Atlanta Jewish Times, XCIV No. 22, May 31, 2019

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VOL. XCIV NO. 22 | PETS

Pets of Jewish Atlanta RABBI LEWIS TAKES A BOW LEWIS TRIBUTE GALA CELEBRATES UPCOMING TRANSITION TO EMERITUS AFTER SERVING 40 YEARS.

2019 CONEXX GALA THIS YEAR’S “HOME OF THE ISRAELI TECH VILLAGE” THEME HIGHLIGHTS SUCCESS.

AIB-TV TURNS 50 AJT DIVES IN TO THE RICH JEWISH HISTORY WITH ATLANTA INTERFAITH BROADCASTERS OVER THE LAST 50 YEARS.

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Raining Cats and Dogs There is no mistaking that we love our hairy companions like our children.

They offer unconditional love and comfort when no words will do, just a warm cuddle and a receptive floppy ear. No judgment.

So you’ll enjoy our annual fluff issue. It’s pet paradise this week, from the furry front cover to your pet submissions, along with artwork and vet experience with pets contained in these pages.

Enough to make you sit up and beg for more.

In our annual pet issue, dogs and cats are not the only ones lapping up our attention. We spotlight birds this time around, including a Marietta couple raising a barn owl and a red-tailed hawk.

East Cobb is not only the home of a Jewish master falconer, but also a vet known for caring for tweeters, and not the kind on Twitter.

Another vet treats dogs for anxiety and helps curb other unwanted behavior.

We chat with one of our correspondents, an artist who captures your furry pals in

paper cutout images.

Lots of juicy kibbles and bits to sink your teeth into. Plus, there’s plenty of news this week with the 50th anniversary of AIB, formerly Atlanta Interfaith Broadcasters, and several galas including the one honoring Rabbi Shalom Lewis, assuming emeritus status after about 40 years as Congregation Etz Chaim’s original rabbi.

Conexx, the America Israel Business Connector, held its annual gala this year with its first Israeli Tech Village, a handful of innovations and products of Israeli startups in Atlanta.

Speaking of enterprise, someone who has learned to repurpose odds and ends into practical artwork is internal medicine doctor Scott Shulman, whose creations are the focus of our Chai Style Art this week. Shulman and Laureate Medical Center, where he practices, won honors in our recently published Best of Jewish Atlanta 2019 Readers’ Choice Awards.

You can read more about standout achievers next week in our graduation is-

THIS WEEK sue in which we’ll start covering the ceremonies and spotlighting the graduates that make Jewish Atlanta proud. ■ Correction and clarification: In the 2019 Readers’ Choice: Best of Jewish Atlanta the 2nd place winner of the Assisted Living & Retirement Community is the Jewish Tower, which was mistakenly printed as The Zaban Tower.

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LOCAL NEWS

Jacob and Miri Cohen host Israel’s ACT.il Founder and CEO Yarden Ben Yosef, center.

Israeli singer Danny Robas with guests from the Israeli-American Council event.

Ronald Setty, board chair of Atlanta’s IAC, discusses the organization’s work at the home of Jacob and Miri Cohen.

Israeli chef Dor Aloni puts the finishing touches on the Israeli evening buffet.

New Cell Phone App is Part of Israel’s Web Offensive

By Bob Bahr Israel has a new weapon in the increasingly contentious battle with its opponents in the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions movement. It’s a simple cell phone app that almost anyone can use online to answer supporters of BDS and other attacks on Israel’s policies.

The program was unveiled for the first time in Atlanta at an evening reception earlier this month sponsored by the Israeli-American Council. The organization seeks to strengthen ties between Israel, supporters of Israel and Israelis living abroad.

The cellphone app ACT.il mobilizes supporters of Israel, for example, when-

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ever it detects attacks on Israel that may violate the established policies of a social media platform. A posting on a pro-BDS Facebook page that compared supporters of Israel to insects was removed when large number of the 15,000 app users, many of them young people, flooded Facebook executives with protests.

The online program, which had its origins at Israel’s Herzliya University during the military campaign in Gaza six years ago, now has users in 73 countries and claims a success rate of 70 percent in removing incitement against Israel from the web.

The Israeli founder of ACT.il, Yarden Ben Yosef, who was at the Atlanta launch, claimed that the app is a good example of how technology can be used to make a difference in the age of social media.

“ACT.il is changing the rules of the game in the battle for Israel’s image worldwide and the fight against the delegitimization movements. Coordinated online activism is the future of organizations that defend Israel.”

The growth of the ACT online community has been rapid over its four-year history as an international organization.

Today it has nearly four dozen partnerships with organization as diverse as Hillel International and the Zionist Organization of America, the AEPi fraternity and Indian Friends of Israel.

Along with its main partner, the IAC and other community-based organizations, it has established ACT.il media rooms in seven American cities.

In Philadelphia last year, for instance, the media room there mounted an extensive campaign of support for the Philadelphia Symphony’s concert tour of Israel and reversed the effect of a strenuous effort to get the orchestra to cancel

its trip.

The success of the online program is directly related to how it uses social media, said Yoav Gilder, a member of the board of directors of the IAC in Atlanta.

“It’s a program that rides on top of social media in order to voice our thoughts, our ideas and our concerns. For those who are committed to Israel, it’s about much more than donating money to a good cause; it’s about donating your time to stand up for Israel.”

The app has been particularly effective in mobilizing young people in high schools and colleges, who may not have the financial resources to support the organization but do have the technological knowledge.

It’s yet another way to motivate young community activists, according to Ben Yosef, the visiting CEO from Israel.

“What we hear from the community is ‘I want to do more, I care about the cause, but I don’t have a lot of money to be a donor. I don’t have the time to be an organization professional, but I want to be involved.’ The ACT platform gives you the ability to be involved.”

The reception was at the home of Jacob and Miri Cohen in Sandy Springs, who grew up and married in Israel before coming to Atlanta 35 years ago. In addition to supporting the ACT.il program, the evening was an opportunity for many of the council’s members, who are also Israelis, to enjoy an evening of entertainment by the popular Israeli singer, Danny Robas.

Dinner was a buffet of dishes from Israel created by chefs Nir Margalith and Dor Aloni. Margalith is also CEO of an Israel tour company, Puzzle Israel, which creates unique Israeli tours built around food and person-to-person contacts. ■

LOCAL NEWS

The William Breman Jewish Heritage Museum featured one of AIB’s “Living History” programs.

Jan Epstein, host of “Tikkun Olam,” with Rabbi Steve Lebow of Temple Kol Emeth.

AIB President Collie Burnett, Jr. with the late Dr. Herb Karp, former board president.

An article about AIB that appeared years ago in the AJT.

Atlanta Interfaith Broadcasters: 50 Years as Safe Haven

By Kevin C. Madigan

when asked about Allen’s legacy. He describes AIB as “a safe haven for every maFew television networks can claim jor and minor faith. They can come here to have lasted 50 years. Atlanta Inter- and talk about the things they are trying faith Broadcasters, now more commonly to do within their communities and feel known as AIB-TV, was launched in 1969 supported.”

Burnett plans to step down as presiwith the aim of racial and religious bridge-building and shows no sign of dent and CEO at the end of 2019 and will be replaced by Audrey abating. It celebrated its Daniels, a former banker 50th anniversary May 23. who has served as AIB’s The concept was the vice president of operabrainchild of John Allen, tions for the past three a Presbyterian minister years. “I’m filling big who established AIB with shoes,” she said. the assistance of fellow Program Content clergymen Walter Cook Manager Audrey Galex and Samuel Williams. told the AJT the Jewish The plan met with resisfaith has been a consistance in its infancy and tent part of AIB’s schedwas considered controule, with programs such versial, given the era. as “Introduction to JudaThe channel strugism” on the beliefs, sacred gled to find distribution Audrey Daniels, AIB texts, traditions and pracoutside the Atlanta area Network president-elect. tices around Jewish mystiin those early years and it wasn’t until 1981 that a cable deal se- cism and numerology, featuring Rabbi Ari cured rights to broadcast into the city’s Sollish of the Intown Jewish Academy.

AIB also produces programs offersuburbs. By the end of that decade, “the widened distribution and partnerships ing a historical perspective of Jewish life: with faith-based organizations made AIB “Jews in the South” showed a lecture by synonymous with quality faith-based Janice Rothschild Blumberg on The Temand community programming in and ple bombing of 1958 and another on the around Atlanta,” according to an official Leo Frank case by former archivist of The Breman Museum, Sandy statement.

Berman.

AIB reaches more Then there is lifethan 2 million homes style programming such in Georgia and now ocas “It Tastes Jewish” with cupies a large chunk of kosher caterer Annette valuable Midtown propMarcus. The “AIB Preserty. A new studio was ents” documentary series completed in 1999, the regularly carries Jewish same year that founder content with programs Allen died. on harvest festivals, buriHis successor, Collie al rights, water rituals Burnett, has been at the AIB’s “Sound of Youth.” One of the earliest participants and fasting. The “Sacred helm ever since. “I think was Imam Plemon El-Amin, Sounds & Spaces” series without his vision at the who’s been very active in produced an episode on beginning, and his pasinterfaith dialogue in Atlanta.

Young Israel of Toco Hills sion for bringing faiths together, there would not be any AIB to- and the sound of the shofar. AIB aired the day,” Burnett said in a phone interview long-running talk show “Tikkun Olam”

(repair the world) hosted by Jan Epstein The nonprofit was also hit hard by the and recorded the late Holocaust survivor 2008 recession and had difficulty meetNorbert Friedman reading his memoir, ing its budget projections.

“Sun Rays at Midnight,” which is archived “We are able to spend time on topics in the AIB “Living History” series. “All shed here locally that other networks may not light on the past and present,” Galex said. be able to,” Daniels said, referring to origiCoverage of Islam garnered back- nal programs focused on gun violence lash after Sept. 11, 2001. “There was some and recidivism, among other issues. “A public discussion and lot of things that are going an effort from some on now are due to ignorance and a lack of information, in the community to and so when you can exinfluence AIB’s posiamine a faith, or one issue tion with calls to reacross faiths, you often see view and analyze the how similar we are without network’s support wearing those flags and tags of the Islamic comand labels,” Daniels said. munity,” Daniels said AIB has partnerships diplomatically, adding with other nonprofits such there were “over 100 as United Way and The negative communicaCarter Center “where we tions received by the help them really expand network.” In response, their audience and (give AIB developed a proAIB’s first President Rev. them) the opportunity to gram called “Meet Your John Allen with a camera. share their mission with the Muslim Neighbor,” allowing viewers to explore the tenets Atlanta community.”

A 50th anniversary celebration took of Islam and the shared values and purpose in common with other faiths and place May 23 at the Southwest Arts Cenpeoples. “This was a time of uncertainty ter in Atlanta, hosted by Monica Pearson. and AIB requested additional police sur- It was recorded for subsequent broadcast veillance for months following,” she said. on AIB. ■

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LOCAL NEWS

Photo by Bernice Isaac // Man of the hour, Rabbi Lewis takes center stage. Behind him are his portrait and a plaque announcing a new rabbinic suite in his honor.

Photos by Marcia Caller Jaffe // All part of

the Etz Chaim “family” are co-chairs, from left: Michael and Linda Weinroth and Ellen and Pip Spandorfer.

Dr. Raime Tritt, one of Etz Chaim’s generous benefactors, celebrates with Rabbi Dorsch in their elegant tuxedo vests.

Admiring the old photographs on display are co-chairs, from left, David Lieberman, Suzanne Rivchun, Bonnie and Neil Negrin.

Lewis Takes Well-Deserved Bow at Westin

By Marcia Caller Jaffe Congregation Etz Chaim’s gala tribute to Rabbi Shalom Lewis May 19 began, appropriately, with an intimate Ma’ariv service at the lake behind the Westin Atlanta Perimeter North. Inside, a black-tie crowd of almost 300 gathered to celebrate the rabbi’s upcoming transition to emeritus status after serving about 40 years as the congregation’s first spiritual leader.

Event co-chair Ellen Spandorfer summed it up, saying, “Rabbi Lewis has been our pillar of stability through the ups and downs of life. He is part of the

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family, and we are here to celebrate him.”

The cocktail hour was a vegetarian/ pescatarian bounty with two made-toorder quesadilla stations, smoked salmon rollups, three varieties of hummus, a cheese and berry display, and multiple open bars. Rabbi Lewis was “manning” the entrance to individually greet the effervescent crowd.

During the reception, congregant Alan Shectman reminisced that Rabbi Lewis’ father, Rabbi Albert Lewis, was his own (bar mitzvah) rabbi growing up in Cherry Hill, N.J. “Rabbi Lewis and his family are more than a rabbi to me.”

The rabbi’s son, David, said that shoes. “I can’t fit into his shoes or his kithe was looking towards the next phase tel. … Rav Lewis has taught us all to stand of his father’s life so he can spend even in our own shoes.”

Etz Chaim president Allison Saffran more quality time as a grandparent.

“During my own youth, he was very sup- spoke of Lewis’ “many trips to Israel, abiliportive, attended my sporting events and ty to shed a tear, challenge us to think, and dish out his especially bad jokes.” With the planned wonderful family vacations.”

Stepson Hadley Klein, with fiancé help of Bachrach, dramatically unveiling actress Taissa Farmiga, flew in from Los an original portrait of Rabbi Lewis and a Angeles to say, “Tonight is a very big deal. plaque, Saffran explained that the items will be displayed in the Rabbi Lewis deserves a new Shalom J. Lewis Rabgreat send off!” binic Suite at the synaLongtime Cobb gogue.

County residents, Phil Rabbi Lewis took and Elise Goldstein were command of the stage with son, attorney and to explain that his main new Marietta City Counaddress will be on June cil member, Joseph, 25, 3 at a sendoff tribute in who said that Lewis was his honor. He spoke of present at his bris. In the David Lewis and wife his five-minute limit for Nikki are looking forward reception area outside the to more grandparenting comments, but joked, “It ballroom, Dr. Stan Finetime with Poppa Shalom. takes me five minutes for man commented on the rectangular column of old photographs. me to just say I will speak for only five “There was a time when Lewis had dark minutes.” He gave thanks to all his colleagues and especially his buddies from black hair. We all looked so very young.”

Bob Bachrach, synagogue past presi- the Jersey Shore with whom he grew up. dent and former executive director, was a He grew emotional discussing wife Cindy lively emcee. There was a seated dinner/ and her role in his joy and happiness.

Not veering from his tradition of dance after a rousing horah.

During the program Etz Chaim’s first corny jokes, Lewis ended with a rap president, pediatrician Stephen King, about being “Jewish and cool and walkspoke of the original 10 families who ing to shul” freezing his tuchas off in the winter. There were some started the congregation Carnac the Magnificent in 1975. “We continued (à la Johnny Carson) jokes to climb the mountain to get where we are tothrown in, a bit of Percy day. We were initially Sledge and a reference to impressed with young flanken meat. Yep, pure Rabbi Lewis’ brand of ‘peLewis, a giant of a legend diatric Judaism’ ...where on and off script, looking he was so innovative in back on a life well-lived Rabbi Lewis is hoisted above dealing with our kids.” with many more jokes, the crowd during the horah.

Former state Attorcongregant interactions, ney General Sam Olens read a state proc- and family occasions to come. With him, lamation, which he wrote himself, and a being corny is cool. personalized congratulatory note from And just in case they should forget Sen. Johnny Isakson. Rabbi Dan Dorsch, the evening, guests left with a goody bag now senior rabbi, spoke of the oddness of of chocolate treats to recall the rabbi’s being asked if he could fill Rabbi Lewis’ sweet tooth at a later date. ■

LOCAL NEWS

Barry Swartz, vice president of Conexx, Tiffany Wilson, board member, and President Guy Tessler discuss Wilson’s relatively new medical nonprofit.

Andy Grant poses with Conexx gala chair Dexter Caffey, CEO of Smart Eye Technology.

Jody Pollack and Judith Friedman flank cyber pirate Esther Morantz.

The Tom Glaser Leadership Award went to Jorge Fernandez, shown with his wife Silvia.

Conexx Highlights Successes, Ethiopian Mitzvah

By Marcia Caller Jaffe

perienced here.” Also recognized for his positive impact here was her husband, The 2019 Conexx Gala at the Atlan- Oded Shorer, director of economy and ta History Center May 21 was themed trade for the Consulate General.

This year’s video featured Yvel Jewel“Home of the Israeli Tech Village.” This year, for the first time at the gala, five ry and its Megemeria School of Jewelry & cutting-edge innovations and products Art, which trains Ethiopian immigrants had interactive tables set up in the lobby in the professional design and producfor the America Israel Business Connec- tion of jewelry blending Israeli and Ethiopian cultures. tor event.

Special guest Daniel Sahalo, origiPirates with eye patches and swords roused the 200 minglers to call atten- nally from Gondar, Ethiopia, now lives in Jerusalem. He told of his tion to gala chair Dexfamily’s journey in Operter Caffey’s Smart Eye ation Solomon in 1991 as Technology. The pirates Falasha Jews, treacherwere actually 18-year-old ously trudging through Israeli members of the the Sahara with 17,000 shinshinim volunteers others over years of robon hand to teach Israeli beries, the loss of his sisculture and connections ter, 4,000 other deaths, in the U.S. and unbearable heat to Caffey was recently fall into the arms of the featured in the Atlanta Mossad-arranged desert Business Chronicle as trucks and air lifts. the first African-Ameri“In the middle of nocan to head the Conexx Daniel Sahalo of Yvel jewelry had gala. Caffey, who has a glittery display in the lobby and where, we’re shocked to been to Israel several later told the compelling story of see ‘white Jews’ rescue us, times, was quoted in that his family’s escape from Ethiopia and that a plane flew on with the help of the Mossad. the Sabbath (out of necesarticle as being grateful to his Jewish dentist in Youngstown, sity). … Now there are 140,000 Ethiopians Ohio, who mentored him as a young in Israel [similar to the Jewish population of Atlanta}. Yvel has elevated Ethiopians man.

His software that only allows autho- out of jobs like cleaning offices into this rized viewers to see a document through proud profession of crafting jewelry.”

Gene Gurevich, director of governfacial, iris or voice recognition, is using Israeli technology as his platform. As ment affairs and public policy for Mobilemcee of the gala, he noted “40 Israeli eye, presented the Deal of the Year award companies have headquarters in the to Yolanda Kokayi of Mueller Water ProdSoutheast. The outcome of this drives in- ucts. Renee Rosenheck of Joel & Granot Commercial Real Estate gave the Israeli novative technology.”

Conexx Chairman Randall Foster Company of the Year Award to Brad Shersaid, “This has been a banner year for man, People Operations at Networx.com.

Conexx President Guy Tessler menauto technology, energy, analytics, cyber tioned the recent tragedy that increased security and drones.”

Foster, who recently took his teenag- much-needed fundraising and ensuing restoration of the Notre Dame Cathedral. ers to Israel, has visited there 40 times.

Israel’s consul general to the South- “It’s relevant if clients have immediate east, Ambassador Judith Varnai Shorer, needs and you want to be top-of-mind to was emotional about coming to the end call Conexx as a knee-jerk reaction for of her service in Atlanta. “I will always our resources and companies.”

Medical technology was top of mind. cherish the Southern hospitality we ex-

The U.S. Company of the Year went to Lo- dez of the Pendleton Group and former retta Cecil of Change Healthcare. Earlier, vice president of global commerce for the Foster recognized Tiffany Wilson, Conexx Metro Atlanta Chamber. Beginning with board member, who runs a perfect Cuban “Erev Tov,” Fernandez said, Atlanta based nonprofit “We are sending people Global Center for Medifrom Peachtree Corners cal Innovation in conto Israel to connect with junction with Rambam technology companies Medical Center in Haifa. there to hopefully land She started the project their offices back here.” in December, the launch Conexx Chairman Randall Keeping the crowd attended by representaFoster recognizes Ambassador Shorer as her term comes pleased, Avenue K Kotives from Emory Healthto a close in Atlanta. sher Catering had stacare, Emory Medical tions with varieties of sushi, salad, pasta School, Georgia Tech and Grady Hospital.

The last presentation, the Tom Glaser and BBQ brisket wraps along with an Leadership Award, went to Jorge Fernan- open bar and desserts. ■

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BUSINESS Fifth Group Raises Over $100,000 for Food Bank

By Eddie Samuels Celebrating its 25th anniversary, Fifth Group Restaurants gave back to commemorate another milestone, the 35th annual Hunger Walk Run on April 28. The group, which includes South City Kitchen, La Tavola, Trattoria and other restaurants, raised $100,855 for the Atlanta Community Food Bank.

“I cannot imagine a better way to put a cap on Fifth Group’s first quarter century in Atlanta than exceeding a landmark fundraising goal for the Hunger Walk Run,” Robby Kukler, partner of Fifth Group Restaurants and Food Bank vice-chair, said.

Just surpassing its 2019 goal of $100,000, it marked the 11th year the group has been involved with fundraising for the Hunger Walk Run, though its relationship with the food bank extends even further. Donations took many forms and were, for the most part, led by individual restaurants.

Over those 11 years, the fundraising total has steadily grown, now surpassing over $600,000, which Fifth Group estimates is nearly 2.4 million meals donated.

This year’s fundraising — the first time the total has reached six figures — is enough for about 403,000 meals for the Atlanta community, according to Heather Schlesinger, ACFB Chief Market-

Fifth Group Restaurants raised $100,855 for the Atlanta Community Food Bank, surpassing their previous year by almost $3,000.

ing Officer.

“We got very close last year. Our goal then was $100,000 and we got to about $98,000 and some change,” Kukler said.

“It was really exciting, and it’s grown each year and allows us to continue to build on the success that we had.”

Guests at Fifth Group restaurants were asked to donate following their meals, or to contribute online, but guests were not the only ones to leave their marks. Employees came together to raise more than $20,000 in personal dona-

Volunteers at the Food Bank organize and categorize food donations to help those in need.

tions, making their own impact on the fundraising.

“We are surrounded by great food all day, and we make our livelihood on that food,” Kukler said. “It really shows that our employees understand the importance of food and the need to get it to the right people. It makes me that much more proud of all the people who work for our company.”

The ACFB is the largest food bank in the Southeast and provides tens of millions of meals to those in need in Georgia

each year. It estimates that for every $5 raised, it can provide about 20 meals to hungry people and families.

“We live in a state where one in seven residents struggle with hunger and one in five children live in food insecure households, meaning they don’t know where their next meal will come from,” Schlesinger said. “With the support from amazing organizations like the Fifth Group Restaurants, we can provide essential meals to those who might otherwise go hungry.” ■

Law Firm Hires Four New Female Attorneys

By Chloe Levitas It’s definitely a first for Kessler & Solomiany, LLC, an Atlanta law firm that specializes in divorce and family law, which hired four new female attorneys.

For the first time in its history, the firm has hired “this many attorneys at one time,” said Randall M. Kessler, a founding partner. It’s also the first time the firm has ever had more female lawyers than male. There are currently seven female and six male lawyers.

The new attorneys are Melissa Barber, Katie Ehrlich, Elizabeth Stein, and Molly Teplitzky.

Prior to joining the firm, Barber was a legal assistant and paralegal. She opened her own firm in Gainesville, Ga., following her graduation from law school and admittance to the Georgia Bar. For her previous work with clients, Barber was named by The National Trial Lawyers as one of the Top 40 Under 40.

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New attorneys of Kessler & Solomiany are Katie Ehrlich, Molly Teplitzky, Elizabeth Stein and Melissa Barber.

Ehrlich has experience in the areas of divorce, contested child custody, complex and high asset division, domestic violence and alimony. Ehrlich has exclusively

practiced family law since her graduation from law school and Georgia Bar admission in 2017. She is an active member in the Atlanta Bar Association’s Family Law

Section.

Stein was admitted to the Georgia Bar in 2017 and has brought to the firm her experience in divorce cases, custody disputes, child support and alimony modifications, as well as family violence actions. Before Kessler & Solomiany, she co-chaired the Bay County First Saturday Legal Clinic in Panama City, Fla., which offered legal services to indigent litigants.

She also regularly contributed to the Lynn Haven Ledger to help keep the public informed about changes in family law.

Teplitzky recently graduated from law school and is taking the Georgia Bar this summer. Prior to graduating, Teplitzky was a legal clerk at Kessler & Solomiany, where she conducted legal research and was introduced to the complexities within family law.

Kessler said in a phone interview that he is excited for the “strong energy” and “impressive experience” these women will bring to the firm. ■

OPINION Letter to the editor,

Dave Schechter’s column “Are Jews Facing A ‘Clear and Present Danger’?” offered an ending that bears repeating: “The virulent anti-Semitism behind the terrorism in Pittsburgh and Poway may not feel like a ‘clear and present’ to many Americans, but Jews are left wondering how imminent is the next Pittsburgh, the next Poway.” However, Schechter’s article is yet another example that proves that one of the most obvious possible responses to anti-Semitic violence has been almost completely absent from the post-shooting dialogue: aliyah. American Jews wonder how Jews in Paris and London don’t leave for Israel in light of the physical dangers they face and yet if the shooting attacks on the Pittsburgh and California synagogues illustrate an imminent danger then shouldn’t we at least be talking about the option that Jews in imminent danger have always considered and often undertaken: emigration to Israel?

We should have serious discussions about what traditional Jewish sources have to say about the subject. Considering the implications of Pittsburgh and Poway, it is incumbent upon us to include aliyah in the conversations we are having about the future of America’s Jewish community.

Moshe Phillips, national director Herut North America, Philadelphia, Pa.

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A cop and a nurse, changing the world.

My name is Alane Levy and we have been a part of The Weber School community for the past five years. I always give the cops that do their extra shifts at Weber a thank you note and $10 gift card at the holidays and at the end of the year. This year, I wanted to give more. One of the Sandy Springs officers is a woodworker in his spare time. I told him that I would like to make mezuzot to sell and try and raise a few extra bucks for these officers. Dan loved my idea and has been making the wooden boxes for me. I make the fused glass elements for the mezuzot. Right now, I am selling them on Facebook. I have known Dan for 15 years; my daughters went to The Epstein School. I love that we can do this together and are so excited to pay it forward to our Weber cops.

Dan is a church-going Baptist and wants me to make a mezuzah for the door to his office. I love everything about what we are doing together. … A cop and a grateful Mom. Alane Levy, Atlanta

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News From Our Jewish Home that we need forward-thinking partnerships and collaborations to do this.”

The partnership will help Mars be a part of solutions to global food and nutrition challenges, in addition to helping JVP by supporting Israeli startup companies.

Mars Inc., one of the largest candy producers in the world, is undertaking a new endeavor in Israel.

JVP and Mars, Inc. Partner to Solve Global Food Challenges

Mars, Inc. and Jerusalem Venture Partners plan to work with Israeli startup companies and invest together in developing projects in Israel producing new solutions for global food and nutrition issues, JVP announced May 15.

Mars is best known for its candy, M&Ms, Snickers, Twix and much more, but also has hands in the pet care and food industries.

During the collaboration, the companies will work with academic institutions, like Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Israel Institute of Technology and the Weizmann Institute of Science. With their help, Mars and JVP will try to find environmentally friendly ways to feed people.

“Mars is passionate about leveraging leading science and technology to innovate,” Jean-Christophe Flatin, president of Innovation, Science, Technology & Mars Edge said in the statement. “We are clear

Today in Israeli History May 31, 1665: Shabbetai Zevi, a gifted scholar also known for signs of mental illness, declares himself the Messiah after meeting with a mystic, Nathan of Gaza, who reinforces Zevi’s longtime messianic delusions. Zevi, who years earlier was banished from his hometown of Smyrna for violations of Jewish law, carries his message to Syria and Turkey and gains many followers, including Jews drawn from Europe. Ottoman officials arrest him in 1666 and give him the choice of conversion or execution; he chooses conversion to Islam, devastating those who had embraced him as the Messiah.

June 1, 1967: Facing growing tension with Egypt, Israeli Prime Minister Levi Eshkol gives up the defense portfolio and appoints Moshe Dayan the defense minister. Dayan is valued for his military experience and for his ties to former Prime Minister David Ben-Gurion. The move is part of the effort to form a national unity government, which includes adding opposition leaders Menachem Begin and 10 | MAY 31, 2019 ATLANTA JEWISH TIMES

pabilities for growing real beef steaks,” said Matthieu Vermersch, founder of Singapore’s VisVires New Protein. “Strategic partners from the food industry are important because we need to build a sustainable ecosystem for cultured meat.”

Aleph Farms Creates Test Tube Steak Maker

Aleph Farms, an Israeli startup, uses cattle cells to grow tissue for meat cuts and has raised $12 million to bring the product to market. Some of the investors that have helped raised this money are Singapore’s VisVires New Protein, U.S.’s Cargill, U.K.’s CPT Capital, and Israel’s Strauss Group, according to The Times of Israel.

Aleph Farms has engineered a method to grow these tissues and cells, creating meat without slaughtering any animals. The cuts of meat will have the same look, texture and taste as real meat. The breakthrough has the potential to reduce the need for animal slaughter and use of antibiotics, while also providing healthy and clean meat to the world.

The funding will allow Aleph Farms to further the development of products and the ability to grow the meat in a large biofacility. It will also enable the startup to make its prototype into a commercial product.

“This is a vote of confidence in Aleph Farms’ leading 3-D technology and its ca-

Yosef Sapir to the Cabinet as ministers without portfolios.

A poster promotes the third Tel Aviv International Student Film Festival.

June 2, 1990: The third biennial Tel Aviv International Student Film Festival opens in the Adolfo and Thelma Fastlicht Auditorium on the campus of Tel Aviv University, whose film students and faculty founded the festival in 1986. Divided into international and Israeli films, it is one of the most prestigious student film festivals in the world. The 1990 winners include American Adam Davidson for “Lunch Date,” which wins the Oscar for live-action short film in 1991, and Denmark’s Niels Arden Oplev, later the director of the original Swedish version of “The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo.”

start around 2020 and is expected to be operational, desalinating water as early as 2023. The plant will make Israel the world leader in desalination and will draw 85 percent of its drinkable water from the ocean.

It will help dramatically stabilize Israel’s water supply in times of reduced rain or drought.

New Chest Strap Monitors Respiration The Times of Israel // The Sorek Desalination

Plant, located south of Tel Aviv.

Bids to Build Israel’s Largest Desalination Plant

Three groups, Afcon, Acciona and Allied Investments, are bidding to construct Israel’s largest desalination plant, The Times of Israel reported. These groups plan on financing, building and operating this plant for 25 years. They also plan to use reverse osmosis technology at the plant to prepare Israel for reduced rainfall.

According to the Finance Ministry, this desalination plant will provide about 50 billion gallons of water per year, or about one-fifth of household and municipal water consumed in Israel each year.

This will be Israel’s sixth facility in the country.

Construction of the plant is set to June 3, 1948: David Ben-Gurion, serving as prime minister and defense minister of the Israeli provisional government formed after the May 14 Declaration of Independence, reports on the status of the War of Independence, discussions with the United Nations and the new nation’s domestic needs. He accuses the British of assisting the Arab war effort, praises the resistance of Jerusalem residents and highlights the large number of arriving immigrants despite the fighting.

June 4, 2009: President Barack Obama calls for “a new beginning” in relations between the United States and the Muslim world during an address before 3,000 people at Cairo University. The policy speech makes clear that Obama is pivoting away from the Bush administration’s effort to spread democracy across the Middle East. Obama reaffirms the U.S. commitment to Israel and recognizes the desire for statehood among the Palestinians, whose situation he calls “intolerable.”

June 5, 1967: Israel launches a preemptive strike on the Egyptian air force,

Resmetrix Medical has created a functional, wearable device that allows patients to check their respiratory conditions at home to avoid hospitalization and deterioration, according to the Times of Israel.

The product is a chest strap that can be wirelessly connected to your phone or computer and has a stretchable sensor that can detect the patient’s respiratory pattern.

The savvy chest strap can identify heartbeat, body temperature, air volume in lungs during the respiratory cycle and changes in chest circumference.

The chest strap can be worn at any time of the day or night “while asleep or physically active,” said Resmetrix CEO Carmit Levy.

The strap will help many people with respiratory issues, allowing them to accurately and regularly monitor their respiratory patterns. ■

hitting air fields at 8:15 a.m., while most Egyptian pilots are at breakfast after not seeing the attack they expected at dawn, and destroying 204 Egyptian aircraft within an hour. Ground troops roll into the Sinai, and what becomes known as the Six-Day War quickly expands as Jordan attacks Israel in the morning and Israel hits Syria’s air force in the afternoon.

On the war’s first day, Israel destroys 400 Arab aircraft while losing 19.

June 6, 1967: On the second day of the Middle East war, Israel’s ambassador to the United Nations, Abba Eban, gives an impassioned speech running more than 40 minutes before the U.N. Security Council. He makes the case that Israel’s enemies took steps that were effectively acts of war and forced Israel to fight back. “Israel has proved her steadfastness and vigor,” Eban says. ■ Items are provided by the Center for Israel Education (www.israeled.org), where you can find more details.

ISRAEL NEWS Top Headlines from Eurovision Song Contest The world’s biggest singing competition called Tel Aviv home earlier this month following last year’s winner, Israeli Netta Barzilai. With the Eurovision Song Contest now in the books, here are a few of the top stories and biggest controversies surrounding the competition.

The Netherlands Takes the Top Prize

Duncan Laurence of the Netherlands won the competition with his song, “Arcade.”

While he was pegged as an early favorite for the Grand Final on May 18, he still needed the support of fans to secure his nation’s fifth win. Behind the Netherlands was Italy in second, then Russia, Switzerland and Norway.

Israeli entrant Kobi Marimi finished 23rd this year, but Barzilai was on hand to present the trophy to Laurence.

“This is to dreaming big; this is to music first, always,” Laurence said.

Israeli Tech on Full Display

Ahead of the competition, the startup nation’s technological prowess was among the most praiseworthy attractions, according to Eurovision Executive Supervisor Jon Ola Sand.

Sand noted that each year comes with new challenges, and that this year was no different.

“That is the beauty of a song contest when it travels around Europe,” he said.

“This year, it was a step up when it comes to technical solutions; it’s been very advanced, both the augmented reality and the video content that we have is amazing.”

A Couple of Protests Madonna,

the

world-renowned

AP Photo/Sebastian Scheiner // Duncan Laurence

YouTube Screenshot // Madonna alongside

performer, ignited tempers and stirred controversy with her performance at the competition on May 18, because two of her dancers wore Israeli and Palestinian flags on their backs.

While Eurovision’s guidelines bar any form of protest or political display during its shows, that didn’t stop Madonna, as organizers didn’t notice the flags on the backs of the dancers accompanying the pop star, according to Meital Cohen, the Israeli director of the show “We cut away from it quite fast, there were some crazy things that evening,” Cohen told Army Radio on May 19.

The display came during a performance of her new song, “Future,” the lyrics of which shed some light on her message: “Not everyone is coming to the future / Not everyone is learning from the past… Come give hope / Come give life / Only get one, so we gotta live it right…

Come make peace.”

The European Broadcasting Union released a statement immediately following her performance, in which it said that the flags were not an approved part of her performance.

“Future” was the second of two songs she performed. The first, “Like a Prayer,” featured a chorus dressed as monks.

Israeli Culture and Sport Minister Miri Regev slammed the protests, calling them mistakes and inappropriate.

“You can’t ignore that there were Palestinian flags at an event of a public body, from the public budget,” she said.

“It would not happen in any other country. There is a certain feeling that in our country everything is permitted and the

celebrates winning Eurovision. Behind him is 2018’s winner, Israeli singer Netta Barzilai.

Eurovision Contest host Assi Azar.

government can’t become involved or oversee [this].”

Beyond the protest, reactions to the performance itself were nothing short of critical.

“As well as being off-key and a poor performer, Madonna managed to violate the EBU’s principle of non-political engagement by adding the Israeli and Palestinian flags to the back of two dancers,” tweeted Reuters Paris Bureau chief Luke Baker. “What a waste of money she was.”

U.K. TV host Graham Norton, who provided BBC commentary of the contest, described it as “a slightly muted response to Madonna in the hall, I would say,” according to the Daily Mail.

The only other pro-Palestinian protest at the event came at the hands of Iceland’s entrant, Hatari, which held up Palestinian flag banners to the camera as its vote total was announced. ■ To see performances, interviews with artists and behind-the-scenes content from this year’s Eurovision Song Contest, visit www.youtube.com/user/eurovision.

Compiled by AJT Staff

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PETS Readers' Pets

Welcome to our fourth annual pet issue. Like the past three years, we asked Jewish Atlanta to submit photos of their fluffy, furry, scaly, feathery and otherwise endearing pets. We promised to publish a gallery of 30 of the best high-resolution photos in our print edition.

All entries were entered for a raffle drawing to win a $25.00 gift card.

YOUR 2019 COVER STAR IS … MEET OUR RAFFLE WINNERS MARKED WITH RIBBONS …

Lucy 7-month-old Pit/Lab Mix Abby Levy of Sandy Springs

Toby - Kara Barron of North Druid Hills 2-year-old Mini Goldendoodle He is a sweet, attention-seeking puppy who gives high fives.

Bowser - Shellie Schmals of Castleberry Hill 5-year-old American Pitbull Terrier He is a sweet, goofy pup who loves to be around people and dance with me!

Maddie - Jenny Mopper of Dunwoody 3-year-old Jack Russell Terrier Maddie loves to go to the dog park every day to play ball and bark at the big dogs.

Thea - Natan Kerendian of Toco Hills 1-year-old Mini Aussie/Westie Mix A rescue puppy, she has traveled cross country twice and loves peanut butter.

Princess Belle – Eti Lazarian of Dunwoody 2-year-old Maltese Princess is the youngest of four sisters, but the older three are human.

Rusty - Alan Feingold of Toco Hills 32-year-old Mixed Breed Strong, almost indestructible frame. Never misbehaves. Quiet. Low maintenance.

Boba - Lauren Olens of Chamblee 1-year-old Golden Doodle Boba thinks she is a lap dog, loves to roll in the mud and makes friends with everyone.

Tofu - Sarah Darrow of Atlanta 13-year-old Pomeranian Tofu is a chocolate and white Pomeranian that I rescued from a puppy mill.

Andrej - Mitch Morrow of Norcross 2 ½-year-old Shih Tzu Mix He is an affectionate, high energy little boy who loves going on walks.

Lucy is cuddly, sweet, and loves her Atlanta Braves!

Maple - Audrey Helfman of Roswell 6-year-old Retriever/Shepherd/Boxer/Beagle mix A rescue from AHS 6 years ago, she is a playful, silly, smart member of our family.

Oscar - Dani Weiss of Decatur 2-year-old Cavachon Oscar is a funny, cuddly and lovable Cavachon. He’s a heart stealer.

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Precious - Martha Jo Katz of East Cobb 14-year-old Rescue Black and white long hair kitty with green eyes, beautiful markings and very smart.

Ling Ling - Aarti Jaiswar of Druid Hills 11-year-old Miniature Schnauzer A happy, playful girl who loves smiling, gives lots of snuggles and treats!

Zoey - Field Family of Johns Creek 1-year-old Mix Zoey's hobbies include protecting our property by barking at squirrels.

Ziggy - Debbie Levy of Midtown 2-year-old Miniature Australian Shepherd Our bilingual Ziggy can understand Hebrew and English and lives for running.

Diesel - Karen E. Levy of South Buckhead 16-year-old Miniature Pinscher/Schnauzer Diesel has a lot of personality and at 16 years old, he's barely slowing down.

Zoe - Brian Smith of Midtown 3-year-old Doodle She’s is the sweetest dog around.

She’s famous in midtown.

Cleo - Melissa Harari of Brookhaven 1 ½-year-old Calico/Tabby Mix Cleo is the queen of the house and loves to play with her brother, Simba.

Custard - Kim Urbach of Dunwoody 3-4-year old Terrier/Shih Tzu Mix Custard is sweet, warm and friendly and so good with other dogs and kids.

MaggieJo - Carrie Lorman of Sandy Springs 11-year-old Cocker Spaniel We adopted her from the Fulton County Humane Society. It was love at first sight.

Sadie Mae - Julie Rice of Dunwoody 5-year-old Bernese Mountain Dog We foster for a Bernese rescue organization and could not bear for Sadie to leave us.

Arabella Diva - Bradley Rudy of East Cobb 2-year-old Ragamuffin She is a beautiful and sassy kitten who loves treats and hanging with her family.

Akira - Gina Gory of Roswell 9-year-old German Shepherd Akira is the heart of our home. We rescued her and can't imagine our lives without her.

Bunya - Sam Solomon of Sandy Springs 16-year-old Rabbit Bunya is a house bunny who advocates for the House Rabbit Society. #AdoptDontShop

Sophie - Suzie Kowitz of Woodstock 1-year-old Ginger Persian A playful kitty who thinks she is a puppy, she loves to “meep” or “chirp,” give hugs.

Gigi & Magu - Norrie & Ivo Horak of Smyrna 6-year-old Bouvier des Flandres They are giant, friendly fluff balls who can hear an apple being sliced from upstairs.

Penelope - David & Daniela Britton of Peachtree Corners 22-month-old Sulcata Tortoise A friendly and gentle 11-ounce giantto-be living the slow, good life.

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We are honored to win the Atlanta Jewish Times Best Veterinarian award!

At Dunwoody Animal Medical Center, our mission is to develop and nurture long term relationships with the people and pets of our community so that they will have the highest quality veterinary care and customer service.

We offer a wide range of veterinary services including: • Minimally Invasive Surgical Techniques (Laparoscopic) for spays, bladder stones, gastropexy and other abdominal procedures • Ultrasonography • Dental Care • Penn Hip Certification for Hip Dysplasia Evaluation • Pain management for osteoarthritis • Online pharmacy options • Allergy testing

Benjamin & Franklin - Ben Franklin Academy in Druid Hills 9-month-old Ragdoll Ben and Franklin are our school's "house cats."They live at our school and love to learn and play with others.

Cody Jack - Joe & Lori Freeman of Dunwoody 14-year-old Cockapoo Cody is a happy, fun loving dog who is very down to earth, though his mother was a Countess.

Fifi Hope - Stephanie Maya of Dunwoody 7-year-old Teacup Maltese She is not only my service dog, but also my child and we celebrated Mother’s Day.

Bernie - Lisa Handman & Harvey Taratoot of Alpharetta 13-year-old cat Rescued at 4 weeks, we had no idea how large this gentle giant would be!

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Thea with Natan Kerendian.

Yoffi with Amy Elfersy.

Taffy with Erika Markson.

Cleo with Melissa Harari.

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Dr. Robert Schick has been an animal dermatologist for more than 30 years.

The Sandy Springs BluePearl facility is believed to be the largest private specialty animal hospital in Georgia.

Pet Health Care Advances Mirror Human Treatments

By Bob Bahr Much has changed in the 30 years since Dr. Robert Schick first came to Atlanta, fresh from his post-graduate training to become the first veterinarian here to specialize in dermatology.

Since then, specialized veterinary care for animals has become commonplace. It mirrors, in many ways, the growth of advanced care in medicine for humans, although there’s often a time lag, Dr. Schick said.

“We mimic and parallel human medicine, but we are usually 20 years behind. But we are beginning to see more sub-specialties within veterinary medicine. We have not only radiologists, but interventional radiologists, for example.

All those things we are seeing in human medicine, we are seeing in veterinary medicine, too.”

When Dr. Schick began practicing, he was the first to use such tools as carbon dioxide lasers to remove tumors and other growths from animal skin. Today you can have Magnetic Resonance Imaging done on your pet without ever leaving the hospital. If you need computer assisted tomography images, BluePearl Pet Hospital in Sandy Springs, where Dr. Schick practices, can order up a CAT scan for the family cat or radioiodine I-131 treatments to cure thyroid disorders in felines.

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The BluePearl Animal Hospital in Sandy Springs has five surgical suites and 19 exam rooms.

veterinary oncologist in the city when Dr. Schick began practicing. Now BluePearl has two, just at its Sandy Springs location, one a sub-specialist in radiation oncology. According to the American Veterinary Medicine Association there are more than 20 distinct specialties requiring board certification.

What has changed over the years, Dr. Schick notes, is not only how we care for our animals, but how we care about our animals.

“We see pet owners who value animals pretty much like a family member, just like a furry family member. They

want to give their pet the best possible care, just like they would give a child.”

Often, treatments can cost thousands of dollars, and while pet health insurance is available, most people can expect to pay fees that sometimes are as large as fees for human health care.

Dr. Schick credits his father, who was a pioneering medical radiologist in Florida during the 1950s, with inspiring him to become an animal specialist. His father was born into a wealthy Jewish family in Vienna that lost almost everything during the Holocaust, except his ability to learn and adapt to a new life.

“My father saw all his possessions in Europe went away, but when he came to the United States, he had the one thing that Hitler couldn’t take away – his brain.

He was an unbelievably good physician and a Jewish scholar I learned a lot from.

So learning to be a doctor like him was the way Judaism became important to me.”

The veterinary medical market, particularly in the United States, is expected to continue to have healthy growth in the years ahead. Because we care for our pets the way we do, Forbes magazine reported that U.S pet industry spending was expected to reach $72 billion last year.

Advanced pet care innovation came with a big name. The BluePearl corporation, which has three specialized pet hospitals in the Atlanta area, is owned

by Mars Petcare, a division of the Mars Corporation. It’s the same company that makes M&M’s and Snickers candy bars.

The company owns more than 2,000 clinics and hospitals in 21 states and also makes and markets the well-known brands of Royal Canin and Pedigree dog foods. In the last four years, it has bought out its only real competitor in the United States and expanded internationally in Britain. Today it is one of the largest pet nutrition and veterinary care providers in the world.

BluePearl Pet Hospital in Sandy Springs is believed to be the largest private multi-specialty hospital in Georgia.

There are 19 exam rooms and five surgical suites, and the hospital is open 24 hours every day for emergency care. ■

PETS

Birds of a Feather: Dr. Fairchild Tweets for Real

By Marcia Caller Jaffe

I adored the book “Alex & Me” by Jewish scientist Dr. Irene Pepperberg about her relationship with Alex, an African gray parrot. When Alex got jealous that another bird might be too smart, he would purposely train them incorrectly.

Thus, I was delighted to meet veterinarian Steve Fairchild, and to learn that he treats a variety of birds in his East Cobb practice. “Many birds are highly intelligent. They are very observant, have great memories, and some species are great problem solvers. The more intelligent the bird, the more interaction and mental stimulation they require to thrive and stay healthy.”

Fly in as Dr. Fairchild shines some aviary light.

Jaffe: In your practice you are seeing more folks with birds as pets?

Fairchild: I see a slight increase in bird owners in East Cobb. But there is a more substantial increase in more urban areas, where people are living in apartments and condos, where either pets like cats and dogs are not allowed or space is

es from $25 to $100 for smaller birds to several thousand dollars for larger parrots and macaws. Maintenance for the birds is related, again, to their respective sizes; larger species require larger cages and areas to play, more feed and larger toys. Some species also have more A parrotlet named Ocean is among specialized diets, Jaffe: Can one get Dr. Steve Fairchild’s patients. which tend to be more a bird if there is a cat expensive. Smaller birds may only cost or dog at home?

Fairchild: Birds can be owned by dog about $20 a month to maintain; larger and cat owners, but precautions must be breeds can cost much more. taken to prevent interactions, which may Jaffe: What about the health of birds end in the bird’s demise. Cats pose the greater threat as they are usually more and passing of diseases?

Fairchild: Common ailments for able to climb and jump than dogs. Larger birds may be able to better protect them- birds include respiratory infections, leg selves, but common sense and caution and wing injuries, diseases of the skin should always be used when predators and feathers, eye infections and injuries and nutritional disorders. Birds are very and prey animals are housed together. sensitive to temperature changes and Jaffe: Is it expensive to maintain a chemicals in the air. There are several diseases that can be transmitted from bird?

Fairchild: The initial purchase rang- birds to humans. By buying healthy birds inadequate. They are also a better choice for those who have allergies to dog or cat dander. Most birds thrive when they have constant interaction and stimulation. Daily care is required for clean water and fresh food as well as cage cleaning.

from reputable breeders or stores, and by using good hygiene after handling them and cleaning up after them, most of these illnesses can be avoided Jaffe: I have heard of folks accounting for birds in their wills.

Fairchild: Parakeets may live up to 10 to 15 years; larger parrots and macaws may live up to 50 to 60 or more. Obviously, the typical lifespan of the bird to be adopted should be taken into consideration, as upkeep and medical expenses will be higher, and special arrangements may be needed as these longer life span birds may outlive their owners.

Jaffe: Are you linked into the rise of falconry?

Fairchild: Falconry has increased in popularity and has also been used to handle rodent and unwanted bird problems and promote wildlife education and conservation. I started providing first aid and rescue medicine to raptors such as owls and hawks many years ago when I practiced in Habersham County, and provide medical treatment for some routine problems with raptors used for falconry now. ■

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This paper cutout collage portrait, "Kalua," incorporates symbols for a school along with an open book to show Kalua being a good listener for young children learning to read aloud. Notice how Kalua wore various props, such as reading glasses.

An Artistic Way to Remember

By Kevin C. Madigan

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Merilee Kelley, who ordered the commission, provided many reference photos such as this one to portray Kalua. Kelley was the chair of READing Paws at the time.

Flora Rosefsky is not a traditional artist. Known for her work with mixed media, collage and Judaic art, Rosefsky spends much of her time creating art using scissors and glue sticks instead of paint brushes.

“My thing is working with scissors. There’s no drawing lines in pencil,” Rosefsky said during a visit to her Decatur studio. Inspired by Henri Matisse, she wields paper cutouts of ephemera such as photographs and letters to assemble singular pieces of art.

“It’s very immediate, it’s satisfying, and it’s very approachable, and not precious,” she said. “If you make a mistake, you get another piece of paper. You can edit things, and layer. You have to experiment.”

In recent years Rosefsky has been accepting commissions for portraits in this style from pet owners who want something tangible as a memento of a departed dog or cat.

“Quite a few commissions are about dogs who have died. One woman wrote a poem about her dog, so that became a part of the piece. They are very personal,” Rosefsky said. Another client presented Rosefsky with an ice cooler filled to the brim with pictures and items the dog had owned in its lifetime. “There’s usually a story: if they liked hiking or playing in water, or riding in cars, etc.”

She pointed out that familiarity with her style is important. “There’s an element of surprise. It’s not a realistic rendition, but my own interpretation, a

sort of caricature.” Rosefsky warned that commissions are trickier than regular work. “You don’t know what the final work is going to look like. I want you to love that piece, but it may not turn out to be what you expected.”

The idea for pet portraits began some years ago when Rosefsky conducted a workshop for youngsters in Atlanta.

“There was a program called READing Paws to encourage children to read aloud,” she explained. “Teachers don’t always have time to sit and listen to each kid, so dogs are trained to sit in front of the kids and (listen). They have either a stuttering problem or an esteem problem where they’re afraid to make a mistake, but dogs don’t criticize them, so they become more fluent.”

The director of READing Paws, Melissa Saul, saw Rosefsky’s work and commissioned several portraits of dogs in the program, some of whom she owned.

“These paper cutout collages are absolutely magnificent in both appearance and texture,” Saul told the AJT. “Boone, a Newfoundland/Bernese Mountain Dog, now hangs prominently in my living room and it meant the world to me to be able to bring him home. The piece is just gorgeous and reminds me so much of my dog. He looks a little bit like my first therapy dog, Cassie, who was a Black Labrador Retriever/Chow mix. When I look at Boone, it brings back fond memories of my sweet Cassie and Gina (my therapy dog at that time) and of my time spent with Flora.”

Another early client was Jeff Alperin. “We commissioned Flora to make

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After attending Atlanta’s Exotic Bird Fair in Norcross, taking several reference photos, she created a colorful macaw parrot portrait to add to her portfolio.

Rosefsky’s daughter, Ellen Cohen, has a family of six, including their beloved yellow lab. It was Cohen’s idea to add family pets to her mother’s portfolio of children and adult paper cutout portraits.

one of her special paper collages of our dog Fluffer. With little more than paper, scissors and glue, she perfectly captured Fluffer’s sassy spirit.” Shelley Alperin agreed. “I think Jeff captured my sentiments exactly. That piece of art is now a keepsake since she is no longer with us.

I have also found Flora’s Judaic art to be particularly meaningful and unique.”

A pet Rosefsky particularly loved portraying was a Golden Retriever named Susan. Her owner, Sue Landa, ordered a portrait of Susan as a gift for her husband. Susan had been a service dog that Landa took to senior citizen centers to entertain the residents, catching balls,

and just being friendly.

“In the photos Sue sent to me for references, you can see an actual smile on the dog’s face, which I think I was able to capture. Sue and her husband were more than happy with the result,” Rosefsky said.

Some of the proceeds from Rosefsky’s pet portrait commissions go to Animal Hope & Wellness, an organization championed by her 17-year-old granddaughter Iris Wickham. According to its website, the rescue group takes in animals that have been abused, neglected, left behind and simply forgotten. “Animals don’t have a voice,” Wickham said.

“We have to be a voice for them.” ■

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"Miss Susan," a special holiday pet portrait gift for the client’s husband, exuded the outgoing personality of this happy Golden Retriever service dog, whose reference photos showed the dog actually smiling. According to Rosefsky, Sue Landa, who ordered the portrait, had the same warm personality and big smile, just like Miss Susan.

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Greg Ames uses a thick glove on which to perch his red-tailed hawk, whom he has trained to kill prey.

Beside his wife, Linda, stands Greg, a master falconer who trains the birds at their home.

Linda Ames holds Olivia, the barn owl.

Olivia has bonded with Greg.

and Olivia (weighing only 1.4 pounds) can be in the same space, he exclaimed, “Heck, no, she would be his lunch!” On the other hand, Olivia has a propensity for frozen mice.

squirrel might chew off the toe of a bird in a tussle.

Falconry: The Sport of Kings

By Marcia Caller Jaffe I am fascinated with birds, especially the recent spate of videos with exotic males performing elaborate dances to attract females. A “60 Minutes” episode last year featured a young Oklahoma woman, a master falconer, who traveled to Mongolia to work with birds in the ancient tradition.

At a recent Jewish community event I met Linda Ames, who mentioned that her husband Greg has a barn owl and red-tailed hawk on their Marietta property and is a master falconer.

Greg’s knowledge and experience are apparent, and he notes the best advice for a happy marriage is a “separate freezer,” as his is loaded with squirrels, rodents and rabbits that he catches and orders off the internet. Sixty pounds of frozen rodents will feed Ames’ birds for three months, along with what he catches. A hawk can feed on a frozen squirrel for three to four days.

Ames took up falconry upon retirement. He served a two-year apprenticeship before becoming a “master falconer.”

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“Wild animals are never tamed. They do not have the emotional capacity of a family pet relationship. Everything is based on food.”

The History of Falconry Falconry is training birds to hunt for the trainer. The sport goes back more than 3,000 years to Persian and Chinese cultures, according to the International Association for Falconry. It can be traced back to Mesopotamia in 2000 B.C.E. and was later adopted by Europeans in the Middle Ages as the “sport of kings,” according to IAF and other online sources.

In America it is highly regulated. The majority of birds taken from the wild under 1 year old are red-tailed hawks. The American kestrel is second most popular.

Olivia the Owl Ames rescued his owl Olivia from a demolition site when she was just a week old; so he is her “hard imprint first living creature/parent.” She is often kept on a leash in an 8-by-8-foot mew. She will come to him when called from 60 feet away. When asked if the red-tailed hawk

Falconry as Sport Falconry begins with trapping a grown bird, then hunting together for five to six weeks, Ames explained. He revealed that it’s his job to “scare up the game” (rabbits, squirrels, other birds) and have the hawk land it. Then the hawk gives it up to him. Note that the bird will not “bring” it to him. Ames has chicken gizzards in his pocket that he throws 10 feet away, which is used in exchange for Ames to claim “the kill.”

When asked about longevity, Ames stated that hawks don’t live as long as owls (up to 20 years). Hawks in the wild may make it five to seven years. Some have been known to hunt with the same falconer for 18 years. A particularly vicious enemy of the hawk is the horned owl, which strikes at night when birds are most vulnerable.

Also, according to Ames, a mean

Male Versus Female Falconers prefer female birds because they are bigger and better at hunting game. “Though males are faster and more agile, but one-third smaller.”

When it comes to examining a bird to determine its gender, Ames laughed, “You’d be crazy to try to look behind, resisting three-inch talons to check that out.” When it comes to romance, the male and female perform acrobatics in the sky and spin around as a prelude to land and copulate. They mate for life, and the male stays with the nest and helps feed the chicks.

On the Lighter Side Ames said he has yet to see his hawk’s red tail. “Right now it is black and brown, but after he molts, it should come in red.” Ames takes the birds to show at schools and events. “After all, I don’t want this to be a job. It’s a hobby, but it’s a lot of work. And remember, ‘Don’t give the spouse access to the freezer.’” ■

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Veterinarian Behaviorists Can Analyze Your Pets

By Marcia Caller Jaffe For Satchmo, a rescued Greyhound, the change in Georgia’s fireworks law in 2015 was the last straw.

A 4-year-old at the time, Satchmo had long exhibited noise phobia, not uncommon in dogs, but mostly resulting from thunder during storms, or from fireworks during celebrations for the Fourth of July or New Year’s Eve. The State of Georgia, however, legalized the use of “consumer fireworks” on any day from 10 a.m. to 11:59 p.m.

“We could be just out walking, the fireworks would go off and Satchmo’s anxiety level would shoot sky high,” said Satchmo’s owner (or, in pet parlance, parent) Sharon Rosenfeld. “He no longer wanted to go for a walk. He got to a point that he was concerned fireworks would go off and he was always waiting for them.”

After some searching, a professional dog trainer gave the East Cobb family the name of one of only three board-certified veterinarian behaviorists in the state, and the only one in the metro Atlanta area.

Dr. Lynne Seibert said thunder, fireworks and gunshots are all problems for animals with noise phobia.

“The prevalence of noisy celebrations is quite challenging,” says Seibert of Veterinary Behavior Consultants in Roswell.

“The Southeast is difficult for noise phobic dogs because there are so many pop-up storms. Noise phobia is pretty common in dogs. According to one study, 20 percent of dogs are affected. Another study gives a higher percentage.” Seibert said she heard of one case where a dog actually ate through drywall in a house during a thunderstorm.

Although Seibert sees dogs like Satchmo, most dogs brought to her have aggression issues. Some need help with house training and some with repetitive behaviors.

With cats, she sees over-grooming, new cat introduction and failure to use litter boxes. She also helps pets become acclimated to babies in the house.

Being board-certified isn’t species specific, Seibert said. “We must learn about all species.” She mostly sees dogs, cats and birds, which were the focus of her research, but she also sees exotic small mammals and horses.

Seibert grew up with pets but didn’t always know that she wanted to be a veterinarian. She received her undergraduate degree in biochemistry from Indiana University and her veterinary medicine degree from the University of Tennessee. She practiced general medicine and surgery before returning to graduate school, and a residency program.

“I was in general practice in the metropolitan New York area and felt that we were doing a terrible job with behavioral problems,” she recalled. “I didn’t know how to help the animals, which was just unacceptable, so I went back to school.” She completed her master’s and doctoral degrees in psychology and animal behavior at the University of Georgia. She also completed a threeyear clinical residency in behavior medicine at UGA, leading to board certification with the American College of Veterinary Behaviorists. According to Seibert, there are only 86 board-certified behaviorists throughout the world.

Although any veterinarian can prescribe medicine for an animal’s anxiety, most don’t have much behavioral training, Seibert noted. “Most veterinarian colleges

Dr. Lynne Seibert with one of her many pets, Beatrix.

Satchmo is one of many dogs with noise phobia.

don’t even have a basic course in animal behavior.” She compared regular veterinarians to primary care physicians for humans, while animal behaviorists are the equivalent of psychiatrists.

Of course, animals can’t report if they feel better after treatment, but Seibert explained that she “tries to have some markers in mind for pet parents to gauge improvement.”

She recommends that an owner of a pet with some kind of behavioral problem start with their own veterinarian. “Any behavioral symptom could have an underlying medical condition,” she said. “If a dog is acting aggressively, it can be pain-related, so you should always start with a vet. They may decide it’s a training issue.”

Seibert’s experience with animals isn’t relegated to

her work. She’s the owner of three dogs, six birds and two cats – all rescued – and a house pig “which is the only pet I got intentionally,” she said, laughing. “I love my pig.”

Still, her work keeps her pretty busy, six or seven days a week. She books appointments a month in advance. Compared to other veterinarian specialties, like surgery, “a behavior specialist is a bargain,” she added.

“They charge less than some local trainers.”

Rosenfeld certainly feels it’s been a good investment taking her dog to Seibert, who tried a few different prescriptions on Satchmo before finding the right one to alleviate his noise phobia. “She didn’t over-medicate him, and the drugs didn’t change his personality. Now he’s no longer paralyzed and will go on walks. To me, it’s a big thing.” ■

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By Bob Bahr

of Our Times,” Pelley writes that “the fastest way to destroy a democracy is to poiScott Pelley, the longson the information. time correspondent for the “The dividing line that CBS “60 Minutes,” who often matters now,” he writes, “is reported on the Middle East, the one between journalism visited Atlanta last week and and junk. The 2016 presidenwarned about of the possibiltial campaign was the first ity of a new Cold War. Not in history in which citizens like the one that divided East were awash in false stories and West after World War II, masquerading as news.” but the Cold War he sees de“Truth Worth Telling” He then went on to developing in this country.

by Scott Pelley was scribe an exercise that he He told the Atlanta Press published May 21. created in a “60 Minutes” Club that he fears “Americans are withdrawing into digital cita- documentary about just how easy it is, dels where they are just consuming news with a small budget and with a little comwhich confirms what they are already puter skill, to quickly spread the most thinking. It gives a very warm feeling, but outrageous lies masquerading as news.

Pelley outlined how he and a “60 Minit is not a way to run a democracy.”

Pelley went on to say that “if we utes” producer worked with a Nevada continue to pull ourselves apart in these computer consultant to quickly set up a digital citadels then we face another Cold number of fictitious Twitter accounts to populate the internet with the false stoWar, but this time a Cold Civil War.” He spells out his fears even more ries they had written.

It was something that was replicated clearly in the concluding chapter of his in well-funded campaigns on social media new book published May 21.

In “Truth Worth Telling – A Report- in 2016 with millions of phony accounts er’s Search for Meaning in the Stories peddling lies designed to inflame and di-

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mon as the longtime pro. vide American voters.

When the air raid siren In the book he accuses went off in their Baghdad the masters of the new inhotel, he was surprised not formation age, Facebook to see Simon taking cover and Google, of making in the air raid shelter, as he “billions of dollars without had done. Instead he found taking adequate responsihim on the roof of their bility for what they distribhotel broadcasting live to ute.” viewers in America, while Responsibility, he notbombs exploded around ed, is having reporters, edihim. tors and fact-checkers to Scott Pelley spoke at the That was, as Pelley back up news. “People who Atlanta Press Club as part pointed out in his book, care deeply about seeking of a national book tour. just one example of the truth for democracy are hard work, the personal danger, and the called journalists.”

In his talk to the Atlanta press he respect for truth that social media compapointed out that the journalist he most nies do little to encourage or support.

When America goes to war, or for admired was his American Jewish colleague at CBS, Bob Simon, who grew up that matter becomes a part of any imporin the Bronx, but who lived and worked tant event that tests American democrafor many years in Israel covering just cy, it depends on independent, unbiased reporting, not computer bots and inventabout every conflict in the Middle East.

“I learned more from Bob Simon ed stories and lies, he said. than just about anybody,” Pelley told the “As James Madison pointed out in press club. the early years of the Republic,” Pelley He described an incident in 1991, told his media audience, “the right to a when both were covering the Iraq war, free press is the right upon which all othhe as a novice foreign correspondent, Si- er rights stand.” ■

Shulman’s “Pharma Man” is basically indescribable with thousands of expired pills attached to their area of use (“except for the misplaced male brain,” he notes).

Photos by Duane Stork // Scott Shulman poses with physician wife Rhonda Taubin in his workshop to display “LOVE,” composed of 1,830

deck screws. Note the “E” is in progress. Shulman does not sell his work, which goes to decorate his medical offices or local charities.

Chai Style Art Doc Shulman Nails It Beloved by his patients at Laureate Medical Group Jaffe: Elaborate on what is actually going on behind for his energy and engagement, Scott Shulman spends the scenes in your modern Dunwoody home. what free time he has in his lower level workshop amid Shulman: I am interested in putting different mashelves of his mini Home Depot. Shulman, who claims terial and textures together to use or give away. I don’t that he cannot draw in a traditional way, is imagining sell my pieces as I do not want my hobby to become a and executing repurposed and often odd “job.” I first have the idea, then go about dematerials, like garage door fittings, into signing it. Each project runs about 30 to 60 giant-sized sculptures, sophisticated furnihours of my spare time. For a guy, it’s fanture, rockets, sparkling fish, and anything tastical that I lean towards hearts, love and else that can be lacquered, nailed, layered, floral patterns. twisted or even envisioned into art.

“He gets a lot of really nice feedback Jaffe: What happens in your lower levon his work, which fuels his creativity,” said el workshop?

Shulman’s wife, Rhonda Taubin, a brain inShulman: I am coordinating at least jury doctor at the Shepherd Center. “In terms three projects at once. Here you see my two of the things he has made for our home, we Marcia adjoining rooms with thousands of nails, basically have the same taste. I thought the Caller Jaffe play sand, hot glue, acrylic paints, and drill 600-pound media center was pretty major.” bits all categorized. Then there’s MDF [meAlongside fluffy and friendly Bernedoodle Juno, dium density fiberboard] used for smooth surfaces, and Shulman said, “I watch HDTV to learn what design play sand to create surface texture. I am also accumuideas NOT to do. When any projects go awry, they get lating empty LaCroix cans for one project, and corks, discarded into an awaiting Bagster in my driveway.” which I am individually dying red by hand, for another.

Step into Shulman’s world of hearts, old sewing machine parts, garage door gaskets, corks, deck screws Jaffe: What are your forays into crafting furniture? and soda cans, not necessarily in that order.

Shulman: For the 19-foot-tall great room wall, I

constructed a 10-foot media stand out of seven poles, each made from three 2-by-6-foot boards. It’s extremely heavy, and I had to have four others help me install it.

I envisioned this odd shaped triangle for a powder room sink console made from MDF, textured faux painted drywall mud, and cherry wood. The red line was a last-minute design touch and fix for a slight miscalculation.

When my sons were younger, I designed themed rooms for them. One was outer space with a rocket ship out of electrical tape and cardboard piling forms.

The other was very industrial-looking, created around workshop tools with a level and open end wrench hat rack; a miter saw clock; a toothbrush holder made from progressively larger putty knives and yellow and black construction tape; and a blue roofing tarp over a 2-inch dowel with ball peen and claw hammer ends for a window treatment.

The coat rack at the front door was built for its utility out of concrete, wood and metal.

For the kids’ bar mitzvah favors, I made 13 acrylic layered Lazy Susans for the adult guests.

Jaffe: Describe your self-portrait collage and the circumstances behind it.

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Shulman built this sink console for their guest powder room. To make it distinctive, he added a scarlet red horizontal line. The corner was such an odd shape, he thought he would be the best one to craft it.

The Shulman great room is designed around his TV media unit, left, and the T-shaped oil they commissioned from James Way, “Clouds on Canvas,” which used five gallons of paint.

Shulman: Initially I made it as a donation for an auction for the MJCC Habima [Theatre] program.

When my mother-in-law pointed out that it was subliminally about my own life, I pleaded to buy it back from the winning bidder. You can see my stethoscope and banana mouth, chewing gum teeth, paint brush eyebrows, cell phone (on which I am always talking), cars, watch, trips to Arizona, Judaica, and, of course, my receding hair style. Somehow none of this was intentional.

Jaffe: What is the message within your fitness room?

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Shulman: The workout equipment is in the center.

I created the orange stripe along the walls in a zigzag pattern to mimic the path of life’s ups and downs. The thinner black line shows the path we actually take.

There are bumps in the road, but we hopefully get to the “ultimate good.”

Jaffe: How are you filling the walls of your medical offices?

Shulman: The Laureate Medical Group has been nice enough to let me fill many of the office’s blank

Shulman created this self-portrait (above) for a Marcus JCC Habima Theatre auction, then bought it back when his mother-in-law figured out that it was autobiographical.

walls. There are currently 38 pieces in four offices. I am working on four major pieces now for our Cherokee office and one for our Forsyth office. The 2,700 varied red-hued corks will fill an 8-foot heart encased with garage door insulation gaskets. Note that there will be two errant, lone, lime-colored corks just to add interest.

Jaffe: What are the most unusual, “out of the box” works you’ve created?

Shulman: The 6-foot-1-inch pill-laden man covered

ARTS Shulman smiles as he tediously adheres each cork for his heart sculpture. Note that he will use two limegreen corks mixed in with thousands of red corks.

Shulman crafted this very heavy U.S. map with used sewing machine parts given to him by a patient.

with expired medicines and various pharmaceutical paraphernalia.

In the lower level is a map of the U.S. that I composed with 25 pounds of used commercial sewing machine parts a patient gave me. It’s very heavy and one of my few horizontally-oriented projects.

Jaffe: This 6-foot pill conversation piece is....

Shulman: I call him “Pharma Man,” a mannequin where I have placed 3,000 real expired pills in the corresponding place in the human body and

alongside the organs where they are used. Note the antidepressants Lunesta and purposefully misplaced male brain.

This cannot be displayed in a public place because of my liability and people trying to steal the Viagra. ■ Note in the recently published “2019 Readers’ Choice Awards” Best of Jewish Atlanta, health and wellness/family physician/internist category, Laureate Medical Group took first place, and Shulman separately scored third place. Double honors!

Cooperative pup Juno, a Bernese Mountain poodle, enjoys her spot on the master bed between two original heart lacquer works by Shulman.

Above: Shulman constructed this “Marilyn Monroe” mixed media for his stair landing between the sconces. Below: In tip-top shape, Shulman painted the unpredictable orange lines on his gym walls to designate life’s journey.

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CALENDAR CANDLE-LIGHTING TIMES

FRIDAY, MAY 31

Mental Health Awareness Shabbat Dinners – Various locations around Atlanta. Mental Health Doesn’t Rest on Shabbat. One in five U.S. adults experience a mental health condition over the course of a year. This is the last dinner in the month of May, which is Mental Health Awareness Month. Host or attend a Shabbat dinner to connect and show that mental health education and support is a priority in the Jewish community. Learn more, share your Shabbat dinner details and access Shabbat and mental health resources on The Blue Dove Foundation website, www.mentalhealthshabbat.org. #QuietingTheSilence.

Bechukotai: Friday, May 31, 2019, light candles at 8:25 p.m.

Saturday, June 1, 2019, Shabbat ends at 9:26 p.m.

Bamidbar: Friday, June 7, 2019, light candles at 8:29 p.m.

Saturday, June 8, 2019, Shabbat ends at 9:31 p.m.

Shavuot: Saturday, June 8, 2019, light candles after 9:31 p.m.

Sunday, June 9, 2019, light candles after 9:31 p.m.

Monday, June 10, 2019, holiday ends at 9:32 p.m. to eat the other 335 days of the year.

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NoCrumbsLeft.com, has healthful and great tasting answers. $36 for general admission ticket with one hardcover copy of book, $56 for two general admission tickets and one book. For more information, www.bit.ly/2H8PaEV.

SUNDAY, JUNE 2

Family & Career Services, 4549 Chamblee Dunwoody Road, Atlanta, from 1 to 2 p.m. A special day for dads and daughters to bond and strengthen communication. Dads bring your daughters, ages 10 to 16 years old, and join us for an afternoon of fun activities, conversation and connection. Take a moment to see the world through your daughters’ eyes. Free. For more information, www.bit.ly/2JkLjXA.

Beth Jacob Annual Dinner of Honor – Congregation Beth Jacob, 1855 Lavista Road, Atlanta, from 6 to 8 p.m.

Join Beth Jacob as its celebrates more than 75 years of community service and honors its dedicated members and supporters. Cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and a gourmet dinner. $118 per person. For tickets and more information, www.bethjacobatlanta.org/dinner.

Torah Study With Rabbi Dorsch at Huntcliff I – Sunrise at Huntcliff Summit I, 8592 Roswell Road, Sandy Springs, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Join Rabbi Dorsch for an informal Torah study class. Free. For more information, www.bit.ly/2J5zRim.

West Paces Ferry Road NW, Atlanta, from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Featuring Michael Dobbs, author and researcher, United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, in conversation with Rick Folbaum, anchor, CNN International. Join Dobbs as he describes the individual stories of escape and tragedy and explores the human impact of Americans’ responses to the refugee crisis in the 1930s and 1940s. “The Unwanted” will be available for purchase during the event. The book is part of a groundbreaking educational initiative at the museum that includes the new Americans and the Holocaust exhibition. Tickets: $10 per person; $5 with coupon code: LEC34.

For more information and to purchase tickets, www.bit.ly/1NNvgdT.

THURSDAY, JUNE 6

Atlanta Jewish Academy – 8th Grade Recognition Ceremony – Atlanta Jewish Academy, 5200 Northland Drive, Atlanta, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.. Free. For more information, www.bit.ly/2vYpDrj.

A Page from the Book Festival presents Teri Turner – Marcus JCC, 5342 Tilly Mill Road, Atlanta, from 1 to 3 p.m. In Conversation with Myleik Teele, founder and creator of curlBOX. One of the toughest things about the Whole30 meal plan is knowing what 26 | MAY 31, 2019 ATLANTA JEWISH TIMES

Etz Chaim, 1190 Indian Hills Parkway NE, Marietta, from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m.

The theme is “The People Who Choose.”

Join Etz Chaim in hearing stories from congregants who converted to Judaism along with a complimentary Torah study led by Rabbi Dorsch. Dairy desserts will be provided. Free. For more information, www.bit.ly/2Vp1gxe.

The Unwanted: America, Auschwitz, and a Village Caught in Between – Atlanta History Center, 130

MONDAY, JUNE 3

Because We Have Daughters – Jewish

SATURDAY, JUNE 8

Tikkun Leil Shavuot – Congregation

TUESDAY, JUNE 4

ORT My School – Woodson Park Academy, 20 Evelyn Way, Atlanta, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Join ORT Next Gen, Repair the World, and The Sixth Point for a day of polishing up a local elementary school with other Jewish Young Professionals. Breakfast will be provided.

Free. For more information, www.bit. ly/2vW5vGl.

old and their families. Do you want to learn some magic? This summer at the Breman, you’ll have your chance. Every week a staff member or a visiting guest magician will perform and teach magic that you can do using items you have around the house. By summer’s end you’ll be a regular Houdini. Free for members, regular admission for nonmembers. For more information, www.bit.ly/2FRA3yP.

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.

Magical Mondays – William Breman Jewish Heritage Museum, 1440 Spring St. NW, Atlanta, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. For children ages 6 to 12 years

FRIDAY, JUNE 7

Friday Night Live – Congregation Shearith Israel, 1180 University Drive,

SUNDAY, JUNE 9

Shavuot Party – Chabad Intown on The BeltLine, 730 Ponce De Leon Place NE, Atlanta, from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Join in for a children’s program, dairy brunch and ice cream buffet. Open to children of all ages. Free. RSVP, www.chabadintown.org/shavuot.

JUNE 11- JUNE 28

Conditioned Minds Summer Camps @ AJA – Atlanta Jewish Academy, 5200 Northland Drive, Atlanta, at various times. Summer camps will be led by the pros at Conditioned Minds, nationally recognized as one of the best mental/physical leadership sports training systems. They are offering three options for June camps at AJA. The camps use training techniques developed for middle school, high school and collegelevel teams. Former Atlanta Hawks player Dikembe Mutombo will be a guest instructor during each week of this camp. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to receive coaching and

MAY 31-JUNE 13 feedback from one of Atlanta’s most famous players. Students from across the Atlanta area are encouraged to register. For times, dates and to register, www.tinyurl.com/CMcamps19.

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THURSDAY, JUNE 13

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■ Atlanta Group Home celebrated a decade of service to mentally handicapped adults. In the early 1980s, the Kuniansky family bought a ranch-style house in northwest Atlanta and went through a bitter fight with the neighbors to use it as a home for mentally disabled. Later, the administration of the Jewish Tower helped obtain a federal loan to cover the cost of the home and needed renovations.

Rabbi Ariel Asa helped dedicate a community Torah in honor of a woman who passed away, housed at Young Israel Synagogue.

50 Years Ago // May 30, 1969 ■ Mr. and Mrs. Arnold M. Balser and Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Kahn celebrated the b’nai mitzvah of their sons Mark Charles Balser and Joel Kahn on May 31 at Ahavath Achim Synagogue. A kiddush followed the services.

■ Leah Starkman dedicated a community Torah in honor of her mother, Sally, who died at age 83. The scroll was completed by local ■ Congregation Or VeShalom installed new faces in the Atlanta congregational mohel and scribe Rabbi Ariel Asa. The Torah was housed at Young Israel Synagogue scene. Rabbi S. Robert Ichay and his wife Blanchette made their first public appearin Toco Hills. ance as the spiritual leaders of the congregation.

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The Dog and the Butcher Shop

A yíddisher húnt ?

Selma Epstein made a trip to Cohen’s butcher shop every Thursday in preparation for Shabbat. One Thursday she saw something most peculiar: A dog walked right into the butcher shop.

“What’ll it be today?” the butcher asked the dog. “Brisket?”

The dog shook his head.

“Roast?” suggested the butcher.

The dog shook his head.

“Lamb?” tried the butcher.

The dog wagged his tail excitedly.

The butcher wrapped up two pieces of lamb, gave them to the dog and the dog trotted out. The same thing happened the following Thursday and Mrs. Epstein was so intrigued that she decided to follow the dog out of the shop. She saw the dog walk up the steps to a house, stand on his hind legs and ring the doorbell with his nose. A man answered the door and immediately started shouting angrily at the dog.

Mrs. Epstein was incensed. “You should be ashamed of yourself,” she told the man. “That is the cleverest dog I’ve ever seen. He goes to the butcher’s, fetches your food, brings it home and rings the doorbell.

And you treat him like that!”

“That may be,” said the man, “but it’s the fourth time this month that he’s forgotten his key.”

Joke provided by David Minkoff www.awordinyoureye.com

‫ – ַא יידישער הונט‬A Jewish dog?

Pets in Yiddish are líbleche cháyes ‫“ ליבלעכע חיות‬darling beasts.” This oxymoron is typical of Jewish tradition. 12th c. Maimonides wrote “cursed are those who raise dogs and pigs” and 18th c. R. Jacob Emden permitted guard dogs but rejected pets as a “heathen custom.” Yiddish reflects this in expressions like a hunt fardínt dem shtékn – ‫( ַא הונט פארדינט דעם שטעקן‬a dog deserves the stick) and insults like a béyzer húnt – ‫ ַא בייזער הונט‬or “evil dog” for nasty people or the better known kláfte ‫ כלבתא‬or “bitch.”

Pets apart, animals get better press in the sources. G-d made Balaam’s donkey speak to him (Num. 11:28) to avert cursing the Israelites traveling to Canaan and King Solomon apparently (1 Kings 4:33) was so wise, he could talk with animals.

Modernity brought pets into Jewish homes and synagogues. Congregations hold Bark Mitzvahs and rabbis offer blessings for pets.

Recently, pets and Jewishness found new common ground, including books like How to Raise a Jewish Dog and the Workmen’s’ Circle Yiddish courses for dogs and their… pets.

So next time in Central Park, expect to hear things like: Zítsech ‘arop, zis kartófl! ‫רטאפל‬ ָ ‫קא‬ ַ ‫ זיס‬,‫ראּפ‬ ָ ‫ – זיצך ַא‬Sit down, sweet potato!

Kúm ‘ahér, vílde cháyel! ‫ ווילדע חיה‬,‫ – קום אהער‬Come here, you beast!

‫ הינטעלע‬,‫ – זיי ניט קיין חזיר‬Don’t be a pig, puppy dog!

‘Avék fun di féygelach, nóyef! ‫ נואף‬,‫ – ַאוועק פון די פייגעלאך‬Away from the chicks, Romeo!

And here in Piedmont Park? Vi végn zey daugs? - ‫דאגס‬ ַ ‫ ווי וועגן זיי‬- How ‘bout Zey nit keyn cházer, híntele!

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OBITUARIES

Raymond Monroe Schwartz 98, Atlanta

Raymond Monroe Schwartz, 98, passed away March 13, 2019. He was the second son of Oscar and Eva (Richter) Schwartz, born in Bronx, N.Y. on May 15, 1921. He attended elementary school in New York and moved to Atlanta in 1929, where he attend James L. Key Elementary School, Hoke Smith Middle School, and graduated from Boys High School in 1938.

He held several positions in Atlanta before enlisting in the Army Air Corps in February 1942. He served in the 315th Troop Carrier Group, 34th Squadron until May 1945, where he attained the rank of staff sergeant.

He was a radio operator on a C-47 air transport plane. He participated in the major campaigns in the European theater, including Operation Market Garden, D-Day invasion, Operation Overlord, the Battle of the Bulge, Operation Varsity and campaigns in Northern Italy.

He continued his military service in the Army Reserves and served in Financial Corps and Judge Advocate General Corps until 1957, where he attained the rank of first lieutenant.

Following his service, he enrolled in Emory University business school and acquired a business degree in 1947, followed by a law degree in 1953. He practiced law in Atlanta until the age of 93. Earlier in his career, he had trials before the Georgia Supreme Court as well as the United States Supreme Court.

He also was an adjunct professor at Emory business school, where he taught courses in accounting and business law, and the law school, where he taught classes in income taxation as well as courses in personal investing for Emory adult evening classes.

He was a member of both the Georgia and American Bar Associations. He was active for many years with the 315th Troup Carrier Group, U.S. Army Air Corps reunions,

attending many conferences, editing the newsletter and planning reunions. He was an amateur radio operator since 1954, holding a general class license.

He became a mason in 1946 and was a member of the Morningside Lodge # 295, where he served as Worshipful Master in 1970. He was also an active member of the United States Power Squadron in Atlanta and served as its commander in 1975. In addition, he taught classes in Junior Navigation for 23 years.

He attained the rank of Senior Navigator, having completed the full curriculum offered by this organization, and was given life membership in this group, which is now known as America’s Boating Club Atlanta.

He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, the Jewish War Veterans, and Congregation Beth Jacob. He was married for 69 years to Ilse Wolf Schwartz, who preceded him in death in 2014. His son, Ronald, passed away in 2015. He is survived by his daughter, Arlene and her husband, John Kountz.

He was the consummate gentleman with unlimited talent for being at the right place at the right time and doing the right thing when he was there. He didn’t search for adventure; it came to him. He was a devoted father, a wonderful son, and most of all, a true patriot. He was greatly loved and will be dearly missed by all that knew him.

He enjoyed traveling and planning trips and took many cruises with his wife and family. He enjoyed sharing wonderful stories of these trips.

He was interred at Georgia National Cemetery in Canton, where a military funeral and memorial was held in his honor. Contributions can be directed to the National World War II Museum, c/o National Processing Center, P.O. Box 758590, Topeka, KS. 66675-8590 or the Jewish War Veterans of the United States, 1811 R St., NW, Washington, D.C. 20069. Arrangements by Dressler’s Jewish Funeral Care, 770-451-4999.

Milton Kilberg 96, Orlando

Milton Kilberg, 96, of Orlando, passed away May 18, 2019, peacefully at home with his family at his side after a short illness. He was grandfather to Bradford and his wife Marissa Wilkins of Atlanta.

“Milt” was born August 18, 1922, in Providence, R.I., the son of Jacob and Fanny Kilberg. He met the love of his life Geraldine “Gerri” Lightstone of Philadelphia after winning a coin flip on which girl he’d be able to take out. The basherts were married within the year on Sept. 11, 1948, and remained happily married for the last 70-plus years. When asked the secret to a long marriage, he was quick to remind people that she was the boss and he was nothing. Then with a wink and smile, he’d let everyone know she was the “boss over nothing.”

Milt enlisted in the Navy in 1942 and proudly served on the USS Saratoga during World War II. Following his service to our country, he earned his degree in accounting from the University of Rhode Island. After graduation, he worked more than 35 years for RCA/GE, most notably on the top-secret (later declassified) Lunar Express project.

In 1996, Milt and Gerri moved to Orlando to be closer to their daughter, Ilene Wilkins, CEO of UCP of Central Florida, and their grandchildren. Milt had a wonderful sense of humor and a love for his New England and Philadelphia sports teams. He also enjoyed gambling, most notably beating “Jimmy the Greek” in a card game. In later years, he found more enjoyment with scratch-off tickets.

He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Gerald Kilberg and sisters Selma Berlin and Ruth Werfel. He is survived by his wife, Gerri, only daughter Ilene, grandchildren Truman, Jake, Nick, Brie, Bradford, Shawn Christine, Ray and Mark Wilkins and their father, Ron Wilkins. Milt is also survived by 14 great-grandchildren, including Jonah Shai Wilkins of Atlanta, and many nieces and nephews. The family requested that in lieu of flowers or gifts, please consider a gift to the Milton Kilberg Summer Camp Scholarship at UCP of Central Florida. ■

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CLOSING THOUGHTS Sivan: What’s There for Others at the Edge of Your Field?

There are differing stoRosh Chodesh Sivan ries about why we eat dairy begins at sundown June 3. on Shavuot; cheesecake, The task this month focuses in particular. According to on balance. We live in the Rabbi Israel Meir Kagan, middle ground on the earth aka “Chofetz Chaim,” the plane, where we glimpse ditradition began on Mount vinity as well as the depths Sinai. The Israelites received of the world in its lower vithe Torah from Moses and brations of crime, poverty were instantly held to all of and hatred. its laws, including the reguWe’re charged with un- Dr. Terry lation of ritual slaughter. derstanding what creates Segal Apparently, there was no those lower vibrations and New Moon Meditations time to prepare kosher meat working toward eradicating them. The how-to involves reaching up before the feast, so they ate a dairy meal.

In the Talmud, Rabbi Moshe Sterntoward the Divine and mindfully bringing Hashem’s presence into our daily buch says that before the Torah was lives. This is manifested in our thoughts, given, the Israelites were not permitted words and actions, whether with strang- to eat dairy products, considered “a part ers or in the sacred task of raising chil- of a live animal.” After the Torah was received, with passages that referenced dren who are kind and aware.

During Sivan, we celebrate the Israel as the Land of Milk and Honey, eatwheat harvest in Israel, and observe ing dairy was allowed.

But how did cheesecake make it to the pilgrimage festival of Shavuot, with the top of the list of desserts to serve on all night Torah study, eating dairy, and Shavuot?

It may be the dessert of choice reading from the Book of Ruth. Shavuot because it’s sweet, like milk and honey. Acmeans “weeks,” with the day upon which cording to Aly Miller of The Nosher food it falls determined by counting the omer.

blog, it could be because early cheesecake recipes in Greece included milk and honey in the ingredients and was fed to the Olympian athletes. “In the 1930s, Arnold Reuben, a German-Jewish restaurateur, became known not only for inventing the Reuben sandwich, but also for his decision to use cream cheese instead of milk curd in cheesecake for the first time.” This became the New York cheesecake.

So now to the Book of Ruth. She is held up as an example of how we can be when we take the worst of the worst situations, remain good and true to our nature, and are rewarded with loving kindness by Hashem. The end. Let’s eat cheesecake. But seriously, in between, the story goes that Naomi and Elimelech fled with their two sons, from Bethlehem and the famine, and settled in Moab.

Elimelech died. The two sons married Moabite women and shortly after, both sons tragically died. Naomi, left with her two daughters-in-law, told them to return to their families and marry again.

Orpah reluctantly returned home, while Ruth vowed to stay by Naomi’s side. This is why the theme of loyalty is a focus on

this holiday. It also highlights the relationship of mother-in-law to daughter-in law and references the first conversion to Judaism. The abbreviated version, most familiar to us, contains the words: “For wherever you go, I will go; and where you lodge, I will lodge; your people shall be my people, and your G-d, my G-d.” As Ruth was loyal to Naomi, she was rewarded by the kindness of Boaz, a wealthy landowner, who granted her access to grain at the edges of his field. Touched by her kind heart, he married her.

The zodiac sign for Sivan is Gemini, the twins. Each of us, inherently, has the inclination towards goodness and towards evil. Through teaching of goodness, by word and example, most people grow up to be good. We can’t remain stagnant in our goodness, however. We must constantly strive to be more like Hashem.

Sivan is a time to elevate ourselves, and choose goodness in the energy of the warring Gemini twins.

Meditation Focus: Instead of a grain field, if you leave a portion of your energy field to be in service of others, how will you use it to feed their bodies or souls? ■

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