Jewish Scene Magazine September/October 2010

September 2010

TH Anniversary 4Issue GUIDE TO JEWISH ARKANSAS, MISSISSIPPI, TENNESSEE Synagogues, School and more YEAR-ROUND GULF COAST FAMILY FUN Food, Sand, and Sun

" Memphis Jewish Federation A n n u a l Co m m u n i t y Campaign ! ! Every gift makes a difference ! ! ! ! !" ! www.memjfed.org or call 901-767-7100. Contents Publisher/Editor 4 DOLLARS & SENSE 19 FEATURE Susan C. Nieman Stock Dividends:An Income Alternative Nashville Congregation Offers New Art Director Preschool with Pizzazz Dustin Green 5 TRAVEL Art Assistant The Difference is Crystal Clear 20 FEATURE Laura Ehrhardt Out ofTheir Element David Miller 6 TRAVEL Rebecca Miller Alabama – Florida Gulf Coast OffersYear- 21 FEATURE Arts & Entertainment Editor Round Family Fun One Small Step for Jews, One Giant Step Jennifer Lefkowitz for Mississippi State Editorial Contributors 8 TRAVEL Lawson Arney Brett/Robinson Properties…An Investment 22 FITNESS Gary Burhop in Luxury Living Achieving BEST! Me™ Fitness in Health, Lea Epstein Mark Hayden Body and Soul Jennifer Lefkowitz 9 TRAVEL Judith Wolf Mandell There’s Always a Party at Lulu’s 23 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Becca Marino Jewish Scene in Fall PrimetimeTelevision Debbie Rosenthal Harry Samuels 10 L’CHAYIM Chateau Malmaison Baronne Nadine de 24 NATIONAL SCENE Account Executives Rothschild Moulis-en-Médoc Bob Drake Larry Nieman On the cover: 11 GUIDE TO JEWISH ARKANSAS, Chief Financial Ofﬁcer Memphis Friends of Israel’s Hava Nagillers, Don Heitner MISSISSIPPI, TENNESSEE Shep Fargotstein and Larry Nieman, smokin’ at ASBEE 22nd Annual Kosher BBQ Contest Intern 17 BESHERT: True Stories of Connection and Festival. Lea Epstein TheWorldTrade Center Photo: Susan Nieman Editorial Assistants Bettye Berlin 18 ON THE SIDELINES Emily Bernhardt Alice Drake From FieldhouseTo Forum Rae Jean Lichterman

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2 September 2010 I www.jewishscenemagazine.com From the EDITORIAL Publisher/Editor

Dear Readers, Happy Birthday to us! This September marks the 4th Anniversary of Jewish Scene Magazine. It is a miracle that we are still around. We thank our many dedicated and consistent advertisers who know the value of Jewish Scene and our continuously growing number of readers.

We hope this first-ever Guide to Jewish Arkansas, Mississippi, Tennessee will be a source for visitors and newcomers in your cities and towns. This has been a labor of love; one I could not have done without the help of my summer intern, Lea Epstein, who learned the value of research. We welcome any suggestions for the 2011 Guide.

In the past, Southern Jews usually kept their Jewishness to themselves, either through assimilation or keeping themselves segregated. It is amazing how far we’ve come. Look at Daniel Snyder in Hattiesburg, Miss., who along with Rachael Frost began a Jewish Student Organization at Mississippi State (see page 21). How about the Jewish Food and Cultural Festival that drew about 10,000 people to the Little Rock River Front in May? Or the 3rd Annual Israel Festival that filled Shelby Farms in Memphis on the same afternoon? And what about the 22nd Annual ASBEE Kosher BBQ Contest and Festival that recently brought out the best beef rib and brisket smokers from Memphis to New York?

Instead of keeping our Jewishness to ourselves, through these well-received and well-attended Celebrate all of life’s wonders and events, we are demystifying our religion and sharing our culture with diverse groups of people throughout our communities. These festivals will blessings with us… continue to grow with your support as volunteers and attendees.

The Gulf Coast has become one of my favorite places to visit. They need our help. While the economy has taken its toll on many cities, these coastal towns can only survive through tourism support. If you are planning a last minute fall trip or family holiday get away, here is an opportunity to put your toes in the sand and lend a hand (see Gulf Coast Travel, pages 6 thru 9).

I wish you all a Happy, Healthy and Sweet New Year.

Shalom, W r B/B M C S Susan C. Nieman - Publisher/Editor P O E

I R H P SEND DONATION CHECKS TO: 533 Beale St. r Memphis r 901.525.8225 Jewish Scene Magazine [email protected] r www.huntphelan.com 1703 Tamhaven Court, Cordova, TN 38016 Jewish Scene I September 2010 3 D o ll a r s & Sense Stock Dividends: An Income Alternative Provided by Lawson Arney, Financial Advisor, Morgan Keegan

Since 2003, when the top federal income tax rate on index that’s comprised of dividend-paying stocks, or that’s based on qualified dividends was reduced, dividends have acquired dividend yield. Be sure to check the prospectus for information about renewed respect. When (or if) that tax rate increases expenses, fees, and potential risks, and consider them carefully before you invest. (under current law, dividends will once again be taxed as ordinary income in 2011), the long-term demand for All dividends are not alike high-quality, reliable dividends will likely increase as Some dividends, such as those paid by real estate investment baby boomers approach retirement and focus on income- trusts (REITs) and master limited partnerships, don’t qualify for the producing investments. same maximum federal income tax rate as qualified dividends, and a portion may be taxed as ordinary income. Also, the 15% maximum rate is scheduled to expire at the end of 2010, and there is no guarantee Why consider dividends? dividends will continue to receive favorable tax treatment. Because they can add to a stock’s total return, dividends The 15% rate applies to qualified dividends (those paid by a U.S. can be especially important if the market produces relatively low or qualified foreign corporation). Also, you must have held the stock or mediocre returns. According to Standard and Poor’s, dividend for more than 60 days during a 121-day period (60 days before and 61 income has represented roughly one-third of the total return on the days after the stock’s ex-dividend date). Form 1099-DIV, which reports S&P 500 since 1926, though that percentage has declined over the your annual dividend and interest income for tax accounting purposes, last decade. Dividends also may mitigate the impact of a volatile will indicate whether a dividend is qualified or not. market by at least partly offsetting price fluctuations to even out a Be aware that some so-called dividends actually are considered portfolio’s overall return. interest for tax purposes. These include dividends from deposits or Many experts also look at dividends as a relatively reliable share accounts at cooperative banks, credit unions, federal savings and indicator of a company’s financial health. Investors have become more loan associations, and mutual savings banks. conscious in recent years of the value of dependable data as a basis for investment decisions, and dividend payments aren’t easily restated. Disclosure Information – Important – Please Review Because dividends are one sign of a company’s financial health, boards of directors generally are reluctant to send investors a negative message This information is for illustrative and discussion purposes only. Morgan Keegan does not provide legal or tax advice. You need to contact your legal and tax advisors for additional by cutting dividends. information and advice before making any investment decisions. Morgan Keegan & Also, many dividend-paying stocks represent large established Company, Inc. Member FINRA, SIPC. Securities and insurance products are not FDIC companies that may have significant resources to weather economic insured, not a deposit, not an obligation of or guaranteed by Regions Bank, its affiliates, or any government agency and may lose value. This advertisement was prepared for hard times, which could be helpful if you’re relying on those dividends Lawson Arney using material prepared by Forefield, Inc. Copyright 2010. to help pay living expenses. Finally, dividends become even more valuable if they’re reinvested Lawson Arney is a graduate of the University of Texas at Austin and works as a financial advisor at Morgan Keegan with his uncle, Elkan Scheidt. Lawson and his rather than used to supply income. A dividend that’s used to purchase team work with their clients to provide comprehensive custom solutions for their more of the company’s stock means you’ll receive a proportionally financial and investment needs. greater share of the company’s earnings the next time dividends are paid, which in turn means a larger dividend payment to be reinvested (assuming the company continues to do well and the dividend rate remains the same).

Look before you leap Investing in dividend-paying stocks isn’t as simple as just picking For all your financial needs. the highest yield. If you’re investing for income, consider whether the Morgan Keegan company’s cash flow can sustain its dividend. Dividends on common stock are paid at the discretion of the company’s board of directors, Lawson Arney, Financial Advisor and there’s no guarantee they won’t be cut. 50 North Front Street, 17th Floor Also, some companies choose to use corporate profits to buy back Memphis, Tennessee 38103 company shares. That may increase the value of existing shares, but it 901.529.5320 • 800.366.7426 sometimes takes the place of instituting or raising dividends. Fax 901.579.4276 [email protected] If you’re interested in a dividend-focused investing style, look for terms such as “equity income,” “dividend income,” or “growth and income.” Also, some exchange-traded funds (ETFs) track an

September 2010 I www.jewishscenemagazine.com TRAVEL THE DIFFERENCE IS CRYSTAL CLEAR An Uncompromising Commitment to Service, Space, Choices and Quality :: By Debbie Rosenthal • Photos courtesy of Crystal Cruises

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Alabama - Florida Gulf Coast Offers

Year-Round Family Fun By Susan C. Nieman

From Gulf Shores, Alabama, to Panama City, Florida, Southern Jewish vacationers have Caleb, Rebecca and David enjoy a Thanksgiving flocked to the Gulf of Mexico for year-round weekend at Lulu’s and the beach. family fun since before high-rise towers lined the beaches.

My family did not discover these beaches so close to home until last year. There is so much to offer along the Gulf Coast that we’ve already been three times in the past 12 months and plan to go back – soon.

Trying to get all of the kids together for Thanksgiving seemed impossible until I suggested a long holiday weekend at the beach. Even though it was a tough drive for a short stay (about 8 hours from Memphis or Nashville), we could not have asked for better weather, plenty of open beach and no restaurant lines. Our three-bedroom beachside condo slept eight and had a huge balcony to watch the sun rise and set. I even saw my very first dolphin! September 2010 I Jewish Scene TRAVEL they are going to distribute 45,000 tickets,” said Marie, who estimates there are about 11,000 rooms available in the area. “Most people are booking three nights,” she said. “With a one-bedroom condo they receive two tickets, a two-bedroom, four tickets and so on. And condo rentals at Brett/Robinson Resorts are going for 20% off.”

I watch the Web cam at Henderson from time- to-time and see how clean the beaches remain. The Emerald Coast is clear and calling me.

Nearby Synagogues

At Henderson Park MOBILE Inn, all rooms have a Congregation Ahavas Chesed (C) Gulf view. 705 Regents Way, 36608 Rabbi Steven Silberman 251.343.6010 In early June, Larry and I went back to Destin Larry and I never saw oil or a tar ball at www.ahavaschesed.info to celebrate our anniversary at Henderson Henderson Park Inn or anywhere along our Springhill Avenue Temple (R) Park Inn. This adults-only bed and breakfast drive from Destin to Gulf Shores. We did see 1769 Springhill Ave., 36607 is the ultimate romantic get-away. I promise hundreds of workers, who were prepared (251) 478-0415 this won’t be the last time you’ll see me write to clean up immediately. The beaches were www.springhillavenuetemple.com about the luxurious rooms, attention to detail never closed, although Alabama incurred some DESTIN and dedicated staff at Henderson Park Inn. swimming advisories. The economy took a dive Beth Israel Orthodox Synagogue of Destin there too. “It has been a challenging summer,” 225 Main St., Suite 17, 32541 We arrived a few weeks after the oil spill, a said Marie Curren sales representative for Barry Katz: General Info 504.261.9490 day before reports started coming in about tar Brett/Robinson Properties, one of the largest www.synagogueofdestin.com balls on the beach. But Innkeeper Ryan Olin employers in Gulf Shores. “Visitation was down FORT WALTON BEACH was already feeling the effects. “People began to about half.” Temple Beth Shalom (R) canceling their reservations right away,” said 227 Beal Pkwy. NW, 32548-4282 Ryan, who is grateful that the oil and tar did Then Jimmy Buffett announced his free concert 850.862.6086 not disrupt his guests’ stay. “We had minor tar in Gulf Shores, and things began to turn around. http://fl019.urj.net/ balls wash up for a couple of days, but no tar Tickets were distributed to condo management PENSACOLA or oil sheen, and no one was ever told to get to give to registered guests. In seven minutes, Temple Beth-El Congregation (R) out of the water.” 35,000 tickets were gone, and many condos 800 North Palafox St., 32501-3114 were sold out for that weekend. On Sept. 1, 850.438.3321 Even though Henderson, Sterling Resorts, two more concerts were announced, Bon Jovi, templebethelofpensacola.org/ Brett/Robinson, WaterColor and others Oct. 15; and Brad Paisley, Oct. 17. “This time implemented a ‘clean beach guarantee,’ during the height of the summer Destin ran at 40- 50% occupancy compared to its usual 80-90%. Year-Round beauty at Gulf Shores “Since the cap was sealed in mid-July, we’ve and Orange Beach, Alabama. seen an increase in reservations and calls,” said Ryan. “We are still far behind the norm, but are blessed with a clientele that visits year-round. And although our weekends have been booked through August and September, our weekdays are still slow.”

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No waiting in line in November.

LuLu’s Love Fund There’s Always a Crazy Sista Cooking,.., Cuisine and Conversation :: By Susan C. Nieman :: with Lucy Buffett

Party at Lulu’s Among several fundraisers, one dollar from the sale of each book is donated to Art Education Plan to stay the day – or all evening at Lulu’s But the wait is only half of the fun. in Baldwin County Public Schools. “It is just my at Homeport Marina, Gulf Shores, Ala., with or turn,” said Lucy about her charitable giving. “So without the kids. There is so much to keep the kids busy that many folks, family and friends, helped me along it gives the grownups a chance to sit a spell, the way, I feel a sincere responsibility to do Lucy Buffett (yes, Jimmy’s sister) has created the listen to the music (through a new state- the same now that I can.” Lucy is passionately ultimate playground for kids of all ages. Where of-the-art system that was recently wired devoted to maintaining art education in else can you listen to live music every night, throughout the property) and have a frozen the school system. “I am appalled when the on the waterfront, in your boat, in the sand, concoction of any variety. budgets get tight, art is the first thing to go. playing volleyball, building a sandcastle, with a On Saturdays, my mother would get up in the margarita and eat a burger, seafood or a slew of Serving more than 3,000 people a day during the morning and play soundtracks from Broadway other goodies all in the same location? summer months adds up to a lot of garbage. So musicals. She attended two years of college at even though the initial investment cost a little a girls’ finishing school where my grandmother Not only does Lulu’s create a party atmosphere more, Lucy and her crew began to think of was the dietician. There she was exposed to everyday (excluding Thanksgiving, Christmas creative ways to go green and give back to the the arts. She loved drama. I am convinced that and New Year’s Eve), her crew has taken holiday local community and the planet. “We became little bit of exposure opened up the entire celebrating to the next level. a leader in green initiatives,” explained Johnny. occupational journey my family has taken into In 2008 they began purchasing local organic the arts. As a result, if there is any way I can Kicking off the “season” is the Annual Memorial grass-fed beef and Alabama-grown tomatoes. open one mind or heart and give a person Day Weekend LuLuPalooza Free, All-Ages They installed a wind turbine generator for that opportunity, I am going for it and simply Concert. “It is the biggest event of the year,” the outdoor bar and replaced tables and chairs grateful and humbled to be able to do so.” said general manager Johnny Fisher. And that with those made from recycled milk jugs. is just the beginning. “It gets so busy here LuLu’s is located just off Alabama Highway 59 at the during the summer that we have to stop taking “I’m an ardent devotee to Nature,” said Lucy, Intracoastal Waterway and Homeport Marina. names,” he said. who grew up on the water. “It simply feels bad Visit www.lulusathomeport.com for a complete list of to continue to trash our bodies and our planet special events including the “Boolu’s” Haunted House “The sand pile is when we know better.” and Noon Year’s Day Celebration. the heart and soul of Lulu’s.” “Lucy encourages her employees to come -Johnny Fisher, up with ideas to improve Lulu’s and give our general manager. guests a unique experience,” said Johnny, who spent 11 years at the House of Blues in New Orleans before joining LuLu’s. “She is laid back, easy going and the perfect boss. Our crew members wear real smiles because they are genuinely happy to be here.”

Sold each year 103,289 burgers Lucy Buffett in the kitchen. As a kosher option, substitute 64,544 margaritas photo courtesy LuLu’s flaky white fish for crabmeat. 1082 gallons of gumbo

Jewish Scene I September 2010 Chateau Malmaison Baronne Nadine de Rothschild Moulis-en-Médoc Gary Burhop, Owner Great Wines & Spirits

left, somewhat inland from the river. The 24 de Rothschild. Typical tasting notes describe hectares that make up Château Malmaison lay the wine as having blackberry and raspberry adjacent to Château Clarke and were purchased aromas. The body is full with soft tannins in 1973 by Baron Edmund de Rothschild and and rich berry and currant character. Annual his wife, Nadine. This abandoned vineyard production is usually around 8,000 cases. was renovated between 1974 and 1978, and with each passing vintage the product seems Like all red wine, Malmaison wine is best to be getting better and better. Recognition stored at a constant temperature of around of the substantial sums the Rothschilds 55 degrees F. An ideal serving temperature is have invested in improving the property 60 to 65 degrees F. It provides an outstanding he eight precisely defined appellations came when the 2009 Top 100 Wines of the accompaniment for lamb, fowl and small game Tof the Médoc, from Blanquefort Brook World list compiled and published by The such as partridge or pheasant. to the north of the Bordeaux built-up area, Wine Spectator listed Chateau Malmaison almost to the Pointe de Grave, may claim the 2006 at number 84. As with many properties in Bordeaux, both Médoc appellation. Moulis-en-Médoc is one kosher and non-kosher wines are produced. of these specified appellations. The soil of this particular property yields Gary Burhop owns Great Wines & mellow, fruity wines with a distinctive yet Spirits located at 6150 Poplar Avenue Head north from the city of Bordeaux harmonious character and a rich bouquet. The in Regalia, Memphis, Tenn., 38119 and following the D-2, pass through the Village of harvest is matured in new and year old casks invites your questions and patronage. Margaux, and before you reach the appellation that confer smoothness, elegance and finesse Contact him at 901.682.1333 or of Saint Julien, you will find Moulis to your – female traits befitting the Baroness Nadine [email protected].

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GUIDEARKANSAS, MISSISSIPPI,TO JEWISH TENNESSEE

Although small in numbers compared to many major U.S. cities, the Jewish communities of our tri-state region are strong, thriving and even growing.

According to the latest studies, the number of Jewish people in the Greater Memphis area has increased during the last decade. And while some of our Jewishness has taken a long time to weave its way into everyday Southern life, even in the Deep South, you don’t have to look too hard to at least ﬁnd a bagel in your town – even in Hattiesburg, Miss.

While polling the communities of our tri-state area, I could only ﬁnd a smidgeon of kosher, kosher-style, or restaurants serving Jewish foods. (More about that in another issue.) And while Jewish and Israeli ﬁlm, food and book festivals have been going strong for years – from the Margolin Hebrew Academy wins best booth at ASBEE 22nd Annual Kosher BBQ Contest and Festival

31st San Francisco Jewish Film Festival (July 21-Aug. 8, 2011), to the largest annual Book Fair in St. Louis each November, to the 22nd It is an obvious fact to many Mid-Southerners that this region boasts

annual Shalom Ya’ll Jewish Food Festival in Savannah on Oct. 31, 2010 dozens of kosher, or if you will, kosher-style restaurants. Dining at many of – there are some Southern cities just getting their feet wet planning these only requires an invitation – and not even that for some. Memphis ‘ these volunteer- intensive events. But mark your calendars for these hospitality does not hold second place to any community, Southern or‘ two up and coming city festivals that will each be celebrating their 4th not. One ought just present the desire or need to a congregation, agency or to even any of the assorted ‘hot spots’ where Jewish folk can be found annual fairs – Little Rock’s Jewish Food and Cultural Festival, May 15, ‘and‘ more often than not, arrangements for a Shabbos meal can be made. 2011 and Memphis Friends of Israel’s Israel Festival at Shelby Farms Similar meals can be arranged for weekdays as well. Bon Appetite! on May 22, 2011. -William Samuels

Jewish Scene I September 2010 11 GUIDE ARKANSAS ARKANSAS cont. MISSISSIPPI MISSISSIPPI cont. Jewish Federation of Arkansas HOT SPRINGS The Jewish Federations of HATTIESBURG 1501 North Pierce St., N. Little Rock, 72207 Congregation House of Israel (R) North America Temple B’nai Israel (R) 501.663.3571 300 Quapaw Ave., 71901-5203 www.jewishfederations.org/ir_LL_category. 901 Mamie St., 39401 Exe. Director: Suzanne Berkovits 501.623.5821 html?state=ms 601.545.3871 [email protected] Rabbi Jerome Fox Rabbi Uri Barnea www.JewishArkansas.org President: Millie Baron CLEVELAND President: Neil Solomon www.conghouseoﬁsrael.org Congregation Adath Israel [email protected] www.hattiesburgsynagogue.org BENTONVILLE 201 South Bolivar Ave., 38732-3241 Congregation Etz Chaim (U) LITTLE ROCK 662.843.2005 2406 E Central Ave., 72712 Congregation Agudath Hillel University of 479.464.8001 Achim (O) GREENVILLE Southern Mississippi Rabbi Jack Zanerhaft R. C. Cook University Union 7901 West 5th St., 72205 Hebrew Union Congregation (R) President: Ida Fineberg 501.225.1683 Jewish Student Union/Kesher, 39406 504 Main St., 38701 www.etzchaimnwa.org Rabbi Kalman Winnick 601.266.5000 662.332.4153 President: Charles Alman Advisor: Howard Fromkin www.hebrewunion.org CONWAY www.lrsynagogue.org [email protected] Hendrix Hillel GREENWOOD 1600 Washington Ave., 72032 Congregation B’nai Israel (R) JACKSON Congregation Ahavath Rayim 501.450.4598 3700 North Rodney Parham Rd., 72212-2498 Congregation Beth Israel (R) Advisor: Marianne Tettlebaum 501.225.9700 210 E. Market St., 38930-4423 5315 Old Canton Rd., 39211 [email protected] Rabbi Eugene H. Levy 601.283.2614 601.956.6215 President: Michael Krupitsky Rabbi Joe Erber, [email protected] Rabbi Valerie Cohen FAYETTEVILLE www.bnai-israel.us President: Bert Rubinsky Temple Shalom of Northwest GULFPORT http://ms001.urj.net/ Arkansas (R) Hebrew Academy of Arkansas Congregation Beth Israel (C) 699 N. Sang Ave., 72701 Lubavitch of Arkansas 12277 3 Rivers Rd., 39503-2510 Goldring/Woldenberg Institute 479.973.2702 11905 Fairview Rd., 72212 228.539.1655 of Southern Jewish Life Rabbi Jacob Adler 501.217.0053 Student Rabbi Ilana Foss P.O. Box 16528, 39236 President: Joel Freund Rabbi Pinchus Ciment President: Brad Kessie 601.362.6357 www.atempleofpeace.com/ www.arjewishcenter.com [email protected] President: Macy Hart www.cbigulfcoast.com www.isjl.org Hillel at University of Arkansas ROGERS Millsaps College Hillel 479.575.3162 Chabad of Northwest Arkansas Jewish Culture Organization 201 Grad Ed, 72701 5402 W. Redbud St., 72758 1701 N. State St., 39210 Advisors: Jay P. Greene, [email protected] 479.464.7999 601.974.1328 Aleza Greene, [email protected] www.jewishnwa.org www.uark.edu/rso/hillel Advisor: James Bowley [email protected]

Hillel of Memphis 3581 Midland Ave., 38111 901.452.2453 Executive Director: Sherry Weinblatt President: Michael Danziger [email protected] Memphis Jewish Federation www.hillelmemphis.org 6560 Poplar Ave., 38138 901.767.7100 Executive Director: Jeffrey Feld President: Joel Sklar www.memjfed.org Hillel of Memphis exists to serve the academic, social and spiritual Memphis Jewish Federation serves as the central coordinating, fundraising, needs of Jewish college students and students interested in Judaism in strategic planning and budgeting agency for the Memphis Jewish community. In the greater Memphis area by engaging our students in Jewish activities, partnership with agencies, synagogues and schools around Memphis, Federation events, programs and projects. Hillel is a special gathering place for creates a rich fabric of services available for Jews and non-Jews in our city. all Jewish students, faculty and administrators on all area campuses In addition, Federation fundraising dollars provide support for Jews in need in (Christian Brothers University, Rhodes College, Southern College of Israel and in over 60 countries around the world. Federation funds also support Optometry, University of Memphis and The University of Tennessee people in crisis situations such as after the Katrina ﬂoods, earthquakes, and Health Science Center).We also serve as the eyes and ears for the other natural disasters. Jewish community on all area campuses. In doing so, Hillel of Memphis helps to ensure the continuity of the Memphis Jewish community and Sept. 13, 2010 ...... Major Givers Event the vitality of the Jewish people. Oct. 28, 2010...... Lion of Judah Event PARTICIPATING SPONSORS PARTICIPATING Oct. 24, 2010 ...... 1 p.m. Hillel of Memphis Renaming & Harmony Nov. 7-10, 2010.... General Assembly/International Lion of Judah Conference for Humanity Concert: UniversityTheater on the in New Orleans University of Memphis campus Feb. 6, 2011...... Super Sunday April 24, 2011...... 2 p.m. Yiddishe Cup at Golf and Games Feb. 2011...... Young Adult Division Casino Night April 2011...... 49th AnnualYom HaShoah Holocaust Commemoration

12 September 2010 I www.jewishscenemagazine.com GUIDE MISSISSIPPI cont. TENNESSEE NORTH COLUMBUS BRISTOL Congregation B’nei Israel B’nai Sholom Congregation (R) 717 Second Ave., 39701 2510 Highway 126, 37620 662.329.5038 423.323.7596 President: Carolyn Adams-Price Rabbi Earl Jordan / [email protected] Co-Presidents: Nancy Fischman / Richard Gibian STARKVILLE www.bnaisholomtnva.org Mississippi State Jewish Life CHATTANOOGA on Campus Jewish Federation of Sponsor: Dr. Kara Rosenblatt 813.300.2885 Co-Presidents: Daniel Snyder, 601.672.5369 Greater Chattanooga Rachael Frost, 256.508.8817 9321 Royal Mountain Dr., 37421 [email protected] 423.493.0270 http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/ President: Robert Snetman, [email protected] pages/Jewish-Life-on-Campus-Mississippi- Executive Director: Michael Dzik State-University/113100925369170 www.jewishchattanooga.com

TUPELO Chattanooga Hadassah Temple B’nai Israel (R) 505 Shadow Pkwy., 37421 President: Rhonda Seeber, [email protected] 1301 Marshall St., 38802 662.842.9169 http://shalomtupelo.com/ Jewish Archives of Chattanooga President: Joy Adams, [email protected] UTICA URJ Henry S. Jacobs Camp SYNAGOGUES (serving AL, AR, LA, MS, and W. TN) Beth Sholom Congregation (O) 3863 Morrison Rd., 39175 20 Pisgah Ave. 37411 601.885.6042 423.894.0801 Camp Director: Jonathan Cohen Rabbi Shaul Perlstein [email protected] President: Bruce Weiss www.jacobs.urjcamps.org [email protected] www.beth-sholom.info

Memphis Jewish Home and Rehabilitation Center I36 Bazeberry Rd., Cordova, 38018-7756 901.758.0036 Executive Director: Mary Anna Kaplan President: Dr. Jay Cohen [email protected] www.memphisjewishhome.org

Loving Care ….Gracious Living Now Accepting Reservations Opening September 2010 Welcome to The Gardens of Germantown... a beautiful new state-of-the-art Memory Care community designed with elegant comfort in mind, situated in the heart Memphis Jewish Home and Rehabilitation Center provides quality care for seniors seeking rehabilitation services, including inpatient and outpatient therapy, as well of Germantown. as long term care. With more than 80 years’ experience serving seniors in the exclusively Memphis community, our professionally trained staff provides compassionate, devoted to patient-centered care to people of all faiths in a beautiful, warm and supportive Dementia and environment.Our recently renovated rehab therapy gyms are large,bright and better- (901) 755-5450 conﬁgured spaces for seniors to work toward their therapy goals. We constantly 3179 Professional Plaza Drive Alzheimer's strive to improve the quality of life for each of our residents. Our dedicated staff is Germantown, TN 38138 care the key to our success. www.gardensofgermantown.com Jewish Scene I September 2010 13 GUIDE TENNESSEE cont. B’nai Zion Synagogue (C) University of Tennessee & Temple Beth El (R) Jewish Family Service 114 McBrien Rd, 37411 Pellissippi State Community 3037 Kingston Pike 37919 6560 Poplar Ave., 38138 423.894.8900 College 865.524.3521 901.767.8511 Rabbi David Cantor c/o Knoxville Jewish Alliance Rabbi Beth Schwartz Executive Director: Bob Silver President: Lynn Hochman 6800 Deane Hill Dr., 37919 President: Stephen Eisen President: Greg Siskind [email protected] 865.690.6343 [email protected] [email protected] www.bnaizioncongregation.com Director: Deborah Oleshansky www.tbeknox.org www.jfsmemphis.org [email protected] Feb. 25, 2011 – Interfaith Shabbat and Dinner MEMPHIS Jewish Foundation of Memphis Memphis Jewish Federation Pi Alpha Epsilon Pi 6560 Poplar Ave., 38138 Mizpah Congregation (R) 901.767.7100 901.374.0400 Rush Chairman: Eric Lehman 923 McCallie Ave., 37403 Sponsor see page 12 Executive Director: Laura Linder [email protected] Rabbi Bill Tepper jfom@ jewishfoundationofmemphis.org Master: Igor Fayermark / [email protected] President: Susan DiStefano B’nai B’rith Youth www.jfom.net Lt. Master/Alumni Relations: Daniel Knecht [email protected] Organization (BBYO) [email protected] www.mizpahcongregation.org 6560 Poplar Ave., 38138 JGrads+* 901.767.7440 SYNAGOGUES Jewish Grad Students and Young JACKSON www.BBYO.org Professionals ages 23-33 Chabad House of Knoxville Congregation B’nai Israel (R) [email protected] 7148 Wellington Dr., 37919 401 West Grand St., 38308 Bornblum Judaic Studies http://jgrads.webs.com 865.588.8584 731.427.6141 Rabbi Yossi Wilhelm University of Memphis Rabbi Laura Schwartz Harari [email protected] 301 Mitchell Hall, The University of Memphis Friends of Israel www.congregationbnai-israel.org info@memphisfriendsoﬁsrael.org www.chabadknoxville.org Memphis, 38152 901.678.2919 www.memphisfoi.org JOHNSON CITY Heska Amuna Synagogue (C) http://isc.memphis.edu/jdst East Tennessee 3811 Kingston Pike, 37919 May 22, 2011 – 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Israel Festival State University 865.522.0701 Hadassah JL Seehorn Dr., 37614 Rabbi Alon Ferency 422 Miracle Pt. 38120 Memphis Jewish 423.439.2043 President: Bernard Bendrien 901.683.0727 Community Center Advisor: Barbara Turner / [email protected] [email protected] President: Emily Steinberg 6560 Poplar Ave., 38138 www.heskaamuna.org [email protected] 901.761.0810 Executive Director: Barrie Weiser, L.M.V. KNOXVILLE Jewish Congregation of Hillel of Memphis www.jccmemphis.org Knoxville Jewish Alliance Oak Ridge (U) 901.452.2453 6800 Deane Hill Dr., 37919 101 W. Madison Ln., 37830 Sponsor see page 12 Memphis Jewish Home and 865.690.6343 865.483.3581 Rehabilitation Center Executive Director: Jeffrey Gubitz Rabbi Victor Rashkovsky www.jewishknoxville.org 901.758.0036 www.techno-info.com/jcor/ Sponsor see page 13

Baron Hirsch Congregation (O) 400 S. Yates Rd., 38120 • 901.683.7485 Rabbi Shai Finkelstein Cantor Ricky Kampf Executive Director: David Fleischhacker President: David Cooper [email protected] • www.baronhirsch.org Baron Hirsch is a vibrant, modern Orthodox Zionist congregation that seeks to engage its membership Temple Israel (R) in experiencing all aspects 1376 East Massey Rd., 38120 • 901.761.3130 of Jewish life with a Senior Rabbi Micah D. Greenstein • Assistant Rabbi Adam B. Grossman strong commitment to the Assistant Rabbi Katie M. Bauman • Cantor John M. Kaplan Jewish people, the State of Executive Director: Jeff Manis • President: Nancy Robinson Israel and our Torah. Our www.timemphis.org Educational Institute offers Family BBQ & Softball Game 2010 2011 learning opportunities for all Sept. 16.. Tear Down Nov. 7.....Mitzvah Day Jan. 23.....EcoExpo backgrounds in a comfortable setting. Our Youth Department offers programs the Walls concert, from toddler to collegiate.Our Building Relationships initiative to create stronger Nov. 14....EJ5K Jan. 30 & Feb. 27 Levitt Shell bonds focuses on both major events for everyone as well as small clubs for Nov. 21....Blood Drive Bibliyoga people with similar interests. Everyone has a place at Baron Hirsch. Religious Oct. 12...Live from March 20..Purimspiel services form the core of synagogue life. Our services are warm and spirited, NY’s 92nd StreetY, Nov. 29... Live from and everyone is made to feel welcome. Jim Cramer NY’s 92nd Street May 8...... MOMapalooza Y, Steve Martin w/ PARTICIPATING SPONSORS PARTICIPATING May 9...... Brotherhood Sept. 25 ...... 4 p.m. Sukkah Hop &Treasure Hunt Oct. 31....Judaica Deborah Solomon Appraiser ala “Antiques Charity GolfTournament Sept. 27 ...... 5:30 p.m. Family Sukkah Party Roadshow” Dec. 5.....Bibliyoga Sept. 28 ...... 12 p.m. Sisterhood Salad in the Sukkah w/Marcus J. Freed Nov. 4.....Live from Sept. 28 ...... 1 p.m. Chol HaMoedYouth Day, Putt Putt Golf & Games NY’s 92nd StreetY,Alan Oct. 16...... 9 a.m. Scholar-in-Residence Rabbi Ronen Neuwirth Dershowitz and Oct. 20...... 12 p.m. Kol Rena So-Shuls Luncheon, Noon Bret Stephens

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National Council of Baron Hirsch Congregation (O) Jewish Women 901.683.7485 P.O. Box 17921, 38187-0921 Sponsor see page 14 www.ncjwmemphis.org Beth Sholom Synagogue (C) New Jewish 6675 Humphreys Blvd., 38120 Neighborhood House 901.683.3591 Serving Midtown/Downtown Jews Rabbi Aaron Rubinstein www.newjewishneighborhoodhouse.org Executive Director: Barbara Newman President: Skip Rossen [email protected] Plough Towers Senior Housing www.bsholom.org 6580 Poplar Ave., 38138 901.767.1910 Executive Director: Rena Rosenberg Chabad Center for President: Jimmy Ringel Jewish Life [email protected] Rabbi Levi Klein 2570 Kirby Parkway, 38119 Oct. 10, 2010 - 4 p.m. 30th Anniversary 901.754.0404 Milestone Celebration [email protected] www.JewishMemphis.com Sam Schloss Lodge # 35 of B’nai B’rith Or Chadash, New P.O. Box 17616, 38187-0616 Conservative Synagogue (C) 901.761.0300 6629 Massey Ln., 38120 President: Neal Berlin 901.435.6353 Rabbi Cantor David Julian SYNAGOGUES President: Susan Stein Anshei Sphard Beth El Emeth [email protected] Congregation (O) http://sites.google.com/site/ 120 E. Yates Rd. N., 38120 newconservativesynagogue 901.682.1611 Rabbi Joel Finkelstein Temple Israel (R) Cantor Aryeh Samberg 901.761.3130 Executive Director: Linda Joffrey Sponsor see page 14 President: Rick Baer [email protected] www.asbee.net

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Bornblum Solomon Schechter (1-8) 6641 Humphreys Blvd., 38120 • 901.747.2665 [email protected] • www.bsssmemphis.com Head of School: Allan Dalfen President: Laura Harkavy Giuseppe Verdi’s

Students and teachers form wonderful relationships at BSSS

October 7 & 9, 2010 Bornblum Solomon Schechter School (BSSS) is dedicated to providing the best possible education for children in 1st - 8th grade.The curriculum meets the highest SPOrpheum Theatre standards for both General Studies and Judaic Studies. BSSS provides a warm and nurturing environment where students beneﬁt from a program that combines the best of innovative and traditional teaching methods. Small classes and an 23(5$MEMPHIS.org experienced, dedicated teaching staff provide an academically challenging, yet encouraging environment that enables each child to reach his or her full potential. 2SHUD0HPSKLVWKDQNVRXUJHQHURXVSURGXFWLRQVSRQVRUV Families actively participate in PTA, school celebrations, community projects and 'HORUHV volunteer in many ways to make the school a unique and wonderful place. .LQVROYLQJ

Jewish Scene I September 2010 15 GUIDE TENNESSEE cont. Torah Mitzion of Memphis (O) Congregation Micah (R) 390 S. White Station Rd., 38117 2001 Old Hickory Blvd., Brentwood, 37027 901.218.2174 615.377.9799 Rabbi Avi Goldberg Rabbis Flip and Laurie Rice [email protected] President: Todd Evans Screened,S d BBonded d d & IInsuredd www.torahmitzion.org/memphis/section.asp Executive Director: Ron Galbraith Light Housekeeping & Laundry [email protected] Young Israel of Memphis (O) www.congregationmicah.org Transportation/Errands 531 S. Yates, 38120 Respite & 24-Hour Care 901.761.6060 Congregation Ohabai Rabbi Aaron Feigenbaum Homemaker Services Sholom (R) Executive Director: Eileen Segal 5015 Harding Pike, 37205-2801 Meal Preparation President: David Katz 615.352.7620 Personal Care [email protected] Rabbi Mark Schiftan www.YIOM.org Associate Rabbi Shana L. Mackler State Licensed President: Randall Goldstein SCHOOLS www.templenashville.org Barbara K. Lipman Early Learning Center at Congregation Sherith Israel (O) Temple Israel 3600 West End Ave., 37205-2403 1376 East Massey Rd., 38120 615.292.6614 Susan Feld: 901.937.2785 Rabbi Saul Strosberg [email protected] www.sherithisrael.com www.timemphis.org Cary & West End Synagogue (C) Wendy Bornblum Solomon 3810 West End Ave., 37205-2472 Rotter Schechter School 615.269.4592 901.747.2665 Rabbi Y. Kliel Rose EACH OFFICE INDEPENDENTLY Administrator: Marcia G. Stewart Sponsor see page 15 OWNED & OPERATED www.westendsyn.org Margolin Hebrew Academy/ SCHOOLS Feinstone Yeshiva of the South 390 S. White Station Rd., 38117 Akiva Community Day School 809 Percy Warner Blvd., 37205 901.682.2400 615.356.1880 FREE IN-HOME CONSULTATION! Head of School: Rabbi Gil Perl Head of School: Patricia Schwartz Executive Director: Hirsch Serman www.akivanashville.net 901-752-1515 • 662-393-1110 [email protected] www.mhafyos.org Micah Children’s Academy Memphis Jewish Community 2001 Old Hickory Blvd. Brentwood, 37027-4032 Center Early Learning Center 615.377.9799 6560 Poplar Ave., 38138 Director: Lynn Heady 901.761.0810 www.micahchildrensacademy.org NASHVILLE/BRENTWOOD Jewish Federation of Nashville KOSHER RESTAURANTS & Middle Tennessee Memphis 801 Percy Warner Blvd., 37148 Holy Cow at the Memphis JCC 615.356.3242 6560 Poplar Ave. Executive Director: Steven Edelstein www.jewishnashville.org Nosh-a-Rye at the Memphis Jewish Home & Rehabilitation Center B’nai B’rith Maimonides 36 Bazeberry Rd., Cordova Lodge #46 801 Percy Warner Blvd. 37205 Ricki’s Cookie Corner & Bakery 615.356.7170 5068 Park Avenue

Chabad Student Center at Nashville Vanderbilt Grins Kosher Vegetarian Café at the Schulman Center for Jewish Life 436 Village at Vanderbilt, 37212-3150 2421Vanderbilt Place 615.739.6019

Vanderbilt Hillel Ben Schulman Center for Jewish Life Be Scene in the 2421 Vanderbilt Place, 37212 615.322.8376 2011 Guide to Executive Director: Ari Dubin [email protected] Jewish Arkansas, www.Vanderbilt.edu/Hillel Mississippi, SYNAGOGUES Congregation Beit Tefilah Tennessee. Call 142 Belle Forest Cr., 37221 615.646.5750 today to reserve Rabbi Yitzchok Tiechtel Co-director: Mrs. Esther Tiechtel your space. [email protected] www.nashvillejewish.com 901.624.4896. 16 September 2010 I www.jewishscenemagazine.com BESHERT BESHERT: True Stories of Connection

THE WORLD Joe & th Rita TRADE CENTER Green Annual By Jerome Makowsky Jewish Family9 Service Many fascinating stories have circulated since September 11, 2001, and many more will continue to be newsworthy. There is one told of the bus carrying a large group of men who worked at the World Trade Center. It had Senior Resource Fair developed engine trouble that day, delaying its arrival at a critical moment. There is the tale of a former Memphis resident, who answered a call that morning to participate in a minyan (a quorum of ten or more Jewish males Sunday, October 17, 2010 over the age of thirteen, required for the recitation of certain prayers). He Memphis Jewish Community Center subsequently arrived at his WTC office a half-hour after the disaster. One of the most intriguing incidents told to us was this one, which was brought 6560 Poplar Ave. from New York by my friend Jerome Makowsky. 12 to 4 PM

It seems that during late August of 2001, an observant Jewish man brought his t’fillin to a sofer (scribe) in Elizabeth, New Jersey, to be examined. Keynote speaker at noon (T’fillin are small leather boxes attached with leather straps and donned Dr. Lawrence Wruble each morning, except Saturdays, by males over the age of thirteen prior to praying. One is placed upon the forehead and the other on the upper Memphis Gastroenterology Group arm. They contain segments of Hebrew scripture, and users are directed in accordance with a verse in Deuteronomy that they “be bound for a sign Vendors, Flu Shots and Health Screenings upon thy hand and shall be for frontlets between thine eyes.” Periodically they are examined by competent individuals to determine if the drying ink has created gaps in the letters, thereby rendering the t’fillin ritually unfit.) Event is FREE On Sunday, September 10, the man arranged to pick them up early the next and Open to the Public morning in New Jersey. He felt he would have time to get them prior to going to his job at the World Trade Center. Due to heavy traffic problems, he 901.761.0810 was delayed while driving into Manhattan, and his life was spared. Several weeks later, he telephoned the sofer to determine the condition of his t’fillin Gold Sponsor: and was advised that they seemed to be in good shape. “In fact,” he was told, “the only place that needed attention was L’ma’an Yirbu Y’meichem” Durham Foundation (Deut.21.) In essence, it says that if one does these things that have been commanded, “[Your] days and those of your children shall be multiplied.” Silver Sponsors:

Harry Samuels is a graduate of Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri, and has devoted many years to volunteerism in Memphis, Tennessee. He and his wife, Flora, have been married for 49 years and are the parents of Bronze Sponsor: Martin, William and the late David Samuels. Proceeds from the sale of his books go to charity. Memphis Gastroenterology Group “Beshert” and Mr. Samuels newest book, “Crossroads: Chance or Destiny?” are available in Davis-Kidd Booksellers, Amazon.com To become a vendor or sponsor Call William Samuels and Iuniverse.com and the Memphis Jewish Community Center. 901.767.8511 Jewish Scene I September 2010 17 FROM FIELDHOUSE TO FORUM

University of Memphis Fieldhouse in the 1950s

“It was very close and very intimate,” According to Marlin “the coliseum was Is Memphis a good his wife added. “It was like attending a high the best. We had seats on the floor, right off school game.” the 40-yard line,” he said, mixing in a football sports city? That question has This was also a time when the Tiger term. “We got to know our neighbors on both been pondered for years by sports columnists, program started gaining traction – a time when sides. It was just fun.” sports talk show hosts and everyday folks. It’s names like Win Wilfong, Bob Swander and It was a memorable year for many fans, a hard question to answer. But if any program coaches Bob Vanatta and Dean Ehlers dotted even when the Tigers bumped into Bill

DEN had a legitimate chance of addressing the the basketball record books. Walton and the UCLA Bruins in that 1973 issue, it would be the University of Memphis A Tiger game was something the whole championship game. Walton hit 21of 22 field basketball team. family – in this case the Grabers – could enjoy goal attempts to finish with 44 points en route After all, records indicate they’ve been together. Soon they started taking their sons to the 87-66 final. “That was incredible,” said around since the 1920s, and tradition usually Steve, Larry, Glenn and Roy with them. “We Marlin. “You just can’t forget something like breeds a sense of loyalty. Of course, winning rarely went alone to the games,” said Marlin. that.” The Grabers traveled to Houston and St. helps, too. They attended most games then, and the Louis for the final two games that year – against Since the late 1950s, Evelyn and Marlin two still don’t miss many now unless it conflicts Providence and UCLA.The team’s move BY MARK HAY Graber have been a part of with shabbos. And when they downtown to the Pyramid in 1991 was one that first list, going back to are unable to attend, their the Grabers never really got use to. The seats the FieldHouse days – the grandchildren are happy to fill were uncomfortable, and the location of their current home of the Tiger in – of course when it doesn’t seats wasn’t very good either. “Even though we women’s team. interfere with the Sabbath. had longevity as season ticket holders, it really Marlin had just gotten Owning season tickets didn’t mean a lot,” he explained. “There aren’t out of the army and the is beneficial on two fronts: too many good memories from the Pyramid.” young couple had resettled in going to the see the Tigers has But, Carl Evans, assistant athletic director Memphis from Chicago. After always been fun, but building for development, says the university has always attending a few Tiger games personal relationships is tried to reward those who have been loyal to they decided to become season nice, too. “I don’t know the program over the years. Some sections in ticket holders. The schedule if all of our neighbors at the club level are reserved for those who have included games against Union Evelyn and the FieldHouse had season been with the Tigers since the coliseum or University, Ole Miss, Texas Marlin Graber tickets, but you do get to even the FieldHouse days. There are 45 season A&M and Murray State. know your neighbors,” said ticket holders that go back to the coliseum According to U of M records, season tickets Marlin. “You come and kibbutz with the years, he said. for the 1957-58 Tiger season cost $10. same people. That’s part of the fun.” When Graber tells university officials how “Money was tight then, but they weren’t During the “modern” era the Tigers many years they’ve held season tickets, they ON THE SIDELINES: asking much per game, either,” Marlin have considered four houses as their home are simply amazed. “We’ve never remembered. “The crowds were pretty good, court – the FieldHouse, the Mid-South missed a year either,” he said. but it didn’t take that much to fill that place Coliseum, the Pyramid and FedExForum. Mark Hayden has written about Memphis up. You could clearly see the players. It’s the Consider the Grabers among those with sports for a variety of magazines. For story one thing that made it interesting,” he said greatest memories of the coliseum years ideas please contact Mark at marktn58@ about the 4,000-seat gymnasium. beginning in 1964. aol.com. 18 September 2010 I www.jewishscenemagazine.com FEATURE

Careful attention to market research ﬁndings molded the Academy’s features. For example: • Responding to parents’ strong concern about safety, the Academy has a state-of- the-art biometric security system, using ﬁngerprint recognition and widespread monitored video cameras.

• Parents also put a high value on outdoor play, so the campus features an eco-friendly, all-natural playscape with sand and water play and art amid hills, pathways and trees. Children explore nature through trips to an on-site river, as well as enrichment activities in Micah’s memorial and planting gardens.

• To accommodate the needs of at-home parents and dual-income families, the Academy offers ﬂexible schedules and before- and aftercare.

• Sought-after enrichment activities include computer skills, music and movement, yoga and more.

MICAH CHILDREN’S ACADEMY 2001 Old Hickory Boulevard Brentwood, TN 37027-4032 615.377.9799 • www.congregationmicah.org

Top: Cutting the ribbon are senior members Julian Kantor (left) and Phil Roseman (right) with Adam Michael, father of four-week-old Avery Grace Michael, the Academy’s youngest enrollee. Bottom Left: Micah Children’s Academy enrollee John “Cooper” Wingﬁeld, 11 months, looks at an animal wall graphic. Bottom Middle: Sammy Grace Pollard, six months, tests the seating in the Infant Room. Bottom Right: Congregation Micah Rabbi Laurie Rice attaches the mezuzah on the doorway to the Infant Room at Micah Children’s Academy. NASHVILLE CONGREGATION OFFERS By Judith NEW PRESCHOOL WITH PIZZAZZ Wolf Mandel Chutzpah. The word comes easily to the school. Together they crafted a custom close to major freeways and surface streets, mind. Consider: carrying out a capital curriculum that uses “best practices” in early convenient to numerous communities within campaign in a down economy; building a childhood education and, above all, capitalizes the target demographic. private school in a climate of school failures; on children’s innate love of learning to The preschool is part of the synagogue’s and racing against time with a five-month promote cognitive, social, emotional, physical $1.8 million expansion, which also includes construction schedule. and creative development. a renovated Religious School wing and The board, rabbis, staff and members “From the outset, we intended the additional indoor and outdoor space for of Congregation Micah, one of Nashville’s Academy to be a Jewish school, not a preschool education and social functions. The expansion Reform synagogues, shrugged off “the chutzpah located in a synagogue,” said Rabbis Laurie Rice is a response to a long-term strategic plan that factor” when, after careful market research, and Philip (Flip) Rice. Thus, the Academy offers called for additional space and education. they determined to build a preschool for a loving and playful environment for children Ultimately, the Academy is expected to children of all faiths and cultures. And so it and parents to learn about and practice Jewish grow the synagogue’s membership. Would-be came about that a ribbon was cut, mezuzahs celebrations, traditions and values: chaverut Micah members in the past had ended their were hung and, in mid-August, Micah (friendship); tzedakah (righteousness); tikkun inquiries when they heard the synagogue did Children’s Academy opened its doors for the olam (caring for the world and environment, not offer a preschool. care and instruction of youngsters age six locally and globally); Torah (study and worship); “To walk through Micah’s or the Academy’s weeks to five years. ruach (spirituality); klal Yisrael (community doors is to want to be part of our warm, welcoming Tapped as Academy Director is Lynn and inclusiveness). community,” says board president Heady, formerly Director of Instruction and Serving nearly 500 families, Congregation Ron Galbraith. Curriculum for the prestigious Williamson Micah is renowned for its musical orientation County Schools. Highly credentialed herself, and inclusiveness, a reputation that has she cherry-picked stellar staff and teachers, drawn families to the new preschool. The Judith Wolf Mandell is a freelance bringing diverse backgrounds and skills to school’s location is also a major draw: writer in Nashville. Jewish Scene I September 2010 19 FEATURE OUT OF THEIR ELEMENT BY LEA EPSTEIN

here aren’t many city teens, especially those from Chicago, Los Angeles or T one of New York’s boroughs, who would choose to participate in a six-week program in “nowheresville” Arkansas. But 16 Jewish high school teens searching for a new experience joined an American Jewish Society for Service (AJSS) group for a Top:Waiting to meet with Arkansas Governor Tikkun Olam (repairing the world) project in Mike Beebe veteran’s services organizations, and other local Little Rock, Ark., this summer. agencies that are in need of volunteer labor. Bottom Left: The group takes a break on “I think this is the most impressive group “We start by looking at Habitat for Humanities the way to the top of Pinnacle Mountain of high school kids I have worked with as far affiliates that we know will guarantee us work just outside of Little Rock as their commitment, growth and selflessness,” for the summer,” said Ethan. “Habitat for said Ethan Witkovsky, project director. “They Bottom Right: Building a set of shelves Humanity has a lot of work for us to do, and are amazing, every single one of them.” for the Habitat ReStore they have shown us the ropes before. We also AJSS sponsored other trips this summer in use their model for projects that aren’t affiliated Kansas City, Kan., and Avery, NC. The program, with an organization.” When AJSS contacted Agudath Achim in general, looks for places outside of the frame of On weekends, the group traveled to different president Charles Alman about the teens reference for the teens. “Most of the participants Southern cities for Shabbat like New Orleans, using the synagogue as their home for six are from Northeastern areas and larger cities,” Memphis, Hot Springs and even Marvell, Ark. weeks, he wasn’t quite sure how things explained Ethan. “Smaller cities get them out of They spent time touring the cities and meeting would turn out. “They were a great group their comfort zone. They kind of feel like they are new members of other congregations. of well-mannered and independent teens,” removed from their normal life, which gives them American Jewish Society for Service said Charles. “It was a pleasure having a chance to grow and experience who they are was the brainchild of three activist rabbis them.” The group slept on air mattresses and how they relate to themselves and the world who wanted to see Judaism put into action set up in Sunday School rooms. They around them.” in order help repair the world. They decided did all of their own cooking and kept Although AJSS was founded about 60 years to create an opportunity for young people their things neat and orderly. They also ago, it has not traditionally been in the eye of in Jewish communities to put their Jewish helped with minyans and attended and the religious community. This Little Rock group values to the test. participated in Shabbat services. was organized to accommodate those Orthodox “When we were painting houses and and Conservative teens who are shomer Shabbat the local residents passed by with smiles (observe halakhah, Jewish Sabbath laws from on their faces and a twinkle in their eye, sunset Friday until sunset Saturday) and the laws TANGIBLE TZEDAKAH it made me feel that all the time and effort of kashrut – Jewish dietary laws). Unfortunately, In preparing for this trip, participants we put into the houses was really worth it,” this limits the number of areas that are available had to ﬁnd a balance between bringing said participant Jacob Glickman. “The trip for the group, since it’s not easy to observe those everything they needed for six weeks and has been a fun and meaningful experience laws in every Southern city. avoiding the additional cost of luggage “It’s a struggle to find a balance between for which we are truly thankful.” required by the airlines. One mother finding a Jewish community that can support a came up with a brilliant suggestion. Why trip as well as provide synagogues or a JCC-type Lea Epstein was born and raised in Memphis and not purchase needed supplies in their place to live,” explained Ethan. “There is real graduated from the Goldie Margolin School for Girls host cities and donate the gently used value in interactions between the local Jewish in 2007. She attends Stern College sheets, towels, sleeping bags, and other for Women in New York where she is and non-Jewish community and having the newly purchased items to a recipient majoring in Public Relations with an agency when they leave? Many of the Little teens learn about real southern Judaism along English minor. Lea studied abroad with new synagogues and new denominations.” at Midreshet Harova for a year and Rock participants donated their gear to a AJSS chooses the location based on the has been an intern for Jewish Scene women’s shelter they had worked with work to be done. They serve food pantries, Magazine this summer. over the summer. 20 September 2010 I www.jewishscenemagazine.com FEATURE

JLOC at MSU International Fiesta

Jewish Life on Campus’ first meeting Seder at Temple B’nai Israel in Columbus, MS One Small Step for Jews, One Giant Step for Mississippi State University By Lea Epstein

Jewish students at Mississippi State University (MSU) in Starkville, Fortunately, handfuls of Jewish and non-Jewish students have already Miss., have decided to make their little community known, not only in asked to join the group due to their interest in Judaism or their support the South, but also across the global Jewish community. Daniel Snyder for Israel. “We have more than 20 Jewish students in our organization,” and Rachael Frost, founders and co-presidents of Jewish Life on Campus, said Rachael. have dedicated themselves to this important cause and taking on this huge task. “While Jewish Life on Campus is first and foremost a religious organization,” she explained. “The organization’s main priority is to When Daniel was investigating colleges, he truly wanted a university inform our community about Israel and the global Jewish population. that had an established Jewish population with an organization, possibly In the South, not many people really know about the Jewish religion. like a Hillel. “Despite MSU not having an organized Jewish association, I feel that people would be more accepting if they understood more the many pros of this great university outweighed the few cons; so I made about Judaism.” it my goal to form one when I got here,” Daniel explained. “People don’t really think of MSU as a Jewish University right now,” Jewish Life on Campus (JLOC) offers fellowship, spiritual growth and a explained Daniel. “It might be small, but our short-term goal is to have chance to meet other Jews. “Being Jewish is very difficult in the South,” said 50 members in the next few years.” Rachael. “Unlike in New York or Los Angeles where you can bump into another Jew on just about any street corner, in the South, we relish and get Daniel and Rachael invite you to check out Mississippi State University excited when given the opportunity to meet someone else Jewish.” during your college search.

Daniel explained that forming an organization is a lot of work, especially For more information contact Daniel at Jewish Life on Campus, when the people you are catering to are so hard to find. His first step was Mississippi State University, Starkville, Miss. [email protected] to see if there were enough people and enough interest. He collaborated with Rachael to make a constitution and fill out the necessary paperwork. Through all the challenges, setbacks and difficulties, the hard work finally paid off at their first meeting. Lea Epstein was born and raised in Memphis and graduated from the Goldie Margolin School for Girls in 2007. She attends Stern “Right now we are still trying to get into the routine of things, so our College for Women in New York where she is majoring in Public meetings have been mostly business,” said Rachael. “We plan to have a Relations with an English minor. Lea studied abroad at Midreshet religious aspect to our meetings and a social part, because Jewish students Harova for a year and has been an intern for Jewish Scene Magazine love to talk!” this summer. Jewish Scene I September 2010 21 FITNESS Achieving BEST! Me™ Fitness in Health, Body, and Soul … By Becca Marino

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22 September 2010 I www.jewishscenemagazine.com ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

by Jennifer Lefkowitz Arts &Entertainment

Fine Statione ry & Gifts in fall primetime television

Show: Perfect Couples makes the ideal relationship. First, Network: NBC there’s the couple whose careers Genre: Dramatic Comedy take over their lives, leaving close to zero time together. Next, ʻJewishYarmulke: Scene’ there’s the overly dramatic and Jon Pollack, Producer (“30 Rock”) passionate couple, i.e., public Andy Ackerman, Director displays of affection. Last, there’s (“Seinfeld, “The New Adventures the couple who are experts at of Old Christine”) couple advice, but neglect their own relationship. The Scene: “Perfect Couples” (l-r) Hayes MacArthur as Rex, Olivia “Perfect Couples” is a play on We’re Sayin’: Munn as Leigh, Photo by the phrase, ‘perfect couple.’ Three “Perfect Couples” may call for Mitchell Haaseth, NBC couples struggle to ﬁnd out what marriage counseling.

Show: The Paul Reiser Show Network: NBC Genre: Comedy Yarmulke: Paul Reiser, Executive Producer (“Mad About You”) Jonathan Shapiro, Executive Producer (“Boston Legal”) Bryan Gordon, Director (“Curb Your Enthusiasm”)

The Scene: “The Paul Reiser Show” Pilot Episode Pictured (l-r) Paul Reiser stars in “The Paul Reiser Show,” a Andrew Daly as Brad, Ben Shenkman as Jonathan, comedy based on his real life experiences. Paul Omid Djalili as Habib, Paul Reiser as Paul, Photo by Reiser spends time with his mishpucha while Richard Foreman, NBC waiting for greater stardom. We’re Sayin’: Bryan Gordon of “Curb Your Enthusiasm” directs the sitcom. Like Larry David, Paul Reiser plays himself, in a situational comedy. The cameras capture Reiser in a familiar “stop n’ chat” or TMZ like manner, on primetime television standards.

Show: Better withYou while, but have not Network: ABC considered marriage. Genre: Comedy Mia is Maddie’s younger, carefree sister, who in Shatilla: a less than two month Shana Goldberg- relationship, is pregnant, Meehan, Executive and soon to be married Producer, Writer to Casey. Relationship (“Friends”) mishigas is amongst the sisters. Surprisingly, Mia Cast of “Better with The Scene: and Maddie’s parents’, You,” Courtesy ABC “Better with You” Joel and Vicky, are consists of three couples excited for Mia’s news. belonging to the same family, each in different We’re Sayin’: “Better with You’s” Ben (Josh Cooke) relationship phases. Family is “Better with Courtesy ABC Maddie and Ben have You.” Ben (Josh Cooke) been coupled for a looks Yiddish-ey.

Jewish Scene I September 2010 23 NATIONAL SCENE Hillel Ground Breaking at UA On Rosh Hashanah, Chabad The New Jewish Student Center reaches Jews involved in New at University of Alabama marks a move back on campus close York’s Fashion Week. to the majority of other campus ministries. Hillel students have New York’s Fashion Week been meeting in a university began on the eve of Rosh building for two years since their Hashanah. Jewish designers, old building was sold. “We are so trendsetters and fashion plates excited that we will soon have made a short runway walk to a place with a wonderful kitchen Chabad of the West 60s. and room for all our activities,” explains Kathy Merrell, program director. “We have had a dramatic increase in the number of Jewish students attending our events, with 80 or more at Shabbat dinners, so we need more room!” Completion is expected The shul with the most mod- by spring of 2011. style name in New York is located across the street from Lincoln Center, where fashion week was held. “We are offering free Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur tickets to anyone attending service this year, and asking only that they use Diverse Minds Youth what they would have spent to buy fashion to support New York’s Writing Challenge economy,” said Rabbi Yehuda Lipsker of Chabad of the West 60s. “The most important thing is that every Jew has a place that they feel B’nai B’rith International’s Diverse Minds contest comfortable with to come celebrate and pray for a good new year.” challenges teens to write and illustrate children’s books that explain diversity and tolerance to elementary school-aged children. The contest was held for the first Special fashion classes were offered between Rosh Hashanah and Yom time this year in Memphis. Kippur discussing the roles of famous Jews in fashion. A prayer was even said for Jewish designers Zac Posen, Diane Von Fustenberg and others to succeed at fashion week.

1st Place: $5,000 scholarship and published book Charlie’s Book The rebbe of the mod shul admits he’s not an expert when it comes to Written by Rachel E. Green & Illustrated by Irene Makapugay fashion. He says he’s not familiar with designers, but the rebbetzin is. St. Mary’s Episcopal School, Memphis Teachers: Shari Ray (English) Nancy Prillaman (Art) Email Jennifer ([email protected]) if you have questions or comments, or just want to spill your schpilkes. 2nd Place: $2,000 scholarship Luke and His Stripes Jennifer Lefkowitz is a native of Memphis and graduate of Academy of Art Written & Illustrated by Eric Ruleman & Brett Wagner University, Motion Pictures and Television in San Francisco, CA. Jennifer is a nationally Germantown High School, Germantown, TN published media writer and member of the Writers Guild of America, West. Jennifer Third Place: $1,000 scholarship enjoys running, Conceptual Art, and outstanding coffee. “And a good thing,” she says. Amelia Ladybug Learns a Lesson Written & Illustrated by Emily Harrison Germantown High School, Germantown, TN

Holland & Knight’s Charitable Foundation National Holocaust High School Essay Contest This summer, the law firm of Holland & Knight and the Holland & Knight Charitable Foundation awarded scholarships to the top 10 winners of the firm’s Holocaust Remembrance Project, an annual national essay contest that encourages and promotes the study of the Holocaust. Winners and their teachers met with Holocaust survivors during a Top winners with Holland & Knight Ft. Lauderdale Partner and Chair of the Holland & Knight Charitable Foundation, weeklong event in Los Angeles. Marie Lefere (center, pink suit). 1st place $7,500, David Day, Golden, Colo. 2nd place $5,000, Sara Brenner, Port Washington, N.Y. 3rd place $3,000, Donald Brown, Vicksburg, Miss.

Others receiving $2,500 Shalva Ginsparg, Hollywood, Fla.; Isaac Helleman, Plano, Texas; Rachel Hain, Cincinnati, Ohio; Alice Lee, McLean, Va.; Kristen Ney, Hubertus, Wis.; Rachel Schwarzman, Bangor, Maine; Doreen Xu, Power Springs, Ga. To read 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winning essays, please visit http://holocaust.hklaw.com/ 24 September 2010 I www.jewishscenemagazine.com Your Home for Southern Hospitality

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