NEWS OF THE JEWISH COMMUNITY OF GREATER CHATTANOOGA THE SHOFAR 0w

A Publication of the Jewish Community Federation of Greater Chattanooga Volume 18 Number 3 November 2004

6 Save the Date Stu n' Brew Sunday, December 12,5:30 p.m. Men's Campaign Event Jewish Cultural Center Thursday, November 11, 6:00 p.m. Jewish Cultural Center

Enjoy beer, hot dogs, wings and other "bar food" at this run and informative evening with Federation President Stuart Bush. Stuart will talk about his mission trip this past summer to Russia and Israel and the effect it had on his world view.

Please RSVP to Laura Israel. 493-0270. Community Menorah ext. II or [email protected] Lighting and Dinner Jewish Music Series Details in the December Shofar A series of Jewish concerts is being planned by the Federation as the Shofar goes to press. A series of (most likely) five concerts will be performed at different venues between January and April, 2005. Young Leadership: A Taste So far, these two concerts have been confirmed: of Wine and Philanthropy Saturday evening, January 29 Story Bnd more photos, page 5 Israel singer Shalva Berti Shalva Berti was an Israeli child star when she performed in the military choir during the Lebanon war. Many years and six CDs later, Shalva Berti's HHaHHHHHHHH magical voice captures the hearts of all audiences, carrying them far away to distant exotic lands. Berti's Yemenite style and classical vocal training are Iplllli .* % reminiscent of the late Ofra Haza.

Sunday afternoon, April 10 Gemini This musical duo of twin brothers' six recordings for children and families have won a number of awards from Parents' Choice Magazine, the American Library Association, the National Parenting Publications (NAPPA), and the Wolf Trap Institute for Early Learning Through the Arts. "Beautiful songs and singing! Delightful!" —Robert Sherman, WQXR, the Robin Balser with Robert and Amy Snetman voice of The New York Times

IN THIS ISSUE

Campaign News Pages 2-3 Newcomers Page 13 Federation Programs Page 4-6 Community Voices Pages 14-15 Social Services Page 7 Mazel Tovs/Condolences.. Page 15 Aleph Bet „... Page 8 Congregation News Pages 16-21 Jewish Education Page 9 Hadassah News Page 22 Jewish News Pages 10-11 Bulletin Board Page 23 Rabbinic Thoughts Page 12 Community Calendar Page 24 Letters Page 12 Check us out! iHHL www.jewishchattanooga.com Jon Cohen, Alan Lebovitz, and Orazio Russo

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Change Service Requested CAMPAIGN NEWS

Honor Roll of Annual Campaign Contributors

T! Chai Society (an increase of 18% or more) Chavarim (continued) * Campaign Worker Chaim and Ronni Charyn Alfred Page Rose Chawkin Barbara Paper Trustee/King David ($100.000+) Jeffery Cohen Merrill Parker and Carol Okolica Larry Cohen Clyde Parks Charles Lebovitz Martin and Merna Coplon Deborah Poss Moses and Leba Lebovitz Trust Harold Deitch Charles Poss Jerusalem ($25.000 - $99.999) Tt Sara Dinberg Cindy Powell *Michael Lebovitz Dorothy Dubrow Tt Esther Prebul-Greenwald Irving Eichenthal Mary Prigoff Lion/Major Donor (S5.000 - $24.999) Barbara Ellis Tl Irv and Elizabeth Resnick Anonymous Tl *Gary Lander Eric Ellis Kim Roberts Marvin Berke * Alan Lebovitz David Epstein April Rofe Claire Binder * Alison Lebovitz Martin Fanburg Tt Gayle Roistacher *Rosalee Bogo *Betty Lebovitz Cora Feintuch Sam Roistacher Tt *Stuart Bush Tl *Lauren Lebovitz Joseph and Vivian Fine David Rose Chazen Family Merv Pregulman Tl Estelle Frank Jim and Janiece Rosenbloom Valerie and Leonard Chill Susan Fraiiklin Morton Rosenthal Shannon Gimple Debra Royal Hatikvah ($2.500 - S4.999) Tl Harold and Nancy Goldberg Libby Rubin Charles Alper Tf SelmaPaty Jay Goldblatt Sylvia Saloshin Tt *Keith and Laura Lea Dressier * Roy and Jackie Rosenfeld Tl Sam Goldblatt Ethel Schneider Tl Ira Kraus Tt Shelton Goldblatt Tl Phyllis Schwarz Tt Susan Goldblatt Rhonda Seeber Pomegranate/Maccabi ($1.800 - $2.499) Maxine Goldstein Tti-Evie Sergent *Stuart Frank Joel Gollop Steve Shapiro Tt *Richard Zachary Marvin Goodstein Tl Dana Shavin Martin Gordon Seamour Shavin Ben Gurion ($1.000 - $1.799) Pamela Gordon Tt Clara Shoenig Jerry and Myrna Abramson Stephen Lebovitz Sallye Gordon Karen Shostak- Weber Beth Lebovitz Backer Tt Donald and Judith Madder Phil Greenberg Leopold Shumacker, II Yetta Gropper Tf Marion Shuman * Jerry Bogo Tl Hallie McFadden • MM&mmgm&fa Sherman and Christina Center Judy Richelson RoyHames Lance Silverman Reuben Dubrow *Maurice Richelson Terry Hasden Sid and Karen Simon Tt Joseph and Fran Dzik Gerald Sear Tl Vivian Hershey Geoffrey Singer Tt *MichaelDzik Martin and Shelley Simms Tl Jon Hillner Ben and Cindy Sirota Bonnie Gimple Tf *Michael Spector Tl Melody Hodes Meir and Florence Sloan Tt *Andy Hodes Neil and Cheri Spitalny Tt Ricky and Cheryel Hutton Philip Smith Tt Scott Israel Betty Hyman Ramon and Helen Solomon Tl Saul Hyman Alena Stahl Mensch ($500 - $999) Mark Issenberg Judy Stahl Maxine Alper Paul Lefkoff Rick Jacobs Paul Stahl Bruce Backer Lawrence Levine Sarah Jones Robert Stahl Gail Dressier Al Rhodes Lois Kiselik Dianna Stein Theodore Feintuch Tf Alan Richelson and Lynn Howard Robert Kiselik Gitta Stein Michael Goodman Harold and Josephine Shavin Ronald Kiselik Natalie Strelnikova *Michael Herman * Alvin Shoenig Eugene Kleiman Tl Gail Susman Tt Sam Jaffe Jay Silverstein Gerald and Judy Kleinstub Dorothy Trotz Melvin and Dorothy Kaset Eric and Barbara Snyder Ezra Lander Tt Alex and Kelley Tucker Stanley and Candy Kruesi Dorothy Stock Frances Lander Rosalyn Vogel Myron and Louise Kushner Larry and Sandy Zuckerman David Lawrence Tl Bern Walling Tl Sherie Lefton Alan Waxenberg Aliyah ($250 - $499) Tt William Lefton Tl Danny Waxenberg Bob Brook Tt Alan Jacobson Leone Lerner Tt Susan Waxenberg Marilyn Center Tl Edwin Kirzner Deborah Levine and Earl Berkun Dana Waxier Marshall Center Ruth Longway Harold and Merrill Levine Richard Waxier Jonathan Cohen Richard and Bonnie Marcus Tl James and Jill Levine Don and Rachel Weir Sue Cohn Toby Saunders Leslie Levine Marsha Weiss * Jennifer Dzik Tt *Amy Snetman Allen and Roslyn Lewis Warren Weiss Milton Edelstein Tt *Karen Stone Gail Lindsey Tt Mark Weissenberg Howard Grody Tl Joel Susman David Long TIAbeWender Tt Howard Gropper Harry and Marcelle Weill Sam Lowy Donna White-Dropkin Tt William Hillner *Bruce Weiss Tracy McCarley Matthew Whidey Laura Israel Tt Leah Yagoda Tt Patrick McFadden Joe and Mary Wise Elizabeth Monson Rosemary Wolff Chavarim ($1 - $249) Tl Alice Morgan Tl Tres and Sunny Wood Tt David and Bobbie Aborn v Gene and Amy Boulware Marguerite Moses John Wooden Bametta Allen Rhonda Bradley LenaMott Samuel Wyner Jason and Tracy Aronson Rita Brook Tt Mollye Norman Joseph and Susan Barack Tt Erika Brouner Pledges are as of October 19. Names will be repeated each month until Zachary Beker David Brown all 2005 campaign contributors are thanked. If your name is not listed Ethel Berger Dennis Burke here, and you feel that it should be, or you would like to pledge, please Todd Berman Wendy Campbell contact Michael Dzik at 493-0270, ext. 15 or [email protected]. The Shofar November 2004 CAMPAIGN NEWS

MESSAGE FROM THE the best of its size in the country. We are in the middle of our 2005 Campaign now PRESIDENT and are asking you to increase your pledge this year so that we can get our Cam­ paign back to where it belongs. To help us do so, we will ask you to increase your by Stuart Bush pledge but we have been looking for a way to do more than the obvious. [email protected] This year, five individuals have made it possible for us to try another approach. These generous people formed a pool of money to encourage all community mem­ All groups, from small committees, to communities, countries, and cities must have bers do their part. If you increase your pledge, the group will use the pool of funds leaders to be effective. These leaders are the men and women who, for one reason to match that increased amount dollar for dollar. If you've never given, the group or another, step up to the plate. They lead by their example, by providing direction, has also generously offered to match any new gifts to the Annual Campaign. Every or in the way they help us set and accomplish goals. Leaders come in all sizes, $1,000 of new money this year will result in the addition of $2,000 to the Annual either gender, and from all religions or beliefs. Campaign for Jewish programming, services, and support here and overseas. In the Chattanooga Jewish community, we have been fortunate to have many The response has been tremendous! The five individuals will remain anonymous good leaders over the years. Our rabbis lead us by example and with wisdom. but they are some of the real leaders of our community. They recognized the need, They have helped mold our community into what it is today and continue to work the importance, and the way. One even told me that he hoped the pool wasn't big to shape our future. Our congregations' leaders work year after year and help their enough and that we would need to come back for more to meet the increases. congregations stay strong through good times and through difficult times. Leaders help make a community and we are so lucky to have the leaders we do. In recent years, the Federation has had some difficult times. We were homeless, In fact, I wish I could tell you who these people are so that they could get the our Campaign fell by more than $100,000 and our professional staff was in disar­ recognition they deserve. But leaders seldom seek the recognition; the results of ray. Our lay leaders stepped up and refused to let our organization die. They set their efforts seem to be enough of a reward for them. about finding good professional staff and tackled the challenge of securing a home If you have not made your pledge or would like to increase your pledge, please for the Federation. Now we must find a way to grow our Annual Campaign to let us know. Let's show our appreciation of their leadership by making this effort an generate the funds to produce the programming that makes this community one of overwhelming success!

approximately $110,000. Of course this is only one example but it is a great way for the younger community to take advantage of time and use a guaranteed life insur­ MESSAGE ance plan to leave a legacy. For the baby boomers, they too probably have life insurance policies or maybe FROM THE IRAs from their employers. Many have done well in their careers and may not need these policies for themselves or their families as they are already taken care of for EXECUTIVE the future in various other ways. These existing policies, if you so choose, could be used to set up a Federation endowment by just changing the beneficiary. Lastly, and probably the simplest way of all, is to make a bequest in your will to DIRECTOR the Federation. This could be done as a monetary gift or as a percentage of the total by Michael Dzik estate. Regardless, it is another way to leave your legacy with the Federation. mdzik@jcfgc. com I urge you to begin the conversation with your family (parents, spouse and/or children) and financial advisors as it is an extremely important and truly meaning­ ful experience. A gift to the Federation touches so many lives. We sustain today's The Federation Annual Campaign has been flying high and is now heading to the needs with our Annual Campaign; we will sustain tomorrow's needs with our en­ wrap-up stage. Of course it is never too late to make your campaign pledge. If you dowment. Endowments have existed for years but society is just now realizing the have not been contacted yet please let me know. We are so excited about our chal­ importance of them and how necessary they are for an organization's stability and lenge grant where every dollar of every new pledge or an increase to an existing gift survival. Please be a part of leaving a legacy. Clearly it is feasible for everyone at is matched 100%. It is an incentive for each of us to do just a little more. See the any financial level to do his or her part. Add your name, along with mine, to a list facing page for a list of campaign donors so far. of Jewish community members who have already made a commitment to leaving an Endowment can be an equally important way to support our Annual Campaign. endowment to the Federation. Believe me, it makes you feel so good knowing that Do you realize that the Federation's Annual Campaign starts at zero every year? you will be doing a world of good for the future of the Jewish community. The first gifts come only once the fundraising drive is kicked off. This doesn't have to and shouldn't be the case. We can change the way we give through endowments. Ifyou have already made arrangements for an endowment gift to the Federation, Leaving a legacy or setting up an endowment so that your Annual Campaign gift please let us know. We are quickly compiling a list of donors who are remembering can live on in perpetuity, is a very simple process. There are various ways to do so the Federation in their estate plans. You will be acknowledged at the Federation and you don't have to have a large income or even a large amount of wealth. If you Annual Meeting as a legacy donor, although your giving level will be confidential. could put away an extra $50 a month (or $600 per year) into a fund designated for the Federation's endowment fund, over a 20-year period, excluding compounding interest, you would have amassed $12,000! Using the 5% interest rule (the norm for endowments), that $12,000 would generate a $600 gift in your name to the Annual Campaign every year even if you were no longer living. This is leaving a legacy. Take Advantage of Us! Over the past six months, I have been educating myself about endowments both so I can encourage community members to support the Federation in perpetuity and Apply for a Federation subsidy for so I could do so myself. It turned out that the best and most economical way for me to leave a legacy to the Federation was through the purchase of a permanent life Jewish summer camp or travel to Israel insurance policy. After several discussions with professionals and my spouse, I purchased a $50,000 policy and named the Jewish Federation as the beneficiary. Application deadline: Because this is a whole life policy, it is guaranteed. And the cost is only $38 per month. The $50,000, assuming 5% interest per year, would then pay the Federation December 15 $2,500 annually in my name in perpetuity. As an added bonus, the longer I live, the more time I have to pay the $38 per month, thus allowing the policy to exceed the Contact Michael Dzik 493^0270, ext. 15 guaranteed amount. For example, after 50 years of payments, which I hope is real­ istic (I would be 82 years young), the endowment at my passing would be valued at [email protected]

November 2004 The Shofar 3. • FEDERATIOFE N PROGRAMS

Wednesday for bingo and lunch and they are absolutely delightful! For one of their meetings in October, they suggested that we eat in the sukkah at B'nai Zion and it turned out to be one of the best luncheons they've ever had. The weather was beau­ tiful, and Rabbi Davidson, Cantor Schwartz and Rabbi and Evelyn Hyman joined our group to enjoy it. It is rewarding to see how much work is done to assist all of by Laura Israel the senior citizens in our community. Social Services Director Amy Boulware and Federation van driver John Wooden both stay busy helping this group with their Program/Campaign Associate day-to-day activities. You'd be amazed at just how many people John can provide lisrael@jcfgc. com transportation for in a single day, from Cleveland to Signal Mountain. Another program that is coordinated by the Federation is the Mitzvah Meal pro­ Every year during the Annual Campaign, we hear that 50% of our pledges stay in gram. Every month, Federation kitchen supervisor Alice Morgan and Amy Boulware Chattanooga and 50% of our pledges go overseas. But how many of us actually spend a day cooking meals and storing them. These meals are then delivered through­ know what is done with the 50% that stays locally? I thought I was relatively in­ out the month to different people in the community that are in need of a hot meal. formed about Federation programs because I read the Shofar every month and made Many days I see John and Amy with their hands full of food bags heading out the notes about upcoming events of interest to me. But it was not until I started working door to make deliveries. here that I realized the full extent of the wonderful opportunities provided by this Equally important in enriching Jewish life in Chattanooga is the Newcomers organization. Committee. Barbara Oxenhandler searches Chattanooga for Jewish singles, couples, I guess we can start with the largest events that we have every year which are the and families who have moved here. Rarely do they get their last box unpacked Chanukah party, the Fourth of July cookout and the Israel festival. These are all before Barbara is knocking on their door. I am so impressed with the number of family events that are well received by the community every year. We are currently newcomers Barbara has welcomed during her years in this volunteer position. We finalizing plans for this year's Chanukah party on December 12, and it will be just wouldn' t have known of many of these new members to our community if it weren' t as much fun as always. We will light the sixth candle of Chanukah together and dig for Barbara's hard work and dedication. into a wonderful dinner of oven-fired chicken, green beans, and of course potato I can't possibly write an article about our local programs without discussing our latkes! We have already secured Pokey Dot the Clown and Lance the Magician for preschool, Aleph Bet Children's Center. This is such a wonderful program for not the event and I guarantee your kids will love them! only the Jewish community, but the Chattanooga community as a whole. The school There are so many other smaller events that we have throughout the year that I serves two-, three-, and four-year-olds and is run by a terrific staff. Director Ella can't even begin to name them. But some that are always well attended are the Chai Boyd seems to always be the first person here in the mornings and the last person to Nite event, the Young Leadership wine tasting, the Women's Campaign event, the leave at night. I am always blown away at the creative things they come up with for Yom HaShoah observance, the Foodie Movies series, and Chai Stepper luncheons. the children. This summer, we had so much fun watching the kids come in each Another interesting facet of this organization has been the cultural component week dressed for a different theme. Space Week was one of my favorites. that has been added since we've been in our new building. Based on the success of So, as you can tell, the money that you contribute to the Federation is spent on our first exhibits,we now plan to host two interesting and intriguing exhibits each great, quality programs that help the youngest members all they way up to the old­ year for the Jewish and general communities. est members of the community. I encourage you to attend more of these events and I think one of the most amazing groups I get the chance to work with at the become more involved so you too can witness ail of the wonderful things that are Federation is the Golden Agers. These seniors meet at the Cultural Center every happening in our Jewish community in Chattanooga.

Support our community Join walkers from newspaper! Place your Chanukah B 'nai Zion Synagogue greeting in the December issue of The Shofar. 2nd Mizpah Congregation Look for the insert in this issue. for the Deadline: November 17 Fifth Annual Author Naomi Regan §l|fp^ Grateful Gobbler will speak in Atlanta this month. Walk for the Homeless See page 6 Walk, Roll or Stroll Thanksgiving Morning, November 25 Simon Says 8:30 a.m. at Coolidge Park Dena Agrees! A three-mile non-competitive family walk •Elderly Care Pick-up Shirts at Coolidge Park Wednesday, November 24 from 9:00am to 5:00pm •Errands Late Registration is 7:00am to 8:30am on the day of the walk •Housekeeping Registration forms are available at both B'nai Zion and Mizpah, •Sitting/Private Duty Nursing who are sponsoring this event along with area churches. For more information call: B'nai Zion Chair - Ruth Votava (899-6418) Elaine Kaset, RN, MS Randy Shipley, RN Mizpah Chair-Andy Hodes (595-7355) (423)698-4935 (423)488-1609

The Shofar November 2004 FEDERATION PROGRAMS

Young Leadership: A Taste of

Wine and Philanthropy '* y October 17, Andy and Monique Berke's home

The Young Leadership wine tasting, always a fun event, was particularly good this ; .j.^, , year. There was a large turnout and among the 35 attendees were many newcomers. ••II Once again Andy Berke gave a great talk about selecting and appreciat­ ing wine. Monique prepared food to go along with each of the five tastings and the evening's theme, "A Taste of Wines of the World." Susan DiStefano, 2005 Annual Campaign Chair gave a brief and Paula and David Israel moving talk about what the Federa­ tion provides and about the campaign. mm After the afternoon event ended, lit about 24 people went out for a Dutch treat dinner at Sushi Nabe at its new location in Coolidge Park. The group was all set for Japanese food having sampled sake at the mm wine tasting. Hosts Andy and Monique Berke The Federation thanks Andy and Monique Berke for once again hosting this very popular and fun event. Thanks, too, to all those who pitched in to help clean up so the Berkes didn't have to do it all. Young Leadership programs bring younger couples and singles together to build community and to help develop future leaders. Please contact Program Director •i in Laura Israel if you have ideas for other Young Leadership events. •H •I Michael Herman and Jennifer Waxenberg

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Patrick McFadden, Geoffrey Singer, and Danny Waxenberg Andy Hodes, Susan DiStefano, and Orazio Russo

Live Generously: It Does a World of Good is the 2005 2005 Annual Campaign Telethon Campaign slogan. Callers (from left) Telethon Chair Amy Snetman, Roy Rosenfeld, and Richard Zachary call October 18 and 19 community members to ask them to do just that. Other volunteer solicitors were Alison Lebovitz, Mark Weissenberg, Alan Lebovitz, Robert Snetman, Karen Stone, and Susan Leininger.

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November 2004 The Shofar 5 FEDERATION PROGRAMS

Reaching Out Community Events Mitzvah Meals Stu 'n' Brew Do you know of an individual or family who would benefit from a meal Thursday, November 11 at 6:00 p.m. delivery? The Federation's Mitzvah Meals program will allow you to respond quickly Jewish Cultural Center when someone in our community is injured, ill, recently had a child, or is in need for any reason. See front page for more about this program Each month, Federation Kitchen Supervisor Alice Morgan and a team of volunteers stock the Federation freezer with meals ready for delivery. Alert the Federation office when you know of someone who could use a Mitzvah Nourish Your Mind Meal. There is no charge to the recipient or synagogue for this service. Please note: You have the opportunity to help cook for this program, while preparing meals for your own household. Please see Make It & Take It below. Aging: A Family Affair Geared toward Baby Boomers, this series will help you plan for your own retire­ ment years and to cope with aging parents and their needs. Each session will Whet Your Appetite feature dinner and a speaker and will cost $7.50 per person. Remaining Date in Series: Tuesday, November 9: Housing, Amy French Make It & Take It 6:00 p.m. at the Jewish Cultural Center. This series is co-sponsored by the Make It: Jewish Federation, the Southeast Tennessee Chapter of the Alzheimer's Associa­ Join a group at 10:00 a.m. on the fourth Monday of every month to prepare tion, the MS Society, the Tennessee Society of Healthcare and Social Workers, delicious kosher foods for the Mitzvah Meals program (see above) with and the Tennessee Area Agency on Aging. Federation Kitchen Supervisor Alice Morgan Take It: Foodie Movie Series We will prepare extra meals so that each participant will have the opportunity Enjoy a screening of Academy Award winning movies followed by a delicious to purchase freezer-ready portions of each dish for $4.00 per portion. dinner for only $5.00 Because the freezer is pretty full right now, there are not Make It & Take Remaining Date in Series: It/Mitzvah Meal preparation dates scheduled at this time. Contact Amy Thursday, November 18: Patton (1970) Boulware if you would like to be contacted for the next date. Please RSVP to Amy Boulware, 493-0270, ext. 16 3:30 p.m. at the Jewish Cultural Center. Series co-sponsored by the Jewish Shabbat Boxes Federation and Alexian Brothers Live at Home This popular program resumes this month. Purchase a delicious Shabbat dinner complete with challah and blessings. November Menu: pot roast, cooked carrots, potatoes, and apple pie Just For Fun Deadline: November 10 (call 493-0270, ext. 16)' Pickup: November 19 (between 2:00 and 4:00 p.m.) Cost: $7/adult meal $4/child Just heat and enjoy! Red Hat Society High Tea Find out about this not-so-secret society! The Red Hat Society is a no-rules club for women 50 and older inspired by the poem "Warning" by Jenny Joseph. Excursions You've probably seen good looking, fun-loving women in red hats and purple outfits enjoying themselves all over town. Dress the part and enjoy the fun: Naomi Regan Lecture Tuesday, November 2, 4:00 p.m. at the Jewish Cultural Center Sunday, November 14 in Atlanta Cost: $5.00; reservations required (Amy Boulware, 493-0270, ext. 16) Naomi Regan, author of many novels including The Ghost of Hannah Mendes, and Jephte 's Daughter will speak in Atlanta on Sunday, November 14. If you would like to join a group who will travel together to this event, please contact Strengthen Your Body Laura Israel at 493-0270, ext. 11 by November 9. The cost is $10 for admission to the Regan lecture plus transportation. Tai Chi Classes We are pleased to announce the following joint programs with Nashville's senior Tai chi improves balance and strength. We would like to continue our tai chi class group, the Prime Time Club. Contact Amy Boulware for information about (Thursdays from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.) but, so far, we have had a low turnout either or both of these wonderful excursions: and may have to cancel the program. Please call Amy Boulware if you are Canadian Rockies Tour interested in making this class a reality. Cost: Because the teacher charges the Federation a flat rate regardless of the number of students, cost will vary with Departs April 23,2005 from Nashville class size. Maximum charge per class is $7.50/person. South Pacific Highlights (with optional Fiji extension) Departs August 15,2005 from Nashville blue DECOSIMO skies CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS A fun collection of unique is proud to support the jewelry, crafts, specialty gifts and Jewish Community Federation of Greater Chattanooga cool stuff from here and there... Decosimo is a full service accounting firm that serves businesses, individuals, and not-for-profit organizations Open Sundays in Chattanooga and throughout the region. 30 Frazier Avenue (Above River Street Deli) Visit us at www.decosimo.com 266-8010

The Shofar November 2004 SOCIAL SERVICES

Golden Agers

We are always trying to reinvent things to make them seem hip or exciting. The messages we get as we go through life are that we have to adapt or be left behind. I think learning to adapt is very important. It helps keep us current, but I also think it is equally important to honor the past by keeping those memories alive. Some of my best childhood memories involve my grandmother's stories about Chai Stepper my mom and uncle when they were growing up. I can tell you that my uncle once let the car slide onto the neighbors' driveway when he put it into neutral and that he Happenings was so short everyone thought the car was moving by itself. I can also tell you about how my mother was made to "walk the plank" by a neighborhood girl who was by Amy Boulware Social Services Director teasing her. These stories helped make my mother's childhood real to me. I could sny imagine her as a little girl afraid to walk across that skinny piece of wood. I'm sure I was talking with some friends the other day about how the fashions from our that many times when I begged for another story, my grandmother had other things teenage years are now back in style and are called "vintage." I have thought many to do. But she was always willing to give me just one more. Her desire to share the times that had I saved these ponchos and bellbottoms, I could have given them to past with me made me realize how alive and vibrant it really was. my older daughter Amanda or made a killing at a resale shop. The fact that I thought Much of our senior programming —from Foodie Movies to cultural excursions these styles were ugly the first time around doesn't make it any easier to look at to music performances— incorporates a mix of past and present. The community them again. I find it intriguing that our culture seems to always go back to the past, we serve understands that the past is not always something we need to leave behind. but wants to present it as newer and better. I even heard a TV announcer say that 50 We need to cherish it, value it and understand that we cannot adapt without having is the new 30, whatever that means. a strong foundation to stand on. Chai Steppers Trip to Knoxville October 19 Golden Agers' October 6 Lunch in B'nai Zion's Sukkah Chai Steppers ignored heavy rain and flood warnings and headed to Knoxville for lunch at Calhoun's on the River and a private tour of "Chinese Tang Dynasty Art from the Simone and Alan Hartman Collection" at the Frank H. McClung Museum at UTK.

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Next Chai Steppers: (IStf fit Tuesday, November 16 at Noon Jewish Cultural Center • • • Featuring Museum educator Debbie Woodiel gave The Ripe and Ready Players a great tour ofthe exhibit Called "Satuday Night Live for older people," the Ripe and Ready Players are a talented group of energetic singing, dancing, and wisecracking seniors. '"'<• A FULL RANGE OF RESOURCES rO SUPPORT YOU ON YOUR The Knoxville Jewish community seniors group, the ' lli FINANCIAL JOURNEY Friendshippers, will join us at this fun event. Stocks => Bonds • Mutual Funds I CDs* Financial Planning Menu: A Thanksgiving Feast Warren C. Dropkin Financial Consultant Turkey, dressing, sweet potato casserole, 820 Broad Street, Suite 100 green beans, pumpkin pie, and pecan pie Chattanooga, TN 37402-2607 423/265-4228 ext. 224 % AG. EDWARDS. Reserve early- 2004 A.G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. • Member SIPC limited space will fill up! November 2004 The Shofar 7 ALEPH BET CHILDREN'S CENTER

WS aleph bet Aleph Bet Children's Center is a year-round program at the CHILDREN'S CENTER Jewish Cultural Center. Children turning ages two, three, and four years old by September 30 may enroll for two, three, or five day-a-week preschool; Monday through Thursday, 7:30 a.m.- 5:30 p.m., and Friday, 7:30 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. Children of all faiths, cultures, and nationalities are welcome.

Imam -liSiilliSiBiiliff by Ella Boyd Early Childhood Education Director [email protected]

We've had a great couple of months at Aleph Bet and time has gone very quickly. I cannot believe we are already talking about fall holidays! In September we cel­ ebrated Sukkot by decorating our sukkah and enjoying snack time inside it. On September 27, most of our students enjoyed a new Aleph Bet offering called Razaroo. This monthly class gives students a chance to develop small and large motor skills in a safe and fun environment. In October, in the Blue Room (four-year-olds), we learned about changes that take place in the fall, continued letters of the week, and, discussed fire prevention. "Working out" at Razaroo class In the Yellow Room (three-year-olds), we also talked about fall, and learned about helping jobs in our community. In the Red Room (two-year-olds), we used leaves to learn about orange, red, and yellow and enjoyed activities that centered around pumpkins. Continuing the use of seasons and holidays to introduce new concepts, we will learn more about fall and winter weather as well as about Thanksgiving in our mm November classes. Aleph Bet is almost full but we still have a limited number of spaces available. If you know of anyone who might be interested, please ask him or her to call me. llllill •111 •*«l§te Si! gjg||l»s

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IICKROOM SERVICE

On the playground S&J Aleph Bet Wish List 64Discount " Drugs & -Potting soil -Bags of play sand -Children's books -Wooden puzzles (5 to 10 pieces) Sickroom Supplies -Children's CDs and cassettes -Child-sized blankets Please contact Ella Boyd ifyou wish to donate any ofthe above items STANLEY NUSBAUM 629-7283 We thank the following people for donating items to our school: Registered Pharmacist Calls Answered 24 Hours Daily Trent and Channing Center —Two rugs for the Red Room City-Wide Delivery Service Susan and David DiStefano —Felt boards and felt story pieces

8 The Shofar November 2004 JEWISH EDUCATION

Congregational Religious School Reports Successful Start

With the High Holy Days behind us, a New Year is well underway for the stu­ dents of our new Congregational Religious School. With a new curriculum stressing •lIBlfeliilllHl the pillars of Jewish thought: God, Torah, and Israel, some new students and teach­ ers, and new leadership from administrator Bonnie Stoloff and our congregational rabbis, it is very exciting to watch our children leam and grow! .fiftS\ %*.{'-•'• ; •' You can be a part of all that's going on as our school welcomes the participation of members from all three congregations. To enroll your child, simply contact your congregation's rabbi or come on Sunday morning to B'nai Zion to enroll in person. There are many opportunities for parent participation, and all family mem­ bers are welcome to join us at snack time (10:20 - 10:40 a.m.) and sharing time (11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.) every Sunday. Thank you to all of our teachers and madrichim for helping make the first months of our program a huge success! Members of Henry Schulson's seventh and eighth grade class perform a skit to dramatize how every person is made in the image of God and therefore has value: Rebecca Privett, Katie Scheinberg, Eleanor Epstein, Chloe Spitalny, Elizabeth Brody, and Zach Poss (Leah Schulson waits off stage for her part)

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Henry Stoloff s sixth grade class displays the mural they created to show how they are each individuals, yet made in God's image

At sharing time, pre-kindergarten class members Murray Lebovitz, Arthur Lebovitz, Hannah Berke, Lily Shire, and Zoe McCarley, with teacher Jennifer Dzik and madrichah Liga Richelson remind us of how many fingers they have

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November 2004 The Shofar 9 JEWISH NEWS

Judaism to Christianity, ca. 1128-29, Herman writes: "Naaman, washed in the waves of the Jordan seven times, was visibly cured of leprosy of the flesh. I, [washed] in baptism by the seven-form grace of the Holy Spirit, was invisibly cured of leprosy of the soul." A second example is that of King Uzziah, who was struck with leprosy for having usurped priestly functions (2 Chron. 26: 19-20). Among Christian exegetes, The Leprous Jew his affliction prefigures the punishment visited upon Jews that refuse to recognize Jesus as the new High Priest. With Uzziah as a representative for all Jews, by Irven M. Resnick, Ph.D. then, it is not surprising that early Church apologists depicted Synagoga as Professor and Chair of Excellence in Judaic Studies, UTC infected with leprosy.

Most Shofar readers know of my interest in medieval images of Jews. Al­ "Although some medieval Christian interpreters though Christian theological attacks on Jews as unbelievers, deicides, and Host des- argued that the physical signs of leprosy occurred ecrators are familiar, less well known are the somatic images of Jews in medieval rarely or not at all among contemporary Jews, the texts. By somatic, I make reference to projections of physical and not merely theo­ logical difference. In the past I have discussed one medieval Christian fantasy of Jews'alleged hyper-sexuality forged their link with lepers. " Jewish difference—that Jewish males menstruate. Here I would like to look at an­ other: that Jews are cursed with leprosy, although virtually immune to its symptoms. Although some medieval Christian interpreters argued that the physical Medieval leprosy must be distinguished from the broader classification of signs of leprosy occurred rarely or not at all among contemporary Jews, the Jews' skin ailments that are called lepra in biblical sources. Although some physicians in alleged hyper-sexuality forged their link with lepers. Jews were seen as cursed with the Middle Ages attempted to locate the medical causes for leprosy, it was generally leprosy as a divine punishment, and their putative insatiable sexual appetite was an viewed by medieval and early modem society as a spiritual or moral disease. It was external sign of a disease that failed to manifest itself in Jews in ordinary ways. a punishment or curse that descended on evildoers marked by an excessive sensual­ This appears, on the surface, to be something of a paradox, since some medieval ity or aberrant sexuality, resulting in physical deformity. Even physicians who clas­ Christian observers remark that Jews seem virtually immune to leprosy's physical sified varieties of leprosy and investigated their symptoms, tended to perpetuate a signs. Peter of Poitiers (1130-1205), for example, attributes this immunity to the non-existent link between leprosy and hyper-sexuality. fact that, because of their ritual laws, Jews will not have intercourse with a menstru­ For Mishnaic Judaism, too, the etiology of the disease included aberrant ating woman, which was thought to transmit leprosy. sexual behavior and venereal transmission. Leviticus Rabbah 16:5 notes that a new­ In the thirteenth century, Joseph ben Nathan Official, author of Sefer Yosef born will be born leprous if the mother did not observe the required separation times, ha-Mekane, suggested that Gentiles (i.e. Christians) are careless about sexual rela­ or if the woman conceived during the time of her menses. It was widely held by tions with menstruants, allowing the inference that Christians are all subject to the both Jewish and Christian authorities that an infant conceived during a woman's penalty of leprosy that Christians attached to Jews themselves. In contrast, medi­ menstrual cycle would contract leprosy. This fear supported ecclesiastical demands eval Jews praised God for having protected them from the leprosy afflicting Gen­ that Christians abstain from sexual intercourse during a woman's menstrual cycle tiles. But whereas medieval Jews praised God for protection against a disease that even though Christians, unlike Jews, insisted that they were not bound by Old Testa­ had spread widely across Europe, medieval Christians attributed the absence of ment prohibitions. , physical deformity among Jews from leprosy to their observance of Levitical ordi­ Leprosy, which may have been introduced to Europe by Crusaders return­ nances that banned sexual intercourse with a menstruating woman. But it also seemed ing from the East, spread rapidly between the late eleventh and the thirteenth centu­ true that they had received these ordinances as a sign of their unnatural proclivities, ries, when the first leprosaria also appear for the purpose of isolating, rather than on the assumption that an act is not banned unless it is frequently attempted. curing, those afflicted with the disease. But for medieval Christians leprosy was Through a bizarre but typical transposition, in 1916 the Dictionnaire more than an affliction of the body; it also was a metaphor for a corrupt soul. Just as apologetique de lafoi catholique asked "And is the prohibition of Leviticus against medieval society sought to isolate lepers to protect itself from "infection," it also eating unbled meat not a precaution against the Semite's particular penchant for sought to isolate heretics and Jews. And in this way leprosy became a metaphor for blood?" In a similar way, Levitical ordinances requiring the isolation of lepers Judaism as well, rooted in two Scriptural motifs. were deemed necessary because ofthe Jews' greater susceptibility to leprosy, Chris­ First is that of the Syrian general Naaman, a leper who was healed after tians inferred. One illustration of this notion that Jews are cursed with leprosy, even having fulfilled Elisha's instruction to bathe seven times in the Jordan river (2 Kgs. though they do not reveal its physical signs, is drawn from a description of an entry 5: lOff.). Although medieval Jewish authors cited this passage positively as evi­ in a late fourteenth-century manuscript in the British library: "Jew argues for Juda­ dence that the prophets too could perform miracles, in Luke's Gospel Jesus remarks ism that Christians are more afflicted than Jews with leprosy and indigence: Chris­ that Naaman alone was healed of leprosy, whereas others in Israel remained af­ tian retorts that lightning does not strike the dunghill." What appears as a sign of flicted (Lk. 4:27-28). 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10 The Shofar November 2004 JEWISH NEWS

UJC 2004 General Assembly to Public Presentation Convene in Cleveland, Ohio Friday, November 5 at 12:00 p.m. Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon Tops UTC's Grote Hall, Room 129

Speaker Lineup at Largest Annual Gathering Georgia Southern University's Dr. John W. Steinberg will of Jewish Community Leaders Nov 14-17 share a selection of his photographs taken in Poland and the Czech Republic during the summer of 2003. Prime Minister Ariel Sharon will discuss his government's plans for disengage­ ment and other issues facing Israel when he addresses thousands of Jewish leaders His trip, organized by the Holocaust Education Foundation. at the United Jewish Communities (UJC) 2004 General Assembly (GA), Nov. 14- enabled trained educators to tour Holocaust and Jewish 17 in Cleveland, Ohio. history sites. Professor Steinberg will share his impressions The GA is the largest gathering of Jewish leadership, with participants repre­ about former shtetl communities, some of the World War II senting-Jewish federations and communities across North America, and from Israel ghettos, concentration, and extermination camps. and throughout the world. The theme of the 2004 GA, "Imagine," underscores the potential of attendees as visionaries and innovators, creating and expanding initia­ The program is open to the public without charge. Parking is tives and programs to ensure a strong future of Jewish compassion and continuity. available across the street in the Fifth Street Parking Garage. Major forums, workshops and programs will provide the tools needed to foster leadership and strengthen Jewish community. In addition to the Prime Minister, speakers will include: Joshua Malina of NBC's December 7 Life Line Screening "The West Wing"; James Carville, co-host of CNN's Crossfire; William Kristol, editor of The Weekly Standard; Jamie Gorelick, a member of the 9-11 Commission; Could Save Your Life Israeli Olympic gold medalist Gal Fridman; Linda Kaplan Thaler, chief executive officer and chief creative officer of The Kaplan Thaler Group, Ltd.; author and The Jewish Cultural Center will host a Life Line Screening for the Chattanooga Rabbi David Wolpe of Sinai Temple in Los Angeles; CBS News correspondent Dan community on Tuesday, December 7. Life Line Screening, endorsed by Saint Tho­ Raviv; author Jim Collins ("Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap mas Hospital, Dr. David Stanley and several local hospitals, will perform four dif­ ... and Others Don't"); and, Shabtai Shavit, former head of the Israeli Mossad. ferent health screenings using Doppler color flow ultrasound. 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November 2004 The Shofar 11 RABBINIC THOUGHTS

For What are You Thankful This Thanksgiving? by Rabbi Josef Davidson We are grateful also for the fact that our bodies function. Usually people are B'nai Zion Synagogue aware of this only when there is a malfunction, but the observant Jew recognizes that this, too, is not a given each day. Long ago, when I began in a rabbinate which This month hundreds of millions of Americans will be gathering around their tables focused upon disease and death, I learned from experience that it is not "if," but for the annual feast of football, turkey, cranberries, sweet potatoes, pumpkin pie and "when" something will happen. Illness is normal; it occurs in 100 percent of the assorted other goodies. They will travel in unprecedented numbers to spend the day population at some time or another. So, when one awakens and feels well, it is a gift, (and perhaps the weekend) with family and friends in observance of Thanksgiving Day. a blessing granted by a gracious God. One day a year Americans consider their blessings and give thanks for the very good life that is afforded to all of us in this great country. Of course, Thanksgiving "Most of us take it for granted that we will awaken each has gone the way of most of the American holidays. It is more about consumption morning, though there is no evidence to support this than about gratitude, more about indulgence than about pausing to consider the assumption...Life is a gift, not an entitlement, and the Source of all of these blessings. This annual fall rite has been reduced to parades observant Jew is aware of this each morning." proclaiming the beginning of the Christmas (and Hanukkah, of course) shopping season, the last month before another sacred day is reduced to commercialism and I thank God for being able to arise from my bed. I thank God for the ability to conspicuous consumption. walk, to dress myself, to attend to my physical needs. I express my gratitude for Thanksgiving is based upon the autumnal holy season of Succot, a festival which intricate systems ofthe body, any malfunction of which would cause discomfort, at marked the fall harvest and the gratitude the farmer felt for nature's bountiful gifts. the least, and severe illness or death, at the worst. I am grateful to be a free person, The Pilgrims knew their Hebrew Scriptures and modeled their holiday after this with a free will to choose, with a conscience to aid me in choosing well. I am major Pilgrimage Festival in the Jewish calendar. grateful to be a member ofthe Jewish people, a people whose history is glorious and For the observant Jew, though, there is more than one season during which to be whose role in history has been invaluable as the model of a people in covenant with thankful for the blessings of life. There is ample opportunity afforded to the reli­ God. I am grateful for the family into which I was bom and for the family which gious Jew to offer prayers of thanksgiving daily. The Jew is obligated to recite 100 Barbara and I have raised. I am grateful for the opportunity to serve God and the blessings each day - most of which express gratitude to God for something that we Jewish people here in Chattanooga. I am grateful, most of all, for the ability to be enjoy, whether it is something that we receive or the opportunity to do something aware of all of my blessings and to be able to acknowledge them daily. that demonstrates God's Providential care for the Jewish people. In the morning, the For me and for other observant Jews, every day is Thanksgiving day, and whether observant Jew recites a series of blessings (the basic unit of Jewish prayer) in which the meal is a sumptuous feast or a bowl of cereal, I am grateful to be enjoying it. Just gratitude is expressed for life itself. Most of us take it for granted that we will as I do not have to wait until Yom Kippur to say "I'm sorry," so, too, do I not wait awaken each morning, though there is no evidence to support this assumption, other until Thanksgiving to express my gratitude. than the fact that we awakened yesterday and the days prior. Life is a gift, not an For what are you thankful this Thanksgiving and each and every day of entidement, and the observant Jew is aware of this each morning. your life? LETTERS

Ambassador Praises Mulsim, Jewish Cooperation in Women's Event an Unforgettable Evening ^Letter to Federation Executive Director Dear Editor* September 16, 2004 I think I can speak for all who attended the September 21 women's campaign event Dear Mr. Dzik, in thanking Rosalee and Jerry Bogo for an evening we will never forget. The elegant setting and the gourmet meal (provided by our Alice Morgan) were only matched I would like to thank you for inviting me to address the community of greater Chat­ by Rosalee's moving presentation to us about her recent mission trip to Cuba—top- tanooga on the occasion of the grand opening of the exhibit, "Drinking From the of-the line! Same Well," displaying wonderful photography by Rose-Lynn Fisher. It made me very proud to know that in Cuba, where 1,800 Jews reside, out of a vast I congratulate you and Mr. Abdou Kattih, as well as the Jewish and Muslim commu­ population, The Federation (and Rosalee reiterated this many times) is helping them nities on this commendable work of reaching out to one another. You are an ex­ live the best life possible under a bleak and debilitating dictatorship. In true Jewish ample to the rest of the country. fashion, a building exists where Jews can come and mingle, dance, eat, take classes, have meetings—all things that are so vital to the Jewish psyche—and the Jewish I very much enjoyed my first visit to Chattanooga as well as the company of the Federation has a vital part in its continued success and importance to the Cuban people of Tennessee. Allow me to express to you and Mr. Kattih my gratitude for Jewish community. Truly inspiring! the arrangements ensuring the success of my trip and your warm welcome to both Many thanks to Federation staff Michael Dzik, Amy Boulware and Laura Israel; Mr. Charles Dahan and me. and Federation campaign volunteers Richard Zachary, Susan DiStefano, Alison Sincerely, Lebovitz, Lauren Lebovitz and, above all Jerry and Rosalee Bogo, for their constant Aziz Mekouar and loving commitment to keep Jewish good works in the forefront and to expose The Ambassador of Morocco w Jewish accomplishments to the public eye. These people are symbols ofthe Jewish devotion to human achievements and worthy goals. We are inspired to follow in their footsteps and enhance Jewish good deeds in everything we do.

Sally Hendrick

12 The Shofar November 2004 NEWCOMERS Shalom Y' All!

by Barbara Oxenhandler Michael and Catherine Greenspan \ HI . Member, Newcomers Committee Help make this column timely and accurate by contacting the Federation Michael and Catherine Greenspan moved to (Carole McNabb, 493-0270, ext. 10) with the names, addresses, and phone num­ Chattanooga this June from Reno, Nev. The bers of any newcomers to our community. couple was already looking to relocate from Reno when, last fall, Michael was on a road Thank you to David Epstein, Wendy Beker, B'nai Zion Synagogue, and the Jew­ trip around the Southeast and ended up in ish Federation, who identified the newcomers highlighted in this column. Chattanooga. He fell in love with the place: the people, the gorgeous scenery and the Aviyah, Ahava, and Eliyesha Menachem Southern hospitality. After Catherine visited and loved it too, they quit their jobs, sold Aviyah and Ahava Menachem moved with their house and drove 2,600 miles to live here. their seven-month-old son Eliyesha from Lynchburg, Va. to Cleveland, Tenn., Michael, a native Nevadan, spent much Aviyah's hometown. Aviyah earned his BS of his adult life in Seattle after earning his in religion and is active in the Chabad BA in fine arts at the University of Nevada. Lubavitch movement. He currently works Michael is a visual artist and has been a gen­ as a front-end clerk at Wal-Mart in Cleve­ eral contractor, finish carpenter and cabinet­ land. His interests are Yiddishkeit maker for the last 25 years. His primary fo­ (Jewishness), art, and classical music. He cus now is his art career. For the last 20 years, has played piano and clarinet. Lisa Harris Gallery in Seattle has represented his artwork. Now, Gallery 1401 in Chattanooga represents him as well. Ahava, bom and raised in Springfield, Mass., earned her BS in science and psy­ Catherine grew up in Michigan, earned a BA from the University of Michigan chology. She loves reading, cooking, and and went on to grad school at the University of San Francisco where she earned an baking, and she is good with children. Ahava MA in writing. She previously worked for a weekly newspaper where she wrote and especially enjoys mathematics; she has tu­ edited for the paper and also managed the office and distribution department. She tored the subject at college level. has changed careers since arriving in Chattanooga, and currently works for UBS ([email protected]; 472-8182) Financial Services as a broker's assistant. Additionally, she does freelance writing and teaches freshman composition at UTC.

Maurice Kadosh Howard Blecman Howard Blecman, a native of Baltimore, recently moved to Chattanooga to be near Maurice Kadosh relocated from Rome, Ga. to East Ridge, Maurice has always his son Michael Blecman and his family. Howard was raised in the grocery busi­ loved traveling and sports, especially soccer. He was ness, but most of his career was spent in outside sales (i.e. appliances, school sports coordinator for the Macabi organization in Uru­ fundraising, gift industry). guay, South America, where he was bom and raised. Howard's main interest is sports. He played high school and college football in While there, he was active in Hillel, founded by his aunt. Baltimore and later coached high school and recreational football. He also enjoys Maurice is fluent in Spanish and Hebrew; his father theater and traveling; he has driven cross-country. When he lived in Oregon some is Israeli. He is owner of Salvatore Toscani, a new men's years ago, Howard was a member of the oldest Orthodox synagogue on the West and women's leather outerwear store at Warehouse Row. Coast. Maurice is also working toward his BS degree at UTC in Howard is currently employed at Food Lion in East Brainerd. His daughter Jody accounting and finance. Rosenblatt lives in Vienna, Va. He has six grandchildren and one on the way! (443- (Maurice-Kadosh®UTC.edu; 706-409-4135) 570-6823) (no photo available)

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November 2004 The Shofar 13 COMMUNITY VOICES

Rededicating Chanukah JCRS Annual Gift, Card Program Underway Contrary to the message promoted by the greeting card industry, Chanukah is not about receiving presents for eight nights; nor dreidel games, chocolate coins, or gelt. The Festival of Lights is a time for remembrance and reflection - a celebration of the Jewish existence. Jewish Children's Regional Service (JCRS), an organization that has helped improve the lives of southern Jewish children for 149 years, embodies the spirit of Chanukah. JCRS ensures that Jews across Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, Missis­ sippi, Oklahoma, Tennessee and Texas are included in this symbolic, annual rededi- cation of God's promise to His people. Its efforts are made possible only by the generosity and love of volunteers and financial gifts from the greater community. What a privilege it is to sit with our families and light the Chanukah menorah in remembrance of God's Spotlight on Advertisers miracles. The eight nights Many in Jewish community are active in of Chanukah recall the eight days it took to restore the local CISV chapter Temple after Hellenistic by Rachel Schulson siege; during the Temple's renewal, a one-day supply " I was surprised to find that the Chattanooga of oil burned miraculously chapter of Children's International Summer for eight days. Notably, the Villages (CISV) had not advertised in the Sho­ Hebrew word, Chanukah, far before this past spring. I approached them means "rededication." Student volunteers wrapping gifts and creating because so many Jewish community members Today, Chanukah is an Chanukah cards for JCRS gift/card program are active in the organization and our com­ occasion for Jews to sym­ munity newspaper seemed like the rightplac e ^^^Pm bolically rededicate themselves to family, friends and neighbors - to Jewry. During for them to get the word out. In fact, my own the Chanukah season, JCRS sponsors a gift and card program that reconnects fami­ family got involved in CISV because so many of the very impressive Jewish high lies and individuals to Judaism who are isolated as a result of financial hardships, school seniors I profiled in the Shofar mentioned that CISV was an important part health issues or other unfortunate circumstances. Child volunteers, their families, of their lives. I spoke with Eleanor Cooper, president of the local CISV chapter and other participants hand-make Chanukah gift cards for low-income or secluded about the program. families, institutionalized children, and for adults in state hospitals and nursing homes. What is CISV? Each recipient is sent a card and eight small gifts, one for each night of Chanukah. CISV is a non-profit, non-religious, and non-political Volunteer organization that In recent years, all 800 residents of the six regional Jewish nursing homes have offers children and adults the opportunity to make friendships worldwide and un­ received cards and up to 200 Jewish youths have received the gift sets each year. derstand and appreciate different cultures. With your generosity and active participation Chanukah will reflect the hope, love and fulfillment of a "rededicated" Jewish way of life. How is CISV different from a student exchange program? JCRS extends an invitation to the Jewish communities, youth programs, Bar or The CISV experience is unique. The program is structured to apply the CISV phi­ Bat Mitzvot looking for mitzvah projects, or any volunteers who would like to help losophy of "peace through understanding." Bringing youth from all over the world with this worthy event. More volunteers ensure that more Jewish families will be together to one place creates a dynamic that isn't present in travel-only programs. included. If you know specific children, isolated adults and/or families who live CISV programs are child-centered, with age-appropriate activities that enhance in­ in the region and would benefit from the JCRS gift/card program contact JCRS teraction, communication, and inter-cultural understanding. This experience builds at 1-800-729-5277 or email: [email protected]. confidence, appreciation of differences, and strengthens a child's sense of self in relation to the rest of the world. Leadership and communication skills acquired JCRS asks that all cards arrive by early to mid November so that they may be through continued CISV programs are applicable to group situations through­ sorted and distributed for Chanukah 2004. Late arrivals will be stored and distrib­ out life. uted to families next year. 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mm/Wto % 4 if Beth Sholom News m by Rabbi Maynard C. Hyman Hurricane High Holyday and Sukkot Happenings at Beth Sholom m Seventh Annual Family-Style illjl Rolled Cabbage Dinner

Sunday, November 7 6:00 p.m. at Beth Sholom Congregation Chefs Irv and Nada Ginsburg will once again prepare their wonderful rolled cabbage delicacies with appropriate side dishes and dessert

Rabbi Hyman, standing, far right, proposes a "coffee toast" Special program: An Armchair Tour of Poland at the synagogue break-the-fast in honor of Cantor Jared Klein's and Rabbi Hyman's tenth year of leading High Holyday services together. and the Czech Republic with Professor John Steinberg Seated: Cantor Klein and Bill Love. Standing: Ed Kirzner, Cantor Klein's wife "Rusti" Klein, and Nathaniel Klein. Donation: $10.00 per person Nathaniel also led portions ofthe services while Rusti's delicious honey cakes stole the show at synagogue receptions For reservations (by November 2), please call Rabbi Hyman, 894-0801

Bruce Weiss can always be counted upon to make a meal extra special. For the break-the-fast, Bruce prepared a beautiful display of fresh dates still attached to the branch surrounded by figs, and topped off with a generous supply ofhalvah. Above: Dr. Mel and Helene Shutter of West Palm Beach, Fla. were in Chattanooga during Hurricane Jeanne as guests of Helene's sister Bertha Miller and her husband Dr. Frank Miller. Helene and the Hymans go back to Augusta, Ga. where Helene's sons Leslie and Toby were prepared for their Bar Mitzvahs by Rabbi Hyman and Helene served as the synagogue's distinguished president. Evelyn holds the tallit bag that Helene needle pointed for Rabbi Hyman in honor of her sons' Bar Mitzvahs.

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Hurricane High Holyday and Sukkot Happenings at Beth Sholom llllilllfltllillillli Seventh Annual Family-Style Rolled Cabbage Dinner Sunday, November 7 6:00 p.m. at Beth Sholom Congregation Chefs Irv and Nada Ginsburg will once again prepare their wonderful rolled cabbage delicacies with appropriate side dishes and dessert Rabbi Hyman, standing, far right, proposes a "coffee toast" at the synagogue break-the-fast in honor of Cantor Jared Klein's and Special program: An Armchair Tour of Poland Rabbi Hyman's tenth year of leading High Holyday services together. and the Czech Republic with Professor John Steinberg Seated: Cantor Klein and Bill Love. Standing: Ed Kirzner, Cantor Klein's wife "Rusti" Klein, and Nathaniel Klein. Nathaniel also led portions ofthe services while Rusti's delicious Donation: $10.00 per person honey cakes stole the show at synagogue receptions For reservations (by November 2), please call Rabbi Hyman, 894-0801

Bruce Weiss can always be counted upon to make a meal extra special. For the break-the-fast, Bruce prepared a beautiful display of fresh dates still attached to the branch surrounded by figs, and topped off with a generous supply ofhalvah. Above: Dr. Mel and Helene Shutter of West Palm Beach, Fla. were in Chattanooga during Hurricane Jeanne as guests of Helene's sister Bertha Miller and her husband Dr. Frank Miller. Helene and the Hymans go back to Augusta, Ga. where Helene's sons Leslie and Toby were prepared for their Bar Mitzvahs by Rabbi Hyman and Helene served as the synagogue's distinguished president. Evelyn holds the tallit bag that Helene needle pointed for Rabbi Hyman in honor of her sons' Bar Mitzvahs.

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Beth Sholom News

From Yom Kippur to the Holyday of Sukkot

Right: Bruce Weiss' creative talents also include sukkah decorating. This year, Beth Sholom's sukkah really represented the harvest season due to Bruce's contributions of pumpkins, gourds, and Indian corn stalks

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It is customary on one ofthe intermediate nights of Sukkot to commemorate the gala celebration which took place in Temple days called Simchat Beit Ha-sho'eve, "the rejoicing of the place ofthe water-drawing." Beth Sholom members gather on one evening during Sukkot for a festive evening in the sukkah marked by food and drink, and dance. In this photo, celebrants observe everything but dancing Right: When help is needed to prepare the sukkah, the Rabbi can always count on professional sukkah builders Mark Weissenberg and David Brown

Beth Sholom Annual Family Chanukah Celebration Eighth Night of Chanukah Tuesday, December 14, 5:30 p.m.

Traditional candle lighting ceremony and singing

Chanukah responsive readings led by Rabbi Hyman

Stacks and stacks of Sam Roi"stach"er's sizzling hot delicious latkes from an original ancient Maccabee recipe, along with hot dogs and $10 per person traditional side dishes Please RSVP by December 16 An old fashioned Chanukah "sing-along" led by Evelyn Hyman Beth Sholom, 894-0801 featuring old favorites and new hits

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October Happenings October was a busy month with the conclusion of the Holidays. The month opened with our annual Shabbat dinner in the B'nai Zion Sukkah. The evening began with concurrent services for young families and Shabbat Experience. The weather was perfect, the sukkah was beautiful, having been decorated by the religious school students, and the dinner was delicious. The following Thursday was our annual Members were invited to the Bima to participate in the Mitzvah of Simchat Torah Gala celebration with the klezmer band, Dor L'Dor playing lively blowing the shofar at the conclusion of Yom Kippur Services music as the whole congregation danced around with the Torahs. A tasty dinner pre­ ceded the service and dancing. As always BflHHgl services for the first two days of Sukkot, mm Shemini Atzeret and Simchat Torah were •Hi also held. M df ff|i ***!§! IPliSw :'*#\J '^fiStSm 181111§j§S9| i n ^#rtf;JHBK seme-. m SIS. •Hi llgl^'lf S* - - •*

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range of backgrounds and interests attended the Introduction to Judaism class Rabbi Rebecca Dzik hangs decorations lleah Schulman hangs Davidson is teaching on Tuesday evenings from 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. through Decem­ with grandmother, Gail Susman Sukkah decorations ber 21. B'nai Zion Sisterhood hosted a bake sale at the Chattanooga Market on Sunday, October 3. Yummy cakes and cookies, baked by our members were featured and eagerly purchased by Market-goers. Barbara Davidson was chair, and Tom Johnson -mimfilllftil was our popular popcorn chef. The first meeting of the Women's League Book Club took place on Thursday, :-iP|iSisyyyy^iyes't'm ^ October 14, at the home of Marcia Menuskin. Susan Leininger led the discussion ¥ • on the book Wedding Song: Memoirs of an Iranian Jewish Woman. Dates were Sill selected for the future book club discussions. ill Rabbis Davidson and Lief are teaching a high school class entitled "Pizza and Pop ill Culture" on Sundays beginning at 5:30 p.m. at Mizpah Congregation. Open to all lilt in grades 9 through 12, we discuss TV programs movies and music popular with eeegif^mp- this generation. The first class met on October 17. ' •'"llliitbs Bat Mitzvah illS sill Katie Scheinberg was called to the Torah as a Bat Mitzvah on Saturday. October Rebecca Privett, Sam Johnson, and 30. Katie led the Torah Service, read from the Torah, chanted her Haftarah, deliv­ Seth Eichenthal join in the decorating ered a d'var Torah, and conducted Musaf services. She also participated in the Friday evening Kabbalat Shabbat Service. A Kiddush Luncheon in Katie's honor was hosted by her parents, Dr. Marty and Jackie Scheinberg. Katie is the sister of Tot Shabbat was held on October 23, with a special abbreviated service enjoyed by David Scheinberg. families of all ages. A Kiddush Luncheon hosted by Dr. Jim and Fern Shire fol­ lowed the service.

The first meeting of Rabbi Davidson's new study group, Bible Stories We Never November Activities Learned in Sunday School, met on Thursday, October 14, at noon. This series Bat Mitzvah explores some complex, controversial and often "R-Rated" Bible stories. Each session focuses on a different story that is an important part of Jewish history and Rebecca Privett will become a Bat Mitzvah on Saturday, November 6, 9:45 tradition. The first session featured "Lot and His Daughters." Six adults from a a.m. Rebecca will lead the Torah Service, read from the Torah, chant her Haftarah, deliver a d'var Torah, and lead Musaf. Rebecca will also participate in the Friday

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B'NAI ZION GIFT SHOP DAI NEW MERCHANDISE & ARRIVING DAILY DO YOUR HOLIDAY Kabbalat Shabbat service. Rebecca is the daughter of Jan and Michael Hanan, the granddaughter of Helen and Victor Hanan, and the sister of Rachel Privett. SHOPPING EARLY A Kiddush Luncheon in her honor will follow the service. Shabbat Events Shabbat Mishpachah will take place on Friday, November 12, at 6:00 p.m. A musical Kabbalat Shabbat service will be followed by concurrent services for Young Families and Shabbat Experience. The Shabbat puppets will talk to the children about Shabbat. Everyone will join together for dinner following the service. Please make reservations by Wednesday, November 10.

Intergenerational Shabbat will be held on Saturday, November 20, at 9:45 a.m. This is the Shabbat service where multiple generations of families read from the Torah and Haftarah, conduct the services and lead Hebrew and English read­ ings. It gives our congregation an opportunity to see the continuing commitment of our members in participating in Conservative ritual. A Kiddush Luncheon will be hosted by Michael and Lauren Lebovitz. Junior Congregation will be held on November 20. mBmm•ft Educational Opportunities ^5-*^ Lunch 'n' Learn continues to meet every Tuesday at noon at B'nai Zion. This long running program is currently studying the Torah accompanied by the famous commentator, Rashi. Intro to Judaism meets on Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m.

Bible Stories We Never Learned in Sunday School will meet on Thursday,. November 11, at noon. The subject will be "The Rape of Dinah." If you would like to reserve a turkey sandwich lunch please call the synagogue by November 10. The B'nai Zion Team gets ready for the September 26 Susan B. Komen Race for the Cure B'nai Zion Board and Committees A Board and Committee Retreat will be held on Wednesday, November 10, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. A light dinner will be served and all board and committee members will participate.

Coming Events

Saturday, Dec. 4,10:00 a.m. Tot Shabbat - Kiddush Luncheon sponsored by Alan and Alison Lebovitz, Eric and April Rofe, and Patrick and Hallie McFadden Thursday, Dec. 9,12 noon Study Group- Tamar and Judah Friday, Dec. 10.6:00 p.m. Shabbat Mishpachah/Young Families Hanukkah Dinner Saturday, Dec. 11,10:30 a.m. Study Group- Tamar and Judah Saturday, Dec. 11,10:30 a.m. Junior Congregation Sunday, December 12 Sisterhood, USY, Kadima visit shut-ins A large crowd enjoyed the delicious Break the Fast Saturday, Jan. 15,9:45 a.m. Bar Mitzvah of Douglas Gottlieb at the conclusion of Yom Kippur TRY A NEW ADVENTURE! The Adventures 2005 Dining and Entertainment Guides are here! This year's guide has almost 90 two-for-one coupons for great area restaurants (including Dalton and Monteagle), symphony, theatre, museums, attractions and golf. This fabulous book, in its ninth year of publication, is still bargain- priced at $30. It includes menus (or schedules), photos, descriptions, hours of operation, address, phone/fax numbers, and directions to all establishments. The coupons may be used now through December 30, 2005. Some of the exciting new restaurants include: Porter's Steakhouse at the Sheraton Read House. Cibo!. Milano's Italian Restaurant. Patrick's. Riverside Cafe. Sushi Nabe. Purple Onion, and The Roux. Start your holiday shopping early and consider purchasing this perfect gift for your family, employees, neighbors, colleagues, etc. The books are available at our synagogue gift shop and at other locations throughout the city. If you would like to check out books to sell, obtain posters for display, or wish to view a list of this year's advertisers. please contact chair. Barbara Oxenhandler. at 886-6936. The list can be emailed or faxed to you. Please support this important Sisterhood fundraiser Sisterhood members plan programs for the coming year while enjoying new dining and entertainment experiences

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Camp Coleman Shabbat Part of Monthly Creative Shabbat Worship Series CONGREGATION

Special Events at Mizpah The Out and About Orchestra Tour Wednesday, December 1 (Tentative at press time) A free performance by the full orchestra of the Chattanooga Symphony conducted by Robert Bernhardt. Selections will include Peter and the Wolf. Author Steve Oney Wednesday evening, January 19 Lecture and book signing by Steve Oney, author of And the Dead Shall Rise: The Murder of Mary Phagan and the Murder of Leo Frank. Oney will Seventy-five congregants gathered to worship in Mizpah's Garden of Life talk about the 1913 case that shook the American Jewish community. for a beautiful Camp Coleman Shabbat. Our Coleman alumni helped lead services in the creative style ofthe Reform Camp program as part of our Creative Shabbat Worship Series. The second Friday night of each month is Author Farideh Goldin a creative service, something different from our regular worship, to chal­ Saturday evening, February 5 lenge, inspire, and keep fresh our approach to Judaism and to God. Mizpah and Hadassah will co-host Farideh Goldin, author of many articles and books including Wedding Song: Memoirs of an Iranian Jewish Woman.

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Sarah Stoloff and Sarah DiStefano were dressed in white to celebrate Shabbat as they do at Camp Coleman each summer. Sarah baked an Apple Brown Betty, a Coleman treat, for our congregational oneg

Each month Mizpah's youth enjoy outings together. In recent months, our Food Bank Donation high school group saw an amazing Lookouts comeback win, and our middle schoolers visited a haunted house. Call the Temple to join in all the fun!

Mickey Riske, Warehouse Manager for the Chattanooga Food Bank, accepts almost 2,000 pounds of food and over $600 from Mizpah's High Holy Day Food Drive. You can be a part of 'MmMSme^BA^mWmlimWMMmWKBmmmmmmmmlmmWmms^ all the social action projects at Mizpah; just call the Temple for Hanging out with Hank in the ape exhibit: Rabbi Lief, Danny Shapiro, details and to sign up. You can make a difference today! Sam Dropkin Sarah Schubert, Lily Dropkin, and Sarah Stoloff

November 2004 The Shofar 21 HADASSAH NEWS

Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure September 26 HADASSAH by Judy Sachsman, Past President

After a whirlwind of October activity, Hadassah members await the Chanukah Mitzvah Day joint program with Chai Steppers on December 2l at noon at the Jewish Cultural Center. Hadassah will collect toiletries for local shelters at the gathering. We extend a special thank you to over 30 Hadassah members who ran and walked in the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure on September 26. Our thanks also go to Amy Cohn for hosting the Sukkot supper at her home on October 6 and •• Willi H III to Rhonda Seeber for organizing the program. Coming in February: On Saturday evening, February 5 at Mizpah Congrega­ mmmmmlmmimmMMmM tion, Hadassah and Mizpah will co-host Farideh Goldin, author of many articles and books including Wedding Song: Memoirs of an Iranian Jewish Woman. Bertha Miller is coordinating the reception and public relations. Then at noon on Tues­ day, February 15, plan to attend a joint program with Chai Steppers called "What New Member Coffee Jewish people need to know about the colon" presented by gastroenterologist Dr. October 17, B'nai Zion Synagogue Stuart Frank and sponsored by Salix Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Please contact Fillis Frank,(894-1479) to purchase your Adventures in Dining coupon book. Your purchase helps support our chapter. Currently, as part of Hadassah's Legacy Campaign, members can convert an­ nual memberships to life memberships for $250 through May 2005 when the cost of life membership will rise to $360. The Twice as Nice program offers an adult life membership or one associate membership along with an infant membership for $360 before May 31, 2005. We were pleased to welcome many new members at our October 17 New Member Coffee including new Life Member Alyssa Russo. Be part of the action and join Hadassah. Give the gift that fits every occasion: membership in Hadassah! ..,..;,. Judy Sachsman, Hadassah Sukkot Supper Cheryel Hutton, Fillis Frank, and October 6, Amy Cohn's Home Bunny Leff

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November 2004 The Shofar 23 COMMUNITY CALENDAR

NOVEMBER 2004 CHESHVAN/KISLEV 5765

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 •3 4 5 6 Women's Book Group Rebecca Privett Red Hat Society 9:45am, MIZP Fun Committee Mtg Bat Mitzvah High Tea Golden Agers 9:45am, BZ 4:00pm, JCC 5:45pm, MIZP 11:30am, JCC Jewish Concert Family Svc/Dinner Series Meeting 6:00pm, MIZP noon, JCC BZ Bd Mtg 7:30pm Candlelighting 5:23 Havdallah 6:23 8 9 11 Shabbat Box 7 RS 10 Women's Book 12 13 Group Orders Due Mizpah Middle 9:30am, BZ 9:45am, MIZP Federation Exec School Outing: Golden Agers Comm Mtg, Horseback Riding Beth Sholom 11:30am, JCC noon, JCC 12:30pm Cabbage Dinner Aging Series #4 Shabbat Lunch 'n' Learn Mishpachah 5:30pm, CBS "A Family Affair" MIZP Bd Mtg Major Gifts Event noon, BZ 6:00pm, BZ 6:00pm, JCC 5:30pm, MIZP 7:00pm Men's Event: Board/Committee Stu 'n' Brew Shofar Deadline Retreat, 6:30pm, BZ 6:00pm, JCC Candlelighting 5:17 Havdallah 6:17 14 RS/Turkey 15 16 17 18 19 20 Train Foodie Movie 9:30am,BZ Shabbat Boxes to 3:30pm, JCC be picked up HS Pizza Party Chai Steppers Campaign 2:00-4:00pm, JCC Int'l Shabbat/Jr. Congregation/ 12:15, Food Bank Noon, JCC Cabinet Mtg 5:30pm, JCC Kiddush Luncheon Mincha/Ma'ariv Tot Shabbat 9:45am, BZ CBS Bd Mtg Federation Minyan 6:30pm, MIZP 5:20pm, CBS 7:45pm Bd Mtg, 6:45pm United Jewish Communitic is (UJC) General Ass embly JCC Candlelighting 5:13 Havdallah 6:13

21 RS 22 23 24 25 26 27 Thanksgiving 9:30am, BZ Golden Agers 11:30am, JCC Game Night and Federation office/ Dinner Federation office/ 6:00pm, MIZP Interfaith Aleph Bet closed Thanksgiving Aleph Bet closed Mincha/Ma'ariv Grateful Gobbler Dinner (tentative at Walk 8:30am, Minyan press time) 5:20pm, CBS Coolidge Park Candlelighting 5:10 Havdallah 6:10

28 29 30 December 1 4 Golden Agers Tot Shabbat/ NoRS 11:30am. JCC Kiddush Luncheon 10:30am. BZ Chart Symphony at Fun Committee Mtg Mizpah (tentative at 5:45pm. MIZP Family Svc/Dinner Mincha/Ma'ariv press time) 6:00pm, MIZP Minyan BZ Bd Mtg 5:20pm, CBS 7:30pm Candlelighting 5:09 Havdallah 6:09

KEY FEDERATION DATES CALENDAR ABBREVIATION KEY

. - • BZ B?nai Zion Synagogue Thursday, November 11 CBS Congregation Beth Sholom e. Men's Event: Stu'n'Brew CRC Community Relations Committee JCC Jewish Cultural Center Saturday, November 13 HS Congregational High School Major Gifts Event MIZP Mizpah Congregation RS Congregational Religious School YL Young Leadership Sunday, December 12 Community Chanukah party *

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