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Volume 10 Number 2 Campaign '96 Issue Tishrei - Cheshvan 5756 October, 1995 Federation Launches 1996 Drive Goal of $800,000 Set For'! Dual Challenge of Raising Funds and Building Jewish Community . The '96 Campaign leadership is set to meet the dual challenge of raising funds and building Jewish community. As it launches its '96-effort, the leadership is both poised and confident that they will meet and exceed the '96 goal of $800,000, which would result in a record campaign. Gary Chazen will serve as 1996 Federation General Campaign Chair and Rosalee Bogo will be heading the Women's Division Campaign. The focus of this year's campaign is to reach out in a personal way to as many donors in the community as possible. "We want the opportunity to talk face-to-face with people about the community and Jewish life in Chattanooga," stated Chazen. "The case for giving to the Federation Campaign is compelling, but we haven't always done an effective job of communicating it. Slogans are nice, but personal contacts are critical. We are not talking about something abstract; we are talking about the type of community we want and how to attain it." Rosalee Bogo agrees. "The Federation is the heart of our Jewish Gary Chazen, Community. It provides a continuum of programs and services to the entire Rosalee Bogo, community, and serves as the link to Jews throughout the U.S., in Israel and Campaign '96 General Chair '96 Women's Division Chair worldwide. While our ability to raise funds is key, community planning, coordination, social service delivery, supporting Jewish education, liaisons to community groups and Major Gifts Dinner Kicks advocacy are all part of the package." The Federation Campaign has been hit hard by demographics, political trends, and complacency. Off Campaign November 5- Major contributors have moved away or died during ihe past few years, and the community has The 1996 Jewish Community Federation of Greater struggled to replace these critical gifts. This challenge will continue to accelerate. Compounding the Chattanooga Campaign will be launched on Sunday, No­ problem is the political trend for government to step back and expect charitable and private groups vember 5th, with a joint Men's and Women's Division to fill the gaps in social services. Major Gifts Dinner to be held at 6:30 p.m. at the home of Additionally, a strong Israel moving towards peace with her neighbors and the enviable status that American Jews have achieved as individuals and as a community, have led many to place their Jewish Merv and Helen Pregulman. Addressing the group will be concerns lower on their list of priorities. "The annual Federation Campaign is the best way to ensure the Honorable Ayre Mekel, Counsel General of Israel to the that the needs ofthe Jewish people here in Chattanooga, around the world and in Israel are met. No Southeastern United States. other contribution touches or improves more lives," stated Chazen. "It is our good fortune to live in The Major Gifts Dinner will provide an opportunity for a time when neither Israel nor our community face external threats to their existence arid allows us the Federation to thank individual donors who contribute to attack the communal challenges we've neglected. While remaining vigilant and connected to our $1,500 or more to the Men's Division or $1,000 to the fellow Jews, we must rededicate ourselves to defining and building community. This takes Women's Division. "The Major Gifts Dinner is an excellent commitment, intelligence, ingenuity, soul-searching, creativity and money," stated Bogo. opportunity for the Federation to thank those contributors This team of seasoned community leaders understands its dual role in fundraising and community building. Besides Federation, each has been involved with synagogue and organizational life to live who have demonstrated their continued commitment to the out their Judaism. With your help and support, we know that the '96 Campaign will be a tremendous Federation's effort. success. One ofthe goals ofthe '96 Campaign is to broaden the base of our major contributors," stated Gary Chazen, '96 Jewish Community Federation of Greater Bulk Rate General Campaign Chair. (Details on page 2.) Chattanooga U.S. Postage (Chattanooga Jewish Welfare Federation) Paid Permit 63 Campaign "96 Special Section pp. 2-17 P.O. Box 8947 Chattanooga, TN Chattanooga, TN 37411 Inside This Issue: (Address correction requested) Return postage guaranteed " Campaign '96 pp. 2-17 Congregational News pp. 28-29 - v_ Nat'l & Int'l News pp. 18-19 Lifecycles p. 30 Community Relations pp. 20-21 Jewish Community Programs pp. 32-33 Time Value _ "A Celebration in the Jewish Organizational News p. 34-35 2nd Temple" p. 24 Missions p. 36 Religious School News p. 27 Page 2 The SHOFAR, October, 1995

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(general to the .Southeastern United otates immigrated to Israel in 1949. Following, his training at Israel Broadcasting, Authority s Training Center in Jerusalem, he served in the Israel Defense Forces in Atlanta in March ol 1993. most recent from 1967 to 1970 as a military, parliamentary and political correspondent for position was Director (general ol Israel Israel Military Radio Galei Tsahal and headed the station s Jerusalem office. Droadcastinq Authority in Jerusalem, a Mr. Mekel continued his broadcast journalism career as senior correspondent and post he held tor Tour years. From 1986 lo editor for Israel State Radio, The Voice of lsrael~l\ol Israel, as a political 1989, he was Political Advisor lo Prime correspondent and editor of the station s weekly newsreel. Minister Yitzhak ohamir. lie has worked In 1976, the World Zionist Organization sent Mekel to serve as Shaliach as a journalist in many capacities and held Emissary in Cincinnati, Ohio, where he was an Adjunct Professor in the Judaic several positions within the Foreign Ministry. Studies Department at the University of Cincinnati until 1979. From 1980,

Mekel has earned two bachelor s degrees Mekel was the Mew York correspondent for Israel Military Radio Galei Tsahal.

from Hebrew University in Jerusalem, one Mr. Mekel returned to Israel in 1984 as the senior researcher at the Political Research Center for the Ministry for Foreign Affairs in Jerusalem. In 1985, in political science and one in tnylish Mekel served as Deputy Chairman for the State Cable Broadcast ing Commission language and literature and two master s in Tel Aviv. During this period, he was a political advisor to the Prime Minister degrees, a M.A. in communications from in Jerusalem as well. Prior to his appointment as Consul General, Mr. Mekel Hebrew Universihj and an M. A. in sociology served as Director General of Israel Broadcasting Authority in Jerusalem. Arye Mekel, from Columbia University in liew York, Consul (general at Israel to the (consul (general Mekel and his wife, Puth, Southeastern United Otates have three children. The SHOFAR, October, 1995 Page 3

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RESCUING THE IMPERILED

"Sweets are not handed out in a war* ~ Sephardic saying Reselling;tilt imperiled Wherever there is a crisis or a dateline: Chechnya wherever racism 4§*ttifc jgj^head; wherever Russian tanks were running over people in the streets of Grozny. The Russians said they'd left a our people are at 1 1 Jl 1^^ your gifts save corridor through which refugees could leave the Jewish lives. Since 1989, you've brought city, but the first group to try was shot to death, yiadelin, Svetlana and their seven-year-old daugh­ 850,000 Jews to new lives of f F6eQ0fTL ter Alberta grabbed what belongings they could, and ran. They hid from the Russians during the day and Every five minutes, another Jew is rescued from walked at night in -15 degree temperatures. After danger. three days, they reached Nalchik in the northern Caucasus. There, Jewish Agency emissaries rushed them to an Aeroflot flight to Israel. Caring for the vulnerable Across America, throughout eastern Europe and sajgaas&BI in Israel, far too many Jews live below the DOVcFfy line. The frail elderly and single parent families are among our fastest-growing population segnpyerit^Tiieg scourges of child abuse, spousal 01/113^^ AIDS and Alzheimer's do not pass over Jewish homes. Your gifts to th^nin^ %Bm^5Pn Proy^e desperately needed V* %Jk 1 %s# and counseling and make a real difference in peoples' lives. dateline: Jerusalem Revitalizing Jewish life Etti is 18. At 16, she was using drugs. She was messed up. Just when life seemed hopeless, she Some call it Jewish continuity and some, Jewish agreed to enter Magen, a highly innovative JDC- rCnCWctL Your commitment to the UJA sponsored treatment and rehabilitation complex for young girls in severe distress. It wasn't easy, but Federation Campaign is jjlsjpiyour commitment to with renewed self-esteem, she now works with those the

wherever they live, because it allows the Jewish m— ju 4-'J 9BVH dateline: Ukraine ——i ; federations here, the Jewish Agency and the Rosa Kravitz is 76 and lives in a : JDC, in Israel and in fifty-eight countries around tiny, rundown sixth-floor walk- up. Her resources are few, but ALLEVIATE the world, to undertake the educational, cultural Mila, from the "Joint," checks on her every couple of days and brings her food and medicine and news of her relatives who SUPPORT emigrated to Israel three years future and to each other. ago. Rosa wont leave. Her surroundings and her past mean too much to her. Your gift to the annual campaign here, keeps the HELP flame alive there. The SHOFAR, October, 1995 Page 5 CTiimaai iiiinn —

CARING FOR THE VULNERABLE his six weeks in Israel changed his life. Part of it was just what he called "seeing a miracle." GIVE "Even in paradise, it is not good to be alone." -Yiddish saying Part of it was the work he did with new immigrant kids in a dateline: Jerusalem summer camp in the Galilee. Ephraim was just two when he arrived, one of the Most of it was that it touched a RETRAIN chord deep inside that he "can't 15,000 Ethiopians airlifted to Israel in the miracu­ explain." Since his return, Allan, lous 36 hours of Operation Solomon. His parents his parents and his sister cel­ PROVIDE had no way of knowing he was developmentally ebrate Shabbat together every delayed. Today, at the age of seven, he's in a special Friday night. That never hap­ Jewish Agency school, and his progress is consid­ pened before. ered remarkable. Because you care enough to PREVENT support the Annual Campaign, Ephraim gets the dateline: U.S.A. care and attention every human being deserves. Joe and Pam are an intermarried couple. They enrolled Josh, their three-year-old, in an excellent

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preschool program sponsored by the federation. As part of the program, a Jewish family education worker sug­ gested they they join a family holiday enrichment group. Because of Josh's expereinces and their interaction with other families, Pam and Joe have now enrolled in a couples' program for intermarried people, and, with Pam considering converting to Juda­ • ism, they are regular participants in a synagogue study group. ENHANCE ,s!SS dateline: Ukraine ——,«aiiiiiiii Last Hanukkah, the Jewish com­ lUILD munity organization in Kiev de­ cided to throw a party; 5,300 REVITALIZING JEWISH LIFE people showed up. The organiz­ SEND ers were overwhelmed. Ameri­ *A person must go out in the world to know how can Jewish leaders, in the Ukraine lovely is his own home* ~ Yiddish proverb on a Mission, were reduced to tears~of joy. Nursery-school chil­ dateline: U.S.A. DEVELOP dren sang Heiveinu Shalom Aleichem flawlessly. Because of To Allan, a summer of backpacking in Spain and Portugal the UJA Federation Campaign, had a lot more appeal than a trip to Israel. He changed his Jewish life is being reborn in v- mind when he found out that Debbie was going to Israel places where it had been virtually on a program developed by her federation. Allan says that non-existent for decades. Page 6 The SHOFAR, October, 1995

WHAT YOUR GIFS CAN DO Buys a wheelchair for a disabled adult $ 360

Provides a frail elderly Annual basket of services for a young person with three months immigrant in a Youth Aliyah program ..$ 600 of homemaker services to help with shopping, Transportation/initial absorption for FSU cooking and personal care immigrant $ 1,050 $ 365

8 food packages for an elderly Romanian Provides a kosher meal six days a week for couple $ 365 one year for older adults $ 1,000

1 month of care for a child at Jerusalem's Could serve an additional 2,000 hot meals Childrenat-Risk Emergency Shelter $ 1,500 to elderly men and women $10,000

6-month subsidy for a Sarajevo refugee in Zagreb's Svarc Jewish Old Age Home..$ 1,800

Will help fund Jewish cultural experiences Rosh Hashana and Pesach kosher food for for a new American family $ 100 Egypt's remaining Jewish community..$15,000 Textbooks for i 0 children in FSU Jewish schools.... :.$ 600

Will provide a scholarship for a Jewish teen leader to attend an intensive summer Judaic program $ 250

Supports a synagogue program in which children and their parents study Judaic law, celebrate traditions and develop a w tne vuineraDie deeper love of Jewish life $ 1,000

Cash assistance and winter relief for elderly Could establish an intergenerational Eastern European Holocaust survivor ..$ 365 Jewish story-telling program geared to grandparents, parents and children. $ 5,000 1 year cash assistance for a needy Moroccan Jew $ 750

Provides an Alzheimer's patient with quality care for one day $ 36

Provides a subsidy for heat and utilities for a senior citizen for 3 months $ 180 The SHOFAR, October, 1995 Page 7

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O. LIVES UJA FEDERATION CAMPAIGN 2 O o For ourselves. For our children. For Israel. Forever. o. Page 8 The SHOFAR, October, 1995 At Home in Chattanooga: Local Needs The Jewish Community Federation The Jewish Community Federation is the central organization of our Jewish community. It is the umbrella organization for the Chattanooga Jewish community. The 65-year-old Federation provides the leadership and coordination for Chattanooga's 1350 Jews and myriad of organizations. The Federation is charged with operating, promoting and maintaining a full continuum of services for our local community in addition to coordinating the Annual Federation Campaign and providing funding for a variety of regional, nationalandinternaiional beneficiaries. Serving a broad range of Jewish needs-cultural, religious, educational, welfare, leisure, care ofthe aged, interfaith relations - at home and abroad- the Federation works for the advancement ofthe organized Jewish community and repr ; in ara

Planning: A key instrument in planning, the Jewish Community Federation is responsible for preceiving the needs of our changing society and guiding the communal agencies in making effective adaptations of new conditions and needs. This sophisticated allocations process assures effective and equitable distribution of campaign funds. Through an elected Board of Directors, representative of the total Jewish community, the Federation maintains many volunteer committees to conduct its activities and to achieve its purposes, perpetuating the continued growth of a viable Jewish commu­ nity in Chattanooga. Extensive planning by the SPACE Sub­ committee on Jewish Education brought about the realization of the Chattanooga Jewish Community Religious School, which opened its doors September 25, 1994. Having now hired Tziporah Altman-Shafer as Educational Director, classes began meeting at Mizpah Congregation for Year II on September 17,1995. Above, shiny, young, enthusiastic faces fill a CJCRS classroom at Mizpah. The Shofar: Through its monthly newspaper, the SHOFAR, the Federation disseminates Jewish community news and informa­ tion, keeping more than 750 Jewish house­ holds connected. Sharing in the simchas and lifecycle events of Jews throughout our area helps define our sense of community.

The Jewish Community Federation of Greater Chattanooga is the central address for the organized Jewish community.

The Federation recognized the outstanding " Volunteer ofthe Year" of each Jewish organization in Chattanooga at its Annual Meeting in February. (L-R) Joy Adams and Bametta Allen, Jewish Community Federation; Saul Hyman, Beth Sholom Congregation; Millie Shapiro, Beth Sholom Sisterhood; Henrietta Ebon, B'nai Zion Women's League; Ellen Hayes, Chattanooga Jewish Community Religious School; Richard Zachary, Mizpah Congregation; Tracy e Berz, Mizpah Sisterhood; Al Rhodes (accepting posthumously for Miriam Rhodes), Hadassah; Harry Dubrov, B'nai Zion Synagogue. The SHOFAR, October, 1995 Page 9 Community Relations r^\ Through its Community Relations •H Committee (CRC), the Federation works W^SM^^^SSSJ^ to strengthen ties with the general commu­ j-fSSSS nity. The CRC also works to increase sensitivity to religious differences and free­ f-- \J doms in our local public and private schools, and works with other organiza­ tions to counter anti-Semitism. Statewide Federation leadersh ip meets with our elected officials to share the concerns of Tennessee's Jewish citizens. Right: Pris Siskin, Federation President (left) and Lou Solomon, Federation Executive Director (right) are part of a delegation of Chattanooga, Knoxville, Nashville and Memphis Federation leaders to attend a briefing session with then newly elected Sen. William Frist (center) having a meaningful exchange of views on Foreign Aid, Refugee Resettlement and School Prayer.

Human Resource Development: The Federation's Human Resource Development Program exposes commu­ 1— nity members to issues facing Jews and ™ 99HHHHBiai Americans today and enhances leadership skills of its participants. The second meeting ofthe "Chattanooga University of Jewish Continuity", a four- part series "To Transform Our Community was held at Mizpah on September 17,1995. The Federation, in cooperation with the synagogues and Jewish organizations, is funding this leadership program being provided by the National Jewish Center for Leaning and Leadership (CLAL). The Federation works for all of us.

Social Services Social Services Available at the Federation Department: < Family and Individual Counseling Services The Social Services De­ < Russian Resettlement partment of the Federation < Budgeting Services provides a variety of support < Elderly Support Services services for our Chattanooga

Camp Judaea Connects with Kesher by Stephanie Spector My name is Stephanie Spector and this year was my fourth summer going to Camp Judaea in Hendersonville, North Carolina. I would like to thank the Chattanooga Jewish Federation for helping me on my way to camp. This year at camp, I was in a group called Kesher, which takes a trip to New York. I got to visit so many places like Temple Emmanuel, which is the largest Reform Temple in America. mm, y We went to a Jewish ftift I Museum, Crown iis:. Heights, and we also went to the Kittay *.»>*. House, a home for the elderly Jewish people. m: We went in to many other places and had ill! time to shop, too. I can't wait to go Adam Klein in the Negev. Our week in the Negev made a again next year to be wonderful beginning to a wonderful Israel adventure. with all my friends. Kim Can't Get Enough of Camp Barney by Kim Marcus Stephanie Spector (left) with her pals at Camp Judaea. This summer was my eighth summer at Camp Barney Medintz and Camp Barney is My Summer Piace by Erik Brook definitely the best. I was a Junior in Training (JIT), the oldest campers in camp. We went on many trips. Some of them were skiing, rockclimbing, This summer I went to Camp Barney Meditz for four weeks. I had a and 4-day. 4-day was the best trip. On 4-Day, we went to North Carolina. blast. Some of the things I did was the blob, Archery, waterskiing, There we went tubing in Deep Creek, rafting on the Nanthala, and rocksliding horseback riding, and the bog. The bog is a giant mud pit where you just at Turtleback Falls. Tubing was probably my favorite, but really, the whole walk around and get all muddy. My counselor and cabin were pretty cool month at camp was something I'll never forget. I made friends in my cabin and in other cabins. I would recommend this camp to anybody who loves the outdoors. Camp Barney is my summer Camp Barney Was place. Very, Very, Very Fun by Joseph Beker This summer I spent two weeks at Camp Barney Medintz. It was a fantastic camp! Some of the things I liked were the blob, canoeing, kayaking, wa­ ter skiing, sports, and theatre. Horseback riding was just okay. Their food was good. I'm looking forward to going back next summer for four weeks. My counselor was very cool when we went in the pool. We went on a campout that was really fun. I'd recommend this camp to someone else because it was very, very, very fun. Erik Brook says, "If it's Joseph Beker loved Camp Kim Marcus and her friend Amanda, JITs at summer, I'm at Camp Barney! " Barney, even the food! Camp Barney Medintz. The SHOFAR, October, 1995 Page 11 Jewish Community Programs The Federation now offers a variety of innovative educational, cultural and social programs with a goal to enhance the quality of Jewish life in Chattanooga. Programs planned through the Jewish Cultural Arts Council include lectures, entertainment, Adult Education, family and children's programs, special Holiday observances, Jewish Singles, and Senior Adult Programs. As the Chattanooga Jewish community grows and changes, the Federation will continue to develop programs to meet the new challenges ahead.

§111! WHATS SO FUNNY ABOUT BEING JEWISH?: AN EVENING OF COMEDY

Members of the Community gathered at the Hunter Museum for "An Evening of Comedy" with comedienne, Caryn Bark in April, a program of the Event chairs, Rosalee Bogo, Miriam Levine and Jewish Cultural Arts Friends sipped champagne and browsed at the gallery before the show. Joy Greenberg with comedienne, Caryn Bark. Council ««) MerleBacker, SheilaSear, Judy Richelson and Marcia Menuskin. C Family Fun ^ Community Israel Fair May 21, 1995 at the JCC JewsofallagesgatheredattheJCCfortheChattanoogaJewishCommunity Israel Fair, dedicated to the loving memory of Miriam Rhodes. Individual passports were stamped as time travelers tackled activity stations along 3,000 years ofthe history of Jerusalem.

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Below: Not bad for 105. Hyman Stein and Nathan Jaffe reluctantly put down their poker cards to accept a hug from GoldenAger volunteer, Bertha Phillips. Join the Golden Agers any BelowLeft: Golden Agers helda rafflefor a beautiful afghan made by Polly Pressman andVirginia Wednesday for games, a kosher lunch and a Raider won! (R-L) Polly Pressman, Henrietta Elson, Virginia Raider and Mary Spector. program in the Adult Lounge ofthe JCC.

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77re Federation established a Jewish Play Group for 2's and 3's (and their younger sibs) that meets every week during Religious School. Parents are responsible for The Fishing Pond is always a Purim participating with their children. (It's new favorite, and what is Purim withoutfinger- name is "Mishpachot".) (L-R) Eron and lickin' hamentaschen. Elinor Epstein, Maddy Pregulman, Zach Poss, Amanda Boulware, Molly and Jonathan Minnen. The Federation Jewish Holidays j is all of us together.

The Chattanooga Jewish Community assembled on YomHashoah, April 26,1995, for a joint religious service commemorating the Representatives of all of Chattanooga's Jewish organizations took ^_ loss of one third of our people during the Holocaust, held at part in the Candle-Lighting Ceremony. Chattanooga Jewish Youth Mizpah Congregation, conducted by Rabbi Josef Davidson and Group members lit the sixth memorial candle representing the next Rabbi Joseph Klein. Chattanooga Holocaust survivors lit the generation of Jews ~ our future, (l-r) Brian Ettkin, Mizpah TYG; first Candle of Remembrance for the victims ofthe Holocaust. (L- Stephanie Spector, Young Judaea; Elana Davidson, B'nai Zion R) Ethel Berger, Henry Green, Arno Goldstein and Bill Klein. USY; and Jonathan Richelson, Lookout BBYO. Page 14 The SHOFAR, October, 1995 The Leadership Cabinet These men ano women ha ve volunteered their time ant> energy to ensure the success of the '96 Federation Campaign.

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Julie Bowers SusAn DiStefano Hatlie McFabben Division VI Vown5 Women (40 8- K/ntfer) Page 16 The SHOFAR, October, 1995 HEBREW UNION COLLEGE LOCAL SERVICES HUC prepares students for the Reform Rabbinate, 1996 DESIGNATED GIVING Cantorate, Religious School Teaching, Administra­ C j tive Community Service and academic careers. HUC promotes Jewish studies, maintains libraries and a FAMILY & SOCIAL PROGRAMS museum, offers Masters and Doctors degrees, en­ Family and Social Programs provide a variety of Designated giving is a new concept that was first introduced for gages in archaeological excavation, and publishes programs and social activities for families, youth, scholar works through a variety of Hebrew Union singles, young couples and adults. the 1995 Federation Campaign. The Campaign leadership is College journals and periodicals. JEWISH CAMPING AND ISRAEL JEWISH TELEGRAPHIC AGENCY EXPERIENCE GRANTS PROG. convinced that this concept will encourage increased giving, The JTA is a worldwide news service, reporting and Provides grants for Chattanooga's Jewish youth to thus benefiting individual organizations and the community-at- distributing news concerning the Jewish people in the enable them to have both a Jewish Resident Camping United States, Canada and other parts of the world. and Israel experience prior to graduation from col­ large. They serve as a major Jewish news link to the English lege. speaking world. The SHOFAR utilizes the services of JEWISH EDUCATIONAL AND the JTA to provide the community with national and international news of Jewish concern. CULTURAL PROGRAMS DESIGNATED GIVING OPTIONS THE JEWISH BRAILLE INSTI­ Sponsors! a variety of activities including lecture pro­ TUTE OF AMERICA grams, entertainers, adult Jewish education programs, C D. This unique agency which provides Judaic material in and special observances such Yom HaShoah and Yom Braille, talking books, enlarged print for blind, visu­ HaAtz'maut, (1) If you made a pledge to the 1995 Federation Campaign, ally impaired and reading disabled; offers counselling JEWISH COMMUNITY RELI­ then fifty percent of any increase may be designated. for full integration into the life ofthe Jewish commu­ GIOUS SCHOOL nity. It has a comprehensive Braille and talking-book Sponsors a community-wide Religious School for library on Judaic topics, withmany titles inlarge print. members of all three congregations. THE JEWISH EDUCATION SER­ SENIOR ADULT SERVICES (2) If you did not make a pledge to the 1995 Federation VICE OF NORTH AMERICA Provides a variety of programs for senior adults age 60 Campaign, then fifty percent of an increase over your last pledge, (JESNA) and over including lunch programs, trips and classes. made during any of the past three years, may be designated. JESNA is the trans-denominational planning, coordi­ SOCIAL SERVICES nating and service agency for Jewish education ofthe Provides emergency financial assistance, information organized Jewish community in North America. and referral services, elderly services and assistance (3) If you have never made a pledge before or have not made JESNA works with Federations, Bureaus of Jewish with personal emergencies. Education, and other institutions, in the areas of THE SHOFAR a pledge in the last three (3) years, then fifty percent of whatever research, program and humanresource development, A monthly newspaper (published 10 times per year) information and resource dissemination, consulta­ that provides extendedlocaL national and internation­ you pledge in 1996, over one hundred dollars ($100.00), may be tion, conferences and publications. al issues of Jewish concern. designated. THE JEWISH THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY JTS operates undergraduate and graduate programs in REGIONAL SERVICES The annual federated Campaign concept of giving denotes a Judaic studies; professional schools for training Con­ Q 0 servative rabbis and cantors; the Melton Research single, community-wide campaign in support of Jewish obliga­ CenterforJewishEducation;theJewishMuseum;and tions locally, regionally, nationally and overseas. Our designa- such youth programs as the Ramah camps and the HILLEL AT UTK & UTC Prozdor High School division. JTS produces network Provides social, educational and religious services to television programs in cooperation with the Interfaith Broadcasting Mission. Jewish students at these universities. THE JOINT CULTURAL APPEAL THE JEWISH CHILDREN'S RE­ Separating designations from the allocations process guaran­ Administered by the National Foundation for Jewish GIONAL SERVICE Culture, the JCA provides funding to major Jewish A child-caring agency which serves Jewish children tees the contributorthat a portion of his/her gift will be used in the cultural institutions. in seven states: Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mis­ manner he/she desires. The Campaign leadership feels that the NAT'L. CONF. ON SOVIET JEWRY sissippi, Oklahoma, Tennessee and Texas. The agen­ Coordinating agency for major Jewish organizations cy provides the following services: Counseling, camp ability to designate encourages additional giving from donors and local community groups acting on behalf of scholarships, educational grants andinterest-fieeloans Soviet Jews through a variety of educational and to students to attend college, vocational training pro­ who wanttheir gift to be directed to a particular service or agency. grams, special educationneeds and adoption services. social action programs. Designations will be in addition to the normal allocation for an NATIONAL JEWISH COMMU­ MEMPHIS JEWISH HOME NITY RELATIONS ADVISORY A regional nursing home that provides the latest agency or service. COUNCIL (NJCRAC) medical and technological innovations in caring for National coordinating body for the field of Jewish the elderly. In addition to intermediate and skilled community relations, comprising 13 national and 117 nursing services, the home provides an Adult Day The services or agencies to which you can designate your '96 Care Center, comprehensive physical and rehabilita­ local Jewish Community Relations Agencies. tive therapy and a specially designed Alzheimer's pledge arc- described on this page. NJCRAC promotes understanding of Israel and the wing and treatment program. Middle East; freedom for Soviet Jews; equal status for Jews and other groups. Through NJCRAC, organiza­ tions seek agreement on policies, strategies and pro­ grams for effective utilization of their resources for QmSEM common ends. B'NAI B'RITH YOUTH SERVICES FEDERATED COUNCIL OF IS­ NATIONAL JEWISH CENTERFOR c J APPEAL RAELI INSTITUTIONS UNITED JEWISH APPEAL This appeal funds support services forthe B'nai B'rith A central fundraising organization for over 100 affil­ LEARNING & LEADERSHIP Is the primary instrument for the support of humani­ Youth Organization and Hillel. Through BBYO, iated institutions in Israel, it handles and executes (CLAL) tarian programs and social services for Jews abroad. Jewish teenagers receive self-fulfillment and make a estates, wills and bequests for traditional institutions CLAL was founded in 1974 to enable Jewish leader­ In Israel, through the Jewish Agency, campaign funds in Israel and serves as a clearinghouse for information help absorb, educate and settle new immigrants, sup­ maximum contribution to the Jewish community and ship to address the challenges ofcontemporar y Jewish their country's culture, help members acquire greater on budget, size, functions, etc., of traditional educa­ life by developing more effective lay and rabbinic port innovative programs for troubled and disadvan­ tional welfare and philanthropic institutions in Israel, taged youth and promotes the revitalization of dis­ acknowledge and appreciation of Jewish religion and leadership throughout the Jewish community in an culture. Hillel provides cultural, social, community- working cooperatively with the Israeli government atmosphere that promotes dialog, understanding and tressed neighborhoods. UJA funds also provide for and the overseas department ofthe Council of Jewish service, educational and religious activities for Jewish unity. Committed to the spirit ofKlalYisraeL CLAL the well-being of Jews and Jewish communities in Federations. more than 40 countries around the world through the college students of all backgrounds. includes the major religious movements, actively American Joint Distribution Committee. COALITION FOR ADV. OF JEW­ HEBREW IMMIGRANT AID SO­ promotes the unity ofthe Jewish-people and seeks ISH EDUCATION (CAJE) CIETY (HIAS) shared approaches and effective policies to meet these CAJE brings together Jews from all idealogies who HIAS is the international migration agency of the challenges. NATION AL AGENCIES are involved in every facet of Jewish education and are organized Jewish community. HIAS assists in the NORTH AMERICAN JEWISH STU­ committed to transmitting the Jewish heritage. CAJE rescue, protection and movement of Jewish refugees DENTS APPEAL sponsors an annual Conference on Alternatives in and other Jewish migrants. HIAS also responds to the Serves as the central fund-raising mechanism for six e o Jewish Education, and a curriculum bank; publishes a migrationneeds of other peoples atrisk, andrepresent national independent Jewish student organizations, ANTI-DEFAMATION LEAGUE OF wide variety of publications; organizes shared-inter­ and advocates on behalf of all these peoples - Jewish ensures accountability of communal funds used by B'NAI B'RITH est networks; and offers many grants for special and others. these groups and assists the groups in delivering projects in Jewish education. services. The ADL's mission isto combat anti-Semitism and to COUNCIL OF JEWISH FED. secure justice and fair treatment for all citizens through YESHIVA UNIVERSITY CJF provides national and regional services to more law, education and community relations. Yeshiva is the nation's oldest and largest independent than 200 associated Federations, embracing 800 com­ university founded under Jewish auspices, with six The Choke is ASSOCIATION OF JEWISH FAM­ munities in fiie United States and Canada, aiding in undergraduate schools, seven graduate and profes­ ILY & CHILDREN'S AGENCIES fundraising, community organization, health & wel­ sional schools and affiliates. It has a network of three yours to make! Is the national service organization for Jewish Family fare planning, personnel recruitment and public rela­ affiliates; a widespread program of research and com­ and Children's agencies in North America. tions. munity outreach; publications and a museum. The SHOFAR, October, 1995 Page 17 A Commitment to the People of Israel Charles B. Lebovitz and his family wanted to make a major gift to a UJA project that would communicate their commitment to the people of Israel and, at the same time, honor the values, teachings and memory of his beloved parents, the late Moses and Leba Lebovitz. Last December, he and his wife, Betty, found such a project in Mikve Israel, a Youth Aliyah village near Tel Aviv. The program provides enriched learning for 25 gifted Ethiopian high school students per year for a three-year period. Its high caliber curriculum provides this very select group of young immigrants the opportunity to secure a high school diploma, enter university after the army and, ultimately, assume leadership positions in Israeli society. The students are in grades ten to twelve. "When we met the students, we were very excited and impressed with their potential, " says Mr. Lebovitz. "It has only been two to three years since their arrival in Israel, and they have already made remarkable progress with the language and in their education. We decided we wanted to open the door for them to fully reach their maximum potential. " Together with his family, Mr. Lebovitz, a member ofthe Prime Minister's Council, made a gift through the UJA SEGO Program. "This contribution will help perpetuate the ideals and standards my parents strived to inculcate in us throughout their lives, " says Mr. Lebovitz. "My parents would be very honored by this family gift in their memory. " Mr. Lebovitz has four grown children - Stephen and his wife, Lisa, Michael and his wife, Lauren, Alan and Beth, and four grandchildren. A dedication plaque will be prominently displayed in the lobby ofthe youth village in Israel as well as at the headquarters of the Jewish Community Federation of Greater Chattanooga. "My family's hope is that our gift will serve as a model for others to support similar projects for the benefit of various components of Israel's broad-based society, " says Mr. Lebovitz. "While it is important to provide bricks-and-mortar for new buildings, our gift will allow these wonderful high school students to build their lives as future leaders of their recently adopted country. " Mr. Lebovitz was introduced to the program while visiting his daughter, Beth, who was in Israel Charles and Betty Lebovitz on Project Otzma, a year-long volunteer program for college graduates. His three sons have also spent considerable time in Israel, both as students and volunteers. Mr. Lebovitz credits Yigal Barkan, director of the program and campaign development for the United Israel "Ofice, Bud Levin, UJA director of principal gift development, and Lou Solomon, "This contribution will help executive director of the Jewish Community Federation of Greater Chattanooga, with showing the perpetuate the ideals and family the range of projects UJA supports and helping them select "The Enrichment and Leadership standards my parents strived to Program for Ethiopian Students at Mikve Israel" inculcate in us throughout their He attributes the family's strong commitment to tzedakah to his parents, whose families left Kiev, Russia, at the turn ofthe century and immigrated to Chattanooga. Mr. Lebovitz is a past president of lives,"saysMr< Lebovitz. "My the Chattanooga Jewish Federation, and both he and his father were presdient of the B'nai Zion parents would be very honored Synagogue. He also serves on the national board of directors ofthe U.S. Committee Sports for Israel by this family gift in their (Maccabiah Games). memory." In the business world, Mr. Lebovitz has made his mark as the chairman, president and chief ex­ ecutive officer of CBL & Associates Properties, Inc., a real estate investment trust listed on the New York Stock Exchange that develops and operates over 100 shopping malls and community centers in 22 states. "My family and I take great pride in being able to provide this financial assistance that will allow young people to make a leap forward and give them the opportunity they might not otherwise have available to them, " says Mr. Lebovitz. "We want to make a special investment and gift to Ethiopian students. This investment will impact the future of Israel."

"Myfamily and I take great pride in being able to provide this financial assistance that will allow young people to make a leap forward and give them the opportunity they might not otherwise have available to them," says Mr. Lebovitz. "We Want to make a special investment and gift to Ethiopian students. This investment will impact the future of IsraeL " Left: When Charles and Betty met the students, they were very excited and impressed with their potential. Only two to three years since their arrival in Israel, they have already made remarkable progress with the language and their education. TheLebovitzs decided to open the door for them to fully reach their maximum potential. Photo: Charles and Betty Lebovitz and Yigal Barkan visit with teachers and students at the school. Page 18 The SHOFAR, October, 1995 National & International News

Spielberg Goes Hi-Teeh for Holocaust Education Peace and Arab-Israeli Ties Harmonious by Tom Tugend Note at Annual North American Zionist Los Angeles JTA - The making of "Schindler 'sList" was a triumphant milestone in the life of Steven Spielberg, but to the 47-year-old director the film is but a prelude to "the most Song Competition meaningful thing I have ever done." Amherst, MA — Middle East peace and harmonious relations The "thing" is a global, hi-tech project, formally known as the "Survivors ofthe Shoah between Jews and Arabs are themes that have seized the imagina­ Visual History Foundation," to record the testimonies of as many as 150,000 Holocaust tion of contemporary songwriters as well as statesmen, say offi­ cials ofthe American Zionist Movement (AZM), sponsor ofthe survivors. second annual North America Zionist Song Competition held here During the shooting of "Schindler's List," and since its release, countless survivors on tiie campus ofthe University of Massachusetts. "have come up to me and said, 'Let me tell you my story, "' he said in an interview in the office A number ofthe more than 100 entries in this year's contest, of his production company, Amblin Entertainment. "But what they were really saying is, including the winning song, reflected dedication to the goals ofthe "Let me tell a camera, let me tell history my story. " peace process and an idealistic concept of brotherhood between With most survivors now in their 70's and 80's, time is running out, but "as long as there Arab and Jew, according to AZM President Seymour D. Reich. is somebody who wants to tell their story, there will be a camera and microphone for them AZM is the umbrella organization of 21 American Zionist groups. to tell it, " said Spielberg. The competition's winner, Chaim Parchi of Newton, On the back lot of Universal Studios stand four large trailers, crammed with state-of-the-art Massachusetts is a multi-talented composer, choreogra­ computers and video processors, operated by 75 professionals supported by 1,200 volunteers pher, music teacher and specialist in Sephardic and Yemenite worldwide. One trailer holds 32 cataloging stations, where computer programmers and three full- music whose work was chosen from five final round entries. time historians break down each interview into its precise components. Through a menu of thousands Titled "MiMoshe Ve'adMuchamad" — "From Moses to of key words, future scholars will be able to leam, for instance, how many survivors were chemists, Mohammed" — the song represents an unusual musical came from a certain town, attended Hebrew school, played a musical instrument or mentioned latrine effort to bridge the chasm separating Jews and Arabs. It was facilities at concentration camps. In another section, experts work at the cutting edge of digital video technology, so that in a couple chosen by a panel of judges including: The panel of judges of years they will be able to transmit by on-line computers thousands of interviews to educational included Douglas Cotler, a singer and songwriter, Rabbi institutions, museums or individuals. Daniel Freelander, director of the Commission on Syna­ Plans also call for the production of documentaries, books and CD-ROM applications gogue Music ofthe Union of American Hebrew Congrega­ for schools, in which students will virtually "walk through" a concentration camp barrack, tions (UAHC); Debbie Friedman, singer and songwriter; see different faces and click on a face to hear that person's story. Moshe Kagan, a member ofthe AZM cabinet; Jeff Klepper, Interviews with survivors are supplemented by documents, photo albums, maps singer and songwriter; Velvel Pasternak, music publisher; and optional appearances by the survivor's family. None of the testimony is edited Seymour D. Reich, president of AZM; Roger tilles, a and every survivor recieves a tape of his or her interview. member of the UAHC board of trustees; and Jacques Spielberg objects to warnings by some Holocaust scholars that the interviewers are not profes­ Torczyner, a member of the AZM cabinet. sionals in their craft and lack a detailed knowledge of the Holocaust. "It doesn't take a Ph.D. in The finals were held at the Conference on Alternatives in psychology to be a good interviewer and get the most benefit from a survivor's story," Spielberg said. Jewish Education (CAJE), which served as a co-sponsor of the "I don't believe it's a science. It's an art and so we look for humanitarians who are highly intelligent, competition. As his prize, Mr. Parchi has been awarded a round very compassionate and empathic." Interviewers, who attend a 20-hour training program and are paid trip flight to Israel on El Al Airlines, the Tilles Prize — a $50 per interview, include rabbis, lawyers, psychiatrists, teachers and survivors. handcrafted havdalah set by artist Dani Katsir — and free tuition Spielberg is at some pains not to step on the toes of other instutions, which have quietly collected for the 1996 CAJE conference. some 7,000 to 10,000 oral histories of survivors over the years. Five ofthe leading institutions have Rabbi Daniel Syme, chairman ofthe Zionist Song Competi­ been designated as repositories for the completed visual history material. They are the Fortunoff tion, was master of ceremonies for the contest. Entries were Video Archive for Holocaust Testimonies at Yale University, Museum of Jewish Heritage in New received from more than 100 amateur and professional songwriters York, Simon Wiesenthal Center in Los Angeles, U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum in Wahsington, of all ages across the United States and Canada. The five finalists D.C. and Yad Vashem in Jerusalem. were invited to perform their songs in person and were received The visual history project began in Los Angeles in June 1994. Spielberg's goal is to enthusiastically by the 2,000 participants in the CAJE conference. collect and process 50,000 testimonies by the end of 1997, and have an on-line multimedia Mr. Parchi, who was born in Yemen, imigrated to Israel in database of close to 150,000 interviews by 2004. 1949 and came to the United States in 1980, where he currently serves as music director ofthe Solomon Schechter Day School and The current number of survivors in the world is estimated at between 250,000 and Temple Emanuel in Newton. 350,000, though Ari Zev, the project's research director, now believes that the number The winning song opens in the minor scale typical of much may be as high as 400,000. western and Israeli music before brining an Arabic musical idiom The visual history project includes in the term "Holocaust survivor " all Jews who lived known as Higaz, in a rare marriage ofthe two musical styles. The under Nazi rule in Germany and the rest of Europe between 193 5 to 1945. Under this broad Hebrew lyrics, written by Israeli lyricist Yoram Taharlev, speak definition, Jews who left Germany as refugees before the outbreak of war are also classified impassionedly of the need for "the children of Moses and as survivors. Mohammed" to "ascend the mountain together." In addition, Spielberg said he wanted to interview Righteous Gentiles who hid or In addition to Mr. Parchi, the finalists were: Sam rescued Jews, and Allied soldiers who took part in the liberation of the camps, in order Glaswer of Los Angeles, who performed a song about to "see the Holocaust from every single perspective," he said. Jewish devotion to Israel, titled "Yisroel Shelanu L'olam With an annual budget of $20 million, the project requires heavy financing. Spielberg himself (Israel, Ours Forever); Larry Kaplan of Chicago, who contributed $3 million in seed money. Thanks to such contributors as MCA/Universal, NBC, the sang his composition "Groves of Green," about planting (Lew) Wasserman Foundation and Time/Warner, $23 million has been raised.. Checks have also come groves of trees in Israel's desert areas; Bernice Lewis of from less affluent donors, such as the $33 sent in by an elementary school class. Lennox, Massachusetts, who performed a song titled "So Anne Marie Stein, public relations director of the foundation, said project leaders many Ways to Survive," about a family during the Holo­ want to hear from as many survivors as possible. In the United States and Canada, caust; Sunny Schnitzer of Baltimore, Maryland, who sang the toll-free number is 800-661-2092. From other countries, phone 818-777-4673. The "Sha'ahi Sh 'lorn Yerushalayim," a song advocating peace mailing address is P.O. Box 3168, Los Angeles, CA 90078-3168. in Jerusalem. The SHOFAR, October, 1995 Page 19 Conservative Jewish Groups to 21st CAJE Conference in ZBT Plans Centennial Memorialize Slain Educator Israel for Jerusalem 3000 Celebration A memorial to Joan Davenny, the Conservative Jewish When Jewish educators recite "Leshana haba'ah National President Irving M. Chase, a educator killed recently during a terrorist attack in Israel, will b'Yerushalayim" at the end of the Yom Kippur service this real estate developer in Southern Califor­ be established by the United Synagogue of Conservative year, many will be hoping to fulfill the formulation by nia, recently announced Zeta Beta Tau's Judaism, together with the Jewish Educators Assembly, the attending the 21* Conference on Alternatives in Jewish plans for its "Centennial Celebration." Solomon Schechter Day School Association, and the Solomon Education to be held in Jerusalem next summer in conjunc­ Founded, December 29, 1889 in New Schechter Day School Principals Council. tion with the Jerusalem 3000 celebration. The Conference, York City, Zeta Beta Tau is the largest A teacher at Ezra Academy, a Solomon Schechter Day slated for the Mount Scopus Campus of The Hebrew Univer­ historically Jewish social Fraternity. The School in Woodbridge, Connecticut, Davenny devoted many sity in Jerusalem from August 4-9, 1996, will be an interna­ Fraternity has over 120,000 alumni. Pres­ years to teaching Jewish youth about Judaism, and about tional gathering of Jewish teachers from North America, ently, ZBT has over 80 chapters and colo­ Israel in particular. While serving as a language arts and Israel and Europe. nies across the United States. social studies teacher, she remained committed to the State of The theme ofthe Conference will be"Yerushalayim shel The "Centennial Celebration" will in­ Israel and to the importance of encouraging her students to matah, Yerushalayim shel ma 'alah," "Jerusalem in Our clude the holding of alumni gatherings in vist that country. According to Dr. Robert Abramson, Direc­ World and in the World to Come." Two days of workshops major metropolitan areas throughout the tor of the USCJ Education Department, Davenny played a will focus exclusively on aspects ofthe earthly and spiritual country, culminating with an event to be leading role in developing the eighth-grade Israel trip, which Jerusalem — its politics, economics, geography, languages held in New York City. Local chapters has served as a model for Schechter-Ramah school trips to and peace process, as well as its place in prayer, poetry, the will join in the celebration by holding Israel. arts and Zionism. There will also be two days of "Havayot," events on their campus for their under­ Speaking of plans to establish a suitable memorial, Alan theme-centered trips around Israel to explore various issues graduate and alumni Brothers. Tichnor, past president of The United Synagogue and coor­ and institutions. The Conference will climax in Jerusalem The Fraternity will be publishing its dinator of USCJ efforts to build an Education Center and with a one-day Kallah, an encounter with outstanding Israeli history. Marianne Sanua, a scholar who Residence Hall in Jerusalem, stated that "it is particularly thinkers in literature, art, politics and religion, who will teach has studied and written about the Jewish fitting that we pay tribute to this admirable woman by in their areas of expertise. college fraternity and sorority movement memorializing her name within our new building." A section The deadline for early-bird reservations is October in this country, has been commissioned to ofthe Center Library will bear Joan Davenny's name and will 31, 1995. For further information on the Conference, produce this important piece of work. include educational materials for teachers and young people contact the CAJE office at 261 West 35th Street, Floor For more information, contact Ron using the Center's facilities. 12A, New York, NY 10001. Pardo at 818-998-0323.

A Century ^/Change: '95 GA in Boston Nov. 15lh-17to HERITAGE ,„„ ..«_ „..,*.. „,,_..^,^- , , Rooted in thousands of years of Jewish communal history, the first Federation was created 100 years ago in Boston. From this innovative response to Jewish needs grew the Federation system that in the last century has provided unparalleled services to Jews in North America, in Israel and around the world. Return to this historic city November 15-17, for the 1995 Council of Jewish Federations General Assembly to celebrate all that we have accomplished and to renew Jewish values to respond to the needs of the next generation and the next century. ACTION ~At the 1995 CJF General Assembly our discussions will build on our commitment to tzedakah, continuity and community. You will set the stage for the next millennium. ~You will help frame the Centennial Review Process which will provide an agenda of work to be completed over the next five years. ~You will define critical issues and begin to create a platform of activities to prepare to reposition the Federations for the future. INNOVATION The 1995 General Assembly will bring together the best of our lay and professional leaders. You will be agents of change. You will be challenged to begin the Centennial Review Process in Boston and to carry out related activities in your local Federations. The future requires innovation and so this year's GA will be structured to encourage breakthrough thinking and discussion of complex issues. You will serve you local community as well as the continental and international Jewish community by attending one of four Institutes focusing on key strategic concerns.

A NEW CJF GENERAL ASSEMBLY FOR A NEW TIME For the first time the GA will he built around four intensive Institutes: JEWISH IDENTITY AND CONTINUITY: Forging New Partnerships and Jewish Meaning—What does it mean to be Jewish on the threshold ofthe 21st Century? How can we strengthen Jewish commitment and involvement? What are the challenges and opportunities facing Federations as we embrace new roles, responsibilities and partnerships in this area? What can we as leaders do to reshape our institutions and communities to meet these challenges? FINANCIAL RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT: Helping Your Community Secure its Vision—Your Federation was built on a heritage of personal communal responsibility and confronting the challenges of the day. Trends in today's Jewish community and environment require dramatic innovation in the way in which we develop financial resources. Join us in testing assumptions, challenging conventional wisdom and developing new models for the Federation system. ISRAEL-DIASPORA RELATIONS: Forging a New Partnership—As Jewish peoplehood continues to evolve and with the transition to a new generation of leadership, what is the nature of our partnership? What goals do we seek to achieve together? What are our obligations to each other? What new paradigms and projects can be developed to help chart a new course for Federations to follow in their relationship to Israel? SOCIAL POLICY AND THE HUMAN SERVICE AGENDA: Responding to Revolutionary Change—Changes being debated by the 104th Congress will have a profound impact on the Federation system and its partnership with government. Leam about the impact of developments in Washington and state capitals on the Federation agenda, communal agencies and local services. Examine public policy priorities, service delivery alternatives, and share hands-on information, as the Federation system reaffirms its commitment to Jews in need.

Register today for the 1995 CJF GA. Participate in the Institute of your choice. Network with your peers. Enhance your leadership skills. Share a special Shahbaton. Celebrate our heritage. Take action today for tomorrow. For further information cull Lou Solomon at 894-1317. Page 20 The SHOFAR, October, 1995 Community Relations News 3 Jewish Community Federation Social Service Department I have recently come across three very good books that help both children and adults deal with the death of a loved Dealing With Death one. "When a Grandparent Dies: A Kids own Remember­ by Amy Boulware, MSW ing Workbook for Dealing with Shiva and the Years Every year between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, Beyond ", by Nechama Liss-Levinson, Ph.D., Jewish the picture of a childhood friend comes to mind. Dena and Lights Publishing, 1995. Drawing on psychology and I had been friends for years — been in the same Hebrew Jewish tradition, this workbook guides children from the School classes, Sunday School and youth programs. Once immediacy of shiva through the entire year of mourning. we reached high school, however, our interests changed For ages 7 to 11, it comprises sensitive, down-to-earth and our friendship slowly went by the wayside. It was at guided exercises with places to write, draw, list, create and Rosh Hashanah services our junior year that I last saw express feelings. Children and parents are given a unique Dena. We chatted for a few minutes, caught up and then opportunity for sharing as they come to know more about went to sit by our families. At the time, it never occurred themselves, their family, and the complexities of life and to me that that would be the last time I saw Dena. A few death. days before Yom Kippur, Dena was in an accident and Amy Boulware, MSW died. I couldn't comprehend that someone my age could "A Candle for Grandpa", by David Techner and Judith Hirt-Manheimer, UAHC die. It was the first real experience I had with someone Press, 1995, is a story about the death of a grandparent experienced through the eyes of close to me dying. I kept thinking that it wasn't time — a child. Young children are introduced to traditional Jewish funeral and burial practices. how could she not be put in the "Book of Life " for another The story is then followed by responses to the five most common questions that children year. The concept of mortality was only a concept until ask before a funeral. that moment—now it was a reality. If Dena could die, then "Mourning and Mitzvah: A Guided Journal for Walking the Mourner's Path so could anyone with whom I was close. I realized grieving Through Grief to Healing", by Anne Brenner, Jewish Lights Publishing, 1993. This is not fully understood until we experience it on a personal book creates a contemporary mourning path which is rooted in ancient traditions. It does level. Every person grieves in a different way. We often this through creative interpretation ofthe Jewish mourning rituals and practices. Some of question why did it happen? What should I do? How do these are literal readings of Jewish law and some are interpretations which use an ancient I feel? concept as an opening to address the needs of today's mourners. If you would like to check out any of these books, give Amy a call at 894-1317.

/if ^ Social Services Available at the Federation mmmwwh Seniors & people with disabilities who need < Family and Individual Counseling Services transports n for: < Russian Resettlement < Budgeting Services < Elderly Support Services • Doctor's Appointment? PlPPlifllliflllll WSSEm before. •111 During our orientation in Jerusalem before the arrival of the kids, I spent time in the NFTY • office on the Jerusalem Hebrew Union College campus. I was amazed at the coordinated effort that it took to manage over 20 different groups as they moved through Israel. To take care of the transportation, food, housing, and programming Rabbi Joe Klein and son, Adam, at the model of 1st century Jerusalem in Jerusalem. Rabbi Klein for all of us would have been difficult enough, but was in charge of44 students (15 to 18-year-olds), mostly from the Southeast NFTY Centers of South the NFTY office also coordinated on-site medi­ Florida and Atlanta. cal care, mail delivery, emergency support and sailors. The story of our trip from Athens to Haifa is too complicated to recount here, but if the purpose 24-hour-a-day communications with each of the ofthe ship was to ensure that our teenagers would never forget how excited they were to finally land groups. In addition, the office provided us with in Israel...the the program succeeded! educational and worship materials, arts and crafts Our Israel itinerary was chronological. We walked and explored the land as we studied the history supplies, a medical kit, and background informa­ of our people: from the early contacts ofthe Hebrews with the Canaanites, the spread of Israelite tion that related to the itinerary. Phone calls and settlements...all the way through the Assyrian, Babylonian, Greek and Roman occupations to the faxes received in New York or Jerusalem were eventual return ofthe Jews in the last two centuries. What we studied was our history coming alive. conveyed to groups within hours, whether we Along the way we saw the land of Israel from the ground up: camping for four days in the Negev and were camping in the Negev or hiking the hills of descending deep into the valleys of the rivers that feed the north. Our kids lived in the host-homes the Galilee. The success of NFTY's summer high of Israeli teenagers, and toured an Arab village with Arab teens. They saw and learned not only about school programs begins with the management the history of our land, but they walked the streets of modern Jerusalem and Tel Aviv, and planted trees and organization of its office in Jerusalem. in the JNF NFTY forest. We were with our kids for just under six Our tour was more than a fun-in-the-sun summer, for it introduced our teenagers to the very roots weeks. We met them in Athens (600 NFTY kids of our people and our past, and allowed them to experience how those roots have produced the fruit coming off one plane!) and within 24 hours, we that is today's Jewish State of Israel. were loaded on a Ukranian vessel for a three-day One of my kids wrote me afterwards, "I don't have the words to express what I feel about this voyage to Haifa. Called "Exous 95, " we recre­ summer. I want you to know that I had the best summer of my life. " Sometimes we do the right things ated the story ofthe 1947 illegal immigrants who with our kids, sometimes we succeed in giving them that all-important gift of a strong and positive were smuggled into Palestine with the help ofthe Jewish identity. I am proud to have been a part of that summer and blessed that Mizpah Congregation Haganah and American and Canadian volunteer encouraged me to go.

This year when you say L'shanah ha'ba'ah b'Yerushalayim ~ Next Year in Jerusalem, keep the promise and see Jerusalem with our friends from the Chattanooga Jewish ommunity, led by Rabbi Klein & Rabbi avidson, from April 16-30,1996.

Informational Meeting for the i Chattanooga Jewish Community Israel Trip Sunday, October 22^ at 4 p.m. at Mizpah Congregation The SHOFAR, October, 1995 Page 23 A Country of Contrasts by Andrew Danzig It is my pleasure to share with you some of my observations from spending nine days in the Jewish Homeland in August. While much of my time was spent looking up old as well as newly discovered family, the essence of this trip that sticks in my mind is the contrasts evident 1111B i throughout the land. Israel is an old world country busting at the seams to be at •Ma—fe the forefront of the modern age. Such contrasts include, as pictured here, illill!1 Hassidim praying at the Western Wall alongside a man talking on a cellular phone while video taping a Thursday Bar Mitzvah. In a country where only a few years ago one had to wait years to get a phone, nearly everyone, it seems, has a cellular phone. One day I'm driving on new highways, which are being built at a frenetic «K11111P pace; the next day my path is blocked by a tractor stuck on a narrow road or by a herd of goats an Arab is patiently shepherding across. Everywhere signs hang flpiBBl•H from homes, buildings, and cars proclaiming the message, "Shalom im HaGolan " - Peace With the Golan. However, several Israelis told me they are willing to accept peace without that most important piece of real estate. I invite all of you to see the Golan first hand, traverse it's plateaus, hike its gorges, and scale its heights before entering the with/without debate. The most disappointing contrast observed on this trip occurred on the Golan. A nature reserve of incredible beauty and tranquillity was littered with trash by thoughtless and ignorant Israelis. The saddest contrast was the bombing in Jerusalem on a street corner I had left about 36 hours earlier to play in the Dead «g#^ Sea. That incident left me with one regret. Three days before the blast I went to Hadassah Hospital at Ein Kerem to plant trees and donate blood. While I did plant trees in a JNF forest near the hospital, I did not give blood. I used the excuse that there were other things to do before Shabbat transformed the city and that there would be plenty of opportunities later. Well, my time became more precious than my blood and all other opportunities over the next five days slipped away as well. You may say it's only one pint of blood. But those 500 milliliters could have saved the life of one ofthe four who died or assisted one ofthe scores who were

Hassidim praying at the Western Wall alongside a man talking on tt cellular phone while video taping a Thursday Bar Mitzvah.

injured in that terrorist attack. Follow my footsteps to Israel. Whether you've been a dozen times or never before, go. Experience your own contrasts and find your own meaning. But please, don't mimic my selfishness; find the time to leave 500 ml. of yourself behind. Have a very healthy, happy, and peaceful New Year.

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Mark your calendars for awonderful event, Saturday evening, November 11lh, Crossing the Broken Bridge, a dramatic play which confronts the subject of Black/JewishRelations. For those of you who enjoyed hearing Julius Lester last spring at the Goldman-Moses Lecture, this will be an exciting follow-up event Discussion workshops to be held on the I November 9th and 10th will be announced.

Co-sponsored by the Jewish Cultural Arts Council and Community Relations Committee of the Jewish Community Federation of Chattanooga, the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, and the Chattanooga Area Urban League. Page 24 The SHOFAR, October, 1995 The holiday of Simchat Torah is rela­ Miriam pushed her man over and tively new, beginning around the 11th over in the courtyard sand until the flames century. It celebrates the end ofthe cycle A Gefebraf ion of his garments were put out. Pinchas of reading the Torah — completing the watching her, did the same with the other ~y last of the Five Books — the Book of man. The two men were burned, but Deuteronomy, and immediately begin­ in fhe Time of fhe were alive and conscious. "Thank you ning again with the Book of Genesis. little boy," said one ofthe men to Miriam, Only the Jews have such a happy festival "Tell me your name and your family which commemorates the ending and the Second Tempfe name so I can thank them when I get beginning of the reading of a book. by Bea Stadtler well." There is dancing and singing as the Jews Miriam suddenly realized where she circle the synagogue again and again, was, how she was dressed,, and that her carrying their precious burden, the Scrolls once in my life, to be part of something not in the balcony." She long hair had fallen down as the hat she ofthe Law, or the Torah. turned to Pinchas. "Do you honestly think...? What if Mama or was wearing had fallen off her head. She But long before Simchat Torah be­ Papa catch us?" shook her head, grabbed Pinchas by the gan, there was another celebration that "They will be busy at the celebration and would never recog­ hand and together they ran home. Men was part of the Sukkot holiday. It was nize you dressed like a boy." tried to stop them to thank them, but they called Simchat Bet Sho 'evah — the festi­ "Let me think about it," said Miriam, "You're a good kid after twisted and turned until they reached val ofthe water-drawing. It took place at all." home. Miriam just had time to get out of night in the Court of the Women in the It didn't take her long to decide. After a quick meal and the Pinchas' clothes and hide them, put on Temple of Jerusalem. It was said, "He departure of her parents, Miriam quickly slipped into Pinchas' her nightclothes and get in bed when her who has not witnessed this ceremony has clothes and off they went. As they came closer to the Temple, parents returned. never seen a real festivity." Miriam grew a little frightened. There were so many people — She pretended to be fast asleep, as did This is a story about Pinchas, a young what if she lost her little brother. She clutched his hand tighter. Pinchas. She could hear her mother boy, and his older sister, Miriam, who He, too, was frightened and clutched her hand. Miriam gasped, saying to her father, "I was so worried for decide they want to see this celebration. "Look, Pinchas, look..." In the center of the court were great you — I thought perhaps it was you who "Miriam," Pinchas looked at his sis­ golden menorahs, set on fifty-yard high bases. Each menorah had caught on fire." He nodded, "No, but it ter, "What would you think about..." He four branches and on each branch were huge cups. Four ladders was not far from me. For the moment, was having trouble saying what he wanted were set against each menorah and four young priests climbed the though, I lost my head and ran away. It to say. ladder, pouring oil into the cups to keep the wicks burning. "What took those two children to put out the "What is it, Pinchas?" asked Miriam. are the wicks made of?" whispered Miriam. fires. How courageous they were. I "I really enjoyed the water ceremony A man standing next to Pinchas heard and answered, "They are wonder whose children they were? Who this morning at the Temple. The priest made from the wom-out clothing ofthe priests." The wicks were would allow their children out so late? used the silver pitchers for wine and lit and all of Jerusalem grew light from them. Suddenly, you could But, thank God they were there." He water, pouring them onto the altar and hear the sound of flutes. Miriam and Pinchas did not know where sniffed the air. It smells like something the other priests with the willow branches to look next. A number of men came forward, torches in hands and burned here. Do you smell it, Yocheved?" singing, 'We pray You Lord, save us dancing, waving the torches, throwing them in the air and catching She sniffed the air, too. "Yes, Moshe, now. WebegYou,Lord, Give us health.'" them. it does smell as though something burned, Pinchas was as tall as his sister, al­ Others were singing. Miriam and Pinchas were so absorbed in but I think we're still smelling what though he was a couple of years younger. the dances theyd id not realize how much time had gone by. On happened in the court of the Temple. He continued, "You should have seen all the 15 steps leading from the Court ofthe Women stood the Let's go to bed. I am very tired." the people raising the palm branches and Levites with harps, cymbals, flutes and other instalments. It was Pinchas reached out his hand to twirling them in the air, joining in song." almost morning. The children turned to go and heard a rooster Miriam in the dark and whispered, "I Miriam could stand it no longer. She crow. The priests blew t'ki-yah, t'ru-yah, t'kiyah on the trumpet. think God wanted to make sure you were turned to her brother angrily, "Why are Down ten steps they marched and blew again then all the way there tonight, for surely you saved those you telling me this. You know I wasn't down and a third time the horns sounded. two men, Miriam. Without you, I never allowed to go. You went because you are Now the priests went to the eastern gate, turned with their would have done it. May God bless a boy. I had to stay home with mother backs to the gates and said, you." They both smiled in the dark and and cook and bake for supper tonight." "Our forefathers stood on this fell asleep. "That's what I want to gell you, spot with their backs to God's Miriam," said Pinchas. He rubbed the tip house and their faces to the The Voct's Comer of his sandal in the sand floor. "I want east and worshipped the sun — Chutzpah but we turn to God— our eyes you to come to the water-drawing festi­ Scientists discovered DNA always turn to God. " val tonight." so we were advised that the mystery of life "Yes, and I'll sit in the women's Suddenly, one of the wicks was just within our grasp. gallery. We're not good enough to get in the burning bowl fell out into Always one more discovery too close — to sit with the men. I hate a group of men. A howl arose bringing us closer to that enigma. being a woman." and garments caught on fire. From PhD. 's in prestigious schools Pinchas moved closer. "Wait — The women in the balcony be­ I have been further informed here's my idea. I'll give you one of my gan screaming. The men nearby that in time we will know everything. robes and you will pin up your hair under fled for fear. Miriam turned to There also exists the sage one of my head coverings. You will Pinchas, "Come on, let's help," who tells us "that Nature come dressed as a boy and stay with me she shouted. The two of them will jealously conceal her secrets." downstairs." ran over to the two men with From the little that I know Miriam gasped. "Pinchas, I couldn't the burning garments. Miriam I'll place my money on the sage. do that. Women are not supposed to pushed one of them down and Al Rhodes 5/95 dress as men...but it would be nice, for Pinchas the other. The SHOFAR, October, 1995 Page 25

] The Bagelman Jias ArrivethJ by Marlene Solomon With the coming of the New Year arrives some great news for the lovers of really fresh (never frozen), made from scratch New York style bagel in Chattanooga. Alan and Audra Slavin, natives of suburban Philadelphia who both studied at Johnson & Wales University , the well known culinary school in Rhode Island, have created a New York style bagel shop with a Chattanooga flavor in renovated space between 7- and 8- on Cherry Street. Open daily from 6:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. and from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sundays, the Chattanooga Bagel Company produces over 13 varieties of bagel along with mouth-watering cakes and cookies in their kitchen each day. Not for breakfast only, the cafe features the Bagelwich, a sandwich available in 99 combinations on the bagel of your choice. Choose from seven kinds of cream cheeses, yogurts, fruit salad, and the finest in gourmet coffees that go great with a bagel any time. Just in time for Yom Kippur break-the -fast, the Slavins also offer an assortment of platters and will custom make them to order. Alan makes his own whitefish salad and has fresh (not frozen) lox on hand as well. (See special Yom Kippur coupon below.) They also hope to book group meetings in their loft and can do a special buffet for the occasion. Please stop by and try a bagel with cream cheese or a Bagelwich and enjoy their gourmet coffees too, and have a bagel day!

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•V by Dr. Irven Resnick A Sukkot Message Chair of Excellence in Judaic Studies, UTC -To Listen and Care- Judaic Studies Lecture Two psychiatrists, one thirty and the other seventy years of age were once riding down the Series Begins elevator, on a hot sticky day. The young psychia­ m mt J# Now that the academic year has be­ trist looked absolutely beaten. The older psychia­ Dr. Irven Resnick gun, the annual Judaic Studies Lecture trist looked calm and refreshed. The young psy­ Rabbi Maynard Hyman, series at UTC will commence on October 18-. chiatrist turned to the old psychiatrist and said, "I Beth Sholom Congregation Avraham Balaban will visit our community and deliver two don 'tsee how you can listen to those terrible heart-rendering personal histories lectures. The first, entitled "A Different Wave of Israeli Fiction: that your patients recount all day and still be so relaxed. " The older psychiatrist Post-modernist Israeli Fiction," will be presented in the Flag answered with a shrug, "Who listens?" Room at the university's Guerry Center at 2:00 p.m. on October There is much bitter truth in this jest. Human nature is so constituted that 18th. Later that evening at 7:30 p.m., Dr. Balaban will discuss when we are exposed to a great deal of suffering we stop listening. Our sources "Major Trends in Contemporary Israeli Fiction " at the Jewish or compassion dry up. ) Community Center. The entire community is invited to both In our time we have seen a great amount of suffering. Half of the world is presentations. living on the verge of starvation. There are tyrants who make of their countries Dr. Balaban was born one huge prison. There are nations where one race oppresses another race on kibbutz Hulda in Israel. mercilessly. There is real danger that precisely because there are so many cries «*Hft- He has had academic ap- for help, we will stop listening. How, then, do we make men more compassion­ --; ". „ "f ,x pointments at Tel Aviv ate! What can we do to keep man from stopping to care and stopping to listen •p I University, Harvard Uni­ to the cry of the persecuted, oppressed and the needy? The best and most versity, and the University effective way is to put ourselves at least for a little while in the place of those who gfv% t. f of Michigan. At present, suffer. The Rabbis in the Middles Ages practiced what is known as "Richten 1 he serves as professor of Golus. " They would leave their pulpits and their comfortable homes and wander modern Hebrew literature incognito as beggars visiting Jewish communities throughout Europe. In this at the University of Florida. way, they learned first hand how the beggar feels and what threats he must Dr. Balaban has published endure. The fast day of Yom Kippur has as its purpose not merely the affliction several volumes of his own of the body, but rather, by going hungry one day, to develop more compassion Hebrew poetry as well as in us for those who go hungry all the time. numerous volumes of liter­ The Festival of Sukkot which we celebrate at this season has as its main goal ary criticism. His worked the development of compassion and sympathy for those who are less fortunate Dr. Avraham Balaban entitled "Between God and than we are. On Sukkot, the commandment goes out to the Jew: "Leave your Beast: An Examination of permanent home and dwell in the Sukkah, your temporary abode." On Sukkot, Amos Oz's Prose" (Pennsylvania State University Press, 1993) for seven days during the year, the Jew is asked to leave the comfort of his home established him as an authority on the work of Amos Oz. in order to dwell in the rail hut so that he may understand from his own personal He has contributed many articles treating modern Hebrew experience how people feel when they are in discomfort the entire year. literature to academic journals as well as to the "Encyclopedia Sukkot is harvest time. That is why we take the four species. It is the time Judaica" and the "Encyclopedia Britannica." In addition, he of year when the Jew is surrounded by the abundance ofthe produce of his fields remains a regular and frequent contributor to the literary supple­ and granaries. His own prosperity makes him insensitive to the heart of the ments of "Haa 'retz, " "Ma 'riv, " YediotAharanot, " "Davar, " and underprivileged and poor. By leaving his home to dwell in the Sukkah, he is others. I hope the "Shofar's" audience will help me welcome him reminded that he must not become hardened to suffering and that he must retain to Chattanooga. a sense of compassion and deep sympathy for all those who are in need and distress. ALL SEASONS Yes, my friends, Sukkot calls on us to listen and care. TRAVEL

AStHXEECl CHATTANOOGA S 4 J METROPOLITAN Oiscount Drugs Room Service krltrfc., frara m trawy ar Mamf Ci» SICKROOM SI«VlCt •nana a* ua atari* •» «rt* M •»#• AIRPORT MMfMUl f0OM 1% MfMi Vl RlVf KMptW VCwt, •?••••* CwMH, p« fwM*| a<4... c* SICKROOM SCftVKt Ma*»». Registered Pharmacist jfwUll.M-Pl LEISURE CENTER CORPORATE CENTER DIAL 629-7283 892-5235 855-4056 Cily-Wide OtHvary Service The SHOFAR, October, 1995 Page 27 (f The Chattanooga Jewish Community Religious School j : The Chattanooga Jewish Community Religious School started its year on September 10th, 1995, with a faculty orientation session. The session included Torah study, a discussion of important school policies, an overview ofthe year, an educational workshop, and an opportunity for teachers to begin decorating their classrooms. The CJCRS faculty was uplifted by morning and left the synagogue enthusiastic about the school. The first day of school was held on September 17th. Students and parents joined together with the CJCRS faculty to create special Rosh Hashanah projects: Jewish calendars to hang at home. Students were introduced to their teachers and spent about half of the morning in their individual classrooms. Parents then had the opportunity to discuss school policies and procedures with the director, Tziporah Altman-Shafer. HUH If the first month of school is any indication, this is going to be a terrific year. The excitement fills the air as students and adults alike look forward to stimulating learning .-,liiE|lllll llllllliyi experiences. If you are interested in volunteering in the school or if your child is interested •I in attending but has not yet registered, please call Tziporah Altman-Shafer at 267-9771. Remember, school hours are 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 noon every Sunday. Throughout the first semester, the school will be meeting at Mizpah Congregation. We look forward to seeing you there. Tziporah Altman-Shafer, Educational Director GetReady! Marcie Pregulman, Michael Dzik and Valerie Epstein attend Faculty Orientation to get ready for the new schoolyear. f**t

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L'Shana Tova Tikatevu! We wish everyone a joyous and healthy year. The Board of Directors held its first annual Board Retreat Saturday, September 9th, at the Hickory Creek Townhouse Clubhouse. This very B'nai Zion's Yom Tov Schedule exciting and inspriational get-together was the result of hard work and Sunday, October 1- ~ Kever Avot, B'nai Zion Cemetery, 10:30 planning by Helen Smith and her committee. Each Board member was able a.m. to share past religious experiences, heard a brief history of Mizpah Temple, Tuesday, October 3^ ~ Kol Nidre, 7:00 p.m. and heard topics ranging from leadership characteristics to techniques on Wednesday, October 4- ~ Yom Kippur,Shaharit, 10:00 a.m., cooperation and communication. Other group facilitators were Lee Abelson, Minha/Ne'ila 5:30 p.m., Break the Fast, 8:00 p.m. Bob Berz , Herb Cohn, Fred Krosner, Iris Abelson, Ellen Hayes, and Sunday, October ti^Erev Sukkot, 6:00 p.m. Paul Lefkoff. All particiapants agreed that this first ever retreat was most Monday, October 9* ~ Sukkot, 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Marcy beneficial in building Board harmony and effectiveness. Pellegrino will read from the Haftarah during the morning Mizpah Temple honored Myna Castings, Office Administrator for 16 service in honor of the 20- anniversary of her Bat Mitzvah. years, at a special Shabbat Service and Reception. All but a few ofthe past Tuesday, October 10* ~ Sukkot, , 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. presidents from her 16 years were present, and those that weren't sent Friday, October YS^-Sukkot/Shabbat Experience, messages. One special guest was Wendy Kanter, wife of Rabbi Ken Yom Tov Service, 6:15 p.m. Dinner will be served in the Kanter, who delivered a beautiful welcome and congratulations from sukkah following the service. herself and Rabbi Kanter. Many of Myna's family members and friends Sunday, October 15- ~ Erev Sh'mini Atzeret, 6:00 p.m. were in attendance, and congratulatory remarks were delivered also by Joel Monday, October 16* ~ Sh'mini Atzeret,W:00 a.m. Susman and Marcia Krosner. A special musical treat was provided by Monday, October 16* ~ Erev Simchat Torah, 7:00 p.m. Mizpah's own Buildings Superintendent Hillard White and the Spiritual Tuesday, October 17* ~ Simchat Torah, 10:00 a.m. Crusaders. Thank You, Myna, for 16 wonderful years! Mizpah Congregation ushered in our High Holy Days festival with brief yet inspiring Havdalah and S'lichot Services Saturday, September 16th. Sunday, October - ~ Robert and Pris Siskin will host an informa­ Following the services, we shared some refreshments and then enjoyed a tional meeting at their home, regarding the development of Ramah Darom lively discussion on"Jewish Ethics and Morality in a Changing World." at 7:30 p.m.. Thanks to Jed Mescon for facilitating this event. Wednesday evening, October 11-, B'nai Zion's Confirmation Class The Chattanooga Jewish Community Religious School kicked off will host a joint session with the Confirmation Class from Burning Bush Sunday, September 17th from 9:30 to noon. All grades from K-confirma- Baptist Church of Ringgold, Georgia. tion met, with their teachers, assistants, and all the parents. Tziporah Rabbi Joseph Klein of Mizpah Congregation and Rabbi Davidson will Altman-Shafer, Director tof the School, led the parents in a brief Torah again offer "Introduction to Judaism" starting Tuesday, October 17-, reading from Deuteronomy, with time for discussion. She also presented the 7:30 p.m. The class will meet on consecutive Tuesdays until December new school curriculum, and introduced all the new teachers. The Religious 19-. First session will be held at B'nai Zion. School meets at Mizpah until January. Lunch 'N' Learn will meet Tuesdays at noon. No classes will be held on October 10& or 17*. Mizpah High Holy Dav Schedule Orders for lulav and etrog must be in by October 2—. Contact the Yom Kippur Synagogue office for more information. Tuesday, October 3rd, 8:00 p.m., Kol Nidre - Wednesday, October 4th, 10:00 a.m., Family Service, 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship, 2:00 p.m. Discussion led by Rabbi Klein, CandfeMgFrMng Times 3:00 p.m., Afternoon Worship, 4:30 p.m., Memorial Concluding Service. for Shabbaf & Yom Tov Sukkot Sunday, October 8th, 5:00 p.m., Come build the Sukkah at 6:00 October 03. ...7:02 p.m., Pot Luck Dinner. Friday, October 13 - Choi Hamoed Sukkot/Consecration at 8 p.m. October 06. 6:58 October 08. 6:56 Friday, October 6* ~ Friday Forum during 8 p.m. Shabbat October 09. 6:54 Worship, " Understanding the Sabbath Worship Service." Friday, October 13* ~ Consecration October 13. 6:49 Saturday, October 14 - Joshua Mackler will be called to the Torah October 15...... 6:46 as a Bar Mitzvah at 11 a.m. Shabbat worship. October 16. 6:45 Tuesday, October 17*- Rabbi Klein and Rabbi Davidson will teach "Introduction to Judaism" from 7:30-9:30 p.m. Contact the Rabbis for October 20. 6:40 more information. October 27. 6:32 Friday, October 20* ~ Aufruf for Richard Zachary and Ruth Jorgenson during Shabbat worship. a Friday, October 27* ~ First Friday Family Sabbath. Rabbi Klein will lead a "Tot Shabbaf worship service at 6 p.m. in the sanctuary. The These times are 20 minutes before sunset. Family Shabbat Dinner will be served in Feinstein Hall at 6:30 p.m. and regular Congregational Sabbath Worship will begin at 8 p.m. The SHOFAR, October, 1995 Page 29 Beth Sholom NeWS by Harold Shapiro Rabbi Avi Dov Hyman to Serve as Scholar-in-Residence at

*V3*. Congregation Beth Sholom for Beth Sholom Congregation Sukkot Services Sukkot HolyDay First Days of Sukkot Sunday and Monday Evenings, October 8* and 9—, Mincha - Rabbi Avi Dov Hyman, a mem­ 6:45 p.m.; Monday and Tuesday Morning, October 9*-and 10*, ber of the Kollel-Graduate School I Shacharit - 9:00 a.m. of the Talmudic University of Hoshana Rabba ~ Sunday, October 15*, Shacharit - 9:00 a.m. Florida, will deliver the sermons for j Shemini Atzeret and Simchat Torah Sukkot and also serve as Scholar-in- Residence for the Sukkot Holyday. Sunday and Monday Evenings, October 15* and 16*, Mincha - Rabbi Avi Dov Hyman, who is also 6:45 p.m.; Simchat Torah Celebration, Monday Evening, Octo­ a graduate of Johns Hopkins Uni­ ber 16—; Monday and Tuesday Mornings, October 16* and 17* versity, is the son of Rabbi and Mrs. Shacharit - 9:00 a.m., Yizkor (Memorial Service) Monday Morn­ Maynard C. Hyman. He will be j ing, October 16* visiting here with his wife Chaya and their two children, Rachel and , Young and Mature Jewish Enrichment Opportunities Kabbi Avi Dov and Chaya Hyman Following all of the Holydays, both the Rabbi and Mrs. Hyman will offer Jewish enrichment opportunities for members of the congregation. Once a Month Couples and Singles Home Study Group at the Beginning Tuesday, October 24th, the Rabbi will offer a course in Home of Rabbi and Mrs, Hyman "Searching the Scripture." This course will be an informal discussion of The second Wednesday of each month, a home study group will meet the Torah portion of the week with the Rabbi selecting some of the at the home of Rabbi and Mrs. Hyman at 7:45 p.m.. The Rabbi will present highlights ofthe Torah portion for discussion. This group will meet the a program ofthe "Why and Wherefores of Jewish Rituals. " The Rabbi will first three Tuesdays of each month from 10:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. The attempt to explain the sources and reasons for many of the practices and group is for both men and women. traditions of Judaism. Refreshments will be provided by the Rebbitzin. Following the Biblical discussion, the Rabbitzen will offer a class in Afternoon Hebrew and Confirmation Classes Hebrew reading and conversational Hebrew for beginners or interme­ All youngsters between the ages of 8 and 16 are eligible for these diates. This group will continue until 12:00 noon. classes. Classes will meet from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. each Wednesday. "How To" Class for Men Only Please call Rabbi Hyman to register your child. Both Rabbi and Mrs. Rabbi Hyman will offer a "How To" class the first three Tuesday Hyman will be available as instructors. evenings of each month for men who want to learn to improve the art of conducting a weekday or Shabbat Service, chant a Haftorah or read the Beth Shalom Congregation Turns Friday Night Torah. The class willmeet Tuesday evenings from 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. into Shabbos Oct 2T^ Shabbos After Kiddush Shiur On Friday, October 27th, at 6:00 p.m., Congregation Beth Sholom will Following all the Holydays, the "Shabbos After Kiddush Shiur" will join synagogues across the nation for a positive, joyous Jewish Shabbos resume with Rabbi Hyman conducting the class. This group is open to experience. This exciting nationwide program is sponsored by the National men and women. The group will study the Haggadic parts ofthe Talmud Jewish Outreach Program. The program includes an introductory prayer beginning with Tractate "Megillah." The Rabbi will offer additional service and a traditional Shabbos meal, complete with singing, dancing and insights to the Haggadic text gleaned from various Rabbinic commentaries. chicken soup. Cost for the program is $10 per person or $30 for a family. Men's Sunday Morning Talis and Tefillen Minyan Breakfast Mrs. Karol Rudnick will be the overall chair. Home hospitality will be On Sunday mornings beginning October 22nd, the Men's Tallis and available for those not wishing to drive on Shabbos. For more information Tefillen Minyan breakfast program will spring into action. The Talis and and to make reservations, please call Karol at 629-2772. Reservations are Tefillen service begins at 9:00 a.m. followed by breakfast and a short now being taken and will be accepted until Thursday, October 19th. discussion on a Jewish theme which will be led by Rabbi Hyman. United Synagogue Convention Promises to Feed "Both the Mind and Soul" Congregational leaders must be Cardinal Keeler, President of the Na­ will be led by Ambassador Dennis Ross, free to choose from among four types managers, Jewish role models, and tional Conference of Catholic Bish­ Special Middle East Coordinator, U.S. of "Shabbat" services, including both knowledgeable citizens as well as ops. State Department. Learners and "Havurah" services. In diplomats, negotiators, and pun­ Yossi Beilin, Deputy Foreign Min­ In order to equip congregational addition, following a formal launch of ister ofthe State of Israel, will speak on dits. According to Alan Ades, In­ leaders with the skills they need to ef­ the "Jewish Living Now" campaign, major developments in the ongoing Is­ fectively run a synagogue, the Conven­ workshops on Jewish religious topics ternational President of The United raeli peace process, followed by three tion will offer over 30 seminars tackling will be conducted by noted Conserva­ Synagogue of Conservative Juda­ forums on issues crucial to the well- diverse areas of synagogue life, from tive Jewish leaders, including Ron ism, the 1995 Biennial Convention being of the Jewish State. The first, membership retention to fundraising to Wolfson, Bradley Shavit Artson, /'Creating a Jewish Environment: "InterfaithRelations in Jerusalem, " will insurance concerns. Each seminar will Danny Siegel, Avis Miller, Alan Jewish Living Now!", to be held feature a panel of Jewish, Christian and be led by trained presenters. In addi­ Silverstein, Ron Isaacs, and Jack November 2-6 at the Grand Hyatt Moslem representatives, including tion, a Program Fair will feature the Moline. Hotel in Washington, D.C, has Rabbi David Golinkin, Rev. Dr. Eileen efforts of Solomon Schechter award For further information or Lindner, and Dr. Mhmud Ayoub. The been designed with this in mind. winning congregations so that they may to register, contact the United second, "Israel - Diaspora Relations, " be replicated by other synagogues. ~ The Convention will include a panel will be conducted by Israelii Ambassa­ A major thrust of the Convention Synagogue Convention De­ discussion on the role of religion in dor Colette Avital and Barry Shrage, will be to heighten members' spiritual partment, 212-533-7800, Ext. American life, featuring Rabbi Ismar President of Boston's Combined Jewish awareness. Both Friday evening and 2611/Fax 212-353-9439. Schorsch,, Chancellor ofthe Jewish Philanthopies. A third forum, "The Saturday will be marked by traditonal Theological Seminary, and William Current Political Situation in Israel, " "Shabbat" observance, with delegates Page 30 The SHOFAR, October, 1995 Chattanooga Life Cycles J Names in the News Jennifer Strom Wed John Blanchard Towers In the River Gallery Sculpture Mazel Tov to: Garden overlooking the Tennessee Amy and Jonathan Cohen on the birth of their daughter, Eliza River, Jennifer Rae Strom became Laurel, on September 6,1995. Maternal grandparents are Sue and Herb the bride of John Blanchard Towers Cohn. Paternal grandparents are Cal and Joan Cohen of Chapel Hill, on September 9,1995. A reception NC. Great-grandfather is Sidney Mandel of Scottsdale, Arizona. followed at the Walden Club. Eron and Valerie Epstein on the birth of Sophie Rose on July 24, Jennifer is the daughter of An­ 1995. The paternal grandparents are Louis and Charlyne Epstein, the drea and Stephen Strom of maternal grandparents are Virginia and Dan Andrews. Ooltewah, Tennessee. She is the Lori Goldberg on the graduation of her granddaughter, Jackie granddaughter of Mrs. Alyce Indek, from the University of Georgia with a B.A. in History. Gutterman of Lauderhill, Florida and Jay and Jennifer Hochman on the birth of Michael Aaron on the late Max Gutterman, and the late August 23, 1995 in Cincinnati, Ohio. The maternal grandmother is Louis and Rose Strom. The bride Barbara Lang of Atlanta. The paternal grandparents are Lynn and was given in marriage by her par­ Colman Hochman. The maternal great-grandfather is Benjamin ents. Mrs. Towers received her Haimowitz and the paternal great-grandmother is Hannah Hochman. Bachelor of Science Degree from Colman and Lynn Hochman on the marriage of their daughter Boston University in the field of Hallie to Patrick McFadden on September 10, 1995. Advertising and Mass Communica­ Stephen and Lisa Lebovitz on the birth of their daughter, Abigail tions and is employed by the Atlanta Jennifer & John Towers Leigh on July 26th, in Boston Massachusetts. Paternal grandparents are Journal-Constitution. Charles and Betty Lebovitz and Amelia and Owen Allen. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. John R. Towers of Hanover, Marvin and Marlene Perlman on the birth of their granddaugh­ Massachusetts, and the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Carlton Blanchard and ter, Lindsey Erin Noskin, born August 26th. Lindsey is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. Ballard Ward. He received his Bachelor of Arts Degree Dennis and Lynn Noskin of Greenwich, Connecticut and sister of Daniel from Boston College and is employed at the law firm of King and Spalding. Noskin. Paternal grandparents are Art and Lee Noskin of New York. John plans to attend law school in the fall of 1996. After a honeymoon in Maternal great-grandmother is Norma Wexler of Atlanta, Georgia. St. Lucia, the couple will continue to reside in Atlanta. Jacqueline & Roy Rosenfeld on their marriage September 3,1995. Please share your simchas and lifecycle events with the Judy and Robert Stahl on the Bar Mitzvah of their son, Geoffrey. community. Send them to: Andrea and Stephen Strom on the marriage of their daughter The Shofar, P.O. Box 8947, Chattanooga, TN 3 7421. Jennifer to John Towers on September 9, 1995. The deadline is the 10& of each month. Sonia Young, this year's winner of the Dan Jay Volunteer of the Year Award from the Chattanooga Little Theatre. Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to B'nai Zion Condolences To: Congregation of Siskin Memorial Foundation. Arrangements by Henry Rubenstein on the death of his mother, Annabelle. Chattanooga Funeral Home East. - • The family of Minnie Pavlow Berke. Bennet Roy Mogul, 68, of East Ridge, died Monday, September Dorothy Stock on the death of her mother in LaFayette. 18, 1995, at his home. A native of New York City, he was a 1950 graduate of Georgia Tech. with a degree in chemical engineering, a The family of Bennet Mogul. retired chemical engineer from Vulcan Materials Co. after 38 years, Deaths: a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II and a member ofB'nai Zion Annabelle Brener Rubenstein, the oldest living member of Mizpah Con­ Synagogue. Survivors include his wife, Marcia F. Mogul; three gregation and Mizpah Sisterhood, died Wednesday, August 30, 1995, at her daughters, Dr. Carol Wolff, Nancy Torrealba, Betty Ann residence. She was 94. She was born and reared in Chattanooga, graduating Feinberg, Atlanta; and two grandchildren. Graveside services from Chattanooga High School in 1917. Her late husband, Lawrence Rubenstein, were held on Tuesday, September 19,1995, at B'nai Zion Cemetery was past president of Mizpah Congregation, and her son, Henry Rubenstein was with Rabbi Josef Davidson officiating. Memorial contributions may the founder of Rubenstein's Clothing Store in Rossville. The daughter ofthe late be made to the American Cancer Society. Arrangements were by the Max and Gussie Long Brener, she was also preceded in death by two sisters, East Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home. Jeanette Brener Orken and Gussie Brener Abel and two brothers, Robert and Rose L. Tabb, 87, of Chattanooga, died Wednesday, September Herman Brener. Survivors include a son, Henry Rubenstein, Chattanooga; 20,1995 inthe Memphis Jewish Home in Cordova, TN. A native of sister, Marjorie Siegel, Livingston Manor, New York; three grandchildren, Boston, Mrs. Tabb came to Chattanooga with her husband in 1929. including Steven Rubenstein, Chattanooga, and two great-granddaugh­ She practiced law here for a brief period, was an active member of ters; several nieces and nephews. Graveside services were at 2:00 p.m. on the Jewish Community, and served as chapter president of Hadassah Friday, September 1, 1995, in Mizpah Cemetery with Rabbi Joseph Klein in 1940. Mrs. Tabb was the widow of Benjamin Zion Tabb and officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to Mizpah Congregation or to mother ofthe late Herbert Tabb. Survivors include her son, David the Siskin Foundation. Arrangements by J. Avery Bryan Funeral Home, Tabb, Berkeley, CA; and five grandchildren, Jonah Tabb, Chattanooga. Berkley; Abby Sue Tabb, Boston; Elizabeth Tabb, Portland, Minnie Pavlow Berke, 82, of Chattanooga, died Sunday, September 3, OR; Steven Tabb, Atlanta, and Dr. Kevin Tabb, Jerusalem; one 1995, in a local hospital. A native of Russia, Minnie was a member ofB'nai Zion great-grandchild. Graveside services were held on Friday, Synagogue. Survivors include her husband, Harry Berke; two sons, September 22, 1995 in B'nai Zion Cemetery with Rabbi Josef Marvin and Ronald Berke; sister, Anetha Slutsky, all of Chattanooga; two Davidson officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Services were held Monday, Siskin Foundation or B'nai Zion Synagogue. Arrangements by J. September 4th. with Rabbi Josef Davidson officiating. Burial was at B'nai Zion Averv Brvan Funeral Home. The SHOFAR, October, 1995 Page 31 Sag "Shafom Y'aff" fo Some New FoFks in Our Communifg The Newcomers Committee, chaired by Barbara Oxenhandler held a Welcome Party in her Signal Mountain home on August 27% Welcomes were provided by representatives of all of Chattanooga's Jewish organizations. Neal Bellinger, a newcomer to Chattanooga from Atlanta, catered the lovely dessert affair. Don't let these new people stay strangers too Neal Bellinger, a newcomer from Atlanta, cateredthe dessert Hostess Barbara Oxenhandler (right) and her daughter, Stacy long; ifyou see them around reception at Barbara (center), welcome Nada Ginsburg. Nada andlrv Ginsburg arethe town be sure to say, Oxenhandler's home. parents of our JCF social worker, Amy Boulware. "Shalom, y'all!"

Catherine Lewis to Wed Mark Berman Dr. and Mrs. Allen D. Lewis of Signal Mountain on the engagement of their daughter, Catherine Elizabeth, to Dr. Mark Berman, son of Mr. and Mrs. Barry M. Berman of Atlanta, Georgia. A november wedding is planned at Ochs Memorial Temple. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Mrs. George L. Cooley of Atlanta, the late Mr. Cooley, Leonard D. Lewis of Birmingham, Alabama, and the late Mrs. Lewis. Miss Lewis is a graduate of Baylor School and received a bachelor's degree in human environmental sciences from the University of Alabama where she was a member of Phi Mu Sorority. She was presented at the 1989 Cotton Ball, is employed by TLC Home Health Care, Inc., and is a member of Ochs Memorial Temple. The future bridegroom is the grandson of Mrs. George Berman of San Diego, California, the late Mr. Berman and the late Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Lefko of Savannah, Georgia. Chattanoogans came out to welcome people to our community. Dr. Berman is a graduate of Riverwood High School in Atlanta and (Above: L-R) Alvin Shoenig, Dana Banks, Marilyn Goler, Clara received a bachelor's decree cum laude in biology from the University of Shoenig, Bill Cordell and Julie Bowers. Georgia where he was a member of Tau Epsilon Phi Fraternity. He received his medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia, is currently an intern at Erlanger Medical Center and is a member of Temple (Below: L-R) Richard Zachary, Richard Waxier, Larry Maloff, Sinai in Atlanta. Bona Waxier, Shaya Lokshin, Marcy Pellegrino and Dora Belinskaya. r Read Our Lips! "KNOWNEW TAXES"

Winer, Levine & Young Certified Public Accountants 425 High Street 266-1811 266-0303 Fax Page 32 The SHOFAR, October, 1995 Jewish Community Programs c ) J Chai Stepper Happenings Golden Agers NeWS by Mary Spector by Joy Adams The Golden Agers wish to thank Rabbi Josef Davidson of B'nai Zion m Synagogue for his presentation on September 6th. Monthly Luncheon Meetings There will be no meeting of the Golden Agers on Wednesday, October 4th ~ Yom Kippur. Tuesday, October 24^ 12:00 noon at the JCC Rabbi Maynard Hyman of Beth Sholom Congregation will be joining Program: Tziporah Altman-Shafer, Director of Education for us for a Sukkot Program on October 11th. We will meet at the JCC and the Chattanooga Jewish Community Religious School will give take box lunches up to the Sukkah at B'nai Zion for lunch. Be sure to join an update on the school. us. Tuesday, November 21** 12:00 noon at the JCC Birthdays are celebrated on the third Wednesday of each month. In Program: Presentation on Osteoporosis by Wendy Cynkus. September we celebrated the birthday of Helen Bouchea (9/20) and in Tuesday, December 19^ 12:00 noon af the JCC October we will celebrate the birthday of David Garvis (10/28). Program: Chanukah party featuring the music of Marlene The Golden Agers meet every Wednesday at the Jewish community Solomon and Andrea Strom. Center to play cards and bingo and enjoy a hot Kosher meal. Trans­ portation is available by calling 894-1317. Join us any Wednesday. You'll be glad you came! Slo N'Easy Exercise Classes meets every A HAPPY HEALTHY AND PROSPEROUS «r**k Monday and Thursday NEW YEAR TO ONE AND ALL. at the JCC atU:OOa.m. YIDDISH CLUB Yiddish Loshen Mame Loshen IZ doch azoy shaynUl Yiddish dub will begin meeting the first Sunday of each month beginning Sunday, October \- at 2:00 p.m. in the B'nai Zion Social Hall. Chaim Charynhas generously agreed to facilitate the group and he has already begun planning interesting topics for discussion,; Yiddish music Thursday, October 12- Back Inn Cafe for Lunch and songs, poetry and lots more to keep the group lively. Meet at 12:30 at the Back Inn Cafe for lunch, enjoy the view, see Each session will last an hour and will include refreshments and time the Sculpture Garden, and take a walk along the Riverwalk to socialize as well. Sunday, October 22— "Singing in the Rain " in Crossville Club dues will be $18 per person for the year and will cover the cost Meet at 9:30 a.m. for a trip to the Cumberland County Playhouse of the refreshments and special programs during the year. ,. < to see "Singing in the Rain. " We will travel in the new van and Please RSVP to Marcy at 894-1317 to attend the first session. stop for lunch along the way. Cost: $25 per person. Includes ; play and transportation. Lunchis extra. '"' fr ^ Sunday, November 5- "Miss Saigon" iii Atlanta UTC JEWISH STUDENT UNION Meet at 9:30 a.m. at the JCC for a trip to the Atlanta Civic The UJC Jewish Student Union is back!! Center to see the travelling Broadway company of "Miss Saigon." Jewish Faculty/Student Cost: $60 per person. Includes play and transportation. One van is already full. If we get a few more people we will rent a bus, \ Brown Bag Lunches so everyone can travel together^ will take place I Monday, December 4- Underground in Atlanta the first Friday of every month' Meet at 9:30 a.m. at the JCC for a trip to Atlanta to visit the Underground and the Coca-Cola Museum. Cost: $10 per person for at 12:00 noon in the Sudent Union. transportation. ^ JJ

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Mark your calendars for a wonderful event, Saturday evening, November 1 "I* Crossing the Broken Bridge, a dramatic play which confronts the subject of Black/ Jewish Relations. Forthose ofyou who enjoyed hearing Julius Lester last spring at theGoldman-Moses Lecture, this willbe an excitingfollow-up event. Discussion workshops to be held on the November 9th and 10th will be announced.

Co-sponsored by the Jewish Cultural Arts Council and Community Relations Committee ofthe Jewish Community Federation of Chattanooga, the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, and the Chattanooga Area Urban League. The SHOFAR, October, 1995 Page 33 SOFTBALL REMATCH The Young Leadership Contemporary Issues Series Dalton vs Chattanooga presenfs a Sunday, October 1S& at 3:00 p.m. uNo Particular Issue7 in the softball field at the JCC Dalton has challenged Cocktail Party Chattanooga to another softball on Saturday euening, October 28- game. This time WE will win!! To be on^^^ Refreshments will follow in the atB:00 p.m. the team, sukkah at B'nai Zion. contactthe at the home oF Coach (Rabbi) of your^^L Families welcome to cheer respective synagogues. on the Chattanooga team! Elisabeth and Kenny Gordon Join or, socialize, have Fun, and discuss any Judaic Studies Lecture Series contemporary issue you may haue or no issue at all. October IB* arUTC The Young Leadership committee, Michael Lebouitz, John Guest Lecturer: Pregulman, Amy Cohn, Elisabeth Gordon, JeFF Balser, Dr. Avraham Balaban Scott Friedman, and Jed Mescon hope to see you there. "A Different Wave of Israeli fiction: Post-modernist Israeli fiction " THEJEVYISH COMMUNITY CENTER WELL BE CLOSED in the Flag Room at the uniuersity's Guerry Center at 2:00 p.m. 8JQR THE JEWISH HOLIDAYS ON: YOM KIPPUR WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 4 "Major Trends in SUKKOT MONDAY, OCTOBER 9 n TUESDAY, OCTOBER 10 Contemporary Israeli fiction SHEMINI ATZERET MONDAY, OCTOBER 16 at 7:30 p.m. at the JCC MMCirATTOKAM TUESDAY, OCTOBER 17 The entire community is invited to both presentations. Dr. Balaban was born on kibbutz Hulda in Israel. He has had academic appointments at Tel Aviv University, Harvard University, and the University of Michigan. At present, he serves as professor of modern Hebrew literature a.t the University of Florida. Dr. Balaban has pub­ lished several volumes of his own Hebrew poetry as well as numerous volumes of literary criticism. His worked entitled "Between God and Beast: An Examination of Amos Oz's Prose" (Pennsylvania State University Press, 1993) established him as an authority on the work of Amos Oz.

This year when you say L'shanah ha'ba'ah b'Yerusha/ayim ~ next Year in Jerusalem, keep the COMPLIMENTS OF promise and see Jerusalem with your friends from the Chattanooga Jewish Community from April 16-30, 1996. WINER & CROWNOVER , P.C. Informational Meeting for the CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS

Chattanooga Jewish Community Israel 1120 First Tennessee Bank Bldg. Trip 701 Market Street Sunday, October ZZ^ at 4 p.m. Chattanooga, TN 37402 265-0047 at Mizpah Congregation Page 34 The SHOFAR, October, 1995

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L^KOUT BBYO by Beth Susman Hi everyone! I just wanted to let you know BBYO has planned a lot of fun and exciting things this fall/winter. But first, let me tell you what we have done lately. On August 27-, we all headed to Jonathan Richelson's house for a Back-to-School BBYO Bash. We had 15 people attend. We swam, played basketball, and played waterballoon volleyball. We had a great time! Then, on September 10-, we had a short meeting and then went bowling. It was fun getting all those strikes and spares. On September 23-, we headed to Pizza Hut and went to Sir Gooney's Golf; we had an awesome time! Now, for our upcoming events: October 7- ~ We will go camping under the stars. October 22— ~ We are going to a movie with all our BBYO friends. October 27^-29^ ~ BBYO convention at Camp Cosby (for 9th & 10th graders only). Anyone that wants to go, let me know (Beth Susman at 937-4982). ti„ November 3—-5- ~ Leadership Camp Cosby convention for every­ one that wants to go. Bowling is great fun for BBYOers. (L-R) Deborah Spector, November 10- ~ we are going to lead a BBYO Shabbat service at Jonathan Richelson, Beth Susman and Josh Dzik. . Mizpah Congregation. Everyone is invited and we would love to see everyone attend. Hadassah NeWS by Judy Sachsman Ifyou need any more information or would like to join us for all the A sweet New Year to you'all from the Hadassah Presidium: Sharon fun we have, give Beth a call at 937-4982. We would love to see everyone Kasman, Renay Thibodeaux-Metzger, and Lucile Speal attend everything. Anyone who missed the opening newcomers' coffee, please join us on I want to congratulate L^KOUT BBYO on two very special awards: * October 24—when a Hadassah National speaker conies to Chattanooga. we won the International Biscayer Award (which is above and beyond Welcome home to our own Sylvia Frumin, delegate to the Hadassah i chapter) and we also won either \- or 2— place in the International Event for International Convention in Israel. She brings "back fourlocal chapter Splatterball Weekend '94* We easily won 1- Place for Splatterball forthe awards: New Membership, Life Membership, Total Membership, and Cotton States Region! Way to^go L^KOUT BBYO! :•;• e Wills and Bequests. And welcome back to Dana Waxier, co-chair of membership with Atlanta's Jewish Dating Connection Turned One Rachel Sadowitz, from the fall regional board meeting in Washington, > With over 900 members, Atlanta's Premier Jewish Dating Connection, D.C. Membership has always been the key to Chattanooga's success. Impressions, celebrated its one year anniversary this August. Judy Sachsman, Regional Coordinator of Hadassah Primetimers, "We are very excited about the kind of response we have had from the leaves for the first Sun Coop meeting in Tampa on October 27-. Any people from all over the Southeast. This program has opened-new avenues member between the ages of 45 and 60 is welcome to join this inspiring . for busy professionals wanting to meet compatible people," said Julie group. Hadassah is making an attempt to give special attention to each of Joffre, Impressions Co-chair. the age groups that make up the Hadassah volunteers. Impressions was developed in response to concern for the increasing Welcome in 5756 with the gift that lasts a year — or a lifetime — intermarriage rate in the Atlanta Jewish community. According to the membership in Hadassah. Council of Jewish Federations 1990 National Jewish Population Study, the rate of intermarriage in the U.S. is slightly over 50%. Impressions, a Create Your Own Menorah program ofthe Atlanta Jewish Community Center, was developed as a way to provide a direct means for Jewish singles to actively pursue Jewish dating There will be a Menorah Building Workshop at the North River Arts opportunties. Center, 6425 Hixson Pike on consecutive Wednesdays, November 1st and Singles from throughout the southeast have been registering for this 8th, from 1:00 p.m. until 3:30 p.m. The class will be conducted by Marcia service. Special fees are available for out-of-town professionals who Menuskin, B.S. Art Education. frequent Atlanta. "Jewish singles from as far as Pittsburgh, Dallas and Participants will be able to build personalized menorahs from stoneware Charlotte are involved with our program," said Lauren Stone, Impression's ranging .in color from snow white to deep chocolate brown. Participants director. , will be guided through the easily understood handbuilding method of slab For more information, please call Lauren Stone, Impressions director, at throwing in which clay is rolled like pie crust and patterns are used to cut 875-7881, ext. 63. out and assemble the pieces. The ceramic pieces will be fired after assembly. Menorahs will then be glazed during the second session with low-fire glazes in plenty of time for Hanukah. The class fee is $24 plus a $5 materials fee, which covers clay, glazes, and firings. Smocks, aprons, or old clothes should be worn. Call 842-6200 to register. Directions: Go three miles north of Northgate Mall on Hixson Pike. Pass Valleybrook, Creeks Bend Golf Course, Food Lion. Go straight through light at Big Ridge Road/Hixson Pike intersection. Turn left into second shopping center on left, Valleybrook Plaza. 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UJA National Missions Calendar Fain 995 - Summer 1996 1396 October 22-26 Womens Division Lion of Judah Mission March 3-13 Maimonides Mission October 22-Nov. 1 President's Mission "In the Footsteps of Maimonides" is an opportunity for physicians, dentists, and their spouses, to see IsraV through the eyes of her people, visit colleagues, meet Israeli leaders, and truly experience the spirit ofthe lai. October 31-Nov. 9 Koach Mission of Israel. April 21-20 National Women's Campaign December 17-28 Winter Singles 24-35 Mission Spring '96 Outreach Mission May 12-22 Jerusalem 3000 Dec. 24-Jan. 3 Winter Family Mission This family mission takes advantage ofthe vacation break that many parents and children have in the winter. June 9-19 Family Mission I It is geared for 3 generations ofa family-parents, grandparents and children-exploring Israel together. Bonds Bar/Bat Mitzvah child will be free. Give dad the gift of Father's Day in Israel. between family members grow stronger and wanner as they share the enriching experience of learning about June 23-Jury 3 Family Mission II our common heritage. We are offering the Bar/Bat Mitzvah child a free trip provided that he/she stays in the room ofa paying participant. July 7-18 Singles Mission I (25-35) July 7-17 Family Mission III December 24,1995- National Winter Student Mission July 14-August 24 Young Couples Mission January 3, 1996 July 28-August 7 Singles Mission II (25-35) This year's Winter Student Mission will encourage students to "Go Home This Winter Break - In Israel! "Well August 4-14 Single Parent Family Mission over 400 leadership, graduate, and outreach students from universities across the United States will visit one- • on-one with new immigrants and learn about their remarkable journeys to Israel. In addition, they will hear August 4-16 Young Adults Mission (21-27) up to'the minute reports about the volatile political situation and peace process, with the opportunity to engage August 18-28 Family Mission IV experts inmeaningfiildialogue. Students willhaveaunique opportunity to spend Shabbatin Jerusalem, where they will herald in 1996 at a New Year's bash with their American friends studying at Hebrew University. Students will explore traditional sights such as Masada, Yad Vashem, and the Western Wall, with opportunities to reflect on their experiences with their peers. The missionis designed to create a comfortable environment -All mission participants will be solicited. so that students will be encouraged to visit Israel many times in the future. -Subsidy is available on applicable missions if suggested gift level is met. -Costs based on double occupancy. This gear in -All information is subject to change. -For more information, please contact Jay Wiston, Missions Chair, at 855-0001 Jerusafem! or Lou Solomon at 894-1317.