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www.HylanderCPAFirm.com • [email protected] Contents 4 HOME AND GARDEN 17 HEALTH, BODY & SOUL Publisher/Editor Brownsville, Tenn., Couple Keeps the Bloom on a Allergies and Acupuncture Susan C. Nieman Family Business Art Director 18 HEALTH, BODY & SOUL 7 FEATURE Electric Vehicles Steer Andy Kaplan on the David Miller Marilyn Serenades Buddy Cohen on Path of Success Art Assistant His 100th Birthday Laura Ehrhardt 19 L’CHAYIM 8 TRAVEL White Oak Winery and Vineyards – a jewel Rebecca Miller Beach Bonding in Navarre that over delivers Photography Contributors Norman Gilbert Photography, LLC 10 TRAVEL 20 HEALTH, BODY & SOUL www.photonorm.com Windstar Announces New Look, New Heart to Heart Mission Inspires Women Rebecca Lynn Miller Places for 2013 Philanthropists Editorial Contributors 11 DOLLARS AND SENSE 22 SCENE Lawson Arney Judi Harrick Simplified Employee Pension Plans (SEPS) Michelle Blundell Mark Hayden 23 COLLEGE SCENE 12 ON THE SIDELINES Gary Burhop Debbie Rosenthal Family Vacation Scores Special Memories 24 Advertiser Listing Kat Farber Harry Samuels Phyllis Frank Page Stafford 14 BESHERT: True Stories of Connection On The Cover:  Christine Arpe Gang A Relative A day of canoeing and kayaking at Adventures Unlimited in Philippa Newfield and Phillip Gordon Santa Rosa County Florida. 15 AGENCY HIGHLIGHT Photo by Susan Nieman Account Executives B’nai B’rith Maimonides Lodge Serves Blind and Bob Drake Visually Impaired Larry Nieman

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Brownsville, Tennessee Couple Keeps the Bloom on a Family Business By Chris Arpe Gang

David Levy says he’s the last of the mo-Jew- their farm on the outskirts of Brownsville. cans – Jews continuing to operate businesses Today the Levys are one of only three started by their parents, grandparents or even Jewish families living in Brownsville. In the great-grandparents in small southern towns. 1890s, some 200 Jews, mostly from Germany, He and his wife, Sarah, own Willow lived there as proprietors of small retail stores Oaks Flower Farm in Brownsville, Tenn., an or cotton merchants. ornamental plant nursery founded by his parents, The Levy’s 15-year-old son, Jacob, who had Louise Sternberger Levy and Henry Levy. his bar mitzvah ceremony almost three years If you live in the Memphis area you have ago in historic Temple Adas Israel, is the only probably seen their spectacular pansies in the Jewish child in Brownsville. Big M at Madison and East Parkway this spring. David and Fred Silverstein, another Richard Beckwith, the city’s horticulturalist, of the few Brownsville Jews, take care of the synagogue, which dates to 1882 and is a national historic landmark beloved “When I told my by Christian and Jewish residents. The congregation, which never employed a Dad I would do rabbi, has always depended on lay leaders to conduct services. it, I saw the color Although no services are held weekly, a group of 20 to 30 members and non-Jewish return to his face,” town-folks meet there on the first Friday of every month for services, to hear speakers and he said. share a meal. Sarah, an attorney who is now the will soon plant the Big M with vincas, also Clerk & Master of the Haywood County from Willow Oaks. Chancery Court, grew up about 150 miles Many of the plants used in landscaping west of Brownsville in Brinkley, Ark., where David Levy tends to his nursery. around the world headquarters of FedEx were her mother was an optometrist and her also raised at the farm. grandfather was a general practitioner. quit her job. “I knew I could work at the farm And they are enhancing private gardens all “We were the only Jews in Brinkley,” she and be there for Jacob, too,” she said. over the region. said. “So after David and I married and I Just a few years after Jacob was born, Sarah The Levys sell colorful annuals and moved to Brownsville, it felt familiar.” and David moved into David’s family house perennials most Saturdays at the downtown She started taking a bigger role in the family at the farm so they could care for his father Memphis Farmers’ Market, at the Summer business after their son was born. Knowing during his four-year struggle with Alzheimer’s. Celebration held every July at the extension how difficult it would be to practice law full Henry Levy died at age 90 in 2002. Louise station in Jackson, and in the retail shop at time and take care of an infant, she decided to Levy, David’s mother died in 1996.

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Jacob Levy, who celebrated his bar mitzvah three years ago, is the only Jewish child in Brownsville. Sarah began learning about plants and gardening by attending seminars and reading books and publications. “I found I really enjoyed interacting with customers and passing what I learned on to them,” she said. She once again has a full-time job but still serves as a consultant to the business and pitches in whenever and wherever she is needed. On a recent Saturday, she worked the downtown farmer’s market while David did a sale benefiting a nonprofit social agency in Fayette County. In 1947 when Henry Levy purchased the farm, he added 80 acres of peach trees in addition to the cotton, pigs, chickens and apples that the former owner raised. After late frosts wiped out three consecutive peach crops in the 1950s, the farm evolved into a truck farm supplying fresh vegetables and strawberries to supermarkets like Seessel’s in Memphis. David credits his mother for seeing the profit potential in growing ornamentals and other starter plants for home gardeners and landscapers. One for you, one for the kids. After she heard a county extension agent talk about the advantages of You’re welcome. building plastic covered greenhouses to raise starter vegetable plants for When you stay with Embassy Suites, you get more. Like a produce farmers, the family decided to try it. spacious two-room suite, complimentary drinks at our evening Manager’s Reception* and free cooked-to-order “We sold the leftover plants and she discovered there was more money breakfast. It all adds up to more reasons to stay. in those plants than the vegetables we were selling,” David said. His father got involved in the new venture to improve on the way his MORE REASONS TO STAY® wife kept books. “My mom’s method was to put notes on Kleenex and stick them in her bra.” As a teenager, David delivered plants to customers but was never groomed in other aspects of the business. “I wanted to be a teacher,” he said. But after his father’s massive heart attack in 1974 and his mother’s continuing incapacity due to severe arthritis, David agreed to take over the business. Neither of his siblings, Jonee Levy Hacker of San Francisco or Leon Levy of Nashville, were interested in running the flower farm. “When I told my Dad I would do it, I saw the color return to his face,” he said. For reservations, call 901.684.1777 or visit memphis.embassysuites.com. Offer subject to availability; date restrictions and length-of-stay requirements may apply. *Service of alcoholic beverages subject Continued on page 6 to state and local laws. Must be of legal drinking age. ™ indicates a trademark of Hilton Worldwide. ©2011 Hilton Worldwide.

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Jacob’s bar mitzvah was at historic Temple Adas Israel.

Sarah Levy, an attorney, learned the family business by attending seminars and reading books and publications.

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At the time, David had no idea the IRS was about to padlock the business for nonpayment of $9,000 in withholding taxes for employees or that it owed $100,000 to a seed company. He worked out a payment plan with IRS and made a 10-year commitment to the seed company to pay off the debt that he did in exactly that time. “Those first 10 years were rough,” he said. “And it’s taken me about 20 to 25 years to learn how to grow plants. He also learned how to build greenhouses, how to protect them from severe ice storms and how to use sustainable growing methods such as drip irrigation, natural fertilizers and biological insect control. “David has been determined to make this business a success against all odds,” Sarah said. “I so admire his ability to persevere.” Today their 1.5 acres of greenhouses and 6 acres of outdoor growing Bell Fine Art Jewelers space are filled with bedding plants like petunias, pansies and phlox as 4726 poplar ave. suite 1 poplar village well as perennials, shrubs, herbs, indoor plants, hanging baskets, vegetable plants and pumpkins and gourds. memphis tn 38117 901.763.4049 Bringing them to market at their peak is a challenge. “It’s like cooking a huge meal with every dish requiring a different Professional Silversmiths for 25 years temperature and cooking time,” David said. “We have to fine-tune our repairs and complete restorations menu seasonally, too. You have to be a chef.” 6 May/June 2012 I www.jewishscenemagazine.com FEATURE

Marilyn Serenades Buddy Cohen on His 100th Birthday

By Page Stafford :: Photos Page Stafford Buddy Cohen with Marilyn Monroe and his three daughters, The Legacy at Willow Bend in Plano, Texas, Harriet Cohen, Debbie Wills and held a birthday extravaganza fit for the life Marilyn Rothstein. of member Buddy Cohen, who turned 100 on March 29, 2012. Even Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Lissa Smith stopped by to read a degree in 1935. A year after he opened his proclamation on behalf of the Texas Senate new dental practice, Buddy enrolled in the and Governor Rick Perry in honor of Buddy Army Reserves and was commissioned First at the community’s town hall meeting. Friends Lieutenant in the Dental Reserve. He was and family then joined Buddy for a happy hour, called into active duty in 1940 and promoted dinner, cake and a special birthday serenade to the rank of Captain. After years of serving by Marilyn Monroe. in the Army and being stationed all over the “I was proud to extend birthday wishes on world, Buddy separated from the Army in behalf of Mayor Phil Dyer and the citizens 1946, having received the rank of Major and of Plano as we gathered to celebrate Dr. became a member of the Dental Corps U.S. Buddy came in first in the “over 95” in the Buddy Cohen’s 100th birthday,” said Tem Army Honorary Resource. He was awarded 100-yard-dash of the Dallas Area Senior Games. Smith. “Buddy is a remarkable individual who the bronze star. received a Bronze Star for his service to our Buddy returned to his dental practice after country in World War II. Upon his return, the war and volunteered his time to help those he opened a thriving dental practice and who could not access dental care. He also held continued his dedication to serving others leadership positions with the Central Dental by volunteering his time to help those who Society and the Mississippi Dental Society. would not otherwise have access to dental In the early 1960s, he was elected president care. You only have to know Buddy a little of the Mississippi Dental Society. In 1947, while to know that he gives his all to every Buddy married Ann Esther Singer, a graduate endeavor he undertakes. I was honored to be of dietetics from Purdue University. They had part of the celebration, and I look forward to three children who all live in Dallas. Buddy has the festivities next year for Buddy’s 101st!” six grandchildren and five great grandchildren. “Buddy is a dear member of this community, Buddy was one of the first to sign up to live in and we wanted to make sure his 100th birthday The Legacy at Willow Bend when he heard about celebration was truly special,” said Lana Van their plans to build the community. In 2009, The Giesen, executive director, The Legacy at Legacy chose to participate in the Dallas Area Willow Bend. “It was lovely to celebrate his Senior Games. At age 97, Buddy came in first in life with his family and his friends.” the “over 95” in the 100-yard-dash. Buddy was born in Jackson, Miss., on “I had said to myself that I would enter March 29, 1912. At 16, Buddy graduated the Senior Games when pigs can fly,” said Buddy with family members Marilyn Rothstein, from Jackson’s Central High School and Buddy. “Then I opened the newspaper and Harriet Cohen, John Wills, Debbie Wills and then enrolled in Hebrew Union College in read the headlines, ‘Swine flu,’ so I entered David Wills. Cincinnati to begin his rabbinic training. After the Games!” one semester, Buddy realized he had a different The Legacy at Willow Bend is a 501(c)3 the only Jewish-sponsored life care retirement calling in life. He attended Vanderbilt and not-for-profit retirement community owned community in Texas, is open to people of all Northwestern University Dental School and by parent company, The Legacy Senior faiths. For information, call 972-468-6208, or graduated with a Doctor of Dental Surgery Communities, Inc. The Legacy at Willow Bend, visit www.thelegacyWB.org. Jewish Scene I May/June 2012 7 TRAVEL Beach Bonding By Susan C. Nieman :: Photos: Rebecca L. Miller

A sure-fire way to get all of our grown children together in one place for a week is to announce a trip to the beach.

Three years ago we discovered the Gulf Coast, a place many Southerners and those from the middle United States have been going for years. There is something about the white sand, calm green waters and serene atmosphere of Florida’s panhandle that is different from anywhere else I have ever been – any time of year.

Our first stay at Navarre Beach in Santa Rosa County was particularly special since our son-in-law, Jeremy, had just returned safely from a year in Iraq. And ResortQuests’ Summerwinds condominium was the perfect destination for all the sisters to catch up and their significant others to get acquainted.

I am not sure who had more fun, Larry and me watching grown men act like little boys or the men themselves. Anna and Jeremy Swanson We couldn’t get them off the pier or out of the ocean. having fun on the beach

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Santa Rosa County boasts many unique adventures and activities – some you would not associate with a trip to the beach.

Nestled between its busy neighbors, Pensacola to the west and Ft. Walton and Destin to the east (both less than 30 minutes away), Navarre Beach is home to a new 1,545-foot fishing Caleb Seay pier, the longest in the state of Florida. Fishing enthusiasts and novices alike will be amazed and Rebecca at the abundance of grouper, snapper and amberjack, all while keeping an eye out for the Miller chill playful dolphin that swim along the coast line. out on the “We bring our guests food or drinks or anything to make them happy,” said pier beach manager Dorothy, as the golf cart full of beverages and snacks made its way down to the end of the dock where three regulars ran back and forth from side-to-side to snag a very large fish. “These boys help each other and work together for a catch like that.”

While most people come to the Gulf for the sun, sand and ocean, Santa Rosa County entices vacationers inland with Coldwater Creek and the Blackwater River State Park, which offer opportunities for canoeing, kayaking, tubing, camping and hiking. A favorite family trail at Beat Lake or the Krul Recreational Area features a suspension bridge and working gristmill. Stop by Adventures Unlimited where you could spend an entire day on or above the water. After calmly floating your way down river, take a shot at their famous zipline, which allows you to soar through the treetops and across the Coldwater Creek gliding over four Rebecca, unique ecosystems, historic areas and rare geological sites. Caleb, Anna

The historic towns of Milton and Bagdad and Jeremy feature quaint historic homes, antique shops, restaurants and parks. explore

If you can find the time, there is also the Navarre Panhandle Butterfly House, the Gulf Breeze Zoo and many opportunities for golfers. Beach.

If you want it all, except the traffic, come to Santa Rosa County and visit Navarre Beach. You’ll be happy you did. Jewish Scene I May/June 2012 9 TRAVEL by sailing yacht. Plan to be on deck for one of sailing’s finest moments as one of their graceful yachts circles the other in an unforgettable sailing pirouette. Rates start at $2799 per person based on double occupancy.

Leading Windstar’s new offerings for 2013 are seven entirely new voyages, each designed to provide guests a unique sailing experience to extraordinary destinations. The 2013 schedule is highlighted by two 11-day voyages: Footsteps of Faith explores origins of world religions between Athens and Alexandria, and Scandinavian Tapestry includes scenic sailing through the Norwegian Fjords and Stockholm Archipelago. New voyages also feature intimate explorations through the British Isles, Ireland and Scotland, Provence & Cote d’Azure, and the Canary Islands.

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All New Finishings and Furnishings Windstar Announces New Look, Along with an enticing collection of voyages, Windstar also unveils the complete renovation of the line’s three sailing yachts – Wind Star and New Places for 2013 Wind Spirit, each hosting 148 guests, and Wind Surf, welcoming 312 guests. All three yachts Completely Renovated Sailing Yachts, will feature completely redesigned staterooms, owner’s suites, corridors and public spaces for Seven All New Itineraries By Debbie Rosenthal 2013 sailings. The four-masted Wind Star and Wind Spirit will also introduce new designs in The Restaurant, Veranda, Lounge, Pool Bar, Windstar Cruises, which operates a three-ship in the ancient footsteps of the gods. Listen for echoes Library and WindSpa. Wind Surf, a five-masted fleet of luxury yachts that explore hidden harbors of history as you explore Ephesus, the world’s largest sailing yacht, will feature a newly designed style and secluded coves of the world’s most treasured outdoor archaeological site, and treat yourself to in The Restaurant, Degrees, Veranda, Compass destinations, introduces its new 2013 collection of superlative grilled seafood, accompanied by an ouzo Rose, WindSpa, Yacht Club and Pool Bar. luxury sailing voyages in the Caribbean, Costa Rica, salute to the sunset. From the coffee houses of Northern Europe, Italy, Mediterranean, Greek Isles Bodrum to the country lanes of Rhodes, discover The $18 million renovation brings a new level of and Transatlantic Crossings. the Greek Isles as they were meant to be traveled, casual elegance to Windstar’s landmark cruise experience, large enough to provide guests with The small, sleek yachts of Windstar are made for world class service and entertainment, yet small seeing the world quite literally from a different enough to access small coves and hidden harbors point of view. One that is intimate, more unique larger vessels cannot reach. and simply more exhilarating. A voyage on Windstar promises the thrill of sailing the open seas – the relaxing luxury of your own private 2-for-1 Fares, plus $200 Onboard Credit Windstar’s new 2013 collection of luxury yacht and the romantic adventure of exploring the sailing voyages visit enchanting destinations world’s most storied places and secluded harbors. and provide unforgettable experiences at Far from boisterous crowds, you’re free to escape exceptional values. In addition to receiving when you want and how you want. And leave the the exceptional 2-for-1 savings fares, guests jacket and tie at the office if you’d like. Formality who book by May 31, 2012 will receive a $200 won’t get in the way of true escape – recharging, onboard credit per stateroom. Windstar’s reconnecting and relaxing. Foremast Members receive an additional 5% discount on all itineraries. Sail the Greek Isles - one of Windstar’s iconic sailings - aboard the Wind Spirit on May 4 from Athens to For more information including rates and itineraries, Istanbul. A single voyage covers thousands of years contact Debbie Rosenthal with CruiseOne at of civilization’s greatest feats -- from the Acropolis of 800-278-3005 or 901-682-5600. Visit CruiseOne Athens to the palaces of Istanbul. Explore the tiny online at www.cruiseone.com/drosenthal. streets and narrow alleys of Mykonos, and escape to Delos, the fabled island of Apollo, where you’ll walk Debbie and David Rosenthal aboard the Windstar

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If you’re a small business owner thinking about adopting a retirement plan, you should consider a SEP (simplified employee pension plan). A SEP allows you to make retirement contributions to traditional IRAs (SEP-IRAs) set up for yourself and each eligible employee. (If you don’t have employees, you can adopt a SEP for yourself alone.) Your contributions are deductible from your business’s income, and excluded from your employees’ income. Virtually any business owner can establish a SEP.

What are some advantages of a SEP? • Fairly high contribution limits. For 2012, you can contribute If you have no employees (other than your spouse) and don’t anticipate and deduct up to 25% of each employee’s W-2 compensation having any in the near future, a solo 401(k) plan may be a better choice, (up to $250,000, $245,000 in 2011). If you’re self-employed, the as it may allow a higher deductible contribution than a SEP. For example, contribution to your IRA can’t exceed 20% of your net earnings if you’re incorporated, you can receive an employer contribution of up to from self-employment. Contributions can’t exceed $50,000 per 25% of your W-2 income (to $250,000 in 2012, $245,000 in 2011) (like participant ($49,000 in 2011). a SEP) but in addition, you can make up to $17,000 ($16,500 in 2011) • You don’t have to make contributions to the SEP every year. However, of pretax employee contributions (plus an additional $5,500 of catch-up if you do make a contribution, you must generally contribute a uniform contributions if you’re age 50 or older). Total contributions (employer percent of pay for yourself and each eligible employee. and employee) are limited to $50,000 in 2012 ($49,000 in 2011), plus any catch-up contributions (or, if less, 100% of your compensation). • You have until the due date of your business’s federal income tax return (including extensions) to set up a SEP and make Unlike a SEP, a solo 401(k) can allow plan loans and Roth contributions. contributions. And because a solo 401(k) doesn’t cover any common law employees, it’s • SEPs are fairly easy to set up and inexpensive to operate. You can simpler to administer than a regular 401(k) plan (because the Employee establish a SEP by using a simple two-page IRS document (Form Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) does not apply). 5305-SEP), or by adopting a prepackaged prototype SEP from a bank, insurance company, or financial institution. Disclosure Information – Important – Please Review • Reporting requirements are minimal. This information is for illustrative and discussion purposes only. Morgan Keegan does not • A SEP doesn’t preclude you or your employees from establishing or provide legal or tax advice. You need to contact your legal and tax advisors for additional contributing to a separate IRA. (However, participation in the SEP information and advice before making any investment decisions. Morgan Keegan & may impact whether or not annual traditional IRA contributions Company, Inc. Member FINRA, SIPC. Securities and insurance products are not FDIC are deductible.) insured, not a deposit, not an obligation of or guaranteed by Regions Bank, its affiliates, or any government agency and may lose value. This advertisement was prepared for Lawson • Employer contributions can be made after age 70½. Arney using material prepared by Forefield, Inc. Copyright 2012.

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den Mark Hay by Rick Eiseman at the

: 2011 World Series.

Some people have an insatiable appetite about the price, then,” he laughed. for sports. Watching a game or an event By comparison the upper level seats at on television is cool, but when time and this year’s NCAA final at the Superdome resources allow, nothing is better than sold at a $70 clip. seeing it live and in person. Games in 1985 proved to be fun and And so it goes for Rick Eiseman. As west exciting but the 2008 final was heart regional director of sales at American Paper pounding. “That loss has to go down as one & Twine for 15 years, Eiseman makes his of the most devastating and gut wrenching free time count. Last season he scheduled defeats that I’ve ever experienced. I was his out-of-town business trips around the literally sick and couldn’t sleep that night Grizzlies’ playoff run, but that in itself was in San Antonio. Just total disbelief that we the tip of the iceberg for someone who’s could blow a lead like that,” he said, still been enjoying his sports vacations for quite wincing at the thought of those memories. ON THE SIDELINES a few years now. Sports vacations can also prove to be Mark Wender, Stanley Wender, Kevin Wender It started for him as a kid when his valuable father-son bonding moments and at Fenway Park in May 2007. grandfather took him to his first St. Louis something that can be remembered forever. Cardinals baseball game in 1964. That trip He and son Bradley went to the 2005 began an impressive path that’s taken him National Football Championship game to at least one Redbirds game during their in Pasadena California. They left home World Series appearances in 1967, 1968, without tickets and settled for watching the 1982, 1985, 1987, 2004, 2006 and 2011. game in the stadium parking lot with 20,000 “I was there for Game 7 last year,” said other fans. Rick. “It was very gratifying to see the city The television delay added a twist to the go through their celebration. There’s no game. “The fans started cheering and a few substitute for the memories that you gain seconds later the play appeared on TV,” he from going to these events.” said. “We really had a great time with that. Rick has been to four Super Bowls, the “These trips are my release from work,” Atlanta Olympics and the college football continued Rick. “It’s best when you can championship game, but above all, Eiseman experience the city for a few days. That’s loves his Tigers. He’s attended many of the why I like to make a little vacation out of post-season games including the 1973, 1985 it, and I hope to continue as long as I’m and 2008 championship rounds. In a nod physically able.” to years gone-by, his lower-level ticket at That same feeling for sports and family the UCLA-Tigers championship match cost tugs at Mark Wender, too. He and his Rick Eiseman and son Scott at Texas- him $15. “I remember that I complained dad, Stanley, have visited one of the great Oklahoma football game. 12 May/June 2012 I www.jewishscenemagazine.com ON THE SIDELINES Cont’ cathedrals in major league baseball many times over the last decade. “My father and I have been to Fenway Park at least a half-dozen times, and it’s been a great experience,” said Mark. “Over the last 10 years we’ve become big Red Sox fans, and the environment there is really special – you’re sitting in a park that is 100 years old where people have watched some of the greatest players of all time.” Mark went to Games 1 and 2 of the 1975 World Series and saw the Sox clinch a wild- card spot in 1998 the day his dad, Stanley, turned 80. “That was a really special time up there,” he said. During the day they’ve visited some of the smaller quaint towns nearby. Rockport and Salem are two of their favorites. Mark graduated from Boston University where he met his wife, Sally. So baseball is only one of the reasons that the area has remained special to him, but visiting Fenway Park continues to be his major drive for going. Fenway Park is far from being one of the cookie-cutter ballparks of the 1960s and 1970s – it flaunts its own style of old- world quirkiness. “It’s one of the smallest ballparks: it has the Green Monster in left field and it’s also got the short right field fence,” he said. “Every game there is wild,” explained Mark. Part of the must-feel-atmosphere is saved for the eighth inning when the crowd joins in singing “Sweet Caroline.” Written by Neal Diamond and reportedly inspired by a very young Caroline Kennedy, the song Countless continues to be a favorite there. The Boston Red Sox “unofficial” anthem ways to care. was first played there in the late 1990s. “I tell people there that it was recorded in Memphis,” said Mark, who is the It’s not every day that you come face chief operating officer at the Soulsville to face with a llama. Foundation. (It was recorded in Memphis But at Page Robbins Adult Day Care Center, in the late 1960s at American Studios.) “I really get goose bumps when I hear it. every day is filled with surprises. Whether it’s “It’s kind of ironic that you can feel a visit from Pearl the therapy llama, our friends so comfortable in a park that’s so old, from the Brooks Museum or a local celebrity has narrow aisles, hard seats and has like Joyce Cobb, each day offers fun and no amenities,” said Mark. “There’s just fellowship in a secure and loving environment. something special about it.” He and his father hope to plan a trip Your loved one with Alzheimer’s disease or this summer; maybe this time they’ll try to another form of memory loss deserves a schedule it when the Yankees visit. “Now reliable schedule and engaging, stimulating that would be crazy,” said Mark. activities to promote their mental and physical well-being. They will find all that and more For more On the Sidelines articles, here, every day. visit www.jewishscenemagazine.com Call or visit our website to find out more about the countless ways we care.

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During that week, while waiting for the commencement of a program, I struck up a conversation with a stranger. We sat on one of the benches in the square, had some coffee, and chatted for a few minutes before attending the lecture.

He was born and reared in Oklahoma, and he mentioned that his Screened,S d BBonded dd&I & Insuredd parents had come to the United States from Eastern Europe early in the Light Housekeeping & Laundry last century. They were Jewish, but having witnessed the anti-Semitism and devastation experienced by their relatives during the late 1800s in Transportation/Errands Europe, they kept a low profile upon immigrating. They did not affiliate Respite & 24-Hour Care with a congregation or make their son aware of their religion. He had Homemaker Services grown up attending the Methodist Church and assumed that he was Meal Preparation Christian. Since his family never discussed their background, it was only Personal Care when he entered the U.S. Army during the Korean War that he learned State Licensed that he was Jewish. Upon receiving his dog tags, he noticed the letters “O” and “H” imprinted. He understood the “O” represented his blood type, but when told the “H” meant that he was Jewish, a fact established by his birth certificate, he found it hard to believe. He spent time with the Jewish chaplain, learning about the faith his parents had attempted to abandon. After much study and soul searching, he embraced the Jewish faith and married a Jewish girl from St. Louis. When I asked her Cary & what her maiden name was, I discovered that she was a first cousin of my Wendy wife’s relative and was also related to my side of the family. Rotter Harry Samuels is a graduate of Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri, and has EACH OFFICE INDEPENDENTLY devoted many years to volunteerism in Memphis, Tennessee. He and his wife, Flora, have OWNED & OPERATED been married for 50 years and are the parents of Martin, William and the late David Samuels. Proceeds from the sale of his books go to charity.

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14 May/June 2012 I www.jewishscenemagazine.com AGENCY HIGHLIGHT B’nai B’rith Maimonides Lodge Serves Blind and Visually Impaired - We ’ re still - Nashville B’nai B’rith Maimonides Lodge #46, chartered September 3, 1863, has always been in the forefront of lodges that when faced with a challenge members say, “We are here to provide help.” The Memphis lodge will celebrate 150 years of service in 2013. Throughout the years, the lodge has provided the community with successful programs. One area of service has been the commitment to Jewish Home. serve the blind and visually impaired for over 40 years. This year marks the 6th annual Brille Challenge held on February 23, at the Tennessee School for the Blind in Nashville. The Challenge JUST STRONGER. is a competition that motivates, challenges and rewards blind students to improve their braille reading skills essential to their future success. “The lodge is proud to have the opportunity to serve a larger number of visually impaired children through this program,” said Phyllis Frank, B’nai B’rith coordinator of the event. The Mary and Harry Zimmerman Camp for Visually Impaired Children was founded and operated by the lodge from 1971 to 2008. The lodge provided, at no charge to the families, a fun-filled day camp for low-income, legally blind children between the ages of 5 and 12. For three weeks, the campers received transportation, snacks, field trips, swimming and crafts. Today the lodge supports the summer enrichment camp at the Tennessee School for the Blind. This year a scholarship was established to provide assistance to students who are legally blind and plan to attend a post-secondary educational institution. Also, a project named Visual Aid Closet has been implemented that provides needed equipment to support activities for daily living for adults and children. Memphis Jewish Home & Rehab maintains the same mission and vision as we did when we opened 85 years ago — to provide the highest quality care steeped in Jewish tradition. We’ve built upon those values as we’ve broadened our services, offering comprehensive rehabilitation therapies for those affected by illness, injury, or surgery.

See how we’re helping parents, families, and the community grow stronger.

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Jewish Scene I May/June 2012 15 HEALTH, BODY & SOUL

An Evolution of Massage Therapy for Healthcare By Kat Farber, LMT

Massage therapy is often given as a birthday gift or Valentine’s Day present, as a treat or way to pamper ourselves. We consider it an escape necessary for recuperation. Too often, massage therapy is considered an optional luxury, and while there are many considerations to it, this little taste of “me-time” is really more necessary than we may realize. Through research, Massage Therapy has evolved from a luxury to a health benefit, ranging from stress reduction to pain management. According to the 2012 American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA) Industry Fact Sheet, 44% of people who had received a massage in the previous year had done so for medical or health-related reasons, and this number continues to grow every year. People have a renewed interest in knowing more about keeping themselves healthy and how to exert control over their own health. And why shouldn’t healthcare also be something we can enjoy? Because of this research and growing interest in natural healthcare, the massage industry has experienced growing pains in meeting these new standards. In addition to many of the familiar therapeutic traditional massage techniques, a form of rehabilitative massage has developed. Since this idea is new to the industry, it is still very unrecognized; not only by the public, but also by many massage therapists who have simply not had cause to come across it yet. It can be defined by many terms or names, but two of the common names now emerging are clinical or medical massage. Clinical massage therapy may be defined as therapeutic assessment, manipulation and movement of soft tissues to prevent, reduce or eliminate chronic pain or injuries throughout the body. For most of us this translates into the use of massage therapy to reduce, eliminate or prevent muscle (and some joint) pain; pain that has become a staple in many of our lives including neck, shoulder, back or wrist pain, headaches and chronic conditions such as arthritis, fibromyalgia and more. It just goes on. We often think “what did I do to it?” or “did I sleep on it wrong?” But it isn’t usually a single event, rather a chronic discomfort and pain that is a result of the accumulation of physical stress placed on the body over long periods of time. I routinely find this constant stress is directly related to jobs and the repetitive motions required in a day. There are other activities and events that cause repetitive motion on the body, like carrying a child around, or an immediate trauma such as a car accident. Current research shows that advanced massage techniques are extremely helpful with many of these types of pain, as well being helpful in the prevention of pain and injuries. Massage techniques and modalities can be as varied as snowflakes. When seeking out a massage therapist, it is important to find one who has a philosophy of care that focuses on your specific needs. Also, always take into consideration that a massage therapist cannot diagnosis or cure any illness or disease. If you are uncertain about your condition, consult a medical doctor first. If your doctor is unfamiliar with the uses of massage therapy, many of us will be happy to consult with him or her on your care.

Kat Farber, LMT is owner and operator of Saille Healing Path, a Clinical Massage private practice in Cordova, TN focusing pain management, injury reduction/prevention, and oncology massage. Please feel free to contact her with any questions, including referrals to other massage therapists for your area. www.SailleHealingPath.com

16 May/June 2012 I www.jewishscenemagazine.com HEALTH, BODY & SOUL Allergies and Judi Harrick, RN, Lac, PhD PhD in Oriental Medicine & Acupuncture UT College if Medicine • Faculty TN Medical Board • Acupuncture Advisor Acupuncture Nat, Award Winner • NADA Trainer By Judi Harrick, RN, LAc, PhD

It is time to stop the sniffling, sneezing, itching eyes allergy season.

Allergies are a response to a stimulus. You have to change the response so that you are no longer sensitive to the stimulus. So how exactly is that done? Acupuncture & Healing Arts First, it is best to build your overall immune system. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the lung energy governs the immune system Medical Group and also rules the skin, which is the first line of defense. So before you The Mid-South’s Premier Holistic Wellness Center take a bath or shower, dry rub your skin with a dry towel or a loofa-type implement. This invigorates the immune system and helps stimulate your body to expel toxins. 5575 Poplar Ave • Suite 702 Memphis, TN 38119 Next, irrigate your sinuses in the morning and evening. We are constantly bombarded by dry air forces. Mucosa linings are designed to flush out 901.763.0909 irritants that dry and build up from the lack of humidity in the air and the over consumption of sinus medications. Everyone seems afraid to Fax 901.763.4060 blow their nose a few times a day. Irrigation flushes out the irritants and remoistens the dry mucosa. Neti pots are okay, but I prefer the Dr. Neil’s www.acupuncturememphis.com irrigation system using a spray bottle.

The last step involves a series of acupuncture treatments that re-educate one’s energy, or Qi, to the energy of specific elements. It is called NAET. I have seen some really outstanding results with this technique such as kids playing outside and being able to have pets again.

Understand, with the Mid-South having the third highest pollen count in the country, everyone will have some symptoms similar to allergies. Either way, building your immune system and clearing much of the allergens will help. And always come have a tune up at the Acupuncture & Healing Arts Medical Group.

Dr. Judi Harrick is a native Memphian with 21 years experience as a critical care nurse. Her study in Traditional Chinese Medicine began in 1985 after she utilized Oriental Medicine to promote healing from an illness of her own in 1983. Judi is the only Doctorate-level practitioner of acupuncture in the Mid-South region and has maintained a private practice in Memphis since returning in 1990. O ur private dining rooms provide the perfect venue For further questions or information you can for family celebrations, check Dr. Judi Harrick’s Website rehearsal dinners, business www.acupuncturememphis.com meetings and bridal showers. or call Acupuncture & Healing Arts Medical Group 901.763.0909, 5575 Poplar Ave. #702 Lunch and Sunday Brunch, 11:00-2:30 Memphis, TN, 38119. 4550 Poplar Avenue Memphis, TN 38117 Dinner Sunday - Thursday, 5:30-9:00 901-818-9951 Friday & Saturday, 5:30-10:00

Jewish Scene I May/June 2012 17 HEALTH, BODY & SOUL Faced with an empty building and lot, and spurred on by loyal customers who asked if he carried a vehicle that would improve their carbon footprint, Andy came up with the idea of selling electric vehicles – work/utility trucks, street bikes, 4x4 all-terrain vehicles, passenger vehicles, and three- and four-wheel personnel transporters. Dominion Electric Vehicles is now the only company in Virginia that specializes in selling electric utility vehicles, which are manufactured by three companies: Global Electric Motorcars (GEM), Club Car and Xtreme Green. “The fact that the vehicles are all made in the United States by companies that stand by their products was very important to us,” Andy said. Considering that Andy has been selling cars since he was 17 and, as he says, “Gasoline is in my blood,” this venture into the epicenter of transportation’s future has been both exciting and challenging. First he had to familiarize himself with the types, advantages and price points of the vehicles that were available. Then he had to determine where the demand for electric vehicles lay, and by informing and demonstrating, he had to help create the demand. This educational process has become for Andy one of the most gratifying parts of his new venture as he is now traveling to call on many of the well-defined geographic areas for which electric vehicles are ideally suited. These include colleges, senior residences, hospitals, and other campuses, counties, municipalities, police departments, security companies, shopping centers, malls, resorts, estates and airports. At two cents a mile, the electric vehicles’ operating costs are extremely low. The work trucks can carry a payload of more than a half-ton. The passenger vehicles will accommodate up to eight people. The Electric Vehicles vehicles suited to private security and public safety, notable for their maneuverability and visibility, are appropriate for parking and traffic enforcement, event security and neighborhood patrol. Steer Andy Kaplan on Although the majority of Dominion’s business comes from the commercial sector, the all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) appeal to the Path of Success hunters and outdoorsmen. They have four-wheel drive, perform well on rugged terrain and have less environmental impact than By Philippa Newfield and Phillip Gordon fossil-fuel ATVs. Dominion has actually built a track on its Salem lot where customers can try out the off-road vehicles. The true meaning of the Talmudic saying “This too is “I am on the road much more than during my car-selling for the good” (Tractate Taanit 21a) became apparent to days,” Andy says, “And it’s very rewarding to be selling a product Andy Kaplan, co-owner of Dominion Electric Vehicles that satisfies not only the needs of individuals, companies and organizations, but is also cost effective and complies with our in Salem, Va., when the Chrysler dealership he ran there ideas of what is good for the planet and our environment.” with his brother, Bob, was shut down by Chrysler in The vehicles require pennies a day to operate, can travel 35 2009 with only three weeks’ notice. to 40 miles on an overnight charge and range in price from $5,000 to $20,000. The speeds vary from 35 to 40 miles per 18 May/June 2012 I www.jewishscenemagazine.com Andy Kaplan (left) with Xtreme Green factory representative Joe Worrell. hour for some of the Xtreme Green models to 18 miles per hour for the Club Cars. The maximum speed for street-legal vehicles is 25 miles per hour. In addition, the electric vehicles’ zero hydrocarbon emissions, lack of fumes and quiet engines make them suitable for indoor use. Dominion Electric Vehicles’ main goal, as Andy explains, is to match up the vehicle with the task at hand. The vehicles can be dev.winetimewithtr.com/general/white-oak-winery-w-o-wPhoto credit: customized to perform a variety of tasks, depending on what the customers wish to accomplish. All of GEM’s vehicles and a few made by Club Car and Xtreme Green are White Oak Winery and Vineyards street legal. Dominion’s vehicles recharge on – a jewel that over delivers the standard 110 household current and do By Gary Burhop not require expensive chargers. Public outlets for recharging the vehicles are also becoming increasingly available across the country. I first met Bill Myers in the mid-1980s when lots of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Dominion will deliver anywhere and will the Sonoma County Vintners Association Cabernet Franc. bid on all state and local solicitations in the visited Memphis on their national tour, but continental United States. it was nearly 10 years before his wines were Presently, White Oak Vineyards & Winery Andy’s father, Marcus Kaplan, was born in available in Memphis. Today White Oak is has nearly 750 acres of vineyards divided Raleigh, N.C., and his mother, Sylvia Savadore, a staple at Great Wines and is a label one between the Napa, Alexander and Russian was from Philadelphia, Pa. Andy’s mother’s can count on to be of exceptional quality at River Valleys. Roughly 10% of this fruit is family operated the only kosher catering hall a reasonable price. used in White Oak wines with the balance in Philadelphia from the Depression until well being sold to other well-known wineries. into the 1950s. His parents were married in Bill’s story is the American dream. Born White Oak currently produces Napa 1942 and came to Roanoke, Va., to take over in Los Angeles, Bill worked as a building Cabernet, Napa Merlot and Napa Syrah. the branch of the family’s cigarette vending- contractor and salmon fisherman in From vineyards in Russian River Valley machine business run by Andy’s uncle who Alaska. In the mid-1970s, he relocated to comes Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc. had gone off to fight in World War II and Healdsburg, sold his boat, purchased his All of these wines are available in Memphis. was killed almost immediately. The elder first vineyard in the Alexander Valley and Kaplan developed an industrial food service began to make wine. He had a tiny tasting The old-vine Zinfandel and two Bordeaux- that supplied school, business and hospital room and production facility just off the style Estate wines are only available cafeterias and also had a Toyota dealership square in downtown Healdsburg. through the tasting room. where Andy sold his first cars. Andy graduated from the University of Pennsylvania In 1997, Bill formed an alliance with When visiting the Northern California in Philadelphia and received a law degree from Burdell Properties to expand the winery. wine country, White Oak is a great Emory University in Atlanta, but he opted to Don Groth and Burdell Properties destination with picnic tables available. return to the car business and opened the brought over 700 acres of prime Chrysler dealerships in Salem and Bedford vineyards in Napa Valley and the Russian Visit at 7431 Route 128, Healdsburg, with his brother in 1976. He currently lives in River Valley to the winery. Shortly California 95448, phone 707 433-8429. Roanoke with his wife, Rosalee. thereafter, construction began on today’s On the Web at www.whiteoakwinery.com Dominion Electric Vehicles (www. Mediterranean-inspired winery on Route DominionElectricVehicles.com) is located at 128 between Healdsburg and Calistoga – 1259 East Main Street in Salem, Va. Their hours in probably the most scenic area of the Gary Burhop owns Great Wines & Spirits located are 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday; Alexander Valley. at 6150 Poplar Avenue in Regalia, the phone number is 540.387.0202. Andy can Memphis, Tenn., 38119 and invites be reached at 540.793.2777 or akaplan@ The winery facility is nestled amongst 17 your questions and patronage. Contact dominionelectricvehicles.com. acres of Zinfandel vines dating back to him at 901.682.1333 or garyburhop@ greatwinesmemphis.com. 1929 and 1935, to which were added small

Jewish Scene I May/June 2012 19 HEALTH, BODY & SOUL

Heart To Heart Mission Inspires

Women Philanthropists By Michelle Blundell It was an emotional journey for 150-plus spokesperson Col. (Res.) Miri Eisen, members American Jewish women who traveled to of the 2012 Israeli Summer Olympic team and Israel to learn, explore and strengthen ties Israeli Paralympic athletes. with Israelis during the third annual Heart They visited sites managed by Jewish to Heart mission organized by the Jewish Federation partners including the Jewish Federations of North America. Agency for Israel and the American Jewish This signature program of the National Joint Distribution Committee, and Sifriyat Women’s Philanthropy introduces the Pijama, the Israeli version of the Harold wonders of Israel to a diverse group of women Grinspoon Foundation’s P.J. Library program philanthropists. This year’s mission doubled in in North America. size and included women from more than 26 Gail Norry, chair of National Women’s communities – for many, their first visit. The Philanthropy at the Jewish Federations of group visited Jewish Federation-supported North America, addressed the Knesset Sub- to Jewish Federation. In addition, 2011 projects, had intimate meetings with women Committee on Israel-Diaspora Relations participants contributed 35 percent more to throughout Israel’s cultural, social and around the role of women in leadership in Jewish Federations’ 2011 Annual Campaign, political spheres and up-close views of some the Diaspora and discussed ways to continue to nurture and sustain Jewish community, and of Israel’s most beautiful cities and landmarks. to advance and advocate for women’s social care for those in need at home, in Israel and “The Jewish Federations are committed equality throughout the Jewish community. around the world. to this partnership and the ongoing dialogue “It’s important for American women to show For those who had never been to Israel before, taking place between women of the Diaspora solidarity with the women of Israel in light of this mission was a unique experience. “I’ve and women of Israel,” said Jerry Silverman, recent discriminatory acts against women in wanted to go to Israel for years but could not president and CEO of the Jewish Federations Beit Shemesh, in Jerusalem and beyond. These convince the rest of my family – who are all men of North America. “This partnership is critical events do not represent the democratic Israel – to make it one of our vacation destinations,” to our Jewish Federation mission and values.” that we treasure and certainly do not have any said Linda Moslow of New York. “For me, the Participants traveled from the thriving basis in Judaism,” said Kathy Manning, chair of opportunity to meet influential Israeli women metropolises of Jerusalem and Tel Aviv to the Board of Trustees for the Jewish Federations who are making a difference in the world was smaller, personality-filled cities like Israel’s of North America. the most intriguing part of this trip.” fashion capital, Jaffa, and the art-rich town of Many former Heart to Heart mission The Jewish Federations, collectively among Tzfat. The women met with a mix of prominent participants have become increasingly the top 10 charities on the continent, protects Israeli women including business experts, involved in Jewish philanthropy since and enhances the wellbeing of Jews worldwide artists, community leaders, philanthropists, traveling to Israel. Last year’s mission inspired through the values of tikkun olam (repairing politicians and athletes such as former Israel several to take on leadership roles in their the world), tzedakah (charity and social Defense Forces (IDF) and government Jewish communities and increase their gifts justice) and Torah (Jewish learning). 20 May/June 2012 I www.jewishscenemagazine.com HEALTH, BODY & SOUL Cont’

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Jewish Scene I May/June 2012 21 SCENES

Memphis Jewish Community College MJCC Markell School of Dance student Deborah Meis walked away with a second place in the classical category YAGP semi- finals in Indianapolis.

Residents Sue Adkins and Ruby Scott (Scottie) with the JCC kindergartners for Purim

Jennifer Ledbetter at Mardi Gras Charlotte Walker and Merle Thompson at celebration. Valentine’s Day Party

Young Israel Rabbi Feigenbaum gives the crowd a Baron Hirsch Congregation Baron400 Hirsch S. Yates Road tour of the history of Jewish Spain during Jewish Memphis, Tennessee 38120 Geography Dinner part 3. In March over 80 Baron Hirsch(901) members 683-SHUL attended the www.baronhirsch.org Annual AIPAC Policy Conference in Washington, D.C.

Andy & Jan Groveman Butch & Doris Califf

Finalists in BSSS’s geography bee were Fernand Qvyjt, Max Nahmias, Zachary Shulkin, Josh Woronoff, Ravi Lipman and Jacob Gubin.

Max Nahmias competed in the Tennessee National Geographic Bee in Nashville.

Kindergarteners show off their favorite books.

Second graders Elise Mendelson, Rena Wogan, Sarah Weinstein and Yael Cooper perform Cooper Yeshiva Macs win the YU annual Pesach play. Sarachek Tier II Championship.

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February Evening of Elegance College Scene

Spring Break Community Service Trip to Argentina: 19 Vanderbilt students went to Buenos Aires, Argentina, during spring break for community service work. One project took place in a Shantytown, where they built and painted benches and bookshelves for the residents. They also spent a day in a food bank, sorting and packaging food for those in need packaging nearly 750,000kgs of food! In addition to touring the city and helping the Buenos Aires community as a whole, they learned a great deal about the Jewish community in Buenos Aires, and even did some service projects to assist the Jewish Community. They painted the inside of a synagogue and helped sort Rusty “King Ahasuerus” Graber, Joanna “Queen Esther” unused prescription medications for Lipman and ladies of Shushan at Purimspiel re-distribution to those who could not Ethan “Woody” Evans and Sophie “Bo afford them. Peep” Samuels at MeFTY Purim Carnival

Rabbi Micah Greenstein accepts Memphis Theological Seminary’s President’s Humanitarian Award from Dr. Daniel J. Earheart-Brown, MTS President. Linda Kaplan and Susan Threlkeld at Eco Expo IV

Hadassah 100th anniversary celebration - Martinis at Hadracha, a student group from Vanderbilt Hillel, Mednikow focused on creating meaningful Jewish learning experiences for children ages 5-12 during the Nashville Jewish Federation’s “World’s Fair” program in late January.

A scavenger hunt – similar to “Where in the World is Carmen San Diego?” – provided a mini-tour of various countries around the world that are aided by the Joint Distribution Committee of the Jewish Federations of North America. At each station, the children learned a bit about the country, played games those children their age would play in these parts of the world and created arts-and-crafts projects related to that country.

Not only did the children enjoy the day, but the students from Vanderbilt who put the program together are STILL talking about how much fun it was!

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