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Volume 18, Number 1 Atlanta, Georgia NOVEMBER-DECEMBER 2006 FREE Weber School’s new campus is dedicated What’s Inside The Doris and Alex Weber Jewish Community High School dedicated its new campus with fanfare and excitement on Sunday, October 22. Weber president All About Ben Harold Kirtz greeted about 400 guests at Federal Reserve Chair Ben Bernanke the ceremony, held under a tent in the school parking lot. Capturing the mood of is honored by his hometown. the crowd, Kirtz spoke with admiration of By Cecile Waronker the school’s faculty, students, and families, Page 27 as well as the unique Weber environment. “I am amazed at how Weber students develop confidence, leadership skills, and The Kid’s Got Talent the ability to make a difference in our com- munity and in the world,” he said. “I am Cara Lewin balances her professional amazed, because I know that these students aspirations and her life as a busy teen. are the future leaders of our community, By Leon Socol and I am proud, because I know that Weber Mayor Eva Galambos onstage with (from left) Felicia and Joe Weber, Sim Page 16 is preparing them well. Pearl, Mark Cohen, and Gerald Cohen. “This beautiful, permanent campus means more Jewish teens will benefit from efit from the leadership, the talents, and val- the school, from its visionary founders to its A Pioneering the unique and wonderful Weber school ues they learn here, for generations to earliest supporters, many of whom remain education for generations to come. It also come,” he added. Concept means that our Jewish community will ben- Kirtz also honored the many friends of See WEBER, page 6 Keren Or High School gives teens with special needs a Jewish high school experience. Mansour is new consul general Jewish Theatre Page 31 of Israel to the Southeast of the South Shalom Bayit Ambassador Reda Mansour has been offers holiday appointed to the position of consul gener- Samuel Feldman’s mitzvah project al of Israel to the Southeast. Prior to this addresses the issue of domestic vio- post, he served as the ambassador of Israel fun for families lence. to Ecuador, deputy ambassador in the Jewish Theatre of the South will Page 28 Israeli Embassy to Portugal, and deputy consul general of Israel to the U.S Pacific present The Magic Dreidels, a family Northwest, based in San Francisco. holiday show by Jenna Zark, December Small Things Ambassador Mansour holds a master’s 13-24. For more information, see article degree from Harvard University’s on page 14. A simple bar of soap brings back Kennedy School of Government and is a memories of tender gestures in hard Ph.D. candidate in Haifa University’s Middle Eastern history department, with times. his research focusing on Syria. He speaks By Balfoura Friend Levine five languages. Page 30 Prior to his diplomatic career, Mansour served in the Israeli Defense Forces Corps of Engineers in the Northern Command An Architectural Demolition Unit. Ambassador Mansour is also an Ambassador Reda Mansour Odyssey accomplished author. He has published Ambassador Mansour is a long-time three books of poetry and has had a num- activist in the promotion of dialogue For more than 15 years, Jay Waronker ber of short stories and poems published between Arabs and Jews in Israel. In this has made it his mission to find and in literary and poetry reviews. He is the realm, he served on the board of several recipient of the Ha’aretz Annual Short document non-Western synagogues. NGOs, taking part in many projects aimed Gil Eplan-Frankel and Megan Story Award and the Haifa University By Bill Sonenshine at the promotion of co-existence through Hayes (Photo: Mira Hirsch, JTS) Miller Award. Page 30 cultural and religious dialogue. Page 2 THE JEWISH GEORGIAN November-December 2006 JewishTHE Georgian Silence is not always golden The Jewish Georgian is published bimonthly by Eisenbot, Ltd. It is written for Atlantans and Georgians by Atlantans and How often have we either said or heard in protesting against the inhuman carnage Georgians. the expression, “Silence is Golden”? I think taking place in Sudan? If those who perpe- Publisher Marvin Botnick Co-Publisher Sam Appel that most of us let this phrase float off our trate these immoral, offensive, and often Editor Marvin Botnick tongue as sage advice, but how many times illegal actions are committing a sin, are we Managing Editor Marsha C. LaBeaume BY Assignment Editor Carolyn Gold have we really considered the full import of Marvin not also guilty of committing a sin by our Consulting Editor Gene Asher Associate Editor Barbara Schreiber this statement? Botnick silence and lack of protesting? Copy Editor Ray Tapley During a sermon by Rabbi Jeffrey Today, our co-religionists are once Assistant Copy Editor Arnold Friedman Salkin this past Yom Kippur, he referred to again being subjugated to threats and con- Makeup Editor Terri Christian selves. Production Coordinator Terri Christian the sin of silence. I know that I had read Even if we can use this logic to assuage demnation around the world, and this haz- Medical Editor Morris E. Brown, M.D. these words before, but somehow the sig- ing at its mildest form and safety threat at Photographic Staff Allan Scher, Phil Slotin, Phil Shapiro our conscience in matters of national or Graphic Art Consultant Karen Paz nificance of this phrase never really regis- international concern, how do we explain its escalated state is growing. Europe, Columnist Andi Arnovitz (Israel),Gene Asher, tered with me. For some reason, when I which knows first hand what resulted from Jonathan Barach, away our silence when we see wrongdoings Janice Rothschild Blumberg (Washington), heard these words this time, all of a sudden such actions in the ‘30s and ‘40s, has silent- Marvin Botnick, in our office, in our school, or in our neigh- Shirley Friedman, Carolyn Gold, a whole different concept crept into my borhood? I realize that concern for your and ly sat back and let this hatred fester. Jonathan Goldstein, George Jordan, thoughts. Probably like most of you, I have Unfortunately for them, this sin of silence Marice Katz, Balfoura Friend Levine, your family’s well being makes it difficult Marsha Liebowitz, Howard Margol, always taken this reflective time to think to speak up rather than keep silent. has resulted in an escalation of actions, and Bubba Meisa, Erin O’Shinsky, about those actions of mine that did or may now this tumor is no longer benign. Instead, Ben Rabinowitz (Israel), Somehow, the “code of silence” within a Lew Regenstein, Roberta Scher, have fallen into the category of wrongdo- group of people has a ring of honor, while it is a cancer that is spreading all over and is Jerry Schwartz, Leon Socol, ings. Now, all of a sudden, here was a state- affecting all of the citizens, not just Jews. Rabbi Reuven Stein, Nancy Taffel, the “stool pigeon” is a derisive term. Hannah Vahaba, Cecile Waronker, Evie Wolfe ment that tripped a different thought But think about it. Modifications to cor- “ Silence empowers tyrants to act with- Special Assignments Susan Kahn, Lyons Joel, process. What about the lack of action that out the threat of retaliation or retribution.” I Advertising Marsha C. LaBeaume rect actions wronging others is important may have resulted in hurt or harm to others? and necessary, but if you can help to posi- cannot remember where I read these words Silence in the face of evil, hateful or tively influence the actions of society recently, but they best sum up what I mean Editorial Advisory Board Members hurtful action, or injustice certainly does through advocacy, the benefit of not prac- in the title of this piece: Silence Is Not Sam Appel Rabbi Alvin Sugarman Sam Massell fall into the fold of wronging others. Yet Always Golden. Jane Axelrod Albert Maslia William Rothschild ticing the sin of silence can have a major Gil Bachman Michael H. Mescon Marilyn Shubin how many times have we failed to make our Asher Benator Paul Muldawer Doug Teper impact. In truth, most of us are in the “silent voices heard in speaking out in condemna- majority.” 290 Carpenter Drive, Suite 100 tion of such actions? After all, I am only It is hard for us to understand how so Atlanta, GA 30328 one small voice, and what can I do? Surely, many stand by and do not speak out against (404) 236-8911 • FAX (404) 236-8913 those directly involved and those in posi- vitriolic statements when these affect us, [email protected] tions of leadership and power will take care but what do we do when such statements The Jewish Georgian ©2006 of the situation. That is what we tell our- are against other groups? How active are we

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If Jonathan ever beforehand. takes Spanx public, we’d like in on the IPO. Judaism has an entire code of laws What’s requiring kindness to animals and many NEW YORK DIARY. We like to keep our teachings mandating good health, both of New York refugees up on events in their which are mentioned frequently in the homeland, so we offer this item from a Bible, so thanks to our distinguished com- recent New York Times “Metropolitan mittee for helping to fulfill the mitzvahs. Diary”—a new cheese shop in Carroll For further info on HSUS, visit HAPPENING Gardens, Brooklyn, had this sign on the www.hsus.org. wall: “Unattended children will be given an VOLUNTEERS OF THE YEAR. We espresso and a free puppy.” TEAM ROOS FIGHTS DIABETES. Every thought that Linda and Steve Selig had year, David (Duke) Roos and his fixture already won all the awards there were for VEGAN HORS D’OEUVRES AT 103 manufacturing firm, Roos Display, sponsor service to our community. But we forgot BY Reg WEST. We have now identified what may a team in the Atlanta JDRF Walk to Cure about the prestigious Association of be our community’s best volunteer commit- Diabetes. This year, Duke’s team fielded Fundraising Professionals’ Volunteer Regenstein tee to put on a successful event. (We have to 125 walkers and raised over $40,000 for the Fundraisers of the Year award, which they say “may be” so we aren’t swamped with e- Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation mails telling us who all the other great ones International, for a total of over $400,000 in received at the annual National with the beautiful, brilliant, and hugely suc- are, since our community is full of wonder- the last eight years. Philanthropic Day Luncheon. cessful entrepreneur Laurie Ann Goldman, ful talent.) Duke’s walkers, including friends, fam- They received a standing ovation from CEO of Spanx, at the Westin Buckhead, and Anyway, our picks, for this month at ily, children, and grandchildren, always the 1,000 guests present at the World she was delightful. It’s okay, her husband least, are: massage therapist Debra and Dr. have a great time seeing old friends and Congress Center for their eloquent and was there, too, along with a few hundred Joseph Berger; PR whiz Judy Landey and joining 8,000 other walkers raising $1.7 moving acceptance speech, probably the other folks to hear the story of how she her husband, engineer Martin Kleinman; million for the cause. best we have ever heard. Steve’s best line: helped turn Spanx into the fastest-growing Atlanta Dog Spa owner Sarah Segal; NCJW If you missed the walk in late October, “People ask me what I would like to have hosiery and intimate apparel company in staffer Joanie Siegel; lawyer and real estate you can still support Duke and help conquer them say about me in 50 years. I’d like them the United States, growing its revenues by entrepreneur Craig Taylor and his wife, this terrible disease by sending a check to to say, ‘He looks pretty good for his age.’” 50% a year. social worker Lauren; and investor Steven Duke at P.O. Box 44689, Atlanta GA Linda is the immediate past president of Founded by Sarah Blakely, Spanx will Weinstein. 30336-5689. the Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta, sell $120 million worth of its products this The committee organized a dazzling overseeing the annual campaign that beat year. So lots of women must be saying, reception for the nation’s largest and most the $18 million mark for the first time in its “Thanks, Spanx, for helping us look and powerful animal protection organization, 100-year history. Along with numerous vol- feel great.” the Humane Society of the United States, unteer activities, she also serves on the Prior to Spanx, Laurie worked for 10 and its supporters and volunteers. The National Board of Governors for the years with the Coca-Cola Company, where reception at 103 West served incredibly American Jewish Committee and the she headed up the worldwide licensing divi- delicious vegan gourmet hors d’oeuvres and Southeast Regional Board of the ADL. The sion, expanding into 54 new countries and snacks to its 230 or so guests, showing that rest of the time she has off. massively growing its retail sales. She was wonderful food can be prepared without Steve is currently chairing the United named one of the top 50 marketing execs by anything having to die—no animals, or Jewish Communities’ finance arm and just Advertising Age magazine. guests, from clogged arteries and heart dis- completed his term as UJC National Laurie has a great sense of humor and ease. Campaign chair, where he also set fundrais- talked about how she went “from power Attending were such community and ing records. He served as president of the suits to power panties,” and how Spanx pro- political leaders as Fulton County Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta and vides “power panties to empowered Prosecutor Paul Howard, DeKalb County Duke Roos, Elizabeth Roos, Alan chaired its campaign for three terms. women.” She said her mother “promised her CEO Vernon Jones, 4th District congres- Roos, Alan Lubel (back center), Somehow, he also finds time to run his fam- a rose garden,” but her more realistic grand- sionman-elect (to replace Cynthia David Roos (front center), Mary ily’s real estate firm, Selig Enterprises, and ma warned her “there would be thorns McKinney) Hank Johnson; Fulton County Roos, and Josh Lubel to serve his true love, UGA, as a director of along the way.” Commissioner Robb Pitts; and DeKalb the University of Georgia Foundation. The luncheon was sponsored by Atlanta prosecutor Shawn LaGrua. SARI’S AND WENDY’S LATEST In addition, and most important of all, Jewish Life magazine, and we have to say Even Steve Selig did a drop-by! ROMANCE NOVELS. Two of the most Linda and Steve have five great kids and are that Laurie is not only a wonderful speaker, One of the speakers was the Atlanta intriguing people in our community are helping raise 11 just as wonderful grand- she is a walking advertisement for her prod- Journal-Constitution’s acclaimed columnist romance writers Sari Robins and Wendy children, without spoiling any of them! ucts. Sandra Eckstein, who covers the animal Wax. Their latest books are, respectively, Business savvy must run in the family. beat for the paper. What to Wear to a Seduction and Single in Laurie’s husband, Jonathan, is founder and The event featured HSUS president Suburbia. CEO of Genesis Capital, a boutique invest- Wayne Pacelle and its humane farming Sari was born and raised in New York campaign head Paul Shapiro, who made and is now an Atlanta tax attorney. In 2000, Sari realized that deep inside her beat the heart of an author (refuting that old canard that lawyers don’t have hearts). Her narra- tives are set in the era Jane Austen made famous, England’s Regency period (1811- 1820). Sari’s earlier books include One Wicked Night (July 2004) and More than a Scandal (July 2005). Her next book, When Seducing a Spy, should be out next spring. Sari believes in supporting worthwhile Volunteers of the Year Linda and causes and often donates autographed Steve Selig Spanx CEO Laurie Ann Goldman copies of her books to local charities and and husband Jonathan (photo: HSUS CEO Wayne Pacelle (L) with events. Benyamin Cohen, Atlanta Jewish LUNCH WITH SPANX CEO LAURIE Judy Landey, Sarah Segal, Reg Life magazine) GOLDMAN. 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prize. the largest airport retailers in the United spoke to him in Hebrew. They were married Happening Israel has some of the most exciting and States and Canada. Gregg Paradies, its in 1947 and had a daughter and three grand- innovative firms in the world, especially in dynamic president and CEO, observed that children. From page 3 its high-tech sector. The war against “...we are creating more than a bookstore He lost his entire family, including Wendy’s latest novel, Hezbollah and the shelling of the North by offering customers many unique and seven brothers and sisters, but helped save Single in Suburbia,is hardly put a dent in the country’s vibrant special features in the airport stores, from many Jews and killed many enemies of Our the story of and sturdy economy. the online components and the plasma People. You can read his life story in his “an Atlanta house- screen TV to specialty gifts and, of course, book, Against All Odds (1990). A true hero wife who’s dumped a selection of books featured on the New whose passing we mourn. for a teenybopper York Times best-seller list.” and then must navi- ALL MY CHILDREN. We ran into the gate uncharted sub- delightful and charming Betsy Teplis at a urban waters while HOLOCAUST HERO DIES. We were benefit for Oakland Cemetery, where she scrambl- sorry to see that one of the great, if little serves on the board of the Historic Oakland ing for an inventive known, heroes of the Holocaust died the Foundation. She was talking about her son, way to keep a roof other day in Boston. After watching the and we asked her what he does. When she Romance writer over her kids’ Germans invade his native Poland and said he’s a CPA, we said, “That’s great, but Sari Robins heads.” Her previous shoot his father—whose last words were no lawyers or doctors? What kind of Jewish titles include Hostile “revenge, revenge”—Norman Salsitz family is this?” Makeover, Leave it to Cleavage, and 7 joined the Polish underground to fight the “Oh,” she said, “My other son and my Days and 7 Nights, all of which are set in Nazis, even though many of the Poles were daughter are doctors, their father is a doc- the Atlanta area. She lives with her husband Mindy Ellin (left) and Dead Sea cruelly anti-Semitic. In March 1944, when tor, and my son-in-law is a lawyer.” and two sons in East Cobb and is a member Premier skincare sales manager some of his comrades decided to go to a of Temple Kol Emeth. Shami Waldman (right) farm and kill a Jewish family hiding there, he volunteered to go along, and when they WHEN THE GOING GETS TOUGH, THE A NEW PARADIES BOOKSTORE. arrived, shot the would-be executioners TOUGH GO SHOPPING. Faced with yet Paradies Shops, the Atlanta-founded air- instead of the Jews. He then fled east and another Mideast crisis, the women of port and hotel retailer, continues to grow joined the Red Army. Congregation B’nai Torah went shopping! and do amazing things. It has just opened a In another amazing twist of fate, he met But it was all for a good cause. new shop, the New York Times Bookstore, his wife-to-be when he went off to kill her. The sisterhood hosted a shopping event at the terminal in La Guardia Airport for Posing as a Christian and pretending to featuring and promoting a variety of prod- Delta Airlines, the largest airline serving work with the Germans, she had been ucts from Israel, including Dead Sea New York. This is the second joint book- assigned the job of giving the order to blow Premier skincare. The cosmetics company store they have established, and we expect up the major buildings in Krakow after the At Blake Harris Engelhard’s bar mitz- hosted a seminar with application demon- many more to come. Germans abandoned the city. When Salsitz vah are Martha Jo and Jerry Katz strations, ran a raffle, and gave away a door Established in 1960, Paradies is one of arrived at the scene prepared to kill her, she with Marty and Richard Alterman

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at the ‘Shining School on the Hill’ as the Weber crowning jewel of the Jewish community, From page 1 then surely we should trust that wisdom.” Head of School Sim Pearl compared the involved today, and the building committee. new school to the temple in the Torah, a He also thanked major benefactors Joe and place that is central in the hearts of the com- Felicia Weber, explaining that the school is munity. named for Joe’s parents, “who had all that it Student government president Noah takes to raise a son of whom they would be Fixelle concluded the program, as he held enormously proud.” up a beautiful Gary Rosenberg mezuzah, Mayor of Sandy Springs Eva Galambos which is both a piece of art and a symbol. It welcomed Weber as a “wonderful addition was given to Gerald and Helen Cohen at the to the City of Sandy Springs” and praised first Weber School Evening of Honor five the school’s academic excellence. Joe and years ago with the promise that it would Felicia Weber received a standing ovation. someday adorn the front door of the new Weber School. Noah then helped Joe and Felicia Weber hang the mezuzah. Our Alzheimer’s care begins with what’s been forgotten. Felicia and Joe Weber receive a Each senior has a history that makes them a unique standing ovation.

individual. At Sunrise, our approach to Alzheimer’s care Marty Kogan, president of the Jewish begins with understanding the stories and details of a Federation of Greater Atlanta, quipped, “I’m thrilled that this event has occurred on senior’s life. my watch, as I always wanted to be known as the ‘Education President.’” Kidding aside, Kogan captured the strength of the Knowing our residents better means we can help them Atlanta Jewish community and the spirit of attain what we call “pleasant days” by finding activities the Weber School as he lauded their accom- plishments. they can enjoy and be successful at. We do this in “It takes a Jewish community like Atlanta and people like Joe and Felicia specially designed surroundings that are both safe and Weber, whose dreams are large and whose nurturing, where who they are is never forgotten. generosity is even larger, to pull this off,” he said. “Under the direction of your Head of School extraordinaire, Sim Pearl, you have Visit or call EdenBrook of Dunwoody, a Sunrise Senior created an amazing culture of Jewish pride Living community, for more information about how we and caring that is uniquely the Weber Noah Fixelle and the Webers hang School.” the mezuzah care for seniors with memory impairment. The love fest continued as Kogan intro- duced his brother-in-law, partner, and While hundreds of visitors toured the friend, Mark Cohen, former president of the new school, dozens of families of future Weber board, to honor his father, communi- high school students had the opportunity to Stop by with mom or dad for an ty leader Gerald Cohen, who supported the attend a special open house. The program, school from the very beginning. Calling his hosted annually by the Admissions afternoon social. Call for details. father the “quintessential elder sage of the Department, offers the most comprehensive Jewish community,” Mark Cohen contin- look into a Weber School education, as ued, “If Gerald Cohen, as an old man, looks department heads talk about educational approaches and materials, tours are con- ducted by student guides, and teachers wel- come classroom visitors. The Weber School also hosts a series of "Celebrating the Values of Judaism" visit days for prospective students and cof- fees for their parents. For more information, call Ellie Klein, director of admissions, at EdenBrook of Dunwoody 404-843-8857 690 Mt. Vernon Hwy. 404-917-2500 x 117. At Home by Sunrise 770-992-5820 Call for information

Assisted Living • Alzheimer’s Care • Home Care Gerald and Helen Cohen and Marty For more information and a FREE online newsletter, Kogan laugh at comments by Mark visit www.sunriseseniorliving.com Cohen as he honors his parents. November-December 2006 THE JEWISH GEORGIAN Page 7 The south will replant the north .DWKHULQHDQG-DFRE*UHHQ¿HOG+HEUHZ$FDGHP\

As part of a $400 million, 10-year world- JNF responded immediately to the crisis Congratulations Sally Levine wide campaign to rebuild and renew north- by purchasing first-responder fire trucks, ern Israel, Jewish National Fund’s building security roads along the Gaza bor- GHA November Teacher of Excellence Southeast Region has announced its plan to der to protect Israelis against future attacks, help make the North home again for the res- and using other resources to put out the Sally Levine idents affected by the recent war with devastating fires. In addition, JNF took Hezbollah. more than 10,000 children out of harm’s Middle School Social Studies “As the New Year approaches, the JNF way, bringing them from bomb shelters in Atlanta Board of Directors and I have the north to summer camps in central Israel. pledged that ‘The South will replant the Now that the violence has subsided, the North!’” said Dr. Jeff Kunkes, incoming plan for renewal has begun. board president. “Through Operation “It has taken millions of Jewish people Northern Renewal, we plan to help restore from around the world to create our home- northern Israel to its previous beauty by land, and it will take all of us to sustain it,” sending volunteers to clean up, by sponsor- said Kunkes. “Perhaps in other parts of the ing birthright trips to help with planting, country it may be easier to be Jewish with- and by making our resources available to out being an active participant, but in my make Israel once again become the land of life as an adopted Atlantan, I have learned milk and honey.” first-hand that being a member of the Jewish community comes with responsibil- ity and duties.” Throughout its 105-year history, JNF has personified the Diaspora dedication to the Jewish homeland, planning for Israel’s future with long-term development while answering short-term needs of the land and people. The Southeast community has been at the forefront of these efforts. Since reopening in 2002, JNF’s Southeast regional office has increased its annual campaign by more than 300% under the capable guidance of its outgoing region- al president, Michael Miller. The region’s annual campaign currently exceeds $500,000, and it is hoped it will reach a campaign goal of $1,000,000 within three years. “In addition to renewing northern Israel, we are committed to the long-term vision of developing the Negev Desert,” said Kunkes. “The Negev represents 60 percent of Israel’s land mass, but only eight percent of the population resides there. If we are to survive as a people and a nation, this must Successful day schools share one Jeff Kunkes, JNF Southeast presi- change.” dent-elect at 2006 Jack Hirsch The Atlanta community has also common element – the presence Memorial Breakfast responded to Israel’s severe water shortage of Jewish educators, as opposed by creating the Jack Hirsch Memorial to educators who just happen to During the war, 4,000 Katyusha rockets Reservoir on the northern border of Israel. were fired into northern Israel, displacing This new water project, which is nearing be Jewish. And perhaps no one at over 500,000 Israelis, both Arab and completion, already provides sustenance to *+$SHUVRQL¿HVWKHFRQFHSWRID Jewish, burning over 20,000 acres of land, over 1,200 families. Jewish educator better than Sally and destroying nearly two million trees. Levine.

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Are you an exhausted caregiver? Do you know someone who is? Are you or they car- ing for someone with failing memory? Or does that loved one have a physical disabil- BY ity? Carolyn There is help, and its name is Achva. Gold Participants Achva is a day club for senior adults Sylvia Siett and with certain limitations who need to get out Achva meets Wednesday and Friday, Hy Boyar enjoy of the house, be with other people, and from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. A kosher the activities at enjoy comfortable activities. Achva is a lunch and snacks are served. The program Achva godsend for caregivers because it gives offers music, games, crafts, exercise, and them time out from their 36-hour-day visits from children and pets. Birthday par- duties. ties and holidays are celebrated. This special haven is to be found at the Participants get to try their hand at bak- Ahavath Achim Synagogue, the only ing and planting flowers. They reminisce Jewish congregation in Atlanta to offer such with their fellow members and observe a service, and is open to everyone in the Kabbalat Shabbat on Fridays. Members call it “fun” and “meaningful.” It week of care and activity. community. The day club is almost 10 years All these activities are done in a safe, is a program that enriches the lives of peo- Two past presidents of Ahavath Achim’s old, but it seems to be the best-kept secret nurturing environment under the experi- ple who are no longer at their peak, but who congregation have been served by Achva, in town. enced direction of Leah Steiner and a certi- need the stimulation of being with friends. and now a past sisterhood president attends Now, devoted families are on a drive to fied nursing assistant. Trained volunteers Achva also has an interfaith cooperative the day club. Can this program, which publicize the program and increase the assist in the enjoyable program, with occa- arrangement with Lifespan’s Day Club, just speaks to the heart of religion, be a help to number of participants. They are asking sional presentations by visitors. down Northside Drive at Trinity Church, you or to a friend of yours? Talk to others, caregivers to see if this program fits your Families praise Achva’s loving, calm which meets on Tuesday and Thursday. In spread the word, and call 404-355-5222 needs or those of someone you know. atmosphere and its well-planned activities. that way, participants can have almost a full ext. 235 for information. Ilan Friedman joins Georgia’s office in Israel The Georgia Department of Economic opportunities for Georgia, and Ilan’s long as vice president of the American-Israel In Israel, Friedman served as president Development (GDEcD) announced today experience in both Georgia and Israel and Chamber of Commerce, Southeast Region, of Ncompas, an international firm that that Ilan Friedman has been engaged as an his knowledge of the Eastern where he has worked for five years and is works with clients in the U.S. and Israel on investment representative in the state’s Mediterranean region will help strengthen past director of technology and trade. Prior strategic design, market research, market- Eastern Mediterranean Regional Office, and leverage our economic relationship to that, Friedman worked three years with ing and identification, and pursuit of busi- located in Israel. 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November-December 2006 THE JEWISH GEORGIAN Page 9 AJCC in 1966, there was one Men’s “Together Everyone Accomplishes More.” Basketball League of six teams, a Softball Over the years, I’ve played with guys who League of six teams, and that was it. Now maybe weren’t the best players or first- Schwartz on Sports you can play basketball year-round in round picks, but were excellent team play- leagues designed specifically to take into ers. If you want to have a strong, competi- THE ABC’S OF THE JEWISH account age and skill level. There’s also a tive team, give me a group of guys like Jeff GEORGIAN SPORTS SCENE Woman’s Basketball League. Softball can Grosoff, Adam Skorecki, Stan Lansky, be played in the spring, summer, and fall. Mark Saddock, Mike Davis, Kent Our two-year-old granddaughter, Sophia, No telling how many hundreds of children Alexander, Rob Goldberg, William spends Saturday with us. It’s an arrange- BY Jerry and teenagers are involved in sports such as Rittenberg, Stan Plavin, Sam Zelony, Lee ment both Nancy and I and our children, basketball, baseball, soccer, and tennis. If Cohen, Bill Steuer, Steve Horn, Alan Michael and Belinda, are very happy about. Schwartz there’s a larger adult and youth sports pro- Cohen, Eric Felner, Bruce Hagen, Fred We enjoy babysitting, and Michael and gram in another JCC elsewhere in the coun- Weingart, Randy Crohn, Frank Hughes, Belinda get some time to themselves. Of group, you can always arrange for a person- try, I’d like to know about it. Eric Hoffer, Jim Schwartz, Jack Vangrofsky, course, on Sunday we’re ready and willing al trainer. Fitness Director Ann Kohl does a Jeff Mironov, Michael Siegal, Jonathan to give Sophia back. A two-year-old can great job coordinating these activities. MVP: These letters stand for Most Valuable Waller, and Philip Kahn. wear you out. Player. There are certain guys who are Among Sophia’s favorite videos are the Free Play: For adults not in the league, it’s perennial winners in league play. Get them Uniform: Do you remember the first uni- “Sesame Street” ones. We watched this pro- a chance to play pick-up basketball Sunday on your team, and you can start clearing off form you ever played in? For me it was gram with our children 35 years ago, and it morning or Tuesday and Friday at noon at the shelf for another trophy. They are not when I was nine years old and a member of is still just as popular today as it was then. the MJCCA. Just show up on time and only good, but they also make everyone the Yankees Little League team back in The video Sophia enjoys the most is dressed to play. It’s a great workout. For around them better. Over the years, the Tarentum, Pennsylvania. I wore that uni- “Learning about Letters,” as Big Bird leads children, it’s what pediatricians are saying MVPs I’ve known included Barry Brouner, form to my dad’s softball game, and, boy, Snuffy and the Cookie Monster through the is essential. Kids need time away from the Brian Wulz, Paul Berner, Hal Krafchick, was I proud. Just imagine how other kids alphabet. As Sophia and I watched it, I got structure of organized sports to just play. Adam Frank, Alex Montgomery, Eric that age who participate in the myriad day the idea for this column. I’d write about the Miller, Howard Wertheimer, Steve school and MJCCA programs feel when Jewish Georgia sports scene past, present, Gymnastics: If you ever walk into the Blank Handmaker, David Gould, and Shawn they put on their uniform for the first time. and future using the ABC’s. So, sit back and Gym during the day, you will see all the Cahill. pretend that Big Bird’s taking you on a trip. gymnastics equipment. The J offers classes Volunteers: You can’t have as large a sports for 3-, 4-, and 5-year-olds. Maybe there’s a Newcomers: Maybe we could call them program as the MJCCA without volunteers. Atlanta Senior Olympics: Under the leader- future Olympian practicing in there or, bet- ringers or sleepers. They’re guys new to the Every youth team needs a coach. Thank ship of Kenny Silverboard, the Atlanta ter yet, a lot of children who will benefit league who nobody knows about and get heaven we have men and women who freely Senior Olympics has gotten off to a great from activities that develop strength, flexi- drafted in late rounds. The good captains give their time and energy to make the start in its first two years. Plans are already bility, and balance. have a way of finding out about these guys sports experience a positive one for all the underway for next year’s event. I know my before the draft takes place. One year, kids. basketball team, the Atlanta Classics, will Home Run: One of the most exciting and Freddy Benamy drafted two payers for soft- be participating, as well as hundreds of dramatic moments in a softball game. I tried ball that nobody but Freddy knew about, Where Are They Now Guys: My list of guys other seniors in a wide variety of events. for many years and never could hit one over and they helped us win the championship. who used to compete in the Atlanta Jewish the left field fence at the downtown J, but Another year, I was a captain, and newcom- sports scene has been shortened thanks to Ball: It’s the basic piece of equipment for here are some of the best who have: Ron er Richie Oxman was my sleeper. In past the help of many Jewish Georgians. I’ve almost every sport. I grew up believing that Blomberg, Jay Anasov, Chuck Palefsky, years, it was Tom Fox, David Plummer, and found many of them, but Joe Argentine, all you needed was a “ball and a wall” to Andrew Schectman, Alan Silverman, Larry Ryan Lieberman. In recent years, the sleep- Jimmy Burdine, Tommy Thompson, Tom develop the throwing, catching, and kicking Wolf, David Ellin, Art Seiden, George ers have been Ray Johnson, Patrick Frame, Fox, David Plummer, Lu Nunally, and Paul skills to participate in most sports. Just Lipton, Cary Lewis, Tom Harvey, Kenny Steve Peltier, and Issac Barel. But you can Bloom are still missing. If you have any remember though, to “keep your eye on the Klein, David Cervasio, Mark Lavinsky, and be certain that this will happen one time information about their whereabouts, send ball.” Lonnie Cooper. only. me an e-mail at [email protected].

Captains: The men and women who take on Izzy: No, this has nothing to do with the Outstanding: This term describes the X’s and O’s: It’s the way a basketball coach the responsibility in basketball, softball, beautiful female doctor on “Gray’s Wellness and Recreation staff at the diagrams a play, but in all the years I’ve flag football, and tennis leagues to draft and Anatomy.” This is about the 1996 Olympic MJCCA. Kudos go out to Howie played in the Center League, no captain has contact players, as well as figure out how mascot everyone hated. I kind of liked him. Rosenberg, who supervises and coordinates tried it. There must be an unwritten rule you’re going to field a team when everyone I thought he had a perfect name and would the efforts of these competent and dedicated about doing it. has a bar mitzvah brunch that Sunday morn- have made a great mascot for the Jewish staff members. ing. In 40 years at the J, I’ve had a chance to sports scene. Youth: I picked up a copy of Center Line be a captain and play for and against others Pick and Roll: It’s a classic basketball play, and read about Youth Soccer for fall of in both basketball and softball. Some of the Jewish Georgian: Sam Appel called me but some guys think it refers to what you eat 2006. There are leagues at Zaban Park, best in softball were Freddy Benamy, about this time six years ago and asked if I at Goldberg’s after the game. Shirley Blumenthal Park, and J in the City Charlie Rosenberg, and Gene Benator and wanted to write a column for The Jewish for boys and girls from pre-K-11 years. That in basketball, Jeff Kess, Stan Sobel, Brian Georgian about the Jewish sports scene, and Quitter: A quitter never wins and a winner translates into a lot of kids running and Wulz, and Paul Berner. that’s how “Schwartz on Sports” originated. never quits. If you’re going to write about kicking, coaches giving instructions, and At the time, I thought maybe I had enough sports, you have to get an inspirational parents cheering. Day Schools: There are nine day schools in ideas for a year, but 36 columns later, I’m quote in there somehow. the Atlanta area covering grades K-12. I can still going strong. I appreciate Sam, Marvin Zaban Park: Developed for the AJCOMCE remember when there were only the Botnick, and Marsha LaBeaume for giving Racquetball: Why has this game lost its Day Camp in the early ‘60s and located Hebrew Academy and Yeshiva High. All of me the opportunity to write about those popularity and appeal? Why hasn’t the way, way out on Tilly Mill Road. It seemed these schools have sports programs. Can sports and people with whom I’ve been MJCCA done more to encourage participa- like 100 miles away. There were no perma- you imagine how much interest and talent associated for over 40 years. Now when my tion? It provides a great workout, it’s inex- nent buildings, just shelters and an outdoor these programs have generated for the wife asks me why I kept all these folders of pensive, and you don’t have to worry about swimming pool. But look at it now! It hous- Jewish sports scene? rosters, standings, and sports information, I the weather. es one of the finest JCC facilities in the can tell her it’s my research. country. Exercise: We read and see every day in the Stretch: Before you attempt any physical media about the power of exercise to help us K: In softball, it’s not something you want activity, no matter what it is or the level of Well, we’ve come to the end of our remain healthy and live longer. The MJCCA to see next to your name in the scorebook, intensity, stretching is a must. Ten minutes ABC’s. We’ve tasted the alphabet soup—or, has a great variety of exercise programs six but might if Gene Benator, Joel Lobel, Jody before and, just as important, ten minutes since this is for the Jewish sports scene, days a week, at all times of the day—from Blanke, or Jack Arogeti were pitching that after. Your back, hamstrings, and other parts maybe it should be chicken noodle soup. I yoga to cardio sculpt, Pilates to step, Silver day. of your body will thank you. hope you enjoyed the trip. Sneakers to aerobics, there’s something for Until next time, drive for the bucket and everyone. If you don’t like exercising in a Leagues: When I started playing at the Team: There is no I in “Team.” It means, score. Page 10 THE JEWISH GEORGIAN November-December 2006 WOMEN’S HEALTH. Greater Atlanta administration. At considerable personal risk, Hadassah’s Health Professionals Council will Ross took advantage of his access to film and present a Brunch & Learn program, a camera to secretly document the deporta- Thought you’d like to know “Women’s Health in Georgia: Current tions, hangings and other atrocities taking Picture,” with Dr. Dafna Kanny of the Georgia place in Lodz, where 95 percent of the popu- By Jonathan Barach SEPHARDIC TREATS AND MORE. Department of Human Resources, Division of lation perished. For information, call 678- Congregation Or VeShalom’s Annual Public Health, December 17, 11:00 a.m., at 222-3700 or visit www.thebreman.org. SARAH’S STORY. On December 4, 8:00 Hanukah Bazaar is December 10, 11:00 a.m.- the home of Lee Tannenbaum. Bring your p.m., there will be a free premiere screening 7:00 p.m. Come early for lunch, stay late for favorite dish (dairy or pareve). Short business of the documentary Sarah’ Story,at dinner, and explore handcrafted art and craft meeting to follow. The cost is $5 for members Congregation Beth Jacob. Bailey Barash, items, gifts, and Judaica. The bazaar also fea- and free to guests and non-members. For Weinstein Hospice volunteer, independent tures a silent auction, cash raffle, and kids’ more information, directions, and to RSVP, filmmaker, and former senior executive pro- activities including a video game room and call Lee Tannenbaum at 770-998-0825. RSVP ducer of science news at CNN, documented outdoor moonwalk. On your way out, pick up by December 10. the progression of Mrs. Sarah Neider’s illness a few dozen packaged-to-go Old World pas- and care, including involvement of family and tries. Tickets are $2. OVS is located at 1681 DEALING WITH LOSS. Jewish Family & friends. A discussion with Mrs. Neider’s North Druid Hills Road; free overflow park- Career Services of Cobb and Congregation daughter, Kaye Green, and Weinstein Hospice ing is available at Cross Keys High School. Etz Chaim will present “The Grief Journey,” staff will follow the film. Light refreshments For more information, email bazaar@orve- an introductory workshop for anyone who has will be served. RSVP by December 1 to shalom.org or call 404-633-1737. experienced any type of loss, January 18, Children of the ghetto. Playing as ghet- Chana Shapiro at cshapiro@bethjacobat- 2007, 7:30-9:00 p.m., at Congregation Etz to policemen. © Archive of Modern lanta.org or 678-244-6648. SPECIAL GRANDCHILDREN. On Chaim, 1190 Indian Hills Parkway. The entire Conflict, 2004 December 12, 7:00-8:30 p.m., the Taylor Cobb community is invited to attend this LATIN AMERICA AND THE JEWISH Family Foundation and CJEE Amit workshop, which will be conducted by WORLD. B’nai B’rith International Director Community School present “My Grandchild Barbara S. Dolin, M.Ed., LPC, CT. Cost is of Latin American Affairs Dr. Eduardo Kohn is Special: Roles and Relationships between $5.00 per person, payable at the door. of Montevideo, Uruguay, will speak on “The the Generations,” with Spencer Gelernter, Refreshments will be provided. RSVP to Rise of the Left in Latin America: What Does Ph.D. The talk will focus on raising a child Susan Halpert at 770-933-0081 or It Mean for Jews?” Dr. Kohn has long been with behavioral issues, learning differences, [email protected]. involved in analyzing and addressing the rip- and/or developmental disabilities and how to ple effect of Latin American politics on Israel, set boundaries while providing love and sup- EXHIBITIONS AT THE BREMAN. “The the United Nations, and the world. This event port between grandparents, parents, and Lodz Ghetto Album—Official and takes place December 7, 7:30 p.m., at Temple grandchildren. This month’s Parent Speaker Clandestine Photographs of Ghetto Life” by Sinai, 5645 Dupree Drive NW. Light refresh- Series is hosted by Congregation B’nai Torah, Henryk Ross, runs through February 11, ments will be served. Admission is free. Event 700 Mt. Vernon Highway and is open to par- 2007. A Polish-born Jew, Ross was employed co-sponsors are Temple Sinai and ents and professionals in the community at no by the Department of Statistics as one of two Children in the ghetto. © Archive of Congregation Or Hadash. RSVP to charge. For more information or to RSVP, official photographers producing identity pic- Modern Conflict, 2004 [email protected] or 800-394-8108. contact [email protected] or 404-961-9963. tures and photographs for use by the ghetto Wishing you a Happy Chanukah

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Jewish Theatre of the South will present 3:00 p.m. Tickets for the general public are prizes home, his busybody neighbor, Fruma The Magic Dreidels, a family holiday show $10/children 12 and under and $12/adults. Sarah, steals them. Can the goblin help by Jenna Zark, December 13-24 in the For MJCCA members tickets are $8/chil- Jakob to out-trick the trickster? Morris & Rae Frank Theatre, located at the dren 12 and under and $10/adults. Originally presented by Jewish Theatre Marcus Jewish Community Center of Jakob longs for nothing more than a new of the South in 2002, The Magic Dreidels Atlanta, 5342 Tilly Mill Road, Dunwoody. dreidel as his Chanukah gift. But when his features Jewish Theatre of the South Based on the book by Eric Kimmel and father, Yankel, gives him one, he promptly favorites Megan Hayes as Fruma Sarah; directed by Barbara Cole Uterhardt, The loses it at the bottom of the village well. Craig Waldripas as the goblin, Mr. Fixer; Magic Dreidels is the story of a boy named Lucky for him, there is a goblin living in the Larry Davis as Yankel; and JTS newcomer Jakob, a mischievous blue goblin, and a well. And while he doesn’t retrieve Jakob’s Gil Eplan-Frankel as Jakob. conniving trickster. original toy, he does provide him with some JTS will continue its mainstage season Performances are December 13, 14, 16, magical substitutes—a dreidel that spins with Born Guilty and Peter And the Wolf 20, 21, and 23, at 7:30 p.m., and December out potato latkes and another that rains (And Me), a probing drama and its searing 17, 22, and 24 at 10:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m., and down gelt. But before Jakob can get his sequel by Ari Roth, presented in repertory, January 24-March 4, 2007. The theater’s season will conclude with the world pre- miere of Hank Kimmel’s Shorts, a hilarious Woody Allen-esque evening of short plays by Atlanta playwright Hank Kimmel, run- ning April 25-May 20, 2007, and directed by JTS Artistic Director Mira Hirsch. For ticket information and purchase, contact the JTS Box Office at 770-395- 2654 or [email protected], or visit www.jplay.org. Megan Hayes and Gil Eplan-Frankel (Photo: Mira Hirsch, JTS) November-December 2006 THE JEWISH GEORGIAN Page 15 Lessons from a remarkable two years

As an academic at Emory University for Our Learning Community,” and YA models others will join our effort to situate Yeshiva 10 years, my prime occupations were scholar- it—patiently—at every level of the school. Atlanta firmly within the bright and growing ship, teaching, and nurturing the life of the constellation of day schools in our city. mind. I enjoyed research, developing new As we enter 5767, I am filled with many More than anything, though, I feel humil- courses, and producing articles and books. BY Dr. Michael emotions. First, I feel tremendous gratitude to ity that this small high school helped me learn That’s what I moved from New York City to Berger the Almighty and to the hundreds of people more with every passing day than I’ve done in do here, and my life seemed set. who helped us out these two years. I will con- years. Isn’t that what school’s all about? In the spring of 2004, however, Yeshiva tinue to help Rabbi Paul and the school I’ve Atlanta, a high school that embodies many of es! As I reflect on this remarkable experience, come to love in any way I can. Second, I know Rabbi Dr. Michael Berger is associate profes- my own values and where our son attends three lessons truly stand out for me: many people in Atlanta value the diverse sor of Jewish Studies in the Emory University school, was looking for a headmaster. I asked options that make our city great for raising Department of Religion. He served as Yeshiva Emory’s dean if I could have a leave of • Philanthropy: Major gifts are the holy grail Jewish families, and so I am confident that Atlanta’s headmaster from 2004-2006. absence to assume this position for a period of of any private school, but sometimes a school two years, and he graciously granted it. Now, needs more creative giving. Yeshiva Atlanta after that time has elapsed, a new head is in was fortunate to have a grant committee Bar/Bat Mitzvahs • Weddings • Corporate Events • Fundraisers place, and I have returned to Emory, I can administering an anonymous gift of $250,000. honestly say I had no idea how remarkable an In their skillful hands, this major gift spurred experience it would be. both additional giving—the money was set up Exclusively Planning Parties for 13 Years Thirty-six years ago, several individuals as a challenge grant to raise a total of got together to open a Jewish high school in $500,000 through ten matching gifts of Atlanta. While its core was Orthodox and tra- $25,000 each and a general drive to raise the ditional, it remained committed to serving the balance. The board exercised fiscal responsi- entire Atlanta Jewish community, and students bility by adopting balanced budgets and insti- from a wide range of backgrounds fill its list tuting practices and policies meant to prevent It’s My Party,Inc. of alumni. future deficits. In a similar vein, we received a With the growth of the Atlanta Jewish challenge matching grant for faculty profes- Full Service Event Planning community, it was natural (and inevitable) that sional development, with the stipulation that the high school scene would follow the path of some sessions include teachers from other day Sharon Fisher the Jewish elementary schools—an emerging schools, which we did with a Judaics curricu- diversity to meet the needs of the expanding lum developer and a 13-week technology 770-395-1094 • [email protected] but very diverse groups of parents and fami- course. lies. Over the last 10 years, three other Jewish Finally, Federation assisted us with much high schools have opened, each with its own advice and leading sessions for our board. Special Occasions • Holiday Parties • Banquets • Meetings mission and base of support. The population Yeshiva Atlanta’s relationship with Federation interested in Yeshiva Atlanta’s type of educa- has gone from one where our hand was tion—strong secular studies coupled with extended horizontally—palm up—to one strong Judaics in an Orthodox framework— where our hand is extended vertically in part- was now far more limited. The school’s via- nership. This is true philanthropy. bility was understandably shaky. Yeshiva Atlanta’s leadership met this • Collaboration: Jewish schools are extremely challenge head-on and achieved four major complex institutions with many stakeholders: goals in my first year: adopting a new mission parents, students, board members, faculty, statement clearly articulating the school’s investors, and Federation. I used to think Modern Orthodox and Zionist worldview; headmasters were born supermen or messiahs running a major fundraising campaign, which who were able to bear so much on their broad raised $870,000, to ensure the school’s future; shoulders. Now I see that the headmaster’s job designing a new academic program suitable to is not to keep all these groups happy, but a small high school; and structuring board rather to help the lay leadership develop and governance with new by-laws to better tackle implement a vision for the school that all these the school’s challenges. constituencies can feel excited about support- Those familiar with Jewish education ing. In this environment, all groups really do know that achieving even one of these goals in rise to their potential and assume their respon- a given year is a major accomplishment; con- sibilities—from board members and teachers quering four is remarkable. Yeshiva Atlanta who dedicate countless hours to the school to has lots to be proud of and many people to students, parents, and investors who also thank: tireless lay leaders, wise investors (I understand their respective roles. Such collab- much prefer that term to “donors”), dedicated oration breeds more support for the school teachers and families, and Federation have all and strengthens it in the long run. played important roles in this miracle. Last year, we consolidated our gains, • Education is a messy business: Schools, implementing the new academic program and especially high schools, are in the business of developing a strategic plan that would take awakening curiosity and insight in children Yeshiva Atlanta into its next 36 years. With all and preparing them for life “out there”—in that in place, we were able—and fortunate— college and beyond. While there are some to recruit Rabbi Elisha Paul, a talented, highly generalities, this is far from a predictable respected, and experienced high school enterprise, and every student is a unique administrator, who assumed the headmaster undertaking—with overnight surprises (in position last month. both directions) the only constant. In this set- As I use this Rosh Hashanah to look back ting, charting paths of learning is itself a on my experience, I realize I have learned learning process for the teachers and staff and more than I ever could have imagined—prob- takes time—with appreciation of the multiple ably as much as the students in our own class- styles of learning that exist among faculty and students. The school’s slogan is “Welcome to Page 16 THE JEWISH GEORGIAN November-December 2006 Broadway baby...maybe! I first remember Cara Lewin as a preco- cious and extroverted three-year-old per- forming made-up dance routines and songs on a makeshift stage in front of her family’s fireplace. Whenever a group of family and BY Leon friends gathered at the home of Henry and Jan Lewin, it was a cue for daughter Cara to Socol go into one of her routines. It didn’t matter whether or not she had a rapt audience, but In dancing, Cara’s major help has come the fact that people were watching her was from Studio Atlanta Dance, where ballet, enough incentive to keep her in perpetual hip-hop, and tap classes helped her develop Margot Albin, Elyse Benjamin, Ellye motion until her mother snatched her off the a knack for picking up different dance Birnbrey, Cara Lewin, Megan Mazier, stage. styles and routines. She often observes one and Paula Tulis Folks thought Cara was cute and not or two run-throughs of a routine and then number, which went over well nevertheless. bashful about striving to be the center of masters it perfectly. Cara’s parents have kept her in a “nor- attraction. Her parents realized that she had In acting, Cara is grateful to her drama mal” mode by seeing that she has had a potential talent and provided encourage- teacher at North Springs High School, good academic routine that includes sports ment and training to develop it. Cara comes Brian Kimmel. He has helped her in many and social activities as well as community from a family that boasts artists in many roles including Snoopy in You’re a Good responsibility and service. Cara is aware fields. Her maternal grandmother, Fran Man, Charlie Brown and a starring role in that the odds of making it big on the stage Landau, is an accomplished painter. Her The Music Man. Her role in The Music Man are low, and she has considered other career Cara Lewin wearing her Maccabi father’s family boasts a New York stage and established her self-esteem and reinforced paths. Her father took her to the Emmy medals won at the Phoenix games TV actor, and there are many other thespi- her confidence that she could meet any Awards in New York, and the stars she saw ans in the family as well. artistic challenge. dazzled her. Several times, she was mistak- medal performance and was a member of Family and friends who attended the In singing, Cara is indebted to the en for one. She confided in her father that the group that also won the gold. Cara Lewin’s annual Hanukah parties could be Artistic School, the latest school that she’s she had decided to become a star herself! attributed their success to preparation, hard assured that Cara was going to perform her attended. She has perfect pitch, and that In 2005, Cara joined the Atlanta girls work, and confidence that they could win. latest song and dance routines. They were made singing easy for her to master. Maccabi dance team and won a gold medal With an attitude like that, perhaps this never disappointed. Now, at age 15, Cara Cara said that her saddest moment on for a solo performance in Dallas. In the Broadway Baby won’t be a maybe, but a can look back on 12 years of training in stage occurred this year at Camp most recent Maccabi Games, held in reality some day. Break a leg, Cara! dance, acting, and singing. She’s grateful Meadowbrook, an art camp. She went on Phoenix, the Atlanta girls won a total of 18 for the teachers and mentors that have stage to do a dance routine and drew a medals in both group and individual dance helped her. blank. She continued with an impromptu numbers. Cara repeated with another gold

Atlanta’s Oldest Synagogue – and Newest Temple Sages (of all ages) Friday, December 15 Sunday, December 10 Tuesday, December 5 Synaplex™ 10:00 a.m. 12:15 p.m. Featuring Storahtelling Men’s Club Luncheon “My Dream, Your Nightmare” A Nice Jewish Boy Lois Reitzes, “The Serene Mozart” A cutting-edge performance – Returns From Iraq (Mozart Serenades) inside tradition/outside the box Guest Speaker Capt. Phil Botwinik How do you cope when the oddball is Daddy’s favorite? What does a dreamer do in Lunch and Learn with Rabbi Beiner Tuesday, December 12 a working class household? Thursday’s 7:00 p.m. Things are never simple in December 7 & 14 A Conversation about Bereavement the house of Jacob. 12:00 p.m. Dr. Elaine L. Levin, Psychologist Join the fray and discover how much RSVP requested Join What is Chanukah – Myths & Facts strain family ties can take in this sur- prisingly modern ancient drama. Our Wednesday, December 13 Storahtelling presents a ritual Saturday, December 16 Family 6:30 p.m. performance of the Torah portion 3:30 p.m. “An Inconvenient Truth” – Vayeshev complete with music and Spice to Go – A Musical Havdalah film by Vice President Al Gore audience interaction. A screening & discussion • 3 guitar service • Chanukah dinner Please join us for a night of learning • Menorah Lighting • Sing-a-long Volunteer for the Zaban Night Shelter and diverse dialogue, highlighted by • Vodka & Latkes (for 20s & 30s) E-mail Arline Browder at 1589 Peachtree Street, NE an expert speaker panel. • Beyond the Nest Chanukah Dinner [email protected] Atlanta, GA 30309 Party (for empty nesters) 404-873-1731 www.the-temple.org For Reservations & Costs Call 404-873-1731 November-December 2006 THE JEWISH GEORGIAN Page 17 Brook Run Park renamed for Liane Levetan GAUCHER DISEASE

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Liane Levetan stands in front of the sign “Liane Levetan Park at Brook Run” 1in1 that was unveiled in her honor at the dedication ceremony on November 5, 2006. There were over 500 people in attendance. Should know The DeKalb County Board of ed public service to the citizens of DeKalb about it. Commissioners approved the renaming of County.” Brook Run Park to Liane Levetan Park at Mrs. Levetan negotiated the $5 million Brook Run at its September 26 meeting. purchase of Brook Run Park from the State Chief Executive Officer Vernon Jones of Georgia, said Jones, and the board first introduced the resolution to dedicate approved it in 1998. Currently, DeKalb the 100-acre park and educational facility County has committed $11 million to Type 1 Gaucher disease (pronounced Go-Shay) is the in Dunwoody to the former DeKalb CEO at expand facilities at the park. most common Jewish genetic disease, and among the the September 12 board of commissioners In addition to numerous civic and com- meeting. munity activities, Mrs. Levetan served as least well known. In fact, it is much more common than “Mrs. Levetan has long been an advo- the Georgia senator for District 40. She is Tay-Sachs disease. The symptoms of Gaucher disease cate for parks and greenspace in DeKalb,” also a founding member of the Georgia says Jones. “It is very appropriate that we Conservancy, an advocacy group for pre- are progressive and often debilitating. Symptoms can are honoring her for many years of dedicat- serving the environment. begin at any age. Fortunately, Gaucher disease is treatable, and the earlier the diagnosis the better, because irreversible problems or Volunteers are sought as Anne premature death can occur if left untreated. If you or your family members are experiencing any of the Frank exhibition moves to DeKalb following symptoms, ask your doctor if a Gaucher The internationally acclaimed exhibi- viewing. Tours include the outstanding blood test is right for you. tion “Anne Frank in the World: 1929-1945” video The Short Life of Anne Frank. The is moving to DeKalb County. exhibition will be open Tuesday through Presented by DeKalb County, the Friday, 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., Saturdays, Georgia Commission on the Holocaust, and 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m., and Sundays, 1:00 — GAUCHER DISEASE SIGNS & SYMPTOMS — the DeKalb History Center, the exhibition p.m.-5:00 p.m. Admission is free. Student contains over 600 photographs and 8,000 tours will begin in January 2007 for grades • FATIGUE (ANEMIA) • BONE PAIN words of text. Created by the Anne Frank 5 and above. Adult and youth groups may • EASY BRUISING AND/OR BLEEDING House in Amsterdam and presented under also reserve tours. • ENLARGED ABDOMEN (SPLEEN AND/OR LIVER) the auspices of the Anne Frank Center, Volunteers will help bring the story and USA, the exhibition’s purpose is to educate lessons of the Holocaust and Anne Frank to people about the causes and dangers of life. According to Senior Coordinator If you are Jewish and of Eastern European racism, prejudice, and discrimination. By Debra Day, “Our volunteers are the driving concentrating on Anne Frank and her fami- force behind the exhibition. What’s great is ancestry, and would like more information, ly, this exhibition reveals the lessons of the that no experience is needed to become a call Genzyme Medical Information at Holocaust on a very personal level. volunteer because all training is provided. “The opportunity to educate people One does not have to be an expert on the 1-800-745-4447 (option 2) or visit about past and current world issues is a Holocaust or a history buff. The only wonderful gift,” says DeKalb County CEO requirement is a desire to make a difference www.genzyme.com. Vernon Jones. “Volunteers are an important in the world to stand against prejudice and piece to the success of this exhibition, and hate.” their participation will help others learn Volunteers are needed for docent and about how prejudice and injustice can crip- visitor services positions. One training ses- ple us as a nation.” sion is required. Call 678-797-2083 for r-GCR/US/P271/06/06 “Anne Frank in the World” is designed more information or to register for a ses- for both docent-led tours and individual sion. Page 18 THE JEWISH GEORGIAN November-December 2006 A Jewish Georgian in Washington The Jewish community lost a good Historian Mark K. Bauman of Atlanta is was largely responsible for establishing. friend recently. Saul Viener died in Atlanta now editor of the Society’s scholarly jour- Little known, but of significant value to on July 25, after 85 years filled with love for nal, Southern Jewish History, and three of Jewish communities throughout America, his people and his country, expressing it its former presidents—Beryl Weiner, Bruce was Saul Viener’s assistance in creating the with devoted service literally until his final BY Janice Rothschild Beeber, and I—claim Atlanta as our home. Joint Cultural Appeal, in which Jewish cul- moments. Blumberg All of us owe a great debt to Saul Viener tural agencies were for the first time includ- I first met Saul decades ago when he for his help and encouragement as we went ed in allocations by Jewish federations. He was president of the American Jewish about our stewardship of SJHS. He was a was also a major influence in establishing Historical Society, but later came to know the last few years, much of the Society’s quiet man. Soft spoken. We never heard him the National Center for Jewish Film, which him and his delightful wife, Jackie, much leadership came from Georgia, even at the raise his voice, no matter how heated a dis- restores and preserves Yiddish films, as well better in connection with the Southern beginning. Historian Louis Schmier of cussion became. The wisdom of his words as the America-Holy Land Project, a pro- Jewish Historical Society. Saul was the Valdosta and the late B. H. Levy of and the strength of his conviction gave his gram between the American Jewish prime organizer and first president of SJHS, Savannah were among its initial organizers. argument all the force that was needed, and, Historical Society and the Hebrew now in its thirtieth year, a large measure of Others who contributed early leadership more often than not, his opinion prevailed. University of Jerusalem devoted to gather- its success having been brought about by were Kay Kole of Savannah, Gus and Saul was a passionate promoter of ing and publicizing material documenting his steady guidance and ever-ready generos- Marian Kaufman of Macon, and Dorothy Jewish values—history, tzedakah, and relationships that existed between America ity of time, effort, and material support. Hamburger of Atlanta, who chaired the tikkun olam in whatever form, along what- and pre-state Israel. He was truly a man for Although Saul lived in Richmond until SJHS annual conference there in 1993. ever route seemed best, and not for Jews all seasons. alone. His Jewish values transcended In 2008, Atlanta is again scheduled to Jewish causes, reached out to all humanity. host the annual conference of the Southern A successful businessman by profession, he Jewish Historical Society. With Emory somehow found time to pursue his scholar- University as co-sponsor, it promises to be a ly interests as if he were fully employed in landmark event, a memorable experience academia, while at the same time providing for all who attend. But those of us who have leadership to organizations national, attended previous conferences will be keen- statewide, and in his longtime home city of ly aware of one strong presence that is miss- Richmond, Virginia. Among them were the ing. Saul Viener, whose failing health pre- Virginia Historical Society, the Virginia vented him from attending last year’s con- Museum of Fine Arts, Virginia ference, will not be present in person, but he Commonwealth University, the Richmond will always be there in spirit and in our Jewish Community Council, and that city’s memory. He exemplified both the Southern historic Congregation Beth Ahabah, with its gentleman and the Jewish mensch in their celebrated museum and archives, which he finest form.

The Political Climate In Latin America Is Shifting... As more countries elect left-leaning leaders, what will the impact be for the Jews of Latin America? Will repercussions be felt around the world? Join Montevideo, Uruguay-based EVENT DATE: Dr. Eduardo Kohn, B’nai B’rith Inter- Thursday, December 7, 2006, 7:30p.m. national Director of Latin American SPEAKER: Affairs, for an up close and personal Dr. Eduardo Kohn, B’nai B’rith International look at how the Jews in Latin America Director of Latin American Affairs TOPIC: are faring. Throughout his years with The Rise of the Left in Latin America – BBI, Dr. Kohn has been involved in What Does it Mean for Jews? analyzing and addressing the ripple LOCATION: effect of Latin American politics on Temple Sinai, 5645 Dupree Drive NW Israel, the U.N., and the world. Atlanta, Georgia

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When I thrill to something I cannot afford, That’s very simple, not complex: I simply can’t live without it. No tickee, no washee, No commitment, no sex.

BY Carolyn Reunion Gold Observation after Reading in an Antiques It’s really great to see you again Journal of the New Wave of Interest in Like when I don’t hang up my clothes, After so many years. Items from the First Quarter of the Or turn off the lights when I leave a room, I remember our sad parting, Twentieth Century Or stand at the mirror and pose. My heartache and my tears. But I thought your eyes were sapphire blue, I’m thrilled to learn She says that I’m sort of lazy, And your nose a trifle smaller— that things once deemed That I’m picky about what I eat, And wasn’t your hair quite thick and wavy, decidedly neglectable And that whenever she’s waiting for me, And weren’t you a little taller? I manage to drag my feet. Are now much sought after 85 Years on the Wrong Planet and highly valued, By Frances Altman But when I visit my grandmom, Antiquated Opinion thus making me collectible. Last Hurrah Press, $13.95 The opinion I get is another. She says that the reason she loves me The free love lasses I have known, Is that I’m exactly like my mother. Grown anxious, old, and weary, Frances Altman, formerly of Savannah, Suggest to me the validity now living in Atlanta, has written humorous Of an ancient Chinese theory poems about modern life and illustrated Dilemma them with her own drawings. Her themes are everyday problems, family life, and There’s safety for me in discount stores, growing older. Here are a few samples to For I can browse unfazed and undaunted, enjoy. Protected by the established fact That if I can afford it, I don’t want it. Point of View But danger stalks me in upscale boutiques For there’s just no doubt about it, Sometimes my mom gets mad at me, Students seek ways to overcome hate during ADL mission

A racially, ethnically, and religiously each possess the power to combat bigotry. diverse group of ten students from five “I believe that hatred and prejudice are metro high schools were an Atlanta delega- wrong, and I want to show people that we tion to the Anti-Defamation League’s sev- can live together in a hate-free world,” com- enth annual Grosfeld Family National mented Cross Keys junior Beverly McCall. Youth Leadership Mission to the U.S. ADL developed the National Youth Holocaust Memorial Museum in Leadership Mission to help confront and Washington, D.C., November 12-15. overcome racial tension. The mission uses The delegates came from Cross Keys historic and modern-day examples of moral High School, DeKalb County; the courage to help motivate students to fight Galloway School, Atlanta; Banneker High prejudice within their own lives and in their School, Fulton County; North Atlanta High schools and communities. The delegates School, Atlanta; and Berkmar High School, become positive agents for change and help Gwinnett County. They convened in teach their peers the strength of diversity. Washington to debate, question, and wrestle Shelley Rose, associate director of the with issues of bigotry and intolerance in ADL Southeast Region office, noted, “Our America. The centerpiece of the mission youth must learn the benefits of diversity was their visit to the U.S. Holocaust and be given the tools to combat bigotry. Memorial Museum. “I want to help as best This mission encourages open communica- I can with helping people tolerate and tion and frank discussion to do just that.” Atlanta delegation to the ADL Grosfeld Family National Youth Leadership understand difference and diversity on all The National Youth Leadership Mission Mission: back row (l-r), Dana Smith (chaperone), Aaron Kala (Galloway), levels,” said Galloway School junior was initiated in 1996 by ADL’s Greater and Jamaal Rasheed (North Atlanta); middle row (l-r), Holli Levinson (ADL Alfonso Sanchez. Chicago/Upper Midwest regional office. education coordinator), Summer Dorsey (Banneker), Richard McLean I Delegates also had the unique opportu- This year’s mission was comprised of a (Banneker), William Smalls (North Atlanta), Angela Etheridge (Berkmar), nity to hear the personal stories of diverse group of 110 high school students and Alfonso Sanchez (Galloway); and front row (l-r) Nikki Cox (Berkmar), Holocaust survivors, and ADL National from Atlanta, Chicago, Cleveland, Detroit, Beverly McCall (Cross Keys), and Steffanie Hobbs (Cross Keys) Director Abraham Foxman, and civil rights Florida, Las Vegas, New Orleans, New legend Rep. John Lewis (D-GA). Their tes- York, Santa Barbara, San Francisco, and timonies reminded participants that they Washington, D.C. Page 20 THE JEWISH GEORGIAN November-December 2006

attend this special presentation. The seminar, hosted by JF&CS Older Adult Services, features Barbara JF&CS News Rosenberg, LCSW, MSW, who has been in charge of older adult services at JF&CS for RICE NAMED CFO. Debi Rice has been Marietta. over 17 years; Jaclyn Kiger, MSW, who named chief financial officer for Jewish This support group is appropriate if you works with the JF&CS Caregiver Voucher Family & Career are a caregiver for someone significant in Program and leads a JF&CS caregiver sup- Services your life and would benefit by sharing with port group; and Cori Sackin, CIRS, a certi- (JF&CS). others. The entire East Cobb community is fied information and referral specialist for Prior to this welcome to join this non-sectarian group. Jewish Elder Access, a JF&CS program that appointment, Participants will learn about “The 10 provides information and referrals on com- munity resources and services to Jewish Rice spent 10 C’s of Caregiving”: 1) creating a sense of Lauralee Bernstein, JF&CS career older adults and their families. years with community; 2) challenges in your situation; counselor, leads teens in an exercise Attendees will learn about JF&CS serv- Deloitte Tax 3) changes in family roles; 4) critical con- to help them determine their leader- ices and programs for caregivers, communi- LLP, working in versations for setting goals; 5) caring for ship style, at “Teen Empowerment— ty resources and information, caregiving the company’s yourself as a caregiver; 6) combating over- Learn to Lead!”. The workshop case studies, and individual and support multistate tax load and frustration; 7) coping with feelings attracted over 40 teens from various group practices. practice. A of anger, resentment, and guilt; 8) connect- congregations and youth groups. Debi Rice native of Florida, ing with grief and loss issues; 9) conclusion The cost is $5.00 per person, payable at she earned her of life decisions; and 10) compiling a histo- the door. Refreshments will be provided. bachelor’s and master’s degrees in account- ry and legacy. Reservations are requested. RSVP to Susan ing from the University of Florida. She is a The cost is $200 for ten sessions plus a Halpert, 770-933-0081 or shalpert@jfcs- certified public accountant in the state of half-hour individual intake session. atlanta.org. Georgia. Rice serves on the board of direc- For more information or to register, call tors for Dad’s Garage Theater in Inman Barbara Dolin, M.Ed., LPC, CT, at 404- Park. She also volunteers for the Atlanta 232-9910 or 770-933-0081. Humane Society, where she found her dog, Elvis. Rice lives in Decatur. MORE FOR CAREGIVERS. JF&CS of Cobb and Congregation Etz Chaim will HELPING THOSE WHO HELP. JF&CS of present a Jewish Family Life Education Cobb has created a new Caregivers Support seminar, “Creative Approaches to the Group. Beginning December 6, the group Caregiving Puzzle: Putting the Pieces will meet twice a month on Wednesday Together”—a panel discussion for family Empty Bowl co-chair, Julie Taube; evenings, 7:00-9:00 p.m., at the Cobb caregivers of older adults on December 5, JF&CS CEO, Gary Miller; Reverend JF&CS office in the Johnson Square Office 7:30-9:00 p.m. at Congregation Etz Chaim. Charles Black of First Presbyterian Park, 1501 Johnson Ferry Road, Suite 100, The entire Cobb community is invited to Church of Atlanta; COO of the Associate Rabbi Paul Kerbel, Alliance for Children and Families, Congregation Etz Chaim, explains to Susan Dreyfus; and Empty Bowl co- teens what Judaism has to say about chair Dori Feinman are recognized at leadership and tzedakah, prior to JF&CS’ 10th Annual Empty Bowl their participation in a community Dinner held on November 12, 2006. service project. JF&CS INTERACT The event, a simulated soup kitchen Wishing You volunteers led this workshop, called to raise money for homeless “Teen Empowerment—Learn to Atlantans, was part of National Lead!” September 10 at Family Week. Congregation Etz Chaim in Marietta. A Happy JF&CS of Cobb co-sponsored the workshop. Hanukah

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Anheuser-Busch isn’t only in the busi- that motto into action by making this gift.” ness of brewing beer; it’s also in the busi- Since 1993, Anheuser-Busch has donat- ness of making friends. ed more than $250,000 to the Jewish For the 14th consecutive year, Federation of Greater Atlanta and a total of Anheuser-Busch will support the annual $5.3 million to Jewish agencies nationwide. campaign of the Jewish Federation of “The Jewish Federation of Greater Greater Atlanta through a donation of Atlanta is once again proud and honored to $25,000. The donation will support a wide accept the generous support of Anheuser- variety of education, social welfare, and Busch for the annual Campaign for human resources provided on a non-sectar- Community Needs,” said Federation CEO ian basis by the Federation and its 22 local, Steven Rakitt. “In making this gift, national, and international agencies. Anheuser-Busch once again demonstrates “Anheuser-Busch considers each com- its interest in assisting the vulnerable and munity where we do business our family, needy of our community. This gift is espe- and we are pleased to continue supporting cially welcomed at a time of diminishing the Jewish Federation’s efforts to make government resources for a variety of Atlanta an even better place to live and important social service programs. We work,” said Francine Katz, vice president, thank Anheuser-Busch for being one of the communications and consumer affairs. “For leaders in providing corporate support to more than 50 years, our company motto has our campaign and look forward to many Pictured, from left: Steve Rakitt, CEO, Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta; been, ‘Making Friends is Our Business.’We years of continued partnership in serving Robert Arogeti, co-chair, JFGA’s annual Campaign for Community Needs; count the Jewish Federation among our the Atlanta community.” Francine Katz, Anheuser Busch VP of communications and consumer closest friends, and we’re happy to render affairs; Marty Kogon, president, JFGA; Dara Greenspan Arouh, JFGA cor- porate development specialist; and Marc Blattner, COO, JFGA Jewish Federation caps Centennial Year with comedy TV comedian David Brenner and stand- seemed perfect.” Head Heart Hand up comic Wendy Liebman will share the Brenner, who holds the documented spotlight in a night of comedy at the closing record for most appearances on “The celebration of the Jewish Federation of Tonight Show,” has lately taken his act in a Greater Atlanta’s Centennial Year. The com- topical direction. His political punditry and munity event will be held at Ferst Center for humor have led to appearances on news-ori- the Arts at Georgia Tech on Thursday, ented shows on Fox and MSNBC, as well as December 7, at 7:00 p.m. Tickets are $60 Jon Stewart’s “The Daily Show.” His latest each and can be purchased only in advance book, I Think There’s a Terrorist in My at www.ShalomAtlanta.org/finale. Soup, penned after 9/11, is a guide to using humor and laughter to get through personal and world problems. Wendy Liebman, known in comedy cir- cles as “the Queen of the One-and-a-Half- Liner,” got her first big break when a New York talent coordinator for “The Tonight Show” invited her to be one of Johnny The Weber School philosophy of Head, Heart and Hand focuses on the variety of ways to make Carson’s guests. She’s been a fixture on the learning meaningful. We believe that the education process is most effective when all the forms of national comedy scene ever since, in clubs intellect – thought, emotion and action – are engaged together. and on campuses across the country, with Call Ellie Klein at 404-917-2500 x 117 to schedule a personalized tour or to RSVP for TV appearances on “Politically Incorrect,” an upcoming Student Visit Day or Parent Coffee. “The Daily Show,” HBO’s “Women of the Student Visit Days Parent Coffee Night,” and VH-1’s “Stand-Up Spotlight.” Tuesday, November 14–8:00 am Thursday, November 30–7:30 pm David Brenner and Wendy Liebman The Federation Finale is co-chaired by Monday, December 4–8:00 am Sunday, January 21–7:30 pm Marcy Bass and Scott Fisher, Lois Tuesday, January 9–8:00 am Thursday, January 25–7:30 pm “This is going to be a great night of Kuniansky, David Kuniansky, and Ilene and Thursday, January 25–8:00 am good feeling and laughs,” said Marc Gil Wolchock. 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Main Banking Offices: 5 Concourse Parkway, Queen Tower, Suite 100 M-F 9AM - 4PM Member Administrative Offices: 6 Concourse Parkway, King Tower, Suite 2300 M-F 8:30AM - 5PM Telephone: 770.396.0000 FDIC November-December 2006 THE JEWISH GEORGIAN Page 25 JewishTHE Georgian Putting children first By Evie Wolfe the AIDS epidemic?” Greene ponders. “Why did she reach out to strangers when others refused?” The story of this There Is No Me without You: One Woman’s Odyssey to remarkable woman is told by Greene with compassion and Rescue Africa’s Children understanding. It truly tells what one human being can do By Melissa Fay Greene in a time of crisis, how one person’s heroic effort to bring a Bloomsbury/St. Martin’s Press, 2006 little help can make a tremendous difference. 480 pps., $25.95 Along with this heartbreaking tale, Greene provides a well-researched history of the AIDS epidemic, what has There is nothing new about tragedy in Africa, but occurred to slow down its terrifying impact, and what the Melissa Fay Greene’s latest book, There Is No Me Without future may hold. In the United States, HIV-positive men You, presents a truth about children that is rarely told. Set in and women are not doomed to death. Modern medicine now Ethiopia, where the AIDS pandemic has left more than one works wonders, but the medicine is still very expensive. million children orphaned, the book is told with such Help is coming to Africa, however. Generics are on the mar- warmth and passion that it is difficult to read without cry- ket, and 2006 is proving to be a better year, if all stumbling ing but impossible to put down. blocks can be removed. Greene, an Atlanta resident, became personally As the book progresses, Greene follows many of the involved in the AIDS problem in Ethiopia when she went children who are in Teferra’s care. The personal anecdotes there to adopt an orphan in 2001. She returned in 2003 in she tells are heartwarming as well as heartbreaking. Many her role as a journalist, and, while there, she met of the children are later adopted by Americans, and the Haregewoin Teferra, whose incredible story is told in this reader gets to know them even more personally when powerful book. Greene, at the end of the book, profiles these children and (Front row, far right) Jesse,11; (second row, l-r) Teferra, a bereft widow who had recently lost a grown their reactions to their new lives. Lily, 14; Fisseha,12; Molly, 24; Seth, 21; Melissa daughter to illness, is seeking solace and seclusion but is Twice a finalist for a National Book Award (for Praying Fay Greene. (Back row) Lee, 18; Helen, 10; and asked by a Catholic charity director to take in an orphaned for Sheetrock and The Temple Bombing), Melissa Fay Don Samuel girl who desperately needs a place to live. This is only the Greene is a talented writer and journalist. beginning. One child after another is taken in by this mid- Greene and her husband, defense lawyer Don Samuel, teer. dle-aged, middle-class woman, who does not know how to have seven children, including three adopted ones, two Melissa Fay Greene is a native of Macon, granddaugh- say no. She eventually takes in dozens of children, saving from Ethiopia. Their children range in age from 11 to 24. ter of Max and Mary Pollock. She and Don are members of them from lives without hope, if they survive at all. The Greenes are in the process of adopting two brothers, Cogregation Shearith Israel. “Haregewoin was an untrained volunteer,” Greene ages 10 and 12, from Ethiopia. Help for Ethiopia’s orphans is desperately needed writes. “She received no government assistance for the The family is so engaged in the Ethiopian struggle today. For information on a way to help, go to upkeep of orphans, not at the local level (Addis Ababa) or against AIDS that their 18-year-old son, Lee, lived in Addis www.ThereIsNoMeWithoutYou.com and click on How to the federal level. The federal government of Ethiopia gave Ababa this past spring and summer, volunteering at homes Help. The American Joint Distribution Committee does her a foster-care license—for free!” for HIV-positive and HIV-negative orphans. The other adult excellent work in Ethiopia, also. It has been helping “But why then was Haregewoin Teferra intervening in child, Samuel, has also spent time in Ethiopia as a volun- Ethiopian Jews for many years. Two hundred cousins attend Saul family reunion By B.J. Yudelson Hanoch, the family of the Hanochites….” http://www.solski.org/descendants/index.ht My mind drifts to Solomon Isaac Solski m. I’m sitting in my Rochester, New York, (1811-1894), the patriarch of the Atlanta- Two hundred of these descendants of synagogue based Saul family. my husband’s great-great-grandparents, skimming the The sons of Solomon Isaac and Ryvka from a dozen states and Canada, gathered Torah reading. Gitel: of Jacob Leb Solski (one of whose on July 9 at Atlanta’s William Breman It’s Pinchas, my children, Rachel Leah Saul, was my hus- Jewish Heritage Museum. We represented son’s 1977 bar band’s grandmother); of Joseph Solski all seven original branches, although sever- mitzvah por- and his six children, of David Saul and his al of the 41 “twigs” did not survive the tion. I get to the five offspring, and so on. Holocaust. Like our ancestors, we had wan- part I usually In good biblical tradition, our family dered from our original Lithuanian home- skip, the cen- genealogist, Peggy Freedman, has tracked land, many at the end of the 19th century. sus. “Reuben, Solomon Isaac Solski’s seven sons, 41 Some came to the United States, settling in Some of the Saul family at the the first-born of grandchildren, and all their progeny. She and around Atlanta; others went to South reunion in Atlanta Israel: the sons has identified 1,000 cousins living on five Africa, others to Israel. of Reuben: of continents, showing the relationships at See SAUL FAMILY, page 26 Solomon Isaac Solski Page 26 THE JEWISH GEORGIAN November-December 2006 Saul Family From page 25 ^ÓääxÊÞ>ÌÌÊ œÀ«°

Of all who stayed in Europe—and begged the American relatives to return during the Depression—only a handful sur- vived the war. Rella Saul was 16 when my brother-in-law, Harold Yudelson, a lieu- tenant stationed in France, traveled to Germany to find her and her mother in 1945. “We communicated with the eyes...the smiles,” Rella explained to me at the reunion. In 1951, through the generosi- ty of the local Saul family, Rella; her hus- band, Beryl Sloman (who became Bernard in this country); and her mother joined their American relatives in Atlanta. Saul Sloman, Rella’s son, told the assembled group how moved he was as a child when he saw friends with their grand- parents. “We had almost no connection with the past,” he said. “No childhood home. Virtually no pictures. Recently in Israel, I found my great-great-grandfather’s 96-year-old Min Sacks Shavitz grave on the Mount of Olives. At last, a tan- gible connection with my past.” Min, who traveled from Baltimore for Rella’s granddaughter, Safi Sloman, is a the occasion, declared this “the greatest bubbly, dark-haired beauty who was look- event I’ve ever attended. This is a beautiful ing forward to her 10th birthday the next family with relatives from all over the day. Happy that her father, Julian Sloman, world. How lucky can I be?” had brought her from Toronto to connect Very lucky, according to Janine Sulski with so many new cousins, she also made a Cohen. Twenty-five years ago, when she fresh link with her heritage. “I saw a picture and her husband, Geoffrey, left their native of Savta’s brother, who died when he was South Africa, they sought out their Atlanta only six. But,” she explained, “he didn’t cousins. They still savor the family’s just die from cancer or something like that. warmth. “We ended up settling in He was killed by the Nazis.” California,” Janine said, “but I never forgot Her father, Julian, says he has a “soft their helpfulness. I saw this reunion as a spot in my heart for the Saul reunions, chance to renew the relationships, especial- which I first attended in the late ‘50s at the ly since my 92-year-old father died in Progressive Club. This reunion brings back April.” fond memories. I brought my girls to carry “It’s good, it’s fun,” echoed her young on the tradition and to give them a sense of grandson, Sam. family.” How many of the children will come Joy permeated the room as young and back to a future reunion? Reunion organiz- -/, /Ê" - ,6
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7-week-old Samantha Golden with parents, Michael and Juliet Asher November-December 2006 THE JEWISH GEORGIAN Page 27 A small town celebrates a famous native son

Friday, September 1 was Ben Bernanke they read and listen to news of his accom- wonderful name for himself, and he is still Day in plishments with great pride and content- the same smart and nice person he was Dillon, South ment and wish him the best in his new role. growing up. Carolina, the BY A reception followed the ceremony, and place where Cecile then Ben was whisked away to fly back to the current Waronker Washington. Family, friends, and members chair of the of the synagogue that used to be in Dillon Federal went to his Uncle Mortimer’s home for Reserve dessert and to share more memories. Board was Everyone was beaming over the day, espe- born and cially Ben’s parents, Edna and Phillip grew up. This Bernanke, who now live in Charlotte, North was indeed a Carolina. big event for Ben S. Bernanke, who is now chairman this small of the Federal Reserve Board, graduated (pop. 6,316) Ben Bernanke (front row, 3rd from from Dillon High School in 1971. He grad- town, the seat right) played the alto saxophone in uated from Harvard University summa cum a Dillon High School orchestra Ben Bernanke of Dillon laude in 1975 and received a Ph.D. in eco- County. group, the “Dillionaires” (Photo: nomics from the Massachusetts Institute of The celebration took place from 10:00 courtesy of the USC Caroliniana Technology in 1979. At Princeton a.m.-12:00 noon on the courthouse lawn. Library) University, he was professor of economics Seated in the front row during the celebra- and public affairs, 1985-1996, and the tion were Ben’s proud family and his teach- Howard Harrison and Gabrielle Snyder ers. Behind them were the 62 members of Beck Professor of Economics and Public his graduating class of 1971. There was also Affairs and chairman of the economics a large public turnout. department, 1996-2002. He served on the board of governors of the Federal Reserve System, 2002-2004. He became chairman of the Federal Reserve Board in 2006. Quite an impressive background for this nice Jewish man. Ben Bernanke, Dillon High School Shows you what you can do regardless graduate, 1971 (Photo: courtesy of of where you are from. Ben has made a the USC Caroliniana Library)

Ben Bernanke (center) with family and friends (Photo: Mitchell Gough) Ben Bernanke receiving the Order of the Palmetto award from Governor Ben’s cousin Mindy Bernanke Cohen; Mark Sanford (Photo: Mitchell my cousin Robert Cohen, one of Ben’s Gough) Sunday school classmates; and Robert’s wife, Diana, all of Atlanta, were there, too. Then Ben Bernanke spoke. Ben is a Mayor Todd Davis welcomed everyone, quiet and humble person. He told of work- and James Crawford gave the invocation. ing one summer at a hospital construction The mayor presented Ben with a miniature site for $1.75 an hour. The next summer, he version of Dillon’s town clock. worked at a restaurant at South of the Councilman John Braddy, a classmate Border with a waitress who was saving of Ben’s in grades K-12, gave him an event money to go to college. These experiences scrapbook and shared many anecdotes. had an impact on him that continues to this Their school became integrated during the day. As he made his professional ascent, he time they attended it, and Ben wrote articles always kept in mind what average working that were instrumental in making a success- American men and women have to do. ful transition. Witty, creative, clever, and talented are John and Ben formed a rock band while just a few of the words that classmates, in school but played just once in public. friends, and acquaintances use to describe They were also in the school band, the young Ben Bernanke. At the celebra- which was playing in Washington when Dr. tion, these same people saw firsthand that Martin Luther King, Jr. was assassinated. Ben is still the same. One classmate They had to have a police escort out of recalled being amazed that Ben could sit Washington because of the ensuing riots. down just before a psychology test, flip Braddy said that was the first of Ben’s through the chapter, and make a 100. “I police escorts, which he always has now. knew he was headed for great, scholarly Representative Jackie Hayes presented adventures.” Ben with a framed resolution declaring Ben One of Ben’s teachers shared another Bernanke Day in South Carolina. story. She said that when it came time for Governor Mark Sanford spoke after- the daily devotion, she allowed Ben to talk wards. He presented Ben with the Order of to the class about Judaism, of which he was the Palmetto, the highest civilian award in so proud. Everyone at the celebration said South Carolina. Page 28 THE JEWISH GEORGIAN November-December 2006 Thirteen-year-old promotes Together, peace in the home we can make it Thirteen-year-old Samuel Feldman Samuel’s mother, Robin Feldman, is an wears a glow-in-the-dark wristband that outspoken advocate against domestic vio- says STOP IT!—a powerful message that lence. Robin co-chaired the Shalom Bayit refers to domestic violence and one that Conference last year and has been speaking home again Samuel hopes to get out into the communi- publicly for the past eight years to various ty. organizations, raising awareness and offer- Samuel’s bar mitzvah was in October, ing support to so many. “I’m living proof which is also National Domestic Violence that you can keep going,” she says. Robin Awareness Month. As his mitzvah project, has conveyed this important message to her Samuel designed and sold the wristbands son. to raise money for the Shalom Bayit pro- Robin and Samuel have a history of gram. The bracelets are $2 each or $5 for giving time to their community. They have three. They are purple and glow in the dark, donated food for Jewish Family & Career because Samuel believes “that’s when a lot Services (JF&CS) food pantries in Seattle, of domestic violence happens.” For more Dallas, and Atlanta. As a 2nd-grader in information or to purchase the wristbands, Dallas, Samuel spearheaded a drive that e-mail [email protected]. collected 5,000 paper bags for the food “My mother was a victim of domestic bank. Last Passover, Robin donated the JNF OPERATION NORTHERN RENEWAL violence,” Samuel says. “Shalom Bayit has Haggadot for the Shalom Bayit Seders. helped both of us, and I wanted to give She and Samuel have also been active As they return home to the north, Israelis are facing serious back, so I chose it for my mitzvah project.” in JF&CS’ PAL (People are Loving) pro- challenges. You can help by sending your donation to gram. 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FORESTRY • WATER • RESEARCH • ECOLOGY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT • SECURITY EDUCATION • TOURISM & RECREATION www.jnf.org November-December 2006 THE JEWISH GEORGIAN Page 29 Paul Wolfowitz to speak at Ahavath Achim Ahavath Achim Synagogue will host Paul ties, as a distinct way to remember his father, sight of the budget process as well as devel- Albright, the Honorable Jimmy Carter, the Dundee Wolfowitz, president of the World Leo, who died in 1986. He came up with the opment of policy to respond to the terrorist Honorable Bill Clinton, the Honorable Ehud Bank and former deputy secretary of defense, idea after learning that New York Mayor attacks of September 11, 2001. Olmert, and the Honorable Hillary Rodham for the 19th Annual Leo & Berry Eizenstat Michael Bloomberg held an annual lecture in Previous Eizenstat lectures featured Elie Clinton. Memorial Lecture, December 10, 7:00 p.m. honor of his mother. When his uncle died a Wiesel, Natan Sharansky, the Honorable This lecture is free and open to the public. few years after his father, Eizenstat renamed Abba Eban, the Honorable Dr. Henry Tickets will not be issued. The lecture will the lecture series the Leo & Berry Eizenstat Kissinger, the Honorable Teddy Kollek, the take place at Ahavath Achim Synagogue in Memorial Lecture. Honorable Simcha Dinitz, the Honorable the main sanctuary. Please allow at least half The World Bank’s mission is to fight Itamar Rabinovich, Rabbi Shlomo Riskin, the an hour for security. global poverty and improve the living stan- Honorable Shimon Peres, Cantor Benjamin For further information, contact the syna- dards of people in developing countries. The Muller and Choir, Professor Alan Dershowitz, gogue at 404-355-5222, or visit www.aasyna- bank gives a voice to the world’s poorest Herman Wouk, the Honorable Joseph gogue.org. countries and provides them an opportunity to Lieberman, U.S. Secretary of State Madeleine become major players in the world economy. The World Bank’s board of executive directors unanimously approved Paul Wolfowitz as its 10th president. Prior to this appointment, Wolfowitz spent more than BUSINESS BITS three decades as a public servant, ambassador, and educator, including 24 years in govern- ment service under seven U.S. presidents. He By Erin O’Shinskey year, the paper selects and presents awards Paul Wolfowitz spent three years in Indonesia as U.S. ambas- to 40 business professionals under the age sador and did Washington-based policy work ON THE RISE. On November 9, Shira of 40 who have made significant contribu- The Honorable Stuart Eizenstat estab- on East Asian affairs. Miller Communications racked up numer- tions to their communities and are leaders lished this series, which features distin- As deputy secretary of defense under ous honors at the Public Relations Society in their companies. guished world figures speaking on topics of President George W. Bush from 2001-2005, of America/Georgia’s Annual Phoenix Epova immigrated to the United States in interest to the Jewish and general communi- Wolfowitz’s responsibilities included over- Awards Celebration. Agency President 1990 and joined HA&W in 1993. She was Shira Miller won the Luminary Award for elected to partnership in 2003 and currently her distinguished career accomplishments. heads the firm’s international tax practice. The firm also took home a top Phoenix Things to do if you’re Award for Spanx in the media relations NOW IN THE U.S. Tel Aviv-based Gama projects category and received certificates Sonic, a designer, manufacturer, and mar- of excellence for press kits (Accountants keter of solar and rechargeable consumer a 20-something Jew One), creative tactics (Spanx), writing products, has established its U.S. opera- (Spanx), and special events (Accountants tions in Atlanta. The Georgia headquarters The many social events in Atlanta for One). include the marketing office and a distribu- young Jewish adults are all great ways to tion center/warehouse that handles orders meet people. I make it a point to attend sev- within the U.S. and Canada. Gama Sonic eral of the events that I report on, and all USA is headed by Itay Parness, vice presi- have proved to be very enjoyable. Each BY Hannah dent of sales. group caters to a different audience, thus Vahaba giving you more options for meeting a vari- MANY HONORS. The Paradies Shops ety of people. took home top honors at the Dallas-Ft. been throwing parties for the past nine years. Worth (DFW) International Airport’s sec- HILLELS OF GEORGIA. On the first The events draw 1,000-4,000 people, mostly ond annual D/M/WBE Excellence in Thursday of most months, there is a happy 21-40-year-old intowners. These parties are Diversity Awards Program. It won the CEO hour at Front Page News in Little Five not religiously affiliated. One of Kosher Award for its outstanding commitment to Points, sponsored by Hillels of Georgia and Chameleon’s most popular parties is the the D/M/WBE (Disadvantaged/Minority/ Birthright Israel. The last one of the semes- Bagel Bash on December 24, 9:00 p.m.-2:00 Women Business Enterprise) program, in ter took place on November 2, but for infor- a.m. For more information on this and other Erica Rabhan, Shira Miller and mation on future happy hours or other part for partnering with a number of minor- events, visit www.kosherchameleon.com. Lindsey Gilbert events, contact Erica Gal at Erica@hillelsof- ity and women entrepreneurs since 1987 and for helping foster those enterprises into georgia.org or 404-727-6490. 2135 THE SINGLE SPOT. 2135, the GREEN HOUSE. Atlanta-based green three highly successful businesses at DFW. MJCCA Jewish Singles group, has several builder Carl Seville will build the Paradies Shops and its affiliated companies RABBI SILVERMAN. Rabbi Dave upcoming events for young professionals. EarthCraft/TechHome Showcase Home also won Excellence in Customer Service Silverman, one of the founders of Atlanta On Tuesday, December 12, is the “Candles Scholars Kollel, hosts a discussion group and Cabernet” Hannukah party. This event is that will be featured during the 2007 (retail), Rising Star, Leadership, and that meets one Sunday a month at his house $10/person; the time and location will be Southern Building Show, June 20-22, at the Community Outreach awards. in the Toco Hill area. announced in late November. On Sunday, Cobb Galleria Exhibition Center. Seville The goal of the group is to raise young December 17, the Vodka Latke Bash will created the Southern Building Showcase A BIGGER, BETTER SAWHORSE. adults’ level of Jewish awareness by present- occur at Garrison’s Perimeter Mall location, home concept, served as the contractor for SawHorse, Inc., one of Atlanta’s oldest and ing the Torah and the responsibility that 4400 Ashford Dunwoody Road. The cost for the 2005 Showcase EarthCraft Renovation most respected renovation firms, has Judaism entails in a sophisticated and mean- this event is $15/MJCCA members and Project, and was the sponsor coordinator opened its doors at a new location. ingful way. Topics include contemporary sit- $25/non-members. January events include a for the 2006 New and Renew Showcase Formerly located in the Prado on Roswell uations, the Jewish calendar, and current co-ed volleyball league, cosmic bowling, Homes. The 2007 Showcase Home will be Road, it is now located at 2030 Powers events. For more information, contact Jon and couples dance lessons. For more infor- a new Tudor-styled infill project, replacing Ferry Road, Suite 350, near the I-285 and I- Grant at [email protected]. mation, contact Crista Cohen at an existing pre-war house in a developed 75 exchange. The space features an expand- [email protected] or 770-395- Intown Atlanta neighborhood. ed selections room, where clients choose KOSHER CHAMELEON. Kosher 2557. the finishes of their projects; three confer- Chameleons are young Jewish professionals GOING UP. The Atlanta Business ence rooms; two team rooms with space for living in Atlanta. They enjoy going out in To have your organization’s event fea- Chronicle has selected Yelena Epova, a a third team; and 10 administrative offices. Midtown, the Highlands, and, rarely, tured in this column, contact me at hvaha- partner with Atlanta accounting firm Habif, The staff kitchen and baths have many res- Buckhead. Kosher Chameleon parties are [email protected]. Arogeti & Wynne, LLP (HA&W), as one of idential touches, so that clients can see hosted by Spiral Entertainment, which has the city’s up and comers for 2006. Each what some products look like installed. Page 30 THE JEWISH GEORGIAN November-December 2006 A tale of two soaps

The other day, I unwrapped a bar of bath soap, got into my shower, and turned on the hot water. As the water hit the bar, I was transported back in time by the light scent of Ivory Soap. Soap is soap you will BY Balfoura Friend say, and usually I buy whatever brand is on Levine sale. However, this time, a friend of mine was moving, and she just handed me two Ivory bars, saying she didn’t want to trans- absolutely thrilled to order a big steak, port more stuff than she already had in her baked potato, and English peas, with ice packing boxes. cream for dessert—something all service- Scents do bring back memories, and men dreamed about while in the jungles and this one really flooded me (pun intended) war-torn battlefields. Not incidentally, I was with a memory of long ago. It was about sick as a dog all night long following that 1945, World War II had ended, and I was orgy of food. Since we had eaten so spar- able to communicate with my father, who ingly for years during the war, this rich food really did a number on me. My father, Jacob L. Friend, conducts dedication services in Manila, 1945. had gone to the Philippines on business just Government officials and U.S. naval officers are honored guests. before Pearl Harbor and then was stuck for He handed me a little packet from my the duration in Manila. I had one or two father, which contained a few bars of, you children were coming along, I used only a long way back with Proctor and short censored notes from him via the Red guessed it, Ivory soap. That was such a lux- Ivory soap—which was advertised as “99 Gamble.... Cross, and that was it. ury after years of buying homemade and 44/100 Percent Pure: It Floats”—to Occasionally, I buy lavender soap, Fancy my delight when I got a phone Chinese soap, which was made in foot-long wash my babies, first in their bathinettes, which reminds me of my mother’s handker- call from a US Naval officer who was stop- bars that we cut into pieces. Made of lye later in the kitchen sink, and finally in the chief that she sprayed with lavender ping by in Shanghai on his way home to and lard, it was hard on the skin and bathtub. Of course, Ivory soap was said to cologne, but just seeing men’s shaving soap Stateside, as it was then called by the smelled terrible—probably like soap in be the brand to use for a baby’s tender skin, in its container reminds me of my father troops. He said he would like to take me to America a hundred years ago. I recall the which to me began to smell like the soap lathering up his shaving brush. He never dinner, and that he had a little package for delicious feeling of taking a bath with the itself. At that time, there were no Pampers. used cologne. me from my father. I was doubly delighted Ivory bar (that is, when we had hot water, In Middle Georgia, there was certainly no During the summer, when the sun hits to find out that he was a young, handsome another problem) and just inhaled the won- diaper service, and few of us had washing my arm, I can sniff memories of my child- Jewish dentist from Cleveland, and he was derful, light fragrance of that soap. machines. We hand-washed the diapers and hood summers at the beach in Tsingtao, Years later, in the mid-1950s, as my hung them out to dry in the sun on the some of the few happy times I can remem- clotheslines, and the laundry soap was ber during those years of poverty, war, and Ivory Snow, gentle on the baby’s skin. I go misery in China. Now I know the secret of it all

Back in the ‘30s, Jeanette McDonald and Nelson Eddy sang, “Ah, Sweet Mystery of Life, at last I’ve found thee.” It was one of their more popular duets, and I think the next line was “Ah, now I know the secret of BY Shirley it all.” The end of the song revealed that Friedman love “and love alone” was the mystery and the secret. It was a romantic discovery for all of us. formal attire will sit before a TV camera, It was kinda nice to know that there and each will tell the viewers whether he’s were mysteries and secrets to tune up about wearing boxers or briefs. If one gets an harmoniously. There doesn’t seem to be too interesting offer, he will pose for some of many unknown quantities these day, except those fine magazines so that you can see for what’s in all of those covered-dish supper yourself which—if any—he’s wearing. casseroles. Now there’s a query for you. Discussing personal matters in the self- People are really clever about covering up accredited TV psychiatric ward is as indis- squash with cheese crackers, disguising creet as an un-”covered” dish. It’s difficult tuna with those little canned onion rings, or to find a news channel where someone is smearing Cool Whip over anything that not talking about her dysfunctional (sick of doesn’t fight back. that word) family or plugging some dys- Those same folks who are so careful gusting movie. about sprinkling camouflage over innocent, If you’re robbed of your imagination, albeit unexciting, concoctions might reveal you won’t ever see improvement or attain to you personally—or to the whole cable- perfection. You won’t ever feel like a child ready world at large—their very own mys- again. teries and secrets, proving once again that Just one more time, Jeanette and some facts are knowledge and some are just Nelson: “Now I know the secret of it all.” dust on the brain. Of course, Lily Tomlin said, “If love is Unfortunately, this Elizabeth Bare-It the answer, could you please rephrase the compulsion knows no bounds. It’s the most question?” democratic thing since headaches. Men in November-December 2006 THE JEWISH GEORGIAN Page 31 Goodman is Greater Atlanta Hadassah’s first full-time director New Jewish high school to serve Aimee R. Goodman has joined staff members and volunteers and to serve kids with special learning needs Hadassah, the Women’s Zionist as our first full-time director in Greater Organization of America, as the Greater Atlanta Hadassah’s first year as a Grant For parents of children who learn dif- had a high school option within a Jewish Atlanta chapter’s first full-time director. Recipient Area,” said Ruthanne Warnick, ferently, life can be a series of battles to environment in Atlanta.” Goodman brings to her new position a chapter president. “Aimee’s experience— find the educational setting that best The Weber School has agreed to wide variety of pertinent skills, including particularly in areas such as strategic plan- meets their children’s individualized house Keren Or at its new home on the strategic planning, advocacy, grant writing ning and advocacy—will help us achieve needs. Trying to find quality education corner of Roswell and Abernathy Roads. and administration, group development, our goals for the current year and provide for learning-disabled teenagers in a Placing this “school within a school” facilitation, and event planning. She spent valuable input as we develop our annual Jewish high school in Atlanta was a pie- will further distinguish Atlanta as a leader time with Hillels of Georgia as associate plan for 2007-2008.” in-the-sky dream. in providing Jewish high school opportu- director for Emory Hillel and earlier as Warnick explained that a Grant Now, Keren Or High School fills a nities for children with special learning director of development. Prior to that, she Recipient Area (GRA) is an area that has long-overlooked gap in the region’s needs. served as campaign associate in the been identified as having great potential to Business and Professionals Division at the enhance membership, fundraising, and Jewish education offerings. This unique “As far as we can tell, there is no other Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta. She leadership development/initiatives. GRAs program is intended to provide a Jewish high school program like this for this stu- also held several positions, including direc- receive funding from National Hadassah to high school experience to students in dent population anywhere else in the tor of community gifts, director of Young reach expanded goals through additional grades 9-12 with mild to moderate learn- United States,” said Richard Bressler, Jewish Professionals, and director of the programming and education, outreach ing differences who cannot be accommo- president of Bressler Advertising & Israel Experience at the Columbus (Ohio) efforts, and leadership training. Each loca- dated in existing programs. Public Relations, and one of the pro- Jewish Federation. She came to Hadassah tion has professional staff and an office. “This new program will be a fantastic gram’s founders. “Families that up until from a position with the State of Georgia’s Greater Atlanta Hadassah, which became a educational option for families across the now had to struggle with difficult issues Governor’s Council on Developmental GRA in June, is the newest of only 11 spectrum of Judaism,” said Myra Brown, of how to educate their high-school-age Disabilities. GRAs in the country. one of the program’s founders. “We’ll be children who require a special curriculum Goodman, a recipient of the United As part of its new status as a GRA, the offering a high school curriculum modi- will now have a place for teenagers to go Jewish Communities’ Federation Executive Greater Atlanta chapter recently moved to a fied to meet the educational needs and to high school with their Jewish peers. Recruitment and Educational Program new and larger office in Dunwoody, at 47 objectives of each child. Combine this Siblings who might otherwise be separat- Graduate Fellowship, attended Yeshiva Perimeter Center East, and will be bringing focus on the learning style of each student ed can remain together at the same University, where she earned both a mas- on a new, full-time administrative assistant with access to a range of social and Judaic school. Everyone—the children, the fam- ter’s degree in social work with a focus on for Goodman. The chapter is sharing the peer experiences, and we’re looking at a ilies, and the community—wins.” community organization and a certificate of new space with Hadassah’s Southeast Area wonderful program for kids who have not Jewish communal service. She holds a Development Center, which is one of four bachelor’s degree in Jewish studies from ADCs established nationwide to support the Ohio State University. regional fundraising efforts with a focus on “We’re thrilled to have someone of the cultivation and solicitation of major Aimee’s caliber to partner with our other gifts. MJCCA News

CHANUKAH AT THE J. The Marcus Serving Atlanta since 1912 Jewish Community Center of Atlanta is pre- FUN FOR senting several fun-filled Chanukah events KIDS. On that typify the magic of the holiday season. December Bennie’s ShoHappy Chanukah Join the MJCCA for the nightly meno- 25, 10:30 Bennie’s Shoes rah lighting, sundown, December 15-22, at a.m., Robbo Bennie’s Sho the Zaban Park main building entrance. will appear at Buckhead Jewish Theater of the South’s Annual the MJCCA’s Buckhead Crossing • 2625 Piedmont Road Family Holiday Show, The Magic Dreidels Morris & Rae (moved across Sydney Marcus) by Jenna Zark, will be presented December Frank Bennie’s Shoes 13-24. Tickets are available at Theatre at 404-262-1966Bennie’s Shoes www.jplay.org or through the box office at Zaban Park. Bennie’s Sho 770-395-2654 or [email protected]. On December 10, Toys “R” Us at 7731 Kennesaw North Point Parkway opens its door exclu- Robbo Town Center • 2700 Town Center Drive sively for MJCCA’s North Metro Chanukah Bennie’s Shoes Happening. This family event At this family show, children from 770-955-1966Bennie’s Shoes includes pizza, doughnuts, shopping, craft- across the community will have the oppor- ing, magic shows, raffles, and prize give- tunity to make friends with the Giant In My Bennie’s Sho aways. Enjoy crafts and games, 6:00-8:00 Closet, fly with the all-powerful superhero Norcross p.m., and a magic show and pizza dinner at Blanket Kid, and shake hands with Mitzvah 6:30 p.m. Tickets, which can be ordered at Man. 5192 Brook-Hollow Parkway www.atlantajcc.org, are $5 children/$7 General admission tickets are $20/chil- Bennie’s Shoes770-447-1577 adults for non-members and $3 children/$5 dren and $23/adults. Admission for MJCCA adults for members. Tickets purchased at members is $12/children and $15/adults. Bennie’s Shoes Bennie’s the door are an additional $2 per person. For Admission is free for children 18 months more information, contact Shanna Gerson and younger. All seats are reserved; seating at 678-948-4007 or shanna.gerson@atlanta- is limited. jcc.org. For more information or to purchase www.benniesshoes.com tickets, call 770-395-2654. Bennie’s Shoes Bennie’s Shoes Benni Page 32 THE JEWISH GEORGIAN November-December 2006 Temple Kehillat Chaim supports North Fulton’s Drake House Like most synagogues in metro Atlanta, from individuals, families, organizations, cor- Temple Kehillat Chaim in Roswell has an porations, and religious congregations. active commitment to community service. Temple Kehillat Chaim signed on for the Congregants have organized a Roswell com- Neighbor-to-Neighbor program, which munity Mitzvah Day, staffed bingo games at involved adopting one of the facility’s 16 the Jewish Home, provided Chanukah gifts apartments. Initially, this required painting, for nursing home residents, participated in the cleaning, and furnishing the apartment. On an Hunger Walk, and made and served meals at ongoing basis, however, it requires paying a the Zaban couples homeless shelter in monthly maintenance fee for the one-bed- Atlanta. room apartment, as well as providing trained This year, however, the congregation has advocates to support the mother and children taken on a major commitment to support a who occupy it. Every member of the syna- new non-profit organization in Roswell, the gogue was given an opportunity to sign up for Judy and John Stanton and Paul Drake House. A private residential center for a monthly donation to support the adopted Serving up “Oy Vey Peach Sorbet” at the Drake House’s second annual Patterson pause during the apartment homeless women and their children, the apartment. Many chose to do much more. painting. Drake House provides emergency short-term “The response from the synagogue has Miss Mary’s Ice Cream Crankin’ are Temple Kehillat Chaim members housing, assessment, counseling, support, been heartwarming,” says Richard Schulman, Debbie Oberst, Sally Kadrich, Dixie and training to help families become self-suf- Social Action Committee chairman. Working Schantz, and Linda Silberman. Not ficient. with Kathy Starr and Annette Gorelick, he pictured are 7th-grade volunteers Rabbi Harvey Winokur learned about the organized the temple’s participation in the Sophie Patterson and Elizabeth Drake House through Rev. Joe Clifford of first annual Miss Mary’s Ice Cream Crankin’, Kadrich; Vernon and Kathy Starr; Alpharetta Presbyterian Church. Rev. a fundraiser for the Drake House coordinated Susan and Paul Patterson; and Clifford was invited to speak at the syna- by Rev. Clifford. The temple’s Drake House Richard Schulman. gogue’s annual Sisterhood Interfaith Shabbat, committee had a booth again at the second where area religious leaders come to educate annual event, which was held on August 27. bars, and other home essentials. The crew temple members about their religious faith. Schulman invited the Atlanta Concert Band to included John and Judy Stanton, Vernon and The pastor, in turn, invited the rabbi to share perform, and Brendan Starr recruited his Boy Brendan Starr, Richard and Jeff Schulman, his pulpit. Scout Troop 1717 to help set up, break down, Jaime Schantz, Paul Patterson, Alissa Glatter, and Rabbi Winokur. They also shared an interest in supporting hand out wristbands to participants, and run The painting crew from the syna- Synagogue members also donated couch- the Drake House, and the rabbi brought the the moon bounce. gogue included (from left) Richard es, tables, chairs, clocks, towels, linens, opportunity to the congregation, which voted When the apartment was ready for paint- Schulman and son Jeff, Jaime plates, paintings, rugs, and more to furnish its full support. The Drake House is unique in ing, temple members primed and painted the Schantz, Rabbi Harvey Winokur, and the apartment. At their installation dinner, the its broad base of community support, coming walls and trim and installed shades, towel Vernon Starr. Sisterhood collected personal-care items for Drake House mothers. Sally Kadrich, Dixie fund. In her message to her daughter at her Schantz, and Linda Silberman secured fur- bat mitzvah, Carey Gruzca spoke of how nishings, with a major donation from the proud she was of Sarah for choosing to spend brotherhood for large purchases, such as the her time helping others. bunk/trundle bed. Temple board member Jim Alford was so As a sponsor, the temple is also commit- impressed with the Drake House that he ted to providing mother and child advocates. brought his interest to work, at Nortel, where Advocates commit two to five volunteer he is on the Employee Activities Committee. hours weekly, establishing a supportive rela- During the renovation process in June, a tionship with the family, offering assistance group of 35 volunteers from Nortel gave 280 and information, and promoting communica- hours of community service working at the tions. Several members attended advocate Drake House. They purchased and installed a training; Lisa Cheyette is currently the moth- basketball goal, cleared the brush around the er’s advocate, and Sally Kadrich and her parking lot and entrance, and installed a 200- daughter, Elizabeth, work with the children. foot split rail fence with a wire backing. “When we were notified that we had our Others painted outside trim work around first resident selected, it was very exciting,” doors and windows and made landscape said Sally Kadrich. She pulled together a improvements. team—including daughter Elizabeth, Rabbi Winokur, who has been involved in Richard Schulman, Peggy and Larry many interfaith alliances across Atlanta over Calendar, Joel Kahn, Susan and Paul the years, is on the Drake House Advisory Patterson, Roger and Sheila Boyd, and Carey Council. Temple Kehillat Chaim is the only and Sarah Gruzca—to help the apartment’s Jewish organization currently involved. first resident move her belongings into stor- “I am so thrilled that the Drake House age and keep the children busy during the vision has come to fruition and so proud of move. our congregation for everyone’s wholeheart- Elizabeth’s involvement was her mitzvah ed support,” he added. project, which she undertook towards her bat A leadership class of the North Fulton mitzvah on October 7. Other youngsters Chamber of Commerce founded the Drake have been supporting the Drake House with House in March 2004. It is named in honor of their b’nai mitzvah projects as well. Brendan the late Mary Drake, a Roswell community Starr not only helped with painting and social services leader. Construction was com- cleaning, but also collected canned foods for pleted April 2006; the first resident was wel- the Drake House pantry. Addie Brown, comed in June. The Drake House serves the whose bat mitzvah was September 16, spent North Fulton community, including Roswell, four months talking to friends and neighbors Alpharetta, and Sandy Springs. about the Drake House and raised $600 for the Temple Kehillat Chaim Drake House November-December 2006 THE JEWISH GEORGIAN Page 33 faculty, alumni, and chefs. Many of the cases, these restaurateurs have shifted graduates have obtained prominent culinary accountability and blamed the non-support positions in leading hotels, restaurants, and of the kosher community for their failures. Kosher Affairs food service facilities throughout Israel. With Atlanta’s booming Jewish popula- The recipes in What’s Cooking? have an tion (120,000) and the growing general By Roberta Scher tion. 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vegetable oil to medium hot—about 350 Quick Potato and Put applesauce and cinnamon stick in a degrees on a meat thermometer. Put chick- Carrot Latkes saucepan over medium heat and warm for RECIPES en in, skin side down, and fry until done, 3 to 4 minutes. turning once. (Faye says that her chicken A “Yum-O!” recipe by Rachael Ray Serve latkes with warm applesauce Adapted from Foodtv.com Once again, it’s time to get out that frying floats to the top when ready.) and/or sour cream. Prep time: 12 minutes pan and prepare those customary fried Cook time: 15 minutes for 12 latkes foods to commemorate the miracle of ————— ————— Hanukkah. Smith House Famous 1 24-ounce bag shredded potatoes for hash Roast Pepper Salad Fried Chicken browns Adapted from Hadassah College Southern Fried Chicken 1 large carrot, peeled By Faye Robinson Jerusalem’s What’s Cooking? To maintain kashrut, this recipe adaptation 1 medium onion, peeled Faye has worked at Atlanta’s Quality uses a parve rice milk mixture instead of 2 eggs, beaten Kosher Emporium for over 25 years. She 3 different color peppers buttermilk. 2 teaspoons salt was originally hired by Sal Klug and now 3 sprigs dill, snipped 1 teaspoon baking powder works with longtime owner Steve Gilmer. 2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced Serves 10-12 3 tablespoons matzoh meal or all-purpose Her chicken recipe has been passed down 2 tablespoons cider vinegar flour through several generations of her African- juice from 1 lemon 3 cut-up chickens (eight pieces each), Vegetable oil for frying American, Southern family. If you have no 1 tablespoon sugar cleaned 2 cups chunky applesauce time to cook, go by and order some. It’s 1 tablespoon olive oil Buttermilk substitute: 2 tablespoon apple 1 cinnamon stick delicious! salt to taste cider vinegar or lemon juice and enough 1 cup sour cream (dairy or parve) parve rice milk to equal two cups Serves 3- 4 2 cups self-rising flour Broil peppers on a cookie sheet until Heat 1/2-inch oil in a large skillet over black and blistered. Place in closed paper peanut, safflower, or canola oil medium high heat. To test oil, add a piece 1 cut-up chicken (eight pieces), cleaned bag and let cool for 15 minutes. Peel, salt and pepper of bread to the pan. It should turn golden salt remove seeds, and slice each pepper into brown in a ten-count. Adjust heat as neces- garlic powder three pieces or more. Combine all ingredi- Fill a deep frying pan with oil to with- sary. black pepper ents and marinate for a few hours. in 2” of top. Place potatoes in a large bowl. Using a paprika Season chicken with salt and pepper; hand grater, grate the carrot and onion into 1 cup flour dredge in flour. Maintaining a temperature the bowl. Combine the rest of the ingredi- of 300 degrees, fry until golden brown for ents with a wooden spoon. Combine salt, garlic powder, black about 15 minutes, turning once. Drop mixture into oil in 3-inch pepper, and paprika and rub on chicken mounds. Press down gently with spatula to pieces. form patties. Fry about 3 minutes on each Dip chicken in flour, cover well, and side. Drain on paper towels or parchment- shake off excess. lined tray. In a deep fryer or deep fry pan, heat Page 38 THE JEWISH GEORGIAN November-December 2006 efit the Foster Care Support Foundation, Inc. The congregation collected 202 coats, 17 hats, 23 pairs of gloves, nine scarves, and other MISH MASH items that will be distributed to fos- ter children this winter. Pictured: By Erin O’Shinskey 1401, Chattanooga, he has exhibited at Alyssa Bruck, 7; Rachel Williams, 10; Sycamore Gallery, Genema, and Atlanta Brittany Bruck, 10; Alex Caine, 11; Artist’s Center. Kotler and his wife, Brian Caine, 9; and Max Caine, 9, A FAMILY AFFAIR. For the first time in Helen, moved from Farmington, helped coordinate the donation of its 19-year history, the Atlanta Symphony Connecticut, to Atlanta in 2004 to be near over 100 coats. Ball has an entire family—the Hertz fam- their triplet grandchildren. While in Pictured: (l-r) Ellen Zarge, co-presi- ily—as honorary chairs. This family has Connecticut, Kotler was juried in as a dent; Dr. Brame; and Robin Brill, co- special ties to the ball: Jill Hertz, the late member of the prestigious New Haven president wife of Jennings Hertz, mother of Patty Paint and Clay Club and exhibited at the and Doug, and a beloved patron of the Society of Connecticut Sculptors, Lyme arts in Atlanta, was ball chairman in 1989 Art Center, and the University of and 1990. Connecticut Health Center.

THE VOICE OF HOPE. Melanie Massell performed at the Atlanta Chapter of the City of Hope’s September 11 fundraising event at Violette Restaurant, entertaining attendees with old standards and show Leo Esworthy (left) and Eli tunes. City of Hope is the renowned hos- Rubenstein blow their shofars at the KIDS HELPING KIDS. Epstein School pital and research center in Duarte, Preschool Place at Congregation students (right) Dalit Kluger, age 7, California. New members are always Dor Tamid. and Hadas Kluger, age 5, recently welcome; for more information, contact performed a special mitzvah by hav- Bea Pamarance at 404-875-4880. ing their hair cut and donating it to BRAME SPEAKS. Brandeis “Locks of Love.” This program The 2006 Atlanta Symphony Ball University National Women’s accepts donations of hair that can be saluted as honorary chairs the Committee, Atlanta Chapter, held its made into wigs for children who Hertz family, including (l-r) Doug 2006-7 Opening Luncheon on have lost their hair to cancer treat- and Lila Hertz, Jennings Hertz, and September 8 at Canoe restaurant in ments. This is the second time Dalit Patty Hertz Reid. historic Vinings. Dr. Gloria G. Brame, has donated her hair. To learn more author of two bestselling books, about Locks of Love, visit www.lock- Different Loving and Come Hither, soflove.org. was the featured keynote speaker.

This column is meant to provide the reader Kosher with current trends and developments in the kosher marketplace and lifestyle. Since From page 37 Robert Port standards of kashruth certification vary, check with the AKC or your local kashruth What’s cooking? Email rscher@attglob- authority to confirm reliability. BIKING FOR THE ENVIRONMENT. al.net. Robert Port participated in the 4th Annual Arava Institute Bike Ride, riding 365 Sharing a laugh at the Atlanta miles from Jerusalem to Eilat with the Another doozie from Susie Symphony Ball Patron Party are (l- Jewish National Fund team. The ride Creamy Thai Sweet Potato Soup r) Jewish Federation of Greater raised over $500,000 for the Arava Now, kosher chefs have their own Adapted from Short on Time by Susie Atlanta President Marty Kogon and Institute on Kibbutz Ketrua. The Institute Rachael Ray! In Short on Time, the fourth Fishbein the Coca-Cola Company’s John brings together students and faculty of entry in her Kosher by Design series, White. different nationalities and religions from Susie 1 tablespoon olive oil around the world to study environmental Fishbein 2 shallots, thinly sliced FILM ACADEMY PICKS AJFF. The issues. Next year’s ride, May 1-8, 2007, offers the 1 40-ounce can sweet potatoes, drained Atlanta Jewish Film Festival has received will go from Jerusalem along the Dead time-chal- 1 cup coconut milk (not cream of coconut) a $10,000 grant from the Academy Sea, passing Masada, through the Negev lenged 5- cups chicken or vegetable stock Foundation of the Academy of Motion to Mitzpe Ramon, and to Eilat. Additional kosher cook 1 1/2 tablespoons teriyaki sauce Pictures Arts and Sciences. It is the first information is at www.israelride.org, or creative 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce time the AJFF has won a grant from the contact Port at 678-775-3550. recipes, tips, Juice of one lime Academy. For 2007, the Academy handed and short- Sea salt out over $2 million dollars in grants. The cuts to make Chives for garnish Festival Grants Program was established “faster food in 1999 and has made 151 grants to film fabulous.” This publication by Warm oil in a large pot over medium festivals. AJFF is a presentation of the Artscroll/Shaar Press offers 140 recipes, heat; add the shallots and cook until Atlanta Chapter of the American Jewish each accompanied by a full-color photo. translucent. Add sweet potatoes, coconut Committee. Since its founding in 2000, it milk, and stock. Bring to a simmer. has become one of the largest Jewish film Fishbein’s flair for recipe selection, With an immersion blender, puree festivals in the country. her simple ingredients, and her easy-to- until smooth. follow instructions make this book irre- Add the hot sauce, lime, and teriyaki, MARBLE MASTER. Richard Kotler, a sistible. Try some sample recipes at then salt to taste. Simmer for five minutes. Veteran’s Administration hospital dentist Artscroll.com/Books/kbst.html. Buy the Garnish with chives, and serve hot. and a sculptor, took second and third YOUNG VOLUNTEERS. Members of book locally at Chosen Treasures and place at the Georgia Marble Festival 2006 Congregation Dor Tamid just com- Judaica Corner or online at amazon.com. juried show. Represented by Gallery pleted their winter coat drive to ben- November-December 2006 THE JEWISH GEORGIAN Page 39 Searching for synagogues in India and Africa

During the summer, I was privileged to town of Chennamanagalam in Kerala, pos- ————— hear two lectures at the Marcus Jewish session of its gabled synagogue had some Concerning Jay’s activities in Africa, he Community Center of Atlanta by Jay years prior transferred from the last of the relates that on a flight to New York, he was Waronker, son of Cecile and Bill Waronker. deeding community to the government. excited to be one row back from His lectures were given on successive BY Bill After years of neglect, in 2004 a careful Archbishop Desmond Tutu. Here is his Thursday mornings as part of the MJCCA’s Sonenshine restoration of the synagogue, originally dat- account of that inspiring experience. Edgewise Institute. ing from the early 18th century but rebuilt “Sometimes, events in life simply feel I have known Jay for many years, as his twice after fires, was begun by the Indian right. They have a certain dynamic and aura mother and I are first cousins. He is a prac- March of 1991, my work was incomplete. It Department of Archeology and paid for by that seem to indicate you have chosen wise- ticing architect specializing in residential was not until 1994, some months after com- the department of tourism. My colleague ly—’beshert’ in Yiddish. design. While I knew that he had gone to pleting a graduate degree in architecture at and I considered the small whitewashed “That happened to me late February India and Africa to study the architecture of Harvard University’s Graduate School of structure an ideal space for a permanent 2005, when I set off from New York to synagogues, I did not know how he came to Design, that I was awarded new funding to public exhibition on the history of this com- Africa to begin a second Fulbright grant to pursue these activities. After I heard his fas- return and continue my survey and docu- munity and the Cochin Jews. I am serving document the Jewish architecture of the cinating lectures, I was determined to tell mentation. With the support of a grant from as the co-founder and curator for the muse- sub-Saharan region. As a practicing archi- his story. the NEA, the Graham Foundation, and um, which opened in late February of this tect, I had left Atlanta early that morning to I asked Jay to send me the details of his Basker Memorial Foundation, I spent the year. For my work planning, designing, spend a few hours in Manhattan at a just- project. Instead of paraphrasing his words late spring and half the summer months of coordinating, and implementing this proj- completed apartment renovation with my and possibly leaving out important find- 1994 in India. I continued my process of ect, including a compendium guide on its client. It was bitterly cold and snowy that ings, I decided to tell his story in his own field measuring, photographing, sketching, social, architectural, and religious history, I day, but my spirits felt warm and invigorat- words. So enjoy. recording a history and description, and was awarded grants by Marc and Anita ed. I arrived at JFK Airport in the evening to ————— working on careful watercolor renderings Abramowitz and the Taube Foundation for discover that I would be sharing the plane “For more than fifteen years, I have of the interior and exterior of each building. Jewish Life. seat one row back with Archbishop been involved in surveying and document- The work was labor intensive and slow, “In 2005, I began a new chapter on my Desmond Tutu. My seatmate would be a ing Jewish architecture in non-Western and, once again, I had to return home with- work surveying and documenting Jewish seasoned African ambassador. regions of the world where Jewish commu- out completing the research. architecture when, through a Fulbright, I “During the long flight, I chatted with nities once thrived, yet, owing to social and “In 1996, I began teaching architecture spent seven months in Africa’s sub-Saharan both fascinating gentlemen. We talked political change over the past half-century, part-time in conjunction with my solo pro- region recording, both in written form and about Africa, history, politics, religions, and are today in decline or extinct. This began fessional practice specializing in residential graphically, the Jewish architecture in architecture. Any doubt in my mind that my in 1990 when I was awarded my first round design. Ever since then, I have continued to Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Zambia, the arcane project to record the synagogues and of grants and fellowships to begin this proj- work in academia. Democratic Republic of the Congo, and other Jewish architecture in this remote part ect, and it continues to be a major force in “In 1999, I was awarded new funding Namibia. Despite the work to date, this of the world seemed insane was put to rest my life today. for a third and final visit to India devoted to project to document all the Jewish architec- by these fine people. Their respect for the “In school at the University of the synagogue work. Through a Fulbright ture there is now only half complete. In Jews of Africa and their contribution to the Michigan, while browsing in the architec- and a fellowship with the Memorial order to package all the synagogues, ceme- continent was sincere. They asked that I ture library, I had come across a finding by Foundation for Jewish Culture, I spent four tery chapels, and community halls in one remain in touch and ultimately share my happenstance: synagogues existed in India. months beginning in May of 2000 complet- body of work, a visit to Kenya, Nigeria, findings.” Piquing my curiosity, I realized some day ing this long-term project. The result was Uganda, and Ghana is pending to complete ————— that I would devote time and attention to the first-ever documentation of India’s syn- a first-ever portfolio of careful watercolor I found Jay’s presentation to be highly this discovery. I came to realize that there agogues through careful watercolor render- renderings complimented with some scaled informative and fascinating. He had many was no single source available that docu- ings of each structure and a written history and precise architectural drawings, photog- slides of his trips and displayed several mented or discussed the Indian synagogues. and description. Over time, the work was raphy, and a history and description of each sketches he had made of the synagogues. I set out to correct this, and in early published in book, journal, periodical, and structure. (While Jews may have lived in Also, his humor came through at times. For November 1990, after completing my newspaper form, and to date it has been other countries within this region, no other example, one of his slides showed him apprenticeship with Robert A.M. Stern exhibited at two dozen venues throughout Jewish architecture was ever built.) May standing with a picture of the Taj Mahal in Architects in New York, I took a leave from the United States and abroad. Along with these buildings, many now converted to the background. Jay jokingly said, “Now, my job and left for India with my funding in the exhibitions, dozens of lectures on the other functions, including African church- that’s not one of the synagogues.” hand. subject have also been given. These have es, offices, and shops, all be recorded in If you have the opportunity to hear Jay, “For the next three-and-one-half varied markedly, from graduate students of remembrance of the Jewish communities of I know you will not be disappointed. Cecile months, with the guidance of good people, religion at Oral Roberts University in Tulsa Africa over the past 150 years. Before they and Bill Waronker are extremely proud of I scoured the subcontinent to visit many of and a talk at the Museum of Man in Bhopal are lost and forgotten, I have set out to their son’s accomplishments. the synagogues. I learned there were 34 India to several at Jewish community cen- record them.” serving the country’s three distinct Jewish ters throughout the United States. groups: the Bene Israel, Baghdadi, and “Although my documentation of India’s Cochin communities. These buildings dated 34 synagogues was realized five years ago, Wishing All Our Family and Friends A from the mid-16th through the mid-20th my association and fascination with these Happy Hanukah century and varied considerably in scale, buildings continues. In 2005, following a style, and preservation. Some were still reg- visit to Kerala to evaluate and assess the ularly used, others marginally maintained seven non-functioning Cochin synagogues and barely functioning, and the balance in the region (an eighth, the Parasesi derelict or converted to other purposes. Synagogue of 1568, still has religious serv- “A handful of the synagogues were ices) and to formulate recommendations for grand and built of the finest materials in their future restoration and adaptive reuse, I pure Western styles, while others were sim- initiated an effort with a colleague from the ENTERPRISES, INC. Hebrew University to convince the govern- ple one-room structures and unpretentious. Shopping Centers A few were exciting examples of the blend- ment of India to allow one of the syna- ing of colonial design, vernacular building gogues to be used as a venue for the coun- Leasing • Management • Development traditions, and the ecclesiastical require- try’s first Jewish Museum. This trip was at ments needed for synagogues. the request of the Abraham and Marian (770) 451-0318 Sofaer Foundation and the Koret “Working alone, the tasks of document- Shirley Halpern Jack & Lynn Halpern Foundation. ing all 34 synagogues were rigorous and a Carolyn & Steve Oppenheimer major undertaking. When I left India in “With not a single Jew now living in the Page 40 THE JEWISH GEORGIAN November-December 2006

fall sports season has ended with a great sense of accomplishment for the GHA teams. The boys’ soccer team had a year of marked improvement, scoring some impressive victories, and finishing just one game out of the playoffs. This young team is coached by Wayne Saxe and Bob Meyer.

VOLLEYBALL WARRIORS. The girls volleyball team finished another outstand- ing season. Under the tutelage of Penny labs, art studios, and numerous design ele- Eisenstein, both A and B teams were 15-1 ments that reflect the pluralistic Weber in the regular season, and the A team fell community. Prospective students can visit just one hard-fought game short of the By Belle Klavonsky Her autobiography, Give me the Children on January 9 and 25; informational coffees league championship. Over the past five (How a Christian Woman Saved a Jewish for parents are December 12 and January seasons, the GHA girls’ record is 109-10. Family During the Holocaust), recalls the 21. For information, contact Ellie Klein at lost childhood of a woman whose rich life 404-917-2500 x 117. Pictured: Elizabeth YOUNG LEADERS. Students from GHA since that time is a testament to the human Spira-Savett, with her mother, Laurie Spira- who are continuing their education at spirit. In addition to Mrs. Arbiser, who is Savett, touches the school’s new mezuzah Yeshiva Atlanta have moved into leadership the grandmother of Weber student Jordan at the open house. Elizabeth’s dad is Rabbi positions. This year, the 9th-grade class Bagel, the Process of Hate and Limits of Jon Spira-Savett, Weber’s associate head of officers include GHA alums Alysa David, Forgiveness class will hear other Holocaust school for Judaics, Student Life, and the president; Sarah Loubser and Josh Belinky, speakers during the course. Pictured: Pola Arts. vice presidents; and Rebecca Stein, secre- Arbiser tells her stories to Weber students. tary.

WEBER SCHOLARS. Weber seniors Jared Levinson, Brandon Levitan, and Jamie Sichel were named commended students in Tomer Elmalem and Rachel Mendel the 2007 National Merit Scholarship at MedShare Program. The process began last year, when their exceptional 2005 PSAT/NMSQT scores placed them among the top 50,000 of over 1.4 million students who took the test nationwide. Of those students, only 34,000 received the commendation. Over 10 per- cent of Weber’s 154 graduates have been recognized in the National Merit PEACE BY PIECE. A project of the Faith Scholarship Program. In addition to Jamie, Alliance of Metro Atlanta, the Peace by Brandon, and Jared, Weber has graduated Piece program brings together students GHA students read up on Patricia 11 commended students, six finalists (top from the Weber, Marist, and W.D. Polacco before her visit. 16,000 in the country), and one special Mohammed schools throughout the school scholarship recipient. year to learn about each other’s traditions and cultures. Although most meetings will Tik Club Co-Chairs Jamie Sichel and be hosted at the participating schools, the Hannah Goodman with their mural at first gathering was held in the mountains on the Women’s Resource Center play- a cool November afternoon. Students broke room the ice over a series of trust activities on a challenging adventure course. Pictured: REPAIRING THE WORLD. Tikkun Olam Mary Anne Henke (Marist), Max Miller is essential to a Weber School education. (Weber), Yameen Malik (Weber), and The Tik Club focuses on a different theme Jackie Nguyen (Marist) each month, such as homelessness, animal welfare, and environmental issues. Tik Days are all-school events in which stu- dents and staff fan out across Atlanta. This Patricia Polacco (right) with Library fall, the school assisted organizations AT THE NEW GYM. The Weber Rams Media Specialist Diane Braun including the Atlanta Food Bank, PAWS enjoyed a strong fall season. The volleyball Atlanta, Project Open Hand, the Atlanta team was Region 1 AAA runner up, while AUTHOR VISIT. Author-in-residence Children’s Shelter, Women’s Resource the soccer team qualified for state finals. Patricia Polacco visited Greenfield Hebrew Center, and MedShare. Winter sports began early and took on a Academy on November 6 and talked with new sense of pride when the Rams played students about her life growing up and the their first home game in their very own gym numerous books she has written over the on November 21. The gym features a bas- years. ketball court, locker rooms, a weight room, and offices for coaches. Alumni arrived the RABINOWITZ HONORED. The TOP STUDENTS. Six of Yeshiva Atlanta next day to celebrate the new gym with the Greenfield Hebrew Academy 2006 Dinner High School’s 21 senior class members second annual Alumni vs. Faculty home- of Honor was held on December 3 at the recently earned National Merit awards. coming basketball game. Pictured: Lady Crown Plaza Ravinia. The dinner paid trib- Akiva Berger and Keenan Davis were Rams volleyball team ute to Lisa Galanti Rabinowitz (pictured) named semifinalists in the 2007 National for her outstanding work in the Jewish com- Merit Scholarship Program, representing WEBER WELCOMES ITS FUTURE. The munity. The event also paid special recogni- fewer than 1% of high school seniors. Alex STORIES OF SURVIVAL. Weber juniors Weber School dedicated its new, 19-acre tion to Dr. Elizabeth Cohen. Bein, Josh Broyde, Yoni Gorlin, and Josh were captivated by Pola Arbiser’s account campus on October 22. The new building Slovin were named commended students, of hiding and survival during the Holocaust. will feature 22 classrooms, five science GETTING BETTER ALL THE TIME. The placing among the top 5% of more than 1.4 November-December 2006 THE JEWISH GEORGIAN Page 41 UNITY THROUGH COMPETITION. school’s Global Concepts curriculum, stu- Battle of the Classes at Yeshiva Atlanta, dents learn in an age-appropriate manner held in early fall, is a coordinated effort to about scarcity, hunger, environmental bring the students closer together. The three awareness, and more. Each grade employs a teams of blue, green, and red mix seniors, tzedakah theme that benefits their mitzvah juniors, sophomores, and freshmen. project. Pictured: After discussing all the ways in which young ones can fundraise for YA ON YOUR LAPTOP. Under the leader- charity and tzedakah, Max Miller was given ship of English department head Joel Rojek a toy car for his answer that a great way to and Co-editors Alexa Moses and Ben raise money is by washing cars. Williams, Yeshiva Atlanta’s newspaper, The million students who took the PSAT. Palette, is now online. Articles such as Pictured: (front row, l-r) Josh Broyde, Alex “What students think about the new SAT,” LEARNING TO GIVE. At Epstein’s Bein, Keenan Davis, and Dr. Mark Fisher, “Interpreting the Painting Scream by Intown Campus, students collect tzedakah guidance counselor; (back row, l-r) Akiva Edvard Munch,” and “Dear Becky—letters every week. As part of the creative enrich- Berger, Yoni Gorlin, and Josh Slovin with advice to students, “ are available via ment program, students create their own e-mail. To receive your e-issue, contact the tzedakah boxes, which they may take home school at yeshivaatlanta.gmail.com and ask and bring back on Friday with tzedakah to be put on the free subscription list. they have collected. The pre-K students (and later in the year, the 3-year-olds) count, sort, and bag the money, which they then present to Intown Campus Director Laura Blaskett. The tzedakah is then trans- ported to the main Sandy Springs Campus, MAKING LEMONADE. October 9 was a which distributes it to charities including wonderful day for Davis Academy 3rd- the Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta. graders, who presented to Linda and Steve Pictured: Jake Botnick gives Laura Blaskett Selig $400, money they collected to buy Tzedakah as Miles Wallace looks on. toys for children in Israel who fled their BUILDING THE SUKKAH. Yeshiva homes during the recent war. Using the Atlanta Seniors Avi Spector, Alex Iskhakov, theme “when life gives you lemons, make and Ben Williams (pictured) helped put up lemonade,” the Seligs not only dressed the the bamboo roof for the school sukkah. The YOUNG BROADCASTERS VISIT FOX 5. part in matching yellow shirts, but broad- school was open for half-days during Chol The Epstein School’s Broadcast Academy ened the presentation to include etrogs for HaMoed. The students participated in com- recently visited WAGA-Fox 5 News, where all the children in honor of Sukkot, lemon- munity service projects for two days, help- Executive Producer Mark Shavin gave them ade and donuts for a snack, “We Stand With ing at the Atlanta Community Food Bank a behind-the-scenes tour. While they were Israel” bracelets, a brief video of Israel, and and in forests in Sandy Springs. The other there, a breaking news story (a plane crash discussion about different ways to raise two days were career days, for which in Henry County) was happening, enabling money for charity. Pictured: students hand- Richard Kirby, co-founder and career con- them to see the fast pace such a story gen- ing out the etrogs. sultant at Executive Impact, gave the erates, and how it affects the production of keynote address. The students also heard a live broadcast. Later, they were invited to from other speakers about such careers as do a mock news broadcast, which was edit- ROBOTICS WHIZ KIDS. The Ned S. community service, kashrut, and banking. ed to create a video that was broadcast as Witkin Middle School Science Leadership part of the school’s own weekly news pro- Academy is the Epstein School’s newest gram. Pictured: 7th-grader Michael May educational innovation. Named in memory and 8th-grader Jenna Hunt of the father of Sehra A. Witkin, Class of 2008, the academy provides opportunities for middle school students to explore robot- ics by building various structures while developing technological answers to scien- tific problems. Since the Epstein School is renowned for its integration of advanced technology, these students will also employ THANK YOU FROM ISRAEL. The computers to program remote-control October 9 visit from Linda and Steve Selig devices that will enable the robots to per- underscored Davis 3rd-graders’ yearlong form movements and tasks that mimic those Tzedakah theme, freedom. The highlight of of humans. Pictured: Hannah Olstein and the morning included a book of hand-writ- Robyn Kalwerisky, Shana Frankel, Ari Videlefsky ten thank-you notes from students of the and Alysa David enjoyed being part Hatikvah School in Israel presented to the of the red team. NATIONAL RECOGNITION. Epstein stu- Davis students. The Seligs’ generosity was dents Sarah Jacobson, Sam Gaillard, Lily evidenced by their pledge to match the $400 Balshan, and Gal Bukshan have been recog- and travel to Israel in November to deliver nized by the National Museum of the toys to the Israeli school. Pictured: Education. The students were honored for Linda and Steve Selig read the notes from the inventions they entered in the museum’s Israeli students that are helping forge a “Student Ideas for a Better America” com- strong relationship between the Davis petition. The inventions were originally Academy and the Hatikvah School outside designed and created for the Epstein School Tel Aviv. Invention Fair, under the direction of Donna Goodson and Teresa Friedman, while the DAVIS SOCCER UNDEFEATED. The students were in the 4th grade. The students Davis Academy’s A-Soccer was undefeated each received a certificate and $100, and MITZVAH PROJECTS. Every year, each this season, beating Epstein in sudden death Josh Belinky showed his green team they will be listed on the museum’s website grade at the Davis Academy engages in a second overtime, winning the MAAC muscles. with other national winners. Pictured: Sarah mitzvah project to reinforce the morality of Jacobson, Sam Gaillard, and Lily Balshan Tikkun Olam. Further supported by the See CLASSNOTES, page 42 Page 42 THE JEWISH GEORGIAN November-December 2006 Retirement ceremony a source of pride for many

One of the nicest events I have attended in Donna Faye Marcus of Temple Sinai, who led Among the U. S. district judges in atten- many a year was the retirement ceremony of us in the National Anthem, and Rabbi Phil dance was the Honorable Marvin H. Shoob, United States Magistrate Judge Joel M. Kranz, Rabbi Emeritus of Temple Sinai, who senior judge. Feldman. It had a patriotic flair to it, one that gave the invocation and asked for a minute of It was a moving ceremony. I could not made me proud to be an American and, as BY Gene silent devotion in honor of the U.S. military. help but think how proud Joel’s late parents, always, proud to be a retired colonel in the Asher Cantor Marcus led us in Irving Berlin’s clas- Rosalie Bach Feldman and Louis Feldman, U.S. Marine Corps Reserve. sic “God Bless America,” and the benediction would be of their only son. I was especially proud of Joel, a retired was given by Chief Rabbi Ron Segel of ______captain in the U.S. Naval Reserve. He wore Courthouse at 75 Spring Street. Temple Sinai. his Navy uniform, which made me doubly But back to the flair of patriotism: Major Chief Judge Jack T. Camp presided. As predicted, I knew I would omit people proud of him. Joel and I go back a few years, General Larry Taylor, USMCR (Ret), called Speakers included Edward L. Greenblatt, inadvertently from last issue’s all-time Jewish to when he called my brother a “tootball” for the Colors in a heart-stirring presentation Paul Kish, and the Honorable Alan J. football team. Certainly on the squad would player. of the American flag by U.S. Naval Sea Baverman. be Harry P. (Koon) Kuniansky, an all-state Joel, his late sister, and parents lived, as Cadets, LTjg Laura McIntosh commanding. The portrait of Judge Feldman that will guard at old Atlanta Boys High School and a we did, in the court apartments at 501 Admiral William O. (Dusty) Miller, hang in the courtroom was presented by starter and solid performer on the University Boulevard N.E. USNR (Ret), led the Pledge of Allegiance to Amanda Feldman, Judge Feldman’s grand- of Georgia’s 1942 Rose Bowl team. No doubt, The ceremony was held at the Richard B. the United States flag. daughter, and Kyle and Abbie Rose Kinsler, there are others I cannot think of at this time. Russell Federal Building/United States And, of course, there was a Jewish pres- great nephew and niece of Judge Feldman. ence there—not only the retiree, but Cantor Hospice helps individuals and their families meet end-of-life challenges Her name is Rachel. She is 74 years creas and liver. Sam declined a biopsy Weinstein Hospice is called. mary caregivers. old and has dementia and a failing heart. after the initial test confirmed the cancer When it became clear that Dad was • Hospice is not a place. The patient can Rachel’s 76-year-old husband is her pri- diagnosis. He also chose to forego all not going to get well, the family knew that stay at home in familiar surroundings mary caregiver, and he is reluctant to chemotherapy or radiation, stating that he they wanted him at home in a loving with hospice care. accept assistance, even from their only would prefer quality of life to whatever atmosphere, with caring medical attention • Hospice is a personalized service pro- daughter, who lives across town. Because limited extension of life could be attained. that focused on keeping him comfortable. vided by a compassionate team of health- of his own age and health status, he finds For Sam and his wife, Melinda, the most They felt this would give them the time care professionals including registered caregiving very difficult. Weinstein important use of their remaining time is to they wanted to spend with him in his last nurses, home health aides, social workers, Hospice is called. spend it together. They have three adult days, as well as the comfort of knowing a rabbi, medical director, and trained vol- Sam, age 56, has cancer of the pan- children, all of whom live out of town. that he would be handled with dignity and unteers. respect. After sixty-three years of caring • The patient can continue seeing his or championship. Pictured: (back row, l-r) for Dad, Mom was able to hand decisions her physician, who manages care in coor- Classnotes Coach Cooper, Jamie Gottlieb, Rachel over to Weinstein Hospice. dination with the hospice medical director Hirsch, Sara Kaplan, Coach Moore; (kneel- Every hospice story is sacred. and nurses. At any time during a life-lim- From page 41 ing, l-r) Allyson Eisenberg, Eva Moss, As people approach the end of their iting illness, it is appropriate for physi- Emma Weinstein, Elli Bock, Isabelle lives during terminal illness, they tend to cians to discuss all of a patient’s care return to their cultural and spiritual roots. options, including hospice. Block, Lindsey Gordon, Ruby Freeman; Being embraced and acknowledged by a • Hospice honors nature’s way and does (front row, l-r) Juliana Altman and Lindsey loving community is fundamental to not hasten or prolong the dying process. If Rosenberg Jewish spirituality. Since 1999, the Vi and improvement in the condition occurs and Milton Weinstein Hospice has helped the disease seems to be in remission, the almost 700 patients and families live as patient can be discharged from hospice fully as possible and ease the way for a and return to aggressive therapy or “good death.” Weinstein Hospice is the resume his or her daily life. In fact, a only non-profit Jewish hospice serving recent study by the Centers for Disease Metro Atlanta. Control and Prevention found that there Championship. Pictured: (back row, l-r) So often, Weinstein Hospice staff are an estimated 100,000 “hospice sur- Coach Schmmit, Ben Binderow, Joey members hear families say, “I wish I had vivors” annually. Galanti, Lee Perlis, Tommy Antonino, Ben known sooner about hospice.” Families • Hospice considers helping family mem- confronting serious illness frequently suf- bers an essential part of its mission. Davis, Zach Beagle, Jake Seltman, Ben fer too long before accessing supportive Social workers and volunteers offer Greenberg, Kyle Schaffer, Ryan Goldstein; services, in part due to myths about hos- bereavement support for a year following (front row, l-r) Michael Goldman, Forest pice and palliative care. the death of a loved one. Schwartz, Jonathan Stone, Jacob Greifer, CROSS COUNTRY PHENOMS. For its • Hospice care is covered by Medicare, and Richard Quegan first year, the Davis Academy Cross THE TRUTH ABOUT HOSPICE Medicaid, and most private health insur- Country team has had a phenomenal “run.” ance policies. Joseph Neder has led the team since the • Hospice is a coordinated holistic con- beginning of the school year, placing no cept of care that addresses body, mind, Weinstein Hospice endeavors to pro- less than 7th in meets with over 200 run- and spirit for patients and their loved ones mote meaningful dialogue so that people ners, winning the Faith Lutheran confronting life-limiting illness. will become comfortable enough to make Invitational. Coached by Matthew Barry, Hospice’s unit of care is not just the better plans and end-of-life decisions Middle School social studies teacher, the patient; it includes loved ones and pri- prior to a crisis. team competed and won its first MAAC championship in Davis history—the first ever won by a boys team. Pictured: (back row, l-r) Drew Zucker, Nathan Simon, Joseph Neder, Logan Berland, Coach Barry, Adam Schweber, Samuel Lack; CHAMPIONS. The Davis Academy Girls (front row, l-r) Eliot Zerden, Brandon Gold, A-Softball advanced to the MAAC champi- Matthew Palay, and Alec Brown onship and won the school’s first softball November-December 2006 THE JEWISH GEORGIAN Page 43 HolidayHoliday SpecialsSpecials

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