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PAGE 1 | JUNE 10, 2021 THE HEBREW WATCHMAN | hebrewwatchman.com Be Seen Advertise here and reach more than 8,000 readers each week HEBREWWATCHMAN.COM 30 SIVAN, 5781 JUNE 10, 2021 VOL. 99, NO. 39 Join Jewish Community Partners for their 2021 Annual Meeting, This Is Us was operated by the Goldberger family, Partners 2021 Annual Meeting was in- bringing the Memphis Jewish commu- spired by a year of hunkering at home nity together through stories and imag- and binging the latest stream-worthy es. During the program, we’ll celebrate shows. This year’s program is designed Bobbie and Herman and offer a few to tell the story of JCP’s year of caring surprises, including a special appear- for, connecting, and engaging Jewish ance by Action News Five anchor and Memphis in a fun, ‘episodic’ format. iconic Memphis journalist Joe Birch. Dubbed JCPMax Presents ‘This Outgoing JCP Chair Ken Steinberg Is Us,’ the hour-long event probably will provide highlights of JCP’s achieve- won’t earn the Certified Fresh rat- ments. Under Ken’s chairmanship, JCP ing from Rotten Tomatoes but is sure has cared for, connected, and engaged to earn two thumbs up from anyone Jewish Memphis in many important who’s passionate about philanthropy ways, carefully but quickly adapting benefiting Jewish families in Mem- to meet the suddenly changing needs phis, in Israel and around the world. in the community. The program will In addition to these presentations, a new also feature a tribute to Ken, planned governance structure will be unveiled, and executed by his closest friends and shifting leadership roles among the fellow Jewish community lay leaders. three organizations under the JCP brand. Jewish Foundation of Memphis Chair Elected as the new officers of Jew- Recently retired as owners and publishers of The Hebrew Watchman Anthony Morrison will discuss philan- ish Community Partners will be Chair, after more than 95 years in the Goldberger family, Bobbie and Herman thropy in times of crisis and the Foun- Scott Vogel; Treasurer/ Secretary, Jason are joined by special guest Joe Birch of Action News 5 for a pre-recorded dation’s role in facilitating grants from Salomon; and Counsel, Michael Kaplan. segment of Jewish Community Partners’ 2021 Annual Meeting, which will Foundation Donor Advised Fundhold- Nominated JCP board members are: be broadcast online Tues., June 15 at 5 p.m. Learn more at jcpmemphis. ers in response to COVID-19-related Herbert Gerson, Mark Gillenson, Mi- org/annual-meeting. needs and to support U.S. charities in chael Greenberg, Lee Harkavy, Charles Jewish Community Partners (JCP) munity. This Is Us takes a collective general. Anthony will give remarks Jalenak, Gary Kaplan, Marty Kel- will hold its 2021 Annual Meeting look at our community as it begins to on the highlights of Foundation’s 25th man, Irvin Skopp and Ken Steinberg. online Tues., June 15, 2021, at 5 p.m. finally emerge from under the shad- Anniversary year, lead a tribute to the Memphis Jewish Federation officer The program will remain available ow of the pandemic that has colored Memphis community’s Legacy Do- nominations are: Chair, Cindy Fine- for streaming on the JCP website af- the last 15 months, but also honors nors, and present this year’s second stone; Secretary/ Campaign Co-chair, terwards. To learn more, register, or individuals for important milestones annual Raymond Shainberg Profession- Jimmy Ringel; Campaign Co-chair, watch the program after the live debut, that were reached during this success- al Advisor Award to Jason Salomon. Jonathan Frisch; Vice Chairs Com- visit jcpmemphis.org/annual-meeting. ful year of collaborative philanthropy. Closing the program, Memphis munity Impact, Sarah Lewis and Jason This year’s theme, This Is Us, consid- The highlight of the program will be Jewish Federation Chair Cindy Fine- Goldstein; Chair Israel & Overseas ers the state of our community broadly, a segment featuring Bobbie and Her- stone will be joined by JCP Chair- Scott Notowich; Chair FedLed, Martin while also focusing on notable mem- man Goldberger, whose recent retire- elect Scott Vogel to share a clear bers as examples of our ever-evolv- ment marks the end of an era. For more and concrete vision for the future. ing but always-vibrant Jewish com- than 95 years, The Hebrew Watchman The theme of Jewish Community (see JCP page 2) ‘Community-wide Evening of Inspiration,’ Sunday BLT Restart in Memphis will celebrate most influential rabbi in modern history The 27th anniversary of the passing In keeping with the Rebbe’s lifetime with a dessert reception. The event, en- of the Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem M. goals and teachings, hundreds of thou- titled “Unfazed” will feature lessons of Schneerson, of righteous memory, is sands are redoubling their efforts at per- resilience and self-empowerment from on June 13 of this year, and the Chabad sonal prayer, study and acts of loving the Rebbe’s life and teachings as they Center for Jewish Life is arranging two kindness in preparation for the special can be applied to everyday life. opportunities for people to celebrate the date, as well as increasing their personal Joining a worldwide virtual event, late influential leader’s life and teach- and communal efforts to encourage oth- hosted by Tablet Magazine writer and ings. ers to do the same. In Memphis, many Unorthodox Podcast host Liel Leibo- The Rebbe was the most influential locals have undertaken an array of per- vitz, participants will have the opportu- rabbi in modern history, and was the sonal and communal activities in the nity to hear from people who will share Rabbi Menachem Schneerson o.b.m. only rabbi ever to receive the Con- Rebbe’s honor. Additionally, many tens their personal journey of resilience. gressional Gold Medal, and to have an of thousands will visit his resting place Guests include Elisha Weisel, son of companiment by renowned violinist American national day, Education and in Queens, N.Y. during the anniversary, the late Elie Weisel, Michal Oshman, a Itzhak Pearlman and Shulem Lemmer, Sharing Day, proclaimed in his honor. bearing the personal prayers of millions. Facebook and TikTok executive, Dina the first Hasidic singer signed by Uni- His teachings about the inherent good- On Mon., June 14 at 6 p.m., members Hurwitz, wife of Rabbi Yitzy Hur- versal. ness of all mankind, and the infinite of the greater Memphis community will witz who is battling ALS, and David “The Rebbe was the inspiration to start potential of every individual and each gather at the Chabad Center for Jewish Luchins, a political science professor Chabad of Tennessee and his teachings good deed, continue to be a guiding Life to celebrate the Rebbe’s life and and former assistant to U.S. Senators. continue to inspire all that we do,” said force as a generation, of both Jews and reflect on and rededicate themselves Additional greetings will be delivered non-Jews, seeks to positively change the to his teachings and ideals, through an by Rabbi Moshe Kotlarsky of Chabad world for the better. evening of living voices, story and song World Headquarters and musical ac- (see Rebbe page 2) PAGE 2 | JUNE 10, 2021 THE HEBREW WATCHMAN | hebrewwatchman.com JCP man, Ron Lazarov, Wendy Rotter, Elkan continued from page 1 Scheidt, Irvin Serenco and Jerry Sklar. Agency appointees to Jewish Klazmer; Chair Outreach and Lead- Foundation of Memphis board are ership Engagement, Jaclyn Marshall; Dot Bilsky, Judy Bookman, Sam and Chair of Security, Craig Weiss. Chafetz, Paula Jacobson, Emily Len- Nominated Memphis Jewish Fed- non, Judy Moss, Laura Paller, Judy Established September, 1925 ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION RATES: eration board members are: Dorit Royal and Elaine Wagner Skopp. By Leo I. Goldberger (1902-1989) Memphis and Mid-South $36 Out-of-State $50 Boxer, Bob Eiseman, Hal Fogelman, JCP President and CEO Laura Linder MAILING ADDRESS Payable in Advance Aviva Freiden, Michael Greenberg, will give her annual report acknowl- THE HEBREW WATCHMAN PO Box 770846 Mimi Grossman, Jan Groveman, Lee edging the JCP staff and the support Memphis, TN 38177-0846 Submissions Harkavy, Michelle Katz, Debbie B. of the broader Memphis community Send editorial submissions Lazarov, Debbie H. Lazarov, Emily through corporate partnerships and Offi ce: 901.763.2215 (calendar items, news releases, Direct: 901.827.7244 event photos, and letters to the Lennon, Richard Lewis, Steve Lib- the Professional Advisory Group. editor) at least 9 days prior to by, Alla Lubin, Eileen Posner, Shelley “I am grateful to honor our gener- [email protected] publication date to Robbins, Jill Shanker, Daniel Sny- ous corporate partners, who care so [email protected] much for our community, and thank Susan C. Nieman der, Kimberlee Strome, Elissa Taub, Editor and Publisher Keri Unowsky and Andie Uiberall. our staff for their dedication to roles Advertising For advertising rates and specs, Jewish Foundation of Memphis of- within Memphis Jewish Federation, Rebecca Miller contact Larry at 901.299.7376 or ficer nominations are: Chair, Anthony Jewish Foundation of Memphis and Social Media Director [email protected] Morrison; PAG Chair/ Chair- Elect, Jewish Community Partners,” she said. Web Development Simchas Jason Salomon; and Chair Legal “We are also thankful to members of Larry Nieman and Tax Advisory, David Greenberg. our Professional Advisory Group who Weddings, bar/bat mitzvahs, Advertising Sales Director birthdays, engagement, Jewish Foundation of Memphis at- work closely with donors and their cli- anniversaries large board nominees are: Stanley Bilsky, ents to ensure charitable giving is al- Holly Marks Communications Manager/ [email protected] Aileen Cooper, Pace Cooper, Rick Fogel- ways discussed in estate planning.” HW Editorial Assistant Obituaries Herman I. Goldberger 901.763.2215 Editor and Publisher Emeritus [email protected] Rebbe the Rebbe’s vision for society at-large.