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GOOD NEWS MADE IN THE JEWISH STATE THIS PAST WEEK TREATING GAUCHER’S DISEASE IN BRAZIL. Israel’s Protalix Biotherapeutics has entered into a supplyand technology-transfer agreement with Brazil for its Gaucher’s treatment Uplyso. Brazil’s Health Minister said he was pleased to be able to improve the health of Brazilian citizens impacted by the rare disorder.

A GREAT U21 EURO SOCCER TOURNAMENT. The June tournament was the most important international sporting event to be held in the Jewish state since the 1968 Paralympics. UEFA’s president Michel Platini praised Israel for its job in hosting, saying “The stadiums were wonderful and well-organized, the pitches excellent, and the atmosphere in the stadiums was great with many families with young children attending. That is exactly the type of tournament that I like to see.”

HELPING INDIA GROW FOOD. Israel is to provide technology and training to India to diversify its fruit and vegetable crops and raise yields.

Israel’s Agency for International Development Cooperation (Mashav) will help set up 28 centers of excellence, each focused on specific fruit and vegetable crops, in 10 Indian states.

year. This represents an increase of 76 percent over last year, when 1,700 participated. Just as encouraging, 85 percent of participants either study or enter the workforce afterwards.

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FREE COURSES AT TAU AND TECHNION. Tel Aviv University and Technion have partnered with free-course provider Coursera to offer specially developed classes in four study areas – engineering, archeology, biology and cultural studies.

ISRAELI PLANES GET NEW MISSILE PROTECTION. An El Al 737 plane has completed trials with the new C-MUSIC DIRCM system to protect against terrorist’s shoulder-fired missiles. Every El Al, Arkia and Israir civilian plane will be equipped with the new system.

This list courtesy Michael Ordman and verygoodnewsisrael.blogspot.com.

TURNING PLAIN MOBILES INTO SMARTPHONES. An estimated 4 billion people own a simple mobile phone – mostly in countries where a smartphone would not work. Israeli start-up VascoDe provides a 2G system to provide email, Facebook, Twitter, Wikipedia, etc. via national mobile providers.

NATIONAL SERVICE BY ARABS UP 76 PERCENT. A ceremony was held in Haifa to recognize the recordhigh 3,000 Arabs volunteering in the national service program this

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GET YOUR HEART FAT CHECKED. Researchers at the Rabin Medical Center in Petah Tikva have proved scientifically that the thickness of the layer of fat enveloping the heart can predict heart disease. It is not the weight or BMI of an individual that matters, but whether the tissue supporting the heart muscle grows too large.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

Women of the Wall 25th Anniversary: Be a Part of History OR HADASH ORGANIZES ATLANTA DELEGATION special for the AJT

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n Atlanta delegation organized by Congregation Or Hadash will join women from around the world celebrating the accomplishments of the Women of the Wall by traveling to the Kotel, a symbol of Jewish independence in the land of Israel, this coming November. “This mission commemorates 25 years of struggle and courage,� said Rabbi Ellen Nemhauser, mission co-host and synagogue educator at Or Hadash. “It represents a dedication to religious pluralism, equality and justice.�

The 25th Anniversary Celebration Trip will take place from Nov. 3 to 6, with options to stay for Shabbat (through Nov. 9). Highlights of the trip will include seminars with leading scholars on a wide range of issues, high-level meetings with influential members of the Knesset, several touring options in and around Jerusalem, opportunities for social justice work and a gala celebration dinner. “We are thrilled to have delegations from around the country represented,� said Rabbi Dr. Analia Bortz, mission co-host and spiritual leader at Congregation Or Hadash. “This is an inspirational and unifying effort that resonates strongly with women and men of all ages, affiliations, and demographics.�

Women and men interested in joining the Atlanta delegation can contact Rabbi Nemhauser at rabbiellen@gmail.com or go online to groups.israelexperts.com/ WoW-Anniversary-Trip.

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A “mystery person� will play Noah and read “We’re all in the Same Boat� by Rabbi Zachary Shapiro. There will also be snacks and a photographer to take pictures; children are encouraged to bring their favorite stuffed animals.

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he public is invited to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Booth Western Art Museum with a party at the Cartersville facility. On Aug. 3, 2013 at 7 p.m. in the Booth Ballroom, members and guests will enjoy an evening of entertainment, hors d’oeuvres and drinks; a visual presentation of the Museum’s 10-year history; and dancing with music

by Swing South.

The “Western Swing Dance” was proposed by a group of Booth Members as an opportunity to support the Museum after a decade of service.

“It is the mission of the Museum to educate, entertain and inspire guests through the exploration of Western art, popular culture and American heritage in a welcoming environment,” said Tom Shinall, director of marketing. “Over the past 10 years, the Museum has gained so much from our membership, and this event is an example of their willingness to get involved.”

As the third event of the Booth’s 2013 Summer Entertainment Series, the Western Swing Dance will encourage members and guests to “kick their heels up” in celebration. Western swing band Swing South will provide live music in the style of former featured entertainer Asleep at the Wheel. Attendees will enjoy heavy hors d’oeuvres and receive two drink tickets to be used at the cash bar.

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“Early Diagnosis of Alzheimer’s Disease & Long-term Management to Maintain Quality of Life,” His topic and discussion will be followed by Q & A. Refreshments will be served.

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To keep the fun going, a visual presentation highlighting 10 years of Booth Museum exhibits, events, interviews and information will follow. And as a favor for attending the event, members and guests will also receive a souvenir 10th-anniversary Booth Western Art Museum belt buckle.

Tickets for the Western Swing Dance are $60 for Booth Museum members and $75 for non-members. Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased by calling (770) 387-1300 or by visiting the Museum.

“Dress for Less for the New Year” on Aug. 18 BUY NEW OUTFITS, HELP HADASSAH! special for the AJT

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rina’s Boutique (2181 Briarcliff Rd., next to Judaica Corner) will host a special “Hadassah Day” on Aug. 18 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Ladies are invited to shop and enjoy complimentary kosher refreshments from the new Dolche Bakery.

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CHANA’s CORNER

I’m Worried!

A SOCIETAL DINOSAUR TALKS BACK

By Chana Shapiro AJT COLUMNIST

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lot of you ask what I do all day. I assure you that I don’t sit on the porch, eating bonbons while reading trendy magazines (although I’d like to). Nor do I have time to find the missing button for my jacket, or organize my sock drawer.

No, friends; I’m too busy worrying.

For instance: ● I worry about tattoos. If you already have a full-body tattoo, don’t bother reading this point.

But everybody else, listen up!

I just met an 87-year-old man whose free time in the Navy was spent getting inked. Not only did his tats wrinkle along with the rest of him – turning the slogans on his upper arms into shaky, illegible facsimiles of Arabic – but the unicorn-striding female

figure on his chest now resembles Medusa astride a starving rhinoceros.

If you absolutely must acquire body art, consider food coloring. Recently, my grandchildren and I accidentally discovered its amazingly long-lasting skin-adherence quality; our grandson was blue for days! ● I worry about handwriting. I’ve been informed that many schools don’t bother teaching script because nobody actually writes anything longhand anymore.

Still, a few young people have left messages in my mailbox, and I’ve seen quite a few youthful signatures – they are either illegible or quasi-printed in a medley of lower- and upper-case letters.

Understand, my parents and I used to write weekly letters to one another. I wanted my epistles to be legible but also as pleasant to look at as those of my parents. And more to the point, people today pay thousands of dollars for signed copies of various historical letters and documents.

I wonder if anybody will be able

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to read the signatures on the ketubot, world-changing decrees and love letters of the future? That’s presuming, of course, that pens still exist.

As for spelling, don’t get me started. ● I worry about the “F” word. Since it’s become as ubiquitous as sushi (something I also worry about), I acknowledge that there are no more really “bad” words left. Our last holdout in the arena of linguistic shock or separation of lazy, messy slang from careful, articulate language is gone.

If you can locate a book or film of the last five years devoid of the “F” word, please call me immediately, because I haven’t read it or seen it. Where are the days when TV people got “bleeped” for curse words? I miss those bleeps!

I miss people’s character being recognizable by their conversation, don’t you? Remember when there were identifiably low-class words? ● I worry about sartorial matters. Everyone has a right to interesting clothing; in fact, I consider this to be the best part of getting out of bed in the morning.

You want to wear all your costume jewelry at one time? Fabulous! You think stripes, plaids and polka dots look great together? So do I. You want purple hair, Rasta braids, a spiked and gelled Mohawk, cornrows, a luminous Jello-dyed buzz cut? Go for it.

But I beg you to cover your navel, your buttocks and your bosom.

I’ve been wondering why young women insist upon looking like strumpets. I suppose I should blame movie and singing personalities, but I don’t – sex is now their job.

I prefer to hold parents’ feet to the fire. Do you see the kids necking in public? If you have a daughter, is it OK for her to look like a streetwalker?

And if you have a son, I’m even more worried. How can he possibly concentrate on algebra? ● I’m worried about manners. Actually, I’m beyond worried; I’m angry.

There’s no need to belabor the demise of “please” and “thank you.” I think we’re in agreement on that.

I’ll just mention two of my present gripes: thank-you notes and leaving personal trash around.

In the last year, my husband and I’ve happily given five wedding gifts and two bar/bat-mitzvah presents. So far, we’ve received one acknowledgement of a nuptial check and one phone message from a bar-mitzvah boy.

When I bumped into two of the newlyweds, I asked if they’d received our

gifts; one told me that it was received, but they were too busy to write thankyou notes, and the other told me that she doesn’t remember. Perhaps the paucity of written gratitude is due to modern kids’ inability to write (see above) And as for the garbage I find all over the place, I know I should be worried about pollution and infestation, but it’s not that. What truly gets me is selfish people who prefer to live in a messy habitat.

Why does someone cavalierly toss an empty soda can or chip bag in the general direction of a trash can, missing by half a foot, and fail to walk over and finish the job? Why do people drop detritus wherever they happen to be (sidewalk, movie aisle, out car window into street, playground)?

When our grandchildren and their buddies started acting like real Americans by leaving wrappers, used plates and banana peels in situ, I had to focus. I’m still working on it, but I’m not giving up. ● Most of all, I’m worried about Jews no longer being the more interesting people in the room. We used to be the most exciting and inventive scientists, writers, entrepreneurs and artists.

Of course, I acknowledge and applaud all of the many persisting Semitic out-of-the-box thinkers; studious, inquisitive kids; diligent, relentless tinkerers; “Words with Friends” players; chess and debate team champs; energetic sportsmen and women; world travelers; and compulsive, voracious readers.

But parents, I must ask you to watch your kids and their friends.

What do they wear when they go to the mall? Do they express gratitude properly? Are they humble, or do they feel privileged? Are they nice?

Moreover: Are they curious? Do they ask questions in class? Do they work hard? Are they able to carry on a conversation? Are they adventurous?

We like to talk about Jews being “the light unto the nations.” Really?

Chana Shapiro realizes that this is not a politically correct column, but she’s only scratched the surface of what keeps her up at night. She welcomes rebuttals, but in written form only (again, see above). Please do not stop to debate her at the supermarket or dentist’s office – and do resist all urges to punch her lights out. That’s rude.

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History, Tradition and Mothers, Oy Vey! IN AV, RESIST THE URGE TO STRESS

By Dr. Terry Segal AJT Contributor

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o far, my “New Moon Meditations” have revolved around the events of the Hebrew months. Now, I’ll be switching to a different focus, which invites a more personal connection to Judaism.

To accomplish this, I’ll add the filter of Judaism to a framework taken from my self-help book, “The Enchanted Journey: Finding the Key That Unlocks You,” which assists with individualizing a plan for reducing your stress and anxiety and creating “enchantment” – a sensory-rich experience of life. ● First things first: We are a people with a stressful history. Of course we’re anxious! But we are also savvy and quick-thinking; we must choose our actions consciously

for our own well-being and for tikkun olam (“repair of the world”).

Keep in mind that we are here – today – trying to uphold our ancient traditions while giving them more relevance and meaning in today’s world. That means it’s our job to make sure that, in the rush of living, the next generation doesn’t take Judaism off their to-do list. ● Secondly, know that we have had to do battle with some serious demons in the form of oppressors, plagues, hatred and ignorance. But those are just our external antagonists; there are also stress-inducing internal thought patterns and behaviors that have been handed down through the generations.

That isn’t to say that our ancestors’ coping skills, attitudes and superstitions were “wrong,” but we might experience more stress from them than we need. Remember that distress

turns into disease if left unattended.

Thus, examine your choices and behaviors – after all, it’s certainly a Jewish tradition to question everything! ● Third, I’ll teach you the 10 “Enchanted Keys” to offer assistance.

They are mindfulness, altered perceptions, journaling, sensory experiences, reduced clutter, humor, movement, art, nature and meditation.

These will help you break with tradition when necessary by learning to be calm and focusing on the silver linings. The magic truly lies within the strength of each of us, applied individually and collectively.

From here on with my columns, each month you’ll have a focus and an invitation to seek out enchantment in the context of being Jewish.

As you may have guessed, awareness of the stress inherent in being Jewish is the focus this month.

Now, I don’t want you to stop being Jewish! What I do want is for you to stop feeling stressed in the ways that may have their origins there.

For example, Jewish mothers are depicted as anxious, over-bearing, over-protective, meddling and overdramatic, while Jewish men are portrayed as henpecked and valued for money and brains, not for brawn.

Moreover, most Jews are the “funny character,” but not cast in the great romantic roles, and there’s arguing and haggling attributed to both sexes.

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Also, it’s important to know that there are certain remarks or ways of thinking that are almost guaranteed to induce stress. If you’re raised hearing the phrase I’m only worried because I love you, you might equate a love interest’s level of anxiety with the depth of his or her feelings for you.

Do you see where this is headed?

Other potential triggers include:

“This is my son, the doctor.”

If you’re that son, you’d better maintain that level of achievement for fear of letting your parents down!

“This is my son, the meshuganer, who works at a tattoo parlor.”

Bring on the stress from judgment and disappointment!

“She’s the one who isn’t sure she wants to have children,” or “She’s my 32 year old spinster who will end up living with cats unless she meets someone!”

Always followed by pursed lips and a glance skyward! And this husband, he’d better be Jewish, financially secure, good-looking and willing to live nearby…

Meditation Focus As Jews, we walk around trying to please our parents and ancestors by maintaining pride in the family name; falling in love with someone in the religion (the same movement would be helpful); inviting to our weddings people that we haven’t spoken to in decades; and raising our children the “right” way.

We get sideways glances if we eat bacon with our bagel, if we only go to synagogue twice a year…in short, there is a multitude of ways that Jews can experience stress relative to our upbringings and traditions.

This month, just take stock of how you came to be the person you are.

Where does your stress appear? Are your choices “outer-expected” or “inner-directed”? In what ways are they linked to being Jewish?

You may have stepped away from Judaism when really it was something else that turned you off. Once you have the keys, you can shift variables that stress you and embrace ones that resonate with your soul.

Dr. Terry Segal is a licensed marriage & family therapist, Ph.D. in energy medicine, hypnotherapist and author of “The Enchanted Journey: Finding the Key that Unlocks You.”

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Formula for Success THREE STEPS TO CREATING JEWISH COMMUNITY AJT COLUMNIST

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hen I was in my late teens, I lived in a small town with nothing to do. But one Saturday each month, the clouds opened and G-d shined a light down on me.

No, I wasn’t going to synagogue; I was taking part in a monthly teen concert at Grandpa’s Extreme Skate Park.

In a rundown warehouse in the middle of nowhere, teens from all over the area converged to hear their peers play punk, heavy metal and even rockabilly in a sweat-drenched haze of hormones and restlessness.

The concert included five bands for only $5 – what a deal!

But why exactly did teens pack an industrial complex with no air conditioning in the middle of Arizona?

Frankly, it was because the concert promoter built a “scene� around his venue.

And he accomplished that by doing three things: inviting friends, letting it be known how much people were wanted there, and instilling tons of “fear� in us. I think of this model today as the key to the Jewish future.

Invite Your Friends I once asked an Orthodox rabbi at his Shabbat dinner how he felt Orthodox Judaism was able to reach out to so many young non-Orthodox Jews when their local Reform and Conservative synagogues couldn’t.

I expected something pompous like, “because Orthodoxy is true Judaism.�

But I was surprised.

He smirked and said, “People go where their friends are.�

It’s that simple. If people invite their friends, then they will come. It doesn’t matter so much what you do, or how you do it, but who is there.

Let People Know They Matter The first time I went to a concert at the skate park, I instantly made

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friends. People thought I was pretty cool for dressing like a “mod� (think the Beatles on Ed Sullivan) even though it was 100 degrees outside.

I also met the owner of the place, who invited me to come see his band play several months later. He even remembered who I was long after I had left Arizona.

The obvious conclusion is that people don’t want to be ignored – they want a tangible human connection. Community isn’t just about people in a room; it’s about knowing that someone cares about you.

Fear: The Best Motivator Why do couples instantly become “Super Jews� the second they have kids? Why do parents who don’t believe in G-d suddenly feel the urge to learn Jewish blessings in that same G-d’s name?

Sorry, but it’s not religion. It’s fear.

Now, when I talk about fear being the motivator for Jewish life, it’s clearly not the fear of G-d, the fear of upsetting Bubbie because you eat bacon or the fear of retribution from a rabbi. What people fear in Jewish life is the fear of missing out.

After all, your child will only be eight days old once. Your child will only be b’nai mitzvah age once. And your child will only have one opportunity to go to Hillel and the Birthright Israel trip.

The Jewish calendar and lifecycle offer a set number of times when Judaism is at its peak in people’s minds. As a parent, if you miss out on that opportunity – whether it’s lighting a menorah or watching your child painfully chant trope – you feel like you’ve lost something.

So that’s it: invite your friends, let people know they matter and give them something to fear missing out on. Do that, and presto, you have Jewish community.

Rabbi Patrick Aleph was ordained by Rabbinical Seminary International and is the founder of Punk Torah (punktorah.org).

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With A Little Help from My Friends HOW I STRUCK BALANCE AND FOUND HAPPINESS

By Roger Panitch

For the Atlanta Jewish Times

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bsolutely,” I tell the client on the other end of the phone.

She’s panicked, and rightfully so. Her original mover left her high-and-dry on the morning she was supposed to move.

It’s a practice that’s becoming all too commonplace in the moving industry. Companies bid a bunch of jobs for the same day and then only take the most profitable ones, leaving a lot of unsuspecting clients in a stressful, last-minute bind.

“We’ll take care of it all,” I tell her.

I hear a sigh of relief, guarded though it may be.

“I promise you, ma’am, it’s all going to work out just fine. You’ll see.”

It was 2004. I had just been promoted and was on my way up the ladder in a Roger Panitch and College Hunks major pharmaceutiHauling Junk give back to the community. cal company. I was making good money, After the initial shock wore off, I paying the bills, putting food on the table and, of course, felt bitter, to be honest. Who wouldn’t be miffed, though, to learn that after taking it all for granted. all the effort, sacrificing family time Naturally, though, what goes up to work long hours well into the evemust come down. By 2006, the econnings, that you’re actually considered omy was tanking, dragging me and a by the “higher-ups” to be expendable. few thousand of my colleagues with It was frustrating and, moreover, it. We were “downsized.” unnerving. The question on my mind was, “What am I supposed to do now?”

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It feels genuinely amazing to be able to say that to someone because I know exactly how she feels. A few years ago, I was in a similar situation.

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Fortunately, neither the resentment nor the panic lasted long, as I soon turned to an “even higher-up,” so to speak. My faith is something that has always guided me; has always been the compass at my core.

I’m not going to sermonize here, but my beliefs are what carry me through difficult times; it’s a big part of my life and who I am. My family and I are members of Congregation B’nai Torah, which, along with the spiritual guidance, is a great place to bounce ideas off of like-minded friends with similar values and ideals.

So I was at my low point, but after a lot of discussion with my friends there, I came to a conclusion: It was time to be my own boss. I never again wanted to be at the mercy of a superior’s whims.

Moreover, I could no longer endure the irony of spending all my time working, trying to provide for the family that, as a result, I didn’t get to see nearly enough. My friends at the synagogue helped me to realize that it was possible to have both; I just needed to find the right opportunity.

After months of research, I chose the College Hunks Hauling Junk and College Hunks Moving franchise. The

For example: Instead of trying to save money by taking hauled items to the dump, the company donates or recycles more than 70 percent of everything we haul.

Sure, the people getting rid of it see it only as “junk” – hence our name – but Hope House, Habitat for Humanity and other local organizations see each item as a chance to help struggling families.

Thus, today I’m not only on my feet, but giving back to the community that gave to me.

Today, I’m able to coach my sons’ basketball teams at the Jewish Community Center – and College Hunks sponsors the teams! I play in the over-30 league myself and, while I’m no LeBron or Jordan, I have a blast.

And what’s more, my company and Iparticipate in “Amy’s Holiday Party” – a nonprofit started as a bat mitzvah project – by delivering gifts to underprivileged kids during the holidays.

And so it happened that with the help of my friends, family and faith, I’ve found a way to mesh my career with my personal life. And really, that’s the point, isn’t it? To strike a balance and find happiness.

It took me some time to find that balance and to find the right company with the right culture. But if you’re willing to keep searching until you find the career that works for you and makes you happy, I can tell you firsthand that it’s well worth it.

For my part, I find that joy is in giving back to those around me, whether it’s volunteering in the community, working with nonprofits or just telling a client that it’s going to be OK – and making sure it is.

Need help moving? Call Roger Panitch with College Hunks Hauling Junk at 404 849 2016 or email him at roger.panitch@1800junkusa.com.

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means I come to you and am always just a phone call away; it’s a way to guarantee a solid patient-centered medical home.

In recent years, many patients have noticed increases in their insurance premiums. Others are excited to take part in “healthcare exchanges”; some will have access to health insurance for the first time through the Affordable Care Act.

This, in turn, has offered my patients a more meaningful experience.

Patients appreciate the proactive, preventive approach to medicine, rather than the reactive model which patients and doctors alike have been accustomed to for generations.

But beyond these trending top Our sysics, “patient-centem can no lontered medical home” ger afford the is another term you multitude of labs will be hearing more and tests and a about from your “just to be sure” physician. If it’s approach. It is a phrase that has time for doctors yet to come up, you to once again act might want to ask like doctors.

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Open comthis concept. It’s not munication with patients – including an entitlement, but rather a team emailing and texting with little to no approach to medicine; what it really wait time for responses – has helped means is that patients are actively my patients to not only get better involved in the care that the physicare but better access for themselves cian is directing. and their family members. Patients For example: You may have hy- appreciate getting to the bottom of pertension. In a classic healthcare their health problem quickly and setting, it’s your responsibility to welcome the preventive approach at take your medications and follow-up each and every visit. appropriately with your doctor.

So, the next time you are in your Your doctor, meanwhile, should doctor’s office, discuss the patientbe spending the time in the exam centered medical home approach room, going over why hypertension with your physician. Let the physimanagement is important and an- cian know that you are a willing, acswering such questions as: tive participant in your healthcare.

“What are the consequences of missing or just ‘forgetting’ to take your medications?”

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This method may be the standard, but its impersonal nature is a glaring drawback. In my experience, patients don’t like to be thought of as numbers; what they really want is a meaningful relationship with their physician.

That’s why I’ve switched my practice to “concierge” medicine. That

And most importantly, be involved and an active participant in creating your personal patient-centered medical home.

Editor’s note: Brian K. Nadolne, MD, FAAFP is a family physician in Marietta, Ga. He is the current president-elect of the Georgia Academy of Family Physicians, chair of Family Medicine at Northside Hospital, and medical director of Nadolne Family Medicine & Preventive Care.

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The Benefits of Assisted Living

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any Baby Boomers are facing challenges of “the Sandwich Generation” – caring for aging parents while continuing to juggle the daily demands of jobs, children, grandchildren and spouses. It can all be overwhelming, filled with emotional, monetary, spiritual and physical concerns.

Many of us are left wondering and muttering: “What to do, what to do?”

There are many choices, often confusing, ranging from independent living to home care or assisted living. At The Carlton, an Insignia Senior Living Community, we believe in the advantages of assisted living; it’s the option that best enhances the lives of seniors and provides dignified, customized care.

At the Carlton, thorough housekeeping and laundry service is offered weekly.

Food & Nutrition If there is one thing that says “welcome home,” surely it’s the aromas and tastes coming from The Carlton’s kitchens. Our executive chef, Isha Kilkelly, provides three delicious kosher meals daily, all served on china and linen in our beautiful dining room.

The meals nourish the bodies and souls of our residents as well as those of their guests. We also pay attention to any special dietary needs: vegan, gluten-free, low sodium, etc.

Social & Recreational Activities Assisted living offers the opportunity for seniors to meet and interact with their peers; gone is the isolation and anxiety of living alone, the feeling of “burdening” family members, or the grief at the loss of a spouse or long-time friends.

The Carlton’s Activities Director, Sarah Goldberg, gathers together residents for everything from daily “Morning Walkabouts” and “Stretch & Flex” classes to jewelry-making.

And don’t forget Wii bowling, word games, book club, manicures, outings to museums, movies, shopping and, of course, Jewish Life Enrichment Classes with Rabbi Fred Glusman, our inhouse chaplain and kashruth supervisor.

Restoration of Family Roles Assisted living offers respite for a spouse acting as a caregiver or an adult child dealing with an assortment of issues while taking care of a parent.

Knowing your loved one is taken care of at The Carlton often provides the opportunity to press “reset” on the family equilibrium, allowing adult children to become advocates for their parents instead of caregivers.

The Carlton is a gracious kosher senior community promoting resident dignity in an elegant – yet heimish – atmosphere. The facility is a longtime familiar property on the Atlanta Jewish communal scene, nestled in suburban Sandy Springs and next door to Congregation B’nai Torah.

Pricing structure is moderate and flexible, and we also offer a secure Memory Care neighborhood for those with dementia and related challenges.

For information or to schedule a tour, please contact Shelley Covin Milakofsky, community relations director via (404) 843-8857, (404) 694-0456 or shelley@insigniaseniorliving.com.

Here are some details: Safety & Security Perhaps the greatest benefit of our assisted living community is the safety factor.

Also, risk of accidents are minimized by design. And if an injury does occur, trained staff members are immediately available to respond.

Healthcare Resident wellness is fundamental at The Carlton.

Our Director of Health Services, Janet Smith, has more than 30 years of experience in the healthcare industry and oversees each detail of resident care. Moreover, weekly visits from primary care physicians and physical therapists are enhanced by regular complimentary transport of residents for medical appointments, if preferred.

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Healthy Choices YOU ARE WHAT YOU EAT

BY BRENDA COBB

For the Atlanta Jewish Times

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oor nutrition has been directly related to low energy, depression, cancer, diabetes and heart disease. Good nutrition is known to help create optimum health, and eating a lot of raw and living sprouted foods is at the top of the nutrition chain.

Hippocrates said, “Let food be your medicine, let medicine be your food.” The body was created to heal itself, and it will if given real food.

What to Aim for and What to Avoid It turns out that Mother Nature provides us with natural, real food which can be grown, picked and eaten right out of the garden. Remember, our ancestors picked wild greens, fruits, vegetables, nuts and seeds and ate them in their pure and natural form, and this is still a good idea today.

If you don’t have the room or time to garden, there are many good grocery and health food stores which provide an abundance of fresh organic produce. After all, fresh fruits, vegetables and sprouted living foods are important keys to good health.

On the other hand, processed foods – those in boxes, cans or bags and full of additives, preservatives, chemicals, colors and dyes – lack the nutrition that organic fresh produce offers. Sure, such pre-prepared foods are quick and easy, but they can compromise good health.

My rule is this: If I can’t pronounce the words in the ingredients list, I’d rather not put it in my body.

Going further down this path, genetically modified (GMO) foods are man-made, and not real natural foods. For example, the cells of fish are sometimes added to strawberries with the idea that because fish can survive in cold water, strawberries with fish cells can be grown in colder climates.

On the most basic level, this can cause a pretty serious problem for people who don’t eat fish or meat.

The question arises “Are GMO strawberries a fruit or an animal food?”

Also, keep in mind that heating food over 112 degrees kills living enzymes and compromises vitamins and minerals. Raw and living foods which are not heated have much more nutrition.

of organic fat and protein; fresh lime juice is an astringent which stimulates the liver and gall bladder, stirring up and eliminating acids and latent toxic settlements; and cucumber is rich in minerals that neutralize blood acidosis that help dissolve uric acid accumulations such as kidney and gall bladder stones.

A Few “Super Foods” to Choose

Finally, for some simple additions to your dishes: flax seed oil is one of the best vegetarian sources of Omega-3 fatty acids which helps maintain the integrity of cell walls; cilantro helps purify the blood from heavy metals like mercury and lead; baby greens are valuable internal body cleansers and also high in calcium; and powdered kelp is a sea vegetable which is high in minerals.

Garlic is good for heart disease, worms, tumors and headaches, and it helps lower cholesterol, too. To boot, one raw, crushed clove contains the antibiotic equivalent of one hundred thousand units of penicillin.

Supplements can be helpful in many cases, but instead of just taking a vitamin or mineral pill, add fresh, natural produce to your diet.

Your body will thank you in so many ways!

Meanwhile, conventional produce which has been grown and sprayed with chemicals can pose a health risk. Organic produce not only tastes better, but it has no chemicals on or in it, either.

In the fruits and vegetables realm, avocado is one of the world’s most perfect foods and a valuable source

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Brenda Cobb is author of “The Living Foods Lifestyle” and founder of The Living Foods Institute, an educational center and therapy spa in Atlanta offering healthy lifestyle courses on nutrition, cleansing, healing, anti-aging, detoxification, relaxation and cleansing therapies. For more information, call (404) 524-4488 or (800) 844-9876 or visit www.livingfoodsinstitute.com.

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“Go for Gaucher� on Sept. 29 5K WALK/RUN BENEFITS GENETIC DISEASE RESEARCH SPECIAL FOR THE AJT

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he second-annual “Go for Gaucher� 5K walk/run is set for 1 p.m. on Sept. 29 at Mason Mill Park. Registration and spons3orship fees (see below) go to education and research on the debilitating Jewish genetic disease.

Gaucher (pronounced goSHAY) is painful, potentially fatal and can affect anyone. Common symptoms include bone pain, easily broken bones, osteoporosis, enlarged liver and/or spleen, easy bruising and bleeding, nosebleeds, fatigue and anemia.

The good news, though, is that both parents must carry a certain gene to pass it to their children, and the disease can be detected through a blood test.

And while there is no cure, there is treatment for Gaucher Type 1, the most common form of the disease.

The National Gaucher Foundation needs your help to promote awareness of this disease and stop misdiagnosed and undiagnosed cases that occur each year. Prizes for the top two fundraising teams and top two fundraising individuals will be awarded.

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Carey’s food philosophy is that everyone is entitled to a nosh, especially those of us with food allergies or special dietary needs; as such, Beth’s Bakery serves treats that are dairy-free, egg-free, peanut-free, tree nut-free and free of artificial colors, flavors and preservatives.

A vegan herself, Carey (who grew up in Marietta attending Temple Kol Emeth) is also glad for the opportunity to spread awareness about her lifestyle. She likes that she can show, through her noshes, that vegan means yummy and not yucky or weird-tasting. In fact, the majority of the bakery’s customers are not vegan; they just enjoy the delicious foods that are made with high-quality – and often organic and non-GMO – ingredients.

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What’s more, our company also offers details regarding help with financial, legal and social resources.

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And another key for us is helping seniors who are less fortunate; we believe there is a place for everyone.

Such cases are the hardest placements, but often most important.

After examining all options, we design and then select various senior living options that match a client’s

profile. We schedule visits with the various communities and personally walk seniors through each facility.

Many times, it’s the children that tour with us on prescheduled visits.

Of course, prior to any and all tours we ensure that the facility is licensed and would be a place we would be comfortable putting our own parents in. There are many small details about different assisted living facilities that are hard to know

unless you’re in the business of locating and working with such facilities.

We have toured them all and understand caregiving ratios, activities offered, food preferences, cultural atmosphere and shared room options.

At Assisted Transition, we also have a working knowledge of all the financial options available to seniors and can help our clients understand all the choices.

Finally, once a decision is made by the family, we guide our clients through the move into their new “homes.” Afterwards, we follow up closely to make certain Assisted Transition has met all the needs and expectations of our clients.

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At Assisted Transition, we work hard to take the stress off of families as they make the important, life-altering decision of finding a new “home” for someone special in their lives. Our care advisors are available across the U.S.; visit assistedtransition.com or call (404) 881-9974 or (404) 782-2223 for more information.

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Back to School with Asthma and Allergies REASONS & REMEDIES FOR RESPIRATORY DISTRESS SPECIAL FOR THE AJT

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id you know that asthma exacerbations tend to peak during the fall months as children return to school?

It’s true; studies have shown that children often experience a worsening of asthma after returning to school from summer vacation.

In fact, the number of hospitalizations and emergency department visits for asthma reaches a peak approximately two weeks after the start of the school year. Some are even calling the spike the “September epidemic.”

As for why this happens, multiple factors likely contribute to this seasonality of asthma exacerbations.

For one, the incidence of viral illnesses increases with exposure to other children at school. In addition, children with asthma are particularly susceptible to experiencing a virally-induced exacerbation if they are not receiving any asthma controller therapy.

the home, keep your pet out of the bedroom and opt for hardwood floors rather than carpeting. Cat dander is particularly sticky and adheres to clothes, carpeting and furniture for extended periods; thus, it can also occur in the school environment.

be performed to identify specific allergens for your child. Dr. Grace Chiang of WellStar Medical Group says skin testing may be safely performed in children and adults to accurately diagnose allergies under the supervision of a board-certified allergist.

Meanwhile, pollen exposure can be minimized by using air conditioning and keeping the windows closed at home and in the car. Showering or bathing at bedtime also helps to wash away pollen before sleeping in bed at night.

Contrary to common belief, there is no age requirement for skin testing. For example, many infants are able to be skin tested for allergy to milk and/or soy. And beyond environmental and food allergies, allergists are able to test for allergies to stinging insects (bees, wasps, hornets, yellow jackets, fire ants, etc.) and penicillin, as well.

Finally, to reduce dust mite exposure, place dust mite covers over your pillows and mattress, and keep stuffed animals off the bed.

As for What Allergies Your Child Has… If you are unsure whether your child has allergies or to what it is they are allergic, skin testing may

If skin testing is positive, the physician expects to see a small, red, itchy bump develop within 15 minutes. They then have the opportunity to interpret the skin test findings with the patient at the same visit and

Dr. Grace Chiang of WellStar Medical Group develop an individualized treatment plan.

For more information on allergy and asthma, visit wellstar.org/allergy or call (770) 333-2027. Schedule an appointment today to ensure that your child is receiving optimal treatment and preventive care. Grace Chiang, M.D., has extensive experience in the diagnosis and treatment of asthma and allergic conditions in both children and adults.

Your child may benefit from receiving an asthma controller medication if there are frequent symptoms, such as coughing, wheezing, or activity limitation, or if albuterol is needed more than twice weekly. Medications include Singulair and inhaled corticosteroids such as Pulmicort, Flovent and Advair; albuterol or Xopenex are not recommended, as they provide short-term relief but do not result in long-term control.

Note that if you have already been prescribed a controller medication, it is important to take it on a daily basis, even if you are feeling well. Also, proper inhaler technique is critical to ensure that the medication is being delivered to your lungs.

There is also likely a synergistic interaction between allergies and the effect of respiratory viruses. Environmental controls thus remain an important part of asthma care; avoid or minimize exposure to allergens that your child is sensitive to, such as animal dander, pollen and dust mites.

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Atlanta 2-Day Walkers Raise Money for Genetic Testing in Georgia BRCA GENES NOT JUST JOLIE’S PROBLEM

SPECIAL FOR THE AJT

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t’s The Journey, a non-profit organization that holds the Atlanta 2-Day Walk for Breast Cancer each year, partners with Piedmont Genetics and the Emory Clinic to offer genetic testing and counseling for the BRCA gene mutation.

The issues surrounding the BRCA 1 and BRCA 2 genes have been in the news recently when actress Angelina Jolie had a double mastectomy after learning she was at risk. She is of course just the most well-known example of those affected; in fact, one in 40 women of Ashkenazi descent have the mutation, which dramatically increases the risk of breast cancer.

“If someone has a strong family history with multiple family members diagnosed with breast cancer, especially if diagnosed under the age of 50, we suggest that they meet with a genetic counselor,” said Christine Stanislaw, a genetic counselor at the Emory Clinic Department of Human Genetics.

Molly Klein, a genetic counselor at Piedmont Genetics, thinks that women of Ashkenazi ancestry – even with no history of cancer – might want to consider genetic counseling and, possibly, testing.

However, genetic testing is expensive. Basic testing can cost around $500, and more expansive testing can cost a staggering $4,040. Unfortunately, that means many women simply can’t afford to be tested.

That’s why Piedmont Hospital and the Emory Clinic have partnered with the Atlanta 2-Day Walk for Breast Cancer, making genetic testing and counseling available to people who are at risk for hereditary

breast cancer, regardless of their financial situation.

In addition to breast cancer, women with a BRCA mutation are at greater risk of developing ovarian cancer. That’s why it’s so important to develop a prevention and treatment plan.

“It’s important to stay on top of the increased risk with mammograms and breast MRIs every six months,” Stanislaw said. “The earlier you catch the cancer, the more treatable it is.”

It’s worth noting that genetic testing can also provide an entire family with important information.

“It’s good because it makes you more aware of your risks,” said Martha Insley, who was tested at the Emory Clinic and whose family has the BRCA 2 gene mutation. “It gets you in the habit of receiving mammograms at an earlier age than typically recommended if you have a family history of breast cancer.”

Sarah Popowski, an Atlanta 2-Day board member and breast cancer survivor, also understands the importance of testing.

“I wanted to know for myself as well as provide information for my sister and my nieces,” she said, “so that they would have the knowledge to make an informed decision.”

The Atlanta 2-Day Walk for Breast Cancer raises funds to battle cancer with a 30-mile, 2-Day Walk through Atlanta. This year’s walk with be Oct. 5 and 6. Donations raised by walkers fund screening and diagnostic mammograms, counseling, genetic testing and other services for women and men in Georgia. For additional information, visit 2daywalk.org.

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The Empowered Patient

AVOID BECOMING A STATISTIC OF HEART DISEASE

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arryl Kile, Tim Russert and (most recently) James Gandolfini are some of the more famous victims of premature heart disease. Their deaths remind us that even in the 21st century, heart problems can remain undiagnosed and kill young men and women in complete silence.

believe in change. By working with the right healthcare provider, you can make a difference and reduce your risk of developing heart disease.

Second, you must determine if you are at ideal cardiovascular health or “at risk.” Information found on websites such as the American Heart Association or help from your primary care physician are a great start, but for some people, risk stratification is more complex.

In these situations, a preventive cardiologist may recommend certain tests such as calcium scoring, genetic testing or biomarker blood testing to re-classify patients into lower or higher risk groups.

Dr. Jason Reingold In fact, statistics suggest These tests are not a woman will die from cardiovascular for everyone, and patients must undisease every minute in the U.S. derstand the indications, risks and benefits before undergoing any of these tests.

How Is This Possible?

Estimates suggest that at least 10,000 people under the age of 55 die from heart attacks each year. Furthermore, up to 50 percent of men and 66 percent of women don’t experience symptoms prior to attacks.

Our understanding of heart attacks, especially in men under the age of 65 and women under the age of 70, has dramatically changed in recent years. The theories of vulnerable plaque and plaque rupture help explain why even asymptoatic or “small/ mild” blockages (non-obstructive coronary artery disease) can ultimately lead to fatal heart attacks.

We are learning how the genetic information inherited from our parents can create a pro-inflammatory condition in our bodies that promotes the development and rupture of plaques within the walls of the heart blood vessels. And, finally, we understand that the face of heart disease is changing.

The risk models developed in the 1970s to predict the development of heart disease are less accurate for our current generations. Family history, obesity/metabolic syndrome, stress, inflammation, sleep disturbances, depression, physical inactivity and even complications that may have occurred during a woman’s pregnancy – such as diabetes or high blood pressure – all can increase the risk of developing heart disease.

So What Can You Do?

First, you must be proactive and

Finally, you must change your lifestyle to reach ideal cardiovascular health. These changes may be hard at first, but they work; talk to your doctor about developing a heart healthy diet, exercise, and mental health regimen.

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Of course, for some people, lifestyle changes will not be enough, and medications will be required to complement lifestyle changes in the beginning. If this is the case, don’t be discouraged – over time, medications can be reduced.

The key is to work closely with your health care provider before starting, changing, or stopping any over the counter or prescription supplements or medications. That way, you won’t become the next victim of heart disease.

Dr. Jason Reingold is a Sandy Springs native and a Harvard-trained, board-certified cardiovascular disease specialist. He is nationally recognized as an expert in preventive cardiology/women’s health, cardiac imaging, and other areas of heart disease.

He offers personalized and innovative diagnostic and treatment options that are on the cutting-edge of cardiology. For additional information, contact Dr. Reingold via drjasonreingold.com.

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Summer Safety Tips for Your Pets KEEPING ANIMALS COOL AND COMFORTABLE

By Dr. Cheryl Coplon, DVM For the AJT

being with our pets, especially during the summertime!

Here at Vernon Woods Animal Hospital, North Springs Animal Clinic and Brookhaven Animal Hospital, all of the doctors and staff enjoy

Of course, as the Georgia heat begins to kick in, the safety of our furry friends is important to keep in mind; there are many dan-

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other animals more during the summer months.

Here are a few tips to ensure that your pet stays safe this summer.

2. Keep pets off lawns that have been chemically treated or fertilized for 24 hours (or according to package instructions) and away from potentially toxic plants and flowers.

Dr. Jay Empel’s Summer Heat Dangers Dr. Cheryl Coplon and Kenzie 1. Whether at the beach or at a park, make sure that your dog has access to shade at all times, allowing them to stay out of the sun’s harsh rays. Dogs as well as cats can get sunburned, just like humans, so make sure they have access to ample cover.

3. Keep your pet well-brushed and clean.

Dog-houses are not a good place for shelter during the summer, as they can trap heat – a better way for your pet to cool off is by filling a child’s wading pool with fresh hose water for your dog to cool off in.

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2. Never leave your pet in a closed vehicle on a warm or hot day. The temperature inside a car can rise over 100 degrees in a matter of minutes, and heatstroke and death can occur within minutes in such warm temperatures.

3. Always provide plenty of cool, fresh water. Avoid sea water when at the beach, as it can cause severe dehydration and salt toxicity.

4. Avoid strenuous exercise on extremely hot days. Take walks in the early mornings or evenings, when the sun’s heat is less intense.

Also, try to avoid prolonged exposure to hot asphalt or sand, which can burn your pet’s paws.

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5. Dogs that are brachycephalic (short-faced) – such as bulldogs, boxers, Japanese chins and pekingese, have an especially hard time in the heat because they do not pant as efficiently as longer-faced dogs. Keep your brachycephalic dog inside with air-conditioning.

Dr. Andrew Empel’s General Health Reminders 1. Make sure your pet’s vaccinations are up to date, especially since our anbimals tend to stay outdoors longer and come into contact with

4. Fleas, ticks, and mosquitoes (which carry heartworm disease) are more prevalent in warmer months.

Ask your veterinarian for an effective preventive to keep these parasites off your pet.

Heatstroke can be a serious and often fatal result of a pet’s prolonged exposure to excessive heat. Below are the signs of heatstroke and the actions you should take if your dog or cat is overcome.

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If your pet is experiencing any of these symptoms, head to the shade, grab cold water and apply cool, wet towels to the dog to cool them off.

Call your veterinarian immediately if your pet begins showing white or blue gums, increased lethargy (unwillingness to move), uncontrollable urination or defecation or labored or noisy breathing.

Dr. Cheryl Coplon is the newest veterinarian to join the Vernon Woods Animal Hospital Family. If you have any further questions about any of the dangers of summertime heat or tips to keep your pet happy and healthy, please contact Vernon Woods Animal Hospital via (404) 252-1641, North Springs Animal Clinic via (770) 393-9889 or our newest clinic, Brookhaven Animal Hospital, via (404) 237-0316.

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The Truth Behind Fat Loss for Women Over 35 STRENGTH TRAINING RECOVERY IS THE MISSING LINK

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irst of all, this is not an article about the benefits of exercise and eating organic lean foods; that’s common knowledge.

The issue here is that, even as women start to exercise and eat better, they can usually only get so far with their fat loss before they reach a plateau and gain some or all of it back.

Yes, they may lose weight initially, but weight loss is not the same thing as fat loss.

It’s easy to lose muscle and water, but hard to lose just fat – which how you get that lean, toned and defined physique and keep your metabolism high. Studies from every major university prove that as a woman diets (restricts calories), does aerobic exercise or combines the two, they tend to lose an equal amount of muscle and fat.

This means you can lose 20 pounds on a scale, but only half was fat. You may say “so what?,” but what you have done is permanently lowered your need for calories, and that makes it easier to gain it all back plus more, as your amount of lean muscle (which is the tissue that burns calories) has been reduced.

Plus, the next time you diet, it will be that much harder to lose any body fat, since your calorie needs are less!

How is This Happening?

So, why are women all around us – and most of the women over 35 that I have seen in the last 29 years – reaching this “plateau”? The answer will shock you, and it’s not what you think.

Put simply, muscle burns calories, 24 hours a day and 7 days a week.

Most of your metabolism (rate of daily caloric burn) depends on how many pounds of lean body mass (muscle) and bone you carry – these are the only tissues that are metabolic (burning calories all day).

Of course, you have heard that as you age your metabolic rate goes down, but that is mainly due to a decrease of hormones and a decrease of

lean muscle and bone mass. We can change this by doing consistent strength training that is progressive in nature, not over-doing the cardiovascular exercise and focusing our attention on something we may have never considered: your recovery.

In other words: Are you actually rebuilding that muscle (which, remember, means metabolism) you damaged in the weight training workout, or are you causing more of a decrease in your metabolic rate due to your inability to rebuild that muscle damage?

cle damage from the workout, you must initiate the anabolic (rebuilding) cycle right away. That means that within 30 minutes of finishing your weight-training routine, you must consume a mix of protein and carbs to start the rebuilding process; it must not contain fat, as we do want a fast-digesting meal at this point.

I find a shake works best. I make my own at the gym, or you can buy a premade drink.

As for what the ratio of carbs and protein should be, that depends on your lean muscle mass. For most

women, 30 grams each of protein and carbohydrate is good. Personally, I also add one teaspoon of L-glutamine powder, which aids in muscle damage repair and is amazing for the immune system.

Finally, remember that after this shake, you still need a meal within one hour to continue the feed the muscles so they can keep the rebuilding cycle.

I would suggest a lean protein and 30 grams of carbs, like a potato or a half cup of brown rice, quinoa or another complex carbohydrate.

Pamela Molinari is a 29-year master personal trainer, former champion fitness competitor and owner of Atlanta Fitness Diva training center in Sandy Springs. For more information on her female-specific facility, small group training, Silver Divas training classes or individual training and nutritional consultations, visit atlantafitnessdiva.com, email pamela@atlantafitnessdiva.com or call (404) 531-5000.

Most of the women I see over 35 are not recovering from weight training, so when they lose 10, 20 or more pounds by doing cardio, weights and diet, they end up losing muscle, which significantly and permanently lowers their need for calories. That means that they may be smaller, but they’re just as flabby as they were before – and, they usually gain it all back plus more, as their actual daily need for calories is less due to losing that precious muscle.

Do you see the yo-yo scenario playing out here?

How Do We Fix It? Research and scientific studies have proven that our bodies sense the damage to the muscle cells that happens during weight training, and if the body isn’t fed quickly during the “window” where the cells are sensitive, the recovery process isn’t initiated. This means you can workout with weights for months and actually lose muscle.

This is the opposite of what we want, ladies, as we will lose more muscle as we age anyway – we do want to stop this process or reverse it!

So, to be able to rebuild that mus-

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Murray Lynn’s Extraordinary Tale of Survival IRISH CASTLE SERVES AS HAVEN AFTER HOLOCAUST

BY RON FEINBERG WEB EDITOR

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urray Lynn was in Ireland earlier this year, traveling between Dublin and Delvin, a small village 50 miles north of the capital.

He was momentarily lost in thought, recalling how much his life had changed since the first time he’d been driven along the same highway more than six decades earlier.

Lynn, 82, a retired business executive who now lives in Sandy Springs, knew the journey across the Atlantic might be a melancholy trip back in time. After all, he’s a Holocaust survivor, and the distant past can be a dark and disturbing place.

But Ireland is filled with light.

It’s the country that offered him hope and a place to heal after the Nazi war machine was brought to a grinding halt in 1945. And in Delvin, he had found something special, a castle (yes, a real castle) that opened its doors to war orphans; a sanctuary where lifeand-death challenges weren’t routine parts of each day.

arrested by the Hungarian secret police and, along with other community leaders, taken to the outskirts of the city and murdered.

Then, two years later, in the spring of 1944, Jews across the country were rounded up and forced into ghettos. Only weeks after that, the first transports to Nazi death camps began. Even as Soviet troops neared the Hungarian border and freedom loomed precariously on the horizon, the trains continued to roll; by midsummer, over half the Jews in Hungary – about 500,000 men, women and children – had been deported.

The Jews of Bilke, including Lynn, his mother and brothers, were a part of this group. They were hustled onto cattle cars one evening and shipped off to Auschwitz-Birkenau,

only good news was that Allied troops were on the move, and the Nazis were on the run. In a last-ditch effort to conceal the truth of the camps and the “Final Solution,” Lynn and other inmates at Auschwitz were forced to march hundreds of miles into Germany.

It was a journey many didn’t complete, but Lynn was among the fortunate few to survive.

Finding a Refuge

The following spring, in April of 1945, Lynn was liberated by American forces. He was 15 years old, tired, sick and semi-comatose. After spending several weeks in an army hospital, all he wanted to do was go home – back to Bilke.

There was no one left to welcome him home.

“I was in a pensive mood, and one day decided to walk over to the synagogue,” Lynn said. “When I got there, I was overwhelmed with grief.”

The structure had no windows, its doors were broken open, and all the furniture had been carted away.

Prayer books and other debris were scattered around the floor, and chickens and goats were roaming about freely.

Worse, anti-Semitic epithets were scrawled over the walls.

“All I could think is that these people had not changed and never would change,” Lynn said. “I realized at that moment that Bilke had become a cesspool of hatred, uncivilized

That’s why Lynn was distracted, paying little attention to the lush and rolling landscape on the road to Delvin. His mind was on a past filled with aching memories of a time and world gone mad.

To Survive the Holocaust

In the 1930s, Lynn was known as Alfred Leicht and lived with his family – father, mother and three brothers – in Bilke, Hungary, a small city of 30,000 people and about 200 Jewish families. It wasn’t exactly Anatevka from “Fiddler on the Roof,” but there was definitely an “us” and “them” vibe about the place. The divide would grow worse in coming years as the world moved toward war and Hungary aligned itself with Germany and Italy.

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As World War II was beginning, the country enacted a series of antiJewish laws that set limits on the jobs Jews could hold, the schools they could attend, where they could live and who they could marry. Enforcement of these draconian measures eventually found its way to Bilke and the Leicht’s 22 front door: In 1942, Lynn’s father was

Murray Lynn, a Holocaust survivor who now lives in Sandy Springs, recently attended a reunion of survivors who found shelter after World War II in Ireland. PHOTO / Ron Feinberg the infamous Nazi death camp in Poland. Once inside the sprawling complex, Lynn was pulled aside and sent to a series of forced labor camps. His family was murdered.

Almost a year went by, and after working 12-hour shifts on construction sites with little rest and food, Lynn was mostly skin and bones. The

“It really took a lot of chutzpah,” Lynn said during a recent interview.

“There were no trains to that part of Hungary, and I had no idea how to get there.”

So he improvised and figured out directions on-the-go, leaping aboard freight trains heading east. A month or so later, he made it back to the little community of his childhood.

hatred, and I wasn’t willing to put up with it for another day.”

At the time, much of Europe was on the move with refugees streaming back home and others looking for families and friends. Russian troops were pouring into Eastern Europe, securing the borders of what would come to be called the “Iron Curtain.”

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Clonyn Castle in Delvin, Ireland. PHOTO/courtesy Murray Lynn

Lynn decided he should also be on the move, following a tortuous route through Hungary, into Romania, back through Hungary and then into the region around the Czech Republic.

“I heard the easiest way to get to the west was in the Czech Republic,” Lynn said. “Most everyone knew the borders were porous, and lots of refugees were coming to the area.”

He eventually settled in Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia. He began attending classes at the Pressburg Yeshiva, what he calls the “Harvard” of Jewish schools, and spent his days studying and trying to figure out how to escape the Iron Curtain.

He didn’t know it yet, but after nearly a decade of misfortune, his luck was about to change.

On a Wing and a Prayer

Half a continent away, a rabbi in England was putting the finishing touches on a daring plan that would change Lynn’s life and those of dozens of other young refugees in the region. Solomon Schonfeld isn’t as well known as Oskar Schindler or Raoul Wallenberg, but the young leader managed to rescue thousands of Jews during World War II.

Among his most memorable exploits, Rabbi Schonfeld organized one of the first Kindertransports, bringing close to 300 Jewish youngsters to England in 1938 and offering the British government his personal guarantee to secure their entry into the country.

From there, he’s credited with rescu-

ing hundreds – perhaps thousands – of children, rabbis and teachers over the next few years.

His efforts continued even after peace was declared in Europe and World War II came to an end. He formed a one-man agency, the “Chief Rabbi’s Religious Emergency Council,” and, after several years of work, managed to get the British and Irish governments to accept 100 Jewish war orphans from Slovakia.

There were two conditions: The children could remain in Great Britain for only a year, and any costs – food, lodging and such – would be borne entirely by the rabbi. Still, Schonfeld accepted the offer, despite not having a clue how he’d get the funds or where the children might live.

Initially, he had little problem raising the needed cash; and when a Jewish businessman from Manchester, England learned of the project, he bought a castle in a small village in Ireland and gave the property to the rabbi. Thus, in late spring of 1948, Murray Lynn and 100 or so other orphans steamed into Dublin harbor after a short stay in London.

They were welcomed by the local Jewish community, fed breakfast and hustled onto buses. By lunchtime, they had arrived at their new home, Clonyn Castle, a stone fortress atop a hill.

It was a start; a very good day.

For a while, time managed to both stand still and move forward. Clonyn Castle became a refuge for Lynn, a

Approximately 100 Holocaust survivors were brought by the British government to live in Clonyn Castle in Ireland a few years after the end of World War II. PHOTO/courtesy Murray Lynn place where he felt safe and secure after a decade of turmoil.

“We were emotionally distraught; some even emotionally disturbed,” Lynn recalled. “Many of the young children needed immediate support, and there were counselors to work with them.”

Over time, he made a few friends, picked up his studies and even attended some college classes in Dublin.

“They tried to normalize our lives,” Lynn said. “We played football, a little tennis; we had counselors and teachers. They worked with us, trying to rehabilitate our minds and our bodies.”

All too quickly, though, it was time to say goodbye.

A Joyful Reunion

Lynn shrugged off the past like a dusty old coat after overhearing the excited chatter of the men and women around him.

He had met them all 65 years earlier in Slovakia, when a young rabbi pulled them together for a trip to a castle in a distant land. Now, they were only moments away from Delvin yet again, survivors returning to a special place that had been an oasis in a troubled world.

In the interim, a few had managed to stay in Ireland or nearby in England; others had moved to countries in Europe; and at least a third ended up in Israel. Three received scholarships to colleges in the U.S.,

including Lynn – he spent nearly a decade in New York before moving in the 1950s to Atlanta, where he married and started a successful career as a businessman.

This past spring, the trip to Delvin was nearing its end and off in the distance a crowd was gathering as Lynn and the other survivors arrived.

When they stepped from the vehicle, a smattering of applause began rippling through the group, quickly replaced with cheers and shouts of welcome.

“This was the most emotional experience I have ever had,” Lynn said, recalling the moment. “There was a huge crowd and they formed a circle around us and started applauding; they were hugging and embracing us.

They wanted to honor us and it was very touching.”

Moments later, the crowd was touched. The Delvin residents – all descendants of the men and women who decades earlier had welcomed a frightened group of war orphans into their community – listened to Lynn explain the importance of their village and Clonyn Castle.

“Most of us were frightened orphans; all of us were destitute, uprooted from our homelands; robbed of our parents, our families, our identities and our moorings,” Lynn told them.

“Ireland was a transformational experience for us. It restored our hope, dignity and self-confidence; it gave us a new lease on life.”

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Kosher Movies: War of the Worlds (2005) FAMILY FIRST

BY Rabbi Herbert Cohen AJT Contributor

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uring the Cuban Missile Crisis of the 1960s, I was taking a philosophy course at Yeshiva University. My fellow students felt that there was real possibility of a nuclear holocaust, and the malaise was deepened when my philosophy professor ended his Thursday class by saying “See you on Monday…if there will be a Monday.”

I remember asking one of my Judaic studies teachers what would happen to the Jewish people in such a doomsday scenario. He told me that the Jews might suffer with the rest of humanity, but that there would always be a remnant of the people left.

He reminded me that G-d’s covenant with the Jews was eternal, which meant Jews would never totally disappear from the world. Thus, the only appropriate action we could take at that point was to do good deeds and pray for peace.

These memories percolated in my mind as I watched “War of the Worlds,” a story of what might happen if a malevolent extra-terrestrial force were to target the earth for destruction. The film opens as divorced dad Ray Ferrier picks up his children, Robbie and Rachel, from his ex-wife, who is going on a weekend vacation with her new husband.

Ray has a very small parenting “tool box”; while he enjoys spending time with his kids, he has little idea

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of who they are and what makes them tick.

His skills as a father are tested when calamity strikes – soon after they arrive at his Bayonne, N.J. home, unseasonably strong winds and lightning set the stage for a Martian invasion of the earth.

S o o n , Martian tripod killing machines emerge from the bowels of the earth and incinerate everything around them. Ray, in a panic, flees to Boston with his children in one of the only remaining working vehicles, hoping to find sanctuary in the home of his former in-laws, where the children’s mother is staying.

During the journey, the scenes of death and destruction all around traumatize Rachel. When the family find temporary refuge in a deserted building, she asks her father to sing her a lullaby so she can sleep; Ray doesn’t remember any lullaby, but

he manages to sing a song that calms her. That is when the father realizes that in times of crisis, family comes first.

Thus, Ray has adopted a mindset that is also fostered in Judaism: The safety of loved ones trumps all other considerations.

It is the family that is the bedrock of stability that enables one to endure the storms of adversity.

For example: The Bible emphasizes that when the Jews went down into the iron furnace of Egyptian slavery, they went down as families – for it is within the family unit that people can find safe haven, and it is within the family where lifelong values are nurtured.

What’s more, there is a well-established family custom that Jewish parents bless their children regularly. Some do it once a year on Yom Kippur, the holiest day of the year;

others do it every Friday night. It was my own custom to do it once a year, but in recent years I wished I had done it weekly.

To look into your child’s eyes once a week, to utter a blessing to your son and daughter, and then to hug and kiss them seems an exquisite pleasure for a parent. Why do it only once a year?

Kids leave the home when they grow up, but the memory of an embrace, of a heart-to-heart moment of love, leaves a bank account of affection that that can draw interest for many years.

My children and I live in different communities now, but they often call me on Friday to ask for by blessing.

I cannot hug them from Israel, but I can tell them I love them, and that means a lot to me and them.

Perhaps Ray in “War of the Worlds” does not have quite the same epiphany, but he does come to understand that it is wise to nurture family ties with our young children. That way, we may enjoy the warmth and constancy of our mutual love as we and our children grow older together.

Rabbi Cohen, former principal of Yeshiva Atlanta, now resides in Beit Shemesh, Israel. Visit koshermovies. com for more of his Torah-themed film reviews.

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JEWS MAKING NEWS Sandler: A Sequel, a Suit and…

Your Co-Star?

Compiled by Elizabeth Friedly

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dam Sander is celebrating the release of his first-ever sequel, “Grown Ups 2,” but it’s another “blast from the past” that’s truly coming back to haunt him: A carpenter who had worked on the set of 2012’s “That’s My Boy” is suing Sandler’s Happy Madison Productions and Sony Pictures for gross negligence amounting to $1 million in damages.

The worker in question, Richard Houpert, partially severed several fingers and fractured his hand during ADAM SANDLER construction. He claims his hand was injured when it was “drawn into” a table saw that was lacking in basic safety mechanisms, such as saw stops, and with a different suit is also targeting manufacturer Black & Decker for selling a defective product.

Meanwhile, Sandler’s already got another in the hopper, this a romantic comedy entitled “Blended.” Here, he’s reunited with Drew Barrymore to tell the story of a man and woman, both with young children, who fall for one another while stuck in a resort…but more importantly, filming will take place in the Lake Lanier and Buford areas of Georgia from July 15 to August 16, and extras are still needed (see below)!

Book Review: “Shabbat in the Playroom” FORMER DAVIS TEACHER PENS CHILDREN’S STORY

By Gabriel Weiss

AJT Contributor & Photographer

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he book “Shabbat in the Playroom” teaches children a little bit of the Hebrew language and also that every Jewish house should have Kabbalat Shabbat. The story is about a girl named Shira, who learns at school about Shabbat – the candles, challah, kippot, the Kiddush cup, the siddur and more – but never has these things at home.

Shira wants to observe the Day of Rest with her family, so every Friday after school, she asks her parents if they can have Kabbalat Shabbat. Many times, they say they’re too busy; read the book to find out if Shira can use her new knowledge to convince her parents to make the time.

The author of “Shabbat in the Playroom,” Galia Sabbag, taught at the Davis Academy for more than 15 years. She also believes that every family should have Kabbalat Shabbat, and the situation that the character of Shira has is based on experiences that her students had during her years of teaching.

This book is a great story for children from preschool to first grade; it’s educationalteaches a little Hebrew and teaches that every Jewish house should have Kabbalat Shabbat. Coming soon are also other books in the series (shirasseries.com).

Gabriel Weiss is a rising fifth-grader at the Epstein School.

Sandler was born in Brooklyn, N.Y. to Stanley and Judy Sandler; both his father and mother are descendants of Jewish Russian immigrants. Now, the star is married to actress Jacqueline Samantha Titone, who converted to Judaism three years before their marriage, and together they have two daughters, Sadie and Sunny.

Community members can submit photos and information to tammysmithcasting@gmail.com if you’re interested in standing in or serving as a (clothed) massage-couple extra.

Offensive “Princesses” Bravo’s latest reality show, “Princesses: Long Island” is taking off with Sunday night audiences – episodes have attracted up to 1 million viewers – but not everyone’s a fan. And the critics aren’t limited to your traditional devotees or media bloggers: Now, New York congressman Representative Steven Israel condemning the show.

In Israel’s piece published by the Huffington Post, he asserted that the show promotes anti-Semitism by relying on negative stereotypes for the sake of entertainment. He decried the portrayal of Jewish women as “money-hungry, superficial, JewishAmerican Princesses” and described his distress at the depiction of a Shabbat dinner gone awry.

As a response to the criticism, Bravo released the following statement:

Israel – who has been serving as a U.S. Representative since 2001 for New York’s 3rd district, much of where “Princesses” is filmed – suggested that a disclaimer such as this be aired with the broadcast. In the meantime, he’s boycotted the show and is urging other to do so.

Much of the Jewish community seems to share Israel’s resentment, if blog reactions are anything to go by. What do you think: Is all fair in the world of reality TV, or is “Princesses” too toxic to ignore?

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“‘Princesses: Long Island’ is a show about six women who are young, educated, single and Jewish, living in Long Island, and is not meant to represent all Jewish women or other residents of Long Island.”

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Worry less, live More.

LegalShield’s Legal Needs of American Families Study shows that we face legal issues on almost a daily basis and the barriers of cost, confusion, and trust limit the access to the legal help we need.

Many americans Go it alone The Legal Needs Study shows that Americans forgo or avoid legal help because of cost, access and trust issues. According to survey results,

Respondents reported paying an average hourly rate of $284, with nearly 25% paying in excess of $400 per hour. Additionally, nearly 20% did not know their attorney’s hourly rate.

Seventy-two percent of respondents believe that most lawyers are difficult to reach by phone and 63% believe that most lawyers are not responsive. An overwhelming

74% said they dread the thought of talking to a lawyer, and 72% said that most lawyers will try to take advantage of you.

The Legal Needs Study also indicates that Americans have a difficult time finding a qualified attorney to help them. Sixty-seven percent of respondents reported that they did not know a lawyer to call prior to needing one.

The remainder said they found an attorney randomly through an online search, the Yellow Pages, or through some sort of advertising.

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“Harmony” at The Alliance, Starting Sept. 6 TEAM ANNOUNCED FOR MANILOW & SUSSMAN’S MUSICAL SPECIAL FOR THE AJT

“H

armony,” a new play with music by Barry Manilow and lyrics

by Bruce Sussman, will open Sept. 6 at the Alliance Theater for a month-long run.

The musical tells the true story of The Comedian Harmonists, a harmony ensemble of six young men in 1930s Germany who took the world by storm until their religious composition – a mixture of Jews and gentiles – put them on a collision course with history.

The group sold millions of records, starred in a dozen films and packed the houses of the most prestigious concert halls around the globe until the world they knew forever changed.

This adaptation of their tale will be directed by Tony Speciale, a Drama Desk Award nominee.

“The story is about a group of young men who came together during a terrifying time in history to create something exquisite,” Speciale said. “Their heartbreaking and untold story was the impetus for Barry and Bruce to write ‘Harmony,’ and it’s what compelled me to work on this important project.

“Together, the authors have woven an intricate and epic piece of music theatre about memory, collaboration, hope, brotherhood, survival and redemption.”

When Manilow and Sussman began working on the musical, Roman “Rabbi” Cykowski was the only surviving member of The Comedian Harmonists and was able to speak about his life and experiences with the group before passing away in 1998. His memories, plus available historical information, provide the basis for the musical.

In “Harmony, the character of Rabbi – who also acts as narrator for the story – will be played by Wayne Alan Wilcox, who played Gordon in the film version of “Rent” and had a recurring role on the popular TV series “The Gilmore Girls.”

The ensemble for “Harmony” consists of eleven actors who play more than 30 roles, including historical figures like Marlene Dietrich, Albert Einstein and Richard Strauss – all of whom the Comedian Harmonists truly knew.

“We are both thrilled by the stunningly talented cast and design team who will be joining us for this production,” said Manilow and Sussman. “Given Tony Speciale’s fresh and blazingly theatrical vision for the piece, we now have every reason to believe this will be the ‘Harmony’ we’ve always hoped to see.”

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“A clear testament to the sheer power and bravura writing of this piece is the level of talent it continues to attract,” said Susan V. Booth, Jennings Hertz Artistic Director of the Alliance Theatre. “To welcome a cast, a director and a creative team of this caliber of artistry to The Alliance and to Atlanta gives me great delight – and seems exactly right.”

Manilow and Sussman are confident that the ensemble putting on their production will completely capture the spirit of their work.

Tickets for “Harmony” can be purchased now as part of a season ticket package and single tickets are also available. For additional information, visit www. alliancetheatre.org/harmony or call the box office at (404) 733-5000.

Atlanta Synagogue Directory

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CHABAD Chabad Intown

928 Ponce De Leon Avenue Atlanta, GA 30306 www.chabadintown.org 404.898.0434

Congregation Beth Shalom 5303 Winters Chapel Rd. Atlanta, GA 30360 www.bshalom.net 770.399.5300

Guardians of the Torah P.O. Box 767981 Roswell, GA 30076 www.guardiansofthetorah.org 770.286.3477

The Kehilla of Sandy Springs 5075 Roswell Rd. Sandy Springs, GA 30342 www.thekehilla.org 404.913.6131

Temple Beth Tikvah 9955 Coleman Rd. Roswell, GA 30075 www.bethtikvah.com 770.642.0434

Chabad Israel Center 5188 Roswell Rd. Sandy Springs, GA 30324 www.cicatlanta.com 404.252.9508

Congregation B’nai Torah 700 Mount Vernon Hwy. Atlanta, GA 30328 www.bnaitorah.org 404.257.0537

Young Israel of Toco Hills 2074 Lavista Rd. Atlanta, GA 30329 www.yith.org 404.315.1417

Temple Emanu-El 1580 Spalding Dr. Atlanta, GA 30350 www.templeemanuelatlanta.org 770.395.1340

Chabad Jewish Center 4255 Wade Green Rd. Suite 120 Kennesaw, GA 30144 www.jewishwestcobb.com 678.460.7702

Congregation Etz Chaim 1190 Indian Hills Pkwy Marietta, GA 30068 www.etzchaim.net 770.973.0137

Nediv Lev: the Free Synagogue of Atlanta 3791 Mill Creek Ct. Atlanta, GA 30341 My.att.net/p/PWP-NedivLev 770.335.2311 Shalom B’harim 150 Warwick Street Dahlonega, GA 30533 www.shalombharim.org 706.864.0801

Reconstructionist Congregation Bet Haverim 2676 Clairmont Rd. Atlanta, GA 30329 www.congregationbethaverim.org 404.315.6446

Temple Kehillat Chaim 1145 Green St. Roswell, GA 30075 www.kehillatchaim.org 770.641.8630

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Anshi S’Fard Congregation 1324 North Highland Ave. Atlanta, GA 30306 www.anshisfard.com 404.874.4513

Congregation B’nai Israel 1633 Hwy 54 E Jonesboro, GA 30238 www.bnai-israel.net 678.817.7162

Congregation Ariel 5237 Tilly Mill Rd. Dunwoody, GA 30338 www.congariel.org 770.390.9071

Congregation Dor Tamid 11165 Parsons Rd. Johns Creek, GA 30097 www.dortamid.org 770.623.8860

Congregation Beth Jacob 1855 Lavista Rd. Atlanta, GA 30329 www.bethjacobatlanta.org 404.633.0551

Congregation Ner Tamid 176 West Sandtown Rd. Marietta, GA 30064 www.nertamidonline.com 678.264.8575

Congregation Beth Yitzhak 5054 Singleton Rd. Norcross, GA 30093 770.931.4567 Email: anatoliy@bjca.com

Congregation Rodeph Sholom 406 East 1st Street Rome, GA 30161 www.rodephsholomga.org (706) 291-6315

Congregation Ner Hamizrach 1858 Lavista Rd. Atlanta, GA 30329 www.nerhamizrach.org 404.315.9020

Temple Beth David 1885 Mcgee Rd. Snellville, GA 30078 www.gwinnetttemple.com 770.978.3916

Chabad of Gwinnett 3855 Holcomb Bridge Rd. Suite 770 Norcross, GA 30092 www.chabadofgwinnett.org 678.595.0196 Chabad of North Fulton 10180 Jones Bridge Rd. Alpharetta, GA 30022 www.chabadnf.org 770.410.9000 Congregation Beth Tefillah 5065 High Point Rd. Atlanta, GA 30342 www.bethtefillah.org 404.843.2464 Conservative Ahavath Achim Synagogue 600 Peachtree Battle Ave. Atlanta, GA 30327 www.aasynagogue.org 404.355.5222

Congregation Gesher L’Torah 4320 Kimball Bridge Rd. Alpharetta, GA 30022 www.gltorah.org 770.777.4009 Congregation Or Hadash 7460 Trowbridge Rd. Sandy Springs, GA 30328 www.or-hadash.org 404.250.3338 Congregation Shearith Israel 1180 University Dr. Atlanta, GA 30306 www.shearithisrael.com 404.873.1743 Non-denominational Atlanta Chevre Minyan Druid Forest Clubhouse North Crossing Dr. Atlanta, GA 30305 www.atlantachevreminya.org Congregation Kehillat HaShem 315 Cotton Court Johns Creek, GA 30022 rabbiatlanta.com 770.218.8094 Congregation Shema Yisrael 6065 Roswell Rd., #3018 Atlanta, GA 30328 www.shemaweb.org 404.943.1100

Temple Kol Emeth 1415 Old Canton Rd. Marietta, GA 30062 www.kolemeth.net 770.973.3533 Temple Sinai 5645 Dupree Dr. Sandy Springs, GA 30327 www.templesinatlanta.org 404.252.3073 The Temple 1589 Peachtree St. NE Atlanta, GA 30309 www.the-temple.org 404.873.1731 SEPHARDIC Congregation Or VeShalom 1681 North Druid Hills Rd. Atlanta, GA 30319 www.orveshalom.org 404.633.1737 Traditional Congregation Shaarei Shamayim 1810 Briarcliff Rd. Atlanta, GA 30329 www.shaareishamayeim.com 404.417.0472

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Chabad of Cobb 4450 Lower Roswell Rd. Marietta, GA 30068 www.chabadofcobb.com 770.565.4412

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Fri., July 19

Summer SAT Boot Camp at the MJCCA. First mock test Fri., July 19, 10 a.m.; group classes, Monday through Thursday until Aug. 1, begin after; successive mock tests each Friday.

See atlantajcc.org for pricing and more specifics. Zaban Park. stacie. graff@atlantajcc.org.

Teen Community Service at Books for Africa, join TCS for sorting and boxing donations; teens will earn two community service hours. Fri., July 19, 10 a.m. Pre-registration required. Books for Africa on Olympic Industrial Dr. amy.helman-darley@ atlantajcc.org.

Sat., July 20

Fifth-Annual Pirates of Lanier Poker Run, fun for the whole family benefiting various children’s organizations in Georgia. Sat., July 20, 9 a.m. Lake Lanier. (770) 594-9969 or lanierpartners.org.

Sun., July 21

Ketura Hadassah Summer Splash, pool party and kosher hamburgers and hot dogs. Sun., July 21, 12 p.m. $10 couvert, bring a pareve side dish or dessert to share. Private residence. ebfrank619@gmail.com.

Game On @ the Breman with the PJ Library, experience the Museum and the new Project Mah Jongg exhibit as

a family. Sun., July 21, 2 p.m. Kids 6 & up/$6, ages 3 to 6/$2, under age 3, parents and grandparents/free. The Breman Museum. llebovitz@jfga.org.

Mon., July 22

Summer Driver’s Ed at the MJCCA; includes class time and driving time.

Week-long session begins Mon., July 22, 9 a.m. See atlantajcc.org for pricing and specifics. stacie.graff@atlantajcc.org.

Tues., July 23

Mah Jongg Bootcamp with Mah Jongg Central coach Michelle Frizzell. Tues., July 23, 1 p.m. $36/Museum member, $50/non-member. The Breman Museum. thebreman.org.

Thurs., July 25

Edgewise Speaker Series: Dr. Milton Tabor, former assistant educational director of American Federation of State County and Municipal Employees of Michigan presents on “Union: Necessity or Obsolete in Today’s Economy?”. Thurs., July 25, 10:30 a.m. Free for members, $5 non-members. MJCCA’s Zaban Park. lilly.mahana@atlantajcc.org.

Games. Fri., July 26, 5 p.m. Free, open to the community; bring your own picnic or purchase from Goodfriend’s Grill. brian.glusman@atlantajcc.org.

Tues., Aug. 6 All Atlanta URJ Shabbat - Rock and Roll Style with guest speaker Rabbi Rick Jacobs, URJ President. Fri., July 26, 8 p.m. Temple Kol Emeth. (770) 973-3533.

Shabbat Candle Lighting Times

Wed. Aug. 7

Sun., July 28

Fri., Aug. 9

White Water Paddling Trip with trained river guide Yaacov Gothard, Class I and II on the Hiawassee River. Sun., July 28, 8:30 a.m. RSVP requested by Thurs., July 25. Meet at Chabad of Cobb. (678) 773-4173.

Tefillah Class, start the year with a new understanding of the Shema and its blessings. Begins Sun., July 28, 9:30 a.m. Congregation Ariel (Social Hall). (423) 400-7353.

How to Lead a Shabbos Table, lecture with Rabbi Isser New. Sun., July 28, 9:40 a.m. Chabad of Ga. (404) 8432464 ext. 102.

Mon., July 29

Summer Driver’s Ed at the MJCCA; includes class time and driving time.

Week-long session begins Mon., July 22, 9 a.m. See atlantajcc.org for pricing and specifics. stacie.graff@atlantajcc.org.

shabbat blessings Blessing for the Candles Baruch Arah A-do-nai,El-o-hei-nu Melech Haolam Asher Kid-shanu b’mitzvotav V’zivanu l’hadlik ner shel Shabbat Blessed are You, Eternal our God, Sovereign of time and space.

You hallow us with Your mitzvot and command us to kindle the lights of Shabbat.

Blessing for the Wine Baruch Atah A-do-nai, El-o-hei-nu Meelech Haolam, Borei p’ri hagafen

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Praise to You, Eternal our God, Sovereign of the Universe, Creator of the fruit of the vine.

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Blessing for the Bread (Challah) Baruch Atah A-do-nai, El-o-hei-nu Melech haolam, Hamotzi Lechem min haaretz.

Our Praise to You Eternal our God, Sovereign of the universe, Who brings forth bread from the earth.

Sun., Aug. 4 Friday, July 19, 2013 Light Candles at: 8:29 p.m.

Shabbat, July 20, 2013 Shabbat Ends: 9:29 p.m.

Friday, July 26, 2013 Light Candles at: 8:25 p.m.

Shabbat, July 27, 2013 Shabbat Ends: 9:24 p.m.

Friday, Aug. 2, 2013 Light Candles at: 8:20 p.m.

Shabbat, Aug. 3, 2013 Shabbat Ends: 9:18 p.m.

National Jewish Retreat, five days of learning and discovery with master Torah teachers. Tues., Aug. 6 through Sun., Aug. 11. Hilton of Alexandria, Va. jretreat.com.

Wine & Hors d’Oeuvres Reception, prospective members can come join Rabbi Zimmerman and fellow musicians for a night of music, camaraderie and ruach; services follow. Fri., July 26, 5:30 p.m. Congregation Beth Shalom. (770) 399-5300.

Fri., July 26

Dive into Shabbat, celebrate Shabbat at the MJCCA’s outdoor pool; special farewell blessing for MJCCA athletes participating in the JCC Maccabi

quired. MedShare on Clifton Springs Rd. amy.helman-darley@atlantajcc. org.

Doubles Pickleball Tournament, for players of all ages and skill levels; register as single or pair; prizes awarded. Sun., Aug. 4, 10 a.m. $15/ member, $25/non-member. MJCCA’s Zaban Park. lilly.mahana@atlantajcc.org.

Celebrate the New Year with OVS and the PJ Library, event featuring storytime, art projects, kosher snacks, shofar blowing and more. Sun., Aug. 4, 10:30 a.m. Congregation Or VeShalom. (404) 633-1737.

Teen Community Service at MedShare International, sorting and packaging supplies; teens will earn three community service hours. Sun., Aug. 4, 1 p.m. Pre-registration re-

Have a BLAST at the MJCCA, listen to Rabbi Brian Glusman sound the shofar each morning leading up to Rosh Hashanah (Sept. 4). First day Wed., Aug. 7, 11 a.m. Zaban Park. rabbi. glusman@atlantajcc.org.

Dive into Shabbat, celebrate Shabbat at the MJCCA’s outdoor pool; special welcome for families of the Davis Academy. Fri., Aug. 9, 5 p.m.

Free, open to the community; bring your own picnic or purchase from Goodfriend’s Grill. brian.glusman@ atlantajcc.org.

Shabbat Barbecue Dinner for prospective members; services precede.

Fri., Aug. 9, 6:15 p.m. Congregation Beth Shalom. (770) 399-5300.

Sat., Aug. 10

Prospective Member Shabbat, join us as we welcome our prospective and new members and stay for a delicious kiddush lunch. Sat., Aug. 10. Congregation Beth Shalom. (770) 399-5300.

Sun., Aug. 11

BBYO Kickoff at the Braves Game, for 9th- through 12th-graders. Sun., Aug. 11, 12 p.m. $30 includes ticket, lunch and transportation to and from the game; pre-register at atlantajcc. org/bbyo by Aug. 6. Meet at MJCCA’s Zaban Park. laura.ross@atlantajcc. org.

Volunteers for Israel (VFI) South Region Picnic; for past and future volunteers as well as friends and family.

Sun., Aug. 11, 2 p.m. RSVP requested before Aug. 1; bring a dairy or pareve side dish to share. Private residence.

(404) 825-4730.

Wed., Aug. 14

Eat, Play, Mahj, mah jongg open game day and special tour of the Breman Museum’s new exhibit, Project Mah Jongg. Wed., Aug. 14, 10:30 a.m. $36/ Museum member, $50/non-member;

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reservations required. The Breman Museum. gsanders@thebreman.org.

Attendance free and open to all; 20 percent discount on purchases. Yogli Mogli at 2090 Dunwoody Club Drive. rabbi.glusman@atlantajcc.org.

Sun., Aug. 18

BBYO Connect Kickoff Pool Party, for 6th- through 8th-graders. Sun., Aug. 18, 4 p.m. $10 by Aug. 12, $15 after. MJCCA’s Zaban Park. stacie. graff@atlantajcc.org.

Mon., Aug. 26

Sweeten the New Year - Dunwoody, MJCCA family program

featuring froyo, songs, activities, crafts and prizes for kids. Mon., Aug. 26, 6 p.m. Attendance free and open to all; 20 percent discount on purchases. Yogli Mogli at 2090 Dunwoody Club Drive. rabbi.glusman@ atlantajcc.org.

Tues., Aug. 20

17th-Annual AICCSE Professional Seminar, “Accelerating SoutheastIsrael Growth” with keynote speaker Shai Robkin. Tues., Aug. 20, 7:30 a.m. $90/Chamber member, $100/ non-member; price includes luncheon. Selig Center. aiccse.org.

An Evening with “Harmony,” an intimate conversation with the creative team behind the show and a special performance by the Alliance Theatre cast. Mon., Aug. 26, 7 p.m. $18/Breman Museum members, $25/nonmembers. Breman Museum. (678) 222-3700.

Wed., Aug. 21

Wed., Aug. 28

Reunion of Atlanta Jewish community members from Nashville; meet with old friends for evening of food and fellowship. Wed., Aug. 21, 7 p.m.

MJCCA’s Zaban Park. fredglus@ comcast.net.

Thurs., Aug. 22

Teen Community Service at Hammond Glen Senior Community, join TCS for an afternoon of fun and bingo with assisted living home residents; teens will earn one-and-a-half community service hours. Pre-registration required. Thurs., Aug. 22, 7:30 p.m. Hammond Glen on Hammond Glen Dr. amy.helman-darley@ atlantajcc.org.

Fri., Aug. 23

Dive Into Shabbat - Intown, the MJCCA’s poolside Shabbat celebration at a new location, featuring the Congregation Bet Haverim Chorus.

Fri., Aug. 23, 5 p.m. Free, open to the community. Emory Student Activity and Academic Center. rabbi.glusman@atlantajcc.org.

Camp Barney Medintz 50th Anniversary Celebration, weekend festivities begin with a traditional campstyle Shabbat dinner in the dining hall followed by Shabbat services in the Zaban Chapel. Fri., Aug. 23 to 25. $150/weekend, $80/Saturday only, $50/child Saturday. Camp Barney. (678) 812-4000.

Mon., Aug. 26

Sweeten the New Year - Dunwoody, MJCCA family program featuring froyo, songs, activities, crafts and prizes for kids. Mon., Aug. 26, 6 p.m.

Soul Trip to New York, Chabad of Georgia rabbis lead the way on visits to important Jewish sites. Wed., Aug. 28. New York City. More information and RSVP at chabadga/soultrip2013.

Sweeten the New Year - East Cobb, MJCCA family program featuring froyo, songs, activities, crafts and prizes for kids. Mon., Aug. 26, 6 p.m.

Attendance free and open to all; 20 percent discount on purchases. Yogli Mogli at 1255 Johnson Ferry Road. rabbi.glusman@atlantajcc.org.

Sun., Sept. 1

Join us Saturday, August 3 at 8PM

Nibble and Noshfest, two-day festival providing visitors with tastes of Jewish and other ethnic foods in sample-size portions; includes community vendors, entertainment and children’s activities. Begins Sun., Sept. 1, 11 a.m. and continues on Mon., Sept. 2 until 4 p.m. Admission is donation of two canned goods for Must Ministries. Temple Kol Emeth. noshfest.com.

Improv on the Rocks with Just a Twist of Jewish, improv night at Noshfest featuring Red Door Playhouse Adult Improv Group. Sun., Sept. 1, 7:30 p.m. $15. Temple Kol Emeth. noshfest.com.

Ongoing

Volunteer tutoring opportunity with the Atlanta Jewish Coalition for Literacy. Min. 30 minutes one-on-one per week, beginning this fall. Nine metro area elementary schools. (404) 843-9600.

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45th Annual High Holyday Mitzvot Auction & Brunch. Sun., Aug. 18, 10:30 a.m. Congregation Or VeShalom. (404) 633-1737.

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JEWISH PUZZLER

by David Benkof

Across 1. “Peace ___ hand” 5. Addis ___ (whence many Ethiopian Jews) 10. “Quod ___ demonstrandum” 14. 1982 Maury Yeston Broadway musical 15. Some Peruvians 16. Pork, to kosher-keeping Jews 17. “Until ___” (1951 pro-Israel short film) 18. Founder of Judeo-Arabic literature 20. Mel Brooks’ “The Producers,” at first 22. First two words of the title of a 1962 Stephen Sondheim musical set in Rome 23. Yiddish honorific meaning “mister” 24. Sage Rosenfels and Jay Fiedler play in it 25. Holiday during which many bagel stores close 30. Pay hike?

34. “Amo, amas, ___....”

35. Burn balm 37. It can be Sunni or Shiite 38. Ben Gurion, once 39. Soviet-born Israeli politician Lieberman 41. End of Brandeis E-mails 42. Expunge 44. Made into a shaliach 45. Hitler’s “team”

46. Some gown fabrics 48. Jerusalem neighborhood with a famous market 50. “Golly” 51. Article written by Einstein?

52. Ragamuffin 55. “The Fifth Day,” in Israel 60. One might use them for cholent 62. The Stooges, famously 63. Diarist Frank 64. Certain gemstones 65. Sound you won’t hear at a religious kibbutz 66. “I ___ You Now”: #1 Eddie Fisher hit 67. Break for a GI 68. 1979 Art Garfunkel album “___ for Breakfast”

to Good People” by Harold Kushner 9. Israelis and Chinese 10. Devours 11. Brown with white steaks 12. “Primary Colors” author, for short 13. “West Side Story” hero 19. The Dreyfus ___ 21. “Curb Your Enthusiasm” network 25. Loses color

26. Tanna alternative 27. Sixth in a series 28. Cohen and Yishai 29. “Knocked Up” actor Seth 31. Philo of ___ 32. Where to hear Dennis Prager 33. “Hello, ___ Be Going”: Groucho Marx song

36. Israeli Supreme Court Justice Arbel 39. Poem with the story of the Trojan horse 40. Unlisted on Wall St. 43. Not blind 45. Present ___ grievances 47. Elderhostel attendee 49. That woman 52. Reb Nachman’s hometown 53. French jurist Cassin 54. Staff 55. Word used in comparisons 56. Detained 57. Billy Joel played a concert there 58. Isn’t on the street?

59. ___ of the commandments 61. Evian attraction

Last week’s answers

Down 1. Sen. Bernie Sanders and others 2. Where Rodgers and Hammerstein set one of their musicals 3. October 1981 assassination victim 4. Least loose 5. ___ HaTorah (outreach organization) 6. First word in the parent group of Aleph Zadik Aleph 7. “I Bought Me ___”: Copland 8. “When ___ Things Happen

Chess Puzzle of the Week

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Challenge: Black to move, checkmate in 1 move

Solution: 1) Nc6+, b7 x N 2) Qb3, Bb4 3) Q x Bb4#

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