of Prophecy & Profanity in the Nazi Ghettos". dedicated to "the great storytellers in our lives." . American Rofe tZHf* Chattanooga j^ijafar November 1987 A message from Federation President Mayor Roberts invites Israeli city to participate Robert Siskin with Chattanooga in Sister City Program "It's Up To Us" Soon after David Ben-Gurion read Israel's Declaration of Last month, Chattanooga Mayor Gene Independence to the crowd massed in the Tel Aviv Museum on Roberts wrote a letter of invitation on behalf of TRAVEL OPTIONS: May 14, 1948, he faced the task of selecting ambassadors for the people of Chattanooga to the mayor of diplomatic posts around the world. The country was already Givatayim, Israel-lzhak Yaron-and its people a) Direct flight to New York under attack by nine Arab armies. Boatloads of refugees from to participate with Chattanooga "as our Sister b) Visit London [El Al will stop and allow a Europe's displaced persons camps were unloading their City for the purpose of creating greater mutual c) Visit Amsterdam visit to both these cities w/o penniless, destitute cargo on Israel's shore. Ben-Gurion had so understanding between the people of our any additional airfare] much to do he scarcely had time to think. And yet, Israel had joined cities and our nations." Prices include round-trip airfare (NY-Tel Aviv-NY on the family of nations. Ambassadors had to be sent abroad. Mayor Roberts hopes to officially El Al)* hotel stay (bed and breakfast), registration Fortunately, as a nation of immigrants, Israel abounded in native consummate the agreement to become sister fee, all transfers, complete hosting with Sister City, speakers of the world's languages. cities at Israel's World Conference of Twin Cities entrance fees, portage, luggage, bus and guide. Ben-Gurion summoned the painter, Reuven Rubin - an and Municipal Institutions scheduled for March Deluxe accommodations: $1,474 00 plus 23.00 tax.* immigrant from Romania -- and asked him to serve as 13-20, 1988, as the State of Israel celebrates its Single Supplement $253.00 ambassador to that country. It was an invitation so far from 40th anniversary and the Union of Local Rubin's goals and inclinations that he could scarcely believe he Authorities in Israel celebrates its 50th Jerusalem Tel Aviv anniversary. Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Jackson, of the Hilton (Room only) Ramada had heard the questions right. Ramada Renaissance Plaza "Ambassador to Romania? Why Mr. Prime Minister," Rubin local Sister Cities Association are currently stammered, "what do I know from being an ambassador?" planning to attend the conference in Israel. First Class accommodations: $1,450 00 plus $23 00 "My dear friend," Ben-Gurion responded. "What do I know from The conference is entitled "Friendship tax.* being a prime minister? But you see," he continued, "there aren't Between Cities at Work for the GOod of the Single Supplement $207 00 so many of us here. So it's up to us." Citizens" and will focus on deepening the ties Jerusalem Tel Aviv Rubin had occasion to quote that last line to his wife, Esther, the between the participating mayors, senior Moriah Dan Panorama night before they left for Europe. You see, Israel had no flag municipal officials and citizens from facets of Tourist accommodation: $1.350 00 plus $23.00 tax.* factory at the time -- and while the country had a flag -- designed communal and institutional life. Included on Single Supplement $178 00 by Rubin himself - one couldn't just walk into a store and buy one. the itinerary will be five days of meetings and Flags had to be sewn to order. But the Rubins hadn't had time to touring in Jerusalem followed by a tour of Tel Jerusalem Tel Aviv get that done - and how could they serve as ambassadors without Aviv and a farewell international evening. Windmill Sinai Sonesta Park at least one Israeli flag for their new residence? As the flag's Participants will spend two days visiting their Knesset designer, Rubin had the proportions well in mind. He drew a sister city. The America-Israel Friendship League pattern on a piece of paper. Esther, like any good Jewish mother is co-sponsoring this program in the United * $3.00 U.S. departure tax. $10.00 U.S. customs tax preparing her family for a trip, had just bought new pajamas for States. In addition to coordinating the U.S. cities and $1000 Israel departure tax their two young sons - one pair happened to be blue, the other, participating in the conference, the AIFL is * EI-AI, Israel Airlines, is the official carrier for the wrjite. She got her scissors and thread and sewed. The next day, arranging a supplemental itinerary for those Conference (Prices based on 6/87 quotations, the Rubins left for Paris --thefirst stop on their journey to Romania wishing to stay in Israel following the subject to change ) - carrying a flag made out of two pajama shirts. conference. Forty years later, we can smile at these stores, but we identify Below is a general itinerary for the with them, too. Because, as concerned and active members of the conference. For further information, contact American Jewish community, we identify with what Ben-Gurion the local Jewish Federation at 894-1317. continued on page 6 said—"It's up to us." Forty years of working for the United Jewish Appeal Campaign - - forty years of giving and asking others to give -- in times of peril iSoviet Jewry and in times of triumph -- has taught us that. For forty years we have been steadfast partners in the task of nation building. In forty years, we've seen a modern nation rise from sand and rock. For forty years, we've seen more than one million immigrants resettled as a result ot our work, and we have learned that it is up Jewish dissident granted permission to emigrate to us, in Chattanooga, and in other Jewish communities around the country -- to maintain the strong and intimate bonds MOSCOW — Ida Nudel, whose 16-year once dubbed "the guardian angel of between Israel and American Jewry. struggle to join her family in Israel led to exile in refuseniks" by other Jews who had been It's up to us to make sure that the pioneers who cultivated Siberia, said she finally has been given refused permission to leave the Soviet Union, Israel's deserts and defended its cities for the past forty years permission to leave the Soviet Union. Ms. Nudel, said she would go to Israel as soon as possible receive proper care in their old age. whose plight became a cause celebre in the to join her sister, Elana Friedman, in Rehoveth. It's up to us to help the Jews from Ethiopia and other immigrants West, said she was informed that her Mrs. Friedman, who applied to leave in 1971, from around the world find housing and jobs so they can realize application for an exit visa — repeatedly the same time as her sister, was granted a visa the promise of their new lives in the Jewish homeland. denied year after year — would be granted in and has been living in Israel with her children It's up to us to make sure 33 other Jewish communities around the coming days. The Jewish dissident leader during Ms. Nudel's long battle with Soviet authorities. the globe - some of them under Communist rule - receive adequate food, fuel, medicines, cultural and religious programs and Jewish holiday supplies. It is up to us to support the efforts of our Soviet Jewish brethren's desire for freedom. It is up to us to forge unity from diversity. It is up to us to care for our elderly, disadvantaged, handicapped or troubled. It is up to us to have active temple and synagogue participation. It is up to us to have educated, understanding, responsive and vital Jewish communities. HOW CAN It is up to us to become involved in the political process - to let our feelings and influence be felt in Congress and to our other elected representatives. And. it is up to us, each and every one of us. to make sure that Jewish life across America continues to flourish. Because, if we are not for ourselves...who will be? What we do for Israel and for our people, we do for ourselves and for our children and our A NATION THAT grandchildren. Reuven Ruben should serve as an example to us even today, because we too must undertake our work with the same sense of personal responsibility, the same awareness of our accountability to history, as did Israel's foremost painter and first ambassador to Romania./ In this the 40th anniversary of the founding of the State of Israel FOUGHT HITLER and the 50th anniversary of the Chattanooga Jewish Federation, it is my pleasure to welcome you and to thank you for your vital interest, your fervent support, your universal understanding and your unselfish involvement in our community and our people here and abroad that have enabled us to survive, to build, to prosper. Dor L' Dor-from generation to generation-may we always DO ANYTHING recognize our blessed heritage and forever grow in strength of unity and purpose. W,[\e (Uijattanouga S>frofai Published ten times a year by the Chattanooga LESS THAN Jewish Federation, located in the Jewish Community Center. The mailing address is P.O. Box 8947, Chattanooga, TN 37411. Editor Susan Veal

EDITORIAL BOARD FREE ITS JEWS? 20,000.000 Soviet citizens lost Hundreds of thousands of Soviet Today world attention is focused Morris Rombro Ival Goldstein their lives, heroically fighting Nazism Jews long to emigrate to Israel, w here on the outcome of the current discus­ Robert Siskin Susan Veal and all it stood for. It is a shining page they can he reunited with their relatives sions between Soviet Foreign Minister Thomas Neuman Amelia Lebovitz in the history books of the world. and friends, and where they can freely Rduard Shevardnadze and Secretary of Now the Soviet nation is called experience their religious and cultural State George P Shultz—and on the upon to defend the principles ofjustic e traditions. hoped for summit between President Reporters: and human rights by removing every Yet their repatriation to their his­ Ronald Reagan and General Secretary Wendy Deitch J.C.C. last shadow of repression cast over its toric homeland has been thwarted Mikhail Gorbachev. A fundamental David Eisdorfer B'nai Brith Jewish citizens. constantly by Soviet government policy, issue at these conference tables will be Soviet Jewry remains a target for which has sporadically offered faint nothing less than the fate of Soviet Morris Ellman Beth Sholom such repression. hopes and promises, only to take them Jewry. The Soviet Union's response to Rabbi Zvi Ettinger Beth El, Dalton Religious and cultural traditions away again. demands for the right to leave w ill be a Ruth Jaffe Mizpah cherished for four thousand years Jewish emigration was reduced definitive measure of glasnost and its Lucile Speal B'nai Zion appear marked for obliteration. from an average of 4.250 per month in relationship to human rights, and the Lucile Speal Hadassah There are no officially sanctioned 1979, to fewer than 65 per month in trust we can place in Soviet promises. Judi Spector Day School Jewish schools in the Soviet Union. 1986. and although hopes were raised by To the conferees go the prayers of No Jewish journals are permitted an increase to 4.699 during the first decent people every where, that the Printed by Goliath Printing Co., lnc/698-0968 to be published in the Russian lan­ eight months of 1987. this figure is a Jews of the Soviet Union will be free to guage, which is spoken bv 97.3% of the long way from the Soviet-inspired leave in unrestricted numbers, that The Chattanooga Shofar is mailed at no charge to 2.000.000 Jews living in the Soviet speculaiion that those Jews who want they will be able to live full Jew ish reli­ members of the Chattanooga Jewish Federation. Union todav. to leave will be allowed to do so. gious and cultural lives and that the While we welcome the release of goals of world peace and human rights Additional subscriptions are available for $25.00 a "high profile" refuseniks. questions will be achieved. year. remain as to why any Jews were ever All submissions must reach the Federation office by prevented from leaving when emigra­ the first of the month to be included in that month's tion is deemed a human right under international agreements, including the issue. All letters must be signed in order to be 1975 Helsinki Accords, to which the considered for publication, and the editorial board Soviet Union is signatory. reserves the right to exclude letters. The views and opinions expressed in guest editorials and in the letters column are those of the authors and not necessarily that of the Federation or of the editorial THE ANTI-DEFAMATION LEAGUE OF B'NAI BRITH AND NATIONAL CONFERENCE ON SOVIET JEWRY. staff of this paper. 823 UN Plaza, New York. New York 10017 10 Easi 40lh Sireet New York. New York 10016 Cheshvan-Kislev 5748 News from Federation CAMPAIGN 88 CAMPAIGN 88 OUR IOCW CRC Campaign Update GOAL »o Following the Big Gifts Event at the home of Robert and Pris 80 Siskin on Sunday, Sept. 13 (see photos page 11), and the lire Community-Wide Event with comedian Mickey Freeman on $575,000 Sunday, Sept. 20, the Fedeation campaign has raised THE IMVEKSITY Of TE»ESSEE AT CH.ATTAMXKA approximately 63 percent of its goal. With more than $370,000 committed at this time, and increases from last year on a card-for-card basis at about 17 percent, September 15, 1987 Campaign '88 Chairman Charles B. Lebovitz says the results are "very encouraging and very gratifying." The Campaign chairmen and workers are working hard and fast this year, as the campaign is scheduled to run only six to eight weeks in all. Mr. Arvin Reingold "We are looking forward to achieving our minimum Campaign Chairman Community Relations Council goal of $575,000," Charles says, "and, hopefully, we will exceed Chattanooga Jewish Federation that amount." P. 0. Box 8947 Chattanooga, Tennessee 37411 Both the Big Gifts Event with Donald Hess and the evening with Mickey Freeman were successful. Community members who Dear Mr, Reingold: missed Freeman's appearance missed a lot of laughs, say some of Thank jrou for your letter regarding the Jewish holidays the approximately 200 people who attended. for the 1987-88 school year. The calendar you provided is moat informative and will be helpful in notifying our faculty of the dates of these observances.

Trisha and I thoroughly enjoyed our recent trip to Israel with Senator Gore and his party. The Federation's assistance in organizing bus transportation to and from Nashville and in planning the orientation session prior to our departure This month's campaign personalities was greatly appreciated by the Chattanooga contingent. I commend you and the other members of the Community Relations Council for your efforts in improving communication Merle Backer and Brenda Lefkoff between the religious, civic and service institutions in our area.

iiy. Merle has been on the board of B'nai Zion synagogue and on the finance committee. She is also a irtember of the Third District Dental Association Auxiliary that includes the Chattanooga area. fdericlc W. Obear Her husband, Dr. Bruce Backer has adental practice. In her spare Chancellor time, Merle sells real estate for Caldwell Banker Pryor Realty. FVO:SPC:awm Brenda helps her husband, Paul, at/the family owned firm Rivoli Mill. As she puts it, "I'm a gopher for my husband." Ol'tat or '•« >«nc»iior Merle and Brenda both find it easy to raise funds for the XI fOurKHfl M»l , «1! '*Cil»t *v«nu« >>.l«noo$i TN 3?403 if)(I rjJ.iUI Federation. As Brenda says, "Fundral$ing is part of being Jewish- it's the left arm of being Jewish." Their real drive comes from the belief they have in the importance of giving to Israel and §i the ways it unites Jews around the world. "It's important for Israel," Merle says, "and for Jews in other Buddy Program News par's of the world as well. The fundsnare used for such things as caring for elderly Jews in Europe wfrrjse families have emigrated The Federation's new Welcome Wagon system of matching to Israel or other countries." members of the community with newcomers to facilitate their Brenda says, "The Federation campaign is important because it orientation to the Chattanooga Jewish community is still in is the one Jewish drive that unites we whole community as one progress-with our "buddies" working hard to keep in touch unit working for a common purpose" with these newcomers. The program committee is happy to "One of my personal goals," Merl#says. "is to try to get more announce that Marcie Pregulman has been appointed as a Brenda Lefkoff and Merle Backer women to take part in the campaign, and to feel good about it. "buddy" for B'nai Zion Synagogue. Welcome Marcie! Aside from raising money, we wafrt to raise more people's Merle Backer and Brenda Lefkoff are chairpersons for this year's awareness of what participation in th'ecommunity can provide for Women's Division and both bring with them a good deal of them. We want more people to do more-to take an active role." Are you new in town? Are you still new? Are you feeling experience and a great commitment to the ideals of the campaign. For Brenda, one of the most important goals of the campaign Both Merle and Brenda have worked on previous campaigns. and her part in it is "to educate peopiabout what the Federation new? We'd like to meet you. Please call 894-1317 and ask Merle was co-chairperson of the Business and Professional actually does. So many local agendas benefit from the money for Morris. Someone will be in contact with you very soon Division and of the Women's Division and both she and Brenda given.to the campaign. It does m',h Just to Israel-much of it thereafter. have called cards for several years. stays in the local community. \ We want you to feel at home. Merle and Brenda are also active outside ot the Federation There are 39 agencies," Brenda r|oin :s out, "in Chattanooga and Brenda was a member of the Temple sisterhood and "was the the area that receive these funds.'' Tb>se include the Day School, siterhood tor years." She was also president of the Women's the JCC, and the B'nai B'rith Home in Memphis. Auxiliary at tne Jewish Community Center when they had one.

TENTATIVE MISSION CALENDAR 1988 HRDC January 17-25 -12500 Minimum Outreach Mission. After only one meeting. Human Resources Deveiopment February 1-11 - Winter Singles Mission. Committee Chairperson, Susan Kaufman is enthusiastic about February 8-17 - Region V Outreach Mission. the group's outlook. February 28-March 9 - Region IV Outreach Mission. The group met on Sept. 21 at Susan and Harley Kaufman's February 28-March 11 - UJA Allocations Mission. home for an experiential meeting with Dr. Marty Packard March 13-23 - Region III & 1 Outreach Mission. acting as facilitator. "We had a really good first meeting," March 13-23 - Mature Singles Mission. Susan says. We spent the evening sharing thoughts about our April 17-27 - Yom Ha'atzmaut Outreach Mission. Jewish experience and our reelings toward Judaism." June 19-29 - Summer Family Mission. "It was a great chance to get to know each other." Susan July 10-20 - Summer Family Mission. adds, "and I think everyone walked away feeling really good July 3-13 - Summer Singles Mission. about the experience." August 14-24 - Summer Singles Mission. October 16-26 - Fall Study Mission. On Oct. 19 the group will have a two-part meeting when November 6-16 - Fall Study Mission. Mort Schlossman will talk about the United Jewish Appeal and December 22-January 1 - Winter Family Mission. WUTC/88.1 FM Mary Beth Leibowitz will discuss the Young Leadership December 27-January 4 - Winter Students Mission. Conference. The meeting will begin at 7 p.m. at the home of Donna and Warren Dropkin. On Nov. 16 the committee will meet to hear Ron Littlefield "Kol Sholom" can be heard on WVTC Radio, 88.1 FM. every and Stewart Stacey discuss "You the Leader, Decision-Making Friday at noon. The program is sponsored by the Chattanooga Process and Leadership Styles." Jewish Federation. "We are looking forward to seeing Ron Littlefield," Susan says, "ana we are particularly looking forward to our December A NEW MISSION CONCEPT meeting when all three rabbis will be present to discuss the Israel - The Political Scene similarities and differences among the three branches of January 17-25, 1988 Judaism." The participants on this mission will learn firsthand about Israel's political structure and functions and the key issues facing its people. The mission will feature discussion sessions with key representatives of Israel's political parties and journalists representing different points of view. There will be many on-site visits to study the issues. This fast-paced program will focus on subjects such as the following: 'Zicron Yaacov How to Achieve a Lasting Peace. Religious Pluralism - In Israel ^fslotanva \ and As It Affects Diaspora/Israel Relations. Social Relations - Arab with Jew, Ashkenazi with Sephardi, Very Religious with Less Religious. This mission will appeal to first time or retunring mission participants who are likely to be involved in community relations/political action groups as well as their local federation. The itinerary will also include many highlights from the regular UJA missions program. MINIMUM GIFT Doyle May Jewelers Principal givers must give at least $2,500 to the regular campaign and will be solicited for Project Renewal as well. Spouse will also be solicited. COSTS AND SUBSIDIES Total cost ("from N.Y.) is $1,950 double occupancy. UJA will provide a 1/3 subsidy of $650 for all principal contributors provided the communities match this subsidy. DEPOSITS Service is our Business A $500 deposit must accompany each completed application. No reservations will be held without deposits and fully completed applications, There will be a $25 cancellation charge until 30 days before departure and $125 thereafter, FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CALL 12 West 8TH St.--No Finance Charges The local Federation at 894-1317. For Bridal Information Call Margaret Beals--267-im, JCC Activities November 1987

IJCC Programming Celebrating the New Year! HEALTH & FITNESS (ADULTS Bobbing for apples, hebrew alphabet twister, Year were: making decorations for the Succah. These were Rachel Spector, Deborah Spector, Stephanie PRE-NATAL EXERCISE just a few of the activities that went on Sunday, Spector, Pamela Barth, David Barth, Leah Stein, Noah CLASS Sept. 27 at the JCC Rosh Hoshanah Party. Stein, Michelle Lyday, Adam Parker, Jordan Parker, Chanukah shopping trip to Children made glitter pinecones, paper garlands, Jesse Charyn, Crissy Scott, Lauren Scott, Ellen Hirsh, Who says having a baby will make you lose Boaz, Alabama! women Only! lanterns, and Rosh Hoshanah cards. After Anna Hirsh, Ken Kigongo. your figure? Exercise during pregnancy has furiously making our decorations we celebrated Special thanks to Pat Lyday for planning such a Sunday, Dec. 6-meet at the Center at 7:30 a.m. significant advantages for immediate and long- the New Year with cupcakes baked by our own Pat fun day! term range for health. Short term advantages are We will stop for breakfast. This trip is limited—so Lyday, and apples and honey! Celebrating the New sign up early! Deadline for registration is Dec. 1. increased energy in the mother, relief of No late registration. backache, leg cramps, and breathlessness. Exercise stimulates the fetus and conditions the mother for the physical exertion of labor. Long term advantages are prevention of lower backache after pregnancy and toning of the "MARK THESE DATES ON YOUR CALENDAR" abdominal and back muscles. This eight week Friday, Nov. 27--Turkey Day Olympics; Saturday, Nov. 28-tock-ln-Grades K-4 and exercise class of specially chosen exercies will Sunday, Dec. 6--Boaz Shopping Trip (Women keep the expectant mother physically fit. Only) 7:30 a.m. Physician's written approval is required at the first class. Tuesday/Thursday 9:30-10:30 a.m. Single Parent Families 8 weeks Join other single-parent families at our Fall Beginning: To be announced kiekoff event-Super Sundae. Bring the kids and Members: $28.00 make your own sundae followed by a movie. It's a Non-members: $32.00 great way to spend some quality time with your Instructor: Susan Noblitt kids and enjoy the company of other single- parent families. Reserve Sunday, Oct. 25 from 2-5 for Super Sundae! Deadline for registration, Wednesday, Oct. 21. HEALTH CLUB Members: adults or children: $3.00--Non- members: adults or children: $4.00. SERVICES The Spector girls-Deborah, Rachel and The JCC Health Club offers a variety of services i Stephanie-display their handmade Sukkan you should experience this fall! Wolff tanning decorations. beds will help you maintain yoursummertan. Try CHILDREN Leah Stein's effort at apple-bobbing is the whirlpool to stimulate circulation and successful! complete the personal care you deserve. Schedule a massage-by Markeittia Houston or Sandor Turucz. Turkey Play Day Olympics K-6 Grades At The JCC All services in the Health Club are 10-3 p.m. NO CHARGE professionally monitored. Call Patsy Cross for an A CHANCE FOR MOM TO DO SOME EARLY appointment, 894-1317. CHANUKAH SHOPPING Bring your own dairy lunch. Space is limited- reservations only. Call the JCC office no later SUNDAY MORNING than Nov. 24. ADULT BASKETBALL Sunday Morning Adult Basketball Program is SATURDAY, NOV. Z8-L0CK-IN K-4 GRADES comprised of pick-up games for adults from 9:00 AT THE JCC a.m. until Noon. All those who are interested in Drop Off-Saturday, Nov. 28, 8 p.m. Pick Up this program, please contact the JCC office or Saturday, Nov. 29, 9:30 a.m. drop by on Sunday morning. Limited space. Register early. Call the JCC no FITNESS EVALUATION later than Nov. 24. Free of Charge. A complete evaluation to determine cardiovascular endurance, flexibility, muscular strength and endurance, body fat composition, Pat Lyday assists the children in making Sukkah and blood pressure for a complete fitness profile. decorations. Also, an individual fitness program can be film developed to improve one's current fitness status. This evaluation is highly recommended mm before beginning an exercise program as well as for recording one's improvement. So call the JCC • WvyfJST 894-1317, Ext. 30 to make an appointment. J/,.«r*!f L, Rosh Hashanah party goers proudly display their decoration in front of the Center's Sukkah. L to R: Adam Parker, Leah Stein, Crissy Scott, Jordan CPR Parker, Michelle Lyday, Lauren Scott and Noah CARDIOPULMONARY Stein. RESUSCITATION You never know when you may have to administer aid to an adult or child who is choking, is not breathing or has no pulse. It may be a **>•£ friend, a relative, a stranger or possibly yourself! THE DISCOVERY WEEKEND The Center is offering a course that will certify For Jewish Singles November 20-22, 1987 you in American Red Cross CPR. The important *&** and informative course has a limited class size so Includes: 2 nights lodging at Stoullers Pine Isle Resort Hotel at Lake Lanier Islands, all meals (all Kosher), snacks, Shalom, materials, a professional staff of facilitators, kumzit? on Saturday night, and much more register early! Registration deadline, November Are you ready and eager for an unusual and What will it cost? $129.00 for members of any Jewish Community Center, any Synagogue, and Single Social 6. For further information contact Wendy Deitch at stimulating experience? The Atlanta Jewish members of the Atlanta Jewish Community Center. You must send proof of your membership A Xerox copy of your 894-1317. Life is priceless! membership card is OK. Non-members must add $25.00 If you register before October 5. 1987, you may deduct Community Center Singles and Rabbi Han $10.00. There is a $3 00 gate charge per car. If you would like to carpool, check the box on your application. Wednesday/Thursday 6:00-9:30 P.M. Feldman of Beth Jacob Synagogue have the 2 Sessions: November 11, November 12 answer, and are delighted to bring you the REGISTRATION PROCEDURES: Instructor: American Red Cross DISCOVERY WEEKEND. 1. A $25.00 deposit must accompany your reservation. The balance is DUE by the cut off date. November 10, 1987. Members: $12.00 Whether you are reform, conservative or All registrations mailed after November 1, 1987, must be paid In full. Non-members: $13.00 orthodox, observant or nonobservant, whether 2. Cancellations must be in writing. There is a $10 cancellation fee prior to November 10. No refunds after you know the meaning of prayers or haven't been November 10, 1987. in a synagogue since your preteen years, you will BASIC FIRST AID enjoy DISCOVERY WEEKEND. 3. Make checks payable to the AJCC and mail to Patsy Goldberg, AJCC, 1745 Peachtree St., Atlanta. GA 30309. Accidents occur all too frequently! Incidents A 2'/2 day adventure into the 'WHY' of being ranging from a simple cut to a serious broken 4. Enclose proof of membership in your Jewish Community Center or your Synagogue to be eligible for the member Jewish, DISCOVERY presents a series of exciting rate. bone happen when you don't expect them to and informative workshops including The happen. The Center offers a basic first aid course Jewish Family (discussing love, sex, For further information, call Gail Rogin (H) (404) 874-8460, Patsy Goldberg, AJCC, (404) 875-7881. or Rabbi llan designed by the American Red Cross. For further commitment, values), Codes (a look at the Feldman, (404)633-0551. information contact Wendy Deitch at 894-1317. intricate patterns and messages in the text of the Don't hesitate. The class has a limited size. Bible, discovered by computer experts at The DISCOVERY WEEKEND REGISTRATION Hebrew University), as well as fascinating Name (you go by) M Age session on the mystical significance of the Wednesday/Thursday 6:00-9:30 P.M. Address__ _Apt.. ^Home Phone ( ) Hebrew language. Other workshops will be given 2 Sessions: October 21, October 22 City _State_ ZIP_ Work Phone ( to help participants enhance their understanding ) Instructor: American Red Cross I am a member of the .TIJCC I 'Synagogue. Proof is enclosed I 'yes. I ino of Judaism. For some, it means thinking about Members: $12.00 being Jewish on a sophisticated level for the very I heard about Discovery Weekend from_ Non-members: $13.00 first time. I wish to room with Are you early to bed? I 'yes I 'no Do you snore? (lyes I Ino Do you smoke? I lyes f Ino. DISCOVERY presents reasons why the Jews ADULT TENNIS have remained a people for over 3500 years, and I II would like home hospitality on [IThursday night I ISunday night. Come play in our exciting and competitive questions the uniqueness for which we have been ! II will arrive in Atlanta at a.m./p.m. on I IThursday I 1 Friday. Round Robin Leagues. You must register and willing to live and die. And why it is now being I will be able to house people on (JThursday night, i ISunday night. reserve a spot in advance. Maximum number of lost? Participants begin to realize that the I am Reform n Conservativef I OrthodoxG Non-observant II Other teams will be six for singles and doubles. Winter package is being discarded before they have had Synagogue affiliation (if any) League will begin November 1. Registration is the chance to open it up. DISCOVERY opens it up. I am interested in carpooling. I canUcannotl Itake my car. I can take people in my car. now underway. The success of this weekend depends on a SIGN ME UP!I I can't wait $129.00 Fees for League Play: JCC Members (Doubles minimum of 80 people. If we don't reach this Discovery Weekend fee $129.00 number by Oct. 5, 1987, we will open the Per Person) $30.00 and Non-Members (Doubles Non-members add $25.00 registration to couples. Hurry! Space is limited to Early registration (postmarked by 10/5) deduct $10 Per Person) $35.00. If anyone is interested in 65 men and 65 women. Please fill in the attached Men's or Women's Singles, Doubles, or Mixed I would like triple accommodations* deduct $10 registration form and return it with your check as Total Doubles, please contact Sylvia Slovis at the JCC soon as possible. office at 894-1317. We are willing to establish *You will laugh, walk, be inspired, be programs that you, the tennis player will enjoy. impressed, have fun, have questions answered, Enclosed is my check for $_ . I will send the balance by November 10, 1987. Registration mailed after Nov. collect memories and friends, and most of all, 1, 1987, must be paid in full. Directions and a clothing list will be sent with your confirmation. have a very special spiritual Shabbat. REMEMBER SPACE IS LIMITED TO 65 MEN AND 65 WOMEN. THE DEADLINE FOR EARLY REGISTRATION IS For more information, contact Wendy Deitch at OCT. 5, 1987. THE FINAL DEADLINE IS NOV. 5, 1987. the JCC offic, 894-1317. •only If roommates can be found for you. Tv*M«J«HWB" M MNRI J'v Cheshvan-Kislev 5748 JCC News New Family Family Camping Trip Golden Age News Programming Committee The Golden Agers were entertained on Oct. 7 by was fun but wet... Eve Drucker, who was accompanied by "Fuzzy" Spector. What a treat to hear those two perform. On Wednesday, Oct. 14, we traveled to Mizpah The JCC announces *that a new Family Several families enjoyed Friday night and Programming Committee has been formed in Congregation and had a delicious luncheon in the Saturday morning on our recent family camping succah. A very special thank you to Rabbi Kanter an effort to better meet the community's needs trip to Fort Mountain, Geo. HAT'S OFF TO IRIS for more family-oriented activities. and his staff for such a lovely day. The Golden ABELSON SHE DID IT ALL BY HERSELF WITH Agers would like to extend a warm welcome to The group had a Family Rosh Hashanah HER TWO CHILDREN SCOTT AND BLAIR. WE Party at the JCC last month (see: photos and their new driver, Linda Weber. Welcome aboard, SALUTE YOU! Linda! . articles on page 4 ), and has made plans for The children had a great time running from a Turkey Play Day Olympics for kindergarten camp site to camp site and playing on the play through.sixth graders on Friday, Nov, 27 and a ground. Saturday moming.we took a hike around Lock-in for kindergarten through fourth graders the lake...(in the rain). on Saturday, Nov. 28. Those families that attended were: Iris Abelson. The group is also planning a shopping trip to with Scott and Blair, Beverly and Ben Allen with B'oaz, Ala., for women only, on Sunday, Dec. 6. Tiffany and Ashley, Judi and Mike Spector with The new committee's members include Pat Rachel, Deborah and Stephanie, Mary and Joy Lyday. Judi Spector, Mary Susman, Teresa Stein Susman with Beth and Andy and Chris and Steve and Beverly Gelsmar. Rosenthal with Garrett and David. By the way, we really enjoyed "your bear lights Jay.V..ARE WE ALL .READY TO GO Anyone interested in serving on this AGAIN...... WE'LL TRY JO PLAN ANOTHER TRIP committee, please contact Pat Lyday at 894-1317. IN THE SPRING.. Jay Susman helps feed the hungry campers. You can belong to the Brownie Girl Scouts

Golden Agers welcome their new driver, Linda Weber.

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Our.trip to "Apple Country" was such a success! (We had a.full van). We.left the Center at 9 a.m. with our first stop at Fort Mountain. This was most beautiful—we walked, smelled the flowers, the fresh air and viewed the beautiful lake. All this natural beauty gave us a sense of "well-being." From Fort Mountain we headed for the Cohutta Lodge near Elijay, Georgia, for a very good brunch, which everyone enjoyed! After brunch we The Susmans and the Aliens had a great time. drove on to Elijay where we bought bushels of apples and apple cider, Our last stop, which was on our way home, was in Dalton for the Fall Social Events Festival where we viewed crafts, artists, clogging, cake decorating along with a Mark Beginning Saturday night, Nov. 14, the. Twain impersonator reading some of his "best." New Brownie Troop Jewish Community Center will be sponsoring The next IN-BETWEEN Meeting will be Sunday, Front L to R Michelle Lyday, Megan Rudnick, SOCIALS. These parties will have live music and Ashley Allen. Beth Susman and Deborah vvine and cheese. The cost is $10 a person and October 25 at 7:30 p.m. in the Adult Lounge at the Spector. Standing L to R Pat Lyday, co-leader; • Judi. Mike and Stephanie Spector are really cooking now' the parties are open to anyone and everyone. JCC. Hostesses will be Isabel! Feintuch and Joy Samantha Epstein, Jeanie Donaldson, Marissa | The. social committee, consisting of Cheri Adams. Our speaker will be Tom Neuman, executive Shrum and Julie Tier and karol Rudnick, co-leader lonen, Judi Spector, Beverly Allen and director of the JCC. Refreshments will be served. fcharon Berman, has ben working very hard to Look forward to seeing you at the next meeting, ?lan the coming events. October 25. Ida Gault The Jewish Community Center is proud to If you are interested, call Sharon Berman at' announce their sponsorship of Brownie Troop 399-5739 or the JCC at 894-1317. #197. . • Karol Rudnick and Pat Lyday will be the leaders with Mary Spector and Ruth Ann Donaldson GIRL SCOUTS serving as advisors. The. Brownies will meet each Wednesday from 3:30 p.m. till 5:00 p.m. in the adult lounge at the JCC. Girls in grades 1 through 3 are invited to come join the fun!. Please call the JCC ANNUAL FLEA MARKET JCC office for more information at 894-1317. coming SUNDAY, December 13, 1987

Can you find your JCC president? PREPARATIONS UNDERWAY!!!

The Cerfter needs, anything you don't'.for our GIGANTIC ANNUAL FLEA MARKET. YOUR DISCARDS ARE OUR TREASURES!! We need donations of sports equipment working"? appliances , clothing, f urni ture. ... furs ,. „ . cars .... and boats!!! ANY DONATION .IN GOOD, CLEAN SALABLE CONDITION WILL BE ACCEPTED.

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For More Information In this picture from a 1958 trip to Happy Valley is your JCC president, Robert Call: 894-13.17 Stahl, as well as some other community members. Can you find them? '

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Chairman AIFL Israel of the Knesset. service and Kiddush to follow. Advisory Committee. David is a student at Ooltewah Midle School Evening: Israel Folklore Program where he is a member of the band. His other extra­ Sunday Morning: Free Thursday Drive to Tel Aviv curricular interests include biking, swimming March 13 Evening: Reception hosted by Mayor March 17 Visit to the Diaspora Museum and to and computers. David also enjoys caring for his of Jerusalem Teddy Kollek Old Jaffa dogs, turtles, newts, and tropical fish. Greetings: Mr. Dov Tavori, Chairman of the Sister Cities Evening: International Folklore Committee. i Program with participating groups from all over the Monday Morning: Opening Ceremony world. B'nai Zion News President of the State of March 14 Greetings: Greetings: Shimon Peres, I from the October bulletin B'nai Zion Sisterhood Israel, Hon. Chaim Herzog. Minister of Foreign Affairs Everyone is invited to the Uf ruf for Jill Menuskin Donor Luncheon Minister of the Interior. Transfer to respective & Ken Steinberg on Shabbat morning, Oct. 24, Lecture: "Sister Cities — their during the morning service. Sister cities. The annual Donor Luncheon of the B'nai Zion Substance and Importance The unveiling and memorial service for Sisterhood will take place in the Social Hall of Afternoon: Tree planting at the "Sister Friday Program with Sister City Dorothy Kohn Fanburg will be held on Sunday, B'nai Zion Synagogue Tuesday, Nov. 9 at noon. Cities Forest" Jerusalem. March 18 Oct. 25, at 1 p.m. The service for Ben Dubrow will The theme of the program for the Donor will be held at 1:30. Greetings: Minister of Tourism be "B'nai Zion Sisterhood Travels to Israel in High Saturday Program with Sister City Darshanim in the Adult B'nai Mitzva class who Evening: Style". A fashion show by Lovemans will be Guided Tour of the Israel March 19 will deliver Divrei Torah at Shabbat morning coordinated with clothes for our members to Museum. service during the month of October are as wear on B'nai Zion's Centennial Trip to Israel in Sunday Transfer to Tel Aviv and check into follows: February-March '88. Even for those members Tuesday Morning: Panel Discussion hotel Oct. 17 Amelia Lebovitz; Oct. 24 Joy Greenberg and March 20 who are not planning to go on the trip, a March 15 1) Sister-cities — initiating Free day in Tel Aviv. Oct. 31 Martha Berman. fashion show from Lovemans is always exciting meaningful activities Evening: Reception hosted by the and this one will preview fashions for the Spring 2) Youth Exchanges United States Ambassador of '88. 3) Promotion of Tourism to Israel, Thomas A return invitation from 4) Financial management Pickering The Sisterhood members who are working on under budgetary Signal Mountain Baptist this very special event are: Vice President-in- limitations Monday Touring with bus and guide, Upper Charge, Cheri Wise; Culinary Chairpersons, 5) Municipal economic March 21 Galilee. Akko, Rosh Hanikra, Metulla Church Gail Dressier and Doris Streiter; Donor services and research (Optional overnight at Kibbutz Reservations, Gert Lampert and Mollye institutions Hagoshrim). Ray Whitley, Vice Chairman of Deacons at Norman. 6) Manpower problems and Signal Mountain Baptist Church, has invited the Mark this date-Nov. 9-on your calendar and role of senior officials Tuesday Touring with bus and guide, Golan March 22 Heights, Safad, Tiberias — Sea of B'nai Zion to attend its fall lecture series - plan to attend! Minimum donor pledge is $18. Optional: Visit to the Stalagmite and "Religion in Culture" - on Tuesday, Wednesday Galilee, Nazareth. Stalactite Cave in Return to Tel Aviv and Thursday, October 20 through 22. Rabbi Avshalom Nature Preserve. Sherwin will be the facilitator. The study session Visit to Kibbutz Tzora will begin each evening at 7 p.m. and will Sisterhood Marcia Menuskin has received our new Torah Wednesday Touring with bus and guide. Masada, conclude at 8:15. Child care will be provided. Afternoon Plenary Session March 23 Dead Sea, Arad/Be'er Sheva. Fund pins for this year's patrons ($128), and they 1 Return to Tel Aviv. Everyone,at B'nai Zion is especially invited to are beautiful. Patrons will receive their pin and Evening: Reception at the Knesset the weekly fellowship dinner on Wednesday, Torah Fund all-occasion cards to send during the hosted by Hon. Haim Oct. 21, at 6 p.m. A vegetarian meal will be served. year. Please call Marcia for more information. Ramon, M.K., AIFL Israel Thursday Depart Israel. In his letter of invitation, Ray Whitley wrote: Advisory Committee. March 24 "The impression of the most recent Brotherhood Shabbat service still lingers with all those who attended, and by impression I mean everything from the beauty and "worshipfulness" Social trends studied of the service itself to the gracious and loving reception which was manifest in the homes of your congregants. So, in a continuation of our Trends for the 1990s The graying of Jewish Society studied relationship, we cordially invite B'nai Zion to forecast in new CJF publication in new report come share with us." NEW YORK, NY--What will the Jewish population in North If you and your family or friends will be able to America be like by the year 2,000? NEW YORK, NY-The North American Jewish community now attend the fellowship dinner, please call Rabbi Geographic dispersion, divorce, intermarriage, support for contains a greater proportion of elderly than the general Sherwin or the Synagogue office at 894-8900. Israel, economic conditions pnd other factors will influence the population, according to a report just released by The North Jewish community's growtt strength and unity. As a result, American Jewish Data Bank as part of its Information Series Jewish Federations need to Anticipate trends which will have an The publication, entitled "The Older Adult Jewish Population of Israel Is The Only Country impact on their operations, order to respond effectively to the In The World Where... needs of the community. North America," analyzes census data and local demographic To help Federations imprdve their decision making, analyze studies to reveal patterns of aging in the United States and their operations and make choices that will serve for the Canada. It explains how social changes, economic conditions and The Prime Minister takes his Sabbath stroll on the foreseeable future, the Long Fange Strategic Planning Committee birth, mortality and immigration rates earlier in the century have streets of the Capital City accompanied by a single Secret of the Council of Jewish Federations has prepared a useful tool influenced current population figures. Service agent. entitled, "Jewish Environmental Scan For The 1990s." Regional patterns and variations in the proportion of Jewish •There are so many Death Notices on the front and According to Committee Chairman Mandell L. Berman of elderly in the population are also reviewed. back pages of the daily papers. Detroit, the document lays oif-some reasonable - although not Written by Barry A. Kosmin, Director of the Data Bank, and •Whenever and wherever a new, major Public Build­ certain -- planning assumptions about the Jewish community in Jeffrey Scheckner, Administrator, the report is an important ing is put up, school children from all over the country are North America in the next decade and suggests some possible resource for those involved in service delivery and planning for bussed in to take a tour of it. (Jerusalem Great Synagogue, implications of these predictions. the elderly, Rebecca Crown Auditorium, etc.) In addition, the publication includes a listing of major national The North American Jewish Data Bank was established by the •The official Armed Forces magazine, "Ba'Ma- Council of Jewish Federations and the Center for Jewish Studies of chaneh" (In the Camp) has become one of the most widely trends emanating from the general community, as well as several models which demonstrate how hypothetical communities can the Graduate School and University Center of The City University read periodicals. of New York. Its primary role is to act as the repository for •Wedding and Bar Mitzvah celebrations are held use the environmental scan to identify critical issues. The Council of Jewish Federations is the national association of computer-based population and survey data on Jewish every day of the week — instead of only on weekends — communities in the United States and Canada. and the festivities end by 10 p.m., thus enabling guests to 200 Jewish Federations, the central community organizations be at their jobs early next morning. which serve nearly 800 localities embracing a Jewish population •On the packages of coarse salt, the note "For Kasher- of more than 5.7 million in the United States and Canada. Requests for copies of "The Older Adult Jewish Population of ing Meats" appears. Established in 1932, CJF helps strengthen the work and the North America" can be made to the local Federation by calling 894- •Private garages are renovated and turned into impact of Jewish Federations by developing programs to meet 1317. attractive dress shops, barber shops, butcher shops etc. — changing needs, providing an exchange of successful community and even into living quarters. experiences, establishing guidelines for fund raising and •It rains, hails and snows all at the same time. operations and engaging in joint planning and action on common •Rabbis from the Big Cities of the Diaspora arrive purposes dealing with local, regional and international needs. here before Passover to supervise the baking of Matzohs "Jewish Environmental Scan For The 1990s," is available free of for their congregations. charge to Federations and for $5 per copy to other organizations. ^tii5SW«^!S^e<(^*!i!42»*rc Abe Weiss, Jerusalem To request copies, call the local Federation at 894-1317.

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Beth Sholom News Mizpah News by Morris Ellman by Ruth Jaffe Announcing the Fall schedule of Shiurim Wedding congratulations to Julie and Mark DON'T FORGET OCT. 21-WEDNESDAY AT NOON Prigoff-Carole Howard and Alan Richelson. Share a delicious luncheon and interesting Beginning the week of October 25 discussion with the Rabbi. Summer Picnic - Raffle Drawing Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Jay Waiters on The annual summer social, the summer picnic, Sundays at 7:30 p.m.: CHUMASH naming of baby daughter, Mallory Lynn. was held on Sept. 13 on the shul qrounds. Co- commencing with the birth of Avraham. An in- chairmen Dr. Ted Feintuch and Mr. Sam Roistacher depth analysis of the text with classical and arranged for an array of delicious food. The modern commentaries. VENUE: Beth Sholom- participants provided their own social For men and women Lecturer Rabbi Michael fellowship. As usual, it was an enjoyable prelude Katz. Golden Agers TYG NEWS to the beginning of the year's programing. Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m.: TALMUD. The text to be visit Mizpah Sunday, Nov. 8 the TYG will attend the Little This occasion was the setting for the raffle used will be Perek HaMafkid from Bava Metzia. The Golden Agers were luncheon guests of Theater production of "Inherit the Wind," the story drawing, oneofthemajorfund-raising projectsof A copy of the text with Engligh translation Mizpah Congregation on Wednesday Oct. 14. A of the "Monkey Trial" which took place in Dayton, the synagogue. Mr. Nolan Feintuch was the winner (linear) will be made available. The primary deli luncheon was served with the help of several Tenn. Following the performance Rabbi Kanter will of the main prize. Mr. Stan Nusbaum, chairman of text deals with the responsibility involved in gracious volunteers. moderate and participate in a discussion of caring for someone else's property. Time will be the raffle project, had provided eighteen The program included a visit to the Mizpah "Religion and the Schools" as it was atthetimeof set aside for a discussion of practical laws and additional consolation prizes for the lucky Historical Museum Ochs Memorial Temple to see the "Monkey Trial" and how it has changed today. participants in the raffle. customs. VENUE: Beth Sholom-For men Chattanooga's Holocaust Torahs and ended with Lecturer Rabbi Michael Katz. refreshments under the Sukkah. Mizpah's thanks Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m.: JEWISH HISTORY. The to the J.C.C. staff and volunteers for helping make first session will be a seven week course dealing this trip possible. Sisterhood with the period from the destruction of the 2nd The Sisterhood will hold another of their series Temple (70 C.E.) until Saadia Gaon. VENUE: 22 Joint Thanksgiving of flea markets on Sunday, Nov. 8, at the shul Pisgah Avenue-For women Lecturer: Mrs. Toby between the hours of 9a.m. and 4 p.m. Mrs. Muriel Katz. Service Porter, chairman, promises an interesting array of Rabbi Kanter to speak at Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m.: TEHILLIM usable and desirable merchandise will be (PSALMS). The discussion revolves around the Bl-Centennial ' On Wednesday, Nov. 25 available. meaning and significance of those Psalms On Wednesday, Oct. 28 at noon Rabbi Karifer will On Wednesday, Nov. 25, the Joint Thanksgiving selected for inclusion in the daily and Shabbos be the featured speaker at a lunch at the Service for the downtown houses of worship will prayers. Classical and modern commentaries Chattanooga-Hamilton County Bicentennial be held at the First Baptist Church-East Eighth Ongoing Educational Programs will be introducd. A seven week course. VENUE: Library downtown. Street. 22 Pisgah Avenue-For women Lecturer Mrs. Rabbi Kanter will review Nobel Laureate Issac Sponsoring congregations are: First Centinary Toby Katz. Bashevis Singer's novel "The Slave," the story of United Methodist, First Baptist Golden Gateway, TWICE WEEKLY - A JEWISH ENRICHMENT Saturdays 15 minutes before sunset: Medieval Poland and its Jewish Community. First Christian Church, New Monumental Baptist PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN. Led by Mrs. Katz. MINCHA followed by a discussion on the Church, Phillips Temple C.M.E. Church, Second Although this program was instituted in weekly Torah portion (parsha). Seudah Shlishis Missionary Baptist, Second Presbyterian and our September, late enrollments can be will be partaken of and followed by MAARIV Music at Mizpah hosts First Baptist East Eighth St. accommodated. and HAVDOLA. A highlight will be the performance by the Please make every effort to support your Friday Nov. 6 will be the second in the Music at combined choirs of the above congregations. synagogue's activities. Mizpah series. The soloist will be Paul Tegels, professor of organ at Southern College. PARTICIPATION in any of these educational Following an abbreviated Sabbath Service, Mr. programs is available to any member of the Tegels will present a concert of Jewish and Family Sabbath Service Jewish community. For additional information Classical music arranged for the organ. The contact the shul office or Rabbi Katz. concert will be part of the WSMC-FM-music series Friday November 27 and will be recorded on that evening. Family Sabbath Service at 6:30 p.m. with An Oneg Shabbat reception will follow the special Sermonette-Story by Rabbi Kanter. (There performance. The community is cordially invited will be no 8 o'clock service on this evening), but to attend as guests of Mizpah Congregation. we will have services on Saturday morning.

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^J^JK C.J.D.S. Rosh Hashanah Program On Wednesday, Sept. 23, the students, teachers, and parents of the Chattanooga Jewish Day School participated in a meaningful celebration of welcoming in 5748, Rosh Hashanah. Our service was highlighted by a skit that featured the teachers and students portrayino. personalities from the Torah readings Genesis 21, 22, and was followed by students reading the actual Torah selections. The service was enhanced by thejoyful singing of the day school children who had learned the Letters of Support words and meanings of the prayers in class. Rosh Hashanah is a time of spirtual renewal The afternoon culminated with parents, and commitment. The Chattanooga Jewish Day grandparents, and children sharing the delicious School stands united with our brothers and birthday cake prepared by Morah Rudnick. As we sisters in the Soviet Union. Students in grades sang happy birthday to the world a special rauch 4,5,6 sent letters of greeting and encouragement was felt by all. to Jewish Refusnik families "Am Yisrael Chai". Shanah Tovah, A Zis Yor Chaim Charyn Field Trip On Wednesday, Sept. 30, students in grades two through six visited the Hunter Museum to Rosh Hashanah program view an exhibit on Jewish life in Tennessee. Our trip was interesting and informative. We were all proud to hear all the contributions Jews have Rachel Spector waits her turn to read the Torah. made in the State of Tennessee.

Kool Is Kind Campaign Morah Lyday has initiated a campaign to recognize and reward children for Torah like behavior. Students can earn stars on a Mitzvah chart if they are recommended by their fellow students for exhibiting exemplary midot. (values) The children with the most stars are given a special certificate. The program has created an atmosphere of cooperation and caring. LET IT CONTINUE THROUGHOUT THE YEAR.

COMING EVENTS October will be a busy month for everyone. We Chaim blows the shofar have a special treat this year -- Grades K-6 will be going to the Little Theater to see "Oz ma of Oz". Dorothy's back in Oz to meet a whole new group of zany characters from the mind of Frank Baum. We plan to make other trips to the Little Theater in December and February for "Charlotte's Webb" and "A Toby Show." American History Mrs. Gribben and Chaim are good actors The fourth, fifth and sixth grades are doing a lot of research. We are studying the First Americans and the history of our states. Our notebooks tell it all.... The Constitution has been part of our social studies. They all know the Preamble, and they are very proud to be Americans. WEDDING Making a Constitution Day schoolers sang and prayed at the Rosh Hashanah program. by Matthew Stahl IMITATIONS The meeting will come to order. I, Matthew Stahl, Delegate of Delaware, think we should call roll to see who is present. In our Constitution I think we should have freedom of religion! Yea! I think we should have Presidents instead of kings. Yea! Everyone should have the right to vote! I think our taxes should stay here! Try not to have war! I think these ideas should be included in our Constitution. All those who agree with me say so. Everyone agreed that the ideas were good and DISCOUNT should be in the new Constitution. (Discount to be used towards purchase of Bridal Book, Napkins or other store Some Thoughts From Our Students merchandise.) On The Shofar When I hear the shofar being blown I stop and think about G-d and my sins that have been done. DELLA'S The shofar was used for many things like when Israel was going into battle, and when a new king arose in Israel. The shofar was blown when the Jews received the Torah at Siani. by Jason Shuman BRAINERD VILLAGE FOUNTAIN PLAZA The shofar reminds us to help others and to 899-1281 894-1527 pray and that there is only one G-d. How to Jennifer Richelson got a surprise on her birthday. HWY58 HIXSON change your ways and be good instead of bad. by 894-0140 870-1858 Richard Motto

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B'NAI BRITH VOICE A Journey to September, 1987 nil i; 11 mi B'nai B'rith... Fires Devastate Four JNF

Stanley locUmon by Jerome G. Franklin There is a magnificent B'nai B'rith is a Jewish synagogue, private school call­ Forests Near Jerusalem I&dtje Aa. 446 presence in many lands. During ed the Hillel Institute, and a July 29, 1987, will be replacement of every one of by politically-motivated ar­ the vacations we take, how B'nai B'rith Lodge. remembered as the worst fire these forests, especially in the sonists. A helicopter pilot spot­ many of us seek out B'nai We found Mr. Ernest day in Israel during the last face of those who are employing ted three Arab youths setting B'rith in our destination? How DeSouza to be a delightful host, decade. this latest form of terrorism, ar­ trees ablaze in the northern many of us take the opportuni­ who is very special and is the Four different fires near son, 14 years after the Yom Galilee region, and arrested one ty to share the fellowship of heart and soul of the Jewish Jerusalem ravaged 1,150 acres Kippur War." Dr. Sternstein of them. The other two, whose meeting Ben Brith to exchange Community. He is the acting of forests, including 80,000 said that JNF will be mounting identities are known, escaped, experiences and make new spiritual leader of the trees, at an estimated damage fund-raising drives all over the and are still being sought. friendships? How many of us Synagogue, a former Presi­ of $2 million. world. The four different conflagra­ could find our travel more dent of the Lodge, and more. He Dr. Joseph P. Sternstein, The blazes started within a tions affected 25 acres of enriching by getting to know has written a tremendous book , JNF president, called the fires few hours of each other, and ar­ pastures in the Mevasseret the little things that the on the Jewish history of "a national tragedy and a mat­ son is strongly suspected. JNF Yerushalaim area; 50 acres of average tourist never gets to Jamaica. (We are requesting ter of national urgency." He officials warned police and forest and orchards in the area encounter? We miss a signifi­ permission to reproduce parts continued, "During the High forest rangers, who were placed of Nataf; 150 acres in a 65-year- cant enrichment available at no for a future issue of The Voice.I Holidays, it is imperative that on special alert, that they may old forest near Maale cost, and a once in a lifetime A report on such a visit, with we dedicate ourselves to the be facing a summer offensive Hahamisha and Kiryat chance to make new B'nai photos & observations, could be Anavim, dedicated to Israel's B'rith friends. a part of, or all of a Lodge/Unit national poet, Chaim Nachman Marlene & I have been doing program for YOUR Bialik, and 50 acres of the this for years. We just returned SCHEDULING. Try this idea Children's Forest, in the B'nai from a vacation in Jamaica. on your next vacation, and your B'rith Martyrs' Forest, planted Most tourists enjoy the plush trip will be enhanced by the ex­ by children in memory of resorts on the North Shore and tra benefit of a truly memorable children who perished in the give no thought to a Jewish experience. Holocaust. Also destroyed in presence. Yet. in Kingston, the this area were 875 acres of capital of the island nation, is a natural woodland, consisting of surviving Jewish Community oaks, carobs, pistachios and with a heritage of 300 years! pines. The fires disconnected the western neighborhoods of HADASSAH NEWS Jerusalem from the electricity by Lucile Speal supply, and badly damaged telephone posts and the water pumping system from the coast to Jerusalem. Taking part in the fire- fighting operation were five At Har Haruaeh, near Moshav Kesalon, tinder-dry conditions and a airplanes; six fire engines with Hadassah and its partners in the World crews that fought for eight Confederation of United Zionists issued the strong westerly wind whipped up 60-foot walls of flame (above) that swept across 875 acres of natural woodlands and 50 acres of the hours in the four different loca­ following statement on the results of those memorial forest for child victims of the Holocaust. On July 29, four tions', ten JNF fire crews with elections in the United States: different fires near Jerusalem ravaged 1,150 acres of forests, in­ 200 workers from the Afforesta­ "We are gratified that the results of the Zionist cluding 80,000 trees, at an estimated damage of $2 million. tion Department, and 100 Congress elections affirm our role as the voice volunteers from the surroun­ of the independent non-aligned majority of ding kibbutzim and moshavim. America's Zionists. Once again, the World Reflecting the shock and Confederation of United Zionists will send the B'nai B'rith Responds to disbelief of JNF foresters and largest American delegation to the World local officials and residents, Zionist Congress in Jerusalem. JNF Forest Fires veteran JNF forester On Sunday evening, Nov. 22, Hadassah is Mordechai Ruach stated, planning a meeting at the home of Wendy "We take special note of the fact that a The following statement was million trees in memory of Jews significant number of our fellow Zionists "When I saw the fires, I heard Beker, Pam Newby Berke will be the speaker. issued by B'nai B'rith's Inter­ who were victims of Nazi bar­ the trees crying." Coffee and dessert will be served. Call Sharon expressed their deep concern on the issue of national President Seymour D. barism. Berman, 899-5739 or Wendy Beker, 894-9622 for religious pluralism by voting for those religious The worst fires took place at Reich following a fire in the the Children's Forest and further details. parties who campaigned with this single issue Martyrs' Forest in Israel that While it is fortunate that natural woodlands at Har The Presidium would like to thank Yetta as their platform. We share their concern. destroyed 40,000 trees in the there were no injuries sustained Pluralism has been one of the fundamental Haruaeh, near Moshav Gropper and FtIIis Frank for the wonderful job B'nai B'rith section: in the fire, nor damage to near­ Kesalon. In this area, tinder- they did on the opening meeting, in October. principles of the World Confederation of United by settlements, it is truly sad Zionists throughout our history. dry conditions and a strong Many thanks to all who attended. It was a huge The fire that destroyed some that a part of the monument to westerly wind whipped up walls 'We believe that these results convey an success! 40,000 trees in the Martyrs' Jewish victims has been of flame some 60 feet high, Two new members. Melinda Rosenthal and important message to the rest of the Zionist Forest in Israel is a catastrophe destroyed. We must redeem which came within 150 feet of Missy Wise, and prospective members. Lisa world of the commitment to religious pluralism affecting Jews everywhere, but this loss as quickly as we can. the moshav's school and com­ Brassier Donna White-Dropkin. Ellen Hayes in Jewish life of American Zionists, and it is a special source of sorrow Therefore, 1 shall propose a munity center. Crop-spraying and Susan Waxenberg were welcomed into constitute a clear victory for all those who share tor members of B'nai B'rith. special campaign to our planes and hundreds of Hadassah at the October meeting. A our view on this vital matter." For thac part of the Forest is membership to raise all the firefighters, including welcome was also extended to four new Life The statement was signed by the constituent Vnai B'rith's. There, over the funds necessary to restore volunteers from local set­ Members: Reba Feinberg Pat Lyday Barbara organizations' presidents: Ruth W. Popkin of ears, we have planted two everv tree that has been lost. tlements, battled to keep the Rofe' and Ruth Votava Hadassah, Ernest Zeligs of B'nai Zion, and Rabbi fire from reaching the The Southern Regional Board Meeting ana Reuven Katz of the American Jewish League for Holocaust Memorial in the Big Gifts Workshop of Haaassah were held in Israel. The World Confederation of United forest's center. The fires here Nashville on Oct, 17-18 Ronni Charyn, Zionists is the largest independent and and at Maale Hahamisha and Southern Region Board Member, and Ruth politically non-aligned faction in the world Israel Is The Only Country Kiryat Anavim were within 20 Feinberg, Chattanooga Presidium member, Zionist Movement. In The World Where... minutes of mid-Jerusalem, pro­ attended these meetings ****************** - They started out with the mission —over 3,000years, mpting authorities to con­ Fhe first Havorah of the year was held on Sept. ago — to become "A light unto the Nations". template total evacuation of the 26 at the home of Stanley and Lucile Speal. A *Due to its 11 zones of differences in climate, there is area. pot luck dairy supper was followed by such a large variety of plant life. In seven months of 1987, Havdalah and a discussion concerning IDA NUDEL, who has a special relationship "Thousands of agricultural students from Africa, Israel has had more than double the number of 1986's fires. individual Jewish values. The October meeting with Hadassah since she has received Asia and Latin America come each year to learn our Besides arson, foresters also will be held at the home of Joan and David Hadassah's highest honor, the Henrietta Szold advanced land cultivation techniques. Epstein in their succah. Any Hadassah member •The largest waiting lines are in banks and drug blame the growth of high weeds Award, has finally been given permission by the in and around forests and who is interesteO in attenOing a Havorah, Soviet government after 16 years to leave i stores. please contact Lucile Speal, 892-5287. *More and more elderly people are coming to spend pasture lands all over the coun­ Russia and join her sister, Mrs, Elana Friedman in try, 'due to the rich rainfall this It was also announced that until the end of Israel. We were all thrilled to hearabout Ida but ; their Golden Years, and be nearer to their children and grandchildren. past winter. December, 1987, HaOassah members can get we must not become complacent. We must Those wishing to contribute in on a bargain: one Hadassah Life continue to urge the release of all other •Jews are offered free Succah roof covering and Gen­ tiles are offered free Xmas trees by the Jewish National to the replacement of the Membership (now $250.00) plus one HaOassah Refuseniks from the Soviet Union. ( forests may call JNF's toll-free Associate Affiliation (now $200.00) (HaOassah Fund. •A good part of the fund-raising is done by volunteer tree hotline, 1-800-542-TREE, husbands, sons, brothers) for a total of $400--a and place orders through Visa saving of $50. if interested in taking advantage high school students, who help all worthy causes by mak­ ing door-to-door collections. or MasterCard, at a minimum of this offer, contact Ruth Votava, Life order of $25. Membership chairperson, 899-6418. Abe Weiss.Jerusalem

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ELINOR COHEN WOMEN'S DIVISION III CHAIR SAM & DANA BANKS & SAM BINDER ROSE FINKELSTEIN ELAINE WINER MARY SPECTOR The Shofar Salutes...Dr. Sandra Packard information and the Elderscholar program that to graduate student, to professor to associate "I have the mental energy of a 25-year-old," allows senior citizens to take courses and receive Provost and Provost. What does she see as her Sandra Packard says, "and my body says, 'You're other university privileges and supplies at next step? Dr. Packard says she is happy right not 25, you're 45-behave like it.'" reduced rates just by calling and asking for a where she is—although she could always go back A native of Buffalo, N.Y., Sandra and her card. to teaching-""! always loved college teaching." husband, Dr. Marty Packard and their two But the thing Sandra Packard feels best about Chattanooga is happy to have Sandra Packard on daughters came to Chattanooga about two years is that people are getting to know her more and it "teaching staff." ago when she was offered the job as Provost at that she feels from the faculty a greater sense of the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. And mutual goals. "The greatest pleasure in this job," she says she loves it here. Sandra says, "is when someone writes me a note "Chattanooga has made me feel at home," she or comes up to me and mentions that there was says. "It is the friendliest city I've ever something that our office helped accomplish that experienced. It is a welcoming, warm city—it helped them in some way. That kind of personal wasn't like being a stranger because people took feedback really makes my day." the time to get to know me." Sandra appreciates the UTC faculty the way Sandra has shown her appreciation for that she appreciates the artwork she surrounds kind of city by doing all she can for UTC and for herself with. Having been a college faculty Chattanooga since she has been here. She firmly member for some time and an art teacher and believes that a university and the city it calls student as well, she can relate to them. She says home have a responsibility to each other and that her relationship to the faculty is "like having 350 they need to work together toward their mutual special people who can in one way or another, benefit. provide me with the nice opportunity to learn Therefore, Sandra works on a number of from them all...It's really a treat-like a community projects besides doing her part to Sandra Packard dilletante's graduate education." make some major improvements at UTC. Her Sandra has gone from high school art teacher enthusiasm and drive to achieve goals for each of these projects is very obvious from the way she As Provost, Sandra is in charge of all the m**mm*m mm*v*mm talks about them. She has a way of getting the academic affairs of the university. Those include listener almost as enthused as she is. all support services, the library, academic and Sandr's community work includes her administrative computing, admission, financial membership on the Federation board as its aid, institutional aid, research and the grants ALL SEASONS TRAVEL Education COmmitt.ee chairperson. She says she office. She is second in command-after enjoys that work because, "It gives me the chance Chancellor Frederick Obear, who she says is "the to get to know about aspects of the community- best boss I ever had" and the "most positive, such as the Chattanooga Jewish Day School-that constructive, upbeat kind of man I've ever I wouldn't otherwise be aware of." Presently she worked with." ALL is working on a proposal for the Education Sandra says UTC is a "good university to have (615) Committee to implement a computerized learning this position" because the quality has been SEASONS center that would make various resources in the significantly improved and the admissions community available for members to tap into. standards upgraded. "The average student 892-5235 Sandra is also on the Chattanooga Ballet Board accepted here two years ago would be turned TRAVEL and is a "fond lover of the dance-ballet and down now," she says, and adds that 80 percent of contemporary." She is also a facilitator for the the faculty at UTC have the highest degree they Danforth Project and a member of the board of the can earn-"a superb faculty." Fund for Excellence in Public Education and These things, she says, make her job a Nancy Ulin, Carol Young works with members of the UC Foundation board pleasure, although she says she could use "a few helping to upgrade city high schools. more classrooms and a bit more equipment." Joy Greenberg and Herschel Spivey In addition, Sandra is on the Metro Council and Asked what accomplishments as Provost she is Superintendent of the Search Committee. She is most proud of, Sandra says that, as an has also been associated with shortterm projects administrator, "you don't do anything alone- for the United Way and Venture and the Chamber everything you do is with teams of other of Commerce and assisted the Chamber of individuals," adding thatshethinks the only thing Commerce in its efforts to improve area schools. she has done on her own since she has been there All of these are on top of her full time duty as is pick out the fabric for her sofa-"and even then I 5611 Ringgold Road«Chattanooga, Tn 37412 UTC's chief academic officer or Provost, which asked for suggestions." •Air Tickets»Hotel Reservations she says is "the best job at a university." She Some of the things she was proud to be a part of adds, "It's not the easiest job, and I don't know if •Cruises»Business and Leisure Travel were grant programs for students to do research •Car Rentals*Tours it's the hardest because I haven't held all the other with faculty members, grants for the faculty to positions, but I enjoy it very much-it's a position I help them develop new skills or acquire new thrive on." m ***** 12 tltye Chattanooga jefyofar November 1987 Mazel tov to: Jewish Families that made their mark on the world A look at the Ochs family Much of his amazing success Ochs attributed Heather N. Drucker-daughter of Dr. and Mrs. David Editor's Note: "The Shofar" hopes to have a to his Jewish background. "My Jewish home life Drucker who attends the University of Miami. She regular monthly feature on famous Jewish and religion gave me a spiritual upliftand a sense has made Deans List every semester in the families who have made their mark in this of responsibility to my subconscious better self— Psychology honors program. She was elected to country and world wide. We begin this month which I think is the God within me, the the Golden Key National Honor Society and is a with a family whose history is closely entwined Unknowable, the Inexplicable. This makes me member of the Psychology Honor Society (Psi Chi with the Chattanooga community-the Ochs believe I am more than an animal, and that this Py). family. life cannot be the end of our spiritual nature." "I Morris & Anetha Slutsky on the marriage of their inherited good health and sound moral principles; grandson Bradley Slutsky to Karen Sukin in I found pleasure in work that came to my hand Billings, Montant. and doing it conscientiously; I found joy and satisfaction in being helpful to my parents and Eron & Valerie Epstein on the occasion of their Adolph Simon Ochs was born in 1858 in others, and in thus making my life worthwhile, I marriage. Cincinnati and his career began at age 11 as a found happiness and consolation." Dawn Packard daughter of Drs. Sandra & Marty newsboy in Knoxville, Tenn. At the age of 12 he Packard,. who worked with Sen, Albert Gore, was a cash boy in his uncles' store in Providence, "The editor of the Central Christian Advocate, this summer and is presently in New York City R.I., and attended business school at night. leading Methodist journal, wrote that "to Ochs the participating in a special program for honor Ochs' first job on a newspaper was a printer's New York Times comes pretty near being a college students from across the country. devil on the Knoxville Chronicle. He worked his religion.... His Jewish mother, incarnating what Elissa Sherwin whose Divrei Torah on way up on various papers from printer's is most lovely in Jewish home life, though long "Thanksgiving" and "The December Dilemma" apprentice, assistant foreman, and reporter to gone, continues to influence him and through were printed in a pamphlet published by Women's assistant business manager and managing editor him, the whole world. The Times is based on the League for Conservative Judaism and distributed of the Knoxville Daily Tribune. ancient and homely virtues taught the lad, nationally. In 1877 Ochs accompanied Frank Paul to Adolph, by Bertha Ochs, his beautiful mother. Charles Levine, on his recent appointment by Chattanooga, which had a population then of There is integrity of conscience, that religion of Gov. McWherter to the USS Tennessee 12,000, to assist him in establishing the conscience, those old-fashioned fidelities in it, as Commissioning Committee. Chattanooga Daily Dispatch. When this paper well as being the greatest newspaper on earth. Our NASA Space workers Dr. Alexander Bykat for failed in 1878, Ochs was appointed receiver and Those things too are the values Ochs wanted in his guidance in designing the NASA Space was able to pay all its debts. He then managed a the synagogues to which his hereditary religion Station and to Edward Brodsky, a participant in the consolidation with the Chattanooga Times and Adolph Ochs relates him." NASA summer program for high school students gained ownership and control of the Times on Ochs married Effie Miriam Wise, daughter of in Washington, D.C. July 1, 1878 with an initial payment of $250 in Mr. Harry Wise, President Rabbi Isaac M. Wise of Cincinnati, in 1883. He had cash. Mizpah Congregation one child, a daughter, Iphigene, who married Bobby Klein for the wonderful work he is doing Under his management the Times became one Chattanooga, Tennessee Arthur Hays Sulzberger (1917), who succeeded as part of WRCB TV 3 and Chattanooga Venture's of the most influential and successful daily Ochs as publisher of the Times upon the latter's Task Force on Adolescent Pregnancy. newspapers in the South. His brother, Miton death. Ochs, became vice president and managing editor Dear Sir: Sulzberger in turn had a daughter-Ruth who of the Times. Another brother, George married William Holmberg and,is publisher of Condolences to: Washington Ochs, was also connected with the At an early date, I wish you would have the the Chattanooga Times. Sadie paper becoming publisher in 1896, when Adolph congregation appoint a committee with plenary pou ers Mary Hodes, on the death of her sister, to enter into an agreement for the enlargement or Adolph Ochs died in April 1935 while on a visit Roseman. bought the New York Times. George was also rebuilding of the present Temple, together with a to Chattanooga. His body lay in state in the mayor of Chattanooga from 1893-1898. parsonage and community house at the present memorial which he had built to his parents, and In 1878 Adolph compiled and printed a location, or elsewhere in the city o{ Chattanooga. was returned to New York for burial. WANTED: Energetic and observant community directory of the city of Chattanooga, and the next I am prepared to contribute the cost Excerpts from The Universal Jewish Encyclopedia members who would like to write interesting year founded The T radesman, a local trade thereof as a memorial to my father and mother, articles on community topics for "The Shofar." publication. He was also the principal factor in of blessed memory — Julius and Bertha Ochs. Excellent benefits-including your byline in each the organization of the Southern Associated issue. Call Susan now at 886-5283 or Morris at Press, and was conspicuous in the leadership of I hope that the work may be undertaken as 894-1317. Equal opportunity employer. all civic movements for the welfare and soon as practicable, so that it may be completed development of Chattanooga.: and readv for dedication on the lOOth anniversary WANTED: Creative person who likes to fool In that same year, Adolph's father, Julius of my father's birth, June 29, 1926. around with a 35mm camera to take black and moved to Chattanooga, and organized Mizpah white photos of community members and Congregation-serving as volunteer rabbi for 25 Yours faithfully, activities. We supply the film and cover the cost years. of processing. Don't miss this opportunity for Adolph S. Ochs some great "exposure." Call Susan now at 886- After going to New York City in 1896, Adolph 5283 or Morris at 894-1317. Ochs learned that the New York Times was in On the occasion of the fif ieth anniversary of his financial difficulties. He inquired about it and was ownership of the Chattanooga Times, in July. invited to reorganize the company. He did this 1928, the city of Chattanooga paid him a tribute in Community Recipes and became publisher in 1896 with a contract to the form of an elaborate two-day celebration, from Betty Eisdorfer acquire its control when the newspaper was conferring on him the honorof "Citizen Emeritus." SHUSHKELES placed on a paying basis. The conditions of the The most representative sections of the American 3 medium potatoes contract were met in three years and the press, secular and religious, the Associated 1 pkg. dry yeast controlling interest passed into his hands. He was Press, the New York State Chamber of Commerce 1 or 2 eggs president, publisher, and majority stockholder and numerous other organizations, including all flour-just for the consistency until his death, and the phenomenal rise of the civic and religious organizations in Chattanooga, Cook potatoes with skins on. Peel and mash, paper to its present world-wide leadership is joined in honors and testimonials to him at that Mix with one envelope yeast. Add 1 or 2 eggs. (For credited largely to his management. time. In 1940 the citizens of Chattanooga erected 1 t larger potatoes, use 2 eggs). Add flour until Among his other philanthropic achievements, and dedicated the Adolph S. Ochs Observatory mixture becomes stiff (like yeast dough). Roll out ADOLPH OCHS was made chairman of the and Museum on Lookout Mountain in Tennessee. on floured board, cut into little pieces and boil in committee for the raising of a $5,000,000 salted water 10 to 15 minutes. Drain and toss into endowment fund for the Hebrew Union college in Och's contribution to American journalism was ISKRTHA OCHS bread crumbs that have been fried in a little oil. 1925-heading the list of contributors with a gift of the publication of a "true newspaper," an aim he BAKED POTATO SQUARES $500,000 on behalf of himself and Mrs. Ochs. By • evolved while publishing the Chattanooga Times. KARTOFFELKASEKACHUN personal interviews, letters, and public addreses, He insisted on a complete separation of news and 3 cups left over or prepared instant mashed he succeeded in raising nearly the entire amount. editorial opinion. In a terse phrase, "all the news potatoes Most notably for Chattanoogans, though, Ochs that's fit to print," he expressed the essence of 'his journalistic creed. Under the guidance of 2 tablespoons flour presented to Mizpah Congregation the Julius and Ochs, the New York Times became known the I-V2 teaspoons salt (omit if already salted) Bertha Ochs Memorial Temple and Community 1 fworl over for its complete news coverage. A teaspoon fresh ground pepper or Dash or telma House, costing more than $400,000. '/> cup sour cream 2 Tablespoons chopped chives 1 egg, slightly beaten V2 cup shredded Swiss cheese Parve Baco Bits YOUR COMMUNITY CALENDAR Mix potatoes with flour and Dash (or salt and pepper). Spoon into greased 9x9x2" baking dish, spreading to the edges. Mix sour cream and NOVEMBER 1987 Cheshvan-Kislev 5748 chives and egg. Spread over potato mixture. Sprinkle with cheese and parve Baco Bits. Bake at FRIDAY SATURDAY 350° for 25-30 minutes or until set. Cut into SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY squares. Makes 4 to 6 servings. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

Community Relations Golden Agers B'nai Zion Torah Super Sunday! Weekend meeting-noon Monthly meeting and Mizpah Jewish NY trip lunch $2 October Dates Basic Hebrew 7 p.m. Youth Function '88 Basic Judaism 8 p.m. B'nai Zion Board Candle lighting 5:24 to Remember: Mizpah Mt'g 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Monday, Oct. 19 «HRDC meeting with Mort Beth Sholom Sister­ B'nai Zion Sister­ Golden Agers weekly Executive Committee Schlossman of UJA and Mary Beth Leibowitz on Mt'g-noon Days Inn the Young Leadership Conference 7-9 p.m. *Beth hood Flea Market 9-4 hood Donor-noon meeting & luncheon $1.50 Basic Hebrew 7 p.m. Sholom Board Meeting 7 p.m. «Beth Sholom JCC Board meeting Sisterhood Board Meeting •Basic Hebrew/Basic Basic Judaism 8 p.m. Young Couples meet- 7:30 p.m. Candle lighting 5:19 ' ing 7:30 p.m. Judaism 7-8 p.m. Mizpah. Mizpah Tuesday, Oct. 20 'Mizpah Study Group 10 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 21 •Women's Division 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 brunch 11:00 a.m. in Continental Apts. Party HRDC Meeting Super Sunday Clean­ Candice Hillner Bat Room •Women's Division dinner 7:30 p.m. Speakers Ron Little- up Mitzvah B'nai Zion Super Sunday Mop-Up Candice Hillner Bat field/Stewart Stacy 7- Golden Agers weekly Sheraton City Center Hotel »Mizpah Food for United Synagogue Mitzvah B'nai Zion Thought-noon «Golden Agers meeting and lunch Convention-NY 9 p.m. mt'g & lunch $1.50 Laurel Creech Bat 11-2 JCC. Basic Hebrew 7 p.m. Candlelighting 5:15 Mitzvah-Mitzpah Basic Judaism 8 p.m. p.m. Friday, Oct. 23 *UJA Regional Conference- Mizpah Memphis •Mizpah Family Service-6:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 23 •David Barth bar mitzvah- B'nai Zion 4 p.m. 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 Sunday, Oct. 25 •Single-Parent Families Golden Agers weekly Turkey Play Oay-JCC Grades K-6 10-3 p.m. meeting Super Sunday 2-5 p.m. JCC •In-Between Single-Parent Families mt'g & lunch 11-2 Thanksgiving Club meeting 7:30 p.m. JCC. mt'g 2-6 p.m. $1.50 Center Closed In Between Club mt'g Mizpah Family Serv­ Monday, Oct. 26 »Basic Hebrew/Basic ice 6:30 p.m. Lock-in Grades K-4 7:30 p.m. JCC Basic Hebrew 7 p.m. Day School Thanksgiv­ 8 p.m. to 9:30 a.m. Sun. Judaism 7-8 p.m. Mizpah Basic Judaism 8 p.m. Hadassah mt'g 7 p.m. ing Program 1:00 p.m. Candle lighting 5:12 JCC Tuesday, Oct. 27 *Mizpah Study Group 10 Mizpah a.m. Wednesday, Oct'28•Golden Agers lunch and meeting 11-2 at JCC. 30 Thursday, Oct. 29»Federation Board Meeting 29 7:45 p.m. JCC "Executive Committee Meeting 6:00 p.m. China Garden II. Basic Hebrew 7 p.m. Basic Judaism 8 p.m. Mizpah