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Q&A With Georgia U.S. Representative Tom Price 5 QUESTIONS WITH GEORGIA’S 6th District REPRESENTATIVE BY David Cohen

. S. Representative for Georgia’s 6th congressional district, Tom Price visited the Atlanta Jewish Times office Friday. He has been Georgia’s 6th district representative since 2004. We got a chance to ask Congressman Price a few questions about Georgia, Israel and Healthcare Reform. Here is what he had to say: AJT: You were a cosponsor of the United States-Israel Enhanced Security Cooperation Act of 2012. Why is it important for the United States to support Israel? TP: “The United States knows no greater ally than Israel. Our two nations share a strong strategic and historic relationship built on shared values of freedom and democracy. It is imperative that we remain steadfast in our commitment to the people of Israel and in support of efforts to secure a lasting peace in the Middle East.”

AJT: Will the August 26th IsraeliPalestinian cease fire hold? TP: “History has taught us that there can be no guarantee that a cease fire or a peace process will be successful. Our hope is that there can be an end to the violence that threatens further instability and loss of life. The people of Israel and their leaders – who have every right to defend themselves – have demonstrated remarkable restraint and given fair warning to Hamas even while terrorists fired rockets indiscriminately into Israel. Hamas meanwhile has sought to increase violence and foment unrest. As some of my friends in Israel say about cease fires: Israel ceases, Hamas fires. A cease fire will hold and the peace process can be rejuvenated if Israel is able to find a partner among the Palestinian people committed to peace and willing to reject the terrorists aims of Hamas and their stated goal of eliminating Israel.”

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AJT: Georgia’s 6th district encompasses most of the Northern Suburbs of Atlanta including East Cobb, Brookhaven and Sandy Springs. What is the biggest change you’ve seen since you started representing the area 10 years ago?

Washington DC. All the principles of health care we hold dear – affordability, accessibility, quality, innovation, choices and responsiveness – are best served when there is a strong, trusting doctor-patient relationship.”

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TP: “It’s such an honor and a privilege to represent the Sixth District of Georgia. Our community is filled with hard working, entrepreneurial people and families committed to building a strong community. The 6th District has become wholly suburban, as opposed to partially suburban and some rural area when I began my representation. Ten years ago the sky was the limit from an economic standpoint for our area. Due to the recession and Washington responses that impede vibrant growth and job creation, I now represent many folks who are concerned about the very future of our great country. While I share those concerns, I know that the opportunities we have can be expanded and we can get things back on track by adhering to fundamental principles and with the positive involvement of all.”

AJT: Your current project, House Resolution 2300 aims to bring more patient centered solutions to the healthcare industry. Is Healthcare reform your top priority right now?

L-R: Cliff Weiss and Congressman Tom Price

AJT: You worked as an orthopedic surgeon for almost twenty years. How have you used that experience to improve healthcare in the United States? TP: “Absolutely. At the center of our health care system is the doctor-patient relationship. Having spent over 20 years caring for patients, I learned firsthand how important it is that we protect that relationship. The focus of my efforts has been to be certain that patients, families, and doctors are able to make medical decisions, not

TP: “Prior to the passage of the president’s health care law, we had a health care system that was not working as well as it could or should to address the needs of patients and their doctors. That is why we put forth positive solutions going back to the beginning of the debate over Obamacare. However, the healthcare law is simply the poster child for a Washington mindset that says ‘We know best’. This harms our economy, makes a responsible energy policy impossible, refuses to allow needed tax reform, and results in a regulatory scheme that stifles job creation and holds back entrepreneurial solutions. We must have a broader set of priorities which include helping our economy growth stronger and more Americans find greater opportunity and security for themselves and their families.” Thanks again to Rep. Price for taking the time to come in and speak with us. For more information on his current projects and resolutions visit his website: http://tomprice.house.gov/

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GOOD NEWS MADE IN THE JEWISH STATE THIS PAST WEEK Wound closure technology saves Israeli soldiers. Soldiers wounded in Operation Protective Edge are benefiting from a brand-new Israeli technology to close open wounds quickly. TopClosure acts like a medical zip to protect wounds immediately when they are inflicted, allowing them to be fully treated later. ALS sufferers live longer in Israel. In global terms, between 5 and 10 percent of ALS sufferers survive more than 10 years after being diagnosed. But in Israel, 20 percent of ALS patients survive longer. The high survival rate is thought to be due to family support systems, the Israeli health care system and early diagnosis. Israeli scientist leads search for Ebola cure. Virologist Dr. Leslie Lobel from Ben Gurion University is developing a vaccine to defeat the Ebola virus by studying the immune systems of the dis-

ease’s survivors. He has spent 12 years studying the disease in Uganda. Israel provides 10 generators to Gaza hospitals. On Aug 6th, in a unique deployment operation, the Israel Electric Company transferred 10 generators with a total capacity of 4.3 megawatts via the cargo terminal at Kerem Shalom for the benefit of hospitals in Gaza. New energy cyber security center. Israel’s energy cyber security firm Nation-E plans to launch its energy cyber security center in Hadera on September 15. Companies worldwide can evaluate microgrids, smart meters, and all gridconnected devices, and determine how and why attackers are able to infringe their networks. Joint nano-research gets $675,000 grant. Scientists at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and Yeshiva University

of New York will together study colloidal semiconductor nanocrystals - tiny synthetic particles containing metal impurities with intriguing implications for the electronics, solar energy and biological fields. The fastest switch in the world. (Thanks to Atid-EDI) Israel’s Mellanox has launched the world’s first 100Gb/s EDR InfiniBand switch. Switch-IB is the world’s fastest computer switch with 36-ports of 100Gb/s to provide 7.2Tb/s of switching capacity - 250 percent higher than any alternative and ideal for data centers. Israeli team wins international math competition. For the first time ever, an Israeli team won the International Mathematics Competition, held this year in Bulgaria. The four Tel Aviv University and two Technion students received 355 points -- 38 more than the second-place group.

No limit to where free wireless can be set-up. Israel’s Communications Minister Gilad Erdan has signed an order that removes limitations on the public use of Wi-fi hotspots. From now on, anyone anywhere in Israel will be allowed to set up a hotspot - providing free Internet outdoors as well as indoors. Scientists discover Israel’s deepest cave. Researchers from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem have found the deepest cave so far discovered in Israel. Located near Israel’s border with Lebanon, the cave is 187 meters below ground - 30 meters deeper than the previous Israeli record-holder, which was mapped 30 years ago. Display panels for Chinese factory. Israel’s Orbotech has received orders worth $55 million for inspection, testing and repair equipment at Nanjing CEC Panda LCD Technology Co., Ltd. - a China Electronics Corp. company.

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Clark howard’s money matters

Important Tips for Giving with Clark Howard BEWARE OF SCAM E-MAILS SURROUNDING THE ICE BUCKET CHALLENGE

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ime and time again, Americans prove themselves to be the most generous people on planet Earth. But I don’t want you to let that generous spirit be taken advantage of! It seems like you can’t go far on the web these days without seeing someone doing the Ice Bucket Challenge -- pouring a bucket of ice water over their head on camera at the dare of a friend or family member. The ice cold gesture encourages people to donate $100 for research into the cause and cure of Lou Gehrig’s Disease, also known as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Be warned however; some of those emails and videos you may be seeing online could contain malware or otherwise try to get at your sensitive financial info. Scamsters sending fake Ice Bucket Challenge emails and video files Software security company Thirtyseven4 has put out an alert about Ice Bucket Challenge-themed scams. Among their concerns are emails with headlines promising must-see Ice Bucket videos that may contain spyware, and attachments containing those videos that could load malware onto your computer when you first open them. As Thirtyseven4 noted, the whole scam angle is very reminiscent of what went on recently with an alleged final video shot by Robin Williams moments before his tragic suicide. You can read about that by searching “Robin Williams” on my website, ClarkHoward.com. The takeaway for you? Don’t click on what you don’t know -- even if it comes from a trusted source like a friend or family member. While you’re at it, consider doing a credit freeze if you haven’t done so already. A credit freeze will stop crooks from opening new lines of credit in your name should they be able to get access to your informa-

tion. (It won’t prevent you from using current lines of credit you already have open.) For more info, search “credit freeze” on my website. General safety guidelines for charity donations I always want you to remember, before donating to any charity, you want to be sure that the lion’s share of the money will go where it’s needed. Every charity has different overhead costs. Research your favorite charities and learning how much of your donation will go to the intended purpose (vs. how much will go to overhead) at Give.org, CharityWatch.org and CharityNavigator.org. Here are some more important tips to keep in mind: • Don’t give cash. Legitimate charities will take a check. • When telemarketers calls, don’t give them your credit card, bank account, or personal information. Initiate the call yourself if you want to donate.

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y mom died October 2, 1983.

I was the first of my mom z”l and dad’s z”l three girls, and the second within a large extended family, to be honored with the coveted title of First Generation American Born. It is a crown all my cousins, my sisters and I wore and still wear with great pride. The jewels in this crown representing all those souls Hitler guaranteed would never birth a First Generation American child, my dad’s family being amongst them. Mom and dad were married in a little town down the road from the village where my dad’s family resided; his sisters, mother, father, one brother in law and one niece attended their wedding. After mom and dad married, mom brought dad to America, where her family lived and thrived since arriving in the land of milk and honey, where the streets were paved with gold. Dad promised to return

to his village just as soon as he had the money to bring them all back to America. It never happened. He was tortured with this guilt all his life. Shaina and Freidle were his two sisters’ for whom I was named. I would become responsible for insuring their names would never be sullied; that their spirits would guide me along my life’s journey. Until 1983 I did not take this seriously enough. As the story is told, while still in Bronx Hospital, mom was asked to complete my birth certificate with child’s name. She gave the nurse the two names they had chosen, Shaina and Freidle. The nurse was a bit unnerved and horrified. “You can’t give her these names. This is America, she should have an American name.” Mom and Dad tried to explain why I would be given these old European names, but the nurse would have none of it. She told them they could call me whatever they wanted, but in school I should not be burdened with an odd name. Children would make fun. The nurse suggested her own name, so officially Sandra (S- for Shaina) and

Flora (F- for Freidle) were entered into the big book of names. This little name trickery informed my belief that a name defined who I was and how I was to be in the world. Carrying the weight of the spirits of Shaina and Freidle was often disquieting and confusing. More than a few times I was reminded “remember who you are named after.” In school I was known by Sandra or Sandy. Some family members called me Bubie (not pronounced Bubbie like in grandmother). Others called me Shaindle (Shaina and Freidle mushed together). In my search for my comfortable identity, I would often change my name. There was the time faith in G-d was discussed in school. Yes, it was allowed when I was in school. I decided I was to be called Faith. I can’t even recall all the other names I tried on for size. Friends were OK with whatever name I decided to be called. Mom sometimes called me by my “American” name, especially if I was being scolded- which frankly was quite often, but for her and dad, Shaindle was me and I was Shaindle.

I grew up, married and had four girls. Did I give them simple names? No I did not! Obviously I ignored my own issues, thinking only how creative these names were. Thank goodness, my girls did not inherit my mishugas.

Then my mom got sick.

In retrospect, we realized she had not been feeling well for a long time. Maybe the flu? Maybe a bad cold? Maybe too much sun? Given they had relocated to Florida and my sisters and I were spread out in different cities we did not see mom and dad every day. When we did visit, she was not as spry, seemed more tired than usual. She could not seem to “come back to herself.” On occasion dad would share his concern with me. Mom always had a reasonable explanation for whatever was going on with her. My mom also believed if you did not talk about it (whatever it happened to be at the time) it did not really exist, and would go away- even though it did not exist. Sometimes the simple organic cure was “make a ‘pishy’, take two aspirin, go to sleep.” The summer of 1983 would become our last summer with her.

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Before mom died, we all had a few moments with her. The window blinds in her hospital room raised, privacy no longer our biggest concern. The hospital room was totally not my mother’s taste. No pink carpet, no French provincial sofa and chairs, no marble coffee table, her teacup collection was nowhere to be seen. Also very much missing, were her grandchildren’s photos. This was the true measure of how sick she really was. “Shaindle” she whispered to me, “you’ll change your name for me? You’ll be Shaindle?” “Not Shaina Freidle?” I asked. “No you’ll be you.” Oh my G-d, I had no idea she knew the name issue with which I had been struggling. I did not remember ever expressing it to anyone. Well except my therapist- who by the way addressed me as Shaindle.

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After mom died, I called an attorney friend to help me maneuver the legal system involved in the name change game. Yes mom, I had it legally changed. Shaindle Wieden Schmuckler was officially born- a first generation American with a very old European name. Shaindle thanks her mom for all she had to maneuver for herself in how to be an American mom with European values, there weren’t any handbooks for this, for never berating all the name changes, even when she decided that to be a true American she would have to address her mom by her given name: Paula.

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According to Arlene

Dealing with Life Again “WHAT HAS HEART AND MEANING FOR ME” AJT CONTRIBUTOR

hile suffering with an episode of clinical depression, I became incapable of concentrating.

Week after week I would sit down to write my “According to Arlene,” column, but all I could write about was feeling miserable. I’ve lived long enough to know most people do not like hearing others complain. That’s all I wanted to do, so I missed deadline after deadline. Weeks turned into months and when friends asked if I had given up being a columnist, I shrugged and explained I was out of things to say. Depression is not well understood. People who have never been numbed out by its deadening symptoms think those who have a persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest in life itself, depression affects how you feel, think and behave and can lead to a variety of emotional and physical problems. I was unable to write and also had trouble doing normal day-to-day activities. Depression robbed me of my ability to experience joy. It took away my ability to appreciate my friends. Food lost its taste so I stopped eating. I lost all interest in cooking. All I could do was remind myself, “this too shall pass,” while taking anti-depressant medication which didn’t do me any good. After trying numerous medicines that failed to ameliorate my symptoms, my psychiatrist told me to exercise an hour each day. I was not interested. My doctor expressed regret that I was treatment resistant and suggested I consider shock treatment, electroconvulsive treatment, called ECT for short. Visions from “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest” surfaced from the recesses of my depressed brain. Imagining myself lying on a hospital bed while a doctor artificially induced a seizure was not appealing. My doctor told me it usually takes between six and twelve treatments to cure depression. Each session takes place under general anesthesia in a hospital. My primary care doctor encouraged me to sign up, explaining that according to current research it’s more effective than medicine, and it doesn’t have side effects, except for short term memory loss. Shock treatment seemed traumatic and aggressive. I said no. Time kept passing.

I lost my ability to interact with my grandchildren, who formerly brought infinite pleasure to my life. When my youngest grandson celebrated his fifth birthday, and a granddaughter had her fourth birthday, those days passed with only an apology from me that I had not managed to purchase a gift, let alone a birthday card. I was falling down on my job as a Bubbie. The more time passed without my symptoms abating, the more I questioned if life would ever be enjoyable. I didn’t have any desire to spend time at my lake house. My husband suggested we go somewhere on a vacation, but I refused and suggested he go by himself. I read the book “Final Exit,” which detailed various methods of committing suicide and read books about the psychological impact of suicide on children and grandchildren. My children were aware of how awful I felt and I decided to let them know I saw ending my misery as an option. “Don’t do it,” one of my children said. Another asked if I thought it would be fair to my husband, who had been patiently supportive during my illness. “Why don’t you think about your grandchildren,” one son advised. “How do you think they will understand your absence during their bnai mitzvah’s, graduations, and weddings? Did I want to celebrate them? Yes. Did I think I was capable of enjoying them? Not if my clinical depression persisted. I decided to do some research into a course of ECT. I found out that there were several hospitals in the Atlanta area where geriatric psychiatrists provide the treatment. The cost is covered by Medicare. Like anti-depressant medication which doesn’t work for everyone, ECT doesn’t work for everyone either. My internist, and my psychiatrist asked what I had to lose by undergoing the treatment. It was a matter of pride. It was one thing to admit to suffering from the mental illness, which is what clinical depression is; but submitting myself to ECT sounded serious. After another month of suffering I agreed to try ECT. The environment was horrible, even in my depressed state, I was horrified. The waiting room was filled with others, waiting for treatment. A few patients sat screaming that they didn’t want to be there. Prior to the treatment, each patient

had to fill out a questionnaire which was a self-assessment of their condition. The questions were about sleeping patterns, eating patterns, and preoccupation with death and suicide. I wondered if the other people there were honest. I knew that if a person is considered a suicide risk a doctor can hospitalize them involuntarily for 72 hours. I denied my preoccupation with death as the solution to my symptoms. Waiting for my turn in the treatment room was scary, the truth is I was terrified. I was scheduled for three ECT treatments a week and the doctor told me they would wait to see if I responded to the treatments. After eight treatments I was as depressed as when I started. When I went for a routine appointment to my psychiatrist she said she was disappointed I had not had benefitted from the treatment. She advised me to continue. Last week, after the ninth treatment I had a meal I actually enjoyed eating. I went to the mall

with a friend and tried on clothing in my new size. I had lost twenty-five pounds during the course of the depression. I bought several outfits and costume jewelry to accessorize. Then I went to a shoe store and purchased shoes to wear. I know some people might question my honesty about this subject, but there might be others who suffer from depression and are reluctant to consider ECT. The light is back in my eyes, I’m grateful to be alive, and I look forward to writing more columns for The Atlanta Jewish Times. Arlene Appelrouth earned a degree in news-editorial journalism from the University of Florida and her career as a writer and journalist spans a 50-year period; she currently studies memoir writing while working on her first book.

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What We Jews Borrowed From China JEWS IN ATLANTA CONTINUE MAHJONG TRADITION BY MARCIA JAFFE AJT Contributor

Freedman continues, “What’s fun about our game is that we have dues (I was the Treasurer); we invested in stocks. Over the years, we took trips to New York, Toronto, and a spa where our ‘kitty’ paid for it. We were in ‘high cotton.’ The husbands knew not to interfere with our Wednesday Club!”

y favorite TV show, “CBS Sunday Morning,” aired a segment on how mahjong has continued to be re-fadded in the US - specifically among Jews. None of us can remember our grandmothers playing; but mothers YES! The segment explained that the game migrated from China to the Jewish neighborhoods in New York; and was featured on the cover of the Saturday Evening Post in 1924. CBS traced the history of mahjong from somewhere between 500 BC and 1875 AD. The game was described as “complex,” “sexy”, “ferocious”- leading to mahjong cruises and junkets to China. Here in Atlanta we would add the word “social” as we unite with friends to share our families’ joys and trials as support groups through out the years. The head mahjong doyenne cautions, “Don’t take diuretics when you sit down at a mahjong table.” Then again she has assistants who sprinkle powder to keep the tiles clacking nicely.

Dr. Jerry Rehert took up Mahjong after retirement. I had a slow start. Seven years ago, my mother tried to teach me and a few friends. She was a good instructor indeed; but I just didn’t have the patience. I grew up on bridge and thought I could learn mahjong in a few sessions; but it’s like golf: one can take lessons at the fanciest clubs; but if you don’t PLAY in between, it won’t sink in. I remember my mother saying, “It’s not that complicated, just look at the card and match the card.” Easier said than done. A few years

later, when I moved into a development with an onsite teacher(Susan Kaye) and regular games, I re-addressed the challenge. Sentimentally it does bring me closer to my now deceased mother, especially when we use her set.

Betty Grodin, 93, is in my Monday game next door to Bnai Torah. We call her “Eagle Eye” as she is by far the best player and sharp as a tack. We tease that this has come from her heart valve replacement (“not pig; but a cow part,” Betty allows). Randy Farrow, Community Relations Director at the Carlton Senior Assistant Living Facility, wanted to pep things up with more social and religious content for residents. Betty started playing 50 years ago in Brooklyn. She likes the challenge and “using my brain.” She says the game is “90% skill” (some would ar-

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Charlotte Marcus and Cheryl Isaacs flank 93 year old Betty Grodin SENIORS WEIGH IN Phyllis Freedman has been in the same league for over sixty years. Very little has turned over in the group except for one “loss” where the second wife was allowed to step in. According to Phyllis, “I love the sociability. We actually started as an offshoot from canasta. We have shared occasions and have very special friendships.”

gue 50-50). Betty advises new players, “Don’t give up. You have to recognize what’s in your hand initially; then be able to change tiles accordingly.” I muse, “Which comes first- the chicken or the egg?” Are these women good players because they are smart to begin with, OR do their memories stay in tact BECAUSE they play games which keep them sharp?

Diana Furman and her “Diana” jokers.” The “Logical” Men Dr. Jerry Rehert, a gynecologist here for 40 years, took up mahjong after retirement. He states, “Men do not like to sit around and gab. My short term memory is not so good (science proves that women have superior memories); so I write down my hands as I play. Science shows that women are better multitaskers and gatherers(able to consider different hands). We men are programmed to kill lions . Further I think mahjong is illogical; and women are more illogical then men. Men like poker, five cards. You bet: you win or lose. No passing in multiple directions.” Rehert jokes. “Bottom line, it’s a convoluted game made most pleasurable by the social interactions.”

Attorney, Bob Fierman says,

“At first, I though it would be easy. If you take pleasure in integrating, digesting, retaining, retrieving, and executing an interminable series of illogical and unrelated rules; if your temperament and will to win is driven by something akin to Jewish angst, then and only then, can I

“Only an inscrutable oriental mind could have conceived it. It is not for those weak in cognitive ability. It is not for the easily frustrated. Just when I think I am about to win, someone yells, “you can’t do that”, and recites a rule, such as: “you can’t draw a joker or a zero from the table”,” you can’t pickup a pair”, “you can’t display with that hand, it is ‘closed”. Imagine my despair!”

Stephen Barre, a Delta employee, became interested in mahjong after seeing it played in films and tv. “I never actually saw a live game played until I started playing. Our shul sisterhood offered a class. I was the only guy.” Ellen Fleisher states that her husband Bruce who is a perfectionist golf and card player wants to start out being proficient at mahjong; “So he stubbornly stands behind and observes before he will make his foray into the game.” Ellen’s son Steven, 33, never had any real training; but somehow “shifts and arranges tiles interminably and ends up winning a good bit of the time.” Maybe he has it on an app which is how his generation is programmed. Ellen concludes, “It is fun playing with our young adult children.”

rette smoke and gossipy women, it gave me a sense of comfort knowing that my mother was entertainingwhile eaves-dropping happily from my bedroom upstairs. The kids were relegated to anywhere but where they were playing. I never thought in my wildest dreams that I would inherit my mother’s love of mahjong. My weekly and sometimes triweekly mahjong game resurrects that competitive feeling each time I pick a joker or winning tile. I’ve concocted a version where I can play with one other opponent in case we can’t find 4 players.” So, to the generations that follow, “ Embrace your heritage. This game will thrill, engage, and excite you when you call out those magic words in mahjong ‘self picked’ (meaning you score more by drawing it)!” Instructor Susan Kaye says, “Mahjong was a purely social thing.

As a young mom in a new home on Long Island, it was a way to become friendly with a group of similar ladies. We were all new to the community, had young children, and a few hours to ourselves. We watched the children grow, and attended each others simchas for 30 years. We joked that we came together to solve the world’s problems, and if that didn’t work, at least we could solve eachother’s problems. In Atlanta, starting a mahjong game in our complex was a great way to help new residents meet neighbors.” Janet Kupshik, who plays in the Ahavath Achim game says,” We have a wide age range, but we all get along and are never at a loss for conversation. Sometimes our games go slowly because we are so busy talking. We all agree that it’s good mental exer-

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cise. We are very informal and patient with each other. “ I must add that not everyone feels this way; I have been involved in some games where ladies have refused to play with others who are too slow or not proficient enough. THE CHINESE VERSION According to Rina Wolfe In JOY LUCK CLUB, one of my favorite movies, the Asian women explain to their daughters that the US “Jewish mahjong has no strategy”. According to Rina, “When Jackie(Wolfe) started going overseas alone on business trips, after work he hung out at a piano bar in Taipei where they taught him mahjong. Although I played with girlfriends in At-

lanta before I got married, I learned to play real Chinese mahjong in Taipei. During a friend’s wedding, they had a week of celebrations including mahjong in the parents’ homes where card tables set up in many rooms- organized by the amount of the betting stakes. Unlike American mahjong where you play specific hands each season, Chinese mahjong is played like gin rummy; and HAS NO JOKERS! Playing mahjong became a regular activity when we were in Taipei, Singapore, and Shanghai, and when our Asian friends came to visit here.” BRINGING ALONG THE NEXT GENERATION Marcy Kaufman teaches a group of her daughter’s ten friends under 30. According to Marcy, “Young brains catch on quickly. I started them on

Square 1. When I asked my daughter if she wanted a check for her birthday or a mahjong set, she chose the latter.” THE SETS Diana Furman moved here from Miami, Florida, and transitioned quickly into a local game. Her set was a gift from her former league’s players and showcases custom eponymous DIANA jokers. Marcy Kaufman’s set boasts a gold sparkly glitter layer. I have my mother’s bakelite(orange colored) seventy year old set with hand painted jokers. For years, I thought it was discolored ivory. The more modern sets also have better “pusher arms” to thrust the tiles forward without exposing one’s hand.

An average set sells for $95 to $150-a wheeled set for $169. Cards sell for $7. I pay an extra $2 for larger print. There is also a magnetized auto shuffled game in the four figures. Gladly we are not yet so infirmed or lazy as to need this gizmo. Also if I can’t sleep, I don’t count sheep or mull over problems. I mentally replay mahjong hands. What if… 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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NEW MOON MEDITATIONS

Elul

A time of personal reflection and preparation

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e enter the month of Elul on Tuesday, August 26, 2014. My joyful memories from our trip to enchanted Israel are still fresh, even though the summer has flown by in a blur of tension with the violence erupting in our homeland. We continue to stream prayers for peace and holding a vision of peace becomes especially significant as we approach the High Holy Days. The word Elul means to search. As a verb, it urges us to examine explore and hunt. It’s a time of personal reflection and preparation, an opportunity to turn from aspects of our personality that are less favorable and work toward elevating them. Search, is also a noun, synonymous with an exploration, a pursuit or quest. We are required to wake up to the clarion call of the shofar and take action. We must rouse the inner consciousness of our souls and be stirred at our core. Typically this internal work centers on changing behaviors, unhealthy habits or undesirable patterns of relating to others. This year, however, people are struggling with feelings of increased vulnerability and helplessness. With so much unrest in the world and talk of the rise of anti-Semitism, there is also fear and intense anxiety. People don’t know what to do. Younger adults, some of whom have strayed from religious practice of any kind, are even more inclined to distance themselves from being and doing Jewish because they feel like it makes them targets. They don’t want to align themselves with a group of people who are hated, and they don’t think it’s a good time to be Jewish. For those who normally do attend High Holy Day services, some have expressed concern about safety, being in a place crowded with Jewish people. I wonder whether attendance

will reflect our need to band together in prayer or the Dragons of Fear that separate us.

hope of one more person committed to keeping Judaism alive and thriving for future generations.

Some of the powerlessness may be a result of not knowing what sort of action to take. Money donated to Israel and care packages for the soldiers are important physical things to do. But what can we do, emotionally, other than worry? To empower ourselves, we can strengthen our commitment to our faith, our bonds to Judaism and to our communities. We must also make an effort to keep our disenchanted youth engaged.

When we were in Israel, we visited the Tzfat Gallery of Mystical Art where we had the pleasure of meeting contemporary Kabbalistic artist, Avraham Loewenthal. He talked about growing up in Michigan, as Robert Loewenthal, a Jewish kid who had no deep connection to Judaism. As a young adult he was introduced to Kabbalah, read a book on Jewish meditation and that changed his life! He never knew that spirituality and meditation were a part of Judaism. He made Aliya, meditated on the vibration of his Hebrew name and is now known as Avraham. Prayer, Jewish Mysticism, and contemporary art are combined in his unique work. We purchased two pieces of his art, Ein Ode Milvado, which translates to, “There Is Nothing But G-d !” and 1,000 Sounds of the Shofar. Avraham states: “On Rosh Hashanah, we blow the shofar 100 sounds during the prayer service. Those sounds are associated with 100 aspects of love within ourselves. Kabbalah also teaches about 10 Sefirot, which are 10 aspects of our inner conscious-

As we search our own souls, perhaps we can find ways to make Judaism enchanting. Too many young adults are bored by religion and experience no desire to practice the ancient rituals. Many are so used to having flashing lights, bells and whistles on everything, that rote teachings from thousands of years ago hold no relevance or appeal. Our parents weren’t concerned about whether or not we felt like practicing Judaism. It was expected of us and we did it. But times are different. Some see Judaism on the list alongside flossing and eating cruciferous vegetables. We must present our ancient teachings in ways that appeal to our youth or we will lose them. The increased popularity of musical and healing services appears to be a step in the right direction. The Enchanted Keys may provide an opening, a sparked connection to the Divine. Mindfulness, Altered Perceptions, Journaling, Sensory Experiences, Reduced Clutter, Humor, Movement, Art, Nature and Meditation may pave some inroads toward creative engagement. Judaism contains so much spirituality, psychology, astrology, and numerology. Whatever angle increases interest offers

ness through which we experience reality.” So the painting represents the 100 sounds of the shofar shining through the 10 Sefirot to reveal 1,000 sounds of the shofar. At the base level, we think only of ourselves and at the Tekia Gedola, we achieve harmony within ourselves, in connection to others and the Divine. We need to ignite the passions of our younger generations in unity with the practice of Judaism so that more people express their sacred gifts like Avraham does through art and his connection to Kabbalah.

Meditation Focus: During Elul, the King is in the Field and accessible to all. What enchanting element can you bring to your practice of Judaism that you wish to sustain in the year ahead? How might you share it to inspire others?

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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Don’t Let a Natural Disaster Turn into a Financial Disaster plan ahead to make sure you are prepared for worst-case senarios By Michael Altman, CPA Special For the AJT

“I

thought it would never happen to me.” It’s a phrase you often hear when stories about natural disasters break in the news. Recent disasters such as Hurricane Sandy, a variety of tornadoes and floods are reminders that disaster can strike at any time. While you can’t stop a natural catastrophe, you can take steps to prevent it from becoming a disaster financially. Think about how people try to protect themselves from unexpected risks every day. They carry homeowner’s insurance to cover costs from damage or potential liability

on their property. The same is true with car insurance. Many people own life insurance, particularly if they have a family to look after. These are prime examples of protecting against unexpected events. Yet people don’t always think to protect themselves from natural disasters. When it comes to threats like hurricanes and tornadoes, the first priority is to make sure your family stays safe. That requires an evacuation or shelter plan to avoid personal harm. Be cognizant of warnings that are posted and respond to them quickly.

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pared for a natural disaster is the failure to purchase flood insurance. Most homeowner’s insurance policies do not cover damage from floods, so those who live in flood-prone areas should purchase flood insurance, which is provided by the U.S. government. Even if you think there’s little risk of flood damage where you live, you may be surprised. For example, if you live near small streams that could rise dramatically in heavy rains, you may face a flood risk. Although floods may not typically be covered by homeowner’s insurance, other types of damage may be. Check your insurance coverage to be certain that the cost of replacing your home is covered by your policy and any exceptions to coverage that are spelled out in the policy.

Other way to prepare Your home and personal property aren’t the only areas of concern. Other issues you should prepare for include:

• Safekeeping of records and financial documents – You need copies of important identification available, everything from driver’s licenses to passports to Social Security cards. You also need to be able to access documents such as insurance policies and financial statements of various savings, checking and investment accounts. Storing some of this information electronically in a remote location (such as through a cloud server) is one solution. Storing hard copies in a location such as a bank safety deposit box is also a good idea. • Creating an emergency fund – When unanticipated events occur, a safety cushion liquid savings can make all the difference for the individuals and families involved. Saving for the unexpected may seem like a drag, but

when a sudden expense arises, you’ll be happy you planned for it. • Protecting your business – If you own a business, it is important to protect physical property, but that’s just the beginning. If your business is forced to close due to damage, you should have business interruption insurance to cover costs of ongoing operations when income is not being generated. • Avoiding scams – It seems that when people are most vulnerable, scam artists go to work trying to obtain personal financial information in the guise of helping victims obtain assistance. Only deal directly with agencies and government entities, and don’t take up offers of support from “middlemen” claiming to look out for your interests. We all hope that we’re never struck by a natural disaster, but the key to avoiding a financial catastrophe is planning ahead to make sure you are prepared for the worst-case scenarios. Given the experiences many people have endured in recent years, it will be time well spent.

Michael Altman, CPA, is a Financial Advisor and Managing Director with Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. in Atlanta, Georgia. He specializes in fee-based financial planning and asset management strategies and has been in practice for 31 years. Contact him at www.altmanandgrubbs.com or 770-645-2977. Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. Member FINRA and SIPC. Some products and services may not be available in all jurisdictions or to all clients. © 2014 Ameriprise Financial, Inc. All rights reserved. File # 954283

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The Mindful Caregiver

Understanding Alzheimer’s Disease WHAT YOU REALLY NEED TO KNOW

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hen you know one person with Alzheimer’s disease, you know one person.” This statement is what most professionals that work with people with Alzheimer’s disease would say. Alzheimer’s disease affects everyone differently. Let me try to explain the defining characteristics of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. Dementia is the umbrella term that refers to the loss of cognitive functioning due to neurological changes in the brain. There are many different types of dementias, including Parkinson’s, frontal temporal dementia and vascular or stroke related dementia. However Alzheimer’s disease, or AD, is the most common form of dementia in the US. AD is a disease of the brain. It affects an estimated 5 million Americans. The disease is more common among people over the age of 80, although it is possible for people in their 40’s and 50’s to get what’s called “early onset” AD. Once diagnosed, people generally live with AD for 8-12 years. There is no known cure, although medications can slow down the progression of the disease. AD affects memory, orientation, mood, judgment/problem solving, language and motor activity. As the disease progresses, activities of daily

living (called ADL’s) are affected, including bathing, dressing, grooming, fixing meals or being able to feed oneself. People with AD can also experience personality changes. For example, a person can become more moody, easily agitated, introverted or seemingly distant. Or the opposite can happen. People may become easy going, less agitated, extroverted, more talkative and social. Some can even develop paranoia or delusions, and falsely accuse those close to them of such things as having an affair or trying to steal all their money. Unfortunately, Alzheimer’s disease is both progressive and irreversible. It also is an insidious disease, often not diagnosed until a person is in the more advanced stages of the disease. Those closest to the person begin to see more obvious symptoms, such as asking the same questions over and over or forgetting how to do routine tasks such as washing their clothes or fixing meals. Unfortunately, in some situations, AD is not suspected until a crisis ensues, such as the person getting lost while driving. First, it is important to dispel that myth that dementia is a “normal” aspect of aging. It is one thing to forget a word, misplace keys or forget where your car is in the parking lot. All of us to some extent have “cognitive overload.” We are a fast moving, multitasking culture under a lot of stress. So how do you know if your loved one might have Alzheimer’s disease?

There are some critical questions to ask: •

Is he asking you the same question over and over, right after you have shared the information?

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Is he unable to track conversations or synthesize the information presented to him?

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Is she not even aware that she is forgetting?

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Is she not able to accomplish tasks she was always able to accomplish, such as paying her bills, being able to operate the remote control or the dishwasher?

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Is there a difference in his personality or behavior?

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Is he isolating himself more, such as; not wanting to join in on family events or other social activities?

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Are you noticing that she becomes easily confused with tasks

of daily living that normally she was easily able to accomplish? If you answered yes to any of these, your loved one might benefit from an assessment by a either a Geriatrician, or Neurologist or Psychiatrist who specialize in Geriatrics. There are some distinguishing symptoms that tend to be the classic signs of AD, and it’s critical to have a thorough diagnostic work-up If you would like more information, check out the website: www.alz. org. Nancy Kriseman is the author of The Mindful Caregiver 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, you can visit her website at www.nancykriseman.com, or her Facebook page, or follow her on twitter @GeriatricMSW.

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Davis 6th Graders Take Civil Rights Personally STUDENTS TURN BACK THE CLOCK TO EXPERIENCE CIVIL RIGHTS MOVEMENT

These Davis Academy 5th graders “tweeted” their wisdom on the need for peace during the Lower School Kabbalat Shabbat service on August 22.

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in Ferguson, Missouri where an African American teenager was shot and killed by police in mid-August. What has changed? That was one of the questions Davis Academy 6th graders considered when they explored the issue of civil rights from a historical perspective and as a current headline story. Thanks to Stein’s thoughtful implementation of this lesson and the wonder of 21st century technology, the Davis students were able to learn about this issue in a very personal way. When the sixth graders walked into their Language Arts classroom, the calendar flipped back more than 50 years to 1963. Randomly, students were sent to the back of the room to remain behind caution tape. There, those students would get a small sense of what it was like to be excluded and devalued. They were not called on, not allowed to move freely around the room and not permitted to speak at all, while the other students enjoyed all the normal privileges. Stein did this with each of her 6th grade classes during the day. Students reacted emotionally to their experience with students saying: “Life isn’t fair, but we should try to make it more fair.” “I was so angry that everyone was not being treated the same!” “We all have red blood on the inside.” “We are all the same.” “The color of our eyes or our hair or our skin shouldn’t matter.” When the calendar returned to 2014, students were also prompted to consider these questions: Do we have enough facts to take a ‘side’ in the Missouri case? And, how do we examine this situation with our lens of righteousness? (One of Davis Academy’s core school values)

At the end of the day, the Davis students had a chance to think about the questions when, gathered in the Middle School Media Center, they connected via Google Hangout with an educator in the Ferguson/ St. Louis area who offered first-hand observations of local perspective and some historical context. The Davis students were able to ask questions about the controversy. Also joining the video conversation was a group of students and their teacher from a Birmingham high school who brought yet more insight to the discussion. Those students commented about the events in Ferguson and explained what some of them are doing in Birmingham, once a ground zero for civil rights, to promote dialog and positive interaction to foster racial harmony in their city. The lesson continued with a discussion of the relationship between the Atlanta Jewish and AfricanAmerican communities, including The Temple bombing, and Rep. John Lewis and (then-American Jewish Committee’s Executive Director) Sherry Frank’s work in the 1980’s. “It was an exhausting but exhilarating day,” said Stein. “I was surprised to see the emotions brought out by these discussions and the classroom experiences in such young students. Being able to connect with the teacher in Missouri and the students in Birmingham really shed some very close up light on these discussions. They truly understand why the Torah says “tzedek, tzedek tirdof.” Or “We must all pursue justice.”

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AJA Allows Students to Direct Their Education MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS TAKE NEW ELECTIVES By Leah Levy

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

“At AJA, we want to transform the school experience for our students into an opportunity to become lifelong learners, and one way that we accomplish this is by offering them variety and choice in what they study,” said Rabbi Pinchos Hecht, AJA’s Head of School. “After all, in the modern world, successful adults need to adapt and learn faster than ever before. They must be able to master new environments, to thrive and to excel.” “So often, education focuses so intensely on covering the Common Core subjects that children have no opportunity to pursue their own interests or explore their own passions,” said Leah Summers, AJA’s Associate Head of Greenfield Early Childhood-Middle School. “It’s very important for our students to feel like they’re taking ownership of their education.” Middle school students chose their top three options by strolling around an Electives Fair. The tables were turned here however; the teachers constructed display boards to explain their subjects, and the students picked their favorites. Results were tallied and students were assigned to a class that was certain to interest them. There truly seems to be something for everybody with options including robotics, yoga and mindfulness, cooking, forensic science, wilderness skills, math art (geometry, fractals, and symmetry), community service (volunteering in a literacy program at a local public school), theater production, and the

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Top: Seventh grade student Aden Dori investigates the possibilities involved in “Make a Difference,” an elective in which students volunteer to read books to children at a local public school. Left: AJA fifth grader Max Schorvitz considers the “Yoga and Mindfulness” elective. Far Left: Franeen Sarif, Director of the Greenfield Middle School of Atlanta Jewish Academy, explains the procedure for choosing an elective.

It’s Not Too Late to Get Help with College Applications creativity and practical skills of entrepreneurship with Rabbi Karp’s thorough knowledge of the Jewish business ethics of the Talmud. Every option incorporates significant interdisciplinary learning. “For example, the cooking class has a MasterChef theme, but it incorporates information about nutrition and focuses on traditional ethnic Jewish cuisines from all over the world,” said Summers. “All our electives are of real academic value; we don’t offer them options that are more appropriate for after-school programs. These are serious classes; they’re just not part of the standard curriculum.” Students who didn’t get their first choices will have another opportunity during second semester, when the procedure will be repeated and the placements reshuffled.

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tlanta Jewish Academy’s Greenfield Middle School is continuing last year’s wildly popular electives program, and students in grades five through eight are reveling in their freedom to choose from twelve new educational options.

“I’m so excited to be doing Digital Photography,” said Shayna Shapiro, a sixth grader. “Mrs. Lefkoff showed us the amazing things we can do with images on a computer, and I can’t wait to get started.”

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Building Their Future The Epstein School Completes Phase One of School Transformation.

ast week, The Epstein School celebrated the completion of the first phase of renovations resulting from the 5.6 million dollar Building Our Future Capital Campaign.

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The changes include a brand new, restaurant-quality kosher kitchen and cafeteria, major overhauls of the Orkin Education Building (where the Preschool and Elementary Schools are housed) and the Halpern Family Building (where the Middle School is housed), combined with a state-of-the-art renovation of the Goldstein Media Center and the Cavalier Bet Tefilah. These changes will further the schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s continued efforts toward more effectively integrating Blended Learning.

TOP - New Exterior of the Orkin Education Building which houses the Elementary School and Preschool. MIDDLE and BOTTOM - New Cafeteria

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y child was previously attending a school that required uniforms but will now be attending a school where she needs to wear her own clothes every day. I am nervous about how much this is going to cost me and about constantly having to buy her clothes, especially when she is still at a stage of outgrowing things so quickly. Any recommendations on the best places to shop? Sincerely, New To Public School Dear New to Public School, Dressing for school can be as expensive or inexpensive as you make it. My first suggestion is not to rule out consignment stores. There are a lot of higher-end ones around Atlanta, including Lady Bugs and Lizards (Roswell), Rhubarb and Custard (Buckhead), and Sweet Repeats Atlanta (Buckhead). You can find great styles of very gently used (sometimes not even worn) clothing at these stores at very good prices. If consignment stores are not your thing, another route is just shopping sales. Most stores these days have great sales if you know when to go -- the issue is that you need to either find out when the sales are going on or, if you know you enjoy a particular store for your daughter, get onto that store’s list and they will call to alert you when a sale is happening. You can also find great deals throughout the seasons at Bloomingdale’s, Gap, Justice and Nordstroms, as well as many other popular chains and department stores. Sometimes you can even find sale items for under $10 if you are willing to spend the time and really dig. Shopping online is another option, especially with children’s clothes since the fit is usually not as particular as it is with adults. If you are unsure of your daughter’s exact sizes, one approach is to take her to the mall and have her try on a few items to see what size she currently wears and then, when the clothes are on sale, order them online (you can even order the same clothes in multiple sizes!) Note that clothing that starts coming in to stores at the end of July will typically be on sale by late-September or early-October.

Good luck with the new school! Nicole Dear Nicole, I am typically not a big shopper but am starting to get the itch

to buy a few new items for the fall. I am clueless as to what is in style. Can you please advise me so that I can better choose some new stylish pieces? Sincerely, Clueless

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Dear Clueless, There are some great looks for this fall. Keep in mind that just because something is in style doesn’t mean it will look good on you. Always makes sure that clothing truly fits you right before you just buy it. For example, wide leg pants are coming back into fashion right now after a long trend with “skinny” pants -but this does not mean they look good on everyone. Try some on and check it out! I have noticed a couple of cute pairs at Bloomingdale’s and Zara. Knits are also really big this season. Both the Vince and Theory brands have some really nice knit pieces. The A-Line dress is hot as well. Check out Ann Taylor to see, form fitting A-Line dresses. Western is another trend. Additionally, you will see a lot of purples, reds and blues, as well as misted yellow and cypress all over the malls this season. Good luck building up your wardrobe. Keep in mind that in the fall, some retailers like Bloomingdale’s, Anthropologie and Banana Republic hold their semi-annual “Friends and Family” sale, which allows you to really save on fall fashion that is trendy but affordable! Nicole Have a fashion question of any kind? Send Nicole your question at nicole@ nicoleborsuk.com, or for more info about Nicole, visit www. nicoleborsuk. com. “Chai Fashion With Nicole” will be published in the Atlanta Jewish Times.

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Native Guard Premiering at Alliance Theatre September 2014 DON’T MISS THIS NEW MUSICAL SPECIAL FOR THE AJT

he Alliance Theatre is pleased to announce the world premiere of NATIVE GUARD. Winner of the 2007 Pulitzer Prize for Poetry, 19th U.S. Poet Laureate Natasha Trethewey’s NATIVE GUARD will be brought to the stage with actors, music, imagery, and visual art in a complete theatrical staging. NATIVE GUARD will open the Hertz Stage season at the Alliance Theatre September 26 – October 19, 2014. NATIVE GUARD juxtaposes the deeply personal experiences of Trethewey, a child of a then-illegal marriage between her black mother and white father living in 1960s Mississippi, with the experience of a soldier in the NATIVE GUARD, the first African-American Union troop in the Civil War, who was charged with guarding white Confederate captives. Years after her mother’s tragic death, Trethewey reclaims her memory, just as she reclaims the voices of the black soldiers whose service has been all but forgotten. “NATIVE GUARD is nothing less than memory made real, visceral and breathtakingly present,” said Susan V. Booth, Director and Alliance Theatre’s Jennings Hertz Artistic Director. “At its best, theatre leaves us bigger, better and fuller than we were when we stepped across its threshold; Natasha Trethewey’s poetry does that in ways that reach straight into the reader’s DNA. What we’re aiming to do is not bend her poetry to our art form, but to bend our art form to best serve her poetry.” The Alliance’s world premiere of NATIVE GUARD blends various art forms to fully engage audiences – from a visual installation instead of a set to performance elements that allow the audience to interact and tell their own stories. NATIVE GUARD intends to expand the traditional definition of theatre while exploring themes of history, identity, memory, and loss.

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GUARD audience members will be invited to participate in a discussion about the play they have just experienced, giving voice to their thoughts in the same space that just inspired them. Audience members will en-

ter into a dialogue with people, who just an hour ago, were strangers until they sat together in a theatre. Each night will be hosted by a different community leader. Each leader will begin by sharing his or her own thoughts on the work before inviting others into open discussion. Hosts include Lois Reitzes (Radio Personality, WABE), Camille Love (Executive Director, Office of Cultural Affairs), Carlton Mackey (Chair, Emory Ethics and Arts Program), and more. Act II also includes a complimentary wine, beer, or other beverage of your choice. NATIVE GUARD will feature actors Thomas Neal Antwon Ghant (Alliance: A Christmas Carol) as Man and January LaVoy (Alliance: What I Learned in Paris) as Woman. Original music will be provided by vocalist Nicole Banks Long (Alliance: Jesus Christ Superstar Gospel) and composer Tyrone Jackson. The Alliance’s production of NATIVE GUARD is part of the National Civil War Project, an initiative between theatres and universities across the country to create new theatrical works commemorating the 150th anniversary of the American Civil War. NATIVE GUARD was developed with support from the Playwriting Center of Theater Emory at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia. For tickets and more information on the world premiere production, visit alliancetheatre.org/nativeguard or call 404.733.5000.

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Sarah Silverman wins an Emmy, Thanks Her Jews

omedian Sarah Silverman won an Emmy last week and found time to include a well placed Jewish joke in her acceptance speech. After winning for Best Writing on a Variety Show for her HBO special, Silverman thanked her agents, saying, “Thank you to my Jews at CAA.” The HBO comedy special, “Sarah Silverman: We are Miracles”, was filmed in Los Angeles in May. Other Jewish winners at the Emmys included Julianna Margulies, who won for her role as Alica Florrick on “The Good Wife” and writer Larry Kramer, who penned the play on which HBO’s “The Normal Heart” was based on. The HBO production won an Emmy for Outstanding TV Movie and Margulies was awarded the Emmy for Outstanding lead actress.

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Seth Rogen Stands up for Alzheimer’s

ntertaining audiences to raise awareness for Alzheimer’s is a tough task. Just ask funnyman Seth Rogen, whose event at Montreal’s Just for Laughs festival aired Sunday on the Comedy Network. Rogen and his Hilarity for Charity organization have been raising Alzheimer’s awareness for two years. But how do they convey the gravity of the disease while also entertaining audiences? Seth’s wife Lauren Miller Rogen says it’s a tight balancing act. “It’s a really delicate balance between the brutal reality of Alzheimer’s and what you have to do to keep people excited and involved.” Said Rogen. Hilarity for Charity has taken a unique approach to fighting Alzheimer’s. Since 2013, they have entertained and educated a new generation of Alzheimer’s advocates while raising nearly $1 Million to fight the disease. Performers connected with HFC have included Paul Rudd, Bruno Mars, The Backstreet Boys and Samuel L Jackson. Find out more about Hilarity for Charity at: www.hilarityforcharity.org/

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Second Serve Charity

Caroline Schneider’s

aroline Schneider, a 12 year old 7th grader at The Galloway School, designed a community service project for her Bat Mitzvah that she named Second Serve. During the month of May 2014, she collected gently used tennis clothing, racquets and bags, as well as new equipment such as hats, shoes, and water jugs to support the Chattahoochee Foundation here in Atlanta.

By placing donation bins at various tennis facilities across Atlanta and promoting her project with over 500 students at the academy, she was able to collect 94 tennis racquets which were re-strung and re-gripped with the help of her coach, David Stolle, and the other pros at Universal Tennis Academy. These racquets were used for tennis programming at Camp Best Friends, a summer-camp that services inner-city Atlanta children. In addition to $270 in cash donations, the Second Serve project also collected a wide variety of other tennis donations totaling an additional 350 items. Caroline was able to distribute the clothing and other items at Camp Best Friends to over 200 campers. Thank you to everyone who donated items to this cause and to our sponsors, Wilson,

Your Serve Tennis and Play It Again Sports. Over the past five years, Caroline has been very fortunate to learn from the amazing coaches behind the Chattahoochee Foundation. She is building physical strength, growing her mind, making great friendships, and feeling very confident that she is capable of doing well at a sport. Tennis is big part of her life. She wanted to give back to her community and to people, like her, who need support. Caroline feels good helping others find the same joy and confidence she has found in the sport of tennis. Caroline’s efforts are not over, she will be continuing to accept donations for Second Serve through the weekend of her Bat Mitzvah in October. Read more about the amazing efforts of the foundation and find out how to donate at http:// www.chattahoocheefoundation.org/events/second-serve-service-project/. Contact Caroline at secondserve2014@gmail.com.

Woodward Academy Fourth Grader Wins Gold Medal

FIRST TIME’S A CHARM FOR ELLA GREENBAUM Ella Greenbaum, a fourth grade student at Woodward Academy, recently won a gold medal for saber fencing for the USA girls fencing team at the Pan American Youth Games in Aruba. Amazingly, this was Ella’s first international competition.

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Jewish Interest Free Loan of Atlanta Announces First Staff Hire

ewish Interest Free Loan of Atlanta, www.jifla. org, announced last week that Karolyn Benger has joined the nonprofit organization as Office Manager, a professional staff position. Ms. Benger was chosen from a highly qualified group of applicants and brings a high level of skills to the position. “We are thrilled that Ms. Benger is joining JIFLA,” said Board President Morton Barr. “She brings a wealth of knowledge and skills that will complement our all volunteer Board of Directors and Loan Committee.” Benger’s responsibilities include processing loan applications and interacting directly with borrowers, volunteers and donors. She will also be responsible for managing overall communications and marketing. “I look forward to working with JIFLA’s president and the rest of the JIFLA Board and interacting with volunteers and donors. To work with such a worthy organization that provides interest-free loans to members of the Jewish Community will be so rewarding,” said Benger. Benger moved to Atlanta to attend graduate school at Emory University, where she studied political science. She worked as an adjunct professor at Georgia Tech and Emerson College as well being a Dean’s Teaching Fellow at Emory University. Her true passion is making a difference in people’s lives and community. The position of JIFLA’s office manager was made possible by the generous support of the Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta and sustained by a generous grant from the Ron and Lisa Brill Charitable Trust. About JIFLA: Jewish Interest Free Loan of Atlanta, a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization, provides interest-free loans to members of the Jewish Community in greater Atlanta and surrounding communities. For more information, contact JIFLA at 404.410.6886 or freeloan@jifla.org.

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eri Greenwald is a grateful person because each day she gets to combine her love of helping people with her passion for real estate and her enthusiasm for life. This past year, Keri joined the Eydie Koonin Group at Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby’s International Realty’s Buckhead office. As a REALTOR® , Keri brings expertise, professionalism and energy into her work.

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As part of the Eydie Koonin Group, Keri and her teammates work together to offer an extraordinary real estate experience. Keri learned the real estate business growing up in a “real estate” family in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Her mother was a luxury homebuilder and a residential agent, while her grandfather ran a large apartment development and management company. Keri followed their footsteps in 2000 by selling apartment buildings and then developing condominium conversions. Today, Keri is an active community leader at AIPAC, Temple Sinai, The Epstein School and the Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta. She was recently honored by The Jewish Times in the 40 Under 40 edition for leadership in real estate and in the community.

Rabbi Adam Starr Elected to Executive Committee of RCA

abbi Adam Starr of Young Israel Toco Hills was elected last week, to serve on the RCA Executive Committee. Rabbi Starr will serve a three year term with the Rabbinical Council of America and will assist in growing the organization and helping to maintain rabbinic tradition in the United States. Originally from Maryland, the Rabbi has been the spiritual leader of Young Israel since 2008 and is currently the President of the Atlanta Rabbinical Organization. As a well known leader in the Modern Orthodox community, Rabbi Starr has connected with many Jewish leaders in the United States through his tenure. “For the past 6 years, we have been blessed to have the spiritual and communal leadership of Rabbi Adam Starr.” The Young Israel Board of Directors said in a statement last week, “Throughout these years, Rabbi Starr has made a tremendously positive impact on our Kehilla, the Toco Hills neighborhood, and the greater Atlanta Jewish community. Mazel Tov and Kol Hakavod!! We are incredibly proud and honored to have Rabbi Starr as our leader.” The Rabbinical Council of America was established in 1935 to “Advance the cause and voice of Torah and the rabbinic tradition by promoting the welfare, interests, and professionalism of Orthodox rabbis around the world.” For more information on the Rabbinical Council of America visit www. rabbis.org

Atlanta Attorney Drew Findling New Secretary of Nation’s Criminal Defense Bar

tlanta Attorney Drew Findling was sworn in as Secretary of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL) at the Association’s 57th annual meeting in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on August 2. Findling’s practice, focuses exclusively on federal and state criminal defense and he tries cases ranging from matters involving complex white collar crimes to serious violent felonies. Findling spent the first three years of his career as a Fulton County, Georgia public defender. As a public defender, he was at the forefront of developing the Battered Woman Syndrome defense. Nationally, Findling was the first attorney to successfully employ that defense based exclusively on verbal abuse. For his efforts, the Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers awarded him their Indigent Defense Award. In recent years he has successfully represented a string of well known clients including Dennis Rodman, Shaquille O’Neal, Grammy Award Nominee Faith Evans, actor/comedian Mike Epps, rap superstar Gucci Mane, Morris Brown College President Dolores Cross, and Fulton County Sheriff Jackie Barrett. Most recently, in the highly publicized public corruption jury trial of Clayton County, Georgia Sheriff Victor Hill, Findling secured an acquittal of all charges in the 37 count indictment. For his effort on behalf of Sheriff Hill,

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Findling received the NAACP’s Civil and Human Rights Award and an commendation by the Legislative Black Caucus of Georgia. He has been named as one of Georgia’s Legal Elite in Georgia Trend Magazine, Atlanta Journal Constitution’s Top Lawyers in Georgia and as a Georgia “Super Lawyer” by Atlanta Magazine. He was the co-author for the DOJ Research Report, Crime Scene Investigation, a Guide for Law Enforcement. Findling is an NACDL Life Member, who joined the Association 1988 and has served multiple terms on the Board of Directors. His commitment to NACDL includes service as chair of the Forensic Sciences Committee, chair of the Membership Committee, and as co-chair of the Discovery Reform Committee. Findling is a 1981 graduate of Oglethorpe University and a 1984 graduate of the Emory University School of Law. He is married with three children. They are long time members of Temple Emanu-El.

Wedding Announcement

Deitch Ellis

endy and Gilbert Deitch of Sandy Springs and Susan and Earl Wasserman of Atlanta are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Samantha Danielle Deitch to Benjamin Aaron Ellis, son of Mr. and Mrs. David Oppenheim of Sandy Springs (formerly of Glenview, Illinois). Samantha is the granddaughter of Norma Chase Cantor of Hallandale, Florida, the late Norman Chase of Brattleboro, Vermont and the late Mr. & Mrs. A. B. Deitch of Chattanooga, Tennessee. Benjamin is the grandson of the late Mr. and Mrs. Leon Levinthal of Northbrook, Illinois.

B’nai Mitzvah

Hartz Family Celebrates B’nai Mitzvah

n August 23, 2014, Melinda and Ethan Hartz, 8th and 9th graders at The Galloway School, became Bat and Bar Mitzvah at Temple Sinai. They honored their simcha with a donation to Canine Cell Mates, which pairs rescued dogs with inmate trainers from the Fulton County Jail. Ethan and Melinda are the grandchildren of Ellen and Raphael Levine of Atlanta, Ruth Hartz of Jenkintown, PA, and Harry Hartz of blessed memory. Parents, Jennifer and Eric Hartz, and older sisters Jessica and Samantha, are filled with love and joy for this B’nai Mitzvah.

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Samantha is a graduate from the University of Arizona where she received a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and was a member of Alpha Epsilon Phi sorority. She owns and operates TASTE by Sam catering. Benjamin is a graduate from Indiana University where he received a Bachelor of Arts in Business from The Kelley School of Business. He is employed at Carter’s, Inc. as Allocations Manager.

A February 2015 wedding is planned in Atlanta.

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Being Isolated and Connected All at Once THE WEIRD FEELING OF BEING “ALONE” TO STUDY IN ISRAEL

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o those readers who follow this article consistently, I want to apologize for my recent absence. See, about three weeks ago I landed at Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv. I could just say I’ve been busy—I did have to find an apartment, move in, learn my way around, and go to my internship everyday—but it’s not only that. My disappearance has really been more due to this state of mind I’ve been trapped in that can really only be described as weird. It all started at JFK the day I was leaving. I’d already kissed my dad, brother, and grandparents good-bye. All that was left was saying good-bye to my mom. I didn’t think it would be too hard, well, for me at least. The way I saw it, saying good-bye for 4 months was just saying good-bye for 4 months, regardless of whether I was on my way to St. Louis for school, or Israel for study abroad. I was wrong. I kissed my mom good-bye, I waved good-bye, I went through security, and I waved good-bye again. Then, we lost sight of each other. And that was it. I immediately became aware of how alone I was. I had about two hours to kill before my flight, and even after boarding, it would still be another eleven hours before I came across someone I knew. But still I was excited, and I think it was the struggle between my excitement, loneliness, and anxiety that first produced this initial feeling of weird. I called my dad, and I tried to muster up a purely enthusiastic voice, “Well, I made it through security!” I laughed as I spoke, trying to keep the golf ball in my throat from turning into actual tears. “It’s all just very… weird,” I told him, “I went through security and now I’m about to go get a snack. And normally I would just get peanut M&M’s without even thinking, but am I gonna be able to have things like Cheetos in Israel? Should I get those? I don’t know. I just feel weird.” I think it was when I first got to the gate that I started to finally understand this new emotion, or combination of emotions. I was over two hours

early, so I wasn’t surprised to find the seating area out front of our gate to be empty. If I remember correctly, there were two Hassidic men, an Orthodox mother and son, and two very average, very large Hebrew-speaking women. And for a reason I can’t explain, I found that to be comforting. But also, for a reason that shouldn’t need explaining, I felt very isolated. I took a seat in the corner and pulled out my laptop to watch Gilmore Girls. The area slowly filled in, and I was pleasantly surprised by the number of other kids my age who seemed to be flying alone. Then, they opened their mouths—fluent Hebrew. They were all Israelis. I continued to fidget around on my computer, secretly eavesdropping, trying to get an idea of whether I could actually do it—had my years of Hebrew classes prepared me for 5 months of being surrounded by Hebrew speakers? The answer: ‫ה ּכָכ‬ ָ ‫ה ּכָכ‬ ָ (so-so). I called my parents again, and when I hung up, something great happened. The Israeli boy sitting across from me looked up and said, with a very thick accent, “Are your parents nervous?” We started talking. He asked why I was going to Israel, and if I’d been before. Then, he looked at me and very plainly asked, “are you Jewish?” I smiled and nodded a sort of of course, and he gestured back a sort of well there you have it. I think it’s safe to say that most Jews have had somewhat of a similar experience. You’re talking to someone you barely know, or maybe don’t even know at all. And then one of you, for whatever reason, asks the question: so are you Jewish? And all of a sudden it’s like you’ve known the person for years. You understand them in a new light, and you instantly feel connected to them. This feeling of weird, the reason I’ve been in a sort of daze ever since I arrived here, is a strange combination of isolation and connectedness. The truth is that everything is different here. 23 year olds are just starting college, weeks run from Sunday to Thursday (so Tuesday is hump day), and there’s no such thing as filtered coffee. Even something as simple as grocery shopping has become an hour-long en-

deavor, because I can no longer rely on familiar packaging and brand names. So that’s the isolation. The connectedness is something that took me time to understand, and to feel. It’s much stronger than the isolation, but also much harder to explain. It’s the fact that on Friday, everyone on the street tells you Shabbat Shalom and that most McDonalds’ here don’t serve cheeseburgers. It’s the fact that when someone asks me, “so why’d you choose to study here, in Israel,” then catch themselves and say, “are you Jewish?” When I say yes, they understand immediately. No more questions, just friendly conversation (and a lot of broken Hebrew). Now that I’ve begun to feel a part of this community, I can promise that you’ll be hearing from me more consistently. But stay tuned. I think the nature of this article is about to go under a bit of a transformation as I travel around Israel and explore exciting places that I just won’t be able to keep to myself! Shabbat Shalom from Israel! Rachel LaVictoire (rlavictoire@wustl. edu) is a graduate of the Davis Academy and Westminster High School, recipient of the prestigious Nemerov Writing and Thomas H. Elliott Merit scholarships at Washington University of St. Louis and an active member of Temple Emanu-El and the Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta. She was recently named to the board of St. Louis Hillel.

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SAT., Sept 6/SAT., Sept13 Georgia Boy Choir holding auditions September 6 and 13. Auditions for the Choir are for Apprentice, Training and Intermediate Choirs. The Georgia Boy Choir is seeking boys in Kindergarten up to 4th Grade. The Choir has opportunities for boys at all levels to sing so those with little to no musical experience are encouraged to audition. Auditions will be held at Peachtree Road United Methodist Church on 3180 Peachtree Road in Buckhead. Parents interested in auditioning their sons for the Choir can visit http://www.georgiaboychoir. org/auditions to submit an application or by calling 404-402-4083.

SUN., Sept 7 Mother Son Challenge Day at MJCCA. Mothers, bring your sons to the MJCCA for an action-packed afternoon! Challenge Day events include climbing on our mobile rock wall, activities on our low ropes course, games, and more. Snacks will be provided and prizes will be awarded. Sunday, September 7, 1:00-4:00 pm at the MJCCA (5342 Tilly Mill Road, Dunwoody). Cost for Families: (MJCCA Member): $30.00 (Community): $42.00 Touch A Truck Family Festival to Benefit Heart Health. Greater Atlanta Hadassah’s Touch A Truck Family Festival to Benefit Heart Health takes place Sunday, September 7 at Centennial High School (9310 Scott Road, Roswell, GA 30076). This family-friendly festival provides a hands-on experience for children to learn about vehicles that serve the public in their communities. Gates open at 11:00 a.m. for children with special needs and sensitive ears for a one-hour Siren-Free Zone (no horns, sirens, or lights). General admission follows from 12:00 noon to 5:00 p.m. Kosher food will be available for purchase. For more information, visit www.hadassah.org/touchatruck.

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IDF “Red Beret” Veteran Sassy Reuven to speak at Intown Jewish Academy. On Thursday evening, September 11, the Intown Jewish Academy will host Sassy Reuven, a veteran of the Israel Defense Special Operation Forces. Sassy participated in several covert operations in Israel’s struggle against terrorism including the famed “Operation Entebbe” to rescue Jewish hostages held in Uganda. The event will be held at 7:30 pm at the

Intown Jewish Academy, located at 928 Ponce de Leon Avenue, Atlanta. Tickets are $12 in advance and $18 at the door. The evening opens with a dessert reception. To purchase tickets or for more information visit www.intownjewishacademy.org or call (404) 898-0434.

SUN., SEPT. 14 South Region Volunteers for Israel Picnic. Learn more about the South Region Volunteers for Israel by Joining the organization’s past, present and future volunteers on Sunday, Sept. 14 at 1 p.m. at 2276 Fair Oaks Road in Decatur. Enjoy tasty food while finding out more about this great organization. For more info, contact Barbara Ribner, barbribner@ att.net or call (404) 825-4730. Academy Senior Ensemble at Carlton Senior Living. Please join the residents and associates at the Carlton Senior Living on 690 Mt. Vernon Road for a performance of the Academy Theatre and the Academy Senior Ensemble on Sunday September 14 at 7 pm. RSVP by Tuesday September 2 to rfarrow@insigniaseniorliving.com by Wednesday September 10. (No charge) Art Talk: Marc Chagall’s Colorful World. Joan Jacobs, President of Art Talk, Inc., and world renowned lecturer will take you on a journey through the world of Marc Chagall and his visionary art. Exclusively at The Breman. Cost: $25 Members/ $36 Non-Members.

MON., Sept. 15 Drake House Fashion Show. Join the women of Temple Kehillat Chaim’s Sisterhood on Mon., Sept. 15 at 6:30 p.m. at Temple Kehillat Chaim for the Drake House Fashion Show. The show will feature clothing from The Drake Closet, a resale boutique that benefits the Drake House. Sales from the Drake Closet will help provide short-term crisis housing, education and empowerment programs for homeless mothers and their children in North Fulton County. For more, contact Shelley Miller, office@ kehillatchaim.org or call (770) 6418630.

DragonCon 2014

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s most comic book characters and companies were originally created by Jews: (e.g. Stanley Martin Lieber p/k/a Stan Lee, Jacob Kurtzberg p/k/a Jack Kirby, Robert Kahn p/k/a Bob Kane, Joel Simon, etc.) Some superheroes are outwardly Jewish (e.g. Holocaust survivor Magneto and Kitty Pride,) and some have Jewish names and characteristics (e.g. Superman f/k/a Kal-El, Hebrew for “Voice of G-d”) and many of the most famous scientists and T.V./movie executives and producers are Jewish, the AJT continued its coverage this year of the annual DragonCon event. This year was bigger and better. More than 62,000 people attended the four and one-half day conference this Labor Day weekend. All of the major downtown hotels were packed with seminars, shows, meet & greets, celebrities and vendors. It has been said before, the greatest aspect of Dragon Con is the people; not the sometimes “freakish” or “geekish” costumes, but the actual people. They were all eager to pose for pictures, very courteous, loved to strike up conversations, and were by and large very well read and intelligent, many of whom had advanced degrees in physics, chemistry, history and literature. Even after drinking began in the evenings, the crowds were never violent or obnoxious. Another Jewish reason why people should take note of DragonCon is the charitable work done during the conference. Approximately 6,000 units of blood were donated at the event. According to LifeSouth Community Blood Centers, DragonCon is always the number one event for them in blood donations. Also, DragonCon raised well in excess of $100,000 (and still counting as of the writing of this story) for this year’s charity, Atlanta Community Food Bank.

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Charlotte Clein

Joan Phyllis Weiner passed away on August 15, 2014 following a catastrophic accident. Born on September 19, 1939 in New York to Milton and Esther Kalina, Joan was predeceased by her parents and her brothers, Michael and Victor Kalina. She was educated at Columbia University Presbyterian Nursing School as a Registered Nurse with a BioPsychology major and became a psychiatric nurse in the New York prison system. She later trained in the LaMaze Technique under Elizabeth Bing in New York and became a specialist in Childbirth Education. Joan and her family moved to Atlanta in 1973 where she became Director of LaMaze Education for the Southeast Region for the next seventeen years. For close to thirty years, she, with her partner Susan Schwartz, was a consultant for summer programs for children aged 6 – 22. She was a member of Temple Sinai where she was active in many committees, including the Rosh Hodesh Group. She sought opportunities to be of service in the wider community, and for the past four years she volunteered at the Ben Massell Dental Clinic. She is survived by her husband of 49 years, Irving Weiner, her daughters, Lyla and Rabbi Jennifer, her son-in-law, Jeffrey Sachs and her two grandsons, Aaron and Micah Sachs. Burial was held on August 18 in New York at Beth David Cemetery and a celebration of life service was held on August 25 at Temple Sinai in Atlanta. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother and will be missed deeply by her family and many friends. Donations may be made in her memory to Temple Sinai Sisterhood/Neshamot or to the Ben Massell Dental Clinic of the Jewish Family and Career Services.

Charlotte Clein, 97, of Atlanta, died peacefully Monday, August 25, 2014. The youngest of three girls, she was born in Chicago, IL to Samuel and Hannah Bistroff, both of blessed memory, on February 8, 1917. She married Solomon Clein, of blessed memory, in 1937 and moved to Atlanta, where she’s been ever since. Charlotte loved playing mahjongg and canasta, and traveling with her beloved Sol. Later in life she moved to the Renaissance and enjoyed playing bingo. She is survived by her children, Fred (Elaine) Clein, and Carolyn (Shelly) Harrison; grandchildren: Gary, Lori, and Eric (Carrin) Harrison; and great-grandson, Dylan. An online guestbook is available at www.edressler.com. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Weinstein Hospice, 3150 Howell Mill Rd. NW, Atlanta, GA 30327, www.weinsteinhospice.com, or to the charity of your choice. Graveside service was held Tuesday, August 26, 2014 at Greenwood Cemetery, with Rabbi Laurence Rosenthal officiating. Arrangements by Dressler’s Jewish Funeral Care, 770-451-4999.

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David Slosberg passed away on Sunday morning, August 31, 2014. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 51 years, Myrna Hofferman Slosberg, of blessed memory. David will always be remembered for his kind and generous heart, his fierce loyalty and his quiet sense of humor. A man of a few words, he was loved by his long-time friends and all of his loving family. David was a Chemical Engineer, who relocated his family from Philadelphia to Atlanta in 1969. He was an avid supporter of the community and a part of the Temple Sinai community. David graduated from Bucknell University after serving in the U.S. Marine Corps in WWII. He married the love of his life, Myrna Hofferman Slosberg in March 1956. Survivors include his daughter, Amy Seidner, Atlanta, GA; daughter and son-in-law, Suzy and Brian Giller, Miami Shores, FL; son and daughter-in-law, Robert and Tracie Slosberg, Atlanta, GA; nephew, Mike and Janet Slosberg, NY, NY; nephew, Dr. Ronald and Ebbie Sandberg, Knoxville, TN, brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Edward and Sheila Hofferman, Philadelphia, PA; grandchildren: Meghan and Nicole Seidner, Stephanie and Bryan Jacobs, and Michael Slosberg. Sign online guest book at www.edressler.com. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Temple Sinai, 5645 Dupree Drive, Sandy Springs, GA 30327. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, September 3, 2014 at 11:00 am at Temple Sinai, Rabbi Ron Segal officiating. Interment following at Arlington

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

Sara Florence Dayan 85, Atlanta

Sara Florence Dayan, 85 passed away on August 31, 2014 at home from heart failure. Florence, as she was known was born in Meridian, Mississippi on September 8, 1928 and was the third eldest of five children to Meyer and Dora Shonson. The Shonson family moved to Atlanta while Florence was a child and Atlanta became her home. She graduated from Girls High in 1944. She was married to Joseph Dayan in 1949, the marriage lasting until his death in 1998. They were both early supporters of the civil rights movement and were friends of the King family. She attended John Marshall Law School and for many years she acted as a real estate agent with Northside Realty. For many years she owned and operated along with her sister Yetta Danneman a department store named Carters. In later years she worked with Joseph as a buyer and merchandiser for their retail business Dayan’s Children’s Shops. She was a life member of Hadassah, B’nai Brith, and active in the sisterhood of the Ahavath Achim Synogogue for many years. She was also a member of Brandeis University National Women’s Committee and many other civic organizations. She was a longstanding member of the Progressive Club and The Standard Club of which she had been a member since 1949. Survivors include her three sons: Jonathan, Bradford, and Scott; her daughter in law Lynn Dayan and one grandchild Aria along with her two sisters Joann and Ronald Schwarz and Mildred Pizitz. She is survived by many nieces and nephews and their children. Her interests included collecting art, playing golf and regular gatherings with the Goodtime Girls and, above all time spent in the company of her family who all loved her. She will be greatly missed and will live on in the memories of her children and all those who loved her. Sign online guest book at www.edressler. com. In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made to the Ahavath Achim Synogogue, The William Breman Jewish Home and The High Museum of Art. A graveside service will be held Wednesday, September 3, 2014 at 11:00 am at Arlington Memorial Park. Arrangements by Dressler’s Jewish Funeral Care, Atlanta (770) 451-4999.

before coming to the United States in 1948. Prior to his move to Atlanta in 1988, he resided in New York and New Jersey. David was videotaped by Steven Spielberg’s Shoah Foundation, which is archived at the National Holocaust Museum in DC. He was a green thumb, who enjoyed world history, politics, reading, and learning about investments. David maintained a rigorous exercise regimen until just a few months prior to his death. He will be remembered and sorely missed, particularly for his Ashkenazic Haggadah stories at Seders. David is preceded in death by his first wife, Laraine “Luba” Niren; his second wife, Selma Fauer; his brother, Maurice Niren; and his sister, Cella Nirenberska. He is survived by his daughter, Eileen Niren (Philip Hayet); sons, Larry and Neil Niren (Carol); grandchildren: Jason and Risa Hayet, and Danielle, Lani, Ally, Leslie and Lisa Niren; step-children, Chuck Fauer (Beth) and Laurey Patten (Bob); and step-grandchildren, Adam and Ben Fauer. An online guestbook is available at www.edressler.com. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the US Holocaust Memorial Museum, www.ushmm.org. Graveside service will be held 10:00 AM Tuesday, August 26, 2014 at Arlington Memorial Park in Sandy Springs, with Cantor Donna Faye Marcus officiating. Arrangements by Dressler’s Jewish Funeral Care, 770-451-4999.

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JEWISH PUZZLER by David Benkof

Across 1. Lyricist Fred who wrote for Minnelli and Rivera 4. Baruch She’___ (early morning prayer) 8. Labor Zionist and journalist Katznelson 12. “I agree!” 13. In Turkmenistan he’s baba, but his wife was baba on the Lower East Side 14. Psychologist Fromm who asked, “If I am what I have, and I lose what I have, then who am I?” 16. Comedienne Rudner who called men “portable heaters that snore” 17. Band with three Israeli-American sisters (“The Wire,” “Forever”) 18. ___ House (Jerusalem museum for the eponymous artist’s work) 19. Horace Kallen’s black friend Locke 21. Start of Rosh Hashana? 23. African country where Arabic is spoken 24. Dov ___ of Mezritch (famous maggid) 25. Wallach and Broad 27. “To Pray ___ Jew” (Hayim H. Donin book) 29. “Glengarry Glen Ross” Tony winner Schreiber 30. Monologuist Hoffman (“Too Jewish?) 31. Org. many Dublin Jews supported after World War I 34. Belonging to the Jewish angel of illumination 37. Zech. alternative 38. What a gonif does 39. ABC’s “The Goldbergs,” for example 40. With 48-Across, moniker for Joseph Ber Soloveitchik 41. Kind of show hosted by Monty Hall or Ben Stein 42. Jacob K. Javits, once 43. When Jews sometimes mark Rosh Chodesh two months in a row 45. Bart of “Oliver!” fame 47. Nickname for Jerry Lewis’s mother Rachel 48. See 40-Across

49. Sophie Okonedo won one in 2014 for “A Raisin in the Sun” 50. Article written by Hannah Arendt? 51. Actor Paul who onced DJed for bar mitzvahs 52. Scholar Ruth or Paul 55. Restaurant to nosh at 58. Former Negev location of the educational institute of the World Union of Jewish Students 60. Author Jonathan (“A Time to Every Purpose: Letters to a Young Jew”) 62. First-century Hellenistic Jewish philosopher 64. Something to count on? 66. CCJO ___ Cassin (British charity) 67. English version of the Hebrew name Shoshana 68. Baron of the massive “Social and Religious History of the Jews” 69. Basketball star Shaquille O’___ who speaks a little Hebrew 70. Tu B’shvat treat 71. Kind of country some FSU olim came from 72. Beatle wife who said she would have made love to Hitler Down 1. Father of sociology Durkheim 2. Youth group founded in Riga 3. ___ Jeshurun (NYC synagogue since 1825) 4. “Country of ___: A Jewish Doctor in Poland” 5. Mincha alternative 6. “___ Irish Rose” (intermarriage comedy of 1922) 7. Battering ___ (method for breaching Masada’s walls) 8. Make Sheldon Adelson happy in Las Vegas 9. “Weekly Jewish Wisdom” columnist Brown for the Washington Post 10. Mark Zuckerberg, notably 11. The Maccabeats recorded a version of “___ Dodi” 12. Like 20 percent of Israelis 15. ___ Hasharon (location of the Mosenson Youth Village)

20. He played jazz singer Jess in 1980’s “The Jazz Singer” 22. 2012’s “___ Nagila: The Movie” 26. CBS CEO Moonves 28. Caesar who passed away in 2014 29. Jack whose name is on your money 30. Japanese Prime Minister who visited the Anne Frank House in 2014 31. Country of origin for many Beverly Hills Jews 32. Empire that conquered the Jews in 63 BCE 33. The Bible’s first shepherd 34. Where Natan was Anatoly (abbr.) 35. Actress Perlman who is joining “The Mindy Project” in 2014 36. British actress Skye whose first name is pronounced “Eye-oh-nee” 37. Concept of light in Kabbalah 40. Hebrew letter whose gematria value is 400 41. Shabbos ___ 43. Author Shavit who wrote 2013’s “My Promised Land” 44. CNN journalist Bash 45. Ben Gurion, before 1973? 46. Michael Bloomberg and Bernie Sanders, politically (abbr.) 49. Travel writer Benjamin of ___ 50. Last resort? 51. Jerusalem’s ___ Rachel Hotel 52. “Somewhere That’s ___” (Ashman/Menken song) 53. Famous name in psychoanalysis 54. Woman whom Deborah prophesied would kill Sisera 55. The Jewish Brigade assisted them after the Holocaust (abbr.) 56. Judges judge 57. Kudrow or Loeb 59. Diplomat Dennis or boxer Barney 61. Author Mayer (“Plowshares Into Swords: From Zionism to Israel”) 63. Show-stopper in Marvin Hamlisch’s “A Chorus Line” 65. Nickname for President Reagan who went to Bitburg

Last week’s answers

Shabbat Candle Lighting Times september 5 ▪ 2014

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Blessing for the Candles Baruch Arah A-do-nai,El-o-hei-nu Melech Haolam Asher Kid-shanu b’mitzvotav V’zivanu l’hadlik ner shel Shabbat Blessed are You, Eternal our God, Sovereign of time and space. You hallow us with Your mitzvot and command us to kindle the lights of Shabbat. Blessing for the Wine Baruch Atah A-do-nai, El-o-hei-nu

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

Friday, September 5, 2014 7:39 p.m. Shabbat, September 6, 2014 8.34 p.m.

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

Friday, September 12, 2014 7:30 p.m. Shabbat, September 13, 2014 8.24 p.m.

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

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