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Nefesh B’Nefesh Launches ‘Bonei Zion’ Prize for Achievements of Anglo Olim PRIZES AWARDED FOR SIGNIFICANT CONTRIBUTIONS TO ISRAEL

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efesh B’Nefesh is inviting the public to submit nominations for its newly launched Bonei Zion

Prize.

The awards aim to formally recognize outstanding Anglo Olim - veteran and recent - who encapsulate the spirit of modern-day Zionism by contributing in a significant way towards developing the State of Israel.

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A prestigious panel of committee members will award $10,000 prizes in five categories; Science & Medicine, Education & Non-Profit, IDF & National Service, Entrepreneurship & Technology, and Culture, Sports & Art.

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To be eligible for nomination, candidates must have made Aliyah from an English-speaking country (Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, UK, USA and Canada) and have made a significant impact on the State of Israel. The deadline for submitting nominations is Sunday, Dec. 15, 2013.

“Many English-speaking Olim are accomplishing remarkable things in Israel, and it is important to recognize these contributions,” said Co-Founder and Executive Director Rabbi Yehoshua Fass. “We believe that accentuating the achievements of Western Olim will be a catalyst to inspire others to make Aliyah and help make a difference to our young country.”

a committee of distinguished individuals who are accomplished in their fields and announced on Sunday, January 12th, 2014. An award ceremony will take place in Jerusalem in February.

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David Horowitz - Founding editor of The Times of Israel

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Russel Robinson - CEO of the Jewish National Fund (JNF)

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Gabriella Shalev – Former Ambassador to the UN, and President of the Higher Academic Council and Dean of the Law School at Ono Academic College

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Dr. Chaim Waxman - Professor Emeritus of Sociology and Jewish Studies at Rutgers University, Senior Fellow at the Van Leer Jerusalem Institute, and Research Fellow at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem’s Harry S. Truman Institute for the Advancement of Peace.

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Rabbi Berel Wein - Founder & director of The Destiny Foundation

The selection committee members include: •

Lieutenant General (Ret.) Gabi Ashkenazi – Former Chief of Staff of the IDF

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Colette Avital - Israeli diplomat and Former Minister of Knesset

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Ambassador Yehuda Avner Author and former diplomat and prime ministerial advisor.

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Dr. David Breakstone - Vice Chairman of the World Zionist Organization

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Michael Eisenberg - Partner at Aleph venture capital fund and General Partner at Benchmark Capital

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Rabbi Paul Freedman - USIC Director Israel Strategic Partnerships, USCJ

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Israeli Pride

GOOD NEWS MADE IN THE JEWISH STATE THIS PAST WEEK

UPGRADING INDIA’S MOBILE NETWORK. Israel’s Ceragon has won a huge contract with Idea Cellular, India’s third largest mobile carrier with 125 million customers. Their goal is to modernize thousands of wireless backhaul connections with this new partnership.

PLASTIC BAG REVOLUTION. Israel’s Ministry of Environmental Protection is ending the use of disposable plastic bags at shops. Multiuse plastic bags will be distributed to the Israeli public for free over the next several months, after which the use and distribution of disposable plastic bags will be completely abolished.

precent of Israeli exports going to Africa. In this case, a little goes a very long way.

A DIET JUST FOR YOU. The Weizmann Institute of Science has launched a new dietary project called The Personalized Nutrition Project. Over the course of 10 days, local volunteers will have their glucose intake/absorption monitored. Using the data, the scientists will profile each individual’s response to different kinds of foods and tailor-make a personal, nutritionally-balanced diet.

every year – including snakes, weasels, deer, hyenas, crows, pigeons or baby hedgehogs. Over the course of just one day, 170 wild creatures were having treatment. Now many injured birds also arrive, as Israel is on a major migratory route.

GARDEN SHOP MAKING A DIFFERENCE. Café Motek is celebrated and known for its employment of staff with psychiatric disabilities. Similarly, now when you buy plants at Botanica in, you may be served by clients of Shaf Yativ—a charity working to integrate people with mental illness into society.

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UNIVERSITY TO SET UP SCIENCES CENTER IN CHINA. China’s Tsinghua University is to host a new research center for Tel Aviv University. Initially, the new “XIN” center will focus on the studies of life sciences and nanotechnology; it will recruit researchers and students from both Israel and China.

EMMY EATS ISRAELI. YouTube food taster Emmy is a popular culture sensation who has been sampling sweets and snacks from around the world and giving her opinion. She received a parcel of Israeli products and endorsed everything, apart from (acquired taste of) tinned eggplants in brine—babaganush.

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THOUSANDS MARCH FOR SUKKOT. Tens of thousands of men, women and children – Jewish and nonJewish, from over 30 countries – gathered in solidarity to march for Jerusalem’s annual Sukkot Parade.

Thousands also visited the sukkah (booth) of President Peres, which was decorated with colorful carpets, unusual fruit, as well as fanciful flower and vegetable displays.

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Focus on Jewish Mothers

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ira Hirsch, educator and longtime theater director, presented a program on Jewish mothers and the theater for the Ketura Group of Greater Atlanta Hadassah late last month.

Hirsch focused the presentation on all the stereotypes – some flattering, some not so much – that can be found in plays produced in the American theater.

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To make her points, Hirsch had nine Ketura members read parts from several plays portraying strong Jewish mothers, including dialogue from “Beau Jest,” “I Can Get it For You Wholesale,” and “The Loman Family Picnic.”

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ABOVE: Mira Hirsch (L-R), Judy Cone and Phyllis Cohen look over scripts, all part of a special program presented recently for members of Ketura Hadassah.

TOP: ira Hirsch (center) with Annie Kohut, Sybil Ginsburg, co-presidents of Keturah Hadassah; Ellen Frank and Dorothy Scherr, program vice-presidents.

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A REMEMBRANCE

Edwin Frank Rechtman, 1925 – 2013 HE LIVED AND WORKED IN AMERICA, BUT HIS HEART WAS IN ISRAEL AJT WEB EDITOR

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d Rechtman, the son of Polish immigrants, spent his life living out the American dream.

He came of age during the great depression, met and later married his high school sweetheart, served in the Navy during World War II and spent much of his adult life in Atlanta and on the highways and back roads of the Southeast as a traveling salesman.

America was his home, a land that he embraced and loved. But Rechtman was also Jewish and, it turns out, Israel was deep in his soul.

He visited the tiny nation several times as a tourist, but in the late 1980s he became part of a special and unique volunteer program that placed him on a military base in Israel. The experience would change him forever. “He told me that being in Israel was like falling in love,� his wife Esther said recently. “I knew what he meant.�

Edwin Frank Rechtman died Sept.

19 following a lengthy illness. He was 88. A memorial service is planned for later this month.

Rechtman lived a full, at times eventful and exciting life. One of his first adventures came shortly after graduating from high school in 1943 when he enlisted in the Navy and was commissioned an ensign, eventually serving aboard the USS Gilbert Islands as a navigation officer.

In 1945 he got around to marrying his high school sweetheart, Esther Weisman, and for the next several decades – after first moving south to the small town of Reform, Ala. and opening a factory to manufacture headwear, then moving to Atlanta in 1963 – he stayed busy with the stuff of life: work, family and then a little more work.

Rechtman’s unlikely love affair with Israel began after he spotted an advertisement for a group calling itself Volunteers for Israel. The organization handles logistics in the U.S. for Sar-El, an Israeli program that places volunteers from around the world on Israeli Defense Force (IDF) bases. “He was a very easy-going gentleman,� Rechtman’s brother, Leon, recalls. “But then he went on this trip

to Israel and he enjoyed it so much, it became his annual vacation – for the next eleven years.�

It also became his passion.

When the local VFI coordinator, Sharon Sleeper, made Aliyah, Rechtman took over her duties, recruiting and interviewing potential volunteers, handling marketing for the program and, once each year, making his annual trek to Israel.

Once settled on a base, Rechtman slipped into the IDF work uniform that all volunteers wear and stayed busy doing a host of menial chores aimed at freeing up Israeli soldiers and reservists for more important work.

wanting to make contributions send checks to the American Friends of the Mogen David Adom (AFMDA), indicating donations to be used for the

Sar-El Ambulance Fund in memory of Ed Rechtman; mailing address is AFMDA, 352 Seventh Ave., Ste. 400, NY, NY 10101.

LEFT: Ed Rechtman, a successful entrepreneur and salesman, was a caring and gentle man who fell in love with the State of Israel.

PHOTO / Courtesy the Rechtman family BELOW: Ed Rechtman (left) and his brother, Leon, during a VFI trip in the mid-1990s.

PHOTO / Courtesy the Rechtman family

“Ed was simply amazed that the people of Israel were creating a modern nation in a part of the world that at times seemed to be living back in the 17th century,� Leon Rechtman said. “They were building the country from the ground up and the fact that Israel was prospering he thought was a miracle.�

And he wanted to be part of it.

Rechtman eventually got his brother Leon to join him and together, over a period of years and assignments, the two men worked their way across the country, repairing weapons and communication equipment, painting tent posts and benches, collecting and bundling up spare parts for vehicles.

He also got to know the people of Israel and the country in a very upclose and personal way, spending extended periods of time around Tel Aviv, where he had friends, and working for the IDF on bases from the Negev to the Golan Heights. “Israel was very important to Eddie,� said Esther Rechtman – the couple was married for 68 years. “He was a very competitive man and had strong opinions. But what I remember most is that he was always very caring and gentle.�

In addition to his wife, Esther, and brother, Leon, Rechtman is also survived by another brother, Melvin; three sons, Paul, Jay and Neal (a fourth son, Mark, died in 1994); nine grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

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‘Making the Years Count’

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By Arlene Appelrouth AJT COLUMNIST

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on’t just count the years. Make the years count.”

I found these wise words attributed to Ernest Meyer when researching quotes about aging. I don’t know who Ernest Meyers is, but I do know someone who has lived by that credo – my husband Dan. Dan celebrates his 70th birthday this month. There’s nothing like a birthday ending in a zero to remind one of the passage of time.

Dan is celebrating his milestone birthday by inviting everyone to an

all-Broadway voice recital he will be giving on Sun., Oct. 13. There is room for 400 people in the social hall at Congregation Beth Jacob and you can RSVP to danjappel@icloud.com

by Oct 7 to join the celebration. The concert begins promptly at 3 p.m.

Dan has filled many auditoriums and synagogues with the sound of his beautiful baritone voice.

As a matter of fact, when I first met him, when he was a medical intern, his nickname was the singing doctor. He began taking private voice lessons when he began medical school, and has taken them ever since.

Although he has always given concerts during the 42 years I’ve known him, there have been signifi-

cant changes in his performances over the years.

During his early recitals, he would be accompanied only by a piano soloist. The first recital I attended was in the small living room of his voice teacher’s apartment in Miami Beach and she played the piano.

When Dan was in the Navy, stationed at the Great Lakes Naval Training Base north of Chicago, he rented a hall and hired a pianist to accompany him. Friends gave Dan an elegant reception after his performance.

Dan has been renting space, hiring pianists and having receptions ever since. While on a cruise, Dan entered and won a talent show. The experience of performing, with a big band behind him, increased his enjoyment. He’s been hiring musicians to back him up ever since.

Although there isn’t a charge for tickets for the Oct. 13th show, Dan hopes some people will make a donation to the Atlanta Hunger Relief Fund, which he founded in 2005.

He is proud to have raised more than $113,000 so far, all of which has been distributed to help feed Atlanta’s hungry. The Atlanta Food Bank, Second helpings and Jewish Family Services are three charities which receive money from the fund which is managed by the Atlanta Jewish Federation.

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Dan chaired Atlanta’s annual Hunger Walk, a Federation project, for many years. When he recorded his first CD, all proceeds from its sale went to feed Atlanta’s hungry.

In addition to donations, another source of money is the honorariums he gets when he sings in Atlanta’s retirement homes. Dan has always been a doer and a dreamer. When he has a dream, he doesn’t give up. He persists until he makes his dream a reality.

A perfect example of that has to do with his love of baseball.

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An avid fan of the Atlanta Braves,

Dan would sit in his seat, behind home plate, dreaming of singing the national anthem at the start of one of the games. He asked for the opportunity for many years.

I watched him ask, again and again, and was surprised that he never got discouraged when he was turned down year after year.

In 2006, the last year the Braves played at the old Fulton County stadium, the Braves finally said yes. He sang the National Anthem at the beginning of the last game that season.

I’m married to a man who is a doer, a dreamer and a giver. He has always filled his time with worthwhile activities.

During the 25 years he worked as a solo practitioner as a rheumatologist, he also kept busy as a volunteer.

He has been on the Board of Directors of three synagogues, and volunteered as a lay Cantor at Temple Emanuel and Temple Beth Tikvah.

He volunteered for many summers as a doctor at Camp Barney Medintz. He coached athletic teams at Zaban and for Yeshiva High.

Since retiring from his medical practice, Dan has increased his volunteer activities. He visits Jewish patients at Emory Hospital, as a member of Bikur Cholim, a project of the Federation for many years.

Dan Appelrouth doesn’t just count his years. He continues to make his years count and continues to dream.

One of his dreams is to perform to a full house on October 13. Won’t you help make this dream a reality?

About the writer Arlene Appelrouth earned a degree in news-editorial journalism from the University of Florida and her career as a writer and journalist spans a 50-year period; she currently studies memoir writing while working on her first book.

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eden’s garden

Musings of “Mar” (seemingly) empty month opportunity for reflection

By Eden Farber

AJT Columnist

Recently I learned, though, that the name “Cheshvan” isn’t completely historically accurate. Originally, we called it the month of “Marcheshvan” based off of the Akkadian, meaning “the eighth month.”

However, soon thereafter the Rabbis noticed that in the Hebrew it sounds “mar cheshvan”—“mar” meaning bitter. Upon realizing this, they moved to call this month “Cheshvan” and not “Mar Cheshvan,” stating that we might want to call it a bitter month because it has no holidays but that would be wrong.

And to protect us from assuming we see this as a bitter month, we should get rid of the possibility of mistranslation. Thusly, the month was titled Cheshvan, and peace was restored to the nation.

It’s evident that the Rabbis want us to be absolutely certain that this isn’t a bitter month (even though there are no holidays, contrasting the previous month we just celebrated).

My question, now, is—why were the Rabbis so worried about us feeling religiously void, worried enough to rename the month?

The holiday season—from the beginning of the Jewish year to the celebration of a full cycle of Torah study—is very packed with intense spirituality and many family meals.

It’s a great time to connect to the people we love and our Jewish community. Together we bond through synagogue and ritualistic dinners— and it’s a very fulfilling season.

Yet, when it’s over, it needn’t take with it the Jewish spirit. Because when we’re not preparing for holidays and celebrating together there’s still a lot of Judaism to enrich our lives.

There’s a lot to learn about Judaism and our Jewish community without the preoccupation of the holidays, as well. It’s a rich religion full of

questions and opportunities to learn and grow. Whether through self-fulfillment or more textual enrichment, being a part of Judaism means a never-ending opportunity for growth, no matter the season.

It seems to me, from my experience in Atlanta Jewry, that we tend to grow accustomed (and thereby attached) to seeing the lines in between us as a kahal, a community.

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Some people celebrate the holiday season this way, some that; some go to this synagogue, some don’t go to synagogue at all. And while all those judgments could potentially drive us apart, they are also very vain.

Maybe that’s why we have this coming month-free of holidays-to remind us that we’re all still here as Jews together.

This is an infinitely quieter month religiously than the one that passed.

But that doesn’t mean it’s a slower one. Instead of seeing the possible bitterness in an empty month, we can see the opportunity for a very different kind of enrichment.

The most important thing about being in a Jewish community is that it’s always a part of our identity— and whether we’re practicing or not doesn’t affect that.

I hope we can go into the month of Cheshvan (or Marcheshvan, depending on your historical preferences) with open minds ready to learn and think about our role in a community.

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EDUCATION

Strategies for Coping with ADHD DAILY TASKS CAN BE MANAGEABLE IF YOU FOLLOW THESE GUIDELINES

BY DAN ARNOLD SPECIAL FOR THE AJT

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s a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW), I often am asked how to make day-today tasks simpler for those with Attention Deficit Hyper Activity Disorder (ADHD).

Here are some strategies I recommend when working with both children and adults who have ADHD. Many of these tips can be used as well for those without ADHD who simply are looking to structure their daily tasks.

way each day establishes patterns and means that you are less likely to forget important tasks.

It also means that you’re not reinventing the wheel every time you complete routine tasks.

Get Organized Another way to establish routines is to think about how you organize things. Organize your belongings in ways that work for you.

Manageable Tasks Break assignments into smaller, more manageable Dan Arnold is a licensed tasks. Large, multipart clinical social worker with JF&CS. PHOTO / JF&CS assignments can be overwhelming and result in feeling disorganized and lost.

Creating smaller tasks and establishing time frames for completion of these smaller tasks makes the entire project more doable. Also, don’t forget to reward yourself as you complete tasks.

Work Environment Determine what you need from your environment to feel more efficient.

While some people can only work in a quiet, sterile setting, others need “white noise” to filter out possible distractions.

Monitor Expectations

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Be realistic with your expectations about time. Knowing yourself, consider using a timer and decide how long you will work before taking a break.

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Establishing a schedule and adhering to it will help you work more efficiently. Similarly, what time of day you are most productive can help you create a schedule that promotes efficiency.

Establish Routines Try to establish routines that you can follow. Doing things the same

Think about the daily tasks that are essential to your day and develop strategies. For example, put your wallet/purse, keys and phone in the same place every day so you know where to find them in the morning.

To-Do Lists Create daily to-do lists that are prioritized. Many of us choose to do the more favorable tasks immediately and then procrastinate with the less desirable ones, often resulting in them being undone.

One suggestion is to conquer the less desirable tasks first and then reward yourself with the tasks that you enjoy.

Accountability Find a method of accountability that works for you, like a traditional pen & paper list or an electronic device.

Having an easy and always accessible way to keep your tasks organized can prevent you from forgetting about responsibilities, and also works as a great time management tool.

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From “MasterChef” to “Shark Tank”

GHA Institutes Academic Electives in Middle SchoolS

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my own school,” she said.

his year, The Greenfield Hebrew Academy Middle School has introduced a new electives program, and fifth through eighth graders are reveling in their new freedom to choose from eleven new educational options.

A group of potential entrepreneurs clustered around the business ethics presentation. Based on the popular “Shark Tank” television series and taught by Rabbi Ari Karp and Jonathan Farazmand, it combines Mr. Farazmand’s business expertise—he’s already sold his first start-up—with Rabbi Karp’s thorough knowledge of the Jewish business ethics of the Talmud.

“So often, education focuses so intensely on covering the Common Core subjects that children have no opportunity to pursue their own interests, explore their own passions,” said Interim Head of School Leah Summers. “At GHA, we feel it’s very important for our students to feel like they’re taking ownership of their education.”

At the beginning of the school year, the middle schoolers chose their top two options by strolling around an Electives Fair. Here, the tables were turned: the teachers constructed display boards to explain their subjects, and the students chose their favorites.

Results were tallied and students were assigned to a class that was certain to interest them.

And there truly seems to be something for everybody; options included robotics, psychology, philosophy, cooking, business ethics, forensic science, sign language, mock trial, studio art, journalism, and technical theater.

“We felt that it was important to have the widest variety of classes possible, to be sure that every single student can learn something that really fascinates him or her,” said Mrs. Summers.

Some students had a hard time deciding, but others zeroed in on their top two choices immediately. Eliana Goldin faced a tough decision: there are two careers she might someday like to do, and both were represented.

“I’ve wanted to be a reporter or a lawyer since last year, so I’m glad to get a chance to learn about both in

“For example, the cooking class has a MasterChef theme, but it incorporates information about nutrition and focuses on traditional ethnic Jewish cuisines from all over the world,” explained Mrs. Summers.

“All our electives are of real academic value; we don’t offer them options that are more appropriate for afterschool programs. These are serious classes; they’re just not part of the standard curriculum.”

Certain patterns became apparent—it turns out that, among fifth through eighth grade boys, a large percentage selected robotics as their first or second choice.

However, the robotics elective is not exclusively male and everyone was content with his or her placement.

Students who didn’t get their first choices will have another opportunity during second semester, when the procedure will be repeated and the placements reshuffled.

“I am excited to be doing Mock Trial,” said Gideon Levy. “I hope that we get to do some kind of crime case.

I’d like to try being the prosecutor.”

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Q&A with Rebecca Bernstein

ATLANTA GIRLS’ SCHOOL PERFECT FOR GIFTED TEEN SPECIAL FOR THE AJT

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ebecca Bernstein, a junior at Atlanta Girls’ School (AGS), has been attending the school since the sixth grade.

She’s the daughter of Diana and Steve Bernstein and has four brothers and three sisters. Her family is a member of The Temple in midtown Atlanta.

We recently spent some time with Rebecca to discuss the AGS, her life

and hobbies. Here’s what she had to report.

supported in all my academic endeavors.

Atlanta Jewish Times: How did you come to the decision to attend AGS, and what has your experience been like?

I have four brothers, so AGS was a perfect place for me to be a girl and grow as an individual.

Rebecca Bernstein: I made the decision to attend AGS because it was an environment where I could be myself, without the pressure of having boys around, and where I would be fully

After six years at AGS, I now know my decision was the right one. I have changed a lot as a person because of my experience at the school. I was a quiet younger girl, and now I am a confident, outspoken girl with a distinct point of

Furthering Your Education Takes Courage.

Business Administration student Bruce Bochicchio recently received a first place $10,000 National Executive Women International ASIST scholarship.

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AJT: How have you been challenged academically, and what are your plans after Rebecca Bernstein enjoys all that her school has graduating to offer and thinks it has in 2015? stretched her academically.

RB: Before PHOTO / Special for the AJT coming to AGS, I never thought of myself as having a love of science. Last year, I walked into my chemistry class not thinking I would do very well or like it.

The class really stretched me academically, and I was supported to succeed.

This year, I was prepared and looking forward to my physics class, which is my favorite so far. In every class and at every step along the way, AGS teachers have underscored that I can accomplish what I set my mind to do and that I will be successful.

I feel well prepared as I start the college application process next year, and I currently have a strong desire to attend The College of William & Mary in Virginia.

AJT: At AGS, all students complete required internships and travel abroad.

Can you talk about your experiences?

RB: This past summer, I completed my first internship requirement as a Leader-in-Training at Camp Kingfisher at the Chattahoochee Nature Center. I was an assistant to the counselors and enjoyed teaching and working with the young campers.

I am interested in working with younger children in the future, so this was a perfect fit for gaining experience in that area. As for global travel, I hope to participate in either the school’s program in France or Italy next year.

AJT: Can you tell us a little bit about your hobbies in and out of school.

RB: I have been dancing with the Atlanta Ballet since I was in sixth grade.

I also recently joined the Newspaper Club at AGS. I’ve been really interested lately in knowing about what’s in the news and happening globally, and it led me to explore journalism at school. It’s fun and it keeps me in the know.

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The Wardlaw School

ONE OF THE TOP PROGRAMS IN THE U.S. FOR CHILDREN WITH DYSLEXIA SPECIAL FOR THE AJT

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yslexia is a learning disability that is estimated to affect one in five people.

Originally thought to be a visual problem, today dyslexia is recognized as a language-based learning disability that is neurological in origin.

Children with dyslexia have problems mapping sounds to symbols, making it difficult for them to learn to read, write and spell, despite average to superior intelligence.

ed Intervention Model© that allows classroom teachers to collaborate with Reading Specialists, SpeechLanguage Pathologists, Occupational Therapists and the Wardlaw Director to develop a plan that fully addresses each child’s individual strengths and weaknesses.

dra Mims, “our research-based curriculum and integrated approach also strengthen the foundational aspects of language so students leave us ready to excel in future academic settings: able to comprehend and analyze what they read, and to translate that understanding so they can fully express themselves both verbally and in their writing.”

The experience of the staff, both individually and collectively, also sets the program apart.

All teachers in Wardlaw have master’s degrees and above, and there is a “While learning to decode words continuing focus on professional develis critical to any child’s success,” said opment.

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“Our philosophy is that it’s the teaching that makes a difference for the children we serve,” said Wardlaw Upper School Director Debbie Dreas.

“The expertise and dedication of our staff and their commitment to continually seek the latest cutting-edge research and incorporate it throughout the curriculum is surpassed.”

Additional Info: For more information on the Wardlaw School, or to schedule a tour, visit atlantaspeechschool.org or call (404) 2335332.

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The Atlanta Speech School has a long history of serving children with dyslexia. In addition to having a Language and Learning Disabilities Department on its campus, the school served as the outsourced special education department of the metro-Atlanta school systems from the mid-1950s until federal law required that school systems provide their own services in 1975.

The Language and Learning Disabilities Department is now known as the Wardlaw School, and it is recognized nationally as one of the top programs in the country for children with dyslexia.

Even children who share a diagnosis of dyslexia do not share the same learning profile. That’s why the Wardlaw School develops an individualized plan for each student based on how that child learns best.

Small class sizes, typically nine children, and even smaller reading groups, ranging from two to six children, further allow staff to tailor their instruction to the individual needs of each student.

According to the International Dyslexia Association (IDA), some children who are dyslexic “manage to learn early reading and spelling tasks, but later experience their most debilitating problems when more complex language skills are required, such as grammar, understanding textbook material, and writing essays.”

Wardlaw’s program goes beyond just teaching children to decode in order to address the issues that IDA sets forth. It uses a unique Integrat-

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Rather than being trained in only one multi-sensory approach, such as Orton-Gillingham or Wilson, Wardlaw teachers learn multiple methods to provide instruction best suited to teach each child in their class.

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Academic Check-Up

TIPS ON HOW BEST TO ASSESS YOUR CHILD’S FIRST REPORT CARD THIS YEAR

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our child has gotten back into the swing of the school routine, and now it’s time for an academic check-up.

“Think of the first report card as a great opportunity to communicate with your student about school,” says Reecie Campbell, Director of Huntington Learn Center. “It is the first true academic checkup of the year, and a good time to talk about how things are going.”

Huntington offers parents the following tips when assessing their child’s first report card: Jot down questions to ask. Go through your youngster’s report card carefully and identify areas you’d like to discuss with the teacher.

What concerns you most about your student’s report card? What grades or comments surprise you?

What does the teacher think you should work on at home?

Be sure to ask the teacher about your child’s attitude and behavior, too.

Take note of irregularities and patterns. If something on your child’s report card is inconsistent with what you know about your youngster, it’s probably worth investigating.

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For example, it might surprise you to see a poor grade in math if your child did well in math last year. There could be many factors at play, such as the pace of the class, basic skills missed that are now hindering your child’s performance, or other issues.

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Pay attention to study skills. Some smart students are hampered by disorganization and poor study skills.

Does your child’s report card indicate that he or she is struggling with things such as time management, focus or overall organization?

If so, it may be time to intervene by helping your child develop a homework routine and an organizational system to keep track of paperwork

coming home. Talk with the teacher for ideas.

Go to the source. After you’ve taken time to review the report card, sit down with your child and get their perspective. What parts of school is your youngster struggling with most?

Let your child know that you want to help, and ask them how you can best do so.

Huntington advises parents not to let the first report card of the year cause stress, even if grades are lower than expected.

“The report card gives you detailed information about your student’s academic progress, and should be used to support your child’s learning,” Huntington says. “Use this invaluable tool to assess your student’s first semester, identify any issues and make a plan to address them together. Don’t wait to seek tutoring help if your child’s skills aren’t where they should be. Your child will benefit, and hopefully the next report card will reflect those efforts.”

Naturally, children experience some anxiety entering a new year.

However, when anxiety turns to dread, it is important to find out why and help them move past it. Huntington focuses on three building blocks that help a child overcome fear-ofschool: skills, confidence, and motivation. With all three, success follows.

Add Info: For more information about Huntington’s customized program of instruction, contact the Dunwoody Huntington Learning Center at (770) 394-2626 or visit www.huntingtonhelps.com

Keeping the Promise

MUSSAR: A YEAR-ROUND PRACTICE FOR SPIRITUAL GROWTH

BY DR. STEVE CHERVIN SPECIAL FOR THE AJT

ers in daily life – that help us to heal and refine ourselves.

ow that we have completed our High Holiday ritual of asking for forgiveness from family, friends, and God, we can forget about making any real changes until this season rolls around again next year, right?

“Doing” Mussar encompasses three stages:

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Of course not.

What’s the point of asking for forgiveness, unless we make the commitment to having a definite plan for correcting past faults to the fullest extent possible. We constantly strive to improve in our professional and occupational lives. Shouldn’t we also invest our best efforts toward improving our moral and spiritual lives?

One, two, or even 10 days a year of self-reflection and prayer (aseret y’mai teshuvah, the 10 Days of Penitence from Rosh Hashana through Yom Kippur), can’t be enough to seriously improve our character.

That would be like going to the gym for a single day, starting at 6 a.m. and working out until late at night, and then thinking we’ve done enough to stay in shape physically for the year. Changes to our physical lives require regular practice, and so do changes to our spiritual and moral lives.

1. Awareness: Paying attention to how the soul traits operate within you and seeing how they motivate you to think, say, and do the things you do.

2. Control: Restraining soul-damaging behavior and engaging in soul-nourishing behavior.

3. Transformation: reworking negative inclinations at their root so we begin to become free from their influence.

Why haven’t you heard of Mussar before?

Because most of the great Mussar masters – rebbes and teachers in the Hasidic communities of Europe – were murdered by the Nazis. But today, there is a popular revival of this movement, as more and more Jews, – as well as non-Jews, are rediscovering the rich treasures of the Jewish spiritual tradition.

For children with dyslexia and other language-based learning disabilities Even children who share a diagnosis of dyslexia don’t learn the same way. That’s why our classroom teachers, reading specialists, speech-language pathologists and occupational therapists, all with master’s degrees, collaborate to individualize our research-based curriculum to address the needs and learning style of each student.

Our unique integrated approach not only teaches children to decode, but also addresses the more complex language skills students need in order to excel in future academic settings.

The Wardlaw School’s program allows our students to return to a mainstream school as soon as possible, ready to thrive as independent, self-confident learners.

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Alan Morinis has been a major figure in disseminating the learning and practice of Mussar to religious Jews, secular Jews, and non-Jews as well.

Mussar – meaning “correction” or “instruction” or simply “ethics” – refers to a Jewish spiritual discipline, which is designed to bring about personal growth and transformation through regular practice. Not limited to one time a year, Mussar takes a daily, year-round approach to improving our character traits.

In his book, “Everyday Holiness: The Jewish Spiritual Path of Mussar,” he writes, “Mussar shines light on the causes of suffering and shows us how to realize our highest spiritual potential, including an everyday experience infused with happiness, trust, and love.”

Though we may not be aware of it, every one of us possesses all of the character traits, such as humility, patience, gratitude, kindness, generosity, trust, faith, honor, simplicity, order.

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For some of us, however, we tend toward an extreme – either too much or too little – in one or more of these traits. Mussar tools are transformative teachings and practices – some of which are contemplative, some of which focus on how we relate to oth-

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Dr. Steve Chervin has been teaching Mussar in Atlanta for five years, and will be starting a new group in early October. He is a well-known adult Jewish educator who teaches at the Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta, and directs The Jewish Encounter, providing classes for individuals and couples interested in exploring Judaism. Steve can be reached at stevenchervin@gmail.com

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The Davis Academy Grows Great Minds, Big Hearts and Creative Spirits

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Happy Birthday ‘Sammy’

CHILDREN’S BOOK CHARACTER CELEBRATING MAJOR MILESTONE SPECIAL FOR THE AJT

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he much-beloved character Sammy Spider, of the Sammy Spider’s First series, turned 20 on October 1st.

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Come see for yourself!

Call 678-527-3300 to schedule a private tour or to RSVP to these “Get to Know Davis” Events: Sunday, October 27 – Rick Recht Community Concert for Preschoolers, 10 am Parent Information Sessions: Sunday, November 3 at 10 am and Wednesday, December 11 at 10 am

When Sammy says he wants to spin a dreidel, his mother says, “Spiders don’t spin dreidels, Sammy.

Spiders spin webs.”

As of August 1st, Sammy Spider has celebrated all of the major Jewish holidays with Josh, taken a trip to Israel, gone to the first day of school, and made a new friend from Israel. The newest books are “Sammy Spider’s First Yom Kippur” and “Sammy Spider’s First Book of Jewish Holidays”.

To celebrate a spider getting this old, local book and toy dealer And Thou Shalt Read / Oy Toys owner RuthE Levy is hosting a Sammy Spider birthday party, complete with Sammy Spider crafts, games, and music.

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The first book, “Sammy Spider’s First Hanukkah”, was published Oct. 1, 1993. While Sammy’s friend, Josh, is celebrating Hanukkah, Sammy is quietly observing from his web.

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Author Sylvia Rouss will be on hand to read stories and sign books.

Several local area businesses are also participating.

In addition to the birthday party, Rouss will be visiting both Davis Academy and Epstein School children to do story-telling and sign their books, both old and new. On Sunday morning, Rouss will be doing a seminar for early childhood educators at Temple Emanu-El from 10-11 a.m.

The seminar is open to anyone who teaches young children and wants to learn how to “Spin a Web of Stories.”

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There will be raffles at both the seminar and the birthday party for a complete set of Sammy Spider books.

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Top Touring Jewish Artist, Rick Recht, to Perform in Atlanta TEMPLE BETH TIKVAH AND THE DAVIS ACADEMY BRING MUSICAN RICK RECHT

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Recht will perform an all-ages family concert on Oct. 27 at 10 a.m.

This extraordinary, inspirational, and moving concert experience will be held at the The Davis Academy Lower School, located at 8105 Roberts Drive. This amazing, free concert experience will feature on-stage participation from the local community and is presented by The Davis Academy.

Recht is known for his powerful, interactive performances that have earned him a loyal national fan base of all ages. Recht has become an icon for Jewish youth in the United States, elevating the medium of Jewish music as a powerful and effective tool for developing Jewish pride and identity among the masses.

Rick Recht’s high-energy, interactive family concert will appeal to all preschool aged children and families and will feature a lot of singing, clapping and jumping from the audience.

He will be performing songs from his newly released album “Halleluyah,” as well as selections from his other hit Jewish rock albums.

SPECIAL FOR THE AJT ick Recht is the top-touring artist in Jewish music today, performing more than 125 concerts each year from coast to coast. Recht’s musical contributions mark the birth of a unique blend of pop, radio-friendly music in Hebrew and English based on Jewish text and themes of social responsibility.

In addition to being a top, nationally touring artist, Recht is the executive director and founder of Jewish Rock Radio, the first high caliber internet radio station for the Jewish world, and SongleaderBootCamp. com a provider of top Jewish leadership training programs and conferences for Jewish educators and clergy – veteran and new songleaders.

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Recht will kick off his weekend in Atlanta with an intimate performance at Temple Beth Tikvah. Friday night, Oct. 25 from 8 p.m. to 9:15 p.m. will be a special service, “Shabbat Alive! With Rick Recht.” This will be an extraordinary, inspirational and moving Shabbat experience.

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“One of the things I love about Jewish music,” says Recht, “… is that you can bring together little kids, teens, their parents and their grandparents in the same setting and create a type of musical magic that excites everyone all at once.

“I look at these community gatherings as an incredible opportunity to get inside each and every person and help them to get loose, open up and con-

nect with each other in a really positive, Jewish way.”

Editor’s note: For more information about “Shabbat Alive! With Rick Recht,” contact the Temple Beth Tik-

vah office at 770-642-0434 or email rsvp@bethtikvah.com. Also learn more about Recht’s work at www. jewishrockradio.com or www.songleaderbootcamp.com.

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Berman Commons

GROUND BROKEN FOR NEW FACILITY; INFO CENTER OPENS AT MJCCA AJT COLUMNIST

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he sun was shining the Sunday after Yom Kippur as shovels hit the ground during the official groundbreaking ceremony for Berman Commons, a Jewish Home Life Community that will be located next to the Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta.

The assisted living and memory care community is set to open in December 2014. Until then, the community’s official information center will be located inside the MJCCA. Berman Commons will feature kosher meals, personalized care and concierge-style service; a packed calendar of social activities, holiday celebrations and intergenerational programs; automatic membership in the MJCCA; and the peace of mind that comes with a rich tradition of dignity and exceptional care that has always been associated with The William Breman Jewish Home The Information Center, located inside the MJCCA main building, will be open Monday through Friday and staffed by Berman Commons Executive Director, Jenice Holtz Cunningham.

Cunningham, a native Atlantan, was previously the director of another kosher assisted living community. Families can learn more about the services and amenities that will be available at Berman Commons, including information on the Priority Resident Program, sample furniture and textiles, and actual models of floor plans that were created to scale by WBJH Board Member Arlene Taylor.

Additional info Visit www.wbjh.org/bermancommons or call (678) 812-4026.

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MIDDLE: Dunwoody City Councilman Terry Nall (L-R), Jerry Weiner, Steve Merlin, MJCCA President Steven Cadranel, and State Sen. Fran Millar assist with the ribbon cutting to officially open the Berman Commons Information Center at the MJCCA. BOTTOM: Berman Commons is named in honor of the longtime service and generosity of WBJH Past President Steve Berman, here with his wife, Candy.

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A Clarification

THEATRE COMPANY OFFERING ITS TAKE ON ‘WAR OF THE WORLDS’ AT MJCCA

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he Atlanta Radio Theatre Company (ARTC) will present “War of the Worlds: The Untold Story” by Ron N. Butler, a revealing look at Orson Wells’ 1938 broadcast at the MJCCA on Sun., Oct. 20.

The ARTC is dedicated to preserving, promoting, performing, and educating people about the art of radio drama.

“With the advent of television, the popularity of radio theatre has waned,” said Brian Kimmel, MJCCA Director of Arts & Culture. “But this talented group of writers, actors, and sound technicians in Atlanta has

succeeded in maintaining the art and craft of audio drama.”

“But the best way to experience the ARTC is at a live show,” Kimmel said, “where you can see just how they craft their sound effects and manipulate microphone placement, creating adventures in sound.”

The upcoming program at the MJCCA will take place at the center’s Morris and Rae Frank Theatre, 5342 Tilly Mill Road, Dunwoody.

Ticket prices: $10-$15.

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Cast of The Atlanta Radio Theatre Company will be performing at the MJCCA in late October; still plenty of time to purchase tickets. PHOTO / MJCCA

ARTC has been around since the early 1980s and its shows have been featured on a number of radio stations in Atlanta.

Additional Info For more information or to purchase tickets, call the MJCCA’s Box Office at (678)812-4002, or visit www.atlantajcc.org/boxoffice.

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N.Y. Times Bestselling Author Returns to MJCCA BRAD MELTZER PRESENTS NEWEST BOOK IN SPECIAL EVENT

SPECIAL FOR THE AJT

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rad Meltzer, an American political thriller novelist, non-fiction writer, and TV show creator, is returning to the Marcus JCC of Atlanta for a special Prologue to the Book Festival of the MJCCA event on Thurs., Oct. 24 at 6:45 p.m., as he presents his newest book, “History Decoded: The 10 Greatest Conspiracies of All Time.”

Brad Meltzer is the New York Times bestselling author of “The Inner Circle”, as well as the bestsellers “The Tenth Justice,” “Dead Even,” “The First Counsel,” “The Millionaires,” “The Zero Game,” “The Book of Fate,” and “The Book of Lies.” He is also the host of “Brad Meltzer’s Decoded” on the History Channel.

Brad is one of the co-creators of the TV show, “Jack & Bobby,” and is the Eisner Award-winning author of the critically acclaimed comic book, “Justice League of America.”

Featured authors include: Scott Turow, Jeffrey Toobin, Chris Matthews, Elin Hilderbrand, Clark Howard, Alan Dershowitz, and Pat Conroy.

More than 10,000 visitors will enjoy engaging speaker programs, author meet-and-greets, book signings, panel discussions, The Family Reading Festival, and more.

Most events will be held at the Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta (MJCCA), 5342 Tilly Mill Road, Dunwoody.

“History Decoded,” the novel, is an irresistible combination: Brad Meltzer, a born storyteller, counting down the world’s most intriguing unsolved mysteries. Adapted from “Decoded,” Meltzer’s hit show on the History Channel, “History Decoded” explores fascinating, unexplained questions:

Meltzer sifts through the evidence, weighs competing theories, separates what we know to be true with what’s still – and perhaps forever – unproved; and in the end, decodes the mystery, arriving at the most likely solution.

About the Book Festival of the MJCCA The 22nd Edition of the Book Festival of the MJCCA, one of the South’s premier literary events, is scheduled for Nov. 2 to 17, 2013, and features works from this year’s most sought-after and talked-about authors, celebrities, and influencers.

Editor’s note: This special event is open to the community, and will take place at the Marcus JCC of Atlanta. Tickets are on sale now. Seating is limited; reservations are recommended. Member: $13 / Community: $18. To Purchase Tickets: MJCCA Box Office at (678) 812-4005 or visit www.atlantajcc.org/bookfestival.

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Is Fort Knox empty? Why was Hitler so intent on capturing the Roman “Spear of Destiny?” What’s the government hiding in Area 51? Did Lee Harvey Oswald act alone?

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outstanding program management.

F&CS Atlanta is recognized by its peer agencies in the Jewish communal world as well as by larger organizations in the greater community for its

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“This is a very exciting development and a great opportunity as a value-added benefit for membership within the AJFCA,” said Gary Miller, CEO of JF&CS Atlanta. “We set out in our strategic planning process a goal of reviewing our services and focusing on earned income initiatives.

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“We developed this proprietary tool for internal use initially, because nothing like it existed in the market,” he said. “It addresses all critical components of nonprofit program planning.”

Lee Sherman, president & CEO of AJFCA, believes PEPS is an outstanding strategic tool. “We are pleased to be able to bring this valuable resource to our network of agencies across the U.S. and Canada, so they can better manage their programs and services in this increasingly complex world.”

In addition to program analysis of both new and existing programs, PEPS offers a wide range of analytic tools and benefits, including strategic planning, reporting, tracking, benchmarking, program scorecards and outcomes tracking.

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Always Protect the Baby CAMP, MARRIAGE AND LEARING THAT ‘MAMA’ HAS PASSED AWAY

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y husband and I could not wait to get out of our little hometown. I refer here to New York, specifically the Bronx (me) and Brooklyn (him).

Now don’t go jumping to conclusions about how we probably had to escape our abusive, love-starved families. Just the opposite was true.

And please don’t think that we must have been fugitives on the run; well, more about that later.

Gene and I met in summer camp when we were teens. We wouldn’t have met if it weren’t for the director of the summer camp I attended – Camp Kindervelt in Highland Mills, N.Y. Gene attended Camp Kinderring in Hopewell Junction, N.Y. I loved camp and was a star camper.

I started attending when I was very young and continued my summer camp journey at Kindervelt until I turned 14. So, this is probably where I’d better explain my becoming a fugitive.

It’s not a long story, so you won’t need a cup of coffee to get through it.

The highlight of every camp summer was the week of color war. For those among you who are camp-challenged, during the “war” campers and staff are divided into two teams competing in sports, art, culture, song, banners and cheers.

Teams are generally announced during the seventh week of camp.

Color War requires generals and lieutenants to lead us into competition.

So during the sixth week of camp, my entire bunk of 13 C.I.T.’s (counselor in training) reached the same conclusion.

Deciding it was a life and death decision, we decided it was vitally important to find out who the generals were who would be leading us into battle.

We hatched a fool proof plan.

We knew all the color-war booklets were printed and locked in the camp director’s office. But wanting a second opinion before carrying out the deed, we conferred with the CIT boys.

They agreed our idea was doable – but risky. They also didn’t volunteer to join us.

Late one night when no one was stirring, not even the mice, we quietly skulked out of our bunk, tiptoed, crawled and slithered across the camp grounds to the main office.

Upon arrival, we each had a job to do and immediately went to work.

After one of the girls climbed up on the office roof using our shoulders as a ladder, and opened a glass hatch, my job was to jump down into the office and open the door for my comrades-inarms.

We were giddy with the thrill of accomplishment!

We sat in the copy room, which had no windows, with flashlights ablaze and read the info we had come for. I did mention this was a fool-proof plan, right?

Just as we were initiating our escape, the office lights were switched on, blinding us in the act. It’s worth noting we never forgave our CIT comrades.

Meanwhile, the director didn’t utter a word; at least until the next morning after breakfast.

I immediately said to myself, “Uh Oh.” Who calls after the 8 a.m. cutoff when long distant calls become so expensive? My mom was on the other end of the phone.

“Shaindle,” I hear her say with this strange sounding voice. “Sit down a minute, I want to tell you something but I don’t want you should get upset, nothing should happen to the baby.”

I was six months pregnant with the first of my four girls.

“Mom,” I asked, “What is it, what’s wrong?”

“Mama died,” she said.

“Shaindle, be careful the baby shouldn’t be sad,” my mom said. I calmed myself – and so did the baby, I assumed.

“I’m coming up, when is the funeral,” I asked through my sobs.

“No. you don’t have to come up (to New York), she’s already buried,” my mom informed me. “Today is the end of shloshim (30days of mourning).”

What! I was dumbstruck. My mama was buried without her Shaindle. Did I mention that my family had some of the weirdest superstitions?

Years later, when Raina, my oldest daughter was pregnant with what would be our first grandchild, I suddenly remembered this snapshot of my life. I called my mom, and we both cried.

Our children and our grandchildren are our legacy. Now I finally understood. The bottom line? Protect the baby, always, at any cost!

Mama is what we all called my grandmother. I slipped down the wall to the floor and cried.

Once again we were in his office, but this time we were told to call home and let our parents know we were expelled from camp – forever! We had to leave that very same day.

My friends were from all over the Northeast. They got to stay a few more precious hours. My parents, meanwhile, were only a few miles away. So it seemed I’d be leaving my summer home within the hour.

The angels – at least those who deal with luck – must have been hovering over me that day. When I called home, my mom, not my dad, answered the phone. After tearfully explaining how I had become a fugitive, her only reply was “we’ll be right there, then we will talk about it with daddy”.

Thirty minutes later my parents arrived to fetch me. I’ll leave it to your imagination to figure out what all transpired over the next several hours.

Three years later I applied to Camp Kinderring as a senior counselor. The first day at camp my group was scheduled for lake swim directly after lunch. As I approached the waterfront, I noticed a tall, rather nice looking guy.

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Gene and I headed to LSU – that would be Louisiana State University – for graduate studies and, as it turned out, to start our own little family. I was in our adorable married student housing apartment one morning when the phone rang around 9:30 a.m.

The rest, as they say, is history!

The short version is, yes, I ended up marrying him.

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The show will take us through the life and times of Mike Henry – how Parkinson’s affects both him and his family, and how he balances his work related responsibilities with his home ones. This new show, considered a “family comedy,” is growing in popularity, and the trailer has already gotten over 2 million views.

In his early days as an actor, Michael J Fox starred in “Teen Wolf,” “High School USA,” “Poison Ivy,” and the “Back to the Future” film franchise – so playing such a relatable role should be a new, exciting step for his career.

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This is not Amrany’s first sculpture, and certainly not his first in the sports world; Amrany has created everlasting images for sports stars for years. His first break sculpting the legacy of a sports star was in 1994, for the basketball legend Michael Jordan.

From there, he went on to sculpt hockey players, football coaches, baseball pitchers and more basketball star – including (but not limited to) Kareem Abdul-Jabar of the Los Angeles Lakers.

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Did You Hear the One About …

JEFF JUSTICE BETTER LIVES, TEACHING COMEDY STUDENTS HOW TO DELIVER

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eff Justice has created his own sort of educational-comedy Empire, complete with instructional DVDs, corporate seminars and authoring a book on the benefits of humor in everyday life. Not to mention in his spare time he’s created a series of continuing education online videos for court reporters on managing stress with laughter.

If his name sounds familiar, it’s most likely because of six-week comedy course that Justice has been running since 1990: “Jeff Justice’s Comedy Workshoppe.” What started as a few pointers for fellow comedians has morphed into a lesson in self-confidence and presentation for everyone from timid school teachers to Spanx founder Sara Blakely.

Even if he hasn’t made you laugh, someone he taught probably has. It’s quite the impressive resume for any comedian, especially considering Justice didn’t even start pursuing comedy until he was 30 years old.

“Everyone I knew said, ‘You’re gonna become a comedian? What’re you nuts?’” Justice laughs.

His first ever appearance on a comedy stage was in Atlanta, at the former Excelsior Mill. With $10, a slice of pizza and free beer as way of payment and the crowd’s laughter buzzing in his ears, Justice was on cloud nine. He promptly moved back to New York where he auditioned at the Comic Strip and spent the next six years working as a comedian.

Then he fell in love with a woman down south. After years of nurturing a long-distance relationship, he finally moved back. Justice kept working as a standup headliner, during what he calls the beginning of live comedy’s resurgence from a slump in the 1970s.

“There were no one-night comedy clubs around and we were going into places where they’d never seen standup comedy before,” says Justice. “We were the comedy gods!”

By the time the ’90s rolled around, things were getting ready to change for Justice’s comedy career. Working a headliner standup act, traveling and performing around the country, Justice often frequented Jerry Farber’s comedy club. Justice couldn’t help noticing that some of the younger comedians were making obvious mistakes with their construction and delivery.

Once he offered some pointers, Justice saw that the performers were instantly getting bigger laughs. The young comedians took notice as well.

“And about eight of them got together back in 1990 and said, ‘Would you do us a favor and put together a class for us?’”

It was supposed to be a one-time favor. The students read Justice’s lessons off of four Xeroxed sheets stapled together. As their training came to an end, Justice was struck with the idea to hold a “graduation” for his group of eight; a night for them to show off their newly acquired skills in front of friends and family. The show went off without a hitch, but then something unexpected happened.

“Their friends came up to me,” recalls Justice. “Their friends that were lawyers and business people and house husbands and normal everyday folks, and said, ‘Do you ever do this type of thing for normal people?’ Twothousand and four hundred students later, I’m still doin’ it.”

Today, Justice holds five, typically sold-out classes a year inside the 50-seater theater of the Basement Theater on West Wieuca in Atlanta.

Now there are 20 students per class, up from the original eight. It’s clearly no longer just aspiring comedians who seek Justice out.

“It’s business people who want to get better at presentations. It’s people crossing it off their bucket lists,” says Justice, “It’s people who, the idea of standing onstage in front of 280 people scares the hell out of ‘em. So that’s why they want to do it, to get over their fear.”

One student took the Workshoppe three times, due to his truly debilitating stage fright. After the student confessed that the first class hadn’t conquered his fear, Justice made it his mission to get him onstage.

He offered to let the man take as many classes as he needed until he got results. When he finally made it up in front of an audience, neither he nor his therapist could believe it.

“It was wonderful to be able to get

Jeff Justice at The Punchline Comedy Club PHOTO/ Elizabeth Friedly

him up there,” says Justice. “Most people think stage fright is being nervous about getting onstage – everybody’s nervous, I’m nervous! I go, ‘What the heck am I doing onstage!’

And then people laugh and I go, ‘Ahh, that’s what I’m doing out here.’”

Justice differentiates his workshop from other comedy courses in that he, unlike some teachers, personally works with students to rewrite their jokes. He pledges that he won’t let anyone onstage and allow them to not be funny.

This means he’s forced to dedicate hours of his time outside of class.

Just recently, a student called, panicked about the quality of her routine. Justice spent 20 minutes with her, talking her down and sorting through the material she had.

He estimates that, over the course of the class, he dedicates about 50 to 60 hours working on material.

“The number one comment I get from students is, ‘This is cheaper than therapy,’” explains Justice, “because I make them laugh at themselves and that’s a big part of what the class is.

You just see them change. I’ve seen people take the class and next time I see ‘em they’ve lost 30-40 pounds. It’s a huge confidence builder.”

In addition, Justice travels around the world for corporate events – partmotivational speaker, part entertainer and part educator. He makes

employees laugh while teaching them how to use humor to better communicate in business. Yet, he still counts the “Comedy Workshoppe” as the most meaningful of all his endeavors.

“To me, there’s nothing better than watching someone walk through that door the first day, kinda nervous and unsure, then six weeks later they’re onstage having the night of their lives.

It really is a life changing experience for a lot of people,” says Justice.

One particular encounter stands out in his mind.

After a number of years, Justice began to doubt if the class was helping anyone in a tangible, long-term way. One night, he was in a video store with his two young daughters who were noisily playing in the aisles.

As he scanned the tapes, he silently prayed for a sign that all his effort and energy weren’t being spent in vain.

“I’m just really trying to decide what do and across the room, this guy walks over and says, ‘I know you don’t remember me (I actually did) … of course I took your comedy class about eight years ago, and I just wanted you to know that every good thing in my life is a direct result of me taking your class,” Justice recalls the man saying. “‘My life’s been wonderful and I just wanted to thank you.’ He shakes my hand, turns around and walks out. I got chills.”

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BY ELIZABETH FRIEDLY AJT ASSISTANT EDITORT

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Who was Don Isaac Abravanel?

RABBI’S YAHRTZEIT GOOD OPPORTUNITY TO RECALL HIS PASSION FOR JUDAISM

BY RACHEL LAVICTOIRE AJT Columnist

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his week, we read parshat Noach, the second parshah of the Torah.

It’s a well known story: G-d saw that the people of the earth had been corrupted, so He instructed Noah to build an ark to protect Noah, his family, and all the animals of the world from a flood that G-d was sending to destroy the Earth.

Noah builds, the storm comes, the storm goes, Noah and his family are safe, and G-d makes a covenant with Noah never to destroy the Earth again.

Yes, the story is important and I have no doubt that this week rabbis everywhere will be delivering an impressive variety of sermons on Noach to their congregations.

But as I began thinking about

the portion – one often referred to as “the second creation story” – I began thinking about the cycles in life. It was while riding this train of thought that I came across an interesting fact: Oct. 3 is the yahrtzeit of Rabbi Don Isaac Abravanel.

treasurer, he grew up in an affluent family that provided him with an excellent Jewish education. In addition, Abravanel, at a young age, became interested in his father’s line of work and eventually became the treasurer for King Alfonso V of Portugal.

It’s a name I’d never heard before, but the short note I stumbled on mentioned that the rabbi had lived from 1437 to 1508, was a leader of Spanish Jewry at the time of the 1492 expulsion, and wrote commentaries on the Torah.

Now, here’s something you should know about me: I am, as a friend once said so eloquently, an “information hoarder”. I was thrilled to stumble upon this little factoid.

So, who was Rabbi Don Isaac Abravanel?

He was a man born in Lisbon, Portugal. As the son of a Portuguese

And that was only the beginning.

Rabbi Abravanel was also responsible for freeing Jewish Moroccan slaves, using large portions of his own money to provide for them.

When Alfonso died, his successor, King John II, threatened Abravanel.

So the rabbi and his family fled to Toledo.

It was there that he began his commentaries on the Torah.

His work was interrupted, however, when the rabbi began working at the house of Castile. But just two years later, Isabelle and Ferdinand expelled the entire Jewish community from Spain. So, yet again, Abravanel and his family picked up and moved, this time to Naples.

The pattern repeated itself once more: Rabbi Abravanel began working for the king of Naples until the city was taken by the French, then he moved his family to Venice, where he lived until his death in 1508.

So, what’s the point?

I mentioned only briefly Rabbi Abravanel’s passion for Judaism – he was a student of Rabbi Joseph Hayyim in Lisbon, and was well versed in the teachings of the Talmud. Around the age of twenty, before starting his career in politics, Abravanel wrote extensively on religious questions, covering everything from nature to prophecy.

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“They said that insofar as the word ikkar ‘is a term applied to a thing upon which the existence and duration of another thing depends and without which it cannot endure,’ like a tree whose existence is dependent upon its roots, it is difficult to understand why Maimonides posited all thirteen of the beliefs he listed as principles and cornerstones upon which the whole Torah depended . . . This is the first objection.”

His life as a perpetual refugee influenced his work a great deal.

He didn’t like change and it was something that set him apart from the more famous Judaic scholars being followed in his time. Specifically, he disagreed with Maimonides, and his Thirteen Principles of Faith.

In fact, Rabbi Abravanel wrote a book, “The Principles of Faith”, that argues, in a very philosophical style, his specific objections to these principles.

I found the book in my school’s library. Here’s an excerpt:

Now, I can in no way speak to how this specific passage is related to or is representative of Rabbi Abravanel’s overall perspective, but it’s certainly interesting to see Judaism discussed in such a formal and argumentative way.

Why is he important?

I realize how arbitrary it might seems for me to spend so much time on the story of this one man, who lived so long ago; a man and who didn’t even make an appearance in my Jewish-day-school curriculum. I guess that that’s the point.

We go through these cycles, day after day, year after year, and ultimately generation after generation.

It’s frightening at times, which is why so many of us become concerned with creating a legacy, and leaving some mark on the world.

Rabbi Don Isaac Abravanel was probably a relatively average person who came home from work, kissed his wife and played with his kids. He was a regular man with some interesting perspectives about a religion that he cared very strongly about.

Sure, he was never a “great philosopher,” one to be quoted at dinner parties or studied in class, but he is a person no less and I feel it’s important to keep people’s stories alive.

About the writer Rachel LaVictoire (rlavictoire@wustl.edu) is a graduate of the Davis Academy and Westminster High School, recipient of the prestigious Nemerov Writing and Thomas H. Elliott Merit scholarships at Washington University of St. Louis and an active member of Temple Emanu-El and the Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta. She was recently named to the board of St. Louis Hillel.

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Shabbat, Me & Rabbi G, bring children to this Shabbat-related activity and story followed by songs and blessings with Rabbi Glusman, plus a visit from the “Weinstein School Shabbat Dinosaur.” Challah and grape juice served. Series continues Nov. 1 and Dec. 6. Fri., Oct. 4, 5 p.m.

Free. Info, rabbi.glusman@atlantajcc.org.

Sun., Oct. 6

CBS Family Pet Day, contests, “Ask the Vet” with locator chip implants and rabies shots, adoptions, arts, crafts and appearances by Glen Cohen (The Reptile Man) and Susie Aga (The Dog Whisper). Food available for purchase. Sun., Oct. 6, 12:15 p.m. Congregation Beth Shalom.

Info, www.bethshalomatlanta.org.

Sammy Spider Turns 20, join us for this community-wide celebration of the beloved Jewish children’s book character turning 20 years old with a book signing from the author, Syliva Rouss, as well as crafts, story telling and more. Sun., Oct. 6, 2 p.m.

Free. And Thou Shalt Read. (770) 993-5432.

Pet Rescue. Sun., Oct. 13, 12:30 p.m.

Free. Brook Run Dog Park, Liane Levetan park at Brook Run.

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Mon., Oct. 14

“Celebrating Interfaith Together,” to honor World Pilgrim Participants and others. Dinner program hosted

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Tues., Oct. 15

“Famous Women Zionists,” presented by Greater Atlanta Hadassah with speaker Gabriella Licsko, Israeli lecturer, historian, and radio host. Tues., Oct. 15, 10 a.m. Free.

Hadassah Chapter office Perimeter Center. RSVP, embarr1@bellsouth. net or jserkin@hadassah.org

Whether you want to super-charge your business presentation skills or live out a fantasy, the Comedy Workshoppe is sure to be one of the highlights of your life!

Classes are held on Monday nights at the Basement Theatre on W. Wieuca and graduation is at The Punchline.

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“Why and How To Talk With Your Children About Gun Safety,” (Even If You Don’t Own Guns). Join parent and volunteer certified firearms safety instructor Matt Podowitz for a 30 min multimedia presentation.

Childcare available. Tues., Oct. 8, 7 p.m. Free. Epstein School. RSVP, melanie.mailman@epsteinatlanta. org or (404) 250-5770.

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Thurs., Oct. 10

Edgewise Speaker Series: Howard Friedman, Professor of Law Emeritus at the University of Toledo will focus on the U.S. Supreme Court with his discussion, “Be an Informed Court Watcher This Year.” An author of four books, Friedman received his JD from Harvard Law. Thurs., Oct. 10, 10:30 a.m. $5/person. Free for MJCCA members. Info, lilly.mahana@atlantajcc.org or (678) 812-4064.

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Bess Barnett 95, Atlanta

Bess Barnett, age 95, of Atlanta and formerly of Macon, Ga. died peacefully on September 16, 2013. Mrs. Barnett was a member of Congregation Sha’arey Israel (Macon) and was a past president of its sisterhood. She was preceded in death by her husband, George Barnett. She is survived by her daughters, Cheryl and Harris Gottlieb, Dunwoody, Marcia Barnett-Lopez, Maui, HI, and Brenda Naschek, Dunwoody; sister, Etta Singer, Johns Creek; grandchildren, Brian, Lauren, Debra and Adam, Devin, Jeremy, Jenna, and Kelsey; and great grandchildren, Monica, Sydney, Ethan, and Isaac. Sign online guestbook: www.edressler.com. Graveside services were held 2 p.m., Sept. 17 at Rose Hill Cemetery, Macon with Rabbi Aaron Rubinstein officiating. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Congregation Sha’arey Israel, 611 First St, Macon, GA 31201. Arrangements by Dressler’s Jewish Funeral Care, 770-451-4999.

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Dr. Julius Wenger, 88, of Atlanta passed away on August 24, 2013. He was born in Newark, New Jersey on April 17, 1925, the son of the late Abraham and Fanny Wenger and brother of the late Sarah Einstein. He was the devoted husband of 54 years to Dr. Nanette Wenger; loving father of daughters Deborah Wiatrak, Judith Wenger and Beth Wenger; and grandfather of Kevin, Jesse, Juliet and Katherine Wiatrak and Abigail and Molly Beaird. Dr. Wenger served in the U.S. Navy from 1943 to 1948. He attended college at Denison University and graduated from Northwestern University School of Medicine in 1948. He did his internal medicine residency at Montefiore Medical Center in New York and gastroenterology fellowship at the University of Chicago. He served in the U.S. Public Health Service in Washington, D.C. from 1951 to 1953. In 1956, he was recruited by the Emory University School of Medicine to direct the Atlanta Veterans Administration Medical Center Division of Digestive Diseases. He was a Professor of Medicine at Emory University School of Medicine. After 27 years as Assistant Chief of Medicine and Director of Digestive Diseases at the Atlanta VA Hospital, Dr. Wenger joined the staff of Grady Memorial Hospital and the Emory Clinic, where he remained until his retirement in 1996. As Emeritus Professor of Medicine, Dr. Wenger remained active in academic medicine. Throughout his career, Dr. Wenger was beloved by his peers, his

coworkers, the medical students, residents and fellows whom he trained - and most of all, his patients. Dr. Wenger was a Fellow of the American College of Physicians, and a member of the American Gastroenterology Association and the American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy.

He served as president of the Georgia Gastroenterologic Society and the Georgia Society for GI Endoscopy. Dr. Wenger served as president of the Georgia chapter of the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of America and received the CCFA Premier Physicians Award. He was active in Ahavath Achim Synagogue, serving as chair of the education committee and in other positions. He was active in the alumni association of the Northwestern University School of Medicine. After his retirement, Dr. Wenger remained a respected gastroenterology consultant. He was a founding member of the Emeritus College of Emory University faculty. He served as president of the Paran Investment Club and as a docent of the Bremen Museum. Dr. Wenger was an enthusiastic amateur historian who loved to read and research history. He enjoyed music and especially opera, and was a decades-long supporter of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra. He loved travel and traveled extensively throughout the world, having visited every continent but Antarctica. Dr. Wenger is survived by his loving wife Dr. Nanette Wenger; his daughters Deborah Wiatrak (Brian Wiatrak) of Birmingham, Alabama, Judith Wenger (Marty Beaird) of New York, N.Y. and Beth Wenger of Philadelphia, Pa.; and grandchildren Kevin, Jesse, Juliet and Katherine Wiatrak and Abigail and Molly Beaird.

He is also survived by his nieces Tamar Einstein of Jerusalem, Israel; Barbara Marks of Atlanta, Ga.; nephew Joshua Einstein of Portland, Ore.; and his sister-in-law Marsha Marks of Atlanta, Ga. Funeral services took place at 11 a.m., Tues., Aug. 27 at Ahavath Achim Synagogue, 600 Peachtree Battle Avenue, NW, Atlanta, GA 30327.

Interment followed at Greenwood Cemetery, 1173 Cascade Circle SW, Atlanta, GA 30311. Pallbearers include Marty Beaird, Joshua Einstein, Gary Jackson, Brian Wiatrak, Jesse Wiatrak and Kevin Wiatrak. In lieu of flowers, please send contributions to the Wenger Scholarship Fund of Ahavath Achim Synagogue, Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of America, or Susan Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. Sign online guest book: www.edressler.com.

Arrangements by Dressler’s Jewish Funeral Care, (770) 451-4999.

Harold Lurey 93, Atlanta

Harold Lurey, age 93, of Atlanta and formerly Greenville, S.C., died September 29, 2013. Mr. Lurey was born in Greenville , S.C. to Ida and Samuel Lurey, of blessed memory. He was a proud veteran of WWII where he fought in the 82nd airborne. He was preceded in death by

his loving wife, Harriet Berlin Lurey, of blessed memory.

Survivors include his daughter and son-in-law, Robin and Alan Manheim, Marietta; son and daughter-in-law, Allen and Farnaz Lurey, Los Angeles, Calif.; sister, Anna Lurey, Greenville, S.C.; grandchildren: Michael, Brian and Scott Goldberg and Matan and Shana Lurey; great-grandchildren, Natalie and Kaylee Goldberg. Sign the online guest book at www.edressler.com. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Temple Kol Emeth, 1415 Old Canton Rd Marietta, GA 30062 or Or Beth Israel Synagogue, 425 Summit Dr Greenville, S.C. 29609. A graveside service was held Sept. 30 at 2 p.m. at Beth Israel Cemetery , Greenville, S.C. with Rabbi Julie Ann Kozlow officiating.

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

Sandee Schreiber 74, Brunswick

Herbet Krasner 92, Marietta

Herbert Louis Krasner, 92, of Marietta and formerly of Deerfield Beach, Fl. passed away on Saturday, September 14, 2013. He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Mark and Karen Krasner, daughter, Susan Krasner, all of Marietta, Ga. He was predeceased by granddaughter, Mandy Krasner. He is also survived by five grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Mr. Krasner served in the Army during WWII and was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross Medal, the European African Middle Eastern Medal, Air Medal, as well as, Two Oak Leaf Cluster Medals. In addition, he served in the Air Force Reserves for more than 20 years and retired as a Lieutenant Colonel.

Rabbi Paul Kerbel presided over graveside services at Arlington Memorial Park at 11 a.m. on Tues., Sept. 17. Sign online guestbook: www.edressler.com. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Humane Society or the American Heart Association. Arrangements by Dressler’s Jewish Funeral Care, (770) 451-4999.

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Sandee Liebowitz Schreiber, 74, formerly of Brunswick, Ga., passed away Friday, September 6, 2013 in Nashville, Tenn. Born March 27, 1939, in Newark, N.J., she was the daughter of the late Irving and Pearl Adlerstein Liebowitz. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Victor Schreiber. Sandee had resided in Brunswick from 1959 to 2009 before moving to Nashville in 2009, to be close to her children. She was a member of Temple Beth Tefilloh in Brunswick, past president of the Junior Women’s Club, past president of the Temple Sisterhood, and past president of the Brunswick Jaycettes’s. She was also a member of the American Heart Association, Manna House and the Island Players. Survivors include her daughters and son in laws, Cindee Gold (Michael), and Robyn Weiner (Michael); grandchildren, Ilissa Gold, Benjamin Gold, Alyson Weiner, and David Weiner. The family would like to extend their thanks especially to Cumberland Assisted Living, staff of Clarebridge, and Mrs. Ruth Mitchell for taking such good care of their mother. Funeral services were held Sun., Sept. 8 at 10 a.m. at Temple Beth Tefilloh with Rabbi Rachael Bregman officiating. Interment followed at Palmetto Cemetery. Pallbearers: Steven Schreiber, Frank Baker, John Baker, Kenny Baker, Steven Liebowitz, and Eric Drayer. Memorial contributions for those who wish to do so may be made to Abe’s Garden Alzheimer’s Care and Research, 618 Church St., Suite 220, Nashville, TN 37203, or Temple Beth Tefilloh, 1326 Egmont St. Brunswick, GA 31520. Chapman Funeral Chapel and Crematory, Inc. of Brunswick was in charge of arrangements.

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JEWISH PUZZLER

by David Benkof

Across 1. Skewer 5. Drenched (in) 10. Take a___at 14. Kudos for a masseur 15. American ___ (U.S. territory) 16. “The ___” (traslation of “Hatikva”) 17. Fork finger 18. 2013 Oscars producer 20. Rabbit, e.g.

22. Eva and Zsa Zsa 23. Refusenik Nudel 24. Key on a keyboard’s bottom row 25. Organism’s heredity traits 30. Roman Vishniac specialty 34. Billy Joel played a concert there 35. Lea Michele on “Glee,” e.g.

37. ___ -surface missiles 38. City where Leonard Slatkin made his mark (abbr.)

39. He sang “Hello Muddah, Hello Fadduh” 41. Dan Glickman’s Cabinet dept., once 42. Start a golf game 44. Carries out 45. Daniel Radcliffe had one on his forehead in the “Harry Potter” movies

46. Google founder Brin 48. Foliage 50. One of Gene’s badmates in “Kiss” 51. Dine late 52. Attractive young guy 55. Filling materials 60. 20th century Talmudic scholar in England and Israel 62. Sound from a swallow?

63. Einstein specialty 64. Israeli seaport 65. It often comes before “we forget” 66. Shucks 67. Sees 68. “___ Wide Shut” (Kubrick’s last film)

9. Second Temple prophet 10. Name for boys born on Saturday 11. ___ list 12. On ___ with (equal) 13. Shahn and Bernanke 19. Third Israeli presidet Shazar 21. Acknowledged that the Torah was back in the ark 25. Sudden breezes 26. Ronald Lauder’s mother

27. One of God’s Hebrew names 28. Said “not guilty,” say 29. Jewish ritual fruit 31. “Leaning Forward” author 32. Short story-writer Keret 33. Word to say during the Ten Days of Repentance 36. Hebrew grain measure 39. Non-paper money 40. Suffix of enzymes 43. Idi Amin, by birth

45. Cuddle together 47. Green-lights 49. Class for new Americans: Abbr.

52. Like Arad 53. Tristan Tzara’s movement 54. “Bullets ___ Broadway” (1994 Woody Allen movie) 55. French phone greeting 56. Kosher-keeping Jews don’t mix it with milk 57. Buchwald and Garfunkel 58. Writer’s inspiration 59. Some cops: Abbr.

61. Test the water?

Last week’s answers

Down 1. ___ Mare (whence Satmar Hasidism) 2. Tylenol target 3. Texas Rangers second baseman 4. Herzl of political Zionism 5. “East River” author Sholem 6. Suffix with soft or hard 7. Moroccan-born singer Jo 8. “___ says to the guy...”

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