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A Citizen at Last Escaping the Nazis and arriving in the U.S. in 1944, Jack Bass took his Oath of Citizenship on February 1. Jewish servicemen celebrating Passover at the Progressive Club, 1943. They were served by the Zionist District, Page 16 Mayfair Club, and Temple members. Tasty, Nostalgic Fun Passover seder at the home of the Jacobs family at 1715 Noble Drive, 1944. At the head of the table are Isidor Jacobs and Elizabeth Jacobs. (photos: The Cuba Family Archives of Southern Jewish History at The Breman Museum) For Waffle House fans, The Waffle Palace hits both home and the funny bone. By Leon Socol Page 21 A Timeless Lesson Bert Lewyn’s memoir, On the Run in Nazi Berlin, now resonates with younger readers in the United States and Germany. By David Geffen and Rita Geffen Page 30 Here Comes the Judge Wendy Shoob has served on the Fulton Superior Court since 1996. By Carolyn Gold Page 8 Holiday Preparations Kosher Korner answers questions about Passover. By Rabbi Reuven Stein Page 35 Through the Café Door A mezuzah finds a home in an unlikely place. Page 6 Page 2 THE JEWISH GEORGIAN March-April 2013 March-April 2013 THE JEWISH GEORGIAN Page 3 Page 4 THE JEWISH GEORGIAN March-April 2013 Should actions reflect the original intent? I have always been interested in and What struck me about this was the con- ships to larger and larger organized groups. amazed by those individuals who fall into a tinuation of the performance of certain cer- Out of necessity, rules have evolved as gov- grouping that is variously referred to as emonies without an understanding of why ernances and customs. Sometimes, we end Crypto-Jews, Marranos, Conversos, and BY this was being done or what they represent- up observing the rules but not the intent. I New Christians. These are names that are Marvin ed. But the more I thought about this, the have written before of the tendency to be used to designate individuals who are Botnick more I realized the lack of uniqueness of influenced by form rather than the sub- descendants of Jews who were forced to such a scenario. stance that gives rise to the form. convert to Catholicism during the Conversos” dealing with finding Jewish Think about things that you do in your Locally, nationally, and internationally, Inquisition or be put to death, very often by roots of people in Sicily, she relates the everyday life and ask yourself why you do we are hearing and seeing words and being tortured and burned at the stake. story told by her father-in-law, Joe, who, at them and what do they represent. Do you actions that are being played out on the Within this group are those who out- the age of 60, converted to Judaism. He was slow down when driving through a school basis of selective interpretations of laws wardly became Catholics while secretly raised in Sicily, but whether or not he was a zone because there is a sign posted requir- and customs. Why do we mouth words they continued to observe some of the ritu- descendent of Jews was not determined. ing you to do so, or is the sign posted to when we do not know or do not observe als and customs of their Jewish faith. Over Ms. Gordon wrote, “ Looking back, it’s lessen the possible harm that might be their meaning? What is it that gives us the the centuries, in some cases this duality was easy to see that Joe was exposed to ele- inflicted on one of the school children? Do right and the power to inflict suffering and continued; however, in other instances, ments of a Jewish past, although he didn’t you stand when “The Star-Spangled death on others who do not agree with us? what had been Jewish religious rituals know it at the time. He was 11 years old Banner” is played because you have been Why do we denigrate those who believe dif- became customs that were passed down when he and his family left Castelmola, a taught that doing so is what is required, or ferently while espousing the principles of without explanation. small town above Taormina, but he never do you stand out of respect for the freedom equality and love? In a number of homes, on Friday nights forgot a peculiar ceremony he watched on and opportunity that is yours as a resident of Customs and traditions are important the woman head-of-household would go Friday nights: The priests would exit the old this country? How many people realize that and beautiful inheritances that add to the down to the basement of the home where church carrying large and beautiful silver the tipping of one’s hat comes from the days enrichment of our lives. They continue nothing could be seen from the outside and ‘relics’ — which I would later learn were when Knights would raise the face visor on because of a place that they occupy in our light candles, a continuation of the Jewish likely Torah embellishments — on pallets, their armor as a sign of friendliness? Or do remembrances, and because they signify traditional lighting of the Shabbat candles. and reverently parade them around the we understand that the handshake comes who and what we are. Sometimes, even The meaning had been lost, but, unbe- courtyard. from the custom of extending one’s hand when their source and meaning is lost, they knownst to them, it was a relic of their “The procession moved solemnly, as into the open to show that there is no sword still can have an impact on us; however, Jewish heritage. the priests recited unintelligible, prayer-like to be drawn? their true value is when we see them as A recent article in the Forward by words. ‘Nobody knew why they did this, Over the many centuries, we have symbols of something greater. Susan J. Gordon entitled “Island of but we knew it was important,’Joe said.” evolved from the smallest units of relation- JewishTHE Georgian New book is a The Jewish Georgian is published bimonthly by Eisenbot, Ltd. It is written for Atlantans and Georgians by Atlantans and Georgians.

Publisher Marvin Botnick family affair Co-Publisher Sam Appel Over 70 excited children and their curious parents Editor Marvin Botnick Managing Editor Marsha C. LaBeaume jammed BookLogix publishers on January 21, to celebrate the Assignment Editor Carolyn Gold “birth day” of Maxine Rock’s tenth book, Adventures in Faun Consulting Editor Gene Asher Forest. They heard Rock talk about how books are made— Associate Editor Barbara Schreiber from idea to wrap-up—and saw the hard covers crafted by Copy Editor Ray Tapley hand as presses rolled. There was even a gooey “faun cake” to Makeup Editor Terri Christian complete the celebra- Production Coordinator Terri Christian Designer David Gaudio tion. Photographic Staff Allan Scher, Jonathan Paz Adventures in Faun Graphic Art Consultant Karen Paz Forest is about a family Maxine Rock, left, teaches her two younger grandchil- Columnist Gene Asher, Jonathan Barach, of impish boy-goats dren, Jordyn Rock, 3, and Sara Rock, 5, about Janice Rothschild Blumberg, Marvin Botnick, David Geffen, who defend their magi- Passover. The girls participated in Maxineʼs newest Carolyn Gold, Jonathan Goldstein, cal forest from box- book release, Adventures in Faun Forest, and were R.M. Grossblatt, Marice Katz, Balfoura Friend Levine, brains (who can’t think mentioned in the book. Marsha Liebowitz, Bubba Meisa, outside the box) and Erin O’Shinsky, Reg Regenstein, Susan Robinson, Stuart Rockoff, Earthsuckers (who heard the faun stories as bedtime tales. Rachel Rock Schiffer, Roberta Scher, Jerry Schwartz, Leon Socol, deplete natural Rock’s eldest grandchild, illustrated the book, and her sister, Rabbi Reuven Stein, Cecile Waronker resources). Faun pals Julia, supplied poetry. Sara Rock is learning to read, and her Special Assignments Lyons Joel such as the “stelk” three-year-old sister, Jordyn, was fascinated by the printing Advertising Anne Bender (part seal, part elk) and process. Ruby Grossblatt “panthapus” (part pan- Rock and her husband, David, are long-time Atlanta resi- Editorial Advisory Board Members ther, part octopus) help dents and among the original founders of Temple Sinai. Rock Sam Appel Rabbi Alvin Sugarman Sam Massell Jane Axelrod Albert Maslia William Rothschild keep the forest safe. is a co-founder of the PATH Foundation, which builds bicycle Gil Bachman Michael H. Mescon Marilyn Shubin Other fanciful hybrid trails in and around the city. She is the author of 1,000 maga- Asher Benator Paul Muldawer Doug Teper Julia Rock Schiffer, 9, reads from creatures spur a child’s zine and newspaper articles and the winner of 19 awards for Adventures in Faun Forest, at the imagination and remind writing excellence. Rachel and Julia are students at The 8495 Dunwoody Place, Suite 100 bookʼs launch party, January 21, them we are all compli- Galloway School and members of The Temple. Atlanta, GA 30350 at BookLogix in Alpharetta. cated mixtures of many Proceeds from sales of Adventures in Faun Forest went to (404) 236-8911 • FAX (404) 236-8913 Juliaʼs grandmother Maxine Rock cultures and “nobody is the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, a favorite charity of [email protected] wrote the book, with editing help pure anything.” Rock’s daughter, Lauren Rock, who runs marathons and www.jewishgeorgian.com from Julia. Rachel Rock Schiffer, Rock wrote the triathlons each year to supply funds. The Jewish Georgian ©2013 Juliaʼs 12-year-old sister, illus- book as a gift to her trated the book. granddaughters, who March-April 2013 THE JEWISH GEORGIAN Page 5 Valerie Habif, did an outstanding job intro- ducing the evening and entertaining the audience. What’s The highlight of the evening was the premiere of Reunion, Renewal, Ruach, Bobby Ezor’s groundbreaking documentary tracing AA’s illustrious history and its path forward into the 21st century. Narrated by Broadway star Tovah Feldshuh (Golda’s HAPPENING Balcony), written by Vincent Coppola, and filmed by DeWitt Smith, the film was, said THE MOST SPECTACULAR JEWISH Bobby, “painstakingly assembled from FILM FEST YET. The Atlanta Jewish Film more than 100 interviews, archival photos, Festival gets better and better every year, and rare audio recordings.... During the Bobby and Elisa Ezor and this year’s event was the best yet. one-hour screening, the audience responded Maybe it was because the opening-night BY Reg again and again with outbursts of applause, gala at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Regenstein laughter, and tears as memories, sorrows, YOGA BY DR. AMY JOSEPHSON. If you Centre was chaired by legendary event and joys were brought memorably to life. watch CNN and noticed an improvement in planner Martha Jo Katz. And what a night it “And outside the Buckhead syna- the reporting, it may be because Dr. Amy was! Hollywood friends that included Donna gogue’s storied gold doors, spotlights added Josephson has been teaching meditation Some 800 people showed up to nosh Kanter’s famous director-producer dad, Hal to the festive scene, illumining the times and yoga over and sample delicious treats from some of Kanter. She grew up seeing many of these from which the film draws its perspective, there, and her Atlanta’s top chefs, including Marlyn people in her home—“the fabled guys that using classic cars including Manny classes are so Dobbs, of Aja; Chad Clevenger, of Alma made America funny”—such legendary fig- Fialkow’s ’57 Thunderbird and ’65 popular, there is a Cocina; Gary Donlick, of Bistro Niko; ures as Sid Caesar, Monty Hall, Arthur Mustang, my ’56 Corvette, and Mark waiting list to get M.G. Farris, of Cobb Energy Performing Hiller, Rocky Kalish, Arthur Marx, Gary Cohen’s ’39 Buick Sedan,” said Bobby. in. Arts Centre; Richard Lee, of Davio’s Owens, John Rappaport, Carl Reiner, Matty At the conclusion of the film, 85-year- Dr. Amy is an Northern Italian Steakhouse; Doug Simmons, and Ben Starr. old Rabbi Arnold Goodman, AA’s rabbi amazing person. Vaughan, of Goldfish; Lison Spiegelman, As one review in The New York Times from 1982-2002, who now lives in The brilliant and of Lison; David Bradley, of Lure; Piero put it, “It’s all knishes and kibitzing in Jerusalem, delivered a powerful sermon in beautiful Long Premoli, of Pricci; and Chip Ulbrich, of Lunch, Donna Kanter’s charming documen- his own classic style. Island native and South City Kitchen; as well as Avi Biton, of tary.... Every other Wednesday for 40 years, Afterward, the crowd enjoyed cappuc- dog lover is a chi- Adora, Tel Aviv. a bunch of legendary comedy writers and cino and desserts, created by Wendy Haber, ropractor; works in Srochi Hall, “its walls adorned by close Among the folks we spotted were Sam directors—whose career highlights alone Dr. Amy Josephson with cancer Olens, Miriam and Marvin Botnick, Linda would fill a showbiz encyclopedia—have to 150 photographic composites spanning patients, at hos- and Steve Selig, Fran and Robb Pitts, been meeting for...lunch.... the likes of Sid the decades, with the childhood faces of so pices, and with people with injuries and dis- Bobby Ezor, Dulcy and Jerry Rosenberg, Caesar, Carl Reiner, and Gary Owens (the many of Atlanta’s past and current commu- eases, promoting health and wellness; does Sherry and Steve Labovitz, Chuck Wolf, indispensable announcer of “Rowan & nity leaders,” Bobby said. The dazed and public speaking to business and other and numerous other movers and shakers. Martin’s Laugh-In”) nosh and natter. A delighted crowd stayed around to nosh and groups on the mind/body balance in the Also there, with all smiles, was Jerry twinkling Hal Kanter (who died last year), kibitz for a couple of hours. workplace; and has an internet yoga show Katz, MJ’s hubby, who calls himself “the reflecting on the predominance of Jews in Now, Bobby’s film will be offered to on the AIB network (AIBTV.com). luckiest guy in the world.” But he also must the comedy-writing game....” The fun con- Jewish film festivals around the country and We don’t know how she does it all—if be the most secure, to so often cheerfully tinues, it goes on, “right up to the arrival of to Georgia Public Broadcasting, and it is we go to the bank and the dry cleaner on the share and enjoy the spotlight that the amaz- their separate checks.” being considered for use in Jewish day same day, we have to come home and take ing MJ is so often in. They are truly a power The Los Angeles Times noted, “Guys schools and for educating newcomers to the a nap. couple and also one of the nicest. kibitz, kvetch, eat pastrami sandwiches, Atlanta Jewish community. Dr. A teaches yoga classes at Street trade gags and grieve when one of their Studio in Roswell and The Concourse in members dies. The food is fine but it’s the Sandy Springs. Her do-it-yourself educa- talk that keeps bringing them back.” tional tool, “The Yoga Game,” is designed And, yes, wouldn’t you know, there’s a to make people comfortable with yoga and Georgia connection. In Atlanta, Donna show them that “anyone can do it.” In a nut- stayed with her dear friend and “cousin” shell, Dr. Amy describes yoga as “the bring- Joan Brown (and husband Don). Donna’s ing together of the body, mind, and spirit. It father and his parents grew up in Savannah, is a discipline which incorporates stretching and her grandfather Albert started Classic and toning the body through movements, Comic Books. breathing exercises, postures, and medita- tion techniques.” AA’S 125TH ANNIVERSARY. The The game can be ordered from her Ahavath Achim synagogue just had a heck website, PositiveEnergy4Life.com, or call of a 125th birthday party! Mayor Kasim Reed and AA president Dr. Amy at 770-394-6165. Jerry and Martha Jo Katz Nearly 1,500 guests and congregants, Philip Siegel We are gonna try to see if we can get a along with Georgia Attorney General Sam group discount from Dr. Amy for our edi- LUNCH WITH DONNA KANTER. One of Olens, Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed, and tors here at the JG, who really get stressed the highlights of the AJFF was Donna Rabbi Emeritus Arnold Goodman, poured out around deadline time over the sloppy Kanter’s sold-out documentary film, Lunch, into the AA synagogue for an amazing writing and late submissions from some of which has been selected as one of three doc- evening. our writers. Of course, we are always on umentaries for the 2012 Hollywood Film As Elisa and Bobby Ezor, who led the time, and with perfect copy that needs no Festival. organizing of the event, told us exclusively, improvement. After the film, she was interviewed “The crowd was treated to more than a onstage by comic Jerry Farber, who cleaned memorable evening filled with excitement, SWEETGRASS FEATURES JUDI up his act enough to pass muster before the nostalgia, love, and celebration. They AYAL’S POTTERY. Judi Ayal is renowned thrilled and attentive audience. Jerry says glimpsed the future of the venerable Atlanta as the charming and knowledgeable tour it’s the first time no one walked out on his synagogue...and the future is proving as director of The Breman Jewish Heritage show. extraordinary as the past.” and Holocaust Museum. Georgia Attorney General Sam Olens Lunch is about a four-decades-long The co-masters-of-ceremonies, the See HAPPENING, page 6 luncheon gathering by a group of irrepressible Scott Kaplan and the lovely and Philip Siegel Page 6 THE JEWISH GEORGIAN March-April 2013

by other artists are now on display and for “The District.” Happening sale at Sweetgrass, the delightful spa and As Randi told us, “For more than 25 From page 5 salon in Little Five Points. years, Ken has been directing, writing, pro- It is owned by Miriam and Tim ducing, and acting in award-winning films, But Judi is also a talented artist and Arensberg, Miriam being the daughter of hit television series, and major theater proj- sculptor, and her pottery as well as works Dr. Lili Kshensky Baxter, the director of the ects in Los Angeles, New York, and Weinberg Center for Holocaust Education Atlanta.” at The Breman and “the one who encour- The founder and CEO of Creative aged me to do this,” says Judi. Studios of Atlanta (CSA), Ken has directed To see examples of work by her and and produced over 30 films, four of which other artists, visit www.sweetgrassspa.com. premiered at the Cannes Film Festival in France. KEN FEINBERG. We never realized what At its studios near Atlantic Station and an accomplished film star we have right Alpharetta, CSA produces film, TV, com- here in Atlanta until publicist Randi Tucker mercials, voiceovers, music videos, and told us about Ken Feinberg. He was just print. As the founder of the CSA Film honored with the Outstanding Achievement Academy for Young Actors, Ken teaches Award at the Georgia Entertainment Gala at acting, directing, and screenwriting. His The World Congress Center. students have appeared in various television Ken is best known to TV fans for his shows, movies, commercials, ad cam- role as the Chaos Demon in the hit series paigns, and even Broadway plays. “Buffy the Vampire Slayer.” He has had To learn more, visit www.creativestu- prominent roles in such TV shows as “Star diosofatlanta.com. Pottery by Judi Ayal Trek Enterprise,” “Alias,” “Charmed,” and Ken Feinberg Who Woulda Thunk? Merlin named

On Sunday, October 7, a fairly com- on the doorway of Jewish homes. a top advisor mon Jewish ceremony took place in a fair- Both Mary and Angie asked about the ly uncommon place—the Blue Ridge mezuzah’s significance, and Weinroth Michael Merlin, an executive direc- National Forest, at a small cafe directly explained that it is commanded in the tor and financial advisor in Morgan across from the serene Toccoa River, Bible (Deuteronomy) that “thou shalt Stanley’s Atlanta some 10 miles from downtown Blue write them upon the door posts of thy Wealth Ridge, Georgia. The idea took some time house and upon thy gates.” Management to gel. The next question was, “How do we office, has The Iron Bridge Café serves up get one?” Weinroth volunteered to bring been named homemade breakfast and lunch to those one from his synagogue’s gift shop. Mary to On Wall traveling along or renting cabins off Aska believes that it’s important to find things Street maga- Road, a main artery through the Blue that bring people together, rather than to zine’s 2012 Ridge Mountains. Mary Delaney and her find differences. list of “Top 40 Advisors partner, Angie Wood, took over the closed After a mezuzah was chosen, a Iron Bridge Café Under 40.” grill approximately a year ago, having had mezuzah hanging at the Iron Bridge Café Michael Merlin experience working at Atlanta’s Highland was scheduled. It was a weekend that This list rec- ognizes a select group of individuals, 39 Bakery. included two couples who are friends of years of age or younger as of December The Iron Bridge Café has a group of the Weinroths. Also involved were Rick 31, 2012, who manage at least $325 mil- regulars, both locals and visitors, who and Suellen Katz, who are Blue Ridge lion in individual assets under manage- begin their day at the café. Mike and homeowners, as well as nearby neighbors ment at their firms. Individuals are rec- Linda Weinroth, who built a second home Bob and Judy Kinnie, Gene Beck, and ognized based on assets under manage- in Blue Ridge two years ago, discovered Karen Neal. ment. This listing also takes into consid- the café shortly after it opened and spread During the ceremony, all men present, eration the overall business mix of prac- the word to locals and friends who also both Jews and gentiles, wore kippot. tices and adherence to high standards of visit Blue Ridge on a fairly frequent basis. Weinroth provided an introductory expla- industry regulatory compliance. It was following a hearty breakfast of nation of the ceremony, and Bob Bachrach Investment performance is not a criteri- scrambled eggs, grits, homemade biscuit, explained the purpose of the kippot. Rick on. “To be named to this annual listing preserves, and a cup of rich hot coffee that Katz nailed the mezuzah to the doorframe, Karen Neal (from left), Gene Beck, Bob Bachrach, Reba Bachrach, Sue is an impressive honor, and we are Mike spotted a small crucifix on a wall by and Reba Bachrach read in Hebrew the extremely proud to have Michael Merlin Ellen Katz, Bob Kinnie, Rick Katz, the front door, decorated in a frame with text that was placed inside the mezuzah. represent Morgan Stanley on this list,” velvet and tiny multicolored tassels. He Afterward, there were hugs and pic- Linda Weinroth, Evelyn Baron, commented Michael Outlaw, branch asked Mary, who is Catholic, what the sig- tures. The dining tables were moved Albert Baron, Judy Kinnie, Mike manager of Morgan Stanley’s Atlanta nificance of the art piece was, and she together and all visitors ate breakfast Weinroth Wealth Management office. explained that it mixes traditional and together. It was a gesture of good will and On Wall Street’s “Top 40 Under 40” nontraditional elements and was made one that Mary and Angie will remember asks brokerage firms to nominate their with things that she found and decided to as a special moment in their restaurant. top ten young brokers. Of those nomi- recycle. The Iron Bridge Café and General nated, On Wall Street bases its rankings She asked if it was offensive, and Store is located at 8436 Aska Road, in on quantitative and qualitative criteria. The rating is not indicative of the advi- Weinroth responded that it was not to him, Blue Ridge. The telephone number is 706- sor’s future performance. Neither that it was more decorative than religious. 632-5060. The old historic iron bridge is Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC nor Following that discussion, Weinroth men- located directly across from the café. its financial advisors pay a fee to On tioned the idea of a mezuzah, which hangs Wall Street in exchange for the rating. March-April 2013 THE JEWISH GEORGIAN Page 7 Giving thanks—again and again

ness, compounded by the lean years of the security in the building, the many clothes I think of Malala, that brave, young Great Depression. I cannot imagine many that I now own—this beats the one dress teenager in Pakistan, who almost died at the celebrations of Thanksgiving back then. and pair of shoes of my childhood. Books, hands of the vicious Taliban, just for speak- BY This past Thanksgiving was a special music, and all the other creature comforts ing out in support of education for all girls Balfoura Friend time of gratitude in my life here. Is there a that surround me are such a blessing. My in her country. I’m so proud of my children Levine price for peace in one’s life? I can’t imagine goodness, I almost forgot to give thanks for and grandchildren, both girls and boys, living daily in fear, like the Israelis do, with my favorite addiction—dark chocolate! who’ve been well educated and able to live Ken Burns is a master storyteller. In his an enemy less than ten miles away, lobbing A very minor thing comes to mind. happy and productive lives, here in the latest four-hour documentary, “The Dust hundreds of rockets each day into my Flushing my toilet takes me back to my good old USA. And of course, I’m so grate- Bowl,” which I watched on PBS, the early neighborhood. (Imagine rockets shot from childhood in China as well, “honey-buck- ful for all the health professionals that keep 1930s came to life, in stark black and white. Stone Mountain into Buckhead.) ets” and all. I just shake my head in disbe- us in good health. Most of all, I’m thankful It was the story of a decade of misery in our There are so many items that we take lief, hearing some of my fellow residents for my family around me and the close Midwest farmlands, of people and cattle for granted—clean running water for drink- griping about the soup that wasn’t served friends I live with here at the Renaissance. choking to death on the black dust storms, ing and cooking; a hot shower, whenever hot enough on a particular day. Hungry mil- Happy holidays y’all, and God Bless the grinding poverty, and nature’s harsh- we want it. Heat and A/C, another thanks. lions around the world would love to have America. Plentiful food, a clean and cozy apartment, that not-hot-enough soup.

and we made a date for that weekend at Six going to give them a real answer or that Life begins after 40 Flags. they really want to know. So I usually Our date at Six Flags turned into an all- answered that I hadn’t met the right guy yet, By Nancy Lesser a random number on his or her name badge. day outing, ending with a nice dinner. It was which was true, and left it at that. While we never did find out why the beginning of lots of long con- But instead of putting Mark off, I was Are you single and wish you were mar- we were asked to do this, it versations to come. Mark’s completely honest with him about why I ried? worked for us as a con- not into small talk and wasn’t with someone. I’m no one’s victim, I’d have to say that my life was defined versation starter. asked me some ques- so I never thought to blame my singleness by this statement for a very long time. Over I was talking tions on that first on lack of marriageable men over 40. the years, I’d been on hundreds of first to a few friends by BESHERT. Mark and Nancy date that were Although my honesty gave him pause, it dates and been in a couple of long term rela- the door when I (photo: Scott Evans) probably was there on that first date that I caught and tionships that went nowhere. looked up and designed to kept his attention. Being off to a good start, Eventually, I just relaxed and learned saw Mark scare me I made up my mind to be as honest as pos- how to enjoy life on my own. I thought that across the away. The sible with him, even if it was scary to do so. I’d be the eccentric old-maid aunt, sculpting room. He toughest was And so I always have been brave and open, and writing and traveling the world. But looked why I was and that has made all the difference. then I met my husband at age 40, and every- kind, and I still single We were engaged after six months and thing changed. Now, on our sixth anniver- wanted to at 40, a married a few months later. We will be cel- sary, we are parents of a beautiful three- meet him. question ebrating our sixth wedding anniversary in year-old boy and living the life I always So I I’d always March. Mark and I always knew we’d be wanted. excused dreaded. married to someone eventually, but neither I’d like to tell you how we met and then myself When one of us ever in a million years thought to give you some advice for finding your from the you are we’d get the storybook match! But that’s a own true love (or helping your “forever-sin- conversa- single and column for another time. gle” friends find their way). tion and older than So what can you learn from my story? Mark and I met at a Jewish singles walked about 30, 1. Enjoy the life you have, single or event organized by the DoJewish organiza- across the strangers of married. tion. Singles events are organized with the room to say all kinds think 2. Go out and be open to meeting peo- goal of helping people meet potential hello. I can’t that asking you ple, even if you’re not in the mood. mates. For those of you who have been say I’d ever done why you are sin- 3. Pick structured events. An event married since college and managed to avoid anything like that gle is a with a formalized activity and structured this part of dating, I envy you. before, but I took the ways for people to interact is a more effec- Every religion has these—the fun is not chance that day. tive and less stressful way for people to limited to Jewish people. They can be kind When I got there, I meet. of cool if organized around an interesting could see his nametag clearly. Our family 4. Don’t be afraid to take activity, but for the most part they are He’d written a “12” on the tag—my today the lead. Some people are nat- extremely painful. Picture about 40 people lucky number and the same number that I urally shy and probably wandering around a bar or restaurant trying had written. It was a good start. But I did- won’t come over and talk to meet someone. Ouch. n’t really need an opening line. “Hello” to you. The event Mark and I attended was a with a smile works perfectly fine. For a 5. Make your lecture. Structured events are always better few minutes, we were able to make interest known. Give that the freeform dog-and-pony shows. small talk about why we’d each picked someone your phone Rabbi Efraim Davidson was talking about the 12. number before you are tattoos and piercings and whether Jewish As I sat down at the table for the lec- asked. law prohibited those things. I kid you not. ture, I focused my attention on Mark by 6. Be honest and open Neither of us was really interested in facing him and maintaining eye contact, from the beginning. If this the topic, and both of us had just broken up even though another man at the table was is not the right person for with someone else, so the last thing in the trying to get my attention. I was polite, but you, scaring him or her away world we wanted to do that night was to go made it clear that my interest was in Mark. is a good thing. to a singles event. But we each had friends After the lecture, we talked and talked on the organizing committee who talked us long after the room had emptied and every- socially In the end, you really are never too old into going, so there we found ourselves. one else had gone home. I gave Mark my acceptable to find true love. At the event, everyone was asked to put card with my home number written on it, question. Like I’m really Page 8 THE JEWISH GEORGIAN March-April 2013 Judge Wendy Shoob, our woman leader in the law

term and has been re-elected four times. the Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation, Now she is serving in the Family a guardian program that organizes and Division of Fulton County’s Superior trains private lawyers to donate time to rep- Court, where she will remain for two years. resent children’s interests in divorce cases. BY Carolyn This court deals with cases involving There are also happier aspects to Goodman Gold divorce, custody, legitimacy, family vio- Wendy’s career. In February she was sched- lence, and child support. Wendy’s caring uled to perform the wedding of her film If your mental image of a judge is one and concern for families shows as she talks director brother, Michael, at her home. of a black-robed, dignified, elderly white- about how the current economy has Wendy is married to Walter Jospin, an haired gentleman, that image, like the glass increased the court’s caseload. She explains Atlanta attorney. They have two children: ceiling, has been shattered. Keep the judi- how people are facing debt, can’t sell their Alex, a daughter who is working for NBC cial robe, then witness Judge Wendy Shoob, houses, and can’t pay child support—all are in Los Angeles, and Scott, who has recent- a slender woman, articulate, caring, with situations that bring on family problems, ly started working in Washington. fashion-model good looks, who is in her which she sees every day. Wendy’s mother is fashion designer 18th year on the bench. Judge Wendy Shoob is a past president Janice Paradies Shoob. Judge Wendy’s Judge Wendy Shoob is an Atlanta of the Georgia Association for Women “fashion-model good looks” truly shine native, a graduate of Northside High Lawyers and has served as chief judge of when she sheds her black robe to model her School, who went on to the University of the Fulton County Superior Court. True to mother’s creations at Janice’s seasonal Virginia. There she graduated with distinc- her interest in families, she currently serves fashion shows. tion in 1974 and earned her JD degree from on the Board of Directors of the Zaban Mercer University Law School in 1977. Couples Shelter. She is also on the board of Wendy was asked if she always aspired Judge Wendy Shoob to be a lawyer or judge, since she grew up Equal Employment Opportunity in a legal atmosphere. Her father is United Commission in Denver and Los Angeles. States District Court Judge Marvin Shoob. Wendy returned to Atlanta and became ‘Deadeye One’ was a mensch Wendy laughed and said, “Well, I read the an assistant district attorney in Fulton Nancy Drew books and all the Hardy Boys, County. In 1987, she entered private prac- but what I really wanted to do was ski.” tice. She was a partner in the law firm of was a member from 1957 until his death Internships in Washington convinced Warner, Mayoue & Bates, specializing in in 2010. her that the most interesting jobs there for family law. I remember Asher as “Deadeye One,” women were in law. Thus began her career, In 1996, then-Gov. Zell Miller appoint- BY Gene where he confused and almost personally which for a time she combined with skiing. ed Wendy to the Fulton Superior Court. sank the opposition of the Boys High She worked as a trial attorney with the U.S. That year, she was elected to a four-year Asher School basketball team, by looking in one direction and scoring points in the other direction. He turned a muscle spasm from There have been few books so inter- a handicap to a tremendous asset. esting that I could not put them down, but Edelstein led Boys High’s Purple one is Sonia Usatch-Kuhn’s The Book of Hurricanes to the Atlanta city prep cham- Asher: Memoirs pionship and himself to an All-State selec- of a Passionate tion and a bas- Jewish Life. ketball scholar- The book is ship to Georgia about the life of Tech, where he Judi Margulies’ was one of the father, the late top players in the Asher Leon Southeast. Edelstein, a But this book native Atlantan is not about and a mensch if sports. It is about there ever was a role model for one. human beings. Asher made The book is now a life in Raleigh, in print and North Carolina, available on the where he was not Internet, as well only a member of as in most book- the Jewish stores and at Community but Beth Meyer just about was the Synagogue in Jewish communi- Raleigh. ty. At Beth Meyer Thank you, Synagogue he Judi Margulies was Mr. and Sonia Everything. Don’t take it from me; take it Usatch-Kuhn, for putting this book from the 70-odd members of Beth Meyer together. I am proud to have known Asher Synagogue, who share their love of Asher Edelstein, his late brother Ben (“Deadeye with readers of this book. II), and especially one of his sisters, Sara Asher touched the lives of every Belle Edelstein-Miller. child and adult of Beth Meyer, where he Talk about a mensch.... March-April 2013 THE JEWISH GEORGIAN Page 9

bread. the observance of their ritual duties as Jews, Remembrances of Ed Koch There was something about what many there remained only one remaining issue to may consider a mundane way of saying be decided: Who was going to conduct the was in 1975 and was connected with “thank you” that Koch understood and service, Ed Koch or Bella Abzug. In the true Levitas’s swearing in as a newly elected appreciated. Like Levitas, Koch was the son spirit of political diplomacy, a compromise member of the U.S. House of of immigrant parents and understood the was reached: Koch would conduct the first Representatives from the 4th caring appreciation that was represented part of the Seder, and Abzug would perform BY Marvin Congressional District of Georgia. by this show of thanks — and the second part following the meal and Botnick Each individual was apportioned two besides, they were delicious. would, therefore, be responsible for negoti- tickets to the gallery at the ceremo- During Levitas’s first year in ating the return of the afikomen. Levitas Congress, it turned out that the does not remember the ransom price that On February 1, 2013, Edward Irving ny, which presented Levitas with a problem. In addition to his wife, his speaker had inadvertently was paid, but he did recall that the Four “Ed” Koch passed away at the age of 88. scheduled a session from 6:00 to Questions were asked by Stephen Solarz, An iconic and saucy outspoken patriot mother, Ida, and other members of his family wanted to attend. Upon 9:00 p.m. on the first night of who, at 34, was the youngest person at the and proud Jew, Koch, who described him- Passover. Realizing the gathering. self as a “liberal with sanity,” was both learning of this, Koch, who said he had no need for conflict, Koch had Levitas recalled the close friendship unstinting in pursuing difficult solutions to requested a change; that developed between the two of them, troubling societal problems and committed his tickets, gave his passes to the new however, because which continued from then on. After Koch to equality of treatment of individuals. His of a pressing left the Congress and became the mayor of dedication and commitment to the institu- congressman, even though they were issue, such an New York, Levitas had the occasion to visit tions that are responsible to deal with such accommodation him many times at Gracie Mansion, the issues included service as a member of the unknown to each other at that time. could not be official residence of the mayor of New New York City Council, U.S. House or arranged, and York. Whenever he visited the mayor, the Representatives, and mayor of New York How do you properly acknowl- the House first question that was asked was, “Did you City. He was a public voice during and after remained in ses- bring any of Momma Ida’s mandel bread?” his tenure as an elected representative, and edge such a ges- ture from some- sion. The busi- Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg of New he was a vocal and popular radio and tele- ness being con- York is quoted as describing Koch as “an vision personality. one not previously known? As Elliott cluded that irrepressible icon, our most charismatic On the day of his death, I received a evening, the cheerleader and champion,” calling him “a telephone call from Atlantan Elliott Levitas, explains it, Momma Ida knew Jewish mem- great mayor, a great man and a great who wanted to share some of his personal Elliott Levitas what to do. What bers who friend.” Elliott Levitas voiced his sadness at experiences with Koch and recall some of wished to join in a Seder service assembled Koch’s passing and called him “my friend, his first-hand remembrances of Koch’s else would a good Jewish mother do but personally bake a delectable to show the at the Democratic Club for the observance. who was always thoughtful and kind, and humanity. Having met their obligation as mem- who shared in my love of my mother’s Levitas’s first experience with Koch sweet appreciation of such thoughtfulness. And that is what she did; chocolate mandel bers of Congress, and having gathered in mandel bread.” Schiff Preschool helps identify new ways to deepen early childhood engagement

Temple Emanu-El, home to Schiff for congregational staff and lay leader- ment on their own to create change,” said Preschool, is one of 15 Reform congrega- ship involved in the initiative. There also Vicky Farhi, co-director of the URJ’s tions in North America selected to partic- will be monthly virtual gatherings and e- Expanding Our Reach. “The consistency ipate in Union for Reform Judaism’s learning opportunities. Finally, results of of belonging to a committed group—a Pursuing Excellence Through Your Early these strategic experiments will be shared community of practice—focused on simi- Childhood Center Community of with congregations outside the communi- lar areas of interest will encourage con- Practice. This congregational networking ties of practice and with the Reform gregations to delve more deeply and with group is aimed at discovering new ways movement at large. long term commitment to transforming for congregations to make the early child- “We believe that the relationships their culture. Working together, the net- hood center a gateway to deep, lifelong built among the community of practice work of participants will grapple with engagement for children and families participants will support creation and challenges and celebrate successes alike. innovation through a new paradigm. No among all of the congregations.” Through this initiative, Schiff longer will congregations need to experi- Preschool Director Sheila Purdin and Vice President of Education Ben Stone will meet with leaders from congrega- hunger for real connections. They want— tions with common interests to share they need—to be part of meaningful com- ideas and experiment together with new munities,” said URJ President Rabbi Rick strategies. Schiff Preschool of Temple Jacobs. “The URJ communities of prac- Emanu-El also will have access to the tice will give Reform congregations URJ’s Faculty of Expert Practitioners, opportunities to work together, take risks, some of the most renowned thought lead- explore new ideas, innovate, and have ers in their fields. unprecedented access to top experts.” “Temple Emanu-El’s Schiff The 15 participating congregations Preschool is a source of excitement, will work together formally for 18 learning, and engagement in our congre- months to push the boundaries of existing gation. Being part of the Community of congregational efforts, experiment in Practice allows us to examine what we their own communities, receive peer sup- are doing, how we are teaching, and how port and guidance along the way, create we can bring our program to a higher congregational changes, and garner skills level that will benefit our students and that will benefit all areas of congrega- our congregation,” said Rabbi Joseph tional life. Prass, senior rabbi of Temple Emanu-El. Each community of practice will “Across North America, people begin and end with an in-person meeting Page 10 THE JEWISH GEORGIAN March-April 2013 HAPPY PASSOVER FROM ALON’S

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At the same time, she will Not sure how to start, Bass found out in help develop recommendations for improv- July about JF&CS’ International Services— ing existing programs as well as for new From internment camp to citizen Tools for New Americans. He already had ones. She also will help facilitate communi- begun participating in JF&CS’ Holocaust cation among staff members, service Jack Bass came to the United States in Once they arrived, it was a whole new Survivors Program. Mark Farris, the providers, service recipients, their families, August 1944, after escaping the Nazis. He adventure. Citizenship Program specialist, ushered him and others. was 11 years old, accompanied by his moth- After being disinfected, they boarded through the process, from explaining every- “I am thrilled at the collaborative direc- er, grandmother, and baby sister, when they trains to Niagara Falls and crossed the thing to going with him to the International tion of the department and the opportunity arrived in Hoboken, New Jersey. Rainbow Bridge as a legal technicality to Rescue Committee (IRC) for help complet- to work with self-advocates, family mem- enter the United States. Then it was on to ing his citizenship application. Farris bers, providers, and advocacy organizations Oswego, 35 miles north of Syracuse, where accompanied Bass to his swearing in cere- to effect needed change,” said Bogan. “We they were housed, clothed, and fed in an mony. know Rome was not built in a day, and it empty Army training base. They remained It isn’t every day someone like Bass will take some time to address all the issues for two years. But because his mother was shows up, Farris said. “When I took him to that have been identified. We were charged sick after the war, she was too weak to take the IRC, everyone was amazed that he had a with moving forward in a deliberate and care of the young boy in the camp, so he permanent resident card from 1946. Most of inclusive fashion, seeking broad input and went to a foster home in Philadelphia. the ones they see are 5 to 10 years old from consensus. Dr. Li, the acting assistant com- “I was there a year and Amercanized places like Burma, Bhutan, and Somalia. missioner for the Division of myself,” Bass said. “When it was time to go Nobody had ever seen one from the 1940s.” Developmental Disabilities, has charged back to camp, we were given permanent res- Others came into the office when word our committee with building the best DD idency. The Hebrew Immigration Society got out, he said. Nobody could believe it. system in the nation. I think we can do it!” (HIAS) first put us in a huge building in “It’s very rare to go this length of time and Created by the governor and the downtown New York and then found a tene- to decide at this point in life to become a cit- General Assembly in 2009, DBHDD is ment house for us on the Lower East Side. izen. But as with anything, it’s never too responsible for most of the activities that “After a year on the streets of Philly, I late.” were undertaken by the Division of Mental was prepared for the Lower East Side. If we For Bass, becoming a citizen with the Health, Developmental Disabilities, and came out of the Holocaust the way we did, 148 others from so many countries brought Addictive Diseases, which had been part of how bad could this be?” said Bass, whose a feeling of elation. “When people come the former Department of Human jovial personality and natural humor belie here and become citizens, it’s a magical Resources. It provides and oversees com- his past. He grew up there, where his grand- change from the way things are back home. munity-based services across the state. In mother passed away in 1950 and his mother It’s the chance to be part of something won- FY 2010, it served more than 164,000 peo- Jack Bass (left), age 11, with his in 1971. derful. ple, including 19,000 with developmental mother and sister, Life Magazine “I was a survivor. I didn’t have a father, “Becoming a citizen is the only way to disabilities. Most of those served are unin- cover, August 1944 and my mother had passed away. I had no show my gratitude to the great men and sured or on Medicaid. guidance. I had to take care of myself.” His women who risk their lives so the rest of us Their voyage took them from an intern- sister, 10 years younger, had a good educa- can come and live under the protective BEN MASSELL DENTAL CLINIC CELE- ment camp in Italy, which they escaped dur- tion and job. Bass made a good living driv- shield of freedom,” he continued. “This is a BRATES 100 YEARS. On January 12, ing a bombing raid, to a journey on foot ing his own limousine for almost 30 years country of everlasting peace and fortune, more than 260 revelers came to honor one through the countryside to Naples, where and had a good social life. He came to love and that’s something to remember at every of Atlanta’s iconic organizations. The Ben they boarded the Henry Gibbins with other jazz, movies, and the great American pas- age. I feel great being one of you.” Massell Dental Clinic (BMDC) celebrated refugees headed to the United States. The time—baseball. 100 years with a gala event at the Defoor camouflaged ship had to dodge German sea- Eventually, he went on to marry, Centre, featuring top comedian Pete planes and U-boats and make it out of the divorce, and remarry. He had a daughter BOGAN APPOINTED TO ADVISORY Dominick, who had the crowd roaring. war zone undetected. It took 10 days to with his second wife. They moved to Dallas COUNCIL. Eve Event Co-Chairs Ellen Chalef and Billie cross the ocean. Ruth Gruber, the assistant to about three years ago and then to Roswell a Bogan has been Greenberg spearheaded the effort, which F.D.R.’s Secretary of the Interior, oversaw year ago. And on February 1, Bass entered a named to the successfully raised more than $130,000 to the trip and, years later, wrote a famous new phase of life as an American citizen. Developmental support BMDC. Cathy Selig, granddaugh- book. Haven: The Dramatic Story of 1,000 Why now, after nearly 70 years? Disabilities (DD) ter of the late Ben Massell, and Dr. Ronnie World War II Refugees and How They Came “My mom never became a citizen, so it Advisory Council Goldstein, whose family was pivotal in sus- to America retold the story. was OK for me not to become a citizen. [I of the Department taining the clinic in early years, rounded out of Behavioral the program. Jack Bass became a citizen on February 1. civilian direction when required by the Health & The highlight of the event was a tribute Here is the Oath of Citizenship he took on law; and that I take this obligation freely Developmental to Dr. Emile Fisher, the evening’s honoree. that momentous day: without any mental reservation or purpose Disabilities For more than 60 years, the 89-year-old of evasion; so help me God.” (DBHDD). periodontist has given countless hours to “I hereby declare, on oath, that I absolute- DBHDD pro- the all-volunteer dental clinic. Born to ly and entirely renounce and abjure all Eve Bogan vides treatment immigrant parents from Lebanon, Dr. allegiance and fidelity to any foreign and support services to people with mental Fisher put himself through college and then prince, potentate, state or sovereignty, of illnesses and addictive diseases and support went on to dental school with the help of whom or which I have heretofore been a to people with developmental disabilities, scholarships. He, in turn, has helped put subject or citizen; that I will support and including Intellectual disabilities. It serves hundreds of students through dental schools defend the Constitution and laws of the people with the most severe conditions and in the years since he graduated and began United States of America against all ene- those likely to be long term, including con- practicing. In addition to the scholarships mies, foreign and domestic; that I will sumers with forensic issues. Bogan will that bear his name, he has contributed to bear true faith and allegiance to the same; serve two years on the council. other scholarships and helped create an that I will bear arms on behalf of the Bogan is director of JF&CS’ endowment to ensure that future dentists United States when required by the law; Developmental Disabilities—Tools for who need help paying for school receive it. that I will perform noncombatant service Independence division. As a member of the “Dr. Fisher is an exemplar of service in the armed forces of the United States Jack Bass holds his citizenship DD Advisory Council, she will be responsi- and compassion,” said Keith Kirshner, when required by the law; that I will per- certificate ble for advising DBHDD on matters relat- director of BMDC. “He was the first spe- form work of national importance under ing to the care and service of people served by the department. Specifically, she will See JF&CS NEWS, page 17 March-April 2013 THE JEWISH GEORGIAN Page 17 Rosenberg signs to attend Hamilton College On February 13, Centennial High ball.” include: scholar-athlete for four years at On the field for the week of School senior, honor roll student, and star At Centennial, Chase belonged to the Centennial; North Fulton Chamber of September 24, Chase was named North quarterback committed to attend National Commerce Fulton/Forsyth Player of the Week for the Hamilton College in Clinton, New York. Honor Young Johns Creek game. He also was nominat- The college and the student have a profile Society Emerging ed for games on October 19 and 26 and of what each is seeking, and the selection and the Leader; featured in the Atlanta Journal- process is a matter of matching a stu- Beta Club Reflections Constitution and the Roswell Neighbor dent’s desires and abilities with the crite- and won Literary for his record-breaking performances. ria, culture, and goals of the institution. the top winner, He was named by the coaches to the Rosenberg said, “College is more award freshman second-team Class AAAAAA All-Region than the classroom, more than the sports from the and senior 6; was selected to play quarterback in the field, more than the interpersonal social football years; Good Fulton/Forsyth County Chamber Bowl aspects, more than the cultural compo- team. A Citizen All-Star game for 2012; and won the nents, more than the library, and more two-year Award from Wendy’s Heisman Award for Centennial than the physical facilities —- it is all of captain, he Georgia High School. this together. I see these four years as a received High Rosenberg is the son of Beth Ann and step in growth and development, an the School I.J. Rosenberg and is the brother of opportunity to challenge myself by seek- Excalibur Football University of Georgia students Lindsey ing an environment that will stimulate Award, magazine; Rosenberg, who is one of the managers of and demand a commitment to growth. I which is Beth Ann, Chase and I.J. Rosenberg and WSB- the women’s basketball team at UGA, found this at Hamilton. Now, I will be given to an TV (ABC) and Ashley Rosenberg, who is a pole- enrolled in an outstanding liberal arts col- athlete for outstanding leadership, loyal- Scholar-Athlete of the Week for metro vaulter on the UGA track team. lege with over 200 years of storied histo- ty, strength of character, integrity, and Atlanta for games of the week of ry and be able to continue to play foot- play on the field. Other recognitions November 9, 2012.

JF&CS News From page 16 cialist to start volunteering at the clinic. He treated each of his patients with great care and improved the lives of thousands of Atlantans.” A program of Jewish Family & Career Services of Atlanta, the Midtown Atlanta BMDC provides the area’s working poor and indigent populations with comprehen- Event co-chairs Ellen Chalef and sive dental services, in addition to physical Billie Greenberg raise their glasses and mental health services. of Fisher Fizz to toast the honoree. “As the clinic turns 100 years old, it is truly an honor for me to be part of it,” said Gary Miller, CEO of JF&CS. “It gives me a great deal of satisfaction knowing we’re helping so many people with basic oral health care and with their overall health care as well.” BMDC has been called one of the “crown jewels” of Atlanta and is known to be a powerful legacy in the city. “I am deeply grateful for your hard work and commitment to serving the mem- Dr. Emile Fisher happily accepts an bers of our community who cannot afford award presented to him in honor of dental care,” U.S. Rep. John Lewis said in his service at the Ben Massell a letter sent in honor of the anniversary. Dental Clinic. “Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. once said that have access to the services the clinic pro- injustice in health care was the most shock- vides. ing and inhumane form of inequality.” The generosity of the volunteer den- What began as the Morris Hirsch tists and donors makes it possible for Clinic, providing emergency health care as BMDC to continue to serve the communi- well as dental care to anyone who needed ty. In the four years since the clinic relocat- it, has evolved into a state-of-the-art dental ed to it modern facility at 700 14th Street, clinic serving the neediest population in the demand for appointments has soared. metro area. The 150 dentists come from a Today, under the leadership of Kirshner variety of backgrounds and faiths, and and Chief of Staff Dr. David Zelby, BMDC cover all the major dental specialties, provides upwards of $3 million in services. including dentures, endodontics, periodon- In addition to the range of specialty dental tics, orthodontics, and oral surgery. They services, the clinic offers wellness screen- dedicate their time and expertise each ings, eye care, and mental health therapy. month to people who otherwise would not Page 18 THE JEWISH GEORGIAN March-April 2013 appellate court judge for 35 years in bly the most enjoyable Super Bowl game Georgia before retiring and worked in the I’ve watched in years. And to think that Schwartz on Sports FBI under Herbert Hoover. Through Bill, the Falcons were only ten yards away from Sid was able to get Joe Cavallo, an FBI being in it. There’s always next year. agent on counterterrorism, to speak to the Edgewise group. MOVIES AND THE JEWISH GEOR- Because of his friendship with Judge GIAN SPORTS SCENE. My wife and I McMurray, Sid was invited to speak at the love going to the movies. We usually BY Jerry October 2012 luncheon meeting of The attend one a week. When you are retired Society and Alumni Atlanta Chapter, and a senior citizen, you can go during the Schwartz which comprises ex-FBI agents. Speaking day, when there are reduced prices and no on the topic of “Preserving Our Freedom,” crowds. Occasionally, we are the only WAR HEROES PRESERVE OUR FREE- he shared the story of his brothers’ deaths ones in the theater; I guess you could call DOM. Sid Stein is an interesting guy. As during World War II and showed the group it a private showing or a movie so bad that I’ve mentioned in previous columns, he’s their Purple Hearts. no one else wants to see it. also an excellent source of ideas and infor- Sid will continue to speak about free- Since 1996, we’ve also kept a record mation. dom, to help us remember that it is the sol- of each movie we’ve seen, including the Since 2011, Sid has made 25 volun- diers who gave us the freedom we enjoy in date, where we saw it, a rating of one to tary presentations to senior citizen groups; the United States today. If you are inter- four stars, and a short summary. The first religious, community, and civic organiza- ested in having him make a presentation to movie was Casino, in Miami, when we tions; veteran groups; and high schools your group, call him at 770-232-4887. were visiting my sister, Fran, and her hus- and college groups, speaking about veter- band, Ron. ans in his family and war heroes. Both of SUPER BOWL 2013. I know it’s the end We’ve seen 890 movies in a 17-year his brothers served during World War II of March and the Super Bowl XLVII is period. That’s a lot of popcorn eating and and died in combat: Hyman (“Bubba”) history, but it was such a unique and his- theater seating. I even made a list of the torical game that I wanted to include it in best and worst. Lincoln and Mystic River was killed after stepping on a mine shortly Sid Stein holding a collage of pic- after the Battle of Normandy, in August of this column. For the first time in Super are the best; The Crow and The Tree of Life tures presented to him by the FBI Bowl history, two brothers, John and Jim were easily the worst. 1944; Morris was a first lieutenant and organization of retired agents was killed in the Philippines by a Japanese Harbaugh, were the opposing head coach- I thought it would be fun to take some sniper’s bullet in 1945. The family es. Some people called it the “Super movies we’ve seen and tie them into the speakers on a variety of topics. Sid takes a Baugh.” The Harbaughs’ father, Jack, was Jewish Georgian sports scene in a humor- received the brothers’ Purple Heart genuine interest in other people and has medals, which Sid proudly displays in his a coach for over 35 years. When asked ous way, so let’s try a few. developed some interesting contacts at the what was the best advice he gave his sons, presentation. MJCCA. During a workout session at the He has been involved, along with his answer was a classic: “Get ahead and • The Watch: It’s not about Vince Vaughn Brill Fitness Center, he struck up a con- stay ahead.” and Ben Stiller guarding the neighbor- Eddie Ullman, in Edgewise, a group that versation with Bill and Rosemary meets at the MJCCA on Thursdays to hear The game had a little bit of every- hood. It’s what the other four guys on a McMurray. He found out that Bill was an thing: a kickoff return for a touchdown, a basketball team do when the star player safety at the end of the game, the lights goes one on one. going out for 34 minutes. (I wonder who • Bernie: It’s not Jack Black, but could be found the right breaker and turned them any number of guy’s names in the MJCCA on.) Beyoncé put on a great halftime per- softball league and definitely the guy who formance; I still think she’s responsible for owns the deli. the power failure. There was the drama of • Taken 2: Liam Nielsen isn’t the main Ray Lewis, who retired after this game character. It’s what happens when a guy and who also was involved in a 2000 gets beat off the dribble a second time in Super Bowl party that resulted in two men the same game. being knifed to death. Somehow Ray got • Actor of Valor: Forget the Navy Seals. off. That’s what good defense lawyers and It’s about the 5’7” guy stepping in front of lots of money can do for you. the 6’4”, 230-pound player in order to Nancy and I were invited to a Super draw a charging foul. Bowl party at Ellen and Eddie Ullman’s • It’s Complicated: You won’t see Meryl home, along with Judy and Ed Feldstein, Streep and Steve Martin. Instead, you’re Robyn and Marty Berger, Rona and Barry watching a guy try to explain the infield Seidel, Stephanie and Charley Copeland, fly rule to his wife. Linda and Leonard Sherman, and Joan and • Solitary Man: Michael Douglas isn’t in Dick Williams. The food and company the room, but it’s about the last guy picked were great! Ellen and Eddie were terrific in the basketball draft. hosts, and the food never stopped coming. • Guilt Trip: It’s not Barbara Streisand, but Eddie also organized some pools to your wife, who is giving you this when make things interesting. One had to do you leave her with the kids Sunday morn- with total points scored; Ed Feldstein, who ing to go play basketball. admitted knowing very little about profes- • The Help: It has nothing to do with civil sional football, won. (What else would rights, but it’s about what you ask for you expect?) The other pool had to do with when your man beats you to the basket. the difference in points between the win- • Seven Pounds: Will Smith is not at short- ner and loser. Charley Copeland and Dick stop, but it’s how heavy the ball feels Williams tied for first in that one, thanks when you’re trying to throw out a runner to that last-second safety, which every- from deep in the hole. body knew was coming except the 49ers. • Limitless: Bradley Cooper isn’t involved The women broke out the mah jongg in the number of turn-overs you witness in tiles during the first quarter, and, except a MJCCA cross-court game. for Joan Williams, chose to play rather than watch. Look for more movies in future It was a great game, and the comeback columns. Until next time drive for the by the 49ers just came short. It was proba- bucket and score. March-April 2013 THE JEWISH GEORGIAN Page 19

Federal & State Taxes | Income & Payroll Taxes | Tax Liens & Levies MJCCA NEWS IRS Settlement Offers-In-Compromise IRS & State Installment Payment Plans HABIMA CELEBRATES 20 YEARS WITH MJCCA’s Department of Arts & Culture. GREASE. Through March 17, Jerry’s Habima Each year, together with local professional Theatre, Georgia’s only theatrical company actors from the community, Jerry’s Habima directed and produced by professionals, fea- Theatre performers (ages 18+) present a turing actors with developmental disabilities, Broadway musical. The Blonder Family is celebrating its 20th anniversary season with Department is co-chaired by Ina Enoch and TAX PROBLEMS the ‘50s-style musical Grease: The School Lowell Fine. This year, Jerry’s Habima Version. Jerry’s Habima Theatre, recently fea- Theatre’s 20th Anniversary is co-chaired by tured in American Theatre Magazine, was the Laura Dinerman, Saba Silverman, and Faye Call for a free consultation: (404)364-1809 2007 recipient of the Spirit of Suzi Bass Siegel. Award for its long-term and consistent contri- Lois Blonder, benefactor of Jerry’s Jerry Abraham, Esq. Ahron S. Golding, Esq. bution to professionalism in Atlanta theater. Habima Theatre in loving memory of her hus- All productions are held at the Marcus Jewish band, Jerry Blonder, said, “Grease definitely LAW OFFICES OF ABRAHAM & GOLDING, P.C. Community Center of Atlanta’s Morris & Rae is ‘the one that I want’ to showcase the 20th 3525 Piedmont Rd | 7 Piedmont Center, Suite 300 | Atlanta, GA 30305 Former IRS Officer Frank Theater, 5342 Tilly Mill Road, season of Jerry’s Habima Theatre. It gives me Dunwoody. such joy to see how far this theater has come The Jewish Theological Seminary. “Unless you have been a part of this in 20 years and to witness all of the lives that Additionally, she graduated from Barnard remarkable theater over the past 20 years, it is have been deeply touched by it. From the College with a BA in religion and anthropol- hard to understand the magnitude of emotions dedicated actors that pour their hearts into ogy. Along the way to earning her PhD, she that are felt by the actors, their families, and each production to the inspired audiences attended Bank Street College and was invited the audiences,” explains Founding Chair Saba who can’t help but respond with standing to The Hebrew University as a visiting schol- Silverman. “Twenty years ago, I had to beg ovations—all are overcome with the enor- ar. my friends to come and donate some money mous impact of these performances.” After serving as a Jewish educator in to support the show, and now Habima is a Professionally directed by Dina New York City; Stamford, Connecticut; and nationally acclaimed, annual event that is a Shadwell, the productions also feature local West Palm Beach, Florida, Dr. Buxbaum ‘go-to’ for Atlanta audiences. It has gone theater artists, as well as interns from the moved to Atlanta in 2009, when she joined beyond my wildest dreams, and I am so MJCCA’s theater company, Company J. The the staff of the MJCCA as director of the Lisa amazed and awed each time I see a perform- participants of this special theater company Brill Institute of Jewish Learning and director ance. I leave every show with a huge smile on achieve new levels of self-confidence, moti- of the Florence Melton Adult School of my face.” vation, and socialization from the intensive Jewish Learning. She has taught Judaic pro- three-month process of rehearsals and per- gramming at the MJCCA since July 2009. The program now has 400 students, 25+ formances. This unique program provides a Dr. Shelley Buxbaum (left) receives classes, and seven metro Atlanta locations wonderful opportunity for developing new her Melton award for Excellence in plus one in Columbus. skills through a meaningful theater experi- Recruitment from CEO Judy Mars Gail Luxenberg, MJCCA CEO, said, ence. Kupchan. Ms. Silverman says, “Habima makes “We are so proud to have a person at Shelley’s level and dedication leading our Melton pro- people want to look at their own lives and On Dr. Buxbaum’s achievement, Melton gram here at the MJCCA. The MJCCA’s remember what is truly important—commu- CEO Judy Mars Kupchan said, “Shelley’s Melton School is one of the largest in the nity and supporting one another regardless amazing energy and her commitment to adult Melton worldwide network.” Luxenberg con- of differences. And the great music from learning set the bar very high for all of us. The tinued, “Shelley is a highly respected educa- Grease is just the way to celebrate!” relationship she has built in the community tor in the area of Jewish adult education, and Ms. Blonder adds, “What makes me so with congregations and day schools beyond she has put us on the map as a leader in the proud of Jerry’s Habima Theatre is that it the walls of the JCC offers a model for field. With all of the wonderful relationships provides a safe place for self-expression, Melton in every community.” she has built in the community, Shelley has allowing people to be themselves and come The Melton school, a project of the gone beyond the walls of our JCC, bringing alive on stage, without the fear of not being Hebrew University in Jerusalem, is found in our classes to people throughout metro accepted.” 48 communities globally. The MJCCA has Atlanta.” General admission tickets for Grease: sponsored Melton’s high-quality adult learn- The MJCCA’s Melton school is spon- The School Version are $35, and $15 for ing for fifteen years and provides classes from sored in affiliation with the internationally Josh Howland as Danny and Bess children 12 and under. MJCCA Members the Melton Scholars Curriculum for gradu- acclaimed Melton Center for Jewish Winebarger as Sandy, in the Jerryʼs tickets are $25, and $10 for children 12 and ates, as well as Foundations of Jewish Family Education in the Diaspora, at The Hebrew Habima Theatre production of Grease: under. Living, a tailor-made course for parents rais- University in Jerusalem. The Florence Melton The School Version (Photo: For additional information or to pur- ing Jewish children. The MJCCA has gradu- Adult School of Jewish Learning is the largest www.PeachtreePix.com) chase tickets, call the MJCCA’s Box Office ated more than 1,600 students from this plu- pluralistic adult Jewish education network in at 678-812-4002, or visit ralistic, non-denominational program of the world. Classes integrate Jewish history, Mark Benator, Habima actor says, “I’ve www.atlantajcc.org/boxoffice. study. law, language, practices, and ideas through been involved with Habima since it started. It The annual International Directors study of primary sources and group discus- has meant so much to me and to the other DR. SHELLEY BUXBAUM HONORED. Conference brings directors from the U.S., sion. Designed to accommodate “real life,” it actors with disabilities, since there’s not Dr. Shelley Buxbaum, MJCCA’s director of Canada, UK, Australia, New Zealand, Hong has no prerequisites, grades, exams, outside another theater like this in town.” Benator the Lisa F. Brill Institute for Jewish Learning Kong, and South Africa to focus on profes- reading, or homework. sional development, sharing best practices, continues, “We started with just a handful of and the Florence Melton Adult School of For more information about the and growing Jewishly. This year’s conference people, and now we have almost 40 actors Jewish Learning, recently returned from the MJCCA’s Lisa F. Brill Institute for Jewish theme, The Changing Jewish Landscape: and sold-out performances, with audiences 18th Annual Florence Melton School of Learning or the MJCCA’s Florence Melton Challenges and Opportunities, featured work- who are not only our family and friends.” Adult Jewish Learning International Adult School of Jewish Learning, contact shops and networking designed to support the Jerry’s Habima Theatre, a program of the Directors Conference, held in Israel. Shelley Buxbaum at 678-812-4152 or growth and sustainability of Melton schools, Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta, Buxbaum was honored with a new Melton [email protected]. For a com- as well as memorable presentations by rabbis is produced under the auspices of the award for Excellence in Recruitment, in plete schedule of classes, visit www.atlanta- and scholars. MJCCA’s Blonder Family Department for recognition of her leadership and best prac- jcc.org. Developmental Disabilities, and the tices in this field. Dr. Buxbaum earned her bachelor of reli- gious education, MA, and PhD degrees from Page 20 THE JEWISH GEORGIAN March-April 2013 Days of Remembrance Ceremony at Greenwood Cemetery

On April 7, 11:00 a.m., The Breman even though they are no longer with us, I of day.” Rotunda. Speakers have included every Museum, Hemshech, and The Weinberg always feel their presence on this special Each year, community, military, reli- U.S. president since 1979, Vice President Center For Holocaust Education at The day. I am so proud to be stepping into my gious, educational, and civic institutions Al Gore, and Secretary of State Colin Breman Museum will hold a Yom dad’s shoes, in the continuing effort to nationwide hold Holocaust remembrance Powell. This year, the national ceremony HaShoah/Days of Remembrance ceremo- stress the message that we should ‘Never observances, with the United States will be held on Thursday, April 11. ny. This 48th Annual Community-Wide Forget.’” Holocaust Memorial Museum leading the For more information contact Judy Yom HaShoah Commemoration will take The keynote speaker is Benjamin national ceremony in the U.S. Capitol Schancupp at [email protected]. place at the Memorial to The Six Million, Hirsch, renowned located at Greenwood Cemetery. architect and designer of the Never again: Heeding the warning signs award-winning Memorial to the Six from the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Million. Born in Germany, he wit- Seventy-five years ago, momentous escape together had to build new lives far nessed as a child the changes were occurring in Central from home, in places like the United desecration and Europe. Few understood the historic sig- States, South America, the Caribbean, or burning of his syna- nificance of the times, and fewer still saw China. gogue on these events as precursors to what would Although newspapers around the Kristallnacht. He become one of humanity’s darkest hours. world reported on the escalating violence, Benjamin Hirsch narrowly escaped By 1938, the Nazis had been in very few nations, individuals, or groups Memorial to The Six Million the Holocaust in a Kindertransport mis- power for five years, during which they chose to help. Those who did made a dif- sion, which ultimately brought him and systematically removed Jews from public ference. Rufus Jones and Clarence four of his siblings to Atlanta. life in Germany, stripping them of their Pickett, leaders of the American Friends Congress established the Days of “I’m deeply honored to have been rights as citizens, and severely limiting Service Committee, a U.S.-based Quaker Remembrance as the nation’s annual com- asked to speak at this year’s Yom HaShoah their employment opportunities. In that aid society, were motivated to act and memoration of the Holocaust. This year’s program commemorating the events of pivotal year, the year before Germany became ardent advocates for expanding theme, as designated by the United States 1938 and the horrific Kristallnacht riots of invaded Poland and ignited World War II, refugee assistance for children. They Holocaust Memorial Museum, in November 9 and 10 that I was an eye-wit- the treatment of Jews took a dramatic turn worked closely with welfare agencies to Washington, D.C., is “Never Again: ness to when I was a small boy of six. I can for the worse. With the German Reich’s help Jewish refugees in France, Spain, Heeding the Warning Signs.” Days of never forget the desecration of my beloved annexation of Austria in March and its and Portugal. Remembrance observances are being held Frankfurt synagogue and its sacred Torah. incorporation of the Czech border In Britain, Lola Hahn Warburg was in communities around the country during I thank G’d every day that my four older areas—which the nations of the world one of several prominent British and the week of April 7–14. siblings and I were able to escape failed to prevent at the Munich confer- German Jews who convinced the British Dr. Lili Baxter, director of The Germany and begin new lives in Atlanta. ence in September—an additional government to allow Jewish children Weinberg Center for But every day I’m also painfully aware of 200,000 Jews fell under Nazi rule and under 17 from Nazi Germany to immi- Holocaust the hole in our lives left by the absence of became targets of intense persecution, grate to the United Kingdom through a Education at The my parents and two younger siblings who humiliation, and violence. special Kindertransport program. The Breman Museum, perished in the Holocaust. That I will be Many were desperate to flee, but no first group landed in Harwich, on says, “Our Yom telling my story before the Memorial to the country would take them. Responding to December 2, 1938, bringing some 200 HaShoah Six Million at Greenwood Cemetery, mounting pressure to resolve the worsen- children from a Jewish orphanage in Commemoration is which I designed as a young architect fresh ing refugee crisis, President Franklin Berlin that Nazi radicals had destroyed on a reminder of the out of Georgia Tech and which was placed Roosevelt proposed an international con- Kristallnacht. Before it was ultimately dangers of indiffer- on the National Register in 2008, makes ference at Evian-les-Bains, France, in halted by the outbreak of World War II, ence. Each of us this year’s commemoration particularly July 1938. The nations invited were reas- the rescue operation brought some 10,000 must take responsi- meaningful for me.” sured that “no country will be expect- children, three-quarters of whom were bility for con- “The 2013 Days of Remembrance is ed...to receive a greater number of immi- Jewish, to relative safety in Great Britain. Dr. Lili Baxter fronting hatred and an opportunity to look back 75 years, grants than is permitted by existing legis- Looking back at the events of 1938, persecution in all its when momentous changes were occurring lation.” As a result, of the 32 nations rep- the signs of impending war and the forms and for promoting human dignity, in Europe, and to examine the responses of resented, only one—the Dominican Holocaust—territorial expansion, disre- democracy, and peace. While our Yom citizens and countries to the signs of Republic—agreed to accept a large num- gard for international law, persecution of HaShoah Commemoration is a solemn impending war and the Holocaust,” says ber of additional refugees. people based on their identity—are occasion, those present leave with a sense United States Holocaust Memorial Then, on November 9–10, 1938, undoubtedly clearer today than they were of renewal and hope, knowing they can Museum Director Sara J. Bloomfield. came Kristallnacht, a wave of violence then. Nonetheless, opportunities for inter- make a difference in making this a better “The dangers of indifference remain with unleashed by the Nazis that resulted in the national intervention, such as at the Evian world.” us, and understanding and acting on the death of at least 91 Jews, the destruction Conference, existed and could have saved Rhona Storch-Albright, 2013 Yom lessons of what happened then are vitally of hundreds of synagogues and many many lives. Why did so many countries HaShoah chair, representing Hemshech, important today.” more Jewish-owned businesses, and the and individuals fail to respond to the says, “It is my “For nearly half a century, Atlanta has arrest of some 30,000 Jewish men, most warning signs? And what can we learn honor to chair this commemorated the Holocaust by partici- of whom were transferred from local pris- from the few who chose to act, despite year’s pating in Yom ons to the Dachau, Buchenwald, and widespread indifference? Yom HaShoah com- HaShoah at Sachsenhausen concentration camps. As we reflect on these questions, we memoration in Greenwood The Jews of Central Europe strug- remember all whose lives were lost or memory of my par- Cemetery,” says gled to maintain their communities and forever altered by the Holocaust. And we ents, Marty and Aaron Berger, exec- their dignity, but the impact of these are challenged to think about what might Dora Storch. I will utive director of events was devastating. In addition to the motivate us to respond to warning signs always remember The Breman loss of life and the destruction of proper- of genocide today. History teaches us that coming to our Museum. “This is ty, Kristallnacht ripped apart many fami- genocide can be prevented if enough peo- memorial monu- one of the oldest lies, as parents sought desperately to send ple care enough to act. Our choices in ment with my par- monuments in the their children to safety even if they could response to hatred truly do matter, and Rhona Storch- ents every year country, which adds not secure exit visas for themselves as together we can help fulfill the promise of well. Those families fortunate enough to “Never Again.” Albright since 1965, and, Aaron Berger to the solemnness March-April 2013 THE JEWISH GEORGIAN Page 21 Waffle Palace a most happy place

the other is resistant until finally he tells The play’s plot revolves around a the waitress he’ll have pancakes! long-established diner in the area of Immediately, the whole diner shakes, BY Leon 14th Street in Atlanta. Two developers with flickering lights and loud explo- want to build a Midtown mixed-use sions, accompanied by a massive flow Socol center and have acquired all the proper- of waffle batter that slithers down the ty—except for the Waffle Palace. It has diner’s windows like lava from a vol- If you’ve never been to a Waffle been in the owner’s family for several cano. House, you need to see the hit comedy generations, and he resists the offers to People who have been to a Waffle “The Waffle Palace,” in its return sell, even though his business has fallen House find the play a nostalgic adven- engagement at Horizon Theatre off greatly. ture, as they recall their own experi- Company. If you’re a customer of the The play is punctuated with charac- ences there. Many customers have been diners, you’ll connect with all the activ- ters that are based on the playwrights’ eating there for years and years. In my ities and fun that is captured by the real-life experiences. The diner is a own family, I recall my now-deceased playwrights, Larry Larson and Eddie 24/7 operation because the owner lost brother-in-law, Sidney Feldman. He Levi Lee. They picked up humorous the door keys years ago. could afford to eat in any restaurant in tidbits about the place during months of You will get a bellyful of laughter, Atlanta, but he was addicted to Waffle visits. You might recognize yourself as as the fast-paced sketches will have you House breakfasts and the patrons that one of the play’s characters. The play rolling in the aisles. In one scene, the frequented the diner. originally opened last year at the developers visit the Palace to plead with Every morning, Sidney would go to Federation Horizon Theatre and was a sellout. the Waffle House and order the same food items. The waitstaff got to know his preferences so well they never gave News him a menu, but when he sat down, they placed his order instantly. One morning, Sidney met a man at ATLANTA JEWISH TEEN FOUNDA- TION. The Atlanta Jewish Teen the counter and learned he operated a Foundation launched on January 14. successful car-wash business and want- The talented and diverse group of teen ed to open a second one. His bank participants includes: Jonah Adler, wouldn’t give him a loan. Sidney took Yeshiva Atlanta High School; Erik the man back to his banker and secured Benjamin, Woodward Academy; Louis the loan for him. Berch, Pope High School; Rachel Another time, the four Feldman sib- Boxer, Woodward Academy; Talia lings and their spouses went on a vaca- Capozzoli, Woodward Academy; Gabe tion to a Gulf Shores resort. The women Feldstein, The Weber School; Rachel packed a ton of food, and on the first Jones, The Weber School; Dafna morning of our stay, they prepared a Kadosh, Yeshiva Atlanta High School; great breakfast for us. We sat down to Gina Karseboom, Riverwood eat, but Sidney wasn’t at the table. No International Charter School; Matthew one knew where he was, and when he Kurzweil, The Weber School; Jared showed up about an hour later, he Ladden, Woodward Academy; Leslie explained that he had spotted a Waffle Levinson, Centennial High School; House nearby as we drove into the Rachel Lewyn, The Paideia School; Eric Mendenhall, LaLa Cochran, Marguerite Hannah, Larry Larson, Allan Corey Ratnowsky, Walton High Edwards, and Maria Sager-Rodriguez (photo: Horizon Theatre Company) resort and had gone there for a familiar breakfast. School; Lauren Rein, The Weber School; Rebecca Schapiro, The Paideia Even on the drive back to Atlanta, School; Adam Shindler, Northview we didn’t stop for breakfast until High School; Adam Sillins, Riverwood Sidney spied a Waffle House. Naturally, International Charter School; Rachel that’s where we ate, and Sidney picked Silverstein, Wheeler High School; Syd up the check for everyone in the diner. Taylor-Klaus, The Paideia School; It wasn’t just the food that attracted Rachel Wachtel, Dunwoody High Sidney to the Waffle House. He made School; and Jake Weiser, The Weber many acquaintances and friendships School. there, but none was as dear to him as As a group, these teens are charged Larry Martino. They met every morning with the responsibility of allocating for breakfast and discussed the topics of $10,000 in grant money to non-profit the world, offering advice to each other programs or organizations of their and friendship. choice. Each week, AJTF members will Larry told me he still misses post blog entries reflecting on their Sidney, but he still has his breakfast at experiences as a part of this unique pro- the Waffle House each day, although it’s gram. The blog can be found at not the same without his buddy. 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or sealable plastic bags for use in cooking. • Some items may be frozen or stored from year to year; when in doubt, ask the manu- Kosher Affairs facturer. • The dollar store is your friend—for decora- By Roberta Scher the label, e.g., Domino’s light and dark tions, disposables, afikomen gifts, and more. brown sugar. Passover is almost here. It’s a holiday • Prior to Passover, Breakstone and Publix Guidelines change from year to year, so that requires extraordinary energy, detailed dairy products with Passover certification are always check with the AKC or other rabbini- organization, and meticulous planning, and, usually available at Publix. cal authority. By the way, the AKC offers an of course, much preparation. It is also a time • Make your own preserves. I enjoy making annual kosher-for-Passover food guide—per- Frogs and Locusts from Zeldaʼs that seriously stretches the food-shopping orange preserves and strawberry preservesAfect for local shoppers. To receive a copy, call Sweet Shoppe budget. I am once again sharing some sug- every year. 404-634-4063. gestions (old and new) on how to save money • Make your own vanilla sugar using vanilla • Kosherwine.com offers the largest online at Passover. beans. SHOPPING THE INTERNET selection of kosher wine in the country. • Use chicken bones to make your soup; for • Online Passover store Aviglatt.com offers PASSOVER SHOPPING AND convenience, tie them in cheesecloth. Some of these products are available, free shipping on orders over $100. FOOD PREPARATION TIPS • If you have a Passover-designated food not only online but in local stores as well. • For disposable tableware, try processor, make your own matzoh meal, mat- When possible, do support our local retailers. Papergoods.com (free shipping on orders • When possible, use everyday products such zoh farfel, powdered sugar, chopped nuts, over $49), Mypapershop.com (free shipping as these items, which are considered kosher etc. If you are thinking of purchasing a • Shabtai Gourmet (shabtai-gourmet.com): on orders $50 and over), or without special Passover certification: pure Vitamix or similar high-powered blender, This line of gluten-free baked goods is Smartyhadaparty.com (unique disposable granulated sugar, non-iodized salt, sea salt, pre-Passover is the time. kosher-for-Passover year-round. The flat rate tableware; free shipping on orders over most whole spices, baking soda, unflavored • When possible, make cookies and cakes for U.S. shipping is $5.95 per order. $275). cocoa (such as Hershey’s), extra virgin olive instead of purchasing—so much more deli- • Zelda’s Sweet Shoppe (zeldas.net): Love oil, raw whole nuts (such as pecans and cious and economical! their chocolate marshmallow frogs and MORE PASSOVER PRODUCTS almonds without additives), salmon (such as • Buy early, before the supermarkets run out locusts, gourmet chocolate bark, and chiffon Kirkland brand frozen), ReaLemon and of the less costly brands. cake. • Maple Nut Matzolah: Created by Atlantans ReaLime juices, plain tea, and plain ground • Create a buying group of friends, and order • Ohnuts (ohnuts.com) carries hundreds of Wayne and Laura Silverman and their daugh- coffee. hard-to-find or locally costly items online. kosher for Passover snacks, cakes, cookies, A • Some everyday food brands have year- • Make a master list, and update it yearly. and sweets. See KOSHER AFFAIRS, page 34 round kosher-for-Passover certification on • Freeze leftover Seder wine in ice cube trays A Passover Seder in World War II Germany

By Howard Margol 105mm Howitzer, Section 2, and Hilbert on our left and the 36th Division on our other food items were brought from was a gunner on a similar Howitzer, in right. The 42nd Division was then ordered France. Rabbi Bohnen even managed to In 1942, my twin brother, Hilbert, and Section 3. We were generally close enough to rest in place in order to bring up replace- have a large quantity of small Passover I enlisted in the Army Reserve while stu- to yell to each other. ments and fresh supplies and equipment. Haggadahs printed up. On the evening of dents at the University of Florida. We were On Friday, March 23, 1945, we cap- Our division Jewish chaplain, Capt. March 29, the first Passover Seder on soon called to active duty, and, on April 5, tured Dahn, Germany. The 42nd Division Rabbi Eli Bohnen, looked at his Hebrew German soil since before the beginning of 1943, we reported at Camp Blanding, was squeezed between the 45th Division calendar and realized that on the 15th day World War II was held in Dahn, Germany. Florida. of Nisan 5705 (Thursday, March 29), the Fifteen hundred Jewish soldiers, most AAfter the five Sullivan brothers went first night of Passover would be observed. from the 42nd Division, but some from down on the same ship in the Pacific, the He quickly contactedA our division com- surrounding Army units, took part in the Army would not allow brothers to serve mander, Major General Harry Collins, and Seder. It was held in the cafeteria of a for- together in the same combat unit. General Collins agreed to organize a mer German school. The Army cooks pre- Consequently, it was not long before my Passover Seder. pared the meal, and local Germans were brother and I were separated and ended up Fresh chickens, French wine, and pressed into service as waiters and wait- in different Army divisions. resses. In addition to the Passover serv- After finding out that President Howard Margol at ice, we enjoyed the fresh food and expe- Roosevelt would make an exception in the the capture of a rience of Germans waiting on us as ser- Acase of twins, our mother wrote a letter to German airfield in vants. the president, in which she requested that Furth, Germany, 5 That night, we observed the commem- her twin sons be together. Soon after, my miles NW of oration of the liberation of the Jews from brother and I were together again in the Nuremberg, April Egyptian bondage 2000 years before. same unit. That is why we engaged in com- 1945. The white silk Little did we know that four weeks later, bat in France as members of the 392nd Howard Margol on occupation neck scarf is from a on April 29, we would liberate thousands Field Artillery Battalion, 42nd Infantry duty in Austria, 1945. German Air Force of Jews from Nazi bondage at the Dachau Rainbow Division. I was a gunner on a parachute. concentration camp. Page 26 THE JEWISH GEORGIAN March-April 2013 THERE'S MORE TO EXPLORE AT YOUR MJCCA Mark Your Calendar for these Exciting Programs

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Scholarship of Tennessee’s Dental School, showed the doc- Shabbat literally means “stopping” or “end,” Semifinalist, is now umentary film that Emory produced about the and its celebration forces people to stop run- recognized as a scandal to help atone for this shameful episode. ning in circles and be more present and bal- Finalist in the 2013 anced. competition. To be considered for a National Merit Scholarship, Semifinalists must advance to Finalist CHOIR AND BUZZ. The GHA choir per- standing in the compe- formed the National Anthem at a Georgia Tech tition and are then cho- Women’s basketball game. They were pleased sen from the Finalist group based on academic to meet not only the Yellow Jackets cheerlead- record, two sets of test scores, a school offi- ers, but the mascot. Surrounding Buzz (from cial’s written recommendation, information CHAG PURIM SAMEACH. Nowhere is left ) are Sarah Solon, Joseph Vogel, Manny SCIENCE FAIR WINNERS. Middle about the student’s activities and leadership, Purim’s spirit more evident than at The Weber Goldin, Ari Slomka, Max Schurvitz, Ella Schoolers at the Greenfield Hebrew Academy and the Finalist’s own essay. School. This year, students, faculty, and staff Goldstein, Jacob Goldstein, Yonatan Levy, were eager participants in this year’s Science outdid themselves with costumes ranging from Eliana Goldin, Bar Stern, Daliya Wallenstein, Fair, arranged by teachers Katherine Greenfield Teletubbies to “Reno 911” police officers— Rachel Seeman, and Sophie Knapp. there was even a Delek sighting. There was a and Sarah Topper. Students came up with Megilat Esther reading (featuring student-pro- hypotheses about subjects that interested them, duced “Megilah Bytes”) and a seudah (festive on topics ranging from the physics of sports to meal). Students made mishloach manot (gift the psychology of fashion choices. Pictured: food baskets) and gave matanot l’evyonim (back, from left) Science teacher Katherine (gifts to the needy), by participating in a facul- Greenfield, Nuriel Gadelov, Rem Hellman, ty-sponsored silent auction, with proceeds Elye Robinovitz, Danny Sanders, Dan Jutan, going to JF&CS and the Atlanta Community Devorah Chasen, Bella Cantor, and science Food Bank. The day ended with a talent show teacher Sarah Topper; (front) Gedalya and Purim Shpiel. Feingold, Annie Intro, Micah Frankel, Nathan Posner, Leah Bader, Karen Asher, Linsey Cohen, Alexander Smirin, and Liana Slomka WRESTLING TEAM DOESN’T DISAP- POINT. Weber’s Wrestling Rams showed impressive wrestling skills with solid finishes at the region tournament. The entire team qual- MITZVAH DAY. As a tribute to the Reverend ified for the State Individual Tournament. The Martin Luther King, Jr., GHA Middle wrestlers who placed at region include: Josh Schoolers devoted a whole day to community Cohen, 1st place; Doran Fitterman, 1st place; service and many forms of tikkun olam (repair- Jonathan Geller, 2nd place; Daniel Whitesides, ing the world). Students chose from a menu of 2nd place; and Rourke Rabinowitz, 3rd place. eight destinations for their service work, opting to help people, animals, Israel, and the environ- IGNORANCE IS NO DEFENSE. J. Tom ment. Here, 8th-grade student Leah Bader TECH FAIR. GHA hosted the 9th Annual Morgan, author of Ignorance Is No Defense: A plays with a puppy she met at PAWS, an North Atlanta Jewish Students’ Technology Teenager’s Guide to Georgia Law, spoke with Atlanta animal shelter. Weber parents and students about Georgia law Fair at the end of January. GHA students made as it applies to teenagers. The former district their best showing in the tech fair’s nine-year attorney of DeKalb County and now a lawyer history, taking nearly half of the 71 available in private practice, J. Tom has firsthand knowl- ribbons, including 17 1st-place ribbons. edge of the impact of Georgia’s criminal laws Pictured: (back, from left) Shiraz Agichtein, on teenagers. Using real-life examples, he Eliana Goldin, Ari Slomka, Raina Grossbard, explained Georgia’s laws in a compelling way, Arielle Wallenstein, Sophie Knapp, Daliya pointing out many surprising aspects of Wallenstein, Ella Goldstein, Jared Amdur, Georgia laws that every family and their Katherine Cranman, Sam Brenner, Nissa DR. BRICKMAN VISITS. Dr. Perry teenagers should know. Pictured: (from left) Newman, and Elizabeth Grant; (front) Wade Brickman, recipient of Emory University’s Chere Stadler, J. Tom Morgan, and Simcha Rabinowitz, Dan Jutan, Yoni Bachar, Isabelle Jacobs, and Matthew Chen “Maker of History Award,” spoke at Weber as Pearl AN EVENING WITH AVNER. Avner the part of the New Journeys series, which brings Eccentric, a beloved performer and graduate of SIDDUR PLAY. The 1st-grade students at prominent individuals to the school to address WOMEN OF WEBER FIND BALANCE. GHA, returned to the school for its 60th GHA received their very own siddurim (prayer seniors. Nearly sixty years after being told to Twenty Weber women gathered to hear Michal Birthday Bash. His show was brilliantly funny, books) at the Chagigat HaSiddur ceremony. March-April 2013 THE JEWISH GEORGIAN Page 29 and the Bash was a great success. But all great Jodie Wittenberg enjoy the illusionist perform- acknowledges out- 28 students, who submitted 35 projects. performers need assistance! Here, Avner incor- ing at TDSA’s annual Main Event: Cirque du standing 8th-9th- Pictured: (front, from left) Zach Cohen, Jared porates Eliya Brog, GHA student and audience Simcha. grade students like Solovei, Willie Lieberman, Justin Thompson, volunteer, into his act. Jenny Lee, who and Ohad Rau; (back, from left) Ben Cohen, have demonstrated Brandon Jaffe, Matt Diamond, and Ross excellence in aca- Williams. The project on the table is the first- demics, athletics, place robotics category winner, created by Ben the arts, leader- Cohen and Ross Williams. Their robot, when ship, and service placed inside a maze, will find the correct route to their communi- to exit the maze. ties.

CELEBRATION. On February 11, Torah Day QUAIL AT SCHOOL. Rabbi Ariel Asa brought School of Atlanta students greeted Rosh in two quail and a few of their eggs for the stu- Chodesh Adar with simcha and dancing. dents to see, bringing alive the parsha that they were studying.

TECHNOLOGY FAIR. Twenty Epstein stu- LEARNING ABOUT COMMUNITY. A field dents placed in the top 3, and 12 took 1st-place trip to visit people and places in the communi- honors at the 2013 NAJS Technology Fair. ty helped the five-year-olds in the Davis They will now compete at the 2013 Georgia Mechina: Kindergarten Prep class understand Educational Technology Fair. Those honored more about how people interact in a communi- were: (back, from left) Jared Rakusin, Hallie ty and the important roles that people plays. On HEADY STUFF. The genre of fantasy books Bernstein, Jeffrey Parmet, Yoel Alperin, Shaun this day, students went on behind-the-scenes captured the imaginations of TDSA 5th-grade Regenbaum, Elaine Berger, and Isabel Berlin; tours of a dentist office, a yogurt shop, and the students. The students made book report “hats” (middle) Eitan Pritzker, David Leavitt, Emma Dunwoody Library. Here, Tahel Shantzer as a way of sharing information about the LET THE BAND PLAY ON. This year, under Nowitz, Carly Judenberg, Lilah Juliet Presser learns how to check out a book the way librar- books they read with classmates and parents. the direction of Music Specialist Gale Scott, Weiss, Micayla Pollak, May Abravanel, and ians do. The Epstein School formed its first Band Jacob Alayof; (front) Ava Granot, Hannah Program. An extension of the elementary Dobkin, Maddy Gertz, Emma Mailman, and music curriculum, the program is for 3rd-5th- Regan Lapes grade students interested in a more challenging music experience. Group instruction is given for flute, clarinet, alto saxophone, trumpet, trombone, and percussion. Students start the learning process in a multi-instrument class and progress as a group, making teamwork an emphasis of the class. Music literacy and per- formance skills are taken to a higher level than the general music curriculum. Pictured: 3rd- SIDDUR PRESENTATION. TDSA 1st-grade grade student Lu Lu Rosenberg ROCK OUT! Middle School students warmed boys received their siddurim following their up a January evening with great rock classics fabulous musical presentation. during the Davis Academy Winter Concert. Fusion Band students in 6th, 7th, and 8th grades played songs by The Beatles, Queen, A HISTORY LESSON. Davis Academy 3rd- Led Zeppelin, Journey, The Go Go’s, Van grade students learned about the Cherokee Morrison, and many others. Eighth-graders put Tribe in a special program at The Atlanta on a great performance: (front, from left) History Center. In a personalized re-enactment, Jessica Thompson, and Scott Storper; (back) each student was given the name of a real per- Alex Heller, Max Friedman, and Ben Cohen son who walked the Trail of Tears. Here, Davis GIFTED EDUCATION. This year, several students learn about the types of tools used by Epstein educators are participating in the the Cherokees as they walked their sad and dif- Metropolitan Regional Educational Service ficult journey. Agency’s In-Field Gifted Endorsement WINNERS. Participants in TDSA’s SeFeRR Certification Program. After completing the Program, which promotes the values of Safety, two-year program’s 200 hours of coursework Friendly, Responsible, and Respectful, receive and applied field experiences, the following recognition and rewards. teachers will be able to add gifted certification to their Georgia teacher certification: (back, from left) Laura Bidlack, Liz Schwert, Rachel Landes, Abby Suss, Pam Nowitz, Ali Berman, Debbie Levine, and Beth Walter; (front) Ada Gelb, Dr. Tal Grinfas-David, Melanie Mailman, Robin Walters, Karen Wajsman, and Stephanie Wachtel. Not pictured: Kathryn Godwin and Caroline Bligh RED, WHITE, AND BLUE. Davis Academy TECH FAIR WINNERS. Davis students made kindergarteners embraced the theme of patriot- HONOR SOCIETY. Epstein 8th-grader Jenny a great showing at the 2013 NAJS Technology ism in a musical program honoring Presidents Lee Judenberg has been accepted into the pres- Fair, taking six 1st-place categories, with some Day. From “America the Beautiful,” “Three tigious American Hebrew Academy Honor excellent and innovative technology projects. CIRQUE DU SIMCHA. Honorees Josh and Society. This international honor society In all, The Davis Academy was represented by See CLASSNOTES, page 32 Page 30 THE JEWISH GEORGIAN March-April 2013 Bert Lewyn’s On the Run in Nazi Berlin remains vital, relevant

was the same age as the Hitler Youth I had Hene Geffen, of Atlanta. Sara Hene was my Because he was young and healthy and written about.” grandmother, and her sister, Batya Levin, of had studied metalworking, Bert was ordered Dr. Bartoletti was not really sure what to Kovno, Lithuania, was Bert’s grandmother. to leave his parents and accompany a do. Her research had been quite extensive, Gestapo agent. “My parents were being including interviewing some Jews from taken away from me. This might be my only Berlin who had survived. Over the weekend opportunity to say good-bye. My mother following her was just coming to understand the Gestapo meeting with me, agent’s orders. A look of unspeakable horror BY David Geffen and she cracked open came over her face. She moaned...my Rita Geffen Bert’s book and father’s eyes were blank, his face broken. We began to read. all fell into each other’s arms...gripped each There she found other tightly hoping the Nazis would not be Dedicated to my cousin, Bert Lewyn, on his the tale of a Jewish able to penetrate. It was over. Although I 90th, zaddik birthday, his wife, Esther, and youth in Berlin, could not have known at the time, I would their family. which was, for never see my parents again.” Bert Lewyn Bartoletti, a “gem,” Johanna and Leopold were taken away “When I had completed the first draft of demonstrating the on March 28, 1942, and sent to Trawniki, my book Hitler Youth: Growing up in uniqueness of Bert’s existence in the horror Poland. Recently, Bert received word of Hitler’s Shadow, I sought out Rabbi David swirling all about him. their fate. “From Trawniki station, they had Geffen at Temple Israel, in Scranton, “We never know who will survive a to walk as a part of their group 12 kilometers Pennsylvania, and asked him if he would be tragedy,” Dr. Bartoletti noted after reading to a ghetto called Piaski. They had to live willing to read my manuscript.” the book, “just as we don’t know who will Bert and Esther Lewyn under horrible conditions—no proper step up to be a hero—but there is something rooms—only scarce food, no sanitary facili- in Bert that he drew upon to survive. Was it Esther Sloan Lewyn, Bert’s wife for the ties. In autumn 1942, the SS marched them faith? Divine intervention? Miracles that last 61 years, wrote the following: “Bert to Sobibor, where they were executed. Their were presented to him, but not others? There remembered his parents corresponding with bodies were stuffed into open graves.” is no easy answer. His survival is much more Rabbi and Mrs. Geffen in the 1930s, when Now Bert was on his own. From late complex than that. I saw it as a tale that he was quite young. Almost thirty of those March 1942 until May 1945, he used his rivaled The Pianist. It became most impor- letters survived, a testament to deep love of mind, his stealth, his muscles, and his intu- tant for me to include his story in my book.” the rabbi and his wife for their niece and ition to stay alive and become one of those In 2005, Scholastic Press published nephew and great nephew.” Esther contin- 1,700 Berlin Jews who survived in the city Hitler Youth by Dr. Bartoletti. Eight years ued, “Bert always thought of the Geffens as itself. later, 140,000 copies have been sold, plus the the closest thing he had to parents, after they He points to three miracles that saved book has been translated into German and is brought him to Atlanta sixty-four years ago. him. used as a text for German high school stu- After the war was over, Bert recalls, Rabbi “What were the odds that I would dents. Geffen was looking for his father and found encounter my friend Heinrich on my way to In On the Run in Nazi Berlin, Bert Bert in a DP camp in Germany.” work at the gun factory? That Heinrich Lewyn relates poignantly what he had to do Despite the efforts of Rabbi Geffen and would risk severe punishment to tell me that daily to stay alive in the years from 1942 to other relatives, Leopold could not take the all Jewish workers were being deported.... 1945. A self-described “U-boat,” he lived step required to get his family out of Had I missed him, I would have been deport- Speaking is Dr. Susan Campbell secretly in the homes of kind souls, at times Germany. ed along with the other Jewish workers to a Bartoletti, of in the guise of an SS man, in bombed-out When Kristallnacht occurred in 1938, it concentration camp.” The first miracle for Moscow, skeletons of buildings, in a Gestapo prison was too late for the Lewyn family—no exit Bert. Pennsylvania, the from which he escaped, and then in the home visas, no possibilities to escape the Nazi “What were the odds that, once I was author of seventeen of friends at the end of the war, where the regime. Bert recalled the shock of his family finally arrested by the Gestapo, I would find books for children greatest “miracle” of all was convincing entrapped with little or no hope, and Dr. myself in a prison where I could make a key and teens. Many of Russian soldiers that he was a Jew and not a Bartoletti weaves that terrible memory into to a locked gate enabling me to escape?” her books have won Nazi in hiding. her Hitler Youth. Miracle No. 2. prizes and awards, How the book came into being is itself a On March 27, 1942, there came the The third miracle happened in May of but, most of all, story, since Bert was hesitant to discuss his inevitable knock on the door. Bert let two 1945, as the war ended. Several Russian sol- Dr. Susan Campbell people love to read personal history. It was his first cousin in Gestapo agents enter with their line, “Herr diers burst into the apartment where Bert Bartoletti them, enjoy them Jerusalem, Prof. Dov Levin, a noted expert Lewyn, we are here to assist you.” was staying with a friendly family. The sol- and learn from in oral history and also a survivor, who, in This was an infamous Gestapo tactic. diers were about to kill these individuals, them. It was a great honor for me, both to 1980, initiated the process. During a family Supposedly “they wanted to help the Jews in thinking they were Nazis in hiding. With meet her then in 2002 and to continue to be visit to the U.S., Dov asked Bert questions these troubling times. The Gestapo watched amazing bravado, Bert was able to prove that her friend a decade later. and taped the replies. A decade later, after us closely, stone-faced and businesslike. For they were Jews by mentioning his uncle, “After Rabbi Geffen read my draft, he Bev Saltzman, a professional CNN all they said, they were not there to help us. Boris Levin, an electrical engineer in showed me researcher, married Marc Lewyn, Bert’s son, This day was a culmination of events, for Moscow who had published textbooks in the the self-pub- she worked tirelessly with her father-in-law, their business was the Obliteration of our field. One Russian soldier, a Jew and an elec- lished mem- prying from his memory facts long forgot- Race.” trician, had used Boris Levin’s materials. He oir On the ten. Then Bev and Bert wrote the book. They were transported to the believed Bert and ordered his fellow soldiers Run in Nazi “Bert was amazing during the years we spent Levetzowstrasse Synagogue in the Moabit not to kill them. Miracle No. 3 now opened Berlin, by his working on the book,” Bev said. “He was district of Berlin—no longer religious, but the door to freedom as the war ended. cousin Bert incredible in that he could answer any ques- now a massive collection point for hundreds As fate would have it, almost four years Lewyn and tion, no matter how painful.” of Berlin Jews. Bert recalled, “I was in a were to pass before Bert Lewyn was able to his daughter- Who is Bert Lewyn, an Atlanta resident panic. From somewhere deep within me, I leave Germany and join Sara Hene and in-law, Bev for 64 years? For me personally, he has spe- felt the beginnings of a rage, rising and Rabbi Tobias Geffen in Atlanta, in June Lewyn. cial meaning, since he is my cousin. Bert spreading through my body like an electrical 1949. Rabbi Geffen was born in Berlin, in 1923, to Johanna and current, until I thought I would explode. ‘Oh Here, he married Esther Sloan 61 years emphasized Leopold Lewyn, who were butchered by the my God, they’re going to separate me from ago. Esther explained how she and Bert met that Bert, a Nazis. Leopold was the nephew of Sara my parents.’” Berlin native, See BERT LEWYN, page 31 March-April 2013 THE JEWISH GEORGIAN Page 31 Shema prayer, they discovered that it con- BIG BASH. Jewish Student Union (JSU) of tains the biblical sources underlying the Atlanta and NCSY made history by hosting mitzvah itself. Rabbi Neiditch also related Atlanta’s largest overnight Jewish teen JSU NEWS to them the story of Yaakov and his sons event. Held at Andretti’s Entertainment, the (the 12 Tribes of Israel) and the events lead- third annual “All-Nighter” drew over 320 JEWISH STUDENT UNION STANDS Teens learned about the history of the State ing up to the first time Shema was said in Atlanta teens from 38 local high schools. To WITH ISRAEL. What is the truth about the of Israel, the Jewish claims to the land, and Jewish history. start off the event, teens gathered for a mov- current conflict in the Middle East? Why the background of the current conflict. In As part of the hands-on activity that ing havdalah ceremony, officially ending can’t there just be peace? What is the rela- light of the misinformation relayed by the accompanied the group discussion, the Shabbat with words of inspiration from tionship between the Jewish people and media, Rabbi Chaim Neiditch provided a teens were given wooden mezuzah cases of Executive Director Rabbi Chaim Neiditch. Israel? forum for participants to ask questions and their own to customize, paint, and decorate Then, everyone hit the go-kart track for a These are just a few of the many ques- learn the facts. according to their own personal prefer- JSU club presidents’ race. Teens stayed tions to which Atlanta Jewish teens want Teens made over 100 banners for the ences. The mitzvah of mezuzah thus wide awake with activities including answers. IDF, filled with supportive messages to let became far more meaningful to all of the Andretti’s extreme ropes course, rock Recently, approximately 300 teens ral- the soldiers know that the JSU stands with high schoolers. Many of them went home climbing wall, bowling alley, and unlimited lied together at 13 Atlanta-area Jewish Israel and supports our troops. Many of and attached their mezuzahs to their bed- access arcade. An NCSY alumnus joined Student Union clubs to support Israel. these teens were motivated to broadcast room doorposts, and others planned on the party to DJ simcha dancing and music messages via social media, showing the using them on their college dorm rooms in the sky lounge, which lasted early into world their support for Israel and helping after graduating. the morning. their friends and family learn the truth.

THE MEANING OF THE MEZUZAH. Recently, at over a dozen JSU clubs across the Greater Atlanta area, hundreds of Jewish teens took part in interactive events where they learned about the mitzvah of mezuzah. In leading each group activity, Rabbi Chaim Neiditch explained to the par- ticipants what exactly a mezuzah is and the significance of affixing mezuzahs to our doorposts. The teens all got to see and feel an Lauren Palefsky, Brittany Bruck, and Over 320 Atlanta teens from 38 local Zena Zolotarev and Shane Sevy, of authentic hand-written mezuzah scroll. The Lindsay Goldring, of Northview high schools join Rabbi Chaim Dunwoody High School, show off teens learned that the mezuzah parchment High, show off their newly decorated Neiditch at JSU and NCSYʼs “All- the banner they made for Israeli has the Shema, the quintessential Jewish mezuzah cases. Nighter.” soldiers. prayer, inscribed on it. Examining the

his father and grandfather preached, were Gurly, a lady from Ebenezer who, near the there to pray with us. The evening began end of the service, sang “If I Can Help Good things are happening with a dinner; a friend and I sat next to a Somebody.” It was majestic. When it was very nice couple from the church, and we announced that The Temple would be on. had more fun laughing and talking with invited to Ebenezer Baptist Church in For several reasons, I could not go to them. April, I knew that was something I would the 125th anniversary celebration of the Unfortunately, Rabbi Berg had a bad want to attend. Ahavath Achim Synagogue. One reason is case of the flu and could not be there. And, how about the Atlanta Jewish BY Marice that I was black and blue, but that is anoth- Music was a big part of the service, and the Film Festival? Was that not a really grand er story. But many people gave it rave Katz band from Davis Academy played great, and glorious festival? I went to several of reviews. It sounded like an absolutely mar- great music. Cantor Hartman sang her the movies and found them interesting and velous occasion. No, there is not a new flavor of ice heart out with her stunning voice. inspiring. A couple who are friends of Next, there was a great evening at The cream—and Israel and Palestine have not Reverend Dr. Rafael Warnock, from mine and are not Jewish went to almost all Temple honoring the memory of Dr. made peace—and I am not going to Mars. Ebenezer, gave an inspiring sermon to a of them and can’t wait until January each Martin Luther King, Jr. Members of the At least I am not going to talk about those hushed crowd. All of this was wonderful, year. I think that is a real tribute. Ebenezer Baptist Church, where MLK and things, but I want to tell you what is going but I felt one of the highlights was Mary

of the city of Berlin recommended that his- Bert Lewyn tory teachers use the volume in the study of modern German history. From page 30 “Why is Bert’s story of faith, miracles, via a shidduch set up by Mrs. Geffen and and courage so special to me?” Dr. Sales Position/Partner her mother. “Several times my mother told Bartoletti asks rhetorically. “Surely, Bert plus me that I had to accept a date with him—I was afraid. And yet, Bert moved through his • Entry sales position with base salary commission. refused.” Finally, she agreed, but her basic fear. (Isn’t this what we wish for ourselves condition was that she would only see him and others, to move through our fear?) • Sell automotive, industrial, at her home. “I was not interested in being “I have a special interest in the agency and janitorial chemicals to the end user. seen with an ‘undesirable’ by my circle of of young people. I have a special interest in friends. At any rate, he came over. He was survivors. I want to understand the qualities • Benefits included after waiting period. handsome, intelligent, and spoke English and habits that help human beings survive with practically no accent.” Since 1951, evil and thrive afterward, as Bert did. I want they have had a wonderful life together and to understand courage, resiliency, healing, • Great training! No travel! raised a very fine family, with five caring the will to live, holding on to faith, and how You must have a reliable car. children and six grandchildren. one survives being a survivor. These are the Bert’s book has been translated into things that Bert’s story teaches me—and German, a notable accomplishment. In the why it is imperative to pass his story on.” Please call Harvey at 404-246-8272 summer of 2009, the Ministry of Education Page 32 THE JEWISH GEORGIAN March-April 2013

on Mt. Vernon. Four panelists presented their mation, contact [email protected] or call 770-396- views on keeping balance and a positive per- 3080. MISH MASH spective in one’s life: Dr. Steven Chervin, of The Jewish Encounter; Jeff Rosenblum, per- FASHION STATEMENT. Greater Atlanta sonal trainer; author Lynn Alpern; and Ronnie Hadassah members experienced “A Designing By Erin O’Shinskey ECE-RJ CONFERENCE. The Temple Early Genser, president of Bereavement Navigators. Life,” January 16, at Nina’s Couture. Haute Learning Center Director Edye Summerfield Workshops followed the panel presentations. couture designer Nina Gleyzer told her story of SUNSHINES HONORED AT CAMPUS and Temple Sinai Preschool Director Carol growing up in communist Russia and her suc- SUPERSTAR. Hillels of Georgia will honor Epstein participated in the thirteenth annual cess in the world of fashion in Russia and the Betty and Alan Sunshine at Campus SuperStar, Early Childhood Educators of Reform Judaism United States. After her presentation, the group March 20, 6:30-9:00 p.m., at the Buckhead conference, January 17-19, in Morristown, toured her beautiful one of-a-kind dress collec- Theater. The evening includes cocktails, light New Jersey. This year’s conference theme was tion. This program was one of a series of day- dinner, and the Campus SuperStar show, a tal- Revolutions in Early Childhood: Technology, time programs sponsored by Greater Atlanta ent competition for students enrolled full-time Testing, Teaching, and Torah. A highlight of the Hadassah. For more information, visit at a Georgia college or university. Eight final- conference was an address by Union for www.hadassah.org/Atlanta. ists will compete for the title of Campus Reform Judaism President Rabbi Rick Jacobs. SuperStar and a $5,000 grand prize. Proceeds The ECE-JR Executive Board (on which support Hillels of Georgia at Emory, Georgia Summerfield serves as membership vice presi- State, and Kennesaw State universities; dent) and Rabbi Jacobs met to set goals and Georgia Institute of Technology; University of share ideas about encouraging URJ congrega- Ronnie Genser (back, from left), Jeff Georgia, and other campuses. For details, tions to embrace the mission of early engage- Rosenblum, and Programming Co-Vice including ticket and sponsorship information, ment. President Ellen Frank; (front) Annie visit www.campussuperstar.org or call 404- Kohut, Co-President Sybil Ginsburg, 963-2548. Programming Co-Vice President Hadassah “Fashionistas” Sue Dorothy Scherr, and Lynne Alpern Rothstein (from left), Marilyn Perling, Jennifer Yaffe, Nina Gleyzer, Edie Barr, Barbara Fisher, Sondra Epstein, Diane Fisher, Gillian Rosenberg, and Sue Lubin

MUSICAL SOIREE. On January 12, the Mount Scopus Group of Greater Atlanta Hadassah presented a soiree at the home of Rachel and Larry Schoenberger. Guest pianist Elena Boguslavsky, who studied at the famed St. Petersburg School of Music, performed music of Bach, Beethoven, Mendelssohn, and Betty and Alan Sunshine Edye Summerfield, Rabbi Rick Jacobs, Chopin. An evening of fabulous music, good and Carol Epstein Joan Solomon (back, from left), Ellen food, and camaraderie was enjoyed by all. The COOKIN’. Atlanta resident Robin Saul is a Frank, Judy Cone, and Lynne Alpern; money raised will go to medical research at finalist in the 7th Annual Manischewitz Cook- BEING CENTERED. “Being Centered” was (seated) Beverly Feifer and Shirley Hadassah Hospital. Off. Contestants submitted family-friendly the theme of the third annual L’Chaim event, Golden recipes that can be created in less than one sponsored by the Ketura Group of Greater hour, using one of the Manischewitz All- Atlanta Hadassah, January 27, at The Carlton SCHOOL LOANS. Applications for interest- Natural Broths; Saul’s recipe, Balsamic free need-based loans for post-secondary edu- Mushroom Matzo Panini with Mango Jam, was cation (college, graduate school, and vocation- selected from thousands of entries. On March al programs) for the 2013-2014 school year are 21, five finalists will prepare their recipes available, through April 30, from the Jewish before a panel of judges, headed by cookbook Educational Loan Fund, at www.jelf.org. JELF author Jamie Geller, founder of the Joy of loans offer “last-dollar” financing, providing Kosher with Jamie Geller magazine and web- the final dollars that bridge the gap between a site. The winner will receive a grand prize student’s total financial resources and the cost worth $25,000, including Maytag appliances, of attending school. The applicant must be cash and more. enrolled full-time in a degree- or certificate- Marilyn Perling (from left), Rachel granting program at an accredited U.S. institu- Schoenberger, Edie Barr, Elena PARDES PREZ. Rabbi Micah Lapidus, The tion, be a U.S. citizen or have lawful immigra- Boguslavsky, and Susan Berkowit Davis Academy’s director of Jewish and Sheila Dalmat (from left), Ellen Keith, Ellen Frank, and Dr. Steven Chervin tion status, and demonstrate financial need Hebrew Studies, is the new president of Pardes: (FAFSA application required). For more infor- Day Schools of (photos: Sorrell Roth) Reform Judaism. He will work with Reform day schools through- out the U.S. and Classnotes Canada and collabo- From page 29 rate with the Union for Reform Judaism. Cheers for the Red, White, and Blue,” and Before becoming the “This Land is Your Land,” they sang both tra- organization’s presi- ditional and fun songs celebrating our country. dent, Rabbi Lapidus Pictured: (front, from left) Maddie Yudin and served on the Pardes Hayden Kasmen; (middle) Jack Baylin, Sarah Board for three years. Meiselman, and Ella Baer; (back) Allison Davis Academy’s own talented faculty and stu- Rabbi Micah producer of the acclaimed PBS documentary The Davis Academy, Slutzky, Jayden Ahlzadeh, and Leeya Ilan dents. Be on the lookout for the video in the Lapidus of the same name, visited Yeshiva Atlanta to the largest Reform spring. speak with students. He discussed how whites day school in the U.S., has a history of leader- KOL YISRAEL. The entire Davis Academy throughout the South exploited the labor of ship in the Reform day school movement. Middle School student body created an Israeli BLACKMON VISITS YA. Douglas A. black men for profit by denying their freedom Davis lay leaders and past presidents Carol flag out of poster boards for a music video that Blackmon, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of through arrests on trumped-up charges. He Nemo, Jan Epstein, and Harriet Zoller have will be part of Davis Academy’s 20th anniver- Slavery by Another Name: The Re- also touched upon gang labor and the failure of also served in Pardes. sary celebration. The original song was writ- Enslavement of Black Americans from the the Justice Department to prosecute violations ten, produced, and performed by some of Civil War to World War II and co-executive of the rights of black men. March-April 2013 THE JEWISH GEORGIAN— KASHER LIVING Page 33

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Oma & Bella is a poignant story about Kosher Affairs two friends who are Holocaust survivors. Regina Karolinski (Oma) and Bella Katz live /(77@/630+(@e-,30A7,::(*//(77@/630+((@@ e -,30A 7,::(*/ From page 25 together in Berlin. They stayed in Germany --YVTYYVVT`V`V\YMMYYPLLUKZUKKZZ H[H[-\--\\LNVLNV4\4\UKVUKKVV ter, Amber Lawson, this is a delicious new after the war, raised families, and lived full product for Passover 2013. Matzolah, a sweet lives. But now it is the food they cook togeth- mix of matzoh, coconut, granola, fruits, and er that bridges their heritage, childhood mem- nuts, was named the official best new ories, and identities, bonding the past to the Passover product in the Kosherfest 2012 com- present. As the film follows them through petition. A labor of love, created from an old their daily lives, a portrait emerges of two family recipe, it can be used as a breakfast women with a sense of humor, vivid stories, cereal, a topping or mix-in for yogurt or ice and a deep fondness for good, traditional food. cream, a baking ingredient, or, course, as a Created by Oma’s granddaughter, Alexa take-along snack. The product will be avail- Karolinski, the film captures the two women’s able at many supermarkets in the Atlanta area, ongoing struggle to retain a part of their past including Kroger. A special whole-grain ver- while remaining very much active and sion, made with olive oil, will be sold exclu- engaged in the present. Yes, there is a cook- sively by Whole Foods Markets. By the way, book, written in German and English, which many of you may know the Silvermans, who can be previewed and ordered at live in the Decatur area. Wayne is the former omabella.com/omabella-cookbook.html. director of Emory Hillel. Learn more about Matzolah at foodmannosh.com. 67,5-667,5-693<53<5*/ +055,+055,9   *(;,((;;,90505. ,UQV``H/LHLHS[O`[[OO` 2 2VZOLYVZOLY;;HZ[LHZ[LVMVM::V\[OV\[O(T(TLYLYPJPJH H[H[--\LNV\LNV4\UKV\UKV *SVVZLKZLKMVYMVY77LZZHLZZHJO!   9LV9LVWLULU!;\LZKH`  4HU`TLH[ ]LNHU NS\[LUMYLL KHPY`MYLL  RPKMYPLUKS` VW[PVUZ  9LZLY]H[PVUZ9LJVTTLUKLK!  *((;;,905.MVY HSS `V\Y :WLJPHS 6JJHZPVU! THZOHHZOH'M\LNVM\LNVT\UKV\UKVJJVT Oma & Bella: Bella Katz (left) and Regina Karolinski Matzolah For the first time in its 13-year history, • Ancient Harvest Brand Quinoa in 12-ounce the AJFF presented a tasting for audience boxes will bear a Star-K kosher-for-Passover members after a movie. FuegoMundo, one of certification this year. the festival’s sponsors, was invited to present • Griller’s Pride is now carrying Kosher a kosher buffet following the sold-out screen- Pastures, a line of American Angus, grass-fed, ing of Yotam Ottolenghi’s documentary all-natural beef. These cattle are never fed Jerusalem on a Plate. The Israeli-themed buf- hormones or antibiotics, and they are raised in fet and spice market included specialties such a sustainable environment. The animals are as baba ghanoush, hummus, schug, Israeli sal- pasture-raised, free-range grazing and are nat- ads, za’atar marinated chicken skewers, Israeli urally weaned, which, according to experts, chocolate truffles, and fresh pomegranate results in beef that is higher in omega-3 fatty juice. Kudos to Masha Hleap and Udi acid, with half the fat and cholesterol. Hershkovitz, co-owners of FuegoMundo, for Griller’s Pride is also offering many kosher- this creative presentation. for-Passover products, including meat, poul- try, and groceries. For more information, visit grillerspride.com. • Kudos to Steve Gilmer of Kosher Gourmet. He used his New York-bound meat truck to transport blankets, coats, and other needed items to Hurricane Sandy victims in Far Rockaway. The items were gathered in Atlanta by a committee of generous volunteers, spear- ‡.RVKHUIRU3DVVRYHU*RXUPHW&KHHVH headed by Barbara Fisher and Janie Feldman. By the way, Kosher Gourmet will have &KRORY

Kosher wine does not have to be sweet. Today, one can find all varieties of kosher wine. BY Rabbi Reuven Stein • What are some items that are kosher for Passover without any special marking on the label? Passover, the Jewish holiday of free- Aluminum foil, silver polish, oven cleaner, dom, is one of the only holidays identified detergent, pure cane sugar, bottled water, by its food. Passover is called the Holiday plastic containers, and plain, unflavored, of the Matzohs or the Holiday of caffeinated tea bags. The Atlanta Kashruth Unleavened Bread. Jews all over the world, Commission and others (Kashrut.com) throughout the ages, try to keep some of the have Passover lists with updated informa- dietary laws for Passover or at least at the tion. Seder, even if they do not necessarily fol- low such laws the rest of the year. • Why does soda need a kosher-for- Be alert to many caterers, restaurants, Passover symbol on it? and supermarket chains that advertise or Many sodas use corn syrup, which is not imply that their foods are suitable for used on Passover. For Passover, Coca-Cola Passover. Unless an item is endorsed with makes a special run with pure cane sugar; rabbinic supervision, it’s not kosher for this run has a specially marked bottle cap. Passover. ————- ————— Many of us remember our mothers’ On Passover our tradition is to ask and grandmothers’ special desserts and questions: Passover dishes. All of the hard work and love that went into making these dishes • Are all matzohs kosher? kosher for Passover certainly are what Many matzohs are baked with flour that has make them so memorable. come in contact with water and would be The Kosher Gourmet (404-636-1114) considered chometz or leavened. Make and The Goodfriend Catering Company sure the matzoh has a kosher-for-Passover (678-222-3719) are producing kosher-for- symbol on it. Passover food. Kroger does a special production of • What about grape matzoh or egg matzoh? Passover milk and orange juice. These matzos, according to many authori- Pre-Passover preparation classes are ties, are not considered the poor man’s scheduled for Congregation Ariel, bread. Real matzoh can be only bread and Congregation Beth Jacob, and the Young water. Israel of Toco Hills. Check with the Atlanta Kashruth Commission office (404-634- • Are meat and fish kosher for Passover? 4063 or [email protected]) for more All raw poultry, meat, and fish are kosher details and to sign up for e-mail alerts and for Passover year-round. Delicatessen, sea- kashruth updates. soned, or pickled products; pre-cooked products; or products in sauces must have a ————- special kosher-for-Passover symbol. Kosher Day at the Braves is scheduled for Sunday, May 5. Details will be coming -/, /Ê" - ,6
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Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Coat a baking Mock Chopped Liver Recipes from Kosher Affairs pan with cooking spray. Adapted from a recipe by Doris Patinkin Rubin, In a shallow bowl, combine matzoh meal, lovingly known as Grandma Doralee. She is the lemon zest, paprika, and salt. mother of actor Mandy Patinkin. Enjoy--- In another shallow bowl, mix lemon juice All of these recipes are Passover friendly, but are these easy, tasty treats. Great for Passover or and 1 tbsp. water. From Grandma Doralee: “I love experimenting, so good that they are year-round staples in my year-round. Dip chicken in liquid mixture, then in mat- and so I decided to try using mushrooms, as house! zoh mixture, coating entire breast, and lay on the string beans and peas were not permissible (for 2 cups ground almonds baking pan. Repeat with remaining breasts. Passover). I think the result is delicious. Try it— Vegetarian Matzoh Ball Soup 1 cup brown sugar Drizzle chicken with oil. I think you will be pleased.” Adapted from a recipe by author Jonathan Foer, 2 eggs Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until chicken is which he presented on “The Martha Stewart 1 cup chocolate chips cooked through (no longer pink inside). Serves 4-6 Show.” Preheat oven to 375; Grease a 9” x 13” pan. See RECIPES, page 38 This isn’t chicken soup, but it’s the next best Mix ingredients together, and spread in pan thing—homemade vegetarian broth with matzoh with spatula. Batter will be thick, but do not add balls. It’s healthy, easy, and delicious. To turn water; just mix well. Bake for 23 minutes. this into real chicken soup, just add chicken Variation: Shape into cookies and bake Fay Tenenbaum, The Cake Lady bones and few pieces of chicken. Serves about 6- 12–15 minutes. Do not underbake. The other food-centric film that I of the 1999 Buckhead financial center mas- 8. enjoyed at the AJFF is The Cake Lady, a sacre. The film’s very meaningful narration ————— Matzoh Balls: documentary starring Atlanta’s Fay is by Fay’s granddaughter and Allen’s 1/4 cup vegetable oil Fill-in-the-Blank Chocolate Bark Tenenbaum. The documentary follows Fay daughter, Brittany; it was directed by the 1 teaspoon coarse salt Adapted from Get Cooking by Rachel Harkham as she transitions from talented Adam Hirsch. pinch of freshly ground pepper and Doni Zasloff Thomas her Cumberland Road The AJFF screening 1 cup matzoh meal home of 60 years to an had a sweet ending—as 1/2 cup seltzer 8 servings, dairy or parve assisted living facility. movie-goers exited the Since her arrival on a Tara theater after view- Soup: 4 cups chocolate chips (dark, milk, white, or a train from Brooklyn, in ing the film, they were 2 teaspoons olive oil combination) 1947, and over her 66 offered tasting portions 1 medium onion, chopped 2 cups favorite toppings, such as chopped nuts, years in Atlanta, she has of Fay’s pound cake, 1 rib celery, chopped dried fruit, granola, or cookie crumbs raised four children and beautifully plattered in 1 carrot, chopped six grandchildren, cooked colorful paper holders. 1 cup peel, chopped sweet potatoes Melt the chocolate chips in a heatproof over 3,300 Shabbat din- Fay was kind enough 1 cup peeled, chopped parsnips bowl placed over a pan of simmering water. Stir ners, and, as the film to share her family 1 (1”) piece fresh ginger, peeled and minced with a wooden spoon until the chocolate is explains, likely baked Fay Tenenbaum recipe for potato kugel, 2 cloves garlic, minced smooth. twice that many pound which is a favorite of 8 cups water or vegetable broth Fit parchment paper over a baking sheet. cakes. Fay gives away her famous pound granddaughter Stacy Tenenbaum. However, 2 bay leaves Using a spatula, spread the melted chocolate cakes regularly to everyone, from local fire- the pound cake recipe remains a family 3 sprigs fresh thyme evenly over the parchment paper. fighters to her favorite cleaners (Sig secret, originally shared with her in secrecy 1/2 cup minced fresh dill Cover the surface of the chocolate with Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper your toppings of choice. (An alternate method is Samuels on Monroe Drive), to neighbors by her daughter-in-law’s grandmother. She to mix the toppings into the melted chocolate celebrating birthdays, and even to her did offer that two of the main ingredients To make the matzo balls, whisk together before spreading.) mechanic. Now that she no longer drives, are sour cream and butter. eggs, oil, salt, and pepper in a large bowl, until Refrigerate for two hours or until firm. her son Terry has volunteered to help her well combined. Add matzo meal and seltzer; mix Then break chocolate into bite-sized (or slightly deliver them. ————— to combine. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour. larger) pieces. Store in an airtight container in a To accommodate cooking and baking To make the soup, heat oil in a Dutch oven cool, dark location. in the smaller quarters where she now lives, Fay’s Potato Kugel over medium-high heat. Add onion, celery, car- Fay has installed an upright freezer in her Adapted from Fay Tenenbaum’s family rot, sweet potato, parsnips, ginger, and garlic; ————— bedroom, so that she can still welcome her recipe. cook, stirring, until lightly browned, about 2 family every Friday night for Shabbos din- minutes. Add water or vegetable broth, bay Lemon Oven Fried Chicken ner and continue her cake baking. She uses This Kugel is Passover friendly. Makes leaves, and thyme. Reduce heat, and let simmer Adapted from a recipe by cookbook disposable tableware for dinners, because approximately 8 servings. until vegetables are tender, about 45 minutes. Do author/columnist Eileen Goltz there is no dishwasher. not let liquid come to a boil. Remove from heat; Her generous spirit and positive atti- 4 large potatoes, peeled strain and discard solids. Add dill, and season Oven-frying is a healthy alternative to deep-fry- tude have made her a local legend, and she 2 large eggs with salt and pepper. Keep warm until ready to ing. Lemon Oven Fried Chicken, in addition to has earned the unofficial title of “The Cake 3-4 tablespoons vegetable oil serve. being healthy, is fast, easy, and delicious. Lemon Lady.” Fay’s love of life, family, and 1 medium onion Line a baking sheet with wax paper and set zest and lemon juice give the chicken a tart, friends has continued in her new home at salt and pepper to taste aside. Moisten hands with water and, using your tangy flavor. Remember, when preparing the hands, form matzoh batter into about 1 1/2-inch chicken, use one hand for dipping into the liquid The Jewish Tower. balls. (At this point, matzoh balls can be trans- mixture and the other hand for dipping into the According to Fay, the film is a “living Pre-heat the oven to 375 degrees. ferred to freezer until frozen and then transferred matzoh meal mixture. memorial” to her—she participated in it to Grease an 8” x 8” baking dish, or, as to airtight containers and kept frozen for up to 1 help promote the business career of grand- Fay says, “any pan or dish in which the bat- month. Frozen matzoh balls can be added direct- Makes 4 servings daughter Brittany Tenenbaum, who was ter will fit!” ly to boiling water.) involved in the production of the film, and With a hand grater, grate onions and Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Place 1/2 cup matzoh meal also to inspire people to live each day potatoes into a bowl. Add eggs, oil, onion, matzoh balls in boiling water; cover and cook 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest fully—to interact with friends, family, and salt, and pepper. until light and fluffy, about 20 minutes. Carefully 1/2 teaspoon paprika neighbors all the time. Mix well and pour into the pan. transfer matzoh balls to warm soup; serve imme- 1 tablespoon water Fay says, “Don’t wait!” Fay’s 90th Bake for about 1 hour, until golden. diately. 1/4 teaspoon salt birthday is approaching in June, so I would 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice like to wish my new friend Fay an early As Fay explained, she does not even ————— Cooking spray happy birthday. Till 120—in good health!! own a food processor, but it would probably Passover Miracle Bars 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 5 oz. The film is dedicated to the memory of work just as well. Adapted from a recipe by Atlantan Naomi Cohen each) Fay’s husband, Sol Tenenbaum, and to her 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil son, Allen, who was one of the 12 fatalities Just four ingredients is all you need to make Page 38 THE JEWISH GEORGIAN— KASHER LIVING March-April 2013

tinue to cook for just a few minutes. The mush- *Nyafat, a traditional “heirloom” ingredient, is 2 peaches Recipes rooms should be crisp. “faux” chicken fat. If not available—or if you 1/2 lb. strawberries From page 37 Save some of the hard-boiled egg white, hesitate to use it—substitute extra virgin olive 3 tablespoons sugar and chop for garnish. oil. Place the Tam Tam crackers into a food Wash the fruit. Peel the apples and pears; 1–2 tablespoons Nyafat* or extra virgin olive oil processor. Add the mushroom mixture, hard- ————— remove the cores. Remove the pits from the 1 1/2 very large sweet onions, sliced boiled eggs, salt, and pepper. Pulsate until you plums and peaches. Cut all the fruit, except the 1/2 pound fresh white mushrooms, cut into large have the proper consistency. Do not over Oma & Bella’s Fruit Compote strawberries, into small pieces, and place in a pot pieces process. Adjust the seasonings. Adapted from the cookbook Oma & Bella with one cup of water. 1/2 cup walnuts May be molded or served in a beautiful Set the burner to medium-low and let the 6–8 kosher-for-Passover Tam Tam crackers bowl, garnished with the chopped egg whites and “There is hardly a meal at Oma & fruit simmer. After about 45 minutes, cut the (onion-garlic flavored) broken into pieces sprinkled with chopped parsley. Serve with addi- Bella’s that does not end with fruit compote. strawberries into thin slices and add them with 2 hard-boiled eggs tional Tam Tam crackers. Can also be molded on Substitute any other fruit depending on what’s in the sugar. The fruit will release a lot of water as 1/2 teaspoon salt endive leaves and served on a platter. season. Frozen fruit is ok, especially in the win- it cooks, so it’s best to wait and see if more needs 1/4 teaspoon white pepper ter. The compote tastes best if you make it a day to be added. Finely chopped fresh parsley for garnish IMPORTANT: The flavor of this recipe is in advance.”—from the Oma & Bella cookbook Cook for another 45 minutes, stirring fre- dependent on properly caramelizing the quently. Add sugar to taste. In a deep skillet, heat the oil or Nyafat. Add onions—don’t shortcut that step, but cook them 3 apples Serve chilled. the onions, and sauté slowly for at least 45 min- the full 45 minutes. 2 pears utes. 3 large plums Add the mushrooms and walnuts, and con-

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We advancement of the world population than treated more than 3,000 children suffering over centuries that now has been made pro- can deliver any genetic trait to any seed, Israel. It is a story, although critically from congenital and rheumatic heart dis- ductive. A barren landscape that now is and the delivered gene does not transform important, that is not heralded and largely ease aging from infancy to 18 years of age green, fertile, and producing food, prod- the genome of the treated plant. We will remains unknown. We plan to present some from the ‘four corners of the Earth’ — ucts, and intellectual property that has ele- not have any moral issues that the GMO of these unbelievable accomplishments in 44 countries where adequate medical care vated it into the group of developed coun- community faces. We keep the plant intact an attempt to disseminate the heart and is unavailable. tries. so that the next generation of seeds of the soul of what and who Israel really is. “Approximately 50% of the children To produce this transformation plants will look totally unchanged. It is a are from the required paradigm shift.” SAVINGS LIVES WHILE DEFENDING Palestinian new tech- The other development is in response THEMSELVES. During Israel’s Operation Authority, niques and to The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Pillar of Defense against Hamas in Gaza Jordan, Iraq scientific “Reinvent the Toilet Challenge.” The pur- that took place this past November, we and develop- pose of this initiative is “to improve on the were repeatedly being informed of attacks Morocco; ments to limitations of the 18th-century toilet still in by the Israeli Defense Force against civil- more than take the use today for 2.6 billion people lacking ian targets. News accounts did report on 30% are desolate, access to sanitation. It is reported that the rocket attacks by Hamas against Israel from Africa; despoiled “reinventing the toilet could save millions civilian targets, but the accounts made sure and the land with of lives and help end poverty. About 80 to point out the disproportioned deaths and remaining limited pro- percent of human waste goes into rivers casualties of Palestinians compared to are from ductivity and streams untreated, and 1.1 billion peo- Israelis. Photographs of wounded or dead Asia, and water ple don’t use a toilet.” Palestinian children abounded. Eastern supply and An Israeli company based in Ramat What the world did not know and the Europe and find a way Gan, Paulee CleanTec, submitted its con- media did not report was the simultaneous the to reclaim cept as one of the entrants and received an efforts going on at the Wolfson Medical Americas.” it. Without the imagination to find innova- initial small grant to further develop the Center in Holon, Israel, by Save a Child’s Israel understands the importance of tive ways to supply the necessary food and product. If the next phase is accepted, a Heart (SACH). At the very time when the education and knowledge, which is a major water supply, it would not have been possi- much larger grant will be forthcoming. IDF was reacting to military threats to its pillar of support for the nation it has built ble to support the expanded population. Pauleen CleanTec’s toilet will take the civilian population from Palestinians in in such a short time. As part of the SACH Over the years, many such innovations solid waste, including toilet paper, and Gaza, SACH personnel was performing agenda, it has instituted a program to cre- have been implemented, and, in doing so, treat it with the company’s chemical for- life-saving surgery on children from the ate “centers of competency” in these devel- this small country has not only served its mula for 30 seconds. This process will con- Gaza and the West Bank suffering from oping countries. Medical personnel have domestic needs but has also given the vert the waste into sterile, odorless fertiliz- chronic heart disease. been brought to Israel to receive training at world, especially the underdeveloped er, which can be applied to crops for SACH’s mission statement says it all: the Sackler School of Medicine of the Tel lands, valuable techniques. Here are two increased production. Liquid waste will be “Save a Child’s Heart (SACH) is an Aviv University and the Center for recent developments that will help con- sterilized in a different reservoir. After it is Israeli-based international humanitarian International Cooperation of the Foreign front the needs of all. sanitized, it is then sent up to flush the toi- project, whose mission is to improve the Ministry of Israel – MASHAV, with train- A recent trend has been to use geneti- let. Power for the operation comes from quality of pediatric cardiac care for chil- ing programs from three months to five cally engineered (GMO) seeds to increase heat resulting from the conversion of the dren from developing countries who suffer years. production and lessen the effect of dis- solid waste. from heart disease and to create centers of Defend themselves — yes. Maintain eases. The short-run result of this method The potential health benefits from competence in these countries. SACH is their humanity — yes. has resulted in increased food production, such an innovation is enormous, and the totally dedicated to the idea that every but there are still many unanswered ques- encompassing of a recycling dynamic is a child deserves the best medical treatment IMMAGINATION TODAY CAN tions as to possible future effects of intro- major addition to this method of handling available, regardless of the child’s nation- MITIGATE PROBLEMS TOMORROW. ducing these new strains into the environ- waste. March-April 2013 THE JEWISH GEORGIAN Page 39 Jewish Community and Israel,” and “The the program runs from 8:00-9:00 a.m. The Jewish Landscape: Challenges and event is free and open to the community and Opportunities within Israeli Society.” Tuition requires an RSVP. To RSVP or for more infor- Thought You’d Like To Know is $36 for the series or $10 per session. Light mation, contact Erica Sender at 404-236-8990 refreshments will be served. For information, or [email protected]. contact Laurie Finkelstein at 678-812-3723 or By Jonathan Barach 23rd Annual Torch Gala, March 16, 7:00 p.m., [email protected], or visit ON YOUR MARK, GET SET, SAVE! Spring at the Ritz-Carlton Buckhead. This dinner www.atlantajcc.org. Bargainata 2013, is April 24, 25, and 28, at the THE WEIGHT OF A NATION. On March 10, dance and silent auction is the largest single Hilderbrand Court Shipping Center, 6125 1:00-3:30, the MJCCA will present a program, fundraiser of the year for the Georgia Chapter. THE TASTING. The Tasting is Jewish Family Roswell Road. This Atlanta tradition, features based on the HBO Documentary series “The The gala will honor all of the past honorees & Career Service’s annual benefit to support newly arrived, gently worn women’s and Weight of The Nation,” exploring America’s and pay special tribute to Southeast Regional the Zimmerman-Horowitz Independent Living men’s designer clothing, shoes, handbags, and obesity epidemic. Presented in conjunction Director Marcia Greenburg. Individual reser- Program. This year’s event takes place April 9, small housewares. Hours are Wednesday with the Centers for Disease Control and vations begin at $300; table sponsorships are 7:00-10:00 p.m., at the Grand Hyatt Buckhead. (Preview Night), April 24, 7:00 p.m.-10:00 Prevention, the program will include film clips available. To purchase tickets or for more Tickets are $75 for ages 40+ and $50 for ages p.m.; Thursday, April 25, 11:00 a.m.-7:30 and a panel moderated by CNN Correspondent information, contact Krista Heckler, CCFA 21-39. Sponsorship packages are available. p.m.; and Sunday, April 28,11:00 a.m.-4:30 Holly Firfer. Viewing is for ages 13 and up; Development Manager at (404) 982-0616 or For details, visit yourtoolsforliving.org/calen- p.m. Payment accepted by cash, American there will be a free fitness class for children [email protected]. dar/events/the-tasting. Express, Discover, Visa and MasterCard only. during the viewing. A Wellness Fair will fol- Tickets for Preview Night, which includes low the program. The program is free, but seat- FAMILY-FRIENDLY SEDER. Chabad Jewish ARTSCAPE. Artscape: Exploring the refreshments, are $25 in advance or $35 at the ing is limited. For information or to RSVP, call Center’s First Night Seder, led by Rabbi Landscape of Experiential Art is April 14, door. To purchase tickets for Preview Night or 678-812-3727 or visit www.atlantajcc.org. Zalman Charytan, is March 25, beginning at 3:00- 5:30 p.m., at Sensations Therafun. This for more information, contact NCJW, Atlanta 7:45 p.m. Discover the eternal meaning of the event will provide children from ages 18 Section at 404-843-9600 or ncjw@ncjwat- YOUNG JEWISH ATTORNEYS NET- Haggadah and enjoy a Seder complete with months-12 years with opportunities to have lanta.org. WORK. Atlanta Young Jewish Attorneys hand-baked matzoh, wine, and a delicious hands-on experiences in the visual arts, music, Network (AYJAN) holds it first meeting of four-course dinner spiced with unique tradi- dance, and movement. Artscape benefits YESHIVA FUNDRAISER. On May 5, loca- 2013 at Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP, tional customs. Space is limited; RSVP by JF&CS Counseling Services—Tools for Life. tion TBD, Hebrew Order of David Lodge March 14, 6:30-9:30 p.m. The meeting’s topic March 20. For details, visit www.jewishwest- Tickets are $36 per family. For details, visit Carmel (HOD) and Yeshiva Atlanta are team- is “Volunteerism and Pro Bono Work in 2013.” cobb.com or call 678-460-7702. yourtoolsforliving.org/calendar/events/artscape. ing up for a fundraiser to support STEM (sci- Beer, wine, and light hors d’oeuvres will be ence, technology, engineering, and math) pro- served. Attendance is free. AYJAN member- ISRAEL AT 65. A unique mini-series JACK HIRSCH MEMORIAL BREAKFAST. grams at the school. Funds will be used to ship is open to lawyers who are members of “Celebrating Israel at 65!” will be offered on Jewish National Fund (JNF) in the Southeast improve the science classrooms, train teaching the Bar, Jewish, and under the age of 40 as of April 4, 11, 18, and 25, 7:00-8:30 p.m., at the will host the 10th Annual Jack Hirsch professionals, acquire new lab equipment, and Jan. 1, 2013. To register, contact Eric Fisher at Marcus Hillel Center at Emory University. Memorial Breakfast, April 16, Israel’s generally upgrade the quality of the program. 678-336-7238 or [email protected]. Topics covered are: “Israel@65: Finished and Independence Day, at The Temple in Atlanta, For more information or to make a contribu- Unfinished Business,” “What Does the New and will honor the Cohen-Kogon Family tion, contact Avi Levinson at Yeshiva Atlanta TORCH GALA. The Georgia Chapter of the Knesset Mean for World Jewry?,” “The Foundation of Atlanta; Michael Miller, of at 770-451-5299 or alevinson@yeshivaat- Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation presents the Changing Relationship between the American Dunwoody; and Sharon Levison, of Sandy lanta.org. Springs. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m., and

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We believe we are better together this Passover and throughout the year. Learn more or make a gift to the 2013 Community Campaign at www.JewishAtlanta.org/Together Page 40 THE JEWISH GEORGIAN March-April 2013 Negev’s abundant and powerful sunshine, group such as women’s interests, Lawyers alternative energy research thrives. for Israel, or Doctors for Israel. Children and adults with special needs • Invest in areas as diverse as Israel educa- JNF NEWS receive extraordinary personalized services. tion on campus, environmental concerns, or Artists create new markets, as they draw capital development. Today, we are finally realizing the inspiration from the bold vastness before You have a plethora of opportunities potential of the Negev region for Israel’s them. with JNF to visit Israel: avenues to volun- economic, social, and political future. The One of the more exciting aspects of teer your special skills: community devel- Negev is blossoming as an integral part of JNF’s vision is the utilization of the Negev opment planning trips, tours, and special BY Beth the country, as JNF fuels a passion for as a template for agricultural development interest missions such as hiking, biking, and Gluck change in the Negev—60% of Israel’s land- in arid lands across the globe. I loved sitting wine tasting; first-timers’ survey trips; and mass—with funds and consulting services. in a classroom of Cambodian and Nepalese large national experiences. JNF is the We are working with the Israeli government farmers, who were absorbing agricultural largest sponsor of young-adult Birthright and an amazing cadre of 21st century theory after working four days in the kib- and Alternative Break programs. If you will They say that “those were the days.” visionaries, each one taking to heart Ben butzim fields. JNF-sponsored Arava be in Israel on your own, consider setting But, let me tell you—so are these! If Gurion’s call to action: “It is in the Negev International Center for Agricultural aside time for an action-packed and inform- you had been with Jewish National Fund that the creativity and pioneer vigor of Training (AICAT) is a primary link between ative one-day tour of the South. and me a few weeks ago in the Negev— Israel shall be tested.” those countries and Israel. AICAT is a gift JNF is your voice in Israel. Having just Israel’s Southern desert region—you’d The backbone of the strategic plans is to the developing world and a tool for posi- returned from Israel, I attest that these are know just what I mean. JNF’s vision, which is known as Blueprint tioning Israel as a positive force. truly the days to have your voice heard to Negev. Through Blueprint Negev, JNF is Equally interesting to me was learning promote a strong, secure, and prosperous rebranding Be’er Sheva from a sleepy pass- how the Sapir Research and Development Jewish State. When generations look back through town into the capital of the South. Center is finding ways to produce crops in at Israel’s development and say that “those A highlight of our success includes the salty water and measuring to-the-drop were the days,” make sure that you were opening of the largest outdoor theater in the exactly how much moisture is needed for part of this new chapter in the history of the country in JNF’s expansive Riverwalk Park. optimum production. Close to Eilat, the modern Jewish State. Headquarters of the Or Movement bustle Arava Institute for Environmental Studies with calls from prospective transplants from offered me a glimmer of hope for cross-bor- Beth Gluck is SE Regional Director of JNF. the center of the country to the South. der environmental collaboration. We know Join her and JNF on April 16, for the 10th New communities outside of Be’er that nature knows no borders, and the Annual Jack Hirsch Memorial Breakfast Sheva have waiting lists of families seeking Institute proves that the same can be said of honoring the Cohen-Kogon Family an affordable, enriched lifestyle. The arid friendship. Foundation, Sharon Levison, and Michael climate is a training ground for farmers Miller and chaired by Bennie and Cobi Beth Gluck in the Negev from the developing world and, due to the • Contribute through a special-interest Cohen. BUSINESS BITS

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REAL ESTATE JOBS FOR VETERANS. Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Metro Brokers has launched the “Veterans to Real Estate Professionals (REP)” program to assist veterans in starting real estate careers. This new program offers scholar- Taylor Davis (Robins Kaplan Miller & ships and exclusive training to help veterans, Jeffrey Fisher (Kilpatrick Townsend), Ciresi), Matt Weiss (McKenna, Long & including reservists and National Guard Raanon Gal (Ford Harrison), and Ben Aldridge), and Adam Struletz members, transition from military to civilian Gerber (Gerber Law) (Speilman Hicks) life. The program includes a full scholarship for real estate school and the first six months of real estate expenses with BHGRE Metro Brokers. To learn more about the program, Ross Speier (Ballard Spahr), Amanda call 877-623-8269 or visit Wilson (Pursley Lowery Meeks) and www.VeteransToREP.com. Raanon Gal (Ford Harrison)

YOUNG ATTORNEYS NETWORK. The Atlanta Young Jewish Attorneys Network (AYJAN) is a new organization focused on promoting relationships between Jewish attorneys of all ages in Atlanta. Bi-monthly meetings provide an outlet to share informa- tion about job openings and community events, as well as “war stories,” current proj- ects, and recent articles authored by fellow Benjamin Dorfman (Hawkins Parnell Jewish attorneys. AJYAN was founded by Thackston & Young), Laura Jody Brown, Taylor English Duma LLP; Mendelson (Premiere Global Raanon Gal, Ford & Harrison LLP; Eric Services, Inc.), Jamie Cohen (Busch, Fisher, Taylor English Duma LLP; and Slipakoff & Schuh), and Jeffrey Jeffrey Fisher, Kilpatrick Townsend. For Fisher (Kilpatrick Townsend) more information, visit the group’s LinkedIn Ben Gerber (Gerber Law), Michael page at linkedin.com/groups/AYJAN- Memberg (Ken David & Associates), 4257314/about?trk=anet_ug_grppro. and Katie Bloomquist (independent) March-April 2013 THE JEWISH GEORGIAN Page 41 A re-imagined, reinvented, and ridiculously cool Hebrew school Stop at the corner of North Highland Avenue and North Morningside Drive any weekday afternoon, and you’re bound to witness Atlanta’s only independent Hebrew school. It’s an old-concept, everyday Hebrew school, but Jewish Kids Groups is anything but old-fashioned. Billed as a “ridiculously cool” Hebrew school, Jewish Kids Groups provides a real alternative for children pre-K to 5th grade who don’t attend day schools, but for whom two or three hours a week at Sunday school just aren’t enough. Team challenges and group initia- Students use the renown Hebrew “The paradigm has shifted,” says Ana tives lend JKG a camp-like feel. Wizards curriculum and approach to Fuchs, JKG executive director. “Families engage with Hebrew, Jewish holi- tion models is emerging. These programs with two working parents need a new days, prayers, and Torah. combine high-quality Jewish education model. And children need to be engaging in At JKG kids use art, drama and with the services of premium aftercare. Hebrew school in a new way.” Named one of today’s “most dynamic games to explore their Jewish iden- Fuchs, a native Atlantan, said, “Recent Immersing the students for up to 20 young Jewish leaders” and awarded the tity. research has confirmed that Jewish friend- hours a week, a cutting-edge curriculum prestigious ROI fellowship by the ships early on correlate strongly with their children learn Hebrew in an environ- called Hebrew Wizards is augmented by Schusterman Foundation (2012), she was Jewish identity later in life. The more ment that was fun. Beginning as Sunday dynamic Jewish enrichment programming selected as a PresenTense Global Fellow opportunities there are to forge these bonds, school, JKG quickly expanded and outgrew that varies daily. Afterschool becomes more (2011) for her cutting-edge work in the field the stronger the likelihood of maintaining spaces around Atlanta. As it became fully like summer camp, as Hebrew language, of Israel education, and named one of this identity. And with so many two-parent subscribed with students from both affiliat- Jewish arts and crafts, drama, and games JESNA’s 2011 Jewish Education working families, afterschool care has ed and non-affiliated families, aftercare was round out the tefillah (prayer), sing-alongs, Innovators. Fuchs focuses on “positioning become a pressing need. At JKG, Jewish the next natural step. Currently housed in homework help, and core programming. each child for success and guiding memo- kids can develop life-long relationships and Morningside at Atlanta’s oldest synagogue, Studies indicate that more and more rable experiences while meeting each fami- heightened cultural awareness in a warm Anshi S’fard, the JKG Hebrew Wizards families are opting out of giving their chil- ly where it is Jewishly.” and fun-loving atmosphere.” Program and JKG Afterschool Community dren a Jewish education. In response, a JKG shows what a grass-roots effort Fuchs is a pioneer in the field of alter- serve the needs of Intown Jewish families. nationwide groundswell of independent, can produce. In 2009, two moms native Jewish supplemental experiences. More information can be found at five-day-a-week, Jewish afterschool educa- approached Fuchs. They were eager to have www.jewishkidsgroups.com.

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Jill Lerner, JNF Co-President, Georgia

JNF helps build tomorrowomorrt ow today,today, togethertogether with the DONATEAATTE NOWNODON W people of IsrIsrael.ael. With your supporsupport,t, childrchildrenen now have a safsafee refugerefuge frfromom harm, desertsdeserts bloom and waterwater rrenewalenewal JEJEWISHWISH NATIONALNAATTIONAL FUND solutions build continuedcontinued prpromiseomise ffor futurfuturee generations.gor ations.ener jnf.org.orgjnf Donate Now to HelpHelp 888.JNF.0099.0099NF.J888 Build Israel's Future Mail Donations: 42 East 69th Street | New York, NY 1002100211 March-April 2013 THE JEWISH GEORGIAN Page 43

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