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Thurs., April 10
60+ Singles 6 at 6 Dinner Club, an evening of good food and great conversation as we dine at tables of 6 at 6 o’clock. The fee includes appetizers. Dinner and drinks available for purchase. Advanced registration is required. Thurs., April 10, 6 p.m. $5/person. Info, (678) 812-3799 or jamie.perry@atlantajcc.org. Feature Exhibit: Sonic Sensation, Listen up! The newest exhibit at The Children’s Museum of Atlanta offers a fun and informative opportunity for children to understand the anatomy, measurement and science of sound. Through June 1. The Children’s Museum of Atlanta.
Sat., April 14
Centerpieces Garden Party and Class, Guests will learn creative styling tips for tabletop décor, place settings, centerpieces and living party favors. Experts will also showcase various garden party themes and color schemes to add inspiration. Sat., April 14, 8 a.m. & 10 a.m. Free. All Pike Nurseries locations.
Tues., April 15
Passover Lunch ‘N Learn, beginning with a service, followed by a special edition of the Lunch ‘n Learn adult education series. Tues., April 15, 11 a.m. Free. Temple Sinai. RSVP, www.templesinaiatlanta. org Traditional Second Night Seder, don’t miss a four-course kosher-style dinner and delightful community seder. Tues., April 15, 6 p.m. $25/adult member, $15/child (ages 4-12), $30/adult non-member, $18/non-member child. Children age 3 and under are free. Temple Sinai. RSVP’s and payments by April 11 at www.templesinaiatlanta.org or (404) 252-3073.
Tues., April 29
Sisterhood Book Club Meeting, The next Sisterhood book club meeting will discuss “Broken for You” by Stephanie Kallos. The meeting will be held at the home of Phyllis Weiss. Call Paula Grad if in need of a ride or more information. Tues., April 29, 7:30 p.m.
Wed., April 30
Synagogue Scholars: Please join us for the next “Synagogue Scholars” talk. Come hear Hillard Weinstock, MD, MPH discuss “Epidemiology in Action: HPV and other STDs.” Wed., April 30, 7 p.m. Congregation Shearith Israel.
Sun., May 4
Brunch & Fashion Show, “You’ve Gotta Have Heart” to benefit Hadassah’s Women’s heart health programs. With guest speaker, cardiologist, Dr. Marlene Blaise. Silent auction and more. Presented by Metulla Group of Greater Atlanta Hadassah. Sun., May 4, 10:30 a.m. $45/person, $25/ages under 25. Country Club of the South. RSVP by April 24. Send check, payable to Metulla Hadassah, to Nancy Schwartz. Blood Drive, help save a life with AA’s 259th consecutive quarterly blood drive. Co-sponsored by Fulton Masonic Lodge No. 216, Jewish War Veterans Atlanta Post 112, Ahavath Achim Synagogue, and Congregation Or VeShalom. Sun., May 4, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Ahavath Achim Synagogue. Reservations, www.redcrossblood.org/ make-donation , Sponsor code: jwv
Wed., May 7
Attorney General Speaking Event, Sam Olens, the Attorney General of Georgia will be speaking to the Jewish Networking Alliance. Wed., May 7. Congregation Ariel.
Sun., April 27
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Yom HaShoah, the 49th Annual Community-Wide Holocaust Commemoration with featured speaker Norbert Friedman, acclaimed writer, teacher and survivor of 11 concentration camps. Rain or shine. In honor of Yom HaShoah, The Breman will be open and free to the public. Sun., April 27, 11 a.m. Memorial to the Six Million in the Greenwood Cemetery, Atlanta.
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Spring Art Show, the Aviv Older Adult Services department of JF&CS host their annual spring community art event. Adults ages 50-92 years old showcase work ranging from abstract acrylic painting to watercolor and collage. Sun., April 27, 2 p.m. Jewish Tower.
Sun., May 11
Courtyard Garden Dedication, please join us for the dedication of the Annette Zimmerman Easton Garden. Refreshments will be served. RSVP or make a donation in your place by contacting (404) 873-1743 or nsurpris@shearithisrael. com. Sun., May 11, 4 p.m. Congregation Shearith Israel.
Ongoing
Volunteer tutoring opportunity with the Atlanta Jewish Coalition for Literacy. Min. 30 minutes one-on-one per week, beginning this fall. Nine metro area elementary schools. (404) 843-9600.
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may their memories be a blessing
Lawrence Klinger 84, Atlanta
Lawrence “Larry “ M. Klinger, age 84, of Atlanta died on April 1, 2014. He is survived by his adoring wife of 56 years, Myrna Klinger; sons and daughters-in-law, Steve and Kim Klinger and Stan and Eve Klinger, all of Atlanta; grandchildren, Jessica, Katherine, Amanda, Grayson, and Ransom; nieces, Jo Miriam Katz Worley, Trudy Abelson, Iris Abelson, and Marlene Hager; and his caregiver, Tynica Burns. Mr. Klinger was born in Brooklyn, NY. He served in the U.S. Army as a Forward Observer Radio Operator during the Korean War and was a member of the Jewish War Veterans Post 112. He was a co-founder and owner of Vick Wholesale Restaurant Equipment Company and later, Klinger’s Trading Company with its slogan “Here Comes Big Red.” He previously owned and operated Original Crispy Pizza which expanded pizza availability in Atlanta in the 1960s and ‘70s. He was a member of Congregation Beth Jacob for more than 50 years. He helped literally hundreds of alcoholics recover physically, emotionally and financially, through aid, counsel and employment, having recovered himself some 34 years ago. In his Jewish community he was known as a Tzaddik, “a righteous man.” Larry was loved by family and friends and brought love, joy and laughter to all who knew him. Sign an online guestbook at www.edressler.com. Graveside services were held April 2 at 2 p.m. at Crest Lawn Memorial Park with Rabbi Ilan Feldman officiating. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Congregation Beth Jacob or Torah Day School. Arrangements by Dressler’s Jewish Funeral Care, (770) 451-4999
Edna Bikoff
98, Sandy Springs Edna Lazarus Bikoff, 98, of Sandy Springs, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 1, 2014. Born in Philadelphia, Pa. to Celia and Louis Lazarus, of blessed memory, she grew up in Buffalo and western NY. Edna graduated from Hutchinson High School at 16 and began working so she could help her family during the Depression. She is preceded in death by her husband, Herbert, and her two sisters, Dorothy Goldman and Lillian Reis. Edna moved to Atlanta 10 years ago to be close to her family. She is survived by her daughter, Joan Greene (David); son, Bill (Barbara); grandchildren: Kara Shiflet (Slade), David Bikoff (Mary Logan), James Bikoff, Andrew Greene (Billy Eiselstein), Daniel Greene (Kathryn Born), and Robert Greene (Dr. Jean Felton); and five great-grandchildren. The family would like to extend special appreciation to her caregivers at Huntcliff Summit, where she spent an enjoyable last 10 years: Mildred Simalumba, Christine Mudala, and Everness Mubuso. Edna will be remembered as generous and warm-hearted. An online guestbook is available at www.edressler. com. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Temple Beth Zion, 805 Delaware Ave., Buffalo, N.Y. 14209, www.tbz.org; or to Temple Sinai, 5645 Dupree Dr. NW, Atlanta, GA 30327, www.templesinaiatlanta.org. Graveside services were held 2:30 p.m. Thurs., April 3, 2014 at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Buffalo, N.Y., with Rabbi Adam Sheldt officiating. Arrangements by Dressler’s Jewish Funeral Care, (770) 451-4999.