Family Chanukah Celebration • Holiday Brunch Recipes
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Family Chanukah Celebration • Holiday Brunch Recipes
December 2007 Family Chanukah Celebration • Holiday Brunch Recipes Compliments of the Fairview Inn Formerly Jewish Living of the South Tu r n B a c k T i m e . Titan® & Genesis® Add a Pearl and now ® Skin Tightening P h o t o Re j u ve n a t i o n L a s e r H a i r Re d u c t i o n L a s e r d e r m o l o gy fo r C e l l u l i t e ® B o t ox - Re s t y l a n e Pe r l a n e & n ew l y a p p ro ve d J u ve d e r m Robert D. Wallace, MD, UT Medical Group -Medical Consultant Tracey Snider, RN, UT Medical Group -Aesthetic Nurse Mona Sappenfield -CIDESCO Aesthetician, 26 Years Experience G I F T C A R D S a va i l a b l e a t a l l l o c a t i o n s o r o n l i n e a t w w w. m o n a s p a a n d l a s e r. c o m Memphis, TN - 901.683.0048 Ger mantown, TN - 901.756.7945 Beth Israel Congregation:Third Place Team Name Overall Grand Champion & 1st Place Ribs: Meat Machers with Matthew Abis, Barney Abis & Steve Pepper The Potterstein and the Schechter Saucerers: 2nd Place Booth Baron Hirsch’s Memphis Area Jewish Young Couples: Harry Potroast and the Sorcerer’s Sauce - 1st Place Booth, 2nd Place Name Beth Sholom Sisterhood 2 Jewish Scene I December 2007 Pickle eating contest Lawson Arney, Julie Baer & Phil Shmerling EIGHT MODELS UNITED BY A STUBBORN REFUSAL TO COMPROMISE For those of you who pursue excellence in every aspect of life, Lexus offers eight different paths to perfection. Our pursuit of perfection produces vehicles so remarkable, you might have a hard time deciding which one is right for you. But as long as it’s a Lexus, you’ve made the right choice. Ridgeway at Nonconnah/385 | 3 62- 8 8 3 3 | lexusofmemphis.com OF MEMPHIS © 20 07 Lexus of Memphis. All rights reser ved. Contents 6 FEATURE: Family Chanukah Celebration 10 SENIOR LIVING: Holiday Blahs 11 BESHERT: Chanukah Gift 12 BUSINESS AS USUAL: American Paper & Twine Editor/Publisher Susan C. Nieman 33 COMING ATTRACTIONS SCRAPBOOKS IN FASHION: Holiday Fashions 18 FROM THE KITCHEN OF Fairview Inn 20 L’CHAYIM: Irish Whiskey 22 ON THE SIDELINES: Jack Cristil 24 TEEN SCENE: Jessica Rubinsky & BBYO 30 AGENCY/ADVERTISER LISTING Art Director Dustin Green Art Assistant 16 28 32 2 9 14 15 21 23 25 26 AGENCY HIGHLIGHT: UJC Network 27 31 ASBEE, Mphs. Memphis Jewish Home Beth Sholom, Mphs. Plough Towers, Mphs. NCJW, Mphs. Jewish Family Service, Jewish Council on Aging, Senior Resource Fair BSSS, Mphs. Memphis Jewish High School, MHA/FYOS, Mphs. Jackson, Key West, Memphis Temple Israel, Mphs. On the cover: Chanukah decorations at the Gelb home Photo: Rebecca Miller David Miller Rebecca Miller Arts & Entertainment Editor Jennifer Lefkowitz Calendar & Scrapbook Editor Linda Schlesinger Editorial Contributors Bob Bernstein Gary Burhop Shoshana Cenker Chris Arpe Gang Gary Hawkins Mark Hayden Jennifer Lefkowitz Alla Olswanger Harry Samuels Account Executives Bob Drake Bari Eiseman Larry Nieman Chief Financial Officer Don Heitner Business Manager ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT: Reviews Alice Drake Jewish Scene is dedicated to creating awareness among the Jewish community; and promoting and supporting the religious, educational, social and fundraising efforts of Jewish agencies and organizations throughout the South. 26 Editorial Assistants Bettye Berlin Emily Bernhardt Alice Drake Volume 2 Number 3 December 2007 Kislev/Tevet 5768 18 Jewish Scene magazine must give permission for any material contained herein to be copied or reproduced in any manner. 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Send name and address with check to: 4 Jewish Scene I December 2007 28 Jewish Living of the South, Inc. dba Jewish Scene 1703 Tamhaven Court Cordova, TN, 38016 Phone: 901.624.4896 Fax: 901.754.7822 Email: [email protected] www.jewishscenemagazine.com FROM THE EDITOR From the EDITOR FASHIONABLE IS GUARANTEED LATE WILL TAKE SOME EFFORT Dear Readers, The best part about creating Jewish Scene magazine is that Larry and I meet new people each day here in Memphis and on visits to other cities. They are not only pictures on our pages; some of them have become our closest new friends, others seem like family. In October I attended a UJC Network Women’s Philanthropy Workshop in Atlanta (page 28) where I met Jewish leaders from areas we have not yet traveled. Some of these women and the work that they do will be featured in upcoming issues. We recently attended UJC’s General Assembly in Nashville, Tenn., where we met people from all over the United States and Israel; but you’ll have to wait until next month to see those photos and hear about the exciting happenings in our North American federations. The Acura Full Line. No matter which you choose, you’ll look sharp. But if you would rather no be the first to arrive, just ignore your available voice-activated navigation system and curb some horsepower. After all, spending more time in the car can be a good thing. Take a test drive today. For more information, visit acura.com. Some of our dearest friends are in Jackson, Miss. Each month Lou Shornick sends me photos and keeps me informed about everything Jackson. And on each visit, Fairview Inn owners Peter and Tamar Sharp and their twins, Sophie and Simon welcome us into their lovely bed and breakfast. Sadly, on Nov.14 Simon lost a yearlong struggle with Leukemia. But during this past year, Tamar has shared their daily lives and kept family and friends posted through an Internet site CaringBridge.org, bringing Simon closer and touching us all. The photos on page 27 have been scheduled for December. I wish Simon had had the chance to see them in print. We will miss him. In closing, I wish you all a Happy Chanukah and Holiday Season filled with, love, happiness and peace. Phone 901•685•0011 Shalom, Mon-Sat 10:00-5:30 Susan C. Nieman - Publisher/Editor www.bellaviaggia.com December 2007 I Jewish Scene 5 FEATURE Light, Laughter And Music Shine Brightly at Memphis FamilyCelebration Chanukah J Story by Chris Arpe Gang , Photography by Rebecca Miller ewish families celebrate Chanukah in lots of different ways. For some it’s all about the first night when latkes and gifts are shared. For others, the observance is low-key until the last night when light from all of the candles on the menorahs brightens the faces of those gathered for gifts and holiday food. But for Barb Gelb and Robb Zelonky and their three children, all eight nights are special. “We have guests almost every night,” said Barb, director of education at Temple Israel in Memphis. “The house smells like latkes all week because we usually make them every night.” The only time the family is without extra people is the night of the Chanukah play at Bornblum Solomon Schechter Day School, where the children are students and play participants. Zelonky writes and directs the play each year. This year, “Macca-Beach Boys,” will be performed on Dec. 5. To make her home festive, Gelb decorates with a half dozen or more menorahs, strings of lights that look like dreidels, real dreidels and a big pile of presents in front of the fireplace. Each child lights a favorite menorah before they sing the blessings. Daughter Zoe, 13, likes the Noah’s Ark menorah she received as a gift when she was a baby. The menorah 9-year-old Jacob favors is an artist palette that reflects his creative nature. Elijah, 11, chooses a traditional menorah. The children spend time deciding on the colors for the candles they will burn each night. Sometimes it’s school colors, colors of their favorite sports teams or just the colors that appeal to them. They also 6 Jewish Scene I December 2007 have contests to see whose candles burn the longest. It’s not surprising that music is an integral part of their celebrations. “It spontaneously combusts,” said Zelonky, a professional musician known as “Robbo.” He teaches music to preschoolers at Temple Israel and directs the chorus at the Schechter school. He also writes and directs Purimspiels for Temple Israel and Schechter. “After we light the menorahs we sing the blessings, dance the hora and sing Chanukah songs,” Gelb said. The whole family is musically and theatrically inclined. The children all have parts in Schechter’s Chanukah play. This year Zelonky will be Scrooge in half of the performances of “A Christmas Carol” at the DeSoto Family Theatre. Jacob is Tiny Tim and Zoe will play Scrooge’s sister in a flashback scene. G e l b a n d Z e l o n ky, w h o d ivorced about three years ago, celebrate holidays and other special events as a family. “We have tried to make our Chanukah traditions all about the family having fun,” Zelonky said. That’s what makes it special for Jacob. “I like being with my family,” he said. On every night except one, the children choose a gift to open from a sizeable pile. Some are from their parents, one is from their siblings and another is from one of the 13 first cousins who all draw names. Packages from the cousins are given anonymously so the children guess who it is from. That’s a long-time tradition in Gelb’s family of six siblings. “We always pulled names as children and now we do it through the mail as adults,” she said. Long before the FEATURE holiday, she and her siblings are sending and receiving e-mails letting others in on their wish lists. The packages are still sent without the name of the giver. One year Barb’s five brothers played a very nice trick on her. “They all know how much I love presents so everyone in the whole family sent me a gift.” One night during Chanukah no one in the family opens a present. “That’s the night when we pool our money together and give it to someone else,” Gelb said. By donating to organizations such as Make-A-Wish or the Mother Bear Project, they know that someone else will have something special because of the family’s Chanukah gift. Two nights are devoted entirely to the children and their friends. “On those nights the kids will take turns lighting candles with their friends,” Gelb said. At least one lighted menorah is placed in a window where it can be seen from the outside. The children love playing with dreidels for the chance to win pennies or chocolate Chanukah gelt. They easily explain the rules to friends who have never played. It’s a favorite tradition for Zoe. “I like having people over and playing with dreidels,” she said. Gelb prepares potato latkes almost every night. On kids’ nights she might pair them with pizza. “One of my shortcuts is to use two boxes of Manischewitz latke mix with four grated potatoes and four eggs,” she said. “It makes a lot.” Her latkes get high praise from her children. Elijah says they are one of the Chanukah traditions he likes best along with presents and parties. He’s also wise about why the holiday is so much fun. “If Chanukah went on forever it would be boring,” Elijah said. (continued on p.8) December 2007 I Jewish Scene 7 FEATURE (continued) Gelb, a vegetarian, decided to make a healthier version of latkes one year by baking wheat germ pancakes. “No one liked them except me,” she said. The family also bakes and decorates cookies in the shape of dreidels and menorahs. Occasionally they have store-bought donuts, another traditional fried-in-oil Chanukah food. Non-Jewish guests are included in their celebration at least one night. “I like to show them Chanukah is not Jewish Christmas,” said Gelb, who has been a spokesman for Judaism since she was 14. That’s when her family moved from Scranton, Pa., to Laramie, Wy., where her father took a job as professor of law at the University of Wyoming. There were very few Jewish families in Laramie. “Whenever there was a Jewish holiday I was asked to speak,” she said. “I always felt as if I was representing the Jewish people.” In her role as director of education at Temple Israel, she is often asked to talk about Chanukah to school or church groups. “I usually do it through the symbols like the menorah and dreidels and talk about the values associated with it,” she said. Chanukah, she said, celebrates the Jews’ hard fought right to worship and religious freedom for everyone. In 165 B.C.E., the Maccabees defeated ruling forces that had defiled the Second Temple, outlawed the practice of Judaism and tried to force Jews into worshipping Greek 8 Jewish Scene I December 2007 gods. When the Temple was liberated and rededicated, a miracle occurred. Athough there was only enough oil to burn candles for one night, they burned for eight. That’s why Jews light candles on each of the eight nights of Chanukah. Dreidels are a symbol of the Jewish dedication to learning. Jews who gathered for forbidden Torah study sessions pretended to be gambling with dreidels when outsiders approached. Amidst all of the singing, dancing, eating and gift giving in the Gelb-Zelonky family, there is another tradition – a moment when everyone says what they are most grateful for. “It almost always ends up being each other,” Zelonky said. Chris Arpe Gang was a feature writer at The Commercial Appeal for 33 years. Retired from full-time work, she is now a freelance writer. Her weekly gardening column, Green Thumb, appears Fridays in The Commercial Appeal and she has recently created a Web site, midsouthgardens.com, a comprehensive source of information for area gardeners. She and her husband, Gregory, daughter, Madelyn, dog and cat live in Germantown. SCRAPBOOK Residents, employees and volunteers enjoy their booth at the ASBEE BBQ, Bubba and Zedie Ville. ‘‘We choose Belmont Village.” “Mom is getting older now and needs a little help with things like meals and daily living activities. Belmont Village is the perfect choice. She has her own apartment in a beautiful community. She has friends, activities to keep her busy, a driver to take her places, even chefs to cook her meals. Plus, she receives hands-on assistance from Belmont’s trained staff whenever she needs it. She’s happy! That makes me happy, too.” ‘‘We Choose Belmont Village’’ • Licensed nurse on-site around the clock • Medication management • Chef-prepared, restaurant-style dining • Free scheduled transportation daily • Fitness and social activities • Housekeeping and laundry • Assistance with daily living • Circle of Friends™ memory program • Short-term stays available • Specialized Alzheimer’s care Call (901) 624-8820 Belmont resident Helen Siml with her son, Arthur Siml, DDS ACLF Lic. 102 © 2007 Belmont Village Call 866-905-2266 or visit www.belmontvillage.com to order your free guide to Assisted Living December 2007 I Jewish Scene 9 SENIOR LIVING Don’t Let the Holiday Blues Make Your Holiday Blah! By Bob Bernstein B oy I can’t wait for Chanukah to begin at sundown on Tuesday, December 4 – fun and excitement for the next eight days. Then, at the end of December, Christmas and finally, the grand New Year’s Eve celebration! The entire month of December is filled with frivolity, fun, happiness and optimistic hopes. “Bah Humbug,” some may say!! For some, including senior adults and family members, it is not unusual for holidays to trigger the “holiday blues,” to feel sadness and loneliness during the holiday period. Elderly persons in particular are susceptible to the blues. Holidays may remind them of loved ones or friends who have passed away and fun events or celebrations of yesteryear that can stir up feelings of great joy. However these holiday celebrations may no longer exist for the older person who is alone. Although “holiday blues” can be serious, it should not be confused with another condition, Seasonal Affective Disorder, a mood disorder that usually occurs during the bleak winter months. Holiday depression can occur during any holiday or vacation time, but most commonly occurs during December when it seems that everyone in the world is busy celebrating in some way. Experiencing the “holiday blues” does not mean you have a mental illness, but a “situational depression,” which is often triggered by health problems, loss of friends and loved ones, children living far away, etc. There can be many causes for “holiday blues,” and the symptoms may mimic clinical depression. Though unlike clinical depression, “holiday blues” are usually short lived, only lasting for a few days to a few weeks. Feelings can begin in anticipation of the holidays or after experiencing the holiday. 10 Jewish Scene I December 2007 But look at the bright side. “Holiday blues” usually subside right after the holiday season is over and daily routines are resumed. As our population ages and families become more fragmented ie: living in cities apart from each other, it is extremely important for family caregivers to protect their older loved ones from the “holiday blues.” Dr. Allen Anderson, president of the American Association of Geriatric Psychiatry, states that, “Depression that occurs during the holidays can be prevented if families are equipped with the proper information and are aware of the services that are available t o older adults and their families in the community.” All people feel sad or unhappy at times in their lives, but persistent sadness or the blues may be depression, a serious illness affecting approximately 15 out of every 100 adults over age 65 in the United States. According to the American Association of Geriatric Psychiatry, depression is not a normal part of life. If it is continuous one should see their physician as soon as possible. For those who may experience the “holiday blues” during the upcoming holiday season, I suggest the following: • Try to think of positive things of past times in celebrating the holiday. • Be with people you care about and who care about you. • Use a lot of humor in your day. • Look in your mirror and tell yourself how much you love you and what a great day it is going to be. And for those caring for a loved one: • Foster contact with loved ones who may live a distance away. • Use socialization to minimize loneliness and isolation. • Phone older loved ones when physical contact is not possible. • Involve the older person in planning activities outside the home. There is a long list of do’s and don’ts for managing the holiday blues. Some of the most important things to remember are: • Experiencing the blues at this time of the year is “normal;” it is a very stressful time!! • Be positive, use a lot of humor, don’t be a sufferer, don’t beat yourself on the top of the head, don’t think “poor me.” • Enlist a friend or family member who you can talk with and can help you through this difficult time. There are community organizations can assist and help both the elderly person and family members. Look to your synagogue, church or local library to find a source or call Bob at 901.374.0707 or 901.603.2765. In Memphis: • Jewish Family Service 6560 Poplar 901.767.8511 • Aging Commission of the Mid South 2670 Union Ave. Ext. Info/assistance hot line 901.324.3399 • Memphis Public Library Dial 211 (the hookup for the community information) In closing, I want to wish you and your’s a very Happy Healthy and Stress-free holiday season. Remember, do not let the “holiday blues” get you down!! Be positive and focus on all that is good in life!! Bob Bernstein is a Master Level Licensed Social Worker. Through his company, Geriatric Consultants, LLC in Memphis, he works with seniors and their families and consults agencies, organizations, senior living facilities and hospitals in developing services and programs. His TV program, “The Time of my Life,” appears on local Memphis Comcast Cable Channel 17 every Wed. at 2 and 9 p.m. He can be reached at 901.374.0707. BESHERT BESHERT: True Stories of Connection Chanukah Gift By Rabbi Moishe Bryski O ne winter day, a group of rabbinical students came from New York to Agoura, California, to assist the rabbi of the Chabad Congregation. It was a Saturday when a moving truck began unloading next to the home in which the boys were housed. Although it was the Sabbath—a day of rest, prayer, and reflection for observant Jews—the young men were eager to extend hospitality to their new neighbors. They were told the newcomers were a man and his daughter. He had been hired as the music conductor and choir leader of a reform temple in the valley. The young men observed the rituals of the Sabbath, whereas the lifestyles of the man and his daughter were far removed from those of a traditional Jewish family. Yet the newcomers were immediately and wholeheartedly welcomed by the young men with food, Sabbath songs, and open arms. As time progressed, the newcomers became more comfortable in their new environment. The choir leader decided one evening to attend a class conducted by Rabbi Moishe Bryski, the Agoura Chabad rabbi. The subject of the rabbi’s talk was “Faith and Suffering.” Following the lecture, he came to the rabbi, hugged him, and, filled with emotion, proceeded to cry on his shoulder as he related this story. A year before moving to Agoura, he had lost his wife and two of his three children in a terrible automobile accident. At that time he was so distraught that he gave up. He couldn’t fight the pain or cope with the loss. He was angry at G-d, and he hated the thought of living. It was then he decided he wanted to die. He planned to take his surviving daughter to the movies, to spend one last night with her, and afterwards to take her home and commit suicide while she was asleep. The two went to the Mountain Gate Plaza Cinema in Simi Valley, and as they came into the mall, they heard the sound of Jewish music. It was Chanukah, and some group was having a Chanukah festival in front of the theater. They were distracted as they watched the dancing and listened to the music. Soon he and his daughter were invited to join in the dancing. There he was, the same night that he had decided to end his life, dancing with his daughter. He knew at that moment that he would not give up on life but try again. He decided to find another community and start a new life, and he asked G-d to send him a sign that He was there watching over him. The next thing he knew, he and his daughter were being welcomed by the local Chabad rabbi and his rabbinic students in Agoura. Rabbi Bryski listened to the man’s story, and suddenly he, too, was crying. He asked him to wait a few minutes while he ran to his office and rummaged through some albums taken at Simi during the previous Chanukah. There it was in a photo. It was they, the rabbi and his Chabad group, who were there at the mall that night. That was the year the rabbi had decided to add another city to their list of Chanukah festivals. Why Simi? Why Mountain Gate? He didn’t know. Why did they grab a total stranger and ask him to dance? Why not? It was Chanukah, and their injunction from the Rebbe was to bring the joy and message of Chanukah to all, so that everyone should know that light will prevail over darkness. So they did, and there it was in the album, a photo of the man and his daughter dancing with the Chabad group. Recalling that night several years later, the rabbi remembered his wife’s concerns about the size of the crowd and the effectiveness of that program at Simi. He remembered that he, too, had questioned its success in his own mind. Was the crowd adequate? Did it justify all the extra effort? Was it really worthwhile? He never dreamt that it might have helped to save a person’s life. The good deeds we perform can have a ripple effect far beyond our ability to imagine. Harry Samuels is a graduate of Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri, and has devoted many years to volunteerism in Memphis, Tennessee. He and his wife, Flora, have been married for 46 years and are the parents of Martin, William and the late David Samuels. Proceeds from the sale of his books go to charity. Beshert and Mr. Samuels newest book, Crossroads: “Chance or Destiny?” are available in Davis-Kidd Booksellers, Amazon. com and Iuniverse.com. Beshert is also available at Barnes and Noble, Borders, Davis-Kidd Booksellers, Memphis Jewish Community Center. December 2007 I Jewish Scene 11 BUSINESS AS USUAL AMERICAN PAPER TWINE By Shoshana Cenker Think about what you can do with $500 these days. Starting a business may not be the first thing that comes to mind. But 81 years ago in Nashville, Tennessee, that’s exactly what Robert (Bob) Doochin’s father, Nathan, did with money he’d borrowed from his dad, who’d borrowed it from his dad. In 1926 Nathan opened American Paper and Twine. The company is a full-line wholesale paper merchant company that currently distributes sanitary supplies, packaging supplies, food service disposables and office supplies. Over the years, it’s blossomed into five branch locations across the South in Nashville, Memphis, Chattanooga, Knoxville and Little Rock. After graduating from the University of Pennsylvania in 1962 with a Bachelor of Science in economics and Rick Eisemam then a brief stint serving in the Tennessee Air National Guard, Bob began working in sales at his dad’s company. When asked if he grew up knowing he’d get into his father’s business, “probably so,” Bob humbly replied. When Bob and his sister bought out their brother and father in 1982, Bob became president and CEO. In 1987, he bought out his sister. The company is still somewhat of a family business. “Alberta and I have been married for 39 years, our three children work for the company,” says Bob. His daughter Karen Shaffer is in charge of information systems and human resources, her husband, Preston, is a computer programming specialist. Their daughter, Julie, is the office products division director, while Bob’s stepson Jason Ritchason is a sales director. When Bob decided to add a new branch in Memphis in the mid-1990s, he knew just the person to get things off the ground. “I knew Rick Eiseman from a marketing co-op group we both belonged to,” explains Bob. “We’d kept in contact over the years. He was the right person to run the operation, so I offered him the job.” It seems Bob’s offer couldn’t have come at a better time for Rick. After college, Rick, who graduated from Vanderbilt University in 1976 with a liberal arts degree including a math major and minors in business and chemistry, worked for Paper Products Company. That company was privately owned by three people, one of whom, was Rick’s father, Dick Eiseman. In 1985 Rick assumed the role of general manager and remained in that position through three different company buyouts. In 1996, just after the last buyout, Bob came calling and Rick answered the call. At the 100,000square-foot Memphis facility, Rick oversees the entire sales, marketing and operational services of the branch and also profitability aspects. “My job is to lead our people,” explains Rick. Bob Doochin “I’ve worked in several positions throughout this industry,” he explains, “in the warehouse, customer service and sales. But even today, I’m still a salesman. I have personal clients within the company. I get an inside perspective and do a little PR, plus this way, I can better help our sales people.” The company services locations within an 80-to-100- Rick and his wife, Bari, have been married for 26 years and are members of Temple Israel in Memphis. Rick serves on the board of directors for the Memphis Jewish Community Center. The couple has two sons. Bradley just graduated from the University of Texas at Austin and is heading to law school in Florida, and Scott, a sophomore also attends UT at Austin. 12 Jewish Scene I December 2007 BUSINESS AS USUAL mile radius of each branch, so as not to overlap branches. “We’re heavily into the trucking business with our own fleet of trucks that delivers the goods we sell,” says Bob. “You’ve probably seen o u r trucks!” “Business in Memphis is going very well,” says Rick. “We set some goals and we have far exceeded them! It’s because of our employees. We have the best team in the market.” And perhaps most important, “we haven’t lost sight of the customer.” American Paper and Twine has quite an extensive clientele. It caters to the healthcare and transportation industries, schools, and specifically in Memphis, to distribution businesses. Big-name clients include Fed Ex and the Baptist Hospital system. “We truly are a one-stop shop,” says Rick. “There’s a tremendous advantage to supply as many products as you can, which is why we recently began selling office supplies. Not many people we call find that they can’t use something we provide.” The privately owned company is always growing. “We’ve enhanced our online capabilities and boosted online ordering,” says Rick. “We’re constantly upgrading.” “We’re currently looking to add new branches,” adds Bob. “There’s value in what we bring to the marketplace. American Paper and Twine has a very a promising future!” Shoshana Cenker was born and raised in Memphis, graduated from White Station High School in 1998 and from Indiana University in Bloomington in 2002 with a B.A. in Broadcast Journalism and a minor in Hebrew and Jewish Studies. She studied abroad in Israel for a semester at Hebrew University of Jerusalem. She is news writer/producer for the ABC Affiliate News Station, WSB TV in Atlanta. December 2007 I Jewish Scene 13 SCRAPBOOK Includes History of Memphis’ Kosher & Kosher-Style Restaurants and Bakeries Features recipes by Celebrity Chefs $13.00 plus $2 shipping and handling To order: Phone: 901-767-1910 Fax: 901-767-0081 Plough Towers, 6580 Poplar Ave., Memphis, TN 38138 Third thru seventh grade students participated in “A Night Without a Home - A Sukkot Sleepover” where they learned about the meaning of homelessness with Manna House Co-founder Kathleen Kruczek, then slept in the Beth Sholom sukkah. Also available: Personalized Greeting Cards, Note Cards and Labels designed by residents. All proceeds benefit the Plough Towers Resident Fund for Programs and Activities Students delivered coats, blankets, socks and hats collected by congregants for Manna House guests. Andrew Dodson, Caroline Kruczek & Benjamin Greenberg sort the blankets. Students with Kathleen Kruczek. Drum circle and sing-along at Rabbi and Sharona Rubinstein’s sukkah. 14 Jewish Scene I December 2007 SCRAPBOOK Vera Lansky and Rosebud Davis show off the jewelry they made. Activities director Emma Hobson helps Bobbie Wallace and other residents make jewelry Gloria Masserano, Ann Evensky, Toby Wilkowsky, Anice Engleman at the new residents’ party. Barbara Bingaman, Louise Warf, Ruth Diamond, William Ditchfield at the new residents’ party. December 2007 I Jewish Scene 15 IN FASHION Holiday Fashion Tips By Alla Olswanger Top and pants: Seriously Fun, Germantown, TN. Black dress and silver bag: Bella Viaggia, Memphis, TN. I t was a usual late afternoon as I walked to retrieve my mail. As I flipped through, a bright gold envelope captured my eye. It was a glamorous invitation to my first holiday party of the year. One of my first thoughts was, “what am I going to wear?” Here are some ideas for what I hope is a useful guide in choosing your holiday attire this season. First, look in your closet. Do you have a silver or gold metallic purse? What about that simple black dress? Dresses are really hot this season, and are always in style. If the party is casual, throw a short denim jacket over the dress with a great pair of cowboy boots. If it’s a dressy affair, find a glamorous shawl that goes with your purse. Then complete the outfit with the very latest shoes – round toes, high heels. Q &A with Alla Olswanger Alla Olswanger is a buyer and sales representative for Bella Viaggia in Memphis. She is also a sales representative for Seriously fun in Germantown, TN. Susan: Alla, I understand that you began dancing when you were very young. How did you become involved in fashion? 16 Jewish Scene I December 2007 Bare legs are sexy and in too. If your skin color needs a lift, apply a soft tanner the night before. I prefer to use Clarins, which is a bit pricey, or Jergens, which is moderately priced. Here are some suggestions for those who prefer pants. Wide-legged pants are very fashionable this season. A longer, glitzy top will help camouflage your trouble areas. You can still use the same purse and heels. When accessorizing with jewelry, look for big circle necklaces or earrings in gold, silver or mixed. Put all this together and you are ready for fun. And always remember my most important fashion tip of all – it’s not what you wear, it’s how you wear it that matters! Alla: I was 5 years old when representatives from the modeling school came to my ballet class. They chose me out of 20 children to do some modeling. My mom was very excited, but my dad was very nervous. During that same time I began modeling for a factory that made children’s outfits, and because all of the samples were made in my size, I got to keep some of them. Susan: What makes the fashion industry so interesting for you? Alla: I love to help people find the right things to wear, because it makes them feel good about themselves. December 2007 I Jewish Scene 17 FROM THE KITCHEN By Chef Gary Hawkins Entertaining family, friends or out-of-town guests during the holiday season. Try these early or late morning buffet specialties from Sophia’s at the Fairview Inn in Jackson, Mississippi. Whole Roasted Salmon Ingredients serves 10-12 Directions 1 4-lb. Atlantic salmon 1. Mix the garlic, shallot and creole seasoning in a bowl with the olive oil. 2 tsp. garlic, minced 2. Pat dry salmon then sprinkle salt and pepper 2 tsp. shallot, minced over it then rub spice mix across salmon. 2 tsp. Creole seasoning 3. Bake at 400 for 10-12 minutes depending on 2 Tbsp. olive oil how you liked your salmon cooked. 4. Remove salmon, place onto party tray, garnish with sliced tomato, cucumbers and lemon. 5. Drizzle salmon with our House vinaigrette. House Vinaigrette Ingredients 1 shallot, chopped 1 cup sugar 2 Tbsp. salt, kosher 1 Tbsp. celery seeds 2 Tbsp. Dijon mustard 1 cup cider Vinegar 1 cup olive oil Directions 1. Put first six ingredients into processor, pulse till blended. 2. Add olive oil in a slow and steady stream with processor on. Asparagus and Tomato plate Blanch asparagus and slice roma tomatoes and arrange on a platter. Or for more flavor you can grill asparagus and roast the tomatoes. You can also alternate yellow tomatoes with the red. 18 Jewish Scene I December 2007 FROM THE KITCHEN Mushroom Quiche serves 6-8 Ingredients 1 Tbsp. olive oil • 1 tsp. garlic, minced 1 shallot, small, diced • 2 tsp. thyme, fresh 1 cup mushrooms, sliced • 3 eggs, beaten 1/3 cup heavy cream • 1/3 cup cheddar • Salt-pepper Directions 1. Heat olive oil, add garlic and shallots, cook for 30 seconds. 2.Add sliced mushrooms and thyme along with salt and pepper. 3. Cook till mushrooms are tender. 4. Beat eggs in a bowl, add the heavy cream. 5. Pour mushroom mix into pre-baked pie shell, then add cheddar, then pour the egg mix over top and bake at 350 till set, about 25-30 minutes. Bread Pudding serves 6-8 Ingredients 1.5 loaves French bread, day old • 12 eggs 2.5 cups sugar • 8 cups milk 2 cups cream • 2 tsp. vanilla extract Directions 1. Slice French bread into cubes. 2. Whisk eggs, sugar, milk and cream and extract together. 3. Pour mixture over bread and mix well, let set for 1 hour. Pour into buttered pan and bake at 350 till set, about 30-45 minutes. December 2007 I Jewish Scene 19 An Irish Whiskey Primer By Gary Burhop ust over 200 years ago, Irish whiskey was the most coveted brown spirit in the world. At the time producing whiskey in Scotland was mainly illegal and American bourbon had just been invented. Yet Ireland, widely regarded as the birthplace of whiskey, had about 1,000 licensed distilleries and estimates of many times that number of unlicensed stills. Today though, there are just three licensed distilleries on the Isle – Midleton and Cooley in Ireland and Bushmill’s in Northern Ireland. The ‘malting’ process for Irish whiskey and Scotch is virtually the same but Irish whiskey is dried in sealed ovens and keeps the pure malt flavor. Peat is almost never used for Irish whiskey. The fall of Irish whiskey is a tale of famine, infighting, bad planning and bad decisions. The greatest toll came after the Michael Collins led rebellion. The Irish were good at making whiskey, but it was the English who sold it. When English firms refused to sell Irish whiskey, instead turning their marketing prowess to Scotch, the Irish couldn’t compete. A minimum of three years of aging is required. New oak casks are avoided, as the flavoring imparted is considered too harsh. Used barrels that once held bourbon or rum are preferred and account for subtle differences in whiskies that may originate from the same distillery. What makes Irish whiskey Irish, other than spelling it with an ‘e’, unlike Scotch whisky? Irish whiskey is distilled three times rather than the two for Scotch and once for Bourbon. Sealed malting ovens and triple distillation produces a spirit that is arguably smoother, milder, softer and rounder than Scotch and Bourbon. Check out the selection of Irish whiskey at Great Wines & Spirits and ‘ave e dram.’ Irish whiskey is a grain whiskey made in Ireland from Irish-grown wheat, barley, rye or corn. There are several types of Irish whiskey that describe what it is made from and/or how it is made – Single malt is all barley, Single Grain is just that, Pure Pot Still describes the method of manufacture and Blended tells you that it is likely made from the product of both column and pot stills and from more than just barley. 20 Jewish Scene I December 2007 Gary Burhop is owner of Great Wines & Spirits, 6150 Poplar Avenue in Regalia, Memphis, TN, 38119, phone 901.682.1333, and is available to help with any wine or spirits question. SCRAPBOOK Instructor Amy Filderman and her assistant, Jeannie Goin, taught NCJW members about the art and sport of Pilates and how to stretch and tone their bodies at the Pilates Center of Ballet Memphis Farmington Centre – Farminton & Exeter Germantown, TN – 901•754•0018 December 2007 I Jewish Scene 21 ON THE SIDELINES Jack Cristil - The Voice Behind the Mississippi Bulldogs By Mark Hayden M ost sports fans know Jack Cristil as a mainstay of the Mississippi State athletic program. With 53 years of play-by-play announcing he’s more than earned his legendary status. But when other folks from Tupelo think of the Memphis-born Humes High School graduate, athletics isn’t the only thing that comes to mind. In addition to his following among sports fans, the Jewish community of Northeast Mississippi sees him on an up close-and-personal level. The 35 families who comprise Tupelo’s Temple B’nai Israel membership are accustomed to Jack’s golden voice, the voice of the Bullies (the Mississippi State Bulldogs) as he leads Friday night and Saturday morning services. The Temple, which recently celebrated its 50th birthday, has another member who serves as cantor. Jack does the rest of the service. “Except I don’t give the sermon,” explained Jack, who received his formal journalism education at the University of Minnesota. “I don’t feel that I’m qualified to tell people how to run their lives.” The services are meaningful experiences for Jack. “It’s all being part of the Jewish community,” he said. “The more I lead the more comfortable I am. It’s an ongoing personal experience for me. “Any words of appreciation I’ve received from people are nice,” he continued. “You like to feel appreciated, whether it’s for a ballgame or a Friday night service.” Jack conducts the services (Friday nights three times a month and Saturday morning the first week of the month) on a regular basis when he’s available, usually between April and August. “Then I get busy with other things,” he said. That is when his life goes into over drive. Between his covering prep, junior college or his beloved Bulldogs, Cristil maintains a full plate – a plate that seldom allows him to visit Memphis and sister in-law Dympal. 22 Jewish Scene I December 2007 Known mainly for his work in football and basketball, his long road with the Bullies ironically began through another sport. He broadcast minor league baseball – including the Memphis Chicks for a while. But when the minors scaled back in number of teams, it became obvious that he had to get a “real” job. Even though from time to time he has been briefly tempted by other sports positions, he has been a mainstay behind the Mississippi State microphone. “I was offered a chance to audition for a job with the baseball Cardinals; and I did go to St. Louis,” said Jack. “But by that time my wife and I had started our family in Tupelo. We decided that instead of going into a major market with the cutthroat business that goes on there, we’d be better off where we were. I’ve never regretted my decision.” And neither has Mississippi State. “We’re pleased with what you do,” athletic director Larry Templeton recently told Jack. “You can continue doing the games as long as you want to,” he said. Jack bristles at any thoughts of retirement. “I’m in the fourth quarter and the clock’s running so I don’t make plans,” he said. “I don’t buy green bananas, and I don’t make plans for lunch. “I’ve told them that whenever I stop representing this university well, that they should tell me,” he continued. “To this point, they haven’t done that. “So, I’m still here.” And as Martha Stewart would say, that’s a good thing. Mark Hayden has written about Memphis sports for a variety of magazines. He works at HYC Logistics. For story ideas please contact Mark at [email protected]. SCRAPBOOK SENIOR RESOURCE FAIR December 2007 I Jewish Scene 23 TEEN SCENE Above T and Beyond By Susan Nieman hirteen-year-old Jessica Rubinsky, a seventh grader at St. Andrews School in Jackson, Mississippi, recently completed a Bat Mitzvah project that went well above and beyond. Jessica wanted to raise money for the Blair E. Batson Children’s Hospital in Jackson. First she called the hospital and spoke to Maurine Jackson, who suggested possible items that the hospital needed. “Through our Child Life program, we maintain activity rooms with games, books, toys, videos etc., the kinds of things that a family might have in their own home,” explained Maurine, assistant director for Community Affairs at the University of Mississippi Medical Center. One item she learned about was Photos: Lou Shornick Jessica Rubinsky presents Jennifer Lott with a $4,000 check for The Blair E. Batson Hospital for Children the Medwagon, made with IV poles, doors, special wheels and easy-folding sides for easy entrance and exit. “When I found out that they could use additional and updated wagons, I decided that would be my goal,” explained Jessica. Little did she realize, how much her efforts would pay off. Jessica contacted her school principal to see if she could organize a fundraiser at St. Andrews. “At Saint Andrew’s core is the theme of service, and our students are trained from the earliest grades to think of ways to help others,” said principal Pam David. “When Jessica called me this past August to ask if she could organize a service project to raise money to buy a Medwagon for the Tammy and Bert Rubinsky with daughters Ashley, Jessica and Tovah Hospital Representative Maurine Jackson with Jessica, her sisters and a friend Blair E. Batson Hospital, I gave her my full support. Jessica did a fantastic job of organizing and publicizing this project, so much so, that she raised $4,000 in three short weeks. Families who will use the Medwagons will be grateful for Jessica’s kind heart and dedication to helping others.” Jessica planned her campaign and prepared a Power Point video that she presented to 400 students. She also made flyers to hang around the school. In the end she collected approximately $3,000 from fellow students. She also solicited her parents, Tammy and Bert Rubinsky and sister Ashley, and donated $400 from her own Bat Mitzvah money. On October 29, surrounded by proud parents, friends and relatives, Jessica presented the $4,000 check to the hospital. “It is such a gift to meet someone like Jessica,” said Maurine. “For a junior high school student to want to raise this kind of money, and to actually do it, shows a special kind of determination and commitment. She truly is an inspiration not only for our patients but for our staff as well.” Cotton States BBYO New Member Weekend “BBYO...I’m Lovin’ It!” Mo re than 50 n e w M e m p h i s B BYO mem bers attended Cotton States BBYO’s New Member Weekend in October. The newly joined freshmen met plenty of new friends from Knoxville, Nashville, New Orleans and Birmingham. They learned about BBYO beyond the local level and participated in exciting, enriching and fun programming. Congratulations to Memphis BBYO members and weekend coordinators, Jared Bender and Rebecka Handler, for making Memphis proud! 24 Jewish Scene I December 2007 cotton states region SCRAPBOOK Fifth graders Max Meyer and Darren Shwer say the blessing on the four species on a trip to Chickasaw State Park Fifth graders say the morning prayers at Chickasaw State Park Third grade sukkah hop Mrs. Balogh’s first graders pose in BSSS Harry Potterstein and the Schechter Saucerers booth at ASBEE BBQ Contest Adam Scilken and Adam Siegler work on their robot in after-school technology class December 2007 I Jewish Scene 25 SCRAPBOOK Hannah Chanin & Morgan Wank “kook” up some BBQ for the Kadima Kookers MHA/FYOS Dean Rabbi Gil Perl, Belz-Parker Artists Ascending Concert Series Co-chairman Leonid Saharovici, Jeremy Stein Cushman and MHA/FYOS President David Cooper after Cushman performed for MHA/FYOS and BSSS students. Sophomores Logan Belz and Parker Mantell experiment in chemistry Shlomo Bosin Students visit Blue Dog at the Dixon Gallery 26 Jewish Scene I December 2007 Miriam and Hillel Milevsky Second graders celebrated their completion of the script Aleph Bet letters with a chagigah (party) in their classroom to which their parents were invited. SCRAPBOOK JACKSON, MS SCENE THE KEY WEST SCENE Friends and family joined Simon Sharp in Light the Night Walk to raise funds for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. NORMA DOPP’S 95TH BIRTHDAY PARTY AT THE RUSTY ANCHOR. Jewish Country Music DJ Karen Lowe, Sophie Signs banner Simon Sharp and his mom,Tamar Norma’s grandson, Bronson Arroyo, 6’6” pitcher for the Cincinnati Reds was member of the Boston Red Sox in 2004 when they won the World Series. Bronson was born in Key West but as a young boy, moved with his parents, Gus And Julie Dopp Arroyo to Brooksville, Florida. Bronson Arroyo and Jack Einhorn Gus graduated in 1970 with David Einhorn and Dent Pierce and is the beneficiary of a kidney transplant. Norma Yates, Robert Dopp, Joe Allen & Lance Lester graduated from Key West High School with Raymond Einhorn in 1931. Simon Says team MEMPHIS SCENE Loyal customers celebrated Betty Hays’ 65th birthday at Seriously Fun. Bonnie Belz (l), Betty Hays (r), Alla Olswanger Jewelr y maker Myrna Halpern shows Bari Eiseman a necklace. December 2007 I Jewish Scene 27 AGENCY HIGHLIGHT UJC Network ... Small Communities Making a Big Difference “O By Shoshana Cenker ne Jew helping another,” is how Wendy Block, National Chairwoman of the United Jewish Communities Network describes the organization of which she is proud to be a part. Marilyn Hirsch, Gail Greenblatt, Babette Rothschild, Jean Kent, Pat Wilensky – Columbus, GA delegation Judith Swedlow, Columbus, OH; Janice Kingoff, Wilmington, NC Ethiopian refugee Shlomit Daniel, Gusti Frankel Carol Cooper, President Elect, Atlanta Jewish Federation, Berry Zander, Network Conference Chair Janice Kingoff, Wendy Block, Doris Levy – Wilmington, NC UJC Network is the umbrella organization, which unites 396 nonfederated Jewish communities across the United States. Unlike large cities with large Jewish communities and housed Federation staffs, these smaller communities are scattered and rely on the efforts of volunteers. And even though the Network serves nearly 400 communities, it only has a staff of five! “We are really a volunteer-driven force,” says Richard Klein, Southeast Regional Director of UJC Network living in Charlotte, North Carolina. “Our volunteers have dedicated themselves to upgrading Jewish communities. They put in the time and effort.” Richard and Paula, his wife of nearly 40 years, are members of Charlotte’s Temple Israel. They have three daughters and one son, all of whom are involved in some way with their federations. “They are very committed Jews,” Richard says of his kids. “And they’ll pass it along to their kids as well.” The Network raises money through annual campaigns similar to Federation campaigns to help Jews in need all over the world. “Most Network communities send 100 percent of the dollars raised oversees,” explains Wendy who lives with her husband, Franklin, a retired attorney and former North Carolina state senator in Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina. “We send money to Jews in 59 countries. And I feel so lucky to be helping them.” Network volunteers are always working to recruit new volunteers and promote philanthropic giving. “We are really getting out there to make ourselves known,” says Wendy. “We’re working our way across the country.” Network also encourages people to go on mission trips to Israel. UJC Network serves areas with small Jewish communities throughout the United States. To learn more about UJC Network, visit www.ujc.org. Look for features in upcoming issues of Jewish Scene as we visit with Network leaders across the country who are making a difference in Jewish communities around the world. UJC Network recently held its first Women’s Philanthropy Conference in Atlanta. Women from across the South were inspired by Women Network leaders. 28 Jewish Scene I December 2007 AGENCY HIGHLIGHT UJC Network cont’ “If you want to see Israel through the eyes of people who really care about Jews,” says Wendy, who’s been to Israel 17 times, “take a UJC mission.” “We run successful campaigns,” says Richard. “And we teach people about designating their retirement funds and life insurance to their Jewish communities and UJC overseas efforts. “We are dealing with a special group of people in our smaller communities,” he continues. “Our volunteers have total dedication and commitment. It’s part of their tradition and heritage. Their parents did it, and they continue. They do it for the Jewish people. Our volunteers have always risen to the occasion. They inspire me everyday.” Shoshana Cenker was born and raised in Memphis, graduated from White Station High School in 1998 and from Indiana University in Bloomington in 2002 with a B.A. in Broadcast Journalism and a minor in Hebrew and Jewish Studies. She studied abroad in Israel for a semester at Hebrew University of Jerusalem. She is news writer/producer for the ABC Affiliate News Station, WSB TV in Atlanta. December 2007 I Jewish Scene 29 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT: REVIEWS By: Jennifer Lefkowitz (JenniferLefkowitz.com) Q & A w/ Shira Kline JS: How did you begin singing, danc dancing and writ writing children’s songs? SK: I’ve definitely been singing and dancing (playing, imagining, telling stories, etc) ever since I can remem remember. Dressing out of the “costume box” and entertaining Photo by Scott Gries everyone who walked in the door, but mostly myself, music has always been a part of my life. My father, Rabbi David Kline, started my teaching career when I was fourteen at his congregation’s religious school, Temple B’nai Isarel, in Monroe, Louisiana. I taught music throughout college and started in early childhood music at the 92nd Street Y Nursery School in New York City, instantly falling in love with the boundless imaginative and creative expression of children’s music. JS: Name some of your influences. SK: Open your mouth, take a deep breath, and sing! SK: The Muppets, School House Rock, the numerous dance companies my mom brought to our city and home like Bill T. Jones and dancers from Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre, Debbie Friedman, Shlomo Carlbach, Craig Taubman’s Jewish Discovery recordings JS: Is there significance to the color pink? JS: How are your album(s) a listening journey? SK: The ShirLaLa Holiday Series is designed for children, their parents and teachers. The recordings engage the listener with dynamic music in many different styles, Jewish languages from around the world, sense of humor, art work, stor ytelling, holiday rituals, dance numbers, Hebrew learning, and an all around positive association with Jewish life. Where there’s a story to tell, it’s experienced through the joy of music. JS: Personal quote? SK: What a great question! Let’s see, aside from the Kabbalistic and color therapy association with love, compassion, and warmth, pink makes me smile! My hair has seen a rainbow of colors, shapes, and designs all of which reflect my love for life and freedom of creative self-expression. Mostly, I feel like its wearing art on my head! It makes me feel good. JS: What should audiences expect next from Shira Kline? SK: My next project is a new recording,“ShirLaLa: The Green Album.” I’ve always been active in the environmental movement and feel very inspired by the recent resurgence of consciousness and action. The Green album will bring children aboard with a Jewish perspective that inspires critical thinking about how we live on and care for this earth. EASY LISTENING MUSIC REVIEWS The LeeVees ShirLaLa Hanukkah Rocks Reprise Records Chanukah Mixed Emotions Music Imagine a feature presentation. That would be The LeeVees! The LeeVees are comprised of Adam Gardner (Guster) and Dave Schneider (the Zambonis). The two nice Jewish guys decided to write a bunch of Adam Sandler ‘cool’ Hanukkah songs. Shockingly, Hanukkah Rocks was written in eight days! (What a miracle.) True musical arrangements underneath wit and humor claim the Adam and Dave duo. Some track names include “Latke Clan” and “ApplePhoto by Ted Kawalerski sauce vs. Sour Cream.” Hanukkah Rocks, produced by Peter Katis (Interpol, The National, Get Up Kids) has add added an orchestral rock flare to the schpeal. The LeeVees catchy song, “How Do You Spell Channukkahh” will catch you off-guard, and you’ll sing long after Chanukah, and Hanukkah. ShirLaLa = Cheerful storytelling mixed with Jewish holiday music. Chanukah is the second album in the ShirLaLa Holiday Series. Chanukah is Jewish kiddie rock at its hippest. Shira Kline’s highspirited tale of Judah Maccabee and the Chanukah miracle is accompanied by holiday music genres galore: Traditional, Middle Eastern, Latino, Yiddish, Jazzy Lounge, Rock-n-roll and Hip Hop. Shira Kline’s, ShirLaLa, Chanukah includes a whimsical Chanukah comic plus three interactive and engaging bonus tracks for parents and children alike. Chanukah is an entertaining, fresh and dynamic musical holiday experience enjoyed by the whole family. Rock your socks. NOW READING BOOK REVIEW Hanukkah Moon Deborah Da Costa Kar-Ben Publishing Luna Nueva = the new moon that appears on Hanukkah. Isobel visits Aunt Luisa from New Mexico in an exciting Hanukkah celebration of Latin Jewish custom. Deborah Da Costa writes a book full of imagination and education for kids. “Feliz Januca!” “That means Happy Hanukkah in Spanish.” Classic, familiar chocolate Hanukkah coins theme Hanukkah Moon, giving light to a happy and sweet Hanukkah. Gosia Mosz’s warm and lively illustrations contribute to a fun filled storybook experience for children. Rating Scale: Ouy Not bad Good Mazel-Tov, Outstanding!!! 30 Jewish Scene I December 2007 Jennifer Lefkowitz is a native of Memphis, Tennessee and graduate of Academy of Art University, Motion Pictures & Television, Screenwriting in San Francisco, California. Note: Challa @ Cha! JS wants to know what you make of these ‘precious items!’ Mail: Jennifer Lefkowitz, [email protected], TODAY! SCRAPBOOK Post your ad for free! Looking For: • new employee • used car • •music exchange• • new home • •and more• Find it at and Post Done ! com Free Classifieds Barbara K. Lipman Early Learning Center celebrates Simchat Torah with Cantor John Kaplan and Rabbi Tara Feldman. Religious School students and parents prepared bag lunches for homeless Memphians who depend on Manna House for many of their basic needs. Several teens and their parents delivered the lunches. December 2007 I Jewish Scene 31 AGENCIES, SCHOOLS, SYNAGOGUES ADVERTISERS ARKANSAS B’nai B’rith Youth Oranization 6560 Poplar Avenue, 38138, 901.767.7440 Acura of Memphis page 5 901.365.6565 Plough Towers page 14 901.767.1910 Bornblum Judaic Studies 301 Mitchell Hall, University of Memphis, 38152 901.678.2919 Bella Viaggia page 5 901.685.0011 Post&Done.Com page 31 BENTONVILLE Congregation Etz Chaim P.O. Box 477, 72712, 474.464.8001 HOT SPRINGS Congregation House of Israel 300 Quapaw Ave., 71901-5203, 501.623.5821 LITTLE ROCK Congregation Agudath Achim 7901 West 5th St., 72205, 501.225.1683 Congregation B’nai Israel 3700 N. Rodney Parham Rd., 72212, 501.225.9700 MISSISSIPPI GREENVILLE Hebrew Union Congregation 504 Main St., 38701, 662.332.4153 JACKSON Congregation Beth Israel 5315 Old Canton Rd., 39211, 601.956.6215 Goldring/Woldenberg Institute of Southern Jewish Life PO Box 16528, 39236, 601.362.6357 TUPELO Temple B’nai Israel 1301 Marshall St., 38802, 662.842.9169 UTICA (Serving AL, AR, LA, MS, W. Tenn) URJ Henry S. Jacobs Camp 601.885.6042 TENNESSEE CHATTANOOGA Jewish Community Federation of Greater Chattanooga P.O. Box 8947, 37414, 423.493.0270 CORDOVA Memphis Jewish Home 36 Bazeberry, 38018, 901.758.0036 KNOXVILLE Knoxville Jewish Alliance 6800 Deane Hill Dr., 37919, 865.690.6343 MEMPHIS Anshei Sphard Beth-El Emeth Congregation (ASBEE) 120 East Yates Rd. North, 38120, 901.682.1611 Baron Hirsch Synagogue 400 S. Yates, 38120, 901.683.7485 Beth Sholom Synagogue 6675 Humphreys Blvd., 38120, 901.683.3591 32 Jewish Scene Bornblum Solomon Schechter School 6641 Humphreys Blvd., 38120, 901.747.2665 Chabad Lubavitch of Tennessee 6629 Massey Ln., 38120, 901.766.1800 Belmont Village page 9 901.624.8820 Carriage Court page 29 901.763.3232 Clark & Clark Back Cover 901.537.2270 Hadassah Memphis Chapter 422 Miracle Pt., 38120, 901.683.0727 Comfort Keepers page 15 901.752.1515 Hillel of Memphis 3581 Midland, 38111, 901.452.2453 David Coleman page 19 870.633.6756 Jewish Family Service 6560 Poplar Ave., 38138, 901.767.8511 Designer Baths & Kitchens page 25 901.756.6217 Jewish Foundation of Memphis 5118 Park Ave. #308, 38117, 901.374.0400 Gastrointestinal Specialist page 27 901.761.3900 Margolin Hebrew Academy/ Feinstone Yeshiva of the South 390 S. White Station Rd., 38117, 901.682.2409 Great Wines & Spirits page 17 901.682.1333 Memphis Jewish Community Center 6560 Poplar Ave., 38138, 901.761.0810 Memphis Jewish Federation 6560 Poplar Ave., 38138, 901.767.7100 Memphis Jewish High School 1203 Ridgeway Rd., Park Place Ctr., Suite 203, 38119, 901.767.4818 Plough Towers 6580 Poplar Ave., 38138, 901.767.1910 Temple Israel 1376 East Massey Rd., 38120, 901.761.3130 Torah MiTzion 390 S. White Station Rd., 38117, 901.606.7059 Young Israel 531 S. Yates, 38120, 901.761.2352 NASHVILLE Jewish Federation of Nashville & Middle Tennessee 801 Percy Warner Blvd., 37205, 615.356.3242 I December 2007 Harkavy,Shainberg Kaplan & Dunstan PLC Inside Front cover 901.761.1263 Jewish Foundation of Memphis page 29 901.374.0400 Kirby Pines page 13 901.369.7340 Lexus of Memphis page 3 901.362.8833 Memphis Zoo page 31 901.333.6600 Ménage page 17 901.683.6809 Mona Day Spa page 1 901.683.0048, 901.756.7945 One Beale page 7 901.271.BEALE Patrick’s Steaks & Spirits page 25 901.682.2853 Sancor page 21 901.388.3100, 800.825.6369 Seriously Fun page 21 901.754.0018 State of Israel Bonds page 13 727.539.6445, 800.622.8017 The Fairview Inn page 19 601.948.3429, 888.948.1908 VistaCare Health Services page 15 901.373.8831 Dr. Ed Wiener page 14 901.756.1151 For more information about the Miss America Pageant see page 17 december 2007 WEEKLY MEETINGS & EVENTS MONDAY Noon Beth Sholom Lunch & Learn, bring a dairy or pareve lunch, Rabbi Rubinstein. COMING ATTRACTIONS Dec. 2 10:30 a.m. Baron Hirsch Children’s Chanukah Workshop and Baron Kids Event. 2 p.m. Bornblum Judaic Studies U of M, Memphis Jewish Historical Society “The Ten Lost Tribes” film and talk by Simcha Jacobovici at Memphis JCC. 7 p.m. Hadassah Major and Big Gifts event at Baron Hirsch. Dec. 3 11:30 a.m. Temple Israel Luncheon and Fashion Show, RSVP 901.756.0783. Dec. 6 6 p.m. Baron Hirsch Chanukah Dinner Dec. 7 5:30 p.m. Beth Sholom Tot Shabbat and Family Dinner, RSVP 901.683.3591. Dec. 10 6:45 p.m. Young Israel Family Chanukah dinner. Dec. 7 6:15 p.m. Temple Israel Consecration Dec. 9 6 p.m. Temple Israel Chanukah Dinner Dec. 11 11:30 a.m. Hadassah Mitzvah Day Chanukah Luncheon at Emily Steinberg’s home. Bring toiletries for women at abuse shelters and toys for their children. RSVP 901.683.0727. Dec. 12 Noon Baron Hirsch Kol Rena So-Shuls Luncheon RSVP 901.683.7485. Dec. 13 7:30 p.m. Temple Israel University Guest Lecturer Dr. Pierre Secher. TUESDAY 9:00 a.m. Baron Hirsch Torah One on One Learning (T.O.O.L.) Dafna Kannai. Noon Baron Hirsch “Call Torah,” call-in-class, Rabbi Shai Finkelstein, toll free 1-866-266-3378, at prompt enter conference ID# 9016837485. Noon Young Israel Lunch & Learn/Finance for Life, 5350 Poplar Avenue #550, Development of Jewish Law and History. 7 p.m. Hillel Sip and Schmooze (bi-weekly) 7 p.m. Baron Hirsch Living Jewish, Rabbi Shai Finkelstein WEDNESDAY 10:30 a.m. Baron Hirsch Ladies Parsha Class, Rabbi Shai Finkelstein. 11 a.m. Young Israel Parsha (weekly Torah portion) for women Noon Baron Hirsch Reframing the Parsha, Amit Foox, at B.A. Framer, 1905 Troyer. 1 p.m. Temple Israel Women’s Minyan, Rabbi Tara Feldman. 7 p.m. Baron Hirsch Jewish History, Rabbi David Radinsky. 7:30 p.m. Beth Sholom Limmud class, Rabbi Rubinstein. THURSDAY 9:15 a.m. Temple Israel Early Learning Center “Mommy and Me.” Noon Lunch & Learn, w/Temple Israel Rabbi Meir Feldman, at Grove Grille. 1:30 p.m. Temple Israel Mother Bear Project for African children with HIV/AIDS. 8 p.m. ASBEE Exclusive Telecast of Rabbi Frand on the portion of the week. SATURDAY 8:45 a.m. Temple Israel Torah Study. 8:45 a.m. Temple Israel Exploring Judaism w/Rabbis & Cantor, 761.3130 to register, fee $40. 1-1/2 hours before sundown, ASBEE Portion-of-the-week class/ Dovid Menachem Brown Talmud Class. SUNDAY After morning service, Young Israel class w/ breakfast, “Yoreh Deah,” Practical Jewish Law for men. 8:30 a.m. Baron Hirsch Talmud Class, Rabbi Shai Finkelstein. 8:30 a.m. Chabad Lubavitch Bagels, Lox & Tefillin. Minyan, breakfast, “Living Torah” video, Torah discussion. 9 a.m. Beth Sholom Yiddish w/Cantor David Julian 9:15 a.m. Baron Hirsch IE Hanover Lecture on World Events, Rabbi Shai Finkelstein 9:30 a.m. Temple Israel Jewish Literature w/Leo Bearman. 10 a.m. Beth Sholom Artful Torah class w/Rabbi Rubinstein. 10 a.m. Temple Israel beginning Hebrew/5758-59 Adult Bar/Bat Mitzvah Program, fee $25, Carol Geller 761.3130. 10:30, 11:30 a.m. & 12:30 p.m. Temple Israel Advanced Hebrew 11 a.m. Temple Israel Intermediate Hebrew, fee $25. 11 a.m. Temple Israel Elijah the Prophet w/Dr. Joe Levy. 8 p.m. Baron Hirsch Shoah & Tkuma Class, Tzili & Amit Foox (for 10th-11th graders). arkansas FRIDAY 4:30, 5:30 & 6 p.m. Congregation House of Israel Hot Springs, Torah Study, Oneg, Services. SUNDAY 9:30 a.m. Congregation House of Israel Hot Springs, Hebrew School. mississippi Dec. 21 6 p.m. Baron Hirsch Family Friday Night Dinner, RSVP 901.683.7485. Dec. 22 11 a.m. Baron Hirsch Synaplex Shabbat Class Dec. 27-30 NFTY-So Winter Kallah, Henry S. Jacobs Camp, Celia Mutchnick, 901.761.3130. Jan. 4-6 URJ Henry S. Jacobs Camp Winter Family Camp arkansas Dec. 9 4:30 p.m. Congregation House of Israel, Hot Springs, Chanukah Play and Dinner (5:30). FRIDAY 6:15 p.m. Beth Israel Jackson, Shabbat Services.The Shirim Choir first Fridays. SATURDAY 9 a.m. Beth Israel Jackson, Services, 10:15 a.m. Talmud study. 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