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Beth Sholom Synagogue
Executive Director: Geo Poor
geo@bsholom.org
Rabbi Sarit Horwitz
rabbisarit@bsholom.org
6675 Humphreys Blvd, 38120
901.683.3591
bsholom.org
Jewish Scene I September 2018 9
Mamaw, who wore it all the time. “When she
passed away, my mother gave the necklace to
me and now I wear it frequently,” said Beth.
“Mamaw was a joyful, peaceful woman,”
Beth continued. “I drew the 70 doves on the
quilt patch to celebrate Israel’s 70th birthday
and to illustrate the dozens of J ewish
family members who have descended from
my grandmother, including her children,
grandchildren, great-grandchildren and now
great-great grandchildren.”
“It was really divine
intervention
that brought this
project together
Speaking of grandmothers, the entire Memphis-Israel quilt would not have been
possible without the help of volunteer quilter and Jewish Memphian Sofia Zamuel.
A Russian immigrant to Memphis, Sofia has lived here for more than 35 years. In
addition to enlisting her grandchildren to help with the quilt, Sofia has been an
enthusiastic and dedicated volunteer for the project, lovingly sewing the entire
quilt together, sometimes by hand.
“It was really divine intervention that brought this project together,” says Bluma
Zuckerbrot-Finkelstein, JCP chief strategy officer. Bluma had made a shiva call to
Sofia’s house when her mother passed away, and when she noticed all the quilts
around her, an idea started forming. “We had been brainstorming for weeks about
what kind of community art project we wanted to bring to the campaign. We all
felt this was the perfect fit.”
“I loved seeing the quilt in the lobby of the MJCC as I have many good memories of
growing up there,” shares Beth. “The only difference is that now I go get a snack
at delicious Holy Cow instead of the Posh Nosh!”
The community quilt is available for hosting by each Jewish organization for twoweek
installations this fall. Afterwards, it will be on permanent display with JCP
and the Memphis Jewish Federation. To everyone who contributed to the quilt and
the Israel@70 campaign programming this past year – thank you!
Opening hearts and minds to the blessings of Jewish
life; Uplifting and inspiring one another on our Jewish
journeys.
We are a diverse community of young and old, families
and individuals, united in learning, prayer, laughter, and
discovery.
As a Conservative congregation committed to tradition
and egalitarianism, we are small enough to welcome
everyone, and large enough to serve every Jewish life
cycle need.
Visit us. No pressure, no judgment. You’ll soon see why
we at Beth Sholom are more than a congregation. We’re
a family.
Sisterhood, Men’s Club, Old Enough to Know Better,
USY, Kadima
Save the Dates:
Oct. 23, 7 pm: Lehrhaus: “Memphis and the Making of
Justice Fortas” w/Timothy Huebner
Nov 16-17: Scholar in Residence: Jan Uhrbach
Dec. 1, 7 pm: Beth Sholom Live: Magical Life with
Lawrence Haas
Dec. 11, 7 pm: Lehrhaus w/Jocelyn Wurzberg
Feb. 12, 7 pm: Lehrhaus w/Rhiannon Graybill
Mar. 12, 7pm: Lehrhaus w/Marjorie Hass
Memphis’ Conservative Synagogue since 1955/5715
The quilt, displayed here in the MJCC lobby, will be traveling to Memphis Jewish organizations
before making its way to the Jewish Community Partner’s office for permanent display.
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