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Volume 23, Number 4 Atlanta, Georgia MAY-JUNE 2011 FREE ‘On The Road Again’: What’s Inside The Breman’s mission ORT Changes Lives to collect and preserve Joe Cohen remained dedicated all his The Ida Pearle and Joseph Cuba Archives of The Breman Museum has just celebrated its 26th anniversary. The original archive, once life to the organization that helped him housed in a closet in a former building, is now a nationally known in his youth. repository specializing in collecting and documenting the history of By Leon Socol Jewish life in Georgia and Alabama. Page 37 As part of its mission, The Breman’s staff has been on the road, traveling in the last several months to Albany and Dalton in Georgia and to Montgomery, Birmingham, and Anniston in Alabama. With the exception of Birmingham, these communities struggle to keep their An Esteemed Citizen synagogues afloat as their populations dwindle with each passing year. An article about the Jews of Columbus It is a similar story throughout the region. Jewish businesses that prompts memories of another resident of once dotted the Southern landscape are becoming a distant memory. that city, Sophie Weil Browne. The names of the proprietors can often still be seen, etched into the stone facades of the numerous empty buildings on countless main By Janice Rothschild Blumberg Page 13 See BREMAN page 5 Temple Beth El, Anniston, Alabama Keeping Up with Eva Jewish Student Union reaches To say that Eva Galambos is a tireless Cycling with Rabbi Bob Levy public servant doesn’t even begin to By Rabbi Marshal Klaven out to public school students describe her. By Carolyn Gold From the end of February to the end of March, the with meaningful, fun activities Goldring/Woldenberg Institute of Southern Jewish Life (ISJL) Page 34 Rabbinic Department unleashed its first ever Southern Cycling Sabbatical with Rabbi Bob Levy. Rabbi Levy is the senior rabbi of Temple Beth Emeth, in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Blessed with a sab- One of the Good Guys batical from his congregation, Rabbi Levy volunteered to pass It’s not an act—the kindness and caring along this blessing to others by cycling 700 miles across five states to support communities that are fighting to maintain Jewish life in Clark Howard shows his audience is small towns. extended to those around him. By Leon Socol Page 22 Stories of Resistance This year’s Am Yisrael Chai program focused on Resistance and Resilience in the Holocaust. Page 28 Riverwood High School students Noa Kalfon and Gemma Rappoport making Hamentashen Rabbi Bob Levy Hunting a Monster CELEBRATING PURIM. Purim is one of the most exciting A new book examines how Israeli agents The ISJL Southern Cycling Sabbatical was a mutually benefi- festivals on the Jewish calendar, and, this year, nearly 400 tracked down Adolf Eichmann. cial program. The congregations had the opportunity to experience teens from 13 Jewish Student Union (JSU) Public School By Ron Feinberg the tremendous skills of a superb rabbi, as he officiated Clubs in Atlanta experienced the fun firsthand. The teens Page 6 See LEVY, page 5 See JEWISH STUDENT UNION, page 7 Page 2 THE JEWISH GEORGIAN May-June 2011 Do they contradict themselves? Very well, then they contradict themselves *

Current political events, economic tur- neighboring countries seem to share many forced resignation of former prime minister moil, geopolitical developments and realign- traits when it comes to how the governing pow- Ehud Olmert and the trial of a former president ments, and climate variances seem to be more ers operate. Basically, we find that in these Moshe Katsav). Universal suffrage is in place, prodigious and interacting than I can remember countries there are two groups: the oppressors and the members of the Knesset, the Israeli leg- in the past. Short, simplistic answers are prof- BY Marvin and the oppressed. Generally, the rule of law as islative body, include members from the Israeli fered as solutions of complicated, interdepend- we know it does not exit; governance is by Jewish, Muslim, Christian, and Druze citizen- ent underlying causes. Strident upheavals are Botnick police power, the threat of abuse, and torture; ry. Women have full rights, and the police trumpeted as the method of changes. there are not free, open selections of members actions are answerable to the populace through Nothing brings this more in focus than the fuels the fire under the caldron that has boiled of the governments; universal suffrage and the legal system. There is neither state censor- conflicts that have erupted in the Middle East. over with the present-day tragic conflicts. open access to participation in governmental ship of the media nor exclusive state ownership We have seen deadly discord erupt and The world has given lip service to the jobs and offices is questionable; women either of these resources, and journalists have access continue in Tunisia, Egypt, Libya, Bahrain, importance of these human rights concepts, but have no legal standing or are seriously limited to all areas that are not off limits for security West Bank and Gaza, Lebanon, Syria, Jordan, it is not lip service that is needed; it is imple- as to educational opportunities, rights, and purposes. Medical attention is readily available Iraq, Iran, and Yemen. By and large, this has mentation. jobs; freedom of religion is severely restricted; and comparable with that in other developed been fueled by the disenfranchisement of the The tragic irony of the Middle East situa- persecution of religious groups abound; a countries. The living standard and quality of citizenry, by lack of job opportunities, escalat- tion is that the one nation, nestled amongst domestic free press does not exist; and access educational facilities for the population, even ed food prices, and oppressive military subju- these countries presently involved in the unrest to sites and events by foreign reporters is mon- with the integration of an unbelievably high gation and disregard for human rights. In short, and the resulting civilian plight, that is not wit- itored, and reporters are subject to governmen- percentage of emigrants of all different levels as David Schanzer, director of the Triangle nessing these internal conflicts is Israel. Yet it tal pressure. In addition, unemployment is ram- of proficiency, is on a level with the western Center on Terrorism and Homeland Security is Israel that has been historically singled out pant, state-supported subsidies are dispropor- countries. and associate professor of the practice of pub- and condemned by the world body for human tionately high, and economic growth is not suf- This is not to say that Israel is not answer- lic policy at Duke University, stated in an inter- right abuses, while these virtuous advocates ficient to provide job opportunities for the able for some of its actions and that it should view, what the citizenry of these countries have ignored the egregious violations and growing population. According to the latest fig- not be called to task for abuses of power when “most want is: clean water, health care, educa- resulting suffering that has become so pro- ures in the C.I.A.’s World Factbook, partially such actions occur. But it is hard to understand tion, jobs, [and] economic growth.” We can add nounced in these neighboring states. This past due to the above negative factors, all of these how, as of 2010, almost 50% of condemnation to this the desire for equal rights for women, a December, the figurative fire under the caldron countries have experienced a minus net migra- resolutions by the UN Human Rights Council fair and open judicial system, the democratic of discontent leapt out and ignited the self- tion. were directed at Israel, while the abuses in the right to elect the leadership that is responsible immolating fire of a despondent Tunisian, Israel, on the other hand, has a net migra- countries now incurring the domestic uprisings to the electorate, and an effective human rights which, in turn, lit the torches of discontent, tion rate of a plus 2.08 per 1,000 population, were not agenda items. policy, most of which is absent and all of which civil unrest, and political changes that are tak- yet it has been able to run at an unemployment Why is it that the citizens of these coun- ing place. The reaction to these civilian protests rate of 6%. Government change comes through tries are so abused that they are willing to sub- has been a greater imposition of human-rights the ballot box and not the ammunition box, and ject themselves to torture and death to try to THE violations and atrocities. the rule of law is strictly enforced by an inde- change things while the world powers were Jewish Georgian Simplistically, here is what I see. Israel’s pendent judiciary (see information about the unwilling to face and condemn these actions? Why is it that many educational institutions The Jewish Georgian is published bimonthly by Eisenbot, Ltd. It is around the world have chosen to disassociate written for Atlantans and Georgians by Atlantans and Georgians. from joint programs with Israeli institutions, Publisher Marvin Botnick places of excellence in research and education Co-Publisher Sam Appel that have contributed so much to the advance- Editor Marvin Botnick Managing Editor Marsha C. LaBeaume ment of science, technology, the arts, and Assignment Editor Carolyn Gold knowledge? Why is it that certain major world Consulting Editor Gene Asher Associate Editor Barbara Schreiber religious denominations have advocated boy- Copy Editor Ray Tapley cotts of Israeli products and divestiture of Assistant Copy Editor Arnold Friedman investments in Israeli companies or companies Makeup Editor Terri Christian Production Coordinator Terri Christian doing business in Israel because of the difficult Designer David Gaudio peace process with the Palestinians while doing Medical Editor Morris E. Brown, M.D. Photographic Staff Allan Scher, Phil Slotin, Phil Shapiro, and saying little or nothing about the abuses in Jonathan Paz these Middle East countries that have now Graphic Art Consultant Karen Paz resulted in armed oppression by the govern- Columnist Gene Asher, Susan Asher Jonathan Barach, ments against their own citizens? Janice Rothschild Blumberg, We are all familiar with the three monkeys Marvin Botnick, that respectively cover ears, mouth, and eyes to Shirley Friedman, Carolyn Gold, Jonathan Goldstein, R.M. Grossblatt, represent “hear no evil, speak no evil, and see George Jordan, Marice Katz, Balfoura, no evil.” When it comes to the Middle East, Friend Levine, Marsha Liebowitz, Howard Margol, Bubba Meisa, excepting Israel, many have left this ancient Erin O’Shinsky, Reg Regenstein, proverbial principle intact; however, when it Susan Robinson, Stuart Rockoff, comes to Israel, the message has been changed Roberta Scher, Jerry Schwartz, Leon Socol, Bill Sonenshine, Rabbi Reuven Stein, to “hear evil, speak evil, and see evil.” Cecile Waronker, Evie Wolfe When and where appropriate, hold Israel Special Assignments Lyons Joel Advertising Andrea J. Feinberg accountable for its violation. But apply this Francine Lowe same criterion to all nations. Stand up for jus- Michael Pelot tice, equality, opportunity, personal security, Bill Sonenshine and human dignity in all countries. The attitude Editorial Advisory Board Members of “Do they contradict themselves? Very well, Sam Appel Rabbi Alvin Sugarman Sam Massell Jane Axelrod Albert Maslia William Rothschild then they contradict themselves” is not justifi- Gil Bachman Michael H. Mescon Marilyn Shubin cation or acceptable. Those who are not willing Asher Benator Paul Muldawer Doug Teper to stand up for human rights for all peoples in 8495 Dunwoody Place, Suite 100 all countries forfeit the right to single out any Atlanta, GA 30350 one group for the sake of trying to undermine (404) 236-8911 • FAX (404) 236-8913 and denigrate that group. [email protected] www.jewishgeorgian.com *Paraphrased from Walt Whitman’s The Jewish Georgian ©2010 “Song of Myself” May-June 2011 THE JEWISH GEORGIAN Page 3 the eatery goes Sandra and Sam Mislow, Dickie Morgan, back to the days Joel Cohen, Bob and Fred Weinberg, when Powers Ferry Martha Jo Katz, Jill Vantosh, and many What’s was just a dusty other of Lewis’ dear and devoted friends. horse trail, when Yes, Lewis was one of a kind, thank the location housed goodness; he really was larger than life. The a country store in big, sweet, gentle bear of a man enjoyed life the 1920s, then a immensely and lived it to the fullest. Our gas station, and sincere condolences to Lynn, his daughters, HAPPENING most recently, the grandchildren, sons-in-law, and everyone equestrian-themed else who will miss that wide mischievous SPEAKING FOR THOSE WHO CAN’T. Red Barn Inn. smile, quick wit, and sincere friendship, The Georgia Center for Humane Education Steve Alterman Dan offers per- which he is no doubt sharing now with (GCHE) had a great fundraiser at Jerry sonalized, on-site everyone in heaven. Farber’s Side Door nightclub, next to the cooking classes, and judging by the exqui- So long, Moose, it’s been great know- Landmark Diner in Buckhead. BY Reg site food he prepares for his customers, his ing you. Thanks for all the good times.... Organized by GCHE leaders Andrea Regenstein students are learning from a real master. Till we meet again. Appel, Debra Berger, and Judy Landey, the Check out the menu and history at event had a sellout crowd that enjoyed www.horseradishgrill.com. THE TASTING HONORS PEARLANN munching on delicious, healthy, humane for how individuals treat one another.” AND JERRY HOROWITZ. Coming up vegan Farburgers; listening to great music Schoolteachers, youth groups, and oth- SAYING GOODBYE TO MOOSE MOR- soon: another great, not-to-be-missed and a comedy performance by Jerry; and ers may request a wide range of programs RIS. Many of us lost a good friend with the Tasting, always a super fun party, benefiting raising money for the organization’s work that can be presented in a series of classes passing of 68-year-old Lewis Morris Jewish Family & Career Services’ helping animals. or in one session. Funded by donations, all (known to one and all as Moose), on March Zimmerman-Horowitz Independent Living GCHE’s professionally trained educa- services are free of charge. For information 22. Program, which helps people with develop- tors do a great job teaching the concept of about obtaining programs or offering your Moose was an amazing person, some- mental disabilities “live, work, and thrive in kindness to animals to school and organiza- support, visit www.human-animalbond.org, thing I first noticed in high school, when he their communities.” tional groups through such programs as End or call Judy Landey at 404-892-3569. was at my home and asked if he could bor- Dog Fighting, B.A.R.K. (Be Aware, row a copy of my dad’s book, The Responsible & Kind), Ethical Choices, and SPRING AT THE HORSERADISH Decameron, a 14th-century collection of A New Friend for Life GRILL. You can really tell it’s spring when 100 stories by Giovanni Boccaccio—a you’re at the Grill, with the flowers bloom- work that few adults, much less teenagers, ing, the birds chirping, and the vegetable have ever heard of, much less read. And he garden in back sprouting fresh and nutri- actually read and returned it! tious food that will soon appear on the His interests and brilliance covered a restaurant’s tables. wide variety of areas—cars, karate, jokes, Horseradish Grill owner Steve and especially classical music, which he Alterman gave us a private, exclusive tour loved and was amazingly knowledgeable Zimmerman-Horowitz Independent of the renowned Chastain Park restaurant’s about. Whenever he heard a popular song, Living Program participants, who garden, full of healthy, delicious, organical- he could tell you what concert or symphony are members of the “Moving Out ly grown herbs, spices, and veggies. it was adapted from. Club,” prepare for their independ- You can’t get food any fresher than If he was your friend, there was no one ence. that. And overlooking the garden is an old you could depend on more than Lewis. His wooden swing you can share with a friend funeral reflected his popularity and wide and listen to the birds sing. It is one of the range of interests and friends, turning out From left: Andrea Appel, GCHE co- most romantic spots in Atlanta. people from all walks of life—karate class- founder; Mitch Rosen, board mem- The menu changes with the seasons mates, high school buddies and friends of ber and attorney; Judy Landey, co- and seems to get better every time. Our half a century, recent friends from his new founder and PR person favorite time of year is the fall, when diners home in Cumming, fellow car buffs, mil- on the patio—thankfully protected by lionaire executives, you name it. umbrellas—can enjoy watching and listen- His lovely daughters Allison, Hillarie, ing to the huge acorns raining down from and Cathy gave a beautiful tribute to Lewis, the large oak trees overhead. recounting how he helped them play hooky You can always count on such regulars from Sunday school, did their science proj- as the stone-ground grits; fresh local mixed ects for them, and, all in all, was a great Scott (from left), Pearlann, Michelle, field green salad with goat or blue cheese friend as well as a dad. Other tributes came and Jerry Horowitz crumbles, pecans, and toasted sunflower from buddies like Jerry Katz, who noted seeds; port wine-poached pear; fried okra; that Lewis was his oldest friend, going back fried green tomatoes with goat cheese; and 60+ years. Victor Barocas rightly called some of the best wines in town. Lewis “larger than life,” an understatement The creator of all this delicious food is to be sure, but that’s about as close as you A class taught by GCHE at Oakcliff the Grill’s chef, Daniel Alterman, who start- can get to capturing this indescribable, Traditional Theme School in DeKalb ed working in the kitchen as a dishwasher inimitable, unbelievable guy. County when he was 13 and is very proud to have Arthur Feldman noted that there were quickly been promoted to pot washer, later just too many great stories about Lewis for “By fostering kindness, respect, and moving up the ladder to busboy, waiter, and anyone to tell more than a few, but merci- empathy, our programs make young people bar manager. If Steve is nervous about fully, Arthur promised to go to his grave and adults aware of the importance of car- keeping his job, we can understand why. with certain ones he knows. He did reveal Tasting Chairs Mark and Debra ing for our animals in our homes and com- The Grill is Atlanta’s oldest continu- that once, after Lewis got blasted with Brown with Nancy Miller and Eric munities,” says Debra Berger, co-founder ously operating restaurant, offering what it bright lights from a car behind him, he had Miller and program director. “The impact is last- rightly calls “fine dining in a rustic, yet ultra-powerful airplane landing lights ing. Humane education has been proven to sophisticated atmosphere, with cozy tables installed in his car so he could retaliate Pearlann and Jerry have for many years lower violence in a number of settings— and the sounds of swing and jazz in the whenever that happened again. worked to make the program the huge suc- from schools to correctional facilities—and background.” You didn’t mess with Lewis. cess it is. The event features some of the We also spotted such Old Atlantans as even instills a true sense of responsibility Located at 4320 Powers Ferry Road, See HAPPENING, page 4 Page 4 THE JEWISH GEORGIAN May-June 2011

ship and involvement in the Atlanta Jewish HAPPY 50TH TO MARTHA JO AND Avi is the son of Cheryl Rosenbloom Happening community will continue to positively JERRY. Martha Jo and Jerry Katz are cele- and Marnine Steinberg and grandson of From page 3 impact not only his children [Harris, brating their 50th anniversary, which Leon Steinberg. His dad says, “Avi may not Brooke, and Michael], but also our whole reminds us of why Jerry calls himself “the be the strongest kid competing, not the best food and wine from some of Atlanta’s communal family.” Bruce modestly dis- luckiest guy in the world.” And who would fastest, but he’s mentally tough, and his finest restaurants, plus amazing silent auc- claims deserving to be honored this way, argue with that? strategic planning wins the match before- tion items and a crowd of everybody who’s but after three-and-a-half decades of dedi- hand.” anybody in the community. cation and hard work, he could no longer Avi has been accepted at Georgia Tech This year’s Tasting, co-chaired by avoid having the community express its and the University of Maryland, but first Debra and Mark Brown, Kate Lipton, and appreciation for his many years of service. plans to spend a year in Israel, learning at Nancy and Eric Miller, was held on Thanks, Bruce, for all your great work. Yeshiva Lev HaTorah. Tuesday, May 24, 7:00-10:00 p.m., at the Grand Hyatt Buckhead, 3300 Peachtree A NEW GOLDBERG’S IN TOCO HILL. HOLOCAUST SURVIVOR GEORGE Road. For more information, visit thetast- Until recently, Atlanta had five Goldberg’s DYNIN WELCOMES THE POPE’S NEW ing.org. Bagel Company & Deli in the metro area, BOOK. Eighty-six-year-old George Dynin but apparently that was not enough to satis- was glad to hear BRUCE WEINSTEIN’S 35 YEARS OF fy our craving for their friendly service, about the pope’s SERVICE. The Jewish Federation of wonderful food, tasty schmears, schmaltzy new book, exon- Greater Atlanta’s recent Legacies magazine atmosphere, and the incessant and scintillat- erating the Jews Martha Jo and Jerry Katz features a big pic- ing schmoozing and kibitzing. For break- from the false ture of our friend fast, lunch, and takeout, it offers food as charge of having Bruce Weinstein on good or better than New York’s best without Although they will be celebrating all killed Jesus— the front cover, the rush and rudeness—authentic deli food year long, they kicked it off by attending actually, it was the with the title with Southern hospitality. Temple Sinai’s “Dancing with the Stars” Romans who did “Leading by exam- Now, Goldberg’s has opened a new fundraiser, where Martha Jo’s cousin Arden it—but he wishes ple for more than location at 3003 North Druid Hills Road, (the daugh- the action had 35 years.” Bruce giving our friends in Toco Hill and the sur- ter of Raye come 70 years and his wife, rounding area the chance to nosh on some Harris George Dynin earlier. Germaine, are of Atlanta’s greatest food. We understand Coplin) par- A Holocaust making a major they are pouring in for the matzoh ball ticipated as survivor and member of the Polish under- contribution to soup, the lox and bagels, the herring, the a dancer. MJ ground who speaks English, German, Bruce Weinstein Federation and the potato latkes, the blintzes, and, our says she Lithuanian, Polish, Russian, and Hebrew, community favorites, the grits, mushroom barley soup, “was out- he often speaks about his experiences dur- through an insurance policy strategy that and coleslaw with those huge pickles and standing! ing World War II, and he thinks if the pope donors can use to maximize their gifts at the spicy mustard, washed down with healthy Splits and had spoken out at that time, many lives lowest cost. Odwalla fruit drinks. backbends could have been saved. “The reason is that “A familiar face in our community,” The Goldberg’s locations are 1272 never in German-occupied areas, which were pre- Bruce has served on camp committees; as a West Paces Ferry Road, 4510 Chamblee- Martha Jo Katz, Raye looked so dominantly inhabited by Catholics, the BBYO advisor; as a board member of the Dunwoody Road, 1197 Peachtree Street, Harris Coplin, and good!” pope’s announcement that Jesus was not Marcus Jewish Community Center of 1062 Johnson Ferry Road, and, our favorite Arden Miller Arden killed by the Jews would have saved thou- Atlanta and Hillel; as chair of the Maccabi spot, 4383 Roswell Road, where manager is married to sands, or even millions, of Jewish people, Games, the Senior Olympics, and Howard Aaron and the wonderful staff Dr. Jeff who were killed by the Nazis and their Federation’s Super Sunday; and as co-chair always take especially good care of their Miller, and they have five-year-old twins, helpers. of Federation’s Phonings. many happy customers. Morgan and Jake. “Recently, Joseph Ratzinger, Pope The rest of the time he has off. Benedict XVI, declared openly that the Bruce’s CLU firm, Professional AVI THE TERRIBLE. Yeshiva Atlanta sen- Jewish people are not responsible for Jesus’ Planning Services, has earned a widespread ior Avi Steinberg, whom we call Avi the death. I cannot stress enough the historical reputation for integrity. Representing AXA Terrible, after the infamous Russian Czar, and practical importance of this event. Advisors and its subsidiaries, the firm has again won first place in his weight “Being on fake documents during the offers a variety of financial products and class, the third year in a row, at the Holocaust, I was between Poles and services to help clients plan for and build Wittenberg Tournament at Yeshiva Byelorussians and was many times in secure financial futures. Check out his web- University in New York City. church. I heard constantly (mainly in site, www.brucehweinstein.com. The captain of his team for two years, church) that ‘Jews killed Jesus,’ and the As the article concludes, “For genera- he was inducted into the tournament’s Hall killing of Jews was explained away as pay- tions to come, Bruce’s exemplary leader- Wayne Saxe and Howard Aaron of Fame and named Most Outstanding ment from G-d. If people both in and out of Wrestler of the tournament. churches had heard from the pope that it was a lie, many Poles would have joined those few Poles who hid and helped Jews, Get The Jewish Georgian At Home! and a large number of Jewish people could have been saved, in addition to those who Receive the next 6 issues for only $20..00 did survive. We should remember that help- ing Jews in Poland was punishable by Name: ______death. My family was helped by Poles.” Mr. Dynin calls it “almost ironic that Address: ______this recent statement came from a German- born pope. We must never forget what Pope City:______State:______Zip: ______Benedict XVI has done. How important is this announcement by the pope now? This is a time of extremely high anti-Semitism Please mail this form together with your check to: and hatred toward Israel worldwide. Such a historical declaration by the pope cannot The Jewish Georgian harm but rather help to heal the spreading Avi Steinberg with his wrestling cancer of anti-Semitism....” 8495 Dunwoody Place • Bulding 9 • Suite 100 • Atlanta, Georgia 30350 coach, Jan Siegelman May-June 2011 THE JEWISH GEORGIAN Page 5

Jewish life in the South grows. People with Breman collections or memories to share can con- Levy as a direct consequence of Rabbi Levy’s From page 1 tact Archivist Sandy Berman at 404-870- From page 1 visit, we drew in over 80. He arrived a 1862 or [email protected]. stranger but left as a good friend.” streets. Dry goods and department store Shabbat/holiday observances, facilitated As for Rabbi Levy, he was enriched by owners and wholesalers who used to know youth/adult education sessions, engaged in the histories of these varied communities, the names of all of their customers, who the individual stories offered credit even during the lean years of of their members, and the Great Depression, and who were often the depth of their civic leaders within their communities hearts and souls as could not withstand the changing they opened the doors economies of the last several decades of the of their congregations 20th century. and their lives to him. In an effort to insure that these commu- Reflecting on his trip, nities are not forgotten, The Breman is Rabbi Levy stated, “It working to collect and preserve the objects, was really refreshing textiles, manuscripts, and photographs from to see, in these small the businesses, organizations, and individu- towns, that there exists als who had an impact on the development a really strong Jewish of their respective cities and towns. The identity and the Breman has also been conducting oral his- On April 15th The Breman strength of Jewish tory interviews, collecting personal Museum partnered with Neiman knowledge. And cycling was just fast insights, stories, and anecdotes relating to Marcus Atlanta for the third enough to get to places and, importantly, Jewish life in the South. annual “Seder with Flowers” slow enough to meet people along the On each of these road trips, Breman event. Under the direction of Jim way.” staff members have experienced the sights, Pedersen, Neiman Marcus visual sounds, and history of Southern Jewish life. director, more than 100 women This program was the first of its kind. In Dalton, they participated in the painful gathered at Lenox Square to The ISJL hopes that the Southern Cycling process of locating and boxing the records make floral arrangements for Sabbatical will inspire other rabbis and of the now closed Temple Beth-El, with the their Seder tables. Lunch was cantors to find unique ways to spend their last few congregants assisting them in the provided by Added Touch own sabbaticals. Whether it is for a week- transfer. In Montgomery, they interviewed Catering, followed by a “shop- end, a week, a month, or a few months, the 96-year-old Leo Drum, whose grandfather perʼs scavenger hunt” in ISJL Rabbinic Department can creatively fought for the Confederacy and who is still Neimanʼs for a chance to win assist clergy in making a unique gift that an active member of that city’s Temple Beth exclusive Neimanʼs prizes. This will last a lifetime for the recipients as well Or. In Albany, they interviewed Edmund A. fundraiser benefits The Breman as the giver. Landau III, whose grandfather Edmund A. Museumʼs Holocaust education Rabbi Levy on the road Landau Sr. was the rabbi at Albany Hebrew programs. Pictured: Host com- Rabbi Marshal Klaven is director of Congregation for over 50 years. mittee (from left) Barbara Babbit pastoral care, and much more. “Usually, Rabbinic Services, Goldring/Woldenberg Kaufman, Betsy Babbit Perkel, we get 40-45 people attending [services],” Institute of Southern Jewish Life. Contact Jennifer Babbit Bodner, Kathy said Mark Friedman, president of Temple him at [email protected] or 601-362-6357. Rubenstein, Anne Silver, and Beth Tefilloh, in Brunswick, Georgia, “but, Renay Levenson. Not pictured: Jill Levenson It’s My Party, Inc. Full Service Event Planning weddings • bar/bat mitzvah • corporate

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With every road trip, the relevance of The Breman’s collection to the study of Irene Stein and Elinor Breman Page 6 THE JEWISH GEORGIAN May-June 2011 Hunting Eichmann gets us behind the scenes charged with the creation and implementation Eichmann by Neal Bascomb. Eichmann was not just another job. Their lives of the “Final Solution.” Bascomb’s good work often reads like an and those of their families were inextricably While most of his bosses, all virulent intricate spy novel, filled with twists and turns linked to the Holocaust. Tracking down one of anti-Semites, set the stage for the extermina- that he managed to uncover after the release the world’s most notorious Nazis was of pro- BY Ron tion of millions of Jews, it was Eichmann and of groundbreaking new information. This found significance to each of them personally Feinberg his team of bureaucrats who figured out the lucky break—for Bascomb and his readers— and, as it would turn out, to the future of logistics—the rounding up of entire commu- is supported and fleshed out by hundreds of Israel. nities, creation of ghettos and camps, schedul- interviews and recently declassified docu- Eichmann, meanwhile, comes across in Hunting Eichmann ing of transports, and collection of contra- ments. Bascomb’s book as a failed megalomaniac, a By Neal Bascomb band. Despite his claims that he was simply The basic story hasn’t changed, but now toady bureaucrat who once held the power of 388 pages, Mariner Books, $26 following orders, Eichmann was a mass mur- readers have the opportunity to take a peek life and death in his blood-soaked hands. derer who lacked any sort of moral compass. behind the facts. What we find offers up a During the war, he lived in villas and man- Mention the Holocaust, and several It’s quite possible, mesmerized and nurtured troubling look into the crazed mind of sions, had at least two mistresses, and spent names come quickly to mind. Adolf Hitler by the power and decadence of Nazi Eichmann and, just as interesting, into the his evenings enjoying the spoils of victory. was at the top of the Nazi killing machine, Germany, that by war’s end he was a full- planning and execution of his capture by a Fifteen years after the thousand-year opening the door on pure evil and madness blown psychopath. feisty, still maturing intelligence agency—the Reich was nothing more than a fading memo- that led to the mass Eichmann relished his work and took Mossad. ry, Eichmann and his family were living in a murder of six million delight as his intricate plans played out across The team of spies and their helpers were wretched concrete shack in the middle of a Jews. Eastern Europe. Millions of Jews were ripped an eclectic blend of experienced agents and desolate neighborhood with few amenities Right on his from their homes and villages, tossed into naïve, anxious volunteers. Bascomb reports it and no public utilities. If not completely heels and at his beck crowded ghettos and camps, the vast majority would take equal measures of chutzpah, steely shunned by the German expatriate communi- and call was a bunch ultimately murdered and buried in mass resolve, and expertise to accomplish their ty in Argentina, he was certainly ignored, per- of infamous thugs, graves or cremated and turned to ash. mission. They were also very lucky. haps pitied. including Hermann Most of us, even those with only a casu- One agent, on his way to South America After years of looking over his shoulders Göring, Hitler’s des- al knowledge of World War II and the through Europe, forgot his alias when retriev- and hiding from shadows, Eichmann was ignated successor, Holocaust, know that Eichmann managed to ing his passport from custom officials. balding, bent, and nearly broken. In a sense, commander of the escape from Europe after allied forces defeat- Fortunately, he spotted the proper passport— Eichmann wasn’t so much executed by Israeli Luftwaffe, and one of ed Hitler and his Nazi war machine. He made he recognized its unique color—and simply authorities as simply put out of his misery. the early architects of his way to South America and managed to pointed at it. Another agent, checking out A footnote: After his execution on May the Holocaust; Reinhard Heydrich, chief of hide away for 15 years before Israeli agents Eichmann’s neighborhood, became distracted 31, 1962, at a prison in Ramla, Israel, the Reichssicherheitshauptamt (the Reich kidnapped him near his home outside of and drove his car into a ditch. Others were Eichmann was cremated in a specially Main Security Office, which included the Buenos Aires. stopped by police as they drove near designed furnace. His ashes were scattered at Gestapo) and another early architect of the In a daring, some might argue heroic, Eichmann’s home, but were not detained after sea, beyond the territorial waters of Israel, by Holocaust; Heinrich Himmler, head of the SS operation, Eichmann was then flown halfway telling the cops they were lost and looking for an Israeli Navy Patrol boat, ensuring that no and chief of the German police; and Josef around the world to Israel, where he was held their hotel. country would serve as his final resting place. Mengele, also known as the Angel of Death, a as a war criminal and tried for crimes against To their credit, however, the team man- bully and sadist who often was the final the Jewish people and humanity. He was aged to pay close attention to all the important Ron Feinberg is a veteran journalist who has arbiter on who would live and who would die found guilty and hanged. details of the mission. Team members worked for daily newspapers across the at Auschwitz-Birkenau, the largest of the Nazi Novels and biographies, documentaries, arranged and coordinated dozens of secret Southeastern United States. He most recently death camps. TV specials, and dramas have been written meetings, rented cars and safe houses, and worked for the Atlanta Constitution. Ron now And then there was Adolf Eichmann, a and aired about Eichmann, his loathsome life successfully counterfeited passports, visas, specializes in topics of Jewish interest and can very small fish in a very large and fetid pond. and work, capture, trial, and execution. I men- identity cards, and driver licenses. Their work be reached at [email protected]. His The SS-Obersturmbannführer was head of the tion all this, a bit of windy preamble, to sug- was cosmically bland, painfully intense, and blog, This&That, can be found at norgreb- Department for Jewish Affairs in the Gestapo, gest that it is worth your time to check out a emotionally draining. nief.blogspot.com. relatively new history on the topic, Hunting For most of the Israelis, capturing Academy provides people with developmental disabilities a campus experience

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Adventure Landing. Teens spent the Jewish Student Union evening bonding with new friends, while From page 1 enjoying the entertainment pavilion’s go- karts, virtual reality simulators, amusement enjoyed hamentashen they baked them- park rides, and laser tag. selves, as they learned about the story of On Sunday morning, teens headed to Purim and the special holiday mitzvot. Universal Studios’ Islands of Adventure Rabbi Chaim Neiditch, director of and the new Wizarding World of Harry Southern Region JSU, exposed the teens to Potter, then finished the day with dinner at an authentic megillah scroll, while teaching Kosher Culinary in Orlando. them the laws of reading the megillah on Purim day and evening. Another big hit was decorating gift baskets to give as mishloach manot. More than just a typical “arts and crafts” session, the basket decorating was charged with meaning, as the teens learned the timeless Jewish values of sharing with friends and neighbors, as well as with those less fortunate. The activities led to animated discus- sions in which teens learned the signifi- cance of Divine Providence in their lives. Having fun at Universal Studios MASQUERADE BALL. One of the high- lights of the JSU and NCSY calendar is the PASSOVER WITH JSU. Whether Passover Purim Masquerade Ball, which took place makes you think of Zayde reading from the this year at the NCSY Community Teen Maxwell House Haggadah or Charlton Center. Heston parting the Red Sea in The Ten The festivities for this sixth annual Commandments, everyone knows that event kicked off with “Megillah Mania,” an Passover is one of the more widely cele- interactive multimedia megillah reading. brated holidays on the Jewish calendar. In As Rabbi Chaim Glazer read the megillah the weeks leading up to Passover, Rabbi from an authentic scroll, teens were treated Neiditch engaged 350 JSU members in to an exhilarating visual experience, view- activities celebrating their Jewish heritage ing a customized video with lighting and during Jewish Club meetings at their high sound effects that brought the story of schools. Purim to life. In addition to learning the details of the Teens were treated to a catered Purim Exodus story, teens took part in a host of seudah, then took to the dance floor as a hands-on activities, including participating live DJ expertly blended simcha dances and in mock Seders, making decorative Seder modern music. A costume contest, won by plates, and competing in an “iron chef” Joseph Neder, president of the Centennial matzoh pizza contest. High School JSU, rounded out the Purim Imbuing the Passover activities with festivities, and all the teens headed home Jewish values, Rabbi Neiditch challenged with memories to cherish. the teens to ponder the meaning of true freedom. As the gatherings represented the only Passover commemoration for many of the teens this year, this “food for thought” was likely to stay with them a lot longer than the taste of Manischewitz matzoh.

Teens enjoy the Purim Masquerade Bash.

MAGICAL WEEKEND. Taking place at a beautiful resort hotel near Jacksonville Beach, Florida, the 2011 NCSY and JSU Johns Creek JSU members making Winter Regional Convention turned out to matzoh pizza be one of the best and most memorable conventions. Over shabbat, teens enjoyed a variety of activities, including educational sessions, ice-breakers, and games. Shabbat culminated in an inspiring havdalah service that included a moving story and powerful message by Rabbi Neiditch. Teens shared their reflections on the weekend during the “Pass the Candle” program. On Saturday night, everyone boarded the bus to Jacksonville’s largest arcade, Page 8 THE JEWISH GEORGIAN May-June 2011 Caravan of cousins

By Susan Robinson would be picked up a week later on Aunt Leah’s and Uncle Ben’s return trip. They tumbled out of their van and All of this happened on a Thursday knocked on our door noisily: Uncle Ben, evening. Unexpectedly, we now had a Aunt Leah, Aunt Sharon, and cousin Sandy multi-generational, non-observant segment with her two little ones bringing up the rear. of our family staying with us for what “We’re on our way to Washington, D.C.!” would be our first-ever communal Shabbat they announced excitedly. They had left experience. Florida that morning, anticipating a fun Everyone helped prepare the meals: summer trip to our nation’s capital. Our peeling, cutting, chopping. Aunt Sharon and home in Atlanta was intended simply as a my husband worked together in the kitchen, stopping-off point. We were looking for- reminiscing about how their mother, of ward to their visit, even though it would be blessed memory, loved to use chicken feet for only a few hours. in her soup. Then it was on to candle light- Our children and our granddaughter ing and Kiddush. That evening at the quickly grabbed the two young cousins to Shabbat table, the grown-ups retold old entertain them with various toys and puz- family legends, while the young children zles. My husband and one of his sisters, told a series of knock-knock jokes. Before Aunt Leah, spontaneously demonstrated a we knew it, the evening was over. 1950s dance step for the other sister, Aunt At shul the next morning, our adult vis- Sharon. Uncle Ben shared his photos from itors navigated the Siddur with a little bit of his recent WWII reunion. We didn’t get assistance. Meanwhile, Bubba and his sister together often, but we were familiar with went to playgroups. At the end of the day, the routine, and we knew what to expect. they were intrigued by the Havdala service. We knew that, soon enough, everyone Fire, spice, wine—what could be more dra- would say farewell, and the Florida rela- matic? tives would pile back in their van. The week flew by, and finally it was Suddenly, we heard a faint crying time to go. Bubba’s sister wanted a Siddur sound. It was three-year-old cousin Bubba. of her own, and so my husband surprised He was tired and cranky. His mother, cousin her with a brand-new one. Bubba also got a Sandy, also looked as if she could use some gift, some stickers inside his new lunchbox. rest. And Bubba’s grandmother, Aunt The children left feeling much loved and Sharon? She was curled up in a corner of very Jewish. the couch, just about to fall asleep. Aunt Did the Florida relatives feel warmly Leah looked at her husband, Uncle Ben, and embraced by their Shabbat experience? I’m Uncle Ben looked at us. Both Ben and Leah sure they did. Did they then decide to cele- were ready to continue on to Washington. brate Shabbat again and again? That has not Aunt Sharon, cousin Sandy, and the two lit- happened—yet. However, over time, this tle cousins simply wanted to rest. What to event has been added to the list of family do? legends. At all our subsequent visits, Uncle After much discussion, a decision was Ben, the aunts, and the cousins always men- reached. Aunt Leah and Uncle Ben would tion the wonderful time they had when they drive to Washington as planned. Everyone got “stuck” in Atlanta. else would remain in Atlanta with us. They

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The and professionals. office will be closed on Fridays for the www.presstine.com Research has shown that early identi- month of July. fication of developmental delays in young May-June 2011 THE JEWISH GEORGIAN Page 9 Page 10 THE JEWISH GEORGIAN May-June 2011 May-June 2011 THE JEWISH GEORGIAN Page 11 Page 12 THE JEWISH GEORGIAN May-June 2011 May-June 2011 THE JEWISH GEORGIAN Page 13 The Blumberg Report: More on the Jews of Columbus As a student of Southern Jewish histo- Her duties began with organizing launching a campaign for Thrift and ry with roots in Columbus, I was delighted Columbus women to solicit contributions Savings. The campaign engaged Browne in to read Stuart Rockoff’s excellent coverage and then to assist needy families of service- her capacity as first vice president of the of that city’s venerable Jewish community men, thereby promoting “the comfort and Columbus City Federation of Women’s in the previous issue of The Jewish BY Janice Rothschild health of the Georgia State Volunteers in the Clubs to lecture on household economy and Georgian. The people he mentioned were Blumberg Regimental Hospitals before they go to the nutrition, encouraging women to train their friends and family, and I was especially front.” children in this practice. Due to failing pleased to read about the well deserved Fortunately, the Spanish-American health, she retired from public activities in honor to my cousin, Sidney Simons. I War was a short one for the United States, 1925, shortly after the Century Club cele- would like to add, however, the story of one so Browne could soon put her war efforts brated its twenty-fifth anniversary. In cov- notable woman whom Rockoff omitted. aside and concentrate on matters within the ering the celebration, the local newspaper Sophie Weil Browne came to Jewish community. declared, “Mrs. Browne is one of the most Columbus in 1893 as the wife of Temple Then, another change occurred with beloved and civic-minded women in the Israel’s new rabbi, Edward B. M. Browne. the onset of World War I. According to a community....” A native of Evansville, Indiana, she was newspaper article written in 1917, the According to the late Laurette then 39 years old; was the mother of two Century Club decided to dispense with its Rothschild Rosenstrauch, who recalled as a teenagers, a 17-year-old daughter and a 15- yearly prospectus in order to donate the child being taken to Century Club meetings year-old son; had traveled abroad; had lived budgeted cost to welfare work. “Even in the by her grandmother, Mathilde Rothschild, in New York and Chicago; and brought heat of summer,” the writer declared, “the the Columbus Jewish community had good multiple talents to her new environment. president and her committee work ardently reason to remember Sophie Weil Browne. I, for the welfare fund, members also con- too, remember her. She was my great- tribute most liberally to the war relief funds, grandmother. first and second Liberty Bonds, Thrift and War Savings stamps, work at the Red Cross rooms and knitting clubs. Mrs. E. B. M. Browne has...never needed to use any elo- quence or appeal to her members to act on committees, or for contribution, as they have always responded promptly, and very Sophieʼs Gavel and Early Programs frequently unsolicited.... All are willing and of the Century Club ready to work for the sale of the Third Liberty Bonds.” Thus did Jewish women Since they represented a small commu- make their presence a force for good in nity and the same women formed the back- Columbus. bone of whatever Jewish communal activi- In addition to her leadership of Century ty took place in Columbus, they declined to Club and Federation of Women’s Clubs inaugurate a chapter of the National efforts, Browne presided over the board of Council of Jewish Women (NCJW) as such. Girls’ Work for the Columbus War Camp Instead, they embraced the program and Community Service, served on the execu- obligations of NCJW from its earliest days tive committee of the Muscogee County under the aegis of the Century Club, and Red Cross, and fulfilled an appointment as delegated Sophie Browne to represent them one of the public speakers for the National on the national board of NCJW. She contin- War Savings Committee in its campaign to ued to be listed as local NCJW president sell Liberty Bonds. As a speaker, she deliv- Sophie Weil Browne, 1902 until 1922. ered four-minute talks at movie theaters Browne became an early advocate of between afternoon screenings, for which As the rabbi’s wife, she assumed vari- women’s issues, lobbying her senator, she was compensated with free admission ous duties for the congregation, not least of William J. Harris, to pass the Sheppard- to the movies if she chose to stay. which was leading activity in its sisterhood, Towner bill on infant and maternity care, The Treasury Department continued to Sophie Weil Browne and great- known as the Jewish Ladies Aid Society. which was also on the agenda of the NCJW urge the sale of Liberty Bonds after the war, granddaughter Janice,1925 When some of its members, German-speak- in the spring of 1920, at least three months ing immigrant women, wanted to learn before passage of the Nineteenth English, she formed a class and taught Amendment, which gave women the right them, later reorganizing them into a literary to vote. She became actively engaged in the society, in keeping with the emerging trend Columbus Federation of Women’s Clubs among progressive women then struggling and the Georgia Federation of Women’s to break free of their domestic cocoons. Clubs, by which she was appointed one of The women named their organization two delegates to represent the State of the Century Club, honoring its birth year, Georgia at the Pan American Conference of 1900. The last I heard, the club still existed Women in 1922. in the 21st century through the continuing Long before these signal events activity of subsequent generations. Browne occurred, however, word of Browne’s abil- led it through its first quarter century, con- ities had spread to the larger community. centrating on Shakespeare and other On August 1, 1898, only weeks after the English heavyweights, before studying the United States escalated action in Cuba, ini- classics of French and German literature. tiating the Spanish-American War, the During World War I, the women abandoned Fourth Congressional District of Georgia their self-improvement programming to asked her to head the Muscogee County wrap bandages and do other work with the auxiliary of the Army and Navy League, Red Cross. responsible for collecting relief funds for American troops engaged in the conflict. Page 14 THE JEWISH GEORGIAN May-June 2011 than half of its clients. Currently, services communications; Michael Merlin, treasur- are heavily subsidized by the agency, yet er; Stacy G. Fialkow, past president; Randy funding cuts threaten the organization’s Gold, ad hoc; and Robyn Liebman, ad hoc. JF&CS NEWS ability to maintain services at the needed Members are Matt Ames, Cherie Aviv, level. Bob Bachrach, Rabbi Peter Berg, Nikki “Our agency is extremely grateful to Berger, Barry Berlin, Amanda Cohn, Jewish Family & Career Services of nonsectarian basis through more than 40 The Kendeda Fund for providing us with an Richard DeRossett, Robin Feldman, Atlanta (JF&CS) has received a $100,000 professionally delivered programs that opportunity to leverage community support Elizabeth Foster, David Gordon, Billie challenge grant from The Kendeda Fund to enable clients to maintain their self-suffi- and continue to provide much-needed serv- Greenberg, Lauren Harris, Avril Joffe, Ross match all new gifts and increased gifts to ciency, improve their mental and physical ices,” says JF&CS Chief Executive Officer Kogon, Tara Kornblum, Michael Levy, the organization’s annual campaign. This health, and facilitate their independence. Gary Miller. “JF&CS seeks to meet the Matt Lieberman, Ellen Mazer, Billy Medof, grant will help JF&CS raise an additional These services are unique to the communi- $100,000 challenge by December 31, 2011. Carolyn Oppenheimer, Marla Shainberg, $200,000 toward its annual campaign, help- ty because of the holistic delivery method. If successful, the organization will be able Matt Simon, Robin Skolsky, Bruce ing the agency weather anticipated funding Rather than allocating emergency funds to to continue its proven and effective model Teichman, Evan Toporek, Leslie Tourial, cuts. clients or addressing only one need, JF&CS of service delivery to the Atlanta communi- Mark Weinstein, Jodi Weintraub, David The past several years have shown utilizes a comprehensive approach that ty at current levels.” Zelby, D.D.S., Lauren Zimet, Susan unprecedented demand for clinical services looks at a client’s entire picture. Schwartz, Steven Berman, Judith Cohen, and emergency financial assistance at For example, a client may approach ON BOARD. JF&CS has announced its Carol Cooper, Jody Franco, Phyllis JF&CS. As a first responder, JF&CS served JF&CS seeking emergency financial assis- 2011-2012 Board of Directors. On the Freedman, Eve H. Goldstein, David nearly 40,000 clients in the past 12 months, tance and end up with help obtaining a job Executive Committee are: Seth Cohen, Herskovits, Michael Kay, Ron Kirschner, and requests for services have increased an or support to care for an older adult. Once president; Lynn Redd, first vice president; Herbert Kohn, Stanley Lefco, Ted Levitas, astounding 287 percent in the last two clients are served, clinicians continue to Jeff Alperin, VP of board development; D.D.S., Herman Lischkoff, Arlene Marcus, years. An average of 1,150 requests are work with them to ensure they are progress- Dori DeRossett, VP of external communi- Ted Marcus, Harry Maziar, Sidney Rodbell, received monthly from people seeking ing as planned and to prevent them from cations; Dan D. Maslia, VP of resource Dale M. Schwartz, Bruce Shecter, Mindy assistance. falling through the cracks. development; Lisa Olens, VP of program Wertheimer, Ph.D., and David Witt. Community members look to JF&CS JF&CS never turns a client away due to planning; John Perlman, VP of building & (Leonard Cohen—deceased) for a continuum of services provided on a an inability to pay fees, an issue with more facilities; Lenny Simon, VP of internal Record crowd raises nearly $90,000 for Israel during A slippery day JNF’s 8th Annual Jack Hirsch Memorial Breakfast A record crowd of 400 guests attended Marvin Botnick, publisher of The Jewish Jill Lerner of Jill Lerner JNF’s 8th Annual Jack Hirsch Memorial Georgian and former president of The Communications LLC and Scott Selig, vice BY Marice Breakfast to show their support of Israel Temple, the Jewish Educational Loan Fund, president of Selig Enterprises Inc., co- Katz and honor community leaders Sam Olens and other organizations, received the chaired the breakfast. Steve Labovitz, part- and Marvin Botnick. The May 10 event at Cantor Isaac & Betty Goodfriend ner at McKenna Long & Aldridge LLP, was Yes, yes, I know the sun is out today, The Temple in Atlanta was a huge success, Community Service Award. Botnick is a emcee for the morning. and by the time this article is published in raising a record $89,000 to support the dedicated advocate for Israel and a tireless the May/June Jewish Georgian, it will prob- Jewish National Fund’s projects in Israel. supporter of JNF’s grassroots projects ably be nice and warm or even hot. But that Attorney General Sam Olens received throughout the land. was not the situation in January when we the Tree of Life award for his advocacy on had four inches of snow. And I wanted to conservation issues. Olens is the first write about it, because it left a lasting statewide elected Jewish constitutional offi- impression on me. cer in the history of Georgia. Not that I have forgotten the 1982 Snow Jam! That was equally as memorable. However, at that time, I had not just bought a new car, nor had I been stuck inside for four or five days. I was rarin’ to get out in the cold, crisp air. I told my partner at the office, Emcee Steve Labovitz, Jill Lerner, Cory, I was going to do just that. Venture Mechal Perl, and Scott Selig outside. He cautioned me to watch the side streets. Well, it is not like I live in a rural Adam Stoner, Karen Botnick Paz, area, but here is what happened. Geri and Harris Botnick, Marvin and A block from my home, I turned onto a Miriam Botnick, and Beth Ann and side street. Mmmmm. After going just a lit- I.J. Rosenberg tle ways down that street, I was stuck. Since JNF co-president Mechal Perl pre- the car was new, I was not yet familiar with senting the Tree of Life award to Sam the button I could have pressed that would Olens have allowed me to move forward. I finally stopped trying to move, and I was so scared. There was no one in sight to help me. (I had left my cell phone at home). I sat there, fighting back tears, when— Stuart Hirsch, Gladys Hirsch, and whoosh—suddenly, there were three hand- Michael Miller, national community some young men knocking on my window. campaign chair for JNF They took over, and I was saved. End of story—except, the next day I took them a big box of candy. They lived Marvin Botnick receiving the down the street from me, and I felt that was Goodfriend Community Service the least I could do. Sam Olens, Beth Gluck, and Mechal Award from Enoch Goodfriend And now, I know why I have always liked summer the best. Perl May-June 2011 THE JEWISH GEORGIAN Page 15 gency response team was among the first to looking in the laboratory rather than for a arrive and set up facilities. fountain in his search for youth. In Israel, The Israeli medical team and field researchers claim to have found the lead to YOU NEED TO KNOW medical facility was the first established by possibly reversing the aging process. a foreign country and, as in Haiti, one of Based on the concept that our immune the major, most advanced medical installa- systems weakens as we age, which explains During the last 63 years, meter for Alzheimer’s disease and strokes. The study tions that was set up. In addition, as was why elderly people suffer an increase in ill- meter, person for person, no other nation is being done in collaboration with Prof. noted by the Japanese, Israel was one of the nesses and a decrease in their ability to has done more for the betterment of the Howard L. Weiner of Brigham and first to match the aid that was sent to the respond to vaccination, researchers from health, economic, and technological Women’s Hospital in Boston. needs and requests of the Japanese. The the Technion-Israel Institute of Technology advancement of the world population than Dr. Frenkel is quoted as reporting that, medical support that was dispatched not in Haifa have focused a study of this Israel. It is a story, although critically “In early pre-clinical studies, we’ve found only dealt with the physical needs of the process. important, that is not heralded and largely it can prevent both brain tissue damage and populace but also focused on the psycho- The B lymphocytes, which decline remains unknown. We plan to present some restore cognitive impairment.” What they social support for displaced children and dramatically as we age, have a major of these unbelievable accomplishments in have learned so far is that the vaccine acti- their families. impact on the functioning of the immune an attempt to disseminate the heart and vates large proteins that work to clear out Japanese Deputy Foreign Minister system and are responsible for antibody soul of what and who Israel really is. the damaging build-up of waxy amyloid Makiko Kikuta commented, “I was very protection. In the study, the researchers proteins. impressed by the medical staff. Israelis removed B cells from old mice, which A VACINE AGAINST STROKES AND have strong character, and I was impressed resulted in the production of new B cells ALZHEIMER’S COULD BE A SNIF IN OTHERS’ TIME OF NEED, ISRAEL by the orderly way that you operate.” similar to those in young mice. With the AWAY. Dr. Dan Frenkel of Tel Aviv IS THERE. Once again, the soul of Israel new cells, the study showed up to a 400% University’s Department of Neurobiology was displayed in its response to the natural MAYBE PONCE DE LEON SHOULD improvement in the ability of the treated is leading the study on a nasal two-in-one disaster that struck Japan this past March. HAVE WAITED FOR THE ISRAELIS. mice to respond to vaccinations and there- vaccine that could protect against both As has been the history of Israel, its emer- Perhaps Ponce de Leon should have been by improve their immunity.

Sinai. Select from the following offerings: Art Atlanta + Southeast’s Labor Day weekend Projects, History, Coffee & Tea, Estate retreat, September 2-5, at Tumbling Waters Planning, Hollywood & the Human Spirit, Retreat and Conference Center in Clayton, Thought You’d Like To Know Major Events of the First Half of the Twentieth Georgia. Limmud events are planned by a Century, the How of Happiness: What We’ve community of volunteers—Jews from all Learned From Positive Psychology, walks of life, Jewish backgrounds, lifestyles, By Jonathan Barach EAGLE STAR AWARDS. The 10th annual Comparative Religions, Bridge, and and ages. LimmudFest is an opportunity for Eagle Star Awards Gala, the community flag- Mahjongg. Catered lunches are available with people to craft their own Jewish world and THE TASTING. Sample some of Atlanta’s ship event of the American Israel Chamber of reservations. For a brochure, call PALS at 770- meet people who share their curiosity and best food and drink on May 24, 7:00 p.m., at Commerce, Southeast Region (AICC), is June 698-0801. enthusiasm. Contact [email protected] for Jewish Family & Career Services’ 12th annual 6. Awards will be given for the Israeli more details, or visit www.limmudse.org. Tasting. This year’s event will honor Pearlann Company of the Year and Deal of the Year. SAVE THE DATE. LimmudFest is Limmud and Jerry Horowitz. New this year is BidPal, AICC will also recognize the late Jerry Zucker special iPod Touch handsets that will allow (The InterTech Group) with the Chamber participants to review auction items and place Founders Award and the Technology bids wirelessly. The Tasting benefits the Association of Georgia with the Community Zimmerman-Horowitz Independent Living Partner Award. The host speaker is Bill Program, which serves individuals with devel- Rogers, CEO of SunTrust Banks, and the opmental disabilities so they can thrive in their Israeli keynote speaker is Ester Levanon, CEO communities. Tickets are $75 in advance/$85 of the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange. For event at the door; under-40 tickets are $50 in details, visit www.eaglestargala.com. advance/$60 at the door. For more informa- tion, visit www.thetasting.org. DINNER OF HONOR. The Beth Jacob Dinner of Honor is Sunday, June 19, 5:00-9:00 MEYER BALSER NORC PROGRAMS. p.m. This year’s event honors Bill and Paula Meyer Balser NORC (Naturally Occurring Gris. Tickets are $100 per person. For more Retirement Community) presents “Food: Facts information, contact Sybil Goldstein, 678-244- & Fun—Vitamins & Supplements Update,” 6642 or [email protected]. Tuesday, May 31, 2:00-3:00 p.m.; this pro- gram is a must for anyone taking a vitamin or GOLF CLASSIC. This year’s MJCCA Harry supplement. Meyer Balser NORC also offers Maziar Classic, June 20, at Hawks Ridge Golf Mah-Jongg instruction and play for all levels Club, honors Ron Brill, an active leader in the of players, Mondays, 1:00-3:00 p.m., and com- Atlanta community and MJCCA Governance puter classes, Wednesdays, 3:00-4:00 p.m. For Board member. Hawks Ridge, an 18-hole pri- reservations and more information on these vate course designed by Bob Cupp, is ranked and other weekly programs, call 404-355- as one of America’s Top 100 golf courses by 5696. Golf Digest. Proceeds from the Harry Maziar Classic help the MJCCA enhance vital pro- FEDERATION TURNS 105. The Jewish grams such as preschools, sports leagues, sum- Federation of Greater Atlanta Annual Meeting mer camps, Alzheimer’s daycare services, and is June 2, 5:00 p.m., at the Selig Center, 1440 programming for people with developmental Spring Street NW. The event will celebrate disabilities. For player fees, sponsorships, and Federation’s 105 years in the community, with other information, visit special recognition of the Create a Jewish www.atlantajcc.org/golf, or contact Erika Legacy initiative. In addition, Community Barnes at 678-812-4144 or Award winners will be honored and new board [email protected]. members inducted. The event is free to the entire community. To RSVP, e-mail ktread- SUMMER PALS. Join those 50+ at the Lunch [email protected]. & Learn Programs of PALS on Mondays, June 20-August 1, 10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m., at Temple Page 16 THE JEWISH GEORGIAN May-June 2011 Stern, and Ilana Wayne (silver, 4x100 relay). Some school records were set as well.

By Belle Klavonsky son at GHA wished for Gilad’s safe and speedy return and hoped that he and his TOPS IN TECHNOLOGY. Four Epstein TOURING THE CITY. Guided by histori- family may one day soon live in peace of School students placed 1st or 2nd at the ans Helen and Ren Davis (authors of mind, spirit, and body. 2011 Georgia Educational Technology Fair. Atlanta Walks and Georgia Walks), Technology Instructor Leora Wollner was Greenfield Hebrew Academy 4th-graders ActivBoard connectivity, a Scope on a the North Atlanta Jewish Student Regional took a “Tour of Atlanta” field trip. As their Rope handheld microscope, a Star Theater Technology Fair co-chair, and Epstein bus traveled the streets of Atlanta, students that turns the classroom into a planetarium, Systems Administrator Anthony Shields learned interesting historical facts. A few and more. In addition, the school received was co-chair for the state level competition. highlights of the tour were the Georgia science materials as a result of participating Technology Instructors Helene Marcus and State Capitol, The Temple, and Centennial in specific courses at the conference. Batia Ben-Aroia worked with students dur- Olympic Park. Science Week for Educators is part of ing the tech fair process. Pictured: Sarah PittCon, the world’s largest annual confer- Peljovich, 2nd place, Multimedia ence and exposition for laboratory science. Applications, 6th grade; Jack Schneider, 1st Pictured: 4th-grader Ariel Arbiv place, Digital Video Production, 7th-8th grade; Olivia Fox, 2nd place, Multimedia MESSAGES OF PEACE. GHA students Applications, 6th grade; and Yoel Alperin, Shira Duke, 5th grade (pictured center right 1st place, Project Programming, 6th-7th holding her award), and Carmela Horwitz, grade 7th grade (pictured center left holding her award), won 1st and 2nd place, respective- ly, in the 2011 Inspirational Messages of Peace Contest, sponsored by the International World Peace Rose Gardens. 4th-graders on the bima at The Temple More than 3,000 students from 19 schools participated this year. Shira and Carmela read their messages and unveiled their plaques in the Martin Luther King Jr. World EAGLES BASEBALL TRIUMPHANT. Peace Rose Garden at the MLK National The Epstein Eagles Baseball Team (pic- Historic Site in a special ceremony on May tured) finished the season by winning both 12. The plaques will be displayed in the the MAAC Championship and Dunwoody garden for one year. Many other GHA stu- Senior league Championship titles with a TALENT SEARCH. Twelve Epstein 7th- dents were honored for their messages. record of 12-2. The playoff series was held graders (pictured) chose to be tested and at Dunwoody Park. The Eagles were com- qualified to participate in the 2011 Duke peting against teams such as Galloway, Talent Identification Program (TIP). All Woodward, and Sandy Springs Middle twelve scored high enough on the ACT test School. to receive State Level recognition and/or be eligible to participate in the TIP summer academy. Duke University’s Talent Search 4th-graders at the Georgia State Capitol is the largest program of its kind in the nation. The students who were recognized for the 2011 Duke Talent Identification Program are: Avi Botwinick, Dotan Brown, Emily Duner, Sydney Feinsmith, Eliana Greenwald, Elayna Harris, Seth Hochman, CELEBRATING YOM HA’ATZMAUT. Max Marcovitch, Alexa Rakusin, Sydney The Yom Ha’Atzmaut Celebration at GHA, Shatz, Julia Stern, and Karin Videlefsky. led by the 7th-graders (pictured) took place throughout the school on May 10. The 8th- EAGLES GIRLS WIN TRACK & FIELD SUPER SENIORS. The Weber School’s graders were on their annual trip to Israel TROPHY. The Epstein Eagles Girls Track 2011 valedictorian is Rosa Ilyayeva, and its and celebrated there, attending a tefilla and Field Team (pictured with James salutatorian is Leslie Gordon. Rosa’s activ- chagigit (the festive davening) at a syna- Battoglia, affectionately know as Coach ities and honors include National Honor OFF TO ISRAEL. GHA students participat- gogue in Baka, dancing in Kikar Safra, and “B”) took home the 2nd-place trophy in the Society, Peace By Piece, Peer Leader, ing in the annual 8th-grade trip to Israel more. 2011 MAAC League Championships. Student Ambassador, Moot Beit Din Team enjoyed a warm send-off from the entire Many students won medals, including (2009), Harvard Book Award, National school. The 8th-graders made a wish box SCIENCE GRANT. At Science Week for Becky Arbiv (gold, 300 hurdles; silver, 100 Spanish Exam Gold Medal (9th and 10th) (pictured) for the family of Gilad Shalit and Educators, The Epstein School’s meters; bronze, high jump), Hallie and Silver Medal (11th), and Math and asked every student, faculty member, and Elementary School Science Program Oppenhiemer (silver, 1,600 meters; bronze, Science Department Awards. Leslie’s hon- staff member to put a wish in the box, received a $1,500 grant. Science 3,200 meters), Julia Stern (silver, pole ors and awards include STAR Student, Peer which they would give to Gilad’s family Coordinator Andrea Gordy used the grant to vault; bronze, long jump), Zavi Feldstein Leader, Varsity Soccer and Volleyball, when they visited them in Israel. Every per- order a microscope camera with (bronze, pole vault), and relay team mem- Culinary Arts Club co-president, Math bers Becky Arbiv, Sydney Shatz, Julia May-June 2011 THE JEWISH GEORGIAN Page 17 Team, AP Scholar, Yearbook, English and Math Department Awards, and National Spanish Exam Gold Medal. Both students will attend Emory University in the fall.

Seth Meiselman, Matt Richmond, and Joshua Forman show off kimonos they dec- PASS THE MATZOH BALLS. Whose orated and later wore during an in-class mom makes the best matzoh balls? That’s Japanese tea ceremony. what Davis Academy Kindergarten students in Mrs. Weiser’s class wanted to find out. Rosa Ilyayeva Leslie Gordon So they all got their moms to make a batch ISRAEL BOUND. Davis 8th-grade student of their best matzoh balls, and the students Megan Miller (pictured) speaks to students conducted a taste test. Despite the many and parents on behalf of her class during an entries, each sample was eagerly devoured. all-school Kabbalat Shabbat the week In the end, it was decided that all the moms before 8th-graders departed on their two- were winners. Pictured: Jamie Cohen, Isaac week class trip to Israel. The 8th graders Kaufman, and Kort Husney finish a round and their chaperones received good wishes of tasting. and blessings for their journey, which is the culminating experience for Davis Academy students.

NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY. Fourteen Yeshiva Atlanta students were inducted into ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION. the National Honor Society (NHS), on May Learning about the physical world around 5. NHS members demonstrate superior aca- them, Davis Academy 4th-graders took a demic achievement, as well as leadership in day trip to Dahlonega, Georgia, in early community service. In order to qualify for May, where they spent the day exploring membership, students must maintain a GPA herpetology, stream ecology, and pioneer of 3.7 or higher. This year’s inductees are: life at the Wahsega 4-H Center, an environ- 10th-graders Ethan Arbiser, Jake Belinky, mental education facility. Pictured: Ben Brasch, Gabi Hoberman, Yifat Kadosh, Students feel the cool, leathery skin of a Elan Miller, Rebecca Sirota, Ethan snake. Solomon, and Diana Yashar; 11th-graders Paula Baroff and Rose Jacobs; and 12th- graders Lisa Roelofsen and Avi Steinberg. Pictured: NHS Co-President Liat Hotz and inductee Ethan Arbiser

SINGING IN REMEMBRANCE. The Davis Academy Decibelles sang two songs at the community-wide Yom HaShoah Service of Remembrance, at the Memorial to the Six Million, Greenwood Cemetery, on April 30. The Decibelles are The Davis SPRING SPORTS CHAMPS. Davis Academy’s Middle School Glee Chorus. Academy athletes enjoyed a successful Pictured: (back row, from left) Marlee competitive spring season. Hard work paid Gordon, Bonnie Simonoff, Jessica Bachner, off for the Baseball Team, which finished Tennessee Lieberman, Megan Miller, C-2 at the Championships just before Molleah Holder, and Carolyn Friedman; Passover. The Boys Tennis Team defeated (front row, from left) Lyndsi Fisher, Ashley Holy Spirit to win the MAAC Siegal, Maddie Fleischmann, and Gina Championships. At the Track & Field Karseboom championships, the Boys Track Team took 2nd place, and the Girls Track Team tied for TEA AND KIMONOS. Davis Academy 4th place. Pictured: Baseball Team mem- 1st-grade students broaden their worlds bers Danny Kaplan (throwing) and Brandon through the study of other cultures. Kwatnez Pictured: Harrison Frank, Gabrielle Murray, Page 18 THE JEWISH GEORGIAN May-June 2011 May-June 2011 THE JEWISH GEORGIAN Page 19 Page 20 THE JEWISH GEORGIAN May-June 2011 May-June 2011 THE JEWISH GEORGIAN — KASHER LIVING Page 21 JewishTHE Georgian

the original family business, Ungars, Press has published Rogov’s Guide to which is best known for frozen kosher fish Israeli Wines and Rogov’s Guide to World products, including its popular gefilte fish Kosher Wines as a handy two-volume set. Kosher Affairs loaf. Although quite comprehensive, they are Dr. Praeger’s newest product, Potato compact enough to take along when pur- By Roberta Scher produces an assortment of healthful, all- Crusted Tilapia Fillets, won the award for chasing wines. I also suggest using them as natural items, including parve soy-based Best New Meat, Seafood, or Poultry textbooks to better understand the wine DR. PRAEGER. Yes Virginia, there really products such as meatless burgers, chick- Product at Kosherfest 2010. I can’t wait that you drink. is a Dr. Praeger. Cardiac Surgeon Peter enless patties, veggie burgers, and veg- until they finally arrive in an Atlanta super- And speaking of wine, Atlanta’s Praeger is the Dr. Praeger of Dr. Praeger’s etable pancakes. Their potato crusted market. For more information, visit Trader Joe’s continually increases its products. Dr. Praeger, along with his med- “fishies” get two thumbs up from my www.drpraegers.com. kosher selection. I recommend one of its ical partner, Dr. Eric Somberg, founded Dr. grandchildren. new kosher wines, Sara Bee Moscato. It is Praeger’s Sensible Foods. The company, Dr. Praeger believes that a balanced only $7.99 and a great value for anyone run by the Praeger and Somberg families, lifestyle that includes exercise and eating who enjoys a semi-sweet white wine. This is located in Elmwood, New Jersey, and sensibly are key elements to staying selection has been well reviewed by wine healthy. His involvement with the food experts. Several additional kosher reds at industry actually began in the hospital. an unbelievable price of $5.50 per bottle After performing surgery on a hospitalized have also been recently introduced. patient, he was introduced to the patient’s family and, after some coaxing, started A SAFER EGG. Can you believe that more working with them in the food business. In than 87 billion eggs are produced in the 1994, Dr. Praeger and Dr. Somberg helped U.S. every year, and the average person keep this family company alive by buying Dr. Praegerʼs Potato Crusted Fish eats about 254 eggs yearly? Davidson’s it. Their goal was to expand and to create Fillets (Gluten Free) Safest Choice pasteurized shell eggs, great foods that are low in cholesterol and kosher certified by the OU, have earned the saturated fats and free of preservatives and KNOW YOUR WINES. Rogov’s Guides American Culinary Federation Seal of Dr. Praegerʼs Lightly Breaded artificial ingredients. And, yes, in addition 2011, Daniel Rogov’s definitive guides to Tilapia Fillets to Dr. Praeger’s, the company still owns kosher wines, are now available. Toby See KOSHER AFFAIRS, page 30 Three Epstein students Kosher Korner gain national recognition Going to bat for Atlanta’s kosher restaurants

By Rabbi Reuven Stein ties and Perimeter Center, at 1155 Hammond Drive, in Sandy Springs. OU For You is open Imagine your team is behind with the Sunday through Thursday, 9:00 a.m.-7:30 tying run on base, and you are at bat. p.m., and Friday, 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. Call Everyone wants to see you drive the runner 770-396-5533. home. Moshe’s Mediterranean Cuisine features It was not that long ago that Atlanta had Middle Eastern dishes and fresh baked pita no kosher restaurant outside of Toco Hill. bread. Located in the Mt. Vernon Shopping People would call the Atlanta Kashruth Center, 2486-A Mt. Vernon Road, Dunwoody, Commission office, complaining that there it is open Sunday through Thursday, 11:00 were no kosher places for them or nowhere to a.m.-10:00 p.m. (kitchen closes at 9:30 p.m.), take their mothers or grandmothers, aside and Friday, 11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. Call 770- from the ones in the Toco area. In the last year 393-2201. and a half, three new kosher restaurants have By the time you read this, FuegoMundo opened outside the Perimeter. It’s time for the should have received its certification from the Atlanta community to come up to bat and Atlanta Kashruth Commission. Please check help these restaurants run to home plate. for the AKC kosher certificate before eating Zahava Feldstein, Yarden Willis, and Maia Barton The three newest restaurants are OU For there. FuegoMundo, which features South You, Moshe’s Mediterranean Cuisine, and American food prepared on a wood-fire grill, Maia Barton, Zahava Feldstein, and petition. FuegoMundo. All offer in-restaurant dining is located at The Prado, 5590 Roswell Road, Yarden Willis, students at The Epstein The students each received a certifi- as well as catering. Sandy Springs. Call 404-256-4330 for hours School, have been recognized by the cate and $100, and their names, along with OU For You, a dairy, cholov yisroel veg- and additional information. National Museum of Education for their those of the other national winners, will be etarian restaurant, is conveniently located inventions entered into the museum’s near Dunwoody’s hospital and medical facili- See KOSHER KORNER, page 30 “Students Ideas for a Better America” com- See STUDENTS, page 27 Page 22 THE JEWISH GEORGIAN May-June 2011 A man of many virtues and ventures

he retired as a millionaire at the young age 7:00 p.m., Mondays through Fridays. Each from the National Foundation of Credit of 31. volunteer works a 3-hour shift and often Counseling and the Federal Trade Clark found his way into the public eye handles several dozen calls in that time Commission. BY while enjoying life on the beaches of period. There is usually a waiting list for Leon Florida. He was asked to be on a radio show people wanting to be CAC volunteers. Socol about travel, and the response was so posi- I have volunteered for the CAC since tive, he was given his own radio show, dis- 1995, and it has been a most enjoyable and pensing expert advice on travel matters and fulfilling experience. I look forward to Clark Howard, Atlanta’s and the coun- more. His slogan, “save more, spend less, working my Monday morning shift every try’s consumer champion, is probably one and avoid getting ripped off” became the week. of the most recognized and respected con- basis of his consumer advice and help pro- Clark truly appreciates his CAC volun- sumer advocates in all media: radio, televi- grams. teers and credits them with the success of sion, newspapers, book publishing, and the Clark provided clear, sincere, and his consumer work. One of the ways he Internet. He owes a great deal of his success understandable responses to the many ques- shows his appreciation is by dedicating to his uncanny ability to get volunteers to tions from people with consumer problems. Habitat For Humanity houses in their honor. carry out his many activities centering on His keen mind made him an encyclopedia To date, Clark has financed or partnered in Clark Howard (far left second row) consumer issues and the welfare of people of knowledge, with solutions that helped the building of 43 houses for families, many and Leon Socol (third from left sec- from all walks of life. many who called into his radio show. of whom have never owned homes of their ond row) with new homeowners and Clark grew up in a family that had As his fame spread, Clark knew that it own. The homes are built by volunteers Habitat House honorees roots in New York City and Atlanta. His was impossible to answer all the inquires and, in most cases, future homeowners dedication to helping the homeless and that he received, so, in 1993, he opened the themselves. needy sprang from his family’s Depression- Consumer Action Center (CAC) as an era experience of having their possessions extension of his radio program to provide thrown out on the street in front of their off-air advice on consumer issues. The New York apartment for non-payment of CAC today is staffed by over 140 volun- rent. It was something Clark’s father never teers. They have been trained to provide forgot. good and accurate information on questions Clark was gifted with an entrepreneur- ranging from auto repair rip-offs to mort- ial spirit that led him to succeed in many of gage foreclosures. Volunteers have refer- his endeavors. After earning a master’s ence material and computer data at their degree in business management, Clark went fingertips to provide the latest and most into the travel agency business; he had active information on consumer topics. numerous offices throughout Atlanta before The CAC operates from 10:00 a.m.-

Volunteer carpenters put finishing touches on a new Habitat House. Clark Howard welcomes Frieda Last March, Clark dedicated his latest Socol to the Habitat House dedica- house to 10 individuals who have been tion. CAC volunteers for 15 or more years. I’m proud to say I was one of those volunteers. Attendees asked many questions. In the The dedication was preceded by a delicious middle of the seminar, Clark bounded into barbecue luncheon and special T-shirts for the room, wearing his usual T-shirt and the honorees. shorts, and asked, “Are there any questions To keep CAC volunteers on the cutting for me?” One attendee asked, “Clark, when edge of consumer topics, Clark periodically are we going to get some new computers?” has seminars featuring business and con- Without hesitation, he replied, “I’ll have sumer experts. The most recent one was four new ones for you on my next birth- held in late March, with guest speakers day!” A typical Clark reply.

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There shall be one law for the citizen and for the stranger who dwells among you. Exodus 12:49

When more than one person opts to live with others, we have the beginning of a grouping that BY Marvin can be described as a family, a clan, a communi- Jack Holland, Jon Golden, Karen ty, or a country. Such a body of people living Botnick Bragman, Scott Fisher, and Abe Jack Holland, Jeanney Kutner, and together as a unit will develop a regimen of rules Allan Tennenbaum that will serve as the communal code by which it official volley aimed at disenfranchising German Schear is governed, and a reviewing body will evolve to citizens, and it set the tenor for the atrocities that On opening night, the Atlanta law firm of judge actions as to their conformity with this followed. Arnall Golden Gregory hosted a reception at code. In this process, there is one other element It was as if Hitler were bringing into reality which Dr. Norbert Westenberger, Vice President that is necessary, a method to enforce the resulting the line in Shakespeare’s Henry The Sixth, Part 2, of the German Federal Bar, presented an opening judgment. in which Dick the Butcher said, “The first thing introduction. In his remarks, Dr. Westenberger In our society, the code is referred to as the we do, let’s kill all he lawyers.” Without an inde- said: “We have learned through painful experi- law, the courts constitute the reviewing body, the pendent, true legal system, it is as if the system ence, and this exhibition is a very impressive agents that represent the parties to the dispute are has suffered a stroke, and the moral conscience of reminder, that society not governed by the rule of the lawyers, and a policing body is in place to sup- the society has been disenabled. law [is] more likely to engage in tragic violence. port the decision resulting from the process. In 1995, Joel Levi, an Israeli attorney, asked So we must do what we can to protect and Subvert this, and the rights of individuals are the Berlin Bar Association for a list of the names advance human rights and freedom through the Dr. Norbert Westenberger, Vice washed away only to be supplanted by an author- of Jewish lawyers in Berlin who were expelled rule of law, so [that it] never happens again what President of the German Federal Bar itarian rule, the purpose of which is to enforce from the profession during the Nazi era. It was was the case in Germany between 1933 and 1945. unilaterally its power over the populace. found that no such list existed, and thus began this “And let me end with a last remark: I do three that appeared in the foreground are seen clad On January 30, 1933, President Hindenburg project, which was taken over by the German believe that any attack on the independence of the in their velvet-paneled robes of office. They are of Germany appointed Hitler as Chancellor of Federal Bar and expanded to include all of legal profession in any country is an attack on the wearing braided judicial caps, and each holds up Germany, which, in essence, turned over to Hitler Germany. The result was the “Lawyers without legal profession is all countries. And any harm to his right hand. Each displays on his robe the chill- and his Nazi party control of the country. In a Rights” exhibit, which portrays the collective fate the people of one country because of the failure of ing eagle symbol. The judges (the caption says) democracy, the bastion of defense of the people of Jewish lawyers in Nazi Germany by focusing the rule of law is harm to all of humankind. We all are ‘swearing an Oath to the Fuehrer.’ against an autocratic, sadistic government is the on the stories of fifteen individual lawyers. The must therefore stand united to combat these “That picture is burned into my memory. legal system, which is in place to protect the rights exhibit, which was first shown in the year 2000, attacks so that never again will exist any lawyer “When the judicial system of any govern- of the citizenry. In Nazi Germany, the rule of law has been shown in over seventy cities in without rights.” ment is sworn to uphold the will (or caprice) of a was abrogated, and we know the results. Germany, and it has toured all over the world. The At the end, Jeanney Kutner, who had served single leader, it has become desperately corrupt, In April of 1933, less than three months after American Bar Association and its Section of as law assistant to Charles L. Weltner, a former and there is not health in it. No longer is there any assuming the office of Chancellor, Hitler’s Reich International Law has joined with the German Chief Justice of the Georgia Supreme Court, read right that is to be protected, or any immunity to be Minister of the Interior issued The Law for the Federal Bar to bring the exhibit to the United from an address that Weltner had delivered at the preserved. The Law is not, then, the handmaiden Restoration of the Professional Civil Service. States. Yom Hashoah Observance on April 12, 1991, at of justice, not the bulwark of liberty, not the shield Upon its implementation in 1934, all non-Aryans On April 13 of this year, the State Bar of the Georgia State Capitol. The following is an of freedom. It is not the protector of constitutions, were denied the right to practice their profession, Georgia brought the exhibit to Atlanta for viewing excerpt from that speech in which he remarked or the defender of public interests, or the preserv- which resulted in the disbarment of all Jewish at the Bar Center from April 13 through April 22. about a photograph he had seen at Yad Vashem er of public precepts—not even of bad precepts. lawyers and judges. Georgia attorney Glenn Hendrix, immediate past Museum. The Law has become nothing more than the will At that time, almost half of the lawyers in chair of the International Law Section, and ABA “The subject of this photograph was a group of the Fuehrer. A heritage forged through cen- Germany were Jewish. In Berlin itself, 2,000 of State Delegate Atlantan Allan Tanenbaum were of German judges, perhaps as many as eight. The turies of labor by scholars, artists and theologians the 3,400 lawyers were Jewish. This was the first instrumental in bringing the event to Atlanta. has been surrendered to madness.” Larry Taylor was meant to be a Marine

leaning toward the Army. U.S. Marine Corps is his five on fulltime active duty and 33 in the But one night at the old love for the Atlanta Braves Marine Corps Reserve. Jewish Community Center, baseball team. He is like the He was born in New York City, grew where we had the boxing les- second coming of Pearl up in Atlanta, and graduated from Grady BY Gene sons, I was sparring with Sandow, who never missed High School and Georgia Tech. He is 70 Asher Taylor. I was teaching him an Atlanta Crackers home years old. He has one son, Keith, age 48. how to throw a right cross. baseball game at old Ponce Some time after receiving his commission “You got it, Taylor,” I de Leon Park. in 1962, when he graduated, Major General said. He is an inveterate base- Taylor commanded attack helicopter Let’s get it straight from the start. “I think I’ve got it,” he ball fan with Braves season squadrons, the 4th Marine Air Wing, and Larry Stuart Taylor is not a Jewish replied. And man did he ever tickets, and whenever he is the second Marine Expeditionary Brigade. Marine. He is a United States Marine of the have it. He unloaded the in a city with a baseball Once retired from Marine Corps active Jewish faith—not only a United States right cross to my jaw. I did team, he will be at the ball- duty, he became a commercial airline pilot Marine of the Jewish faith but a retired not go down, but I was stag- park. with Southern Airways, Republic Airlines, Major General of the Jewish faith. gered, and my knees were Larry Taylor His favorite players and and Northwest Airlines, for a total of 31 I deserve some of the credit for his buckling. close friends were “The years. being a Marine in the first place. I was I stopped the lesson. “You are not Splendid Splinter” Ted Williams, Joe He has lived in Atlanta on South Prado teaching a boxing class with two future going into the Army,” I said. “Anyone who DiMaggio, and Mickey Mantle. for the past 25 years and maintains a condo stars, Taylor and Clark Howard. Yes, that can punch like that is going into the Marine Major General Taylor has never in Key Biscayne, Florida. Clark Howard, of radio and TV fame. Corps.” And he did with every ounce of missed a Braves home game, unless he was He loves baseball and flying, but his But this piece is about Taylor. He was drive and determination he had—all the out defending his country in such places at heart belongs to the Marine Corps. a sophomore at Georgia Tech and ready to way to a second star. Santo Domingo, Laos, Iraq, and Vietnam. Semper Fi! take his advanced ROTC selection. He was Almost as strong as his love for the He served his country for 38 years, Page 24 THE JEWISH GEORGIAN May-June 2011 May-June 2011 THE JEWISH GEORGIAN Page 25 CHANGES AT YESHIVA. Yeshiva Atlanta Head of School Rabbi Elisha Paul has accepted a position in another day school in BUSINESS BITS South Florida. Rabbi Paul served as Yeshiva’s head of school for five years, a period of growth and advancement for the By Marsha Liebowitz Region (AICC), is June 6. Alpha Omega, school. Principal Dr. Paul Oberman will ooVoo, and Verint Systems will compete for serve as interim head of school until a per- WINNERS. Chef Doni and Ann Tamli, the Israeli Company of the Year award. manent appointment is made. Prior to com- owners of Cafe Sababa, the year-old Three transactions, cVidya ing to Yeshiva Atlanta, Dr. Oberman Mediterranean and Middle Eastern grill in Networks/Commnet Wireless, worked as both an educator and administra- Elitar Medical meets with a leading the North Shallowford Plaza shopping cen- Opgal/Vumii, and ion247/FST21, will com- tor at other Atlanta private schools, includ- U.S. company to explore a partner- ter, received a Best of Dunwoody Award pete for Deal of the Year. AICC will recog- ing The Paideia School, Pace Academy, and ship on their unique multi-parameter with honorable mention at the 2011 nize the late Jerry Zucker (The InterTech Temima High School for Girls. patient monitoring device. Dunwoody Expo Awards Luncheon, April Group) with the Chamber Founders Award 21, at the Crowne Plaza Hotel. Prior to Cafe and the Technology Association of Georgia BUSINESS EXCHANGE. Sponsored by Sababa, the Tamlis owned Cafe Ofi, a with the Community Partner Award. For the AICC, the U.S.-Israel Health IT kosher international cafe at the Marcus event details, visit www.eaglestargala.com. Business Exchange, held April 12, at Jewish Community Center of Atlanta Georgia Tech’s Enterprise Innovation (MJCCA), for nine years. Cafe Sababa is LEVITAN AT AICC. Cheri Levitan, the Institute, featured a morning Hospital CIO located at 4639-D N. Shallowford Road. new vice president of Trade & Roundtable with Dee Cantrell, Emory For more information, call 678-705-8268 or Development at the AICC, will lead the Healthcare; Cigdem Delano, Morehouse visit www.cafesababa.net. organization’s new School of Medicine; and Deborah Cancilla, outreach initiatives Grady Health System, and afternoon one- Hospital CIO panelists (from left) Dee to corporations and on-one meetings between U.S. and Israeli Cantrell of Emory Healthcare, philanthropy, as companies to explore potential business Deborah Cancilla of Grady Health well as educational collaborations. The Israeli participants were System, and Cigdem Delano of and matchmaker Cepco, Wellness Layers, Elitar Medical, Morehouse School of Medicine programs that CliniWorks, Inc., Irody, MedPCU Ltd., stimulate trade and Notal Vision, Medintec, and Clinigence. investment between Southeast and Israeli compa- nies. Levitan held Cheri Levitan sales, systems engineering, and Doni and Ann Tamli training positions at IBM and co-founded EduCore, a consulting, course develop- NEW AT EPSTEIN. Beginning with the ment, and training firm. She was executive next school year, director of Tribe 360, a Jewish Federation Dr. Bernice Kirzner of Greater Atlanta agency, and was recently will be the new director of Jewish Life & Learning at the associate head of Marcus Jewish Community Center of school, and Dr. Tal Atlanta. David will be the new elementary KILPATRICK TOWNSEND OPENS TAI- principal at The WAN OFFICE. Kilpatrick Townsend & Epstein School. Dr. Stockton LLP has opened an office in Kirzner is currently Taipei, Taiwan, to serve strategic client head of school of needs and increase access to the significant Austin [TX] growing legal and commercial activity in Dr. Bernice Kirzner Jewish Academy. the region. Glenn Rhodes is managing part- Her career focus is ner of the Taipei office; associates Dr. I- on academic stan- Wen Chu and Cindy Chou and of counsel dards, learning Dr. Y.S. Hsieh have also joined the firm. styles, and commu- Internationally, Kilpatrick Townsend now nity outreach. Dr. boasts two offices in Asia, including Tokyo; David, an one office in Dubai; and one office in American and Stockholm, Sweden. Israeli citizen, is currently a senior UPS EXPANDS ISRAEL SERVICE. educational Atlanta-based UPS is expanding its UPS research associate Express Freight service in Israel. The coun- at Emory try was chosen for this additional level of University. She is a service because UPS considers Israel a vital Dr. Tal David national education contributor to the global high tech sector, expert, published and high tech companies in Israel require author, educational researcher, school fast, reliable, and easy access to North administrator, and teacher with 15 years American and European markets in order to experience in private and public schools. collaborate with their partners and serve their customers. UPS Express Freight is the EAGLE STAR FINALISTS. The 10th company’s fastest heavy air freight service annual Eagle Star Awards Gala, the com- that offers one-to-three business-day door- munity flagship event of the American to-door service. Israel Chamber of Commerce, Southeast Page 26 THE JEWISH GEORGIAN May-June 2011 own and for which there is no cure. JDRF is they will also receive diplomas at the end of the committed to working tirelessly to develop new year. For details, visit www.chabadofcobb.com and better treatments to improve the lives of and click on the Hebrew School link, or call people who have type 1 diabetes and keep them 770-565-4412, x300. MISH MASH as healthy as possible.

By Erin O’ Shinskey students. When Danielle and Gene attended Weber, it was called the New Atlanta Jewish CHATTAHOOCHEE CHAMPION. Elliott Community High School, and the classrooms Levitas was honored at a ceremony at the were in trailers. Their parents were among the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area pioneers who took a leap of faith to help launch that featured the unveiling of the CRNRA’s first the school. permanent Wayside Plaque paying tribute to an individual. The plaque acknowledges the criti- cal role Mr. Levitas, a long-time partner of Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton and former member of the U.S. Congress, played in Mt. Scopus Group of Hadassahʼs book Congress in preserving the CRNRA and Hope for a Cure Gala 2011 Chairs Nancy and author luncheon, at Summers describes him as the “Champion of the Rollins (left) and Michea Duffy (photo: Landing Mount Vernon, featured Rabbi Chattahoochee.” The CRNRA is a 48-mile Jim Fitts) Mordechai Pollockʼs presentation on stretch of the Chattahoochee River and 15 land his edition of Dr. Gary Chapmanʼs The units along its corridor, beginning at Lake Five Love Languages. Pictured (from Lanier and continuing to Peachtree Creek near left) Rabbi Pollock, MS, of the Jewish Downtown Atlanta. Marriage Initiative; Edie Barr, president, Mt. Scopus; and Jody Franco, vice Danielle Borrin and Gene Germanovich president of Fundraising, Mt. Scopus SAVING MONEY. Coupon Fairies, a new local organization founded by Caroline Shem- Tov and Becky Sher to teach people how to reduce their expenses, provided a free seminar to residents of Toco Hill at Young Israel, on March 8. Most of the evening centered on effective couponing strategies and where to Long-time volunteers and supporters find coupons that can be used at local grocery Barbara and Duke Roos (photo: Jim stores and pharmacies. Each participant Fitts) Elliott Levitas received a packet with coupons that could be used on the next shopping trip. For more infor- SCHOLORSHIP WINNER. Stosh Michael A HERO VISITS. Daniel Sahalo, a soldier with mation on how to effectively use coupons or to Cohen, son of Larry and Lauren Cohen of the Israeli Defense Forces, recently visited with inquire about the Coupon Fairies teaching a Marietta, Georgia, won the Williams Benator 2nd- and 5th-grade classes at The Epstein class, visit www.couponfairies.com. Libby, LLP, scholar- School. Daniel was in Atlanta for IDentiFy ship from the Coles 2011, May 3, at the Georgia Aquarium, an FASHION FIX. The Mt. Scopus Group of College of Business event sponsored by Friends of the Israel Greater Atlanta Hadassah had a Accountancy Defense Forces. Daniel’s family made a treach- Spring/Summer Wardrobe Update event at the Department at erous journey from Ethiopia to Israel when he Coldwater Creek in Phipps Plaza on Sunday, Kennesaw State was 5, in the 1984 Operation Moses; three of April 3. A continental breakfast preceded the University for the his 11 siblings died along the way. A graduate program. Hadassah members received fashion 2011-2012 school Decades in Review, a costumed dinner- of the Hebrew University in Jerusalem, he is advice from the sales associates. year. The award is dance and silent auction, was held at currently a social projects manager at the Joint based on “excellent Congregation Etz Chaim, on March 5. (JDC), working with the elderly. academic perform- Pictured: Arlene and Larry Brown Stosh Cohen ance . . . extra-curric- ular achievements (and) strong potential for contributions to the accounting profession.” Stosh is a member of Who’s Who Among Students In American Universities and Colleges, Golden Key Honor Society, and Beta Gamma Sigma International Honor Society. He is a junior, will graduate August of 2012, and plans to continue at Kennesaw State University in the Master in Accounting program. Dian Thompson (left), Coldwater Creek; Susan Berkowitz, vice president of CHABAD HEBREW SCHOOL. For 2011-12, Daniel Sahalo and Epstein students Programming, Mt. Scopus Group; and Chabad of Cobb Hebrew School is making sev- Edie Barr, president, Mt. Scopus Group eral changes, including a new computer room FROM WEBER TO WASHINGTON. On with interactive Judaic programs; weekly March 27, The Weber School held a special HOPE FOR A CURE. The 16th annual Hope Jewish trivia messages texted or e-mailed to event featuring Danielle Borrin and Gene for a Cure Gala to benefit the Juvenile Diabetes students or their parents; a weekly bagel and Germanovich, esteemed alumni from the Research Foundation (JDRF) took place May cream cheese breakfast; and a new 9:15-11:50 school’s founding year who have high profile, 7, at the InterContinental Buckhead Hotel. a.m. schedule. Changes for 7th-graders include LʼDOR VʼDOR. Etz Chaim Preschool Washington, D.C.-based careers and who cred- Nearly 24 million Americans live with diabetes an end-of-year trip to Jewish New York, class- students invited their grandparents and it Weber with much of their success. Hosted by and its complications. As many as three million es beginning at 10:30 a.m., and bagels and other special guests to enjoy Purim Charlotte and Joel Marks, the event was attend- have type 1 (juvenile) diabetes, a remorseless cream cheese/study sessions with the rabbi; songs and treats. ed by more than 80 friends, donors, faculty, and disease brought on through no fault of their May-June 2011 THE JEWISH GEORGIAN Page 27 Interest-free loans available to Jewish community When the phone rings at Jewish needs for individuals who may not qualify retired director of technology at Colgate Atlanta Jewish community. The fundraising Interest Free Loan of Atlanta (JIFLA), one for traditional loans through normal finan- Palmolive and a former executive director program started in November 2009; by never knows who will be on the line cial sources or for at Congregation early 2010, over $70,000 in initial loan cap- explaining some sort of financial predica- whom such tradi- Beth Jacob, to ital was raised. JIFLA’s Sandy Springs ment. Sometimes, someone needs help pay- tional loans could implement her Loan Office opened March 1, 2010, at ing for emergency surgery not covered by create a financial vision and the last Congregation B’nai Torah. The committee insurance due to a pre-existing condition. hardship. Interest- remaining mis- received Fair Credit Reporting Act certifi- Sometimes, a person is between jobs and free loans promote sion for Yad cation and obtained a business license from needs help paying the mortgage, an electric self-sufficiency L’Yad: a commu- the city of Sandy Springs. bill, or other living expenses until the first with dignity and nity wide, profes- In October 2010, the Board of the Yad paycheck arrives. are rooted in the sionally run inter- L’Yad Charity Fund voted to spin off the JIFLA made an interest-free loan to a biblical teaching of est-free loan fund. loan fund into an independent 501(c)3 non- family who lost their business, fell into tzedek (social jus- Rules, regula- profit corporation. The new Board of the severe debt, was unable to borrow from a tice), which tions, and proce- loan fund selected the name Jewish Interest bank, and fell five months behind on mort- encourages the dures were craft- Free Loan of Atlanta—or JIFLA. gage payments. JIFLA enabled them to community to per- ed with help from All involved in this endeavor have a manage the arrears while the bank modified form deeds of the International passion for unity and shalom in the Jewish their mortgage, reducing monthly payments kindness. Association of community. The outreach to all Jews and by 50%. The organization’s most recent JIFLA is pro- Hebrew Free the non-judgmental nature of the fund pro- loan helped a hard-working, but struggling, fessionally man- Loans. The Loan vide a wonderful opportunity to bridge family pay for a parent’s unexpected funer- aged by volunteers Committee, for- diverse elements of the Jewish community. al expenses. JIFLA, sometimes in partner- and is a member of the International mally organized in September 2009, includ- To learn more about how to apply for a ship with other agencies, such as JF&CS, Association of Hebrew Free Loans, a pro- ed bankers, financial experts, and other loan or to donate, contact Dr. Mort Barr at saves families from falling into the finan- fessional support organization for over 50 dedicated volunteers from across the 404 452 7800, or go to www.jifla.org. cial abyss; they are teetering on the edge of Jewish interest-free loan funds throughout a cliff, and JIFLA pulls them back to safety. the world. All loans are secured with guar- These are stories about average, every- antors. day people. Since its inception in March JIFLA was originally established as a 2010, JIFLA has lent nearly $30,000 to committee of the Yad L’Yad Charity Fund, individuals and families in need. To date, a grassroots initiative with a three-part mis- the repayment rate is 100%, with money sion: to provide kosher food assistance; to available to loan out again. By managing a have emergency funds for those who can’t pool of recycled dollars, JIFLA is able to pay bills, such as gas and electricity; and to act as a safety net and a resource for the found an interest-free loan fund for the people in the community who have fallen Atlanta Jewish community. The first two upon difficult financial times. goals were met quickly, but the loan fund Jewish Interest Free Loan of Atlanta took several years longer to launch, after Inc., is a 501(c)3 non-profit charity estab- several earlier community efforts failed to lished to provide interest-free loans to take off. members of the Jewish community in In March 2009, Mrs. Malka Georgia. These loans fill critical financial Rosenbaum, z’l, asked Dr. Mort Barr, a

lot, and my hope is that children will Students never again have to pull their shirt down and say Mom/Dad this hurts!” From page 21 Yarden Willis, now in 6th grade, cre- listed on the museum’s website. The ated the Turn Signal Motorcycle Jacket. inventions were originally designed and This eco-friendly, solar-powered device created for The Epstein School Invention transmits turn signals and brake signals to Fair, in which each student participated as a series of LED lights on the back of a a 4th-grader. jacket, enabling cars to better see the Jazzy Jerseys, the brainchild of Maia intentions of a person on a motorcycle. Barton, now in 7th grade, resulted from Yarden was inspired to invent the jacket her own personal battle with leukemia. after his brother was almost hit by a car During Maia’s first month of treatment, whose driver did not see him. Knowing he she had to undergo numerous bone mar- created something that could prevent acci- row aspirations and spinal taps, blood dents and loss of life gave Yarden peace of transfusions, and shots. With each port mind. access, Maia would have to remove her Zahava Feldstein, now in 7th grade, shirt completely or hold it to the side, so developed the Wet Head Pillow Wrap to that she could receive her treatment. Thus, resolve a bothersome issue. After a long Maia’s Jazzy Jerseys, T-shirts with remov- day of school, activities, and studies, able pockets, were born. Maia feels Zahava would take a shower and climb strongly that patients should be able to into bed. She did not wish to blow dry her feel comfortable and confident, not thick, curly hair, but it made her pillow embarrassed, when receiving treatment. wet. Zahava took a layer of comfortable Maia stated, “With all the difficult hurdles foam with a waterproof lining and cov- patients have to endure, the last thing they ered it with absorbent terrycloth with a need to be worried about is their clothing Velcro closure, thus solving her problem on treatment days. Little things mean a with comfort and style. Page 28 THE JEWISH GEORGIAN May-June 2011 Resistance and Resilience was the focus of this year’s Am Yisrael Chai! program Some say the Jews went like sheep photographs were developed under the to the slaughter. This is not true. most primitive conditions, using blankets, When they had the slightest water from puddles, and sunlight. Some of The Daffodil Project opportunity to escape, these photographs, as well as Faye to join the partisans, to fight Schulman’s more recent paintings, are cur- Among the six million Jews mur- the murderers, they did. rently on exhibit at Congregation Beth dered in the Holocaust were 1.5 million Tefillah. The exhibition opened during Am innocent children. No one knows what I was a Jewish partisan. I lived Yisrael Chai!, on Yom HaShoah. kind of lives these children would have two and a half years in the woods Am Yisrael Chai! is an annual commu- gone on to lead. In their memory, Am in Nazi occupied territory. nity-wide program that focuses on Yisrael Chai! intends to plant 1.5 mil- Holocaust awareness and education, with lion daffodils. The daffodils will also I was a photographer, an emphasis on survival and success. This honor those who survived the Holocaust I took pictures. year’s event, which took place on May 1, at Lighting of the Memorial Candles in and went on to build new lives and fam- I have proof. Congregation Beth Tefillah, focused on memory of the six million victims of ilies after this dark and difficult period. Resistance and Resilience in the Holocaust. the Shoah Daffodils represent a poignant hope —Faye Lazebnik Schulman A portion of the event’s proceeds were for the future, returning after the harsh donated to victims of the atrocities in winter with a burst of yellow, which is Faye Schulman was a young woman Darfur, through the Kids for Kids organiza- the color of remembrance. The shape when the Nazis destroyed her hometown of tion. and color of the daffodil also represent Lenin, Poland, killing her family and all but the Jewish stars worn by Jews during 26 of the town’s residents. She was spared the Holocaust. because she was a photographer, and the In 2010, Am Yisrael Chai planted Nazis perversely wanted her to take photo- 1,800 bulbs on the grounds of graphs of their grisly deeds, including pho- Congregation Beth Tefillah; the 2011 tographing her family and townsfolk dead goal is to plant at least 10,000 bulbs and in a communal grave. to continue planting in subsequent years Faye later escaped and joined a until 1.5 million or more bulbs are Russian partisan group in the surrounding planted. forests. For two and a half years, she served To donate to the Am Yisrael Chai! as a nurse, a partisan fighter, and a photog- Holocaust survivor Shmuel Daffodil Project, visit www.amyisrael- rapher. In between fighting the Nazis, blow- Lubetsky (right), who came from chaiatlanta.org. ing up railway lines, and other acts of guer- Dr. Leslie Rubin, co-chair of the Am Israel to speak rilla resistance, she took photographs of her Yisrael Chai Committee and emcee comrades, of the forest, and of herself. The for the evening It has taken more than 60 years for the world to recognize that Jews took up arms Leah Johnson is the aunt of Evie and fought against the Nazis. Most notably, Weinreich, one of several Atlantans directly the resistance fighters in the famous related to people who fought in the Bielski Warsaw Ghetto uprising held the Nazis at Brigade. Others are Steve Gilmer, Marsha bay for longer than a month. Jewish self- Strazynski, Carol Draisen, and Pazit Lewitt. defense, defiance, armed resistance, and When Germany invaded Poland in retaliation became a reality. 1939, Leah Johnson was 16 years old. She Jewish resistance fighters permeated escaped from a ghetto outside her home- the partisan groups in the forests, in the town of Lida, Poland, in 1943, to join the French underground resistance movement, Bielski Brigade in the woods outside the in uprisings in concentration camps, and in city. She spent the rest of her teenage years the famous Bielski Brigade—the only parti- fighting Nazi forces as part of a Jewish san group made up entirely of Jewish fight- resistance group. ers in the forests of Poland. The Bielski Not every act of resistance necessarily Brigade was responsible for saving more involved taking up arms. According to the than 1,200 Jewish lives, the largest rescue United States Holocaust Memorial of Jews by other Jews during World War II; Museum, “Resistance...usually refers to a an estimated 20,000 people are alive today physical act of armed revolt. During the as a result. Holocaust, it also meant partisan activism This year, the keynote speaker for Am that ranged from smuggling messages, Yisrael Chai! was Leah Johnson, partisan food, and weapons to actual military and survivor of the Bielski Brigade. engagement. But resistance also embraced willful disobedience: continuing to practice religious and cultural traditions in defiance of the rules; creating fine art, music, and poetry inside ghettos and concentration camps. For many, simply maintaining the will to remain alive in the face of abject brutality was the surest act of spiritual resistance.” Am Yisrael Chai! is sponsored by Congregation Beth Tefillah and Chabad of Georgia. For more information, visit www.amyisraelchaiatlanta.org, or e-mail [email protected]. Leah Johnson, Holocaust survivor and member of the Bielski Partisan Group May-June 2011 THE JEWISH GEORGIAN Page 29 Israel: 63 And Counting In 1948, the dream became a reality. Now, 63 years later, Atlantans gath- In 1969, Jorge Luis Borges, a philo-Semitic Argentine writer, spent ten ered to proudly celebrate the anniversary of the founding of the State of days in Israel at the invitation of Prime Minister David Ben-Gurion. As Israel – a staunch ally of the United States and a fellow supporter of the a result of the excitement he experienced during this trip of having democratic principles that exist in both countries. been in the oldest and the youngest nation, he penned the following poem, which captured the moment from the perspective of history and the present.

Consul General Opher Aviran and Maj. Jonathan Minnen; Dr. Robbie Friedmann, direc- Eliot M. Arnovitz, interim chief execu- Eighth Congressional District Gen. Larry Taylor, USMCR (Ret.) tor of Georgia International Law Enforcement tive officer of the Jewish Federation of Rep. Austin Scott, R-GA, pres- Exchange (GILEE); and Judy Minnen Greater Atlanta, and Howard Hyman, ident of the GOP freshmen interim chief executive officer of the class in U.S. House of Marcus Jewish Community Center of Representatives, addresses Atlanta the gathering at the celebra- By Jorge Luis Borges tion activities held at the ISRAEL 1969 (Translated by Norman Thomas di Giovanni ) Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta.

I feared that in Israel there might be lurking, your loneliness with God? you must not look back in yearning. sweetly and insidiously, Not so. The most ancient of nations You will forget your father’s tongue the nostalgia gathered like some sad treasure is also the youngest. and learn the tongue of Paradise. during the centuries of dispersion You have not tempted men with gardens or gold, You shall be an Israeli, a soldier, in cities of the unbeliever, in ghettoes, and the emptiness of gold You shall build a country on wasteland, in the sunset of the steppes, in dreams, but with the hard work, beleaguered land. making it rise out of deserts. the nostalgia of those who longed for you, Without words Israel has told them: Your brother, whose face you’ve never seen, Jerusalem, beside the waters of Babylon. Forget who you are will work by your side. What else were you, Israel, but that wistfulness, Forget who you have been One thing only we promise you: that will to save Forget the man you were in those countries your place in the battle. amid the shifting shapes of time which gave you their mornings your old magical book, your ceremonies, and evenings and to which

Blais demonstrated a Mexican Pazole twist on matzoh ball soup and beef JFGA News cheeks with Asian pear puree and leek BLAIS-ING THROUGH PASSOVER. elite group of women who donate at least cannelloni, which Celebrity Chef Richard Blais created and $1,800 to the Jewish Federation of Greater attendees had a demonstrated kosher-for-Passover recipes, Atlanta’s annual Community Campaign. chance to taste. March 28, for Blais, the owner of the renowned Flip Attendees received members of Burger in Atlanta and Birmingham, is star the recipes and also the Jewish of “Top Chef” and a finalist on “Top Chef Enoch learned how to use Federation of All Stars” on the Bravo television network. Marcy Bass (from left), Joanne Goodfriend xanthan gum in Greater Chairs for the Pomegranate Society Birnbrey, Richard Blais, Michal Ilai, their cooking. Atlanta’s event were Michal Ilai, Joanne Birnbrey, Hilly Panovka, and Peggy Roth Atlanta chef and kosher expert Enoch Pomegranate and Hilly Panovka. “We had a capacity Goodfriend was on hand to give extra tips Society at the crowd of 100 women,” said Ms. Ilai, “and for Passover cooking. Selig Center everyone was thrilled to have the opportu- during “Blais- nity to learn how a celebrity chef creates ing Through unforgettable kosher-for-Passover recipes.” Passover.” Women’s Philanthropy Chair Peggy The Roth and WP Vice Chair Marcy Bass were Pomegranate among the guests at the event. Richard Blais Society is an Page 30 THE JEWISH GEORGIAN — KASHER LIVING May-June 2011

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KOSHER ATLANTA NEWS Visit www.KosherEye.com, and “see all that’s new in kosher.” Visit often, sign up for KOSHER FUEGO MUNDO. I am thrilled to our newsletter, and share your thoughts. Tweet share this news! FuegoMundo, located at the with us at twitter.com/koshereye, and “Like” Prado Center in Sandy Springs, is going us on Facebook.com/KosherEye. kosher. Co-owners Masha and Udi Hershkowitz shared the news with me in early What’s cooking? E-mail spring that they have an AKC-certified kosher [email protected]. This column is opening set for May. The restaurant specializes meant to provide the reader with current in authentic South American cooking. Entrées trends and developments in the kosher market- are made-to-order on an open, visible wood- place. Since standards of kashruth certifica- fired grill, fueled by natural oak wood. Foods tion vary, check with the AKC or your local are marinated with special FuegoMundo kashruth authority to confirm reliability.

While going to bat for Atlanta’s restau- Kosher Korner rants, people are encouraged to go to bat for the From page 21 Atlanta Kashruth Commission by attending Kosher Day 2011, May 30, when the Braves This year also saw the opening of a kosher play the San Diego Padres. Tickets are $14 and restaurant on a college campus: Goodfriend’s $24. Ticket packages, which include a seat, Grill at Ray’s Bistro, located at 735 Gatewood food, and a raffle ticket, are $20 and $30. Road, Atlanta, at Emory University. Call 404- (Please see the ad on page 32.) Call the AKC 963-2548, extension 113. office, 404-634-4063, or visit www.kosherat- Of course, in addition to these new restau- lanta.org for more information. The AKC rants are Atlanta’s long-standing, popular thanks its generous sponsors: The Consulate Broadway Café (404-329-0888), Chai Peking General of Israel to the Southeast, Jewish (404-327-7810), Goodfriend’s Grill at the Federation of Greater Atlanta, Publix Super MJCCA (678-812-3994), and Pita Palace (404- Markets Charities, The Marcus Foundation, 781-PITA). The Jewish Georgian, and Toco Printing. May-June 2011 THE JEWISH GEORGIAN — KASHER LIVING Page 31 Recipes

Vanilla Mousse coconut extract. Toward the end of freez- Adapted for Koshereye.com by Chef ing or churning cycle, add 1⁄2 cup of Annelicious (annielicious.ning.com) your favorite chunky ingredients, such as mini chocolate chips, nuts, coconut, 4 Large Davidson’s Safest Choice pas- marshmallows, cookie pieces, or candy teurized shell eggs, separated pieces. 2 teaspoons vanilla 1 cup sugar ————— 32 ounces dairy or parve whipping cream Chef Ann Burrell’s Separate eggs. Beat egg whites until Perfect Mashed Potatoes stiff. Mix in half the sugar, and set aside. Adapted from Foodnetwork.com Whip cream, remaining sugar, and vanil- la until stiff. Fold in egg whites. Spoon 2 pounds Yukon gold potatoes, washed into individual serving dishes, and freeze and quartered at least 4 hours or up to two days. 4 cloves garlic Kosher salt ————— 1 1/2 cups heavy cream, warm* 1 stick cold butter, cut into 9 pats* Safe Summer Ice Cream makes about 1 quart Place the potatoes and garlic in a large saucepan. Cover with 1 to 2 inches 2 Davidson’s Safest Choice pasteurized cold water; season generously with salt. shell eggs “The water should taste like the sea,” 1/4 cup granulated sugar says Burrell. Bring the pot of water to a 2 cups heavy whipping cream boil, and cook until the potatoes are fork- 1 cup milk tender, about 20 to 25 minutes. Drain 2 teaspoons vanilla extract potatoes and garlic well; pass through a food mill. (Do not use a food processor In a medium-size bowl, beat the or blender—this will result in a very eggs and sugar until light and fluffy. Add sticky, rubbery end product.) cream, milk, and vanilla, and mix well. Bring the cream to a soft boil in a Freeze according to your ice cream small saucepan; remove from heat. maker’s instructions. While the potatoes are still hot, add 1/3 No ice-cream maker? Chill the mix- of the cream and butter, and stir vigor- ture, then pour it into a freezer-safe con- ously into the potatoes. Repeat this tainer. Place it in the freezer for 30 min- process 2 more times, until all of the utes, remove, and stir vigorously with a cream and butter has been incorporated. sturdy whisk to break up the ice crystals. Serve immediately, or cover with foil and Repeat every 30 minutes, until firm. keep warm in an oven on low heat.

Mix-ins/Variations: Instead of vanil- *For a non-dairy version, use Rich Whip la, add 1 teaspoon mint extract, 1⁄2 tea- and a parve margarine, such as Earth spoon almond extract, or 1⁄2 teaspoon Balance. Page 32 THE JEWISH GEORGIAN — KASHER LIVING May-June 2011 May-June 2011 THE JEWISH GEORGIAN Page 33 All runners are entitled to two compli- Tickets are $11 for MJCCA members, $16 mentary guest passes to the MJCCA’s state- for non-members. Seating is limited; reser- of-the-art Total Health Fitness Center. For vations are recommended. For information, MJCCA NEWS more information, contact DeAnne visit www.atlantajcc.org, or call 678-812- Jacobson, HJDR event director/Total 4002. Health group fitness director, at 678-812- HOLOCAUST REMEMBRANCE. On GOING GREEN. Grants to Green, a part- tions; changes will be made before summer 4025. Sunday, May 1, the MJCCA and the Atlanta nership between The Community in order to maximize energy cost savings. Fees for the Dream Run are $25 Rabbinical Association remembered the Foundation for Greater Atlanta and According to MJCCA’s Chief through May 29 or $30 after May 29 and on victims of the Holocaust with a program Southface, recently awarded the Marcus Executive Officer Howard Hyman, “The race day. Phantom Runners can support the entitled “A Community Yom HaShoah Jewish Community Center of Atlanta Grants to Green program is a wonderful event without breaking a sweat for $30. The (MJCCA) a $50,000 matching grant for the opportunity for non-profits like the MJCCA first 500 registered runners will receive an implementation of “green” improvements to not only reduce negative effects on the official 2011 Harris Jacobs Dream Run to its Dunwoody campus. Some of these environment, but also to reduce our utility microfiber high performance technical T- improvements include: a UV system and expenses, so we can focus more of our shirt. Awards and door prizes will also be pool cover for the indoor pool; motion sen- resources on our programs and services.” presented. Participants are encouraged to sors for lighting in the gymnasium; high form running teams of at least five mem- bay fluorescents; energy saving T8 lamps; bers as part of the HJDR Team Challenge. photocell control for main building light- Register at www.active.com (keyword: ing; and a misting system that will collect dream run), www.atlantajcc.org/HJDR, or and utilize rainwater to cool the rooftop in person at Zaban Park. Race day registra- HVAC units. tion begins on-site at 7:00 a.m. Reducing its impact on the environ- The race requires approximately 60 ment and conserving resources is a core volunteers; for details, contact DeAnne value for the MJCCA, according to its pres- Jacobson, 678-812-4025. Abe Besser at the Besser Holocaust ident, Garrett Van de Grift. “By educating Memorial Garden the next generation on the importance of conservation, we believe that the MJCCA can make a significant impact on the envi- ronment today and in the future,” he states. In November 2008, the MJCCA applied for an assessment of its Zaban- Blank Building, which was constructed in 2000. Energy and water audits identified numerous opportunities for savings. Shortly after the audit, the MJCCA implemented a number of these recommendations, specifi- Natalie Rachael (waving, center) and cally upgrading some of the lighting, imple- Cami Mittleman join hundreds of menting a recycling program, and utilizing runners, young and old, at the 2010 computer and monitor powersaving modes. Harris Jacobs Dream Run. (photo The MJCCA also installed a peak load sen- courtesy of MJCCA) sor and adjusted the control of the set points for each HVAC system, which significantly MJCCA Director of Facilities Rick MOON MADNESS. On Monday, July 18, reduced cooling costs. Murphy and Director of Teen 7:30 pm, the MJCCA’s A Page from the Participation in the Grants to Green Programming Kelly Brown prepare Book Festival welcomes Ben Mezrich as he assessment process has shaped the to insulate the centerʼs indoor pool presents his newest non-fiction book, Sex MJCCA’s plans for new construction as with its new cost-efficient pool on the Moon: The Amazing Story Behind well. When the MJCCA recently trans- cover. the Most Audacious Heist in History. The Keynote Speaker Dr. Lutz H. formed an outdoor pavilion into a gymnas- story was inspired by a young man who had Görgens, Consul General of the tics facility, it focused on making the build- just completed a federal prison stint for Federal Republic of Germany ing environmentally friendly by installing HARRIS JACOBS DREAM RUN. The stealing the rarest substance on the planet— energy efficient HVAC, heat, lighting, and MJCCA presents the 18th annual Harris moon rocks—from a high-tech vault at insulation; windows to utilize outside natu- Jacobs Dream Run (HJDR), Sunday, June NASA. ral light; and programmable HVAC controls 6, at Zaban Park, 5342 Tilly Mill Road, Thad Roberts, a fellow in a prestigious and lighting timers. Dunwoody. HJDR honors the memory of NASA program, literally wanted to give his Since implementing these changes, the MJCCA Past President, beloved Atlanta girlfriend the moon, so he convinced her MJCCA has achieved a 19.5% reduction in Jewish community member, and staunch and another female accomplice, both energy and water usage, for an annual sav- children’s advocate Harris Jacobs. NASA fellows, to break into an impenetra- ings of nearly $75,000. Additionally, staff Proceeds from the run help fund youth ble laboratory at NASA—past security has become motivated to turn off lights and sports scholarships for children. In 2010, checkpoints, an electronically locked door computers when not in use and purchase more than 600 runners and their families with cipher security codes, and camera- Energy Star appliances as needed, and helped to provide scholarships for programs lined hallways—and help him steal the members recently added rain barrels for including the Developmentally Disabled moon rocks. Sex on the Moon is based water collection at the center’s camp. After-School Recreation Program, the meticulous research into thousands of pages Abe Besser speaks at the 2010 Yom Facilities Manager Rick Murphy states, youth Maccabi Games, and the Harris of court records, FBI transcripts, NASA Hashoah Day of Holocaust “Through the Grants to Green assessment, Jacobs Softball League. documents, and interviews with most of the Remembrance. we learned that the little things add up. For The 2K Fun Run/Walk steps off at 7:45 participants in the crime. example, by more closely monitoring our a.m., followed by the 4-Mile Road Race Ben Mezrich has authored twelve Commemoration: Remembering the temperature set points and implementing a and 4-Mile Racewalk at 8:00 a.m. books, including The Accidental Children and the People Who Loved few other low-cost improvements, we have Peachtree Road Race Runners can take Billionaires: The Founding of Facebook, a Them.” The program took place at the already saved thousands of dollars in utility advantage of the HJDR’s distance and tim- Tale of Sex, Money, Genius and Betrayal, MJCCA’s Besser Holocaust Memorial expenses.” ing (4 miles, 4 weeks prior) to prepare for which was adapted into the movie The Garden, one of the preeminent Holocaust In September 2010, the MJCCA the Peachtree. After the run, kids can enjoy Social Network. memorials in the Southeast, and included a applied for implementation funding to fol- inflatables/bouncies, and free massages will Mezrich’s book talk and signing will children’s art project, music, prayers, and low through on the remaining recommenda- be provided by Massage Heights. take place at the MJCCA Zaban Park. See MJCCA, page 35 Page 34 THE JEWISH GEORGIAN May-June 2011 Mrs. Mayor writes her memoirs daughter, Marianne; and later came to a doctor in the Korean War, but was ulti- tered as Eva began her zoning battles and know John Galambos, Eva’s future hus- mately assigned to the Public Health then became involved with the effort to band, who came from Hungary to study at Service in Atlanta. improve the appearance of Sandy Springs. BY Carolyn the university. Eva writes of childhood The third baby arrived in 1958, and After their youngest child entered friends in Athens, undergraduate studies, Eva became active in the League of Women kindergarten, Eva worked part time on Gov. Gold and of going to the University of Illinois for Voters. She mentions many well-known Carl Sander’s task force to improve educa- a master’s in labor and industrial relations. Atlantans, including Joe Jacobs; Martha tion in Georgia. Then, she taught for a short Dream Come True: My Very Good Life In 1949, she returned to Latimer Young (who had time at Clark College at the Atlanta By Eva Galambos Georgia to marry John. been assistant dean of University Center. When she sought to 159 pages, AuthorHouse, $16.99 hardcover (I remember their wed- women at the University teach at Georgia State, she was encouraged ding, under a sukkah in of Georgia, and, as a to get a Ph.D. in economics. She enrolled in The first-ever and now second-term the temple.) long-time friend, wrote 1965, studied in her car while she waited mayor of Sandy Springs, Eva Galambos The next chapters the foreword to this for her children during their after-school has written her life story. My initial reaction detail Eva’s jobs, as she book); Bob Lipshutz, activities, and earned her degree in 1969. to her delightful and informative book is, worked to send John Atlanta attorney; archi- During the next 16 years, Eva did con- “How did she find the time?” through Emory Medical tect Andre Steiner; sulting work for MARTA, the Georgia Having known Eva since we were chil- School. She earned $50 a Mickey Silverstein; Municipal Association, the Southern dren in Sunday school and later when we week as associate editor Teddi Levison (referred Regional Education Board, and other pub- were students at the University of Georgia, of the Atlanta Journal of to simply as “Teddi” in lic agencies. In the midst of all her testify- I’ve always been impressed with how smart Labor. They then moved the book); Esther Rawn; ing and analyzing, Eva was diagnosed with she is. Her book impresses me more with to St. Louis for John’s and Joel Goldberg, CEO breast cancer. (She also dealt with a recur- how much she has done and continues to do internship, where he was of Rich’s. All were rence 13 years later.) This may have in her life. paid $10 a month, as was instrumental in Eva’s stopped some, but the driven Eva says, I knew the story of how her father lost the custom then for efforts to become “...generally, my attitude was, ‘Hell, I’m his position as a judge in Germany when interns. Eva describes engaged with the com- going on with my life, and nobody is going the Nazis came to power. Instead of the many cheap apart- munity. Some advised to know about this.’” dwelling on the tragic, Eva tells the story in ments in which they her, helped with job Part two of the book is devoted to pleasant childlike retrospect: first of their lived during the early searches, or were “Making the Dream Called the City of escape from Hitler to Italy, and then from years of their marriage. Next, it was on to involved in potential business ventures, and Sandy Springs Come True.” Mussolini to Athens, Georgia, where Dr. Chicago, where John had a fellowship at others were friends with whom she played Eva ran for the Georgia legislature Cohn came to teach in the University of the University of Chicago. Eva took odd bridge. twice, first as a Democrat and later as a Georgia School of Law. jobs, had one baby, and was expecting Later in the book, she mentions many Athens is where I came to admire the another when John received his induction politicians, legislators, office holders, and See DREAMS, page 35 Cohns; became friends with their younger papers. He was originally going to serve as activist friends—many of them encoun- May-June 2011 THE JEWISH GEORGIAN Page 35

FUNNY MAN. On May 10, the MJCCA’s MJCCA A Page from the Book Festival welcomed comedian Gilbert From page 33 Gottfried, as he the lighting of the torches. Dr. Lutz H. presented his Görgens, consul general of the Federal memoir, Rubber Republic of Germany, was the keynote Balls and Liquor speaker. (pictured), in an Yom HaShoah takes place on the 27th “In Conversation” of Nisan. This day commemorates the six format with Dave million Jews who died during the FM’s Jimmy Holocaust and also marks the anniversary Baron. Part mem- of the heroic Warsaw Ghetto uprising of oir, part twisted 1943. social commen- tary, Rubber Balls ISRAELI INDEPENDENCE DAY CON- and Liquor details how a funny-looking CERT. On May 9, Israeli pianist Shlomi Jewish kid from Brooklyn was able to Shaban (pictured) made his Southeastern ascend from open-mike nights in the 1970s debut at the MJCCA’s Morris & Rae Frank New York comedy scene to the very heights Theatre, in a Yom Ha’Atzmaut concert. of the entertainment world. (photo courtesy Celebrating Israel’s 63rd birthday, the con- of the MJCCA) cert was presented by the Consulate General of Israel to the Southeast and the CALEB’S CROSSING. On May 4, the MJCCA. Known for his mesmerizing stage MJCCA’s A Page from the Book Festival presence, Shaban is one of Israel’s most welcomed Geraldine Brooks, who present- popular singer-songwriters. Classsically ed her newest trained, he eventually shifted his artistic novel, Caleb’s focus to rock and popular music. (photo Crossing (pic- courtesy of Shlomi Shaban) tured). The book is inspired by the life of Caleb Cheeshahteau- mauk, the first Native American to graduate from Harvard College, in 1665. Brooks is The New York Times bestselling author of People of the Book, March (winner of the 2006 Pulitzer Shlomi Shaban Prize in Fiction), and Year of Wonders, as well as the nonfiction works Nine Parts of Desire and Foreign Correspondence. (photo courtesy of MJCCA)

the City of Sandy Springs, Eva was elected Dreams mayor, with 89% of the vote, in 2005. She describes the hurdles she had to clear in set- From page 34 ting up this new municipality. Republican. She describes her political At 80, Eva was diagnosed with lym- conversion thusly: “After living so frugally phoma and went through the regime of for so many years, the ever-increasing bite chemo. She did not miss a single council of income going to taxes slowly trans- session, and, after six months, was declared formed our liberal leanings to a more con- in total remission. servative outlook.” Although her newfound Near the end of her memoir, she writes, conservatism was probably acceptable in “One hears a lot of talk of ‘public service’ Sandy Springs, she lost both elections. by elected officials.... The implication is From 1976 on, Eva labored to make Sandy that there is sacrifice involved in attending Springs an independent city and not an to the needs of the people. I think the pub- annex of the City of Atlanta. lic has it backwards. Elected officials are Eva credits Congressman John Lewis attracted by the challenge of the many deci- for speaking on behalf of Sandy Springs’ sions they must make.... That’s why we right to vote on a referendum on whether to enjoy serving the people, and that is our change from an unincorporated part of true compensation for doing a job we Fulton County to an independent city. After enjoy.” her 30 years of work toward the dream of Page 36 THE JEWISH GEORGIAN May-June 2011 ORT gives the future In the 1880s, Atlanta and the South were the traumatic times of the antebellum economy trying to come to grips with the massive eco- to the vibrancy that exists today; however, the nomic changes that had resulted from the Civil awareness of the struggle of the Jews in Russia War. The dislocation of the populace and is not as well known. In Russia, political despoilment of the land resulting from the war changes, the end of serfdom, the industrial rev- left a people economically hard pressed to sur- olution, and broadening types of employment vive. In many cases, family farms were lost, fields were slowly emerging. But under this and agricultural jobs were diminished, forcing changing economic environment, Jews, who the people to leave this way of life and seek had traditionally been innkeepers, brewers and work requiring skills unknown to them. distillers, peddlers, and coachmen, lacked the At this same time, approximately necessary skills required for jobs in the new 5,000,000 Jews, or about 94% of the total economic setting. Russian Jewish population, lived in the Pale of It was against this background that Settlement, with severe limitations on the types Obschestvo Remeslenovo i. Zemledelcheskovo of work they could do, which resulted in Trouda (Society for Trades and Agricultural ORT Atlanta supporters come together to welcome ORT Americaʼs leaders extreme poverty. It is estimated that approxi- Labor), for which ORT is the acronym, was to the organizationʼs 2011 Annual Meeting. mately one-third of the Jewish population founded in Russia. depended to some degree on welfare help from Through the centuries, Jews have valued their fellow Jews for survival. literacy and education, and we have understood Although the underlying cause of the trag- our responsibility to help provide the tools and ic despair in the American South and the Pale opportunities to others to alleviate their eco- of Settlement differed, the degradation and nomic hardship and suffering. It is part of who economic plight was the same. and what we are. In an article by Hershey H. How appropriate it is, therefore, that the Friedman in Jewish Law, he reports that Rabbi American branch of ORT, formed in 1880 to Yechiel b. Yekusiel, in his 13th-century book, deal with the plight of the Russian Jews, chose Ma’alos Hamiddos, lists honestly obtained Atlanta this past April to hold its annual meet- wealth as a virtue, since it enables one to help ing. While the causes of the economic depriva- the needy. tion in 1880 differed, the population in both of So it is not surprising that a few Russian these locales found themselves caught up in Jews, who were among a handful that had man- National Executive Committee mem- Gerry and Hilly Panovka (Atlanta) fundamental societal changes. aged to move from the Pale to St. Petersburg bers Stuart Frankenthal (Chicago), hosted a welcome dinner for major Most of us have some knowledge of the and overcome the economic limitation placed Shelley B. Fagel (Chicago), and donors at their home. emergence of the South and its citizenry from on Russian Jewry, banded together to peti- John VerStandig (Greater Washington) organization operates. Rather than offering a tioned Czar Alexander II for permission to general course of learning and training, they form a fund for the establishment of Jewish identify a need in the marketplace for particu- trade schools. They understood the value of lar skills and then train individuals with the knowledge and that their fellow co-religionists tools to access these markets. could not escape the poverty and oppression of In 2007, American ORT, formed in 1922, the Pale without being taught the trades neces- and Women’s ORT, formed in 1927, were sary to support their families and themselves. merged to form ORT America, the North Just 18 days after being granted a charter by the American affiliate of World ORT to continue Minister of Home Affairs to create the ORT the program of raising funds for ORT schools Temporary Committee, a private letter of in the United State and around the world. appeal went out to over 10,000 Jews through- Atlanta has been an active participant with a out the Empire. Through the centuries, Jews local organizational affiliation for over forty have understood that help for the needy and years. Presently, the Atlanta chapter has 2,000 support for the community must come from active supporters and raises approximately within, and this was no exception. The appeal $500,000 each year to support the programs. was very successful, raising over 204,000 The weekend focused on the continuation rubles. of a job well done and the challenges for the From this humble beginning World ORT future. Through the centuries, the Jewish peo- has grown into the largest non-governmental ple have struggled but survived. Many theories Jewish education and vocational training have been offered, but the principle of gemilut organization, and it has operated programs in hasadim, which is embedded in our culture over 100 countries. Currently, it operates in through our Judaism, has been a major contrib- Africa, Asia-Pacific, the Commonwealth of utor. Independent States and Baltic States, Israel, ORT represents just such an act. From the Latin America, North America, and Western travails of czarist Russia, there arose a response Europe, offering training and education to that has grown and continues to this day. It is 300,000 students every year. In the U.S., its not an abstract concept. Read the article by non-profit schools are serving over 10,000 stu- Leon Socol on Atlantan Joe Cohen in this issue, dents, and the schools work with helping their and you will be able to see the definitive good students find jobs. In 2010, 75% of the students that was done for one of our neighbors. Learn in these programs found employment in their how he and his family have taken steps to pass field of study as compared to the 34% national on to others the benefits he received from “Acts average. of Loving Kindness.” Alan Klugman, national executive direc- Judaism teaches we are responsible for tor of ORT America, said that these results one another; we must make sure that we learn were indicative of the model under which the this. May-June 2011 THE JEWISH GEORGIAN Page 37 Accountant believed in paying his debts and his younger brother to leave Egypt and phone, motioned Joe into the office. The seek refuge in Palestine before moving to phone conversation was in Arabic, and Joe Paris. Joe and his broth- thought this might be an opportunity to BY er arrived in the French request a promotion, since he was bilingual. Leon capital not knowing a The opportunity did present itself. The prin- Socol soul. Because he spoke cipal learned that Joe was fluent in Arabic. both French and Arabic, A week later, Joe was summoned to the Many people have heard about ORT Joe and his brother principal’s office and told he was being but do not realize the vastness of its reach— managed a meager exis- transferred to the Accounting Department. Phyllis Cohen (second from right) that it provides vocational and professional tence in a cheap hotel Joe assured the principal that he would do a flanked by her children, Jodi education in many fields to thousands of room. They bought good job. The principal said he was sure he Mekyten and Steven Cohen. students throughout the world. Joe Cohen kosher food packaged would, but to keep anything he heard to Receiving the award check is Shelly ORT (Organization for Rehabilitation in tins and heated the himself. Fagen, ORT America president. contents over candles After completing his training, Joe and Training) was founded in St. month later, his wife and children estab- because cooking wasn’t allowed. eventually came to the United States and Petersburg, Russia, in 1880 to impart job lished The Joe Cohen Scholarship Fund Joe mentioned to a friend that he was settled in Atlanta. He and his lovely wife, skills to Russia’s impoverished people. The (JCSF) to honor his memory. The first having difficulty finding regular work. The Phyllis, had a son and daughter. Joe’s career organization grew and expanded to a global recipient of the award was a young man friend suggested that he apply to ORT for flourished, and he became a partner in one network in 63 countries, offering cutting- from France named Yohan Lellouche. He training as a plumber. The friend said that of Atlanta’s leading accounting firms. He edge training in schools, colleges, and inter- shares many similarities with Joe. For plumbers always had work and France had was praised as a consummate gentleman national programs that teach students mar- instance, Yohan and Joe both changed their a surplus of doctors, lawyers, and account- and a practical, down-to-earth thinker. He ketable skills, enabling them to attain career original ORT major studies: Joe from ants. So Joe applied, began mastering the held many positions of responsibility and success and become community leaders. plumbing to accounting, and Yohan from skills of the plumbing trade, and survived leadership in the community and served as The Atlanta Region of ORT America, optics to accounting. by eating kosher meals in the ORT dining a president of ORT America, the only ORT one of the organization’s arms, has a strong Yohan is 20 years old and plans to open room. The ladies who worked in the dining graduate who has ever become a national dedication to ORT’s core mission through his own accounting practice after he gradu- room took pity on Joe, age 20, and his 18- president of the organization. Joe was truly its many programs and fundraising for the ates. He tutors students in his community in year-old brother. They sent them home each dedicated to ORT, not only for what it did worldwide ORT network. physics, optics, accounting, and Torah. He day with sacks of food for their dinner. for him but also because, while most organ- One of ORT Atlanta’s most dedicated plans to buy books, a computer, and save Joe progressed in his training and one izations just help people, ORT helps people supporters was the late Joe Cohen. The some money for his wedding next year. day was dispatched to repair a leaking radi- help themselves. organization literally changed his life. Joe Hopefully, he will put his ORT training ator in the office of the school’s principal. Joe Cohen passed away last November, was born in Cairo, Egypt, to an affluent towards a happy and productive life, as Joe Upon arrival, the principal, who was on the after a courageous battle with cancer. A family that met with misfortune, forcing Joe Cohen did. Pomp and Circumstance

That Sunday, May 5, there was a special service at the Beth Aharon Synagogue on the occasion of the Silver Jubilee. Most of the Sephardic community in Shanghai were BY Balfoura Friend British subjects, so they were all out in force Levine that night, offering special prayers “For their Majesties King George and Queen Mary, and the Royal Family.” The beautiful pro- There are no two ways about it: the gram, engraved in silver (which I have British are tops in pageantry. donated, along with my father’s correspon- The Royal Wedding of Prince William dence and memorabilia, to the William and Kate, now the Duke and Duchess of Breman Jewish Heritage and Holocaust Cambridge, was celebrated around the Museum), also features the following note: world and watched by millions on their “tel- “God Save the King by the choir and con- lies” as well. The pageantry at Westminster gregation.... The choir is kindly conducted Abbey, the gold carriages, the uniformed by J.L. Friend” (my father of blessed mem- guards, the prancing horses, and, of course, ory). In the North China Daily News of May Silver Jubilee celebration program from the balcony scene at Buckingham Palace of Duke and Duchess of Cambridge Beth Aharon Synagogue, Shanghai, 1935 the royals waving, and the kiss (two of them, 1, 1935, there’s a long front-page feature describing that night at the racecourse—the please).... Get The Jewish Georgian At Home! This took me back to Shanghai, in hundreds of searchlights illuminating the 1935, when we celebrated the Silver Jubilee pageantry, pomp, and beauty of that occa- Receive the next 6 issues for only $20..00 of His Majesty King George the Fifth. There sion—and also mentioning the presence of Name: ______was a night tattoo ceremony (the drumming Sir John Brenan at the synagogue service. In our Ashkenazi community, I don’t signal calling the soldiers to their quarters), Address: ______with soldiers, horses, military bands, and the think the Russian Jews were quite as caught Shanghai British Consul General and other up in the celebrations. Most of them had fled City:______State:______Zip: ______dignitaries present. Troops of Boy Scouts, the pogroms of other royals—the Tsars Alexander and Nicholas of Russia—and Girl Guides, and Brownies presented their Please mail this form together with your check to: colours, and all of us sang “God Save the were happy to escape to China, and eventu- King.” (I was one of the ten-year-old ally, after WW2, to emigrate to Canada, the The Jewish Georgian U.K., and, like myself, to the U.S.A. Brownies, wide-eyed with wonder that 8495 Dunwoody Place • Bulding 9 • Suite 100 • Atlanta, Georgia 30350 night.). God Bless America. Page 38 THE JEWISH GEORGIAN May-June 2011

There are also pictures of the Harris good official. I reminded him that his son, Jacobs Dream Run, which has been held Robert, and our son, Michael, were room- Schwartz on Sports annually since 1994, and the Maccabi mates at the AEPi Fraternity House at Games, which were held in Atlanta in 2001 Georgia. What a mess that room was! onship team, dated 1921. I never realized and included opening ceremonies at Philips the sport went that far back. Another picture Arena. I also saw Jeremy Rubin at Epstein, features the Royals basketball team of the The exhibition will be on view through and he told me that his son, Michael, was a 1930s. (You’ve got to love those shoes and July. If you haven’t visited the MJCCA and ball boy at the SEC basketball tournament BY Jerry kneepads.) Other pictures show a recre- been on Main Street lately, it would be at the Georgia Dome. That must have been Schwartz ational volleyball game being played in the worth your time to walk through the 100- a great thrill for Michael. pool at Shirley Blumenthal Park, the AJCC year pictorial history of the AJCC. swim team, and the 1996 Sports Camp at an I run into Jeremy’s older brother, PICTURES ON THE WALL. They say that Olympics venue. RECOGNITIONS Philip, at the MJCCA quite a bit. Philip a picture’s worth a thousand words. If that’s In 1956, the AJCC on Peachtree Street leads a cycling class there, as well as coach- the case, then the collection of pictures on was dedicated. A lot of adult basketball and On Saturday, February 12, the regular ing his son’s basketball team. He told me Main Street at the Marcus Jewish softball games were played there, as well as pick-up games at the MJCCA were stopped that he asked Joel Felner to give his son Community Center of Atlanta (MJCCA), BBYO and Youth League games, until it in order to recognize George Wise on his some shooting tips, and, when I entered the which highlight the AJCC’s First 100 Years, closed on January 17, 1999. There are two 80th birthday. Brian Wertheim organized gym, there was Joel, showing Philip’s son is worth 76,000 words. pictures of the guys—including Donald the celebration. Along with a birthday card, how to shoot a bank shot. Along with For over 100 years, people of all ages “Moose” Miller, Stan Sobel, Eddie Ullman, George received a basketball signed by the Howard Wertheimer and Randy Tracy, Joel have gathered at the JCC for ball games, Hal Krafchick, Leonard Sherman, Howie guys in attendance. I told George that, of had probably one of the best bank shots I dances, clubs, meetings, camping, pre- Frushtick, Steve Gruenhut, George Wise, the 25 guys in the gym, only Brian and I ever saw at the J. school, and fitness activities. This organiza- and me—who played the last basketball were in attendance for his 50th birthday Ray Taratoot e-mailed me about one of tion has had a tremendous influence on the game there, on closing day. (I make certain party at the Peachtree JCC in 1981. Happy the life lessons I included in the last col- lives of so many people. that, when my grandchildren visit the Birthday, George Washington Wise, and umn. The lesson touched on the importance Credit goes to the Arts and Culture MJCCA, they stop on Main Street and look keep on keeping on. of focus in sports and the value of visuali- Department of the MJCCA, comprising at “Pop’s” picture.) zation when practicing. Ray told me that he Sylvia Schwartz, Paula Zucker, Kathy The original Zaban building was dedi- On March 20, Dr. Robert Marmer was planned to send it to the Torah Day School Pulner, Sheila Mills, and Pam Morton, for cated in 1979. At that time, the Golden honored at the Piston-Hawks game for his players he coached this year and will coach compiling and organizing the pictures and Boys Basketball League was a popular 35 years of service as the Atlanta Hawks’ again next year as 7th-graders. This feed- commentary. activity. A picture of the two teams that ophthalmologist. He has also been one of back coming from Ray, whom I have Of particular interest to me, of course, played for the championship included Roy the Hawks’ biggest fans during this time. always respected as a player, referee, and are the pictures of sports and recreational Swartzberg, Fred Weingart, Billy Light, Both The Atlanta Journal-Constitution and coach, really made my day. activities. A.J. Silverman, Gary Cohen, and Mark The Jewish Times featured Dr. Marmer in There was one picture of a Jewish Lavinsky. articles. What they didn’t mention, though, Our grandson, Seth Cohen, was bar Educational Alliance dodge ball champi- was Bob’s love of softball and his participa- mitzvahed on April 9, in Birmingham. Seth tion in the Men’s JCC Softball League for did a great job, and, to put it in baseball many years. terms, he went 4 for 4 and hit a home run with the bases loaded. Our daughter, Mindy, THIS AND THAT had invited one of her best friends since high school, Kim Dollinger, Kim’s hus- I ran into Jack Arogeti one Sunday band, Daryl, and their children for the morning at the MJCCA. I always enjoy happy occasion. talking with Jack about the good old soft- I see Kim all the time at the MJCCA, ball days. He was one of the best pitchers in working out with a trainer, and I could tell the Men’s Softball League, as well as the she was working toward some big goal. It City League. When you got up to the plate, turns out that Kim is going to San Francisco you had to be ready to hit, because Jack to participate in the July 17 Alcatraz worked fast. Challenge Biathon, which includes a 11/2- mile swim and a 7-mile run. I reminded Nancy and I went to our granddaughter Kim that no prisoner ever escaped Alcatraz, Sophia’s kindergarten program at The so she better have a boat close by. Just kid- Epstein School, which highlighted all the ding, Kim! Good luck; I know you’ll do children’s Hebrew names. I saw Sidney and well. Susan Tourial, who were also “kvelling” at being there with their grandchild. Sidney This column has covered a lot of and I played softball together in the Men’s ground, and I have to save something for Adult League, and I saw him call many a the July-August issue—so until next time, basketball game at the JCC. 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