Volume 25, Number 2 Atlanta, Georgia January-February 2013 FREE

What’s Inside.... Protecting the Children Page 8 The Temple hosts a summit to address the tragedy of child trafficking in metro Atlanta. Holocaust Memorial Tribute Page 32 Atlantans who helped make the United States Holocaust Memorial a reality are honored at a tribute dinner at the Georgia Aquarium. By Brian Katzowitz The Gift of a Friend Page 10 The Friendship Circle makes the world a less lonely place for special-needs children and teens. A Passion for Service Page 19 At its Jubilee Celebration, Congregation Beth Jacob honors former execu- tive director Fred Glusman. By R.M. Grossblatt Judaism for Busy Lives Page 20 Temple Sinai is bringing Rabbi Lawrence Hoffman to town for its Scholar-in-Residence weekend. What Yael Taught Me Page 21 Helping care for a special-needs child brings unex- pected rewards. By Sarah Faygie Berkowitz Page 2 THE JEWISH GEORGIAN January-February 2013 January-February 2013 THE JEWISH GEORGIAN Page 3 Page 4 THE JEWISH GEORGIAN January-February 2013

to limit such actions in our schools. This is a • In the Democratic Republic of the critically important question, but does it truly Congo, over the last 14 years there have been How do you value life? show how we value life? In J.H. Hertz’s The an estimated 5.4 million people who have died Pentateuch and Haftorahs, he makes the fol- as a result of fighting, disease, and starvation The opposite of good is not evil, it is indiffer- lowing observation on Exodus 22:13, which resulting from the fighting, and it is still going ence. contains the Sixth Commandment, “THOU on. Abraham Joshua Heschel SHALT NOT MURDER”: “The infinite worth • In Rwanda, BBC estimated the 800,000 BY Marvin of human life is based on the fact that man is Rwandans were killed in a space of 100 days I have to admit that I am perplexed by the created ‘in the image of God.’ God alone gives during the months of April through June 1994. question of how life is valued. Some of the Botnick life, and He alone may take it away.” He goes • From 1975 through 1979, it is estimat- puzzlement comes from the very understand- on to point out that, ”Jewish ethics enlarges the ed that 1,700,000 people lost their lives in ing of what is meant by value and life. Is value non-economic future contributions that make notion of murder so as to include both the Cambodia. a monetary equation, or are there intangibles such a computation at best hypothetical and in doing of anything by which the health and • Between 1958 and 1969, voices. that need to be included in addressing value? Is reality impossible? well-being of a fellow-man is undermined, and yahoo.com reports that the loss of lives in life only the life of a human? Are we talking Unnatural ending of life is with us con- the omission of any act by which a fellow-man China varies from 45,000,000 to 70,000,000. about the life of a particular person with whom stantly. It is a concern that is always with us, could be saved from peril, distress or despair.” Somehow, it is difficult to put a face on we have a personal relationship, a person who but most of the time it rests in the back of our All of the foregoing is to say that life is so tens of thousands people and therefore hard to is known to us but not on a personal basis, or mind. On the occasion where we are confront- valuable that it cannot be valued. relate on a personal basis. This is even made life in general? And is the concept of life a ed with a particular act that is perpetrated As I said above, what this tragedy has more difficult if the individuals involved are in matter of belief in its creation by God? against someone or group with whom we can done is that it has awakened the semi-dormant a country that we cannot even mentally locate If we are interested in determining the and do identify, our focus on the horrific concern for murder and shined a spotlight on on a map and in an environment that is foreign dollar value of life, calculations are easily events awakens the somewhat dormant precept this heinous act. So as we move forward to to us. But when we see and hear about the obtainable on the web, and this exercise is and moves it into a major focus. confront the tragedy of Newtown, it is time to equivalent of a class of children in a school used daily in the courts. Mathematical formu- The wanton, barbaric, horrific carnage in seek ways to address the totality of murder. being murdered in our own country, the stark las are based on quantifiable components to Newtown, Massachusetts, that led to the To put the carnage in Newtown in per- reality is vivid in our mind’s eye. which actuarial and economic assumptions are senseless death of 26 innocent people at the spective, Mayor Michael Bloomberg of New So maybe while we wrestle with the hor- applied. If we opt instead to base this on the Sandy Hooks Elementary School, the majority York City, in an article in the July 25, 2012, ror of what took place in Newtown and try to actual value of the elements in our body, of whom were small children, plus the mur- issue of the New York Daily News, points out confront the problem, we will try to under- according to information on the web site derer and his mother, has reignited the con- that, “Every day, 34 Americans are murdered stand and appreciate what life is and what is its About.com, this is approximately $1.00. But science of the American public to this tragical- with guns. That’s 12,000 innocent people value. Whether we seek a better understanding are these relative when we talk about the value ly destructive action. We cannot help but won- killed each year with guns . . .” And here are through a religious bent or from a philosophi- of life in our perception of the assessment of der what it is that motivates such action. Is it just a few of the many other gut-wrenching cal perspective, unless and until we truly the meaning of life? How do we program in hate, a desire for power, seeking recognition, a statistics. understand and appreciate this precious gift, the unmeasurable intangibles and the potential belief that it is necessary to impose truth on • In Syria, it is estimated that over 60,000 the imposition of laws will not fully address others, rebellion against authority, a vehicle for people have been killer in the civil unrest that the problem. monetary gain, or a combination of these? has been going on in that county since March THE Jewish Georgian And now we are in the debate as to how of 2011, and it is still going on.

The Jewish Georgian is published bimonthly by Eisenbot, Ltd. It is written for Atlantans and Georgians by Atlantans and Georgians. Two-city loan partnership helps Emory graduate student Publisher Marvin Botnick A collaborative effort between Jewish International Association of Jewish Free provides is very important to students like me. Co-Publisher Sam Appel Free Loan, in Phoenix, Arizona, and the Loans—a network of more than 40 interest- And, in the long run, borrowing an interest- Editor Marvin Botnick Jewish Interest Free Loan of Atlanta has free lending agencies around the world. free loan eases the burden of debt we face.” Managing Editor Marsha C. LaBeaume Assignment Editor Carolyn Gold enabled a young graduate student at Emory “This loan is paying for my books and Jewish Free Loan is a 501(c)3 nonprofit Consulting Editor Gene Asher University to continue his studies after other study aids for (graduate) school—which are organization established over 60 years ago to Associate Editor Barbara Schreiber sources of financial support were exhausted. very expensive,” says Jonah P. “Having this provide interest-free loans to members of Copy Editor Ray Tapley Jonah P.* contacted Jewish Interest Free extra money allowed me to not worry about Arizona’s Jewish community. Makeup Editor Terri Christian Loan of Atlanta (JIFLA) after learning about money and focus on my studies. Today, law Jewish Interest Free Loan of Atlanta Inc. Production Coordinator Terri Christian the organization from Rabbi Michael J. school (and education in general) is very is a 501(c)3 nonprofit charity established to Designer David Gaudio Broyde, founding rabbi of Young Israel of expensive, and graduate students often are not provide short-term, non-educational assis- Photographic Staff Allan Scher, Jonathan Paz Graphic Art Consultant Karen Paz Toco Hill, who is currently a professor of law eligible for subsidized loans. Even with a par- tance to Jewish individuals and families in the Columnist Gene Asher, Jonathan Barach, at Emory Law and a senior fellow at the tial scholarship, I will have a large sum of state of Georgia through interest-free loans. Janice Rothschild Blumberg, Center for the Study of Law Religion at debt, with interest to repay, after I graduate. Marvin Botnick, David Geffen, Carolyn Gold, Jonathan Goldstein, Emory University. The additional funding that Jewish Free Loan * Name changed to protect borrower’s privacy R.M. Grossblatt, Marice Katz, After discussion with Dr. Morton Barr, Balfoura Friend Levine, president of JIFLA, it was determined that Marsha Liebowitz, Bubba Meisa, Erin O’Shinsky, Reg Regenstein, Jonah did not meet the residency requirements Susan Robinson, Stuart Rockoff, for a loan from JIFLA or from Atlanta-based Cover photos, clockwise: Roberta Scher, Jerry Schwartz, Leon Socol, JELF (Jewish Educational Loan Fund). But as Rabbi Reuven Stein, Cecile Waronker Sadye Goldseker serves matzoh ball soup, Passover, 1954. (Photo courtesy of Special Assignments Lyons Joel an Arizona resident studying in Atlanta, Jonah was thought to be eligible for a loan from Audrey Polt) Advertising Anne Bender Ruby Grossblatt Jewish Free Loan (JFL), in Phoenix. Jonah’s initial request to JIFLA was not Seder at the home of Peretz and Chaika Rachbach, Bronx, New York, 1934. Editorial Advisory Board Members (Photo: gift of Leonard Robinson, courtesy of the Museum of Jewish Heritage, Sam Appel Rabbi Alvin Sugarman Sam Massell for a student loan, but for financial assistance Jane Axelrod Albert Maslia William Rothschild for basic living needs, as tuition was covered NY) Gil Bachman Michael H. Mescon Marilyn Shubin Asher Benator Paul Muldawer Doug Teper through other sources. After Jonah submitted a loan application, talked with Phoenix JFL “It makes me feel like a real fan. I can buy a hot dog like everyone else.” — Executive Director Tina Sheinbein, and was Joel Felderman, quoted in USA Today, November 26, 2006. Camden Yards, 8495 Dunwoody Place, Suite 100 interviewed by representatives from the JFL Baltimore, was the first baseball park to establish a kosher food stand, 1933. Atlanta, GA 30350 Board of Directors, he received a $5,000 inter- (Photo: Jerry Esterson. Collection of the Jewish Museum of Maryland) (404) 236-8911 • FAX (404) 236-8913 est-free loan from the Phoenix JFL to help pay [email protected] his living expenses and offset the cost of text- “Whatʼs more religious than a corned beef sandwich?” — Howard Woolf, of www.jewishgeorgian.com books and study materials. Baltimore. Attmanʼs Delicatessen, Baltimore, c. 1985. (Photo: Elinor B. Cahn. The Jewish Georgian ©2013 This success story is a direct result of Collection of the Jewish Museum of Maryland) both organizations’ membership in the January-February 2013 THE JEWISH GEORGIAN Page 5 premiere of Reunion, Renewal, Ruach. This Jill—and Andy’s lovely GF Karen were landmark film on the history of the AA and delightful and charming and so helped Jews in Atlanta is narrated by the Tony make up for the poor male company. What’s Award-winning Broadway star Tovah Still, it was a great night for helping Feldshuh (Golda’s Balcony), written by for- kids with cancer, and we congratulate mer Newsweek journalist Vince Coppola, Alyson and all the other dedicated volun- and directed by Atlanta attorney Bobby teers for their valuable work. For more info, Ezor. Bobby’s wife, Elisa, has been hard at check out Rallyfoundation.org. work, contacting and organizing thousands HAPPENING of alumni, friends, and volunteers, as well as gathering artifacts and mementos from JERRY FARBER ROASTED FOR HIS way back when; if you have something to 75TH BIRTHDAY. Legendary comic Jerry share, contact her at Farber, [email protected]. Atlanta’s Stud What we are really looking forward to Muffin of BY Reg are the welcoming and introduction to the Mirth, The Regenstein film, presented by the delightful Valerie Cowboy of Habif, a psychologist at Piedmont Hospital Comedy, a for 23 years, and attorney and former AA ticking time inviting them to come back. president Scott Kaplan. They are the perfect bomb of love At the mansion, candles were lit, Israeli pair to do the honors. Valerie is beautiful, and laughter, music was played, and guests toured the brilliant, demure, elegant, restrained, never tested on quarters and dined on potato latkes, lox, charming, and intriguing; Scott is brash, animals, is fruit, crème brûlée, and other holiday flamboyant, outrageous, energetic, uninhib- Tad Hutcheson, Delta Air Lines; being roasted delights. ited, enthusiastic, and outspoken—sort of a Dean Crowe, founder and CEO, Rally for his 75th In attendance were such community “beauty and the beast” pairing. Foundation; Alyson Weinstein Scott is a great storyteller. He told us Roach, event chair; and Atlanta Jerry Farber birthday. The luminaries as Attorney General Sam Olens March 2 and his wife, Lisa; Israel Consul General about the time, with 5,500 people in atten- Braves catcher Brian McCann and event, at his Buckhead nightclub, Jerry Opher Aviran and wife, Talyah; Linda and dance, someone dropped a Torah scroll on wife Ashley McCann Farber’s Side Door, in The Landmark Diner Steve Selig; Doris and Sam Massell; Kol Nidre evening of Yom Kippur, which at Roswell Road and Blackland, will bene- Bonnie and Chuck Berk; Lila and Doug traditionally requires all those present to KUDZU IS SPREADING. The legendary fit several charities, including the Georgia Hertz; Phyllis and Eliot Arnovitz; Ann and fast. But the AA’s legendary Rabbi Harry Kudzu Antiques, in Decatur, the area’s old- Center for Humane Education. Roasters are Jay Davis; Judy and Marty Kogon; and Epstein turned the occasion into “the great- est and greatest antique market, has been expected to include Buckhead Mayor Sam some 120 other celebrants. A good time was est fund raiser ever, by pointing out that a named “Best of Atlanta” by numerous pub- Massell, attorney and documentary maker had by all. fast can be redeemed by charity lications, including The Atlanta Journal- Bobby Ezor, lawyer Seth Kirschenbaum, (tzedekah).” Scott has a treasure trove of Constitution, Creative Loafing, and Atlanta journalist Art Harris, and other such lumi- such tales, which, at the prompting of Magazine. naries. So unlike Jerry’s act, there should be Valerie, he will share with us at the event. Now, the store on Ponce de Leon some new material to help you cruise down You can order tickets at 125thcelebra- Avenue—still family owned and operated, the highway of hilarity. [email protected], or call 404-266-8676. But going on 33 years—is expanding to Sandy We always have to issue this warning, hurry and do so. It’s expected to be a sell- Springs, in the old Red Baron’s building, at though. Jerry does a lot of adult humor—his out, and an amazing, unforgettable evening 6450 Roswell Road. And it is fabulous. jokes are at least 21 years old. for the whole community. We visited the store and were stunned In fact, Jerry has been compared to by the variety and quality of the original art, Abraham Lincoln—the last time he told a THE RALLY FOUNDATION’S WON- antiques, old books, home décor, and thou- new joke was four score and seven years DERFUL GALA. Steve Weinstein’s chil- sands of unique items we found. It’s open ago. dren, Alyson Roach and Julie Weinstein; his seven days a week, but even that’s not Jerry always wanted to be a comedian. widow, Jackie Reich; plus other family enough time to fully see everything they When he was a little boy, he’d get toy sol- members and friends got together recently have, since new, exciting stuff is coming in diers for his birthday, and Jerry would line Governor and Mrs. Deal greet Doris to honor the memory of our dear departed all the time. them up and tell them jokes—pretending to and Sam Massell buddy—“the most generous person we Dr. Joe and Emilie Posner Haas even be Bob Hope on a USO tour. know,” as someone put it. have a booth there, Chotchke Art, selling an We may not have a Jerry Farber CD for Chaired by Alyson and Shane Roach, a eclectic collection including shoes, cam- you at the roast; but for $10, he’ll ride home dinner gala at the Grand Hyatt Atlanta ben- eras, antique toys, kids’ banks, and vintage with you and tell you jokes on the way. efited The Rally Foundation, which has as kitchen utensils—fashioned into towers of For more info, visit jerryfarbersside- its mission to “empower volunteers across whimsical eye-catching one-of-a-kind door.com, or just call Jerry at 404-414- the country to raise awareness and funds for works of art. 6667. childhood cancer research to find better For more info, visit www.kudzuan- treatments with fewer long-term side effects tiques.com. HANNUKAH PARTY AT GOVERNOR’S and, ultimately, cures.” It is a cause that was MANSION. Governor and Mrs. Nathan so close to Stevie’s heart and at which the Deal had a busy third night of Hannukah. Foundation excels. They hosted an intimate Hannakah recep- As Alyson told us, “We surpassed our tion for friends, supporters, and community goal and raised $525,000 for childhood can- leaders at the Governor’s mansion and then cer research—more proceeds than ever headed over to The Temple, where Linda Selig, Governor and Mrs. Deal, before. It was a wonderful night! I cannot Governor Deal gave a rousing speech on the and Steve Selig tell you how much it meant to me to have dangers Israel faces and declared himself to my dad’s closest friends there to share this be “a proud supporter of Israel.” HAPPY 125TH, AHAVATH ACHIM. On experience. I know he was watching, and I The governor’s heartfelt and eloquent Sunday, January 27, at the huge synagogue really felt his presence through all of them. speeches at both occasions were extremely and cultural center on Northside Drive and I am forever grateful for all of their love and well received, and he stressed the strong Peachtree Battle Avenue, the AA will cele- support.” Emilie Posner Haas at her booth, economic and cultural ties between Georgia brate its 125th anniversary with an impor- Our only complaint was we ended up at with Kudzu owner George Lawes and Israel. Several people commented on tant and wonderful event to which everyone a bad table: Sam Coolik, Arthur Silver, Jeff (photo: Howard Mendel) Van Tosh, and Andy Ghertner. Fortunately, how gracious and hospitable Mrs. Deal was, in the community is invited. See HAPPENING, page 6 warmly welcoming guests to her home and The highlight of the evening will be the their wives—respectively, Sally, Carla, and Page 6 THE JEWISH GEORGIAN January-February 2013

and fun than the ones he and Cynthia have dreamed he’d have a famous son who pioneer Jewish philanthropists as Joseph Happening written. would be a celebrated Hollywood movie Hirsch, whom he calls “the father of Grady From page 5 actor and producer. Hospital,” and Jacob Elsas, who helped ATLANTA MOVIE PRODUCERS HAVE build not only Grady but also The Hebrew TWO GREAT NEW BOOKS BY THE A BLOCKBUSTER HIT. Native Atlantans JEWISH FOUNDERS OF GRADY HOS- Orphans Home and Georgia Tech. GRAUBARTS. When we visited Kudzu, Maxine Makover and her son, Travis Fine, PITAL. When Albert Steiner passed away, Cynthia and Cliff Graubart were signing have a new hit movie out, Any Day Now, The Atlanta Constitution wrote, “It is a copies of their wonderful new books. which is getting rave reviews, huge audi- notable tribute to Cynthia shares some of her culinary ences, and lots of attention. a man’s memory genius in Mastering the Art of Southern It has won, at last count, a dozen film to have it said of Cooking, rightly described as “a ground- festival awards and been the subject of big him that he made breaking guide to the techniques and tradi- articles in major newspapers, including a the largest contri- tions of Southern food, capturing the best of great review and an interview with Travis in bution ever left by our regional culinary treasures and com- The New York Times. a citizen of the plied in a gorgeous 720-page volume.” This The blockbuster film, starring Alan state to the relief is her third cookbook, following the highly Cumming and Garret Dillahunt, portrays a of suffering acclaimed Southern Biscuits (written with gay couple in 1970s Los Angeles who take humanity—no Joseph Hirsch Jacob Elsas Nathalie Dupree, as is Mastering the Art of in Marco, a neglected teenager with Down man ever left a Southern Cooking), and One-Armed Cook syndrome, played by the first-time actor Albert Steiner more worthy Atlanta’s first giant Jewish philanthro- (written with Catherine Fliegel). Isaac Leyva. The Hollywood Reporter said will.” pists are not so well remembered today, but In The Curious Vision of Sammy Levitt, of it, “Superb. Exerts a powerful hold.... And during his life, he donated gener- as this magnificent book recounts, their and Other Stories, Cliff recounts great tales Registers with heartfelt emotion.” ously to institutions to help the poor and enormous contributions to our city are truly of Jewish life in New York’s Washington The smash hit is really a family afflicted, giving the then huge sum of a living legacy in which our community can Heights neighborhood in the 1950s. Cliff affair—Maxine is executive producer, $25,000 to the Scottish Rite Hospital for take great pride. knows a little something about great books, Travis is writer/director, and his wife, Crippled Children and leaving it $100,000 having run Atlanta’s renowned Old New Kristine Fine, is producer. more when he died, in 1919. Grady MENDEL FAMILY REUNION. And York Book Shop for more years than we Maxine tells us exclusively that Any received a whopping $500,000. speaking of chotchke merchant Emilie wanna say. He has sold many rare and Day Now is the second film she and Travis This and other fascinating stories are Posner Haas, she tells us that when she; her priceless books, but never any more useful have worked on together, the first one being found in Dr. cousin, master photographer Howard The Space Between, which she produced Martin Moran’s Mendel; and Cindy Lindauer began work- and Travis wrote and directed. They sold beautiful new cof- ing on their family’s reunion, held every the film to the USA Network. Because 9/11 fee table-sized seven to nine years, they “started to plan it was the backdrop of the story, the network book, Atlanta’s for four people and then decided to invite aired it on September 11, 2011, the tenth Living Legacy—A other relatives, and we wound up with 140 anniversary of 9/11. History of Grady cousins.” The140+ guests showed up from Maxine now lives in Key West, and Memorial as far away as Arizona, Louisiana, Denver, Travis lives in Valencia, California, just Hospital and its Texas, Ohio, and North Carolina. north of LA, with Kristine, his producing People. Howard says, “For many, this is the partner, and their three children. Born in Austria, first time the family lines had ever met their Travis has a new script, and they are Dr. Martin Moran, in 1846, Steiner cousins from the other family branches. We now in the beginning stages of hiring author came to America collected old and current photos and pre- actors, crew, and investors for it. Maxine at twenty, later moving to Atlanta, where he sented a running slideshow throughout the says, “We will begin shooting in Atlanta in invested in real estate, brewing, and bank- evening. We took group family photos, and early May, and we are very excited about ing. A leading figure in the city’s civic and I built them into a collage of the four fami- returning to our roots for this latest proj- philanthropic communities, he served in a lies. It was interesting to find out that sev- ect.” variety of leadership positions, including eral of the ‘cousins’ had gone to the same We grew up with Travis’ dad, Terry president of The Atlanta Hebrew summer camps or were fraternity brothers Authors Cynthia and Cliff Graubart Fine, a professional golfer and renowned Benevolent Congregation, later to be at the same school, not knowing they were with Kudzu owner George Lawes (far athlete at Grady High. We had some great known as The Temple. actually related to each other.” left) (photo: Howard Mendel) and crazy times together, but we never Moran also writes about such other The eighth wonder of the world

on my birthday. I was very excited about suggested I go into an Apple store and for help. A young man tried out my iPod it. A good friend came over and down- made an appointment for me. This turned and found nothing wrong with it, but loaded some out to be an could not tell me what I was doing BY Marice CDs on my interesting wrong. I am proud to say I figured it out computer, and experience— for myself. And he had watched me when Katz all I had to do the store was I played it to try and determine the prob- was put the ear- overflowing lem. It was really simple—I noticed that Yes, I am sure you will tell me I phones in and with people. he put the plug all the way into the recep- exaggerated when I let you in on the listen to music. The cutest part tacle on the iPod, and I had not done that. secret. But, truly, that is how impressed I It was a lit- of it was little You may not understand what I am say- am with my iPod. tle touchy at 3- and 4-year- ing but after reading this article, when See, I did not keep you in suspense, first, because it old kids work- you rush out to buy this gizmo, you will even though I know some will berate me kept starting, ing on screens be glad I explained how it works. for being so impressed. And, of course, but would then like they knew And, yes, I own some Apple stock, there are other things that could compete stop. I called an what they were which is another reason you need to be with my iPod—however, I am only giv- Apple store doing, and sure and buy one. Oh, yes, the main rea- ing you my opinion. I will explain in a twice, but after they did seem son I love it is because it makes my time minute. much conversation, the experts could not to understand how technology works. on the treadmill so very, very delightful. First of all, I received it as a present tell me why this was happening. They Anyhow, I did not have to wait long January-February 2013 THE JEWISH GEORGIAN Page 7 Nachalat Zion to the world: David Amato, a Chanukah baby, Part II By David Geffen demic preparatory school in Atlanta, David did fields. Not only did David work in his chosen exceptionally well and was awarded a scholar- area, he became a correspondent for the News, Part I of “Nachalat Zion to the world” ship to George Washington University, in writing hundreds of articles both in his field of appeared in the November-December issue of Washington, D.C. expertise and also on many aspects of Israel The Jewish Georgian. It told of the decision Upon graduating college in 1935, David and Judaism. David Amato’s parents made to move from made the decision that many other Sephardic The first major recognition that David Rhodes to Palestine and went on to describe men in the U.S. did—to return to Rhodes to received was in 1989. He was awarded the the family’s life in Jerusalem. In 1915, David’s find a bride. Leah indicates that her mother, Order of the Aztec Eagle, Mexico’s highest father, Abraham, moved to Atlanta, with the Rose Amato, who died last year at 96, was decoration given to foreigners. It was present- intent of bringing the rest of the family as soon David’s choice out of the three young women ed to him by the president of Mexico at that as possible. presented. They were married in January 1936 time. In 1998, the Mexico-Israel Institute, cel- and honeymooned on a ship voyage back to the ebrating the 50th anniversary of the State of The bureaucracy was difficult, so Leah, U.S. David perceived what might happen to the Israel, presented the Mexico-Israel Award to 25 Kadan, and David Amato only joined Abraham Jews of Rhodes and arranged for Rose’s moth- people in different fields. One of those honored James Roosevelt, son of President in Atlanta in 1921. By then, the Sephardic con- er and sister to come to America, a process that was David Amato. “He is a American Franklin D. Roosevelt (from left); gregation Or VeShalom numbered 65 families took three years. Sephardic Jew, resident of Mexico for 45 years, Mexican President Miguel De La and had built a synagogue at the corner of David captures the flavor of Rhodes in an who has fostered exchange programs with Madrid; and David Amato Central and Woodward avenues, costing article written thirty years ago in the News, a Israel.” $6,000 for the land and $8,000 for the building. daily paper in Mexico City. “By the time the The great love he had for Israel can be everywhere.” Atlanta’s leading rabbis, of all denominations, Italian government took over the island of seen in the many columns he wrote and in the participated in the dedication of the synagogue Rhodes in 1912, the Jewish community was many visits he made there. This article is reprinted from The Jerusalem in March 1920. Although many sacred items allowed complete freedom of religion. “Regardless of religious affiliation, the Post, with permission. were donated by members of the congregation, Although still segregated in a ghetto, they lived city’s spirituality frequently makes one tingle the first Sefer Torah had “been written on deer- in peace and developed an unbelievable sense at the mention of the name, so that one is pre- skin and sent from Jerusalem” in 1914, as of satisfaction and happiness in their simple pared, emotionally, to grasp the unique beauty CORRECTIONS noted by The Atlanta Constitution. lives, difficult to find today in more sophisti- Jerusalem has acquired in spite of century-long There were several small errors in “My grandfather, Abraham, had been cated communities. In the ghetto, they devel- struggles.” He continues, “...on one thing the the article about David Amato, which waiting for his son, David, to reach Atlanta, oped their own educational institutions, in great majority of Jews living in and out of ran in the November-December issue since there was a Shriner’s Hospital for keeping with the history of Rhodes as a cultur- Israel seem to agree: Jerusalem’s present status of The Jewish Georgian: Cripples in the city, and, south of Atlanta, there al center.” has to be preserved. Ever since King David Abraham Amato was born in 1887, were the therapeutic waters at Warm Springs, He goes on to describe how the elders declared Jerusalem to be the capital of Israel, not 1893 Georgia,” says Leah Amato Franco. “The there “exported brains by encouraging their Jerusalem has been the principal concern of the Abraham Amato’s brother, Marco, extensive therapy helped my father acquire children to seek their fortunes elsewhere...these Jewish people.... Israel without Jerusalem was deceased by 1915, and therefore more use of the right side of his body. His mind people have enriched the countries to which would be an Israel without a soul, since would not have immigrated with had never stopped working, so once he was they migrated.” David Amato is most dramatic Jerusalem is the catalytic inspiration for Jews Abraham. able to attend school in Atlanta on a full-time when he writes that “this foresight” of sending basis, he progressed rapidly, graduating Boys the children away “was heavenly inspired...for High School in 1931.” all the 4,000 remaining Jews on Rhodes were Sol Beton, historian of Or VeShalom syn- slaughtered by the Nazis.” agogue, pointed to the key developments of the The life of David Amato, the Jerusalem congregation in the 1920s. “In February 1920, Chanukah boy, has been one of dramatic serv- the Nessah Israel Society was organized as the ice and deep achievement for the last six congregation’s auxiliary. In May 1921, during decades. His first position was with the Wage the presidency of Joe Galanti, the Talmud and Hour Division of the United States Torah was created to provide a healthy and Department of Labor, in Washington, D.C. He solid Jewish education. In February 1921, the became a noted expert on the relationship of Bikur Holim Society was established for the vocational rehabilitation to industrial hygiene. care of sick and needy. The Hevre Kadisha was In his first public presentation, in October organized in 1922, and a lot was purchased at 1941, just two months before Pearl Harbor, he the Greenwood Cemetery that same year. The made the chilling pronouncement that because youth were not forgotten, and in January 1927, of 90,000 individuals suffering permanent the Light of Tomorrow club for boys and girls impairment and 1,782,000 temporary disabili- came into being.” ties, 125,240,200 man-days of employment From 1920 to 1936, according to Beton were lost in the U.S. in 1940. With the outbreak and Professor Mark Bauman, noted historian of of World War II, since he could not fight, he American Jews in the South, the congregation became a member of the national labor board played a vital role in the Jewish life of Atlanta. and assisted in creating methods to transform The Amato family was very much involved vocational rehabilitation into a key proponent with Or VeShalom, and the children enjoyed for all the military industries of the country. growing up in Atlanta, which had such vitality. By 1952, David had achieved much suc- By the middle of the 1920s, after his bar cess in American government circles. When mitzvah, David began to show his talents as a Mexico needed help to develop its rehabilita- thinker and a leader. In the many treatments he tion facilities, so that the graduates could more underwent, he found a means of dealing with readily enter that country’s nascent industries, the challenges of life. In his first article, in David was offered a position in the American 1941, as an employee of the U.S. Department diplomatic corps to bring his expertise to of Labor, he made it clear that the statistics Mexico. This was an exciting step forward for prove that people who go through physical him, and he took it gladly. The Amatos— rehabilitation can become even better workers David, Rose, 14-year-old Leah, and 7-year-old in their fields of endeavor. From the time of his Diane—moved to Mexico City that year. injury, David made his life one in which he The rise of David’s career in Mexico was never gave up facing any task, as difficult as it meteoric, as he fashioned for the Mexican gov- might be. ernment and the Mexican people a modern At Boys High School, the leading aca- sense of what rehabilitation can achieve in all Page 8 THE JEWISH GEORGIAN January-February 2013 Jewish community tackles problem of child trafficking

On November 4, The Temple hosted Renee Unterman (R-Buford) and State over 300 members of the Atlanta Jewish Representative Buzz Brockway (R- community for the ground-breaking summit Lawrenceville) spoke on child trafficking “Child Trafficking: From Education to from a legislative perspective, including the Action.” For the first time in known history, challenges, the progress that has been the Atlanta metro area Jewish community made, and the work still to come. Both came together for the purpose of education Unterman and Brockway stressed the need and outreach on a topic that plagues to persevere in pursuing this effort from a Atlanta: the commercial sexual exploitation legislative perspective and the need for con- of children. Moderated by Stephanie Davis, stituent support, especially given the gener- executive director of Georgia Women for a al discomfort that the topic evokes. Change, the two-hour-long panel discussion Trafficking is not simply an inner-city covered the issue of child trafficking in problem but rather one reaching across the Georgia from the vantage points of leaders metro area, across the state, and, so often, in victim services, legislation, and law across state lines. There are great chal- enforcement. lenges in apprehending and prosecuting the Opening the panel discussion and pro- Kirt Dornbush (from left), Cheryl DeLuca-Johnson, Stephanie Davis, johns, the purchasers of sex services, but viding a glimpse of the trafficked victims Northern District of Georgia U.S Attorney Sally Quillian Yates, Jennifer legislative work must focus on those were Jennifer Swain, program director at Swain, Georgia State Senator Renee Unterman, Georgia Attorney General involved in trafficking young people, while youthSpark (providing social services to Sam Olens, Georgia Representative Buzz Brockway, and Rabbi Peter Berg ensuring that minors who are trafficked are support at-risk youth in Atlanta), and treated as victims and not prosecuted as Cheryl DeLuca-Johnson, executive director minors, whether knowingly or not, come advocacy to make sure that county district prostitutes. of StreetGRACE (a coalition of churches from outside the Perimeter. These men are attorney’s offices have task forces dedicat- Open Jewish Project and The Temple and community partners committed to end- predominantly white, middle to upper-mid- ed to the prosecution of those involved in joined with over two dozen sponsors across ing the sexual exploitation of children). dle class, married, and with children of their child and human trafficking. the metro Atlanta community, Jewish and Swain and DeLuca-Johnson spoke own. Yates and Olens also stressed that com- secular, who came together to call attention about victim services and the conditions United States Attorney Sally Quillian munity members should be particularly to and raise awareness about this form of and scenarios that increase a child’s risk of Yates and Georgia Attorney General Sam aware of places and situations where chil- modern slavery that has become an epidem- becoming targeted by sex traffickers. They Olens spoke on the tactics and challenges of dren might be trafficked—from truck stops ic in our city. This summit was just the first emphasized that every child is potentially at prosecuting child trafficking cases in to hotels to large sporting events—and be step in an initiative of The Temple to be a risk for being trafficked into the sex trade Georgia. In particular, new laws have been involved in supporting law enforcement to leading force in our city and in organizing and discussed how traffickers prey on chil- enacted and additional proposed bills are on educate industry groups that have the power the Jewish community to combat child traf- dren’s insecurities and desire for acceptance the docket to ensure harsher penalties for to recognize and stop trafficking happening ficking locally and nationwide. and support. They also proffered startling those involved in the trafficking of minors. in their workplaces. For more information, contact Mary statistics, including that the majority of Attention was called to the need for public Lastly, local legislators State Senator Ann Fry at 404-572-3309 or 404-401-0509. metro Atlanta men purchasing sex from Kicking for Autism helps kids through soccer Kicking For Autism, an organization in 7-14 with high-functioning autism and partnership with Autism Speaks, was Asperger’s, using interaction on a personal founded by a group of teens representing level. various metro Atlanta high schools. The Kicking for Autism was inspired by Junior Board is composed of eleven teens founding member Noah Newman’s experi- hoping to make a difference in the lives of ence of growing up with a brother who has children with high-functioning autism and high-functioning autism. Noah loves soccer Asperger’s syndrome. and believes that it can provide the structure Kicking for Autism provides socially for kids to engage socially and athletically welcoming soccer clinics for children ages in a meaningful way.

Kicking for Autism Board members and teen volunteers at the October clin- ic: Marc Bernstein, Josh Bircoll, Kathy Forman, Perry Goldstein, David Martin, Carly Morse, Madeline Morse, Noah Newman, Jeremy Schwartz, Chloe Smith, Adam Turry, Courtney Weinhoff, Zachery Chase, and Chloe Smith. Not pictured: Adam Suskin and Justin Fleischmann Kicking for Autism held its first clinic clinics; the next one will be held on in April 2012 and its most recent clinic in February 23. Mellow Mushroom is donat- October 2012, both at the Marcus Jewish ing pizza, and Kroger is donating water and Community Center of Atlanta. The clinics fruit; other sponsors include Foot Solutions. are run by teen volunteers from the Junior For more details about upcoming Board and various high schools; speech events, e-mail Noah Newman at noahnew- pathologists help facilitate. The Junior [email protected]. Board is currently planning two upcoming January-February 2013 THE JEWISH GEORGIAN Page 9 Saul and Sylvia Becker establish Why daffodils?

There are three distinct reasons Am Yisrael Chai! Holocaust Garden at The Breman chose daffodils for this important project: The Breman Museum is participating also participated in the planting. affected. The presence of 1. Yellow is the color of in the Am Yisrael Chai! Daffodil Project, In addition to the school tours, The your absence is always with remembrance. which honors the memory of the 1.5 million Breman included a special planting at the us.” 2. The shape of the daffodil children who perished in the Holocaust. A end of its Bearing Witness program on Sylvia Becker has a long flower head resembles the donation of 3,600 bulbs was made possible Sunday, December 9, 2012. The Bearing history with Holocaust edu- Jewish star worn by Jews by Sylvia and Saul Becker, in memory of Witness program, sponsored by Hemshech, cation in Atlanta. At 46, she during the Holocaust. their son Kip Becker. Their gift has estab- is a monthly presentation of firsthand participated in a mission trip 3. The flowers’ hearty nature is lished a Holocaust Garden at The Breman accounts from the Holocaust. Over 200 to Israel, where she learned symbolic of Jewish Museum’s entrance. people attended Robert Ratonyi’s moving about the horrors of the resilience—despite harsh Approximately 3,000 of the bulbs were retelling of his childhood experience during Holocaust in depth. In the winters, they boldly bloom each spring. professionally planted by a local landscap- the Holocaust. Many of the participants following years, Sylvia read, er, but The Breman also held several plant- then channeled their feelings into action by studied, and traveled exten- The Weinberg Center for Holocaust ings over the course of a week to allow as planting a daffodil in the garden. In total, sively to further her knowledge. “At Education at The Breman Museum serves many people as possible to take part in the 600 bulbs were placed in the ground by vol- Treblinka I walked the stones that now tens of thousands of school children in addi- symbolic sowing of life in the ground. unteers, staff members, students, and the replace the railroad ties. At Auschwitz I tion to a host of programs throughout the Schoolchildren who came to the Breman to public over the four days. picked up a piece of a brick from a year. “We focus our teachings on the four destroyed crematorium. I developed the Rs,” says Weinberg Center Director Dr. Lili mantra, ‘do not go through life as a Kshensky Baxter. “We emphasize Jewish bystander.’” Resourcefulness, Jewish Resistance, Jewish Sylvia Becker served on the President’s Rescue, and Jewish Resilience. We teach the Holocaust not only from the outside— the facts and dates—but also from the inside—how Jews responded with ingenu- ity, selflessness, and courage.” To illustrate this approach, the Holocaust Gallery tours tell the story of “The Little Smuggler” as a way to explain the heroism of children in the ghettos. Many of these children, Breman Museum Board Co- because of their size, were able to sneak in President Spring Asher (from left); and out of holes in the ghetto walls and School children plant daffodils in Andrea Videlefsky, of Am Yisrael barter family items for food or medicine. the Holocaust Garden at The Chai!; Sylvia Becker; and Breman “Sylvia and Saul Becker are a testa- Breman Museum, in remembrance Executive Director Aaron Berger ment to Jewish Resilience. In a world where of children who perished at the reflect before planting a daffodil Sylvia Becker, center, is flanked by we have to accept tragedies like the hands of the Nazis. bulb. volunteers planting daffodils. Holocaust and Sandy Hook Elementary, they have provided us with a place of refuge tour the exhibition “Absence of Humanity: Sylvia and Saul Becker understand the Commission on the Holocaust, under and peace,” says Breman Museum The Holocaust Years 1933-1945” heard loss of a child. Their son, Kip Becker, died Jimmy Carter, charged with how the Executive Director Aaron Berger. “We are from a Holocaust survivor and then partici- unexpectedly at the age of 51. “The pres- Holocaust should be memorialized in the very thankful.” pated in the planting. The Breman’s volun- ence of his absence is always with us,” says United States. Her efforts, as well as those To learn more about offerings of the teer museum educators, who lead over Sylvia Becker. “This garden honors the 1.5 of others on the President’s Commission, Weinberg Center for Holocaust Education 20,000 students a year through the exhibi- million beloved young souls so cruelly and resulted in the United State Holocaust at The Breman Museum, visit www.thebre- tion and educate them about the Holocaust, carelessly murdered and the multi-millions Memorial and Museum, in Washington DC. man.org. CHOSEN FOOD Kosher pickles, lox and bagels, Jewish corned beef, matzoh balls, gefilte fish, chicken soup, rye bread, kosher hot dogs— and the list goes on. For Jews, as for other Americans, food is never just about consumption: food is a means to observe and to celebrate, to main- tain tradition and to mark transition, to pre- “Everyoneʼs excited—they can have serve memory and to produce new mean- Sometimes what matters is where a good steak and sushi, too. Weʼve ing. American Jewish food culture, in Wedding Challah. The wedding of you eat. A group gathers in the come a long way from herring.” — short, opens up a host of conversations Jerome Cohen and Naomi Biron, sukkah to bless wine and begin a Binem Naiman, owner of restaurant about the history and experience of being Baltimore, June 1947. (Photo cour- meal. (Photo: gift of the Jewish Glatt A La Carte, New York, quoted in Jewish and American in the 21st century. tesy of Maxine Cohen) Community Center of Baltimore. Kosher Nation by Sue Fishkoff The William Breman Jewish Heritage Collection of the Jewish Museum of (2010). Today, at least 80 percent of Exhibitions Manager/Curator Timothy Maryland) Museum will explore Jewish-American Frilingos. “That means that your Jewish kosher restaurants offer sushi, foods in an upcoming exhibition, “Chosen food may not be the same as my Jewish parties, right along with the matzoh balls in made at a little bar tucked away in a corner of the establishment. Here, Food: Cuisine, Culture, and American food. And that Southern cuisine fused with chicken soup and falafel in pita bread.” Sushi K Bar, New York. (Photo: Jewish Identity,” opening February 7. traditional Jewish foods can result in some Through recorded conversations, his- Binem Naiman. Courtesy of Glatt A “What we’ve learned while preparing torical and contemporary documents, and unexpected surprises. Jewish food includes La Carte, New York) for this exhibition is that the Jewish com- Thanksgiving turkeys, Hanukkah ginger- the culture of food, the exhibition will munity pitches a big tent,” says bread houses, and Oreos-themed birthday demonstrate how American Jews use food See CHOSEN FOOD, page 10 Page 10 THE JEWISH GEORGIAN January-February 2013 Friendship Circle provides crucial connections for special needs kids Mrs. Stein* was at wits end when she special needs are exactly that—special. came to the Friendship Circle. She hadn’t They are caring, not judgmental, loving, slept in nights, and her days were a confu- friendly, and funny. But, all too often, we sion of therapy appointments, school meet- don’t get a chance to see that. And it’s not ings, and doctors’ offices, and that was just because they don’t want friends or that they with Billy*. Her two other children also don’t need them, it’s that they don’t know needed and demanded a lot of her time. But how in the conventional way—but that’s it was Billy who drained her of her energy what the Friendship Circle is for. To love and needed all her attention. unconditionally.” You see, Billy is different. Billy has Through various programs such as the autism. Cooking Club, Jewish Experiential It’s been a long and hard journey for Learning Program, Holiday Events, and the Steins, but the most painful part of all Home Visits, volunteers and their special was to witness Billy’s isolation. No friends buddies get to bond and create lasting called or came over. Birthday parties were Sisters Dafna and Yifat Kadosh are Ben Kahan and a Friendship Circle friendships. nonexistent, and a social life of any sorts all smiles during their weekly home participant enjoy making their own The Friendship Circle of Atlanta is at was a distant dream. visit with Sammy Lesser. pizza at the Sukkot Family Event. the forefront of bringing happiness to the That all changed when Mrs. Stein lives of individuals with special needs. heard of the Friendship Circle of Atlanta, an When they sense the acceptance and friend- organization dedicated to acceptance and ship that the volunteers eagerly offer, the friendship for individuals with special lives of all the participants are changed needs. “I finally found a place where we through the simple act of love. belonged. We were welcomed with open The Friendship Circle is driven by the arms and love,” says Mrs. Stein. “I still idea that within each person is a soul and worry about Billy, but I’m comforted that that, regardless of any obstacles and chal- he now knows the beauty of Friendship. lenges, these souls are sacred and worthy of And let’s not forget the weekly respite I boundless love. get!” It seems that this ethos resonates across Every week, like many others in the Atlanta Jewish community, as the Atlanta, Billy welcomes two teenage volun- Friendship Circle continues to expand and teers, who come to his house to play and reach out to all in need. Thanks to their socialize, just like typical friends would. incredibly dedicated volunteers and sup- Katie Samuels, of Emory University, They play video games, go for walks, play Aaron Hartman and Jonathan porters, their dream of creating an inclusive, and Allan Schatten put their skills to ball, and run, and for that hour Billy feels Kohana bond at Cooking Club accepting community is becoming a living the test, building a menorah from like one of the boys. A regular kid with reality. And by the looks of it, it certainly is. scratch at the Jewish Experiential friends to call his own. In Billy’s words, “I E-mail [email protected], or call Since its opening in late 2010, the Learning Program. love my Friendship Circle friends and wait Friendship Circle has reached out to over 30 404-423-3371 to see how you can be the whole week for their visit.” Not all the families of individuals with special needs. responsibility, and respect. They have involved. Or go to www.fcatlanta.org for participants can talk, but the smiles on their The volunteer staff includes over 50 teens become empowered to make a difference, more info. faces when the volunteers arrive say it all. and college students, passionate young men and it is a testament to the values of our Nancy St. Lifer, of Cobb County, says and woman who want to make positive community that they are our future. *Names have been changed to protect the that the Friendship Circle is a place for her change. Ben Halpern, a dedicated volunteer, Rickelle New, director of Friendship privacy of these individuals. daughter, Erica, to experience her Jewish muses that “True, our buddies with special Circle of Atlanta, says, “Individuals with heritage. “When I tell Erica the date of the needs are being given love and lifelong next program, there is always a countdown. friends, but they are the ones that are giving It’s a great activity for her independence. us the true gift.” Through their volunteer the dinner table; the Jewish meanings of We are thrilled it’s here and hope it’s here to work, they have learned about acceptance, Chosen Food eating out, including delis and Chinese stay!” food; the important role of the caterer as From page 9 “translator” of “American” into “Jewish” as an essential mode of cultural continuity food; and the issues inherent in “ethical eat- and communications. ing.” “The Breman Museum is featuring this “You are what you eat!” “The taste of Get The Jewish Georgian At Home! exhibition originally created by the Jewish home.” “The staff of life.” “Breaking bread Museum of Maryland because we noticed together.” These and a hundred other catch Receive the next 6 issues for only $20.00 how topical food is in conversation and our phrases suggest the cultural importance of collective experiences,” explains Frilingos. food. Eating is a basic human need, but “It seems everyone has something to say how, what, where, and with whom we eat Name:______about Jewish food.” Frilingos believes that transcend mere nutrition: food embodies the reasons for this are complex. values, symbols, and concepts around “The choices we make when cooking which we organize our lives. Our foodways Address:______and eating go deeper than personal prefer- represent where we are from, declare to ence,” Museum Director Aaron Berger whom or what we belong, and reveal what asserts. “They express our deeply held reli- we believe. As historian Hasia Diner City:______State:______Zip: ______gious, ethical, and cultural values and argues, “a group’s way with food goes far reflect changing social mores. beyond an exploration of cooking and con- The exhibition addresses a variety of sumption. It amounts to a journey to the Please mail this form together with your check to: concerns. In several areas, “Chosen Food” heart of its collective world.” will explore the unexpected variety of The Breman Museum will host the foods that can be identified as Jewish; the exhibition through May 2013. Along with The Jewish Georgian ways American Jews modulate tradition in the exhibition will be a series of programs their kosher and non-kosher kitchens; what and events featuring food experts and top- 8495 Dunwoody Place • Suite 100 • Atlanta, GA 30350 happens when a family recipe is brought to ics. America; how identities are forged around For details, visit www.thebreman.org. January-February 2013 THE JEWISH GEORGIAN Page 11 Jewish National Fund in Atlanta sponsors Emidio’s MJCCA Book Festival author luncheon Restaurant On November 16, Jewish National Jewish Community Center of Atlanta Book mation from JNF, which had timely materi- 8610 Roswell Rd. • Sandy Springs, GA 30350 Fund in Atlanta sponsored Jenny Levison, Festival event. More than 100 festival als available and provided goody bags fea- 770-837-3373 • Emidios.net Atlanta restaurant owner (Souper Jenny and guests enjoyed lunch and a candid conver- turing za’atar, the exotic spice mixture of Cafe Jonah & the Magical Attic) and cook- sation featuring Jenny Levison, who was Israel, and an invitation to get recipes fea- book author (Souper Jenny Does Soups and interviewed by her mother, Teddi Sanford, turing za’atar on JNF’s website. Souper Jenny Does Salads), at a Marcus also an author. Guests also received infor-

JNF event Mon - Sat 11:30 am - 10:00 pm volunteers Sunday 12:00 pm - 9:00 pm Roni Wolk and Sharon Levison Portugese Italian • Spanish Tapas • Seafood Teddi Sanford, guest inter- Steak • Veal • Chicken viewer, Jenny Specialty Pastas Levison, author and restaurant owner, and Sharon t

Levison, JNF n s r ra ’ ’s o board member u i a d t

i 15%15% OOFFFF s e estaurant m youryoourur nennextext visitvisit Emidio’s Emidio’s E Emidio Restaurant R Jewish Family & Career Services - Upcoming Events

Jewish Family & Career Services The 20th Annual Larry Bregman, M.D., PRESENTS Educational Conference Purim OFF Ponce BENEFITING THE RAINBOW CENTER Keep “In Paradise” Callanwolde Fine Arts Center It Saturday, February 16, 2013 7:30 - 11 pm Moving For a beachin’ good time!

Purim off Ponce: Larry Bregman, M.D. The Tasting: Artscape: February 16, Educational Conference: April 9 April 14 7:30 - 11 pm March 2 - 3 Grand Hyatt Buckhead. Sensations Therafun. Callanwolde Fine Arts The Selig Center. Benefiting the Benefiting JF&CS’s Center. Benefiting For adults with Zimmerman-Horowitz Counseling Services - The Rainbow Center. developmental disabilities, Independent Living Tools For Life division. TheRainbowCenter.org their families and Program. ArtscapeATL.com caregivers. Volunteers TheTasting.org needed. Bregman.org Artscape Bregman The Tasting Purim off Ponce Purim off

For more information, call 770.677.9329 or [email protected].

JF&CS is an Equal Opportunity Employer Page 12 THE JEWISH GEORGIAN January-February 2013 TheThe DavisDaavvis AcademyAAcca ed mmyy GrowsG orowwss GreatGreat MMinds,inds,, StStrongor ng SpirSpiritsits and BiBigg HHeartstsear

Creators of farms & products - for the earth & its people

Going Beyond Organic to bring balance and healing to agriculture from large farms to backyard gardens. ApplicationsApplications BBeingeing AAcceptedccep det Farmer D Organics Biodynamic Blend Compost, Planting Mix, ForoF r 2013 – 2014 ScSchoolhool YearYYeear Raised Beds & much more. heSc dule a p vir tat our te toda :y Now available at Whole Foods Market, Williams-Sonoma & other skirLisa M skirLisa yy,, Dir otce r o Af nsdmissio garden centers. 678.527.3300

IRHWDLOÀI$GXRU3 Visit the Farmer D Organics Garden Center www.FarmerD.com 2154 Briarcliff Rd. Atlanta, GA 30329 [email protected] wwww..ddaavvisacademmyyy..o gr Atlanta’sAtlanta’’ssR Reformeefffoorm JJeJewishewish DayDayay SchoolScho lo

M CA P TH A U ß C N D M Y E EXPERIENCEEXPEERIENNCE R

B

I

R R

D D

SOMETHING E S T . 1 NEW! 9 3 6 Register Today for YMCA Camp Thunderbird! Register before January 31, 2013 and save $50 per week!

YMCA Mission::noissiMACMY ToTo pputut ChristianCh aitsirhn principlesp elpicnirs into i tno practice p citcare through t orhguh programs p margor sthat t ah buildt b liu dhealthy h htlae spirit,y s ip mindtir, m ni andd an bodyd b dofory f oall.r a ll . www.ymcacharlotte.org January-February 2013 THE JEWISH GEORGIAN Page 13

Katherine and Jacob *UHHQ¿HOG+HEUHZ$FDGHP\\PHGDF$ZHUEH+GOH¿QHHU*  ʣʬʩʴʰʩʸʢʹʬʣ ʹʢʸʩʰʴʩʬ  ʲʩʣʥʤʩʤʸʴʱʤʺʩʡʡʡʩʺʤʱʴʸʤʩʤʥʣʩʲ ZZZJKDFDGHP\RUJJUR\PHGDFDKJZZZ  Celebrate GHA’s 60th BirthdayBirthday

• Bathing, grooming & dental hygiene • Medication reminders • Light meal preparation • Accompany to doctor’s appointments & run errands • Housekeeping • Provide a laugh or two with companionship

Lester Czuper & Jeffrey Taratoot, Fully Insured • State Licensed Managing Partners As little as 5 hours to 24/7

Featuring World Reknowned EnterEntertainertainer Avner the Eccentric Atlanta’s Best 6DWXUGD\)HEUXDU\\DGUXWD6 \UDXUEH)\  • Nova Lox & Bagel Finest Breakfast in Desserts SP PS Town • Fresh Brisket • Corned Beef & Pastrami Reuben *UHHQ¿HOG+HEUHZ$FDGHP\H¿QHHU* DF$ZHUEH+GOH \PHGD 1RUWKODQG'ULYH 'GOKW1 U'GQDOKWUR1 L HYL • Homemade Short Ribs $WODQWD*$W$  $*DWQDO  • Old-Fashioned Stuffed Cabbage Purchase tickets online at • Where Traditional Matzo Ball Soup tickets.ghacademy.orgtickets.ghacademy.org is Made Fresh Everyday DGXOW WOXGD WOXGD Open 24/7 FKLOG DQGROGHU F  GORGQD GOLKF UHG &KLOGUHQDQGXQGHU)UHHHUGOLK&  UHGQXGQDQH  HHU)U 3620 Roswell Road • Atlanta, GA Call for Reservations 404-816-9090

Page 14 THE JEWISH GEORGIAN January-February 2013 )/(;,%/()5,(1'/<)81  >5KHV9SSP4SSL^V/ &DPS ([SHU[H.([(  (.H[UHS[ ([SHULHQFH

DFDGHPLFV (6$ -VYTVYLLYVTYV- FDPS -XQHUG² PUMVYTH[PVUJHSSMUP  SSHJUVP[HTYVM -XQHWK    2YHU DGYHQWXUHV IRU\UVROG²

FUHDWLYH WKJUDGH ‡/RFDWHGDW 7KH(SVWHLQ6FKRRO LQ6DQG\6SULQJV ‡+DOIDQGIXOOGD\VDYDLODEOH 7KH9LDQG0LOWRQ:HLQVWHLQ+RVSLFHUHÁHFWVWKHWUDGLWLRQDO77KK  L0GQDL9H OOWWWRRQR ::HH VQL WWHH QL ++RRVVSS HFL UUHHHÁÁÁHH WWVF HKWV WWUUUDDGGLL ODQRLW  ‡%HIRUHDQGDIWHUFDUH -HZLVKFRQFHUQIRUWKHGLJQLW\DQGXQLTXHQHVVRIHDFKKXPDQOLIHZH- LLVV QUHFQRFK IIRR KWU HK GLGGLJLLJJ LQ WW\\ VVHQHXTLQXGQD RRII QDPXKKFDH OLOOIOLILIIIHH ‡&KHFNRXWRXUJUHDW 2XUPLVVLRQLVWRSURYLGHFRPIRUWDQGWKHKLJKHVWTXDOLW\RIFDVLQRLVVLPUX2 WWRR SUSUURR LY GGHH RF PPIIIRRUUWW KHKWGQD LLJJ HK DXTWVH OOLLWW\\ RRIII\T DF UUHUHH DFDGHPLFFDPSV WRLQGLYLGXDOVFRQIURQWLQJOLIHOLPLWLQJLOOQHVVHVE\RŊHULQJWKHPWWRRQL GGLLLYYLGGXXDOOVV RF QQIIIUUURR LWQ QQJJ OLOOIOLILIIIHH OOLL LWLP QQJJ LOOOOOQQ VHVVH V EE\\ RRŊŊŊHH LU QQJJ PHKW

VSRUWV ‡1(:7+,6<($5DW(6$ DQGWKHLUIDPLOLHVVSLULWXDOHPRWLRQDODQGSK\VLFDOVXSSRUWULHKWGQD IIDD LP OOLLHV VVSS LUL WWXXDOO  QDODQRLWRPH GGSSKK\\ VODFLV XXSSSSSRUUWWW &DPS,QYHQWLRQ³ 7KH&UHDWH3URJUDP (367(,16800(5$'9(1785(&$03 ^^^>LPUZ[LPU/VZWPJLVYN^^^  JPWZV/UPL[ZUPL> L YVL N 5(*,67(572'$< RUYLVLWXVRQOLQHDWHSVWHLQDWODQWDRUJHVD

Now Family Owned and Operated by the: KATZ FAMILY Life at HomeHome is the KeyKKeey to IndependenceIndependenceSM

TOTALTOTTAAL CCARAR CARE!CARRE! TOTALTOTTAAL CUSTCUSTOMER C OMER CCARE!ARE! 0VS
TUBĊ
JT
EFEJDBUFE
UP
FOIBODJOH
UIF
RVBMJUZ
BOE
TFDVSJUZ



FUBDJEFETJĊBUTSV0 FFUBDEFETBUTV0 E

UP FOIBODJOH

UIFFUHDBFPUEF RRVVBBMBV MJUUZZ

BBOO FTE FTEB DV JS UUZZ
t#3",&4
t0*-
$)"/(&4
t"-*(/.&/54
t5*3&4
t4)0$,4
t453654
t
&9)"6

4&(/")$-*0t4&,"3#t


4,$0)4t4&3*5t45/&./(*-"t4


45
546")9&t456354t4
PG
ZPVS
MJGF
CZ
QSPWJEJOH
JO
IPNF
TFSWJDFT
DVTUPNJ[FE
UP
GP



ZZPP JMSV GGFF WWJWPSQZC J


SFTFNPIOJHOJE WWJJD


PUEF[JNPUTVDTFD tt'"$503:
4$)&%6-&%
."*/5&/"/$&
t&/(*/&
%*"(/045*$4
''"" 05$ 33::

%&)$4


&/*(/&t&$/"/&5/*".%&-6% 4$*540/("*% ZZPZPVS
OFFETPVS
TEFFO t
3&1"*34
"/%
.03&


&3t 11"" &30.%/"43* 6 CConvenienton6 Lenienvon Locationstionsacot tions



HOJTSV/t $H BBSS UOFWFS1tF BBUU WJWWFF
FSB$ 820 HolcHolcombomb BrBridge RRddidge 2730 TownTToo CenterC Dr.Drtenwn . NWNWer 463 Glynn St.S . Nt N




BBMBOPTSF1t M OP$tFSB$ DJ FHSF SF4 WWJJ TFD (East of AlpharettaA Hwy.)Hlphar .)ywetta (Across FromFcrA( ross om TownTToo CenterC Mall)Mtenwn all)er (Hudson Plaza)Plaza)



FUJQTF3t PJOBQNP$tFSB$
FSB$OP Roswell,, GAGAelloswR Kennesaw,, GAGAwKennesa Fayetteville,, GAevilleettyaF GA 770-998-2974 770-425-5300 770-461-7731 920 NorNorthsidethside DrDr.. NW 1764 CobbC PParkwayy SSawkarobb 1105 Johnson FFerryy Rrer RRddy (Across FcrA( Fromross om GA TTeTech.)ech.) (Nor(North of Windy HWth Hill Rindy Rd.).)dill (2 MilesMiles SoutS(2 of MerchantM chanerout Walk)alk)Wt Atlanta,ta, GAtlanA GA Marietta,ietta, GAGAarM Marietta,ietta, GAGAarM CareMinders has been 404-876-5879 770-952-0151 770-509-1838 awarded the highest achievement for quality in the industry, the gold seal WWee specialize in cuscustomized services dedicated to of accreditation from the meeting the needs of those who choose to have their 50% OFF BRBRAKEAKEKE PPAPADSADS & SHOSHOES Joint Commission. healthcare and support services delivered at home… MOST CCARSARS (discount(discrount off regularr pr price)e)icegular / QHFL V GH ,‡ QV GHUX %‡ GQR GHG InstallationnstallaI ExtraExtrtion a All caregivers are checked using an industry Lisa M. Reisman, RN, CPNP Customer paustC pays all taxyomer taxesess exclusive background screening process. Each CareMinders Home Care franchise is independently owned (770)551-9533 Not validvalid with other offersoffers oror brbrake wwarrantyrarake rtanr redemtions.tionsedemy Valid aV. at aboalid abovevt e and licensed to operated under the Franchisee Agreement. locations.. LifetimeLiftionsloca etime guaranteeguar ee vtan validalid as long as yyou owno vehicle.vou ehiclewn . ExpirExpireses 4/3/2013 (jg-BRK) ZZZZZ ZZ FDUHPLQGHUUHGQLPHUDF VV FRPPRF P January-February 2013 THE JEWISH GEORGIAN Page 15 JF&CS NEWS

MANAGING FOR EXCELLENCE. situations they cannot control. Jewish Family & Career Services (JF&CS) Snow’s November 12 presentation was Leather & Rug Sweaters received the 2012 Managing for Excellence part of an annual retreat held by the Award, presented by The Community Caregiver Support Services program in % Foundation for Greater Atlanta. One of Tools for Aging. JF&CS hosts the retreat % more than 7,000 IRS reporting nonprofits in for the caregivers to show appreciation for 30 OFF 30 OFF Georgia, JF&CS received the award recog- everything they do throughout the year. In nizing outstanding nonprofit management addition to hearing a captivating speaker, in the largest category—those with budgets each person left feeling educated and eager of $2 million or more. JF&CS CEO Gary to use the new skills, said Molly Levine- Miller and President Seth Cohen accepted Hunt, manager of Caregiver Support the award November 14, 2012, at the foun- Services for JF&CS. Household Items dation’s annual meeting at the Fabulous “Teepa Snow was super relatable and Fox Theatre. easy to understand,” said Levine-Hunt. FREE “What makes an organization really “But the real gift of the day was a day out % stand out? Its staff and leadership,” said of the house, out of their traditional care- PICKUP & DELIVERY Miller. “Thanks to a strong team of employ- giver roles, being served good food and the 10 OFF ees and lay leaders—not to mention volun- overwhelming gift of knowledge.” teers—JF&CS has risen to levels of excel- After the retreat, which took place at lence acknowledged even beyond our com- Atlanta’s Trinity Presbyterian Church, care- munity.” givers were sent home with fully stocked The Community Foundation estab- bags of emergency shelf staple food and lished the Managing for Excellence Award supplies. These were donated by the Tools in 1984, to recognize high-performing non- for Aging team and other JF&CS staff, as profits for board and staff engagement, well as its Board of Directors and partner- sound fiscal health, mission-driven opera- ing synagogues from the areas. Caregivers tions and, of course, commitment to excel- were also given the opportunity to receive lence. The strict eligibility criteria and reimbursement for respite or transportation highly competitive process for this award on the day of the event. brings the highest honors for all recipients “I really have to give thanks for the recognizing lay and professional manage- generous donations from Bagel Palace, ment standards. Few organizations qualify Kroger, Publix, and Costco,” Levine-Hunt for the award. Past winners include such added. “They made breakfast, lunch, and organizations as Project Open Hand, the the emergency food bags possible for the Atlanta Botanical Garden, the Atlanta guests.” Community Food Bank, the Alliance “The clients place great value the fan- Theatre, and Zoo Atlanta. tastic service we offer them,” said Connie White, director of Tools for Aging. “We HELP FOR CAREGIVERS. Teepa Snow wanted to show them how important they has been called a “saint” on at least one are, and yet they were the ones who were so occasion, “riveting” on several, and thankful for what we gave them. One per- “incredible” by people who have heard her son said she did not ‘recall feeling this pam- presentations. For anyone caring for an pered in many years’ and then went on to older adult, she is a savior. say she had ‘learned some valuable infor- One of American’s leading educators mation and felt extremely spoiled.’ Several on dementia care, Snow guides the Arbor left saying the day made them feel special Company’s memory care programs and and appreciated.” travels the country providing educational Caregivers Support Services is just one and training sessions for organizations and of the myriad of programs and services family caregivers. In November, which was offered to older adults in the Atlanta area. National Family Caregiver Appreciation From counseling and cognitive testing to Month, she came to JF&CS, where she met in-home care, Tools for Aging gives sen- with about 60 very grateful caregiver iors, their families and their caregivers a clients of the Aviv Older Adult Services— variety of options at a range of levels. Tools for Aging division. “I realize now that I have been doing it all wrong,” said one caregiver, who added he will stop arguing with his mother. “It never helped to argue, but I just did not know what else to say to her. Now I do.” With more than 30 years of experience in geriatrics, Snow has worked in all 4455 Roswell Road aspects of the field, from research to train- Atlanta, Georgia 30342 ing. She implements cutting-edge ideas, including an exclusive dementia care spe- 404-255-4312 cialist training program. By teaching skills AMERICA’S for communicating with individuals who BEST www.presstine.com suffer from various forms of memory loss, TM she was able to help participants understand CLEANERS how to accept and best manage the difficult Page 16 THE JEWISH GEORGIAN January-February 2013 Never Fly Solo: a conversation with Waldo Waldman Most people select a profession based on once a week. and more dangerous to the pilots. Iraq their strengths and interests. But you had antiquated equipment, outdated seem to have selected a profession that Are women allowed to fly jets? technology that was easier to defeat. But BY involves you weaknesses—that is, claus- the Serbians and Desert Storm had high- George trophobia and fear of heights. What led There definitely are a lot of female er technology as well. Jordan you to go that route? pilots. And they are very well qualified. If someone indicated an interest in fly- I loved aviation, I loved flying, I Do you think you would make a good ing, how would you advise him or her to loved the smell of jet fuel. The excite- politician? get started? The New York Times bestseller ment, the Never Fly Solo was written by Lt. thrill of fly- I love First, it is important to do very well Colonel Rob “Waldo” Waldman of ing, the pas- politics. I in school. Flying is a highly skilled pro- Atlanta. I was fortunate to have been sion I had for think it is very fession, so you need good grades to able to interview Colonel Waldman for flying—these interesting, qualify. Also, work on your eye/hand The Jewish Georgian. were greater and I think coordination via sports. Getting involved Waldo’s dad served eight years in than my fear. people should in sports not only develops your skills, the Navy before he became an airplane When you have an but also emphasizes teamwork, which is mechanic. His mother stayed home to love some- understanding important in the military. Officer train- raise the children. thing, it of what is ing requires good grades and physical Waldo graduated from the Air Force trumps fear. going on in fitness as well. Currently, it is very com- Academy and was an instructor pilot. And getting the world—in petitive to get into officer training Known as “The Wingman,” he served in out of my government, school. A candidate needs to be an “A” Korea, the Saudi-Arabian desert, and comfort zone economics, student and very well rounded. Iraq. He flew 65 combat missions in was a chal- etc. As a enemy territory. He earned an MBA lenge and politician, I What are your hobbies? degree but had no real-world business allowed me might have a experience. He eventually started his to grow as a difficult time I like to play racquetball, write own consulting and speaking business. person. with all the music, and play the piano. I also like to Waldo flew with a resolve that is compromising cook—I do a really good spaghetti and contained in five disciplines that can be How did fly- that would be meat sauce. And I cook my own Chinese applied to the business world: (1) Put ing result in required. You food. My 18-month-old son, Ace, also forth consistent, maximum effort. (2) leadership never know, I keeps me busy. Discipline yourself to take action every ability and could see day. (3) Stay focused until the mission is organization- Lt. Colonel Rob “Waldo” Waldman myself run- Do you plan to write another book? If completed. (4) Face adversity with al abilities? ning for so, have you decided on the subject mat- courage. (5) Know when to ask for help. mayor. ter? His philosophy in business is that cus- With flying, you have to be well tomers and stockholders remember your trained and highly skilled. A pilot does Have audience members or readers of It will be a sales management and action, not your attitude. not fly by the seat of his pants. And the your book told you that your presenta- relationship book. It will be about how One of Colonel Waldman’s Codes of same applies in business. tion has helped them? to connect and engage people to get Conduct that he lives by is, “We can’t As a leader, you need to be trained them to trust you—to let them know you help anyone if we aren’t taking care of to communicate, to read the books, to be Absolutely. One thing that many are their wingman. Your ability to ourselves as we go.” effective, and to hone your personal people have a problem with is asking for respond to people quickly is of utmost development. And as a fighter, you real- help. It is an important thing to do, and it importance. People are so busy now with Did you experience claustrophobia and ize you cannot do it all alone. takes a lot of courage. And the example the Internet that being up to speed and fear of heights as a youngster? Someone had to be with you—you of the wingman makes people realize relevant is vital. And just as in flying, need a wingman. Someone had to have that there are many people in their lives where “altitude” is important, “altitude” I was always afraid of heights grow- your back. You are facing 12 o’clock, who should be appreciated and thanked. is important for success in business. Try ing up. I never would jump off the diving but you need someone to be able to see Also, life is too short not to be able to to make your connections in a company board at the swimming pool; I would the 6 o’clock position. And if you have a say you are sorry when it is warranted. as high up as possible. Don’t enter low, never go on a roller coaster. But I never wingman at 3 o’clock or 9 o’clock, you The wingman philosophy is about trust. but get in as high as possible. I know had a big issue with claustrophobia, until have someone covering your blind spots, We are all going to mess up sometime, that is a difficult thing to do, but it is I almost died in a scuba-diving accident because it is a lot easier for the wingman and that trust is important when it comes important. three years into my flying career. I was to turn his head to look at the 6 o’clock to building relationships. in the Caribbean on a vacation with position than it would be for you. And What are your plans for the future? And some friends and took the 30-minute the same holds true for business; you What percentage of training is done on do they include flying? crash course on scuba diving. The need someone to cover your blind spots. the ground, rather than during actual instructor designated me to go in first, to A good wingman tells you what you flight time? They don’t include flying. In addi- lead the way. I accidentally inhaled some need to hear, not what you want to hear. tion to the Air Force, I enjoyed civilian water, thought I was going to die, had a A good wingman not only has a perspec- A vast amount of the training is done flying. And now I am involved in my panic attack, and passed out. I was 30 tive that is different from yours but also on the ground, in simulation setups—as speaking career. I have a 501(c)3 foun- feet under the water. I swore I would has the courage to tell you the brutal much as 30 to 40 percent of the training. dation called The Wingman Foundation, never go scuba diving again. truth. This is very, very important in which I put together a year and a half A few days later, I was flying in bad business relationships as well. Did you find there were any differences ago. I got together with Verizon Wireless weather. And now, instead of being 30 in aerial combat conditions in the oper- to put together a Georgia Wingman feet under the water, I was 30,000 feet in How do you stay in shape? ations conducted in Desert Storm, Iraq, Heroes Gala, which was held November the air. And when I put the mask on, I or Serbia? 15. We recognized and rewarded veter- had the same feelings. I realized that I I work out four times a week. I do ans and soldiers who have gone above had claustrophobia. Thereafter, every aerobics twice a week, and I do P90X, a Yes. The threat was a lot more and beyond the characteristics of a wing- time I strapped into the cockpit, I had to training that is popular now. I go to the intense in Serbia. Surface-to-air missiles man: courage, service, trust. deal with issues of claustrophobia. MJCCA to work out, and I run at least in Serbia were a lot more sophisticated January-February 2013 THE JEWISH GEORGIAN Page 17 Coming soon: a new Jewish Home to a neighborhood nearer you

is currently president of Temple Sinai. and experienced caregivers. a 96-bed long-term nursing and rehabili- Groundbreaking will take place this Plans include an auditorium for pro- tation care home. Seventy-two beds are summer, and the building should be fin- grams, services, and events. A main din- for skilled nursing care for patients who BY Carolyn ished by the end of 2014 or early 2015. ing area is planned for residents of the 1st have the greatest need—the “profoundly The cost for the new building and the site and 2nd floors; there will be a separate impaired.” Twenty-four beds are for reha- Gold will be 15 to 16 million dollars. dining space for the 3rd-floor memory bilitation; this unit is now named the Aviv Harley Tabak, chief executive officer patients. Garden areas and walking paths Rehabilitation Center for longtime It’s been in the works for several of The William Breman Jewish Home, will open the outdoors to residents. An friends of The Home, Cherie and Gary years, but plans for a new Jewish Home The Cohen Home, and Zaban Tower, activity director will organize regular Aviv. It is widely acclaimed in both the were put on hold due to the economy. But Jewish and non-Jewish communities for a new facility, which will be additional its outstanding services. capacity, has now been announced, and The Zaban Tower is currently an all- some of the details are available. apartment facility for independent seniors The new assisted living community, 62 years of age and older who meet the to be named Berman Commons, will be low-income qualifications. built adjacent to Zaban Park. The site Berman Commons will accommodate fronts Womack Road, where The Weber people who need some assistance and School trailers were several years ago. those with some cognitive loss or The location is across from Perimeter Alzheimer’s disease. College, near Dunwoody Elementary The Home has just started a new School. service called One Group. This home care The building will consist of 90 units, agency offers help on an as-needed basis mostly one-bedroom apartments. There so people can remain in their homes; it will also be some studios that will mainly also provides supplemental staffing for house memory care patients on one floor. other facilities. Each apartment will have a kitch- So care is coming. For more about enette with a refrigerator, microwave, and these various means of providing for and sink. All units will be rented monthly. The helping older Atlantans, stay tuned. new community is designed so that resi- dents can enjoy the amenities of the Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta, which is next door; membership described some of the plans for this new programs. will be automatic, and bus service to the facility, which will be designed “for peo- Harley Tabak explained that the new MJCCA will be available. ple who need some assistance with the facility is being built in the area where The board chose the name Berman necessities, such as food and medica- many Jewish families now reside. It will Commons to honor Steve M. Berman, a tions.” Tabak says there will be nursing round out services now being offered by past president of The William Breman staff 24 hours a day, 7 days a week; three The Jewish Home’s collection of resi- Jewish Home, who has been involved in kosher meals per day plus snacks; a beau- dences for senior and frail occupants. its welfare for 30 years. Steve M. Berman ty salon, therapy services when needed, The William Breman Jewish Home is

portive services, in part due to myths about can be discharged from hospice, return to hospice and palliative care. aggressive therapy, or resume his or her Lives well lived daily life. THE TRUTH ABOUT HOSPICE If improvement in the condition occurs • Her name is Rachel. She is 74 years old, would be committed to keeping him com- and the disease seems to stabilize, the patient with dementia and a failing heart. Rachel’s fortable. We felt this would provide us with Hospice is a coordinated holistic con- can be discharged from hospice. In fact, a 76-year-old husband is her primary caregiv- the time we wanted to spend with him in his cept of care that addresses body, mind, and recent study by the Centers for Disease er, and he is reluctant to ask for or accept last days, as well as the comfort level of spirit for patients and their loved ones con- Control and Prevention found that there are assistance, even from their only daughter, knowing that he would be handled with dig- fronting life-limiting illness. The unit of care an estimated 100,000 “hospice survivors” who lives across town. Because of his own nity and respect. After sixty-three years of is not just the patient; it includes loved ones annually. age and health status, he finds caregiving caring for Dad, Mom was able to hand deci- and primary caregivers. Hospice considers helping family mem- very difficult. Weinstein Hospice is called. sions over to Weinstein Hospice. Hospice is not a place. The patient can bers an essential part of its mission. Social stay at home in familiar surroundings with workers and volunteers offer bereavement • Sam is a 56-year-old patient diagnosed Every hospice story is sacred. hospice care. support for a year following the death of a with cancer of the pancreas and liver. Sam As people approach the end of their Hospice is a personalized service pro- loved one. declined a biopsy after the initial test con- lives during terminal illness, they tend to vided by a compassionate team of healthcare Hospice care is covered by Medicare, firmed the cancer diagnosis. He also chose return to their cultural and spiritual roots. professionals, including registered nurses, Medicaid, and most private health insurance to forego all chemotherapy or radiation, stat- Being embraced and acknowledged by a home health aides, social workers, a rabbi, policies. ing that he would prefer quality of life to loving community is fundamental to Jewish medical director, and trained volunteers. The Weinstein Hospice hopes that, whatever limited extension of life could be spirituality. Since 1999, The Vi and Milton The patient can continue seeing his or through meaningful dialogue, people will attained. For Sam and his wife, Melinda, the Weinstein Hospice has assisted almost 2,000 her physician, who manages care in coordi- become comfortable enough to make better most important use of their remaining time is patients and families confronting serious ill- nation with the hospice medical director and plans and end-of-life decisions prior to a cri- to spend it together. They have three adult ness so both can live as fully as possible and nurses. At any time during a life-limiting ill- sis. children, all of whom live out of town. to ease the way for a “good death.” ness, it’s appropriate for physicians to dis- Talya Bloom, executive director of Weinstein Hospice is called. Weinstein Hospice is the only non-profit cuss all of a patient’s care options, including Weinstein Hospice, welcomes the opportu- Jewish hospice serving Metro Atlanta. hospice. nity to speak to organizations about hospice • When it became clear that Dad was not So often, families say, “I wish I had Hospice honors nature’s way and does and end-of-life issues. going to get well, we, the family, knew that known sooner about hospice.” not hasten or prolong the dying process. If She can be reached at tbloom@wein- we wanted him at home in a loving atmos- Families confronting serious illness fre- improvement in the condition occurs and the steinhospice.org or 404-352-4308. phere, with caring medical attention that quently suffer too long before accessing sup- disease seems to be in remission, the patient Page 18 THE JEWISH GEORGIAN January-February 2013 at Lunch and remember him at the Alta • being able to attend another Basketball Cocker Softball game next spring. Bunch at Lunch and sharing stories of the Schwartz on Sports Goodbye, good friend. Rest in peace, “good old days.” knowing that your memory will be a bless- • the friendships I’ve made over a 46-year ing to those who treasure it. period of participating in sports at the for his customers. My father-in-law, Joe MJCCA. Feldman, who worked at Citizens, on BEING THANKFUL AND MAKING • the opportunity to continue writing Mitchell Street, was one of his customers. NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS “Schwartz on Sports” for another year. BY Jerry Moose’s wife, Linda, and my wife, Nancy, were good childhood friends. There were 38 days between NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS. It comes Schwartz Moose and Linda were married 48 Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day, allow- along every January 1 and gives us another years and had four daughters and 13 grand- ing many of us to recall what we’re thank- chance to list the things we want to do and REMEMBERING DONALD children, all of whom lived nearby and kept ful for and then resolve to do something should do but don’t always accomplish. “MOOSE” MILLER them busy. about it for another year. Here are my There’s real truth to the saying that “actions Moose died December 9, 2012, and his thanks and resolutions from a sports per- speak louder than words.” So here I go The old-time baseball manager, Leo funeral was held at Arlington Memorial spective. again for 2013. If some of them look famil- Durocher, used to say, “Nice guys finish Park in Sandy Springs. It was the largest iar from past columns, that’s because they last.” Well, he wasn’t talking about Donald funeral I had ever attended. Not even the BEING THANKFUL. I’m thankful for: are. I resolve to: “Moose” Miller. Moose was a true winner threat of rain could keep down the number • my children, Mindy (and husband Gary), • maintain a weight of 175 pounds through- in anything he did. The Yiddish word men- of people who wanted to pay their respects. Cathy (and husband Marc), and Michael, out the year. This means saying no to a lot sch described him perfectly. He was a Moose lived in Atlanta his entire life; he, and the opportunities they provide their of foods and desserts I love. beloved and devoted husband, father, along with Linda, was involved in syna- children to participate and enjoy sports. • not argue during any competitive event. grandfather, brother, and friend. gogue and community activities. He made a • still wanting to get up early Saturday and Just play the game. I had known Moose since the late ‘60s, lot of friends who held him in high esteem. Sunday mornings and head to the MJCCA • develop a new basketball shot that I can when we were teammates on the Bulldog He had at one time worked at the JCC in the to play pick-up basketball. actually use in a game, not just during prac- basketball team, which comprised Jewish Health and Recreation Department and con- • my wife, Nancy, who loves Zumba class- tice. guys from the JCC. We traveled around the tinued his involvement at the MJCCA with es, and my being able to avoid joining her. • stop making excuses and attend a Zumba city, playing in the Atlanta Recreation the sports and seniors program throughout (See “New Year’s Resolutions.”) class with my wife, Nancy. (See “Being League. Moose had a great running one- his life. • the introduction of Pickleball at the Thankful.”) hand shot and was one of the best passers All 13 of his grandchildren were MJCCA and its growth, thanks to guys like • encourage and support my children and I’ve ever seen. When you went “back door,” involved in the ceremony, either reading or Ed Feldstein, Ken Lester, Fred Bailey, and grandchildren in their athletic pursuits. he got you the ball for a layup. writing final thoughts about the love they Hugh Jamieson. • keep studying those Scrabble lists, even We also played together in the City of had for their “Pop” and all the wisdom and • teammates who understand and recognize though it’s boring. It may help me win a Atlanta Softball League on teams sponsored values he modeled for him. His oldest there’s more to being a good basketball tournament. by Atlas Transmission, Buddy’s Sporting daughter, Sylvia, also gave a poignant eulo- player than just scoring points. (Yes, there is such a thing as a Scrabble Goods, and Cocoa Derma Cream. Our team gy. • my sister, “Francane,” whose enthusiasm tournament.) again was made up of Jewish ball players. I have so many great memories of play- and support for the U of M football team • continue and nurture the friendships I’ve Moose and Mort Gilner were our pitchers in ing basketball with Moose at the “J” and on reminds me what makes a true sports fan. made that have centered on the love of the fast-pitch league. When he wasn’t pitch- our city league teams. One of my favorite • being able to play a full-court basketball sports. ing, Moose was our reliable baseman. He memories was when we were part of a game with my 19-year-old grandson, Jared, • look for the 6’6” basketball player who is had a great glove and had a “sweet swing.” group who played the last pick-up basket- for the first time. 70 or older and wants to play for our Senior He was an all-around athlete and stu- ball game at the Peachtree JCC on January • my brother Kenny, one of the best athletes Games basketball team. dent at Grady High. He owned and operat- 17, 1999. I remember Linda saying we were I knew growing up, and being able to talk • continue to look for and write interesting ed Miller’s Rexall Drugs, on Broad Street, like a bunch of little boys excitedly looking sports with him, especially when he asks, sport stories about the Jewish Georgian in downtown Atlanta, for 35 years. His cus- forward to that game. “Who do you like this Sunday?” sports scene. tomers called him “Doc” Miller, and he was I will miss seeing Moose at the • knowing there will be another Alta Cocker • continue to “drive for the bucket and a trusted pharmacist and reliable source for MJCCA, pedaling on the stationary bike Softball game in the spring and getting a score.” advice on medicine, illnesses, and remedies and talking sports with him. We’ll set a chance to hit a ball up the middle and turn a chair for him at the next Basketball Bunch double play. Hadassah philanthropists see their efforts come to fruition in Israel At Hadassah’s Centennial Convention were engraved on bricks, plaques, and walls surgical care during any situation. Donors constant threat of attack, premier medical in Israel, in October, many of the Greater in or near The Sarah Wetsman Davidson were able to view firsthand how their finan- care is vital. Hadassah hospitals are ready to Atlanta Hadassah and Southeastern Region Hospital Tower, which was dedicated dur- cial support is building and maintaining serve everyone, regardless of nationality or members and associates in attendance were ing the convention. Hadassah’s state-of-the-art facility for med- politics. recognized for their generous donations. The first five floors of the tower were ical care, research, and emergency needs. Their names and names of their groups built underground to provide safe, ongoing Because Israel’s population is under

Drs. Rachel and Larry Schonberger Greater Atlanta Chapterʼs Phyllis M. Sharon Hox, of Charleston, finds her Ronnie and Tom Rosen, of proudly stand by the plaque bearing Cohen, Toby Parker White, and Brian name on the Founders Wall. Savannah, find their names on the their names in the Towerʼs Staff White in front of the plaque designat- Society of Major Donors for Lounge, which was dedicated in mem- ing their funding of the Office of Head Hadassah Medical Organization ory of Silva and Irv Turk. Nurse Imaging Center Medical Research Wall. January-February 2013 THE JEWISH GEORGIAN Page 19

Federal & State Taxes | Income & Payroll Taxes | Tax Liens & Levies A tribute to Fred Glusman IRS Settlement Offers-In-Compromise By R.M. Grossblatt where he managed Huntsville Electric IRS & State Installment Payment Plans Supply. He became the youngest state pres- On Wednesday evening, December 12, ident of B’nai Brith. Besides this volunteer at Congregation Beth Jacob’s Jubilee work, Glusman, along with a small group of Celebration, over 400 people stood and friends, recognized the need for a tradition- applauded when Rabbi Ilan Feldman recog- al synagogue and formed Congregation Etz nized Fred Glusman for his many years of Chayim. As one of the leaders of the con- dedicated service to the synagogue. With a gregation, Fred conducted services, blew TAX PROBLEMS smile on his face, Fred slowly rose and the shofar, and officiated at many events. saluted the crowd. Whether as the executive The congregation is still active and will Call for a free consultation: (404)364-1809 director of Beth Jacob or in his current posi- soon celebrate its 50th anniversary. tion as the Jewish consultant and kashruth It was in Huntsville that he met his Jerry Abraham, Esq. Ahron S. Golding, Esq. supervisor at The Carlton Assisted Living bride, Gloria Tunkle. They were married in and Memory Care, Fred Glusman has 1960 and moved to Atlanta in 1967. Soon, LAW OFFICES OF ABRAHAM & GOLDING, P.C. served the Jewish people with a love of and Fred and Gloria joined Beth Jacob. In 1970, 3525 Piedmont Rd | 7 Piedmont Center, Suite 300 | Atlanta, GA 30305 Former IRS Officer passion for his heritage. Glusman became the first executive director Fred considers himself to be fortunate of the synagogue, a position he held for 26 and is grateful for having so many blessings years. During that time, Fred had many in his life. He was born in Mannheim, accomplishments and was helpful in facili- Germany, where his birth certificate was tating the growth of the congregation. He stamped with a swastika. His father, Cantor established a citywide Chevra Kedisha Bernard (burial society) dinner, which involves syn- Glusman, agogues representing all denominations came to from throughout the city. This annual dinner America in continues to take place and meets at differ- 1936 and ent synagogues every year, where those in brought his attendance support each other in their holy family in work. 1937. “My Fred was also instrumental in the cre- father saw the ation of the Annual Beth Jacob Purim writing on the Parade and The Time of Your Life Club. He wall,” says still serves as treasurer of the Beth Jacob Glusman. His Men’s Club and leads parts of holiday and grandmother Shabbat services. Upon Fred’s retirement as escaped on Beth Jacob’s executive director, a Torah Fred Glusman the last trans- scroll was dedicated in his honor at a mov- port in 1940. ing ceremony. “My grandmother sewed her wedding band Now, Glusman works full-time at The into the hem of her dress.” Carlton, in Sandy Springs, the only kosher Bernard Glusman was hired as a can- independent personal care facility in tor in Newburgh, New York. While there, Atlanta. The Carlton’s owner, Milton Cruz, his son Fred attended Mesivta Tifereth from Puerto Rico, “wants this to be the best Yerushalayim in New York City. Because kosher personal care home in the country,” the school’s dormitory was full, Glusman says Glusman. The beautifully decorated lived in the home of Rabbi Moshe facility, where 99% of the residents are Feinstein, zt”l. Rabbi Feinstein was one of Jewish, celebrates Chanukah, Purim, the most respected rabbinic leaders of his Pesach, Sukkot, and all other Jewish holi- generation. days. Fred teaches classes such as the Torah When Fred’s father became the cantor portion of the week and the popular “Flying of the West End Synagogue, in Nashville, High with a Yiddish-Kite.” Residents espe- Tennessee, Fred and the rest of the family cially love Fred’s Yiddish story time and followed. song sessions. “The people like being in a After graduating from Vanderbilt Jewish environment,” says Glusman. “Even University with a BA in business, Glusman the non-Jewish residents are thrilled being was drafted into the U.S. Army and was here.” sent to Fort Richardson, in Alaska. “This is Recently celebrating his 80th birthday where I got my start,” says Glusman. He at a surprise reception at The Carlton with became acting chaplain, conducting servic- family, residents, and staff, Fred was given es and officiating at life cycle events. a special tribute. At the reception, the staff Because kosher food was not available on announced that, in recognition of his service the Army base, Fred received frequent and commitment, a room on the first floor kosher “care packages” from his mother. He of The Carlton is being built and dedicated used the cold windowsill as his refrigerator. in his honor. It will be used as a chapel for The Jewish community of Anchorage pre- prayer or meditation. When the dedication sented Fred with a set of the Soncino occurs, Glusman looks forward to having Tanach in appreciation of his service. his family with him, including his After his army duty, Glusman returned wife, Gloria; children Rabbi Brian and to Nashville and worked for his uncle at Laurie Glusman, Alison and Jeff Nashville Electric Supply. In 1956, Rosengarten, and Danny and Florie Glusman moved to Huntsville, Alabama, Glusman; and his nine grandchildren. Page 20 THE JEWISH GEORGIAN January-February 2013 Not the same ol’ Scholar-in-Residence: Rabbi Lawrence Hoffman comes to Temple Sinai Back when the information highway KIDDISH CUP IS HALF FULL was a dusty footpath that led to the public Judaism for Busy Lives: a weekend of learning and connection library, people craved “truths.” They The reasons for the shift in attitude sought out books and experts who could about Jewish life are among topics Rabbi Rabbi Lawrence Hoffman will address “Judaism for Busy Lives” as Temple Sinai tell them what Hoffman will address during the weekend Scholar-in-Residence, February 1-3. Opportunities for community participation they should at Temple Sinai. One explanation is that we include: believe. are living in a period when cultural and eth- But that’s no nic differences no longer define what we Friday, February 1, 6:30 p.m. Saturday, February 2, 6:30 p.m. longer the case, believe or how we pray. Shabbat Service Drinks, Dinner, and Dialogue ($18.00) says Rabbi “For most of American history until This is your life, American Jews Judaism as a Conversation Lawrence the recent past, we have been ethnic to our Hoffman, Temple core,” explains Rabbi Hoffman. “That eth- Saturday, February 2, 9:00 a.m. Sunday, February 3, 10:00 a.m. Sinai 2013 nicity drove us to the synagogue, which Torah Study Brunch and Dialogue Scholar-in- was the only place we could satisfy the Looking for God in Atlanta Will tomorrow’s generation be Jewish? Residence. “Now need to be understood as Jews. It was only with the Internet, in a Jewish milieu that we felt really com- Saturday, February 2, 11:00 a.m. we are super-satu- fortable.” It was also in that familiar setting Shabbat Lunch ($5.00) Rabbi Lawrence rated with truths,” that people could indulge their nostalgia for Close up and Personal Hoffman he explains. “So if the old country and a simpler past. a scholar comes in Today, all that has changed. All events take place at Temple Sinai. Visit www.templesinaiatlanta.org for and announces, ‘Here are 10 more truths,’ Assimilation, fifty percent intermarriage, details and to RSVP. people will say, ‘Who needs this when I and fading historical memory have led to a can just look it up?’” lack of ethnicity and, with it, an erosion of Instead, Rabbi Hoffman, professor of identity. Rabbi Hoffman does not bemoan, community that focuses on helping people high priority for many people and is part of liturgy, worship, and ritual at Hebrew but rather embraces, these and other find meaning. the national dialogue. Union College, in New York, prefers to ini- changes. He uses them as a jumping-off- Rabbi Hoffman looks forward to tiate a Jewish conversation with his audi- point for new ways to be Jewish. THE MOVE TOWARD MEANING opportunities throughout the weekend to ences that helps add meaning to their lives. As co-founder of the Synagogue 3000 guide congregants and members of the “We’re used to talking about Tikun Olam initiative, Rabbi Hoffman is passionate To build that synagogue, Rabbi community into these and other areas of (repairing the world), and we love study about the subject of tomorrow’s synagogue. Hoffman believes modern Jews have to thought and discovery. “The scholar-in-res- and charity. I’m in favor of all of that, but I “How can the synagogue engage those who start thinking and talking seriously about idence I’m trying to represent is not about try to open the door to serious religious have not only chosen it but others who have religion. But he admits, “This doesn’t come dispensing truths. It’s about exploring the questions Jews tend to shy away from these not yet found their way there?” he wonders. easily to Jews from Eastern Europe, many new world in which we all live and the days.” One response he offers is a vision of the of whom came to this country as atheists ways we can find significant insights into synagogue of the future as an intentional and socialists.” It does, however, make life in the midst of our busy lives,” he sense in America today, where religion is a notes.

abuse, violence, and/or neglect; of Greater Atlanta has launched My • $4,600 to Kol Israel Haverim for Jewish Life, a video contest that will “Cracking the Glass Ceiling,” a pro- award up to $10,000 in value to enrich Federation News gram that advances young women to the winner’s Jewish experience for one scholastic excellence with emphasis on year. sciences; The award could finance, for exam- least 60% of the money raised by • $6,100 to Women’s Courtyard, which ple, a first-time trip to Israel, syna- HUNGER WALK. Jewish Federation of JFGA’s efforts during Hunger Walk promotes social justice, equal opportu- gogue membership, or a Jewish camp- Greater Atlanta is once again partici- goes back to the local Jewish communi- nities, and the right of every woman ing experience. pating in the Atlanta Community Food ty. For instance, this event funds 56% and girl to achieve self-fulfillment in Videos will be submitted online Bank’s Hunger Walk/Run, which raises of the kosher food pantry budget for accordance with her will. and voted on by community members. funds and awareness for hunger relief. the year. All of these programs are based in Video submissions, which should be no This is the 7th consecutive year JFGA To learn more about the event and Israel and promote JWFA’s mission. longer than two minutes, should has been an event partner; it has been to register, visit The trustees intend to award future explain to the voters what would con- the largest faith-based contributor each www.hungerwalkrun.org. grants to domestic programs as well. stitute a dream Jewish experience and year it’s been involved. The JWFA, an independent fund why this experience is important. This year’s event is Sunday, March SUPPORTING WOMEN-CENTERED for social change sponsored by the My Jewish Life guidelines, rules, 10, at Turner Field. The walk begins at CAUSES. The Jewish Women’s Fund Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta, is and information can be accessed on 2:00 p.m.; the festival atmosphere of Atlanta (JWFA) offers opportunities committed to engaging women of all Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta’s before and after the Walk/Run includes for women in the Atlanta Jewish com- ages in Atlanta’s vibrant and dynamic Facebook page food, games, and live music. munity to pool their philanthropic Jewish community. (facebook.com/JewishAtlantaFederation). The Walk/Run generates valuable resources for maximum impact. JWFA Women interested in JWFA can My Jewish Life is open only to legal res- funds for ACFB and other local non- provides a vehicle for women to sup- learn more at idents of Georgia who are 18 years of profit organizations that operate and port Jewish women- and girl-centered www.jewishatlanta.org/jwfa. age or older as of date of entry. support food pantries, community causes. Trustees, who will be accepted The entry deadline is 10:00 p.m. kitchens, shelters, and other programs Launched this year, JWFA has 29 each year, must commit $9,000 over a ET, January 31. Voting will take place for people in need of food assistance. founding trustees and recently awarded three-year period to the fund. For more between noon ET, February 1, and The Hunger Walk and the Jewish its first grants: information, contact Rachel Wasserman 11:59 p.m. ET, February 28. community’s participation benefit the • $4,300 to American Friends of Orr at 678-222-3716. For more information, contact greater Atlanta community and also Shalom, for support services for ado- Matt Goldenberg at impact the lives of Jews in need. At lescent girls who have suffered extreme MY JEWISH LIFE. Jewish Federation [email protected]. January-February 2013 THE JEWISH GEORGIAN Page 21 The bat mitzvah’s gift By Sarah Faygie Berkowitz

Like most good, Jewish 30-somethings, I’ve attended many bar and bat mitzvah cel- ebrations. After a while, they all start to feel the same. You’ve got the star of the hour who gives the first major speech of his or her life, a beautiful room, great food, friends, family, and, of course, loads of gifts. This past Chanukah, I finally experi- enced a bat mitzvah celebration that was completely unique. There were beautiful decorations, great food, friends, and family. But there was no first speech, there were no gifts, and the bat mitzvah girl sat quietly in a wheelchair throughout the party. The young lady of the hour is the Temima students with Yael Hirsch at her bat mitzvah daughter of our dear friends, Sherri and Raphael Hirsch. Yael was born with hydro- Temima students transformed their lunch- I have always felt somewhat uncom- cephalus, cerebral palsy, and autism and room into a gorgeous party room, with fortable around children or adults who are battles seizures on a daily basis. To help the beautiful table settings, a pearl-laden center- physically challenged and have shied away Hirsches keep up with the challenges of car- piece spelling out Yael’s name in Hebrew, from communicating with them. Later that ing for a special-needs child, Temima High Mazel Tov signs, and balloons. evening, Sherri told me that as soon as I School students set up a rotation shift to Sherri had thought the Temima girls walked in, Yael said, “Wanna pattern?” spend several hours with Yael on a regular would take some time to sing to Yael, and I was shaken to my core. Inside this basis. the event would be somewhat low-key. She beautiful young child’s mind and heart, she was blown away by the elegance and the knew who I was. From that point on, my details that went into planning her daugh- relationship with Yael changed completely. ter’s special bat mitzvah celebration. Under I was able to open up my heart to her, give the direction of Mrs. Gitty Golding, special her my love, talk and sing to her. I now feel activities coordinator, and Rebbetzin completely comfortable looking straight Feldman, the girls produced a party extraor- into her gorgeous eyes and smiling at her Sherri Hirsch dances with sister dinaire, complete with a slideshow of Yael’s soul. Atara, mother-in-law Jackie Hirsch, life set to upbeat and joyous music. With a few simple words, Yael told me and daughter Yael The entire Hirsch family attended, that I was a part of her life and her earliest including Yael’s brothers Levi, Shaya, and memories. It was a double miracle for me— Tuvia, grandparents Ben and Jackie Hirsch, first, that she remembered me, and second, and Aunt Gladys Hirsch. Rebbetzin that she touched a part of me that I had kept Feldman shared some words of Torah inspi- shielded and closed my whole life. Before ration, followed by Goldie Bernhard, a Yael, people who didn’t communicate in the Raphael and Sherri Hirsch with chil- Temima junior, who talked about the mean- “normal” way were not really a part of my dren Levi, Shaya, Tuvia, and Yael ing of the name Yael Penina. life. Yael Hirsch showed me that I was miss- From the moment Yael was wheeled ing out. As the date of Yael’s bat mitzvah into the room, everyone’s attention was Yael Penina Hirsch is a miraculous and approached, Sherri wondered how to cele- focused solely on her. The girls danced in a beautiful girl—now a young lady—who brate in a manner that would be meaningful circle around Yael’s wheelchair, sang a brings light and inspiration to all those to Yael. She spoke to Rebbetzin Miriam beautiful medley of some of her favorite around her. Her sparkling hazel eyes, her Feldman, principal of Temima, who offered songs, and presented her with a scrapbook sweet and endearing smile, and her love of to host the party at the school. Sherri of letters from former and current students. music and song express the purity and joy in thought it would be appropriate to share this Sherri read aloud several of the moving her soul. milestone with the Temima high school stu- letters and then expressed her deep appreci- May we all be blessed with children— dents who gave their time, love, and friend- ation to the school for all they had done for and friends—who open their hearts to us ship to Yael for so many years. her family. As the event wound to a close, I and allow us to love them fully, regardless shared a mind-altering experience that I had of their physical differences or abilities. Sherri Hirsch and Yael at the bat with Yael several years ago. mitzvah When Yael was a toddler, Sherri and several volunteers would “pattern” with her—moving her arms and legs in a motion that mimicked crawling. As they would move Yael’s limbs in a circular motion, Sherri would sing to her to make the experi- ence more pleasant and calming. I was one of several women who helped pattern with Yael a few times. But then our family moved out of state, they stopped patterning, and I did not see Yael for several years. When we came back to Rebbetzin Miriam Feldman and Atlanta, I walked into the Hirsch’s home, Temima students dance with Yael and Yael was sitting in her favorite recliner, Hirsch looking at a book. She looked up at me and muttered something, but I didn’t pay much On the second day of Chanukah, the attention. Page 22 THE JEWISH GEORGIAN January-February 2013 front yard, but after a short time, I listed the FHA regulations, the seller was obligated to house with a real estate agent. The day he took pay for the outside wood repairs and provide a A tale of two houses over, an elderly couple passed by our house on termite warranty bond. The seller said he had a their way down the street to see another house. termite bond and inspection. To hasten the We found a seven-room house in The woman was attracted by—of all things—a closing, I agreed to pay for the outside wood Northeast Atlanta that became our castle and window AC unit in the room above the garage. repairs. the site of some of the happiest years of our She asked her agent if they might look at our There was unbelievable nitpicking by the lives. With all that room we had, it was time to house before going to see the other one. The sellers. Once, the wife called me at my office, BY Leon plan for a third child. We had two wonderful agent got on his car phone to see if our agent during work hours, and insisted that I come sons, but I promised Frieda the third one would would split the commission if his clients liked over right away. It was an emergency. When I Socol the house. arrived, I found that a workman who was

We all have pleasant memories about the homes in which we grew up. Those wonderful days of our youth and the adventures we expe- rienced were securely anchored to the warmth and safety of our homes. In recent years, because of the economy, the housing market has been far from a bless- ing for many families in this country. Many homeowners looked forward to providing their families secure homes, like the ones they grew up in, but found instead that they were upside down on their mortgages and facing foreclo- sure. During the Great Depression, I was lucky to grow up in a nice home. My widowed moth- er struggled to provide that home for my sib- lings and me; we never knew the hunger or Our first house, just off LaVista Road. The present Our second house, on Reeder Circle, where weʼve deprivation that so many of our fellow citizens owner has completely rebuilt and modernized it. lived for 50 years. Itʼs been improved, but essentially went through during those years of struggle. has the same floor plan since it was built in the 1930s. When I married in 1949, my wife, Frieda, and I lived for a short while with her parents, be a girl. I was so positive that, sure enough, but when we discovered she was pregnant, we the third one was a darling daughter. Well, what was not to like? My talented replacing the rotted trim was using an electric began several years of apartment living. When But time proved that seven rooms was not wife decorated our house, making the drapes sander to finish the wood. The lady said to me, Frieda became pregnant for the second time, a mansion to meet the needs of five people, so, and many other items. I laid wall-to-wall car- “Who is going to pay for the electricity he’s we knew we needed a house to raise our grow- in 1963, we placed our home on the market. I peting in the living room and cork tile in the using?” I told her he probably was using less ing family, and thus began the Tale of Two tried to sell it myself and placed a sign in the dining room. The couple fell in love with our than a dollar’s worth. I couldn’t believe anyone Houses. house and made an offer on the condition that could be so petty. they pay extra for Frieda’s drapes and my car- As time wore on, it was one broken prom- pets and tile. The woman insisted to Frieda that ise after another with these people, until the she wanted to pay a fair price for these items. day of the closing. When we sat at the table to We couldn’t believe what we were hear- conclude the sale, we found a stranger among ing. This elderly couple was as sweet as could us. He was the termite contractor who had done be. They had been married many years and work on the basement and put a lien on the never owned a house, although the man had house, because the old couple hadn’t paid him. worked most of his life for a national moving They argued about it, and the lawyer at the company. closing suggested that I pay the contractor. I We signed a contract with not a word of pointed out that I had paid for other work on argument and were given several months to the house that I was not liable for, with the find ourselves a larger home. understanding that the seller would be respon- Frieda was a great house hunter. We sible for the termite bond. looked at a number of properties before we Next, we had to determine the move-in found our great home on Reeder Circle. It was date. The sellers did not want to be tied down located in the Virginia-Highland area, in north- to a specific date or time, but because of the east Atlanta, where most of Atlanta’s Jews many promises they had broken, we insisted. moved after starting their Atlanta lives on the Tempers were wearing thin and my wife was in southside of the city. tears, but at last the contract was signed. Simon Bressler, a manufacturer of ladies On moving day, we arrived with our local uniforms, built the home in the 1930s. With its moving van to find a large Mayflower van in fine workmanship and quality materials, it was the driveway, with a crew of six ready to move built to last. It had four bedrooms plus a dining the sellers out. We had to unload our van on the room, breakfast room, living room, den, fin- front lawn while the others moved their furni- ished basement, an upstairs office, and a sun ture into the large van. I stationed my three sis- porch. ters-in-law at the front door and in the house to It was the perfect house—except for the make sure their movers weren’t putting our fur- nightmare we went through to buy it from the niture on their truck. elderly couple that had lived in it for only a The neighbors must have thought this was year before putting it on the market. Everything more fun than a three-ring circus, but, at last, was cordial at first, but as we got into negotia- the move was done. tions, we realized how obstinate and mean Our family lived in the house for almost these people could be. 50 years, and now with my wife’s death and We offered to buy some bed frames from our children grown, with families of their own them, and I asked permission to measure the in their own homes, I am the sole occupant. size of the bedrooms. But the lady of the house I reflect back on my tale of two houses: wouldn’t let us in, so we had to guess the bed- how easy and pleasant it was to sell the first room dimensions. one and how difficult and unpleasant it was to The house was being purchased with an buy the second one. All in all, I guess we were FHA mortgage, and some of the outside wood fortunate in not having to face the struggles that trim had rotted and needed replacement. Under so many today face with housing. January-February 2013 THE JEWISH GEORGIAN Page 23

4PZZPUNZVTLVM[OLSHUKZJHWL ILJH\ZLVMJSV\KLKOLHKSPNO[Z& 0LUDJH3HUVLDQ&XLVLQH 

9LZ[VYL`V\YOLHKSPNO[Z [VVYPNPUHSJVUKP[PVU^P[O HWYV[LJ[P]L<=JVH[PUN (\[VNSV*HY^HZO *OLZOPYL)YPKNL9K‹([SHU[H.(  LGL9D;@=;C =p[dm\]k9d[g`gd&EYpjaGfdq LYp)0?jYlmalqoaddZ]Y\\]\hj]%\ak[gmfl )LMVYL (M[LY  =phaj]k9hjad)-$*()+ FglnYda\oal`gl`]jg^^]jk$gfNYd]flaf]k\Yq$ *( G>> gjgf@gda\Yqk $69.99/Pair! 5RVZHOO5G6DQG\6SULQJV*$ $EHUQDWK\6TXDUHDWWKHLQWHUVHFWLRQRI5RVZHOO $EHUQDWK\5RDG Includes  a FREE wash7 with service. P  5HVHUYDWLRQVRUZZZPLUDJHSHUVLDQFXLVLQHFRP

*VUNYH[\SH[PVUZ[V[OL(1-- VUP[Z[O`LHYPUIYPUNPUN 1L^PZOWLYZWLJ[P]LPUÄST [V([SHU[H

:HSS`HUK)Y\JL(S[LYTHU

[OLIYPJRLY`JVT Page 24 THE JEWISH GEORGIAN January-February 2013 January-February 2013 THE JEWISH GEORGIAN Page 25 JewishTHE Georgian Columbia STS-107: AVNER the Eccentric: launched 1.16.03—

Avner Eisenberg Back to the Beginning at GHA lost 2.1.03 (photo: Jon Goell) By Joel Katzowitz By Leah Levy words, “I laughed for two hours. The I was also there for the 50th anniver- show only lasted an hour and a half.” I sary of our GHA graduation. We were sit- In late December 2002, I was sit- Recently, I had the privilege of inter- can assure you that the interview only ting there, in this brunch, and they ting in front of my computer on the viewing Avner Eisenberg, more common- lasted for an hour, and I’m still smiling a brought out some 8th-graders. And I said, NASA/KSC Media Accreditation web- ly known as Avner the Eccentric, a vaude- week later. “Do you realize that when we graduated, site, filling out my badging application ville performer who has appeared on their parents weren’t born yet?” to attend the launch of the space shuttle Broadway, on television, and in big-budg- How often do you visit Atlanta? Columbia for its STS-107 mission. et Hollywood movies. He’s toured the With such an ethnic name, did you expe- Scheduled for January 16, 2003, the globe and performs all over the world, I get back a couple of times a year, to rience any anti-Semitism? launch would be the 12th I’d witnessed winning hearts and laughs with his silent, visit family. You know, my brother was at as a member of the working press. sweetly puzzled, ever-optimistic clown a wedding at Beth Jacob, and he saw a I did experience a kind of reverse persona. rabbi balancing a ladder on his nose. He anti-Semitism once. About 20 years ago, I Now Avner the Eccentric is bringing asked the rabbi, “Where did you learn to was in Israel; I was touring, doing shows his act back to his real beginning. Avner do that? I’ve only seen my brother do in Tel Aviv and Haifa, that sort of thing. Eisenberg, one of Greenfield Hebrew that!” The rabbi told him that he’d My producer flew over two weeks early. Academy’s first graduates, is coming learned the trick from his counselor at He told me to be careful not to speak any back to the school to perform for GHA’s Camp Ramah, Alan Eisenberg, as I was Hebrew, because my name sounds Israeli, 60th Birthday Bash, on February 9. known then. Yes, Rabbi David Silverman and people might think I was a yored—an Joel Siegel, of ABC, reviewed his of the Atlanta Scholars Kollel was a Israeli who left the country. Apparently, one-man show on Broadway with the camper of mine. He’s a great guy. See AVNER, page 27 Israeli students receive 2012 Joe Cohen ORT Scholarship In 2009, ORT America lost one if its most ardent supporters and dearest friends. Joe Cohen was a true ambassador and could always be counted on for his caring ways, his unwavering principles, and his faith- Joel Katzowitz the day before the ful dedication launch to ORT. After I usually tried to attend one shuttle receiving launch a year. While I wanted to make training at the Andrey Katsiv (center) is presented with his scholarship and joined by fel- the drive to Kennedy Space Center Joe Cohen ORT school in low students, teachers, and Lower Galilee Mayor Moti Dotan (far right), who more often, my fascination for the Paris as a is also a member of World ORT Board of Trustees. drama of manned spaceflight was often refugee from Egypt, Joe moved to the hampered by my real job. However, my United States, where he became active in ORT created a fund to provide scholarships students received their individual scholar- career as an exhibit designer is what ORT, providing outstanding leadership at to students that are truly making “life ships during ceremonies that took place in got me hooked in the first place. local, national, and international levels. He changes,” as Joe did because of ORT. Israel at their respective schools. In 1989, I had the opportunity to served in many capacities as a leader in The 2012 Joe Cohen ORT Andrey, now an engineering student in serve as the lead designer on the origi- ORT and in the Atlanta Jewish community Scholarships were awarded Ilan Kevrete the Kadoorie College, located in the Lower nal incarnation of the U. S. Astronaut and received countless prestigious awards and Andrey Katsiv, both 19-year-old stu- Galilee Region of Israel, comes from a Hall of Fame, located just outside of and accolades for his tireless commitment dents who have benefited from ORT’s family that does not have the means to help Kadima Mada (Science Journey) programs to helping others. See COLUMBIA STS, page 28 As an extension of Joe’s dedication, at their Israeli schools in Kiryat Yam. Both See SCHOLARSHIP, page 39 Page 26 THE JEWISH GEORGIAN January-February 2013 THERE'S MORE TO EXPLORE AT YOUR MJCCA Mark Your Calendar for these Exciting Programs

MJCMJCCACA SUMMER Register Today for Preschool Camp 2013 DDADAYAAYY CAMPSC and Preschool 2013-2014!

5SBEJUJPOBM
¼
4QFDJBMUZ55SS EB JJUUUJJ MBOP

JDFQ4¼M BBMMUUZZ 55F5FFO
¼
4QPSUT
¼
%SBNBF

PQ4¼OF PSSUU

BNBS%¼T Indoor and Outdoor Camps Preschoolschools

New Camps and Atlanta Hawks Basketball, Archeology Rocks, Hollywood Bound, Need for Speed Travel, and more! Preschool Camps

Free Bus Transportation Throughout Metro Atlanta including Dunwoody, EAST COBB AT TEMPLE KOL EMETH East Cobb, Intown, and North Metro. 1415 Old Canton Road, DXi`\kkX››Xkk\`iXD 678.812.3714 DUNWOODY For more 5342 Tilly Mill Road, ;lenff[p›l; ›p[ffnel 678.812.3833 information: [email protected] 678.812.4004 [email protected]

RRegisteregister online at atlantajcc.org/campsatlant orc.ajc g//ccamps

MJCCA YOUTH A

PRESENTS 2013

98J<98CC›>@ICJËJF::›CC89

9FPJË98JB

E • New Sunday-only Boys’ Basketball league Book, Music and Lyrics by JIM JACOBS and WARREN CASEY ! a dayday ! $ For more Triathlon: 678.812.4052 forffoor an MJCCAMJC MJ AC information: Basketball: 678.812.4174 March 7–17, 2013 Baseball and Soccer: 678.812.4159 TotalTTootal HealthHealth MembMembershipership Dfii`jIX\=iXebK_\Xki\›DA::8 beXi=\XIj`iifD   8::AD›\ikX\_Kb or email [email protected] 1 SPONSORED BY: $ and NoNo RegistrRegistrationa FFeeeetion ( 125 savings)savings) REGISTER ONLINE NOW AT TThehe Blonder FFamilyamily FFoundationtionounda BOX OFFICE *Minimum commitment 3 consecutive months. Restrictions apply. 678.812.4002 Visit atlantajcc.org/specials for complete details. Offer ends March 31, 2013. atlantajcc.org atlantajcc.org/boxoffice

MARCUS JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER OF ATLANTA For more information about any of these exciting programs and events, please call 678.812.4000 or visit atlantajcc.org. January-February 2013 THE JEWISH GEORGIAN Page 27

I started as a chemistry and biology Avner major. One day, I was out walking and it started raining. So I ducked into a building, From page 25 and I got a part in a play. That’s how it hap- they really hated yordim. So that was pened. reverse anti-Semitism. How did your parents take your change of Speaking of speaking Hebrew, how’s your heart? Hebrew? Didn’t you see, on my website? “He Well, I got an excellent foundation at wanted to be a doctor, but after a year as an the Hebrew Academy, and after I graduated, honors chemistry and biology major, his I also attended Hebrew High School one parents forced him into performing.” night a week. We took the New York State Avner the Eccentric (photo: Marie Regent’s Exam in Hebrew, and most of us I thought you were kidding! Clauzade) scored as if we had four years of Hebrew in high school. I needed language credit to No, they didn’t give me a hard time. I graduate from the University of had four younger brothers and sisters, so Washington, and the four years of high- they were happy as long as I stayed in school Hebrew met that requirement. school and didn’t write home for money. Avner the Eccentric (photo: Warren S. Westura) Do you feel that your Jewish background I understand you moved colleges a lot. Have you remained Jewishly involved? affects or contributes to your comedy in any way? I kept changing majors. I started at Tulane, then moved to Georgia State. I was We’re involved in a small shul here in Portland, and my wife and I have served on I never had any other background, so in the first show at the Alliance Theatre. the board. At the time, it was a very old that’s hard to answer. My comedy is all The next year found me at School of the shul; when we first came there, the congre- about being optimistic in the face of adver- Arts at NYU, but I didn’t like New York gation was just a handful of old men, and sity, so maybe it has had its effect. City. I got a job teaching Israeli folk dance at Camp Ramah, in Southern California, our son’s bar mitzvah was the first in 15 or 20 years. My son learned his haftorah for I know you’re living in Maine now. How did and then moved to Seattle, where I worked his bar mitzvah by himself! He had enough that happen to a native of Atlanta? teaching Hebrew and dong Jewish youth work. I graduated from the University of Hebrew school to learn to read Hebrew, and he looked up the trop and got the sheet Many years ago, I came to visit a friend Washington in theater. I was interested in music—he got his musical side from my with parents up here. It was so exotic! I gestural theater and moved to Paris for two wife. He went over it a few times with my imagined there would be Eskimos and dog years to study mime with Jacques Lecoq. friend Josh Gettinger, another GHA alum- sleds! Avner the Eccentric (Photo courtesy nus. I never imagined living in a place like How did you get interested in that? avnertheeccentric.com) Now, the shul has really been revital- this, but it’s so perfect, for so many reasons. I saw Marcel Marceau perform. ized. It also houses the Jewish Museum of and a French-Canadian from the Cirque du Maine. Soleil. Two of us were Jewish. A young Do you have any memories of your school German reporter asked us, in all innocence, years at the Greenfield Hebrew Academy You’ve done a lot of live theatre and also How did you meet your wife? why there weren’t more Jewish clowns. The that you’d like to share? film work. Do you prefer one over the other? other Jewish performer asked, “Do you We met in Orlando, when she was think it’s because they tried to kill them You know, back then, it was just the working at Epcot. I was passing through, all?“ Hebrew Academy. My father was the attor- There’s a world of difference between and a mutual friend introduced us. When ney who drew up the charter for the school; the two. I loved the film work—it’s nice to we were getting to know each other, we dis- Do you find it difficult to be on tour so often Irving Greenberg, my uncle, was a founder; get health insurance—but it didn’t work out covered that 15 years earlier, we had spent for your shows? and my mother was perennial president of to have a career in film. the day together, working on a show in the PTA as she shepherded four children Kathleen Turner and Michael Douglas NYU. She mentioned the name of her mime I put myself in suspended animation through the school. were wonderful to work with, amazingly teacher, and I said that I knew him because when I’m traveling to engagements. I enjoy My cousin, Greenie’s son, started generous as actors and as people. [Among he had come to NYU to do a show that I did being there, I like the work, but I don’t like there, and it sounded so cool! I remember other roles, Avner played The Jewel, a technical work on. She told me that she had traveling. begging my parents to send me. I started in Muslim holy man, in the 1985 film The come with him and was assisting on that 2nd grade, and went until graduation. Jewel of the Nile.] show. But somehow, we didn’t notice each You mentioned that you’ve toured in Israel. Back then, it was in the old Shearith An interesting side note to my role as other. How did you like it? Israel building. There were four columns in The Jewel— you may not remember, but a front; it looked like the Supreme Court. Our while ago, the United States assassinated a Muslim cleric. That man looked so much What was it like to spend time in Europe? My first time in Israel was while I was graduation play was held in the new studying in Paris. My parents were visiting Shearith Israel building. like my character in The Jewel of the Nile Every American should go to live in and gave me the opportunity to join them The son of our 3rd- and 4th-grade that there was a headline saying, “80s another country, because it broadens your there. Back then, the phone book in Israel Hebrew teacher has remained one of my Actor, or Dead Terrorist?” Fortunately, I no viewpoint to see how people live in other was only about half an inch thick; so I best friends. The whole school was like a longer look like that, and now I am mistak- cultures. looked up and reconnected with one of my family—there were only three classes, to en for a rabbi or a grandpa. I spent two years in Paris at the Lecoq best friends from the Hebrew Academy. He begin with. We were so close that, when we school, and during that period, I first went and his parents, who had taught at the had our reunion for the school’s 50th to Germany. I found myself looking at peo- school, had moved back to Israel after his anniversary, all but two people from our ple over 50 and wanting to ask, what were bar mitzvah. I hadn’t seen them for 10 class came. Even though most of us didn’t you doing during the war? But I’ve been years, but we’ve stayed close ever since. really stay in touch, they’re still my oldest won over. I enjoy working and touring in The next summer I spent some time friends. Germany, and I have a lot of friends there. there; I was on a kibbutz. That’s where I Recently, I did a month’s tour in discovered that I had actually learned How did you end up in the performing arts? Germany with five clowns. Oleg Popov, the Hebrew at the Hebrew Academy! You started in the sciences. Avner as The Jewel in The Jewel of star of the Moscow Circus, was in our group, and two Americans who live there, the Nile See AVNER, page 28 Page 28 THE JEWISH GEORGIAN January-February 2013

sion and was not destined for the ISS, Columbia STS allowing for a much wider launch window and a better chance for launch. The other, From page 25 and more influential, reason was that Ilan “Space Shuttle Columbia” premieres on PBS the west gate of Kennedy Space Center. Six Ramon, the first Israeli astronaut, would of the surviving Mercury Seven astronauts, be a member of the crew. Being proud of On January 31, PBS will premiere Mission of Hope” premieres on who were part of the original Hall of Fame my Jewish heritage, I was compelled to “Space Shuttle Columbia: Mission of Thursday, January 31, 2013 at 9:00 pm class, worked alongside me during the witness this historic event. Hope,” in conjunction with the 10th ET (check local listings). research and design phase. For a certain anniversary of the shuttle disaster. “Space Shuttle Columbia: Mission generation of Americans, Alan Shepard, “Space Shuttle Columbia: Mission of Hope” goes behind the scenes to Gus Grissom, John Glenn, Scott Carpenter, of Hope” is the untold inspirational explore the “mission within the mis- Wally Schirra, Gordon Cooper, and Deke story of Colonel Ilan Ramon, a fighter sion” for Ramon, who carried into space Slayton were absolute heroes. They were pilot and son of Holocaust survivors, a miniature Torah scroll that had sur- the Cold War soldiers who fought against who became the first and only astronaut vived the horrors of the Holocaust, the Soviet Union on our behalf by racing from Israel, embarking on a mission given to a boy in a secret bar mitzvah our adversaries to the moon. with the most diverse shuttle crew ever observed in the pre-dawn hours, in the Soon after completing the design, I wit- to explore space. Ramon realized the notorious Nazi concentration camp of nessed my first shuttle launch in 1992 and significance of “being the first,” and his Bergen-Belsen. The bar mitzvah boy was immediately captivated by the adven- journey of self-discovery turned into a grew up to become Israel’s lead scien- ture. Experiencing a launch from just a few mission to tell the world a powerful tist for the mission, Joachim “Yoya” miles away is an overwhelming, visceral story about the resilience of the human Joseph. experience. The flames that scream out of spirit. The film follows the scroll’s path the engines are as blinding as the sun. The Although the seven astronauts of into Ramon’s hands and the dramatic sound literally pounds on your chest while the Columbia perished on February 1, moment when he tells its story live to your pants legs vibrate against your skin, 2003, a remarkable story of hope, the world from the flight deck of and that’s just the physical side of the equa- friendship across cultures, and an Columbia. From the depths of hell to tion. Knowing the crew is sitting on top of enduring faith emerged. Directed by the heights of space, his simple gesture 3.7 million pounds of volatile explosive cre- Dan Cohen and executive produced by would serve to honor the hope of a ates a powerful emotional experience as Tom Hanks, Gary Goetzman, and Mark nation and to fulfill a promise made to well. Herzog, “Space Shuttle Columbia: generations past and future.

Ilan Ramon enters the van bound for stack began its ascent to orbit. being pieced together. At 8:59:32 EST, all the launch pad. Approximately 82 seconds into the flight, voice and telemetry communication with a piece of foam insulation, about the size Columbia was lost, as the orbiter began to My media badge allowed me to set up of a briefcase, broke loose from the exter- break apart somewhere over Eastern remote cameras just outside the launch nal tank and impacted with the carbon-car- Texas. pad perimeter on the day prior to launch. bon leading edge of the wing. No one saw I was devastated. I had just stood 20 Because it would be impossible for me to it happen, except the NASA high speed feet away from these men and women, as be in that location for launch, I had to rely tracking cameras. But at that point, they paraded past the media and got into on a remote triggering device to activate Columbia’s fate was sealed. the silver Airstream trailer for the drive to the camera. During my camera setup, one After the shuttle had reached its the launch pad. I was among the last group of the guys behind me said, “Man, the assigned orbit and the astronauts were of people to see these people before the weather forecast for launch is great, and busy working their various assignments, launch. Yeah, it was Columbia, and it was the shuttle is in great shape. It’s going to the camera techs began examining the carrying six American heroes and one go tomorrow; I can just feel it.” Then launch footage. They noted the foam strike Israeli hero to the stars. someone else added, “Yeah, but it’s and passed the information on to the mis- Columbia.” sion managers. After reviewing the data, I thought it was an odd comment, but the consensus was that the damage was quickly forgot about it and continued my incidental and wouldn’t negatively impact AVNER setup. Later that afternoon, I was in the the mission. The other side of the issue KSC Press Center. A guy had just left the was, even if the damage had been deter- From page 27 Air Force weather desk and said to his mined as significant, there was nothing Didn’t you just return from Israel? buddy, “The weather is 0% chance of con- anyone could do to save the crew. The straining launch”—that’s NASA speak for orbiter could not reach the ISS and there Yes, I did a Chanukah tour in the weather won’t be a problem—“and was no way another shuttle could be sent December. I arrived with two large prop they’re not working any issues with the to rescue them. There simply wasn’t cases. The security agent at the terminal shuttle. It’s going tomorrow, I can just feel enough time. in Israel asked me what was in the cases, Lift-off of Space Shuttle Columbia it.” Then, as I heard earlier in day, some- I followed the duration of the mission and I said it was clown props. (photos: Joel Katzowitz) one chimed in, “Yeah, but it’s Columbia.” online through the NASA website and She asked me, “Are you serious?” Those premonitions turned out to be accu- through the mainstream media. By all “No,” I told her. “It doesn’t work if My annual launch target was normal- rate. Each orbiter was custom built and accounts, the mission was progressing you’re serious.” ly based on my schedule and the time of seemed to have its own “personality.” In extremely well. On the morning of year. I chose the 2003 mission for two rea- this case the doubts about Columbia, February 1, 2003, I went out for an early sons. One was the size of the “launch win- sadly, were well founded. morning run. As soon as I got home, the Avner the Eccentric will perform at dow.” Most of the shuttle missions were The following morning, launch day, phone rang; it was a friend who had the Greenfield Hebrew Academy on destined for the International Space dawned with all systems still GO. We attended the launch with me. He asked if February 9, at the GHA 60th Birthday Station (ISS), which orbits Earth every 90 stood at our viewing site, 3 1/2 miles from I’d been watching CNN, and I told him I Bash. For more information, call Jill minutes. In order to complete a successful the fully fueled shuttle, adjusting and re- had just walked into the house. He said, Rosner at 404-843-9900. rendezvous, the launch window was limit- adjusting our cameras, as the clock slowly “Turn it on,” and then he abruptly hung up ed to 5 minutes. That meant any anomaly counted down to 0. At T - 6.7 seconds, the the phone. I was confused but did as he Leah Braunstein Levy is a paraprofes- that could constrain launch, like a techni- shuttle main engines ignited, as 400,000 asked. I spent most of that Saturday sitting sional at GHA and the author of The cal glitch or weather issue, had to be gallons of water were being dumped on in front of the TV watching the coverage, Waiting Wall, a Sydney Taylor Notable resolved within that short period of time. the pad for sound suppression. At T - 0, the confusion, and heartbreak, as the story of Book for 2010. The STS-107 mission was a science mis- solid rocket boosters lit, and the shuttle what happened to Columbia was slowly January-February 2013 THE JEWISH GEORGIAN Page 29 Tickets are $12-$30, with discounts for students, seniors, groups and MJCCA mem- MJCCA NEWS bers. There are two special performances: • Sensory-Friendly Performance, January AMY HELMAN-DARLEY SELECTED enhanced the profile of those working with 27, 5:00 p.m. This performance is designed FOR PRESTIGIOUS NATIONAL FEL- teens in their respective organizations and to create a theater experience for families LOWSHIP. Amy Helman-Darley, the throughout the JCC Movement, enriched and friends with children or adults who are Marcus and deepened their Jewish identities, and on the autism spectrum or have other sensi- Jewish built a stronger network of Jewish commu- tivity issues. Community nal professionals across North America. • Sing Along Performance, February Center of The Merrin Family Foundation has 3,10:00 a.m. This performance is karaoke Atlanta’s Teen since deepened its commitment to the JCC Client Yvette Kinsey (center) with on a grand scale. Lyrics will appear on Community Movement and Jewish teens by helping to screen. Outreach establish the Merrin Center for Teen daughters Chandra Kinsey (left) and Yvette Daniels Associate, is Services. This integrates the resources for Company J’s 2012-2013 season will one of 14 pro- teens provided to the field, including the conclude with Seussical, The Musical, April fessionals JCC Maccabi Experience programs and 28-May 5, and the Teen Summer Stock pro- selected to be camping services. duction Legally Blonde, August 1-11. a part of the For more information, visit 8th cohort of HAPPY 30TH ANNIVERSARY. More than www.atlantajcc.org/companyj, or call the Amy Helman-Darley the Merrin 180 people recently celebrated the 30th Company J Box Office at 678-812-4002. TeenAnniversary of The Weinstein Center for Professional Fellows Program, a competi- Adult Day Services. When The Weinstein tive national leadership and training pro- Center opened in 1982, it served only a few gram of the national Jewish Community people a day. Now, more than 65 people Center Association (JCCA). attend every day, coming from five different The Merrin Teen Professional Fellows metro Atlanta counties. The Weinstein Program includes five seminars over 14 Center provides quality adult day program- months, with the first gathering in New ming to individuals who may have physical York City in January 2013. This selective limitations and/or memory loss. professional development program focuses “This year has been a huge success in DJ Sammy Rosenberg spins some on developing leadership and management the person-centered activities that we have tunes for the Weinstein Center holi- skills, learning how to serve teens more been able to provide our participants, day party. effectively, strengthening their professional including outings into the community, nurs- network and building their career path, and ing services, and two meals a day,” said DAY CAMP REGISTRATION OPENS. deepening their Jewish knowledge. In addi- Georgia Gunter, Weinstein Center Director. The MJCCA’s new Online Day Camp tion to four seminars in the US, the group “We look forward to another exciting year Registration has begun. The MJCCA will will spend 10 days together in Israel, with in 2013.” offer traditional, specialty, teen, drama, and an in-depth focus on building bridges The Weinstein Center holiday party sports camps, May 28-August 9. Several between North American teens and their included greetings from MJCCA Executive innovative day camps have been added to Israeli counterparts. Director Gail Luxenberg; the introduction the more than 100 day camp options offered Laura Fendrick, MJCCA’s director, of the invaluable Weinstein Center staff; a to children ages 5-14. BBYO & Teens, said, “We are so excited wonderful buffet provided by Goodfriend’s New camps for 2013 Include: Aerial & for Amy to be the 6th recipient from the Catering; and dancing to the music of DJ Acrobatics, Archeology Rocks, Atlanta Hawks Basketball, Chess Camp, CIA MJCCA for the Merrin Teen Professional Sammy Rosenberg. Company J presents Fiddler on the Fellows Program. She will have the oppor- The Weinstein Center is a leader in the Fusion, Fencing, Hollywood Bound, Intro to Graffiti Art, Junk Art, Meteorology Roof January 19-February 3. Bottom tunity to learn through hands-on experi- adult day care field in Georgia and has row: Max Chambers as Perchik (from ences, intensive mentoring, and peer to peer transformed its program into a person-cen- Camp, Need for Speed Travel, Painting Frenzy, Sports Broadcasting, Spy Camp, left) and Jo-Jo Steine as Hodel; top engagement. Amy will be able to gain new tered model. Programs are implemented row: Paula Markovitz as Golde, Eric ideas to further develop her community based on the participants’ interests and Video Game Builders, and Water Wipeout. For information, call 678-812-4004 or Rich as Fiddler, and Barry Mann as service and service learning projects at the include yoga, tai chi, water aerobics, cro- Tevye (photo: PeachtreePix.com) MJCCA.” chet, scrapbooking, cooking, and painting. visit www.atlantajcc.org/camp. Amy has worked at the MJCCA for five The Weinstein Center Women’s Club, years. She is committed to helping middle Men’s Club, Puzzle Club, Book Club, and COMPANY J PRESENTS FIDDLER. Company J at the MJCCA continues its sea- LOSE WEIGHT, CHANGE YOUR LIFE. and high school teens develop their own Movie Club were all formed to accommo- The MJCCA and The Biggest Loser have connection to Judaism and Israel through date the interests of participants. son of theater classics with one of the most popular Broadway musicals in history, partnered in The Biggest Loser Challenge. service-learning projects, exploring Jewish This program is for adults who would like texts, and social engagement activities. Fiddler on the Roof. Written by Joseph Stein, with lyrics and music by Sheldon to make a positive lifestyle change and Amy is a trained and certified facilitator in become fitter and healthier under the coach- the Rosh Hodesh: It’s a Girl Thing! Harnick and Jerry Bock, Fiddler on the Roof runs January 19-February 3. The pro- ing of a professional trainer. Curriculum, and the program manager for Cassie Harrison, a preschool teacher, Project ATL (Atlanta Teen Leadership). She duction will take place at the MJCCA’s Morris and Rae Frank Theatre. has made a commitment to the Biggest has a bachelor of arts degree from The Loser program. Harrison explains, “I had University of Georgia and an master of pub- Based on the stories of Sholem Alecheim, Fiddler on the Roof is the recently lost 70+ pounds by changing my lic administration degree in non-profit man- eating habits and enjoying light cardio a agement from Georgia State University. beloved tale of Tevye the milkman, his wife, Golde, and their daughters, and couple of days a week.... I am looking for The Merrin Teen Professional Fellows The Biggest Loser program to help me push Program was started in 1999 through the Tevye’s struggle to hold on to tradition in the face of a changing world. myself physically, as well as help me con- generous support of Seth Merrin and Anne trol crazy cravings. I hope to lose more than Heyman. Their partnership with JCC Director Brian Kimmel oversees this timeless musical, which includes favorite 100 pounds in the next year! And I am sure Association initiated this exceptional pro- The Biggest Loser program will help me gram to give those working with teens the Gary Bush and his mother, Marge musical theater numbers “Sunrise, Sunset,” “To Life,” “If I Were A Rich Man,” skills to better serve a critical sector of the Bush See MJCCA, page 33 Jewish community. The program has “Matchmaker,” and many more. Page 30 THE JEWISH GEORGIAN January-February 2013 Street NE, 28th floor, in Midtown. The cost Festival’s screening of “God’s Children,” is $15 for AICC members and $20 for non- February 10, 8:00 p.m., at the LeFont members. For details and to register, e-mail Theater, in Sandy Springs. Ketura Hadassah Thought You’d Like To Know [email protected], or call 404-843-9426. has purchased a block of tickets for this sold-out movie. Tickets are $12 per person A BALM FOR THE SOUL AND FEET. and are available on a first-come, first- By Jonathan Barach Landing), 690 Mount Vernon Highway, The MJCCA and the Total Health Fitness served basis. For information on purchasing Sandy Springs. Panelists Mitch Cohen Department are sponsoring an evening of through Ketura, contact Sheila Parks at A NIGHT AT THE RACES. On Sunday, (spiritual leader of Congregation Shalom foot massage, fun, and friends at Treat Your [email protected]. January 20, Congregation Ariel will honor B’Harim, Dahlonega), Jeff Rosenblum Feet, on Buford Highway, February 9, 7:00- Jason and Leanne Kaplan and Harold and (certified personal trainer and writer for The 8:15 p.m. The one-hour luxurious foot mas- ARTS AND CRAFTS FAIR. The Mount Lora Schroeder at its tribute event, “A Atlanta Jewish Times), Lynne Alpern sage will focus on specific reflex points, Scopus Group of Greater Atlanta Hadassah Night at the Races.” A professional host (author of two books on humor), and which naturally improve circulation and will present an Arts and Crafts Fair, Sunday, will emcee the races, which will involve Ronnie Genser (president of Bereavement reduce body tension. The program will February 10, noon-5:00 p.m., at the Decatur wooden horses. The honorees will roll dice Navigators) will share their insights and begin with a short Havdalah (conclusion of Market and Gallery, 153 Ponce de Leon and the horses will proceed down the track then participate in breakout sessions. Shabbat) ceremony. Space is limited. The Place, Decatur. There will be exhibits by as their numbers appear on the dice. There Couvert is $10. RSVP to Ellen Frank at cost is $30 per person. For more informa- local artists, craft demonstrations, music, will also be music, games of chance, [email protected]. tion, contact Rabbi Brian Glusman, and refreshments. The gallery will donate speeches, videos, catering by Avenue K, [email protected] or 678-812- 10% of the day’s purchases to the lifesaving drinks, and cocktails. RSVP to ISRAEL TRIP INFORMATION MEET- 4161. work of Hadassah. For more information Congregation Ariel at 770-390-9071. ING. All are invited to an information meet- about the gallery and sample pictures of Contact Karen Chen at ing, January 27, noon-1:00 p.m., at Zaban SCOUT SHABBAT. In observation of some of the items for sale, visit [email protected] or 770-380-6768 Park, to learn more about the MJCCA’s Scouting’s 103-year anniversary, Boy Scout www.decaturgallery.com. For more infor- with any questions. June 12-25 trip to Israel. Led by Rabbi Troop 73 will observe the Scout Shabbat by mation about the event, contact Edie Barr Brian Glusman and Congregation Beth participating in Saturday morning services 404-325-0340, or e-mail mtscopushadas- TU B’SHVAT TASTING TABLE. The Shalom’s Rabbi Mark Zimmerman, this at Congregation Or VeShalom, February 9, [email protected]. Marcus Jewish Community Center of adventure is perfect for first-timers and 9:15 a.m.-12:00 noon. Troop 73 will Atlanta will celebrate the holiday of Tu those who have been to Israel before. observe its 63rd anniversary under the lead- WOMEN’S HEART HEALTH FORUM. B’Shvat with a Tu B’Shvat Tasting Table, Highlights include a special welcome cere- ership of Scoutmaster Josiah V. Benator. “Raising Awareness, Empowering Women, on Main Street, January 23, 1:00-7:00 p.m.; mony; b’nai mitzvah ceremony; visits to Scoutmaster Benator will also observe his Saving Live’s is the theme of The Women’s January 24, 9:30 a.m.-7:00 p.m.; and Yad Vashem, Masada, and the Dead Sea; a 78-year anniversary in Scouting. During its Heart Health Forum, a free program spon- January 25, 9:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Stop by Jeep ride through the Golan Heights; an 63 years, Troop 73 has seen 43 scouts earn sored by Greater Atlanta Hadassah in coop- and enjoy a selection of fruits associated archeological dig, and more. For informa- the Eagle Badge. Current and former Scouts eration with Hadassah’s Department of with the Land of Israel. Material about the tion, contact Rabbi Brian Glusman, are cordially invited to attend this special Health and Wellness, and Congregation relationship between the environment and [email protected] or 678-812- Saturday morning service. For more infor- Beth Shalom Sisterhood, February 17, Tu B’shvat will also be provided. Tu 4161. mation, contact Scoutmaster Benator at 2:15-4:30 p.m., at Congregation Beth B’Shvat, the Jewish Earth Day, is a festival 404-634-2137 or [email protected]. Shalom, 5303 Winters Chapel Road. of wonder, joy, and thankfulness that cele- MAH JONGG TOURNAMENT. A mah Speakers will be Keynote speaker Nanette brates the renewal of nature. For more jongg tournament benefiting Etz Chaim COMEDY NIGHT. Temple Beth Tikvah Wenger, MD, Hadassah Life Member and information, contact Rabbi Brian Glusman, Preschool will take place January 27, at Comedy Night, featuring Jerry Farber and Professor of Medicine in the Division of [email protected] or 678-812- Congregation Etz Chaim, in Marietta. Sign- Friends, is February 9, 7:30 p.m., at TBT’s Cardiology at the Emory University School 4161. in is 12:45 p.m.; tournament play is 1:00- Tam-Blank Social Hall. Legendary Atlanta of Medicine, and Marsha Hildebrand, RN 4:00 p.m. Foursomes are not required. A comedian Jerry Farber will be joined by and certified coach. Come early for a silent ACTIVITIES AT MEYER BALSER Stress-Free Beginner’s Seminar is avail- Johnny Porrazzo, Evan Berke, and Dusty auction, with proceeds supporting heart NORC. Meyer Balser NORC (Naturally able. Prizes will be awarded to 1st-3rd- Slay. Tickets are $18 per person; cash bar. A health education and cardiac research at Occurring Retirement Communities) is place finishes. Mah Jongg sets and mer- table for 8 is $250 and includes reserved Hadassah Hospital. For details, call 678- starting the New Year with a packed calen- chandise will be available at 1/2 price. The seating and 8 drinks. This event is for ages 443-2961 or visit dar of programs. January highlights registration fee is $25; register by January 18+. RSVPs are required; seating is limited. www.hadassah.org/atlanta. include: Monthly Luncheon, January 23; 20. For information and registration, visit For more information and reservations, Fun, Fit & Fabulous Workshop # 1, January etzchaim.net/preschool_events_registra- visit www.bethtikvah.com, and click on MJCCA AUTHOR EVENT. The MJCCA’s 28; and Staying in Touch Using Social tion.aspx, or call 770-977-3384 for details. ticket orders, or contact the TBT office at Page from the Book Festival is presenting Media, January 30. Locations vary. For 770-642-0434 by February 5. author Bruce Feiler on February 28, 7:30 details, call 404-355-5696 or visit FREE CONCERT. Enjoy a performance by p.m., who will discuss his latest book The http://bit.ly/MeyerBalserNORC. the The Baal Shem Tones, January 28, 5:00- BLUE DEVILS RUN. The 3rd Annual Secret of Happy Families: Improve Your 7:00 p.m., at the MJCCA at Zaban Park. Norcross High School Blue Devils Run is Mornings, Rethink Family Dinner, Fight COUPONING. Valerie Hoff, 11 Alive MJCCA’s live music series takes place on February 9, beginning 8:00 a.m., at Smarter, Go Out and Play, and Much More, anchor, money saving expert, and a select Mondays throughout the year on Pinckneyville Middle School. Eliza at the MJCCA. Tickets are $8/MJCCA Savings.com DealPro, will teach a 2-hour Main Street, near Goodfriend’s Grill. The Antonowich, a varsity runner and freshman members and $13/non-members. To pur- Grocery Coupon Workshop, January 24, Baal Shem Tones, rising stars in American at NHS, is this year’s race director. The chase tickets, call the Box Office at 678- 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m., at the MJCCA. Jewish music, write and perform tightly 5K/Fun Run will include a T-shirt, age-level 812-4005, or visit www.atlantajcc.org. Attendees will learn to use strategic crafted pop-influenced Americana. For awards, prizes for all fun run participants, couponing and menu planning techniques details, contact Rabbi Brian Glusman, and indoor bathrooms (no port-a-potties). to achieve savings of 50% or more. Topics [email protected] or 678-812- Sponsorship and phantom runner opportu- THE WHIPPING MAN. The Ketura Group will include strategic grocery shopping, 4161. nities are available; contributions of food, of Greater Atlanta Hadassah invites mem- realistic couponing, and meal planning water, and sports drinks are welcomed. For bers and guests to attend The Whipping made simple. The cost is $15/MJCCA ISRAEL’S ECONOMY. The American- race details, registration form, and contribu- Man, at the Alliance Theatre, on the Hertz members, $20/non-members, and includes Israel Chamber of Commerce, SE Region, tion/sponsor form, visit Stage, Sunday, March 10, at 2:30 p.m. This a workbook. For information, contact Ilana will present a breakfast briefing on January norcrosshigh.org/cross-country.aspx. Race is a play about a wounded Jewish Schlam, 678-812-3727 or 30, 7:30-9:00 a.m., featuring noted Israeli registration is also available at Confederate soldier returning home from [email protected]. economist Pinchas Landau, who will dis- active.com/running/norcross-ga/norcross- the war and the ensuing unusual Seder cuss “Prospects for Israel’s Economy in high-blue-devils-run-2013. involving the family’s freed slaves. L’CHAIM. “Being Centered,” is the theme 2013.” State of Israel Bonds and the Couvert is $36 per person. RSVP by check of the third annual L’Chaim Program, pre- American Israel Educational Institute are AT THE MOVIES. The Ketura Group of by February 10. For reservation informa- sented by the Ketura Group of Greater co-sponsors. The briefing will be hosted by Greater Atlanta Hadassah invites members tion, contact Sheila Parks at Atlanta Hadassah, on January 27, 1:30-4:30 the law firm of Sutherland Asbill & and guests to attend the Atlanta Jewish Film [email protected]. p.m. at The Carlton (formerly Summer’s Brennan at their office, 999 Peachtree January-February 2013 THE JEWISH GEORGIAN Page 31

Rediscover Atlanta’s Jewish Museum

thebreman.org

The Breman Museum offers visitors personal and engaging stories about Jewish Arts, Exhibition History, and Identity. The Museum is home to three galleries. Opening Absence of Humanity: The Holocaust Years, 1933 – 1945; JAN 27 Creating Community: The Jews of Atlanta From 1845 to Present; and Special Exhibitions.

Call 678-222-3700 to reserve your group tours. On loan from the Jewish Museum of Maryland. Docent led tour for visitors are Major Supporters are The National Endowment for the Humanities available Thursdays and Sundays and The Herbert Bearman Foundation, Inc. from 1pm to 3 pm.

1440 Spring Street, Atlanta Georgia, 30309. SUNDAY Hours Monday–Thursday 10am – 5pm JANUARY 27 Friday 10am – 3pm at 2pm Sunday 1 – 5pm

Admission SUMMER 2013 Members Free Adults: $12 Seniors (62 and over): $8 Students and Teachers: $6 Children ages 3-6: $4 FALL 2013 RSVP at bremanbw2.eventbrite.com Membership Rich’s Department Call 678-222-3758 or email Store Exhibition [email protected]

© 2013 The William Breman Jewish Heritage Museum, Atlanta, Georgia, 30309 Helen The Atlanta Weingarten Boy Choir Romania, Fletcher Wolfe Auchwitz Founder, Director thebreman.org Survivor Page 32 THE JEWISH GEORGIAN January-February 2013 Holocaust Memorial pays tribute to its founders

By Brian Katzowitz work. their commitment to the cause. A survivor of Rwanda’s genocide in The Director of the Memorial, Sarah However, this event was not simply 1994, Wamariya urged attendees to think On Tuesday, November 12, a tribute Bloomfield, was on hand to call attention an opportunity for Atlanta’s prominent deeply about the two-word phrase that has dinner was held at the Georgia Aquarium to their ongoing attempts to commemorate business leaders to slap themselves on the become a mantra in Holocaust remem- to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the those who were lost, as well as educate back and bask in the enthusiastic applause brances and discussions: “never again.” founding of the United States Holocaust about the dangers of prejudices. from the audience. Several survivors were Fearing that “never again” has become a Memorial and pay tribute to the Atlanta “The Holocaust reminds us of the also in attendance and offered a stark hollow platitude or overused cliché, community that played a key role in the myth of progress,” she mentioned. reminder that the atrocities of the Wamariya spoke about the need to main- development of the project. “Technological progress does not equal Holocaust are still fresh in the minds of an tain a vigilant watch and alert the national Atlanta was one of several cities visit- moral progress.” entire generation. conscience to halt acts of genocide or ed by Memorial administrators, founders, The original committee members and human-rights crimes. and key dignitaries during a nationwide a host of other local businessmen and With such actions, “never again” can tour to raise awareness of their ongoing women were recognized for their behind- transform from a hope into a fulfillment. effort to keep the lessons of the Holocaust the-scenes work in bringing the Memorial alive and to formally thank its partner to realization. Charlie Ackerman, Roberto communities for their continuing support Goizueta of Coca-Cola, and Bernie and to secure the future of the Museum’s Billi Marcus each had the opportunity, or had their family members, share their motivations and inspiration that prompted

Holocaust survivor Norbert Friedman, with his son David and granddaughter Carolyn

Additionally, the powerful words of Sarah Bloomfield, Michael (hon- keynote speaker Clemantine Wamariya orary co-chair) and Kelly Morris brought attention to recent incidences of genocide on a worldwide stage. Sarah Bloomfield Charlie Ackerman

the bread (Pearl brought the eggs; they had But when it was ready to be served, Pearl A la carte in 1931 laying hens), four plates, a little jar filled said, “Oh no, no milk. Who wants coffee with coffee, and Pearl brought the sugar, without milk?” But suddenly she said, salt and pepper, and homemade jelly and “Look over there, we’re not beaten yet.” our governess. Her self-proclaimed duties butter. (They had a cow.) We also threw in Over there meant a pasture across a fence, included everything from classroom some peanut butter and saltines, in case we where a cow and her calf were peacefully instruction to playing “store” and “lady” to needed a snack along the way. minding their own business. Pearl told me having campfire breakfasts. We actually knew where we were to stay with Mimi and told Harriett to get a BY Shirley Kahn We always had the same routine and going, because it was our special camp- cup and come with her; she was to hold the the same menu, so this Saturday morning Friedman ground, and although it seemed 60 miles cup while Pearl milked the cow. Suddenly, Harriett, Mimi, and I slid out of bed early, away, it was a hike of about one mile to the I heard a moo that sounded like a locomo- knowing exactly what we had to do. We nearest wooded area and pasture land. tive. The cow was kicking and running got two of Mama’s quilts, spread them on When we finally spotted our destination, behind them, but they cleared the fence Pearl was our across-the-lane next- the floor in the hall, and started filling Harriett said, “That sign says P-o-s-t-e-d. with Harriett still holding the cup. door neighbor and an illogical but perfect them with our necessities: an iron skillet, a What does that mean?” Pearl said, all Breakfast was served. playmate—illogical because she was about potato, our oldest brother’s Boy Scout can- knowingly, “ Don’t you see all those We made sure the little fire was com- two-and-a-half years older than I was, and teen filled with water, four pieces of bread, posts? That’s what it means.” We had pletely out and started packing up. It I was that much older than my first sister four forks and teaspoons, one sorta sharp never noticed it before, but Harriett hadn’t seemed as though we had three times as and five years older than my youngest sis- knife (all-purpose), an aluminum coffee been reading long, and she wanted us to much as we had brought. We started walk- ter, Mimi. Pearl could have spent her pot (Pearl’s idea, as we weren’t allowed take note. ing home, and before long, Mimi yelled, Saturdays and summer days skating on a coffee), a cooking spoon (silver-plated), Pearl soon had a nice fire going with “There’s Daddy.” Of course, he had come paved road or swimming at Mr. Whaley’s linen napkins, four cups and saucers, eight the splinters and matches she brought, so to check on us not a minute too soon. He city pool, but she loved pretending to be slices of bacon wrapped in wax paper from we were set for our usual routine. First, we said, “Do you girls want to keep walking cooked the bacon and put it on some news- or would you like a ride?” As we were pre- paper that had been wrapped around some tending to make a decision, we quickly got of our utensils. Then we fried the potato, in the car. cut in rounds, in the bacon grease, and they I will tell you three things you already joined the bacon to drain. Then we cooked know: That was one of the most memo- the eggs in the remainder of the grease and rable breakfasts I ever had. I never forgot put them in our plates. The toast was made the milk again. And it makes me cry when by adding butter to the skillet, cooking and I remember that once there was an age of turning. innocence. All this time, the coffee was brewing. January-February 2013 THE JEWISH GEORGIAN Page 33 National Jewish educators conference meets in Atlanta

By Susan Robinson NJECN’s evening program at Greenfield “The Road to Freedom,” representing the time Hebrew Academy. With a huge dose of humor, period 1956-1968, dramatized the role of the It’s a standard Jewish joke: Two Jews are she shared snippets of her daily life involving Civil Rights Movement in raising awareness of stranded on a desert island. They build three her international family. injustice, the struggle for equality, and the synagogues—a shul for each one of them, and In addition to the speakers, the city of appreciation of diversity. an additional shul that each one refuses to enter! Atlanta played a big role in this year’s confer- Teachers love visiting other schools and We may laugh about our differences, yet ence. The dinner menu at Greenfield Hebrew getting new ideas. These teachers, many from there is a serious element to the appreciation of Academy, where the participants enjoyed a New York, California, and Florida, had the diversity. The National Jewish Early Childhood taste of Southern hospitality, consisted of opportunity to visit two premiere Atlanta Network recently addressed this topic when Southern fried chicken, peach cobbler, and schools: Greenfield Hebrew Academy and the more than one hundred educators from JCCs, sweet tea. Intown Jewish Preschool. At Greenfield day schools, and synagogue schools from To further highlight the Southern experi- Hebrew Academy, Early Childhood Carla Hotz, GHA Early Childhood across the country met in Atlanta for their annu- ence, conference attendees visited the Georgia Department Director Carla Hotz described her Department director, looks over docu- al conference. The opening session, held at the Aquarium and The High Museum of Art. How department’s journey in adapting the child- mentation at the school. Georgia World Conference Center, was a panel did these attractions reinforce the conference’s based project approach to education. IJP’s discussion called “Defining Diversity: Opening theme of diversity? At the aquarium, the teach- director, Mrs. Dena Shusterman, stressed that At both GHA and IJP, the visiting teachers our Minds to the Possibilities.” Atlanta’s own ers gained first-hand knowledge of diversity in as Jews we have an innate appreciation of were warmly welcomed. The host teachers Jill Mainzer shared her thoughts on the topic; nature, as they observed different sea animals diversity, while understanding that the source is encouraged the visitors to take photographs and her talk, “If We Don’t Talk About It, They and their behaviors. The High’s exhibition, the one Creator. ask questions. There were exciting give-and- Don’t Notice, Right?” was a research-based take conversations, as the teachers from the var- presentation of a sensitive subject: How do we ious schools shared their ideas during the encourage our children to respect racial and cul- school tours. Conference attendee Dawn tural differences? Kreisberg, a former Atlanta educator now living Keynote speaker Dr. Miriam Udel, profes- and working in Los Angeles, stated it well: sor of Judaic Studies at Emory University, “Bringing professional Jewish educators spoke on the topic of “Diversity, Behavior and together inspires us to look at our work more in Community in Jewish Literature.” Creatively depth, and to enjoy this wonderful learning weaving together Midrashic text and Yiddish experience together.” poetry with chavruta-style learning, Dr. Udel Next year, the NJECN conference is facilitated a spirited conversation about the scheduled to take place in Washington, D.C. nature of diversity and its importance in Will it be as successful as this year’s? The Judaism. Anna Hartman (left), NJECN vice presi- teachers certainly hope so! Melissa Fay Greene, Atlanta resident and dent of programming and former GHA author of No Biking in the House Without a Early Childhood Department director, Visitors were encouraged to take pho- Susan Robinson is an Early Childhood teacher Helmet, gave a lighthearted yet meaningful chats with a visiting teacher. (all pho- tos during the school tours. at Greenfield Hebrew Academy. presentation about her own diverse family at tos: S. Robinson)

Johnson adds, “And the incentive of annual Family Fun Day took place MJCCA winning this great trip doesn’t hurt either.” JERRY’S HABIMA THEATER CELE- December 25, 2012. The free event includ- For information, contact Laura Johnson BRATES 20TH SEASON. Jerry’s Habima ed a concert featuring The Baal Shem Tones From page 29 at 678-812-4024, laura.johnson@atlanta- Theatre kicks off its 20th season with (Helene and Michael Kates), table tennis, reach my goal.” jcc.org. Grease: The School Version, March 7-17. activities in the Sophie Hirsh Srochi Through March 7, a Biggest Loser Pro Featured in American Theatre Magazine Discovery Center, an open swim, a movie, will equip participants, like Harrison, with and recipient of the 2007 Spirit of Suzi Bass and more. expert training on proper workout routines, Award, Jerry’s Habima Theatre is Georgia’s nutrition, and weight management. This 9- only theatrical company directed and pro- week program includes two sessions per duced by professionals and featuring actors week. Each session consists of a thirty- with developmental disabilities. All produc- minute workout and a fifteen-minute educa- tions are held at the MJCCA’s Morris & Rae tional session. Frank Theatre. General admission tickets Harrison said, “It’s always great to have are $35, and $15 for children 12 and under. new people to talk to and who understand Tickets for MJCCA members are $25, and how you feel.... This program is different $10 for children 12 and under. For tickets or from other weight-loss programs, in that a additional information, call the MJCCA’s group environment motivates me more than Box Office at 678-812-4002, or visit exercising on my own.” www.atlantajcc.org/boxoffice. Children had a blast at the MJCCAʼs Laura Johnson, MJCCA sports perform- Nora Brown (from left), Cassie December 25 Family Fun Day. ance coordinator, has been AFAA certified Harrison, and Gary Alworth COMMUNITY FUN DAY. The MJCCA’S as a Biggest Loser Pro. Johnson said, “The winner of the MJCCA’s Biggest Loser Challenge will be the person who has the largest percentage of pounds lost during the 9-week challenge. That person will be hon- ored as the MJCCA’s Biggest Loser and will receive the grand prize of a two-night stay at the King and Prince Resort on St. Simon’s Island (which includes an ocean- front room, breakfast for two, and two rounds of golf). The Biggest Loser program has changed many lives for the better, and we have many people who have signed up, Laura Johnson, MJCCA Sports ready to make these changes in their eating Performance Coordinator and habits, exercise, and lifestyle.” Biggest Loser Pro Page 34 THE JEWISH GEORGIAN — KASHER LIVING January-February 2013 recently purchased this more than 50-year- tive to premium ice cream, because it has old company. By the way, they will mix and 30 percent less fat. Talenti products are cer- ship any flavor you can dream up! tified kosher dairy, OU-D. The company Kosher Affairs recently opened a production facility in ZerMatok Ltd. Chocolate Candy Bouquets Georgia. I tasted the banana chocolate and I made an FLT—Facon, lettuce, and from Israel: This spectacular and meaning- swirl, double dark chocolate, pistachio, sea tomato on mayonnaise-slathered toasted ful product, created by special people, is salt caramel, chocolate peanut butter cup— rye. What fun, and so delicious. My hus- my choice for the most beautiful find at what a job!—and each is fabulous. Talenti BY Roberta band, Allan, just about licked the plate. This Kosherfest. ZerMatok sells handmade tis- is readily available in Atlanta, including at product was a winner in the meat category sue and foil long-stem flowers encasing Publix and Whole Foods. Scher of the official Kosherfest new products chocolate and candy. All of the flowers are competition as well. handmade in Israel by blind and mentally It was my pleasure to participate in The explosive growth of kosher was challenged people. ZerMatok’s chocolate Whole Foods Market Briarcliff’s first ever quite evident considering the crowds and and sweet rose bouquets are wrapped, using kosher Latke Cook-off. In celebration of number of exhibitors at the 24th annual a special technique, to resemble flowers, Hanukkah, Team KosherEye (Lois Held Kosherfest, the world’s largest kosher food which are then woven into bouquets. and yours truly) competed against two show. The event was held in November, in Whole Foods teams, led by Steven Rosetti Secaucus, New Jersey, at the Meadowlands Tribes-A-Dozen Voilà Hallah Bread Mix: and Elisheva Robbins. Each team presented Convention Center. Even with the effects of One of our top choices for best in show. a unique recipe along with toppings. The Hurricane Sandy, the show was well attend- Nothing matches the aroma and taste of a tasting included pear and sweet potato ed and the exhibit space sold out. This area good loaf of homemade challah. Leah latkes, classic latkes, and latkes in a hurry. of Northern New Jersey was spared major Hadad developed this product for the home The KosherEye and Elisheva Robbins storm destruction, so the show went on. cook who doesn’t have time or expertise to teams tied for 1st place. Needless to say, it And, what a show it was. bake a from–scratch challah each week or was a delicious and well-attended after- I spent two days sampling both classic just wants to try a variety of flavors, includ- noon. Two of the winning recipes are Gelato Petrini: This cool find was the and new kosher foods. It is always fun to ing classic, spelt, and whole wheat. shared below. Kosherfest pick for best in show. The com- meet and greet old and new foodie pany produces delicious dairy (Cholov friends—the movers and shakers of the Maple Nut Matzolah: I had to travel to New 2012 COOKBOOK ROUND-UP Yisroel available, too) and parve soy gelato, kosher world. Some of my favorite finds Jersey to cheer for a product born in our and it plans a kosher-for-Passover line. and show competition winners are high- hometown! The Official Kosherfest compe- ` As you many of you know, I read cook- Both the parve and dairy gelatos I tasted are lighted below. tition winner in the Passover category, books cover to cover, like novels. Here are sweet and creamy. The flavors are amazing; Maple Nut a few that I particularly enjoyed in 2012: I couldn’t tell which was dairy and which Jack’s Gourmet Facon: Don’t you love the Matzolah comes was parve. Confession: I ate the chocolate name of this smoky, salty, sliced dry-cured from Decatur res- Chic Made Simple by Esther Deutsch peanut butter soy gelato at 9:30 in the beef? Alan Broner, company co-founder, idents Laura and (Feldheim Publishers): The book offers morning—quite a breakfast. It was a nice sent me a sample of this new kosher meat, Wayne Silverman fast, fabulous, kosher cuisine. The author is surprise to see dear friend Kassi Cohen which tastes and sizzles like the real thing, and their daughter a food stylist, columnist, and recipe devel- Lowenstein at this exhibit. Her family Amber Lawson. oper. This book successfully conveys the This sweet deli- author’s cooking philosophy: if your food cious mix of mat- looks irresistible, it will taste that way. With zoh granola, over 185 recipes, beautiful color photo- fruits, and nuts is graphs, and food styling by the author, this a labor of love, created from an old family cookbook will appeal to everyone: the recipe. Since the Silvermans are partnering novice, the busy cook, and the more accom- with Streit’s, this product is sure to be on plished cook. I love her Tropical Kani Salad the supermarket shelves this Passover. By (see recipe on page 37) and have made it the way, many of you may know the four times since I acquired the cookbook. Silvermans—Wayne is the former director of Emory Hillel.

Manischewitz: How could I not men- tion this 120-year-old company—a true pioneer in kosher food? I am amazed at the new products they continue to develop. I am particularly intrigued by their Guiltless Gourmet line, which includes Parmesan Artichoke Tortilla Chips and other “better ,(;/,(3;/@(5+,5,((;;,/ (33;;/@ (5+ 5, 166@@ for you” flavored dipping chips. And of course, I would love to win and encourage (/LHS[O`;HZ[LVM:V\[O(TLYPJH(/ O[SHL ` ;;HHZ[L VM : O[\V T( LY JP H my readers to enter the 7th annual Manischewitz Cook-Off. Prizes, valued at -\LNV\ NL\ V4\UKV\ KV--LH[\YLZL ZLY\[H ! $25,000, include Maytag kitchen appli- ances and cash. To enter, visit www.manis-  JU\3 OL ZSHPJ  74 465 0 ‹+ U YLU 4 \UL \ 7 : 5< ; +, .05+ /  74 Banner to submit a recipe. The deadline is Tropical Kani Salad from Chic Made February 4. Simple V> \ UPUY N SPY.  ‹ . \S [L -U Y  = 6UH [ VP UZ ‹ . - KL  L ML LOCAL KOSHER NEWS - S Y JP] L * [H L N ‹6 ULW ; 5 O Z[ ‹Y LLL *V] LK  H PRY Jewish Cookery Book by Esther Levy My second irresistible gelato discovery (Andrews McMeel Publishing): First pub- * [VT*H YPU HT Z 'M\ N TV \  T ‹9 LY]H[ Z!   was not made at Kosherfest, but here in lished in Philadelphia in 1871, this volume Atlanta. Talenti Gelato e Sorbetto, the best- from the American Antiquarian Cookbook selling gelato in the U.S., is based on an Collection is a facsimile edition of the first Argentinean helado (ice cream) recipe. Jewish cookbook published in America— Many consider gelato a healthful alterna- See KOSHER AFFAIRS, page 36 January-February 2013 THE JEWISH GEORGIAN — KASHER LIVING Page 35 Kosher Korner

Louis Lipschitz by Mr. and Mrs. David Friedlander. The AKC would also like to thank Gail Vexler, who gave a donation to the cards. BY Rabbi Reuven People find these cards very useful for kosher Stein shopping; they are available free to AKC mem- bers or to anyone else with a donation. KOSHER NEWS Member’s Mark non-stick parchment paper is acceptable even without an OU on the Signature Catering is a new catering and label. drop-off service by Ron Dori of the now- closed Café Noga and OU For You. Contact KOSHER ALERTS 678-361-6761 or [email protected] for Some bags of assorted candies contain more information or to place orders. both kosher and nonkosher varieties; some- Moshe Ben Gigi, formerly owner of times the bag has an OU, even though not all Moshe’s Mediterranean Cuisine, is opening a the candy in the bag is kosher. For example, a new bakery and catering company at Yeshiva bag of Jolly Ranchers may include some vari- Atlanta. eties that are kosher and made in a kosher facil- ity with a kosher mark, but most varieties of Cotton Cravings is now under AKC certi- Jolly Rancher are nonkosher. fication. Cotton Cravings offers gourmet organic cotton candy with unique flavors. Barley Infestation Alert: The AKC has Special event catering is available. Contact received alerts from the CRC (crcweb.org) and [email protected] or 305-791-0603, or Star-K (star-k.org) of an unexpected increase visit www.cottoncravings.com. in insect infestations in barley. Both organiza- tions have guidelines for checking barley on Chai Peking is now offering “A Taste of their websites. The AKC is in the process of Shabbos” cholent (with a kick), kugel, and trying to determine if this problem exists in soda on Thursday nights, from 8:30-10 p.m., Atlanta. Please contact the AKC with your for only $5 while supplies last. findings at [email protected] or 404-634- Mrs. Amy Rolnick is now baking pareve 4063. muffins at Kosher Gourmet. Rabbi Reuven Stein is director of supervision The AKC is once again printing its very for the Atlanta Kashruth Commission, a non- popular Kosher Symbols Cards for 2013. This profit organization dedicated to promoting year, the symbols cards are dedicated in mem- kashruth through education, research, and ory of Esther and Barney Friedlander and supervision.

GeteG Scre Screened!eened!t eened! -/, /Ê" - ,6
° Victor CenterCictV er Htenor HHoststs CommunityCsoer ommunity WideWide ScreeningsScreenings o r fforor 19 PrPreventableenve Jten Jewish Geable Geneticic DiseDisetenewish Diseasesaseic s ,
/6 Ê* ,-* /6 °

TempleTTeemple EmanuelEmanuel OrOr VeShalomVVeeShaeShalom ScreeninggeeninScr ScreeninggeeninScr g 0,!.¬!¬+/3(%2¬%6%.4¬/&¬$)34).#4)/. JanuaryJ 27,2uaranJ , 201320207y 13 Marchch 3, 201320M 2020arM 13 !4¬'2!.$¬(9!44¬!4,!.4! 10:00 am–am–2:00:00 pmpm210:00 10:00 am–2:00am– :00 pmpm210:00 1580 SpaldingSpaldin DriveD erivg 1681 N D168 Druidruid H1 HHillsillsruid iiLÀ>ÌiÊ7i``ˆ˜}Ã]Ê >ÀÊ>˜`Ê >ÌÊ ˆÌâÛ> Ã]ʜÀÊ>˜ÞʓˆiÃ̜˜iʜvʏˆviÊ Atlanta, GAGttlanA Aa, Atlanta, GttlanA GAAa, A >ÌÊÀ>˜`ÊÞ>ÌÌÊ
̏>˜Ì>ÊÜˆÌ Êv>“ˆÞÊ>˜`ÊvÀˆi˜`ÃÊ>˜`ÊÜi½Ê“iiÌÊiÛiÀÞÊ ÀiµÕˆÀi“i˜ÌÊޜÕÊ >ÛiÊvœÀÊÃÌÀˆVÌʜLÃiÀÛ>˜Vi°Ê7iÊ >Ûiʜ˜iʜvÊ
̏>˜Ì>½ÃÊ i>`ˆ˜}ʎœÃ iÀÊViÀ̈wi`ʎˆÌV i˜ÃÊ>˜`Ê>ÊVÀi>̈ÛiÊV>ÌiÀˆ˜}ÊÃÌ>vvÊÌ >ÌÊ܈Ê AlreadyelrA ady been screened?screened? But notno forf 19?19t UpdateUor e yytpda? yourour scre screeningg nownoeenin w ˆ˜ÌÀœ`ÕViÊޜÕÊ̜Ê>ʘiÜÊ«iÀëiV̈Ûiʜ˜ÊŽœÃ iÀÊVՈȘi°Ê
˜`ʜÕÀÊV ˆVÊ and preventpr t the heenveand heheartacheache oartt of an aaffectedectectfff ed child. v>VˆˆÌˆiÃ]ÊÃi˜ÃˆÌˆÛiÊÃiÀۈVi]Ê>vvœÀ`>LiÊ«>˜˜ˆ˜}ʜ«Ìˆœ˜ÃÊ>˜`Ê«Ài“ˆiÀÊ ÕVŽ i>`ʏœV>̈œ˜Ê܈Ê>``Ê`ˆÃ̈˜V̈Ûiʓi“œÀˆiÃÊ̜ÊޜÕÀÊiÛi˜Ì°Ê/ ˆÃʈÃÊ 1 in 4 JJewswe s is a carrier forf ata leor leastt one oast off 19 ggeneticene diseene diseasesasestic Á —all it takestak—all es is a simple blood testt t totes o find out if yyouou arare a carriercarrier..e ˜œÌÊޜÕÀÊÌÞ«ˆV>Ê œÌiÊÃ̜ÀÞ°Ê/ ˆÃʈÃÊÌ iÊÞ>ÌÌÊ/œÕV ° ÊœÀʈ˜vœÀ“>̈œ˜Ê >˜`Ê«>˜˜ˆ˜}Ê>ÃÈÃÌ>˜ViÊVœ˜Ì>VÌʜÕÀʎœÃ iÀÊV>ÌiÀˆ˜}Ê«ÀœviÃȜ˜>ÃÊ MMaximumaximum out-out-of-pocketf-pock costcef-pocko is $sot $2525t if youyou havehaif e insurance.insinsvou .eancure >ÌÊ{ä{ÊÓÎÇÊ£ÓÎ{ʜÀÊۈÈÌÊGRANDHYATTATLANTACOM° Pre-registrationgise-rePr prtatrgis preferred.errfeion ed. Wa WWalk-insalk wwelcome.elc-ins .omeelc Registerer online atatgiseR www.victorcenters.org/screening.w wwt ..vvi gors.ertencorvict //sscr g.eenin WWee hope toto see yyou therthere..eou

Wee thank RandyRW andy and CarolineCaroline Gold and familyfamily forfor their vision, couragecouragour e and inspiration.inspir tion.a Foror furF furtherther information,information, contactact Ntonc Nancyancy CitrinC atat 40444itrin 56150t 64 1 7478774478 or email atat [email protected]@ ors.ertencorvict g.or

EinsteinE ni stst nie 9
//ʘ>“i]Ê`iÈ}˜Ê>˜`ÊÀi>Ìi`ʓ>ÀŽÃÊ>ÀiÊÌÀ>`i“>ÀŽÃʜvÊÞ>ÌÌÊ œÀ«œÀ>̈œ˜°Ê VICTORV CENTERRETNECROTCIV ^ÊÓääÇÊÞ>ÌÌÊ œÀ«œÀ>̈œ˜°Ê
ÊÀˆ} ÌÃÊÀiÃiÀÛi`°Ê




 
 
  


  

 
  
  







              ATLANTAAATTLANTTAA Page 36 THE JEWISH GEORGIAN — KASHER LIVING January-February 2013

“perfect piecrust, a heavenly biscuit, Kosher Affairs mouthwatering vegetables, crispy fried From page 34 chicken, cornbread, biscuits, sauces, chick- en pot pie”—so scrumptious! Need I say more? Most all of these cookbooks are avail- able locally at Chosen Treasures (ChosenTreasures.com) or on Amazon.com. So readers, it’s time to Read, Cook, Eat!

Kempler and Pnina Jacobson: This is a lovely, meaningful collection of recipes, anecdotes, and biographies from fifty and 650 variations in 720 pages, Dupree Jewish luminaries, including Marlee and Graubart share the techniques and Matlin, Dudu Fisher, Rabbi Shmuley ingredients to create authentic Southern Boteach, Alan Dershowitz, Neshama cuisine. I must alert you, my readers, that a What’s cooking? E-mail kosheraffairs@ Carlebach, and many more. Through more good many of the recipes in the book are gmail.com. This column is meant to provide than 100 recipes, contributors describe how not kosher, but this does not deter me from the reader with current trends and develop- their enjoyment of food is the generational recommending it. There are hundreds of ments in the kosher marketplace. Since thread that binds them to the past. Indeed, authentic Southern recipes that I can pre- standards of kashruth certification vary, the title of the book was inspired by one of pare with few or no substitutions. And how and only the second written in English. The check with the AKC or your local kashruth these beautiful stories. Kempler and I love the accompanying anecdotes. You book was intended to help European Jewish authority to confirm reliability. Jacobson, who live in Australia, are donat- will find instructions on how to make a immigrants adapt to American kitchens and ing a portion of the proceeds of the book to life, while maintaining their religious her- support Jewish eldercare. Visit www.oneeg- itage. It includes a Jewish calendar, house- gisafortune.com to order. hold management advice, culinary tips, and Official 2012 Kosherfest competition winners home remedies. Mastering the Art of Southern Cooking by Best Overall New Product: Chocolate Sun-Dried Tomatoes (OSEM USA, Nathalie Dupree and Cynthia Graubart Peanut Butter Gelato, made with soy milk Englewood Cliffs, NJ) One Egg is a Fortune compiled by Judy (Gibbs Smith): Through more 750 recipes (Gelato Petrini, Delray Beach, FL) Savory & Salty Snack Foods: Simply Cheese or Dairy Item: Norman’s Dairy Protein Chips (Wellness Foods Inc, Delight Cholov Yisroel Greek Yogurt Toronto, Ontario, Canada) (Norman’s Dairy Delight, Rutherford, NJ) Candy: Torie and Howard Organic Candy Desserts/Baked Goods/Sweet Snacks: (New Milford, CT) Chocolate Peanut Butter Gelato, made with soy milk (Gelato Petrini, Delray Jams and Preserves: Passion Fruit Beach, FL) Obsession (Oxygen Imports, Rahway, NJ)

Dips, Spreads, Salsas: Oxygen Amazon Breads, Grains, Cereals and Crackers: Chipotle Sauce (Oxygen Imports, Chocolate Coated Rice Cakes (Paskesz Rahway, NY) Candy Co., Brooklyn, NY)

Deli Meats: Spicy Italian Salami (Jack’s Giftware & Novelties: Royal Challettes Gourmet, Brooklyn, NY) Silicone Baking Pan (The Kosher Cook, Cedarhurst, NY) Kosher for Passover: Matzolah, kosher for Passover matzo trail mix (Foodman LLC, Meats, Seafood, Poultry: Facon (Jack’s Decatur, GA) Gourmet, Brooklyn, NY)

Frozen Entrees: Ta’amti Pizza Pinwheels Wines, Beer or Spirits: Pacifica Meritage (Blue & White Foods LLC, Long Island (Royal Wine, Kedem, Bayonne, NJ) City, NY) Savory Condiments, Oils, Sauces, Pasta, Rice, Beans or Soup: Pearl Marinades: Mikee Sugar Free Salad Couscous with Rice, Roasted Garlic & Dressing January-February 2013 THE JEWISH GEORGIAN — KASHER LIVING Page 37

fresh black pepper In a small bowl, use a whisk to com- bine the 1/4 cup barbecue sauce, apple Recipes 7 kani (kosher imitation crab sticks) cider vinegar, hot sauce, and molasses. 1 medium English cucumber, finely diced Add the dry spices, and mix well. Add the Fast, Fabulous ered, and refrigerated up to 6 hours before 1 mango, fresh or frozen, finely diced spice blend to the bowl of brisket and Potato Latkes In-A-Hurry frying; stir to combine before using. To re- onions, and thoroughly combine all ingre- By KosherEye.com heat fried latkes, place on a cookie sheet in To prepare the dressing, combine the dients. Set aside. a 400-degree oven until hot. mayonnaise, sriracha sauce, lime juice, To make the pepper medley, heat the Makes 12. garlic, salt, and black pepper in a small olive oil in a large sauté pan, and sauté the ————————- bowl. onion and bell peppers over low flame. Where is it written that freshly grated In a serving bowl, combine the kani, Toss occasionally, and cook until just wilt- potatoes are the only way to make great Pear and Sweet Potato Latkes cucumber, and mango. Toss with the dress- ed. Set aside and keep warm. potato latkes? If you are in a hurry, use Adapted from Whole Foods Market ing just before serving. To assemble, lay each eggroll wrapper frozen hash browns, add some extra ingre- Optional: Add chunked avocado and flat. Evenly fill the center of each wrapper dients, and presto—crispy, golden, yummy Use matzoh meal instead of flour to make toss. Or shred the salad like a slaw, and with the brisket mixture. Leave at least a latkes. By the way, latkes are a year-round this recipe Passover friendly. serve inside a hollowed-out avocado. 1/2-inch border around the edges of the treat and a wonderful side with poultry or ————————- wrapper. Using a small pastry brush, mois- beef. 1 1/2 pounds (about 2 medium) sweet ten the top portion of the wrapper with potatoes, peeled and grated Smoked Brisket Eggrolls water. 1 16-ounce bag hash browns, such as 1 large firm pear, grated By Executive Chef Jeff Nathan, Starting at the bottom, fold the lower Alexia, defrosted if frozen* 2 tablespoons grated onion Abigael’s on Broadway portion of the eggroll wrapper over the 1 medium onion, grated 2 large eggs brisket filling. Tuck in each of the sides. 2 large eggs, slightly beaten 1/4 cup all-purpose flour or matzoh meal Serves 8 as an appetizer. Continue rolling up from the bottom. Press scant 1/4 cup flour 1 teaspoon sea salt to seal the moistened wrapper. Turn over to 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper KosherEye.com was honored and keep the seal at the bottom. 1/2 teaspoon salt, optional* 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg delighted to host the second annual pre- Heat soybean oil in a large sauté pan. canola oil for frying canola oil for frying Kosherfest Social Media dinner at Brown each of the eggrolls on all sides in Greek yogurt or sour cream, for serving Abigael’s on Broadway, the sensational the hot oil. Once browned, transfer to a Using a spoon, mix the first 6 ingredi- Manhattan restaurant. We joined sixty-five baking sheet, and bake in a pre-heated 350 ents together in a large bowl until thor- Place potatoes in the center of a other social media journalists, food editors, degree oven for 10-12 minutes, until heat- oughly combined. kitchen towel, gather up the edges, and and brands for this special evening of ed through. Pour about 1/4 inch of oil into a large twist the towel to remove excess moisture. feasting and networking. The menu was Serve each brisket eggroll sliced in skillet and heat over medium-high heat. In a large bowl, stir together potatoes, pear, exceptional. I am sharing a luscious half, accompanied with the sautéed pepper When the oil is hot, drop spoonfuls of the onion, and eggs. Sprinkle with flour, salt, “secret” recipe for one of Chef Jeffrey medley and barbecue dipping sauce. potato mixture into the oil; flatten slightly pepper, and nutmeg, and toss again. Nathan’s most memorable and famous with the back of the spoon. When the first Pour oil into a large skillet to a depth dishes—Smoked Brisket Eggrolls. Chef ————————- side is brown and crispy, turn over and of about 1/8 inch and set over medium heat Nathan uses his own house-smoked brisket brown the other side. Remove the browned until hot. Working in batches and not over- to make these. The recipe is lengthy, but Cynthia’s Snacking latkes with a slotted spatula to a platter or crowding the pan, drop potato mixture by worth the time. Sour Cream Cornbread large sheet pan lined with paper towels to rounded tablespoons into the skillet, and Adapted from Mastering the Art of drain. Continue frying, adding additional press down very gently to form small pan- 1 pound pre-cooked brisket, cooled and Southern Cooking oil with each batch, until done. cakes. Cook until browned on the bottom shredded By Nathalie Dupree and Cynthia Graubart Serve warm with homemade apple- and potato begins to firm, 3 to 4 minutes. 1 cup diced onions, sautéed in olive oil and sauce, sour cream with chives, smoked Flip and cook until the other side is cooled This is a longtime favorite of the Graubart salmon and cream cheese**, or the topping browned and potatoes are cooked through, 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped family. of your choice. 2 to 4 minutes longer. 1/4 cup barbecue sauce Transfer with a slotted spatula to a 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar 2 large eggs * Squeeze out any excess liquid in defrost- paper-towel-lined baking sheet to drain. 1 tablespoon hot sauce 1/2 cup oil, cook’s preference ed potatoes. Alexia potatoes are pre-sea- Serve warm with yogurt or sour cream 2 tablespoons molasses 1 cup sour cream soned; additional salt is optional. on the side. 1 teaspoon liquid smoke 1 7-ounce can creamed corn 1 tablespoon chili powder 1 cup self-rising cornmeal mix ** Smoked Salmon and Cream Cheese ————————- 1 teaspoon cumin Topping: Combine 4 ounces minced 1 teaspoon garlic powder Pre-heat oven to 375 degrees. smoked salmon, 2 ounces softened cream Tropical Kani Salad with 1 teaspoon onion powder Oil an 8-inch square baking pan. Set cheese, 2 tablespoons minced red onion, 1 Sriracha Lime Dressing 1/2 teaspoon paprika aside. tablespoon rinsed, minced capers, and a Adapted from Chic Made Simple kosher salt, if needed Beat together eggs, oil, sour cream, squeeze of fresh lemon juice. Use sour by Esther Deutsch and corn in a large bowl. Add the cornmeal cream as needed to thin out the spread. Pepper medley: mix; beat until smooth. Place a spoonful on top of each latke, and Serves about 6. Olive oil Pour into prepared pan, and bake 30- sprinkle with chopped fresh dill (or add the 1 small red onion, julienned 40 minutes, until knife inserted in center dill to the mixture). The slightly spicy dressing in this 1 red bell pepper, julienned comes out clean. Remove from oven, cool salad is nicely balanced with the cool 1 green bell pepper, julienned slightly, cut into squares, and serve from Tips: Potato mixture can be prepared, cov- cucumbers and sweet mango. If you prefer 1 yellow bell pepper, julienned pan. the salad even spicier, you can add more sriracha sauce. Huy Fong Sriracha sauce To assemble and fry: has recently been certified kosher. 8 eggroll wrappers water, as needed 3 tablespoons mayonnaise soybean oil 1/2 tablespoon sriracha sauce 1 pint barbecue sauce 1 teaspoon lime juice 1 clove garlic, minced In a large bowl, place the brisket, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt sautéed onions, and cilantro. Lightly toss to evenly combine. Set aside. Page 38 THE JEWISH GEORGIAN January-February 2013 Eighth annual Slingshot Guidebook names 50 most innovative Jewish nonprofits in America The Goldring/Woldenberg Institute of ed 173 innovative Jewish organizations in The History Department works to preserve Southern Jewish Life (ISJL) has been North America. and interpret the rich legacy of the Southern named a Standard Bearer by Slingshot ‘12- Slingshot organizations are selected by Jewish experience. Its Encyclopedia of ‘13, a resource guide for Jewish innovation. an independent panel of 48 foundation pro- Southern Jewish Communities offers Slingshot features the 50 most innova- fessionals from across North America. ISJL detailed histories of over 200 Jewish com- tive Jewish projects in North America. After was chosen for the seventh time this year munities and congregations in the South. eight editions, fourteen additional organiza- and for the second time as a Standard The ISJL also sponsors a range of cultural tions have risen to the top again and again Bearer. programs throughout the region. as leaders within the community and men- Slingshot was created by a team of “We’ve always believed that rather tors to other organizations. These projects, young funders as a guidebook to help fun- than saying ‘why we can’t,’ we ask the the Standard Bearers, have been previously ders of all ages diversify their giving port- question ‘why can’t we?” explains Macy B. listed in at least five editions of Slingshot folios with the most innovative and effec- Hart, president and founder of the ISJL. and continue to exemplify Slingshot’s core tive organizations and programs in North “We exist to challenge the status quo of criteria of innovation, impact, leadership, America. This guide contains information how Jewish life is approached in this coun- and organizational efficacy. The ISJL was about each organization’s origin, mission, try and offer a collaborative, communally selected for this list because each year, the strategy, impact, and budget, as well as centered approach. Our regional model is organization has consistently demonstrated details about its unique character. The book, making a difference for Jewish communi- not only innovation, but also commitment published annually, is available for free in ties of all sizes here in the South, but it’s not and follow-through, growing in service and hard copy and as a download at www.sling- only relevant here. We believe we’re pro- delivering on its promises. shotfund.org. viding a model for the entire North Slingshot organizations grapple with Inspired six years ago by Slingshot, a American Jewish community. We are proud concerns in Jewish life such as identity, group of next-generation philanthropists to again be included in Slingshot and to be community, social justice, and tradition, launched the Slingshot Fund, a collective Macy B. Hart again named a Standard Bearer. We hope each with different missions, perspectives, giving mechanism to support innovative this designation will be a valuable vehicle and strategies. The Slingshot resource guide Jewish life. In just six cycles, 58 members Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, as we work to secure additional support and is distributed to 7,500 funders, foundation of the Slingshot Fund have contributed North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, ensure the long-term viability of our organ- professionals, and organizational leaders more than $2.1 million to innovative Jewish Tennessee, Texas, and Virginia. Today, it ization.” annually, in addition to tens of thousands of organizations. provides rabbinic services to small congre- To learn more about the ISJL and its online downloads. Readers use Slingshot to Established in 2000, the gations across the region. It has developed a programs, visit www.isjl.org, call 601-362- identify the most inspiring and trailblazing Goldring/Woldenberg Institute of Southern comprehensive religious school curriculum 6357, or find the organization on Facebook organizations, projects, and programs in the Jewish Life works to provide Judaic servic- and support program that is being used by (facebook.com/TheISJL) or Twitter North American Jewish community today. es and cultural programs to Jewish commu- over 70 congregations in thirteen states. (@TheISJL). Since its inception, Slingshot has highlight- nities in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, January-February 2013 THE JEWISH GEORGIAN Page 39 tion at the Hebrew Union College-Jewish FAMILY BUSINESS OF THE YEAR. The Institute of Religion in Cincinnati. He has Cox Family Enterprise Center of Kennesaw served congregations in Toronto; Cincinnati; University selected Piedmont National BUSINESS BITS St. Petersburg, Florida; New Hyde Park, New Corporation as its Georgia Family Business of York; and San Antonio. He has spent the past the Year (medium-sized business). The packag- several years teaching fulltime in day schools ing company was lauded for its employee loy- By Marsha Liebowitz has recognized Alan and congregational settings. Rabbi Kirzner is alty, a “customer first” philosophy, family Joel, CCIM, of Joel married to Dr. Bernice Kirzner, associate head unity, and a community outreach program. An SAM MASSELL HONORED. Atlanta’s & Granot Real of school at The Epstein School. Atlanta-based distributor of packaging prod- Commercial Board of Realtors, at its annual Estate/CORFAC ucts and equipment, Piedmont serves the entire business meeting, International, HALL OF FAMER. Kilpatrick Townsend & Southeast and beyond with 11 locations in honored former Georgia, with the Stockton partner Miles Alexander was induct- Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee, North Carolina, Realtor Sam 2012 National ed into the 2012 Gate City Bar Association’s Florida, and South Carolina. Piedmont prides Massell with its Commercial Award. Hall of Fame, November 3, at Gate City’s itself on keeping employees and retaining for- Henry Hill The award is given Annual Gala. He joins Hall of Fame luminaries mer owners of acquisitions. Some of its 200 Robinson Award. to those who have such as Maynard H. Jackson, Johnnie Cochran, employees have been with the company sever- Massell, now presi- devoted themselves Justice Robert Benham, Vernon Jordan, Judge al decades. dent of the to commercial real Horace T. Ward, and Kilpatrick Townsend part- Buckhead estate in their local ner Michael Tyler. Established in 1948, the Alan Joel Coalition, was communities and Gate City Bar Association is the oldest African- active in commer- REALTOR associations and have greatly con- American bar association in Georgia. The Hall cial real estate for tributed to the success of the industry. of Fame is the Gate City Bar’s highest award. twenty-years Sam Massell before entering the A TOP LAW FIRM FOR WOMEN. Kilpatrick Atlanta political Townsend & Stockton has been named one of arena fulltime, which culminated in his four the 2012 Working Mother and Flex-Time years as mayor of Atlanta. As vice president of Lawyers “50 Best Law Firms for Women,” in Allan-Grayson Realty Company, Massell was a recognition of its family-friendly policies and charter member of the Real Estate Board’s business development initiatives that are Million-Dollar Club and three times earned the retaining women and advancing them into the Alvin B. Cates Trophy for the outstanding deal leadership pipeline. The law firms are featured Piedmont National Corp. family mem- of the year. in the December/January issue of Working bers accept award for Georgia Family Mother magazine and on workingmother.com Business of the Year: (from left) SPANX AT HARTSFIELD. The Paradies and flextime lawyers.com. Kilpatrick Carolyn Robbins Wallace, Inge Marx Shops and global shapewear leader SPANX Townsend is the only law firm headquartered Robbins, Albert Marx (holding award), celebrated the opening of the first-ever airport in Atlanta to make this list. Shawntel Herbert, Gate City Bar gala Gary Marx, and Jeffrey Marx. SPANX store, in Terminal E of the Hartsfield- director (from left); Miles Alexander; Jackson Atlanta International Airport. At the RABBI KIRZNER and L. Chris Stewart, president of the December 13 red-carpet grand opening and rib- AT TBD. Rabbi Gate City Bar (Photo courtesy of bon cutting ceremony, Roosevelt Council Jr., Bob Kirzner is the Horace Henry Photography) aviation deputy general manager/chief finan- new spiritual leader cial officer, and Paul Brown, concessions of Temple Beth director, of Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta David. Rabbi International Airport; Sara Blakely, founder Kirzner earned his and owner, and Laurie Ann Goldman, CEO, of B.A. in ancient SPANX; and Gregg Paradies, president and Near Eastern stud- CEO of The Paradies Shops, welcomed guests ies at the University and offered remarks. of Toronto and received his M.A. SEVENTEENTH ANNUAL LECTURE JOEL WINS NATIONAL COMMERCIAL in Hebrew letters in the AWARD. The National Association of Realtors Rabbi Bob Kirzner and rabbinic ordina- TENENBAUM FAMILY LECTURE SERIES

in JUDAIC STUDIES

Scholarship Norman Stillman

From page 25 Schusterman/Josey Chair in Judaic History University of Oklahoma him with his education. He also struggles with his own health problems. With this When Arabic was a Jewish Languaagge scholarship, “I will be able to achieve my A wide-ranging historical and cultural guide goal and finish college with a diploma. to Jewish civilization in its Islamic milieu There is no way I can express my thanks to you in words,” he said. February 13, 2013 Ilan, an electronics student entering Wednesday, 7:30 Rodman College, is an active community Ilan Kevrete is presented with the pm volunteer who works with struggling Israeli 2012 Joe Cohen ORT Scholarship Reception Hall Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University students as a tutor, mentor, and leader. He by Itay Levy, principal of the also commutes great distances for work in Rodman School in Kiryat Yam, order to help his family, whose finances are Israel, and Nechama Kenig, World This event is free and open to the public extremely limited. He promises to “contin- ORT pedagogical coordinator Please join us for a reception following the lecture Free parking available at Fishburne and Peavine Parking Decks ue helping others the way this scholarship nity for education and advancement given helped me.” As Joe Cohen often said when describ- to Joe through the ORT organization, which Cosponsored by the Hightower Fund, Laney Graduate ing his experience with ORT: “Give a man educates thousands of students around the School, Fox Center for Humanistic Inquirryy, Graduate globe each year, can be made available to Division ooff Religion, Graduate Institute ooff the Liberal a fish and you feed him for a day; train a Arts, Department ooff Film & Media Studies, Department man to fish and you feed him for a life- students in difficult circumstances who are truly striving to achieve. Donations to the ooff French and Italian, Department ooff Historryy, Department time—I am a living example of this.” With ooff Middle Eastern and South Asian Studies, Department this Scholarship Fund in place, the opportu- Fund can be made directly to ORT Atlanta, ooff Religion, and Program in Linguistics at www.ORTAtlanta.org/joecohen.php. Page 40 THE JEWISH GEORGIAN January-February 2013 aspects of The Epstein School. So far this the students treated their parents and sib- year, Epstein has raised $1,532 for lings to doughnuts, clementines, and hot Hurricane Sandy relief, to be divided cocoa. Pictured: student making her presen- between the Solomon Schechter School of tation Long Island and Jewish Education Project. In addition, 2nd-grader Kayla Kornfeld col- lected over 200 books for a Brooklyn, New York, Jewish day school that lost 7,000 books in the storm. Pictured: (from left) Isabel Berlin, 6th grade; Mia Battoglia, 5th grade; Jake Bardak, 8th grade; Josh Peljovich, 5th grade; Lior Granath, 7th grade; and (front) Hannah Feldstein, 5th grade By Belle Klavonsky ly engaging in The Epstein School’s new Singer Technology Program, in which each child has a laptop. As Epstein move towards LIFE SAVERS. Eighth-graders at TDSA blended education, technology will play an have become CPR certified, preparing them even more important role in the learning to be expert babysitters as well as young process. The program will help Epstein’s adults ready for an emergency. technology program continue to function at the highest levels and ensure that student computers are thoughtfully integrated into the classroom curriculum, giving students more opportunities to improve writing and literacy skills, become more engaged in their own learning, and expand their learn- SCIENCE FAIR. Torah Day School of MOCK ELECTIONS. Students at The ing environment beyond the classroom Atlanta held its annual Sixth Grade Science Epstein School may not be old enough to walls. Pictured: 5th-grader Jordan Lalli Fair, with over 50 students participating. vote, but they did get a wonderful civics les- Some of the projects included The Best son through the mock elections that took Way to Make Bubbles, The Best Laundry place on Election Day, November 6, 2012. Detergent: Powder vs. Liquid, Ratios of Fourth-grader Hannah Dobkin was one of Reaction Times and Age, Water Absorption 436 students in TK (transition kindergarten) of Plants, and Rubber Band Elasticity and DANCE DANCE DANCE. TDSA 1st- through 8th grade to utilize the latest in Temperature. Winners included Talya grade boys and their teacher, Rabbi Sholom touchscreen technology and electronic vot- Wittenberg, Simcha Freida Kayser, Ariella Yosef Horowitz, prepare to dance with ing to participate in the school’s presidential Wolfe, Sarah Leah Pearlman, Nati Gershon, Head of School Rabbi Naphtali Hoff, dur- election. Barack Obama was declared the and Yitzi Zolty. ing Chanukah. winner by a vote of 219 to 217.

NEW APP. The Epstein School has devel- oped a mobile app, as part of a plan to expand and enhance communications with POLL WORKERS. The Epstein School’s parents and the community. Under the lead- November 6 mock elections were overseen ership of Coleen Lou, director of communi- CHUMASH PRESENTATION. TDSA 2nd- in the elementary school by students in the cations, and Anthony Shields, director of grade boys (shown here) and their teacher, 5th Grade Leadership Program and in the information systems, Epstein teamed up Rabbi Moshe Hiller, celebrated their middle school by the Knesset. This election with Crescerance, a leading mobile solu- Chumash presentation, along with a siyum. MATH WINNERS. Eight Davis Academy exercise provided students with a valuable tions provider for schools, to create a cut- Parents, grandparents, and siblings enjoyed Lower School students made the National civic responsibility lesson, while also pro- ting-edge technology solution that parents hearing the boys read and translate from the Honor Roll on the Noetic Learning Math moting media literacy, critical evaluation of can use to obtain the latest news, read the Chumash. Competition. The online contest is designed candidates, and informed participation in Head of School Blog, view events and add to encourage young students’ interest in elections. Here, Marin Londe (from left), them to their own calendars, purchase math, develop problem-solving skills, and Rayna Fladell, Sydney Fialkow, and Epstein gear, make donations, and more. inspire students to excel in math. Winners Samantha Berke, poll workers from the 5th Pictured: Helene Marcus, technology edu- are: (front row, from left) Evan Altwarg, Grade Leadership Program, oversee the cator and Epstein parent Jonah Medoff, Tyler McMahon, and Will election process. Hopkins; and (back row) Casey Shoulberg, Margo Kaye, Eleanor Altwarg, and Hannah Tourial. In addition, out of more than 8,000 national participants in their age group, 56 Davis 3rd-5th-graders received National Honorable Mention awards.

LITERARY GATHERING. Ms. Paige YOUNG SURGEONS. Dr. Jeff Traub, an Lefont, TDSA’s enrichment teacher, orthopedic surgeon and dad of Davis 5th- encourages her students in their literary cre- grader Sarah Traub, visited Sarah’s science ativity. The students planned a gathering for class in December and spoke to students SINGER TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM. HURRICANE RELIEF. Character develop- their parents, where they presented poems, about how he helps people by performing This year, 5th-7th-grade students are active- ment and Jewish values are embedded in all cartoons, and stories they wrote. Afterward, various types of surgeries. He brought sur- January-February 2013 THE JEWISH GEORGIAN Page 41 cloth, making butter and sachets, and writ- Hebrew Academy proudly showed support ing with quill and ink. Pictured: (from left) for Israel’s right to defend herself at a students Manny Pargman, Simon Berry, Ty schoolwide rally. Rabbi Buckman led the Stern, Yael Mainzer, Kayla Minsk, and students in a responsive reading of Psalm Natanel Gold (photo: Devi Knapp) 121 and in prayers for the State of Israel and the safety of the Israel Defense Forces. He invited the entire student body onto the stage to pose for a picture to be sent to Israel, with a banner proclaiming GHA’s support. (photo: Jill Rosner) AN OFFICIAL INTERVIEW. Davis Academy film and video students entered the prestigious national C-Span StudentCam documentary contest. The pro- ject’s objective, according to teacher gical masks and some tools to give the stu- Kendrick Phillips, was to explore and inte- dents some hands-on experience and an grate a number of content areas through understanding of how surgeons do their research and learn how to use one’s creative DISTRIBUTING CANDY TO RETURN- work. voice to affect positive social change. One ING SOLDIERS. To express their gratitude group’s project focused on the timely issue for the freedom and safety they enjoy in the of gun control, for which they interviewed United States of America, GHA Middle Sandy Springs Police Chief Terry Sult. School students wrote thank-you notes, and Shown here are Sandy Springs 8th-graders delivered them with candy to FAIRY TALE COURTROOM. The GHA Communication Director Sharon Kraun, soldiers returning from overseas at Players kicked off their season with Fairy 8th-grader Carly Clayman, Sandy Springs Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Tale Courtroom. This comedy showcases Police Chief Terry Sult, and 8th-graders Airport. Pictured: (back, from left) Dan the trials of the two biggest villains in the Julia Rosenthal and Emma Sidman. Jutan, Josh Bland, Justin Uppal, Jeremy Fairy Tale Woods—the Big Bad Wolf and Kopelman, Matan Rabinowitz, Daniel the Wicked Witch. In addition to perform- Shapiro, Ezra Blaut, Ben Siegel, Jonathan ing, students designed costumes and Vainer, and Nathan Paull; (front) Isabella scenery, provided props, and operated the Cantor, Maya Allen, Zoe Bagel, Shannan lighting and sound. Directed by drama Berzack, and Gabrielle Bloomberg (photo: teacher Taryn Bryant, and with the assis- Debbie Bornstein) tance of faculty members Steve Zisser and Carla Nixon, the show was a hit. Pictured: (from left) Eva Beresin, Steve Zisser, Yoni Bachar, Carla Nixon, Wade Rabinowitz, Nadav Yeglin, Matthew Kaplan, and Jaren RECIPROCAL HONORS. On the first Linowes (photo: Devi Knapp) week back from winter break, Davis Academy 6th-grade Judaic studies teacher Joanne Loiben read Torah for the first time ever during tefillah. Sixth-grader Sarah 2013 RESOLUTIONS. First-Grade stu- London wanted to be sure that Davis tradi- dents in Mrs. Jay’s class at Davis Academy tion would be followed on this occasion and thought about what they wanted to do better that someone would give a speech for Ms. in 2013. Each came up with a resolution, Loiben on the equivalent of her bat mitz- which they wrote beneath a festive self-por- vah. Sarah and Ms. Loiben (shown here) trait celebrating the new year. Davis EVENING OF THE ARTS. Every year, the met for several mornings working on the Academy 1st-graders (from left) Daniel Greenfield Hebrew Academy celebrates the meaning of the Torah portion section that Katz, Hope Mishkoff, and Reid Kaplan fine arts with a special evening devoted to she would be reading aloud, and Sarah show their artful resolutions. showcasing the school’s music, drama, and wrote a speech to honor Ms. Loiben. art departments. Families and friends of GHA enjoy performances that include short ALUMNI GAMES. They returned to the plays and dramatic readings, as well as school they had attended as children. They vocal and instrumental music. Finally, stu- reminisced. And then they played some dents and guests stroll a well-filled gallery ball! At the Greenfield Hebrew Academy selling beautifully framed artwork they pro- Alumni Games, former students, college- duced themselves. Here, 2nd-grade student aged and up, are invited to play sports with Gil Slomka proudly indicates which flower students currently playing for the GHA still life his family should purchase. (photo: Wolves. Penny Eisenstein, GHA’s head of Devi Knapp) Health and P.E. and athletic director, con- fesses that she loves seeing her old students back, sharing their expertise with the Wolves who followed them. Here, Dustin SECOND-GRADE SKYPERS. A Davis Dayani (from left), Michael Namatinia, and Academy 2nd-grade class played a game COLONIAL FESTIVAL. First-graders at Nathaniel Robinson mix it up on the bas- via Skype with a 2nd-grade class in the Greenfield Hebrew Academy donned ketball court. Virginia. Students at each school were try- tricorns and mob caps to perform at their ing to guess where the other class was geo- annual Colonial Festival, celebrating the graphically located by asking each other completion of their early American history questions. The Virginia class is taught by unit. The students invited friends and fami- former Davis teacher Emily Sonenshine. ly to GHA, where they performed a concert Shown here are Zach Friedman, standing in of patriotic songs from the time period and front of the video screen, Davis teacher Ms. danced the minuet and a square dance SUPPORT FOR ISRAEL RALLY. During Rochester, and students Megan Sparks and onstage. They also demonstrated many the recent fighting in Israel, the Greenfield Kiera Swislow. aspects of colonial life, including dyeing Page 42 THE JEWISH GEORGIAN January-February 2013 This year, JSU launched a “Spread the CHANUKAH CELEBRATIONS LIGHT Light” campaign for Chaunukah. In order to UP GEORGIA. Chanukah Celebrations lit assist more families with celebrating and up the sky all around Georgia this year, set- lighting menorah, each teen was given a MISH MASH ting some new records and marking new box of colored chanukah candles and a traditions. wooden menorah to decorate, personalize, By Erin O’Shinskey and share with their families at home. VIOLIN PERFORMANCE. Virtuoso vio- 50 YEARS ON LAVISTA ROAD. On linist Boris Savchuk visited Greenfield 12/12/12, the fifth night of Chanukah, Beth Hebrew Academy to peform Chanukah Jacob gathered as a community—exactly melodies and traditional Jewish music. 50 years to the day from when it gathered Hundreds of students in grades K-8 were for the first time to dedicate its new sanctu- entertained by the Israeli artist, who is ary and dream about its future. Dr. Emanuel renowned for playing Klezmer, Yiddish, Feldman, rabbi emeritus; Ilan D. Feldman, and Chassidic music. At first, the students rabbi; Yechezkel Freundlich, associate listened quietly, then burst into spontaneous rabbi; and the Atlanta Jewish Male Choir applause, clapping along to the rousing led a verbal and musical appreciation of tunes and singing songs they recognized. On December 13, Chabad of West Beth Jacob’s past and prayers for its future. Mr. Savchuk, who plays viola and violin, Cobb made history with the first The evening began with a reception in emigrated with his family from Ukraine to menorah lighting hosted by the city Blake Teilhaber, Liana Lipinsky, and Heritage Hall with music by virtuoso vio- Israel in the fall of 1990. He performed at of Acworth. More than 100 people Chase Barron show off the meno- linist Boris Savchuk and continued with a several Jewish institutions while in Atlanta attended and were joined by Acworth rahs they made in JSU at Centennial program in the main sanctuary. and is currently recording a CD of Shabbat Mayor Tommy Allgood (2nd from left) High School. songs. and State Attorney General Sam FOOD RESCUE. On December 13, Paul Olens (left). Leiba, from Leket Israel—The National TUTORS NEEDED. National Council of IT’S GIRL SCOUT COOKIE TIME. The Food Bank, met with Rabbi Ron Segal, of Jewish Women (NCJW) Atlanta Section is largest female-run business in the nation, Temple Sinai and Second Helpings, to share seeking reading tutors to work one hour per the Girl Scout Cookie Program, offers over best practices on food rescue. As the largest week with children in grades K-3, as part of 44,500 girls across 34 counties in Metro food rescue network in Israel, Leket Israel the Atlanta Jewish Coalition for Literacy Atlanta and Northwest Georgia direct supports almost 200 nonprofit agencies and program. Most tutors work with one child, access to life-changing skills that will help reaches 140,000 needy people weekly. One 30-45 minutes per week, at a school near today’s girls develop into tomorrow’s busi- of its core projects, similar to Second the tutor’s home. The goal is to increase ness leaders. Girl Scout Cookies will sell Helpings, is collecting fresh, surplus meals early reading among the children, who will this year for $3.50 per box. Girl Scouts are from business such as catering halls, restau- then become independent readers. For more now taking cookie orders; February 8 is rants, and mall food courts. Leket Israel information on how to become a tutor, con- National Girl Scout Cookie Day and Cookie volunteers salvage an average of 17,000 tact Rita Zadoff at 404-843-9600 or Delivery; and on February 11, Girl Scout meals per week. [email protected]. Cookie booths open across Greater Atlanta. In February, customers can locate Girl Scout Cookie Booths in Greater Atlanta at www.ShowMeTheCookies.com.

Chabad of Downtown Universities HORIZON THEATRE PRESENTS THE held its first-ever public grand meno- WAFFLE PALACE. The Horizon Theatre rah lighting on the Georgia Tech Company opened its 29th season with The campus. Waffle Palace: Smothered, Covered, and Scattered 24/7/365. Running through March 16, The Waffle Palace was written by Larry Larson (who also stars) and Eddie Levi Lee, and will be reviewed in the next issue. For more information, call the Horizon box office at 404-584-7450 or hor- izontheatre.com.

Chabad of Georgia aimed for the skies this year—the skies over the highway. They marked the festival of lights with a billboard along Interstate 85 through Atlanta, which encouraged everyone to light the candles and wished Atlanta a Happy Chanukah. Eric Mendenhall, LaLa Cochran, Marguerite Hannah, Larry Larson, CHANUKAH WITH JSU. Over 500 teens Allan Edwards, and Maria Sager- attended JSU club Chanukah gatherings in Rodriguez (photo: Horizon Theater 13 Atlanta high schools around the city. Company) Rabbi Chaim Neiditch led the proceedings at each of the events, teaching the teens the Chanukah story and the laws of lighting the menorah. The teens also participated in dis- cussions about the significance of miracles. January-February 2013 THE JEWISH GEORGIAN Page 43 Page 44 THE JEWISH GEORGIAN January-February 2013 eM et FFrr d GGe namusld p euuth SashrK peuuth hor/Csivrpe ap ainlain deaime letgs a lonA letgs deaime adeCr The Frltat ron, prer exidevod sitrpes Js in The iwee sh omms the c. Aeulturc the c. omms Kunitomm uth he oashry o s the Kosheeesrevuth Koshe me us anr nd food s rn hi. Iiontarapepr hi. s rn r as Cos ain he plpahle p trnalain al hoionitdas idl aayy o ncavrebs e itualirs sprnd offea sprnd itualirs eitual atduca, sion pporund tppor rt fa’tnsideeo mis, aielmi ss atnd ffff.. itseertnI nngg FaFa Aca uobts t FrFr d:e
EFJSSB.r




GGPP FZS



TBIEOBBJSPM(PUTSB

FSEMJIDOXPSHEFJSSBN


OFSEMJIDEOBSHEOBOF






IUIUJXEFUBJDPTT"r FDOJTOPUMSB$FĉTJI 

PUDFSJ%FWJUVDFY&r


UF#OPJUBHFSHOP$iGPSP
uCPDB+IU

""UU BUOBM
GGPP
S
TSBFZ











IE "46FIUOJEFWSF4r S" NNZZ E WSFTEOB E TBEFW AA"" I OJBMQBI$HOJUD

E FDJWSF4HOJSVEO

FSHOP$AEFEOVP'r








OJuNJBI$[U&iOPJUBHF ))VV EFWSFTEOBFMMJWTUO -TB BBZZ JCCB3









GPUOFEJTFS1r AA""MBC OPJUBJDPTT"FUBU4BNB mIUJS#JBO#GP thehe assisted living livingng and and memory memory care care





Distinctively Kosher

rIQ 404-843-8857

U. 77FF
HJ)OPOSF IIXXBBZZ


HOJSQ4ZEOB4r

"( T

wwwwwwww.. rltcathe alonrlt ff.. omc An INSIGNIA SENIOR LIVING COMMUNITYOMMUNITY