JewishTHE Georgian Volume 29, Number 1 Atlanta, Georgia November-December 2016 FREE WHAT’S INSIDE A Lifetime Together Thirteen women, who have known each other since childhood, recently came together to celebrate their 75th birthdays. Page 5

A Hanukkah Like No Other Hanukkah 1975 was a time to defend and treasure Zionism. By Janice Rothschild Blumberg Page 18

Justice, Finally Attorney Christoph Rückel is using German law to send Nazi war criminals to prison. Page 15

Helping Families Grow Having earned nonprofit status, Jewish Fertility Foundation is now poised to help families struggling with infertility. Page 17

Fighting Hunger through Food Rescue Second Helpings Atlanta works with restaurants, grocers, and other donors to collect and donate leftover food. Page 16

Stitchers Unite The International Convention of the Pomegranate Guild of Judaic Needlework is coming to Atlanta, May 21-23. Page 21 Page 2 THE JEWISH GEORGIAN November-December 2016 On The Cover Bigotry will never want a pretense THE stereotype of Jews by non-Jews, regardless of Anti-Semitism.” In the 2014 report, Jewish Georgian of the geographic location, personal contact, the results of its public opinion survey Volume 29, Number 1 Atlanta, Georgia November-December 2016 FREE or even the presence of Jews in the locale. were presented. Data was collected from WHAT’S INSIDE And hand-in-hand with this bias goes direct more than 100 countries, the population A Lifetime Together BY Thirteen women, who have known each Marvin other since childhood, recently came together to celebrate their 75th birthdays. and indirect punitive actions, both bodily of which countries totaled 4,161,578,905, Page 5 A Hanukkah Botnick and financially. and, based on the survey sampling, 26%, Like No Other Hanukkah 1975 was a time to defend and treasure Zionism. or 1,090,000,000 of these people harbored By Janice Rothschild Blumberg Out of necessity, Jews have learned Page 18

Justice, Finally Attorney Christoph Rückel is using German law to send Nazi war criminals to prison. Page 15

Helping Families Grow I, like I am sure is true of many of “The number of violent anti-Semitic attacks Having earned nonprofit status, Jewish Fertility Foundation is now poised to help families struggling with infertility. you, have tried to understand one of life’s Page around the world surged nearly 40% last year, Fighting Hunger through Food Rescue perplexing and contentious perceptions by Second Helpings Atlanta works with restaurants, grocers, and other donors to collect and donate leftover food. which many categorize others, whom they Page 17 according to a report released Wednesday by

Stitchers Unite do not even know. The International Convention of the Pomegranate Guild of Judaic Needlework is coming to Atlanta, May researchers at Tel Aviv University in Israel.” 21-23. Humans are a tribal species that stake Page 21 out territorial space and are suspicious and defensive of what they perceive to be outside incursions into their territory, to accommodate their existence to this anti-Semitic attitudes. The criterion used sphere of control, and influence. As a result, prejudice, sometimes even in the face of to indicate individuals “considered to Cover illustration, a stigmatized mental mote is built to protect great peril. While the overt, derisive, and harbored anti-Semitic attitudes” was that against these outsiders. Hanukiah by David outward bigoted actions ebb and flow the respondent felt that at least six of the While the bias plays out differently with times and conditions, the underlying following 11 statements are “probably Schendowich. in diverse areas and populations, the perception continues. true”: underlying provocation is universal. It is an Present world actions would indicate 1. Jews are more loyal to Israel than to attempt to elevate one group over another that the chauvinistic racists are becoming [this country/the countries they live in]; by restricting and demeaning “outsiders,” Happy Hanukkah more active and outspoken in their 2. Jews have too much power in who are seen as different, threatening, and castigation. In an article by Kim Hielmgaard international financial markets; are, therefore, undesirable. in the April 16, 2015, issue of USA TODAY, 3. Jews have too much control over In most cases, the unfavorable she reported that, “The number of violent global affairs; viewpoint varies from one area to another anti-Semitic attacks around the world 4. Jews think they are better than other and is influenced by the makeup of the THE surged nearly 40% last year, according to people; people (i.e., religion, skin color, language, a report released Wednesday by researchers 5. Jews have too much control over the clothing, etc.) in a particular locale. As the Jewish Georgian at Tel Aviv University in Israel.” global media;

T demographics and economic competition The Jewish Georgian is published bimonthly by Eisenbolt, Ltd. It is The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) 6. Jews are responsible for most of the written for Atlantans and Georgians by Atlantans and Georgians. shifts, so do the interpersonal relationship conducts a public-opinion research survey world’s wars; of the differing segments of the population to gauge the level of anti-Semitism around Publisher Marvin Botnick and the perception of others. Co-Publisher Sam Appel the world. From the data it collects, it But what has and continues to puzzle Editor Marvin Botnick publishes its “ADL GLOBAL 100: An Index See BIGOTRY, page 5 Managing Editor Marsha C. LaBeaume me is the universal, centuries-old negative Assignment Editor Carolyn Gold Associate Editor Barbara Schreiber Copy Editor Ricky Dimon Makeup Editor Terri Christian Production Coordinator Terri Christian Designer David Gaudio Photographic Staff Allan Scher, Jonathan Paz Graphic Art Consultant Karen Paz Columnist Jonathan Barach, Janice Rothschild Blumberg, Marvin Botnick, Eva Friedlander, David Geffen, Carolyn Gold, Jonathan Goldstein, R.M. Grossblatt, Marice Katz, Balfoura Friend Levine, Marsha Liebowitz, Bubba Meisa, Erin O’Shinsky, Reg Regenstein, Stuart Rockoff, Roberta Scher, Jerry Schwartz, Leon Socol, Rabbi Reuven Stein, Ruben Stanley, Cecile Waronker

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TV series. robe, saw that it was Larry, he insisted they Looking on proudly were Joe’s parents, PARADIES FIGHTING CHILDHOOD Of the four Coolik brothers, Mike is stay, and they all ended up sharing a bed that Marty and Richard, along with countless HUNGER. Having just promoted a program one of our favorites, along with younger night, with Larry in the middle. friends and fans. Marty told us exclusively to support America’s troops and veterans, bro Sam, an Atlanta stockbroker and Larry also recalls how, at age 19, he about “the power of the press—before the philanthropist. became a vegetarian after an argument articles on Joe came out [in the AJC, The Stay tuned, and watch your TV listings with Steve Jobs (who went on to found a Neighbor Newspapers, and this column], for times and dates. company called Apple), when they were we had sold 66 tickets; afterwards, 500 were in India, leading to a close friendship that sold.” LARRY BRILLIANT’S NEW BOOK. lasted more than 40 years. Richard said he was “looking forward Bonnie Wolloff has been kvelling over her to the next concert and Joe’s blossoming cousin from Detroit, Larry Brilliant, who JAZZ PRODIGY JOE ALTERMAN career, so he can start paying his own bills.” helped eradicate smallpox, as described in BRINGS DOWN THE HOUSE. Playing his great new book, Sometimes Brilliant: to a sold-out concert hall at Oglethorpe The Impossible University, in Brookhaven, 27-year-old Adventure of pianist Joe Alterman delivered a fantastic a Spiritual performance. Seeker and Billed as “a night of jazz, blues, and Visionary funk with pianist Joe Alterman and featuring Sam and Sandra Massell Physician Jazz Orchestra Atlanta, directed by Brent Who Helped Runnels,” it was described by audience Conquer the member Bonnie Wolloff as “bringing down Atlanta-based retailer and restaurateur Worst Disease the house with the most spine-tingling, foot- Paradies Lagardère is now working to in History. stomping, body-pulsating experience of pure combat childhood hunger in the U.S., by His joy.” Joe and his band played such favorites raising funds and awareness during the Dine work has taken as “I Heard It through the Grapevine,” Out for No Kid Hungry him on travels medleys of songs by Les McCann and Richard, Joe, and Marty Alterman around the Count Basie, and other classics. program, throughout Larry Brilliant world, and he As Joe posted on Facebook, is credited with “Performing at Oglethorpe University SAM MASSELL GETS MARRIED. the month of some of history’s most important medical this past Saturday evening was such a Congratulations to Buckhead Mayor Sam September. achievements. In the decade when he lived treat! It was a huge thrill to perform for Massell, who just got married to the lovely in India, as a United Nations medical officer, such an enthusiastic audience, alongside and talented Sandra Leigh Gordy. Paradies he was heavily involved in extirpating the fantastic musicians in Jazz Orchestra It was a private ceremony, because if Lagardère smallpox from South Asia, eliminating a Atlanta. Huge thanks to Sharon Moskowitz they had invited only their good friends, shops and 10,000-year-old malady that killed more for conceiving the evening, making it they would have had to rent Turner Field. It restaurants than 500 million people in the last century. happen, and all her hard work in between; was presided over jointly by The Temple’s will donate 25 He has chaired the Presidential Brent Runnels, for kindly welcoming me Rabbi Peter Berg and Dean Sam Candler, of cents for every Advisory Committee on Bio-Surveillance into his orchestra for the evening and for The Cathedral of St. Philip. The Buckhead cup of coffee and co-founded the Seva Foundation, whose all his hard work organizing both the music Reporter tells us that “the bride’s ring was a Paradies CEO sold and will international programs have helped more and the musicians for the concert; Russell gold band inscribed with Song of Solomon Gregg Paradies also continue than 3.5 million blind people in 20 countries Dreyer, for documenting the evening with 6:3, in Hebrew, ‘I am my beloved’s, and my its year-round regain their sight. his fantastic photo work; Beryl Firestone beloved is mine.’” effort to support No Kid Hungry, by Once, after a grueling trip with his Memberg, for her killer (very niiiiice!) The couple honeymooned in, (where donating a quarter of the cost of every kid’s wife, Girija, through a series of small, promo poster. Another huge thanks to both else?), Buckhead, the extraordinary village meal served in its restaurants. impoverished Indian villages, they checked the musicians in Jazz Orchestra Atlanta— Sam has nurtured and promoted and run For information on Paradies into an upscale government rest house in y’all sounded absolutely fantastic, and it for the last few decades, as head of The Lagardère’s philanthropic initiatives, visit “the most remote corner of India, after the was a treat to play with you guys—and that Buckhead Coalition. paradieslagardere.com and nokidhungry. worst night of our lives,” where they were truly wonderful audience. A special night to Most people at 89 don’t buy green org. A sister visit over there was good, and my hotel was just five minutes from Helen’s place. I couldn’t wait to see her—I checked in, and soon I BY Marice was there with her! It was such a great reunion—hugging, Katz kissing, visiting, and holding on tightly. Helen is amazing—sharp mind, but in a wheelchair, due to a bad back and a few In August, I decided to make a trip to other physical problems. California, to see my sister Helen. It had We had a great time for the few days I been a while since I had seen her, but we was there. I also want to say the facility was By the way, Helen has a birthday on has awful traffic;even worse than ours. The stay in close touch, talking several times a beautiful big white house, with a white December 20—she will be 96 years old. She only negative was the jetlag, which lasted a day. However, we both wanted to get fence around it, lovely green front and back told me many times that she was overjoyed for about a week after I got back home. together in person. yards, and a modern interior. It has a staff of that I had come to see her, and I told her often Wishing you a happy and healthy 5577 She lives in Sherman Oaks. The trip really good caretakers. how happy I was to be with her. California and 2017. 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placed on Jews in the Middle Ages. The half patriotism. We treat them as slaves, and great statesmen and soldiers, their natural Bigotry following is an excerpt from that speech. wonder that they do not regard us as brethren. philosophers, their historians and their “But why a man should be less fit . . We drive them to mean occupations, and poets. From page 2 . because he wears a beard, because he then reproach them for not embracing “What nation ever contended more does not eat ham, because he goes to the honourable professions. We long forbade manfully against overwhelming odds for 7. Jews have too much power in the synagogue on Saturdays instead of going them to possess land; and we complain that its independence and religion? What nation business world; to the church on Sundays, we cannot they chiefly occupy themselves in trade. We ever, in its last agonies, gave such signal 8. Jews don’t care what happens to conceive. The points of difference between shut them out from all the paths of ambition; proofs of what may be accomplished by a anyone but their own kind; Christianity and Judaism have very much to and then we despise them for taking refuge brave despair? 9. People hate Jews because of the way do with a man’s fitness to be a bishop or in avarice. During many ages we have, “And if, in the course of many centuries, Jews behave; a rabbi. But they have no more to do with in all our dealings with them, abused our the oppressed descendants of warriors and 10. Jews have too much control over his fitness to be a magistrate, a legislator, or immense superiority of force; and then we sages have degenerated from the qualities the United States government; and a minister of finance, than with his fitness are disgusted because they have recourse of their fathers, if, while excluded from the 11. Jews still talk too much about what to be a cobbler. Nobody has ever thought to that cunning which is the natural and blessings of law, and bowed down under happened to them in the Holocaust. of compelling cobblers to make any universal defense of the weak against the the yoke of slavery, they have contracted I can understand how it is possible for declaration on the true faith of a Christian. violence of the strong. some of the vices of outlaws and of slaves, one person to adversely judge the character “The honourable Member for Oldham “But were they always a mere money- shall we consider this, as matter of reproach of another individual based on perceived tells us that the Jews are naturally a mean changing, money-getting, money-hoarding to them? Shall we not rather consider it as actions in the above categories. I have great race, a sordid race, a money-getting race; race? Nobody knows better than my matter of shame and remorse to ourselves? difficulty, however, in understanding the that they are averse to all honourable honourable friend the Member for the “Let us do justice to them. Let us open basis of a bias against a group of people callings; that they neither sow nor reap; University of Oxford that there is nothing to them the door of the House of Commons. with whom there has been no individual that they have neither flocks nor herds; that in their national character which unfits them Let us open to them every career in which contact and who are personally unknown. usury is the only pursuit for which they are for the highest duties of citizens. He knows ability and energy can be displayed. Till we Thomas Babington Macaulay fit; that they are destitute of all elevated that, in the infancy of civilisation, when have done this, let us not presume to say that (1800–1859) who is characterized in the and amiable sentiments. Such, Sir, has in our island was as savage as New Guinea, there is no genius among the countrymen of Encyclopaedia Britannica as a “leading every age been the reasoning of bigots. when letters and arts were still unknown Isaiah, no heroism among the descendants figure in an age of great orators,” more They never fail to plead in justification of to Athens, when scarcely a thatched hut of the Maccabees.” eloquently expressed reality as compared to persecution the vices which persecution has stood on what was afterwards the site of This is truly an enigma. But the most perception. On April 17, 1833, he delivered engendered. Rome, this contemned people had their amazing piece of this narrative is that a speech in the House of Commons of the “England has been to the Jews less than fenced cities and cedar palaces, their over the centuries, in spite of the hatred, United Kingdom on the civil disabilities of half a country; and we revile them because splendid Temple, their fleets of merchant persecution, vilification, torture, and the Jews — legal restrictions and limitations they do not feel for England more than a ships, their schools of sacred learning, their depravation, the Jews live on. Celebrating friendship, fellowship, and birthdays Thirteen Jewish women born and raised B’rith Girls), DOZ (Daughters of Zion), came back to Atlanta and reunited with their community really was. It cemented in Atlanta came together at Villa Christina, girls basketball games, and ballroom friends, as if they never left. friendships, provided purpose and direction, in Dunwoody, on September 9, to celebrate dancing lessons at the old Atlanta Jewish Over the years, they became aware and created lasting relationships. their 75th birthdays. Community Center, on Peachtree Road. of how important growing up in a Jewish These women have known each They shared their experiences and other since early childhood, including memories of growing up in the Atlanta Brownies, Sunday school, Hebrew school, Jewish community. Some of the women AA Synagogue confirmation, BBG (B’nai went off to college or moved away, but

At the September 9 celebration: (front, from left) Charlotte Blass Kaminsky, Sherry Adelman King, Bruceyne Kalish Lando, Cookie Friedland Aftergut, Eleanor Leff Butler Schwartz, and Rica Levy Pieniek; and (back) Peggy Schaffer Slotin, Madolin Perling Seldes, Alice Isenberg Sanders Whiten, Brownies at the Woody Willow Show, on Channel 8, with their leader, Mrs. Barbara Taffel Tourine, Gail Feldser Natter, Bunny Rothberg Rosenberg, and Janie Gavrin. The Brownie troop was sponsored by the AJCC on Peachtree. Annie Ruth Tillem Kaye Page 6 THE JEWISH GEORGIAN November-December 2016 From Harbin to Holon—the last leg of a centuries-old odyssey

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The story of the Jews is one of fleeing from persecution in hopes of finding a place to live in peace and raise their families. Sorrowfully, history is replete with such tales. The following is the conclusion of one such journey. Pesia Gourovich was born in the French Concession area of Shanghai, in 1937. Her Lazar, Pesia, and Tatiana with a friend Pesia, Eli, and Frimet family left Ukraine to escape the pogroms, aboard the SS General Meigs first settling in Harbin, China, and then, in 1934, moving to Shanghai, China. “These Pesia Gourovich Russian Ashkenazim,” a historian has written, “served as the middle class of the save these Jews, as the Communist Chinese Jewish community in Shanghai.” forces approached the city. Pesia’s father, Lazar, and her mother, “In spite of the emergency,” Professor Tatiana, were married in 1934, and, together Ofer noted, “no additional immigration with his family, opened a dry-goods store. permits were issued by the United States or Three years later—the year that Pesia other countries. Request by the International was born—the Japanese forces captured Refugee Organization (IRO) to Australia, Shanghai. Japan, and the Philippines to grant the “The first eight years of my life,” refugees temporary havens were rejected. Pesia told me recently in her home, in Thankfully, a Jewish state, Israel, now Holon, Israel, “I experienced the Japanese existed.” occupation of Shanghai. A curfew was At first, there were 1,000 visas to enforced in the city; we were home on Israel available; then it was decided the time.” She remembers the actions of the entire Jewish community of Shanghai must conquerors. “There were many military leave. Moreover, the IRO was requested to parades by the Japanese, carrying rifles underwrite the transportation of the refugees armed with bayonets, marching proudly to Israel. The IRO was expected “to give the through the Shanghai streets.” Israeli move its blessing fiscally.” The atomic bombs ended World War II; Moshe Yuval, the Israeli consul Shanghai excitedly welcomed the arrival of from New York, was sent to Shanghai in American troops. “I cannot forget,” Pesia December 1948 to distribute the 7,000 smiled, “the enormous chocolate bars that visas that had been allocated. This large The family today with Pesia Goldstein (back, 5th from left) and Pinchas the Shanghai children received from the number would make it possible for Jews in Goldstein, her husband (front, seated) soldiers; truly forgotten treats.” Shanghai, Harbin, and other cities to leave Professor Dalia Ofer sketched the China. wartime Jewish history of Shanghai. Marcia Ristaino, in her book Port 228 passengers in early 1949 on the first were underway—the Communist Chinese “The city was a transit station for 20,000- of Last Resort, explained what happened leg to Israel.” Pesia and her family bought could not reach us.” 30,000 refugees who had reached there by next. “The IRO provided the necessary passage on the Meigs for their voyage. In When the Meigs docked in San 1941. From November 1938, following transportation, and in December 1948 the February and March, when the two ships Francisco, Pesia received a gift, which she Kristallnacht, until August 1939, Jews from SS Wooster Victory left from Shanghai with deposited their Jews on the American west treasures. A representative of the community Germany and Austria escaped to Shanghai 892 passengers on board for a two-month coast, the Shanghai refugees boarded sealed presented each traveler with a siddur, a in large numbers.” Ofer notes, “The city had sail to Italy and then Israel.” “liberty” trains for transport through the Bible, and a Haggadah. Pesia annually uses no immigration restrictions; it was inhabited The Palestine Post, February 16, 1949, U.S. her Haggadah; the sentiment surrounding by approximately four million Chinese and described the religious passengers as the What was this train? “The displaced the volume makes it special to the touch. about 100,000 foreigners—who enjoyed SS Wooster Victory docked. “The leaders persons, stateless for the most part, were The 228 passengers were led to the “liberty” special privileges. Amazingly, Jewish of the community in Shanghai came with without visas and were to travel under guard train; the guards were in place. Pesia and refugees could enter without a visa or any six Torahs from the Ohel Moshe, Minyan on the train until they boarded ship at New her family were placed in a Pullman car, sort of entry papers.” HaZedek, and Ohel Yaakov synagogues. York.” containing beds to sleep on throughout the “With the war over, my father and With the transfer of the scrolls of the law,” it Henry Morgenthau, Jr., Secretary of the trip. grandfather operated their stores in the was reported, “we have brought a part of our Treasury under President Roosevelt, was During the 5,000-kilometer train ride French Concession area of Shanghai,” said lives to Israel. A synagogue, Ohel Moshe livid. “This great country of mine does not included a stop in Atlanta, Georgia, where Pesia. “I went to the same French school Shanghai, will be established.” open its arms to you, instead putting you in members of the Atlanta Jewish community as before; there was little change in my Ristaino pointed out that another ship, a closed train.” hosted them. That stop was described in the personal existence.” Pesia’s family was part the SS Castle Bianco, left later in December Pesia and her family were on the second Southern Israelite, the city’s Anglo-Jewish of a small group of Jews who seemed not to 1948, with 900 passengers aboard for ship to arrive in California, on March 12. paper, edited by Adolph Rosenberg. have any concerns. another two-month voyage. After that, in In reflecting on the Meigs, Pesia recalled The front-page headline stated: In the summer and fall of 1948, Adolf February and March 1949, two other ships that the men and women were forced to “Second Shanghai Refugee Train Passes Grassgold, the Shanghai representative of sailed east to San Francisco. “They were be separated. “The food was barely edible. Through Atlanta.” Led by Sol Eplan and the Joint Distribution Committee, reported the SS General Gordon and the SS General They tried to heat it up, but when you Erwin Zaban, funds had been collected at that there were 5,343 Jewish refugees in Meigs, which, together, transported 479 and received your portion, it was cold. But we Shanghai. 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state. Now I was about to become a part of a grandmothers, I have concerns about what shalom—quality of life, a good education, Harbin to Holon country that no one believed could possibly the future will be for our grandchildren. and the opportunity to earn a living. We, be. On that day, I did not realize that Israel Two have already been in the Israel Defense who came six decades ago, have constructed From page 6 would be my permanent home, where I Forces. a strong foundation. Hopefully, the leaders would marry, give birth to two daughters, “What I hope for them is peace— of Israel will build upon it.” the Progressive and Mayfair Clubs. and have five grandchildren. We were The train, with its 228 refugees, arrived joining olim of all ages, who would build mid-morning, on Wednesday, March 16, this Jewish nation.” 1949. The Terminal Station, where it Disembarking, Pesia; her mother, stopped, was filled with Atlanta Jewish Tatiana; her father, Lazar; and her community members. grandmother were met by officials of the One whom I knew well was Irving ministry of absorption, who were there Libowsky, commander of the Atlanta Post to process them. Each was given an Israel of the Jewish War Veterans. His family identity card, a teudat zehut. The new indicated to me that this was a great moment arrivals were then taken to a “threshold for him. Working tirelessly, he collected a camp,” called shaar ha-aliyah (Gateway to wide variety of items for gifts. Immigration). According to the Southern Israelite, “I do recall we were given medical “women gave up their bridge games and checkups,” Pesia said, “and my parents luncheons in order to pack the gifts for and grandmother were sprayed with DDT.” quick transmission.” Hannah Weinstein, a The family was in the threshold camp only refugee who settled in Atlanta, was there to a few months. Pesia’s father had brought see a relative. funds with him from Shanghai and thus had The rules for the train were: no refugee sufficient key money to obtain an apartment could get off, they could only stand on the in Kiryat Motzkin for the family. They steps of their car; their gifts could be handed moved in August, and shortly thereafter to them. The guards made sure that all this Pesia’s brother, Eli, was born. was enforced. “The local school for my age was just Now the “liberty” train was off to New across the street from our apartment in York. Kiryat Motzkin. The teachers were helpful At Ellis Island, the refugees boarded a to me and the other olim students, because large ship, the USS General Ballou. Their we did not know any Hebrew. Most of the trip to Italy from the U.S. was much nicer sabras in the class were nice. It did not take than their earlier voyage. long to learn Hebrew, and then I helped Upon docking in Naples, the passengers other olim students.” were transported across Italy to the Barletta Pesia married Pinchas Goldstein, in DP camp, near Trani. It was a six-week 1961. A Holocaust survivor from Roumania, wait until they could sail to Israel. The he spent 30 years in the Israeli Navy. Pesia voyage on the Carpo D’Oglio from Trani became a librarian, after initially being a was uneventful, even though the ship sailed public school teacher. She and Pinchas, from the second day of Pesach until Pesach who passed away several years ago, have was over. two daughters, Sigalit and Tal, who are Pesia recalled, “All of a sudden, Haifa married and the parents of the five Goldstein came into view. We cheered as we saw the grandchildren. port area, in which a number of ships were “This is an amazing nation; I am flying the Magen David flag. Only a year indeed blessed to have watched it grow in earlier, my aunt said there was a Jewish my 63 years here,” Pesia said. “Like all Page 8 THE JEWISH GEORGIAN November-December 2016

Jewish heritage and traditions outside of a BBYO LEADERSHIP TRAINING. More synagogue,” Singer says. than 100 teen members of the MJCCA’s Attending the luncheon presentation BBYO (B’nai B’rith Youth Organization), MJCCA News were Sally Levine, executive director of the program recently attended a weekend Georgia Commission on the Holocaust, as Leadership Training Institute (LTI), at BOOK FESTIVAL CONTINUES. One of well as Gary Alexander and Charles Berk, Camp Coleman in Cleveland, Georgia. the community’s most anticipated cultural board members of the Georgia Commission Atlanta Council BBYO Teens were engaged events, the 25th Edition of the Book Festival on the Holocaust. in chapter and council meetings, traditional of the Marcus Jewish Community Center Created in 2008, the JCC Krakow, BBYO programs, and leadership training (MJCCA), bringing the best in cultural arts located just 45 miles from Auschwitz, hosts sessions. and literary voices to Atlanta, continues festivals, film screenings, book promotions, Teens also gained valuable information through November 20. Each year, the and lectures. It houses the only Jewish from guest speakers Suzanne Simkin, co- Book Festival’s exceptional repertoire has library in Krakow that is open to people of founder of PeaceLoveMom; Tamar Gez, something to offer all book lovers. More all faiths. Its active Senior Club, the Krakow Israeli emissary; Scott Magat, high school than 13,000 visitors come together to listen Jewish Students’ Club, and a variety of engagement associate, Alpha Epsilon Pi programs for children are helping to support International; Hannah Boresow, graphic to, meet, and engage with their favorite Jeffrey Toobin local, national, and international authors. the viability of the city’s thriving Jewish designer, SeeMeDesign; and Michelle “Whether you are an artist or musician; community. Krebs Levy, founder and CEO, The Sixth a scholar or historian; a reader of mystery, The MJCCA Lisa F. Brill Institute Point. humor, or fiction, this Book Festival has for Jewish Learning sponsored Singer’s “It’s amazing to see what motivates something for you,” said Deborah Jacobs, presentation. For more information about these teens to do so many great things,” said Book Festival co-chair. “The 25th Edition the Brill Institute or the Florence Melton Scott Magat. “They all want to learn how to offers a range of new programs: a live School of Adult Jewish Learning, contact become better leaders, not just in BBYO, but musical concert, a cultural Jewish food Dr. Shelley Buxbaum, director, at shelley. in their community, too. They inspire me to tasting, ‘In Conversation’ interviews [email protected], or 678-812-4152. do more in my community, and I was lucky between authors and local journalists, and enough to work with them all weekend.” various book club programs.” Teens also completed an anonymous “For 16 days, we invite people from Andy Cohen social issues survey on topics including across the Southeast to meet these renowned substance abuse, domestic violence, LGBTQ+ issues, and interfaith relationships, authors,” added Dee Kline, Book Festival ARTS AND CULTURE SEASON co-chair. “Book lovers can’t wait for this in an effort to tailor future programming CONTINUES. The MJCCA presents An to suit the teens’ needs. After powerful year’s lineup of unique events, featuring Acoustic Evening with Matisyahu, bringing everything from comedy and cooking, to presentations from teen leaders and three the Reggae Superstar back to Atlanta (two rounds of voting, teens chose to advocate for health and Hollywood; from terrorism and nights, two venues) January 7, 2017, 8:00 kidnapping, to Israel and politics, and much suicide prevention and further awareness of p.m., at the MJCCA, 5342 Tilly Mill Road, teen suicide in their community and BBYO more.” Dunwoody, and January 8, 8:00 p.m., at Featured authors include Peter Bergen, chapters. City Winery, Ponce City Market, 650 North Atlanta native Jennifer Singer (left) For more information on MJCCA’s Andy Cohen, Yael Dayan, Jonathan Safran Avenue. Tickets are $45-$65 and $100 VIP, Foer, Daniel Gordis, Shep Gordon, Alice and Sherie Gumer, past president of BBYO program, contact David Hoffman which includes a meet- and-greet, photos the MJCCA, reunite at Singer’s talk at 678-812-3974 or david.hoffman@ Hoffman, Carson Kressley, Kenny Loggins, and autographs. Jeffrey Toobin, and many more. Local about today’s Jewish life in Krakow, atlantajcc.org. For more information or to purchase Poland. (photos courtesy of MJCCA) authors include Brian Curtis, Zoe Fishman, tickets, visit atlantajcc.org/boxoffice, or call Jesse Itzler, and Jeffrey Selman. at 678-812-4002. Most events will be held at the Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta, 5342 Tilly Mill Road, Dunwoody. To purchase tickets or for more information, call 678-812-4005 or visit atlantajcc.org/ bookfestival. The Book Festival’s Social Action Project, Project GIVE, supports ORT Atlanta’s Annual “ORT My School” project, in which young Atlantans help refurbish a local Title I school. ORT’s mission is to BBYO members convened for a bring education to disadvantaged students Jennifer Singer (left) and Dr. Shelley weekend of leadership training and around the world. This year, volunteers Buxbaum, director of MJCCA Lisa F. fun. (photos courtesy of MJCCA) will help Dobbs Elementary School build a Brill Institute for Jewish Learning library. Visitors are invited to bring books that are new or gently used, secular, and Matisyahu appropriate for elementary school students to the Book Festival. A bin will be at the JEWISH LIFE IN KRAKOW. Atlanta MJCCA front desk until November 30. native and Epstein School graduate Jennifer Singer, director of external relations at the Jewish Community Center of Krakow, Poland, recently gave a compelling, firsthand report on Jewish life in Krakow today, to a standing-room only crowd at the MJCCA. Leadership Training Institute “It is a testament to the strength of participants enjoyed a Havdalah an expanding Jewish community, that the Dr. Shelley Buxbaum (left), director ceremony and song session around JCC Krakow now has a membership of of the Lisa F. Brill Institute for Jewish a campfire. 800, including 80 Holocaust survivors, and Learning and Deborah Jacobs, continues to thrive as a vital cultural center, co-chair of the MJCCA 2016 Book Deborah Jacobs and Dee Kline, Book where young and old can reconnect to their Festival See MJCCA, page 9 Festival co-chairs November-December 2016 THE JEWISH GEORGIAN Page 9 The wonders ofm u s i c BY Balfoura “Bo” Levine

For at least two decades, I’ve been a subscriber to the Atlanta Symphony, enjoying each season’s productions with much delight. For an alternative musical experience these days, The Renaissance, the senior retirement community where I live, offers a weekly concert of classical music on the widescreen television in our theater room, comfy chairs and all. On Monday afternoons, we enjoy world-renowned top-notch orchestras, featuring soloists of international fame. I feel as though I’m sitting in the loge section of any symphony hall and, through the lens of the great camera technicians, observing every movement of each musician. I especially notice the conductor’s hands fluttering like graceful Some of the international concert Atlanta Symphony Orchestra bird wings; I love watching the slim fingers venues are spectacular, and I notice that in play the flute and other wind instruments, Europe, everyone dresses to the hilt—men as well as the strong nimble fingers flying are in coats and ties, and women are in their over the immense grand piano’s keyboard. evening dresses and gowns. “We are very proud to host an activity Occasionally, the camera will pan over the A little point of interest—the male where the power of food serves as a common piano’s famous name—Steinway & Sons or, MJCCA News musicians are usually in the majority, with ground for people of all ages,” says Laura on rare occasions, Yamaha. only a few women scattered mainly in the Ross, MJCCA associate program director. Some weeks ago, the audience was From page 8 string sections or a couple amongst the For more information on the culinary awestruck, as was I, watching youngsters woodwinds. In the past, I had heard that arts program at MJCCA, contact Laura from various countries competing in St. Europeans wear their wedding bands on Ross, at 678-812-3971 or laura.ross@ Petersburg, Russia. Some were as young their right hand. Well, sure enough, these atlantajcc.org. as 11 years of age, barely able to reach the

I feel as though I’m sitting in the loge section of any symphony hall and, through the lens of the great camera technicians, observing every A traditional circle of thanks signified the official close of BBYO’s unifying movement of each musician. LTI Convention, at Camp Coleman, August 26-28. Students partner with seniors at BONDING THROUGH BAKING. Food an intergenerational cooking class brings people of all ages together, not only (photos courtesy of MJCCA) to eat, but also to share knowledge, culture, musicians did wear their rings accordingly. and mutual respect. Such was the case at piano’s pedals. But, could they ever play the As for our non-musical pleasure and the Marcus Jewish Community Center of most difficult pieces of the great composers. information, we also enjoy fine lecture Atlanta, where teens and seniors recently The audience went wild and applauded series and courses with excellent lecturers— joined together to bake and bond, at an those talented children. I am sure we all professors from various American intergenerational cooking class. recall Van Cliburn, a teenager from Texas, universities—sharing their vast knowledge. The MJCCA hosted the class at its winning the Tchaikovsky piano competition We even have lecturers from our very own Kuniansky Family Center, in conjunction in Russia many years ago. Emory University—right here in our own with the Jewish Federation of Greater In the last month or so, there have been theater. Atlanta, Jewish Family & Career Services, additions to our theater entertainment— There is no reason to complain of and Ageless Interaction. The event brought beloved operas such as Carmen and boredom or not broaden one’s horizons together high-school students from The La Bohème and classic ballets such as by always learning something new. Life is Weber School, and senior citizens, to prepare Teens and seniors build bonds as Cinderella and the very beautiful Sleeping good here in Atlanta. a meal, while also promoting meaningful they bake and prepare a meal Beauty. My cup runneth over, y’all. God bless America. conversations. Page 10 THE JEWISH GEORGIAN November-December 2016 Doctors run in the family Albert Einstein College of Medicine, and earned her medical degree in gynecology and obstetrics. She spent her internship in BY Leon North Carolina. In 1995, Lillian joined a group Socol practice in Atlanta, where, by her estimate, she delivered 3,000 babies. During that time, she also became a licensed mohel, Both of Lillian Schapiro’s parents performing more than 500 brit milahs. were doctors, so it was not surprising that She remained in the dual practice of she chose to follow a career in medicine. gynecology and obstetrics until this past Lillian’s mother was born in Berlin. October, when she opened her own office When the Nazis were on the rise, she near The William Breman Jewish Home Ruth, Lillian, Sarah, Robert, and Rebecca Schapiro fled to Holland and decided to concentrate on gynecology. and remained Lillian met her future husband, from the comfort of home, tests for more considerable focus and effort to helping there until the Robert Schapiro, when he solicited her than 100 different genetic diseases, and its women struggling with incontinence. war was over. for a contribution to the Atlanta Jewish new Jewish panel screens for more than 40 Many women experience this condition as At age 14, she Federation. Mr. Schapiro is the current diseases that are common among people they age. Dr. Schapiro she feels that her settled in Queens, dean of the Emory School of Law. The of Jewish ancestry. Even more, JScreen experience with therapy and surgery can New York. Schapiros have three daughters, including provides results by way of a certified often cure or relieve this condition, which She received twins who are sophomores at Yale. One genetic counselor, so couples can ask has a multitude of causes, cures, and relief her degree in is considering going into medicine. The questions, better know what their results options. psychiatry from youngest is in the eighth grade and had mean, and talk through all of their options, Both her family history and her bat mitzvah Queens College. her last year at The Temple, in to help ensure a healthy baby. personal journey have come full circle, and Dr. Lillian Schapiro Lillian’s father, Atlanta. She also has given her time to various are woven into her new practice. She has a native-born Dr. Schapiro has long felt that Jewish causes and organizations, both Jewish a staff member from Cameroon and one American, graduated from the University of women need to see gynecologists who are and general. Dr. Schapiro has spent time from South America, whose family, like Chicago, also with a degree in psychiatry. proactive in addressing special concerns in third-world countries, such as the Schapiro’s, left Germany when she was After several moves, the family settled beginning with preconception. She has Democratic Republic of the Congo, where five. To cap off her excitement, Schapiro in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, where Lillian actively supported JScreen, the innovative, she examined and treated women for is delighted that her father, psychiatrist attended private school. She graduated national genetic screening program conditions that are prevalent there. Elliott Goldstein, has his office in the from Yale University, in New Haven, based out of Emory University School In her new practice, she plans to devote building next to hers. Connecticut, entered graduate school at of Medicine. JScreen, which can be used JELF event raises $250,000 for interest-free student loans

Nancy Galanti, Eydie Koonin, and Joanne Birnbrey With a packed house of nearly 700 Jack and Lynne Halpern attendees, Flourish in Buckhead was truly flourishing on August 30, for the Jewish Marianne Garber, Adam Garber, Educational Loan Fund’s annual event, his wife Sara Landis, and Stephen featuring Jesse Itzler. Jesse, an author, Garber entrepreneur, and philanthropist, spoke about his career, his tools, and his strategies for success. Honoring longtime JELF activists and community leaders Marianne and Stephen Garber, the event raised an impressive $250,000 for JELF, an established non- Jen and Stan Lowenstein with profit organization that grants interest-free Marianne Garber loans to Jewish students in need of higher students in need, to give them an opportunity education. Event co-chairs were Joanne to succeed that wasn’t otherwise afforded to Karen Paz and Roy Cranman and Eddie Birnbrey and Nancy and Ronnie them.” Galanti. “By the end of this year, we will have 4.6% interest rate, a JELF recipient can save “JELF’s mission is especially relevant awarded $800,000 in interest-free loans more than $2,600 on a $5,000 loan.... Think in a time when student loan debt is at an all- across our five-state region,” said JELF about the ability that JELF has to lower the time high,” said CEO Jenna Shulman. This student loan debt of Jewish students in our Jesse Itzler with Steve Koonin Board President Marianne Garber. “At a organization is dedicated to serving Jewish area.” November-December 2016 THE JEWISH GEORGIAN Page 11

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Other individual food category winners were: Brisket—The Brisketeers Adam & Eve’s BBQ Cloven Hoof BBQ Ribs—Cloven Hoof BBQ Chicken—DCFR Smoke Showing BBQ (DeKalb County Fire Rescue) In other categories that contributed to the grand championship, Grillin’ Tefillin placed first for team name, and Cloven Hoof BBQ placed first for booth. In two side competitions, the DCFR Smoke Showing BBQ took the Servicemen’s Cup from the Dunwoody PD and first-time Cobb County PD K-9 Unit; and the Epstein Grillin’ Tefillin (photos: David Adler School of Rack bested AJA’s Holy Smokers photography) for the Kosher Cup. The Brisketeers The 25 teams were supported by 125 second-place from the winners, and only volunteers, who helped with planning, set- two points separated the second- and third- and as part of Operation BBQ Relief up, on-site management, and cleanup. place teams. We hope all of our teams will (operationbbqrelief.org), in Lumberton, “This was a great community event, sign up for a rematch next year and that our North Carolina, the HOD brought enough brisket for 450 meals. Additionally, Keith and everyone who participated—the teams, sponsors join them.” DCFR Smoke Showing BBQ our volunteers, and our generous sponsors— Proceeds from the event are being Marks, of Keith’s Corner Bar-B-Que, and made a huge contribution to the charities donated by the HOD lodges to Atlanta-area Jody Pollack, of HOD Lodge Shimshon, that will benefit from the competition and charities The Weinstein Hospice, I Care prepared approximately 37,000 meals festival,” said Jody Pollack, event chairman Atlanta, and the Cobb County Police K-9 between Wednesday, October 12, and receive the latest news on the competition and a member of the Governing Lodge of Unit. In addition, the HOD lodges donated Thursday, October 13. 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Using today’s German courts to convict yesterday’s Nazis Christoph Rückel, Ph.D., a German for “facilitating the mass murder of at attorney with offices in Munich and least 300,000 Hungarian Jews.” Reinhold Program presented by Dusseldorf, Germany, and Atlanta, has Hanning, 94, an Auschwitz guard, was Eternal-life Hemshech accomplished, with a team of lawyers, sentenced, in June 2016, to five years, the seemingly impossible—winning as accessory to the “murder of 170,000 convictions and prison sentences in German Hungarian Jews.” They have appealed their December 11 courts against Nazi criminals, now in sentences. Both men are still alive. their 90s, as accessories to the killings of “There is no statute of limitations on hundreds of thousands of Hungarian Jews in murder in Germany,” said Rückel. “The 2:00 p.m. Auschwitz. Nuremberg trials were about the Holocaust On Sunday, December 11, 2:00 p.m., and crimes against humanity during war. 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Knowing that for the long haul, increasing our impact, action project, unbeknownst to me, fellow by contributing just 90 minutes of your time building community, and inspiring others congregant Guenther Hecht had expressed each month you can positively impact so along the way. Please join us for the ride! his interest in starting a congregational food many people seeking assistance is fulfilling, Visit secondhelpingsatlanta.org/ rescue group. Guenther was a veteran in rewarding, and empowering. Doing good support/ to become a SHA financial donor. the food rescue business; he is the founder in the community feels good. If you have a To volunteer, contact Laura Labovitz at of Second Helpings Hilton Head, a very car, a loving heart, and helping hands, please [email protected]. For more successful nonprofit with United Way agency join the Second Helpings Atlanta family of information on the Food for Thought and status. Introductions were made, visions volunteers and financial donors. The value Corporate Kitchen programs, or to become were shared, fellow congregant Shirley we place on personal relationships informs a food donor, contact Executive Director Joe Leaderman Bernes came on board, and our everything we do. We are affecting positive Labriola, at [email protected]. congregational project, Second Helpings, was born. the important work we do. LEARNING HOW TO DRIVE We grew by leaps and bounds and ultimately became too large for the confines Our vision was to create a vibrant of a congregational project. Transitioning to community of food rescuers—neighbors an independent 501(c)(3) non-profit status helping neighbors—that would expand in in January 2013, Second Helpings was BUSINESS BITS scope and impact over time. We needed renamed Second Helpings Atlanta (SHA), volunteers to pick up excess healthful food, Inc. Stephanie Wyatt and David Schoenberg, LITWIN NAMED TO BOARD OF food donors (restaurants, grocery stores, both longtime SHA volunteers, served as our By Marsha Liebowitz markets, and schools) willing to donate their first two presidents, and, in 2015, we hired VISITORS. Atlanta attorney Richard C. Litwin has been appointed to the University leftover food, and social service partner Executive Director Joe Labriola, who has CORFAC AWARD. Joel & Granot brought tremendous leadership, outreach, of South Carolina Board of Visitors, for a agencies (non-profits that work with food Real Estate/CORFAC International was insecure families) to distribute the food. and momentum to our organization. This past three-year term. recently recognized as a Platinum 2016 During the High Holy Days, we presented May, we reached the astounding milestone of He will assist the our project to the congregation, and true to rescuing our five-millionth pound of food. Standards of Excellence Award winner, board of trustees form, Temple Sinai members stepped right during a September 23 ceremony, at the and the president in up to the plate. BREAKING THE SPEED LIMIT organization’s Fall Summit, in Toronto. the advancement of Our first food donor was Holy These awards recognize CORFAC firms the university, and where appropriate, Innocents’ Episcopal School, Temple Sinai’s Today, SHA has more than 400 that exceed industry standards and operate neighbor, with whom we had a long-standing volunteers, more than 60 food donors (e.g., the University of with CORFAC’s core values, mission, and South Carolina relationship. The Community Assistance Whole Foods, Trader Joe’s, Publix, Fresh vision in mind. The winning firms are the Center (formerly called the Community Market, Sprouts, The Davis Academy, and System. Activities CORFAC affiliates who participate at the include the Student Action Center, or CAC) became our first Cox Enterprises), and a network of more than Richard C. Litwin partner agency for distributing the rescued 30 partner agencies (e.g., CAC, Malachi’s top-most levels in the CORFAC network, Recruitment and food. Temple Sinai already conducted Storehouse, Atlanta Mission, Jewish Family are recognized in the industry for their Scholarly Award, regular food drives benefitting the CAC, so & Career Services Kosher Pantry, Toco Hills excellence and leadership, and consistently University Relations and Communications, the agency was a natural fit. Community Alliance, and Genesis Shelter). represent the CORFAC brand. Fifteen firms and Advocacy. Litwin, class of ’84, has helped with fundraising and recruitment We rescue an average of 100,000 pounds of were recognized with Platinum, Gold, and ACCELERATING food per month, enough to provide more than for the Honors College, School of Music, Silver Standards of Excellence Awards this and College of Arts and Sciences. Litwin’s 83,000 meals. year. As our volunteer ranks grew, we branded Our new Corporate Kitchen Food Rescue practice, The Litwin Law Firm, focuses on our “90-Minute Model”: once a month, each Program gives employees an opportunity multistate tax issues. volunteer spends 90 minutes or less driving a to rescue food from their dining halls, host route, picking up food that otherwise would company-wide food drives, and conduct have been thrown away, and delivering it to charitable giving programs benefitting the a partner agency that served people in need. work we do. Additionally, volunteers extraordinaire, Our Food for Thought Program like Myron Smith and Betty Scheuer, for schools focuses on recruiting the devoted 40-60 hours each week recruiting next generation of volunteers to fight more volunteers, food donors, and partner hunger. Students, teachers, parents, and agencies, coordinating the routes, filling administrators have the opportunity to rescue vacancies, and ensuring the operations ran food from their cafeterias, and students are smoothly. educated about hunger, food waste, and One of our most dedicated volunteers, the environmental impacts of wasted food. Lenny Greenstein, told us this was the finest Participating schools include The Atlanta work he had ever done. He couldn’t wait to Jewish Academy and Pace Academy, among wake up every morning to drive his route— others. and he had plenty of routes! With Lenny’s Currently led by President Gareth recent passing, Second Helpings Atlanta Young and supported by a growing board of has created the Lenny Award, to be given passionate officers and directors from both annually to our volunteer of the year, as well the Jewish and non-Jewish communities, as the Lenny Greenstein Fund that supports SHA is poised for unbridled success. Joel & Granot Real Estate/CORFAC International November-December 2016 THE JEWISH GEORGIAN Page 17 Jewish Fertility Foundation granted 501(c)(3) nonprofit status fundraising activities and fully realize our goals as a charitable organization, providing financial assistance, educational awareness, and emotional support to Atlanta Jewish families who have medical fertility challenges. We’re here to help Jewish Jewish Fertility Foundation is now families officially a public charity, with tax-exempt create Jewish status under Section 501(c)(3) of the United families.” States Internal Revenue Code within the The provisions of this designation. Contributions Jewish Fertility donated to Jewish Fertility Foundation Foundation are fully tax-deductible, retroactive to the Elana Frank Board of founding of the organization in December Directors 2015. and its committees strategically include Jewish Fertility Foundation is also active and influential voices from the now eligible to apply for government Reform, Conservative, and Orthodox and foundation grants, which will further Jewish communities; medical experts; and broaden its access to resources and those who have dealt with and are dealing Jewish Fertility Foundation Board of Directors: (front, from left) Elisha Janet, strengthen its ability to serve families with infertility. The Medical Committee Elana Frank, Elisheva Engler; (back, from left) Karen Grinzaid, Rabbi Mark struggling to create families. comprises seven of the best fertility Zimmerman, Rifki Freundlich, Rabbi Jessica Shafrin, and Elie Engler. Not “Obtaining 501(c)(3) status is a major specialists in Atlanta. pictured: Rabbi Analia Bortz, Jodi Daniels, Lynn Goldman, Gennye Feldman milestone for Jewish Fertility Foundation,” Elana Bekerman Frank says, “My story Krasner, and Rabbi Adam Star remarked President and Founder Elana isn’t unique. I was successful, as well as Bekerman Frank. “Our dedicated Board unsuccessful. I got pregnant via IVF twice “So I’ve turned my useless guilt into of Directors and committee members have in four tries and I thank the universe every around infertility to help other women know helpful actions, by starting the Jewish been working hard, putting all of our ducks day. But for others it takes years, loss, and there is support available.” Fertility Foundation. 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A few weeks later, leaders of world Jewry traveled to Israel for the Solidarity Forty-one years ago, the United Nations Conference called by Prime Minister declared, “Zionism is Racism.” Yitzhak Rabin. We flew with most of the I had a front-row seat at world Jewry’s others from America in the nose of an El Al response to that infamous vote. Beginning aircraft, the entire first-class cabin of which with a rally in the Garment District of became in effect a private clubroom, where New York, the journey continued with a everyone knew everyone else and stayed smoke-filled flight to Israel, a celebration up all night, talking, drinking and smoking. of Hanukkah at the Knesset with Golda In those days, I could shut out the sound, Meir lighting the first candle, and, for my put on blinders, and sleep as we crossed husband, David, and me, a visit to a unique the Atlantic, but not on that trip, before the David Blumberg visits the Hanukkah menorah on the Golan Heights Hanukkah menorah, on a windswept summit restrictions on smoking. I coughed my way of the Golan Heights. to Israel on that one. Golan Heights. There, Israel Defense Forces On an unseasonably blistering The Solidarity Conference opened in in blessings and candle lighting. Then, she (IDF) officers showed us a Hanukiah, a November 11, 1975, more than 100,000 the Chagall Hall of the Knesset, filled with asked all of us to line up and follow her Hanukkah menorah, made of spent shells, people gathered in New York City at the international Jewish leaders, most of whom in signing the manifesto of solidarity. As I sunken into the ground at the summit. intersection of 40th Street and Seventh I knew only from having read about them or walked toward the menorah and scroll, I had “When we light these tonight,” one of the Avenue, stretching to the borders of Times seen them on television. Again, David was to pinch myself again. The idea of having soldiers told us, “the Syrians will be able to Square, to endorse the protest. The long one of the speakers, but this time I had no my name on the same sheet of parchment see them in Damascus.” list of speakers included luminaries of reason to fear he would be ill-received or as hers was beyond belief, even as it was They were that close. diverse constituencies, from politicians that I would faint from standing in the heat, happening. The distance has not changed, but the such as Senator Jacob Javits to civil rights awaiting his remarks. I was comfortably And not only for me. My friend Ylana space it covers has become much more activist Bayard Rustin and feminist Betty seated in the front row, watching him and ben Ami, sitting next to me, expressed her dangerous. Now, it would take more than Friedan. I could hardly hear them as I stood, the others on the dais, against the glowing own feelings: “Growing up in Rosario, Maccabees to clear the air, so that the lights overheated and fearful that the crowd would backdrop of Chagall’s magnificent tapestry. Argentina, I could never have imagined of Hanukkah could be seen in Damascus. tire of listening and disperse before hearing It was one of those times when I pinched this!” Even more sadly, we must still remind the the final speaker, international president of myself to be sure I wasn’t dreaming. Nor could I in Atlanta, Georgia. world that Zionism is not racism. Zionism B’nai B’rith, my husband David Blumberg. Because the event occurred during A few days later, still during Hanukkah, as it was meant to be is still beautiful. I needn’t have worried. David threw Hanukkah, Golda Meir led the assembly we were taken to an Army outpost on the

Before the session began, Sophia be traced back to her time in Rabbi Moshe Frankel, Weber School Student Council Sokol’s Process of Hate class and Weber’s Life after Weber president and PR and marketing fellow, commitment to student participation spoke with Samantha, for an update on life in tikkun olam (Repairing the World) The College of Charleston (COC) student Samantha Krantz, Weber Class of after Weber. community service work. As a Klaper hosted an information session for high 2015. Samantha spoke to the crowd about Currently, Samantha is a sophomore, Fellowship recipient, Samantha had the school students and parents, featuring Weber her college career and how Weber helped double majoring in Jewish studies and public opportunity to travel abroad, where she took alumna and current COC Honors College her achieve her goals. health, with a minor in biology. Because part in tracing the Holocaust walk through she is so passionate about neuroscience, Germany, Ukraine, and Poland. Upon her Samantha does research at the Medical return, she brought the Daffodil Project and University of South Carolina, studying teaching curriculum to students on campus pediatric hydrocephalus. In addition to and in the Charleston area. her commitment to academics, Samantha When asked to give advice to the current also helps with COC’s Jewish student senior class about the college application recruitment. As a Social Action chair of the process, Samantha shared something she campus Jewish Student Union, she hosts learned from ninth- and tenth-grade dean Jewish students, so they can be aware of the and English teacher Michael Bennett: “Take many opportunities for them on campus. advantage of the essay. This is your medium Samantha credits much of her drive to show who you are, not who you aren’t. to succeed to The Weber School, noting Strive to be you.” She also mentioned that that “Weber’s excellent science programs she thinks it is important to go to a college and commitment to developing students’ where you think you will succeed. communication skills have helped me feel One of Samantha’s favorite memories prepared to take on medical school after from her time at Weber was when the tennis completing my undergraduate studies, team made it to state. She believes that the while the Capstone Project gave me the competitive environment of the match left opportunity to stand out in the college her with a great life lesson—never give up, application process.” no matter the circumstances. College can Samantha’s leadership role on campus be a competitive environment, but Weber with the Daffodil Project, a living memorial students are given all the necessary skills to where daffodils are planted to remember succeed. Rabbi Ed Harwitz and Samantha Krantz those who perished in the Holocaust, can November-December 2016 THE JEWISH GEORGIAN Page 19

period. Aside from reviewing the Biblical sources underlying each of the Sukkot rituals, there was a sweet component to JSU News each of the gatherings, as the teens built their own sukkahs out of gingerbread and decorated them with all manner of HIGH HOLIDAY PROGRAMS. More than 1,400 Jewish goodies, such as M&Ms, jelly beans, marshmallow fluff, teens, from 13 high schools in the greater Atlanta area, and licorice. took part in High Holiday-themed Jewish Student Union While the JSU activity represented the first time many activities. The events, led by Rabbi Chaim Neiditch, of the teens engaged in any sort of Jewish observance of succeeded in reaching hundreds of completely unaffiliated Sukkot, its impact was immediately obvious, as many of Jews. the participants asked to make the blessing on and shake Teens at Dunwoody High School JSU celebrate the four species on the days of Chol HaMoed. For a sizable percentage of the attendees, it was the the High Holidays. first time that they had learned the significance ofRosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur as the holiest days on the Jewish calendar. For some, it also represented their only High-Holiday observance. Among the other uniquely Jewish concepts discussed during the educational sessions was the idea of tshuva (repentance). The Hebrew word tshuva also means “returning,” which took on an especially poignant significance, with so many Jewish teens returning to their roots for the first time. Beyond the educational portion of the events, JSU teens also sweetened their experiences by dipping apples More than 800 Atlanta teens celebrate Sukkot in into honey to mark the New Year. Aside from the traditional JSU. honey dipping, many teens also dipped apples into caramel and then coated their creations with M&Ms and Rolos.

At Grady High School JSU, teens show off their decorated apples.

CELEBRATING SUKKOT. Sukkot, the Festival of Booths, is also known as zman simchateinu (the period of our happiness). In the immediate wake of the High Holiday season, Sukkot comes upon the Jewish people, along with Many teens learn about the four species and its various fascinating customs and observances. More shake them for the first time in JSU. than 800 JSU teens at a dozen Atlanta-area high schools took part in Sukkot-themed educational programs, led by Rabbi Chaim Neiditch. During the hands-on sessions, Rabbi Neiditch Rabbi Neiditch teaches teens at Chattahoochee explained to the participants the meaning of the four High School about the significance of Rosh species (lulav, etrog, hadas, arava), why they’re shaken in Hashanah and Yom Kippur. all directions, and the underlying significance of building the sukkah itself as a temporary dwelling during the holiday Seven Social Sins Seven Social Sins is a list that was published by Mohandas Gandhi in his weekly newspaper Young India, Teens at Johns Creek JSU decorate candy on October 22, 1925. sukkahs as part of their holiday celebration The Seven Sins are: 1. Wealth without work. 2. Pleasure without conscience. 3. Knowledge without character. 4. Commerce without morality. 5. Science without humanity. 6. Worship without sacrifice. 7. Politics without principle. Page 20 THE JEWISH GEORGIAN November-December 2016 primary mission of HAMSA. In addition Dr. Mason believes HAMSA relates to counseling and various support services, well to students. “We don’t have a large Miller and his team go into middle and high problem, but this is why research-based JF&CS News schools with different curricula focusing prevention and education is so important. If on prevention. They speak to both kids we can stop one child from using while in and parents. They also take their message high school, that is a success.” MITZVAH DAY. On September 11, to synagogues and other community Volunteers in Action (VIA) hosted Mitzvah organizations. SENIOR DAY. On September 12, The Day, the largest community service day in “We’re giving kids tools so they don’t Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta for young Jewish professionals. find themselves in trouble,” he said. “It’s Atlanta, in collaboration with JF&CS and More than 200 energetic volunteers really about making good choices, because Georgia’s Naturally Occurring Retirement participated at 11 project sites across addiction hijacks you. Your overarching Communities (NORC) hosted their second Atlanta. The event also included a family- goal becomes getting high to the point Senior Day at the MJCCA. friendly project for FITS (Families Inspired where you drop everything else.” The program was funded by the Jewish To Serve) volunteers and one that included Miller should know; he started drinking Federation of Greater Atlanta to engage PAL, Atlanta’s Jewish Big Brother/Big in eighth grade and doing harder drugs not mature adults, especially those who cannot Sister program. long after. “I didn’t even attempt to go to the drive, with programming at the MJCCA, Members of VIA, the young college I wanted to, because I couldn’t get to increase their involvement in the Jewish professionals volunteer corps of JF&CS, my act together to fill out the application.” community and connection to their Jewish are between the ages of 21 and 40. VIA’s Jonathan Kessler (back, from left), Even then, his use spiraled out of control. peers. JF&CS Alterman/JETS provided monthly community service projects Ariel Altman, and Hanna Rosenfeld; But when a friend collapsed from an transportation for those who needed it. benefit individuals throughout the greater and (front) Michael Wallach, overdose at Miller’s house, he knew it was This month’s event included art, dance, Atlanta area, as well as within the JF&CS Jacqueline Papilsky, Sarah Gruber, time to do something. Israeli culture, yoga meditation, aquatics, community. Shira Colsky, and Craig Colsky at Miller has been sober for more than cooking, and pickleball. There were close to Mitzvah Day started in 2002 and has PAWS Atlanta eight years. He uses his experience to educate 100 participants, ranging in age from 65 to grown from supporting JF&CS programs others about the dangers of addiction. 95. to helping any organizations in need of “Habits I had developed in high school Many had attended the event in May and volunteers. and college became the go-to coping skills happily returned. Among those returnees This year’s efforts included: I used when I got older and had my own was Maria Chimera; her favorite class was • Berman Commons—Big/Little PALs and midlife crisis — even though I had managed cooking, but she was looking forward to VIA volunteers made 65 honey cakes with to moderate my drinking and substance trying pickleball. and for the residents. abuse for many years,” he said. “We want New this time was a lecture on Israeli • The Cohen Home—Volunteers created to teach kids how to avoid that kind of culture, by Israeli emissary Tamar Gez, and a 9/11 commemoration project, decorated situation.” it was a big hit. Betty Cogner said, “Her cupcakes, and made arts and crafts projects Part of the school curriculum revolves presentation was very personal. She gave with the residents. around social-emotional learning. For everyone a chance to ask questions.” • Concrete Jungle—Volunteers prepped and example, one of the lessons focuses on Richard Mindel said, “She shared planted six vegetable beds. identifying and managing feelings and history, her military career, and her life in • Friendship Circle—Volunteers helped learning how emotions affect decisions Israel. She discussed the different ways 10 kids with activities such as zip line, and goals, explained Jessica Hallberlin, Israelis celebrate Rosh Hashanah, from basketball, trampoline, and swinging at Sarah Goodman (back, from left), LMSW, who coordinates HAMSA’s secular Jews to Orthodox.” their monthly birthday party. Meredith Asman, Jamie Asman, and school programs. “We know when people Rabbi Brian Glusman was very happy • Hope Lodge—Volunteers cleaned and Alyse Finkel, and (front) Barry Fields experience different struggles and don’t to see all of the seniors enjoying themselves. organized the kitchen, library, basement and and Victoria Razin at the Ronald know how to manage them, they cope in “To see this building full of older adults patio, and played bingo with residents. McDonald House a different way—often with drugs and having a great time—it is an amazing • JF&CS Mitzvah Projects—Volunteers in alcohol.” thing,” said Rabbi Glusman. “And they get the FITS program packed 78 toiletry kits, HAMSA BRINGS LIFE LESSONS TO The other part is information-based. to interface with MJCCA kids, too.” and made 28 celebration cards and 60 gifts HIGH SCHOOLERS. When it comes to “We’re providing kids with skills to live a At lunch, the pre-K class came to visit for Holocaust survivors. alcohol and drug use among teens, there healthy life and cope with emotions better, the seniors and sang Hamotzi and other • Kate’s Club—Volunteers cleaned nine is some good news: usage rates are down. as well as knowledge about addiction.” Hebrew songs. rooms of the Clubhouse. The bad news is, they’re still high. Statistics The team recently went to Atlanta “It was such a great day. My mother, • Lost-n-Found Thrift Store—Volunteers from 2015 show 63% of high school Jewish Academy’s (AJA) Upper School, Janine, enjoyed cooking and yoga with organized, sorted, and cleaned thousands of students have tried alcohol. That’s nearly where each grade had a different lesson: me,” said Dominique Levin. “I also tried the items for sale. two-thirds of kids aged 14 to 18. Half of Goal-setting for ninth, decision-making dance class, while she did the art class. We • MedShare—Volunteers packed close to those have drunk alcohol more than once. for 10th, and recognizing and managing are looking forward to the next Senior Day.” 2,000 pounds of supplies. Worse, 17 percent had their first drink emotions for 11th. A special program for • PAWS—Volunteers cleaned 20 dog cages before they were 13. The numbers are a little seniors focused on college issues, such as and water bowls and walked more than 10 lower, but still scary, for marijuana, cocaine, binge drinking, outside influences, making dogs. methamphetamines, heroin, and other illicit good decisions, and sexual assault involving • Ronald McDonald House—Volunteers drugs, as well as prescription pills. drugs and alcohol. Later in the year, cleaned and organized three rooms of toys, “The rate remains shockingly high,” HAMSA will focus on different aspects of DVDs, and games. said Eric Miller, head of JF&CS’ HAMSA substance abuse, the effects of drug use, and program (Helping Atlantans Manage the path to addiction. Substance Abuse). “We can’t let our small “Clearly a lot of thought went into the successes allow us take our eye off the program,” said Pam Mason, Ph.D., AJA’s ball. We still want our kids to be safe and upper school counselor. HAMSA has been make smart decisions. Most are not going working with AJA, which resulted from to abstain forever, but if we can push off the the merger of Greenfield Hebrew Academy Seniors and NORC members enjoy a first use, the chances of becoming addicted and Yeshiva Atlanta, for four years. “I liked cooking class during Senior Day at fall significantly.” In fact, those who start listening to presenters who have wrestled the MJCCA. drinking as teens, before the brain has with addiction share the struggles they developed fully, are five times more likely had and how they overcame them. The Samuel Aaron (from left), Jessie to become dependent than those who start at personal connection, together with the Ginsberg, Jonathan Olens, and 21. prevention materials, makes the program Educating kids about addiction is a very powerful.” Marissa Rodenstein at MedShare See JF&CS, page 21 November-December 2016 THE JEWISH GEORGIAN Page 21 JF&CS Pomegranate Guild of Judaic Needlework’s From page 20 International Convention coming to Atlanta Do you knit, crochet, needlepoint, quilt, time with others who share this interest and embroider, or do other needlework—and to bond and learn with them.” perhaps even belong to some local guilds Workshops begin Sunday morning and specific to what you enjoy doing most? For continue through Monday afternoon. Taught those who love needlework, want to enjoy an by recognized teachers, the convention’s exciting and meaningful Jewish educational workshops present opportunities to learn experience, and expand their knowledge about a variety of needle art and design of various needlework techniques, the techniques, in 26 different classes. Are upcoming International Convention of the you ready to bead and embellish buttons, Pomegranate Guild of Judaic Needlework learn Tunisian crochet or needleweaving, is a perfect opportunity. appliqué silk pomegranates, create textile Marcia Abrams and Lucy Carson are Peach State Stitchers, the Atlanta greeting cards, and more? cooking something delicious. chapter of The Pomegranate Guild of Judaic On Sunday night, May 21, Dr. Needlework, is hosting the international Rabbi Analia Bortz, of Sandy Springs’ convention in Atlanta, May 21-23, 2017. Congregation Or Hadash, will deliver The convention’s theme, “I have a dream,” the keynote speech. Known as a rabbi, will be explored via various kinds of artist, physician, and bioethicist, she has a needlework, as well as in a challenge by passion for creating original Jewish ritual attendees who wish to participate in a needlework items. thematic group exhibition at the convention. Participants can register for one or The convention is open to anyone—current two days. On Tuesday, May 23, there is an Peach State Stitchers, Pomegranate Guild optional field trip for attendees and guests, members, and interested non-members. to The Breman Museum and The Center For Loretta Bernstein and Carolyn From the Guild’s website: “The Puppetry Arts. Feinberg enjoyed creating a mitzvah mission of the Pomegranate Guild of The convention hotel is Le Meridien project. Judaic Needlework is to pass needlework Barbara Rucket, who is co-chairing Atlanta Perimeter, in Dunwoody, where traditions to other generations of women the convention with Susan Big, says, “The dietary laws will be observed. Early-bird and men, through the sharing of knowledge convention is an opportunity to do this with registration for members runs through and techniques needed to create handcrafted others and to learn from well-respected February 3, 2017. General registration begins items intended for both Jewish ritual and instructors. It is also an opportunity to spend February 5, 2017. For more information cultural use.” about the Pomegranate Guild, membership, and the convention, visit pomegranateguild. org, or e-mail [email protected]. To learn more about the Atlanta chapter, visit peachstatestitchers.org.

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Most high-rise condominiums boast of historic a standard list of features for their residents and guests. This list might include a fitness mission facility, valet parking, swimming pool, or clubhouse. One Vinings Mountain (OVM), In May 2017, Jewish National Fund located in Vinings, Georgia, will lead a once-in-a-lifetime, multi-track now has a unique amenity: mission to Israel, the 50th Anniversary of a custom made Aron Jerusalem’s Reunification Mission. It will Kodesh for its Jewish offer four unique program options that residents. cater to different ages and interests. Each In 2010, a group track has its own separate itinerary, but all of these residents were join together at various points, including discussing how nice a special Commemoration Ceremony at it would be to gather Ammunition Hill, on Yom Yerushalayim. in a smaller group with their Jewish neighbors, to celebrate

See ARON OVM’s KODESH, page 29 Aron Kodesh Joel Katzowitz and Dr. Albert Pinto The Breman Museum Forty years of Jewish studies presents at Emory University Atlanta riders Audrey Galex, Atlanta Collects: Charlotte Marks, Beth Gluck, and On Sunday, December 4, at 2:00 in memory of Atlanta’s Jay and Leslie Natalie Kirsch p.m., the Tam Institute for Jewish Cohen, established by the university with Treasures from Studies will present the assistance of the “Community the Atlanta Jewish Atlanta’s private of Scholars Welfare Federation Showcase.” (now the Jewish collections In celebration Federation of of 40 years of Greater Atlanta). Jewish studies at Since its inception, An amazing collection of artwork Emory, some of the chair has owned by private collectors in the Atlanta the university’s been occupied area will be unveiled to the public at the leading professors by Prof. David will share insights Ken Stein R. Blumenthal, David Blumenthal a specialist in from their teaching (photo: Kay Hinton) and research. The Jewish thought showcase will also and theology. feature a session Around the same on recent faculty time, the growth Beth Gluck and fellow Atlanta rider books and will of the program Dr. Barry Coffer culminate in a was augmented by celebratory dinner. the arrival of Prof. Beth Gluck, JNF’s Atlanta executive Breman Museum in December. Under the Jewish studies Kenneth W. Stein, director, is one of two staff professionals banner “Atlanta Collects: Treasures From received formal an expert on the leading this historic mission. Having been in Atlanta’s Private Collections,” the two-part recognition as history of Israel Israel more than 10times, managing trips for exhibition will feature seldom-seen works part of the Emory and the Middle teens and adults, Beth is a seasoned veteran Oded Borowski Deborah Lipstadt by Edgar Degas, Pablo Picasso, Edouard curriculum in East, and Prof. with a well-worn journal of experiences she 1976, with the Oded Borowski, is always open to share. See ATLANTA COLLECTS, page 28 inauguration of the Jay and Leslie Cohen Chair in Judaic Studies, endowed See TAM INSTITUTE, page 29 See JELF, page 29 Page 26 THE JEWISH GEORGIAN November-December 2016

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KEEP UP TO DATE AT AJFF. ATLANTA JEWISH org FILM FESTIVAL Page 28 THE JEWISH GEORGIAN November-December 2016 Hadassah News HADASSAH ATLANTA CENTENNIAL GALA. Hadassah Atlanta held its Centennial Gala Celebration, Sunday, October 30, at The Grand Hyatt Atlanta, in Buckhead, culminating a year of centennial celebrations. More than 450 guests gathered to commemorate the first 100 years of Hadassah in Atlanta and begin the start of the next 100 years in style. The evening’s three honorees represented Hadassah Atlanta’s past, Hadassah Atlanta Chapter Presidents through the decades (front, from left) present and future: Mrs. Rae Frank, of Toby Parker, Judy Viness, Rachel Schonberger, Paula Zucker, Virginia Saul, Gala honorees (from left) Virginia blessed memory (represented by Lois and Colleen Weston, Janice Nodvin, Gerry Taratoot, and Susan Schlansky; (back, Saul, Renée Rosenheck, and Larry Larry Frank); Virginia Saul, a dedicated from left) Marsha Shulman, Rita Loventhal, Arlene Glass, Marilyn Perling, and Lois Frank (representing Rae and dynamic past president; and Renée Leslie Jablow, Shirley Michalove, Susan Tourial, Carol Rubin, Sue Rothstein, Frank, of blessed memory) (Photos: Rosenheck, an accomplished Hadassah Phyllis M. Cohen, Ernie Dreyer, Ruthanne Warnick, Linda Weinroth, Diane Chuck Robertson Photography) leadership fellow. Fisher, and Anita Levy Hadassah is making an impact not only in Atlanta, but also throughout the BACK STORY. On November 14, Dr. Joshua world, with its groundbreaking medical E. Schroeder, of the Hadassah Medical research. It has had much success with Organization, spoke at Congregation Or its latest campaign, Research In Service Hadash. The topic was “He’s Got Your to Humanity. Dr. Rachel Schonberger Back!” introduced a surprise guest speaker, Stewart Dr. Schroeder, a Sabra and an officer in Greenberg, a Florida resident diagnosed the IDF, is an expert in spinal robotics and with metastatic melanoma five years ago. the use of stem He recounted that after he was told that cells to speed nothing more could be done to save his life healing. He is the by American oncologists and that he had lead surgeon in only months to live, he went to Israel where Gala honorees, organizers, and Guests sampling wines and tasty multidisciplinary he was treated by Hadassah’s Dr. Michal guest speaker (front, from left) Lois treats spine surgeries. Lotem. She developed a way to use tumor and Larry Frank; (back, from left) Dr. Schroeder cells to create a vaccine that spurs a patient’s Paula Zucker, Martha Jo Katz, Renée operates at both immune system to destroy malignant cells. Rosenheck, Maggie and Stewart of Hadassah’s Dr. Lotem’s immunotherapy treatment Greenberg, Virginia Saul, Phyllis M. campuses: Ein saved his life, and he is spearheading a drive Cohen, Linda M. Hakerem Kerem (in the to raise funds to expand her work. new surgery Other highlights of the evening SIP AND SAVOR. Hadassah Greater Atlanta suites) and Mount included a past-presidents presentation, Ketura Group’s Sip & Savor wine tasting, Dr. Joshua E. Scopus. He is led by Hadassah Atlanta President Paula held on October 8, at the home of Jill and Schroeder part of the trauma Zucker, presentations by the honorees, Joe Ferst, was fun and informative. For this team of Jewish entertainment by dance troupe Ingrid’s La special evening, hosts Jill and Joe led the and Arab surgeons who deal with terror Fuega Dancers, decades of photos, many Havdalah service, which was following by attacks and roadside accidents, and treat exciting door prizes, and a delicious kosher wine, delicious hors d’oeuvres and desserts, patients from all backgrounds. meal served at tables with elegant decor. and socializing. Wine expert Bob Leavey, of Gala Co-Chairs Martha Jo Katz and d’Vine Wine Bar and Shop of Dunwoody, Helene Jacoby (left) serves wine Linda M. Hakerem, along with Centennial conducted a tasting of wines from Portugal, samples to David and Myrna Garron. Chair Phyllis M. Cohen, recapped an exciting Israel, Italy, France, and Spain. The evening year for the organization that included a concluded with an auction of donated Centennial kick-off event and exhibit last items, benefiting Hadassah. Programming November at the Breman Museum; the VPs Marcy Caras and Harriet Trackman from December 5, 2016, through February Breast Strokes Big Reveal fund-raiser for organized the event. For more information 26, 2017, and will feature art from the 1800s breast education and research in February; on Hadassah and the Ketura Group, visit Atlanta Collects to the end of the 20th century. The second the 25th Chesed (loving kindness) Student Hadassah.org/Atlanta. From page 25 phase, showcasing works created after 2000, Awards program in May; and hosting the will take place from March 12 through June Hadassah National Convention in Atlanta in Manet, Marsden Hartley, Mary Cassatt, 11, 2017. July. In the words of Phyllis Cohen, “What Andrew Wyeth, and many others. The curator of Atlanta Collects is Dr. a busy and fabulous year of celebration In celebration of its 20th anniversary, William Eiland, director of the Georgia Hadassah Atlanta has had.” the Breman Museum will present this Museum of Art at the University of Georgia. For more information about Hadassah unique display of art inside the Blonder “It’s about the collecting patterns of the Atlanta, visit hadassah.org/atlanta. Gallery, with the goal of highlighting individuals and the works that best represent the diversity of Atlanta’s Jewish-owned their interests, their passions, (and) their collections. knowledge,” he says. “I’m interested in all “From the delicate works on paper of kinds of art and I was gratified by the quality the 1800s to innovative ‘art of the now,’ and quantity of works available from Jewish Atlanta Collects presents both the breadth collectors.” and depth of Jewish collectors in our home For more information or tickets, contact Hosts Jill and Joe Ferst light the city,” says the museum’s Executive Director the Breman at thebreman.org or 678-222- candle to end the week and start the Aaron Berger. 3700. evening. The first phase of the show will run November-December 2016 THE JEWISH GEORGIAN Page 29

anyone want to volunteer to build one?” The I did some computer renderings, so we could faces—a metaphor drawn from the idea that Aron Kodesh gentleman sitting in front of me, who had visualize our concept. Now all we had to do life’s journey is not always smooth. spent several years advocating for an Ark, was build it. No problem. After all, we had a The stained-glass panels in the doors From page 25 raised his hand, as did I. year to complete the task. use leaf shapes to represent the 12 tribes of Following the service, Dr. Albert Pinto Albert and I stayed close throughout the Israel. The clear leaf on the right door pays and enjoy the High Holy Days. and I were introduced to each other. After an process. We would meet at my wood shop or homage to the missing Jews, a tribe, if you Lynn Hirsch and her husband, Dr. Glenn exchange of resumes, as well as confirmation his glass shop to check our progress, improve will, that perished in the Holocaust. The Hirsch, listened to these conversations and of skill sets and access to production on the concept, resolve any issues, and, of stained-glass panel in the back frame depicts wondered: why not just hold Rosh Hashanah facilities, we formed a partnership. We would course, eat lunch. At some point during our a mountain scene to reinforce our theme. As and Yom Kippur services here? Glenn could collaborate on the design; Albert would do adventure, Albert said to me, “You know the a finishing touch, Albert decided to add the read from their small family Torah, as well the stained glass work, and I would handle best part of our partnership is that along with hand-lettered Shema to the header. as run the service. Lynn could plan the event the woodwork. building an Ark, we’re building a friendship.” On October 3, 2016, before starting and manage the logistics. And that’s how it While I could lean on years of I couldn’t agree more. the Rosh Hashanah service, the Ark was started. The services—for the residents, their woodworking experience, the construction The Ark is primarily built out of solid dedicated and then put to use celebrating the families, and their friends—are informal, of an Aron Kodesh is not a simple project. cherry, with some walnut accent pieces. holiday. While the Ark won’t sit on a raised inclusive, warm, and interactive. Albert and I discussed philosophies and The fins or frames that form the body of the bema, in front of hundreds of congregants During the Rosh Hashanah service in Judaic traditions in developing a concept. Ark have free-form curves cut into them, to inside a vast synagogue, it represents a OVM’s makeshift sanctuary in 2015, Lynn The cabinet would represent an abstracted reflect the organic shapes found in nature. collaboration of a small Jewish community, casually, or maybe tongue-in-cheek, said, mountain, drawing inspiration from Mount The edges retain their original rough saw cut forming its own traditions of prayer and “I think our Torah needs an Ark..... does Sinai, as well as from One Vinings Mountain. texture, to contrast with the smooth wood celebration.

together. Beth’s big dream is to one day take on-one dialogues with everyday Israelis and thousands of individuals who take part in JELF part or plan a group to walk the Israel Trail, the innovators responsible for the country’s annual bicycle treks across the country, the national pathway through the entire latest start-ups. Trips to the regions where where dramatic and scenic backdrops are From page 25 country. JNF focuses much of its attention, namely common and a photographer’s dream. Thanks to the support of JNF the North and South, help identify the A highlight on the Spirit of Israel “I truly hope that Atlantans will take contributors, the dream that began more ongoing needs for life in a desert climate itinerary is the chance to spend Jerusalem advantage of JNF’s extraordinary access to than 115 years ago—when Theodor Herzl and also detail JNF’s work laying down Day at the site where the battle for Jerusalem historic places and leaders during the 50th fashioned the first Blue Box out of his hat to much-needed infrastructure to develop new was won, Ammunition Hill, culminating in Anniversary of Jerusalem’s reunification,” start fundraising for a Jewish homeland— communities, hospitals, and schools. the reunification of the East and Western said Beth. “At the time of the Six-Day War, has become a reality. Israel, together with There is no doubt that JNF helps portions of the city. There are many lessons JNF was already an integral part of building Jewish National Fund, leads the world Americans forge stronger connections to the to be learned from that powerful piece of the Israel we know today. Since then, we’ve in so many ways. Turning barren land State of Israel. history. Some of the lessons are obvious, addressed opportunities to support the from brown to green, bringing water to “JNF’s trips to Israel are unique, in but others, such as the respect among the Jewish State through contributions to its the parched earth—these are among the that they bring travelers beneath the surface Jordanian and Israeli fighters, are found land and people. I want to experience Israel great advancements that Israel happily of the country, to get to know its people, deeper in the story. Mission participants with my fellow Georgians and bring the shares across the globe. The work JNF its environment, its past, present and most will be honored guests at the ceremony for spirit of Israel back home!” has accomplished is making a tangible impressively, its future,” says Beth. “JNF is the reunification of Jerusalem, which will Beth’s first trip to Israel was as a difference in the lives of our brothers and all Israel all the time. This is what and who be held at Ammunition Hill. In addition, college sophomore, leading a JCC summer sisters in Israel, and these differences will we are. The trips allow for flexibility to visit visitors will enjoy a special tour of the site’s experience for St. Louis teens. More impact them for generations. with family and friends, and create a balance museum, housed in an historic building. recently, she staffed JNF’s Task Force on This special trip, like the others JNF puts between serving those who have been to JNF donors have funded the museum to the Environment, for a group of donors together, will provide a special experience Israel and those who are in the country for remember the city’s past and present and committed to JNF’s “Green Innovations”; for participants. No other organization the first time.” the Israelis who serve their country, as well they visited research and development allows donors to have the “hands-on” ability In 2014, Beth had one of her most as a special wall honoring all Jews in the points of interest, a center of higher learning to see the impact of donor contributions. No challenging experiences in Israel, when Diaspora who have served in uniform. for farmers from the developing world, and other organization has had its footprints she participated in the Israel bike ride from For information about the trip, contact an institute of environmental learning where on a nation’s landscape the way JNF has Jerusalem to Eilat, benefiting JNF partner Talia Aviani, national missions manager, at Jordanians, Palestinians, Jewish and Arab had. Those on JNF tours and missions see Arava Institute for Environmental Studies. 212-879-9305 ext.254 or [email protected]. Israelis, and Westerners study and learn firsthand Israel’s growth, with unique, one- Her experiences are similar to those of

generous gift from the Arthur M. Blank fellowships, as well as through grants Professor Deborah Lipstadt’s libel trial, and Tam Institute Family Foundation endowed the program, that facilitate study abroad, research, and the Institute for the Study of Modern Israel naming it the Rabbi Donald A. Tam Institute language training for students at all levels. (ISMI) coordinates lectures, workshops, and From page 25 for Jewish Studies. TIJS also sponsors a robust series of visits by scholars on Israel and the Middle Today, TIJS is a leading center for public events, most notably the Tenenbaum East. a Biblical archaeologist who helped lay research and teaching in Jewish studies. Family Lecture Series in Judaic Studies and The public is invited to the showcase, the basis for Emory’s Hebrew language Its 19 core faculty members, spread the Rabbi Jacob M. Rothschild Memorial which takes places in the Cox Hall program. among Emory College, Candler School Lecture, which bring distinguished visiting Ballroom on the Emory campus. For Paralleling the impressive growth of of Theology, and Emory Law School, scholars to campus. registration details, visit engage.emory.edu/ Emory and its research profile during the specialize in fields as varied as Biblical The Holocaust Denial on Trial website jewishstudies40. For other information, last quarter of the twentieth century, Jewish studies and archaeology, Jewish law and (hdot.org) provides access by scholars contact the Tam Institute for Jewish Studies, studies at Emory also grew with the addition ethics, contemporary Jewish theology, and the public to the documentation of at [email protected]. of faculty members in history, literature, European and American Jewish history, the anthropology, and Holocaust studies, Holocaust, Jews in Islamic lands, modern including the appointment of Prof. Deborah Hebrew and Yiddish literature and culture, E. Lipstadt, as the Dorot Professor of Modern and the history and politics of modern Israel. Jewish History and Holocaust Studies, The Institute offers an undergraduate in 1992. In 1999, the Institute for Jewish major and minor and also supports the Studies was created as an interdisciplinary training of doctoral students in many program, bringing together faculty from disciplines related to Jewish studies. Each these various disciplines to explore Jewish year, with the help of generous donors, life and culture. The following year, a TIJS offers crucial support through graduate Page 30 THE JEWISH GEORGIAN November-December 2016 development. Federation will take the lead on raising the matching funds. The $2.1 million received from the national collaborative Federation News will be issued over five years, and it will be matched with local dollars that will be split HOLOCAUST SURVIVORS CELEBRATE Harwitz, Weber’s head of school. I was 50/50 between a local funder and Federation SHABBAT AT WEBER. Lunchtime on pleased survivors and students were given efforts. AJTI will be branded and will operate September 9 at The Weber School—hosted this rare opportunity to connect and build independently of the individual organizations. for Holocaust survivors and students in The relationships.” “We see this initiative as a shining Weber School’s Process of Hate class—was “This luncheon event demonstrated the Fira Perkel and Ariel Arbiv example of how key partners can have a bigger a very special moment between generations. importance and value of bringing people of collective impact than any individual agency Jewish Family & Career Services helped different generations together and finding can have alone,” said Eric Robbins, CEO of spark the idea for this event, when they met common ground,” said Rick Aranson, chief Federation. Jared Powers, CEO of MJCCA, with local Holocaust survivors and asked executive officer of JF&CS. said, “This is an exciting opportunity for us to them to share what social programming The Weber School, along with the collaborate with other agencies to even more events would interest them. At the top of Supper with Survivors program for young significantly engage the next generation of the list was an intergenerational event with adults, hosted by the Marcus Jewish Jewish Atlantans in an innovative way.” young Jewish adults. On September 9, they Community Center of Atlanta and Eternal- The Funder Collaborative began two got their wish when JF&CS, The Weber Life Hemshech, connects survivors to years ago, following the release of the Jim School, and Jewish Federation of Greater younger generations whenever possible. Joseph Foundation’s report, “Effective Atlanta’s Holocaust Survivor Support Fund Many agencies and organizations work Strategies for Educating and Engaging Jewish hosted more than 60 Weber students and with survivors, hosting events, providing Teens.” Other grants within the collaborative survivors for a meaningful day of discovery. services, or engaging volunteers in framework total more than $37.3 million. “It was an incredible opportunity to survivor-related initiatives. JF&CS provides Girsh Kukyla and Aaron Gordon Over the next eight to 10 years, it is projected connect with survivors and gain insight into programming, reparation assistance, case management, and financial assistance to that these initiatives will collectively reach their lives and experiences,” said Weber ATLANTA JEWISH TEEN INITIATIVE survivors in its program. Jewish Home Life and engage tens of thousands of teens. Total sophomore Aliza Abusch-Magder. “I was (AJTI). Atlanta has received a $2.1 million Communities (JHLC) provides residential investment by the collaborative’s end date able to learn about their stories of survival grant from the Jim Joseph Foundation, to care options (nursing home, assisted living, over that same time period may reach as much and get some good life advice.” become one of 10 U.S. cities participating in and home care). The Breman Museum as $70 million. “The highlight of the lunch for me the Jewish Teen Education & Engagement offers programming in which survivors tell Members of the Funder Collaborative was when a survivor told me she loved Funder Collaborative. The collaborative their stories and educate schools, children, include Combined Jewish Philanthropies meeting me,” said Ariel Arbiv, also a comprises 15 national and local funders, and community groups. (Boston), Jewish Community Federation Weber sophomore. “I was also pleased committed to learning together, sharing best The HSSF, a collaboration among six & Endowment Fund (San Francisco), The that the program helped me form a greater practices, and investing in community-based Jewish entities, was created a year ago to Jewish Foundation of Cincinnati, Jewish understanding of the Holocaust and what Jewish teen initiatives. Atlanta Jewish Teen raise funds to meet the needs of survivors Federation of Greater Atlanta, Jewish it meant to people. I don’t have any family Initiative will substantially boost Jewish teen in Greater Atlanta. Eric Robbins, president/ Federation of Greater Los Angeles, Jewish that I know of who was in the Holocaust.” education and engagement throughout the CEO of Federation, said, “Creating the Federation of Metropolitan Chicago, Jewish It was a heartwarming experience community by opening new doors in exciting HSSF and its related activities is indicative Federation of San Diego County, Jim Joseph for students and survivors to pair off and ways. of what we do here—caring for people in Foundation, Lippman Kanfer Foundation for partake in the program and celebrate The initiative will center on “pathways,” need and supporting local agencies through Living Torah, The Marcus Foundation, Rose Shabbat. The program opened with Drew which will enable teens to explore areas of HSSF to provide services.” Community Foundation (Denver), Charles & Cohen, Weber’s music program director, interest through a Jewish lens, in a time-limited, To learn more about the HSSF, be Lynn Schusterman Family Foundation, The playing his guitar and leading the group in experiential way. The various pathways part of this community effort, or make Associated: Jewish Community Federation of Shabbat and Yiddish songs. One survivor will be developed in the coming months, in a contribution, contact Susan Moray, at Baltimore, and UJA-Federation of New York. was so moved by the festivities and singing, preparation for a 2017-18 school year launch. he sang a Yiddish song to the group. 404-870-7690 or smoray@jewishtatlanta. Pathways could include opportunities such as WOMEN’S PHILANTHROPY FALL After the music program, female org, or visit JewishAtlanta.org/ a spring break performing arts intensive, with EVENT. On November 16, Jane Weitzman students and survivors joined together to say holocaustsurvivorsupportfund. –By Cherie distinctly Jewish content, with the Alliance of Stuart Weitzman Retail, spoke to Jewish blessings over the candles. Then the male Aviv, chair, Holocaust Survivor Support Theatre or Atlanta Opera or a summer social Federation’s Women’s Philanthropy. survivors and students recited blessings over Fund justice intensive with attorneys and activists, Jane Weitzman was the executive the grape juice and challah. Afterward, the to discover how Jewish values inform the vice president of Shabbat luncheon meal was served. After most pressing social issues that currently face Stuart Weitzman and lunch, students led the singing of Hatikvah, the city. the founding vice the national anthem of Israel. Everyone in “We are very excited about the president of Stuart the room stood, singing loudly and proudly opportunity to create breakthrough avenues Weitzman Retail. together. for teens to really connect Jewishly, to see She spearheaded “I think it was fantastic and such an that Judaism has something relevant to say philanthropy for the honor meeting with such bright, friendly about their lives and their world, so they want company by generating young adults who are Jewish,” said Hershel to engage,” said Lori Kagan Schwarz, who funds to support breast Greenblat, a survivor. “For a few hours, it co-chaired the AJTI steering committee with and ovarian cancer made me feel young.” Zoe Starr, Molly Yoels, and Hershel Rabbi Peter Berg, vice president of the Atlanta research and awareness. Emily Kaplan, project coordinator of Greenblat Jane Weitzman Rabbinical Association. Her efforts were brought Holocaust Services at JF&CS, coordinated AJTI is the product of significant to life through innovative charity events, this special event. “The program went collaboration between Jewish Federation such as the Stuart Weitzman Celebrity Breast beyond my expectations,” she said. “Not of Greater Atlanta, the Marcus Jewish Cancer Auction. She serves on the board and only were the songs and prayers sung Community Center of Atlanta, and the Atlanta executive committees of Greenwich UJA together immeasurably powerful to feel and Rabbinical Association (ARA). The MJCCA and the American Jewish Joint Distribution watch, but perhaps most special about the will take the lead on implementation, by Committee and the board of 70 Faces Media. day was the genuine interaction between the providing the organizational infrastructure She is on the Trust Board of Boston Children’s students and survivors. The mutual interest, and managerial support necessary to create Hospital and the board of the Greenwich JCC, respect, and kindness showcased the unique and deliver engaging programs, as well as and is the president of Jewish Book Council. relationship that exists among the different tracking and evaluating teen participation. Originally from Atlanta, Jane is a Jewish generations in our community.” ARA will serve as the community experts in graduate of Emory University. She and her “The entire program, coordinated Suzy Tibor, Lucy Carson, Emily Jewish education; individual rabbis and other husband have two daughters, Elizabeth and by staff at JF&CS, Weber and HSSF, was Berlin, and Regine Rosenfelder local educators will recruit teen participants, Rachael, and a granddaughter, Eva. simply amazing,” said Rabbi Edward serve as mentors, and provide professional November-December 2016 THE JEWISH GEORGIAN Page 31

still trying to keep the ones we made at the beginning of 2016. (Has anyone managed to do Schwartz on Sports that? I usually don’t make it past March.) How about a segment on “Asking For Forgiveness”? granddaughter, Megan Light, was a fantastic It’s been a while since the high holidays, and softball player at North Springs High School G-d has already closed the book on that. (Just and went on to excel at Emory University, on be certain to keep your end of the bargain.) BY Jerry the athletic field and in the classroom. That left one topic: “Predictions for the Jewish Joel Alterman was also at our table. Georgian Sports Scene.” The year 2017 is just Schwartz His daughter, Lori, and my daughter, Cathy, around the corner, so it’s perfect timing. I don’t and niece, Cindy, were sorority sisters and claim to have ESP, but I do watch ESPN all roommates; they later lived near each other in the time, and I’ve been around long enough TALK TALK TALK. I attended the North the South Jersey/Philly area. to predict some sure things for 2017. So, here Atlanta Men’s Club Annual Meeting in late I met Alan Mintz and told him that I had goes: September, with 125 other members. It gave played basketball with his son, Andy, for many • Another new and exciting workout class that me a chance to visit with lots of guys I’ve years at the “J.” Andy is a great athlete and a is a must for all exercisers will be added to the known through the years and others I’ve met competitive guy on the court; he’s just as nice Doubles Racquetball Champions MJCCA fitness program. through contact with their family and friends. off the court. Alan’s father-in-law, Sid Cojac, Stan Boose and Jerry Schwartz, at • The music accompanying the gym workout It made for great conversation and a chance to who recently died at the age of 102, was also Georgia Golden Olympics will be at an ear-splitting decibel level, whether catch up with what’s happening in their lives. a regular at the “J” on the pickleball court and there are two or 22 participants in the class. And was credited for bringing the game to the “J.” the pickleball players will wonder why. Such conversation eventually leads to sports, Senior Games, which is a great experience. Sid was also involved in many of the discussion • Anyone showing up at 8:05 a.m. on Saturday since most of the connections have been made My basketball days ended in 2014, so I groups and Edgewise programs. Alan had morning for pick-up basketball will have a through activities related to the Jewish sports decided to try racquetball this year, since I’ve played in the Senior Baseball League program, 30-minute wait for the next game. scene. played the sport more than 50 years. I had and we talked about many experiences in that • Gene Benator will take the mound for another It’s always great to see Ronnie Klee. the perfect doubles partner in Stan Boose, league. season of men’s softball, and he’ll be taped up I’ve known him and his wife, Rita, more whom I played with and against on Mondays, I also saw current and fellow pickleball and as talkative and competitive as ever. than 45 years. Rita and I were the first and Wednesdays, and Fridays at LA Fitness. He players Paul Weisshaar, Sam Goldberg, Peter • Sid Stein will find another interesting sports second Jewish principals in DeKalb County, knows how to play the game and understands Jedel, Steve Damsker, Harvey Rosenzweig, celebrity to come and talk to the Thursday and we both retired from the DeKalb County the strategy, as well as having the skills and Dick Williams, Howard Karchmer, Stan Edgewise group. School System. We have many experiences to experience. Schwartz, Mal Roseman, Ed Troutman, Mike • At the Basketball Bunch at Lunch group, there share about those days. Both Ronnie and Rita Stan and I are the same age, so we Geller, and Alan Kessler. We could have put will be many guys attending for the first time, graduated from my alma mater, the University registered for the 70-74 age bracket. We up a few nets and played some doubles, if we and Stan Sobel will still be greeting everyone. of Miami. Rita’s brother, Freddy Benamy, was took a 270-mile round trip to Warner Robins, had only remembered our racquets and whiffle • Pickleball will continue to grow in popularity, one of the first guys I met at the “J,” when we Georgia, to win the gold medal and qualify for balls. adding new and enthusiastic participants, moved here in 1966. He was the captain of the the National Senior Games, in Birmingham, in The meeting was great and the breakfast thanks to ambassadors like Ed Feldstein, Rick Men’s League Basketball team I played on. He June of 2017, where the competition will be even better. It’s always nice to attend events Emery, Walter Sommers, Nora Florsheim, Ken was also a captain/player of many JCC Softball much tougher, I’m certain. But we have nine like this with good food, company, and an Lester, and Fred Bailey. teams. Ronnie is a big sports fan, a longtime months of playing together as a team to get opportunity for another “Schwartz on Sports” • There will be hundreds of children playing in holder of Braves and Falcons season tickets. ready. I even saw his picture with Rita, son Steven, column. the many excellent leagues at the “J” and lots of great volunteer coaches to teach them skills and and Arthur Blank, in the stands at the new 2017 PREDICTIONS FOR THE JEWISH TWO JEWISH GEORGIANS AT THE sportsmanship. Mercedes-Benz Football Stadium. SPORTS SCENE. For this last segment of GEORGIA GOLDEN OLYMPICS. I’ve been • I’ll still be writing “Schwartz on Sports,” and Also at our table was Larry Greenberg, “Schwartz on Sports,” I had several choices participating in the Georgia Golden Olympics I hope you’ll still be reading it. whom I hadn’t met before, but had heard about for a topic. Should it be “Things I’m Thankful since 2000. Almost all of the time has been in through conversations with Leonard Sherman For”? After all, Thanksgiving is almost here. 3X3 Half Court Basketball. Winning a gold Until the next time, drive for the bucket and Willie Green. Larry is a proud alumnus Or should it be “New Year’s Resolutions”? But or silver medal qualifies you for the National and score. of Duke University and a sports lover. His those don’t kick in until January 1, and we’re

to complete, and how individuals can determine what matters to them at the end of life, so that they can share their values and goals with loved ones and physicians. MISH MASH During this event, Ronnie Genser, a baby boomer widow, talked about the importance By Erin O’Shinskey kindergarteners at The Davis Academy, of these documents, and Rabbis Analia where they became friends. They went Bortz and Mario Karpuj emphasized the FROM DAVIS TO ZBT AND BEYOND. to different high schools and now are all value of imparting ones end-of-life wishes Jake Kwatnez, Brandon Krost, Max Miller, back together at University of Alabama, as to others. and Logan Botnick started their days as pledge brothers in Zeta Beta Tau. They’ve been friends for a long time, and now will be brothers forever! Sam, Melanie, and Sandra Massell ESTATE PLANNING. Congregation Or MELANIE MASSELL PERFORMS. Song Hadash’s 2nd annual Conversation Sunday, stylist Melanie Massell, an Atlanta native “Estate Planning who presently lives in Bradenton, Florida, for the Heart: Tools returned home recently for an evening to Talk to Your of relaxing vocals performed at the Wine Loved Ones and Room of the St. Regis Atlanta. Her bluesy Physicians about and jazzy presentations of familiar favorites Your End of Life delivered a wonderful evening of enjoyable Wishes,” took place entertainment. Especially exciting was to on November 6. see Melanie’s father, the Honorable Sam Topics included the Massell in the audience with his new wife, medical documents Jake Kwatnez (from left), Brandon Sandra. The glow on Sam’s face almost everyone needs Krost, Max Miller, and Logan Botnick made the stage lighting unnecessary Ronnie Genser Rabbis Mario Karpuj and Analia Bortz Page 32 THE JEWISH GEORGIAN November-December 2016 November-December 2016 THE JEWISH GEORGIAN Page 33

Creating community with holiday avors, songs and traditions is just one of the many things that makes The Cohen Home such a “I wish I could bottle the magic!” special place for older adults to age gracefully. - Michelle & Rick Young When Rick and I learned we were moving to Atlanta from New York, we drew a circle with a ten-mile radius around the Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta (MJCCA) Happy Hanukkah From Our Family to Yours! and told our realtor, “This is where we need to live.” We knew that, in a town where we had no family, a JCC would be vital. So on our second day in Sandy Springs, I took Avi, then 2, and Max, then 1, to a play group at the MJCCA. I met my best friends there, and our kids are still friends too.

Once our daughter Noa was born, life at the MJCCA became even fuller. Noa just recently aged out of the Youth Ensemble drama program. She’ll probably jump right into the BBYO Connect program for 6th to 8th graders.

Rick has played adult basketball and coached the boys’ teams. Avi and Max continue to play JCC sports and this summer had the thrill of participating in the Open during renovations! Call or visit to learn about our move‐in specials! 2016 Maccabi games in St. Louis. www.cohenhome.org | 770.475.8787 10485 Jones Bridge Road, Johns Creek (at the corner of Buice, near Dolvin Elementary) The JCC has given our kids so many positive, immersive Jewish experiences, from the Weinstein preschool to Camp Alterman. But Camp Barney Medintz is the crown jewel of our membership. The months leading up to camp are like “filler” for my kids — Barney is what they live for. At camp, my kids are their best selves. In that one month they just seem to grow by leaps and bounds. I wish I could bottle the magic!

Whenever I drive up to the JCC, I feel tremendous pride. When people come to visit us in Atlanta we always want to show o– our JCC. It’s the place that has followed us through every stage of our lives and has given us an amazing Jewish lens through which we’re watching our kids grow up.

Funding MJCCA . . . another way that Federation is strengthening our community.

Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta provides opportunities, care, connection, support and 100 strength for the Greater Atlanta Jewish DAYS OF IMPACT Community, for Israel, and for Jews globally. Our vision is a thriving, inclusive Atlanta community, SEPT. 6 - DEC. 15 with healthy organizations that engage every generation to secure our Jewish future. We value MAKE YOUR compassion, diversity, generosity, and commitment to Jewish values and to our people worldwide.

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originated by Kamal Grant, a graduate of are: Grillin’ Tefillin, Grand Champion; the esteemed Culinary Institute of America. Brisketeers, Best Brisket; Cloven Hoof The Sublime Briarcliff location actually BBQ, Best Ribs; DeKalb County Fire Kosher Affairs opened in March, but became AKC-kosher & Rescue—Smoke Showing BBQ, Best certified (dairy) in October. It is open 24 Chicken; Adam & Eve’s BBQ, Best Beans Hills. I stopped by for an interview and, hours daily and serves handmade ice cream (and the competition’s first-ever perfect of course, a tasting. According to general and coffees, as well. So, which doughnuts score); Cloven Hoof BBQ, Best Booth; manager Dawn DePetris, “The store offers are the best sellers so far? Strawberries and Grillin Tefillin’, Best Team Name; and Char BY Roberta handmade doughnuts, sourced with quality cream, A-Town cream (chocolate-covered Kol Nidre, People’s Choice Award. ingredients, to be enjoyed in a whimsical, with cream filling), butter toffee with For more information and for Scher relaxed atmosphere.” The concept was caramel chocolate icing, and the popular details on all of the BBQ winners, visit Reese’s peanut butter cup variety. The AKC- theatlantakosherbbq.com. supervised location of Sublime Doughnuts NEW KOSHER EATING— (sublimedoughnuts.com) is 2566 Briarcliff HOW SWEET IT IS! Road NE. Be aware that the company also has a Midtown location and an upcoming We can report two additions to the Sandy Springs store, neither of which is Atlanta Kashruth Commission certified kosher-certified. kosher eating (or should I say noshing) scene. Both have been bad for my waistline. 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BBQ AID TO FLOOD VICTIMS

Atlantans Keith Marks, Jody Pollack, and Stuart Green traveled to Fayetteville and Lumberton, North Carolina, to assist Operation BBQ Relief in providing more than 100,000 meals to the victims of Hurricane Matthew, including 450 meals worth of brisket.

COSTCO GROUND BEEF

I often purchase my ground beef from Costco—I like the quality and packaging of The Taste the product, which for years was provided by Solomon’s, an OU-supervised meat company. Much to my disappointment and that of many readers, Costco has switched agencies. If you would like to encourage suppliers and now carries Tomer, a brand Costco to rethink this change, complete the in-store comment card, or e-mail Costco Of Tradition that is currently not glatt kosher and not approved by many Orthodox supervising through the contact link at Costco.com. PLACE YOUR HOLIDAY ORDER ONLINE SHOP.WFM.COM NEED HELP? CALL OUR HOLIDAY HOTLINE 1-866-WFM4YOU

What’s cooking? Email [email protected] This column is meant to provide the reader with current trends and developments in the kosher marketplace. Since standards of kashruth certification vary, check with the AKC or your local kashruth authority to confirm reliability.

See KOSHER AFFAIRS RECIPES, page 41

AJC ATLANTA WISHES AJCAJC ATLANTATLANTA WISHES YOU A BRIGHT AND YYOUOU AA BRIGHT AANDND

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Zina Antique Jewelry You're Invited Road Show to Deck Our Ha s!

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Midtown SATURDAY, December 3, 10am TO 6pm Decatur Sunday, December 4, Noon TO 5:30pm Enjoy treats, drinks and fun, our annual Antique Jewelry Road Show and in-store appearances by *Belle Brooke* *Zina* *Shinola* *Jill MauRer* Be sure to enter this year's Gingergread House Competition benefiting Atlanta's our House and Genesis Shelter

Fine jewelry, watches and art...

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either “#149” or “AKC” on the inkjet. The Spicy Peach Kosher Korner Ali’s Cookies 2887 North Druid Hills Road, 404-334- The cinnamon rolls, brownies, chocolate 1255-34 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta, 7200 chip cookies, and all frostings are kosher and 770-971-8566, shipacookie.com (this store Frozen Cholov Yisroel soft serve and ice pareve. The toppings are kosher and dairy. only) cream Strawberries, raspberries, and blackberries Dairy and pareve baked goods and candy BY Reuven are not certified. Baskin Robbins ICE CREAM AND FROZEN YOGURT The Star-D certifies Baskin Robbins. All Stein Sublime Doughnuts products are dairy, Cholov Stam. 2566 Briarcliff Road, Atlanta, 404-315- It is preferable to buy ice cream and Rocky road ice cream and any other flavors 6899, sublimedoughnuts.com frozen yogurt at supervised stores (listed containing miniature marshmallows are not KOSHER DESSERTS Doughnuts, toppings, sauces, ice creams, below). In some stores, it is necessary to kosher. Pink bubble gum ice cream is now and flavored coffees are kosher and dairy check the kosher letter, since not all items kosher, when bearing a Star-D. Decorations The following establishments are and toppings are kosher. In a non-supervised on store-made, custom-built cakes and kosher certified. In some of the stores, some Krispy Kreme Doughnuts store, purchase items only if there is a loose toppings in individual stores are not toppings (gummy worms, marshmallows, 295 Ponce De Leon Avenue, Atlanta, 404- hashgacha on the package. (Don’t rely on under the Star-D certification and must be and fresh berries that have not been 876-7307 what the attendant says or on a booklet checked individually by the consumer. The checked for infestation) are not approved. 299 Cobb Parkway, Marietta, 770-425-0374 of kosher letters, as they are not always products certified are ice cream, frozen- The Atlanta Kashruth Commission doesn’t 6689 Highway 85, Riverdale, 770-997-6210 accurate.) dairy desserts, whipped topping, soft-serve certify the beverages found in the front of Mall of GA Store #56, Buford, 770-831- ice cream, ice-cream cakes, frozen yogurt, Krispy Kreme stores. Most of the facilities 1174 Bruster’s Ice Cream novelty items, sherbets, sundae bars, ices, are kosher dairy, but may have some pareve The AKC certifies only the doughnuts. Pre- 2095 LaVista Road, 404-320-7166 sorbets, and pre-packed items from these options. Check the kosher letter to be sure. packaged beverages sold in the front of Everything is certified, except gummy categories, when bearing the Star-D symbol. Some of these stores are franchises; the facility must be checked individually. worm toppings. only the locations listed below are certified. The stores have a kosher letter and sticker Rabbi Reuven Stein is director of supervision The AKC takes no responsibility for the on the door with the AKC kosher symbol. Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt for the Atlanta Kashruth Commission, a non- calorie or fat content of the products. The AKC also supervises the Atlanta 3011 North Druid Hills Road, 404-228-6229 profit organization dedicated to promoting commissary that provides doughnuts for Everything is certified, except some of the kashruth through education, research, and Cinnaholic Gourmet Cinnamon Rolls various establishments, as well as pre- toppings. Check the kosher letter. supervision. 1230 Caroline Street, Atlanta, 404-343- packaged doughnuts sold in supermarkets. 0805, cinnaholic.com The pre-packaged doughnuts need to have Ha’tchala Chadasha —new beginnings Rabbi Joseph Prass began his Jewish journey in the Reform youth movement which led to various jobs in education, youth, camping, and synagogues. In these settings he learned how meaningful and vibrant Jewish life could be. Prior to being ordained in 1999, Rabbi Prass was the regional director of the National Federation of Temple Youth (NFTY). Since ordination he has served various congregations and worked with a diverse population, and has become a senior rabbi. Currently, he dovetails duties as Congregation Ner Tamid’s spiritual leader while also working at The Bremen Museum in Atlanta. His duties there consist of bringing Holocaust and Jewish Heritage to synagogues in the Atlanta area. Being a rabbi today presents different Rabbi Joseph Prass challenges compared to those he grew up with in Minnesota more than 30 years ago. History tells us that people used to stay in not to outcast individuals who share the area where they grew up, as you could different views. recognize the names on the memorial Rabbi Prass has built his Rabbinate plaques in the synagogue. They also worked around education, inclusion and always for the same company their entire life. Today having a positive disposition. As most Jews we live in a more mobile society as people know, Yizkor is the prayer for those who change jobs frequently as well as residences have left this earth and Mi Shebeirach is the and places of worship. A large portion of prayer for healing. Rabbi Prass has added a Atlanta’s population has moved in from different spin, an uplifting one, as part of the other areas and is seeking new affiliations service. He asks the congregants what they but wanting the same qualities of comfort in have celebrated during the week. One then a house of worship in which they grew up. looks forward to the next week and what Living life as a Jew in a predominately they have to celebrate and be thankful for. Christian world presents daily challenges. He strives to work with all ages and stages Rabbi Prass states that educating non-Jews of the congregation through education, is an ongoing process. And it is important strengthening their commitment to Judaism. Page 38 THE JEWISH GEORGIAN November-December 2016 Stacy Brown and fifth-graders Jordan Frank and Reid Kaplan.

FALL FIELD TRIP. Mechina students, WELCOME TO OUR SUKKAH. Davis Davis Academy’s four- and five-year-olds, By Belle Klavonsky Academy first-graders hosted first-grade learned all about farm life, during their friends from neighboring Dunwoody visit to the Art Barn, in Roswell. Observing Springs Elementary School in their peace- honeybees (from left) are Michael themed sukkah. Here, Rabbi Micah Lapidus, Manolache, Emily Rindsberg, Annie Siegel, Davis Academy’s director of Jewish and Max Mendes, Sami London, Dara Kaplan, Hebrew Studies, teaches all the students Hannah Shedrow, and Max Weintraub. about Sukkot traditions, including waving the lulav and etrog.

are totally mesmerized by their rebbe, Rabbi Shlomo Freundlich, as they delve into the details of the Gemara. SUKKOT. Rabbi Binyomin Friedman shared a wealth of information with Torah Day School of Atlanta (TDSA) middle school boys, prior to the holiday of Sukkot. The students were well-versed and prepared in the intricate halachos (law) of the mitzvah of lulav and etrog. Here a student examines an etrog. BOOK BUDDIES. In a partnership that gives older students leadership opportunities and younger students a chance to interact with Lower School “elders,” Davis Academy fourth- and first-graders teamed LEARNING HISTORY, MAKING MOCK ELECTION. The eighth-grade up for a Book Buddies activity. The older HISTORY. The annual Davis Academy girls at TDSA have been following the students guided the first-graders in making eighth-grade re-enactment of the Second presidential election, its candidates, and Thanksgiving-inspired turkey hands, on Continental Congress of 1775 (pictured), procedures with incredibly careful eyes and which the students wrote what they were at which the Declaration of Independence ears. They have written campaign speeches thankful for this season. Around the table, was penned and signed, is part of the to present to the students in third through from left, are Romy Ress, Lucy Rifkin, students’ comprehensive studies about eighth grades, as shown here, in preparation Micah Dresdner, Ari Cohen, Sarah Menis, the Constitution and election history, for TDSA’s Mock Election. READING BUDDIES. TDSA’s second- Summer Negin, and Lauren Moradi. which, this year, includes the historic 2016 grade girls read some of their favorite presidential election. They also studied stories to the kindergarten class. In addition the United States Constitution and viewed to experiencing camaraderie, the second- historic presidential debates. Students gave graders enjoyed dressing up like characters persuasive speeches about positions on from their books. current issues. On November 8, Middle School students held their own election, voting for their favored political party, and charted the results on the map.

SHERPAS. In a unique, expanded program that is both a learning and a leadership opportunity, Network Sherpas, a team of Davis Academy fifth-, sixth-, and seventh- grade students, troubleshoot technical difficulties in the classroom, manage TO INFINITY AND BEYOND. The Davis I MADE AN IMPACT. TDSA seventh- devices, learn about the school’s computer and eighth-grade students participated in Academy welcomed NASA engineer network, and teach other students to be George Gabrielle, who gave an informative the Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta’s strong digital citizens. Network Sherpas Super Sunday. They made phone calls and engaging presentation to students HASKALAH TERM. The Weber School team members will represent Davis at the at the Middle School (pictured), about has officially launched a January Haskalah and enjoyed the challenge and bonding Georgia Educational Technology conference experience of raising much-needed funds what’s happening with the United States Term. The Weber faculty has been working this fall. Pictured: (front, from left) Davis’ space program. He told them his personal for two years on creating an interwoven, for JFGA. Board members, faculty and staff, Network Administrator Dusty Huff and and administrators participated as well. story about pursuing his dreams, and he integrated, interdisciplinary array of classes fifth-graders Avi Frank, Harrison Green, encouraged students to set goals and never that will challenge the status quo. There are Aidan Kramer, and Ari Levy; and (back) give up on achieving them. 31 courses, each designed by faculty and DIGGING DEEP. TDSA sixth-grade boys Davis’ 21st-Century Learning Coordinator November-December 2016 THE JEWISH GEORGIAN Page 39 visiting scholars, that invite Project Based Learning. Here, a Weber student examines the Haskalah Term course catalog.

and fun way to pretend and develop critical CELEBRATING PUBLISHED POETS. learning skills. Through creative and open- Two Atlanta Jewish Academy eighth-grade ended play, children can grow and develop students, Rebecca Lewyn and Jolie Abadi, a love of reading. It promotes social skills, entered the Creative Communication poetry self-confidence, and communicative and contest. Rebecca’s poem, “The Concrete A DANCE IN THE SUKKAH. This year, collaborative abilities. Children are free to Lane,” and Jolie’s poem, “What Happened Weber’s annual fall dance fell during the explore feelings and even try out new roles. to Peace,” were chosen to be published in the intermediate days of Sukkot. Students were POETRY OUT LOUD. Select students in Puppet play while reading allows young anthology A Celebration of Poets. Pictured: invited into the sukkah to dance, celebrate Michael Bennett’s, Holly Chesser’s, and children to take the lead and create their own Rebecca Lewyn (left) and Jolie Abadi, with together, and in the Sukkot tradition, wave Leigh Herman’s “Reading The World” story endings, communicate story ideas, and their teacher, Mrs. Anna Lefkoff (center) the lulav and etrog. As their mitzvot, a classes at The Weber School competed interact with their “pretend friend” or other portion of the proceeds from the dance in the final round of the school-level children, in a way that builds confidence and was donated to Autism Speaks. Pictured national poetry reciting competition, Poetry self-esteem. are (from left) Abby Goldberg, Tyler Moss Out Loud, to a packed school audience. Herman, Tristan Hulsebos, and Zach Negin. Sophomore Peri Barnard (shown here) won the school-level competition and now moves on to the Metro Atlanta Regional Competition, at the Atlanta History Center, in February 2017.

ODYSSEY OF THE MIND. Several of Weber’s Odyssey of the Mind team members (pictured) traveled to Flowery Branch, Georgia, for an intense and fun workshop, to help prepare them for this spring’s Regional Competition. The workshop concentrated on spontaneous problem- solving—problems solved instantly, using spontaneous creativity. SHOWCASE SCHOOL. The Epstein School has been chosen as a Microsoft Showcase School. Microsoft Showcase Schools are the change-makers in education and thoughtfully consider the role of technology as they explore new ways to redesign learning spaces, restructure SECOND TIME AROUND. Epstein’s curriculum, reinvent pedagogy, and second-grade parents went back to school to reimagine what 21st-century leading and experience the joys of Singapore math. Using learning looks like across diverse contexts. board games, laptops, and ActivBoards, Pictured: (top photo) Harris Jacobs, eighth students led their parents through a series of grade; (bottom photo) Tamar Guggenheim, experiential math activities. Singapore math seventh grade involves a three-part learning process: a concrete representation of a problem (using CIVIL RIGHTS LEADER VISITS manipulatives such as cubes), a pictorial WEBER. Weber senior Rose Karlin representation (such as bar models and arranged for Bernard Lafayette, Jr., one of ten frames), and abstract thinking about the leaders in the Civil Rights Movement, math (writing the algorithm and solving to speak to Weber students. Rose reached it). Students move at their own pace, with out to Mr. Lafayette, after learning about the lessons and activities differentiated to Civil Rights Movement’s origins in Weber’s personalize the learning process. Pictured: elective social studies course “From Topeka (top photo) Olivia Meyers with Michelle to Chicago,” one of the school’s new Meyers; (bottom photo) Jordan Cohen using interdisciplinary courses. Mr. Lafayette’s an ActivBoard visit followed a recent visit from Charles Person, one of the original 1961 Freedom CREATIVE PUPPET PLAY. Epstein Riders. Pictured: Bernard Lafayette, Jr., and preschoolers Benjamin Kaplan and Levi Rose Karlin Liebman discover that puppets are a natural Page 40 THE JEWISH GEORGIAN November-December 2016 makes sense, and it is high time that we in another town whom he went hunting with, grabbed holt of the reins and begin driving and that on several occasions when they were the wagon rather that just riding in it.” in the friend’s hunting cabin they had talk All are responsible Sonny Schwartz, who is often able to about this very subject. His friend had made merchants, the city attorney, local ministers, recall an amazingly appropriate thought, a lot of money, and the friend would like to school board members, city council officials, reinforced the parental responsibility for figure a way that some of this money could be and just everyday citizens sitting around. education with the Talmudic concept that used to help educate the young. Usually, there are about 10 or 11 who show when a parent teaches his or her child it is That’s when his friend suggested that BY Bubba up, and they come and leave whenever. as if the parent is teaching successive maybe, just maybe, it might be worthwhile Well, a few days ago, when generations. to come up with an educational program for Meisa the talking was fastened As always, the coffee was parents of students that would help develop an on the schools, Harry hot, the conversation understanding of the necessity for the parents Eisenbot said that he was interesting and to take ownership of their responsibility to There is a light chill in the morning air; had been cogitating enjoyable, and educate their children — that the school was the pine trees are shedding their cones; the a lot about it. He the communal an agent, but that the parent was responsible leaves are floating to the ground. The days quoted from atmosphere was party. In order to implement this focus, he are getting shorter — it’s fall. And there is an article by invigorating. But suggested that thought be given to monetary electricity in the air in anticipation of the London Schnabel good-ole Gail incentives earned by parents taking part in upcoming annual Thanksgiving football game in Spectrum, Parish stopped this. between the Westabutchie High Tigers and a Seventh- everyone by asking Judge Moore’s friend was willing to their arch rivals, the Laurelburg Tornadoes. day Adventist what were we going put up the funds to start a foundation for For weeks, the brouhaha had been about publication, entitled to do about this. “Talk this. It was his idea that the community be the upcoming contest and recollections “Why Study is More is wonderful, but encouraged to make financial contributions of bygone encounters — nothing like Important than Prayer: chatter won’t get the to the fund, which would be used to purchase remembering past heroics, even if they are A Jewish Perspective,” job done.” gift certificates to be earned by parents exaggerated and only slightly historically which he said sorta helped And completing this program, and that the local correct. him understand what the that is when businesses would redeem the certificates for But last week, there was a piece in educational dynamics should Judge Moore merchandise, including food, at their cost the Westabutchie American about the low be. In that writing, Schnabel joined in. plus a 10 percent overhead fee. educational achievement level and graduation had observed that: “Among He allowed that it was Gail Parish had asked for a plan and here rate in the school system. As a result, some Jews, a high value of learning is instilled his opinion that in order to was one worth considering. Hoyt Ross and folks begun to think on schooling. So for the in the home from a young age. They do not educate the children, we had to educate the Buddy Harrod said they would put together last few days, the talk ‘round the morning just entrust the education of their children parents. They must understand that the school some ideas in the next two weeks, and maybe coffee klatch at Mollie’s Diner has put the to ‘professional’ teachers. Instead, they see system is a vehicle but that it is the parent that the group could talk some more about this

“Among Jews, a high value of learning is instilled in the home from a young age. They do not just entrust the education of their children to ‘professional’ teachers. Instead, they see themselves as the primary educators of their children while the professional teachers are seen as vicarious educators continuing the stimulation of learning already started (and continuing) in the home.”

spotlight on this. themselves as the primary educators of their must exercise hands-on direction. In his best then. Luther Cash suggested that they start As you may remember, this is no formal, children while the professional teachers are judicial manner, he said, “you can delegate calling this the Mollie Plan, since the idea had organized group, but it is just a bunch of locals seen as vicarious educators continuing the but you cannot abdicate.” originated at Mollie’s Diner. with differing views and beliefs, who show stimulation of learning already started (and The judge pointed out that, while this As all were leaving, Billy Bob Ross up around 10:00 every weekday morning for continuing) in the home.” may be obvious, there needs to be that carrot stood up reminded everyone of Derek coffee and talk. On any morning, you may “Eureka,” shouted Foots Campbell: out there to help motivate people to sign Bok’s quotation: “If you think education is find the police chief, the mayor, a judge, local “someone has finally said something that on. He went on to say that he had a friend expensive, try ignorance.”

Ballroom. For registration details, visit engage.emory.edu/jewishstudies40. For other information, contact the Tam Institute Thought you’d like to know for Jewish Studies, at jewishstudies@ emory.edu. By Jonathan Barach Laurie Rose, at 678-812-3723 or laurie. information, contact Elana Frank at efrank@ [email protected]. weberschool.org. SPECIAL CONCERT. On December 4, EXPLORING JEWISH at 2:00 p.m., enjoy an afternoon of music DENOMINATIONS. “Jewish HEROINES & HANUKKAH. The 40 YEARS OF JEWISH STUDIES. On with virtuoso violinist Boris Savchuk, to Denominations,” a Melton Continuing Weber School invites all women in the December 4, the Community of Scholars benefit Tzarkei Naomi Fund, which assists Education program, takes place Monday community for December’s Rosh Chodesh Showcase will celebrate 40 years of Jewish Atlanta’s Jewish widows and orphans. nights, at 8:00 p.m., at the Marcus learning session on December 1, at 8:00 Studies at Emory, with a day of learning, led Tickets are $18/individuals, $28/couples, Jewish Community Center of Atlanta. a.m. to 9:30 a.m., at The Weber School. by Tam Institute faculty, who will provide and $10/seniors. Payment can be made in Atlanta clergy, representing different The session, “Heroines & Hanukkah: A insights from their teaching and research. advance by PayPal, at tzarkeinaomi@aol. denominations of Judaism, will examine Picture and a Thousand Words,” featuring The schedule is: Gathering and Welcome, com, or tickets can be purchased at the door. Jewish identity and religious expression Chayah Lieberman, Jewish Studies teacher 2:00 p.m.; Faculty Panel Session, 2:15 p.m.; Donations are welcome. Seating is limited, through the political and social changes of at Weber, is part of The Women of Weber Book Program, 4:30 p.m.; Book Signing so reserve early. Light refreshments will be the past 300 years, including the impact on Rosh Chodesh Chavurah, which meets and Cocktail Reception, 5:30 p.m.; and served; dietary laws observed. This concert gender, assimilation, and Israel. For more at the beginning of the Jewish month to Celebratory Dinner, 6:00 p.m. This event will take place at the JFGA Selig Center information, registration, and fees, contact learn, connect, and network. For more takes place at Emory University’s Cox Hall Auditorium, 1440 Spring Street, Atlanta. November-December 2016 THE JEWISH GEORGIAN Page 41

Kosher Affairs Recipes continued from Page 35 Recipes Soup’s on! Winter is here As you will see in many of the recipes Sauté onions and celery in butter, until 4 carrots, peeled and chopped egg noodles. below, boxed kosher broth is a major translucent; do not brown. 2 parsnips, peeled and chopped • Omit all of the liquid in the recipe, use ingredient in my soups. These broths add Add potatoes, seasonings, and hot 3 stalks celery, peeled and chopped a whole chicken, and presto, you have so much flavor. I usually purchase the water; simmer until potatoes are tender. 2 cloves garlic, chopped crockpot roast chicken! Imagine brand, because most of its soups Cut fish in small pieces, and add to 1/2 cup pearl barley, rinsed and sorted are kosher and parve. soup. Simmer for about 10 minutes. 1 lb. split peas, rinsed and sorted ----- Add milk, and gently reheat without 1 potato, peeled and cut into small chunks ----- boiling. 2 boxes of vegetarian broth (such as Imagine Flanken Mushroom Barley Soup brand No-chicken broth), chicken broth, or Adapted from a recipe by Chef David Tomato Pea Bisque ----- water, for a total of 72 ounces Cooper, Chefs’ Confidential cookbook 1 teaspoon each salt, ground pepper, and This is what is popularly known as a Lentil Soup parsley (or to taste) Soup is one of our favorite comfort foods, “cheater” recipe. Your guests will think Inspired by Alton Brown of The Food Optional: 2 tablespoons chicken consommé and this recipe is delicious. In fact, this that it took hours to create this delicious Network powder soup gets better each day. It is a hearty soup—but shhhhh; it takes minutes. soup—just add some crispy bread and a I make this soup often—so healthy and In food processor or with a knife, finely salad for a complete meal. Makes 8-10 servings. filling. chop onions, carrots, parsnips, celery, and garlic. Makes 8 servings. 2 tablespoons olive oil Place split peas and barley in 5-6 1 32-ounce carton tomato soup, such as 1 cup finely chopped onion quart slow cooker. Add the finely chopped 1 pound flanken Imagine Brand 1/2 cup finely chopped carrot vegetables and the chunked potato. Sprinkle Salt and pepper 1 32-ounce carton pea soup, such as 1/2 cup finely chopped celery with salt, parsley, and black pepper. 1 tablespoon canola oil Imagine Brand 2 teaspoons kosher salt Fill with about 72 ounces (9 cups) 1 pound onions, diced 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce 1 pound lentils, sorted and rinsed vegetarian broth, chicken broth, or water. 1 1/2 lbs. white and shitake mushrooms, 1/2-1 lb. faux kosher crab 1 cup peeled and chopped tomatoes Cook on low for 10-12 hours. cleaned and sliced 2 cups half and half or whole milk (or 2 quarts chicken or vegetable broth 2 teaspoons chopped garlic mixture of both) 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground coriander ----- 1/2 cup pearl barley, rinsed 2 tablespoons sherry 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground toasted cumin 3 sprigs fresh thyme leaves Optional garnish: garlic or herbed 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder Slow Cooker Chicken Soup 11/2 quarts vegetable, beef, or chicken croutons, fresh basil, lightly cooked broth frozen peas Place the olive oil in a 6-quart Dutch A Scher family favorite…an easy, one-pot 1 bay leaf oven, and set over medium heat. meal, and a cold-weather staple; perfect for 3 tablespoons fresh, chopped parsley, Combine soups and Worcestershire in Once hot, add the onion, carrot, celery, weekday dinners and Shabbos lunch. divided 4-quart pot. and salt, and sweat until the onions are Heat on medium, until bubbly. translucent, approximately 6 to 7 minutes. Serves about 6. Season flanken with salt and pepper, Simmer gently about 5 minutes, just to Add the lentils, tomatoes, broth, and brown both sides in heated oil; remove combine flavors. Stir often. coriander, cumin, and garlic, and stir to 2 1/2-3 pounds cut-up chicken meat, and set aside. Add faux crab, milk, and sherry. combine. Increase the heat to high, and 3 stalks celery with leaves, chopped Sauté onions until golden. Add Gently simmer for about 10-15 minutes bring just to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, 2 carrots, large rough chop mushrooms, and sauté about 3 minutes. more, garnish as desired, and serve. cover, and cook at a low simmer, until the 1 clove garlic, chopped Add garlic, barley and thyme, and sauté 3 lentils are tender, approximately 35 to 40 1 large onion, chopped minutes more. Add broth; scrape bottom ----- minutes. 1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped of pot. Add flanken back to the pot, along Using an immersion blender, puree to 1/2 teaspoon salt with the bay leaf and 2 tablespoons of Fish Chowder desired consistency. Serve immediately. 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed parsley; bring to boil. Lower heat, and Adapted from a recipe from The Milky 1/2 teaspoon black pepper simmer about 1 1/2 hours. Way Restaurant, Los Angeles ----- 2 bay leaves Remove flanken, and cut meat from 2 cups cold water + 4 cups kosher chicken bones. Put small pieces of meat back into 1 1/2 cups chopped onions Slow Cooker Split Pea Soup broth (such as boxed Manischewitz or soup. 3/4 cups celery, chopped Imagine Brand) Simmer 15 more minutes. Discard bay 4 tablespoons butter One of the most popular soups from leaf. Garnish with parsley when serving. 4 cups diced potatoes my website KosherEye.com. Make it Place vegetables in a 4-5 quart slow Note: If making this soup in advance— 4 cups boiling water vegetarian, or add poultry or meat. Just place cooker. Top with chicken, spices, and liquid. when reheating, adjust consistency by 2 pounds fresh halibut or any firm white all of the ingredients in the slow cooker, Cover and cook on low heat setting for 8 to adding more broth. Dry herbs may be fish, or salmon, cut in chunks and “fuggedaboutit.” This is a comforting, 10 hours. Remove chicken, debone, cut into used. 4 cups whole milk filling soup after a long weekday or perfect pieces, and add back into soup. Enjoy. Salt and generous amount of white pepper, for a cold-weather Shabbos lunch. Options: to taste • Add 1 chopped parsnip or turnip. 2 onions, peeled and chopped • Serve with cooked white rice or cooked Page 42 THE JEWISH GEORGIAN November-December 2016 PHOTO BY MEREDITH LEE/THE HSUS

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