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JewishTHE Georgian Volume 30, Number 2 Atlanta, Georgia January-February 2018 FREE WHAT’S INSIDE Shabbat Together Rabbi Max Miller and Rabbi Rachael Miller, of Temple Emanu-El, are creating a warm, welcoming Shabbat experience for millennials. Page 24 Discovery and Recovery A remarkable show at The Breman features texts, documents, and other materials from the Iraqi Jewish community. Page 13 25 Years of GILEE At its 25th Anniversary Gala, The Georgia International Law Enforcement Exchange celebrated its history of improving law enforcement through peer-to-peer training. Page 36 Life in a Cave Valeriy Gritsiv’s novel 344 Days Underground is based on his family’s harrowing experiences as they hid from the Nazis. By Carolyn Gold Page 23 Atlanta Jewish Film Festival Learn the story behind the AJFF, what’s coming to the festival this year, and how the films are selected. By Steve Labovitz, Kenny Blank, Brennen Dicker, Dov Wilker, and David Ryback Page 21 Page 2 THE JEWISH GEORGIAN January-February 2018

Coldwell Banker On The Cover Judaism: Addressing changes #1 TEAM State of Georgia JewishTHE Georgian within the context of its foundation Volume 30, Number 2 Atlanta, Georgia January-February 2018 FREE WHAT’S INSIDE there was a revival movement in the use Shabbat Together Rabbi Max Miller and Rabbi Rachael Miller, of Temple Emanu-El, are creating a warm, welcoming Shabbat experience for millennials. of Hebrew. Never before had a historical Page 24 Discovery and Recovery A remarkable show at The Breman features language, which no longer was commonly texts, documents, and other materials from the Iraqi Jewish community. Page 13 BY Marvin 25 Years of GILEE used, returned to regular use without At its 25th Anniversary Gala, The Georgia International Law Enforcement Exchange celebrated its history of improving law enforcement through peer-to-peer training. having native speakers. And nowhere else Page 36 Botnick THE SONENSHINE TEAM Life in a Cave is there an example of a sacred language Valeriy Gritsiv’s novel 344 Days Underground Atlanta’s Favorite Real Estate Team! is based on his family’s harrowing experiences as they hid from the Nazis. By Carolyn Gold Page 23 become the native tongue of millions of Atlanta Jewish Film 404.252.4908 (Office) • 404.250.5311 (Direct) Festival people. Learn the story behind the AJFF, what’s coming to the festival this year, and how the films are selected. It has always been a wonderment to By Steve Labovitz, Kenny Blank, Brennen Dicker, Dov Wilker, and David Ryback Page 21 While the basic demands and SonenshineTeam.com me how our Judaism has accommodated necessities of daily life remain constant, innovation; how it has flourished in the methods and availability of resources to diffused environments and societies; meet these demands evolve with technical and how it has acclimated to scientific to me, as I have followed the reports on development and discoveries. The guiding advancements over the centuries while still the introduction and development of self- principles, morals, and dictates of Judaism remaining a vibrant religion and culture. driving cars, it also highlights the vitality were given eons ago and are subject to Our very language, Hebrew, is itself with which Judaism continues to deal with interpretations. The degree of variation 2018 AJFF cover art an amazing testament to this Jewish rationally melding modern developments from a historical perspective varies, and by David Schendowich adaptability. The dialect, in which most with historical fundamentals. such interpretations are not necessarily of the Hebrew Bible is written and which While the piece does reference universally accepted. is sometimes referred to as Biblical halachic prohibitions, for me the more It is amazing to me, however, how Hebrew, was the spoken language from meaningful comments dealt the “spirit of Ainsightful and thought-provoking is the the 10th century BCE up until about the Shabbat.” As Kestenbaum comments, “the commentary on particular situations. On third century BCE, when Aramaic gained technical prohibitions are written directly occasion, I will seek to better understand prominence. While Hebrew no longer was in the Torah; protecting the spirit takes a positions on subjects, particularly when THE the lingua franca, it did continue in use as little more interpretation.” they impact my understanding of how a liturgical and written language evolving If you read this article for the purpose of and why I and others opt to accept certain Jewish Georgian through several iterations. finishing it with and answer to the question

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when she found no makeup brush existed that could solve the everyday makeup consumer’s challenge—to replicate the twirling wrist motion skilled makeup artists used for flawless blending. Now there is, What’s but it took five years of hard work to get it done and the backing of product developer partners to manufacture and market the brush. “My hero was Sara Blakely, who invented Spanx and never gave up,” Carol HAPPENING tells us exclusively. “Whenever I had doubts, I’d read about her and get inspired to keep going.” Carol says you never really THE NEW BEAUTY TECHNOLOGY. finish (designing) a product, “you have to Atlanta native and acclaimed journalist keep reinventing it.” BY Reg Art Harris (formerly of CNN, the AJC, In the meantime, the prospects for and Washington Post), the winner of two Carol’s invention are looking great. Regenstein Emmys and multiple other awards, has Counting the ergonomic handle, six soft, Art Harris written or reported lots of headline stories in interchangeable brush heads, and carry- his time. But nowadays, he’s trying to keep pouch, that’s eight goodies. SARA ALTERMAN’S PARTY OF THE up with his charming, brilliant, tireless wife, “It blends your makeup evenly and fast CENTURY. Sara Alterman’s devoted family MARTHA JO KATZ AND FRANK cosmetic surgery consultant Carol Martin. for a natural look we all want and will give threw a 100th birthday party for her at son SINATRA. An Atlanta Journal Constitution She is making plenty of news of her you confidence that you look great every Steve’s and grandson Daniel’s renowned (AJC) article on the history of the Ritz- own as an inventor—changing the face of time you walk out the door,” says Carol. Horseradish Grill, beside Chastain Park. Carlton Buckhead hotel prominently the beauty industry with her first-of-its- “It’s so easy to use and so fast, you’ll never The food, the atmosphere, and, most featured a photo of the legendary Frank kind rotating makeup applicator called hear him ask again, ‘Are you ready yet?’” of all, the people, provided for a perfect Sinatra with the even more legendary BlendSMART. luncheon, as it always is at the Grill. Martha Jo Katz, who “once helped him Her big break came when QVC agreed Schmoozing with friends and family, figure out how to use the phone” there. to launch the BlendSMART brush, and Sara looked gorgeous and as if she were He was just one of dozens of celebrities it quickly sold out in the U.S. and Europe about half her age. and VIPs for whom she organized events amidst rave reviews—“the makeup artist The place was filled with long-time while at the Ritz-Carlton and later the in your pocket”—and being named one of Atlanta residents. We’re not just talking Swissotel. She has more than 100 photos of QVC’s Most Innovative Products of the about Sara, but also the dozens of Atlanta herself with famous people, such as Dolly Year for 2015. natives we grew up with and, in some cases, Parton and Justin Timberlake with NSync, It’s now available locally at boutiques I hadn’t seen in a half-century or more. “from movie stars to kings, to presidents, like Woo Cosmetics and Richie Arpino They included people like Perry athletes, senators, and secretaries of state and stores like Dillard’s, Von Maur, and Brickman, Joan and Don Brown, Sandra and and defense,” Martha Jo says. “And then elsewhere, including online at Blendsmart. Sam Mislow, Susie and Jerry Warshaw, the there were all the famous designers I com, Dermstore.com, Amazon.com, and Silvers (Susan and Billy, Carla and Arthur), worked for...like Perry Ellis, Ralph Lauren, Sephora.com. As we go to press, we’re Bonnie and Ivan Bock (celebrating their Pauline Trigère, Geoffrey Beene, Halston, working on finding where we can get it for 50th wedding anniversary that day), and, Bill Blass, Kasper, Andre Laug, Paul-Louis you wholesale, ‘cause it’s a “must-have” for of course, all kinds of Altermans, including Orrier, Diane Von Furstenberg, Anne Klein, women. Marty and Richard, Robert, and Sally and Calvin Klein, Leo Narducci, and many, As her former hometown newspaper Bruce, former owners of the legendary and many more...all so talented, and I got to proudly kvelled in a huge article, “The Birth Carol Martin beloved Brickery restaurant, looking rested wear those gorgeous clothes.” of a Beauty Product,” by Jim Hendricks, and relaxed, with an extra 18 hours a day Of course, the biggest and best celebrity it was not an easy voyage for the Albany, A LEGACY OF INNOVATING. By they have, now that the much-missed eatery of them all is Martha Jo herself, who has Georgia, native to take her creation “from the way, this is not the first blockbuster has closed. somehow kept her small-city (Ocilla, near concept to store counters.” invention for Art’s family. His renowned Our favorite line of the evening: we Fitzgerald, GA) charm amidst all that “Carol Martin, a former Albany and formidable father, Arthur, Atlanta’s first asked someone what they thought Sara excitement. No wonder husband Jerry calls resident, became a Dove Girl, model, and honorary French consul, ran the Atlanta enjoyed the most about being 100, and he himself “the luckiest guy in the world.” actress before starting a 22-year career as Paper Company (APACO, later Mead said, “no peer pressure.” She has promised to tell us exclusively a consultant to those considering plastic Packaging) a few decades ago. As Art tells about her experiences with all these famous surgery. us exclusively, “Dad’s team pioneered and people, which we will report on in a future “The Albany High School graduate is patented the first six pack and got enough issue. Stay tuned. the inventor of the BlendSMART brush, a orders at a bottler’s convention in Memphis battery powered brush that applies makeup to save the company. Suddenly, soft drink evenly while spinning at 190 rpm. She finds outfits could sell more product in one her creativity inspired by necessity.” purchase than a big bottle, and it was easy Carol says that after modeling for more for consumers to carry.” than 25 years, she found herself in “model Art grew up way back when, on the purgatory—too old for young parts and too then-rural but now-posh and prestigious young for old parts.” So she decided to help Harris Trail, in Buckhead, where his women who might be facing plastic surgery, grandmother raised sheep and exotic flowers a frequent option for models. on the street said to have been named after Sandy London, Sara Alterman, and But Carol discovered that many of her the Old Atlanta family. Susan Orloff (photo: David Orloff) clients did not need surgical work, such as Art says, “I only wish Dad had been a facelift. They just needed a better way able to see how his inventor-daughter-in- MILES ALEXANDER HONORED. to apply their makeup. She explores all law is helping consumers. Carol has always Thanks and congratulations to renowned this in her book, The Little Book of Lipo: been about empowering women, and her attorney and community leader Miles Everything You Need to Know About Plastic invention does just that. BlendSMART Alexander, who has won the Atlanta Red Surgery but Didn’t Know to Ask. turns them into their own makeup artists, so Cross LifeBoard Chairman’s Award, for Then, a wrist injury made it too painful they look and feel better about themselves, donating a whopping 20 gallons of blood to to apply her own makeup, but IT further Martha Jo Katz with Frank Sinatra inside and out.” fueled her determination—especially See HAPPENING, page 4 Page 4 THE JEWISH GEORGIAN January-February 2018

and whole, wild-caught catfish), loaded Happening seafood tacos, New England clam chowder, lobster rolls, seafood boils, softshell crabs, From page 3 gator tail, wild-caught jumbo shrimp, fresh- shucked oysters, and Certified Angus Beef the group. burgers and ribeyes.” Okay, he didn’t do it all at once, but still that’s quite an achievement. The Kilpatrick Townsend senior partner is a lifelong blood donor. And his donation of more than 20 gallons since 1948 has potentially saved the lives of more than 500 individuals. Pearlann Horowitz with her daughter The Red Cross says that its LifeBoard Michelle, Allan Levey, and Pearlann’s Chairman’s Award is given to “an individual daughter-in-law Michelle, with Scott who exemplifies the highest level of Horowitz commitment to their organization’s blood program.” S&W SEAFOOD IS BACK AT LAST! Miles Alexander At the luncheon ceremony, Kilpatrick The venerable Atlanta eatery, which started Townsend received both the Sponsor Award out in 1934 as a raw market in downtown’s PEARLANN’S FABULOUS and the Site Award for its blood drives. Municipal Market, has thankfully been CELEBRATION. Pearlann and Jerry Beauty and the Beasts: David, Bob In total, the team collected 233 pints, revived by the Weinberg family, which has Horowitz, daughter Michelle, and their and Melanie Weinberg potentially saving the lives of almost 700 a long and colorful history in seafood. Bob family served as chairs for Emory’s recent people. Kilpatrick Townsend blood drive Weinberg tells us exclusively that he and Fundraiser for Research on Alzheimer’s team members include Teresa Allen, Allison his kids, Melanie, 41, and David, 44, are Disease, at the posh Cherokee Town and Davis, Daniel Copland, Kristopher Phoenix, “putting the band back together.” Country Club, in Buckhead. And what a Karen Robinson, Brian Corgan, and Diane The story begins in the 1890s, party she threw, with 360 guests and raising Prucino. when family patriarch Joe Weinberg $800,000! Miles, along with his partner Joe immigrated to the Atlanta area and started The annual dinner, called “A Family Beck, is widely considered among the most a meat and seafood business in what is Affair,” honored Dr. Allan Levey and his brilliant and respected intellectual property now Underground Atlanta. “Papa Joe” had team of researchers, with Emory University attorneys in the country, an industry that has 13 kids, one of whom was Sam Weinberg President Claire Sterk presenting the honors. become the lifeblood of today’s economy, if (David’s grandfather), born 1913. The distinguished chairman of the you’ll pardon the pun. Sam Weinberg bought S&W Seafood, Department of Neurology at Emory which opened eight years earlier, in 1942, University and director of the Emory making it a popular raw seafood, meat, and Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center, Dr. poultry business in Atlanta’s Municipal Levey is devoting his life to finding the Market. causes of and cures for this rapidly growing Thirty-five years later, Sam and his ailment, which strikes one American every sons, Bob and Fred, opened the massive minute. S&W Seafood Restaurant in Sandy Springs Melanie, five, picks a Spanish Besides the great food, drinks, and at the corner of Hilderbrand Drive and mackerel for her birthday dinner music, guests got to meet many of the key Roswell Road, operating there with three players involved in fighting Alzheimer’s, full bars and seating for 300 people, until it ROCKY ROCHMAN A LITERARY including leading researchers and doctors, was sold in 1989. FINALIST. Alexandra “Rocky” Rochman as well as patients and their families and Between 1974 and 1994, the family has been named a finalist for Living Spring friends. operated a number of restaurants in the Publishers’ 2017 Essay Contest, for her Among the movers and shakers we Atlanta area, not just seafood, but also creative nonfiction work “Identification spotted were Sandy and Bob London, a sports bar, a comedy club, and a burger Please,” which appeared in its literary Pearlann and Michelle, Marty and Richard concept. magazine. The story, the publisher says, Alterman, Marlene Schwartz, Lynn and Now, S&W Seafood is back, in the “reminisces about what life brings us and Howard Halpern, Spring and Tom Asher Medlock Corners shopping center, at the how we identify ourselves in various ways and their daughter Dr. Juliette Asher, and corner of State Bridge Road and Peachtree at different stages of the journey. Funny, Judy and Marty Kogon. Parkway, in Johns Creek, with the same honest, and well written, the passage from Pearlann was her usual dazzling and quality food and service that David says is one phase of life to another always ends in delightful self; we don’t know how she still the key to success in the business, along the same place.” finds the time and energy do so much for our with flavor and affordability. Rocky, who lives in Lilburn, calls herself community, especially for her special kids. Bob adds that the fast casual eatery “a writer, mediator, and yogini, who enjoys We are so fortunate to have her. is “a classic coastal seafood shack, with a traveling, photography, books, and book menu that includes chowder fries, famous clubs serving wine.” You can follow Rocky hushpuppies, ‘Catfish and Friends’ (a platter on social media or at AlexandraRochman. of gator tail, frog legs, jumbo gulf shrimp, com.

Tom Asher (left) and Spring Asher (right) with daughter Juliet (photos: Paula M. Gould Photography) January-February 2018 THE JEWISH GEORGIAN Page 5 What do we hope for as 2018 arrives? lost. There is only one world, the world can fulfill. To be a better spouse and a and we began to climb so we could reach pressing against you at this minute. There better father takes time. To be a kinder the top of Mt. Sinai as the sun appeared, is only one minute when you are alive, employer takes time. To be helpful to as a new day was born. BY David this minute - here and now. The only way people in need takes time. To develop Climbing carefully toward the top, to live is by accepting each minute as an our ideals takes time. the sky started to become grey as dawn Geffen unrepeatable miracle. Which is exactly Rising to the heights has always was approaching. Rita took Avie and what it is — a miracle and unrepeatable.” been an important virtue in our family’s Elissa, our older children, in hand and I A few weeks ago, the new year life. Four decades ago we were part of put our youngest, Tuvia, on my shoulders. Now that January 1, 2018, has arrived, arrived. We should be careful not to make a group, mostly parents and children, We were literally carried upward as we we should begin thinking seriously about reached the peak and the sun began to how we used the days in the past year peer out to us slowly and then came out and what awaits us in the year ahead. A completely as a burning ball of fire. In noted author wrote, “each day we have traditional fashion, we recited sheheyanu been given is a gift, and how we shape it for our being on Mount Sinai and for the remains our challenge.” inspiration we would always have for our When my wife, Rita, and I and our presence on that significant site of the children, Avie, Elissa, and Tuvia, were Jewish people. here in Israel, after making aliyah, I led “Walk on, walk on, with hope in your a group of college students and took my heart,” the play Carousel reminds us, family along for a touring day and then “and you will never walk alone.” Shape shabbat in Tiberias. After arriving in the the time, which is your own personal city and depositing our bags where we possession, and as you do the days and would be sleeping, our local guide said months of 2018, you will fill your life that we were going to explore a natural promises for the days ahead, which cannot who were going to climb Mount Sinai. In with a brighter future. sight. The bus took us to the middle of a be fulfilled. Goethe put it this way: “Life those days, your guide led you in the dark field, quite overgrown, and left. The guide is a quarry out of which we are to mold to a site along the trail to the peak. There This article first appeared in The led us in the direction of the Kinneret, and chisel and complete a character.” you slept for a few hours. Around 3:00 Jerusalem Post and is reprinted with which we could see. Slowly, we must work hard to fill our in the morning, everyone was awakened permission. Very quickly the growth ceased and own personal self with elements which there we were at the Arbel cliff, the side we have not utilized previously. What do of which we were going to climb down. we do daily for our spouse and children? Our children were sure that this would be How kind are we? Who comes first in our great fun and began to jump down this life, our loved ones or passing fancies? shear side of the Arbel, going quickly A rabbi put it this way: “faith is a quiet from one hand stake to another. Rita dimension of daily living - it does not and I were a little more wary. We looked enter us via a spectacular explosion. Faith down more than a few times, then we is the soft eternal light, not the dramatic began to descend. We were slipping and firecracker.” sliding, but our children climbed back to What is it we want the most? Time. us and encouraged us. The guide told us Yet, time moves steadily ahead. It cannot not to give up; many others had made the be hoarded. It cannot be reversed. Our descent, he emphasized. After about 45 film of life cannot be rewound; nor can minutes holding on dearly to each stake, it be halted in its flight. Therefore, how we arrived at the bottom, breathless but we fashion the time we have means that pleased. we have realized what a great gift is ours, This year 2018, 365 days, can, at only permitting the moments, the minutes, times, remind us that we have to reach the and the hours to fade away after we have depths before we are able to strengthen crafted each to its fullest measure; our ourselves for the ascent. What happened fullest measure. during the past year that has brought black “What can we do with time,” the rabbi clouds over us? Was it family matters, asked. “So many things; we can kill it, we financial matters, health matters, and can waste it; we can use it; we can invest certainly much more? Each of us answers it.” Horace Mann, a noted American that question in his and her own way, and intellectual in the 19th century, once ran as we do, we begin to understand how this ad in the paper. “Lost somewhere important each moment of the day is. An between sunrise and sunset, two golden English author, Margaret Storm Jameson, hours, each set with 60 diamond minutes. focused on time in this fashion: No reward is offered for they are gone “I believe that only one person in a forever.” thousand knows the trick of really living Let us make commitments that we in the present. Most of us spend fifty-nine minutes an hour living in the past, with regret for lost joys, or shame for things badly done, both utterly useless and weakening. We also focus on the future, which we long for or dread. “Yet the past is gone beyond prayer, and every minute we spend in the vain effort to anticipate the future is a moment Page 6 THE JEWISH GEORGIAN January-February 2018 26th MJCCA Book Festival a huge success I was fortunate Barbara told a fantastic story about to meet this icon spending the night with her grandparents, of journalism George H.W. and Barbara Bush, in privately before BY Allison Washington, D.C., when he was vice he took the president. Barbara had a stuffed animal that stage. He is Glass she slept with. She couldn’t find her “lovey” charming and and was inconsolable. Our vice president well-spoken, and a team of Secret Service agents searched and he looks the house for hours and finally found it in amazing at 86 the backyard, around two in the morning. The 26th Book Festival of the Marcus years of age. Barbara went to sleep. The problem was Jewish Community Center (MJCCA) was His George H.W. Bush had his first debate with a huge success, with an eclectic mix of Dan Rather (photo: father planted Michael Dukakis the next day and never got authors and genres. I attended two events Ben-Baker, Redux) all the seeds to prepare. well worth sharing. of patriotism Then there was the time the girls Barbara Bush and Jenna Bush Hager throughout his childhood, exposing him at escaped their Secret Service agents. It was presented their memoir, Sisters First: Stories an early age to social injustices and how very simple. They were in a car with their From Our Wild and Wonderful Life. It took to make the world a better place. He truly friends, and they approached a toll booth. less than five minutes to realize Jenna is her believes in the greatness of America but Jenna Bush Hager and Barbara Pierce The girls had an EZPass to scoot right father, George W. Bush, and Barbara is her feels there are many challenges. Bush (photo: Nathan R. Congleton) through. The Secret Service agents didn’t mother, Laura Bush. Jenna is outspoken, “Presently, the institution of a free press have a pass and had to wait in a long line to but she is definitely witty and entertaining, in America is in a state of crisis greater than As they shared stories about their down- pay the toll. That was easy. and it’s no wonder she is a success in the I have ever seen in my lifetime and perhaps to-earth upbringing, their grandparents, Their stories are funny, bittersweet, field of journalism. When Barbara finally in any moment in the nation’s history,” said their White House escapades, and 9/11, one heartfelt, and honest. It’s no wonder their did get to answer a question, you could Rather. I understand this, and I think you do, thing was very clear. These women are the memoir has been on The New York Time’s practically hear a pin drop. The audience too. yin and the yang and as close as two sisters bestseller list for the last nine weeks. actually leaned forward in their chairs with What Unites Us is a necessary book that could possibly be. Their love and caring for Enjoyable read. anticipation. Barbara is poised, elegant, and should make Americans think about how each other is quite apparent, and they have Dan Rather presented his latest book, extremely forthcoming, soulfully sharing wonderful our country is and will continue great material for a memoir. What Unites Us: Reflections on Patriotism. a highly personal story about romantic to be. heartbreak.

acclaimed album. understood by all ages. Performances are Performances are Saturday, April 28, 8:00 p.m., and Sunday, Sunday, March 18, April 29, 4:30 p.m. Tickets are $13-$36. MJCCA News 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 Comedy: “What War Zone?” The p.m. Tickets are Comedy of Benji Lovitt offers a hilarious ARTS AND CULTURE WINTER/SPRING p.m., and January 28, 5:00 p.m. Tickets are $20-$25. picture of Israel by deconstructing cultural SEASON. The Marcus Jewish Community $25-$38. Literary: Steve differences and the immigrant experience Center of Atlanta’s 2018 Winter/Spring Comedy: You’re Funny, But You Berry, author there. Benji’s energy and enthusiasm makes Arts + Culture season includes offerings for Don’t Look Jewish of The Bishop’s audiences laugh out loud, as he sheds light audiences of all ages, with programs taking features four Pawn, comes to the on embarrassing Hebrew mistakes, Jewish place at the MJCCA, 5342 Tilly Mill Road, Jewish stand-up MJCAA for A Page holidays, and exactly what makes Diaspora Dunwoody. comedians—Mike Joe Alterman From the Book and Israeli Jews different from each other. “This is a season that I am particularly Capozzola, Gina (photo: Willie T Festival of the The performance is Thursday, May 3, 7:30 proud of, one that comprises performances, Gold, Joe Nguyen, Jacobs Photo) MJCCA book talk p.m. Tickets are $18-$24. author events, and productions for the entire and Samson and signing. A New Literary: Anita Shreve, author of The community,” explains Sandra Bass, MJCCA Koletkar—who will York Times bestselling author, Berry, who Stars Are Fire, will do a book talk and director of Arts + Culture. “Through this share the stage and hails from Marietta, Georgia, will present signing in A Page From the Book Festival season’s lineup, there truly will be a cultural their experiences his newest thriller, The Bishop’s Pawn, a of the MJCCA event. From the New York offering for every age and interest.” as “undercover” riveting adventure involving his recurring Times best-selling author of The Weight The lineup includes: Mike Capozzola members of the hero, former-Justice Department operative of Water and The Pilot’s Wife (an Oprah’s Dance: The Koresh Dance tribe. Performances Cotton Malone. The event is Sunday, March Book Club selection) comes an exquisitely Company, founded in 1991 by Israeli- are February 10, 7:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. 25, 7:00 p.m. Tickets are $10-$15. suspenseful novel, The Stars Are Fire, the born choreographer and artistic director Tickets are $18-$24. Family Theatre: Play the Play with Cat story of an extraordinary young woman Roni Koresh, is known for its engaging Music: Israeli singer Achinoam Nini, the Cat will be presented by the Alliance tested by a catastrophic event and its performances and technically superb also known as Noa, has shared the stage Theatre’s Kathy & Ken Bernhardt Theatre devastating aftermath. The book is based on dancers. Performances are January 27, 8:00 with such superstars as Sting, Quincy Jones, for the Very Young. Using rhythm and the true story of the largest fire in Maine’s Stevie Wonder, and Andrea Bocelli. She language from Mo Willems’ beloved Cat history. The event is Tuesday, May 3, 7:30 has performed at Carnegie Hall, the White the Cat series, this production, ideal for p.m. Tickets are $18-$24. House, the Vatican, and other venues and has children one to five years, invites young All of the above events take place in the sold millions of albums worldwide. Don’t audiences to identify Cat the Cat’s parade Morris & Rae Frank Theatre. miss this epic and moving performance, of animal friends, mimic their sounds, and In addition, the MJCCA offers various February 17, 8:00 p.m. Tickets are $40-$45. learn a new language. Performances are culinary arts and visual arts classes. Culinary Music: Enjoy an evening of elegantly Sunday, April 15, 10:30 a.m., 12:00 noon, arts offerings include international cuisine swinging jazz with the Joe Alterman Trio, as and 4:00 p.m. Tickets are $10-$14. paired with the perfect adult beverage, with the piano master returns to the MJCCA for Art and Comedy: eXplosion, the classes including Sushi and Saki, Russian one night only. Joe Alterman has studied with Art and Comedy of BAM Percussion, and Vodka, Moroccan and Mint Tea, and such greats as Don Friedman, Joe Lovano, electrifies crowds with powerful rhythms Chocolate and Wine. Visual arts classes and John Scofield. He has performed at and deliriously funny sketches. The BAM include Brushes + Bottles Nights and the world-renowned venues, including the characters, who look as if they walked straight out of a mad cartoon, speak BAM Kennedy Center. Alterman’s latest release, See MJCCA, page 7 Koresh Dance Company Comin’ Home to You, is his fourth critically speech, a language unique to them, but January-February 2018 THE JEWISH GEORGIAN Page 7 Knowledge is power one’s life. It may seem natural to view the test results as a burden or a looming piece of knowledge better left hidden in the depths of our cells; however, the results BY Lilly are actually a source of knowledge and empowerment. Gelman JScreen, and genetic testing in general, offers individuals the opportunity to take charge of and responsibility for I began working for JScreen as an their genetic information and their genetic intern at the beginning of the fall semester, legacy. Knowing what one carries and the tabling at events and speaking at young risks of passing those genes on to one’s professional gatherings on its behalf. offspring puts individuals in a position of With the intention of pursuing a career control over their future family’s health. in genetic counseling, I applied for the Taking the genetic test and accepting this position hoping to gain some exposure and responsibility is not only beneficial to experience the individual, in the field but to future of genetics. generations, What I gained as well. The in addition, genes that however, run in your was an family do just appreciation that; they are for the power of knowledge regarding passed on from generation to generation one’s own genes. by an individual or a partner. When we In my experiences speaking to know what we carry, we know what we people about genetic testing, one of the are at risk of passing on and can work to most common responses I receive is, prevent harmful diseases in our children “Why would I want to know if I am a and grandchildren. of convincing people to get screened make a difference for you, your family, carrier for a disease? Isn’t that scary?” Genetic testing not only makes an is sharing my own experience with the and the future of the Jewish community. While at first I did not understand the immediate difference in your life and testing—sharing how empowered I felt If you would like to learn more question (my immediate positive reaction the life of your family. It also impacts once I knew my results, despite the fact about JScreen, or if you are interested in to the testing stemmed from a place of the entire Jewish community. Genetic that I do not currently have a partner. That volunteer opportunities, visit JScreen.org. medical curiosity), as I continued my diseases are common among Jews of knowledge really is power—the power to conversations with others, I began to all backgrounds, including Ashkenazi, understand. Knowing whether or not you Sephardi, and Mizrachi Jews. Knowing are a carrier for a genetic disease can seem what we carry gives us the opportunity to like a heavy weight to carry; a weight make responsible choices, impacting our that may feel even heavier once finding families and generations to come. Rabbi Ari Kaiman installed a partner becomes a pressing matter in I have found that the best method as congregational rabbi

looking to study Jewish topics,” said Brill Congregation Shearith Israel “Ayeh Makom K’vodo—Where is God’s MJCCA Institute Director Talya Gorsetman. “Our officially installed Rabbi Ari Kaiman Place?” classes positively and inclusively enlighten as congregational rabbi during Shabbat Following Rabbi Kaiman’s From page 6 people who are interested in exploring their morning services, on January 20. installation, the congregation Judaism.” The installation gathered for a Spring 2018 classes include: “The Star ceremony was kiddush luncheon MJCCA’s unique Do It Yourself Studio, and The Crescent: Into the Modern World: part of a weekend and a second featuring crafts such as mason jar candles, Follow the long journey of Judaism and of celebration learning session, metal stamped jewelry, and string art. Islam into Modernity,” “Loving Yiddish featuring Scholar- “Who Needs For more information or to purchase Through Song,” “Ulpan—Conversational in-Residence Rabbi Synagogues?” tickets, visit atlantajcc.org/boxoffice, or call Hebrew Class,” “The Meaning of the Bible,” Bradley Shavit Saturday evening, at 678-812-4002. “Foundations of Jewish Living,” “The Cairo Artson, dean of the Shearith Israel held Geniza,” “Techinot: The Power of Women’s Ziegler School of a “Rock the Shtetl,” BRILL INSTITUTE SPRING 2018 Personal Prayer,” “Taste of Judaism,” Rabbinic Studies in a celebration COURSES. The MJCCA’S Lisa F. Brill and “Derech Torah: An Introduction to and vice president featuring cocktails, Institute for Jewish Learning, Atlanta’s Judaism.” of American Jewish a kosher Lower East largest adult Jewish education program, “Whether you are just beginning to University in Los Side gourmet dinner offers classes to more than 450 students, at delve into Judaism, or simply want to Angeles. from The General 12 partner locations across metro Atlanta, deepen your knowledge, we have a class Following Muir, and music including the MJCCA’s Zaban Park. for you,” explains Gorsetman. “The Lisa Friday evening and merriment by Courses are taught by some of Georgia’s F. Brill Institute for Jewish Learning truly Kabbalat Shabbat the 4th Ward Afro- most outstanding Jewish scholars, rabbis, Rabbi Ari Kaiman provides an environment which encourages services and a Klezmer Orchestra. and Emory professors, with a range of open discussion and engagement.” community Shabbat The event took daytime and evening options. Fees vary by class. For a complete “We are thrilled to provide an array of dinner on January 19, Rabbis Artson and place at Emory’s Miller Ward Alumni schedule, locations, and registration, visit Kaiman led a learning session entitled House. courses with gifted teachers and presenters, atlantajcc.org/brill, or call Laurie Rose at for people of all ages and denominations, 678-812-3723. Page 8 THE JEWISH GEORGIAN January-February 2018 The Women in my Family from the Dvinsk Women’s Gymnasia, his name to Jacob Friend, worked for the BY Balfoura dated June 8, 1913, attesting to her mostly Sassoon shipping empire in Shanghai, excellent grades. She was planning to and was finally able, after 10 “Bo” Levine attend the university there and study law. years, to send his beloved About that time WWI broke out, and “the Frieda passage money to Germans are coming, the Germans are Harbin (part of Manchuria Both of my grandmothers were coming” was heard throughout the land, then, between Siberia and China). There, probably born in the early to mid-1800s my grandfather packed up his whole they were married by the famous Rabbi and raised in the small towns or villages family and fled east to Kazan, the capitol Kisseley in 1923; then it was on to have three children—two girls and a boy. in Russia—or maybe it was Poland at of the Tatar Republic. Shanghai, where I was subsequently born My oldest daughter, Sandy, went on to that time. In that era (and I speak just of Sometime before moving from their in 1923. graduate from the University of Georgia, the Jewish people), only the boys were little town of Smargon, the family had My parents were big into education. earned a law degree from there, and has educated in a cheder and were taught the a visitor. As was custom back then, my My father received an engineering degree worked for years in the legal field, as basics of reading and writing, in Yiddish father, who taught in a Jewish cheder in Dresden, Germany, and also his smicha well as a few years on staff at the Athens only. Russian children could attend a in Smargon, would come to essen teg (certification as a rabbi), in between his Academy, all in Athens. government-sponsored school, and I’m (eating days or eat on days), when those own “education” at a boys-only cheder My younger daughter, Laurie, has guessing that only a few girls got a formal poorly paid teachers would be invited in Briansk, where he and a group of boys worked in the business world and still education. to eat supper at the homes of the more lived in their rabbi’s house, studying does. Like her older siblings, she learned My paternal grandfather, Zelik well-to-do people. He met my maternal Torah all day long. at a young age the fine points of a work Frynd, and his family of five sons and grandfather’s first daughter, Frieda, who At my father’s insistence (he was a ethic, helping out their father in our two daughters, lived in Briansk, a small was well-educated, as mentioned, played big Anglophile—didn’t he name me after family shoe business, in Hawkinsville, town in Poland, where he was the town’s the piano, was well-read, and was pretty to Lord Balfour, the British foreign secretary Georgia, where they were all raised. shochet (kosher butcher) and a hazan boot. He was totally smitten by her charm who promised Palestine to the Jews?), I She has one child, a son, who joined the (cantor), as well. and asked her to marry him. However, was educated in the British-run Public U.S. Army last year, after high school My mother’s father, Xlavno she would have to wait for him, as he was School for Girls in Shanghai, then did my graduation. Kovarsky, owned a yeast factory, thus he fleeing to China, escaping Tsar Nicholas freshman year at St. John’s University. Sandy’s only daughter, Erica, and became a merchant of the first guild, a sort II’s edict to join the Imperial Russian WWII was just over, and I wrote a letter her brother are both graduates of the of chamber of commerce membership, Army. to my uncle Louis Friend of Eastman, University of Georgia. Erica went on to which entitled him to educate his four As did Jacob in the Bible, who Georgia, who graciously sent me money Mercer Law School in Macon for her law sons and two daughters in the Russian worked for 10 years before he could for passage to the U.S. and to further my degree and has been working in the legal school system. marry his beloved Rachel, my father, education at the University of Georgia, profession for a few years in Atlanta. I have here, in front of me, my mother’s Yankel Frynd, fled to China, learned the where I graduated from the School of So, in the space of less than graduation report/attestat (certificate) English language from A to Z, anglicized Journalism, in June 1950, with an ABJ 200 years and from the roots of two degree. Since then, my beautiful, framed, illiterate grandmothers to their great sheepskin diploma has hung above the granddaughters here, the women of my desk in my home. family have flowered and flourished. And Get The Jewish Georgian At Home While I once thought of my mother this is thanks to my strong, adventurous as a shy, quiet woman, I now realize how mother, Frieda Kovarsky, who began strong and adventurous she must have the long journey towards an enlightened Receive the next 6 issues for only $20 been, to leave her family and to venture world, now full of strong, educated alone to what must have seemed a planet women. away, from Russia to a place called China. And too, since my grandmothers each had many sons and daughters, Name:______By the same token, I’d once considered myself a nice, educated girl, we know that their numerous female quiet and shy, and with a very wimpy descendants, who also fled Eastern Address:______persona. Well, just like my mother, I left Europe in the 1800s and 1900s, are hearth and home, in 1947, alone, on board now professionals scattered all over the City:______State:______Zip:______the General Gordon ocean liner, for life a world—my cousins in Israel, the U.K., Australia, Canada, and the U.S. Thanks Please mail this form together with your check to: planet away in America. My children and grandchildren, to modern technology, we have located although all well-educated and well- and are in touch with most of them. 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Materials drying outside Saddam Hussein’s intelligence headquarters

Tik (Torah case) and glass panel, Baghdad

AT THE BREMAN

On January 29, The William Breman the damage and make recommendations for Jewish Heritage Museum will open a new preservation of the materials. exhibition, “Discovery and Recovery: (Both experts share this extraordinary Passover Haggadah from Vienna, Preserving Iraqi Jewish Heritage,” in its story and take you behind the scenes in this Passover Haggadah from Vienna, 1930, after restoration Blonder Gallery. The exhibition details brief video, ija.archives.gov/exhibit/exhibit. 1930, before restoration the dramatic recovery of historic materials This video is in the public domain and not relating to the Jewish community in Iraq subject to any copyright restrictions.) digitized, under the direction of the National available online worldwide, is www.ija. from a flooded basement in Saddam With limited treatment options in Archives. The collection includes more than archives.gov. Hussein’s intelligence headquarters, and the Baghdad, and with the agreement of Iraqi 2,700 Jewish books and tens of thousands “This exhibit is a bit of a departure for National Archives’ ongoing work in support representatives, the materials were shipped of documents in Hebrew, Arabic, Judeo- the National Archives, since the materials on of U.S. Government efforts to preserve to the United States for preservation and Arabic, and English, dating from 1524 to display are not U.S. Government records, but these materials. “Discovery and Recovery” exhibition. Since then, these materials have the 1970s. The special website, launched the National Archives is integral to the story is presented in partnership with the National been vacuum freeze-dried, preserved, and to make these historic materials freely of ‘Discovery and Recovery,’” remarked Archives. The exhibit runs through April 29. Archivist of the United States David S. Presented in both English and Arabic, Ferriero. “Our Preservation Programs’ the 2,000-square-foot exhibition features 23 reputation as a leader in documents recovered original items and a behind-the- preservation and disaster response and scenes video of the fascinating, painstaking “Discovery and Recovery” recovery prompted the call for help back preservation process. in 2003. Our talented and dedicated staff events and programming have done a superb job of preserving these culturally valuable records, and so they are BACKGROUND Sunday, January 28 • 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.—Talk with Members-only event and reception (free) now accessible to tell the fascinating story original Iraqi Jewish Archives Collection of the ancient Iraqi Jewish community On May 6, 2003, just days after the • 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.—view the Conservator Anna Fridley Coalition forces took over Baghdad, exhibition through this beautiful exhibit and website.” American soldiers entered Saddam • 2:00-3:00 p.m.—Talk with original Sunday, March 25 The preservation, digitization, and Hussein’s flooded intelligence building. In Iraqi Jewish Archives Collection Open to the public website were made possible through the the basement, in four feet of water, they Conservator Anna Fridley • 1:15 p.m.—Iraqi oud music serenade very generous financial support of the found thousands of books and documents • 3:00-5:00 p.m.—Music and reception, • 1:15 p.m.—A guided tour of U.S. Department of State. The National relating to the Jewish community of Iraq— featuring Iraqi and Middle Eastern “Discovery and Recovery: Preserving Endowment for the Humanities, in materials that had belonged to synagogues delectables and musical entertainment Iraqi Jewish Heritage” partnership with the Center for Jewish and Jewish organizations in Baghdad. featuring oud player James Schneider • 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.—“The Story Never History, was very helpful in providing key The water-logged materials quickly RSVP to TheBreman.org, or call Told: The Fate of Iraq’s Jews” oral start-up support for the project. became moldy in Baghdad’s intense heat and 678-222-3700. history presentation by Maurice Shohet, The Jews of Iraq have a rich past, humidity. Seeking guidance, the Coalition president of the World Organization of extending back to Babylonia. These Provisional Authority placed an urgent call Monday, January 29 Jews from Iraq (WOJI) and works at the materials provide a tangible link to this to America’s foremost conservation experts Open for public viewing, 10:00 a.m.-7:00 Washington Institute for Near East Policy community, which flourished there, but in at the National Archives. Just a week later, p.m. For more information, visit the second half of the 20th century dispersed National Archives Director of Preservation • 6:30-7:00 p.m.—Musical entertain- TheBreman.org or call 678-222-3700. throughout the world. Today, fewer than five Programs Doris Hamburg and Conservation ment featuring oud player James Jews remain. Chief Mary Lynn Ritzenthaler arrived in Schneider Baghdad, via military transport, to assess See BREMAN, page 14 Page 14 THE JEWISH GEORGIAN January-February 2018

and insurance.” JF&CS Career Services provides career coaching for Mondesir met Donna job seekers and full-day boot camps with information about Coles, career coach at job search, resume writing, networking, LinkedIn, and salary JF&CS News JF&CS. Working with negotiations. Career Services also works with employers, Coles, she was able to by sending them pre-screened, qualified candidates for JF&CS WINS SUE WIELAND AWARD.The Atlanta start a new job search, appropriate roles, saving them time and money. Women’s Foundation honored Jewish Family & Career find part-time work, and The award was presented at Numbers Too Big To Services (JF&CS) with the Sue Wieland Embracing eventually gain full- Ignore, the Atlanta Women’s Foundation fundraiser, where Possibility Award, which is given to an organization that time employment. While Madeleine Albright gave the keynote address. “demonstrates outstanding ability to make significant she was job searching, In 2006, Sue Wieland and her husband, John, made change in the lives of women and girls and by using an JF&CS also provided a $1 million gift to the Atlanta Women’s Foundation. example of one individual that the organization sees as a food from the Kosher That generosity continues to be honored with the annual shining example of their program.” The award included Food Pantry and other emergency aid. After receiving Sue Wieland Embracing Possibility Award, given to a grant of $10,000 to JF&CS and a $2,500 grant to the services from JF&CS, Mondesir was able to put her life organizations that make significant change in women’s JF&CS’ client, to continue her journey of success. back together. She now works at the Georgia Department of lives. Mildred Mondesir was the client chosen as a “shining Veteran Services and is planning to move into a new home. example” of the careers services program. Mondesir, a “JF&CS provided what many people need; compassion, DAFFODIL PROJECT. On November 19, Volunteers in single mother of two, lost her job and home, after becoming understanding, respect, communication, and genuine help! Action (VIA) Young Professionals of JF&CS, volunteers sick with a rare illness that left her in terrible pain. A hand was given, and I took it,” she said. “People are from Am Yisrael Chai, and JF&CS staff helped members “I couldn’t wear clothes, walk, or sit because of not aware of what’s out there, until they are faced with of the JF&CS Holocaust Survivors Support program create unbearable pain,” said Mondesir. “Unfortunately, despite unforeseen circumstances and have no idea where to go and a daffodil garden, as part of Am Yisrael Chai’s Daffodil being a loyal, dedicated, hardworking employee who made who to turn to. You will never understand what it means to Project. The Daffodil Project was created in remembrance a measurable impact, my supervisor informed me that I was have the help such as this available.” of children who were lost in the Holocaust. terminated. As you can imagine, I was very depressed. All I “She’s a wonderful success story, a great person, and Participants planted 850 bulbs and laid two rows could think about were my children. How could I take care we believed in her,” said Rick Aranson, JF&CS CEO. “We of stones painted with the names of children lost in the of them? My health was gone. I lost my home, job, income, knew she would be a success if given the tools. Holocaust.

JF&CS Chief Financial Officer Jeff JF&CS CEO Rick Aranson, Mildred Mondesir and her Holland (from left), Chief Program JF&CS Young Professionals joined with Atlanta daughter, Atlanta Women’s Foundation Executive Officer Faye Dresner, and CEO Rick Vice President of Mission DiShonda Hughes, and Holocaust survivors and family members to create a Aranson proudly hold the check from memorial garden. JF&CS Chief Program Officer Faye Dresner the Atlanta Women’s Foundation.

Jewish youth; and Highlights include a Haggadah (Passover includes the 1951 law that froze assets of Breman • a lunar calendar in both Hebrew and script), siddur (prayer book), and an Iraqi Jews. Arabic from the Jewish year 5732 (1971- illustrated lunar calendar in both Hebrew 6. Preserving the Past: It is not surprising From page 13 1972)—one of the last examples of Hebrew and Arabic (one of about 20 found that date that the Coalition Forces turned to National printing produced in Baghdad. from 1959-1973). Archives conservators for help. Learn about Display highlights include: 4. Personal and Communal Life: transformation of these materials from • a Hebrew Bible with Commentaries from “Discovery and Recovery” is divided Selected correspondence and publications moldy, waterlogged masses to a carefully 1568—one of the oldest books in the trove; into six sections: illustrate the range and complexity of Iraqi preserved and accessible enduring historic • a Babylonian Talmud from 1793; 1. Discovery: The dramatic story of Jewish life in the 19th and 20th centuries. legacy. View the National Archives’ state- • a Torah scroll fragment from Genesis— how these materials were found, rescued, Original documents and facsimiles in of-the-art treatment, preservation, and one of the 43 Torah scroll fragments found; and preserved is one worthy of a Hollywood flipbooks range from school primers to digitization of these materials. • a Zohar from 1815—a text for the mystical blockbuster. A short film captures these international business correspondence from This exhibition was created by and spiritual Jewish movement known as heroic efforts. The section includes the the Sassoon family. the National Archives and Records Kabbalah; actual metal foot lockers used to ship the 5. After the Millennia: Iraqi Jewish Administration, with generous support • an official 1917 letter to the Chief Rabbi, documents to the United States. life unraveled in the mid-20th century, from the U.S. Department of State. More regarding a request to Allow Jewish 2. Text and Heritage: This section with the rise of Nazism and proliferation of information is available at archives.gov and Prisoners to Attend Worship for Rosh explores Iraqi Jewish history and tradition anti-Jewish propaganda. In June 1941, 180 ija.archives.gov. Hashanah (the Jewish New Year); through recovered texts, including a Torah Jews were killed and hundreds injured in an Admission to this exhibition is free to • materials from Jewish schools in Baghdad, scroll fragment, a Hebrew Bible with anti-Jewish attack in Baghdad. Persecution members; non-members are admitted free including exam grades and a letter to the Commentaries from 1568, and a Babylonian increased when Iraq entered the war against with regular admission to The Breman College Entrance Examination Board, in Talmud from 1793. the new State of Israel, in 1948. In 1950 and Museum, $4-$12. Princeton, regarding SAT scores; 3. Iraqi Jewish Life: Constancy and 1951, many Iraqi Jews were stripped of their For more information, visit thebreman. • A Haggadah (Passover script) from 1902, Change: Using recovered texts, this section citizenship and assets, and the community org, or call 678-222-3700 thebreman.org. hand lettered and decorated by an Iraqi explores the pattern of Jewish life in Iraq. fled the county en masse. This section January-February 2018 THE JEWISH GEORGIAN Page 15

known as the J. Mack Robinson College of Business. Retirement from Georgia State did Mike Mescon, our mentor not mean retirement from the excitement of Administration, now known as Georgia State the business world. Mescon was a dynamo, University. often arising at 3:30 a.m., and a person As the child of a Lithuanian Jewish devoted to maintaining both mental and BY Marvin father and a County Cork, Ireland, Jewish physical fitness. He turned his attention to mother, Mike grew up in a home that knew The Mescon Group, which he founded. The Botnick the meaning of private enterprise. Imbued Atlanta-based firm of consultants, trainers, with this appreciation and understanding and speakers operated as an organizational of the value of private enterprise to the design-consulting firm. Because Mescon was a leading educator, There are some people who have a spark individual as well as the economy, in 1963 an inspiring motivator, an innovative within them that ignites the desire to step (by which time he was the chairman of the promoter of private enterprise, a committed forward with an idea or concept to impact management department at Georgia State), communal participant, and a prolific writer, the existing with a positive contribution for he created the Chair of Private Enterprise, it is easy to see why Asher sought Mescon’s betterment. the first such chair in any institution of higher advice and contributions to his new endeavor. In 1990, Gene Asher formed a new education in the world. Later that year, with Dr. Michael H. Mescon And Mescon was forever a supporter of the publication, The Jewish Georgian, to the successful campaign to endow the chair, it publication. “connect the newcomer to the native so each became known as the Bernard B. and Eugenia And so it is with sadness that we mark the will learn something about the other.” To give A valued voice that was included was A. Ramsey Chair of Private Enterprise, which passing of our friend on November 12, 2017. the venture the vibrancy that was its goal, that of Dr. Michael H. Mescon. was held by Mescon. That year, he also His vision and energy have been invaluable. Gene surrounded himself with an Editorial Mescon, at the age of 23, had come to created the Georgia State Center for Business And his favorite saying, “show up, show up Advisory Board made of individuals who, by Atlanta in 1955 to join the faculty of the and Economic Education. on time, show up on time ready to play,” will their actions, had shown the visionary attitude educational institution, which, that year, In 1991, Mescon retired from Georgia ring in our ears for years to come. that he wished to incorporate into the soul of became an autonomous four-year college State University and became dean emeritus of Thank you, Mike. the paper. known as Georgia State College of Business its College of Business Administration, now The Davis Academy’s Network Sherpa program expands to Middle School The Davis Academy’s Network Sherpa program, launched two years ago in the lower school as an innovative leadership initiative that gives fifth-graders the opportunity to further explore their interests in technology, has expanded. The program is now offered as a leadership track within the Middle School Leadership Training Institute (MSLTI). This year, the program has equipped 26 fifth- through eighth-grade students with a “technology toolbox” to supplement their education. When asked about the program’s recent growth, 21st Century Learning Coordinator Stacy Brown stated, “We launched The Network Sherpa program initially as a way for fifth-graders to experience a leadership opportunity. The Sherpas were an extension of the IT department, troubleshooting issues for teachers. Since its implementation two years ago, the program has grown exponentially to include fifth- Network Sherpas take a behind-the-scenes tour of through eighth-graders on both campuses, Second-graders work with Network Sherpas to create the lighting system behind the theater stage. Middle representing The Davis Academy within and flags for Simchat Torah using paper circuitry, which lights School Music Teacher Mr. Bob Michek introduces beyond our school community, mentoring up the flags using LED lights, lithium batteries, and copper students to the electric panel, while teaching them students of all ages, piloting new technology tape. Pictured: (from left) Ella Lazarian, Amelia Levine, about the Dante Network, the school’s new and tools, and serving as a valuable resource for Luana Etchechoury, and Sophia Molinari faculty.” improved network to control the lights. To kick off the program every year, Network Sherpas are invited to participate with a technology focus. For example, websites and applications that further refers to a lineage of Himalayan people who in an afternoon training session with other the Sherpas created technology rotation strengthen lesson plans. are famous for their skills in mountaineering members of MSLTI. These sessions are stations for Mechina: Kindergarten Prep, Not only are Network Sherpas and oftentime employed to guide climbers led by the administration, with a focus on to help familiarize the students with the leaders within the student body, but they up mountains with high summits, such as teamwork, community, leadership, and basic tools in the classroom. Each station are also leaders within the greater Davis Mount Everest. Davis Academy Network collaboration. Once the school year begins, had a different focal point: for instance, Academy community. They are tapped Sherpas are experts who assist with, guide the Network Sherpas meet twice per month identifying parts of a computer, learning to prepare presentations spotlighting the through, problem solve, and explore for training on different systems, which the function of a computer mouse, and use of technology in the classroom, which technology used on a daily basis. The prepares them for the various tasks they are practicing the correct typing positions on a are then shared with the Parent Teacher skillset gained from participation in the asked to do. keyboard. Additionally, Network Sherpas Organization (PTO) and the board, Network Sherpa program will not only carry One of the more meaningful collaborate with teachers in the older grades providing an opportunity for the students the students throughout their educational experiences for the Network Sherpas is the to incorporate technology into the core to create a presentation, present in front of journeys, but it will also be of great use in time they spend with students in the younger curriculum. After determining together large diverse audiences, and speak on behalf their professional journeys as they take on grades. 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NOT YOUR GRANDMOTHER’S power of women through philanthropy to HADASSAH. Hadassah has launched make the world a stronger, better place. EVOLVE, its Young Women’s Network. For more information about EVOLVE, Hadassah News EVOLVE is all about smart and savvy contact Cheryl Feingold-Dorchinsky, at younger Jewish women, who care about 404- 226-9271 or cherylfeingold@gmail. HGA GRADUATES NEW LEADERS, a rose: making a real difference on the ground, com. INSTALLS 2018 OFFICERS. Hadassah “Roses are beautiful, fragrant, and through the causes of women’s health, EVOLVE’S next event is Women’s Self Greater Atlanta (HGA) held its 2017 remind us of celebrations of life and love,” volunteerism, and Jewish continuity. Defense/Krav Maga, January 28, with Joe Centennial Leadership Institute (CLI) said Dalmat. “Roses also have thorns, need EVOLVE allows for personal growth Corley at Atlanta Extreme Warrior. Hiking graduation, followed by its 2018 care (pruning/cutting) and feeding (water and development, while also offering the with Hadassah is a recurring event; dates installation of officers, at Café Intermezzo, and food) to achieve their full beauty. Let’s opportunity to relax with like-minded, and locations TBD. For more information in Dunwoody, on December 10, 2017. always nurture our souls and care for our powerful women. This gives young women about these events, contact EVOLVE at President Sheila Dalmat thanked Linda M. needs and the needs of others, so that we can a chance to think outside the box, network, [email protected]. Hakerem and Michele Weiner-Merbaum, celebrate with full beautiful roses. I have a and discover how Hadassah harnesses the who officiated at both the graduation and rose for each of you to take as a reminder the installation. CLI is designed to bring that our Hadassah work and all we do have a knowledge, leadership skills, and passion to higher value—our awareness, research, and the HGA chapter and its individual groups. treatment changes lives—globally.” Hakerem and Weiner-Merbaum, Hadassah Arrangements for the event were made Atlanta leadership vice presidents, were by Sybil Ginsburg, Annie Loventhal, and the CLI facilitators for 2017. Dalmat, who Robin Hyman. was installed as president for a second term, For more information about Hadassah explained why each attendee was receiving Greater Atlanta, visit hadassah.org/Atlanta.

EVOLVE was a sponsor of the 2017 Great Big Challah Bake and has more programming to attract young women. Pictured: (from left) Joanna Shuman, Tovah Shraga, Lisa Morchower, Robyn Senoff, Lisa Goldstein, Cheryl Feingold-Dorchinsky, Patricia Johnson, Molly Antebi, Kim Green, and Judy Antebi Chyatte

CLI Class of 2017: (from left) Sara Meyers, Anita Walters, Linda Lieberman, Nancy Schwartz, Vivian Gerow, Ellen Weinstein, and CI facilitators Linda Hakerem and Michele Weiner-Merbaum. Not shown: Marni Hoffman

Ellen Weinstein imparts information about EVOLVE at Great Big Challah Bake.

HGA 2018 officers: (bottom, from left) Malka Shulman, Judy Bart, Annie Loventhal, and Lee Tanenbaum; and (top) Linda M. Hakerem, Michele Weiner- Merbaum, and Sheila Dalmat. Not shown: Marni Hoffman, Marci Abrams- Feinstein, and Cheryl Feingold-Dorchinsky Page 18 THE JEWISH GEORGIAN January-February 2018

include the Sun Trust Club, AMG Lounge, hurt his shoulder, but luckily, was able to Arthur Blank’s Suite, The Gullwing, AT&T resume playing. Barry told me that he loves Perch, Mercedes-Benz Club, and Coca-Cola basketball too much to stop. He’ll take Schwartz on Sports his chances with the shoulder. This is not Supper Suite. (You won’t find any Pepsi through The Gulch, which runs underneath there.) surprising, as many guys take their chances the stadium and is a scary place even in the We saw the Falcons Locker Room with by continuing to play after age 50. I was one daylight. I wouldn’t want to be stuck in there the names and numbers of all the players of them for more than 20 years. BY Jerry at night. We finally worked our way around and individual changing cubicles, with The stop in the action did give me a the stadium and found the Silver Deck. the offense on one side of the room and chance to say hello to a few of the guys who Schwartz The tour guide was excellent. We also the defense on the other, and Dan Quinn’s were playing in that gym. Barry Benator is had an additional guide at the back of our private office. still going strong at 70+ and still shooting group to keep the stragglers moving, which My favorite part of the tour was going that left-hand hook shot. Jay “Judge” included basically me. It’s not easy to take out from the player’s tunnel onto the field, Roth can still take the ball to the hoop and A TOUR OF MERCEDES-BENZ plays a serious game. Rich Shepp can still STADIUM. Back in June of 2017, I had the shoot that two-hand set shot with great opportunity to tour the Braves’ Sun Trust accuracy. To add to the delay, there was an Park. Jeff Mesquita planned and organized accumulation of water on the court due to a the tour for the North Atlanta Men’s Club, ceiling leak, so the game had to be shifted and it was a great experience. Well, Jeff did to the Mendel Gym. That gave me a chance it again. He set up a tour of the Falcons’ to see what was happening in the game on new Mercedes-Benz Stadium in November. the other side of the curtain. The first guy I Again, this was a fantastic experience. saw was Gene Benator, the long-time league Mercedes-Benz Stadium has to be one referee. Gene was still “letting the guys of the top dome stadiums in the world. What play.” We carried on a conversation while an engineering and architectural masterpiece the game was going on. Gene’s still playing this $1.5 billion stadium is! I, like a lot of softball, since starting in 1971. That’s got to other people, thought it was too early to tear be a record! I got to the bench just in time down the Georgia Dome. In 1992, I had to see perennial captain Jeff Kess calling the opportunity to “Roam the Dome” and out advice from the sidelines. He had Steak marveled at this new stadium. Twenty-five “680 The Fan” Shapiro on his team. I played with Steak about 12 years ago, about the years later, it was to be demolished—the Mercedes-Benz Stadium day after our tour. At least we could say time my granddaughter, Sophia, was born good-bye to the Georgia Dome. and remembered that his daughter, Sophie, Fifty members of our group assembled notes and move along. Steve Damsker had walking and jogging on the artificial turf, was born a few months later. It’s amazing at Gate 2, right by the 41-foot tall stainless asked me if I was going to write a column taking in the view of the stands, and looking how sometimes you can remember things steel Falcon Statue, created by Hungarian about the tour and, as fast as you could say up at the retractable roof and the 360 degree like that, when you forgot what you had for artist Gabor Miklos Szoke. The Falcon is “Matt Ryan,” I had a pen and notepad out. Halo Board. At 56 feet high and 1,100 feet dinner the night before. poised mid-air to capture its prey and has Our tour took us to the 100 Yard Club around, and located just below the roof, the Jeff Cohen still looks in great shape, a wingspan of 64 feet. I’m sorry Mr. Szoke, on the 300 Concourse, which mimics a Halo Board displays instant replays and live has that bank shot jumper, and brings his but the Falcon looks more like a Hawk to football field, with hash marks aligned to the videos. After about 90 minutes, our tour own personal basketball to the game. I’d get me. But, what do I know about birds? game turf. The space provides food, drinks, ended and we headed north. a workout every time I had to guard him. Many in the group carpooled. I rode TVs, and bars at each end, with fan gear Alan, Stan, David and myself, along Marc Gendell is still one of the top players with Alan Kessler, who volunteered to displayed throughout the space. I thought to with seven other guys, finished off the day in the league. He can drive to the basket, hits drive, Stan Schwartz, and David Cooper. myself, “who needs to be in the stands when at Goldberg’s, the location where we met to his jumper, and is an excellent foul shooter. Getting to Mercedes-Benz Stadium was you have the 100 Yard Club?” carpool. A tour like that works up a good There were some more familiar faces, no problem, but finding the Silver Deck The stadium has six club lounges to take appetite. It was enjoyable getting to talk but I can’t put a name with them. I enjoyed was another story. Our journey took us in game action and numerous suites. They about club activities and learn some more watching the game for a quarter, and then about fellow members. Alan has to be the it was time to find a seat in the front lobby record holder for most events attended, and area with my crossword puzzle. And who he is like the club historian, keeping up with did I run into there, but Alan Bart, who was everything that’s going on. also waiting for his wife, Judy, who was at BUSINESS BITS Next time I go to see a Falcons game, I the same Hadassah meeting. It was déjà vu, can say I’ve had a chance to see the stadium since we had this experience a year ago, from the locker room to the 300 Concourse waiting for our wives at a Hadassah meeting By Marsha Liebowitz and know what it’s like to stand at midfield at another location. I guess we’re the at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium. designated drivers. Alan, a fellow Pickleball FEELING YOUR BEST. Gedalia player, was recuperating from a hamstring Genin, Ph.D., is a holistic intuitive HADASSAH AND THE “J.” My wife, injury and told me he will be back on the who practices within Centre Spring Nancy, had an evening Hadassah Chapter court soon. 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I hadn’t played in been a member since 1966 and there has pain, anxiety, depression, and grief. a league since 2013, but I was certain there never been a time that I’ve been there that For more information or to order the would be a lot of familiar faces there, so I I haven’t had a chance to see guys I know book, visit GedaliahHealingArts.com took a look. from the past and relive some memories. The first thing I saw when I entered the Blank Gym was Barry Gorowitz lying Hope you’ve enjoyed this edition of on the floor, under the basket, with a bunch “Schwartz on Sports.” Until the next time, of guys standing around him. He had drive for the bucket and score. January-February 2018 THE JEWISH GEORGIAN Page 19

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Repairs within RMA Guidelines. See Store for Details. Valid at participating locations. Page 20 THE JEWISH GEORGIAN January-February 2018 January-February 2018 THE JEWISH GEORGIAN Page 21 JewishJewishTHETHE GeorgianGeorgian The Atlanta Jewish Film Festival and the The new show at AJFF: How American Jewish Committee welcome you movies get to the 18th Atlanta Jewish Film Festival chosen experience all that life has to offer. By David Ryback Opening Night kicks off with the stirring Sammy Davis, Jr. documentary, As I’ve enjoyed the movies at the I’ve Gotta Be Me. Twenty-three days later, Atlanta Jewish Film Festival (AJFF) over The Last Suit will take us on a bittersweet the years, I’ve occasionally wondered how is in that spirit that the 18th annual Atlanta road trip, as an aging Argentine tailor these marvelous films get chosen. I’ll share Jewish Film Festival (AJFF) celebrates the searches for closure. what I’ve learned about that. But, first, gift of film, transporting us into the lives of In between, we’ll explore romance what can we expect at this year’s festival? others. AJFF 2018 | TYPE TREATMENT in films likeMr. & Mrs. Adelman and The What films will we be talking about in the This year’s festival brings a compelling FROM THE AJFF. Eighteen is a Boy Downstairs; the latter is the story days, weeks, and even months following the mix of stories about people and cultures momentous year, especially in the Jewish of an aspiring writer who inadvertently showings? across the globe. Together, we’ll share their world, in which the number is associated Well, it appears that this year we can joys and tragedies, marvel at their courage, with the Hebrew chai, meaning “life.” It expect a broader selection of choices, more and laugh at their jokes. In short, we’ll See AJFF, page 23 varied topics, and compelling stories—both 2018 narratives and documentaries. Some of the docs reveal inner aspects of such high- Sammy Davis, Jr.: level personalities as Gilbert Gottfried, I’ve Gotta Be Me Carl Reiner, Stephen Spielberg, Hedy Lamarr, and Sammy Davis, Jr. This last film, titled Sammy Davis, Jr.: I’ve Gotta Be Me, which opens the festival, offers the occasion to delve into such issues as racism and integration in a Jewish context. “I’m The Last Suit colored, Jewish, and Puerto Rican,” Sammy proclaims. “Even if you win, you don’t win.” He was turned away, to his despair, because of the prejudice of his time, despite his fame and the fortune. As in past years, there are some international films that will be unforgettable. An Act of Defiance is a historical drama about the group of political activists (including 2018 Nelson Mandela and his inner circle of black and Jewish supporters) standing trial on charges of committing sabotage against The Boy Downstairs Mr. & Mrs. Adelman See NEW SHOW, page 24

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MUSIC ART SPORTS FOOD Tickets available for purchase on March 1 ISRAELI INNOVATIONS January-February 2018 THE JEWISH GEORGIAN Page 23 AJFF From page 21 moves into her ex-boyfriend’s building. There’s also Keep the Change, in which two autistic leads reinvent the rom-com. We’ll be riveted by dramas and thrillers, such as Shelter, in which a Mossad agent Budapest Noir guards a Lebanese informer, while in Winter Winter Hunt Let Yourself Go Hunt, three characters navigate moral complexity and wartime guilt. In Budapest Noir, a mysterious murder case leads a weary reporter into a dark 1930s underworld. If lighter fare appeals, you’ll be laughing with an uptight psychologist and his attractive personal trainer in the quirky Italian Let Yourself Go, charmed by the Holocaust survivor-turned-hustler looking to strike it rich in Bye Bye Germany, and tickled by the taboo- busting Take My Nose…Please! Take My Nose…Please! If true stories fascinate you, don’t miss Bombshell: The Hedy Lamarr Story, to Bombshell: The Bye Bye Germany discover how the glamorous star was much Hedy Lamarr more than meets the eye. Take a trip through If you are interested in the protection Jungle, with Daniel Radcliffe as an Israeli with Jury Prizes for “Bridge Building” and of human dignity, defending democratic backpacker lost in the Amazon. And be sure to “Human Rights.” values and pluralism, support for robust U.S. catch fascinating biographies of Zubin Mehta, As in past years, we are pleased that world- engagement with the world, and a commitment ltzhak Perlman, Gilbert Gottfried, and Steven renowned AJC experts will join our Atlanta to the U.S.-Israel special relationship, AJC Spielberg. community and, through their knowledge and provides you with the power to act. Together, we’ll see the world through the insight, enhance the audience’s movie-going We encourage you to stay informed via eyes of complex characters, real and imagined, experience, by providing introductions and www.ajcatlanta.org and to join us at AJC year- in all their extraordinary diversity. It will be serving as moderators and panelists after the Jungle round. And of course, don’t forget to buy your a delight, and we can’t wait to share the films. tickets before they sell out! conversation with you. So for our 18th year, Whether you are a newcomer to AJFF or we say l’chaim and look forward to seeing you a seasoned veteran, we hope you will learn inspired, enlightened, and entertained by this From AJC Atlanta President and AJC Atlanta at the movies! more than you ever expected from many of year’s exceptional slate of films, all chosen for Director Dov Wilker the screenings you attend. We trust you will be their impact on the widest audience possible. From AJFF Board President Steve Labovitz, AJFF Executive Director Kenny Blank, and Festival Chair Brennen Dicker. Unbelievably true Holocaust story WELCOME FROM THE AJC. We are thrilled freshwater lake, and was inhabited by bats and Wolfe. Day-to-day life within the confines to welcome you to the 18th annual AJFF. foxes. of the cave are described in believable This being the 18th, it’s also our “Chai (life) It was dark, cold, and chapters, with details of washing Celebration!” “filled with bat feces,” but clothes, cooking, sleeping, and More than 18 years ago, the leadership BY Carolyn it safely held 38 Jews from just passing time. The mother’s of the American Jewish Committee (AJC) May 5, 1943, until April attention to her children’s needs launched the festival as a means of expanding Gold 12, 1944, a few days short and fears makes for a remarkable its existing film series and to strengthen of a year. story. How they came through outreach opportunities with Atlanta’s Jewish Etcia was the only 344 Days Underground with so and various religious, ethnic, and international woman allowed outside little to sustain them, without communities. 344 Days Underground the cave, as she was even seeing the sunlight, is a Today, without a doubt, we see the By Valeriy Gritsiv expected, like the men, tribute to the mother’s strength 2017 success and impact that AJC and AJFF have to take care of her own and courage. Kindle, $7.99 built together. family. For that, she One of the most frightening Paperback, $14.99 dressed like a man, episodes is when it was discovered As the need to strengthen civil discourse available on Amazon.com grows, organizations like AJC have never been foraged for food, that the entrance to the cave had and tried to keep her been blocked and sealed from the more essential. We create unique possibilities 344 Days Underground by Valeriy children fed, reasonably outside. It meant that they had been for people of dissimilar backgrounds to Gritsiv, a true story written in novel form, calm, and optimistic. Not an easy job, as found out. “Somebody probably connect and to take on and discuss challenging is a haunting read. It is the story of Valeriy’s Mania, her teenage daughter, shrieked, “It’s had always known where we were…. issues. grandmother and how she saved her three terrible, like we’re being buried alive!” Ukrainians, the soldiers, who knows?” Through AJC’s unparalleled access to children from the Nazis by hiding in a cave. The book describes their daily lives in the Now they had to find another exit. Days diplomats, government officials, and ethnic The book begins when, after many cave and, more dramatically, Etcia’s trips out, later, after much digging and cave-ins, they and religious leaders, we work with AJFF years, the grandmother, Etcia Goldberg, sometimes in the snow, to find supplies for her found an exit near the original one. to ensure that a diverse audience actively tells her story to her grandson, Valeriy. children. Joseph Kostaski, a Russian friend of Of 500 Jews in the Village of participates throughout the festival process Etcia had just been widowed, leaving her late husband, risked his safety by helping Korolówka, after the war, there were none and also through year-round programs. her with three young children when the her with what he could gather for them. left when the 38 returned from underground. It’s extremely meaningful that AJFF Germans invaded the Ukraine. Her brother The stories are first-person, in Etcia’s Valeriy Gritsiv, the grandson who continues to use a bridge-building lens to found them a hiding place, a cave called voice; they are, obviously, content-wise, what hears the story, is an M.D. who immigrated select its line-up of films that best exemplify Popova Yama or Priest’s Grotto. This cave Valeriy learned from her. The novel form is to the United States in 1994. He now lives our shared mission. The most outstanding of was 75 feet underground, miles long, had a the captivating work of ghostwriter Danielle near Atlanta. these are recognized at the end of the festival Page 24 THE JEWISH GEORGIAN January-February 2018 Young rabbis bring unique Shabbat experience to Jewish millennials Rabbi Max Miller and Rabbi new to town or unaffiliated with a Rachael Miller, a millennial couple synagogue to experience Judaism and rabbis at North Atlanta’s Temple in a home environment and build Emanu-El, have created a unique way community. Host duties will rotate and to connect Jewish millennials to one involve inviting friends to a Shabbat of Judaism’s traditional strengths, the dinner that is warm, inviting, and full Shabbat experience, through a program of ritual, spirituality, rich discussion, called “Shabbat Together.” and great food. In addition, there will “Shabbat Together” engages young be rabbinic presence and guidance with Jews in their 20s and 30s for authentic, Rabbis Max and Rachael Miller. creative, and meaningful Shabbat They pioneered a similar program dinners. “Shabbat Together” is open during their rabbinic studies at Hebrew to single, married, or partnered Jews, Union College, in Cincinnati, Ohio. It with or without children (though these proved to be very successful, and they are adult-only dinners). Six dinners are are optimistic that it will succeed in scheduled for the first half of 2018— Atlanta. January 19, February 2, March 16, April For more information, to register, 6, May 18, and June 29. 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New Show From page 21 the apartheid government of South Africa. Death in the Terminal is a documentary about the 2015 terrorist event in the Israeli town of Be’er Sheva, where eyewitnesses Death in the Terminal Shalom Bollywood: The Untold Russian Jews share their memories of a merciless shooting Story of Indian Cinema at a bus terminal. In The Last Suit, shown on closing 70 to 90 members of the committee meet covers up the shooting of four Arab youths. Demand, DVD, and others. The role of a night, a Jewish tailor in his 80s thwarts his every other week to review the evaluations Such stirring controversy reverberates with festival like AJFF is significant, because it family’s decision to put him in a nursing and discuss the films. Laced with passionate the moral struggle between cultural integrity often is more attractive than the theatrical home. Accompanied by his good friend, opinion and capturing the pulse of the and national welfare. The festival strives run, owing to the event’s marketing power, whose purpose is to make the hero’s last community, these discussions, moderated by to put these films into context, by framing and the loyal, built-in audience. suit when he finally dies, he leaves Buenos the committee co-chairs, give the decision- them with introductions by thought leaders This year, out of about 900 Aires for Poland, where he can search for makers the necessary feedback on which and/or following them up with expert panel possibilities, about 600 were considered the man who saved his life some 70 years films best serve the mission of the AJFF— discussions. What could be more Jewish for evaluation; about one fourth of these earlier. These films give us a rich immersion sometimes aided by the “Manischewitz test” than that? were “cold” submissions, mostly shorts. in different cultures through the points of or the “mezuzah test,” for borderline films A number of confounding factors figure Of the 600+ films in consideration, the view of unique individuals. with fleeting Jewish content or relevance. in the ultimate lineup. One is the availability committee winnows the field to a hundred- On a much lighter note is Shalom Most films are obvious. It’s the of the films. Some distributors and/or odd choices and, from these finalists, Bollywood: The Untold Story of Indian borderline ones—films they love, but that producers may be waiting to enter more evaluation committee co-chairs Hazel Gold Cinema, directed by Danny Ben-Moshe. aren’t obviously Jewish in nature—for prestigious festivals closer to the Hollywood and Gabriel Wardell help consolidate the In this exploration of an aspect of Indian which committee members have to make a arena, e.g., Sundance. Some may prefer final decisions, which ultimately are the history in a Jewish context, we discover that case: “This film exemplifies tzedakah,” or a commercial release before entering a responsibility of Executive Director Kenny Jewish actresses dominated the industry “There is a Jewish character because there’s festival. Some prospects are bought up by Blank. This highly democratic process can for approximately the first decade of its a bottle of Manischewitz on the shelf.” These companies such as Netflix. Then there are be compared to the multi-ethnic diversity decades-long history. are the most interesting discussions, and marketing decisions distributors make; and process of the Israeli Knesset, in which One highly unusual film, Russian they get to the core of what the committee these have nothing to do with the festival, every faction of society gets to speak its Jews, is divided into three full-length is about—not just evaluating the quality of except to delay their decision. piece. “In the room [of committee members segments. The first covers the period the films, but also whether they fit into the The traditional route is this: Independent discussing their reactions], things happen,” before the revolution, the second covers programming mission and rubric. It’s like producers can take their films to festivals says Gabriel Wardell. “Truth reveals itself.” the years 1918-1948, and the third, the the old Hebrew National franks slogan: “We in search of a commercial distributor, and So how does one become a member of years following. Leonid Parfenov narrates answer to a higher authority.” once the film is picked up, they formulate a the selection committee? The committee this riveting, dynamic, and rewarding film, The AJFF’s mission is to show movies release strategy. This strategy may include heads look for diversity, some expertise in revealing the strong influence Jews had on that have clear relevance to Jewish culture, showcasing the film in other regional or film, intense commitment, and dedication Russian history. and this has to be manifest on the screen to cultural festivals (like AJFF) to create to the cause of the AJFF. What movies do So, how are these movies chosen? the viewer, hopefully to spark discussion on buzz and market to the community in they all look for? Challenging films that Apparently, hundreds of films are submitted the Jewish experience. The selections often advance of the anticipated theatrical run. stimulate conversation and end up making and considered before the selection begins. spark discussion on the Jewish experience, Sometimes these films will never open in a the viewer feel good or at least emotionally The selection committee is made up of 200 and this includes films that don’t shy away theater in Atlanta, which makes the festival moved. individuals, who commit for a period of 6-8 from controversy. An excellent example of screenings the only “commercial opening” Every year’s AJFF has been more weeks to view and evaluate at least 20 films this is Foxtrot, a multi-award-winning Israeli in this market in advance of other ancillary successful than the previous one. Why each, which can be viewed at home. Then, film depicting what happens when the Army platforms, such as iTunes, Netflix, On should this year be any different? January-February 2018 THE JEWISH GEORGIAN Page 25

or contact Megan Kroll at megan.kroll@ Thought you’d like to know emory.edu or 404-727-0896. ADL JURISPRUDENCE LUNCHEON. At its 21st Annual Jurisprudence Luncheon, the By Jonathan Barach followed by the 7:00 p.m. Tickets are Tamid, in Marietta (www.mynertamid. Anti-Defamation League (ADL) will honor $18 ($20 at the door) for women, $15 for org), will host its 8th annual Scout Shabbat, Vernon E. Jordan, Jr., senior counsel with TE TALKS. Temple Emanu-El kicks off its girls ($18 at the door), and $12 for AJA celebrating scouts from the congregation Akin, Gump, Strauss, Hauer & Feld, with 2018 TE Talks series, January 18, 7:00-8:30 students. For more information, contact and surrounding areas. An Oneg Shabbat the 2018 Lifetime Achievement Award, p.m., with the leaders of two unique, little [email protected], or visit will follow. Scouts and scouters (BSA and Sally Q. Yates, former United States known organizations. 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The six-session name, indicate if this is a Boy or Girl Scout, downtown Atlanta, on February 28,11:30 Diversity (SOJOURN), will provide class, taught by renowned instructor as there are different patches. Scouts of all a.m.-1:30 p.m. For more information, visit background on their two organizations. A and Chaplain Marita Anderson will take faiths are welcome. adl.org/JPATL2018, or call 404-262-3470. Q&A will follow. The program, for adults place on Tuesdays, February 6 through and mature teens, is free, and open to March 13, 7:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m., and is for OVS SCOUT SHABBAT. In observance THE ADDAMS FAMILY. Jerry’s Habima congregants and members of the Reform beginning and experienced meditators of Scouting’s 108th anniversary, Boy Scout Theatre presents its 25th production, The and Conservative Jewish community. 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The event is (Stanford University) will trace the empowering story of courage and valor. community, Best Strokes will be held on free and open to the public. For additional evolution of the Ottoman Sephardi Jewish Performances takes place at the Atlanta Sunday, March 18, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., at The information, visit shearithisrael.com, community over the centuries and explore Jewish Academy Theater, 5200 Northland Southern Exchange, 200 Peachtree St NW. call 404-873-1743, or e-mail reception@ the challenges that it faced in the modern Drive, 30342, on Sunday, February 4 To purchase tickets visit beststrokes18. shearithisrael.com. period. The lecture is free and open to the (1:15 p.m. High Tea, followed by the auction-bid.org/microsite or send a check public with a reception to follow. Free 2:00 p.m. performance), and Monday, to Hadassah Greater Atlanta, 1050 Crown SCOUT SHABBAT AT NER TAMID. On parking will be available on campus. 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recognizes outstanding talent and promotes a stronger position to provide financials for from within.” grant reporting and regulatory compliance. Prior to her work at Frazer Center, Federation News NEW CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER/ Marcie had her own firm, providing CFO/ CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER. controller services to nonprofits and FEDERATION’S NEW CHIEF relationships, motivate volunteers, and Marcie Beskind has joined Federation small business clients. She also has a PHILANTHROPY OFFICER. Beth Warner lead her division; just four months after as the new strong background in education business is the Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta’s Beth assumed this position, Women’s chief financial management. She was the business manager new chief Philanthropy raised $4.8 million (33% of officer/chief at Atlanta Montessori International School philanthropy the Annual Campaign). This year, Beth took administrative and director of finance and development at officer. Beth on the additional role of vice president of the officer. Marcie Cliff Valley School. Marcie also spent time joined Federation 2018 Campaign; she performed seamlessly, was previously at Turner Broadcasting, holding financial in 2016 after once again modeling remarkable people employed at the management positions at Cartoon Network serving as a major skills and effective leadership. Frazer Center, an and Hanna-Barbera Enterprises. gifts officer Beth previously served on the board of Atlanta nonprofit Marcie earned her B.B.A. in accounting at the Atlanta The Alfred and Adele Davis Academy, is an with a mission to at Emory University. She is an active Community Food alumna of Federation’s Jacobson Leadership support inclusion volunteer in many local nonprofits and Bank, where Institute, and participated in Temple Emanu- and provide currently serves as treasurer of National she successfully El’s Darchai Saarim leadership initiative. Marcie Beskind vocational Families in Action. cultivated, Beth is currently participating in the Jewish training and Beth Warner solicited, and Federations of North America Fundraising therapeutic intervention for children and stewarded donors University. adults with developmental disabilities, as to expand their support. She exceeded Currently, she is defining and modifying well as support the needs of their families. annual revenue targets by more than 20% the roles for her team and plans to roll out She sees herself as a collaborative leader year after year. When Beth joined Federation some changes in 2018. and team builder: she participated in the as director of Women’s Philanthropy, she Federation CEO Eric Robbins states, “It development and implementation of the quickly demonstrated her ability to develop is especially satisfying when an organization center’s strategic plan, putting the agency in Page 26 THE JEWISH GEORGIAN January-February 2018

personalized online learning experience for this classic musical, produced and with students from Ezra Academy, directed by Hazel Hunt, with musical Woodbridge, Connecticut, and Susan director and producer Gale Scott, Yammer, an educator from the Lookstein choreographer Karen Danello, and the Center for Jewish Education, at Bar-Ilan assistance of many volunteers. The cast, University, as part of Epstein’s emphasis sets, and costumes garnered rave reviews. on global education in the 21st century. Pictured: Cast members (top photo) Lookstein Virtual Jewish Academy is an Amelia Heller, Aidan Capes, and Ella award-winning online school for Jewish Colker; and (bottom photo) Elliot Furie students; the center works with 50+ and Noa Young schools around the world, enriching their existing curricula. Epstein School has partnered with the Lookstein Center for seven years; last year, it was recognized the cliffs of San Andres de Teixido; the as an ambassador school. Pictured: Justin By Belle Klavonsky southern Galician town of Ribadavia, Jacobs where there was once a thriving Jewish quarter; and Queseria Campoveja, an artisanal cheese factory outside of Toro.

NO ROTTEN TOMATOES HERE. The SHABBAT TRADITIONS. As part of Weber School is a sponsor of this year’s their studies about Shabbat traditions Atlanta Jewish Film Festival and the film around the world, Epstein second-grade Almost Famous, an Israeli teen “dramedy.” students have been studying cultural In this film,Mean Girls meets High School differences and similarities and the many Musical, a brainy teenage girl and her pop GREETINGS FROM ISRAEL AND meaningful and interesting ways Jews superstar brother both become overnight POLAND. Weber seniors are participating BIOGRAPHY PROJECT. Epstein fourth- celebrate Shabbat. They learned about the sensations. Show times are Saturday, in a six-week Senior Israel Poland graders showcased their research on ancient Ethiopian tradition of baking dabo January 27, Sunday, February 4, and Experience. After a week in Israel, which memorable people who changed the world (bread), which is traditionally wrapped Sunday, February 11. Visit AJFF.org for included sunrise services at Masada and a for the better. The project was completely in banana leaves and baked in a clay pot. more information or to purchase tickets. swim in the Dead Sea, students traveled to student-led, from students each choosing Here, students Jacob Stillman, Sophie The Sunday features will be introduced by Poland, where they explored the country’s a person of interest to selecting menu Zalik, and Lara Zuckerman make the Weber students. vibrant and tragic past, while learning options to display their knowledge. The bread together, banana leaves and all. about the complexities of rebuilding creative enrichment aspects of the projects modern Jewish communities. After the differed with each student and included New Year, the students returned to Israel, models, posters, costumes, and graphic where they are currently preparing to representations to demonstrate how each experience how Israeli teens prepare for person achieved greatness. Tapping into our service to their country (Gadna), by living 21st-century skills, this integrated project on an Israeli Army Base. included reading analysis, interpretation, synthesizing, creativity, critical thinking, BRANCH OUT FOR SHEVAT. The month research skills, technology, art, music, of Shevat celebrates abundance, new life, and drama. Pictured: Lauren Dobkin, and the importance of the Torah, with Tu Samantha Dubovy, Hannah Throne, and B’Shevat, the “New Year for Trees,” one Jonathan Ben-Senior of the month’s highlights. Weber students are being challenged to “Branch Out for Shevat.” Posters around the school will offer suggestions for new experiences INTRODUCING RAMBO. The Weber and challenges, which students will share School unveiled its new mascot, Rambo on social media. The Green Team, led by the Ram, during December’s Saturday twelfth-grader Eli Katz, is sponsoring a Spirit Basketball Game vs. hometown Tu B’shevat Green Week, with a special rival Atlanta Jewish Academy. In addition kehillah and recycling competition. The to the normal game-time excitement from Jews Who Reuse club, led by eleventh- players and fans, the evening included graders JoJo Rinzler and Sydney Glazman, a community Havdalah and Hanukkah INNOVATIVE LEARNING. Maker will sponsor a community denim drive. ceremony, led by Head of School Rabbi Monday, a recurring series of innovative Ed Harwitz and Weber students. activities taking place in the Innovation and Design Studio at The Davis Academy, gives lower-school students the opportunity to act as makers and explore 21st-century learning. “Sodas from around the World,” a recent theme, gave students, such as Jack Solomon and Liam Dardik, the opportunity to learn about other WEBER IN ESPAÑA. Weber students cultures and the sodas they drink. Students participating in the Spanish Immersion then created their own soda combinations trip to rural, historic Spain are having ANNIE JR. Daddy Warbucks, Miss and branded their creations by giving them an amazing time being immersed in the Hanningan, and Annie came to life in names and designing logos. language, engaging with a variety of Epstein Middle School’s heart-warming people, and authentically connecting to the GLOBAL EDUCATION. Epstein production of Annie Jr. The students CELEBRATING THE ARTS. Davis local culture. Highlights include Fragas eighth-graders in Hadas Sadero’s Bible demonstrated their musical and dramatic Academy fifth- through eighth-graders do Eume, a nature preserve in Galicia; Studies class engaged in an independent, talents, as the community came together participated in Arts and Agam day, during January-February 2018 THE JEWISH GEORGIAN Page 27

recognition, and 11 students achieved National Honor Roll. Pictured here are the medal recipients (back, from left) Ezra Mahle, Carson Wolff, Caleb Mahle, Jordan Frank, Cooper Bernath, and Lior Weber; and (front) Tyler Swartz, Peyton Frank, Ethan Peck, Jared Katz, Ethan Barr, and Ben Kalmin.

SHABBATON. On January 5-6, AJA’s which they explored Yaacov Agam’s Upper School, pictured here, held a multi-faceted kinetic art masterpieces and Shabbaton at Camp Ramah Darom. They tied them to the values we carry out in our CELEBRATING PUBLISHED POETS. had a fantastic weekend sharing havdalah, everyday lives. Through interactive art- playing games, dancing, and eating. focused learning stations, including Dance Atlanta Jewish Academy (AJA) seventh- and Art, Psalms and Poetry, and Music, graders (back, from left) Eva Beresin, students gained a greater understanding Adam Berkowitz, and Jemima Schoen; of the power of individuality and how and (front) Sara Goldberg and Ayla Cohen, many distinct pieces can come together with the guidance of Mrs. Anna Lefkoff, beautifully to form a whole, as shown here entered the Creative Communication as students review the day’s final project. poetry contest in November. They were This program provided students with a honored to have their poems chosen for better understanding of themselves and the publication in an anthology, A Celebration world around them. of Poets.

PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT. Torah Day School of Atlanta (TDSA) second- graders in Mrs. Kayla Levin class practice their handwriting skills.

BE A MENSCH EVERY DAY. In December, seventh-grade students at The Davis Academy brought a new art SERVICE LEARNING. In honor of Martin installation to life at the Middle School. Luther King Jr. Day, all of AJA participated Designed by Coach Sean Coffey to in service projects on and off campus. First- support the Keter Shem Tov Project, graders made dog toys and wrote notes for this beautiful tree will showcase the dogs in shelters; second- and tenth-graders unique leaves designed by students, with (pictured) decorated and packed boxes Jewish Studies teacher Ilan Weismark, to for the homeless; third-graders decorated WAX MUSEUM LIVE. Famous MAKING THE MOST OF MATH. Rabbi symbolize a Jewish teaching that relates to mugs for Berman Commons residents; Georgians, ranging from influential Moshe Hiller stepped into TDSA’s fourth- their names. Keter Shem Tov (“Crown of a fourth-graders decorated first aid kit tins business leaders to legendary rock stars, grade boys general studies class to give a Good Name”) emphasizes the importance for the homeless; fifth-graders visited filled the gym at The Davis Academy for practical lesson in math. The students, with of being a mensch every day. Pictured here Jacob’s Ladder; sixth-graders visited The the third-grade wax museum. Every year, Rabbi Hiller’s assistance, are figuring out are Rabbi Micah Lapidus and seventh- Packaged Good, where they packed boxes each student conducts in-depth research, how much their mishnayos trip is going to then writes and memorizes a speech grader Maggie Deutsch. for the homeless; seventh-graders packed boxes of books at Books for Africa; and cost each participant, based on the cost of about his or her selected individual’s gas, food, lodging, and more. story, hobbies, and achievements. On Upper School students visited Berman opening day, third-graders Hallie Moore, Commons residents and helped at the Marissa Ragghianti, Carly Coffey, and Ronald McDonald House. Jenna Cohen were dressed up and recited their prepared speeches to Wax Museum visitors.

ALL-SCHOOL ROCK SHABBAT. Spirit MAP CREATION. TDSA’s sixth-grade Week came to a close at the Davis Academy, girls in Mrs. Gleicher’s class are currently as the community gathered to celebrate reviewing map skills. Each was challenged an all-school Rock Shabbat. This year’s to create an island nation and draw outline, program featured a blend of traditional climate, political, and resource maps. They and modern Jewish songs, as well as HEBREW INSPIRATION. In AJA’s also had to create a history of their island secular songs, all performed by Davis Middle School Hebrew studies, students MATH MINDS. Eighty-five Davis nation that explained who founded it, what students. Rock Shabbat demonstrates the celebrated Hebrew Language Day. Academy students in third- through year it was founded, and how it happened. eighth-grade participated in the fall Noetic magic that is created when people come Students learned about Eliezer Ben Math Competition, a competition with together in the spirit of respect, love, and Yehuda, the founder of the modern the goal of honing students’ problem- celebration. Pictured (from left) are Max Hebrew language. The students were solving skills, encouraging their interest, Martin, Ross Bernath, Nolan Tuck, and asked to invent a new Hebrew word, as Frank Silverman. shown here, with inspiring results. and inspiring them to excel in math. Sixty See CLASS NOTES, page 37 out of the 85 students received honorable Page 28 THE JEWISH GEORGIAN January-February 2018

of Georgia campus. His exhibition to innovate and advance Conservative “Watercolors by Jay A. Waronker” will be Judaism’s role in North America, Israel, and on display in the Jackson Street Building around the world. USCJ provided ideas and MISH MASH through February 15. tools for how congregations can embrace change, engage key demographics such By Erin O’Shinskey SYNAGOGUES OF SUB-SAHARAN SEEKING MEANING TOGETHER. In as teens and empty nesters in their Jewish AFRICA. On January 25, 4:00 p.m., architect December, leading Jewish thinkers and journeys, and renew passion for pillars of LOCAL EDUCATOR SELECTED FOR Jay Waronker, a native Atlantan, presented a doers convened at the United Synagogue of Jewish life prayer, social justice, and Israel. ADVANCED SEMINAR. The Georgia talk on “Synagogues of Sub-Saharan Africa: Conservative Judaism (USCJ) Convention In addition to sessions and workshops, Holocaust Commission’s Judy Schancupp Architecture, Identity, and Sense of Place,” 2017 in Atlanta to meet the challenges of an the convention hosted a multi-generation attended at the Jackson Street Building, College of authentic and dynamic Jewish future. The Shabbaton and culminated with a Havdalah the Jewish Environment and Design on the University convention addressed critical issues in the concert. Foundation for Jewish community, inspiring participants the Righteous’ Advanced Seminar for Holocaust Educators, January 13-15, in Elizabeth, New Jersey. The intensive three- day, graduate- level program Rabbi Steven C. Wernick, USCJ Judy Schancupp was geared to a CEO; Reverend Natosha Reid Rice select group of of the Ebenezer Baptist Church; educators, who are already well-versed in and Jonathan Greenblatt, CEO Holocaust history. The seminar provided the and national director of the Anti- opportunity to study more focused topics Rabbi Steven C. Wernick, USCJ Defamation League, discuss the relating to the Holocaust from renowned CEO, addresses the opening importance of advocacy and scholars. Schancupp is one of 22 middle- and session the Atlanta Marriott partnership among minority groups high-school teachers and Holocaust center Marquis at the Ebenezer Baptist Church staff from Alabama, Florida, New Jersey, Texas, Georgia, Kentucky, Pennsylvania, and Delaware to attend.

INFERTILITY SENSITIVITY TRAINING. L’Chaim Sandy Springs In January and February, the Jewish Fertility Foundation (JFF) is conducting in-service On September 6, 2017, Heritage trainings at local fertility clinics, to address Sandy Springs, a not-for-profit civic the needs of observant Jewish couples and endeavor dedicated to “promoting provides information about JFF grants and history, stewarding a community park, support opportunities. Currently, four out and enhancing the cultural identity of of five clinics offer reduced rates on IVF Sandy Springs,” hosted a reception for procedures for JFF grant recipients. The first the opening of a new exhibit, “L’Chaim training, at Atlanta Center for Reproductive Sandy Springs! A Toast to Jewish Medicine’s main office, included a panel Participation in Our City.” with JFF Education/Support Co-Chairs A series of oversized, colorful Lynn Holland Goldman and Debbie Derby, panels highlighted the involvement of ASK Kollel Rabbi Yosef Shapiro, JFF the Jewish community in the growth Executive Director/Founder Elana Frank, and development of Sandy Springs. The and Dr. Robin Hickman Fogle, a JFF panels were themed, and they focused Guests representing some of the Medical Advisory Council member. Lunch on showing the vibrancy of the Jewish Jewish citizenry of Sandy Springs was served by The Spicy Peach. citizenship in the town through Jewish at the reception. schools and synagogues. It also pointed out the communities’ involvement in the city’s civic and business endeavors, including Sandy Spring’s first mayor, Eva Galmbos. In 2015, Sandy Springs established a Sister Cities relationship with Western Galilee Cluster of cities in Israel. Shown here are some scenes from the opening reception held at the organizations building and grounds. The exhibit moved from these facilities to Temple Sinai, and on January 5 it moved to The Weber School. For the next three years, it will travel to different venues throughout Sandy Springs. Sandy Springs Mayor Rusty recalls For more information or the exhibit the vibrancy that the Jewish schedule, visit heritagesandysprings. community has brought to Sandy org/3485-2/historic-resources/lchaim/ Springs. or call 404-851-9807. Jewish Fertility Foundation conducting the first in-service training January-February 2018 THE JEWISH GEORGIAN Page 29

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BY Roberta Scher

Since my last column, I have done a lot of delicious eating, tasting, and cooking, Tandoor Indian cooking sauces by Mikee both here in Atlanta and in New York City. First, after the Atlanta Kosher BBQ THE CULINARY DISRUPTER Festival this fall, I contacted Tina Cannon, reimagined as a 21st-century, multi- functioning, safe, electric smart cooker. of the grand champion team Shiksa Q & The #1 best-selling kitchen appliance It can slow cook, sauté, steam, and make Stu. (The Stu of this pair is Stuart Green.) on Amazon in 2017 was rice, and it will cook full entrees in minutes. Tina is often on the BBQ circuit and travels the Instant Pot. The Greek dessert cème yogurt by We all seem to be in a hurry all of the throughout the U.S. competing against appliance has Norman’s time, and the Instant Pot fits into this national BBQ pros. She has appeared on generated a lifestyle. Its booming community The Travel Channel and The Food Network. For the full list of Kosherfest 2017 new devoted of devotees are committed She is a nationally acclaimed pitmaster and product winners by category, visit kosherfest. following, to their IPs, and many have has won numerous awards for her cooking. com/new-product-winners-2017/. including tagged themselves “potters” Yes, she hopes to be competing again at While in New York, my husband, Allan, more and “potheads.” the 2018 Atlanta Kosher BBQ Festival! I and I were invited to a tasting dinner at the than 872,000 The Instant Pot was introduced in am delighted to share her award-winning new UN Plaza Grill in Midtown Manhattan. members of the U.S. in 2009, and millions have recipes for flanken ribs and Asian salad. This elegant new restaurant is the buzz of the the Instant been sold since then. On Amazon, In November, it was off to New York for New York kosher-food scene. Along with a Pot Facebook it has attracted more than 17,000 Kosherfest. This is my annual opportunity to few of my media friends, we were treated community and thousand reviews, overwhelmingly see what’s new in kosher from many of the to several of the restaurant’s specialties, more than 5,300 passionate, positive, and helpful. traditional and including members of the As one reviewer said, “Not only do iconic Jewish luscious kosher Instant people love their IP, but they reach out brands and appetizers, Pot community, all to share that love.” Should you buy one? to network prime steaks seeking and sharing recipes Well, now that I am a full-fledged “potter,” with other for the main and tips. Yes, I am a member of both groups! what would you expect me to say? However, kosher-food entrée, and be aware that the accompanying manual is writers and fabulous not that helpful, so be prepared to join some online media. desserts. For Disclosure—I did not want one. The of the internet groups to answer questions. It was another a look at the idea of a pressure cooker made me wary record- restaurant’s of potential safety hazards, and I certainly LOCAL NEWS breaking year full menu, didn’t want another kitchen appliance to for the ever- visit store. But, nevertheless, last year I received Get ready! Formaggio Mio, Atlanta’s expanding unplazagrill. one from my children for my birthday. new kosher dairy restaurant, is slated to kosher com. If you It took weeks until I courageously and open in January. Follow its progress on its industry. would like reluctantly opened the box and tried to Facebook page. Deep dish to see what understand the instructions. But, once I pizza from we ate and watched some YouTube videos and tried the

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BY Reuven Stein

When trying to keep kosher, nothing is more frustrating than buying an item with a “kosher” symbol and finding out that the product is not kosher. There are more than one thousand kosher symbols on various products, and some of these symbols are no guarantee that the product is kosher. When keeping kosher, one should purchase only products that have been certified via reliable orthodox supervision. The following symbols are some of the most common reliable kosher symbols. There are many more reliable kosher symbols that are not listed here. If you’re not sure about whether or not a particular symbol is reliable, check with the Atlanta Kashruth Commission, at 404- 634-4063.

Rabbi Reuven Stein is director of supervision for the Atlanta Kashruth Commission, a non- profit organization dedicated to promoting kashruth through education, research, and supervision. Jewish Women’s fund of Atlanta honors its founders and celebrates its first five years On January 17, Jewish Women’s Fund of Atlanta (JWFA) honored its three founders—Carol Cooper, Ilene Engel, and Sara Franco—and celebrated its first five years, at a community-wide luncheon held at The Temple. The event, called JWFA Ignites: Five Years, Three Founders, One Mission, was an inspirational showcase of JWFA’s efforts. In addition to presenting an honor to the founders, the luncheon featured multiple JWFA grantee partners, including Rabba Sara Hurwitz, of Yeshivat Maharat in New York, and Eliza Abusch-Magder, a junior at The Weber School and a participant in two JWFA-funded programs, jGirls Magazine and Weber’s Respect My Red violence-prevention program. The luncheon was chaired by Martha Berlin, Lisa Greenberg, and Laura Soshnik and was catered by Sandra’s Kosher Touch.

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Kosher Affairs Recipes continued from page 33 Recipes Mississippi Roast (flanken cut) beef short ribs French Onion Soup Copycat Kosher: The General Muir This is my adaptation of authentic French Vegetarian Reuben Marinade: onion soup, topped with cheesy baguettes. It The General Muir has become a landmark 6 tablespoons hoisin sauce is a rich bowl of comfort for a cold winter restaurant in Atlanta, beloved by all who 2 tablespoons sesame seed oil night. Enjoy! eat there. Sadly, it is not kosher. However, 4 tablespoons soy sauce the restaurant was kind enough to share 1/2 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup unsalted butter (divided) its popular Vegetarian Reuben sandwich 1 tablespoon red pepper flakes 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil recipe with me. I made it at home, and it 4 oz. mirin (sweet rice wine) 4 medium onions, sliced thinly was scrumptious. Thank you Chef Todd 4 tablespoons rice vinegar 2 garlic cloves, chopped Ginsberg and the restaurant team. 1 peeled chopped apple 2 bay leaves 1” piece of peeled ginger 2 fresh thyme sprigs Makes 2 sandwiches Juice of 3 tangerines Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper 3 garlic cloves 1/2 cup white wine 2 large beets This legendary recipe is an internet 2 tablespoons maraschino cherry juice 1/4 cup sherry Extra virgin olive oil sensation. I have adapted it for the 1 tablespoon flour Kosher salt kosher cook. Tagged nationally with Put all marinade ingredients in a 1 quart vegetarian broth, such as Imagine Black pepper, freshly cracked the name Mississippi Roast, it is one blender, puree, and pour over ribs. Place Brand Smoked salt of the most popular online recipes. The in a plastic bag and refrigerate six hours or 1 baguette, sliced into about 1” slices Coriander, freshly cracked recipe’s originator is Robin Chapman of more. 1/2 pound grated or sliced Gruyere or Swiss 4 slices rye bread Ripley, Mississippi, who simply called After marinating, place ribs on the grill cheese Butter it a roast. Now this slow-cooker wonder at about 375 degrees, until cooked through, Optional: 1-2 teaspoons of parve chicken 6 tablespoons sauerkraut, warmed has become an Instant Pot favorite. It turning to cook both sides (about 8 minutes bouillon powder 4 slices Gruyere (preferred) or Swiss is known as “The roast that owns the total). cheese internet.” Over medium flame, melt 1/4 cup butter ----- and olive oil in a large ovenproof pot. Russian dressing: 4-5 pound chuck roast Add sliced onions and salt. Cook on 1/4 cup mayonnaise 1 envelope brown gravy mix, such as Asian Salad by Tina Cannon low, uncovered, until the onions are golden 1 tablespoon ketchup Streit’s or Serv-A-Gravy Tina Cannon suggests serving this Asian and caramelized, about 20-25 minutes. Stir 1 tablespoon pickle relish 1 envelope parve and kosher Lipton flavored napa cabbage salad with the occasionally. 1 tablespoon lemon juice Ranch dressing mix flanken beef ribs. Add garlic, bay leaves, thyme, and 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 6-8 pepperoncini peppers from jar and ¼ pepper; simmer until the onions are very 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly cup pepperoncini juice Salad ingredients: soft. Sprinkle flour onto the onion mixture cracked 2/3 cup vegetable or beef broth 1/2 head napa cabbage, finely shredded and stir. Simmer for about 1 minute. 1/4 cup olive or canola oil 1 large carrot, grated Add wine and sherry; bring to a boil. Trim tops and bottoms from beets. 4-5 small sweet peppers and 7 sugar snap Reduce the heat, and simmer gently for Wrap the beets tightly in foil with a bit Turn Instant Pot to sauté. Add oil, peas—all sliced thinly about 5 minutes. of olive oil, salt and pepper. Roast at 350 and brown roast on both sides. 1 Granny Smith or Fuji apple, chopped and Discard the bay leaves and thyme degrees, approximately 1 hour, or until Turn off Instant Pot, and remove tossed in juice of two tangerines squeezed sprigs. Add the broth and optional bouillon tender. Let beets cool, and peel as soon roast. over apples powder, and bring the soup back to a gentle as you can handle them. (They get harder Pour broth and pepperoncini juice simmer, for 10 minutes. Season, to taste, to peel the more they cool.) You should into the Instant Pot. Dressing: with additional salt and pepper. be able to rub the skins off easily with a Put roast back in and sprinkle gravy 1/2” piece of ginger While onions are cooking, put oven on towel. mix and dressing mix over roast. Top 1 clove peeled garlic, crushed broil. Slice beets into 1/4” thick slices. with pepperoncini. Juice of 1 tangerine Arrange the baguette slices on a baking Dress liberally with olive oil, smoked Cook at high pressure on manual for 4 tablespoons rice vinegar sheet in a single layer. Brush with 1/4 cup salt, pepper, and coriander. Reserve at 50 minutes. Then use natural release for 1 tablespoon mirin melted butter. Broil until lightly brown. room temperature. 15 minutes and switch to quick release. 1/2 tsp. sesame seed oil Sprinkle the slices with the Gruyere or Swiss Butter each slice of bread on one Slice roast against the grain. 1 large pinch white sugar cheese. Return to oven and broil until bubbly side. Griddle the bread in a nonstick pan 1 large pinch salt and golden brown, about 3 minutes. Remove over medium heat, buttered side down, ----- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes from oven; put some cheesy baguettes on until golden. Place on a cutting board. top of soup and put soup back in oven to Combine dressing ingredients. Flanken Beef Ribs Combine salad ingredients. Combine keep warm. Serve piping hot. Spread 1 tablespoon on each slice of By Tina Cannon dressing ingredients in a blender and pour bread. Arrange 4 beet slices on two of the over salad. Ladle the soup in bowls and float several bread slices. Award winning beef short ribs by Tina more cheesy baguette slices on top. Top beets with 3 tablespoons of Cannon, the “Grilla Girl.” These ribs Watch Tina as she demonstrates this warm sauerkraut and 2 slices of cheese. scored her 2nd place at the World Food salad and ribs: https://www.youtube.com/ Note: The key to this soup is to be certain Put open-faced sandwich under the Championships 2017 Fire & Ice BBQ watch?v=fa4HCK5N-JY&t=20s that the onions are caramelized to a golden broiler, until the cheese melts. Competition. Tina recommends 2-3 ribs color and then simmered until softened. Remove from the broiler and top with per person. ----- the reserved bread slices. Cut sandwiches ----- using a serrated knife with confidence! 16 (or 2-3 ribs per person) cross cut (You want to cut through the sandwich on the first try to avoid the beets slipping out the sides.) Serve with half sour pickles. Page 36 THE JEWISH GEORGIAN January-February 2018 Georgia International Law Enforcement Exchange celebrates 25 years More than 200 distinguished guests including top law enforcement leaders, members of the diplomatic corps, elected officials and leaders in the business community gathered at the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta in November to recognize and honor the Georgia International Law Enforcement Exchange (GILEE) at its 25th Anniversary Gala. Master of Ceremonies Mark Winne, a news reporter at WSB-TV Action News, opened the program by acknowledging Gov. Nathan Deal and First Lady Sandra Deal, who five years earlier hosted GILEE’s 20th Anniversary celebration at Mark Winne the Governor’s Mansion. “Sandra and I are honored to have GILEE in our capital city,” said Gov. Deal, the keynote speaker. He then described several law enforcement advances in Georgia, including increases in trooper training enrollment, 20 percent salary raises for state officers and the state’s nearly $60 million investment in Gov. Nathan Deal the new Cyber Security and Innovation Training Center in Augusta. “GILEE, with its peer-to-peer training partnerships during the last 25 years, has improved law enforcement in Georgia by encouraging camaraderie and the exchange of meaningful and helpful information,” he said. Sen. Johnny Isakson, Sen. David Perdue, Georgia State University Dr. Perry Brickman, Jay Davis, and President Mark Becker, and Home Depot Robbie Friedmann co-founder Bernie Marcus provided additional commendations. President Becker said that “GILEE embodies the values and mission of Georgia State University, teaching, scholarship and service. GILEE has become the go-to source for public safety matters” “The Georgia International Law Enforcement Exchange is a great George Turner organization,” said Sen. Isakson. He spoke on GILEE’s peer-to-peer training and at major sporting events around the was speaker Vernon Keenan, director program with Israel. globe through international cooperation of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, “The sharing of information, for those and public safety training programs. To and a member of GILEE’s first counter- who have a common purpose like good date, GILEE has carried out more than terrorism training delegation to Israel in law enforcement, stronger communities 440 programs and produced 1993. and safe streets, is essentially important approximately 1,500 “GILEE, the finest to see that law enforcement works hand- graduates of its annual public safety leadership in-hand with the private sector and with peer-to-peer training course in the United government to see to it that its citizens Dante Stephenson and Robbie program in the States, has taught me are protected,” he said. “Tonight’s 25th Friedmann U.S. and around this,” said Keenan. anniversary celebration is a tribute to all the world. Of “There is a true those who have contributed in the past program and thought it should be done in those programs, brotherhood of and is a statement of the future. We’re every state of the union.” more than 200 the badge across going to continue to work together, share Georgia State University professor special briefings the U.S. and information and make our communities Robbie Friedmann founded GILEE in were provided to across countries. safer and better for the best interests of 1992 to enhance executive development more than 31,000 We want to serve our countries and our people.” and international cooperation in law law enforcement and protect. We “I want to thank a lot of people, enforcement, initially to protect Atlanta’s officers, corporate are honored to have certainly Georgia State University visitors during the 1996 Centennial security personnel GILEE in the state of for having the program and helping Olympic Games. Friedmann is now and community leaders. Georgia.” police officers and law enforcement to Professor Emeritus at Georgia State GILEE works with more Following Keenan were understand and solve the problems facing University’s Andrew Young School of than 25 states and more Colonel Mark McDonough, us today,” said Marcus. “A few years Policy Studies and serves as GILEE’s than 25 countries and has provided Commissioner of the Georgia ago, Secretary (George) Schultz and I founding director. significant assistance to several Olympic Department of Public Safety; Louis happened to meet one of the delegations GILEE now focuses on enhancing security efforts. Dekmar, President of the International in Israel, and he was astounded by this homeland security efforts in the U.S. Joining the anniversary celebration Association of Chiefs of Police and Chief January-February 2018 THE JEWISH GEORGIAN Page 37 of the LaGrange Police Department; Col. said Brickman. “He was asking for the Yitzhak Almog, Israel Police Attaché federation’s support. This meeting led to to North America, who emphasized providing the seed money to kick-start the “mutual benefits of the relationship JSU News GILEE.” between the Israel Police and police Retired Chief Turner, who was forces in North America”; and George credited with “ushering the Atlanta CELEBRATING CHANUKAH AT JSU. In response to the events of Hurricane Turner, retired Chief of the Atlanta Police Department into a new era,” When the holiday season rolls around each Harvey, JSU teens participated in a special Police Department (APD). is now Vice President of Safety and December, Jews everywhere know that fundraiser, “Hanukkah for Houston,” “In law enforcement, you can’t go Security with the Atlanta Hawks. His it’s time to light up the night with candles raising money to provide Chanukah to a better training ground than to the GILEE training in Israel gave him two burning bright. Excitement was in the air, presents to children in Houston. The food State of Israel,” said Commissioner key ideas he brought to fruition in the as more than 800 teens attended Jewish and lessons led to spirited conversations, McDonough. APD: the Video Integration Center and Student Union (JSU) Chanukah gatherings in which participants talked about the Chief Dekmar acknowledged “the Atlanta Leadership Institute. at 14 metro Atlanta high schools. significance of miracles in our lives. With the smell of delicious latkes Each teen was given a free box of colored impact that GILEE had on understanding “I am so thrilled to have had the filling the air, Rabbi Neiditch led the Chanukah candles, along with a wooden and supporting international law opportunity to partner with GILEE and proceedings at each gathering. Aside from menorah to decorate, personalize, and enforcement cooperation.” He command leaders from around the state imparting the Chanukah stories of how light, both at the JSU gatherings and at emphasized, “One invaluable experience to move our profession forward,” he the Maccabees overcame the Greeks, as home. For many, it was their first time of GILEE training is its adherence to said. and respect for civil rights and the U.S. well as the miracle of the single jug of oil lighting their own menorah. The Chanukah Dr. Friedmann commented that he lasting for eight days, Rabbi Neiditch also miracle continued to spread ever wider, as Constitution. You don’t sacrifice civil was awed by the evening. liberty for safety.” relayed and reviewed the special laws of many teens reported that they had included “We thought GILEE was over lighting the menorah. their families in home menorah lightings. Dr. Perry Brickman and Dante after the 1996 Olympics because we’d Stephenson were the evening’s honorees achieved our mission,” he said. “We for their longstanding support of GILEE. then opened statewide and nationwide Dr. Brickman was instrumental in due to tremendous demand. GILEE supporting Dr. Friedmann’s efforts in is an amazing opportunity to make a founding GILEE. They received their difference as our graduates provide awards from GILEE Board Chairman Jay better service to the communities they Teens enjoyed Davis, chairman and CEO of National serve. fresh hot Distributing Company, one of many key “I’m very proud of GILEE being a latkes at JSU supporters of the gala. part of the law enforcement community Chanukah “As the president of the Jewish here, overseas and in states like Alabama, celebrations. Federation of Atlanta 25 years ago, I had Florida, New York, North Carolina and the foresight to meet with Dr. Friedmann, Tennessee. We could not have done it then the head of the criminal justice without all of your support.” program at Georgia State University,” Classnotes From page 27 JSU teens participated in “Hanukkah for Houston” by raising money to buy presents for children who lost their homes due to Hurricane Harvey. SPELLING BEE. TDSA second- through eighth-grade students participated in the MAZEL TOV. TDSA’s second-grade boys Scripps Spelling Bee. The winners will celebrated a siyum and received their go on to participate in round one of the Chumash. Georgia Independent School Association Spelling Bee.

JSU provided 800 public school teens with free menorahs to personalize and Chanukah candles so they could celebrate at RECEIVING THE CHUMASH. Second- home with their grade girls at TDSA received their families. Chumash after performing exquisitely in a play. Page 38 THE JEWISH GEORGIAN January-February 2018

returns March 8 The 9th Annual Atlanta Jewish Israeli Yemenite funk band Bint El Music Festival (AJMF9) will run March Funk, award-winning Eurofolk music 8-25. This year’s festival features an band Beyond the Pale, and a special array of international, national, and local collaboration with ATL Collective. artists, playing to audiences at various Audiences are sure to be mesmerized by venues around Atlanta, from music these show-stopping performances. halls to synagogues. From world music Look for the Atlanta Jewish Music to children’s tunes to rock and roll, the Festival’s official lineup announcement South’s largest Jewish music fest features on January 30. Visit atlantajmf.org/ a bevy of Jewish artists and music genres ajmf9-line-up for more information and for all ages and musical tastes. to purchase tickets. This year’s musical acts include

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