JewishTHE Georgian Volume 30, Number 3 Atlanta, Georgia March-April 2018 FREE WHAT’S INSIDE Music to Our Ears This year’s Molly Blank Concert Series, at The Breman Museum, offers a panoply of music, including standards, world music, Jewish music, soul, funk, modern jazz, and more. Page 7 An (ahem) Unforgettable Night A compassionate audience member offers her recollections of the infamous Carnegie Hall concert at the center of the film Florence Foster Jenkins. By Shirley Friedman Page 17 Feeding the Hungry by Reducing Waste After a distinguished career, Sheri S. Labovitz has become president of Second Helpings Atlanta, which rescues surplus food from restaurants and other establishments and brings it to those in need. Page 15 Think Pink Personal experience inspired Robyn Cohen to bring her formidable energy and talent to TurningPoint Breast Cancer Rehabilitation’s annual fundraiser, the Pink Affair. By Thomas P. Smith Page 16 Serendipity Adjacent b’nei mitzvahs yield a delightful discovery. By Carolyn Gold Page 14 Joining Forces A new partnership between the Kaplan Mitchell Retreat Center at Ramah Darom and the Pardes Institute of Jewish Studies brings the promise of innovative programming in a beautiful setting. Page 32 Page 2 THE JEWISH GEORGIAN March-April 2018

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THE Jewish Georgian “How do we learn to be grateful for Volume 31, Number 3 Atlanta, Georgia March-April 2018 FREE what we have been given and trust that WHAT’S INSIDE BY Marvin Music to Our Ears what we have is actually enough, even in This year’s Molly Blank Concert Series, at The Breman Museum, offers a panoply of music, including standards, world these difficult economic times. So much music, Jewish music, soul, funk, modern jazz, and more. Page 7 Botnick An (ahem) is given to us; how are we using those Unforgettable Night A compassionate audience member offers her recollections of the infamous gifts?” Carnegie Hall concert at the center of the film Florence Foster Jenkins. By Shirley Friedman Page 17 — Rabbi Laura Geller Feeding the Hungry Happiness, and therefore satisfaction, THE SONENSHINE TEAM by Reducing Waste After a distinguished career, Sheri S. Labovitz has become president of Atlanta’s Favorite Real Estate Team! Second Helpings Atlanta, which rescues is a dominant factor in how we view surplus food from restaurants and other establishments and brings it to those in need. Page 15 the status of our lives. Fulfillment is a and humanitarian causes. 404.252.4908 (Office) • 404.250.5311 (Direct) Think Pink Personal experience inspired Robyn relative evaluation based the objective, and As we approach the celebration of Cohen to bring her formidable energy and talent to TurningPoint Breast Cancer Rehabilitation’s annual fundraiser, the Pink Affair. SonenshineTeam.com By Thomas P. Smith attainment of this depends on the adequate the exodus from Egypt and slavery, and Page 16 Serendipity delineation of the objectives and not merely we recount the story when we read the Adjacent b’nei mitzvahs yield a delightful discovery. By Carolyn Gold Page 14 a broad, general statement. Haggadah at our Seder, my mind always Joining Forces A new partnership between the Kaplan Mitchell Retreat Center at Ramah In speaking to this issue, Rabbi turns to this epochal journey and its major Darom and the Pardes Institute of Jewish provided. Rabbi Neil J. Loevinger, in writing Studies brings the promise of innovative programming in a beautiful setting. Page 32 Yonason Goldson put an interesting spin influence on the physical and spiritual birth about how manna tested the character of the on how happiness is achieved. He wrote, of Israel as a nation. This transformation newly freed Israelites, made the following “Happiness is not something to be pursued. from a tribe to a nation brought into focus observation: “Do we demand absolute Happiness results naturally and organically an overriding devotion and dependence predictability — which, after all, is the one Cover art created by from a life lived in pursuit of purpose and on a set of values and responsibilities that thing the Israelites had as slaves in Egypt — David Schendowich. meaning.” have been and remain a major road map for or are we willing to take things ‘one day at a Today, unfortunately, it seems as though who and what we are. The magnitude of the time,’ opening ourselves to faith?” purpose and meaning are translated into the journey that is highlighted in this celebration When you think about it, does not a accumulation of possessions and wealth, not is overwhelming, and the importance and semblance of this mindset continue even so much to meet a need but rather to have influence continues even into today. until today? While we like to think that Happy a tangible show of proficiency. Obviously, Throughout the biblical recount of the we have achieved our lifestyle through our this is a generalization. There are many who, journey, time and time again we read about individual initiative, how realistic is it to while dedicated to accumulating wealth, the questioning of the children of Israel as not acknowledge that much of this has been Passover do so not only to provide for the needs of to benefit of having left Egypt. As slaves, made possible by our faith that our system, their families, but they also are motivated although not having the benefits of freedom, our teachings, and our culture has served as to share their success with other individuals they were assured of having certain needs the base on which we have prospered? For me, Passover has always been a happy, uplifting family celebration — one THE that is both a remembrance and a challenge to the cultural value system that so influences Jewish Georgian my thoughts and actions. In particular, I am

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speaker for the U.S. Marine Corps’ annual share tales they’d known. It was an honor, and had. Happening birthday, when the agents crowd into a giant a hard act to follow. “I let my son’s salute play out on the classroom, its ranks full of decorated veterans “Last year, Special Agent Mike Green, a screen, choked up with love…and sadness From page 3 from all the services. They had their own war decorated U.S. Marine, shared the tragic saga for Marine dads and all dads who never got stories, but wanted to hear mine, and they of the Marine Barracks bombing in Beirut. He to be there....then a wave of gratitude swept and playing the guitar. Her brother is a tough asked me there on a day that is now special to was there and paid a tribute to the fallen, an me, for all agents, and veterans in and out of and tenacious two-time survivor of leukemia, me, too. Their request — share my personal emotional reminder that the price of freedom FBI ranks, who stand between us and enemies courageously fighting it and beating it back at war stories while embedded for CNN with is never free. I’d once interviewed his boss, a within and without. Without their dedication the age of two and then again at five. He is not a cameras and laptop in the Iraq invasion with colonel haunted by the tragedy. and courage, where would we all be?” [© quitter. And, most importantly, here is the link the U.S. Marines 2nd LAR. “Now, Mike was on the front row, a 2017, artharris.com, all rights reserved] to donate events.lls.org/ga/AtlantaSOY2018/ “What was it like to chronicle life and strapping six footer a year away from hanging fighter. View the video at youtube.com/ death, hear about the up his badge and FILMMAKER BRAD LICHTENSTEIN. watch?v=VG9Dz0Zw-TM&sns=em. hopes, dreams, fears, retiring with that easy Brad, the son of Brenda and Mark, president of witness courage, and smile that, no doubt, 371 Productions, has been busy, as the company ART HARRIS TALKS TO THE FBI. A while victory, swap their made perps spill the puts it, “making media that contributes to our back, acclaimed journalist and native Atlantan beloved Skittles for beans. Agents packed common good…by addressing the vital issues Art Harris was invited by the FBI Atlanta field M&Ms that came into a cavernous of our time.” Brad says he sees his work “as an office to be its keynote speaker for the U.S. inside MREs (Meals classroom, with enough effort towards tikkun olam,” or repairing the Marine Corps’ annual birthday. Ready to Eat), and TV screens to pass for world, and his films are enjoying huge success Art tells us exclusively that he shared wait on hold for the The Varsity Drive-In and having a major impact across the country. stories from when he was embedded CNN news desk half a or some Disney sports with the U.S. Marines 2nd LAR (Light world away, then lose bar, ultra clean and Armored Reconnaissance Battalions), fast the connection mid- futuristic, an audience armored reconnaissance units that conduct firefight, all the while dappled with veterans reconnaissance-in-force (RIF) ahead of guarded by the young of other services, advancing troops. They mainly provide the guns who put lives too, heroes all who Marine commanders vital intelligence about on the line for each had fought enemies the enemy. other—and me? What overseas and now hunt His speech was so moving and eloquent was it like to hold an terror in our backyards, that, rather than quoting from it, we will injured Marine, life hell-bent on protecting excerpt it here. You can read the rest at ebbing away as the our families and theirs artharris.com, along with lots of other great NCO raced our LAV and the country we accounts of his adventures. to the nearest field love. “It was a bit daunting — an invitation Art Harris hospital? And play “Among them: by the FBI field office here to be its keynote confidant after a Dear-John letter to guys not agents whose investigations I’d covered over much older than my two sons, then watch the years as a journalist from The Washington Brad Lichtenstein them light up when offered a SAT phone to Post, to CNN and beyond — mass murders, call home from the Iraqi desert? terror from Columbine High to Oklahoma The film There Are Jews Here, features “As a journalist, I’d covered the FBI’s City to Atlanta’s Olympic Park Bombing…the Mickey Radman, of Latrobe, Pennsylvania, big crime stories over the years — serial Gold Club and the mob, 9-11, sex trafficking trying to keep alive a small-town synagogue, killers, mad bombers, mobsters, monsters, in the capital of the New South and more then facing how and when to shut it down. and terrorists hunted by agents in the room. — reporting that had won awards, but more As a review by Rob Golub, in the I mused it was a mighty warm welcome for importantly, friends in their ranks who trusted Wisconsin Jewish Chronicle, observes, “It’s a reporter, but then again, they gave a nod to me to get it right. sadly riveting to see heartbreak on the faces my ‘cred’ as a journalist who’d actually served “Only now, we also shared something of real Jewish people, fighting to keep tiny in the military, too (as a Navy Public Affairs else — an equation of life and death. For communities alive for a few more years. officer chasing Soviet Subs in the Med), and more than a handful in the audience — U.S. They’re people like you and me, trying to be gone on to experience the frontlines under fire Marines and other military veterans and law dauntless in the face of hopelessness, as too with young Marines. enforcement types with a history in SWAT, many congregants pass away or move out “At the same time, tensions in North Hazmat, and bomb squads…all American of town…. We see synagogues that can hold Korea were ratcheting up on the USMC’s heroes in my book. I’d venture many of us hundreds with a half-dozen people in the seats, 242nd birthday — a reminder the U.S. Marines now had something in common — we’d been a student rabbi brought in for Yom Kippur, are ready for war when war is ready for them. ‘shot at and missed.’ and a meeting where the last few congregants “Only should a mini-Armageddon come “It does make your blood pump, decide to wait to shutter their shul until after to pass, it would be unlike any other: no exhilarating, if scary stuff. One Marine one last bat mitzvah.” American unit had ever faced radioactive described it as long stretches of boredom Brad says he hopes the film will encourage fallout from a nuclear blast. In Iraq, we dressed interrupted by bursts of stark-raving terror…. larger congregations to offer assistance to for possible WMD and chemical weapons we “Also in the audience was my oldest those in smaller communities. were warned Saddam might unleash. I lost 20 son…Josh. I flashed a photo of him at six years Based in Milwaukee, 371 has won pounds wearing heavy protective MOP gear to old saluting the heroes of WWII buried at the numerous awards and honors, including Emmy protect against deadly nerve gas Saddam didn’t Allied cemetery in Normandy, a symbolic Award nominations, and its documentaries use or we couldn’t find. But I did observe an moment that, for me, was a salute to all of have appeared on PBS and cable television, Iraqi Republican Guard camp stocked with the Marines I was with in Iraq, and beyond… radio, and stage; at film festivals; and on German gas masks and decontamination kits those who made it and those who paid the websites such as The Washington Post and the for chemical exposure. ultimate price, like the young Marine I held in New York Times. “After Iraq, I was invited to speak to the my arms as his crusty NCO raced the LAV to U.S. Army War College about the embedding a field hospital, then jogged by the stretcher as AN AMAZING FAMILY DISCOVERY. Judy experience — a win-win for the press and Corpsmen ran him inside. When he came out, Bauer Cohen is the sister of our childhood pal the military, giving journalists and TV crews eyes downcast, he was carrying a helmet and and now renowned attorney Henry Bauer, Jr., a front-row seat on war in real time and rare boots the young Marine had planned to wear and we fondly remember having dinner with access to tell the human stories we so often home to Durham, N.C. Beaming, he’d once their family at their home in Morningside. miss. showed us photos of the gal he planned to Henry was so skinny as a kid that his doctor “Now, here I was years later, invited by marry. She had four kids who adored him, and prescribed beer for him to drink at dinner! We U.S. Marines turned career FBI agents, to he was itching to be the best dad they never wish we had had a doctor like that! March-April 2018 THE JEWISH GEORGIAN Page 5

Brooke and Brad Rosen, was a huge success. sport wheelchairs and playing. It demonstrated, once again, the great work of Since its founding in 1960, the ISCD has the ISCD in rehabilitating seriously injured become a world leader in the field of sports and “disabled” kids, soldiers, and other rehabilitation, training disabled young people Israelis, who learn, through sport competition, in a variety of sports. Participants benefit from to become active and successful members of ISCD activities and from the many ways in the community. which exercise, training, and competition are Longtime supporters Lois and Larry healing, often guiding them from a state of Frank and Marcia despair to leading and Michael productive, Schwarz quip, “It successful, and is said that it takes happy lives. Not years to become an only do sports Jeffrey Burt, next to a portrait of his overnight success. improve the kids’ Siblings Henry Bauer, Judy Bauer great, great, great, great (yes, four “After more confidence and Cohen, and Tommy Bauer greats) grandfather, David Mayer, at than 20 years morale, but they The Breman Museum of building can also improve Anyway, Judy tells us exclusively that relationships in quality of life she recently made an amazing discovery about persuading the city of Atlanta to donate ground Atlanta, the ISCD and prolong life her family. in Oakland Cemetery for the consecration of has amassed an expectancy. “Both of my parents were only children Jewish burials. All of these accomplishments energetic and Currently, there — no aunts or uncles or first cousins. So I am and more have wonderful family folklore determined support are more than from a small family. Right? Wrong! associated with them. system here, with Ido Shkuri, athlete; Boaz Kramer, executive 2,500 people “This was my life-long assumption, until On December 17, 1948, The Southern newer generations, director (Israel); and Amit Vigoda, athlete involved in 20 the weekend of April 19, 2002, when I learned Israelite reprinted a December 1880 article resulting in a different sports. that at least 111 relatives felt the same way I from the Atlanta Constitution, lauding his program last year All donations did. That is the number of family members achievements. that attracted more than 200 people.” to become event sponsors were generously who attended the first-ever Mayer family “David Mayer not only served Georgia Jennifer Flink, national executive matched, dollar-for-dollar, by the Michael and reunion, to recognize the heritage bequeathed during the war, but during the period of director of the American Friends of ISCD, Andrea Leven Family Foundation. Donations to us by my great-great grandfather David Reconstruction he was one of the public tells us exclusively that it was an incredible to the Center can be sent to Israel Sport Center Mayer and his wife, Elisa. spirited men of Atlanta, working always for day with close to 400 people in attendance to For The Disabled, One Northfield Plaza, Suite “We gathered together for two days to the good of his city and striving to better the watch athletes play wheelchair basketball and 300, Northfield IL 60093, or call 847-441- meet young and old (six months to 90 years), conditions of her citizens. He was one of the then experience it firsthand by getting into 2652. known and unknown relatives; create new, founders of the Public School system and until lasting bonds; and to acknowledge the rich his death was a member of that body. family history we all share. We came from “As an honest businessman, a staunch coast to coast, representing over 45 individual Jew, as a wise capitalist, as a public-spirited families, five (of a possible six) of the twelve citizen, as a good neighbor and a true friend, Mayer branches, and four generations, all David Mayer endeared himself to the people eager to meet (many for the first time) and of the entire community.” learn more about our ancestors and each When Henry’s dad, Henry Bauer Sr., other.” was a student at Bass Junior High School, the David and Elisa had 12 children, and she library there (where Mayer’s granddaughter, says that “the current David-Elisa progeny Stella Steinheimer Bauer, was president of the count is now 20!” PTA) was named for David Mayer. David Mayer came to Atlanta in 1849. One of Judy’s cousins said in her thank-you Sixteen Jewish adults are recorded as having note, “You have given each of us an invaluable settled in Atlanta before 1850, but only the gift, and we will treasure the memories of the Mayers were still here in 1860. David was reunion for the rest of our lives.” And, as for born in Bavaria and did his training as a Judy, she says, “What did that memorable dentist. At 24, he sailed to New York, and, April weekend do for me? First, the reunion being told that he could make a good living made me realize that I was a member of a in the South, he went to Washington, Georgia, large, fun, interesting, and successful family in Wilkes County, where he was a dentist for with whom I want to remain connected. several years. Second, I, now more than ever, appreciate that Eventually, he bought a variety of goods I am descended from an extraordinary couple and moved to Atlanta, hoping to open his own who bestowed their future generations with store. He returned to Germany and moved a legacy of commitment to family, civic, and back to Atlanta with an even larger stock of religious involvement. And finally, the reunion goods and his new wife, Elisa. instilled in me a new sense of pride in and He soon became a leading and respected respect for my rich heritage, particularly my figure in the city, as Judy proudly recounts, Jewish ancestry.” being a founding member (in 1870) and officer of the Atlanta Board of Education HEROES OF THE ISRAEL SPORT CENTER until his death in 1890; a charter member and FOR THE DISABLED. The second Annual officer of the city’s second oldest Masonic Wheelchair Basketball Experience, benefitting lodge; a supply officer and blockade runner the American Friends of Israel Sport Center on the staff of Georgia’s governor, Joseph for the Disabled (ISCD), was held in February, E. Brown, during the Civil War; a close at the Marcus Jewish Community Center of personal friend and confidante of Alexander Atlanta. It was a great morning of competition Stephens, vice president of the Confederacy; a and basketball exercises for hundreds of kids founding member and president of the Hebrew and their families. Benevolent Congregation (The Temple); and The event, co-chaired by Leslie and Scott a political activist who was responsible for Alterman, Sheri and Craig Kornblum, and Page 6 THE JEWISH GEORGIAN March-April 2018

General’s office, and turns upside down the Atlanta community, as well as to every what we think we know about the murder Jewish organization, and he made it very of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Using easy for me to lend my hand wherever it MJCCA News Berry’s trademark style of meticulously was needed. But, because of health reasons, researched history with an unexpected twist, I haven’t been very active in the community JUDAIC ART. “A Journey through Time: of the prayer for the opening of the gates The Bishop’s Pawn sends Malone down in the past few years.” Works of the American Guild of Judaic Art” of t’shuvah (change), light, blessing, and dark roads and up blind alleys, all leading The 5K Road Race begins at 8:00 a.m., is on view at the closing.” to a cadre of startling revelations (many of at MJCCA’s Zaban Park campus, 5342 Tilly Marcus Jewish Wohl is which are true) about this country, the FBI, Mill Road, Dunwoody, 30338, and follows Community internationally Dr. King’s death, and the machinations of a certified, family-friendly course through Center of known for unrestrained power. Books will be available Dunwoody neighborhoods. Atlanta’s her unique for purchase from the festival’s official The HJDR course is certified as a 2019 Katz Family Unweavings®, bookseller, A Cappella Books. Peachtree Road Race qualifier, allowing Mainstreet liturgical projects, History lies at the heart of every Steve runners to use their times to qualify for a Gallery, 5342 and interfaith Berry novel. It’s a passion he shares with start wave in the Peachtree Road Race. Each Tilly Mill Road, message. Her his wife, Elizabeth, which led them to create participant will be chip-timed at the start and Dunwoody, works, recognized History Matters, a foundation dedicated to finish lines. Participants will receive a high- through May 10. by the AIA historic preservation. Since 2009, they have performance t-shirt. This international Interfaith Forum crossed the country to save endangered Post-race activities include inflatables, juried exhibition on Religion, Art historic treasures, having raised nearly a face painting, massages, and the Atlanta features the works and Architecture, million dollars to date. Hawks Flight Crew. of 28 artists and by the Steve Berry was born and raised in “I encourage runners and walkers and includes Surface Design Georgia, graduating from the Walter F. of all experience levels to come out and paintings, Association, George School of Law at Mercer University. enjoy the Harris Jacobs Dream Run,” said weavings, are held in the He was a trial lawyer for 30 years and held Kitty Jacobs. “It is certainly a tribute to my quilts, sculpture, collections of elective office for 14 of those years. Harris, but also a way for friends and family jewelry, and the Museum of The event will take place at the members to come together and race or walk photography. Arts and Design, MJCCA. Tickets are $10/members and $15/ through beautiful neighborhoods, ending up “Jewish art American community. For information or to purchase at our MJCCA.” is a true journey Bible Society, tickets, visit atlantajcc.org/bookfestival, Race fees by April 20 are $25 for through time,” Constitutional or call the MJCCA box office at 678-812- adults and $15 for children 12 and under. To says Shoshannah Court of South 4005. register, please visit atlantajcc.org/HJDR, Brombacher, Laurie Wohl, Ne’ilah. Wohl created this Africa, Catholic or contact Pam Morton at 678-812-3981 or Ph.D., a New work using her unique Unweaving® Theological HARRIS JACOBS DREAM RUN. The [email protected]. York painter technique. (Photo courtesy of the artist) Union, and 25th Annual Harris Jacobs Dream Run and president of numerous other (HJDR) is Sunday, May 6, at the Marcus the American public and private Jewish Community Center of Atlanta Guild of Judaic Art. “Jews have lived in collections. Her works have been on long- (MJCCA). Proceeds from the 2018 HJDR nearly every country since our exile from term loan to the United States Embassies support the Blonder Family Department Jerusalem 2,000 years ago. What binds in Beirut, Vienna, Tunis, Cape Town, and for Special Needs, a unique and welcoming us together? Our common religion and Pretoria. home where individuals of all backgrounds customs, and our history, often difficult. Many of the artists included in this and abilities can socialize, learn, grow, and Although we assimilate to some degree to exhibition will be present at the March 21 deepen their connections to one another and our surrounding cultures, we know where event. For information, call Kim Goodfriend the community. we come from, even if we sometimes are at 678-812-4071, or visit www.atlantajcc. The HJDR was created 25 years ago unsure where we are going. But looking org. to serve the community with a fun, active, back, we see how far we came already.” A PAGE FROM THE BOOK FESTIVAL. and family-friendly event that honors the Participating artists include Frann S. On March 25, 7:00 p.m., New York Times memory of Harris Jacobs — a past president Addison; Avrum Ashery; Robin Atlas; bestselling author Steve Berry, will appear of the MJCCA and a beloved member of the Rachel Braun; Shoshannah Brombacher, at a Page from the Book Festival of the Atlanta Jewish community. Ph.D.; Nancy Current; Barbara Ladin MJCCA, an MJCCA Arts & Culture This is no ordinary race for 86-year- Fisher; Lois Gaylord; Darius Gilmont; event, at which he will present his newest old Kitty Jacobs. “I was married to a super Aimee Golant; Berta Goldgaber; Harriet R. thriller, The Bishop’s Pawn. Steve will be in hero,” said Kitty. “Harris gave so much to Kitty Jacobs Goren; Lynette Joel; Ronni Jolles; Miriam conversation with CNN Editorial Producer Karp; Craig Kaviar; Diane Kowalski; Nadia Bilchik. Naomi Lipsky; Gabrielle Mizrachi-Mallin; In The Bishop’s Pawn, Steve Berry Cathy Perlmutter; Deborah Raichman; Flora delivers a riveting adventure involving his Rosefsky; Shoshanna Rosenthal; Mildred recurring hero, former Justice Department Schiff; Karen Schloss; Renee Vichinsky; operative Cotton Malone. This novel Jeane Vogel; and Laurie Wohl. examines the dawn of Malone’s career as On Wednesday, March 21, 7:45 p.m., a Navy lawyer with the Judge Advocate acclaimed fiber artist Laurie Wohl will give a presentation titled “Textiles and Visual Midrash.” “I will consider the use of textiles as carriers of narratives, especially of Biblical/spiritual texts,” says Wohl, whose work in the show, Ne’ilah, is composed of two large textile panels, featuring calligraphed prayers and strong contrast between solid and unwoven threads. “The panels reference the Gates of Closing in the Ne’ilah service on Yom Kippur. The unwoven veil-like portions suggest the mysteries — of God’s presence, God’s absence. The text refers to the urgent words Steve Berry (photo: Rana Faure) Harris Jacobs Dream Run (Photo courtesy of MJCCA) March-April 2018 THE JEWISH GEORGIAN Page 7 Jewish activity no substitute for Jewish virtue its entirety, it cannot be lived “piecemeal” By Rabbi Albert Troy philosophy and purpose. camps, the differences which separate Today, being busy is the requirement them are more artificial than real. Jews or “a la carte.” Jews need to recapture the element of “shayn” in their lives. Otherwise, A Yiddish phrase which once stood out, for a good Jew. Popularity, respect and affiliate with one type of synagogue or Judaism becomes a hollow shell, devoid of but which we now seldom hear, is “Er is a admiration derive not from the excellence another for a number of reasons. In all too meaning and content. shayner Yid.” No Jew could be paid a higher of one’s personal spiritual and religious many instances, it is for business and social For many, the experience of living as a compliment than to be called a “shayner qualities, but rather from the number of contacts and associations, for a superior Jew is much like the experience of the man Yid.” It signified the epitome of spirituality Jewish organizations to which one belongs, air conditioning system, a larger parking in Sholom Aleichem’s classic story, who and true religiosity. It meant something fine the number of offices one holds, and the lot, and a reduced dues structure. I know once, having sampled an omelet at the home and refined. “Der Shayner Yid’ was the Jew amount of money one disburses. of cases in which individuals have joined of a rich friend, asked his wife to prepare whose whole manner of being and whole Today, the mark of the ideal Jew is certain congregations because they like the this tasty dish: manner of living evoked from him qualities not Jewish living, but Jewish activity. way the rabbi or cantor smiled. “But I have no eggs in the house,” the which were admired and respected by all People would be scandalized today if any By and large, definite religious wife complained. who knew him. serious effort were made to judge a good convictions play a very small part in “So make it without eggs.” In American Jewish life today, one Jew in terms of his personal character, synagogue membership. In such a situation “But I have no butter, either,” she rarely hears this phrase. Not that there are his knowledge and observance, and the it is not difficult to understand why the replied. no longer any individuals who are worthy quality of his children’s upbringing, rather traditional concept of “shayn” no longer has “So make it without butter.” of this description. Jewish values, however, than in terms of his prominence and public meaning for many Jews. Tasting is wife’s concoction, the poor have changed. contributions. How can we regain the virtue of many exclaimed: “I can’t understand what The attitude of “shayn,” in a non- What has brought about this change of “shayn,” the virtue of spiritual beauty? We these rich people see in an omelet!” physical sense, is no longer current among values? What forces have obliterated the must begin to review and reevaluate our own Jewish life without the vital ingredients American Jews. The finest compliment one concept of spiritual beauty in American convictions and ideals, and if we haven’t is a tasteless concoction, which will have can pay the average Jew is to call him or her Jewish life? It was not too long ago when any, we must begin to cultivate some. We little meaning and worth. May the time soon the “busy Yid,” the Jew who is constantly Jews fought, sometimes acrimoniously, for can benefit greatly from the books that are come when our lives as Jews will once again occupied with Jewish affairs, who dashes their religious convictions. Today, there are available, the lectures that are provided, and become a source of inspiration to others and from one meeting to another, and who labors not many convictions to fight over. the study courses that are offered. evoke from them the candid evaluation of for countless Jewish causes — sometimes In spite of the fact that American If Judaism is to survive and to be a vital esteem: “Bye mir bistu shayn.” unfamiliar with the particular organization’s Jews divide themselves into four distinct agent in the lives of Jews, it must be lived in The Breman Museum announces the 2018 Molly Blank Concert Series The Molly Blank Concert Series, the Music of Alan and Marilyn Bergman” on celebrating Jewish contributions to music, Sunday, June 3 at 5:00 p.m. The Bergmans returns for its fifth season to the Breman created dozens of hit songs for Barbra Museum with three outstanding, one-night- Streisand, Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, and only shows. others. Winners of three Oscars and numerous “It is because of community support and other accolades, the Bergmans’ career in show their generosity that we are able to create such business spans five decades and their repertoire high-quality programs, partner with the most covers music for stage, film, and television. relevant cultural organizations in Atlanta, and The production features polished local players bring to our stage some phenomenal talent and musical theater veterans performing from all over the world to highlight Jewish classic songs and telling the wonderful story of contributions to music in all of its forms,” said this talented couple. Ghila Sanders, acting director of The Breman. For more information and tickets visit “The concert experience at the Breman is TheBreman.org or call Ariana at 678-222- close up and intimate, with music that brings 3700. people of all ages and backgrounds together to celebrate.” The first concert is Sunday, March 11 at 5:00 p.m., featuring Yemen Blues, a project from emerging Israeli singer Ravid Kahalani that fuses sounds from different countries and traditions, in the process becoming a world music phenomenon. Guided by blues, soul, funk, and African influences, Kahalani and his group will take over The Breman for a thrilling evening of musical adventure. The clarinet virtuoso Oran Etkin will perform with his band at on Sunday, May 6 at 5:00 p.m. The New York Times described Etkin’s music as having an “ebullient swing rhythm” and DownBeat Magazine lauded the “seemingly effortless chemistry among the five musicians.” Etkin fuses traditional Malian and Jewish music with modern jazz, creating what the Boston Globe dubbed a “hypnotic balance between straight-ahead jazz and world music.” Lastly, Atlanta’s Theatrical Outfit will present “The Way We Were: A Journey Into Ravid Kahalani Oran Etkin Alan and Marilyn Bergman Page 8 THE JEWISH GEORGIAN March-April 2018 The Atlanta Jewish Film Festival showcases the complex life of Sammy Davis Jr. By Brian Katzowitz

On January 24th, a packed crowd at the Cobb Energy Center buzzed with anticipation as the Atlanta Jewish Film Festival (AJFF) kicked off its three-week run of movies. While the opening night event is often a crowded affair, the subject of this year’s introductory tragedy, drug addiction, and the constraints to break through racial barriers. film, Sammy Davis Jr., proved that he can still chronic discrimination that was He was the first black comedian to do fill the house three decades after his death. standard for minorities in the impressions of white celebrities. In its 18th year, the festival’s roster entertainment industry. The He was the first black man to of films leaned heavily on documentaries film briefly touches on these kiss a white woman on stage, centering on Jewish entertainers, including “E! True Hollywood Story” and he eventually films about Hedy Lamarr, Steven Spielberg, elements of Davis’ life, became the first and Gilbert Gottfried. The opening-night but Pollard seems black film was no exception, as Sammy Davis, Jr: more interested in man I’ve Gotta Be Me introduced its audience to showing how his t o the colossal life and times of one of history’s unique blend of race/ greatest showmen. ethnicity (a converted sleep in The White House. Almost 30 years after passing away from Jew with a Cuban mother The film’s title borrows throat cancer in 1990, Sammy Davis Jr. may be and African American from the title of one of Davis’ largely unknown to younger generations. His father) was often exploited by only musical hits. It also poses sensational tap-dancing ability and association those around him. an important question about with the famed Rat Pack are essentially the Archived footage of The Rat Pack the paradoxical life of last remnants of his faded legacy. As Director performances shows Frank Sinatra and Dean its titular character. For Sam Pollard explores, however, his life story Martin using Davis’ race as the punchline of a man who portrayed is far more complicated. joke after joke. During an election campaign, himself as a Hollywood The film follows a series of vignettes, each Richard Nixon struck up a friendship with outsider because of his focusing on different facets of Davis’ public Davis to show off his progressive attitude race while simultaneously persona, such as “impressionist,” “actor,” and toward race relations. This alignment enjoying the benefits of “activist.” Through a combination of voice- ended up destroying Davis’ credibility with a celebrity lifestyle — over narration, talking-head interviews, and black audiences, despite his years of ardent which Sammy Davis, Jr., descent, and Catholic upbringing might serve archived footage, I’ve Gotta Be Me zips along dedication to the Civil Rights Movements. was he trying to be? as the outline of his persona, but his refusal at a swift pace, showing why Davis was such a For most of his career, the pressure from With 62 of to conform to a singular label became his beloved performer. His tap-dancing wizardry, studio executives, fans, and media kept Davis his 65 years spent in the defining characteristic. The sizable footprint on-stage charisma, comic timing, and vocal from transcending beyond his performing public spotlight, Davis left on American film and television prowess practically jump off the screen. talent. They adored him on screen but rejected his personal life gave other black and Jewish entertainers a And while it’s certainly a treat to witness a his real-life activist efforts. Even his mid-life received such scrutiny toehold in which to advance their own career genius at his craft, the film works best when conversion to Judaism following a crippling that it’s impossible to separate paths. The lyrics of I’ve Gotta Be Me can Pollard slows down the narrative to explore car accident was viewed at the time as nothing the stage presence from the serve as his biographical tagline, “I’ll go it the darkness underneath Davis’ megawatt individual. alone, that’s how it must be.” Hopefully, it’s more than fodder for more jokes. Sammy Davis Jr. personality. As the film shows, though, Davis Davis’ Jewish this fearless attitude and pioneering spirit for Davis’ biography is filled with personal responded by simply working within these faith, Afro-Caribbean which he is ultimately remembered. AJMF9 features local musicians, launches podcast are $20-$25. listening and lively conversation.” The 9th Annual Atlanta Jewish Music from Atlanta. Of course, there’s nothing Matt Citron, Sammy K, and Prodezra Visit atlantajmf.org for more Festival (AJMF9), continuing through like playing for that hometown crowd, but will perform at the Music Room, 327 information and to purchase tickets. March 25, is featuring several local performing at AJMF is always extra special. Edgewood Avenue Southeast, Atlanta, on musicians. Representing rock, jazz, hip hop, AJMF isn’t just a series of concerts; it’s a Thursday, and folk, they have been appearing on stages gift to our March 22 and in coffee houses across metro Atlanta. community, (for 21+), at “Atlanta is home to so many talented and, as a 9:00 p.m.; musicians,” says Becky Herring, AJMF performer, doors open board president. “AJMF9 is featuring jazz that’s exactly at 8:00 p.m. pianist Joe Alterman, singer/songwriters how it feels.” Tickets are Sammy Rosenbaum, Beth Schafer, Hannah Alterman $10-$15. Zale, and more. Some of these musicians are has per- not only performing, but have also worked formed at In addition to its slate of performances, with aspiring teen musicians, who we see as world-renowned venues, including the AJMF launched its new podcast series, the AJMF local artists of the future.” Kennedy Center, Lincoln Center, Birdland, AJMCast, showcasing AJMF9 artists and Other local artists include hip hop and New York’s Blue Note, where he has their music, with in-depth interviews by artists Matt Citron, Sammy K, and Prodezra; opened many times for Ramsey Lewis. AJMF leadership. “We’re always looking Hebrew chant artists Flavia & Gershone Only 29 years old, Alterman has released for ways to connect with new fans and plus Sunmoon Pie; and folk singer Rabbi four critically acclaimed albums, his most Comin’ Home To You entertain our existing audience,” said AJMF Brian Glusman. recent being the 2017 . 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Thursday 3/15 Jewish Georgian 1806 March-April 2018 THE JEWISH GEORGIAN Page 13 A member of the tribe began importing, exporting, and shipping we were educated in the many and varied are down to a couple from Lawrenceville, businesses. With names like Sassoon, school systems, such as the Ecole Remi former Russians from Shanghai; a man in Kadoorie, and Hardoon, over the years, French school, run by Catholic nuns; Alpharetta of Portuguese descent; and me, BY they became the nucleus of Shanghai’s the German Kaiser Wilhelm Schule; the the only Jew in the group. Now that the Balfoura Sephardic community. In the very early Shanghai Jewish School; one American Chinese New Year has occurred, we plan “Bo” Levine 1900s, there was an influx of Jews from School; the Cathedral Boys and Girls to get together again, as we do periodically, Russia, all escaping the repressive Tsarist Schools; and the Shanghai Municipal at our neighborhood Chinese restaurant. regime; this was the Ashkenazi community. Council’s public schools, which were run There, we will speak and laugh about our Those same Russian Jews also settled in like the English schools in the U.K., and in old days in Shanghai, once called the Paris We folks have been known as the Harbin, Tientsin, and other Chinese cities. which boys and girls were taught separately of the Orient, swap news of our mutual People of the Book, Wandering Jews, and Just before World War II, there was a third from kindergarten until graduation. I was a friends, and ask the waiter to snap our pix other terms, some of them not so nice. As wave of Jews, escaping the Holocaust in product and graduate of Public School for with my good old Fuji camera—with film descendants of Shem, one of Noah’s sons, Europe—it was by a whisker that they Girls, 404 Yu Yuen Road. in it! our lineage evolved into 12 tribes, the made it to the open port of Shanghai. Of Once World War II was over, all of Our “tribe” is getting smaller as time progenitor of each being a son of Jacob. course, there were thousands of non- us “foreigners,” as the non-Chinese were goes by, judging especially by the many While the descendants of 10 of these tribes Jewish Russians, the so-called White called, scattered to the four ends of the obituaries we read in our bulletin. Once in are no longer identifiable, thousands of Russians, who flocked to China as well, world—to the U.S., Canada, the U.K., a while, I will submit an article that I’ve years later, we, all six million of us around escaping the Russian Revolution of the and Australia, with many Jews moving to written for The Jewish Georgian, so that the world who are the remnant, are still Reds. There were also thousands of other Israel, even before it was a state. We keep my friends who subscribe to the bulletin— here. European nationals migrating to China, in touch with one another through the Igud childhood buddies now scattered to the I, however, also come from another with their consulates lining Shanghai’s Yotsei Sin, and, in the past, would attend winds—can read of my doings in Atlanta. tribe, one called the Old China Hands, and famous waterfront, The Bund. OCH reunions every two years. Although But wherever we are, we still think of get a quarterly bulletin, the Igud Yotsei Sin, The children of these immigrants— we are now too old and tired to put together ourselves as Old China Hands, with printed in Tel Aviv, for, by, and about us and we are now in our 80s and 90s—call this mammoth undertaking, we have mini- everlasting bonds to our roots in China. ex-pats, mostly born and raised in China. ourselves Old China Hands. Actually, the reunions wherever there might be a small For me, in addition, there’s a loving In the mid-to-late 1800s, a group name comes from the English sailors sent group of us. message to my adopted country—God of Iraqi Jews migrated to India and then to the Orient, who were then the China In Atlanta, there were once four Bless America. established themselves in China, where they Hands on board their ships. As children, couples of Old China Hands, and now we

JAA Committee: (seated, from left) Ina Enoch, Sheryl Federation News Arno, and Samantha Kurgan; (standing) JEWISH ABILITIES ALLIANCE to identify community strengths and Michelle Simon, CELEBRATES INCLUSION. Three years challenges and develop strategies that Gena Boyle, Emily ago, Atlanta’s Jewish Disabilities Task embrace and support people of all abilities Shapiro, Jaime Russo, Force, which advocates for individuals across the lifespan. Adam Pomeranz, Gail and families with disabilities, took a And it has! Heyman, Berna Levine, dramatic step and rebranded itself as the The JAA website, atlanta.jewishabilities. Eren Niederhoffer, and Jewish Abilities Alliance (JAA). The name org, catalogs all the resources, both Jewish Sharon Sokolick change has had a profound impact on the and secular, available in Atlanta to help community, putting a whole new emphasis people find the local programs and services on what people with disabilities can do, not they need for a full and inclusive life. The what limits them. website is organized by developmental The formal mission of the Jewish age categories: Early Years (0-5), School Abilities Alliance is to advocate for Years (5-21), Transition Years (14-21), and Robyn Berger Emerging a welcoming Jewish community, by Adulthood (18+), making it easy to navigate. Leader Award winner supporting the development of local Since 2013, the JAA has supported two Abby Franz (far right) partnerships and disability champions, dedicated staff members, who work out with members of of Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta. Robyn’s family (from The JAA focuses on education by working left) grandson Ross with congregational supplementary schools Boardman, daughter and preschool teachers and staff to create Lisa Boardman, son more inclusive educational settings for all Eric Berger, and students. In the past year, the JAA created daughter Lori Berger a comprehensive Disability Sensitivity and Awareness Curriculum, which it began implementing this past summer, training all staff members at area Jewish overnight and day camps to put inclusive best practices drew a huge crowd of 340 people, to honor JF&CS IndependenceWORKS community in place. Since its inception, the JAA the organizations and individuals who services coordinator, was awarded this has worked to bring together community are making disabilities and inclusion a honor. partners to collaboratively address the top community priority. Sheryl Arno was Eric Robbins, Federation CEO, attended needs of the community, to make it a more honored for her dedication and five years the event and said, “I heard moving stories welcoming Jewish Atlanta for all people. serving as co-chair of the JAA. For the from children and other young people about For the fourth year in a row, the JAA has second year, the Robyn Berger Emerging how inclusion is happening in our camps sponsored The Power of One, a community Leader Award was presented to an individual and schools. I can’t think of a better way to JAA Co-Chairs Adam Pomeranz and event honoring all of Atlanta’s disability who has shown a passion for furthering bring our community together.” Samantha Kurgan and inclusion advocates. This year’s event inclusion in the community. Abby Frantz, Page 14 THE JEWISH GEORGIAN March-April 2018 A fifth generation coincidence had affectionately named her). Eleanor noticed that a girl was being Bat Mitzvahed in another chapel in the same building. Her BY Carolyn last name was Steigbigel. That name rang a bell with both Eleanor and her husband, Dr. Gold Herb Niestat. Herb recalled that there was a boy in his class at Princeton by that name, a brilliant student who was the class valedictorian. A young boy, Daniel Levin, had his Eleanor called me from the event, Bar Mitzvah on December 2, 2017 at saying, “Didn’t Aunt Charlotte know Temple Sharey Tefilo-Israel someone named Lillian in South Orange, New Jersey. Steigbigel?” I pulled At the same place, on some long- and on the same day term memory a young girl, Anya and answered, Steigbigel, had her “Yes, that was Uncle Bat Mitzvah. Neither Carl’s daughter.” this boy nor girl, nor their Eleanor and parents, knew that the two Herb hurried to meet were fifth generation all the parents and descendants of a grandparents brother and sister. and verify their Eleanor Rubin discovery. Uncle Niestat of Columbia, Carl Peskin and South Carolina, Bessie Mama, brother and attended the Levin Bar Mitzvah sister, both had fifth generation knowing that Daniel was the great-great celebrations together that day, but grandson of her grandmother, Bessie Peskin neither family knew of the relationship (front, from left) Daniel Levin, Jared Garelick, Anya Steigbigel, and Cantor Rubin Kahn (or “Bessie Mama,” as Eleanor beforehand. Joan Finn March-April 2018 THE JEWISH GEORGIAN Page 15 Second Helpings Atlanta welcomes new president and board members Sheri S. Labovitz is the new president members are: Sheri Labovitz, president; of Second Helpings Atlanta, Inc. (SHA), the Gareth Young, immediate past president; 501(c)(3) non-profit food rescue organization Stephen Opler, vice president; Beth Scheuer, whose mission is to reduce hunger and treasurer; Roy Baron, secretary; Guenther food waste in metro Atlanta by rescuing Hecht, lifetime director; and Joanne surplus, perishable food and delivering Amposta, Tamara Carrera, Margie Cohen, it to those in need. Her appointment runs Amy Drooker, Sarah Fonder-Kristy, Wesley through December 2019. In addition, SHA Hull, Cardell McKinstry, Amanda Musilli, welcomes five new members to its board of Lori Riordan, Evie Sacks, David Schoenberg, directors: Joanne Amposta, Amy Drooker, Myron Smith, and Lyle Warshauer, directors. Sarah Fonder-Kristy, Lori Riordan, and Lyle In 2017, SHA rescued a total of Warshauer. 1,530,976 pounds of food, a 13% increase As president of SHA, Labovitz, a from 2016, including 22,035 pounds of retired commercial real estate attorney food from the Mercedes Benz Stadium and and former partner at Alston & Bird and Philips Arena. The organization’s 390+ Minkin & Snyder (now Greenberg Traurig), volunteer drivers use their own vehicles and will focus on the implementation of SHA’s are matched with routes that allow them to new strategic plan. She will guide the drive to a food donor’s location, pick up organization’s growth through partnerships Sheri S. Labovitz surplus food, transport and deliver it to a with sports and large conference venues partner agency, and return to home or their throughout Atlanta, corporate kitchens, and Atlanta and current AJC national board In Schools of Atlanta (she currently serves place of work in 90 minutes or less. Through educational institutions and by extending its member, she served as interim director of on the board) and chair of Temple Sinai’s SHA, participating partner agencies are able outreach by adding new partner agencies and the Atlanta office. With her husband, Steve, Endowment Committee. She received her to redirect funds they previously spent on volunteers. she received the 2013 Selig Distinguished J.D. from Duke University and her B.A. from groceries to provide additional core services. Several years ago, Labovitz served as Service Award and chaired the Atlanta Jewish Kirkland (now Hamilton) College, and was To learn more about becoming a food a deputy finance director for U.S. senatorial Film Festival for three consecutive years. a member of the 1998 Class of Leadership donor or partner agency or to join Second candidate Michelle Nunn. A former president Labovitz also served as board chair of the Atlanta. Helpings Atlanta’s volunteer drivers, visit of American Jewish Committee (AJC) dropout prevention program Communities The 2018 SHA officers and board www.secondhelpingsatlanta.org. The birth of Israel in 1948 through American eyes noted rabbis in Atlanta’s history. continuing from Dan to Beersheba.” The drama of the birth of Israel has Fortunately, I have known certain become more meaningful to me as I have people who publicly spoke out in favor of BY David grown older and as two generations of my the establishment of a Jewish nation, and I family, both children and grandchildren, have accumulated information about other Geffen have served and are serving in the Israeli individuals and organizations who worked army. Born and bred in the United States, hard to bring Israel into being. Included in I have sought to learn more about the what follows below are some of the people American reactions to the birth of Israel in and events that, for me, are encapsulated As I sit in my home in Jerusalem, I 1948 and 1949. in my personal database and to which I reflectback on the excitement that abounded Another leading Atlantan who was return each year on the anniversary of this in my native Atlanta 70 years ago when, on an outspoken advocate for the creation of momentous occasion. I also included some May 14, 1948, the Jewish People’s Council Israel was Ralph McGill, the Pulitzer Prize- personal reflections. gathered at the Tel Aviv Museum to proclaim winning editor and publisher of the Atlanta The most noted journalist in the state of the establishment of the State of Israel. This Constitution. McGill was an Episcopalian Delaware in the 20th century was William was the much-anticipated implementation by faith and a humanitarian by conviction. Penn Frank. A Zionist devotee in his home of the United Nation Partition Plan for After returning from a trip to Europe, city of Wilmington, he wrote many pieces Palestine, Resolution 181 (II), adopted by Rabbi Harry Epstein McGill wrote, “I came out of Austria about the need for a Jewish state during the the UN General Assembly on November 29, convinced, too, that the idea of a Jewish 1930s and 1940s. Wilmington also was home 1947. homeland in Palestine was one which had to to the Topkis family, who were active in the One of the leading voices in the Zionist in Eretz Yisrael for the next three years. In be translated into fact. This was long before Zionist Organization of America (ZOA) and movement for the establishment of the fact he is so well-remembered for his student the gas chambers and crematoriums. I had the early Palestine Exploration Fund (PEF). State of Israel, especially in Atlanta, was days at Hebron that an elderly American seen relatively little violence in 1938 — Louis Topkis was the national treasurer of Rabbi Harry Epstein. He was strongly and Haredi asked me as we both rode on the men forced to scrub sidewalks while jeering the ZOA and his brother, William, came forcefully abetted by fellow Atlantans Rabbi light railway train when he learned I was crowds stood by laughing. But witnessing to Palestine in 1923 and helped to make Tobias Geffen and Rabbi Joseph Cohen, who from Atlanta, “Did you know Rabbi Harry human beings reduced and destroyed by the possible the work of the first Jewish tourist shared his vision. They were vocal because Epstein? He was a great Talmid Chacham — constant pressure of fear and uncertainty was guides. they knew about the panic in the Eastern I know he became a Conservative rabbi but enough to convince me then of the necessity Another remembrance of that eventful European world and the Sephardic world as his learning never left him.” for Palestine, a Jewish state.” day comes from Maynard Wishner, a Hitler prepared his “death machine.” Rabbi Epstein led the Atlanta Jewish On May 16, 1948, the editorial in the distinguished American Jewish leader Rabbi Epstein came to Atlanta in the late National Fund, he led Mizrahi men, and Atlanta Constitution written by McGill from Chicago. On May 16, 1948, he joined 1920s, to serve as the rabbi of the Ahavath he led the campaigns for Eretz Yisrael and opened with these words. “A new state, Israel, thousands of Jewish people who packed Achim Synagogue. Born in Lithuania, he Israel. He was also chosen by the Atlanta comes back from the mists of antiquity. Lost Soldiers Field to celebrate the birth of Israel. had spent intensive years of talmudic study, Jewish community to be “the representative” since Old Testament days, living only on the What he remembered from that evening first in Slobodka, Lithuania, under the of the Gate City in the American Jewish pages of the Holy Writ and in the minds of echoes what many felt in the USA. “At one tutelage of his uncle Reb Moshe Mordecai Conference. A national organization, the dreamers and prophets; wailed for through point the Chicago Stadium was darkened and Epstein z’l, and then in Hebron, Palestine, conference worked diligently in the 1940s the centuries by the remnants of the wall of floodlights turned on and the huge flag of where his uncle opened the Yeshiva in 1921. to help the establishment of Medinat Yisrael. King Solomon’s temple, Israel now emerges The younger Epstein continued to “learn” From my perspective, he was one of the as a recognized state, born in war and See ISRAEL, page 36 Page 16 THE JEWISH GEORGIAN March-April 2018 Robyn Cohen brings selfless commitment to 17th Annual Pink Affair and TurningPoint Breast Cancer Rehabilitation By Thomas P. Smith with wine and beer, the live band We Got the men have an increased risk of inheriting a wonderful nutritionist,” added Cohen. “In Beat, and dancing. Media personality Dana mutated BRCA1 and BRCA2 gene, resulting addition to the aforementioned people, I am so fortunate to have befriended Barrett, host of the “Dana Barrett Show,” in a higher risk the entire Robyn Cohen this past year, and I can say on Biz 1190-AM, will serve as the emcee. of developing TurningPoint without any hesitation she is one of those Auctioneer extraordinaire Dean Crownover certain types staff is kind, of cancer, compassionate, including breast considerate, and cancer and knowledgeable. prostate cancer. They picked me “Since my up when I needed mother passed it the most, away, raising communicated money for regularly and various aspects clearly about the of the battle different issues against breast I was facing, cancer has been a top priority,” said Cohen. “I encouraged me to exercise, relieved the was fundraising chair for the Massachusetts uncomfortable symptoms of lymphedema, Breast Cancer Coalition, raised money and and helped me escape a state of malaise. raced for the Susan G. Komen, participated Lastly, I can’t thank the surgeon enough in the three-day and two-day walks, and who referred me to TurningPoint, and as a helped other organizations as well.” result, I will be supporting their mission for TurningPoint came into her life and the rest of my life.” supported her when she faced multiple Marena Recovery, specializing in side effects following various aspects of medical grade compression garments treatment. Cohen credits the transformation designed to help patients heal faster, recover that took place in her life at that time in large strong, and feel better after surgery, is this Sulianna Chandler, Jim Gaines, Patricia Royak, Jeffrey Stephens, Shamal part to TurningPoint’s impact. TurningPoint’s year’s presenting sponsor. Aprio, LLP, Mhetre, and David McMullan (photos: James Duckworth) mission is to improve the new name for HA+W, a nationally- the quality of life for recognized CPA-led business advisory few individuals the world could significantly breast cancer patients firm, is a gold sponsor. Silver sponsors benefit from by cloning. Her daily actions and survivors by include Inlight Wealth, SunTrust Investment and activities demonstrate what a genuine, providing, promoting, Services Inc., Lin and Alexia Rogers. Grady positive, unselfish, warm, and friendly and advocating Health System, Kids R Kids, Oglethorpe human being she is. She constantly specialized and Power, and LeadingAgile are bronze motivates and lifts up those around her. Her evidence-based sponsors. commitment to TurningPoint Breast Cancer rehabilitation. For more information about this Rehabilitation, a unique Atlanta-based non- “I am indebted year’s Pink Affair, including purchasing profit organization Cohen turned to during to TurningPoint’s tickets, visit thepinkaffair.com, or contact her own recent journey battling breast amazing group of Kathy Smith, event chair, at ksmith@ cancer, is both exceptional and unwavering. women: my physical myturningpoint.org or 770-360-9271. When the 17th Annual Pink Affair, therapist, massage For information on TurningPoint, visit TurningPoint’s signature fundraiser, takes therapist, clinical myturningpoint.org. place on Saturday, March 24, 6:00-11:00 manager, and p.m., Cohen’s mark on this year’s event will be noticeable on multiple fronts. She Lisa Eisele, Marc and Lauren Bober serves on the auction committee and is personally responsible for securing 31 items is back for his fifth Pink Affair, overseeing at this writing, perhaps the highest number the live and silent auctions. attributed to one person in the Pink Affair’s Funds raised at the Pink Affair will history. Cohen will also speak about her support TurningPoint’s delivery of reduced- experience with breast cancer the night of fee and complimentary services, community the event. education, and health care provider “As a result of Robyn’s enormous education. contribution to our committee, we are Not only is Cohen a breast cancer anticipating having one of our best auctions survivor — she was first diagnosed in ever,” said Kathy Smith, event chair and co- December 2016 — but, like so many of us, founder of the Pink Affair. “Robyn comes to she has seen the disease take away a loved every meeting with a smile and is willing to one. She lost her mother 22 years ago, at the help in any way she can. We’ll brainstorm young age of 71. about the different items we’d like to secure, According to the National Cancer and Robyn always wants to figure out a way Institute and Fred Hutchinson Cancer to get them. The way she has embraced and Research Center, breast cancer in the U.S. is focused her efforts on the Pink Affair these slightly higher among Jewish women than last six months of planning is remarkable.” among other women. This increased risk is This year’s event will be held for the likely due to the prevalence of BRCA1 and first time in Buckhead, at the Grand Hyatt, BRCA2 gene mutations in Jewish women Caleb McGaughey (back, from left), Tina Teal, Jennifer Wolfel, Shane 3500 Peachtree Rd NE. It will feature live of Central or Eastern European descent, Underwood, Daniela Waller, David Teal, Dr. Michael Waller, Chad Edwards, and silent auctions, a seated dinner, open bar also known as Ashkenazi Jews. Ashkenazi Brian Hull, and Charity Edwards; and (front) Liliana McGaughey, Jennifer Hull, Ashley Franks, and Matt Franks March-April 2018 THE JEWISH GEORGIAN Page 17 Being there: Seeing Florence Foster Jenkins at Carnegie Hall

BY Shirley Friedman

What’s a South Georgia girl like you doing in a place like this—Carnegie Hall, fifth row center orchestra on the aisle? One of my friends and I had just received our music Florence Foster Jenkins and Meryl degrees from the University of Georgia and, at Streep the behest of our voice teacher, went to New York to study with a teacher he knew. His as he was directed, to be sure, and perhaps parting instructions were, “Now when you get Florence Foster Jenkins in private life Mr. McCoon had a giddy side. to New York, the first think you need to do is This is very doubtful, as they invented every go to the Metropolitan Opera House and buy other facet of him. He was not young, tall, subscription seats for the season. Your tickets You sacrifice other pleasures to protect your and reedy. He was a rather short, square man will be for the same day of the week for each voice, practice for hours learning difficult who was completely loyal to the singer in performance. The next thing you must do is compositions, until one day you can tell that performance, and not once did he grimace, go to Carnegie Hall and buy tickets for the it’s time to take a final bow. You are a has- smile, or have a look of question or surprise Florence Foster Jenkins concert.” He made no been, and no one has to tell you.” My being a in his eyes. Why would he be surprised? He Drunk (as so many have surmised)? I comments. coloratura and having sung many of the pieces played all of the accompaniments beautifully, reluctantly say, I hope so. These young navy When we went to Carnegie Hall to get our on her program made it even harder for me. and, to add credence to my theory that she was men relinquished valuable on-leave time to be tickets, there were two men at the box office, The thing I finally realized was that Madame not tone deaf, after the introductory passages, coaxed into a maze. They had no idea where and they looked at each other and smirked. It Jenkins was not a has-been, but a ne’er-was. she knew exactly which murder to commit. they would be shipped next or what the future was not until much later that we realized why. A young friend of mine who was familiar The flower tossing that night started with meant from hour to hour. They were not rowdy We got to town in late September of 1944, and with the mystery of Madame Jenkins and knew the audience (not the singer), as they threw and began to react to the performance with the date of the concert was October 25, 1944. I had been at the concert gave me a copy of the long-stemmed arrangements onto the stage. enthusiasm, when they took their cue from the WWII was the most important consideration movie flaunting her name. It took me months At the end of the next section, as the applause mostly socially prominent audience who did in all of our lives, and the lights of Broadway to get up the nerve to watch it, because I feared grew louder, she tossed them back into the not curb their glee. and concert halls had been turned on again that the biopic, written by Nicholas Martin and audience. When she nodded instructions, Mr. My friend and I left the hall midst an only recently. We went to the concert not directed by Stephen Frears, would turn out to McCoon dutifully walked down the steps exhilarated crowd, proud to be seen and knowing what to expect, but as Madame be a typical Hollywood version, telling much from the stage, quietly and complacently, and offering their take on the evening. The next Jenkins entered the stage, we thought it was that didn’t happen at the concert and leaving retrieved the bedraggled stems to be thrown morning, we went downtown to the newsstand, to be a spoof. Soon, I looked into her eyes out some of the most poignant moments. Miss once more. anxious to read a music critic’s review of the and saw a blank stare. She began a program Streep, it may well be said, gave a formidable Whereas I knew nothing about Madame concert. We bought the Times, knowing that of coloratura arias, the notes and cadenzas performance as the coloratura, having learned Jenkins’ husband or whether he was presented the other papers would take the opportunity from which she had memorized but with no every note of the difficult music, being able to correctly in the film, I do know that he did to enjoy using all of their sarcastic, cruel musical attachment. I would argue that she sing each note perfectly and brilliant enough not come on stage after the concert and speak criticisms. We never read those, but when was not tone deaf, as many describe her, but to murder all of them. It is obvious that she is as the film shows. Also, she probably had a Madame Jenkins died a month and a day later rather vocally inept, limited to using only a a fine musician and could have had a singing friend named Edith, but no one of any name at the age of 76, some thought it was the result speaking voice. She actually enjoyed hearing career. Surely she is thankful that fate and fine got up and yelled the disgusting remark that of a broken heart. We turned to the music opera stars sing these beautiful melodies and acting took her in another direction. Hollywood invented. I remember looking section of our paper and I remember it to recognized them, but a strange thing happened It was interesting to read that everyone back to see the others in attendance and saw this day; The New York Times, adhering to its on the way to the vocal chords. involved in the making of the movie was a circle of sailors in their middy whites. They time-honored motto, “All the news that’s fit to I was not amused, although there were delighted at the casting of Simon Helberg were seated, not in longs rows, but each row print,” wrote the following: “Florence Foster some snickers from the audience. It made as Cosmé McCoon, Madame Jenkins’ varying in length, one in front of the other, so Jenkins gave a concert at Carnegie Hall last me sad. I thought, “Is this what it’s all about? accompanist. Helberg played the role exactly it looked like a circle. evening.” Don’t waste your rage one of these senseless, preventable tragedies of the aisle they occupy. If we don’t use our It’s a complex problem with a variety and let our rage die out because we felt helpless democratic process we’re bound to lose it. of causes, and it will take a multitude of to do anything? Our rabbi’s question pushed us Mid-term elections are many months dedicated citizens to effect a solution. We BY Janice Rothschild to question ourselves, deeply and immediately, away, but waiting until the polls open before can differ on which issues are most important while our grief had the impetus to generate doing anything would be a lame excuse for without abdicating our obligation to speak out Blumberg action. The courageous young survivors, doing only our minimum duty as citizens. We for those we deem urgent. organizing under the name #NeverAgain, can begin by supporting organized groups as We can be optimistic that good will reminded us of what can happen when we act well as candidates who advocate laws that prevail thanks to the incredibly wise, instead of feeling helpless to do anything and “What will you do about it?” the rabbi we believe would help end the violence. Gun wonderful, beautiful teenagers in Parkland, therefore doing nothing. asked as we began our Torah study that Shabbat control is important but it isn’t the only issue Florida, now joined by their peers throughout I maintain that each of us has some morning after the massacre at Stoneman that needs to be addressed. We desperately need America. They are showing us what can resource to draw upon, be it material or Douglas High School. He wanted a concrete better oversight and treatment for the mentally be achieved by turning rage and grief into creative. We may consider it minuscule, but answer from each of us. A commitment. We ill, better inter-agency communication, better positive action. Let’s follow their example and every bit counts. 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The holiday lasts eight days, and it is celebrated with a Seder, a holiday meal that follows a specific order. Like most other Jewish celebrations, Make the MJCCA part of your holiday • Saturday, March 17, 3:00-4:30 p.m., Lotsa Whole Foods, 1311 Johnson Ferry Road, Pesach offers an opportunity to recall a celebrations with a variety of Passover Matza: No Bake Matzah Cake — enjoy a Marietta. Price: $5. Open to the community. momentous occasion in Jewish history. family programs and cooking classes, Passover story, crafts, and assembling/ On Chanukah, we remember the valiant including: decorating no bake matzah cakes. East Cobb See MJCCA, page 25 Maccabees fight against the Greeks. On Purim, the Megillah reminds us of Esther’s bravery in saving the Jewish Jewish National Fund announces special performance people from Haman’s wrath. Pesach adds an additional level of meaning, as we attempt to place ourselves in that historic moment of the Exodus. 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For adults who’ve envisioned the pressures among more Jewish observant support to Atlanta Jewish families who Infertility is a disease most often themselves as parents, the imagined road couples are multiplied by the Halachic have medical fertility challenges. As an battled in silence. Defined as an inability to to parenthood is paved with love, intimacy, commandment to “be fruitful and multiply.” organization built on awareness of the achieve healthy pregnancy after one year of and creation. The mechanics and biology With that added pressure, the stigma emotional, social, and financial burdens trying (or six months for women over 35), of the conception are often bits of sharp surrounding infertility is still very present infertility can bring into a couple’s life, the diagnosis of infertility is made once fear reality uninvited into the softness of hope. within the Orthodox Jewish communities. we offer support groups, financial grants and profound disappointment have already But, as the months of trying to conceive Jewish Fertility Foundation’s for couples undergoing IVF, community set in. Couples have had many months to pass by, hope can erode as questions like, Medical Advisory Committee Chair, education, and our unique “Fertility envision the family they wish to build. “What’s wrong with me?” “Why us?” and Dr. Daniel Shapiro, MD, a reproductive Buddies” program, which pairs women and Often, by this point, possible baby names “What now?” swirl about. It’s no wonder endocrinologist, explains that all three men experiencing infertility with infertility have been discussed, nurseries imagined, that fear and shame can take hold and denominations (Reform, Conservative, “veterans.” The veterans of the program are indescribable joy and fulfillment anticipated. lead to isolation, just when couples are and Orthodox) will experience age-related men and women who are now parents and experiencing a life crisis that experts liken decline in fertility equally. The age brackets can offer the kind of validating support that to receiving a cancer diagnosis. won’t vary, but diagnosis at presentation couples crave. “Getting it” and having been Couples struggling with infertility can, likely will. Polycystic Ovary Syndrome there is a big piece of the success of the and often do, experience waves of intense (PCOS) and male factor will be most work in the field of infertility. emotions and states, ranging from shock, prevalent among the Orthodox because For more information, contact Elana fear, and disillusionment to anger, shame, of high rates of obesity in the Orthodox Frank, Jewish Fertility Foundation, 770- and despair. Loss of control over one’s body community and because marriage and 843-7413, or visit jewishfertilityfoundation. and future is a profoundly and potentially attempts at fecundity (the ability to produce org. life-altering experience. And, when the an abundance of offspring) start earlier treatment options involve time-consuming, than among Conservative and Reform. Tricia Anbinder, LCSW, a clinical social intensive, painful, and incredibly expensive Conversely, the Reform and Conservative worker in a private psychotherapy practice, medications and procedures — in vetro would be more likely to experience egg- serves on the Jewish Fertility Foundation fertilization (IVF) alone can cost between related issues, as they typically have first Education and Support Committee. Elana $15,000 and $20,000 per cycle — it’s not attempt at pregnancy older than Orthodox Frank, MPA, is the executive director and uncommon for infertility to become a women. founder of the Jewish Fertility Foundation. preoccupying, defining chapter in the life of Organizations like Jewish Fertility Reprinted with permission from The New a couple. Foundation (JFF) are making great efforts to York Jewish Week, in the JOFA (Jewish The rates of infertility within the meet couples in their pain and offer resources Orthodox Feminist Alliance) Blog, January Jewish community are higher than the for hope. JFF provides financial assistance, 11, 2018, jewishweek.timesofisrael.com/ national average, 1:6 compared to 1:8. Also educational awareness, and emotional the-silent-struggle-of-infertility/ JF&CS News A PLACE TO CALL HOME. Jewish looking for: Family & Career Services (JF&CS) and • residents to live in the new home, Camp Twin Lakes (CTL) have announced located in Rutledge, Georgia, about 45 the opening and full licensure of a new minutes east of Atlanta. The home is group home for adults with intellectual fully compliant with the Americans with and developmental disabilities. The Eric Disabilities Act. M. Robbins Group Home at Camp Twin • home-care workers and house Lakes will provide support to individuals managers to support the individuals in with the purpose of helping them live as their home. Camp Twin Lakes kitchen Camp Twin Lakes dining area independently as possible and creating a • employment opportunities within of building a house together for adults the house was completed and the process year-round community where they can the local community for the individuals. with developmental disabilities, on to get full licensure began. live, work, and play in an inclusive camp “There are several former campers land owned by CTL. Together, they Both CTL and JF&CS Atlanta are and community environment. with medical and life challenges for then collaborated to raise money for focused on enriching the community and “This is the ideal partnership, whom the opportunity to live at camp and build this unique group home. improving the quality of life for those in allowing individuals with intellectual would be a dream come true,” said Jill Finally, individuals with intellectual need. and developmental disabilities to have Morrisey, Camp Twin Lakes’ CEO. and developmental disabilities from “JF&CS’ program strives to offer an affordable home of their own, along “Camp Twin Lakes is excited to deepen JF&CS’ IndependenceWORKS program opportunities for adults with disabilities with opportunities for employment our impact for campers all year long, began traveling to the new CTL group to be as independent as possible and gain and community involvement,” said beyond the summer camp experience.” home to assist with cleaning the cabins, employment in the area of their interest,” JF&CS’ Director of Intellectual and With the support of the Community providing them an opportunity to develop said Rick Aranson, JF&CS CEO. “This Developmental Disabilities Services Foundation of Greater Atlanta, the housekeeping skills. In addition, Helping LaWanda Crawl. JF&CS/CTL partnership began in Hands Ministry, located in Rutledge, The organizations are actively 2012, with collaborative discussions donated appliances for the home. In 2015, See JF&CS NEWS, page 25 March-April 2018 THE JEWISH GEORGIAN Page 25

impressive collection of vineyards, while help individuals and families navigate the “It was great to see both BaMidbar supporting an extraordinary program. complex process of finding and receiving and JAAN talk about reducing the stigma JF&CS News The Zimmerman-Horowitz Independent appropriate services. We continue to of mental health as well as addiction,” From page 24 Living Program, a nonsectarian program, work toward reducing the stigma and said Anderson. “These are two areas provides supportive living services increasing awareness of substance abuse often shrouded in shame. that enable adults with intellectual in the Jewish community as well as offer “It is important to peel back the unique and innovative project enables us and developmental disabilities to live counseling through our clinical services layers and normalize these very real to achieve these important goals.” as independently as possible. Visit at JF&CS. human experiences rather than hiding “We are committed to offering thetasting.org to purchase tickets. In February Sally Anderson, HAMSA them and pretending these are not issues employment for our residents in camp clinician at JF&CS, presented at an in our community.” operations, which may include food HAMSA WORKS TO GROW event co-hosted by the Jewish Addiction Want to get involved? HAMSA is service, housekeeping, program areas, or NETWORK OF RESOURCES. Awareness Network based in Southern looking for people to share their recovery the farm,” said Camp Twin Lakes COO Helping Atlantans Manage Substance California and BaMidbar, a wilderness stories, either of their own addiction Dan Matthews. We are also committed Abuse (HAMSA), a program of Jewish therapy program based in Colorado. or their experience with a loved one. to ensuring that the residents have Family and Career Services (JF&CS), HAMSA, Congregation Dor Tamid, Additionally, HAMSA is seeking young opportunities to be a part of our local is growing and deepening our programs Temple Beth Tikvah, Gesher L’torah, adults who want to host a “sober event” Morgan County community.” and services for addiction recovery in Congregation Etz Chaim, and Temple and partner with HAMSA with those For more information, contact the Atlanta Jewish community. Because Kehillat Chaim came together to help in recovery who would be open to LaWanda Crawl at 770-677-9420. this is a large and growing problem, sponsor this event, which offered two accompanying people to meetings. collaboration and partnership will be sessions about increasing dialogue on As HAMSA grows and adapts to SAVE THE DATE. The Tasting 2018, required. With this in mind, HAMSA mental health and addiction. One session respond to the community it serves, which supports JF&CS’ Zimmerman- is working to increase the number of was for rabbis and a second session was check our Facebook page for updates Horowitz Independent Living Program providers in the Atlanta area who are open to the community in the evening. on programs and services in the Atlanta (Z-H ILP), takes place Thursday, May able to serve the Jewish community in The event offered education on substance metro area. If you would like to learn 17, at the Grand Hyatt Buckhead. Guests a culturally sensitive way. In addition to abuse, addiction and recovery, and how more or volunteer please contact Mandy will enjoy delicious tastings from some a full-time program manager, we have to offer support to Jewish community Wright, program manager, at awright@ of Atlanta’s best restaurants and caterers, an Information and Referral specialist members who are affected by these jfcsatl.org or 770-677-9477. as well as spirits and wine from an specific to addiction serving as a guide to issues.

MJCCA seats. Kids (with supervision) are invited JNF that pivotal moment in history when Israel to play on our Paradies Playground while From page 21 From page 21 became a state,” said Roni Wolk. your car gets cleaned. Event is weather “JNF’s Israel@70 celebration will have permitting. Register now, space is limited. something for everyone with Israel in their • Monday, March 19, 7:00-9:00 p.m., MJCCA, 5342 Tilly Mill Road, Dunwoody. a memorable program honoring Israel, recognizing JNF’s place in the Jewish hearts,” remarked Sharon Levison. “The Modern Passover Seder Cooking Class — a Price: Free to the community. opportunity to join with friends at a leading creative twist on the classic Passover Seder state’s history, and looking forward to what the next 70 years will bring. event venue is just the start of what will be a meals. These modern dishes will be the star • Sunday, March 25, 12:00-3:00 p.m., Matzah truly memorable evening.” at your Seder. Dishes include charoset salad, at the Museum — families with children “Seventy supporters of Israel, from all aspects of the Atlanta community, The Israel@70 Platinum Jubilee kicks tri-colored matzah balls, roasted carrots eight and under and their older siblings are off at 6:00 p.m., with a VIP reception with harissa, and triple chocolate biscotti. invited to the Children’s Museum of Atlanta have already committed to serve as hosts and show their support for this wonderful for donors and sponsors who contribute MJCCA, 5342 Tilly Mill Road, Dunwoody. for a full afternoon of Passover-themed $1,800 or more. The community will gather Price: Community $60/Member $50. Open art, music, science, and reading activities. celebration,” said Barbara Lincoln. JNF refers to these 70 Host Committee beginning at 6:45 p.m. for a champagne to the community. Children will visit craft stations, participate celebration with desserts and delicacies. in activities, and learn about Passover, members as its Stars of David, for their role in protecting Israel’s future. They are The program begins at 7:45 p.m. and a • Thursday, March 22, 6:00-9:00 p.m., the holiday of freedom and liberation. JNFuture After-Party starts at 9:00 p.m. Passover Desserts Cooking Class — learn People of all faiths and backgrounds are connected to Israel in a deeply personal way and represent a multitude of expressions of Parking is available at the new parking deck some delicious kosher for Passover treats invited. Children’s Museum of Atlanta, next to the venue; the invitations include a from our resident baker. Dishes will include 275 Centennial Olympic Park Drive NW, support for Israel that are evident in Atlanta. “JNF Atlanta’s Israel@70 Platinum Lyft discount. almond lace cookies, chocolate cookies, Atlanta. Price: Online, in advance: $14.95 For more information or to register coconut macaroons, and almond meringue (use discount code: MJCCA18) or on- Jubilee offers the Atlanta Jewish community a unique chance to come together and relive online, contact Beth Gluck at bgluck@jnf. with a ricotta-mascarpone filling and glazed site, day-of: $14.95 with proof of MJCCA org, or call 404-236-8990 x851. strawberries. MJCCA, 5342 Tilly Mill membership. Road, Dunwoody. Price: Community $50/ Member $40. Open to the community. • Sunday, March 25, 2:00-4:00 p.m., and couples (engaged or married) who are Family Chocolate Seder Class — is there a planning to have children someday. The • Saturday, March 24, 9:30-11:00 a.m., better way to celebrate a holiday than with J-Screen program provides screening and genetic Intown Matzah Mania Cooking Class — chocolate? We will make a few chocolate From page 21 counseling that helps them take the first join us at The General Muir for a Matzah treats, so that we can have our own chocolate step to help ensure the health of their future Mania cooking class. Get ready for Passover Seder. Class will include chocolate-making daily lives, we are constantly shaping the families. We know that 80% of children by making three delicious and kid-friendly and a chocolate Seder. MJCCA, 5342 Tilly present — what we can do to concretely born with a genetic disease are born to recipes — matzah pizza, matzah nachos and Mill Road, Dunwoody. Price: Community impact the future often remains distant parents with no known family history of that matzah bark. The Canteen, 75 5th Street $65/Member $50. Open to the community. and out of reach. JScreen, however, has disease, making screening before pregnancy NW, Atlanta. Only 20 spots available. For cultivated the opportunity for members of important for everyone. children ages 5+. Price: $18. Open to the • Sunday, March 25, 3:30-4:30 p.m. the Jewish community, as well as many Not only will JScreen offer you comfort community. Passover Creations — join MJCCA East others across America, to push our future in and peace of mind for today, it will help Cobb/Roswell families and PJ Library for a a positive direction. ensure a healthier tomorrow. The test offers • Sunday, March 25, 9:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m., fun Passover Creations event, at Michael’s JScreen (jscreen.org) is a national, at- you the unique opportunity to play an active Passover Car Seat Clean Out and Installation Art Store in Rowell. Enjoy a Passover story home genetic screening program that offers role in the future of the Jewish people. So — let us help you Spring clean the chametz led by PJ Library while creating artistic convenient and affordable testing for over this Pesach, while we retell the story to be (leavened products) out of your car. Have Seder plates. Passover desserts provided. 200 genetic diseases common in Ashkenazi, a part of the past, consider JScreen and all your car vacuumed by mobile car-cleaning- Michael’s Art Store, 612 Crossville Road, Sephardi, and Mizrahi groups, and in the the good you could be doing to positively service, US Auto Spa; a certified car-seat Roswell. Price: Free and open to the general population. The test is for singles influence the future. technician will help you reinstall the car community. Page 26 THE JEWISH GEORGIAN March-April 2018

ages, Epstein students have numerous on-stage and performing experiences, helping them to develop confidence and self-esteem. Pictured: (back, from left) Rebecca Greenstein, Samuel Benjamin, Ada Parker, and Mason Steinhauser; and (front) Elin Merlin, Ethan Shapiro, and Madison Jacoboff

By Belle Klavonsky Deutsch to begin volunteering at Catalyst launched its first Comic Book Club, a Sports, an organization that helps people fourth- and fifth-grade extracurricular with physical disabilities pursue adventure activity under the guidance of 21st Century sports. Learning Coordinator Stacy Brown, Media TOPS AT TECH. Twelve Epstein students and Technology Specialist Jessica Osborne, took first-place honors at the 2018 Georgia and Physical Education Teacher Erin Independent and Home School Regional Sweigart. Students meet and discuss Marvel Technology Competition and will now go and DC comics, compare and contrast the on to compete at the 2018 Georgia Student various plotlines and illustrations, and gain Technology Competition. Epstein students exposure to different character types. For experience a student-centered environment the first meeting, students discussed an with advanced technology from a very underlying theme in many comic books: early age, helping them develop their With great power comes great responsibility. passions and become critical thinkers who Here, Charlie Bress and Ashley Dryburgh are confident, creative, and innovative. CREATING JUDAICA. Sixth-grade display two comic books. students at The Davis Academy participated First-place winners are (back, from left) DEEPENING CONNECTIONS TO in the Hiddur Mitzvah project with world- Ilan Bachar, Naomi Furie, Naomi Brager, TEFILLAH. The Davis Academy launched famous Jewish artist Gary Rosenthal. Elliott Furie, and Haiden Jacoboff; and a new program for teaching tefillahunder the Rosenthal spoke about his inspiration, (front) Kayla Furie, Jacob Ross, Samantha direction of Judaic studies teachers Richard career path, and art studio and then provided Dubovy, Brendan Blatt, Kira Nadler, Jacob O’Dell and Rebecca Good. Siddur Shelanu hands-on guidance to students, as they used Sherman, and Wren Woodman. — Siddur Sheli, which means Our Siddur a variety of stained glass pieces to create a — My Siddur, was developed to increase yad (Torah pointer) and mezuzah. The yad mastery of and nurture personal connections will be used at students’ bar/bat mitzvahs to tefillah. Students are creating their own and the mezuzot will be donated to various art, poetry, and music based on themes of worthy causes and organizations around prayers studied. The hope is students will the community. Pictured: Ryan Reiss and develop greater confidence in tefillah. This Benjamin Rosenberg year, the project is being implemented with second- and seventh-grade students (shown 25TH ANNIVERSARY LION PRIDE. here with their projects), with plans to Students at The Davis Academy are expand to all grades in the future. celebrating Spirit Day on the 25th of every month, in honor of the 25th anniversary of the school. In addition to wearing their ON STAGE AT TDSA. Everyone at Torah favorite spirit wear, students such as Levi Day School (TDSA) enjoyed the Middle Perlstein, Mason Maslia, Mason Toporek, School girl’s production, The Mitzvah and Tyler Swartz enjoy a special dessert Man, written and directed by TDSA alum and are invited to participate in some Rachelle Merlis Freedman. Pictured are two Davis Academy 25th Anniversary Trivia. cast members On March 17, at the Buckhead Theatre, the entire community enjoyed a “Marquee Celebration Spotlighting 25 Years,” 100 DAYS. The Davis Academy celebrated featuring live music, dancing, auction the 100th day of school with festive opportunities, dinner, and drinks. programming, including dressing up as 100-year-old men and women, eating themed snacks, and working on creative art projects and activities centered on the number 100. Student projects involved counting out and presenting 100 items ADVENTURES IN 3D PRINTING. brought from home, ranging from candies The Davis Academy participated in the to playing cards; collaborating to complete Georgia Independent and Home Schools 100-piece puzzles; and writing about people Regional Technology Competition and to meet before students turn 100 years BOOK SMART. Second-grade boys at was the top winning school, with 14 first- old. Pictured: (from left) Skyla Rosen, TDSA teamed up with fifth-grade boys place ribbons. First-place winner Maggie Presley Broder, Sammy Manoloche, Lana for a Read Across America activity. After reading a book, both classes compared and Deutsch presented a 3D printed prototype Mahan, Benni Rindsberg, Asher Reyes, and TU B’SHEVAT. Epstein parents experienced contrasted the two major characters in their of a prosthetic lower extremity, designed to Maxwell Sain a joyous Tu B’Shevat program, presented by book. provide greater range of movement in the Pre-K and TK students. Dressed in green, foot. Inspiration for the project came from WITH GREAT POWER COMES GREAT students performed songs to celebrate the CELEBRATING PURIM. What a fabulous a personal rock climbing injury, which led RESPONSIBILITY. The Davis Academy birthday of the trees. From the earliest March-April 2018 THE JEWISH GEORGIAN Page 27

awareness day, complete with tree-planting to challenge themselves, cultivate interests Speakers included Olga Meshoe, CEO of ceremonies. At the Weber School, the beyond traditional coursework, and keep Defend, Embrace, Invest, Support Israel Green Team planned a week of meaningful themselves motivated to learn during senior (DEISI), and Bret Stephens, columnist and activities. The week kicked off with year. associate editor at The New York Times. daffodil planting, in partnership with The Daffodil Project. Students and faculty joined Holocaust survivor Ben Klein in beautifying Weber, while supporting this important organization. Next, the school gathered for a rousing Tu B’Shevat trivia game and lunchtime Seder. Throughout the Haman! Dress-up days at TDSA were a week, students participated in a grade-level blast the week prior to Purim. recycling competition and a Denim Drive led by the Jews Who Reuse club.

STUDENT MILESTONES. AJA’s fifth grade had its Mishnah Day of Learning. Parents joined their children to mark this VAULTING TO VICTORY. Becky Arbiv, important milestone in their children’s Weber Class of 2017, finished her indoor Jewish journey. This day illustrated how track season with the Duke Blue Devils with Jewish knowledge is passed along from a new personal-best jump of 13’11.25” in generation to generation, in an unbreakable pole vault and she earned All-ACC second- chain, as the parents engaged in the study of team honors after finishing in sixth place. Mishnah with their children. HISTORY COMES ALIVE. Eighth- She is now tied for third in Duke’s all-time grade boys researched famous Georgians, MOCK TRIAL The Weber School Mock records. presented their information to their peers, Trial Team (pictured) placed third in its and even dressed up like their subjects. region and advanced to the February 15 district competition. Team members Rosa Brown and Ira Livnat (both 12th grade) each won a best attorney award, and Sammy Weiss-Cowie (12th grade) won two best witness awards. The team’s Defense Squad beat Grady in the first trial.

HIGH TECH. AJA students Margalit Lytton (left) and Shiraz Agichtein competed in the Junior Division of the Fulton County Regional Science and Engineering Fair. YOUNG SCIENTISTS. TDSA’s Margalit Lytton’s project, Hanging by a Afterschool Science Club is one of the STAR STUDENT. Maayan Schoen Thread, compared the strength of cable and most popular classes offered. Dr. Feingold (right) was recognized as Atlanta Jewish suspension bridges. Margalit placed second showed the students how to make magic Academy’s (AJA) STAR Student; she chose in her category. Shiraz Agichtein’s project, with milk, food coloring, and a small squirt Reuven Travis as her STAR Teacher. The Cereal Killer, tested cereal boxes from of dish detergent. PEACE BY PIECE. Weber’s Peace by Student Teacher Achievement Recognition across the U.S. for gluten hot spots. Shiraz Piece students joined students from WD (STAR) program honors Georgia’s highest- placed first in her category; her project was Mohammed School for a visit to The achieving high school seniors and the one of the two highest-scoring projects in Marist School on Ash Wednesday. The teachers who have been most instrumental the Junior Division. Shiraz will represent Weber students observed a full Catholic in their academic development. To obtain AJA at the state fair in March. mass and communion service, as well as the STAR nomination, a student must have the placement of the ashes that mark each the highest score on any single test date of Catholic celebrant. The discussions were the SAT taken through the November test open, informative, and frank — a hallmark date of his or her senior year and be in the of all Peace by Piece gatherings. Partner top 10 percent or top 10 students of his or schools visited Weber in the fall and will her class, based on grade point average. visit Mohammed in the spring. Peace by Piece, which operates under the auspices of FAMOUS GEORGIANS. Eighth-grade girls the Faith Alliance of Metro Atlanta, selects dressed up like the subjects of their projects, members by blind application each year. all famous Georgians. Their presentations to their class included very informative Q & A LEAVING ENGLISH TO THE PROSE. sessions. Weber’s English Department, led by Sam MODEL UN. This year marks the Bradford, dean of English Content, is first time AJA has participated in the expanding its course catalog with a diverse Yeshiva University National Model UN selection of one-semester English courses (YUNMUN). Nine delegates from AJA’s designed for seniors. Similar to the robust Upper School Model UN team, along course offerings students will find in college, with their adviser, Rabbi Jeffrey Frances, these classes — ranging from Film Studies AIPAC IN ACTION. AJA’s Upper School participated. Representing the country of to Young Adult Literature — will allow AIPAC advocacy club members went to the New Zealand, the students participated in students to pursue specialized interests with annual AIPAC Atlanta event, at Mercedes- committees to deal with worldwide crises. MAY THE FOREST BE WITH YOU. a concentrated depth of study. Students are Benz Stadium. This was a great opportunity In contemporary Israel, Tu B’Shevat is excited about the creativity and innovation for the students to network and hear from often celebrated as an environmental in these new courses and the opportunity speakers about the work AIPAC is doing. Page 28 THE JEWISH GEORGIAN March-April 2018 the teens learned the timeless Jewish values of sharing Hashem’s blessings with friends and neighbors, as well as with those less JSU News fortunate, in the form of matanot le’evyonim (giving alms to the poor). JSU ALL NIGHTER. The Jewish Student The activities led to animated Union (JSU) recently hosted its 8th annual discussion sessions, in which Rabbi Neiditch Jewish teen unity All Nighter, Atlanta’s enlightened the teens as to the significance largest Jewish teen event of the year, and of Divine Providence in their lives. it was the most successful one yet. More than 400 participants from 54 schools in the Greater Atlanta area took part in what aptly In JSU clubs across Atlanta, teens could be deemed an event that transcends make hundreds of sandwiches to denominations and unified all the area’s feed the homeless. Jewish teens. The “opening ceremony” of the event, which took place on a Saturday night, was actually the “closing ceremony” More than 400 teens from 54 different of Shabbat, as JSU teen leaders led an schools participate in JSU’s All uplifting havdalah, that included words Nighter. of inspiration from JSU Founder and Executive Director Rabbi Chaim Neiditch. Thereupon, it was “on your mark, get set, Teens celebrating Purim with JSU go!” for the all-nighter, as all the JSU club presidents took part in a Go-Kart race to open the festivities at Andretti’s. Everyone remained vibrantly awake through the night, enjoying activities such JSU leads teens to participate in a as an extreme ropes course, a rock climbing meaningful tikkun olam project in wall, bowling, and, of course, unlimited public high schools. arcade games. The action was pulsating, thanks to a JSU alumnus who stopped by to DJ the event and keep the music going in the Teens bonding and making new CELEBRATING PURIM. Purim is sky lounge; this ensured plenty of simcha friends at JSU’s All Nighter one of the most exciting festivals on dancing that brought smiles to everyone’s the Jewish calendar, and this year, 500 JSU FIGHTS HUNGER WITH TIKKUN faces until the wee hours of the morning. teens from 14 JSU public school clubs in Teens at 14 High Schools make OLAM. Rabbi Neiditch spearheaded a With so many in attendance, it couldn’t Atlanta experienced the fun firsthand. The hamentashen at JSU Purim special charitable project, as he led members help but be noted that the JSU all-nighter teens enjoyed hamentashen they baked celebrations. of 14 JSU clubs across greater Atlanta in event enabled Jewish teens from all over themselves, as they learned about the story preparing food for the region’s homeless. the Greater Atlanta region to share a special of Purim and the special holiday mitzvot. Inspired by the idea of tikkun olam, making bond. Some established new friendships and Considering that these parties were the only the world a better place, Rabbi Neiditch even made plans to become future college Purim celebrations many of the teens would spoke of how important it was, as a central roommates. have this year, Rabbi Neiditch went all out tenet of Judaism, to give of one’s time The event resonated perfectly with to make sure the meet-ups were memorable to help others –— a true form of charity, Rabbi Neiditch’s vision for the JSU, as for each participant. tzedakah. a way to bring together the many young Rabbi Neiditch exposed the teens to an Since tzedakah and tikkum olam hold Jews across the region and help to form a authentic megillah scroll, while teaching true regardless of a person’s religion, as community among them. For many of the them the laws of reading the megillah on it’s important to care for all the world’s teens, the all-nighter represented their first Purim day and evening. Another big hit inhabitants, it was thus with great vigor that Jewish-themed extracurricular activity. As with the teens was the hands-on experience hundreds of teens participated in this noble with every JSU event, word of its success of decorating gift baskets, to be given out JSU teens getting into the festive program. has spread widely, and requests have already as mishloach manot. More than just a Purim spirit Aside from packing food into lunch started pouring in from other schools in the typical arts and crafts session, the basket bags, the teens also decorated the bags region to open additional JSU clubs in the decorating was charged with meaning, as with positive thoughts, well wishes, and coming school year. messages of encouragement and hope. Thousands of sandwiches were then brought to a children’s shelter in downtown Atlanta Get The Jewish Georgian At Home for distribution to the homeless. Receive the next 6 issues for only $20

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online. pans with it. This saves hours of clean up. Freeze leftover Seder wine in ice cube Soup Socks — These “socks” make it trays or sealable plastic bags. These can be easy to add vegetables, poultry, or meat to Kosher Affairs added to recipes that call for wine. liquids. Place desired amount in bag and tie. BCK certification; frozen fruit with no other Be aware that some items may be Submerge into soup or stew. The sock keeps ingredients listed; and water without any frozen or stored from year to year. When in contents intact, while infusing liquid with flavorings. This list is constantly revised, so doubt, check with the manufacturer. flavors. When ready, open sock and use or BY Roberta check online for updates. At Passover, the dollar store is your discard contents. Several everyday food brands (such friend for decorations, disposables, afikomen Sheet pan(s) — These provide perfect Scher as Domino light and dark brown sugars) gifts, and more. surfaces for roasting vegetables, chicken, have year-round kosher-for-Passover or meat, and even baking rolls or bread. My certification designated on the label. Prior SOME STANDOUT favorite brand is USA Pan, which is heavy, to Passover, Breakstone and Publix dairy PASSOVER PRODUCTS non-stick, and dishwasher safe. It’s baaack! Passover is upon us. It’s products with Passover certification are Zester — Use it for zesting and grating the holiday that requires stamina, detailed usually available at Publix. - Ceres peach, mango, and fruit medley fruits and hard cheese. My go-to brand is organization, meticulous planning, and Do-it-yourself money saving tips: Make juices Microplane. much preparation. It is also a time that your own preserves. I make homemade - Lieber’s coconut flour, hazelnut flour, Mason Jars — These are so versatile! seriously stretches the food-shopping orange preserves and strawberry preserves and white almond flour I use them for storing snack mix on my budget. As I do each year, I am sharing every year. The ingredients: sugar, fresh - Gefen gluten-free pie crusts kitchen counter, mixing drinks, pickling some suggestions (old and new) on how to lemon, and fruit. - Pereg assorted spices, including vegetables, and growing herbs. There are “save money at Passover.” And, as I usually Make your own vanilla sugar with KFP cumin hundreds (maybe thousands!) of kitchen say, this phrase is an oxymoron. whole vanilla beans. Simply bury a few - Manischewitz frozen pre-sliced and household uses for these jars; Just do a beans in granulated sugar, and let them gefilte fish Google search. PASSOVER SHOPPING TIPS infuse as long as possible. Be aware that - De La Rosa vinegars Covered cake savers — My #1 favorite the price of bottled vanilla has doubled this - Trader Joe’s raisins bargain find; these are from Dollar Tree. I When possible, use everyday products year. - Dyna-Sea surimi “crab” flakes and “crab” have three of these, one for parve, one for that are considered kosher without special Use chicken bones to make your soup. sticks (available at the Spicy Peach) dairy, and one for Passover. Passover certification. Some examples for For convenience, tie them in cheesecloth. - Dougie’s buffalo wing sauce and barbecue Egg slicer — This tool slices eggs in 2018: pure granulated sugar; non-iodized If you have a Passover-designated food sauce (available at the Spicy Peach) one stroke. I like the little plastic slicer at salt; plain sea salt; most whole spices; processor, make your own matzo meal, Ikea ($2.99). baking soda; unflavored cocoa, such as matzo farfel, powdered sugar, chopped nuts, Spider strainer — This is perfect Hershey’s; extra virgin olive oil; raw, etc. Make cookies and cakes when possible for draining noodles or pasta, blanching whole nuts, such as pecans and almonds instead of purchasing. They are less costly vegetables, deep-frying, and more. I like the without additives; salmon (such as Kirkland and usually taste better, too. Helen Chen, because it is lightweight and brand frozen); ReaLemon and ReaLime Plan ahead — Make a master list and dishwasher safe. juices; plain tea; plain ground coffee; update it yearly. Peeler — I love my peelers when they unsweetened, whole frozen fruit; and eggs. Create a buying group of friends and are sharp. Of all the peelers I’ve tried, the Also usable are Spectrum virgin coconut order hard-to-find or locally costly items Gefen Gluten Free OXO swivel peeler is my all-around favorite. oil, Trader Joe’s organic coconut oil with a Pie Crusts I buy mine at Bed, Bath & Beyond (with a coupon of course). Disposable (one-time use) plastic gloves — I buy mine at Sam’s Club, (2,000 for about $10), but they are also available at Dollar Tree in much smaller quantities. Extra Ice Cube Trays — Another dollar store buy. I use these for freezing extra herbs. I add olive oil to cleaned, dry fresh herbs and put them in the trays. When they are frozen, I pop them out into plastic zipper bags and store them in the freezer. Basil, parsley, and dill work well. De La Rosa Wine Dyna-Sea Vinegars Seafood Sticks

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Along with various Passover products, wine, and catering specialties, Kosher Gourmet will be offering a wide selection of Montreal Kosher cakes and cookies: According to Steve Gilmer, “These pastries are affordable and delicious.” At the Spicy Peach, you will find many Soup Socks first-time-in-Atlanta products, including an assortment of French gourmet cheeses, ----- desserts, and a decadent chocolate mousse cake (which sold out last year). Always consult with your rabbinical authority or contact the AKC, because TEN TIME-SAVING KITCHEN TOOLS Passover guidelines change from year to FOR PASSOVER AND EVERYDAY year. By the way, the AKC offers an annual kosher-for-Passover food guide, which is Parchment paper — I buy mine (a perfect for local shoppers. To receive a copy, 2-pack) at Costco and line all of my baking e-mail [email protected], or contact the March-April 2018 THE JEWISH GEORGIAN Page 31

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Participants “We are very will enjoy a five-day, four-night retreat with excited to be renowned Pardes faculty, bringing Torah working with to life through dynamic havruta (paired) Eliana Leader, and learning with diverse participants, fun and her team at Ramah engaging activities for all ages, and delicious kosher food in a relaxing environment. Darom, to build a Levine Center at Ramah Darom new partnership that will bring work with Ramah Darom, a partner whose and offer exceptional programming not found excellent Torah, mission is to create programs where Judaism anywhere else in the Southeast. With Pardes innovative can grow and thrive and where Jews of all expanding its presence in North America and programming, and Eliana Leader backgrounds can come together for positive working to create more opportunities for its diverse Jewish and inspiring experiences. We’re thrilled to alumni and communities, this new partnership community build an exciting Shavuot program together, allows these like-minded organizations to offer building to the where we can utilize the strengths of both their community a beautiful backdrop to bring broader public,” of our organizations to create rich and deep learning to life. said Rabba Yaffa Jewish learning experiences.” “As we grow our portfolio of experiential Epstein, director This partnership is the perfect fit for learning opportunities throughout the year, we of education, wanted to include a program that focuses on Ramah Darom and Pardes, as both institutions Participants are engaged and inspired North America, exploring the richness of our sacred texts in a are working to enhance their offerings of by Pardes paired learning Pardes. “As inspiring programming and instill a life-long relatable and accessible way, for an audience of Pardes expands diverse Jewish practice and background,” says love of Jewish living and learning to a broader For more information, visit ramahdarom. its work in North Eliana Leader, director of the Kaplan Mitchell audience. Ramah Darom is establishing org/Shavuot, or contact Eliana Leader at America, it has partnerships with organizations to bring the Retreat Center at Ramah Darom. “With Pardes’ Rabba Yaffa Epstein [email protected] or 678-367-8416. been exciting to best-of-the-best to its 122-acre Clayton campus expertise in exciting, dynamic, inclusive, March-April 2018 THE JEWISH GEORGIAN Page 33 practical, one can kasher some types of has brewed only unflavored, caffeinated, utensils. Different utensils have different pure coffee, clean thoroughly, and replace Kosher Korner methods of kashering. with a new or Pesach glass carafe and new Metal utensils that have been used for filters. For any other coffeemaker, clean Oven hoods and exhaust fans filters: cooking, serving, or eating chometz may thoroughly, and do not use for 24 hours; These should be cleaned and free of any be kashered by cleaning them thoroughly, pour one cup of water into chamber; heat food residue. waiting 24 hours, and then immersing water in unit, and allow it to drip over the Microwave ovens: If the walls of a them, one by one, into a kosher-for-Pesach exposed metal base; replace plastic filter BY Reuven microwave get really hot, it cannot be pot in which water is bubbling (rapidly holder and filters. kashered for Pesach. To test, cook an open boiling). One can kasher an oversized pot Keurig machine: The Keurig is a new Stein potato in the microwave, until it has been by bringing water to a boil and dropping type of coffeemaker that requires kashering steaming for a few minutes. Place your hand a hot rock into the pot, causing the pot to year-round if it is used with non-kosher on the ceiling of the microwave to see if it overflow on all sides. The rock needs to be products, including hot cocoa mix, Swiss The AKC wishes you and your family a has become too hot to touch. If you cannot heated in order to make sure the water stays Miss, and Café Escapes. If someone places happy and kosher Passover. hold your hand there for 15 seconds, then it boiling. For pots with handles of a separate a non-kosher or non-KFP mug under the Moshe told Pharaoh, in the name of the should not be used for Pesach. If you are able material, one should consult with a rabbi machine, it will not affect the status of the Almighty, “to let my people go that they to hold your hand there for 15 seconds, then before kashering. Bake pans and sheet pans machine. A Keurig should be kashered may serve me.” The holiday of Passover is the microwave can be kashered for Pesach. cannot be kashered. before Passover use, as some kosher products the holiday of the Jewish people celebrating First, it should be cleaned. A toothpick are not KFP. One should always check with their freedom and their ability to serve the should be used to clean out the holes of the SINKS one’s rabbi, but according to many, one can Almighty. vent. Wait 24 hours since the last use. Fill a kasher a Keurig for Passover. To do this, Celebrate your Passover with authentic large paper container with water, and bring to China and porcelain sinks should be wait 24 hours, then clean thoroughly. Then kosher foods. Do not be misled by non- a boil. Move the container to a new spot, and completely lined with contact paper or other either dip the K-cup holder in boiling water kosher-for-Passover caterers and bagel stores bring to a boil again. The turntable should be appropriate material. In addition, dishes that or pour boiling water on the holder. One way that sell non-certified Passover foods. This replaced. Some recommend taping a piece are to be washed in china or porcelain sinks to do this is to cover the bottom of the cup food is not kosher for Passover. Below is a of cardboard or contact paper over the glass must be washed in a Pesach dishpan and holder with the torn-off base of a Styrofoam guide to preparing you kitchen for Passover. windowpane. placed on a Pesach rack. cup, and allow the hot water to fill and go May this holiday bring joy to you and Barbeque grills: A grill cannot be Stainless steel sinks can be kashered. through the system. It is not possible to tovel your families. L’shana Haba B’Yerushalaim. kashered by just turning on the gas. Kashering Clean the sink thoroughly. The sink should a Keurig machine, and according to many it should be done with a blowtorch (only by not be used with anything hot for 24 hours is not necessary. PREPARING AND KASHERING THE qualified personnel) or by sandwiching the prior to kashering. Then, pour boiling hot Refrigerator/freezer: Thoroughly clean. KITCHEN FOR PESACH grates between charcoals and setting them water over the sink from a Pesach kettle/pot, Lining shelves is not necessary. Ice trays on fire. An alternate method is to replace the covering every part of the sink, including should be put away with chometz dishes. (Must be done before Erev Pesach—mid- grates of the grill. The part of the grill cavity the drain and the spout of the water faucet. Shelves: Those used year-round should morning) that is level with the grate must also be be cleaned and covered for Pesach. kashered by heating it to a glow. The empty GLASSWARE Tables: A table upon which chometz is OVENS grill cavity must be kashered by cleaning, eaten during the year may be used on Pesach closing the hood, and setting it to broil for 40 When special Pesach glassware is if it is covered with a waterproof covering Conventional oven (gas or electric): minutes. unavailable, one may kasher drinking (e.g., a sheet of plastic). It is preferable to Thoroughly clean with an oven cleaner. If a glasses by immersing them in cold water put cardboard or four or more layers of caustic type of oven cleaner (such as Easy- COOKTOPS for three 24-hour periods. The water should newspaper on the table under the plastic Off) is used and some stubborn spots remain be emptied and refilled in between. This covering. Table pads may be overturned and after two applications, the remaining spots On a gas range, the cast iron or metal procedure, however, does not apply to glass used. may be disregarded. Once the oven and grate(s) on which the pots sit may be (Pyrex) that is used with heat. racks have been cleaned, kasher the oven by thoroughly cleaned, inserted into the oven, ITEMS THAT CANNOT BE turning it to broil or the highest setting for 40 and kashered together with the oven. COUNTERTOPS KASHERED FOR PESACH minutes. On an electric cooktop, turn the burners Self-cleaning oven: The self-cleaning on the high heat setting for a few minutes, Granite, marble, and stainless steel Bread machine, china, CorningWare, cycle will clean and kasher the oven until they come to a glow. countertops may be kashered by cleaning crockpot, George Forman Grill, grater simultaneously. Clean the inside face of the For both types of cook tops, the area them, waiting 24 hours, and pouring boiling (any), knives with plastic handles, Melmac, oven door, as well as the opposing outer rim between the burners should be covered with water over them. Many countertops are pasta maker, plastic utensils, porcelain, of the oven outside the gasket, as these areas a double layer of heavy-duty foil. The knobs made of materials that are not able to porcelain enamel pots, Pyrex, sandwich are not necessarily cleaned during the cycle. with which the gas or electricity is turned on be kashered; those countertops need to maker, stoneware, synthetic rubber, Teflon, Continuous cleaning oven: One should be cleaned. be covered with a non-porous material. toaster oven, and waffle iron. should inspect the oven to make sure it Glass, Corning, Halogen, or Ceran For further information on kashering the is clean. Then the oven should be turned electric smooth-top ranges: To kasher many new types of materials used to make KOSHER DAY AT THE BRAVES 2017 on to 450 degrees for one hour, so that the the burner area, clean well, and turn on countertops, visit www.crcweb.org or www. continuous mechanism can work. If spots the elements until they glow. The burner star-k.org. Kosher Day at the Braves 2018 is remain, leave the oven on for a few hours, area is now considered kosher for Pesach. Sunday, May 6. For details, contact the to allow the continuous clean mechanism to The remaining area that does not get red MISCELLANEOUS AKC office, at 404-634-4063. deep clean, or remove the spots with oven hot is not kosher for Pesach, so it should cleaner or steel wool. If the spots are dark be covered with foil, if it will not damage Baby high chair: Thoroughly clean. It Rabbi Reuven Stein is director of supervision and can be crumbled if scratched, they can the cooktop. Another option is to place an is preferable to cover the tray with contact for the Atlanta Kashruth Commission, a non- be disregarded. In all cases, the oven should approximately 1/8” thick metal disc on the paper. profit organization dedicated to promoting then be kashered by turning it to broil for 40 burner area to raise the Pesach pots above Blech: This requires kashering with a kashruth through education, research, and minutes. the glass surface. This will help prevent blowtorch. supervision. Broiler: Since food is cooked directly the pots from coming in contact with the Blender/food processor/smoothie on the pan or grill, it must be heated to a non-kosher-for-Pesach area of the cooktop. machine: A new or Pesachdik receptacle glow in order to be used on Pesach. An This disc should not extend beyond the (plus any part of the unit that makes direct alternate method is to replace the pan with designated cooking area. contact with food) is required. Thoroughly a new pan and kasher the empty broiler clean the appliance. The blade should be cavity by cleaning and setting it to broil for METAL UTENSILS, SILVERWARE, treated like any knife, which should be 40 minutes. If one does not intend to use the POTS, KIDDUSH CUPS koshered through boiling water. broiler on Pesach, one may still use the oven, Can opener (manual or electric): clean even without kashering the broiler, provided When possible, it is preferable to have thoroughly. the broiler has been thoroughly cleaned. separate utensils for Pesach. If this is not Coffeemaker: For a coffeemaker that Page 34 THE JEWISH GEORGIAN March-April 2018

friend Richard Bracker, this one’s for and Schwartz on Sports about you. Richard was an interesting guy. He grew TALKING SPORTS WITH DAVE COHEN. up in Toledo, Ohio, and graduated from Ohio In 2007, I did a “Schwartz on Sports” feature State with a degree in journalism. He was the on Dave Cohen, who turned out to be one of BY Jerry varsity wrestling manager. When he heard the most interesting and knowledgeable people that my son, Michael, was a high school with whom I’ve ever talked about sports. Schwartz wrestler, then went on to pledge AEPi at the His sports resume was really impressive; he University of Georgia, we had another instant worked with Bob Costas, Mike Tirico, and connection. Nancy and I became good friends James Brown, and he was also a play-by-play REMEMBERING RICHARD BRACKER. with Richard and his wife, Judy, and shared announcer for the New York Yankees during My first contact with Richard Bracker was many family events, dinners, theater, and the 1995-1996 season. He even played the role in December of 2002. He sent me an email Hadassah programs. of an announcer in the great basketball movie Richard Bracker, a man who Glory Days saying he had read a “Schwartz on Sports” He became a close friend, and I valued . He had a chance to talk about and enjoyed life column in The Jewish Georgian and wanted his friendship. He loved old movies and experience sports at the highest levels. to know if I was from Toledo. I’m not, but it big band music, and he’d always ask me if I had seen Dave off and on over the years got us to talking, and he said, “Let’s meet.” I remembered a particular movie, actor, or would have come out of that deal. at the “J,” but never had an opportunity to We did, at the Cracker Barrel on Jimmy actress from the late ‘30s or ‘40s. He couldn’t Richard was the editor-in-chief of a continue our discussion. But in October of Carter Boulevard, and that was the start of a believe that I had never seen Gone with the number of trade publications, including 2017, I found out he’d taken on a new sport, weekly meeting for lunch and a friendship that Wind and always let me know when it was U.S. Gypsum and Demolition Age. His work pickleball. He has been playing pickleball on lasted 15 years. Our lunches took us from the being shown on TV. You know what, Richard? allowed him and Judy to travel to some exotic the JCC courts with his wife, Kathleen, and it Cracker Barrel to various IHOPs, Starbucks, Next time it’s on, I’m watching it. places and meet a variety of interesting people. looked like it was just a matter of time until some diners, and finally the Waffle House near Richard was a big fan of “Schwartz on Richard was great at networking, and he he got good at this popular game. And he has our homes in Forsyth County. Sports;” I gave him a copy of each issue. Judy was curious about people. That quality allowed continued his baseball career in the Senior For the last five years, we shot pool every told me that he saved every one of them. That him many opportunities to meet new people Men’s League, which he has been playing in Thursday morning at the Adult Recreation meant a lot to me. He even gave me some and make new friends. He was still operating since the mid-1980s, starting in New York and Center in Roswell. I very seldom beat him and column ideas. One of the most interesting ones his business, Bracker Communications, until continuing after moving to Atlanta in 1997. accused him of having gotten lessons from was a 2007 column about Sidney Maurer, a his death. In between pickleball games, we had Minnesota Fats at some time. He even had his guy whose bio read, “A man of many stories.” For a guy in his late 80s, he was in a chance to talk about what’s going on in own pool cue that his daughters, Rhonda and Sidney drew portraits of sports legends, remarkably good health. He loved golf and the world of sports, including the World Connie, gave him. including Babe Ruth, Ted Williams, Michael played regularly, and he kept his regular Series, the Super Bowl, sliding techniques, We both had a love of sports, and most Jordan, and many others. Richard arranged the workout schedule at a variety of gyms. Sandy Koufax, and pitching deliveries. (He of our discussions centered on that. Richard interview and even had lunch with us while He and Judy were married for 62 years. developed a new trick pitch for the Senior was a baseball fanatic growing up. He read we talked. They had a wonderful life together, which League and had me catch it a couple of times; Sporting News religiously and could recount Richard was involved in journalism included living in Cleveland, Chicago, and I told him he needed to give it a name, but he names and statistics of players, not only in most all of his life, and this allowed him to then Atlanta to be near their daughters, Rhonda hadn’t come up with one yet.) That’s a pretty the Major Leagues but also in the Minors. He experience having a few beers with Bill Veeck, (Alan) Basner and Connie (Steve) Mintz, three good range of topics. I’m looking forward to soured on baseball and stopped being a fan the one-time innovative and eccentric owner grandsons, and one great granddaughter. seeing Dave on the courts, playing with or after the strike of 1994. His grandson, Toby of the Cleveland Indians, St. Louis Browns, His death on New Year’s Day this year against him, and talking some more sports. Basner, became a Major League umpire, and and Chicago White Sox. Veeck was the only came suddenly, although he had been sick for Here’s a guy who knows what he’s talking I kidded Richard that not even that could get owner to have a midget on his baseball team, a while. He never talked about it. about. him back to the game he once loved. But there who actually came to bat. (Guess what? He I told Judy that I was writing this tribute were other sports to talk about, and we spent walked.) Richard almost worked for Veeck in in The Jewish Georgian, and she said, “He Until next time, drive for the bucket and lots of time discussing the Hawks and Falcons. public relations. Just imagine the stories that would have loved knowing that.” So, my good score.

family. This event, for teens and their 812-3993 or howard.schreiber@atlantajcc. families, is open to the community. The org. cost is $42 per person. For information, MATZAH AT THE MUSEUM. The Thought you’d like to know contact Paige Godfrey, 678-812-4082 or MJCCA welcomes families with children [email protected]. 8 and younger (and their older siblings) to Matzah at the Museum, Sunday, March By Jonathan Barach biscotti. This class, for ages 21+, is $50 for members and $60 for nonmembers. For ATHENS JEWISH FILM FESTIVAL 25, 12:00 noon-3:00 p.m., at the Children’s Museum of Atlanta. This program is SPECIAL SEDER FOR SPECIAL details, contact Howard Schreiber, 678- 10TH ANNIVERSARY. The Athens $15.95 in advance online (use discount PEOPLE. Congregation Shearith Israel’s 812-3993 or howard.schreiber@atlantajcc. Jewish Film Festival is March 25-28, at code MJCCA18; admission guaranteed) annual Model Seder for Special Needs org. Ciné Bar Café Cinema, 234 W. Hancock and $14.94 at the door, with proof of Adults and their caregivers is Sunday, Avenue, in downtown Athens. On March JCC membership (admission regulated March 18. A Passover dinner will be served PASSOVER DESSERTS. On Thursday, 24, there will be an opening night reception by capacity). People of all faiths and from 4:30-6:30 p.m., by reservation only, March 22, 6:00-9:00 p.m., at the MJCCA, and dinner at 6:00 p.m., followed by the backgrounds are invited to this afternoon at CSI, 1180 University Dr. NE, Atlanta. learn to make chocolate soufflé, macaroons, filmThe Women’s Balcony, at 8:00 p.m., at of Passover-themed art, music, science, and There is no charge, but an RSVP and and much more. This class, for ages 21+, is Georgia Museum of Art, 90 Carlton Street. reading activities. For information, contact registration are required by March 9. To $40 for members and $50 for nonmembers. On March 28, there will be a closing night Rabbi Glusman, 678-812-4161 or brian. register or for more information, contact For details, contact Howard Schreiber, 678- film and party at 6:15 p.m., at Hotel Indigo, [email protected]. Rachael Rosenberg, at Rkrjr2@comcast. 812-3993 or howard.schreiber@atlantajcc. 500 College Avenue. Visit athensjff.org for net or 678-305-9401. org. more information, schedule, a complete list of films, or to purchase tickets. VOICES OF SPRING. Atlanta Young Singers will present a concert that will PASSOVER WITH A TWIST. At the BBYO FAMILY SHABBAT. On Friday, include classical, popular, and ethnic Modern Passover Seder cooking class, March 23, 6:00- 9:30 p.m., at Atlanta CHOCOLATE SEDER. Join the MJCCA music, on Sunday April 15, at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 20, 7:00-9:00 p.m., at Marriott Northwest at Galleria, Greater on Sunday, March 25, 2:00-4:00 p.m., for a at Congregation Shearith Israel. Tickets the Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta Region BBYO will welcome Family Chocolate Seder. This event is $50 are $5. For more information, contact Atlanta (MJCCA), participants will learn all BBYO families to its Annual Family for members and $65 for nonmembers. Jodi Salomon, at executivedirector@ to make dishes including charoset salad, Shabbat Dinner, for dinner, a meaningful Participants will make a few chocolate shearithisrael.com or 404-503-9905. risotto, tri-colored matzah balls, roasted service, and an opportunity to meet or treats and then have a chocolate Seder. For carrots with harissa, and triple chocolate reconnect with the rest of the BBYO details, contact Howard Schreiber, 678- March-April 2018 THE JEWISH GEORGIAN Page 35

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Sweet and Crunchy Quinoa Salad 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1 cup shredded coconut Oven-Fried Boneless Lemon Chicken Adapted from a recipe by Paula Shoyer, 1 cup chopped pecans award-winning cookbook author, pastry Yields about 18 eggrolls 1/4 cup margarine, safflower oil, or butter Oven frying is a healthier alternative to chef, and recipe developer 1/4 cup brown or white sugar deep frying. This recipe is fast, easy, and Prepare the crepes: Beat eggs lightly; 1/4 cup honey delicious. Lemon zest and lemon juice Serves about 8 add remaining ingredients. Don’t overbeat. 1/2 teaspoon salt give the chicken a tart, tangy flavor. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a 10” nonstick 1 cup raisins 1 cup quinoa, rinsed frying pan. Pour a scant 3/4 cup batter 1 cup dates, cut up 1/2 cup matzo meal 1 medium sweet potato, peeled and cut into hot pan; swirl pan to cover the bottom 1 teaspoon cinnamon 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest into 1/2-inch cubes completely. As soon as batter is set, use a Optional: 1 cup chocolate chips 1/2 teaspoon paprika 3 1/2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, spatula to carefully flip over; cook for 15 1/4 teaspoon salt divided more seconds. Remove from pan. Continue Preheat oven to 325 degrees. 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1/3 cup walnuts until all batter has been used. You may need Line a 9” x 13” jelly roll pan with Cooking spray 4 teaspoons apple cider vinegar to re-grease pan between crepes. parchment. Combine matzo farfel, coconut, 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 2 teaspoons honey Prepare the filling: In a large skillet, and nuts in a bowl and spread mixture in pan. 5 oz. each) 1/4 teaspoon salt heat oil. Add julienned onions and shredded Bake for 15-20 minutes, tossing several 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper cabbage. Sauté until onions are soft and times until lightly toasted. 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin (optional) cabbage is wilted. Add pastrami strips and Meanwhile, in a 2-quart saucepan, Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Coat a 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon garlic powder. Sauté 5 minutes, stirring combine oil, margarine, or butter with sugar, baking pan with cooking spray. 1/3 cup dried cranberries frequently. honey, and salt. Bring to a simmer for a few In a shallow bowl, combine matzo 4 scallions, sliced Assemble the egg rolls: Line a baking minutes, stirring constantly. meal, lemon zest, paprika, and salt. Optional: 1/2 cup toasted chopped walnuts sheet with parchment paper. Place 1/3 cup Remove syrup mixture from heat, and In another shallow bowl, mix lemon or pecans filling at one edge of a crepe. Fold in top and add toasted farfel-coconut-nut mixture. Mix juice and 1 tablespoon water. bottom, then roll, starting from filling. Place well, coating evenly and then place back on Dip chicken in liquid mixture, then Place the quinoa in a small saucepan seam-side down on prepared baking sheet. sheet pan. in matzo mixture, coating entire breast, and add 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil, Repeat with remaining crepes and filling. Increase oven to 350 degrees, and toast and lay on the baking pan. Repeat with and simmer for 15 minutes, or until the Bake eggrolls, uncovered, in mixture for 20-25 minutes, until it is golden remaining breasts. Drizzle chicken with water is evaporated. Turn off the heat, and a 350-degree preheated oven, for brown, stirring several times to avoid burning. oil. let quinoa sit covered for at least one hour approximately 20 minutes, until crispy. Transfer granola to a large mixing bowl. Bake 20-25 minutes or until chicken or, preferably, three hours. With a spatula, stir in raisins, dates, and is cooked through and no longer pink Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Place ----- cinnamon, breaking up any large clumps. inside. the sweet potato cubes on a roasting pan, Cool thoroughly, and add optional and toss with 1/2 tablespoon of the olive Matzo Brei chocolate chips. ----- oil. Bake for 25 minutes or until you can This is a classic Passover recipe passed Store in an airtight container. just pierce the cubes with a fork. Set aside. down through generations. I am sharing my The Pioneer Woman’s Passover Brisket In a small bowl, combine the favorite no-fail version. It can be halved, ----- Adapted from a recipe by Ree Drummond, remaining three tablespoons olive oil, doubled, tripled etc. The Pioneer Woman vinegar, honey, salt, pepper, cumin, and The World’s Easiest Baked Chicken cinnamon. Whisk well. 2 sheets of matzo Ree is definitely not a kosher or Jewish When the quinoa is dry, break it apart 2 large eggs In February, my amazing daughter-in-law cook, but she shared a simple and yummy using a whisk, and place in a large bowl. Salt and pepper Aliza prepared this chicken recipe for 50 brisket recipe. Add half the vinaigrette, and mix with the 3 tablespoons vegetable oil people at my grandson Shaya’s bar mitzvah. whisk. Add more to taste, depending on This recipe can be doubled, tripled, or more. 1 whole 5-8 lb. beef brisket how wet you like your quinoa. (I add it Break matzo into 1/2” pieces; place in 1 24-ounce bottle ketchup or chili sauce all.) Add the sweet potatoes, cranberries, a medium bowl. Cover with very hot tap Serves 3-4 people 1 packet of onion soup mix (box contains scallions, and optional nuts. Mix gently. water. Let stand for about 30 seconds, then 2 packets) Serve at room temperature. drain well. 1 fryer, cut into 8 pieces Beat eggs in another medium bowl; 1/3 of a 40-ounce jar Place trimmed, rinsed, and dried ----- season with salt and pepper. Add drained Gold’s Sweet and Sour brisket in a baking dish. Rub with salt, matzo; mix until ingredients are combined Duck Sauce garlic powder, paprika, and pepper on both Pastrami Egg Rolls and a wet batter forms. Garlic powder sides. From A Taste Of Pesach 2, Artscroll/Shaar Heat oil in a large skillet over medium Mix ketchup or chili sauce with onion Press heat. Add batter and fry, turning once, until Preheat oven to soup mix. Add about 1 cup of water or golden and just cooked through, about 2 350 degrees. more to make it slightly thin. From the authors: “A new way to serve the minutes per side. Serve with jam, maple Clean and dry Pour sauce over the meat, cover pan ubiquitous crepe that is synonymous with syrup, sugar, or additional salt. chicken, and shake a with foil, and marinate 12-24 hours in the Pesach. Baking it uncovered gives it an Optional: Add caramelized onions to bit of garlic powder refrigerator. egg roll wrapper texture.” batter. on both sides of each Place covered dish in a preheated piece. 275-degree oven, and cook for 6-8 Crepes: ----- Place chicken in hours, depending on brisket size. Check tenderness after several hours by sticking 8 eggs an oven-safe baking Gold’s Sweet 1 cup potato starch Granola dish, and pour sauce two forks in brisket and pulling in opposite and Sour Duck directions. Meat should come apart easily. 1 cup water Adapted from the Genius Kitchen over chicken. Bake, Sauce 1/2 teaspoon salt uncovered, for 1 hour When brisket is done, remove from oil for frying According to the Genius Kitchen website or until done. Serve oven and place on a cutting board. Slice (geniuskitchen.com), “This recipe was with additional sweet and sour sauce on the against the grain. “Don’t be disturbed if Filling: originally printed in the ‘Can’t Believe side. meat totally falls apart! That means it’s 1 tablespoon oil It’s Kosher’ cookbook.” It is delicious for good,” says Ree. 2 onions, julienned breakfast or as a snack. Return the sliced meat to the sauce 1 (8-ounce) bag shredded cabbage ----- until ready to serve, or place meat on a 8 slices pastrami 2 1/2 cups matzo farfel See RECIPES, page 36 Page 36 THE JEWISH GEORGIAN March-April 2018

realize the magnitude of the task, which now Goldstein flew to Tel Aviv and participated Let us hope that the following quotes Israel faces the people of Israel in the Holy Land. in the meeting of the Actions Committee of from that address will inspire us all on the My hope and prayers, sent to you from the The Jewish Agency. “It was a stirring event 70th birthday of Israel. “The proclamation of From page 15 cradle city of liberty where freedom was when our colleagues from a cut-off Jerusalem the State of Israel was an act of faith, as great proclaimed 172 years ago, is for the success were able to reach us - as if they came from as any in Jewish history, as great an act of Israel came down. Standing next to me was of the Jewish State and for an enduring the other end of the world,” Goldstein faith as that which led Israel of old to plunge a police officer, and he snapped to attention peace.” vividly recalled. “The whole of Palestine into the Red Sea in quest of the Promised and saluted that flag with the greatest respect. “Hadassah Cheers Truman’s Actions” was a battlefield and Jerusalem was at the Land,” Goldstein said. “There was no That was a very special moment, and I am was a headline in the Reading, Pennsylvania, center of the heart of survival, “ Goldstein turning back then and there was no turning glad that I was there.” newspaper on May 17 1948. The article vividly recalled. “It was at that meeting and back a year ago…. And this act of faith has An actual memory from the UN building reported that the 150 delegates at the under those circumstances the decision was been vindicated by a victory as great and reached to proclaim the Jewish State and the miraculous as yeziat mizraim, the exodus proclamation was then drafted.” from Egypt, and keriat yam suf, splitting of Dr. Goldstein returned to the United the Red Sea. It has been a wonderful year “On one side was President Harry Truman, who told his States to his Congregation B’nai Jeshurun for Jerusalem and for Israel. For all the aides that with the last British troops leaving Palestine and to his position as the president of the deliverance from political oppression and United Jewish Appeal. On May 16 1948 at from physical peril, for all the emergence out he believed that the Jews had the right to declare their the celebratory rally when thousands came of darkness into light, and for all the heroic own state. He would see to it that the United States to Madison Square Garden in New York, resistance and the final victory, in which men he was one of the speakers along with Dr. and women, young and old, have played would be the first country to offer recognition. On Chaim Weizmann, Dr. Abba Hillel Silver their part, let us joyfully say ‘Hallelujah.’” the other side was the American State Department, and others. which wanted the land to be a trusteeship under UN

jurisdiction after the British left. The Secretary of State substitute plain or coconut) George Marshall was opposed to a Jewish state coming Recipes 6 cups canned fruit (e.g., sliced peaches, into being.” apricots, pears, pineapple, mixed fruit), From page 35 drained and cut into bite-size pieces 1/2 cup pecans or walnuts, chopped 1/4 cup brown sugar platter and spoon sauce over the top. – Dr. Ruth Gruber 1/4 cup oil or melted margarine or butter 1/2 cup sweet Passover wine, sherry, or Note from Roberta: I add 3-4 thinly sliced orange liqueur onions before cooking. I place half the

onions under the brisket and half on top of regional conference from 35 chapters in Oil a 1 1/2 quart baking dish. Cover with itself was recorded by the noted author and the brisket. Then I cover the pan and place it eastern Pennsylvania, south New Jersey, and half the macaroons. Add fruit. Cover with journalist Dr. Ruth Gruber, who recently in the oven. I slice the brisket a day before I remaining macaroons, nuts, and brown sugar. died at 101 years old. Gruber described the Delaware recognized “President Truman’s am using it and refrigerate it in its sauce. American political situation in this fashion. prompt recognition of the new state of Israel Pour wine or liqueur on top, then top with oil, margarine, or butter. Bake at 350 degrees for “On one side was President Harry Truman, was applauded today by speakers at a regional ----- 30 minutes, and serve warm. who told his aides that with the last British conference, Zionist women’s organization.” troops leaving Palestine he believed that the On the agenda of the conference was a call Cucumber Salad to President Truman and US Congress to Note: Make ahead and freeze. Then take out Jews had the right to declare their own state. Pesach morning, defrost, and heat for the lift the embargo on arms shipments to the This is a classic recipe with a contemporary He would see to it that the United States meal. Delicious! would be the first country to offer recognition. Middle East. twist. Another speaker was Dr. David On the other side was the American State ----- Department, which wanted the land to be Petegorsky, executive director of the Serves about 6-8 as an appetizer salad a trusteeship under UN jurisdiction after American Jewish Congress and the brother- Chocolate Marshmallow Clusters 3 large cucumbers, thinly sliced the British left. The Secretary of State in-law of Professor Abraham Geffen, the Adapted from Kraftrecipes.com 2 teaspoons salt George Marshall was opposed to a Jewish youngest of the eight Geffen children. He 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice or white state coming into being.” Gruber noted that raised everyone’s spirits, saying, “President 2-3 1/2 ounce dark or milk chocolate bars, vinegar Truman has brought honor to America and broken up Marshall was so adamant about his position 1 tablespoon vegetable oil joy to all Israel by his recognition of the 3-4 cups mini marshmallows that he announced publicly that he would 1 tablespoon sugar Land of Israel. The events of the last few 1 teaspoon coconut or safflower oil refuse to vote for Truman in the election in 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill months show that the United States can give Optional: 1/2 cup of chopped nuts pecans, November 1948. 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion The triumph had occurred and was leadership to the world when that leadership almonds, or walnuts real. Gruber described those unforgettable is based on justice and right.” Toss cucumber with salt in large Cover a sheet pan with waxed or moments. “We were handed an AP report,” The American Zionist Emergency bowl. Cover with plate that rests directly parchment paper. she reflected. “In Tel Aviv Ben Gurion had bulletin editorialized in May 1948 about the on cucumbers. Press down with a 1 lb. can Melt chocolate and oil in microwave just read the world’s newest proclamation determination of the Jewish people to have or weight. Let stand 1 to 2 hours. Drain in for 30 seconds, then check and stir every 10 its own country and the hope for the future. colander; rinse well. of independence. Eleven minutes later, seconds until just melted. (Be careful to avoid “The decision has been taken,” it wrote. “The Combine lemon juice, oil, sugar, and dill Harry Truman had recognized Ben Gurion’s burning chocolate.) Stir in marshmallows Jewish people have kept their appointment in serving bowl. Mix in onion and cucumber. government as the ‘de facto authority’ of the and nuts. Keep stirring gently until chocolate with history. The Jewish State, the dream of Refrigerate overnight. Serve cold or at room new state. Israel was born.” mixture clings to marshmallows. twenty centuries of homeless wandering, is temperature. In 1948 the mayor of Philadelphia was Place in clusters on prepared pan and Optional: For a creamy salad, add about Bernard Samuel, a Republican and a Jew. today a reality. Summoned into existence refrigerate. When totally cooled, gently lift 1/4 cup of mayonnaise before serving. As soon as Samuel learned that Truman had by the urgent need of the Jewish people, clusters off parchment, place in covered the Jewish State has been fashioned by that recognized the new Jewish state, he sent ----- container, and refrigerate. Remove 1-2 hours Ben Gurion a telegram of congratulations, people’s creativeness, built by its labor and before serving. which focused on some appropriate themes sacrifice, defended and made secure by its Iris’s Fruit Compote These clusters can be prepared parve or to link the birth of Israel and the 1776 blood.” dairy. sounds of liberty heralded in Philadelphia. Two noted American leaders who My dear sister-in-law Iris makes this Passover friendly compote every year. It is a family “On the history-making occasion of the worked tirelessly in the United States to Note: Several companies produce kosher- tradition, very simple and very delicious. establishment of the independent State of mobilize American Jewry and who made for-Passover parve chocolate bars, including aliyah, as well, were Dr. Israel and Dr. Alprose, Elite, and Schmerling. Check the Israel,” he began, “I send to you and your 15 almond macaroons, crumbled (can people sincere greetings and best wishes. I Bert Goldstein. In early May 1948, Israel labels. March-April 2018 THE JEWISH GEORGIAN Page 37

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