Atlanta Jewish Times, VOL. XCIV NO. 40, October 11, 2019

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Give a Little Bit Whenever we give time or money, the Jewish community and its many worthy causes profit. This week we spotlight some of the philanthropists and volunteers who give of themselves or their financial resources to benefit others. We also profile some of the organizations that are the recipients of that giving, including Jewish Family & Career Services and the Friends of the Israel Defense Forces.

You will read here about the twoyear-old Life & Legacy project of the Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta’s Atlanta Jewish Foundation. The program works with local Jewish nonprofits to attract legacy contributions.

We interviewed Craig Aronoff, who counsels family businesses on giving, among other financial issues, and Jeff Schoenberg, the chairman of the Sierra Club’s Georgia chapter. Our Meet the Press is AJT publisher Michael Morris, sharing his views about philanthropy.

Recognizing other local movers and shakers, we recap the Anti-Defamation League’s Torch of Liberty event honoring Arthur Blank and Atlanta United.

We promo the upcoming Tower of Talent fundraiser for Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta along with the Israel Bonds Atlanta Women’s Division fashion show hosted by designer Elie Tahari.

We take you to a gathering of the Jewish Democratic Council of America featuring U.S. House members Debbie Wasserman Schultz of Florida and Lucy McBath of Georgia’s 6th congressional district.

We introduce you to the voice of local minor league hockey team, the Atlanta Gladiators, and bring you the latest update on the Israel elections.

Post Yom Kippur fast, we bring you a Keeping it Kosher recipe combining Mexican fare with fall holiday flavors.

AJT staffers Jen Evans and Michal Bonell share their latest On the Town, a review of Lure Atlanta with opening night at the Alliance Theatre and a peek at its newly designed Coca-Cola Stage.

There’s more culture on tap next week as we bring you our preview of the Book Festival of the MJCCA, which includes celebrity politicians and other superstar headliners. So keep reading. ■

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Cover Photos: A collage of several Jewish Atlantans highlighted in this issue.

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LOCAL NEWS Israel Bonds Taps into Women’s Energy and Style

Elie Tahari addresses women at another Israel Bonds event.

By Marcia Caller Jaffe Israel Bonds Atlanta’s Women’s Division will host founder and designer Elie Tahari for a briefing and fashion show at his Phipps Plaza store Oct. 24. Bonnie Berk and Kim Kopelman will co-chair the event, which will feature champagne, wine, hors d’oeuvres and desserts by A Kosher Touch.

“Today’s women are increasingly investment savvy,” Berk said. “According to recent studies, they appreciate less risky investments with dependable results. Women have traditionally been the organizers and managers of charitable

Atlanta women will experience fall fashions at the October event.

nonprofits; their enthusiasm attracting attention, participation and success. Today’s Israel Bonds for Women wants to tap into that energy and expertise, while fulfilling an investment strategy for women and their families,” she said.

“Join us for an evening of fun. What could be better than cocktails, dinner and beautiful clothes? Do not miss this!”

Tahari is no stranger to Atlanta, having opened the Elie Tahari collection store here in 2011. His former wife and in-laws have roots here as well. In terms of the Southern woman, he has this to say from New York: “I am always struck by the genuine

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warmth and hospitality in Atlanta and the world: Bergdorf Goodman, Neiman Marcus, surrounding area. I have also found many Saks Fifth Avenue, and Harrods. His designs have been worn by celebridesign inspirations from ties such as Angelina Jolie, the American South – esBradley Cooper, Kim Karpecially the vibrant colors dashian, Beyonce, Cathand patterns we see across erine Zeta-Jones, Elizabeth this beautiful region,” Hurley, Gwyneth Paltrow, Tahari said. and have been featured “In New York, many globally in every major women are running from fashion publication from meetings, lunches, and Vogue to W. then to cocktail and din“We are thrilled to ner parties, all without have Elie Tahari here in going home in between, Jackie Miron is a registered Atlanta for our women’s so their outfits have to representative of Israel Bonds. event and fashion show,” have a certain neutrality to them. There is often a different pace in said Jacqueline Miron, a registered reprethe South, so they can really take the time sentative of Israel Bonds. “Mr. Tahari is one to enjoy daily events, ... and be more spon- of Israel’s inspiring success stories as he oversees a fashion empire. He will discuss taneous, colorful, and energetic.”

Having been raised in an orphanage in his designs and share his amazing story,” Israel, he has dedicated much of his adult life she said.

“Our Israel Bonds Women’s Division to supporting that country’s development and prosperity. “Many years ago, I began facilitates connections between Jewish a partnership with an amazing organiza- women and the modern State of Israel.

By offering opportunition, Israel Bonds, because ties that both strengthen their proceeds have helped portfolios and Israel’s make Israel a world leader economy, the Women’s in innovation, technolDivision is uniquely poogy.” Arriving in the U.S. sitioned to provide womwith empty pockets, his en with the means to desire to work hard transachieve financial goals in lated into selling clothing a significant, yet personal from a boutique in Greenway. Our objective is to wich Village. have 40 women share a His determination meaningful and inspirand attraction to the ing evening with Elie energy of New York’s Tahari and generate infamous Studio 54 club Bonnie Berk creased bond purchases scene in the 1970s inby women in the Atlanta spired the initial designs that propelled him. Less than one year lat- community.” ■ er, in 1974, he was one of the first fashion Space is limited for the Atlanta event, designers to open a boutique on Madison 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Oct. 24. Tickets are $40 (not Avenue at the young age of 22.

Many might remember that Tahari tax deductible). A minimum $100 Israel started the Theory brand and has since Bonds purchased is required. Shoppers will receive a discount on clothing. For tickets or sold it.

Elie Tahari’s collections can be found more information, email Jacqueline.miron@ in every major department store around the israelbonds.com or call 404-857-1065.

LOCAL NEWS

From a Fan of the Game to the Voice of the Team

By Eddie Samuels The newest voice of our local minor league hockey team, the Atlanta Gladiators, Ira Liebman was like many young Jewish kids in New York, a die-hard fan of his Yankees, Islanders, Jets and Knicks, with the dream of potentially working in sports when he grew up.

“When the Yankees lost, I woke up in a bad mood, and when they won, I woke up feeling great,” he said. “There was something there that went beyond the norm and that I knew I needed to be involved with.”

Sports is a competitive field to break into, so Liebman chose a different path initially, selling audio technology.

Ira Liebman in his natural habitat, behind the microphone.

“Just because you’re selling radios doesn’t mean you’re going to be on the radio,” he joked. fought through the losers’ bracket, so I He worked in retail sales for Bose got to do five games over a weekend.” and was tasked with giving announceLiebman’s first big professional ments in a big box store to draw custom- break took place at the Major League ers in for a promotion and a giveaway.

Baseball winter meetings, known to fans “People were coming back and asking, as a place where managers and owners who’s doing the anmeet, and the bignouncements, … and gest deals are made. they were like, ‘Wow, It is also the home you’ve got a good of a job fair for evvoice,’ and I thought ery position from they were just saymascot to general ing that because I manager, and fortuwas their manager, nately for Liebman, which was true, but broadcasting. other departments A 16-year castarted coming over reer took Liebman and saying the same around the country thing,” Liebman working for teams One of Liebman’s past passions was called said. in California, Colothe Junior Broadcaster program, which A few more rado, Texas and he hopes to one day restart in Atlanta. stops along the way, more, mostly in he realized that sports, which had always baseball. While working in Sugar Land, been there for him in his free time, could Texas, Liebman was one of the driving also be his calling. forces behind a revolutionary ESPN3 He signed up to take classes at the broadcast, which was the genesis for Connecticut School of Broadcasting — many innovations making their debuts just a ferry ride away from his home on in the MLB booth today.

Long Island — and after an abbreviated “The nice thing about working in program, began working for WFAN, one independent baseball is that you didn’t of the biggest sports-talk radio stations in have to abide by any major league rules,” the nation. he explained. “We talked to the manager “I was an intern and one of the at third base, … and he’d take a step back shows I worked for was ‘Mike and the live on the air and give us the signs. We Mad Dog,’” he said. “The next step was would talk to guys in the dugout during getting on the air.” the game, … and we’d mic guys up and Taking classes at Stony Brook Uni- find out what they were talking about.” versity, Liebman found his voice discussHis experience didn’t just stop at ing the school’s newly Division I baseball the U.S. border, however. He also worked team. for team Australia at the World Baseball “Everyone wanted football and bas- Classic in 2009. ketball, but baseball was always my first “I was a huge fan of the World Baselove,” he said. “They [the baseball team] ball Classic when it first popped up in ended up making the tournament and 2006 — finally a true World Series,” he

Liebman at the 2009 World Baseball Classic, during which he worked for Team Australia.

said. “A lot of people wouldn’t expect Australia to have much of a baseball team, but they were a few outs away from going to the next round facing teams like Mexico and Cuba.”

While he is working in the industry, it’s clear Liebman’s fandom has never faded. The joy is still in his voice as he discusses some of the amazing players he’s gotten to know over the years.

“I got to interview and actually became pretty good friends with Roger Clemens,” he said. “Rafael Palmeiro also, … Tracy McGrady, … and Fritz Peterson, [whose] story is actually really interesting; he and his teammate swapped wives.”

As for if he still has major league aspirations, Liebman insists, “I could die a happy man if I could do one major league game.”

Liebman is coming on in a full-time role year-round with the Gladiators. In addition to being the voice of the team, he is also the organization’s communications and media manager.

“A lot of broadcasters either do it seasonally or fill another role for the team as well,” he said. “I realized I could use my sales skills and the marketing skills I’d developed over the years to really make this position a great fit for me.”

As for what the young Jewish kid from Long Island would think of what he’s achieved, his answer was very simple. “I wouldn’t have believed it, not in a million years,” he said. “I was the furthest thing away from figuring out that I had a voice.”

As for what keeps him invested in the work he’s doing game after game, Liebman said, “When I’m on the air, all the planets are aligned and life is perfect in that moment. … I’ve been skydiving and didn’t get the same adrenaline rush I get when I’m on the air.” ■ The Atlanta Gladiators season kicks off Oct. 18 at the Infinite Energy Center.

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LOCAL NEWS

Jewish Democrats Organizing Locally For 2020

By Dave Schechter Jewish Republicans – through the

Jewish Republican Coalition – have been No one apbetter organized pears to motivate at the national Jewish Demolevel, but their crats better than Democratic coPresident Donald religionists are Trump. looking to level Their antipathe field. Founded thy for the Repubafter the August lican occupant of 2017 white suthe White House premacist march was front and cenin Charlottesville, ter as about 100 Va., JDCA is creatpeople attended ing local chapters. an Oct. 2 gathering “We are the sponsored by the only explicitly resurgent Jewish partisan orgaDemocratic Counnization on the cil of America. The Democratic side event, held at Conthat marries a gregation Shearith Democratic politiIsrael, featured cal agenda with a Florida Democrat Debbie Wasserman U.S. House memJewish values adSchultz rebuked President Trump for bers Debbie Wasvocacy agenda,” his remark discounting the loyalty of serman Schultz of JDCA executive American Jews who vote for Democrats.

Florida and Lucy director Halie SoiMcBath, who represents Georgia’s 6th fer told the audience. congressional district.

Soifer touted exit polls that showed

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66 percent of Jewish voters backing Dem- he pressured the president of Ukraine ocratic candidates in the 2014 mid-term and withheld vital foreign aid assistance that they needed election, rising to to keep the Rus72 percent in the sian incursion at 2016 presidential bay,” she said. election, and to She also re79 percent in the buked Trump for 2018 mid-terms. his Aug. 21 remark JDCA backed that “In my opin58 candidates in ion, you vote for a 2018 and 49 won Democrat, you’re (45 in Congress being very disloyal and four govto Jewish people, ernors), Soifer and you’re being said. Wasserman very disloyal to IsSchultz credited rael.” In response, JDCA with helpshe told the Atlaning to flip 28 U.S. ta gathering, “We House seats as don’t need or want Democrats took Donald Trump control of the speaking for our House of Reprecommunity.

He sentatives in the Halie Soifer, JDCA executive director, told knows nothing 2018 election. the Atlanta gathering that Georgia is among about our values.”

The Florida the organization’s priorities for 2020.

Wa s s e r m a n Democrat recalled cutting her political teeth as a Schultz pushed back against Republican 22-year-old travel aide working on Dem- charges that Democrats are becoming an ocrat Cathy Steinberg’s unsuccessful anti-Israel party, based on the rhetoric 1988 campaign for a seat on the Georgia of two first-term House members, Ilhan Public Service Commission. Wasserman Omar of Minnesota and Rashida Tlaib of Schultz, the first Jewish woman in her Michigan. “We have been faithful and restate’s congressional delegation, has rep- ally – in a committed, genuine, committed way – consistently resented her south supported Israel,” Florida district she said. “There is since 2005. no danger that we She tossed the are going to deny Atlanta audience foreign aid asseveral partisan sistance to Israel; red meat lines. “I it’s not a realistic don’t think anyone threat.” She also in our lifetimes noted that 90 perhave seen the corcent of the Demoruption and insancratic caucus ity coming first out voted in favor of a of his [President measure that conDonald Trump’s] demned the BDS campaign and then (Boycott, Divestthe White House,” ment and Sancshe said. “It’s so tions) movement. much worse than “Trump is trywe expected.” ing to run against Nonetheless, a Democratic parit was not until the Atlantan Michael Rosenzweig, secretary ty that does not issue of Trump’s of JDCA’s national board, welcomed the exist, using the phone call with 100 people who attended the event.

Jewish communiUkraine’s president that Wasserman Schultz backed her ty and Israel as a shield,” Soifer said.

Israel is important, Soifer acknowlparty’s move in the House to begin impeachment proceedings. “The dam broke edged, but tends to rank behind domestic in the last 10 days for a reason . . . when issues for non-Orthodox Jewish voters, President Trump was caught abusing his with health care topping the priority list power using the White House and Oval in the 2018 mid-term election.

Soifer also cited a Jewish Electorate Office and all the powers available him,

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Democrat Lucy McBath, who represents Georgia’s 6th District, said that she found parallels between her life and the Jewish experience.

Institute poll showing that 73 percent of American Jews feel less secure than they did two years ago; 71 percent disapprove of Trump’s job performance; and that 59 percent of Jews feel that Trump bears at least some responsibility for the October 2018 massacre of 11 worshippers at the Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh and the April 2019 shootings that killed one person at the Chabad Center in Poway, Calif.

JDCA has made Georgia one of its priorities for the 2020 election, in part because both of the state’s U.S. Senate seats will be on the ballot. Soifer said that JDCA will not make any endorsements of candidates in the March 24 party primary.

One candidate JDCA backs is McBath, who defeated Republican incumbent Karen Handel in 2018 and now is targeted by Republicans seeking to take back the 6th District seat. Handel is among several announced Republican candidates.

McBath cited what she called parallels in her life experience and the Jewish experience, pointing to the years when her father was president of the Illinois branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. “I know what it looks like to be discriminated against,” she said.

“My family fought that good fight alongside the Jewish community.” ■

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ISRAEL PRIDE

News From Our Jewish Home

Photo via Genie Milgrom // Chuletas, a unique Crypto-Jewish presentation for a French toast creation. This is a sweet dairy recipe that turns bread and milk into a “pork chop.”

Centuries of Crypto-Jewish Recipes Uncovered

Growing up Roman Catholic in Havana and Miami, the last thing Genie Milgrom expected to find in her mother’s kitchen was a collection of old Jewish recipes, some dating back hundreds of years.

The collection told the history of her family’s travels from Spain to Portugal, to Cuba and eventually to the U.S. Some of the recipes were stored in tattered notebooks, and others on loose paper that was beginning to crumble from age, according to The Times of Israel.

As a child, Milgrom didn’t question what might seem like odd habits for a Catholic family to follow, like never mixing milk and meat, or cracking eggs into a bowl to carefully check for blood. It was only later,

when she converted to Judaism, that she figured out these idiosyncrasies were serving a different purpose – kashrut.

Through a decade-long search, Milgrom discovered that her family had secret (or crypto) Jewish roots. They lived hidden lives, outwardly Christian to avoid persecution while practicing Judaism behind closed doors.

She was able to trace back a 22-generations maternal lineage to 1405 in preInquisition Spain and Portugal, where her family practiced in secret until the 17th century. They lived as Catholics since.

Her new book, “Recipes of My 15 Grandmothers” includes some of the dishes she discovered in her mother’s kitchen, along with her family’s stories from the Spanish Inquisition and beyond.

gers as well as Virgin executives Nick Baltas and Ofer Reinhardt, according to The Jerusalem Post. Following the ceremony, the passengers received gift boxes containing commemorative socks and two kinds of candy — Israeli Krembo and British Tunnocks.

Virgin’s flights from Israel depart at 7:15 a.m. and land at Heathrow airport in the midafternoon, which will permit Israelis over 30 options for connecting flights around the world.

“Tel Aviv as a destination represents a great opportunity for us – Israel’s economy is thriving, and as one of the world’s leading technology hubs, we expect many businessmen and entrepreneurs to use the new line, … as we offer Tel Aviv passengers a wide range of U.S. stops,” said Virgin Atlantic CEO Shai Weiss.

Virgin Atlantic’s First Israel Flight

Emanuel Gat Dance Homecoming

The British airline Virgin Atlantic officially opened its Heathrow to Ben-Gurion airport route in late September, landing the first flight at 8:35 p.m. Sept. 25.

Before takeoff, a ceremony was held at the London airport, attended by 300 passen-

Today in Israeli History Oct. 11, 1938: Arab leaders conclude a four-day conference in Cairo by adopting the Resolutions of the Inter-Parliamentary Congress, a response to the proposal of the British Peel Commission in 1937 to partition Palestine into Arab and Jewish states.

The Arabs reject partition and call for an end to Jewish immigration but accept the “sacrifice” of allowing Jews already in Palestine to remain. The British White Paper of 1939 largely adopts the Arab views on immigration and partition.

Oct. 12, 1938: Gavriel Salomon, the founder of the Center for Research on Peace Education at Haifa University and the dean of the university’s Faculty of Education from 1993 to 1998, is born. An advocate for coexistence programs and improved Arab education, Salomon wins the Israel Prize in 2001 for his contributions to Israeli education and to the pedagogical uses of communication and computer technology.

Oct. 13, 2011: Composer Daniel Barenboim, who was born in Buenos Aires in 1942 and moved to Israel in 1952, is named the musical director of La Scala Opera House in Milan, Italy. In demand as a conductor since his debut in London in the 1960s, he expanded his conducting repertoire to include operas with a performance 10 | OCTOBER 11, 2019 ATLANTA JEWISH TIMES

The France-based dance troupe led by choreographer Emanuel Gat headed back to Israel, where it was founded, to put on a show for Israeli fans, according to The Times of Israel.

Performing Oct. 4 and 5 at the Su-

Photo via Emanuel Gat // A piece by the Emanuel Gat dance troupe, which performed at Tel Aviv’s Suzanne Dellal Centre for Dance and Theater on Oct. 3 and 4.

zanne Dellal Centre for Dance and Theater, the troupe celebrated the theater’s 30th birthday.

“It’s where I started, where I worked for 15 years, and it has a very different feeling for me personally,” said Gat, 50, who began dancing in his early 20s. He founded his troupe at the center in Tel Aviv. “It’s like going back to your parents’ house.”

He moved his troupe to France in 2007 and has been training a diverse group of dancers from around the world.

“I’m constantly working with a very wide range of people, cultures, tendencies, habits and ways of thinking,” he said. “That defines the work to start with, just the fact that the group of people was once very defined and now it’s a much wider range of people.” ■

tee says it is its “hope that the award will serve as an encouragement to all the Israelis and Palestinians who endeavor to establish lasting peace in the region.”

Daniel Barenboim leads a 2005 rehearsal of the West-Eastern Divan Orchestra, which brings together young Israeli, Palestinian and other Arab classical musicians each summer.

of Mozart’s “Don Giovanni” in 1973. He served as the musical director of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra from 1991 to 2006.

Photo by Sa’ar Ya’acov, Israeli Government Press Office // Yasser Arafat, Shimon Peres

and Yitzhak Rabin receive the Nobel Peace Prize in Oslo on Dec. 10, 1994.

Oct. 14, 1994: The Norwegian Nobel Committee announces that Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin and Foreign Minister Shimon Peres are sharing the 1994 Nobel Peace Prize with PLO Chairman Yasser Arafat for negotiating and signing the Oslo Accords in 1993. The commit-

Moshe Dayan became the IDF chief of staff in 1953, the defense minister in 1967 and the foreign minister in 1977.

Moshe Sharett served as prime minister for less than two years because David Ben-Gurion came out of retirement and regained the leadership of the ruling Mapai party in mid-1955.

66. A native of Ottoman Palestine, Dayan lost his left eye while fighting Vichy French forces in Syria in 1941. In the War of Independence, he oversaw the defense of the Jordan Valley, then commanded the Jerusalem front.

Oct. 15, 1894: Moshe Sharett, a signer of the Israeli Declaration of Independence who becomes the country’s first foreign minister and succeeds David Ben-Gurion to become Israel’s second prime minister in January 1954, is born Moshe Shertok to Zionist parents in Kherson, Ukraine. The family settles in Jaffa in 1906 in the parents’ second try at making aliyah. Sharett rises to political director of the Jewish Agency by 1933 and forms the Jewish Brigade to fight alongside the British in World War II.

Oct. 17, 1880: Ze’ev Vladimir Jabotinsky, the father of Revisionist Zionism, is born in Odessa, Russia. Pogroms in Kishinev and Odessa in 1903 inspire his activism for Jewish self-defense and Zionism.

He is central to the formation of the British army’s Jewish Legion during World War I, helps create the Betar youth movement in 1923, is a leader in organizing the defense of Jewish settlements in pre-state Palestine, and provides the intellectual foundation for what becomes the Likud party. ■

Oct. 16, 1981: Moshe Dayan, who was acclaimed a hero after the 1967 war, faced criticism after the 1973 war and played a key role in the 1978 Camp David peace talks — dies of a heart attack in a Tel Aviv hospital at age

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ISRAEL NEWS Still No Government in Sight After Israeli Elections

Yair Lapid, Ganz’s second-in-command, doesn’t want to be in rotation with Ganz as prime minister.

By Jan Jaben-Eilon On any day, when Atlanta Jews wake up in the morning, because of the seven-hour time difference, it’s already mid-afternoon in Israel. On most days, a lot has already happened in the Holy Land.

These days, much is changing hourly in the aftermath of the Sept. 17 Israeli elections – even by the time Atlantans have had their first cup of coffee.

Leaders of political parties that won seats in the Knesset, or parliament, have met or at least communicated with each other about how they might fit into a new coalition government.

Brand new Knesset members were sworn in Oct. 3.

And, because at that moment there was no agreement as to the constellation of the new government, Knesset members were already aware that they might be asked to dissolve the parliament within days or weeks. The last Knesset served less than a month before dissolving itself and forcing the country to return to the ballot boxes only five months after the last inconclusive election.

Israelis and most of their political leaders say they don’t want to have a third election, but at the time this article was written, it is certainly a possibility.

Let’s review the variables.

As you read this article, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s lawyers have already completed several days of pre-indictment hearings, attempting to convince Israel Attorney General Avichai Mendelblit that he should not indict the leader of the ruling Likud party in three separate cases, involving everything from fraud to breach of trust and even bribery.

Whether and when Mendelblit announces his decision – expected within the next couple of months – is the biggest wildcard in the potential assembly of a new permanent government rather than the series of provisional governments that have been holding Israel together since Netanyahu called for elections late last year.

Unlike after the April elections, when Netanyahu hoped to cobble together a government that would support his efforts to declare him immune to any charges as a sitting prime minister, this time his position is wobblier. He just wants to remain as prime minister. If he were to take another position in the government, upon indictment, he’d have to resign. As prime minister, he could retain his seat through any indictment, trial and all appeals efforts.

As of early October, Netanyahu at least appears to be holding on to his party leadership. He considered the idea of a party primary to cement that role, but then quickly changed course as his biggest Likud rival, Gideon Sa’ar, immediately texted that he was ready for the primary. Now Sa’ar is acknowledging that he will run for the party leader-

Gideon Sa’ar says he will run for the Likud leadership once Netanyahu lets go.

Avichai Mendelblit, right, will decide when and whether to indict Netanyahu.

ship – once Netanyahu lets go of the leadership of the party.

Why is all of this important? Not just because of the weak position Netanyahu is in with indictments hanging over his head. His main challenger as prime minister is Benny Gantz, head of the Blue and White party, which came out of the last election on top. He continues to refuse to sit in a unity government that includes Netanyahu.

And a unity government is about the only way forward.

Neither the right-leaning group of parties, nor the left and center group of parties, has a majority of 61 Knesset seats to assemble a stable government. That’s where the second wild card comes in, in the form of Moldova-born leader of Yisrael Beiteinu, Avigdor Lieberman, who continues to strive for a secular unity government composed of Likud, Blue and White, and his own party, leaving out the ultra-religious parties that are Netanyahu’s “natural partners.”

Some time this week, Lieberman was expected to

provide further conditions for the unity government he has in mind.

One potential cog was removed from the unity wheel last week when Gantz’s second-in-line, Yair Lapid, gave up on his agreed rotation as prime minister with Gantz had their party been able to put together a left-center government. This allows Blue and White to enter a unity coalition with, presumably Likud, whereby the leaders of the two parties would take turns as prime minister. As Lapid stated, a unity government is preferred over the country entering another grueling election campaign.

Think of this as a jigsaw puzzle. There are a few large pieces, and several small pieces. They are all there, but they don’t quite fit together. And unless someone takes some strong, cardboard-cutting scissors to the pieces – or, in real terms, makes compromises – this puzzle isn’t going to be put together. And Israelis will return to the polls, for a third time in less than one year, in early 2020. ■

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PHILANTHROPY & VOLUNTEERS Life & Legacy Aims to Redefine Giving for the Future

By Eddie Samuels

“We decided that this was a crucial thing for organizations to talk to their Now in its second year, the Life & donors about Legacy and go through the Legacy program of the Jewish Federa- process of helping those donors make tion of Greater Atlanta has its sights set those gifts in their estate planning,” Eckon ensuring a future for Jewish giving for off said. decades to come. Lee Katz agreed to chair Legacy giving can be a difficult subthe Life & Legacy program for its four- ject to broach, but Katz explains that it year duration. The program works with doesn’t have to be that way. local Jewish nonprofits to attract legacy “Some people have difficulty thinkcontributions, with an overall goal of $75 ing about it, but it’s really about l’dor v’dor million. and it can be a “In 10 years very simple thing if agencies don’t to accomplish,” he have 25 to 30 said. “We have a percent of their number of experitop-line revenue enced members at from legacy gifts the Atlanta Jewish they could go Foundation that away altogether,” can help meet Katz said “That’s with the different because of the agencies and help changing patwith their larger terns of people needs, as well as giving, and of educate them.” course there is goOne misconing to be a huge ception Katz was amount of wealth sure to note was Lee Katz transferred in that legacy gifts that time.” were exclusive to individuals with high Similar projects existed in the past, net worth. for example the “Create a Jewish Legacy” “We’re not targeting the one perprogram, but in recent years, organiza- cent,” he explained. “They’re there and tions have been lacking a centralized re- it certainly comes up, but these gifts can source for legacy start as small as a giving. thousand dollars, “It’s about ... which [means building endowwe're appealing ment for Jewish to] the other 99 organizations in percent.”

Atlanta, which While Eckoff is crucially imemphasizes that portant for the Atlanta’s agencies sustainability of have had great a lot of nonprofit success in the past organizations,” with annual fundsaid Christy Eckraising, one strugoff, CFO and mangle both she and aging director of Katz cited was the the Federation’s difficulty of putAtlanta Jewish ting together a Christy Eckoff Foundation. “Atteam dedicated to lanta has not traditionally been strong in legacy gifts. building endowment.”

“When we first rolled into town The project is a joint venture here in about a year and a half ago, we had over Atlanta between the Federation and the 80 representatives of these agencies who Boston-based Harold Grinspoon Founda- wanted to do this,” Katz said. tion, which creates a support network for An important aspect of the program select organizations in the community is the training for agency staff members, and resources for those agencies to cre- both with experts from the Grinspoon ate and train teams dedicated to legacy Foundation on a quarterly basis, as well giving. as local committee members who can

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The Life & Legacy project ensures that every gift, no matter the size, can be put to use to secure a future for Jewish agencies.

sit with legacy coordinators and answer questions.

These trainings enable agencies to be more effective in securing a future, Katz said. In its first year, there were five trainings covering such topics as legacy plan training, legacy conversations, marketing and stewardship.

“It takes that cohort of lay leaders and professional staff through and sits them down to learn from prepared material,” Eckoff said. “We know it is taking time away from that traditional large-gift fundraising, so there are incentives in place for organizations that get a certain number of letters of intent.”

Those letters are also an area of convenience for donors, according to Katz.

Because Life & Legacy has many partnered organizations, they exist on one form, which allows donors to make multiple gifts simultaneously.

“If somebody comes to me and says we’d like to you to leave a legacy gift to The Davis Academy, I can also check off boxes for Temple Emanu-El, or MJCCA or the Jewish Home,” he said. “It keeps the same people from getting numerous calls and keeps it simple.”

Enabling agencies to take all the steps necessary to secure an endowment for the future is the goal of the Life & Legacy project, and that means helping donors remain aware and committed to their gift, Katz said.

“One of the problems in the past is that there was no follow-up,” Katz said.

“It was something you put on a piece of paper and then put in a drawer and forgot about. … That’s the beauty of the Life & Legacy program; it reinforces the importance of these legacy donors while also giving them confidence in the agency.”

With its first year in the books, Eckoff is optimistic about the future.

“It’s gone very well; the organizations all met their goals around letters of intent,” she said. “Atlanta donors haven’t really been asked these questions before, and many are at a place where they’re thinking about their legacies.” ■ The agencies partnering with the Life & Legacy Program are: Atlanta Jewish Academy Atlanta Jewish Film Festival Congregation Bet Haverim Congregation B’nai Torah Congregation Or Hadash Congregation Shearith Israel Jewish Family & Career Services Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta Jewish HomeLife Jewish Interest Free Loans of Atlanta Jewish Women’s Fund of Atlanta Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta Camp Ramah Darom Temple Emanu-El The Alfred & Adele Davis Academy The Breman Museum The Epstein School Torah Day School of Atlanta

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Local Guru Transitions Family Businesses

Sixth Annual Night of Talent and Inspiration

By Marcia Caller Jaffe

By Robyn Spizman Gerson

Craig Aronoff grew up in Atlanta in a schmatta trade family. He recalls his father meeting Sam Walton and saying, “‘I want to shake the hand of the man who is putting me out of business.’ And he was right.

Capitalism is in itself creative destruction.

New things change the ways things are done, … that’s why you no longer see Jews owning businesses in small towns.”

After attending Northside High School, Aronoff went to Northwestern University, then earned his master’s degree from the University of Pennsylvania, and his doctorate from the University of Texas at Austin. As the founder of the Cox Family Enterprise Center and now professor emeritus at Kennesaw State University, he invented and implemented the membership-based, professional service providersponsored Family Business Forum. It’s served as a model of family business education for 150 universities worldwide.

Aronoff held the Dinos Eminent Scholar Distinguished Chair of Private Enterprise and was a professor of management in Kennesaw State’s Coles College of Business until his retirement in 2005.

As a consultant, he has worked with hundreds of family companies, many of which are Jewish, in the U.S. and abroad. He advises them on such issues as generational transitions; managerial development; family compensation; philanthropy; and facilitating decision-making and conflict resolution.

This translates to making sure the right people are on the right bus headed to the right destination. He guides families toward speaking with one voice and understanding the responsibilities of their positions.

Aronoff said that many economies are dependent on family businesses, which don’t get the big headlines like Fortune 500 companies. He’s somewhere between a therapist, puzzle solver, actuary, and benevolent dictator. After all, what is the base nature of family ties – money, power, rivalry, competitiveness? Think of the old TV series “Dynasty” over a dinner of matzoh ball soup.

“Not so,” said Aronoff. “My approach is holistic and examines simultaneously both financial issues and family concerns. … I believe in l’dor v’dor with family values and strong business discipline.

“Having worked for decades for family owned company Cox Enterprises, I recall Jim Cox Kennnedy, recite tongue and cheek, 'The first generation makes the money; the second generation invests the money; and the third generation squanders it.’ (Japanese

Want an evening of meaning and talent? If so, get ready to shout “Bravo” as more than 150 children entertain and raise money for Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta 7:30 p.m. Oct. 26 at the 6th annual Tower of Talent at the Byers Theatre at City Springs. The event showcases some of Atlanta’s most talented children, ages 6 to 21, “with kids helping kids” as they perform, sing and entertain in this inspirational concert.

The concert’s vision is credited to Michael Greenbaum, CEO and founder of Tower Beer, Wine & Spirits, along with his wife Anne, who have supported this uplifting evening and underwritten it so every dollar benefits Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta’s Music Therapy Program.

Michael Greenbaum shared his reasons for supporting this program. “My passion for Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is inspired by the generations of my family. My father was always a charitable man, and he taught me how important it was to give back to the community we live in. When my grandchildren were born, it made me reflect on how lucky I was to have them in my life. All three are happy and healthy, and I know the work Children’s does to try and make that a reality for every child that comes through its doors.

“I’ve been able to see firsthand the miracles that are done with the Music Therapy program at Children’s. Music inspires people and helps with so many things you wouldn’t think about. I’m so proud of the kids who dedicate their time to helping other children through their music. This is a show you won’t want to miss! These kids are truly extraordinary.

Their talent is as big as their hearts!”

Co-chairs for the concert include Jody Franco, Drs. Marianne and Stephen Garber, Susie and Joey Moskowitz, Judy Paul, Leigh and Michael Schiff and Linda Suvalsky. In addition, Ed Harris, who previously served as a co-chair, has been brought on board as producer to take the event to the next level, along with Lynn Stallings of Atlanta Workshop Players.

Harris said, “I’m delighted to be involved in Tower of Talent’s outstanding mission to provide important funds for Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta and bring my decades of producing shows to such a wonderful cause. The show is very special with so many talented children giving their hearts and time to help those in need reach their dreams. I’m proud to

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Aronoff consults with families on sound governance practices in transitioning multigenerational businesses.

proverb). And the Italians have a saying, ‘From the stalls (horse dung) to the stars, and back to the stalls again.’ ... Thirty percent of family businesses, like the Cox’s fourth generation, do make a successful transition, which means that two-thirds disappear.

Family firms are actually more durable than other forms of business.”

Businesses come to Aronoff because they want to successfully perpetuate.

Many are in real estate. With siblings and cousins, he helps them see who has what skills and how to take out the ego. Most agree that what is important is the family’s success, and no one wants to preside over conflict. “We help them develop a board of directors separate from a family council to assure alignment and tamp down conflict.

Maximizing the bottom line is not the ‘be all and end all.’ Yet the family is not the ‘end all and be all’ either. We use a good approach to business with discipline and love.” Aronoff had clients in Israel, Canada and Europe. He bills his services by the day or by the hour, much as an attorney might.

Over the decades he has seen a change in the family’s’ valuation of women as leaders. Years ago it was not uncommon for the code to be “no wives, no women, no sisters.

Let them do other things.” Today he sees very little distinction and talks about a Jewish family business in Alabama headed

by Nancy Collat Goedecke, privately held Mayer Electric, with four siblings and three generations. They run a successful business with 1,500 associates in 14 states, with Nancy at the helm. “I have worked with them on family solidarity, leadership, ownership and governance issues every quarter for nearly 30 years,” he said.

For advice for future generations, Aronoff, who has five grandchildren, said, “Parents should know that there are things equally important to kids being happy, like hard work, discipline, education and goals. … Also I tell young people, ‘Don’t think about BEING president, think about DOING president.’” ■

Photo by Travis Hudgons // Sponsor Michael Greenbaum, second from right, with wife Anne, left, son David, and twin granddaughters.

be a part of this fulfilling event.”

The entire evening is sponsored and presented by Tower Beer, Wine & Spirits and Tower Lights and this year plans to surpass the $2 million mark, donating every dollar to this important cause.

Some of the kids appearing in the show are patients at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, but every talented young performer wants to help other children live their dreams.

As the only freestanding pediatric healthcare system in Georgia, Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is a trusted leader in caring for kids. The not-for-profit organization’s mission is to make kids better today and healthier tomorrow through more than 60 pediatric specialties and programs, top healthcare professionals, and leading research and technology. Children’s is also one of the largest pediatric clinical care providers in the country, managing more than 1 million patient visits annually at three hospitals, Marcus Autism Center, the Center for Advanced Pediatrics and 27 neighborhood locations.

According to Melisa Morrow, Children’s community development officer, “We are so thankful for the support that our patients and families at Children’s have received the past six years from Tower of Talent and the community that supports this wonderful event benefiting our Music Therapy Program. We thank the Greenbaums and Tower for partnering with us to make kids better today and healthier tomorrow.” ■ To purchase tickets and get additional information, visit www.choa.org/toweroftalent.

Robyn Spizman Gerson is executive producer of Tower of Talent and its “Ambassador of Smiles.” She is also a New York Times bestselling author and media personality.

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Volunteers Drive The Temple’s Criminal Justice Program

By Bob Bahr Peter Berg, The Temple’s senior rabbi, plays a major role in a short documentary, “Faith in Action,” shown this week at the first Human Rights Film Festival at Morehouse College.

Berg, who is featured in the film, is an enthusiastic supporter of a project that helps remove, under certain conditions, criminal acts from the public records of local residents charged and even convicted of specific crimes.

“Our Jewish narrative is ‘Let My People Go,’ and G-d set us free,” Berg said. “I can’t think of an area in American life where the legacy of racism and slavery is more clear than the current criminal justice system that we have.”

John Eaves, who is an African American member of The Temple, also is prominently featured in the film. He spearheaded the project.

Four years ago, when he was looking for an innovative criminal justice program, he stumbled upon a one-day event in Chicago that allowed some people to erase their long-standing criminal charges from their public records.

Eaves was chairman of the Fulton County Commission at the time. He thought the program would be a boon to residents of the county who had arrest records for relatively minor charges. Because of their records they often had difficulty finding employment, housing and educational opportunities.

The film shown Oct. 10 at the Morehouse film festival highlights the one-day event last year at The Temple, which had the bipartisan support of Georgia’s governor and Atlanta’s mayor, and helped over 300 persons walk free with clear records.

Today, Eaves, who volunteers as head of The Temple’s Racial Justice Committee, is back in private life.

He’s preparing for what has become an annual event to help otherwise law-abiding citizens shed their criminal records. What is billed as Atlanta’s Records Restriction Summit is being held for the second year at The Temple on Veterans Day, Nov. 11. The event, as Eaves sees it, is a part of the obligation Jews have to social justice.

“It’s a natural fit for Jewish congregations to participate in this program. It’s an opportunity to reintegrate those who have served their time or had an old charge that was never prosecuted. It’s a part of our religious mandate to help them become productive once again.”

This year’s program at The Temple is being produced with the help of the Georgia Justice Project, attorneys who volunteer, and literally dozens of others who have donated their time to help prepare the paperwork that is a part of the legal process.

Berg estimates that if each individual who is helped had to do the expungement themselves, it would cost about $3,500 each, take over 120 days to process and require visits to as many as 12 government agencies.

“We asked ourselves, what if we had the judges in Fulton County come into The Temple and we would expunge their record on the spot?” Berg said. “It’s really a mirror of our times that challenges us to be more giving of ourselves and to reflect the work of resolving racism and inequality in our society.”

If there are 1.5 million open criminal charges in Fulton County, which has one of the largest prison populations in the country, Eaves figures Georgia has 3.8 million open criminal records.

Nationally, America has the largest prison popula-

The Temple’s Senior Rabbi Peter Berg has been a strong supporter of the effort to erase minor criminal charges from the record of some people.

John Eaves, who chairs the Racial Justice Committee of The Temple, believes that some aspects of the criminal justice system are not just.

tion in the world, according to Eaves. Over 25 percent of all those who are behind bars worldwide are imprisoned in the United States. And in just the last 40 years, the prison population in America has grown by 500 percent, he said.

Also featured in the film is the Rev. Raphael Warnock of Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta, which hosted the first event four years ago.

Berg, Warnock and Eaves have worked together to help churches and synagogues in other cities follow their lead. The producers of the film, Public Square Media in New York, have made a special edition of the film available to anyone who wishes to show it. There is also a 19-page manual available online, at no charge.

In December, the biennial convention of the Union for Reform Judaism has scheduled a program led by Eaves and Rabbi Lydia Medwin of The Temple to intro-

duce the program nationally to Reform temples. Eaves is hopeful that his volunteer work will inspire others.

“I want to become a champion around the country to motivate and inspire other congregations to embrace social justice in general and the reform of the criminal justice system. We as Jews should have an embedded degree of sensitivity toward injustice that other people are experiencing.”

For Eaves, the experience that he’s gained as a volunteer has helped to motivate him to re-enter the political arena. In May he declared his candidacy for the Democratic nomination in Georgia’s 7th Congressional District.

“I absolutely want to raise awareness that we have gotten ourselves into a hole with our criminal justice system. I’m going to make that a key public policy issue of my campaign.” ■

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JF&CS Volunteers Get as Much as They Give

Shelly Schwartzenfeld and Frank Seidman have been a part of each other’s lives for four years.

By Jan Jaben-Eilon Ryan Goldstein knows how easy it is for everyone to get caught up in one’s own life. Volunteering, he reflects, “keeps you grounded. It’s a good reminder to

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Ryan Goldstein volunteers with PAL Blake.

oneself about what’s important in life.”

Goldstein is one of many Atlanta Jews who volunteer for Jewish Family & Career Services, a more than 100-yearold agency that provides a variety of counseling, career support and services

for older adults, and various people in need. These volunteers contribute their time and energy to others, and according to those interviewed by the AJT, gain from the experience in return.

The 26-year-old Goldstein said he’s always enjoyed kids, so when his boss at Jeckil Promotions, Joel Libowsky, suggested he volunteer for the PAL program, he realized it was a natural for him. PAL is a part of the Tools for Families division and basically is a Big Brother Big Sister program for the Atlanta Jewish community. It offers one-on-one mentoring relationships for children who need extra support and time with a trusted adult.

Goldstein explained that the fact that his parents divorced when he was just 3 years old gave him “a different perspective on life than other people.” One result is that he is incredibly close to his two sisters. He was drawn to the PAL program thinking that he would work with children in similar situations. He was partnered with 10-year-old Blake, whose father had passed away.

“When I started, I thought he would want to know about me,” Goldstein said.

“But instead, he just wants to talk. As a result, I’ve become a better listener.” Blake is in fifth grade and is “super smart. I feel I’m inadequate in terms of intellect when I’m with him. He’s passionate about learning and a real problem solver.

I learn from him.”

The PAL Program requires two training sessions to prepare the adults for the volunteer experience with children, Goldstein said. That includes learning what to expect and the relationship with

When Shelly Schwartzenfeld started volunteering with One Good Deed, she visited the late Eileen Seidman, here with husband Frank.

a child’s parent. Goldstein meets with Blake once or twice a month. “Usually we just go out to dinner or for ice cream. He talks about what he’s doing in school or at camp.”

According to Andrea Appel, JF&CS’s PAL coordinator, “Ryan dove head-first into his role with his little PAL, and they bonded instantly over fantasy and other activities. But his support of the program did not stop there. Ryan also aids in planning the PAL program’s annual fundraiser, Havinagala. Without dedicated volunteers like Ryan, the PAL program would not exist.”

Goldstein is one of the newer JF&CS volunteers, having started with the PAL program in 2018. Shelly Schwartzenfeld, on the other hand, has been a volunteer with JF&CS’ One Good Deed program for more than four years. Since 2006, One Good Deed has matched more than 400 older adults with community volunteers like Schwartzenfeld. The mission is to reduce loneliness and help older adults maintain their independence and remain in their own homes. Volunteers visit with their older adults for a minimum of two hours each time, and at least twice a month.

“One Good Deed could not impact the lives of the older adults we serve without the valuable time of volunteers like Shelly,” said Vivienne Kurland, One Good Deed program coordinator.

Schwartzenfeld, who had worked in occupational therapy and always liked geriatrics, was a natural fit for One Good Deed. She was connected with Frank and Eileen Seidman, the latter diagnosed

PHILANTHROPY & VOLUNTEERS with early onset Alzheimer’s. “At first the idea was to be with Eileen and let Frank go out, but he wouldn’t leave her side,” Schwartzenfeld recalled. Eventually, the couple moved into The Cohen Home because Eileen needed more help.

Although One Good Deed was designed to help seniors live independently, Schwartzenfeld continued to volunteer when the couple moved, and even after Eileen passed away.

Schwartzenfeld visits with Seidman, takes him out and attends Seidman family dinners. “He texts me every day. He’s so positive; it makes you positive. He’s always hugging and looks at the bright side.”

The special relationship between Schwartzenfeld and Seidman is clear when speaking with Frank. “She is a sweetheart, and you can quote me. She is an angel.”

Seidman told the AJT, “She’s dependable and very thoughtful. I get text messages from Shelly every morning, saying ‘good morning,’ and every night, to say ‘sweet dreams.’ I love Shelly as much as my own daughters. She’s a good person to have as a friend. She’s not a Seidman, but she could very well be a Seidman.

Shelly and I agree: it doesn’t cost any-

Dr. Michael and Ellen Chalef felt JF&CS was more proactive than other nonprofit organizations they’ve served.

thing to be nice.”

Some people broaden what they do professionally to include their volunteer work. That’s the case with Dr. Michael Chalef, who has been a volunteer dentist at The Ben Massell Dental Clinic dating back to his time at Emory University’s

dental school. He’s also been on the board of the clinic for more than 20 years.

“Dr. Chalef embodies the true meaning of philanthropist,” said Keith Kirshner, managing director of the dental clinic. “He came to the clinic as a student, and when a former professor

asked him to return as a practicing professional, he eagerly did. As with many colleagues at the clinic, he now volunteers and teaches dental students, yet he has chosen to give more and offers guidance on our executive committee, encourages others to support and get involved with JF&CS.” Indeed, sometimes volunteering means doing the hard work of fundraising. That’s the volunteer role Chalef’s wife Ellen, an accountant, took on. “I’m comfortable around money. You call and ask people for money and they thank you for doing what you do,” she told the AJT. The goal of this year’s campaign is $1.5 million, she said, an increase from the previous year because “the needs are greater.”

According to Amanda La Kier, JF&CS chief development officer, “Ellen has been an incredible ambassador of JF&CS for many years through her board participation and leadership of the annual campaign. With over 100 conversations each year with donors, Ellen is a large part of the success of our campaign.”

Kirshner said that the Chalefs “are more than supporters. They are champions for what they believe in, and their energy is infectious.” ■

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Sierra Club Leader Not Just Another Tree Hugger

By Bob Bahr For the past year, Jeff Schoenberg has been a full-time volunteer and chairman of the board of the Georgia chapter of the Sierra Club. He estimates there are perhaps 55,000 who work in some way in Georgia to support the organization.

The national organization has 3 million members and is the largest environmental group in America. He is a lawyer by training and a member of Temple Sinai.

When Max Cleland was a U.S. Senator from Georgia, he was staff counsel.

AJT: How has your political background helped you in your volunteer work?

Schoenberg: I would consider myself an indoor environmentalist. The issues that the Sierra Club fights for are valuable matters for everybody. My job is to work to get good people to reach across the aisle and get as many decisionmakers as possible lined up behind smart policy.

That’s what I want to see done.

I think that there’s a misperception out in the world that that environmentalists are fighting for the trees. You know

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Sierra Club is interested in protecting public lands and protecting the beauty of public spaces. But primarily what we’re interested in is protecting the environment so that people can live in it in a sustainable way. That includes economics; that includes urban planning; it includes transit issues; it includes clean air and water. And if you address these topics in ways that are approachable and understandable, you don’t have to be an activist to want to join in. You just have to be human. That’s why it’s worth volunteering for.

AJT: How do you get other volunteers to work for the Sierra Club?

Schoenberg: We have a very strong pro-democracy piece to the way we do our work. We engage very much as an on-the-ground grassroots organization.

We have a very large membership. My particular work is in thinking strategically and using our membership to build power so that we can make policy changes that make sense.

AJT: What have you accomplished?

Schoenberg: Most recently we per-

The Sierra Club of Georgia has been working to defeat a proposal to allow the mining of titanium in the Okefenokee Swamp in South Georgia.

AJT: How have your Jewish values afsuaded the Public Service Commission to more than double the amount of so- fected the work you do?

Schoenberg: The idea of tikkun lar energy that Georgia Power proposed to put onto the power grid for the next olam was always part of my Jewish education. It’s a critical part three years. Georgia Powof being a human being er doesn’t volunteer; they to understand how you have to be pushed and fit in the world and what we’ve been pushing. your role can be to make We have successfully it better, and that’s what battled a natural gas pipeI want to be. That’s what line that was going to go motivates all the work down the coast of GeorI’ve ever done. There is gia that was completely also an internal sense of unnecessary. We are curwhat I would call “otherrently fighting to protect ness” that comes from the Okefenokee Swamp being Jewish. I try to put in South Georgia from a myself in the position of mining proposal that has Jeff Schoenberg has been the people who are not on a potential of actually a volunteer with the Sierra top of the heap and who draining the swamp.

Club of Georgia for six years need to be heard. It’s very We are standing up and the chairman of its motivating. for regulatory transparboard for the last year. ency in the management AJT: You are the only Jewish member of the [Chattahoochee-Oconee] National Forest in Georgia. It’s not just winning, of the board of the Sierra Club of Georgia. you know, at that site; it’s winning to Why aren’t there more Jewish volunteers keep the [U.S.] Forest Service honest. We in the organization?

Schoenberg: I don’t really underhave a very active involvement with the the City of Atlanta to have the city use stand why it is that Jewish volunteerism energy that is 100 percent renewable doesn’t generally lead people to or toby 2035. We’re encouraging other cities ward environmental organizations. I’m across the state of Georgia to do this as the only Jewish member of leadership. well. And I could go on and on. I think You know as an organization with prothe perception may be that we’re crazy gressive values, it falls squarely in line left-leaning Democrats and that’s not the with values that fit very comfortably case. It’s very important if you’re going to with American Jewish theology. There actually make change that you figure out is no reason why Jews shouldn’t particihow to talk to everybody. That’s how you pate in environmental activism in much greater numbers than they do. ■ build power and make change.

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New Boots on the Ground for FIDF Southeast

By Eddie Samuels

about the stresses that existed with the constant threat of life or death situations.

The Friends of the Israel Defense “I was the loader [in the tank], and Forces Southeast Region recently wel- one of my jobs was to pack up all the food comed new leadership to the table when for the night,” he said. “We were driving Karen Shulman and Itai Tsur stepped and I felt something hard and metallic into their new roles as chair and presi- hit me in the helmet and roll into the dent respectively. tank, so I figured, ‘ok someone’s thrown “Garry Sobel [FIDF chairman emeri- a grenade into the tank.’” tus] has left huge shoes to fill, so it makes In his haste, he grabbed the object to sense to split his role try and throw it out of into two,” Tsur said. the tank before it could Shulman first bedetonate, but realized, came involved with “It was a Diet Coke the organization in can,” he said. “It was 2017 after attending some of the food that her first FIDF gala.

I’d packed and hadn’t “I was completely secured properly. … It moved by the whole was kind of existential experience,” she said. and terrifying for a “I told my husband couple of seconds.” that we were not Those experiencleaving – however es while serving give late it was – until I him some firsthand Karen Shulman found whoever was knowledge of what in charge. I knew already that this was those in the IDF today are experiencing, something I wanted to get involved in.” including lone soldiers, with whom the She met with Sobel later that week FIDF also works. and was off to a quick start with the or“Technically I may have been desigganization she now chairs. nated a lone soldier, but I didn’t have that “I think he saw my passion for the same experience. I had family there and organization already and it resonated spoke fluent Hebrew,” he said. “But I saw with him that I wouldn’t take no for an the little things that they don’t have time answer,” she said. to do, things like having someone to help As for what impacted her most from with laundry, or the myriad bureaucratic FIDF programming, Shulman explained things that need to get done, or just havthat it was an instinctual response. ing a place to go for a Shabbat meal.”

“When I saw these soldiers on stage While Tsur has served various Atlanta telling their stories, I kept thinking any Jewish agencies, including the American one of them could be my child,” she ex- Jewish Committee and the Jewish Fedplained. “As a mother I eration of Greater Atfelt a responsibility to lanta’s Atlanta Jewish do what I could to take Foundation, he noted care of them as they that his time in the take care of us.” military made the FIDF Tsur, born in Isseem like a natural fit. rael, served in the IDF “I’m excited to roll after graduating from up my sleeves and put college. He is the fourth some effort into congeneration to serve in tinuing what has been the military — dating started here,” Tsur said. back to the days of the “I’m aiming to spread Ottoman Empire. His the word about what grandfather served as the organization does Itai Tsur head of military intelliand who it serves.” gence for the IDF and led the Mossad, IsraAs for goals for the future, Shulman el’s intelligence agency, from 1963 to 1968. explained that broadening who is in“It wasn’t even a conscious decision volved with FIDF programming is a big for me. It was as natural as going off to focus for the coming years. college,” Tsur said. “It was only as I moved “We want to make the FIDF more acto Israel and thought about it more that I cessible for all ages,” Shulman said. “Some decided to serve in a combat unit.” of the things we’re looking to do is get Tsur’s service would take him into school-age kids involved, and also broadSouthern Lebanon, and he shared a story en out horizons outside of the Atlanta re-

Tsur, middle, served in the IDF after finishing college.

gion. ... New creative programming is going to appeal to a wider audience.”

The FIDF’s board welcomed a variety of new members, in addition to Shulman and Tsur: Ronnie Agami, Lauren Gershkowitz, Hope Kaufman, Sara Kogon and Joshua Spielman.

In addition, Tsur’s grandfather, the late Meir Amit, will be honored at the FIDF’s upcoming Legends and Heroes event Nov. 12.

The event will feature a discussion of Amit’s

life and contributions to the IDF. “He was a key figure in the establishment of the state and the establishment of the IDF,” Tsur said. “This event is very personal to me, but independent of the fact that he’s my grandfather, I think we can educate people about some really fascinating chapters in Israel’s history.” ■ For more information on the Nov. 12 event, visit www.fidf.org/events/legendsheroes-idf-atlanta-ga-0.

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ARTS Emory Scholar Examines a Life of Twists and Turns

By Dave Schechter David Karr made a name for himself in several fields, espionage among them. His name sometimes appeared in newspaper stories under headlines about this scandal or that intrigue. That attention gratified his ego, but also left him exposed to would-be enemies, and he had more than a few.

His transformation from David Katz, born in Brooklyn in 1918, to David Karr, who died in Paris in 1979, is told in “The Millionaire Was a Soviet Mole: The Twisted Life of David Karr,” written by Harvey Klehr, professor emeritus in politics and history at Emory University.

Klehr outlines in considerable detail how a Jewish boy from New York City with a high school education became a player in the fields of journalism, public relations, film, hotels, manufacturing, trade and espionage – certainly for the Soviet Union, likely for Israel, and possibly for others.

Karr was less than virtuous in his dealings with friends and family (all the more so when there are four wives). He went to exceptional lengths to ingratiate

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Harvey Klehr is a professor emeritus in politics and history at Emory University.

Klehr’s book explores the life of David Karr.

himself with powerful people, who found him a useful back-channel conduit. He changed ideologies in chameleon-like fashion, as the wind changes direction, and created alliances that were broken as easily as they were built.

“He left a trail of angry and embittered former friends, but he commanded the deep loyalty of several powerful men.

Charming and knowledgeable, he was also capable of gratuitous acts of cruelty and lacerating rudeness, delighting in pa-

rading his affluence and importance in front of family and friends,” Klehr writes.

Klehr is an expert in the relationship between the Soviet Union and the Communist Party in the United States, and has been the author, co-author or editor of 13 books. [Full disclosure: A letter that Klehr sent my father in 1994 is responsible for my having spent 25 years working on an as-yet unpublished book based on the life of my great aunt, a lifetime member of the Communist Party.]

Klehr told an audience at this year’s Decatur Book Festival that Karr’s “fantastic story is the stuff of a picaresque novel” and the audience chuckled at some of the stories he told about Karr, who “did few things in life from conviction” but was always open to a proposition that would enrich him financially.

In “The Millionaire Was A Soviet Mole,” Klehr describes Karr as “a selfinterested operator and manipulator, playing every side against each other, all in an effort to enrich himself.” Even in death, Karr’s life was ripe for conspiracy theories that tried, but often failed to fully answer the question: What side was David Karr on, besides his own? ■

Photos by Duane Stork // The master bedroom expands Keilin’s metallic theme with

a special note of the crushed glass art from Israel above the bed.

Chai Style Home

Designer Struts a New Generation

Designer Candice Keilin poses with Duchess Madison of Briarcliff.

The organic cubes afoot are acrylic resin made of tree bark.

Interior designer Candice Keilin provides a window ern pieces, local festival finds and unusual use of tile to not into her Sandy Springs home, which is a testament to her be shy about making her statement. And there is always scope and ambition to be textured, tonal and timeless. room in the 8,100 square feet for curious Duchess Madison “Our home is contemporary casual and not meant to be of Briarcliff, a ruby Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. a museum. I’ve used new, but traditional ways to update so we can keep our handed-down treasured pieces giving Experience the exuberance. the home a warm but modern feel.”

Keilin’s design practice includes comJaffe: What are some of the most unmercial jobs such as apartment clubhouses, usual collections you have? model homes, public spaces, work/offices, Keilin: In the entrance we have Esteresidential new home designs, and renovaban Patino’s diptych treatment of language tions, which include amazing wine cellars, and dimensional conversation, “Think Bekitchens and bathrooms. “Here I’m into fore You Speak.” His work is at the High mixing metals, updated with silver, gold and Museum and the Atlanta airport. He is lotextures. … Art is very personal; there is no cal and developed his own alphabet. His wrong way. We can be as creative as the climorphed objects are Salvador Dali-like. ent wants. Texture and layers complete art.” Marcia The ivory teardrop oval sculpture Keilin’s talent is to integrate glamour Caller Jaffe is from Laguna, Calif., Hearst Castle and with the insight into how we want to raise made with horsehair. children or live our dream lives. Her kitchen accessories, I utilize a treatment of pulverized alabaster-like art projects, small toys and pieces, and hobbies are all cane that we use in the upstairs loge, behind the lower hidden charmingly behind view. Using South Africa as a level bar and in the powder room. In the front hall we backdrop, she combines Carrera marble, crushed glass, have four hammered metal plates from India. It’s cerover-the-top dramatic (often floating) lighting, Zuo Mod- tainly internationally flavored.

Jaffe: You’re known for your forward-thinking kitchen designs.

Keilin: It’s important to mention that my home was built seven years ago. I was on the cutting edge by using Cambria and installing a waterfall edge when most kitchens didn’t have these elements, nor did many installers know what that was or how to create it.

The kitchen cabinets are my custom designs with antique mirror inlaid into the door design. I didn’t want to see a lot of clutter, and utilized my counter space behind secret doors, hiding everyday items like the toaster and tea kettle. Today when I design kitchens, I use this original concept and create entire hidden coffee stations behind full overlay door pantry systems. It’s my number one favorite “go to.” I think every kitchen should have this.

Our banquette is faux leather NappaTile, which was used in Mercedes-Benz Stadium on the ceilings and walls, in keeping with the silver metallic, but durable theme. I also like my South African Carrol Boyes pieces that are both functional and utilitarian.

Jaffe: You are a tile expert.

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CHAI STYLE The horsehair ivory sculpture is from Laguna, Calif., and anchored under dramatic lighting.

Duchess patrols the infinity pool where the Keilins recently hosted a Maccabi event for 110.

design center here as well as nationwide. Kebo, which I designed together with my sister Narissa Bonnet (Ke ilin/ Bonnet), will include some unusual textures and combinations of material, … fun, creative, yet practical.

We will have faux leather tiles with an enormous library of fabrics and combination of patterns to be used both functionally for sound reduction and practically like I did as a cushioned seat/headboard or seating I made for the Opera nightclub. ... The choices are endless.

Jaffe: Your lighting is quite special.

Keilin: Like many Atlanta homes, I have several pieces by Yaacov Golan’s Lighting Loft. The most dramatic are the Italian entrance hall pieces; and then the

dining room had to be designed by myself. The biggest challenge was the dining room needing light at the table and being anchored on the ceiling 19 feet above, which creates a dramatic cascade of light.

Jaffe: How do you use the outdoors?

Keilin: We enjoy sharing the out back space for community events. We recently hosted Family Night for the Maccabi games for 110. Fun for all with an in-ground trampoline, putting green and infinity edge pool. The lounging areas are South Beach flavored.

Jaffe: With two active children, share some design tips.

Keilin: We have tons of Lego, Harry Potter, ballet

Esteban Patino’s conversation piece “Think Before You Speak” welcomes guests from the foyer. The two white vertical paintings are by Villanueva.

The master bath has a freestanding tub and features Carrera marble treatments.

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CHAI STYLE The Keilin kitchen features drum lighting from Lighting Loft; appliances are hidden behind cut out mirrored cabinets.

A seeded glass table tops a Storehouse metal base.

The lower level conversation pit features the white tires redesigned in South Africa to benefit women in need.

dancers, soccer, art projects and even my own original Barbie dollhouse. Much is built into the design of their bedrooms; but we also have a music/art room that’s pretty messy. To balance that, I designed orange and gray square panels that toys can be sheltered behind that keep them out of site yet accessible. We have castles, moats, paint, clay and easels.

Jaffe: What in your home reflects your South African roots?

Keilin: The Do Re Mi sculptures in the entrance hall are by South African artist Roelna Louw Bashew. The glass art in the formal living space is by Janet McGregor Dunn.

The triptych of crushed glass over the master bed is

by South African artist Brenda Brett living in Netanya, Israel. I had them custom-made and ordered for a very special client here.

We have a very unusual redesigned rubber tire as a cocktail table whose sales benefit South African women.

Our TV family room opens onto the covered patio, one-level entertainment space that is reminiscent of South African style. Our limestone surface walls may be more Israeli than South African. I like the effect.

We cover the globe, … the clocks in the lower level display the time in Tokyo, London, Paris and New York! ■

Keilin designed the lighting in the dining room to cascade down from the mezzanine floor above.

View of the lighting from the top floor.

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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 11

Acoustic Shabbat Café @ Alon’s Bakery & Market – 4505 Ashford Dunwoody Road, Atlanta, from 7 to 9 p.m. Join Rabbi Brian 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 the MJCCA, Atlanta Jewish Music Festival and The Weber School.

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

Discuss, explore and journey through the world of Jewish mystical teaching and learn how to apply these profound teachings to your daily life. This ongoing class probes the esoteric through a unique program of English text-based study. No prior kabbalistic experience required. Free. For more information, www.chabadintown.org.

Guided Canoe Trips on the Chattahoochee River – Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell, at 5 p.m. Take a leisurely evening 2.5hour paddle with experienced canoe guides while learning all about the environment of the Chattahoochee River.

This trip is a great first-time experience or a fun way to reconnect with the river you already treasure. On the trip you will look for wildlife and learn about the wetland ecosystem that is unique to metro Atlanta. All equipment is provided. Ages 6 and up. For tickets and more information, www. bit.ly/2CmG71Y.

SUNDAYS, OCTOBER 13

Kabbalah and Coffee – Chabad Intown on the BeltLine, 730 Ponce De Leon Place NE, Atlanta, from 9:30 to 11 a.m.

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MONDAY, OCTOBER 14

Divorce

& Separation Support Group – Jewish Family & Career Ser-

vices, 4549 Chamblee Dunwoody Road, Atlanta, from 6 to 8 p.m. Join this biweekly support group facilitated by Helen Kotler Ph.D. LPC. $25 per session.

To join the group, hkotler@jfcsatl.org or call 404-210-9571.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 17

Lunch ‘N Learn at the JCC Featuring Rabbi Pamela Gottfried, Reconstructionist – Marcus JCC, 5342 Tilly Mill Road, Atlanta, from 12 to 1 p.m. The JCC Lunch ‘N Learn series features Atlanta rabbis who share unique

Shearith Israel, 1180 University Drive, Atlanta, from 5:45 to 7:30 p.m. Shabbat in the Park is a casual, fun and familyfriendly Friday evening potluck dinner held monthly in a local park. Featuring a Shabbat sing-along led by Rabbi Ari Kaiman. Enjoy a vegetarian-friendly meal, and an evening of socializing with Shearith Israel. Free. For more information, www.bit.ly/2IaIuGP.

perspectives on topics of their choice.

Guests may bring lunch or purchase food from A Healthy Touch kosher café. Free and open to all. For more information, www.bit.ly/2kVzr3K.

Brad Mehldau, piano, and Ian Bostridge, tenor– Schwartz Center

African Americans, American Jews & American Music – The Commons

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 12

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 18

Shabbat in the Park – Congregation

at First Congregational Church, 125 Ellis Street, Atlanta, from 7 to 10 p.m. Ben Sidran in conversation with Dwight Andrews and presented by AJMF and The Breman Museum. For more information, www.bit.ly/2kGB6tO.

for Performing Arts, 1700 North Decatur Road, Atlanta, from 8 to 10 p.m.

With lyrics from the poetry of Shakespeare, Yeats, and E.E. Cummings, this new song cycle runs from fantastically playful to extraordinarily intense. Robert Schumann’s “Dichterliebe” (“The Poet’s Love”) fittingly completes the concert program as these iconic artists take the stage to traverse the borders separating musical genres. *This concert contains mature subject matter. $55 per person. For tickets and more information, www.bit.ly/2MebmhR.

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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 19

Shabbat Services with Terri Bonoff, CEO of JF&CS – Congregation Etz Chaim, 1190 Indian Hills Parkway NE, Marietta, from 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Join us for Shabbat services as we welcome Terri Bonoff, the new CEO of JF&CS, to Etz Chaim. Free. For more information, www.bit.ly/2mv3nDY.

11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. They will discuss “The Boy in The Striped Pyjamas” by John Boyne. Free. For more information, www.bit.ly/3319DU8.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 20

Kabbalah and Coffee – Chabad Intown on the BeltLine, 730 Ponce De Leon Place NE, Atlanta, from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Discuss, explore and journey through the world of Jewish mystical teaching and learn how to apply these profound teachings to your daily life.

This ongoing class probes the esoteric through a unique program of English text-based study. No prior kabbalistic experience required. Free. For more information, www.chabadintown.org

Book Club – The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas – The Poncey Highland, 640 North Highland Ave., NE, Atlanta, from

Jacques Sémelin, The Survival of the Jews in France 1940-44 – William Breman Jewish Heritage Museum, 1440 Spring St. NW, Atlanta, from 2 to 3 p.m. Join The Breman for a special afternoon with professor Sémelin, who will discuss stories of resistance, resilience and survival among the Jews in Nazi-occupied and Vichy France. Free for members, general admission for nonmembers. For more information, www.bit.ly/2npfXpp.

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CALENDAR

SUKKOT EVENTS OCTOBER 13 – 20

Sukkot Under the Stars – Temple Beth David, 1885 McGee Road SW, Snellville, from 6 to 8 p.m. Free. Bring your own dinner for a special Sukkot Under the Stars in the sukkah. We will provide dessert and drinks. Free. www.bit. ly/2mf8CaH.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 13

SukkahFest – Congregation Etz Chaim, 1190 Indian Hills Parkway NE, Marietta, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. This fall music festival features live music at the outdoor sanctuary, BBQ, children’s activities and much more. Free. Fee for concessions. For more information, www. bit.ly/2mCmw7d.

B’nai Torah Tot Sukkot Program – Congregation B’nai Torah, 700 Mount Vernon Highway NE, Sandy Springs, at 5 p.m. Join us for a Sukkot-themed activity and breakfast for dinner in the sukkah. This program is geared towards families with children ages 5 years and younger. Free. For more information, www.bit.ly/2l4bNC0.

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TUESDAY, OCTOBER 15

Vines and Wines: A Wine Tasting – Congregation Etz Chaim, 1190 Indian Hills Parkway NE, Marietta, services at 9:30 a.m., followed by tasting around 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Free. For more information, www.bit.ly/2l5gsDM.

B’nai Torah 20s & 30s Dinner– Congregation B’nai Torah, 700 Mount Vernon Highway NE, Sandy Springs. For times, price and more information, www.bit.ly/2mCB2vJ.

HomeBeis@AA Family Sukkot Dinner – Ahavath Achim Synagogue, 600 Peachtree Battle Ave. NW, Atlanta, from 6 to 8 p.m. $15 per child for HomeBeis@ AA nonmembers, free for members.

To register and for more information, www.bit.ly/2lnFUV7.

Erev Sukkot Service and Dinner in the Unity Sukkah – The Temple, 1589 Peachtree Street NE, Atlanta from to 5 to 6 p.m. Welcome the holiday with a brief Sukkot service followed by dinner in the sukkah. $10 per adult, $5 per child. To RSVP and for more information, www.bit.ly/2kUiYNc.

sushi. $18 per adult, $10 for kids. For tickets and more information, www. bit.ly/2m8AiOC.

Sukkah Open House – Chabad Intown on the BeltLine, 730 Ponce De Leon Place NE, Atlanta, from 6:30 to 8:45 p.m. Please join us in our sukkah for

Congregation B’nai Torah, 700 Mount Vernon Highway NE, Sandy Springs.

For times, prices and more information, www.bit.ly/2kALlzL.

Screen in the Green - “Ushpizin” – Chabad Intown on the BeltLine, 730 Ponce De Leon Place NE, Atlanta, from 7:30 to 9 p.m. “Ushpizin” is the heartwarming tale of a couple in need of a holiday miracle during the Jewish holiday of Sukkot. Join Chabad for a special screening of this internationally acclaimed film inside the sukkah. $10 per person. For more information, www.bit.ly/2mDzQbt.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 17

YJP Jazz in the Sukkah – Chabad In-

Sukkah on the Rocks with Etz Chaim Young Adults – Congregation Etz Chaim, 1190 Indian Hills Parkway NE, Marietta, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Join Etz Chaim at the sukkah for an evening of socializing and cocktails. Open to young adults ages 21-32. For more information, www.bit.ly/2l6Q24p.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 16

B’nai Torah Family Sukkot Dinner –

town on the BeltLine, 730 Ponce De Leon Place NE, Atlanta, from 6:30 to 8:45 p.m. Celebrate Sukkot with an open bar and sushi while listening to the music of the Afro-Klezmer Band.

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

#QuietingTheSilence: An Interfaith Mental Health Conversation – Temple Sinai, 5645 Dupree Drive, Atlanta, from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Join in for conversation from different religious

SIMCHAT TORAH EVENTS OCTOBER 21 – 22 perspectives in an authentic sukkah.

Free. For more information, www.bit. ly/2l7B3an.

CANDLE-LIGHTING TIMES

Ha’ azinu Friday, October 11, 2019, light candles at 6:51 p.m.

Saturday, October 12, 2019, Shabbat ends at 7:45 p.m.

Sukkot Sunday, October 13, 2019, light candles at 6:48 p.m.

Monday, October 14, 2019, light candles at 7:42 p.m.

Tuesday, October 15, 2019, holiday ends at 7:41 p.m.

Intermediate Days of Sukkot Friday, October 18, 2019, light candles at 6:42 p.m.

Saturday, October 19, 2019, Shabbat ends at 7:36 p.m.

Youth USY/Kadima full members, $17 for Chai Youth USY/Kadima basic members and nonmembers. To register, www.bit.ly/2lsJEou.

Spirits, Steaks, Smokes and Sports in the Sukkah – Ahavath Achim Synagogue, 600 Peachtree Battle Ave. NW, Atlanta, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Join members of the Men’s Club for this (soon-to-be annual) event! Come for evening minyan and stay for fine spirits, a delicious steak dinner (cooked to order), and sports in the sukkah with your fellow AA men. $36 per person.

For tickets and more information, www.bit.ly/2nx6E6h.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 18

Sukkot and Shabbat Services – The Temple, 1589 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta, from to 5 to 7 p.m. Free. For more information, www.bit.ly/2kS4Fst.

The Well’s Sukkot Café for Young Professionals – The Temple, 1589 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta, from to 8 to 9 p.m. Free. For more information, www. bit.ly/2kAGj6d.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 19

S’mores in the Sukkah with USY and Kadima– Ahavath Achim Synagogue, 600 Peachtree Battle Ave. NW, Atlanta, from 7 to 9 p.m. $15 for Chai

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 20

Sukkot Farm-to-Table – Marcus JCC, 5342 Tilly Mill Road, Atlanta, from 12 to 3 p.m. The festival will feature a farmer’s market, chef demonstrations, prepared food and vendors, a petting zoo, face painting, a children’s concert, DIY sauerkraut and much more. Free and open to all. For more information, www.bit.ly/2kUDn4K.

Special

Sukkot – Congregation Shearith Israel, 1180 University Drive, Atlanta, from 1 to 3 p.m. The community is welcome to attend the annual Special Sukkot luncheon for special needs adults and their caregivers. Free.

To register and for more information, www.bit.ly/2l6KeI7.

For more Sukkot celebrations, www.bit.ly/2mdp2Re.

Simchat Torah MONDAY, OCTOBER 21

B’nai Torah Simchat Torah Celebration – Congregation B’nai Torah, 700 Mount Vernon Highway NE, Sandy Springs, Free. For more information, www.bit.ly/2mfds8c.

Celebrate Simchat Torah with Us! – Congregation Etz Chaim, 1190 Indian Hills Parkway NE, Marietta, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Come early for the young family experience, have dinner, or join us for the multi-generational celebration and dessert. Wear your wacky hat and celebrate with us. $5 per adult, free for children 12 and under. For more information, www.bit.ly/2ma5WLK.

Simchat Torah – Congregation Beth Shalom, 5303 Winters Chapel Road, Dunwoody, from 6 to 9 p.m. Complimentary pasta dinner and desserts, followed by

singing and dancing. To RSVP and for more information, www.bethshalom.net.

Simchat Torah Celebration at Temple Beth David – Temple Beth David, 1885 McGee Road SW, Snellville, from 7 to 9 p.m. Free. For more information, www.bit.ly/2kXKute.

Simchat Torah

– Chabad Intown on the BeltLine, 730 Ponce De Leon Place NE, Atlanta, from 7:15 to 9 p.m.

Free. For more information, www.bit. ly/2kI5l3y.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 22

Simchat Torah Service Honoring Sheri and Bob Frolich – Congregation Etz Chaim, 1190 Indian Hills Parkway NE, Marietta, from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Free. For more information, www. bit.ly/2kHAZhA.

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REFLECTIONS Southern Sukkot: Sugarcane and Pomegranates their homes in the Gilmer When professor Marcie Street area. The ‘lulof’ will Cohen Ferris was researchbe used.” ing her book on Southern By 1900, the SukJewish cuisine, “Matzoh Ball kot holiday in the South Gumbo,” she discovered was using the symbols in that in the South Carolina a different fashion. In the low country from the 1920s newspapers in Athens and on, the Levinson family Macon, Ga., a similar story decorated its sukkah with appeared. “The Sukkot fessugarcane and pomegrantival is meant not as a seaates. Those two items were Rabbi David son of self-congratulation so plentiful that the sukkah Geffen gained in the products of almost had an Eretz Yisrael the farm and gained in business, but as dimension when completed.

While Sukkot has been observed in a time for thought on the larger social the USA since 1655, initially via the “ca- issues.” More than likely the story came banas” of the Sephardim, as document- out of New York and was picked up by ed by professor Jacob Rader Marcus, an the small-town papers, where only a few interesting development occurred in Jews lived. For some American Jews, it the late 1890s when Eastern European was clear how the symbols of the holiimmigrants began to settle in various day might be interpreted for the contemporary period.

Southern communities.

Jumping back and forth during the Many of them brought Sukkot traditions from their former homelands first 20 years of the 20th century, it can which had not been practiced in the for- be noted that the American rabbis began mer Confederate states because the Re- to use the holiday for focusing on the isform movement dominated. In fact, the sues of the day. In the Athens Banner, a number of lulavim and etrogim in Nor- daily Georgia paper, the headline read folk and Richmond, Va; Columbia and on Oct. 4, 1914, “Adath Moshe, TaberCharleston, S.C.; Savannah, Atlanta and nacles – Day of Prayer for Peace.” In the Augusta, Ga.; Birmingham, Ala.; New Or- story, this point was made: “At the serleans, La.; Mississippi towns; Nashville, vice, there will be special significance to Tenn.; and Jacksonville, Fla. in 1901, the Tabernacle’s day of observance this year. There will be a prayer for peace in numbered less than 50 sets.

In 1889, the Atlanta Constitution Europe in the synagogue. The congrehad a headline reading: “Feast of Tab- gants will enter heartily, with more than ernacles – A Big Day with Atlanta’s usual interest into the plan of peace sugHebrews and Children.” That story on gested by President Woodrow Wilson.”

Oct. 10 described the harvest festival During the fall that year the beginning in which a booth was built to remind of disturbances in Europe ultimately the Israelites of the wandering in the leading to World War I had begun. Wildesert. “For the holiday, The Temple on son, “a peacenik,” was trying to develop Pryor Street has a festive booth right a widespread mindset in his nation next to the Holy Ark; the Ashkenazim which would encourage the cessation have outdoor decorated shacks near of hostilities. Jews were swept into this thinking during Sukkot that year and for the next few years to come.

In the book by professor Kimmy Caplan of

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Bar-Ilan University on the sermons of the early Orthodox rabbis in the USA 1880-1930, he shows how these rabbis quickly became a part of the American scene. They spoke about the observance of mitzvot, but they also tried to show how the traditional holidays could play a role in American life. More than likely, it was the efforts of the Agudas HaRabbonim rabbinical organization in the USA that awakened an interest in American Jews in lulav and etrog sets before World War I. There are a few black and white drawings of American Jews holding these traditional items as early as the second decade of the 20th century, but paintings of Jews in the U.S. practicing this ritual come much later. The pioneer siddur publisher Joseph Magil of Philadelphia did illustrate some of his books with photographs of individuals practicing this ritual.

In Atlanta at The Temple in 1910, Rabbi David Marx took great pride in “the pulpit being beautified with an arbor decorated with seasonable fruits.” After the service, the children took the produce to the Atlanta Jewish Orphans’ Home and to a local neighborhood house.

There was also a reflection in the South of what was occurring in the more traditional world. In 1912 in Savannah, the paper noted.

“Orthodox Jews erect little bowers of branches and foliage in their houses and outside of their synagogues, where they say their prayers of thanksgiving.” In Athens in 1911, the story explained that the “Israelite left his house for a week of festival and lived through, as it were, an important epoch of his people’s history.”

Now the key point, “this was a way of replenishing the springs of Jewish sentiment.”

For my grandfather Rabbi Tuvia Geffen’s first Sukkot in Atlanta a century ago, the Atlanta Constitution carried the following item in 1911. “Though a sukkah is small and typically does not protect well against the increasingly harsh fall weather, Jews are expected to be joyous and grateful for all that God has provided. The emphasis on fruits and vegetables in the decoration of the sukkah and in the meals reinforces the themes of abundance and hospitality in this harvest holiday.” ■ David Geffen is a native Atlantan and former Conservative rabbi living in Jerusalem.

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COMMUNITY Alliance Theatre and Lure: A Tasty Combination

Yellowfin Tuna Ceviche with red jalapeno, coconut foam on plantain tostones with lime, was light and fresh with a kick.

Pan-fried Halibut with capers and brown butter, served over a bed of sautéed spinach – a light and flaky delight.

We were excited for an fluffy, along with Yellowfin entertaining night of great Tuna Ceviche with red jalafood and culture in Atlanta’s peno and coconut foam, on beautiful midtown.

Yes, plantain tostones, with lime, fighting through traffic after which was light and fresh a day’s work can be chalwith a kick. Our starters were lenging, but a great producso delicious we couldn’t wait tion at Alliance Theatre and for our main dishes! a divine meal makes up for, To our delight, we let’s just say slight road rage, were presented with Lure’s and makes that first cocktail Jen Evans & Grilled Swordfish over a Michal Bonell all the more rewarding. smooth fennel puree, with On the Town Where better to catch frisée salad, Castelvetrano dinner than at Lure Atlanta, olives, and chili vinaigrette. on Crescent Street, Midtown, just a cou- Swordfish can sometimes be a bit dry, but ple of blocks away from The Woodruff this was tender and flavorful.

Arts Center? Lure is an inspired seafood Our second main dish was Pan-fried experience, dishing exquisite upscale Halibut with capers and brown butter, dining in a casual, yet elegant setting. served over a bed of sautéed spinach – a There are so many tempting options that light and flaky delight. But that’s not all. we left it up to executive chef Eric Roberts We were ready to hit the street and head to select our entrees from his creative, over to Alliance Theatre when a little seasonal menu. piece of heaven arrived, Lure’s Coconut As we reviewed the selection and Snowball, a tres leches cake, with cocoadmired the wooden décor, we sipped on nut Bavarian crème and pineapple comLure’s specialty cocktails Mahalo Y’all, pote. This is the most splendid light and a vodka, fruit and hibiscus drink with creamy puff of goodness we’ve ever expesweet tea syrup, lime juice and Thai ba- rienced. A MUST, if available. sil and the Como la Flor, a delicious FGR Pleasantly full, we rolled ourselves Berkshire garden gin with Crème de Vio- to Alliance Theatre. A full house packed lette, elderflower lemon and vermouth. the newly designed Coca-Cola Stage in By 6 p.m. the restaurant was halfway anticipation of opening night. The new filled with a happy hour crowd of profes- space was designed not only to be stunsionals and was abuzz as the dinner crowd ningly beautiful, but to be “acoustically began to arrive, along with a private party perfect for spoken word and musicals, on the extended outdoor balcony. Our at- with state-of-the-art technology used in tentive server Dean and manager Justin live theater,” according to the Alliance Beatty delivered our first courses, Apple- website. The new design provides “an intiwood Smoked Trout Pate on rye toast with mate seating chamber for audience memmustard greens and pickled shallot, reveal- bers that removed all previous separation ing a mild delicious flavor, delicate and from audience and performers, to create a

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Grilled Swordfish over a smooth fennel puree, with frisée salad, Castelvetrano olives, and chili vinaigrette was tender and flavorful.

Applewood Smoked Trout Pate on rye toast with mustard greens and pickled shallot was delicate and fluffy.

Two of Lure’s specialty cocktails are Mahalo Y’all and Como la Flor.

Jen and Michal on the red carpet at the Alliance Theatre’s opening night.

truly shared experience.” “The interior of the Alliance Theatre chamber is wrapped with beautiful, steam-bent oak. Not only is the bent wood beautiful, it produces acoustically tuned forms that amplify the artistry performed on the stage,” the Alliance reports. It’s truly a must-see.

Opening night Sept. 6 debuted “Becoming Nancy,” a vibrant and poignant musical based on the best-selling British novel by Terry Ronald, directed and choreographed by two-time Tony Awardwinner Jerry Mitchell (Kinky Boots, Hairspray), with a book by Elliot Davis (Peter Pan, Loserville), and a score by the songwriting team of George Stiles, music, and Anthony Drewe, lyrics, (Mary Poppins, Peter Pan, Honk!). If you did not have a chance to catch “Becoming Nancy,” stay tuned. Alliance has a full range of

theatrical genres throughout the 20192020 season, featuring 14 performances that range from dynamic musicals to thought-provoking political dramas and a diverse family (and young) series.

Opening this week is “Small Mouth Sounds,” an off-Broadway hit comedy and 2016 Critics’ Pick. “Filled with awkward and insightful humor, ‘Small Mouth Sounds’ is a unique and compassionate new play that asks how we address life’s biggest questions when words fail us,” according to the Alliance promotion. ■ For the full 2019-2020 production schedule or to purchase tickets, visit alliancetheater.org/productions.

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Sababa Society Creator Honored with Fellowship

A shot from Jewish National Fund's `National Conference, where Ziv was honored as one of six JNF heroes. He is pictured here with grandparents Merle and David Horwitz, parents Ula and Michael, and siblings Noa and Lev.

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nized as one of two young Atlantans to receive the prestigious Sababa Fellowship.

In 2017, at the age of 11, Ziv Zusman “Being part of this fellowship is exwas flipping through tremely important to B’Yachad magazine, me. I am grateful for the Jewish National the opportunities it will Fund’s publication, and provide,” he said. “I am found himself looking most looking forward at a list of societies for to getting to know all JNF supporters. the other fellows and “Since our family getting to learn more is a supporter of JNF, about JNF and what it he decided to pick a does.” society to be a part of,” Ziv is passionate said Ziv’s mother, Ula about entrepreneurZusman. “As he looked ship and recently atthrough the magazine, tended a weeklong he realized that there course at Babson Colwas no society for anylege. In his free time, Ziv Zusman one under 18.” he enjoys playing video games and tenHe got in touch with JNF CEO Russell nis and is looking forward to playing ulRobinson and pitched his idea for a soci- timate Frisbee at MIS in the spring. ety catering to a youngMarnie Nadolne, er crowd, and several JNF’s Southeast U.S. conference calls with Israel Programs adthe education team latmissions director, er, the Sababa Society explained that the felwas formed. lowship is an example Ziv’s family’s of JNF’s investment in involvement in JNF Zionist education. spans multiple genera“We are excited tions, from his grandto have two (out of 10 mother Lore, who in the nation) Sababa has volunteered four Fellows from the Atmornings a week for lanta area,” she said.

Ziv with Russell Robinson and the JNF in Australia since “The Fellowship offers Zusman family outside the Beit 1980, to his father, Miparticipants the opporAsher Food Innovation Center, chael, who joined the tunity to learn more in Kiryat Shmona, Israel.

Atlanta board several about philanthropy, years ago. the reward of community service, and Recently Ziv, a ninth grader at Mid- Jewish National Fund’s impact in Israel.” town International School, was recogThe fellowship involves participat-

Ziv Zusman, center, celebrates the launch of the Sababa Society.

ing in last month’s JNF National Conference in Washington, D.C., a series of webinars throughout the year, and ultimately, it concludes with a three-week trip to Israel doing service learning with Roots Israel in July of 2020.

“I am extremely excited to see how the Sababa Society is growing, maturing and developing into what it is today,” Ziv said. “It fills me with pride and happiness to see my idea affecting people and making a difference.” ■

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Blank Garners Torch of Liberty Award

Arthur Blank, center, honored at the Torch of Liberty awards dinner, is pictured here with Antoinette Tuff and Rep. Calvin Smyre.

On Sept. 23, ADL in Concert Against Hate sponsors, Atlanta leaders, and select representatives from Atlanta United fan groups gathered at the Center for Civil and Human Rights for the Torch of Liberty awards dinner in honor of Arthur Blank and Atlanta United.

It was an inspiring, spirited evening with the crowd joyously shouting, “Atlanta United” and “Uncle Arthur” as Catie Griggs and Arthur Blank were each presented with their award by Lauren Estrin

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ADL leaders at the dinner were: Lauren Estrin, Debbie Neese, Phil Rubin, Liz Price, Allison Padilla-Goodman, CJ Johnson and Eric Fisher.

and Eric Fisher, ADL Southeast growth chairs, and Barbara Balser, former ADL national chair and ADL Southeast lifetime director, respectively.

The evening’s program also included remarks by: Jill Savitt, CEO of the Center for Civil and Human Rights; Charles (CJ) Johnson and Liz Price, concert co-chairs; Allison Padilla-Goodman, ADL Southeast regional director, and Phil Rubin, ADL Southeast board chair; Debbie Neese and Jibran Shermohammed, concert commit-

tee co-chairs; as well as a performance by world-renowned violinist, Robert McDuffie.

Padilla-Goodman said it was “an exciting moment to be coming together in a unified statement against hate. There are so many things that inspire optimism and hope, and so much work to still be done.”

Of Blank and Atlanta United, Rubin said, they “highlight our city’s strong diversity, passion for coming together, and

Catie Griggs of Atlanta United joins ADL’s Allison Padilla-Goodman.

an electric narrative of winning, not just on the field but winning against a war on hatred and division.”

Balser said, “So much has changed in the last nearly two decades, and sadly, some of it is not for the best as Allison and Phil rightly pointed out earlier. But Arthur has always been here, leading Atlanta and the community, championing causes dear to his heart. … His generosity, his genius, his deep care for his community knows no bounds.” ■

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Morris Engineers Path of Social Welfare

By Roni Robbins The key to strong investment in your community, whether through volunteerism or philanthropy, is a sincere fervor for the cause. That is according to Michael Morris, the publisher of the AJT, known for his business acumen and a long list of contributions to Atlanta and its Jewish community, along with several leadership roles connected to Israel, the Holocaust and various museums.

“You want to be passionate about” your communal involvements, Morris said, in his AJT office in Sandy Springs, the walls and shelves lined with his numerous awards and books on Judaism, history and leadership. “Some people join because they are asked to be part of a prestigious board. If you aren’t passionate about its mission, you need to forgo that prestigious board position.”

Does the 56-year-old Morris practice that? “I think so,” said the former investment banker who once planned to be a chemical engineer.

Giving back is a social responsibility Morris admits he learned from his philanthropic father, Bernie Marcus, co-

Among his involvements, Michael Morris has served on the board of the Friends of the IDF Southeast region.

numbers, a fascination that has led to more than one statistic-based AJT Publisher’s Note.

He spent his junior and senior years at Pace Academy and then headed to Vanderbilt University to major in engineering, later changing his major to economics and finally, business.

It was at Vanderbilt that Morris began his path to Jewish volunteerism by pledging the AEPi fraternity. For probably the first time in his life, he found a profound link to his Judaism and other Jews, he said. “At the time there were less than 400 Jewish students in a school of 10,000,” Morris said.

“What I learned at Vanderbilt was if I joined an organization, I could work my way to the top of it.”

At AEPi, he became president of the chapter senior year.

After college, Michael Morris enjoys spending time with his four he worked 2 ½ years daughters, Alex, Lydia, Jacqueline and Hannah. on the O.T.C. trading founder of The Home Depot. floor of Merill Lynch, but when the stock “My father enabled me to give back market crashed in 1987, it was a “warning to the community. Not everyone can do bell,” he said. He returned to his family that. Most people worry about feeding in Atlanta and became assistant comptheir family first.” troller for Wolf Camera before deciding, He added that Marcus also instilled if he wanted to be an investment banker, in him “the importance of being Jewish, he needed an MBA, which he earned at the responsibility of being Jewish, the im- Emory University in 1992. portance of Israel and the responsibility Pursuing a career was never enough we have to safeguard Israel in America.” for Morris, he said. “I was looking to fill Born in New Jersey, Morris was 6 up my time, to do more than just work.” when his mother, Billi, met Marcus. They He chose to volunteer with the Amerlived in Encino in the San Fernando Val- ican Jewish Committee’s young adult leadley of Southern California before Marcus ership program, ACCESS, for which he latmoved the family to Atlanta in 1979. er became chair, and used that experience Morris said he was always good with to help the Jewish Federation of Greater

Holocaust Memorial Council in 2006. At the time Morris was the youngest and first person under 50 on the board, he recalled.

“I felt a responsibility to survivors and carrying on their memory to the next generation.” It’s a similar commitment he has to Israel and its warriors. “I always appreciated and respected the fact that every Israeli has to go into the service at a young age. Kids are ensuring the survival of the State of Israel.”

The halls of the AJT offices are lined with Ziv Koren’s poignant photography of IDF soldiers. While he never wanted to be a fighter, Morris said he fell in love with Israel in his 20s when his father took the family on a trip there for the first time. Morris estimates he’s visited 20 times since.

Five years ago, he became publisher of the AJT after serving in the same position at travelgirl magazine. “When I took [the AJT] over, my job was not to create something; it already had a 90-year history. I had to fix it and fine tune it.”

Taking stock of his achievements, Morris believes his biggest accomplishments include helping create “an important, sustainable fundraising chapter of the FIDF,” which raises more than $1 million a year; starting a new community tradition

Atlanta beef up its young adult division.

When it comes to Jewish causes, he figures it’s “raising money for the Jewish community to reinvest in the Jewish community.”

Morris has built a reputation as someone who can help nonprofits solicit funds. Although he’s served in various leadership roles with such Jewish organizations as the Jewish National Fund and Friends of the Israel Defense Forces Southeast regions, he finds he’s most effective when concentrating on two or three nonprofit board positions at a time that don’t solicit from the same pool.

His advice to those considering where to volunteer: “When you join a board, don’t try to do everything. Pick things that can make a difference and focus your energies on that.”

Currently, Morris Morris fulfilled a lifelong dream of playing guitar is on the boards of the with folk music icon Peter Yarrow of Peter, Paul and AEPi Foundation, The Mary as honoree of the 2019 Israel Bonds gala.

National World War II Museum and the Georgia Commission on with last year’s Atlanta Jewish Life Festival; and helping relaunch a struggling AJT. the Holocaust.

With such a strong track record of The respect Morris has gained from his giving is apparent in the community giving, Morris is constantly hit up for awards he’s received over the years, in- donations. He said it’s “easy to say ‘no’ to cluding being Israel Bonds’ 2019 Atlanta money requests. On a monthly basis, I get community honoree in March. At the solicited for my entire net worth. Since I ceremony, he played guitar with one of can’t give away my entire net worth, I his childhood folk music idols, Peter Yar- have to say ‘no’ more than I say ‘yes.’”

Despite all his giving, Morris has row of Peter, Paul and Mary fame.

Outside the publisher’s office is a to think deeply and thoughtfully before proclamation from then President George responding why philanthropy is so imW. Bush “reposing a special trust and confi- portant. “It does boil down, at a certain dence in the integrity and ability” of Morris point, to social responsibility. We are our and appointing him a member of the U.S. brothers’ keepers.” ■ ATLANTA JEWISH TIMES OCTOBER 11, 2019 | 33

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Hadassah’s Almost Chopped Stirs the Pot Again Hadassah Greater Atlanta recently cooked up another great culinary competition at Spring Hall in Atlanta for its second edition “Almost Chopped.” Proceeds benefit Hadassah’s neurological research to help combat ALS, Photo by Judy Kuniansky // Judges: Mimmo Alboumeh, Jesse Kaufman, Parkinson’s, multiple Jenny Levison and Suzanne Vizethann with emcee Tom Sullivan. sclerosis and Alzheimer’s diseases. Chairs of the event were Fierce representing GHA’s Barbara Lang and Marni Hoffman. Multiple Sclerosis; The A large crowd watched as four teams Knife Guys representof chef-testants (non-professional contes- ing ALS; and defending tants who like to cook) competed in two champions Samantha timed rounds of cooking (appetizer and Lives Next Door, repreentrée) where baskets filled with identi- senting Parkinson’s. cal mystery ingredients were used to As observers make amazing cuisine. watched the action in No longer a mystery now, the in- person and on screen, gredients for appetizer were Swiss rolls, smiling and enthusiasbrie, artichoke hearts and potato chips, tic MC Tom Sullivan, and for entrée, salmon, apricots, Every- well-known Atlanta raPhoto by Judy Kuniansky // Team Haimish Old Dudes: Chef Jody thing Bagel and bloody mary mix. dio and TV personality Pollack, runner Eva Serotta The teams were: Haimish Old Dudes and professional masand sous chef Alex Schulman representing Alzheimer’s; Humble and ter of ceremonies, did a

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While the competitors tempted the everyone laughing and engaged, encouraging palates of the judges with their creations, the crowd to vote for sushi from High Roller Sushi, desserts and donate to the causes from Seasons 52 and Edible Arrangeof their favorite teams ments, plus beer, wine, and soft drinks, all donated, tempted the taste buds of atduring the proceedings.

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There were raffle prizes galore, also es Mimmo Alboumeh, Red Pepper Taqueria; all donated, many from leading Atlanta Jesse Kaufman, Ten restaurants. Congrats to Katie Kloder for Bistro; Jenny Levison, snagging the grand prize, a $1,200 gift Souper Jenny; and package to the Atlanta Jewish Film FestiSuzanne Vizethann, val. ■ For more information about HGA, Buttermilk Kitchen, taste-tested delicious please visit www.hadassah.org/atlanta.

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KEEPING IT KOSHER Chicken Fajita Stuffed Sweet Potatoes Cooking and Prep: 1 hour 15 minutes Serves: 6 Preference: Meat Difficulty: Easy Occasion: Sukkot Diet: Gluten free, low fat, low carb Cuisines: Mexican Like any legitimate stuffed potato, this one is filled to the brim with wholesome ingredients. It also makes it the perfect meal with easy prep and delicious results.

Sweet Potatoes 6 large sweet potatoes, whole and scrubbed 1 teaspoon Bartenura Olive Oil Filling 1/2 pound cooked chicken (breast or thigh) 1 (8-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed 1/4 cup canned corn 1 each red, orange and yellow bell peppers, diced 1/2 red onion, finely diced 1 teaspoon Bartenura Olive Oil 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper Toppings 1 avocado, cubed 1/2 bunch cilantro, chopped scallions, chopped

Bake the Potatoes

Preheat oven to 425°F. Using a fork, prick the potatoes on every side, then brush with olive oil and place on a rimmed baking sheet. Bake for 45 to 50 minutes or until tender, depending on their size. Remove from oven and allow to cool slightly, until comfortable to handle.

Reduce oven temperature to 400°F.

Yiddish Word of the Week Luch In Kop

‫קאּפ‬ ָ ‫לאך אין‬ ָ

Hole in the head While this literally means “hole in head,” it is used mostly sarcastically to express something unwanted or unneeded. It comes from the phrase “Ich darf es vi a loch in kop” (I need this like a hole in the head).

Oy Vey! I needed another doctor bill like a luch in kop.

Prepare the Filling

To prepare the filling, combine the chicken, black beans, corn, bell peppers and onion.

To Assemble

Split each sweet potato lengthwise and fluff the flesh with a fork. Scoop the chicken mixture into each cavity, then drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.

Return the stuffed sweet potatoes to the oven at 400°F for 5 to 7 minutes, until heated through.

To serve, top each stuffed sweet potato with avocado, cilantro and scallions. Serve immediately.

Recipe by Sina Mizrahi.

Source: Relish by Binah magazine.

Jewish Joke of the Week The Plaque One Shabbos morning, Rabbi Levy noticed 7-year-old David staring up at the large plaque hanging in the shul foyer. It was covered with names and small British flags were mounted on either side of it. David had been staring at the plaque for some time, so Rabbi Levy walked over to him and said quietly, “Good Shabbos, David.”

“Good Shabbos, rabbi,” replied David, still focusing on the plaque. “Rabbi, what is this?” David then asked.

“Well, David, it’s a memorial to all the young men and women who died in the service.”

Soberly, they stood together, staring at the large plaque. Then little David’s voice is barely audible, “Which one, the Friday night or the Saturday service?”

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the first time that a Jewish community was in the limelight here at a secular museum.

■ Congregation Shearith Israel held a Kosher Chili Cookoff.

Decked in costumes, the four competing groups of congregants served their chili for the participants to judge, and everyone followed the tasting with dancing.

15 Years Ago// October 8, 2004 ■ Atlanta teens kicked off a new interfaith program at the JCC. 36 Jewish, Muslim and Christian high school students attended the program, which bridged the understanding and trust between various faiths on a personal level, starting with young people.

■ The bar mitzvah ceremony of Adam Golden of Roswell was held Oct. 2, 2004, at Temple Kol Emeth.

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50 Years Ago// October 10, 1969 ■ About 12,000 Moscow Jews sang and danced on the quartermile long Arkhipov Street in a spontaneous celebration of Simchat Torah.

■ When Mizrachi Women’s Organization of America held its 44th annual national convention in Chicago Oct. 12, several members of the Atlanta chapter were expected to attend.

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OBITUARIES

Scott Elliot Butler 62, Atlanta

Scott Elliot Butler, age 62, of Atlanta, died Sept. 28, 2019. He loved, and was loved, by many.

Survivors include his son Seth Butler of Atlanta, mother Sheila Butler of Boynton Beach, Fla., and brother Cory Butler of Boynton Beach.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta. A graveside service was held Oct. 2 at Crest Lawn Memorial Park.

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

Ronnie Leah Klein 69, Atlanta

Ronnie Leah Klein, age 69, of Atlanta, a loving, generous and free-spirited beautiful woman died Sept. 26, 2019. Ronnie was born in Hillside, N.J., to Rosalyn and Victor Klein. She is survived by her loving partner Elaine Gilner Friedman; Elaine’s daughters Barri Rafferty, Ellen Friedman, Robin Carroll; brothers Gerald Klein (Mary Anne) and Michael (Barbara) Klein; sister-in-law, Joanne Klein; niece, Rebecca; nephews, Jon, David and Richard Klein; cousin Midje Theulen; dog Sammie; and a countless number of people that loved her.

Ronnie had a keen sense of humor and an insatiable appetite to learn. Quick to laugh, she made friends everywhere she went. She loved Mother

Earth and all its creatures and honored it in every way. She cared deeply about the environment and believed that we all have a responsibility to do our part. She was a progressive thinker, passionate about social justice, open-minded, non-judgmental, and she made everyone feel important, no matter how long you knew her.

Ronnie was on the forefront of the holistic new age movement in spirituality.

She had in-depth knowledge about various metaphysical aspects of life and non-traditional medicine and healing. When anyone reached out to her, she lovingly shared her gifts and knowledge. Ronnie was also incredibly disciplined and passionate about fitness – the gym being her “happy place.” In her quiet gentle way, Ronnie touched the lives of those that lived in her beautifully diverse Danbury Parc neighborhood.

She created a loving connection and a true community among neighbors old, young and furry.

Ronnie was a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. She graduated from Rutgers University with a degree in sociology before earning a master’s degree in social work in 1980 from Clark Atlanta University. Ronnie had a fascinating career path including working in her capacity as a LCSW and serving the community in many organizations including Inner Harbour Hospitals, Cobb County Mental Health Center, the State of Georgia, Grady Memorial Hospital, APS Healthcare, and private practice. She worked as a hospice social worker and even co-owned and operated a metaphysical gift shop.

She will be held closely in the hearts of all the lives she has touched. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Weinstein Hospice, www.weinsteinhospice.com, or Dekalb County Animal Services, www.dekalbanimalservices.com.

A graveside service was held Sept. 29 at Arlington Memorial Park. Arrangements

by Dressler’s Jewish Funeral Care, Atlanta, 770-451-4999.

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Samuel Weissman 96, Atlanta

Samuel Weissman, 96, of Atlanta, passed away peacefully Oct. 1, 2019, surrounded by his loving family; sons Norman (Mary Rita) and Harold (Brenda); and daughter Arlene (Ronnie, of blessed memory).

Sam was born in Atlanta, where he grew up and met and married the love of his life, Sylvia. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife and brother Jack. He is survived by his sister Gertie; daughter; two sons; two daughters-in-law; nine grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews and friends.

Sam and Sylvia were generous supporters of the Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta, the Jewish National Fund, and Ahavath Achim Synagogue for decades. Sam left behind a lifetime of memories of supporting his family and community and running a business that provided employment to many employees for decades.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Hospice Atlanta, 1244 Park Vista Drive, Atlanta, 30319, www.vnhs.org; Weinstein Hospice, 3150 Howell Mill Road, NW, Atlanta, 30327, www.weinsteinhospice.org; or to the Alzheimer’s Association, www.alz.org.

A graveside service was held at Oct. 3 at Arlington Memorial Park in Sandy Springs, with Rabbi Michael Bernstein officiating. Arrangements by Dressler’s Jewish Funeral Care, 770-451-4999. An online guestbook is available at www.dresslerjewishfunerals.com.

Selma Sanker Wolff 90, Atlanta

Selma Sanker Wolff, 90, of Atlanta, passed away peacefully at home Oct. 1, 2019. Mrs. Wolff was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was preceded in death by her husband of almost 65 years, Irwin Wolff, and sister and brother-in-law, Muriel and Leonard Blumenthal.

Survivors include her daughters Donna Howell and Linda Pallay; grandsons Matthew and Jonathan Howell; great-grandsons Hampton, Holden, Jameson and Maddox Howell; godchildren Cheryl Willis and Jay Blumenthal; and cousin Joel Brody.

Graveside services were held Oct. 6 at Arlington Memorial Park with Rabbi Sam Kaye officiating. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Arthritis Foundation. ■

‫זיכרונה‬ ‫לברכה‬

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CLOSING THOUGHTS A Smile is a Frown Upside-Down boogie in it.

I wish I remembered tellIf you really need a good ing jokes when I was a kid. laugh, try googling English I feel sure my friends translations for some of the and I could not have resisted Yiddish ‘curses’ you hear. trying to make each other When I taught Yiddish laugh or gross each other to the senior high schoolout. I wonder if they were ers at Tichon Atlanta, (and the same as the ones I hear I can assure you this is not from kids today. Given I have the reason Tichon no longrandchildren from elemenger exists!) all they wanted tary age straight through to Shaindle to know were the meanings millennial, I hear or have Schmuckler of the curses or expressions heard them all. Everything Shaindle’s Shpiel their grandparents used.

I ever needed to learn about So, being a clever and devoted educajokes, I learned driving carpool. An expetor, curses are what I taught them. I will rience I wish for everyone.

How many chickens crossed the road admit, they were very disappointed when jokes do you think exist? Whatever the they heard the English translations of Yidnumber you have guessed, multiply by a dish jokes. By the way, they also learned how to read and write Yiddish. I laughed million and you still will come up short.

What about the one where we throw every semester as they nearly broke teeth the clock out of the window? Oh how I trying to pronounce Yiddish words.

Who was it who declared laughter is wish I had never heard or repeated that one, I would rather time slowed than flew. the best medicine? A genius!

Are you aware there are groups speHave you heard the one about the interrupting cow? It’s a knock-knock joke. cifically organized for laughing? Participants find ways to laugh, find things to Ask a kid; it will make you laugh.

Let us not forget: How do we make laugh at, find ways to ensure we make a tissue dance? Wait for it … put a little each other laugh. Not too long ago, my

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friend Sharyn and I were willing participants in one of these seminars. We loved it. And yes, we did laugh, a lot. Then I became sad when I reflected back on the session, and thought to myself, is this what we’ve come to, deliberately organized laughter groups to teach us how to laugh?

I was in the middle of another Shaindle’s Shpiel, one about Cora and Frank and their uncanny ability to keep friends forever and for throwing the greatest parties on earth, when my dear cousin Khana sent me the following email: Extending Condolences. I felt compelled to share this with you.

Remember the genius’s words of wisdom: Laughter is the best medicine.

Extending Condolences: Please join me in remembering a great icon of the entertainment community. The Pillsbury Doughboy died yesterday of a yeast infection and trauma complications from repeated pokes in the belly. He was 71.

Doughboy was buried in a lightly greased coffin. Dozens of celebrities turned out to pay their respects, including Mrs. Butterworth, Hungry Jack, the California Raisins, Betty Crocker, the Hostess Twinkies,

and Captain Crunch. The gravesite was piled high with flours.

Aunt Jemima delivered the eulogy and lovingly described Doughboy as a man who never knew how much he was knead dead.

In Minnesota, Doughboy rose quickly in show business, but his later life was filled with turnovers. He was not considered a very smart cookie, wasting much of his dough on half-baked schemes.

Despite being a little flaky at times, he still was a crusty old man and was considered a positive role model for millions.

Doughboy is survived by his wife Play Dough, three children: John Dough, Jane Dough and Dosey Dough, plus they had one in the oven. He is also survived by his elderly father, Pop Tart.

The funeral was held at 3:50 for about 20 minutes.

If you smiled while reading this, please rise to the occasion and pass it on to someone having a crumby day and kneading a lift.

An apple a day is not nearly as effective as a good belly laugh a day – in my humble opinion. ■

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