the Jewish bserver Sound of Many Waters inside: 9 Nashville artists featured in P2G exhibition of Jewish director in town U.S.-Israeli works on display at GJCC in November to discuss documentary By CHARLES BERNSEN about her emergence rt has always been a primary way for Kim from “racial closet” 6 Phillips to express her Jewish identity. She learned the Jewish folk tradition of Holocaust seminar provides papercut art while in Jerusalem years ago important lessons for and uses the technique to create visual Nashville police recruits 7 interpretations of sacred Jewish texts. ASo when local artists were invited to submit proposals for an exhibition of Israeli and American work focusing on NowGen News & Notes: the theme of water and Judaism, “I immediately thought of Mitzvah Madness, Psalm 137 – ‘By the rivers of Babylon we sat’ – and the Rosh Bash and more 10 sense of longing that Jews in the diaspora feel even today,” Phillips said. Lots of special events The piece she created is part of Sound of Many Waters, a special exhibition featuring works by 34 visual at The Temple this month 17 artists from Jewish communities in the Partnership2Gether Southeast consortium and its partner region in Israel, Regular features Hadera-Eiron. The exhibition will be on display from Nov. Opinion 19 4-28 in the Gordon Jewish Community Center’s Janet The Rabbis’ Corner 19 March Levine Gallery. A free public reception will be held from 7-9 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 17. Lifecycles 21 “Sound of Many Waters epitomizes the mission of Nashville artist Sharon Charney’s acrylic painting “Across the Around the town 22 Partnership2Gether, which is to foster vital, creative rela- Water” is part of the Sound of Many Waters Exhibition on dis- play at the Gordon Jewish Community Center in November. The tionships between professionals here and in Israel,” said exhibition is a Parntership2Gether collaborative project by 34 TRAVLE & LEISURE Leslie J. Klein, the exhibition’s American co-chair and artists from the Hadera-Eiron region of Israel and the nine ISSUE PAGE 11 Continued on page 3 Jewish communities in the P2G Southeast consortium. Local rabbis’ Nashville delegation panel will return in Eastern Europe at Global Day of Jewish Learning this month ast year’s rabbinic panel discussion was so well received that it is being reprised at Nashville’s Global Day of Jewish LLearning event on Sunday, Nov. 16. This year’s panel will consist of five local rabbis and the The discussion will again be moderated by Mark S. Freedman, executive director www.jewishobservernashville.org of the Jewish Federation of Nashville and Middle Tennessee, the local Global Day sponsor. A Publication of “I’m happy to take part in the panel discussion with my colleagues here in Nashville,” said Rabbi Joshua Kullock of West End Synagogue. “It’s Early in their two-week “roots” mission to Eastern Europe last month, members of certainly something that you don't see the Nashville delegation paid a somber visit to the Birkenau death camp, where they happening so often around the coun- took part in a memorial service near the the infamous ramp where Jews arriving at try and the rest of the world. It’s great Auschwitz-Birkenau complex were either selected for immediate death in the gas www.jewishnashville.org chambers or sent to labor camp, where most were later murdered. The trip included to see that our city is an example of a visits to Warsaw and Krakow in Poland as well as Budapest, Hungary and Prague, community that embraces differences VOL.79 NO. 11 Czech Republic. Some members of the delegation extended their trip to visit Berlin. and is willing to celebrate them. November 2014 The Observer will have more about the trip in its December issue. Continued on page 5 8 Cheshvan - 8 Kislev 5775 Redesign makes Federation website easier to use

s its name indicates, www.jewishnashville.org is the place to go for information about all things Jewish. Thanks to a redesign, the website of Athe Jewish Federation and Jewish Foundation of Nashville and Middle Tennessee is also easier to use. Aside from information about the Federation itself – its staff and leader- ship, its impact and ongoing initiatives such as NowGen Nashville, Partnership2Gether and Community Relations Committee – the redesigned website provides two comprehensive and searchable databases. One is a directory that includes basic contact information and links to virtually every Jewish agency and institution in the Nashville area, plus a number of regional and national organizations.The website also is home to a community calendar The redesigned website of the Jewish Federation and Jewish Foundation of Nashville and Middle Tennessee remains a portal to all things Jewish. that includes events big and small. It is now searchable by day, week, month or key word. Think Globally. Learn Locally. In addition, you can find dozens pho- tos from recent Federation events and links to local Jewish news from The Jewish Observer of Nashville or breaking national and international stories by the Jewish Telegraphic Agency. “The redesign has made the website more useful and easier to navigate,” said Naomi Sedek, the Federation’s campaign and missions director, who was in charge of the redesign. c

Melton adult Register online at www.jewishnashville.org/global-day Jewish education classes begin this fall at CSI Theme: Heroes and Villains, Saints and Fools: The People in the Book he Florence Melton Date: Sunday, November 16, 2014 School has returned to Schedule: Cost: $5 per person Nashville. 10:00 a.m.-11:45 a.m. (for cost of lunch) This fall a 10-week Opening learning session with Pardes Location: Vanderbilt Hillel Melton course – Genesis Scholar Rabbi Zvi Hirschfield (Baby-sitting and senior 1: From Adam to TAbraham – is being taught by Daniella transportation available) 11:45 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Pressner from 7:15-8:45 p.m. on Lunch and Thursdays at Congregation Sherith Community Rabbis Panel Discussion Israel. The first class was on Oct. 30, but 1:10-2:10 p.m. late signups are welcomed. Breakout Sessions I To register for the Starting on Feb. 5, Rabbi Aaron Global Day of Jewish Finkelstein will be offering another 2:20-3:20 p.m. Melton course called Israeli Breakout Sessions II Learning, please contact Barbara Schwarcz at Literature: A Window to Israeli (Breakout sessions are led by (615) 354-1630 or Society. It also will meet on Thursday from 7:15-8:45 p.m. community Jewish educators) [email protected], or visit Both are open to the entire commu- 3:45-5:15 p.m. nity, and the first 20 students to apply Maccabeats Concert www.jewishnashville.org. will receive a $50 subsidy following com- (Complimentary admission to all pletion of the course courtesy of the Global Day participants) Jewish Federation of Nashville and Middle Tennessee. For more information Presented by the Jewish Federation of Nashville and Middle Tennessee and to register online go to in cooperation with: Akiva School, B’nai Brith Social Unit, B’nai http://www.meltonschool.org/locations/i Brith Maimonides Lodge #46, BBYO, Chabad Jewish Student n-north-america/30-north-america/474- Center at Vanderbilt University, Congregation Beit Tefilah Chabad, nashville-tn. Congregation Micah, Congregation Sherith Israel, Get Connected, The Florence Melton School of Gordon Jewish Community Center and the GJCC Early Learning Center, Hadassah Nashville Chapter, Jewish Family Service, JMingle, Jewish Learning is the largest pluralistic NCJW Nashville Chapter, NowGen, PJ Library, The Temple-Congregation adult Jewish education program in the Ohabai Sholom, Vanderbilt Hillel, and West End Synagogue. world. It consists of an international net- work of community-based schools offer- The Global Day of Jewish Learning in Nashville is generously underwritten by ing adults the opportunity to acquire Libby and Moshe Werthan to support the participation of Rabbi Zvi Hirschfield Jewish literacy in an open, trans-denom- of the Pardes Institute of Jewish Studies. inational and intellectually stimulating environment. c

2 November 2014 The Observer Sound of Many Waters Continued from page 1 grazing on a barren Jerusalem hillside,” one of nineNashville artists whose work said Rosen, a lawyer and photographer will be on display. who has photographed a variety of sub- P2G is an initiative of the Jewish jects and animals on all seven conti- Agency for Israel and the Jewish nents. “I figured why not reverse the sub- Federations of North America linking ject Sound of Many Waters, so I submit- regions in Israel with Jewish communi- ted the photo with the title, “Looking for ties around the world as a way of Water On A Jerusalem Hillside.” strengthening their sense of peoplehood. In addition to Klein, Phillips, Graff Over the past 12 years, P2G has fostered and Rosen, works from other Nashville collaborative exchanges between high artists in the exhibition are a mixed school students, firefighters, teachers media piece by Carrie Mills, an acrylic and medical professionals in Hadera- and water color painting with gold and Eiron and their peers in Nashville and silver leaf Frances Allen, acrylic paint- the other eight cities that make up the ings by Jerry Klein and Sharon Charney Southeast consortium and Hadera-Eiron. “Peace beside the Kenneret,” an oil painting and an oil painting by Linda Schlanger. Klein said it made sense to bring by Lorna Graff As the organizers had hoped, the artists into the process “because our sis- Ezekiel that describes the voice of God as works in Sound of Many Waters vary in ter region, Hadera-Eiron, is so rich in “the sound of many waters.” Artists from both style and content. For instance, artistic talent.” Working with Israeli throughout the U.S. and Israeli partner- “Miriam’s Well,” a mixed-media collage by while Rosen and Arik Baltinester of artist Naomi Sella-Rezinovsky, Klein ship regions were invited to submit pro- Leslie J. Klein Pardes Hanna-Karkur submitted photo- helped organize the first such exhibi- posals explaining how they would Graff, which is from a photograph she graphs, their techniques and tones are tion, “Windows of Identity” in 2012. address the theme from a Jewish perspec- took while on a trip to Israel many quite different. Rosen’s color photograph, And even as Sound of Many Waters tive – whether historical, spiritual, scrip- years ago. Graff has began painting though taken from an unusual overhead goes on display in Nashville, Klein and tural, cultural or political. They were free while in the seventh grade and later angle, realistically documents issue of the Sella-Rezinovsky are already planning a to work in any media they wished, the took classes at the Art Institute while issue of water – or its scarcity – in Israel. third exhibition. only restriction being that the works be working in Chicago. Baltinester’s black-and-white photo of Harriet Schiftan, planning and P2G no larger than 16x16 inches to make “My busy life superceded painting,” crashing surf and ominous clouds, which director for the Jewish Federation of shipping and handling easier. said Graff, who didn’t return to it seri- he calls “It seems that Neptune is nerv- Nashville and Middle Tennessee, said The works – 19 by Israeli artists and ously until about four years ago. She sub- ous,” is more symbolic. the exhibition “is a perfect example of 15 by American artists – were selected mitted her proposal for Sound of Many Sella-Rezinovsky, who hails from how Partnership2Gether can be a plat- through independent jurying processes in Waters at the encouragement of her art Pardes Hanna-Karkur, used sandstone form for connecting people according to Israel and the United States. The exhibi- instructor, Rhonda Wernick. and brass to create “Strike the rock, and their interests. This is the second art tion opened a year ago in the Bible Lands “I didn’t expect to be accepted, so it water will come out of it,” an abstract exhibit from our partnership and a third Museum in Jerusalem. The current U.S. was very special to be included,” she said. sculpture based on the story in Exodus. is in the works – all because Leslie has tour includes Nashville and at least four When Bill Rosen heard about the On the other hand, Gideon Saar of brought her passion as an artist, and her other cities in the Southeast consortium, exhibition, he tried to think of any pho- Hadera addresses a contemporary envi- love of Israel, and her leadership to our Knoxville and Chattanooga. tograph he had taken that might fit the ronmental issue – global warming – in Partnership committee.” One of the works in the exhibi- theme of water or water in Israel. his whimsical oil-on-canvas painting The current exhibition’s theme tion is an oil-on-canvas landscape of “I remembered an image that I entitled, “Waltz with a fish. Guests comes from a passage in the Book of the Kinneret in Galilee by Lorna always have liked that I took of sheep arrived dear, a normal day in 2030.” c

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The Observer November 2014 3 Hundreds attend CRC briefing Talking multi-generational on ISIS by terrorism expert philanthropy ore than 200 people attended a private briefing last month by Barak Barfi on the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS). MBarfi, a research fellow with the New America Foundation specializing in Arab and Islamic affairs, gave a thorough overview of the factors and players that have contributed to the dramatic rise of executed by ISIS. As a close friend to ISIS. In Raqqa, one of ISIS's many Sotloff, Barfi shared his personal experi- strongholds in Syria, for example, the ence about his work with the Sotloff people have accepted its takeover because family during Steven's 13 months of under its regime necessities like food and The Jewish Federation and Jewish Foundation of Nashville and Middle Tennessee held a captivity. He expressed the frustrations luncheon last month in which Lion of Judah and Pomegranate level donors explored next- gas are provided. Although they've been he felt dealing with the U.S. State generation and multi-generational engagement in Jewish philanthropy. Among those forced to follow ISIS's violent and Department and FBI during this time attending were Rae Hirsch (center in photo on left) and her daughters, Jamie Hirsch extreme version of Islam, Raqqa's citizens period and said he feels the government Brook and Erin Hirsch Zagnoev. Also in attendance were Risa Klein Herzog (left in photo feel doing so is better than the alternative could have done more to save Sotloff. on the right), director of foundation development, along with Heloise Werthan Kuhn and of chronic shortages. Phyllis Alper, who hosted the Oct. 14 luncheon. Guest speaker Sharna Goldseker, execu- The Sept. 30 briefing at the tive director of 21/64, led a thought provoking and interactive discussion in which the In addition to his expertise in glob- Gordon Jewish Community Center was women explored similarities and differences in various generations’ approaches to giving al terror groups, Barfi is the spokesper- sponsored by the Community Relations and decision making by focusing on their own values and life experiences. The guests were son for the family of Steven Sotloff, one Committee of the Jewish Federation of challenged to consider what kind of donor they aspire to be and the legacy they wish to of two American journalist recently Nashville and Middle Tennessee. c leave for the future. From the Campaign Trail May G-d schep nachas from our actions Note from Campaign Chair Ted warranted and raising our voices when the stood before the ark the worldwide Jewish community. When Mayden: Jerry Silverman, president of the moment calls. Our Nashville and Middle and started to pray. our brothers and sisters in Israel ran for Jewish Federations of North American, has Tennessee community is attending to needs “O Lord,” she cover as thousands of rockets were fired stepped up to author this month's On the locally as well, including community devel- began, “We ask You from Gaza, we arranged emergency soli- Campaign Trail column. He offers an elo- opment, helping with personal and family for so much during darity missions to Israel’s south and helped quent explanation of how our individual needs, caring for seniors, community-wide these many hours of raise tens of millions of dollars, to provide contributions to the campaign are put to use education, and fostering community among prayer, and now I psychological counseling, programs for throughout the world giving comfort where our youth and young adults. want to wish You? I children, and food and medicine for elder- needed, providing financial assistance when Jerry Silverman can’t wish You long ly unable to leave their homes. By JERRY SILVERMAN life. You are eternal! I can’t wish Yo u When strife broke out in Ukraine, c c c c good health. You are the giver of well- we joined our overseas partners in boost- STAFF here is a story of an elder- being! I can’t wish You prosperity. Yo u ing support for projects that assist ly woman who sat alone in have all the riches of the universe.” She Ukraine’s 30,000 Jews, many of them Publisher Mark S. Freedman the back of the synagogue thought and thought, and suddenly, a frail and living in poverty. Editor Charles Bernsen during High Holiday serv- smile came across the old woman’s face. With anti-Semitism rising in Advertising Manager Carrie Mills ices. She waited until “G-d,” she said, “May You have nachas Europe, we shouted, “No!” and called Layout and Production Tim Gregory everyone had left before from all Your children.” upon government officials to forcefully Editorial Board Frank Boehm (chair), Tgetting up from her seat. The woman As we prepare to welcome 5775, we decry it and aggressively take measures to Barbara Dab, Greg Goldberg, take stock of ourselves and determine protect our fellow Jews. Scott Rosenberg, Liz Foster how we will improve. Were our actions Just as important are the ways in Editorial Submissions Policy cause for nachas (pride and joy)? which we fulfilled our responsibility to and Deadlines Our prayers for improvement are the future. 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While The Jewish Observer To ensure publication, submissions must We at the Jewish Federations of makes every possibly effort to accept only arrive by the 15th of the month prior to My best wishes for a North America wish you a meaningful reputable advertisers of the highest quality, the intended month of publication. we cannot guarantee the Kasruth of their Happy New Year. and sweet new year, one in which we products. For advertising deadlines, contact find many ways to reduce suffering, mul- Carrie Mills, advertising manager, at tiply goodness in the world, and serve as The Jewish Observer 615-354-1699, or by email at Dorothy Kohnstamm an example to others to do the same. Founded in 1934 by JACQUES BACK [email protected]. Then G-d can truly schep some nachas. Shanah Tovah! c 4 November 2014 The Observer Local rabbis’ panel will return at Global Global Day of Jewish Learning Day of Jewish Learning this month Sunday, Nov. 16 10 a.m.-3:20 p.m. Continued from page 1 Ben Schulman Center for Jewish Life In keeping with last year’s Global 421 Vanderbilt Place Day theme “Creating Together,” the rab- binic panel was asked to discuss the cre- Registration: 10-10:30 a.m. ation of Jewish community in Nashville (Or register ahead online at http://jewishnashville.org/global-day) in terms of their own personal motiva- Welcome and Plenary Session: 10:30-11:45 a.m. tions and inspirations. This year’s theme is “Heroes, Villains, Saints and Fools: “Jethro: A Non-Jewish Hero of the Jewish People,” with Rabbi Zvi Hirschfield, Pardes The People in the Book,” and Freedman Institute of Jewish Studies said he plans to ask the panel to talk Lunch and Remarks from Vanderbilt and Vanderbilt Hillel officials: 11:45-12:15 about the lessons of the figures and (The cost of lunch is $5. Participants can select and pay for lunch events recounted in Jewish scripture and in advance when registering online.) how those lessons might be applied to contemporary situations. Jerusalem, and breakout study sessions in Rabbis Panel Discussion: 12:15 p.m-1p.m. The local Global Day activities will the afternoon, each led by a local Jewish With Rabbis Joshua Kullock, Philip (Flip) Rice, Mark Schiftan, Saul Strosberg, Yitzchok be from 10 a.m.-3:20 p.m. at Vanderbilt clergy member or educator. A kosher Tiechtel and moderator Mark S. Freedman. University’s Ben Schulman Center for lunch will be available for $5. Jewish Life at, home to Vanderbilt Following the afternoon sessions Breakout Sessions: 1:10-2:10 p.m. (Session 1) and 2:20 to 3:20 p.m. (Session 2) Hillel. In addition to the rabbis’ lunch there will be a concert from 3:45-5:15 Abraham: Journey of the Unknown Balaam: To Bless or to Curse discussion panel, it will include a morn- p.m. at Vanderbilt’s Langford Session 1 with Rabbi Shlomo Rothstein Session 1 with Cantor Tracy Fishbein ing plenary session led by the visiting Auditorium featuring the Maccabeats, a Session 2 with Rabbi Zvi Hirschfield Session 2 with Sophie Rapoport scholar-in-residence, Rabbi Zvi popular male a cappella group from Hirschfield, a faculty member of the Yeshiva University. Participants in Deborah: Victory in the Hands of a Woman Sodom: The Making of an Evil Society Pardes Institute of Jewish Studies in Global Day sessions are eligible for a Session 1 with Rabbi Shana Mackler Session 1 with Rabbi Joshua Barton complimentary ticket to the concert. Session 2 with Rabbi Saul Strosberg Session 2 with Rabbi Aaron Finkelstein Those who want to attend Global Day can register online (and reserve Eve: Separation and Wholeness in the Moses: The Birth of a Leader tickets for Maccabeats if they wish) at Garden of Eden Session 1 with Rabbi Michael Shulman http://jewishnashville.org/global-day. Session 1 with Rabbi Joshua Kullock Session 2 with Rabbi Yitzchok Tiechtel Special transportation and parking Session 2 with Rabbi Laurie Rice and Lynn Heady arrangements are being made for Global Day. A free shuttle service to the Special Session for Vanderbilt Students Special Session for Small Children Schulman Center will leave the Gordon Session 1 with Rabbi Zvi Hirschfield Session 2 with Sara Hanai of PJ Library Jewish Community Center at 9:30 a.m. and return at 3:30 p.m. following the Concert by the Maccabeats afternoon sessions. For those who prefer 3:45 p.m.-5:15 p.m. to drive, there will be plenty of parking Vanderbilt’s Langford Auditorium available within easy walking distance of 1 Garland Ave. the Schulman Center. c (All participants in Global Day of Jewish Learning are eligible for a complimentary ticket)

The Observer November 2014 5 Director of Little White Lie will be at Nashville Jewish Film Festival to discuss coming out of “racial closet” By Charles Bernsen

acey Schwartz had suspected for some time that her dark skin was not, as her Jewish parents told her, a genetic inheritance from her swarthy Sicilian grandfather. When Lshe became a bat mitzvah at her upstate New York synagogue, a woman had remarked that it was nice to have an Ethiopian Jew in the congregation. But it was not until after her fresh- man year at Georgetown University, where she was contacted by the black stu- dent association based on her application photo, that she confronted her mother and learned the truth: Her father was an African American man with whom her Lacey Schwartz and her mother, Peggy Schwartz. mother had had an extramarital affair. Schwartz, now 37, tells the story of Jew and African American but also that was like,” Peggy Schwartz said of her par- her emergence from what she calls “the she was still dealing with her family’s ticipation in the film, which is slated to racial closet” in the autobiographical doc- reluctance to acknowledge or even talk air next year on PBS. “She needed to go umentary Little White Lie. It is one of 15 about the secret they had held for so long. on her path, and she invited me to go on One observer at Lacey Schwartz’s bat mitz- films that will be screened this month at “So the film became a more person- mine. I’m very grateful for that.” vah ceremony said it was nice to have an Ethiopian Jew in the congregation. four venues during the 14th annual al story about what I was experiencing – While Schwartz has embraced her Nashville Jewish Film Festival. Schwartz, my own journey,” she said. “It’s a story black identity, it has not been at the nic and cultural diversity in Jewish life. the film’s producer and co-director, will be about the power of truth and the process expense of the strong Jewish cultural Schwartz, who lives in Brooklyn, in Nashville for a question-and-answer of dealing with it.” identity she developed during her forma- N.Y., with her husband and twin 1-year- session following the screening of Little Her parents, Robert and Peggy tive years. In addition to winning grants old sons, serves as the group’s national White Lie at 7p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 12 at Schwartz, who divorced while she was from major Jewish funders — the Andrea outreach director and its New York the Belcourt Theatre. still in high school, both participated in and Charles Bronfman Philanthropies, regional director. She said she hopes the The Harvard Law School graduate- the making of Little White Lie, which the Jewish federations of New York and film will catalyze discussion around not turned-independent film producer said records the emotional and sometimes San Francisco, and the Righteous Persons only around race but also the conse- she originally had set out to make a film awkward moments as family members dis- Foundation, among them — Schwartz’s quences of keeping family secrets. c about black Jews in America. But she cuss what had long been taboo. film has also received long-term support soon realized not only that she was still “I owed it to my daughter to no from Be’chol Lashon, a San Francisco- The Jewish Telegraphic Agency con- coming to terms with her dual identity as longer be deceptive about what my life based nonprofit that promotes racial, eth- tributed to this story. The 2014 Nashville Jewish Film Festival (Single tickets are $10 and can be purchased at the box office before each show.) Wednesday, Nov. 5 Saturday, Nov. 8 Duran Cohen, director, 2012), 7 p.m., avowed atheist who takes a road trip • Opening night cocktail supper, 6 p.m., • It Happened in Saint Tropez, a comedy of Belcourt Theatre. With special guest with his son, a Hasidic rapper (Guy Noah Liff Opera Center, 3622 bad timing involving two brothers, a Rabbi Saul Strosberg. Nattiv and Erez Tadmor, directors, Redmon St. (Cost, including tickets to funeral and a wedding (Daniele • Quality Balls: The David Steinberg Story, 2014), 7 p.m., Belcourt Theatre. the opening screening, is $75 per per- Thompson, director, 2013), 6 p.m., a look at a comedian who influenced a son or $140 per couple. Call Fran Belcourt Theatre. (For mature audi- generation of comics (Barry Avrich, Wednesday, Nov. 12 Brumlik at 615-356-7170 x1628 for ences.) director, 2013), 7:30 p.m., Franklin • Little White Lie, an autobiographical reservations.) • Peace After Marriage, a romantic come- Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, documentary about a dark-skinned • The Return of the Violin, a real life tale dy about a Palestinian American who with special guest Rabbi Flip Rice. Jewish girl from upstate New York who about the theft and eventual return of marries an Israeli woman desperate for learns that her father is an African a Stradivarius once owned by Israeli a green card (Bandar Albullwi and Monday, Nov. 10 American with whom her mother had Philharmonic founder Bronislaw Chazi Albullwi, directors, 2013), 8:10 • Monday Matinee box lunch, 11:30 an affair (Lacey Schwartz, director, Huberman (Haim Hecht, director, p.m., Belcourt Theatre. (For mature a.m., Belcourt Theatre. (Cost, includ- 2014), 7 p.m., Belcourt Theatre. With 2012), 7:30 p.m., Noah Liff Opera audiences.) ing ticket to the matinee, is $25. Call special guest Lacey Schwartz, the direc- Center, with special guests violinist Fran Brumlik at 615-356-7170 x1628 tor, producer and subject of the film. Tracy Silverman and Ron Brummer, Sunday, Nov. 9 for reservations.) • Above and Beyond, based on the true deputy consul general of Israel. • The Other Son, a young Israeli man dis- • Double-feature matinee: The Lady in story of American World War II pilots covers he was accidentally switched at Number 6, a look at Holocaust survivor who joined the Israeli Air Force in the Thursday, Nov. 6 birth with the son of a Palestinian cou- and pianist Alice Herz Sommer War for Independence (Roberta • Marvin Hamlisch: What He Did for ple. (Lorraine Levy, director, 2012), 9 (Malcom Clarke, director, 2013) and Grossman, director, 2013), 7 p.m., Love, a documentary about the late, a.m., Belcourt Theatre. Free religious The Sturgeon Queens about the sisters Franklin Theatre, with special guest great popular composer (Dori school screening with special guests Dr. who ran the famous smoked fish empo- Nancy Spielberg, who is the film’s Berinstein, director, 2013), noon, Judy Freudenthal and Rabbi Michael rium Russ & Daughters on New York’s producer. Gordon Jewish Community Center, Shulman. Lower East Side (Julie Cohen, director, 801 Percy Warner Blvd. • The Go Go Boys, a documentary about 2013), 12:15 p.m., Belcourt Theatre. Thursday, Nov. 13 • Aftermath, two Polish brothers uncov- Israeli-born cousins Menahem Golan • Under the Same Sun, an inspiring story • Above and Beyond, 7 p.m., Belcourt er a dark secret that forces them to and Yoram Globus, whose independent about two businessmen – one Israeli Theatre, with special guest producer confront the history of their family film company Cannon Films became a and the other Palestinian – who work Nancy Spielberg. and their hometown (Wladyslaw Hollywood powerhouse (Hilla secretly to overcome obstacles and set Pasikowski, director, 2013, Polish with Medalia, director, 2014), 4:30 p.m., up a solar energy company (Sameh Saturday, Nov. 15 English subtitles), 7 p.m., Belcourt Belcourt Theatre, with special guest Zoabi, director, 2012), 7 p.m., Belcourt • Closing night supper and wine bar fol- Theatre, 2102 Belcourt Ave., with Nashville Scene Editor Jim Ridley. Theatre, with special guest Rabbi lowed by an encore screening of special guest Professor Ari Joskowicz. • The Jewish Cardinal, the story of Jean- Joshua Kullock. Quality Balls: The David Steinberg (Sponsored by the Jewish Studies Marie Lustiger, a Jew who converted to Story, 7:30 p.m., the Gordon Jewish Program at Vanderbilt University.) Catholicism but remained a Jew at Tuesday, Nov. 11 Community Center. (Cost, including heart even as he rose to become an • Magic Men, a “dramedy” about an ticket to the film, is $35 per person. adviser to Pope John Paul II, (Ilan aging Greek Holocaust survivor and (Call Fran Brumlik at 615-356-7170 x1628 for reservations.) 6 November 2014 The Observer Holocaust seminar provides “relevant lessons” for Nashville police recruits By CHARLES BERNSEN Battalion 101, and the interviewees indicated that the killings became pro- aving just watched a gressively easier. half-hour video about “It was a lack of courage and moral the Holocaust, 41 fortitude,” said one recruit in the dis- Metro Nashville police cussion of Battalion 101. “They didn’t recruits sat in small recognize that orders have to line up groups discussing the with values.” Hpresentation. A spokesman for each “Violating peoples’ rights can be group then rose to state a brief lesson habit-forming,” said another. that they, as police officers, might take “They had a fear of what would away from the events that occurred long happen to them if they didn’t go along,” before any of them were born. said a third. “You can see how easy it is to One suggested that knowing history fall into that mentality.” can help officers better understand the The seminar concluded with a tour diverse political, social and cultural per- of the Holocaust Memorial on the spectives of the citizens they encounter. grounds of the GJCC. It was led by Another said the video highlighted the Holocaust survivor Felicia Anchor, a danger of “rampant discrimination.” past chairman of the Tennessee A third said, “There’s a responsibil- Holocaust Commission, and Alex Limor, ity that comes with the power you have the son of survivors and the creator of as a police officer. It’s not just a matter the sculpture that is the centerpiece of of enforcing the law. You have to guard the memorial. against discrimination and hypocrisy As the recruits stood before the Holocaust survivor Felicia Anchor leads 41 Nashville police recruits and their training officers and you have to pay attention to your on a tour of the Holocaust Memorial on the grounds of the Gordon Jewish Community Center. stone walls inscribed with the names of own sense of morality and the rights of Holocaust victims, Anchor reminded individuals.” them that many have no graves. Though diversity training has long and others in positions of authority – Decades later, in-depth interviews “This is where their loved ones been part of the curriculum for Metro the power of ‘group think,’ the danger with more than 200 members of come to remember them,” she said, Police Department recruits, the session of dehumanizing those who are differ- Battalion 101 revealed that while explaining the presence of the small last month at Gordon Jewish ent, the limits of one’s obligation to fol- some felt physical revulsion, few stones that line the base of the walls. Community Center marked the first low orders. expressed moral qualms about the “This is a lesson in what can happen time a recruit class had taken part in a “Hopefully the knowledge of history murders they committed and many if law enforcement officers lose sight of seminar on the Holocaust. In the wake will make these officers better able to cited the pressure to conform and pro- their obligation not just to enforce the of the racially tinged controversy in stop and think through these kinds of tect their careers as a factor in their law but to protect the rights and civil lib- Ferguson, MO, where a while police offi- issues,” Kahane-Kaminsky said. participation. The Jozefow mass mur- erties of all individuals,” said training cer shot and killed an unarmed black Perhaps the most relevant part of der was the first of many conducted by officer, Lt. Mickey Yentes. c man, the department wanted to do even the seminar came when the recruits more to make sure recruits “never learned about and discussed Battalion become complacent about human digni- 101, a group of about 500 reserve police ty and the rights of individuals,” said officers from Hamburg, Germany who Dep. Chief J.D. Huggins. were stationed in Poland, where they The two-hour seminar was led by were ordered to conduct a mass killing of Danielle Kahane-Kaminsky, executive more than 1,500 Jews in the town of director of the Tennessee Holocaust Jozefow. Although their commanding Commission, who said the genocide officer, Maj. Wilhelm Trapp, gave the perpetrated by Nazi Germany has les- officers permission to opt out of the sons that are relevant for police officers assignment, few did.

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8 November 2014 The Observer Sukkah-building events reflects Akiva School’s values

By LAURA CODRON decorations produced, from 3 dimen- sional mobiles made of pipe-cleaners very year on the Sunday fol- and googly eyes to collages made from lowing Yom Kippur, Akiva leaves found on the grounds. hosts its annual sukkah-deco- At first, I assumed these changes rating party. Every year we were mere coincidence – ideas that had make crafts, build the wafted into our minds along with the sukkah, munch on apples cooler breezes. But once I thought Eand honey and enjoy the company of about it, I realized that these changes Akiva families, faculty, alumni, and clearly represented shifts and improve- stakeholders. But this year three things ments at Akiva. We wanted to wel- were different. come potential families to the event The first new addition was that just like we want to welcome potential Akiva simultaneously hosted a PJ Library families into the Akiva community. event. Young families arrived with wide- We wanted to be together as we eyed infants, inquisitive toddlers, and watched the sukkah grow and stand just playful preschoolers in tow. They were like want to watch our school grow and treated to storytelling by an Akiva par- thrive and change and stand tall. We ent who also happens to be an accom- wanted to give the decorators freedom plished puppeteer; they were invited to to create, explore, and surprise just like make paper chains to add to the sukkah, we want to give our students the tools and they were encouraged to stay, play, and materials to go beyond even our explore, mingle, and munch along with greatest hopes. the rest of us. Sometimes you see what is hap- Another change was the location pening around you only when you of the craft stations, which were in an make time to reflect. It feels so apt to inviting spot for everyone who pulled be taking time to reflect on and share into Akiva School. The kids were these trends during the most reflective instantly engaged in an art activity time of the Jewish year. And just like while the adults (with the help of some our sukkah tradition extends an open little ones) started to build the sukkah. invitation to the community, so too This made everyone feel more connect- does our school. Come by, say hi, create ed, whether they were building or dec- and explore and stand tall with us. orating or just enjoying the day. Come witness the change and the Everyone could also witness the park- growth. Come sit together with us and ing lot transform from black asphalt to Batya C. (class of 2021) Adina S. (class of 2016) make paper chains to hang in the Akiva School watch our students shine brighter than a place of tradition and togetherness. sukkah. the stars you see through the roof of our Not only were more people coming sukkah. c together at the party because of the PJ The final difference was the addi- plies and encouraged to make anything Library event, but also everyone was tion of the exploration station, where they wanted to put up in the sukkah. It Laura Codron is a second-grade more united. decorators were given a variety of sup- was truly beautiful to see the variety of teacher at Akiva School.

GJCC and Federation boards share experiences on Jewish philanthropy

Gordon Jewish Community Center board member Rhonda Wernick discusses Jewish phi- lanthropy with Andy May, board member and past president of the Jewish Federation and Jewish Foundation of Nashville and Middle Tennessee. Their conversation occurred during a recent joint meeting in which members of each board were partnered with someone from the other board to talk about the values and messages they received while growing up that helped shape their views about philanthropy. Though the boards typically meet separately, they recently decided to hold joint meetings once a year for an evening of shar- ing and collaboration on common issues – in this case, the promotion of legacy giving through the Jewish Foundation.

See what’s happening in the community. Go to www.jewishnashville.org The Observer November 2014 9 NowGen News & Notes NowGen’s day of Mitzvah Madness brings newcomers together across generations By CHARLES BERNSEN

inger singer/songwriter Alex Berger and his wife, Ayelet, moved to Nashville recently from New York City to be clos- er to her family. Hilda NowGen Jackman and her husband, SPhil, moved here this year from Texas to be in November closer to their children and grandchildren. The two newcomers found them- Friday, Nov. 7 selves in conversation recently when a Lead Shabbat services, 6:30 p.m., group of young Jewish professionals cele- Cumberland at Green Hills Senior brated Rosh Hashana with residents of Living, 15 Burton Hills Blvd. the Park Manor senior community as Alex Berger chats with Hilda Jackman. Others pictured are Beth Alex, Ethel Moore, Bernice part of NowGen Nashville’s annual Karr, Suzanne Brandes. Saturday, Nov. 8 Mitzvah Madness day on Sept. 21. Nashville Jewish Film Festival’s and Bewildered” from the popular Aside from welcoming the Jewish screening of “Peace after Marriage,” Rodgers and Hart musical Pal Joey, and new year with Park Manor residents, the 8:10 p.m., Belcourt Theatre, 2112 “My Baby Just Cares for Me” from the 25 NowGen volunteers cleaned grave- Belcourt Ave. film version of the 1930 musical comedy stones at The Temple’s cemetery, Whoopie, and one of his original songs, cleaned the kitchen at the American Wednesday, Nov. 12 “When I see my Love Tonight.” Cancer Society Memorial Foundation Cocktails and Conversations, 7 p.m. Jackman and the other Park Manor Hope Lodge, and spruced up the play- (For location, check the NowGen web- residents were clearly appreciative. ground, hung student artwork and paint- site at http://www.nowgennashville.org/ “Some of us moved here recently and ed the new treehouse at Akiva School. or contact Lauren Mielziner at don’t know anybody,” she said, “so I think “Tikkun olam is a touchstone for [email protected].) this is a wonderful thing they are doing.” Judaism, both for us as a people, and I Said Mitzvah Madness co-chair believe for many of us individually,” said Friday, Nov. 14 Jennifer Kahn, “The High Holidays are Rachel Zelkowitz, Mitzvah Madness co- Shabbat dinner at home of NowGen a time to turn inward and reflect on the chair. “It unites us in an active expres- members, 7:30 p.m. (For location, year that has passed and the year to sion of spirituality. It's also a wonderful contact Lauren Mielziner at Beth Alex serves apple slices and honey to come. But that reflection is enhanced way to have a good time while doing a Suzanne Brandes. Alex was among the six [email protected].) by turning outward and connecting good deed!” NowGen Nashville members who celebrated with others in a meaningful way. This Berger said Mitzvah Madness was a Rosh Hashana with residents of the Park Manor Thursday, Nov. 27 senior community during Mitzvah Madness. fall’s Mitzvah Madness allowed us to do good way a newcomer to get involved in Thanksgiving dinner at the homes of that by creating an opportunity for the Jewish community. And Park Manor “They have a piano here and the NowGen members, 7 p.m. (For loca- NowGen Nashville members to work was an ideal setting for someone who stuff I played in New York goes over will tion, contact Lauren Mielziner at together to give back to our community. played the piano and sang at restaurants go over well with this crowd,” said [email protected].) It was a great way to end one year and in New York for years. Berger, who sang “Bewitched, Bothered begin the next.” c Rosh Bash

More than 100 people were on hand Sept. 27 for Rosh Bash, NowGen Nashville’s annual party celebrating the Jewish new year. “This year’s turnout was fantastic,” said co-chair Batia Karabel. “There was energy and excitement in the air throughout the evening that proves that the young Jewish community in Nashville is not only growing, it’s also thriving and vibrant!” This was the fifth year NowGen has hosted Rosh Bash, which co-chair Matthew Segal described as “a won- derful opportunity for Jewish young professional in middle Tennessee to celebrate the new year, see old friends, and make new connections.” The event, co-sponsored by Vanderbilt Hillel and J- Mingle, was at POP Nashville, a space for pop-up dining and events in East Nashville. 10 November 2014 The Observer The Observer November 2014 11 12 November 2014 The Observer Nashville Trunk & Bag: The Nashville Symphony: Innovative Pack up and escape! programming, music education and

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The Observer November 2014 15 Israeli company’s revolutionary stem-cell ALS treatment begins advanced trials

By ABIGAIL KLEIN ing motor neurons, promote motor neu- months we will have a paper ready to be injections for the longer term, and find LEICHMAN ron growth and reestablish nerve-muscle published.” the best way of administration in each Israel 21c interaction. Four ALS patients in an advanced individual patient.” Last June, stage of disease received NurOwn trans- BrainStorm CEO Dr. Tony Fiorino s the Ice Bucket the publicly trad- plants at Hadassah starting in 2012 as said that 48 patients will participate in Challenge raises mil- ed BrainStorm “compassionate use” cases, including the multicenter, double-blind, random- lions for research into raised $10.5 mil- Omri Chotam, a former paratrooper in ized trial beginning in Massachusetts amyotrophic lateral lion in private his 20s, and octogenarian sage Rabbi General Hospital, the University of sclerosis (ALS), an investments, and Rafael Shmuelevitz. Massachusetts Memorial Hospital and Israeli treatment to in July it was All four are alive as of this writing. the Mayo Clinic. Aease symptoms and slow the progression notified of the “All four had, at least for three to six “Each of the three sites is headed by Dr. Dimitrios Karussis of ALS and other incurable neuromus- allowance of its months, a response of improvement in important thought leaders in the field of cular diseases is going into a second US patent appli- respiratory function or muscle power,” ALS,” he noted. “This is really a plat- phase of clinical trials in three major US cation. Two initial trials at Jerusalem’s reports Karussis. form technology with applications out- medical centers. Hadassah University Medical Center Globally, some 90 percent of ALS side of ALS, though ALS is our lead Petah Tikva-based BrainStorm Cell led by stem-cell transplant pioneer Dr. patients die of respiratory failure within indicator. The cells can apply in any dis- Theraputics’ NurOwn platform is based Dimitrios Karussis showed promising three to five years after the onset of ease where neurons are dying,” such as on a technique developed by professors preliminary results in 24 patients. symptoms, though a new study shows multiple sclerosis and Parkinson’s. Daniel Offen and Eldad Melamed at Tel “We are working on analysis of the that in Israel, twenty percent of ALS “There are many companies in the Aviv University for growing and data, but we can say there is some posi- patients survive past 10 years, possibly stem-cell space,” Fiorino adds. “What enhancing stem cells harvested from tive effect,” Karussis said. “In some of due to earlier diagnosis and treatment. makes us unique, first of all, is that we’re patients’ own bone marrow. The the parameters there was up to a 60 per- As the disease progresses, patients lose in the clinical phase. Secondly, many enhanced cells secrete elevated levels of cent beneficial response after the treat- the ability to stand or walk, and have others have a shotgun approach in nerve-growth factors that protect exist- ment. We hope in the next three difficulty breathing as the muscles of the which they use early stem cells with the respiratory system weaken. potential to turn into differentiated ”The most impressive response was in cells. We have taken our cells and con- the rabbi, who had a very severe and verted them into factories that pump unique combination of ALS and myasthe- out growth factors. We know exactly nia gravis. He improved for about six where we want to use them; there are no months substantially, started walking and mysteries.” speaking, and then the effects faded and Fiorino says BrainStorm’s approach then we did a second injection and he had is “highly innovative and proprietary, even more impressive improvement. This and represents a fruitful collaboration Chanukah makes it highly unlikely to be a placebo between an Israeli academic institution effect, which is important to note.” and an Israeli biotech company.” c “This is the first step. Now the U.S. study is starting, and we are col- Israel 21c is an online magazine and is Coming laborating and consulting with them,” news service that provides stories about 21st said Karussis. “We probably need to Century Israel. Its website is improve the protocol to do multiple http://israel21c.org.

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16 November 2014 The Observer Lot’s happening at The Temple during November

he Temple is holding a • Dr. Shaul Kelner, associate professor • Felice Apolinsky, LCSW, will con- • Dr. Bob Neaderthal and Judy Book, number of special educa- of sociology and chair of the Jewish duct a four-part series called “An FNP, will help seniors review tional, cultural, charity Studies Program at Vanderbilt Emotional First-Aid Kit.” The first Medicare prescription plans and and worship events during University, will lead a discussion session, from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. on select the plan that best suits their November. To get further called Understanding what Israel Sunday, Nov. 2, focuses on the emo- needs on Sunday, Nov. 9 beginning information or to RSVP Means to Jews.” The event is from 7- tional benefits of laughter and will at 12:30 p.m. Those seeking advice Tfor any of them, call the office at (615) 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 11 and include lunch along with a screening should bring a list of their prescrip- 352-7620. will include a question-and-answer of the movie When Harry Met Sally. tions. Each review will take about 10 session facilitated by Dr. Frank The second session, from 6:30-8 p.m. minutes and will be done on a first • The Pursuit of Harmony featuring Boehm, chair of the editorial board of on Tuesday, Nov. 4, will explore how come-first served basis. Those who renowned Jewish composer Michael The Jewish Observer of Nashville. to build break time into your day and can’t make it in person can get a Hunter Ochs and influential to quiet your mind for a good night’s review over the phone. Call The Palestinian singer Alaa Alshaham • Rabbi Mark Schiftan and Dr. David sleep. (It includes dinner.) The third Temple for details. comes to The Temple for a special Barton will lead a series of three discus- session, from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. on Shabbat service at 6 p.m. Friday, Nov. sions called “The Questions from our Sunday, Nov. 9, is on the health ben- • The Boulevard Bolt to benefit the 7 followed by a concert from 4-6 p.m. Childhood that Grownups Still Ask efits of allowing yourself to cry. It will homeless will take place on Nov. 27, on Sunday, Nov. 9. The two improba- about God.” The sessions will be from include a screening of the movie Thanksgiving Day. The annual 5-mile ble friends have performed at a num- 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on Nov. 2, 9 Dead Poets Society along with lunch, race on Belle Meade Boulevard is ber of venues across the country, pre- and 23. The discussions will use Rabbi popcorn (and tissues). The final ses- organized by volunteers from senting inspiring original music Harold Kushner’s book The Lord is My sion, from 6:30-8 p.m. on Tuesday, Immanuel Baptist Church, St. accompanied by photos, videos and Shepherd: The Healing Wisdom of the Dec. 9, is on simple breathing exer- George’s Episcopal Church and The their personal testimony about over- 23rd Psalm. Participants are encour- cises that can quickly and easily be Temple. For more information go to coming cultural divides. aged to acquire and read the book and incorporated into your daily routines. www.boulevardbolt.org. To volunteer, bring it with them to each session. It includes dinner. call The Temple. c Interfaith collaboration is a Southern tradition

By JANET BORDELON steeped in Christian A most intriguing evidence of inter- American Pastor James Rodgers, and culture, there are many faith cooperation can be seen in the for- other town members formed a coalition Jackson, MS – Two of my co-work- examples of interfaith mation of the Christian Committee for in 1978 to work out racial strife in caused ers and I recently attended an interesting cooperation between the United Jewish Appeal in 1947 under by an economic boycott. Cohen and lecture by Rev. Ben Matin at Millsaps Jews and Christians the leadership of J.F. Barbour, the father Rodgers held a prayer session on the College, a small liberal arts school here. across the South. It was of former Mississippi Governor Haley south side of town square. Both black In his talk, “People of the Book: Sacred not uncommon for rab- Barbour. The fund sought to raise money and white residents came, and the boy- Text and Multi-Faith Conversation,” Janet Bordelon bis and ministers to do to help Holocaust survivors still living in cotts ended for good. Rev. Matin described a unique program pulpit swaps. In Displaced Person Camps in Europe, and As we continue to update our com- that brings people of faith together to Cleveland, MS., Adath Israel’s Rabbi they met their goal of $6,500. munity histories for Mississippi and even- discuss passages of scripture from one Harry Danziger arranged a pulpit swap Interfaith efforts actually helped to tually other states for the Encyclopedia of another’s tradition. with the local Episcopal priest in 2013. curtail racial tension in some Southern Southern Jewish Communities, I encour- Interfaith dialogue is an issue that is Rabbi Danziger gave a series of lectures towns. Following the Little Rock crisis in age readers to share their stories of inter- dear to my heart. I was baptized to the Episcopal congregation and led 1957, Rabbi Ira Sanders formed the faith cooperation. And please, send along Catholic, raised Southern Baptist and, the Sunday morning service. Ministry of Reconciliation, which any other interesting stories as well. The as an adult, converted to Judaism. This sort of cooperation continues included religious leaders from across the encyclopedia is a treasured resource for Helping people understand and appreci- to exist among the lay community as community. After Eisenhower called for many people of all faiths, and your con- ate difference has been a huge part of my well. When I recently talked to the a day of prayer during the Little Rock tributions have helped to bring this his- career. When I was a high school Cleveland synagogue’s president, Ed school crisis, the Ministry set up a prayer tory to life. c teacher, I designed a comparative reli- Kossman, he noted that there are typi- rally on Columbus Day for congregation- gion course that produced a lot of inter- cally more Christians than Jews at serv- al members across the city to pray for tol- Dr. Janet Bordelon is the historian at esting discussions. As a graduate student ices, including a local retired Baptist erance. They did this despite bomb the Goldring/Woldenberg Institute of at NYU, I wrote a book chapter that minister who never misses a service. threats. An estiamted 8,000-10,000 peo- Southern Jewish Life in Jackson, MS. She examined the Face of Faith Program, Synagogue attendance of non-Jews in ple attended services including 500 Jews. can be reached at [email protected]. This which uses video conferences to enable other small towns with declining Jewish In Lexington, MS., Jewish commu- piece original appeared on her blog “Southern students of different faiths across the populations, such as Natchez, MS., has nity leader Phil Cohen, African and Jewish” at http://myjewishlearning.com. world to share their world views on helped to keep synagogues open. issues of social justice. Examples abound That interfaith spirit was echoed by of innovative organizations working to the Jews of Canton, MS. Members of the cultivate dialogue among people of all Christian community there not only came faiths and none in order to promote tol- but also participated in services. Because erance and understanding. no synagogue member ever felt qualified As an historian, my job is to educate to play the organ or sing prayers during people about Southern Jewry and their services, Fanethel Wales, a Presbyterian, relationship with people of different played the pump organ and a Baptist min- faiths. While it is true that the South has ister’s wife sang Hebrew incantations dur- historically been an environment ing services at B’nai Israel.

The Observer November 2014 17 Ten unusual places to stay in Israel

By ABIGAIL KLEIN two for families) covered with natural remains of different eras; the oldest floor is Tel Aviv’s downtown Cinema LEICHMAN adobe and date-palm leaves. A recycling 800 years old and the newest 200 years Hotel is an 83-room boutique hotel in Israel 21c system using wastewater from the old. “There are no crosses in the rooms, an original Bauhaus building that once Zimmerbuses irrigates an organic orchard, but we have lots of unique items from that housed the Esther Cinema. The hotel’s f you like offbeat accommodations and there’s a new chlorine-free swimming period,” says Gur, who hired an Austrian unique design is complemented by while traveling, check out pool. Information: 972-55-667-7962; exo- interior designer experienced in convert- some of the original projectors and ISRAEL21c’s list of 10 unusual [email protected]. ing European palaces into boutique movie posters. Classic movies are places to stay in Israel. 3. Ottoman authenticity hotels. Information: screened in the hotel lobby — with 1. Spa cave Akkotel is built into the walls of the [email protected]. popcorn, of course — to heighten the The Columbarium at Moshav Old City of Acre (Acco). The renovated 5. Bedouin hospitality nostalgic atmosphere. Information: IShekef, near the has three guest rooms set historical building originally was con- Kfar Hanokdim between Masada and 972-3-542-5555. in a chalk cave (Wi-Fi included) has structed by the Ottoman Turks (who Arad offers a range of desert accommoda- 9. Playing in the mud rock-walled rooms featuring chromother- ruled Palestine from the 1500s to the tions: A goat’s-hair Bedouin tent, 35 There’s no shortage of eco-lodges, 1800s) to billet army officers. It later desert-style, air-conditioned guest rooms mud huts and similarly environmen- became a boys school and then a court- furnished with local wood, metal, stone tally friendly accommodations in house under the British Mandate. Sixteen and salt from around the Dead Sea; and Israel. Kibbutz Neot Semadar, offers 12 one-of-a-kind rooms combine stoned designed lodges (sukkot) made with thick huts built of hay bales and homemade arches with handmade furniture. woolen sides and doors with decked mud bricks, on the road to Eilat (054- Information: +972-4-987-7100; wooden floors and futon-style beds for up 979-8433; [email protected]). [email protected]. to eight occupants. Information: 972-8- Essene Farm in Even-Sappir out- Another historic option in Acre is 995-0097; [email protected]. side Jerusalem, has six self-catering Efendi, combining two Ottoman man- 6. Try a yurt holiday suites (including one with sions meticulously reconstructed under Several sites in Israel offer yurts – wheelchair accessibility), made of the supervision of the Antiquities Mongolian-style fabric-covered teepees straw bales covered with thick mud The Columbarium “spa” cave at Moshav Authority and merged into one building with an underlying wooden structure. plaster (972 2-644-9588; info@essene- Shekef as a boutique hotel. Artisans were flown Ghengis Khan in the Golan, east of the farm.com). in from Italy to restore the hand-painted Sea of Galilee, contains five air-condi- 10. Sleep in an art gallery apy lights, fireplaces, a waste-recycling ceilings and a fresco of the city of Istanbul tioned yurts with attached private bath- system and organic bathrobes, towels, created in 1878 in honor of the new rooms. Four of them hold up to 10 people soaps and food. Each cave has a private Orient Express train station. each, and one up to six. There is a com- garden and there’s an indoor swimming 4. A crusader inn munal kitchen with equipment for guests pool and hot tubs set in former rain-water Montana House, in Jerusalem’s Ein to use. Information: 972-52-371-5687. collection basins. Information: Dalia Karem neighborhood, was originally a Indian Village at Moshav Avnei Anav, (972) 52-978-7638; Crusader inn, Owner-manager Shahar Eitan in the Galilee is an upscale yurt [email protected]. Gur, who opened the property two years campsite (think Jacuzzis) that also offers 2. Renovated bus ago, says the basement was built about wooden cabins if a tent isn’t your thing. The Zimmerbus bed-and-breakfast 1,100 years ago when the Crusaders were Information: 972-4-676-2151; reserva- (zimmer is Hebrew for a B&B) was creat- building churches in Ein Karem. They [email protected]. ed by an Israeli couple in the Negev hill- called this neighborhood “The 7. Dancing in the desert A corridor in Tel Aviv’s Artplus top village of Ezuz, using discarded buses. Mountain,” and that is where Gur got the Adama Dance Inn, in Mitzpeh Zimmerbus offers three converted, air- name of the hotel. Each of the four floors Ramon on the edge of the Negev desert The Artplus boutique hotel in conditioned vehicles (one for couples, has its own luxury suite built from the offers three mud huts (with shared bath- Tel Aviv boasts 62 rooms dedicated to room), 10 plaster-and-clay teepees and a rotating exhibitions of Israeli art. campground for overnight accommoda- Five prominent Israeli artists created tions. It’s part of the Adama Dance Art the murals that set the tone on each Healing Center, which also houses the floor, and the foyer and lobby feature dance troupe of Liat Dror and Nir Ben works by internationally renowned Gal and a 400-seat concert hall. artists Zadok Ben-David and Sigalit 2015 Guide Information: 972-8-659-5190; Landau. A library has art books and [email protected]. magazines for guests to peruse. 8. A night at the cinema Information: 972-3-542-5555. to Jewish Nashville The Art Gallery Hotel in Haifa was opened in 2010 in a refurbished Bauhaus- Be sure to be a part style hotel from the 1930s where states- men such as David Ben-Gurion and Yigal of this annual issue. Allon slept over. Nine exhibitions of Israeli art are installed throughout its floors and hallways, along with open dis- plays. On Saturdays, guests can take a free guided walking tour of Haifa art and architecture. Information: 972-4-861- 6161; [email protected] c Lobby of the Cinema Hotel in Tel Aviv

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18 November 2014 The Observer OPINION The Rabbis’ Corner Recreating Eden through the harmony of marriage By RABBI SAUL STROSBERG mary loyalty to our side and not from his head or foot. He man when they were beautifying them- spouse. explains that she was not created from selves, and they took for themselves hen I don’t particu- Rabbi Joseph the foot so that she would not appear in wives from whomever they chose.” larly enjoy a meal Soloveitchik once his eyes like his maid; she was not creat- Rashi explains: “Beautify their daugh- that my mother-in- wrote a letter to his ed from his head so that she would not ter meant she was getting ready for her law has cooked, I father, Rabbi Moshe think she was his boss. Rather Eve was wedding – and at that moment, a noble tell her that the Soloveitchik, to tell created from Adam’s side so she could would enter and have his way with her.” meal was “interest- Rabbi Saul him about his plans to live in the house in partnership with him. All this was too much for God. God Wing.” It’s our little joke – and thankfully, I Strosberg marry his future wife, Dr. One of the themes of creation is the saw the parting of Adam and Eve. God don’t have to use it often. Baruch Hashem, Tonya Levitt. His father harmony between Adam and Eve – and witnessed the cheapening of love in the I’m blessed with parents and parents-in- wrote back, saying the marriage could not in the end, it was their disharmony that flood generation. God saw violence acted law who are easy to love and respect. go forward because he hadn’t yet met led to the destruction of the world. out upon the women. And God decided All things equal, we should honor Tonya and therefore couldn’t approve. Why was Adam banished from the to destroy the world without delay. In our parents in the greatest way possible. Sometime later, the son responded Garden of Eden? It wasn’t only that he short, the world gets destroyed because But sometimes it’s hard to do so – and in that Jewish law didn’t require him to ate from the Tree but also that he blamed the love that God created was destroyed. those situations, we remember that the obey his father in choosing his spouse. his actions on his wife: “The woman You When the love between two people fifth commandment has limits. We’re Rav Moshe was so pleased with his son’s gave to me, she gave me eat it.” is beautiful, it has the potential to recre- obligated to respect, but we’re not obli- response that he read the letter to his And things got worse. Upon getting ate the magic of the Garden of Eden. gated to love. In extenuating circum- entire Talmud class and said, “My son is evicted from the Eden, a midrash teaches, This is one of the images of the wedding stances this can mean just making sure right, my son is right.” Adam and Eve separated. They were sep- canopy. The chuppah is like the Garden they have food, clothing and shelter – “The reason why spousal loyalty arated for 130 years until they reunited for of Eden, and when a husband and wife but we’re not obligated to live with them trumps even the fifth commandment is the birth of Shet. They reunited because unite in harmony, they are repairing the and spend time with them to the detri- because spousal loyalty is about spousal har- Adam was shamed into reuniting by the mistakes of Adam and Eve. ment of our own marriages. mony and the harmony between a husband wives of another man, Lemech. When we create our own relation- In contrast, the love we are required and wife is one of the goals of creation.” Lemech was the first man to take ships with harmony and joy, then we to express for a spouse is in many ways When the Torah states that it wasn’t two wives, Adah and Tzilah. (In that recreate the Garden of Eden in our own boundless and unending. This idea good for man to be alone in the world, generation, men took two wives – one home. c comes from Genesis 2:25: A man must our sages understood this as God’s initial for beauty and the other for child bear- leave his father and mother and cleave plan: To create Adam without Eve so ing.) Rashi writes: This union of Lemech Saul Strosberg is the senior rabbi at to his wife and they shall be like one that Adam could feel something missing with two women was so wrong that it led Congregation Sherith Israel. The Rabbis’ flesh. This sounds almost like a contra- in his life and understand that he needed to the destruction of the world. Corner is a regular monthly commentary vention of the fifth commandment to Eve in order to be complete. The story ends with another depar- on current events and Jewish values that honor our parents. Now we are told to In 15th century Spain, Abrabanel ture from the ideal. We’re told that “the rotates among the Nashville area’s congre- abandon our parents and shift our pri- asked why Eve was created from Adam’s sons of the nobles saw the daughters of gational rabbis.

letters to the editor

To the editor, • school – and there are always great ques- dents going to public schools in Contributors to this paper have tions. One of my favorite often begins Williamson and Davidson counties, repeatedly asked why they do not hear To the editor, with a little hesitance: “So ... how do including magnet schools, were easily moderate Muslim voices standing up to Thank you for publishing Rabbi your students do in comparison with stu- able to transfer, make friends and be suc- challenge religious authorities who Yitzchok Tiechtel's column, “Making dents who go to other schools?” I love cessful. We guarantee that Akiva gradu- invoke the Koran in ways that legitimize concessions will only result in ‘spikes and this question as it allows me to brag a bit. ates will get the education needed to be violence. thorns,’” in the October issue. The rabbi Starting with academics, the successful in seventh grade wherever A letter-writer raised the question clearly articulates the reality Israel faces answer is “great!” We measure academ- they go. again in the October edition. Ironically, from a religious perspective. His observa- ic success in a few ways. First, are our How do they transition socially? and disturbingly, this appeared on the tions parallel the thoughts of author students engaged? Are they interested Again, our students do this with ease. very same page that a rabbi’s column Caroline Glick in The Israeli Solution. in learning? Do they love coming to While at Akiva, they learn the skills asked us to frame our thinking about the A look at Israel today is proof that school? Absolutely. Our students enjoy necessary to make friends and interact Israeli-Palestinian conflict by looking to rank and file Arabs and Jews can peace- school and they are excited about learn- positively with adults. They learn to be one of the most ethically problematic fully coexist. The obstacle to peace in ing. Parents and children tell us this all accepting of others and they gain the verses in the Torah: Numbers 33:52’s call the region is the corrupt, failed leader- the time. They also say that their day confidence necessary to be successful in for ethnic cleansing in wartime, “You ship of the Palestinian people. Neither goes so fast. the larger world. When it is time for shall drive out all the inhabitants of the Hamas, which is committed to Israel's Second, are our students learning at them to fly away from Akiva, they leave Land from before you.” immediate destruction, nor Fatah, which a comparable pace to those in other with a well-developed grounding of val- Such Torah is not my Torah. I pray favors the destruction in phases, is an schools? Absolutely. On standardized ues that lead them to make wise social that it does not become Israel's. appropriate “partner for peace.” It is not tests, our students perform either at or choices. Our graduates remain friends In the spirit of the letter writers' possible to compromise with “we want above other independent schools – those with their Akiva classmates as they calls to challenge religious justifications you all dead.” While it is not necessary to in Tennessee and elsewhere. Not only expand their circle to make new friends. of violence, I hope others will join me purge Israel of its Arab population, it is are their scores good, they score well on So, how do our students do? They in stating unequivocally that, with incumbent on Israel's survival to defeat this assessment known for its challenge! do really well. But don’t take my word regard to the Israeli-Palestinian con- the Islamists who refuse to coexist with We are also proud our students make for it. Ask around. Ask the parents of our flict, Jews should not look to the Torah the Jewish state. yearly more progress than most students graduates. Ask the admissions officers at to legitimize brutality in war. Rather – in other independent schools. other schools. Most importantly, come in and especially in those moments when Michael Dobrin Third, do our kids get accepted at and judge for yourself. We’d love to many have despaired of the possibility the top schools when they apply for show you all that Akiva has to offer. of peace – we should look to the Torah • admission in 7th grade? Again, the Please feel free to be in touch with to remind ourselves that we are obligat- answer is yes. We hear from local private me at [email protected]. ed, as the Psalmist says, to “seek peace To the editor, schools that they want our students. Our and pursue it.” I love giving tours of Akiva to most recent graduating class proves this Christina Evans prospective families. The tours are typi- point. They received multiple offers – Director of Admissions Professor Shaul Kelner cally full of energy – really cute 4- or 5- University School of Nashville, Harpeth Akiva School Vanderbilt University year olds excited about seeing a new Hall, MBA and Ensworth. Akiva stu-

The Observer November 2014 19 Works by Ponder and Levine on display at GJCC in November

Simchas & n addition to “Sound of Many Middle Tennessee. Among the well- Waters,” the Gordon Jewish known local artists whose first shows Community Center will display were in one of the galleries are Brian the works of two Nashville artists Nash, Kristin Llama, Kit Kite and John Celebrations during November. Jackson. The galleries also host annual Paintings by Russ Levine will shows by the Tennessee Arts and Craft ISSUE Ibe featured in the Sig Held Gallery to the Association, Snap photography, the west of the GJCC’s main Tennessee Watercolor COMING JANUARY 2015 entrance while color Society and the prints by Phil Ponder will Tennessee Artist Guild. be on display in the Janet The gallery exhibits Levine March Gallery 2 change monthly, and the in front of the gym. A GJCC hosts an artist free reception for Ponders reception with music by and Levine will be held DJ Spun Counterguy and from 7-9 p.m. on complimentary food and Wednesday, Nov. 19. wine. The receptions are The three GJCC art free and open to the pub- galleries have taken their lic. Information about place in the growing the gallery exhibits and We will be highlighting lifecycle events including Nashville art scene in receptions can be found Weddings, Bar & Bat Mitzvahs, Anniversaries and Births. Nashville, exhibiting on the website: We know that you will want to be included in this issue. Judaic and Jewish www.nashvillejcc.org. For advertisers who contract a 1/8 page ad or larger we will be themed art throughout Or you can contact the happy to contact you for articles pertaining to your business. the year along with cut- curator, Carrie Mills ting edge art by some of at 615-354-1699 or Deadline for ads is December 15, 2014 the most important [email protected]. artists in Nashville and c Contact: Carrie Mills, Advertising Manager “Stormy Weather” by Russ Levine 615-354-1699 e-mail: [email protected] or fax: 615-352-0056

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Melissa Pinsly, Franklin (Lana) Pargh, B’nai Mitzvah Katzman Rosenblum (Bernie) and The family gratefully acknowledges Jeremy Pinsly, Amanda Pargh, and Lexi Cindy Louise Katzman; her son, Brooks the compassionate care provided by Mossman, as well as two great-grand- Gabrielle Sarah Viner will be called Herschel Katzman (Kathy); her grand- Louise's physicians, Dr. Edwin children, Benjamin and Aidan. to the Torah as a bat children, Laura Brooks Katzman of Anderson and Dr. Michael Zanolli, her A child of immigrants, Madeline mitzvah on Saturday, Eugene, OR, Sarah Ann Katzman of exceptional caregivers, Diane Shakur, was extremely dedicated and involved in Nov. 15 at The Temple. Madison, WI, Jodie Kay Rosenblum Doris Wade, and family members, and the welfare of her community. Born on Oct. 17, 2001 (Dylan Hawes-Glynn) of Nashville, the staffs of the Blakeford, Blakeford at Instrumental in the founding of the in Cleveland, OH, she and many loving nieces, nephews, and Home, and Alive Hospice. Kosher Food Pantry of Boca Raton, FL, is the daughter of dear friends. Funeral services were on Oct. 1 at she was also an active philanthropist of Jessica and Dan Viner. An irrepressible optimist and extro- The Temple with burial in the Temple many organizations, including Hadassah, Her grandparents are vert, Louise was a born leader who loved Cemetery. Donations may be made to the National Council of Jewish Women, Gary Gutow of Gabrielle Sarah life and lived it to the fullest. She was an the Hank Brooks Fund at The Temple, Jewish Family Service, Jewish Nashville and the late Viner involved and fun-loving wife, mother 5015 Harding Rd, Nashville, 37205; Federation, Jewish Community Center Kathy Gutow; Barbara Viner of Fairfield, and grandmother and a passionate and Park Center, 801 12th Ave. South, and Harpeth Hall. CT, and Nicholas Viner of Westport, tireless community volunteer and advo- Nashville, TN 37203; or Nashville OIC, Services were at The Temple CT. cate for anyone needing a helping hand. P.O. Box 280507, Nashville, TN 37228. Congregation Ohabai Sholom on Oct. For her mitzvah project, Gaby is rais- She had a good sense of humor and 19. Contributions may be directed ing funds to support the Lwala Uniform believed that laughter and exercise were … to the family of Sol Hirsch, who towards the charity of the donor’s Initiative, which provides school uni- the "best medicine". She proudly played died on Oct. 8 in Maryland. He is sur- choice. forms for girls in Lwala, Kenya. tennis into her 99th year. vived by his beloved wife, Shirley Gaby is in the 7th grade at Harpeth She was born in Nashville on March Hirsch (nee Moochnek); six children, … to the family of David Zoltan Hall. Her interests include dance, 21, 1914, to parents who had immigrat- including Steve (Ellen) Hirsch of Rosenblum, 84 of Nashville, who died lacrosse, sailing, skiing, reading, writing, ed to the Unite States from Kishinev, Nashville; 13 grandchildren, and four on Oct. 19. Chippewa Ranch Camp and spending Moldova (formerly Russia). She was a great-grandchildren. Services were in He was born in Kocise, time with friends and family. member of the first graduating class of Pikesville, MD outside Baltimore. Czechoslovakia on March 15, 1930 and Parmer Elementary. She attended Contributions may be made to Beth was a concentration camp survivor Rebecca Julia Viner will be called Central High School and the University Tfiloh Congregation, 3300 Old Court interred by the Nazis at age 13. Mr. to the Torah as a bat of Alabama and graduated from Road, Baltimore, MD 21308 or the Sol Rosenblum was the brother of Alice mitzvah on Saturday, Vanderbilt University. After college she Hirsch Fund of the National Weather Neuhaus and Tibor Rosenblum; uncle of Nov. 15 at The Temple. enrolled in the first class of the Association, 350 David L. Boren Blvd, Susan Limor and David Rosenblum; Born on Oct. 17, 2001 University of Tennessee Nashville Suite 2750, Norman, OK 73072. grandfather of Naomi (Simon) Sedek, in Cleveland, OH, she is School of Social and she finished her Josef (Judy) Limor, Joshua Limor, Jason the daughter of Jessica studies at Washington University's … to the family of Ingeborg R. Rosenblum, Jessica Rosenblum and and Dan Viner. Her School of Social Work. Loewenstein, 89, of Nashville, who Benjamin Rosenblum; great-grandfather grandparents are Gary Louise married her beloved passed away peacefully on October 12, of Tali, Itzik and Ilanit Sedek and Jordan, Gutow of Nashville and Rebecca Julia Herschel in 1941, and soon after his 2014. She was preceded in death by her Abby and Eve Limor. Graveside service the late Kathy Gutow; Viner return from military service during beloved husband, Henry Loewenstein, were on Oct. 21 at KKSI Cemetery. Barbara Viner of Fairfield, CT, and World War II, they had three children. and her parents, Werner and Else Jaffe. Nicholas Viner of Westport, CT. She was a professional social worker She is survived by a daughter, Susan … to the family of Mai Harriett For her mitzvah project, Rebecca is for 10 years, serving at the Tennessee (Michael) Hartman; a son, Dan (Pam) Bubis Klein, 86, who died on Oct. 20. raising funds to support Camp for All Department of Public Welfare (now Loewenstein; grandchildren Brian and She was born April 5, 1928, to the late Kids, an organization that sends kids DHS), the American Red Cross, Jewish Erika Hartman and Josh and Rachel David S. and Hayte R. Bubis. She is from under-served communities to Family Service, and as acting director of Loewenstein; a brother, Herbert also predeceased by her husband, overnight summer camp. the Children's Bureau (now Family and (Henny) Jaffe, and a niece, nephew and Milton A. Klein. She is survived by Rebecca is in the 7th grade at Children's Service). She later devoted cousins. Inge was loved by all and will be children, Susan (Bob) Hawfield, Terry Harpeth Hall. Her interests include soc- her time and talents to volunteer activi- missed. The family wants to extend spe- (Roger) King, Ronald J. Klein and Bill cer, cross country, track, sailing, skiing, ties and is credited with the founding or cial thanks for the loving care she (Janet) Klein; grandchildren, Emily reading, Chippewa Ranch Camp and 'saving' of several social service agencies received from Cindy, Sherron, Christie (David) Thompson, Darren King, spending time with friends and family. in the Nashville area. She was the and Antonia. Services were on Oct. 14 Robb (Heather) Hawfield, Ben founding chairman of Hickory Hall at The Temple. Hawfield and Austin Klein; great- School for Emotionally Disturbed grandchildren, Cole, Garrett and Sympathy Children (now Murrell School) and Park … to the family of Madeline Hallie Thompson; step-grandchildren, Center, among others, and was board Lipshutz Pargh, 84, died peacefully on Lisa and Jennifer Parker; brothers, … to the family of Sylvia Annette president of the Mental Health Oct. 18 surrounded by her family. A Marvin Bubis, Ralph (Barbara) Bubis; Podis, 87, of Nashville, who died on Association of Nashville, Jewish Family native of Nashville and longtime cousins, Eugene "Buddy" (Annabelle) Sept. 19. She was preceded in death by Service, OIC, House of Friendship, Dede Florida resident, she was preceded in Brooks; brother-in-law, Jerry (Mimi) her husband, Marvin Podis; sister, Wallace Drug Treatment Center, death by her parents, Ethel and Abe Klein; nieces and nephews. Mildred Flexer; brother, Arnold Nashville Child Center and the Council Lipshutz, her brothers and dear sister, Graveside services were on Oct. 22 Arkovitz; grandchild, Samantha Jacobs; of Jewish Women Home for Fannie Zeitlin. Madeline is survived by at The Temple Cemetery. Memorials sons-in-law, Harris Jacobs and Marvin Convalescent Children. She served on her loving husband, Eugene, with may be made to Alive Hospice or the Hertz, and parents, Jennie and Sam many other boards through the years whom she shared a marriage of 65 years, Nashville Humane Association. Arkovitz. including United Way and the Jewish Mrs. Podis is survived by her chil- Federation. dren, Mark Podis (Cynthia), Vicki Over the course of her years of vol- Jacobs and Janice Hertz; grandchildren, unteer service, Louise received numerous Jeffrey Podis, Amy Beth Hertz, Jessica awards, including the 1994 YWCA Jacobs and Erika Jacobs, and great- Woman of Achievement Award, the ClassifiedClassified Ads Ads grandchild, Leah Pack. Chesed Award for Outstanding Graveside services were at West End Contribution to Jewish Family Service, Synagogue (KKAI) Cemetery the 2007 Sage Award of The Council on ADVERTISE TODAY Pallbearers were Donald Arkovitz, James Aging of Greater Nashville and the 1974 HEBREW TUTORING e-mail Carrie Mills Flexer, Martin Kooperman, Sam Hessa, Clara Barton Award from the American [email protected] Jeff Fajgenbaum, Byron Warner, Timmy Red Cross. She was honored to have a Taught by native Hebrew speaker, Quarles, Stuart Arkovitz, Mark Shepard, Distinguished Volunteer Award named with Masters degree in teaching Sam Goldring and Steve Rich. for her by the Mental Health and Special Ed. Beginners, Donations may be made to West Association of Nashville in 1984. F o r intermediate, individuals or End Synagogue. 15 years, Louise was a partner with her group sessions. Kids and adults. dear friend Betty Werthan in the … to the family of Louise Katzman, Katzman/Werthan Art Gallery, support- Learn Hebrew for school, business, who died at the age of 100 on Sept. 28 at ing local sculptors and promoting sculp- travel or fun! Alive Hospice in Nashville. ture art. She was a lifelong member of Contact Yifat at 615-474-4142 She was preceded in death by her The Temple, the Gordon Jewish [email protected] devoted husband of 57 years, Herschel Community Center and the Academy of Katzman; her parents, Louis H. Brooks Certified Social Workers. She remained The Observer November 2014 21 Reunion and Recruitment Havdalah will Galilee and four nights in Jerusalem’s be at 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8 at the Inbal Hotel. home of Gene and Ruthi Sacks, 1584 The itinerary includes the Palmach Ragsdale Rd. Museum and Independence Hall in Tel around the town All interested parents and children Aviv, the ancient Roman theater in in grades 3-10 are invited to the Caesarea, the grottoes of Rosh Hanikra, Nov. 3 briefing at experience, Melamed provides e analysis Havdalah experience and an opportuni- a Druze village in the Golan Heights, and briefings to diplomats, Israeli and ty to meet Camp Ramah Darom Director Safed and the ancient city of Tiberius in Micah will feature foreign policy makers, international Geoffrey Menkowitz and his family. the Galilee, a camel ride in the Judean Israeli intelligence media outlets as well as a wide variety of RSVP to Sharon Paz at spaz@west- Desert, a hike in Ein Gedi and a visit to organizations and private clients on a endsyn.org or call 615-269-4592, ext. 17. a Dead Sea spa. analyst and Protective range of Israel and Middle East affairs. During their stay in Jerusalem, the Edge veteran Landau served with the IDF’s 188th group will welcome Shabbat with a spe- Armored Brigade during Operation Jewish, Christian cial service led by Rabbi Kullock at a Protective Edge. Friends of the Israel and Muslim scholars spot overlooking the Mount of Olives, FIDF was established in 1981 by a Defense Forces (FIDF) take a walking tour of the Old City of group of Holocaust survivors to provide will discuss scripture will hold a special brief- Jerusalem and visit the Western Wall, for the well-being of the men and women ing on Monday, Nov. 3 Mount Herzl, Yad Vashem and the Israel who serve in the IDF as well as the fami- and sexuality at at Congregation Micah Museum among other activities. lies of fallen soldiers. It is the only non- titled Operation Nov. 9 conference The tour is being coordinated by profit organization in the United States Protective Edge: Is Mabat Platinum Touring Services. Those whose sole mission is focused on the sup- Three prominent scholars will speak There a Light at the interested in taking part can get more port of the IDF soldiers. on the issue of scripture and sexuality at End of the Tunnel. Avi Melamed details at www.westendsyn.org or by call- an interreligious conference on Sunday, The briefing begins ing (615) 269-4592. Nov. 9 at the Islamic Center of at 7 p.m. and will be fol- JFS couponing Murfreesboro. lowed by a dessert The event will include presenta- Next Dor plans reception. It will feature class set for Nov. 14 tions by A.-J. Levine, the E. Rhodes and presentations by Avi Top Chef at Salud! at GJCC Leona B. Carpenter professor of New Melamed, a former Testament studies at Vanderbilt Israeli intelligence offi- The Temple’s Next Dor group will Want to cut your grocery bills down University; Molly E. Marshall, president cer, and Lt. Adam have a cooking class at 7 p.m. on Nov. 15 significantly? Join Jennifer Ruben and and professor of theology and spiritual Landau, a veteran of Lt. Adam at the Whole Foods cooking school, Landau Jewish Family Service for a couponing formation at Central Baptist Theological Operation Protective Salud! Particpants will learn to cook a class from 2-3 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 14 in Seminary in Shawnee, KS, and Zainab Edge. The event is free and open to the scrumptious three-course meal with the Gordon Jewish Community Center Alwani, assistant professor of Islamic pro-Israel community. For security rea- other young adults and young couples. library. You will learn to use coupons studies at Howard University and vice sons, those attending should RSVP at The cost is $25 a person. To reserve a and many other effective skills to ensure president of the Fiqh Council of North www.fidf.org/Southeast/MicahNashville. spot, call The Temple office at (615) you never pay full price again. Jennifer America. Melamed, a former Israeli senior 352-7620. will offer organization tips, resources to The conference, sponsored by official on Arab affairs, is now the save money, and tips for the grocery. Interfaith Dialogue of Middle Tennessee, Middle East expert at the Eisenhower For more information, contact Toni will begin at 1:30 p.m. with opening BRA’dassah breast Institute and an independent intelli- Jacobsen at (615) 354-1672. remarks by Ossama Bahloul, the center’s gence analyst specializing in current imam. Each speaker will make a 25-30 cancer event on events in the Arab and Muslim world minute presentation. The presentations and their impact on Israel and the Camp Ramah Darom Dec. 10 will be will be followed by a response from Ron Middle East. Relying on Arab sources, event set for Nov. 8 Messier, a former Vanderbilt professor of informative – and fun his deep understanding of Arabic and Middle East history who in July became the Arab world, and decades of field The annual Camp Ramah Darom director of international outreach at All women – young, old and in Middle Tennessee State University. Sally between – are invited to take part in Holt, professor of religion at Belmont Hadassah’s annual breast cancer awareness I like to come here, Franz. As I have for nearly twenty years now. University, will then moderate a ques- event dubbed BRA’dassah on Wednesday, tion-and-answer session. Dec. 10 at the home of Karen Weissman. In addition to remarks by Michelle And the rose bush has turned into a lovely little tree. The event is expected to conclude at 4:30 p.m. Gutmann, Ph.D, and a presentation about Sharsheret, an organization that helps young Jewish women with breast cancer, WES is planning there will be a fun competition. Participants are invited to bring a decorat- March tour of Israel ed bra, drawing or other creation, and an award will be presented to the most cre- West End Synagogue Rabbi Joshua ative project. Kullock will lead a tour of Israel from The event begins at 6:30, and the cost March 9-18. is $10. Please RSVP by Dec. 3 at The group will stay two nights in Tel [email protected]. I never had such a green thumb as you did, Franz. Probably you helped me there a Aviv at the Carlton Hotel, two nights in For further information, contact Karen the Pastoral Kfar Blum Hotel in the little bit, don’t you think? And if one of the roots reaches down to you, Weissman at (615) 419-1040.

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