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Repairing the World ® November/December 2016 www.jewishscenemagazine.com Tikkun Olam… Repairing the World original art customT framingClifton 2571 Broad Ave. | Memphis | 901-323-2787Art | TCliftonArt.com | Tue – Sat 10a – 5p 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 South, Inc. Subscription rates for the U.S.: single Hillel of Memphis issues $5, annual $18. 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Brown and Rose Silverman Photo by Susan Nieman 14 Most Valuable Volunteer Beth Sholom’s Susan Moinester Jewish Scene is dedicated to creating awareness among the Jewish community; and promoting and supporting the religious, educational, social and fundraising efforts of Jewish agencies and organizations. 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. If you are redecorating, looking for the perfect gift or DEDICATION searching for upscale furniture with full-service design, then look no further than the corner of White Station and Poplar Avenue where Decadent Avenue offers an TO EXCELLENCE. extremely large showroom of designer brands. There, Neil and Susan Phillips and their professional staff can help you get your home ready in time for the holidays. King Furs & Fine Jewelry in Laurelwood is our go-to place for anything that sparkles, and cold weather wear. Check out times for their open house events on page 7. If you are planning an event, give Einat Loskovitz (page 7) of Eventful Party Planning a call ASAP! Of course, our longtime friends at Great Wines & Spirits • Business Entities in Regalia can help you select the perfect pairings, • Bankruptcy And in this season of giving, Memphis Jewish • Corporate and Business Federation just kicked off its Annual Community Campaign. When you make a pledge, you make an Transactions impact on the Memphis Jewish community, in Israel • Employment and Labor and around the world. The Plough Foundation will HARKAVY match all new or increased gifts. Visit jcpmemphis.org • Estate Planning and Probate for more information. SHAINBERG • Health Care Jewish Scene Magazine had been Connecting Jewish • Land Use Planning and Zoning Communities for more than 10 years. We hope that KAPLAN & • Landlord/Tenant Law we’ve done a great job of that. If you have story ideas, contact [email protected]. For ad sales, DUNSTAN PLC • Litigation contact [email protected]. • Personal Injury ATTORNEYS AT LAW As we end the year 2016, our hopes and dreams are for a • Real Estate great and rewarding 2017. Closing | Leasing Shalom, Lending | Foreclosure • Taxation Susan C. Nieman - Publisher/Editor 6060 Poplar Avenue Suite 140 Memphis, TN 38119 901.761.1263 www.harkavyshainberg.com 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.
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