A PUBLICATION OF THE JEWISH COMMUNITY FEDERATION OF GREATER CHATTANOOGA The SHOFAR Volume 9 Number 6 Shvat-Adarl 5755 February, 1995 Federation V& Annual Meeting Feb. izm The Jewish Community Federation of Greater Chattanooaga will hold it's Second Annual Meeting on Sunday, February 12,1995, at 7:00 p.m. at the Jewish Community Center. The Federation was formed by the merger ofthe Jewish Welfare Federation and the Jewish Community Center in the summer of '93. A , g- presentation by Comedian Mickey Freeman, one of America's outstanding humorists will highlight the evening. Freeman gained international fame for his portrayal of the role of Private Zimmerman on the television series, "Sergeant Bitko." He is also recognized for his creative talent as awriter for the TV series "McHale's Navy" and for his work in over 50 commercials. The New York born comedian has won wide acclaim as an after dinner speaker and raconteur at i >~ major hotels, nightclubs and on cruise ships. He has also been featured on ABC's "Nightline" with Ted Koppel, discussing the "history of the Catskills." Other highlights of the evening will be: an update on the 1995 Federation Campaign; election and installation of Board Members; the President's "State ofthe Federation" message and the presentation of the "Volunteer of the Year" awards. Incoming Board Members include: Joy Adams, JeffBalser, Jenny Brodsky, Gabriela Halfin, Michael Mallen, Barbara Oxenhandler, David Solovey and Judi Spector. The following have been recognized by their organizations to receive the Volunteer ofthe Year Award: Joy Adams and Barnetta Alien, Jewish Community Federation; Saul Hyman, Beth Sholom Congregation; Millie Shapiro, Beth Sholom Sisterhood; Harry Gary Dubrov, B'nai Zion Synagogue; Henrietta Elson, B'nai Zion Women's League; Richard Zachary, Mizpah Congregation; Tracye Berz, Mizpah Sisterhood; Ellen Hays, Jewish Community Religious School and Miriam Rhodes, in memoriam, Hadassah. Mickey Freeman, one of "I encourage all members of the Chattanooga Jewish Community to make every effort to attend this exciting and entertaining meeting. It is a great opportunity for the community to come together to honor all of our Jewish organizations America's outstanding outstanding volunteers," said Pris Siskin, Federation President. humorists will highlight the A reception will follow the meeting. Dietary laws will be observed. There will be no solicitation of funds. evening. '95 Judaic Studies Lectures at JCC & UTC Inside This Issue: Dr. Menachem Kellner, the Sir Isaac and Local News pp. 1-2 Lady Edith Wolfson Professor of JudaicThought National & Int'l News p. 3 and Dean of Students at the University of Haifa, Community Relations News pp. 4-5 will be the first speaker in the 1995 Judaic Studies "The Golem Hero" p. 6 Lecture Series at UTC. Focus on Seniors p. 7 On the evening of Tuesday the 2121 of Febru­ Heart Smart Recipes for Those We Love pp. 8-9 ary, Dr. Kellnerwill speak at the JCC at 7:30 pan. Congregational News p. 12 His discussion, "Possibilities for Conversion to B'nai Zion Goes West to Share Sherwin Simcha p. 13 Judaism"'will examine the subject of conversion Lifecycles p. 14 according to diverse Jewish theological models, Jewish Community Religious School p. 15 viewed from an historical perspective. The fol­ Jewish Organizational News p. 16 lowing day, Wednesday, February 22H£ Professor "The Cults areSml-Seorching.mU^rsBeNe^ Kellner will speak at UTC at 2 pm. in the Look­ Jewish Community Programs pp. 18-19 out Mountain Room at the University Center. A Loving Tribute to Miriam Rhodes pp. 20-21 His topica t that time will be "The Song of Songs: Missions p. 22 Erotic Poetry or Philosophical Allegory? "The com­ Jewish Pictorial Museum p. 23 munity is invited to both presentations. (More information on p. 10.) Dr. Menachem Kellner flhe Jewish Community Religious School Jewish Community Federation of Greater Chattanooga ltoaPM.lt Org. moves to Mizpah Congregation P.O. Box 8847 U.S. Postage Sunday, February 5^. Chattanooga, TN 37414 Paid (Address correction requested) Permit 63 Forwarding & Return Postage Guaranteed Chattanooga, TN Campaign Update Time Value January 25,1995

l995Campaign $631,704 (up 3.62%) l994Same Cards $609,631 Page 2 The SHOFAR, February, 1995 Miriam Rhodes Jewish TN Jewish Leaders Meet With Sen. Frist Cultural Arts Fund Established Miriam Rhodes, a teacher and role model to generations of chil­ dren and adults in the Jewish and f secular community of Chattanoo­ f-«fe' ga passed away on January 12, 1995. Miriam's loving kindness was totally without boundaries of religion, race nor geography. Love and concern for each per­ son she met shone from her face like the rays of light attributed to Moses as he descended Mount Sinai. May we have learned enough from just knowing her to carry on in her footsteps. - ^y fill Those of us at the Jewish Com- Miriam Peller Rhodes Leadership ofthe Chattanooga, Knoxville, Memphis and Nashville Jewish munity Federation who knew Miriam Rhodes were well aware of her Federations recently had a briefing session in Nashville with Senator Bill lifelong commitment to the Jewish cultural arts. It is because of this Frist (R-TN). Thedelegation andSenatorFristhada meaningfulexchange commitment that her family has decided to establish the Miriam of views on Foreign Aid, Refugee Resettlement and School Prayer. (L-R) Rhodes Jewish Cultural Arts Fund. Donations to this fund will enable Pris Siskin, Federation President; Senator Frist; and Lou Solomon, the Jewish Community Federation to hold an event each year dedicat­ Federation Executive Director. ed to the memory of Miriam Rhodes. She will be sadly missed by all in our community and we are thankful that through this fund we will be Send A Letter of Congratulations to Washington: able to carry on the work that was so important to her. In this way we Get to know our new Tennessee representatives! will honor her memory. Senator Fred Thompson Senator William Frist Ifyou would like to contribute to the Miriam Rhodes Jewish Dirkson Bldg, Rm. 504 825 Hart Senate Office Bldg. Washington, D.C. 20510 Washington, D.C. 20510 Cultural Arts Fund, please send your donation, payable to the n Representative Zachary Wamp, Jewish Community Federation marked Miriam Rhodes Fund", to 423 Cannon House Office Bldg. P.O. Box 8947, Chattanooga, TN 37414. Washington, D.C. 20515 An Open Letter to the Community In planning the 1995 Federation Campaign, the Federation Board of Directors and Campaign Leadership introduced some innovations to our community. The goals and objectives were geared to improve donor recognition and to provide an opportunity for donors who made increased gifts to designate a portion of their gifts in an area of special interest. We are pleased to report that designated giving has been well received by the community and we hope to continue this practice in future years. Designated Giving will result in increased allocations to a number of our beneficiaries in 1995. Taking the lead from other small Federations such as Charlotte, NC, Charleston, SC and Austin, TX and many of our local non-profit organizations such as the Chattanooga Symphony and Opera Association, the Little Theater and Allied Arts, wefelt it was appropriate to recognize our many supporters by publishing gifts by categories in the Shofar at the end ofthe Campaign. We have received a very negative response from the community. In reviewing the responses, the Federation Executive Committee has recommended that we do not publish gifts bv categories in the Shofar this year. Some donors misconstrued the intent of this process. We have very few opportunities to publicly say nthankyoun to the many donors who support our vital efforts. Wefelt that by providing this opportunity like the organizations mentioned above, we could formally recognize our loyal contributors. We are most appreciative of your continued generous support. We want you to know that we are sensitive to the wishes and desires ofthe community and we urge you to give us feedback so that we can continue to upgrade and improve the ever-increasing services that we are providing our Chattanooga Jewish community. Sincerely,

Pris Siskin, President Claire Binder, '95 General Campaign Chair The SHOFAR, February, 1995 Page 3 c & International News Chechen Refugees Flee to Israel Israeli Econcomy Israel's Population Jerusalem (JTA) — Dozens of Jewish refugees from the breakaway Grows 7% in 1994 Russian republic Chechnya have arrived in Israel on a special flight Now 5.46 Million organized by the Jewish Agency for Israel. Jerusalem (JTA) —The Israeli (Communicated by the Central The first of three refugee groups, comprising 32 individuals, arrived cconomygrewby7%in 1994,rep- Bureau of Statistics Spokesman) in Israel the last week of December. The were taken to hotels or to the resenting one of the highest As Israel begins 1995,the coun­ homes of relatives and friends, Agency officials said. growth rates in the world, accord­ try's population is estimated at During the past two months, the refugees have been fleeing the ing to preliminaryfiguresreleased 5.46 million residents, including embattled Chechen province for the northern Caucasus city of Nalchik, this month by the Central Bureau 4.43 million Jews (81.1%), about where Jewish Agency emissaries helped them obtain the necessary of Statistics. 777,000 Muslims (14.2%), about travel documents. On the negative side, inflation 161,000 Christians (3%), and About 40 Jewish families, comprising some 150 people, remain in for the year topped 14%, substan­ 92,000 Druze (1.7%). In 1994, Is­ the Chechen capital of Grozny, according to Agency officials. The tially higher than the target set at rael's population grew by about officials said that contact with them has been cut off because of recent the beginning of 1994 by the Fi­ 134,000, an increase of approxi­ shelling by Russian army troops. nance Ministry and the Bank of mately 2.5%, similar to that regis­ Some 27 Jewish refugees still remain in Nalchik, where most ofthe Israel. tered in the previous year. refugees were arriving without food, clothing or other basic necessities, The Finance Ministry is fore­ Of the total growth in 1994, Agency officials said. About 1,500 Jews previously lived in Chechnya, casting an annual growth rate of nearly 60% resulted from natural but most left for Israel during the past five years. 5% in the coming year. increase (the number of births In other economic news, Isra­ minus the number of deaths), and el has announced it will eliminate the rest from immigration. Dur­ U.S. Committee Sports for Israel Has all remaining customs on U.S. im­ ing the year, almost 80,000 immi­ New Designation byjoyGonhn ports starting Jan. 1. The move grants arrived in Israel, 4% more Philadelphia-It was announced by organization President Robert E. marks the final phase of a free than in 1993, when about 77,000 Spivak that the U.S. Committee Sports for Israel will trade under the designation, trade agreement signed by Israel immigrants came. In 1994,85% Maccabi USA/Sports for Israel, following a meeting with Maccabi World Union and the United States in 1985. of all immigrants who arrived in officials in late fall in Paris. Israel came from the former Sovi­ Maccabi USA/Sports for Israel, is a national, not-for-profit organization et Union. based in Philadelphia. As a volunteer organization, they seek to enrich the lives of Jewish youth in the United States, Israel and the Diaspora through athletic, The American Jewish Joint Distribution cultural and educational programs. Maccabi USA/Sports for Israel sponsors the American team to the World Maccabiah Games, the Olympic-sanctioned qua­ Committee, Inc. drennial international competition for Jewish athletes. According to Spivak, the new designation will not affect the variety of projects Jewish Service Corps the organization sponsors. "Our mission, goals and ideals remain the same-to is currently recruiting volunteers for a unique enrich the lives of Jewish youth in Israel and throughout the Diaspora, to promote and support international, national and regional based athletic activities and service opportunity to the Jewish people. facilities and provide Jewish athletes theworld over the opportunity to share their heritage and customs in competitive athletic settings." WHERE: Bombay, India, Sofia, Bulgaria, Casablanca, The decision to go with the new designation was made to show solidarity with the other worldwide Maccabi territorial organizations and to act as more of a Morocco partner with the worldwide movement. J When Israel became an independent nation in 1948, Jews the world over had TO WORK WITH: Children and young adults in organizing reason to rejoice. Coming on the heels ofthe worst case of widespread inhuman­ Jewish educational, cultural, social and religious programs ity known to man, Israel's Declaration of Independence stated that Jews "have not ceased to urge their right to a life of dignity, freedom and honest toil in their with the goal of promoting Jewish identity and practice. ancestral land." The elderly in recreational activities (Morocco only) Though Israel was recognized as an independent nation by many countries, its neighbors gave little credence to their right to exist. It was this prejudice that REQUIREMENTS: One year commitment, Fluency in brought four sportsmen together to do whatever they could to help Israel receive their just recognition. These men, Harold Zimman, Charles Orenstein, Ed Hebrew, Fluency in French (Morocco only) Strong Jewish Rosenblum and Harry Henshel, chose to use sports as away to bring Israel into Identity/background, Skills in: a positive light. community/youth work, informal Jewish education, Cultural They established the organization called the United States Committee Sports tolerance and experience living abroad, Self-starter, for Israel, setting their sights on their first goal, to get Israel into the Olympics; a goal achieved as Israel was one of the nations to participate in the 1952 Olympic Creativity and initiative, Good personal health. Games. With their first goal achieved, the organization broadened its scope, but always seeking to enrich the lives of Jewish youth in the U.S., Israel and Travel, housing, medical coverage & expenses provided. throughout the diaspora through athletic, cultural and educational programs. In 1981 the organization became a member of Maccabi World Union, the international governing body of Maccabi-related projects, including the World If you have exceptional qualities and are interest Maccabiah Games. As one of the SO member nations of the Maccabi World Union, the United States affiliated with the largest Jewish world membership in this unique program, please send resume organization - 400,000 people. and letter of interest to: For more information about Maccabi USA/Sports for Israel please Jewish Sen/ice Corps, American Jewish Joint Distribution contact the national office at 1926 Arch Street, 3 floor, Philadelphia, Committee, 711 Third Avenue, New York, NY 10017 PA 19103. Page 4 The SHOFAR, February, 1995 Community Relations News

In December, I was so furtunate to return to the museum A Message From Our President with my family. As it was very close to Christmas, Robert, Jonathan, Daniel and I didn't experience the usual filled to capacity crowds. On that cold and rainy day, we spent about 31/ Family Time to Share 2 hours for our sons' firstvisit . As Jonathan and I shared Yad This past fall, I had a unique opportunity to visit the U.S. Vashem in Israel, I wanted to walk with Daniel and let him set Holocaust Memorial Museum as a member of the Tennessee the pace until it was time to meet Robert and Jonathan. Daniel Holocaust Commission. We began our day early before the and I hardly spoke. I found myself glancing at Daniel frequently, museum officially opened to the public. We were fortunate to to observe something of his reaction. tour with staff like the Director of Education for Children and Daniel absorbed as much as time would permit. Aguide told Schools, William Parson, who pointed out many interesting us to read everything in the permanent exhibit would take over observations that children have shared. 16 hours. At one point, Daniel stood for a while in the boxcar of For example, the life-size photograph of a police officer and one ofthe trains that took so many of our people to their deaths. SS member patrolling the streets of Berlin in 1933 also shows in He whispered to me about the 100 or more poor souls who were the foreground asheperd-like dog with a muzzle. Having viewed crammed into such an incredibly small space on each trip. There this photo numerous times, now was the first time I paid atten­ I stood with him as he tried to comprehend the horrors...and I tion to the vicious animal that disturbed so many children. To couldn't help but imagine if this were a different time....but by Pris Siskin, learn about anti-Semeticschool books like The Poisonous Mush- the grace of God, we are here now and could move on freely... Federation President room, which aimed to instill hatred of Jews in the very young and The four of us met at the theater of personal testimonials at the burning of books of authors like Helen Keller, made deep the end of the permanent collection just as world famous survi­ impressions on the kids. For the educable and physically handicapped students, the murdering of vor and author, Gerda Klein, and her husband Kurt were sharing the handicapped, was terribly frightening. They learned about the Nazis "T-4", or euthanasia some of their story on the screen. Many of us Chattanoogans program, whereby at the beginning of World War II, those individuals who were mentally retarded, have heard Gerda speak and for our family, she has become a physically handicapped, or mentally ill were targeted for murder. More than 200,000 handicapped personal friend. It was so special and personal to see the Kleins people were murdured between 1940 and 1945. and hear again how they In Susan D. Bachrach's book, Tell Them We Remember, we are reminded that met during the liberation. the Germans "twisted the meaning of "euthanasia' to cover up murder". "The Next we quickly vT-4' program became the model of mass murder of Jews, Gypsies, and others in viewed as many tiles as we camps equipped with gas chambers that the Nazi would open in 1941 and 1942". could at "the Wall of Re­ Students who are twins recognized their vulnerability and fate as Dr. Josef membrance." There are Mengele's experimental patients. We all can remember Meri Moss' response as over 3,000 ceramic tiles de­ a twin after studying the Holocaust on her "March of the Living" Poland-Israel signed by students from trip. all over America as a me­ Bachrach's book is one of so many outstanding resources you will find at the morial to the 11/2 million museum's shop. In this book, the author intertwines the history ofthe Holocaust children who were lost with the stories of individuals, that comprise some of the identification cards you during the Holocaust. I can pick up as you enter the permanent exhibition and follow them through the didn't want to leave be­ Holocaust years. fore we saw "Remember There are so many different educational programs at the museum. We heard the Children: Daniel's from coordinators of adult programs, teacher training, national outreach and Story," a special exhibit suitable for anyone eight years and older." Daniel is a church relations. composite figurewhos e experiences are based on those of actual children." " He Lynn Williams coordinates the D.C. area school project. District students survives to tell his story." Children and adults have an opportunity to step into his come to the museum where they tour and learn about the exhibitions. Next, the life: to read his diary, to open his bedroom drawers, to see pictures ofhis family children become the tour guides and take their instructors through the museum. and friends, to hear the laughter of his sister Erika, as she makes cookies with her Finally, these students are asked to invite their parents to view the museum where mother in the kitchen. We also go with them to the ghetto, into their meager their children are their guides. The program has become very successful in quarters, and then to the concentration camp. The message is loud and clear. bringing the lesson home in broadening the base of Holocaust education to Remember The Children! As you leave, children have the opportunity to write sharing the important knowledge with parents who might otherwise have never post cards to Daniel and we read some tender, thoughtful messages on display set foot inside the museum. that were to comfort Daniel and express children's concerns and feelings. Members ofthe Commission also were privileged to read some ofthe annual Unfortunately, our visit had to end on an even sadder note, but I also knew I national writing contest entries. Each year thousands of junior and senior high had to share one last exhibit that I firstsa w in October: Faces of Sorrow: Agony school students from all over our country participate in this contest "by writing in the Former Yugoslavia. This exhibition of photographs captures the horror of about the Holocaust and it's meaning for us today." This year contestants were warfare waged in the name of "ethnic cleansing." What has the world learned! It able to submit either a written or an artistic work. First place winners receive a was the purpose ofthe museum to present this photo exhibit "as part of its mission Holocaust library for themselves and their schools, a trip to Washington, D.C, to teach history of the Holocaust and its implications for current world events." and a special tour of the museum. " Warfare in the present day Balkans reveals the persistence of deep, unresolved On our visit, we learned that only five states mandate the teaching of the ethnic and political conflicts." The photographs in black and white and color are Holocaust, California, Florida, Illinois, New Jersey, and New York. Eight states so painful and disheartening. We have so much to do, to educate and respond, to recommend the teaching; Connecticut, Nevada, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsyl­ make this a better world. vania, South Carolina, Virginia and Washington. Tennessee created a Holocaust I encourage you all to visit the U.S. Memorial Holocaust Museum. Commission appointed by the Governor "which has been charged with commem­ I hope and pray you have the opportunity to share this meaningful orating the Holocaust through education." "The Holocaust is recommended for journey with your family and close friends. (By calling 1-800-551-7328, inclusion in the school curriculum." as soon as you know your travel schedule, you can reserve your time; To celebrate its first decade, the Tennessee Commission announced "the establishment of the Belz-Lipman Holocaust Educator of the Year Award, to be there is only a minimal service charge per person). presented annually to one teacher in each of the three Grand Divisions of the state." " Applicants must have taught the subject for a minimum of three years." Watch Jerusalem On-Line We also spent sometime in the Wexner Learning Center where we found Sundays at 6:30 p.m. on WTCI-TV 45 (Cable 5) interactive computers which allow visitors to search for vast information on Sponsored by the Community Relations Committee subjects that were introduced in the exhibits. of the Jewish Community Federation of Greater Chattanooga The SHOFAR, February, 1995 Page 5 Jewish Community Federation Social Services Department Caring For Those We Love Choosing the type of care a person needs is a very personal decision. My grandmother wanted to keep by Amy Boulware, MSW Pop at home as long as she was able to cope and we as It has been almost a year since my grandfather a family supported her decision. It was often hard to see passed away. Ihave reallyhad him on my mind since his her struggling with the daily tasks of caring for my birthday a couple of weeks ago. He always loved his grandfather, but we knew that if we forced her to make birthday. Especially getting presents.(Anything we got a change it would cause her even more pain. him always managed to match his baby-blue eyes.) He Many families like mine are faced with decisions was never embarrassed about getting older. He always about long term care for aging loved ones. There are took each year in stride. Unfortunately, when he many options available to meet individual needs rang­ passed away he was not the man I remember as my ing from home sitters to assisted care to full care Amy Boulware, MSW grand father. Having had a series of strokes as well as nursing home placement. The most important thing to remember when looking at congestive heart failure had left him home-bound and long term care is to consider the needs ofthe aging person as well as the capabilities needing round the clock care. His body was there but ofthe family. It is crucial to be an informed consumer. Knowing what to look for the active vital person we new asPo^pwasnolongerwith and what to ask can help you choose long term care. Ifyou are someone you know us. is facing this life decision I have copies of a variety of checklists and guides to help This was a very difficult time for my grandmother assist in making a selection. There is also information available about services who was his primary caregiver. My family saw many including home delivered meals, homemaker services and transportation that will sitters come and go and we never had a guarantee that assist families in keeping their loved one at home as long as possible. I am available the sitter would show up for the next day's work. to share these resources at your convenience. BBW Names First Lad/1994 Woman of Valor Social Services Washington- B'nai B'rith Women named First Lady Hillary Rodham Clinton its 1994 Woman of Valor, presenting her with an Available at the Federation elegant handcrafted glass menorah named the "Hillary Menorah" by the artists. < Family and Individual Counseling Services "The menorah, which is used to celebrate the Festival of Lights, is an appropriate honor for someone who has brought light into the lives < Russian Resettlement of so many children," said BBW National President Susan Bruck. < Budgeting Services During the presentation in the White House's Diplomatic Reception Room, < Elderly Support Services BBW Vice-President Barbara Rabkin noted that the saying in the Talmud "To < Shopping Assistance ave one life is to save the whole world," was appropriate for the work Mrs. < Friendly Home Visits Clinton has done throughout her career. "You, like the members of BBW, are a believer in children's dreams. Your < Telephone Reassurance workwith the Children's Defense Fund and as Arkansas's First Lady consistently < Financial Assistance focused on children's issues, such as literacy programs, preschool programs, < Transient Assistance children's health initiatives and many others," Rabkin said. BBW has been active in children's issues for almost a century. It supports the < information and Referral BBW Children's Home in Israel for severely emotionally disturbed children. The Need someone to talk to about any issues or concerns? BBW Children's Home has a 70% success rate with its drug-free therapy. For a confidential appointment, call: B'nai B'rith Women, a volunteer philanthropic organization, works locally, nationally, and internationally to strengthen the effectiveness Amy Boulware, MSW at 894-1317 of women, foster the well-being of children, and perpetuate Jewish life Hours: Tues., Wed. & Thurs. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and values. and by Appointment Mind-Manipulating Groups: Are You or a Family Member a Victim? Deception lies at the core of mind-manipulating groups. Many victims of such groups are not fully aware ofthe extent to which they have been abused and exploited. These victims may be members of religious cults, extremist fundamentalist sects, psycho-therapy cults, political cults, or certain large group awareness trainings. Tfee following statements, compiled by Dr. Michael Langone, co-author of Cults: What Parents Should Know, usually characterize such groups. Do you have cause for concern ? Place a checkmark beside all items that apply to the group in question. [ ] The group is focused on a living charismatic leader to whom [] The group has a polarized, "we-they" mentality that causes conflict members seem to display excessively zealous, unquestioning com­ with the wider society. mitment. [ ] The group's leader is not accountable to any authorities. [ ] The group is preoccupied with bringing in new members. [ ] The group's leadership induces guilt feelings in members in order [ ] The group is preoccupied with making money. to control them. [ ] Questioning, doubt and dissent are discouraged or even punished. [ ] Members' subservience to the group causes them to cut ties with [ ] Mind-numbing techniques (meditation, chanting, speaking in family, friends and personal pre-group goals and interests. tongues, debilitating work routines) are used to suppress doubts [ ] Members are encouraged or required to live and /or socialize only about the group or its leader. with other group members. [ ] The group's leadership dictates--sometin.es in great detail-how members should think, act and feel. Ifyou have checked any of these items, and particularly ifyou have [ ] The group is elitist, claiming a special exalted status for itself, its checked most of them, you should critically examine the group in leader(s) and members. ' question. Page 6 The SHOFAR, February, 1995 Bea Stadtler is the author of numerous The Golem Heroby Bea Stadtler children's stories on Jewish topics. Moshe sat on the bench, a book in his lap, watching the soccer team practice. Although he wasn't the team's top player-he was really on the second team—he could see they were terrible. Something was wrong. The Israeli soccer team wasn't holding together. He shook his head and went back to his book. Moshe was a yeshiva student but loved soccer, so he played and studied at the same time. Avi, the coach was yelling at the players. "What's the matter! You play as though you were lumps of clay. Klutzesl Run! Kick! Roll the Ball! Move!" The last was shouted in despair. Moshe was sorry for Avi. He was right. The guys the game of soccer. were moving like lumps of clay. Lumps of Clay! Moshe A week later, Moshe brought Yossi to practice. He was startled. He looked back in his book. Hmmmm— told Avi he had a friend who was an excellent soccer itmightjustwork. Hewasreadingtheifcx>& ofKabbalah- player, but couldn't talk. Avi welcomed Yossi. He was Jewish mysticism-and the Sefer Yetzira-the Book of happy to get a good player. Yossi was sent to the field Creation. In the Sefer Yetzira there is a formula for immediately. He was great! He could play every making a Go/em-aman-like creature from clay. Moshe position, and play it well. His presence made the other knew this. A Golem for the Israeli soccer team. players more confident and by the time two weeks were "I wonder if it would work," thought Moshe to himself. up, everyone was playing a superb game of soccer. "Maybe that's what this team needs~a top notch soccer The sports writers came to make fun of the Israeli player. But what if the golem he makes does not like soccer? soccer team, and left writing praises of how they had Well, agolem does whatyou tell him and doesn't argue-not like those improved and the incredible new player, Yossi Chomer. Israelis who argue about everything. Maybe...maybe..." Moshe didn't Israel beat the European teams and Yossi became champion ofthe hear Avi shouting at him. soccer field. He wascheered everywhere. Flowerswere thrown at him, "Get off the bench. Put down your book. Ifyou want to play, get and his fellow players carried him on their shoulders. He had it made. out on the field." Moshe gently laid down the book and went to his Third world countries were envious. Colonel Khaddafi, the wicked position as left inside forward. The game did not improve. Moshe head man of Libya, sent a hit-man to kill Yossi, but the hit-man wasn't the greatest player. But he kept thinking—a golem...hmmxnm. disappeared and was never heard from again. Saddam Hussein sent his That evening Moshe returned to the Yeshiva. After supper and Republican Guards to kidnap him, but they disappeared. prayers, he and two ofhis friends got together to study. Before they Now Moshe became uncomfortable with the idea that Yossi Chomer began their studies, Moshe told Shukey and Benni about his idea. They was really agolem. How to get rid of him now that the team could play both laughed and said, "We can just see him, Yossi Chomer, clobbering on its own? He thought of someone hitting Yossi in the stomach at everyone from the opposite team." soccer practice, which would make him double up and the Shem Ha- , "Yossi Chomer—good name—chomer-clay—that's what agolem is m'forash drop from his mouth, which would make him return to clay. made from-clay. I like it," said Moshe. They talked awhile and But Moshe decided it would upset the team too much, and the fewer gradually Shukey and Benni accepted the idea. people who knew about him, the better. "It's been a long time since a Golem was made," said Benni. "I think So at midnight one night, he, Benni and Shukey, after going to the Judah Loew, the Rabbi of Prague, was the last one to make agolem— mikvah, took Yossi down to the Yarkon. Moshe ordered Yossi to take and that was to save the Jewish people from being killed." the Holy Name from his own mouth. Yossi did it. As soon as the Name "It's true, this isn't for saving the Jewish people physically but how was out, Yossi crumbled into a pile of clay. All of them had tearsin their nice it would be to have a winning soccer team again like we used to eyes, as they formed a kind of soccer ball from the pile of clay that had have. And besides, once the team got it together, we could destroy been Yossi, and left it on the banks ofthe Yarkon. Yossi Chomer." The next day Yossi did not show up for practice. The team The soccer team went from bad to worse, and a couple of weeks wondered where he was, but their playing was excellent, and for that later, when the boys met, Benni said, "Okay, Moshe—let's look it up in season the team won all the games against their opponents. From time the Sefer Yetzira and try to make our Golem" to time Hezi or Yorrie or Avi would wonder where Yossi had gone. "Have you been doing the right things?" asked Moshe. "You know, Moshe told them Yossi had gone home. They accepted that answer, he who makes agolem must be righteous as well as knowing the proper though they missed their best player. formula." When they became old, the three—Benni, Shukey and Moshe- Each looked at the other and thought. They had really not done were still good friends. When their wives weren't around they would anything wicked or nasty. They had worked hard and given tzedakah. recall that night they made Yossi Chomer and saved the Israeli soccer Benni volunteered at Yad LaKashish, the old age workshop; Shukey team from humiliating defeat that year. volunteered at Bet Hadassah, the home for difficult children and Moshe was always helping someone. "Yes, I guess we're fairly decent j human beings," said Benni. ALL SEASONS That night they all went to the mikvah, the ritual bath and purified themselves. At midnight they went to the banks of the Yarkon River TRAVEL where there was plenty of clay. Moshe made the figure of a man with features, and each of them walked around the figure seven times, beginning along the right side ofthe outline towards the head, and then Joy Greenberg around to the left side and back to the feet. They each recited the names of G-d, but each in a different order. Then they put the special name Nancy Ulin of G-d, the Shem Ha-M'forash in his mouth. When they finished, they watched wide-eyed, and in a few minutes the figure of a man stood up. He was strong looking and tall. They took him by the hands to the Carol Young Yarkon and washed him. They told him his name was Yossi Chomer. He did not talk, but followed directions very carefully. They took him back to the Yeshiva, and Benni, who lived alone, took Yossi as a roommate. The next few evenings they taught him everything about 892-5235 The SHOFAR, February, 1995 Page 7 Focus on Seniors c ) Shelley Beth Richelson Adam J. Klein Michael Brad Abramson Politics There is ilWKHNKKHMl could be in the no debating future of this ar­ that Michael ^^^^^H ticulate young Abramson is a Hi woman. The SHHHB well-rounded daughter of young man Marjorie and with estab- Issi Goldberg Ushed goals in and Alan his future. •Hi Richelson and The McCallie Lynn Howard, School senior Shelley Beth is the son of Richelson is a Dr. Jerry and senior at the Myrna Chattanooga Abramson School for the and younger HB Arts and Sci­ brother of ences. She has Rick. three brothers, Daniel, Liga and Valdis. Adam Klein is a bright young At McCallie, Michael is Debate Team Captain, At CSAS, Shelley is currently a Student Govern­ man with a guitar in his hands and Vice-President ofthe Spanish Club, Human Rela­ ment Association C and C representative, and an a song on his lips. The son Of tions Committee Secretary, a member ofthe Men's Art Club and Tennis Team member. She was a Rabbi Joseph and Barbara Klein, Chorus,Tennis Team, National Honor Society, Cum Student Government Association Merit Member Adam has an older sister, Ellie, Laude Society, and an Advanced Placement Schol­ from 1992-94 and also served on the Newspaper who attends American Universi­ ar. He is also ATT Dad for Chattanooga BBYO. staff. Shelly is President of Chattanooga BBYO, ty- Michael plans to attend college in the fall. If he Vice-President of USY at B'nai Zion, and was also Adam is a senior at the Chatta­ could change one thing about the world, he would active in the Girl Scouts. She has done community nooga School for the Arts and "Give enough understanding to people so that ostra­ service at the Siskin Hospital for Physical Rehabili­ Sciences and is a National Merit cism on the basis of race or religion would not tation, Tennessee Treasures Traveling Exhibit and Semi-finalist. He is a talented occur." the Chattanooga School for the Arts and Sciences musician, and enjoys teaching in Library. the Jewish Community Religious School. Adam is a board member ofthe Chattanooga Shelley plans to attend college in the fall. If she Macintosh Users Group and the Mizpah Congregation Temple Youth Group. Adam could change one thing about the world, it would be plans to attend Emory University in the fall. "The attitudes towards minorities and variousethnic diversities." It is the custom of the Shofar to profile all of the students in our Jewish Community in their senior year of high school. Ifyou are a senior and have not yet returned yom form to the Shofar office, please do so as soon as possible. Ifyou need a form, call (894~1317) and we will send you a new one. Forms have been sent to the following: Justin Alper, Mandi Corenblum, Brian Ettkin, Liana Gefter, Eric Hahn, Heidi Manaker, Erin Marcus, Rachel Spector, Sonia Sturzer and Barbara Wise. Ifyou are in the Class of9Sandyour name does not appear on this list, please Contact us as soon as possible. Thanks for your cooperation. The Poet's Corner Heavenly Glue Confusion or order on this spatial bubble which I ride stuck to its surface. People of all sorts playing fuzzy games S&J Discount Drugs applying garbled logic Room Service in a world falling apart. Suffering from Jn injury or .linen* CJH SICKROOM SERVICE. BCCJUW we tin provide you with «n entire Or is it? as said ho.pit»l room al homt. We have hotpittl bed*, wheel- Chairt, over the-bed tJhlft %n<1 commode I . . . md "Thou canst not stir a flower mart ihjrt >0OO different hindi of hnifl'tal tuppllf* STANLEY NUSBAUM to rent CM* buy. So don't jmi lie there feeling bid . , without troubling a star." «H SICKROOM SERVICE loday. If so hope and light exists Registered Pharmacist 3 at the end ofthe tunnel @Hr? despite our beliefs. OIAL 629-7283 Cily-Wide Oelivery Service Al Rhodes 12/94 Page 8 The SHOFAR, February, 1995 Heart Smart Recipes for Those We Love of our dearhearts' hearts either. We are printing by Gerry Sodow and Marlene Solomon those recipes where the Jewish Hospitaldietitians Although Valentine's Day is not a holiday of Jewish origin, were able to make suggestions, in both their orig­ Jews are hardly exempt from matters ofthe heart- spiritual or inal and rehabbed forms. Unfortunately, when organic. Using a little "Yiddishe kopf, this month we provide. confronted with recipes for Fudge Pie, German some recipes thatare''Heart Smart." A few months ago, weran Chocolate Cake and Chopped Liver, Cholesterol across an article concerning reducingfat and cholesterol in our Center Dietitian, Ellen Illig, who is also co-au­ diets which gave the name of a great resource, the Jewish thor of Lj^timeWeun^n^and^cipeReh^had Hospital Cholesterol Center in Cincinnati. Their dietitians to concede, "some recipes just really can't be rehabilitate favorite family recipes to bring them in line with today's changed and keep the same kind of product. nutritional thinking on the make up of a healthy diet. There just is no good substitute for solid choco­ As a general rule of thumb, the dietitians substitute low-fat and fat-free late, coconut or Chicken liver!" ingredients for things such as cream cheese and sour cream. Skim milk But, take heart. Mrs. Illig did send along some products replace cream and whole milk. Egg substitutes or egg whites may be right tasty sounding recipes from their cookbook, substituted for whole eggs. Pans are no longer "greased" with butter or shortening; rather they are Lifetime Warranty, which we are reprinting with "sprayed? with vegetable oil sprays like PAM. the permission oJTheJewish Hospital Cholesterol We sent them some of our favorite recipes from Chattanooga Jewish cookbooks published some Center Dietitians, Cincinnati, Ohio. Let'sail take years ago, so we might enjoy them and not feel guilty about compromising the health of our hearts or a page from this book and think "Heart Smart! German Potato Salad Edythe Gewirtzman Hot German Potato Salad Chess Pie Frances Bradley 10 potatoes, boiled 2 medium onions Jewish Hosp. Dietitians The following recipe makes two pies. For one pie, 2 sticks of celery 1/4 cup white vinegar 1 Tbsp. + 1 tsp. margarine 2 Tbsp. flour use 1/2 the recipe, using 3 egg yolks. 4 tablespoons water, heated Salt and pepper 1/4 cup finely chopped onion 1/3 cup sugar 5eggyolks 1/2 cup butter (do not use substitute) Mayonnaise Chopped parsley 1 tsp. salt pepper to taste 1/2 tsp. celery seed 2 cups sugar 1 Tbsp. flour 1 tsp.vanilla Boil potatoes; peel and cut into chunks while still 1 Tbsp. imitation bacon bits (Baco's) 2/3cupwater 1 Tbsp. cornmeal 1 cup Grant-Patten milk warm, Add cut-up onions, cut-up celery, white vine­ 5 Tbsp. vinegar 2 drops liquid smoke Cream eggs and half of the sugar. Cream in rest gar, water, salt and pepper. Add mayonnaise to 4 medium boiling potatoes, cooked, peeled, sliced of sugar, flour, and meal. Add milk, melted butter, moisten, just before serving. Top with chopped Put margarine in a 11/2-quart casserole dish and and vanilla. Bake in unbaked 8-inch crusts in 375 parsley. microwave on High for 30 seconds or until melted. degree oven (or anything slower) until nicely brown Potato Latkes Eva Siskin Add onion and microwave on High for 2-3 minutes or and bubbling up. Remove from oven and cool until 2 eggs 3 cups grated, drained potatoes until onion is transparent. Stir in flour, sugar, salt, set. One chief secret of success is to take out in time. Do 4 Tbsp. grated onion 1 tsp. salt pepper to taste and celery seed. Microwave on High not cook until firm. 1/4 tsp. pepper 2Tbsp.crackerormatzomeal for one minute. Stir in water, vinegar and liquid 1/2 cup chicken fat, oil or Spry smoke. Microwave on High 3-4 minutes or until Chess Cake Jewish Hosp. Dietitians Beat eggs. Add potatoes, onion, seasonings, and mixture boils. Add potatoes and imitation bacon Our rehab is more cake-like, but very good. meal. Heat 1/2 the fat in skillet and drop the potato bits, stirring gently to coat. Yield: 4 servings. Serv­ Cruse mixture into it by the tablespoon. Fry till browned on ing size: 1/4 cup. 1 box low fat yellow cake mix, (such as Duncan Hines both sides. Add more fat as required. Noodle Pudding Teddy Seeberg Delights) 6 Tbsp. margarine, melted 1 egg 1 - 16-ounce package noodles 1/2 cup sugar Spray 13x9-inch cake pan with vegetableoilspray. Potato Pancakes Jewish Hosp. Dietitians 1/2 pound cottage cheese or farmer's cheese Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In medium bowl, com­ 11/2 lbs. potatoes, peeled 1 medium onion, peeled 3 eggs, slightly beaten 1/8 pound butter bine dry cake mix, margarine and egg. Mix well, using 1/4 cup flour 1 tsp. baking powder 1 pint sour cream 1/2 tsp. salt 1/ 2 cup raisins hands if necessary. Press mixture into bottom and 1/2 tsp. baking soda 2 egg whites Cook noodles in 4 quarts of boiling salted water one inch up sides of prepared cake pan; set aside. 1/4 tsp. salt 1 tsp. vegetable oil for 20 minutes. Drain and wash in cold water. Melt Topping: Peel potatoes. Grate potatoes and onions into a butter in shallow baking dish in 350 degree oven. Add 16 ounces confectioners, sugar 1 egg large bowl of cold water; drain. Wrap in towel and remaining ingredients to noodles. Mix well, place in 1/4 cup egg substitute squeeze. Combine potato mixture with remaining baking dish and bake in 350-degree oven for 1 hour or 8 ounces fat-free cream cheese, such as Kraft Phila­ ingredients except oil. *Brush oil onto skillet; heat to until well-browned. delphia Free medium-high. Drop pancake mixture by tablespoon Noodle Kugel Jewish Hosp. Dietitians In medium bowl, with electric mixer, blend sugar, onto skillet, flatten.Cook8- 9 minutes, turning once. 8 oz. yolk-free noodles, such as No-Yolks egg, egg substitute and fat-free cream cheese until Repeat until all of the batter has been used. Serve 8 oz. fat-free cream cheese, such as Philadelphia Freewel l mixed. Pour over crust. Bake at 350 degrees for with applesauce. *(Sprayskilletwith vegetable oil spray,16 oz. non-fat cottage cheese 1 cup sugar 40 minutes or until lightly browned. Yield: 24 pieces. such as PAM.) Yield: 8 pancakes. Serving size: 2 16 oz. fat-free sour cream, ( Land 0 Lakes No Fat) California Blend Vegetable Casserole pancakes. 5 Tbsp. margarine, melted 2 cups skim milk Jewish Hosp. Dietitians Vegetable Casserole Hannah Shumacker 1 tsp. vanilla extract 1 cupegg substitute 2-16 oz. packages frozen California blend vegetables 1 box frozen asparagus 2 egg whites 1 tsp. cinnamon 8 ounces Cheez Whiz Light 1 box frozen peas (lima beans, if preferred) Topping: 32 very low fat Ritz-type crackers, such as Snackwell's 1 box frozen trenched green beans 1 tsp. sugar 1 tsp. cinnamon classic Golden Crackers 1 small can mushroom stems and pieces Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 13x9-inch 1/2 cup vegetable broth 1 teaspoon margarine 2 cups rich cream sauce with melted nippy cheese baking dish with a vegetable oil spray; setaside. Cook Crush the crackers into crumbs; set aside. Cook 8 Tbsp. Baco's Butter noodles according to package directions. Drain; vegetables 2-3 minutes less than directed on package. Prepare frozen vegetables; lay aside but do not rinse under cold water; drain again. In large bowl, Drain well. Layer half of the vegetables evenly into mix. Saute mushrooms in butter and lay aside. In a with a spoon, combine cream cheese, cottage cheese, a 13x9 inch pan. Dotwith 4 ounces ofthe Cheez Whiz lightly buttered casserole place a layer of one of thesou r cream, margarine, sugar, skim milk, vanilla, egg Light. In a small bowl, mix the cracker crumbs with cooked vegetables. Cover with 1/3 of the cheese substitute, egg whites and cinnamon. Add noodles; the vegetable broth. Sprinkle half of the crumbs over cream sauce. Cover with 1/3 ofthe Baco's. Repeat mix well. Pour into prepared 13x9-inch baking dish. the vegetable-cheese combination. Layer the vege­ process with remainder of vegetables, cheese cream Combine sugar and cinnamon for topping. Sprinkle tables and cheese again. Toremainingcrackercrumbs, sauce and Baco's. Pour mushrooms and remaining evenly over kugel. Bake, uncovered, in 350 degree add the teaspoon of melted margarine. Sprinkle Baco's into top layer of cheese cream sauce. Bake at oven for 60 minutes, or until knife inserted near the these crumbs evenly over the casserole. Bake, uncov­ 350 degrees for 30 minutes, or until top is bubbling center comes out clean. Yield: 15 servings. (This ered, for 25-30 minutes at 350 degrees or until crumbs and light brown. recipe can be easily halved aha baked in an 8x8" pan.)are browned. Yield: 9 servings. The SHOFAR, February, 1995 Page 9 Chinese Bean Casserole Jane Ginsberg : HOLIDAY RECIPES 2 packages frozen trenched green beans Same of the following recipes are slightly higher in fat than is normally allowed. They ore, 1 can cream of mushroom soup however, lower in fat than similar commercially available products and the fat called for in lean cream of celery soup 1/2 can Chinese bean sprouts the recipes is polyunsaturated. These recipes are considered acceptable for special occasions. Crumbs or dry cereal, potato chips, nuts finely chopped Party Potato Casserole Zucchini Bread Jewish Hospital Dietitians Parboil green beans for 5 minutes in 1 cup salted Jewish Hosp. Dietitians 11/2 cups flour 2-3 tsp. cinnamon water. Drain well and put into casserole suitable for 3 lbs. (12-14 medium) all-purpose white potatoes 1 tsp. baking powder 1/2 tsp. baking soda table use. Add soups undiluted, then add bean 1/2 cup skim milk 1/4 cup margarine 1/4 tsp. salt 3/4 cup sugar legg sprouts, well drained. Mix well and sprinkle crumbs 8 oz. fat free cream cheese, ( Kraft Philadelphia Free)2 egg whites (or 1/4 cup egg substitute) over the top. Bake at 375 degrees until browned on 1/2 cup fat free sour cream, (Light 'n Lively Free) 2 Tbsp. margarine, melted 4 Tbsp. applesauce top about 1 hour. Serve in baking dish. 1 egg, beaten 1/4 cup egg substitute 2 tsp. vanilla extract 11/3 cups zucchini, coarsely grated To change to lower fat: 1/2 tsp. salt dash pepper Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 9x5x3- Use Campbell's Healthy Request soups Peel and quarter potatoes. Put potatoes into boiling water; cover and boil for 10 to 15 minutes or inch loaf pan with vegetable oil spray. In a small and substitute plain bread crumbs or crushed bowl, combine flour, cinnamon, baking powder, bak­ Cheerios or Grape Nuts for topping. until done. Drain. Mash potatoes with masher or electric mixer until smooth, gradually adding skim ing soda and salt; set aside. In a medium bowl, beat milk and margarine. Add cream cheese, sour cream, together the egg and egg whites until frothy. Add SouffledCabbage Teddy Seeberg egg, egg substitute, salt and pepper. Blend until sugar, melted margarine, applesauce and vanilla to 3 cups finely shredded cabbage 1/4 cup mayonnaise smooth. Spray 21/2-quart casserole with vegetable the egg mixture. Beat 3 minutes. Stir in zucchini. lTbsp. chopped pimento 1 tsp. prepared mustard oil spray. Spread potato mixture into casserole. Bake, Add flour mixture; stir just until dry ingredients are 1 Tbsp. instant minced onion 4 slices bread, cubed uncovered, at 325 degrees for 45 minutes. Yield: 12 moistened. Pour into prepared loaf pan. Bake at 350 2 cups grated American cheese 2 large eggs servings degrees for 40-45 minutes or until toothpick inserted 3/4 cup half & half cream 1 tsp.salt Barbecued Chicken or Chops Nona Sayers in center comes out clean. Cool in pan on rack for 10 1/4 cup white table wine 1 tsp. pepper minutes. Remove frompan . Yield: 16 servings 1 1 Tbsp. Worcestershire Sauce quart water Cover cabbage with water; bring to boil and loaf drain. Combine cabbage with mayonnaise, pimento, 112 tsp. Tabasco Sauce 2 tsp. black pepper 2 Tbsp. salt (use less if Kosher chicken) onion and mustard. In a buttered casserole, alternate Pumpkin Bread Jewish Hospital Dietitians layers of buttered bread cubes, cabbage mixture and 3 buttons garlic 3/4 cup vinegar 13/4 cups flour 1 tsp. baking soda cheese. Beat eggs; combine with cream, wine, salt 1 cup onions, chopped fine 1/3 cup sugar 1/2 tsp. baking powder 13/4 tsp. pumpkin pie spice and pepper. Pour over contents in casserole. Bake in 3/4 cup tomato catsup 3 bay leaves 11/2 cups sugar 1/4 cup vegetable oil moderately hot oven for 30 minutes or until it is Cut up chicken as you would for frying and place 2 egg whites (or 1/4 cup egg substitute) 1 egg puffed and brown. 350 degrees F.) Serves 6. in bottom of roasting pan. Combine above ingre 1 cup pumpkin 1 tsp. salt 1/3 cup water To change to lower fat: ients and place in separate pan on stove until same comes to a boil, then pour over chicken, cover and Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 9x5x3- 1/4 cup light mayonnaise place in oven to cook until tender. Ingredients suffi­ inch loaf pan with vegetable oil spray and sprinkle 4 slices plain bread, cubed 11/2 cups grated cient for a hen weighing around 5pounds or a "flock oflightl y with flour. In small bowl, combine flour, American cheese (5 gnu fat/oz. or less) chops." -Y'T" iiiiiit ii mi«.wl .-..-.-.-^ baking soda, baking powder, salt and pumpkin pie 3/4 cup evaporated skim milk spice; set aside. In a medium bowl, with mixer on low, 1 egg + 2 whites cream together sugar and oil until fluffy. Add egg, All cooking steps are the same. Spray casserole Hurray! This recipe is already low fat. Be sure to use skinless chicken. eggwhites and pumpkin; mix until well blended. Add dish with Pam instead of butter. flour mixture to pumpkin mixture alternately with Interested in more recipes from the Jewish HospUal Dietitians from Cincinnati? Their water, beginning and ending with dry ingredients. Pour into prepared loaf pan. Bake at 350 degrees for book. Lifetime Warranty, is available by writing to the following: 1 hour and 15 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in Cost per book: $16.95 +2.00 shipping and handling. Total per book: $18.95 center comes out clean. Yield: 16 servings (1 loaf). Checks should be made payable to: The Jewish Hospital. Send your name, address, and check payable to The Jewish Hospital to: The Jewish Hsopital Cholesterol Centcr-CB, 3200 Burnet Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45229. Please allow 3 three weeks for delivery. For more information, call (513) 569-2297.

N ^Jewish Children's Regional Service ' Send Your Student to a 1995 Financial Aid Application Deadlines Jewish Camp or Israel. MARCH 15 JEWISH SPONSORED, NON-PROFIT OVERNIGHT CAMP Federation Helps! MAY 15 UNDERGRADUATE Going to a Jewish camp or Israel? A Federation grant of up to $1500 will COLLEGE AJD certainly help. The Jewish Community Federation Grant Program will provide All applicants must be permanent residents a one-time subsidy of up to one-half the cost for a recognized Jewish overnight ofthe seven state service district: Alabama, camping experience and for educational and Jewish identity strengthening Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, programs in Israel not to exceed $1500 per program grant Each Jewish Oklahoma, Tennessee and Texas. Financial youngster in Chattanooga, from grade three through college, may take advantage need is the primary qualification for of both thecamp and Israel components one time. To participate, parents of the assistance. child must be members in good standing of the Jewish Community Federation For information or application of Greater Chattanooga. Special consideration will be given to participants write or call JCRS: who need additional financialassistance . For applications, contact Lou Solomon, 5342 Saint Charles Ave., Room 202, Federation Executive Director at 894-1317. :; New Orleans, Louisiana 70115. Deadline: March 31,199S \) Phone: 1-800-729-5277 Page 10 The SHOFAR, February, 1995 From the Chair of Excellence ftAbbmfc Thoughts by Rabbi Joseph Klein by Dr. Irven Resnick A Season of Renewal Chair of Excellence in This is the season of renewal. With Tu Judaic Studies, UTC Bishvat behind us and Purim/Pesach ahead Judaic Studies we await springtime with an eager expect­ ancy: looking each day for the emergence Lectures at UTC & JCC of colors on trees and from the ground m m * 1 m Despite my absence,the Judaic Studies that announce nature's annual renewal. I Lecture Series at UTC continues during Dr. Irven Resnick suggest that it is also a most appropriate Rabbi Joseph Klein 1995. Our first speaker this year will be Dr. Menachem Kellner. Dr. time for spiritual renewal. Kellner is the Sir Isaac and Lady Edith Wolfson Professor of Judaic In recent years books on spirituality and theology have become Thought and Dean of Students at the University of Haifa. Some of particularly popular in the mainstream ofthe Jewish community.; I youmay recall that Professor Kellner spoke at UTCduring February, am heartened that our American Jewish movements are encourag­ 1991 - at the height of the Gulf War. He found Chattanooga's ing a more directed and purposeful renewal of spirituality in both hospitality to his liking and has agreed to return for two presentations programs and publications. I enthusiastically recommend the fol­ on the 21* and 2224 of February, 1995. On the evening of Tuesday the lowing: 2 is! of February, Dr. Kellner will speak at the JCC at 7:30 p.m. His From Young Israel and Yeshiva University, Rabbi Benjamin discussion, "PossibilitiesforConversion to Judaism''will examine the Blech has written a fascinating exploration of "deed and creed" called subject of conversion according to diverse Jewish theological models, Understanding Judaism. viewed from an historical perspective. The following day, Wednesday, From the Conservative Movement we have Rabbi David Wolpe's February 22*4 Professor Kellner will speak at UTC at 2 p.m. in the In Speech and In Silence, and The Healer of Shattered Hearts, and Rabbi Lookout Mountain Room at the University Center. His topic at that Neil Gillman's Sacred Fragments. Perhaps most successful of all time will be"The Songof Songs: EroticPoetry orPhilosophicalAUegory?" recent writers is Rabbi Harold Kushner, also of the Conservative This discussion will draw on Dr. Kellner's most recent book, an Movement, whose Who Needs God? and To Life follow his previous annotated translation of Gersonides'medieval commentary on the two bestsellers; Songof Songs. „ ; From the Reconstructionist Movement, Rabbi Arthur Green has Dr. Kellner is a distinguished scholar of Jewish thought who has written an engaging contemporary Jewish theology Seek My Face, published many books on Maimonides, Gersonides, and Isaac Speak My Name. Abravanel. Born in Albany, New York and educated in the U.S. and Leading the spiritual renewal in our Reform Movement is Rabbi Israel, he and his family moved to Israel as permanent residents in Lawrence Kushner (no relation to Harold) whose latest book God 1980. Since that time, in addition to his position at the University of Was In This Place, and I, i Didn t Know It will be the text for my April Haifa, he has held avisiting appointment at Northwestern University discussion on Jewish theology. and lectured widely across the United States, Europe and, of course, All ofthe above are quality works to be studied and enjoyed by the in Chattanooga! lay-reader. No longer is the study of theology and spirituality reserved for rabbinic and scholarly disputation. We are fortunate to Letter to the Editor: have these texts, written to encourage all of us to engage in the search Levy Says NASA Programs Troubled for spirituality, that we might find God within ourselves and within Wake up NASA. theworld. I am not a creature from another planet, as you seem to believe. I am a I know that all too often one is unsure of where to begin. With Chattanoogan like yourself. I have been living here for 55 years, and many times what questions might I discover my path of meaningful study? What my temperature rises. When a nation like ours spends its money and resources guideposts may I use in defining my faith-journey of spiritual renew­ on projects without serious evaluation of lesser importance. al? Because Ihear those questions I have chosen the subject oUewish The subject came to my mind, NASA this past July, which was the 25th Spirituality for my half of the second annual "Rabbis'Spring Educa­ anniversary of the United States putting our first man on the moon. $25 billion tional Series". My class will follow Rabbi Davidson's four-week was spent to accomplish this feat. Of course, it was successful and made all March program on "Jewish Medical Ethics". Americans proud. „ Suddenly, we were saddened on Jan. 281986, by the loss of the Challenger I encourage all in our community to engage themselves in a study/ Voyager which exploded and the loss of seven astronauts. This was a great tragedy. search for meaningful spiritual values. I offer the following questions Since the Apollo mission, our man walking on the moon bringing back moon (with which we will also begin our April discussions) to get you rocks which were displayed in every city and in schools. Afterward, scientists started: promised us within a few years that American people will be able to take ' On what occasions have you felt God significantly present for excursions to the moon. It never materialized. Every few weeks a spaceship goes you? up in space at the cost of billions. " What is your personal metaphor for God? What benefits are we as adults and our children and grandchildren in the " Whatever you feel obligated to do as a Jew, what is the source of classrooms learning from each mission? At one time the project was mainly competition with the Soviet Union. With billions of dollars we provided, we have that obligation? very little benefit. We all need someplace from which to start. How we are led, and We could solve or reduce our deficit and feed those who cannot find where we are led is what makes the discovery so exciting. food. We could solve the needed crucial health system. In the final analysis, if science and technology put a man in space The Cults Are "Soul-Searching." Will Your'sBeNext? why should it be secretive? Mankind should benefit here on Earth. I Special Program of B'nai Zion Women's League adore the space program but the people must learn from it. If not, then Sunday, February 5 at 4 p.m. at B'nai Zion. there are problems that need to be solved in our own towns. It's like buying a new boat when your kids are hungry. All teenagers and their parents are invited! Larry Levy (See Cult Quiz p. 5 and article p. 17.) The SHOFAR, February, 1995 Page 11 Deep In the Heart of Israel: Beth Lebovitz A Message From the Consul General of the State of Israel 1995. New Year. New experiences. New chaos. I have been transformed from an ulpanist and volunteer on Kibbutz Revivim to an The 1995 Israeli Budget entertainer for teenagers at Ramat Hadassah. Instead of waking up at 'Communicated by the GPO Economics Desk) 6 ajn. to report to the kitchen, I awake at 7:30 ajn. to accompany my During the night of December 29-30,1994, group of 24 Jean Claude Van Damme and WWFL (World Wrestling the Knesset passed the 1995 Government Bud­ Federation) fans to breakfast. The best way to describe my activities get. Budget spending for 1995 will be NIS 147.09 and routine at this youth village is with a detailed account of one ofmy billion net, 8.5% larger, in real terms, than the days. 1994 budget of NIS 126.49 billion. The gross Tuesday - January 10:1 awoke this morning to my usual 7:30 wake budget for 1995 is NIS 154.2 billion while the up nudge from one ofmy roommates, Debbie. Of course, I could hear budget excluding debt repayment, is NIS 129.0 Arye Mekel, billion. The budget is divided into three major the kids as well, running and yelling outside my window with the echo categories: the regular, development and invest­ Consul General for of Mizrachi [Eastern] music in the background. At breakfast, Elana, ment, and debt repayment (to the Bank of Isra­ the State of Israel one ofmy group's leaders, informed me that tonight I was to lead the el) budgets. The regular budget of NIS 109.4 billion covers Government evening activity. institutions, the defense, local authorities, and social services' budgets. The During the morning hours, three of us worked outside and around development and investment budget of NIS 35.8 billion, includes investments in the school gardening and raking leaves. Many ofthe kids would stop social services and economic infrastructure, The debt repayment budget trans to cheer me on by saying, "Good for you - Beth" (of course, in Hebrew). ferred to the Bank of Israel for repaying loans and interest, is NIS 1.75 billion. But the highpoint of my day and thus far of my two weeks was the The Government has stated its main goals for the 1995 budget are to continue to provide the combination of conditions necessary to ensure econom­ activity that I had planned. ic growth and stability, to decrease unemployment, and to absorb immigration. The goal was for all 24 kids to meet the seven other otzmaniks while Thus, the Government is spending more money on improving infrastructure, at the same time bring calm and working together as a group. At 7:15, education, and local authorities, and is budgeting funds to assist certain after dinner, my group met in our moadon (club room) so I could sectors such as the defense and health fund industries, and the kibbutzim in introduce and explain the game. The group was divided into four resolving their economic difficulties. smaller groups and told to find the other otzmaniks and gather certain Social spending will rise 14%, in 1995 due to the addition of more hours to information about them. Some ofthe questions they had to ask were: the school week, the provision of a greater variety of services to the public, and what isyour favorite food; favorite sport; where you are from; and your wage increases in the public sector. Transfer payments and supports will increase by 6% in the 1995 budget due to more transfer, payments to the local shoe size. It was so exciting when Sigalit and Miriam (two of only four municipalities and to the universities. Direct investments in infrastructure will girls in my group) came running up to me and said, "Beth - Brian in Bet increase 19% due togreate r investments in industrial and road infrastructure. Arava is from the same place you are" Tennessee." The fact that they Interest repayment will increase by 8% during the year because of payments were interested in learning about all of us and were able to retain the being made on loans guaranteed by the United States. The granting of credit personal information could not have made me happier. will drop by 6% in 1995 because the Government estimates that fewer mortgage While everyone was out running around the village, Elana and I loans will be made during the year. prepared cheese toast sandwiches with coke to serve to everyone upon 1995>8 budget continues the Government's long-term objective of reducing their return. I must admit I was nervous and insecure about the kids its defense and loan repayment expenditures. In 1995, these two elements make up 48.8% of the budget, while they accounted for 50.7% of 1994's budget. fully understanding their assignment. However, the Defense Ministry's budget for 1995 will be NIS 25.03 billion, or As my mom has always told me: "Ifyou don't have high expectations NIS 1.9 billion higher than its 1994 budget. then youwon't be disappointed." This piece of advice proved itself true. According to the Finance Ministry, direct budgetary supplements due to the I was in shock (and still am) about the success ofthe activity. All ofthe ongoing peace process are primarily going to three ministries: Foreign, Police, kids were so proud to present the results ofthe game and the verifica­ and Finance. Because of the peace process and the fruits it is bearing, the tion oftheir good behavior to me. But the highlight of my night was to Foreign Ministry is receiving abudget allocation for 229 more positions, and the see the happy and carefree expressions on their faces as they flung open Police Ministry is receiving approximately NIS 50 million in budgetary supple­ the door. It was heart-warming and rewarding to know they had an ments for an additional 1,300 positions as a result of implementing the Gaza- Jericho First Agreement with the Palestinians. The Finance Ministry is also evening of fun because of an activity I had organized. receiving a larger budget in order to provide for employment for former Again, tomorrow I will wake up to the nudge ofmy roommate and employees of the Civil Administration, whose positions ended due to the the bustle of kids outside. We are going to begin our "Otzma Project", agreements with the Palestinians, and to adjust for cooperation with the which is to renovate and paint the disco with one of this year's favorite Palestinian Autonomy. Other budgetary supplements due to the peace process themes -Reggae. In two months I don't know how profoundly I can are approximately NIS 70 million for the Agriculture Ministry and approxi­ affect their lives, but on a personal level, Ihope I can make a difference. mately NIS 20 million for the Civil Administration. According to figures provided by the Finance Ministry, the 1995 budget equals 49.6% of the Gross Domestic Product, while in 1994 the national budget equalled 47.8% of the GDP. The Finance Ministry has planned* the budget deficit to be 2.75% ofthe .GDP compared to abudget deficit of 3% during 1994. ReadO^ The Government expects to receive income of NIS 119.11 billion in 1995, an increase of approximately 8% over income received in 1994, leaving a budget "mOW NEW TAXES? deficitaof NIS 9.89 billion. Most of the income, NIS 87.94, will come from taxes.Due to changes in the tax structure, the Government will receive NIS 1.2 billion less in taxes during the year, due to expected economic growth, and the implementation of more effective collection methods, the Government expects to receive about NIS 6 billion more income in 1995. Other sources of revenue Winer, Levine & Young include remittances from abroad and other income. Debate on the budget continued for a week preceding its passage reflecting Certified Public Accountants the different opinions held by members of the Coalition, and leading to the postponement of a companion piece of legislation to the budget - the Economic 425 High Street Arrangements Law which allocates funds and provides guidelines for funding specificprojects. Thus, anumber of amendments to the Law, such as an increase 266-1811 266-0303 Fax in the budget to the Druse sector, increased aid to farmers, and a reduction in National Insurants payments have not yet been implemented. Page 12 The SHOFAR, February, 1995 Congregational News

B'nai Zion Synagogue Beth Sholom News Mizpah Congregation by Millie Lander by Harold Shapiro by Ruth Jaffe

Women's League will sponsor several im­ A new congress has gone into session in Friday, February 3 " Rabbi Klein's Shabbat portant events during the month of February; Washington and a new administration has message willbe "Jerusalem of Black", concern­ a program on cults, Sisterhood Shabbat and taken over at Beth Sholom. Sam Roistacher ing the ultra-Orthodox takeover of Jerusa­ Deli Day. is our new president and like congress, he is lem. Sunday, February 5, 4:00 p.m., Dawn full of innovative ideas. Friday, February 10 " "Friday Forum". Muroff, a Social Worker from Columbus, The first program ofthe new year will be a Rabbi Klein will discuss "Do Jews Believe in Georgiawill present a program, "TheCuUsare spaghetti supper to be co-chaired by Gayle Heaven and Hell?" during the Oneg Shabbat Soul Searching, WillYoursBeNext?" Students Roistacher and Karol Rudnick. Watch for in Feinstein Hall. in grades seventh through high school are further details in the mail. Friday, February 17 ~ Rabbi Klein's asked to attend with their parents. A committee is hard at work on the anni­ Shabbat message will be "Race, Genes and Friday evening, February 10 ' Sisterhood versary journal. All members are urged to I.Q.", a review of The Bell Curve. Babysitting Shabbat will be observed. The monthly solicit ads. Plans are being formulated for our provided. Shabbat Experience will be held in conjunc­ annual banquet and installation of officers. Friday, February 24 " Mizpah Congrega­ tion with this special Shabbat. Dinner will be Members will be notified when all is finalized. tion will welcome Harold Gordon as a "Jew- at 6:15, followed by services at 7:45 p.m. Call Much thanks to Muriel Porter for all the by-Choice" with a ceremony of conversion. Marilyn at the synagogue office to make res­ hard work and long hours she put in to make Friday, March 3 " "Sisterhood Celebra­ ervations. our rummage sale a success. Muriel, without tion Sabbath" Tuesday, February 28 " Everyone's favor­ a doubt, is one of the hardest working mem­ Sunday, February 12 at 3 pm the Choral ite fundraiser, Deli Day, will be held. Volun­ bers ofthe sisterhood. Arts Society will present a concert of Jewish teers are needed and ifyou are able to help, Also, thanks to Saul Hyman for construct­ music at Mizpah Congregation. Their pro­ please contact Arlene Zuckerman. ing all those shelves in the synagogue. It gives gram will include settings of Biblical texts, The membersof Women's League deserve us much needed storage space. selections from Ernest Bloch's "Sacred Ser­ a heartfelt Todah Rabah for all the hard work Congratulations to Saul Hyman and Millie vice", Jewish folksongs, and a medley from and effort they put in throughout the year in Shapiro for being selected volunteers of the Irving Berlin. making B'nai Zion a special place! Barbara year from the synagogue and the sisterhood Rabbis' Spring Series Oxenhandler is president. respectively. The second annual Spring Education Se­ Friday evening, February 24" The annual And final good news; the Rabbi Dov Ber ries, led by Rabbi Davidson and Rabbi Klein Brotherhood Shabbat will be held. Several Weisman has informed us that he will be will be held on Tuesday nights in March and local Protestant and Catholic organizations moving to Chattanooga in April and will be April. Classes will meet at 7:30 pm. Separate will attend this special Shabbat celebration at serving the congregation on a full time basis. registration fees will cover the cost oftext s and B'nai Zion. Dinner will be served at 6:30 p.m. materials. and the Friday evening service will follow. Rabbi Davidson's four-week course will Cati&]eh$htm$ Times meet in March at B'nai Zion Congregation. BEGINNING His topic will be Jewish Medical Ethics. His for ShabbM presentations will include traditional and SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 5^ modern Jewish ethical opinions in the areas RELIGIOUS SCHOOL of medicine and science. Rabbi Klein's April four-week course at WILL MEET AT Mizpah will discuss early and modern Jewish theologies. Under the title "God Is In This MIZPAH CONGREGATION. Place", he will use Rabbi Lawrence Kushner's book God Was In This Place, And I, i Didn't Ross Peiser will offer a level two Hebrew Know It. class. Contact the Synagogue office for more Spirituality Conference details. Rabbi Davidson will offer a course in Jew­ Mizpah Congregation will be participat­ ish Medical Ethics, Tuesday evenings, 7:30 ing in the Atlanta Spirituality Conference, Sunday February 19 from 8:30 am to 2:30 pm., p.m., March 7 through March 28 at B'nai February 03 5:51 Zion. sponsored by the Atlanta Reform Synagogue February 10 .5:58 Council. The annual conference features a Don't forget the weekly Adult February 17. 6:05 guest lecturer and workshops by local rabbis, Education Programs offered by B'nai cantors and educators. Rabbi Klein will be February 24.... 6:12 Zion, leading a workshop on "The Image of God in the Creation Stories". Torah Sparks, Shabbat mornings at 9:30 The conference, held at Temple Emraanu- a.m.; Library Discussion, Sunday morn­ These times are 20 minutes El, costs $12.50 per person which includes ings at 10:00 a.m. at Mizpah Congrega­ lunch. For more information contact Rabbi tion; before sunset. Klein. Lunch'n'Learn, Thursdays at noon. The SHOFAR, February, 1995 Page 13 B'nai Zion Goes West to Share Sherwin Simchaby Barbara Oxenhandler

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The Sherwin Family: Rabbi Rick, Josh, Elissa, Davy, Everyone gathered around to make Havdalah. Nomi and Joel. On December li—, forty-one Chattanoogans, along with other friends and family from eleven states, traveled to Phoenix to share in the simcha of Josh Sherwin's Bar Mitzvah. Josh is the son of Rabbi Rick and Ellisa Sherwin. On Friday night, Kass and Joan Abelson (maternal grandparents) hosted a lovely dinner at Beth El Congregation following the Minna and Kabbalat Shabbat services conducted by Josh. On Shabbat morning, the preliminary service was conducted by Sharon Cohen. Josh did a beautiful job conducting Shahareet and made all of us proud to be in attendance. Several B'nai Zion members served as Torah readers: Sharon Cohen, Lester Cohen, Yetta and Howard Gropper, Lynn Hochman, and Marcia Menuskin. Other honors were given to: Reuben Dubrow, Joy Greenberg, Helen Hanan, Colman Hochman, Irving Polsky, and Sylvia and Norman Slovis. Elissa and Rick Sherwin sponsored a Kiddush-Oneg in Josh's honor. Following Havdalah that evening, there was an informal dinner hosted by Ruth and Hal Sherwin (paternal grandparents) and an open house at Beth El. This gave the out-of-town guests an opportunity to mingle. The evening's entertainment included beautiful music-violin, guitar, piano, and a duet by the Cantor and hiswife. Amagician mesmerized both the children and adults. The highlight ofthe evening was the "Chattanooga Players "who sang parodies No, its not Simchat Torah. Its Josh's Bar Mitzvah! compiled by Marcia Menuskin for Josh and his family. As our weekend neared the end, the Chattanooga friends hosted a brunch at the Sherwin's IHltllBMl beautiful home. Tennessee participants included: Bruce & Merle Backer, Jerry & Rosalee Bogo, Lester, Sheila and Sharon Cohen, Janis Corenblum, Mandi, Cary & Russ Corenblum, gfllH i Dot & Reuben Dubrow, Paul & Joy Greenberg, Sara Greenberg, Howard & Yetta Gropper, • Helen & Victor Hanan, Colman & Lynn Hochman, Kendall Lasky, Jay & Marcia Menuskin, Barbara Oxenhandler, Fannie & Irving Polsky, Helen & Merv Pregulman, Judy Richelson, Duvy & Miriam Richelson, Norman & Sylvia Slovis, Dot Stock, Ellie & life Steve Ulin, and Lester, Ruth & Alex Votava. We all thor­ oughly enjoyed the weekend with the Sherwin family, and our spirits were never damp­ ened by the rain!

Above: Josh was happy it was his Bar Mitzvah Bight: The Chattanooga Players, underthe leadership of Marcia Menuskin, were the hit ofthe party! (L-R) Colman Hochman, Barbara Oxenhandler, Helen Hanan, Jay Menuskin, Marcia Menuskin, Sylvia Slovis, Ruth Votava, Yetta Gropper, and Lynn Hochman.. Page 14 The SHOFAR, February, 1995 Chattanooga Life Cycles Jennifer Strom & John Towers Engaged Names in the News Stephen and Andrea Strom of Ooltewah, Tennessee proudly Mazel Tov to: Deaths: announce the engagementof their Philip Cohen on his gradua­ Adolph Jacobs, who with his daughter, Jennifer Rae, to Mr. tion from UTC. wife founded Jacobs Wholesale John Blanchard Towers, the son Leslie Frank, daughter of Dr. Paper Co., died Saturday, Janu­ of John and Margaret Towers of Stuart and Fillis Frank, who re­ ary 7,1995, at St. Barnabas nurs­ Hanover, Massachusetts. ceived her Bachelor of Arts De­ ing home. Jennifer is a graduate of Bos­ gree in Communicative Disorders Mr. Jacobs was. born in Riga, ton University, where she received from the University of Alabama. Latvia. He went to Israel in 1923 and her Bachelor of Science Degree Tom, Gayle and Sam Johnson after two years there moved to Chatta­ in Advertising and Mass Commu­ on the birth of their daughter and nooga where he spent the rest of his nications. life. He was a member of B'nai Zion R sister, Stefani Gabrielle, born Congregation, Chattanooga Masonic John, a native of Hanover, December 20, 1994. Stephani Lodge 749 andwasa32nd-degree Scot­ Massachusetts, received his De- jf weighed 7 lbs. 15 oz. and was 201/ tish Rite Mason. He was active in the gree in English from Boston Col- I 2 inches long. Maternal grand­ Chattanooga Jewish Federation and lege parents are Harold and Yuppie Hadassah. He was preceded in death ' " 1 ill Shavin. Paternal grandparents by a grandson, Joel Hanan. The couple are residing and • are Ola Johnson and Slim Survivors include his wife of 60 working in Atlanta. The wedding Jennifer Strom Johnson and Mrs. A. F. Hill is the years, Dorothy Abramson Jacobs; is planned for September 9,1995 three daughters, Helen Hanan, Chat­ at the Bluff View Inn in Chattanooga great-grandmother. tanooga, Audry Mahler, Newton, Michael and Lauren Lebovitz Mass., and Rosalind Goldberg, A Real Comer who had a new baby boy, Baras Wellesley, Mass; five grandchildren, CNN producer Kevin Bohn, son of Barbara and Jerry Bohn, took Frank Lebovitz, on December 21, Michael Hanan, David and Debra some ribbing from colleagues last month, after appearing live on 1994. Baras Frank weighed 7 lbs. Mahler, and Andy and Amy Goldberg; CNN with correspondent John Holliman to describe that morning's 9 oz. and was 21 inches long. and two great-grandchildren. The fu­ shooting outside the White House. Maternal grandmother is Frances neral was Tuesday, January 10,1995 at 11 a.m. at B'nai Zion with Rabbi Josef Bohn, a well-liked, somewhat hyperkinetic off-camera White House pro­ Comess, and great-grandmother, Davidson officiating, with burial in ducer, ran outside during a press briefing after police shot a homeless man, Gertrude Zimmerman. Paternal B'nai Zion Cemetery. Memorial con­ Marcelino Corniel. Several minutes later, Bohn described it to Holliman on grandparents are Amelia Allen tributions may be made to B'nai Zion CNN. "I just told the audience what I'd seen," said Bohn, 29, downplaying his and Charles B. Lebovitz and great- Congregation or the Siskin Memorial 15 seconds of fame. His pals in the press room had a field day. "WeVe been grandmother, Rae David. Foundation. Arrangements were by asking him if he's hired an agent. Is he going to do a book tour? Any movie Sam Roistacher on becoming Chattanooga Funeral Home. deals?" said White House correspondent Wolf Blitzer, who also interviewed Bohn on CNN. More seriously, Blitzer said reporters are happy for Bohn - "one President of Beth Sholom Con­ Miriam Peller Rhodes, a teach­ of the hardest-working producers in the business." gregation. er for more than 40 years in local Rabbi Richard and Elissa public and religious schools, died Thursday morning, January 12,1995 Raymonde "Ray" Jaffe, who Sherwin on the bar mitzvah of in a local hospital. Mrs. Rhodes, a native of Brooklyn, N. Y., graduated for more than 40 years co-owned their son Joshua December 23 from City College of New York and UTC. Jaffe Shoe Stores here, died Fri­ and 24 at Beth £1 Congregation in In the 1950s she moved to Chattanooga with her' husband, longtime local day, Jan. 13,1995, in a local hos­ Phoenix, AZ. optometrist Dr. Albert Rhodes, and began her career teaching elementary school pital. Mrs. Jaffe was a native of and Hebrew and Judaic studies. She taught at Clara - Carpenter Elementary in Stuart and Laura (Nelson) Paris, France, and had lived here the Head Start program, at Piney Woods Elementary, Avondale Elementary, Wiston on their New Year's Eve for the past 47 years. Cedar Hill Child Development Center, B'nai Zion Nursery School, Avondale She was a member of B'nai Zion marriage. Mazel tov also to Bar­ Elementary School, the Chattanooga Jewish Day School, Mizpah Temple and at bara and Jay Wiston and Natalie Synagogue and the France Circle for a religious school in Dalton, Ga. She also volunteered at Eastdale and Woodmore some 40 years, and of the Rossville and Mike Nelson. elementaries, tutored new.immigrants and was a docent at the Hunter Museum Chamber of Commerce. Survivors of American Art. include her husband and business Condolences to: She was a member of Hadassah women's Zionist organization, VFW Post partner, Isadore Jaffe; two sons, Mon­ Melinda Rosenthal on the death 1289 Auxiliary, the Jewish Cultural Arts Committee of the Jewish Community te Jaffe, Bielefeld, Germany, and Dr. of her mother, Nonie Smith, who passed Federation, the Congregation Beth Sholom executive board and the Jewish Pierre Jaffe, Columbia, S.C.; daugh­ away on Dec 16i£ in Montgomery. Community Federation board. Mrs. Rhodes was honored in 1989 as "Volunteer ter, Jo Ann Braheny, North Hollywood, Dorothy Jacobs, Helen Hanan, of the Year" by the Jewish Community Federation. Calif.; three sisters, Mireille Scheni, Audry Mahler and Rosalind Goldberg She was the daughter of the late Esther and Mates Peller. Survivors include: Chattanooga, Suzanne Studin and on the death Adolph Jacobs. her husband, Dr. Albert Rhodes; two daughters, Alicia Nelson and Selena Katz; Jeannine Delaunay, both of Paris; four Dr. Albert Rhodes, Alicia Nelson, two sons, Dr. Clayton Rhodes and Dr. Harvey Rhodes; two sisters, Adrienne grandchildren; several nieces and Selena Katz, Dr. Clayton Rhodes, Dr. Schoens, Richmond, Va., and Augusta Szego, Long Island, N.Y.; a brother, nephews. Martin Peller, Florida; and several grandchildren. Harvey Rhodes, Adrienne Schoens, Services were held on Monday Jan­ Augusta Szego and Martin Peller on Funeral services were held at noon Friday, January 13,1995 at B'nai Zion uary 16,1995 at Chattanooga Funeral the death of Miriam Rhodes. Synagogue with Rabbi David Nelson and Rabbi Josef Davidson officiating. Home, East, with Rabbi Josef Da­ Isadore Jaffe, Monte Jaffe, Dr. Burial was in Beth Sholom Cemetery at Lakewood Memory Gardens, East with vidson officiating and burial in B'nai Pierre Jaffe, Jo Ann Braheny, Mireille Rabbi Dov Ber Weisman officiating. Zion Cemetery. Memorial contribu­ Scheni, Suzanne Studin and Jeannine Memorial contributions may be made to the Miriam Rhodes Jewish Cultural tions may be made to B'nai Zion Syn­ Delaunay on the death of Raymonde Arts Fund, in care of the Jewish Community Federation, 5326 Lynnland Terrace, agogue or a favorite charity. Jaffe. Chattanooga 37411. The SHOFAR, February, 1995 Page 15 Jewish Community Religious School ) Tu B'Shevat was celebrated at the Jewish Community Religious School with special seders and a great biblical ecological performance of "Guarding the Garden" sponsored by the Jewish Cultural Arts Council of the Jewish Community

^^^ The 4* and 5* Grade say nVCIuumn as they drink the first cup of tnefru^ 7^griderssaid,"()rangeyougladitsTuBShvatr their Seder Tu B'Shvat.

m Sam Johnson also made L'Chaim Rachael Brem, Liana Gefter and Shelley Richelson shared raisins with the mmmm in Playgroup. Pre-Kand Kindergarten classes for TuBShvat. Below: The Hand 2?i. AI r •«,. » ,*.. graders had a great seder with Barbara Wise and Marianna Allen. Above. Lext Ftnkle and Ariel Mack were all smiles! Below: Deborah Spector, Corey Bell and Traci Young really get into this holiday!

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Hadassah News by Judy Sachsman Mizpah Sisterhood Regular Monthly Luncheons You are invited to a 12 noon Sisterhood luncheon meeting on Thursday, February 2,1995, to be held at Mizpah in Feinstein Hall. As the secular 1995 New Year rollsin, we start off another ambitious Cost ofthe lunch will be $3. Hadassah year. This will be the first of regular Sisterhood monthly luncheon On February 18-19, the Hadassah Regional Winter Board Meeting meetings, which will be held on the first Thursday of every month at takes place in Birmingham. Those interested in joining me and Fillis Mizpah. So mark your calendars now. Frank, please call (265-8050/Judy). This series of luncheons at the Temple is in addition to the regular Hadassah "young-at-heart" members who would like to attend the Sisterhood night meetings which are held in the homes of members. Young Leaders Seminar in Miami, February 26-27, please call me. The night and day programs each month will be different so that those Two of those lucky participants will have their plane fare covered by who may want to attend both meetings will not have to see the same Hadassah, plus $100 toward conference registration. program twice. Cooks for the Mizpah monthly luncheons will be on a Hadassah and Chair of Judaic Studies, Dr. Resnick, will welcome voluntary basis; Joy Adams and her cooking committee are volunteer­ Menachem Kellner from Haifa University to our community 7:30, ing to get things going. February21, when Dr. Kellner will speakat the JCC. Bring your "Blue As you all know, the present Sisterhood has been operating for the Box" for free dessert! past five years very successfully on a local basis, not affiliated with April 30 - May 2 will be the Southern Regional Spring Conference National. This new luncheon series is an additional program of our in Knoxville, "Catch the Volunteer Spirit." Join the fun and the Hadassahpresen t sisterhood. members going for a day excursion or overnight! To acquaint you with what to expect: There are no Sisterhood dues. And April 2 is our tentative Donor Date. Save Sunday at 1:00 p.m. There are no Sisterhood officers. Instead, Mizpah Sisterhood of 1995 and wait for surprise details! is run by a Steering Committee: namely, Donna White-Dropkin, Congratulations to the Hochman family on making Lynn and treasurer; Amy Cohn, general facilitator; Tracye Berz and Beth Coleman's daughter, Hallie, and two daughters-in-law, Jennifer and Roberts, program; Sue Cohn, <4nn Poss, and Barbara Klein, commu­ Dena, life members. The gift that means the most will last a lifetime. nity action; Faith Minnen, GiftShop; Trudy Trivers, mail box; and now Think Haddasah. A peaceful 1995. Joy Adams, monthly luncheons at Mizpah. I personally hope that you will say *yes" when you are called for your LOOkOUt BBYO Wins! by Corey Bell, Advisor reservation for the Sisterhood lunches. Joy Adams, Luncheon Chairperson Throughout 1994 Chattanooga BBYO.now officially named Look­ out BBYO #5281, has been making a record comeback in Chattanoo­ 1995 Mizpah Sisterhood Calendar ga. Its membership has grown from seven members to almost thirty members in just over two years and things are just beginning. March 5 Sisterhood and Adult Education Over the past year, your chapter of BBYO has been working Present "Ethnic Cooking for Passover" tirelessly to get everyone in Chattanooga active and again have Chat­ Sunday afternoon at the home of tanooga recognized on a national level as one ofthe best,most creative, and most exciting chapters in the country. I am happy to say, and would Monique & Jeff Gefter like to congratulate all the members of Lookout BBYO #5281 on their recent victories at the Cotton States Region's regional convention. March 8 Rabbi Joseph Klein will speak at the Lookout BBYO won "Most Improved Chapter" and "BBYO Pro­ home of M.J. Levine gram ofthe Year" for "Splatterball Weekend", which was attended by over forty people from all over the region. I would like to thank and May 10 To be announced congratulate all the members of Lookout BBYO for their effort, dedication, enthusiasm, and a job well done this year. I would also like Lookout BBYO Takes Awards at Nashville Convention to give a special thanks to our regional delegates Michael Abramson, Michael Wise, and Shelley Richelson for attending convention. Con­ From December 25-29, the Cotton States region ofthe B'nai Brith gratulations and good luck at Ski-Weekend. Youth Organization held their annual convention in Nashville, Ten­ If you would like more information about BBYO or upcoming nessee. Over 210 teens from Knoxville, Memphis, Chattanooga, New BBYO events please call Corey Bell at 894-1286 or Marcy Pellegrino at Orleans, Johnson City, Nashville, Birmingham, and Mobile attended. 894-1317. Chattanooga was represented by Michael Wise, Michael Abramson, Shelley Richelson, and advisor Corey Bell. After changing our name from OchsAZAIMoccasin B'nai Zion Women's League BBG to Lookout BBYO, we continued our fresh start cordially invites members, family and friends to join us for with a tremendous showing at convention. The chap­ Sisterhood Shabbat & Shabbat Experience Dinner ter won awards for Best Program in the region (Splatterball Weekend) and lor Most Improved Chap­ Friday evening, February 10* ter. Michael Abramson won the table tennis champion­ ship. Dinner at 6:15 p.m. sharp Services at 7:30 p.m. Our most recent events included Freshman Rush Oneg Shabbat to follow services. and Splatterball Weekend, where over sixty people from Knoxville, Dalton, and Chattanooga attended. Dinner: Adults: $6 Teens: $3 JO Children under 13: $1.50 Some of our upcoming events include a Super Bowl Please make reservations by calling Marilyn at 894-&900. Party and Ski Weekend. Michael Abramson, Aleph Moreh The SHOFAR, February, 1995 Page 17 ,, , B'nai Zion Women's League The Cults Are S6ul^$earchIng ',.. Will Yours Be Next? by Barbara Oxenhandler Sunday afternoon, February 5th, B'nai Zion Women's League will sponsor a thought- Winter activities continue to flourish for provoking program entitled, "The Cults ore Soul B'nai Zion Women's League. Searching: Will Yours Be Next?", presented by Sunday afternoon, February 5th, B'nai Zion DavmMuroffof Columbus, GAata4p.m,atihe Women's League will sponsor a thought pro­ voking program entitled "The Cults are Soul synagogue. Searching: WillYoursBeNextT', presented by The following is Mrs. Muroffs description of her "Cult" Dawn Muroff of Columbus, GA. The program presentation. will be at B'nai Zion at 4 pan.. Beyond a doubt, the cult-related question I am All Women's League members and their asked most often is "What is the profile ofthe average guests are invited to this most informative cult member?" We all need to be reassured thatthose meeting. Special guests will be ail Community individuals who are attractive to cult recruiters and Religious School 7th & 8th graders and all are susceptible to their techniques are "other"-not high school students and their parents are like us or those we love. My answer, however, is not most welcome to attend. There are 2,000- pleasing to most. When I address Jewish audiences, 3,000 cults in the United States today, togeth­ it's even more disconcerting. In many ways, the er claiming approximately 5 million members. personal attributes we value in ourselves and those Jews make up less than 2% of the U.S. close to us are also highly valued by cults. Rather than polulation,yet 15-30% of cult membership is trying to delude ourselves into thinking that we are Jewish. Take this opportunity to learn about somehow immune, we must understand that we are this threat to our families for yourself and all ideal recruitees. What has prevented many of us Dawn Muroff those dear to you. from beocming cult victims is simply not hav­ ing had two circumstances coincide-a period Dawn DeRoy Muroff, a Los Angeles na­ On Friday night, February 10th, we will tive, received a BA. in Religious Studies celebrate our annual Sisterhood Shabbat in of vulnerability and contact with a cult re­ cruiter or cult literature. from California State University, conjunction with the monthly Shabbat Expe­ Northridge. Many of ber college credits rience Dinner. The dinner will begin prompt­ There are at least 2,000-3,000 cults in the U.S. today, together claiming approximately 5 million were earned during one and a half years of ly at 6:15 pan. with a short evening service to members. Jews make up less than 2% of the U.S. study in Israel. She is a graduate of the follow at 7:30. Cost for dinner is $6 for adults, population, yet 15-30% of cult membership is Jew­ Double Masters Program in Social Work $3.50 for teenagers and $1.50 for children ish. (Some say Jews comprise 40% of Eastern and and Jewish Communal Service from the under 13. Reservations are required - call Mass Therapy groups.) During my presentation, I University of Southern California and He­ Marilyn in the synagogue office at 894-8900 describe numerous theories regarding this phenom­ brew Union College. Her long term interest by Wednesday, February 8th.. enon. I also explain the indoctrination techniques used, their gradual physical and psychological im­ in destructive cults, which began a the age of Our Deli Day fundraiser will be held Tues­ 11, motivated her to write her graduate the­ day, February 28th.. Once again we will offer pact, and the radical manner in which individuals are changed during membership in these groups. sis on the rehabilitation process of former an authentic Kosher delicatessen meal: 1/4 # When an individual joins a cult, family cult members and its implications for men­ corned beef or turkey sandwich, pickle, cole members and friends are also profoundly af­ tal health practitioners, clergy and other slaw, chips and dessert, all for just $5.50 -such fected. We will explore this issue and provide professionals who are often approached for a deal!. Please support this ambitious effort. advice for those in assistance. To obtain information she met B'nai Zion Synagogue and B'nai Zion Women's League contact with a cult with numerous former members, cult edu­ member. We will also cation experts, and attended two national Deli Day Lunch discuss the different conferences on destructive cults. ways people leave Upon graduating, she was asked to be­ Tuesday, February 28^ \ 1:30-1:30 cults, and the long come the Coordinator of the newly estab­ B'nai Zion Social Hall road to recovery lished Resource Center on Cults at the Los which they face. If we Angelcsjewish Community Relations Com­ are to welcome Jew­ mittee's Commission on Cults and mission­ Treat yourself, family, friends, and employees ish former members aries. In addition to organizing and dissem­ to an authentic Kosher delicatessen meal: back into our com­ inating materials on cult related topics, she 1/4 lb. Kosher corned beef on rye or turkey on wheat, munity, it is impera­ provided support services to those who con­ pickle, cole slaw, potato chips and dessert- tive that we under­ tacted the Commission from across the coun­ all for the same low price of $5JiO stand their needs and try, and occasionally across the globe. issues. Dawn currently resides in Columbus, Free delivery for all pre-paid orders of 10+/location. The last section of GA with her husband, Rabbi Leonard Zev my presentation covers Muroff, and their 13 month old daughter, , Messianic groups and Shira. She is Sisterhood President of | Name • Phone their staggering rise in Shearith Israel Synagogue. j Address activity. I explain how Corned Beef @ $5.50 each Turkey @ $5.50 each they distort Judaism and misrepresent Christianity, why they are appealing to Total $ enclosed some Jews, and what we can do to thwart their effectiveness. I Please make checks payable to B'nai Zion Women's League and I When concluding my presentation, I leave my audience with two challenges: . send it along with your order coupon to: , 1 To educate themselves, their parents and children about destructive groups I Sandy Zuckerman, 7458 Twinbrook Drive, Chattanooga, TN 37421. I and their techniques. I distribute a packet of materials which includes a list of cult \ Your order is n»*ded immediately in order for you to raceivo your meals on time. awareness resources. 2 To create Jewish environments that are more inviting Clip and sand in today! ^ ' than the cults and messianic churches. I allow for a question and answer period and make myself available afterward for private consultations. Page 18 The SHOFAR, February, 1995 Jewish Community Programs

Chai Steppers Happenings Yfofcfeh CM? by Joy Adams m Don't forget. Yiddish Club meets the second Thursday of Chai Stepper Monthly Luncheon Meetims every month at the JCC, The Tuesday. February 21 12:00 Noon at the JCC. next meeting will be Thursday, February 9 at 1:30 p.m. Ifyo u are Program: Dr. Allen Lewis, exercise physiologist from the Chatta­ in the mood to have a little con­ nooga Heart Institute will speak on maintaining your health through versation, listen to a great Sha­ exercise. lom Aleichem story and hear a Tuesday. March 21 12:00 Noon at the JCC. few Yiddish songs by Theodore Program: Purim Bowl. This will be a rematch of the famous Bikel, then this club is for you. Chanukah Bowl. There is no fee to join. Contact Tuesday. April 11 12:00 Noon at the JCC. Marcy Pellegrino at the JCC Program: Native American, Alva Crow, will speak about the (894-1317) for details. Moccasin Bend Burial Grounds. The cost for all luncheon meetings is $3 per person. h Special Events Above: Mrs. Alice Gutterman, Andrea Strom's mother who was visiting Friday. February 10 1:00 p.m. at Senior Neighbors from Florida, celebrated a special birthday with the Chai Steppers. Program: The Ripe N'Ready Players Cost: $3.50 per person. Join us at 12:15 p.m. at the JCC where we will meet and caravan to Senior Neighbors on 8th and Newby Streets for the annual song and f''SIO'N'Easy Exercise j dance performance of the Ripe N'Ready Players. This group is now touring nationally and this is our opportunity to see them right here in Mondays and Thursdays at 11 A.M. at the JCC Chattanooga. It promises to be an entertaining and fun afternoon. On any given Monday or Thursday you can find up to 15 partici­ Tuesday. March 7 P.-00 a.m. at the JCC pants in our Slo N' Easy exercise classes. And the participants say they can feel the difference. Thanks to Joy and Barnetta for leading these Program: Trip to Atlanta to see the new Atlanta Jewish History classes. Ifyou think you're in need of a little exercise and would like the Museum.Cost: $12.00 per person (includes breakfast and transporta­ motivation of doing it with friends, then our class is for you. There is tion) no cost and the benefits are terrific! We will meet at the JCC at 9:00 a.m. for a bagel breakfast and then N head for Atlanta to visit the new museum. We may even squeeze in a Conversational Hebrew Class stop at Harry's on the way back. Join us for an entertaining and Due to lackof participants, we were unable to hold Chaim Charyn's educational day! conversational Hebrew class. If you are interested in taking this class, please contact Marcy Pellegrino at 894-1317 and we will Golden Agers by Mary Spector reschedule the class. Cost $18 per person for six weeks.

The Golden Agers extend their condolences to the families of Adolf The Golden Agers meet every Wednesday at the Jewish Commu­ Jacobs and Miriam Rhodes. Mr. Jacobs was an active member of nity Center to play cards and bingo and enjoy a hot kosher meal. Golden Agers. Mrs. Rhodes always remembered her mother's partic­ Transportation is available by calling 894-1317. Birthdays are celebrat­ ipation in Golden Agers by bringing home-baked hamentaschen at ed on the third Wednesday of each month. Join us any Wednesday. Purim. They will both be greatly missed. You'll be glad you came!

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People of all ages enjoyed "Guarding the Garden," a biblical ecology play brought to VujtoriaDiStefanoandMaxBastienmetLmith Chattanooga by the Jewish Cultural Arts Council of the Jewish Community Federation, up close and personal after the performance. presented at the Jewish Community Religious School on January 22*.

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Hi ••M As Sarah Stolloff watches over baby Molly Minnen, we realize that some ofthe toys in the Jewish Community Federation's Play Group Jewish Community Federation for two and three year olds are real. Ifyou have age appropriate toys Young Leadership Contemporary Issues Series whichyou would like to donate, please call Marcy Pellegrino or Amy Presents an Encore Performance of the Boulware at 894-1317. The Play group meets every Sunday Mizpah Players Morning during the Jewish Community Religious School. in "Fiddler on the River" WINER & CROWNOVER , P.C. to be followed by a discussion on Jewish Family Values, led by Steve Prigohzy, and a dessert CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS reception at Mizpah Congregation Saturday, February 18^ at 7:30 p.m. 1120 First Tennessee Bank Bldg. 701 Market Street if you are between the ages of 25-45 Chattanooga, TN 37402 (give or take a little!) 265-0047 we hope to see you there.

Members of For further information contact: Private Companies Practice Section Committee: Michael Lebovitz and John Pregulman, co-chairs, Jeff Balser, Amy Cohn, Elisabeth Gordon, Jed Mescon. Staff: Lou American Institute of Certified Public Accountants Solomon and Marcy Pellegrino. u

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Miriam Rhodes, a teacher and role model to generations of children ^ To Miriam Rhodes and adults in the Jewish and secular community of Chattanooga passed away on January 12,1995. Miriam's loving kindness was In loving memory to totally without boundaries of religion, race or geography. Love and concern for each person she met shone from her face like the rays of a Spiritual Mother light attributed to Moses as he descended Mount Sinai. May we have and Teacher learned enough from fust knowing her to carry on in her footstepsw Left: Miriam and her beloved husband, AL share a whimsical moment with a mime at "Fly Me to the Moon: The Second Voyage" in 1 March, 1994. f i: ff likank ^

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A handwritten scrap of paper on Ml the wall in •11 >- \xMiriam's kitchen... 7%M is /&? Chattanooga Hebrew School Kindergarten Class in May 1962. Left: John Pregulman Classes were held at the Siskin Foundation on Vine Street. MiriamRhodes and Ellen Binder is the teacher on the left. Many will recognize themselves or their children shared their 5th in this photo. Wendy (Binder) Beker is the first girl in the third row from birthday party with the left. Her daughter, Hannah, is in Miriam's Kindergarten Class at the Mrs. Rhodes and their Chattanooga Community Religious School below (seated). kindergarten class at Right Below: Miriam Rhodes with her Kindergarten Class on thefirst day the Chattanooga ofthe Chattanooga Community Religious School, September 25, 1994. Hebrew School in Grandaughter, Allison Rhodes is huddled with Alex Votava and Zan February 1963. Rosenthal. Left: Miriam represented Beth Sholom Congregation as president of its Sisterhood at the Community Yom H a S h o a h Commemoration in 1993. (L-R) Miriam Rhodes, Barbara Oxenhandler, Judy Sachsman and Helen Smith.

Contributions may be made to the Jewish Community Federation for the Miriam Rhodes Jewish Cultural Arts Fund. The SHOFAR, February, 1995 Page 21

Miriam had challenging questions for Leonard Davis, director of the Above: Miriam served as a SJ3JM volunteerfor Hadassah in Israel. Here, Jerusalem office ojAIPAC,following his Mideastbriefmg. (L-R) Davis, Jay she teaches English to a young Ethiopian immigrant. Wiston, Robert Siskin and Miriam Rhodes. Below: Miriam introduces two young students to the Hebrew alphabet at B'nai Zion Sunday School

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Miriam was a Life Member of Hadassah and an ardent Zionist. In September '93 she was installed as Corresponding Secretary ofthe Chattanooga Chapter. (L-R) Lucile Speal, Andrea Strom, Fillis Frank, Judy Sachsman, Miriam Rhodes and Sylvia Frumin. Below left: Miriam never passed up an opportunity to learn. She attended yearly retreats at the B'nai Brith Institute in Little Switzerland, NC. In 1994, she andAl attended an Institute on Jewish Medical Ethics with the Hymans, Porters and die Yagodas.

mm ••am M Miriam served as Chair of the Soviet & Ethiopian Jewry sub-committee of the Federation's Community Relations Committee as well as being on the Federation Board. Here, she is part of an airport welcoming delegation, greeting newly arrived Russian immigrants to Chattanooga. Page 22 The SHOFAR, February, 1995 •S3 /OB UJA National Missions Calendar Spring - Summer - Fall 1995

March 12*22 Maimonides Mission "IntheFootstepsofMainionides'is an opportunityfor physicians, dentists, and their spouses, to see Israel through the eyes of her people, visit colleagues, meet Israeli leaders, and truly experience the spirit of the land of Israel. March 18-26 Spring Students Mission April 12-24 Passover Family Mission Cost: $3,095 per person April 30-May 10 Homecoming II Mission June 18-25 Women's Div. Campaign Chair & Directors Mission June 18-28 Southeast Region Family Mission Suggested Vol. Gift: $1,000 Subsidy: $500 -3 .,. -1 Bar/Bat Mitzvah childwill be free. Give dad the gift of Father's Day in Israel. June 18-28 Homecoming III Mission June 25-July 5 Family Mission II «*-*. S4&JY July 2-13 Singles Mission I (25-35) July 9-19 Family Mission III 1 July23-Aug.2 Singles Missionll (25-35) August 6-11 Prime Minister's Mission August 6-16 Young Adults Mission (21-27) August 6-16 Family Mission IV August 6-17 Grandparents'/ A Grandchildren's Mission m W m August 13-23 Young Couples Mission Sept 3-13 Singles Over 35 Mission SoutAecut "ReyioK "jfamify TKiteio* October 22-26 Womens Division Lion of Judah Mission Oct.22-Nov.l President's Mission 9m*1X-2X. 1995 Dec.24-Jan3 Winter Family Mission GET TO KNOW THE PEOPLE OF ISRAEL ' spend evenings with Israeli families, meet immigrant families and hear their tales of absorption. Talk to immigrants in job training programs that you help fund. When you see Israel's advancements in high technology, you 're guaranteed to feel intense pride. "All mission Do THINGS THATYOVNEVER IMAGINED DOING ~ meet thosefamous Israeli soldiers on military bases " sit participants wi II be in what was a Syrian bunker ~ take a jeep ride across the Golan Heights. solicited. SHABBAT INJERUSALEM is JUKE NO OTHER " The city iswrappedin peacefulness.Jerusalemites strollthe "Subsidy is available still streets. Songs of Shabbat waft through the air from synagogues and dinner tables. on applicable missions WE WILL WELCOME SHABBAT AT THE WESTERN WALL before our Shabbat dinner celebration. During the if suggested gift level day, you may walk through the quaint Jewish Quarter or the pristine Armenian Quarter, and visit biblical and art museums. When Shabbat ends join the competitionfor aspotonBenYehuda Street, is met. where the kids will be mesmerized by street performers. "Costs based on BECOME AN AFICIONADO OF THE ALLURING DESERT. Driving through the magical vastnessyoull stop at double occupancy. archaeological digs, moshavim, and famous high-tech agricultural facilities.

"All information is DARE TO HAVE THE TIME OF YOVR LIFE " exploring mystical Jaffa, taking a cruise on the poetic Kinneret, subject to change. discovering the fortress city ofAkko, and plunging into the lively life of a Tel Aviv night.

"For more inf ormati on, GOLFATCAESAREA " Treat Dad (or Mom) to a Father's Day SpecialatIsrael's mostexclusivecountry please contact Jay club. An all inclusive round of golf and lunch is featured. Wiston, Missions (THIS MISSION HAS BEEN DESIGNED FOR FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN 7 YEARS OF AGE AND ABOVE.) Chai r, at 855-0001 or ALL CHILDREN TO BE BAR OR BAT MITZVAH Lou Solomon at 894- 1317. TRAVEL FREE This year in Jerusalem! WITH THEIR FAMILIES. The SHOFAR, February, 1995 Page 23 4 111 w n H

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Henrietta Elson has shared this photo with the Chattanooga Jewish Pictorial Museum ofthe 1930 Pesach Seder at the home of Isadore and Paula Osovsky, in back of their grocery store at TlmB^JSMMBBBL 24th and Williams. Published 10 times a year by the Jewish Community Federation of (Front L-R) 1. Henrietta Chernick Elson, 2. William Osovsky, 3. GoldieGreate r Chattanooga, located at the Jewish Community Center. The Stahl Michaels, 4. William Parker, 5. Joseph Parker, 6. Mose Hyman, mailin7. g address is: P.O. Box 8947, Chattanooga, TN 37414. Harry Hyman (wife stayed home), 8. Belle Stahl of New York, married to Max Stahl (Paul Stahl's Uncle). (Row 2-L-R) 1. Sam Parker, 2. Mary Pris Siskin, President Parker (married to Sam Parker), 3. Arthur Chernick, 4. Ethyl Parker, 5. Louis B. Solomon, Executive Director Abe Parker (married to Ethyl Parker), 6. Rachael Stahl (married to Marlene P. Solomon, Editor William Stahl), 7. Paula Osovsky (married to Isadore Osovsky). (Row 3 -

L-R) 1. Julius Parker (News Free-Press Editor), 2. Max Stahl (Paul Stahl'sEditoria l Board >; Uncle), 3. Alex Parker, 4. Ethyl Goodman Parker Dubrov (Widow), 5. Miriam Levine, Chairman Julius Goodman Parker (The Doctor MD) New York, 6. Mary Stahl, 7. Isadore Osovsky, 8. Joseph Chernick (Henrietta's Widower Father), 9.Members : William Stahl. Steven Prigohzy Irven Resnick Gerry Sadow Robert H. Siskin The Chattanooga Jewish Pictorial Museum, a project ofthe Jewish A. Steven Ulin Community Federation's Chai Steppers, will showcase family pictures of everyday life past and present. Confirmation classes, Hebrew Reporters: classes, lifecycle events, holiday celebrations, ceremonial objects, all Ruth Jaffe, Mizpah Harold Shapiro, Beth Sholom serve as vivid reminders of our Jewish community history. Judi Spector, Young Judaea Millie Lander, B'nai Zion Ifyou wantyour family included, please call Joy Adams, chair of this Typists: Andrea G. Strom and Judy Kazemersky project, at 892-2664 and she will arrange everything. The SHOFAR is mailed at no charge to members of the Jewish Community Federation of Greater Chattanooga. Additional Deadline for the subscriptions are available at $25 a year. All submissions must reach the Federation office by the 10th of the month to be included in the next month's issue. All letters must be March Shofar: signed to be considered for publication. The viewsand opinions expressed in guest editorials and in the letters column are those of the authors and not necessarily those of the Friday, February 10& Federation or of the editorial staff of this newspaper. Page 24 The SHOFAR, February, 1995 % The Jewish Community Federation of Greater Chattanooga invites you to attend it's

Second Annual Meeting (63rd Annual Meeting of the Jewish Welfare Federation)

Sunday, February 12,1995, at 7:00 p.m. Jewish Community Center Building 5326 Lynnland Terrace HIGHLIGHTS OF THE EVENT:

4 Campaign '95 Report to the Community 4 & Election and Installation of Board Members Q $ President's "State of the Federation" Message £, ^ Presentation of "'94 Volunteer of the Year" Awards Joy Adams & Barnetta Allen...... Jewish Community Federation

Miriam Rhodes (in memoriam)•••**•*•»•*•»••*•••*••••••*«••••••ee««ee**e«9*eee*«*»*« l Hadassah Saul Hyman...... «..—..„..«...... —..«..«.—«.Beth Sholom Congregation .....„...... „.....-...... —...... Beth Sholom Sisterhood ...Mizpah Congrega Tracye Berz.. ..Mizpah Sisterhood Harry Dubrov•«••*•••*•••••«•«•#*#•••••••••*«**•«•**•*•*•••«•*•*••••«*•..•*»•• * B'nai Zion Synagogue Henrietta Elson...... B'nai Zion Women's League Ellen Hays., ..Jewish Community Religious School

Feature Presentation: Internationally acclaimed comedian, Mickey Freeman One of America's outstanding humorists, Freeman gained international Same for his portrayal of the role •I of Private Zimmerman on the television series "Sergeant Bilko." The New York-born comedian has won wide acclaim as an after-dinner speaker and raconteur at major hotels, night clubs and on cruise ships. He has also been featured on ABC's "Nightline" with Ted Koppel, discussing the "History of the Catskills."

No Solicitation of Funds Dietary Laws Observed

1995 NOMINATING COMMITTEE REPORT For Three-Year Term Expiring 1997 Joy Adams Gabriela Halfin David Solovey Jeff Balser Michael Mallen Judi Spector Jenny Brodsky Barbara Oxenhandler

1995 NOMINATING COMMITTEE Gary Chazen Helen Pregulman Jay Susman Miriam Levine Pris Siskin

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