the Jewish bserver Nashville to have prominent role inside: on Global Day of Jewish Learning West End's new "rabino" ashville will have a welcomes cultural starring role in the Global Day of challenge 4 Jewish Learning on Nov. 17 when the Federation campaign hits keynote session the road -- to Israel 5 hereN is streamed live over the Web to quality of the pro- Global Learning sites. Jewish audiences around the world. gram we are offering In conjunction with Global Day, Thanksgivukkah: Fun The presentation by Rabbi on November 17. Jewish Family Services is inviting David Levin-Kruss of the Pardes We are looking for- teenagers in grades 8-12 to a discus- holiday mashup provides Institute of Jewish Studies in ward to an out- sion at the Gordon Jewish spiritual opportunities too 19 Jerusalem will kick off a local sched- standing learning Community Center from 9:30-11:30 ule of Jewish learning that includes session from Rabbi a.m. about the dangers of impaired or Grants available for twelve breakout sessions led by local Levin-Kruss and distracted driving. first-time Jewish campers 21 clergy and scholars, a panel discus- Rabbi David from all the session The Global Day of Jewish sion involving local rabbis and a pres- Levin-Kruss leaders at the Learning is funded by the Jewish entation of Jewish studies projects by Global Day.” Federation and Jewish Foundation of Sections two Vanderbilt Hillel students. Rabbi Levin-Kruss is Nashville Nashville and Middle Tennessee. Lifecycles 23 “We are thrilled to have been community’s scholar in residence for The appearance of Rabbi David selected by the conveners of the the fourth annual Global Day of Levin-Kruss is made possible through Around the town 24 Global Day by having our opening Jewish Learning, a worldwide event the generosity of Libby and Moshe session Webcast live around the initiated by the Aleph Society in Werthan. c world,” said Mark S. Freedman, exec- which Jews in more than 400 com- utive director of the Jewish munities around the world come A full schedule of Global Day Federation of Nashville and Middle together to study their religious her- events in Nashville is on Page 3. Tennessee, which is funding the local itage and sacred texts. His presenta- Participants can register for spe- Global Day events at the Akiva tion -- “What Price Pluralism? cific breakout sessions and reserve School, 809 Percy Warner Blvd. Creating Unity while a complimentary lunch on the Freedman added, “Tapping Nashville Acknowledging What Separates Us” Jewish Federation website at for the Webcast of Rabbi Levin- -- will be one of just 24 streamed live http://tinyurl.com/13nashglobal Kruss’s presentation speaks to the around the world each hour to all the jewishday. Local leaders respond to Pew survey of U.S. Jews By CHARLES BERNSEN exclusivity,” dynamics of extended families and is almost cer- communal connections.” here wasn’t much in the tainly a Some Jews who describe them- new survey of U.S. Jews function of selves as not religious nevertheless that surprised Shaul living in a have family, friends and colleagues Kelner, associate profes- society who are. As a result of these connec- sor of sociology and where inter- tions, they may engage in certain reli- Jewish studies at marriage and gious activities – attending a Passover TVanderbilt University. The results multi-cultur- seder or a bar mitzvah ceremony, for show a continuation of a trend that had al identities example. They may even maintain a been apparent in previous surveys: are common. membership at a synagogue or study American Jewish society is diverse and Likewise, the religious texts. On the other hand, has an increasingly secular component. Shaul Kelner fact that some Jews who describe themselves Roundup of local holiday “The survey tells us where we more than as Jews by religion, particularly if they events on Page 15 are, more than where we are going.” 20 percent of U.S. Jews (and about a are young, may not be affiliated with said Kelner, an expert in American third of Jewish millennials) describe a synagogue and rarely engage in Jewish society and institutions. themselves as secular is not surpris- activity that might be characterized Ultimately its importance will be ing given that American society a as religious. www.jewishobservernashville.org whether and how it informs Jewish whole is becoming more secular. Kelner also pointed out that it is communal policies and programs. Still, Kelner was somewhat difficult to apply the results of a A Publication of To some extent the attitudes of skeptical of the survey’s characteri- national poll to local Jewish commu- American Jews revealed in the sur- zation of American Jews as falling nities like Nashville, which vary vey by the Pew survey are shaped into two distinct categories: Those widely across the country. Because the dynamics of the larger society in it identifies as “Jews by religion” they live in the South, where reli- which they live, Kelner said. More and those it identifies as “Jews of gious affiliation is high, Nashville’s than a third of the survey respon- no religion.” Jews are probably less secular than dents, for example, agreed that a “I think the notion that there are American Jews as a whole. This kind www.jewishnashville.org person can be Jewish even if he or two distinct kinds of Jewish experi- of local variation “limits the extent she “believes that Jesus was the mes- ence, one religious and the other sec- to which we can use the poll in VOL.78 NO. 11 siah.” This view, which Kelner said ular, is an oversimplification,” he shaping policy here,” he said. “To do November 2013 indicates a decline in “theological said. “It doesn’t take into account the Continued on page 8 28 Cheshvan - 27 Kislev 5774 2 November 2013 The Observer Rabbi who “caught” Helen Thomas to speak at Chabad this month

abbi David Nesenoff will be at Chabad of Nashville GLOBAL DAY OF JEWISH LEARNING-NASHVILLE on Wednesday Nov. 20 to speak about his video SUNDAY, NOV. 17, 2013 interview with Helen AKIVA SCHOOL Thomas in which the leg- Rendary White House correspondent made “CREATING TOGETHER” comments condemned as anti-semitic. A filmmaker, musician and author Arrival and Check-in ...... 9:30-9:45 a.m. known for life-changing messages deliv- ered with a belly-laugh-invoking humor, Welcome and Opening Comments...... 9:45-10:00 a.m. Rabbi Nesenoff’s appearance in Plenary Session:...... 10:00-11:00 a.m. Nashville is part of a worldwide tour that Rabbi David Levin-Kruss: What Price Pluralism: Creating Unity While Acknowledging includes North America, Israel, Europe, What Separates Us Australia and South Africa. In his pres- NOTE: During the Plenary Session a concurrent PJLibrary program will be held entation, “To Catch an Anti-Semite,” for pre-school children and their parents. Rabbi Nesenoff will cover topics that include Israel, anti-Semitism, his person- 1st Round of Breakout Sessions: ...... 11:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. al spiritual journey and relationship with Creating Friendship: Acquire for Yourself a Friend (Led by Daniella Pressner) the Divine as well as his interview with Thomas. It is a story of cyber-hatred, dan- Creating the Amidah: How our Defining Prayer Came into Being (Led by Rabbi ger and, oddly enough, incredible humor. Rabbi David Nesenoff Joshua Barton) In 2010 Nesenoff was at the White treated fairly, and Rabbi Nesenoff has Creation and Creativity (Led by Rabbi Joshua Kullock) House for a reception honoring Jewish said he received tens of thousands of American Heritage Month when he pieces of hate mail. Creativity and Torah Study (Led by Evan Rosenzweig) conducted a brief video interview of Rabbi Nesenoff is a graduate of Creating Shabbat: Rest as a Creative Act (Led by Shaul Kelner) Thomas in which she said Jews should Yeshiva University who describes him- Wicked-pedia: Bezalel as a Model for Dealing Creatively with the Democratization “get the hell out of Palestine . . . and go self as a “recovering Conservative rabbi.” of Knowledge (Led by Rabbi David Levin-Kruss) home . . . to Poland and Germany” The His talk, which begins at 7:30 p.m. at the video went viral after he posted it on his Chabad Campus at 95 Bellevue Road, is Luncheon and Rabbi’s Panel Discussion: ...... 12:15 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Web site, and Thomas resigned 10 days made possible by a grant from the Jewish Creating CommUNITY: Striving for the Ideal While Living it for Real later. The events sparked some contro- Federation of Nashville and Middle c Panelists: Rabbi Joshua Kullock, West End Synagogue; Rabbi Laurie Rice, versy about whether Thomas had been Tennessee. Congregation Micah; Rabbi Shlomo Rothstein, Vanderbilt Chabad; Rabbi Mark Schiftan, The Temple-Congregation Ohabai Sholom; Rabbi Saul Strosberg, Congregation Sherith Israel; Rabbi Yitzchok Tiechtel, Congregation Beth Tefilah Chabad. Moderated by Mark Freedman, Jewish Federation of Nashville and Middle Tennessee Micah

2nd Round of Breakout Sessions:...... 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. When Bad Things Happen to Good Friendships: Creating Bonds and Mending Children’s Them When Necessary (Led by Rabbi David Levin-Kruss) Creating the Amidah: How our Defining Prayer Came into Being (Led by Rabbi Academy Joshua Barton) Creation and Creativity (Led by Rabbi Joshua Kullock) Creativity and Torah Study (Led by Rabbi Shana Goldstein Mackler and Cantor Tracy Fishbein) “Look! Here Creating Shabbat: Rest as a Creative Act (Led by Rabbi Shlomo Rothstein) Bezalel’s Creativity: Art as an Expression of the Divine (Led by Evan Rosenzweig) comes Concluding Session:...... 2:30 p.m. to 3:15 p.m. Next Generation of Jewish Scholars: Vanderbilt Hillel students share their sen- ior projects Chanukah” Jeremy Bloomstone: Israel’s Expanding Borders after the Six Day War Jacob Grossman: Fighting Together, Fighting Each Other: The complex relationship between American Jews in the U.S. military and their fellow soldiers since 1941. To register for specific breakout sessions and reserve a complimentary lunch, please visit the Jewish Federation website at http://tinyurl.com/13nashglobal jewishday. Find out about joining our family. The warmth of the candles reflect our appreciation CHECK US OUT: for your friendship and business. www.micahchildrensacademy.org Happy Chanukah LORNA M. GRAFF Broker, ABR, CRS, GRI Lifetime Member, Gold Award of Excellence Office: 615.371.0185 Residence: 615.373.3154 Cell: 615.351.5343 E-mail: [email protected] Web: Lornagraff.com See what’s happening in the community. Go to www.jewishnashville.org

The Observer November 2013 3 In transition from “rabino” to “rabbi,” Kullock brings interesting Latin American perspective to Nashville By CHARLES BERNSEN endeared him to his congregants. Today his involvement in soccer is primarily as oshua Kullock knows that mak- a loyal fan of River Plate, a professional ing the transition from “el rabi- team based in Buenos Aires. no” to “the rabbi” will involve The rabbi and his wife, Jessica, and more than opening a new Twitter their three daughters, Iara, 5, Abigail, 3, account in English. Before taking and Meital, almost 2, had managed to over in September as the rabbi at see some of Nashville, if mostly from the J West End Synagogue, the native car. They were quite impressed with Argentinean had spent only their new hometown. “It’s a beautiful about two months in the United States, city — lots of green areas, beautiful almost all of it during a visit 12 years ago parks, beautiful houses. Jessica and I cer- with a rabbinic colleague in Roanoke, Va. tainly think it is a very nice city to raise “It will be a cultural challenge. And our three daughters,” he said. a language challenge,” said Rabbi Rabbi Kullock was born and raised Kullock, who describes his distinct-but- in Buenos Aires, the Argentinean capi- easily intelligible Argentinean accent as tal, one of five siblings whose parents “the real Southern accent — Latin (his father runs a car repair shop and his American.” mother is a psychologist) instilled in “But with challenges come opportu- them a strong Jewish identity. As far as nities,” he added. “In this case, there is he knows, he is the first member of his the opportunity to bring a different per- family to become a rabbi. His vocational spective that I hope will benefit the con- path began with a love of Jewish texts gregation and Nashville Jewry in general.” and learning nurtured during his educa- Kullock, 33, sat down for an inter- tion, first at a Jewish day school and then Rabbi Kullock and family view with The Jewish Observer three weeks at the Argentinean equivalent of a high after arriving in Nashville just in time for school operated by the Jewish Conservative movement in Latin Jewish world,” he said. “In El Salvador, the hectic High Holiday season. Boxes of Theological Seminary. At 15 he was America. He also holds a master’s degree for example, there are 150 Jews in the books, 17 of them, sat unpacked in his tutoring b’nai mitzvah in one Buenos in Jewish thought, Talmud and halacha entire country.” synagogue office, and he had still not set- Aires congregation; at 19 he became a (Jewish law) from the Schechter It’s hard for such small, isolated com- tled into a routine that allowed time for prayer leader at another. Institute of Jewish Studies in Jerusalem. munities to get attention from the larger his favorite leisure activities – piano, ten- “It’s not like one day you wake up Rabbi Kullock says his path to the Jewish world, he said, “so we tried to take nis and running. He’s a sports fan too, and and say, ‘OK, I will be a rabbi.’ It was a rabbinate was guided by the “inspiring care of ourselves in this region. We organ- said he was looking forward to attending maturation process . . . I was involved in leadership” of several rabbis who are now ized shared programs like Jewish camps for his first Tennessee Titans game, though it’s many things related to the Jewish com- his friends and colleagues. Although kids, young adult encounters and adult unlikely North American football will munity, and in the end it was just the reluctant to cite one in particular, he conventions that would bring people ever supplant his favorite sport. Like virtu- natural thing to do. Probably I had the mentioned Rabbi Gustavo Kraselnik, together from all of these places from ally all Argentinean boys, he grew up play- rabbinic vocation in mind, and it was whom he met while preparing to become Bogota, Colombia to Guadalajara. ing soccer. reinforced through all those years and a bar mitzvah. It was Rabbi Kraselnik, “It was a very powerful thing to “With my athletic skills, it was good positive experiences in Jewish schools then a rabbinic student, who encouraged bring together 100 kids to a Jewish camp that I paid attention to my books,” he and congregations.” the teenager to further his Jewish educa- in Panama, to fly them in from said, displaying a humor that has quickly Completing high school in just two tion by enrolling at the JTS-affiliated Guadalajara, Costa Rica, El Salvador years, he went on to earn a B.A. in bibli- high school in Buenos Aires. Years later and Bogota and give them a Jewish expe- c c STAFF c c cal studies and Jewish thought from the they would find themselves “doing a lot rience that they could not get in their University of Haifa before returning to of good work together” through the own communities.” Argentina, where at 25 he became the Union of Jewish Congregations of Latin Although the UJCL was begun by Publisher Mark S. Freedman youngest graduate ever of the Seminario America and the Caribbean (UJCL). Conservative and Reform communities, Editor Charles Bernsen Rabinico Latinoamericano, an affiliate Rabbi Kullock comes to Nashville Rabbi Kullock describes its approach as Advertising Manager Carrie Mills of the Jewish Theological Seminary and with a perspective informed not just by non-denominational. Layout and Production Tim Gregory the academic and religious center of the the fact that he is a Latin American Jew “We worked with many kinds of Editorial Board Frank Boehm, Chair; but also by his experiences in vastly dif- Jewish organizations and groups that Barbara Dab, Greg Goldberg, ferent kinds of Jewish communities. wanted to help us build Jewish awareness Scott Rosenberg, Bill Snyder Editorial Submissions Policy Buenos Aires, a city of more than 13 mil- and Jewish life in that region,” he said. and Deadlines lion, has a Jewish population of 150,000 “We were able to work together because to 200,000, by far the largest and most we understood that our unity allowed us Telephone 615/356-3242 The Jewish Observer welcomes the sub- diverse in Latin America. “There are lots to transcend our differences on behalf of Fax 615/352-0056 mission of information, news items, fea- of Jewish schools, lots of congregations, building a relevant and vibrant Judaism E-mail [email protected] ture stories and photos about events rel- lots of JCCs,” Rabbi Kullock said. in that area. Together we were able to evant to the Jewish community of Whatever their Jewish identity, Jews in accomplish what none of the communi- Greater Nashville. We prefer e-mailed Buenos Aires have little difficulty find- ties could do on its own.” ‘The Jewish Observer’ (ISSN submissions, which should be sent as 8750-5290) is published monthly for $25 Word documents to Editor Charles ing venues to express them. It is that perspective that Rabbi per year by the Jewish Federation of Bernsen at [email protected]. Following his ordination eight years Kullock hopes to promote in Nashville. Nashville and Middle Tennessee, 801 Percy Photos must be high resolution (at least ago, however, Rabbi Kullock found him- “For us it’s a great opportunity, and hope- Warner Blvd., Nashville, TN 37205-4009. 300 dpi) and should be attached as jpegs self in a far different Jewish milieu: His fully we’ll be able to maximize the Periodicals postage paid at Nashville, TN. to the e-mail with the related news item first post as a rabbi was in Guadalajara, chance we have to give a new perspec- POSTMASTER: Send address changes to or story. For material that cannot be e- Mexico, a city of 5 million people with a tive to the congregation and the com- THE JEWISH OBSERVER, 801 Percy mailed, submissions should be sent to Warner Blvd., Nashville, TN 37205 Jewish population of just 500. munity at large, always aiming at the Charles Bernsen, The Jewish Observer, “Not 500 families; 500 Jews,” he same objective of building a sustainable 801 Percy Warner Blvd., Suite 102, This newspaper is made possible by funds said, emphasizing its small size. “Being Judaism in our time.” Nashville TN 37205. Photos and copy Jewish in Buenos Aires where there are To that end, Rabbi Kullock has raised in the Jewish Federation Annual sent by regular mail will not be returned Campaign. unless prior arrangement is made. lots of Jews and lots of opportunities is a instituted what he called an “open Publication is at the discretion of The very different experience than being door” policy at West End. It began sym- The Jewish Observer is a member Observer, which reserves the right to Jewish in Guadalajara.” bolically on Yom Kippur, when the of the American Jewish Press Association edit submissions. It was during his tenure in Mexico doors to the main sanctuary remained and the Jewish Telegraphic Agency. that Rabbi Kullock became involved open throughout the day. The doors to To ensure publication, submissions must with the UJCL, a 15-year-old organiza- his office and others at the synagogue While The Jewish Observer arrive by the 15th of the month prior to tion aimed at sustaining “micro” Jewish remain open, he said. makes every possibly effort to accept only the intended month of publication. reputable advertisers of the highest quality, communities like the one in Guadalajara “I try to be there as much as I can, we cannot guarantee the Kasruth of their whose continuity is threatened by their and we want everybody to know that For advertising deadlines, contact small numbers and isolation. For the past they can stop by, say hello and chat for a products. Carrie Mills, advertising manager, at 615-354-1699, or by email at four years, he has served as the UJCL’s while. No one needs to have an appoint- The Jewish Observer executive director. ment to come to the shul. And, certain- Founded in 1934 by [email protected]. JACQUES BACK “We used to say that we were living ly, I'll be more than happy to get to know in the margins of the margins of the the people better.” c 4 November 2013 The Observer From the Campaign Trail On the Road Again in Israel!

By STEVE HIRSCH the keynote address by Prime Minister Nashville Jewish Federation Campaign Benjamin Netanyahu Chair In between our visit to Hadera and our concluding days in Jerusalem, we will he campaign has hit the be exposed to a range of cultures and road again. As you read experiences that make Israel one of the this, our commUNITY truly unique places on earth. During our mission is somewhere in visit to Mitzpe Ramon in the Negev Israel. Twenty-two of us desert, we will learn about the Bedouin from Nashville are taking culture and their relationship with the Tthe opportunity to see first-hand some of new generation of Israeli pioneers who the people and pro- have chosen to devote their lives to grams that we help making the desert bloom. In the Negev support through grants town of Yerucham, we will be introduced made possible by our to the Young Community, supported by Jewish Federation the Jewish Agency for Israel, and hear Annual Campaign. why this group of 20-35 year olds choos- For me, it is a es this life in the desert. thrill to be in Israel for Next we will head back north and the second time in less Steve Hirsch meet students from Mechinat Telem in than six months. Our Jaffa. These young adults, who are trip got off to a fast start as we visited our between their school and IDF service, Partnership region, Hadera-Eiron, recip- volunteer in the community to help rocating for the recent visit to Nashville immigrant children make a smoother by two teachers from the region, Vered transition to life in Israel. And finally, as Hazan and Miri Galitzki. Among our if the trip needs one more highlight, we activities in Hadera-Eiron were a visit to will spend Shabbat in Jerusalem, includ- the Hillel Yaffe hospital and an activity ing a Sabbath prayer at the kotel. with the Children of the Dream, a group Back here in Nashville, the work of of Ethiopian-Israeli young people who are the annual campaign ambassadors will working hard to integrate into the main- continue to move forward. Ambassadors stream Israeli community. will be calling community members ask- The last few days of the trip, our ing for a commitment for a gift to the Nashville delegation will be a part of a 2014 annual campaign. Our donors in gathering of thousands of Jews from com- the $1,000+ category will have received munities all over the United States and an invitation to the second annual around the world. The General Bonim Dinner, recognizing our sustain- Assembly, the annual gathering of ing donors for their contributions over Jewish Federations, makes its once- the years. This year’s guest speaker is every-five-years appearance in Rabbi David Levin-Kruss, director of Jerusalem. During this general assembly, Special Programs at the Pardes Institute we will have the chance to speak with of Jewish Studies. people from all over the country to share Shalom for now. We look forward to views on the important issues in our seeing you upon our return and sharing Jewish world. We will hear from many some of the personal experiences that our distinguished speakers about the chal- Nashville contingent had on this memo- lenges and successes of Israel, including rable commUNITY mission. c

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The Observer November 2013 5 6 November 2013 The Observer Nashville Jewish Film Festival ready to celebrate its 13th year By LORETTA SAFF Martin McConnell will lead a musical This year the classic film, The Chosen, will the Terezin concentration camp who, led presentation following the film. be screened at 9 a.m. at the Belcourt. The by conductor Rafael Schachter, played a hile there’s no Fill the Void, an Israeli Academy film, based on the novel by Chaim Potok, courageous performance of Verdi’s Torah portion to Award-winning film, will be shown at 7 is about the friendship of two very differ- Requiem before the very Nazis who con- practice and only a p.m. at the Belcourt. It will be followed ent Jewish teenage boys. Sponsored by the demned them to death. Special guest few speeches, the by a discussion about the making of the Nashville Jewish Educators’ Network, it Murry Sidlin, the American conductor Nashville Jewish film and the complexities of haredi life. will be followed by a discussion led by who discovered the story of Schachter, Film Festival is Jason Shawhan and educator Ur Barzel. will introduce the film and lead a ques- Wgetting ready to celebrate its bar mitzvah Rebbetzin Esther Tiechtel Jews and Money will tion-and-answer session afterwards. year with an impressive lineup of fea- will introduce and talk be screened at 4:30 p.m. at tures, documentaries and short films that about the film. the Belcourt. The film Tuesday, Nov.12, offers something for all tastes. The charming French exposes the shocking 2006 Special guest Jason Shawhan, film As in the past, there will be panel romantic comedy Paris- torture and killing of a critic for The Scene and a reviewer for the discussions, question-and-answer ses- Manhatten will be shown at young Jewish man in the national magazine The Dish, will intro- sions and the opportunity to meet actors, 7 p.m. at the Franklin outskirts of Paris and the duce the 7 p.m. screening of the docu- directors, and experts in film and film- Theater. (It also will also be anti-Semitism and stereo- mentary Roman Polanski: A Film Memoir making. Screening will be at three ven- screened at 7 p.m. on Nov. typing in contemporary at the Belcourt. Brief clips from ues. More information and movie trailers 14, the festival’s closing France. The film will be Polanski’s masterworks, The Pianist and can be found at the NJFF website at night, at the Belcourt). followed by a question- Rosemary’s Baby, establish a picture of www.nashvillejff.org. Rabbi Flip Rice will welcome the and-answer session. life between the Oscar winner’s notoriety Williamson County audience. The Other Son, a French film about and his artistic achievements. Wednesday, Nov 6 the inadvertent switching of two babies The festival begins with a Cocktail Saturday, Nov. 9 at an Israeli hospital following a bomb Wednesday, Nov. 13 Supper at Cabana Restaurant at 5:30 A double feature begins at 7 p.m. at attack, will be screened at 7 p.m. at the The Attack will be screened at 7 p.m. p.m. followed by the opening of Zaytoun the Belcourt with Closed Season, the Belcourt. Values and beliefs are turned at the Belcourt. Adapted from Yasima at 7:30 p.m. at the Belcourt Theatre. story of a man fleeing Nazi persecution upside down in the resulting chaos and Khadra’s best-selling book by the same Zaytoun is the story of an Israeli fighter who finds himself in a situation where confusion. name, The Attack is about an Israeli pilot and a Palestinian orphan who his only hope for protection requires that Palestinian surgeon who finds out that become strange friends as they struggle he provide a progeny for an impotent Monday, Nov. 11 his loving wife is a suicide bomber. to get to a place each calls home. Film farmer’s wife. It will be followed at 9:30 This NJFF’s traditional matinee at Abigail Wolf, director of the community festival guests and the Israeli Cultural p.m. by Putzel, an award-winning come- the Belcourt includes a box lunch start- relations committee of the Jewish Attaché, Yonit Stern, will be at the sup- dy about Walter Himmelstein (Jack T. ing at 11:30 a.m. followed by the screen- Federation of Nashville and Middle per at Cabana. Carpenter), who wants to be the propri- ing at 12:15 p.m. of When Comedy Went Tennessee, will introduce the film. etor of his uncle’s smoked fish-empire. to School, a documentary about Jewish Thursday, Nov. 7 The film also stars John Pankow (Mad busboys and waiters in the Catskills who Thursday, Nov. 14 A special screening for seniors and About You) and Susie Essman (Curb Your went on to become icons of comedy. Jack Closing night begins with a supper at Broadway lovers of The Broadway Enthusiasm). 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The Observer November 2013 7 Local leaders respond to Pew survey of U.S. Jews Continued from page 1 ritual practice and the observance of reli- “A better question would be to look meaningful Jewish experiences and make that we would need a good survey of gious law. While ethically behavior and at the survival rate of those intermar- Jewish connections. the local community.” social justice are central to Judaism, they riages and then determine (a) how to set “Nashville is ahead of the curve with One result that Kelner found inter- are not unique to Judaism and therefore our kids up for success by being able to many ‘welcoming’ offerings. The esting is the fact that 43 percent of the essential to its continuity in the way that know better ahead of time whether a Nashville Jewish Film Festival, PJ Library, respondents said they had been to Israel. traditional religious observance is. Rabbi relationship will last and (b) to articulate young adult programming, the Global “That’s simply off-the-charts high – prob- Tiechtel echoed Rabbi Wolpe’s call for a more strongly the notion of marrying for Day of Jewish Learning, One Happy ably twice any other group in this coun- sustained effort to move non-religious values as opposed to marrying for love, Camper grants, BBYO, and our congrega- try” said Kelner, who has written a book Jews of good conscience to become more not that they are mutually exclusive.” tions and the GJCC all market many of on the Taglit-Birthright Israel program ritually involved. their programs to the wider community. and is an expert on the connection of “This must be our calling today,” Rabbi Flip Rice of Congregation Micah “We might want to take a look at the diaspora communities to their homeland. Rabbi said. “Introduce other Jews to the The Pew survey points to the reality numbers who identify with the Jewish From a personal standpoint, Kelner depth and majesty of yidishkeit. Let us cre- of the fact that Jewish Americans are not people but are not religiously Jewish and said he was encouraged by the diversity ate small Jewish communities within our likely to make aliyah, abandon their the group that is not Jewish but married among U.S. Jews. "Our diversity is a homes by inviting friends to a Shabbat autonomy in favor of religious obser- to a Jew. We have a large community of strength, not a weakness," he said. "I dinner, arranging a spiritual Torah class vance, or stop marrying non-Jews. supporters that we might not be embrac- want to see a strong Orthodox communi- in your office. Give another Jew a “The future of Jewish life is not ing as best as we can. We need to digest ty and I want it to be Orthodox. I want to mezuzah as a gift. Do something — any- about changing these realities, but rather this new data to enable us to continue to see a strong Conservative community thing — that will have an impact on oth- changing the consequences of these real- innovate and build a rich and vibrant and I want it to be Conservative. And I ers. That will change the tide for positive ities. So as a rabbi, I continue to work Jewish community.” want to see a strong Reform community Jewish growth and ensure Jewish conti- with these statistical and other given and I want it to be Reform." nuity well into the 21st century.” realities in order to deepen the connec- Mark S. Freedman, executive director tions that Micah members and other Jews of the Jewish Federation and Jewish Other local responses Rabbi Joshua Kullock of West End have towards Judaism. Foundation of Nashville and Middle to the Pew survey: Synagogue “Being a Reform Jew, like being a Tennessee “Reading some of the reactions to secular Jew in Israel, does not mean we “Almost every decade a shot is fired Rabbi Mark Schiftan of Congregation the poll, you learn much more about the are less Jewish; we are differently Jewish. across the bow of the American Jewish Ohabai Sholom (The Temple) people reacting to [the survey] than about If Judaism is to survive in North community as the result of a major demo- “I’m an optimist, and there a several what is actually there. America it must make the necessary graphic survey. The Jewish population positives we can take away from these “Data can always be read in dif- adaptations so that it remains relevant study of 1990 sounded the alarm about results like the high percentage of U.S. ferent ways. Some people will react by for Jewish people.” the rising intermarriage rate and it result- Jews who have been to Israel and the fact spreading fear. Others will point fingers ed in concerted efforts by a host of Jewish that the Reform movement is still the looking to assign guilt and responsibili- Ari Dubin, executive director of the organizations to enhance Jewish identity. largest repository for American Jewish ties, and a third group can be discouraged Vanderbilt University Hillel A few years later, a survey suggested that life at this time. and feel defeated before even trying. “The Pew survey confirms what we Jewish students were under siege on col- “Synagogues remain central to Rabbi Kullock advocated another have been seeing at Vanderbilt since I lege campuses across America and the Jewish communal life, and the question is option: “We can read the poll as an arrived on campus. The Jewish students result was a major effort by Jewish how to reach those Jews who do not iden- opportunity to grow. The poll, in some at Vanderbilt often don’t have a deep Federations to expand campus Hillel facil- tify religiously.” Using grants from the way, is a call to action . . . We need to religious connection to our faith, but they ities and programs. This was followed by Jewish Federation of Nashville and the learn our lesson and start adjusting to the do have a cultural connection, and are another survey demonstrating that a small Union of Reform Congregations, The new (or not so new) realities of American confident in their Jewish identity. These percentage of college-age Jews had visited Temple has started a program of “satellite Judaism instead of dreaming about a con- are the people who are likely to identify Israel, and from this emerged Birthright Shabbat dinners” in communities around text that is no longer here.” themselves as ‘Just Jewish’ on surveys. Israel. Thirteen years later, there are Nashville that is successfully reaching “The Hillel movement has been at 350,000 alumni of Birthright Israel. “the very demographic least likely to Rabbi Saul Strosberg of Congregation the forefront in identifying the most “Now comes the recent Pew survey, identify religiously – single, unmarried Sherith Israel effective ways to reach this population. which sets off more alarms on a variety of Jews in their 20s and 30s.” “For starters, it’s important for us to While some campus Hillels are more demographic fronts. The natural tenden- Rabbi Schiftan also noted that the be mindful of the fact that in some ways effective than others, Vanderbilt Hillel cy might be bemoan trends that have social dynamics of intermarriage and our community [of Nashville] reflects the has enjoyed tremendous success with been developing for decades. Yet for all multi-culturalism at work in American national trends, and in some ways we are these students. By creating opportunities the issues related to assimilation there are society present opportunities for Jewish the exception to the rule. One of the for culturally Jewish connections, such as many positives that are of equal attention continuity as well as challenges. “Just last ways our community thrives more than our free Shabbat dinners or Passover and importance. week I saw 30 people in a room at our other communities is our sense of unity Seder, we are able to also expose them to “The Pew Study results indicated synagogue studying to become Jewish. and support for one another. I'm sure we religious and spiritual opportunities that that a majority of Jews are proud to be These are people who have come to all have our own thoughts of areas for will inspire them to seek a deeper rela- Jewish, say being Jewish is important to Judaism from others religions.” The com- growth. tionship to Judaism. them and that they feel a deep sense of mitment of these Jews by choice “will be “Second, the fact that most self- “A great example of this strategy in connection to and responsibility for other strong and enduring.” identified Jews put religious identity last action is Hillel’s recent New Initiative Jews. And as I noted previously, almost a might be a sore point for some, but for Funds request to the Jewish Federation of fifth of American Jewish ages 18-29 have Rabbi Yitzchok Tiechtel, Congregation me, I read it to mean that being Jewish is Nashville and Middle Tennessee. As the been on a Birthright Israel trip, an Beit Tefilah Chabad an incredible gift that can touch so many Pew survey noted, this population feels a incredible success story that shows a “Many have expressed their concern aspects of our lives. Our religious com- much stronger connection to the Federation-supported program is not only when looking at the Pew’s depressing fig- mitment is only one of them. Passover Seder than they do to High reaching many young Jews but deepening ures of younger generations’ increasing “Finally, I felt that the emphasis on Holiday services. We have seen this their connections to the Jewish people. lack of identification with Jewish life. We intermarriage is overstated, because we trend played out for several years; stu- The study also shows that almost half of can either sigh and kvetch, or we can have to realize that marriage itself has dents are far more likely to attend Rosh all American Jews have been to Israel. bring about a different result.” changed in our society. The divorce rate Hashanah dinner than services. To This upward trend is something that Rabbi Tiechtel agreed with promi- has skyrocketed, almost parallel with the address this reality, Vanderbilt Hillel has Jewish Federations can say with great nent Conservative Rabbi David Wolpe, intermarriage rate. This is not a coinci- been working on creating a “Rosh pride they have played a leading role in who was alarmed by the survey results dence. There are many sociological factors Hashanah Seder,” and The Federation bringing Jews to Israel on missions and in showing that American Jews consider that might explain this phenomenon, but recently approved a grant request that forging that critical connection between non-religious activities such as acting essentially, marriage ain't what it used to will allow our campus Rabbi and Asst. the Diaspora and Israel. ethically and seeking social justice as be and people aren't marrying for or with Director Joshua Barton to create a pilot “Finally, on a local level, Federation more important to Jewish identity than the same values that they did decades ago. seder for next year.” has been a vital role in strengthening Vanderbilt Hillel, and it has established Harriet Schiftan, director of planning vibrant and highly successful outreach Gems and Jewels Appraisal Services and Partnership2Gether for the Jewish program to strengthen connections Antique and Fine Jewelry Appraisals Federation and Jewish Foundation of between young Jewish adults and the Nashville and Middle Tennessee larger Nashville Jewish community. “The Pew Survey offers a snapshot of “Overall the Pew study lays out the Bryana Lavery, G.G., GIA Graduate Gemologist Jewish Life in the US that underscores challenges and at the Jewish Federation many trends we’ve seen for years. For we are continuously responding on a 615.925.9172 those interested in strengthening and number of fronts that we feel will enrich building Jewish community the take- Jewish life in Nashville for all individuals [email protected] | www.bryanalavery.com aways are clear – we need to continue to who consider their Jewish identity an Excellent community references | Personal, in-home consultations offer lots of ways for people to have important part of their lives.” c 8 November 2013 The Observer Pew survey: U.S. Jews “overwhelmingly proud” but increasingly secular By URIEL HEILMAN • Far more respondents said having a er 15 percent. The three most Jewish American Jewish population is likely to good sense of humor was essential to metropolitan areas are New York, South grow because Orthodox Jews tend to be NEW YORK (JTA) – There are a lot their Jewish identity than observing Florida and Los Angeles. younger and have larger families than more Jews in the United States than you Jewish law -- 42 percent compared to Among Jewish denominations, the Jews generally. In addition, while past might have thought -- an estimated 6.8 19 percent. Reform movement remains the largest: surveys showed about half of respondents million, according two recent surveys. but • Approximately one-quarter of Jews 35 percent of respondents identified as raised as Orthodox were no longer a growing proportion of them say they said religion is very important in their Reform, according to the Pew study. The Orthodox, the Orthodox retention rate have no religion and are Jewish only on lives, compared to 56 percent among second-largest group is Jews of no denom- appears to be improving, with just a 17 the basis of ancestry, ethnicity or culture. Americans generally. ination (30 percent), followed by percent falloff among 18- to 29-year-olds. Those were the results of two surveys • Less than one-third of American Jews Conservative (18 percent) and Orthodox Most denominational switching released last month that have sparked a say they belong to a synagogue. (10 percent). among American Jews, however, nationwide discussion about American Twenty-three percent of U.S. Jews say As with other studies, the Pew study remains in the direction of less tradi- Jewish identity and continuity. they attend synagogue at least once or found that the Orthodox share of the tional Judaism. c The population estimate comes from twice a month, compared with 62 per- a synthesis of existing survey data con- cent of U.S. Christians. American Jewish Identity and observance ducted by the Steinhardt Social Research The Pew study is the first compre- Institute and the Cohen Center for hensive national survey of American Jews ne of the aims of the Pew Research Center survey was to explore American Modern Jewish Studies at Brandeis in more than a decade. The last one, the Jewish identity. Sixty-two percent of respondents said being Jewish is pri- University. The data on American Jewish 2000-01 National Jewish Population Omarily a matter of ancestry and culture; 15 percent said it was mainly a mat- identity and engagement come from a Survey (NJPS), was conducted by the ter of religion. The survey also asked respondents about some specific beliefs and telephone survey of 3,475 Jews nation- umbrella organization of North American practices. wide conducted between February and Jewish federations and counted 5.2 mil- Percentage who said ______is an essential part of being Jewish June by the Pew Research Center. lion Jews, including children. But critics Remembering the Holocaust...... 73 Despite an increase in secularism, the said that study's methodology was flawed Leading an ethical/moral life...... 69 Pew survey found that “American Jews and undercounted American Jews. Working for justice/equality ...... 56 overwhelmingly say they are proud to be Both the Pew survey and the Being intellectually curious...... 49 Jewish and have a strong sense of belong- Steinhardt/Brandeis study put the num- Caring about Israel ...... 43 ing to the Jewish people.” ber of U.S. Jewish adults at about 5.3 mil- Having a good sense of humor ...... 42 While the Steinhardt/Cohen study lion, including Jews who do not identify Being part of a Jewish community ...... 28 is likely to be a matter of some debate by as Jewish by religion. The Observing Jewish law ...... 19 demographers and social scientists, it is Steinhardt/Brandeis study counted an Eating traditional Jewish food...... 14 the Pew study that offers an in-depth additional 1.6 million Jewish children for portrait that may influence Jewish poli- a total of 6.8 million Jews in America. Percentage who said a person can be Jewish if she or he . . . cymaking for years to come. The Pew study counted 1.3 million . . . works on the Sabbath ...... 94 Among the more notable findings Jewish children. By comparison, 6.06 . . . is strongly critical of Israel ...... 89 of the Pew survey: million Jews live in Israel, according to . . . does not believe in God ...... 68 • The overall Jewish intermarriage rate Israel's Central Bureau of Statistics. . . . believes Jesus was the messiah ...... 34 has climbed to 58 percent (71 percent Because of the differences in method- among non-Orthodox Jews), a dra- ologies between the new surveys and the Percentage who matic change from 40 years ago when NJPS, the increased number of U.S. Jews Attended a Passover seder in 2012 ...... 70 only about 17 percent of Jews married likely overstates any actual growth. Fasted on Yom Kippur ...... 53 outside the faith. Forty-five percent of Leonard Saxe, one of the authors of Usually light Sabbath candles ...... 23 intermarried Jews are raising their the Steinhardt/Brandeis study, told JTA Keep kosher at home ...... 22 children as Jewish compared to 96 there has been some growth during the From The Pew Research Center percent of intramarried Jews. last decade, but he could not put a num- • Twenty-two percent of U.S. Jews ber on it. Saxe attributed the growth to describe themselves as having no reli- the immigration of Russian-speaking gion. Broken down by age, 32 percent Jews, programs to bolster Jewish identity THE TEMPLE of Jews born after 1980 -- the so-called and shifts in attitude that have enabled gift shop millennial generation -- identify as many children of interfaith marriages to Jews of no religion, compared to 19 be raised with a Jewish identity. percent of baby boomers and just 7 About 65 percent of American Jews percent of Jews born before 1927. live in just six states, according to the • While 90 percent of those who identi- Steinhardt/Cohen estimates: New York fied themselves as Jews by religion are (20 percent), California (14 percent), raising their children as Jewish, less Florida (12 percent), New Jersey (8 per- than a third of those who identified cent), Massachusetts (5 percent) and themselves as Jews of no religion are Pennsylvania (5 percent). The other raising their kids as Jewish. four states in the top 10 -- Illinois, • Emotional attachment to Israel has Maryland, Texas and Ohio -- add anoth- held steady over the last decade, with 69 percent of respondents saying they May the lights of the menorah feel attached or very attached to illuminate the glow of your Israel. Forty-three percent of respon- beautiful skin....no miracle needed! dents said they had been to Israel. GARY ROSENTHAL THE TEMPLE • 5015 HARDING ROAD • 615-352-7620 • FOLLOW US ON

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fter more than six months of planning, Music City BBG hosted our first ever 5K race on Sept. 29 at the Gordon Jewish Community ACenter. It was an afternoon of running, walking, and having a blast, all while helping great causes. This 5K was an immense learning Music City BBG’s staged its first 5K to bene- process for our chapter. Being our first fit the Tennessee Breast Cancer Coalition race ever, we had to measure the course, and the youth group’s scholarship fund. get city approval, and even contact the Metro Police. Not only did our chapter these scholarships not only help mem- learn the logistics of staging such an bers attend camps and programs but also even, but we also learned the importance provide members with leadership skills of sisterhood. We all helped each other that carry on to school, work, and life in to sell tickets and advertise. The 5K general. And Music City BBG was espe- would not have been as successful if cially excited to support the Tennessee Music City BBG hadn’t worked together Breast Cancer Coalition because all to get the word out. funds are used locally and stay in the With a turnout of over 75 people, state of Tennessee. the race itself was extremely powerful. Sad that you missed out on support- Wearing our pink race day shirts to sup- ing such great causes? Don’t worry, it’s port breast cancer, all of our pink partic- not too late. Music City BBG 5K is still ipants truly stood out and ran and accepting donations, and we are already walked as a movement. looking to reserve a date for next year’s All of this hard work paid off for not 5K. only Music City BBG, but also breast See you there! c cancer research. All proceeds were donated to the Tennessee Breast Cancer Jordyn Attias is vice president of pro- Coalition and Music City BBG’s scholar- gramming for Music City BBG and was in ships, which are used to send members to charge of the 5K. For more information leadership programs and conventions. about donations contact Sheri Rosenberg at Speaking from personal experience, [email protected] 2014 Guide to Jewish Nashville Be sure to be a part of this annual issue.

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nexcused absences on vided tips that families can use to help religious holidays. teachers understand religious and cultur- Finding places to pray al differences. She recommended that during the school day. parents reach out to teachers as early as Pork in the school cafe- possible in the school year to discuss teria. Pre-game prayer their child’s needs. “If you don’t have a Uin the locker room. These were just some relationship with your child’s teacher of the issues addressed during an Oct. 21 when things are going well, you certain- interfaith community forum sponsored ly won’t have one when there’s a prob- by the Community Relations lem,” she said. Committee (CRC) of the Jewish Abbie Wolf, director of community Federation of Nashville and Middle relations for the Jewish Federation, said, Tennessee. “This event was important for a number Over 75 attended “Stronger of reasons. It helped families of different Together: How Religious Minorities Can faiths learn how to navigate difficult sit- Thrive at School” at Montgomery Bell uations at school. Perhaps just as impor- Academy where a panel of six speakers tantly, however, the evening was a time for people of different faiths to meet, discussed ways in which minority stu- From left, Abbie Wolf, director of community relations for the Jewish Federation of Nashville; dents and their parents can constructive- socialize and hear about the questions, panelist Radha Babu Reddy; Community Relations Committee members Teena Cohen and ly address sensitive issues involving reli- concerns and situations that unite us.” c Celia Goldstein, and Goldstein’s daughter, Jessica Goldstein. gion in school. Trapper Baum, a faculty member in the Department of Teaching and Learning at Vanderbilt, kicked off the evening by discussing the First Amendment as the context and frame for the discussion. He noted that there are many gray areas around religion in school and the answer to many questions is “it depends.” Baum sparked audience discussion with a series of hypothetical situations such as a Christian child telling a Jewish friend that she can’t be saved unless she accepts Jesus, and a teacher who wants to teach students about Judaism by holding a Passover seder in her classroom. Judy Saks, former CRC Director for the Jewish Federation, spoke about expe- riences during her 25 years in that role. She offered advice to parents such as ensuring that their children’s teachers receive a calendar of all pertinent holi- days at the beginning of the school year and how, when problems arise, they should take them up the chain of com- mand beginning with the teacher. Other speakers included Remziya Suleyman of the American Center for Outreach, who spoke about challenges that Muslim students face. Radha Babu Reddy from the Sri Ganesha Temple shared how students of minority faiths can teach others about their religions. Noting that “our teachers don’t always reflect the diversity of the student population,” Gini Pupo-Walker, director of family and community partnerships for Metro Nashville Public Schools, pro-

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14 November 2013 The Observer Local Chanukah (and Thanksgivukkah) celebrations abound ashville’s Jewish com- Dec. 3. The celebration, which will be be several public menorah displays • Making (and eating) latkes and sam- munity will celebrate led by the school’s third grade, will be fol- around Nashville, including local super- pling the olive oil bar. Chanukah in a variety lowed by tefillah for Rosh Chodesh led markets and Vanderbilt University. • Winning a box of candles at the of venues later this by Rabbi Laurie Rice to which the entire These displays of Jewish pride and her- Chanukah blessings station. month and into community also is invited. The event will itage are being sponsored by Chabad of • Helping to bake oil-based goodies in the December beginning conclude at 9:30 a.m. Nashville and Chabad of Vanderbilt. kitchen for our Room in the Inn guests. withN the annual Chanukah Fest on Nov. • On Dec. 2 Chabad of Vanderbilt will • Assembling and painting a menorah to 24 at the Gordon Jewish Community. Chabad of Nashville have a Chanukah party at 6 p.m. at take home. The festival, which runs from 3-6 To celebrate the convergence of the Rohr Chabad House on campus While there is no admission fee, p.m., will include performances by chil- Chanukah and Thanksgiving, Chabad of that will include a menorah lighting those attending are encouraged to bring dren from all the religious schools and Nashville is inviting the Nashville ceremony, songs and latkes. a mother/baby item for our Mitzvah Crib preschools; a BBYO carnival for children Jewish community to a Thanksgivukkah • Chabad will also be distributing free benefitting three charities) and to make with games, activities and prizes, and a Shabbat dinner on Friday, Nov. 29. The Chanukah kits that include a meno- tzedakah to help a local, low-income sen- book fair and vendor fair. meal will include sweet potato latkes, rah, candles, a dreidle and a chanukah ior pay winter heat and light bills. Of course the festivities will also challah-stuffed turkey, a cornucopia gift. Come by the Chabad Center at West End Synagogue will also host a include a dinner featuring Bernie’s Famous overflowing with chocolate gelt and a 95 Bellevue Road to pick one up. Chanukah Latke Dinner on Wednesday, Latkes, the traditional potato pancakes of turkey-shaped menorah. For more information please call Dec. 4. The event begins with a a reli- Nashville native Bernie Pargh that have In addition to the Thanksgivukah 615-646-5750, or go to www.chabad- gious school candle lighting and songfest been a staple of the event for years. celebration, Chabad will be hosting or nashville.com program at 5:45 p.m. followed by an adult “This event is so special because it is sponsoring several other events around service at 6 p.m. and then a latke dinner truly a time for the entire community to Nashville. Congregation Micah catered by Goldie Shepard. come together, no matter their affiliation • On weekdays during Chanukah there The synagogue will hold its annual For further details, including the or location,” said Claire Bernstein, the will be ceremonial lightings of the Chanukah Dinner at 6 p.m. Wednesday, cost of dinner, contact WES at GJCC’s director of camp and youth and state Capitol menorah at Charlotte Dec. 4. Share stories, sing songs with the [email protected]. Jewish education. “People drive here Avenue and 6th Street as well as the rabbis, Lisa Silver, and the Micah Kids from Kentucky for the event. It’s a time Metro menorah at Riverfront Park Choir – and be sure to bring your family Congregation Sherith Israel of celebration and family when the with dignitaries and community lead- Chanukiah to light at your table. Those The synagogue’s Hanukkah Jewish community of Middle Tennessee ers. Check www.chabadnashville.com attending are asked to bring a non-dairy Hoedown will be on Sunday, Dec. 1. It truly feels like one big family.” for times. vegetable or salad that serves 8-10 peo- begins at 5 p.m. with the lighting of the There is no fee for admission to the fes- • On Tuesday, Dec. 3 he Nashville ple. The synagogue will provide chicken, Limor menorah and a special children’s tival, although carnival tickets are $3 for Predators will celebrate Jewish latkes and dessert. presentation. The dinner at 5:30 p.m. children and dinner tickets are $10 for Heritage Night at Bridgestone Arena will include latkes with applesauce, adults and $5 for children. Family tickets for with the lighting of a 9-foot menorah West End Synagogue oven-fried chicken and sufganiyot. $25 include dinner and carnival admission. during their match against the The synagogue’s religious school will For those who make reservations Tickets are available in advance or at Vancouver Canucks. hold a Chanukah “Oil Crush” and ahead, the cost is $12 for adults and $8 the door. For information contact Bernstein • On Saturday, Nov. 30, there will be a Menorah Make ‘n’ Take on Sunday, Nov. for children 3-12 (no charge for children at [email protected] or 354-1625. special Shabbat gathering for women 24 from 10:30 a.m. to noon. Students under 2) with a family maximum of $45. Here’s a roundup of other Chanukah at 1 p.m. at Chabad celebrating the (seventh grade and younger) and fami- Please mail your check by Monday, Nov. related events: role of Jewish women in the home and lies can explore the miracle of the oil 18 to Sherith Israel, 3600 West End telling the story of Yehudit, the female with hands-on activities and mitzvah Ave., Nashville, TN 37205 or call the Akiva School heroine of the Chanukah story who projects that will include: shul at (615) 298-6614 with credit card The Akiva School invites the killed the Roman general trying to • Making olive oil just like the Maccabees information. Prices at the door will be Nashville community to a Chanukah cel- annihilate the Jewish people. did by taking a turning pushing a life-size $15 for adults, $10 for children 3-12, ebration from 8:55-9:10 a.m. on Tuesday, • During the week of Chanukah there will replica of an ancient crushing wheel. with a family maximum of $50. c

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The Observer November 2013 15 Slingshot Guide: the most innovative Jewish groups NEW YORK (JTA) -- Eighteen Harvest’s Kosher Initiative, a hunger-relief Community Organizations, *The David Kitchen, *Luria Academy of Brooklyn, organizations made their debut on the project (New York City); NewGround: A Project, Eden Village Camp, Footsteps, G- Matan, Mazeltot.org, *Mishkan annual Slingshot Guide of the 50 most Muslim Jewish Partnership for Change dcast, Haggadot.com, Havurah at Camp Chicago, innovative Jewish groups. (Los Angeles); the Ramah Tikvah Tel Yehudah, *HEKDESH, Hidden MyJewishLearning, Inc., Nehirim, The guide, which was launched in Network, a training program for profes- Sparks, Innovation: Africa, J'Burgh, *J- *NewGround: A Muslim-Jewish 2005 by a group of donors in their 20s sionals serving special-needs populations; Teen Leadership, Jewish Farm School, Partnership for Change, OurJewish and 30s, evaluates North American and The Kitchen, an alternative congre- *Jewish Learning Venture, *Jewish New Community.org, The Pearlstone Center, Jewish organizations on “their innova- gation in San Francisco. Teacher Project, The Jewish Partisan Rabbis Without Borders, Ramah Service tive approach, the impact they have in Of the 50 Slingshot groups, the Educational Foundation, *Jewish Without Corps, *Ramah Tikvah Network, their work, the leadership they have in average founding year is 2005 and the Walls (JWOW), Jews for Racial & Rimon: The Minnesota Jewish Arts their sector, and their effectiveness at average annual budget is $717,320. Economic Justice, Council, *Shoresh at Bela Farm, The achieving results.” Women lead 52 percent of the groups. *Jews United for Justice, *JOIN for Tribe, Urban Adamah, Wilderness The group published two supple- “Slingshot is a resource highlighting Justice, The Kavana Cooperative, Torah, Wise Aging, *Yeshivat Maharat, ments -- on “Disabilities & Inclusion” the breadth and depth of the Jewish *Kavod v'Nichum, Kevah, *The Yiddish Book Center. c and on “Women & Girls” -- as a means community at this moment, and it is to broaden the Slingshot community and relied upon by doers and donors alike,” attract public interest and donor support said Will Schneider, Slingshot’s execu- The Slingshot effect: Do innovators toward these areas, it said. tive director. The guide also features 17 “stan- This year's 50, in alphabetical order reap rewards from annual list? dard bearers,” organizations such as (newcomers marked with an asterisk): A Moishe House and Mechon Hadar that Wider Bridge, Amir, Ask Big Questions, By JULIE WIENER thus earning the attention of King Saul. are included annually as “models of AVODAH: The Jewish Service Corps, Today, Jewish organizations are try- innovation.” *BBYO Stand UP, *City Harvest's Kosher NEW YORK (JTA) -- The biblical ing to use Slingshot, an annual guide of Newcomers to the list include City Initiative, Council of Jewish Emigre David used a slingshot to kill Goliath, the 50 “most innovative organizations and projects,” to capture the attention of donors. The ninth installment of the guide was released Thursday. Inclusion in Slingshot offers “a stamp of recognition,” said Vivian Stadlin, co-director of Eden Village Managed Benefits, Inc. Camp, a 4-year-old overnight camp focused on environmental sustainability that has appeared in Slingshot for sever- Insurance Solutions…Peace of Mind al consecutive years. “Even if a prospective parent doesn’t know about Slingshot, to be able to say we appear in the Slingshot list of 50 most innovative Jewish groups puts people at LET US HELP! ease,” she added. “It gives the sense that they’re climbing aboard a winning ship.” Questions about Ed Case, CEO of InterfaithFamily, a website offering resources for inter- Health Insurance faith families and one of the standard bearers, said making the Slingshot list Marketplace… offers a “heksher,” or seal of approval, “especially for new organizations get- ting started.” Need to choose Whether Slingshot inclusion has a financial benefit is an open question. a Health Plan? Guide inclusion does not come with any monetary reward, although those that make the list are eligible to receive grants through the Slingshot Fund. Case Nearly everyone will be impacted by the new healthcare reform law and must said his group has received grants from have quali ed health insurance by January 1, 2014 or pay a tax penalty. With small foundations that discovered it through Slingshot. over 40 years of experience in advising and guiding clients concerning their Julie Finkelstein, Slingshot’s pro- medical coverage, we will be glad to assist you, members of your family, gram director, said many organizations “leverage it to receive funding from friends, business associates or anyone with whom you are acquainted who other sources.” might have questions about healthcare reform and need personal attention. Sarah Lefton, executive director and producer of G-dcast, a new media production company that has been in This is a complimentary service - there is no charge. If you are uncertain Slingshot for several consecutive years, praised the guide, particularly the about the new Healthcare Regulations and do not know where to go for openness of its organizers to feedback. However, several professionals say pri- advice, we at Managed Bene ts can help guide you through the maze of vately that the application process is choices to pick the best coverage for you and/or your family. Our mission is burdensome, the selection process overly subjective and the payoff not to provide you the right health plan to meet your needs. always clear. For the first time this year, Slingshot Rodney Rosenblum or Ruth Alexander published two supplements to the list – one on “Disabilities & Inclusion,” in can be reached at: partnership with the Ruderman Phone: 615.371.2467 Foundation, and the other on “Women & Girls,” in partnership with the Jewish E-mail: [email protected] Women's Foundation of New York -- as a means to broaden its community and Website: www.managedben.com attract public interest and donor support in these areas. “Slingshot is a resource highlighting We are located at: the breadth and depth of the Jewish 2000 Glen Echo Road, Suite 113, Nashville, TN 37215 community at this moment, and it is relied upon by doers and donors alike,” Continued on page 17 16 November 2013 The Observer The Slingshot effect: rewards Continued from page 16 partners to bring on, that’s the first place said Will Schneider, Slingshot’s execu- we look,” she said. tive director. While commonly viewed as empha- Meredith Lewis, director of opera- sizing programs serving young Jews, sev- tions at MyJewishLearning, which has eral Slingshot organizations in the guide made the top 50 for several consecutive focus on baby boomers and the elderly, years, said Slingshot -- and particularly including Wise Aging, which provides an annual conference it holds for organ- “spiritual learning, intellectual engage- izations and donors -- helped her group ment, and community gathering” for Jews forge partnerships with others, such as 65 and over, and Kavod v’Nichum, a Memoryy Care Assisted Livingg the Institute for Southern Jewish Life group that teaches about traditional and Keshet, an LGBT advocacy group. Jewish burial rituals and provides training “When we’re thinking about new and resources to Jewish burial societies. c

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Portman on why she’s a Jewish role magnet If you like to think of Natalie Portman as the typical Jewish woman, you’re not alone. It appears Hollywood does, too. Gracing the cover of Marie Claire’s November issue, the star of Thor told the mag that the industry tries to typecast her. Here’s a passage from the interview: “Like, every Jewish role comes to me,” Exciting News! she says, laughing. Even now, when everyone from Mila Kunis to Scarlett Johansson is of the faith? “I look more Jewish than Shalom Taxi Scarlett,” Portman deadpans. If anyone is typecasting Portman, it might just be herself. The actress make her directorial debut and star as Israeli Subsidized Taxi Vouchers now available! author Amos Oz’s mother in A Tale of Love and Darkness.

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6 Degrees (No Bacon) is a regular roundup of news about Jewish celebrities by the Jewish Telegraphic Agency. 18 November 2013 The Observer Thanksgivukkah: A rare holiday mashup offering fun and spiritual opportunities

By EDMON J. RODMAN “Thanksgiving Service for Interfaith Gatherings” by Rabbi Jack Moline that LOS ANGELES (JTA) – If the includes a reading that also could work Pilgrims are lighting menorahs and the for Chanukah, a holiday that celebrates Maccabees are chasing turkeys, it must religious freedom. It acknowledges many be Thanksgivukkah, the name that has of the occupations that “we can do when come to symbolize the convergence of we are free,” which include being Thanksgiving and Chanukah on Nov. activists, writers, artists, entrepreneurs, 28. (While Chanukah officially begins at even journalists. sunset on Nov. 27, its first full day is on Like Rabbi Moline and others, Thanksgiving.) Wolfson, a Fingerhut professor of educa- It’s a rare event, one that hasn’t tion at American Jewish University, notes occurred since Thanksgiving became a the compatibility of the two holidays. national holiday in 1863 and won't “The Pilgrims were escaping religious per- occur again until 2070. secution in Europe. They did not want to But how do we celebrate this holi- be assimilated. Likewise, the Maccabees day alignment? Do we stick candles in were fighting against Hellenization,” the turkey and stuff the horns of plenty another form of assimilation. with gelt? Put payes on the Pilgrims? Do This year’s early Chanukah also we serve sweet potatoe latkes with cran- means the Jewish holiday will not be berry sauce and brine the turkey in occurring in the shadow of Christmas. Manischewitz? How about changing the Not only will this help people appreciate words to that well-known Chanukah Chanukah’s “cultural integrity,” Wolfson melody? said, but it may also lessen the tension the more frequent “December dilemma” I cooked a little turkey presents for intermarried families. “I Just like I’m Bobby Flay. Edmon Rodman made this “cornukiah” from a recycled sukkah decoration. would not be surprised by a spike in can- And when it’s sliced and ready, dle lighting this year.” I’ll fress the day away. year-old Asher Weintraub of New York? Thanksgiving Day sales to do much of Rabbi Steven Silver of Temple (Being more of a do-it-yourselfer, I recy- our Chanukah shopping. Menorah in Redondo Beach, CA, also In our land of commercial plenty, cled an old sukkah decoration to create “I think it’s wonderful,” said Dr. Ron has found an opportunity in the conflu- the confluence certainly has served up a my own Thankgivukkkah centerpiece -- Wolfson, author of Hanukkah: The ence of the two holidays. The day before feast of merchandise. There are T-shirts the cornukiyah.) Family Guide to Spiritual Celebration. The Chanukah, his congregation is planning saying “8 Days of Light, Liberty & The holiday mash-up has its limits, confluence of the two holidays presents to attend an interfaith Thanksgiving Latkes" and a coffee mug picturing a of course. The Macy’s Thanksgiving Jews with the opportunity to make service at a Catholic church, where turkey with nine burning tail feathers. Parade will not end with a float carrying Thanksgiving about more than “football there are expected to be almost 1,000 And is there anyone who hasn’t seen the a Maccabee. But it has created opportu- and a big meal” while bringing a new people from various religious faiths. ubiquitous Menurkey, a ceramic meno- nities as well -- and not just because we spiritual perspective to Chanukah. “We are planning to bring a 6-foot- rah in the shape of a turkey created by 9- can take advantage of the post- Largely ignoring the merchandise high wooden menorah and symbolically and wordplay, Wolfson is focusing on light it,” he said. The holiday conver- changing the holiday script. At his gence is “giving us an opportunity to The Observer’s Annual Thanksgiving dinner, he is going com- show the miracle.” bine Chanukah ritual with holiday ele- ments found on FreedomsFeast.us, a Edmon J. Rodman is a columnist for website that uses American holidays to the Jewish Telegraphic Agency who writes pass on “stories, values and behaviors.” on Jewish life from Los Angeles. Contact Searching the site, I found a him at [email protected].

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The Observer November 2013 19 Thanksgivukkah recipes top, reserving starch at bottom of SWEET POTATO LATKES bowl. Add starch to other ingredients in large bowl and mix to incorporate. (Courtesy of “Chosen Eats,” the regular 3. Line sheet pan with another double Thursday cooking column at www.jewish- layer of paper towels and set aside. boston.com.) Heat ¼-inch depth of oil in cast-iron pan or nonstick 12-inch skillet until Makes 12 to 15 latkes shimmering. Carefully place five ¼- cup mounds in oil and spread with 1½ pounds sweet potatoes (about 3 spatula into round disks. (Mixture large), peeled should sizzle as it hits the pan.) Fry 1 pound Yukon Gold potatoes (about 2 until latkes are golden brown on both large), peeled sides, about 4 minutes each side. 1 large onion Transfer to paper towel-lined pan to 1/3 cup all-purpose flour, plus extra if drain. Serve hot, passing sour cream needed and applesauce. 4 scallions, light green and white parts minced 2 large eggs 1 tablespoon brown sugar APPLE CRANBERRY Pinch cinnamon SAUCE 1 tablespoon salt Canola oil for frying 9 medium apples Sour cream and applesauce, for serving 1/2 bag of fresh cranberries 1/2 cup honey or to taste 1. Line a sheet pan with two layers of 1 tsp. lemon rind paper towels and set aside. Grate sweet potatoes into large bowl. Peel, core and cut apples. Cover 2. Grate Yukon Gold potatoes and onion well with water and cook until soft. Stir into medium bowl. Spread over paper occasionally to prevent sticking. Cover towel-lined sheet pan and roll. Hold cranberries with water and cook until over small bowl and squeeze to drain. very soft (about 20 minutes). Drain. Put (Don’t discard liquid.) Once potatoes apples through foley food mill or force and onions are relatively dry, transfer through colander. Add cranberries, to large bowl with sweet potatoes. Add honey, and lemon rind. flour, eggs, brown sugar, cinnamon and Note: Depending how tart or sweet salt. Stir to combine. Take exuded you like your sauce, you can add more potato liquid and pour out liquid on honey.

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ashville area children attending a nonprofit Jewish overnight camp for the first time this summer can apply for grants of up to $1,000 throughN a program funded by the Jewish Federation of Nashville and Middle Tennessee and the Foundation for Jewish Camp. To be eligible for grants through are available for more than one child per the One Happy Camper program, chil- family. Nor does a Happy Camper grant dren must be getting ready to enter exclude a child from receiving a scholar- grades 1-12 and be registered to attend ship from another source. one of more than 150 qualified Jewish To apply parents must first enroll camps for at least 19 consecutive days. their child in a qualified summer camp Among the qualified camps are some of and then go to the online application the most popular with Nashville area system at www.onehappycamper.org. children, including Camp Barney Once the child’s camp registration is Mednitz, Camp Livingston, URJ confirmed and the grant application Goldman Union Camp Institute, URJ approved, funds will be paid directly to Camp Jacobs, Camp Dorom, Camp the camp. If the family cancels the Ramah Dorom and Young Judea. A full child’s registration, the funds will be list of camps can be found on the FJC returned to the foundation and the website www.OneHappyCamper.org. Nashville Federation. “We are so fortunate to have been While there is no deadline, families chosen by the Foundation for Jewish are encouraged to apply as soon as possi- Camp to receive matching funds for ble while funds are available. One Happy Camper,” said Harriet Confirmation of the grant approval Schiftan, planning director for the could take up to four weeks. Jewish Federation. “This grant plus the The One Happy Camper program is generosity of a local donor will make an outreach initiative aimed specifically the magic of camp possible for new for children who are not currently campers. I spent many summers at receiving an immersive, daily Jewish Jewish sleep away camp; it was both fun experience, which means children who and transformative. One Happy attend a Jewish day school or yeshiva are HAPPY CHANUKAH Camper would have been a huge help not eligible for a grant. However, many when Mark and I were sending our Jewish camps offer scholarships for day three kids to Jewish camp.” school students. Visit www.jewish- The purpose of the One Happy camp.org/scholarships or contact your Camper program is to provide an incen- camp to find out more. tive for families considering overnight For more information or questions summer camp for their children to choose about One Happy Camper, contact a Jewish camp. The grants are not needs Schiftan at 354-1687 or harriet@jewish- based. Any family can apply, and grants nashville.org. c

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The Observer November 2013 21 Akiva students have a blast building their Sukkah

By EDEN RICE, DAVI WOLF- lands all had to be made. There were also DUBIN and MIKA YEMIN plenty of snacks to keep the workers full of energy, such as Chex Mix, popcorn, t Akiva School, we popsicles, and Oreos. know how to celebrate Too hot? Pour some water on yourself Sukkot! and keep going! Don’t forget the contest: It was Sunday, Sept. Which Akiva class would win the pajama 15. It was a hot day with party for the highest percentage of students at a few clouds, but it was the event? Drum roll please… Kindergarten, Amostly sunny, and that was good. The 3rd grade, and 4th grade all won! event was from 10 a.m. till 12 p.m., but Everything was a lot of fun. The the many students and families who contest, the activities, and the food were came stayed past 1 p.m. The arts and c all great! It felt like everybody from the rafts were in the courtyard and the Akiva community was there working on sukkah building was in the parking lot. our beautiful sukkah! c Cut! Fold! Draw! Get in the sukkah-decorating swing because our Eden Rice, Davi Wolf-Dubin and sukkah needs decorations, right? Paper Mika Yemin are in the second grade at the Second grade general studies teacher Laura Codron works on decorations for the Sukkah chains, zigzag flowers, cutouts, and gar- Akiva School. with Ilanit S. and Jacob H., both members of the class of 2014. New business extends the blessings of challah to the Akiva School

By CHARLES BERNSEN Every Wednesday Erika drops her chil- dren off at Akiva, but instead of return- rika Shuman has been bak- ing home, she heads to the school’s ing challah for years, tweak- kitchen, where she spends the next eight ing her mother’s recipe and hours or so baking challah. The bread is experimenting with new available at the school, Congregaton ingredients. The traditional Sherith Israel, Micah’s Children Sabbath bread is “a symbol of Academy and the Gordon Jewish Ethe great blessings G-d wants to bestow Community Center, where samples are on His people,” she says, and baking it available in the lobby on Fridays. has spiritual meaning for her. "Paníma is so much more than Now she and her husband Brad have incredibly good challah,” said Spaulding. started a new business, Paníma, with the “The thought and intention that the goal of extending those blessings to the Shumans have put into it allows mem- Akiva School. Twenty percent of bers of our entire community to delight Paníma’s gross receipts go directly to the in the challah and welcome Shabbat." Jewish day school. But as Erika likes to Paníma offers traditional white say with a smile, "The rest goes to Akiva challah for $6 a loaf and 100 percent too -- in the form of tuition payments." whole wheat challah for $7. Both types Four of their six children are enrolled at are made with organic coconut oil Akiva. (The oldest has graduated instead of vegetable oil. "Coconut oil is already, and the youngest will enroll expensive, but it's worth it," Erika said. when she is old enough.) “It’s incredibly healthy and helps keep "The value of a Jewish education is the challah fresh and moist for days.” priceless; unfortunately, tuition is not," She sweetens her whole wheat chal- said Brad, who owns a residential pool lah with honey, which is about 10 times construction business. "Despite the more expensive than sugar. "But in my extremely generous tuition assistance we dozens of test recipes, in order to make a have received over the years from Akiva, whole wheat loaf that is moist and soft, we still needed a way to bridge the gap. honey is one of the keys.” And that is how Paníma was born." Paníma challahs and custom orders Working in cooperation with Alina are also available for simchas and events. Spaulding, head of school at Akiva, the Contact Erika Shuman at panimabak- Shuman’s began their business in August. [email protected] for more information. c Erika Shuman braids challah in the Akiva School kitchen. Business Card Directory

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22 November 2013 The Observer Honors Sympathy Germany; grandchildren, Dan Crawford Sullins, Jr. and Erich Neil Sullins of Debi Fleischer-Robin is a recipient . . . to the family of Barry Stephen Arlington, Texas, Ayla Gabriella O'Neal lifecycles of a SOURCE Award for women who Karp, who died on Oct. 1. He is survived and Cleveland Bates O'Neal of help build and sustain Nashville’s music by his son, Jeff Karp (Brenda) of Brentwood; step grandchildren, Ethan industry. She was among seven women Nashville, and grandchildren, Rachel James McCaw and Seth Alan McCaw of B’nai Mitzvah received the honor in Septebmer at the and Adam. A memorial service was held Fort Wayne, Indiana. The family would 11th annual SOURCE Awards ceremo- in Shatham, MA. Donations can be like to thank the staff and caregivers at Everett Roth will be called to the ny at the Nashville Musician’s Hall of made to the Rabbis’ Discretionary Fund Elmcroft of Arlington, TLC-Texas Torah as a bar mitzvah Fame Museum. Country star, Crystal at Congregation Micah. Living Care and All-Star Hospice. The on Nov. 2 at Gayle attended to honor Fleischer- family would also especially like to thank Congregation Micah. Robin, who became her tour manager in . . . to the family of Sigmund "Sig" Jennifer Ashmore for all of her support, November 2. 1977. Two years later, Fleischer-Robin Litoff, 84 of Spartanburg, SC, who died care and love. Memorial donations can Everett is the son of was named vice president of operations Oct. 3 at home. Born in 1929 in Bronx, be sent to VIP Recovery, LLC, Helga Lisa and Howard Roth for Gayle Enterprises. “It is my pleasure NY, he was the son of the late Irving and Schneider McCaw Family Memorial, and the brother of to be here to honor Debi,” said Gayle. Ida Litoff. He was a U.S. Navy veteran, P.O. Box 817, Prosper, TX 75078, or to Sarah Roth. He has two Talking about her early days of being on he serving as a chief petty officer from Alive Hospice, Inc., 1718 Patterson Everett Roth yellow Labrador the road with Fleischer-Robin, Gayle 1951 to 1954. Prior to enlisting in the Street, Nashville, TN 37203. Retrievers, Neal and Callie, along with said, “My career was exploding and Navy, he attended the University of Tucker, a miniature Dachshund. He is there we were, two girls taking on the Tennessee. He retired in 1991 from . . . the family of Alan Bubis, 91, the grandson of Sidney and Michelle world. I only wanted the best, and she Horace Small Manufacturing Company who died on Oct. 20. Mr. Bubis is pre- Spector and Barry and Marilyn Roth, all was.” In 1981, Fleischer-Robin joined in Nashville. Sig was a member of The ceded in death by his wife, Harriet Bubis. of Sarasota, FL. the promotion staff at CBS Records in Temple and Temple B'Nai Israel in He is survived by his sons, Gilbert H. Everett is an eighth grader at Nashville, which later became Sony Spartanburg. He was also a volunteer Burbis (Jennifer) of Atlanta, GA, Heritage Middle School, where he is a Music, and worked there for 17 years in tutor with the Spartanburg County Leonard H. Bubis (Alanna) of Dallas, straight A student. He is an ice hockey radio promotion for artists including School system, a 30-year volunteer with TX; grandchildren, Michael, Shuana, enthusiast and a member of the Nashville Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, Rosanne Boy Scouts of America, life-member of and Hannah Bubis. Mr. Bubis Served in Jr. Predators where he plays right wing. Cash, Mary Chapin-Carpenter and oth- Al Menah Shrine, 30-year member of the U.S. Naval Reserve during WWII. A Everett was recently certified as an offi- ers. She founded Robin Enterprises in the Shrine Band and former captain. graveside service was held at The Temple cial by USA Hockey and can now refer- 1998, specializing in artist and radio Sig's passion was entertaining and bring- Cemetery. Memorial contributions may ee youth hockey games. When not in development. She spearheaded No. 1 ing joy to others. He was a playwright be made to the Nashville Humane school or at the ice rink, he is often in the comeback songs for Kenny Rogers and performer, who frequented the stages Society, 213 Oceola Ave., Nashville cul-de-sac outside his home shooting, (“Buy Me A Rose”) and Randy Travis in Spartanburg and Nashville. In 37209 stick handling, and practicing with his (“Three Wooden Crosses”). Spartanburg, he appeared in many pro- team mates. In fact, Everett is great with ductions with the Repertory Co., Little . . . the family of Murray Cohen, 86, the younger children in the neighbor- Felicia Figlarz Anchor has been Theater, and USC Upstate Shoestring who died on Oct. 22. A native of hood and lets them play hockey with him named Nashville’s Players. In 2012, he was the recipient of Nashville, he was preceded in death by (appears he is trying to insure his referee Volunteer of the Month the Arts Partnership Award for his parents, Hyman M. and Molly job.) For his mitzvah project, Everett vol- for November by Doing Spartanburg Senior Standout. Surviving Rothman Cohen, and his sisters, Ruth unteered his time with the Nashville Good, a local organiza- are his beloved wife of 58 years, Marilyn Estelle Cohen and Celine Thomas. Predators Get Out And Learn! (GOAL!) tion promoting volun- Weinberger Litoff; son, Gary Litoff Murray graduated from West High, program, a four week, on-ice youth hock- teerism. Anchor has (Peggy) of Spartanburg, SC; daughter, served in the Navy, and graduated from ey program offered to boys and girls with served as president of Marlene Chastain (Richard) of Atlanta, Tulane University. He was a 32nd no prior hockey or skating experience. the Nashville Section of GA; five grandchildren and four great- Degree Mason and a Shriner. Murray He plans on continuing with this pro- the National Council of Felicia Figlarz grandchildren. In addition to his parents, married the girl of his dreams, Isabelle gram and hopes that some of the partici- Jewish Women, Anchor he was preceded in death by two sisters, Lewis (Cohen), 59 years ago. The happy pants will grow to love the sport like he Crittenton Services and Jewish Family Lillian Shain and Miriam Levine. couple opened Murray's house of Fashion does. Recognizing his modest start to Services and also as chair of the Metro Funeral services for Sig were conducted in 1960 and spent 36 years serving their skating and hockey, Everett enjoys giving Human Relations Commission, the Oct. 4 at Floyd's Greenlawn Chapel in customers. The business was truly a labor back to the hockey community. Tennessee Holocaust Commission and Spartanburg by Rabbi Yossi Liebowitz of love. Murray had many good friends the Anne Frank in the World Exhibit. and his grandson, Rabbi Dov Chastain and was able to enjoy their company, Soren Hadassah Ettinger DeCou She has also served on the Boards of In lieu of flowers, memorials may be even in the late stages of his illness. The will be called to the Torah as a bat mitz- United Way, National Conference of made to Temple B'Nai Israel's Education family extends a special thanks to vah on Nov. 23 at Congregation Micah. Community and Justice, Tennessee Fund, or Hadassah (Temple B'Nai Israel, Murray's caregivers, Keith Dunlap and Soren is the daughter of father and step- Women's Economic Council Foundation 146 Heywood Avenue, Spartanburg Barry Braden, who cared for him with mother Nick and Rivka Ettinger and and the Jewish Federation of Nashville such love that they too became family. mother Jessica DeCou of Pittsburgh, and Middle Tennessee. She was a found- . . . to the family of Traude Helga Murray was devoted to his family and PA., the sister of younger brothers Avi ing member of CASA Nashville (Court Schneider McCaw, who died on Oct. friends, as they were with him. He will and Ilan Ettinger, and granddaughter of Appointed Special Advocate 14. Born in 1941 in Halle an der Saale, be remembered for his kindness, strength Ronald and Sonia Ettinger of Iowa City, Association), and she helped create the Germany, she came to the United States and sense of fun. Murray will be missed IA, and Richard and Shula Sorensen of "Children's First" TN License plate pro- in 1961, and later became a U.S. citizen. by his wife, Isabelle; his daughters, Lauri Augusta, GA. Soren is an eighth grader ceeds benefit child abuse prevention. She was a member of the Junior League Goldstein (David) and Jina Cohen at Martin Luther King Academic The daughter of two Holocaust sur- of Nashville and the University Club of (Sam); his sister, Sylvia Weinberger, and Magnet School for Health Sciences and vivors, she recognizes “We live in a Nashville. She was active in fundraising his grandchildren, Rachel and Max Engineering, where she is an honor stu- world where the random circumstances for the Junior League, the Advent Goldstein. The funeral will be held at dent and an avid goalie and defender for of our birth, location or class may have Theater Guild (Nashville Performing The Temple with at The Temple the girls’ middle school soccer team. She significant influence on the outcome of Arts Center), the Nashville Area Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations is also an enthusiastic student of our lives. . . . (so,) I have worked for the Chamber of Commerce, Vanderbilt may be made to Alive Hospice, The Mandarin Chinese and attended a development of communities that are Hospital, the Oak Hill School and Battle Temple, or a of the donor’s choice. Chinese immersion language camp for supportive and pro-active in pursuit of Ground Academy. She worked from two weeks during summer 2013. She is a resources to help people to help them- 1980-1994 as Manager of Human In Remembrance passionate reader, artist, viola player, and selves. . . . I am honored to have been Resources and Associate Administrator budding baker. For her mitzvah project, able to act as a catalyst in seeking ways for the Department of Pathology at The unveiling of the headstone for Soren is volunteering at the Grace M. to create a better life for all of us. It is Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Marvin Scheflin will be at noon Sunday, Eaton Childcare Center where she is easy to not speak up, easy to make excus- In 1984, she married Michael James Nov. 10 at the Congregation Micah helping with the children and sharing es and tolerate different standards for McCaw. She and her husband moved to Cemetery, 2001 Old Harding Blvd. in her love of reading. She hopes to foster a ourselves and others. Everyone deserves Plano, Texas, in 1998. She was preceded Brentwood. similar passion for reading in the chil- justice and dignity and that has been my in death by her parents, Adolf and dren with whom she will be working. goal ever since I can remember.” Getraude Schneider of Reiskirchen, The Observer welcomes submissions to Germany. Survived by husband, the Life Cycles column. Email submissions as Michael James McCaw of Plano, Texas; a Word document to Editor Charles Bernsen The Observer is online! daughters, Lea Chalfant Sullins (Dan) of at [email protected]. Photos should Arlington, Texas and Anna-Gene be attached to the same e-mail as jpeg files. You can find the latest issue, past issues, plus streaming Chalfant O'Neal (Scott) of Brentwood, Submissions sent via regular mail should be news updates and links to Jewish organizations at TN; step children, Jason James McCaw addressed to The Jewish Observer of www.jewishobservernashville.org of Fort Wayne, Indiana and Carrie Rae Nashville, 801 Percy Warner Blvd., Suite McCaw of Columbus, Ohio; sisters, 101, Nashville, TN, 37205. To ensure pub- Gudrun Schneider Belote (Emmett) of lication, submissions should arrive by the Nashville and Lea Schneider of Berlin, 15th of the month prior to publication. The Observer November 2013 23 B’samim appearing Works from TACA around the town at Sherith Israel featured in GJCC Nov. 1 and 2 gallery West End seeks social or to suggest other social action projects, contact Berk-Seligson. Sherith Israel and the Selman The November art exhibit at the action volunteers and Ernest Rosenblum Foundation are Gordon Jewish Community Center sponsoring a weekend of music Nov. 1 features the work of the Cumberland The Social Action Committee at Chabad’s JLI offers and 2 featuring B’samim. Friday Night Valley chapter of the Tennessee West End Synagogue is issuing a call for fall course on Acapella will begin with davening at Association of Craft Artists members of the Jewish community 5:30 followed by dinner and zemirot (TACA). interested in tikkun olam, the hands-on medical ethics (hymns). The cost of the dinner is $18 The exhibit opening and reception repair of the world. for adults, $12 for seniors and children 5- will be on November 13 from 7-9 p.m. For the first time, the synagogue is Nashville’s Jewish Learning 12 years old. The charge for families is in the Janet Levin March Gallery at the partnering with the Martha O’Bryan Institute (JLI) is offering a six-session $54. Please RSVP to csi3600@com- GJCC, 801 Percy Warner Blvd. Live Center in East Nashville to help improve course this fall called Life in the Balance: cast.net or 615-292-6614. music, complimentary food and wine the lives of children, youth and adults Jewish Perspectives on Everyday Medical B’Samim will also perform at the will accompany the event. For more living in poverty. There are two main Dilemmas. synagogue’s Saturday night melave malke information, contact the GJCC at 615- needs for volunteers. The course is led by Rabbi Yitzchok (post-Shabbat meal) from 7:30-10 p.m. 356-7170, Curator Carrie Mills at car- Extra help in reading and math and Tiechtel of Chabad of Nashville. The food and music are free. [email protected] or go to homework is needed for students in Sessions are 7:30-9 p.m. each www.nashvillejcc.org. grades K-8 from 4-6 p.m. Monday Wednesday, Oct. 30 through Dec. 18 at Cumberland Valley is one of seven through Thursday at the Martha Chabad campus, 95 Bellevue Road. The Israeli sing-along TACA chapters in Tennessee. Through O’Bryan Center, 711 S. 7th Street, and cost is $69 plus a $20 book fee. set for Nov. 23 at meetings, studio tours, sales opportuni- for students in grades 9-12 at Stratford “Nowadays, at some point or ties and more, members connect with High School. another, everyone faces an extremely GJCC other artists, gallery owners and area Martha O’Bryan is a Second difficult medical decision that they trendsetters. Statewide and local Harvest food distribution center, tack- aren’t equipped to handle.” said Rabbi Atlanta musician Yinon Sahar will events open up opportunities for mem- ling hunger in one of Nashville’s largest Tiechtel. “Our objective with this featured at “A Night of Israeli Sing- bers to grow in their craft and art “food deserts.” Volunteers are needed course is to acquaint the public with fas- Along” on Nov. 23 at the Gordon Jewish careers. from 8:30-10:30 a.m. on Wednesdays to cinating Jewish perspectives on some of Community Center. The event, spon- Membership in CV-TACA is open help unload the Second Harvest truck, the most cutting-edge dilemmas in sored by the Jewish Federation of to anyone (creators, collectors and sup- sort food and put together food boxes for medical ethics.” Nashville and Middle Tennessee, will porters) of every skill level (novice to families. Sorting and boxing food will Participants will explore ethical begin at 8 p.m. Admission is $10. Light master). The network includes profes- also take place from 2-5 p.m. Monday questions about a range of topics ranging food and beverages will be provided. sional craft artists, teachers, students, through Friday. Students can help by from end of life issues to preventive RSVP by Nov. 15 to Hadar shop and gallery owners, guilds, co-ops, volunteering during their fall breaks. measures and respect due to the body Moskovitz, community schlicha, at schools and art departments, craft sup- For additional information and to after death. Questions include: Must we [email protected] or 354-1632 or pliers, promoters and more. volunteer, contact Adrianna Flax at 254- prolong life at the expense of immense to Yaara Yemin at [email protected]. 1791, ext. 124, or email her at suffering? Should we legalize compensa- [email protected]. tion for organs to save the lives of those The synagogue also is seeking nomi- on the transplant list? And where do we nations of West End members for the draw the line between keen vigilance to Michael Mehlman Social Action safeguard one’s health and pointless Volunteer of the Year Award. The awardee panic? The course will also explore ethi- will be honored for his or her work in the cal ramifications of fascinating new tech- general Nashville community at a nologies such as digital autopsies, and Shabbat service and luncheon on Dec. 7. uterine transplants. A donation will be made to the awardee’s Like all JLI programs, Life in the charity of choice. Anyone in the commu- Balance is designed to appeal to people at nity may submit a written nomination, all levels of Jewish knowledge, including which should include the reasons for the those without any prior experience or nomination and the name and telephone background in Jewish learning. The number of the person making the nomina- course is accredited to offer AMA PRA tion. Email it to Social Action Committee Category 1 CME credits for medical pro- Chair Susan Berk-Seligson at fessionals, CLE credits for attorneys in [email protected] by Friday, Nov. 15. most states, and AGD PACE credits for The award is named in memory of dentists. All JLI courses are open to the Michael Mehlman, Ph.D., who was public, and attendees need not be affili- actively involved as a volunteer in the ated with a particular synagogue, temple, Nashville area for Room in the Inn and or other house of worship. Habitat for Humanity. Interested students may call 615- For information on these activities 646-5770 or visit www.myjli.com, the adult education branch of Chabad.

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