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Nonprofit Org. U.S. Postage PAD If k ml lewisn reaeration Permit No. 63 mm m mm OF GREATER CHATANOOGA Chattanooga, TN P.O. Box 8947 THE STRENGTH Of A PEOPLE Chattanooga, TN 37414 THE POWER OF COMMUNITY. Change Service Requested 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 finish at 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.