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Bâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;nai Mitzvah Events that will Leave You Stunned and Tips to Impress Your Guests Leah May Kogon Bat Mitzvah, February 16, 2019

CRIMINAL CHARGES AHEAD PM NETANYAHU FACES INDICTMENT ON THREE CASES OF ALLEGED CORRUPTION.

REBUKE OF NATIONAL BODY YOUNG ISRAEL OF TOCO HILLS JOINS PUBLIC STATEMENT OF DISAGREEMENT TO NATION COUNCIL.

AJFF COMES TO A CLOSE CLOSING NIGHT COVERAGE AND 2019 AUDIENCE AWARD WINNERS AND JURY PRIZES ANNOUNCED.

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Let’s Get This Party Started! Coming of age in Jewish Atlanta is a time for reflection, independence and yes, celebration. Weddings, births and other milestones are equally as momentous. To help you plan your big event, we show you how some area b’nai mitzvah were celebrated, from a musical solo by a young Jewish star to electrifying robots, special effects and unusual lighting. Martha Jo Katz, former director of social events for several area hotels, shares tips on what questions to ask to find the perfect venue for any occasion. To give you an example of a possible venue for your simcha, we highlight the newly renovated Crowne Plaza Atlanta Perimeter at Ravinia. We also introduce you to an emerging cake decorator who bakes up distinct confections for the community. As the Bar & Bat Mitzvah Expo celebrates its eighth year, we catch up with Shelly Danz about the history of her Atlanta Party Connection events bringing together all the vendor options in one place to make any b’nai mitzvah or wed-

ding a success. Speaking of personalization, our home and arts guru Marcia Caller Jaffe explores the wild side of Marc Adler with a tour of his fantastical bachelor pads. We preview a few new books released this week that range from young adult angst to Holocaust escape adventure. Plus, we preview an Atlanta Jewish Music Festival event, Alan Light discussing his new book about the success story of Leonard Cohen’s iconic “Hallelujah.” In our new Jews on Set spotlight, we talk with Emmanuelle Chriqui of the new Fox series, “The Passage,” and how her role relates to her Judaism. Also demonstrating his star power is Rabbi Shalom Lewis, soon assuming emeritus status as the founding rabbi of Congregation Etz Chaim. From one colorful rabbi whose words have gone viral to another, we continue our coverage of the controversy involving Young Israel of Toco Hills, led by Rabbi Adam Starr, and its parent, National Council of Young Israel. The con-

THIS WEEK flict stems from opinions about the Israel election and the involvement of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, facing indictment over alleged corruption we also detail this week. There’s so much energy in the Jewish community, you’ll have trouble deciding which page to read first. Take your time and savor the excitement. There’s more around the corner in next week’s camp issue. ■

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LOCAL NEWS

Participants listen eagerly as Jeff Willard, co-chair of Tzedek Georgia, discusses legislation of importance.

Ruby-Beth Buitekant, public policy fellow at the Southern Center for Human Rights, educates participants on the importance of cash bail reform and encourages them to lobby against HB 340/SB164.

Tzedek Lobby Day Empowers Jews to Share their Voices By Eddie Samuels Tzedek Georgia, the leading Reform Jewish social justice advocacy group at the Georgia Capitol, on Feb. 28 invited community members to attend its “Lobby Day.” Those present learned about issues of importance to Tzedek, bills in both the Georgia Senate and House of Representatives. They gained lobbying skills and spoke face-to-face with legislators. Tzedek Co-Chairs Jeff Willard and Rabbi Brad Levenberg of Temple Sinai were on hand at the Coverdell Legislative Office Building on a rainy morning. Levenberg kicked off the day, offering a blessing for social justice, along with his hopes for those in attendance. “Hopefully through our efforts today we can make our state look a little more like we know it should,” he said. Following his remarks, guest speakers each took their turn discussing bills of importance. First was Ruby-Beth Buitekant, public policy fellow at the Southern Center for Human Rights, who discussed House Bill 340/Senate Bill 164, which would undo recent cash bail re-

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426 pass before March forms in the City of At7, or “crossover day,” the lanta and prevent any last day for bills to move other city from ending from one legislative cash bail. body to the other, a nec“One of these things essary step in becoming we focus on at the Southlaw. ern Center for Human After the guest Rights is the criminalizaspeakers, Willard tion of poverty,” she said. walked through the “We call it wealth-based other items on Tzedek detention. It’s detention Georgia’s 2019 Legislasolely based on the fact tive Agenda. The list inthat you cannot pay.” cluded bills addressing Following Buitekant Willard details bills of was Shelley Rose, deputy importance, lobbying techniques, gun laws, medical mariand what to expect when juana, sex trafficking, regional director for the speaking to legislators. Medicaid expansion and Anti-Defamation League, who discussed a hate crimes legislation religious freedom restoration. Three of the items on the agenda adbill, HB 426. Georgia is only one of five states that lacks hate crimes legislation, dressed gun legislation. The first, HB 2, meaning that crimes specifically targeting allows for individuals to carry guns withpeople due to their race, religion, sexual- out any licensing required. “The first is one we obviously opity or other protected factors garner no pose. They want to get rid of licensing for harsher penalties. “What we know is that if it stops just all guns, and that’s going in the wrong one hate crime, this legislation is worth direction,” Willard said. The second is a bill Tzedek supit,” Willard said. Rose added that it was important HB ports that closes the “gun show loophole,” which allows people to purchase firearms at gun shows without a background check. “People should not be able to go to a gun show to avoid the law,” Willard said. The third, which seems unlikely to pass, would repeal a prior law allowing students on college campuses to carry firearms. Also on the list was HB 481, known as the “heartbeat” bill, which aims to shorten the time during which abortions are legal. Currently, they are legal until the 20-week mark, but the proposed bill would prevent abortions as soon as a heartbeat is detected, which can be as early as six weeks. “Now what they want to do is say that at the detection of a heartbeat you

can no longer have an abortion, which is at six weeks,” Willard explained. “What this law does is essentially get rid of abortion, in any practical sense.” Following questions and clarifications from those in attendance, Willard also provided some tips and tricks for those lobbying legislators. He provided a plethora of advice for how to speak with representatives, both liberal and conservative. Willard’s five key tips are: • Don’t assume you can’t influence legislators. • Know the representative/senator. Start with your own and then move on to members of committees overseeing bills important to you. • Know your goal. You’re trying to convince them to vote the way you want them to vote. • Research. Know the topic and the bill you’re discussing and don’t be afraid to say when you don’t know but tell them that you’ll find the information and follow up with them. • Consider that person’s values. The majority of legislators in Georgia are conservative, so make sure your talking points speak to traditional, conservative values. From there, the group migrated to the Capitol itself to speak with representatives and show off some newfound skills as well as share their thoughts with policymakers. Willard said he viewed the day as a success, and that participants were able to see firsthand the difference they can make in shaping the future of Georgia. “The Torah instructs us to pursue justice and do G-d’s work in this world. What is that work?” Willard asked. “It is to speak up for the widow, orphan and stranger. In short, it is the pursuit of social justice. … That is exactly what we were doing today.” ■

LOCAL NEWS

Young Israel of Toco Hills Demands Apology By Dave Schechter Young Israel of Toco Hills is demanding an apology from the National Council of Young Israel for “recent divisive messages directed at Rabbi [Adam] Starr and our congregation yesterday on Twitter from one of the leaders of NCYI.” As of mid-afternoon Tuesday, this was the latest turn in the controversy that began Feb. 25, when the president of NCYI issued a statement that endorsed Members of Young Israel of Toco Hills and Congregation Bet Haverim met Nov. efforts by Israeli Prime Minister Benja2 in the street between their synagogues, in a shared expression of mourning min Netanyahu to bring into his electoral after the Oct. 27 massacre at the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh. Rabbis coalition a party led by followers of the Adam Starr (YITH) and Joshua Lesser (CBH) are center in the photo. late Rabbi Meir Kahane. I am most troubled by the way this man action received added attention when The apology was sought in response to comments March 4 on Twitter by chose to insult me. I want to therefore apolo- Holocaust historian and Emory UniverYechezkel Moskowitz, the president of gize to my colleague and friend Rabbi Joshua sity professor Deborah Lipstadt resigned, NCYI’s advocacy division, the Hovevei Lesser and to his congregation, our Shuls with regret, from YITH to disassociate neighbors Bet Haverim, who are the subject herself from the YI national movement. Zion Movement. Moskowitz’s tweet read: “Everyone of the insult. This man does not reflect the Lipstadt posted on Facebook Tuesof the Rabbis on this list from reconstruc- Orthodox Judaism of myself, of my congrega- day: “Yuck, this gets uglier and uglier. To tionist lover @RabbiStarrYITH to tree hug- tion or of many others. #notmyjudaism those who post such “sinat achim” (hate of The fact that the insult levied at me their fellow Jew and every[one] else with ger Barry Kornblau should be ashamed of themselves joining with liberal progressive was based on the unity gathering with Bet whom they disagree) I say “Have you lost all groups like @IfNotNowOrg in attacking @ Haverim and my congregation the Shabbat sense of decency (menchlichkeit)? Have you NCYIYoungIsrael for defending Israels de- following the Pittsburgh massacre is sad. no shame?” And bravo to @Rabbi Adam To take something so unifying and healing mocracy. #NotMyJudaism” YITH president Marc Sokol sent an and make it hateful and divisive is not what email mid-afternoon March 5 advising our world needs. Yes, I am a reconstructionist lover, and the congregation that he had communicated the demand directly to the leader- a reform lover and a conservative lover and ship of NCYI and that “The executive an orthodox lover, because I love all Jews. board and general board are in the loop Even those who make mistakes in judgment such as tweeting something like this. on this communication.” Lesser used Facebook to reply to The “reconstructionist lover” remark referred to a gathering that took place on Starr, saying: Thank you, Rabbi Adam Nov. 2, the first Shabbat after the Oct. 27 Starr, for your integrity and your friendship. I witness regularly how Pittsburgh synagogue masyou walk the world with sacre, in which 11 worshipgreat kavanah to honor your pers were shot to death at Orthodox community and the Tree of Life synagogue. foster an appreciation for clal Members of YITH and Conyisrael. gregation Bet Haverim met To be used as a slur to in the street between their hurt you and your commusynagogues for prayers, nity is painful on two funpsalms and singing, led damental levels. One to be by Starr and Rabbi Joshua Lesser of CBH, a Recon- Rabbi Adam Starr added his seen as a slur, a detriment name to a letter opposing adds to the many ways my structionist congregation. National Council of Young Jewish family has treated me Kornblau is the rabbi Israel’s political statements. and my community. It has of Young Israel of Hollis actually endangered me or subjected me to Hills-Windsor Park in Queens, N.Y. On Tuesday, Starr responded on some of the vilest and unacceptable forms Facebook to Moskowitz’s broadside: This of treatment. It then is used to delegitimize is not just an ad hominem attack on me your rabbinate and your community—and (and Rabbi Barry Kornblau for his tree hug- places a strain on an already complicated ging) but by extension it’s an attack on my (though respectful) relationship between us. This is halbanat panim, public shamShul and community. It’s also an attack on the other 20 plus well established Orthodox ing, which the Talmud likens to murder. We Shuls with rabbis of excellent reputations must not stand this for this treatment of one including the current RCA president and another. #notmyJudaism. two past presidents. The endorsement of Netanyahu’s

Starr and his colleagues” Moskowitz’s tweet was in response to a March 1 letter that Starr and Sokol had joined, in which 22 YI synagogues asked the National Council of Young Israel “to immediately cease making all political pronouncements.” On his Twitter feed, in response to criticism, Moskowitz said, “I don’t represent the young Israel. My tweets are my own, learn to read.” The Feb. 25 statement that started the controversy came from Farley Weiss, the president of NCYI. “We understand what Prime Minister Netanyahu did, and he did it to have ministers of the national religious and national union parties in his coalition.” He later attempted to deflect criticism by saying that the statement, issued in the name of the national body, “represented my personal views and that of many on our Board but may not reflect the view of all of the Young Israel Synagogues.” According to its website, NCYI serves 135 synagogues in the United States, Canada, Israel and elsewhere, with 25,000 member-families. ■

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LOCAL NEWS

Barry and Vicky Sotto Flink compare their roots to the Sephardic families highlighted in the movie.

Fred and Susan Feinberg nosh while praising the two star commentators of Chewdaism.

From left: Steve Keilin, Jason Smith, Mayor Rusty Paul and City Councilman Andy Bauman enjoy the acoustics at the venue.

Added Touch chefs keep the pastrami on rye flowing.

Film Festival Finale Brings Tasty Treats By Marcia Caller Jaffe “Chewdaism: A Taste of Jewish Montreal,” embodied the gastronomic and cultural mood from the closing night movie of the Atlanta Jewish Film Festival Feb. 26 at the City Springs Byers Theatre, which accommodated a sold-out crowd. It was all about the food post-movie when Added Touch catering laid out the spread on both lobby levels of the venue. Or as the film’s stars would toast: “Ayn, ts-

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vey, dray NOSH!” before gobbling down the hearty food of Montreal. “Chewdaism” depicts a 24-hour binging marathon as two young Canadian men, who also appeared live on the stage before and after the film, basked in bagels, smoked meats and a Sephardic feast replete with white robes and ululating women on drums. Eli Batalion and Jamie Elman, the film’s stars, got their motivation from the popularity of their own YidLife Crisis website and YouTube videos, which have racked up 3 million views.

Canadian Amy Dorsch, left, remembers her Montreal visits with fondness alongside a bagel tower with Hank and Karen Needle.

Later in the reception, native Canadian Amy Dorsch waxed sentimental about the movie as she remembered her college days visiting and partying and eating in Montreal. “It was sad that many of the establishments shown in the movie are not kosher. … Notice that the tour guide Zev Moses (executive director of the Montréal Jewish Museum) did not eat along the way. There are, of course, some nice kosher restaurants in Montreal, … steak and even Japanese. …. I did love the movie.” Barry Flink commented on the last segment of “Chewdaism,” about the plight of the Sephardic Jews settling in Montreal. “My wife Vicky (Sotto) and I have a combination of Sephardic roots from Turkey and Greece to Spain, and my mother is from Montreal. The cycle of Sephardic Jews having to earn their way into Ashkenazi society is quite authentic. It’s similar in many communities. Vicky’s parents came here speaking only Ladino.” Susan and Fred Feinberg enjoyed the upbeat mood. “This was my favorite of all the films,” Susan said. “I thought it was delightful. Eli Batalion and Jamie Elman were terrific and kept it light.” Scott Moscow said between bites, “I thought it was fun to see all the ethnicities and background of cultures that combined to create Montreal.” Maury Shapiro joked, “This makes me want to visit Montreal. I want to hang out with those guys.” Sandy Springs Mayor Rusty Paul and City Councilman Andy Bauman were beaming in the lobby of the Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center. “I think the whole festival was phenomenal, and I’m already excited for next year,” Paul said. “The AJFF was one of the reasons we built this venue. Here we are in a state-of-theart acoustical lobby with hundreds people under majestically high ceilings, yet we can easily hear each other converse.” Bauman said,” A short while ago this place was like the Roman Coliseum. We didn’t know if it was going to be indoor or outdoor (laughing). Rusty and I were standing in dirt climbing ladders in this very spot.” During the reception, tables were lined with bagels stuffed with lox spread and cream cheese, chocolate babka (highlighted in the movie as “the soul of Jewish food”), pastrami on rye, slaw, pickles and potato chips. Coke was on hand to dole out complimentary takehome bottles. ■

LOCAL NEWS

Atlanta Jewish Film Festival jurors chose winners in six categories.

The AJFF Winners Are... By Eddie Samuels This year’s Atlanta Jewish Film Festival attracted more than 38,000 moviegoers who enjoyed films at venues across Atlanta, including the newest, at the Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center. AJFF Executive Director Kenny Blank considers this year’s festival a massive success. “2019 was a gamechanger for the Atlanta Jewish Film Festival,” he said. “The addition of the Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center delivered a first-class, ultraconvenient moviegoing experience, while simultaneously opening up access to audiences at venues across metro Atlanta.” With the festival now complete, six films walked away with the prestigious AJFF jury prizes. Each jury consisted of three panelists, from community leaders and filmmakers, to undergraduate film students, each of whom brought their own unique experience to the process. Here are 2019’s jury prize winners, with brief commentary from the juries: “Promise at Dawn” for Narrative Eric Barbier, director – France “‘Promise at Dawn’ movingly chronicles the complex, almost compulsive relationship between Romain Gary and his mother, ... who drove him to greatness against all odds in a Europe torn by anti-Semitism and war. ... It features revelatory performances by Charlotte Gainsbourg and Pierre Niney.” “The Waldheim Waltz” for Documentary Ruth Beckermann, director – Austria “‘The Waldheim Waltz,’ ... uses a personal entrance into the Waldheim controversy. The juxtaposition of intimate and political narratives encourages audiences to draw modern day parallels. ... The film reveals Austria’s ambivalence in reckoning with its history.” “Fig Tree,” for Emerging Filmmaker Aäläm-Wärqe Davidian, director – Ethiopia, France, Germany and Israel “Davidian gently reveals an accomplished recreation of a world filled with the palpable anxieties of love and survival. Told through the eyes of a teenage

woman, [the film’s] skillful and beautiful immersive filmmaking viscerally portrays the truth of uncertainty while maintaining the ephemeral innocence of youth.” “The Interpreter” for Building Bridges Martin Šulík, director – Austria, Czech Republic and Slovakia “We salute ‘The Interpreter’ for its incredibly complex, sophisticated and multi-dimensional narrative. ... Striking imagery, troubling revelations and one remarkable plot twist at the end offer a fresh look at the still-difficult work of coming to terms with past atrocities.” “The Accountant of Auschwitz” for Human Rights Matthew Shoychet, director – Canada “For its brutal honesty and in-depth examination of both the survivors of concentration camps and the surviving Nazis who brutalized them, the 2019 Human Rights Jury presents its award to Matthew Shoychet’s ‘The Accountant of Auschwitz.’” “I Have a Message for You” for Shorts Matan Rochlitz, director – Israel, Italy and United Kingdom “‘I Have a Message for You,’ directed by Matan Rochlitz, is an immediately engaging and emotionally compelling story. ... The candor of this irascible and vibrant 92-year- old woman, combined with superb filmmaking, makes this film the standout for the AJFF shorts program.” In addition to the jury prizes, the AJFF also awards three audience prizes, based on festival-goer’s rankings on a four-point scale. The winners were: “Shoelaces,” for narrative; “Prosecuting Evil: The Extraordinary World of Ben Ferencz” for documentary; “I Have a Message for You” for shorts. Now with the 19th year in the books, Blank is looking ahead to a big milestone. “Many of the hassles sometimes associated with attending a popular event like AJFF are now effectively a thing of the past,” he said. “With this new model for success, we look forward to welcoming new and returning audiences for our 20th anniversary year in 2020.” ■

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BUSINESS Breakthrough Status Achieved for IFF-Backed Tumor Monorail Device By Eddie Samuels

erate, so this device uses the tumor’s natural ability to move against itself,” A biomedical tool that tricks agBrahma said. gressive brain tumors into moving Yagoda, along with his wife Cherinto an external container instead of yl, founded IFF in 2006 when their son throughout the brain has been designatIan was diagnosed with an inoperable ed a “breakthrough device” by the U.S. brain tumor. He said that the monoFood and Drug Administration. rail device is exactly the kind of novel The device, known as the Tumor research that IFF looks for when fundMonorail or Pied Piper, is funded by ing projects. Ian’s Friends Foundation, an Atlanta “We’re looking for things that nonprofit focused on curing pediatric brain tumors, along with The Marcus Cheryl and Phil Yagoda are founders have the potential to be game changof Ian’s Friends Foundation. ers, even if that means that chances of Foundation and the National Institute of Health’s EUREKA program. Georgia Tech and Emory success are a little lower,” Yagoda said. “A lot of other University researchers made headlines in 2014 with their places aren’t willing to go for it if it’s risky. In my opinion, the only thing that will make a difference is what’s initial exploratory study of the Tumor Monorail. Phil Yagoda, founder and president of IFF, explained not already being done.” Brahma explained that IFF had played a key role, that the breakthrough status is reserved for research that providing the initial seed money for the research as well has the potential to dramatically alter cancer research. “What that means is that the FDA will almost act as as being a cheerleader for the innovative device. Since your partner. They’ll assign people to the monorail device then, the project has been awarded $1.3 million from the EUREKA grants, and $7 million dollars from the Marcus and try to get it through as fast as possible,” Yagoda said. Dr. Barunashish Brahma from Children’s Health- Foundation. The device is the first of its kind, demonstrating care of Atlanta and professor Ravi Bellamkonda of Duke University are the researchers behind the technique, guided movement of a brain tumor toward a designated which implants a small device in the brain, mimicking point, and can fundamentally reduce complexity of operations and increase survival rates. the characteristics of white matter. “The implantation of it [the device] is one of the In doing so, the device attracts tumors that may be in otherwise inoperable locations to a more easily ac- simpler types of neurosurgical operations. We create a small incision and it’s a very small device that goes into cessed area, where they can be more readily dealt with. “There are a lot of areas where it is too risky to op- the brain,” Brahma said. “We expect that the patient

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would be outpatient or one-day overnight stay.” Brahma added that breakthrough status and the FDA’s hands-on interaction with the research significantly speeds up the process. “We have a conversation with them every two weeks, and they have some things they want us to demonstrate — that it’s safe and meets their standards,” he said. “Because they’re a partner in this process, it really helps us to expedite.” The breakthrough designation is a huge step forward for the device, which Brahma said is aiming to move on to the first trials in human patients by the end of 2020. He added that while cancer survival rates are reasonably high, they have been stagnating in the 21st century. “I think that the thing about cancer research is that it hasn’t really changed on the whole for the last 20 years,” he said. “Our goal is to try to offer something to children and families where you can hopefully get better results long term.” Yagoda quoted another influential Atlantan in discussing IFF’s goals. “Billi Marcus of The Marcus Foundation said it best, ‘Children and cancer should never be in the same sentence.’” ■

A.J. Robinson is New Chair of College Football Hall of Fame Board After playing a key role in ensuring the Super Bowl went off without a hitch in Atlanta, A.J. Robinson is stepping into a new, football-related role, as chairman of the board of Atlanta Hall Management Inc., the nonprofit organization that oversees the Chick-fil-A College Football Hall of Fame in Atlanta. A.J. Robinson is the Robinson is the presinew chairman of the dent of Central Atlanta College Football Hall Progress, a private advocacy of Fame board. organization, as well as the Atlanta Downtown Improvement District. He is a former president of Portman Holdings, which works in domestic and international real-estate development. “Central Atlanta Progress and myself have been involved in the Hall of Fame from the very first feasibility study that was done about a decade ago and prior to the Hall’s move from South Bend, Indiana,” Robinson said. His work in social justice and nonprofit organizations also includes board seats for the Center for Civil and Human Rights, First Step Staffing, the Westside Future Fund and the TUFF (Texans United for Freedom) Foundation. Last month he spoke to the AJT about his work with Legacy 53, which focused on five nonprofit initiatives alongside the Super Bowl. Now he’s looking to his work melding nonprofits and football. “As a current board member, I have seen it [Hall of Fame] grow into a remarkable piece of the eclectic puzzle of attractions we have in our downtown community. As chairman, I hope to help build on the Hall’s successes and plant new seeds for its long-term sustainability as we celebrate our five-year operating anniversary this summer.” ■

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ISRAEL NEWS

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces indictments in three cases.

Rachel Broyde works with Netanyahu’s Likud Party.

George Birnbaum was Netanyahu’s bureau chief in the 1990s.

Netanyahu’s Future with Fraud and Bribery Charges on the Horizon By Jan Jaben-Eilon As Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces indictments in three cases of alleged corruption, Atlantans expressed varying levels of faith in the Israeli justice system. “Israel has a robust judiciary and

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a great respect for the rule of law,” said attorney Jonathan M. Minnen, a partner with the international law firm of Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP. “Israel is the only democracy in the Middle East and thus people and governments overseas should respect and defer to the Israeli legal and political institu-

tions to address the internal affairs of Israel,” added Minnen, who founded the firm’s Israel practice in 2000, and is currently co-head of that group. Israeli Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit’s decision to indict the prime minister in three separate cases, which he outlined in a 57-page document, came af-

ter more than two years of investigations by Israeli police. Prior to announcement of the pending indictments Feb. 28, Netanyahu repeatedly had stated that “there will be nothing because there is nothing.” In Israel, a defendant is notified of potential charges, then a hearing is held at which the accused can challenge a

ISRAEL NEWS pending indictment. When they go to tri- Broyde said, “It’s important that Likud al, cases are decided by judges, not juries. make it clear to voters that the allegaThose hearings are expected to take tions will be dismissed after the election, place after the April 9 Israeli elections, in so they shouldn’t throw away their votes which Netanyahu is facing his strongest on smaller parties.” Speaking from Israel, Broyde assertcompetition in a decade. The charges pending against Ne- ed that “the media and the left had been tanyahu include two cases of fraud and pounding the attorney general and pestering him” to indict breach of trust, and a Netanyahu. She called more serious charge of the investigation a bribery in a third case. “witch hunt.” The latter includes a Broyde is the label of “moral turpidaughter of two attortude,” which would bar neys, one of whom is Netanyahu from runMichael Broyde, proning for office for seven fessor of law and the years after completing academic director of any prison or commuthe Law and Religion nity service sentence if Program at Emory found guilty. University. Case 1000, as it’s Another Atlantan known, alleges that who questioned the Netanyahu accepted motivation behind expensive gifts from Israeli Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit to indict the cases was politiwealthy benefactors Netanyahu in three cases. cal consultant George in exchange for favors. Case 2000 charges that the prime Birnbaum, who worked as the prime minister conspired with the publisher of minister’s bureau chief in the 1990s, durthe Israeli newspaper Yediot Ahronot to ing Netanyahu’s first term leading the receive flattering coverage in exchange country. “While the allegations against for Netanyahu’s pressing a competing Prime Minister Netanyahu are serious newspaper, Israel Hayom, to curtail its to be sure, like in the United States, the free circulation. The latter is owned by accused in Israel is innocent until proven Sheldon Adelson, the American billion- guilty. This can be especially true among aire casino owner who has long been a politicians as I saw firsthand 10 years of Netanyahu supporter. Yediot’s publisher, a 17-year investigation against my friend Arnon Mozes, also faces indictments in and client, former Minister of Defense and Minister of Foreign Affairs Avigthat case. dor Lieberman. For 17 Case 4000 is conyears, police and the sidered the most serijustice system investious because it alleges gated Mr. Lieberman, that Netanyahu had a always amplifying the quid pro quo relationinvestigations prior to ship with the majority owner of Israel’s an election. In the end, biggest telecom firm, he was finally acquitBezeq, who is also the ted of any wrongdoing. owner of the Walla! “I saw firsthand news website. Much of in 1999, as Mr. Netanthe attorney general’s yahu’s bureau chief, indictment document how the police worked dealt with this case, in hand-in-hand with The charges pending against which the prime minjournalists to underNetanyahu include two cases of ister is alleged to have mine Mr. Netanyahu fraud and breach of trust, and a sought favorable covwith trumped up more serious charge of bribery. erage for himself and charges following his his family in exchange for intervention election defeat. In Israel, in my opinin regulatory decisions that benefited the ion, the police investigative unit has too Israeli tycoon by as much as $500 million. much power and has allowed political The timing of Mandelblit’s an- motivations to enter into (the) process. nouncement cast the indictments in po- We certainly must allow the legal prolitical, rather than solely legal terms. cess to take place. But we must do so with Atlanta native Rachel Broyde is an understanding of how the police, the working for Netanyahu’s Likud Party, in journalists and justice system are somecharge of outreach to English-speaking times too closely linked to one another,” immigrants. Explaining her mission, Birnbaum said. ■ ATLANTA JEWISH TIMES MARCH 8, 2019 | 11

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News From Our Jewish Home following a prior decrease in housing costs. Overall, all indications point to a strong, growing Israeli economy.

Bank of Israel Reports Economic, Job Growth

The Bank of Israel released its “Overview of Economic Developments and Monetary Policy in Israel.” As expected, the report showed continued economic growth in the nation. “A first look shows a continued robust economy, which grew at 3.3 percent for the year, a similar pace to what we saw in the previous year, despite substantial quarterly volatility,” the report said. The bank also noted that unemployment was on the decline and more jobs were being created continually. Inflation also rose at a rate of 1.2 percent, within expected margins, but certainly on the lower end of the 1 to 3 percent range. “On the trade side, exports have continued to expand, led by exports of services, while exports of goods have stagnated for the past few years already. Note that the latter are more heavily tilted towards Europe, which is recently showing signs of a renewed slowdown,” the statement said. Housing prices are also on the rise,

Today in Israeli History

Israeli soldiers fill a sandbag for use in the fortification of the Bar-Lev line in 1970.

March 8, 1969: Egyptian forces launch a major offensive against Israeli positions on the eastern bank of the Suez Canal, starting the War of Attrition, which lasts until August 1970. The offensive is part of Egyptian President Gamel Abdel Nasser’s strategy of straining Israel’s military capabilities and taxing its economy by forcing it to fight continually on the western end of the Sinai. Israel responds by building 35 forts along the canal in a defensive position known as the Bar-Lev Line, named for IDF Chief of Staff Chaim Bar-Lev. March 9, 1914: Arthur Ruppin, the 12 | MARCH 8, 2019 ATLANTA JEWISH TIMES

Psagot Winery’s increased exports now include those to the city of Guangzhou in Southern China.

Israeli Wine Industry Expands Exports

Samaria’s Psagot Winery is exporting more than ever, now including to the city of Guangzhou in Southern China. The city is home to more than 13 million people and is one of many constantly expanding markets within China. Founded in 2003, Psagot exports 70 percent of the 350,000 bottles it produces each year. It has 11 varieties of wine and exports to dozens of countries. Psagot saw China as a target market because of heightening demand for foreign-made wines in particular, among head of the Palestine Office of the World Zionist Organization, purchases the estate of Sir John Gray Hill atop Mount Scopus to serve as the campus of what becomes the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. Hill and his wife, Caroline, who were frequent travelers to the Holy Land, bought the land in 1890 and built a summer home there. The 11th Zionist Congress in 1913 endorsed the construction of a Jewish university, and Ruppin had the task of finding a suitable location. March 10, 1970: Israel’s Law of Return, first passed in 1950, is amended by the Knesset to change the definition of “who is a Jew.” The changes come in response to two high-profile cases involving a Jewish convert to Catholicism and an interfaith marriage. The revised law reads, “Jew means a person who was born of a Jewish mother or who has become converted to Judaism and who is not a member of another religion.” The right of return applies to children, grandchildren and spouses of those who meet that definition and who have not converted to another religion. March 11, 1978: Eleven Palestinians traveling by boat from Lebanon land on a beachhead north of Tel Aviv and carry out one of the worst terrorist attacks in

other needs for imports, according to The Jewish Press. The company received aid from the Smart Money program of the Israel’s Ministry of Economy and Industry. The program offers financial support for international marketing. The funding helped Psagot pay for marketing in the vast city. It also received aid from Chinese officials at the Ministry of Economy and Industry in Guangzhou, which provided connections with distributors, buyers, and food and wine fairs in the city.

Demand for Israeli Fuel Cells Sparks Mass Production

Israeli startup GenCell Energy is a manufacturer of fuel-cell-based generators located in Petah Tikva. It recently entered an agreement with Flex Ltd., an American electronics manufacturing service provider, to mass produce GenCell’s products. The agreement is in the interest of meeting “strong growing demand,” globally for GenCell’s products. Cells will still be produced at the Petah Tikva location while Flex prepares its production facility in Ofakim, Israel, according to The Times of Israel. Currently, GenCell manufactures about 100 units a year, but with Flex’s help, that number is expected to increase Israel’s history, the Coastal Road Massacre. They hijack a taxi and later two buses and kill 38 civilians, including 17 children, before Israeli police stop them in a shootout. The attack is meant to derail Israeli-Egyptian peace negotiations, and Prime Minister Menachem Begin does delay his departure for talks in the United States.

President Harry Truman urges Congress to provide aid to Greece and Turkey to block the spread of communism into the eastern Mediterranean on March 12, 1947.

March 12, 1947: In a speech to a joint session of Congress, President Harry Truman lays out what becomes known as the Truman Doctrine: that the United States will provide assistance to any democratic nation under threat from totalitarian forces. While the speech aims to win passage of $400 million in aid to Greece and Turkey, the policy helps provide Truman with a justification for U.S. recognition of

production to nearly 5,000 a year. The new arrangement comes after the development of techniques to lessen production costs of the fuel cells by replacing the platinum previously used with a combination of nickel and carbon as well as nanotechnology, according to Times of Israel.

IDF Vet Runs Marathon with Service Dog

Assaf Dahan, an Israel Defense Forces veteran who lost his leg during his service, completed the Tel Aviv Marathon with the help of his service dog, Chewy. The 42-kilometer run took place on Feb. 22, and while demanding enough on its own, Dahan faced no shortage of additional challenges. He spoke to The Jerusalem Post, explaining his training process. “I began with asking the local supermarket to give me a shopping cart and I began running, pushing that,” he said. After that he moved on to running with Chewy, after ensuring the dog could cool off following the workouts. “I thought it might be a good idea to give him shoes,” he told the Post, “but he was having a hard time cooling off with them, so I gave up on that idea.” ■ Compiled by AJT staff Israel’s independence 14 months later. March 13, 1881: Czar Alexander II of Russia is assassinated when a bomb is thrown into his carriage in St. Petersburg. After assuming the throne in 1855, he had instituted a series of reforms, including allowing Jews to live outside the Pale of Settlement. The response to the killing includes a series of anti-Jewish pogroms. His son and successor, Alexander III, enacts new restrictions on Jews as part of a move toward autocracy and sparks the start of the emigration of 2.3 million Russian Jews over the next half-century. March 14, 1473: A massacre breaks out in Cordoba, Spain, against the city’s conversos — Jewish converts to Catholicism who were believed to continue practicing Judaism in secret. The killing, rioting and looting of converso property starts during a procession for a new association known as the Caridad, a fraternity for Christians who were not of Jewish origin. The violence continues for several days, and many of the conversos who flee Cordoba are victimized in the countryside. ■ Items are provided by the Center for Israel Education (www. israeled.org), where you can find more details.

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OPINION Letter to the editor: The Benefit of the Anti-Vaxx Movement Before you get out your pitchforks: I vaccinate my kids. I believe that parents who choose not to vaccinate are willfully ignoring mountains of evidence, all of which points to the almost miraculous positive effect that vaccinations have had on our collective health over the last five decades. I still think the anti-vaxx movement has a right to exist, and it even benefits the rest of us in a way. Here’s why: Armchair philosophers across social media debate the vaccination question with conviction. Vaccine supporters come well-equipped with study after peer-reviewed study of the abundantly obvious benefits of vaccination. Diseases that once maimed and killed are completely foreign to us; we recognize them by name only and could barely describe their symptoms. (Did you know that tetanus could cause debilitating muscle spasms in the face? I did not.) The anti-vaxx camp is bold and unintimidated. How do you convince someone who was damaged by a vaccine as a baby to vaccinate their own children? A woman who has a lifelong hearing impairment after suffering a high fever as a direct result of a vaccination, how do you tell her that she’s wrong, that it’s actually really safe to vaccinate, that her experience is a rare exception? Personal anecdotes can be the most powerful influence on a decision, especially when the story is being shared first- or second-hand. Anti-vaxx sentiment, in my mind, is the ultimate of first-world problems. I believe people are so far removed from the hell of diseases like polio, measles, and hepatitis that they feel threatened by the miniscule risk of inoculation. Perhaps that is why many anti-vaxxers will bend the rules for the tetanus shot; rusty nails are a threat everywhere, even in first-world countries. People with polio are not. Unvaccinated children and adults are a threat to each other and to the elderly, the medically fragile, and so many others who rely on herd immunity to keep these preventable diseases at bay. Then why do I support anti-vaxxers? Because I believe in “My Body, My Choice.” If we don’t want the government to have the right to force us to do something (or not do some-

thing) with our bodies, then we have to stand behind the people who choose to say “no.” Do we want a government that can decide for us? What if this government decides to outlaw circumcision? Abortion? If we are to be in charge of our own bodies, we have to retain our freedom to choose, even if some of us will choose not to vaccinate. Here’s another reason why the anti-vaxx movement is so important: it keeps the scientists and government bodies on their toes. It forces them to be even more vigilant about the safety and effectiveness of the vaccines that are given to our children. It makes even the tiniest error unacceptable – imagine the debacle! – and ensures that there are teams of professionals that are constantly working to study and improve the ingredients in vaccines and the way vaccines are administered. It means that vaccines are becoming better and even more safe, year after year. Thank you anti-vaxxers! The anti-vaxx movement is not going away, and it shouldn’t. Chanie Pawliger, Marietta

Letter to the editor: Otzma Yehudit: Assess Facts Before Drawing Conclusions

Israel and Jewish organizations spoke out forcefully and unequivocally to condemn Baruch Goldstein when he went on a murderous rampage. No one named a school after him or celebrated by passing out candies. And Israel offered no financial rewards to this murderer. However, naming schools after murderous rampages and passing out candies is part of what Palestinians do when one of their own commits an atrocity. Palestinian murderers also receive monthly stipends. “Extremism” accurately describes a society in which this behavior is embraced and is the norm. Otzma Yehudit proposes that Israeli lives are valuable and recognizes that the PLO and Hamas will never accept this. Meir Kahane understood this long ago and refused to adopt a “turn the other cheek” philosophy. He was assassinated in New York by El Sayyid Nosair, who was later involved in the 1993 World Trade Center bombing. France is aware that it cannot passively turn the other cheek. French synagogues and schools are under constant protection of police or army. Every Jewish institution in Germany is under police protection. This was not necessary before Muslims immigrated to Europe in large numbers. Might there be a connection? Israelis are certainly in need of safety measures to prevent random stabbings, shootings, car rammings and Molotov firebomb attacks, like the one that inflicted third-degree burns over the majority of 11-year-old Ayala Shapira’s body and face in 2014. Fire and explosive-laden balloons are sent into Israel on a regular basis, so Israeli children actually have to be taught to be wary of balloons! Palestinians deliberately attack civilians in violation of every conceivable moral standard and legal norm. Otzma Yehudit wants to make it clear that Jewish blood is not expendable. When did this idea become unacceptable? Julia Lutch, Davis, Calif. SOURCES: www.thetimes.co.uk/article/police-must-guard-every-synagogue-in-germany-says-merkel-c7s0bkx23zr; www.wsj.com/articles/for-europes-jews-worship-comes-with-a-heavy-dose-of-security-1540846059

Letter to the editor:

No single party has ever attained a majority (61 seats) in the Knesset. It’s hard to form a governing coalition when the leading party has only 30 seats, as is the case for Likud in the current Knesset. Polls predict that the most successful party in the April 9 election will garner only 36 seats. Prime Minister Netanyahu asked Bayit Yehudi (Jewish Home) to join forces with Otzma Yehudit (Jewish Power), fearing that neither party by itself would reach the 3.25 percent threshold needed to win a Knesset seat. It’s hoped that the joint party will do better. Still, only two Otzma Yehudit members are likely to be seated, hardly a threat to Israeli democracy. In fact, Michael Ben Ari, an Otzma Yehudit leader, previously served in the Knesset (2009 to 2013), just as Rabbi Meir Kahane did in the 1980s. Still, non-Jews in Israel retain full civil rights. The situation is complex. Muslim leaders tell Israeli Arabs not to vote (it normalizes the “Occupation”). The third largest party in the current Knesset is an Arab party; its members spend more time praising Israel’s enemies than working to address their constituents’ concerns. Toby F. Block, Atlanta The AJT welcomes your letters. We want our readers to have an opportunity to engage with our community in constructive dialogue. If you would like your letter to be published, please write 200 words or less, include your name, phone number and email, and send it to editor@atljewishtimes.com. 14 | MARCH 8, 2019 ATLANTA JEWISH TIMES

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Photos by Steven Dewberry Photography // The Kogon family: Michael,

Leah May, Eve and Laurie spread cheer with fun favors.

Leah May Kogon chose to support Bosley Place for orphaned puppies for her mitzvah project.

B’nai Mitzvah Magnify New Era By Marcia Caller Jaffe When I grew up in the South, it was rare that girls had a bat mitzvah. In some cases, they celebrated a diminished version of the boy’s bar mitzvah. Much before then, in 1922, the founder of Reconstructionist Judaism

sponsored a bat mitzvah for his daughter with the first public U.S. ceremony. B’nai mitzvah have come a long way since then. What’s most significant in showcasing three recent ceremonies and events here is that teens – both boys and girls – are finding meaning in their parshah interpre-

tations and selecting and executing mitzvah projects to benefit others. The party, food and décor, surely, enhance the mix as well. Blaire Rubinger and Leah May Kogon have music and heart in their b’not mitzvah, but Morgan Miller adds another layer to the experience – her twin brother Jake. Their moms kvell about their special events.

Leah May Kogon’s Winter Wonderland February 16, 2019, at Ahavath Achim Synagogue

Mom Laurie Kogon recounts: Jaffe: Why Havdalah? Kogon: The Havdalah bat mitzvah is one of our favorite services where you get the afternoon Torah reading service and Amidah, but you also get the very spiritual Havdalah service to prepare for the new week to come. What made this service different was that the synagogue shut off all the lights and had all 120 of Leah May’s friends surround her during Havdalah. She stood on a chair and was only illuminated by the Havdalah candle when she sang the blessings. It was very moving and beautiful. Jaffe: Mitzvah project? Kogon: Leah May chose Bosley’s Place Inc. as her mitzvah project, which is a nursery and sanctuary for neonatal and underage homeless and orphaned puppies. All of their puppies are hand-bottle-fed, so they are very loving towards humans, and they have been socialized from a very early age. Leah May and her dance team raised money for the organization, bottle-fed the puppies and made toys for them. In addition, Leah May made blankets for each of the puppies currently in their nursery and for many months to come. Jaffe: Parsha interpretation? Kogon: Leah May’s parasha was Ki Tissa. The most meaningful part for her was that it revealed how everyone had to give a half a shekel, no more, no less, no mat16 | MARCH 8, 2019 ATLANTA JEWISH TIMES

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Bee Decorator and event planner Isabel Bryan designed a glowing “icy” snowball winter wonderland theme.

In addition to a dance floor and tables, the event space featured lounge seating for the partygoers.

ter who they were. She believes that it showed that everyone is equal and has equal access to Hashem. It also shows that it takes at least two people to be part of a community. She tied it to her mitzvah project, that she was able to help so many more puppies by volunteering together with her dance team instead of doing all the work alone. Jaffe: Décor/ theme? Kogon: Winter Wonderland: Leah May’s Snow Ball Jaffe: Describe the food. Yours was kosher — who catered and what were some menu items? Kogon: A Kosher Touch, a division of Added Touch, catered the event. They did a delicious dairy menu of items ranging from four cheese ravioli with roasted butternut chunks in a brown butter and fried sage sauce, to zucchini rollatini stuffed with ricotta cheese and spinach, to broken flakes of seared blackened salmon served over a bed of blended couscous and Israeli couscous with oven-dried balsamic tomatoes, sundried tomatoes, fresh-picked tarragon, saffron onions and lemon. For dessert we had Krispy Kreme doughnuts iced in event colors hanging from colorful ribbons from metal tree branches, chef-prepared and flambed assorted donut holes with a bananas Foster sauce and Good Humor ice cream pops. Jaffe: Planning cycle? Kogon: The event planning process took about two years, but that was mainly to secure our preferred vendors. Once we had them, the real planning was done within the year of the event. We liked: Decorator and event planner – Isabel Bryan of BEE (best.event.ever) Photographer – Steven Dewberry of SRD Photography DJ – Jason Kagan of Kagan Entertainment Jaffe: Looking back? Kogon: I would slow down time so I could savor every moment even more! ATLANTA JEWISH TIMES MARCH 8, 2019 | 17

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Blair Rubinger is a student at Sutton Middle School and her mitzvah project involved suicide prevention.

Created Image Photography // Hillarie Morris sparkles with her daughter, Blair, at the bat mitzvah party.

Blaire Rubinger Performs A Soulful Song December 1, 2018, at Temple Sinai

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Mom Hillarie Morris shares: Jaffe: Why Havdalah? Morris: It wasn’t because it was a bat mitzvah that we did that. We absolutely loved that beautiful service and had the same thing previously with her older brother. Blair had a simple candle lighting, then she sang an uplifting Israeli song “One Day” by Matisyahu while playing keyboard. We were really able to see her personality shine. Blair, a student at Sutton Middle School, has performed in “Hairspray” and various musicals. Jaffe: Mitzvah project? Morris: Blaire wanted to bring awareness to suicide prevention. She sold homemade necklaces to raise money for

Link Counseling [The Link Counseling Center]. Jaffe: Parsha interpretation? Morris: Blaire’s was Miketz. She spoke of putting the past behind and not dwelling on things one cannot change. Never feel trapped and move forward to the future. Jaffe: Décor and theme? Morris: Blair wanted a blooming flower wall with chandeliers. Florist Jim White brought in floral arches leading to the wall. Our décor was very floral with twinkling crystal and fairy lights. Blaire was involved in picking roses and hydrangeas. Jaffe: Planning and food?

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Talented performer Blair Rubinger sang and played “One Day” by Matisyahu.

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Blair’s party room by Jim White was done with fairy lights, floral arches and a flower wall.

Morris: We love planning and started in 2015! We first hired caterer Chef Cary featuring different food stations because guests like choices. Blair selected the kids’ food: spring rolls, grilled cheese tomato soup shot glasses, spanakopita, crudites shots, latkes, a pasta bar, macaroni and cheese (loaded with carbs!) and

a yummy dessert bar. We used Cohen Photographic Art for pics. Jaffe: Do over, what would you change? Morris: It goes by so fast. … Remember to take it all in. Four hours is a second. Above all, let the kids have input.

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Photography by Brad Covert Scenesations // Morgan and Jake jumping for joy!

Twins and Robots Make for a Sensation February 16, 2019, Temple Sinai and InterContinental Hotel Mom Arden Miller remembers: Jaffe: How did the twins work together? Miller: Morgan and Jake led the entire service together and each chanted their four aliyot Torah portions, Haftorah, and gave their d’var Torah speeches separately. They conducted the entire service primarily in Hebrew. Morgan and Jake spoke a lot about how they were there for each other throughout the process in their speeches. They were each other’s biggest supporters throughout their lessons. When Morgan was feeling overwhelmed with all of the work involved, Jake would give her moral support and vice versa. They would practice their Torah portions for each other, and one would provide compliments or ad-

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vice on how to improve to the other. They also practiced their speeches for each other many, many times. They alternated mitzvah lessons alone and many together to work on prayers. They pushed each other to be their very best. Morgan didn’t want to let Jake down and vice versa. They stood together on the bimah for the service and did certain prayers alone and many together. They came up with their idea for a mitzvah project because they are both very into sports (soccer and basketball) and wanted to do something active yet meaningful. Jaffe: Mitzvah project? Miller: The project was done together, with our entire family and many friends.

General décor was white florals with creative use of balloons by Event Savvy.

SIMCHAS They chose to support the Emory Winship Cancer Institute. They participated in the Emory Winship Cancer Institute 5K Run in October to raise donations and awareness for the fight against cancer. They created a personal web page on the Emory Winship Cancer Institute’s 5K fundraising page, emailed family and friends, and raised almost $5,000. This project was especially meaningful to Morgan and Jake because their great-uncle and great-grandfather succumbed to cancer. Morgan and Jake had an inspiring experience participating in the 5K race. Jaffe: Parshah meaning? Miller: Tetzaveh: Morgan’s was about the introduction of the ner tamid, the eternal light that now hangs in every single synagogue across the world. Jake’s Torah portion was the description of the sacrificing of ram’s blood and the instructions to the priests to place the blood on the priest’s ear, foot and hands. Jaffe: Décor/theme? Miller: Club chic with an undertone of soccer. We had a lot of metallic silver, aqua blue and royal blue mixed with black. Guests felt as though they were at

Jeff, Jake, Morgan and Arden Miller volunteered to raise money for cancer research.

The guests had a great time interacting with the robots by Atlanta Special FX.

a New York club, and one said they felt as though they were at an EDM (Electronic Dance Music) concert with all of the special effects and décor. The robots were AMAZING. The kids attending the party “went crazy” over the LED robots on stilts with the CO2 machines (those were a surprise for my kids!), the cool sparks fireworks we had on stage, the insane candy bar, and the DJ/stage.

Jaffe: Food? Miller: InterContinental’s food and drinks were outstanding. During the cocktail hour, we had a full sushi stand with a chef preparing rolls, grilled lamb chops, spinach phyllo, pita with baba ghanoush, and chicken tandoori satay. During the meal, the pasta bar for adults had an amazing ravioli, … poke bar and tenderloin stations, and quesadillas were popular.

The kids also had “pigs” in a blanket (non-pork) and similar adult items customized to their tastes. Bar included frozen colada drinks. Morgan and Jake LOVED the pink and blue kid’s colada drinks. We had a “dessert reveal” featuring cupcakes, cookies and rainbow-colored cake push pops. Then vanilla milkshakes with sprinkled rims and a donut on each straw served on custom acrylic trays with the event logos and LED lights, making them fun and visible on the dance floor. We also had an explosion cake for the Shabbat dinner at our home Friday night! The kids really loved that! Jaffe: Planning? Miller: One full year! The very first thing was hiring event coordinator, Laura Maddox, Magnolia Celebrates. She put me in touch with all of the right vendors from the beginning, kept me on track and left no stone unturned. She also made sure we planned ahead and allowed me to enjoy the process without any stress. It was a seamless and enjoyable planning process. Advice from all the moms: “Treasure every moment!” ■

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"Gobos" on the ceiling enhanced an already beautiful room, adding to the ambience of the décor along with the estate and round table mixture.

Even a small clubhouse ceremony can be memorable. The chuppah has lace from the groom's great-grandmother on it. Seating for the family while guests stand creates an intimate ceremony.

Tips from Martha Jo Katz: Selecting a Venue In my tenure as director of social events for the Swissôtel, Ritz Buckhead and InterContinental Buckhead Atlanta, I realized the most frustrating thing for clients was finding their venue and not knowing the questions to ask. Before I look for space for a client, I inquire about Martha Jo general facts, such as ex- Katz pected attendance, dates, if they require hotel rooms, and the area of the city they are most interested in. From there, I can determine where to send them for a site tour. I like to introduce a client to the person at a venue, so they feel more comfortable for their first visit. Here are my tips for finding your perfect space:

Hang Loose

• My No. 1 advice is to be flexible both on date and venue unless it is an assigned bar/bat mitzvah date, birthday or anniversary. Being flexible with dates

makes it so much easier to find a venue of your choice. Once you find a venue and a date, the rest of your event process will fall into place. • Remember, NO date is going to be ideal for all your guests. You have to select a date that is good for you and your family. Say you are sorry they won’t be able to attend and move on.

Know Your Numbers

• Don’t waste your time going to a venue that won’t accommodate your numbers or is entirely too large or one that does not have any of your preferred dates available. • If you want to have 200 guests at your event, then you should figure to invite about 225 to 230 people. Yes, there are rare times when a larger percentage will RSVP “yes,” but most of the time, the dropout rate is about 8 to 15 percent. And be prepared for a few last minute “I am

not able to attend” calls from guests who had RSVP’d they would be there.

Take a Tour

• Remember when doing a site tour, you may not see the room set up for an event, so visualize the room. It may be set up for a meeting or an event with décor that is not your taste. The walls, floor and ceiling height will remain the same, so look at the things you cannot change. • Don’t visit too many properties. If you pick three that will accommodate your numbers, are in the location you desire, and have dates (note: dates, plural, NOT date, singular) that you would like, then you will be able to eliminate and come to a decision easily. Most people know right away if a venue is something they love. Again, visualize. Remember the color and pattern of carpet changes when the lights are dim, and tables cover a lot of the space, and guests are standing on it.

Cater to Your Guests

• Always think of your guests when

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making a decision on a venue. It is the polite thing to do. If you have a lot of outof-town guests, my recommendation is to look at hotels for your event. An off-site venue will require you to provide transportation for your guests. Taking the elevator home after a party sure is convenient and your out-of-towners will love it. When considering a destination wedding, think about the cost for your guests to attend. • If selecting an off-site venue and you have a lot of out-of-towners, try to find one convenient to where they are staying. You must always ask off-site venues what they provide. Some will have tables, chairs, and bars, but many will require you to rent them or have them brought in from a vendor. • Get a guest room rate for booking 10 or more rooms per night, cutoff date for making reservations for a group rate, and make sure for social events there are no fees (attrition) if guest rooms are not picked up. If you need rooms for a Friday and Saturday, ask for shoulder dates at

SIMCHAS your group rate (Thursday and Sunday) in case your out-of-towners want to come in early or stay late. • Inquire if there are huge groups in the city for the dates you are considering. If the city is sold out and lots of people are in town for an event such as Super Bowl, your room rates will be higher if you even can find rooms, and it will be difficult to find a venue because of corporate buyouts.

Hotel How-Tos

Hotels provide many of the amenities and set up accommodations for your event. When doing a site tour at a hotel or any other venue, ask about: • Tables: Size, how many people they seat, their linen choices, if they have high boys for a cocktail hour and cocktail rounds for reception style set up. • Bar: What their bars look like, how many bartenders they provide for your number of guests. • Service: How they service a seated dinner and /or a buffet or stations with number of servers. Ask to see their china, and silver and glassware. How much setup time they allow for décor, and whether they have table numbers if you are doing a seated dinner. • Stage: What type and size staging

do their own food will waive room rental when there is a F&B minimum. • If possible, keep the bars together, either in the center of the space for cocktails or if a reception-type event. There are no long lines when it is set up properly. If having a seated dinner with a cocktail hour beforehand in a pre-function area, then inside the room bars can be separated.

Be Practical Photo by Chuck Robertson // A covered

stage with backdrop draping at the Greater Atlanta Hadassah 100th year Anniversary. Candelabra's make an elegant look for any occasion.

they have for a band or DJ or wedding ceremony. • Dancing: What type dance floor is provided. Most hotels provide a dance floor at no charge. • Extras: Ask if they provide a coat check for bad weather, and the cost, and whether there's a piano you can rent if you desire that during your event. Most places have photos for you to review too. Be sure to inquire about their deposit and cancellation fees. The other fees would be chef fees for stations, if required, bartender charges (many are

An estate table that was mixed with rounds to add interest and dimension to the venue.

waived with a certain amount of beverage consumed).

Off-Site Locations

• Off-site venues sometimes charge for a dance floor, back bars, tables and chairs. • Off-site venues that require a caterer to come in will have rental fees. And caterers have certain fees too.

Food and Bev

• Ask the food and beverage minimum, the taxable service charge and sales tax percentage. Most venues that

• Best tip EVER is if you are planning an outdoor ceremony or reception, insist on an alternative space for bad weather. Yes, it does happen!

Enlist Help

• Once my client selects a venue, I recommend they hire a professional event planner to assist with the rest of the planning and be with them for the event. Hire someone that fits your personality. It is well worth the money. Most importantly, when looking for a site and planning an event, remember there are alternatives to everything. It should be a happy time, and if something is not exactly what you envisioned, listen to the professional, and many times the alternative suggestion will turn out to be better! Celebrate and enjoy! ■

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The Ravinia renovated ballroom is already booking dates for future simchas.

The reimagined lobby is a sophisticated spot for guests.

Ravinia Reveals Upscale Renovation By Marcia Caller Jaffe The Crowne Plaza Atlanta Perimeter at Ravinia has been completely transformed into a new brand flagship property. The renovation has touched every aspect of the hotel, from better Wi-Fi to the modern WorkLife room design. The Plaza Workspace reimagines the lobby area and provides flexible areas where guests and locals can work and

meet. Three new restaurant concepts were developed in partnership with the Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants team, and diners can expect locally-sourced menu items. The Ravinia Ballroom is poised to host many weddings, b’nai mitzvah, reunions, or special occasions. “Expect a true upscale experience throughout every portion of the property,” said Sharon Kilmartin, area general manager.

The hotel has 495 rooms and 32,000 square feet of meeting space, including a 12,000-square-foot ballroom, the largest in the market. The location at Interstate 285 on the border of Dekalb County and Sandy Springs gives guests easy access to Perimeter Mall. We asked Kilmartin to tell us more about the newly renovated hotel as an event location. Jaffe: How would you describe the new event décor? Kilmartin: Crowne Plaza’s New Modern design philosophy was used as a guiding light in the redesign of the Crowne Plaza Atlanta Perimeter at Ravinia hotel. New Modern design is purposeful, contemporary and inspiring. Drawing inspiration from the angular lines of the Ravinia Complex buildings, the design uses warm wood tones in repetitive linear details to help balance and soften the steel and glass structure. The colors are neutral to suit all event themes and décor choices. The circular chandeliers are classic and contemporary, with adjustable lighting levels to fit every mood. Jaffe: Have you already started booking events for 2019? Kilmartin: Yes! We are ready to host events of all sizes, from small team meetings to grand social affairs.

Jaffe: How many can you seat for an event? Kilmartin: We have numerous options for event layout and can customize our space for you. We can seat up to 1,500 guests in a theater configuration. Jaffe: Anything unique about the menu choices? Kilmartin: Our restaurants and menu program are led by Executive Chef Joe Gentempo, most recently executive sous chef at 4 Saints, an upscale Mediterranean and French-inspired restaurant atop the Kimpton Rowan Palm Springs Hotel. Chef Gentempo’s menu is filled with timeless and comforting classics rooted in the tradition of regional Southern-American cooking. We can cater to all palates by tailoring our banquet menus ranging from Italian to Mexican fare. Jaffe: What would the price range be for a wedding or bar mitzvah per person? Kilmartin: There are variations depending on night of the week, number of guests, and space selected. A typical range is around $125 to $145 per person, which would include food and liquor. We require a 25 percent service fee, and our staff has participated in extensive training to ensure every aspect of your event is excellent. ■

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Tova Eidex prepared this elaborate cake in the shape of Congregation Beth Jacob.

Let Us Eat Cake By Marcia Caller Jaffe sturdy enough to shape and decorate Tova Eidex became interested in cake without “flopping.” To prepare gluten-free cakes, Eidecorating in 2015. When people saw her artistic work, she was asked to commis- dex substitutes the flour for gluten-free sion unique cake shapes and scenes. She flour so that the taste and texture do not began baking cupcakes, then graduated change considerably. She supplies desserts to Formaggio to cakes, pies and cookies. Eidex, an Atlanta native, is a certified mashgiach, so Mio (on Briarcliff) and Julie’s Kosher Cawhen baking from home, she is kosher- tering. Eidex concludes, “My long-term goal certified. All of her cake batter and frosting are pareve, but she occasionally uses is to have my own bakery and better my skills to become a masa dairy ingredient such ter cake artist like Duff as white chocolate to Goldman or Buddy Vacreate a specific design. lastro.” “I prepare cakes for Beth Jacob Atlanta bar mitzvahs, birthdays congregant Mira Berand various simchas. gen started observing The most unusual cake Shabbat at the new milwas shaped like a model lennium, Dec. 31, 1999. of Beth Jacob’s buildWhen she wanted to ing for the synagogue’s celebrate her 1,000th 75th anniversary. Also, consecutively observed I’ve done a shtreimelShabbat, she turned shaped cake for a Purim to Eidex’s skill as an party, and decorated a emerging cake artist to cake following a Bob create a cake that would Ross painting tutorial represent her spiritual just for fun.” journey. Bergen sponIn terms of tools, Mira Bergen (left) appreciates the sored a special Shabbat, she has drawers full marble stack cake that Eidex created Friday night oneg and of decorating gadgets, for her 1000th Shabbat dinner. Saturday kiddush Feb. such as fondant tools, cookie cutters, offset spatulas and pip- 15-16 with guest Rabbi Tzvi Mordechai ing bags. “I occasionally use fondant, al- Feldheim. “Tova baked a stunning chocolate though I try to avoid using it when I can because it is difficult to work with, and I cake with large colorful fondant-covered know that many people are not a fan of marbles to signify my practice of adding a marble to a decanter after each Shabthe taste.” Ever wonder how elaborately con- bos,” Bergen said. “Tova is a very special structed cakes make it intact to the des- young woman, and I had confidence she would rise to this occasion with her tination? Eidex has cake boards in all differ- unique style and flair in cake creation.” ■ ent shapes and sizes that are inserted in Cakes run from $15 to hundreds, decake boxes appropriate for their shape and size. She keeps her batter recipes pending on the size. Eidex can be reached at uniform, a recipe that makes the cakes eidex.tova01@gmail.com. 26 | MARCH 8, 2019 ATLANTA JEWISH TIMES

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Families try photo entertainment options during the Bar & Bat Mitzvah Expo and take home mementos of the day

Chief Party Officer Shelly Danz welcomes families to the Expo, along with unique entertainers.

Bar & Bat Mitzvah Expo Celebrates its 15th Expo By Eddie Samuels Now in her eighth year at the helm of Atlanta Party Connection, founder and chief party officer Shelly Danz is gearing up for the 15th Bar & Bat Mitzvah Expo Sunday at Atlanta Marriott Alpharetta. The expo began while she was working for the Atlanta Jewish Community Center, as one of many events Danz coordinated. “I was running it, but people afterwards were always calling me and asking if I knew the best DJs or best photographers,” she said. “I realized there really wasn’t a good resource out there with all the information.” At that point, Danz had already planned one bat mitzvah, for her eldest daughter, and had another coming up for her son three years later. APC was born in 2011 and now specializes in two types of events through Atlanta Mitzvah Connection and Atlanta Wedding Connection. With two mitzvah expos each year, they feature upwards of 75 vendors, photographers, DJs, caterers, decorators and more, attracting over 500 people. The goal of the expo is to take some of the stress out of the planning process, Danz explained, by providing all the resources in one place necessary for putting on a fantastic event. “The main thing I learned that I try to pass along to parents is that, while they often feel like they have to do something to make it different, it’s really about making it personal to you,” she said. “You can do it at a popular venue with popular vendors, but there are little things you can do to make it yours.” It’s important not to get overwhelmed, she said, “to take a breath and realize that this is a time to bring all the people who care about you and your teen together for a weekend.” Danz, with a perfect vantage point to 28 | MARCH 8, 2019 ATLANTA JEWISH TIMES

watch trends develop, said that the traditional bar and bat mitzvah classics are still favorites, but fun new twists can add a layer of excitement. “The dinner-dance with the DJ and montage and photo booth is still going strong. They were around when I had my bat mitzvah,” she said. “Sometimes people change it up, by not having a seated dinner, or having a cool dessert vendor, … or even a food truck at the end of the night.” Danz added that for those who weren’t seeking a traditional dance party, venues that include activities, such as bowling and golf, were very popular. Now with plenty of practice putting on the expo under her belt, Danz said that it was still vital to keep an informal feel to the day. “It’s a family event. It’s not just moms rushing around collecting business cards. It really is a party atmosphere,” she said. “It really is a way for people to try things firsthand and get a feel for it.” Parents often come year after year, both because bar and bat mitzvah dates are handed out so early and because it really brings people together, Danz said. “Besides the fact that you can get things done, it’s also a social experience, because the Jewish community is so connected, you’re seeing friends and your kids are seeing their friends.” The importance of her role helping to organize such notable milestones is not lost on Danz. “The fact that I can celebrate these lifecycles and bring people together is really special to me,” she said. ■ The Bar & Bat Mitzvah Expo takes place from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Sunday, March 10, at Atlanta Marriott Alpharetta. The event is free, but to pre-register online and skip the lines, visit: www.atlantamitzvahconnection.com.

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The welcoming door “hand-le” from Britain speaks volumes about what’s inside.

Photos by Duane Stork // Marc Adler in entrance foyer. Paintings on both sides by Barnabé, “Accordion

Player” (left), “Nun” (France 1960). Juniper table is commissioned piece by Jaehyo Lee (Korea 2016).

Chai Style Home Take a Walk on the Wild Side Somewhere between MOMA and tripping along Jaffe: What kind of feelings did you strive to evoke “Alice Through the Looking Glass,” Emory graduate in your décor? Marc Adler’s thunderstruck bachelor pad is ahead of the Adler: I like each room to make a statement and curve. Adler chairs Macquarium, a multi-state consult- have its own character; but I primarily focus on the ing firm he founded that helps clients transform and practical use of the space. In a condo, views and natural grow their online businesses. light are a necessary consideration given He also runs a distribution company they are such a significant contribution to in Texas. Adler, who is known as a thinker, the overall environment. I also enjoy living dreamer and doer, uses his office building with art, but don’t want to live in a museum on Peachtree Road for civic causes such as – a typically sterile atmosphere. Art should loaning his 75-seat stadium style theater to complement the ambiance and bring addithe Atlanta Jewish Film Festival for screentional life to a room without dominating it. ings. Blocks north on Peachtree is Adler’s double condo, double master bedroom and Jaffe: How did you go about selecting double home – second to his equally fabuyour art and furnishings? Marcia lous Houston digs. Adler: I designed everything to capWhen asked how he became an art col- Caller Jaffe ture a bit of my personality. I was actually a lector, Adler says, “As an only child, I was member of the American Institute of Archi‘dragged’ to museums and galleries where, despite my tects about 25 years ago, when I was doing renderings consternation, I picked up knowledge via osmosis. My for virtual reality environments and feature animapedigree extends to my great uncle, who had an art gal- tion sets, so I have experience with space planning. As lery in NYC and served as Picasso’s ‘world agent.’” a hobby, I travel to art fairs and furniture shows around Adler is a master of detail, beginning outside the the world like Art Basel in Hong Kong, Maison & Objet unit with the extended “hand-le” on the front door. En- Paris, and Salone del Mobile in Milan, where I find gems ter Adler’s imaginative, eccentric tour de force. that can really make a room magical.

Hallway “Peeping Tom” (Argentina 2013) by Graciela Sacco.

Jaffe: What are your favorite pieces of furniture? Adler: My B&B Italia chair designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1969 is fun and surprisingly comfortable. It has expressive shapes based on a metaphor of the female figure. I also have some other anthropomorphic seating in the kitchen, the Him & Her chairs from Fabio Novembre. They’re derivative of the classic mid-century modern Panton chair, but evolved with a contemporary twist. It always makes me smile when I see someone sitting in it from behind. Jaffe: What’s the most unusual thing you have? Adler: My friends focus on a sculpture entitled “Frauenkiste” by a Swiss video artist, Marck. It looks like a woman trapped in a crate, complete with subtle sounds of scratching and tapping on the glass. The ATLANTA JEWISH TIMES MARCH 8, 2019 | 31

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The majestic view was one of the reasons Adler selected this building. Tall white lamps are visions of sea anemones. Wall sculpture made with colored pencils on the column by Federico Uribe, “Atravez” (Colombia 2013). Far wall: Frank Stella’s diptych flanks the “moving” library by Patrick Hughes, “A Real Illusion” (Great Britain 1996). Far right: “Knife Sculpture” by Carlos Castro (close up inset).

The conversation piece cocktail table is “Frauenkiste” by Swiss video artist, Marck. Background art by Sam Gilliam, “Focal State” (USA 1986, right), Du Kun, “Sky View Tower” (China 2015, left).

woman in the video is actually the artist’s wife. I use the installation as a cocktail table. Opinions differ along gender lines, but it’s definitely a conversation piece! Jaffe: Whom do you collect? Adler: Such a tough question. My taste is very diverse, but there are some artists for which I’ve been fortunate to find multiple pieces that really connected with me. These include Deborah Butterfield, Sam Gilliam, Chun Kwang Young, Jaehyo Lee, Julian Opie, and Patrick Hughes. Jaffe: If you could wake up tomorrow and find one piece of art here, what would it be? Adler: A unique work from Haring,

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Magritte, Basquiat, Koons, and many others would be truly spectacular, but at the moment I have a particular fondness for George Condo. I’m not a fan of all of his work, but some of his figurative paintings are masterpieces. I could stare at them for hours and never tire of how they playfully capture the subject’s spirit. Jaffe: Does the décor here mirror your home in Houston? Adler: The bones of each of my residences are different, so I initially let that dictate the style. My condo here has floorto-ceiling windows but lower ceilings. The high ceilings in my Houston home afford me the ability to do things with light fixtures that I don’t have the opportunity to do here. Lighting creates mood and

Photos by Duane Stork // The horizontal painting above the master bed is by Jason Martin

“untitled” (Great Britain 2009). The master bedroom is a combination of two rooms.

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Adler custom designed a European wardrobe closet where he keeps some of his Texas boots in Atlanta.

aesthetics with beam direction, brightness and color temperature. I built a cloud light above my bed entirely of ping-pong balls and adorned a 65-foot hallway with thousands of fiber optic strands illuminating various frosted discs. Jaffe: Did you collect anything from your travels? Adler: When I get away for fun, I typically travel internationally and seek out interesting chess sets that are

“Sweet Composition “ by Julian Opie (1982 Great Britain).

germane to the culture of the country. They don’t need to be particularly valuable to feel special, they just need to be engaging and distinctive. In Houston, I designed a chess room where the sets are displayed. I have a set from Africa with ebony people versus ivory animals; one from Spain, where each piece is created from pages in a famous book; one from Russia with Matryoshka dolls of U.S. versus USSR leaders from the Cold War era; one from India, where gold piec-

es include soldiers riding elephants; one from France composed of antique fragrance flasks; and other unique sets from Egypt, Hungary, Peru, Qatar, China, Italy, Amsterdam, and the Czech Republic. One of my favorites is from Mexico – a handmade set from the surrealist artist and furniture designer Pedro Friedeberg with hands in different poses for each piece. Jaffe: The next time I visit, please let the woman escape the box! ■

Adler’s Houston’s home has a room dedicated to his vast collection of chess sets. He designed this 65-foot fiber optic light (inset) with thousands of strands, which took an installation team an entire week to install in his Houston home.

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Perfect Mix of Pop Culture and Life as Young Jewish Adult By Roni Robbins I like to think of myself as openminded and young-at-heart. For instance, I listen to my kids’ music and read their social media posts in an attempt to better relate to their world and keep up with pop culture trends. For that reason, I enjoyed being immersed in the modern-day lives of the young adult characters in Atlantan Laura Silverman’s latest fiction: “You Asked for Perfect,” released Tuesday, and “It’s a Whole Spiel: Love, Latkes, and Other Jewish Stories,” an anthology of short stories coming out later this year. Silverman is a contributor and co-editor. “You Asked for Perfect,” set in Atlanta, explores the pressures and high expectations of over-achievement many of our kids face. “It’s a Whole Spiel” is a compilation of young adult struggles for acceptance, love, identity and understanding. I have to admit I had to look up a few terms, social media slang and shorthand. But otherwise, both books were pageturners, exploring the awkwardness of being a young adult in a world that stresses perfectionism in school, relationships

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teen. There’s someand communication. thing very special In 2017, Silverabout how teenagers man won a firstfeel things so strongplace Simon Rockly. I love writing for ower Award for an such an engaged AJT column she and passionate audiwrote about antience.” Semitic threats she Silverman exreceived online after plains, too, why she tweeting criticism focused on interfaith of President Donald relations in “You Trump. Asked for Perfect.” I caught up with “Growing up, Silverman about her one of my very best latest books, having Laura Silverman, who has written friends was Muslim, read her first novel, for the AJT, releases two new and I, of course, was “Girl out of Water,” books of fiction this year. Jewish. … We bonded released in 2017. Silverman told me how her teenage years over having certain food restrictions and and Jewish upbringing in Atlanta influ- different holidays than our gentile friends. enced her fiction, and how she chose her As I got older, I found out that some people think it’s strange or even impossible for subject matter and audience. “I really enjoy writing about these Muslim and Jewish people to be friends. So, teen ‘coming-of-age’ moments – it’s such I wanted to reflect in this book how very a rapidly changing and intense time of normal our relationship was.” The main character, “Ariel, dates a life,” said Silverman, now in her 20s. “I was a voracious reader as a teenager. … Muslim boy, Amir. And their younger sisI’ll never be able to feel as completely im- ters are best friends, so the two families mersed in a book as I did when I was a are already very close,” Silverman said.

“I’m very sad to say that my friend, Raya Siddiqi, passed away suddenly while I was still working on this book. She helped me with some of the details of Amir’s character and his family, and the book is now dedicated to her.” The quest for perfection is obviously a theme of the book and a major issue for today’s teens, as cited in some of the AJT’s articles on childhood anxiety in the past year. “I went to an academically competitive high school. Although I wasn’t as high-achieving as my protagonist Ariel, I was still encouraged to take as many AP classes as possible and excel in them. And I took zero period and online P.E. to fit in extra electives. “Many teens are put under an extraordinary amount of pressure to be perfect, and it’s unhealthy and dangerous. I want to send a message to teens that their grades do not define them. And I want adults to read the book and examine the ways they add to the pressure in teens’ lives.” The book is set in an Atlanta suburb with local landmarks such as the University of Georgia, Buford Highway and the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra.

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Cover art of Silverman's recent and upcoming books, “You Asked for Perfect,” set in Atlanta, and “It’s a Whole Spiel,” a young adult anthology by Jewish writers.

She admits her experience at Walton High School and her synagogue, Congregation Etz Chaim, also guided her writing hand. “Some people say writers take their characters from people they know in real life, and while I don’t feel like I do that, I do sometimes pick up setting details from places I’m familiar with. “Ariel, the protagonist, grows up just like I did – as an observant Conservative Jew. I really enjoyed putting these details of my culture into the book. We’re printing my Nana’s (great-grandmother’s) matzo ball soup recipe in the back of the book!” Silverman’s latest fiction, “It’s a Whole Spiel,” set to be released in September, contrasts with the Holocaust books she read as a teen. “Although these types of books are very important and should be written and read, it’s important Jewish teens also see themselves outside the context of our trauma. An anthology

is a way to get many varied and diverse Jewish stories on the shelf all at once! “We wanted to represent as many facets of Judaism as possible, so our contributors range in sexuality, race, ability, and level of religious observance.” The stories tackle teen hang-ups, anxiety, episodes of bravery, independence, travel, sex, anti-social behavior and feelings of being an outcast, among other weighty subjects. “Read on and find your place among those of us who are proudly and undeniably lost as wanderers of a nation that was once a stranger,” actress Mayim Bialik, who had a connection with the publisher, states in the book’s foreword. What’s been the reaction to the anthology so far? “Since announcing the book, we have had an incredible amount of excitement,” Silverman said. “There’s definitely a thirst for Jewish books, and I hope readers will love these stories as much as I do!” ■

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"On The Run in Nazi Berlin" book cover.

Esther and Bert Lewyn’s wedding

Lewyn Reveals Unusual Story of Escape, Loss, Discovery By Marcia Caller Jaffe During the Atlanta Jewish film and book festivals, we are reminded of and exposed to traditional and reexamined views and events from the annals of the Holocaust prism. Local treasure Bev Lewyn, a member of Beth Jacob Atlanta and Young Israel of Toco Hills, has captured the gripping story of her fatherin-law’s escape from Germany with its very shocking subtext in her book “On the Run in Nazi Berlin.” It was first published in 2001 and her newly released edition exposes more research to fill in the puzzle pieces. How would one react after decades of marriage and five children to a spouse’s “new” memory that he had left behind another family? “The book is an unusual Holocaust memoir in that Dagobert 'Bert' Lewyn was never in a concentration camp, nor was he hidden in one place. He was in Berlin the entire war. His story reads like a Hollywood action film; he did crazy things to survive. It is also a remarkable story for how much Bert forgot, including that he had been legally married and had a child,” Lewyn said. Lean in to read why it took Bev seven years to extract the full story from Bert.

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bering second families left behind because of the Holocaust is prevalent? Lewyn: I don’t know of other instances where a Holocaust survivor forgot he had a legal wife and a child, nor one where the survivor forgot the presence of another person in the memories he did recall. Jaffe: Is there a psychological diagnosis here that allows a person to shelve away bad memories to be able to move forward? Lewyn: I talked with a therapist who specializes in patients with very extreme experiences. He explained that the terrible memories of those patients could be likened to a house. To get away from the “house” of memories so they can cope and move forward, some patients just throw away the “key” to the house instead of burning the whole house down. He thought that for Bert, Ilse [the first wife] was the “key.”

Jaffe: Why did your father-in law choose you to reveal his past? Lewyn: When I was pregnant with our first child, I proposed to Bert that we take my maternity leave from CNN to write his book. I knew nothing about babies or the complexities of dragging out 50-year-old memories. So instead of taking a few months, it took us seven years to write the book!

Jaffe: Did your father-in-law express guilt? What was the range of his emotions? Lewyn: Luckily for him, my fatherin-law seemed to be able to distance himself from his emotions about his war experiences. When we were writing the book, Bert could answer all of my intense questions very matter-of-factly, betraying little of the emotions that he obviously felt during those terrible experiences. He didn’t feel guilt over the memory loss; he just accepted it had happened. I think his emotional distance was a gift; it allowed him to go on to live a very happy and successful life when many other Holocaust survivors had much more difficulty.

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The local Lewyn family, with Esther and Bert Lewyn front and center.

lished? Did he make appearances at book fests or synagogues? Lewyn: After Bert self-published the first edition of the book, he spoke at universities and many other venues. The book was also published in German in 2009. Jaffe: What new information is in the revision versus the original book’s release? Lewyn: I finally found out what happened to Gunther Gerson, the young man with whom Bert had many wild adventures during the war. There is also new information about what happened to Bert’s parents, to Ilse, and new photos from our recent visits to different Berlin locations where Bert lived or worked during the war. Jaffe: Your mother-in-law is 93? How did she deal with this? Were there negative feelings towards him? Lewyn: My mother-in-law Esther is one of the calmest people you would ever meet. She appeared to be completely unflustered at the news she was a second wife, not a first, and that her kids were Bert’s 2nd to 6th children and not one to five. Jaffe: Do you have any relationship now with the “other” family? Lewyn: Sadly, they are no longer alive. When we were writing the book, my husband Marc and I met Ilse at her home outside London. Years later, Ilse met with Bert and Esther, and she and Bert spent the day together talking. Jaffe: Your husband Marc has four siblings. How did this affect them? Some survivors say they wanted to shield their children from pain. Lewyn: Bert was a kind father and grandfather. He didn’t tell his kids about his past until they were teens. They are a fairly reserved bunch, and that likely helped them not be thrown by their dad’s experiences or by the revelations that came out during the writing of the book. Jaffe: Your father-in-law was a success story in his journey? Lewyn: He was one of the most clever, charming, smart, and hard-working people that I have ever known. He founded Lewyn Machinery Company, which imported and sold woodworking machinery. ■ The second edition of “On the Run in Nazi Berlin,” released Tuesday, is available on amazon.com. ATLANTA JEWISH TIMES MARCH 8, 2019 | 37

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Exploring the Meaning of ‘Hallelujah’ By Bob Bahr It is among the most popular songs of the past half century, a poetic hymn, based in part on the biblical story of King David, that has been sung in such diverse settings as the opening of the Vancouver Winter Olympics, the animated film hit “Shrek” and by Madonna last year in the hallowed halls of The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. Leonard Cohen’s “Hallelujah” has been recorded by so many singers over so many years, that many have forgotten its origins. Now, Temple Sinai and the Atlanta Jewish Music Festival have invited music critic and author Alan Light to discuss the complex and often obscure work. Light, who is Temple Sinai’s Scholar in Residence next Shabbat, will speak on “Unlocking the Mystery of Hallelujah.” His book, “The Holy or the Broken” is a full-blown study of the song’s path to widespread success and the life of its composer, who was born into a prominent Jewish family in Montreal. I spoke with Light recently about the

of greatest sorrow. It was able to fit in all of those of scenarios because Leonard Cohen, at a certain point, just let it go and allowed it to take whatever life it was going to take and that was OK. It didn’t necessarily have to be about one thing. There are lots of [versions of “Hallelujah.”] And I think that part of it ultimately pleased him very much.

Leonard Cohen’s “Hallelujah” is one of the most widely recorded popular songs.

song’s inauspicious beginnings and how it came to be such a beloved part of the American songbook. AJT: What happened to this song when it was first recorded? Light: The story of “Hallelujah” is a story of an unprecedented journey from absolute obscurity. It’s was one of the songs recorded for an album his label rejected. It was the only time that ever

happened to him. This was a song that not only didn’t get noticed, it didn’t even register. Then over time there were hundreds and hundreds of versions and it was embraced all around the world in all of these different ways. There’s a mutability, there’s an adaptability to this song and Leonard sanctioned that. You can make it a song that’s very much about perseverance or triumph or you can make it a song that’s very much about heartbreak and loss. It can ultimately be melancholy, or it can be transcendent. And I think that enabled it to function in a very different way than a lot of those kinds of songs, those kind of big songs that connect so universally.

AJT: Do you think we’ll ever know what it means? Light: Well I think, in some ways, we all know what it means. Well, we all know what it means to us and that’s what it means. I mean many of these songs, once they’re released into the world, they take on a different life. That may be what the writer intended or not. So I think that people continue to find layers and continue to find power in it. You know when I talked to Paul Simon he said “Bridge Over Troubled Water” was that song that had so much appeal. For a while it was played at state funerals or big moments or whatever, then “Hallelujah” kind of took that spot. And you know, so far nothing has happened to change that. It’s kind of the one in pole position right now.

AJT: So even though Leonard Cohen died three years ago, he seems more formidable than ever. Light: As you work deeper through what’s there, you see AJT: But it the precision and doesn’t seem very concision of that lanmuch like those othguage, of that writer big songs. ing, of that imagery. Light: When There’s not really you think about othanother comparable er songs that are like songwriter. it, like John Lennon’s There’s obvi“Imagine” or Sam ously that strata of Cooke’s “A Change the great, triple Ais Gonna Come,” plus writers like Bob the original always Dylan or Joni Mitchcomes to mind. How ell, the people who it’s the same or how you talk about when it’s different. But you talk about the that’s not so with masters of this kind Alan Light is Temple Sinai’s Scholar “Hallelujah.” Most of writing. But there in Residence next Shabbat. people don’t know is something that is the original. Most people don’t even so distinctive about the use of language know the things that started to popular- and the control in Leonard’s work that it ize it; they just came in somewhere as just stands out in such sharp relief. ■ this snowball sort of went downhill. And that allowed people to play it Alan Light speaks on “Unlocking the at weddings and funerals. They played it Mystery of Hallelujah” at 7:30 p.m. Saturwhen their kids were born. They played day, March 16, at Temple Sinai in Sandy it when their uncle passed away. They Springs. For more information, www.templayed it at moments of greatest joy and plesinaiatlanta.org. 38 | MARCH 8, 2019 ATLANTA JEWISH TIMES

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Jews on Set

Emmanuelle Chriqui Talks Judaism and Role in ‘The Passage’ By Patrice Worthy In Fox’s new series “The Passage,” Jewish actress Emmanuelle Chriqui plays the ex-wife of a federal agent working at a secret medical facility where doctors experiment with a cure for diseases. The controversial show includes topics such as the prison industrial complex, child experimentation, race and medical integrity. Chriqui plays Dr. Lila Kyle, the exwife of Brad Wolgast, played by Mark-Paul Gosselaar, a federal agent working at Project Noah. The storyline follows the relationship between Wolgast and Amy Bellafonte, a 10-year old African-American girl, whose DNA is the key to saving the human race from a man-made virus. Wolgast turns to Dr. Kyle, his ex-wife, for help when his conscience gets the best of him, stopping at nothing to keep Bellafonte, played by Sinayya Sidney, out of harm’s way. “The Passage” is shot in Atlanta and while here at SCAD aTVfest, Chriqui took time to talk to the AJT about her role, the show, her Judaism, and what she likes most about the city. She said there’s nowhere on earth like Atlanta. “I love it here; I think it’s a cool, interesting place to be. I lived by Ponce City Market and I love Inman Park,” Chriqui said. “Culturally it’s such an interesting place.” Chriqui is known for her roles as Sloan McQuewick in “Entourage,” Lorelei Martins on “The Mentalist” and Dalia in “Don’t Mess with The Zohan.” She said she chose “The Passage” role because she gets to show the world other aspects of her work. “Lila really spoke to me because it’s a really different role in a genre piece,” Chriqui said. “The connection the audience is going to have is her and Mark and Saniyya’s storyline because they’re the family and there’s such an emotional thread.” In the series, Chriqui’s character is described as a ride or die, or someone known for their fierce loyalty. She is always ready to do anything for Wolgast, a characteristic, Chriqui says, she identifies with being Jewish. She says she intuitively thinks about family and her Jewish upbringing when playing Dr. Kyle . “Lila will stop at nothing, and she’s fully committed and devoted to doing whatever she can. She’s a doctor, she’s smart and she’s kind of fierce. As the show progresses, you really see her in that role,” Chriqui says. “Certainly in my upbringing, and what I know to be true, is that element of family was everything growing up, and I feel like Lila has that.” Deeply connected to her spirituality, Chriqui negotiates the high holidays into her contracts. “I never work Rosh Hashanah or Yom Kippur,” she says. She stays connected to her Jewish roots, even visiting Israel, which Chriqui says is surprisingly laid back. “I loved that it’s this super progressive, hippie super cool, not what you would expect country, … and the beaches.” Chriqui’s parents were from Morocco with Spanish, Portuguese and Italian ancestry. They immigrated to Canada, where they raised three children in a modern Orthodox home. Keeping her Jewish tradition has become increasingly important because she lost both her parents. For her, observing the holidays is a way to honor

nity to play more complex roles, their memory. Though she doesn’t which I think is giant. The older attend synagogue often, she lights I get the better it is, and the more Shabbat candles every Friday night interesting, complex characters I with Judaism being the core of her get to play,” Chriqui explains. “I just spiritual life. want to keep going. I want to be “I also think that the journey able to be 80 years old and be like of spirituality ebbs and flows and wow, I still haven’t done that and I feel like I strayed very far away that. I love my business; I love actbefore coming back to what was in ing and I feel so lucky to get to do my own backyard,” Chriqui says. “I what I do.” think at this point in my journey, Her role in “The Passage” is Rosh Hashanah is the new year, it’s a significant step in her acting caseasonally and symbolically all the reer because she is bringing to life things that Judaism incorporates. I a script that embodies several hot think in my quest for spirituality, I button political issues. The pedifound a lot of answers in it. I really Emmanuelle Chriqui stars in the new gree behind the project is “other just have a deep appreciation for it.” controversial Fox series, “The Passage.” level,” she says, pointing out that Now that she’s older and surrounded by “an amazing tribe,” the almond-eyed actress the executive producer is a woman. The girl power represented combined with the politsays she feels like she hasn’t even reached her peak. The role as Sloan in “Entourage” put her on the map, which ical themes makes “The Passage” relevant, says Chriqui. she says created more opportunities, giving her more According to her, “It’s art imitating life,” where film and value in the industry. Chriqui’s career has experienced a television have always been a reflection of the zeitgeist. “Television is a dinner conversation and there are “lovely longevity,” mostly played out on cable television, and now that she has the freedom to choose better roles, so many issues in “The Passage” to discuss. … you’re talkshe’s taking full advantage. ing about experimenting on children,” says Chriqui. “ I “It gives me a stab at doing other things, because it’s think there’s so much to talk about in all these issues and not an A-list name, but it’s not a no name, so it gives me I think that’s the beauty of entertainment.” ■ more opportunities. I feel like I’ve just had the opportu“The Passage” airs Mondays at 9 p.m on Fox/WAGA.

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CALENDAR Goyish Guide to Judaism.” $18 for members, $25 for nonmembers. For more information, www.bit.ly/2BFMtrd.

CANDLE-LIGHTING TIMES

FRI., MAR. 8–SAT., MAR. 16

Atlanta Jewish Music Festival – Six metro Atlanta locations. Check website for venues and showtimes. This specially curated lineup features Grammy winning artists, up-and-coming bands and historian presentations. The theme for this year’s event is “Jewish Contributions to American Music.” For more information, tickets and to view the entire lineup visit www.atlantajmf.org.

FRIDAY, MARCH 8

Shabbat, Me & Rabbi G @ the JCC –

Pekudei Friday, March 8, 2019, light candles at 6:22 p.m. Saturday, March 9, 2019, Shabbat ends at 7:17 p.m. Vayikra Friday, March 15, 2019, light candles at 7:27 p.m. Saturday, March 16, 2019, Shabbat ends at 8:23 p.m. 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Check out nearly 100 vendors, win fantastic door prizes, sample food and drinks and enjoy interactive activities for kids. Free. Preregister for extra door prize entries, www.bit.ly/2IkxyEG.

Leaders for Tomorrow (LFT) Express – American Jewish Committee

Marcus JCC, 5342 Tilly Mill Road, Atlanta, from 5 to 6 p.m. Activities and crafts followed by songs and blessings with Rabbi Brian Glusman, concluding with a visit from the popular “Weinstein School Shabbat Dinosaur.” Challah and grape juice will be served. Free and open to everyone. For more information and to RSVP, www.bit.ly/2BwiaoZ.

offices in Buckhead, from 3 to 5 p.m. Address will be sent upon confirmation of registration. Join AJC, JumpSpark and friends from your Jewish summer camp for LFT to learn skills related to Israel and Jewish advocacy, as well as relationship-building skills that will be invaluable as you move from high school to college and beyond. RSVP, www.bit.ly/2DYPYct.

Friday Night Live – Congregation

Molly Blank Concert Series: “Salute

Shearith Israel, 1180 University Drive, Atlanta, from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Shearith Israel’s monthly, spirited, song-filled Friday evening service followed by a lovely oneg and socializing. It’s a wonderful way to welcome Shabbat. Free. For more information, www.bit. ly/2Gp5SRI.

to Hollywood” – William Breman Jewish Heritage Museum, 1440 Spring St. NW, Atlanta, from 4 to 7 p.m. This concert recognizes Jewish contributions to the Academy Awards® Best Original Songs written by Jewish composer Bob Spiotto, the dazzling performer and director of programs at New York City’s Friars Club. Spiotto will be joined by a group of Atlanta musicians, including Joe Alterman. $60 per adult ticket, $30 young professional ticket ages 21 to 35, $20 for students younger than 21. For more information, www.bit. ly/2GwWGdx.

SATURDAY, MARCH 9

Camp Jenny Bingo Night – Temple Beth Tikvah, 9955 Coleman Road, Roswell, from 6 to 9 p.m. Support the youth group and help send kids to Camp Jenny. $15 per person, which includes dinner and eight bingo cards. For more information, www.bit. ly/2XbN9gQ.

SUNDAY, MARCH 10

Atlanta Bar and Bat Mitzvah EXPO – Atlanta Marriott Alpharetta, 5750 Windward Parkway, Alpharetta, from 40 | MARCH 8, 2019 ATLANTA JEWISH TIMES

Hadassah Greater Atlanta’s 5th Annual Gala Best Strokes – The Foundry at Puritan Mill, 916 Joseph E Lowery Blvd. NW, Atlanta, from 6 to 10 p.m. Best Strokes, Hadassah Bares All for A.R.T. (Awareness • Research • Treatment) raises awareness and funds for the research and treatment of breast

and ovarian cancers. $118 for general admission, $218 for admission with perks. To purchase tickets and for more information, http://www.beststrokesatlanta.org or 678-443-2961.

MONDAY, MARCH 11

Marcus JCC’s Young Adult Coed Volleyball – Piedmont Atlanta Fitness Center, 2001 Peachtree Road, Atlanta, from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday nights through April 8 for the 20s to 30s indoor volleyball league INTOWN. Sign up with your friends, co-workers, Birthright buddies, or register individually to meet other young professionals in a friendly, active atmosphere. No experience necessary. T-shirts are provided. $65 for members, $75 for the community. For more information, www.bit.ly/2XdyIsC.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 13

Fulton Bag & Cotton Mills Lofts Tour with Phoenix Flies – Fulton Cotton Mill Loft Apartments, 170 Boulevard SE, Atlanta, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. This is part of the Historic Jewish Atlanta Tours presented by the William Breman Jewish Heritage Museum. Once the largest employer in Atlanta, the Fulton Bag & Cotton Mill is now loft apartments and condos. Explore the Jewish history of the factory and how it gave rise to Cabbagetown and Georgia Tech. This program is presented in partnership with Phoenix Flies, part of the Atlanta Preservation Center. Free. Limited spots available and registration is required, www.bit.ly/2ImSzST.

Words to Action: Empowering Students to Address Anti-Semitism – Temple Beth Tikvah, 9955 Coleman Road, Sandy Springs, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. An interactive education program for eighth- through 12th-grade students designed to empower and equip them with constructive and effective responses to combat anti-Semitism and anti-Israel bias. Open to all Jewish teens. $12 for TBT members and $18 for nonmembers. For more information, email education@ bethtikvah.com or call 770-642-0434.

TUESDAY, MARCH 12

DIY Studio: Metal Stamped Jewelry – Marcus JCC, 5342 Tilly Mill Road, Atlanta, from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Learn the ABCs of jewelry metal stamping, including learning about metal gauges, practicing stamping on different metals (brass, stainless steel and aluminum), proper filing techniques, texturizing your jewelry blanks to create a hammered effect and more. By the end of the class, you will walk away with two beautiful new pieces to call your own. Supplies are provided. $30 for members, $40 for nonmembers, For more information, www.bit. ly/2DVcVgM.

Comedian Ashley Blaker in Atlanta – Congregation Beth Jacob, 1855 Lavista Road, Atlanta, from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Ashley Blaker is an internationally acclaimed British Jewish comedian and star of the BBC Show, “Ashley Blaker’s

THURSDAY, MARCH 14

Scotch & Sounds – Chabad Intown On The BeltLine, 730 Ponce De Leon Place NE, Atlanta, from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Enjoy vintage Chabad melodies paired with a fine selection of single malts. Each tune will be introduced with its origin story and played on vinyl, while accompanied with a shot of Scotland’s finest. $18 per person. For more information, www.bit.ly/2EoZY06.

SATURDAY, MARCH 16

ATL Collective Relives the Sounds of Chess Records – Venkman’s, 740 Ralph McGill Blvd. NE, Atlanta, with two shows, at 6 and 9:30 p.m. The At-

MARCH 8-20 WEDNESDAY, MARCH 13

Israel Bonds Atlanta 2019 Annual Gala Dinner Honoring Michael Morris – City Springs, 1 Galambos Way, Sandy Springs, from 6 to 9 p.m. Featuring guest speaker Ambassador Danny Danon, Israel’s permanent representative to the United Nations. With a special music performance by Peter Yarrow, Grammy winning member of the legendary “Peter, Paul & Mary.” $180 per person. For tickets and more information, www.conta.cc/2BJl5IS. lanta Jewish Music Festival welcomes back the ATL Collective for two presentations of “The Sounds of Chess Records.” The best of American blues labels, Chess Records was founded in Chicago in 1950 by two Jewish immigrants from Poland. Brothers Leonard and Phil Chess introduced America to some of the greats in blues, soul, gospel and early rock. $25 per person. For tickets and more information, www. atlantajmf.org/calendar.

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MONDAY, MARCH 18

FIDF Dessert Reception and Speaker Yaron Rosen – Congregation Etz Chaim, 1190 Indian Hills Parkway, NE, Marietta, from 7 to 9 pm. Brigadier General (Ret.) Yaron Rosen is a cybersecurity expert who serves as an advisor to the Israeli government. He most recently served as chief of the IDF cyber staff, the lead architect of all cyber activities in the IDF. Free. Advance registration required, www.bit.ly/2GFF1Ar.

PURIM CELEBRATIONS: WEDNESDAY, MARCH 20 Purim Merriment at Beth Shalom – Congregation Beth Shalom, 5303 Winters Chapel Road, Dunwoody, from 5 to 9 p.m. Join us for the festivities at our Purim carnival. There’s fun for kids of all ages. Come for dinner, the children’s megillah reading and costume parade. Games, activities and then stay for the full megillah reading. Prizes, raffles, and so much more. $12 per person, which includes food and activities. For more information, www.bit.ly/2NkV3A6.

Wild West Purim Party and Megillah Reading – Congregation B’nai Torah, 700 Mount Vernon Highway NE, Sandy Springs, from 5 to 7 p.m. Carnival games, megillah reading and shpiel parody sketch, dessert, open margarita bar and poker tournament for 21 and older and Tex-Mex style food available for purchase. For more information and to register, www.bnaitorah.org/purim.

Etz Chaim’s Got Talent Megillah Reading – Congregation Etz Chaim, 1190 Indian Hills Parkway, NE, Marietta, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. A Purim celebration for adults and kids. The Green Room opens for adults with drinks and dairy appetizers, while kids and teens enjoy a pizza dinner. The Etz Chaim’s Got Talent Jr. talent show for kids up to 10 will be followed by the megillah reading. For more information, www.bit.ly/2U1L31i.

Purim Dinner, Parade & Megillah Reading – Congregation Shearith Israel, 1180 University Drive, Atlanta, from 6:15 to 8 p.m. Join Congregation Shearith Israel for a celebration of Purim. The evening will include a free dinner at 6:15 p.m. followed by services and continued festivities, the annual Purim parade and megillah reading. For more information, www.bit.ly/2tEDqT1. ■ ATLANTA JEWISH TIMES MARCH 8, 2019 | 41

COMMUNITY Jewish Women’s Fund of Atlanta Studies Women’s and Girls’ Needs By Jan Jaben-Eilon

“talking to key informants, both proand see if anyone there is fessional and lay leaders, who have an appropriate fit to come knowledge of the issues faced by up with solutions.” Over the next few months, the women and girls in Atlanta. We’ll be From the beginning Jewish Women’s Fund of Atlanta will asking what are the issues and what is of JWFA, “we wanted to be studying local Jewish women and available to help them? Then we’ll ask, support women and girls girls to ascertain their needs and iswhere are the gaps and where would in Atlanta and Israel. In sues and more accurately focus the funding be most impactful?” the last few years we have group’s future funding priorities. ReIn the second phase, researchreceived a lot of grant researchers at Brandeis University’s Coers will interview women. The focus quests from Israel, and hen Center for Modern Jewish Studies will be on three categories: working we’re happy to do that, but and Steinhardt Social Research Instiwomen, issues surrounding the aging we want to get more qualtute have been contracted to conduct and caregivers, and teens. The latter ity requests from Atlanta the research and provide a report in will be studied via three to six focus and then we’ll go make June. groups of 12 to 15 teens, after receivthem happen,” Friedman JWFA is a grant-making organiing parental consent. Overall, Chertok said, adding that JWFA is zation founded in 2012 that will have Brandeis University research Rachel Wasserman, executive hopes to include 30 to 40 women and “really excited to partner gifted nearly $1 million by the end of scientist Fern Chertok director of JWFA, says study will girls in each of the categories to be with Brandeis.” this year, says Rachel Wasserman, exleads study in Atlanta. facilitate future grant-making. studied. The Cohen Center is ecutive director. The group decided to Chertok’s team is recruiting girls and women fund the research after coming to the conclusion that an interdisciplinary institute that conducts research on “we needed quantifiable data on a local level to be the all aspects of Jewish life in the United States and abroad, through social media and various organizations, inbest grantmakers we can be. So far, we have only used said Brandeis research scientist Fern Chertok. “We are cluding synagogues, Jewish Family & Career Services, national statistics or anecdotes, but we needed actual best known as the evaluators of Birthright Israel,” she Sojourn, JumpSpark and the Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta. “We are happy to have people reach adds. hard data about Atlanta,” Wasserman told the AJT. “The Jewish Women’s Fund invited us to respond to out to us,” she said. According to Lisa Fox Freedman, co-chair of the Chertok doesn’t expect to have much difficulty findcommunity needs assessment, “Our goal with the study a request for proposals. They wanted to know the issues is to be able to invest in Jewish women and girls in At- facing teens and women. We will be looking for action- ing girls and teens willing to participate. “People tend to want to share their concerns,” she said. lanta in the best way. We want to uncover their most able knowledge," she said. “This is a very targeted study,” Chertok said. “We’re The first phase of the study, Chertok said, entails pressing needs and, from there, look at the community not attempting to get a global sample. We want to get a sense of the emerging themes, if we’re hearing similarities that they frame. We want to get a diversity of opinion to see where the commonalities emerge.” The study will “give a voice to women and girls and what is important to them,” Chertok said. “We hope to find out where available resources fall short. What are the unmet needs?” Wasserman would not divulge the cost of the study, but Friedman was confident that “it will be a great investment for us.” JWFA is funded by private donations, as well as some corporate donors and sponsors, Wasserman said. “We have over 100 women from the local Jewish philanthropic world who act as trustees and are involved in decision-making.” When JWFA was founded, it was modeled after similar groups in other communities, added Wasserman. “We were late to come to Atlanta. Other cities had Jewish women’s funds for many years.” JWFA is part of The Jewish Women’s Funding Network, a collective of 25-member organizations engaged in social change fundraising, advocacy and grantmaking focused on women and girls. ■

Anyone interested in participating in the study can email, Atlwomen@brandeis.edu, or call, 781-736-2994. Teens must receive their parents’ approval to participate. 42 | MARCH 8, 2019 ATLANTA JEWISH TIMES

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COMMUNITY

The interfaith community came together to hear author-activist Mohammed Al Samawi at Temple Beth Tikvah. Pictured here are members of the Emerson Unitarian Universalist Congregation, East Cobb Islamic Center and Rabbi Alexandria Shuval-Weiner (right).

A Refugee’s Story Unites Interfaith Community

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An interfaith gathering of Jews, Christians and Muslims took place at Temple Beth Tikvah Feb. 24 to listen to the story of Mohammed Al Samawi, a peace activist, refugee and author. In attendance were members of Beth Tikvah and Temple Emanu-El, Congregations Beth Shalom and Or VeShalom, Episcopal, Presbyterian and Unitarian Universalist churches and two mosques. Al Samawi’s book, “The Fox Hunt: A Refugee’s Memoir of Coming to America,” was featured at the Atlanta Jewish Book Festival in November. It is billed as the story of “four strangers, three faiths and one extraordinary escape to freedom.” One of the four strangers in the book, who helped Al Samawi escape wartorn Yemen, is an Atlantan and graduate of The Weber School. In 2015, Al Samawi’s life was in danger as rebel forces surrounded his apartment building in the city of Aden and airstrikes occurred overhead. Al-Qaeda checkpoints were established throughout the city. His cry for help on Facebook was answered by four young adults of diverse faiths. His Facebook friends leveraged their networks, and, through a ride on a fishing boat, Al Samawi made his way to Djibouti, Africa, where he applied for a visa. An online

friend redeemed his frequent-flyer miles for a one-way business class ticket to the U.S. (although a visa requires a roundtrip ticket). Al Samawi was detained briefly in Germany, until immigration officials finally agreed to allow him to continue on to the U.S. He arrived in San Francisco, where a young man waited at the airport with a sign bearing his name. The man didn’t know Mohammed’s story, but was trying to impress the woman who posted on her Facebook page that Al Samawi needed a ride. At every turn in his journey, unexpected, sometimes humorous surprises were revealed that could have been obstacles, but actually turned out to be blessings. When he arrived in America, Al Samawi’s interfaith work became his life’s purpose as he challenged the prejudices he was taught: that Jews and Christians were his adversaries. He said that, as Jews, Christians, and Muslims, we all have stories to share to challenge biases we have formed. Al Samawi implored the audience to consider the question: What if the person you have been taught to believe is your enemy is actually your friend? ■ Compiled by AJT Staff

Rabbi Alexandria Shuval-Weiner of Temple Beth Tikvah welcomes Mohammed Al Samawi.

Mohammed Al Samawi addresses Temple Beth Tikvah.

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COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT

Rabbi Lewis at 70

A Powerful Icon Looks Back and Ahead By Marcia Caller Jaffe A young Rabbi Shalom Lewis headed South in 1978 to construct a burgeoning “buildingless” synagogue with a handful of families in remote Cobb County. What Lewis had was generations of rabbinical tradition, a grasp of history, a way of analyzing the old and new, the courage to call out what he saw, a thick skin and a sense of humor. What he got in return was the 600 families of Congregation Etz Chaim who made him “family” as he ushered them through life cycles. Longstanding congregant Linda Weinroth reminisces, “When Etz Chaim was first formed, we only had lay leadership serving as rabbis and cantors. The Jewish Theological Seminary arranged for rabbinic interns to spend one or two weekends a month at affiliated synagogues. “Rabbi Lewis filled that role during 1977 to 78, so we really got to know him. He spent Shabbat in the homes of different congregants. Before he was hired, we were able to watch him interact with families, including children, which was

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so important. He kept our students interested and engaged. His messages from the bimah were eloquently delivered. As educational director, I had the opportunity to work alongside him for 30 years before retiring, as our friendship continues.” In December Lewis turned 70 and he concurrently transitions into the “catbird” seat as rabbi emeritus. Join him in a retrospective of his four decades here and a look at what lies ahead. Jaffe: What’s life now like for you? Lewis: My days are very full. I have an idea for several books with the stories and theology I have accumulated over the years. Maybe an autobiography for family is in there too. I have two grandchildren and one on the way — all in Atlanta. We love to travel, … recently Portugal, Spain, London, a cruise on the St. Lawrence [river in Quebec]. I'm Looking forward to Passover in Jerusalem with family. Think about not having to “kasher” a house for the eight days! I still have my poker game rain or shine Thursday nights. No one goes broke from our betting, but we've had a core

here” in America, no longer overseas. This sermon raised the issue for some, “Should the bimah be used for political Jaffe: How does turning sermons?” My response was 70 impact you? “What did the rabbis in GerLewis: Well, I must say many and Europe preach in it is a shock! Not long ago, I the 1930s? Kashruth, Shabbos, didn’t want to hang out with mikveh, or Hitler?" the “bubbe and zayde” crowd, I have been blessed with and now I am one. The truth Rabbi Shalom Lewis a great congregation that is I find myself in a wonderful has given me freedom of the pulpit, and place with a smile on my face every day. though there have been disagreements, Now looking toward 80, … that’s sobering. after the dust of respectful controversy Jaffe: A while back Atlanta magazine settles, we are all able to move forward. chose you as “Atlanta’s Best Pulpit Rabbi.” Jaffe: Why Conservative Judaism? Was that an ego boost? Lewis: I think it’s the most challengLewis: “If you receive a compliment, ing and authentic of the Jewish streams, don’t inhale.” difficult like walking a tightrope seeking Jaffe: You come from a long line of a balance between tradition and change. rabbis. Your father Albert was the sub- Today many are looking for an easy way ject of a book and movie by Mitch Albom, to express their Judaism, avoiding the “Have a Little Faith.” What if you had tight rope. On the liberal side, you can do wanted to be a dentist? whatever you want. On the fundamentalLewis: When I was initially studying ist side, there are prescriptions on what to be a history teacher, my father did not to do and what not to do. On the left and steer me in any direction. He said, “Just do on the right, I don’t believe that there is an honest job whatever it is.” In my 20s I as much wrestling with G-d as there is in had an epiphany of what I wanted out of the center. life. Becoming Etz Chaim’s rabbi was one Conservative Judaism’s theology and of my life’s best decisions. practice, I am personally convinced, is in My father served as rabbi for 60 the spirit historically of Moses, Akibah, years in the same congregation in N.J. Maimonides and beyond. One has to I’ve got a few years to go, but it would be struggle to figure things out. That makes powerfully moving to have two rabbis, a for stronger, more committed Jews. father and a son, serve only two congreJaffe: How do you want to be rememgations for a combined 120 years. bered? Jaffe: You’ve had some very “colorLewis: Etz Chaim now has 600-plus ful” sermons that went viral. families. I want to feel that I improved Lewis: I would list them like this: the lives of congregants by shepherding “Israel – With a Tip of the Kippah to them through life’s tears and laughter. Pogo” – “We have met the enemy, and it There is so much power in the special is us,” meaning the possibility of ultra- bonds created between a rabbi and a conOrthodox political ascendancy with com- gregation that over time we become famplicit politicians, I believe, is ultimately a ily. Having served Etz Chaim for over 40 greater threat to Israel’s security and vi- years, we have grown up together, shartality than the external threat of Israel’s ing life and life cycles. It doesn’t get any hostile neighbors. Which “Israel” will pre- better than officiating at three and four vail — Tel Aviv or Jerusalem — will deter- generations of family simchas. mine the destiny of our homeland and of Rabbi Dorsch has been here three our people. years, and we have not had one moment “Charlottsville is the Price of Free- of friction. He understands my relationdom” – Sermon where I saw the threat ships, and I understand that he is our to American freedom, to Israel and the future. He is indeed a colleague, a friend rise of anti-Semitism as coming from the and a mensch! hard-progressive left more so than from Jaffe: Advice? the hard right. Lewis: Embrace hope and optimism, “Ehr Kumpt – They’re coming” – A humor and the divine spirit. reference to a warning by Jabotinsky to If one doesn’t have a sense of humor European Jewry that “Hitler is coming.” on the pulpit, it could be big trouble. I compared the Islamist terrorists today Don’t fear getting older; we are as threatening Western values to the Nazi young as our dreams! ■ threat years ago, with a similar evil agenda. Many today do not see the danger, nor Etz Chaim will host a gala in May as the parallel, and that is disturbing. Rabbi Lewis officially becomes “emeritus,” The follow up was “Ehr Daw: They’re followed in June by a daytime event. group for over 35 years. I can let my hair down and be one of the guys.

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COMMUNITY SIMCHA SPOTLIGHT

Wedding Announcement Roberts – Appelrouth Wedding

Arlene Appelrouth is thrilled to announce the marriage of her son Jed Ian Appelrouth to Suzanne Novella Roberts. Suzanne and Jed were married at the High Museum of Art Saturday, Feb. 23, 2019. The Honorable C. Ray Mullins, whom Suzanne clerked for after graduating from law school, officiated the ceremony. Suzanne, a native of New York, works as the associate general counsel for Oglethorpe Power Corp. Suzanne graduated from Duke University with a bachelor’s degree in public policy and economics. She graduated from Georgia State University College of Law. Suzanne is the daughter of Anne Fletcher of North Carolina and the late R. Blaine Roberts. Jed, a native of Chicago, is the president and founder of Applerouth Tutoring Service. Jed graduated from the University of Penn-

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sylvania with a bachelor’s in economics and international studies. He completed a master’s degree in professional counseling and a doctorate in educational psychology from GSU. Jed is the son of Arlene and the late Dr. Daniel J. Appelrouth. The wedding took place in the atrium of the High Museum under a floral chuppah designed by Justine Rubin. Suzanne’s sister, Michelle Roberts, was the woman of honor, and Jed’s friends, Larry Golsen and David Poline, were the best men. Jed’s sister, Michelle Seltzer, and Suzanne’s friend from Duke, Jena Jamal, read poetry selected by Jed and Suzanne. The couple exchanged their own vows and celebrated their union before friends and family. The reception took place in the museum’s Wieland Pavilion and Taylor Lobby, where guests danced the night away to the musical talents of The Rupert’s Orchestra.

Birth Announcement Hadassah Miriam Appelrouth

Mazel Tov to Rabbi David and Dalia Appelrouth of Toronto on the birth of their daughter, Hadassah Miriam, who was born Feb. 18 in Toronto. The baby is the granddaughter of Arlene Caplan Appelrouth of Atlanta and the late Dr. Daniel J. Appelrouth. She is also the granddaughter of Cantor Moises Buryn and Esther Buryn of Miami Beach, Fla. Hadassah Miriam was given the name Hadassah because she was born during the month of Adar, and Miriam after her great-great grandmother, the late Mariam Weitzman.

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Bâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;nai Mitzvah Notices Jake Miller, son of Arden and Jeffery Miller, in February 2019. Luke Miller, son of Susan and Elliot Miller, in February 2019. Morgan Miller, daughter of Arden and Jeffery Miller, in Feb. 2019. Hannah Much, the daughter of Karen and Andy Much, in February 2019. Claire Isbitts, daughter of Debbie and Mark Isbitts, on March 2. Harper Olivia, daughter of Monique and Stephen Joyce, on March 2.

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■ Vida Goldgar, senior editor of the Atlanta Jewish Times and former owner-publisher of its predecessor, the Southern Israelite, has retired. Her “Vida’s Views” will continue to appear in the paper, but she will be considered editor emeritus.

15 Years Ago // March 5, 2004 ■ The bat mitzvah of Hannah Rose Latzko of Atlanta was held Saturday, March 6, 2004, at Temple Sinai. Hannah is the daughter of Bill and Julie Latzko.

50 Years Ago // March 7, 1969 ■ Golda Meir, a well-known figure in Atlanta before and after the creation of the Jewish state, has assumed the provisional direction of the Israeli government as interim prime minister. Mrs. Meir was a guest speaker at Ahavath Achim Congregation.

■ The Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta’s 2004 Campaign for Community Needs surpassed the $14 million mark last week, officials reported. The agency’s overall goal was $18 million.

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■ Herbert Kohn has become the chairman of the annual conference of the Association of Jewish Family & Children’s Agencies to be held April 24-26 in Boston, Mass.

25 Years Ago // March 4, 1994

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Photo courtesy of The Breman // Vida Goldgar was the owner, editor and publisher of the Southern Israelite, the predecessor of the Atlanta Jewish Times.

■ Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Sackett of Atlanta were honored on Feb. 21 with a surprise celebration of their 25th wedding anniversary given by members of their Saturday Night Couples Club.

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Gezúntheit! “Health!” ‫געזונטהייט‬: Most frequently heard as “Bless you!” when someone sneezes. Borrowed by Hebrew as livri’út ‫“ לִ ְב ִריאּות‬to health!” (sometimes pronounced labri’út). In the mouth of the mythical yíddishe máme ‫יידישע מאמע‬, “Jewish mother,” we also hear És gezúntheit ! ‫עס געזונטהייט‬, “Eat, to your health!” (i.e., Don’t you dare leave anything on the plate…). From Gezúnt ‫געזונט‬, healthy. Similar to the German adjective gesund, same meaning. Very frequently used in Yiddish in different occasions. Most common usage is zái gezúnt ‫זיי געזונט‬, literally “Be healthy!” used, for example, to wish recovery (“Be well!”), to show appreciation for an accomplishment (“Well done!”), to stop an argument (“Whatever…”) or to send someone to “fly a kite” (“Have a good life!”).

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Also comes as zái gezúnt un shtárk ‫זיי געזונט און שטארק‬, literally “Be healthy and strong!” inspiring a tongue-in-cheek “greeting,” zái gezúnt un shtárb, ‫זיי געזונט און שאטרב‬, “Be healthy and die!”

Issy and Howard were brothers who had lived and worked in Golders Green all their lives. Unfortunately, nothing good could be said about them – they ran a crooked business, they womanized, they lied, and they cheated the poor. But they were also very, very wealthy. When Issy died, Howard went to Rabbi Bloom and said, “I will donate to the synagogue $100,000 if you will say at the funeral that my brother Issy was a mensch.” The rabbi thought long and hard, but eventually agreed. At the funeral, the rabbi told everyone present of Issy’s wrongdoings. He then closed with the sentence “But, compared to his brother, he was a mensch!”

Examples: - Feigele, have you heard? Gitl is finally engaged! - Zái gezúnt! (“may she be healthy!”) Is it a good shíddekh (match)? - Her beshért (chosen) is very wealthy… - Zái gezúnt un shtárk! (“may she be healthy and strong!”) - … but he is twice her age! - Zái gezúnt un shtárb!... (“may as well be healthy and die!”) Rabbi Joab Eichenberg-Eilon, PhD, teaches Biblical Hebrew and Aramaic at the Israel Institute of Biblical Studies, eTeacher Group Ltd.

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OBITUARIES

Bonnie Aronin 80, Atlanta

Bonnie Aronin, 80, a lifelong teacher in the Atlanta area, died Friday, Feb. 22, at Emory St. Joseph’s Hospital from complications following heart surgery. Mrs. Aronin was born in Houston, Texas, on Nov. 11, 1938, and grew up in Lynchburg, Va., where she graduated high school. Following graduation, she moved to Atlanta to attend Agnes Scott College, where she graduated in 1960 and became a teacher in the Atlanta school system. Mrs. Aronin left the classroom in 1964 to start a family, which grew to include three sons by 1970. She returned to public school teaching as a high school and middle school substitute teacher in 1982 and was hired for a full-time position in 1986. She spent the next 20 years teaching social studies and world history at Crestwood and Chattahoochee high schools in Fulton County. Included in that curriculum was a course on the Holocaust that she taught for many years and created much interest among the students. She made teaching an almost seven-days-a-week job, leading a Sunday School class for many years at Atlanta’s Temple Sinai, where she was a founding member. Her teaching skill and interest led her to be a docent to school groups and other visitors at the William Breman Jewish Heritage Museum. Recently, she served on Temple Sinai’s 50th Anniversary Committee as an historical archivist. Mrs. Aronin’s community involvement in Atlanta spanned many decades, including work on many committees and campaigns for the Atlanta Jewish Community Center, Camp Barney Medintz and the Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta. One of her passions and talents was cooking and she often gave tips to her grandchildren in the kitchen. Her Passover and high holiday meals greatly enhanced the festiveness of the holidays. She was predeceased by her son, Adam, and mother, Elizabeth Kulman Moffitt. She is survived by sons Ivan (Heather) of Nashville and Michael (Nikki) of Atlanta, and four grandchildren: Matthew and Emily Aronin of Atlanta and Andrew and Abby Aronin of Nashville. The family wishes to thank her many longtime friends, teaching colleagues, mah-

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jong partners and caregivers, Angie, Donna, Monique and Tina, for their outstanding support. A special expression of gratitude also goes to the clergy and staff at Temple Sinai who often shared many happy occasions and difficult times with her. The family requests that donations be made to Temple Sinai or the William Breman Jewish Heritage Museum. A graveside services was held at Crest Lawn Memorial Park Feb. 24, 2019. A memorial service was held at Temple Sinai. Arrangements by Dressler’s Jewish Funeral Care, Atlanta 770-451-4999. Sign online guest book at www. edressler.com.

Carolyn Weinkle Ferguson 66, Houston

Carolyn Weinkle Ferguson passed away Tuesday, February 19, 2019 at her home in Houston, Texas. Carolyn was born April 25, 1952 in Atlanta to parents, Leonard and Ruth Weinkle. She attended Grady High School before finding her lifelong love for painting. Carolyn met her future husband, Doug Ferguson, on a diving trip to the Cayman Islands. Following a move to Texas, Carolyn was able to enjoy time spent at the family ranch in Livingston, Texas. Carolyn had a love of helping others and is remembered for her perpetually positive attitude. She is preceded in death by her father and survived by her husband, Doug Ferguson of Houston; son, Mark (Danielle) Ferguson of Houston; mother Ruth Weinkle of Atlanta; sister Audrey Clayman of Atlanta; brothers Steve (Colleen) Weinkle, Scott (Lorena) Weinkle, and David (Michael) Weinkle, all of Atlanta; and grandsons Joshua Ferguson and William Ferguson; along with numerous other relatives and friends. Carolyn was laid to rest at Rice Cemetery in Leggett, Texas, on February 24, 2019.

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Bernard Haver 83, Atlanta

Bernard Haver, 83, a lifelong resident of Atlanta, died Saturday, March 2, 2019. He is preceded in death by his parents, Ida and David Haver and sister Hilda Goodelman. He is survived by his sisters Faye (Irwin) Siegel, Paula (Ray) Chambers, and many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews, who affectionately called him “Uncle Nardie.” Bernard spent nearly 50 years working side-by-side with his father at D. Haver Grocery, a family owned neighborhood grocery store on Martin Street in southeast Atlanta. Bernard had a special love for working in the soil and growing flowers, fruits and vegetables. During World War II, his family assisted in the war effort by planting a Victory Garden. As a young man, he and his father raised homing pigeons and belonged to a local pigeon club. They enjoyed hosting dinners for soldiers from Fort McPherson and served pigeon as the entree. There were over 300 pigeons who called their yard home. His happiest days were spent with his loyal companion Ben, a toy poodle, who loved to share Bernard’s dinner. Bernard’s last years were spent living at The William Breman Jewish Home, where he said in his own words, “They really know how to take care of people here.” His favorite days at the Home included when Happy Tails brought dogs to visit and when he won a round of bingo. The family would like to thank the many nurses and caregivers who were the angels, so attentive to his needs. A special thank you to Mary Fleming, a woman who offered special kindness and shared many Chinese dinners with Bernard. One important volunteer, Steve, spent many hours with Bernard playing checkers, card games, and sat outside with him on warm sunny days. A graveside service was held Monday, March 4, 2019 at Greenwood Cemetery. The family asks that donations be made to the William Breman Jewish Home or Weinstein Hospice. Arrangements by Dressler’s Jewish Funeral Care, 770-451-4999.

Julius “Julie” Silverman 92, Atlanta

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Julius “Julie” Silverman, 92, a longtime resident of Atlanta, died Feb. 27, 2019, with his daughters by his side. He was born October 20, 1926, in St. Paul, Minn., to Ida and Dave Silverman. The family settled in Atlanta in 1928. Julie was an alumnus of Boys High School, where sports was his “subject” of choice. He was the ultimate team player, sought after by many minor league and pro-am baseball and basketball teams in his day. He was drafted into the Army, where he played basketball in Guam during World War II. The true love of his life for 62 years was his business, Silvex Company. Nothing made him happier than loading his car on Sunday night for a week on the road. He was very disciplined and focused about business and his customers, colleagues and cherished friends. He actually continued to “work” up to six months before his death, using his phone until it got too hot to hold. Julie is preceded in death by his wife, Edith “Edie” Silverman; his brother and sister-in-law, Stanley and Rose Silverman; his parents of blessed memory, Dave and Ida Silverman. Julie is survived by his daughters, Alyson (Tom) Zonitch of Roswell, Fran (Steven) Moss of Austin, Texas, and Marla (Doug) Krohn of Duluth; four grandchildren, Jason (Kristen) Grusin of Atlanta, Adam (Laura Lee) Grusin of Birmingham, Ala., Erin Cloves of Austin, and Jonathan Krohn of Duluth; and three great-grandchildren, Elijah Lee Grusin and Samuel Jay Grusin of Birmingham, and Sydney Marie Grusin of Atlanta. “Uncle” Julie also leaves behind his beloved nieces and nephews Faye, Mark, Alan, and Betsy. A graveside service was held March 1, 2019 at Greenwood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that charitable donations be made to Weinstein Hospice, or The William Breman Jewish Home. Arrangements by Dressler’s Jewish Funeral Care, 770-451-4999. ■

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CLOSING THOUGHTS I’m Afraid to keep on doing what I do well, and that is I’m afraid that I am not living up to my all I am expected to do. potential, that there is so much more that I fear that my age is slowing me down. I can do and so little time to do it. I am reI know it happens to all of us as we age, but minded in Pirkei Avot, “The Ethics of the FaI don’t like it. I want to run as I have before, thers,” that someday I will stand before G-d to lift as much as before, and to be driven as in Heaven and He will ask me the followI have been for so much of my life. I don’t ing, “Allen, you were not Moses, or Abralike idleness, and I fear that my body deham, Isaac or Jacob, but were you Allen?" mands it more than my mind wants to acI am afraid that I will come up short and cept it. There is a battle going on inside of admit that I did not live up to my potential. me between what I want to do and what I As I get older, this worry haunts me, and, at Allen H. Lipis am capable of doing, and the mind is losthe same, time it emboldens me too. ing to the body. This is about life itself. My I’m afraid that my life will be over The Bottom Line mind can take over the body, but the mind without much to show for it. There are billions of people, so what makes me so special? The peo- has its own fight inside itself. One part of my mind says ple I know are a limited bunch. I have not built a great go for it, don’t give in, fight on and be as great as you company or a great empire or a monument that will last know you are capable of being. But the other part of my brain says it is too hard, too late, it will take too much beyond my lifetime. I am afraid I won’t be remembered. Oh, my children effort. You are too old, so why fight so hard? Enjoy the will remember me and perhaps a few of my grandchil- day, have a drink, watch TV, read a book, have dinner dren, but after them, who else? I see why actors long to with friends – just relax. These are all strong temptabe in the movies. They are captured for eternity. Bogart tions, and the mind knows that this is the easy solution, and Tracy and Monroe live on beyond their deaths, and the tempting one, the solution that is easy to take, and I watch them again and again. Who will read what I say it often wins. This is a fight I have every day, and I fear that I am again and again? Who will study my thoughts like the Talmud? Who will take guidance from what I have to losing the battle, but I fight on, and writing about it say? I am afraid my life will come to nothing, but I must makes the battle crystal clear. You either decide to fight go on. I just might be surprised at the impact I have had on with all the power that you have, or you concede and or will have. In the face of not knowing, the only path is rationalize that you might as well accept the reality that

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