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Declarations and Reality Political Gaps Between Israel and the Palestinian Authority

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ally shouldn’t be a matter of great concern to the Netanyahu government.

Even if many European and other countries follow suit this will have little or no effect at all on the reality on the ground.

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Palestinian Authority has virtually full security control in the West Bank and even if the PA embarks on a full scale political-diplomatic offensive in the international arena it will continue the close security cooperation with Israel because it is a vital and even existential interest for it. Without it, the PA would collapse and be taken over

by Islamic extremists. I assess that most of the Europeans will recognize a Palestinian state in the coming years to placate the Palestinians and other Moslems and Arabs, including the many who live in their countries despite the fact that they realize that there is no chance for an agreement between Israel and the Palestinians, not in the foreseeable future and not in the distant future.

Just yesterday (October 13), the British Parliament passed by a huge margin a decision recognizing a Palestinian state. The move was led by the opposition Labor Party. The decision does not obligate the British government and is only of symbolic value.

Premier David Cameron (Conservatives) and his ministers didn’t participate in the vote. Both the British Labor Party and ruling Swedish Social Democratic Party are sister parties of the opposition Israel Labor Party.

While political declarations of recognition of a Palestinian state won’t change the policy of the Netanyahu government, the question must be asked what will be the accumulative effect of all of this on Israel’s international standing. Time will tell.

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The political gaps between Israel and the Palestinian Authority are unbridgeable. Israel will insist on total security control over the key points in a demilitarized Palestinian state. The Palestinians reject this and insist on flooding Israel with hundreds of thousands if not millions of refugees. A not few Israelis still don’t believe the Palestinians when they say they will demand a choice between compensation or return to Israel. Those Israelis who say this simply don’t understand the Palestinians and explain that since such a demand is unreasonable, the Palestinians don’t really mean it.

But a right of return is the very heart and soul of the Palestinian ethos and narrative. They will never yield on it because it would mean the end of the Palestinian national movement. Also the Palestinians don’t understand

the Israeli side although they claim to. The Palestinians have always and still do view Israel as a colonialist imperialist creation like South Africa was and therefore don’t believe the Jews truly love the Land. They believe that like South Africa external pressure can cause it to collapse, as it is an artificial creation with no real inner fortitude. Tragically enough this is also the view of many in the Israeli Arab sector, including intellectual circles. They live side by side with Jews but don’t understand them.

To stop thinking so would be an abandoning of their ideology. At first the PLO tried terror and now it is resorting to diplomatic warfare.

Back to Europe. The Swedes have a tradition of being path makers for the Palestinian cause. Late premier Olaf Palme opened the gates of European legitimacy for the PLO when he invited Yasser Arafat to Stockholm in the early 1980’s despite Israel’s protestations. Despite the partial boycotting of Israel by Europe (mostly on settlement goods), the future of Israel-EU relations actually looks quite rosy. The two sides maintain strong high tech, scientific, commercial and defense cooperation. Both greatly fear Islamic extremists and this of course includes the prospect of a nuclear Iran. Most Europeans would even welcome an Israeli strike on Iranian nuclear facilities if it would be effective although they won’t openly admit so. Iran’s long range missiles can strike almost anywhere in Europe.

European Jewry was almost totally destroyed during World War II and we are again witnessing a sharp rise in anti-Semitism there, and not only in France and Hungary. It is safe to say that while Europe is no place for the few Jews who remain there, this will not negatively affect European attitudes towards cooperation with the Jewish state.

Europe will likely never again produce the likes of Freud, Einstein, Marx and Kafka just to name a few, but the European countries still seek to benefit from the Jewish brainpower. The fact is that many right wing and even far right wing European politicians seek close ties with Israel.

Cooperation with the Jews is fine as long as it is at a distance. This is a sad and tragic fact of history. There is no long term place for Jews in Europe

The traditional European and Moslem anti-Semitism won’t allow a long term Jewish presence. They should leave, if not to Israel, then to the US, Canada, or Australia. 1945 marked the end of Jewish history in Europe. Europe like Israel will now live in daily fear of Islamic extremists, particularly those who return home from the fighting in Iraq, Syria, and Lebanon.

While Israel shouldn’t be overly concerned by the Swedish declaration or over such action by other European countries, it has good reason to keep a wary eye on its borders, and not just the Gaza border with Hamas. Israel’s main concern on its borders is no longer Arab conventional armies. Despite declarations at times to the contrary, the strategic relations between Jerusalem and Cairo and Amman are very good. They share almost identical interests against extremists and terrorists. And at this stage, the Syrian army doesn’t appear to be a threat to Israel. At the conclusion of the recent Gaza war, Premier Netanyahu explained the reason why Israel decided not to conduct a second ground assault on Gaza. He said that Israel doesn’t want to get bogged down in Gaza at a time when it faces terrorist threats in the North on the borders with Syria and Lebanon. His decision and assessment are correct, and the recent violent incidents on the borders with these two countries proves that there is always a danger.

Hezbollah is again declaring that it does not fear a military confrontation with Israel, and it reportedly has many tens of thousands of rockets and missiles. In general it can be said that Netanyahu has a very good feel for the situation. I say this because his predictions do materialize. For example many years ago he predicted that terrorists would topple tall buildings. He also predicted that the Oslo accords would lead to rockets on Ashqelon. He also predicted that the fall of Arab governments would be precipitated by exposure to the outside world through the internet.

Netanyahu’s political savvy is one of the main reasons he has no real opposition in Israel. He is really the only

statesman Israelis have confidence in, opinion polls show.

Netanyahu seeks to maintain the status quo in the West Bank and Gaza but in order to do so he must facilitate the economic situation there. Europe, despite its talk and threats, won’t be a serious obstacle for Israeli prosperity, and in any event should Abu Mazen embark on a full scale diplomatic and political offensive against Israel including a call for sanctions and a turning to the Hague Court, the US Congress will likely counter this with sanctions of its own. In any event I don’t assess that Europe has a reason or desire to harm relations with Israel.

Richard Bell was the founder and editor of Israel Media Digest from 19902008. He resides in Jerusalem.

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Sewing the Seeds of Love for the Children of Israel Group from Atlanta Sends Blankets, Volunteers to Israel

By Atara Beck Special for the AJT

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ow proud we are to be sending 127 blankets, made in just a few days, to the neonatal unit of Shaare Tzedek Hospital with our love and hope for peace and security for the little ones being born and all the peoples of Israel.”

A charitable group of American supporters of the Jewish state rose to the challenge yet again, responding to the need for incubator covers for infants at Jerusalem’s Shaare Zedek Medical Center.

Maasay Yahdav, a U.S.-based, non-profit humanitarian organization, donated the fabric, and the dedicated volunteers of Shalom Quilters – based in Atlanta, but including members from several states – and the Lady Bug Quilters of Canton, Georgia completed the entire project within a day.

“We are a small charity placed in the United States that brings humanitarian aid to Israel. We serve God’s people in God’s land,” Barri Mallin, president of Maasey Yahdav, told United with Israel in a telephone conversation on Sunday. She was in Jerusalem with 10 others who had just delivered the beautiful quilts to Shaare Zedek.

Maasey Yahdav members visit the Holy Land twice a year. On previous missions, the group donated various items, according to the needs specified, for diverse causes, such as Herzog Hospital’s Center for the Treatment of Psychotrauma, IDF soldiers,

shelters for abused women and children, and Holocaust survivors.

“We serve from the heart,” Mallin said. The volunteers include “so many people from different walks of life….

Jews and non-Jews.”

‘Responding to the Need ‘Without Hesitation’ Upon hearing of the need for blankets at Shaare Zedek, “without hesitation, we said yes,” explained Doris Mintz, a member of Maasay Yahdav.

“Shaare Zedek is such a creative and innovative hospital for children in Israel,” she said. “Each day they witness new equipment, advanced procedures and dedicated staff rushing to save lives.”

Mintz described the “humming of sewing machines, the chatter of voices, the room filled with activity” during the “one day sew-a-thon”…. Some were busy cutting the fabric to the requested size for covers for the incubators, thus allowing the infants some shade from the overhead lighting and glare, as requested by the staff at the hospital’s newly opened neonatal unit.

“Some quilters and residents were busy pinning the fabric and then passing it on to those who were sewing,” she continued. “The ironers were busy pressing the turned fabric, and the finished blankets were stacked in a neat pile.

‘So Much Caring to Help Israel’ “So much energy, so much interest in helping Israel…so much caring to help Israel. There were four stations for ironing, 10 sewing machines, two

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When the quilters originally agreed to make the baby blankets, “we never envisioned receiving 180 yards of fabric” from Maasey Yahdav, Mintz stated. “That’s almost two American football fields of fabric!”

The quilters washed and dried all the material before sewing.

“Shalom quilters and the Lady Bug quilters are such a gift to us as we journey to the land of Israel to touch lives,” Mintz enthused upon departing for her most recent visit to Israel.

“How proud we are to be sending 127 blankets, made in just a few days, to the neonatal unit of Shaare Tzedek Hospital with our love and hope for peace and security for the little ones being born and all the peoples of Israel,” Mintz and Pat Pugrant, director

of Shalom Quilters, declared.

Israel does have goodwill ambassadors,” Mallin affirmed. “It’s an honor to come to the ultimate zip code.”

Editor’s Note: Atara Beck is the Senior Editor for AMERICANS UNITED WITH ISRAEL, The American Movement for Israel & UNITED WITH ISRAEL, The Global Movement for Israel, the largest Pro-Israel community in the world with over 2.7 Million members. You can go to www.unitedwithisrael.org for more information about joining the movement for Israel.

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The Mindful Caregiver

Geriatric Care Managers: What they Do and How they Can Help in Caring for Your Elder Family Member featured columnist AJT

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ver the years, I have found many caregivers often wait until a crisis before they reach out for professional help with their elder family member. For example, all is well until your father has a sudden stroke, or your mother falls and breaks a hip.

Finding the appropriate resources and professionals in a crisis can be quite the challenge.

Caregivers may be hesitant to seek professional help for many reasons. Despite advanced age, your elder loved one may be in relatively good health; as a caregiver, you believe you can manage on your own and don’t need help; you can’t afford help for your family members or don’t want to pay for it; or your elder family member is resisting help. Hopefully, this article will help by explaining what geriatric care management is and how geriatric managers can help.

Geriatric care management refers to the process of assessing, coordinating and helping plan the care for your elder family member. Care management is available for elders living at home or those who might be in a facility. The focus is to ensure that your elder family member receives the best possible care.

“Geriatric Care Managers” (GCMs) are the professionals who provide this type of service. GCMs come from many different backgrounds and have a variety of different experiences. Some may be registered nurses, licensed clinical social workers, or other licensed health professionals. Others may use the term, but do not have professional training or licensure. Keep in mind that the geriatric care field is burgeoning, so as a result, there are a number of “professionals” and companies that offer management services. A person can easily find a “certificate program,” that for a fee will “certify” or provide a “credential.” Unfortunately, it truly is a buyer beware environment.

Assessing a Geriatric Manager

Finding out the backgrounds and experience of a GCM can be critical to ensuring your loved one receives the best possible care. Here are some questions to ask:

• What are your qualifications?

What degrees to do you have?

What is your degree? Is it at the bachelors, masters or doctoral level?

• Do you have a professional degree which meets certain credentials in order to be licensed by the state? And are you licensed by the state?

• How long have you been working as a geriatric care professional?

Can you describe your work?

• What services does your company provide? What services are not provided?

• Where you are physically located? (some care professionals may live in other states from where your elder family member lives) • What do you charge for your services? How are the fees determined? Do you charge hourly?

• If you don’t charge for your services, do you get compensated by a referral fee from facilities in which you refer?

al energy either. So how can a GCM be helpful?

• They have the skills and training to evaluate your elder loved one with an objective and professional set of eyes • They help can set priorities so you can develop a short and long term care plan • They are able to provide solutions and ideas that you might not have thought of.

• Geriatric care professionals with a social work or counseling background may be more helpful in working with more complicated situations, such as; elders who are resistant to help, family situations in which there is conflict.

• They have taken the time to develop elder care relationships and vet out many of the professionals, services and facilities in

which you may be referred.

• They can help you develop realistic expectations, set limits, and help you not feel so overwhelmed!

Over the years, many caregivers share how grateful they are that they hired a geriatric professional who helped them navigate their caregiving journey. With that help, they often report it came with less stress and more ease.

Nancy Kriseman is an author and licensed clinical social worker who specializes in working with older people and their families. This column is about helping families make the best decisions possible and be proactive when supporting and caring for elder family members. To contact Nancy, visit her website at www.nancykriseman.com, go to her Facebook page, or follow her on twitter @GeriatricMSW.

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• What types of cases have you worked on? Can you describe how that is similar to my situation?

• What do you look for when you visit the places you refer elders to? When was the last time you visited this facility? What have you done to ensure you are familiar with facilities in this location?

• Why is the facility or service you are recommending a good match for my family member?

• Have you ever worked with an elder who is resistant to moving or to having home care brought into the home? How did you manage the situation?

• What else would you recommend that I consider when placing my loved one?

How Geriatric Care Managers Can Be Helpful

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The Great Explainer Tackles Our World in Turmoil pulitzer prize winning author to visit atlanta nov. 6

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being approached, “Is there really a synagogue in Atlanta where Henry Kissinger and Abba Eban spoke?”...just to mention a few.

tic Policy Staff , and in President Bill Clinton’s administration, including Deputy Treasury Secretary, Under Secretary of State for Economic, Business and Agricultural Affairs, and Undersecretary of Commerce for International Trade. He also served as Ambassador to the European Union where he made headlines koshering the kitchen there.

Atlanta’s “favorite son” and adviser to Presidents, Stuart Eizenstat (who grew up at AA Synagogue) is a graduate of Harvard School of Law,served in key positions in President Jimmy CartEizenstat Lecturer er’s administration, Thomas Friedman Last March, Broadincluding Chief Domestic Policy Adviser and Executive way actress Tovah Feldshuh wowed Director of the White House Domes- the audience (also at AA) with a

custom designed musical Tribute to Eizenstat, who now heads the Covington-Burling DC Law Firm’s international practice.

Why Eizenstat Selected Friedman

“Tom Friedman is the most influential journalist and author of our time, with an unprecedented three Pulitzer Prizes. He is among the most influential people in the world in shaping global opinions about almost every challenge facing us today, from Russia/Ukraine to Iran ’s nuclear threat, from the challenges facing Israel and the Middle East peace process to the disarray in the Arab world. He coined the term “globalization” and explained it in his remarkable book, “The World is Flat”.

In high level meetings I am in with people of every political stripe, Tom’s latest New York Times column is cit-

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Jaffe: Flattery, yes.

Things You May Not Know About Friedman His father died while he was a student at Brandeis, and he had to borrow money to finish college. Thus he said, “There is nothing like living close to the edge that gets you motivated…” ed,” stated Eizenstat last week.

your greatest talent?

Friedman has his share of praise and controversy among the Jewish community. These are his comments from an interview I conducted with him on October 13.

Friedman: I translate from English to English taking complex subjects and simplifying them without dumbing them down.

Up Close with Friedman Jaffe: Why come to Atlanta now with this topic “Explaining A World in Turmoil” ?

Friedman: It’s clear we are in a time of order and disorder which is impacting our commerce, trade, and travel. Why? How far can it go and continue to affect America?

Jaffe: You’ve been called a radical centrist, a Jewish sell out, a hawkish liberal…what do you call yourself? (question originally posed by Shane Tepper, 28, the event Young Professional’s Coordinator) Friedman: (laughs) Radical centrist is most accurate. I think the strongest solution is a hybrid of the best ideas whether they are from the left and/or right. The center is NOT MUSH! The hybrid can be the most clear.

Jaffe: You are referred to as the “great explainer,” a prolific world savvy author ..what do you think is

Jaffe: What makes you think we can trust Abbas and the Palestinian Authority as a legitimate peace partner- even if Israel agrees to borders, settlement reduction etc?

Friedman: I don’t trust them; but as Ronald Regan said, “Trust, but verify”…Israel is vastly superior militarily and will have to have “fail safe” options to verify along the way if the partnership is not met, and reverse accordingly if necessary.

Jaffe: If you were US President this past year, what might you have done differently?

Friedman: I would lift the ban on oil exports and flood the world with oil to hurt Russia and Iran’s (among others) petro-dictatorships; AND with the other hand, impose a tax on carbon.

Jaffe: What’s you relationship with Stuart Eizenstat?

Friedman: I’ve known Stuart since 1989.He is a great American and a great Jewish American. He is a builder and a titan”

He’s a five handicap golfer who writes for Golf Digest and caddied for ChiChi Rodriguez.

His usual speaker engagement fee is $50,000.

His award winning book “The World Is Flat” was a best seller in China although criticism of China was removed prior to publication.

While he was covering Lebanon in 1983, he had the first glimpse of suicide bombing and this “new brand” of terrorism. Also his driver’s wife and children were murdered at his apartment while he(Friedman) was away.

He now occupies William Saffire’s office in DC and overlooks the White House.

Gail Collins, also with the New York Times, said, “Traveling with Friedman to the Middle East is like going to the mall with Brittany Spears.” Being Jewish makes him part of the biorhythm there and caring about the outcome.

Friedman’s wisdom and excerpts from columns “ISIS is like an Invasive Species: likened to the plant/animal world where a non native species ruthlessly chokes out other plant life.”

“First Rule of Oil - Addicts never tell the truth to their pushers; oil users are the addicts, oil producers are the pushers. Through less addiction, we can coerce the Middle East out of power.”

“Any car company that gets taxpayer money must demonstrate a plan for transforming every vehicle in its fleet to a hybrid-electric engine with flex-fuel capability…”

“It is pure idiocy that Congress will not open our borders as wide as possible…”

“Obama vs Reagan? I’ll leave it to historians many years from now to figure who was a better president.

In several critical areas, Reagan had a much easier world to lead than Obama has now.”

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No charge to the public. No need to RSVP. His books will be available for signing. Expect a security check and arrive early.

When/where else can you hear someone who was interviewed in PLAYBOY Magazine as well as received an honorary title (OBE) from Queen Elizabeth II… on a southern bimah?

About Marcia Jaffe: After 35 years with Atlanta newspapers, Marcia currently serves as Retail VP for the Buckhead Business Association where she delivers news and trends(laced with a little gossip). On the side, Marcia is Captain of the Senior Cheerleaders for the WNBA at Philips Arena.

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Jaffe: Interesting in my Feb 2014 column about Stuart Eizenstat, I called him a TITAN in the headline.

“ISIS is not so strong. Everything else around it is so weak.”

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Economics of a Bar/Bat Mitzvah Special for AJT

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s most of us are aware, the modern day American Bar/ Bat Mitzvah is a grand affair. Just two generations ago, this Simcha usually involved only the immediate family and closest friends going to shul with the Bar Mitzvah, as he was called to the Bima to read from the Torah. There was wine for Kiddush and some challah, but no meal. No majestic party.

That was it. Often, the Bar Mitzvah was done on a weekday, as opposed to Shabbat or the entire weekend.

Today, it is not uncommon for a Bar/Bat Mitzvah Celebration Weekend to rival the most ostentatious weddings. Not all B’nei Mitzvah are so elaborate, but even a modest event can cost a considerable sum.

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Today, the average Bar/Bat Mitzvah costs approximately $15,000 $20,000 for the weekend festivities.

Of course, if there is no alcohol, live entertainment, or meals, the price can be reduced substantially, but it will still cost around $2,000 - $5,000.

On the other hand, we all know of at least one Bar/Bat Mitzvah that cost in excess of $100,000.

It can actually be unfair and deceiving to compare costs and make it seem as though there are certain standards that must be met. Like anything else in life, some people have more money, and if they are able to spend it on a wonderful celebration, then that is great. After all, at least they are spending the big money on something Jewish! Remember, we cannot all keep up with the … Jonesbergs?

We all have different budgets, different priorities, different customs, and different circumstances.

Some people might focus on the spirituality or focus on family. Others, with large families and many friends and business associates might like the large social affairs.

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Ironically, there is a new trend among our wealthy gentile friends in cities like Los Angeles and New York. They are having “Faux Mitzvah” parties in 7th grade in order not to feel left out. Wow, some Christian kids are jealous of our children for being Jewish and want to be like them! Well, maybe they are just jealous of the fancy party and savings bonds. Anyway, it does feel nice to be accepted in pop culture.

When deciding upon your event, it might be helpful to review this Bar/Bat Mitzvah Costs Checklist. It will help you understand all of the less obvious expenses and get you started on budgeting.

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Bar/Bat Mitzvah Costs Checklist Parking/Valet

$_____

Decor

$_____

Mom’s Sat. Night Handbag

$_____

Synagogue Fee /Donation

$_____

All Taxes & Tips

$_____

D.J./M.C.

$_____

Mom’s Sat. Night Jewelry

$_____

Rabbi’s Fee

$_____

Kiddush Cup

$_____

Dance/Activity Promoters

$_____

Dad’s Fri. Night Suit

$_____

Cantor’s Fee

$_____

Misc.

$_____

Lighting/ Audio-Visual

$_____

Dad’s Fri. Night Shoes

$_____

Hebrew Tutor’s Fee

$_____

Misc.

$_____

Entertainment

$_____

Dad’s Fri. Night Shirt, Tie, Belt

$_____

Friday Night Oneg

$_____

$_____

Band/Musicians

$_____

Dad’s Fri. Night Cuff Links

$_____

Yarmulkes @ Synagogue (Attendees)

$_____

Party Favors/Activities

$_____

Dad’s Sat. Morning Suit

$_____

Flowers for Synagogue

$_____

All Taxes & Tips

$_____

Dad’s Sat. Morning Shoes

$_____

Yad

$_____

Kiddush Cup

$_____

Bar/Bat Mitzvah’s Tallit

$_____

Candlesticks

$_____

Misc.

$_____

Misc.

$_____

$_____

Subtotal

SATURDAY NIGHT PARTY Transportation

$_____

Misc.

$_____

Dad’s Sat. Morning Shirt, Tie, Belt $_____

Room/Location Rental

$_____

Misc.

$_____

Dad’s Sat. Morning Cuff Links

$_____

Restaurant/Caterer

$_____

$_____

Dad’s Sat. Night Suit

$_____

Cake

$_____

PARTY PLANNER

Dad’s Sat. Night Shoes

$_____

Challah

$_____

Dad’s Sat. Night Shirt, Tie, Belt

$_____

Alcohol

$_____

Dad’s Sat. Night Cuff Links

$_____

Non-Alcoholic Beverages/Mixers

$_____

PHOTOGRAPHY

Bar Mitzvah’s Fri. Night Suit

$_____

Bartender/Bar Set-Up

$_____

Bar Mitzvah’s Fri. Night Shoes

$_____

Corkage

$_____

VIDEOGRAPHY

Bar Mitzvah’s Fri. Night Shirt,Tie,Belt $_____

D.J./M.C.

$_____

Bar Mitzvah’s Fri. Night Cuff Links $_____

Dance/Activity Promoters

$_____

Montage of Bar/Bat Mitzvah, family and friends; video of events

Band/Musicians

$_____

Florist

$_____

Kiddush Cup

$_____

Havdalah Set

$_____

Lighting/Audio-Visual

$_____

Room Decor

$_____

Other Entertainment

$_____

Party Favors/Activities

$_____

Parking/Valet

$_____

(In Addition to Possible Mandatory Kiddush Fee at Synagogue for All Congregants in Attendance)

All Taxes & Tips

$_____

Misc.

$_____

Transportation

$_____

Misc.

$_____

Room /Location Rental

$_____

$_____

Restaurant/Caterer

$_____

SUNDAY BRUNCH

Cake

$_____

Room/Location Rental

$_____

Challah

$_____

Food/Caterer

$_____

Alcohol

$_____

Alcohol

$_____

Non-Alcoholic Beverages & Mixers $_____

Non-Alcoholic Beverages/Mixers

$_____

Bartender/Bar Set-Up

$_____

Florist

$_____

Corkage

$_____

Kiddush Cup

$_____

D.J./M.C.

$_____

All Taxes & Tips

$_____

Dance/Activity Promoters

$_____

Misc.

$_____

Band/Musicians

$_____

Misc.

$_____

Florist

$_____

$_____

Lighting/Audio-Visual

$_____

OPTIONAL “KIDS PARTY”

Room Decor

$_____

Transportation

$_____

Other Entertainment

$_____

Room/Club Rental

$_____

Party Favors/Activities

$_____

Caterer/Food

$_____

Subtotal

FRIDAY DINNER (Family/Travelling Guests) Room /Location Rental

$_____

Food & Drinks

$_____

Centerpieces

$_____

All Taxes & Tips

$_____

Misc.

$_____

Misc.

$_____

$_____

Subtotal

SHABBAT AFTERNOON PARTY

Subtotal

Subtotal

Subtotal

Subtotal

Subtotal

Subtotal

$_____

$_____

$_____

STATIONERY Invitations, reception cards, response cards, thank you cards, envelopes liners $_____ Calligraphy

$_____

Postage

$_____

$_____

Subtotal

RENTAL ITEMS

Bar Mitzvah’s Sat. Morning Suit

$_____

Bar Mitzvah’s Sat. Morning Shoes $_____ Bar Mitzvah’s Sat.Morn. Shirt, Tie,Belt

$_____

Bar Mitzvah’s Sat. Night Suit

$_____

Bar Mitzvah’s Sat. Night Shoes

$_____

Bar Mitzvah’s Sat.Night Shirt,Tie,Belt

$_____

Bar Mitzvah’s Sat. Night Cuff Links $_____

Tent(s)

$_____

Bat Mitzvah’s Fri. Night Clothing

$_____

Dance Floor

$_____

Bat Mitzvah’s Fri. Night Shoes

$_____

Tables/Chairs

$_____

Bat Mitzvah’s Fri. Night Handbag

$_____

Linens

$_____

Bat Mitzvah’s Fri. Night Jewelry

$_____

Glasses

$_____

Bat Mitzvah’s Sat. Morning Clothing $_____

Silverware

$_____

Bat Mitzvah’s Sat. Morning Shoes $_____

Heating/AC

$_____

Misc.

$_____

Bat Mitzvah’s Sat. Morning Handbag

Misc.

$_____

$_____

Subtotal

CLOTHING, GROOMING, BEAUTY Mom’s Fri. Night Clothing

$_____

Mom’s Fri. Night Shoes

$_____

Mom’s Fri. Night Handbag

$_____

Mom’s Fri. Night Jewelry

$_____

Mom’s Sat. Morning Clothing

$_____

Mom’s Sat. Morning Shoes

$_____

Mom’s Sat. Morning Handbag

$_____

Mom’s Sat. Morning Jewelry

$_____

Mom’s Sat. Night Clothing

$_____

Mom’s Sat. Night Shoes

$_____

$_____

Bat Mitzvah’s Sat. Morning Jewelry $_____ Bat Mitzvah’s Sat. Night Clothing

$_____

Bat Mitzvah’s Sat. Night Shoes

$_____

Bat Mitzvah’s Sat. Night Handbag $_____ Bat Mitzvah’s Sat. Night Jewelry

$_____

Bar/Bat Mitzvah’s Outfit “Kids Party”

$_____

Sibling’s Outfit & Accessories

$_____

Sibling’s Outfit & Accessories

$_____

Sibling’s Outfit & Accessories

$_____

Mom’s Hair/ Make-up

$_____

Bar/Bat Mitzvah’s Hair/ Make-Up $_____

GRAND TOTAL

$_____

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18 Alternatives to the Old School Bachelor Party SPECIAL FOR THE AJT

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ost of us know from stories that we have heard from older friends and relatives, or perhaps from television or movies, that the old style Bachelor Party involved exotic dancers. Of course, it is highly unlikely that most men had such Bachelor Parties to begin with, but it is the standard cliché. Obviously, such events would not have been as popular in the Jewish community, at least not with the Orthodox or many Conservatives. Anyway, since this is our Simcha Issue, we thought it would be nice to offer some good alternatives for Bachelor Parties. Here are 18 suggestions.

1. Play poker. Perfect for a lean budget. Grill steaks, get some cold beer, good cigars, and play Texas Hold ‘Em. You can tell stories and get in a lot of male bond-

ing. Even better if toward the end, you let the soon to be groom win, as an additional little wedding gift. Of course, don’t let him know that you rigged the game… at least not until after the wedding.

2. Camp. Drinking beer around the campfire, with the stars in the sky, and clear fresh air. No cell phones. No computers. A nice contrast to the madness of wedding planning.

3. Golf. Perfect if the groom actually likes golf and if the rest of the party can play a little or be content driving the carts. Although this is not a traditional night time event, it is still a nice bonding experience that can be memorable, especially if you splurge for a really nice golf course that the man of the hour would not normally play.

4. Wine Tasting. Drinking nice wines with friends can also be a memorable experience. It can give the bachelor a taste of some great wines that would normally be out of his price range.

5. Whiskey Tasting. Like the wine tasting, this could be a great experience and allows everyone to try some new drinks. Beware, this will not be cheap. Arranging your own private “tasting” at a posh restaurant or club is usually easy to do.

6. Take a road trip. Ideally, to someplace fun and quirky, like Graceland or Savannah. Perhaps to an out of town sporting event.

7. Herd cattle. You can actually book this kind of “working vacation” where you live like cowboys, just like in the movie City Slickers, and there were lots of

Jews in that movie!

8. Kill each other. Virtually, that is.

If your group is into video games, a weekend of Halo, Grand Theft Auto, or Madden could be the perfect, if not a little nerdy, way to relieve stress.

9. Ski. Some of the best bachelor parties incorporate both rugged outdoors and drunken revelry.

Skiing fits the bill. A few runs on the slopes, and a few bourbons in the lodge should do the trick.

10. Rent a beach house. When enough guys chip in, renting a house is cheaper than a hotel and gives you more flexability.

11. Play paintball. Similar to virtual killing,but less embarrassing.

Also like the Poker suggestion: 1) let the groom’s team win; and 2) do not let the groom know that

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12. Go white water rafting. Plenty of organizations now offer multiday, pre-planned, guided rafting trips that require no knowledge, experience, or sobriety.

13. Fish. Obviously, this depends on the personality of the groom.

Some guys will find it boring— profoundly so—to stare, for hours and hours, at a tranquil sea of water.

14. Taste cigars. Splurge on a swanky cigar lounge and smoke cigars that you would never, ever ordinarily justify buying. If not now, when?

15. Skydive. Most guys want to go skydiving...but never do because of the eye-popping cost. Like cigar tasting, you might as well live it up now.

16. Take in a sporting event. If you can swing it, get box seats. If you can’t, just get really, really drunk. Either way, pony up the cash to get seats you would never usually afford.

17. Rent dirt bikes. Or dune buggies, ATVs, or anything else that provides at least a 15% chance of death.

18. Feast on Great Dinner. Even if your group has lots of money, sometimes, it is just hard to get away for a weekend or even an entire night. No problem: rent a limo and go for a great dinner, especially if this is not the kind of lifestyle your groom is used to. This will make him feel like royalty.

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The “Eight Dresses Dinner” Celebrating Simchas With Laughter, Love and Friendship

By Marla Cushing Special for the AJT

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y daughter became a bat mitzvah earlier this year.

As anyone in the Jewish community knows, this is an amazing accomplishment for our young adults and a tremendous source of pride and joy for every parent who watches their child lead the congregation and read from the Torah. My daughter’s day was everything we all hoped it would be and it came and went faster than we would have liked.

But I am very fortunate because I experienced that anticipation, preparation, and teary-eyed pride and joy eight times over the past 12 months.

When my daughter was four, we enrolled her in a Georgia Pre-K program. I chose Knowledge Beginnings in Johns Creek, a private day care that

was on my way to work. Literally. I passed it every day. It was even on the right side of the street. Convenience was clearly my priority. I could not possibly have imagined how fortuitous that choice would turn out to be. In that class of 20 four year olds were six Jewish girls, including my own daughter. The director of the school was Jewish (although I didn’t know that at the time) and so it attracted many Jewish families. Because they gave priority to the kids who had been enrolled in the daycare program, there were only 10 spots available for the 2005-2006 school year. It was February 2005 and I had convinced my friend Samantha Quinn to put her daughter in the program too. We camped out beginning at 5:00 A.M. to make sure we got a spot.

Around 6:00 A.M. other moms started to show up. Samantha is very outgoing and friendly and she immediately started talking to and befriending the other moms. Not me. I’m not sure if

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I even got up from my chair. I wasn’t there to make friends. I just wanted one of the 10 spots.

The mothers bonded, as Jewish moms will do, and the playdates began.

But even then I don’t think any of us

could have predicted the outcome. That these six girls (which somewhere along the way became eight), would remain BFFs despite the fact that they went to five different elementary schools and are currently in 8th grade at 5 different middle schools. Or that the families of these 8 girls would become such close friends. Most of us do not have our own families in town. But we have created a family nonetheless. Birthday parties, Jewish holidays, vacations... all occasions... we celebrate the milestones together. And this year, eight times, from October of 2013 through September of 2014, we witnessed seven beautiful girls, sitting in a front row at synagogue, watching and listening intently as the 8th girl became a bat mitzvah. And every time, each one of us, as parents of these beautiful girls, experienced the same pride and joy, shed tears of happiness, as eight times our girls became Jewish adults. Because watching each one of these girls was like watching your own.

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And how amazing for these girls also, to learn how to share the spotlight.

To support and encourage. To look out from the bimah and see your whole fan club, right there in front of you. I think my daughter speaks for the group when she says, “I’ve known them for so long that we’ve literally been through every stage of our lives together. These girls are my entire life. It is the most amazing friendship I could ever ask for.

I want to keep it that way forever.”

During that Pre-K school year, I can remember one of the moms, Maynav Golomb, always sending out emails ...

“Its the teacher’s birthday - let’s have the kids make cards”. Or “Let’s send in flowers for Valentine’s Day.” I can remember thinking, “Who is this woman and why does she have to create extra work for me?” As a working mom who also traveled frequently, I didn’t have the time, energy or frankly the desire to make an extra stop for flowers on my way home from the office or the airport.

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Well, guess who now is one of my dearest, dearest friends and the one who organizes Rosh Hashanah dinners, and Passover Seders, and fun day trips when there is no school. Who is the one who has, by example, taught me to be more giving, more thoughtful, and how to be a better friend. Maynav. She is probably the most responsible for keeping these girls (and our families including 10 younger siblings) together all of these years. And likely for all of the years to come.

And so to cap off an incredible, special and joyous year, we put these girls back in their dresses and took them to a fancy restaurant for what we affectionately call the “Eight Dresses Dinner”. Eight stunning young ladies, eight very proud moms, and eight sparkly dresses. From a single-minded decision came an unexpected gift filled with laughter, love and friendship.

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Ensure the Success Of Your Mitzvah Party Choose The Right Entertainment Company

By Cathy Schwartz lanning for a Bar/Bat Mitzvah can be a daunting task, especially when it is for your first child. Many different factors come into play in the planning process, and selecting the right entertainment usually determines the success of your party. Is your child one who will dance at the party? Is your child outgoing or more on the shy side? Does your child like being the center of attention? What type of music makes you want to get out on the dance floor? Do you prefer a band or a DJ company. These questions are ones that must be considered when choosing the right entertainment company for your party.

pany that will listen and be sensitive to the unique personalities of each client. In addition to feeling comfortable with the entertainment company you select, you should also feel a positive connection with the person with whom you will work leading up to your party. As the President and Owner of Atlanta Fever Entertainment, I strive very hard to develop a close relationship with our clients and to put them at ease by listening and sharing my experiences handling hundreds mitzvah parties. I work very closely with each client, and do my best to ease the stress involved in the planning. We customize each package based on the client’s musical tastes and party preferences. When meeting with a client, I like to find out their vision for their perfect and ideal party.

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and not interested in dancing, your entertainment company should be conscious of this and make every effort to alleviate any anxiety. Atlanta Fever Entertainment incorporates games and other activities to involve the guest of honor and their friends.

Our interactive entertainers work extremely hard to ensure that the kids have a great time. Through a combined team effort of the DJ, Emcee and motivational entertainers, even the most shy mitzvah guest of honor is quietly encouraged and made to feel like the star of the party.

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One size does not fit all, and all entertainment companies are not created equally. Selecting a company that provides different options in terms of dance floor lighting, staging, screens, and party favors is essential in setting the mood for a great party atmosphere. Atlanta Fever Entertainment offers numerous options for

state of the art lighting, staging and screens at various levels of pricing.

We work with each client to create a package that will work within the client’s party budget.

Do your homework on the companies that interest you, and make sure you get references. Ask friends and relatives about their experiences with any of the companies, and if possible, request an opportunity to go see the company in action. The time will be well worth it. By considering these different aspects during the entertainment selection process, you will be better prepared to make the right choice for you and your guests and guarantee a fun and memorable party.

Editors note: Cathy Schwartz, is the owner of Atlanta Fever Entertainment, she can be contacted at (404) 931-5779.

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Bringing Home Baby Postpartum Doula, Penny Gilchrist Teaches and Supports New Mothers

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hen you have a baby, usually your main concern is taking the best possible care of your new little one. But in a society where most new mothers live far from their own moms, who is going to take care of you?

Meet Postpartum Doula, Penny Gilchrist. A woman that her clients describe as a quiet, warm, guardian angel. Penny loves newborns, but is there to teach, encourage, and support the mothers transitioning into life with a newborn.

“My goal is to instill confidence.”

Says Gilchrist, “So when I leave, new parents feel good about their new role.”

Breastfeeding is natural, but can be extremely frustrating. Penny is extremely patient, trying many different techniques to get the new mom and her baby comfortable with this new experience. No judgment, babies have to grow and thrive. Whatever we need to get them to this point, we do.

No two moms and babies are alike. I customize the program so it works for the individual family.

My beliefs are in a schedule.

Rested babies are happy babies, tired babies can be miserable. It has been proven that from infancy on, children behave more positively when they are put in situations knowing what to expect.

Research indicates that Postpartum Doula Care reduces the risk of postpartum depression. Even for second and third time parents the refresher is always good. Remember, no two babies are alike. The doula can help siblings adjust to the new baby, schedules for all the children to coordinate, as well as take time for your selves and your relationship.

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Yes, eight days later is the Bris or Baby naming. Exhausted parents feel very overwhelmed with the planning and the proper choices to make for their particular situation. Penny is able to recommend Moyels, tell a little about each, and then let parents make the decision.

Since families sometimes live afar, Penny is able to suggest different caterers depending on what the parents would like to serve.

“There are only so many blankets a baby needs.” She says, “Do the new parents a favor.”

To help new parents, Gilchrist offers Doula Dollars (gift certificates) for gift giving. In this way she offers new parents support and help in dealing with a newborn.

Penny Gilchrist has been a Postpartum Doula in the Atlanta area for 16 years and says It’s her passion and calling.

“I know when I walk out the door, I have made a difference for the new parents during this wonderful, but frustrating time in their lives.” She says, “Where else can you feel that way about your job?”

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Are Kosher Events the Next Big Thing?

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learly there has been a trend towards healthier food products over the last five years. This includes an explosion of organic foods, gluten free foods, hormone free and antibiotic free foods. Even though less than 3 percent of the population is allergic to gluten, trendy packaging has the letters “GF” to indicate gluten free.

Retailers are increasing their inventory of organics to include more produce, meats and dry goods. These trends appear to be permanent as we see Whole Foods and several other grocers specializing in healthier and more expensive products spring up all around the nation. Are kosher products along with kosher events part of this trend? I say yes.

While culinary trends are important to almost all of us, as a full service special event caterer, my company, Avenue K, takes these trends very seriously and implements trendsetting menus based on indicators about the demand for certain products that our Clients and their guests seek at events. At Avenue K, we have the great fortune of producing many of our community’s important life celebrations including weddings, fundraisers, mitzvahs, corporate events and also a warm kiddush at the Shul.

We are sitting front and center when observing trends as they relate to food and beverage. We create focused menus based on those trends. But even more interestingly enough over the last year we have seen a great increase in demand for kosher special events. Are kosher events the next

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big thing? These are some of my basic observations.

• More interfaith couples that have married over the last year have determined that their celebration will be kosher. While they do not come from family’s who keep kosher, the trend has been to “kosher is out” when planning a wedding.

Interesting that kosher is trending with more interfaith couples.

• More non observant, reform, etc, Jewish families are opting for a kosher celebration.

When asked by my staff about why they decided

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to go kosher the response we often get is “it just seems like the right thing to do” or “we wanted to impart important traditions into our event even though we don’t keep kosher.”

• More non Jewish event planners are referring us business that are working with clients who seek upscale kosher events. This can be a fun and educational experience for all those involved in the process.

• Kosher products are very similar to organics in that they cannot contain certain fillers and byproducts. There is also truth in labeling for kosher products.

• Finally, there is a movement to individual expression when creating custom special events.

With that comes more vegetarian stations, more custom themed events and more kosher events.

Whatever the theme, food style or occasion, we clearly have seen more kosher events when the client clearly does not have to kosher it out. Maybe this is a trend that is here to stay?

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• One recent groom said something interesting. He said that with food being manufactured from worldwide sources how should we trust the various governments to oversee the food that we consume. Can they be trusted? A good question that we seldom think about.

But, with kosher products we can be sure that there is a conscientious Rabbi out there making sure that certified kosher foods do not contain ingredients that are unfit.

Editor’s note: David S. Covell is the CEO, Saratoga Event Group and President of Avenue K-Glatt Kosher Events. The Saratoga Event Group manages multiple event facilities and operates an award winning catering company, Avenue Catering Concepts. “Avenue K” is the certified glatt kosher event division of the Saratoga Event Group.

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he bar mitzvah of Joshua Max Peljovich of Sandy Springs was held September 13, 2014 at Temple Sinai.

Josh is the son of Lori and Allan Peljovich and has a brother, David, 17, and a sister, Sarah, 15. He is the grandson of Susan and Dale Schwartz of Sandy Springs and Hilda Peljovich of Surfside, Florida. He is the great-grandson of Florence Schwartz of Athens, GA.

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For his mitzvah project, Josh asked his friends, family and neighbors to “add a pack” of pencils or pens to their school supply shopping cart. The hundreds of writing utensils that he collected will be donated to El Patronato synagogue in Havana, Cuba, a place Josh visited with his grandparents who were members in their youth. Josh dedicated his service in memory of his beloved Abuelo (grandfather), Benny Peljovich, who passed away three weeks prior to his Bar Mitzvah.

Jewish Federation Announces New Staff Elizabeth Goldberg Hired as New Senior Director of General Campaign

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he Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta announced this week that Elizabeth Goldberg will join the Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta professional family as the new Senior Director of General Campaign.

Elizabeth received her BA in Political Science from Wheaton College, Norton, MA. After attending Birthright Israel and volunteering for the Augusta (Ga.) JCC, she joined the Hornstein Jewish Professional Leadership Program at Brandeis University where she earned her Master’s Degree. After Brandeis she moved to Atlanta to join the Emory Hillel team and then the Tribe 360 team.

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Elizabeth served at the Milwaukee Jewish Federation, starting as Director of Volunteer Engagement, then working with their Young Leadership, and ending her time there as the Assistant Campaign Director, where her primary responsibility was Women’s Philanthropy. Since 2012 Elizabeth has served as the Director of Campaign Management at the Associated Jewish Community Federation of Baltimore.

JKG Wins Slingshot Award

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he Slingshot Fund recognized the Jewish Kids Groups as one of the most innovative Jewish organizations in North America. Slingshot, which identifies organizations that are transforming the world in novel and interesting ways, made the announcement Monday in its 10th annual “Slingshot Guide.”

The award is a huge honor for JKG, who said that it signifies they have arrived.

“With Slingshot’s endorsement, we’re poised to bring our ridiculously cool Jewish education model to even more kids.” Said JKG in a press release, “JKG was selected by professionals with expertise in grant-making and Jewish communal life. In other words, we are no longer a scrappy start-up but don’t worry, we’ll still maintain our start-up charm.”

JKG will now have increased recognition and support as the Slingshot Guide has become a go-to resource for volunteers, activists and donors looking for organizations to support. JKG will also be free to think outside the box even more.

“There’s nothing like a ‘most innovative’ label to inspire us to think even bigger and bolder.” They said, “As JKG continues to grow, so do our ideas!”

For more information on JKG and the Slingshot award visit: http://www. jewishkidsgroups.com/

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Emotional Abuse Often Hidden in Jewish Family Life amy bear sheds light on dark subject

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fensive behaviors, genuine remorse, and attempts to improve. In emotionally abusive relationships, abusers feel justified and rarely take responsibility for their conduct. They have a systematic intention to dominate another.

hen we think of abuse in families, we think of physical abuse. I’ve b e e n To recognize emoto domestic violence tional abuse, look for meetings at synaa pattern of the folgogues and other orlowing behaviors: ganizations where the emphasis is on physical assault. This • Constant blaming sends the message and accusations that unless bodily • Failure to take reharm is present, hurtsponsibility for insenful treatment is not sitive treatment abuse. But emotional • Discounts or igabuse is just as harmnores your feelings, ful because it breaks needs, and opinions down self-esteem and Amy Lewis Bear can lead to emotional, • Alternates between mental, and physical decline. loving and hurtful behaviors towards you

Jewish families experience emo-

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tional abuse in the same ways as other cultures and religions. It can occur between spouses, parent and child, siblings, or extended family members. In my psychotherapy practice, I’ve treated members of Jewish families who sought therapy for anxiety and depression. After questioning them, I discovered that many didn’t recognize they were victims of emotional abuse because there was no physical violence.

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Emotional abuse is a pattern of psychological intimidation to gain control over another for personal gain. An effective way to dominate others without physical aggression is to manipulate their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Abusers blame the trouble on their victims, filling them with confusion, shame, and self-doubt. Those on the receiving end of the abuse may take the blame or mistake the treatment as part of a normal relationship.

In healthy relationships, people may say and do things they don’t mean, but there is recognition of of-

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Makes promises and then fails to fulfill them. Becomes angry when held accountable.

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Ridicules your personal traits such as how you eat, what you wear, how you look, or how you express yourself

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Confusion tactics: twists your words; distorts the truth; insists you are feeling or thinking things you aren’t; and lies or misleads you about his or her actions or intentions

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Avoids meaningful conversation to discuss and resolve important issues

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Lack of respect for your independence, activities you enjoy, or time on your own

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Isolates or alienates you from other family members or friends

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Likable and well mannered with other people, but insensitive and cold when alone with you

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Downplays your accomplishments, talents, and abilities

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Excessive control of the family’s finances

Emotional abuse can lead to anxiety, depression, self-reproach, erosion of sense-of-self, and a feeling of losing sanity. It can also cause physical ailments such as headaches, body aches, gastrointestinal distress, fatigue, and more serious illness.

When children grow up in emotionally abusive families, they often have developmental deficits and lifelong psychological issues. They have a higher risk of becoming perpetrators or victims of abuse.

in more abuse.

Exposing abuse, whether it’s physical or emotional, helps families and weakens a serious social malady that thrives on secrecy.

The first step to stopping emotional abuse is to be aware that there is emotional abuse in your family. Read informative books and know what you’re up against. The effects of emotional abuse in families are commonly underestimated.

Second, accept that the abuse is not likely to stop unless you face the issues and take steps to hold the perpetrator accountable. They must take responsibility for their actions and work to change their core belief that mistreating others is okay.

Third, take action and get help.

In “Jewish Pastoral Care,” edited by Rabbi Dayle A. Friedman, the chapter on domestic violence cites the work of the late Rabbi Julie Spitzer and other Rabbis. They say keeping peace in the home (shalom bayit) is better served by addressing the abuse, and there are exceptions to speaking ill of another person (lashon hara) when failure to get help results

About the Author: Amy Lewis Bear is an Atlanta psychotherapist. She has appeared on television and radio talk shows across the country to raise public awareness of emotional abuse in families. This article is adapted from her book, From Charm to Harm: The Guide to Spotting, Naming, and Stopping Emotional Abuse in Intimate Relationships (2014) www.heartwisecounseling.com http://www.amazon.com/author/ amybear

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Ben Stiller to Guest Star on “Workaholics”

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en Stiller is slated to appear as a guest star in the popular Comedy Central television show “Workaholics.”

Stiller will appear in episode three of the fifth season, which debuts in 2015. The episode will be titled “Front Yard Wrestling.” He will be playing a landlord named Del. Stiller is also currently working on a “Zoolander” sequel.

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dam Mckay, who recently rewrote the script for Marvel Studios ‘Ant Man’ says Paul Rudd was “instrumental” in helping him with the rewrite. The Jewish actor will be portraying Scott Lang/Ant Man in the film set to be released July 17, 2015. The ‘Ant Man’ script was previously penned by director Edgar Wright but was rewritten after he left the project.

Paul Rudd grew up in Overland Park, Kansas and his family’s original surname was ‘Rudnitzky’ before his grandfather changed it to ‘Rudd’.

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“So the two of us holed up in hotel rooms on the east and west coast.” Mckay told Collider.com, “I think it was like six to eight weeks we just ground it out and did a giant rewrite of the script. We added some new action beats… There’s a lot that’s already in there from what Edgar did, there’s a lot of dialogue and character still in there.”

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osh Chodesh Cheshvan begins at sundown on Thursday, Oct 23, 2014. This month is often referred to as Mar-Cheshvan or “bitter” Cheshvan. That word is used because it is a month with no holidays. Utilizing the model from The Enchanted Journey, maybe it’s the Dragons who frame it as such.

With the Enchanted Key to Altered Perceptions, we can change our view from bitter to a Ram Cheshvan, an “elevated” experience of the month.

With no holidays to distract our mental, physical, spiritual and emotional energies, it’s actually a perfect time to regroup. We have come through the Days of Awe, reflecting on who we were in the past year. We’ve cleansed and atoned for our sins on Yom Kippur as we have made amends to G-d and one another. We have honored Sukkot with awareness of the vulnerable dwelling places of our souls in our bodies. Then we celebrated Simchat Torah, in which we sang and danced with the Torah scrolls and began the new cycle of readings.

Cheshvan can be like a second start. The New Year brought hope and plans for turning away from our habits and default behaviors. But just like with a new diet, exercise program, goals or resolutions made at the start of the secular New Year, there can be euphoric feelings connected to the promise of change at the beginning and then, as the Dragons are only too eager to point out, at the first set-back those can be replaced with feelings of defeat.

In the quiet, non-doing of Cheshvan, we can take stock to see if the new plans are being implemented and integrated into an improved way of being. If not, we can take time to consider where we have already begun to miss the mark and correct it. A year doesn’t have to go by in order to invite self-reflection and modification.

If the changes are being made, we can celebrate that and use the rest of this month to deepen the practice of Judaism. In that, I invite you to begin with the Ten Enchanted Keys in their application to making the Jewish experience more meaningful.

As a reminder, the Keys are: Mindfulness, Altered Perceptions, Journaling, Sensory Experiences, Reduced Clutter, Humor, Movement, Art, Nature, and Meditation. In the past issues I wrote about using the Keys to improve yourself in the world, now, in the months ahead, I will be writing about them to invite connection to the practice of the way you, personally, do being Jewish.

Jon Kabat-Zinn, one of our Journey Guides, did research on mind/ body interactions for healing and the clinical use of mindfulness meditation training for people with chronic pain and/or stress-related disorders. In much the same way that Kabat-Zinn suggests that we separate ourselves from our thoughts, I’m suggesting that we need to also separate ourselves from our rote ways of practicing or ignoring our religious teachings.

He would invite us to say, “I am having anxious thoughts,” rather than “I am anxious.” In this separateness we are able to create distance from internalizing what is undesirable to us.

With regard to Judaism, a conditioned practice through a sense of obligation or fear of disappointing others has resulted in the drill of Judaism without intention or kavanah.

In other cases there is a non-practice of Judaism. That doesn’t mean that another religion is being observed, necessarily, but no practice is in place.

I’m inviting you, during this month of Cheshvan, to separate yourself from the things that have become mundane or meaningless to you in Judaism. Make them conscious so that they can be changed, making room for truly wonderful traditions to be preserved or reinvented, to discover favorite Torah portions or create new and festive holiday celebrations. With this distance, there is room to observe

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Contemplate this issue and then journal about it to discover more. Inviting all of the senses, what are three things that you love about being Jewish? If Dragons have distracted you away from those things, make a plan to get back to them. If not, see what additional three things you might add to the list that would make the practice of Judaism enchanting for you.

The astrological month of Scorpio, or as it is called in Hebrew, MarCheshvan, is the Left column water sign, and is ruled by the planet Mars (Ma’adim) and the celestial body Pluto.

The Book of Formation speaks of seven planets in the solar system of which the planet Mars was identified as Scorpio’s ruling planet. In more recent times, additional planets and astrological bodies have been discovered, and as a result, have been found to bear influence on the signs. Scorpio, therefore, has two ruling planets: Mars as stated in The Book of Formation and Pluto (discovered in 1930).

Kabbalistic astrology, however, focuses on the seven traditional planets.

All water signs are emotional, but Scorpios are particularly irrational when it comes to their emotions. They go to extremes, in both positive and negative respects. There is only black and white in the world of the Scorpio; no gray areas. If you are not their friend, then you are by default their enemy, and you will most definitely be treated that way.

As the Left Column of the water signs, Scorpios have a tremendous desire for power and control, and seek these at any cost. They do not waver, they do not falter, and they stay their course with total determination and strength, which can sometimes result in unnecessary force and vio-

lence. Mars, which rules the month of Scorpio, is the planet (and not coincidentally the Greek god of war), which makes Scorpios warriors who have the drive to eliminate their enemy no matter what.

Pluto rules life and death, as well as the power and energy of the seed, which manifests as new life. Scorpio’s deep sexual desires are rooted in the compulsion to propagate the human race.

Scorpio is a fixed sign, which means that they do not like change and want total control over their lives and the lives of those around them.

Their greatest fear is to lose control.

In the Scorpio world of extremes, love is everything. If they feel their love is not reciprocated, this love can turn into hate. It is very difficult for Scorpios to forgive and forget. The typical Scorpio will not rest until he has his revenge. This is the hardest Tikun (correction) of Scorpios - to control the urge to avenge, and instead to live, love and let go.

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Mar-Cheshvan, in Hebrew means “bitter Cheshvan”. However, it can be transformed into Ram Cheshvan, which means “elevated Cheshvan”.

Our job throughout the month, therefore, is to transform that which is bitter into sweet, that which is lowly into lofty. It takes a strong consciousness and self-control to achieve this transformation. It is not easy to make the dark forces completely white.

See more at: http://livingwisdom. kabbalah.com/scorpio-marcheshvan#sthash.cGf7tWTQ.dpuf

Dr. Terry Segal is a licensed marriage & family therapist, Ph.D. in energy medicine, hypnotherapist and author of “The Enchanted Journey: Finding the Key that Unlocks You.”

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what has become stagnant and also what is possible! It’s too easy to throw Moses out with the bath water.

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AJA Proud of New Jaguars’ Performances New Mascot Spurs successful Fall Sports Season Special for the AJT

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tlanta Jewish Academy’s students devoted a lot of thought to the choice of a new mascot for their school. After many rounds of voting at the Middle School and Upper School, the Jaguar emerged as the favorite, with a clear mandate to go forth and excel.—and that’s exactly what the new AJA Jaguars did during the fall sports season.

All Upper School and Middle School teams made the playoffs in their debut year.

AJA’s Greenfield Middle School boys’ soccer team, coached by alumnus Gavi Abraham and Stevyn Carmona, dazzled all their fans by taking home a first place trophy in the Division 2 MAAC championships for the second year in a row.

“We’re really proud of our soccer players,” said Penny Eisenstein, AJA Greenfield Early Childhood-Middle School’s Head of Health and P.E. and Athletic Director. “Their level of physical fitness has come a long way—and so has their work ethic and their sportsmanship.” Furthermore, Ms. Eisenstein stresses, “The team was also blessed with amazing support—Gavi and Stevyn were wonderful coaches, demanding and knowledgeable. Our team parent, Rhena Spector, made sure that we never had to worry about anything. And our parents helped the team to shine by getting our players to either practices or games four days a week.”

The soccer team ended with a record of 8 wins, 3 losses, and 2 ties.

“The A team started the season with only one returning A team player and ten new players,” explained Ms. Eisenstein. “But as their record demonstrates, the girls worked very hard and grew as a unit to achieve a remarkable season.”

The B team and took third place in the Division 2 championship, with 7 wins and 4 losses—and half of those losses were to Division 1 teams. Ms. Eisenstein is justly proud of the Bteam, which was comprised entirely of players who were brand-new to the sport. “In spring of last year, the players felt lucky to have a ball go over the net.”

She said, “But by the end of the season, people from other teams would comment on how wonderfully skilled they were!”

ley Thompson.

“I look forward to great things from the Lady Jags in the future.”

“What’s most important is that our students grew as individuals as well as a team,” added Ms. Eisenstein.

“Their work eth-

The volleyball teams also benefited from the support of A team parent Sima Dori and B team parent Lauri Glusman, who assisted the players in maintaining the team’s amazing statistics.

“Since 2001,” Ms. Eisenstein said, “our volleyball team has won 264 games, with only 51 losses in twelve years.”

At the AJA Upper School, the volleyball team left the playoffs as the number eight seed in the GHSA championships. The Lady Jaguars were working with a new head coach and a team that had a large contingent of younger players, but their hard work paid off in a good showing and a particularly impressive win over St. Francis School in Alpharetta (25-23, 18-25, and 25-23).

ic, sportsmanship, teamwork, and skills developed beautifully over the course of the season.

“The girls showed great heart and determination all season long, never giving up even if they were outsized by their opponents,” said Coach Les-

The volleyball teams had another record setting year with Ms. Eisenstein (another alumni!) coaching. The A team won all but two of their games, Top: The AJA Jaguars soccer team with their first place trophy. one of which was a championship Middle Left: AJA Lady Jaguar Zoe Ogden hits hard. game. The team took second place in Middle Right: AJA Lady Jaguar Mia Azani blocks the ball. the Division 2 MAAC championship, Bottom: The AJA Jaguars volleyball A team with their second place trophy. with 11 wins and 2 losses.

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The Davis Academy Celebrates Simchat Torah

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he Davis Academy celebrated Simchat Torah on Wednesday with an all school celebration. Middle School encircled the Lower School students with the school’s 2 Torah scrolls as Middle School students chanted the first and last Torah portion. The morning was filled with song and celebration as well as a D’var Torah delivered by 8th grader, Jacob Rogow.

TOP RIGHT: The Davis Academy community surrounded by the school’s 2 Torah scrolls TOP LEFT: 2nd graders Noah Diamond and Jayden Ahlzadeh waving Simchat Torah flags LEFT: Davis Academy’s Rabbi Micah Lapidus unrolling a Torah scroll into the hands of Middle School students RIGHT: 8th graders Sara Altmann, Remy Clayman, Joelle Zelony, Leah Tuck and Taylor Herold holding the Torah

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Greater Atlanta Hadassah Supports Breast Cancer Awareness Groundbreaking Event Aims to Raise Funds For Cancer Research

By Anna Streetman AJT Editorial Intern

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n honor of breast cancer awareness month, Greater Atlanta Hadassah will be holding a fundraiser unlike any other.

The event will take place October 26 at the Hadassah Medical Center. It’s called Breast Strokes: Hadassah Bares All for A.R.T. A.R.T. stands for awareness, research, and treatment.

For the event, 30 women will be painted in the nude from the neck

to the navel. They will be painted in elaborate and beautiful designs by local female artists. Female photographers will then photograph the painted women. The photographs will be available for purchase at an art auction on February 28, 2015 at the Westside Cultural Arts Center.

Each woman has her own reason for participating. Some of them are breast cancer survivors themselves. Holly Strelzik, one of the co-chairs for the event, says of the women: “Their stories are compelling. These are brave and courageous women.”

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This program is supported in part by the Georgia Council for the Arts through the appropriations of the Georgia General Assembly.

GCA also receives support from its partner agency – the National Endowment for the Arts.

The event is also celebrating the Greater Atlanta Hadassah’s 20th anniversary of the “Check It Out” program. The program, in partnership with Northside Hospital, has educated 35,000 young women in local high schools and sororities about breast cancer and early detection.

Strelzik has said that the event is groundbreaking and has never been done before. She also has said: “This event is all about raising money for cancer research. We need to do it now

so that our daughters and granddaughters don’t have to.”

The Greater Atlanta Hadassah chapter was founded in 1916 and has over 3,600 members. Members come together to raise funds in support of Hadassah’s hospitals and projects in Israel and its programs in the United Sates, to promote issues of women’s health and family well being, to educate, to advocate, and to have fun.

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Atlanta-Based MedZed Launches At Home Pediatric Care medical professionals care for young patients after hours, seven days a week

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he workday is over, but the second shift as a parent begins with complaints of sniffles and aches. The doctor’s office is closed, and the thought of camping out in an emergency room causes immediate stress, but where else can parents turn when their child is sick?

Moms and dads now have a new option. MedZed, an Atlanta-based at-home pediatric care service, is providing more healthcare options and significantly more convenience. MedZed’s team of highly-trained pediatric nurses and pediatricians operate after normal office hours, seven days a week, in the comfort of a patient’s home.

With MedZed, parents and children

now have the option to forego crowded emergency rooms, minute clinics and doctors’ offices for the ease and comfort of an at-home visit still assured to end with a diagnosis and a lollipop.

MedZed serves children ages 2-17 with common symptoms such as rashes, cold and flu, sore throat and eye or ear pain through a house-call service.

Using secure live-streaming video and advanced medical technology, pediatricians can evaluate, diagnose and treat symptoms with the assistance of an on-site pediatric nurse in the patient’s home. Through a confidential, protected patient portal, pediatricians can also easily access patient records and send prescriptions straight to the customer’s preferred pharmacy.

Scott Schnell, CEO, co-founded MedZed with Jeff Grossman, M.D., who serves as the company’s Executive Chairman: “As a father and businessman, when Jeff introduced me to the idea, I immediately understood his vision and saw the need for a company like MedZed tailored specifically to help parents with busy schedules. We believe the combination of a nurse in the home and telemedicine to connect the patient and doctor will quickly be ingrained into the future of patient care in this country, and offering the service to parents and their children when and where they want it just made sense.”

The rapidly growing MedZed team consists of several highly-qualified and personable nurses and pediatricians. The board-certified doctors are licensed in Georgia and have each practiced over ten years. The license-

registered nurses have all undergone extensive background checks and have served over five years in the field. On top of extensive training, the team shares a passion for helping children and improving the quality of care in the healthcare industry.

“MedZed allows me to diagnose and treat patients more efficiently,” said Dr. Julia Kaufman of MedZed. “The technology and service is easy to use, and I know parents will appreciate the quality of service conveniently offered at their home.”

The company currently serves patients in Buckhead, Sandy Springs, Dunwoody, Morningside, Druid Hills, Peachtree Battle, Peachtree Park, Brookhaven, Ansley Park, Vinings, Virginia Highland and other neighborhoods inside and outside of the perimeter.

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White Rabbit, Red Rabbit - A Theatrical Performance Co-Production with the MJCCA and Out of Hand Theater Special for the AJT

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he Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta (MJCCA) and Out of Hand Theater are pleased to copresent White Rabbit, Red Rabbit – A Theatrical Performance, by Playwright Nassim Soleimanpour. 24 different readings of this play will be produced over a three month span, each with a different actor cold reading the script in front of an audience for the first time. Actors are announced a few days in advance of each performance.

For the MJCCA’s performance on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2014 at 8:00 p.m., Atlanta’s John Lemley, Host and Producer, WABE/90.1 FM will read on stage in the MJCCA’s Morris & Rae Frank Theatre.

White Rabbit, Red Rabbit has been celebrated worldwide as one of the most astonishing evenings in a theater where both audience and performer as a whole create a performance about the ties and tensions between freedom and conformity. The play has been performed around the world, including in Edinburgh, Cairo, Melbourne, Toronto, London, Rio de Janeiro, Amsterdam, Boston and Chicago.

“Imagine being 29 and forbidden to leave your country.” The MJCCA says in a press release, “Iranian Nassim Soleimanpour dissects the experience of a whole generation in a wild, utterly original play from Iran. Forbidden to travel, he turns his isolation to his own advantage with a play that requires no director, no set, and a different actor for every performance.

Adam Fristoe, Co-Artistic Director, Out of Hand Theater explains, “We will partner with local theaters for 12 of the performances and have another 12 performances in private homes.” Fristoe continues, “Each performance is a world premiere. No rehearsals. No director. No set. A different actor reads the script cold for the first time at each performance.

A thrilling, informative, highly in-

dividual and extremely entertaining encounter emerges, almost like magic, with a young writer who has more questions for his (fictional) audience than answers.”

Brian Kimmel, Director of Arts & Culture, MJCCA said, “We are pleased to partner with Out of Hand Theater Company, and look forward to producing White Rabbit, Red Rabbit on our stage, featuring John Lemley.” Kimmel continues, “We invite the entire community to come and enjoy this unique theatrical experience.”

Q&A: Jewish Music Icon Andy Statman 5 Questions with the Renowned Mandolin and Clarinet Virtuoso

By David Cohen Managing Editor AJT

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n Sunday night, Atlanta locals were subject to a rare treat. Klezmer and new acoustic legends, Andy Statman and the Andy Statman Trio performed at the MJCCA in Dunwoody. It was Statman’s first appearance in Atlanta in nearly 20 years.

The show was an eclectic mix of klezmer, new acoustic and progressive bluegrass music. Bassist Jim Whitney was able to melodically fill in both low and mid range notes while Statman artfully played the lead on clarinet and mandolin. Percussionist Larry Eagle rounded out the trio with his jazz inspired rhythm. After the show, I got a chance to sit down with Andy and speak with him about his unique style, his Jewish heritage and future projects. Here is what he had to say:

AJT: Your latest album Superstring Theory, was released in Oc32 tober of 2013 and is a mix of Blue-

grass, Jazz and Klezmer music.

How do you go about combining those three styles?

Andy Statman: “I have studied a number of styles very deeply and I can play each of those styles but for the last few years I’ve just been playing and writing my own music as well as interpreting other peoples music but in my own, highly improvisational way. It’s just playing music, I’m not really so concerned with style but at the same time I think if you try something like that you really have to know how to play that style.”

AJT: What are you working on these days?

Statman: “I’m writing a lot of music, we are going to be doing two records.

One will be a record inspired by Bill Monroe, not all of his tunes, but some that I wrote which have a connection with human spirit in that style of music. We’re not quite sure how we are going to do the album, we might do it as a trio or maybe with one or two additions.”

AJT: Your performance tonight was very informal and also very educational. Is that inspired by your Jewish background?

Statman: “The specific Jewish music I play, I play because of my Jewish background. I was fortuThe AJT’s David Cohen with Andy Statman nate to study with per(photo courtesy of Atlanta Jewish Music Festival) haps the greatest Klezmer clubs and concerts around New York musician in North America, Dave and do tours together. We haven’t Tarras. I really learned that style played here in Atlanta since the and repertoire. When I became inter- 1990’s with Itzhak Perlman.” ested in Klezmer music I realized that AJT: Who are some are your favorKlezmer is basically an instrumental ite Jewish Bluegrass Musicians? version of Chassidic music more or less. So, much of the melodies we play Statman: He’s not as well known but are Jewish music and it’s very very John Sholle is one of the best bluegrass guitarists out there. Pete Wercreative music. nick and Bela Fleck are two great AJT: How often do you play as a Jewish Banjoists. Obviously (mandotrio these days? linist) David Grisman as well.

Statman: “There’s an old historic Superstring Theory by the Andy Statsynagogue in the West Village that man Trio is available now at www. we play twice a week at. We also play andystatman.org.

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laywright Scott Warren (The Grimm Lives of the Inbetweens) and Alliance Theatre Artistic Director of Theatre for Youth and Families Rosemary Newcott, in collaboration with middle school students in the Alliance’s acting camps, have developed a new play for middle school students.

Courage, inspired by the American Civil War drama The Red Badge of Courage by Stephen Crane, delves into middle school life through media, metaphor, and storytelling.

Courage re-examines the classic story through the lens of the courageous tales of grown-up challenges facing young people in contemporary Atlanta. Characters explore themes of isolation, respect, duty, and courage through homework, video games, and long waits at the bus stop.

Courage features a talented local cast – Lauren Boyd (Alliance: The Tall Girls) as Wilson Conklin, Matthew Felton (Alliance: The Grimm Lives of the Inbetweens) as Hank Flemming, Stephanie Lloyd (Atlanta Lyric Theatre: Anything Goes) as Rebel Davis, and J.L. Reed as Jefferson Pratt.

“If someone asked me what inspired me most about the middle school students I know, I would have to say, it would be their courage,” says Director Rosemary Newcott.

“Like Henry in Red Badge of Courage, these young people’s worlds are drastically changing, physically and emotionally, and yet they handle it all with profound ideas and wild, wonderful humor. Playwright Scott Warren and I wish to thank the 100+ middle school students who shared their stories with us. We hope the

play reflects the joys, challenges and complexities of their middle school skirmishes.”

The Alliance is also thrilled to be a part of the City of Atlanta’s Office of Cultural Affairs “Cultural Experience Project.”

Now celebrating its 10th year, the Cultural Experience Project was launched to afford every Atlanta Public School (APS) student from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade the opportunity to experience the city’s premier art and cultural venues. The City of Atlanta’s vision is for every student in APS to have minimally one onsite cultural experience at a cultural venue each year that directly ties to Common Core Georgia Performance Standards and curriculum goals. Teacher and student educational materials further the students understanding of arts and culture and compliment the age and grade level-appropriate experiences.

Through the CEP, all sixth graders in APS (nearly 3,000), will have the opportunity to see Courage, making it one of the only cultural experiences offered by the program that is developed specifically for students in their age category.

The only public performance is Monday, November 3, 7:00 p.m.

Tickets are available online at www. alliancetheatre.org/courage or by calling 404-733-5000. Discount rates for groups of 10 or more are available by calling 404-733-4690. Discount rates are also available for members of the military, seniors and students.

The Alliance Theatre is located at The Woodruff Arts Center, at the corner of Peachtree and 15th Street, in Midtown Atlanta.

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Aliens in the Torah Are there Extraterrestrial Jews in Space?

By Rabbi Mark Hillel Kunis Special for the AJT

Let me read to you an amazing passage from today’s Torah portion that’s often overlooked—probably because it’s not easy to explain (Gen. 6:1-4):

“And it came to pass when man began to increase upon the earth and daughters were born to them. The B’ney Elohim saw that the daughters of man were good and they took themselves wives from whomever they chose…The Nefilim were on the earth in those days—and also afterward when the B’ney Elohim would consort with the daughters of man, who would bear to them children. They were the mighty who, from old, were men of renown.”

The question is, who were the B’ney Elohim and the Nefilim? B’ney Elohim literally means, “The children of the gods,” or the godlike—perhaps ones with special powers man did not yet have. The literal meaning of Nefilim is, “the fallen ones,” but fallen from where?

This question is the subject of a great deal of religious writing, especially in the non-Jewish world. In A Jewish Theology, author Louis Jacobs quotes a Christian theologian, Jerome Eckstein (p.100). Let me read it to you:

Let our imagination roam and let us speculate about the possible conflicts between future discoveries of space exploration and our old religious beliefs, if these religious beliefs are understood as offering knowledge of the kind given by science. Suppose a strangely figured race of creatures with the approximate intelligence

of humans and a culture and ethics dramatically different from ours was discovered on some distant star, would this not pose serious problems to the dogmatic and authoritarian interpretations of the Judaeo-Christian religions? Would these creatures, who obviously were not descended from Adam and Eve, be tainted with original sin? [This is the 1st thing that he thinks of.] Would they too have souls?

Would they be in need of grace and salvation? Did Jesus absorb their sins? Would they be in need of a Messiah?

Christian thought is concerned with original sin and Jesus in regard to extra-terrestrials. What does Judaism have to say? How does the Torah begin? B’reyshit bara Elokim et hashamayim, v’et haaretz, “In the beginning G-d created the heavens and the earth.” The word for heavens, Shamayim, can mean two things: the atmosphere or beyond the atmosphere to, and including, the stars. The sages tell us that the word Shamayim is a contraction of two words: sham mayim, or, “there is water.” We know there is water in the atmosphere and we also know there also is water beyond. And we also know that where there is water there is probably life.

The Talmud (Avoda Zara 3b) tells us: “G-d roams over 18,000 worlds.”

Some commentators speculate that G-d roams over these worlds because there is life out there. But are there Jews out there? The Sefer Habrit, in its commentary, says that we should not expect the creatures of another world to resemble earthly life, any more than sea creatures resemble those of land.

The basic premise of the existence of extraterrestrial life is strongly supported by the Zohar—the mystical Biblical commentary. The Midrash teaches us that there are seven earths. Although the Ibn Ezra, in his commentary, tries to argue that these refer to the seven continents, the Zo-

har clearly states that the seven are separated by a firmament and are inhabited. Although they are not inhabited by man, they are the domain of intelligent creatures. Am I scaring you yet?

The Shlaw, Rav Pinchas Elijah ben Maimar Horowitz of Vilna (d.

1821), wrote a book where he showed from various sources that we believe that there is life elsewhere. On the basis of the verse in Isaiah 45:18, he showed that there are creatures on planets other than earth: “For thus said Hashem, Creator of the heavens: He is the G-d, the One Who fashioned the earth and He is its Maker; He established it; He did not create it for emptiness; He fashioned it to be inhabited.” In other words, if there are other inhabitable planets, they were created to be inhabited.

The Shlaw refers to the passage in the Talmud (Mo-ed Katan 16a) which according to one opinion, the word meyroz in the Song of Deborah (Judges 5:23), is a star or a planet. Oru meyroz, says the passage, “cursed be meyroz,” indicates that it was inhabited since it could only be cursed because of something its inhabitants did. Now whether meyroz refers to Mars or not, is a question—especially now when the latest space probes have shown there is no life there. However they do show that there might have been.

Let’s go even further. Is it possible that at one time there was communication between this world and other worlds? Can we find support for this in the Torah? Yes, in that passage I began with: “The B’ney Elohim saw that the daughters of man were good and they took themselves wives from whomever they chose.” Who were these B’ney Elohim and how were they able to take “wives from whomever they chose”? Elohim is one of the names of G-d. But it literally means, “powers.” That’s why it’s a plural name for G-d, because G-d is the sum of all the powers. Is it possible that

these B’ney Elohim could take whomever they wanted for a wife because they had special otherworldly powers and no one could stop them?

The next verse is Gen. 6:4: Han’filim hayu va-aretz bayamim haheym, “The Nefilim were on the earth in those days.” Whatever the Nefilim were—various versions include giants, princes or fallen angels—they were, as the meaning of the name indicates, “people who fell,” nafal means, “to fall”—i.e. who fell here on earth from somewhere else. While there is quite a debate as to who they were, there are many who believe they came from someplace beyond the earth.

So according to this view, these B’ney Elohim and Nefilim were the 1st extraterrestrials who came here in their UFO’s. Perhaps this is too dangerous to dwell on. Just hear it and be aware that there is such a belief.

The Midrash had no hesitation in teaching right at the beginning, before it starts an analysis of the text of the Torah, that ours is not the 1st world G-d created: Borey olamot umachliban, “G-d created worlds and He destroyed them.” How many worlds came before this? This is not for us to know. Just know that there were worlds before this one.

Hasdai Crescas, the great medieval Jewish philosopher, evoked the words of Psalm 19:2: “The heavens declare the glory of G-d.” Perhaps this verse indicates that there are praises to the glory of G-d from other worlds in the heavens. Crescas’ classic work, Ohr Hashem, contains an entire chapter where he maintains that the possibility of life on other planets is not in conflict with Jewish the Torah.

Is this definitive proof that the Torah maintains there is life on other planets? Not really. But it does give us reason to pause and contemplate the awesome universe G-d created. Amen!

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ell me, is this the only world that there is? If the Mars Exploration Rover Opportunity, which is currently exploring Mars, would find intelligent life there, would that shake us up?

Would that be a problem for us as Jews?

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THURS., Oct 23 - SUN., Oct 26

Rabbi David Wolpe at Temple Sinai.

Often cited as one of the country’s most influential rabbis, acclaimed speaker and author Rabbi David J. Wolpe, will be speaking at Temple Sinai throughout the weekend of October 24-26, starting at Friday night Shabbat Services and continuing with events through Sunday, as a Temple Sinai Scholar in Residence. Working at Sinai Temple in Los Angeles and currently teaching at UCLA, Rabbi Wolpe is the bestselling author of ten books, including the just released, David: The Divided Heart.

Visit www.templesinaiatlanta.org or call 404.252.3073 for a complete listing of weekend events or to register.

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.

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At last - Answers for your Jewish genealogy questions! On Sunday, October 26 at 1:00 p.m. at The Bremen Jewish Heritage Museum, a panel of experienced genealogists will be available to help answer those nagging research questions.

One hour prior to the meeting, Dave Slater and Robert Weinberg will be available to accommodate members and guests who want help with genealogy research. To participate in this mentoring session you must send an e-mail to (Dave) slaterd@ bellsouth.net or (Robert) gadfly1969@bellsouth.net . The program is free for members of The Breman and included in admission for guests.

Center for Civil and Human Rights Event. Please join the Mt. Scopus group of Greater Atlanta Hadassah for an event at the Center for Civil and Human Rights. This wonderful addition to the City of Atlanta should not be missed. The group will meet at 1:00 pm on Thursday, October 30th, at the Center located at 100 Ivan Allen Boulevard, in Atlanta. The cost of the event is $15.00, and reservations must be made

by October 27. Mail checks to Anita Levy, 1512 Davis Oaks Way, Decatur, GA 30033.

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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.

Hammond Glen Senior Community BINGO with MJCCA’s Teen Community Service (TCS). Join us for an evening of fun and BINGO with the residents of Hammond Glen Senior Community, an assisted living home located in Sandy Springs.

Teens will earn 1 community service hour.

Pre-registration is required. More Info: Katherine Hunt at 678.812.3975, Katherine.Hunt@atlantajcc.org.

SUN., Nov 2

261st Consecutive Quarterly BLOOD DRIVE. Help Save a Life! SUNDAY, November 2, 2014 from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm at Ahavath Achim Synagogue. Location: 600 Peachtree Battle, NW Atlanta, GA 303271299. Reservations: www.redcrossblood. org/make-donation. Co-sponsored by Fulton Masonic Lodge No. 216, Jewish War Veterans Atlanta Post 112, Ahavath Achim Synagogue, and Congregation Or VeShalom.

World renowned classical violin/ piano duo to perform at Oglethorpe.

George Vass and Laura Gordy will perform at Oglethorpe University in the Museum of Arts building at 4p.m., Sun, Nov. 2nd.

Contribution of $15 will be appreciated at the door. Vass is a Graduate of Julliard and played at Carnegie, London, China, etc.

Samples of his music can be heard at his website at: GeorgeVass.us

Thurs., Nov 6

monday, November 3rd The Standard Club

For registration information: conexx.org or call 404-843-9426

EXPLAINING A WORLD IN TURMOIL. Thomas Friedman, triple Pulitzer Prize Winner, NY Times Columnist, and award winning author of THE WORLD IS FLAT and other important books will speak Thursday evening at 7:30 PM. Free and open to the public at 600 Peachtree Battle AA Synagogue.

SAT., Nov 8

Congregation Ner Tamid: The Shopping Event. Get ready for holiday gift giving with popular vendors of fashion, jewelry accessories and home décor. Non-Alcoholic beverages and hors d’oeuvres will be available for purchase. Saturday, November 8. 6:00-9:00 p.m.

SUN., Nov 9

An Afternoon with Etgar Keret. Join us for an afternoon with famous contemporary Israeli author and poet, Etgar Keret.

Sunday, November 9 at 3:00 pm, Temple Sinai. Keret will read from several of his works and screen two short films based on his stories. A Q&A will follow. This is a free program, open to all. RSVP online at www.templesinaiatlanta.org or by phone at 404.252.3073. Event is sponsored by The Consulate General of Israel to the Southeast Region, Israeli House and Temple Sinai.

MON., Nov 10

Go Eat Give Charity Golf Fundraiser.

Monday, November 10 at the Standard Club, 6230 Abbotts Bridge Rd., Johns Creek, Georgia 30097. Proceeds from the event will directly benefit Go Eat Give’s cultural education programming, both locally and abroad. For more information contact Sucheta Rawal, Executive Director, 404.357.0172, sucheta@goeatgive.com.

SUN., Nov 16

PEACE - DREAM OR REALITY? Resolving Conflict in your home, you work and your inner self, with Rabbi Yosef Yitchok Jacobson. Dean of the Yeshiva and worldrenowned lecturer, Rabbi Jacobson has been hailed as “The Jewish Billy Graham”, and has lectured to Jewish and Non-Jewish audiences on 6 continents and 40 states.

November 16 at 10.00 a.m. Cost: $12, Coffee and refreshments. Register at www. cobbjewishacademy.org Family Wealth Education: Nurturing Financial Responsibility. Jerry Brier of Ashe, Cohen and Mackall, is hosting the event to discuss Financial Responsibility in Young Adults & Adult Children. The event will be held at the Publix Aprons Cooking School on 4305 State Bridge Rd in Alpharetta, GA. RSVP by November 14 to 478-545-6833 or Jerald.e.brier@ampf.

FRI., Nov 21

Celtic Thunder Performing at Woodruff Arts Center. The international singing sensation Celtic Thunder announces its upcoming North American Tour, coming to Symphony Hall at Woodruff Arts Center Friday, November 21 at 8 p.m. The group performs with a full symphony orchestra and will perform songs from their new CD, Holiday Symphony. For information about the Celtic Thunder – Symphony Tour of North America in Fall 2014 visit www.celticthunder.com/ tour.

AJT

may their memories be a blessing

Elliott Goldberg 95, Atlanta

Elliott Goldberg, age 95, of Atlanta died on October 20, 2014. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Sarah Goldberg; daughter and son-in-law, Marcia and Bruce Brown, Alexandria, VA; son, Edward Goldberg, Birmingham, AL; brother, Ervin Goldberg, Atlanta; grandchildren, Marc and Hilary Goldberg, Robin Goldberg, Allison Goldberg, Benjamin and Morgan Brown, and Geoffrey Brown; great grandson, Eli Brown; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his daughter-in-law, Susan Jacobson Goldberg; siblings, Julia and (Jake) Butler, Harry and (Bertha) Goldberg, Eva and (Clifford) Martin, and Bertha and (Bennie) Cohen; and sister-in-law, Esther Goldberg. Elliott was born and raised in Atlanta, was a graduate of Commercial High School, was a veteran of WWII, and he was a member of the Jewish War Veterans Post 112. Elliott was a life member of Ahavath Achim Synagogue and president of Goldberg Realty Company. Sign online guestbook: www.edressler.com. Graveside services were held Wednesday, October 22 at Greenwood Cemetery with Rabbi Laurence Rosenthal officiating. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Ahavath Achim Synagogue, 600 Peachtree Battle Ave, Atlanta, GA 30327 and Rolfe Pancreatic Cancer Foundation, 17 North State Street, Chicago, IL 60602. Arrangements by Dressler’s Jewish Funeral Care, 770-451-4999.

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JEWISH PUZZLER

by David Benkof

Across 1. He was the Ben Gurion of India 6. Uzi need 10. The ___ experiment (psychological measure of conformity) 14. The red heifer is a very rare one 15. Make aliyah, literally 16. On October 1, 2014, she and Ashton had a baby girl 17. Broadcast Howard Stern 18. Acknowledged that the ark was open 19. Nation of Esau’s descendants 20. Katie Couric hosted it from 2006 to 2011 23. One of the Greats known as “The Jewish Lake” 24. Larry Page’s job at Google, Inc. 25. It helps Barry Scheck exonerate convicts (abbr.)

26. Daniel Snyder’s Washington Redskins grp.

29. “___ People” (“Gypsy” song) 31. Year three decades before the Romans destroyed the Temple 33. A bekishe is a long black one favored by Hasidic Jews 35. “Triumph of the Will” filmmaker Riefenstahl 37. Derech ___ (common decency) 41. Biblical names for some disputed territories 44. Closer to Yiddish-type humor 45. Spelling of nepotism?

46. Poison a well 47. We do it twice on Passover night 49. Member of a “restricted” country club 51. Dr. Mathilde Krim researched them

52. New Deal gov’t agency to which Henry Morgenthau, Jr. allocated money 55. Call for rescue from Gilligan and the Skipper, too 57. He visited Buchenwald with Barack in 2009 59. It can include anywhere from 353 to 385 days 64. Dalet, in numerology 65. Spanish artist who made lithographs caled “Aliyah, the Rebirth of Israel” 66. Bar Refaeli weighs 58 of them 68. Actor Astin 69. How Herod said he was?

70. JDate successes 71. Direction Canadian Jews face when they pray 72. Middle name of Sherie Scott, who played Ursula in Broadway’s “The Little Mermaid” 73. To nosh Down 1. Amar’e Stoudemire’s sports org.

2. He succeeded Antonio as LA’s mayor 3. Za’atar, for example 4. Its pieces became famous because of a 1982 Spielberg film 5. They help make milchigs 6. Anti-Semitism movie “Gentlemen’s ___” 7. Orb whose genesis is described in Genesis 1:16 8. Chazzan’s specialty 9. “Biloxi Blues” did it on Broadway in 1985 10. “Nice blessing!”

11. Haman wore a three-___ hat 12. Krusty is a Jewish one 13. “The hand of Miriam”

21. Actress Davis who co-starred with James Franco in “Eat Pray Love” 22. Mendy’s supernatural friend, in a Lubavitch comic book 26. Hadassah alt.

27. Questions, cups, or sons at the seder 28. “Lydia the Tattooed ___” (Groucho favorite) 30. Create a Brandeis scholarship fund 32. Flatow and others 34. Angered by a nudnik 36. Neither a Cohen nor a Levi 38. Eve 39. Prepared the strings on a tallit 40. Microwaves a knish 42. Something to do while saying “Modeh Ani” 43. Pew separator 48. 1995 Jeff Goldblum film about an albino teen 50. One way to swear 52. “Flaming ba’al teshuvah” is one for newly Orthodox Jews 53. “If I ___ Rich Man” (song about Tevye’s fantasy) 54. Fatah’s Mahmoud 56. Something for a dybbuk to do to people 58. Improves the Atlanta Jewish Times 60. Jeremiad 61. Freed of rock music?

62. Goldstar and others 63. Home for half of Italy’s 35,000 Jews 67. ID for the ego?

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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.

Friday October 24, 2014 6:34 p.m.

Shabbat, October 25, 2014 7:22 p.m.

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

Friday November 7, 2014 5:21 p.m.

Shabbat, November 8, 2014 6:17 p.m.

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

Friday November 14, 2014 5:16 p.m.

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