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Volume 17, Number 5 Atlanta, Georgia JULY-AUGUST 2006 FREE A legendary performer helps JTS start its 12th year What’s Inside Internationally renowned actor, musi- Gunderson, Kelly Jenrette, Chris Kayser, cian, and author Theodore Bikel will kick Joe Knezevich, and Hampton Whatley. off Jewish Theatre of the South’s 2006-07 In Spain in the year 1263, the King of season. Best known for creating the role of Aragon hosts a debate between Reb Moses A Family’s Loss Baron Von Trapp in the original Broadway Ben Nachman (Theodore Bikel) and Pablo After diabetes killed his son, a father production of The Sound of Music and por- Christiani (Chris Kayser), a Dominican became consumed with the need to find traying Tevye in over 2,000 performances friar. The very fate of Spain’s Jews hangs on a cure. of Fiddler On The Roof throughout the the rabbi’s ability to defend his faith with By Bobby Goldstein Sr. world, Mr. Bikel will present a staged read- words and with wit. It is a battle for the Page 15 ing and an intimate concert, September 11- freedom of a people, of a faith, and of the 14. human mind. On September 11-12, at 8:00 p.m., Mr. Tickets for The Disputation are $40. Ignorance Breeds Bikel will star in and direct the September 13-14, 8:00 p.m., Mr. Bikel Southeastern premiere of The Disputation continues his week-long JTS residency with Intolerance by Hyam Maccoby. Presented as a staged an intimate concert featuring musical selec- reading, the historical drama will feature tions from his expansive repertoire, includ- Israel is burdened by other nations’ mis- the all-star Atlanta cast of Carolyn Cook, perceptions. Steve Coulter, Bruce Evers, Lauren See JTS, page 5 Theodore Bikel By Tom Teepen Page 11 Cover-Up The Atlanta Jewish Film Karen Nadler-Sachs wins a prestigious award for her stylish chair cover. Festival shows off its best Page 21 By Brian Katzowitz

The Power of The 6th Annual Atlanta Jewish Film Festival, which took place January 23- a Song 29, featured 36 films from a dozen countries. They ranged from inspiring Dan Appelrouth’s new CD will raise documentaries to uproarious comedies money for his hunger-relief fund. and almost everything in between. By Bill Sonenshine While the narrative, character, tone, Page 9 and theme of the line-up could not 39 Pounds of Love have been more varied, the films all Building a shared one common component: a cel-

Reputation Live And Become See AJFF, page 6 Arnold Silverman, president of Silverman Construction Program Management, receives the Small WE STAND Business Person of the Year Award. Page 28 Food for Thought WITH ISRAEL That was the message at a community rally con- Hebrew school memories are inextrica- vened by the Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta bly — and hilariously — linked to a on Sunday, July 23, at the Ahavath Achim tempting snack. Congregation. Thousands of people of all faiths By Julie Shavin-Katz packed the sanctuary to overflowing in an expres- Page 4 sion of their support for Israel as she defends her borders and her people. See More Federation News, page 14

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The Jewish Georgian is published bimonthly by Eisenbot, Ltd. It What am I missing? is written for Atlantans and Georgians by Atlantans and Georgians. “But I fear that in every assembly, mem- unprovoked attacks and attempts by its Publisher Marvin Botnick bers will obtain an influence by noise not neighbors to “drive them into the sea.” Co-Publisher Sam Appel sense. By meanness, not greatness. By What I don’t understand is why these Editor Marvin Botnick Managing Editor Marsha C. LaBeaume ignorance, not learning. By contracted countries allowed Syria to take control of Assignment Editor Carolyn Gold hearts, not large souls...” BY Marvin Lebanon, yet stand in condemnation of Consulting Editor Gene Asher Associate Editor Barbara Schreiber John Adams, 1776 Botnick Israel for trying to protect its citizens by Copy Editor Ray Tapley repulsing armed aggression from surround- Assistant Copy Editor Arnold Friedman I don’t understand. ing countries. Israel is the only country I Makeup Editor Terri Christian rule in most, if not all, countries in which Production Coordinator Terri Christian All of my life, I have been told that if I know of that is accused of being the Medical Editor Morris E. Brown, M.D. Muslims govern. In many countries, the wanted to know something, I needed to aggressor when it is attacked. Photographic Staff Allan Scher, Phil Slotin, Phil Shapiro imams are appointed and mosques built Graphic Art Consultant Karen Paz seek out information that would allow me What I don’t understand is how the peo- Columnist Andi Arnovitz (Israel),Gene Asher, and financed by the government. The free- to accurately perceive and interpret the ple in these countries institute bans against Jonathan Barach, dom of the pulpit with which we are famil- Janice Rothschild Blumberg (Washington), issue. Both formally and informally, my cooperation with Israeli educational insti- Marvin Botnick, iar cannot exist in this environment, and the education has instilled in me the need to tutions to try to gain a political goal, and Shirley Friedman, Carolyn Gold, credentials of those in these leadership Jonathan Goldstein, George Jordan, strive for an independent understanding of yet Switzerland comes out with a statement Marice Katz, Balfoura Friend Levine, positions must be heavily weighted the facts, attempt to see these facts through chastising Israel for using what it calls Marsha Liebowitz, Howard Margol, towards political goals. Bubba Meisa, Erin O’Shinsky, the eyes of all parties, and then attempt to “collective punishment.” Ben Rabinowitz (Israel), On July 2, 2002, the United Nations come up with a reasoned conclusion. What I don’t understand is how these Lew Regenstein, Roberta Scher, Development Program released the Arab Jerry Schwartz, Leon Socol, Obviously, societal input and my own countries expect Israel to protect its citi- Rabbi Reuven Stein, Nancy Taffel, Human Development Report, which was Hannah Vahaba, Cecile Waronker, Evie Wolfe moral philosophy will impact my position, zens, when the terrorists are using the very researched and written by an entirely Arab Special Assignments Susan Kahn, Lyons Joel, but I try to contain this as much as possible. land from which Israel withdrew to shoot Advertising Marsha C. LaBeaume staff. According to this report, the literary My dilemma has to do with Israel: how rockets into residential areas and schools. isolation of the 22 Arab countries studied is it is perceived by the rest of the world, how The world is reacting to North Korea’s test- so pronounced that no more than 330 Editorial Advisory Board Members it is to deal with its problem, and why there ing of missiles but does nothing about books a year are translated into Arabic, Sam Appel Rabbi Alvin Sugarman Sam Massell seems to be one set of rules for Israel and armed missiles being launched from civil- Jane Axelrod Albert Maslia William Rothschild one-fifth of the number translated in small Gil Bachman Michael H. Mescon Marilyn Shubin another for everyone else. ian locations in Gaza against innocent countries such as Greece. The report goes Asher Benator Paul Muldawer Doug Teper While I disagree with Israel’s neighbors, civilians in Israel. on to say that books translated into Arabic I think I understand their position better What I don’t understand is why Israel is 290 Carpenter Drive, Suite 100 since the ninth century are fewer in number and more easily than I can understand the cited for human rights violations when Atlanta, GA 30328 than those translated into Spanish in a sin- stance of non-Muslim, non-Arab countries. Arabs, as well as all citizens regardless of (404) 236-8911 • FAX (404) 236-8913 gle year. In addition, the report points out From what I have read, the mixing of reli- ethnicity or religion, can be and are citizens [email protected] that Arab rulers stay in office all their lives gion into governance continues to be the of Israel, serve in elected government The Jewish Georgian ©2006 and create dynasties that inherit power, and offices, have the right to vote, and enjoy all that the people are unable to institute the privileges of citizenship, while the Arab change. countries do not offer many of these same Combining isolation with a controlled privileges and protections to their own press and a minimal literacy rate has result- Arab/Muslim citizens. ed in fertile ground for the promulgation of Hank Aaron BMW 20 It's My Party 4 What I don’t understand is why the rest a propagandized view of events: that the of the world does not remember that the Arab people are the victims of a plot to AA's AAbsolut Shabbat 13 Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta 26 Arabs were ceded 86% of the territory cap- take away their land; relegate them to the tured from the Turks and placed under the status of economically deprived, second- Balloons by Bernadette 24 Jewish Theater of the South 16 British Mandate, and Israel got only 14% class citizens; and dishonor their religion. of the land. It was only after repeated The Breman 7 JF&CS - Why we care about the next generation 6 While this is factually incorrect, neverthe- armed attacks by the surrounding Muslim less, this is the set of beliefs we have to countries and their defeat by Israel that Chapter 11 Bookstore 6 JF&CS - Why we care about the next generation 9 deal with. Changes are in the wind, espe- additional territory came under Israeli con- cially with the advent of the internet and The Cohen Home 22 JF&CS - Why we care about the next generation 11 trol to protect its citizens. Even with this, the slow emergence of rights for women, the Arabs still occupy the majority of the but these are slow to evolve. The Davis Academy 17 JF&CS - Why we care about the next generation 26 Mandate territory. What I don’t understand is the stance of What I don’t understand is why Israel non-Muslim countries as it pertains to The Davis Academy Open House Dates 9 Kosher BBQ Cook Off & Festival 19 was so widely condemned for erecting a Israel. These same countries would not fence to protect its land and citizens from Dressler's Jewish Funeral Care 21 Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta 16 stand up to the tyranny of Hitler but instead incursions, while there seems to be no believed that if they negotiated, there problem with similar barriers between Dunwoody Opticians 12 North Point Volvo 35 would be, as Neville Chamberlain said on other countries. Fences for security reasons September 30, 1938, “peace in our time.” exist between Turkish Cypriots and Greek EdenBrook of Dunwoody 14 Omni National Bank 36 In that same statement, he said: “We are Cypriots, between India and Pakistan, resolved that the method of consultation The Epstein School 10 Sensible Networks 6 between India and Bangladesh, between shall be the method adopted to deal with South Korea and North Korea, between the any other questions that may concern our Fancy Schmancy Cakes 20 Shearith Israel of Columbus 31 Moroccan-controlled portions of Western two countries, and we are determined to Sahara and the guerrilla fighters of the Gaucher Disease 27 The Waldof Group 8 continue our efforts to remove possible sources of difference, and thus to con- Polisario Front, between Catholics and Georgia Banking Company 18 The Weber School 17 tribute to assure the peace of Europe.” So Protestants in Northern Ireland, between much for that tactic. Saudi Arabia and Yemen (and Saudi Arabia Grand Hyatt Buckhead 17 The Westin Buckhead 25 What I don’t understand is the justifica- has requested bids to construct a wall along tion of thelogic behind the appropriation of its border with Iraq), between the Ceuta Greenfield Hebrew Academy 5 lands stripped from the Ottoman Turkish and Melilla Spanish enclaves and Empire after its defeat in World War I and Morocco, between Kuwait and Iraq, the contempt for and condemnation of between Botswana and Zimbabwe, and Israel for placing land under its control, the possession of which was necessitated by See MISSING, page 7

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JILL FILLER SAUL HONORED BY ATLANTA. The lovely and talented Jill Filler Saul has been honored by its Older What’s Atlantans Task Force as an Outstanding Volunteer, which she certainly is. The award recognizes her as “an entertainer who has made the rounds to bring joy and heal- ing to nursing homes with gifts, songs, and love. Santa for Seniors was formed by her HAPPENING to host special occasions through Meals on Wheel and work with other volunteers to PARTY WITH A PURPOSE. Debra and provide lunch and other services to seniors.” Joe Berger love animals and are working Jill is so pretty and charming that she hard to help them. They recently hosted a would brighten anyone’s day, and she has Happy newlyweds Jill and Maynard “Party with a Purpose,” one of 350 such BY Reg done so for thousands of senior citizens. We Lee Berry events across the nation, sponsored by the cannot think of anyone who is more deserv- nation’s largest and most influential animal Regenstein ing of this award than she is. DOGGIE DAYS AT THE INTERCONTI- protection organization, the Humane NENTAL. Everybody loves the great affairs Society of the United States. The topic for good time, if you’ll pardon the corny pun. put on by the InterContinental Buckhead’s the party was the PETS (Pets Evacuation And the doggie webcam allows you to go Director of Social Affairs, Martha Jo Katz. and Transportation Standards Act), a bill to online and watch your pet frolic while And now there’s another great reason to ensure that companion animals are included you’re on the airplane or lying on a beach visit the InterContinental—the patio wel- in disaster evacuation plans. somewhere. comes guests and their dogs every Participants learned more about the bill To us, the best part sounds like the Thursday. through a national conference call with lunchtime/naptime followed by dog-friend- InterContinental General Manager HSUS President & CEO Wayne Pacelle, ly movie time. Favorite titles include Ronen Nissenbaum started Pooches on Senator Ted Kennedy, and actor Eric Lassie; Clifford, the Big Red Dog; and Peachtree, 6:00-8:00 p.m., after a similar Roberts. Everyone wants to make sure there Benji. (Hey Sarah, how about adding an event—the Canine Cocktail Hour at down- is not a repeat of what happened during Elvis movie, the one where he sang, “You town’s Hotel Indigo—was such a runaway Hurricane Katrina, when many people in Ain’t Nothin’ but a Hound Dog”?) success. The InterContinental offers human New Orleans and the Gulf Coast had to Unfortunately, they don’t take human guests cocktails, appetizers, and even din- Honoree Jill Filler Saul with (l-r) abandon their beloved pets, or refused to do clients, but maybe Sarah would let us join ner from its magnificent Au Pied do Cochon Steve Hargrove, Senior Citizens so and drowned while staying with them. our dog for a nice power nap, our favorite restaurant, while dogs can snack on pet Services of Metro Atlanta, and Greg The party was co-hosted by the part of the day. treats and bowls of water. Pridgeon, chief of staff, City of renowned PR whiz Judy Landey and her Sarah recommends starting daycare at On opening night, the pooches really got Atlanta husband, engineer Marty Kleinman. The four months of age, since it provides exer- spoiled, with doggie bags of treats and food was completely vegan and delicious cise and socialization, resulting in a happier munchies on special plates. There were and included incredible carrot cake from and more fit dog. It is proven that increased even pet portraits to memorialize the MORE NEWS ABOUT JILL. And speak- Sunflower Cafe, vegan trays from Fresh activity helps eliminate boredom behavior evening. In the future, the hotel plans to ing of brightening someone’s day, there’s Market, and Israeli treats like hummus and such as chewing and barking. include pets available for adoption from the more big news about Jill. stuffed grape leaves from Sabra Being around the brilliant and beautiful Rescue Me Animal Project. For details, call The good news is that she just got mar- International Market. Joe and Marty grilled Sarah would be enough to keep anyone 404-946-9100. ried. Boca Burgers, Askia Bakari provided reg- from getting bored. Originally from The bad news is that it wasn’t to us! gae and jazz music, and Debra’s adopted Louisville, she teaches at The Temple and is CHEF AYAL’S NEW CREATIONS. People Jill has long been one of our favorite dogs, including a blind mutt and her friend writing a series of children’s books about are raving about the new Eclipse di Luna people, so we are very happy for her new who guided her, romped around. her beagle, Boomer. restaurant & tapas bar opposite Perimeter husband, Maynard Lee Berry, formerly The party raised over $2,000. Debra Yep, leading a dog’s life can be pretty Mall at Park Place. The intriguing tapas Atlanta’s top electrical contractor and a advises anyone who wants to get involved good if Sarah is in charge of it. The spa is menu is like nothing we have ever seen. member of the family that endowed Berry to visit the HSUS website, www.hsus.org. open seven days a week and is conveniently Created by Super Chef Ofer Ayal, with College. He was responsible for the under- And look for Debra’s booth at the Atlanta located in Midtown at 707 Edgehill Ave. many new ground line for MARTA track, the electrical Jewish Festival at the MJCCA in late NW, near 10th Street & Howell Mill Rd. additions, work for the Merchandise Mart, most of the August. The Atlanta Dog Spa can be reached at 404- one side has street lights on our interstate highways, run- Thanks, Debby and all our hosts, for ful- 879-1600 or [email protected]. happy, filling the Bible’s mitzvah, “A righteous ways at Hartsfield Airport, and other proj- healthy, man has regard for the life of his beast” ects. humane, (Proverbs 12:10). No wonder when she met him, she felt and deli- the electricity. cious vege- THE ATLANTA DOG SPA. Most of us During World War II, he was a naval offi- tarian selec- love to spoil our dogs—and why shouldn’t cer in the Pacific, in command of the anti- tions we? They’re a heckuva lot nicer than peo- submarine escorts and patrols for 40 mer- (including ple. So if you really wanna pamper your chant ships, serving in and around our favorite, pooch, treat him to a few hours at our city’s Okinawa, New Guinea, and other islands a vegetable premier, four-star Atlanta Dog Spa in where there was such intense fighting paella, plus Midtown, founded and run by the delightful against the Japanese invaders. sweet and and charming Sarah Segal. He sounds like quite a catch—but, of spicy fried It offers the very best “indoor and out- course, so is Jill, who will henceforth be nuts), and door cage-free play space, pampering furry known as Jill Berry. the other friends with love, care, and attention while We wish them many years of much hap- side has owners are at work or traveling,” as she puts piness. Super Chef Ofer Ayal meat, fish, it. We always thought our dogs owned us— and seafood. whatever—but there is no doubt that your The kitchen is overseen by Chef Ayal, pooch will enjoy the daycare, boarding, formerly of Buckhead’s renowned Italian grooming, playing with other dogs, even the Atlanta Dog Spa Den Mother Sarah birthday parties ADS offers. It’s a dog-gone Segal with Reg Regenstein See HAPPENING, page 4 Page 4 THE JEWISH GEORGIAN July/August 2006 Happening From page 3 Some thoughts on faith and spuds By Julie Shavin-Katz remember even one thing that was so restaurant Pricci, and he has made Eclipse’s funny. I guess, as with good friends, every- menu one of the most novel and exciting in Back in the sixties, when every teenag- thing was fair game. town. Israeli-born Ofer is a graduate of the er in his or her right mind (as though that’s We worked hard, learning all the mate- Epstein School,Yeshiva Atlanta, and Tulane possible) returned from school to listen to rial for the big night, practiced by listening University. After culinary adventures in the Beatles and avoid homework, I was to recordings of our parts, and together as New Orleans and Hawaii, he returned to carted off to Hebrew school three times a well. We were to sing almost the whole Atlanta in 1996, where he has been delight- week. There, I studied theology, customs service in unison. This allowed some ing diners ever since. and ceremonies, Jewish history, and read- measure of reassurance and ease for us And if you don’t believe he’s the most ing and writing in Hebrew. And, strangely, both. We wouldn’t be so nervous before innovative chef in town, just ask his proud Governor Sonny Perdue with Martha I loved it. I did not, by the way, dislike the the several hundred people who would be mother, Judi Ayal, next time you’re in Jo Katz at the Governor’s Mentor Beatles, but I was a classically trained in attendance that night, watching and lis- Midtown, where she does an equally great Protégé Program Dinner held at pianist from an early age, not really sold tening as two girls proclaimed themselves job running visitor services for the William InterContinental Buckhead yet on rock ‘n’ roll. So, additional school- women, formally embracing their religion Breman Jewish Heritage Museum. ing was no big deal and even got me out of of origin. practicing on those days! But, quite un-funnily, on our big bat SANCTUARY SALON. We are hearing Here’s what I loved most about Hebrew mitzvah night, Candy had laryngitis. She great things about Dunwoody hair stylists school, which should be blatantly obvious couldn’t so much as squeak. This I could- Mark DeMasso and Brent Upton, who have to anyone giving the matter some thought: n’t get over. Was her voice loss somehow become like family to several Jewish fami- potato sticks. Not that my mother ever evidence of a wrathful God? Had I been lies from South Africa. Their Sanctuary gave me the nickel to buy them from the that bad? Or was it some divine displeas- Salon on Peachtree Dunwoody Road has a snack machine; no, I had to bum them like ure with her inexplicably non-Jewish reputation for being not only fabulous but cigarettes, clandestinely when the moniker? Whatever. She Milli-Vanillied very affordable as well, and it is said to be teacher’s head was turned so as not to get the seemingly interminable service, myself the best-kept secret in town, which we are in trouble. As the teacher went over the the voice of us both (kind of like eating for revealing here and now, exclusively. And aleph-bet or why we light candles or the two, only less fun, especially if potatoes believe us, well-groomed hair is something emergence of monotheism, the classroom are on the menu). I was nervous and dis- we know all about. They have been rated #1 was saturated with the aroma of those traught, but the service went off fine. I in our area on yahoo.com and were given a The Honorable Melvin Laird, the 10th sumptuous, greasy sticks. They came in received a lot of compliments. Candy 5-star rating on Kudzu.com. For an appoint- Secretary of Defense under Richard small, bulging cellophane bags, and, to received lozenges. ment, call 678-731-9077. Nixon, with Martha Jo Katz. He and this day, I have not forgiven my mother for Time passed, Hebrew school drew to a the other five living former prohibiting a personal potato stash. Such close, and Candy and I drifted apart. We Secretaries of Defense were at grudge holding violates several religious went on to be confirmed, graduated InterContinental Buckhead for a din- dicta, such as honoring thy parents. Sunday School, and became—presum- ner sponsored by the Southern Perhaps this is why a solid five years was ably—religious, moral, and spiritual bea- Center for International Studies; they needed to train me in things like turning cons for the future generations that we also participated in a panel discus- the other (potato-packed?) cheek and not would beget, beget, and beget, in order to sion at Pace Academy moderated by coveting anything, be it someone’s hunky follow us in our path to Hebrew school, to Terence Smith, “NewsHour with Jim spouse or some seductively savory snack proud Jewish citizenry, even to heaven, if Lehrer” reporter. food. we were righteous enough, and, of course, Later in life (i.e., now), I’ve had to not to the snack machine. But Candy and I Bar/Bat Mitzvahs • Weddings • Corporate Events • Fundraisers forgive my mother for my hips, as any kind weren’t really buds anymore. of potato will, and does, suffice. This is Ah, buds. All I have to do is eat one what happens with forbidden desires, of potato stick, and I am reminded of my Exclusively Planning Parties for 13 Years which all religions are aware, but do not years of studying, laughing, chanting, address sufficiently. I crave the tuber in all cramming, bumming, and becoming a bet- its glorious incarnations: baked, boiled, ter (and wider) person than I was before. I french-fried, stir-fried with onions, worship many things now and am more hashed, mashed, knished, you name it. You knowledgeable and wise, but have never It’s My Party,Inc. simply cannot concoct a potato I don’t unraveled the essential, cosmic twin mys- adore. Wait, that’s not true! I despise pota- teries of my personal universe: Candy’s to salad. Avoiding cold chunks of potato curiously Christmassy name and my moth- Full Service Event Planning mixed with mayonnaise or mustard was er’s stubborn stinginess. As for the latter, I not one of the admonitions in the Ten should really allow for inflation (financial- Sharon Fisher Commandments, but to me, it should be ly, not somatically): a nickel then was like near the top of the list. I’m sorry, but there $1.50 today. And perhaps my mother did- 770-395-1094 • [email protected] are certain things one just does not do unto n’t want my hips to go the way of hers. a potato. If it were meant to be consumed OK, I forgive her already, including the Special Occasions • Holiday Parties • Banquets • Meetings cold, then why bother cooking it? It bog- hips and the, um, ample seating area, even gles the mind, much like the name of the though her strategy backfired (pun intend- girl with whom I had my double bat mitz- ed). vah ceremony. As for Candy and her quizzical name— Her name was Candy Caine. Well, I’m well, she may be married by now, right? sure she was Candace Caine, but still, this Maybe to our old friend Jonas Apple. struck me as an odd choice of name for a Perhaps she’s since divorced, and took on nice Jewish girl. Man, did I have fun with the rakish Ronald Corne. Who knows? Candy! Dark-haired, a bit stocky, and God works in mysterious ways, and, I’ve funny as heck, she engaged me in non- noticed over the decades, definitely has a stop, hysterical verbiage and then some. sense of humor. That, in fact, would also We had to be separated often. Our hilarity explain potato salad. could not be contained, although I can’t July/August 2006 THE JEWISH GEORGIAN Page 5

concerts throughout the U.S.A., Canada, Europe, ironic turn for the novelist—reaching the pinna- Peter and the Wolf (and Me) also runs through JTS Israel, New Zealand, and Australia and has cle of his career by writing about a world that he March 4. Preview performances are February recorded 20 albums. A political activist and arts has intentionally left behind. Standing between 7–9. From page 1 advocate, Bikel served as president of Actors’ past regrets and future promises, Weiss searches The JTS season concludes with the world ing Israeli pioneer music, American folk Equity Association from 1973 to 1982 and is for his true home as he contends with a dying premiere of Hank Kimmel’s Shorts, April 28- music, opera, traditional Jewish melodies, currently president of the Associated Actors and father, a soon-to-be ex-wife, an old high school May 20, directed by JTS Artistic Director Mira Russian folk tunes, and Broadway favorites. Artistes of America and a board member of friend, and the perils and bounties of success. Hirsch. Atlanta playwright Hank Kimmel’s Pianist Tamara Brooks will accompany Mr. Americans for the Arts. In addition, Mr. Bikel Brooklyn Boy, directed by David deVries, runs Woody Allenesque romp through suburbia, the Bikel, who will also play the guitar. Tickets are was appointed by President Jimmy Carter in through November 12. Preview performances workplace, blind dating, parenting, little league $65. A post-show dessert reception with Mr. 1977 to serve a 5-year term on the National are October 18–20. fields, and your local neighborhood pharmacy Bikel on September 13 is an additional $95. Council for the Arts. His updated autobiography, The mainstage season continues with Born features Wendy Melkonian, Andrew Benator, An American citizen since 1961, Theodore Theo, was published by the University of Guilty and Peter and the Wolf (and Me),two and an ensemble of Atlanta’s best comedic tal- Bikel was born in Vienna in 1924 and left for Wisconsin Press. plays in repertory by Ari Roth. Both plays will ent. Previews are April 25-27. Israel (then Palestine) at the age of 13. In 1946, be directed by Daniel DeRaey. In addition to the four-play subscription he entered the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art ————— Born Guilty, which opens January 27, 2007, series, JTS will present The Magic Dreidels by in London and graduated with honors. His illus- is based on the book by Peter Sichrovsky, an Jenna Zark, based on the book by Eric Kimmel, trious career took off when Sir Laurence Olivier The JTS four-play subscription series starts Austrian-Jewish journalist who journeyed December 13-24. Directed by Barbara Cole offered him the second male lead in A Streetcar on October 21, with the regional premiere of through Germany and Austria, interviewing chil- Uterhardt, The Magic Dreidels is a family holi- Named Desire, starring Vivian Leigh. His long Brooklyn Boy by Donald Margulies. This is the dren of Nazi families. Previously produced by day play about the adventures of a boy named roster of memorable stage performances story of Eric Weiss, a writer whose autobio- Jewish Theatre of the South a decade ago, this Jakob, who meets a goblin who gives him drei- includes The Sound of Music; I Do, I Do; The graphically influenced novel has propelled him searing drama continues to pack a punch in its dels that spin out potato latkes and gold coins. Sunshine Boys; My Fair Lady; Zorba; and onto the best-seller list for the first time. It is an examination of “the sins of the father,” of war All JTS performances take place in the Fiddler on the Roof, in which he has played the crimes and criminals, and of guilt and accept- Morris and Rae Frank Theatre at the Marcus role of Tevye more than 2,000 times over the ance. Born Guilty runs through March 4, 2007. Jewish Community Center of Atlanta, 5342 Tilly past 38 years. Preview performances are January 24–26. Mill Road, in Dunwoody. After making his film debut in The African Peter and the Wolf (and Me) opens February Season subscriptions are on sale now. Single Queen (1951), Mr. Bikel appeared in more than 10, 2007. While adapting Born Guilty for the tickets go on sale September 5. Single ticket are 30 motion pictures. His best-known screen roles stage, Roth befriended author Sichrovsky, a fel- $18-$35, with discounts for students, seniors, include The Defiant Ones (1958), for which he low second-generation Holocaust survivor. But groups, and MJCCA members. Four-play season received an Academy Award nomination; My when the real-life Sichrovsky joined up with his subscriptions are $60-$100, with discounts for Fair Lady (1964); Benefit of the Doubt (1992); country’s Freedom Party and its populist leader students and seniors. For ticket information and and Shadow Conspiracy (1996). Television cred- and Nazi apologist, Joerg Haider, Roth’s charac- purchase, contact the JTS Box Office at 770- its include “Alfred Hitchcock Presents,” “Julius terization of Peter began to look highly romanti- 395-2654 or [email protected], or visit Caesar,” “The Final Days,” “Star Trek: The Next cized. Through the characters of the Adapter www.jplay.org. Generation,” “L.A. 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39 Pounds of Love is about Ami Ami’s ability to continue his pilgrimage front of and behind it. I was able to secure a AJFF Ankilewitz, who, at the age of one, was despite health complications is the film- comfy seat at the end of the aisle…in the diagnosed with a rare form of muscular maker’s ability to document it. A fruitless first row. Whether it was due to the differ- From page 1 dystrophy. His doctor told his mother, search for Dr. Cordova, who diagnosed ing popularity of the two films or the time ebration of Jewish life and culture. Helena, that he would not live past six years Ami’s condition, has the entire crew ram- of the screenings, a previously semi-crowd- On May 30, a curtain call was given to of age. Thirty-three years later, Ami lives in bling through the rolling Texas desert, and ed theatre had transformed into a packed, the 2006 Audience Award winners in a spe- Israel and works as a 3-D animator, despite Ami’s worsening health threatens to perma- standing-room-only crowd. The buzz in the cial presentation and screening. being in a wheelchair and able to move only nently shelve the production. The film’s room was palpable, and for good reason. Determining the winners through popular one finger. inspiration, though, is not its technical wiz- Live And Become sheds light on the vote by over 3,500 attendees, two films After meeting Ami in a Tel Aviv bar, ardry or splashy production but the portray- Falasha Jews, Jews of Ethiopian origin, ranked the highest average in their respec- director Dani Menkin began chronicling his al of Ami as a normal guy with heavy ambi- who took advantage of Israel’s Law of tive categories: 39 Pounds of Love (Best life. What follows is part love story, as Ami tions, trapped in a frail, thin body. Menkin Return to emigrate to Israel from famine- Documentary Film) and Live And Become expresses his love for his caretaker, attempts to sidestep any sympathetic notes stricken Ethiopia in 1984. Political com- (Best Narrative Film). Christina, and part road trip, as Ami goes by showing how productive and fulfilling mentary and history lesson aside, the narra- Having not seen either film during the against the wishes of his family by deciding Ami’s life is in Tel Aviv. tive follows eight-year-old Salomon, who is initial screening, I ventured to the Regal to fulfill his dream of completing a cross- The final third of the film loses focus as separated from his family when his mother Atlantic Station theater to view what was country trek across the United States. Ami’s extreme desire to face the infamous passes him off as Jewish so he can escape voted the “best of the fest.” Almost as great an accomplishment as Dr. Cordova seems pointless and a little the poverty and persecution in Ethiopia. unsettling. The climatic confrontation with The coming-of-age tale follows Salomon, the elderly physician is left unresolved, and who adapts the name Schlomo to mask his the ending, while inspirational, appears to non-Jewish identity, through his formative cover up the fact that there is no clear con- years as he is adopted into a new family and clusion to the story. 39 Pounds of Love is integrates into Israeli culture. about the love the family and friends have Romanian-French director Radu for its subject. Unfortunately, the viewer Mihaileanu poses several questions about never gets more than a glimpse through the acceptance of immigrants and assimila- Ami’s eyes, making it difficult to under- tion and what it means to truly be Jewish, stand his motivations and relate to him on a but astutely keeps the moralizing and polit- personal level. A more suitable title may ical controversies to a minimum. A dreary have been 39 Pounds of Admiration. conclusion to Schlomo’s story does not take After viewing the first film in a semi- away from the remarkable performances, crowded theatre, I briefly stepped outside especially by Mosche Agazai as the young during the 15-minute break until Live And Schlomo, and the sharp cinematography. Become, the Audience Award Winner for The film’s addressing of the immigration Best Narrative Film, was screened. I debate gives it a worldwide and timely per- returned to the theatre to find my entire row spective that needs no subtitles. was filled, as was pretty much every row in

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Saturday, August 12th - 6:00pm - MILAM MCGRAW PROPST Creola’s Moonbeam is the funny, endearing story of a middle-age-crazy southern belle who heads for the Florida beaches to remember her childhood. Lessons for the Next Generation Tuesday, August 22nd - 6:30pm - JEFF ABBOTT Fear is the new thriller by Jeff Abbott. Suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder following Why we care about JF&CS a shootout that kills his best friend, Miles Kendrick, an ex-mob spy turned federal witness, runs “My father sets a great example when it That tradition is certain to be passed down for his life, with assassin Dennis Groote, a former FBI agent, in hot pursuit, but Miles’s situation comes to community service – what it means to the next Merlin generation as well. becomes desperate when he stumbles upon “Frost,” a top-secret, experimental medicine that to be involved and give back,” commented Michael plans to teach Jonathan, his 2 1/2- could offer a cure for severely traumatized patients. Michael Merlin. Michael’s record of service to year old son, that “this is a wonderful Jewish JF&CS certainly reflects the family tradition. community, but it doesn’t happen on its The former Mitzvah Day project volunteer own. We have a responsibility to give back.” Tuesday, September 12th - 7:00pm - BRAD MELTZER currently serves on our board and chairs this The Book of Fate is the new thriller by best-selling author Brad Meltzer. “Six minutes from year’s Annual Campaign. Please give back with your financial support, and enable us to offer our Tools for Living now, one of us would be dead. None of us knew it was coming.” So says Wes Holloway, a once- “I’m gratified that my children have contin- for all stages of life. cocky and ambitious presidential aide, about the day that changed his life forever. On that day, ued the tradition,” added Steve Merlin, a life- Wes put the president’s oldest friend, Ron Boyle, into the presidential limousine. By the time the long community volunteer. “For me, giving is Please join the Merlins trip came to an end, Wes was permanently disfigured, and Boyle was dead, the victim of a crazed not a duty – it’s a privilege. It enriches your and give to the 2006 assassin. Eight years later, Boyle is spotted, alive and well, in Asia. In that moment, Wes has the life, and you always get more in return.” Annual Campaign. chance to undo the worst day of his life. Trying to figure out what really happened takes Wes back to a decade-old presidential crossword puzzle, disturbing secrets buried in Masonic histo- This advertisement ry, and a 200-year-old secret code invented by Thomas Jefferson. But what Wes doesn’t realize made possible by: is that the Book of Fate holds everyone’s secrets. July/August 2006 THE JEWISH GEORGIAN Page 7

Perfume is divine, just don’t overdo it At The Breman You probably never knew Mr. Hoyt. Maybe nobody ever did, but many years ago he had a August 18–October 22 might sweet namesake... Hoyt’s Cologne. It cost a dime (and we didn’t have sales tax) for about an In the Marlene J. and William A. Schwartz Special Exhibitions Gallery ounce. The bottle was round and had a little neck, BY Shirley and I remember a cork stopper with a little stick- er strip across it. I want to say there was twisted Friedman wire to hold the cork in place, but I may be con- fusing it with a champagne bottle. Anyway, the and has been replaced by a screw top. And infla- label was white with black writing, and the name tion from about 1933 has raised the price to $1.45 was in red...and a dab of gold accent. or 1450 percent. Just about in keeping with the You wouldn’t have found it on the most fash- rise in cost of house payments and everything ionable dressing tables. No siree, they were else. graced with finer essences of Coty or Evening in Perfumes have been with us since time began. Paris, which sold for $1. And a high school sen- As soon as God made the nose, he planted the ior whose boyfriend had a Saturday job might rose. Some ladies get carried away and ruin the have had her own bottle of Toujours Moi. It was mystery of a precious scent by announcing their Pre-Exhibition Reception and Silent Auction more expensive, more than a dollar, maybe arrival with fumes. A famous designer said that Thursday, August 17th, 7:00–8:30 pm $2.50; the girls who got it were a clanny, older one thing he dislikes most about a woman is her group, and all smelled alike at the basketball using a perfume too strong for her looks! games on Friday night. My husband recently gave me a perfume I had Presented by the My first gift of fragrance was a Coty set that only read about and never dreamed I’d even Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta had a compact, too. I didn’t have a bottle of whiff. It’s very special in its beautiful flacon and Toujours Moi, but my brother gave his girlfriend satin box and makes me feel special when I feign Art may be purchased at the reception a bottle, and she was a friend of mine and would nonchalance and place a drop behind each ear. show it to me and let me smell it. I thought my Some who might think it extravagant spend more and during the exhibition. For brother was mighty extravagant, actually. And on beer in less than a month, and this luscious besides, mama didn’t really approve of my fragrance, just one-half ounce of it, will probably information and reception tickets ($36), accepting the Coty gift, but acquiesced because it outlast my earlobes, and it smells better than please contact Erin Hirsch at wasn’t a permanent thing and would soon beer. “smell” away. After Lady Macbeth witnessed a murder and 404-870-1614 or [email protected]. In the midst of writing, I ran down the street saw that a drop of blood had splattered onto her, Red cedar bowl, to see if I could locate a bottle of Hoyt’s. The she wailed, “All the perfumes of Arabia will not Philip Moulthrop store was temporarily out but we “researched” sweeten this little hand.” She was right. Perfume the supply catalog and found that the eau de is not for murders. It’s just for killers. cologne is alive and well, wearing the same dress, although, sadly, the cork stopper is gone Inspired by the Jewish citizens are the actions of the same barbar- ic terrorist organization that have plagued Missing tradition of tzedakah, the civilian population of Israel. Western From page 2 religious denominations have begun urging between the United States and Mexico. actions that will economically hurt Israel, more than 70 culturally I started this piece by acknowledging the while doing nothing about aggression of the fact that the Arab/Muslim population has a militant Arabs. and religiously diverse different context for viewing the world than I think that each day will bring a clearer I do. But I felt that the logic, values, and understanding to the non-Muslim world artists “think outside the thought processes of Western countries that the extremists are in power, and that negotiating with them can only be success- were so similar to mine that I should be able box” to interpret the to understand their actions. I was partially ful if you have an armored gauntlet on one wrong. hand. Remember Neville Chamberlain’s The fact that armed forces can be sent words and what disaster can occur if there universal spirit of giving. into a sovereign country by the Coalition are not two honorable sides in a negotia- Forces to eliminate the threat of harm to the tion. Israel has been fortunate to have the support of friends such as the government population of the invading countries is OK, Masinekele – Let Us Give, beaded sculpture, but Israel is not supposed to retaliate when of the United States, but it is time for the created by a Monkeybiz artist people enter into its territory and kill civil- lovers of freedom to stand up to the terror- ians. Encounters between Coalition Forces ists, both in other countries as well as at For museum hours and exhibition information, and insurgents are depicted by pictures of home, and let them know that we stand call 678-222-3700 or visit www.thebreman.org burning coalition vehicles and individual together against their barbarity and inhu- soldiers firing from behind available pro- manity. Do not confuse appeasement with tection. Israeli troops are depicted with diplomacy. scenes of armored vehicles and tanks mov- What am I missing? I am missing a ing in force. forceful message that we are tired of bullies The same terrorists that stalked innocent trampling on the heads of others for power civilians at the World Trade Center, the and personal economic reward. Israel is not London subways, the Spanish trains, and correct in everything—no country or person the resorts in Bali are those who detonate is. But it is entitled to the same treatment bombs in Israel with the purpose of killing from its Arab/Muslim neighbors as it civilians, yet the world does not seem to affords its Arab/Muslim citizens. And it is regard these actions as equally dastardly. entitled to a fair and equitable hearing and Western countries are buckling under the appreciation of what it has been forced by others to do to survive. Jews learned a long weight of large, uneducated populations THE WILLIAM BREMAN JEWISH HERITAGE MUSEUM time ago to strive for justice, not love. Is similar to those surrounding Israel, yet they 14 4 0 S PRING STREET NW (AT SPRING &18TH ST.) • ATLANTA,GEORGIA 30309 are unwilling to see that the attacks on their that asking too much? Page 8 THE JEWISH GEORGIAN July/August 2006 Tech companies take top honors at Eagle Star awards

Tescom and RAD Data serving on committees and technology government markets. Communications/BellSouth received top organizations. The management team is In a competitive environment, RAD was The gala included two additional special company honors at the American-Israel composed of Israelis and Americans with awarded a contract with BellSouth to recognitions. Chamber of Commerce (AICC) Eagle Star backgrounds in business and technology. replace an existing router product that was The Chamber Founders Award was pre- Awards Gala on May 23. successfully utilized in providing wireless sented to Dr. Mark Braunstein, co-founder, The Eagle Star Awards honor the people broadband service to restore data communi- chairman, and CEO of Patient Care and companies who have contributed most cations to New Orleans immediately fol- Technologies. Braunstein, who has provid- to Southeastern U.S.-Israel business rela- lowing the devastation of Hurricane ed leadership since AICC’s founding, is a tionships. Katrina. Three wireless base stations were fitting recipient of this award, which recog- Mark L. Hanny, vice president of world- installed on the city’s tallest building to pro- nizes the significant contributions of an wide ISV Alliances & GTM, who oversees vide high-speed internet access, allowing individual. Braunstein invented the IBM’s Global Technology Unit in Israel, businesses to communicate with their cus- acclaimed “Industry-Specific Business was the keynote speaker. Hanny presented tomers and other companies. Exchange” economic development model the “IBM-Israel” story of how this global that has been a hallmark of AICC since technology leader is incorporating Israeli 1994, and served as board chairman from innovation and expertise in solutions for its 2001-03. customers worldwide. COMPANY OF THE YEAR. (from left) Tel Aviv-based Tescom received the Tom Glaser, president, American- Israeli Company of the Year Award. Tescom Israel Chamber of Commerce; Mika is a software quality assurance consulting Liss, executive vice president, company that works with clients to help Tescom; and Andre Schnabl, board improve the performance of their informa- chairman, American-Israel Chamber tion technology. The company’s U.S. head- of Commerce quarters is in Atlanta, with major customers in the region including UPS, CDC, City of Tel Aviv-based RAD Data Atlanta, and Georgia Department of Communications and its U.S. partner, DEAL OF THE YEAR. (from left) Tom Transportation. Tescom went public on the BellSouth, received the Deal of the Year Glaser; Oded Ilan, president, RAD Tel Aviv exchange in 2004 with a second award. RAD Data Communications manu- Data Communications; Mel Levine, CHAMBERS FOUNDER AWARD. successful IPO in London’s AIM market in factures network access equipment for data director of product development, (from left) Tom Glaser; Dr. Mark 2005. The company is active in both AICC communications applications that are sold BellSouth; Doug Duet, BellSouth Braunstein, CEO and chairman, and the community, sponsoring events and in the telecommunications, enterprise, and Laboratories; and Andre Schnabl Patient Care Technologies; and Andre Schnabl

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On June 11, I attended a free vocal con- cert by Dr. Dan Appelrouth. BY Bill Sonenshine

Dan Appelrouth

I first met Dan in a book club I was facilitating at the Marcus Jewish Academy. His wife, Arlene, who supports Community Center of Atlanta. He had an him in this project, was a little nervous infectious smile and made a huge contribu- about how many people would come, but tion to the group. I could always count on over 300 enthusiastic people were there. him to make insightful comments about Jerry Farber introduced Dan; he was hilari- whatever book we were discussing. Dan is ous as usual and put the crowd in a good an M.D. specializing in rheumatology and mood. has been retired for several years. Dan came out in a smart-looking black Dan knew my wife had terminal cancer, tuxedo with his usual warm smile and and he called me regularly to see how I was introduced his piano accompanist, Mrs. doing. He still calls, and, needless to say, Sandra Lutters. As he sang, the audience these calls mean a great deal to me. was right there with him, enjoying the My wife died in May 2004, and Dan moment. They clapped; they cheered. I sat attended her funeral. As I rose from my next to Arlene and could only imagine how l-r: Ken, Cindy, Adam chair after the eulogy, I was a little wobbly. and Leslie Schick, JF&CS proud she was of him. He sang some supporters since 1998 I felt a hand grab my shoulder; I turned my Broadway tunes and at the end sang sever- head, and there was Dan, asking me if I was al Yiddish songs. In an emotional moment, all right. I will never forget that moment. he brought out a large photo of him and his That act demonstrated to me what kind of mother and sang “My Yiddishe Momme.” I person he is. saw several people with tears in their eyes. Dan knew that I enjoyed theater and had At one point in the concert, Dan intro- been in several plays in high school. He duced his voice teacher, Mrs. Laura was involved in a senior ensemble that English-Robinson. With his arm around operated out of the MJCCA and invited me her, he said he had been “taking lessons for to a performance. After I saw the play, I 40 years,” and she jokingly said, “But not told Dan I wanted to get involved. He intro- with me.” She had a big infectious smile, duced me to Mira Hirsh, artistic director of and you could tell she was really proud of Jewish Theater of the South and director of him. the Senior Ensemble. She said they were When Dan left the stage after his last having tryouts in a few months and were song, the audience cheered and clapped. looking for new members. I auditioned and For an encore, he sang “My Way”—a fit- was invited to join the group. ting end to his concert. Lessons for the Next Generation Over the past few years, Dan and I have When I think of Dan, words like “kind- continued to see each other through the ness,” “compassion,” “humility,” and book club and the Senior Ensemble. We “tikun olam” come to mind. He loves to Why we care about JF&CS also have breakfast and lunch together. sing, and he is living his passion. I believe Cindy Schick learned valuable lessons from (counseling) Committee and our Advocacy her parents and is passing on equally mean- Committee. As Executive Volunteer, she Dan has also been singing and taking that if you look up the word “mensch” in lessons for many years. He recently made a ingful lessons to her children. championed our Mitzvah Match Program. the dictionary, you will find a picture of Cindy is also helping out with our East Cobb CD, the sale of which will benefit his newly Dan. “My parents always said, ‘If something’s not right, don’t just accept it – fix it!’ I remind synagogue outreach initiative and has served established Atlanta Hunger Relief Fund, Help Dan with his Atlanta Hunger a number of civic organizations as well. which is managed by the Jewish Federation my own children that the well being of others Relief Fund by purchasing his CD for your- is integral to their own well being,” she Cindy’s contributions to JF&CS are truly of Greater Atlanta. If he sells all 2,500 self, your friends, and your relatives. You remarked. immeasurable. Combined with your financial copies, he will raise $30,000 for his project. will hear some wonderful music and help a support, they enable us to offer our This is an ambitious undertaking, and Dan Cindy has certainly lived by her words. worthy cause. Visit A current JF&CS board member, Elder Tools for Living for all stages of life. said some people thought he was crazy to www.danappelrouth.com, where you can Connections Committee member and Please join the Schicks attempt it; however, he is steadfast in his listen to song selections and buy the CD. co-chair of this year’s Annual Campaign, and give to the 2006 resolve to generate funds. The CD is $18, $14 of which is tax Cindy has served on and chaired our COPES Annual Campaign. To this end, on June 11, Dan rented the deductible. This advertisement Fine Arts Center Auditorium at Pace made possible by: Page 10 THE JEWISH GEORGIAN July/August 2006 Three Jewish Georgians noted for achievements

seven years ago home. He By Carolyn Gold and now, at age owned two 88, has compiled Mail Boxes, On occasion, I like to remind myself, our photographs and Etc. stores and, readers, and even our editors of the original BY Carolyn files of stories on the side, purpose of The Jewish Georgian. It was to Gold about his army bought a small recognize the contributions of Jewish buddies. The 69th addressing Georgians to their city and state. U.S. Army machine to I have Division is handle business been made The Ben T. Zinn Combustion Laboratory famous for having mailings of up aware of is a major research facility. Its faculty, staff, ended the German to 5,000 pieces. three men and students have won a significant number resistance and for who recent- of research contracts from government linking up with Today, ly have Joe Lipsius the Russians at Lewin’s direct agencies and industry. Henry Lewin made sig- Professor Zinn arrived at Georgia Tech the Elbe River. mail marketing nificant and in 1965 after receiving a B.S. from New Last year, Lipsius was invited to company has interesting York University, an M.S. from Stanford Moscow to celebrate the 60th anniversary 750 clients, and revenues are expected to contribu- University, and an M.A. and Ph.D. from of the Allied victory. Now his website— exceed $2 million in 2006. The company tions Princeton University. He was promoted to www.69th-infantry-division.com—contains offers direct mailing and fulfillment servic- through Regents’ Professor in 1973 and appointed to stories of the soldiers’ achievements “for es: production, assembly, and mailing of their the David S. Lewis Chair in 1992. the children and grandchildren to read,” kits and other promotional items. endeavors His research included combustion fun- says Lipsius. It also serves as a database for Clients now are served not only in in three people searching for personal war histories, Atlanta but nationwide and in Canada. The Ben T. Zinn damentals, combustion instabilities in liquid very diverse and solid rockets, and, among other proj- since many World War II soldiers are pass- company currently is housed in a 12,500-sq. fields. The ects, developments in the fields of fire safe- ing on. ft. office/warehouse/production facility. first is an honored professor; the second, a ty, engine noise, and “smart” fuel injectors. Lipsius has assembled nearly 200 pages Fulfillware’s equipment can handle 500,000 major-turned-historian; and the third, an He has won many awards, published count- of official history on the website, and more pieces in a single day. entrepreneur. less papers, and lectured throughout the people are contacting him almost every day. Lewin has fulfilled his dream of starting Professor Ben T. Zinn has distinguished world. This makes the site one of important histor- his own business and seeing it grow to an himself in a career of more than 40 years at ————— ical value. impressive and successful establishment in Georgia Tech. In May, the School of Joe Lipsius, retired major, is preserving ————— 13 years. Aerospace Engineering named a combus- the history of his World War II army unit on Henry Lewin, 53, started Fulfillware in tion laboratory in his honor. the web. Lipsius mastered the computer 1993 in the basement of his Sandy Springs Give Your Child The power behind your amazing machine The Epstein Advantage! My friend drives a Mercedes and has logged more than 120,000 miles in the

Academic Excellence past few years. The car is checked at reg- ular intervals and fed premium gas and BY Bilingual Integrated Curriculum oil. The motor is about a foot square, and Balfoura Friend also under the hood are various pumps Levine Caring Jewish Community and other gizmos. This car is driven daily, then parked in our building garage. ics test other pumps and parts that are My machine has a different motor—it connected to the motor—all contributing is only about the size of my fist and has to the efficient operation of the total been working nonstop for the past 80 machine. Even while taking my daily Get to years. As Dr. Robert Jarvik, designer of afternoon nap (and I’m crabby by dinner- the Jarvik-7 and other artificial hearts, has time if I don’t snooze), my motor doesn’t said, the human heart beats about two bil- rest at all—it tick-tocks merrily along. Know Us! lion times. This is why my magnificent Unfortunately, many motors give out motor, my heart (as well as yours) is such long before their allotted two billion an amazing machine. beats, and some are defective, bringing on Whether we are resting, exercising, attacks. While not exactly using gas and working, or playing, our little motors just Contact Admission Director oil, most folks eventually take drugs to chug along. Instead of gas and oil, we keep their motors in good working order. OPEN HOUSE DATES Susan Berk at 404-250-5607 feed them regularly with vittles that we The words “motor,” “pump,” and wash down with liquids of all sorts. K and 1st Grade “machine” are so ordinary. It’s the word (Some folks pour more liquids than others “heart” that makes terms such as sweet- Oct. 1 and Nov. 7 All Sandy Springs and ruin their motors.) We take them for heart, faint-hearted, heartless, full-heart- regular check-ups, and some folks do, ed, heartening, heavy-hearted, weak- 2 Years - PreK indeed, need special drugs or artificial Nov. 7 and Nov. 29 Campus Open Houses hearted, and heart attack so thought-pro- parts to monitor or stimulate their motors. voking. 2 Years - 8th Grade begin at 9:45 am Oh yes, my own motor requires a daily Just think about your heart—isn’t it a chunk of dark chocolate to make it beat Jan. 17 fabulous and extraordinary piece of work? happily along all day—something about Aren’t you ever so grateful that if you Intown Campus Open House serotonin pleasing the brain motor. My take good care if it, you will be rewarded super mechanic, the cardiologist, checks Oct. 19 18 months - PreK 10:00 with a marvel that ticks along forever, my motor annually, while other mechan- until... July/August 2006 THE JEWISH GEORGIAN Page 11 Survey finds no awareness of common genetic disease A recent survey found almost no aware- Research and was sponsored by the unaware of Gaucher disease, physicians macrophages. The macrophages spread to ness of Gaucher disease among Jewish National Gaucher Foundation, Michael- who are likely to see patients with the dis- various organs and tissues, including the Americans, the population most affected by Ann Russell JCC in Miami, and Genzyme ease may also not be well informed. In bones, spleen, and liver. Symptoms can the disease. Corporation. It found a general low aware- another recent survey (“Gaucher Disease begin at any time from infancy to adulthood “Great strides have been made in the ness of many such diseases, including Awareness Among Hematologists,” Holden and can result in chronic health issues with awareness of some genetic disorders, but Canavan and Niemann-Pick diseases. Pearmain, 2005), four of five hematolo- potentially irreversible complications, such there are still so many Jewish Americans “This survey shows us that not only is gists/oncologists (blood specialists) sus- as hip or knee conditions that require who are unknowingly carriers of common just a tiny segment of the Jewish population pected leukemia or lymphoma when pre- replacements. genetic diseases such as Gaucher,” says aware of Gaucher disease, but there may be sented with the signs and symptoms of The signs and symptoms of Gaucher dis- Rhonda Buyers, National Gaucher many people who are symptomatic and Gaucher disease. This discovery may be ease can include one or more of the follow- Foundation executive director. unaware that they have the disease,” says somewhat understandable when one con- ing: fatigue or tiredness (anemia), unusual The carrier rate for the genetic mutations Buyers. “The good news is that, unlike siders that in the general population, only bruising and/or bleeding episodes, an that cause Gaucher disease may be as high other genetic conditions, Gaucher disease is one in 40,000-60,000 people has Gaucher enlarged abdomen (large spleen and/or as one in 15 Jewish people of Eastern treatable and can be diagnosed with the use disease. However, among Jewish people of liver), and bone pain. Although Gaucher European ancestry, and one in 100-200 of of a blood test (enzyme assay).” Eastern European (Ashkenazi) descent, one disease can be devastating in some cases, it the general population. Gaucher disease There are nearly 5,000 genetic diseases in 450-600 people has the disorder. can be managed through early diagnosis occurs equally among males and females, known to afflict the world’s population. Gaucher disease occurs at any age, but it and, if required, treatment. After the and both parents must carry the mutation However, in almost every ethnic, racial, or is usually most severe in infants. Gaucher enzyme assay test, the diagnosis can be ren- for a child to be born with the disease. If demographic group, certain genetic dis- disease results from a specific enzyme defi- dered by a knowledgeable physician or both parents are carriers, then there is a 1 in eases occur at higher frequencies among ciency in the body, caused by a genetic someone who specializes in this disorder. 4 chance that their child will have Gaucher their members than in the general popula- mutation. Because of this deficiency, sub- For more information on testing, visit disease. tion. stances normally broken down by the the National Gaucher Foundation website, The survey was conducted by Cogent Not only are Jewish people generally enzyme accumulate in cells called www.gaucherdisease.org. Only the ill-informed compare Israel to apartheid South Africa

By Tom Teepen ing utter racial separation. It imprisoned two-state solution envisioned by the origi- If you can somehow see that apartheid dissidents, who had an unfortunate tenden- nal U.N. vote. No takers. South Africa and Israel are pretty much one Britain has long since lost its empire but cy, genetic no doubt, to die in police hands. Now Israel has withdrawn unilaterally and the same, congratulations. The British not, apparently, its imperialism, at least not It denied education, jobs, and dignity to all from Gaza and is preparing to remove at academy has an endowed chair waiting for altogether. Substantial elements there are nonwhites. least its most intrusive settlements from the you. still bothered by the rude wogs—those The Arabs and Muslims who live in West Bank, also unilaterally. bothersome natives whose perturbations, Israel are full citizens. The vote is universal. although distant, offend the sensibilities of Religious freedom obtains. Arabs serve in Clockwise from top: proper Englishmen. the parliament. Arab Israelis are under no David, Etta Raye, Michele and Lewis Hirsch. However improbably, it turns out that the political, educational, or employment The Hirsch family has new wogs are Israeli professors. restrictions, though they take some hard supported JF&CS for the Hence the vote by a 67,000-member higher knocks from private prejudice and govern- past two decades. education association, Britain’s largest, urg- mental indifference. ing its members to shun Israeli academics Israel went to great lengths a few years who haven’t renounced their country’s ago to airlift black Ethiopian Jews out of “apartheid policies,” as the British teachers oppression and to incorporate them into the put it. Israeli population. Some racism. And that association will soon merge Ah, but the Palestinians! with a smaller but even more clamorous Israel occupied the West Bank and Gaza band of university teachers agitating either after the 1967 war, the second by which the for a full boycott of Israeli academics or at surrounding Arab nations tried to conquer least for publishing the names of the recal- and eliminate Israel. After the war, Israel set citrant as academically substandard by dint up settlements in the occupied territories, at of not acknowledging British moral superi- first mainly as security outposts but later as ority. That is, of declining to play Gunga convenient political sops to the Bible-besot- Din to the British academic raj. ted Israelis who dream of recreating ancient This sort of nonsense is a bit of a fad in Israel at its most expansive. Lessons for the Next Generation some quarters. Stateside, the Presbyterians The settlements were a mistake. They are keen on selling off all Israeli invest- were no deterrent. The Arab states attacked Why we care about JF&CS ments as a show of solidarity with the again in 1973 and came within an ace of The Hirsch family has been involved with board. Her mother-in-law, Etta Raye Hirsch, Palestinians. Students at several U.S. cam- finally succeeding. And the Palestinians JF&CS in every way possible: as leaders, as has hosted meetings to help groom future puses have pressed their universities to do later started two intifadas and launched a volunteers, as financial supporters and as leadership and volunteers in other ways. Even the same. bloody terrorist war. agency clients. three-year old Lewis “volunteers” with his mother, attending events in the community! The favored rationalization—compari- Since its founding under U.N. auspices “We came to JF&CS for Legacy Home Care son to apartheid South Africa—is one that in 1947, Israel has been trying to negotiate and other services for a great-grandparent. “As a family, we’ve made JF&CS a financial in its historical ignorance and intellectual a secure peace with its neighbors, but no In a time of real need, the agency gave us the priority,” Michele added. Your support, along poverty ought to embarrass anyone assert- serious negotiator has stepped forward. In help we needed,” Michele Hirsch remarked. with theirs, enables us to offer our Tools for ing it, even academics. recent years, Israel has repeatedly stated its A former agency staff member who worked Living for all stages of life. with our NORC (Naturally Occurring South Africa was a racist nation enforc- support for an independent Palestine, the Please join the Retirement Community) program, Michele Hirsch family and previously chaired our Elder Connections give to the 2006 Committee and currently serves on the Annual Campaign. This advertisement made possible by: Page 12 THE JEWISH GEORGIAN July/August 2006 Mishpucha, music and memories Reminisce with the talented Jake vivors, and of his own growing acceptance exceptional Ehrenreich in this autobiographical musical and pride in his heritage. He tells of his two handmade comedy, A Jew Grows in Brooklyn. Follow sisters and his mother, who have each suc- gnocchi. Chef his life from the front stoops of Brooklyn to cumbed to Alzheimer’s; of his feisty great and owner the Catskills and to New York’s Lamb’s BY Roberta Aunt Regina, whom he labels “the Jackie Michael Theatre at 46th Street, just off Broadway. Scher Kennedy” of pre-war Prushkov, Poland; and Gershkovich is Wow, did we kvell as this nice Jewish boy of his hardworking, determined father, who a graduate of from Brownsville entertained us. Along still resides one mile from Jake in Monroe, The Culinary with a four-piece band, Ehrenreich sings, New York. This is a joyous, heartwarming, Institute of Along with video imaging plus the four- and very personal performance by a gifted America, piece band, Jake shares his bittersweet life’s entertainer. No, you don’t have to be from which is con- journey. He tells of his childhood in Brooklyn to enjoy it, but Brooklynites will sidered the Chef Mike Gershkovich Brooklyn, including his devotion to stick- unquestionably relate to the nostalgic slides “Harvard” of ball, his discomfort with the name and anecdotes used throughout the show. In the cooking world. If you go, be sure and “Yankele,” which his Yiddish-speaking par- Jake’s words, “It is an American immigrant say hello to Atlanta’s Benji Wilson, who is ents called him, and his aversion to those journey.” And in the words of an astute currently apprenticing at the Bistro, 228 ever-present plastic slipcovers. The show Internet blogger, “Simon Sez go see this West 72nd Street, 212-799-3890 or visit takes us to the Borscht Belt in the Catskills show!” For details, visit ajewgrowsinbrook- mikesbistro.com. with its bungalow colonies, stages, hotels, lyn.com. and highlights its “tummlers” (part resident If you want to learn about or reminisce comics, part activity directors, and part about the Jewish Catskills, visit hotel cheerleaders. Alan King, Danny Kaye, http://catskills.brown.edu/, a website creat- Jerry Lewis all got their start tummling). ed by an organization to promote research Audience participation and interaction is and education on the significance of the encouraged throughout the show, and it is Catskill Mountains for American Jewish quite an experience to be part of a full house Life. of theatergoers enthusiastically playing a Take in a Wednesday matinee in the city, Jake Ehrenreich round of “Simon Sez”. (According to then grab a cab (about $7 from Times jokes, dances, and “tummles” his way Ehrenreich, this game was invented in the Square) and enjoy a superb dinner experi- across the stage with nostalgic Yiddish Catskills.) ence at Mike’s Bistro, one of Manhattan’s selections, 60s rock, and his own show- In addition to his comedy and music, most popular kosher restaurants. I especial- stopping rendition of the lively traditional Ehrenreich shares touching memories and ly enjoyed the restaurant’s specialties — song “Romania.” poignant thoughts about his day-to-day life roasted beet salad, Maryland-style cod as the son of immigrant Holocaust sur- cakes, braised boneless short ribs, and the Mike’s kosher cod cakes Always there when you need them We all know those women who can Bringing home the championship drive seven carpools a day, cook a fabulous meal, keep a house so clean you can eat off On May 20 and 21, Hoop It Up, the added an additional challenge to the tour- the floor, and on and on and on. We also largest 3-on-3 basketball tournament in nament, but we played tough and man- know about women who can run a major BY Cecile the world, brought the ultimate 3-on-3 aged to come out on top.” company and make it all look so easy. Waronker experience to Turner Field in Atlanta, The Sommer brothers’ team will now However, most women (and men) aren’t offering ath- travel to that way. Some are multi-talented, and letes the Orlando to some think they can do nothing. Everyone At Ahavath Achim Synagogue we have opportunity compete for has some talent, whether or not we recog- a wonderful rabbi. Rabbi Neil Sandler is a to qualify for the national nize it. We may not be the best at every- pastoral rabbi. He wants to know your sim- the World Hoop It Up thing, but that’s certainly OK. As long as chas and your troubles. He loves recogniz- Champion- title at ing your birthdays, wedding anniversaries, you recognize that you can’t be everything ships. Disney’s Wide and blessings, and he also wants to know to everyone, you are a success. We are Out of the World of about your illnesses and other problems. good at some things that others can’t touch, 12 teams in Sports He is right there on the telephone or at your and that’s what is important. the 6-Feet Complex. house or the hospital. On top of that, he has the loveliest, most and Under talented, and charming wife in the world. Competitive “Hoop It Up’s Susan Sandler came to our synagogue Division, organized about the time I was installed as president ages 19-29, streetball-style of our sisterhood. Whatever I asked of her, brothers competition she jumped right in. She never refuses to AaronChris Spraragen, Andrew O’Brien, Steven creates an help in anything. She can do it all and with Sommer, 24, Sommer, and Aaron Sommer environment such grace and poise. and Steve for players to We all live busy lives, and we some- Sommer, 18, engage in times try to do too much. If we step back came out on top in the tournament. Their quality, reliable, and well organized com- and recognize this, then we can accept team consisted of four players, including petition as spectators experience family- what we can do and appreciate everything one sub: the Sommers and Andrew friendly entertainment and excitement more. Rabbi and Susan Sandler want to be O’Brien, all of Atlanta; and Chris both on and off the court,” said Kurt there for their congregants, and the AA Spraragen, who traveled from Holtschlag, national Hoop It Up director. members so appreciate this wonderful cou- Schenectady, New York, to compete. “Hoop It Up is the only event of its kind ple. We all need help sometimes for the Aaron Sommer, an associate at that offers athletes the opportunity to good and bad times in our lives. We are so Newmark Knight Frank, says, “It was compete at a national level.” lucky to have them with us at Ahavath over 90 degrees both days. The heat Achim Synagogue. July/August 2006 THE JEWISH GEORGIAN Page 13 David Lieberman announces his retirement After graduating from the University of ment after improvement.” North Carolina at Chapel Hill, David As the university’s chief business and Lieberman, a founding member of Temple financial officer, Lieberman has been Sinai, moved to Atlanta and began his responsible for a staff of 700 people and the twelve-year association with Arthur functions of accounting and finance, infor- Andersen. His daughter, Linda Citron, lives mation technology, human resources and in Atlanta with her husband, Steve, and employee benefits, procurement, risk man- their two children, Sarah and Eric. The fol- agement, real estate, buildings and grounds, lowing article is reprinted with permission construction, operations, and maintenance. from Veritas, a publication for the faculty and staff of the University of Miami. Among the Lieberman team’s myriad accomplishments:

• transforming campus planning, building design, and landscaping; • building 47 buildings or major additions; • helping the endowment grow from $25 million in 1978 to $560 million; • initiating a shuttle bus transportation sys- tem for students; • reinventing dining services with modern- ized facilities and expanded offerings and $700,000 in annual savings; • improving student accounts receivable processes to reduce staff, bad debts, and the cost of working capital; • installing a chilled water loop and air con- ditioning controls, waste removal re-engi- neering, and facilities maintenance produc- tivity improvements; • and hiring the university’s first female corporate officer, first Hispanic corporate officer, and first black corporate officer.

Lieberman’s role in UM’s strategic plan- ning was cited in a 1984 issue of BusinessWeek, and in 1999 he received the David Lieberman Distinguished Business Officer Award from Sit for an hour and chat with David A. the National Association of College and Lieberman, and it becomes crystal clear University Business Officers. He has writ- how this former Arthur Andersen consult- ten numerous articles and given presenta- ant helped transform the University of tions on higher education strategic planning Miami’s infrastructure and improve its and management issues. financial strength. Before joining UM in 1978, Lieberman, He speaks with a chief financial officer’s a graduate of the University of North tone and exudes a corporate-world type of Carolina at Chapel Hill, spent 12 years in confidence that is a direct reflection of the the auditing and consulting divisions of university’s enormous success. Indeed, dur- Arthur Andersen and held several assign- ing Lieberman’s tenure as senior vice pres- ments as a chief financial officer and man- ident for business and finance, UM has agement consultant in private industry. A developed into a powerhouse academic and CPA for over 35 years, Lieberman has research institution, having annual revenues served on seven corporate boards. of $1.4 billion and an economic impact of The university, says Lieberman, has more than $3.9 billion in Miami-Dade been a great place to work. “Where else can County alone. you have access to the resources of great Now, Lieberman is stepping down after libraries of literature and music, where else almost three decades of leadership. “For 28 can you tour the art museum at lunch hour, years, David Lieberman has brought intelli- where else can you root for sports teams gence, great financial and modern manage- whose coaches you know?” he says. “It’s ment skills, and leadership to his position,” also a place where you can rub elbows with says President Donna E. Shalala. “He outstanding professors—and you can feel recruited an extraordinary team, which will that you’re helping them in their work.” serve the university for years to come.” Lieberman will continue to work part- For Lieberman, pride in the university is time for the next year on special projects as what inspired him to work at the institution. determined by President Shalala and will “The University of Miami isn’t about a job retain the title of senior vice president for or even a career; it’s a cause. It’s bigger business and finance emeritus. than anyone or group of individuals. It’s about making this place better, improve- Page 14 THE JEWISH GEORGIAN July/August 2006 We stand with Israel

People of all ages expressed their support for Israel at the community solidarity rally in support of Israel sponsored by Ahavath Achim Congregation, American Israel Chamber of Commerce, American- Israel Public Affairs Committee, American Jewish Committee, American ORT, Anti-Defamation League of B’nai B’rith, The Atlanta Jewish Times, Atlanta Rabbinical Association, Center for Jewish Education & Experiences; Redefining Senior Consulate of Israel; Friends of the Israel Defense Forces, Georgia International Law Enforcement Exchange, Hadassah, Hillels of “HOME” Georgia, Institute for the Study of Modern Israel of Emory University, Jewish Agency for Israel, Jewish Celebrating Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta, Jewish Healthcare International, Jewish National Fund, Marcus Traditions & Lifestyles Jewish Community Center of Atlanta, State of Israel Bonds, The At EdenBrook of Dunwoody, a Sunrise Senior Living Donor Forum, and United Jewish community open to all, we celebrate the rich traditions Communities. and culture of the Jewish lifestyle. We understand that the transition to a senior community isn’t always easy. So we focus on the details of living, from beautifully appointed living spaces to delicious kosher meals, engaging social and spiritual activities arranged by our Kashruth director to personalized assistance and care. Visit or call EdenBrook of Dunwoody today to see what we do to make our community into a place seniors can call home.

EdenBrook welcomes Executive Director, U.S. Congressman David Scott, seen here with Judy Kogon and Federation Freda Dubrow Meyer. President Marty Kogon, electrified the rally with his remarks at the rally. JFGA collecting Indonesia earthquake relief funds The Jewish Federation of Greater times somewhat less traumatic.” “Celebrating the Values of Judaism” Atlanta is accepting donations for the vic- Donations can be made at tims of the May 27 earthquake in ShalomAtlanta.org’s secure donations EdenBrook of Dunwoody Indonesia. The magnitude 6.3 quake left page, http://lyris.ujcfedweb.org/t/70272/ 404-843-8857 nearly 6,000 dead, tens of thousands 923576/4433/0/, with a Visa, MasterCard, 690 Mt. Vernon Highway, Atlanta, GA 30328 injured, and more than 200,000 homeless. or American Express card or can be mailed “Federation is actively supporting rais- to JFGA—Indonesia Earthquake Relief, Assisted Living • Alzheimer’s Care ing relief funds,” said JFGA Chief 1440 Spring Street, Atlanta GA 30309. All Operating Officer Marc Blattner. “It is the of the funds raised will go towards helping For more information and a FREE online newsletter, character of the Atlanta Jewish community those whose lives have been forever visit www.sunriseseniorliving.com to aid those in need, and we consistently changed by this disaster. reach out to make these extremely difficult July/August 2006 THE JEWISH GEORGIAN Page 15 Mission possible: a father’s story

By Bobby Goldstein sugar in Bobby’s urine, and he wanted us to al days. That wasn’t especially unusual, but Lainy and I have lost a child to diabetes. come back to the hospital for a sugar tolerance when we heard that he had canceled an On April 29, Bobby Goldstein Sr. shared There is no greater pain—it is every parent’s test just to be sure that his blood sugar was appointment for a job interview that morning his personal story publicly for the first time at worst nightmare. The death of a child is an OK. I knew what was happening and was ter- and didn’t call or show up to take his kids to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation’s outrage. Those of you who have experienced rified. dinner that night, we knew something was annual Hope for a Cure Gala. The room such a loss will understand, and I pray that As we were driving back to the hospital, wrong. responded to Bobby’s plea to raise dollars to those who haven’t never will. Bobby asked me why I was crying. I told him I phoned him and left a message that unless support JDRF research. More than $425,000 I really hate diabetes. It is mean. I was worried that he might have diabetes, and he called back within five minutes, we were was raised during this moving Fund A Cure Unpredictable. Unrelenting. he said, “Is that all? Dad, that would just make going to call 911. portion of the evening. Overall, the gala Uncompromising. Insensitive. Debilitating. It me more like you!” I can still hear those He didn’t—and we did. And our very worst raised more than $1.2 million. What follows is is an insidious disease, a constant fight. I hate words in my head today, and they always fears were confirmed. a slightly shortened version of Bobby’s mov- it for lots of reasons—most of all because it bring tears to my eyes. We’ll never really know for sure what hap- ing speech. killed our younger son. Well, sure enough, he had it, too. The sugar pened. He had been throwing up for a few Our family is much too familiar with dia- tolerance test revealed that Bobby’s blood days, so he may have thought he had a stom- betes. I’ve had it for more than 50 years, diag- sugar was over 500—five times the normal ach virus. Actually, he was going into a dia- nosed when I was 18, a freshman in college. level. betic coma (DKA—diabetic keto acidosis). Not a good time—although I guess there Although we really have no control over He probably got into bed to take a nap, fell never is—but at that age, the pressures of our genes, where they come from and where into a coma, had a heart arrhythmia, and died. studies, social activities, sports, and having to they go, I still feel guilty that Bobby and Marc The prayer that begins with “Birth is a watch your diet is a lot to balance. might have inherited the diabetes gene from beginning, death is a destination, and life is a Type 1 diabetes (also called juvenile or me. But Bobby got the good with the bad—he journey” is supposed to comfort us when insulin-dependent diabetes) requires a strict has followed my example and has done it bet- someone dies. regimen of multiple insulin injections daily or ter than I. He eats more, drinks more, plays Marc Lesser Goldstein was born on continuous infusion through a pump, as well harder, and knows his body and insulin February 25, 1963. He died on November 9, as finger pricks to test your blood sugar levels requirements better. He treats low blood sug- 2004. His journey was too short. as they go up and down throughout the day. It ars with nothing stronger than glucose tablets What more can I tell you? What a waste! all depends on your exercise and meal sched- and has a close-to-perfect average blood Lainy and I have been married for almost ule. The only thing consistent about diabetes sugar. Along with me, he counsels newly 50 years, and I love her today more than yes- is its inconsistency. You can never really man- diagnosed diabetics from the perspective of terday. I adore my children, double-adore my age it perfectly; numbers always change on one who has it and is an example of how to grandchildren, and live in constant fear that you, even when you try to keep the same live with it. He’s an avid tennis player and is more of them will get diabetes. schedule. in charge of all outdoor activities for Camp I am not writing this to lament Marc’s Despite the challenges, I’ve done OK and Kudzu, with Josh, his 19-year old son and my death. I am writing to clarify that this could haven’t had any serious complications. I trav- grandson. Bobby could actually be the poster happen to anyone who lives with this horrible el, work out, play tennis and golf (both poor- boy for the JDRF, which makes Lainy and me disease. Until there is a cure, we, but more ly), and eat and drink whatever and whenever very, very proud. importantly, our children and grandchildren, Bobby Goldstein Sr. presents his mov- I choose. Basically, I live pretty much like That’s my story and Bobby’s—but it didn’t will continue to face this risk. ing story at the JDRF Annual Hope for anyone else. It’s not just a way of life for work that way when lightning struck my fam- Over 13,000 children are diagnosed with a Cure gala me—it is my life. ily for the third time. insulin-dependent diabetes every year—more My early life with diabetes was unremark- When Marc was diagnosed at 33, we were than 35 children every day—more than one The autopsy stated: “Marc Goldstein died able and, I guess, “normal”—whatever that concerned that he wouldn’t pay much atten- child every single hour. from complications as a result of out-of-con- means. We never let diabetes get in our way, tion to his diabetes, and we were right. We We cannot let this continue to happen. We trol diabetes.” didn’t think twice about having children, and knew it was going to be a problem but thought cannot lose another child to diabetes. We must Until Marc died a year and a half ago, I had three: Bobby is 45, Marc would have been that as a family we could help him get over his find a cure. was just “another guy with diabetes” and 43, and Nancy is 38. natural anger and resentment. I never thought There is a proverb in Pirke Avot (The Laws never made a big deal out of it. However, in I didn’t really pay much attention to it until he had any fear about his diabetes or really of Our Fathers) that says, “…if we set out on the aftermath of this unnecessary tragedy, and I was about 29 or 30. All of a sudden, my understood the disease’s complications or the a mission, even if we aren’t able to accom- as difficult as it has been to write, I feel com- vision blurred and, being an admitted border- requirements for fighting it. plish our mission, it doesn’t release us from pelled to share this story. line hypochondriac, I thought I was going He was the worst kind of person to have trying.” blind. As it turned out, it was only a couple of diabetes. He saw boundaries as obstacles, I’m not a philosopher, but I really think leaking blood vessels, and I was able to turn it challenges that could be overcome. He never there is a reason for each of us being here on around by making some changes in my diet. really grasped the concept of “compliance.” earth. We each have a purpose. When Marc But that was my wake-up call and opened my Marc got diabetes when he was 33. He had died, I found my purpose: I’m committed to eyes to the fact that diabetes really can be seri- it for eight years. A year and a half ago, he making a difference, even given the difficult ous. slipped into a diabetic coma and died. Marc task and the emotional toll. I might not be able I’ve always told anyone who would listen was only 41 years old. to change the world; but I will do whatever I that “it’s a pain in the neck, but it ain’t gonna I’ve second-guessed myself every day can to help rid the world of this insidious dis- kill you.” since Marc died. What could I have done dif- ease. Well that’s not really the way it works. ferently? What did I do wrong? Was it my Marc did not have to die. His death has There’s no question that we can live with it. fault? illuminated my life’s mission, and I will work The problem is that we can also die from it. Intellectually, I know the answers to all of tirelessly until we find a cure. I hope you will For our family, diabetes didn’t stop with these questions. Emotionally, I’m not so sure. join me. me. Forty-one years after I was diagnosed, it But we all know the main answer: Diabetes hit us again when Bobby, then 18, was in bed did it by itself. It is mean and cruel. It is a con- If you would like to take part in Bobby’s mis- with a relapse of the flu. He was always thirsty stant fight, and Marc lost the fight. sion to fund research for juvenile diabetes, and always in the bathroom. He went so much The year before he died, Marc’s life was in please send a donation with “Bobby’s that it started to burn, so we went to the emer- a lot of turmoil, a real mess, and diabetes was- Mission” in the memo portion of the check to gency room at Northside Hospital to have n’t one of his top priorities. The details aren’t the Georgia Chapter office. Send your check things checked out. really relevant. What is relevant is that dia- to: The Juvenile Diabetes Research My good friend Harold Adair, the urologist betes doesn’t care. It is a parasite, an unrelent- Foundation, 400 Perimeter Center Terrace, on call, phoned later that day and asked if ing, constant storm raging in our bodies, wait- Suite 750, Atlanta GA 30346. For additional anyone in my family had diabetes. I just about ing for a chance to take over. And it did. information, visit www.jdrf.org or www.jdrf- lost it and answered, “No one but me. Why, is It was a year ago last November when georgia.org, or call 404-420-5990. Marc and Bobby Goldstein there a problem?” He said there was some Lainy and I hadn’t heard from Marc for sever- Page 16 THE JEWISH GEORGIAN July/August 2006 JF&CS News

JF&CS RECEIVES IMPORTANT with larger populations of elderly World AWARD. The Humanitarian Aid War II victims. National survey data attest Foundation (HAF) is extending grants to to Nazi victims’ increased social and eco- seven organizations around the country, nomic vulnerability: 25 percent live alone; including Jewish Family & Career Services, 25 percent fall below the federal poverty that provide health and social assistance to threshold, compared to 5 percent of non- the indigent Holocaust populations in their victims; and 27 percent describe their communities. There are approximately health as poor, compared to 8 percent of 120,000 remaining survivors in the United non-victims. States, many of whom are in the last years The HAF grant will allow JF&CS to of their lives. These grants help to lift sur- increase its availability of in-home care for vivors’ spirits, as well as their health. Holocaust survivors, specifically after hos- With this set of grants, HAF has now pitalization. Ultimately, this significant identified and disbursed aid to twenty-three grant of $12,000 will help JF&CS provide communities that have survivor populations assistance for survivors in maintaining their with unmet needs. Since its inception in utmost health and maximizing their inde- 2002, HAF’s mission has been to provide pendence. assistance to victims of atrocities, including crimes against humanity and natural disas- PLAY BALL. In celebration of the 50th Gary Miller, CEO of JF&CS, throws Atlanta Braves infielder Pete Orr ters. anniversary of the Ben Massell Dental out the first pitch greets Gary Miller before auto- According to Atlanta native Stuart Clinic, Gary Miller, CEO of JF&CS, threw graphing the first ball thrown by Eizenstat, vice chair of HAF, former deputy out the first pitch at the June 21 Atlanta Miller secretary of the U.S. Treasury Department, Braves game. The clinic, managed and and principal negotiator for the Holocaust operated by JF&CS, provides dental servic- restitution program in the Clinton es to Atlantans who cannot afford dental Administration, “This nation needs to do care. It is the only facility of its kind in more to support our senior citizens. But we North America to provide a full range of have a special obligation to those who suf- dental services for the poor. The clinic fered so greatly in their early years. It is serves 6,000 indigent patients each year, crucial that we ensure they live out the with more than 90 respected dentists volun- remainder of their lives in fulfilling ways.” teering their time. The awards target areas of the country

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BLACK CYAN MAGENTA YELLOW July/August 2006 THE JEWISH GEORGIAN Page 21 Summer camp is a source Local inventor wins gold medal Karen Nadler-Sachs of Dunwoody, on my hands!” Georgia, recently exhibited her patent- Although slipcovers are typically used of vivid memories pending adjustable chair cover at INPEX, simply to redecorate in the home, Nadler- America’s largest invention show, and Sachs had bigger ideas. Due to the con- Now that summer is here, my thoughts returned home tri- stant messes her young have turned to camp memories. umphant. She received daughter created every In the spring of 1955, as my freshman year the gold medal in the time she ate, Nadler- at Emory University was coming to a close, I BY Bill household category— Sachs needed a labor- decided that I wanted to work as a counselor the largest category at saving device that at Camp Blue Star in Hendersonville, North Sonenshine the show. would eliminate the Carolina. However, since I never went to a Among other memo- need for incessant chair sleep-away camp as a kid, I had neither coun- as a group, we sang, “Rambam was a mighty rable experiences, cleaning. So she created selor nor camper experience. Nadler-Sachs met the “Save The Chairs!” Luck was with me, though. A friend at col- man, a mighty man was he.” The kids really belted out the words. Francisco Patino and chair cover, laminated lege, who had been a counselor at Blue Star other finalists on ABC’s with urethane, which for several yearsr recommended me to the One day, we were coming back from a hik- ing trip, and I was bringing up the rear. “American Inventor.” prevents spills from camp owners, the Popkin brothers. He also Patino kindly examined soaking through to the gave me some advice on how to be a good Nobody noticed the big hornet’s next hanging from a low tree branch. The kids keep hitting Nadler-Sachs’ invention chair. But better yet, it counselor. The most important thing he told and offered his market- is completely adjustable me was to be very strict the first week, and the branch as they passed it, so by the time I neared the branch, the hornets were angry and ing suggestions. In to provide a custom-tai- then I could lighten up. addition, Nadler-Sachs lored look for almost I had ten 12-year-old boys in my cabin. lit into me. I must have been bitten at least a dozen times on the neck, which swelled up. pitched her product to any size dining room or My co-counselor was Dan Kaplan, a great “The Tonight Show kitchen chair. guy who was studying to be a Reform rabbi. I Luckily, we were close to camp, so I went to the infirmary, where they gave me plenty of with Jay Leno,” This invention grew up the only Jewish kid in a small South received enthusiastic is ideal for caregivers of Carolina mill town, and, even though I had a antihistamines and put baking soda on the bites. I slept well the rest of the day. interest from the Karen Nadler-Sachs with her young children, the eld- bar mitzvah, I had a lot to learn about my Electronic Retailers “Save The Chairs!” chair erly, and the disabled— faith. So Dan and I talked about Judaism a We had an overnight stay on top of Mount Pisgah, a big mountain near the camp. An Association, and was cover or anyone who just great deal, and he also helped me refresh my able to have questions wants a more custom- Hebrew. Israeli was our guide at the campsite. He had a patch over one eye, which he said was answered by local businesswoman Sarah looking slipcover. My campers called me “Uncle Bill.” There Blakely of Spanx. “The entire experience Nadler-Sachs is currently seeking a was a bright-eyed, energetic, good-looking injured while he was in the army. At night, we sat around the campfire, roasting hot dogs and affirmed my belief in my product. manufacturer in China and expects to kid from Atlanta named Richard, who played Although some critics say there are no have the product on the market by the first base, batted left handed, and always got marshmallows as our guide told stories about Israel. You could look up at the crystal-clear ugly babies (inventions), I now have more beginning of 2007. good solid hits. He seemed to enjoy every- cause to believe that I have a real beauty thing about camp life. He never gave me a sky and see the bright full moon and stars that minute’s trouble. sparkled like diamonds on a black cloth. What Marshal, a chubby kid from Chattanooga a magnificent sight. with big expressive eyes, got sick from eating I remember Friday nights vividly. When it too much watermelon the first week of camp. was dark, the campers carried lighted candles, After he ate his watermelon, he went around and we snaked around the lake until we and asked other kids if he could have theirs. I reached the site where we had services. We warned him not to eat too much, and he said, sat on big logs. It was a magical time, espe- “Don’t worry, Uncle Bill. I’ll be fine”. cially for somebody like me from a small After we ate, I went to get our mail. On the town with no Jewish kids. Here I was, sitting way back to the cabin, some campers came in the midst of an all-Jewish crowd, partici- DID YOU KNOW THAT DRESSLER’S... running to me, yelling that Marshal was pating in services in the outdoors. It was an throwing up all over the cabin. When I got awesome experience. ————— • is Atlanta’s only exclusively Jewish funeral home there, Marshal was in his bunk, and his face • is Atlanta’s only Jewish-owned and -operated funeral home was as white as a sheet. The kids asked when I had completely forgotten about my co- I was going to clean up the mess, and I told counselor, Dan Kaplan, until the spring of • honors pre-arrangements made with any other funeral home 2000, when I wrote about Camp Blue Star in them that after Marshal rested a few minutes, • buys and sells grave spaces and sells grave markers he was going to clean it up. I did help him The Jewish Georgian. And although I men- some. You know, I don’t think Marshal had tioned Dan, it was not by name, as I had for- any watermelon the rest of camp—or maybe gotten it. I called the camp, but they couldn’t the rest of his life. help because their records did not go back Edward Dressler There was a good-looking, sandy-haired that far. Amazingly, after that call, his name President kid from Atlanta named Steve, who liked came back to me. I then went to my rabbi, playing practical jokes on other campers. He Julie Schwartz, who consulted a list of Broc Fischer always had that smile on his face, as if he had Reform rabbis—and, lo and behold, there was just done something or was about to do some- Rabbi Daniel Kaplan, who had a small con- Leonard Novotne thing. He was a real Dennis the Menace. One gregation in Massachusetts. I called him, and of his favorite jokes was to put cereal at the he was very excited to hear from me. Since Licensed Funeral Directors foot of somebody’s bed. that initial call, we have communicated many Every cabin had to make up a song that times. Serendipity from camp. ————— would identify them. We wrote new lyrics to 3734 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd “Joshua Fought the Battle of Jericho.” Dan So, there are some camp memories. If you www.JewishFuneralCare.com suggested that we start with “Rambam was a have kids and they are not planning to go to mighty man, a mighty man was he.” After camp, tell them to go. 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(770) 475-8787 10485 Jones Bridge Road • Alpharetta, Georgia 30022 www.cohenhome.org July/August 2006 THE JEWISH GEORGIAN Page 23 Good things in small packages: Sarasota mini-conference highlights the Sino-Judaic experience In the course of the last twenty years, history and theology, as well as modern and online course about modern China, major Sino-Judaic conferences have been Biblical Hebrew. There are well-established remarked later on the high caliber of speak- held in Antwerp, Hangzhou, Hong Kong, programs in universities in Beijing, Harbin, ers and presentations for a non-academic Minneapolis, Munich, Shanghai, and else- Nanjing, and Shanghai, as well as in event. After the session, the audience was where. An August 1992 conference that I BY Jonathan Kaifeng, the site of China’s oldest Jewish treated to a medley of Yiddish and Hebrew organized brought 157 participants to community. Professor Fu, who studied songs performed by a superbly trained, all- Harvard, including six from the People’s Goldstein Hebrew at the Oxford (U.K.) Centre for volunteer choir and accompanist. Professor Republic of China. On March 16, 2006, in a Hebrew and Jewish Studies, is the director Berton’s and my talks have been posted on variation on the theme of major scholarly gave an historical overview of the origins of of the most recent Judaic studies program to the website of the Igud Yotzei Sin, the Tel- conferences, Dr. Alfonz Lengyel, an archae- Jewish settlement in North China and the be established in China: the Center for Aviv-based Association of Former Jewish ologist living in Sarasota, Florida, brought evolution of Jewish cultural institutions in Judaic and Inter-Faith Studies, appropriate- Residents of China. Apart from that broad- together international scholars and local Harbin. Because Sarasota is a circus town, ly located in Jinan, Shandong Province, the er outreach, the Sarasota meeting is signifi- enthusiasts for a small regional conference the focus was on Harbin’s Jewish circus birthplace of Confucius. At Sarasota, cant in that it demonstrated how a low- on “Jewish Diasporas in China.” It was an proprietor, Frank Izako. Then, I described Professor Fu gave a whirlwind history of budget Sino-Judaic seminar could be effi- exemplary regional education effort that the broader cultural and intellectual context, Reform Judaism in Germany and the United ciently organized for the benefit of an could be replicated elsewhere. especially the Jewish publishing industry. It States. He argued that a streamlined syn- enthusiastic constituency, the Jewish com- included Moshe Levitin’s Hebrew, Yiddish, cretic faith like Reform Judaism could serve munity of Southwest Florida. GENESIS OF THE SYMPOSIUM and Russian book printing house plus as a model for compromise and accommo- twelve Russo-Jewish periodicals, including dation for other ideologies in both China * A PowerPoint presentation about this Dr. Lengyel, who is non-Jewish, is the Evreiskaia Zhizn’ (Jewish Life). and the West. exhibition can be purchased for $12, includ- American director of the Sino-American There was also a clandestine Communist ing postage, from Director Jon Meyer, Field School of Archaeology. Every sum- Party in which some Jews were active, THE IMPORTANCE OF SMALL SEMI- Flanzer Jewish Community Center, 582 mer, he takes students from the United notably Israel Epstein, who later became a NARS AND EDUCATIONAL OUT- McIntosh Road, Sarasota FL 34232. States and other countries to China for an member of the National People’s REACH archaeological practicum. He became inter- Consultative Congress of the People’s ested in Sino-Judaic history while working Republic of China, a largely advisory and The presentations were followed by a Jonathan Goldstein is a Professor of East at Shanghai’s Fudan University and Xi’an’s ceremonial body. Finally, I explained the lively discussion about the Sino-Judaic Asian History at the University of West Jiaotong University. He participated in last evolution of the Zionist Revisionist move- experience, Holocaust issues, and contem- Georgia. His books include The Jews of fall’s International Convention of Asian ment in Harbin, including the career of porary Sino-Israeli relations. One member China (1999) and China and Israel (2000). Studies in Shanghai, where Professor Pan Motya (Mordechai or Motti) Olmert, the of the audience, herself a teacher of an Guang organized a panel on “Jewish father of the present prime minister of the Diasporas in Asia.” At that time, Dr. State of Israel. Motti Olmert’s emigration to Lengyel met Professor Fu Youde of Jinan Palestine in the 1930s set in motion an exo- University in Shandong Province, me, and dus that would receive its fullest expression JF&CS NEWS other historians and religious studies spe- in the mass migration of many Harbin, cialists. Upon his return to Sarasota, Dr. Tianjin, and Shanghai Jews to Israel in the Jean Sherman (pictured), a member of Lengyel interested Flanzer Jewish late 1940s. Stars@Work (SAW), shows off the T- Community Center Cultural Arts Director Next, University of Southern California shirt she received from Atlanta Track Jon Meyer in including an afternoon and Emeritus Professor of International Club Executive Director, Julia evening program on Chinese Jews in the Relations Peter Berton gave a highly per- Emmons, for her help in preparing run- center’s weeklong “Kallah” adult education sonalized account of growing up in Harbin. program. Funding was procured from the He began with the statement, “Dr. Lengyel ners packets for the Peachtree Road University of South Florida and a private is an archaeologist, and I am his fossil.” He Race. SAW is a processing center donor, Dr. Helga Wall-Apelt. The Flanzer personalized my historical account, describ- staffed by adults with developmental Center provided space in its atrium for a ing the economic opportunities that lured disabilities and mature workers age 55 concurrent photographic exhibit on “The his family from Bialystok, Poland, to and older, located at the Meyer Balser Rise and Fall of the Jewish Settlement in Manchuria, and the cultural life that Center for Healthy Living, and provides Harbin, China.” * Russian-speaking Jews found there. Berton light packaging, hand-folding and mail- is an accomplished violinist and made spe- ing services. THE LECTURES cial note of the rich musical life of the city. He passed around to the audience a The afternoon and evening sessions each brochure of the tour of Manchuria, Korea, attracted about fifty community members. and Japan that he made in the late 1930s Apart from introductory and concluding with the Harbin Symphony Orchestra. comments by Dr. Lengyel and Jon Meyer, Unbeknownst to Berton at that time, the there were three full-length presentations at Japanese government was using this orches- the afternoon session. I kicked off the pre- tral tour for broader propaganda purposes, sentations by projecting on the screen a to justify their colonial presence in photo of the ship Wooster Victory at Cape Manchuria, Korea, and China. Town harbor in 1948. The passengers lean- The final speaker was Professor Fu ing over the rails were all former Chinese Youde, who gave the audience a taste of the Jews en route to new lives in the reborn new scholarship about Jews and Judaism State of Israel. I posed the questions: Who that is evolving in the People’s Republic of For the 13th year, SAW was commissioned by the Atlanta Track Club to were these people? Why were they in China. Twenty years ago, there was only prepare runners packets for the Peachtree Road Race. The packets con- China? What were the specific historical one place in China where Judaic studies tained coupons, snacks and the famous T-shirt, given out each year at the conditions of China that enabled their was taught: the Protestant theological semi- finish line. Pictured: Ted McAllister, Program Coordinator for (SAW); Jewish identity to intensify to the point that nary in Nanjing. There, Hebrew was taught, Harold Juter, Business Development Specialist for SAW; Gary Miller, they would immigrate to the newly estab- but only as a Biblical language. Today, a Chief Executive Officer of Jewish Family & Career Services (JF&CS); lished Jewish state? new generation of Judaic studies scholars, The lecture provided answers to the many of them Western-trained, teach Jewish Julia Emmons, Executive Director of the Atlanta Track Club; and Rick questions generated by the photograph. I Aaronson, Chief Operating Officer of JF&CS. Page 24 THE JEWISH GEORGIAN July/August 2006 send disadvantaged kids to summer camp. friendships, formulating opinions, and rein- More than 300 attendees enjoyed live forcing their values,” said Jim Mittenthal, music, a silent auction, Jake’s ice cream, director of the MJCCA’s Camp Barney MJCCA News and appetizers catered by Parsley’s. Medintz. “People who contribute to the In 1991, Ed Mendel, along with friends Angels scholarships are doing a true mitz- Jack Halpern, Johnny Miller, and Marshall vah, because they are affording so many MIKVAH IN THE MAKING. On June 14, enrichment services. Dinerman, co-founded the Young Angels, a metro Atlanta kids the unique opportunity the Fine Family Art Gallery of the Marcus “The mikvah has always been regarded non-profit group that raises money to send of attending summer camp.” Jewish Community Center of Atlanta as one of the bedrocks of a Jewish commu- kids to the 12 MJCCA summer camps. opened a new exhibition “The Art of the nity, a place that transformed a physical city They created this group as a result of their MUSIC ON A SUMMER’S EVE. Mikvah: Pouring a Foundation for Jewish or town into a holy space, a holy communi- fond memories of camp and their deep “Summer Nights on the Plaza,” a series of Family Life.” This exhibition focuses on the ty,” says Rabbi Minkowicz. “A typical desire to ensure that more children have Chastain-style outdoor concerts, will be making of a mikvah—combining ancient description of a Jewish community would access to this unique experience. held at the MJCCA on three consecutive laws with modern architecture. be that it had a shul, mikvah, kosher butch- Thursdays, August 10, 17, and 24, at 7:30 er, and Jewish education.” pm. Admission is pay-what-you-wish. Food Arie Kohn says, “My involvement in this will be available for purchase, or people project began with a call from Rabbi Hirshy may bring picnics with them. Tables are Minkowicz last summer. The proposed available on a first-come basis. In case of structure would be a mikvah building for rain, all concerts will be held in the Morris Chabad of Alpharetta, and it was to be the and Rae Frank Theatre. first building erected on the site, even before the sanctuary.” Kohn continues, “Twenty-five years ago, I had limited involvement in the detailing of a mikvah pool for a project in Cleveland, Architectural model of a Mikvah Ohio. With limited knowledge, I assumed 2006 Young Angels committee mem- (Photo: courtesy of the MJCCA) that women used mikvahs only after men- bers (from left) Ally Levy, Wayne struation or before weddings and that con- Joss, and Abby Schooler What began as a discussion between versions culminate in dipping in them. architect Arie Kohn and Rabbi Hirshy Now, with Rabbi Minkowicz as my teacher, Minkowicz is culminating in the construc- I learned that a mikvah’s role in observance tion of a mikvah at Chabad of Alpharetta, of family purity is a biblical injunction of which will begin later this summer and is the highest order. Jewish married life, and, expected to be completed by summer 2007. therefore, the birth of future generations in Atlanta Symphony Brass Quintet Through visuals and text panels, the exhibi- accordance with the Halacha, is possible tion, which runs through August 7, intro- only where there is access to a mikvah. The August 10 concert will feature the duces us to the creative process of the mik- Jewish law states that constructing a mikvah Atlanta Symphony Brass Quintet with vah. takes precedence even over building a Michael Moore (tuba), Mark Smith (trum- Susanne Katz, head of the Curatorial house of worship.” pet), Chris Martin (trumpet), Richard Deane Advisory Board of the Fine Family Art The Fine Family Art Gallery is open (French horn), and Colin Williams (trom- Gallery, explains, “Inherent in the discus- Tuesday-Thursday, 1:00–9:00 p.m., and bone). August 17 features the Triple Point sion between Arie Kohn and Rabbi Sunday, 1:00–6:00 p.m. Admission is free. Committee member Jennifer Jazz Trio with Mike Gleichman (drums), Minkowicz is an intersection of the secular For more information, contact Kim Schwartz (from left), attendee Kevin Dave Naylor (piano), and Will Raines (dou- and the spiritual and of form and function. Goodfriend at 770-395-2614 or kim.good- Raxter, and committee member ble-bass). The final concert, August 24, will Through this learning lab environment, we [email protected]. Leanne Lewis feature the New Horizons Band, an ensem- invite the viewer to meet the partners, expe- ble of musicians age 50+ who play music of rience the process, and learn about the mys- MANNA FROM HEAVEN. The May 11 “Attending a Jewish camp allows kids to the Big Band Era. tical mikvah. Internet resources and publi- Young Angels event at Andrews Upstairs in gain more knowledge and strength in their To purchase tickets, call the Box Office cations are included, but in no way do they Buckhead raised more than $34,000 to help Jewish identity by developing lifetime at 770-395-2654. even begin to cover the topic.” In 1998, Rabbi Minkowicz was sent by Chabad International to establish a Chabad center in Alpharetta. 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Clockwise from top: Martin, Zac, Dan, Max and Knox Maslia. Dan has been a supporter of JNF News JF&CS since 1990. MASSELL HONORED. On May 10, Funds raised at the event went towards Jewish National Fund President’s Council the creation of a new park at Kibbutz Nir- members Shellie Travis and Mark Am as part of JNF’s Blueprint Negev ini- Scheinfeld co-chaired the 3rd Annual Jack tiative. Special guests included Israeli Hirsch Memorial Breakfast, bringing over Consul General Shmuel Ben-Shmuel, 300 Atlanta professional, political, and Jerusalem Post correspondent Gil clerical leaders together to honor former Hoffman, members of the Georgia state Mayor Sam Massell. Massell was the first legislature, and Ralph Reed, former head of and only Jewish mayor of the city of the Christian Coalition. Atlanta and was influential in spearheading Atlanta’s sister city exchange with the Israeli city of Ra’anana.

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July/August 2006 THE JEWISH GEORGIAN Page 27 Documentary has an GAUCHER DISEASE Atlanta connection The documentary film Sister Rose’s me, since I did not expect to have such a Passion tells the inspirational and extraordi- strong Jewish connection through my nary story of Sister Rose Thering, a Catholic relatives.” Dominican nun who, against great odds, Ms. Monheit’s parents spoke with Sister 1in450 helped to fight anti-Semitism in the Rose a few times before she died and shared Catholic Church and was instrumental in family photos and the family genealogy Have it… changing Vatican II’s doctrines regarding with her. “She was excited to learn about Jews. our familial connection; when she learned On July 16, this film, which was nomi- that my dad and our family are Jewish, she nated for an Academy Award for Best responded, ‘Mazel Tov!’” Ms. Monheit’s Documentary and shown at the 2006 parents had planned to meet Sister Rose this 1in15 Atlanta Jewish Film Festival, was screened summer in Racine, Wisconsin, but she died at Congregation Anshi S’fard. The screen- in May 2006 at the age of 85. Carry it… ing was followed by a discussion moderat- Congregation Anshi S’fard is an ed by Shelley Rose, associate director of Orthodox synagogue located in the the Anti-Defamation League (ADL). Morningside/Virginia-Highland area of Rivka Monheit had both personal and Atlanta. It provides a welcoming environ- 1in1 communal motivations for coordinating this ment in which each individual truly makes event. “I think this film is significant for the a difference. Ms. Monheit notes that it was Should know Jewish community. Often, Jews feel as if especially fitting that this documentary was about it. they are alone in the fight against anti- shown at Anshi S’fard, because it exempli- Semitism and against Holocaust deniers. fies how one individual had a profound Here is a story about a woman who grew up impact in her own religious community and in an environment where there were no beyond. Jews and where anti-Semitic remarks were The Anti-Defamation League has used considered politically correct. And yet, she the documentary and Sister Rose’s story in Type 1 Gaucher disease (pronounced Go-Shay) is the realized that hate speech is morally incor- schools to further enhance education about rect and stood up to church leadership to the Catholic Church and its historic efforts most common Jewish genetic disease, and among the change the church’s teachings and her com- to repair relations with the Jewish people in least well known. In fact, it is much more common than munity’s outlook. the aftermath of the Holocaust. In recogni- Tay-Sachs disease. The symptoms of Gaucher disease “On a personal level, in the fall of 2005, tion of her life’s work, Sister Rose received my family discovered that we are related to the ADL Cardinal Bea Interfaith Award, are progressive and often debilitating. Symptoms can Sister Rose Thering. My paternal grand- which honors individuals who enrich rela- begin at any age. mother and Sister Rose were second tions between Catholics and Jews. cousins. This is particularly significant to Fortunately, Gaucher disease is treatable, and the earlier the diagnosis the better, because irreversible problems or premature death can occur if left untreated. If you AAbsolut Shabbat a or your family members are experiencing any of the following symptoms, ask your doctor if a Gaucher resounding success blood test is right for you. The June 9 debut of AAbsolut Shabbat, very welcoming and spiritual service, and Ahavath Achim Synagogue’s Shabbat serv- it’s already on our calendar for next month. — GAUCHER DISEASE SIGNS & SYMPTOMS — ice featuring live electronic music, was an I would definitely recommend it to friends.” enormous success, with over 200 people Rabbi Neil Sandler added, “It’s clear • FATIGUE (ANEMIA) • BONE PAIN attending. The outdoor service was the first that AAbsolut Shabbat tapped into spiritual of its kind at a Conservative synagogue in and social needs that many young Atlanta • EASY BRUISING AND/OR BLEEDING the Atlanta area. Jews—single or married, with or without • ENLARGED ABDOMEN (SPLEEN AND/OR LIVER) “This service was the best Friday night children—want to express on Shabbat.” service I’ve ever been to and different from The second AAbsolut Shabbat took any other we’ve had,” said Nancy Levine, place July 14 and, as with the first one, was If you are Jewish and of Eastern European president of the synagogue. “It was great to led by Rabbi Neil Sandler, Rabbi Irit see so many new and young faces.” Prince, and Cantor Joel Fox. ancestry, and would like more information, This new approach to a Shabbat service, For additional times and dates, visit call Genzyme Medical Information at which was open to the community, clearly www.aabsolutshabbat.com or www.aasyna- appealed to many who had never previous- gogue.org. Ahavath Achim Synagogue is 1-800-745-4447 (option 2) or visit ly been to the synagogue. 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r-GCR/US/P271/06/06 Page 28 THE JEWISH GEORGIAN July/August 2006 Located two of my “Where Are They Now” championship center teams. guys. Bobby Feldberg was at the MJCCA watch- Always nice to see Marty Berger, Leonard ing his son play in the 18+ Full Court League Sherman, and Stan Schwartz. Marty used to play Schwartz on Sports and wandered into the Blank Gym where the in the center basketball league in the ‘60s and Cross Court League plays, and I had a chance to ‘70s and is the number one North Carolina ATLANTA SENIOR OLYMPICS. The 2006 talk with him after our game. He still looks as if enthusiast. He keeps me updated on the number Atlanta Senior Olympics were held May 18-24 he could lace up his shoes and play some basket- of McDonald All-American basketball players and culminated with the Harris Jacobs Dream ball. they’ve signed. He’s also recently retired, and he Run/Race Walk on June 4. Director Kenny Hal Krafchick ran into Steve Brown while looks more relaxed already. Leonard is a native Silverboard said it was a huge success, with 628 BY Jerry grocery shopping in Alpharetta. Steve played Atlantan who knows just about everyone Jewish participants, a 22 percent increase over last year. Schwartz basketball in the Men’s Full Court League in the who grew up here. He and Randy Feinberg have I participated in the basketball competition as mid-’80s. He had an unusual shot but was dead- a weekly racquetball game. Stan Schwartz, who well as the Skills Day activities for softball, foot- ly and played a very physical game. Steve has has been involved in so many worthwhile Jewish ball, and basketball and found there was great Date. Good luck with that, Howie! “Gabby” had hip surgery, so his basketball days are over. causes, is a regular at the Brill Fitness Center; he competition and participation. Balser looks like he could still grab his first base- ————— is rehabbing from knee surgery and making good I asked Kenny to share some of the highlights man’s glove and play a Sunday morning double- I always enjoy going to the MJCCA because progress. of the week’s activities. His picks: header. of its great workout facilities and the opportuni- Ray Taratoot was in town in June, and I had a • Eighty-year-old Jack Cox ran the 4-mile race. Also, saw fellow basketball league players ty to run into a lot of guys I like talking with. I chance to talk with him. Ray was a great basket- His gold medal time for his age group was 39 Michael Radetsky and William Rittenberg hav- saw recently retired Ralph Amiel at the Brill ball player in the Men’s League, a clutch shoot- minutes. ing a power lunch of hot dogs and pizzas. Hey, Fitness Center. I played softball with Ralph in er from the foul line, and impossible to take the • Charles Ross, an 83-year-old, finished second we all need the protein and carbs for the next the ‘70s and ‘80s, and he was one of the nicest ball from when he was dribbling. He gave a lot in approximately 50 minutes. ballgame. guys you’d want as a teammate. He was also one of his time, coaching the center’s boys basketball • In bowling, 90+-year-old Abbott Orenlicher ————— of the driving forces behind starting the T team as well as officiating. won a gold medal in his age group with a 333-3 Congratulations to fellow Jewish Georgians League Baseball Program at the Peachtree Road My cousin Tom Bass, who is a teacher and game series. Bill Nigut, Robbie Baron, Suzi Green Owens, facility. Ralph saw the program grow from 60 baseball coach at Dunwoody High School, was • Golfer Dorsey Gray shot a 75 scratch to win his Lynn Alpern, and Ellen Katz, who were featured players the first year to over 600. He’s now named DeKalb County’s Coach of the Year. His age group as well as overall best score at the in the premier issue of Swing magazine as some enjoying golf and working out on a regular basis. baseball team made it to the semifinals of the competition, which was held at the difficult of 55 of Atlanta’s most beautiful seniors. They From time to time, I see Charlie Rosenberg, Georgia AAA Playoffs. I enjoyed getting to see Standard Club course. shared their hobbies, passions, and advice for the who is working with a personal trainer. Charlie some of his games and admire the enthusiasm • Herb Chuven, who won a silver medal in the younger generation. I was also honored to be was a captain of one of the best softball teams I and energy he brings to coaching. 50-meter swim, was featured in the Prime Time selected, which prompted my brother, Kenny, to played on in the center league, and he could real- section of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. say, “There must have been only 56 seniors nom- ly hit. Hope you enjoyed the column. We’ve cov- • Local favorite Hal Krafchick, former health and inated.” I can always count on him to keep me When Richard Luftig’s not swimming or ered a wide range of topics from kids at the physical education director at the MJCCA, won grounded. climbing a Stairmaster, we find time to talk base- MJCCA day camp to 90-year old-bowlers and a a gold metal in racquetball. ————— ball and try to solve the Braves’ problems. It lot of others in between. Until next time, “Drive • Former Atlanta Falcon Jim “Cannonball” It’s summer, so if you go to the MJCCA any- looks as if it’s hopeless this year. for the bucket and score.” Butler attended the games to cheer on friends. time between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., Monday Ran into Mel Gorowitz, and we spent some • Over 200 people attended the Opening through Friday, you’re going to see lots of kids time talking about Beth Jacob days and his son, Ceremonies, which included the lighting of the of all ages doing all kinds of activities. Barry, with whom I’ve played on a couple of Olympic Cauldron, sponsor recognition, dessert, The center runs a great summer program. It’s and music by DJ Sammy Rosenberg. hard for me to believe that 43 years ago I was a counselor in the first summer camp held at Silverman named small business person of the year SPORTS TALK RADIO. I enjoy listening to Zaban Park. Henry Bauer and I had a group of Arnold Silverman, president of Silverman Definition 6. “We count on those qualities in sports talk radio stations such as 790 The Zone 10-year-old boys. The first session was held at Construction Program Management, has been Atlanta. In fact, nearly two-thirds of job and 680 The Fan and get a kick out of some of the JCC on Peachtree Road while they complet- named Atlanta’s 2006 Small Business Person growth here is from small businesses.” the calls. I was recently listening to 790 The ed the camp at Zaban Park. There were no per- of the Year. Small businesses are a critical sector. Of Zone one morning when I heard Steak Shapiro manent buildings, just an outdoor swimming the more than 130,000 total businesses in sign off by saying, “and thanks to ‘Schwartz on pool, ball fields, and shelters. I remember riding metro Atlanta, 94.8 percent employ fewer Sports.’” That kind of shocked me. As far as I the bus out from Peachtree Road and thinking we than 50 people. knew, I hadn’t called into the show, nor did I were going to the boondocks—back then, it was, Founded in 1995, Silverman’s firm spe- think that they read my column, so I figured that but look at it now! cializes in construction management services someone was going around using my column ————— for nonprofit and community organizations. title. Since it’s not copyrighted, I guess it’s fair Congratulations to Bob and Gail Golden, Clients include the Atlanta Union Mission, the game. It turns out that it’s being used by the new who recently celebrated their 40th wedding Piedmont Park Conservancy, the Center for intern from Emory University. So, more power to anniversary. They have been good friends of ours the Visually Impaired, and DeKalb County’s him. If I get up the nerve, I might call in and have for over 30 years. Bob coached his son, Greg, Senior Center. some fun with the Mayhem in the A.M. guys. and our son, Michael, in soccer for many years. Silverman CPM has received numerous The same day, on the way to the J to play My wife, Nancy, and Gail spent many hours vol- awards, including the PED Award (2005), the pick-up basketball, I heard a sports update by unteering for ORT and serving in leadership Best Overall Project Achievement Award Jack Vangrofsky. That also threw me, because I positions. I bowled with Bob in the Thursday from the Southeast Atlantic Chapter know that Jack works at the Wellness and night Men’s League, and he still remains, in my Construction Management Association of Recreation Department at the MJCCA and usu- mind, the best pressure bowler in that league. America (2003), and the Project Achievement ally plays in our Friday noontime basketball When you needed a spare or strike in the tenth Awards from the Southeast Atlantic Chapter game. I didn’t think there were too many Jack frame, Bob always came through. Construction Management Association of Vangrofskys around, so the next time I saw him, ————— Arnold Silverman America (2002, 2004, and 2005). I asked him about it—and, sure enough, he does I got a kick out of watching Fritz Ilgenfritz Among the organizations to which some part-time announcing for 790 The Zone. shadowboxing at the Brill Fitness Center, and I For 20 years, the Annual Small Business Silverman devotes time are the Carter Center told him that it looked as if he had boxed before. Person of the Year Awards have honored one Board of Councilors, Park Pride, the City of THIS AND THAT He told me the story about having sparred with outstanding small business person annually Atlanta’s Mayor’s Task Force for Parks and Jack Dempsey when he was at boot camp and for contributions to Atlanta’s civic and busi- Greenspace, GlenCastle Constructors, and I hate to shop, but I finally agreed to go with Dempsey was a PT instructor. He volunteered to ness community. The event is co-hosted by Paideia School. my wife, Nancy, to Costco. I saw Howie spar with Dempsey but never laid a glove on him the Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce and To qualify, a nominee must be a primary Frushtick and Arnold “Gabby” Balser at the food until Jack turned to talk to the other recruits, and the Atlanta Business Chronicle. owner or a major shareholder of a business court enjoying those hot dogs. Howie looks great Fritz hit him when he wasn’t looking. Next thing “Arnold was chosen because he represents that has been locally established for at least after having surgery and is playing tennis again. Fritz knew, he was on the mat, trying to figure everything it takes to be a successful entrepre- three years, with gross annual revenues not He wasn’t quite ready, though, to play with out what hit him. One good thing about shadow- neur and community servant—leadership, exceeding $40 million, and must be a member George Wise, Ray Blasé, and Eddie Ullman in boxing—you never have to worry about getting intelligence, dedication, and courage,” said in good standing of the chamber and an active the 3x3 half-court basketball tournament at the hit back. Michael Kogon, chair of the chamber’s Small member of the community. Senior Olympics. Now he can be found on J ————— to Mid-Size Business Council and CEO of July/August 2006 THE JEWISH GEORGIAN Page 29

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They are delicious and almost I used it for my Passover cooking. book— “an aisle by aisle guide to savvy as good as canning your own summer pre- food choices and good eating”—to help the serves! So, what’s the verdict? I wasn’t disap- average consumer understand what really pointed. It really does make chopping and lurks on those supermarket aisles, what the FROM ATLANTA. Fancy Schmancy mincing almost fun and oh-so-quick. I now labels mean, and how to make educated Cakes, a new kosher division of Buckhead use it every day in my kitchen. Once I got choices. Wedding Cakes, has begun creating kosher the hang of it, everything I saw on TV was Here are some of Nestle’s valuable rec- desserts for Atlanta’s major kosher catering possible. I have been through numerous ommendations: venues. The pastries are made from organic onions, apples, celery, carrots, and potatoes. On the basis of taste and, to a lesser eggs, fresh fruits, and seasonal ingredients, Yes, I even julienned my own French fries. extent, nutritional value, juice selection pri- some imported from Europe and Israel. And it’s dishwasher-safe. Can you tell how ority is (a) fresh squeezed, (b) squeezed and Their chocolate creations and parve crème much I love this gadget? Learn more at pasteurized, and (c) reconstituted from con- brulee are specialties. Chef Gary Coltec has nicerdicer.com. It is $39.99 at Linens ‘n centrate. The more pulp, the better nutri- over 30 years experience as a pastry chef, Things. (Use your coupon!) Did anyone tional value. ever hear of the Vidalia Chopping Wizard See KOSHER, page 30 (chopwizard.com)—oh, no, not again! 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And speaking of barbecue, mark your over wings and bake for 15 additional calendars for Sunday, September 17, at minutes. Congregation Beth Jacob, 1855 LaVista Makes about 15 servings. See RECIPIES, page 30 Road. Everyone is invited to the first Page 30 THE JEWISH GEORGIAN July/August 2006 Bitsy Grant Tennis Center is the place to be According to Phil Slotin, you can thank Richards’ Variety Store, rarely misses a There is Al Behar and, of course, Mr. Dianne Cohen and Peter Howell for the game when he and Nancy visit their chil- Slotin, himself as well as his sister-in-law, rebuilding of the Bitsy Grant Tennis Center. dren in Atlanta. Peggy. And Slotin should know; he has been a fix- BY Other players include Herb Axelrod, the There are too many players to name ture at Bitsy Grant for 30 years. Gene salesman and who is married to beautiful them all, but everyone can thank Ms. Cohen Asher Jane, former executive director of Shearith of the City of Atlanta Department of Parks, Israel; Harry Baron, the former deli king, Recreation, and Cultural Affairs, who put who still brings his delicious matzoh balls the tennis center back together when it was ruled the state. to courtside; Howard Frushtick, former ath- losing its shine. If you want to see tennis played for a letics director of the Atlanta Jewish Ms. Cohen did a complete renovation championship or just for a little fun, drop by Community Center; and Sid Berger, one- and landscaping. the Bitsy Grant Tennis Center. You may see time old Commercial High School basket- Dan Magill, “Mr. Tennis USA,” would Bobby Dodd, Jr., son of the late coach and ball star. be proud. a great quarterback in the ‘60s for the University of Florida, or Paul Muldawer, architect and member of the Marist Sports Hall of Fame. Or perhaps you will see Dr. Irving “Greenie” Greenberg, the legendary Dianne Cohen at the microphone JTS News surgeon; or Morris Macey, the well-known lawyer; or Mary Cravin and her Friday The regulars on the courts, just off night round robin. HALPERNS MAKE MAJOR GIFT. Jewish Initiatives that will continue to grow as a Northside Drive and Collier Road, are like Among the players are former mayor Theatre of the South has received a gener- result of the Halperns’ donation include a Who’s Who of Atlanta. Andrew Young; Dan Lyons, the dedicated ous donation of $500,000 from Lynne and technical theater classes; the hiring of pro- The courts were named for the man who Clemson Tiger; Josh Shubin; Rubin Howard Halpern to name its nationally fessional choreographers; the hiring of pro- was not only king of the Atlanta amateurs Silverstein; Johnny Baker; Dan Lobel; Herb acclaimed drama camp the Lynne and fessional art teachers for weekly art instruc- but perennial champion of the Southeast. A Stein; Bill Lowenstein; and Sonny Howard Halpern Drama Camp of Jewish tion related to the performing arts; more mere mite at 5’ 3”, Grant had the heart of a McAdoo, the former Bass Warrior. Also, Theatre of the South. Howard Halpern, sophisticated supplies for stage makeup and giant. Not only could no one beat him; they Nanny Friedman and former Mayor Sam founder of Buckhead Beef Company, and set painting workshops; and bringing in could not even come close. He owned Massell. his wife, Lynne, have been long-time sup- guest artists to lead sessions for specific Atlanta and the state of Georgia, as well as And you can add to that list the contrac- porters of the MJCCA and its cultural pro- performance skills, such as juggling, com- the Southeast. And he made his mark on the tor and former Grady Gray Knight football gramming. media dell’arte, and new vaudeville. national level. star Randy Feinberg and Marine George Grant teamed with the legendary Muse. Georgia Tech football coach, Bobby Dodd, Even though he makes his home in to form a formidable doubles team. They Florida now, Max Klenberg, formerly of

Kosher Recipies From page 29 From page 29 including time in the acclaimed kitchens of the Tel Aviv Hilton and the Ritz Carlton. Fresh Garden For more information, contact gary@buck- headweddingcakes.com. Tomato Salsa Adapted from Strongwomen.com KOSHER ON THE ROAD. La Briute Lynne and Howard Halpern (back Salsa made with fresh tomatoes is a offers two types of meals for kosher travel- row) with the JTS’s Drama Camp per- healthy condiment. Use as much ers. The original La Briute complete meal formers jalapeño as your taste buds will allow! comes with a self-heater, soup, snack, and Serve with fresh vegetables or corn cutlery. The just, introduced Sizzling Lynne and Howard Halpern said, “So chips or over fish. Cuisine is an entrée-only product that goes many people are impacted by the invaluable straight into the microwave or boiling Howard and Lynne Halpern programming the MJCCA’s Jewish Theatre 1 bunch fresh scallions water. This year, by special arrangement of the South has to offer. We are thrilled to 1/2 red bell pepper with the Defense Department, La Briute JTS is the largest Jewish professional be such an intricate part of its renowned 15 fresh tomatoes, peeled and seeded supplied kosher-for-Passover MREs theater in the Southeast. With an established drama camp, which allows children to 1 teaspoon sugar (meals-ready-to-eat) to Jewish troops record of quality professional performanc- express their creative sides through a pro- 2 tablespoons cider vinegar worldwide, including bases in Iraq and es, JTS is equally committed to education fessionally designed and operated theater 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro Afghanistan. For more information, visit and outreach programming that serves chil- program.” Kosher salt and pepper, to taste labriutemeals.com. dren and young adults. 1 jalapeño pepper What’s cooking? Email: rscher@attglob- Use a food processor to coarsely al.net chop the scallions, pepper, tomatoes, and jalapeño pepper. Do not over- This column is meant to provide the reader process. Add the seasonings, and refrig- with current trends and developments in the erate overnight. kosher marketplace and lifestyle. Since standards of kashruth certification vary, Tip: To easily peel tomatoes, cut an X at check with the AKC (404-634-4063) or the top, where the stem was attached; your local kashruth authority to confirm submerge in boiling water for 1 minute; product reliability. remove and peel. This method works well on peaches, too. July/August 2006 THE JEWISH GEORGIAN Page 31 Jerusalem-based intervention program makes its Georgia debut at local school Most people don’t even think about In the 1950s, as Holocaust survivors fled thinking. It just happens. But for those with to the newly forming State of Israel, organic brain damage or neurological disor- Feuerstein, himself a survivor, started the ders, thinking can be a second-by-second International Center for the Enhancement challenge. The Winokur family of Roswell of Learning Potential (ICELP) in found themselves faced with such a chal- Jerusalem. Part of Prof. Feuerstein’s lenge. The Winokurs adopted their now ground-breaking work was to help develop eight-year-old son, Iyal, from Russia at thinking and problem-solving skills for fourteen months. While in the Georgia adults with Down syndrome to assist in Lottery Pre-K program, Iyal began to building a militia for the State of Israel. exhibit learning disabilities and behavioral The center has continued and expanded challenges. the educational and psychological work ini- Just think about this for a moment. All tiated by Prof. Feuerstein. “When faced subjects taught within any school require with any disability or challenge, one of the thinking, yet thinking itself is seldom primary motivating factors is hope,” he addressed directly in the school curriculum. says, expressing the core of the program. Generally, it is assumed that thinking skills “Hope reflects the fundamental belief that and learning readiness will develop through there is a possibility to bring about signifi- the study of each subject. cant change, which in turn leads to a more However, some students come to the optimistic future.” classroom without the “learning to learn” Iyal has received tutoring in Cognitive skills they need. For students with cognitive Enrichment through a grant at the Marcus deficiencies, “learning” can be impossible. Institute and has been provided 90 minutes Regardless of the quality of the education, a week of Cognitive Enrichment interven- public or private, they simply cannot fully tion as part of his special education at Dr. Lou Falik performing the Learning Propensity Assessment Device benefit from the instruction provided. For Roswell North Elementary School. The (LPAD) with Iyal these students, the framework of standard- 2005-2006 academic year was the first time ized testing and traditional teaching can be that Cognitive Enrichment was piloted dur- School District and speak with members of sidered a leader in the area of special-needs a devastating prognosis of failure. ing school hours as part of the special edu- the Fulton County Board of Education. He education, so it is natural for the school to For such students, cognitive enrichment cation process in a Georgia public school. is now envisioning how more special edu- be pioneering such an important mission. is necessary and can be accomplished Iyal’s results were astonishing. Within cation teachers at Roswell North With a goal of potential learning as the through focused instruction in learning to eight months, during the 2nd grade, his Elementary and other schools in the district core, typical, gifted, and special-needs chil- think. While all students can benefit from reading and comprehension skills rose from could benefit from training in this program. dren across Georgia could gain from this such instruction, research shows particular a pre-k primer level to level 1 of 2nd grade. Roswell North Elementary is already con- unique and scientifically proven program. benefits to those with special needs or in His CRCT (Criterion-Referenced talented and gifted programs. Competency Test) scores improved dramat- Through some of the support services ically. Last year, he was unable to pass in JF&CS NEWS. “Nobody’s Perfect,” is a self-esteem pro- they received, the Winokur family became any of the three areas of testing. This past gram designed for young girls aware of Instrumental Enrichment (IE), spring, he passed reading and language arts, that incorporates Jewish val- developed by Professor Rueven Feuerstein and missed only two questions in math. ues with topics including in Israel, which helps build better cognitive Every year, teachers travel from unrealistic body images in the or thinking skills. At the foundation of this throughout the nation to Georgia for the media, eating habits, medita- distinctive program is the theory of two-week ICELP training and certification tion, journaling and bullying. Structural Cognitive Modifiability—that program. ICELP programs have been suc- Ellen Zucrow, Senior thinking skills can be modified through a cessfully used for special-needs children, Supervisor of Clinical mediated learning experience between a brain injured individuals and psychiatric Services at Jewish Family & learner and another person—which is put patients, immigrant and cultural minority Career Services, is spearhead- into practice by employing an instrument students, enrichment programs, and profes- ing this 10-week program called the Learning Propensity Assessment sional training and retraining programs in developed by a Harvard pro- Device (LPAD). the industrial, military, and business sec- fessor. “Nobody’s Perfect” The LPAD is a proven method for tors. was offered at the Greenfield assessing a person’s learning potential, During the most recent national training Hebrew Academy (pictured), the Epstein School, Camp Coleman and Camp rather than what has been learned up to a session, Iyal participated as a subject in the Barney Medintz. For more information contact Ellen Zucrow at ezucrow@jfcs- given point. It assesses cognitive function- teaching of the LPAD. Dr. Lou Falik, atlanta.org or 770.677.9312. ing (how well is the brain functioning?) and ICELP’s clinical and training associate modifiability (in what ways could re-wiring since 1988, conducted the session. Prof. in the brain occur? Can we close the gap?) Falik has conducted training workshops in in order to determine the kind of interven- the LPAD and Instrumental Enrichment in Non-affiliated? tion needed. (At what level should the North America, Europe, Asia, India, child’s intervention occur?) Singapore, Indonesia, and Australia. He has Looking for a synagogue to attend for Dr. Martha Wood, director of the published extensively on learning disabili- ✡✡Rosh Hashanah & Yom Kippur? Southeastern Center for the Enhancement ties, counseling, and dynamic assessment. of Learning (SCEL), uses the program title Many of his articles and book chapters are Shearith Israel of Columbus, Georgia “Cognitive Enrichment,” which is the co-authored with Prof. Feuerstein. is offering a limited number of FREE seats process of improving thinking. Cognitive At the close of the school year, Jerome Enrichment encompasses the above instru- Huff, principal of Roswell North Rabbi Max Roth, officiating ments. This theoretical and practical Elementary, attended a special meeting approach to developing better thinking with the Winokur family to evaluate what, if skills and problem-solving capabilities any, progress had been made that could be Childcare provided among children and adults results in global exclusively attributed to the pilot program. improvements—that is, academic, emotion- The astounding results have driven him to To RSVP contact Cindy in our synagogue office al, and social gains. consult with other principals in the Roswell 706-323-1443 Page 32 THE JEWISH GEORGIAN July/August 2006

camp, giving underprivileged children the By Belle Klavonsky opportunity to experience such things as innovative ideas such as the Broken hiking in the mountains, swimming, canoe- Windows Survey, for which the school ing on the lake, arts and crafts, and a variety received a national award from ISM of sports and team-building activities. (Independent School Management) for Creative Thinking in Management. MAKING THE GRADE. For the second Additionally, the book mentioned Epstein’s straight year, Greenfield Hebrew Academy Teacher Advisory Board and its outstanding students achieved outstanding scores on the 5th-Grade Leadership Program, headed by demanding ERB standardized tests. Elementary School Principal Amalia Bilek. Students at GHA outperformed a national, independent school peer group that includes and colleges and will head to 19 outstand- such local schools as Pace Academy, ing schools this fall. They received offers of Westminster School, and Woodward SHE’LL SLEEP LATER. Weber School ris- more than $570,000 in merit scholarships— Academy. This achievement is particularly ing senior Rebecca Edelston is the new not including the HOPE scholarship—and dramatic given that GHA’s general studies president of the 2006-07 Hands On Atlanta many will enter college as presidential teachers have half the time their non-Jewish Youth Service Advisory Board, a 20-mem- scholars, merit scholars, and honors stu- day school peers have to teach the same ber group that recruits kids to volunteer in dents. Pictured: Graduates celebrate follow- material. their communities. Rebecca, who is VP of ing commencement ceremonies, which fea- communications on the Weber Student tured moving speeches from students, fac- Council and co-chair of Junior State of ulty, and a parent and a farewell perform- America, also helps organize community- ance by graduating seniors in the school’s a service projects for Weber’s school-wide capella choir. (Photo: Paula Gould Tik (short for Tikkun Olam) Day. She also Photography) spent half her summer taking college cours- es at Johns Hopkins University. Pictured: GLOBAL CONCEPTS. Students in Mrs. Rebecca Edelston, second from left, at the Jay’s 1st-grade class at the Alfred and Adele Hunger Walk Davis Academy (pictured) proudly display their Rainforest Mural, part of the new Global Concepts curriculum for the Lower School in which “Power, Scarcity, Interdependence, Culture and Change” are explored throughout the year.

ON TO NEW CHALLENGES. Greenfield NEW WEBSITE. The Epstein School has Hebrew Academy graduated 31 outstanding launched a new website, www.epsteinat- eighth-graders in May, the majority of lanta.org, that enables users to quickly and whom will move on to attend Jewish high efficiently search and locate information. schools. The graduation ceremony included MINDS FOR MATH. Weber students Epstein’s Department of Advancement and a special tribute to Dr. Elizabeth Cohen, a Hannah Goodman, Justin Davis, Nat the Department of Technology employed principal and former headmaster, who is Rosenzweig, Phillip Kleiman, and Karen the service of WhippleHill retiring after 18 years of leadership and Roelofsen were recognized nationally for Communications, a nationally recognized dedication to GHA. Although the graduates their outstanding performance on the website development company specializing were moving into a new phase of their lives, American Invitational Mathematics in the independent school market. Parents, Head of School Matt Lieberman said they Examination. They all earned a certificate prospective parents, and the greater com- can always return to their alma mater. of distinction and an invitation to Level 2 munity may easily access news, special LENDING A HELPING HAND. Davis Pictured: Jacob Newman, Alysa David, and testing. Adin Pearl (’08) and Deborah events, and key information such as aca- Academy students (pictured) volunteered at Steven Klarman Hoffman (’08) earned the highest possible demics, volunteer and donation opportuni- the MJCCA this summer. This gave stu- score on the American Mathematics ties, sports scores, after-school care pro- dents the opportunity to support the com- A TRADITION OF EXCELLENCE. This Competition 10 and are invited to take the grams and clubs, admissions information, munity in a way that had special meaning to year, valedictorians at three area high next level of exams. Pictured: (l-r) Adin and printable forms. Pictured: Marla Shavin them by reaching out to others and learning schools were GHA Pearl, Karen Roelofsen, Hannah Goodman, and daughter Sarah to become responsible Jewish adults. graduates. Dean and Deborah Hoffman receive their certifi- Shaban (pictured) cates of merit from teacher Barbara BY THE BOOK. The Epstein School and MAKING A DIFFERENCE. Davis was named valedic- Winkler. its Head of School Stan Beiner (pictured) Academy 5th-graders (pictured) visited torian at are prominently featured in a recently pub- Camp Jenny in May to help them prepare SUPER GRADS. The 33 members of lished book, Best Practices of Award for the arrival of the children and deliver Weber’s class of 2006 graduated this June. Winning Secondary School Principals by their collection of $1500+ from their See CLASSNOTES, They were accepted at over 50 universities Sandra Harris. The book mentions Epstein’s Tzedakah drives. Camp Jenny is a four-day page 33 July/August 2006 THE JEWISH GEORGIAN Page 33

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stone anniversary was celebrated with a light kiddush luncheon at Adas Yeshurun Synagogue on July 15. A cake with the couple’s wedding photo reproduced in icing was served at the luncheon, which was hosted by the Kreisbergs’ children and Sydney Yanchuck joins IDF Air grandchildren, Reba and Bennett Herzfeld, Force Musical Ensemble members on stage See MISHMASH, page 34 Page 34 THE JEWISH GEORGIAN July/August 2006 itage, culture, arts, and entertainment is the largest showcase of Jewish life in the Southeast. Designed to celebrate Jewish Thought You’d Like to Know heritage through fun, music, dance, food, learning, and community connections, the By Jonathan Barach www.atlantajcc.org. For more information festival offers an artists’ market featuring or reservations, contact Debbie Antonoff at JEFFREY SIEGEL RETURNS. Following more than 50 national artisans, vendors’ CALLING ALL KNITTERS. Join the [email protected] or 678- last year’s nearly sold-out season of per- market, Kids’ Zone tent, community organ- Jewish Family & Career Services Knitters 948-4008. formances, internationally acclaimed izations tent, “Learning Lounge,” kosher Group to help make beautiful items for pianist Jeffrey Siegel (pictured) returns to delights from area eateries, and continuous those in need. The first meeting is August 8, BREAKFAST FOR OUR CHAMPIONS. the MJCCA on August 20, 4:00 p.m., to live entertainment. For a regularly updated 10:00-11:30 a.m., at the Jewish Federation The MJCCA will honor Harry Maziar and list of participants and activities, visit of Greater Atlanta’s North Metro Campus, Steve Freidberg at a brunch, August 20, www.atlantajcc.org/jewishfestival. 3159 Royal St., Ste. 300, Alpharetta. RSVP 11:30 a.m. Former MJCCA President to Denise Deitchman, 770-677-9448. (1981-83) Harry Maziar will receive the 5th LEARN TO LEAD. JF&CS of Cobb and Erwin Zaban Bridge Builder Award for Congregation Etz Chaim will sponsor Teen CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP. A peer- facilitating communication, understanding, Empowerment: Learn to Lead, for 10th- to-peer support group for caregivers, facili- and cooperation between the MJCCA and 12th-graders, September 10, 12:30-4:00 tated by a licensed clinical social worker the greater Jewish community. Steve p.m., at Congregation Etz Chaim. Activities specializing in older adult services, will Freidberg will receive the 4th Annual Good will include a project for which teens will take place the second Thursday of every Sport of the Year Award for his sustained receive a certificate for 3.5 hours of com- month beginning August 10. Sessions are commitment to the MJCCA’s Recreation munity service. The $18.00 fee, which 6:00-7:30 p.m. at JFGA’s North Metro and Wellness department. Purchase tickets includes lunch, snacks, and materials, is Campus. The cost is $5 per session. Pre- at www.atlantajcc.org. Advertising space due by September 1. Make checks payable screening for first-time attendees is and listings in the commemorative pro- to JF&CS and mail to: Susan Halpert, required. RSVP to Mandy Tobias, JF&CS, gram/calendar are available. For more Pianist Jeffrey Siegel Information, Referral, and Outreach at 770-677-9392. information, contact Kate Sommers at 770- Coordinator, JF&CS of East Cobb, 1501 395-2525 or [email protected]. perform “Beethoven: Sunny Side Up!” This Johnson Ferry Road, Suite 100, Marietta CRAFTING MEMORIES. Bringing is the first concert in the 2006-07 GA 30062. For details, contact Susan Shabbat Home, a craft program for LEADERS LEARN FROM LEADERS. “Keyboard Conversations” series, which Halpert at 770-933-0081 or shalpert@jfcs- preschoolers and parents sponsored by the The Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta is Siegel also conducts in New York; Chicago; atlanta.org. North Metro Marcus Jewish Community now accepting applications from individu- Washington, D.C.; Cleveland; Center of Atlanta, is an opportunity to cre- als who want to learn from the city’s top Minneapolis/St. Paul; Phoenix; Dallas; and LET’S TALK. The Dave and Iris dinner ate keepsake items for the Sabbath table. community and business leaders. LLC Denver. Tickets are $20/general admission parties are potluck events for the Jewish Select a convenient date and location: (Linking Leadership to Community) is a and $15/MJCCA members, with discounts 45+ crowd. The evenings feature moderated August 17, 10:00 a.m., Chabad of new program that will provide 20 Jewish for children and seniors. To purchase tick- discussions around stimulating topics to Alpharetta; August 18, 10:00 a.m., leaders a small, one-on-one forum with ets, call the Box Office at 770-395-2654, or help participants get beyond party chitchat Congregation Dor Tamid; August 20, 1:30 monthly exposure to Atlanta’s civic elite visit www.atlantajcc.org. and know one another on a deeper level. To p.m., JFGA North Metro Campus; August right inside their offices. The eight-month get on the e-mail list for upcoming events, 24, 10:00 a.m., Congregation Gesher breakfast program kicks off in September JEWISH FESTIVAL RETURNS. The 15th contact Dave Savage at 45+sglJews@dav- L’Torah; and August 25, 10:00 a.m., with Atlanta Mayor Shirley Franklin. The Annual Jewish Festival is Sunday, August esavage.com. Dinner parties for other age Temple Kehillat Chaim. The workshop is application deadline is August 20. For 27, 11:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., at the MJCCA. groups or multi-age events will be created if free, but space is limited. Register at details, visit www.ShalomAtlanta.org/llc. This daylong celebration of Jewish her- there is response from those willing to run them.

recently ordained rabbis to participate in MISHMASH the inaugural Professional Education for Excellence in Rabbis (PEER) program. ENDING ON A HIGH NOTE From page 33 Rabbi Greene and his wife, Deborah, have Jana and Michael Kreisberg, and Jennifer three young daughters. The Brandeis University Hancock, all of Atlanta, and Geri Spindel, National Women's Committee, Atlanta Chapter, of Knoxville. The Kreisbergs have known SYKES HONORED. Rabbi Loren Sykes, Closing Luncheon held on each other since they were toddlers and, executive director and founding director of May 15 at Maggiano's of Camp Ramah Darom in Atlanta, is one of according to daughter Reba, have been a Buckhead, featured keynote only three recipients nationwide of the “couple” since ages eight and nine. speaker Susan Nethero, prestigious Covenant Award from the founder and CEO of Covenant Foundation. The award carries a Intimacy. The luncheon hon- GREENE AT TBT. Rabbi Fred Greene is prize of $25,000 for the recipient and ored Robin Brill and Jody the new senior rabbi of Temple Beth Tikvah $5,000 for his or her institution. Rabbi Goldstein, the Helen M. in Roswell. He was previously associate Sykes was recognized, in part, for estab- Goldstein volunteers of the rabbi of Congregation B’nai Israel in lishing Camp Yofi, Ramah Darom’s year, and Ellen Zarge, Bridgeport, Connecticut; there, he initiated groundbreaking summer program for chil- Woman of Achievement. It innovative community outreach programs dren with autism and their families. Unique also included the installa- and activities focused on youth and social in the Jewish world, Camp Yofi provides a tion of the 2006-07 board. action, including a comprehensive program meaningful Jewish experience for children Pictured: Susan Nethero that received the Union of Reform and families who have found themselves flanked by newly installed Judaism’s 2005 Belin Outreach Award. In turned away from other venues. co-presidents Robin Brill (l) 2003, Rabbi Greene was one of only 19 and Ellen Zarge (r) July/August 2006 THE JEWISH GEORGIAN Page 35 SIZZLINSale SUMMER DOWN PAYMENT...$0. DOWN PAYMENT...$0. SECURITY DEPOSIT...$0. SECURITY DEPOSIT...$0. DEALER FEES...$0. NO CASH. DEALER FEES...$0. NO CASH. TAX AND TAG...$0. TAX AND TAG...$0. JUST SIGN AND DRIVE A JUST SIGN AND DRIVE A NEW VOLVO S40! NEW VOLVO V70!

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