A PUBLICATION OF THE JEWISH COMMUNITY FEDERATION OF GREATER CHATTANOOGA The SHOFAR Volume 9 Number 8 AdarH-Nisan 5755 Passover Edition April, 1995 When Generations Collide TOM HASHOAH COMMEMORATION by Helen Smith, Family and Children's Services APRIL 2tFATMIZPAH Adult children of aging parents can find support, coping techniques and information about community resources at the workshop series, The Jewish Community of When Generations Collide, co-sponsored by the Jewish Community Chattanooga will commemorate Federation Social Services Department and Family and Children's Ser­ Yom Hashoah 5755 with a joint vices' Center for the Elderly. worship service on Wednesday evening, April 26th at 7:30 p.m. at Beginning April 25th, the six two-hour sessions will be held on 7$emenb*r1kei>#*'**4 consecutive Tuesdays from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Jewish Commu­ Mizpah Congregation. nity Center, 5346 Lynnland Terrace. Chattanooga Holocaust Survivors and their children and representa­ A brief vignette will begin each session. Its dramatization of issues tives of Chattanooga's Jewish organizations will participate in a special inevitably arising when children become parents to their parents will be candle lighting ceremony highlighting the Fiftieth Anniversary of the followed7b7a ^oupirsc^u7s7oiiT fec^edlfcr sieialTworkerSom^ Liberation ofthe Camps, the '95 focus of the Tennessee State Holocaust Commission. The Mizpah Volunteer Choir will sing songs of hope and sponsoring agencies. redemption. Participating in planning the commemoration service are the "People who are struggling with the problems of aging parents often Jewish Community Federation, Mizpah Congregation, B'nai Zion Syna­ think that they're the only ones experiencing frustration,stres s and guilt," gogue and Lookout BBYO. Please join us to honor the memory of the observes Amy Boulware, Jewish Community Federation social worker. 6,000,000 who perished and to pay honor to those who helped liberate "In fact, these problems are universal and affect everyone in this predic­ those of our people who survived. ament, regardless of background." "Even though this series is held at the Jewish Both social workers hasten to add that the Lester to Speak April 9th Community Center, the workshops are intended series is for those who deliver "•long distance for everyone seeking help with the issue of caregiving,** as well as for children and grand­ The ging parents " adds Ellie Johnson of Family children who share their homes with the Goldman- and Children's Services. "No one is trained to be elderly. Moses a parent to their own parent. People who call our The cost for the six-part series is $24. Those Lecture offices with this problem say that they feel so planning to attend are encouraged to register in Series of Mizpah unprepared, alone and overwhelmed." advance. If space remains, persons wishing to Congrega­ "This series is intended to provide a sup­ attend only part ofthe series may register, at a tion and portive environment, insights on coping tech­ cost of $4 per session. the Jewish niques and information about available com­ To register, or for more information, call Cultural munity resources to assist in caring for aging Amy Boulware at 894-1317 or Family and Aits Coun­ parents." Children's Services at 755-2870. cil of the Jewish inside this Issue: ff "\ Communi­ What's 60 ty Federa- Dr. Julius Lester i V3 UlwydaspaU tion of Greater Chattanooga will co-sponsor a lecture Com»»rdty8^otkinsltewspp.4-5 Fows on Sontim p. 19 runny About by Professor Julius Lester on Sunday, April 9,1995 at £ye.Whness to History pp. M Jewish Community Programs pp. Vh22 Being Jewish?: Mizpah Congregation. His topic will be "Blacks & The Holiday ofMateate pp. \ 0-11 Pwsow Gwttngs 95 pp. 23-27 Jews: A Reassessment" Dr. Lester, an author, poet Rabbinic Greetings p. 13 Purim '95 at Religious School pp. 23-29 An Evening of and musician teaches at the University of Massachu­ *At$a&e{ot?6tit& ;., - Ali&^ Comedy setts at Amhearst As an Afro-American Jew-by-Choice, .^ipesotioriof^m^.;^, Passover Gteetings pp. 23J7 he speaks from a unique perspective. The Goldman- st Moses lecture will begin at 7:00 p.m. and Is open to ^ April 1 )) the general public. Jewish Community Federation of Greater Chattanooga Non Profit Org. P.O. Box 8947 U.S. Postage Chattanooga, TN 37414 Paid Campaign Update (Address correction requested) Permit 63 Forwarding & Return Postage Guaranteed Chattanooga, TN March 25,1995

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t *f % ** * *.•*.**»**•**** *»."'•..'*,*, + .*".*;*•".' ?v>J^Tft** •*>••* * •» + •. VV^^*r«W«!>*^').i * '*t"*_*: Page The SHOFAR, April, 1995 I The News at Home and Away WGOW's "Free Speech Zone" to Feature Enrichment Program Unites Community Holocaust Awareness Week April 23-30 National Training Program Comes to Chattanooga Michelle Cahn, host of WGOW's "Free Speech The Jewish Community Federation of Greater Chattanooga, in cooperation with Beth Sholom Zone," a daily, local talk show in Chattanooga will be Congregation, B'nai Zion Synagogue, Mizpah Congregation, Beth Sholom Sisterhood, Womens' dedicating a series of shows to the Holocaust, during League of B'nai Zion, Mizpah Sisterhood, Hadassah, and the Jewish Community Religious School, HolocaustAwarenessWeek,April23rd-30th.Thechild is excited to present a stimulating four-part Jewish enrichment program entitled To Transform Our of a Holocaust Survivor, Ms. Cahn is interested in Community. This program is under the auspices of CLAL — The National Jewish Center for having survivors and children of survivors on the show Learning and Leadership. CLAL is dedicated to prepare Jewish communities to respond to the to share their experiences. Any interested parties should challenges of modern Jewish life, through study and dialogue. CLAL's programs tend to bridge the contact Ms. Cahn direcUy at WGOW at 756-6141 or inter-denominational and inner-group conflicts, to reinforce the commitment to sharedheritage and 756-1505 during the day, or at home at 499-0230 in the evening. values, to teach respect for diversity and further the concept of CM Yisrael. On Friday, April 28th, she will be doing the show A special four-part series for the Chattanooga Jewish community has been proposed by the live from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. fromBooks-A-MUlion steering committee, which is made up ofthe presidents of all ofthe above organizations. Two on Gunbarrel Road at Hamilton Crossing Center (across sessions will be presented this spring, on Sunday April 2nd and Sunday, June 11*. Participation from Hamilton Place Mall). The reason? Herfatherhas in the program is by invitation only by the presidents ofthe various synagogues and organizations. just written a book entitled "Mavbe Tomorrow: A The program will rotate between the three synagogues, taking place from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Hidden Child ofthe Holocaust." The book is timed for including time for dinner and socialization. release during Holocaust Awareness Week. Books-A- Rabbi Steven Greenberg, a senior teaching fellow at CLAL, will be our first scholar on Sunday, Million will stock the book, and has agreed to host a Di Book-Signing Party from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. that April 2 at B'nai Zion Synagogue at 4 p.m.. Rabbi Greenberg received his B A. in philosophy from evening. Yeshiva University and his rabbinical ordination from Rabbi Isaac Elchanan Theological Seminary. A scholar for CLAL's national programs and ongoing classes throughout North America, he has Autobiography of Child Survivor to be Released developed and coordinated very a innovative Judaic training program for communal leaders, the "Mavbe Tomorrow: A Hidden Child ofthe Holo- caustZ will be released for Holocaust Awareness Week, Learning Leaders Program. In addition, he has been actively involved in numerous Jewish relief April 23-30,1995. "Maybe Tomorrow" is the autobi­ organizations in the United States and abroad, including: a program in Israel for Sephardic ography of Eric Cahn, a child survivor of Germany's immigrants in development towns; programs for Russian Jewish students in Moscow and Leningrad darkest years. Eric's story is both a condemnation of and New York City; and a mission to Ethiopia, where he was involved in the rescue and relief of man's cruelty and a tribute to the triumph ofthe human Ethiopian Jews. He has also co-authored Reunion, a musical for teenage Jewish youth that was spirit performed in synagogues and Jewish Community Centers across the Eastern seaboard. Eric was born a German Jew in 1938 during the eye "We are thrilled that Rabbi Steven Greenberg has agreed to be the first scholar to' kick off The ofthe Nazi storm. When Eric was only two, he and his Chattanooga University of Jewish Continuity," stated Federation President Pris Siskin. The family were torn from their home and sent to a squalid holding camp in the French Pyrenees. Two years later, Federation is privileged to be working in cooperation with all of our synagogues, sisterhoods, and Eric was smuggled from the camp and hidden in the Jewish organizations in bringing a program of this caliber to the Chattanooga Jewish community." basement of a French Christian family who delivered Funding for this program is being provided by a grant from the Jewish Community Federation him from his mother's fate — death at Auschwitz. of Greater Chattanooga. The Christian family furnished safe haven for Eric in theirbasement, but could notprovide the trappings of Chechen Jews Find Refuge from War Aided by Jewish Agency & American Jewry a normal life. Eric remained confined to the cellar from the ages of four to six, when most children are free to explore their world with blithe abandon. At an age when children draw strength from the security of a mother's loving arms, Eric was encircled only by four walls ofhis basement refuge. Even after the war, a string oflosse s and separations continued to unravel Eric's chances for a normal child­ hood. Eric was shuffled through a series of orphanages for hidden children when France was liberated. Finally, he was reunited with his father, who miraculously survived the carnage of Auschwitz. After four dismal years in Germany with a father shattered by unspeak­ able experiences, Eric was shipped to the United States to live with grandparents. Fouryears later, he came full circle, taking refuge in yet another orphanage, this time in Denver, Colorado, where he finished out his lonely youth. The effects of Eric's lost childhood lay buried beneath layers of denial for many years. Now Eric is peeling back those layers to rediscover his identity. What he is finding is the triumph ofthe human spirit. A University professor who escaped to Pyotergorsk from Chechnya stands to ask Jewish Agency Today, Eric Cahn is a successful American busi­ emissaries about immigration to Israel. He is among dozens of Chechen Jews being sheltered nessman, a loving father and a popular lecturer. He is in a hotel rented by the agency as a refugee station. So far, 51 Jews from Chechnya have been a former vice presdient of the 300,000-member U.S. brought to Israel, with an additional 120 refugees, including some of those now in Pyotergorsk, Jaycees. He has spoken to over 10,000 students and adults to share his personal testimony about the anguish expected to follow in the next few weeks. "We will rescue every last Jew out of Chechnya and help borne ofbigotry, the power of human kindness, and the them get to Israel," said Chaim Chessler, head ofthe Jewish Agency delegation in the former hope for a better tomorrow. Soviet Union speaking in Pyotergorsk, now the main gathering place for all war zone refugees. The SHOFAR, April, 1995 Page College Students Fired Up at AlPAC's Atlanta '95 by Pris Siskin College students from throughout the Southeast came to Atlanta for the American Israel Public Affairs Committee's Regional Political Leadership Training Seminar. More than 40 colleges and universities were represented from 11 different states. Students fromTexa s and Tulane asked to participate as well, because their final exams would conflict with the national AIPAC Conference in May this year. On Saturday night, "Hotlanta," a semi-formal party took place on the Emory Campus and the seminar began bright and early Sunday morning. UTC students Adina Roberts and Dan Feinberg and Cleveland State's Matthew Whitley came in for the event. As a member of AlPAC's Executive Committee, I had the privilege of addressing the students on the grassroots efforts of a volunteer in an AIPAC chapter, lobbying at home and in Washington, and becoming involved in campaigns and elections. The seminar was designed to provide intensive political training for pro-Israel students, so that they can more effectively involve themselves in the political process and pro-Israel affairs. Atlanta Consul General Arye Mekel gave the students an historical overview of Israel, explaining how the peace process evolved. Our Regional Director, Mark Moskowitz, gave a thorough discussion of bur legislative agenda. Lay leaders teamed up with four Jewish state legislators to lead workshops about effective ways to lobby. In one ofthe workshops, AIPAC Regional Director Allyson Marks teamed up with Georgia House of Representative's Doug Teper, AIPAC member Steve Selig, and Emory University student Lisa Zak for a very informative session. U.S. Congressman John Linder (R-GA) announced to the crowd during his luncheon address that he had signed on to the Jerusalem letter to Secretary of State Warren Christopher to support the moving ofthe US Embassy fromTe l Aviv to Jerusalem. He also spoke enthusiastically about his plans to lead the largest congressional trip to Israel this August. Representatives fromabou t 20 agencies and political offices attended the lunch to advertise summer internship and job opportunities. Jeremy Bush, the AIPAC media activities coordinator, participat­ Cleveland State student Matthew Whitley ed all day and also gave a plenary session on how to be an effective media activist on campus. DC (left) and UTC students Dena Roberts consultant and former Emory liaison Jennifer Laszlo also spoke about how she has made her love (center) and Dan Feinberg attended the of politics into a career. AIPAC Leadership Director Rachel Weinberg and Deputy Leadership Atlanta conference with Pris Siskin (right) Director Jill Werbel put together an excellent program. Rachel has spoken to us in Chattanooga last month. about activism on the campus and everyone went homefiredup to invite their Members of Congress to campus and recruit for the campus and recruit for the May Policy Conference. Dan Feinberg and Matthew Whitley have already signed up and graduate student Alan Lebovitz is helping on the i* ""»-•">' Vanderbilt campus. Thanks to you and others across the State of Tennessee, Senator Fred Thompson has signed on to the D'Amato-Moynihan letter to Secretary of HALF OF CONGRESS HAS BEEN Piesidertt Bill Onion State Warren Christopher which supports moving NEWLY ELECTED «»1 the US Embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem. Ac­ tion was needed quickly; many of you responded IN THE LAST FIVE YEARS... immediately and faxed your message to Senator AND THEY ARE PLANNING SOME Thompson. Thank you foryour help. Certainly, in Bon. lorn Daschle, Senate Mtooriry teak the future, we'll need additional help and more of OF THE BIGGEST BUDGET CUTS IN you will be called... and here's the proof.../ works. HISTORY. Bill febte. Republican Strategist Our Congressmen and Senators need to know about Martin Peteft, IdtoHn-Chief, Re* Repubtk the concern of an active and caring pro-Israel com­ munity in Tennessee. As mentioned in last month's MAKE SURE ISRAEL ISN'T ON foce-ro-foce lobbying with Your Members of Congress Shofar, Senator BUI Frist had signed on and more recently, Representative Zack Wamp has signed Private Tow of the U.S. Hokoust Memorial Museum THE CUTTING BLOCK. on to the House of Representative's Jerusalem '•:• Nigltf-Tfftie Tour of Wosbrngjoa'sMowiments : letter. Spedal Programs for Young leaders ond First-lime Participants Join over 2,000 pro-Israel leaders front all 5G*iui*i, in . lengthening '-»= the U.S.-Israel relationship by reaching out to Amenta's new Congress, m AlPAC's 36th Annual Policy m7 Conference EvangeJicol Chiistk»s and Americaa Jews: Is Partftersfeip Possible ©a the Pro-lsiael Agendo? May 7-9,1999 The Terroiist Threat to Afnetieo ond Istaeh From Sheraton Washington Hotel •-:-••<::.••: .,••:Ni.;->, ; Wsmi laael: HoftgKongo!theHosrMiddleEast? For further information contact Pris Siskin at 629- 52Q2. Page 4 The SHOFAR, April, 1995 Community Relations News 1 Jewish Community federation Social Services ^paftment On the UTC Campus Do You Care? by Amy Boulware, MSW I have recently received a number of phone calls asking me for advice on how to cope with the caregiving of elderly parents. I have contacted a number of agencies in town looking for support services for these families. What I found was that there were support groups that dealt with specific groups ranging from alzheimer's patients to mental illness. What I didn't find was a Amy Boulware, MSW group that helped care givers deal with any number of issues ranging from frustration, to anger, to down right fatigue. I contacted Ellie Johnson who coordinates the geriatric division at Family and Childrens' Services and we bounced around the idea of UTC Jewish students met in March with community leaders. (L-R) starting a group that helped caregivers explore the issues related to Marcy Pellegrino, Jennifer Forman, Adina Roberts, Dan Feinberg, "caregiving". Knowing that if a person is "the "caregiver they will not Seaton Green and Pris Siskin. [JoelBarkin, Jennifer Schwartz, Rabbi necessarily have time to attend a support group each week we decided Joseph Klein and Vince Pellegrino not in photo.] to create a six week symposium that would deal with issues affecting The Jewish Community Federation hosted a pizza dinner and informal meeting those caring for the elderly in an environment where they will learn forthe UTC Jewish Student Union. Senior, Adina Roberts, led the group and Rabbi coping strategies as well as gather resources. Each week we will discuss Joe Klein, Marcy and Vince Pellegrino, and Pris Siskin shared with the students what a different topic and then there will be time allowed for sharing and is available to them at our synagogues, on the UTC campus, through our Jewish caring. We will offer this six week program on consecutive Tues­ Community Federation, and home hospitality. It was a good dialogue and the days, April 25th through June 6th from 3:00-5:00 p.m. at the Jewish students talked about some ofthe programs and activities they would like to see in Community Center. I along with Becky Ingle and Ellie Johnson from the future. The students met later in the week for dinner on their own and are now planning Family and Childrens' Services will facilitate the sessions. a student and Jewish faculty brunch after their spring break. The students are looking Ifyou or anyone in your family can benefit fromattendin g this group forward to exchanges with other Jewish students on Tennessee campuses, including please pre-register by calling Joan Sparks of FCS at 755-2870. UTKandVanderbilt

Social Services *fe. Available at the Federation Seniors & people with disabilities < Family and Individual Counseling Services who need transportation for: < Russian Resettlement < Budgeting Services • Doctor's Appointment? • Beauty Shop? < Elderly Support Services < Shopping Assistance • Banking? • Grocery Shopping? < Friendly Home Visits y Mall Shopping? • Important errands? < Telephone Reassurance < Financial Assistance < Transient Assistance A Reservations accepted on first come first served basis. < Information and Referral A Von runs from ?:30a.m.-3p.m. every Tuesday. Need someone to talk to about any issues or concerns? A Morning appointments preferred. .::. For a confidential appointment, call: Amy Boulware, MSW at 894-1317 A Call by Monday to be picked up on a Tuesday. Hours : Mon.Jues., Wed. & Thurs. 9 :30 a.m. to 4 p.m. A This service is offered free of charge. and by Appointment A The van is not lift equipped. Watch Jerusalem On-Line Sundays at 6:30p.m. on WTCI-TV45 (Cable 5) For information or to schedule c pickup call 894-1317. Sponsored by the Community Relations Committee of the Jewish k free service of the JewisbCanmunlY f edtwaJiw; d Grearar (kiOimof^U Community Federation of Greater Chattanooga The SHOFAR, April, 1995 Page A$e$i}g e From the rpile|| by Pris Siskin, Federation President Federation Van Gets People Not too long ago, on one ofthe top television news shows, therewasawonderfulsegmentonaging. Ihave always believed Where They Need to Go that age is a state of mind. We all can agree that we have had friends in their thirties or forties who act or think far older than our friends in their seventies or eighties, and sometimes in their nineties. On this particular show, we were introduced to a man 72 years young who holds the Guinness WorldRecord for executing.2,753 basketball free-throws without a miss. Another gentleman at95 still teaches violin at Julliard. And there's psychologist Ida Davidoff who, at 90, has a personal trainer and still sees patients (after raising four children, she had gone back to college to get her degree). These active seniors had some specific rules. Rule#l: Challenge yourself mentally. Find new obstacles and new challenges in your life, even in your fifties. Study something you know nothing about; rekindle the brain. Try aerobic swimming, go to lectures. Ida takes singing lessons. Rule #2: It's okay to mourn that we are not what we used to be. Loss of hair, loss of teeth, bending over...it's okay. Rule #3: Don't let others tell you your image of aging. The message is relax; ifyou forget something, it will come to you. Age with vitality! Ifyou are going to live, live! For Ida, aging is a work of art. I am pleased to say that this is the attitude of so many of our Chai Steppers and Golden Agers. Our Social Worker, Amy Boulware, Assistant Execuitve Program Director, Marcy Pellegrino, and I have been meeting with these two wonderful groups to see how they would like to expand their programs. Under Joy Adams' able leadership with Barnetta Allen, the Chai Steppers were already on their way. Now they are ready for even more activities from university lectures on current events and computers, movies and travelogue outings, to art and flower-arranging. Both the Chai Steppers and Golden Agers willbe active participants in our community-wide Israel Fair on Sunday, May 21*. The Golden Agers want more diverse activities, including many in which the Chai Steppers participate. Both groups want to interact with younger generations and share stories, recipes, and activities. In addition, they would enjoy home visits, as well as phone chats and reassurance calls. Filling out insurance and medical forms is often a difficult task for which these members of our community would welcome your assistance. Please contact Amy Boulware ifyou can help us. Pris Siskin, Federation President, rode Van driver, Claude Thompson, is happy to along in the van one Tuesday and visits help folks with their packages, here with Mr. Shankman. As you can see from the pictures, I rode our Jewish Community Federation van with driver Claude Thompson one Tuesday and had a very special day. Perhaps because the day began with the threat of rain we didn't have many customers. We want everyone to know our new, comfortable van is available for anyone who needs a ride to the market or bank, to do errands, go to the doctor, or the beauty parlor, Everyone raves about our driver, Claude, who is very patient and kind and is more than happy to carry your bags in for you. He's always there to carefully help you in and out of our van in front of entrances. Helen Bouchea had to tell me a cute story— to watch out when you buy a pineapple. Apparently, Helen's pineapple was placed in a separate bag and Claude found it in the van after everyone had been taken home. It had rolled under the seat. Claude called Helen and made a special trip to her house to deliver her pineapple. It's become their joke. Ifyou need our services, just call the Federation office (894-1317) on Monday and Claude will pick you up on Tuesday as close to the time you request as possible. Claude and our Federation van are on the road every Wednesday too, when our Golden Agers meet at the JCC for lunch and activities. My van excursion was a wonderful one. I had a great day with some exceptionally bright and lovely people who have much to share. We all can live our lives to our fullest potential. Think about what you can share with others. I guarantee you will see what our Chai Steppers and Golden Agers will be sharing with you in the near future. I must agree with psychologist Ida Davidoff; aging is a work of art and in our community, we are blessed with beautiful people. Robert, Jonathan, and Daniel join me in wishing you all a happy, healthy Passover. It is a wonderful holiday to share with Claude carefully helps Hannah Hochman family and friends. Please contact Marcy or Amy at the Feder­ out of the van so she can do with her ation office if you would like to host someone from your Claude meets Mrs. Bouchea at her community or a student at UTC. , . _ , , ,. errands. door and escorts her to the van. Page The SHOFAR, April, 1995

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Nightmare's End - The Liberation ofthe Camps, airing in commemoration ofthe 50th anniversary ofthe Allied liberation ofthe concentration camps occupied during the Holocaust, departs from traditional Holocaust documentaries by presenting testimony from Allied servicemen DllEPiOT who discovered a number of concentration camps in 1945. Through in-depth eye-witness accounts given by American, British and Soviet soldiers who liberated the camps and with the aid of stirring archival footage, Nightmare's End - The Liberation ofthe Camps documents, in sometimes horrifying detail, the truth of the massive crimes committed in the concentration camps by Adolph Hitler's Third Reich, In recognition of Holocaust Remembrance Week, this program, making its U.S. television premiere, airs on Sunday, April 23, from 9:00-10:30 PM (ET/PT) and midnight-1:30 AM (ET/PT), Pictured. Ex-prisoners at Mauthausen concentration camp in Austria tear down the Nazi symbols of the eagle and swastika on May 6,1945.

1995 Maccabi USA/Sports fcr Israel Events April July 3 Palm Beach County Golf Tournament - Lake Worth, FL 1 Special Olympics - Yale University, New Haven, CT 29 Robert E. Spivak Tribute Dinner - Philadelphia 7 European Maccabi Games-Amsterdam, Holland, to 7/14 Maccabiah Steering Committee Meeting-Philadelphia 10 Akron/Canton/Youngstown Golf Tournament Vienna, OH May 17 North Jersey Golf Tournament - West Orange, NJ 1 Charlotte Golf Tournament - Charlotte, NC 24 Baltimore Golf Tournament - Baltimore, MD TBA Denver Golf Tournament 24 - 31 Maccabi Transatlantic Golf Cup-Great Britain 14 MWU Plenum - Israel August 19 Washington DC Golf/Tennis Tournament-Rockville, MD TBA Pittsburgh Golf Tournament 21 San Diego Chapter Tennis Tournament - La Costa 13 JCC Maccabi Youth Games Los Angeles to 8/17 22 Philadelphia Golf Tournament - Lafayette Hill, PA JCC Maccabi Youth Games Columbus, to 8/17 June JCC Maccabi Youth Games Houston, to 8/17 TBA Dayton Golf Tournament JCC Maccabi Youth Games • Central FL, to 8/17 TBA Indianapolis Golf Tournament 14 Long Island Golf Tournament - Great Neck, NY 5 Monty Hall/LA Golf Tournament - Tarzana, CA 20 JCC Maccabi Youth Games - Long Island to 8/24 12 Cleveland Golf Tournament • Aurora, OH October 16 Louisville Golf Tournament - Louisville, KY 25 New Orleans Golf Tournament - New Orleans, LA 25 Phoenix Golf Tournament - Scottsdale, AZ November 26 Chicago Golf Tournament - Lake Bluff, IL 3- 5 Maccabiah Games Conference - Boston For more information about Maccabi USA/Sports for Israel, December please contort ttw nationalt office et 1926 Arch street, 24 Pan Am Maccabi Games - Buenos Aires - to 1/4/96 Philadelphia, PA 19103 or calf (216) 561-6900. The SHOFAR, April, 1995 Page

j-iy K f April 30-May 10 Homecoming II Mission June 18-25 Women's Div. Campaign .mm Chair & Directors Mission June 18-28 SoutheastRegion mm Family Mission Suggested Vol. Gift: $1,000 Subsidy: $500 Bar/Bat Mitzvah child willbe free Give dad the giftof Father's Day in Israel. JfeSI June 18-28 Homecoming III Mission June 25-July 5 Family Mission II July 2-13 Singles Mission I (25-351 July 9-19 Family Mission III July 23-Aug. 2 Singles Mission II (25-35. August 6-11 Prime Minister's Mission August 6-16 Young Adults Mission (21-27) August 6-16 Family Mission IV WMm August6-17 Grandparents'/ Grandchildien'sMission Augustl3-23 VoungCouplea Mission Sept 3-13 Singles Over 35 Mission • 4 ' * October 22-26 Wcanens Division Lion of WbmMm Judah Mission Oct.22-Nov.l President's Mission Dec 24-Jan 3 Winter Family Mission -AH mission participants fan, rfctlve Setuote wen, 60 -Subsidy is available on Odofoitl-25.1995 2 weefea at a, (eiamefy pace suggested gift levelis Take a trip home and feel a part ofthe beauty and glory of your land. Look into the eyes of children from Tashkent, Yemen, Syria...you'll see the soul ofthe -Costs based on double country. Talk to soldiers, kibbutzniks, scientists...you'll feel the strength that is propelling Israel into the 21st century. City of Gold ~ Spend four days wrapped in the magic of Jerusalem, with its ethnic diversity, historic sites, and ethereal beauty. Spend Shabbat celebrating subject to change. the holy sounds of silence. Feel the ages slip away as you caress the weathered ^Formpre mfprmatipn;: stones ofthe Western Wall. And feel the pulse of today at the city's most popular restaurants, cafes and galleries. VViston, Missions Chair City ofStyle ~ enjoy three days in Tel Aviv, the city that moves to its own distinct pace. Stroll the beaches until you reach the adjoining old port city of Jaffa~a renovated Jewel tha proudly juts over the Mediterranean. Vis'ity Tel Aviv's •Sbibmbha^ museums, concert halls and chic boutiques. City ofthe Sages ~ take three days to enjoy the hoi springs of Tiberias, which have healed and rejuvenated since ancient times. Tiberias, rich in religious history, is built on the shores ofthe poetic Lake Kinneret It's surronded by the Galilee's rolling hills, mountains and nature reserves. Queen ofthe Mediterranean ~ forthreedays experiencethe majesty of Haifa. The city is built on three levels, dramaticallyrising from the city's portto the peaks of Mount Carmel. The Haifa area is home to kibbutzim, Druze villages, universities and Ein Hod, one of Israel's best known artist villages. Cost: $2,900 per person. No minimum commitment required. This year in Jerusalem! For further information contact Lou Solomon at 894-1317. „ Page 8 The SHOFAR, April, 1995

Fela Green eame to Chattanooga io February of 1950 with her late husband, Isadore, and her two small children, Henry and Mitzi. In the aftermath of >V Wll, they had last Jived in Ebelsberg, a camp for displaced persons between Austria and Germany. Mrs. Oeen worked as a photographer, to make ends meet, doing many family portraits and document photos for those awaiting approval and transportation to their new lives in new homes. Her photos wUi become part of the piattaoooga Jewisb Pictorial Museum.

Right: A Bricha pallbearer stands in the foreground next to the coffin containing the ashes of 30 deathcamps of Europe. Speeches were given by prominent rabbis and Christian clergy from all over Europe, to people who had been waiting for hours for this special ceremony to begin. In the background are the barracks of the Ebelsberg Displaced Persons Camp where Jews awaited transport to their new homes- "It was the fall of 1949," Mrs. Green began. "Preparations were being made in Camp for neany -among them, Fela & Isadore Green and two weeks for this special event. When the day came, we waited for hours for the ceremony to begin. their children, Henry and Mitzi. [Historic A special coffin of glass andmarble was made to hold the ashes of each ofthe death camps in Europe. photo: Fela Green] From Poland, fromHungary , from Yugoslavia, each ofthe thirty urns bore the name ofthe camp from which its charred human remains had come. Rabbis came from all over Europe. The Catholic Church even sent emissaries from the Pope. Everyone made speeches. A table with a ladder was Below: A special coffin of marble and set up so I could take the pictures. (Asfar as I know, no other pictures were taken on this occasion.) glass was built to house the urns of ashes of Following the ceremony at the camp, the coffin was carried to the train station by the Bricha, the thirty death camps of Europe. The members ofthe Jewish Underground who found Jewish children who had been hidden during the name of each camp is written at the top of war and took them to Israel. A prominent rabbi escorted the coffin by international train. I asked each urn to identify where the ashes had someone where they were taking the ashes, and was told that they were going to Israel for come from. [Historic photo: Fela Green] interrment," Mrs. Green concluded. The SHOFAR, April, 1995 tuberculosis) and they were advised that there Jela Qnen Jtemembm were no suitable facilities in the new State to take care of him at that time. It was decided that the Fela Green was bom in Radamsko, Poland, a small United States was the best place for them to townnearLodz. In 1939, as the Germans took Poland, she relocate, so they registered for immigration, Isadore was caught in Belsko and couldn't get home. Between as a baker and Fela as a photographer. 1939 and 1941 she was constantly on the run, hiding out They went to a DP camp in Puch, near Salzburg, in the mountains. As the Germans came, everyone tried where they had a special TB treatment center for to move to the East, to Russia. She made her way to Lvov. children like Henry. They were drastically over­ One night the Russians came and took everyone there to crowded, but didnot refuse the child in need. "We Mariskaya, about 750 km. east of Moscow on the River have eleven sick children, so well have twelve," Volga. They were put in a Russian labor camp doing very they said. It was when they were in Puch that Fela heavy labor. She had been there for about 6 months or a was able to obtain a camera and film and develop­ year when she met Isadore Green. They were married in ing equipment and started to take and sell photos a Russian civil ceremony while in the labor camp. They which were sent to the United States and Israel. It were still in the Mariskaya camp in August of 1944 when was at this time (1947) that Mitzi was born. their son Henry was born. By now the Russians were After this they went to Ebelsberg, a point of pushing the Germans back, and Anderson's Army, a embarkation camp for displaced persons between Polish 'Volunteer" army was assembled from the labor Austria and Germany. At Ebelsberg, Fela was Fela Green camps to help clear the Germans out of Poland. (People able to make ends meet by doing portraits and document photos for others in the camp. did not volunteer for this army, they were sent.) Isadore Here, in the fall of 1949, she took these historic photos. A very short time later, the Green, a father for just 6 weeks, soon learned that the Greens received approval to go the the United States and were given just a week to Russians meant to rule Poland and ran away to Beuthen (a prepare for the trip. They surreptitiously made their way through the German lines to small town in Poland near Austria) where he found a job Bremmenhoffen (a German port) where they sat and waited for six weeks. Finally, the baking and hid. He was able to bribe a Polish officer in General Horsey, a U.S. cargo ship pulled into port and arrangements were made to take Anderson's Army to get word to his wife Fela whom he them to New Orleans. They arrived in February of 1950 and came directly to Chattanoo­ had left behind in Mariskaya. In the spring of 1946, when ga, where work could be found in their professions, to begin their new life in America. Henry was 18 months old, they j oined Isadore in Beuthen. Following the war the Greens had wanted to go to Israel; however, Henry was a sick child (he suffered from CrIATTANOOqA JtWISrl CoMMUNIT)f YOM HAShoAri COMMEMORATION WcdiHcsdAy evENtNq, ApRil24^ 7;Wp,»t,

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The Chattanooga JewishPictorialMuseum, a project of the Jewish LOVE THEM GUARANTEED. CommunityFederation's ChaiSteppers, wiltshoweasejamitypictures of everyday life past and present. Confirm ation classes, Hebrew PASSOVER ITEMS ARE AVAILABLE AT YOUR Classes, tifecyclf events, holiday celebrations, ceremonial objects, all 6951 LEE HIGHWAY, 4011 BRAINERD ROAD, CHATT. sen'easnvidreminden community history, &9213 LEE HIGHWAY, OOLTEWAH STORE. Ifyou want ya^rfamily included, please cult Joy Adams, chair of this project, at 892*2664 and she will arrange erything. Page 10 The SHOFAR, April, 1995

Our ancestors may have been in a big hurry For your Passover pleasure I have drawn when they left Egypt for the Promised Land, Matzah Recipes fromx "something old", A in their haste creating the crummiest holiday Pesach Sampler: From Appetizer to imaginable—but what tasty crumbs they are! Afikomen put out by Women's Branch Even Mrs. Hoover (the family name was UOJCA, NY, 1976; "something new", Horowitz) put away her vacuum cleaner in Passover Treasures, put out last year by the dismay after the first seder, waiting to get up Talmud Torah of Minneapolis (my alma all those nasty little crumbs at the end ofthe mater); "something borrowed", from Pots week. But matzah, like the manna that ofLuckfputout by theB 'nai Israel Sisterhood replaced it in the desert, is indeed a versatile of Pensacola, FL some time ago; and "something to cheer you up when you're foodstuff. Matzah "purists" like it best freshly schmeered with Cold sweet butter, blue", Passover S'mores ofmy own invention. especially if someone else does the schmeering (my Dad's speciality). Others prefer Have a happy and crummy Passover. jam, cream cheese or (clog-my-arteries) schmaltz atop this crunchy Passover staple. Marlene Solomon Matzah Toffee Passover Treasures Fried Matzah (Matzah Brie) Spinach Strata Passover Treasures 1 box thin tea matzahs or 4 regular matzahs Passover Treasures 10 oz. pkg. frozen, chopped spinach 3 eggs 1 cup butter or margarine 1 cup brown sugar 3 matzahs 3 eggs, well beaten 1 cup grated hard cheese (Swiss or cheddar) 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional) 2 dashes white pepper 1 Tbsp. butter 11/2 cups mashed potatoes 4 matzahs Grease jelly roll pan. Lay matzahs flat in pan. 1/2 tsp. salt cinnamon and sugar mixture 2 Tbsp. butter Combine butter and sugar and bring to a boil for 5 2 Tbsp. oil • honey or preserves Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Defrost spinach at minutes, stirring constantly. Pour nuts into mixture. Soak matzahs in hot water 3 minutes. Strain in room temperature. Drain. Grate half the cheese into Pour mixture over matzahs. Bake at 3 50 degrees for 10 colander and squeeze moist-dry (not soggy). Soak it Add 1 egg and 1/3 ofthe mashed potato mixture. minutes, watching it carefully to prevent from burning. matzahs in eggs seasoned with salt and pepper. Melt oil Mix well. Soak matzahs in water for 2 minutes. Take Let cool slightly and break into smaller pieces. and butter in a 10 inch fry pah. When very hot, pour in them out carefully and drain on a dish towel. Line the Variation: Spread 1 cup chocolate chips over hot batter and fry on medium heat until brown. Slide onto bottom and sides of a greased 10x10 baking dish with brittle, let melt and spread with knife. plate and put back in pan to brown other side. To serve, 2 ofthe matzahs (one on the bottom, the other broken cut into pie-shaped wedges. Top with cinnamon and into fourths to place along sides.) Spread the spinach sugar, honey or your favorite preserves. Note: Instead evenly over the matzahs. Cover the spinach with the Matzah Munchies Passover Treasures remaining 2 matzahs. Mix together the remaining 3 sheets matzah 1 egg 1/2 tsp. cinnamon of an omelet you can scramble ingredients. Yield: 3 servings. mashed potatoes, cheese, and eggs. Spread the mix­ 1/2 cup sugar 1/3 cup melted butter or margarine ture over the matzahs. Crumble pieces of butter over Place matzah on cookie sheet Beat together egg, the top. Bake 45 minutes at 350 degrees, oruntil the top sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter. Spread batter Cheese Triangles Passover Treasures is golden brown. Serve hot Yield: 6 servings over matzahs. Sprinkle with nuts, seeds or grated 4 matzahs 2 medium potatoes, cooked chocolate. Bake 10 minutes at 350 degrees. Let cool 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese 2 eggs and break into chunks. Let dry one day. Do not Passover Lasagna (Meat) 1/2 cup cottage cheese 1 tsp. salt A Pesach Sampler cover. 1 egg, beaten oil for frying 6 large onions, chopped 1/2 c. oil Soak matzahs in warm water for 5 minutes. Pom- 3 lbs. chopped meat 8 matzahs out the water, dry matzahs being careful not to break. Pizza Souffle Passover Treasures 6 eggs 2 cans tomato-mushroom sauce Mash the potatoes with a hand masher. Mix with the 5 matzahs 2 large eggs 1 cup milk 1 c. white wine salt & pepper to taste cheeses, eggs and salt. Cut each matzah into quarters. 110 oz. can tomato sauce with mushrooms Same onions in oil until tender. Add meat until the Put a teaspoon ofthe filling on one side of each piece. onion powder (opt.) garlic powder (opt.) redness disappears. Add tomato-mushroom sauce, salt Fold the other half over the filling. Dip in the egg and 1/2- 3/4 lb. American or Mozzarella cheese, sliced and pepper to taste. Beat eggs. Add wine. Line pan fry in hot oil until golden brown on both sides. Trim Lightly butter a 9 x 13 inch pan. Wet the matzahs with aluminum foil and grease. Using two matzahs for edges off fried rectangles into triangles and serve lightly with water. Fit 2 1/2 matzahs on the bottom of each layer, take matzahs (one at a time) dip into egg- immediately. •the pan. Cover the matzahs with half ofthe tomato wine mixture and line pan. Add 1/3 meat mixture. sauce. Arrange the sliced cheese over the tomato Place two more soaked matzahs on top of meat mixture sauce. Cover the cheese with the remaining matzahs. and repeat, alternating meat and matzahs, topping with Pour the remaining sauce over the matzahs. Sprinkle Apple Matzah Kugel Pots of Luck two soaked matzahs. Pour any remaining egg-wine the top with onion and garlic powder. In medium sized 4 matzahs 3 eggs well beaten overall. Cover with aluminum foil. Place in preheated bowl, beat the eggs well with the milk. Pour over the 1/2 tsp. salt 1/2 cup sugar 375 degree oven for 1/2 hour. While this bakes, make matzahs. Bake 30 minutes in preheated 375 degree 1/2 cup melted chicken fat or butter mushroom sauce. oven, or until the custard is set Let rest foi 10 minutes 1 tsp. cinnamon 1/2 cup chopped walnuts Mushroom Sauce (for top) before cutting into serving portions. Serves: 6-7. 2 large apples, pared and chopped 3/4 to 1 c. cold water 3 lge.onlons, chopped fine 1/2 cup raisins 1 Tbsp. potato starch Break matzahs in pieces. Soak in water until soft salt & pepper to taste Kibbutz Chocolate Matzah Torte Drain but do not squeeze dry. Beat eggs with salt 1/4 c. oil 1 lb. fresh mushrooms This recipe comes Kibbutz Tel Yosef near sugar and melted fat and cinnamon. Add to matzah Saute onions in oil until tender. Add sliced mush­ mixture. Stir in chopped nuts, chopped apples and rooms. Dilute potato starch in cold water and add salt MuGilboa. raisins. Dot with additional fat Bake in (350 oven) for and pepper to taste. After Lasagna has baked 1/2 hour, 6 matzahs 12 oz. chocolate chunk or bits 45 minutes or until lightly browned. Serves six. remove foil and pour mushroom sauce over top and 1/4 lb. margarine 2 Tbsp. cocoa 1/4 cup wine bake an additional 15 minutes. 1 cup sugar Chopped walnuts. Melt chocolate. Prepare a mixture in a saucepan of all dry ingredients except walnuts. Add wine and margarine and chocolate until totally blended and saucelike. Adjust proportions so that mixture is like a frosting. Have a happy am Cool slightly. Layer the matzah with the mixture as you would a torte. Cover the whole torte (top and sides) with the mixture as well. Add walnuts to top and sides. Let torte sit for at least one hour before cutting. Wealthy PassoverJi The SHOFAR, AprU, 1995 Page 11 Pesach kasagna-Pairy Passover S'Mores Marlene Solomon Spinach Mina (Sephardic Recipel Fmoyer Treasures 1 whole matzah 1 sm. Elite chocolate bar A Pesach Sampler 3-5 Matzahs 2 eggs (use one more if needed) 3-4 marshmallows (with or without coconut) 8 matzahs 6 eggs 2 lbs. spinach warmwater 1 can tomato mushroom sauce 11/2 tsp.basil Wet matzah slightly (do not soak, and break in half 1/2 tsp. salt 2 Tbsp. grated sharp cheese 1 tsp. garlic powder 1 1/2 tsp. parsley with the lines. Place chocolate bar on matzah half. 1/2 lb. cottage cheese oil or shortening 8 oz. cottage cheese 8 oz. mozzarella cheese Place marshmallows on top. Coverwith second matzah Soften matzahs in warm water and drain on towel mushrooms, sliced half. Microwave at 80% power for about 45 seconds for 10 minutes. Wash & chop spinach fine,drai n well 1 pkg. spinach, frozen chopped, thawed to 1 minute, until marshmallows puff and chocolate and mix with 4 eggs, salt & 4/5 of combined cheeses. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Pour boiling water melts. Remove from oven and squish down. Cut into Grease 9x12" pan. Alternate layers of matzah & over matzah fora few seconds. Drain well. Beat eggs. bite-sized pieces with wet knife. Be prepared to share spinach mixture, ending with matzah. Mix remaining Add salt and pepper. Mix tomato mushroom sauce or hide in corner and enjoy! cheese with 2 eggs and spread over top, covering with with garlic, basil, and mushrooms (if desired). Dip a little shortening. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes. matzah in egg mixture - coatboth sides (use an 8 x 8 pan Matzah Charlotte with Wine Sauce Variation 1: Two mashed potatoes and a third egg to dip matzah in eggs). Mix cottage cheese with parsley A Pesach Sampler may be added to topping. and spinach (if desired). In an 8 x 8 pan, layer 1/3 of 4 eggs, separated 1/4 c. almonds, chopped Variation 2: Use 3 cups mashed potatoes in place the sauce, then matzah, then cottage cheese, and end lc. sugar 1/4 c. raisins, chopped of matzahs. Alternate layers of potatoes & spinach with mozzarella cheese on top. Bake 20-30 tnin. pinch salt 1 grated or sliced apple mixture. End with potatoes. Proceed as above. Drizzle 3 matzahs juice «& rind of 1 lemon top with,oil & score with fork. Instant Blintzes A Pesach Sampler Soak matzahs and squeeze out water. Mix with all other ingredients except egg whites. Beat whites until For instant blintzes use matzah halves. Wet them Matzah Cheese Kugel stiff and fold in. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes, slightly, Insert cheese filling between 2 halves and fry A Pesach Sampler until top is golden brown. Serve hot with wine sauce. in small quantity of oil or butter until browned on both 6 matzahs, unbroken 1 Tbsp. grated lemon rind Wine sauce sides. lukewarm water 3 Tbsp. lemon Juice 1 c. honey 1/4 c. red wine 1 c. water Cheese Filling 1 lb. pot cheese 3/4 tsp. salt 4 eggs 1 lb. farmer cheese 1/4 c. sugar 1 egg Juice of 1 lemon 1 Tbsp. butter or shortening 1/4 c. butter 3/4 c. sugar 2 c. milk Bring honey and water to a boil and simmer for 10 1/4 tsp. cinnamon 1/2 tsp. salt Cover matzahs with lukewarm water and let stand min. Add butter or shortening. Cool. Add wine & Mash cheese and combine with other ingredients. three minutes. Drain carefully. Beat eggs with sugar lemon juice. Pour over Matzah Charlotte. Fin. and stir in milk, rind, juice & salt Melt the butter in a 9fSBI9ffSJB ..II I Ja'1.1..'I ... 1 1.1.1...... *.«.! ...... 1? I??." .' '•.•.*.*.'.* ,?FT"?!M!i.rt.l.W.'J'.l*.li shallow baking pan, tilt to coat sides. Turn excess Passover Treasures at $12.95 eachplas$3MPostage and handlingbutte r into milk mixture. Place two of the drained per booh Phase make check payable to Minneapolis Talmud Torah,matzah s in pan and sprinkle evenly with half of the cheese. Repeat, ending with matzahs. Pour milk and For gifts;, include names, addresses ana" cards. Send request to: egg mixture overall. Bake at 350 degrees for one hour, Talmud Tomh of Minneapolis. 8290 West 33rd Street, Minneapolis,until golde n brown. Serve hot or cold with peaches or other fruit. (Matzahs go side by side in 8x13" pan.) MNS5M(6Wm-Q3ie ftvitz llllfillllllll —a* w • VaVa. . ;J ;. The month of March has al­ It is times like these that I remem­ ways reminded me of spring fe­ ber how lucky I am to be spending ver, the blooming ofthe dogwood a year in Israel — learning new trees, warm weather and spring things and meeting new people. break. However, this March has These shortweekswere packed with brought back memories of He­ so much new material and information brew school, my Bat Mitzvah and I learned the reasons why we light family Shabbat dinners. I have Shabbat candles, why we keep kosher, and why women are not obligated to spent the third track ofmy Otzma read from the Torah. Livnot experience on another Israel pro­ U'Lehibanot showed me the vastness gram — Livnot U'Lehibanot (to and complexity ofthe Jewish religion. build and to be built). Livnot is In fact, some believe Judaism is not just typically a 2 to 3 month program a religion, but a culture as well. I found for people with abasic background myself recalling the explanations my in Judaism. The program has two parents gave me about why I could not campuses — one in Tzfat and one bring a pepperoni pizza into the house and why I needed to stay home (at least in Jerusalem. forafew hours) forFriday night dinner. 1 Avnot was asked to design a special Until now, I have thought of course which would allow Otzmaniks to study Judaism in an open and ques­ the traditions I celebrate with my tioning atmosphere. My group — 25 family as more of a Jewish cul­ people from both Kibbutz Revivim and Carnival Night at Ramat Hadassah was a big success with face painting, ture; however, now I realize that Mishmar Hasharon — spent the first sponge toss at the Otzmaniks and apple-bobbing planned by all 8 the religion itself encompasses this eight days studying and working in Otzmaniks for the 110first year kids. About 45 ofthe 225 kids at Ramat culture. A valuable lesson that I Tzfat and the last eight days in Jerusa­ am taking from this experience is lem, Our studies were concentrated on Hadassah are Ethiopian. (L-R top) Uri, Shalom and Beth Lebovitz. (bottom) Samuel, Moshe, Miriam andSigilit. that to be a Jew does not mean you the issues of the Jewish family and have to follow all of the many spirituality. I learned about the reli­ included no writing and no use of electricity — a true day of rest. laws; it simply means you take gious beliefs on marriage, dating, One ofthe highlights of this experience was my Shabbat in Jerusalem. They and practice that with which you Kashrut, and the many guidelines for arranged for us to go to families in pairs in order to gain another glimpse into an observing Shabbat. In fact, twice I Israeli religious Shabbat. Although I only spent Friday evening with the family, I feel most comfortable. celebrated a religious Shabbat. This enjoyed singing, eating, playing with the four children and visiting with the parents. Page 12 The SHOFAR, April, 1995 by Dr. Irven Resnick From the Chair of Excellence Chair of Excellence in Judaic Studies, UTC The Talmud and the Expulsion of the Jews from Christendom While the expulsion ofthe Jews from almost every European country by the end ofthe 15th century is widely known, it is not generally known that these expulsions were preceded by a vigorous attack upon the Talmud. By the twelfth-century, Christian religious polemics began to attack the Talmud as a source for Jewish blasphemies against Christianity. Ultimately, it was the blasphemies against Christianity allegedly contained in the Talmud that drove efforts in thirteenth-century Paris to confiscate all ofthe Jewish copies, and to consign these to the flames. In 1242, perhaps as many as twenty-four cartloads ofthe Talmud—10,000-12,000 volumes—were burned Dr. Irven Resnick in Paris with the enthusiastic support of King Louis DC. Although the efforts in Paris to destroy the Talmud did not spread throughout Europe, the impact on the intellectual life ofthe once-flourishing Jewish community in France was devastating. Repeatedly, Jewish scholars appealed to the papacy and declared that without the Talmud, Jews could not properly understand or fulfill the precepts ofthe Bible. They rallied to the defense of the Talmud in the late 1240's and found some support with Pope Innocent IV. Such support was however, inadequate to restrain the zeal ofthe papal Iecate in Paris, Odo of Chateauroux, who continued to press efforts to locate and destroy these Jewish books. In 1247 he formed a commission of inquiry in which numerous scholars and theologians from the University of Paris participated. The outcome ofthe commission is revealed in Odo's proclamation of 15 May, 1248 in Paris, which rails against the Talmud for containing innumerable errors, abuses, blasphemies, and nefarious attacks on Christianity. Such books clearly should not be tolerated longer in Christendom. Not only was the Talmud allegedly filled with abuses against Christianity, but for numerous churchmen it was also held responsible for distorting the Jews' understanding ofthe Bible. As a result, Jews were no lonoer perceived as faithful, even to their own Mosaic law. Freely, they had abandoned it. But this was a conclusion dangerous to Jews, for if they had freely abandoned the truth ofthe Bible for the errors ofthe Talmud, then they must be charged with heresy, subject to the authority ofthe Inquisition. Consequently, a direct connection can be drawn from the conclusion that the books of the Jews ought no longer to be tolerated and the growing conviction that Jews themselves could not be tolerated in Christendom. As the one was consigned to the flames, so too could the other. The attack upon the Talmud became an attack on Jews themselves.

Editor's \'ate: litis article is being rtyrwted Josef Mengele: The Angel of Death from the November, 1994 issue of The Chattanooga Slate Communicator. The By Charlie Moss^ Staff W titer for I'he ('hattanooga State <'ammunicamr author researched Children ofthe Flumes, by Luceue Matalan Lagnado and Sheila Colm Hitler, the ultimate Aryan race: men and women who I am Jewish and I have a twin. To think of Deket, and Mengele, Titffrmptefe Story, by could rapidly multiply and rule the world. Mengele being separated from my sister was always a iieraUL. Pomerand John Wan:} fear when we were growing up. Knowing that tested various genetic theories in support of Hitler's we shared the womb together has always made racial dogma. Mengele's research strived to prove that some have lived to reveal the experience of surviving certain human characteristics were hereditary. It was Uncle Mengele's torture chamber. us close to each other. The closeness has given believed that he did research to induce multiple births Mengele, who came from a substantial background, us a special bond, an almost inner intuition in order to repopulate the depleted German army. was a happy and rambunctious child nicknamed about each other. As new captives arrived at the death camp, they "Beppo. "As a young adult, his good looks and charm When the day finally came for us to be separated were met with fire smell of burning flesh and the sight could soothe the most discouraged child. What went while attending different colleges, I felt a vast loneli­ of walking corpses. Bodies were ghostly thin and each wrong? How did this young doctor develop such a ness. My grief does not compare to that which you are looked as a clone to the next with their shaven heads driving interest in experimental medicine, and why did about to read; however, I can only imagine what pain and marked flesh like the brands of cattle. The dead he not distinguish between the mistreatment of patients and horror these twins felt as torture and death broke were piled on top of each other in huge mounds. and the limits of science? Mengele went beyond their bonds of love. Only twins and workers were spared the fate ofthe research and experimentation by means of hideous This isabriefbut explicit account ofthe life of Josef gas chambers. The strong were separated from the procedures on twins, dwarfs, hunchbacks and others in Mengele, the "Angel of Death," and the unspeakable weak, for they could work until they dropped dead. his persistent effort to claim these in the name of acts he performed on twins and others in Auschwitz. Twins were at the forefront of Mengele's sinister plan. medical progress. In reality, he was causing sickness The purpose of this topic is to educate people to the "Mengele's Children," as they were labeled, were and death for the sake of comparative dissections, injustices of racism, prejudice, discrimination and ulti­ easily identified and were pulled from the lines of separating families, stealing babies from the breasts of mately genocide. Mengele's support of Adolf Hitler's millions, often kicking and screaming, yet "Uncle their mothers and scarring the world forever. venture toward a superior race was nothing less than Mengele " practiced the art of manipulation by offering My sister visited Auschwitz. She saw the repulsive. candy to the mouths of weeping babes. He would crematoria, the great piles of ash left by the There were two sides to Josef Mengele: the doctor, sometimes allow mothers to accompany their crying charred bodies ofthe Holocaust. She saw pic­ who strived to find cures to rare diseases, and the children, especially the infants. tures of Mengele's twins, and that is when she madman who went to extreme measures in searching Several horrifying accounts have been document­ thought of me and cried. She told me, "We for those cures. Twins were the main focus of his ed by witnesses and survivors of Mengele's experi­ research, but he also studied persons with rare deformi­ ments. One of Mengele's assistants recalls a scenario could have been part of Mengele's experiments. ties. when Mengele was in a state of rage. He remembers We could have been among those children who Mengele was considered a goodlooking man from Mengele's sadistic expression as he ordered his assis­ had been so cleverly coaxed by Mengele, bribed a prominent background. He possessed an airof charm tant to bring him a jar containing an unborn fetus. He with a piece of chocolate or a sugar cube, into and finesse that intrigued women. He was surprisingly would soothe his anger by dissecting the jars contents. participating in the horrid experiments he per­ young, only 32, when he arrived at Auschwitz in May Other accounts include that of Mengele examining formed." of 1943. the eyes of children by inserting needles into the pupils Mengele must have been amazed when he first saw or dropping toxic chemicals into their eyes to conduct Auschwitz. The large complex, surrounded with barbed research. Surgeries on internal organs were often ChAWNOOQA JEWISH COMMUNIiy wire, was patrolled by SS guard dogs and stretched for conducted without the use of anesthesia. It was report­ miles in all directions. There were five crematoria and ed that the heart of a young patient was removed, again gas chambers, and, as Mengele arrived, a fellow doctor, without the use of anesthesia. YOM HaShoAh CoMMtMoiwioN Miklos Nyiszli, wrote: "My nose, and then my throat Josef Mengele demanded, almost lo the point of were fitted with the nauseating odor of burning flesh violence, that no one was to harm the subjects ofhis and scorched hair." experiments because a damaged human body could 7:?0p.M, Mengele was a man who was given great power and result in erroneous data. It is bizarre that these people obeyed no one. His only function was to exercise his were protected only until they were forced into Al MUfJAH CoNqRtCjAIJON powerto the depths ofhis research in order to create, for Mengele's clutches where the lives of most ended, yet The SHOFAR, April, 1995 Page Rabbinic Greetings at Passover

Next Year in Jerusalem! Maror. To Taste the Bitterness of Exile Create More Memories Today! As this issue of Three times a day Passover, for The Shofar reaches in our Prayer Service me, is always filled your household, I we daven for re­ with warm memo­ am on my way back demption out of ex­ ries of home and to Chattanooga from ile. But have weever family. It reminds Israel. Our group of stopped to think what me of the security eleven will have had exactly we need to that I felt as a child a wonderful, inspi­ do to merit this re­ with a large and rational, spiritually Rabbi Joseph Klein demption? RabbiDov Ber Weisman strong nuclear and Rabbi Josef Davidson enlightening and ed­ On Pesach we cele­ extended family ucationally meaningful time (I presume!) No brate our first "Geulah " (redemption) from our first with whom to share my joys and my sorrows. sooner will we unpack and resume our normal goluts (exile); and being the first,thi s makes Pesach the Every year we gathered together on the first lives than we will be preparing for Passover. paradym for all future exiles and redemptions. Which night with our fanfily and on the second night And when we get to the end ofthe Haggadah, to means, all future reasons, causes, and merits for all with my parents' closest friends. Over the subsequent goluts and redemptions have their root the conclusion of the Seder and declare "Ha- sources in the exodus of Egypt. Therefore, it stands to years, we all grew and matured, and, one by one, Shana Ha-Ba-ah Bi-Yirushalayim —Next Year reason, to find the merit needed to get us out of the we moved on our way. Many of those people in Jerusalem" we will say: "Been there al­ present golut, we need only to find what the original have died — my grandparents, my uncles, my ready!" I know that all of us will, for a brief merit of the Jewish people was in getting out of Egypt aunt, my parents' friends — the rest of us have moment, be standing together in the midst of (the first golut). scattered ourselves over the length and breadth Jerusalem, marveling at themajesty of just be­ In fact one ofthe verses we read in the Hagaddah of this country. ing there. You have heard it said often that each shelPesach givesus the answer- "V'yezaku-elHaElokim One might ask, "How is it that you are able to of us ought to go to Israel "at least once" to min Ha'avodah " (Exodus 2:23) - "(and Israel's) out­ celebrate Pesah at all, since all that you have is your cry over their work went up to Hashem ". Chazal is nuclear family with whom to share it? What memories celebrate the powerful identification that only quick to point out that the complete verse twice makes such a trip provides. To stand within the walls are you creating for your children that will compare mention of an "outcry " - one, an outcry over physical with those of your own? " I, too, have asked this ques­ of ancient Jerusalem, look down fromMasada , servitude, and two, a kvetch, a crying out of not being tion of myself. It would be easier to give in to the walk the walls of Crusader Acco and the twist­ able to serve Hashem properly because of their exile. It sadness that inevitably comes when our table is not ing streets of S'fat is to know that your Jewish was due to this second cry that the wheels of redemp­ filled with twenty-five to thirty of our closest family identity has a place within the history of the tion of Israel could be put into motion. and friends. It would be easier to ignore the holiday Jewish Heritage and the greater community of In the same line of thought, the Chiddushei HaRim rather than bring into focus the contrast between Pass­ Am Yisrael. This year when we come to our interprets the verse (Exodus 6:6) "V'Hotzetee etchem over past and present. collective recitation of "Next Year in Jerusa­ m'tachat sivlot Mizrayim" - "I took you out ofthe However, that would not be fair. That "PATIENCE" of Egypt". In other words, when, and would be fair neither to me nor to my family. lem " I would ask you to pause for a moment ... only when you had no more patience of being in exile, only a brief moment, and consider the possibil­ only when you give a kvetch because you feel you are We create our own memories. They may differ, ity of doing just that! in fact in golut - only then can I redeem you, says but they are filledwit h warmth and love just the Next yearis the 3000thbirthday ofthe city of Hashem. But as long as you can tolerate the exile - same. They convey the message of Passover no Jerusalem. Nextyearthatcity(ourcity!)andthe which means it doesn't bother you being distant from less than those sedarim of my childhood and State of Israel will especially prepare itself for Me (Hashem), itdoeosn'tbotheryou that you don'tfeel teach the lesson of courage and faith that is Jerusalem's anniversary celebration. "Jerusa­ the zzsfe'f(sweetness)of Torah and mitzvahs (forthat's inscribed on each page ofthe haggadah. Each what true golut means - the exile ofthe Jewish neshama seder has added a new layer of memory, a new lem 3000" will become the call to American (soul) which naturally yearns to do the will of Hashem), Jewry. If you've not gone before— this will be layer of appreciation for our People, our heri­ then, my kinderlach, I can't redeem you - you've got tage, our special relationship to one another and the year to go! to really want and feel you need to be redeemed to start ComewithRabbiDavidsonandmefor"Jerus- the geulah process. to God. Each seder is remembered with fond­ alem 3000". Our desire is to bring together Jews That's what eating the maror (bitter herbs) on ness and with love. It is my fervent prayer that from throughout the community for a Chatta­ Pesach is all about; we are not only commemorating the you, too, have such sedarim that you host or to nooga tour. What better way to see Israel than bitter times in Egypt - for the seder is a celebration of which you are invited. Mizpah and B'nai Zion with the two of us? We've talked about the freedom and if so how does maror have a place at the Congregations each have a community seder on possibility, and now invite you to talk to us. Pesach seder?l Rather, maror is part ofthe celebration the first and second nights of Passover, respec­ ofthe redemption. It was the fact that we felt that the tively, so that no one will be without a family on Make "Next year in Jerusalem " a statement of exile was maror - bitter - that allowed the redemption of intention. You can walk the streets of Jerusalem this most memory-filled holiday. Enjoy all of Egypt to start. the warm memories that you have of Passovers on its 3000th birthday, along with friends and So too now, we eat the maror as a sign of our your rabbis from Mizpah and B'nai Zion. Talk yearning to Hashem, that yes, now in our present golut past, but do not allow yourself to become over­ to Rabbi Davidson, talk to me, let us know we feel it is bitter and we want You to redeem us for we whelmed with nostalgia such that you do live in you're interested. Make it happen! can't stand being this faraway from You anymore - we the present. Had we reminisced too much as a Rabbi Joseph Klein long to be near you - please, Tatte, take us home. people, we might not have a Jewish people Mizpah Congregation Chag Kosher V'samach - today. Create more memories — today! «. :•!,,•:.„,;* Rabbi Dov Ber Weism an Rabbi Josef Davidson, '.','' Beth Sholom Congregation B'nai Zion Synagogue Passover begins at Sundown, Friday, April 14* Bo yw know someone who is new to out Community ~ a single petson, a student or o couple without family in EBiiH ChattaimaQ? Why not invite them to share yourseder? Page 14 The SHOFAR, April, 1995

A GOOSE FOR PESACH BY BEA STADTLER Adapted from an old Yiddish story A goose for Pesach was anecessity in those days, evenmore than Come now, you can afford two geese for Pesach. Perhaps you will have a turkey on Thanksgiving Day in America. How could a Jewish guests?" mother, with eight children, get along without a goose for Pesach? The president put the goose in his lap, examined it under the wings, the Schmaltz (goosefat) is needed to make many goodies and there was breast, and at the tail-end. "Not bad. How much? Ten Kronen? no Spry or Mazola oil in those days. So they needed a fat goose. The goose in the hall was not more, and she is a much nicer goose. I will give you eight kronen." Every Jewish family had a goose for Pesach, but "It's a deal—we need the money for not Reb Zalman—and Pesach was only a week Pesach." The president paid him and away. asked him to put this goose with the Reb Zalman was studying the Talmud passage other one in the hall. Reb Zalman car­ about Pesach by the dim light of a kerosene lamp. His ried the goose to the hall, put her down wife, Esther, was mending the children's socks and and started home. But the goose fol­ listening to the ancient melody of Talmud study. It lowed him out to the gate. was a symphony to her ears. It was her reward for all Reb Zalman chased the stubborn her labor—this unforgettable melody. goose back with a loud hess-hess-hess, But something was not right. Something was but the goose continued to follow him. bothering her husband. The melody didn't flow as Finally he picked up the goose again smoothly as at other times. There were pauses and and walked back to the president's interruptions. study. "What? Another goose? I "What's the trouble, dear husband? What is both­ Drawn by already have two—we need only one. ering you? Why do you sigh?" Dona What will I do with three geese?" "Where will I get a goose for Pesach?" asked Reb Stadtler "Invite the congregation for Zalman sadly. Kiddush. This is election time in the "Why, my dear husband, do we have shoes for the "And again the goose followed him. synagogue—besides we need the children? Why worry about a goose for Pesach? We money for Pesach." never had before, and somehow, by some miracle, the good Lord helped The president took the goose on his lap and examined it like an expert. us, and we made Pesach. How did the Jews make the first Pesach with How much?" Moshe Rabbenu? They borrowed gold and silver from the Egyptians. "How much? You will not pay me the price it is worth anyhow. Pay How did we make Pesach last year and the years before? We borrowed me as you did for the first." from the president ofthe congregation. So you will borrow again." "Oh, no, the first was a much better goose than this one. For this I will "No, Esther, thisyear is different. Otheryears I paid off the loan little pay you six—not more. Here is the money and on your way out, put the by little, but this year I could not pay the old loan. How can I ask for a new goose with the other two in the hall. Thank you. Good night." loan? Maybe you will go this time Esther?" Reb Zalman put the goose in the hall and again the goose followed him. 'T^o.RebZalman, this is not a wife's job. Yougoagain. TheLordwill So he picked it up and returned a third time to the president who was still help- " struggling over a difficult Talmud passage. Reb Zalman explained the So Reb Zalman put on his hat and coat, kissed the mezuza and went to passage and then confessed the trick he had played on the president. the house ofthe president. On the way he thought about bis wife, Esther, "You know," said the president, "the j oke is really on you, Reb Zalman. and soon he came to the president's house—in the better section of town— For ten years you have been rabbi ofthe congregation without pay. I will a real palace. But how could he enter the front door to ask for a new loan, cancel last year's loan to you and burn it with the chometz. The money I when he hadn't yet paid the old one? paid for the geese is yours, and from now on you shall receive a weekly "I had better use the back entrance," he said to himself. salary. And the goose in your hand'—take it home for your large family. In the back hall, he was greeted with a friendly loo-tod-loo of the It is too big for us—a couple without children—a little goose will surely president's nice white goose. The goose was lonely and followed Reb be enough." Zalman into the house. Reb Zalman put her back in the hall, but the goose Reb Zalman thanked the president as they walked to the front door. was determined to follow the scholar. What could he do? He took the The scholar hurried home, holding the goose tightly under his arm—for goose under his arm and walked into the president's study. you can't trust a foolish goose—it might change its mind. The president wa& so engrossed in his study of the Talmudic passage about Passover, he did not notice Reb Zalman until the goose began to loo- loo-loo. The president was surprised. "Shalom Aleichem, Reb Zalman," was allhe could say, and then silence. Only the goose continued shrieking. Finally Reb Zalman said, "I have a goose for you for Pesach." "But I already have Our Lipsl Mrs. Stadtler is the a goose—a nice fat author of numerous m one, there in the hall. 'ifTlTit.r tIT books on Jewish What would I do with topics for young two geese—an old people including the couple with no chil­ newly revised The dren?" Winer, Levine & Young Holocaust Reader: "We could use the A History of goose ourselves," said Certified Public Accountants Courage and Reb Zalman," but we 425 High Street Resistance. need the money for new shoes forthe chil­ 266-1811 266-0303 Fax Bea Stadder dren I'kavod Pesach.

i . - The SHOFAR, April, 1995 Page 15 Following a short break, we were into the Mishnah, Half-Way Up the Mountain and studying the Pirke Avoth with Rabbi Ben Zion by A. Steven Ulin Bergman...again we start with a history lesson. We learn of Israel about 200 C.E., an obscure province of In an obscure portion ofthe Mishnah, it is written that when the Roman Empire. Judaism, overthe past two centu­ God calculates in the Book of Life, time spent communing with ries, had split into two major sects: the Pharisees and nature, like on the golf course, or on the lake fishing, is not the Saducees. The Saducees were the old guard: the counted against you. Also, time expended going to Services, or Temple priests and the upper class. The Pharisees studying Torah, is excused. Let me tell you about the concept were the rest ofth e people: the self-taught Rabbis with of time gained...st the University of Judaism, in Los Angeles. new, fresh interpretation over 200 or so years com­ Perched in the mountains over the city is this remarkable prised the "Oral Law." This was codified about 200 place of learning. Comewithusandspendaweekthere. Live C.E. and became the Mishnah, as we know it. One of ina dormitory with a TV somewhere in the building, but not in the room. the six tractates ofthe Mishnah isihePirkeAvoth. This You go to classes all day long in the beautiful main building down the hill from the dorms, and Tractate is an exposition ofthe wisdom ofthe Sages. you get three meals a day...all kosher. We were there with a class of about 45-46 people. A surprising number We studied the Chain ofTradition. We studied the were from New York and Philadelphia. Jewish concept ofthe Messiah. And, Rabbi Bergman told the story ofthe Jew who was asked why he did not The University of Judaism is in Los Angeles. It is situated between Brentwood and the Valley. The program believe that Jesus was the Messiah. The wise old Jew we attended was arranged in partnership with Elderhostel. For those of you who do not know, Elderhostel is apondere d the question, and answered with a question. national organization for persons over 5 5 years old. It acts as a facilitator in developing and presenting educational "Youbelieve that the Messiah will return? And he will programs for us older people. The program usually lasts about 5-6 days and is on many subjects and in many walk in and say that he is the second coming, etc., etc. locations, usually on college campuses. The entire program package includes room and board and classes, and And will you believe him out ofhand ? No? Well, we the price is surprisingly low. Quality? Some programs are better than others, but in the main, they are good. didn't believe him the first time!" The mornings, after the obligatory bagel and cream cheese breakfast, started with a lecture on Chassidic After a simple lunch, we started with the third literature by Rabbi Allen Mailer, who has written extensively and authoritatively in this field. Fortunately for us, group of lectures. The theme was the study of the the uninitiated, Rabbi began with a history ofthe early Chassidic movement in Poland and followed it along. divergent movements in Jewish history. This time, we Chassidism began as a mystical, cabalistic style of worship aimed at enhancing the miserable existence ofthe started back in 721 B.C.E., when the Assyrians con­ shtetl. There was much singing and dancing with the Ibra/i...asortof loving andjoy toward religion. The "Rebbe" quered the Ten Tribes and dispersed them. The next had inordinate influence, both secular and religious, on his follower. The flock depended on the Rebbe for advice conquest was the Babylonian, about 200 years later, and support There was no need for great study ofthe Chumash. The Rebbe was the fountain of wisdom. You and resulted in the destruction of the Temple and the had faith in the teachings and experiences ofthe Rebbe to guide you through life'stragedies and joys. The famous forced exile to Babylon. Over 90% of the exiled were Rebbes made up stories like parables or morality tales very much like the Mishnah stories, to teach the flock by never returned. They remained in Babylon, were well simple (though often complex) metaphors about the way to live. We understand, in recent years, the movement treated, and, over generations, developed synagogues has turned more traditional, with strong thrusts toward ultra-orthodoxy and disdain forany Jew that questions the and schools and the Babylonian Talmud. Chassidic way. So ended our first day at the University of Judaism. Reflections on "Fiddler pn the River" by Kawi Rudnick Ever since my conversion, quite a few years ago, the concern I heard expressed most often by THE POETS CORNER rabbis and other members ofthe Jewish community was over the alarming rate of assimilation, and the question, "What can be done about it? " I was curious to see what answers might come out of The Loud Voice of Silence the discussion after Saturday night's play at Mizpah [Federation Young Leadership Program of 'ootsteps—so many limbs moving Feb. 18th]. Much ofthe time was spent in defining terms, and though the discussion was billed as sensed even before I was born being on Jewish family values, I didn't hear much that was inherently Jewish. One woman made continuing to this present moment the statement that she didn't see much difference in the values systems across cultures. Everyone Footsteps in the sand seems to want similar things for their children. Many people expressed the importance of tolerance sensed but awakened by the silence and respect for other's choices, including our kids', I guess. out of which a people was born- My parents weren't religious, but they sent me to Sunday schools toexpos e me to religion so that I could make created for a mission to humanity a somewhat informed choice for my self. One value my parents were strong on however, was education. They were with a commandment from God— involved with the school system in order to insure that their children got the best of the educational system. They You shall be a conscience to the Nations. encouraged us to get good grades, so that we could get into college more easily. Going to college was not up to Both a blessing and a duty choice. If we didn't want to go we were on our own from that point I was never keen on school, but my parents even though a very painful one. got their way and I see now that I am a better person for it So many Egypts—So many Seders The parents in the play were distressed at some of their children's choices. They saw them moving away from moving toward a final ceremony Judaism, but in the end when all the world will know decided that loving your the glory of God and Her greatness. children and maintaining Then all will be one and Her name one. the family ties is more important than Jewish Al Rhodes 3/95 QS». values, which their chil- dren implied were out moded and need tochang e with the times. We stand at a crossroads. One way points in the direction ofrelativism. S&J Everything is okay, we just need to learn to see from the other's Discount Drugs Room Service perspective and be tolerant. The other way points toward Sinai and a way Svlrnani from a* mfrty .%• fcwpiMlWtk . •halt Vince Pellegrino expressed it beautifully. "Few cultures or faiths have as eKaart, oaf. aftf-totf lafcata aWtf CaWiWaHt . . . Jaaat •wt l*ian WOO *l(»»tm kmtt •! kantatul auf«H«a clearly delineated a value system for promoting family, community, and STANLEY NUSBAUM W raw! •> tan. S* *•"'! (nil *at atwt lM*lal| fcaat . . . society as does Judaism." Those kinds of values are as fundamental to a tan SICKROOM SIRVtCf lorfiy. Registered Pharmacist good life as the education my parents pushed on me, even more so. If we ©Sffl value Judaism we cannot make it a matter of choice. We must impress DIAL 629-7283 these values onto our children by committing ourselves to learning and City-Wida Dtlivery Sfrvlc* living them. Page 16 The SHOFAR, April, 1995 1 Congregational News Mizpah Congregation by Ruth Jaffe Beth Shoiom News by Harold Shapiro "God Is In This Place" ~ Rabbi Klein's spirituality discussion series The congregation celebrated its thirty-sixth anniversary on Sunday, "God Is In This Place" will meet on the four Tuesday evenings of April March 12th. The guest speaker was Rabbi Menasha Goldberger. Rabbi at 7:30 p.m. at Mizpah Congregation. He will be using a text by Rabbi Goldberger is a member ofthe Atlanta Scholar's Kollel. Gail and Sam Lawrence Kushner that is available through the Mizpah Gift Shop. Roistacher co-chaired this wonderful dinner. Gail was assisted by Elaine Teacher Workshops ~ The third and fourth "Teacher Workshops" Nusbaum, Millie Shapiro, Muriel Porter and Randy Gollop. Sam was will be the Tuesdays of April 4 and 11, both in the afternoon and assisted by Stan Nusbaum. With a wonderful speaker and a truly evening. delicious dinner, this was the premier affair ofthe spring season. Friday night, April 7 ~ Mizpah will welcome Tera Gold into Gail Roistacher assisted by Elaine Nusbaum, Millie Shapiro, Judaism as a Jew-by-Choice. The Volunteer Choir will lead the music that Muriel Porter and Leah Yagoda worked hard to make our Shallach- evening. Mones baskets of Hamantaschen, fruit and candies a delicious Purim gift April 7-9 ~ Mizpah's TYG Youth Group will travel to Athens GA to our friends and relatives in the community. for the North District regional conclave. Rabbi Klein will be with them serving on the rabbinic faculty. / Sunday April 9 ~ The Goldman-Moses Lecture, will feature Dr. irmismis mM&tm Julius Lester. Co-sponsored by the Jewish Community Federation's The Community Religious Cultural Arts Committee, Dr. Lester's presentation will be "Blacks and Jews: A Resassessment." Dr. Lester, an author, poet and musician School is bringing our teaches at the University of Massachusetts at Amhearst. As an Afro- educational consultant American Jew-by-Choice, he speaks from a unique perspective. The Roberta Goodman to Goldman-Moses lecture will begin at 7:00 p.m. and is open to the Chattanooga for four general public. teacher workshops. The Friday night April 14 ~ Mizpah will sponsor a First Seder at 6:30 workshops will be held on pm. Shabbat Worship in the sanctuary will begin at 6 pm. Reservations Tuesday and Wednesday, are required for seating at the Seder. Please call the Mizpah Office to April 4th and 5th, and April 11th and 12to. Ms. Goodman RSVP or for more information. will lead a 1:30-3:30 p.m. workshop, to be repeated Friday, April 21 ~ The Shabbat Worship of will feature the music of Dan Nichols of Nashville. Dan is a professional musician who has each evening from 7-9 p.m. Please contact Rabbi served as songleader at summer camps and in congregations. He has Klein ifyou are interested in participating. Registration worked with Rabbi Klein for many years in Indiana, and is currently for the workshops does not obligate members to serving as a music specialist with Rabbi Kantor in Nashville. Dan will also teach. We want to show our members what can be bring his special music to the Mizpah Annual Meeting on May 21. During done and how best to teach. You have nothing to this special service Mizpah will invite David Rose and Patty Huff to the lose. bima for an "aufruf in celebration of their wedding, which will take V. . place April 22nd. Wednesday April 26 ~ Mizpah Congregation will host the Chatta­ nooga Jewish Community Holocaust Memorial Service at 7:30 p.m. Sunday Morning Discussion Group April 28-30 ~ The Second Annual Mizpah Family Retreat will be held the last weekend in April at Cahutta Springs Resort. Information about program, facilities and cost are available through the Mizpah Office. 0 % Candlellghting* Tunes for Shabbat & Yom Tov

April 07. 7:47 AprilU. 7:52 April 15. 7:53 April 20. 7:57 April 21 7:58 April 28. 8:04 The Adult Discussion Group meets each Sunday morning at 10 a.m. wherever the Community Religious School is meeting These times are 20 minutes before sunset (currently at Mizpah). (L-R) Valerie Roberts, Jonathan Speal, Linda Brem, Jed Mescon, Clayton Rhodes and Ruth Jorgenson. % The SHOFAR, AprU, 1995 Page 17

B'nai Zion Synagogue B'NAI ZION SYNAGOGUE by Millie Lander SCHOIA*-IN~*£Slt>£NC£ SHA33AT The members of B'nai Zion Congregation wish everyone a joyous and meaningful Pesach! Passover AWUL 23-29.1995 begins Friday evening, April 14th. fBATUMNG: M IMNE £> HUliR Saturday evening, April 15* - B'nai Zion will host a Second Night Seder at 8:45 p.m. Contact the Syna­ Friday evening, April 28P1 gogue office for more information. Shabbat Experience Dinner: 6:15 p.m. Service: 7:30 p.m. Yom Tov services will be observed Shabbat, April 15th, Sunday, April 16th, Friday April 21st, and Dr. Heller will speak on "Women of the Nineties," (the concept of Shabbat, April 22nd, Yizkor service. All services will heart strings, apron strings, purse strings — how they intertwine and begin at 10:00 a.m. sometimes entangle our lives). Shabbat morning, April 1* ~ Sylvia Frumin will sponsor a Shabbaton in memory of Abe Frumin and in Shabbat Morning, April 30th honor ofthe members ofthe local chapter of Hadassah. 10:00 a.m. service followed by Kiddush/luncheon On Sunday, April 2nd, the members of Hadassah will "From Here to Maternity, Mothers and Sons in the Bible," honor Sylvia for her many years of devoted service during their annual Donor-big Gifts Luncheon. Mazal tov, Sylvia! will be Dr. Heller's topic at the kiddush/luncheon. Sunday, April 9th - Memorial service and unveiling About our Scholar-in Residence: for Sidney Edelstein will be held at 10:00 a.m. at the A graduate of Yeshiva Flatbush and its Midrasha B'nai Zion cemetery. (Hebrew Teachers College), Lynne Heller was granted a Shabbat morning services are now being held in the B A with Honors in English and Education from Brooklyn Chapel. Torah Sparks, the study ofthe weekly Torah College Scholar's Program, where she was graduated portion, has been incorporated as part ofthe morning Summa Cum Laude and was elected to Phi Beta Kappa and Shabbat service. Kappa Delta P/(National Education Honor Society). Rabbi Josef Davidson continues to lead a weekly Lynne earned her MA. and Ph.D. degrees at New York Sunday discussion group at Mizpah Congregation at University asa New YorkState Regents Doctoral Fellow and 10:00 a.m., while the Religious School is in session. a National Defense Education Fellow. In addition to schol­ arly articles, she has published a book on the eighteenth Lunch 'n' Learn continues to meet each Thursday century English Gothic novel and its relationship to Euro­ at noon at B'nai Zion. pean art. She lectures frequently on topics from the Bible, Ross Peiser will offer a level 3 Hebrew class in the literature and sociology of the American Jewish Communi­ near future. Contact Ross for more information. Stu­ ty, has appeared on local TV talk shows and is a scholar-in- dents interested in becoming B'nai Mitzvah tutors resident to congregations across the country. She is should contact Ross for information. National Coordinator for Women's League Elderhostel pro- Mazal tov to Harry Dubrov and Henrietta Elson for gramsinJewishStudiesandteachesBibleinthe Elderhostel being honored as volunteers ofthe year from B'nai Zion programs. A Women's League National Vice President, National Congregation and from B'nai Zion Women's League, Trainer and National Consultant, and a member of the Dr. Lynne E. Heller respectively. They were honored during the annual meet­ National Board (since 1978) and the Executive Committee, Lynne has ing ofthe Jewish Community Federation of Greater Chat­ served Northern New Jersey Branch in many capacities, including two terms as Branch Vice President of World tanooga. Affairs and then Education. Lynne serves on the Branch as well as the National Torah Fund Cabinet and was Vice Todah rabbah to Anita Peiser for coordinating the Chairman for Women's League's 75th Anniversary Celebration. She is the Founder of Kolot BiK'dushah, the recent Women's League program on cults, Marlene national corps of women who have distinguished themselves in the synagogue as Torah Readers and Shelihot Solomon for chairing Sisterhood Shabbat, and Justine Tzibbur. Most recently, she served as National Chairman of Branch Spring Conferences and Consultants. She and Harvey Jacobs for chairing Deli Day. made her mark on the National and international Jewish community as the Editor of OUTLOOK Magazine, the international quarterly publication of Women's League. Lynne is currently the only woman serving on a select Come browse through the Gift Shop for Passover Editorial Board to revise the Siddur Sim Shalom, used in Conservative Synagogues across North America. items and candy. 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Symp&ofiy & Opera Guild Seeking Help Members of The Chattanooga Symphony aad Opera Guild wW present Us 13* AIUH-* I Private Companies Practice Section Designer Sfcevrbouse from May 6» to May 27*. This magnificent Viae Streel home wax t>uflt in 1889 by the architect Samuel McChing fatten. Interested l» American institute of Certified Public Accountants helping to staff this shewhoose? Please contact Snarron Watshor* »t fm~&67& Page 18 The SHOFAR, April, 1995 I Chattanooga Life Cycles Ruth Jorgensen to Wed Richard Zachary Names in the News Richard Zachary and Ruth Jorgensen havejoyously announced Mazel tov to: their engagement to be married . Lori Banks and Joel Ruderman on their marriage March 18, Richard, the son of Jack and Anne 1995 at Mizpah Congregation. Mazel tov also to their parents, Dr. & Zachary of Cathedral City, CA., is Mrs. Sam Banks and Mr. & Mrs. Isaac Ruderman of Silver Spring, a Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) at MD. Erlanger Hospital. Edward Brodsky, son of David and Jenny Brodsky, on his Ruth Jorgensen is a Registered graduation from UTK, with a degree in Electrical Engineering. Nurse at Parkridge Hospital. Her Allen and Roz Lewis on the forthcoming marriage of their son parents are Milton and Dr. Ina Doug to Nancy Fleisher of Birmingham, AL. Longway, of Silang, Philippines. Sam and Rita Speer, on the Bar Mitzvah of their grandson, Adam Ruth has two sons, Miles, age 11 Hirsch. His great-grandmother is Jo Russ. and Joshua, age 8. Ira and Leslie Stein on the birth of their daughter, Hanna Jessica, The wedding is planned for February 17. Paternal grandparents are Gitta Stein and the late Herbert October 21,1995 at Mizpah Tem­ Stein, and great-grandparents are Raisa Hofferman and Hyman Stein. Richard Zachary & Ruth Jorgensen ple. Wayne Vogel on passing the CPA exam. Renay Thibodeaux to Wed Richard Metzger Condolences To: Renay Thibodeaux and Richard The entire family of Eileen Lang, on her recent death. Metzger recently announced their Tess Epstein on the death of her brother, Jack Jamieson. engagement. Renay is a recent Dora Frumin, Izzy and Zeke Frumin and Anna Busch on the graduate ofthe University of Ten­ recent death of their son and brother, Walter Frumin. nessee at Chattanooga, where she received a Bachelor of Science de­ Deaths: gree in Political Science. She is Mary Brown of Chattanooga, died Tuesday, Feb. 28,1995, in a local active in Hadassah and Sisterhood. hospital. A native ofBessimerAL, she was the wife of the late Harry Richard holds the Chair of Psy­ Brown and a member of B'nai Zion Congregation. Survivors include chology at the University of Ten­ a son, Harry K. Brown, Knoxville; three grandsons Kevin and Keith nessee at Chattanooga. The couple Brown, bom of Knoxville and David Kaminsky, Washington, D.C; resides on Signal Mountain. The two sisters, Daisy Parton, Chattanooga, and Judith Carden, St. wedding is planned for October 15, Petersburg, FL; two brothers, Charlie Franklin, Cottondale, AL and 1995 at Mizpah. Robert Franklin, McAlla, AL. Graveside services were held at B'nai Zion Cemetery with Rabbi Josef Davidson officiating. Memorial Renay Thibodeaux & Richard Metzger contributions may be made to the Siskin 365 Club. Arrangements were by Chattanooga Funeral Home, East. Ellen Bledsoe to Wed Keith Pearlman Dr. Turner and Muriel Bledsoe of Hingham, Mass., announce the Laura Nelson Weds Stuart Wiston engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Ellen Bledsoe, Stuart Wiston and Laura Nelson were married at B'nai Zion Syna­ to Keith Elliot Pearlman, son of Nathan and Pennie Pearlman of Harrison. gogue, on December 31,1994. The wedding was followed by a reception/ The bride-elect is the grandaughter ofthe late Mr. and Mrs. Charles R. New Year's Eve party at the Chattanooga Choo-Choo. The couple Bermel of San Francisco and the late Mr. and Mrs. Leghton Bledsoe of honeymooned in Costa Rica. Palo Alto, CA. Stuart is the son of Barbara and Jay Wiston of Chattanooga, and the Miss Bledsoe received a bachelor's degree in pre-med magna cum grandson of Bertha Markowitz of Sunrise, Florida and Ceil Wisotsky of laude from Harvard University where she received the coveted Hoop's Miami Beach, Florida. He is employed by CBL & Associates. Award. She will receive her medical degree in May fromth e University Laura is the daughter of Michael andNatalieNelson of Maggie Valley, of California at San Francisco, where she was elected to Alpha Omega North Carolina, and the grand-daughter of Julian Paktor of Waynesville, Alpha Honorary Medical Society. She will do her internship and North Carolina and Margaret Nelson of St. Charles, Illinois. residency in internal medicine at Bellevue Hospital in New York City, The couple's siblings, Derek and Gregg Wiston, Bob Nelson and J. where the couple will reside. Nelson-Weaver served as Chuppah holders. The future bridegroom is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Isadore i^^^v^n^vrrrVTTP. nMnmp Pieme share your simchas and lifecyde events with the Richelson and Mr. and Mrs. I.E. Pearlman. community by sending them to: Mr. Pearlman was salutatorian of his graduating class at McCallie The Shofar, P.O. Box $947, Chattanooga, TN 37414. The School and received a bachelor's degree magna cum laude from Harvard University. He studied pre-med science at Berkeley University and the deadline is the 10thofeachmonth: Thereis no charge foran University of California at San Francisco. He currently attends Mt. Sinai announcement. Medical School in New York City. Deadline for the May Shofar; The wedding is planned for Sunday, April 9, 1995 at Conservative Congregation Beth Sholom in San Francisco, where Ellen and Keith are Monday, April 10^ members.

• • The SHOFAR, April, 1995 Page 19 Focus on Seniors I The sun never sets on Brian ?Habla Espanol, Liana Gefter, Ettkin, an eclectic youngman whose daughter of Jeffrey and Monique interests extend to the Land ofthe Gefter and sister of Julia, could Rising Sun where he spent the sum­ help you with that one ~ she re­ mer of 1994 on a scholarship from ceived the highest score in the coun­ the Youth for Understanding stu­ try on the National Spanish Test. dent exchange. The Baylor senior A senior at Baylor, Liana has a is the son ofLarry and Donna Ettkin, jump start on college having taken and younger brother of Vanessa, a five AP courses (college level) this junior at Centre College in Ken­ year. Liana is a yearbook editor, a tucky. reporter for the school paper, pres­ From philosophy and religion ident of Spanish Club, and secre­ to literature and poetry to music tary and cum laude member of Na­ and movies to politics and technol­ tional Honor Society. A National ogy to educational theory and re­ Merit Scholar Finalist, Liana was form to volunteerism, Brian's in­ awarded a National Achievement terests and corresponding involve­ Award in Writing by the National ment is limited only by the param­ Council of Teachers of English. eters of time and space as we know Brian Ettkin Liana Rachel Gefter Due to her strong interest in com­ them. Brian has played the clarinet in a jazz band and being "raised on a munity service, Liana has taught kindergarten at Mizpah Sunday School computer" is very interested in zooming down the Information Highway, for three years and continues to teach in the Jewish Community Religious or perhaps paving it for others. School. At Baylor, Brian is co-editor-in-chief of The Tower (school yearbook), Liana is still waiting to hear from several colleges, but has been writes for Baylor Notes, is vice-president of Round Table (the school nominated for merit scholarships at Emory, Vanderbilt and Brandeis literary society, serves on the Chapel Advisory Committee and the University. "Chattanooga is a wonderful place to live," according to Random Acts of Kindness Committee, is a member of National Honor Liana. The world would be a better place if "people would respect and Society, Cum Laude and is a National Merit Finalist. Brian received the appreciate each other's differences." J.C. Penney Golden Rule Award for his volunteer work teaching English to a family of Vietnamese refugees and a Japanese Language Award. Brian serves as administrator for the Jewish Community Religious School, is president of TYG at Mizpah and serves on the Religious Activities Committee ofthe Temple Board. Cycling Through the Jewish Year with Hadassah Training Wheels Program provides creative response to Jewish Continuity For The Money You Need, Training Wheels (Al Galgalim in Hebrew), a program for Jewish families with young children (ages 2-5, is now offered by Hadassah chapters throughout the US. There's No Place Like Home. Developed by Hadassah and the University of Judaism in Los Angeles, Training Wheels combines songs, fun-filled activities and learning experiences that teach If you're like most people, your home is your biggest adults and children how to creatively celebrate the Sabbath and Jewish holidays. asset. With a NationsBank home equity loan or line of Utilized in a group setting, Training Wheels provides both a support system for credit, you can use this asset to pay for virtually anything parents and grandparents who share concerns about raising Jewish youth, and you need — home improvements, a college education or provides a play group setting for children. to restructure your debt. We can even help you finance a SM According to Belle Simon, co-chair of Hadassah's Jewish Family Education new car with our TaxSmart auto installment loan. Project (JFEP), Training Wheels is not about kids, it's about families. "It's about A home equity loan or line of credit is secured by parents and children spending quality time together and participating in Jewish the equity in your home, and typically features a lower rituals together." The ultimate goal of Training Wheels is to enable families to interest rate than other types of loans. Plus, it may replicate the experience at home. qualify you for tax savings.* "Parents are the most important Jewish teachers our children will ever have," says So come see us. After all, for the money you need, Ruth Cole, JFEP co-chair. "Children, especially very young children, love to imitate there's no place like home. their parents. When children see their parents lighting candles, they, too, want to light candles. This is a fundmental building block of Jewish identity." Training Wheels sessions—eight meetings, one-and-a-half to two hours in length—are led locally by professionally trained Hadassah facilitators. Participants are kept to a minimum to maintain an intimate atmosphere. Parents who may or may not be familiar with Jewish customs and holidays ritualsar e encouraged to join. "It's NationsBank not how much you know or observe," says Cole, "it's an opportunity for parents and children to learn how to enhance the joys of Jewish living." 'Consult your tax advisor to determine whether tax savings apply to you. One integral component of Training Wheels is Shirim Al Galgalim (Songs on Home equity and TaxSmart loans are not available in Texas. Wheels) by Debbie Friedman, noted songwriter and singer. Friedman wrote and recorded 12 original songs including, What's Inside the Sukkah, A Blessing for the NationsBank subsidiary banks are members FDIC and Ones You Love, The Purim Ball, and Happy Birthday for Yom Ha-Atzmaut. Shirim 1=t Equal Housing Lenders.

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Monthly Luncheon Meetings Tuesday April 25* 12:00 Noon at the JCC Programi Native American, Alva Crow, will speak about the Moccasin Bend Buri­ al Grounds Tuesday. May 16* 12:00 Noon at the Riverpark Pavillion Program: The Singing Railroad Man Tuesday. June 20* 12:00 Noon at the JCC Program: Presentation on the Creative Discovery Museum Right: A full van of Chai Steppers went to see the new Atlanta Jewish History Museum on March 7th. Anita Idex (Clara Shoenig's sister) was their docent through the exhibit, and pointed out relatives of Chattanoogans as part of their tour. (L-R) Marcy Pellegrino, Rose Cohen, Aaron Rubin, Sara Dinsberg, Dot Kaset, Henrietta Elson, Fannie Polsky, Joy Adams, Mollye Norman, Walter Adams, Sylvia Frumin, Irving & Mildred Brem, Ann Dubrov and Rose Schwartz, ^\ Yiddish Cfub Farbringren Sunday, May 7^ 2 p.m, fo 4 p,m. at Hickory Creek Toymhomes Clubhouse

Come and enjoy Yiddishe musik, J> Poefry, singr-a-fongr and assorted nosherei. Aid iVs aft free of charge! For more information cat! Barnetta Allen introduced guest speaker, Dr. Allen Lewis ofthe Chattanooga Heart Institute Bella Gordon at 892-7266 or Marcy at 894-1317, who spoke on maintaining your health through ^ J) exercise at the February 21st meeting of The Jewish Community Federation of Greater Chattanooga the Chai Steppers. (L-R) Barnetta Allen, Young Leadership Committee Dr. Lewis, JoAnn Richelson and Clara Shoenig. presents

r "Raising Jewish Children in a Christian Environment " Chai Steppers with Rabbi Lou Feldstein SloN'Easy th v Sunday, May 7 at 4p.m. at B'nai zion Synagogue y Exercise Classes Mon. & Thurs.: 11 a.m. at the JCC Family Spaghetti Dinner to follow program. Babysitting provided. If it's been a long winter and you feel It is the hope ofthe Young Leadership committee that this series, which is designed to bring issues like getting out, Slo N' Easy Exercise of concern in our community to the forefront and to provide a forum in which to discuss and act classes may be just the thing for you. We on these concerns, will also provide the avenue for beginning to build a stronger Jewish meet every Monday and Thursday at 11:00 community amongst the younger generation here in Chattanooga: at the JCC. We often go out for lunch afterwards so it's fun as well as healthy. Committee: Michael Lebovitz, co-chair, John Pregulman, co-chair, Jeff Balser, Amy Cohn, Scott New faces are always welcome. No cost. Friedman, Elisabeth Gordon, Jed Mescon Staff: Lou Solomon and Marcy Pellegrino. Page 22 The SHOFAR, April, 1995 Golden Agers News by Mary Spector ji Jewish Singles Weekend in Nashville ii The senior Golden Age Club happily accepts donations for all occa­ sions in any amount. A card will be sent to acknowledge your thought- fulness. :: April 28-30 at the Opryland Hotel :: Birthdays are celebrated on the third Wednesday of each month. In March we celebrated the birthday of Mrs. Fanny Wise. In April we will celebrate the birthdays of of our wonderful cook, Grace Jones (4/2) and :: S175 per person includes ewrjlliin^ :: member George Davenport (4/22). :;For msre information call SmHokbwg at J5M777::

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Sunday Play Group for Zs A 3's Singing is a favorite activity for the Sunday Play Group for Zs and 3's which meets during the Jewish Community Fanny Wise Grace Jones George Davenport Religious School (now at Mizpah Congregation). For Information, call Amy Boulware at 894-1317. HAND-KNITTED AFGHAN Sponsored by Golden Age Club Chattanooga, Tennessee

Drawing at the ^ Jewish Community Federation Israeli Fair at 5326 Lynnland Terrace On Sunday, May 21,1995 at 1:00 p.m. You do not have to be present to win DONATION ~ $1.00 per ticket Polly Pressman is busy knitting a beautiful afghan for our fund-raising raffle. The drawing will take place on Sunday, May 2 Is1 at the Israeli Fair. (You need not be present to win.) Tickets, $1 each, are available by calling Mary Spector at 894-1286 or the Federation (894-1317). The Golden Agers meet every Wednesday at the Jewish Community Center to play cards and bingo and enjoy a hot kosher meal. Transportation is available by calling 894-1317. Join us any Wednesday. You'll be glad you came! "Oh peanut butter, butter, butter! " (L-R) Marcie and MadelinePregulman, Sarah and Bonnie Stolloff. ALL SEASONS Come TRAVEL sing and Joy Greenberg play

Nancy Ulin with us! Carol Young Right: Michael and Judy Minnen lead thegroupin "David 892-5235 Melekh Yisrael"! The SHOFAR, April, 1995 Page 23 PASSOVER GREETINGS 5755

Next year in Nextyearinjerusolem! WezvishyouaPesach of Jerusalem! health, happiness andpeace. Shalom & our good wishes for a happy, Lou & Marlene healthyPesach ft^ t=^fflr^^ Mindy & Amy Solomon Robert & Pris *e* Jonathan & Daniel Siskin Happy Passover from Have a Barbara & Jay Healthy

Stuart & Laura & Gregg & Megan & Derek Wiston Happy Passover. Dr. Sam & Claire Passover Binder & Family Passover Greetings Greetings from from Maxine &Arno Goldstein

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Family Pomerance (615) 894-6762 Business (615) 892-4020 Fax andFamily (615) 855-7003 Residence Page 24 The SHOFAR, April, 1995 Letthisseasonbea time to increase lifeandhope. Passover Greetings Passover HappyPassoverfrom from Greetings Dr. Sam & Dana From Banks Colman & Lynn andFamily Colman S. Hochman Assoc. Inc. Susan & Hyman Stacy & Chuck FOR QUALITY HOMEBUILDING Kaplan & REMODELING

Let this season be a time FOR A GOOD HaveaHealihy to increase life and hope. LiFEAT Happy Passover PASSOVtiRt and HappyPassover. from MIRIAM d CHARLES Bryan & Wendy LEVINE Kunin Passover Passover Greetings Greetings From from StuartandMyrna Mr. & Mrs. Celia M. Marks Rodkin Saul T. Mallen andFamily ~? Have Passover a Passover Greetings Greetings Healthy from from & Shavin Textiles: Happy Passover Melvin & Dorothy Kaset

Harold & Yuppie Shavin Rosalee & Jerry Robert & Rita Brook -4f* Alan Shavin Bogo Erik & Sarah Brook The SHOFAR, April, 1995 Page 25 SHALOM! Passover We hope and pray HAPPY Greetings for peace, AND from good health HEALTHY Joe, Nancy, and a meaningful PASSOVER Alexandra & Passover. Caroline AARON RUBIN Prebul

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Letfhisseasonofhopeleadtojoy Passover Next Year in Jerusalem! andhealthforyaurfamity. Greetings from Happy Pesach Dr. David & Patty Rose Frank and Bertha from Alexandra Rose Ellie and Rachael Julius and Betty & Parker Jordan Rose Miller

Let All Who Are Needy Let this eeaeon be a time Passover Greetings Share the Hope of to increaee life and hope. from Passover. Happy Paeeover TheEisdorfers Greetings from from Betty &David Melton Lebowe & The Kle'metub Family RickA.Lebowe Judy, Jerry, 5andi & Michael

Have a Healthy & Have a Happy Have a Healthy & PassoverGreetings Happy Passover. & Healthy Passover. Happy Passover. from Bill & Mildred Bruce & Merle Mr. & Mrs. Al Jacobs Backer Jack Baras Haisten Passover Greetings PassoverGreetings Have a Healthy & Passover Greetings from from Happy Passover. from Bertha Siegel Fannie &IrvingPolsky Dr. & Mrs. Marvin From Florida The Kwellers Nathan Happy Passover Passover Greetings Havea Happy Passover Happy & Healthy Carol & Larry from from Barney & Billye Brody Passover! Evan & Traci Young Mary &MarkSpector Amelia & Owen Allen Corvallis, Oregon Greetings at Passover 5755 from the Board of Directors, Officers and Staff of the Jewish Community Federation Page 26 The SHOFAR, April, 1995 Happy Pesach Have a Happy Happy from & Steve Gilmer Healthy Passover. Passover from Quality Kosher Jay & Marcia Emporium Menuskin

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Passover Greetings DoyouktmvsottiemwwJioistmvtoourtomniMity?Next year in Jerusalem! from Wlnj not invitethem •••;• Happy Passover from Warren & Marsha :;;;f to sluire your seder? fM Barbara Weiss ' • -i. Oxenhandler PassoverGreetings Passover Greetings Passover Greetings Passover Greetings from from from California! from The Sachsmans ErikaBrouner •Sandy, 6idney & Amie JoAnn&Maish Drabkin Richelson & Family HaveaHealthy & Happy Have a Happy & Have a Passover. Healthy Passover. Happy & Healthy Passover! The Maurice & Ann Sanford & Elaine Winer Roistachers Shavin Page 27 The SHOFAR, April, 1995 Let this season May good health and Let all who are needy be a time to happiness never share thehope of Passover. increase life and hope. pass you over. Happy Passover from Dr. HaroldandEleanor Stephen & Andrea Schwartz § Strom Have a Happy Have a Happy & Greetingsfrom Healthy Passover! & from BrendaHodges Binder Healthy Passover.

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WHO COULD CHOOSE A QUEEN' FQOMTHIS DEVYOF' BEAUTIES.OQ A KING AMONG THESE COOL CATS? The SHOFAR, April, 1995 Page 30 The SHOFAR, April, 1995 I Jewish Organizational News •jaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa^paaajajasaa——i^aaaaaff— *****??***?****'• ?aja«|a«pwpaH.pi fSBRa^S Hadassah News by My Sachsman \ B'nai Zion Women's League h Barbara oxeniumdipt

Congratulations to Sylvia S. Frumin, our own Ms. Hadassah! The Women's League Southern Branch Spring Conference, Walk in Hadassah Donor Big Gifts luncheon this year will honor her on the Path of Understanding, will be held in Atlanta at Ahavath Achim Sunday, April 2^ at 1:00 p.m. at the Chattanooga Marriott. Members Synagogue April 30, May 1 & 2, 1995. Exciting panel discussions, should have received invitations and non-member guests are also wel­ training sessions, and workshops are scheduled. We are privileged to have come. Our special guest speaker will be Esther Shendelman. Mrs. Lynn Heller, National Trainer and Consultant and DeborabLipstadt, Shendelman is a past president of Hadassah's Southern Region, and professor of Judaic Studies at Emory University, as guest speakers. Please currently holds the regional Constitution Portfolio. Call Fillis Frank contact Barbara Oxenhandler at 886-6936 if you have an interest in for late reservations and contributions. attending any or all of this wonderful conference. We need your Then join your Hadassah members for the Knoxville Spring Regional enthusiasm! , . _. Meeting April 30* to May 2nd. Myrna Rodkin and Renay Thibodeaux Judaica Shop: will be going for the entire convention and Judy Sachsman will be driving tt Everyone is en­ there and back Sunday, April 30 . Make your plans to join up. "Catch couraged to shop early the Volunteer Spirit!" th for Passover. The week And save August 7 through 14^-for the National Hadassah before and during Convention, Rejoice in Jerusalem. What an exciting time to see what Passover our hours your Zionist membership is doing in Israel itself. will be extended to ac­ Training Wheels, a special program to teach Jewish children about commodate your shop­ Judaism, holidays, and customs is coming to town. Bonnie Stoloff, Amy ping needs (we are no Boulware, and Marlene Solomon will be trained in Chattanooga at the longer open on Sun­ JCC on April 3^ by consultant Esther Shendelman. Call Amy Boulware day mornings). We at the Federation (894-1317) ifyou would like to join the group. carry a full line of And congratulations to all New Life Members: Lois Kiselek, Jennifer Barton's candy and Hochman, Dena Hochman and Leslie Frank. many more new items foryour gift giving and Mizpah Sisterhood by M Adams at home needs. Thank The next Mizpah Sisterhood Luncheon will be held in Feinstein you for your support. Hall at Mizpah on April 6*-at 12 noon. Guest speaker, Eloise Litz, who describes herself as "one of God's clowns," will address us on the subject Deli Day at B'nai Zion "How to Cope with Your Stress." She comes very highly recommended. Above: Henrietta Elson and Food preparers are: Hannah Berz, Jane Ginsberg, and Peggy Moore. Fillis Frank weigh the turkey The cost ofthe lunch is $4.00. Reservations are required. Call Myna at 267-9771 by Monday April 3. for portion control !^^^^^ww Right: Sadie Kopkin trimmed Ybung Judaea News by Susattm Sachsman the corned beef before slicing. Below: Micah, Chaim and At Young Judaea the fun rolls on and on! Our roller skating party was Jesse Charyn help stuff the a success and we are planning many more. Our next meeting is April 9th condiments in the lunch bags. at Mizpah and we hope to see ya'll there. We also welcome new members: Ben and Samantha Levy and Brittany Thanks for your support! Sirota.

(L-R) Ben Levy, Hillary Snyder, Sarah Brook, Brittany Sirota, Erik Brook, Noah Stein, Stephanie Spector, Melissa Lefton, Deborah Spector. The SHOFAR, April, 1995 Page 31 What's Happening: L°°K0UT BBYO #5281 On March 17-19, LOOKOUT attended LOOKOUT held elections February 26th for new officers. They are: the Cotton States Re­ Jonathan Richelson, President; Michael Wise, Vice-President; Beth gional Spring Program Susman, Secretary; Mandi Jo Corenblum, Treasurer; Elana Davidson, at Camp Cosby in Al­ MJT Mom; and Michael Abramson, ATT Dad. We also want to welcome abama along with the out new advisor, Michael Dzik. Nashville, Memphis, On March 4, BBYO had an educational party to learn more about AZA Birmingham, Knox­ and BBG. David Pressman, Cotton States Regional AIT Dad from ville, and New Orleans Nashville, led the program. There was lots of food, games and fun; it was chapters. Jonathan a huge success. Richelson Joshua Dzik, and Michael Wise attended along with threenewLOOK- OUT members, Joel Demain, Rachel Brem, and Angie Roistacher. It was lots of fun and many new friendships were made. We are planning on doing more activities in the near future like our award-winning Splatterball weekend, atrip to Whitewater or Six Flags, and camp­ Taking off for Cotton States Regional Spring ing at Harrison Bay. Program at Camp Cosby in the Federation So come join Van: (L-R) Michael Wise, Angie Roistacher, LOOKOUT BBYO— Josh Dzik, Jonathan Richelson, Rachel Brem, You too can be part of Joel Demain and advisor, Michael Dzik. all the fun. All 8th-12th graders are welcome and invited. Call Jonathan At the March "Educational" Party. (L-R top) Rachel Brem, Richelson at 937-6149 for information. See Ya'll next month! Angie Roistacher, Michael Dzik (advisor), David Pressman (Nashville), Michael Abramson, Michael Wise, Mandi Jo Corenblum. (Bottom) Elana Davidson, Daniel Richelson, Joshua Dzik, Beth Susman, Ginger the Dog, Shettey Richelson, Jonathan Richelson and Joel Demain. Published 10 times a year by the Jewish Community Federation of Hadassah's Young Leaders Greater Chattanooga, located at the Jewish Community Center. The mailing address is: P.O. Box 8947, Chattanooga, TN 37414. Renay Thibodeaux and Ronni Charyn Pris Siskin, President lBlililifc!» attended Louis B. Solomon, Executive Director Hadassah's Young Marlene P. Solomon, Editor Leadership Editorial Board Seminar in Miami, Miriam Levine, Chairman Florida last month. After meeting with Members: Steven Prigohzy Irven Resnick Hadassah ' s Gerry Sadow Robert H. Siskin national leadership, A. Steven Ulin both women Reporters: returned to Ruth Jaffe, Mizpah Harold Shapiro, Beth Sholom Chattanooga Judi Spector, Young Judaea Millie Lander, B'nai Zion "farbrent "with zeal Tvpists: Andrea G. Strom and Kathi Allen for Zionism and Florida sunshine! The SHOFAR is mailed at no charge to members of the Jewish wnemw*mr*mmrrfmmmmrrrm*r** Community Federation of Greater Chattanooga. Additional subscriptions are available at $25 a year. Deadline for the May issue of All submissions must reach the Federation office by the 10th of the month to be included in the next month's issue. All letters must be signed to be considered for publication. %P^J^e^.Shofyr: The views and opinions expressed in guest editorials and in the letters column are those of the authors and not necessarily those of the Monday, April 10&, Federation or of the editorial staff of this newspaper. Haaaaaaaaa Page 32 The SHOFAR, April, 1995 r CAREGIVERS SYMPOSIUM

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