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FLYING HIGH
EAST END BOYS
Take a stroll through London’s old Jewish district, where 200,000 immigrants once were crammed together. Page 20
CHUGGING ON
When land plans fell through, a Jewish couple saw a zip-line over Hilton Head take off instead. Page 21
Less than a day’s drive away, Roanoke offers mountain leisure, surprising art and a blast from the railroad past. Page 24
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NEW TURF
Once threatened with closure, the Israeli Consulate is expanding to cover three more states. Page 13
SEEING SURVIVORS
Yom HaShoah is observed from Peachtree City to the Capitol to the JCC. Pages 14-15
HATE EDUCATION
A national AEPi conference sends a powerful message about inclusion. Page 26
VIRAL WORRIES
Led by Emory’s Raymond Schinazi, experts delve into Zika’s dangers as mosquito season arrives. Page 28
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Federation Picks CEO
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he Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta has found its next president and CEO: Eric Robbins (shown at right), who has led Camp Twin Lakes since September 2005 and is also known for helping bring Limmud to town more than eight years ago. Federation’s board made the choice official Thursday, May 5, and Robbins will take the post in August. The Pittsburgh native, 53, has been part of the Atlanta Jewish community since he
first went to Camp Barney Medintz at age 10 and has spent his entire career in the nonprofit world, most of it with Jewish agencies. Now he’s embracing the challenge to transform Federation for the 21st century to fulfill what he sees as its core purpose: community building. “This is a time when it really needs to change,” Robbins said. “It’s exciting.” ■ • Robbins’ community vision, Page 8 • Refreshing choice, Page 10
Take 2 Swings at Braves Schmoozing
By David R. Cohen david@atljewishtimes.com
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raves fans, rejoice: May brings two Jewish-themed opportunities to take in a game in Turner Field’s final season. The Atlanta Braves host Jewish Heritage Night on Thursday, May 26. Tickets purchased with this package include a Chipper Jones replica jersey and an opportunity to participate in a pregame parade around the field.
“The Braves are always looking to bring the community together, and there is no better place to do it than at a game,” said Braves Vice President of Marketing Adam Zimmerman. “Our group sales department has worked in the past with groups from the Jewish community for separate outings and wanted to create an inclusive night.” Jewish Heritage Night is one of a series of Braves events focused on a specific community. The Atlanta baseball calendar also includes Asian American
Heritage Night, Hispanic Heritage Night, LGBT Night and Heritage Weekend. Jewish Heritage Night does not include a kosher food stand, but the second Jewish event four days later does. On Memorial Day, Monday, May 30, the Braves, in partnership with the Atlanta Kashruth Commission, host Kosher Day. The AKC-certified food for sale on the club patio that afternoon includes hot dogs, chips and cookies. The Braves, and presumably Kosher Day, move to SunTrust Park next year. ■
What: Jewish Heritage Night, Braves vs. Milwaukee Brewers
What: Kosher Day, Braves vs. San Francisco Giants
Where: Turner Field, 755 Hank Aaron Drive, downtown
Where: Turner Field, 755 Hank Aaron Drive, downtown
When: 7:10 p.m. Thursday, May 26
When: 1 p.m. Monday, May 30
Tickets: $26 upper deck, $39 outfield, $41 field reserved; 404-6141327 or rick.coller@braves.com
Tickets: $10 ($8 for groups of four or more); 404-634-4063 or akc@ kosheratlanta.org