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Former Dir. General of Aliyah builds strategic plan

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he International Fellowship of Christians and Jews announced today, Monday 6th October 2014, that it will dramatically increase its efforts to bring more olim (new immigrants) to Israel from the Former Soviet Union and countries in crisis across the world. The project will be led by former Director General of Aliyah and Absorption at the Jewish Agency, Eli Cohen, who will join The Fellowship as Vice President for Immigration and Absorption. Cohen served in a series of senior positions at the Jewish Agency and the World Zionist Organization and is finishing his term as Deputy CEO of Mekorot, Israel’s National Water Carrier.

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Eli Cohen said, “I have dedicated most of my professional life to bringing Jews to Israel, strengthening Jewish identity and the connection between Israel and Jewish communities. There is significant potential for aliyah to Israel at the moment and many Jews understand that Israel is their national home and the place where they can maintain their heritage and fulfil their sense of Jewish identity. I wish to thank Rabbi Eckstein for his belief and I begin my new role with a sense of great responsibility and mission. I will work in cooperation with all the organizations who are operating in this field and I’m convinced that through a coordinated effort we will be able to bring more Jews to Israel.”

The Fellowship, led by its Founder and President Rabbi Yechiel Eckstein, has operated from its first day to assist in the field of immigration and absorption in Israel and has contributed over $150 million to the cause. Until now that assistance has been done through partner organizations, in particular The Jewish Agency where Rabbi Eckstein served as

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Rabbi Eckstein said, “I view increasing the number of new immigrants to Israel as a Zionist project and as a central pillar of the work of The Fellowship to support Israeli society and assist Jews in need of help across the world. From our work with Jewish communities we see both a need and a desire to move to Israel, especially from the Former Soviet Union. Jews are yearning to fulfil their dream to make aliyah but they need appropriate socio-economic support to make that a reality and we intend to provide that for them from preparation for aliyah until their successful absorption in Israel.”

Over the past year The Fellowship has assisted Jews from the Ukraine who wished to make aliyah, paid for flights for thousands of new immigrants and funded half of the project to bring tens of Ethiopian Jews to Israel. The Fellowship has made a strategic decision to enhance its work both in assisting aliyah to Israel and in the absorption of new immigrants through cooperation with the government and organizations active in the field.

Rabbi Eckstein has also said, “Jews are yearning to fulfil their dream to make aliyah but they need appropriate socio-economic support to make that a reality and we intend to provide that for them from preparation for aliyah until their successful absorption in Israel.”

Consul General of Israel to the Southeast U.S. Condemns Anti-Semitic Attack against Jewish Students at Emory shock and dismay at act of hate

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onsul General of Israel to the Southeast United States Opher Aviran has expressed shock and dismay about the anti-Semitic, despicable, and cowardly act of defacing Emory institutions with swastika graffiti. It is unthinkable that almost 70 years after the end of the Holocaust, during which 6 million Jews were brutally murdered by the Nazis and their collaborators, that the swastika, the Nazi’s symbol, is still used to instill fear into Jewish communities. This is a clear attack against every Jew and every Israeli everywhere, particularly in the Emory community. Consul General Aviran welcomes the unconditional condemnation of this anti-Semitic atrocity by Emory President Jim Wagner.

While the rise of anti-Semitism and anti-Israel sentiment continues to increase in Europe, it is shocking to see this blatant act of hatred against Jews occur in the United States, especially in Atlanta, Georgia. The Israeli Consulate, which acts as the representative for the State of the Jewish People, stands with the Jewish students and their right to live and study in peace.

This offense is not just an act of hate against the Jewish students and the Jewish community in Atlanta, but also against the people of Israel.

For additional information, contact Gillian Miller, Director of Academic Affairs, Consulate General of Israel to the Southeast, 404-487-6504, academic@ atlanta.mfa.gov.il

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Why is there a Double Standard for the U.S. and Israel on Killing Civilians?

OBAMA CHANGES MILITARY RULES OF ENGAGEMENT TO JUSTIFY HIS KILLING OF INNOCENT CIVILLIANS

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nly a few months after the Obama Administration used terms like “appalled” and “disgraceful” in reacting to the deaths of Palestinian civilians used by Hamas as human shields during Israel’s recent war against Hamas in Gaza, President Obama has now loosened his restrictions on preventing civilian deaths arising from American military operations.

The loosening of the U.S. standards on civilian casualties was revealed after reports emerged that dozens of civilians, including innocent women and young children, were killed on Sept. 23 when a U.S. Tomahawk missile struck the village of Kafr Daryan in Syria’s Idlib province. Caitlin Hayden, a spokesperson for the National Security Council,

said that while civilian deaths were being reported, the bar set by President Obama, prohibiting air strikes, unless there is a “near certainty” that there will be no civilian casualties, does not apply in the current war on ISIS. I ask, why not? I certainly understand Obama’s loosening its rules of engagement. When an enemy hides among civilians, the resulting civilian deaths are the enemy’s moral and legal responsibility, not ours.

However, this creates a clear double standard between the U.S., when it takes the offensive and attacks militants who are seemingly fighting against a third party, murderous dictator like Bashar al-Assad of Syria on foreign soil, and Israel, when it defends itself from direct attacks on its own soil.

Please understand, ISIS is bad news, and I am not trying to mini-

mize the threat of ISIS or justify their actions, but to simply draw the comparison to Israel’s situation. If Israel’s acts of self-defense are “disgraceful,” then how does the Obama administration describe its own air strikes that kill countless innocent women and children in Iraq, Syria and Afghanistan? Although this is a rhetorical question, I urge any of you Obama supporters to write in to the AJT with an answer or opinion.

I am clearly not the only one who is disturbed by our President’s attitude toward Israel. The growing realization that the Obama administration may be holding the IDF to higher standards than the U.S. military drew a sharp response from many pundits. As an example, one prominent Middle East analyst, Michael Doran, a former Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense in the George W. Bush Administration and

now a Senior Fellow at the Brookings Institution, stated it very well, “the speed with which the Obama administration lifted restrictions from itself was equaled only by the speed with which it demanded that Israel place restrictions on itself.”

Doran continued, “the U.S. should demand no more from Israel than it demands of itself.”

As I have said before, I am sick and tired of the Israel bashing and biased reporting (or convenient lack thereof) in the mainstream media, and I am appalled at Obama’s treatment of the U.S.’s only true ally and democracy in the middle east.

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Taste is location-sensitive. Israeli scientists have discovered that a bad taste memory can be overcome by re-tasting the food in a different place. There is a link in the brain between remembering what you ate and where you ate it.

It could help parents struggling to persuade children to eat food that they say they don’t like.

Large businesses to have 3% disabled employees. A new Israeli law will require all businesses with 100 or more staff to ensure that their workforce includes at least 3 percent disabled employees.

Israel is the only safe place for Christians in Middle East. Israeli-Arab Greek Orthodox Priest, Father Gabriel Nadaf, told the United Nations Human Rights Council, “Israel is the only place in the Middle East where Christians are safe.” Israel’s Christian population has grown from 34,000 in 1948 to 158,000 in 2012.

US and Israel are strategic partners.

The US Senate unanimously adopted the United States-Israel Strategic Partnership Act. 81 of the 100 Senators cosponsored the legislation, which will lay the foundation for expanded US-Israel cooperation in defense, energy, agriculture, and a number of other key sectors.

Saving the environment. Israel recycled 52 percent of its large plastic beverage containers sold in Israel last year. Including smaller (0.3 NIS deposit) plastic bottles, the rate increases to 59 percent, Including glass bottles, the rate rises to 80 percent. All rates are higher than most other countries.

USA raises levels of permitted tomato coloring. The US has approved a five-fold increase in the level of tomato lycopene allowed as a colorant in readyto-eat meat products. This allows tomato

lycopene colorants from Israel’s LycoRed to replace artificial and insect-based colors in deli meats, sausage and hot dogs.

Toyota event to produce new Israeli car technology. Toyota is to host the first tech event put on by a large Japanese corporation in Israel. At the twoday “hackathon”, Israeli programmers and entrepreneurs will present ideas on improving car safety and performance.

Toyota is aiming to produce the ultimate “connected” car.

Jerusalem’s “Front Gate” to provide 50,000 jobs. The $1 billion project to expand Jerusalem’s Western edge includes new malls, hotels and business parks. There will be 2,000 new hotel rooms, 230,000 square meters for industry and business, and 49,000 square meters for recreation and leisure.

S&P maintains Israel’s “A” rating.

Despite the economic effects of the Gaza “Protective Edge” operation, Standards and Poors has affirmed its ‘A+/A1’ foreign and local currency sovereign credit ratings on Israel. S&P expects the government to maintain stable public finances and contain security risks.

The largest-ever overseas investment in Israel. The Israeli finance and economy ministries have approved a plan by Intel to invest $6 billion in upgrading its chip-manufacturing plant in Israel, marking the largest-ever single international investment in the Jewish state. Intel will hire 1000 more workers at its Kiryat Gat factory.

Arab-Israeli incubator raises $4.5 million. Takwin (Arabic for Genesis or start) is a unique incubator for start-ups in the Arab-Israeli community. Takwin Labs raised $4.5 million from Israeli (Jewish and Arab) and US investors. It will invest hundreds of thousands of dollars per venture in 4-6 start-up companies.

Wizz off to Budapest, Bucharest and Warsaw. Low-cost airline Wizz Air has announced that due to increased demand, it has added one weekly flight on each its services from Tel Aviv to Budapest and Bucharest. It has also reinstated its Tel Aviv-Warsaw service earlier than planned.

Lost city uncovered near Jerusalem.

The Israeli Antiquities Authority said it “uncovered a large and impressive compound dating to the Byzantine period in Ramat Bet Shemesh.” It included nearperfectly preserved artifacts offering a rare glimpse into the daily lives of the inhabitants some 1000 years ago.

Gold for Israeli judo junior. Israel’s Baruch Shmailov won the gold medal in the under 66kg category at the under-21 European Judo Championship in Bucharest, Romania, beating Armenian Arsen Ghazaryan in the final. In the under 74 kg category, Israeli Tohar Butbul won the bronze medal.

Israeli windsurfer wins bronze. Israel’s Ma’ayan Davidovich claimed her second straight bronze medal at the ISAF Sailing World Championships’ windsurfing RS:X competition in Santander,

Spain. She secured a place for either herself or her Israeli rival Lee Korzits at the Rio Olympics in Brazil in 2016.

Israel’s population is now 8.9 million. On the eve of the Jewish New Year, the population of Israel reached 8,904,373 - 173,811 more than the same time last year. 176,230 babies were born in 5774.

Aliyah hits 5-year high. 24,800 new immigrants arrived in Israel in the Jewish year 5774, a 28 percent increase compared to the 19,350 immigrants who arrived in Israel in 5773 and the highest number of the past five years. For the first time in history, more immigrants arrived from France (nearly 6,000) than from any other country.

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More Obama Double Standards on Housing Discrimination and Free Market Capitalism

WHY WOULD OBAMA OPPOSE AFFORDABLE HOUSING FOR MUSLIMS AND BLACKS AND DISCRIMINATE AGAINST WHO CAN PURCHASE HOUSES ON THE OPEN MARKET?

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nounced by President Obama as “poisonous” and “anti-peace.”

The answer is that the blacks are Jewish and the Muslims are in Israel, and the housing is in Jerusalem.

The property in question is an area in southeastern Jerusalem called Givat HaMatos. It was settled back in the 1990s by black Jewish immigrants from Ethiopia. Israel rescued these Jews from the poverty and dangers of east Africa. These Ethiopian Jews began a hopeful new life in temporary housing, but were still thankful that the modest new homes that they crafted had fulfilled their prayers and dreams of safety and security.

In any other part of the world, such housing would be regarded as progressive government intervention to assist the downtrodden. However, such housing in Israel is being de-

It is important to understand that this area had been completely uninhabited. No Arabs were displaced by the arrival of these African Jews. No Arabs made any legal claims to the

hy would President Obama, who strives to always improve the status and rights of the underprivileged, especially blacks and Muslims, try to prevent the construction of badly needed new housing for poor, needy blacks and Muslims?

land. It was barren and unwanted!

Unfortunately, due to budgetary issues, successive Israeli governments failed to build permanent housing in Givat HaMatos. These idealistic Ethiopian Jews remained stuck in shanties. Now, a generation later, Israel has finally funded the construction of 2,600 housing units in Givat HaMatos.

Most importantly, the construction plan is not just for the benefit of Jewish Ethiopians alone. It will also benefit local Muslims. The plan includes the construction of 800 housing units in the adjacent Arab neighborhood of Beit Safafa.

What a wonderful idea! The Israeli government gives underprivileged minorities new housing and new opportunities. Blacks and Muslims are given better lives. Obama should be proud!

Instead, the Obama administration is outraged.

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One portion of Givat HaMatos is within what was once the pre-1967 border. Another portion is beyond that line. However, once Israel reunited Jerusalem in 1967, those old border lines ceased to exist, except in the imagination of those who would like to see Jerusalem torn in half again, with the eastern part of the city made into the capital of “Palestine.” Remember, for 3000 years, Jerusalem was not so divided into two different states. It is not like North Carolina and South Carolina, which have always been two sovereign states. This divide was merely a misguided political creation, which even the Palestinians rejected!

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So, White House spokesman Josh Earnest said that the plan to build houses in Israel’s capital for the needy blacks and Muslims deserves “condemnation from the international community” and will “call into question Israel’s ultimate commitment to a peaceful negotiated settlement with the Palestinians.”

Likewise, State Department spokeswoman, Jen Psaki, declared that building the houses will “poison the

atmosphere” for peace. Wow, what a surprise!

Similarly, the Obama administration also complained about the news that a group of Jews moved into property, legally purchased by Jews from Arabs, in the Silwan neighborhood.

Even Alan Dershowitz, who is usually very critical of what he calls “Israeli settlement” policies agrees that the Obama administration’s disdain is unjustified. “Anyone who thinks that Jews buying a few handfuls of homes in areas of Jerusalem in any way contributes to the problems in the Middle East just doesn’t understand the reality of how deep the antagonism is to the nation state of the Jewish people,” said the former Harvard University scholar and influential political commentator, Professor Alan Dershowitz.

On Tuesday, the Jerusalem Post reported that an official of the Palestinian Authority’s ruling Fatah Party had declared that the Palestinian real estate broker who made the sale of the private property to Jews deserved the death sentence! (OK, all of you real estate agents that advertise in the AJT, tell us what you think of that!) Incredibly, the alleged “peace loving” Palestinian Authority believes that selling private property on the open market to Jews justifies the death sentence. This is who the Obama administration is forcing as Israel’s partner in peace. This is who the Palestinians elect to represent them. What does that say about these people?

Dershowitz also points out that “to focus on these events at a time when ISIS is beheading, when Iran is developing nuclear weapons, and when Hamas is preparing rocket attacks, is such a perversion of reality and such a false prioritization.” When asked whether the Obama administration’s criticism implicitly discriminated against Jewish residency rights on the basis of ethnicity, Dershowitz explained: “I see a failure to point the finger where it belongs, at Palestinian leaders who say, ‘no Jew will ever live on the West Bank.’ For the White

Likewise, Rabbi Marvin Hier, Dean of the Simon Wiesenthal Center, slammed the criticism from the Obama administration concerning Jews moving into homes in Silwan freely sold by the broker. Explaining that the sale was “legitimate commerce,” Hier queried: “What does this have to do with the government of Israel? This is free commerce between the citizens of a free country.

It seems to me ludicrous and out of place.” “Of all the things that are a provocation, and that have led to disastrous consequences for the Middle East, I don’t think it’s the selling or exchange of apartments and homes,” Hier said.

These anti-Israel positions taking by the Obama administration, no matter how hypocritical and ridiculous, are made simply because Obama is trying to cram down the throats of Israel a “Peace Agreement,” which turns an arbitrary “East Jerusalem” into the Palestinian Capital.

Abe Foxman, National Director of the Anti-Defamation League, similarly criticized the Obama administration’s “myopic, ill-timed and off the mark” intervention. “One need only to recall the complete withdrawal from the Gaza Strip in 2005 and Israel’s unilateral ten month freeze on new settlement construction to understand that Israeli settlements

are not and never have been the impediment to an Israeli-Palestinian agreement,” Foxman said.

Personally, I do not know if the new housing will be an impediment to a peace agreement. I can say that for myself, I would not want a peace agreement that divided Jerusalem anyway. I believe that all of Jerusalem has been the capital of the Jewish people for over 3,000 years, and there is an overwhelming consensus among Israelis, and among Jews worldwide, that it is going to stay that way. Additionally, tens of millions of Christians in America, and many more around the world, agree.

It makes no sense for Judaism’s most holy sight, the Kotel (Western Wall,) not to be in Israel, notwithstanding that it may be east of some fictitious line created by politicians with their own agendas to satisfy.

Also, it is not so much that Islam needs Jerusalem, but that Muslims want Jews out of Jerusalem, and all of Israel. Muslims have Mecca; Jews have Jerusalem. Jerusalem appears numerous times throughout the Hebrew/Christian Bible. Jerusalem does not appear in the Koran.

What do you think? Write to the AJT with your thoughts and comments.

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House to object to Jews purchasing property, it reminds me of those who protested when Jews bought property in pre-Israel Palestine. This isn’t the old days when Jews have to live behind a ghetto wall.”

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Anti-Terrorism Court Ruling Has International Impact The Arab Bank ruling’s implications for terrorists and their victims

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n a historic victory for American victims of terrorist attacks in Israel, a jury in a United States federal court recently found the Jordan-based Arab Bank liable for knowingly funding Hamasaffiliated individuals and organizations during the Second Intifada. The civil court decision will now proceed to the damages phase, in which a decision could spell significant compensation for the roughly 300 victims of terrorism and their relatives who filed the lawsuit.

But more tellingly, the case, which asserted violations by the Arab Bank of the U.S. Anti-Terrorism Act, could affect policies by banks worldwide.

“Congress adopted the Anti-Terrorism Act for the specific purpose of giving American victims and their families the opportunity to bring litigation against terrorists and their funders,” said one of the plaintiffs’ attorneys, Richard Heideman, an international human rights lawyer with the Washington, D.C.-based firm Heideman Nudelman and Kalik.

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Now, “every terrorist group, every terrorist supporter, and every funder of terrorism is on notice that the U.S. judicial system will protect the right of the American victims to seek recovery, hold those [terrorists] fully accountable, and gain justice through our American courts,” Heideman told JNS.org.

After 10 years of back-and-forth litigation, a jury of eight women and four men in the Federal Court in the Eastern District of New York in Brooklyn unanimously agreed Sept.

22 that the Arab Bank knowingly provided material support and funding to individuals and organizations that led to 24 terrorist attacks by Hamas in Israel from 2001-2004.

Numerous cases were consolidated under the lead case, Linde et al.

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in 2004. Over the five-week trial, attorneys for the plaintiffs proved that the Arab Bank turned a blind eye to accounts of well-known Hamas members, such as the group’s founder, Sheikh Ahmed Yassin, and Lebanonbased spokesman Osama Hamdan, as well as Hamas-linked aid organizations like the Saudi Committee for the Support of the Intifada al Quds.

According to court documents, the Saudi Committee, under the guise of a humanitarian organization, paid out amounts of around $5,300 to the families of suicide bombers. In total, the bank disbursed up to $100 million to the organization.

According to Heideman, a portion of the funding was provided through front organizations operating as “Zakat” (Islamic charity) entities—disbursing funds, including cash payments, through 22 branches in the West Bank and Gaza. Often, these cash payments were given to individuals who were not account holders.

The bank, which is seeking to reverse the verdict in the Second Circuit Court of Appeals, argued that its branch managers checked all individuals against appropriate blacklists, such as those produced by the U.S. Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), and that the individuals and organizations provided with funds were cleared.

One of the plaintiffs’ witnesses was Matthew Levitt of the Washington Institute for Near East Policy, who told the jury that the OFAC list was just “one tool in the toolkit and that banks are responsible to know their own customers and know the nature of the terrorist organizations that exist.”

The plaintiffs argued that under the Know Your Customer (KYC) provisions of the U.S. Patriot Act of 2001, banks operating in the United States have the responsibility to conduct their own additional research into their clients. Another one of the plaintiffs’ attorneys, Peter RavenHansen, a professor of law and co-

director of the national security and U.S. foreign relations law program at George Washington University, said that the jury saw convincing evidence that the bank knew that its customers were terrorists despite passing the “OFAC list filter.”

“In 1999, the United States government designated al-Qaida as a foreign terrorist organization and put it on the OFAC list,” RavenHansen told JNS.org. “But suppose in November 2001, Osama bin Laden comes into your bank and seeks to withdraw $100,000 from his account.

And the tellers say, ‘My God, that’s Osama bin Laden, I’d know him anywhere.’ And they run to their manager and they say, ‘Can we give this man $100,000?’ And the manager says, ‘Let me check the OFAC list.

I don’t see Osama bin Laden’s name there so go right ahead.’”

On the other hand, according to Raven-Hansen, if bin-Laden’s driver came in and asked for the money, the bank could make a better case that they didn’t know, but the driver would have to be properly vetted under KYC rules.

“So the question here is, are the people that the Arab Bank paid more like Osama bin Laden or more like his driver? And the answer is they’re clearly a bunch of bin Ladens,” he said. “It simply offends common sense, and obviously offended the jury, to think that the bank didn’t know who these people were, even though they weren’t listed by name on any list.” Following the recent verdict, the Arab Bank released a statement slamming the trial and saying that it will pursue an appeal. The bank also claimed that the verdict sets a dangerous precedent for the international banking community.

“Today’s decision, if it stands, exposes the banking industry to enormous liability for nothing other than the processing of routine transactions,” said the statement. “This precedent would create vast uncertainty and risk in the international finance

system and accelerate de-risking activities already underway that are reducing the availability of financial services in certain areas of the world and to certain populations.”

The defense also claimed that sanctions applied to certain parts of the bank’s evidence prevented it from conducting a proper defense.

The sanctions were a result of a previous court ruling in which the bank declined to produce documents from 10 of 11 accounts of known terrorists which the court felt were highly relevant. The bank cited privacy laws in Jordan and Palestine as the reason not to disclose those documents.

To level the playing field, those records were made inadmissible for use as evidence by the defense. The bank then sought a hearing from the U.S. Supreme Court, which decided not to take the case and let the sanctions stand.

Nitsana Darshan-Leitner, founder and director of the Israel-based civil rights organization Shurat HaDin, said the decision will send “shock waves throughout the global banking industry. Darshan-Leitner and her organization have actively pursued similar cases on behalf of terrorism victims in the U.S., Israel, and the world, but so far only against organizations and governments such as Iran and the Palestinian Authority.

Although this case took 10 years, Darshan-Leitner, whose clients include some plaintiffs in the Arab Bank case, said that in Israel, cases that were filed as far back as 2000 are still in different stages of litigation. “[In Israel] it tends to be something to which both the courts and the Foreign Ministry are afraid to rule on or get involved,” DarshanLeitner told JNS.org. “Our cases have been stalled for many years.”

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Day of Prayer for Peace of Jerusalem Observed at Marietta Church of God

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he welcome mat was put out on Tuesday with a display outside, lining the Marietta Church of God property on Allgood Road of Israeli and American flags announcing the upcoming Day of Prayer for the Peace of Jerusalem.

world, offering an urgency and need for the congregation to Pray for the Peace of Jerusalem.

The Agape Youth Team performed to “Prophecy,” a drama about the dry bones of Israel. This year as usual two Jewish organizations were introduced to the congregation and a call for support. The two organizations this year were Heart to Heart, the blood collection organization for all of Israel. The second was Life Shield, which provides bomb shelters throughout Israel.

Carol Wiseman offered that these two organizations are critical with the ongoing war with Hamas and the urgent need for both at times like this.

The speaker this year, Carol Wiseman, spoke on “Awake O Church, Awake,” bringing light on the Abrahamic Covenant, the price of being the “chosen people,” saying that Christians like Esther have been called to stand firmly with Israel as Watchmen on the Wall.

She challenged the congregation to take their place as Watchmen on the Wall for Israel.

Pastor Randy Brooks, Marietta Church of God and the community joined together Sunday evening Oct. 5, for the 4th annual Day of Prayer for the Peace of Jerusalem. The Day or Prayer is a worldwide day for praying for peace in Israel.

The evening, which was open to the public, began with the blowing of the Shofar by Bruce Krohn and six youth who had been learning the significance of the Shofar in Jewish tradition and who aretrained to blow the Shofar. The program began with the Daughter of Zion dancing to Hinei Ma Tov. Shir Emeth from Kol Emeth Synagogue sang Hatikvah. Pastor Randy Brooks welcomed everyone and introduced special guest SE Regional Consul General, Opher Aviran who brought an update on Israel and the state of the Jewish people around the

The message was followed by a time of prayer which involved the entire congregation. Rabbi Shlomo Riskin greeted the congregation from Efrat, Israel and brought a short word on “The Dry Bones.” This was followed with the Priestly blessing by Pastor Mike Tate. The evening ended with a time of continued fellowship with a “Taste of Israel” allowing the congregation to sample foods such as hummus and Challah bread.

Every participant was given a refrigerator magnet with Ps. 122:6 and a picture of the Kotel on it, along with a list of urgent prayers for Israel and her people to be placed on their refrigerator, reminding them to pray daily on behalf of Israel.

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sraeli military sources said Hamas has renewed the testing of extended-range surfaceto-surface rockets. They said Hamas engineers have overseen the development of new Iranian-designed rockets in launches from the Gaza Strip into the Mediterranean Sea. “They have accelerated all efforts to rearm and develop much more powerful weapons than we have seen until now,” a source said.

Sources said Hamas has launched five advanced rockets in tests from the Gaza coast into the Mediterranean over the last month. The tests appear to include that of an indigenous variant of the Syrian-origin M-302, with a range of 160 kilometers. Hamas fired several M-302s during the 50-day war with Israel in July and August 2014. The missiles reached the northern Israeli port of Haifa but did not cause casualties or significant damage. The sources said a key Hamas launching pad was in the former Jewish community of

Netzarim, evacuated by Israel during its unilateral withdrawal from the Gaza Strip in 2005. They said at least five rockets were fired from Netzarim in September 2014, the first taking place days after the ceasefire with Israel. At the same time, Hamas has been restoring its missile and rocket assembly line. The sources said the effort reflected Hamas’ determination to renew fighting with Israel should the current ceasefire collapse.

“Hamas seeks to restore the rocket lathes, of which 50 percent were destroyed during the fighting in Gaza,” the authoritative Israel Defense magazine said. “In the IDF, they are monitoring the situation and say that these are not new rockets with new ranges.”

Wiesenthal Center to OSCE: Europes’ Jews Threatened

Serious and Substantive Action Demanded

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n a statement delivered at the 57 member nation Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) annual meeting devoted to human rights in Warsaw, Mark Weitzman, the Wiesenthal Center’s Director of Government Affairs and a member of the organization’s Advisory Panel on Freedom of Religion and Belief said:

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“Europe’s Jewish communities are facing a number of real and existential threats. These include violence by mobs in Western European countries and murders in France and Belgium, the rise of anti-Semitism as an acceptable form of social discourse and the growing legitimization of political anti-Semitism as expressed by parties such as Jobbik in Hungary and Golden Dawn in Greece and by high level political leaders in Turkey.”

Weitzman also stated that, “distorting the Holocaust for political or propaganda purposes such as whitewashing the history of local collaborators with the Nazis or equating Israel and Jews with the Nazis and finally attempts to ban core elements of Jewish religious practices such

as ritual circumcision and kosher slaughtering.”

Weitzman, who is a member of the NGO Steering Committee for the upcoming November high-level OSCE meeting on Antisemitism, urged member states to “actively participate... and vigorously follow up” on the steps to be taken at that meeting, and he concluded by saying that in light of the upcoming 70th anniversary of the end of World War II and the Holocaust, the OSCE must take “serious and substantive” action to “address the current threats to the security and safety of the Jewish community in Europe.”

While in Warsaw, Weitzman also met with Chief Rabbi Michael Schudrich, leaders of the Jewish community and gave a lecture to community members at the famed Nozyck Synagogue.

Mark Weitzman can be reached through the Wiesenthal Center’s New York office, 212-697-1180, or by email at mweitzman@wiesenthal.com.

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All About WIZO Atlanta

Women’s International Zionist Organization

By Leah wolf SPECIAL FOR THE AJT

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IZO was founded in Great Britain in 1920.

The founders, among them the wife of the future first president of Israel Dr Vera Weizmann.

The goal of the organization was to serve the needs of women and children in the land of Israel. Before the second world war WIZO had 102 groups in Poland, 23 WIZO groups in Bulgaria 69 IZO groups in Transylvania, 110,000 members in all. After the Holocaust 55,000 members survived.

In 1949 the head office was transferred from London to Israel. The Equal Rights Law for Women was passed and the first WIZO advice bureau opened in Tel Aviv. WIZO was recognized as a non government organization (NGO) and given consultative status with ECOSOC. WIZO also opened offices in New York and Miami.

In every wave of Aliya, from the Soviet Union, Ethiopia and other Alliot, WIZO was at the forefront of helping the newcomers settle in Israel.

Today WIZO is one of the most important and active organizations in Israel, helping women and children.

WIZO maintains 177 Children Care Centers that nurture 14.000 preschoolers that come from homes that would not be able to afford to send the children to a preschool and thus the mothers would not be able to go to work.

WIZO educates 55,000 children throughout Israel in eight Youth Villages, schools and programs.

WIZO provides crisis workshops for parents that live inside the Rocket Zone (fired from Gaza).

WIZO funds a successful Parent hotline for parents seeking advice and support.

WIZO provides hundreds of Passover Food Parcels for families living under the poverty line.

WIZO provides shelter in WIZO’s Battered Women Shelters for women that find themselves in need.

WIZO sponsors a Community Bar Mitzvah celebration for hundreds of children from families who could not afford a celebration otherwise.

WIZO provides community leadership with business management seminars for women in the Women’s Centers, to help them find gainful employment.

WIZO’s Atlanta chapter was founded by Tilly Joffe in 1990. Joffe was an active member of WIZO in Johannesburg for many years. W ith her enthusiasm and love of Israel she established a chapter in Atlanta and was active until she passed away.

WIZO Atlanta supports the WIZO Pre-School in Kiryat Ata. In order to support the pre-school we hold a few events during the year; cooking demonstration by well known chefs, lectures by life coaches etc.

We raise money mainly through our “Game Day” where all card games are played. It is held at the Bridge Club of Atlanta where the participants are served a 5 Star Brunch and High Noon Tea (all home cooking and baking, all done by our amazing members).

This year the “Game Day” will be held on October 26. If you would like to participate please call Lorraine at 404-309-9077 to arrange a table.

Please join Wizo and help us help children in Israel. To join call Leah at: 404-394-6108 or email to leah@ wolfam.us

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A Sukkot Season Full of Transitions

By Caryn S. Hanrahan SPECIAL FOR THE AJT

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love Sukkot. I love preparing the feast to celebrate the holiday and can spend hours decorating the sukkah. Usually what is heard most around my house is “MORE SCHACH”. You can never have enough schach on your sukkah. My self-described red-neck son bought a new pick-up truck last month. Now my husband has no more excuses. MORE SCHACH! T h i s year, Sukkot is full of transitions for me.

Big onesleaving my job to relocate my elderly parents to Atlanta, and small ones- turning 50 (It’s just another year). Spending time in the sukkah allows me to contemplate these and other challenges. My oldest daughters are back at college and experiencing their own transitions.

Like most Jewish mothers, I worry.

Have I prepared them well enough.

Courses will be failed, hearts may be broken. There are some things that cannot be prepared for. Hopefully I have taught them the basics of self-sufficiency. On the top of this list are basic rules of money management. Sure I want my girls to learn to budget but I also want them to learn about finance, especially investments. Women make up the majority of college graduates and they have more power and earning potential than ever before. According to new research from The Boston Consulting Group, women are expected to add $6 trillion in earned income globally over the next five years. All this bodes well for my daughters’ financial futures. The bad news is that women on average earn 76% of what men earn resulting in an aver-

age lifetime earning differential of $ 250,000. Women continue to fight for equal pay for equal work. Many women lag behind when it comes to using assets to plan and build financial security.

How can we fix this? Women can keep themselves informed by reading the latest investment articles on-line, in books or in newspapers.

Understanding the current economy and investment trends can help women make more informed decisions. It can be difficult to navigate this information if you are new to investing or if you have questions that you want answered. Fortunately, living in Atlanta, there are many opportunities for education. Continuing education classes are plentiful and financial advisors abound. Taking the first step can be challenging but I have a suggestion. Join me at the Israel Bonds National Women’s Division fall conference later this month at The Temple. Women from Atlanta and around the country will gather together for a day filled with dynamic female speakers and schmoozing.

Have fun, support Israel and learn about the importance of women investing in their own name.

Chag Sameach! Wishing you a beautiful and bountiful season.

Caryn Schloss Hanrahan , CNM,MPH recently retired from Emory University School of Medicine after 22 years with the Department of Ob/Gyn. She currently serves on the Israel Bonds Women’s Advisory Board. She and her husband, Andy live in Decatur with their four children.

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Camp Twin Lakes: A Home For Everyone Army Combat Medic and Family Attend Support Camp

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s an Army Combat Medic, Jarrad devoted his life to helping others on the battlefield, ensuring they made it home to their family and loved ones.

During his second tour in Iraq, he was medically discharged due to multiple injuries that were sustained during combat. Like so many before him, Jarrad returned home to a civilian life without his familiar uniform.

Readjusting to home proved to be challenging. Exhausting days were spent at doctor’s offices where Jarrad found himself struggling to be a good patient versus the familiarity of being the medic.

His wife and children also struggled with readjusting. Jarrad had the support of clinicians, but finding support groups for his family was much 12 more difficult.

Jarrad and his family were encouraged to attend Camp Twin Lakes’ Family Warrior Weekend, a program for service members and their families. The family spent a weekend strengthening their bonds while roasting s’mores over a campfire. Jarrad was once again surrounded by fellow service men and women. They were not alone. Jarrad’s family had become a part of the Camp Twin Lakes family and, at camp, their healing process could begin.

Jarrad attends one of CTL’s yearround, medically-supported camp programs for children and families facing serious illnesses, disabilities, and other life challenges. In collaboration with nearly 60 nonprofit community partners, Camp Twin Lakes provides life-changing experiences at its campsites in Rutledge, Winder, and Warm Springs, Georgia, at children’s hospi-

MAADA’s support of Camp Twin Lakes since 2008 has helped raise donations of more than $1,736,000, which has provided camp experiences for more than 2,170 of campers.

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tals across the state, and at various day camps in Atlanta. In addition, Camp Twin Lakes provides an 80 percent subsidy for every camper served which translates to $800 per camper for one week of camp.

Camp Twin Lakes has campsites that are equipped in order to meet the extensive range of campers’ medical needs. Relatively serious procedures that would otherwise require a hospital visit are handled on site.

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AJA Educational Philosophy is “Student First!”

Newly Created School Integrates Proud Traditions and Achievements

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tlanta Jewish Academy, the new pre-K through 12th grade school formed by the merger of Greenfield Hebrew Academy and Yeshiva Atlanta, has gotten off to a vigorous start with the 2014-2015 academic year. The new school, with an increased enrollment, is offering the finest in both Judaic and secular education, and integrating the proud traditions and achievements of both institutions.

Academically, the test results that have arrived for Greenfield Middle School and Atlanta Jewish Academy Upper School continue to impress. At the Upper School, the results from last year’s senior class scores on the College Board Exam are truly remarkable, with the class of 2013-2014 scoring above not only the state and national average, but also above the scores for the Southern Association of Independent Schools, an organization that includes the most academically rigorous private schools. Results for the 2013-2014 class that graduated from Greenfield Middle School are identically impressive, with eighth graders scoring high above the norm for other independent schools, and students who qualified for untimed testing scoring way above the national norms.

However, at AJA, it’s not just about the test scores, important as they are. Rabbi Pinchos Hecht, Atlanta Jewish Academy Head of School, stresses the importance of educating the whole student.

“Students first is at the heart of our new school,” Rabbi Hecht said.

“Atlanta Jewish Academy prepares our students for life by allowing them the space to integrate their identity and education within their social context. “ Dr. Paul Oberman, Associate Head of School at Atlanta Jewish Academy Upper School, is in complete agreement.

“I believe in student ownership of their education; we are always looking for new ideas from our student body,” Dr. Oberman explained.

“Just last year, a student came to us with the wonderful idea for a ‘minimester’. Teachers presented classes on interesting subjects in which they were expert, but that wouldn’t be covered in an ordinary curriculum, and everyone had a wonderful time.

Another student decided to improve our library system, using his own tzedakah money to fund a whole new section of popular books for student borrowing. We ask all our graduating seniors, ‘In twenty years, what do you want to see here that’s stayed the same? What would you like to see that’s different?’ Our Peer Leadership program asks the seniors who participate, ‘What do you wish you knew when you were a freshman?’ and offers them the opportunity to pass on that help immediately. We value student input and participation, because in the future, our students will face new problems and challenges that we cannot know. We must teach them to be creative, logical, independent, and cooperative.”

Leah Summers, Associate Head of School at Greenfield Early Childhood, Lower School, and Middle School, also feels strongly that test scores don’t reveal everything about

her students.

“We’re gratified that we showed well as a school; but we do not make the mistake of defining our children by this rigid tool of measurement alone,” Ms. Summers said. “The whole is greater than the sum of its parts, just as our children’s education profiles are greater than this one component. Our students master the Common Core subjects, but they also have the opportunity to direct their own education in our Middle School electives program. This offers them the opportunity to pursue their own interests, explore their own passions.

It’s very important for our students to feel like they’re taking ownership of their education.”

“AJA will graduate students who have experienced and excelled in the rigors of a 21st century education, and are fully prepared for life in

our constantly evolving, fast-paced world,” explained Rabbi Hecht. “Our graduates will be models of lifelong learning. They will possess the skills and resilience to constantly expand their knowledge and personal growth, and will thereby be equipped to triumph in a world that reinvents itself every day.”

Leah Braunstein Levy is the author of “The Waiting Wall”, a Sydney Taylor Notable Book for 2010, and a contributing author to “Kaddish, Women’s Voices”, winner of a 2013 National Jewish Book Award in the category of Contemporary Jewish Life and Practice. Her work has also appeared in Highlights for Children, The Atlanta Jewish Times, and The Jewish Georgian.

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School Problems Diagnosing and Dealing with Learning Disabilities

By Jeffrey Hopkins, MD

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Although school should be fun or at the very least tolerable, there are many pupils in each classroom who struggle to learn what they need to each day. This struggle can lead to problems making friends, cause depression secondary to self esteem issues, or cause strife at home as they struggle with homework.

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t this point in the school year, summer vacation seems to have been years ago, and before we know it holiday vacations will be upon us.

For many children, school is a comfortable place where they get to spend time with friends and learn new skills. These kids wake each morning with enthusiasm for what they can achieve that day in school.

Many other children, however, begin their weekdays full of dread.

They are the children who struggle to get through each day at school.

Maybe they hope today is the day they don’t get called on by the math teacher to do a problem at the board, or possibly today they can avoid the embarrassment of having to read out

Students with school or learning problems should be apparent to each teacher by this point in the school year. The causes are numerous and include dyslexia, auditory processing, verbal processing, math disorders, reading disorders, attention deficit disorder, fine motor delay, hearing problems, vision problems, and social disorders just to name a few.

All of this can be overwhelming

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StuWe all have strengths dents are put through and weaknesses in how several hours of testJeffrey Hopkins, MD we learn. Sometimes ing to determine where our weakness, if severe their strengths and weaknesses lie. enough, can effect our overall achieve Depending on the results, the child ments. may benefit from extra help from a A plan of action should start with tutor in certain subjects. Others may your child’s pediatrician. Discuss the need to be pulled into small settings to issues with him/her to rule out medi- help with math or reading, or maybe cal causes of school challenges. Most they just need some extra time to comof the time this will not be the ulti- plete their tests. Sometimes the child will get an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) where the school will be held accountable to be sure the child makes the proper progress throughout the school year and to come up with accommodations to ensure this occurs.

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No matter the issue, I can tell you from years of working with children in these situations that the best solutions come from parents who act as advocates for their children. If you or the teacher thinks there may be an issue with your child, don’t just hold on to hope they will grow out of it. Don’t blame it on the teacher’s style or think that your child is just being lazy.

This is one of those situations where time is of the essence, because many of these evaluations take weeks or months. Don’t wait until they’ve failed a couple classes first semester and now are failing even more classes and it’s spring break. Wasting a year of school is something you and your child can not afford.

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Emory AEPi House Vandalized With Swastikas Anti-Semetic Act Occurred Just Hours After End of Yom Kippur

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he Alpha Epsilon Pi (AEPi) Fraternity at Emory University was vandalized Sunday just hours after the end of Yom Kippur. “Crude, offensive graffiti, including swastikas,” were spray painted on the house according to an Oct. 5 University press release.

As reported by The Emory Wheel,

on our campus is an attack against everything for which Emory stands.”

The AEPi fraternity at Emory issued a statement thanking the community for its support and outrage at what it calls an “insensitive display of prejudice.”

“We are working alongside Emory to ensure that intolerable acts of hate, such as this, will never occur again,” the statement read.

“We are thankful for the community around us that has shown tremendous support throughout this time.”

26 students live in the fraternity house - and not all of them are Jewish. Prior to Sunday’s incident they had not been subject to any other anti-Semitic threats or acts, according to the president of the fraternity.

University President James Wagner condemned the act in an email to the Emory community as “a repugnant, flagrant emblem of anti-Semitism.”

The graffiti was painted over on Monday but the messages of prejudice weren’t so easily forgotten. University leaders have vowed to find the responsible party and to convey the message that offensive vandalism will not be tolerated.

“Among the many pernicious things the swastika symbolizes, in the last century it represented the most egregious and determined undermining of intellectual freedom and truth-seeking,” Wagner wrote in his email. “In short, its appearance

that most Emory students stand for peace and acceptance,” Fishbein wrote. “Make it your personal duty to ensure that ALL students can feel welcomed and loved at Emory.”

The Anti-Defamation League and Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta also decried the vandalism, with both groups issuing statements praising Emory for its quick response and intolerance of the acts.

A statement from the Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) offered a steadfast rejection of what it calls an anti-Semitic message.

“SJP at Emory condemns the recent and abhorrent act of vandalism… [and] categorically rejects all forms of racism and bigotry,” the statement read. “All of these forms of hate dehumanize people, and as

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Additional campus officers patrolled the area around the fraternity house Monday. Anyone with information about those responsible is asked to contact Emory police at 404-7276111.

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According to The Emory Wheel, Many Emory students and organizations have taken to social media outlets such as Facebook and Twitter to express their take on the situation.

As reported by The Wheel, The Student Government Association (SGA), sent an email Sunday night inviting the Emory community to wear blue on Monday to support Emory’s Jewish community and in condemnation of the act that was carried out.

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“One of the biggest things we’ve gotten out of this event is that this is not a prejudiced community,” the president told the Atlanta Journal Constitution. “There has been a tremendous amount of support from everyone in the community regardless of creed or ethnic background. The hate incident came from an individual that does not embody Emory morals.”

In a Facebook post, College junior Katie Fishbein wrote that seeing the image of swastikas on the AEPi house was terrifying and not in line with the openness and tolerance she experienced on Emory’s campus.

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The Davis Academy Begins Second Decade Emet Society honors first Mechina class Special for the AJT

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hen the 2014 – 2015 school year began at The Davis Academy in August, the Reform Jewish Day School’s Mechina: Kindergarten Prep program officially began its second decade.

Mechina is a unique full-day program that, for the last ten years, has prepared four-year-olds and young fives for successful entry into Davis Academy Kindergarten. According to Davis Academy Principal Drew Frank, “Mechina students are encouraged to create, collaborate, invent and investigate.”

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Just like older Davis Academy students, Mechina students develop literacy skills, learn Hebrew, music and art, experiment in the science and idea labs, and play in the big

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gym and on the playground. On Fridays, they join the entire Davis Lower School community in Jewish song and prayer during the school’s joyful Kabbalat Shabbat service.

Last May, six members of the Class of 2014 graduates were honored for having been part of the very first Mechina class ten years earlier in 2004. In honor of the Mechina Program’s ten-year anniversary and the graduating students who began in that very first Mechina class, The Davis Academy created The Emet Society. The Hebrew word Emet means “truth.” It begins with the Hebrew letter Aleph and ends with the letter Tav, symbolically encompassing the entire Hebrew alphabet (and the Davis Academy journey) from beginning to end. Meaning is also found in the fact that the middle letter, Mem, symbolizes menschlichkeit, the

values that sit at the center of Davis Academy’s core mission.

It is also noteworthy that the teacher who began the program ten years ago, Amy Shapiro, continues to teach the Mechina class today as the program starts its eleventh year.

The first members of the Emet Society are the six Davis Academy students: Dima Arkhipov, Zachary Cohen, Eli Katz, Aaron Rice, Maqueline Weiss and Isaac Weissman. Members of this year’s Davis Academy Mechina: Kindergarten Prep class show off the map displaying the states from which they are They were in the receiving alphabet letter art made by students in schools across first Mechina class, the country also participating in this interactive project. Shown and upon their here, left to right (back row): Juliette Rothstein and Sophia Molinari; (middle): Ella Lazarian, Graham Antin, Judd Brown, Sydney Tolk, Davis graduation, Spencer Godwin (front): Dylan Carlin, Samantha Eichenholz and hold the distinction Jake Carlin. In the back Sophia holds up the letter “F” which their class made. of having become the first students this group of students, along with to also complete ten their love of their school and heriyears at The Davis Academy. tage was evident at graduation when This year’s Mechina class is altears of pride, joy and even tears of ready getting busy with some excitthe unknown road ahead flowed. As ing activities. They are participatthe very first ones to complete this ing in a national project called the special program at Davis, this group Alphabet Letter Exchange in which of students came full circle. They they collaborate with children in learned together and over the years, schools all across the United States the group grew closer and closer, fosexchanging alphabet letter art and tering a unique journey. Now, even learning about each other’s schools though they’re leaving Davis and the and classes. Later in the school year, group is moving across the communithe Mechina class will take a field ty to new high schools, they take with trip to learn about important people them this special bond of friendship in the community and star in their and knowledge knowing that they very own video as they portray the went the extra mile and it will last people in these vital roles. them a life time.”

Cheryl and Michael Weiss, parFor more information about The Daents of Maqueline, who was in the vis Academy Mechina: Kindergarten very first Mechina class a decade ago, Prep program, contact Lisa Mirsky, expressed their appreciation for the Davis Academy Director of AdmisMechina program: “We did not expect sions, at 678-527-3300. that being part of the Mechina program would become such a milestone in our daughter’s life,” said Michael Weiss. “The bonds formed between

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Does Your Child Suffer from Chronic Stomach Aches? it’s important to know symptoms and causes

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f your child suffers from stomachaches regularly, it could be an indication of something serious, according to Dr. Nirav Patel, pediatric gastroenterologist with Atlanta Gastroenterology Associates. “Abdominal pain beyond a routine belly ache could indicate anything ranging from a food sensitivity to something more complex like inflammatory bowel disease,” he says.

While Dr. Patel evaluates and treats all types of digestive disorders, some more common issues seen in infants and younger patients include colic, acid reflux, and constipation. Over the past few years, Dr. Patel also has seen a rise in food sensitivities, which can cause recurring stomach issues.

“In infants,” Patel explains, “stomach pain could be the result of a sensitivity to milk protein or it could be something easily remedied – like the mother avoiding certain foods while breastfeeding.” To find out what is causing recurring stomachaches, tests for lactose intolerance or ultrasounds can be performed and treatments prescribed. “Babies can suffer from more serious digestive issues too, and those require more indepth evaluation before a diagnosis can be made.”

In older children, Dr. Patel says there could be other causes of stomach pain besides food allergies.

“Sometimes a child’s diet has a lot to do with abdominal pain,” he says.

“Kids need a fiber-rich diet with plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables and a lot of fluids.” In cases like these, Dr. Patel works with parents to incorporate nutrition and lifestyle changes, in conjunction with traditional medicine. “But if any age child is experiencing symptoms like blood in their stool or chronic abdominal pain as-

sociated with unexplained weight loss, they should definitely be seen by a gastroenterologist as soon as possible.”

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present challenges to parents, particularly when it comes to chronic digestive issues such as celiac disease, irritable bowel syndrome, Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis. “For school-age children with chronic digestive issues, parents need to work with the school to create a health care and emergency plan,” advises Dr. Patel. “Some parents may not want to share information about a child’s condition, but if teachers and staff members are informed, they will be prepared to help that child.” Dr. Patel recommends meeting with the appropriate school administrators to review any special needs your child may have and to give them written documents and instructions about digestive conditions.

“It’s important to know the laws that may affect how your child is cared for at school as well,” he adds.

“Any recurring stomach or digestive issue in a child is cause for concern,” reiterates Dr. Patel. “The ability to intervene and make a difference early in a person’s life – especially with digestive health and nutrition – is my passion,” he says. “I know what a difference it can make – I’m a parent too.”

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UGA Homecoming Alienates Jewish Students Group of Jewish Students Protest Scheduling with Letter and Petition

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n Saturday, The University of Georgia played Vanderbilt in Football as part of UGA’s Homecom-

ing weekend. The Bulldogs cruised past an unprepared Commodores team 44-7.

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Kippur. The game kicked off at 4 p.m., several hours before the end of Yom Kippur, the holiest day on the Jewish calendar.

This scheduling oversight by the UGA administration was protested by university students in the weeks prior to the game. More than 2,000 students signed a petition in protest of the homecoming game’s schedule. Several students also drafted a letter to President Jere Morehead addressing their concerns.

“We are simply here to ask how a major public university with a strong Jewish community could make this mistake,” the letter read. “We commit ourselves to this University and we would have hoped that you would commit yourselves to us. We pay tuition and pay for football tickets. Yet, by scheduling homecoming on Yom Kippur, you disregard and disrespect the Jewish population on campus.”

Co-author of the letter and UGA Senior, Nicole Gillman said the purpose of the document was to spread awareness.

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“The main idea of it was to make (the administration) aware that it was Yom Kippur, because they kind of just made (the date of) the homecoming game and they didn’t really acknowledge that it was one of our holiest days,” said Gillman.

Gillman went on to say that since Yom Kippur is largely a day of prayer and a time to be with one’s family, she and many of her friends would not attend the game Saturday. The Homecoming game has been held in November the past two years.

Senior journalism major and another co-author of the letter, Tyler Andrews, says UGA could have done a better job scheduling the game as there is a large Jewish population on Campus. The UGA Hillel estimates that Georgia has around 2,000 Jewish students accounting for about 5 percent of the overall campus population.

“Enough of them should have known that it fell on the same day,”

he said.

Vice president for public affairs, Tom Jackson, said that homecoming games traditionally take place in October against an SEC opponent.

“Frankly, we tried in the past

and will continue to try to strive to remain aware and sensitive to important days on the calendar,” Jackson said. “In the future, we’ll certainly consider the option of scheduling homecoming earlier in September or later in November as necessary to take appropriate regard for students’ religious tenets, which we of course hold with deep respect.”

Jackson went on to say that in the past, athletic events have been hosted on other religious holidays including Easter and Ramadan.

Georgia’s lone Jewish player, a 2013 graduate of Walton High School, Brandon Kublanow suited up and played for the Bulldogs on Saturday. Even so, the letter and accompanying petition put together by Tyler Andrews, Nicole Gillman, Rachel Goldberg and Jamie Gottlieb helped to raise awareness of Yom Kippur and the university was made aware of their scheduling conflict.

“If you are a university based around promoting diversity, then let diversity ring as loudly as the Chapel Bell.” Reads the letter, “If you are a university that promotes acceptance, then welcome all groups with open arms. If you are a university that respects the Georgia community, then stand for all voices on campus.

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Become a Jewish Leader in Your Community AJR Offers Path to Rabbinical and Cantorial Ordination Special for the AJT

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ndividuals in the Atlanta area who are interested in an academically rigorous and spiritually meaningful path to become

clergy, but who are not able to move, have a wonderful option at The Academy for Jewish Religion.

AJR works regularly with students who follow their dreams to

become rabbis and cantors by commuting to New York weekly for one or two nights, but who maintain their lives and careers in their homes throughout the country. The Academy for Jewish Religion was founded in 1956, unique in its vision and its mission. It envisioned the Jewish community as a meeting place where every serious Jew and every dedicated spiritual leader of the Jewish people would strive to find the best Jewish path, without preconceived limitations. AJR offers three degree programs, leading to rabbinical ordination, cantorial ordination, and an MA in Jewish Studies.

The AJR trains rabbinical and cantorial students as equal partners in spiritual leadership. Rabbinical studies are valued as a discipline that develops wisdom and spirit rather than exclusively as an academic exercise. Cantorial studies recognize that a central way into the soul is through the arts, and equip students with a wide range of musical approaches.

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Each student at AJR receives a pluralistic education, and finds a spiritual home with a community of learners. We respect where each of our students begins and immerse them in a diverse community that challenges each member to struggle with personal beliefs, viewpoints, and practices, and then to grow as individuals and as Jewish leaders.

First and second-career students are valued for their passion, their commitment, and their personal

gifts. They study together as partners, knowing that the variety within our community leads to its richness.

AJR is pledged to respect the dignity of every person, and accepts and respects differences of gender, age, sexual orientation, and learning style.

AJR’s flexible programs lead to drawing students from throughout the country. While many students live in the larger New York area, we have always had super commuter students who fly in to study. weekly We work with these students to help them complete as much of their coursework as they can in a condensed period of time, so that they can make the most of their time away from home.

“AJR offers a remarkably flexible learning opportunity that really allows for long distance students to participate fully.” Says one AJR alumna, “While it is true that it was tiring, nevertheless, as soon as I set foot in the halls of AJR each week, I was exhilarated...The energy I received at AJR more than made up for the energy I expended in travel.”

Come see how you can fulfill your dreams at The Academy for Jewish Religion.

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What Type of Job Seeker Are You? Why we search for jobs and some quick tips to guide you Special for the AJT

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hen it comes down to it, there are only two types of job seekers in this world: those who are reactive and those who are proactive.

The type you are quite often depends on a wide range of circumstances.

People who take action when they are forced into it fall into the reactive camp. The total surprise of a job loss is a stark example of being put in a position to react. In many cases, surprises can be avoided if you are attuned to the warning signs and signals that frequent the workplace.

Many people avoid the signs hoping they are just rumors, and maybe there is no substance behind them.

There are plenty of times when rumors are just simply that. Doing your own homework will help you get a sense of fact vs. fiction. Avoid the trap of being labeled a rumor monger when you search for facts. Also, this is not to say a reactive position is bad. But by its very nature, a reactive position will put you on the defensive.

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If you are in the job market, focusing on what is important to you is crucial. Is it pay, challenge, passion or what you do best?

Searching for a job is a fulltime job. If you are employed, this can be challenging. But with careful planning, it is doable. If you are not employed, treat your job search as a fulltime position. Have a plan for the day that is all inclusive. Prepare a to-do list, but take time for lunch, a walk outside, exercise, etc.

The skills needed for a job search today and the available tools are quite different than just 10 years ago.

Whether we like it or not, the search

If you are in the job market, create your own plan and then work the plan. The best recommendation is to stay positive and be persistent.

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Streisand Makes Music History

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arbra Streisand has made music history with the release of her 34th studio album, “Partners.”

“Partners,” which was released on Sept. 16, debuted at the top of the Billboard 200 list. This makes Streisand the first recording artist to have a top selling album in each of the last six decades. She also boasts the largest sales week for a female artist so far this year, with 196,000 copies of the album sold in the first week.

The album consists of Streisand singing duets with all-male partners, including artists such as Elvis Presley, Lionel Ritchie, Billy Joel, and Stevie Wonder. The duets include “Love Me Tender,” “Evergreen,” “It Had to Be You” and “New York State of Mind.” The album features 12 tracks on the standard edition, with five bonus tracks on the deluxe edition.

Streisand has produced 10 number one albums during her career. She is also one of only 17 entertainers in history to win an Oscar, a Grammy, an Emmy, and a Tony.

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cademy Award nominee Jake Gyllenhaal will be making his Broadway debut with his performance in the American version of the play “Constellations”. Gyllenhaal made his New York stage debut in 2012 in a play called “If There Is I Haven’t Found It Yet.” He has also starred in the revival of “This is Our Youth” in London’s West End in 2002.

Gyllenhall performs in “If There is I Haven’t Found It Yet.”

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“Constellations” is a two-character play written by Jack Payne. The play first premiered in the Royal Court Theatre in London in 2012. It won the Evening Standard Theatre award in the best play category, making Payne the youngest playwright ever to win the award. Michael Longhurst will direct the production.

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Council for Quality Growth’s 2014 Leadership Award

Rabbi Dr. Analia Bortz Gains National Recogniation

he Council for Quality Growth paid tribute to regional civic, philanthropic, business and community leader Steve Selig, president and Chairman of the Board of Selig Enterprises, with its Four Pillar Award on October 2, 2014. This was the 25th annual leadership award for the Council, which works to promote balanced and responsible growth by providing advocacy, information, and education to its members.

The online Jewish life magazine, “Tablet” has included Rabbi Dr. Analia Bortz, spiritual leader on Congregation Or Hadash, as one of 15 American Rabbis You Haven’t Heard of, but Should. See the full article here: tabletmag.com/jewish-lifeand-religion/184235/rabbis-you-should-know

Steve Selig Honored with Four Pillar Award

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“I’m pleased and enormously proud to receive this award,” said Selig.

“This is by far the most humbling day of my life.”

Selig was awarded for his personification of the “Four Pillars” of leadership and success – quality, responsibility, vision and integrity. Notable attendees at the award event included Vince Dooley, former UGA Head Football coach and athletic director; Larry Gellerstedt, president and CEO of Cousins Properties, Inc.; Doug Hertz, president of United Distributors; and Mike Lev-

Rosenberg Siblings Make Waves Atlanta Natives Chase, lindsey and Ashley Excel in College

en, president and CEO of the Las Vegas Sands.

“Steve Selig and his family have been pillars of the real estate community in Atlanta for many years, and I am thrilled the Council for Quality Growth is recognizing Steve’s significant contributions to the industry and to the community,” said Gellerstedt.

Hertz and Gellerstedt also served as co-chairs of the event along with City of Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed; Virginia Hepner, president and CEO of the Woodruff Arts Center; Steve Koonin CEO and part-owner of the Atlanta Hawks; Bernie Marcus of the Marcus Foundation; Jerome Russell, president of Russell New Urban Development; and Charlie Tickle, CEO of the Daniel Corporation.

In addition to heading Selig Enterprises, he has served as president of The Temple, the Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta, and the American Jewish Committee. He co-founded Southern Promotions and Music Midtown, and he currently serves on the boards of the Woodruff Arts Center and the Alliance Theater. Selig served as Deputy Assistant to the President of the United States under Jimmy Carter as his Chief Liaison with the business community, and he played a prominent role in Atlanta’s hosting of the 1988 Democratic National Convention.

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rother-sister combination Chase and Ashley Rosenberg are getting a taste of college football at two different levels. Ashley is the lead reporter for the University of Georgia’s sports website GEORGIADOGS.com and on football game days does a preview for the website as well as stories and cuts up highlights from the game.

Ashley, who has done live television sideline reporting for high school football games and the wrestling championships for regional sports networks like Fox SportSouth, is a senior at UGA and was a member of the track team for two years as a pole vaulter. Chase, a sophomore, is in his second year as the starting quarterback for Hamilton College in Clinton, NY, which plays in the Little Ivy NESCAC conference on the Division 3 level.

Through three games, Chase is second in the conference in passing, completing 57 of 111 attempts for 586 yards and five touchdowns.

He also has a rushing touchdown. Both Ashley and Chase went to the Davis Academy along with twin sister Lindsey, who is also a senior at UGA and has been working as a practice player and manager for the Lady Dogs basketball team. Chase is majoring in economics while Ashley will get her broadcasting degree from the Grady School of Journalism. Lindsey, meanwhile, is majoring in human development and family science, and has applied to Georgia Regents University’s School of Occupational Therapy in Augusta. And despite being more than 1,000 miles away from his sisters, Chase remains a huge Georgia fan and can be seen frequently on the Hamilton campus wearing a Bulldog on his chest.

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FASHION TIPS FROM AJT’S NICOLE BORSUK Dear Nicole,

Dear Nicole,

I am a female in my early 30’s and I need update my fall/winter wardrobe. I want to be able to mix and match this season’s trends with my current wardrobe without breaking the bank. How do you pick which trends to incorporate into your wardrobe and how do you decide which trends you should pass on? Where are the best places to buy trendy items?

I just cleaned my closet and found a bunch of things that I no longer wear.

Some of the clothes I will donate, but others are in very good shape, in style, even have tags on it, so I would like to recoup some of the expense.

I also have some designer handbags that I no longer use. Do you have any suggestions?

Sincerely, Trying To Stay Trendy Dear Trying To Stay Trendy,

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One always wants their wardrobe to look current and up to date, but at the same time not every trend is right for every person. Some of the trends for fall 2014 are capes, wide leg pants, A-line dresses, mod, plaid, and fur vests. You need to first ask yourself if these styles will flatter you. For example if you are petite wide leg pants will be hard to pull off, however an A-line dress might fit you beautifully. Once you have figured out which trends will look good on you and if the colors will enhance your features looking for places to get good deals is the next step. An A-line dress is something you will be able to wear for awhile, so you probably will want to invest in this piece. However a fur vest is one that you might not want to make a huge investment in. I found a faux fur vest at Top Shop for $130. H&M, Forever 21, Banana Republic also have good deals on trendy items. The on items that I am very careful about buying high quality is shoes since they go on your feet and support your whole body. There always a lot of deals on footwear, check out Zappos for deals. Retailers are having a lot of sales, so you do not have to pay full price for any of this season’s trendy looks.

Nicole

Sincerely, Closet Cleaner Dear Closet Cleaner,

Congratulations on tackling the task of cleaning out your closet! That is one thing no one likes to do! There are lot of options now out there besides donating to charity, though that is a great way to give back and a tax deductible too! One way is to go to a consignment store. The drawback is they might not take everything you bring. It needs to be dry cleaned and usually hung a certain way. Another option is using an app that is like a consignment store. I am obsessed with Poshmark! You set up an account and take pictures of gently used items. Clothes, purses and jewelry can all be listed. They send you the postage take care of processing the payment. There is ThredUp who does all the work for you, all you have to do is send them your clothes.

Poshmark has some more social aspects to it. Once you find the right app you will make money and you can buy some more clothes to fill your empty closet!

Nicole Have a fashion question of any kind?

Send Nicole your question at nicole@ nicoleborsuk.com, or for more info about Nicole, visit www.nicoleborsuk. com. “Chai Fashion With Nicole” will be published in the Atlanta Jewish Times.

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Rehearsals Underway for Steel Magnolias ALLIANCE THEATRE PRODUCTION OPENS OCT. 29 Special for the AJT

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ehearsals kicked off this week at the Alliance Theatre for its upcoming production of Robert Harling’s STEEL MAGNOLIAS. The quintessential story of family and friendship, this moving Southern classic tells the story of six complex women sharing life’s ups and downs in the safe-haven created in a home beauty salon.

Zoe Winters playing the glowing newlywed Shelby, M’Lynn’s daughter. Stiles and Potts were both part of Ivey’s 2012 New York STEEL MAGNOLIAS benefit, with Stiles reading as Annelle and Potts reading as Truvy.

are available by calling 404.733.4690.

Discounted rates are also available for members of the military, seniors, and students.

person or by calling 404.733.5000. Tickets are also available online at www.alliancetheatre.org/steelmagnolias. Discounted rates for groups of 10 or more

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The six dynamic women in STEEL MAGNOLIAS will be depicted by Becky Ann Baker playing the cheerful, straightforward Clairee, Mary Pat Gleason playing the delightfully cantankerous Ouiser, Deirdre Lovejoy playing salon owner Truvy, Annie Potts playing the steady M’Lynn, Sarah Stiles playing Truvy’s newest beautician and new girl in town Annelle, and

in the story,” said Director Judith Ivey, “Their histories deepen this story beyond its surface of humor and teasing.

The intelligence of that humor is based on those histories and relationships.

It really is a love story celebrating the woman as well as the human being.”

Performances for STEEL MAGNOLIAS are Tuesday through Thursday at 7:30 pm, Fridays at 8:00 pm, Saturdays at 2:30 pm and 8:00 pm, and Sundays at 2:30 pm and 7:30 pm, October 22 – November 9, 2014. Opening Night is October 29, 2014, at 7:30 pm. There will be no 2:30 pm performance on October 25.

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ernor Deal will participate in a Q&A.

n Wednesday, October 15, 10:00-10:30 am, the MJCCA welcomes Governor Nathan Deal, Georgia’s 82nd Governor, to speak at the Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta (5342 Tilly Mill Road, Dunwoody, 678.812.4000).

The event is open to the community, as well as to media.

Governor Deal will discuss his trip to Israel this past summer, as well as Georgia’s economic ties with Israel and jobs. MJCCA President Doug Kuniansky will welcome Governor Deal and the MJCCA’s Edgewise Discussion Group leader George Jordan will introduce the Governor. Following his remarks, Gov-

Gail Luxenberg, CEO of the MJCCA stated, “We are honored to welcome Governor Deal to the MJCCA. As he recently returned from his first visit to Israel on behalf of the State of Georgia, our community will gain insight from Governor Deal’s remarks about the relationship between Georgia and the Israeli business community.”

For information, contact Barbara Vahaba at 678.812.4142.

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Interview: Rabbi Shalom Lewis rabbi lewis responds to critics about his sermon on radical islam By david cohen and cliff weiss EXCLUSIVE for the AJT

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n the first day of Rosh Hashanah 5775, Rabbi Shalom Lewis of Congregation Etz Chaim delivered a sermon intended to “Wake folks up to the dangers of radical Islam.”

In the past few days, the sermon has been reprinted and taken out of context by multiple websites and blogs.

Headlines such as “U.S. Rabbi: All Muslims guilty, should be exterminated” have been used to describe the Rabbi’s speech. The AJT’s David Cohen was there when the Rabbi spoke, and knows first hand that this tendentious headline could not be further from the truth.

As editors of the Atlanta Jewish Times, we felt that fair and accurate

reporting was necessary to deconstruct various points Rabbi Lewis made in his sermon, and provide him with an opportunity to respond to his radical critics.

we are taught that the righteous of all nations, including Islam, are blessed

by God for their righteous behavior.

AJT: Your critics claim that the following quote from your sermon means that you are saying that Muslims are immoral and do not deserve to live in the same world as Jews.

Atlanta Jewish Times: During this past week numerous websites and blogs have included pieces bashing you and your Rosh Hashanah sermon.

Most of the criticism is along the general lines of:

“I am all for dialogue, but we are dealing with a moral species that eats its own, kills it’s young and celebrates innocent death as homage to God.”

“This year’s speech is filled with racist platitudes, demonizing the religion of Islam, and calling for a new World War against Islam.”

What did you mean by this statement?

What was the purpose and intent of your sermon?

Rabbi Shalom Lewis: The intent was to wake folks up to the dangers of radical Islam; that it is not just a threat to Middle East stability but poses an

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existential threat to western civilization as well. I wanted people to realize that since we live in a globalized, interdependent world with open borders and easy access, we are all affected and must all be diligent in condemning and preventing terrorism. When you read the text of my sermon, it is very clear that I am not calling for a new World War against Islam, but rather a war against radical Islamic terrorists. For people to claim otherwise, is to distort what I said.

AJT: People on the internet argue that the following quote from your sermon was a call to exterminate all Muslims.

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“The fury of ultimate evil is upon us and we must act – not to contain it.

Not to degrade it. Not to manage it.

Not to tolerate it, but to exterminate it utterly and absolutely.”

What did you mean by your statement and what or who were arguing should be exterminated utterly and absolutely?

Lewis: Nonsense. To call for the extermination of all Muslims is obscene and offensive to me as a Jew and as a human being. If that was what I meant then that is what I would have said-clearly. The text speaks for itselfthe ‘ultimate evil’ is violent, radical Islam. That is what needs to be exterminated. I condemn the brutal deeds of Muslim extremists. I in no way condemn the faith of Islam. As Jews,

Lewis: In context, the reference refers clearly to Isis, Hamas, Taliban and all the other terrorists groups who diminish the sanctity of life-even the innocent life of their children. The Muslims who are immoral are the Muslims who behave immorally-the radical Islamists and their twisted brand of Islam. Such behavior has no place in the civilized world.

AJT: Why do you think that people are misreading your sermon and taking statements out of context?

Lewis: The enemies of truth are just that. To expect honesty from the radical Islamic community and their supporters is like expecting honesty from the Nazis. They will lie, distort, twist, cherry pick to make their point and promote their corrupt cause. The sermon obviously hit a raw nerve; otherwise, it would have been ignored.

AJT: Do you have any regrets about your sermon, or are there any portions that you wish you would have stated differently? Why? Lewis: I am proud of the sermon and would not change a word in it. It is honest and needed to be said-now it needs to be heeded. Asked by some if I would do it again, my answer is absolutely yes. As a rabbi, as a Jew, as an American, as a lover of freedom I felt compelled to express my feelings, my concerns, and my fears.

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Torah Portion Ve-Zot ha-Berakhah Moses on the Edge Special for the AJT

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he weekly cycle of our Torah reading concludes with VeZot ha-Berakhah which is read on Simhat Torah as we celebrate the completion of the Torah and immediately begin anew with Genesis.

The dancing and excitement of Simhat Torah services overshadow the reading itself which conveys an important message on the meaning of life and death.

This short portion begins with Moses’s blessing to the 12 tribes. Unlike the Song of Moses in Ha’azinu, which warns Israel of her wayward, disloyal ways and the successive disasters which would befall Israel in just retribution, the song which Moses sings is all blessing. He speaks of a bright future for the people of Israel.

He concludes his song: Happy are you, O Israel! Who is like unto thee?

A people delivered by the Lord…

Israel, a unique people, in the care of a unique God, is blessed by Moses as he takes leave of his people. These are his last words.

As the last and final chapter of the Torah begins, Moses ascends Mount Nebo and the Torah, in simple, bare prose, describes his solitary ascent to the mountaintop, his long gaze over the land of Israel, his lonely death on Mount Nebo. God’s final words to Moses: This is the land which I swore to Abraham, Israel and Jacob which I will give to your offspring. I will let you see it with your own eyes, but you shall not cross there.

Moses dies moments later.

The Torah says very little about Moses’ final moments. What was he thinking? What might he have said, or wanted to say to God that the Torah chose not to tell us? Rabbinical literature is replete with such tales and legends. The midrashim fill in the emotion missing from the biblical text.

Moses said to God, “Master of the universe, must I die after my eyes have witnessed all your glory and power?” God replies, “What men can live and not see death?” (Psalms 89:49). Were there men comparable to Abraham, Israel and Jacob? Yet, they had to die. And though there was none like Moses who spoke with

the creator face to face, God said, “The time is drawing near for you to die.”

When Moses realized that God’s decree concerning his death had been sealed, he drew a circle in the ground, stood inside it and declared, ‘Lord of the universe! I will not move out of the circle until you repeal the decree.’

Moses put on sackcloth and ashes and stood in fervent prayer and supplication before God…but God ordered all of the gates of heaven to be closed against Moses’ prayers…”

Moses pleaded, “If you won’t permit me to enter the Promised Land alive, then let my bones be brought in, like the remains of Joseph.” God said to Moses, when Joseph went down to Egypt, he did not hide the fact that he was a Hebrew; he told everyone his identity. However, when you arrived in Midian, you appeared like an Egyptian. God accuses Moses of now acknowledging his ancestry and religious identity…

In his portrait of Moses in Messengers of God, Elie Wiesel asks: “Why was Moses so attached to life, to the point of opposing God’s will? Was that his way of teaching Israel an urgent and timeless lesson: that life is sacred – always and for everyone – and that no one has the right to give up? Was Moses teaching us that as Jews, we must say yes to life, to fight – even against the Almighty – for every spark, for every breath of life?

Yes, he wanted to live and was not ashamed of it; he wanted to live at any cost, except at someone else’s expense.

The Midrash tells us that at the end God told Moses: You insist on belonging to the world of the living, so be it, you shall live – but then Israel shall perish; it must be one or the other, you or Israel. And Moses cried out; Let Moses die, let a thousand men like him die, only let not one child of Israel be touched. For one may not go beyond a certain limit; to live is good, to want to live is human, but not at the expense of another’s death.

the burning bush, which consumes man’s heart without consuming his faith.”

Rabbi Paul Kerbel is a rabbi at Congregation Etz Chaim in Marietta and

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Nobody knows his resting place.

The people of the mountains situate it in the valley. The people of the valley situate it in the mountains. It has become neither temple nor museum. It is everywhere and elsewhere, always elsewhere.

Nobody was present at Moses’ death. And so, in a way, he lives on inside us, every one of us. For as long as one child of Israel, somewhere, proclaims his law and his truth, Moses lives on through him, in him, as does

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SUN., Oct 12

Chabad Intown Sukkot Festival. Enjoy an outdoor pizza picnic, Arts and Crafts, Ultimate Frisbee and a Simchat Torah tricycle parade with Chabad Intown at the Old Fourth Ward Skate park. Sunday, October 12, 2014 from 12:00-2:00 P.M. RSVP to office@chabadintown.org or call 404-898-0434.

Music & Brunch in the Sukkah. The Cohen Home, a Jewish Home Life Community offering assisted living and dementia care, invites you to join our residents and families for a festive brunch celebrating Sukkot. Shake the lulav to the swinging sounds from local Atlanta musician Jeni Michaelson and enjoy traditional favorites from our Executive Chef. Stop by anytime between 10:00am and 1:00pm. The Cohen Home is located at 10485 Jones Bridge Road in Johns Creek. RSVP to 770.475.8787 or info@cohenhome.org.

Alignment & Strength Yoga Workshop. This is a dynamic alignment-based yoga workshop with linked poses and longer holds to facilitate the movement of breath and energy through the body.

The emphasis is on increasing awareness and ease, while building core, arm and leg strength. At MJCCA, (5342 Tilly Mill Road, Dunwoody). Member Adult: $20-25 / Community Adult: $35. More info: DeAnne Jacobson at 678.812.4025, deanne.jacobson@atlantajcc.org.

Safe Sitting Babysitting Training. Consisting of two 4-hour classes, the Safe

Sitter: More Than Just Babysitting training offers teens the opportunity to learn the skills that every parent looks for in a baby-sitter. Safe Sitter teaches young teen babysitters the essentials of keeping themselves and the children in their care safe. Held in the Orkin Teen House at the MJCCA (5342 Tilly Mill Road, Dunwoody) from 2:00-6:00 pm. MJCCA Members: $120, Non-Members: $150. More Info: Stacie Graff at 678.812.3972, stacie. graff@atlantajcc.org

TUE., Oct 14

“Ribs in the Shack” Sukkot Celebration. All are invited to the celebrate the holiday of Sukkot at the MJCCA with “Ribs in the Shack.” This fun celebration features authentic Kosher BBQ Ribs from The Glatt Smokehouse with other delicious menu items. Eat in the MJCCA Sukkah and enjoy live Bluegrass music with The Cedar Hill Bluegrass Band. The program will include crafts and activities for children sponsored by the MJCCA’s Weinstein School, Israeli Scouts, and Adamah Adventures. MJCCA at Zaban Park (5342 Tilly Mill Road, Dunwoody). Free and open to the community. Food available for purchase. More info: Rabbi Glusman 678.812.4161, rabbi.glusman@ atlantajcc.org

SUN., Oct 19

The MJCCA Presents The Andy Statman Trio. MJCCA Arts & Culture presents The Andy Statman Trio (comprised of Andy Statman, Jim Whitney, and Larry Eagle),

on Sunday, October 19, 2014, 7:00 pm.

Combining Klezmer, Bluegrass, and Jazz, Statman is a master of the mandolin and clarinet, celebrating the music of his dual heritage as an observant Jew and an American. The program will be held in the MJCCA’s Morris & Rae Frank Theatre at 5342 Tilly Mill Road, Dunwoody. Ticket Prices: MJCCA Members: $25, Community: $32. More Information: www.atlantajcc.org/boxoffice or 678.812.4002.

WED., Oct 22

Sandy Springs Police Department Teen Driver Class. The Sandy Springs Police department is offering a free, twohour class to help parents and their new (or soon to be) teen drivers ages 14 - 16.

A parent must be present with each teen to attend the class. Pre-registration is mandatory. For more information or for a registration form, call 770-551-3311 or email sandyspringsteens@gmail.com.

The class will meet at 7840 Roswell Road, Bldg. 300, Suite 301, Sandy Springs, GA 30350. Classes are scheduled from 6 - 8:15 pm on October 22, 2014, and December 3, 2014.

SUN., Oct 26

Paintin, Shmoozin, and Sippin with Ketura Hadassah. Join Greater Atlanta Hadassah’s Ketura group at the Art and Soul Pottery Studio in the Fountain Oaks Shopping Center in Sandy Springs on Sunday, October 26, from 2:00-4:00 p.m. for an afternoon of fun painting pottery that you get to keep. Light refreshments and

beverages will be served. Cover is $25 and is all-inclusive. For additional information and to RSVP, please contact Sheila Parks at sfparks@emory.edu.

Book Talk and Signing With Sandy Berman. The Breman’s founding archivist, Sandy Berman, will be introducing Klara with a K at The Breman, and giving our guests special insight into the novel captivating tale. Get your copy of Klara with a K at the Breman Museum Store so you can read it in time for the Book Talk and get it signed by the author afterwards.

Entrance to this event is included in regular museum admission and tickets will be available at the door. Contact Ghila Sanders at gsanders@thebreman.org or 678222-3724.

THURS. Oct 30

Free Program: What You Need to Know Now to Help Your Parents Plan for Their Care Needs Later. What are your parents’ wishes for their long term care, and how will they (or you) pay for it?

Join The Cohen Home for this informative program presented by Eldercare attorney and mediator Michelle Koufman. The program takes place from 6:30-8:00pm at The Cohen Home, 10485 Jones Bridge Road in Johns Creek. Light hors d’oeuvres will be served. RSVP to 770.475.8787 or info@cohenhome.org.

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may their memories be a blessing

Selma Bressler 90, Atlanta

Selma Bressler, age 90, of Atlanta died October 2, 2014. Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Mike Bressler and Peggy Freedman, Atlanta; daughter, Arlene Bressler, Myrtle Beach, SC; grandchildren: Debra Brown, David Bressler, Melissa Banks; greatgrandchildren: Jared, Hannah, Micah and Alexis. Mrs. Bressler was preceded in death by her loving husband, Leonard Bressler, of blessed memory. Sign the online guest book at www.edressler.com. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta, 1440 Spring Street, Atlanta, GA 30309. A graveside service was held Sunday, October 5 at Arlington Memorial Park with Rabbi Joshua Heller officiating. Arrangements by Dressler’s Jewish Funeral Care, Atlanta (770) 451-4999

Edith Rosenhack 97, Atlanta

Edith “Edie Babes” Rosenhack, 97, of Atlanta passed away Sept. 14, 2014. She was born in Amenia, NY and lived most of her life in New York and Florida. She is buried in Hollywood, Florida. Edith always had a zest and passion for life and had many friends that she loved dearly. She had a great sense of humor and made a joke out of many situations. She was happiest when she was surrounded by family and friends who adored her. Edith was a kind friend and only saw the good in people. She was a loving sister, mother, mother-in law, grandmother and great grandmother. She is survived by her daughter and son-in law, Karen and Jeff Mesquita, daughter-in law, Theresa Rosenhack, grandchildren Debbie (Ryan) Radcliff, Sherri Mesquita, Michael (Carolina) Kaplan, Marlo Kober and fiancé Ted Baum, Jonathan (Venus) Rosenhack, 4 great grand children – Tyler, Shayna, Daniel, and Michael as well as several nieces and nephews. Edith is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Dr. Morris Rosenhack. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to The Weinstein Hospice, 3510 Howell Mill Rd., Atlanta, GA 30327.

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Felice Gerber Felice Gerber, age 95, of Atlanta, died October 1, 2014. She was a long-time member of The Temple and its Sisterhood and Couple’s Club and a member of the Jewish War Veterans. For more than forty years she volunteered for the Red Cross by knitting sweaters for babies and each of her great grandchildren was gifted one of her sweaters. Mrs. Gerber was preceded in death by her loving husband of 55 years, Bernard Gerber, of blessed memory. Survivors include her children: Linda and Leonard Sherman and Alan and Susan Gerber, all of Atlanta; grandchildren: Brian and Beth Sherman, Cary and Sandi Sherman, Joel and Allison Gerber, and Stuart Gerber; great grandchildren: Jamie, Brandon, Eric, Jason, Marshall and Carson.

Sign the online guest book at www.edressler.com. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Temple, 1589 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, GA 30309 or the charity of your choice. A graveside service was held Thursday, October 2 at Crest Lawn Cemetery. Arrangements by Dressler’s Jewish Funeral Care, Atlanta (770) 451-4999.

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Across 1. Month that bring joy, traditionally 5. Some Jaffa fruits 10. Dave Berg’s magazine 13. Many synagogue fundraisers 15. Israel, as far as Iran is concerned 16. Avraham, for short 17. “Makin’ Whoopee” singer 19. Purim drink, perhaps 20. Gaon of note 21. The sun does it as Shabbat ends 22. Ratio for mathematician John von Neumann 23. Tanach prophet 25. Happen again, as a Jewish holiday 27. Levittown feature 31. Scooby ___ (Cartoon shepherded by Fred Silverman) 32. Abbr. for the name of Rabbi Issac Luria, with “The” 33. Paddan ___ (whence patriarch Abram) 35. Bat mitzvah dances 39. Program to save Jewish children during World War II 43. 52-Down rival 44. The ___ Frank House (Amsterdam tourist trap) 45. Dead or Red body of water 46. Where Jacques Derrida was born (abbr.)

48. “Hey There, It’s ___” (feature film which Mel Blanc contributed to) 51. Supervised Jewish slaves in Egypt 55. “L’hitraot!”

56. AJC target 57. One of dozens in the Talmud (abbr.)

59. Primo Levi’s lands 63. “Jerusalem Post” money-makers 64. Heavily contested part of Jerusalem 66. Daisy ___ (“Li’l Abner” character) 67. “The ___” (Conor Cruise O’Brien work about Israel) 68. Clem ___ (Eef Barzelay’s alt country band) 69. Adam Levine participated in the “ice bucket challenge” to raise money for it (abbr.)

70. Freud and Sokolow 71. Circumcise Down 1. Middle ___ (Crusades period) 2. Movement for Tristan Tzara 3. He played a presidential candidate in Sorkin’s “West Wing” 4. Attacked Entebbe 5. Michele of “Glee” 6. Holiday ___ 7. In an Israel cab, it’s called a “moneh” 8. Wailed at the Wall 9. Enemy of Isr. 10. Street ___ (David Blaine talent) 11. “___ Malkeinu” (“Our Father, Our King”) 12. NYU historian Hasia 14. Capture territory, as during the Six-Day War 18. He’s on many Second Temple Period coins 22. Cause for excitement at “Ha’aretz” 24. Neturei ___ (anti-Zionist Jewish group) 26. Reactions to Yehudi Menhin playing the violin 27. Sponge ___ (Passover desert) 28. Novelist Leon (“Exodus”) 29. It’s sometimes thrown for tashlich on Rosh

Hashana 30. Worker at a Purim event 34. Purim gifts Shalach ___ 36. Bette Midler’s “The ___” 37. Bay ___ (one-time site of The House of Love and Prayer) 38. Darren who created “Melrose Place” 40. Abby and others 41. Treif swimmers 42. Israeli Zionism sometimes does it to the Diaspora 47. Surrendered, as Bobby Fischer sometimes would at chess 49. Ashton and Mila or Chelsea and Marc 50. Rothschild and de Hirsch 51. Jewish favorite of 2012 52. See 43-Across 53. Lessens emigration restrictions 54. Jewish ___ International (spin-off from B’nai Brith) 58. Org. that gives a Dinah Shore scholarship 60. The Second Temple was left in it after 70 CE 61. “The King ___” 62. It may lead to the mikvah 64. It screens tourists flying from NYC to Tel Aviv 65. Densely populated Jewish neighborhood (abbr.)

Last week’s answers

Shabbat Candle Lighting Times OCTOBER 10 ▪ 2014

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Blessing for the Candles Baruch Arah A-do-nai,El-o-hei-nu Melech Haolam Asher Kid-shanu b’mitzvotav V’zivanu l’hadlik ner shel Shabbat Blessed are You, Eternal our God, Sovereign of time and space.

You hallow us with Your mitzvot and command us to kindle the lights of Shabbat.

Blessing for the Wine Baruch Atah A-do-nai, El-o-hei-nu

Meelech Haolam, Borei p’ri hagafen Praise to You, Eternal our God, Sovereign of the Universe, Creator of the fruit of the vine.

Blessing for the Bread (Challah) Baruch Atah A-do-nai, El-o-hei-nu Melech haolam, Hamotzi Lechem min haaretz.

Our Praise to You Eternal our God, Sovereign of the universe, Who brings forth bread from the earth.

Sukkot Friday October 10, 2014 6:51 p.m.

Shabbat, October 11, 2014 7:45 p.m.

Shemini Atzeret Wednesday October 15, 2014 6:45 p.m.

Thursday, October 16, 2014 7:39 p/m/ Friday October 17, 2014 6:42 p.m.

Shabbat, October 18, 2014 7:37 p.m.

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