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8 tRaVeL VikingRiverCruises:ABetterWaytoExplore

9 L’CHaYim FavoritesforPoolandPatioSeason

10 on tHe SiDeLineS RoomToShow

11 BeSHeRt: TrueStoriesofConnection TheDinnerInvitation

12 featURe Lights,Camera,Action…It’s

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13 DoLLaRS & SenSe KeyEconomicIndicatorsand WhatTheyMean 14 mempHiS teen SCene

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Pace and Aileen Cooper, parents of six children, wanted the perfect home in the perfect location. According to Pace, “We chose a site in East Memphis that is located a block away from Baron Hirsch Synagogue, our spiritual home, and but two blocks from the Margolin Hebrew Academy/Feinstone Yeshiva of the South, our intellectual home.”

“Our concentration was on daring architecture – the interior design is clean and simple,” explains Pace. “The beauty is in the creative and modern architectural design.” The home was described by a writer of a well-known architectural magazine as “heart-stopping” and “palatial.”

The Haizlip Firm, PLLC was chosen to create the home and worked closely with Pace and Aileen to ensure their complete satisfaction. In addition, the

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Front of House View from Street:

The Cooper Home was the first local use of

Minnesota limestone. A large driveway and

ample parking are perfect for entertaining.

Front of House View at Night: Expansive windows reveal the tower structure that centers the home. The line of

sight extends through the front door to the rear courtyard.


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Rear View of House with Sukkah

in the Center

Living View Across to Foyer: Seating in the living room and dining room offers clear views across the entryway. The living room was designed to hold large gatherings comfortably.

Dining Room View: Table set for 22 guests for entertaining at Bar Mitzvah luncheons, Sheva Brocha celebrations and community events. The table parts into two and becomes a U-shaped table seating 44 people.

View from Breakfast Table

American Institute of Architects awarded Haizlip an Award of Merit for the home’s striking, modern design and creative use of materials. “Going modern in Memphis turned a lot of heads, but we found the right architect, builder and designer to do it well,” Pace said.

Debbie Adrian of Adrian Carr & Caradine Design, Inc. assisted the Haizlip Firm with interior design on the project. Ms. Adrian has worked with Pace’s company, Cooper Hotels, on many hotel projects. Pace credits Aileen for her outstanding work in managing the interior project completion.

“We thought the house was huge, but we built it not knowing about the birth of our twin girls, now 5 1/2 years old (turning 6 on May 23), so we actually had to convert our planned guestroom into the girls’ room,” said Pace.

The Coopers wanted to build a house ripe for entertainment. As Pace explained, “Our typical shabbos gathering occurs for lunch on Saturdays, and we typically have 25 or more guests. We also built it for the sheer purpose of entertaining. In only eight years, we have hosted dozens of community {Continued on pg. 6}

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The couple also wanted a house that their children would want to bring friends to visit rather than see them want to go elsewhere socially. It is a stellar place to grow up and have friends over to enjoy a huge basketball court, a wonderful pool and a magnificent playroom.

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River cruising is simply the best and most hassle-free way to travel through many of the world’s most fascinating places in Europe – the birthplace of Western civilization – from classical Greek and Roman political models, to the flourishing arts of the Renaissance, to modern architectural ideals.

Comfortable and convenient, Viking River Cruises offer a variety of destinations along the Rhine, Danube, Seine, Elbe and other great rivers of western, central and eastern Europe. And with so many cities and towns developed along these waterways, Viking guests experience in-depth exposure to the culture and history of each region, more than you’d experience from alternative travel plans.

Viking’s spacious river-view staterooms feature a sitting area near the window (most open for fresh air) or balcony for viewing. Guests enjoy all the amenities they might expect in a fine hotel, such as the comfort of hotel-style beds with European comforters and duvets.

Enjoy breathtaking scenery from just about everywhere on the ship – from the restaurant, where all meals are casual, open-seating affairs prepared by European and celebrity chefs, in the bar or lounge (all with panoramic views), on the sun deck with fresh air or from the privacy of your stateroom. Because the ships accommodate between 150 and 300 guests, it is easy to make new friends. Share a drink with the couple you met on the day’s tour or dine with interesting people in the open-seating restaurant.

Forget about waiting in long lines to embark, debark or have a meal. River cruise vessels keep moving, so you see new vistas and explore new destinations throughout the day, every day. Viking ships often travel at night so you can wake up in an exciting new place each morning. You spend less time getting there and more time being there.

Unlike ocean cruises, rivers provide easy access to city centers. Sail directly to the heart of every destination and dock in the middle of town. Walk right off the ship and join the day’s activities. At each destination, enjoy guided walks, in-depth tours and excursions with expert Program Directors, who provide background, context and a regional perspective. Demonstrations, lectures and workshops supplement on-shore exploration. All this adds up to a personalized, in-depth travel experience.

Viking River Cruises has again been recognized by readers of Travel + Leisure as one of the “Top 10 Small-Ship Cruise Lines” in its 13th annual “World’s Best” awards. One guest raves, “Viking River Cruises is an excellent way to see Europe in depth without the long bus tours. We love the convenience of having all tours included in the price, the ample time to roam freely in ports of call, and the unique and fascinating destinations. A local artisan came onboard one evening in Amsterdam and gave a live demonstration on how to carve wooden shoes—a truly unique experience!”

SAMPLE ITINERARIES:Danube WaltzThis new 8-day itinerary takes you through four of Europe’s most enchanting countries—Austria, Germany, Hungary and Slovakia—along the storied Danube River. Explore Budapest’s imperial and Art Nouveau delights, and take a comprehensive tour of beautiful Bratislava’s baroque and Gothic buildings and fountains. In Austria, discover why Vienna is “the waltz capital,” sail through the spectacular Wachau Valley, and explore the cobblestone streets and charming town squares of Dürnstein. In Germany, admire Passau’s ancient fortress and Italianate architecture. Tour the 900-year-old baroque Benedictine abbey at Melk, and enjoy an all-day excursion to the scenic city of Salzburg.

tulips & WindmillsHolland’s floral splendor only happens in the springtime. See the rainbow of colors and visit some of Belgium’s most beautifully preserved medieval cities for this ultimate 10-day spring vacation in the Low Countries. Explore Amsterdam’s cosmopolitan atmosphere and world-famous museums. Experience Belgium’s Golden Age in historic Antwerp and the lovely patrician cities of Ghent and Brugge. Learn more about Holland’s age-old battle against the sea with tours of ingenious windmills and the massive Delta Works project. Plus, enjoy savory Dutch cheeses, delectable Belgian chocolates and Belgium’s exquisite, intricate lace on this delightful vacation.

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Outdoors and warm temperatures turn our attention to suitable drinks and wines beyond the predictable gin and tonic with lime. Light, crisp and clean white wines please the palate and make great matches with warm-weather fare of salads, grilled meats and vegetables. The ‘Three As’ – Austria, Alsace and Argentina are good places to start your search.

Austrian wines are just beginning to be available again in the U.S. market. Gruner-Veltlinger and Riesling are their most available offerings. Often called Gruner for short, Gruner-Veltlinger produces a light but flavorful wine redolent of lemon-lime interspersed with stone fruits. Its crisp acidity makes it a good match for salads and seafood, especially if finished in beurre blanc sauce. The Rieslings from Austria, like those of Germany, can produce the most exquisite honeyed dessert wines, but it is the wonderful dry style that makes you want another glass. There are a good variety of wines available in the low teens to about $20. Look for the wines of Hopler and of Domaine Wachau.

Wines of Alsace, the area of France along the Rhine River, directly across from Germany’s famed Black Forest, is the source of France’s best kept wine secrets. Along a narrow swath of ridges that rise above the fertile river plain, Riesling, Pinot Gris, Pinot Blanc, Gewürztraminer and Sylvaner are at home. It is the Pinot Gris and Blanc that get my attention with their bright aromas of fresh peach and pear. Recent vintages have been excellent, offering fully ripe grapes for winemakers to practice their craft. Domaine Weinbach is a gold-standard producer. Trimbach is a widely distributed producer. One newly available in Memphis is John-Baptiste Adam. His sparkling Cremant d’Alsace is delightful, the Riesling bone dry and the Pinot Gris, rich, fruity and ever so slightly sweet.

Argentina offers crisp and clean Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay, but it is the Torrontes variety that intrigues most wine drinkers. Torrontes can be vintified in a variety of styles, from fruity and somewhat sweet, to exotic, fragrant and dry. Popular labels include Zolo, produced in a dry style, and Crios, made in style that emphasizes the intense floral characteristics of the variety.

Gary Burhop owns Great Wines & Spirits located at 6150 Poplar Avenue in Regalia, Memphis, Tenn., 38119 and invites your questions and patronage. Contact him at 901.682.1333 or [email protected].

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ON THE SIDELINES

Whether it’s a sports-oriented bedroom, office or game room, Memphians tend to be as passionate about their sports as the next guy or gal. Two cases kick off our “mancave” spotlight this month: a die-hard Tennessee fan and a sports memorabilia collector.

Much of Donnie Heitner’s baseball collection came from his time working around baseball card shows years ago in Phoenix. “A friend of mine was the promoter of the show,” he said. “Many times I’d go to dinner with some of the players or sit at the autograph tables and get to know some of them on a more personal basis.”

That’s where he met Hall of Famers Warren Spahn, Lou Brock, Steve Carlton and Don Drysdale, and where his autographed baseball collection started. He added more signatures to his collection when the Memphis Redbirds hosted an annual golf tournament several years ago.

While Heitner carries various World Series memories from his years following the Atlanta Braves, he’s always been a Yankees fan at heart. In New York he shared a number of games at the ballpark with his dad. The first game he can remember is the 1969 New York Old-Timers’ Game when Mickey Mantle’s uniform number was retired. At the game, the Yanks were giving away 8-by-11 wall photos of Mantle. As a youngster he proudly tacked it to the wall; now he wonders how he could’ve been so careless. He began collecting baseball cards in the 60s and has never lost them. His only horror story is self-inflicting.

“I started collecting in 1964, and I’ve still got them all,” he said. But for some reason, he painted a certain rookie card green. Not an ordinary rookie card, mind you. It was a Pete Rose rookie card, no doubt. He painted the back of the card green – and over the years the color has bled to the front. Why Pete Rose?

“I don’t know why,” said a befuddled Heitner. “It’s pretty funny looking, though. I guess I didn’t think it’d be worth something, someday.”

Heitner also follows the hometown Grizzlies, but his top passion in sports lies with the UT Vols. A sports dilemma presented itself to him in March when the men’s team advanced to St. Louis while the ladies advanced to Memphis in their respective regionals. Any other weekend, he would’ve stayed home to support the Lady Vols, but missing the Big Orange play wasn’t an option.

It’s that same UT passion he has that commands center stage in his home office. Much of his room is filled with items from the hard-court, but football is still represented. Nearby, a plaque celebrates the Lady Volunteers six national championships along with an autographed picture taken with coaches Pat Summitt and Bruce Pearl.

But his top memory goes to the pigskin program. “The date was Jan. 4, 1999,” he says as though it’s been hermetically etched into his brain. The 13-0 Volunteers won the national football championship that year and the game’s scorecard, ticket and pennant and the season’s media guide are framed for all to see.

While Brian Shainberg might not be as big of a fan as Heitner, he has plenty

of memorabilia stocked in his small East Memphis home. Known to many from his days as a greeter at Ike’s, Shainberg, who now works downtown, collects team calendars, Olympic pins and Memphis Redbird bobbleheads. He has collected Olympic pins from the Games since 2002 Salt Lake City and pins commemorating NBC’s coverage of the Olympics since 1996.

Just like Heitner’s autographed photo collection of former baseball and basketball stars, Shainberg’s set of Redbird bobblehead dolls is equally impressive. He can show any casual fan that virtually the entire Cardinal team came through Memphis’ Auto Zone Park – from Yadier Molina to Albert Pujols and from Adam Wainwright to Colby Rasmus. He’s got fan favorites Stubby Clapp and John Gall, and former play-by-play announcer Tom Stocker and current anchor Steve Selby frozen in the moment in their broadcast booth. Making a well-rounded collection, Shainberg even has an Elvis bobblehead from the Grizzlies, a Globetrotters’ bobblehead and a few Riverking’s players.

“I just enjoyed collecting them,” he said of the Redbird give-a-ways. “It’s neat just knowing that so many major league players have played here.”

Mark Hayden has written about Memphis sports for a variety of magazines. If you have a sports memorabilia collection or other interesting sports story that you would like to share with Jewish Scene readers, please e-mail Mark at marktn�[email protected].


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BESHERT

A couple of years ago, I was asked to deliver a talk on the subject of synchronicity as it relates to some of these stories. Before speaking to approximately fifty adults, I mentioned the fact that I planned to include some of the anecdotes in a book if I were able to obtain a sufficient number of them for publication. I also solicited additional stories from the audience. After indicating that the stories they were going to hear would probably reflect some of their own experiences, I asked them to share any anecdotes they thought to be interesting. I suggested that if they were willing to contribute stories, it might be a way for them to attain a bit of immortality since I intended to give proper attribution to each person whose story we published. On the other hand, I pointed out, if they wished to achieve immortality on their own, I would use their stories without mentioning their names. At the end of the program, I again requested the participation of the audience, but could find none. As I was leaving, an old friend Elias Goldsmith, now of blessed memory, called me aside and offered a story he thought might qualify for my book.

He told of a time during World War II in the early 1940s when he was stationed at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. “It was Mother’s Day,” he said, “and my mother came for a visit that Sunday. We were on our way to dinner when Mom noticed a sergeant standing alone next to a telephone pole about twenty feet from us. ‘Would you like to join us for dinner?’ she inquired. ‘I surely would,’ he replied, ‘it’s pretty lonely here on weekends.’” After eating, the sergeant asked if Elias liked his job. “No sergeant,” he answered, “they are teaching me how to cut barbed-wire, and I am definitely not interested in learning that skill. But why do you ask?”

“I am personnel sergeant for this division, and perhaps I could get you transferred into a different unit,” he answered. A couple of weeks later, Elias was transferred to another group. He ultimately entered officers’ training and was a captain at the war’s end. Later he learned that his former unit had landed on Omaha Beach in Normandy at the time of the invasion of France and that not a single member of that unit had survived.

Mr. Goldsmith was of diminutive size but enormous character. He was involved in many organizations for the benefit of the city of Memphis and its inhabitants and was greatly loved by those who knew him. Our community owes that sergeant a debt of thanks.

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 48 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 and the Memphis Jewish Community Center.

BeSHeRt: true Stories of Connection

THE DINNER INVITATION

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FEATURE

Enter Temple B’nai Israel in Little Rock, Ark., on certain Saturday nights and the buttery smell of popcorn deliciously wafts up to greet you. So grab a bag, and Action! Let’s go to the movies.

“Schmoozerama includes films of Jewish interest that we would probably not otherwise get in Little Rock,” says dedicated film enthusiast and professional film reviewer, Amos Lassen, who started the project in May 2009. “Once a month we invite the community to screen a movie before it is released. We have Havdallah; people schmooze, enjoy a potluck dinner and watch the movie.

“Our attendees bring so much food for the potluck,” he exclaims. “We’ve had pizza, fried chicken, salads, desserts…no one ever goes home hungry!”

Amos acquires movies that the average Joe likely couldn’t. “As a film reviewer and writer I have access to films long before the theaters,” he explains. He writes for various publications and Web sites including eurekapride.com and Amazon.com, where his reviewer’s rank is #81. “When I began three years ago with Amazon, I was all the way back at 693,000!”

Amos has one basic rule for selecting the films the group watches. “The movies are not available from Netflix or Blockbuster. I make sure that they are of interest to our attendees, whether it’s comedy or drama.”

Films the group has screened include “Blessed is the Match,” a documentary on Hannah Senesh; “My Mexican Shiva,” a hilarious dramatic comedy; “The Debt,” a new Israeli film; “The Troupe,” an Israeli musical about the performing unit of the IDF; “Four Seasons Lodge” and “Yoo Hoo Mrs. Goldberg.” They also had the premiere viewing of “Ajami,” the Israeli film nominated for an Oscar this year.

After watching a Holocaust movie in honor of Yom HaShoah, Amos expanded the program a bit to include a guest speaker.

He already has the next several months of screenings ready to go with “Three Mothers,” “The History of Israeli Movies” and an evening of Jewish shorts including “V’ahavta,” about a religious man coming to terms with his homosexual desires; “Women at the Wall,” a documentary about women praying at the Western Wall; “Shiva,” an Israeli film about a death in the family and “Nachamu,” a new Israeli film made by the sister-in-law of one of the Temple’s congregants.

Because Amos is so passionate about film and his new Schmoozerama venture, he selflessly acts as his own one-man show

setting up and clearing for movie nights. He has also donated 400 films of Jewish content to the Temple’s library. The generosity he shows is seen throughout Little Rock’s Jewish community.

As the program nears its one-year anniversary, Amos has big plans in store. “For July, we’re working on a viewing, day-long symposium

and discussion on the movie “A Serious Man” and how it relates to the Job story in the Torah,” he says.

“Everyone loves the Schmoozerama,” says Amos. “Attendance has been wonderful; we average about 75 people for each showing. I’ve gotten nothing but positive feedback. We are going stronger and better than ever. In these tough financial times, we are providing a free place to get together and hang out – it makes for a great cheap date!”

And cut!

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 at Hebrew University of Jerusalem in Israel. She is the Director of Communications at Greenfield Hebrew Academy. She and her husband Dovid, live in Atlanta, GA.

Lights, Camera, Action

– It’s SchmoozeramaBy Shoshana Cenker

MarieSpitzbergandDebbieLuckomenjoydeliciouspotlucktreats.

GeorgeandEllieWolfeandfriendsenjoyamealbeforethescreening.

TracieSpivey,administrator,andAmosLasseninfrontoftheSchmoozeramaLibraryatTempleB’naiIsrael.

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Late last year, members of the Federal Reserve Board’s Open Markets Committee (FOMC) outlined some of the indicators they’re watching to help determine when the economy might be stable enough to handle higher interest rates. Here’s a primer on some of those indicators and why they’re important.

Gross Domestic Product (GDP) indicates whether the economy is growing, shrinking, or stagnant. It represents the value of all goods and services produced in the United States, minus the value of all imports. This is the broadest measure of economic health.

Inflation represents increases in the cost of goods and services. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) represents increased costs for everyday expenditures such as housing, transportation, food, energy, and clothing. In addition to serving as an inflation gauge, CPI affects any payments tied to the cost of living, such as Social Security benefits.

A related measure, so-called core CPI, excludes food and energy prices because they can vary dramatically from month to month. Core CPI is closely watched by the Fed in determining whether and when to raise or lower its target interest rate, which in turn affects bond prices and other interest rates.

Still another inflation yardstick is the Producer Price Index (PPI), which reflects prices at the wholesale level. If prices are rising for items used to manufacture a product, manufacturers and wholesalers may pass increased costs on to retailers and/or consumers. As a result, increases in the PPI can be an indicator of potential future inflation at the consumer level.

Unemployment and payroll statistics may seem similar, but they indicate slightly different things. The unemployment percentage usually quoted in news headlines is based on a Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) survey of households. However, it doesn’t include people who are working part-time involuntarily, or so-called “discouraged workers” who haven’t been able to find a job and have given up looking. The BLS payroll figure uses corporate job records to show whether employers are creating or shedding jobs.

The unemployment rate is traditionally considered a lagging economic indicator, because an increase in jobs typically shows up only after other economic indicators, such as business inventories and unused manufacturing capacity, have begun to show signs of health. However, some economists argue that because the economy has relied heavily for many years on consumer spending, unemployment may now be more of a leading indicator than in the past.

Personal incomes as measured by the Commerce Department reflect not only paychecks but corporate and government benefits, pension checks, rental income, dividends, and interest payments; the data can give hints about future spending. Personal consumption expenditures (PCE) data show actual consumer spending on goods and services. As with core CPI, the Fed relies on PCE when setting its target interest rate.

Industrial production figures indicate whether factories are producing as much as they’re capable of. When resource utilization is low, it suggests that factories are unlikely to experience near-term

inventory shortages that could spark inflation. Somewhat related are durable goods orders, an indicator of inventory level and business investment in equipment. Also of interest are housing starts, new building permits (which hint at future construction), and new and existing home sales and prices.

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BBYOmemphis BBYo ended spring 2010 with a bang by making a difference in the community.

Chapters raised thousands of dollars at their annual events. River City BBG’s 3rd annual fashion show benefited Memphis Jewish Family Service. Hundreds attended the auction and runway show with clothing from shops across memphis! Kriger BBG supported Ronald mcDonald House with mr. aZa, bringing memphis aZas together for a competition of beauty and talent. okeon aZa presented their Summertime play, “finding nemo,” starring Okeon members and 15 Summertime girls from Memphis BBG. All five Memphis Chapters had spring dances to celebrate the end of the year.

In May, as a finale to the BBYO year, the 2010 Senior Class recaptured their high school experience through sentimental speeches. Despite the seniors’ departure from BBYo, many current members will be attending international Summer programs to learn and lead until BBYo begins again next august!

NFTYmeftY’s purim Carnival proceeds were

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CHoSSEn And KALLAHHollywood star Seth Green is engaged to Memphian and model/actress Clare Grant. “Yeah, we did it!” he confirmed at the Tarina Tarantino Sephora launch party in Hollywood last winter. Sources say they are planning a May wedding. It is unclear when, where, and if yarmulkes will

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arts, entertainment and events around the Southmemphis Jewish Community Center Shainberg Gallery6560 poplar ave.Carol Buchman and Carol Deforest Through May 27Carol Buchman: Blessings, prayers and meditations guide the imagery of symbols and narratives of these paintings. Jewish mysticism; Eastern meditation; her own life experience and artistic musing about an inner spiritual world inspire this work. Carol uses materials that she finds seductive including fabric, lace, resin, papers, inks, pigment, feathers, sap, and photos.

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temple israel museum, memphis1376 east massey Rd.Flight: Chagall, Miro and the Plight of RefugeesThrough August 22.This stunning exhibition features 12 works by 20th Century masters representing the struggle of refugees and their search for freedom. This series was organized by the International Rescue Committee, which was established in 1933 to aid European refugees escaping the Nazis. Several of the artists represented are of Jewish heritage and were directly helped by the IRC.Open to the public Tues., Wed., and Thurs. from 10 am - 2 pm.

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