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Israeli Pride

GOOD NEWS MADE IN THE JEWISH STATE THIS PAST WEEK THREE ISRAELI NOBEL PRIZE WINNERS. Arieh Warshel, an Israeliborn scientist, shared the 2013 Nobel Prize for Chemistry with Martin Karplus and Michael Levitt for predicting chemical processes. All three are Jewish, and Levitt has Israeli and U.S. citizenship. Additionally, Belgian’s Nobel laureate for Physics, Francois Englert, is a Sackler Professor at the Tel Aviv University School of Physics and Astronomy.

APPLE BUYS CUE. 21-year-old Israeli entrepreneur Daniel Gross has just sold his personal assistant app “Cue” to Apple for a grand sum of $40 million. Cue is a program that searches for keywords in a person’s Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter accounts – without having to sign in to any of them. To heighten the politics, Apple could use Cue to help compete with

Google Now. CANADA HELPS CLEAN UP KISHON RIVER. Israel, who has some of the most advanced desalination and irrigation systems in the world, has turned to her Canadian friends to help cleanse the water of its own Kishon River.

ISRAELI ORGANIZES EUROPEAN SEMINAR AGAINST FEMICIDE. Israeli researcher Shalva Weil has brought delegates from across 26 countries to Hebrew University in order to initiate action against the widespread murder of women in Europe. Up to now, little has been done to address the terrible increasing numbers of “honor killings” happening in Europe right now.

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POLICE VOLUNTEERS SAVE THREE LIVES. Three passengers were waiting by their broken down car late one night on the Tel-Aviv to Jerusalem highway. Volunteer policemen Moshe Appelbaum and Shalom Levy spotted them and moved them to the opposite carriageway. Only moments later, a passing car slammed straight into the stranded vehicle.

ISRAELI HOSPITAL SAVES ELECTROCUTED STUDENT. David Fintzi, a Romanian Jew, struck an electric cable as he leaned out of a train window; roughly 27,000-volts set him on fire

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Fintzi is alive.

A (DENTAL) BRIDGE TO PEACE. Dr. Adam Stabholz, the past dean of the Hebrew University dental school, joined with Dr. Musa Bajali, head of the dental school at Al-Quds University to form the new Alliance for Oral Health Across Borders. They share the exciting but ambitious goal of promoting peace globally through oral health.

ONE YEAR AT HADASSAH HOSPITAL. In the last 12 months, Jerusalem’s Hadassah hospital treated nearly one million patients, including 137,142 emergency cases. They also performed 4,318,652 lab tests and delivered 10,971 babies.

2000-YEAR-OLD VILLAGE UNEARTHED. August of 2013 brought us a new, fascinating archeological discovery. Shikhin, found in the Galilee, is one of the earliest known villages from the Second Temple period and is mentioned in the Jewish Talmud and by (Flavius) Josephus.

MORE DATES FROM LESS WATER. The yield from this year’s date crop in the Arava desert region is expected to reach 7,500 tons – which is an increase of almost 20 percent from last year’s harvest. The high yields have been accompanied by a wonderful 20 percent reduction in water consumption. Israel’s total annual date crop is expected to reach a very impressive 34,000 tons.

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‘Milking the Humiliation Cow’

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fter groveling, twisting and twirling to the Turks infantile demands, Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu is now being demanded to do more.

More than six months after doing the impossible and apologizing for no real reason to the Turkish Prime Minister Tayyip Egdoran and trying to rehabilitate the broken diplomatic relationship between the two countries, the Turkish President said in an interview with Yedioth Aharonoth that “Israel apologized too late.”

The apology he is referring to is the one for the Marmara incident from over three years ago. In May 2010, a flotilla by the name of MV Mavi Marmara approached Gaza’s shore, as people onboard presented themselves as activists carrying humanitarian aid.

Israeli Naval Forces communicated with people onboard, informing them that a naval blockade over the Gaza area was in force and ordered the ship to follow them to Ashdod Port, where they can arrange the humanitarian aid to be delivered to the citizens of Gaza, or to be boarded.

They declined.

An IDF naval unit was then sent to enforce the naval blockade and a fire exchange ignited.

The activists attacked the soldiers with weapons they had on board, as the soldiers took over the ship. In this incident nine Turks that were on the ship were killed.

Although Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that “the Mavi Marmara did not carry any humanitarian aid, except for the passengers’ personal belongings,” the Turkish government put on quite a show for the media and public, presenting the story as if the helpless peace activists on board were attacked for trying to help the people of Gaza.

That claim was, of course, supported by the already then biased UN Human Rights Council (the same council that is too busy condemning Israel that it keeps missing actual human rights violations in Syria, China and Africa.)

That incident, following a list of small diplomatic incidents, led to a rupture in the Israel-Turkey relationship, stopping almost completely the massive Israeli tourism to Turkey. To make things worse, over a year ago, the Turkish government held a “show trial” in Turkey, where four former IDF commanders, including former

chief of staff Gabi Ashkenazi, were accused of serious crimes.

At the same time, the Israeli government made attempts to tell the public what really happened on that deck, but no one wanted the beautiful story of the Israeli aggressor against the helpless peace activists ruined.

differences amongst themselves than with Israel, being Israel’s friend can only do good for Turkey, as opposed to announcing before the Arab world that Egdoran is now the king of the Middle East.

work at Camp Coleman after finishing her military service in the IDF. She is now back in Israel, working as a journalist.

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About six months ago, Netanyahu did the impossible and threw years of persuasion attempts down the drain.

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He spoke on the phone with Egdoran for the first time since 2009, and voiced regret for the loss of life in the incident while apologizing for any mistakes that led to the death of the nine Turkish activists.

Netanyahu sent the message to the Israeli public that he still knows the truth and that it is the only way to rehabilitate the Israel-Turkey relationship. After going through an even bigger humiliation when Egdoran hung insulting posters of Netanyahu on the streets of Turkey, it appeared as if Israel and Turkey renewed their diplomatic relationship.

Now, after Israel’s tourism to Turkey was fully renewed, earning the Turkish government some serious money, they are trying to milk the humiliation cow yet again. The Turkish government not only claims that the apology came “too late,” but also presented Netanyahu with two more demands in order to restore diplomatic relations between the countries.

The second demand, after the apology, is payment of restitution to the families of the nine killed. Israel was willing to pay. However, according to Yedioth Aharonoth, Israel wanted the payments to be defined as “assistance to families,” while Turkey insisted on defining the payment as “restitution for the deaths of nine Turkish civilians,” which means this demand is still under a disagreement.

The third demand presented by Turkey was the removal of the Israeli blockade on Gaza. If the first two demands could be achieved at the price of Israel bending and being humiliated, the third one is practically impossible, and both sides know it.

Erdogan is playing a juvenile game which he believes will advance his unrealistic desire to revive the Ottoman Empire. However, putting Netanyahu’s patience to the test over and over again will eventually do him no good.

His dreams of becoming a mighty ruler will hurt the Turkish economy, which is being constantly fed by massive Israeli tourism. Moreover, in the burning Middle East, where Arab countries have more non-negotiable

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Christopher Columbus and Modeling

IMMORAL MAN, ABUSIVE OCCUPATION GLORIFIED FOR ALL THE WRONG REASONS

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don’t know if I’ve just been reading the wrong pop-culture news sources or if a pattern is truly occurring, but it sure seems like it to me.

For the past couple weeks, head-

lines have been reading “More Models Come Forward with Allegations against Fashion Photographers” (Jezebel), or “Beauty Isn’t Everything, Trust Me I’m a Model” (Cameron Russel on TED).

It seems to me that the past month has contained more coming out stories about the dangerous and

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degrading life of modeling than in the past year.

A lot of kudos to the models who are standing up against eating disorders and sexual abuse, as well as trying to send the message (one that their careers haven’t exactly supported) to younger kids, especially girls, that beauty is not just about the body.

Yet, the modeling business is still running smoothly and no one has suggested any long-term changes.

Last Monday, October 14th, America celebrated Columbus Day. Many historical myths have been mixed up with the story of Columbus over the years – Columbus being the first explorer, his colleagues believing the world was flat, etc. – that our schools are (hopefully) working to right.

And it’s no wonder we’ve been covering him up with glory. It’s not simply that he wasn’t the first to discover the “new world”; we can handle some misinformation. It’s a question of who he was as a person.

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“In 1492, Columbus sailed the ocean blue,” and then he got to the New World and then . . . he enslaved all the natives. Enslaved the men, raped the women, and cut off the ears of the rebels to make his point.

Yet, same as always, we still have Columbus Day every single year.

What does this have to do with the new anti-model modeling agenda?

American media and our culture in general are very pro-modeling. Our advertisements are fairly objectifying (to men and women) and our models are still mistreated and abused; but modeling is just part of how our media runs.

It’s time to stop relying on tradition. Models are beginning to tell us, all around, that it’s a bad business.

It’s one we don’t need to support.

If you look at advertisements, you’ll see, overwhelmingly, that the models have the same unhealthy body, picked and pressed to look the way photoshoppers want it to. It’s having a major impact.

Recent statistics show that young teens see about 500 advertisements a day between TV time, the internet, signs, and magazines. About 65 percent of women and girls in America report having eating disorders.

Society doesn’t change quickly.

But what we as people with voices and hearts choose to idolize and appreciate make a huge impact. We still have Columbus Day, despite the historical proof that Columbus was a violent, immoral human being.

Frankly, from a historical stand point, Christopher Columbus was not a very nice man. So why do we celebrate Columbus Day? Because it’s just what we do in America.

And we still glorify the modeling industry, despite proof that both its workers and its watchers suffer from it. So even though all the facts are on the table, we don’t want to change anything because change is hard.

You can argue that we don’t do much celebrating – most people don’t really remember what day it is, myself included – and that it doesn’t matter, and so we can call it whatever we want.

Well, change may be hard, but without it, we’re celebrating violence and self-hate as building blocks of our country. Is this really the America you want to live in?

Hopefully, we’re at least a little bit ashamed of our ancestry, but we’re happy we have America and it’s a good reminder to be kind and get back some good karma.

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Health Insurance Options Under ObamaCare

USEFUL TIPS ON CONTROLING YOUR COMPANY’S COVERAGE WITHOUT BREAKING THE BANK

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o you own or work for a ‘small’ business? If so, you may be overwhelmed with all of the information regarding the Affordable Care Act that goes into effect Jan. 1, 2014.

Asasmallbusinessowneroremployee, you have many things to consider in how you choose your health insurance coverage.

A small business is defined as a business with fewer than 50 full-time equivalent employees. Full time is defined as 30 or more hours worked per week. Small businesses are not required by law to provide health insurance to their employees although many of them would like to do so.

Smallbusinessescanbenefitfrom a group health insurance plan for their employees. Not only do employees appreciate this protection, but businesses can generally tax-deduct 100 percent of their premiums on qualifying group health plans and potentially reduce their payroll taxes.

Employeesmaypaytheirportion of their monthly premiums with pretax dollars.

Small businesses that provide health insurance for their employees have traditionally paid higher rates than large business, roughly 18 percent higher. This is because a small business plan’s risk was spread over a relatively small pool of insured individuals.

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Asmallnumberofillnessesorinjuries could greatly increase premiums. Plus, the accounts themselves were relatively small. When dealing with insurers, small business owners had very little bargaining power.

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Ifyoucurrentlyhavehealthinsurance through your employer, nothing should change unless the insurance carrier no longer offers your current plan. They will then offer you an alternative option to help you.

Ifyoudon’thaveemployer-based health insurance, there is a new program under the Small Business Health Options Program (SHOP),

created by the Affordable Care Act and opening for business on Nov. 1. Small business owners now may have many more affordable options.

the SHOP Marketplace. They offer similar benefits, but differ based on how enrollees and the plan share the costs of care.

The SHOP is a marketplace where small business owners can buy affordable health insurance. Risks are pooled across large numbers of insured individuals, and SHOP has the massive purchasing power to negotiate the best rates with participating insurance companies. The result should be lower-cost options.

In2014,SHOPisopentoemployers with 50 or fewer full-time equivalent (FTE) employees.

Each state has a SHOP marketplace. Just like the marketplaces for individuals, the SHOP exchanges offer four levels of coverage: bronze, silver, gold and platinum. All cover the 10 essential benefits required by ACA, but each has different levels of deductibles and co-payments, and different provider network options.

Smallbusinessesthatplantouse SHOP must offer coverage to all of their full-time employees (as previously defined) and at least 70 percent of full-time employees must enroll in a SHOP plan.

SHOPvastlysimplifiesadministration of a health insurance program for small businesses.

Employerspayonelumpsumto the SHOP, and the SHOP distributes this payment to the various insurers. Small business employers can enroll online, on their own or with the help of an agent, broker or other assistance. Open enrollment is yearround.

SHOP participants with fewer than 25 employees who earn less than an average of $50,000 a year are eligible for an expanded Small Business Healthcare Tax Credit. Beginning in 2014, the tax credit is available only through SHOP.

This tax credit covers as much as 50 percent of the employer contribution toward premium costs for eligible employers with low-to-moderate wage workers. It is good for two years. Employers can still deduct from taxes the portion of premium costs not covered by the tax credit.

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Whenyoucompareplansforyour business, you’ll notice that the plans are put into categories: bronze, silver, gold & platinum. The categories describe the way your employees and the plan can expect to share costs for health care.

The category has nothing to do with the quality of care a plan provides. All plans offered through the SHOP must provide a set of essential health benefits. What you can expect to pay for things like deductibles, copayments and out of pocket expenses depend on which plan category you choose.

Aswithallhealthplans,youand your employees have to pay a monthly premium. You can decide up front exactly how much you can afford to contribute towards your employees’ premium costs, so you have more control over your company’s health coverage spending.

When comparing plans, how much your employees have to pay out of pocket is just as important as the premium cost. The plan with the lowest premium may not provide you or your employees with the best overall

value.

There is a direct relationship to premiums and out of pocket costs.

Premiums are usually lower for plans that pay a smaller share of medical costs when you get care. For example, with a Bronze plan, your employees will probably pay a lower premium than they would for a Gold plan. But they’ll probably pay more when they go to the doctor.

Platinumplansgenerallyhave the highest monthly premiums and lowest out-of-pocket costs for services. They will likely provide better financial protection if you use a lot of services or have a major health crisis.

In general, when choosing health coverage for your business, keep this in mind: the lower the premium, the higher the out-of-pocket costs. The higher the premium, the lower the out-of-pocket costs.

This year promises to be an interesting one, to say the least, with all of the changes in our healthcare system. This small business program is a critical component to allowing everyone the option of having health insurance.

Andy Siegel, a native of Atlanta and graduate of the University of Georgia, is the president of Siegel Insurance Inc. and vice president of Independent Insurance Agents of Georgia.

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Affordable Healthcare Act Confusion No More THE MJCCA AND THE AARP ARE HERE TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTIONS

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he Affordable Care Act will greatly expand the health care benefits being offered to the 55 million Americans with no health coverage, as well as the millions more who are underinsured.

TheMarcusJewishCommunity Center of Atlanta and AARP Georgia will host a workshop on Oct. 29 from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Center to discuss what the health care reform law means for Georgians.

“There is still a lot of confusion over the new law, who it is supposed to help, and how they can get assistance,” said Kathy Floyd, Associate State Director of AARP Georgia. “We will host a panel of experts who can answer questions, and we will have trained navigators on site who can help people sign up for coverage.”

Georgiayieldedtheroleofestablishing and running online health-

care exchanges, or marketplaces, for individuals and small businesses in the state to the U.S. government.

Severalinsurancecompaniesare offering plans beginning in October 2013 for Jan. 1, 2014, coverage.

InGeorgia,therehavebeenconflicting assessments of the cost of policies offered through the exchanges.

To ensure that healthcare is affordable, a worker who makes between 100 percent of the federal poverty guideline and 400 percent (or approximately $11,490 and $45,960 per year) is eligible for subsidies.

Unfortunately,sinceGovernor Deal has opted not to expand Medicaid, those who make less than 100 percent of the federal poverty level are not eligible for these tax credits and fall into a coverage gap.

ManyoftheseGeorgianswillremain uncovered and will continue to receive sporadic care at free clinics or turn to emergency rooms when their

health problems become more severe.

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Toning Up, Slimming Down, Without the ‘Lipo’ AMERICA SHIFTS TOWARDS A GENTLER, NEW SCULPTING PROCEDURE

This deceptively complexsounding procedure was developed in Europe in 2005 and has finally made its way to the U.S.

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mericans have been looking for answers to both major and minor physical pet-peeves for decades.

est technology, you can break down the cell membrane of the fat cells and basically get rid of them.”

The treatment is ideal for patients who are average to moderately overweight, especially individuals looking to get rid of that extra bit of belly or extra weight around their thighs.

Ultrasound cavitation is a non-invasive, localized fat-reduction treatment that effectively “bursts” fat cells instantly and has been termed “non-surgical liposuction.”

It’s a painless procedure that some people compare to a deep massage.

Liposuction and abdominoplasty (tummy tucks) still reign supreme however, a new and less invasive option are started to gain traction for body-toning issues.

“Let’s say if somebody is working out hard and they still can’t get the six pack,” said Dr. Sereda, “Well, they can’t get the six pack because the tissue is not going away.

You’re not gonna decrease the number of fat cells. They can only go down in size so much. You have to go on a super low calorie diet, you have to run and you have to almost be a professional athlete to get into that condition. But with this, you are able to do a kind of body sculpting.”

Dr. Dmitry Sereda, of Atlanta Total Wellness, is one of the first doctors in the area to use the technology.

The 16th annual procedural statistics report from ASAPS indicates that cosmetic, minimally-invasive procedures increased by over 10 percent in 2012. It would appear that people are looking to less expensive, non-surgical procedures for issues with body fat, including an innovative new method called “ultrasound cavitation.”

“Most of the fat cells, either you’re born with or you acquire until around age 14 or 15, that’s it,” said Dr. Sereda. “Once you get them, you have a certain number of them and they can grow in size. So that’s why liposuction works. But with the new-

Ultrasound cavitation boasts permanent, often immediate results in the reduction of fat cells.

There’s also a good chance that such creative new approaches in the area of plastic surgery may soon limit other types of more invasive procedures.

Another bit of good news is that the new procedure is much more affordable than more traditional methods that have been around for decades.

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ung cancer is the number one cancer killer in America. With over 155,000 deaths per year, lung cancer kills more people than breast, colon and prostate cancer combined.

Lung cancer can be highly curable when found early, but it has been historically difficult to detect, until now.

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Research shows that screening using a low-dose CT scan can help detect early lung cancer before clinical signs or symptoms become evident.

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Screening for lung cancer is not a one time test, but a process that involves a periodic evaluation of your lungs over time to look for newly emerging cancer. The capability of CT scanners to detect tiny lung nodules and to compare the nodules for changes in size over time is critical to the screening process.

Let’s say you’ve never smoked or quit years ago. Are you still at risk for lung cancer?

Former smokers represent 60 percent of all lung cancer cases. The longer you have stopped smoking, the lower your risk of lung cancer relative to someone who continues to smoke; however, smoking does permanent damage to the lungs, so the increased risk of lung cancer never totally resolves.

ages 55 to 75 screened with CT scans compared to those screened with chest x-rays. Anyone 50 years of age or older with a history of smoking, secondhand tobacco smoke exposure or exposure to occupational or environmental cancer causing substances is eligible. You are not eligible for this screening exam if you:

Yes, smoking is the leading cause of lung cancer; however, it is not the only cause. Statistics show one in five women and one in 12 men diagnosed with lung cancer have never smoked.

Secondhand smoke also exposure increases your risk.

• Have had a chest CT within the past 12 months

Other risk factors include exposure to environmental and occupational carcinogens. You may also be at increased risk if you have a family history of lung cancer.

Who is eligible for this screening?

The data from a national screening trial found 20 percent fewer lung cancer deaths among heavy smokers

• Have a history of pulmonary fibrosis • Are pregnant • Have a history of cancer (except non-melanoma skin cancer) unless disease-free for five years For those who don’t meet the above screening criteria, a physician’s order is required. If you are concerned about lung cancer and considering a screening CT, speak to your physician about the risks and benefits.

How much does this screening cost?

The fee for a Lung Cancer Screening is $199 for an individual or $299 per couple, which is due at the time of service. Cash, credit or check is accepted. This fee is all-inclusive and includes the CT scan, interpretation by a board-certified radiologist and review of the results by a board-certified pulmonologist (lung specialist).

Will my insurance cover the cost of my screening exam?

CT scans to screen a person without symptoms for lung cancer are not yet covered by Medicare, nor most insurance companies. We are hopeful this may change in the future. In the meantime, you may use a Flexible Spending or Healthcare Savings Account to pay for the exam, and it may be tax deductible as a medical expense.

More Info: To schedule your Lung Cancer Screening, call (770) 956-STAR (7827). For those without physicians for screenings call (678) 594-4302

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So How’s Your Hearing?

SCHEDULE A TEST, POSSIBLY CHANGE YOUR LIFE

BY DAY PETERSON

SPECIAL FOR THE AJT

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any people are unaware that their hearing is changing year by year.

But hearing loss can creep up on you in very small steps: just a little loss, then just a little more.

Because your hearing is getting worse gradually, you just get used to it and consider your hearing to be as good as it ever was.

ter compensate for additional hearing loss.

Also, if your hearing aid is over five years old, you might want to think about updating what you have now with something newer. Technological advancements in recent years have led to better aids that can improve your hearing ability.

Besides checking for hearing loss, a

hearing test might also detect a medical problem in its early stages, or discover a buildup of earwax.

If you have ever said, “I wish I could hear better,” now is the time for action.

Good hearing is a gift to yourself, but also to everyone with whom you have contact. Schedule a comprehensive hearing test today.

audiologist and works for the Atlanta Speech School. The school has an Adult Audiology Clinic that offers a variety of services, including comprehensive hearing tests and hearing aid selection and fitting. For more information or to make an appointment, call (404) 2335332.

Day Peterson, M.S., CCC-A, is an adult

Sometimes the hearing gets poorer in only one ear, and you are not always aware that the better ear is now carrying the brunt of the hearing duties.

Frequently the person who has the loss is not the one who notices that his or her hearing is not as acute as it once was. A spouse or other family member, or even a friend, might be the one to tell you that you seem to have a hearing problem.

They might notice that you aren’t picking up on conversations or not participating in family gatherings or group activities as often as you used to.

If you now have, or have ever had, a noisy job or hobby where you are exposed to loud levels of sound, you are at risk of damage to your hearing. Be sure to get your hearing tested and be faithful about the use of hearing protection.

If you are over the age of 60, and have not had a hearing test in the last five years, you should have your hearing evaluated and compared to the results of previous tests to determine whether your hearing acuity is stable, or diminishing.

If you already wear hearing instruments, it’s important to get your hearing tested every two to three years, or sooner if you notice a change in your hearing. Today’s hearing aids can usually be computer-adjusted to bet-

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No matter your age, if you have not had a hearing evaluation as an adult, you should have your hearing tested even if you think you hear well. It’s important to have a test of your hearing now so that when it does change as you get older, you have already established a baseline to check against.

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It’s a Balancing Act

NUTRITION, DIET REMAIN IMPORTANT EVEN IN OUR ‘GOLDEN’ YEARS

BY SALLIE W. BOYLES

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ere are a few words that might sound familiar: “I made your favorite dish!”

bones!”

“Put some meat on your

“Eat your vegetables!”

Undoubtedly, the world would perish from malnutrition without mothers and grandmothers to entice everyone – l loved ones and strangers, babies and grownups – to sit down and eat!

Adult children and grandchildren, therefore, are often unprepared when they realize that the women who so painstakingly provided such delicious, healthy meals their entire lives are not properly feeding their own bodies.

Many seniors, in fact, are either subsisting on junk food or barely eating anything.

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Unfortunately, poor eating habits, which unnecessarily cause and complicate a host of related health issues, are common among the elderly.

Seniors’ health issues associated with inferior diets can be serious, ranging from memory and depression problems to dehydration and diabetes.

The reasons they fail to maintain nutritional health vary.

Many elderly people can’t taste foods the way they once did, so they lose their appetites or gravitate to sugary, salty foods with more flavor. In other situations, complicated grocery shopping lists and meal preparation become too much to handle, so seniors on their own rely on simple-to-make, familiar options that they assume are healthy.

“When our CareMinders’ specialists initially visit homes of prospective care recipients to assess their individual needs, it is not unusual for us to find

their kitchen cabinets full of Campbell’s soups – often one of every variety from the grocery store shelf,” says Lisa Reisman, owner of CareMinders Home Care of Sandy Springs and DunCheryl Orlansky (Right), Registered Dietitian Nutritionwoody. ist for the Laureate Medical Group discusses healthy meal planning for Sylvia Cooper (center) with Ena “While canned soups Dawes, caregiver for CareMinders Home Care . aren’t the worst possible choice on occasion, they are typically loaded with salt and other additives, yet lack valuable nutrients. who regularly weighed the pros and A young and healthy college kid might cons of what her mother ate. “My subsist on ramen noodles for a period 93-year-old mother use to say to me, ‘I of time without major complications, love hot dogs,’ and, ‘Let me eat what but an older person is more likely to I like.’ She had a medical history of suffer physically and mentally without congestive heart failure and high blood pressure, so highly salty foods like hot the proper nutrition.” dogs were not dietary ‘approved’. The Regular meals are important at balancing act of what seniors should any age. have to eat, what they want to eat, “Yet eating well is all the more im- and what a senior or senior residence perative as we age to make sure we are can afford to budget are all part of the getting the nutrients we need,” said equation.”

Cheryl Orlansky, a registered dietitian Additionally, concerned loved ones nutritionist and certified diabetes edutend to question the merit of withcator with Laureate Medical Group. holding favorite foods when enjoying a “Seniors, especially, should consume decadent éclair or basket of fries is a enough protein from beans, nuts or highlight when many other pleasures seeds, or lean animal protein like fish, no longer exist in a person’s life. Nevchicken or beef.” ertheless, moderation is wise.

Orlansky adds that Fiber from “Just as our mothers and grandwhole grains is another critical commothers served our favorite treats now ponent for seniors, as is calcium from and then,” adds Reisman, “we also leafy green or low-fat dairy products. need to help our elderly loved ones by Fiber rich and water rich fruits and managing how much sugar, salt, and vegetables are also vital. alcohol they consume.”

“Choose colorful fruits and vegetables,” Orlansky advises. “They deliver the most fiber, energy and antioxidants in addition to vitamins that can help boost the immune system.”

Often, she explains, their intense cravings for sweets or fried foods wreak havoc on the older person’s body. “Maybe one slice of chocolate cake on Friday night is enough to sat Making a healthy meal does not isfy the yearning without creating a have to entail a major undertaking. health problem,” she said.

Orlansky suggests frozen microwave- Adult children and grandchildren able vegetables – without any butter also need to become educated. or cheesy sauces – in manageable por “Take time to discuss nutrition with tions that can steam right in the bag. your loved one and his or her primary “Soups, which include water and care physician,” Reisman concludes. can be a good source of fiber, protein “If you have additional questions, meet and vegetables, are great if you go for with a nutritionist. From there, make a lower-sodium, frozen option like Ta- sure that you or your loved one’s carebatchnik,” she says. givers have complete dietary instruc Seniors who live independently are tions, along with ideal meal options not the only ones at risk. Many who and recipes.” reside with loved ones or in assisted For more information about CareMindliving consume unhealthy foods on a ers Home Care, call (770) 551-9533 or regular basis, either by choice or as a visit www.caremindersdunwoody.com. result of what others serve them.

“Nutrition for the elderly is a balancing act,” says Paula Freedman,

Health & Wellness It can save yours too. Research has shown that through early detection and removal of colon polyps during a colonoscopy, colon cancer can actually be prevented.

Battle of the ‘Bulge’

The Board Certified physicians of Atlanta Gastroenterology Associates are asking men and women over the age of 50, or anyone with a family history of colon cancer, to take charge of their health and get a screening colonoscopy.

GOOD, NUTRITIOUS FOOD, EXERCISE THE PRESCRIPTION FOR A HEALTHY LIFE

BY DR. JEFF HOPKINS AND DR. JONATHAN WINNER SPECIAL FOR THE AJT

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re you one of the millions of parents or grandparents who worry whether your child or grandchild is or will become obese?

Did you know that obesity related diseases kill more Americans yearly than AIDS, all cancers and all accidents together?

Too many of us are overweight – just look around. By looking at people at parks, sporting events, shopping malls and schools, we can see just how widespread the problem is across the nation.

Our society makes it difficult not to become obese.

We stop for gas and drop into the food mart for a fattening treat. At the grocery store, a package of 12 snack cakes cost less than a few oranges.

Our schools are continually cutting physical education and recess.

With our busy lives, it’s much easier to go use the drive through at a fast food restaurant than to make a well balanced nutritious meal at home.

According to the Centers for Disease Control, in the last two decades the prevalence of children who are obese has doubled and tripled for adolescents. One-third of children and teens are overweight and 16 percent are obese.

One way to quantify the problem is to measure a person’s BMI or body mass index, which is a calculation of their weight and height. Anybody whose BMI is at the 85 – 95 percent level is considered overweight and those above 95 percent are considered obese.

When these issues start during childhood, they can lead to serious complications later in childhood or as an adult. The main concerns are high cholesterol with fat deposits in the arteries, insulin resistance leading to type 2 diabetes, fatty liver disease, gall stones, high blood pressure, sleep apnea and emotional difficulties such as depression, just to name a few.

Even some cancers are related to being overweight.

If we are to improve this epidemic, we all must eat healthier. Most infants and young children eat when they are hungry and stop when they

are full. A parent’s job is to plan, prepare and provide a healthy balanced meal three times a day with a small balanced snack one or two times during the day.

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The child chooses how much to eat and parents should avoid forcing the child to “clean the plate.”

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We need to encourage our children to eat fruits and vegetables several times daily. We need to stop all the sugary drinks, juices and sports drinks. Children over two should have only skim milk and water. Also, we need to encourage high fiber foods.

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The other critical part is exercising.

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Children today are watching more television, playing more video games and spending more time in front of screens than ever before. We need to get our children outside playing like many of us did as children.

Kids need at least one to two hours of physical activity per day. Since this activity should be fun, children need to be involved in deciding what they do for exercise. Simple activities like bike riding, jumping rope, playing 10-02-13_ATLHearinga_Layout 1 9/30/13 2:24 PM Page 1 with a hula-hoop, basketball or even tag are all good forms of outdoor exercise.

Even if there is only time for a quick family walk or game between dinner and bedtime, every little bit helps.

Inside activities include dancing, tumbling, playing chase, using a hula-hoop or very active video games.

Screen time should be under two hours a day and there should be no

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hat is Children Read? It’s a program, founded by Marlene Zeiler, based on the belief that all preschool children can become avid readers.

Zeiler grew up in New York City, went to grade school and high school there, and then attended Mt. Holyoke College and graduated from Stanford University.

When she was 21, Zeiler married an Emory psychologist, now retired, and together they raised four children in Atlanta after stops in California, New York, Massachusetts, and Iowa.

Following a career as a mental health behavioral therapist and teacher / trainer for two mental health institutions in Georgia, Zeiler found her true calling in the book business.

She started Tall Tales Book Shop in 1979. It was open 10 hours a day and Zeiler worked alone for the first eight months, then hired a part-time employee to work two nights a week.

This was a labor of love.

Tall Tales was a general independent bookstore catering to an intelligent clientele. The store always had a strong children’s section and a deep back list which balanced the current New York Times favorites.

The store never lowered its standards, and it was not long before the neighborhood responded. It grew into a successful oasis for readers that continued under Zeiler’s guidance for 34 years.

The store was sold in June, but Zeiler returns on Wednesdays to see old friends and talk books.

She didn’t immediately hit on the idea of Children Read after retiring. The first step in that direction was during a morning walk when she heard an interview on public radio with Dana Swope of the Children’s Book Bank in Portland, Ore. Swope detailed her horror after hearing the statistics of how unprepared low income children are for kindergarten. She was about to donate her own family’s books, but the dismal statistics became a catalyst for her to start the Children’s Book Bank.

Here’s some of the troubling data Swope discovered: ● A 1990 MIT study reported that middle income children are read to an average of 1,200 hours by the time they reach kindergarten, while lower income children are read to for 25 hours. ● A 1996 study found that 61 percent of low income children have no children’s books in the home. ● In 1991, kindergarten teachers reported that 35 percent of their students

arrive at school unprepared and The National Research Council reported that “Just as a child develops language skills long before being able to speak, the child also develops literacy skills long before being able to read.” ● A 1988 study found that 88 percent of children who have difficulty reading at the end of the first grade will display similar difficulties at the end of the fourth grade.

Swope’s reaction to all this troubling data was to start the Children’s Book Bank. To date, it has distributed over 100,000 books to underprivileged preschool children.

Research strongly suggests that giving books to very young children works.

A 2003 study found that the vast majority of families receiving books say they read to their child almost every day.

Zeiler’s path and future goals became clear.

Children Read, an Atlanta organization modeled on Portland’s Children’s Book Bank, would bring books to underprivileged children. Everyone that Zeiler mentioned the idea to was enthusiastic and encouraging.

Children Read’s mission is to collect new and gently used picture books and distribute them to youngsters at Head Start and other low income nursery schools. This will be the first time that many of these children have ever held or had a book of their own.

Children Read is now reaching out to individuals, elementary school classes, faith groups, Girl and Boy Scouts – in fact, anyone – wanting to become involved in a community service project to benefit a needy child.

Donations of books are essential for Children Read to reach its goal. Many households have books which children have outgrown, books that would be a miracle for other younger children to have and be able to treasure as their own.

Zeiler’s ex-bookstore landlord has donated office space to Children Read where volunteers will spruce up gently used books and store them for eventual giveaway.

But first things first, and that means the need for an avalanche of books.

More info: Donated books can be dropped off for Children Read at Tall Tales Book Shop in Toco Hill Shopping Center and the Little Shop of Stories in Decatur.

Zeiler can be reached by e-mail at childrenread@earthlink.net or by phone at (404) 237-2017.

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Enhance Your Most Important Social Asset - Your Smile A CONFIDENT SMILE MAKES ALL THE DIFFERENCE IN THE WORLD By kristalyn L. mumaw

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cientific research has shown that smiling makes one appear more confident, youthful, and successful while reducing stress and boosting your immune system. Smiling is a great way to keep yourself happy, stand out from the crowd and improve your daily life.

So, why are you letting tooth discoloration, old fillings or chipped/misaligned teeth hinder all the rewards a confident smile can bring you?

Dr. Jeffrey Priluck of Dentistry with a Difference in Dunwoody can help you realize all these benefits with his advanced Smile Enhancement Program. It is a customized procedure to correct tooth size and contour, defective restorations, and unattractive color resulting in a smile rejuvenation.

Dr. Priluck utilizes state-of – the-art porcelain veneer design and placement to create that harmonious smile that best represents you.

His Smile Enhancement procedure begins with Dr. Priluck conduct-

with the finished veneers being placed in one appointment where no anesthesia or temporary restorations are required.

The average cost per tooth is $1700.

ing a careful smile analysis to precisely measure and record the exact size for your teeth in your smile’s visual plane.

He works with you to determine your final desired visual effect and style to then masterfully create a veneer design to send to the laboratory.

Dr. Priluck is recognized in the art of modern dental techniques and holds a Mastership of the Academy of General Dentistry which is Within a couple awarded to less than of days, you receive 1 percent of dentists a personalized renworld-wide. He is dering of the proDr. Priluck is in the 1 percent of dentists also a member of the posed veneer design worldwide to achieve the Mastership of Academy of Cosmetic for your approval. the Academy of General Dentistryî Dentistry and is a Once satisfaction is Fellow of the Acadensured, the paper thin, non-invasive, no-drill veneers emy of Implantology. will be crafted by our laboratory.

With a 30 year ongoing invest The final step involves the placement and bonding of each veneer to your natural tooth, completing your smile masterpiece.

The journey to your beautifully enriched smile takes a few weeks,

ment in the most prestigious continuing education programs for cosmetic and esthetic dentistry, Dr. Jeffrey Priluck leads a Dunwoody practice held in high regard for providing meticulous restorative and cosmetic results for his valued patients.

Dr. Priluck is currently offering $200 off each veneer he places now through December 31, 2013. To receive this offer, the patient must mention the Atlanta Jewish Times article when scheduling their consultation appointment.

Dentistry with a Difference is located at 5548 Chamblee Dunwoody Road, in the Publix Shopping Center and is committed to providing the utmost in quality, state-of-the-art, dental treatment for their valued clientele.

Appointments can be made by calling 770-393-9450 or go online to www.dentistrydifference.com.

A free consultation appointment will determine if you are a good candidate for this procedure.

Editor’s Note: Written by Kristalyn L. Mumaw via a series of Interviews. To contact the featured Practioner, Dr. Jeffrey Priluck of Dentistry with a Difference in Dunwoody, GA, please call 770.393.9450 or visit his website www.dentistrydifference.com

You Are What You Eat

BY BRENDA COBB

SPECIAL FOR THE AJT

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ears ago superman was weakened by kryptonite but never in the history of mankind has any generation before this had to deal with the toxic overload we’re now exposed to on a daily basis.

Heavy metal toxicity from arsenic, mercury, aluminum, lead and cadmium are unquestionably a major contributor to many chronic diseases. Heavy metal toxicity is the basis for free radical damage to the brain, causing oxidation and destroying the cells.

These heavy metals come from a variety of sources including vaccines, water, teeth fillings and even cookware.

Diseases like Parkinson’s, lupus, multiple sclerosis, and Alzheimer’s have been directly related to heavy metal toxicity.

Silver teeth fillings are full of mercury that can cause problems with the heart, liver and kidneys. Autism is believed to have a connection to mercury.

Still, with all of this awareness, mercury is still used in dentistry today.

We must become proactive in our own wellness and take a look at many of the causes of our health problems.

A newborn can have as many as 78 traces of pesticides, industrial by-products, and mercury in the blood of its umbilical cord. So it stands to reason that after many years of living on the planet, having teeth filled with amalgams which contain mercury, breathing exhaust fumes and inhaling tire particles from millions of cars people are more toxic than ever.

Tons of processed, dead food and polluting agents are suffocating the body and preventing it from reaching optimal health.

There may be little you can do about our toxic world, but there is plenty you can do to regularly and effectively detoxify your body so you can function better in it.

First, find out what heavy metals and toxins you have in your body. One very easy and effective way to do this is with an inexpensive Healthscope Scan.

If you have silver amalgam fillings, have them removed safely by a quali-

fied dentist.

Use “super foods” and herbs to cleanse the mercury and other heavy metals that are stored in the tissues.

Broken cell wall chlorella and liquid cilantro extract work as powerful cleansers to remove heavy metals including mercury from the blood, tissues and cells.

Eating kale and other dark green leafy vegetables can help in the cleansing and when you add celery and cucumbers, which are high in minerals, you are nourishing the body so it can rebuild itself and heal.

Drink at least one ounce of alkaline water for each two pounds you weigh every day. This is critical to good health and helps cleanse the body of toxic substances.

Most people are very acidic which contributes to poor health and drinking alkaline water and eating organic raw green vegetables, juices and blended smoothies can help bring back alkalinity quickly.

Our planet’s supply of oxygen has been greatly diminished from cutting

down the rainforest and millions of oxygen producing trees so add some liquid oxygen to your water and juices to help create good health and give you more energy.

These are all beneficial things that are easy and you can do them everyday to help your body detoxify, cleanse, rebuild and heal.

Detox Smoothie 2 cups kale 2 cups celery 2 cups cucumber 2 cups alkaline water Blend all these Organic ingredients in the Vita-Mix and drink throughout the day.

Brenda Cobb is author of The Living Foods Lifestyle® and founder of The Living Foods Institute, an Educational Center and Therapy Spa in Atlanta offering Healthy Lifestyle Courses on Nutrition, Cleansing, Healing, Anti-Aging, Detoxification, Relaxation and Cleansing Therapies. For more information, call (404) 524-4488 or 1 (800) 844-9876 and visit www.livingfoodsinstitute.com

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can’t believe how much more energy I have now!

I sleep better and don’t have any tired periods in my workday,” says Deanna Bustillos, a swim instructor at the Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta (MJCCA).

The MJCCA and The Biggest Loser® have partnered in The Biggest Loser Challenge®, a program for adults who would like to make a positive lifestyle change and become fitter and healthier under the coaching of a professional trainer.

Bustillos has been, successfully, participating in the MJCCA’s Biggest Loser Challenge, having lost 48 pounds, 25 inches, and 26.8 percent of her body fat in six months.

Bustillos states, “Near the end of the first Biggest Loser session, I tried to cut back on my carbs to lose that extra weight for the last weigh in. That was a bad idea. My energy dropped dramatically. My eating habits are under control now. I didn’t need any special secret for quick weight loss or any diet pills. I know it sounds simple, but I can still eat anything I want but in moderation.

If I don’t have the time or energy for a workout on a specific day, I make sure my food choices are on point and I do not cheat.”

During these sessions at the MJCCA, a Biggest Loser® Professional will equip participants, like Bustillos, with expert training on proper workout routines, nutrition, and weight management. This nineweek program includes two sessions

per week. Each session consists of a 30-minute workout and a 15- minute educational session. The program also includes: • Tracking your diet and exercise progress to see how your activity and food habits impact your ability to reach your goals; • Assessing your exercise and food habits with the help of a Certified

Professional Trainer; • Setting personalized goals based on your height and weight, so you won’t be left hungry; • Making better food and exercise choices with tons of recipes, meal ideas, exercise demonstrations, and more.

Bustillos explains, “I’ve also realized that a few bad days of eating and/or not getting the proper exercise doesn’t have to ruin me. I can just hop right back on and pick up where I left off. It’s okay if I have the whole piece of cheesecake. The next day, I just need to get myself back on the mental track knowing I can do it.

When I’m in the right state of mind, I can have a sliver of that slice of cheesecake.

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“Family support is also very important in this journey. Though my partner hasn’t quite jumped on the band wagon with full force, she has supported my journey and has lost 20 pounds. It does feel good when people give you props for looking better and congratulating you on your weight loss journey.”

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alking for causes in Atlanta usually does not attract much attention.

Yet two weeks ago, during the weekend of Oct. 5, over 800 walkers, 200 crew and 100 volunteers participated in the Atlanta 2-Day Walk for Breast Cancer. This year, the annual two-day, 30-mile route, organized by It’s The Journey, Inc. raised more than $780,000 through individual donations to support breast cancer programs throughout Georgia.

Since 2003, the Atlanta 2-Day Walk for Breast Cancer has raised more than $9 million and awarded 188 grants to breast cancer programs in the state.

The Atlanta 2-Day Walk for Breast Cancer is the only distance walking event solely focused on supporting Georgia breast cancer organizations. “Every dollar raised stays here in Georgia and helps our fellow Georgians,� says Kim Goff, Executive Director of the Atlanta 2-Day Walk for Breast Cancer. “It’s powerful to know that what you’re doing directly helps your neighbors affected by or at risk of breast cancer.�

Editor’s note: The 12th annual Atlanta 2-Day Walk for Breast Cancer will be held October 11-12, 2014. Registration is now open at www.2daywalk.org.

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Brandeis National Committee OPENING LUNCHEON FOCUSES ATTENTION ON DEMENTIA RESEARCH AND CARE SPECIAL FOR THE AJT

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he Brandeis National Committee recently held their 2012-2014 “Opening Luncheon” at McCormick and Schmidt’s Restaurant.

Guest speaker was Sarah Carson, the Family Support Programs Manager with the Georgia Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association. She spoke on advancements in dementia research as well as communication techniques.

A question and answer session following her talk.

The evening’s goal was to provide information and support for people in the Atlanta area who have family and friends dealing with cognitive issues.

Discussing dementia issues aligns with the Brandeis National Committee’s mission to promote “Sustaining the Mind,” Brandeis University’s cutting edge research program into neurodegenerative diseases of the brain.

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The Family Reading Festival GIVE A CHEER: ANNUAL EVENT AT MJCCA FUN, EDUCATIONAL AND UNIQUE SPECIAL FOR THE AJT

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he Book Festival of the MJCCA will present its annual family event, The Family Reading Festival, on Sun, Nov. 10.

Sponsored by the Atlanta Hawks and presented by The PJ Library, The Family Reading Festival is always a highlight of the Book Festival of the MJCCA. Perfect for children ages 6 months through 6 years, the Reading Festival brings families and storytellers together for an interactive, educational, and unique event.

Highlights this year include cheering with the Atlanta Hawks cheerleaders; singing with Rabbi Brian Glusman and the Shabbat Dinosaur and flipping out with the MJCCA’s Little Sparks Gymnastic Exhibition Team.

Marilyn Gootman, Gail Karwoski and Galia Sabbag will be featured authors at the event. Additionally, the books of Rabbi Jamie Korngold, “Sadie’s Almost Marvelous Menorah,” and Jane Yolen and Heidi Stemple’s “Jewish Fairy Tales Feasts: A Literary Cookbook” will be featured.

Children and their parents can also take part in a creative Chanukah program, painting your own pottery and creating a menorah from the handprints of your child.

The first piece of pottery is free. Extra pieces of pottery are available for a nominal charge. Additionally, PJ Library will be giving away the book, “Welcome Song for Baby”, while supplies last. Toys and books will be provided for extra fun!

More info: The Family Reading Festival, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m., Nov. 10; MJCCA, 5342 Tilly Mill Road, Dunwoody; to purchase tickets call (678) 812-4005 or visit www. atlantajcc.org/bookfestival.

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Kids’ Reviews

YOUNG STUDENTS OFFER THEIR THOUGHTS ON FAVORITE BOOKS

“It’s a Mitzvah, Grover” “Shabbat in the Playroom” Reviewed by Sydney Dell Third Grade, Vanderlyn Elementary “I really liked the book. I liked it when she created the Shabbat table. It was funny when she dressed up her dolls.

I would really like to read this book to my little sister, Olivia, who is two years old, but sometimes she doesn’t listen. I’d like to come meet the author of this book.”

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“Thank You, Trees!”

“I liked the book. I liked Moishe the Grouch. He was funny.”

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“It’s a Mitzvah, Grover”

Kindergarten, Dunwoody Elementary “I liked the book. I liked it when they planted trees. I liked the rhyming. I liked when they had the picnic. I’d like to hear the book again.”

Reviewed by Zachary Rindsberg Second Grade Boy, Vanderlyn Elementary “I like it when they cleaned the playground and colored it different colors. I also like when they gave the garbage to Moishe. I already knew about Tikkun Olam at Sunday School.”

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Jewish Roots of the Man of Steel

TURNS OUT SUPERMAN MADE HIS WAY TO EARTH FROM AN INTERGALACTIC SHTETL

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e didn’t look Jewish. Not with his perfect pug nose, ele ctric blue eyes, and a boyish spit curl that suggested Anglo as well as Saxon.

No hint in his sleek movie-star name, Clark Kent, which could only belong to a gentile.

His social circle didn’t give it away either: Lois Lane, George Taylor,

transform into a Superman with rippling muscles and magnifying superpowers.

Who ever heard of a Jewish strongman?

The evidence of his ethnic origin lay elsewhere, starting with Kal-El, his Kryptonian name. El is a suffix in Judaism’s most cherished birthrights, from Isra-el to the prophets Samu-el and Dani-el. It means G-d.

Kal is the root of the Hebrew words

floated in a reed basket by a mother desperate to spare him from an Egyptian Pharaoh’s death warrant, so moments before Kal-El’s planet blew up, his parents tucked him into a spaceship that rocketed him to the safety of Earth.

Both babies were rescued by nonJews and raised in foreign cultures – Moses by Pharaoh’s daughter, KalEl by Kansas farmers named Kent – and all the adoptive parents quickly learned how exceptional their foundlings were. The narrative of Krypton’s death borrowed the language of Genesis. Kal-El’s escape to Earth was the story of Exodus.

Clues mounted from there.

The three legs of the Superman myth – Truth, Justice, and the American Way – are straight out of the Mishnah, the codification of Jewish oral traditions. “The world,” it reads, “endures on three things: justice, truth, and peace.”

The destruction of Kal-El’s planet and people rings of the Nazi Holocaust that was brewing in 1938 when Superman creators Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster were publishing their first comics. A last rule of thumb: when a name ends in “man,” the bearer is Jewish, a superhero, or both.

If most of his admirers did not recognize Superman’s Jewish roots, the Third Reich did. A 1940 article in Das Schwarze Korps, the newspaper of the SS, called Jerry Siegel “Siegellack,” the “intellectually and physically circumcised chap who has his headquarters in New York.”

Superman, meanwhile, was a “pleasant guy with an overdeveloped body and underdeveloped mind.”

Creator and creation were stealthily working together, the Nazis concluded, to sow “hate, suspicion, evil, laziness, and criminality” in the hearts of American youth.

Superman had even stronger cultural ties to the faith of his founders.

and even Lex Luthor were, like him, more Midwest mainstream than East Coast ethnic. The surest sign that Clark was no Semite came when the bespectacled everyman donned royal blue tights and a furling red cape to

for voice and vessel. Together they suggest that the superbaby rocketed to Earth by his dying father was not just a Jew, but a very special one. Like Moses.

Much as the baby prophet was

He started life as the consummate liberal, championing causes from disarmament to the welfare state. He was the ultimate foreigner, escaping to America from his intergalactic shtetl and shedding his Jewish name for Clark Kent, a pseudonym as WASPish as the ones Jerry chose for himself.

Clark and Jerry had something else in common: both were classic schleppers. Clark and Superman lived life the way most newly-arrived Jews did, torn between their Old and New World identities and their mild exteriors and rock-solid cores. That split personality gave him perpetual angst.

You can’t get more Jewish than that.

So compelling were those bonds that decades later TV’s Jerry Seinfeld would refer to Superman as his Jewish brother-in-arms. “The Jewish 100,” a book about the most influential Jews of all time, listed Jerry and Joe alongside Sigmund Freud, Albert Einstein, and Abraham.

And Clark chose a career in newspapers that was a popular pick for Jews then and today, although like many reporters of all faiths he recently traded in his print byline for a blog.

Was all this what Jerry and Joe had in mind when they created Superman precisely 75 years ago? Neither was religious or attracted to organized Judaism. Some of Superman’s Jewish accents – spelling his name Kal-El versus Jerry’s more streamlined KalL – were added by later writers and editors, the preponderance of whom also were Jewish.

But Jerry acknowledged in his memoir that his writing was strongly influenced by anti-Semitism he saw and felt, and that Samson was a role model for Superman. He also was proud that his anti-Nazi superhero touched a nerve in Berlin.

What Jerry did, as he said repeatedly, was write about his world, which was a neighborhood of Cleveland that was 70 percent Jewish, where theaters and newspapers were in Yiddish as well as English, and there were 25 Orthodox shuls to choose from.

It was a place and time where every juvenile weakling and whey face – and especially Jewish ones who were more likely to get sand kicked in their face by Adolph Hitler and the bully down the block – dreamed that someday the world would see them for the superhero they really were.

A former Boston Globe reporter, Larry Tye is the author of “Superman: The High-Flying History of America’s Most Enduring Hero”.

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Interfaith Dialogue: Different Sort of Conversation STUDENTS FROM THE DAVIS ACADEMY AND MARIST GET TOGETHER AND CHAT SPECIAL FOR THE AJT

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tudents from The Davis Academy and The Marist School got together recently to chat. The meeting was the second of four planned sessions aimed at instilling the value of interfaith partnership and dialogue in students during their seventh and eighth grade years.

Davis Academy students arrived at The Marist School where they were warmly greeted by students, faculty and administrators. Since the meeting took place during the intermediate days of the Festival of Sukkot, students and teachers focused on the themes of hospitality and “sukkat shalom” or “shelters of peace and understanding.”

Of particular interest to Davis students was the connection between hospitality and “The Marist Way.”

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Davis and Marist students sym-

bolically made a “sukkat shalom” together on Marist’s football field, and then took a few moments to think about what it means to build something together.

Afterwards they spent time in small group discussion, completed a scavenger hunt on the Marist campus, and participated in an interfaith worship service in the Marist chapel that included readings from the Torah as well as the New Testament. They also sang “Zeh HaYom”, a song based on Psalm 118 from The Davis Academy’s CD of original Jewish music: “Be a Blessing”.

Members of both faculties helped students navigate the unfamiliar territory of interfaith dialogue and understanding.

One of the core competencies that

is lacking in the broader world and that is at the center of the Davis/Marist partnership is that of interfaith dialogue. Unlike casual conversation, interfaith dialogue requires a different set of skills and different expectations.

The goal of interfaith dialogue is not only to find common ground but also to celebrate difference. Unlike casual conversation where awkward pauses and misunderstandings are to be avoided at all cost, interfaith dialogue both can and sometimes should be a bit uncomfortable or feel a bit forced.

Middle school students need to be warned and reminded that interfaith dialogue is different from casual conversation. They need to be taught certain techniques such as rephrasing, checking for understanding, asking clarifying and probing questions, and deep listening.

They also need ample opportunities to practice these skills in safe environments where they can get feedback and become comfortable.

My personal belief that interfaith dialogue is critical toward creating a more peaceful and understanding world was 100 percent reinforced in this most recent meeting between Davis and Marist. I’m proud to work at a Jewish day school like Davis that sees this work as central to our mission, vision, and purpose. And I’m grateful to our friends and colleagues at Marist for partnering in this work with us.

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Movie Review: “Pacific Rim” (Now on Video) WHAT WE CAN LEARN FROM ROBOTS FIGHTING ALIENS AJT CONTRIBUTOR

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y grandparents never expected to see “Pacific Rim,” when I visited them in Brooklyn a few months

ago.

However, I saw online that this movie was not your average cheesy alien flick, so the three of us ended up going to an IMAX screening. This was the first movie my grandmother ever saw that relied heavily on special effects, giving us robots that were incredibly detailed and realistic.

We came out of the movie with our ears hurting from all the loud sound effects that came from enormous robot vs. alien battles. Through the headache, I realized this movie resembled 1996’s “Independence Day” a little too much.

“Pacific Rim” is set in the near future, wherein gigantic monsters, called Kaiju, from a different galaxy have come through a portal on the bottom of the Pacific Ocean. The nations of the world unite to fight off these monsters, pooling their resources together to create Jaegers (giant robots) to battle the beasts.

The monsters keep growing, and the Jaegers are outmatched. The movie mainly follows Raleigh Becket, played by TV’s “Sons of Anarchy” star Charlie Hunnam, who pilots one of these Jaegers.

The resemblance of “Pacific Rim” to “Independence Day” starts at its core. Both movies have a scenario where the world is at peril from an alien race.

Both movies feature aliens who are locust in nature, taking over planets, using up all the resources, and moving on. Similarly, the aliens are targeting main cities first, in an attempt to destroy the human race. Both movies have a character whose theories about the aliens fall on deaf ears, but turn out to be right.

For decades, literature and movies with plotlines of alien invasions have appealed to the general public, from “War of the Worlds” to “The Day the Earth Stood Still” to “The Thing.” In many cases, however, these storylines became quite stale, such as in “Cowboys vs. Aliens” and “Plan 9 from Outer Space.”

Overall, Pacific Rim is an excellent movie: Hunnam does a magnificent job acting, as does the rest of the cast.

The digital effects are so convincing you can’t imagine them being any more life-like, and the action has you on the edge of your seat.

For teenagers, nothing is more fun than seeing deadly monsters and killer robots dish out punches like there’s no tomorrow (which, in the movie, there might may not have been a tomorrow).

My only problem with it, however, is that the ideas didn’t seem original, having too many similarities to “Independence Day” in particular.

On a Jewish note, it was pleasing to see the tikun olam that resulted from the monsters attacking. Set in

the 2020s, the world’s nations have set aside their politics to deal with the problem that threatens their world. I only wish that today’s world would do the same. We have a similarly deadly threat, nuclear war, yet nobody seems to have really done much about it, even though it too could threaten our very existence.

It could be a message to all of us (especially to our congress who has shutdown our government with the debt ceiling fast approaching) that we

need to put aside our differences to create tikun olam on all levels, even more so when lives are at stake.

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Beautiful Setting for Perfect Weekend GREENFIELD HEBREW ACADEMY HOLDS SHABBATON AT RAMAH DAROM

BY BARBARA LEWIS

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he 8th grade at Greenfield Hebrew Academy recently spent Shabbat at the beautiful campus of Ramah Darom.

It was an experience that brought our grade together through services, textual learning, activities, and games.

We began our exciting weekend by touring the camp and getting ready for Shabbat. The women and girls welcomed in Shabbat with candle lighting. We had services, and we learned about the Parshat, Hashavua.

Our new B’not Sherut, Sarah, Linoy, Maayan, and Sara, taught us songs and cheers to bring the spirit of Shabbat into our souls. We ate an enormous camp-cooked meal together, which filled us up both physically and spiritually, because we know that true Judaism is based on Torah, mitzvoth, and food!

The next morning, we slept in and enjoyed the beautiful North Georgia mountain views and a sweet breakfast. We davened the shacharit prayers and read from the Torah. We divided into groups, and each group was assigned an aliyah and asked to imagine how they would “tweet” about it in 14 words or less. #fun!

We completed our tefillah and at Kiddush, we enjoyed some more . . . food!

In the afternoon, we had time to wander around the camp and enjoy the facilities, including relaxing on the giant “Spider Web” hammock.

This was followed by a Shabbat walk to the beautiful waterfall inside the camp.

We returned to the center of the camp for more davening and Talmud study. Then more food, glorious food! Shabbat came to an end with a Havdallah service under the stars.

We started the new week and ended

the Shabbaton by watching the movie “Pay It Forward”, which related to our earlier activities about making ethical decisions.

The weekend was a blast and brought the teachers, the B’not Sherut, and our whole grade much closer.

We all had a great time!

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Atlanta Jewish Male Choir Celebrates 10th Anniversary REVIVING THE ART OF JEWISH CHOIRS IN AMERICA

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nspired by musical references in the Torah and Jewish male choirs that have sung in The Temple of old and in modern times for generations in synagogues worldwide, the Atlanta Jewish Male Choir performed its first concert in 2003 and will celebrate its 10th anniversary with a Nov. 3 concert at the Greenfield Hebrew Academy in Sandy Springs.

While the tradition of Jewish male choirs still has a strong presence outside the United States, it has diminished in American synagogues. When Sandy Springs resident Meyer Janet transplanted to Atlanta in 1994 from South Africa, he yearned for the choral experience that was a part of his family’s life for generations.

During a visit to South Africa in 2001, Janet learned that a fellow countryman and chorister, Barry Herman, was moving to Atlanta. Janet vowed to Herman that they would start a choir in their new hometown.

The two men located a few other singers and put a group together.

Additional interest in a local male choir was fostered in 2002 when the Sydenham-Highlands North Synagogue choir from South Africa performed a benefit concert for Israel’s Red Cross in front of a large and enthusiastic Atlanta audience.

A group of 16 men started singing together regularly. Many, but not all, were South Africans familiar with choral music. Using a repertoire of musical arrangements from a multitude of sources both historic and modern, the choir performed its inaugural concert in September 2003 at the Ahavath Achim Synagogue in Buckhead.

The concert benefitted the Kobe Mandell Foundation, which runs therapeutic healing programs for those who have lost a parent, sibling or child to terrorism. The concert was sold out, substantial funds were raised and the choir was on its way.

Through losses due to death and relocation out of Atlanta, the choir is now comprised of nine choristers under the direction of Herman. Proceeds of the anniversary concert will benefit the Jewish day school’s program to continue to improve security.

Editor’s note: Tickets are $20 and are available from Oct 1 at www.showtix4u. com . Sponsorships are available. For more about the Atlanta Jewish Male Choir, visit www.atlantajewishchoir.org.

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Local Bar Mitzvah Video Becomes Youtube Hit DANIEL BLUMEN’S “SAVE THE DATE” TAKES OFF SPECIAL FOR THE AJT

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aniel Blumen celebrated his bar mitzvah on May 11, 2013 at The Temple. In anticipation of the event, Blumen wanted to create a unique way to share the happiness and excitement of this simcha with the invitees, and created a special “Save the Date” video invita-

The service was officiated

by Rabbi Peter Berg and Cantor Deborah Hartman. Daniel attends Pace Academy where he is currently in the eighth grade. His parents, Rick Blumen and Liz Price, along with grandparents, Lawrence and Ceile Blumen and William and June Price, were in attendance.

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Editor’s Note: We apologize for the misspelling of Daniel’s last name and omitting the photograph of the Bar Mitzvah boy. View Blumen’s Video online, found at the URL: www.youtube.com/watch?v=G_sWoZJGCTQT.

Years of Public Service Recognized LIANE LEVETAN HONORED WITH LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD SPECIAL FOR THE AJT

Although the video invitation was sent only to the several hundred invited guests, nearly half a million others have viewed the save-the-date video online and have shared his joy and pride in this event vicariously.

Humane Society of Atlanta in his bar mitzvah project and has managed to talk his parents into adopting a puppy for his bar mitzvah, as well.

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iane Levetan, the second CEO of DeKalb County and a Georgia State Senator, was recently honored with the DeKalb Chamber’s 75th Anniversary Lifetime Achievement Award.

Levetan was recognized for her years of outstanding public service at a DeKalb County Commissioner, a Georgia State Senator and serving as the second CEO of DeKalb County.

The award was the highlight of the chamber’s diamond anniversary gala earlier this month at the Evergreen Marriott Conference Center in Stone Mountain.

Yvonne Williams (right) president and CEO of the Perimeter Community Improvement District, congratulates Liane Levetan.

‘Commitment to Education Award’ ORT TO HONOR LOCAL EDUCATORS FOR SERVICE, IMPACT ON STUDENTS

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hree Atlanta educators, Steve Chervin, Marshal Duke and Moira Frank, will be honored by the Atlanta Region of ORT America with the 2013 Commitment to Education Award.

Chervin is the director of the Jewish Encounter, Duke is an Emory University Psychology professor, and Frank is the former director of Congregation B’nai Torah’s preschool.

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More info: Event is set to begin at 6:30 p.m. at Congregation OVS, 1681 N. Druid Hills Road, Atlanta and will include an hour of networking, cocktails, heavy hors d’oeuvres and a silent auction. For additional information or to purchase tickets, visit www.ortatlanta.org/EducatorsEvening.php Editor note: we apologize for omitting the photograph of Steve Chervin in last week’s article and for listing an incorrect start time.

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JEWS MAKING NEWS COMPILED BY ELIZABETH FRIEDLY

Is Daniel Day-Lewis the next Star Wars Star?

Long-time Warner Bros.

CEO Calling It Quits

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arner Bros. Entertainment’s longtime CEO, Barry Meyer, is leaving the company later this month after 42 years.

He began working at Warner Bros.

in 1971 as a TV business affairs executive and went on to 14 years as its Chief Executive Officer. Although he passed on his CEO duties to home distributions head, Kevin Tsujihara, Meyer will finish out his position as a chairman in January.

Under Meyer’s guidance, Warner Bros. experienced some of its best years, including its most successful domestic year ever in 2009. He is also a wellknown advocate for laborers In 2006, Meyers was chosen by the American Jewish Committee to receive the Dorothy and Sherrill C. Corwin Human Relations Award.

Meyer was born in New York, N.Y.,

where he is a member of the bar. He holds an undergraduate degree from the University of Rochester and a Juris Doctor from Case Western Reserve University of Law.

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aniel Day-Lewis, the three-time Academy Award winner, has set the rumor mill buzzing recently about his potential involvement in is out to lunch with George Lucas himself, as well as Lucasfilm President Kathleen Kennedy.

If all goes well, Day-Lewis will be taking a role in the hotly anticipated “Star Wars: Episode VII,” a return to the film universe which audiences originally assumed had concluded with prequels Episodes I – III. As if that wasn’t enough, Day-Lewis’ name came up as the next potential “Bond,” after James Bond writer William Boyd described him as the perfect fit for the role.

Day-Lewis, whose mother is Jewish, was raised in London, England. His mother’s parents originally immigrated to the country as refugees from Latvia and Poland around the turn of the 20th century.

He has also noted that his Jewish ancestry and well-off economic background were sources for childhood teasing. Day-Lewis began acting at an early age at the National Youth Theater in Britain and later studied at the Bristol Old Vic Theater School.

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Birth Announcement

Bailey Rebecca Levetan

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osh and Lauren Levetan of East Cobb are delighted to announce the birth of their daughter, Bailey Rebecca, on Oct. 3 at Northside Hospital in Atlanta.

Bailey made an early morning appearance, 20-inches tall and weighing eight pounds. Her grandparents are Wendy and Ron Feinberg of East Cobb and Janice and Steve Levetan of Sandy Springs. Bailey is the great-granddaughter of Lillian and Ken Stone. The name Bailey was chosen in memory of her great-great-great grandmother on Lauren’s side of the family; her middle name, Rebecca, honors two women, both great-grandmothers on Josh’s side of the family. A baby naming is set for Sat., Nov. 30, at Congregation Etz Chaim in East Cobb, when Bailey’s Hebrew name will be revealed.

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The Almighty and Google

MODERN TECHNOLOGY OFFERS CREATIVE WAY TO SEARCH FOR THE DIVINE

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Here are some interesting facts I just learned: ● Breakfast, as we understand it today, didn’t exist for a large part of history. ● My high school in Atlanta is 555 miles from my college in St. Louis. ● The first Curious George book was written in 1939 and since then over 3 million copies have been sold in 16 different languages. ● A company called MaKey MaKey developed a circuit board that gives users the power to turn anything – a banana, a ball of Play-Doh, a coffee mug, anything—into a functional keyboard key.

It took me less than 30 minutes to learn all this trivia because we now live in the age of Google and, therefore, have an incredible wealth of knowledge at our fingertips.

Need directions? Google it.

Forgot your calculator? Type the math equation into the Google search bar.

As far as I can tell, Google has the capacity to brief me on just about any topic I could ever be curious about.

Notice that I write “just about.”

Everyone has had this experience: you type something into Google, and it just doesn’t give you anything that satisfies your curiosity. You think it’s your fault, so you reword your search and try again.

Still nothing!

Your frustration grows as you repeat the exercise, trying to come up with the correct way to articulate your question because, obviously, the answer is out there if you can simply find the right words to type into the computer.

You never think for a second that maybe, just maybe, Google doesn’t know.

This past week, Rabbi Joel Alter, from the Jewish Theological Seminary, visited Wash U to host a discussion. He provided those of us in attendance with two choices of topics and after a vote, we decided on “TMI:

The Unknowable in a Google World.”

The plan was to spend a Wednesday night eating dinner and talking about “knowing” – what we can’t know or shouldn’t know, what we do know about G-d, and how our everexpanding breadth of knowledge impacts our views on Judaism and the Torah.

Unfortunately, trying to put together, and keep together, a group of students on a weekday night during midterms is a near impossible task, so we really only touched the surface of the topic.

I’ll start, however, with this bit of info: a Google search for the word “God” produces about 907 million responses in 0.2 seconds, and a search for “God of the Torah” – an attempt to narrow the results – still produces more than 12 million responses in the same amount of time.

Because, I think, humans simply aren’t capable of meeting up with G-d “face to face”. In Exodus 33:20, G-d explicitly says, “you cannot see my face, for no one may see me and live.”

Kabbalah, the teachings of Jewish mysticism, explain that our inability to see G-d results from the difference between the indefinite and the definite. G-d is referred to as the Ein Sof, the Being with “no end,” whereas we, human beings, are limited.

According to this line of teaching, our world, with all its limitations, does not have the capacity to display G-d in His entirety. G-d, therefore, is said to be concealed by the Torah and by Mitzvot and it’s only in this concealed state that G-d may show Himself to the world.

We can, however, use technology as a gateway. As far as I’m concerned, my “knowing” of G-d grows each time I study the Torah or perform Mitzvot, or even sit down to a meal with my family.

This is because in my mind, “knowing” G-d involves creating a personal connection to Him. In this way I can “see” him in a very real, but metaphorical way.

I can Google Jewish philosophers and various schools of thought; I can find eText versions of Jewish scripture; and I can translate pages of writing, or individual words. We can all grow to know a lot about Judaism, which in turn will help in our “knowing” of G-d.

So, we can’t come to know G-d through Google; I think that’s fairly indisputable.

But even if, by some incredible feat, I was able to read all 12 million responses, I still wouldn’t “know” G-d because knowing G-d isn’t like knowing the date of a historical event or the number of miles between two places; it’s much different.

In this week’s Torah portion, Vayeira, G-d visits four different people. First, G-d comes to Abraham and Sarah in the form of three angels disguised as men: “Now the Lord appeared to him in the plains of Mamre, and he was sitting at the entrance… And he lifted his eyes and saw, and behold, three men were standing beside him” (Genesis 18:1-2).

Then, in the land of Sodom, the same man-like angels appear to Lot, Abraham’s nephew, to save him when G-d destroys Sodom: “Whom else do you have here?...

For we are destroying this place, because their cry has become great before the Lord, and the Lord has sent us to destroy it” (Genesis 19:13).

In a third instance, G-d appears to King Abimelech, without angels, in a dream; and finally, after being driven out from Abraham’s house, Hagar was visited by an angel of G-d.

In all four instances, G-d does not actually appear to anyone. In three of the four situations, G-d sends angels in his place; and in the other, He appears only in a dream. Why?

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D’Var Torah

Memorable Lesson of ‘Chaye Sarah’

JEWISH COMMUNITY STRUGGLES AGAIN WITH PROBLEM ABRAHAM ONCE FACED

BY RABBI PETER BERG

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his week’s portion, Chaye Sarah, details the transition between the founding generation and the continuing generation.

Sarah dies, and Rebecca is chosen; Abraham dies, and G-d continues to accompany Isaac. The Torah hints that Isaac and Rebecca are G-d’s continuation of the previous generation.

In places in which there is a transition from one generation to another, we expect to hear something essential which surfaces during the shift of generations. That is the time during which the person of the departing generation takes a spiritual inventory, and at the same time, the

generation about to take over from the previous one expects to hear a will of some kind, a blessing for the road.

In Chaye Sarah, Abraham leaves no explicit will to his son. Yet, there is a certain value which is very much emphasized in this portion: the challenge of Abraham’s family completely assimilating into the surrounding nations.

This becomes apparent through the entire portion, but especially in the description of Abraham looking for a proper burial for Sarah.

Commentators ask: “Why does the Torah go to such great length about the dialogue between Abraham and the people of Heth?” We did not hear the same type of discussion when Jacob buried Rachel on the way

to Efrata; or when Jacob bought some land from the sons of Chamor near Schechem.

Apparently, something of principle comes up in the discussions between Abraham and the people of Heth. At first, the Hittites respond happily to Abraham’s request, and they say to him: “Listen to us, Sir. You are a prince of G-d in our midst.

Take our best burial site and bury your dead. No one among us will deny you his burial site to bury your dead” (Genesis 23:6).

How remarkable that the Hittites offer a portion of their own graves!

Grave sites in the ancient world were all family sites. The Hittites are literally inviting Abraham to be a part of their family circle.

Yet, Abraham instinctively understands that, in doing so, he would be developing a partnership between himself and the inhabitants of the land. Thus, he insists on purchasing a burial plot that can be transferred to his possession legally.

Perhaps, that is why the Torah goes to such trouble to present us with the complicated and seemingly unnecessary dialogue between Abraham and the Hittites. We learn through this dialogue that there is always a healthy tension between living in the greater community and completely assimilating into a foreign environment and becoming a part of it.

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This tension has been an integral part of the American Jewish experience.

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In the 1930s, Marcus Lee Hansen identified the “Three Generation Hypothesis” – which is a claim about how immigrants and their children and grandchildren react to the process of becoming American.

His basic premise is that immigrants need to maintain themselves in their new country; their children flee from it, but what the children flee from, the grandchildren find. In other words, the third generation did not speak the original language and had little sense of what their grandparents experienced. Assimilation has always been a threat to Jews, since a welcoming environment did not present Jews with obvious reasons to remain in the fold.

The challenge of assimilation has been at the forefront, again, in recent days, as a result of the study on Jewish identity by the Pew Research Center. The Pew study is confusing, as it mixes attitudes and practices, but it does tell us that we are swimming in a sea of assimilation.

The ultimate question, raised first

by Abraham, has now become the quintessential Jewish question over the years: How do we continue to live permanently both within the mainstream of American life and within a Jewish community of our own?

Rabbi Peter Berg is the Senior Rabbi of The Temple in Atlanta.

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Sat., Oct. 19

Georgia Archives and Genealogy Day, a day of events and speakers on historical and current day topics. Bring a lunch and brush up on your knowledge. Sat., Oct. 19, 9 a.m.

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TDSA Fall Festival, enjoy relay races, moon bounces, art projects, cooking demos, hay rides and a bake sale.

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Atlanta Radio Theater Company, the MJCCA is pleased to welcome the ARTC for two shows, featuring, “War of the Worlds: The Untold Story” by H.G. Wells. Audience members can watchhow the technicians craft sound effects live. Sun., Oct. 20, 2:30 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. $10-$15/person. Morris and Rae Frank Theater. www.atlantajcc.org/boxofficce

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Atlanta Aliyah Planning Workshop, a dynamic, informational program giving you the opportunity to learn more about living in Israel, immigrant rights, employment, education and more. Hosted by Marc Rosenberg, from Nefesh B’Nefesh. Tues., Oct. 22, 7 p.m. Doubletree Hotel Atlanta, North Druid Hills. Register, nbn.org. il/jnbncal/main/2/5376.

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Atlanta Personal Aliyah Planning, meeting hosted by Marc Rosenberg by appointment only. By Nefesh B’Nefesh. Wed., Oct. 23 & 24. Doubletree Hotel Atlanta, North Druid Hills. Register, http://www.nbn.org. il/jnbncal/main/2/5449.

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Jews & Brews, join the MJCCA for a casual evening of conversation and socialization with Rabbi Karmi Ingber. A great opportunity to connect and schmooze with young Jewish adults. All are welcome. Tues., Oct. 22, 7:30 p.m. Free. Neighbor’s Pub.

Jewish National Fund 2013 Conference, national event bringing together hundreds of committed Jewish leaders from across the country. Fri., Oct 25 - 28. Grand Hyatt of Denver, Colo. Register at jnf.org.

“From Hollywood to Holy Hood,” the wild spiritual ride of a Hollywood screenwriter. With David Weiss, writer of “The Smurfs,” “Shrek,” “All Dogs Go to Heaven” and more. Followed by cocktails. Tues., Oct. 22, 7:30 p.m. $36/person. Gallery Events.

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Piano Concert with Joe Alterman, two jazz concerts with renowned pianist Joe Alterman to kick off the MJCCA’s new 2013-14 “Jazz at the JCC” series. In association with the Atlanta Jewish Music Festival. Sun., Oct. 27, 5 p.m. $17-$22/person. Morris and Rae Frank Theater.

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