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NEWS OF THE JEWISH COMMUNITY OF GREATER CHATTANOOGA THE SHOFAR A Publication of the Jewish Federation of Greater Chattanooga Volume 26 Number 8 April 2013 Chattanooga-Hamilton County Community to Observe Yom Days of Remembrance HaZikaron (Israel's Memorial Day) Sunday, April 7 Sat, April 20 at 9:30 p.m. (After Shabbat) Chattanooga State Humanities Auditorium Jewish Cultural Center 1:00 p.m. Reading of names of some of the many who perished Nearly everyone in Israel knows 2:00 p.m. Observance featuring keynote speaker Sol Lurie, someone who fell in one of the country's a survivor of six Nazi concentration camps many battles or in a terrorist attack. On this solemn day we remember them.
Alon Cahaner (father of Jewish Federation Israeli shlicha Einav Cahaner), who will be visiting from Israel, will talk about being a soldier and officer in the Israeli Defense Forces. Alon Cahaner There is no cost to attend this event. as a soldier There is no cost to attend this program sponsored by the Jewish Federation of Greater Chattanooga. Celebrate Yom Ha'Atzma'ut, Israel's 65th Independence Day When you enter the Chattanooga State campus, circle left around the pond. The auditorium will be on the right. There is ample pur king in Sunday, April 21 RAIN or SHINE front of the building. Noon - Walk the Land 65 We'll leave T from B'nai Zion Congregation to participate in this ^r, Inter faith Dinner international walk. See banners along the walk Thursday, April 11, 6:00 p.m. highlighting Israel's contributions to the world. An interfaith panel discussion with Rabbi Susan The walk will finisha t the Jewish Cultural Center. Tendler of B'nai Zion Congregation, Rev. Pamela All walk participants will receive seeds from Israel. There is no Rumancik of Unitarian Universalist Church, and cost to participate in the walk, but please register. Walkers are encouraged to stay for the fair. Rev. Ann Weeks of St. Paul's Episcopal Church. Details, page 6. 12:15 pm - 2:30 p.m. Israel fair at the JCC Israeli-themed booths, activities for children and adults, music, Israeli dance, a shuk (outdoor market) and more. IN THIS ISSUE Want to sell goods at the shuk? Just $10 for a table! Federation News Pages 2-3 Tributes Page 14 Federation Programs Pages 3-6 B'nai Zion News Page 15 Come to the fair whether or not you Federation Social Services ..Page 7 Mizpah News Page 16 participate in the walk. Aleph Bet Pages 8 ChabadNews Page 17 Enjoy lunch at the fair. Stay for an indoor Israeli-style lunch. Federation Shlicha Page 9 Hadassah News Page 18 CJCRS Page 10 Federation Bulletin Board..Page 19 We'll be serving falafel, pita, salads and special cookies. Just Community Voices Pages 11-14 Federation Calendar Page 20 $25 per family, $8 per person, children seven and under are free. Mazel Tovs/Condolences ...Page 14 [email protected] Be sure to RSVP: we don't want to run out of food ?
Like us on Jewish Federation For information or registration: & Facebook of Greater Chattanooga Themed booths /general info - Einav Cahaner 385-0098 Shuk- JoAnn Morris 870-2555 www.jewishchattanooga.com Walk the Land 65 - Julie Cowan 706-275-6111 FEDERATION NEWS Stepping Up to the Plate by Andy Hodes Federation Board Chair [email protected]
Even with a quiet week during Passover, the of our Federation and will take over leadership of the Board in January 2014. Jewish Federation's March calendar was full. Warren served on the Executive Committee and the Board of Directors for The month started with a community dinner many years before leading our last two campaigns. Scott Israel took over with Deputy Consul General of Israel to the as our Federation's Treasurer after serving as Assistant Treasurer and on the Southeast, Sharon Kabalo. The next week Executive Committee and Board of Directors. Lee Brouner joined our Executive Aleph Bet Children's Center's Spring Fling Committee after several years on hiatus and is preparing to follow Warren as breakfast showcased our students and raised Board Chair in 2016. much needed funds. Elizabeth Fine, Director Our last two task forces should be up and running within the next few of International Initiatives of the American weeks. Stepping up to the plate to lead the Programs Task Force is Karen Joint Distribution Committee (JDC), spoke about JDC's vital mission to Jews Diamond; Lynn Howard is stepping up to lead the Social Services Task Force. around the world at our monthly Noon Nosh luncheon the following week. In March, Jordan Parker attended the national Young Leadership in April promises even more. There's the Chattanooga-Hamilton County Dallas. Jordan has been one of several key leaders in our Federation's Young Days of Remembrance Observance on Sunday, April 7 keynoted by Sol Lurie, a Leadership group, and this conference is a great way to learn what other cities survivor of six Nazi concentration camps. (Thank you to Sylvia Wygoda and her are doing. The best place to look at the bright future of our Federation is at our committee for planning this meaningful event.) Saturday, April 20 brings us to our Young Leaders who are engaged throughout the community as well as with our observance of Yom Hazikaron, a day of remembrance for Israel's fallen soldiers Federation. and victims of terrorism. The next day is a celebration of Israel's Independence This summer Alison Lebovitz, Scott Israel, and Roy Rosenfeld will Day, Yom Ha'atzma'ut. {Please see the front page for more information.) Thank travel with the JFNA Campaign Chairs and Director's Mission (CCD) to you to our many volunteers who help bring these events to the community. Minsk, Belarus and then on to Israel to see firsthand the work of our overseas Behind the scenes, things are also busy at the Federation. I am thankful to allocations to the Jewish Agency for Israel and the JDC. This is Scott's and Roy's a huge group of individuals who are stepping up to the plate in various leadership first CCD, and we look forward to hearing about their trip when they return. I roles and working to sustain, improve and grow our Federation. At the risk of feel sure it will inform their approach when they step up to lead our Federation's leaving someone out, I'd like to thank a small group of leaders who have recently Annual Campaign. stepped up to the plate. In thinking about the significant contributions and volunteer In January, we elected new Board and Executive Board members Lee commitments of just the few people mentioned here—along with the cadre of Brouner, Lauren Lebovitz, Barbara Oxenhandler, and Kevin Rose. They along, other volunteers who make our Federation tick, 1 am reminded of what Margaret with their Board colleagues, detennine policy of our organization. Through their Mead said in the early 1970s, "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful work on our strategic plan this year, they will set into motion plans to keep our committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever Federation strong and relevant for many years to come. has." Thank you to all the volunteers I mentioned here and all the volunteers On our Executive Committee, Warren Dropkin was elected Vice Chair who stepped up to the plate when we needed you. See you at the Federation.
Mourning and Celebrating the Israeli Way
by Michael Dzik Federation Executive Director [email protected]
It is hard to believe that the most recent us walked to the city center just before 8:00 p.m. There were a few people Federation community trip to Israel was walking around and a few cars, taxis, and buses. As we were seconds away a year ago. One of the byproducts of the from 8:00, cars stopped in the middle of the road and people on the street 2012 trip was many new connections among paused. And then the sirens blared. One long blast for a full minute. The Chattanoogans who participated. Many still sound was piercing on the outside, yet I felt a sense of peace and solitude on get together every month or two for dinner or the inside. People got out of the cars and stood at attention, heads bowed. to just schmooze. The group, as well as many Pedestrians did the same. This was the scene all around Israel at that other past participants, are already vying for moment. a trip in 2014. Don't worry! I'm working on planning one for either spring or The next morning we drove to Ben Yakir. We toured some of the fall of next year. If you have a preference and/or you are interested, please let me grounds and eventually went to their synagogue to be part of the children's know. I will add your name to my ever-growing list. And as the multiple Israel Yom HaZikaron program. Again, at 11:00 a.m., the sirens blared for a full trip travelers will tell you, each trip is different. So, if you've traveled with me minute. And again everyone stood at attention, respectful and solemn. before -not to worry- you'll see many new sites! As I reflect on those two moments; the moments that the sirens And, as always, each trip is memorable. One moment from the 2012 blared, I realize how special the Jewish people are. I also know that this trip that stood out from the many special moments was when we visited a youth experience cannot be adequately described; it must be experienced firsthand. village called Ben Yakir. This is a place for children at risk - kids from broken And this year, we are making an attempt to do that for our community. homes or kids from extremely low socioeconomic families. There is a menagerie, With the help of our Israeli shlicha, Einav, we are planning an Israeli Yom and the kids are responsible for caring for the animals. Students also take music, HaZikaron event for Saturday evening, April 20 at 9:30 p.m. as described dance and many more enrichment classes. It is a place where kids can learn in on the front page of this issue. As you probably know just about every a safe environment and take steps towards building a successful life. Ben Yakir Israeli has a family member or friend who has died through their service in is in our Partnership Together (P2G) region of Hadera-Eiron so a special bond the military. It is real for the entire country, and I appreciate that Einav and already exists. P2G is a program through the Jewish Agency (J AFI), one of our her family will give us the opportunity to better understand this experience. overseas partners. Please consider attending this unique and first-time community program. It Although Ben Yakir is a special place (I've now been there three times), is just another way that we can bring a small piece of Israel to Chattanooga. its location is not really the focus of my memory. What I do remember most Thank you, Einav. clearly about the day of my first visit is that it was on Yom HaZikaron, Israel's And, in true Israeli fashion, we will mourn at Yom HaZikaron, but Memorial Day for fallen soldiers. This observance is not like anything I've ever the next day, April 21, Yom Ha'atzma'ut, Israeli Independence Day, we will experienced in the United States. Like every Jewish holiday, it begins the evening turn our sorrows into joy with a celebration for Israel's 65th birthday. We before. That evening we were in Tiberias, a beautiful city on the Kinneret (Sea encourage you to join us for that as well! of Galilee). To experience the beginning of the holiday as an Israeli, many of
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Williams Hired by Overseas Funding Discussion Jewish Federation; The Jewish Federation encourages you to join a Front Desk Now discussion about funding overseas Jewish programs. All members of the Jewish community Fully Staffed are invited to express their opinions at the April Jewish Federation Board meeting. Trudy Williams began as the Jewish Thursday, April 18 Federation's new part-time administrative 5:30 p.m. assistant on March 5. Trudy works Mondays from 9:00 a.m to 5:00 p.m. and Fridays from Jewish Cultural Center 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. "With Deborah [Tepper] at the Post-Tax Paper Purge front desk Tuesday through Thursday, we now have full-time coverage," You Bring Your Papers; We'll Shred Them While You Wait said Assistant Jewish Federation Director Vicki Cathcart. "And we are really fortunate to have Trudy on board. She comes to us with great experience." Here's how it works: Trudy, who moved to Chattanooga from Texarkana when she was three Bring your (milk crate size) cartons filled with years old, attended Chattanooga State, where she studied English. She worked papers to be shredded to the Jewish Cultural as an administrative assistant for 11 years and was a volunteer coordinator for Center on Friday, April 26, from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. one year at Erlanger Health System. In her time at Erlanger, she worked in the There is a charge of $5 per box. You must be volunteer, auditing, and genetics departments. "jjfe • fT*%& present during shredding. No drop-offs. Before working at Erlanger, Trudy did administrative work for eight *> Here's how it doesn't: years at Christian Business Men's Committee. We're sorry, but because of the confidential Trudy and her husband, Jason, a language arts teacher at Loftis nature of your paperwork and limited storage space at our office, Middle School, met in high school. They have two sons, John and Jesse. Trudy we cannot accept any early delivery of boxes. Only those who can enjoys reading, playing tennis, cooking, being with family, scrapbooking, and come on April 26 between 9:00 and 11:00 a.m. and stay with their spending time outdoors. boxes during the shredding process should plan to take advantage of this program. Docu-Shred will provide shredding certificates upon request. FEDERATION PROGRAMS Survival and Community by Ann Treadwell Program Director atreadwell(aijewishchattanooga.com
A group of feral cats live in my woods. and recalling their history propelled me to think about the people of Israel. I have spied on them for almost 20 Israel has a wide diversity of people, who have survived slaughter, and who years, watching the ebb and flow of their together built a homeland. The homeland is relatively - but not always - safe. community. When we first moved into It is important to me that we observe the life and sacrifices of the our house there were no cats; just wild people of Israel. This year, with the volunteer force of Sylvia Wygoda and pigs, groundhogs, beavers, and a pack of the spirit of shlicha Einav Cahaner such community observances are taking wandering dogs. A couple of years later a white kitten appeared - buried in several new twists. my husband's tools in the carport. This kitten was brought into the house and This April we have three very important observances: Days of became a family pet. Remembrance (the American version of Yom HaShoah), Yom HaZikaron (Memorial Day for Israeli soldiers and victims of terrorist) and Yom It is important to me that we observe the life and Ha'atzam'ut (Israel's Independence Day). I invite you to participate in each sacrifices of the people of Israel. This year, with the of these events. Days of Remembrance will take place at Chattanooga State volunteer force of Sylvia Wygoda and the spirit of shlicha Community College on Sunday, April 7, and will be modeled after those at Einav Cahaner such community observances are taking the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum as established by Congress in 1979. On Saturday, April 20, we observe the actions and sacrifices of the several new twists. Israeli Defense Forces for Yom HaZikaron, which will include a presentation by Alon Cahaner, Einav's father, who is visiting from Israel. And then we Outdoors a black-and-white female cat and three all-black kittens celebrate Israel's birthday on Sunday, April 21 with Walk the Land 65 appeared. Within a couple of years, more than 22 black cats called our woods (an international walk in honor of Israel), booths celebrating Israeli culture, home, and then suddenly all but one died. As coyotes howled and buzzards' a shuk (open-air market) and a Taste of Israel for lunch. (See front page for circled, we attributed their deaths to slaughter by predators. One survivor of full details.) the slaughter, a black long-hair whom we call Sophie, is now old and stays Additional programs in April include an interfaith dinner, back by close to the house. Today, five additional cats crisscross our yard; a mother popular request, on April 11. This dinner will examine the leadership role and her two striped kittens; Tweedle a long-haired white cat; and orphaned of women clergy. On April 18, join us at 5:30 p.m. for a reception for the Curly who lost Moe and Larry before he/she was one. 1 have watched these opening of the Tree of Life exhibit as we celebrate the work of local artists. animals unite to protect themselves from wild dogs, skunks, and raccoons. They say that April showers bring May flowers. But don't wait; shower 1 know this might seem like a big leap, but watching these survivors yourself in April with knowledge, memorializing, and celebration!
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Aleph Bet Children's Center Spring Fling Fundraiser March 15, Jewish Cultural Center
Community Dinner with the Deputy What Will Be Consul General of Israel to the Southeast Your Legacy? March 7, Jewish Cultural Center Giving (tzedakah) is at the core of Jewish life. For millennia, Jewish dreamers have passed on that tradition to their children through their words and deeds. They have left their legacy in the organizations and services that have nourished us, strengthened us, guided tis and taught us during our lifetimes.
You learned well from their example. Through your generosity of spirit and resources, you have continued the sacred work of repairing our world. You have fed the hungry, educated the young, uplifted the lonely, protected the persecuted, and cared for the elderly. You have fought for justice and fairness, or furthered scientific understanding. Whatever you have done, you have done with passion.
So how will you turn that passion into your legacy?
It's never too early to share your dreams and your passions with future generations. Call the Jewish Federation of Greater Chattanooga today.
Contact Michael Dzik, 504-5518; mdzik@ jewishchattanooga.com to start a conversation about how you can join others in the Create a Jewish Legacy effort. Your dreams...your passion... your legacy.
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Enroll Now for Philanthropy Day Camp! PHILANTHROPY CAMP 2013 A Camp for Rising First Graders through Rising Sixth Graders July 29-Aug. 2, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Jewish Cultural Center and Chattanooga First Church of the Nazarene Highlights: Staffed by dedicated staff and volunteers, this camp teaches children the value of tikkun olam, repairing the world. Games and activities help children explore philanthropy, faith, family, and community.
Cost: $120 ($100 for each additional child) I CAME. I SAW. I GAUE. Registration: Registration materials are available at www.jewishchattanooga.com or contact Deborah Tepper: [email protected] or 493-0270, ext. 10, Registration WITH PAYMENT must he received to hold your spot. Deborah is also seeking adult and teen volunteers to assist in running this unique camp. Philanthropy Camp is offered by the Jewish Federation of Greater Chattanooga in partnership with Chattanooga First Church of the Nazarene,
Camp Tikkun Olam Noon Nosh with Elizabeth Fine A summer camp of the Joint Distribution Committee (JDC) for March 19, Jewish Cultural Center rising seventh through rising ninth graders Monday, July 29 through Friday, August 2 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Camp Tikkun Olam is a five-day camp designed to provide middle school children with fun, educational learning experiences and hands-on service opportunities. Each morning, campers will visit and serve at a different local non-profit organization while having fun learning about each organization. On Friday, the group will give a presentation to Philanthropy Camp about what they have learned
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$I20/camper ($100 for each additional sibling) V. *^ ••••:••••• • Space is limited! ty- < •« MM Contact Ann Treadwell to register I ^* 493-0270, ext. 13 [email protected] F'HI*f Camp Tikkun Olam. is open to all children regardless of religious affiliation. Camp Tikkun Olam is a joint program - of the Jewish Federation of Greater Chattanooga and Chattanooga First Church of the Nazarene. April 2013 The Shofar 5 FEDERATION PROGRAMS Community Events Just for Fun Days of Remembrance Monthly Intergenerational Lunch Sunday, April 7, beginning at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 10 at 12:00 p.m. A monthly lunch gathering of adults of all ages and Aleph Bet pre-kindergarten at Chattanooga State students. We guarantee you will leave with a smile! RSVP 493-0270, ext. 10; See front page for details [email protected] interfaith Dinner Thursday, April 11 at 6:00 p.m. Tree of Life Exhibit An interfaith panel discussion with Rabbi Susan Tendler of B'nai Zion Exhibit Opens Monday, April 10 (Runs through May 10) Congregation, Rev. Pamela Rumancik of Unitarian Universalis! Church, Artists Reception, Thurs. April 18 at 5:30 p.m. and Rev. Ann Weeks of St. Paul's Episcopal Church. Exhibit hours: Monday through Thursday Cost: $10 includes dinner 9:00 a.m. through 5:00 p.m. Friday 9:00 a.m. RSVP 493-0270, ext 10; [email protected] through 4:00 p.m. See related article, page 12 Yom Hazikaron Observance Saturday, April 20 at 9:30 p.m. See front page for details Yom Ha'atzma'ut Celebration Sun., April 21 beginning with Walk the Land 65 at noon Sixth Annual See front page for details Jewish Film Series See page 13 for details Well Being Middle Eastern (Belly) Dancing Jillanna Babb-Cheshul of Merry Bellies teaches this drop-in, one-hour class Expand Your Mind Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. Pay as you go at $5/class. For information, contact 493-0270, ext. 10; [email protected] Noon Nosh Tuesday, April 16 at 12:00 p.m. Alzheimer's Support Group Jewish Federation Israelii shlicha Einav Cahaner will be the guest Tuesday, April 23 at 2:00 p.m. speaker at the April meeting of this monthly lunch program for adults of This support group for caregivers meets in the conference room of the all ages. Einav will talk about Israel through its songs. Jewish Cultural Center on the fourth Tuesday of each month. Cost: Just $8.00 for a hot buffet lunch Please RSVP to Amy Bouhvare, 893-9241 RSVP 493-0270, ext. 10 or [email protected] [email protected] Post-Tax Paper Purge Foreign Policy Supper Club Friday, April 26, 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. See page 3 far details Mon., April 22, 6:00 p.m. Topic: NATO and the U.S. in the 21st Century Enjoy a family-style dinner, watch a brief presentation, and discuss a different Young Leadership (21-Eariy40s) topic on a Monday each month. Articles produced by the Foreign Policy Association and Great Decisions will be available prior to the discussion, and, Next Event: Saturday, April 13,9:00 p.m. when possible, an informed guest will join the discussion. See www.facebook.com/groups/YJLCHA/or details Cost: $10 includes dinner RSVP 493-0270, ext 10; [email protected]
Enrichment with Einav (Israeli Shlicha) 2GETHEH Adopt an IDF Soldier Opportunities in Israel for Graduates or After sending 12 boxes of candies and games to Israeli soldiers for our Purim Soon-to-Be Graduates: An Intro for mitzvah project, it became clear that this project is too good to end. We have the names and addresses of our P2G Partnership region soldiers, and the response Their Parents/Grandparents from our community was wonderful. This combination can be the beginning of a Monday, April 8, 7:00 p.m. great relationship! at Susan and David DiStefano's Home Would you consider adopting an IDF soldier? The idea is to connect a There's a lot more than just Birthright Israel for young Americans family or group with a soldier, and communicate like a pen pal through snail interested in spending a couple of months or even a year in Israel! mail, email, Skype or other creative ways. All you need to do is to tell us you'd Einav, along with Sarah DiStefano, will talk about internships, degree like to participate, make a small contribution to the project (which will offset programs, travel opportunities, and other ways in which your child can the packages we mailed at an average of $30 each). We'll give you all of the experience Israel while learning and growing. soldier's information. Einav and Sarah have both taken advantage of these types of programs plus they know how your son or daughter thinks at this age. Please contact; me if you'd like to Contact Einav at Come and learn! be part of this project to adopt an Israeli 493-0270, ext 31; cell: 385-0098; There is no charge for this informational program. Coffee soldier! [email protected] and dessert will be served. Contact Einav to RSVP and for address/directions. TheShofar April 2013 FEDERATION SOCIAL SERVICES
-Senior Programming -Intergenerational Programming NURSE'S NOTES -Family Support by Edie Redish -Community Partnering Community Nurse -Friendly Visits [email protected] -Excursions -Advocacy Decrease the Risk by Amy Boulware of Falling Social Services Director [email protected]
Do you ever hear a voice in your head? I don't mean the kind that people with Watch your step! The risk of falling increases with age and is greater for schizophrenia might hear. I mean the voice of someone in your family who has women, who, because of hormonal changes are more likely to lose bone given you advice over the years or who said the same thing repeatedly. density. The causes of falls are varied but preventable. Although there is no I recently heard a quote by parenting writer Peggy O'Mara," Be careful single risk factor for falls, the greater the number of risk factors, the greater how you speak to your children; one day it will become their inner voice." the probability of a fall that can threaten your independence. Over the last three years as you may know, my family has faced a variety of The seven risk factors for falls among older adults are osteoporosis, challenges. The most recent was my daughter Hannah's traumatic brain injury. lack of physical activity, impaired vision, medications, environmental hazard, Although Hannah doesn't like me to talk about her injury too much, I think alcohol consumption, and pets. sharing part of our recent conversation could help others who are facing life Older adults can remain independent and reduce chances of falling struggles. by regular exercise with a focus on increasing leg strength and improving Hannah has displayed an amazing ability to be positive as she faces a balance. Also ask your doctor or phannacist to review your medications for new normal. In fact she tells everyone who will listen that she just wants to be those that may cause side effects of dizziness and drowsiness. An annual eye Hannah, not the poster child for brain injury. In our talk the other day I asked exam is a must as well. her if she thought that her attitude was a learned thing or if it was something Make your home safer by addressing potential tripping hazards. Add she was just born with. She replied that she didn't really know how to answer grab bars inside and outside the tub or shower and next to the toilet—and that because it was the only way she knew how to be. She said, "After all, I even as a back-up to railings on stairways. Increased lighting can also enhance am part of this family and I don't know how to be any other way. Life can give safety (e.g. think about using a night light for that up-in-the-night time), and you lots of reasons to cry, Mom, but there are just as many good things out be mindful of our four-legged friends. there to make you happy." Hannah then noted that you never really know what Make sure that floor boards are even, area rugs are secured to the floor is going to happen to you from day to day. She certainly didn't wake up the with tacks, non-skid pads or double-sided tape, and use non-skid floor wax. morning of her fall and think that she was going to end up unconscious in the Do all you can to keep your home safe. It's easier to prevent a fall emergency room fighting for her life, she explained. than to recover from one! "...the question is not whether or not we will face adversity in our lives. Our choice is not the specific JCRS College Aid Deadline challenge we will face but how we will deal with it." May 31 Based on my personal life and the work I do, I can affirm that the There are still funds available for Jewish youth attending Jewish students question is not whether or not we will face adversity in our lives. Our choice seeking financial assistance for college from the Jewish Children's is not the specific challenge we will face but how we will deal with it. Regional Service (JCRS). The college aid deadline for the fall semester is Throughout my work in geriatrics, I come in contact with lots of people who May 31. have a variety of illnesses that are affecting the way they live day to day. Some JCRS provides scholarships for Jewish youth attending Jewish have a long list of what they can't do and how the aches and pains have slowed college or vocational training in the form of grants and/or no-interest them down, while others with an equal number of ailments choose to talk about what they can do. We all have heard the saying, "Aging isn't for sissies," and loans based on financial need. Many of the college students who receive indeed that is true. But maybe we need to realize that living isn't for sissies aid from JCRS are from very low income families. On average, each either. academic year the program funds approximately 140 students with an If the voice in your head is bringing you down, then don't listen to average award of about $2,000. it. Change the message. Tell yourself that each day there is an opportunity to To learn more, visit www.jcrs.org. be positive. You are the director of your own life, and the messages you tell yourself—and deliver to the world— are likely heard by your children.
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April 2013 TheShofar 1 ALEPH BET CHILDREN'S CENTER
by Vicki Cathcart Assistant Federation Director/Aleph Bet Children's Center Director [email protected] Open Registration forSummer and Fall
Referral bonus of $50 after a family you refer NRjaleph bet has paid tuition for two months. """•"^ CHILDREN'S CENTER Summer Session: June 3-Aug. 2 Fall Session Begins Aug. 12 Registration forms can be found online at www.aleph-bet.com Hodge Podge Two, three and five-dayprogram s Wed., April 17, 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. for students ages two through Hodge Podge gatherings are a mix of workshops, make-it and take-it pre-K. Space available. COME LEARN projects, idea sharing, and more. Parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, and AND PLAY WITH US! caretakers are encouraged to attend! The April 17 program (offered at two times for your convenience) is "What is My Child Saying?"", an intro to the Hebrew—colors, numbers, and Important Aleph Bet Dates blessings—that children learn at Aleph Bet. The workshop will be taught by Closed Tues. and Wed., April 1 and 2 for Passover Vicki Cathcart and Israeli shlicha (emissary) Einav Cahaner. There is no cost for Graduation Thursday, May 23 at 4:00 p.m. the April program, but please RSVP to [email protected]. Aleph Bet Spring Fling Breakfast
We thank these Spring Fling raffle, silent auction, and live auction sponsors: Aesthetic Laser Medical Spa & Salon River Street Deli Anonymous Hannah Sadoff and Astro Jump Rabbi Susan Tendler Barnes & Noble See Rock City, Inc. Bechtol Photography Stampin' Up B'nai Zion Gift Shop Jennifer Strand Connie Burstein, Premier Designs Taco Mamacita Independent Consultant Threads Vicki Cathcart Three Black Sheep, Charlotte's Web AYarnShoppe Community Pie Urban Stack Burger Lounge Sadie Cowan Walt Disney World Einav Cahaner Wand and Wear Etsy Shop Get Built by Dawn Kowal Goodhew, LLC (Emily Eckhardt) Wonder Works in Pigeon Forge Jonesy Wood Designs Mellow Mushroom Ralph and Virginia Murray Nantahala Outdoor Center Kelly Paschall, Usborne Books & More PinkCalyx.com Candy Poole Portrait Innovations Rachel Pritchett, Arbonn See more Spring Fling photos on page 4 Independent Consultant Rachel Privett
Donations to Aleph Bet...Thank You! Aleph Bet Children's Center, a program of the Jewish ^0"!!!*^ Federation of Greater Chattanooga, aims to provide an gf i"^^ Bill and Susan Hillner-Play Doh table and mini trike educational, interactive and developmentally appropriate _ _ _ f _ _ _ Trudy and Tom Trivers-Containers and Jewish threading game preschool program that is enriched by Jewish traditions J^\JB^^W Carla and JR Smith-batteries and values and implemented by a trained, dedicated, and ^^Jkt^ Paula and Al Jarman-duct tape and glue sticks nurturing staff. Grandpa Jeff and Grandma Mimi- Passover supplies At the Jewish Cultural Center Harriet and Alan Ruderman-Chanukah and Passover books 5461 North Terrace Road 37411 Stephanie and Jon Meshel- Money to purchase supplies (423) 893-5486 ...And thank you to all who supported the Usborne Book Fair. Aleph Bet is recognized by Director: (423) 493-0270, ext. 18 Aleph Bet receives a portion of the proceeds from sales. the State of Tennessee for its [email protected] committment to good health www.aleph-bet.com TheShofar April 2013 FEDERATION SHLICHA
Yom HaZikaron and Yom Ha'Atzma'ut
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Those names look so off-putting with conveying the importance of preserving Jerusalem as Israel's capital, transliteration. These are the most amazing and giving talks about its history, educating people about the fight for it, and meaningful days in Israel, the days that every working in an official capacity to keep the memory of the fight for the single person in Israel finds a way to observe city in the forefront of people's minds. I also mention it because of its and celebrate. These are the days that every impact on me. It made me realize that Israel is not a land that we fight for Israeli connects with a personal story. And they without good reason. We have roots—recent and ancient—and this is the just don't mean a lot in English. only place that we can actually say is ours. I can call them Memorial and Independence My connections, my roots, are through my family who were part Day, but, again, it's not the same meaning. Memorial Day in Israel is the one day of fighting for and founding Israel. It was never a religious connection where we all meet in the military cemeteries all over Israel and remember the sons from my perspective, only heritage, tradition, and history. The recent and daughters who died while protecting the country. It's not a symbol that summer history and the soldiers we remember on Yom HaZikaron connect us to has arrived, and it's not a day to go out in nature and have a picnic. I wish it were, but the importance of our country, to our destiny and goals. As the saying it's a very difficult day, maybe the holiest after Yom Kippur. It's a day to remember goes, "In their death they committed us to live." the 22,993 soldiers and citizens who died in service to their country. We remember There is a reason that this observance is only one week after Yom them alongside their families, who remember them every day, every moment. HaShoah. It's sad to think that something as terrible as the Holocaust On the second day of the war, plans may cause us to understand what the Jewish nation needs in order to be stable, and it's to have our own country! changed, and they were sent to Jerusalem We are required to remember that we not only founded a state with just a few hours to plan a mission to and achieved independence, but also that many died in order for this to free Jerusalem happen. On HaZikaron we are committed to remember and to pass m 'dor I 'dor, from generation to generation, our appreciation that we have a In a 65-year-old country we are still working on its basic foundation every state and that we should never take it for granted. day. Growing up in my house was to be exposed to stories of the beginning. I heard about my grandmothers, who were bom in Tel Aviv, the first Hebrew city, and spoke Hebrew from the moment they opened their eyes. I learned about my grandfather who came from the ruins in Europe and, knowing very little Hebrew, guarded the moshav (agricultural community) that he lived in during the Independence War. But, my most Struggling With meaningful connection to the protection of Israel comes from Saba Katcha, my father's father. Your Allergies? His real name is Shim'on Cahaner, but when he was in school, there was another student named Shim'on, so my grandfather became the small Shim'on. The big Shimon's nickname was Katcha, and when he died in the Independence War, Chattanooga Allergy Clinic his nickname was passed to my grandfather and stuck with him until today. My grandfather is a hero, the real, old-school type. So many people in the early days of Can Help. Israel grew up on his stories, and he is famous for his roles in the military. When 1 say my last name in Israel, it brings honor and respect just because of him. CHATTANOOGA • HIXSON * CLEVELAND • FT. OGLETHORPE » ERLANGEH WELLNESS CENTER Katcha was born in Israel, in a moshav, graduated from agricultural school, and joined a unit whose service in the army included founding and settling a kibbutz, His best friend was a famous soldier, and he asked my grandfather to join a new unit called 101, whose mission was to retaliate after terrorist attacks in Israel. This unit existed for only five months, but it led him (and the rest of the unit members) to serve in important roles in all Israeli wars.
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Einav with her grandmother Ruti and grandfather Katcha c Of my grandfather's many military stories, one takes place in 1967, when Israel attacked the Egyptian air forces and started the Six-Day War. He was a brigade QaflonoMa Allergy C! commander, trained with his soldiers to fight in Egypt. On the second day of the immmm war, plans changed, and they were sent to Jerusalem with just a few hours to plan a mission to free Jerusalem. Two days of war, and the mission was completed. After 423-899-0431 18 years of Jordanian control over Jerusalem (which held the history of the last ^^^^^^^^^^|^rg v C i. t); i-. com 3,000 years of our nation), the Old City was no longer off limits to us! I mention this moment for two reasons. One is that my grandfather has dedicated his life to
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Yom Huledet Sameach (Happy Birthday) by Ronni Charyn, Director ronni. charyn(a)gmail. com 892-6175 Your brothers and sisters from Warsaw, Lodz Jewish Federation and Vilna — six million voices —join in 1 OF GREATER CHATTANOOGA the singing of "The Hatikvah," (The Hope), on this special day. Mir zeinen doh (the Your gift to the Annual Campaign enables the Federation Yiddish battle cry of the resistance leaders in the Warsaw Ghetto), or Ah nachnu poh (in to fund almost half of the operating costs of the CJCRS. Thank you! Hebrew) both mean, "We are here!" We stand together, yad b 'yad (hand-in-hand) lev b 'lev (heart-to- heart), as we visit Yad Vashem. Turning from the museum, memorials, and All About the Omer monuments, looking out on to the plush hills of Jerusalem and its flourishing by Ben Chaidell, Education Fellow regions, we marvel at what our once-bereaved people have built and planted. Goldring/Woldenberg Institute of Mir zeinen doh\ We are here! Southern Jewish Life We visit Yad Sarah and stop at the social services center to see tnie examples of people engaged in programs for the elderly, the new immigrants, bchaidelKqjisjl.org, (601) 362-6357 those with disabilities, and the mentally challenged. We stand together and glow, while looking at the Tel Aviv skyline, awed by its imagination, creativity and modernity. I had a wonderful time in Chattanooga on March 15-17! I had a homey Shabbat We visit dozens of different hospitals and see the mentchlechkeit dinner through B'nai Zion's Shabbat Across Chattanooga, led a wonderful text (kindness), derech eretz (respect), and kavod (honor), that doctors and nurses study at Mizpah on Saturday morning, and facilitated mifgash sessions with show for their patients. Arriving at the many kibbutzim and moshavim, we are each age group at CJCRS on Sunday. delighted to see the industry and the productivity of the men and women who On the second night of Passover the Jewish people traditionally begin are modern-day visionaries. We stand at the entrances to the homes and houses the great 49-day countdown to the holiday of Shavuot called the Omer. Just like of this melting pot country to see and feel the love and commitment that these we count down the days, minutes, and seconds until the secular New Year, the vulnerable, frenetic but courageous brothers and sisters have for their country Jewish people count down the days until we received the Torah at Sinai -. our and their fellow Jews. Mir zeinen doh\ We are here! people's most momentous occasion. In American cities — Chattanooga, Boston, New York, Kansas City But what exactly is the Omer? An omer is a measure of barley or wheat and Philadelphia — we attend the celebrations and commemorations in the that was sacrificed at the Temple at the start and end of this countdown. This month of April: Yom HaShoah, Yom HaZikaron, Yom Yerushalayim, and Yom reminds us of our connection to the land and to what we eat. HaAtzma'ut. We are part of the thread weaving the fabric of Am Yisrael Chai. Many Jews consider the first 32 days of the Omer to be days of Those who are no longer here physically will always be here with us spiritually. mourning to remember the students of Rabbi Akiva, who suffered a plague Mir zeinen doh\ We are here! because they did not honor and respect each other. But on the 33rd day, the plague lifted, and Lag Ba'omer, as this day is known, is celebrated with Meet Our CJCRS Teachers bonfires, picnics, and outdoor fun. How can we teach our students and children about the Omer as we This Month: Jackie Rosenfeld, fourth/fifth grade teacher continue to count it through the months of April and May? Here are three ideas: Our March class about the Israeli 1) Make an Omer Calendar: Print out the secular calendar for April and Defense Forces (IDF) was awesome! May and fill in each date with the appropriate day of the Omer. Add in With the help of Einav Cahaner, the colorful notes for Shabbat, community events, and Lag Ba'omer. Each shlicha (emissary) from Israel our day add in a reason why we are excited to have the Torah. students became a cohesive unit that 2) Measure an omer: Fill a big container or mixing bowl with an "omer" worked well together. of dried barley. An omer is about 3.5 liters, or 14 cups. Discuss what The main idea was to give you could do with this amount of grain. What could you make? Who students a taste of what it is like to can you give extra food to in your community? What could a modern be in the IDF working together as day "sacrifice" look like? supportive team members. Through 3) OhevZeh EtZeh (love one another): Bad things happened to Rabbi various exercises, Commander Einav, Akiva's students because they did not treat each other with respect. The Sgt. Avery Schulman, and I helped the omer is a reminder to perform acts of kindness for one another. Write classmates work together as a team. compliment stickers for each other, hand out "kindness coins" when The soldiers listened really well and did exactly as asked, push-ups and all. you witness an act of kindness, and do team-building activities like The last exercise was a scavenger hunt around the building. One soldier was human knot and trust falls. awarded an army vest as best soldier of the day, and that honor went to Alex Center. Mazel tov! As always, please contact me with any questions about teaching the Omer or anything else about teaching Judaism!
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Graduating from High School This Spring Nominate Yourself or Someone Else to the 2013 Stefani Johnson is the last high school senior to be Chattanooga Regional Jewish Sports Hall of Fame introduced on this page. To date we have profiled Emily Eichenthal, Nicole Raisin, Jake Balser, Sophie Applications are due by April 15! Successful inductees will be Epstein, Aliza Cohen, and Aaron Long. We will run selected based on the following criteria: photos of all our graduates in the May Shofar. If we -Athletic achievement have missed anyone, please contact Rachel Schulson -Local Jewish involvement (493-0270, ext. 12 or [email protected]). -Community service Nominations for posthumous awards will be considered. Contact Ann Treadwell for an application form: Stefani Johnson [email protected] or 493-0270, ext. 13. Stefani Gabrielle Johnson will graduate this spring. Stefani is the daughter of Gayle Shavin and Tom Johnson and a granddaughter of Yuppie and Harold Shavin. Her brother, Sam, is 19. Stefani attends East Hamilton High £HS3^ School, and her favorite subjects are science and art. She expects to take pre- Monica Gefter, M.D., FACP med courses in college although she is not Board Certified in Internal Medicine sure what type of medicine she would like Special Interest: Preventive Cardiology, Hypertension, to go into. Stefani is taking AP Art this Diabetes, Cholesterol, and Healthy Aging semester and does a lot of drawing and painting. She is a member of the National New Patients are welcome Honor Society and Beta Club. Outside of school, Stefani babysits ACADEMIC INTERNAL MEDICINE and enjoys spending time with friends. She also likes traveling and as an Erlanger Physician Office Building eighth grader, she went to France, Italy, and Greece through the People to Suite 60 IB People ambassadors program. In 2010 she participated in Tikkun Olam, 979 E. 3rd St., Chattanooga 37403 423-778-8179 a program of Partnership 2Gether (P2G), in which delegates from our Southeast consortium of nine cities participate in an exchange with teens in the Hadera-Eiron region in Israel. Stefani became a bat mitzvah at B'nai Zion Congregation and has THE FREEDOM been involved with its United Synagogue Youth (USY) chapter for four years, serving as president last year and co-president this year. She has been TO DO a member of Chattanooga's Jew Crew since ninth grade. Stefani attended EVERYTHING Camp Ramah Darom in Clayton, Ga. for one summer and Camp Judaea in Henderson, N.C. for four. She will be a counselor at the Jewish Federation's YOU WANT. Philanthropy Camp this summer for a third time. AND NOTHING Take Home Chef Alice Goss-Morgan's YOU DON'T. "Bowls of Love" Not to brag, but living Purchase matzo ball soup or chili for just $4 at Elmcroft is a lot like for a one-bowl container or $8 for a two- staying at a resort. All bowl size. your daily chores are Call ahead to reserve; we do run done for you so you're out. Contact Ann Treadwell (do not call free to enjoy yourself the kitchen directly), 493-0270, ext. 13; in any way you like. [email protected] to get Go out or stay in. your order packaged and ready to go! Socialize or cocoon. It's up to you.
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Investment and Insurance Products: • NOT FDIC Insured • NO Sank Guarantee • MAY Lose Value j Weils Fargo Advisors is tire trade name used by two separate registered broker-dealers; Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC and Welis Fargo Advisois Financial Network, LLC, Members SIPC, non bank affiliates of Wells Fargo & Company, ©2010 Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC. All rights reserved. 0512-3417 l?4029-v3] ATOM AIPAC Annual Policy Conference: A Firsthand Report by Lynn Hochman Wow. My husband, Colman, and I were blown away by the amazing AIPAC (American Israel Public Affairs Committee) conference in Washington, D.C. this year. Yes, we were impressed with all the political dignitaries who attended and spoke to us, but what inspired and got us most enthusiastic was learning about the amazing Israeli ingenuity, Support Shofar and directory genius, and creations. We were so impressed with the inventions and advertisers. They support innovations that are as important to us in the United States as they are to the Israelis, from the Iron Dome technology to the medical our community! advances that are in the forefront of the world. We saw a paraplegic walk upright across the stage because of an invention by an Israeli who is a quadrapalegic (and who promised that he would walk next year) and learned about a dressing invented in Israel that was used to save Gabby Gifford's life. Israel is at the very cutting edge of technology and medical miracles. We should all be proud of the accomplishments of our brothers and sisters across the sea. More importantly we should all support them and make sure that everyone hears about all the positive steps that Israel is taking to create innovations used all over the world. AIPAC is the lobbying arm for Israel in Congress. We need to thank AIPAC over and over again for the wonderful job it does in educating our legislators and getting their support for Israel. Est. 1984 AIPAC's impact has helped to keep Israel from the complete isolation that otherwise would have been her fate. 3069 South Broad Street, Suite I Colman and I plan to go back to the conference next year on Southern Saddlery Building March 1 and 2. In fact we have already registered. I hope many of 634-0677 you will join us! Tuesday - Friday lO-G 12 The Shofar April 2013 COMMUNITY VOICES Sixth Annual Jewish Film Series All films screen on Wednesday nights at 7:00 p.m. at the Jewish C tdtural Center. Individual Tickets: $7 (includes popcorn and a soft drink or water). Films are suitable for ages 16 and older. Look for full descriptions of these films in the Mav Shofar May 22: Bottle in the Gaza Sea Sponsorship Opportunities May 29: Making Trouble June 5: The World is Funny $72 Producer's Circle Ten single-admission tickets plus two June 12: Hava Nagila tickets to the sponsor reception on May 1, your name on the sponsor board, and recognition in the Shofar. 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She is Tributes of any amount are payable in cash, by check (to JFGC), or by Visa, self employed as an expert witness and medical case manager. John is the MasterCard, Discover, or Amex. son of Pat and Mary Navin of Elgin, 111. He is an investment advisor and When you make a tribute, you may designate who receives a card partner with Berz Financial Partners. The couple lives in Nashville. acknowledging your tribute, and you will also receive a written record of your donation. Tributes made after The Shofar goes to press will appear the followingmonth . ...to Deborah Levine, president of Deborah Levine Enterprises LLC, who has been named by the DiversityBusiness.com, a multicultural business In Honor of... website, as a top honoree for its 2013 Champions of Diversity Award. Lynn and Colman Hochman's Anniversary The 2013 Champions of Diversity Awardees represent community and Jonathan and Dena Hochman corporate groups, including Cisco Systems, Lockheed Martin, and Walt Disney World Corporation. Deborah's flagship projects are American Diversity Report and Cross Cultural School of the South. She also blogs Give us (for only as long as it takes to scan or about religion for huffingtonpost.com. photograph) your treasured, your cherished, ...to Dana Waxier, who has been elected Vice President of the local Chattanooga chapter of the American Institute of Architects. Dana's Your historical photos, documents, one-year term runs until January 2014. memorabilia yearning to be seen...... to Jim Stoloff, son of Bonnie and the late Henry Stoloff, who will start on July 1 as an assistant rabbi at Temple Israel of the City of New York in Manhattan. Jim graduated from Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Learning in Cincinnati. ...to Lauren Lebovitz, who was accepted for membership on the National Women's Philanthropy Board of Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA).- CONDOLENCES ...to family and friends of former Chattanoogan Esther Pollock, who died on Nov. 7,2012 in Olympia, Wa. In anticipation of the Jewish Federation's 85th Annual Campaign this August, wo arc asking lor photos, newspaper ...to Lindsay Barukh and family on the death of Lindsay's sister, Susan Roepke Crispino, on Feb. 18. articles, letters, and items thai relate lo Chattanooga's Jewish community since the establishment of the Jewish Welfare Fed- ...to Sandy Chambers and family on the death of Sandy's mother, Frances e^tion (now the Jew I.•>!-. ' •.:••'. • • -••- • '"' •••"•. Brandt, on March 14. 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We look forward to months free! *Some restrictions apply. sharing our results with you in future Shofars. 5819 Winding Lane, Suite B Joy Adams Fuz Spector ADS We protect what Hixson, TN 37343 TN LIC 685 [email protected] [email protected] you treasure most.® adssecurity.com 756-8679 344-3795 14 The Shofar April 2013 CONGREGATION NEWS Contact Information 114 McBrien Road Chattanooga, TN 37411 Telephone: (423) 894-8900 Fax: (423) 894-8902 Email: [email protected] For Our Ancestors, For Us, For Our Descendants www.bnaizioncongregation.com Lag B'Omer S'mores on the Shore rom Redemption to Revelation Sunday, April 28, at 4:30 p.m. (Passover to Shavuot) (H 15 THEI7£ A At the home of Barry and Sande Schulman Tuesdays - April 9, 16, 23 and May 7, 14 TSACUffiW gemot? after minyan Join your BZ family as we celebrate Lag B'Omer with fun, friends and food. Bring your own dairy Using traditional texts and theological writings, picnic dinner, kites, Frisbees, footballs, etc. both Medieval am! modern, we will take an We'll provide the s'mores! Please contact in-depth look at Jewish theology, the nature ol [email protected] to RSVP. God, which will inform our last two sessions about Revelation what happened al Sinai and Family Friday Night! how <.\o we understand mitzvot? Friday, April 12 - Services begin at 5:45 p.m. This promises to be a fun Family Friday night, and you don't have to be a family to Lunch & Learn join in the ruach. Two prayer experiences Thursdays, April 11 and 25 will be offered—one for those in third grade 12:00 p.m. @ BZ and up in the chapel with the main service We are continuing our examination of Ron and another for those in second grade and Wolfson's book God's To-do List: 103 Ways to younger (and their parents). Be An Angel on Earth. Neither purchasing nor Worshippers in both services will come owning the book is necessary. together for a family-friendly dinner. We're bringing fun to Friday nights.' Costs: Adults - $10, Youth ages 8 tol3 - $5, Children ages two to eight - $3, Children under age two - free. RSVP for dinner TODAY! To RSVP, call the office or email Marcia at [email protected] I11K The Illustrated Torah is a truly # Beit Sefer Ivri and BZ Youth Submitted bv Jason Cathcart • a ' m FT • I Beit Sefer Ivri Meeting Dates - April 3, 10, 17, 24 MJKSIE M Junior Congregation - April 6 and 20: 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. USY and Kadima Events Kadima youth program - April 14 Confirmands meet with Jewish Devin Kodsi learns Hebrew in UTC students to discuss Mr. David's class Jewish life on campus For more information about Hebrew School or upcoming youth events, please contact Ms. Jackie's class translates an Chaverim students (first and second Jason Cathcart 894-8900 xl03 or article from their Zim Zoom grade) on their way to learn with j [email protected]. magazine. Ms. Jennifer Be sure to check out our blog at bsiednotes.blogspot.com April 2013 The Shofar 15 CONGREGATION NEWS 'CONGREGATION by Denise Etheridge March Worship and Study Schedule Seeking volunteers for Sacred Task of Shemirah Volunteers are needed to serve as shomrim. those who Fri., April 5 5:45 p.m. Oneg Shabbat will watch over a deceased member of the Jewish 6:15 p.m. Kabbalat Shabbat Service community from the time of death until internment. 7:15 p.m. First Friday Dinner Shomrim provide comfort to mourners who know that their loved one is not alone while awaiting burial. Sat., April 6,13,20,27 Shomrim commit to two-hour intervals during which 9:00 a.m. Torah Study with Breakfast they sit with - but do not see - the deceased, who 11:00 a.m. Shabbat Service with Torah and Haftarah is in a coffin or adjacent room at the funeral home. Shomrim customarily read psalms or other appropriate texts during this time. Fri., Aprill2,26 Volunteers may sign up with a partner. For more information, contact Joseph 5:45 pm Oneg Shabbat Kodsi at 386-5832 [email protected] or contact Rabbi Tepper. 6:15 pm Kabbalat Shabbat Service Next Havdalah at Home for Young Families is on Saturday, April 13, from Mizpah Announcements and Programs 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Details will be forthcoming, so watch your email. Mizpah Celebrates Purim Fri., April 19 5:45 pm Oneg Shabbat Mizpah members got into the fun of Purim in February, and many dressed 6:15 pm Shabbat Shirim - Shabbat of Song will in costume. After the service, several volunteer actors put on a Purim play, include participation of Mizpah Academy "Esther Pulls It Off," to celebrate Esther's and Mordechai's bravery and to Hebrew Language students drown out the name of Hainan. The cast included WRCB-TV 3jnornirig new Save the date! anchor Jed Mescon, Cassie MeCarley, Caroline Polls, Cathryn Cohen, Eric Fri., May 3 - Mizpah's Young Families Shabbat Celebration will begin at Schubert, Richard Zachary, Amy Cohen, Zachary Opengart, Chaim Charyn, 6:15 p.m., concurrent with the main sanctuary service. Sue Cohn and Rose Opengart. Regular Events at Mizpah Fridays: Oneg Shabbat 5:45pm Erev Shabbat Services: 6:15pm Saturdays: Shabbat morning Breakfast and Torah Study: 9:00 am Shabbat morning Services: 11:00 am Calvary Christian Students Visit Mizpah Students from Calvary Christian School in Chattanooga visited Mizpah in mid-February. Rabbi Bill Tepper gave middle and Clockwise from top left: News high school students a tour anchors Jed Mescon and Cassie MeCarley, and answered questions Zachary Opengart as Mordechai with Amy about Mizpah and Judaism. Cohen as Esther, Vivian and Marty Hershey •asmilk chocolate and almond Hershey bars, end Deb Tepper as the Queen of Hearts with Ava Kaplan as a little mermaid Mizpah Academy Continues Students at Mizpah Academy, our Congregation's Hebrew language learning program, continue to grow Mizpah Congregation in their appreciation of the first language of the Jewish 923 McCallie Avenue people.. Each Wednesday from 4:30 to 6:00.p.m., with Chattanooga TN 37403 the guidance of dedicated teachers, June Collins, Cathryn Phone:(423)267-9771 Cohen and Rebecca Sadowitz, our students progress Fax:(423)267-9773 through the ramot, or levels, that make up the Union for Reform Judaism's excellent mitkadem Hebrew curriculum. Email: [email protected] For more information on Mizpah Academy and how your child can attend. Website: www.mizpahcongregation.org please contact Rabbi Tepper at [email protected]. 16 The Shofar April 2013 CHABAD OF CHATTANOOGA n. Chabad Of ChattariOOga by Rabbi ShaulPerhtein On the 18th of Iyar we celebrate Lag BaOmer- 33 days into the counting of the Omer. During the Omer period (seven weeks between Pesach and Shavuot) we mourn the deaths of 24,000 students of Rabbi Akiva who died in a plague. The Talmud tells us that it was because "they did not conduct themselves with respect for each other." However Lag BaOmer is the day on which the plague ended and the dying ceased, hence the cause for celebration. How is it, though, that Rabbi Akivah's students dishonored each other when he was the author of the most famous teaching, "Love your fellow as yourself?" Interestingly it was their very focus loving others as themselves that was their undoing. People's minds differ from the minds of their fellows, and therefore each of the 24,000 disciples of Rabbi Akiva had his own nuances of understanding. Had Rabbi Akiva's students loved each other less, this would not have been an issue. It was precisely because each disciple loved his fellows as he loved himself that he felt compelled to correct their erroneous thinking and behavior, leading to a disrespect of one another. Although this degree of judgment is only for those of the spiritual caliber of Rabbi Akiva's students, our sages chose to record this story. Obviously, there is something for us to learn from what happened to Rabbi Akiva's Curious Tales of the Talmud: Finding disciples. personal meaning in the Legends of our The lesson is twofold: We must learn to care enough for our fellow man not to indulge his errors and Sages will decode powerful insights accommodate his failings. This might be the easiest and most socially comfortable way to behave, but, rather about ourselves, our universe, and how than tolerance, it bespeaks an indifference toward his or her welfare. On the other hand, we must never allow our to overcome life's rugged moments from commitment to his betterment to lessen in the slightest our respect and esteem toward him, no matter how misguided some of the most fantastical legends and unresponsive he might be. you'll ever encounter. This may be paradoxical. However the ability to embrace this paradox is at the very heart of the Torah's commandment to "Love your fellow as yourself." For in regard to ourselves, it is a paradox with which we are quite Register Today! Visit www.MyJli.com comfortable. Every psychologically healthy person loves himself unconditionally and, at the same time, incessantly strives to improve himself. This paradox we must also cultivate in our relationship with others. To succumb to either compromise is to fail to love him as we love ourselves—a principle which Rabbi Akiva considered fundamental to G-d's blueprint for life and of which Hillel said: "This is the entire Torah; the rest is commentary." Chabad Hebrew School (CHS) CHS students are doing a great job moving up in their Alef Champ levels. Alef Champ adopts the SUNDAY color system used in karate — white belt to black belt — to motivate Hebrew reading. ilflllfftfH The children have a great time creating letters using play dough, doing Alef Bet yoga, alef bet crafts and races. 4:00 m Purim was a ball, we learned the story, made groggers and of course delicious hamantaschen. The classes are bustling with excitement as the children prepare for Passover. Learning the ma nishtana, reviewing the story, and making matzah. There's never a quiet time at CHS! For more information about any Purim at Chabad of Chattanooga of the events WTiat fun we all had slinging pizza (for Purim in Italy), dancing, making hamantaschen at our or to RSVP, please contact Hebrew School party, and just plain out having a great time! Special thanks to all our sponsors 423-490-1106 or and to Bruce Weiss for all his help; [email protected] Bissel Yiddish (A Little Yiddish) If you have a nice story or anecdote about the mame Lashon (mother tongue) or de alte heim (the old country) please let me know! Some of the important B's in Yiddish Baleboste: The woman who is in charge of her home and will make sure everybody knows it. (Generally accompanied by a good hand at cooking too!) Bissel: Just a little bit Ex. bissele glick - a little luck or as in the response to she is such a baleboste, "Eh! Nur a Bissel" eh! Only a little. JEW-TC Bubbe: The greatest baleboste of all, the grandmother, also bobbe, JEW-TC has been nominated for bobbenyu. Bubele is a similar word but usually refers to the aspiring most improved student group on baleboste. campus! With the ongoing Friday night meals Jew-U get-togethers, Bupkes: A home without a Balaboste! This term is used often for trivial, and extra curricular excursions, worthless, useless, a ridiculously small amount; less than nothing, so to the program has really stood out speak. as a fast-growing and recognized Ex. "After all the work I did, I got bupkes!" presence on campus! April 2013 The Shofar 17 HADASSAH NEWS by Rhonda Seeber illlllil Hadassah, the Women's Zionist Organization Of America, is a volunteer organization that inspires a passion for and commitment to its partnership with the land and people oflsrael. It enhances the health of people worldwide through its sidpport of medical care and research at the SAH Hadassah Medical Organization in Jerusalem. Hadassah empowers its members and supporters, as well as, youth in Israel and America through opportunities for personal growth, education, advocacy and Jewish continuity. Coming Up Come one, come all to our first chapter meeting of 2013! Tri-Regional Spring Hadassah Conference in Atlanta, Please put Thursday, April 25 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. on your calendars. We April 19-21 will host a fun veggie/dairy potluck, plus wine and dessert party to welcome and The beautiful Dolce Peachtree Atlanta resort infroduce new families to our chapter, hear about Hadassah's 100* Anniversary is the place to be for a truly extraordinary celebration in Israel, and share program ideas for the rest of the year. Special Hadassah experience. National Hadassah goodie bags Jar all new attendees! Postcards and e-blasts will be forthcoming too! President Marcie Natan and distinguished Please come, and bring a friend! experts from around the world will educate and inspire members from three of Hadassah's Don't Forget About Membership! The Hadassah Life Membership southern regions. Plus, Hadassah's amazing women from all over the south special price of $212 has been extended to give all interested participants time to will meet one another and share their success stories. make themselves and family members Life Members at the lower price. Regular Our chapter can bring and pay for a first-time conference price is $360. This is an enduring gift that honors loved ones forever! For more attendee. These big conferences are life-changing and make clear information, call Barb Oxenhandler at 886-6936 or Rhonda Seeber at 899-3042. Hadassah's work and mission. 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