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GOOD NEWS MADE IN THE JEWISH STATE THIS PAST WEEK ISRAEL, JORDAN, AND PA SIGN AGREEMENT. Israel, Jordan, and the Palestinian Authority have agreed to build a pipeline from the Red Sea to the Dead Sea. The initiative will produce millions of cubic meters of drinking water for the region, hydroelectric power and replenish the critically dwindling Dead Sea.

Restaurant in Tiberias is celebrating its 12th anniversary. Funded entirely by Mrs. Lee Steinberg of New York, the restaurant serves 160 meals every day to needy residents and delivers another 60 meals to the homebound. It provides a dignified and social atmosphere for its customers.

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JORDAN CHOOSES ISRAELI VP FOR SCIENCE PROJECT. The Jordan-based SESAME scientific research project has chosen an Israeli as vice president. Professor Eliezer Rabinovici of Jerusalem’s Hebrew University is the new Vice President of the Synchrotron-light for Experimental Science and Applications in the Middle East.

THE WORLD’S GREATEST PIANIST IS NOW ISRAELI. Evgeny Kissin, generally regarded as one of the world’s greatest living pianists, has taken Israeli citizenship. Kissin, who was born in Russia, said “Israel is the only state on our planet which I want to represent with my art and all my public activities, no matter where I live.”

AEROSOL WINS INTERNATIONAL GREEN-TECH AWARD. Israeli startup GreenSpense represented Israel in the International Cleantech Open Ideas Competition in San Francisco, the “Oscar” of clean-technology awards. Its no-gas eco-friendly aerosol can won first place in the Chemistry & Advanced Materials category.

BETTER ENGLISH FOR KIDS. Israeli and UK education ministers signed an agreement promoting English studies in Israel. A national plan developed by the British Council, includes joint seminars and online tools to help improve the professionalism and English language skills of hundreds of Israeli teachers.

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Embarrassed and Tyrannized by Technology EVEN IF WE EMBRACE TECHNOLOGY, SOMETIMES IT DOESN’T RETURN THE FAVOR By Arlene Appelrouth AJT CONTRIBUTOR

’m embarrassed to tell you about my relationship with technology.

For instance, I have trouble turning on my television. No matter how many times my husband shows me which remote to use, and what to do, when I do it, something goes wrong. I get confused about which input to select, and often mix up when to press the menu and when to press the guide. Every once in awhile, I’m successful and think I have finally mastered the art of turning on my television. Except when I try again, I fail again. I have no idea what I’m doing wrong, and no idea what I’m doing differently when it works. I never thought I would miss the days before remote control devices were invented, but I do. Remember the good old days when all you had to do was walk over to the television turn one knob to the right, and turn the

other knob to the number of the channel you wanted to watch? Televisions don’t even have knobs any more.

television on, and pushing the screen that said “next episode,” over and over again.

delete IO7 and go back to the software I was using before?”

Today televisions are powered by numerous remote control devices. There are remotes that come with the television and remotes provided by cable and satellite companies. Plus, there are additional remotes.

My challenging relationship with technology affects much more than television. For example, take cell phones. Once I believed it was miraculous just to be able to stay in touch.

“I’m afraid you can’t go backwards. There’s nothing you can do.”

We bought something called a ROKU with its own remote a few months ago. It allows us to watch Netflix, Hulu, and other entertainment channels. When it works, it’s great. It’s like having an unlimited cyber video library at your fingertips. When I was suffering from a bout of insomnia, using the ROKU device allowed me to watch entire seasons of the television series I missed. Friends didn’t believe me, but the truth is I watched 54 episodes of “Breaking Bad” in less than a week. I was able to do that by leaving the

But then cell phones morphed into smart phones. Each generation of phones was able to do more than the generation before – assuming, of course, that the person who owned the phone was able to understand and use the various applications. The fact that there was no user guide with the phone was another matter entirely. Smart phones, we were told, were easy to use. I believe the phrase I kept hearing was “it’s intuitive to use them.” I had an iPhone. It had taken me awhile to get used to the apps, but I did. Not only was I able to make and receive phone calls, I could text, get driving directions, check the weather and even play Scrabble on my phone, I also learned how to use the phone’s electronic calendar. I was proud to up-to date with the most recent technology. When I heard about a software update, I was quick to push the button and start the download.

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Downloading updates sounded grammatically incorrect to me, but I followed the directions on my screen, expecting my phone to work more efficiently. That turned out to be an error in my perceptions Something strange happened. My voice mailbox was 100 percent full, and no matter how many times I touched the delete button, none of the messages went away. The phone wasn’t working. I went to the Apple Store, having absolute faith someone there would help me straighten out my technological problem. I met with Krista.

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When I told her the IOS7 update had negatively impacted my iPhone, the first thing she asked was which iPhone I owned.

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“The iPhone 4,” I replied. I had purchased it less than six months earlier. “Oh,” she said, a knowing sound to her voice. “The i-4 can’t handle IOS7.” ‘Hmm,’ I thought, trying to understand. “Do you mean it’s allergic to the software or not advanced enough to use it?” I asked.

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She didn’t answer.

“OK,” I said, wanting to be proactive and solve my problem, “how can I

Her answer surprised me.

“But,” I protested, “I can’t use the phone the way it is. What should I do?”

Krista said I needed a new phone.

Upgrading to a new phone wasn’t so simple. First, I wasn’t eligible for an upgrade. My mother was, however, and the good news was she’s on my family plan and I could get what was known as a “buddy upgrade.” Krista typed some information into her phone, said the next step was to temporarily store the information from my phone in “the cloud.” She assured me that my information would be safe in the cloud until she magically transported everything from the cloud into my new iPhone, the iPhone 5S, which takes talking commands and recognizes my thumb print. She did her part, and I left the Apple Store, eager to benefit from the newest technology. I knew how to program my new phone to use Blue Tooth on my car, so I could safely drive and talk hands-free. I made a few calls and left voice messages. When my daughter returned my call, she asked why my message was left from a 954 area code. When she read me the number, I realized my new smart phone was programmed with my mother’s phone number. That wasn’t so smart. Eventually, I called 611 and was amazed that the technician was smart enough to restore my 404 number to my new phone. I don’t pretend to understand how any of this is possible. It’s as mysterious and unknowable to me as understanding physics. I was talking to my son about my lack of understanding and frustrations regarding technology. “I used to think I was smart,” I admitted, “but the truth is today’s technology makes me feel stupid. It takes me forever to learn how to use my television, my computer, and my phone.” “Don’t put yourself down, Mom,” he replied. “It’s not you. It’s a generational thing.” I suppose that’s a kind way of telling me I’m getting old. Even though I admit I’m tyrannized by technology, I’m also grateful to live in this magical age.

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Shaindle’s Shpeil

What’s in Your Wallet?

WHAT OUR POSSESSIONS SAY ABOUT US AND THE MEMORIES THEY HOLD

BY SHAINDLE SCHMUCKLER AJT CONTRIBUTOR

had to make my weekly stop at the gas station. I am quite choosey about which gas stations I frequent and I only frequent those which meet my particular requirements.

You would think I always choose the station with the cheapest prices. I try. However, there is a more crucial requirement: cappuccino coffee. I can feel the shock and disdain of coffee connoisseurs all over the world (I assume the Jewish Times is read all over the world, because if it isn’t

folks are missing quite a treat); Connoisseurs who were drawn to this article wondering what’s in my wallet. We will get to that. But first, I strongly suggest you try gas station cappuccino. Yes you read correctly, gas station cappuccino. It is way

cheaper than you-know-who, and delicious. As I was pulling my frequent user card from my purse to hand over to the gentleman across the counter, the change from my little money purse jumped out onto the ground making that awful sound only lost money makes. The young man in back of me in line to pay for his purchase was kind enough to help me pick up the pennies, nickels, quarters and dimes trying to escape. And suddenly I was back in Del Ray Beach. Mom and Dad retired to a lovely condo in Kings Point on Del Ray Beach Florida. After mom died, I flew down to Del Ray Beach a number of times to support my dad, to get some administrative work completed, (we never think about all the paper work one must complete after we lose someone we love) to gather some precious items for my sisters and myself, and to have some private grieving time with dad.

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One of the items I discovered while trying to weed through some of mom’s things was a small, extraordinarily beautiful pearl encrusted purse. I remember that purse. Mom loved it; very fancy, very rich looking. Perfect for special occasions like weddings, Bar Mitzvahs, cousins club (remember those?), or a fancy dinner. What I found inside this silklined purse became the impetus for “What’s in Your Wallet?”

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“Do you have your mad money with you?” Mom would ask me when I was getting ready to ‘go out.’ “How much do you have?” was her next question, followed by “That’s not enough,” before she would hand me a few more coins.

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One warm but lovely Saturday evening in June, I heard my dreamy boyfriend’s secret knock on the door to my family’s apartment. It was my birthday and he had a surprise for me.

As we are about to walk out the door, we both heard my mom sing out, “Shaindle, did you take your mad money?” Oh good grief Charlie Brown! How could she? It was so embarrassing. Thankfully, my Mr. McDreamy laughed. What happened next is another story. Mad money could reside almost anywhere. My shoes or my sneakers were convenient spots; so were my socks. I also found that my roller skates could hold quite a bit of my money. There was the convenience of keeping some mad money in my bra. And then there is the very best suggestion of all, which came from my Aunt Ruthie z”l. Aunt Ruthie told me to keep my mad money in a knipple (a small hanky tied tightly shut) and kept in my underwear. This did not work out as well as one might hope. Oh my Aunt Ruthie also taught me how to knit (I still knit exactly the way she taught me). My aunt Ruthie was the oldest and the tallest of her three siblings; my mom, Aunt Jeanette z”l, and the youngest of the brood, my uncle Zaidle z”l. Yes, she was a giant at 5’ 2”. Dear reader, if you have been reading attentively, you should have guessed by now what I found in this beautifully beaded pearl purse with its gold chain handle. The only question you should be asking is, “How much mad money was in the purse and what else did you find?”

What I found tells mom’s story.

Mom loved nice things. She had great taste and she knew how to shop. She did not like extravagance. She liked class.

A pink French provincial tufted sofa surrounded with white wood; a marble inlaid coffee table to offset the sofa. Two fabulous French provincial end tables with statue based lamps. You get the picture. Now, back to mom’s purse. What I found in her purse was a nickel; One lonely nickel. Can any of you imagine a nickel for mad money? I can’t! But that’s what she had tucked inside her lovely lavender kinpple. Then, of course, there were two items which mom could not leave home without; a small beautiful gold mirror with bling around it, and the mirror’s compatriot, a reddish-colored lipstick. Together these were mom’s go to items. Oh, and the everpresent little brown comb with a gold handle with just a touch of bling. I also found beautiful, delicate white gloves and a hankie with her

initials embroidered on it in shades of purple. These precious objects bring back such delicious memories. Speaking of memories – I took the following objects from her remaining possessions: a beautiful, delicate silver necklace with an oblong shaped watch hanging from it, and the lace doily with the little bow on top that mom wore on her head at shule, the pearl and silk purse with the items mentioned above and had them placed in a large shadow box. This shadow box now hangs in my family room above my eggplant sofa.

Shaindle would very much like to thank her aunts, uncles, cousins, pretend aunts, and pretend uncles and pretend cousins for blessing her with the most incredible childhood. After all, where else would Shaindle have learned about a ‘knipple’; where else would she have had the opportunity to play with her sisters and cousins on the fire escapes lined with blankets or mattresses? Where else indeed!

So now you know what was in her “wallet.” Mine is not so interesting. No mad money, no mirror, no lipstick and often times no money at all, mad or otherwise. My frequent user card is the most precious item I carry. Do I hear a resounding, “Seriously?” Yes, seriously! It’s an item I will guard with my life.

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We would take a birthday train ride into Manhattan (we called it birthday train because I loved riding the trains) and then to a Broadway show where I would allegedly receive my surprise. I was so psyched.

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To Watch the Loss of a World

WHY MEMORIES KEEP ENJOYMENT OF ‘FIDDLER ON THE ROOF’ AT BAY BY EUGEN SCHOENFELD AJT Contributor

uring the last few weeks, the magazine Forward, (as it is known in its English publication), presented two major articles about the world and works of Shalom Aleichem. One of these articles was devoted to the universal success achieved by “Fiddler on the Roof,” the musical based Shalom Aleichem’s short stories. We know the great success this musical achieved in the U.S., but it has been equally loved in Japan, Australia, South America, and most European countries.

It seems that the nostalgic story

of life in Anatevka, a shtetl in the Pale of Russia, together with its wonderful music is universally loved – except by me.

pogroms that killed the shtetl life and its culture. How could I, a Holocaust survivor, sit a movie that depicts the destruction of Jewish life?

and similar personality attributes. Like Tevyeh the milkman, most argued with G-d, a trait very characteristic among Chassidic Jews.

Let me clarify my statement. I love its music and the story. In fact, I could not help becoming teary eyed as Topol sang “If I Were a Rich Man.”

In addition to Shalom Aleichem, there were others like Mendeleh Mocher S’Farim, Yaakov Fichman, and Yehudah Leib Peretz who also provided us with nostalgic memories of Jewish life in the East European shtetls that was a part of most American Jews’ family history.

For example, there is a tale about Yaakov, a tailor, who during the Yom Kippur silent devotion seemed to be very agitated as though he is arguing with someone. The rabbi noticed it and asked Yaakov after the services what caused his agitation during the amidah.

I looked at the faces of Jews who sat with smiles on their faces quelleing nachas as the scene of welcoming the Shabbat Queen - the lecht benshen. I was born into a shtetl life. From 1925 through 1943, I lived in Munkacs a shtetl which at that time was in its decline.

“Nothing much,” replied Yaakov “I merely had an argument with G-d.”

How could I restrain the aches in my heart from the “licht benshen?” I even laughed and cheered watching the “Bottle Dance”? Then, in the second half of the movie, I was confronted with the tragedy of the gezeyrot tach? How could I sit and enjoy the story and music that depicts a tragic period in Jewish history - the 1908 Russian

In 1974, I had the great pleasure and privilege to be on a two-person panel with Isaac Bashevis Singer, a Nobel Laureate, discussing shtetl life. He, like the authors mentioned earlier, were purveyors of nostalgia. They emphasized the funny and pleasant communal life, rather than the hardships and the constant threat of the Cossacks. So, in spite of Hitler and modernity, the stories of shtetl life will not disappear. “Fiddler on the Roof” will keep it alive.

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For most Jews, this play represents a part of their heritage. And “Fiddler” presents it in a humorous and nostalgic way that people in every culture can understand, and hence the universal appeal. Many American Jews sitting and watching the movie or the play obtain great pleasure, as they see it reflecting the life of their grandparents or greatgrandparents. In an idealized form, the play presents the archetypical characters in the shtetl. It seems that most of the Jews in the shtetl had a common denominator - they all had dreams

“What about?” inquired the rabbi. “Well,” said Yaakov “I told G-d if he will forgive my little sins, I’ll forgive Him his big sins.” And so he told the rabbi: “I told G-d, when someone brings me a bolt of cloth for a suit I may keep the remnants though by rights I should return them to the owner.” This, Yaakov confessed to G-d, are his little sins: “But you G-d, commit far greater sins when you take children away from their parents, and parents from young children,” he continued, “I’ll make a deal with you – if today, on Yom Kippur, you forgive me my little sins, I’ll forgive your big ones.” Such arguments were common in the Chassidic shtetls. Tevyeh and most of the characters in the play indulged in dreaming and wishing. “If I were a rich man,” sighs Tevyeh, a sentiment characteristic of poor people’s dreams that Freud called “shnorer treume” or beggars dreams. Few Jews today live in dire poverty that would justify seeking to escape through the fantasy of dreams. (Although, I must confess, many people will indulge in a form of shenorer treume when they buy lottery tickets.)

Most shtetl people, including my mother, dreamt and sighed – “Oy! Oy Gotenyu when will the mashiach come?”

Mengele? How can I sit through the scenes that remind me of how my family became the fodder for the gas chambers?

es and the kozatchkas can overcome the heart tearing images of the destruction of a beautiful Jewish community.

Tevyeh wanted social status and to sit at the Eastern Wall and study all the time. In contrast, his future son-in-law had lesser dreams of having his own sewing machine.

Not even the beauty and heartwarming melody associated with the depiction of the Friday night lecht benshen, and the joyful bottle danc-

“Fiddler” brings to my mind images of my mother during the bad times, even before we were taken to Birkenau, when she would sigh,

“Oy Gotenyu! Wen wilt der Meshiach shoyn kumen?” This Holocaust survivor does not wish to be reminded of a vanished world, and although it was not necessarily a good world, oy mamele, it was a sweet world.

Tevyeh’s daughters also dreamt. They dreamt about good shidduchim, about good marriages with handsome and rich men. Oy! Like them, I too, had my shtetl dreams – I wanted to be free from the dictatorial forces of the community that held us too tight to its bosom. There were of course the good aspects to life in a shtetl – but these are the memories of a very young boy who could eat shaboss dinners in any of our neighbors’ homes just because I wanted to. I even have better memories of life in the small village in the dorf where my grandparents lived. The relationship among the Jews there was based on a genuine concern for each other’s welfare and even unabashed love –although it was always disguised.

How can I sit and watch a girl’s betrayal of the foundation of her family’s and community’s life and make her parents sit shivah for marrying a non-Jew in a Russian Orthodox Church – the church that was the very epicenter of the belief and teaching that led to the tragedies of the pogroms? How can I sit through the exodus from Anatevka and remember the lines of Jews, myself included, who were taken captive as slaves and stood in line to be judged by

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As marvelous as the play is, I do not wish to see it again. How can I sit back and enjoy the death of my culture?

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SEEING KOSHER IN A NEW WAY IN TIME FOR YOUR SIMCHA - from the kosher king

BY DAVID S. COVELL

SPECIAL FOR THE AJT

ne of the first decisions of planning your wedding will be whether to “go kosher” or just do it the “regular” way. After all, many believe that kosher can be of poor quality and only my Uncle Saul from Miami keeps kosher. All the other 199 guests are not kosher, so maybe we should just get him one of those airplane meals and give him a scotch. After all, kosher is just a rubbery piece of bland chicken. Well, hate to burst your bubble but that’s not true! Having recently visited “Kosherfest” the largest certified kosher food trade anywhere, I can tell you that this year’s show, the 25th annual held at the Meadowlands Exposition Center was a success on many levels. While at times you needed to sharpen your elbows to push the crowd aside and avoid being turned into road kill by hungry Jews stampeding toward a plethora of free samples, it was very much a worthwhile show. This year achieved both a record attendance and a record amount of vendors. As the owner of a major kosher special event company, Avenue K, we are always looking for ways to offer new products and services to our clients hosting important celebrations. Part of my job is to open new relationships with manufactures creating quality kosher products we can utilize for your event.

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with an international group of participants, Kosherfest was as entertaining as it was informative. This year’s show had many unique products, including a variety of organic items, a pareve hot chocolate (pretty tasty), a variety of new kosher wines that actually tasted good (or maybe I just needed a good buzz), organic and free range turkeys, meats from Peru and Chicago and Canada, organic bison, kosher coffees, kosher tequila, olive oil from Israel – pizza cones (yes that’s correct).

Therefore, 92 percent of buyers are trading up to kosher for a variety of reasons including truth in labeling, the taste of kosher products, the lack of questionable ingredients and assurance of quality. But back to your wedding. Three big important items now that you are engaged: 1. Decide on whether kosher is right for you. If you surprise everyone and go for a kosher event,

There were brick oven pizza pockets, fiber rich challah bread (9 grams per slice), gluten free everything, a variety of Asian products and exotic sauces, pink Himalayan sea salt, organic snacks, and the largest chicken nugget in the world, brought to you by Empire Poultry. Plus, there was enough chocolate rugelach to feed a Hassidic army. So where am I going with this? What this all means is that your kosher event can be as good (or better) than nonkosher events. According to kosherfest, only 8 percent of the kosher buyers actually keep kosher on a full time basis.

you won’t regret it! We have recently had two interfaith couples get married and hired us to produce their upscale kosher celebrations. Both events were fantastic. They could have hired us for non-kosher (through our nonkosher company Avenue Catering Concepts), but instead they decided to make it “special” and opted for a kosher celebration. Interestingly enough, the non-Jews seemed to enjoy it the most 2. Don’t lose that date! Caterers and venues book up quickly. When you’re ready, pull the trigger.

3. Hire a planner. For an immediate referral, call my office today and we can provide you with a choice of experienced and reputable planners to assist all along this important journey. Everything after the three items above will slowly fall into place. Now let the planning begin and remember to breathe, enjoy the ride (it goes quickly) and take advice from experts. Remember, this is a lifetime celebration and should hopefully be a pleasurable and memorable experience.

David S. Covell is the CEO of Saratoga Event Group and President of Avenue K-Glatt Kosher Events. The Saratoga Event Group manages multiple event facilities and operates an award winning catering company, Avenue Catering Concepts. “Avenue K” is the certified glatt kosher event division of the Saratoga Event Group. David also has a background as a Certified Public Accountant in New York State and consults to the hospitality industry on matters of food, beverage and facilities.

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Wedding Event Takes over the Carolina Coast THE WESTIN HILTON HEAD ISLAND RESORT & SPA TO HOST BRIDAL SHOW SPECIAL FOR THE AJT

he Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa is partnering with Hilton Head Monthly magazine to host the biggest bridal event of the year along the Carolina Coast. The 2014 Hilton Head Bridal Show will be held on Sunday, Feb. 9 from 1 – 4 p.m.

ad of options to make your dream day perfect.

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During the Hilton Head Bridal Show, tours of The Westin’s event venues will be available. One-on-one meetings with bridal experts are also

For Bridal Show tickets or more information, please call Maryann at (843) 842-6988 X235 or www.hilton-

headmonthly.com. Book your special Bridal Show room rate of $125, available from Thursday to Sunday, February 6 – 9, by calling (843) -627-8551 or www.westinhiltonheadisland.com.

Heading into its seventh year, the annual event has transformed into the premier bridal event of the Lowcountry, introducing future brides and grooms to a wide array of wedding vendors including florists, photographers, caterers, bakers, videographers, dress makers and venue hosts. Live music and prize drawings complete the festive atmosphere. As Hilton Head Island’s most popular beach wedding venue, The Westin is the perfect host for this prestigious event. Fresh off a $35M complete renovation in 2013, the oceanfront resort has become one of the premier wedding destinations in the Southeast. Renewed in a “coastal-chic” style, The Westin marries an elegant approach to weddings with the casual beach vibe that couples want. Ceremonies are beautiful either on the beach, on the oceanfront deck, or in the sunlit gazebo room. Receptions can be an elegant ballroom soire or a southern style oyster roast in the covered oceanfront pavilion – or even something in between.

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Israel’s Hani Levy Opens Cheeky Lifestyle THE INNOVATIVE CONCEPT OF ONE-STOP BEAUTY BY DANA SPECTOR

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tlantans, it is time to stop wasting valuable hours running around town for your health and beauty needs. Cheeky Lifestyle’s one-stop shopping in Buckhead. Owner Hani Levy combines her Israeli flair, and creative team (each bringing more than 20 years of experience) to Cheeky Lifestyle.

HL: Cheeky Lifestyle eyelash extensions are individual mink and synthetic lashes. They are attached to each of your eyelashes individually. You do not need to use mascara while wearing these eyelash extensions. It is a very meticulous and intense service that requires skill and precision.

AJT: What other hair options do you offer?

Since opening in July, Cheeky Lifestyle already has a celebrity clientele due to the fact that they seem to specialize in just about everything. The building, a renovated house, has been converted so that each room can accommodate unique salon features. We asked Levy to share some of the Cheeky Lifestyle story and services. Atlanta Jewish Times: How did you start this location? Hani Levy: A friend and I got the idea and opened the salon to help Atlan-

Once properly applied, these lashes are so natural looking it is difficult to tell even up close that you have extensions on. We offer 30 different unique lash options to customize your look. Our lashes offer two degrees of curl, three different thicknesses, and seven different lengths plus they are virtually weightless. AJT: How long do the eyelash extensions last? HL:It is totally an individual process. The lashes will stay on your lashes for your remaining natural lash life. Most people shed natural lashes at a

HL: We have salon packages, and can tailor the experience for you. We work with all types of hair. AJT: You offer some skin care packages, could you explain what Juvederm is? Deborah Jones and Donna Schwartz

rate of 1-2 lashes, per day, per eye. These lashes can stay on forever with proper care and maintenance. However, general after care will affect how long the lashes last. AJT: Who usually gets eyelash extensions? HL: Our eyelash extension clients are usually women aged 16 to 88, especially busy moms, professional women, brides, and mature women— any woman who wants to save time getting ready everyday and look enhanced every day, all day. The extensions liberate women from the hassles of fixing eye makeup daily. AJT: Do the false eyelashes damage natural eyelashes?

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HL: No, not at all! If applied by one of our Cheeky Lifestyle lash stylists you will leave with healthy full lashes. When the adhesive we use dries, it allows the extensions to stay flexible and bouncy just like your own lashes. The eyelash extensions adhere to your natural lashes softly and comfortably while not damaging your natural lashes or causing the natural lashes to fall out. AJT: I heard that you offer hair extension options; could you elaborate on those? HL: We offer hair extensions, cuts, coloring, styling and more! Our sewnin hair extensions can take you from long to short, monochrome to highlights and flat to high volume; the extensions look and feel like real hair. We also offer the new Brazilian hair extensions. AJT: What makes Brazilian hair extensions special? HL: The process takes about three to four hours to complete, but when complete, leaves no signs of bulkiness or shedding. The Brazilian hair extensions do not have to be pre-bonded, which means you can get a consultation and fitting on the same day. Our specialists can match strand thickness and textures to ensure a

HL: Well we have rooms for massages and skin care and we have the best doctor in Atlanta; Mark McKenna. Dr. McKenna is a Black Diamond level provider status from Allergan, the maker of BOTOX® Cosmetic. Black Diamond status recognizes the extensive experience Dr. Mark McKenna and his qualified medical staff have achieved. Only 1 percent of practices nationwide are afforded the Black Diamond distinction. We offer a Juvederm treatment consisting of two products; Juvederm™ Ultra and Juvederm Ultra Plus. Depending on your particular case, the practitioner will be able to determine the appropriate product for your needs. We carry the two most popular skin care product lines in Europe: Eminence and Image. Eminence is known for it’s eco-friendly program where they plant a tree fro every product sold. In addition to the Juvederm and Botox treatments, we offer salon facials, peels, microdermabrasion and more. AJT: Wow, that’s a lot of treatment options! I see that you have a room with extremely comfy chairs, what do you do there? HL: That’s where we do our eyebrow, eyelash and teeth whitening. Men and women alike deserve the opportunity to have a million-dollar smile without the million-dollar price tag AJT: Is there anything else you do here? HL: We also do makeup, waxing, threading and tanning in the salon. Our facility allows us to host parties, events, customized salon experiences and fitness courses. We are available for all your needs. Editor’s note: Cheeky Lifestyle is located at 281 W Wieuca Rd NE, and can be contacted at (404) 748-1015 and (404) 955-1200 or by email at info@cheekylifestyle.com

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Party Like Streisand

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SPECIAL FOR THE AJT

lthough bagels are most often associated with a quick breakfast than with a holiday or special simcha, America’s favorite on-the-go food makes for a wildly popular catering option. And if Ms. Barbara Streisand is a fan of the idea, you know there’s something to it.

The Academy Award-winning actress and singer selected The Original Brooklyn Water Bagel Co., a pioneering bakery/café that creates food and drink via their special “Brooklynized” water, to cater the wrap party of last year’s “The Guilt Trip,” co-starring Seth Rogan. From the first moment Barbra tasted a bagel from The Original Brooklyn Water Bagel Co., she knew she wanted to share a little bit of her hometown with the cast and crew that had worked so hard on her new movie. Since the movie wrapped so early in the morning, a true Brooklyn bagel was an appropriate way to celebrate. The Original Brooklyn Water Bagel Co. opened its Beverly Hills restaurant the night before the party to bake the bagels. The company then dispatched the fresh bagels, deluxe cream cheese spreads, and every other imaginable breakfast food to arrive just in time for the festivities. “It’s an honor to have someone of Barbra Streisand’s stature, and a fellow Brooklynite recognize that our bagels, coffee and food are true to her roots,” said Steve Fassberg, president and chief executive officer of The Original Brooklyn Water Bagel Co. Brooklyn Water Enterprises Inc. evolved from the first Original Brooklyn Water Bagel Co. restaurant, founded in 2009 in Delray Beach, Fla. It grew from a one-location proof-of-concept restaurant into a multi-faceted conglomerate of intellectual property and global opportunity. All to say, there’s more to enjoy than “bagel in a bag and go.” Brooklyn Water Co. not only delivers to your event, but often sets-up platter presentation as well for an impressive display that doesn’t require the costumer to lift a finger. Whether you’re treating the office to Over-Stuffed Bagelwiches along side signature Scooper Melts, or opting for all the bagels and spread you can eat– no matter the event, everyone can appreciate deli and bakery staples revamped up thanks to Brooklynized water.

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Thanks to Brooklyn Water Co.’s ability to recreate the flavor of real Brooklyn tap water, these authentic-tasting, New York bagels can be made anywhere in the world, for any and all occasions.

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Anniversary REFLECTIONS FOR MY WIFE BY RABBI ALBERT SLOMOVITZ SPECIAL FOR AJT

his month marks Gail and my 40th wedding anniversary. Thinking about this blessed occasion, I began to count the many changes of location we made along the way. It is an amazingly high number. Since our marriage in December of 1973, we have moved 14 times! Several of these were due to my military service – nevertheless, it takes an extraordinary spouse to supervise, plan for and successfully ensure these multiple changes. Let me share a brief period in our lives as an example of the strength,

signed to my first military assignment at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton. We had a solid plan for our move. We had purchased all sorts of new baby furniture, clothes and infant supplies for our new baby due in September. We had a small apartment chosen in Oceanside, California near the base. All we had to do was wait for the moving van full of our belongings to arrive and then we would settle down. In the midst of this were the High Holidays, my first as a military chaplain. This was no concern, as all my books and papers (also on the van) would help me prepare.

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myself came back to the Motel 6, where we had been staying, waiting for our items. Finally, after two more weeks, our items arrived and we moved into our new apartment. We were settled, but not for long. We had evolved into a nice routine in our small apartment, with a new baby and new job, learning the in and outs of working with Marines. After three months, I received a message to call the Chaplain Detailer in Washington, D.C. The Detailer is the person who assigns chaplains around the world. In my case, he had worked with me getting our three year first assignment to Camp Pendleton. It was very unusual that he wanted to speak with me.

i n cluded our residence. Once on the island, part of our checkin was to go to the Base Housing Office where we were informed that for Officers of my rank there was a nine month waiting list for on-base housing. In the interim, we were directed to find a house on the local economy. Within a few weeks, we had a home in an isolated Japanese neighborhood. There we were with Japanese neighbors who didn’t speak English, one car that was a stick-shift, with the driver’s seat on the right side of the vehicle. Even with all this newness and temporariness, my dear wife took charge.

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ingenuity and resourcefulness of my beautiful bride. In June of 1979, I was ordained from rabbinical school. At that time Gail was five months pregnant. The next day I was sworn into the Navy as a chaplain. This required an eight week training course in Newport, Rhode Island. So we moved there, setting up our household in a delightful apartment.

Near the end of the summer, before she was too pregnant to fly, Gail pre14 ceded me to California where I was as-

something strange; there was a trucking strike that had the potential to stifle any shipments moving throughout the country. Certainly, not our things, we thought. We were wrong! The strike kept all our household goods, baby-items and – yes, High Holiday materials – somewhere in the middle of Iowa. Despite this, life went on. In between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, our daughter was born. After a few days in the hospital, my wife, our three day old daughter, and

The gist of the call was straightforward: The rabbi who had agreed to come into the Navy the following summer and be assigned to Camp Butler in Okinawa, Japan had changed his mind, would I be willing to go in his place? After all, the Marines in California had access to other rabbis, not so the case on Okinawa. After discussing the issue with Gail, we decided to take these orders and began planning for a move to Japan. In August of 1980, we boarded the plane with our infant daughter for the 22 hour flight to Okinawa. There were many challenges that we had on the small island of Okinawa. One of those

Within a few weeks, we had a functioning household. Pictures and Mezuzahs went up, schedules established, babysitting arranged and our lives began to take on a semblance of normalcy. Due to Gail’s strength, resourcefulness, natural ability to communicate with anyone in any circumstance, I was able to do my job as a military Rabbi. Her gift of establishing a household of love, structure and purpose allowed me to give of myself as a Chaplain. Without her ongoing support on some many levels, whatever I achieved in the military would have been impossible. As our married life continued, I decided that I needed to do something to tangibly show her my love, respect and

and read the bottom story about taxes, I believe, but no one read the smaller print on the very bottom of the page! That anniversary included a weekend away as well. Five years ago, we were fortunate to be invited to the Bush White House for the annual Chanukah celebration. I like surprising my wife and thought that I would be able to keep this as a surprise until the day we had to travel to D.C.

affection for her. One of the ways that I did this was by making our anniversaries extra special. Throughout our military career and beyond, those times have been quite memorable for us. On our 10th anniversary, I had a surprise reenactment of our wedding. The rabbi who officiated at our wedding Max Lipshitz, of blessed memory, was there, as was a gaggle of family and friends, many of whom had been with us in 1973.

Over the years, I have “upped the ante” and tried to make a few anniversaries more special than others. For our 30th, I had placed an ad on the bottom of the front page of the New York Times. It read: “Gail, you are a loving, wise, beautiful wife and mother. Happy 30th, Love, Albie.” A funny story for that occasion was that I had asked her family and mine to get copies of the Times and look at the bottom of the page for a special message. A number of folks got the paper

Those plans were altered when in my office at home she heard a message left on my phone from the White House asking that I return their call as soon as possible. I received a frantic call from her wanting to know what was going on! We had a great time at that celebration. When it was our turn to have our pictures taken with the President and Mrs. Bush – which took about a moment – I whispered to them that this visit was part of our 35th anniversary celebration. The president quickly figured that we were married in 1973 and offered his congratulations.

Through the pages of the Atlanta Jewish Times I am able to share my appreciation for her. It is so appropriate to be doing so in the Simcha edition. She has been an absolute blessing to our four children, a daughter and sonin-law and seven grandchildren. Her sense of family, empathy, ability to relate and overall life-wisdom are unsurpassed. On our Ketubah I added the following verse from the book of Kohelet (Ecclesiastes) Chapter 9:9 “Enjoy happiness with a woman you love all the fleeting days of life that have been granted you under the sun— all your fleeting days. For that alone is what you get out of life and out of the means you acquire under the sun.” Dear Gail, our days have been both fleeting and filled with mutual respect, wonderful communications, a loving extended family and adventures. We are truly blessed. Happy 40th. By the way, I do have something planned for us, but you’ll have to wait a bit for it! Love, Albie.

So now we come to this year.

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azel Tov to Anastasia Grace Allain and Ryan Ansley Posner on their recent wedding. The couple was married June 8, 2013 in Harrisonburg, Va.

Anastasia Grace Allain is the daughter of Violet and Michael Allain of Harrisonburg, Va. Ryan Ansley Posner is the son of Bonnie and the late Harvey Posner of Atlanta, Ga. The bride and groom went on a honeymoon to Hawaii.

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azel Tov to Aminah Archer and John Perkins Jr. on their recent marriage, held Oct. 13 at The Lake House at Avondale Estates. Aminah is the daughter of Louis and Susan Archer of White Plains, N.Y. John is the son of John Perkins Sr. and Sandra Cary of Hampton, Va. For their honeymoon, the couple planned a cruise to the Caribbean.

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azel Tov to Joshua Benjamin Asarnow, who celebrated his Bar Mitzvah on July 23 at Congregation Or Hadash. He is the son of Jennifer and David Asarnow, brother of Maddie Asarnow; grandson of Don Asarnow and Bryn Shain of Florham, N.J., Cheryl and Burt Cohen of Scotch Plains, N.J., and Linda and Richard Cooper of Rochester, N.Y. For his Mitzvah project, Benjamin volunteered his time at Good News Animal Foundation, a no-kill and cage-free cat shelter located in Marietta, Ga.

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he Anna and Abe Blass family has been getting together for the past 60 years to celebrate Chanukah together. The original group back in 1953 had about 20 participants. This past Thanksgiving had 63 of the total 68 family members come together from eight states to Dunwoody to celebrate the joint Thanksgiving/ Chanukah holidays. Harriet & Larry Kaminsky of Sandy Springs were the hosts

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aurice “Moishe” Draluck and Sharon “Cookie” Levy Draluck celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on Nov. 8, 2013. They were married in 1953 at Shearith Israel Synagogue in Atlanta, where they are still members. Their children Allan and Lori Struletz, Jerry and Enid Draluck, and Mark and Betsy Popkin; and their grandchildren Adam and Scott Struletz, Jeffrey Draluck, Ilana and Shira Davis wish them health, happiness, and many more joyous simchas.

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Samuel is the son of Stacy and Emanuel Fialkow. He is the grandson of Debby and Alan Fialkow of Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla., Shirley Glickman of Miami, Fla. and Bill Glickman of Greenville, S.C. He is the great-grandson of Lena Sisselman of Atlanta and Gertrude Baumwald of Miami, Fla. Samuel’s sister, Sydney Rae, and brother Ethan also participated in the service by reading from the Torah. His younger brother Isaac Geronimo also participated. Samuel attends the Epstein School. His mitzvah project was to provide awareness and raise funds for the Atlanta Community Food Bank.

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amuel Atticus Fialkow celebrated becoming a Bar Mitzvah on Feb. 16, 2013 at Ahavath Achim Synagogue. Rabbis Neil Sandler and Laurence Rosenthal officiated.

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Award / Mazel Tov

ichael Benjamin Glatzer and Dania Liebergesell of Virginia were married on May 10, 2013 in Annapolis, Md. Following the private immediate-family ceremony was a dinner at Carrol’s Creek Restaurant, which overlooks the Annapolis City Marina.

ebecca K. Glatzer of Atlanta was named by Atlanta Business Chronicle, in their Oct. 17, 2013 issue “Who’s Who In Law 2013,” as one of the “100 Most Influential Individuals, Who are Leading The Way in Metro Atlanta’s Legal Industry.”

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The groom is the son of Larry and Judy Glatzer of Bethlehem, Ga. and the grandson of the late Morris and Hannah Bernhardt and the late Marvin and Ruth Glatzer, all of whom lived in Atlanta. The bride is the daughter of Dr. Matthias and Astrid Liebergesell of Pennsylvania and the granddaughter of Mahmoud and Ellen Mohtadi and the late Karl and Erika Liebergesell, all of Germany. Michael is employed as a Certified Public Accountant and Dania is a Case Manager. Michael and Dania traveled to Italy for their honeymoon.

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Rebecca, is the Immediate Past President of The Stonewall Bar Association (SBA) of Georgia and served on their Board for three years before becoming President from 2012-13. During her tenure, SBA was chosen as the recipient of the State Bar of Georgia’s Award of Merit for local and voluntary Bar activities. Ms. Glatzer practiced law for six years before joining the Lucas Group as an Executive Search Consultant in its Legal Division. At Lucas Group, she places partners, associates and corporate counsel in the nation’s top companies and law firms.

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azel Tov to Zachary Reisman on becoming a Bar Mitzvah on Nov. 9, 2013. He was called to the Torah at Congregation Beth Shalom. Zachary is the son of Dr. Gerald and Lisa Reisman, of Sandy Springs and grandson to Shirley and Donald Reisman of Atlanta and Ms. Pearl Gordon of Hephzibah, Ga. Zachary is an seventh grader at the Epstein School.

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Shane Kalish J essica and Alex Kalish welcome Shane Levitt born on Nov. 20, 2013. He weighed 10 lbs. and 5 oz., and was 22 inches long.

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he Bat Mitzvah of Cara Paige Miller was celebrated on March 23, 2013 at Congregation Gesher Lâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Torah, in Alpharetta, Ga. Cara is the daughter of Elana and Todd Miller. Cara has two brothers, Grant, 10, and Justin, 7, and a sister, Alexis, 4. She is the granddaughter of Alan and Yvonne Hill, and Bobby and Gloria Miller all of Atlanta. Cara is a seventh grader at The Davis Academy. For her mitzvah project, she volunteered at the Cohen home.

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The bride is the daughter of Susan and Kenneth Miller of Tucker, Ga. The bridegroom is the son of Adrienne Miller of Atlanta, and Paul Miller of Penetanguishene, Ontario.

Gillian Miller, sister of Daniel, of Atlanta was the maid of honor.

TJ Strish of Cumming, Ga. was the best man. The bride is an alumna of Mercer University and University of Georgia. She works as a Senior Accountant in Roswell, Ga. The groom is an alumnus of Columbus State University and is working as a Senior Software Engineer in Norcross, Ga. The couple now lives in Roswell, Ga. after touring the Greek Isles and Turkey on their honeymoon cruise.

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iana Kathryn Miller and Daniel Eli Miller were married on Sat., May 4, 2013 at Callanwolde Fine Arts Center in Atlanta. Steven Shields of Duluth, Ga., officiated.

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ancy and Jerry Schwartz will be celebrating their 50th anniversary on Dec. 29, 2013 with family and friends at a Sunday brunch at the Alpharetta Marriott Hotel. They were married in 1963 at Beth Jacob Synagogue in Atlanta. Their children, Mindy and Gary Cohen, Cathy and Marc Backal, and Michael Schwartz, as well as grandchildren Jared and Seth Cohen, Jacob, Rachel and Hannah Backal, and Sophia and Zachary Schwartz were together with them to share this joyous occasion.

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verjoyed parents Kevin and Randi Tucker of Roswell, announce the early birth (surprise!) of their son, Cooper Allen Tucker.

Born on Oct. 30, 2013, and weighing in at 5 lbs. 7 oz. and 18 inches long, super Cooper is little brother to amazing big sister Shelby and fur-brother Chandler.

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Grandparents Ron Dolinsky of Buckhead, Kaaren Dolinsky of Roswell, and Gary and Diane Tucker of Alpharetta, are over the moon about the new addition that completes the Tucker party of five. Mini Cooper is the great-grandson of Irving and Sylvia Rosen, of Fremont, Calif., and Robbie Tucker of Kingston, Tenn., and is named in memory of his great-grandfather, Winfred Allen Tucker.

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loan Tauber Wyatt was called to the Torah on Sat., Jan. 19, 2013 at Temple Sinai. Sloan is the daughter of Justin and Stephanie Wyatt. She has a younger brother, Andrew Wyatt. She is the granddaughter of Morton and Arlene Tauber of Sandy Springs, Ga. and Fran Wyatt of Winter Park, Fla. Sloan is a student at The Epstein School.

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rly and Sophie Yagoda, daughters of Cheryl and Phil Yagoda, were called to the Torah for their B’not Mitzvah on Aug. 24, 2013 at B’nai Torah in Atlanta.

Sharing in the simcha was their brother, Ian, grandparents Rita and Arthur Bodner of Atlanta and many other family and friends. Arly and Sophie are both in the eighth grade at The Epstein School where they participate on the basketball and tennis team and are active in the drama department. Arly is Vice President of her eighth grade class.

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Sophie and Arly chose to support Ian’s Friends Foundation (IFF) for their b’not mitzvah project. They designed, made and sold bracelets. IFF raises much needed funds for pediatric brain tumor research and is a major supporter of research labs across the country.

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Bar Mitzvah: Noah William Abramson The Bar Mitzvah of Noah William Abarhamson of Johns Creek, Ga. Was held Jan. 19, 2013 at Congregation Gesher L’Torah. Noah is the son of Gary and Amy Abrahamson.

Birth: Russell Selber Kropp Bar Mitzvah: Robby Tohar The Bar Mitzvah ceremony of Reuven “Robby” Tohar was held Dec. 21, 2012 at Congregation Beth Shalom. Robby is the son of Wendy Kalman and Daniel Tohar.

Birth: Lily Reese Kraitzick Bar Mitzvah: Adam Sturisky

David and Jessica Kraitzick of Atlanta announce the birth of their daughter, Lily Reese, on Dec. 7, 2012.

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The Bar Mitzvah ceremony of Adam Wolf Sturisky of Sandy Springs was held Feb. 9, 2013 at Congregation Or Hadash. Adam is the son of Selwyn and Lauren Sturisky.

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Rachel Selber and Jon Kropp of Sandy Springs announce the birth of their son, Russell Selber, on March 21, 2012. A brit milah performed March 28 by Rabbi Hayyim Kassorla in Sandy Springs. Russell Selber was given the Hebrew name Reuven Zelig in honor of his grandmother “Tita” Rebeca Selber and in memory of his great uncle Gerry Norman. May 10, 2013

Birth: Brooke Alyssa Kosmal Jill and Lance Kosmal of Sandy Springs announce the birth of their daughter, Brooke Alyssa, on Feb. 10, 2013.

Birth: Ezriel Itai Starr

Rabbi Adam Starr and his wife Talya Gorsetman announce the birth of their son, Ezriel Itai, on April 22. The baby weighed 8 pounds, 7 ounces and was 20-and-a-half inches long. The brit milah was held April 29 at Young Israel of Toco Hills.

B’nei Mitzvah: Ilana and Nicholas Bonell Michael and Michal Bonell are proud to announce the b’nai mitzvah celebration of their daughter and son, Ilana and Nicholas Bonell, held in Alpharetta on April 20, 2013.

Bar Mitzvah: Benjamin Avi Moses The Bar Mitzvah of Benjamin, “Benny” Avi Moses was celebrated on March 23, 2013 at Congregation Beth Shalom. Benjamin is the son of Lucy and Opher Moses.

Birth: Zachary Dermer Schulman

Bar Mitzvah: Nathan Lowe Holden

Jeremy and Monica Schulman of Dunwoody announce the birth of their son, Zachary Dermer, on June 13, 2013.

Mazel Tov to Nathan Holden on becoming a Bar Mitzvah on July 27, 2013!

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Bat Mitzvah: Jillian Rachel Gerson Jillian Rachel Gerson will be holding her upcoming Bat Mitzvah celebration on Oct. 12, at Congregation Beth Shalom. Jillian is the daughter of Evelyn Gerson and Joe Gerson, of blessed memory.

Engagement: Josh Vexler and Shana LaVine

B’nei Mitzvah: Camp Barney Hat Trick Jeffery Parmet, the son of Linda and Marc Parmet, became a Bar Mitzvah on Aug. 17 at Camp Barney Medintz.

Engagement: Blass and Solomon The Atlanta Jewish Times congratulates Lauren Jessica Blass, daughter of Robin and David Blass, and Joshua Harry Solomon, son of Susan and Richard Solomon of Sandy Springs on their May engagement. The couple plans to marry in January of 2014 at The Ritz-Carlton Buckhead

The Altanta Jewish Times congratulates Shana La Vine, Daughter of Glenn and Arlene LaVine of Marietta, and Josh Vexler, son of Frank and Gail Vexler of Atlanta on their engagement. La Vine and Vexler were engaged Aug. 18, 2013. The wedding is set for Aug. 31, 2014 and is planned to take place at The Historic Academy of Medicine at Georgia Tech.

Announcing Jonathan Frank Spector, Hebrew name Yonatan Chaim, born March 4th, 2013 to parents Michael and Chantal Spector of Dunwoody. DECEMBER 20 ▪ 2013

October 6, 2013 marked the 40th anniversary of the Yom Kippur War, a pivotal event in the history of Israel, in which the country recovered from a stunning blow to keep a nation’s vision alive. On that same day, Congregation Or Hadash (COH) honored Rabbis Dr. Analia Bortz and Mario Karpuj, who led a group 10 years ago in establishing a new spiritual vision for a segment within Atlanta’s burgeoning Jewish community.

Bat Mitzvah: Gabrielle Lewis

Gabrielle Lewis will become a Bat Mitzvah Oct. 19. Gabrielle is the daughter of Greg and Erica Lewis of Atlanta.

Birth: Jonathan Frank Spector

Tenth Anniversary: Congregation Or Hadash

Bar Mitzvah Video: Daniel Blumen Daniel Blumen celebrated his Bar Mitzvah on May 11, 2013 at The Temple.

Anniversary: Draluck

Josh and Lauren Levetan of East Cobb are delighted to announce the birth of their daughter, Bailey Rebecca, on Oct. 3 at Northside Hospital in Atlanta.

Engagement: Ziglin and Fairburn

Alan and Rochelle Ziglin of Dunwoody announce the engagement of their son, Eric, to Jenny Fairburn, daughter of Patricia and Leroy Fairburn of Folsom, La. A Cruise Ship wedding, under the Chuppah, is planned for January 2014.

Wedding Garber and Landis Adam Benjamin Garber, son of Marianne and Stephen Garber of Atlanta, and Sara Jane Landis, daughter of Dave and Dana Landis of Pittsburgh, Pa., were married on Oct. 13, 2013.

Bat Mitzvah: Marilyn-Rene Coughlin Mazel Tov to Bat Mitzvah MarilynRene Coughlin. The ceremony for Marilyn-Rene (Malka-Rivka) was held Aug. 2, 2013 at Chabad Enrichment Center.

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Birth: Bailey Levetan

Maurice “Moishe” Draluck and Sharon “Cookie” Levy Draluck celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on Nov. 8, 2013. They were married in 1953 at Shearith Israel Synagogue in Atlanta,where they are still members.

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Hadassah’s Ketura Group Installs New Board

HONORS OUTGOING MEMBERS AND KEEPERS OF THE GATE SPECIAL FOR THE AJT

n the evening of Dec. 5 members and guests of the Greater Atlanta Hadassah’s Ketura Group convened at the Mirage Restaurant to celebrate the installation of 2014 officers.

Sheila Dalmat, a former Ketura president and group advisor, performed the installation of the new board headed by Annie Kohut, president, in a candle-lighting ceremony. Other highlights of the evening included a framed certificate and gifts from the board presented by Annie Kohut to Sybil Ginsburg, outgoing co-president, and recognition of Ketura’s newest Keepers of the Gate, a special Hadassah giving designation. Sue and Alan Rothstein were honored as Keepers Angels for issuing a matching gift challenge for new and increased level Keepers of the Gate in memory of Alan’s mother, Leona Rothstein. The event was coordinated by Dorothy Scherr.

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The Ketura Hadassah board (left top) as installed in candle-lighting ceremony. Ketura Board and Committee Members L-R: Marjorie Friedman, Annie Kohut, Cindy Tracy, Sybil Ginsburg, Joan Solomon, Helene Jacoby, Fran Redisch, Dorothy Scherr, Katie Kloder, Reina Nuernberger, Carol Schneider, Rita Goldstein, Edie Friedman. Board Members Not Shown: Elaine Clein, Judy Cone, Ellen Frank, Arlene Glass, Reba Herzfeld, Ellen Keith, Nancy St. Lifer, Helen Sharfstein. MIDDLE: Sybil Ginsburg (L) outgoing co-president, receives a framed certificate from the Ketura board for her outstanding service. Annie Kohut (R) presents the certificate. Ketura’s newest Keepers of the Gate and Alan and Sue Rothstein, Keeper’s Angels, were honored for their contributions to Hadassah. L-R Sybil Ginsburg, Sheila Dalmat, Arlene Glass, Gerry Taratoot, Sue Rothstein, Alan Rothstein

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Q&A with Jamie Sherman ATLANTA BALLET NUTCRACKER CAST MEMBER

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tlanta Jewish Times: What role will you be performing in this season’s Nutcracker?

Jamie Sherman: I am one of the Nesting Dolls. It’s a gymnastics role, not a ballet role. AJT: What’s your favorite part about being involved in a production as big as Atlanta Ballet’s Nutcracker? JS: My favorite part is right before we go onstage, when all seven of us little Nesting Dolls pile inside the Mother Nesting Doll. It takes three people just to roll us out on stage and the audience doesn’t see the people doing the pushing. I get to see how much work goes into every little thing. The Atlanta Ballet is very organized. AJT: What drives you to practice each day and improve your technique? JS: I like going to gymnastics practice because I can be with my teammates and we motivate each other to do better each day. We all know each other very well. AJT: How many years have you performed in this production? JS: This is my third year in the show,

but I didn’t audition last year and I really missed being a part of the cast. I’m glad to be back in the show for 2013. AJT: What are your career/dance goals? JS: Right now, I’m just focused on having a good season. I have six meets between now and March.

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AJT: Outside of your participation with Atlanta Ballet’s Nutcracker, what other activities do you participate in? JS: My Nutcracker commitment is only from October to December. I practice gymnastics year-round at Roswell Gymnastics. I also go to camp at Kingsley Pines in Maine. And of course there is school!

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AJT: Did you do anything special for Thanksgivukkah this year - Do you have any holiday traditions? JS: We usually have a crowd at our house for Thanksgiving, but for the past two years we’ve gone to the Caribbean, which has been awesome. Next year we’re going to stay in Atlanta again, which is always fun too. Jamie is a member of both Temple Emanu-El and the Marcus Jewish Community Center.

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Epstein Participates in International ‘Hour of Code’ PREPARING STUDENTS FOR THE LANGUAGE OF THE FUTURE

SPECIAL FOR THE AJT

n an effort to further enrich the educational and technology skills and experience for Epstein students, all students in grades first through eighth at The Epstein School participated in Computer Science Education Week’s An Hour of Code.

This is an international program with sessions facilitated by Media Specialist Gordon Carswell and Technology Specialists Helene Marcus and Leora Wollner. Using an online software program called Tynker, the sessions provided students an opportunity to explore the world of computer programming in a fun, interactive environment and, perhaps, inspire students to become future programmers. The Computer Science Education Week (Dec. 9-15), was created and intended to make history by recruiting 10 million to join in and complete an Hour of Code. The reasons are simple: Computer Science is a top paying degree and jobs in the field are growing at twice the rate of the national average. In fact, it is predicted that by 2020 there will be 1 million more jobs than students. Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg stated, “In 15 years we’ll be teaching programming just like reading and writing, and wondering why we didn’t do it sooner.”

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A: Sean Lewis and Abby Meyerowitz, students at The Epstein School, collaborate using a software program called Tynker, during an international hour of coding program that was created and intended to make history by recruiting 10 million to join in and complete an hour of code. B: Epstein School seventh grade student Carly Wohlberg receives some personal instruction from Media Specialist Gordon Carswell during Computer Science Education Week’s International Program, entitled An Hour of Code. C: Epstein Middle School students, Leo Sachs and Sam Greenblatt work to solve the coding puzzles using the Tynker software program, during Computer Science Education Week’s International Program entitled, An Hour of Code.

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GHA Science Fair

STUDENTS EXPLORE, ADVANCE TO COUNTY FAIR SPECIAL FOR THE AJT

Science fair winners: Back row, left to right: Suzanne Sears, Sammy Frankel, Zoe Sokol, Rem Hellmann, Ben Engleman, Avi Spector, Sarah Topper. Front row, left to right: Danielle Brog, Aidyn Levin, Adina Bader, Noam Laufer, Josh Anderson, Zeke Siegman.

said Jonah. Joshua Alhadeff, also in fourth grade, was examining a project called “Underwater Robots” by Leead Silverstone, a sixth grader. “This is interesting,” he said. “I’ve always wondered about robots and how they’re made…I’ve always wanted one.” The winners were as follows: • Sixth grade: First place, Adina Bader; second place, Josh Anderson; third place, Noam Laufer. • Seventh grade: First place, Danielle Brog; second place, Avi Spector; third place, Zoe Sokol. • Eighth grade: First place, Ben Engelman; second place, Zeke Siegman; third place, Rem Hellmann. Overall winners will continue on to compete in the Fulton County Science Fair. They are: First place overall, Sammy Frankel, eighth grade; and second place overall, Aidyn Levin, sixth grade. After the announcement of the awards, Interim Director of the Lower School Sylvia Miller spoke to the students. “Everything we learned about at the Science Fair—the miracle of crystals, the wonders of flight—is all Torah,” she told them. “You learned the miracle of Torah through science projects.”

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fter Greenfield Hebrew Academy science teachers Sarah Topper and Suzanne Sears had assigned, organized, recruited and arranged, and the science fair was finally underway. The students stood before their carefully crafted display boards and waited for the judges. “I’m pretty nervous, actually,” confessed seventh grader Danielle Brog, waiting in front of her project, which explored the engineering of pinwheels. Students from sixth through eighth grade had labored for months on their projects, first doing a practice preliminary project and then formulating their own questions and hypotheses. “My favorite part of science fair,” said Zach Mainzer, a sixth grader with a project on baseball, “is that we get to discover how things work. No one gave us guidelines; we did it all ourselves.” Avi Spector, who had just finished explaining his suspension bridge project to two judges, was happy to be finished with the hardest part. “I definitely feel better than last year,” he said. After the interviews, the judges sat down at long tables to debate the merits of each project by category. Judges may not be related to any contestants, but are recruited from the parent body of the lower school, friends of friends, and word of mouth. Judge Walter Reeves, aka “The Georgia Gardener,” is a well-known radio host and author, said that he first become involved in the fair through a young friend who raises chickens, GHA alumnus Isabella Cantor. “I’m learning from these students how I should have done it when I was a kid,” Mr. Reeves said. “When I was 11 years old, I did my entire demonstration so the judges couldn’t see it!” Students from younger grades also came to explore the science fair, where they learned a lot and got a chance to check out project ideas for the day their turn at the science fair comes around. Fourth grader Elliot Sokol immediately zeroed in on big sister Zoe’s project about the temperatures required to melt different kinds of chocolate. “Hey, look, everybody! My sister did this!” he called. Jonah Gordon studied the display board. “I would have thought the milk chocolate would melt faster,”

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Davis Second Graders Receive Kabbalat HaSiddur Parents presented their second grade children with their own personalized siddurs – the prayer books will be used as these students continue their Jewish journeys at The Davis Academy and beyond. Front row: Justin Miller, Jordan Frank, Lizzie McGrath, Nolan Tuck, Sydney Gold, Ava Satisky

Davis Fourth and Fifth Grade Noetic Math Winners

Diller Teen Tikkun Olam Awards Expands

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS FOR ALTRUISTIC TEENS ACROSS THE NATION By Nicole Borsuk SPECIAL FOR THE AJT

ay Area philanthropist Helen Diller is set to expand the annual $36,000 Diller Teen Tikkun Olam Awards from 10 recipients to 15 recipients – five from California and 10 from communities across the country.

Now in its eighth year, the Diller Teen Tikkun Olam Awards is a program that recognizes up to 15 young Jewish leaders with $36,000 each for spearheading volunteer service projects that are making a difference locally, nationally or globally. Recipients can use the grant as they wish, whether that is to support their current philanthropic work, explore new volunteer opportunities or further their education. What began as a simple idea for Bay Area philanthropist Helen Diller to support California Jewish teens who exemplify the spirit of tikkun olam – a central Jewish precept meaning to repair the world – has become a mission to mobilize the next generation of young Jewish leaders across the country. Since 2007, the awards have recognized 40 Jewish teens with nearly $1.5 million and expanded nationally just last year.

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“It is so gratifying to be able to expand this national awards program in 2014 by recognizing an additional five exceptional teen leaders throughout the country,” said Helen Diller, president of the sponsoring foundation. “Teens have a special ability to inspire, and their enthusiasm and creativity in identifying ways to repair the world is a compelling example for all of us.”

Davis Academy students are mad about math! Congratulations to the following fourth and fifth grade students whose high scores earned them medals during the first round of the Noetic Math competition:

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Back row: (fifth grade) Jacob Frank, Will Hopkins, Tyler McMahon, Zach Nadel

The Foundation will grant three $360 donations on behalf of randomly selected nominators for the not-for-profits of their choice. All Jewish teen volunteers in the U.S. aged 13-19 years old at the time of nomination are eligible.

Front row: (fourth grade) Ezra Mahle, Sam Durbin, Margo Kaye Teachers: (on left) Jordan Gersten, fifth gra Kimsey Silverboard, fourth grade

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Teens may be nominated by any community member—teachers, rabbis, civic leaders—anyone who knows the value of their project (except a family member) or may self-nominate.

Complete the simple online nomination form at www.dillerteenawards.org by Jan. 19, 2014. For more information, email dillerteenawards@sfjcf.org or call (415) 5126432.

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ArtWORKS: Giving Twice

THE PERFECT SIMCHA GIFTS AND A CHANCE FOR THose with developmental disabilities SPECIAL FOR THE AJT

ou look at your calendar for next month and realize you have a baby shower one weekend, followed the next week with a housewarming and then a birthday party. With so many simchas, how can one find a way to consistently add a personal touch to each gift you give? Now in its second year, JF&CS’ ArtWORKS offers a creative solu-

tion to this question. The ArtWORKS team is made up of “artists” who are clients of the JF&CS Developmental Disabilities – Tools for Independence program. The program promotes its clients’ prevocational skills through the marketing of their artistic creations, while also providing a therapeutic outlet.

The artists exercise their creativity as they paint vibrant, colorful works of art. Themes can range from a depiction of the four seasons, to butterflies, or even an innovative abstract design. Ranging in various sizes, it is certain that the artists will create for you a piece which will adorn a new home for many years.

Instead of giving an expensive diaper cake to a soon-to-be mommy, why not give her a custom made gift basket? Available in various sizes, the custom gift baskets are made to fit nearly any budget.

But don’t forget about that upcoming birthday party. Sure, it is easy to go out and buy a gift card, but that isn’t exactly personal. Allow ArtWORKS artists to paint a beautiful custom designed pet-portrait of the birthday girl or boy’s favorite furry family member.

The concept is simple; a customer comes to ArtWORKS with a theme, such as dinosaurs or teddy bears, and provides their preferred color scheme. The artists then go to work creating a basket that reflects what the customer has selected, and always includes a custom made acrylic art on canvas which is 8X10 or larger. Also in the basket are memorable goodies that will reinforce the theme.

Simchas are happy occasions which are meant to be memorable. Make sure your loved ones receive the most unforgettable gifts, ones that are specialized for just them. ArtWORKS can allow you to do just that. Editor’s note: ArtWORKS is a program of Jewish Family & Career Services’ Developmental Disabilities Services – Tools for Independence division. For more information and to order our custom art, visit www. artworksatl.com, or email artworks@ jfcs-atlanta.org.

Provide ArtWORKS with a picture of the pet and the artists will create an original masterpiece that incorporates your selected colors, as well as a playful background theme like mice, bones or hearts.

“The baskets are showy and they are a lot of fun to put together, so most of the clients enjoy working on them,” says Anna Maki, Program Coordinator for TFI WORKS. “They assist in picking out the items for the basket, which is a great learning activity as we work within a budget and determine ‘best buys’.” Custom gift baskets are the newest addition to an already impressive list of items created during this first year. Throughout the past 12 months, the artists have been busy creating other customized pieces, some of which are created from everyday recycled goods. That housewarming you have is coming up so quick. The new homeowners are going to receive many gifts for their simcha, so make sure yours stands out. ArtWORKS artists can create a beautiful, one of a kind, custom acrylic painting, which is the perfect present.

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BY ANNA WISHNEFF, OF JF&CS

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MJCCA Family Fun Day

Is Growing Up Really So Bad?

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COMMUNITY MEMBERS INVITED TO DAY OF ACTIVITIES AND ENTERTAINMENT

he Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta (MJCCA) is pleased to welcome the entire community to its annual Family Fun Day on Dec. 25 from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. The event will be held at the MJCCA and is free of charge and open to everyone.

The MJCCA building will be open from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m., including the MJCCA’s fitness center, indoor pool, and open play/pick-up basketball in the Marcus gym. The community-wide Family Fun Day begins at 11 a.m. Additionally, the MJCCA’s Goodfriend’s Grill will be open for breakfast and lunch from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Family Fun Day Highlights Include:

• 11 a.m.: Family sing-a-long with Rabbi G; • 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.: Inflatables and ride-on toys in the Blank Gym, table tennis, basketball, activities in the Sophie Hirsh Srochi Discovery Center, open swim in the indoor pool, and free play on the Weinstein School playground; • 11:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.: Family-friendly movie in the Morris & Rae Frank Theatre; • And much more! Gail Luxenberg, CEO of the MJCCA says, “Each year it is such a pleasure to welcome all of the families that come back to the MJCCA each year to bounce, swim, dance, and eat together. We invite the community to come, and to bring their friends and neighbors to enjoy the fun as well.” Help people stay warm this winter as well. Perform a “Mitzvah” (or good deed) by bringing gently used coats to the MJCCA which will be donated to The Atlanta Union Mission. Please drop coats off in the bin next to the Front Desk. All sizes welcome.

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Editor’s note: for information, contact Lora Sommer at (678) 812-4078, lora. sommer@atlantajcc.org; or Rabbi Brian Glusman at (678) 812-4161, brian. glusman@atlantajcc.org.

THE MJCCA PRESENTS “PETER PAN AND WENDY”

JCCA Arts & Culture is pleased to present a co-production with Synchronicity Theatre, a Family Musicals: “Peter Pan and Wendy by Alyn Cardarelli (recommended for ages 3 and up), running Jan. 9-19 at the MJCCA’s Morris & Rae Frank Theatre.

Based on the classic Peter Pan story, in this musical Peter Pan’s not the only one who won’t grow up. Wendy’s having trouble coming to terms with moving out of her childhood room and putting on adult clothes. She just wants to play! Wendy’s life gets sprinkled with a little pixie dust when the daring Peter Pan comes along to whisk her away to the magical island of Neverland where children never grow up. With the help of Tinkerbell, the Lost Boys, Tiger Lily, mermaids, and a rather dedicated crocodile, Peter and Wendy battle the dreaded but extremely funny pirate, Captain Hook! This swashbuckling adventure includes opportunities for audience participation; our heroes must decide if growing up is really all that bad. “Peter Pan and Wendy” Cast: Suzanne Stroup (as Wendy), Edward McCreary (as Peter Pan), Monte J. Howell (as Captain Hook/Mr. Darling), Shelli Delgado (as Tiger Lily/Mrs. Darling), Daniel Hilton (as Smee), Evan McLean (as Lost Boy Toodles), and Dane Troy (as Lost Boy Slightly). Peter Pan and Wendy Showtimes: (Best for ages 3+) Jan. 9 at 10:30 am; Jan. 12 at 10:30 am, 1:00 pm, and 4:00 pm; Jan. 16 at 10:30 am; and Jan. 19 at 10:30 am, 1:00 pm, and 4:00 pm Member Adult: $15 / Member Child:

Congregation Or Hadash Turns 10 Students of Congregation Or Hadash’s religious school, Machon Hadash, explaining to Rabbi Dr. Analia Bortz and Rabbi Mario Karpuj about the 10 mitzvahs they performed in honor of the shul’s 10th anniversary.

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Have You Been Cheated? HOW I CAME TO DISCOVER what FAITH HAD TO OFFER BY AL SHAMS AJT CONTRIBUTOR

G-d protects and provides for us in so many ways – to numerous to count.

ike many Jewish people in Atlanta, I have been a synagogue member for many years, but did not attend services on a regular basis until the last 10 years.

My mom passed away 10 years ago, and I wanted to honor her life by saying Kaddish as often as possible. During these last 10 years, I believe my insight into and understanding of Judaism has grown dramatically. I now believe, that by not attending services regularly, in the prior 10 years, I have been cheating myself. Maybe you have also been cheating yourself. Like many, I felt that I did not have the time. There were more important matters. But I have come to learn that a break from our daily routine enhances the soul, enriches the spirit and improves our relationships. In a sense, you create more life by redirecting your thoughts and energy to a spiritual level. I have come to learn that by living your life in accordance with Jewish values and principles, you are more likely to grow into a stronger, happier, more empowered, more successful person in many aspects of life – including family, friends, community, and commerce. You will become an individual with a more meaningful life, better able to deal with the tough times we all encounter (think of Joseph sitting in prison all those years, yet he continued to have faith in G-d even when his faith in people had been shattered). As a result of attending services regularly, I have come to believe that the Torah, the Great Books and Judaism provide guidance in these three major ways: 1. Who and What You Are We are each a miracle created by G-d in his image, imbued with a soul, a spirit, and a connection to our Heavenly Father. On another level, we are destined to work and toil in a physical, unforgiving material world that man has largely created.

The two prior points were easy; you only had to deal with G-d. He is loving, understanding and forgiving; man in too many cases is not. The greatest challenge we all face is dealing with others in an imperfect self-centered material world. Humans have lived in organized societies for eons and it has been largely beneficial. But all good things have some disadvantages; in this case, some people can be unpleasant, difficult and dangerous. Judaism offers guidance for dealing with such people in an man-made world. Some examples include:

• Don’t tell falsehoods about others, they might seek revenge

• Be slow to assume ill of others, often times we rush to judgment without all the facts.

You put a seed in the ground and a tree grows. You arise each day, but do not appreciate the thousands of things that can malfunction in your body. You are injured and you heal. The earth revolves around the sun in a predictable manner. If it were to vary by a few degrees all life on earth would cease.

Aside from these macro insights, other benefits I have gained by attending services regularly.

• Let another driver into the flow of traffic and wave a thank you for the guy who allows you into traffic

I know the service much better and my Hebrew has really improved, I feel a part of a larger community and a part of B’nai Torah, I have met some wonderful people and shared important moments in their lives.

• Replace road rage with Road Love

• A kind word of praise and a “thank you”

• Do not hold resentment against others,

• Don’t forget that others gave you a break, so pass it on to some one else – maybe a young person. • Don’t be bound by rules – be ruled by hope, compassion and friendship.

In addition to trying to get “the big things right,” I believe we can each add, on a daily basis, a sweet touch to the lives of others, a few of my favorite ways are:

• Be slow to anger if someone commits an offence against you

• When you are in a position of authority, bend the rules a bit for someone else who is trying to advance through life

We are empowered with attitudes, principals and skills that allow us to travel through life with more joy, more success, more friendships and less hate.

I have seen some beautiful children grow and become wonderful adults, including my own two daughters. I saw some wonderful people pass from this world to the next with grace, humility, understanding and love.

• Don’t steal from others; chances are good they get upset and steal from you or worse.

• Allow the driver, handling a big rig a little time and room to make the turn.

When I was a young pup starting my professional career I worked with a much older CPA; he often said, “Everyday is a holiday and every meal a banquet.” What a wonderful way to see life. I hope these thoughts are of some value, especially to our young readers, I welcome any comments. Al Shams is a Sandy Springs resident member of B’nai Torah a former CPA and an investment professional with more than 36 years experience.

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Chai Fashion with Nicole From High Fashion to High Holidays...Answering your fashion dilemmas one question at a time!D By Nicole Borsuk AJT CONTRIBUTOR Dear Nicole, I recently got a pair of “bootie” shoes that I hear are so popular. I chose to go with the ankle style, as opposed to the knee-length boots, because I am so short and thought these would look best on me. The problem is that I have no idea how to wear them! When I pair them with certain pants, my ankle shows and it looks kind of funny. I don’t like the way they look with skirts/dresses. Do I wear socks with them? Are they too casual for work? Help! Thanks,

trends this season, so don’t fret - the options of how you can wear these booties are endless and I am here to help! Here are 5 great bootie tips: 1. You can wear Booties with skinny jeans or leggings. Your pants should be just long enough to tuck into the boots and should not bunch up at the bottom. 2. Another option is to cuff your jeans and wear the booties below the cuff. With this look, a little bit of your ankle will be exposed but this really is in style right now and regardless of what you think, it does not look funny. 3. Booties can also look really cute with dresses and skirts. This can be accomplished with or without tights.

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want to stay away from the capris, which tend to look better on taller women. 5. Last option - you can pull socks up past the leggings (note that with most of the looks mentioned, you will want to wear a low-cut sock). Just like knee-high boots, booties can be dressed up or down. Depending how conservative your office is, you should be able to wear booties to work, too. While you shouldn’t wear them with a suit, they would look both work-appropriate and stylish with a skirt and blouse, or even a dress! If you still feel funny about ankle showing, you might want to see if you can find a bootie that is just a little taller in order to avoid that problem. Remember - booties come in a variety of styles. There are flat, wedge and heeled wedges. Some wedges have laces, some are suede and some are made out of leather. I hope you will try some of these looks! Nicole

Dear Nicole, I am a male in my mid-40s and just started a new job that requires me to wear a suit each day. I literally own one suit and it is navy blue with two buttons. I know that I need to purchase more suits for my work wardrobe. What colors and styles do you suggest that I purchase that would be in-style and appropriate for the office, but still classic enough so that they do not become outdated quickly? Thanks, Desperately Seeking Suitor

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Dear Desperately Seeking Suitor,

Mazel Tov on the new job! A navy blue suit is a great start. I would recommend adding both black and gray to your collection. (Tan and olive would be a great addition for summer). Also, you are in luck – one, two and three button suits are all in fashion right now.

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and isn’t proportioned well for a shorter man. The 2-button suit, by contrast, will make you look taller and slimmer. Regardless of your height, the 2-button suit should work for you. It is also very classic! A 1-button suit will allow you to show off your dapper tie and shirt combo, which is a fashionable thing to do. The 1-button is a little more stylish, however, so if you are working in a conservative environment, you may want to opt for the 2 (or 3) button suit. Regardless of which type of suit you get, alteration is critical. A good tailor can do wonders and make your suit really fit you. Try not to look at this as much as an expense, but an investment. Also note that some stores will alter a suit for free if you purchase it there. Make sure that pants and jackets are not too big, paying particular attention to the shoulders of the jacket. Be sure that the “break,” which is the small wrinkle caused when the top of your shoe stops your trouser cuff from falling to its full length, is not either too long or too short. There are a lot of great places in Atlanta to get suit, depending on your budget. Department stores, such as Nordstrom and Bloomingdales, always have a large selection and will be able to have their tailor alter for you on site. Banana Republic also has nice quality suits that start out at a lower price point. H. Stockton is another store that has a variety of high quality suits. I hope this gives you some ideas of types of suits you can begin to fill your wardrobe with. Good luck! Nicole Have a fashion question of any kind? “Chai Fashion With Nicole” will be published in the Atlanta Jewish Times. Send Nicole your question at nicole@nicoleborsuk.com, or for more info about Nicole, visit www.nicoleborsuk.com.

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Joe Tarica, 84, a native of Atlanta, died Tues., Dec. 10, 2013. He was born on May 14, 1929 to Morris Tarica and Estraya Tourial Tarica, both of blessed memory. He was predeceased by his wife of blessed memory Roslyn Tarica. They were married in 1955 and were devoted to each other until her death in 2001. Joe served as a corporal in the United States Infantry in Korea. He worked at Rich’s for more than 20 years, eventually becoming Divisional Manager of the Men’s, Women’s and Children’s shoe department. He then worked at Boscov’s Department Stores where he created their high fashion shoe department. Joe was also musically gifted; he could pick up any instrument, from a kazoo to a guitar to a trumpet, and play whatever song anyone requested. His favorite instrument was the piano, and his children fondly remember him playing jazz on the family piano. Joe was lifelong member of the Or VeShalom synagogue where he served as a board member. Since April of 2013, Joe lived at the Jewish Home where he was cared for lovingly by the fourth floor nursing staff. He is survived by his brother, Ralph Tarica and sister-in-law, Suzanne Tarica; his children: Mark and Marianne Tarica, Stella and Larry Gordon, Marguerite and Chris Walsh; by his cherished grandchildren: Josh and Max Tarica, Harry and Joe Brenner and Sarah Skoke; and many loving nieces and nephews. An online guestbook is available at www.edressler.com. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Congregation Or VeShalom, 1681 N. Druid Hills Rd. NE, Atlanta, GA 30319, www.orveshalom.org, or to the William Breman Jewish Home, 3150 Howell Mill Rd. NW, Atlanta, GA 30327, www.wbjh.org. Graveside service was held 11 a.m. on Thurs., Dec. 12, 2013 at Greenwood Cemetery, with Rabbi Hayyim Kassorla officiating. Arrangements by Dressler’s Jewish Funeral Care, (770) 451-499.

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Dr. Morton Zeman of Johns Creek, Ga., passed away on Dec. 9, 2013 after a long, hard fought battle with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). He was 91. A devoted husband, loving father and generous man, Dr. Zeman touched the lives of all who met him and will be missed by all who knew him. He was born in Chicago, Ill. on Nov. 7, 1922 to Joseph Zeman and Jennie Zeman. Following his tour of duty with the United States Army during WWII where he received a Purple Heart, Dr. Zeman began his lifelong pursuit of knowledge, earning his Ph.D. in economics in 1955. In 1958, he began his 30-plus year career with IBM as a long-range planner and business analyst, eventually joining the ranks of IBM’s World Headquarters in Armonk, N.Y. During his tenure at IBM, he also taught several evening college classes, including a course in statistics at Pace University in White Plains, N.Y. Dr. Zeman married Elise Muriel Sherman on April 28, 1957 and they shared almost four and a half glorious decades together until his wife’s passing in April 2002, just two days shy of what would have been their 45th wedding anniversary. He was a tremendously dedicated husband and a wonderful father to the couple’s only daughter, Mara. As a father, he was both a teacher and a parent, never missing an opportunity to fill his daughter’s life with new and enriching experiences. After retiring from IBM in 1988 and relocating with his wife to Atlanta, Dr. Zeman continued to pursue his lifelong quest for knowledge and enlightenment. He decided to share his passion for the dissemination of ideas and the expansion of the intellect by joining the civic organization, Perimeter Adult Learning Services (PALS). He served as the President of PALS Program Planning Committee for several years and spent a total of 19 years in service with the organization, both as an executive and as a lecturer. Always giving of himself, Dr. Zeman spent over a decade caring for the needs of his ailing wife, until her passing in 2002. Dr. Zeman spent his final years enriching the lives of fellow residents and staff of The Cohen Home assisted living facility in Johns Creek. Reprising his role as lecturer, he researched topics for and led a weekly current events discussion group until November 2013. His efforts earned him a glowing write-up in the community newspaper, The Atlanta Jewish Times, in January 2012. Dr. Zeman is preceded in death by his wife, Elise Sherman Zeman and his sister, Zena Benda (formerly Zeman). He is survived by his daughter, Mara L. Zeman of Reston, Va.; daughter-in-law, April M. Kellar of Reston, Va.; brother-in-law, Ray Sherman of Ann Arbor, MI; brother-in-law, David Benda of Atlanta; nephew, Gerald A. Benda of Atlanta; niece, Gail L. Benda of Dana Point, Calif.; and grand nephews, Eric J. Benda and Darren H. Benda of Atlanta. A memorial service was held, December 12 at 1 p.m. at Southcare Funeral and Cremation Society , 2260 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta, Ga. Family will begin receiving visitors at 12 p.m., at the same location.In lieu of flowers, the family requests that charitable donations be made in memory of Dr. Zeman, to the American Lung Association (www.lung. org) or to The Cohen Home (www.cohenhome.org). Arrangements by SouthCare Cremation & Funeral Society in Alpharetta, Ga. (678) 7355500.

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George Barron Hollywood, FL

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CAMP LASTS FOREVER. Jewish camp combines top-quality programming with cultural values of community, giving back, diversity, friendship, and heritage. So, while kids may see Jewish camp as just pure fun, parents can feel confident that every activity instills important life-long values and friendships. Give your child the gift of camp this summer. Two, four and eight-week camper spaces available!

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Join us for an Open House of all Jewish camps in the Atlanta area! The Marcus JCC Sunday, January 12 1-3 PM

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