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® Volume 13 | Number 1 | 2018 www.jewishscenemagazine.com Celebrating our 13th Year Guide to Jewish Memphis Voices of Belmont Village “The staff was able to see through Dad’s dementia to recognize and appreciate his real personality.” When the symptoms of dementia affect a loved one, it can be confusing and heartbreaking. Created in partnership with leading universities, Belmont Village memory programs help residents and family members focus on what is there — not what is lost. Through uniquely personalized care and research-based exercises and activities, our specially trained staff provides the structure and support you both need. He'll always be your dad. 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Contributors Contributors Upcoming Issues ® July/August 2018 www.jewishscenemagazine.com March 2018 ® www.jewishscenemagazine.com forA the RecordWedding New Year New Life Matt Timberlake is the Vick Patel is the owner of Great communications manager at JCP Wines & Spirits located at 6150 Poplar Temple gets more Memphis. Matt writes about the Avenue in Regalia, Memphis, Tenn., Staycation...Memphiswith Less Bound people and places of Memphis, 38119. Contact him at 901.682.1333 or with particular interest in non- [email protected]. Residents Take Charge profit organizations. He’s an amateur musician, gardener, chef, photographer and community activist. He lives in East Memphis with his wife and two daughters. October Melinda Lejman is a creative and Senior Living technical freelance writer living in Memphis with her husband and three children. She loves coffee, chocolate, and is an expert in the art November of imperfect parenting. Tikkun Olam/ Tzedakah Hot Holiday Finds January Weddings Susan C. Nieman is a public relations/ Bar/Bat Mitzvahs marketing professional who stumbled and other Simchas into publishing after spending more than 20 years in non-profit and corporate communications. In addition to writing, editing and publishing Jewish Scene Magazine for the last 13 years, To advertise, please email Susan Nieman Susan has worked as a freelance writer, strategic planner, grant writer and public at [email protected] or relations consultant. She currently works at Memphis Jewish Federation to leave a message at 901.207.3158 plan, market and execute community campaign events. A closet writer as a teenager, Susan believes she might be famous after her death when her children discover her notebooks and diaries stashed in her night table and attic. Jewish Scene I September 2018 3 Contents ® Publisher/Editor 03 Contributors Susan C. Nieman Art Director Dustin Green 05 From the Editor A Year of Celebrations 29 Art Assistant Laura Ehrhardt Rebecca Lynn Miller 6-17 Guide to Jewish Memphis 22 Up Close Synagogues, Education, Meet Scott Vogel Web and Social Media Director Organizations and Eateries Memphis-born communal leader Rebecca Lynn Miller co-chairs Memphis Jewish Federation Annual Campaign. Editorial Assistants Bettye Berlin Emily Bernhardt 24 Feature Rae Jean Lichterman Trending Now: Love Leigh Designs Handmade jewelry that’s fun and Photography Contributors affordable! Ronnie Booze Alex Ginsburg 24 Scenes Hal Jaffe Matt Timberlake Baron Hirsch Congregation Beth Sholom Synagogue Advertising Sales Director Larry Nieman 25 Scenes Sales Executive Baron Hirsch Congregation Martin Greenberg Beth Sholom Synagogue Chief Financial Officer Donald Heitner 26 Scenes Chabad Lubavitch of Tennessee Volume 13, Number 1 September 2018 08 Tishrei 5779 Jewish Scene magazine must give permission for any material contained herein to be 08 Feature copied or reproduced in any manner. Fabric Binds Memphis to Israel Manuscripts and photographs submitted for Memphians created artistic fabric publication are welcome by Jewish Scene, but squares for a quilt to celebrate Israel’s no responsibility can be taken for them while 70th Birthday. in transit or in the office of the publication. 16 Editorial content does not necessarily reflect the publisher’s opinion, nor can the publisher 12 Feature 27 Scenes be held responsible for errors. The publication Memphis Recruits Big City Converts Memphis Jewish Home & Rehab of any advertisement in this issue does not For several years the 100 New Families constitute an endorsement of the advertiser’s initiative has been promoting Memphis product or services by this publication. as a great place to live. 28 Scenes Or Chadash Conservative Synagogue Jewish Scene is published by Jewish Living of the Plough Towers South, Inc. Subscription rates for the U.S.: single 18 Feature issues $5, annual $18. Canada and foreign: Jewish Memphis Celebrates MIFA’s single issues $10, annual $36. 50th Anniversary 29 Scenes Community rallies to collect items for Temple Israel Susan Nieman Meals on Wheels recipients. 901.827.7244 [email protected] 30 Scenes jewishscenemagazine.com 20 Feature Memphis Jewish Federation Lions A Community’s Security in Good Hands of Judah Stuart Frisch’s resume speaks for itself. MJCC For home delivery, send $18 to: L’Chayim On The Cover 21 Jewish Scene Magazine Sweet Cocktails for a New Year The Israel at 70 Quilt by Matt Timberlake 1703 Tamhaven Ct. 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. Cordova, TN 38016 4 September 2018 I www.jewishscenemagazine.com From the Editor From the Editor/Publisher Dear JSM Readers, As we celebrate the Jewish New Year 5779, Jewish Scene Magazine is also celebrating a milestone year. September 2018 marks our 13th Anniversary. Thirteen years ago, I couldn’t envision what Jewish Scene would become. It all began in a spare room at my mom’s with a few people who had faith that I could do this. My mom, Alice Drake, was the secretary, bookkeeper and my shoulder to cry on when I just didn’t know how we could sell enough ads to get the first issue out in time for the 2006 Jewish Family Service Senior Resource Fair. My dear 60 YEARS OF friend, Bari Eiseman, was our only sales person. Mark Hayden and Shoshana Cenker willingly wrote articles not knowing when or if they’d ever get paid. My brother, SERVING CLIENTS Donnie Heitner, diligently taught me how to project – what seemed to me imaginary – ad sales numbers and how to balance the books. And most importantly, my loving and WITH INTEGRITY AND supportive husband has watched me stay awake until the wee hours of the morning to get the past 87 issues to print. My vision for Jewish Scene (or Jewish Living of the DEDICATION South as it was named until 2009) was to be a PR outlet for Jewish non-profits in Memphis, throughout Tennessee, Mississippi and Arkansas. At one time we mailed to all the TO EXCELLENCE. congregations in those states and in 2008, unknowingly a terrible year to expand, we added Florida to our distribution. Today, we continue highlighting the great programs and dedicated volunteers of Jewish Memphis. We feature Jewish artists, philanthropists, business owners and communal leaders. And, although we do not mail free because of the incredible rising cost of postage, each issue of Jewish Scene is picked up throughout Memphis at more than 50 locations. None of this would have been possible without a personal credit card cash advance and a small Kramer • Business Entities Loan from Memphis Jewish Federation. I was so thankful when Jewish Family Service Director Bob Silver, who • Bankruptcy administered the application process, called to tell me I’d • Corporate and Business been granted the interest-free loan. I’m not sure where I’d be right now if that loan had not been available. Transactions During the High Holy Days, we give thanks for the • Employment and Labor blessings bestowed upon us and pray for a happy and HARKAVY healthy future, for our families and community. I have • Estate Planning and Probate many blessings for which to be thankful for this year. I SHAINBERG • Health Care believe, through our work at Jewish Scene, we are making a valuable contribution to our community. • Land Use Planning and Zoning This issue highlights projects that have brought KAPLAN & • Landlord/Tenant Law together every cross-section of our community. Jewish Memphis has celebrated MIFA’s 50th Anniversary and DUNSTAN PLC • Litigation Israel’s 70th Birthday. We’ve welcomed new families, • Personal Injury helped make our organizations more safe and secure, and ATTORNEYS AT LAW through Memphis Jewish Federation annual campaign, • Real Estate raise funds to ensure a strong Jewish community. Closing | Leasing We hope this annual Guide to Jewish Memphis serves as a useful tool for newcomers and those researching local Lending | Foreclosure synagogues, schools, service organizations and senior • Taxation living facilities. Thank you so much to our advertisers who make it possible to print this community publication. And thank you to our readers who look forward to each issue. 6060 Poplar Avenue Suite 140 Memphis, TN 38119 L’Shana Tova. We wish you a Happy and Healthy New Year. 901.761.1263 Sincerely, www.harkavyshainberg.com Susan C. Nieman - Publisher/Editor Jewish Scene I September 2018 5 Guide Guide to Jewish Memphis ® July/August 2018 www.jewishscenemagazine.com March 2018 ® www.jewishscenemagazine.com forA theWedding Record New Year New Life Temple gets more Staycation...Memphiswith Less Bound Residents Take Charge 2018 6 September 2018 I www.jewishscenemagazine.com Guide President and CEO: Laura K.