NEWS OF THE JEWISH COMMUNITY OF GREATER CHATTANOOGA THE SHOFAR 6w A Publication of the Jewish Community Federation of Greater Chattanooga Volume 16 Number 2 October 2002
Former Clinton Liaison Freda Keet Will Address to American Jewish "Women Who Give" at Community to Speak Here Upcoming Luncheon Friday, October 11,11:30am Jay Footlik will attend informal brunch Jewish Cultural Center at 10:00 a.m. and speak at 7:00 p.m. on Women who give to the Federation's Annual Campaign at any level are invited Sunday October 6, Jewish Cultural Center to attend the October 11 "Women Who Give" luncheon featuring journalist Freda Keet. Keet, who has had a long and dramatic career with Kol Israel, the Israel Broad casting Authority in Jerusalem, will share her observations of world affairs. Women Jay K. Footlik is the featured who are new to the community or have not pledged in the last couple of years are speaker at a 7:00 p.m. community encouraged to do so (by calling the Federation office, 493-0270) so they may at event at the Jewish Cultural Center tend this special women's event. on Sunday, October 6. He will also In her years at Kol Israel, Keet has served as a news anchor, interviewer, inves participate in discussion at an in tigative journalist, and war correspondent reporting from the front lines. Her name formal brunch that morning from and, more particularly her voice, is familiar to listeners throughout the English speak 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the Jew ing world through Kol Israel's overseas broadcasts. ish Cultural Center. This will be a Born in Central Africa, in what is now known as Zimbabwe, Keet grew up in an convenient time for Religious School intensely Jewish and Zionist community with Israel the focal point of a vibrant parents to meet Footlik. Both events community life. are part of a series of Campaign She studied theater and drama in England and graduated with honors from events that focus on world and London's Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, winning special scholarships to study Middle East politics. radio journalism at the famed BBC. Footlik was a Special Assistant She made aliyah to Israel in 1963, fulfilling a life long dream, and immediately to President Clinton at the White began working at Kol Israel, determined, as she says, to break into the male domi House where he served as the President's principal liaison to the American nated bastion of broadcast journalism. Jewish community from 1995-1997. After leaving government service, Footlik was appointed vice president of Ruder-Finn, Washington, a leading public re- see KEET, page 13 strategic communications firm. For the past two years, he has divided his time between Israel and the US working with a variety of clients in the al, non-profit and business arenas. BJE Folded Into Federation le at the White House, Footlik designed outreach strategies to promote Almost two years ago, a strategic planning committee was formed at the re presidential initiatives and helped coordinate American participation at the sign- quest ofthe Bureau of Jewish Education (BJE) to examine the organization's struc of the Oslo I and II agreements, the Israel/Jordan Peace Treaty and The ture, its governance, and its daily operations with the goal of improving its produc ye River Accords. In addition, he helped orchestrate President Clinton's visit tivity and effectiveness. The strategic planning committee was made up of repre to Oslo, Norway in November 1999 to attend the first trilateral meeting be sentatives from Beth Sholom Congregation, B'nai Zion Synagogue, Mizpah Con tween then-Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak and Chairman Arafat. In De gregation, The Jewish Federation, the BJE, and Aleph Bet Children's Center. Addi cember 1998, he helped coordinate the President's historic journey to Gaza, tional interests represented were Hadassah, BJE parents, youth, teens, seniors, and Jerusalem and Bethlehem. others. Footlik has advised Seeds of Peace, an American organization that fosters The committee considered many options for the future of the BJE including: understanding between Arab and Israeli youth. He also served as a consultant keeping the situation status quo, dissolving the BJE, outsourcing Jewish education to the Peres Center for Peace, an organization founded by former Israeli Prime (i.e. returning to congregational-based religious schools), and integrating the BJE Minister Shimon Peres. On behalf of the American government, he was asked with the Federation. The option that clearly emerged as the most practical and sound to facilitate the Middle East Multilateral Working Group on Water conference choice was to integrate the BJE into the Federation. Doing so eliminates duplication held in Amman, Jordan in February 1999. He was also a member of an Ameri of key resources and makes financial sense as well. can delegation selected to initiate and facilitate a dialogue between young po In July, August and early September, the boards of all the organizations affected litical leaders in the Israeli Likud party and the Palestinian Fatah party in No- were given detailed reports ofthe proposed changes to vote on. All organizations see FOOTLIK, page 13 involved—the BJE, the Federation, Beth Sholom, B'nai Zion, and Mizpah—passed the proposal for the BJE to dissolve and become a committee under the Federation. A new structure has already been formed with representatives from each congrega tion, Rabbis, and the Religious School. IN THIS ISSUE The Changes, although important to those who keep the books for and administer Campaign News Pages 2-3 Community Voices Pages 12-13 see EDUCATION, page 15 Federation News Page 4 Mazel Tovs/Condolences ... Page 13 Aleph Bet Page 5 Jewish Education Pages 14-15 UJC General Assembly Set for November Federation Programs Page 6 Congregation News Pages 16-21 Senior Programs Page 7 Hadassah News Page 22 see page 2 Jewish News Pages 8-9 Bulletin Board Page 23 Rabbinic Thoughts Page 10 Community Calendar Page 24 Aleph Bet Children's Center hires Ginny Candlelighting Times Page 10 Johnson to complete teaching staff. Check us out!www.jcfgc.com See page 5
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Campaign Calendar Remaining Dates MESSAGE Community Event: Sunday, October 6,10:00 a.m. FROM THE and 7:00 p.m. (see cover story) PRESIDENT Speaker: Jay Footlik Jewish Cultural Center by Michael Lebovitz [email protected] Women's Event Friday, October 11, 11:30 a.m. Speaker: Freda Keet Thank You Jewish Chattanooga Jewish Cultural Center How many phone calls do you get from someone asking for you to answer a survey or, even more commonly, someone asking for money? If you are like me, Telethon #1 Monday, November 4', 6:00 p.m. you get a lot. I really need to get caller ID. In this article, I am not going to ask you for something. Let me repeat, I am not Jewish Cultural Center here to ask you for anything. I am writing to thank you for what you have done to support our Chattanooga Jewish Community. Telethon #2 Thursday, November 14,7:00 p.m. Several weeks ago, I had the honor of attending a lunch where I met and had my picture taken with Vice President Cheney. As I stood in line to talk with him, think Jewish Cultural Center ing about what I would say, I considered several things. I could ask him to visit us here in Chattanooga or I could have said something about the mall we owned in his home state of Wyoming. But, I decided to keep it simple and to thank him for what he and the President were doing to support Israel during this difficult time. He Workers Organizational Workshop (WOW) seemed to appreciate this expression of thanks. August 22, Jewish Cultural Center I share this with you because I believe there is a time to ask and a time to thank— and now is the time to thank. Last year—5762—was a year of both good and bad. We lived in the shadow of the horrors of September 11, and also mourned the terrible events in Israel. As we Jim Samuels, right with begin 5763, we mark the one-year anniversary of the events of September 11 while Campaign Chair Lynn a year of turmoil continues in Israel and a year of great uncertainty looms here in the Hochman, was the featured US. Even with these events as a backdrop, we have had a great year in Chattanooga speaker at WOW. Samuels, as a Jewish community. who has been with the ».- In May we opened our new Jewish Cultural Center and it has truly taken off as a Cleveland (Ohio) Federation | gathering place for all of us to enjoy. To those of you who made this building a for over 20 years, was very reality, thank you. impressed with the giving We also held a successful Annual Campaign to support our Federation's ongoing history of Chattanooga's operation and to support our overseas partners, the Jewish Agency for Israel (JAFI) Annual Campaign. and the American Joint Distribution Committee (JDC). Thank you ______! As a community, we saw the need for and launched the Aleph Bet Children's swilfcaft Center, which already has 16 children enrolled and attending classes. (See page 5 I I for photos from our first month.) How proud are we all to have a Jewish Preschool in Chattanooga! Thank you. We have successfully integrated the Bureau of Jewish Education as a committee of the Federation after almost two years of discussion. Thank you. We have a first-class Federation staff under the leadership of Executive Director Michael Dzik. Thank you. jgjff^m As we embark on 5763, I want to thank you in advance for your continued support of the Federation in its activities. This year we have the added challenge of raising money for the Israel Emergency Campaign (IEC). This campaign has raised over $315 million to-date across the US in support oflsrael. IEC funds are used to ^3;$0m:»-.y^s-.. :'.'"_>f..y provide for the economic and humanitarian needs ofthe Israeli people as they deal Rjjir .•.•" with the aftermath of deadly terrorist attacks and the threat of new ones. For ex MMmm ample, your contribution to the IEC paid for summer camps for kids whose parents were so afraid for their safety that, had they stayed home, they wouldn't have been __ _, J Samuels led solicitors Colman Hochman, left, allowed to leave home just to play at the local playground. IEC funds provide for and Richard Zachary in role playing children whose parents work and want to be sure their children are safe in protected after-care programs. This year alone 3,685 immigrants from Argentina have come to Israel and their resettlement is a fundamental program, also supported by the Israel Emergency Campaign. Thank you. I want to conclude by again wishing you a sweet and happy 5763 and thanking you just one more time for all you do to make Chattanooga the best Jewish commu nity it can be. Thank you! United Jewish Communities (UJC) General Assembly November 20-22, Philadelphia For information, contact: Michael Dzik, 493-0270, ext. 15 [email protected] Subsidies Available April Rofe and Lauren Lebovitz
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lost when one spouse passes away. Developing a giving history with 'individuals (and families) helps insure some financial stability with charitable organizations.
MESSAGE Q. What is this Israel Emergency Campaign (IEC) I've been hearing about? A. The IEC is a special, second-line Campaign that we are running specifically for FROM THE Israel. This Campaign, run by every Federation across North America, is spear headed by our national agency, United Jewish Communities (UJC). The monies EXECUTIVE raised are going to help people in Israel who have been affected by terrorism. Am bulances, security for children, help groups for families and victims of terror, and DIRECTOR safe day camps are just a few of the places where our dollars will help. by Michael Dzik Q. How much of my IEC donation is really going to Israel? [email protected] A. This is the easiest answer of all... 100%. Every dollar we raise will go directly Now that our Annual Campaign is underway, along with a second campaign to Israel. dedicated to raising money specifically for Israel, I would like to address some of the FAQ's (frequently asked questions) we hear regarding these dual efforts: Q. How does the Federation choose its Campaign programs? A. This is more difficult. The Federation staff begins researching possible speak Q. My spouse and I really want to make a joint gift. Why should we make separate ers in the spring. Once the Campaign Cabinet (leadership team) is formed in May, gifts anyway? the group asks speakers to focus on a common theme. This year, most, if not all of A. There are a couple of good reasons why we ask for and you should make the speakers will discuss various aspects ofthe crisis in the Middle East. They will, separate gifts. First and foremost, we are all individuals. We should each stand up however, speak from different perspectives. While some will give more of a politi and make a statement as an individual. We realize that the family pledge will be cal perspective, others will look at the conflict from a media perspective; And still broken down between husband and wife as money is coming from the same house others will give a more historical view. We attempt to make each presentation infor hold, but it is still important to give in one's own name. Standing up as individuals mative, educational and enjoyable. is also a great way to teach our children how to make a Tzedakah gift on their own. Secondly, when the US government asks our national UJC representatives "How These are just a few ofthe many questions that have come across my desk in the many people are contributing?" we can only count a joint pledge as one whereas past couple of months. If you want further comments on these or have other ques two gifts from spouses count as two gifts. Lastly, many joint gifts are sometimes tions about our Campaign, please call or e-mail me.
Campaign Kickoff Sunday, September 1, Jewish Cultural Center This year's Campaign Kickoff event was a family gathering. Music, barbe cue and a Moon Jump kept kids of all ages entertained while speaker Yitzhak Ben-Horin (at near right) g&\e the adults an update on the situation in the Middle East. Almost 200 people attended the event, which kicked off both the Fed eration Annual and Israel Emergency campaigns. Far right: Dr. Stan and Katherine Kessler
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Right: Chefs Andy Milford and Tres Wood, along with other volunteers Cantor Neil Schwartz and Richard Zachary, prepared a delicious barbecue lunch
Left: The Moon Jump was a big Mil hit with the kids
Right: Newcomers David Eichenthal and Bea Lurie with their daughter Emily and David's mother Bernice. David's parents will be moving to Chattanooga next month.
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Participants Tell of Enriching Camp Ramah Darom by Hannah Beker Camp Experiences Camp Ramah Darom was a lot of fun. I had a wonderful time. We had so many daily activities—shirah (singing), improvisation, soccer, and tarboot (Jewish cul APPLICATION DEADLINE FOR SUMMER CAMP ture). We swam in both a lake and pool and the waterfall was awesome. Plus, we performed a play in Hebrew! AND ISRAEL GRANTS: DECEMBER 15 When I first arrived at camp, I was scared but I quickly met a lot of great people Call the Federation office at 493-0270. (most were from Jacksonville). By the end of my time, it felt as though we were all We also have information about birthright israel, a-year round program a great big family and I did not want to leave. offering free travel to Israel for young people 18-26 years old. I appreciate the Federation for helping send me to Camp Ramah Darom. It was the best experience I ever had! The following reports are from three community members who took advan tage of Federation subsidies to create lifelong memories. A fourth participant, 3*1111 Jesse Charyn will report periodically from Israel where he is spending the year. Camp Coleman by Michael Levine Thanks to a scholarship given to me by the Jewish Federation, I was able to go to UHAC Camp Coleman for two sessions this summer. This was my sixth sum mer at this camp. I continue to go back for many reasons. Three of the reasons are the people, the feeling of independence, and the Jewish life. The people you meet at camp are different than your friends at "home." You see, over time, camp becomes your second home. These aren't just people you meet at school or people that live across the street from you. These people become your family. You spend every minute ofthe day with them. You eat with them, you sleep with them, and you play with them. The relationships you make at camp last a lifetime. You learn to love these people. Another of my favorite things about overnight camp is the feeling of inde One of Hannah's favorite things at camp was this waterfall pendence. Whether you like it not, you are with family most of your life. At camp, you have a chance to live "on your own." By this I don't mean by yourself, I mean without your mother, father, brother, sister, etc. You have to adjust to a new group of people and a new place to live. It feels good to be on your own. It is a part of growing up. The reason why I go to Camp Coleman as opposed to any other camps is because ofthe Jewish life. You can meet lifelong friends and feel independent at any camp. But you don't get to experience the Jewish culture at a non-Jewish camp. At home, your Jewish life consists of services and Sunday school. At school, there is not much Jewish culture simply because there are not many Jews. At camp, every one is Jewish. The campers, the counselors, the upper staff. At home, sometimes you don't talk about your Judaism because some people just don't understand it. You don't have to explain Jewish traditions to people at camp because they already know. You don't have to feel awkward about being Jewish because everyone there is. Services and Jewish learning become part of everyone's daily life instead of a special occasion. Going to a Jewish camp had brought me more in touch with my Jewishness. By the end ofher stay, Hannah felt that she and her 1 would like again to thank the Jewish Federation for giving me the scholarship to new friends were like family attend my home away from home. Kutz Camp «! by Jimmy Medearis This summer I went to Kutz Camp in Warwick, New York as part of the UAHC .^ s%*(l Lsarousel LskrishnasOhobfa Meitav Youth Fellowship. I am starting my second year of this national three-year program, and, as part of the program, we attend different Reform Jewish camps in the summers and, during the school year, attend weekend events and participate in 221 River Street online seminars. We each also have a local mentor who we meet with regularly. {423)266-1234 My mentor, Marcia Krosner, and I study and discuss Jewish literature together. I am planning on becoming a Rabbi when I am older, as many of the Meitav Carousel and gift items for all see CAMP, page 21 seasons and holidays... Check out our Hanukkah Hutch! Jerry L Bohn -Menorahs and dreidels Financial Advisor -Glassware -Dishware American Express -Cookie cutters Financial Advisors Inc. -Puzzles and games IDS Life Insurance Company -Plush toys 7143 Revere Circle -Decorative Items P.O. Box 21523 Chattanooga, TN 37424-9900 Your only source for Siskin Foundation holiday cards. Bus: 423.553.9393 100% of proceeds support the Siskin Children's Institute. An AEFA-associated financial Fax: 423.894.3711 advisor franchise. [email protected] Tennessee Memories Year Round & Round
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M_3 aleph bet ^*»^ CHILDREN'S CENTER by Ella Boyd Early Childhood Education Director alephbet@jcfgc. com Our first month at Aleph Bet Children's Center was wonderful. There were a few tears the first week, but there were a lot more smiles, hugs and kisses. In last month's Shofar, you were introduced to teacher Rhonda Seeber, known Aleph Bet parent Tracy McCarley and daughter Zoe by the children as "Miss Rhonda." Before the start enjoy Zoe's birthday cupcakes together of classes on September 3, we hired a second teacher, "Miss Gini" (Gini Johnson) to complete our teaching staff. Gini moved to Chattanooga from North Carolina three years ago. She has a BA in history from Mars Hill College near Asheville, North Carolina and a childcare credential from Southwestern Community College, also in North Carolina. She is an experienced preschool teacher, having taught most recently at Country Brook Learning Center in Chattanooga. An enthusiastic teacher, Gini does not specialize in just one area but says, "I enjoy it all. I love teaching little ones Gini Johnson and these are great kids." We welcome Gini to our team. September's topic at the Aleph Bet Children's Center was "New Beginnings." Our focus was on getting to know our new friends, new teachers, and becoming familiar with our new school. We celebrated our first Shabbat on Friday, Septem Children enjoy the new outdoor equipment ber 6. Ten children, eight parents, and three teachers participated as we shared under "Miss Gini's" supervision challah, cookies, and wine (grape juice). We lit candles and "Miss Rhonda" led us in prayers. We would like to extend a special thank you to everyone who helped us get off to ; a great start! lIiB'' 'f
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Rachel Dzik, Caroline Center, Lily Shire and Grayson Sims enjoy a meal together
'Miss Rhonda" leads the song over the challah at the first Shabbat at Aleph Bet Children's Center
Emma Rowell builds a Ian Campbell plays on the skyscraper with blocks active center in the classroom
Clockwise from center: Thomas Edwards, Zach Rozen, and Hannah Berke play together October 2002 The Shofar 5 FEDERATION PROGRAMS
SINGLING AND MINGLING First Meeting of the Jewish Singles Group, Rendezvous August 27, The Chattanoogan Hotel
by Stephanie Anchor Program Director [email protected]
Over 35 Campaign Workers attended the 2003 Workers Organizational Work shop (WOW) on August 22. {See photos, page 2.) After a delicious meal prepared by Bruce Weiss, the workers were treated to a presentation by Jim Samuels (after a late cancellation by scheduled speaker Ellen Spira Hattenbach, who was profiled in the September Shofar). Samuels has been involved with the Cleveland (Ohio) Federation for over 20 years. His discussion of his secular and Jewish experiences engaged everyone who was there. He asked everyone to share their most memorable Jewish experience and then discussed their view of Judaism. He then reviewed some basics of solicit Clockwise from bottom right: Jodi Bensley, Keith Bell, Angie ing and had workers try role playing. The workers left feeling good about their Roistacher, Rob Shelsky (behind Keith), and Dr. Billy Cordell commitment to take a vital role in the 2003 campaign. August 27 brought a group of old and new faces together for a revived Chatta nooga Jewish singles group, now known as Rendezvous. Fifteen men and women enjoyed a "Happy Hour" environment at the Chattanoogan Hotel while eating and shooting pool. A special thanks to everyone who came, but especially to Janet Perfetti for going above and beyond to make this event happen. Our next event will be on October 13 from 1:00-4:30 p.m. Further information will be mailed shortly. Please contact me if you would like to help out or to join us. A few days later, on September !, we held our Annual Campaign kickoff (with a few twists) at the Jewish Cultural Center. Two hundred members of the Chatta nooga Jewish community came to celebrate not only Labor Day, but also the official beginning of the 2003 campaign. This year we included a moon jump (thanks to Tom Johnson) as well as some face painting by Susan DiStefano and Rhonda Seeber. Throughout the afternoon's festivities, kosher hamburgers and hotdogs were grill ing and Jewish music from the Tevyeh band livened up the multi-purpose room. Our special guest speaker was Israeli journalist Yitzhak Ben-Horin. We thank all the campaign workers who attended and helped with the event: Sandra Berriman for her incredible decorations, Tres Wood, Richard Zachary, Andy Pam Gordon, Jeff Wheeler, Janet Perfetti, Milford, and Cantor Schwartz for their hard work at the grill, and Teddi Mendel and Susan Moses, and Mark Issenberg Estelle Frank who helped set up the event that morning. I look forward to seeing you at one or all of our exciting fall events.
Rick Jacobs, Barbara Oxenhandler, and Julie Bestry
Lion of Judah Events Next Rendezvous Gathering International Conference October 13-15 Washington, DC The Enchanted Maze To register for the conference or for more information, Sunday, October 13 e-mail [email protected], ca]] 212-284-6638 or log on to United Jewish Communities' website, www.ujc.org. 1:00-4:30 Meet at the maze! Chattanooga Lion Luncheon Thursday, November 7 at 11:30 a.m. Lauren Lebovitz's home Please RSVP to Stephanie Anchor Invitations to be mailed soon
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Golden Agers Golden Agers Enjoy Lunchtime Serenade *•• WW Chai Stepper Aim Happenings by Stephanie Anchor Program Director The pictures on this page are from our last two Chai Steppers gatherings, both of which were fun and informative. On August 13 Chai Steppers, along with Golden Agers, had the pleasure of hearing from Creative Discovery Museum Director Henry Schulson. Henry gave a really interesting presentation about the museum. He also demonstrated the power of hands-on learning when attendees learned how mol ecules bind using pennies, water, and eye droppers. We thank Henry for taking his time to visit, and Bruce Weiss for making another incredible meal. On September 18, Colleen Combs from Alexian Village spoke at our luncheon. Most members of Chai Steppers and Golden Agers were familiar with Alexian Vil Students from the Aleph Bet Children's Center sang for the lage in reputation but were interested in finding out more about it. Colleen was an Golden Agers at their September 11 gathering. enthusiastic speaker and we appreciate her having taken the time to come. If you are unable to attend senior gatherings but would like to enjoy a hot lunch at home, we will gladly deliver your meal. There is a cost for the meal but delivery September 18 Chai Steppers is free. Please call John Wooden at 580-3851 to arrange a meal delivery.
August 13 Chai Steppers
Left: Creative Discovery Museum Director, and community member, Henry Schulson spoke about the museum and its future plans.
Below: Luncheon attendees competed to see who could get the most drops of water onto the face of a penny. Alexian Village representative Colleen Combs
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and others) soon found themselves cut off from the mainstream of the Jewish na tion. In most traditional, largely insular Jewish communities, people's lives revolved around the Jewish calendar, with knowledge of the "Christian" calendar reserved for those who had contact with the outside world. As that outside contact became more common, as Jews began moving into busi ness and becoming more open to the general culture around them, the "civil" calen Use of the Jewish dar began replacing the "Jewish" one as the center of their lives. The early Reform Calendar in movement, in fact, suggested "adapting" the Jewish calendar to the civil one, even to the point of worshipping on Sundays instead of Saturdays, an idea that quickly Ancient and died out. But many Jews in the modern world today do, in reality, live their lives by the civil calendar, with the Jewish dates somehow "intruding" on those lives. Thus, Modern Israel to most of us, the fall holidays came "early" this year. Of course, their actual dates, by Yigal Levin, Ph.D. in the month of Tishri, were the same as every year; it's really the month of Septem ber that came late, starting in late Elul instead earlier in that month. And so most UTC Research Fellow Jews in the modern world live by two calendars, and the balance they achieve be As we have all just managed to survive another Jewish New Year, it might be tween them reflect the balance they achieve between Judaism and their "secular" useful to reflect on the origins of the traditional Jewish calendar and on its use by lives in other areas as well. Jews today. The calendar that we identify as "Jewish" is actually the common calendar of the "Thus, to most of us, the fall holidays came 'early'this year. ancient Near East, used by the Assyrians, the Babylonians and many others in the Of course, their actual dates, in the month of Tishri, were ancient world. Like the present Jewish calendar, it was based on the monthly lunar the same as every year; it's really the month of cycles, and since twelve lunar months fall about eleven days short of a solar year, September that came late..." this calendar has a mechanism for "keeping up" with the seasons, which are con trolled by the sun. And in that ancient world, both the fall and the spring were The early Zionist movement that eventually led to the establishment ofthe State considered by different cultures to be the "beginning" ofthe year-just as we today of Israel, was not, for the most part, a religious movement. With the exception of a celebrate the "New Year" (Rosh Hashanah) in the fall, but count the months and the small minority of religious Zionists, the Zionist movement represented a decisive holiday cycle from the spring (see Exodus 12:2 and Numbers 28:16). The Mishnah, break with traditional, religion-focused, Judaism. Early Zionism did, however, em in fact, records four "new years", much in the way that modern Americans "ob phasize the need to resurrect what it called "Hebrew" culture, as an alternative to serve" the beginning of the calendar year, the fiscal year, the school year etc. on "Diaspora-Jewish" traditions. And so, together with the rebirth of Hebrew as a secular different dates. language (a move opposed by many religious leaders), the Hebrew calendar be During the First Temple Period, the Israelites apparently did not commonly use came a focal point of the new, improved, Jewish self-identification. names for the different months, calling them by their ordinal numbers instead (first, And so life in the Yeshuv (the pre-state Jewish community of Turkish and then second and so on -just like the Hebrew names for the days ofthe week). The Bible British-ruled Palestine) of the late nineteenth and early twentieth century revolved only occasionally mentions some of the names used by Israel's neighbors. During entirely around the Hebrew year. Official documents were dated with their Hebrew the Babylonian exile, however, the Jews adopted the names that had been used by dates, birthdays were celebrated based on them, and the Jewish holidays became the Babylonians for centuries: Tishri, Marheshvan, Kislev and so on. So actually the focus ofthe whole year. In a largely secular society, the ancient, "non-religious" the "Hebrew" names that we use today are not Hebrew at all. In fact some of them, agricultural aspects of the holidays mentioned in the Bible (such as the celebration like Tammuz, are named after Babylonian deities (just like January is named after of the harvests) were revived, while the ritual aspects were played down. Obscure the Roman god Janus)! dates mentioned in the ancient sources, such as Tu Bishvat, Tu Be'Av, and Lag The Romans, however, used a solar calendar, one that does not take the lunar Be'Omer were given new meaning. And the biblical yearly cycle, so out of place in cycle into account, and during the centuries of Roman rule, this became the com Galut (exile), was seen to conform precisely to the changing of the seasons in Eretz monly used civil calendar. This Roman calendar was eventually adopted by the Yisrael, where it usually does begin to rain just around Shmini Asteret, when the Christian church and ultimately became the basis for the "civil" calendar used through prayer for rain is recited, and does not usually rain after Passover, when the prayer most of the modern world. So as the cultures of the ancient Near East were assimi for dew is said. lated by the Greco-Roman world, the Jews became the main preservers of what had When the State of Israel was founded, the Hebrew calendar was the calendar of once been the area's most commonly used calendar - making it completely Jewish the land. Israel's Independence Day, Yom Ha'atsma'ut, was celebrated on the He in the process. brew anniversary ofthe event, and additional civil holidays that were subsequently During all the centuries of Jewish exile, the Jewish calendar, like the Hebrew added, such as Yom Hazikaron (Soldier's Memorial Day), Yom HaShoah (Holocaust language and Jewish law, became one of the great unifying factors of world Jewry. Memorial Day) and Yom Yerushalaim (the anniversary ofthe reunification of Jerusa All Jews, wherever they lived, celebrated the same holidays at the same time, and lem in 1967), were all commemorated on their Hebrew dates (including beginning those who instituted changes in the calendar (like the early Christians, the Karaites, them in the evening, like any other Jewish holiday). Even today, life in Israel revolves around the Jewish calendar. One could never complain about Rosh Hashanah, Passover or any other major holiday "catching us The Gezer Calendar by surprise," if only because the marketing chains begin advertising holiday mer chandise and gifts weeks in advance (much like the pre-Christmas shopping season In 1908, the Irish archaeologist R.A.S. in the US). These are when the kids are on vacation from school, not only for the Macalister, excavating at the site of the ancient holy-day but for the whole week of Sukkot, of Hanukka and of Passover, and many city of Gezer, found a large slab of soft lime- | businesses use these as their annual leave periods as well. The universities don't stone on which is inscribed what seems to be a •§ even begin classes until after the fall holidays, so as not to interrupt the semester little poem which lists the months of the year with long holidays. by their agricultural tasks, the text ofthe "Gezer But most of all, there really is a feeling that Rosh Hashanah is the beginning of Calendar", as translated by W.F. Albright, is as a new year. This is when most calendars begin, running September to August in follows: | stead of January to December. The school year is called by its Hebrew designation, "His two months are (olive) harvest, and this is when newspapers publish their "end of year" reports and summaries. His two months are planting (grain), And the period that we are now in, referred to as "Aharei Hahaggim" ("after the His two months are late planting, holidays") is the time when people get back to real business. His month is hoeing up of flax, , . But there is another side to Israeli life, that of the secular, modern, Western- His month is harvest of barley, -'i__i____H_3" oriented society that is in tune with American and European culture. This segment His month is harvest and feasting, of Israeli society runs its life according to the civil Gregorian calendar. This is true His two months are vine tending, not only of nearly a million Israelis, recent arrivals from the former Soviet Union His month is summer fruit." who had little or no knowledge of Jewish culture, but even of many native-born The nature and purpose of the calendar, which dates from the tenth century Israelis, to whom the internet and MTV and CNN are more a part of their lives than B.CE. (around the time of King David) are not clear, although there are is Jewish culture. In part, this is only natural. As Israel becomes more and more theories. Some scholars say that it is a schoolboy's exercise in writing, due to interconnected with international finance, trade and culture, it must conform to the the rather crude quality of the script. Others say that is was designated for the standards used by the rest of the world. But the diminished status of the Hebrew collection of taxes from farmers. Another possibility is that the text was a calendar is just a part ofthe shift that is taking place in Israeli society in general. popular folk song, or child's song, listing the months of the year according to Of course, the division is not absolute. Many Israelis will remember their He- the agricultural seasons. see CALENDAR, next page 8 The Shofar October 2002 JEWISH NEWS
Shmuel Ben Shmuel New Consul Resnick Awarded Second General for Southeast Region Key Grant
Consul General Shmuel Ben Shmuel was In 1996 Irven M. Resnick, UTC Professor and Chair of Excellence in Judaic born in Tel Aviv in 1951. Upon graduating Studies, was awarded the first grant in UTC's history from the National Endowment from high school in 1969, he was drafted into for the Humanities (NEH) to direct a five-week summer institute for college and the IDF and served as a paratrooper, partici university professors. Such programs, which enable faculty from across the US to pating in the 1973 Yom Kippur War and the gather for intensive study with a common theme, are not typically directed by fac Lebanese War. ulty from primarily undergraduate institutions. During the 1970s, Consul General Ben Earlier this month, Resnick learned from Congressman Zach Wamp's office that Shmuel studied at Tel Aviv University, gradu another summer program he has developed will receive $161,500 from NEH-—the ating with a degree in Political Science. second such award in UTC's history. Titled "Representations ofthe 'Other': Jews in Consul General Shmuel Ben Shmuel joined Medieval Christendom," this 5-week program will bring together 25 university pro the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in 1981 and fessors from across the US to study under a group of distinguished senior scholars served in several positions, including one in from the US, England, and Israel. the Information Department, a tenure as as The program, one of only eight summer institutes funded by NEH for 2003, will sistant to the Director of the International Or be conducted July 9 through August 13, 2003 at Oxford University's Centre for ganizations Department, as well as in the Asian Hebrew and Jewish Studies. It will examine the status of Jews in medieval Christian Department and in the Director-General's Bureau of the Foreign Ministry. culture from the standpoints of art history, literature, philosophy, and history. Resnick, In 1984, he was appointed General Consul in Houston, Texas, where he was an expert on medieval Jewish-Christian relations and a former Fellow at the Oxford responsible for disseminating political information throughout the Southwest. Centre for Hebrew and Jewish Studies, has also been named a Visiting Scholar there In 1989, Consul General Shmuel Ben Shmuel returned to Jerusalem, where he for 2003-2004. He will be responsible for all aspects of the grant—including the joined the Information Department ofthe Foreign Ministry as Head ofthe Informa selection of participants and daily study activities in Oxford. tion Division for North America. In 1992, he was appointed Counsellor for Political Affairs at the Embassy of Israel in Pretoria, South Africa, and also served as liaison to the Black Community. Chanukah is Next Month! He had regular contact with Nelson Mandella and other officials of the ANC. In 1995, Consul General Shmuel Ben Shmuel was nominated Deputy Consul- Support the Shofar by buying General at the Consulate General of Israel in New York. In 1999, he returned to Jerusalem and served as the Director ofthe World Jewish till I Hit a Chanukah Greeting.Look for Affairs Department at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. He has now been appointed, the insert in this issue and effective August 2002, Consul General to the Southeast of the United States, head order your greeting (to run in quartered in Atlanta, Georgia. the November issue). Consul General Shmuel Ben Shmuel is married to Gila and has one daughter and two sons.
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October 2002 The Shofar 9 RABBINIC THOUGHTS
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Candlelighting Havdalah by Rabbi Josef Davidson B'nai Zion Synagogue October 4/5 7:00 8:00 While this year September was the month that contained all the New Year holy October 11/12 6:56 7:50 days, it is October that begins the weekly cycle of Torah readings for the year. We turn back to the beginning, literally, as we recount the events of Creation, and the October 18/19 6:45 7:40 adventures of the first people, the catastrophic flood which wiped out almost all life save Noah, his family and the representative animals which he brought upon the October 25/26 6:37 7:32 ark. We learn how languages came to be from the story of the Tower of Babel as a means by which G-d could frustrate humanity's plan to build a tower up to the very heavens in order to usurp G-d's position. By the third week of this month, we begin to focus on a particular people, on the Patriarch Abraham, his wife Sarah, and their journey from Paddam Aram to the without Hebrew or without Spanish, without Arabic or without French. Imagine Land of Canaan. We learn ofthe covenant G-d struck with Abraham, and ofthe sign how boring it would be to travel and to encounter exactly the same culture no matter which all Jewish men are to have on their bodies that we continue to adhere to this where one was. Different languages present different perspectives on life as well as ancient covenant. different emphases. Some cultures have many different words for snow. Others have We learn of the heartbreak of a couple who desperately want children and seem many different words for sin. The language it speaks emphasizes what is important to be unable to conceive, of the dynamics involved with the first surrogate mother to a society. case, when Sarah's handmaid, Hagar, becomes pregnant and gives birth to Ishmael. Then there are the stories associated with the origins of our own people. A wan We learn, too, of Abraham's hospitality to strangers, his compassion for others and dering band of nomads in the beginning, we became one of the truly important his awe, but not fear, of G-d, which enables him to argue with the Almighty over a civilizations in the history ofthe world. We have given the world so much, from the decision to wipe out entire cities because of their horrific behaviors. Finally, this concept of a singular, unique, Creator G-d, Who actually cares about human beings extraordinary man and his wife are blessed with a child, whom they name Isaac, and about how they behave towards one another, to the notion of a reciprocal, cov- from the verb that, in Hebrew, means "to laugh." This centagenarian man and his enantal relationship with that G-d, to the Torah and Hebrew Scriptures. We have nonagenarian wife are first time parents! What a joke to play on a couple! been a model for those who are enslaved, those who are persecuted as well as for This special lad is weaned and faces a number of challenges in the last parashah those who rule. Abraham and Sarah had no idea what they would be beginning this month. His half-brother Ishmael "makes sport" of him, causing Sarah to de when they crossed the Euphrates and headed southwest to Canaan. mand Hagar and Ishmael's expulsion from the camp. Abraham reluctantly does as These stories are exciting. They are dramatic. They are among the best literature Sarah demands after G-d confirms that it is the right decision. After having expelled ever written. With the High Holy Days behind us, come to the synagogue of your one son, Abraham is then asked to take the other to an as yet undisclosed place and choice and learn of your people's origins this month. Learn of the importance of a to offer him there to G-d. This father obviously did not read Dr. Spock! After kick community of fellow travelers, of fellow students, of fellow teachers. See what new ing one son out of the house, he is going to kill the other? However, in the last insights you can gain from the experiences of the past seen through the eyes of minute Abraham is stayed from carrying out the offering, and Isaac is saved. every age through today. As we learn the way we were, we also learn about the way These biblical stories are the first that most of us learn when we begin our Jew we are. Begin the New Year right—in your favorite synagogue this Shabbat and ish education. They were, for the most part, pleasant stories, embellished with se every Shabbat to follow during this year. lections from the midrash. It all seemed so simple back then. G-d made few de mands upon the people, yet they found it just as difficult to obey then as we do now. Adam and Eve had one commandment: do not eat the fruit from the Tree of the ICKROOM Knowledge of Good and Evil. Yet they could not resist, especially once tempted by SERVICE a not-so-disinterested third party. I, for one, am glad that they ate ofthe tree, for the knowledge of good and evil is truly what separates human beings from all other forms of life. Mark Twain said that "man is the only animal who blushes—or needs to." This is because we have a sense of what is right and wrong, what is appropriate and what is not, what is moral and what is immoral. S&J "Mark Twain said that 'man is the only animal who 66 blushes—or needs to.' 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Only human beings are created with two inclinations, one towards good and one towards evil. Often there is little difference between the two except for context. STANLEY NUSBAUM 629-7283 What is evil in one context can be good in another and vice versa. Animals have no Registered Pharmacist Calls Answered 24 Hours Daily sense of context. When they come into heat, it is time to reproduce with whomever City-Wide Delivery Service is present at the moment, in whatever location is available. When hunger strikes it is time to eat, and no blessing expressing gratitude is recited beforehand or afterward. And the elimination of waste is done wherever and whenever necessary without regard to any modesty. Instincts rule the animal world, while human beings are able to rise above the instinctual. I am glad, too, that we have different languages, different means by which to express ourselves and to create culture. Imagine a world without Yiddish or English, .
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Currently, Footlik serves on the board of trustees of the American Council Heart Association of Young Political Leaders (ACYPL), an organization that conducts bipartisan international exchanges between emerging leaders in the US and over seventy Sunday, November 3 at B'nai Zion Synagogue countries throughout the world. The general public is welcome to attend this exciting program on November 3. Footlik's talk for the entire community will be followed by a dessert recep The program runs from 11:15 to 3:15 p.m. and begins with a "Heart Healthy Lunch," tion. A brunch will be provided for the morning gathering. Van service is followed by a two-hour program. available for the evening program. There is no charge to attend either event. A "Heart Power" program for children in kindergarten through fifth grades, KEET, from cover story which will include lunch, snacks and breaks, will run from 12:00 to 2:50 p.m. and is free with a paid adult. For adults and students in sixth grade and older, the cost is Keet quickly won recognition for her in-depth reporting on new immigrant $5.00. New annual or life members of Hadassah are welcome at no charge. communities and on isolated border settlements, reporting often from kibbut This special program will advocate and educate an overall approach to healthy zim under fire in remote areas. She was one of only a handful of journalists lifestyles by focusing on Heart Disease Prevention, Doctor/Patient Relationships, given permission to travel to the Suez Canal during Israel's War of Attrition, Excercise and Nutrition. Although the focus is on women and heart disease preven traveling regularly to forward positions, interviewing troops and compiling pro tion, men are encouraged to attend to learn more about this important health issue. grams for broadcast. During this time Keet a|so worked as a volunteer with the Some of the goals of the program are: to effect positive behavioral change for Israel Defense Forces (IDF), organizing groups of entertainers to perform for participants, to motivate women to see and better communicate with their physi the troops in isolated and remote front-line positions. cian, to increase awareness of health and lifestyle issues that could lead to heart Keet reported from the battlefields of the Sinai and the Golan Heights in the disease prevention, and to encourage women to be assertive in managing their health aftermath of the Yom Kippur War. Her powerful stories and interviews finally care as well as the health care of their families. brought her to the attention ofthe organized Jewish World and she began re The program will feature Atlanta cardiologist Dr. Gina Lundberg. Dr. Lundberg ceiving invitations to lecture to Jewish communities in all the English speaking serves as the Executive Director for Women's Health at the Atlanta Cardiovascular countries. Research Center, as Director of the Heart Health Center for Women at Northside Deeply concerned about the growing crisis in Israel's public relations along Hospital, and as Director and Founder ofthe Women's Heart Center in Atlanta. She with an increasingly hostile world media, Keet undertook an in-depth study of is board certified in internal medicine and cardiovascular diseases. She holds teaching the problem. She began lecturing widely on issues of public relations, analyz positions at Emory and the Medical College of Georgia. She has co-authored two ing and explaining media attitudes and reactions, and conducting seminars and textbooks, published in several professional journals, and has conducted and par workshops on ways to combat hostile propaganda. ticipated in several research projects. Her special interests are Women and Heart Out of her determination to win friends and understanding for Israel, Keet Disease, Mitral Yalyer Prplapse and Preventive Cardiology. sought contacts within the evangelical Christian world. She has lectured in The break-out programs will offer each partipant a choice of either an excercise churches and Bible colleges, and participated in seminars and inter-faith gath session led by UTC Exercise Physiologist Nicolas Boar, or a nutrition class led by erings at religious seminaries and college campuses throughout the US and UTC Associate Professor Dr. Holly Dieken Ph.D, RD, LDN. Canada. Over the years, Keet has built up a large network of friends and con Also featured will be Dr. Frank Boehm, an OB/GYN from Nashville and author tacts among the religious leaders of this evangelical world and, in recognition of Doctors Cry. Too, who will speak about doctor/pa of this personal outreach, was recently awarded Israel's Seef prize for champi tient relationships. Dr. Boehm is a Professor of Ob oning the cause and defending the image oflsrael in the outside world. stetrics and Gynecology and Director of Maternal/Fe Keet was a member ofthe Israel delegation to the United Nations Confer tal Medicine at Vanderbilt University Medical Center ence on the Status of Woman in Nairobi Kenya, and travels widely throughout in Nashville. He specialized in high risk pregnancy, the English speaking world lecturing on Israel and Israel Diaspora relations. authored over 200 scientific publications, co-edited a In response to the current tense security situation in Israel, Keet has joined a textbook and is recognized worldwide in his special volunteer police unit and participates regularly in nighttime police patrols in ized field of fetal monitoring. Dr. Boehm was selected the streets of downtown Jerusalem. " Wearing the Israeli police uniform and as one of the Best Doctors in America in his specialty the knowledge that I am helping in some small way to keep my city safe, fills of Maternal/Fetal Medicine. He has spoken through me with a deep sense of pride and honor. It's one of the best things I have ever out the United States, Canada, Mexico, Europe and done," she says. the Middle East. He authors a column in Nashville's Tennessean called "Healing Words." Doctors Cry Too Dr. Frank Boehm is his first book. A book signing by Dr. Boehm will MAZEL TOV follow the program. Funding to the Chattanooga Hadassah chapter, is in part, made possible by gen .. .to Beth Lebovitz Backer and Dan Backer on the birth of their son Miles erous grants from the Shukow Family in memory of Blanche Shukow and the Lilly David on August 16 in Boston. Miles' grandparents are Amelia and Owen Centre for Women's Health. Allen and Charles and Betty Lebovitz. Hadassah makes no representations and/or warranties, and does not endorse any of the speakers participating in this program, or any medical advice contained .. .to David Pearlman and Deborah White on the birth of their son Noah in the program and its applicability to particular persons. Hadassah shall not be Edward Pearlman on August 18 in Tampa. Noah's proud grandparents are responsible for any loss, damage, or injury sustained by any or as a result of any Pennie Pearlman and Nathan Pearlman. information distributed during this program. We encourage all persons to consult with their own health care professionals prior to embarking on, or modifying, any ...to CSAS ninth grader Jacob and seventh grader Zachary Schubert who, course of treatment. along with students from 45 states and 17 countries, attended the Summer Institute for Gifted Students at Vassar College in New York. While living on campus, Jacob studied advanced algebra, chemistry, computer, and debate. CONDOLENCES Zack took a computer science course, the art of illusion, and built a model ...to family and friends of Edna Wolensky, who passed away on August 20 rocket. Jacob and Zack's parents are Eric and Lisa Schubert. in Overland Park, Kansas. ...to Carrie Anne Mitchell-Lewis and Jonathan Edward Strock on their ...to family and friends of Louis Tepper, who passed away in Chattanooga marriage. The couple has moved to the Nashville area where Jonathan is an on August 22. officer in the Army and Carrie is teaching yoga and writing. E-mail them at [email protected]. ...to family and friends of Irving Polsky, who passed away on September 18 in Nashville. ...to Joy Adams, whose work with the Jewish archives was featured in the Our heartfelt sympathies are extended to the bereaved families. Fall 2002 issue of Chattanooga on the Move magazine. October 2002 The Shof ar 13 • JEWISH EDUCATION Religious School Fall sessions B'nai Zion Synagogue, 9:30-12:00 October 6, 13,20 October 27 - Camp Fair (see box) November 3, 10 Nov. 17 - Jewish Book Fair (see box) Nov. 24 by Sharon Levin December 8 - Community Hanukkah Party Education Director Dec. 15- Last day of the first semester slevin @jcfgc.com Adult Education This summer I had the wonderful opportunity to attend two amazing confer ences. The first was in June at the University of Judaism (UJ) in Los Angeles. I took "Visions of the Future" a course called "Shaping your school: the Real Principal" taught mostly by Rabbi Fall adult education sessions of the Chattanooga Academy of Jewish Studies Larry Scheindlin, who heads one ofthe biggest days schools in Los Angeles. Dur (CAJS) will be Sunday mornings 10:30 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. at B'nai Zion. The topics ing the five-day course we explored various ways to improve our schools. I attended for the fall sessions are listed below. The fee is $10 per session. Registration forms the class with another 25 principals from all over the US and it was very interesting are available at all synagogues, and in my office. The spring sessions will be pub lo learn about each school and its setup. I was asked many questions about the lished at a later date. Chattanooga Jewish community, as I was the only one who heads a community Session 1 - October 13 - Biblical Views on Life After Death school (the rest were educational directors of congregational schools). Instructor: Dr. Yigal Levin I explained that we are tolerant of each other's traditions and that our main goal UTC Research Fellow is to teach all our children Judaism so that they get a better understanding of our Session 2 - October 20 - Medieval Views traditions and our religion. I also stressed that as we are such a small community Instructor: Professor Irv Resnick that we want aM the Jewish children to interact, learn and spend time together so that Chair of Excellence in Judaic Studies at UTC Session 3 - October 27 - Life after Death: Panel Discussion they get to know each other and feel that they belong to a community that cares. I Rabbi Davidson, Rabbi Posner and Rabbi Hyman will present their respective views explained how each year we rotate the school between the synagogues and that this on this topic and will participate in an open discussion with the audience. was another great benefit as the children get to know both synagogues and feel Session 4 - November 3 -Life after Death: A Moslem View comfortable in them. Instructor: Imam Abdul Wahad The next conference I attended was Coalition for the Advancement of Jewish Session 5 - November 10 - A Christian View Education (CAJE), which was held in the extremely hot San Antonio, Texas. This is Instructor: Professor Charles Lippy the biggest annual conference for Jewish educators in the world and drew approxi Martin Distinguished Professor of Religion at UTC mately 1,600 educators, mostly from the US, but also from Israel, Australia, Britain Session 6 - November 17 - The Outlook of Secular Zionists and Russia. Instructor: Professor Irv Resnick CAJE offered about 500 sessions (!) on all aspects of education including Early Chair of Excellence in Judaic Studies at UTC Childhood, Special needs, Torah study, Storytelling, Hebrew, teaching Israel, art Session 7 - November 24 - The Messianic Age: Panel Discussion activities, Jewish music, working with Madrichim, Professional Development for Rabbi Davidson, Rabbi Posner and Rabbi Hyman will present their respective Faculty, and much more. It was almost impossible to decide which session to attend views on this topic and will participate in an open discussion with the audience. with all the unbelievable choices offered. I don't think I've been this excited about learning since my first year in University. And, every evening there was Jewish entertainment by different singers, musicians and, my favorite, the comedians. Even Read Hebrew America after sessions from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and an evening of entertainment, I couldn't Tuesdays, starting Oct. 8, 7:00-8:30 p.m. at B'nai Zion Synagogue resists attending sessions of Israeli dancing, which started at 11:00 p.m. and went Come and join this five-week crash-course for reading Hebrew led by Rabbi on through the night if you wished. Davidson. There is no charge for the course ! While I learned a great deal at both conferences, I think the biggest asset of Sponsored by the National Jewish Outreach Program attending them was meeting other educators and networking with them. I expect to implement as many of the ideas I learned as possible this year, so that the whole community will benefit from them as well. Welcome back to a new and exciting year. I hope we all have a great experience Camp Fair together. Here are our Faculty and Madrichim for the 5763 / 2002-2003 school year: Mishpachot - Rhonda Seeber and Zachary Beker Pre K and Kindergarten - Betsy Temple , Ruth Zachary and Sarah Brook First grade - Bonnie Stoloff and Alex Rose Second/Third grades - Mary Susman, Beth Susman , Jordan Moniuszko, and Amanda Roistacher Fourth grade - Henry Schulson and Jimmy Medearis Fifth grade - Victoria 'Morah' Steinberg and Madrich David Schwartz October 27, 2002 Sixth/Seventh grades - Amy Cohn and Ellen Hays 11:00-12:00, B'nai Zion Synagogue Eighth grade - Katie Schwartz Art - Ronni Charyn Hebrew - Chaim Charyn Representatives from the following camps Music - Cantor Neil Schwartz will be there to give us information about Office Assistant - Sherri Padgett High School - Alison Lebovitz and Danny Waxenberg their 2003 summer programs: Confirmation - Rabbi Davidson and Rabbi Posner Camp Ramah Darom Our Faculty and Madrichim have a lot to offer and are very dedicated to the community. On everyone's behalf I want to thank them so much for being part of Camp Coleman the team. Without their commitment, we couldn't enjoy being together and learning Camp Judaea from each other as we do every week. Camp Barney Medintz (Atlanta JCC) Blue Star High School Seminar: "The Real Jewish World" There will also be information about Sessions are 12:15-2:00 at the Jewish Cultural Center our own Camp Lama Lo ! October 27, November 17, December 15 Come and join the fun! 14 The Shofar October 2002 '-.„:•-•-.••• JEWISH EDUCATION Please note new E-mail address for Sharon Levin: [email protected] Jewish Gift/Book Fair November 17 The First Day of Religious School 2002-03 9:00 a.m to 12:15 p.m. at B'nai Zion August 25, B'nai Zion Synagogue Use your Sunday morning to support our school and Hanukkah shop before other stores are even open. Reasonably priced Jewish-themed books, gifts and games for children and adults. Children will also have the opportunity to shop by class during Religious School. Please complete and mail the authorization form below so your child can purchase books at the fair. Send in your form to be sure your child is not left out while others are shopping! Left, Rhonda Seeber and Cantor Neil Schwartz welcomed the Featuring: students back with music. Katie Rose, right, with her father Dr. David Rose, prepared for a blast ofthe shofar. -Books, games and puzzles from various Jewish publishers -Jewelry designed by Jennifer Dzik -Cards and personalized items by Tracy McCarley -Handmade pottery by Marcia Menuskin -Hanukkah T-shirts and sweatshirts from Designs by Gayle (Johnson) -Israeli Cosmetics (sold by Estelle Frank) -CDs and Tapes featuring Jewish and Israeli music Grab a bite at our Coffee and Bagels Corner while shopping! All proceeds from the Coffee and Bagels Corner go towards the annual high school trip! Left: Sarah Stoloff, Amanda Boulware and Hannah Boulware Right: Shelley Simms with daughters Micaela and Danielle I authorize my child/ren to make purchases at the November 17 Jewish Gift/Book Fair. I understand that I will be billed for only what my child spends up to the amount I have authorized below: First Child's name Amount he/she may spend Second Child's name Amount he/she may spend. Murray Lebovitz, left, and Lily Dropkin enjoy honey cake Third Child's name and apples and honey for the New Year Amount he/she may spend EDUCATION, from cover story Jewish Education programs in Chattanooga, are really behind-the-scenes changes and will not be evident to those of you who attend classes (Religious School or Parent or guardians's name (please print)_ Adult Education) offered by the former Bureau of Jewish Education. In fact, the only change you will see immediately is that your checks for classes will now Signature be written to the Jewish Federation rather than the BJE. Otherwise, all pro grams will continue under Education Director Sharon Levin this school year, Mail or fax form to: and under a new hire after Sharon returns to Israel. The Director (and teachers) Sharon Levin will now be part of the Federation staff, and an Education Committee will re Jewish Federation place the former BJE Board. Having the resources of the Federation (bookkeep P.O. Box 8947 ing, administrative assistant, volunteers, etc.) will allow the Education Director Chattanooga TN 37411 and his/her committee to more effectively reach out to the community and to focus on curriculum and long range plans for offering the best Jewish education possible. Fax: 493-9997 October 2002 The Shofar 15 • CONGREGATION NEWS Kwffe _i m Beth Sholom News M by Rabbi Maynard C Hyman Dolob and Green Families Cater Yom Kippur "Break-The-FasfW In its Second Year, this Event Has Already Become an Inspiring Beth Sholom Tradition For the second year in a row, Ervin and Sue Dolob and Henry and Arlene Green generously donated and also prepared a culinary delight "Break-The-Fast" meal for Beth Sholom's fasting worshippers. The generosity and culinary efforts ofthe Dolob and Green families offer Beth Sholom worshippers a wonderful opportunity to refresh themselves after a long day of fasting and prayers and also to socialize in a friendly and relaxing atmosphere. The following photos are from this years fabulous Yom Kippur Break-The- Fast Meal. Standing: Rabbi Hyman, Stan Nusbaum, Henry Green. Seated: Synagogue Elder Statesman Saul Hyman and Nitsan Levin Rusty Klein, left in flowered dress, is the wife of Cantor Jared Klein who, for the eighth consecutive year, conducted Beth Sholom's High Holyday Services. Also pictured are Break-the-Fast chefs Ervin and Sue Dolob, and Arlene and Henry Green. Irvin Dolob with one of many platters of delicious foods Fifth Annual Family-Style Rolled Cabbage Dinner Sunday, October 20,6:00 p.m. Standing: Rabbi Maynard Hyman, Dr. Ted Feintuch and Betty Hyman. Seated: Nitsan Levin, at Beth Sholom Congregation Marilyn Yagoda, and Matar Levin Chefs: Irv and Nada Ginsburg will once again Beth Sholom Congratulates Raffle Winner prepare their wonderful rolled cabbage delicacies Dr. Margot Feintuch Wins $1,000 with appropriate side dishes and dessert. First Prize in Synagogue's Annual Raffle Beth Sholom's Annual Synagogue Family Picnic, featuring a raffle for Program: Irv and Nada, who recently revisited $1,000 was held on Wednesday, August 21. Once again, picnic chairman, France, will present "Deja Vu Part II: A Visit to Sam Roistacher, outdid himself by dishing out plenty of delicious barbecue France All Over Again" and a wide variety of side dishes. The beautiful Vulcan Picnic Grounds, where the picnic is held each year, added just the right surroundings for such an event. President Stan Nusbaum Donation: $10.00 per person extends sincere appreciation to all who generously supported our yearly raffle. For reservations (by October 1) please call On behalf of Beth Sholom, President Stan Nusbaum extends to members and friends best wishes for a healthy, happy, prosperous and peaceful New Year. Rabbi Hyman, 894-0801 16 The Shofar October 2002 CONGREGATION NEWS Beth Sholom News June 30 Beth Sholom Deli Bash was a Smash! There were too many photos from this wonderful event to fit in last month's Shofar. Here are the remaining shots from the event, where over 80 people were served Al and Millie Rose Betty Hyman Wes Haden, unidentified woman, Bernie Cohen, Nikki Hasden, and John Miles Dr. Harvey and Justine Jacobs with Dr. Al Rhodes (seated) Manny Feintuch and son Dr. Ted Feintuch Mildred Haisten Clockwise from bottom left: Barbara Davidson, Clockwise from bottom left: Asaf Levin, Sharon Levin, Joel Susman, Gail Susman, Bob Brook, Rita Brook, Yigal Levin, Colman Hochman, Patrick McFadden, and Rabbi Josef Davidson Hallie McFadden, and Nitsan Levin October 2002 The Shofar 17 CONGREGATION NEWS nai Zion 'o. Founded 1888 ^<* by Marcia Menuskin High Holy Days The month opened with Rosh Hashanah Services, which began on September 6. cheon, which will follow the service. Mazel Tov to the Votavas. Shabbat Kol Nidre was on September 15 with Yom Kippur on September 16. A large Mishpachah will be held on Friday, October 11, at 6:00 p.m. Services for number of congregants participated in the services, reading from the Torah, recit Young Families and Shabbat Experience will be held followed by Shabbat din ing haftarahs, and conducting parts of the service. The B'nai Zion Choir once ner. The puppets will discuss Shabbat with the children. Please make reservations again added a great deal to our holiday spirit. A delicious Break-the-Fast chaired for dinner by Wednesday, October 9. by Fillis Frank was held following Yom Kippur services. In lieu of flowers on the Bima for Rosh Hashanah, we prepared large food baskets,which were then do Parent/Child Shabbat will be held on Saturday, October 26, at 9:45 a.m. A nated to the Chattanooga Food Bank. This was in addition to the sizeable amount large number of parents and children both young and not-so-young will partici of food that was collected from our congregants through Operation Isaiah and pate in the service, reading the Torah, Haftorah, and many parts of the service. If also donated. you are interested in participating please call Cantor Schwartz. A Kiddush Lun cheon sponsored by Michael and Lauren Lebovitz will follow the service. A large number of students, parents and other helpers got together on Wednesday, September 18 to decorate the Sukkah. Children and adults were up and down the ladders hanging decorations that were made by the students, and the result was a Junior Congregation will meet on October 12 and 26 at 10:30 a.m. beautiful and colorful Sukkah. A hot dog dinner followed and was enjoyed by all after their hard work. Beit Sefer Ivri Talmud Torah, Mechinah and Rishonim will continue to meet on Wednesday Shabbat Mishpachah was held on September 20 with concurrent services for Young afternoons at 4:30 p.m. Our large enrollment keeps our teachers busy. Teaching Families and Shabbat Experience. The Shabbat Puppets talked to the young chil this year are Cantor Schwartz and Rhonda Seeber in Talmud Torah and Sharon dren about Sukkot and Simchat Torah. A scrumptious dinner in the Sukkah fol Levin and Rachel Sadowitz in Mechinah and Rishonim. Dinners will continue on lowed the service. Wednesday evenings for parents and children. We once again celebrated Simchat Torah with the traditional B'nai Zion festivity, the Atomic Shtetl Klezmer Band. A large crowd danced around with the Torahs to lively music accompanied by clapping and cheering by the congregation. Looking Ahead Everyone present had the opportunity to be called to the Torah for an aliyah on this special day. A delicious Kiddush luncheon followed the service. November 15, 6:00 p.m. Shabbat Mishpachah Women's League November 23, 9:45 a.m. Healing Shabbat - Mini Kiddush sponsored by Dr. Keith •J of B'nai Zion and Laura Lee Dressier The B'nai Zion Sisterhood Book Club held their organizational meeting on Sep tember 19 at the home of Millie Lander. At this time the books were distributed and dates and places were set for the book discussions for this year. Six books December 6, 6:00 p.m. will be read and discussed this year: The Shabbat Mishpachah, Consecration, Hanukkah Dinner Ghost of Hannah Mendes, Motherland, Apples from the Desert, The Inextinguish able Symphony, From Beirut to Jerusa December 14, 9:45 a.m. lem, and Bee Season. Sisterhood also Kadima Shabbat - Kiddush Luncheon sponsored by held an organizational luncheon and Howard Schwartz meeting on Tuesday, September 24 to plan this year. Plans were made for Sis terhood Shabbat to be held in January, Torah Fund Pins were distributed and other events were discussed. A new pro gram, Zahavah, designed to interest younger women in special activities, drew a great deal of interest. We hope to have a busy and successful year. October Happenings • f .*-.% Shabbat Events Ruth and Lester Votava will celebrate their thirtieth anniversary with the con gregation on Saturday, October 5, at 9:45 a.m. They will host a Kiddush Lun- I Sharon Levin works with the Mechinah students 18 The Shofar October 2002 •-"/" CONGREGATION NEWS B'nai Zion 'o Founded 1888 v ''C. 6» OCei e 'ofvForU*forOU^ The McFaddens enjoy Family Camp Happy Campers at Ramah Darom Family Camp. Back row: Phillip, Rachel, Sammy Sadowitz, and Patrick McFadden. Front row: Rebecca Sadowitz, Eaman, Hallie and Sheehan McFadden The Sadowitz kids show off their Ramah Darom shirts _!______. Itlika^, T „»_«i»lillW» f — IMP--I, Waiting for Havdalah: Sheehan and Hallie McFadden, and Phillip and Sammy Sadowitz mm Look carefully to On the first day of Talmud Torah the students find Rebecca gather in the chapel \ Sadowitz high up in the tower m ill,,. mm Smiling students ready for class October 2002 The Shofar 19 V^ . • CONGREGATION NEWS M12?AH MEMOS by Kelley Nave Seeds of Dialogue: The Goldman-Moses Lecture Series The Ochs Memorial Temple was filled to capacity on the evening of Septem lecturers such as Israeli diplomat Abba Eban, who spoke about modern percep ber 3 when New York Times columnist and Pulitzer prize winner Thomas L. Fried tions of the Middle East; Supreme Court Justice Arthur J. Goldberg, who gave the man took the podium after an introduction by Ruth Holmberg, former publisher of audience his views on the separation of church and state; and Senator Howard the Chattanooga Times. Metzenbaum. Besides advocating a bold response against those responsible for the 9/11 trag in 1988 the Sue Goldman Fund was expanded when Maggie Moses, proprietor edy, Friedman advocated destroying the popularity of ideas that lead to such acts of 212 Market, was looking for a way to honor her recently deceased husband, Dr. of terrorism here and abroad. He also talked about the questions he is most fre Tibor Moses. He loved Jewish history and scholarly pursuits, so she considered quently asked and the realities of life after 9/11, which he covers in his new book beginning a scholar-in-residence fund. Due to the similarity in mission, it was Longitudes and Attitudes, Exploring the World After September 11. Friedman was suggested she combine her resources with the fund already in existence and the a gifted speaker and the audience gave him a standing ovation as he finished. A Goldman-Moses Lecture Series Fund is the result. beautiful reception, hosted by the Moses family, followed Friedman's talk. He Over the past 30 years, the Goldman-Moses Lecture Series has brought a pa was gracious to stay quite late to sign copies of his new book for members of the rade of noted scholars, writers, diplomats and Pulitzer Prize winners to the citi audience who waited their turn in a long line. zens of Chattanooga. Mizpah has played host to Rabbi Harold Kushner, author of Friedman visited Chattanooga under the auspices of the Goldman-Moses Lec When Good Things Happen to Bad People, columnist Max Lerner, Pulitzer Prize ture Series, originally created as the Sue Goldman Fund by Rabbi Lloyd Goldman winner Harrison E. Salisburg, and A.M. Rosenthal, New York Times Editor and to honor the memory of his departed wife, Susan who succumbed to cancer at an another Pulitzer Prize winner. early age. The project was designed to bring a series of annual lectures to Chatta It is thanks to the combined efforts of the Goldman and Moses families that nooga to enhance knowledge and understanding of current events and foreign af Mizpah is able to bring lecturers of Thomas Friedman's stature to Chattanooga. fairs. Your support of this fund ensures that Mizpah can continue to bring such high Rabbi David Polish, President ofthe Central Conference ofAmerican Rabbis, quality speakers to our community. was the first series guest lecturer in 1972. He was followed in those early years by Mizpah Congregants Support Food Bank HH :: : BR Mizpah's Yom Kippur Response to Hunger had excellent participation this year, according to Chattanooga Area Food Bank Development Director Laurie Moore. ill The congregation raised $ 1,000 in cash donations and 1,200 pounds of food—a 25 percent increase in cash contributions and a 50 percent increase in food donations over last year's food drive. Many children from Mizpah did a great job of collecting and organizing the canned goods in the Food Bank truck. Leah and Michael Schulson, Aliza, Geoffrey, _____ and Ethan Cohen, Jake Laband, Hannah Steinberg, David Seeber, and Valdis Richelson were enthusiastic and energetic workers so early on Yom Kippur morn ing. We give them all a big thank you for pitching in. Thank you, too, to everyone who donated so generously to this wonderful cause! ¥iyyMimkii Leah Schulson, Inside the Food Bank's truck. Back row: Geoffrey Cohen, foreground, and Hannah Steinberg, Leah Schulson, and Jake Laband. Aliza Cohen Front row: Aliza Cohen, Ethan Cohen, and Valdis Richelson gather some of the many bags of food collected for the Chattanooga fWlit: Area Food Bank mm Michael Schulson, Aliza Cohen, Geoffrey Cohen, 4.i ' J and Hannah Steinberg ' SJSH___1 _*&____.»• ***"'* ______BHi_____n_SM_____^___w_^MR^ 20 The Shofar October 2002 CONGREGATION NEWS MIZPAH MEMOS Wanted... Archivist Needs Your Input For Monthly First Friday Early Services Archivist Joy Adams supplied information for the Goldman-Moses article on the previous page. Joy is continuing to research the history ofthe Goldman-Moses We have many talented Middle Schoolers and High Lecture Series, and is compiling a list of all lecturers since 1972, which has never Schoolers in our congregation. We want one (or more) of been done. She also plans to include photos of both Susan Goldman and Dr. Tibor these instrumentalists to play a piece of Shabbat music Moses, which are not currently part ofthe archives. after a meditation during the service. Joy, along with her son Richard, is doing all she can to organize and catalogue This is a wonderful opportunity to learn a piece of Mizpah's history and the history of Chattanooga's Jewish community. Joy was familiar Jewish music and gain experience performing for featured in the Fall 2002 issue of Chattanooga On the Move magazine for her a supportive (and appreciative) group. Guidance and dedication to this.project. assistance is available—all we need are willing musicians. You can help by supplying Joy with a summary of your family history, photos, Please call the Mizpah office at 267-9771 for more and dates of family lifecycle events. information. Please contact Joy to find out more about what she needs and her plans for the archives, 886-0074. CAMP, from page 4 Fellows are. Kutz Camp is a leadership training camp with a wide variety of summer courses. The Meitav Fellows were assigned to take the social action major. We learned how o plan and implement social action projects as well as how to make people aware ofthe need for social action. We planned some social action projects for the camp, such as volunteering at the Newark Food Bank, and participating in a rally. We also took other classes on whatever we chose. I selected a Talmud class and we all took the Meitav Fellow class. In the Talmud class, we not only studied Talmud we learned about the format in which it is written and its history. In the Meitav Fellow class, rabbis and scholars taught us about different aspects of Jewish leadership. There were also a wide variety of other classes offered, such as a ropes course, art classes, Israeli dancing, and more classes in Jewish learning. " / would like to thank the Jewish community of Chattanooga for supporting the Federation, which in turn helps support Jimmy Medearis with one Of the many new friends he us with scholarships to Jewish camps." made at Kutz Camp this summer Services were one of the most amazing things at Kutz Camp. Guest rab bis and cantors from all over North America came to lead or co-lead them. Although there were two daily services, Shabbat services were the best. After Erev Shabbat services there was always Israeli dancing and an oneg. During Shabbat morning services, campers often participated in, and sometimes led, the services. My favorite were the Havdalah services because, even though everyone was sad that Shabbat was over, they were always the most beauti ful. The music made the services come alive with favorite melodies and some so new they had to teach them to us. The next part ofthe Meitav Fellowship will be the National Federation of Temple Youth (NFTY) convention in February. Then next summer, I will return to Kutz Camp as a counselor-in-training. I would like to thank the Jewish community of Chattanooga for support ing the Federation, which in turn helps support us with scholarships to Jew ish camps. Attending a Jewish summer camp is an experience that everyone should be able to have, and I am glad I have the opportunity to continue having these incredible experiences. The music made services even more meaningful for Jimmy October 2002 The Shofar 21 HADASSAH NEWS Hadassah Reunion Dutch-Treat Luncheon Thursday, October 31 11:45 a.m. hWSSAH Chop House Contact Susan Leininger for more by Judy Sachsman, Past President information, 899-2557 Hadassah welcomes the Southern Region Fall Board meeting the weekend of October 5-6. Local members are welcome at the October 5 Havdalah at 7:30 p.m. in the East/West Room at the Convention Center Marriott and the October 6 lun A Chattanooga Family Event! cheon in Plaza A, also at the Marriott. Please pre-pay for the luncheon by contact Sunday, November 3, 2002 !'«_< in d S|*;_ki r.«« ing Susan Leininger at 899-2557. 11 ;30 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. Dr. Girto lundberg, Cardi .lugi.i The New and Prospective Member Coffee is scheduled for October 13 at B'nai Woman iieatihy—*-*•*«*•"»" \uilit.i of Lk.tctors* C ry. Too Zion during Religious School, at 9:30 a.m. Bring a prospective member or just Women, drop by and say hello. Take Health) Cost is $5.00 Heart & hivm On Thursday, October 24 the Young Leaders will meet with Mary Ellen Locher Mil.it-nt- tH.-n._n_ ..villi .niuli fr»•>. for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The following Thursday, October 31 at HEART POWfRi I niuli «ill li. -irv.-.l 11:45 a.m., Hadassah members will meet at The Chop House for a dutch-treat HEART POWER more info contact reunion luncheon. Jcnet Perfetti Then, on November 3, Janet Perfetti will host a "Healthy Women, Healthy Lives" Bcdfessah Program (see box on this page and article on page 13). The $5.00 program fee will be waived for new Annual and Life members of Hadassah. A "Heart Power" pro 423-894-5567 gram for children in kindergarten through fifth grades will run simultaneously m "V" ' B'Nai Zion with the adult program. _jS Congregation December events include a joint Hadassah/Chai Steppers lunch and an advo American Heart liStS 1'H McBrien Road, cacy training session hosted by Bertha Miller to prepare members for the February Association, Chattanooga, TN 26 "Date with the State" visit to Nashville (see article below). The Southern Region Mid-Winter Board Meeting will take place in Mobile, Alabama on February 8 and 9. March 8-10 will be a time for Young Leaders, Book of Peace: Support Hadassah's Center Prime Leaders, and Premier Leaders groups to meet separately and as a combined ** group in the same location. The Southern Region Spring Conference will be in for Emergency Medicine Memphis May 3-5. Every Second Counts; Every Member Locally, a meeting tour of the Atrium of Memorial Hospital bone density and Counts; Every Dollar Counts scanner equipment will be conducted by a physician in March; the donor event is planned for April 27; and the installation of Hadassah officers will be in May. Add your name and the names of your loved ones to the Hadassah Center for With so much happening, Hadassah welcomes Becky Solomon as a new mem Emergency Medicine Book of Peace. For double chai ($36 per individual name)* ber and Virginia Raider as a new Life Member. A special thank you goes to over you will be counted among the supporters committed to raising $28 million over a 68 members who helped sponsor the New Year's Greeting Card, an important three-year period for the new Hadassah Center for Emergency Medicine at Ein fundraiser. We also offer a very big thanks to Amy Cohn for hosting "Dinner Kerem, Jerusalem, Israel. under the Sukkah" at her home in September. Remember the gift that fits every lifecycle event—membership in Hadassah. *No acknowledgements will be sent to those honored or memorialized in the Join Hadassah and celebrate the New Year with sweetness and friends! Hadassah Center for Emergency Medicine Book of Peace. Donors, however, will receive tax letters from the National Office. (Use an asterisk (*) to denote name "in blessed memory.") Hadassah Announces Date with I • ; 1 Return your gift with this form to: State Advocacy Program CEM Hadassah by Bertha Miller WZOA, 50 West 58* Street New York, NY 10019-2501 We have invited all the Hadassah chap Yes! Inscribe the following name(s) in the Book of Peace to benefit ters in Tennessee to join us when we go to the Hadassah Center for Emergency Medicine. Nashville on February 26 to speak to state 1. representatives about issues important to 2. Hadassah and to us as Jewish women. 3. Topics to be covered are: - Separation of church and state My gift check enclosed $ . - Genetic discrimination - Abortion Please charge $ to my credit card: MC VISA AMEX - Rape - Domestic violence NAME: Name on Card: We will meet with the Hamilton County delegation for 30 minutes, sit in on a committee meeting, and meet with the Address: Card Number: Nashville mayor, Bill Purcell. To prepare us for our meeting in Nashville, Trainer Susan Weinberg, the City:_ State: _Zip:_ Exp. Date:. national co-chair of the State Advocacy Program will be in Chattanooga on December 10 to train us in grassroots advocacy. If you are interested in partici Phone: E-Mail pating or need more information, please contact Bertha Miller, 892-7919. Signature:, Chapter/Group: 57-132-000 22 The Shofar October 2002 FEDERATION BULLETIN BOARD Shofar Policies The Shofar andrrocedures Published ten times a year by the Jewish Community Federation of Greater Chattanooga Article/Advertising Deadline Michael Lebovitz, President The deadline for Shofar articles, announcements, photos and ad Michael Dzik, Executive Director vertising is the 8th of the preceding month. B. Rachel Schulson, Editor When making submissions, please note that The Shofar is com posed using PageMaker, a desktop publishing software. If you are Communications Committee using a computer to compose your articles, please submit your article . Irv Ginsburg, Chair on a disk. If that is not feasible, e-mailing your text would be the Miriam Levine second best option. The e-mail address for Shofar editor Rachel Irv Resnick, Ph.D. Schulson is: [email protected]. Harold Shapiro Please do not mail or fax articles that you have composed on your Robert Siskin computer. 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October 2002 The Shofar 23 COMMUNITY CALENDAR OCTOBER 2002 TISHRI/CHESHVAN 5763 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 3 4 5 Pres/Execs Mtg 1:30pm, JCC Golden Agers Southern Region . 11:30am, BZ Hadassah Fall BZ Bd Mtg Family Svc/Dinner Board Mtg Begins, 7:30pm 6:00pm, MIZP 7:00pm 6 7 8 9 10 11 Aleph Bet 12 Closed for RS YL Conferences Yoga, 9:30am Re"Jew"venate 9:30am, BZ Golden Agers Book Club Mtg Jr. Congregation JCC 11:30am, BZ Time/Plaee tbd "Women Who 10:30am, BZ Community Give" Luncheon 11:30am, JCC Campaign Events Education with Jay Footlik MIZP Exec Comm Mtg Committee Mtg 10:00am and Shofar Deadline 7:00pm, JCC Shabbat 7:00pm, JCC Noon, MIZP Mishpachah 6:00pm, BZ RS 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 9:30am, BZ CAJS 11:00am, BZ Yoga, 9:30am Chai Steppers/ Golden Agers Hadassah JCC Propsective New Noon, BZ Member s Coffee JCFGC Exec : 10:00am, BZ Comm Mtg, Singles Event CRC Meeting MIZP Bd Mtg 5:30pm •'••• 1:00-4:30pm, 5:00pm, JCC 5:30, MIZP Bd Mtg, 6:45pm Enchanted Maze JCC 24 26 > 20 RS 21 22 23 25 9:30am, BZ Parent/Child Yoga, 9:30am Golden Agers Shabbat; CAJS 11:00am, BZ JCC 11:30am, BZ Kiddush Luncheon Hadassah Young 9:45am, BZ^ Leaders Event Rolled Cabbage 7:00pm, Janet Dinner Perfetti's home Jr. Congregation 6:00pm, CBS CBS Bd Mtg 10:30am, BZ 7:45pm 27 28 29 30 31 November 1 2 RS (Camp Fair) 9:30am, BZ Golden Agers Yoga, 9:30am Hadassah Reunion 11:30am, BZ Lunch CAJS 11:00am, BZ JCC 11: 45, Chop House HS Seminar Family Svc/Dinner 12:15, JCC 6:00pm, MIZP KEY FEDERATION DATES CALENDAR ABBREVIATION KEY Sunday, October 6 BZ B'nai Zion Synagogue Campaign Community Events CAJS Chattanooga Academy of Jewish Studies CBS Congregation Beth Sholom 10:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. at JCC CRC Community Relations Committee (Speaker Jay Footlik) JCC Jewish Cultural Center JCFGC Jewish Community Federation of Greater Chattanooga Friday, October 11 HS (Religious School) High School MIZP Mizpah Congregation "Women Who Give" Luncheon RS Religious School 11:30 a.m., JCC YL Young Leadership (Speaker Freda Keet) Please see page 23 for Shofar policies and procedures. This issue was mailed on or before September 30. Please contact your mail carrier or local postmaster if you did not receive it promptly. 24 The Shofar October 2002