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VETERANS DAY

Smart Homes for Severely Wounded Vets MADE POSSIBLE BY JEWISH PHILANTHROPY

ATLANTA SOLIDARITY FROM ONE SHABBAT TO ANOTHER, ATLANTA COMES TOGETHER TO HONOR LIVES LOST IN PITTSBURGH.

ELECTION RESULTS GET THE LATEST POLITICAL OUTCOMES FROM AROUND THE STATE.

WWII MUSEUM EXPANSION THAT RETELLS HISTORY HAS AN ATLANTA CONNECTION.

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For Love of Country Veterans Day is Sunday, and what better way to honor those who serve our country than to write about Jewish Atlanta’s efforts to remember and give back to those who sacrifice for our freedom. Our cover story is about a few philanthropies associated with Home Depot co-founder Bernie Marcus that helped fund smart homes for catastrophically-injured veterans. We also take you to the World War II Museum being expanded in New Orleans with its ties to the Atlanta Jewish community.

Veterans are not the only ones we mourn and remember this week. We follow a week of memorials across the Jewish spectrum as Atlantans of all faiths pay tribute to the Pittsburgh 11. Labeled the deadliest attack of American antiSemitism, 11 members of Tree of Life synagogue were murdered at the start of Shabbat services Oct. 27.

In other news, we have the latest election results as of deadline on Tuesday from the major races in Georgia.

We also spotlight a few of the books and authors featured at the start of the Book Festival of the MJCCA this past week.

Countering terrorism close to home, communal leaders offer suggestions for responding to the anti-Israel Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions movement on college campuses. And we discuss a new study about Jewish grandparents that hopes to bring attention to the generation at the root of our Jewish upbringing.

Need further inspiration? Brothers Kyle and Brent Pease recently set the world record for completing the Ironman Triathlon as a duo – Kyle from a wheelchair.

Talk about family teams, our Chai Style Art this week is a mother and son who share a love of artistry. The subjects of Marcia Caller Jaffe’s Chai Style Homes and Chai Style Art sections recently came together to meet each other and discuss their shared passions for high-end furnishings and eclectic designs.

THIS WEEK From glamorous abodes to smart houses, we hope you feel at home immersed in the pages of your weekly AJT. ■

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REFLECTIONS Reflections from a City of Steel

By Rabbi Isser New Monday, Nov. 5, was my first time in the Pittsburgh community. I had a flight booked to New York on Thursday night, but I called Delta and asked if I could make a six-hour stop in Pittsburgh, so I could lend any support or condolences on behalf of our community in Georgia.

Delta graciously waved the $1,200 lastminute change fee.

I’ll share three things that I found to be unique and uplifting. It always works that way – those that come to inspire end up inspired: I started my day at the shiva for Mrs. Feinberg. After the formal service had ended and everyone left, I stayed to talk to Mrs. Feinberg’s brother and two sons that were sitting shiva. Her brother was from Toronto and knew my uncle and cousins in Toronto well. Her son shared with ease his mother’s story about how she never missed a day of shul for two years, how he found out the news, etc.

We talked for an hour like family. It was amazing that not only did all those coming to share support feel like one fam-

Rabbi Isser New (right) with the father, sister and brother-in-law of David and Cecil Rosenthal.

ily with the mourners, but the mourners themselves felt completely comfortable with total “strangers” visiting them. The conversation was of people that “know” each other.

At the shiva I met Rabbi Yisroel Rosenfeld, the executive director of Chabad of Pittsburgh, and his son, Rab-

bi Chezky Rosenfeld. The elder Rabbi Rosenfeld is a legend in Chabad who has overseen the expansion of one of the largest Chabad communities in America and is not just a rabbi, he’s a rabbi’s rabbi. The rabbis were tending to the community in a laser-focused self-sacrifice that was inspiring. When Rabbi Yisroel Rosenfeld told the mourners that he launched a national campaign to affix 1,100 new mezuzot on Jewish homes, their faces lit up in a way that showed the power of how a mitzvah connects all of us. Consider putting a mezuzah on your door or inspiring a friend to get one if you already have one. Do it in honor of the holy souls from Pittsburgh.

After the shiva I went to see the Tree

of Life synagogue, the place of the massacre. There were about 30 people looking at the memorial that had been created in honor of the victims. A lady got my attention and pointed to two elderly people standing, visibly emotional, by the memorial of David and Cecil Rosenthal. “I think that’s their parents. I figured you should know,” she said. There were no other rabbis there at that time, so I walked over, introduced myself and offered to recite a prayer with them. We said a psalm from tehillim in Hebrew and English, prayed for their souls, the family and all of humanity. It was an extremely emotional 20 minutes. We shared contact info. so we could be in touch later, and took a picture together. As we were leaving, David and Cecil’s sister looked at me and said, “Wow, Georgia, another state. It’s unbelievable the support that has come from all over the country and the world.”

There was a tremendous reminder in those words, that the Jewish people may be scattered across different states and ideologies, but at our core we are one people with one heart.

There are 11 people that won’t be in their regular seats in shul this week.

If their life inspires you to go to shul this Shabbos, then not only have you gone, but you’ve brought them with you. #showupforshabbat #mezuzah #mitzvotforpittsburgh ■ Rabbi Isser New is the Georgia associate director of Chabad of Georgia.

Photo by Katie Blackley/90.5 WESA

A memorial set up in front of Tree of Life synagogue in honor of the victims. Inset: Rabbi Isser New stands before the memorial in Pittsburgh.

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POLITICS Republicans Rally for Midterm Election

By Vicki Leopold To understand what is drawing thousands to Trump rallies, the AJT attended his Nov. 4 visit to Macon.

Several months ago, hearing that there was going to be a “blue wave,” President Trump made an executive decision to use his energy, status and following to build support for Republican candidates in the midterms, most notably for gubernatorial candidate Brian Kemp. Since his visits bring forth people and energy, Trump strategically arranged rallies all over the political map to make a difference in this year’s elections.

President Trump was scheduled to speak at 4 p.m. at a Middle Georgia Regional Airport hangar in Macon, finish in an hour, and then fly to Chattanooga to do another rally. Arriving at 11 a.m., we were impressed with the size of the lines already in place of people “camping out” to get the best positions near the president. Sitting in folding chairs they had brought, eating their breakfast, some had begun their journey in the middle of the night to arrive by 5:30 a.m.

Though President Trump announced the Macon rally only days before, the amount of media covering the event was noteworthy. While on the media platform, I met both local, national and foreign press. News broadcasters came from as far away as Australia and Japan. There was Sean Lin from NTDTV

President Donald Trump speaks at the Macon rally in support of Kemp.

(New Tang Dynasty TV), a Chinese station in New York, who said that viewers in his area have great interest in Trump.

The Chinese viewers from New York and New Jersey are largely small business owners who Trump has really helped.

“I see a real, big difference. They are not just supporting Republican candidates, but they are giving money to candidates, “ Lin said. Even though rallies are happening around the country every day and sometimes twice a day, the media can’t seem to get enough of Trump.

At 11:30 a.m., people began entering and taking their standing positions where they would have to stand for several hours. Between 6,000 to 8,000 people

are reported to have held their places in the hangar and surrounding airport.

Buses drove people from their parking spots miles away to the location. Music filled the air, hats and Trump paraphernalia were available for sale. Water was passed out. Shirts were tossed to the crowd, and it all brought back memories of attending rock concerts in the 70s.

Trump stated at the rally that the coverage and crowds “are like nothing they have ever seen before.”

Bruce Weems, a 65-year-old from Alabama, traveled with his family more than 450 miles to attend the rally. He arrived at 6 a.m. Asked why he made the trek, he said, “I want the experience and

Candidate Brian Kemp is joined on stage by his daughters and wife.

Contributor, Vicki Leopold, speaks to Trump supporters in the crowd.

A massive crowd of supporters attended the Macon rally.

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the feeling of what it is like to be present.

I regard him as the greatest president in my lifetime.”

Charles Brown of Macon came because Trump has helped the company Brown works for, zipper maker YKK, and he has profited. After Trump urged stores to buy American-made products, Walmart made a deal with YKK, and it has really helped business.

Hunter Ross is a teacher from Douglas County. He stated that he came to the rally “because I am bringing home about $3,000 more since the tax cuts. I want to thank him. This president is really ‘into’ America.”

Around 2:30 p.m., the program began with John Padgett, the state chairman of the Republican party. Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal and former Gov. Sonny Purdue both spoke as well as University of Georgia football legend Vince Dooley.

All were soundly cheered. But the biggest cheers were for the president. He came to rally the troops, but they were already rallied, as they surrounded him with cheers, yelps, whistles and words of endearment. “This is like being at a Georgia football game,” Trump said, and the crowds went wild again.

Love him or hate him, Trump is a masterful president and performer. He knows how to work a crowd; he knows what lines will work; uses humor and exaggeration to his advantage; and has a following beyond anything that this reporter has ever seen. ■

POLITICS

Democrats Rally for Abrams

By AJT Staff Leading up to election day Tuesday, Nov. 6, Stacey Abrams had an entourage of celebrities supporting her. Oprah Winfrey made an appearance on her behalf at two town hall meetings in Marietta and Decatur on Nov. 1.

Despite questions about Oprah’s reasons for supporting Abrams, such as their similarities growing up in Mississippi and being this generation’s women of power, Winfrey made her endorsement of Abrams very clear. “I paid to come here myself, and I approved this message,” Winfrey said. “I am here today because Stacey Abrams cares about the things that matter.”

Abrams says she is committed to making housing more affordable, creating high-quality educational opportunities for all children, enforcing anti-discrimination laws, enforcing gunsafety laws, providing affordable healthcare and advancing criminal justice reform.

Former President Barack Obama campaigned on behalf of Abrams at Morehouse College in Atlanta on Nov. 2, saying, “Next Tuesday is one of the most important elections in our lives.” Obama

Former President Barack Obama campaigns for Georgia Democratic gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams at Morehouse College in Atlanta.

Photos by Jessica Mcgowan/Getty Images // Oprah Winfrey

holds a town hall-style interview with Democratic gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams in Cobb County.

said his endorsement was partly because he believes “Stacey Abrams can make a difference. … You know who will fight for you? Stacey Abrams!”

Obama disputed Republicans on several issues such as economy, health care and immigration. “Republicans, they keep trying to diminish Stacey’s remarkable achievements. She’s the most experienced, most qualified candidate in this race,” he said.

From left: Candidates Carolyn Bourdeaux, Sarah Riggs Amico, Stacey Abrams and Lucy McBath celebrate with former U.S. President Barack Obama at a campaign rally at Morehouse College’s Forbes Arena.

Several high-profile speakers joined Obama in his endorsement of Abrams, including former U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder, Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms and U.S. Congressman John Lewis. “Let’s go to the polls like you’ve never voted before!” Lewis said. He had the crowd chanting: “Vote! Vote! Vote!”

Among the speakers were several celebrities present to show their support: Actor Chris Tucker, musicians Jermaine Dupri and 2 Chainz, basketball star Charles Barkley, Democratic Lieutenant Governor candidate Sarah Riggs Amico and civil rights activist C.T. Vivian.

Abrams, who could become both the state’s first female and the country’s first black female governor, represents a reality of life in Georgia and Atlanta as a city at the heart of the civil rights movement.

Abrams recently spoke at a rally in Macon about the role her identity must serve as the state’s next governor.

“I don’t want anyone to elect me because I’m black, and I don’t need anyone to pick my name because I’m a woman,” The Washington Post reported her saying. “But I need you to know that because I’m a black woman, I understand the barriers to opportunity in the state of Georgia. Because I’m a black woman, I understand how hard you have to work sometimes to get as far as you can. And because I’m a black woman, I know that when I make history, I make history with you.” ■

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Supporters cheer behind the stage during a campaign rally with former U.S. President Barack Obama and Georgia Democratic gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams at Morehouse College on Nov. 2.

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POLITICS

Georgia Races Are Too Close to Call

By Dave Schechter As the Atlanta Jewish Times went to press at 1:35 a.m. Wednesday, election returns were too close to call whether Georgia would experience a blue wave or a red tide that would hold the state’s top jobs in Republican hands.

At press time, 95 percent of the vote in Georgia (nearly 3.78 million votes) had been reported and Republicans were holding leads in the top statewide races with still incomplete results from a handful of metro Atlanta counties.

seeking to become the first Jewish woman to win a statewide partisan race. The late Judge Debra Bernes won a statewide nonpartisan election to the Georgia Court of Appeals in 2004 and served until her death in 2010.

7th congressional district candidate Caroyn Bourdeaux leads Rob Woodall.

Gubinatorial candidates Stacey Abrams and Brian Kemp

In the 7th congressional district, with 95 percent of the votes counted, Democratic challenger Carolyn Bourdeaux, on leave from her position as a professor at Georgia State University, losing to Republican incumbent Rob Woodall, 51 percent to 49 percent. Bourdeaux made health care the focus of her campaign, while Woodall backed policies of President Donald Trump.

In the race attracting national attention, the hotly-contested contest to succeed Republican Gov. Nathan Deal, the Republican candidate, current Secretary of State Brian Kemp, held a 51 percent to 48 percent lead over Democrat Stacey Abrams.

To win the race, a candidate must win a majority of the votes, or there will be a Dec. 4 runoff.

In the closely watched races in the 6th and 7th congressional districts, the challenges by Democrats against Republican incumbents were too close to call.

Results for a half-dozen Jews seeking seats in the state legislature were a mixed bag.

Turnout statewide was expected to far exceed the 50 percent mark from the 2014 midterm election. Record number of voters filed absentee ballots and took advantage of early voting.

6th congressional district candidate Lucy McBath is narrowly led by Karen Handel.

With 95 percent of the votes counted in Georgia’s 6th congressional district, incumbent Republican Karen Handel narrowly led a Democratic challenger, Lucy McBath, 50.3 percent to 49.7 percent. Handel campaigned on positive economic data and service to her local constituents, while McBath, the mother of a teenager shot to death, focused on gun control and health care.

Public Service Commission candidates Lindy Miller and Chuck Eaton

Republicans were winning further down the ballot in statewide races, including the statewide race for Public Service Commission District 3, where Lindy Miller was 8 | NOVEMBER 9, 2018 ATLANTA JEWISH TIMES

Democratic incumbent Hank Johnson handily defeating Republican challenger Joe Profit in the 4th district, with 95 percent of the vote reported, while Democratic incumbent John Lewis was unopposed in the 5th district.

POLITICS In the 11th congressional district, Republican incumbent Barry Loudermilk led democratic challenger Flynn Broady Jr., 62.7 percent to 37.3 percent, with 95 percent of the votes counted.

Further down the ballot in statewide races, with 95 percent of the votes counted:

• Republican Geoff Duncan led Democrat Sarah Riggs Amico in the race for lieutenant governor, 52.5 percent to 47.5 percent.

• Republican Brad Raffensperger led Democrat John Barrow in the race for secretary of state, 49.9 percent to 47.9 percent. This race as it stands is heading for a run-off this December.

• Republican Chris Carr, who was appointed attorney general two years ago by Gov. Nathan Deal after Republican Sam Olens left to become the president of Kennesaw State University led Democrat Charlie Bailey, 52.1 percent to 47.9 percent.

• Incumbent Republican School Superintendent Richard Woods led Democratic challenger Otha Thornton, 53.8 percent to 46.2 percent.

• Republican incumbent Chuck Eaton led Democratic challenger Lindy Miller, 50.5 percent to 46.8 percent, in the statewide race to represent District 3 (Fulton, DeKalb, Rockdale and Clayton counties) on the utility rate-setting Public Service Commission.

As for the half dozen Jewish candidates for the General Assembly: • With 95 percent of the votes reported from the 45th Senate district, Republican incumbent Renee Unterman held a comfortable lead as she sought re-election to the seat she has held since 2003.

• With 90 percent of the vote reported from the 56th Senate district, Democratic challenger Ellyn Jaeger trailed Republican incumbent John Albers by several percentage points.

• With 100 percent of the votes counted in the 36th House District, Democrat Jen Slipakoff lost her bid for an open seat.

• With 100 percent of the vote reported from the 51st House district, Republican Alex Kaufman lost his bid for an open seat by a small margin.

• With 100 percent of the votes counted from the 79th House district, Democrat Mike Wilensky won his bid for an open seat by several percentage points.

• In the 86th House district, incumbent Democrat Michele Henson was running unopposed for a 16th term. ■

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ISRAEL PRIDE

News From Our Jewish Home

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Israeli Judoka Sagi Muki won the gold medal in Abu Dhabi.

Hatikvah Plays in Abu Dhabi When Israeli Judoka Wins Gold The Israel national anthem played Oct. 28 when Israeli Judoka Sagi Muki received the gold medal in Abu Dhabi. He was the winner in the under 81kg match in the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam judo competition.

Israeli Minister of Sports and Culture Miri Regev shed tears as “Hatikvah” was played. Regev is the first Israeli minister to officially visit the United Arab Emirates, a milestone given that the UAE and Israel have no official diplomatic relations.

Earlier in the day and on Saturday, three Israeli judokas in the UAE, competing under the Israeli flag for the first time, won bronze medals. Gili Cohen, Baruch Shmailov and Timna Nelson Levy all finished third in their weight classes.

Today in Israeli History Nov. 9, 1952: Chaim Weizmann, the first president of Israel, dies at his Rehovot home after a yearlong illness. Born in the Polish shtetl of Motol in 1872, he left home at 18 to study biochemistry in Germany and became involved in Zionism in Berlin. In 1904 he moved to England, where he developed influential friendships with political leaders that contributed to the Balfour Declaration in 1917.

YouTube screen grab // “The [U.S.] rises to declare before the General Assembly of the [U.N.] and before the world that it does not acknowledge, it will not abide by, it will never acquiesce in this infamous act,” U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, Daniel Patrick Moynihan, says after the passage of Resolution 3379 on Nov. 10, 1975. “The lie is that Zionism is a form of racism. The overwhelmingly clear truth is that it is not.”

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Gefen Primo finished fifth. Sportsmen from 62 countries were participating.

Posts to social media on Oct. 26 showed Regev and members of the Israeli team lighting Shabbat candles and singing traditional songs ahead of the twoday tournament.

Last year, UAE organizers allowed Israeli competitors to take part in the international competition hosted in their country on the condition that they do not display their flag or play their anthem, even if they win a gold medal.

Israel filed a complaint with the International Judo Federation, which temporarily suspended the UAE from hosting the competition, saying that it was not eligible to host international events if it discriminated against athletes based on the countries they represented.

The UAE subsequently relented, allowing Israel to compete on the same basis as all other countries.

On Oct. 29, the IJF announced that the next Judo Grand Prix will take place in Tel Aviv in January 2019. It will be the first time Israel will host an IJF World Judo Tour event.

The Israeli Judo Association, praised for its highly-successful organization of this year’s European Championships, will host a Grand Prix event in Tel Aviv in 2019 and 2020.

Nov. 10, 1975: The U.N. General Assembly passes Resolution 3379, defining Zionism as a form of racism and racial discrimination, on a vote of 72-35, with 32 abstentions. The resolution grows out of a propaganda effort by the Soviet Union and gains the support of Arab, Muslimmajority and Soviet bloc nations. The resolution is revoked in December 1991 as part of an agreement to launch the Madrid peace conference.

Nov. 11, 1973: Gens. Mohamed elGamasy of Egypt and Aharon Yariv of Israel complete 12 days of talks after the Yom Kippur War — the first direct negotiations between their nations — and sign the Kilometer 101 Six-Point Agreement. The deal addresses a continuing military cease-fire, the movement of nonmilitary supplies, U.N. supervision and POW exchanges. The deal leads to the First Egyptian-Israeli Disengagement Agreement in January 1974.

Nov. 12, 2000: Leah Rabin, a prominent peace activist since the assassination of her husband, Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin, five years earlier, dies at age 72 a few days after a mild heart attack. Born in 1928 in Konigsberg, Germany (now Kaliningrad, Russia), she made

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Disabled Guatemalan children receive wheelchairs from Israel.

Israel Provides Wheelchairs to Disabled Guatemalan Kids Israel’s Ambassador to Guatemala, Mattanya Cohen, on Oct. 25 presented the first of 270 Wheelchairs of Hope donated

by MASHAV, Israel’s Agency for International Development, to children with special needs in the country. The chairs bolster the children’s independence and help with their development.

The presentation ceremony was attended by the Guatemalan President Jimmy Morales, First Lady Patricia de Morales and Guatemalan Foreign Minister Sandra Jovel.

The low-maintenance, low-cost colorful wheelchairs were the vision of Israeli couple Pablo Kaplan and Chava Rotshtein, who wanted to help children with disabilities in developing countries.

“The idea is not the chair itself, but the mobility and independence it gives to children who would otherwise not have any access to school or community life,” Kaplan said.

The chairs were developed with the aid of professionals at ALYN Hospital in Jerusalem, a pediatric and adolescent rehabilitation center.

About 1 percent of the world’s total population, or 10 percent of the disabled population, need wheelchairs; a total of about 65 million people worldwide.

About 20 million of those requiring a wheelchair for mobility do not have access to one, out of which 25 percent are children.

Wheelchairs of Hope have previously been donated to needy children in Vietnam, Peru, Tajikistan, South Africa and Argentina, as well as mobility-challenged children in Israel and Palestinian Authority-controlled areas, with some of them earmarked for Syrian refugee children. ■

aliyah with her family in 1933 and married Rabin in 1948.

Nov. 14, 1956: Six days after Prime Minister David Ben-Gurion announces that Israeli troops will withdraw from the Sinai as part of a cease-fire with Egypt, the Knesset debates the plans without reaching a conclusion. The soldiers remain in the Sinai until March 1957.

Nov. 15, 1948: El Al, whose name comes from a Book of Hosea phrase meaning “to the skies,” is formally established as Israel’s national airline. A military plane had first flown under the El Al name at the end of September to bring Chaim Weizmann home from Switzerland. The first regular commercial service begins in July 1949 with weekly flights between Lod and Paris. ■

Reuven Rubin paints a portrait of his son in 1951.

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Nov. 13, 1893: Acclaimed Israeli painter Reuven Rubin is born Rubin Zelicovici into a poor, religious family in Galatz, Romania. He gains attention with his drawings in his teenage years, then sells his bicycle in 1912 to afford to travel to Jerusalem and enroll in the Bezalel School of Art. He also studies in Paris and travels around Europe and to the United States before settling in Tel Aviv in 1922.

BUSINESS Mom Simplifies Diaper Dilemma

By Marcia Caller Jaffe

Two years ago, civil engineer Alison Gordon became weary of schlepping diaper bags everywhere when she left her house with her baby. With one daughter in The Temple preschool and another on the way, she knew there had to be a better way to carry just what was needed to be prepared for emergencies: a diaper, five wipes and a changing mat in a pouch that fits in the back pocket. The idea for Dwypers was born.

Gordon began designing prototypes for Dwypers, and perfected each component.

Over about a year that included a move back to Atlanta from living abroad in Chile for husband Jeffrey’s consulting job and the birth of her second child, Dwypers was ready for market.

Dwypers launched in May and has taken off.

“It’s been a whirlwind ever since!”

Alison Gordon showcases her product, Dwypers.

Dwypers are a good alternative to the diaper bag for parents on the go with small children. Or parents can toss a few into the diaper bag to ensure they have what they need for a diaper change. Grandparents can take them along in the stroller for a walk around the park. And friends and family of new parents can use Dwypers as a Chanukah, bris or baby naming gift, with gift boxes shaped like a new dad cigar box or a new mom cake.

Each pack of Dwypers contains a diaper, a five-pack of “sensitive” wipes, a disposable changing pad and a sealable disposable bag that houses the contents to throw away. “As a special touch, we include a distraction card – like a bold graphic of a kangaroo – to entertain the wiggling baby.”

Gordon is working nonstop, getting Dwypers in retail stores, maintaining a healthy inventory and managing the complexities of starting a business. For example, she is preparing for a trade show in AmericasMart Atlanta and fulfilling orders from a recent Las Vegas show, all while remembering what’s most important: her family. Gordon’s invention is available at dwypers.com. ■

DeNiro At Phipps Groundbreaking

Robert DeNiro and Sam Massell were among those at the Phipps Plaza expansion groundbreaking.

It’s not every day a mall expansion attracts a major superstar like Robert DeNiro. The actor was on hand when Simon Property Group broke ground Oct. 18 on its major expansion of Buckhead’s Phipps Plaza. He joined Buckhead Coalition President Sam Massell at the ceremony, according to various media sources.

DeNiro is co-owner of Nobu, the restaurant and hotel chain that is part of the expansion. The plans also include an office tower, fitness center, outdoor event venue and public green space.

Executives at Simon, which owns Phipps Plaza and Lenox Square malls, and District 7 City Councilmember Howard Shook were also present at the groundbreaking, according to the reports.

The officials used sledgehammers to smash a wall at the ceremony.

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LOCAL NEWS Atlanta Jews Grieve with Local Community of All Faiths

By Dave Schechter By week’s end, perhaps the entirety of Atlanta’s Jewish community had recited Kaddish for the 11 Jews murdered Oct. 27 during their Shabbat morning prayers at the Tree of Life-Or L’Simcha synagogue in Pittsburgh.

Vigils and memorial services filled sanctuaries, some beyond capacity, the overflow spilling into hallways and even out the doors.

Yahrzeit candles were kindled, one for each of the eight men and three women, ages 54 to 97, whose alleged executioner continued yelling about killing Jews even as he was wheeled into a hospital, where Jewish doctors and nurses were among those treating his wounds from police gunfire.

Rabbis shared their pulpits with clergy from other faiths, and significant numbers of people from the greater community turned out, in an appreciated demonstration of support for the Jewish community.

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Members of Young Israel of Toco Hills and Congregation Bet Haverim met in a street between their synagogues in a sign of Jewish unity on the Shabbat after the Pittsburgh synagogue killings.

In mourning, divisions between the various movements of American Judaism were put aside.

Atlantans who grew up in Pittsburgh talked with affection about its Jewish community, the Squirrel Hill neighborhood, and Tree of Life.

On that fateful morning, Shabbat services in Atlanta differed little from those underway at the three congregations that worshipped inside Tree of Life.

That first report from Pittsburgh was a punch in the gut felt by Jews throughout the United States, in Israel

and elsewhere around the world.

At Congregation Or Hadash in Sandy Springs, the news was delivered by congregation president Ben Nadler, speaking from the bimah at the end of the morning service.

Two days later at Or Hadash, a large yahrzeit candle was lit. One by one, former residents of Pittsburgh lit smaller candles for 10 of the victims. The last candle was lit by congregants steadfast in their Shabbat attendance, the ones who come early to set up and make a minyan – as were those killed at Tree of Life.

Amid tears and hugs, the service concluded with the singing of “America the Beautiful.”

The pews of The Temple filled at mid-day Tuesday, as Rabbi Peter Berg led an interfaith program that included remarks by Christian and Muslim clergy, as well as Atlanta’s mayor and police chief.

As he had throughout the week, Berg asked aloud, “If we can’t be Jewish in our synagogues, where in the world can we be Jewish?”

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He also decried the ease of access to guns.

“Now, some will say, ‘But rabbi, you’re being political. Please don’t talk about politics.’ Nonsense, this is about life and death,” Berg said, to standing applause from the assembly.

The accused Pittsburgh gunman, Robert Bowers, who now faces a 44-count federal indictment, used social media to express his anger over the supposed Jewish support for resettling refugees in the United States.

Dr. Heval Kelli, a Syrian refugee, who in a decade’s time went from washing dishes at a restaurant near Emory University to being a cardiologist in its hospital, reached out to Rabbi Joshua Lesser of Congregation Bet Haverim after the massacre.

“I’m reading echoes and EKGs and I’m trying to think about, can I see the heart as Jewish or Muslim, or black and white? And love is blind, but at the same time, hate also is blind. It doesn’t

Members of Temple Kol Emeth embrace during a Tuesday night service.

discriminate, no matter if you’re rich or poor. Hate does not see that, and I think we see that more and more often in this country,” Kelli said Tuesday night at Bet Haverim.

When the next Shabbat began at sunset on Nov. 2, attendance at services Friday night and Saturday swelled as Jews heeded calls to #ShowUpForShabbat to again say Kaddish and to defy the anti-Semitism that lay behind the tragedy.

Police blocked off an intersection between Young Israel of Toco Hills (modern Orthodox) and Bet Haverim (Reconstructionist) early Saturday afternoon as the congregations met in the street for prayers, psalms, singing, and remarks by Lesser and YITH’s Rabbi Adam Starr.

Outside of Marietta’s Congregation Etz Chaim (which means “tree of life” in Hebrew), members of the nearby Catholic Church of St. Ann set up 11 empty chairs, each bearing the name of a victim in Pittsburgh, and a rose. Etz Chaim add-

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ed a yahrzeit candle on each chair.

On Shabbat morning, Etz Chaim opened up extra space to accommodate congregants and visitors. In demonstration of interfaith support, Rabbi Daniel Dorsch welcomed to the pulpit Father Ray Cadran of St. Ann; Pastor Uijin Hwang of the neighboring Lutheran Church of the Incarnation; Kuldip Singh of the Sikh Study Circle; and Kemal Budak of the Islamic Center of North Fulton.

Among the non-Jewish Shabbat visitors at Temple Kehillat Chaim in Roswell was Lisa Guthrie, a Catholic, who attended the Friday night service with her husband and son.

“The congregation was just like us, practicing their faith devoutly and passing that example to their children,” said Guthrie, who attends St. Peter Chanel Catholic Church.

After the service, her family was invited back into the sanctuary, where Rabbi Jason Holtz, whose official installation at Kehillat Chaim is Nov. 8, showed them Torah scrolls dating back two to three centuries.

“It felt like shared history,” Guthrie said.

One of the most inspiring acts of the week came from 4-year-old Georgia Weeks, the granddaughter of Rabbi Mark Zimmerman of Temple Beth Shalom in Dunwoody.

The child had sensed the sadness of the adults around her.

On Monday night, while Zimmerman led a vigil at Beth Shalom, a tearful Georgia was at home with her mother.

Ilana Weeks traced 11 hearts on construction paper and “Jo-Jo” cut them out, placed them in an envelope, and went with her mother to Beth Shalom.

“While her saba spoke about each person that lost their life and candles were lit for them, she proudly walked around the back of the sanctuary and handed out 11 small construction paper hearts to complete strangers. With a huge smile on her face she paraded her empty envelope back over to me and said, ‘I told everybody how much I care about them,’” Ilana Weeks wrote on Facebook. ■ Jan Jaben-Eilon and Roni Robbins also contributed to this report.

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Feldman’s FB Post Raises Over $100,000 For Pittsburgh

By Roni Robbins You’ve heard one person can make a difference. Jason Feldman is one such person.

When the 27-year-old from Sandy Springs, a third-generation Atlantan with strong ties to the Jewish community, heard about the shooting at a Pittsburgh synagogue Oct. 27, he “broke down for a good 20 minutes.” And then, within two hours after the tragedy, he sprung into action.

The interior designer set up a Facebook fundraising platform, “Help Cover Costs for Pittsburgh Synagogue Victims,” with the goal of raising $3,000 to help the families of those who lost loved ones in the attack. Instead, he raised $105,160 in four days.

Feldman gave the money to the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh to help pay for bereavement, funeral, medical, counseling, and security expenses for the victims’ families and the affected community.

“I had always seen people do Facebook fundraising. I felt the need to do something, to take the next step.”

Jason Feldman's Facebook fundraiser raised over $100,000 in four days for the Pittsburgh shooting victims’ families and community.

Feldman said he was “floored” by the amount of donations he received. “It’s crazy how social media methods of fundraising really work. It blows my mind how fast [information] spreads. It far exceeded anything I ever thought it could accomplish.”

Of the 8,700 people invited to contribute through 1,600 shared posts, more than one-third donated, or 2,900 people, according to Feldman’s Facebook site.

The largest donation was for $250.

He said that when the campaign began, he received texts every five min-

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utes that people were donating. It soon increased to every two minutes. “I think I hit $3,000 in the first two hours.” That Saturday night, he was eating dinner with high school friends from The Weber School. “By the time dinner had finished, it was up to $30,000.”

Perhaps it was serendipity that led him to a former Weber School teacher, who was very inspirational during his high school years about giving and connecting to the community. Ironically, she happened to work at the Pittsburgh Federation and was able to connect Feldman with officials setting up the “Our Victims of Terror Fund,” to which he gave the donations he collected.

Feldman’s contribution was almost 20 percent of what the Federation had raised so far through its online fund, said Adam Hertzman, director of marketing.

“It was really extraordinary,” he said of Feldman’s contribution, which is very appreciated. “The needs are enormous.”

Although people still ask about donating, Feldman cut off his site on Oct. 30 and refers inquiries to the Federation’s fundraising effort. “I could have kept going longer, but I wanted to get the funds to the families as quickly as possible. … $100,000 is a lot of money and can do a lot of good.”

Still, with so much fraud in the world, a skeptic might ask why so many would donate to a young Atlantan posting a fundraising effort on Facebook.

Possibly because of his family’s strong commitment to the Atlanta Jewish community.

Feldman, who has 3,000 Facebook friends, grew up in Atlanta and attended Greenfield Hebrew Academy – now Atlanta Jewish Academy – and The Weber School. He was on the student council in middle and high school.

At Boston University, he studied public relations and sang with Hillel’s acapella troupe. Perhaps an early predictor of his fundraising ability, he raised $33,000 in six days for cancer research as part of his fraternity’s Derby Days. After college, Feldman led a Birthright Israel trip for students from around the country.

Feldman co-chaired a meet and greet for candidate Jen Jordan for Georgia Senate District 6, and more recently, John Barrow, running for Secretary of State.

He also serves on the Jewish Educational Loan Fund visibility committee and the Alliance Theatre advisory board, organizations his parents support. Feldman's parents, grandparents and aunts are known for their involvement in Atlanta’s Jewish organizations.

He believes people, like himself, were looking for a way to help when they read about his Facebook effort. “A lot of people feel helpless and don’t know how to help. People need an outlet. They need somewhere to go, to jump into action.”

About the shooting, Feldman said he always feared an act of anti-Semitism like the synagogue massacre would happen. “A lot of people were waiting for this to happen and it was matter of when.

Your worst fears are realized in that moment and I know a lot of others felt that way too. It’s a sobering moment.”

While supporters have congratulated him for his fundraising success, he humbly responds, “A very small part of this was me. A very big part of it was people like me who decided to make a difference, who care about the future.

“People are good. People are looking for ways to give back, to be a part of the larger community,” he said. “It’s also the reason I love being Jewish. This is what the community is capable of, and so much more.” ■ This is the letter Feldman sent with the money he raised, as posted on his Facebook page: To the Families & Friends of Loved Ones Lost, You do not know us, but we have been by your side since this past Saturday when your family and friends were tragically taken from you for senseless reasons.

We have been there grieving with you as you try to come to terms with your new normal and what it means to live on without your grandfather, grandmother, father, mother, brother, daughter, son and friend.

Money cannot bring them back, it is no substitute for life. But we hope this small contribution allows you the chance to have a meal with others and share blessed memories of those now gone; concentrate on yourselves and heal from your wounds, both physically and emotionally; not worry about how the bills will get paid this month; be able to feel safe once again in your homes, place of worship and community.

You do not know us, but we are thousands of Jews, non-Jews, Muslims, Christians and people of all religious backgrounds who have been by your side and will continue to do so because this is what communities do for each other. You do not know us, but we are here and always will be.

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AJC at the Center of Community Response

By Bob Bahr When the American Jewish Committee Atlanta began planning its annual National Human Relations Award dinner nearly a year ago, little did they know the event would fall squarely in the aftermath of the Oct. 27 Pittsburgh synagogue tragedy.

Many of the nearly 500 attendees who crowded the ballroom of the Grand Hyatt Hotel in Buckhead Oct. 30 were still trying to understand the significance of what had happened at the Tree of Life synagogue. The dinner was held the same day as the first victims were being buried in Pittsburgh.

Featured speaker Stanley Bergman, immediate past president of the national AJC and a former chair of its national board, acknowledged the capacity crowd for their commitment to the community.

“By coming here tonight,” he said, “you are advocating for a decent world.

You are advocating for doing what’s right in the world. You are standing up to make sure that when evil takes place there are good people in the world that will not tolerate such evil.”

From left: Allan Nelkin; Melanie Nelkin, president of AJC Atlanta; Sherry Abney; David Abney, AJC National Human Relations Award 2018 honoree; Stanley Bergman, past national president of AJC; and Dov Wilker, regional executive director of AJC Atlanta.

The dinner, held to formally recognize David Abney, chairman and CEO of United Parcel Service as the 2018 AJC National Human Relations Award recipient, also heard from Ed Bastian, CEO of Delta Airlines, who co-chaired the dinner. Earlier this year, Bastion abruptly ended the company’s support for the National Rifle Association following the deadly shootings at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Fla. “It is these random acts and these senseless acts of violence, every time

they happen,” Bastian said, referring to the recent tragedy, “that draw the sensitivities of us all, that we’ve got to find a better way.”

He was, however, quick to praise Abney, the evening’s honoree.

“This award tonight.” Bastian continued, “recognizes a leader who stands up and makes a difference at a time when it is politically not popular to stand in that divide. As business leaders, we are all called to let our values lead the way.”

Abney leads a company with 454,000 employees that deliver 20 million packages every day in over 200 countries and has a strong commitment to community service.

Last year UPS employees donated 3 million hours of community time, the company gave $8 million to organizations promoting inclusion and diversity, and provided another $16 million in humanitarian relief.

In recounting UPS’ commitment to making a better world, Abney recalled the violence of an earlier era, when early one morning, 60 years ago, The Temple in Midtown was bombed by extremists.

“Our world today recalls way too much the violence of the past, as it was just shown again this weekend in Pittsburgh, and it really makes you wonder just what in the world is driving that kind of behavior.”

In remembering the Temple bombing, Abney also spoke of the partnership that existed then between Rabbi Jacob Rothschild of The Temple and Atlanta

David Abney, chair and CEO of UPS, receives the 2018 AJC National Human Relations Award from Larry Gellerstedt III, chair and CEO of Cousins Properties and 2017 award recipient.

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Mayor William Hartsfield. The two of them in 1958 quickly spoke up to condemn the violence against the Jewish community and to work together for a better Atlanta.

“What is important,” Abney continued, “is to not let those kinds of behaviors stop us from living our lives and stop us from doing the right thing” In accepting his award, the UPS leader acknowledged the importance of the American Jewish Committee.

“AJC has been very effective, not just in Atlanta, but working with world leaders,” he said. “You can tell by the people that are here tonight that the AJC has had a profound affect on this community.”

The dinner helped to launch a fastpaced week of activity for the local AJC office, which coordinates the organization’s work throughout the Southeast.

On the morning of the dinner, the AJC hastily arranged a meeting of 100 community leaders at The Temple to discuss how best to respond to what happened in Pittsburgh.

Later that day, the AJC helped The Temple and its senior rabbi, Peter Berg, put together a midday memorial service.

The worshippers, from many religious faiths, crowded into the sanctuary to hear strong messages of support from Atlanta’s mayor and a cross-section of local religious leaders.

The national office of the AJC last week urged Jews in Atlanta and across the country to make a special effort to attend Shabbat services, and extended an invitation to the general community to join them. Finally, the Atlanta AJC office planned a full-page ad in the Atlanta Business Chronicle that underscored the support of the entire community.

It was a busy week for Dov Wilker, the AJC regional director for Atlanta and the Southeast. By week's end, he was tired but elated, saying, “In my role as a Jewish advocate, I’ve been through three wars in Israel and numerous terrorist attacks, and in no period in my career has it been this intense.

“Both the support we have received from the Jewish community and the support from public officials has been absolutely incredible.” ■

Ed Bastian is CEO of Delta Airlines and co-chair of the AJC 2018 National Human Relations Award dinner.

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Book Festival Opening Week: From Stars to Rockets Stars Continue to Dazzle Jewish Book Fest

By Marcia Caller Jaffe Just when I dusted the glitter from my eyes after Sally Field’s appearance, actor-director Tom Hanks took the 1,300plus seat audience on a one-man endearing, thought-provoking journey. The Oct. 30 evening was a bit unusual as Hanks kept the crowd waiting 30 minutes – time for mingling – beforehand, but not related to additional security screening based on the recent Pittsburgh tragedy.

The topic of the night was the publication of his first collection of fictional short stories, “Uncommon Type,” but this wild ride was much more revelatory and meatier than that.

In conversation with Pat Mitchell, chair of the Sundance Institute board, Hanks took the traditional humorous shot at Atlanta’s Peachtree streets, ways and circles, and imitated his driver negotiating our expressways. He constantly referred to home-based Chick-Fil-A, as he spent time here shooting “Sully,” in which he starred. Hanks agreed with his publisher to do a seven-city book tour starting with Atlanta. Our luck.

Tom Hanks, in conversation with Pat Mitchell, hammed it up for the audience.

On the personal side, he stated that he ate “s—t” his whole life, which landed him with Type 2 diabetes, and that he has an implanted heart stint. Self effacing at 62, he often referred to his “flops”: The Circle, One Red Shoe, Larry Crown, Turner and Hooch; but we know his hits long outpace those.

Relating to “our crowd,” Hanks spoke of his love for Chaim Potok, whose early books inspired him, as a youth, to appreciate it as a “gold standard.” It allowed the

reader to see himself in the story and ask, “what would I do?” After all, Hanks said, “My heritage growing up in California was walking by Woolworths window.” He patted himself on the back for getting the guttural “Chhhaim” sound with a hearty “mazel tov!”

Other authors who inspired him: Uris, Hailey, Cheever, Capote and Salinger.

Back to Hanks’ book, each of the varied segments has the common link of a

typewriter often hidden “like an Easter egg for the reader to find.” No question Hanks has love for the written word deeply ingrained in his psyche and joy in the act of story creation. When discussing the creative process, Hanks muses, quoting General Salerno, “When the fire burns, I stoke the mantel,” paired with “I’m sharper in the morning, no good decision is made after 3:30 pm.” His daughter, a writer, gave this advice: “Write until you know what’s going to happen next.”

He summed up his career longevity by quoting Don Ameche, a 1940s actor who made a comeback a decade later, “I feel good until the phone stops ringing.”

“What will I do? Get fat, drown in my own swimming pool? That’s the bad version. The good version is writing books!”

Gary Snyder, partner in Greenberg Traurig law firm, the evening’s sponsor, said of the night, “Hank’s presentation was high energy as he conveyed his sense of decency and humanity for which he is so universally trusted.”

Thanks to readers like those in attendance, Hank’s phone is still ringing, and his typewriter is still clacking. ■

Liebermans Talk Politics, Slavery, Freedom and Religion

By Dave Schechter Joe Lieberman is a relic of a time in American politics, in truth not so many years ago, when Democrats and Republicans reached across the ideological aisle to do the people’s business, rather than publicly denounce each other as being evil incarnate.

Lieberman appeared Nov. 3 at the Marcus JCC’s 27th annual book festival to promote his seventh book, “With Liberty and Justice: The Fifty Day Journey from Egypt to Sinai.” It focuses on the relationship between freedom and the law.

“Freedom is not enough. If we only had freedom it would inevitably result in chaos, Lieberman told an audience of 700-plus. “We need the law to discipline ourselves, to achieve justice.”

“With Liberty and Justice” is a set of 50 essays that Lieberman, an observant Jew, co-wrote with Rabbi Ari Kahn.

Drawn from religious and secular sources, the book traces the 51 days between Passover, when the Jews got freedom from Egypt, and Shavuot, when the Jews accepted the Torah as law.

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Photo by Deborah Herr // Joined by his son, Matthew, Joe Lieberman, talked with David Lewis about his new book, which explores freedom and law from the Jewish perspective.

Academy (now Atlanta Jewish Academy).

The younger Lieberman’s debut novel, “Lucius,” revolves around the relationship between Benno Johnson, a 90-yearold white Southerner, and Lucius Cincinnatus Jones, his imaginary slave, as told to a volunteer at the senior residence where Johnson lives (think Berman Commons, the author says).

The Liebermans were interviewed by veteran journalist and documentary producer David Lewis.

Joe Lieberman represented Connecticut in the U.S. Senate from 1989 to 2013.

As Al Gore’s running mate in the 2000 election, he came within a whisker of becoming the first Jewish vice president.

A 5-4 ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court made George W. Bush president after a

contested election. Speaking three days before the Nov. 6 mid-term election, the 76-year-old Lieberman mused about the state of American politics.

“I don’t miss it, but I have enough obviously lifetime identification with the institution of our government that it pains me deeply to see what’s been happening, and I just try to figure out how we can make it better,” Lieberman said.

“Usually after the campaigns were over people got together and understood that, in our system, you’ve got to negotiate and compromise or you’re not going to get anything done,” he said.

In Lieberman’s view, those at fault for the abandonment of that ideal include political parties that “have become like tribes that are constantly at war with

each other,” and media that encourage politicians to take stands that enhance conflict.

“Most people in this country really want their representatives in Washington to work with the other party to get something done for our country,” Lieberman said.

The message members of Congress bring home has changed.

“Today, people tend to go back [to their constituents] and say, ‘This is what I stopped those bad guys from doing,’ or, ‘I tried to do this and these bums in the other party stopped me,’” Lieberman said.

“As a result, we’re not solving problems.”

A member of the audience asked Lieberman how to balance the Jewish virtues in the immigration debate.

“We, as Jews, we want to live within the law, and we’re inevitably affected by our own history. The Torah could not be clearer. We were foreigners, we were a minority in Egypt and we can never forget that. … On immigration, we have to make sure we’re not mistreating the stranger, the foreigner unfairly. You can’t have an open immigration policy, but you can’t demonize the immigrants. We’re all the children of immigrants,” Lieberman said. ■

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By Roni Robbins Ziv Koren and Izzy Ezagui both served the Israel Defense Forces – Koren with a camera, and Ezagui with a gun.

They came together at the MJCCA Book Festival Nov. 4 to discuss their literary and visual creations with Michael Morris, AJT owner and publisher.

Koren showed slides to take the audience chapter by chapter through his 18th book, “Snapshot: the IDF as Never Seen Before.” Capturing Israel for over 25 years, his images document how IDF soldiers and other elite security forces “risk their own lives to root out terrorism” and protect innocent lives, he said. “It’s not just about history. … It’s all relevant to what we have here and now today.”

One particular “snapshot” had him alongside soldiers, dangling 820 feet above ground, to capture training for terrorists taking over a building. “There is no way to shoot this except rappelling down next to them.”

He showed night raids in which special units had precise intelligence and only a few hours to stop terrorism. Although there might be family members

Izzy Ezagui (left) and Ziv Koren (right) share their experiences in the IDF with Michael Morris.

on the scene in turmoil, the alternative could be a bus explosion or suicide bomb, he said. “It has to be stopped.”

Other photos show women in the IDF. The women, who can assume most roles in the IDF, almost always do the job better than men, Koren said, to the applause of female audience members. “Every job a woman takes frees a guy to be a combat soldier.”

His last slide was the cover of his previous book, “Brotherhood,” in which circles of soldiers put a hand on the head in front of them as a kippah while reciting the prayer for friends lost in the war.

“This represents what Israeli soldiers are all about.”

From a somber slideshow came a humorous Ezagui, the young Miami-born author of “Disarmed: Unconventional Lessons from the World’s Only OneArmed Special Forces Sharpshooter.”

After Morris introduced him, Ezagui said he thought better than to speak in the fake Israeli accent people have come to expect from an IDF soldier while beside Koren, a sabra.

He spoke about his injury and aftermath in a lighthearted way that endeared him to the audience. After learning his

injury wasn’t life-threatening, he was still fearful that his mother might kill him if she found out about it from international media awaiting his return. So, from his stretcher, he grabbed a blanket to cover himself.

He pulls a story from the book’s opening. While recovering on a beach, he rescued an attractive woman who got caught in a strong undertow. She left him with nothing more than a “thank you,” but he realized from the incident that if a poor swimmer like himself could save a life with one arm, he could still achieve his dream of serving in the IDF. Ironically, when re-enlisting after rehab, he did better in basic training with one arm than before the accident.

In 2011, former Israeli president Shimon Perez awarded Ezagui Israel’s highest military honors. Still, he remains humble.

He thanked Koren for taking photos at the front line. And after the pair answered questions from the audience, he popped up to take the microphone with a final challenge for Koren: “I go back to reserve duty next month. Would you consider following me around?” ■

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Are Jewish Grandparents a Forgotten Population?

By Logan C. Ritchie Long gone are the apron-clad bubbe who slaved over matzah ball soup and the pipe-smoking zayde who watched the evening news in his Barcalounger. Today’s Jewish grandparents are tech-savvy, active seniors who FaceTime on school nights and fly into town for a weekend with their grandchildren.

According to a report last year by the U.S. Census Bureau, the number of grandparents in the United States is growing.

Its population reached 69.5 million in 2014, up from 65.1 million in 2009. Baby Boomers, the youngest of whom turned 50 in 2014, have a total population of 75.4 million.

That’s a lot of grandparents, and yet, the Jewish community is lacking programming and education for Baby Boomers. The problem is nationwide, but Atlanta offers little more than annual Grandparents’ Day at day schools.

Co-founders of Jewish Grandparents Network, David Raphael of Atlanta and Lee Hendler of Baltimore, Md., seek to rectify this oversight.

“The Jewish community has done a wonderful job of supporting young families, but there is a lack of attention given to grandparents,” Raphael said. “By sharing Jewish values and narratives, the most influential members of families are grandparents.”

JGN launched its first program, “Grandma, Grandpa Tell Me a Story,” at The Temple Oct. 28. Ron Wolfson of American Jewish University and Marshall Duke of Emory University shared their stories with about 40 grandparents, talking about the way oral tales play a role in sustaining Jewish traditions and strengthening families.

And on Nov. 5, JGN launched the first national study of Jewish grandparents.

Ten Jewish communities, including Atlanta, and five national organizations are partners in the study. It is underwritten by the JGN with support from Hendler, the Jim Joseph Foundation, The Covenant Foundation and Mike Leven.

Engaging Millennials Grandparents are the most reliable connection to Jewish life and experiences, especially for millennials who don’t belong to Jewish organizations or necessarily observe many rituals, Hendler said.

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Lee Hendler, co-founder of Jewish Grandparents Network, with her grandchildren.

David Raphael, co-founder of Jewish Grandparents Network, with his granddaughter, Bina.

going to write me off. I knew the look I was getting. Nothing was going to happen. The people at table dealing with millennials could not connect the dots.

And yet, I knew from conversations that grandparents are on front lines of the change in family life.”

“Where did they have a mixed-faith wedding? My backyard. Who did they talk to about which rabbi might officiate?

Me. What does the Jewish world think is going on? When it comes to the baby’s bris, does it occur to them it will be in my home and they have asked me to help them pick a mohel?”

Study after study reinforces the findings of Raphael and Hendler: Grandchildren cite the relationship with their grandparents as a major reason they identify Jewishly.

For instance, the Cohen Center for Modern Jewish Studies at Brandeis University reported in a 2015 study (“Millennial Children of Intermarriage”): “Having close ties to Jewish grandparents had a direct effect on a variety of outcomes,

including identifying as Jewish by religion, celebrating Jewish holidays, feeling a connection to Israel and the Jewish people, and wanting to marry someone Jewish.”

The Cohen Center survey also states: “For all childhood experiences, Jewish grandparents should be viewed as a critical resource, and programs should be designed to leverage their influence.”

Another study of 1,150 Jewish college students, conducted in 2014 by researchers Barry Kosmin and Ariela Keysar, discovered that when grandparents accompanied the students to synagogue and other Jewish settings, they were most likely to feel strong attachments to Israel and the Jewish people.

Additionally, surveys of Birthright Israel alumni reveal that connection to Jewish grandparents is an important predictor of a wide variety of positive Jewish attitudes and practices in adulthood.

That’s because Judaism is so valued by older Jews and they pass that connection on to their grandchildren. According to the Pew Research Center Global Religious Landscape Study of 2015, more

Flanked by Ron Wolfson (left) and Marshall Duke (right), David Raphael says Jewish grandparents are often undervalued and overlooked.

than 70 percent of Jews ages 55 and older respond that religion is either very important or important to them.

Goals of Jewish Grandparents Network Aimed at adults from age 55 to 80, JGN plans to engage those with grandchildren of Jewish and mixed-faith families.

The JGN case study – the basis for which the organization was founded and will be funded – states grandparents are “a living bridge to the past and essential keepers and sharers of family and Jewish narratives, traditions and values.”

JGN maintains that financial support and personal time, including paying for Jewish preschool and taking grandchildren to Tot Shabbat, is the role of today’s Jewish grandparent.

By navigating the “new Jewish family” which includes multifaith, divorced, single parent and LGBTQ families, Jewish grandparents deserve meaningful dialogue and learning opportunities.

JGN is working with a research firm to gather quantitative data on family demographics, beliefs, behaviors and needs of Jewish grandparents. A sample of the survey will be distributed nationally to 1,500 members of synagogues, Jewish community centers and other Jewish organizations.

Raphael, who lives in Sandy Springs, spent his 30-year career with Hillel International creating Jewish opportunities.

He values listening, collaboration and building community. “That’s how we create a Jewish community of meaning,” he said.

To take the JGN survey, visit www. grandparents.2.vu/1. JGN also maintains an active Facebook page, www.facebook. com/groups/JewishGrandparentsNetwork. ■

LOCAL NEWS

Eizenstat Presents Golabek’s Musical Journey

By Marcia Caller Jaffe Back for the 30th year, the Fran Eizenstat & Eizenstat Family Lecture took an emotional and creative turn for the inspired performance of Mona Golabek Nov. 1 at Ahavath Achim Synagogue. A world-renowned and Grammy-nominated concert pianist, Golabek re-created the story of her mother’s journey to England in 1938 on the Kindertransport children's refugee rescue. Former U.S. Ambassador Stuart Eizenstat, Atlanta native and lifelong member of Ahavath Achim Synagogue, dedicated the concert to his late wife, Fran, whom he described as an eishes chayil (woman of valor). He also praised the event’s co-chairs, Joe Alterman, director of the Atlanta Jewish Music Festival, and Miriam Strickman Levitas, who performed the “Star-Spangled Banner” and “Hatikvah” on the piano she donated to the synagogue prior to the main presentation.

It was rather fortuitous and perhaps a wise decision for Eizenstat to select a nonpolitical speaker in favor of Golabek’s healing message. Known for its Alist, past series speakers include U.S. pres-

idents and vice presidents, secretaries of state, Nobel laureates, Supreme Court justices and the like. Eizenstat also once rotated in a cantor and choir.

Though there were roughly 1,000 in the audience, Eizenstat said he was disappointed the Atlanta school systems did not encourage student attendance as in other cities. Through her Hold On To Your Music Foundation, Golabek donated more than 300,000 copies of her book, “The Children of Willesdan Lane,” in more than 25 U.S. cities. It’s part of her mission to get Holocaust education into the hands of schools, teachers and students everywhere. The foundation seeks to expand awareness and understanding of the ethical implications of world events such as the Holocaust, and the power of the arts to embolden the human spirit.

No doubt this is a story that begs to be told.

Golabek performed a “one woman” show sans script to the darkened auditorium, laced with the chronological tale of the journey of her mother, Lisa Jura, while interspersing piano pieces and concertos. Audience member Bernie

Ambassador Stuart Eizenstat and performer Mona Golabek at Ahavath Achim Synagogue.

Eizenstat with event attendees.

Goldstein said, “I am an avid symphony fan, and this was quite unique. She is an excellent concert pianist in her own right.”

Alan Solon said, “This was very moving and touched my soul. The story needs to be told from generation to generation as Golabek does.”

Golabek is on to Pittsburgh where they, indeed, could use some healing. “We

can employ this use of music to combat evil,” Eizenstat said.

He continues to educate and inspire.

You can hear Ambassador Eizenstat at the Book Festival of the MJCCA Sunday, Nov. 11, during the Esther G. Levine Community Read. “The Children of Willesden Lane” is slated to premier as a major motion picture in 2020. ■

Mona Golabek performs at AA Synagogue on Nov. 1 for the 30th Fran Eizenstat & Eizenstat Family Lecture.

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OPINION Letter to the Atlanta Jewish Community:

Like the rest of the nation, I am heartbroken by the tragedy in Pittsburgh. The families of the victims, as well as our brothers and sisters in the Jewish community, remain at the forefront of my prayers. Yet again, the Jewish community has been shattered by unspeakable violence, and like many, I am still struggling to comprehend the unfortunate reality of a hatred and division so deep-rooted that it exposes itself in such a heinous manner in a place of worship.

Rest assured the Atlanta Police Department is on a continued heightened alert, and all patrol units have been instructed to monitor activity around synagogues throughout the city. As Mayor, my commitment to our city’s Jewish community—and all faiths—is that we will work tirelessly to ensure that Atlanta will always be a place where everyone is able to worship freely and without fear.

In this moment of sorrow, as a city, we must press forward to continue to seek ways to combat anti-Semitism, bridge divides and cultivate a greater understanding between all who call Atlanta home.

Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms, Atlanta

Letter to the Atlanta Jewish Community:

Events of the past weeks have been jarring. Bombs delivered to numerous locations. Two lives taken in Kentucky in an unexplained act of violence. And Pittsburgh.

At Tree of Life synagogue. In the quiet, tree-lined streets of Squirrel Hill. For generations, the center of the Jewish community in that city.

That hatred is so difficult to fathom. And we all search for a way to respond.

We offer that there are far more wonderful, loving people in this world than there are those filled with venom. A perfect example was at Holy Spirit Catholic Church on Thursday, Oct. 25. It was the 54th anniversary of Nostra Aetate, the 1965 Vatican document that transformed the relationship between the Catholic and Jewish communities. American Jewish Committee (AJC) and the Archdiocese have, for the past three years, commemorated that historic document with a community conversation.

“Repairing the World: Finding Unity in our Diversity” brought together over 200 Catholics, Jews and other interfaith partners. Rabbi Brad Levenberg spoke to the gathering. He reminded us all of the important work of Rabbi Jacob Rothschild of The Temple before and during the civil rights movement. His shining example continues to be a guiding force behind the social justice work championed by the Jewish community in Atlanta. Sister Mary Priniski shared some of the important papal encyclicals

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that continue to guide Roman Catholics in the work they do with immigration, labor, healthcare and more, here in Atlanta and throughout the world. Both highlighted that those beacons of light provide the examples we should follow as we work together to heal the fractures in our communities.

The table discussions that followed the presentations provided an opportunity for open, honest discussion about how we struggle to bridge the divide that is prevalent in our nation and how we can work to promote unity. As vice president and cochair of Interreligious Affairs for American Jewish Committee, we frequently enjoy discussions with our faith partners. Those relationships are important, and this annual event opened up the possibility for many more people to explore what we have in common, how we share the same challenges, and how we might tackle important issues together.

That forum was timely, and evidence that it and similar events will make a difference appeared as emails throughout the weekend. New friends we met at Holy Spirit and others from past dialogues reached out to offer condolences and prayers. They stand in solidarity with us, their Jewish family. We can, and must, continue to work together to repair our fractured world.

Linda Davis and Ronnie van Gelder, American Jewish Committee Atlanta executive board

Letter to the editor:

The first duty of government to its citizens is to safeguard them from acts of violence. Instead, Mr. Trump suggests that worshiping Jews bear the responsibility and costs of hiring private armies to protect our people and our institutions. Why? Because this administration refuses to recalibrate its laissez faire approach to gun purchasing, ownership, concealment and use. Sorry, Mr. Trump, George Soros and the media cannot be blamed for your dereliction of duty. In the meantime, you are obsessed with sending a militia to turn back thousands fleeing from murderous violence in their homelands.

Rabbi Dr. Scott B. Saulson, Atlanta ■ The AJT welcomes your letters. We want our readers to have an opportunity to engage with our community in constructive dialogue. If you would like your letter to be published, please write 200 words or less, include your name, phone number and email, and send it to editor@atljewishtimes.com.

OPINION

Remembering the War to End All Wars We will arrive soon at the centennial of the 11th hour, of the 11th day, of the 11th month of 1918, the day that World War I ended.

Known as The Great War, and sometimes as The War to End All Wars, this American ambulance during World War was the war that saw the advent of aerial I in Reims-Verdon sector, France. warfare and the expanded use of chemical weapons. pool, on May 7, 1915, killing more than 1,100 This was the war that redrew the maps on board, including 120 Americans. of Europe and the Middle East, setting in By the summer of 1917, Frank had enmotion conflicts that remain active today. listed and traded his three-piece suit for an Numbers alone cannot sum up a war, Army uniform. He was assigned to the 1st but today’s relatively limited Battalion / 359th Regiment / awareness of World War I war180th Brigade / 90th Division, rants drawing from military, made up primarily of men medical and, for this purpose, from Texas and Oklahoma, Jewish historical sources. and known as the “Tough ‘OmThis was the war in which, bres.” on all sides, some 10 million Frank, who spoke Germilitary personnel were killed man, was an intelligence ofand 23 million wounded. ficer with the unit, which America entered the war saw combat in France almost in June 1917, three years after Dave constantly from mid-August it began. The “doughboys,” as Schechter until the war’s end, and then the troops of the American From Where I Sit remained in Germany during Expeditionary Force were the post-war occupation. known, fought with distinction in some of When 2nd Lt. Schechter returned to the war’s most significant battles, among New York City, he resumed his legal career, them Belleau Wood, St. Mihiel, and Meuse- and was a husband to Alice, and father to Argonne.

Daniel, my father.

Of the 4.7 million Americans in uniThe gas he inhaled, probably during form during that period, 2 million were de- the battle at St. Mihiel, when barrages of ployed to Europe and, of those, 1.2 million poisonous gas were fired across the trenchengaged in combat. es by both sides, likely contributed to the AEF casualties exceeded 116,000. Dis- breathing difficulties that led to his premaease, primarily the influenza pandemic of ture death at age 47.

1918 and causes other than enemy weapThis family history led to my involveons, accounted for 54 percent of those ment in tracking the dwindling number of deaths. More than 204,000 Americans World War I veterans. were wounded or gassed.

The last living American veteran, Cpl. The ranks of the AEF included 250,000 Frank Buckles, who had enlisted at age 16 Jews. Their casualties numbered 3,500, and was an ambulance driver in France, and 12,000 were wounded or gassed. Jews died in 2011 at age 110. received seven of the 124 Medals of Honor Buckles’ last, and, as of yet unfulfilled awarded for World War I. wish was that his comrades be rememAmong the Jewish veterans of this bered with a memorial on the National period were Isador Robinson and Frank Mall in Washington, D.C. Schechter.

There is a National World War I MuIsador trained as a pilot at Kelly Army seum and Memorial in Kansas City, Mo. Air Field in Texas, but did not deploy.

And there is a proposal to remodel I have his Army Air Service insignia Pershing Park in Washington, D.C. (named and photographs of 2nd Lt. Robinson in for the AEF commander, Gen. John J. “Black his leather jacket and helmet with goggles, Jack” Pershing) to add a World War I mestanding next to an airplane. morial.

After the war, Isador returned home to With all due respect to my former Des Moines, Iowa, where he was a lawyer, neighbors in Kansas City, and the undoubthusband to Margaret, and father to Sally, edly well-intentioned bureaucrats in Washmy mother. ington, the veterans of World War I deserve Frank, born in England and raised in to be remembered on the National Mall, New York City, was a young lawyer when alongside memorials to the American veta German submarine torpedoed the RMS erans of the wars that came after the war Lusitania en route from New York to Liver- that was supposed to end all wars. ■ ATLANTA JEWISH TIMES NOVEMBER 9, 2018 | 23

VETERANS DAY Smart Homes Give New Life to Severely Wounded Vets

By Roni Robbins U.S. Marine Corps Cpls. Sean Adams and Todd Love, both from Georgia, became double leg amputees in Afghanistan. So did U.S. Army Master Sgt. Cedric King of Duluth.

Sgt. Eric Hunter of Fayetteville lost one leg and shattered the other, and Sgt. 1st Class Michael Schlitz lost both hands and sight in his left eye, and 85 percent of his body was burned in Baghdad.

When they returned from service, they had trouble getting around their Georgia homes with wheelchairs and other mobility and medical devices. But that changed when they received new smart homes equipped with the latest

Located in Fayetteville, Ga., the smart home of US Army Sgt. Eric Hunter has helped him and his family move forward with their new life together.

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technology, gadgets and modifications to make their lives easier.

“I am loving life in my house and I am loving my new community,” said Adams, who lost both legs above the knee and injured both his hands and his right arm while on a reconnaissance patrol.

His new smart home is in Maysville, 70 miles northeast of Atlanta.

Adams and the other Georgia veterans are among 50 catastrophically wounded veterans the Marcus and Home Depot foundations have helped through the Restoring Independence Supporting Empowerment (R.I.S.E) - adapted smart homes program of the Gary Sinise Foundation.

Sinise is an actor famous for his

portrayal of Lt. Dan Taylor in “Forrest Gump,” partly filmed in Georgia, who's lead actor, Tom Hanks, was in Atlanta last week for the 27th Book Festival of the MJCCA. Over the last five years, Bernie Marcus and the Home Depot and Marcus foundations, have given or committed just under $20 million for the adapted homes. So far, 51 have been completed and 19 are under construction around the country. The R.I.S.E. homes are part of a larger mission by the Marcus and Home Depot foundations to help veterans.

The contemporary mortgage-free homes are designed specifically for the nation’s most severely wounded veter-

ans to serve their individual needs. They are equipped with such automated features as doors, lighting, sound system, security, heating and cooling, along with wood floors, roll-up sinks, accessible appliances and cabinets.

The homes also are personalized for the vets’ hobbies such as special kitchens if they enjoy cooking or an auto body shop for those who like to tinker with cars.

King, who lives in Duluth, said his home has been one of the greatest gifts in his life.

“My family and I wake up each morning in an incredible new reality. We love our home; it feels like we won the lottery every day. The overarching feel-

US Army SFC Michael Schlitz has gained some independence living in his custom Forston, Ga. smart home.

VETERANS DAY

US Army Master Sgt. Cedric King lives with his wife and daughters in Duluth, Ga. His home can be controlled with an iPad.

ing is a deep gratitude for what … our God has blessed us with.”

His new Fayetteville smart home is like a dream, Hunter said. “Giving me my independence back and eliminating the obstacles I struggled with on a daily basis has given me the ability to no longer worry about my family’s future, but to put all of my time in loving my family and watching them grow with their Dad right by their side. That is a blessing of a lifetime.”

For the Georgia vets, the homes help them regain their freedom and dignity, a goal for all of the foundations involved.

“Once they move in, it changes life for the whole family,” said Judy Otter, chief operating officer for the Gary Sinise Foundation. “They are able to do things they weren’t able to do for years, things we take for granted that make a huge dif-

USMC Cpl. Sean Adams' specially adapted smart home is located in Maysville, Ga.

ference in their lives.”

Sinise said Marcus’ support of his foundation and the R.I.S.E. program “has been a major boost. His generosity has been transformational in the lives of so many veterans and their families. And as someone who spends numerous hours trying to rally support, knowing that he sees our work and progress as substantial and worthy of back up, is a great validation and blessing.”

Marcus’ commitment to veterans seems to stem from his older brother, Irving, having served in the Battle of the Bulge in World War II. “He never was the same. It made a big impression on him [Marcus] he carried with him his whole life. It affected him,” said Marcus Ruzek, program director of the Marcus Foundation. Ruzek also is a combat vet. “When we get to give a home away, those are the

best days. It’s incredible. I had friends sacrifice at that level and I did some myself,” he said.

“It is so incredibly important for vets to get the level of care they deserve,” Ruzek said. We feel they do not get that from the government, the honor and dignity they deserve after their service.”

In addition to the Marcus Foundation, the Home Depot Foundation gives cash and gift cards for the building of the smart homes, Otter said.

A strong commitment to veterans grew from the volunteer efforts of The Home Depot, said Frank Blake, former Home Depot chairman and CEO. Giving back to the community is among the core values of the nation’s No. 1 home improvement store.

In the aftermath of the Iraq War, Team Depot volunteers were helping

more and more older and wounded vets update their homes, said Blake, whose son served in Iraq.

That there are homes “specially designed, particular for the injured vet to be able to utilize their house in a meaningful way, is terrific,” Blake said. “The smart homes specifically address their needs and give them a sense of dignity to be able to handle life on their own. Small things like using the bathroom can be an enormous thing.”

While the Home Depot and its Foundation is pleased to make a difference, “we always say we can never do enough for those who made the sacrifice,” Blake said. “As proud as we are, we are aware that we owe them so much more.” ■ Logan C. Ritchie and Al Shams contributed to this report.

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VETERANS DAY

Liberation Pavilion’s first floor focuses on the joys, costs and meaning of liberation and freedom.

George Aigen, a Jewish liberator of Dachau, speaks to students about his experiences in World War II.

Expansion of WWII Museum Has Atlanta Link

By Logan C. Ritchie Driving from Munich to Dachau with his battalion, 93-year-old George Aigen will never forget the open minefield, two posts and a single railroad track that led into the concentration camp.

“I can still see it in my mind,” said the World War II liberator. “We found a train on the rail and went to investigate.

It was a cargo train. All the doors were open,” Aigen recalled.

Inside the train, soldiers found about 2,000 people, all dead and piled on top of each other. Aigen said the Nazis sent them from another camp so they couldn’t be rescued.

Crying, Aigen struggled to express how deeply the memories still affect him.

The retelling of Aigen’s vivid history – along with others in his generation – is one reason the National World War II Museum in New Orleans launched a $400 million capital campaign. The sixacre campus houses five pavilions with historical exhibits, on-site restoration work, a period dinner theater, and restaurants.

Tom Hanks, at the Book Festival of the MJCCA Oct. 30 and known for his war movies, is the executive producer and narrator of the introduction to the museum’s 4-D film experience, “Beyond All Boundaries.”

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Our very own AJT Owner and Publisher Michael Morris is a board member of the museum and has played an active role in fundraising for the project.

The last stage of the expansion includes the Liberation Pavilion, set to open in 2021 at a cost of $45 million. Patrons can roam three levels to discover the meaning of liberation, freedom and democracy. The pavilion covers the postwar era, returning military service members and war crimes.

Part of the capital campaign is provided by California philanthropist Ted Taube. His $2 million contribution will fund a family Holocaust program. It includes free public programming annually on International Holocaust Remembrance Day – Jan. 27 this year – as well as distance learning programs to help students nationwide explore individual and collective responsibility in the Holocaust.

The museum’s WWII Media and Education Center offers Holocaust educa-

Exterior rendering of museum expansion.

tion to middle and high school students across the nation through two distance learning programs: “The Holocaust: One Teen’s Story of Persecution and Survival” and “When They Came for Me: The Holocaust.” The Taube gift allows for program expansion and technology updates to support online education.

“As the WWII generation passes away, the National WWII Museum has been entrusted to continue telling their stories to future generations – especially the important story of the Holocaust,” said Stephen J. Watson, the museum’s president and CEO. “The gift … makes it possible for the museum to expand its teachings about the atrocities of the Holocaust and why we should all stand together against future genocides.”

Telling stories about the Holocaust, like Aigen’s, is a task that never ends.

Reflecting on his Army friends, Aigen said, “We must remember the sacrifice they made. The museum’s programs could be of great use to this nation, especially at this time in history.

“One thing I’ve been thinking lately is the realization that my friends, my wartime friends, and people of that time have practically all died out,” he said.

“I can still see in my mind the three American soldiers sitting on the ground under a tree. Our unit was supposed to protect these guys, who were sitting on

VETERANS DAY

The second floor of the Liberation Pavilion will present richly layered, interactive experiences that explore the postwar years.

the ground, crying. That was my introduction to Dachau. For over 70 years, I still can’t get that out of my brain,” he said.

Aigen recalled following an American group into the concentration camp. “To do so, we had to go through a field and into the gate. We had no idea what was on the other side of that gate,” he said, hauntingly.

“All we could do was walk [into the camp].

Luckily there was no one there. When we were finally through the gate, on the other side we found a big open field, alongside a single railroad track.”

Dachau was the first concentration camp, built in 1933, about 20 minutes outside of Munich. More than 14,000 prisoners were killed there.

About 10 years ago, Aigen told his wife, Joyce, he “couldn’t get out of the camp.” For

a while he stopped giving lectures and talks, but she said, “It has to be known that it happened. We cannot let it happen again.”

She said the museum was a wonderful idea, “dedicating a building to the men who were there. Because George is still here, he is still able to tell the story.”

Aigen received the French American Legion award and has been featured on the Georgia World War II Oral History project, produced by Georgia Public Broadcasting in Atlanta.

John Brown, retired from the Air Force, is also producing a film about Aigen with funds from Valdosta State University.

Brown heard Aigen speak about liberation and was inspired to create “Aigen: One Man’s War,” set to launch next year. ■

Trace the war’s lasting legacies at home and around the world at the National World War II Museum in New Orleans.

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ARTS

Photos by Laurie Sermos // Chai Style columnist, Marcia

Caller Jaffe (center), welcomes party-goers.

Homeowners, Carrla and Jeff Goldstein, are joined by guests Joan and Don Brown.

AJT's owner and publisher, Michael A. Morris

Chai Style Event Rivals the Red Carpet of Hollywood

By Deborah Herr

Marcia Caller Jaffe’s Chai Style column grants readers a peek inside inspiring spaces captured by local photographers, Duane Stork and Laurie Sermos.

Showcasing a diverse collection of houses, Jaffe’s column consistently portrays Jewish Atlantans’ “passion to carry out one’s personal style.” Each Chai Style Home or Art story includes an interview so that we may learn about the inhabit-

Over the last four years, the AJT has been invited into more than 70 homes and art studios belonging to members of Atlanta’s Jewish community. Behind mezuzah-clad entries, we have discovered majestic views of our “City in a Forest,” personality-infused interiors and masterful architecture.

ants of magazine-worthy homes and the creators of innovative sculptures and original paintings.

On Oct. 28, Carrla and Jeff Goldstein reopened their home to the AJT for our first “Where Hollywood Meets South Beach” Chai Style affair. The Goldstein home, described by Jaffe as a “4-acre contemporary Mediterranean manse in Sandy Springs,” served as a dramatic venue

for AJT’s celebration. Catered by A Kosher Touch and Tower Beer, Wine & Spirits, the event enabled the AJT to thank community members for allowing us to feature their residences and artwork in the paper.

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The rear of the house balances Mediterranean architecture with modern lines, featuring a pool and patio.

Karin and Daniel (in one of his own Atlanta T-shirt designs) contrast their styles. Daniel’s “Netanyahu” micro-bladed stencil took about 100 hours to create.

Karin’s work is “Tsadi Bird.”

Photos by Duane Stork // Karin Mervis poses with Schnauzer mix, Tanzi,

in front of her colorful “Babylon 2” and “Babylon 3.”

Chai Style Art

Mother/Son Artists Echo “Out of the Box” Talent

“When I was a child, my mother said to me, ‘If you be- emotional and personal,” Mervis said. come a soldier, you’ll be a general. If you become a monk, Her own artistic style is sumptuous, yet punchy, you’ll end up as the Pope.’ Instead I became a painter and stylized and unexpected. wound up as Picasso.” – Pablo Picasso Then there is her handsome son, Daniel, 30, a Karin Mervis, who emigrated from burgeoning technical, multifaceted artist South Africa in 1990, has influenced thoubursting on the hip Atlanta scene. Hip, but sands of children in expressing themselves not too avant-garde, to produce touching in art forms and therapy. Mervis, a teaching sketches of a rabbi holding his son’s hand, visual artist at the Atlanta High Museum of walking to Yeshiva.

Art and volunteer at the Shepherd Center, “When I do a 4-foot-by-4-foot microis best known for group works at Jewish pen cutout of Prime Minister Netanyahu, day schools. you can bet I have to stay very focused,” In her lilting South African accent, Daniel said. Karin weighed in, “Daniel’s art Mervis has the “Mary Poppins touch” to enis impossible for anyone to copy free hand. gage children in group art projects, which Marcia I doubt that he, himself, could replicate his are ultimately displayed at The Davis Acad- Caller Jaffe portraits – they are so magnificent.” emy, the Atlanta Jewish Academy and The Epstein School. She has implemented the “Curating Marcia: Did you have formal art training?

Your Family Story” project at Congregation Shearith Daniel: I have a Bachelor of Fine Arts from SCAD Israel, where children chose a Judaic historic symbol [Savannah College of Art and Design]. I was classically from home to explore its history and culminate in an trained in art elements from color theory to more macro individual art treasure. “These art connections are very principles like balance. I started out rooted in abstract

expressionism and through training, I applied that expression to more concrete subject matter.

Karin: I studied art in Johannesburg and then at Columbus (Ohio) College of Art & Design. I was an art director at Grey advertising; and similarly, Daniel, until recently, worked for Ogilvy advertising.

Marcia: You’re an art teacher, how did you influence Daniel as a child?

Karin: Our home has always been one big art room!

Daniel was creative at a very young age. He either volunteered or worked for me at various art camps. Daniel has an innate need to draw in a certain style that is 100 percent his own language. My art – and that of many others – is original but can easily be copied. Not true of his work.

Marcia: Who are your favorite artists?

Karin: I collect South African items like the pottery of Roelna Bashew, an indigenous sculptor. Currently I’m “wearing” my favorite art – a scarf by students of Lalela, a South African arts program for youth at risk.

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The Mervis’ entrance has Karin’s colorful acrylic, “Babylon,” by a zebra chair from a culled government protected animal preserve near Johannesburg.

Karin created this tribute to her mother based on a handwritten quote from her diary before she succumbed to Alzheimer’s disease.

I admire a Jewish artist, Andy Saftel, under whom I studied in Tennessee and created this “warrior” diptych.

Even my warriors bloom with flowers.

Also, I constantly push for new mediums, working with technology such as laser cutters and steel, using plasma torches.

Beyond fine art, I also dabble in fun apparel. These ever-present traditional “ATL” hats in all white Helvetica font are about as depressive as gets when it comes to design; but my ATL designs were featured at A3C Festival, a weeklong conference with performances throughout Atlanta.

Karin: I start by doodling in my journal and literally use a projector to devolve into large acrylic paintings like these huge floral triptychs. I like bright neon, whimsical colors and usually incorporate persimmon, purple and burgundy.

Marcia: How would you contrast your styles?

Daniel: I don’t often paint or use color. Mom and I are polar opposites. I am doing these emotional micropen stenciled portraits (Einstein, Netanyahu, Bob Marley), 40 inches by 40 inches. These take 80 to 100 hours each.

The composition in-and-of-itself is one giant principle of balance. The stenciled background balances out the penmanship of the face. I’ve applied my expression to all subject matter from animals, faces to landscapes.

This warrior pair was painted in Tennessee by Karin while studying with Andy Saftel.

Photos by Duane Stork // Karin

finished this Pantone XG Orange wood bar, which showcases her South African pottery by Roelna Bashew.

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Daniel’s original Judaic drawings feature his favorite, “Rabbi Leading Child to School.”

The top right is a sample of his ketubah shell.

Karin’s wood blessings are in Hebrew and English. Daughter Gina’s handmade candle is atop.

Daniel holds his unusual metal art, wearing his self-designed black and white shirt and shoes.

Marcia: What’s the most unusual work you have done?

Karin: When my mother was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, I did a painting with memories for my own 50th birthday (see the huge 50 in the background).

I projected her handwriting onto the canvas, with a quote I found written in her diary: “May the best days of your past, be the worst days of your future.”

Daniel: Right now, the most unusual is hand-cut metal. There are very few plasma torch artists out there.

Marcia: Describe your Judaic works.

Karin: My square wood, gold-leaf pieces are “Blessing for Good Health” and “The Wonders of Nature” in Hebrew and English.

In addition, my community pieces were completed at Camp Barney, AMIT, Amy’s Holiday Party, Young Israel, The Temple, Beth Tefillah preschool, and the Breman Museum.

Daniel: I have been creating custom ketubahs for young lovers out there. It’s been an interesting process because I col-

Dan’s detailed stencil 4-by-4-foot “Ben Gurion” lets the light shine through.

laborate with calligraphers to get a professional finalized ketubah. Often, calligraphers are in different states, so there is a lot of back and forth.

My black and white ink original sketches of Jewish scenes – My favorite is the Orthodox man walking his son to school. “L’dor v’dor” [from generation to generation] emphasizes the importance of teaching and education.

Marcia: What’s the greatest collaboration you two have done?

Karin: We are working on a huge 30foot wall in The Galloway School tracing the life cycle of the monarch butterfly.

We worked with dozens of students from pre-K to eighth grade.

Daniel: The butterfly mural correlated with the class curricula and allowed for every student to paint their own version of a butterfly. ■

Karin and Dan completed the butterfly installation at the Galloway school.

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COMMUNITY “He Ain’t Heavy, He’s My Brother”

By Marcia Caller Jaffe Who doesn’t remember The Hollies’ emotional song topping the 1962 music charts?

The true meaning of that song was realized Oct. 14 when Kyle and Brent Pease set the world record for completing the Ironman Triathlon as a brother duo.

The Ironman, which has taken place annually since 1978 in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, is synonymous with the word “grueling.”

Licensed by the World Triathlon Corp, the Ironman consists of a 2.4-mile swim, a 112-mile bike ride, and a 26.2-mile marathon. Outrageous for any human to complete, think about doing it supporting a wheelchair and raft. Kyle suffers from spastic quadriplegic cerebral palsy.

Here is their story of human endurance and victory.

Mom, Janis Pease: “Brent was always extremely close to his twin brothers, Evan and Kyle, who were two years younger. He became their protector early on – especially Kyle. Together he and Evan devised all sorts of

creative ways to include him in their backyard sports. Kyle also played wheelchair soccer and basketball. When Kyle was 7, a friend and I started a challenger (adaptive) baseball league at Buckhead Baseball, Northside Youth Organization and Murphy Candler. He loved participating in Little League Baseball, but didn’t think it was competitive enough since everyone got to score and no one was tagged out. Kyle always wanted to do things that his brothers did.

We always thought of our family as “normal,” but who did things differently.

When the idea of racing together came to fruition, it was just natural that the brothers would find a way to do it together.

Now Brent and Kyle: Marcia: At what point did you get the idea to do the Ironman?

Brent: As a swimmer growing up, I gravitated back to the water as I grew tired of just running. Triathlon turned into the next goal for me, which eventually grew from shorter races to Ironman.

From left Kyle, Evan and mom Janis Pease with Brent Pease (back row).

Marcia: How many hours did the Ironman race take?

Brent: 14:29.00. We were the first brothers to ever complete this challenge and the second “team” ever.

Marcia: What was the hardest part?

Was there ever a time when you thought you might not make it?

Brent: The bike is typically the hardest part, but the run was quite a challenge this time. It got very dark and our light broke. We were essentially running without much to go by. We both stayed focused and Kyle continued to push me forward.

Kyle: I don’t think there was a time that I wanted to give up. Honestly, there were moments of doubts and worries.

The whole day was challenging, but we kept our eyes focused on the prize.

Marcia: How do you and Kyle train?

Brent: We go out on weekends and spend six to 12 hours honing our craft so that we are able to tackle 14- to 15-hour endurance events. Go on YouTube to HiBall Energy/Pease Brothers and watch us!

Marcia: Is there anything that you pull from Judaism that motivates you to help others?

Brent: Tzedakah, giving to others and sharing in our gifts. That lesson from my early education has always stuck with me.

Marcia: What would you say about Kyle’s perseverance and attitude?

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Brent: He is the most tenacious person I have ever known. He does not allow his disability to define him and continues to push the limits of what is possible.

Marcia: What is your “real” occupation?

Brent: I coach several Ironman athletes and marathoners, helping each achieve their individual goals. In addition to that and my training center (in Chamblee), I run the Kyle Pease Foundation. We raise funds through individuals and corporations who support disabled individuals through sports. We also do peer-to-peer fundraising for certain events. This is when our volunteers also do crowdfunding to help support our mission.

Kyle: I have a great job at Piedmont Hospital serving patients and guests in navigating the hospital, ... giving directions and escorting.

Marcia: Last word, Kyle.

Kyle: “The Ironman World Championship was incredible. It’ll be a day that I’ll never forget, and to accomplish this feat with my brother is so sweet and special to me. Brent is amazing, a true gift to me and many others. I love him, and I’m blessed to call him my brother.

Don’t let your disability define who you are. Anything is truly possible when you put your mind to your dreams. ■ For more information about the Kyle Pease Foundation, contact Brent at 404-5566704 or brent@kylepeasefoundation.org.

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Keys to Countering BDS

By Roni Robbins If PepsiCo’s $3.2 billion purchase of Israel-based SodaStream this summer is any indication, the agenda of the Boycott Divestment and Sanctions movement is fizzling. The movement forced the company that makes at-home soda-making machines to shut its West Bank facility, which ironically hurt Palestinians, who lost their jobs too. But SodaStream came back stronger to attract the attention of the world’s no. 2 soda maker.

Instead of fear and intimidation, the 110 people who gathered at Congregation Etz Chaim Oct. 23 to learn about the Atlanta Jewish community’s BDS response were implored to focus on investment, education and engagement.

The evening started with a video narrated by Danny Ayalon, founder of The Truth about Israel, former deputy foreign minister of Israel and former Ambassador of Israel to the U.S. The video discussed the BDS movement and its hateful campus agenda that incites violence against Jewish college students and Israel. Although the movement claims to promote freedom, justice, equality and the creation of a Palestinian state, its real ideology is to eliminate the Jewish state, Ayalon said.

The BDS movement was started by the Arab League in 1947, around the time Israel was created, according to Harry Stern, a moderator and program co-chair of the Etz Chaim panel discussion.

Ali Medof, another moderator and program co-chair, cited a Pew Research Center study showing that 27 percent of millennials sided with Palestinians. It was 9 percent about 10 years earlier.

On the front lines countering BDS college protests is Becca Nadolne, a University of Georgia campus advocate for the American Israel Public Affairs Committee. She said it’s believed that about 80 percent of the students on campus have no idea about Israel, 10 percent are active in Israel advocacy and 10 percent support Palestine.

In addition to AIPAC, there are other Zionist organizations on campus, including Dawgs for Israel. She has served on its board for the past year. “We show the good parts of Israel, … something good to think about.”

The pro-Israel groups at UGA counter the anti-Zionist rhetoric of the Students for Justice in Palestine on campus.

“We invite them to our meetings, but they never want to stay for the event.” Still, the pro-Israel groups have to hire security to escort the pro-Palestinians out when they

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Speakers included, from left, Becca Nadolne, UGA campus advocate from AIPAC, Mark Spiegel of Conexx, and Dov Wilker of the American Jewish Committee.

inevitably voice their anti-Israel sentiments, Nadolne said.

The BDS movement seems to have a PR issue, said Dov Wilker, regional director of the American Jewish Committee Atlanta. “No state in the U.S. supports BDS,” he said. “It has not had an impact financially.”

Rich Walter, vice president of curriculum and outreach for the Center for Israel Education, said his organization tries to focus on “context and content” instead of giving “props” to the BDS movement. With more than half the states in the country having anti-BDS legislation, and less than 10 percent of universities having BDS resolutions, Walter doesn’t believe the movement is effective. “We over focus on BDS. Their impact is negligible.”

For that reason, teens and parents should do more than just live in fear.

Education is key, he said.

“There are a number of ways to engage in Israel on campus.” He encouraged students to go on Birthright Israel trips, study about Israel, learn Hebrew and invest in the Jewish state. “Instead of defending Israel, we should teach about Israel, embrace Israel, excite about Israel, … the importance of Israel self-determination. We should be teaching Israel, not preaching Israel.”

Georgia companies can also find ways to support and conduct business with their counterparts in Israel, said Mark Spiegel, representing Conexx, the America Israel Business Connector. He cited Israeli companies in the U.S. and Georgia, including some in the Fortune 500, that have established relationships with Israeli businesses, saying, “A lot of big companies are collaborating with Israel.”

After the panel discussion, 18-yearold Shaked Amir – in Atlanta on a gap

year from Israel – told the AJT he sees hundreds of thousands of pages of how Israel is illegitimate on Instagram. So, learning about BDS is “extremely important.”

Hearing that Jews are hated is nothing new for Melody Euchman. “It’s the story I’ve heard all my life: Jews are not a much-loved people and we stand up and fight.”

Rich Walter of the Center for Israel Education believes more education and engagement is needed to combat BDS.

Rabbi Daniel Dorsch opened the BDS program, the first on Congregation Etz Chaim’s Lilmode adult education lineup.

Paul and Cheryl Simonoff have two daughters in college who are interested in Israel advocacy. “I think BDS is a huge problem,” Cheryl Simonoff said. She believed messages like they heard at the BDS forum can inspire college students “to take stands against the challenges of the Jewish people. It’s very disturbing what’s going on.” ■

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CANDLE-LIGHTING TIMES

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 9

Acoustic Shabbat Café – Dunwoody – Alon’s Bakery & Market, 4505 Ashford Dunwoody Road, Atlanta, from 7 to 9 p.m. Join Rabbi Glusman, Drew Cohen and teen musicians from The Weber School for an evening of music and Shabbat prayers. Food and wine available for purchase. This interactive Shabbat-themed experience is sponsored by Atlanta Jewish Music Festival and The Weber School. Free. For more information, www.bit.ly/2nVTxbJ.

Toldot Friday, November 9, 2018, light candles at 5:20 p.m.

Saturday, November 10, 2018, Shabbat ends at 6:16 p.m.

Vayeitzei Friday, November 16, 2018, light candles at 5:16 p.m.

Saturday, November 17, 2018, Shabbat ends at 6:12 p.m.

SOJOURN in Concert: Chana Rothman – elementATL, 691 John Wesley

Shabbat in the Park – November – Garden Hills Recreation Center, 335 Pine Tree Drive NE, Atlanta, from 7 to 10 p.m. Join MJCCA Young Adults and Moishe House Buckhead for a free monthly Shabbat dinner for young adults in the heart of Buckhead at the Garden Hills Recreation Center. Street parking will be available. This program is limited to the first 40 people to RSVP. Free and open to the community. For more information, www.bit.ly/2yZlvIY.

Dobbs Ave. NE, Atlanta, from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Chana’s unique blend of folk, world beat and hip-hop combines with thoughtful lyrics that stimulate consciousness and change. Her focus with SOJOURN is a celebration and exploration of gender and sexual identity rooted in an uplifting, highly participatory live performance. For more information, www.bit.ly/2PTbAvE.

Week – 1440 Spring Street NW, Atlanta, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Enhance your Jewish journey at the Selig Center. Make calls, participate in a video conference with a professional from Global Day of Jewish Learning, attend healthy living programs by Jewish Family & Career Services and family programming by PJ Library. For more information, www.jewishatlanta.org/ tikkunatl/.

Zumbini®: No Way Jose! – Marcus JCC, 5342 Tilly Mill Road, Atlanta, from 10 to 11 a.m. Created by Zumba® and BabyFirst for children through age 4.

This six-week program combines music, dance and educational tools for bonding and learning. $115 for members, $140 for non-members. For more information, www.bit.ly/2OvywUj

Israel Series with Rich Walter – “The

SAT., NOV. 10–SUN., NOV. 11

Russian and Ethiopian Aliyot and Their Impact on Israeli Society” – Congregation Shearith Israel, 1180 University Drive, Atlanta, from 10 to 11:30 a.m.

Join Rich Walter, vice president of curriculum and outreach at the Center for Israel Education, for a series of presentations on topics of Israeli life and history this fall. All are welcome.

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

ISMI’s 20th Anniversary Celebration – JW Marriott Buckhead, 3300

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 10

Temple Sinai Atlanta 50th Anniversary Gala – 5645 Dupree Drive, Sandy Springs, from 7 to 11 p.m. Celebrate Temple Sinai’s 50th Anniversary, “Through the Decades,” with an evening of dining, dancing and fun. $180 per person, $100 for young adults to age 32. Cocktail attire. For more information, contact Dawn Painter, development & campaign director, at 404-252-3073, ext. 330, or dpainter@ templesinaiatlanta.org.

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Lenox Road NE, Atlanta, from Saturday, Nov. 10 at 8 a.m. to Sunday, Nov. 11 at 8 p.m. 20th anniversary celebration of the Emory Institute for the Study of Modern Israel (ISMI). Partake in learning from talented practitioners and scholars across the globe and enjoy a musical performance by EthiopianIsraeli singer and songwriter Aveva Dese, while dining on delectable Israeli cuisine. $18 per ticket for Saturday sessions. For more information, www. ismi.emory.edu/home/index.html.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 11

TikkunATL – Jewish Atlanta Giving

MJCCA Book Festival: Dawn Raffel, “The Strange Case of Dr. Couney” and Edith Sheffer, “Asperger’s Children: The Origins of Autism in Nazi Vienna” – Marcus JCC, 5342 Tilly Mill Road, Atlanta, from 12 to 2 p.m. In Conversation with Robyn Spizman Gerson, media

Bearing Witness Featuring Henry Briney (Germany) – William Breman Jewish Heritage Museum, 1440 Spring St. NW, Atlanta, from 2 to 5 p.m. This series features Holocaust survivors, all Atlanta residents, who recall their experiences during the Holocaust.

The Breman Museum is pleased to offer free admission to the Bearing Witness series through a generous grant from the Sara Giles Moore Foundation. For more information, www.bit. ly/2CJcZmv.

MJCCA Book Festival: Anna Quindlen,

“Alternate Side” – Marcus JCC, 5342 Tilly Mill Road, Atlanta, from 3:30 to 5 p.m. In Conversation with Holly Firfer, CNN journalist. $26 for members, $32 for the community. For more information, www. bit.ly/2QaEQhu.

Beth Shalom Mini Movie Festival:

“Run Boy Run” – Congregation Beth Shalom, 5303 Winters Chapel Road, Dunwoody, from 7 to 9 p.m. The tale of an eight-year-old boy who escapes the Warsaw Ghetto and for three years survives on his own in Nazi-occupied Poland could easy defy belief, if the survivor were not still alive and ready to document and detail his experiences. Free. For more information, www. bit.ly/2CD09V1.

MJCCA Book Festival: Stuart E. Ei-

zenstat, “President Carter: The White House Years” – Marcus JCC, 5342 Tilly Mill Road, Atlanta, from 3:30 to 5 p.m.

The Esther G. Levine Community Read honors the many contributions of longtime book festival lay leader, Esther Levine. For more information, www. bit.ly/2QaEQhu.

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 12

MJCCA Book Festival: Jenna Blum,

NOVEMBER 9-14 “The Lost Family” – Marcus JCC, 5342 Tilly Mill Road, Atlanta, from 12:30 to 2 p.m.

In Conversation with Melissa Long, former anchor/reporter, WXIA-TV. $10 for members, $15 for the c o m m u n i t y.

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

2018 Israel Gap Year Fair – The Weber School, 6751 Roswell Road NE, Atlanta, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Join Masa Israel at The Weber School for the 2018 Israel Gap Year Fair. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to get all your gap year questions answered and find out about the different types of experiences Masa Israel offers. For more information, contact StephanieA@MasaIsrael.org.

non, playwright and former Book Club columnist for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. $10 for members, $15 for the community. Free. For more information, www.bit.ly/2QaEQhu

Etz Chaim Sisterhood’s Vino & Vendors – Congregation Etz Chaim, 1190 Indian Hills Parkway NE, Marietta, from 5 to 9 p.m. Shop till you drop.

Free and open to the public. For more information, www.etzchaim.net.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 11 MJCCA Intown Kids Book Festival on the BeltLine – Chabad Intown On the BeltLine, 730 Ponce De Leon Place NE, Atlanta, from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. A children’s program, in partnership with the MJCCA Book Festival. Readings and activities with four local children’s authors. Other activities include arts and crafts, music, games, sports, cooking and mitzvah projects. Books and lunch available for purchase. So much fun for the entire family! Register at www.atlantajcc.org/kidsbookfest.

MJCCA Book Festival: Maira Kalman

and Alex Kalman, “Sara Berman’s Closet” – Marcus JCC, 5342 Tilly Mill Road, Atlanta, from 3:30 to 5 p.m. In Conversation with Virginia Shearer, Eleanor McDonald Storza director of education, High Museum. $15 for members, $20 for the community.

For more information, www.bit. ly/2QaEQhu.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 13

MJCCA Book Festival: Chloe Benjamin, “The Immoralists" – Marcus JCC, 5342 Tilly Mill Road, Atlanta, from 12 to 2 p.m. In Conversation with Greg Chang-

Pre-K Parents “Sneak-A-Peek” Into Epstein Kindergarten – The Epstein School, 335 Colewood Way NW, Sandy Springs, from 7:30 to 8 p.m. Free.

For more information, www.epsteinatlanta.org/.

MJCCA Book Festival: Sally Kohn, “The Opposite of Hate” – Marcus JCC, 5342

Tilly Mill Road, Atlanta, from 7:30 to 9 p.m.

With community partners, Jewish Community Relations Council & SOJOURN. $15 for members, $20 for the community. Free. For more information, www.bit.ly/2QaEQhu.

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Book Festival of the MJCCA’s Deeper Meaning A Celebration of Thought-Provoking Dialogue, Expression, Unity

By Ted Blum I have the fate and privilege of being Jewish. With great pride I reflect on the strength and perseverance the Jewish people have displayed throughout history and once again today. As Jews, we are a tightly bound group and we cling to those aspects of life that enrich us the most, including our diverse community, history and culture. In light of recent tragic events in Pittsburgh, these aspects of life and the events that celebrate them take on even deeper importance. The Book Festival of the MJCCA is one such event.

The Book Festival is a showcase of the Jewish community’s impact and its commitment to sharing culturally significant events with the entire Atlanta population and beyond. It is 27 years old and stronger than ever. It draws tens of thousands of readers and provides them with an incredible opportunity to witness the thinking of diverse individuals who have

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join celebrity opening night headliner, from left, Louise Cohen, Gary Snyder, Tom Hanks, Ted Blum, Joshua Blum and Allen Altman.

used their pens to share innovative and challenging ideas that move us to think.

For years, my law firm, Greenberg Traurig, has been a lead supporter of the Book Festival. As a firm founded on the principle of cross-community collaboration, we have a passion for supporting events and organizations that enhance the quality of our community, champion education, and provide access to cutting-edge thoughts and knowledge. As a leader, I believe that art and literature

kindle imagination and the yearning for exploration, as information is expressed through creative mediums. The stories told during the Book Festival invoke both unique perspectives and universal themes that generate thought-provoking dialogue and foster new levels of social and cultural understanding.

I credit our longtime involvement with the Book Festival to Allen Altman, my mentor, partner and dear friend, whom I’ve worked alongside for more

than 20 years. He recognized the broader significance of this event: the importance of communication, the expression of alternate viewpoints and the celebration of a community rich in heritage. I am fortunate to have been influenced by Allen and another close colleague, Gary Snyder, both of whom taught me about the power of ideas. They have been instrumental throughout my career development, and their dedication to the importance of giving back to our community has helped shape Greenberg Traurig’s commitment to supporting events like the Book Festival. Together with them and others, including my partners David Kurzweil and David Schulman, I am honored to be a part of this event, to have attended the opening night festivities with Tom Hanks, and to continue to participate in this important dialogue.

Through our sponsorship of the Book Festival of the MJCCA, we are personally reaping the benefits associated with something that makes our community a better and more thoughtful place. ■

NIF’s Annual Tzedek Award Honors Francos

By Rachel Fayne Richard and Phyllis Franco will be honored Tuesday with the New Israel Fund Atlanta’s second annual Tzedek Award.

NIF is one of the leading organizations trying to advance, as well as defend, democracy in Israel. Since its inception in 1979, NIF has funded almost 1,000 grassroots initiatives with more than $300 million. Among the causes the NIF supports are human rights issues, equal rights and adoption rights, and rights for gay and lesbian Israelis.

With the Tzedek award, the NIF seeks to honor those who have demonstrated exemplary service in those areas and others.

Tzedek, Hebrew for justice, is at the heart of the organization and those it honors, said Shai Robkin, chair of the NIF Atlanta Regional Council. “Justice is something we pursue day in and day out,” he said. “And this award is given to a person who has demonstrated the kind of human qualities we think appropriate for those values.”

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Richard and Phyllis Franco (left) will receive the second annual Tzedek Award this year.

Shira Ben-Sasson Furstenberg, (top) associate director of the NIF in Israel will speak in conversation with Dr. Paul Root Wolpe, (bottom) director of the Emory Center for Ethics.

NIF selected the Francos partly because “they reflect that kind of quiet justice we should all have,” Robkin said. “They may not be well known to the average person, but among Atlantans pushing for issues within civil liberties and equality, they’re massive contributors. That famous word, mensch? That’s what the Francos are.”

Richard Franco is a respected neu-

rologist, and Phyllis Franco had a lifelong career as a professional artist, noted for her stained-glass windows. The couple is known for having deep identification and commitment to both Judaism and Israel, and they have vested interests in foreign policy and foreign affairs. Lois Frank, NIF Atlanta Regional Council member, has known the couple for 50 years, since

their time at Emory together. “Both were brilliant students, then and now,” she said. “They are lovers of literature and art, music and nature. Their humanity prevails across culture, race, religion and age. The Francos are loyal and treasured friends to all who know them, and their support for NIF is a profound expression of regard for its mission of building a pluralistic, just, and Democratic society in Israel.”

The program honoring the Francos will be held at 7:30 p.m. at Ahavath Achim Synagogue. In addition to honoring the couple, the event will also feature Shira Ben-Sasson Furstenberg, associate director of the NIF in Israel, in conversation with Atlanta’s Dr. Paul Root Wolpe, director of Emory University’s Center for Ethics. The event is free, but guests are encouraged to consider joining the NIF’s honoree committee by making a minimum gift of $500 to honor the Francos as well as support NIF’s mission.

“This is a great opportunity for people to learn about NIF,” Robkin said. “The NIF is the single leading organization in Israel that supports civil society. They speak for the powerless. If you’re looking for a worthwhile organization in which to put your funds and your support, know that the NIF truly makes Israel a better place.” ■

COMMUNITY SIMCHA SPOTLIGHT

Mazel Tov Nine undergraduates have been named Ramsey Honors Scholars. Eric Miller is the second student from the left and Marshall Berton is the third student from the right.

Marshall Berton & Eric Miller From left: Epstein Head of Schoolwide Programs and Digital Learning and Technology Aaron Griffin, Elementary Principal David Welsher and Head of School David Abusch-Magder (right) present the teacher innovation award to Music Specialist Gale Berman.

Gale Berman and Juli Pollak

Preschool Principal Stephanie Wachtel (right) presents Epstein’s Teacher Innovation Grant to Kindergarten teacher Juli Pollak.

Gale Berman and Juli Pollak received teacher innovation grants from The Epstein School as part of its 20Chai initiative. To receive the grant, the proposal had to impact students and provide a fresh take on learning at the school. Berman, music specialist and band director, designed a series of progressive garage-band projects for students in grades 1 to 4, allowing them to better understand the elements of music and to create their own compositions. Pollak’s project builds on what students learn in the school-wide social-emotional learning program, Tribes. It includes mindfulness, breathing exercises, meditation and other creative activities. ■

Marshall Berton and Eric Miller, Davis Academy alumni, received a Ramsey Honors Scholarship for the 2018-2019 school year. Administered by the University of Georgia Honors Program, the scholarship is one of the highest awards a student attending UGA can receive. The students had average SAT scores of 1586, average ACT scores of 34.5 and average high school GPAs of 4.2 on a 4.0 scale. ■

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■ The bar mitzvah of Max Eli Richman of Atlanta was held Saturday, Nov. 8, 2003, at Ahavath Achim Synagogue. Max is the son of Eric and Corinne Richman. Max dedicated his service to the memory of his grandmother, Lorraine Solomon.

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woodcuts from such great artists as Cezanne, Chagall, Dali, Erte, Goya, Manet, Picasso, Rembrandt and Renoir.

■ Dr. and Mrs. Joel Cohen of Chicago, Ill., announce the birth of a daughter, Noa Chedva, on Nov. 5. Noa has a sister, Margalit, and a brother, Yaron. Grandparents are Norma and Marvin Cohen of Atlanta, and Lilly and Alex Blumenberg of Southfield, Mich.

The work of Jewish artist Marc Chagall was among other great artists featured at Temple Kol Emeth’s auction.

50 Years Ago // November 8, 1968 ■ A concert featuring young Israeli musicians, singers and dancers was held on Wednesday, Nov. 13. The event celebrated the opening of the 37th General Assembly of the Council of Jewish Federations and Welfare Funds. Some of the artists featured included Ze’eva Cohen, Zitta Finkelstein, John Spiro, Bess Myerson and Yuval Waldman.

■ Mr. and Mrs. Sheldon Abramowitz of Atlanta announce the birth of a son, Michael Ryan Abramowitz, on Nov. 5. The grandparents are Mrs. Pauline Molko of Atlanta and Mr. and Mrs. Sol Abramowitz of New York City.

KEEPING IT KOSHER Yiddish Word of the Week mishpóche Mishpóche, family. Pronunciation: meesh-POH-kheh. Other spellings: mishpócha, mishpúkhe. From the Hebrew mishpachá ‫ׁשפ ָחה‬ ָ ‫ ִמ‬, family or extended family. Sometimes used for other inclusive groups, such as a community, the Jewish people or “us” vs. “them.” Example:

“I know you don’t like Jerry, but you can trust him. He’s mishpóche.”

Also, just like Di gánze megíllah, ‫ די גאנצע מגילה‬is “the whole nine yards,” Di gánze mishpóche ‫ די גאנצע משפחה‬is “the whole tribe, the whole world.” Example:

Pumpkin Spice Cinnamon Buns Fall-flavored confections topped with a coffee glaze Cook and prep: 1 hour Servings: 16 Contains: Gluten, wheat, eggs Preference: Parve Difficulty: Medium Diet: Vegetarian, pescatarian Glaze 1/8 heaping teaspoon instant coffee dissolved in 2 tablespoons hot water 1 cup powdered sugar Filling 1/4 teaspoon maple extract 1 cup sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons pumpkin spice (or more to 1 tablespoon oil 1 tablespoon (1 package) vanilla sugar taste) 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon (or more to taste) 4 to 5 tablespoons oil or melted margarine

“She tells him something in confidence, and he goes and involves di gánze mishpóche!”

Rabbi Joab Eichenberg-Eilon, PhD, teaches Biblical Hebrew and Aramaic at the Israel Institute of Biblical Studies, eTeacher Group Ltd.

Jewish Joke of the Week

Dough 1/4 recipe pre-made challah dough

Combine all filling ingredients together in a small bowl. Set aside.

Divide dough into two parts. Roll each half into a large rectangle. Brush each part with half of the oil or melted margarine. Sprinkle half of the filling over each rectangle.

Starting with the longer side, roll up tightly (jelly-roll style). Pinch edges to seal. Cut into 12 to 14 slices.

Place the slices in two 9-by-13-inch baking pans lined with baking paper. Cover and let rise in warm place until almost doubled, about 30 minutes. Halfway through rising, preheat oven to 375 F. Bake for 20 minutes until golden brown.

Combine all glaze ingredients in a small bowl; blend until smooth. Drizzle glaze over hot danish. Yields 24 to 28 large buns, depending on their size.

Note: Freezes well. Let glaze set before freezing.

You Don’t Look Jewish A woman on a train walked up to a man across the table. “Excuse me,” she said, “but are you Jewish?”

“No,” replied the man.

A few minutes later the woman returned. “Excuse me,” she said again, “are you sure you’re not Jewish?”

“I’m sure,” said the man.

But the woman was not convinced, and a few minutes later she approached him a third time. “Are you absolutely sure you’re not Jewish?” she asked.

“All right, all right,” the man said. “You win. I’m Jewish.”

“That’s funny,” said the woman.” You don’t look Jewish.”

Variation: If maple flavor is not available, you can substitute one teaspoon maple syrup.

The results will be similar, but not exactly the same. The maple essence gives a distinct, intense overtone to the glaze. ■ Source: Family Table of Mishpacha Magazine

Illustrated by Sophie Blackall for the New York MTA Arts for Transit program.

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OBITUARIES

Michael Levin

Mari Borsuk

Mari Borsuk passed away in early December 2017 on Kislev 18, 5778.

An artist and teacher, her life was filled with beautiful art (much of it her own), great food, a close family and a family of friends. She is survived by her daughter, Lynne Borsuk; her son-in-law, Rob Smulian; her beloved grandson, Jacob Smulian; many well-loved nieces and nephews and a host of adored and adoring friends.

Mari lived abroad and was a teacher in Madrid, Spain for many years. She was married to Dr. Arnold Dunn at the Rabbinical Court in Rabat, Morocco. They had one child, Lynne. Upon moving back to the United States, they divorced, and she later married Dr. Charles Borsuk.

The family lived in Green Bay, Wis., and then in Fairfax, Va. In 1972, they moved to Clearwater, Fla. Dr. Charles Borsuk passed away in 1980. Their son, Andrew Borsuk, predeceased her.

Mari was an active member, supporter and volunteer for a wide range of causes in the Tampa Bay area, including the Dali Museum, the Clearwater Jazz Festival, Ruth Eckerd Hall, the Clearwater Marine Science Center, and Temple B’nai Israel.

Mari was passionate about the arts and had several art studios over the years, including at Studio 1212, Trailside Artist Colony and Imago Art Group. She especially loved teaching art and was a much-loved instructor at the Dunedin Fine Art Center and Imago.

She received a Lifetime Honor Award from the Florida Watercolor Society, a Daler Rowney U.S.A. Award, and an American Artist magazine award for her painting entitled “Portals of Delight.” She exhibited her art at the Professional Association of Visual Artists, Gulf Coast Museum of Art, ClearWater Artist Studios, Syd Entel Galleries, City Art Gallery in Greenville, N.C., Studio 1212 and Trailside Artist Colony.

She lived her life with passion, boldly, and lived uncompromisingly on her own terms. She was deeply loved and will be deeply missed.

If you are moved to make a donation in Mari’s memory, please consider the Humane Society of Pinellas County (www.humanesocietyofpinellas.org/); Temple B’nai Israel (www.tbiclearwater.org/); or the Dunedin Fine Arts Center (www.dfac.org/).

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73, Atlanta Michael Levin, 73, passed away peacefully on Oct. 28 surrounded by his family.

He lived with lung cancer for almost 12 years and his courage and strength was an inspiration to all. He was an advocate for the Lung Cancer Alliance and lobbied Congress in Washington for greater lung cancer funding and research. He spread awareness for CT scans to ensure early detection. He was the well-respected owner of Levin Industries, a family-owned company specializing in sign manufacturing and outdoor advertising. He was an avid golfer and enjoyed world travel with his wife, family and friends. His proudest achievements were his children and grandchildren. A native Atlantan, he was predeceased by his parents: Sally and Sol Levin; his sister, Flora Levin; and his sister-in-law, Jane Lefco, all of blessed memory.

He is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Ann; son, David (Ilene) Levin; daughter, Leigh (Mathew) Nathan; grandchildren: Aaron and Lily Levin, Rachel, Rebecca and Jordan Nathan; niece, Leah (Evan) Seidenberg; nephew, Michael Lefco, and brother-inlaw, Stan Lefco. The family would like to thank Dr. Colleen Austin, Dr. John E. Moore, Dr. Peter Possert and all of their staff for their years of remarkable care.

Please make donations to the William Breman Jewish Home (www.wbjh.org), Lung Cancer Alliance (lungcanceralliance.org) or the charity of your choice. A graveside service was held Oct. 30, 2018, at Arlington Memorial Park, with Rabbi Neil Sandler officiating. Arrangements by Dressler’s Jewish Funeral Care, Atlanta, 770451-4999. Sign online guest book at www.edressler.com.

David J. Lyons 79, Atlanta David J. Lyons, 79, Atlanta, died Nov. 2, 2018. David grew up in Minneapolis, Minn., and was devoted to his beloved bride, Myrna, all of his family and Judaism. Survivors include his loving wife of 57 years, Myrna Lyons; son and daughter-in-law, Jonathan and Jamie Lyons, Marietta; son and daughter-in-law, Brett and Marlo Lyons, Los Gatos, Calif.; sister and brother-in-law, Barbara and Maurice Hobbs, Minneapolis; sister and brother-in-law, Lisa Lyons and Richard Grossman, Los Angeles; and grandchildren, Avi, Tali, Macey and Brenner.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to National Ramah Commission, 3080 Broadway, New York, N.Y. 10027, www.campramah.org. A graveside service was held Sunday, Nov. 4, 2018, at Arlington Memorial Park with Rabbi Daniel Dorsch officiating. Arrangements by Dressler’s Jewish Funeral Care, Atlanta, 770-451-4999.

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Stephen David Newfield 86, Atlanta On Sept. 1, 2018, an amazing man completed his final journey. Stephen David Newfield, born March 2, 1932, was a trailblazer in all facets of his life. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., Steve grew up in the Bronx. After graduating from Columbia University with a Bachelor of Science in pharmacy, he went on to serve in the Army as a 1st Lt. Medical Service Corps in DeRidder, La. Following his military service, he returned to New York to work at a large Manhattan advertising agency. Several years later, Steve had an opportunity to become a partner in Ethical Drug Advertising, an agency that provided advertising support to independent pharmacies across the U.S. With this change also came a move to Atlanta, where Steve met and married the love of his life, Peggy Bryan Newfield. In addition to Ethical Advertising, he served as associate professor of pharmacy at Mercer University. Another strong business opportunity arose, and he became CEO of Philip Philip Mitchell Advertising, which was eventually sold to a national firm, HALO advertising. Steve was actively involved in supporting the advertising community and held many leadership positions including president, Atlanta Ad Club; president, Georgia Association of Promotional Products Professionals; governor 7th district and national board of directors, American Advertising Federation.

His expansive commitment was recognized with the Distinguished Service Award from the Promotional Products Association and the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Atlanta Ad Club. Steve gave equally of his time serving on the board of directors for Public Broadcasting, the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, the Ravinia Club and The Temple. In addition to writing The Temple newsletter, Steve was most proud to serve for 31 years as night manager for The Temple homeless shelter. He also volunteered to teach English as a second language at Holy Innocents’ Episcopal Church.

OBITUARIES As much as Steve devoted time to his professional and civic life, his true passion was the people he met on the journey. He quickly made friends with his quick wit and kind demeanor, and he carried these friendships throughout his lifetime, always expanding the circle of those he called friends. Steve never met a stranger and he loved to bring people together. Over the years, he created numerous book clubs, golf groups and breakfast clubs. He was part of bowling teams and bridge clubs. Steve was an avid reader and lifetime learner. At age 60, he began studying Spanish. Every Monday night, he and several friends participated in a Torah study group.

Steve and Peggy loved supporting the arts, including symphony and theater. On his journey, if anyone mentioned sports, it was game on. He was passionate about his teams, the Falcons and the Braves, and knew every small detail about scores and trades. Fun time included being a part of the Atlanta and St. Thomas film festivals.

Steve and Peggy had an opportunity to entertain actors/actresses Catherine Deneuve, Peter Graves, Telly Savalas, and Fay Wray. In 2016, Steve penned a book, “Goodbye Bronx,” with enough success to receive royalty checks. But above all, he loved his family. He remained devoted to Peggy for over 50 years of marriage and was beyond proud of his children, Melanie and David. He maintained a special bond with his sister, Carol, and relished being Papa to grandchildren Taylor and Colin. Describing his journey, Steve was a devoted friend, author, traveler, reader, lover of people, listener, volunteer, professor, entrepreneur, Army man, pharmacist, patron of the arts, entertainer, and sports fanatic.

Throughout his life he embraced a true zest for living. Donations may be made to The Temple. the Salvation Army, and Weinstein Hospice. A memorial service was held Sept. 7 at The Temple.

Arrangements by Dressler’s Jewish Funeral Care, Atlanta, 770-451-4999. Sign online guest book at www.edressler.com.

intense dedication to always rise above showed itself on every occasion.

There was no greater demonstration of Leann’s fighting spirit than when she received a double lung transplant in March 2018. In Leann’s words, “brb, going to get my new lungs!” The grace, peace, poise and willpower shown through that time paints the picture of Leann; Leann had cystic fibrosis, but it did not have her.

Leann is survived by husband, Doug Ott; parents, Karen and Scott Rittenbaum; sister, brother-in-law, and niece, Emma, Reid and Avery Armstrong; and the loving army that is the Rittenbaum, Ott and Cooper extended family.

A funeral service was held on Tuesday, Nov. 6 at Arlington Memorial Park, followed by shiva at the home of Karen and Scott Rittenbaum.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, www.cff.org, or 57 Executive Park South, Suite 380, Atlanta, 30329.

Leann’s colorful, piquant take on life inspires us all, and

though she is desperately missed, we know she is breathing easy now.

“There are moments that the words don’t reach. There is a grace too powerful to name.”

-Lin-Manuel Miranda, “Hamilton.”

Death Notices:

Marty Gutkin passed away Oct. 28. A funeral to honor his life was held Monday, Nov. 5, at Crest Lawn Memorial Park. Shiva will not be observed in Atlanta. He is lovingly remembered by his mother, Florence Gutkin, his children, Katherine Carr, Adam and Hannah Gutkin. ■ Obituaries in the AJT are written and paid for by the families; contact Managing Publisher Kaylene Ladinsky at kaylene@ atljewishtimes.com or 404-883-2130, ext. 100, for details about submission, rates and payments. Death notices, which provide basic details, are free and run as space is available; send submissions to editor@atljewishtimes.com.

Leann Rittenbaum Ott 33, Atlanta The world lost a warrior and beloved wife, daughter, sister and friend Nov. 1, 2018. Leann Rittenbaum Ott, age 33, passed away peacefully as a result of complications from cystic fibrosis.

Born Aug. 15, 1985, Leann lived her life full of vibrancy, strength, positivity, and wit that permeated everything she did and everyone she touched. She grew up in Atlanta and attended Boston University, where she received her bachelor’s in art history. Though she adored Beantown, she moved back to Atlanta, where she met the love of her life, husband Doug Ott. Her fierce love for family; passion for good art and good food; impressive library of conquered novels; and the occasional jigsaw puzzle colored their lives, along with their united and dedicated approach to Leann’s health. No matter the trials cystic fibrosis posed, Leann’s spirit and ATLANTA JEWISH TIMES NOVEMBER 9, 2018 | 41

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An Old Friend I had an old friend for almost 40 years, and then I, reluctantly, had to say goodbye. To be sure, it wasn’t a person; it was a stereophonic record player. It was one of the best friends I ever had.

It was always kind to me, it soothed me, it put me in the mood, it gave me a great Allen education, and it never, ever, Lipis talked back to me.

When I started high school, my parents bought a 16-inch RCA TV in 1952 for $400. They watched it every night in my apartment in Brooklyn, and I could hear it through the walls and hallway that led from the living room to my bedroom, where I studied. I could not study with the TV on, and decided that I needed to drown the TV out with music that would allow me to study. I took $80 of my own money and bought a Columbia 360 stereo. My neighbor in the downstairs apartment sold me a dozen or so classical music albums for $1 each, and that was the start of my classical music collection and my love for classical music. I played those records on the stereo over and over again all through high

school and college, and that record player became an old friend, always forgiving, always willing to sing for me, always helping me learn, and always available whenever I needed it. My favorite album was Sibelius’ “Symphony No. 1.” I played that symphony hundreds and hundreds of times. That stereo never failed me, put me in the right frame of mind, and gave me the chance to hear Sibelius over and over again. Indeed, Sibelius gave me a great education, but without that stereo I might have ended up digging ditches, though there is nothing wrong with doing that.

That stereo taught me how to study. I learned that slow, classical music focused 100 percent of my mind on studying, eliminating all distraction. It was largo music, the kind that is slow, soft, easy to listen to and trance-like. Studies on learning later proved how valuable that music is in learning, but I didn’t know that at the time. I just found it out through my stereo.

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I finally concluded that I would give it away to charity and hope that someone else would fall in love with it, and that’s what I did.

The day I gave it away, I almost kissed it goodbye. It had such an amazing impact on my life, but it was time to say goodbye, and I did. Even as I write, I can hear the music, and I know it is coming from that old stereo. It was one of the best friends I ever had.

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