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Hanukkah and Wedding Gift Options | Gift Registry Services Contents ® Publisher/Editor Susan C. Nieman 03 From the Editor Giving and Receiving Art Director 12 Dustin Green 04 Tikkun Olam Art Assistant Family-Focused Kindness Unites Laura Ehrhardt Generations and Community Beth Sholom’s Tikkun Olam Committee Editorial Contributors proves it doesn’t take a big congregation Shoshana Cenker to make a big impact. Vicktor Patel Kini Kedigh Plumlee Ben Rhea 06 Tikkun Olam Most Valuable Volunteer 16 Ashley Tobias Building a Mitzvah Culture Young Israel of Memphis’ Temple Israel Mitzvah Day transforms Deena Davidovics Ann Treadwell into Mitzvah Week. Editorial Assistants 17 Feature Emily Bernhardt 07 Tikkun Olam Mississippi Congregation Dedicates Rae Jean Lichterman Camp Tikkun Olam Benefits Holocaust Memorial Chattanooga Humane Society Advertising Sales Director A weeklong camp teaches teens about Larry Nieman responsibility and philanthropy. 18 Feature TI Fellowship Finishes Fourth Chief Financial Officer Successful Year Donald Heitner Applications are open for 2017 Volume 10 Number 2 November/December 2016 19 L’Chayim Cheshvan/Kislev 5777 The Gift That Keeps on Giving Jewish Scene magazine must give permission for any material contained herein to be 20 Feature copied or reproduced in any manner. Fabrics of Change Manuscripts and photographs submitted for Bert Rubinsky and his family are publication are welcome by Jewish Scene, but educating the community about breaking the chains of infection. no responsibility can be taken for them while in transit or in the office of the publication. 06 Editorial content does not necessarily reflect 21 Mixology the publisher’s opinion, nor can the publisher Maker’s Fireside Chat be held responsible for errors. The publication Warm up this holiday season with this of any advertisement in this issue does not 08 Hot Hanukkah Finds combo of spice and whiskey. Shop Until Your Heart’s Content constitute an endorsement of the advertiser’s product or services by this publication. 22 Scenes Most Valuable Volunteers Intro Jewish Scene is published by Jewish Living of the 10 Baron Hirsch, Beth Sholom, In Memory of Alice G. Drake Hillel of Memphis South, Inc. Subscription rates for the U.S.: single issues $5, annual $18. Canada and foreign: 10 Most Valuable Volunteer single issues $10, annual $36. Baron Hirsch’s Fred Minor 23 Scenes Daniel Pearl Harmony For Humanity Send name and address with check to: Concert Jewish Scene Magazine 11 Most Valuable Volunteer 1703 Tamhaven Court M.S. Fogelman Jewish Student Union Cordova, TN 38016 Scenes at Hillel of Memphis’s Justin Waldrip 24 901.827.7244 Memphis Jewish Home & Rehab, The Orpheum Theatre, Temple Israel [email protected] 12 Most Valuable Volunteer jewishscenemagazine.com Jewish Family Service at Memphis Jewish Community Center’s Adam Kalin On The Cover NOTICE CHANGE OF PHONE NUMBER Hillel of Memphis teamed with Memphis ZBT to 901.827.7244 revitalize the Butterfly Garden at the Morris S. 13 Most Valuable Volunteer Fogelman Jewish Student Center at Hillel Plough Towers’ Dynamic Duo Shirley of Memphis. Brown and Rose Silverman Photo by Susan Nieman
14 Most Valuable Volunteer Beth Sholom’s Susan Moinester
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2 November/December 2016 I www.jewishscenemagazine.com From the Editor From the Editor/Publisher
Dear JSM Readers,
Tis the season of giving, receiving and offering thanks for many different things in our lives. My mom, Alice Greenberg Drake, of blessed memory, taught us through her actions that helping others gives great satisfaction. It is with that thought in mind that I asked our Memphis Jewish organizations to share some stories of their Most Valuable Volunteers. These stories are not intended to brag, but rather to share ideas of Tikkun Olam projects that may be adapted into your own. 60 YEARS OF This year’s Hot Hanukkah Finds offer a variety of fun and unique gifts that you may order online. But if you want to shop local, check out T Clifton Gallery on Broad Avenue that features a growing collection of Judaica SERVING CLIENTS among their unique and one-of-a kind glass pieces and works of art. Their selection of framing options is out of this world. Pat, Tom and Argus welcome you with open WITH INTEGRITY AND arms and plenty of expert advice.
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Jewish Scene I November/December 2016 3 Tikkun Olam
Family-Focused Kindness Unites Generations and Community
By Shoshana Cenker
A Memphis synagogue is proving that you don’t need a big congregation to have a big impact helping communities locally and throughout the world. “Beth Sholom Synagogue (BSS) is one of the smallest congregations in Memphis,” says Susan Moinester, BSS Tikkun Olam Committee Chair. “But it also is one of the most active and generous in terms of community service.”
Tikkun Olam, which comes from the Mishnah, One such project the committee is eagerly community within our synagogue and the world means “repairing the world” in Hebrew. It’s the preparing for is its next volunteer program, which outside our doors,” says Susan. “Throughout Jewish concept of performing acts of kindness has become an annual event for the group. the year, Beth Sholom congregants donate through volunteerism. “We are looking forward to hosting our thousands of volunteer hours to worthy causes Beth Sholom Synagogue has an active and 11th annual Beth Sholom Holiday Gift Shop at all over Memphis and overseas. We are a very thriving Tikkun Olam Committee, “which Coleman Aspire School in Raleigh. This is my giving congregation, and I am continually awed focuses on three core areas in the Memphis favorite day of the year!” Susan says happily. and inspired by all that our members do, both community: education, food security and “We ‘give the gift of giving’ by providing within and outside of our synagogue.” preserving the environment,” explains Susan. the children with the opportunity to select a “Our committee primarily focuses on the needs gift for a loved one and to have it beautifully To become involved in BSS’s Tikkun of the local community both in terms of the use wrapped and ready for giving. Each student is Olam Committee call 901.683.3591 or visit of money donated to the BSS Tikkun Olam Fund, walked through our pop-up store by a ‘personal bsholom.org. our collection drives (such as school supplies shopper’ and assisted in choosing the perfect and clothing needs) and our volunteer efforts.” gift for someone special in his or her life. Our The Tikkun Olam Committee holds numerous volunteers then wrap the gift and a personal Shoshana Cenker is a native Memphian, who events and volunteer opportunities throughout card written by the students is attached. In 2015, moved back to Memphis from Atlanta. She’s the year, giving people of all ages the ability to over 250 children went home with a beautifully a freelance writer, editor and marketing offer support in various ways. wrapped present to give to someone they love. consultant for several organizations, print and “Many of our programs – including Our congregants donate all of the items.” digital publications. Her main focus is as the Tikkun Olom and The Soup Kitchen – offer With the challenges Memphis faces and for the head writer and chief copy editor of a media intergenerational volunteer opportunities. We people who are struggling, the hope is that others content production company. She is thrilled strive to provide parents and grandparents with in our wonderful community will be inspired to do to once again write for Jewish Scene Magazine; programs and projects in which children can their part to make Memphis and the world a little Shoshana was one of the magazine’s first fully participate,” says Susan. “I have had the better, a little at a time, whether that’s through a writers when it began. She and her great pleasure of seeing the joy that helping synagogue affiliation, school or even work. husband, Dovid, have twin boys, someone less fortunate brings to the children “Tikkun Olam at Beth Sholom is an ongoing Aiden and Akiva, and a daughter, in our congregation. I am confident that once commitment to making ‘repairing the world’ Lyla, and two dogs, Dreidel and this spark has been ignited it will continue to an integral part of congregational life. It is Memphis. She can be reached at manifest itself throughout their lives.” guided by a passion to work together to build [email protected].
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Building A Mitzvah Culture
Memphis’ Temple Israel always has taken commemorates when we Jews wandered in mitzvot seriously. Our congregational mission the desert for 40 years without any permanent explicitly states that we are “a force for good home. The traditions of the holiday centers on for Reform Jews, the greater community, and building shelters, beautifying them, welcoming the world.” Rooted in this mission is the legacy guests and using awareness of our fragility of our founders and the constant drive to “do to grow stronger together. Our partnership good” consciously and consistently throughout with Habitat for Humanity – to build homes in the community. For 18 years, Mitzvah Day has Uptown and help alleviate the plight of so many been a significant way in which our congregation Memphians who are homeless and surviving has lived out this legacy and mission, going somehow below the poverty line – is holy work. beyond the walls of Temple Israel and into the And we are so grateful to have the opportunity greater Memphis community. On Mitzvah Day, to do it. Habitat for Humanity is a nonprofit we have served meals with MIFA, built ramps organization that helps low-income families for the Memphis Center For Independent Living, purchase homes. It originally was founded in and made blankets for Blanket the City. We have 1976, and with the support and advocacy of hosted sing-alongs for Apple Grove Residential President Jimmy Carter, has grown into an Home, played trivia at the Memphis Jewish international organization assisting thousands Home and assembled crafts with St. Jude kids. of families. Many of these mitzvah projects have been so Our Temple teens have led us so beautifully in powerful for congregants and agencies that they building this partnership with Habitat. Through continue throughout the year, thanks to the their efforts, $35,000 is being raised to donate Women of Reform Judaism-Sisterhood, Men to Habitat for Humanity, enough to sponsor of Reform Judaism-Brotherhood, members 50% of a house for a family in need. These of MeFTY, our Temple youth and other social high schoolers raised the funds through the justice doers at Temple including Team Garden Purim Carnival and Frame It Up for Humanity, first time thanks to Habitat for Humanity. They and Team Read. a bowling fundraising event created and led will need supplies to launch their lives anew. What we’ve learned from Mitzvah Day is that by Temple high schooler Marcus Gronauer. Temple Israel will be collecting and assembling being a true force for good in our community The tzedakah contributed by our Wendy and these supplies to deliver as welcome bags for cannot be limited to one day of service. The Avron Fogelman Religious School students is new homeowners. For more information call need in our city is too great, and our yearning being directed towards Habitat for Humanity as Temple Israel, 901.761.3130. to heal is too powerful. Therefore this year, well. Money still is being collected to reach the Thank you so much to our awesome Mitzvah instead of Mitzvah Day, in consultation with $35,000 goal. If you would like to contribute, Week Co-Chairs: Brenda and Mark Curland, past Mitzvah Day and community service leaders please call Temple Israel or go to timemphis. Steve Franklin, Laura Goodman-Bryan, Andrew in our congregation, Temple Israel hosted a org; click on DONATE, and select “Habitat for Israel, Ellen and Herb Kahn and Natalie Royal. Mitzvah Week in October dedicated to uplifting Humanity Build” in the Fund dropdown menu. Many thanks go to Laurie, Elkan, Logan, Mimi, and Memphis’ Uptown neighborhood. Your donations are greatly appreciated! Amanda Scheidt for making Mitzvah Week possible. The spiritual and ethical alignment of During the late summer and fall, families will Mitzvah Week and Sukkot is beautiful, as Sukkot be moving into their own homes for the very
6 November/December 2016 I www.jewishscenemagazine.com Tikkun Olam Camp Tikkun Olam Benefits Chattanooga Humane Educational Eventful Society By Ann Treadwell Party Planning
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This year Amy Moore, grant administrator for the Tucker Foundation, led the campers through the allocation process. Campers discussed the concept of “what good, for whom” and made the decision that funds would greatly enhance the work of the Humane Educational Society.
Impressed by the campers and the structure of Camp Tikkun Olam, the Tucker Foundation provided an additional $2,000. The primary objective of The Tucker Foundation is to provide financial support to non-profit organizations to produce in young people the character and skills required to live a productive and happy life, along with organizations that conserve essential elements of our natural environment forever.
Camp Tikkun Olam is a joint program of Chattanooga First Church of the Nazarene and the Jewish Federation of Greater Chattanooga. The Camp is open to all children regardless of religious affiliation, and runs in conjunction with Philanthropy Camp. For more information about camp, please contact the Jewish Federation at 423.493.0270, [email protected] or visit www.jewishchattanooga.com.
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Jewish Scene I November/December 2016 9 Most Valuable Volunteer
Alice G. Drake Tikkun Olam Annual Fred Minor Recognition Baron Hirsch Synagogue Memphis, TN
JSM: What is the nature of your volunteer work?
Fred: As a volunteer for Baron Hirsch Synagogue, my service is related to activities pertaining to minyans, classes, youth activities, chesed projects, and more. I assist and attend daily minyans, organize weekly “Lunch and Learn” classes with the Rabbi, assist with packing and delivery of Chesed Boxes during high holidays and Passover, and I pack and deliver Shalach Manos boxes during Purim.
I also call Bingo at monthly So-Shul Luncheons for seniors. Additionally, I sponsor the annual Camp Darom yearbook and the annual Succoth Hop and Treasure Hunt, and am one of the sponsor’s of the annual “100 Man Minyan.”
JSM: How did you become involved with this organization?
Fred: After the death of my father almost 30 years ago, I came to shul twice a day for one year to JSM: Tell us about yourself and say Kaddish for him. I became so your involvement with the accustomed to doing this that I Memphis Jewish community. just continued going to minyans and finally became involved with Fred: I was born in Memphis The importance of volunteers to our community is priceless. volunteer work. and have lived here all of my Whether working individually or collectively with a team, the life. As a teen, I was active JSM: How many hours do you serve in BBYO (B’nai B’rith Youth simple act of giving of one’s time in support of an organization or in this volunteer position? Organization), and Aleph Godol event as a volunteer deserves our sincere thanks. (president) of Peres AZA. Fred: I volunteer on average about The volunteers spotlighted in this month’s issue recognize only a 12 hours a week. I am a past president of Sam handful of those in our community whose dedicated and unselfish Schloss Lodge B’nai B’rith JSM: What is the most rewarding and currently serve as the service to giving back makes a significant difference. These part of volunteering for this organization’s treasurer. I am individuals, nominated by their respective organizations, have all organization? a past board member of Baron demonstrated exceptional leadership, creativity, cooperation and Hirsch and a past treasurer of hard work through their volunteer service, and we applaud them Fred: In 2010, I was awarded the Baron Hirsch Men’s Club. and cheer on their efforts on our pages. Baron Hirsch Member of the Year Award for my volunteer service. I am a Baron Hirsch Legacy Donor of Jewish Foundation of Memphis This recognition is made in memory of Alice G. Drake who died in JSM: Do you see yourself and a Hadassah associate, funder 2013. Throughout her four-and-half-year battle with pancreatic volunteering for this organization and Keeper of the Gate cancer, Alice continued to volunteer ─ serving as a docent for the indefinitely or will you at some point pursue another volunteer JSM: Anything else about yourself Memphis Zoo, as an usher at The Orpheum Theatre and knitting opportunity? that you’d like to share with Jewish bears with Temple Israel members for young African Aids patients Scene readers? ─ until she was no longer physically able. We are honored to feature Fred: I hope to continue to these volunteers for their generous commitment of time, support volunteer for this as long as I am Fred: I am an avid golfer and and inspiration to our community. physically able. sports fan. Most Valuable Volunteer
Justin Waldrip Morris S. Fogelman Jewish Student Center at Hillel of Memphis Memphis, TN
JSM: What is the nature of your volunteer work? call friends. The work I put in is like hanging out in Hillel’s student leadership, and I’m excited to with my non-work friends. (I’m 100% serious serve as a mentor for the new Executive Board. Justin: I served on the Student Leadership about that!) I’ve been in my role at Hillel for two years, and Council at the Morris S. Fogelman Jewish have stepped up as the Program and Engagement Student Center at Hillel of Memphis (Nov. 2014 – JSM: How many hours do you serve in this Coordinator as JCP searched for a new interim Nov. 2016), facilitating and organizing religious, volunteer position? director. I plan to continue everything else that I social and cultural Jewish programming for am working on for now, but it’s not like me to not area college students. Additionally, I served as Justin: Roughly 10-15 hours a week, depending be busy. As soon as some new opportunities in the the liaison between the Jewish community and on the week. Jewish community open up, I’ll be the first to put the UofM Campus Leadership Development for in an application! student-run programming and fundraising for the annual Hillel Yiddishe Cup. JSM: Tell us about yourself and your involvement with the Memphis Jewish community. JSM: How did you become involved with this organization? Justin: I have been part of the Memphis Jewish community all my life. I grew up at Temple Justin: Before I transferred to the University of Preschool before spending eight years at Memphis, I missed the connection to Judaism, Bornblum Solomon Schechter School (now so I immediately looked for a Jewish presence on Bornblum Jewish Community School). While campus. I became very active at Hillel and was there, I developed a knack for Hebrew and a ultimately approached by the director and other lifelong desire to be a vibrant member of the students to consider serving the organization as community. I was confirmed and graduated president. Not knowing what I would actually from Temple Israel Religious School. Despite Justin with parents, Randy and Judi Waldrip be doing, I accepted the nomination and began attending an out-of-state university for two to quickly change the way people see Hillel, not years, Temple was never really able to get rid only on campus, but in the greater Memphis JSM: What is the most rewarding part of of me. Within five months of returning to Jewish community. volunteering for this organization? Memphis, I was the go-to substitute teacher for the Wendy and Avron Fogelman Religious School JSM: Do you work in addition to volunteering Justin: Every organization I work or volunteer and was a private B’nai Mitzvah tutor. I then and if so, how do you balance your work/family/ for gives me the opportunity to help people moved into “full time” religious school teaching volunteer activities? be the best they can be. Many people say that in both Judaics and Hebrew. This past school Jewish Sleep Away camp is when kids can be year, I became a JYG Advisor, and have stepped Justin: I am a full-time student at the University the best version of themselves, but the role up as the Troop 25 Scoutmaster, after four years of Memphis and a Religious Educator at Temple that I play throughout the community gives as Assistant Scoutmaster. Israel. Additionally, I serve as a Jacobs Camp every person the ability to be the best version of Summer Adventure Department Head (and an themselves year round. JSM: Anything else about yourself that you’d like as-needed recruiter), JYG (Junior Youth Group) to share with Jewish Scene readers? Advisor, and the Scoutmaster of Temple Israel’s JSM: Do you see yourself volunteering for this Boy Scout Troop 25. I have this philosophy where organization indefinitely or will you at some Justin: When I am not working or volunteering if I quit enjoying what I do, I find a way to make point pursue another volunteer opportunity? in the Jewish Community, you can find me it fun. With so many different hats to wear in camping, hiking or fishing at many of the the community, I have to find fun! Luckily, I Justin: As sad as I am to say it, I have chosen to beautiful places that our area has to offer. have been able to volunteer and work with so not run for a third term as Hillel President. I am many key Jewish community figures that I now happy with the changes that I have implemented
Jewish Scene I November/December 2016 11 Most Valuable Volunteer
Adam Kalin Jewish Family Service at Memphis Jewish Community Center Memphis, TN
JSM: What is the nature of your volunteer work? children go with me sometimes as well. I love that I can share my experiences with them and Adam: As a part of Jewish Family Service’s that they are developing compassion through friendly visitor program, I spend time with older the experience. individuals doing various activities they enjoy or helping them with things they have trouble JSM: Do you see yourself volunteering for this doing by themselves. I also run errands for them organization indefinitely or will you at some and we have an occasional meal together. point pursue another volunteer opportunity?
JSM: How did you become involved with this Adam: I am sure I will continue to volunteer organization? throughout my life. It’s such a fulfilling way to spend time. The relationships you build through Adam: I have always enjoyed volunteering. When I these experiences are definitely mutually saw that JFS needed volunteers, I signed up. beneficial.
JSM: Do you work in addition to volunteering JSM: Tell us about yourself and your involvement and if so, how do you balance your work/family/ with the Memphis Jewish community. volunteer activities? Adam: I was born and raised in Memphis. My Adam: I work full-time as the procurement parents got me involved in volunteering at a manager for a local furniture company called very young age through Temple Israel. In the Worlds Away. I also have two sons, Ian and summers I would go to Colonial School for the Jayden, 6 and 8-years old. Although it can get Blind on weekly field trips to help the children. hectic sometimes, I continue to make time in It taught me so much about how precious life my schedule for volunteering, because I get a is and helped me build a sense of compassion lot of personal fulfillment through volunteer for others. I also volunteered with my mom at work. I cherish the relationships I have built and Hadassah. I was involved in groups at MJCC as continue to build. a teenager. My sons have benefited from the educational and athletic offerings at MJCC and JSM: How many hours do you serve in this are currently attending Religious School at volunteer position? Temple Israel.
Adam: I typically volunteer around 10 hours a JSM: Anything else about yourself that you’d like month and occasionally as many as 15. to share with Jewish Scene readers?
JSM: What is the most rewarding part of Adam: I chose to volunteer for JFS because of volunteering for this organization? my firsthand knowledge of what an incredible organization it is and the amazing work it Adam: Since I was a child, I have had a strong does for the Memphis Jewish community. My desire to work with the elderly. Getting to husband, Jeff Chipman, and I are eternally know the people I volunteer with is a huge grateful to JFS for their role in completing our source of joy for me personally. Their stories family through adoption. and experiences have taught me so much. My
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The Dynamic Duo: Shirley Brown and Rose Silverman Plough Towers :: Memphis, TN
Shirley Brown and Rose Silverman
JSM: What is the nature of your volunteer work? Rose: Before I retired in 1998, I owned a floor JSM: Do you see yourself volunteering for this covering business on Summer Avenue. I was also organization indefinitely or will you at some Shirley: To shop and stock the Convenience a “road warrior” and sold credit card systems. point pursue another volunteer opportunity? Store at Plough Towers Since my retirement, I have enjoyed a good balance of family, pleasure and volunteering. Shirley: I plan to continue to do this wonderful Rose: We are shoppers extraordinaire! Shopping for Plough Towers is a perfect fit. project as long as I am physically able to do it. As for leaving in the future, I don’t think there JSM: What is the nature of the volunteer work? JSM: How many hours do you serve in this will be another project I would enjoy as much volunteer position? as this one. For anyone reading this, if you are Shirley: We seek out the best grocery store buys interested in joining us, I am happy to schedule at the most reasonable prices in order to stock Shirley: We both put in about four hours each a training period for you! the non-profit Plough Towers convenience week. We shop every Monday. When the office is store. All the items bought for the store are closed due to holidays or inclement weather, we Rose: I hope to continue to do this as long as I sold for about the same price that is paid for shop the next day. They tell us that we average am able to do it. them. Each week, the store proceeds from what around 208 hours each year. was sold during the week are reinvested for re- JSM: Tell us about yourself and your involvement stocking items for the next week. with the Memphis Jewish community.
JSM: How did you become involved with this Shirley: I have been a member of Beth organization? Sholom for 61 years. I have two children, two grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. I Shirley: About 14 years ago, I met Carolyn Washer love to visit them. at a social affair and she told me about her volunteer service as a community shopper for Rose: I was born in Memphis and moved to Plough Towers. She was so excited about it that Nashville in 1950. We had four children and she convinced me to help her. The rest is history! in 1966 decided to move back home where we believed we would be able to provide a Rose: Shirley thought I would be a good shopper better and stronger Jewish education for our to help her when Carolyn Washer decided it was children. I have 11 grandchildren and 15 great- time to give up her shopping duties. Having grandchildren and have been a lifelong member known how much Shirley had enjoyed this JSM: What is the most rewarding part of of both Baron Hirsch and Anshei Sphard-Beth volunteer position over the years, I thought it volunteering for this organization? El Emeth. would be a good way to be involved with Plough Towers and thought I would really enjoy it. Shirley: I feel that I am making a difference in JSM: Anything else about yourself that you’d like the lives of those who are unable to physically to share with Jewish Scene readers? JSM: Do you work in addition to volunteering go to the store and make their own purchases. It and if so, how do you balance your work/family/ really makes me feel good to know that I am Shirley: I recently started playing Mahjong, and volunteer activities? helping all the residents of Plough Towers who I think that I am a great player! I am an avid shop in the convenience store by supplying reader and always keep my Kindle nearby. Shirley: When I met Carolyn I had just retired them with some of their basic needs. from working two-part time jobs, so the Rose: I really enjoy my knitting club at Baron problem of finding the time to balance work and Rose: What I enjoy most are the faces that greet Hirsch. We knit items for several organizations family was not an issue. us when we arrive. They really show us how much including Youth Villages, a few children’s they appreciate what we do. We just love doing it! hospitals and others. Knitting relaxes me and I get to spend time with friends.
Jewish Scene I November/December 2016 13 Most Valuable Volunteer
Susan Moinester Beth Sholom Synagogue Memphis, TN
JSM: What is the nature of your volunteer work? apparent that the need was greater than we could Rwanda is able to feed her children and send manage on our own and we formed a 501(3)C. them to school and that vulnerable children Susan: I have been blessed with the opportunity Hands of Mothers works to generate prosperity, in Memphis have a greater chance of success to give of myself on many levels of community – promote health, and foster peace and justice as a result of the meaningful work of the within the local Jewish community, the greater through the development of small businesses organizations with which I am fortunate enough Memphis community, and the global community and women’s training programs. As Managing to volunteer. of women struggling for access to economic Director of Hands of Mothers, I am responsible for opportunity and social justice. In these roles, I serve designing and managing the programs and staff in JSM: Do you see yourself volunteering for this as a Board member of Beth Sholom Synagogue; Rwanda, grant writing and fundraising. organization indefinitely or will you at some Chair of Beth Sholom’s Tikkun Olam Committee point pursue another volunteer opportunity? and board member of Kavod. I have a full- JSM: Do you work in addition to volunteering time volunteer position with the nonprofit and if so, how do you balance your work/family/ Susan: I hope to continue working locally and organization Hands of Mothers (formerly known volunteer activities? internationally as long as I am blessed with the as Manos de Madres) of which I am a co-founder health, strength, and support of my wonderful and managing director. Susan: My work with Hands of Mothers is husband to do it. a full-time commitment and I work from As chair of the Beth Sholom Tikkun Olam home. My personal journey has culminated JSM: Tell us about yourself and your involvement Committee, I strive to identify and organize in the extraordinary country of Rwanda with the Memphis Jewish community. meaningful intergenerational volunteer where we work with genocide survivors opportunities for our congregants. Additionally, living with HIV/AIDS – many as a result of Susan: I started my career with a Masters in I volunteer for several of these ongoing genocidal rape and sexual violence. Social Work from the University of Pennsylvania programs, most notably as a Team Read coach/ and then worked in marketing for 20 years in tutor (Second grade students) and a TNPromise/ corporate positions and as an entrepreneur. I TnAchieves mentor (high school seniors). came to Memphis from New York, where I grew up, in 1978. That year, we joined Beth Sholom Hands of Mothers creates economic opportunities Synagogue and have been involved members for vulnerable women through education, training ever since. and micro-lending. Since 2007, we have worked in Honduras, Ethiopia, South Africa, India and JSM: Anything else about yourself that you’d like Rwanda, empowering over 600 women with the to share with Jewish Scene readers? tools to support themselves and their families. Susan with Nonci, (handsofmothers.org.) Rwanda’s Hands of Susan: On a personal level, I would like to Mothers Program share with you an additional note about “why Manager JSM: How did you become involved with this Rwanda.” As the daughter of holocaust survivors organization? I feel a strong connection with these women JSM: How many hours do you serve in this who are all either widowed or orphaned by the Susan: Beth Sholom Synagogue has been my volunteer position? 1994 genocide. Unlike my parents who fled spiritual home and extended family since Poland after the war and emigrated to the U.S., coming to Memphis in 1978. It has been an Susan: I work 40 hours a week for Hands of these women have no way to escape their legacy honor and joy to be involved on a leadership Mothers and approximately 6-8 hours a week of the genocide or their prior enemies. Working level in the mitzvah of tikkun olam. on my local volunteer commitments, including side-by-side to create a better world for their Beth Sholom’s Tikkun Olam Committee. children, these extraordinary women are living Hands of Mothers grew out of the volunteer the true spirit of reconciliation in the face of efforts of my daughters – Arielle and Margot – JSM: What is the most rewarding part of overwhelming obstacles. I am awed and inspired while they were living in Honduras, Africa and volunteering for these organizations? by them every day. India. It started as a family tzedukah project and was originally focused on generating income for Susan: An impossible question to answer! I am women through handcrafts. By 2007, it became rewarded every day knowing that a mother in
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Jewish Scene I November/December 2016 15 Most Valuable Volunteer
Deena Davidovics Young Israel of Memphis Memphis, TN
Noam and Deena with children Elisha, Ezra, Moshe, Rafi and Maytal
JSM: What is the nature of your volunteer work? both Young Israel as well as the Margolin Hebrew JSM: Do you see yourself volunteering for this Academy, I believe that I am not only giving to organization indefinitely or will you at some Deena: As committee chair for Young Israel my community but that I am also teaching my point pursue another volunteer opportunity? of Memphis Program, I help plan, organize children the importance of this mitzvah, which and run synagogue programs and events directly benefits them as well. Deena: I envision passing on the torch to throughout the year. others who are willing to take on this volunteer JSM: How many hours do you serve in this leadership role going forward. However, I plan JSM: How did you become involved with this volunteer position? to continue to give of my time to help wherever organization? I am needed. Deena: I do not keep track of the hours I Deena: Young Israel of Memphis is a very special volunteer. I just do what is needed to help get JSM: Tell us about yourself and your involvement place of which I am privileged to be a part. The the task accomplished. with the Memphis Jewish community. synagogue is powered almost exclusively by the many amazing members who volunteer their JSM: What is the most rewarding part of Deena: My family and I moved to Memphis from time and effort on an ongoing basis. When I was volunteering for this organization? Baltimore four years ago due to a professional asked to get more involved, I was happy to take opportunity. We have been so impressed and grateful on this role and do my part to coordinate great Deena: The most rewarding part of volunteering to be a part of this warm and tremendously giving programs for my family, friends and community. for Young Israel of Memphis is working with the Jewish community. I have found a home at both other incredible volunteers who also give of Young Israel of Memphis and the Margolin Hebrew JSM: Do you work in addition to volunteering their time while maintaining full time jobs and Academy, and feel fortunate that we can give back and if so, how do you balance your work/family/ caring for their families. With so many inspiring to our shul, school and the community at large. volunteer activities? individuals, I would be remiss if I didn’t mention just a few of them: Esther Katz, Rivka Braverman Deena: I am a physician and work full time and Michelle Katz, who for years have helped as a pediatric palliative oncologist at St. Jude run innumerable programs; Noam Davidovics, Children’s Research Hospital. I am also a mother who puts out the calendar, weekly newsletter to five amazing children ages 1 to 13. Although my and runs the shul’s tech operations; Reuven job is very demanding, I try very hard to balance Stein, who is the gabbai and runs a weekly my time carefully and set my priorities. I believe family learning program; and Jonathan and that giving of my time to my community is very Sarah Bracha Wogan, who run a weekly Sunday important and is something I need to make time minyan and breakfast for children. for, even when time is short. In volunteering for
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Mississippi Congregation Dedicates Gus Waterman Herrman Holocaust Memorial
A spectacular new Holocaust Memorial was The Bema (pulpit) is accessed by a recently unveiled at Beth Israel Congregation in spiral railroad walkway depicting the Jackson, Mississippi. journey of Jews by rail car to their final “We are all deeply moved to have such a destination. significant and poignant art structure and The seven glass structures each memorial garden at our place of worship for all represent “The Ghetto,” “A Temple businessman and philanthropist. He lived in to experience,” said Beth Israel Congregation Menorah,” “Kristallnacht,” “Book Burning,” Lexington, Mississippi, and was a member of president Michele Schipper. “Disappearing Village,” “Chai” and “a Striped Temple Beth El. Having served in World War II, The dedication service and unveiling included Cloth” illustrating events or symbols of the and moved by the atrocities of the Holocaust, state and local dignitaries, Mississippi clergy, Holocaust period in our history. he made a bequest several years ago to Beth members of Beth Israel Congregation and In addition, Gilbert Metz, of blessed Israel Congregation to be used exclusively for invited guests. Guests were delighted with memory, was the only concentration camp Holocaust remembrance. Other Beth Israel performances by the Clinton High School Choir survivor in Mississippi, and a member of Beth members also generously donated funds to and the Beth Israel Shirim Choir, both under the Israel Congregation. His concentration camp complete the project. direction of Carol Joy Sparkman. serial number tattoo is depicted in the glass Beth Israel Congregation is the largest The memorial was designed and constructed structures. Reform Jewish Congregation in Mississippi, by Pearl River Glass Studio, overseen by Andrew “We hope Jews and non-Jews alike will with 215 family members, and has served the Cary Young, with Bill Heimer serving as project visit the Gus Waterman Herrman Holocaust Jackson Metro area for more than 155 years. manager, and coordinated by Peter Zapletal, Memorial Garden to reflect and to contemplate The Congregation conducts an Annual Bazaar Beth Israel Board Trustee. this dark period in the history of the world, and every spring and strongly supports Stewpot “The abstract images allow each viewer the that those who visit will be inspired to advocate Community Services providing food and shelter freedom to experience the Holocaust Memorial for world peace now and for future generations,” for those in need, along with many other Jackson for themselves,” said Young, of the seven said Schipper. community organizations. glass structures surrounding a raised pulpit. Gus Waterman Herrman was a distinguished
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The group volunteers at a local soup kitchen.
TI Fellowship Finishes Fourth Year - 2017 A meeting with Mayor Jim Strickland Application Opens
By Ashley Tobias
What an exciting, action-packed summer for the 2016 TI Fellows! The endless opportunities for sharing the Jewish community and the city of Memphis were well received by the participants. Having completed another busy yet fun-filled fourth summer of successful professional experiences, the TI Fellowship is gearing up for a fifth year. Working at Memphis Food Bank
In addition to the internship and community said Brooks Museum of Art chief curator Marina service, the Fellows got a taste of Memphis Pacini. “She did an amazing amount of work and by living in the heart of Midtown at Memphis made a real contribution to several projects. We College of Art, meeting with Mayor Jim are very sorry to see her go!” Strickland, convening Shabbos with one another “We have been involved in the program for Applications are available at as well as other young Jews who have chosen to two years and have found the candidates to be www.tifellowship.org. live and work in Memphis post undergraduate extremely advanced,” said a representative of and/or graduate school. Duncan-Williams, Inc. “I have been involved in The deadline for submission is December Responses from participating organizations intern training for 20 years and this is by far the 20, 2016. With a new admissions process, continue to be a source of pride for the program. best program I have seen.” “We had a fantastic experience with our TI Partnering with over 50 of Memphis’s top applicants are required to include two letters Fellow,” said Facing History and Ourselves companies and non-profit organizations to of recommendation. Additionally, internal executive director Marti Tippens Murphy. “We provide high-quality professional experiences interviews will be requested. launched a major project and he quickly became for the Fellows, the TI Fellowship teaches how a key and integral member of the team. I am so to create a meaningful life after college. The grateful that we had this opportunity. It was a Fellows live together in communal housing in For more information, contact Ashley Tobias, perfect match. He had the opportunity to have hip Memphis neighborhoods, but also forge TI Fellowship Director, at an immersive experience in urban education, holy community, a Kehilah Kedoshah, by having [email protected] or which is his interest. His work ethic and skills Shabbat potlucks on Friday nights, doing 901.270.3857. amplified our efforts at a crucial time.” community service projects and immersing “Today is our Fellows’ last day, and I wanted themselves in professional development, and to take a moment to write and thank you social and cultural opportunities throughout the profusely for sending us her for the summer,” summer together.
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The Gift That Keeps on Giving
By Vicktor Patel
Whether it’s about saving time or money, professionals can help take the drudgery out of holiday shopping. The folks at Great Wines & Spirits of Memphis have put together a list to help you make the best selections.
Wines that make the cut: For that liquor connoisseur on your gift-giving list: Duckhorn Sauvignon Blanc is a delicious Woody Creek Vodka hails all the way from wine with hints of grapefruit and a smooth Colorado and is probably one of the smoothest finish, sure to please any Sauvignon Blanc and vodkas that we have ever tasted. Duckhorn fan. Monkey 47 Gin. Yes, we know it is winter, but Anthony and Dominic Pinot Noir. We love true gin lovers will enjoy this gift all year around. this smooth, velvety wine that drinks more Chivas Regal Extra Blended Scotch Whiskey expensively than it is priced! It is a great hostess is similar to the regular Chivas Regal, but with a gift to bring to all your holiday parties. little something “extra.” New to the Memphis market from a new These last two selections are sure to get you distributor in Nashville Coelho Pinot Gris is on your father-in-law’s good side and either is a absolutely outstanding. With its crisp finish, it great choice! will knock the socks off of any Pinot Grigio lover! Macallan 17 is a delicious Highland Single Malt St. Cosme Cote du Rhone has been a favorite Scotch aged in a triple cask. among our staff and customers for years. We The Glenmorangie Quinta Ruban is also a highly recommend you treat yourself and try it, if Single Malt Scotch aged in a port cask. Great Wines & Spirits is located at you have not already! We hope that our guide has helped you think 6150 Poplar Avenue in Regalia, Talley is a Chardonnay from Arroyo Grande a little clearer about the upcoming holidays. We Memphis, TN, 38119. Valley. It is sure to please your Chardonnay- will also offer gift baskets (prices will vary) and Vick Patel and his staff invite your questions loving mother-in-law! complimentary gift wrap. Please feel free to give and patronage. Klinker Brick Zinfandel from the Marisa us a call if you have any comments, questions or Contact them at 901.682.1333 or Vineyard has been featured in several in-store concerns. We look forward to making your holiday greatwinesmemphis.com. tastings and in our wine club and is loved by all! season as stress-free as possible!
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Fabrics of Change
By Susan C. Nieman
Bert Rubinsky has been in the business of fabrics for as long as he can remember. Now he is giving back to the community where his family’s businesses have thrived for more than 60 years.
His newest company, Mississippi-based Enviro- Because cotton is an organic fabric, bacteria Linen, began its Project Giveback program with live on it and grow with ease. Enviro-Linen’s a goal of donating 10,000 microfiber towels to products, being synthetic, are constructed in Jackson public and private schools throughout such a way that make it harder for bacteria to 2016-17. The towels will be used for the schools’ grow and spread. In addition, microfiber fabrics
EnviroNapkin Logo athletic programs, where the gym environment are non-linting, so bacteria cannot spread from – sweating, locker rooms, dirty clothing, and contaminated linens via lint. high rate of contact with others – make student athletes susceptible to staph infections. In 2004, a contaminated gym towel left one of Enviro-Linen’s founders, Kenny Perry, fighting The Giveback Project is two-fold. First, by for his life. The towel was infected with the life cleaner.safer.smarter. providing the free products to the schools, the threatening bacteria, MRSA. In a matter of days, company is educating the students, teachers doctors were considering amputating his leg. and community about the importance and safety Fortunately, Kenny survived and made a full of stopping the spread of infectious diseases recovery. His experience led to collaboration passed along in locker rooms. Second, the with Bert whereby they formed Enviro-Linen. project promotes the product’s conscious energy Industrial/general use Logo savings. The antibacterial towels require less Several healthcare facilities and hotels have water and energy to get clean and dry. already implemented the use of Enviro-Linen. The company aims to be the new standard towel “I grew up in Mississippi, and the community for all gyms, hospitals, hotels and nursing here has supported me for my entire life,” said homes. The company also recently donated Bert, a co-founder of Enviro-Linen. “I went to 38,000 bath towels to the children of Monrovia cleaner.safer.smarter. school here, my parents started their business in hopes to raise awareness about the “chain of here, and I started mine. It gives me great joy to infection” across the globe. be able to give back to the local school system, providing them with the most effective towels “Our goal is to break the chain of infection that for preventing the spread of infections like is caused from people bringing infections in and Tammy and Bert Rubinsky MRSA (Staph).” out of these most probable settings,” said Bert. “Our hope is that our children and grandchildren In 2015, Bert sold his linen supply company to will benefit from a safer, healthier world.” Laguna Blue Logo concentrate on providing energy-conscious and medical-friendly products. He founded Enviro- In addition to microfiber bath towels, Enviro- Linen in an effort to stop the spread of infectious Linen sells microfiber napkins, microfiber diseases by providing and manufacturing utility towels (cleaning), bacteriostatic gloves, antibacterial linens. Enviro-Linen towels have bacteriostatic garments, and other infectious cleaner.safer.smarter. been proven to reduce the spread of MRSA by disease prevention textiles. 300% compared with cotton. Alternatively, cotton towels are a breeding ground for bacteria. For more information, visit enviro-linen.com.
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Maker’s Fireside Chat Ben Rhea shares a hot as in “spicy” drink. Try this combo of spice and whiskey to warm up this holiday season.
Ingredients Directions
2oz Maker’s Mark Whiskey Shake with ice, strain, garnish 1oz Gran Marnier with cherry 1oz Cayenne Syrup To make Cayenne Syrup, mix 5 dashes orange bitters 8oz of honey with 4oz hot water and 1tsp cayenne pepper.
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BARON HIRSCH Challah Baking with Orit Lehrfield and Selichot Kumsitz
BETH SHOLOM Tikkun Sholom
Students from Hillel and ZBT Fraternity spruce up the butterfly garden.
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DANIEL PEARL HARMONY FOR HUMANITY
Bobbie and Herman Goldberger receive the Daniel Pearl Jeremy Waldrip C3Strings Iris Fellow Trio: Mariama Alcântara, Ashley Legacy Award Vines, Ajibola Rivers
Geo Poor and Anita Baker Sherman David Bearman, Rusty Graber, Brian Lurie
Temple Israel Teen Team Jason Caplan
Cantors Aryeh Samberg and John Kaplan
Abbie Strauss Laurence Albert and Arthur Hart Diane Zelickman Cohen and Arthur Hart
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Memphis Orpheum Glitter & Gold
Annual Golf Tournament
Mark and Dena Mesler Larry and Joy Rice
Hard Rock Café
Mitzvah Week with Habitat for Humanity
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