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Rehydrate and Renew with ZüpMed IV Infusions and Specialty Injections 4576 Poplar Avenue 38117 zupmed.com • 901.701.7010 Woof! WE DELIVER IN ABOUT AN HOUR! Contents 06 From the Editor Free at Last 08 Contributors 12 Hollywood Pet Stars Picking the Perfect Family Hal and Kim Lovitt didn’t have to choose Sam. Sam already had his eye on the couple. 18 20 Travel Jewish Charleston From one of the country’s oldest synagogues and cemetery to the throngs of museums and food establishments, there’s more to do in Charleston than my day and a half! 24 Feature Opening Heart and Home Forever a multi-pet family, Victoria and Howard Bromley decided to adopt a dog after losing one of their fur babies. Rescuing and volunteering is now part of their lives. 24 Scenes 14 14 Entertainment Transylvanian Trilogy Mixing fact with fiction, Roberta Seret, Ph.D. engages readers with a history of Communist Hungary and the importance of remembering the Holocaust. 16 Entertainment Susan Sandler Presents Julia Scotti: Funny That Way This award-winning documentary takes viewers along the journey of America’s Got Talent stand-up comic Julia Scotti. 18 Inspired Handcrafted Art Sculpt New Life Medical professional-turned-artist Amy Hertz made a life- changing decision that she cherishes every day. 20 19 Crossroads: Chance or Destiny On The Cover GRADE “A” Coming Street Cemetery in Charleston Photo by Susan C. Nieman 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. 4 July 2021 I www.jewishscenemagazine.com Publisher/Editor Susan C. 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Not only did I give up the mask, Larry and I packed up the car for what was to be a long and winding road trip along the middle Atlantic coast Seaside in Savannah with Rebecca and Jeremie – a part of the ocean I’ve never seen before. Now, if you know me, if I want to see a coast, it means laying in a But we made it. Up and down the mountainous trails (with a little beach chair and reading a book. So, we loaded the car with beach help and a few resting stops) we climbed down into a pool beneath chairs and umbrella, suitcases and more suitcases, and the 27-inch a very slow-moving waterfall. Looking up from where we’d come, Apple computer – when you publish a weekly newspaper there are no Larry asked if he thought the area was large enough for a helicopter. days off! We packed paper, briefcases, magazines, newspapers and an But going up, it turns out, is much easier on the knees. Even if we appointment book filled with times and names of people to connect had to take a few more breaks to catch our breath, it was worth it. with when we visited synagogues and historical sites in Charleston, SC; Savannah, Ga.; and St. Augustine. And that began what became two weeks of walking. Walking the streets of Charleston, Savannah and St. Augustine. Walking, walking and more Heading east, our journey began on Memorial Day in Monteagle, walking. And it was hot and steamy. The winter clothes safely tucked outside Chattanooga where we stayed in a tiny house with my son, under the seats – and still sitting in the house unpacked! David, and his wife, Holly. Who knew we’d be filling a backpack with winter clothes for a record-setting weekend with nighttime temps But it was worth all those side trips. Our personal tours of the dipping into the 40s? Luckily our little cabin in the woods came synagogues and the country’s most historic sites were hard to beat. equipped with multiple heating sources – a glass-top propane fire pit Our tour guides and hosts most gracious. And staying with my on the top deck, a wood-burning fire pit along the creek and an indoor daughter, Rebecca and boyfriend Jeremie, was a treat. Jeremie, a past fireplace that could emit heat or just give you a cozy picturesque glow. Memphian has been living and working in Savannah as a surveyor and was the perfect tour guide who tried to slow it down for us for a But that wasn’t the only adventure that was in store for us. few days. Keeping up with the “kids,” who have been hiking almost every When we made it to South Florida, I finally got to hug my dad. And weekend during COVID, was another surprise. I had to remind them, although it rained almost every day – everyone said there’d been a for the last 14 months we’d been sitting on the couch or in an office drought there for months – we did go with my dad who walks each chair for about 16 hours a day – our most exhausting exercise, a trip up morning in the community pool for an hour. We picnicked ocean and down the stairs to get another cup of coffee or raid the fridge. side on Friday night with friends; and spent an afternoon sitting on the beach with those friends only to have to rush to a pavilion about an hour later to wait out a torrential thunderstorm. Climbing waterfalls with David and Holly in Monteagle Our trip didn’t turn out exactly as planned; it was exhausting, educational, but most of all, exciting. After three weeks of packing and unpacking it is nice to be home. It’s hard to visit these historic cities in just a day or two. Next time we’ll plan longer trips and see the sites we missed. But in the coming months, I’ll share our visits with you. And hope if you haven’t been to these cities, the stories will entice you to go. Shalom, Susan C. Nieman - Publisher/Editor 6 July 2021 I www.jewishscenemagazine.com Subscribe to Jewish Scene and begin receiving the publication in your mailbox I would like to subscribe to 60 YEARS OF SERVING Jewish Scene Magazine: (6 Issues Per Year) CLIENTS WITH INTEGRITY Name AND DEDICATION TO EXCELLENCE. Address City State Zip • Business Entities • Bankruptcy • Corporate and Business E-mail Transactions • Employment and Labor • Estate Planning and Probate I have enclosed a check to offset • Health Care postage cost: • Land Use Planning and Zoning Annual $25 (US) • Landlord/Tenant Law Monthly Sponsor $250 per month • Litigation • Personal Injury As a Jewish Scene Sponsor, your Family name or Company name • Real Estate and logo will be included in each Closing | Leasing issue. 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