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NEWS OF THE JEWISH COMMUNITY OF GREATER CHATTANOOGA THE SHOFAR A Publication of the Jewish Federation of Greater Chattanooga Volume 26 Number 10 June 2013 Main, Market & Beyond: Comedian Dave Goldstein to Yesterday's Local Jewish Highlight 85th Annual Merchants June 6 to July 19, Jewish Cultural Center Campaign Kickoff Hundreds of Jewish businesses thrived in the Chattanooga Sunday, Aug. 25, 6:00 p.m. . area from the 1920s through the 1940s. Come to this terrifc Jewish Cultural Center new exhibit to learn about Comedian and actor Dave Goldstein these businesses and their impact on the area's growth. has made many appearances on "Late :* Night with Conan O'Brien," including a The exhibit includes particularly memorable role as a naked documents, clothing, artifacts, police officer directing traffic in front of photos, and oral histories gath­ the Metropolitan Museum of An on Fifth ered by community members. Avenue in New v ork < itv. And see pages 6-7 for events related to this exhibit. Stein's department store in downtown Chattanooga praiseo o\ t in ••> u tut A J •>.>/ ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••. Exhibit Hours; Mondays through Thursdays, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m, (" ..funny") and The Asbury Park Press (".'..hi"...hiss comic star is on the WM Fridays, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. ''. blendof original intelligent writing and inspired iivt '1 He 1 * :rf< ined .trt.io up ^^,n. K; .,!:..-... Lampoon Radio Network, and Comedy.net. He recenth performed for troops Former NTSB Chair Jim Hall to onacotnedytourofU.S..Arrn5^^^^8^^^^^;.^..v::...-- Goldstein has also heen seen in commercials for Sprint New Speak at First Amendment Dinner England Bank (also naked, !->u! he assures us that he will be clothed at the Campaign kickoff), ABC Sports, and in a print campaign for Pfizer Thursday, July 25, 6:00 p.m. Pharmaceuticals. Dave, who was the voice of Madacy Home Video on the "Howard Stern Radio Show,*" has also had a number of essays about Jewish Cultural Center international affairs published. The Federation is pleased to welcome Jim Hall to speak There is no charge for a spread of dinner-quality hors-d'oeuvres, at its seventh annual First Amendment Dinner. Hall is a . cocktails, and desserts, but attendees are encouraged to make their annual pledges leading expert on crisis management, government relations, at the Kickoff Look foi > oui im itatioi; in the mail this summer and for more transportation safety and security, who served government information online atjewishchathinnoga.com. and private clients for more than five decades. Your 2014 Federation Annual Campaign Cabinet: Helen Pregulman/Charles Hall began his Washington career as a member Lebovitz (Honorary Co-Chairs), Andy HodesVAmelia Allen (Co-Chairs), Fern of Senator Albert Gore, Sr.'s staff and later served as Shire (Major Gifts), Pn Sisl in (Advisor), Susan & Bill Hiimer/Jackie & Roy counsel to the Senate Subcommittee on Intergovernmental Rosenteld (Super Sunday) and Dana Banks, Tal Cohen, Scott Israel, Alison Relations under Senator Ed Muskie. He maintained a private Lebovtt/, Ro\ Rosenfeld. and Henry Schulson (Members) legal practice in Chattanooga before serving in the cabinet of Tennessee Governor Ned McWherter. He was director of the state's planning office for five years before returning to Washington as Chief of Staff for Tennessee Senator Sixth Annual Jewish Film Series Continues Harlan Mathews. Hall left his position when President Bill Clinton appointed him to June 5,12, and 19. See page15. head the National Transportation Safety Board. Hall is a former member of the Board of Trustees at the University of Tennessee and at the Tennessee River Gorge Trust; for eight years he chaired . IN THIS ISSUE Chattanooga's Enterprise Center. He is currently a member of the UC Foundation at Federation News Page 2 Maze! Tovs/Condolences ...Page 16 UTC and is the Vice-Chairman of the Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport Authority. Federation Programs Pages 3-7 B'nai Zion News Page 18 He is a frequent speaker and is often called upon as an expert source by Aleph Bet Page 8 Mizpah News Page 19 television and print reporters. Hall is also an author of numerous op-ed pieces; his Federation Social Services ..Page 9 Chabad News Page 20 columns have appeared in The New York Times and USA Today. He has appeared Federation Shlicha Page 10 Hadassah News Page 21 on most major television news programs, including "60 Minutes," "The TODAY CJCRS Page 12 Federation Bulletin Board..Page 22 Show," "Nightline," "Fox & Friends," and "BBC News." Community Voices Pages 13-16 Federation Calendar Pages 23-24 Hall graduated from UT in 1967, and he holds an honorary doctorate degree in public service from George Washington University He served as a /!_ like us on Jewish Federation commissioned officer in the U.S. Army from 1967 to 1973, receiving the Bronze of Greater Chattanooga Star for Meritorious Service in Vietnam in 1969. 1-7 Facebook The cost for this annual event is $10 (free for veterans) if reserved before July 22. After July 22, the cost is $12 for both veterans and non-veterans. www.jewishchattanooga.com RSVP 493-0270, ext. 10 or [email protected]. FEDERATION NEWS Eighty-Five by Andy Hodes Federation Board Chair boardchaiiijabjewishchattanooga.com

What do Jay Solomon, Mrs. Julius Kushner, our community's generosity, leading the way to our success year after year. Ira Trivers, George Berke, Sam Diamond, When our Campaign cabinet met to plan our 85th Anniversary Campaign, Mike Edelstein, Paul Dubrow, Herman we recognized the extent to which volunteers and generosity played roles in Lebovitz, Mrs. Louis Winer, Harry Miller, our historic success and quickly nominated Helen Pregulman and Charles Mrs. Harry Levin and Abe Koblentz have in Lebovitz as Honorary Co-Chairs of the 85th Anniversary Campaign. Both common? They are 11 of the many volunteers Helen and Charles are committed individuals who have served as presidents of thanked by then Federation President Dr. our Federation, have volunteered on Campaign and throughout our Federation, Harold A. Schwartz in his speech to the both have given generously, and both have raised families who followed their community during our 26th Annual Meeting. parents' examples of leadership and commitment to the Jewish community. While all of those volunteers have passed, and much has changed in We are fortunate to have volunteers such as Helen and Charles Chattanooga, Israel, and the world since Dr. Schwartz led our Federation, the who will lead the way as we work towards our historic Campaign goal of basics have stayed the same. Funds are donated through the Annual Campaign $1,085,000, enabling Chattanooga's Jewish Federation to continue to help to our Federation by generous members of the community. Those funds are then so many people while offering best-in-class programs and services to our divided, or allocated, to serve both our local community and to help Jews in need community. The Campaign cabinet set the goal knowing that it would be hard throughout the world. to reach. But this is Chattanooga; we always make it happen. Something else that hasn't changed since the establishment of our Dr. Harold A. Schwartz is the father of the late Patti Schwartz, Federation is that we have many dedicated volunteers who lead and work on Chattanoogan Hal Schwartz, and Ellen Schwartz Yellin of New Orleans, who our Annual Campaigns and serve tirelessly as members of our Board and its sent me her dad's speech. I treasure fond memories of Dr. Schwartz, who committees. Selfless individuals volunteer to work on program content, help coincidentally delivered me and many others in Chattanooga during his career prepare food, set tables or clean up and we have valued volunteers in our care as a physician. He worked hard every day and gave back to his community network who regularly check in with the most vulnerable members of our both in volunteer hours and through his generosity to our Campaign. I am extended Chattanooga community. These and so many others contribute their humbled to follow in his footsteps as a leader of our Federation. time to make us the best we can be. The issues our community faced 59 years ago—and which Dr. This August we embark on our 85th Annual Campaign at the Jewish Schwartz addressed in his speech are still relevant today. While much Federation. Our Campaign continues to grow, both in dollars raised and has changed, Israel and the Jewish people remain central to our mission. Most in number of gifts, but that is not the case for many other North American importantly, our committed, always-willing volunteers continue to lead the way to our Federations. The reason for the difference is clear to me: our volunteers inspire shared success. Won't you join us as we embark on a truly historic campaign? 85 Years of Delivering the Goods

by Michael Dzik Federation Executive Director [email protected]

Over the last few months, our exhibit • In 1953 the Federation raised approximately $75,000 in its Annual committee has interviewed community Campaign. members and collected memorabilia for the upcoming show: Main, Market & Beyond: • That same year, a Women's Division and a Youth Campaign were Yesterday '$ Local Jewish Merchants. This both created in Chattanooga. The 1953 campaign was chaired by Jay exhibit takes a look back at many of the Solomon. Jewish-owned businesses in Chattanooga and • In 1954 our local Jewish Federation assisted Israel with a $65 million Dalton. The photos and items collected for the loan. show are truly amazing. Along these lines, we are also collecting memorabilia from past Federation years as we get ready to • By 1955 the Federation Annual Campaign increased to $85,000. kickoff and celebrate our 85'h anniversary Annual Campaign. You may be thinking, "Here he goes, talking about fundraising...again!" • In 1955 all donors' names were listed fh what was called The Honor Sure, fundraising is part of what the Jewish Federation in Chattanooga does. Roll. Today we still rim an Honor Roll in our Shofar, but we do not However, what makes us unique is not the money raised, but rather what the follow the style of the 1950s and 60s, when exact pledge amounts money does for the community and so many others, the services and programs were listed along with (where-applicable) past due balances! we provide. Our Annual Campaign is what allows us to involve, engage, and unite the Jewish community under one Jewish umbrella. The Federation is able to • Also listed separately in the 50s and 60s were donations from youth, sponsor Jewish education programs, such as our community's Chattanooga Jewish "our non-Jewish friends," and out-of-towners. Congregational Religious School program as well as the high school youth group, Jew Crew. Early childhood education in the form of Aleph Bet Children's Center • In 1956 the Federation launched a second-line campaign to raise wouldn't exist without the Jewish Federation. additional funds for the resettlement of 45,000 Jews from North Africa to Israel. We have uncovered many unique items in our research about the beginnings of our Jewish Federation. Did you know that our original name (and As we ready for our 85th Annual Campaign which kicks off on still official name filed with the government) is the Chattanooga Jewish Welfare August 25, we are not just looking back; we are planning for our future. Federation? Makes sense when you think about our having been established The Jewish Federation thanks Helen Pregulman and Charles Lebovitz, around the time of the Great Depression. Did you know that our Federation, like honorary co-chairs of the 85th Annual Campaign. A fantastic cabinet has been many others, was involved in the birth of the State of Israel? In fact members of assembled and much work is going into our fall programs. the Board of Directors of the Jewish Agency for Israel (JAFI), one of our overseas So, save Sunday, August 25 as we will celebrate 85 years of partner agencies, became leaders of the State of Israel in 1948. David Ben Gurion, tzedakah, tikkun olam, helping others, and building stronger and more unified JAFI's president in 1948, became the Prime Minister when Israel was established. Jewish communities in Chattanooga and around the world. We will have a Some of the interesting material we found when gathering items for the lh th special 85 anniversary presentation along with laughs courtesy of comedian celebration of our 85 Annual Campaign were annual reports from the 1950s and Dave Goldstein. 1960s in nearly mint condition! Here are a few facts I found most interesting: Have a wonderful and safe summer, and I look forward to seeing you at the many program offerings this summer.

The Shofar June 2013 FEDERATION PROGRAMS Business and Community by Ann Treadwell Program Director [email protected]

My neighborhood, when I was in remember bits and pieces of a discussion my neighbors were having when our elementary school, included several mom- school desegregated in the early 1960s. The African-American neighborhood and-pop stores. There was Mr. Phillips's was next to ours. Children had played together for years, and no one could drug store with its bottles filled with understand why getting all the children together under one roof took so long. beautiful colored liquids. Mr. Phillips Then there was the time my father and I went to pick up some bread late in the would have a high school boy from the evening. My father and Mr. Cohen got into a loud discussion about inflation, neighborhood deliver not only prescriptions Congress, and why bread cost more than $1.00 a loaf. My father was a but all sorts of sundries, and always a piece Goldwater Republican and Mr. Cohen a Democrat. of candy for the children of the household, All of this brings me to the importance of supporting the community's to your door. Next to the drugstore was a beauty salon, which always smelled businesses. The Jewish Federation's community may be small, but it can of chemicals and had pictures in the window of women with beehive hair­ boast of a history rich in everything from peddlers to professionals. The dos. Then there was the produce stand owned by the Gardellas that was filled summer exhibit Main, Market & Beyond: Yesterday's Local Jewish Merchants with very ripe items that must have been expensive because we were regularly takes a look at the merchants who had their businesses primarily centered in shooed away. Mr. and Mrs. Gardella were an immigrant couple that in addition downtown Chattanooga. Hundreds of businesses came and went from before the to speaking almost exclusively in Italian had crucifixes plastered all over the Depression through the 1960s and later. walls and rosary beads by the cash register. Next to the produce store was I continue to be overwhelmed by the numbercc of businesses, the family what we would now call an old-fashioned candy store. Glass cases were full of stories, and how these businesses were interwoven with the Jewish community. every type of penny candy a child would want. It had everything from straws I am amazed at the many kinds of businesses, the multi-generational nature filled with flavored sugar to bubble gum cigarettes. The candy store also had of some of them, and the ability of some of the businesses to adapt to changes newspapers, cigars, and cigarettes for adults. And although I frequented each of in Chattanooga. We were only able to scratch the surface of the community's these stores many times, none of these were my favorite. business history! My favorite store was the deli. Mr. Cohen, the owner, was a small I thank Karen Diamond and her awesome crew of volunteers, roundish man who smiled with great joy when we would walk in after school. particularly David Monen, Joy Adams, Sanford and Elaine Winer, Harold and He always asked about how our day had been. With the 25 cents designated Yuppie Shavin, Jay Menuskin, Teddi Mendel, Sue and Herb Conn, Dr. Max for my hot lunch at school but saved for this treat, 1 would ask Pete the Brener, Julian Saul, Austin Center, Mary Helms, Chattanooga History Center, counterman for an eighth of a pound of sliced roast beef. Pete came to know- Wes Hasden, Alvin Hodes, Judy Kleinstub, Kandy Berke, Sonia Young, David that I liked a little hot mustard drizzled on it as he wrapped it in white butcher Winer, Bob Berz, Mona James, Doris and Ival Goldstein, Trudy and Tom paper. This roast beef never made it past the benches in front of the store. Trivers, Charles Lebovitz, and Alan Lebovitz. The trip was not complete until Mr. Cohen would hand each of us a huge dill This past month I also began thinking about how after the decline pickle. He wrapped the pickle in a napkin the way you would wrap paper on of Jewish businesses in the 1960s, it becomes even more important that we die bottom of an ice cream cone. ;^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^_. recognize and patronize current Jewish businesses in the area. I recently met two The deli also stocked many staples, because in those days there was young Jewish men, Max Poppel and Dan Rose, who own the Crash Pad just off no full-service grocery store in the neighborhood. Mr. Cohen sold bread, of Main Street. They are just an example of what businesses are being started milk, juice, flour, salt, various foods for all different ethnic holidays, and lots that our community can help promote. of canned goods. His store was also where we would go for white and brown This summer make some time to view the Main, Market & Beyond paper bags when we had a paper mache or puppet project due for school. Most of exhibit, which runs from June 6 through July 19, and then go out and all if there werec any special items you needed, he would find a way to stock it. support businesses in the community. People create businesses. People The deli was a central place for discussion in the neighborhood. I create community.

Jewish Federation Presents Shlichim Panel Noon Nosh with Bridgett Massengill of May 9, B'nai Zion Congregation THRIVE 2055

Shlichim from Nashville and May 21, cJewish Cultural Center Montgomery joined Chattanoo­ Bridgett Massengill spoke ga's shlicha, Einav Cahaner, for about THRIVE 2055, a three- a panel discussion at B'nai Zion. year initiative to engage people The shaliach from Mobile was from 16 counties in Tennessee, suppposed to be on the panel Georgia, and Alabama in but had to return to Israel for a identifying values and goals so \ funeral. that a course could be set for the future. •

June 2013 The Shofar 3 FEDERATION PROGRAMS Documentary Screening with Perry Brickman Meet Rebecca Peck, Camp Tikkun Olam Director May 6, Jewish Cultural Center Rebecca Peck will be the director of Camp Tikkun Olam this summer. Chattanooga native Dr. Perry Rebecca is an MSW (master's of social Brickman told his story of work) candidate at Southern Adventist discrimination at Emory's School s#T'i University who will complete her degree of Dentistry when he introduced in August. Jewish Federation Social the acclaimed documentary From Services Director Amy Boulware served Silence to Recognition: Confronting as Rebecca's field instructor, guiding her Discrimination in Emory s Dental through her internship placements for the School History to a packed house past two years. Rebecca was on staff at on May 6. Philanthropy Camp last summer. As Camp Tikkun Olam director, Rebecca will work with local non-profit organizations to design service projects for campers, schedule activities, supervise volunteers, and secure speakers and special guests. "Philanthropy Camp was a great experience, particularly being with all the children and watching Deb [Tepper] and Ann [Treadwell] work," said Rebecca. "Now I'm looking forward to getting to know the middle school kids at Camp Tikkun Olam." "Because Camp Tikkun Olam's emphasis is on social sen-ice, we are excited to have an MSW candidate as the camp's director," said Jewish Federation Program Director Ann Treadwell. "1 know Rebecca will do an incredible job." Rebecca, a native of Timberville, Va., was named MSW Student of the Year by the Tennessee chapter of the National Association of Social Workers in March. Her undergraduate major was in music, and she plays the cello, piano, and organ.

Camp Tikkun Olam A summer camp for rising seventh through rising ninth graders Monday, July 29 through Friday, August 2 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Each morning, campers will do hands-on service at a different local non-profit organization and have fun learning about each of those organizations. Camp Tikkun Olam 2013 0n Frida* *e SW wU1 Sive a fepmr th,, world presentation to Philanthropy Camp.

$120/camper ($100 for each additional sibling) Space is limited!

Contact Ann Treadwell to register 493-0270, ext. 13 [email protected]

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Aleph Bet Children's Center Year-End Program May 23, Jewish Cultural Center

The Graduates

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JUNE EVENTS This Shofar is the last until September. The September issue will not be mailed until just after Labor PJ Library Famiiy Program Day so that we may cover the August 25 kickoff of the Jewish Sunday, June 2, 9:30-10:30 a.m. at the Play Trail Federation's Annual Campaign, the organization's 85th. at Riverpark See pages 23-24 for June-August calendars, and be sure to check www.jewishcnattanooga.eom and our Facebook page throughout the summer. Contact Ann Treadwell regarding programs: Cafe Dilemma 493-0270 ext 13 or atreadwellialiewishchattanooiia.com Sunday, June 2 (Moved from May 26) at 4:00 p.m. at New Moon Gallery and Tea Room near Whole Foods Market JULY EVENTS Main, Market & Beyond: Yesterday's LocalMiddl e Eastern (Belly) Dancing Jillanna Babb-Cheshul of Merry Bellies teaches this drop-in, one-hour Jewish Merchants class Wednesdays, July 3, 10, 17, and 24 at 10:30 a.m. No class July 31. Pay Exhibit Reception Thursday, June 6 at 5:30 p.m. as you go at S5/class. For information, contact 493-0270, ext. 10; federation® jewishchattanooga.com Exhibit Runs June 6-JuIy 19 THE POPLAR See front page for details Cold Beer, Hot Music & BBQ: £^DF*OM ...And in conjunction with this exhibit: An Independence Day CelebrS**'*" Noon Nosh (First of Three in a Thursday, July 4,11:30 a.m. Young Entrepreneurs Series) Local dance band The Tuesday, June 18 at Noon Power Players will en­ Max Poppel and Dan Rose of The ccCrash Pad will be the guest speakei tertain and there will be at the June meeting of this monthly lunch program for adults of all ages chicken sizzling on the Cost: $8.00 for a hot buffet lunch grill and plenty of sum­ RSVP 493-0270, ext. 10 or [email protected] mer sides available at the best 4th of July party in Jewish Immigrants & Business in Chattanooga town. (Vegetarian option Dinner/Talk available if arranged in Thursday, June 27 at 6:00 p.m. advance.) ** :••—•. Max Brener and Wes Hasden will talk about the impact of Russian and RSVP 493-0270, ext. 10 or [email protected] German immigrants on Chattanooga's business community. Before June 28: $10/adults; $5/kids*/$25 for family of four Cost: 10.00 At the Door: $14/adults; $9/kids*/$35 for family of four RSVP 493-0270,ext. lOor [email protected] *Ages 8-16; Seven and younger are free

Sixth Annual Jewish Film Series Noon Nosh: (Second of Three in a Remaining Films: Wed., June 5,12, and 19 at 7:00 p.m. Young Entrepreneurs Series) Seepage IS for details Tuesday, July 9 at Noon (NOTE UNUSUAL DATE) Middle Eastern (Belly) Dancing There will be a speaker at the July meeting of this monthly lunch program for adults of all ages, but he or she has not been confirmed at press time. Jillanna Babb-Cheshul of Merry Bellies teaches this drop-in, one-hour class Cost: $8.00 for a hot buffet lunch Wednesdays, June 5, 12, 19, and 26 at 10:30 a.m. Pay as you go at $5/class. For information, contact 493-0270, ext 10; [email protected] RSVP 493-0270, ext. 10 or [email protected] Young Leadership Shabbat Foreign Policy Supper Club Friday, July 19 Monday, June 17 at 6:00 p.m. See www.facebook.com/groups/YJLCHAfor details June Topic: Myanmar in Transition Enjoy a family-style dinner, watch a brief presentation, and discuss a different topic on a Monday each month. Articles produced by the Foreign Policy Foreign Policy Supper Club Association and Great Decisions will be available prior to the discussion, and, Mon. July 22 at 6:00 p.m. when possible, an informed guest will join the discussion. Topic: Humanitarian Intervention Cost: $10 includes dinner Enjoy a family-style dinner, watch a brief presentation, and discuss a RSVP 493-0270, ext 10; [email protected] different topic on the fourth Monday of each month. Articles produced by the Foreign Policy Association and Great Decisions will be available prior to the Young Leadership at the Lookouts discussion, and, when possible, an informed guest will join the discussion. Sunday, June 23 Cost: $10 includes dinner RSVP 493-0270, ext. 10; [email protected] See www.facebook.com/groups/YJLCHAfor details Alzheimer's Support Group Alzheimer's Support Group Tuesday, June 25 at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 23 at 2:00 p.m. This support group for caregivers meets in the conference room of the This support group forcaregiver s meets in the conference room of the Jewish Cultural Center on the fourth Tuesday of each month. Jewish Cultural Center on the fourth Tuesday of each month. Please RSVP to Amy Boulware, 893-9241 Please RSVP to Amy Boulware, 893-9241 [email protected] [email protected]

> The Shofar June 2013 FEDERATION PROGRAMS JULY EVENTS (con'd) Front Page News: The Shofar Through First Amendment Dinner with the Years Jim Hall Exhibit Runs August 12 to October 4 Thursday, July 25 at 6:00 p.m. See front page for details An exhibit of front pages of The Shofar dating back many years and from as recently as a few months ago will be on display at the Jewish Cultural Center at the end of the summer. The exhibit will be Philanthropy Camp an interesting look at our community's history through this monthly Monday, July 29 through Friday August 2 publication. Seepage 5 for details. The establishment of The Shofar began with Robert Siskin, Jewish federation president in the 1980s. Robert charged a committee Camp Tikkun Olam with enhancing communication with the community, and that committee lite SHOFAR Monday, July 29 through Friday August 2 determined the need for a monthly i See page 4 for details. 1999 Federation i Personal Kefieetio»i: j publication. A community-wide contest CaiBpaigfi Begin* IIo» Your Bonatic « ! ; Helps Jews Overst :s was held to name the newspaper, the late Colonel .la> Sadovv's entry was selected, AUGUST EVENTS and The Shofar came into being. The first edition was September 1987 with &&{& €?i/emn*& Farewell Party Susan Veal as editor. facilities Focus "I think one of the proudest tiroup Calendar for Einav accomplishments of our administration Monday, August 4 was The Shofar'''' said Robert. "It was at 2:00 p.m. and remains one of the best ways to communicate with our community." Anyone who knows Einav knows that she loves her coffee! Come raise Exhibit Hours: Mondays through Thursdays, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m, a cup and enjoy some sweets in her Fridays, 9:00 a.m.. to 4:00 p.m. Closed September 2, 4. 5, 6, 13, 18, 19, 20, honor. Our cafe dilemma is remain­ 25. 26, and 27 for holidays. ing cheerful knowing that it's time for Einav to get back to her life in Israel.

There is no cost to attend this party, Noon Nosh: (Third of Three in a but please RSVP 493-0270, ext 10; Young Entrepreneurs Series) [email protected] Tuesday, August 20 at Noon Ashley Farrar of Molly Maids will be the guest speaker at the August Middle Eastern (Belly) Dancing meeting of this monthly lunch program for adults of all ages. Jillanna Babb-Cheshul of Merry Bellies teaches this drop-in, one-hour class Cost: $8.00 for a hot buffet lunch Wednesdays, August 7, 14, 21, and 28 at 10:30 a.m. Pay as you go at $5/class. RSVP 493-0270, ext. 10 or [email protected] For information, contact 493-0270, ext 10; [email protected] Annual Federation Campaign Kickoff Aleph Bet Family Welcome Night with Comedian Dave Goldstein Thursday, August 8 at 5:00 p.m. Sunday, August 25 at 6:00 p.m. See page 8 for details See front page for details. Young Leadership Event Foreign Policy Supper Club Sunday, August 11 Mon. August 26 at 6:00 p.m. See www.facebook. com/groups/YJL CHA for details Topic: China in Africa Enjoy a family-style dinner, watch a brief presentation, and discuss a different topic on the fourth Monday of each month. Articles produced by the Foreign Policy Association and Great Decisions will be available prior to the Soup weather discussion, and, when possible, an informed guest will join the discussion. lasts all yearl Buy some for home. Cost: $10 includes dinner RSVP 493-0270, ext 10; [email protected] Purchase matzo ball soup or chili for just $4 for a one-bowl container or $8 for a two-bowl Alzheimer's Support Group size. Tuesday, August 27 at 2:00 p.m. Call ahead to reserve; we do run out. This support group for caregivers meets in the conference room of the Contact Ann Treadwell (do not call the kitch­ Jewish Cultural Center on the fourth Tuesday of each month. en directly), 493-0270, ext. 13; atreadwel Please RSVP to A my Boulware, 893-9241 jewishchattanooga.com to get your order [email protected] packaged and ready to go!

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June 2013 The Shofar 7 ALEPH BET CHILDREN'S CENTER

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Thank you to our Aleph Bet •:•:••••:': -'•.••>•.;•;•: Shabbat Visitors m-^. Aleph Bet thanks (clockwise from top) Einav Cahaner, M Rosie Perlstein, Rabbi I Bill Tepper, Sandy sBlf I 4 Tabakin, Ross Sadoff, Jason Cathcart, and Rabbi Susan Tendler for a great year. These visitors really enrich i||§ See page 5 for our program: Bs pictures from the ^^fillllllllllllll Aleph Bet May 24 Year-End program!

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^• ilBiffl Hnl»f Aleph Bet Children's Center, a program of the Jewish Federation of Greater Chattanooga, aims to provide an m I educational, interactive and developmental^' appropriate preschool program that is enriched by Jewish traditions and values and implemented by a trained, dedicated, and Donations to Aleph Bet..Thank You! Leigh Watson - School suppcccclies At the Jewish Cultural Center Anna and Adam Dutton - Computer 5461 North Terrace Road 37411 The Hodes Family - Books (423) 893-5486 Aleph Bet is recognized by The Burdette Family - Chalk Director: (423) 493-0270, ext. 18 the State of Tennessee for its The Poole Family - Pirate ship and barn [email protected] committment to good health Sydney and Jolie Ring - Dollhouse and accessories • www.aleph-bet.com 8a ,<„•. t The Shofar i June 2013 FEDERATION SOCIAL SERVICES

-Senior Programming -Intergenerational Programming NURSE'S NOTES -Family Support by Edie Redish -Community Partnering Community Nurse -Friendly Visits [email protected] -Excursions -Advocacy Palliative Versus by Amy Boulware Hospice Care Social Services Director [email protected] There are differences between palliative care and hospice care and yet there is a relationship between the two. Palliative care is an area of healthcare that focuses on relieving and preventing the suffering of patients. Unlike I have a guilty pleasure. 1 like to watch the wedding shows on television. hospice care, palliative medicine is appropriate for patients in all disease stages I enjoy watching the women try on dresses, share the experience with their whether they are undergoing treatment for curable illnesses, living with chronic families and finally say "yes" to the dress! Sometimes, I even talk back to the woman on the screen telling diseases, or nearing the end of life. her that the dress is too expensive or too fluffy or it makes her look like a Palliative care is provided by a team of doctors, nurses, social workers, and cupcake. I love the moment when the woman puts on the dress that she other specialists who work together with the patients' other doctors to provide an absolutely knows is the right one, cries a tear, sees her mother, father or extra layer of support. Generally speaking, the term "palliative care" may refer to family member cry a tear, and then smiles a big grin. any care that alleviates symptoms, whether or not there is hope of a cure by other There is excitement in the air, anticipation of a new beginning and means. Palliative treatments may also be used to alleviate the side effects of curative celebration. There is a forward momentum that makes everyone feel good. treatments e.g. relieving the nausea and discomforts associated with chemotherapy. I remember the day I went dress shopping for my wedding and had While palliative care may seem to provide a broad range of services, the that feeling. My mom and mother-in-law were with me, and we just knew goals of palliative treatenent are concrete: to offer relief from suffering, alleviate pain it was the right dress. I can't believe it is now 24 years later. I see how and other distressing symptoms, and to provide psychological and spiritual care and quickly time passes and how the future is suddenly here. a support system to help individuals live as actively as possible. It also provides a Throughout our lives, we have milestones to look forward to and often are planning for the future. But what happens when the future is support system to sustain and rehabilitate the individual's family. not what you anticipated? A number of my social service clients are at a Palliative and hospice are similar in that they focus on providing the stage in their lives when all that the future seems to hold is more doctor patient with quality care. Hospice is a special kind of health care that keeps the appointments, decreasing abilities, and loneliness. They are overcome with patient comfortable once the patient and his or her physician have decided that the the feeling of dread as they look to the future because the future is sad. underlying disease can no longer be treated or cured. Hospice helps patients, their I have found myself thinking about quality of life a lot lately and families, and caregivers. It neither hastens or postpones death and is focused on trying to define what that really is. Quality of life has something to do the belief that quality of life is as important as length of life. Hospice staff members with waking up in the morning with some purpose, and when we lose that help manage pain and symptoms and provide emotional and spiritual support so that purpose it seems that the future is bleak. I think that the tricky part about patients can make the most of each day. this is figuring out how to reframe what it might look like for you. The individual has a rightt o revoke hospice care at any time. If the patient FreeDictionary.com defines quality of life as "your personal satisfaction (or dissatisfaction) with the cultural or intellectual conditions improves, the disease stabilizes, or the patient goes into remission and no longer under which you live (as distinct from the material comfort). When I read meets medical criteria, hospice care would be discontinued. Patients can return to that definition, I realize that the key is the word personal. What is quality hospice care if their condition dec lines-and they are once again hospice-eligible. for me may not be quality for you. In summary, palliative care focuses on relieving symptoms related to We can't stop time or aging, but what we can do is to pause and chronic illnesses, such as cancer, cardiac disease, respiratory disease, kidney failure, think about what is important to us as we age and then take steps to make Alzheimer's (and other dementias) AIDS, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerois (ALS), and that happen. other neurological diseases. Palliative care comes into play at any stage of illness, not just the advanced stages While hospice care is palliative by nature, it is the appropriate care to employ when the illness has progressed to a point where curative treatment is no longer desired or beneficial. Both palliative and hospice care can be delivered at any location, such as a hospice facility, or at the home. The difference in services is that palliative care is typically provided through a regular physician and nursing visits. Hospice care involves physician services, nursing, social worker, and counseling. Both services treat the patient focusing on comfort, compassions and quality of life. Questions? Contact Amy Boulware LAPMSW or me.

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The Luxury of Living in Israel by Einav Cahaner Israeli Shlicha ('Emissary) [email protected]

Although this is Einav's last Shofar or the Chosen People, or the people from the Holy Land, was so warm and article, she will continue to be our com­ welcoming. Sometimes it's even surprising to a girl from the South like me munity's shlicha through early August. that we were met with excitement, appreciation, blessing, hugs and even discounts and free food! I just got back from a few weeks touring For me the respect 1 got from being Israeli reminded me that Israel is more of the United States, the West Coast not only the country I was bom in, it's my homeland; it's almost a mission to with my folks and the Southeast as part of remain there. 1 wish I could drive to Turkey and stop in Lebanon for a day on a shlichim tour. 1 would like to share with their beaches; I hear it's beautiful! I wish 1 could afford to buy a real house, you, for my last Shofar column, my thoughts especially one as big as I'd buy here as a young woman! I wish we could about the United States from my Israeli point renovate our roads and buildings instead of buying more ammunition, or just of view. plan ahead because you never know what might happen. The first thing we Israelis all notice is I can understand why Jews choose to leave Israel and live here. the size, the unlimited landscape. You get on the highway and drive hundreds of All the options and luxuries are addictive. My life here is so comfortable, I miles without even changing area code, not to mention states. My parents and probably will need to work really hard to live the same when 1 return to the I left the airport by car in Los Angeles at 9:00 at night and, even with no traffic Land of Milk and Honey. But I understand now more than ever that this is on great roads, it took until around 11:00 p.m. before we left the city limits! It's not the only thing I am looking for. The comfortable feeling I have in Israel unbelievable how much space there is; it seems like you can find your own private is more than about the size and the accessories, it's the feeling of home, place without trying too hard. We found acres and acres of places to explore and family, the familiarity. I'm fortunate to be able to see the other way of living see, all within a driving distance. And you can find anything that you're looking and choose what I really want. We'll get there. One day Israel will also be an for: all kinds of food, clothes, electronics, well, maybe not good espresso, but America-comfortable place. anything else! It's so convenient. I'm not concluding my time here. I still have two more months Convenience. The United States is the country of unlimited opportunities. to enjoy the wonderful Chattanooga, Tennessee version of America, the And the attitude! Everyone friendly and smiling, people line up when they're amazing and graceful people all around me, and to take as much of it as I can supposed to, the signs are clear, and it's easy to get along because things are back with me. Returning to Israel after living one year in the United States organized and convenient. Also it seems like you all know how to have fun. won't be easy, but easy is not necessarily what I'm looking for. With all the There are festivals, parks with tons of attractions, cute restaurants, great alcohol difficulties I'll have to.face, for me there is no other place than Israel. (especially the wine), wide spaces for all of this. What else do you need in life? But with every conversation we had with people during our travels, I remembered what else I need. The way people reacted to us for being Israelis, i in ••II..

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10 The Shofar June 2013 MAKE YOUR APPOINTMENT TODAY! MEMORY SCREENING DAY PLEASE CALL OUR OFFICE TO SCHEDULE FOR FRIDAY, JUNE 7th At the Jewish Cultural Center

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June 2.013... The Shofar 11. CHATTANOOGA JEWISH \ CONGREGATIONAL RELIGIOUS SCHOOL

Thank a Jewish Teacher Tentative 2013-14 Religious School Calendar by Ronni Charyn, Director (Final calendar to be mailed with registration materials) ronni. charyn(d)gmail. com Classes held from 9:30 a.m. to noon 892-6175 at Mizpah Congregation, 923 McCallie Avenue Growing up in Worcester, Mass., I found 2013 2014 that Judaism represented the pathway August January along which 1 could fulfill my greatest 4 Teacher In-Service 5 Teacher In-Service dreams and aspirations. It brought me joy, 11 First Session 12 Session #15

wonder, and mindfulness. The Judaism of 18 Session #2 19 Session #16 my childhood gave me an identity that is zi> session m :•• 26 Session # 17 now the foundation of my adult life. Children today need the foundation of a solid September February identity. By imparting knowledge and imprinting memories of warm Jewish 8 Session #4 2 Session # 18 experiences, I know that the CJCRS can inspire the next generation of Jews. 22 Session #5 9 Session # 19 Educate yourself about that which your children love, find your comfort zone 29 Session #6 23 Session # 20 within your Jewish life, and teach your children what Judaism is really all about—growingl We have a large table with many chairs; select a chair that is October March designed for you. 6 Session #7 2 Session #21 \ Todah rahah (thank you), morim, (teachers), madrichim, (assistant 13 Session #8 high school teachers), talmeedim, (students) and horeem (parents) for an ? 9 Session # 22 exceptional year at CJCRS. November 16 Session # 23 Purim (Carniva l To our teachers Joanna Nash, Rachel Sadowitz, Chaim Charyn, 3 Session #9 23 Session # 24 Jackie Rosenfeld, Jason Cathcart, Jason Hillner, Alex Rose, Angle Roistacher, 10 Session #10 30 Session # 25 and Trent Center: the capacity of Jews to contribute to the world as Jews is 17 Session #11 surely dependent on Jewish education. Thank you so much for the love and 24 Session #12 April . guidance you shared with your students each and every week, for guiding your 6 Session # 26 students with passion and enthusiasm andworking alongside your co-teachers, December 27 Session # 27 madrichim Stefani Johnson, Jake Balser, Jessie Fine, Danielle Simms, Cassie 8 Session #13 McCarley, Katie Rose, Avery Schuiman and Ryan Whited. 15 Session #14 Mav To our Judaic specialists and adult educators Amy Cohen, Beth 4 Final Session Walling, Chaim Charyn, Ben Chaidell, Trent Center, Barbara Paper, Richard Zachary, Lynn Hochman, and shlicha Einav Cahaner, we appreciate all of your dedication, preparation, and hard work. To Rabbis Tendler, Tepper, and Perlstein, who serve as catalysts and My Top Seven List standard bearers in our Jewish community, we say todah rabah. by Ben Chaidell, Education Fellow Have a wonderful summer! Goldring/Woldenberg Institute of Southern Jewish Life Spring at the CJCRS hchaidelliqiisjl.org, (601) 362-6357 It has been an amazing two years serving the Chattanooga Jewish community as the ISJL Education Fellow for mm CJCRS! We anticipate another wonderful education conference this June 23-25, where we look forward to welcoming the Chattanooga delegation. My time at the ISJL is just about up, and I am excited to enter rabbinical school at the Jewish Theological Seminary this fall. Here are my Top Seven favorite memories from Chattanooga over the last two years: 1) Purim Paper Bag Puppets: In spring 2012, we put on a wonderful puppet show for the Pre-K to first graders. The kids were enthralled! 2) ''Just Walk Beside Me and Be My Friend": 1 had the opportunity to collaborate with the musicians at Mizpah and Rabbi Tepper to sing this wonderful song on friendship after a D'var Torah on Jacob discovering God beside him as he encountered the stairway to heaven. It was a beautiful moment that will last with me for many years. 3) USY Kalian at B'nai Zion: I had the chance to join my very first USY Shabbaton at B'nai Zion, where I learned the special hand-washing dance, sat in on wonderful workshops, and met teens from across the region. 4) The Lathe Who Couldn't Stop Screaming] At CJCRS last fall the second to fifth graders and their teachers helped me act out a hilarious rendition of this Lemony Snicket Hanukkah classic. 5) Model Seder with Einav Cahaner: I had a blast leading a model Seder for the very first time with Einav, the Israeli shlicha, this spring. The talented madrichim brought the Passover story to life, and we sang "Dayenu" with gusto. 6) Mizpah Cemetery Tour: Last summer Robert Levine gave me a wonderful tour of the Mizpah cemetery, where I learned all about the Ochs family and how they helped start my hometown newspaper, The New York Times. nm recleratiori 7) J. Alexander's with Ronni and Chaim Charyn: I had many wonderful dinners OF GREATER CHATTANOOGA with Ronni and Chaim, who taught me so much about teaching, menschlicheit (the art of the mensch), and not taking life too seriously. Thank you for being such incredible mentors! Your gift to the Annual Campaign enables the Federation Thank you to each of you for helping build such a wonderful Jewish to fund almost half of the operating costs of the CJCRS. Thank you! community, where I have truly felt at home. I look forward to staying in touch. 12 The Shofar June 2013 COMMUNITY VOICES

Chattanooga's P2G SSETHER Bv the Numbers (Partnership 2Gether) Hosting Opportunities 131 Teen Hosts Sought Number of people who attended Host Jewish Israeli teens this summer as part of the second half of the exchange program Tikkun Olam (part of Partnership 2Gether, or P2G). Tikkun Olam offers the dessert reception and screening an exchange for current high school students from our Southeast consortium of a documentary film (introduced (comprised of Chattanooga, Knoxville, Nashville, Richmond, Charlotte, by Dr. Perry Brickman) about Jacksonville, Pinellas, Ft. Myers, and Daytona Beach) with Israel's Hadera-Eiron region, located between Tel Aviv and Haifa. anti-Semitism at Emory Two boys and two girls will be coming to Chattanooga from July 22 School of Dentistry. through August 4 (a period that will include the Jewish Federation's Philanthropy Camp), and the host teen will be expected to attend programs and events with his or her guest of the same age during that time. Activities during the two weeks will be coordinated and led by Jewish Federation shlicha Einav Cahaner. If you are interested in hosting and participating, please contact Einav at TO KEEP HER MEMORIES ALi 385-0098 or [email protected]. This is your chance to bring Israel to WE MAKE THEM OURS. your home! At Elmcroft, our memory care residents benefit Seeking Teachers to Host Israeli Educators from a unique "person-centered" approach to Two teachers from Israel's Hadera-Eiron region will visit Chattanooga this care. It involves active listening and the telling « September 16 through 24 as part of an educator's delegation. Four Chattanooga- area educators, Cassie Rose, Vicki Cathcart, Rabbi Susan Tendler, and Leigh retelling of life stories to continuouslv build mental Watson, participated in a delegation to Hadera-Eiron last December, and now it is connections and keep the Israeli teachers' turn to observe American classrooms. During the ten days that the teachers will be in the Chattanooga area, they will spend time at our local Religious School (CJCRS) and Hebrew Schools, and will shadow their hosts at the schools at which they teach. Hosts may teach any grade level in any area public or independent school. Visitors will be in town during Sukkot and will spend the holiday with their hosts. If you are interested in hosting, please contact Michael Dzik at 893- 5443 or [email protected]. atiiiiftStiiliii Federation activities don't take a break when the Shofar does. Check the Community Calendar tab and the homepage at www.jewishchattanooga.com to stay current all summer!

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Call a community near you to schedule your t AIPAC SOUTHEAST REGION PRESENTS personal visit! ELMCROFT" SENIOR LIVING Chattanooga AIPAC (American Israel Public Affairs Committee) elmcroft.com Annual Dinner ®m Assisted Living i Memory Care 1502 Gunbarrel Road | Chattanooga | 423.485,9496 Tuesday, July 23, Jewish Cultural Center n "71T7 , Lee Highway I Chattanooga I 423.899.8133 6:00 p.m. ~ Buffet Dinner 7:15 p.m. ~ Community Briefing Featured Speaker to be announced Jewish-style food, haimisha atmosphere Save the date and stand with the pro-Israel community of Chattanooga for this informative event. OPEN 7 DAYS Sun.- Fri. 10:30-3:00 FORMAL INVITATION TO FOLLOW Sat. 10:30 to 5:00 te!J56-3354 (DELI) Casual Attire ~ Minimum 2013 AIPAC Gift of $100 (College and college-bound students fax 266-8646 (TOGO) 151 River Street across from Coolidge Park are encouraged to attend at no charge) PLEASE BRING A FRIEND riverstreet-deli.com Check our website for our daily menu Local contact: Pris and Robert Siskin (423) 629-1681; [email protected] AIPAC contact: Southern States Area Director Kate Samuels [email protected]; (770) 541-7610

June 2013 The Shofar 13 COMMUNITY VOICES Lily Shire to Become a Bat Mitzvah Abbie Morgan to be Called to the Torah June 20 in Israel Aug. 24,9:30 a.m., B'nai Zion Congregation Lily Morris ZiQing Shire will be called to the Abigail Marie Morgan will become a Bat Torah at the Western Wall in Israel on June Mitzvah on Aug. 24 at 9:30 a.m. at B'nai 20. She will share the honor with her cousin Zion Congregation. Abbie is the daughter of Olivia Margolis of Portland, Ore. Lily is the Sadie Morgan and James Morgan. She is a daughter of Dr. James and Fem Shire. She granddaughter of Floyd and Doris Morgan is a granddaughter of Bea Margolis and the of Chattanooga and the late Dorothy and late Morris Margolis of Lake Worth, Fla. and Anderson Jones. She is a sister of Jade, Estelle Shire and the late Dr. Herbert Shire of Joshua, and Crystal Morgan of Chattanooga; Columbus, Ohio. John Sigler of Edinburgh UK; and Paul Sigler Lily was bom in Xinhui City, of Cork, Ireland. She has visited Ireland twice. Ghouzhou, China and arrived in Chattanooga Abbie is a seventh grader at Rossville nine months later. She is a seventh grader Middle School, where her favorite subjects are at Girls Preparatory School, where she is reading and technology. She has maintained consistently on the Headmaster's List for academic honors. Her favorite Star Roll status throughout her school years subjects are art, computer design, and English. Recently she placed third for and has participated in Reading Bowl competitions and chorus. Her current her entry in the 2013 Chattanooga Regional Science and Engineering Fair. interests include mythology, modern music, and skateboarding. An accomplished pianist, Lily has played for the children at Little Abbie attended Camp Ramah Darom one summer and the Jewish Miss Mag, and she has been a counselor at Cadek Conservatory's piano camp Federation's Philanthropy Camp for two years, and she will attend Camp at UTC. She loves to read, shop, and go to movies in her spare time. Lily also Tikkun Olam this summer. enjoys spending time with friends and traveling. She loves seeing her Bubbie As a Bat Mitzvah project, Abbie is working with East Ridge Animal in Florida, traveling to Oregon to see her cousins, or going to New York for Services, the only no-kill municipal shelter in Tennessee. In addition to fun. She is looking forward to returning to Israel and reuniting with relatives helping to publicize the work being done at this shelter, Abbie aims to raise she met during her first visit two years ago. funds for supplies and educate the community about solving the problem of The community is invited to join Lily and her family at B'nai Zion on unwanted animals. Aug. 17 at 9:45 a.m. when she leads Shabbat services. A kiddush lunch will The community is invited to join Abbie and her family for her Bat follow. Mitzvah and kiddush lunch on Shabbat morning. Hannah Berke to Become a Bat Mitzvah Zoe McCarley Will be Called to the Torah Aug. 31, 9:30 a.m., B'nai Zion Congregation Sept. 7,10:30 a.m., Mizpah Congregation Hannah Yael Berke will be called to the Zoe Hannah McCarley will be called to Torah at B'nai Zion on Aug. 31. Hannah is the Torah as a Bat Mitzvah on Sept. 7 at a daughter of Monique and Andy Berke and 10:30 a.m. at Mizpah Congregation. Zoe is sister of Orly, 10. She is a granddaughter of a daughter of Tracy and John McCarley. She Kandy and Marvin Berke of Chattanooga, is a granddaughter of Joni and Les Janis of Bob Rogers and the late Yolanda Rogers of Atlanta and Peggy and David McCarley of Richmond, Va., and Joe Prado of Austin, Dayton, Ohio. Her sister, Cassandra, is 15. Texas. Zoe, a Chattanooga native, will be Hannah is an eighth grader at Baylor a seventh grader at Baylor School when she School. Her favorite subject is math, and she becomes a Bat Mitzvah in September. Her is on the Baylor Middle School tennis team. favorite subjects are science and foreign She enjoys cooking, arts and language. Zoe is very creative; she loves crafts, and reading. Hannah also enjoys art and dance. She performs with Baylor's volunteering in her community, where over the years she has been an active dance group Verve and recently performed volunteer at Little Miss Mag, Signal Centers, and her father's state senate and in Baylor's Last Chance Dance. She will start learning choreography mayoral campaigns. She recently began volunteering at the Creative Discovery this fall. Zoe also loves fashion designing and making jewelry. She sells Museum, She attended Camp Ramah Darom for five summers and the Jewish her jewelry at various fairs, the most recent of which was the Jewish Federation's Philanthropy Camp for four summers. Federation's shuk (Israeli outdoor market) at the celebration of Israel's For her mitzvah project, Hannah volunteers at the Signal Centers 65th birthday. Zoe loves to travel, especially to Disney! Zoe also enjoys preschool and is collecting donations toward a special piece of computer Broadway musicals. equipment designed for the children served at Signal Centers. The McCarley family is looking forward to celebrating this simcha The Berke family is looking forward to celebrating its simcha with with friends and family family and friends.

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14 The.Shofar June 2013. COMMUNITY VOICES Sixth Annual Jewish Film Series

JUST THREE FILMS LEFT IN THIS YEAR'S SERIES! All Jewish Film Series Individual Sponsors films screen on Wednesday nights at 7:00p.m. at the Jewish $72 Producer's Circle Cultural Center. Individual tickets are $7 (includes popcorn and a soft drink or water). Films are suitable for ages 16 and older. Amelia and Owen Allen Andra Jurist and Bruce Stewart Anonymous Ira H. Kraus/Advanced Foot Care, LLP June 5 Jeff Balser Louise Kushner The World is Funny Jane and Bob Berz Gary and Millie Lander Claire Binder This film follows the wanderings of and Alison and Alan Lebovitz - connections between a network of characters. As Charles and Betty Lebovitz Bob and Rita Brook they struggle in this "dramedy." it becomes clear Lauren and Michael Lebovitz Ellyn and John Brooks that there arc limes w hen the best response to life M.J. and Howard Levine Stuart Bush and Lynn Whisman is, "The world is funny, so 1 laugh." 122 minutes, The McNeills Gary and Sally Chazen Hebrew with English subtitles Frank and Pam Miller Herb and Sue Cohn Judy and David Monen June 12 Julie and Robert Cowan Irwin and Phyllis Perlman Karen Diamond and Clark White Hava Nagifa (The Movie) Irvin and Jtidi Pressman Warren Dropkin and Donna White-Dropkin Jacqueline and Roy Rosenfeld A documentary about the history of the great Jewish Michael Dzik Dr. Marty and Jackie Scheinberg standard. Featuring interviews with Harry Belafontc, Eron and Valerie Epstein Rhonda and Michael Seeber I .eonard Nimoy, Connie Francis, Glen C ampbell, Cora and Ted Feintuch Steven and Carolyn Sherman Regina Spektor and more, the film follows the party Drs. Gandhi and Doshi Fern and Jim Shire song on itsjoumev from the shtetls of Eastern Europe Drs. Wesley and Norman Galen Martin and Shelley Simms to the kibbutzim of Palestine to the cul-de-sacs of the Jeff and Monique Gefter Pris and Robert Siskin United States. 75 minutes, English Irv Ginsburg Fuz Spector Doris and Ival Goldstein Ned and Felicia Sturzer Roy Flames Sandy and Ben Tabakin Vivian and Martin Hershey Helen Scott Walker June 19 Alvin D. Hodes The Other Son Elaine and Sanford Winer Scott and Laura Israel Richard Zachary and Ruth Longway Two boys, one Israeli and one Palestinian, born on Paula and David Israel the same night during a bombing attack discover Alan, Charlotte and Maria Jacobson at 18 that they were switched at birth by mistake. $54 Director's Circle Joy Abelson Adams to reevaluate their beliefs and resistance to each Teddi Shaiett Mendel Susan Anderson • others' cultures.105 minutes, French, Hebrew, Elizabeth Monson Robin Balser Juliane O'Neal James Brown Barry Parker and Flossie Weill Suzanne Carter Helen Pregulman Corporate Sponsors Estelle Frank Lisa E: Reynolds Tandi Gross -Chattanooga Allergy Clinic Barry and Sande Schulman Lynn and Colman Hochman Yuppie and Harold Shavin -Classic Wealth Advisory of Raymond James: Barton Close, Sandy Melody and Andy Hodes Helen and Stanley Smith Chambers and Tena Kellis Dr. and Mrs. Hyman Kaplan Deborah and Rabbi Bill Tepper -Henderson, Hutcherson McCullough, PLLC Robert Kiselik Dana and Richard Waxier -Southport Capital Robert Levine -WTCI - Tennessee Valley PBS Jewish Film Series Sponsors Reception May 1, WTCI - Tennessee Valley PBS CSO Executive Director Molly Sctsse (right) introduced Orchestra of Exiles, the film shown at the sponsors reception on May 1. Sanford Winei (shown directly below with his wife, Elaine) chairs the Film Series.

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Don't Kick Yourself for Missing Yet Another MAZEL TOV Jewish Federation Trip to Israel! ...to Aaron Long, son of Catherine Long and Ira Long, who is the Michael Dzik is already taking names of those valedictorian of McCallie School. Aaron will attend Yale University this fall. interested in going in mid to late October 2014 (with an option for a pre-Israel mission trip to a European CONDOLENCES city). Add yours to the list! ...to family and friends of Anne Morris, who died on April 28. 893-5443 or [email protected] ...to Andrew Gross and family on the loss of Andrew's father, Arthur Gross, who died on May 17. What Will Be Our heartfelt sympathies are extended to the bereaved. Your Legacy? Giving (tzedakah) is at the core of Jewish life. For millennia, Jewish dreamers have passed on that tradition to their children through their Seeking Historical Photos, words and deeds. They have left their legacy Documents and Memorabilia in in the organizations and services that have nourished us, strengthened us, guided us and Celebration of 85 Years! taught us during our lifetimes.

You learned well from their example. Through your generosity of spirit and resources, you have continued the sacred work of repairing our world. You have fed the hungry, educated the young, uplifted the lonely, protected the persecuted, and cared for the elderly. You have fought for justice and fairness, or furthered scientific understanding. Whatever you have done, you have done with passion.

So how will you turn that passion into your legacy? In anticipation of the Jewish Federation's 85th Annual It's never too early to share your dreams and your passions articles, letters, and items that relate to Chattanooga's Jewish with future generations. Call the Jewish Federation of Greater community since the establishment; of the jfewish Welfare Fed­ Chattanooga today. eration (now the Jewish Federation of Greater Chattanooga), We do not have the space to pernianenth collect Contact Michael Dzik, 504-5518; mdzik@ your items but amply want to scan the scamiable items and jewishchattanooga.com to start a conversation take photos of three dimensional memorabilia while you wait about how you can join others in the We will make use of as many pieces as possible in a Create a Jewish Legacy effort. future presentation that tells the story of the Jewish Federation and our community from its earliest days. Your dreams...your passion... Please contact Michael Dzik, 893-5443 before coming your legacy. to the Jewish Cultural Center so we are sure there is someone here to assist you.

FARGO •v •»:-•• From the Jewish Archives of Chattanooga Another exciting month has passed, and the Jewish Archives of Chattanooga has completed its sixth biographical video interview. We have added Bob Berz, Rachel Schulson, and Ellen Hays as interviewers. We are currently Markets fluctuate. scheduling interviews on the first and third Thursdays of each month. Our next scheduled interview (our first two-person interview) will be with Relationships shouldn't. Lawrence Levine and Howard Levine. Any personal family photos or papers you have will find a welcome We're with you every step of the way. .- home in the Jewish Archives of Chattanooga; just give us a call. We can

accept your material for the archives or make copies and return the originals lbgether wall go feu- to you. Our Digital Committee has added Cora Feintuch to those who are busily digitizing our archival material. And if you want to make a donation to the Jewish Archives of Warren Dropkin Chattanooga, please note that your check should be made out to the Jewish Senior Vice President - Investment Officer Archives of Chattanooga. Send it to Joy at 1119 Constitution Drive, 412 Georgia Avenue, Suite 215 Chattanooga, TN 37403 Chattanooga 37405. Tel: 423-265-4228 Joy Adams Fuz Spector [email protected] Jadams501 @aol.com louisespector@gmail .com 756-8679 344-3795

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Community Members to Participate in Save These Dates for Two Great Campaign Chairs and Directors Mission Trip Community Concerts! Jewish Federation Executive Director Michael Dzik and Board members Alison Look for details in the September Shofar about these Lebovitz, Scott Israel, and Roy Rosenfeld will travel to Minsk, Belarus and then concerts hosted by the Jewish Federation Israel from July 8 to 15. The four will join more than 100 participants from 30 North American Federations on this trip geared for Annual Campaign Chairs. Craig Tauhman "Our Federation uses trips like these as a leadership development tool," explains Michael. "Some Federations invite only current Campaign chairs, but we Sunday, Sept 22 believe that future Campaign leaders, like Scott and Roy, really benefit by seeing at B'nai Zion firsthand what we can accomplish with our Campaign dollars." During their one-week trip to Belarus and Israel, the group will visit sites Congregation where individuals are served by the Joint Distribution Committee and The Jewish Agency for Israel, overseas partners of Jewish Federations of North America. On their return to Chattanooga, they will share what they learned with our local community. Sam Glazer Tuesday, Nov. 19 at Mizpah Congregation

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Contact Information 114 McBrien Road Chattanooga, TN 37411 Telephone: (423) 894-8900 Fax: (423) 894-8902 WnatZionCongregation Email: [email protected] For Our Ancestors, For Us, For Our Descendants www.bnaizioncongregation.com

B'nai Zion Annual Meeting BLT Sun., June 2, July 7 and August 4 Please join us for the Sunday, June 9 at 9:00 a.m. B'nai Zion Annual Meeting 10:00 a.m. Monthly Bagels, Lox and Tefillin Minyan Come for the praying, and stay for the food!

Lunch & Learn Family Friday Night! Thursdays, June 13 & 27, July 11 & 25, August 8 & 22 Friday, June 28: 5:45 p.m. at BZ 12:00 p.m. @ BZ We're keeping FUN on Friday nights this summer! Services at 5:45 p.m., a In June and July we will continue our journey through Ron Wolfson's delicious dinner by 6:30. It promises to be a fun family Friday night! And book God's To-do List: 103 Ways to Be An you don't have to be a family to join in the ntach. Angel on Earth. It is not necessary to buy or own the book. Please RSVPb) June 25 to Marcia at Starting in August, we will begin our 894-8900 or [email protected]. preparation for the High Holy Days through Adults-$10, Youth ages eight to 13-$5, Children study. ages two to 8-S3, ( hildren under age two-free RSVP to Marcia at B'nai Zion.

Joint Friday Night Services with Mizpah Congregation Friday, July 12: 5:45 p.m. at Mizpah (923 McCallie Avenue) Join your B'nai Zion family as we participate in a joint Friday night service Yom Huledet Sameach, Rebecca Parker! with our friends from Mizpah Congregation. The evening begins with an Shabbat Morning, June 15: 9:45 a.m. Oneg Shabbat Nosh at 5:45 p.m. followed by services at 6:15 p.m. Start your Join family and friends as we celebrate the birthday summertime Shabbat by joining us! of Rebecca Parker. Shabbat services followed by kiddush luncheon for everyone. Erev Tisha b'Av Services Monday, July 15 at 8:45 p.m. Help us commemorate the destruction of the First and Second Temples as well as other tragedies in Jewish history through Luncheon Celebrating Lily Shire prayer, chanting and introspection. Becoming a Bat Mitzvah Shabbat Services, August 17: 9:45 a.m. The Illustrated Torah is a truly beautiful Mazel tov to Lily Shire, who will become a Bat and helpful way to celebrate 125 years of B'nai Mitzvah in Israel on June 20. (See article about Lily, Zion. The Synagogue is now taking dedications page 15.) for each Torah portion, as well as for aliyot and Please join Lily as she celebrates with her verses. B'nai Zion family by leading Shabbat services on Contact the office to dedicate a parasha August 17. A kiddush luncheon will follow services. that is meaningful to you and your family and be a part of history!

Beit Sefer Ivri and BZ Youth Thank you to all of the students, parents, grandparents, siblings and supporters of the Beit USY on Wheels - July 11, 2013 Sefer Ivri here at B'nai Zion. It was a fantastic year of learning together. We look forward to many more l ISY on Wheels LAST is coming to B'nai Zion. opportunities to share Jewish knowledge. We are in need of 15-20 families to host 2 or Be sure to check in at our webpage: www. more Wheelniks on Thursdaj night. Jul) I I. I ISY on Wheels CAST is i 4 week bus tour of bsiednotes.blogspot.com. Starting July 1 you will be l able to find the 2013/2014 registration form, calendar the I nited States lor rising >" graders. As part of classes, youth group information and more! of the program. USY on Wheels uses home Beit Sefer Ivri Resumes on August 21 at hospitalit) in communities all over the country. 4:30pm! Have a great summer. We ask for families to pro\ ide a place for them to sleep and breakfast on Frida\ morning. Please contact Jason Cathcart if your famil) can For more information about Hebrew School or help: 894-8900 x!03 or Jason(«>bzcongregation.com. upcoming youth events, please contact Jason Cathcart 894-8900 xl03 or [email protected]. BZ Service Times Be sure to check out our blog at Minyan - Tuesdays & Fridays - 5:45 p.m. bsiednotes.blogspot.com Shabbat - Saturdays - 9:45 a.m. (unless otherwise noted) Services are open to all. Visitors are welcome.

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Mizpah Summer Announcements/Events Saturday June 15 - Wine-Tasting Party III, will begin at 6:30 p.m. in Mizpah Valley (Feinstein Hall). Tasters and non-tasters are welcome to learn about and experience - taste - several new and exciting wines. Cost is $20 for tasters and $5 for non-tasters. Must be 21 to attend. Please RSVP at 267- 9771. . • ; -

July 21-28 - Rabbi Tepper is a rabbinic faculty member at the Union for 'CONGREGATION Reform Judaism (URJ) Camp Coleman in North Georgia by Denise Etheridge Fri.-Sat, August 2-3 - Seholar/Rabbi-in-Residence Shabbat at Mizpah. June Worship and Study Schedule Details to be announced Fri., June 7 5:45 p.m. Oneg Shabbat Women of Mizpah (Sisterhood) Events 6:15 p.m. Kabbalat Shabbat Service in the Sanctuary Sunday June 2 - Rock City tour starts at 4:45 p.m. at Rock City. Cost 7:15 p.m. First Friday Dinner in Feinstein Hall $18- $20 followed by dinner at Sandy Tabakin's home at no cost.

Fri., June 14,28* July (date to be announced) - Pool party at Bev Coulter's home. No cost. 5:45 pm Oneg Shabbat Bring a dish to share! 6:15 pm Kabbalat Shabbat Service Saturday, August 10 - Roller Derby at Chattanooga Convention Center. Come support our Chattanooga Roller Derby girls! Fri., June 21 5:45 pm Oneg Shabbat 6:15 pm Shabbat Shirim - Shabbat of Song Saturday, August 24 - Road Trip to the amazing Your Dekalb Fanners Market in Atlanta for pre-holiday shopping! Social Action Committee Events Sat, June 1,8,15,22,29 9:00 a.m. Torah Study with Breakfast June - (date to be announced) La Paz Outing. 11:00 a.m. Shabbat Service with Torah and Haftarah July 28-Aug. 4 - Family Promise Homeless Project: Dress a Kid. For July Services information, contact Brittany Thomas at [email protected] or Fridays: July 5 is "Americana Shabbat" with First Friday Dinner to follow; July Flossie Weill at [email protected]. 12 - B'nai Zion Congregation attends Erev Shabbat Service at Mizpah; Shabbat Shirim/Shabbat of Song is on July 19; "regular" Friday night service is on July Mizpah Annual Meeting: Members Approve Budget, 26. Oneg Shabbat is held at 5:45 p.m., and services begin at 6:15 p.m. Board and Committee Chair Nominees Saturdays: July 6, 13, 20, 27: Breakfast and Torah Study at 9:00 a.m., Shabbat Mizpah Congregation held its annual membership meeting on Sunday, April 28. Morning Service at 11:00 a.m. About 65 members and proxies approved the annual budget for fiscal year 2014, which began on May 1. Members also approved the nominating committee's August Services recommendations for board and committee positions. Some officers will continue Fridays: Aug. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30: 5:45 p.m. for Oneg Shabbat, 6:15 p.m. for in their bylaws-approved two-year terms. Service, with First Friday* Shabbat Dinner on Aug. 2, and Shabbat Shirim/ Susan DiStefano, right, Shabbat of Song on Aug. 16 registers to vote during the Saturdays: Aug. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31: Breakfast and Torah Study at 9:00 a.m., Annual Meeting. Cathryn Shabbat Morning Service at 11:00 a.m. Cohen and Stacey Whited, seated, assist.. Mizpah Academy Students Plant Tree, Learn About Israel Mizpah Academy students and teachers planted a tree on May 1 in the Garden of Life to celebrate the end of the school year. From left are teacher June Collins, Carolyn Potts, Zoe McCarley, Grace Mizpah Teaches History of Modern Hebrew at Israel Fair Brody, Zachary Opengart, Noah Raisin, June Collins and Cathryn Garden of Life Committee member Cohen at Mizpah s table during Betsy Temple, Megan Raisin, Rabbi Bill the Jewish Federation's April Tepper, Amelia Kaplan, teacher Cathryn 21 celebration of Israel's 65th Cohen, and Ally a Opengart. Not birthday. Rabbi Tepper. not pictured: teacher Rebecca Sadowitz pictured, portrayed Eliezar Ben- Yehuda, the father of the Modem Hebrew Language.

Mizpah Congregation 923 McCallie Avenue Chattanooga TN 37403 Phone:(423)267-9771 Israeli schlicha Einav Cahaner, in her Israeli Defense Forces uniform, taught Mizpah students about the Jewish homeland. Students, from left, Fax: (423) 267-9773 are Noah Raisin, Zoe McCarley, Carolyn Potts, Amelia Kaplan, Megan Email: [email protected] Raisin, Zachary Opengart, Juliana Opengart, andAliya Opengart. Website: www.mizpahcongregation.org Not pictured: student Grace Brody June 2013 The Shofar 19 CHABAD OF CHATTANOOGA Chabad Of ChattartOOga by Rabbi Shaul Perlstein

KIDS BAKE CHALLAH Strengthen Body and Soul This Summer Children of all ages, parents, and grandparents arc im ited to Summer vacation is approaching, and no doubt you are all looking forward to join the fun of creating your very own Challah to lake home making the most of it. I would like to make a suggestion to you in this regard. for Shabbat. The summer months are meant to give you an opportunity to strengthen the health of your body along with your soul, which, of course, go hand-in-hand. For a Jew to be truly healthy means, first of all, having a -Knead the dough healthy neshomo (soul). And a Jewish soul derives its health from the Torah -Braid the challah and mitzvot, which are "our life and the length of our days," as we say in our -Watch it rise prayers. Needless to say, life and health must be continuous, and one cannot -C'hallah-themed music and song take a vacation from them. Seldom do we think about the vital necessity of -Children's raffle breathing and food. However, on certain occasions we become acutely aware of these things, e.g. when we fill our lungs with fresh air after swimming Come and have a great time. underwater or when we feel the invigorating effect of food after a fast-day. Throughout the year, when a great deal of time that should be spent All are welcome I fulfilling our spiritual missions is spent on other occupations, the soul gets Mo affiliation required* somewhat undernourished. At such times, your soul ''holds its breath." so Fridays in July from 4:00-5:00 pm to speak, making it that much more eager to get back to Torah and mitzvot. Enter the summer months. Your soul can now breathe more freely and more Chabad Hebrew School (CHS) fully, for you are released from those other studies and occupations. At CHS it has been an inspiring year of learning and celebrating Jewish life. Throughout the year, when a great deal of time Through spirited programming and celebrating Jewish festivals, the children have nurtured their Jewish identity. By learning our Jewish heritage, Hebrew language, that should be spent fulfilling our spiritual Torah, mitzvot, and Jewish values our students can confidently take their place in missions is spent on other occupations, the soul the broader community with pride in their Jewish identity. gets somewhat undernourished. We are indebted to our dedicated staff and volunteers for their warmth, love and enthusiasm. We will all miss Israeli shlicha Einav Cahaner tremendously. As a matter of fact, the summer vacation seems to be well planned The love for Israel she has instilled in the hearts of each student will remain with for this purpose, for it is a time when you can devote yourselves to Torah us forever. Todah rahahl study and Torah activities in particularly agreeable circumstances: in a Have a happy and healthy summer and we can't wait for the new year! relaxed frame of mind and in pleasant natural surroundings of sunshine and For more information on CHS or to enroll, call 490-1006 fresh air. I urge you to make the most of your summer vacation in light of aj that has been said above. Think about it, put it into effect in the fullest measure, and G-d will surely bless you with a happy and healthy summer, both spiritually and physically. With blessing for a joyous, healthy, happy, and inspiring summer!

For more information about any of the events on this page or to RSVP, please contact 423-490-1106 or [email protected]

A Bissel Yiddish (A Little Yiddish) Rain or Shine on Lag B'omer By popular demand we are adding this Who knew that a barbecue in the rain would be that much fun? Thank you to all Yiddish column to our page for your those who braved the rain to make the most of a Lag B'omer celebration? enjoyment and learning. If you have a nice Special thanks to the O'Dwyer family and to David Lawrence for story or anecdote about the mame Lashon hosting, Sam Sadowirz for all the fishing extravaganza, and Tom Balazs for all (mother tongue) or de alte helm (the old the cooking! country) please let me know!

j*' • MP Mishpucha - family, the combination of all the following words: ^^^^^H Mishegas/meshuganah - Mishegas is insanity or craziness. A meshuganah is the person who is crazy. Oh c'mon every family has one! Maven - The "expert" or more like the one who thinks he or she is. Mensch - The honorable, decent one, like the relative who listens... Kibitz - Collective schmoozing, just sitting around joking. Klutz - a block of wood; you know which family member we are referring to. July Field Trip Kveteh - literally means to squeeze, like fitting into a wrong-sized shoe. oin us for a special tour of the Children's Usually used to refer to that chronic complainer lolocaust Memorial this July in Whitwell, eon. A special program is being planned. Example: I will be a mensch and won't kveteh about having to kibitz or more information, call 490-1106 or email with my meshuganah cousin Hymie. After all he is mishpucha, and a real [email protected]. g-^pjfK maven at telling klutzy jokes. I The Shofar June 2013 HADASSAH N EWS

Ar Rhonda Seeber •I H • SAH Thank You Einav! well. Committees for Spa Day, Mah Jongg Fun, and heart health programs Before the summer is over, we will host a are being formed. We need your help to get these activities going. For more special thank you dinner for shlicha Einav information and to get involved, contact Dana Waxier (706-820-4013) or Cahaner. Save Sunday, June 30 from 5:00 to Millie Lander (698-1613). 7:30 p.m. for a barbeque and pool party at the community clubhouse at Stone Brook, courtesy Annual New Year's Greetings to the Community of Marian Kern. More information is forthcoming via e-blast, postcard, and Each year, we look forward to sending the entire Jewish community a special maybe even a phone call! It is hard to believe that Einav has been here for almost Rosh Hashanah greeting from our chapter. For this small fundraiser, a year and that her time with us will end in early August. Hadassah families and friends can list their names on a beautiful original We have truly enjoyed knowing her and appreciate the fun programs she card for as little as $18.00. The funds raised go toward Hadassah's Medical has provided for our chapter. (Lastyear s dinner with Raoul Molnar at Provino s Research Division, where ground-breaking achievements and best practices was great, and this year s event for Einav will he as well.) Please help us get the are shared worldwide. Your participation and presence on this greeting is very word out and plan to be there! important and truly meaningful.

Ideas for Upcoming Activities The Gift of Membership! Some of the fun programs and activities we look forward to hosting include a This as an enduring gift that honors loved ones forever! The Hadassah Life Spa Day at one of our local spa facilities; holiday cooking classes; another mah Membership special price of $212 has been extended to give all interested jongg and game party; zumba/line dancing; and educational programs about participants time to make themselves and family members Life Members heart health, pediatric health, teen health, and retirement planning. An email at the lower price. Regular price is $360. For more information, call Barb has been sent to gauge your interest in these activities and to get your ideas as Oxenhandler at 886-6936 or Rhonda Seeber at 899-3042.

Hadassah Spring Chapter Meeting Shavuot Dinner with Einav Cahaner Special thanks to Dana Waxier, Millie Lander, and attendees for an informative meeting. We had a wonderful time cooking with Einav. She orchestrated an amazing feast and everyone helped to prepare the meal. Special thanks to Vivian Hershey (and everyone who participated) for a joyful and delicious celebration.

Jewish Federation Community Israel Fair Hadassah women at the annual Israeli Fair shared information about Hadassah and let folks try the amazing Dead Sea mud!

June 2013 The Shofar FEDERATIOFE b E l N BULLETIN BOARD

The Shofar Jewish Federation Published ten times a year by the Jewish Federation of Greater Chattanooga Mission Statement The Jewish Federation of Greater Chattanooga builds and fosters a Andy Hodes, Board Chair strong unified Jewish community and strives to ensure its well-being and Michael Dzik, Executive Director continuity locally, in Israel, and throughout the world. B. Rachel Schulson, Editor Jewish Cultural Center The Shofar is mailed at no charge to local members of the Jewish community. The cost for Statement of Purpose out-of-town subscribers is $25 a year. The views and opinions expressed are those of the authors and not necessarily those The Jewish Cultural Center, funded by the Jewish Federation of Greater of the Jewish Federation or the editorial staff of this newspaper. Chattanooga, is a venue for programs, classes, and exhibits; social services; and a preschool—all rooted in Jewish values. The facility enables the Jewish community to raise its visibility, foster relationships, and strengthen its identity in the Chattanooga area. JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER CHATTANOOGA Mailing Address: P.O. Box 8947 Chattanooga TN 37414 Shofar Policies and Street Address: 5461 North Terrace Road Chattanooga TN 37411 Phone: (423)493-0270 Procedures Fax: (423) 493-9997 Article/Advertising Deadline Web: www.jewishchattanooga.com The deadline for Shofar articles, announcements, photos and -Amy Boulware (Social Services Director), ext. 16; direct: 893-9241 advertising is the 8th of the preceding month. Submit articles email: [email protected] via e-mail to Shofar editor Rachel Schulson at rschulson@ jewishchattanooga.com. Photos should be emailed as high resolution -Einav Cahaner (Shlicha) ext. 31 jpeg files. Hard copies of photos will be returned once they are scanned email: [email protected]; cell: 385-0098 and the issue has gone to press. The Shofar calendar -Vicki Cathcart (Aleph Bet Children's Center Director/PJ Libary Coordinator), ext. 19; direct: 893-5486 The Federation maintains an online calendar for the community that email: [email protected] or includes congregational events, social activities, special services and [email protected] celebrations. Contact Deborah Tepper at the Federation (493-0270, ext. 10; [email protected]) before scheduling your event and/or to add your date to the calendar. View the -Michael Dzik (Executive Director), ext. 15; direct: 893-5443 online calendar by visiting www.jewishchattanooga.com and clicking email: [email protected] the calendar tab. Only Jewish Federation and Federation-sponsored events are -Alice Goss-Morgan (Kitchen Supervisor), ext. 20 listed on the Shofar calendar, which appears on the back page of each issue. -Allison Lowry (Medication Consultant), ext. 11 email: [email protected] Letters to the Editor It is the policy of The Shofar to encourage letters to the editor. For a letter -Annette McJunkin (Bookkeeper), ext. 14 to be published, it must be signed. The writer's name will be printed. Letters email: [email protected] may be edited for length and are selected for publication at the discretion of the editor. Letters should be no more than 200 words. -Edie Redish (Community Nurse) ext. 17 email: [email protected] Mazel Tovs and Condolences Please contact Rachel Schulson (493-0270, ext. 12 or -Eddie Reel (Van Driver) 503-0238 [email protected]) with information regarding mazel tovs and condolences. These announcements are accepted until the 20th -John Schneider (Van Driver) 504-6324 of the month. Articles about upcoming Bar/Bat Mitzvahs, weddings and other -Rachel Schulson (Communications Dir./Shofar Editor), ext. 12 special events are featured on the Community Voices page. Text and photo must be provided in accordance with Shofar deadline on the 8th of email: [email protected] the month preceding the issue. -Deborah Tepper (Administrative Assistant), ext. 10 Corrections email: [email protected] Please contact Shofar editor Rachel Schulson if you find an error in The Shofar. We aim for accuracy. -Ann Treadwell (Program Director), ext. 13 email: [email protected] Community Directory Updates If you have updates/corrections to the community directory, please contact the Federation at 493-0270, ext 10 or federation@jewishchattanooga. Andy Hodes (Federation Board Chair), 664-1818 com. You can also make corrections at www.jewishchattanooga.com. email: [email protected]

22 The Shofar June 2013 July 2013 Tammuz/Av 5773 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 3 4 5 6 Mideast Dance Cold Beer, Hot 10:30am, JCC Music & BBQ: An Aleph Bet Shabbat Independence Day 9:30am, JCC Golden Agers Celebration Noon, JCC 11:30am, JCC Candle Lighting 8:40 Havdallah 9:42 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Noon Nosh Mideast Dance Young Jewish 10:30am, JCC Aleph Bet Shabbat Entrepreneurs 9:30am, JCC Series #2:: Speaker Golden Agers tbd (Note unusual Noon, JCC date) 12:00pm, JCC Candle Lighting 8:38 Havdallah 9:40 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Aleph Bet Shabbat Evening Hike to Mideast Dance 9:30am, JCC Sunset Rock with 10:30am, JCC Last Full Day of YL Shabbat Einav Golden Agers Main, Market & 6:30pm Meet at Craven Noon, JCC House at 5:30pm Erev Tisha Ww Tisha B'av Beyond Exhibit Candle Lighting 8:35 Havdallah 9:36 21 22 23 24 25 2(Aleph Bet Shabbat 27 Alzheimer's 9:30am, JCC Super Sunday Foreign Policy Mideast Dance Support First Amendment Committee Meeting Supper Club: 10:30am, JCC Philanthropy Camp 2:00pm, JCC Dinner with Jim 2:00pm, JCC Humanitarian Teen/Counselor AIPAC Annual Golden Agers Hall 6:00pm, JCC Intervention Training Dinner Noon, JCC 10:00am, JCC 6:00pm, JCC 6:00pm, JCC Candle Lighting 8:31 Havdallah 9:30 28 29 30 31 Camp Tikkun Olam tad Philanthropy Camp No Mideast Dance • (Through Fri., 8/2) Daily 9:00am-4:00pm No Golden Agers Philanthropy Camp Senior Adult/Camper Lunch Noon, JCC August 2013 Av/Elul 5773 m m ^MJM ^M^ Wl ^r W MM ^MF M ^M^ m » W m MMMB M ^BFM M ^M^ M m ^MF7 Sundav Mondav Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 3 Aleph Bet Shabbat 9:30am, JCC Camp(s) Closing Event 3:00pm Candle Lighting 8:25 Havdallah 9:24 4 CJCRS Teacher 5 6 7 8 9 10 In-service, Aleph Bet Family 9:30am, MIZP Mideast Dance Aleph Bet In-Service; 10:30am, JCC Welcome Night . Cafe Dilemma No Class All Week 5:00pm, JCC Farewell Einav Golden Agers Party September Noon, JCC 2:00pm, JCC Shofar Deadline Candle Lighting 8:18 Havdallah 9:16 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 CJCRS Opening Mideast Dance Aleph Bet Shabbat Front Page News: Session 10:30am, JCC 9:30am, JCC 9:30am, MIZP The Shofar Jewish Federation Through the Years Golden Agers Board Meeting 5:30pm, JCC YL Event Exhibit Opens Noon, JCC Candle Lighting 8:11 Havdallah 9:07

18 19 20 Noon Nosh 21 22 23 24 Young Jewish Mideast Dance Aleph Bet Shabbat CJCRS Entrepreneurs 10:30am, JCC 9:30am, JCC 9:30am, MIZP Series #3: Ashley Golden Agers Farrar of Molly Maids Noon, JCC 12:00pm, JCC Candle Lighting 8:02 Havdallah 8:58 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 CJCRS Mideast Dance 9:30am, MIZP Foreign Policy 10:30am, JCC Aleph Bet Shabbat 9:30am, JCC Supper Club: Alzheimer's Support Golden Agers Federation China in Africa 2:00pm, JCC Noon, JCC Annual Campaign 6:00pm, JCC Kickoff Pres. and Prof. Mtg 6:00pm, JCC 4:30pm, JCC Candle Lighting 7:53 Havdallah 8:48

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Havdallah 9:33 2 PJ Library 3 4 5 6 7 8 Family Picnic Mideast Dance 9:30am, Play Trail 10:30am, JCC Aleph Bet Shabbat at Riverpark Program Task 9:30am, JCC , Golden Agers Main, Market & Force Meeting Cafe Dilemma Noon, JCC Beyond 3:00pm, New Moon 5:30pm, JCC Jewish Film Series: Exhibit Opening Gallery and Tea The World is Funny and Reception Room (Note date/ 7:00pm, JCC. 5:30pm, JCC time change) Candle Lighting 8:34 Havdallah 9:37 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Mideast Dance 10:30am, JCC Aleph Bet Shabbat Golden Agers 9:30am, JCC Noon, JCC Jewish Film Series: Ilava Nagila (The Movie) 7:00pm, JCC Candle Lighting 8:38 Havdallah 9:41 16 17 18 19 Mideast Dance 20 21 22 Noon Nosh 10:30am, JCC Memory Fair Young Jewish Golden Agers (Co-sponsored by Jewish Federation) Entrepreneurs Noon, JCC Aleph Bet Shabbat Foreign Policy 5:30pm, Hickory Series #1: Finance Task Force 9:30am, JCC Supper Club: Meeting 5:30pm, JCC Valley Myanmar and Max Poppel and Dan Southeast Asia Rose of Jewish Film Series: Jewish Federation 6:00pm, JCC The Crash Pad The Other Son Board Meeting 12:00pm, JCC 7:00pm, JCC 5:30pm,.JCC Candle Lighting 8:40 Havdallah 9:43 23 24 25 26 27 28 29

YL at Lookouts Jewish Immigrants Mideast Dance Aleph Bet Shabbat 10:30am, JCC & Business in Alzheimer's Chattanooga: 9:30am, JCC 30 Suppport Group Golden Agers Dinner/Talk 2:00pm, JCC Noon, JCC 6:00pm, JCC

Candle Lighting 8:41 Havdallah 9:44 JULY/AUGUST CALENDARS, page 23. For an up-to-the-minute version of a calendar that displays events for all Jewish community organizations, click the Community Calendar tab on the homepage of wwwjewishchattanooga.com. The Shofar calendar lists only Jewish Federation and Federation-sponsored events. Key Jewish Federation Dates Calendar Abbreviation Key Jewish Film Series Wednesdays, June 5, 12, 19 Aleph Bet Aleph Bet Children's Center BZ B'nai Zion Congregation CJCRS Chattanooga Jewish Congregational Religious School Main, Market & Beyond Exhibit Reception Thurs., June 6 JCC Jewish Cultural Center . YL Jewish Federation Young Leadership Cold Beer, Hot Music & BBQ Thursday, July 4 P2G Partnership 2Gether Please see page 22 First Amendment Dinner Thursday, July 25 for Shofar policies and procedures. This issue was mailed on or before May 31. &#{& ttfemrW Farewell Party for Einav Sunday, Aug. 4 Please contact your mail carrier or local postmaster if you did not receive it promptly. Federation Annual Campaign Kickoff Sunday, Aug. 25 THE STRENGTH OF A PEOPLE. if | ii Jewish federation''" THE POWER OF COMMUNITY. OF GREATER CHATTANOOGA ^