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GOOD NEWS MADE IN THE JEWISH STATE THIS PAST WEEK Non-invasive test for artery function.

Israel’s Itamar Medical manufactures the EndoPAT diagnostic device that measures how well your arteries are working. Japan’s Nihon Kohden will market EndoPAT to 100,000 doctors in Japan as its flagship product for monitoring the heart and blood vessels.

Kidney cells can regenerate. Until recently, scientists believed that the liver was the only internal organ that could regenerate. Now researchers at Sheba Medical Center, Tel Aviv University and Stanford University have traced cell growth in the kidney. By speeding up growth they may in the future cure Chronic Kidney Disease.

Positive results in Type 1 diabetes treatment study. Israel’s Redhill Bio-

pharma announced preliminary positive data from a pre-clinical study with RHB104 for the treatment of Type 1 diabetes.

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in Nairobi, renovated by the Embassy of Israel in Kenya. Israel’s MASHAV will facilitate specialized training for the medical personnel.

Israel finds Allies in the Balkans. An Albanian delegation visited the Jewish State along with its Foreign Minister Ditmir Bushati who pointed out that relations with Israel began before the creation of the Jewish State. Now Israel’s entrepreneurs, natural gas and water management systems are cementing that friendship.

Researchers find major clue toward Alzheimer’s cure. Researchers at Tel Aviv University have discovered one of the reasons for the symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease. A molecular mechanism involving amyloid precursor protein (APP) elevates brain neuron function and “short-circuits” brain communications.

Electronic nose can smell bombs.

Tel Aviv-based Tracense Systems has developed the world’s first nanotechbased “electronic nose” to sniff out security threats like bombs, biological warfare agents, and toxic liquids. The ‘laborato-

Israel renovates cancer ward in Kenya. Israeli Foreign Minister Avigdor Liberman inaugurated a pediatric oncology ward at the Kenyatta National Hospital

ry-on-a-chip’ sensors even outperform “sniffer” dogs.

Another top-quality Israeli mobile camera. Israel’s LinX Imaging has developed miniature multi-aperture cameras for mobile devices. Twin sensors provide far better quality than standard single sensors. Functionality includes 3D face recognition and ability to refocus even after capture.

Molecule that disrupts bacteria in food packaging. Graduate student Michael Brandwein from The Hebrew University of Jerusalem has incorporated a new module TZD into cardboard packaging for agricultural produce. TZD was synthesized at the HUJ, which is working with Kibbutz Beit Guvrin to commercialize the process.

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“Israel is a vital partner in friendship and in our economic development efforts,” Deal said. “We are here to bolster our ties as we celebrate Georgia’s 20th year in the Israeli market and our long-standing commitment to the country.”

Deal and the delegation ended the mission with a reception and luncheon at UPS to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Georgia and Atlanta-based UPS in Israel. The governor presented UPS officials with a commendation congratulating them on their 20th anniversary in Israel.

In 2013, Georgia ranked as the leading state in the Southeastern United States and eighth in the nation in terms of total trade with Israel. Additionally, Israel is the leading Middle Eastern investor nation in Georgia.

“Georgia has a unique advantage with the Israeli Consulate General

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HOW TO RESPOND TO THE DEATH OF THREE YOUNG BOYS

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of our boys, as painful as that is.

We lost three weddings, three shabbos tables, and three Jewish homes he entire world suffered a whose foundations were destroyed great loss last week, three before they could be built. And, we boys lost, three families lost the future generations that could torn, three mothers crying. have been. We have lost all of the We hoped, we prayed, we learned, good that these children were going and we cried. We unified together to add to the world, all of the mitzas a nation across many lands and vahs, the loving kindness, and the oceans in one single voice shoutcompassion that they were going to ing to all that would hear, “Please, use to enlighten the world. We lost a bring our boys home.” We essentially piece of creation, a piece of godliness. asked for a G-d does not reason, for always give a bit of unus what we derstandthink we ing.

We want, but asked for a He does glimmer of a l w a y s hope, for a give. When bit of light GILAD SHAAR MAFTALI FRENKEL EYAL YIFRACH we think AGE 16 AGE 16 AGE 16 in the painwe hear a ful unknowno, we are really feeling a guiding ing darkness, we asked for salvation hand, a redirection of the nation; to from the evils of the world, and we strengthen us on our path. were told no.

That is why during these painful As the nation mourns, and the and dark times, it is the time to bring families sit shivah what do we do.

G-d’s light into the world the most.

How do we understand this great A dark void has been created, a void tragedy that has befallen us? The that can only be filled by the emulaanswer is there and we know it, untion of G-d and his will, bringing his fortunately, it takes a tragedy to relight unto this world and leading the alize, that it has been there all along. way. So I urge you to come together, G-d’s mercy is true, and G-d’s Judgall Jews, standing as one. Do good, ment is just. Human beings were creand help one another, learn Torah, ated in the image of G-d. This means pray, and give Tzedakah. Do what that just as G-d has the ability to you can to fill the void that was crechange, create, and do good; so too, ated, but do it in their names. Attach we were given these capabilities. the mitzvahs to them so that they Realizing this means understand- can have a part in the Mitzvahs that ing that we did not only lose three they are no longer able to do.

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BENJAMIN NETENYAHU SPEAKS AT INNAUGURAL JEWISH MEDIA SUMMIT

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n June 22, we attended the inaugural Jewish Media Summit in Jerusalem.

In a room of only 200 journalists from around the world, the Prime Minister of Israel met with, and spoke to us. This would have been a great honor and experience, if that was all that happened; however,

the Prime Minister said very little.

Benjamin Netenyahu stole the show.

His role may be the Prime Minister, but that is not who addressed us that night.

We saw the man, the great leader whose face carries the pains and triumphs of the Jewish people. We saw our brother, and felt his warmth as he spoke of our other three missing teenage brothers. You could also feel the collective pain as he spoke about a 15 year old boy, who was lost to rocket attacks in the North.

We saw a friend, a neighbor, and a leader. His words rang true about the world and the Jewish people. He spoke with such pride about the military hospital just established on the Syrian border to treat injured Syrian women and children. They bomb us, we heal them. If you would close your eyes, you were not sure if you were hearing a father calling out for his children to come home.

Many topics were discussed. Although he seemed to be talking off of the top of his head, his discussion was logical, informative, and inspiring. We heard about the recycling of water, the growth of the country’s Jewish population, and the technological advancements in recent years.

We also heard about Hamas, and the Shiites and Sunnis, and how the pain and terror must come to an end.

There was no fear, just confidence that Israel will not only survive, but thrive despite those with evil intentions against us. This was not bravado, it was a well informed and educated understanding of Israel that is rarely understood here in the U.S.

ish identity for the next generation; it was a call for brazenness, in the face of racism; and for a boldness to unite in our land, against the calls of others who do not realize the reality in the land of Israel. That night, we saw a leader, we saw our brother. In

an unwavering tone, he let us know that everything will be alright. This is very different than what we are led to believe here in the U.S.

Although we heard about the growth of anti-semitism around the western world, and the need for heightened security, we also heard about Israel’s changing view of the Jews in the west. The time has passed when Israel looked at the Jews in the diaspora as only a source of revenue and aid. Now Israel’s concern has shifted to what they can do to help us in the diaspora, instead of what we can do to help them.

Yes, Israel has enemies, and the Jewish State faces some challenges, but that is not how we felt. That was not the message of the evening.

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Keeping this secret is not an easy task. Only people who understand how important it is can achieve this. The Atlanta Track Club knows it can trust Tools for Independence WORKS (TFI WORKS) to stuff 60,000 bags and keep the secret. Its participants have been stuffing bags and keeping their lips sealed for more than 20 years.

“I enjoy being able to help the road race people,” said Trevor D, a participant in TFI WORKS. “And I enjoy getting paid for it,” he added with a smile. Jeffrey M, another participant agreed. “I like doing it for the green AND I like doing it to help the community,” he said.

“The Peachtree Road Race project is all about pride — pride in a job well done as well as pride in our community,” said Rachel Miller, Program Manager for TFI WORKS. “Our clients love being an integral part of a project that is central to the Atlanta community. The fact that they are charged with safeguarding the confidentiality of the T-shirt design underscores the significant role they play to ensure Chris B. prepares to load boxes of the success of the race. Yes, they get a paystuffed bags into the truck. check for their work, which is great, but it’s also great that they celebrate the success of each runner who will proudly wear the shirt our clients so proudly packed.”

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Georgia Governor Nathan Deal was pictured on the cover of the Atlanta Journal/Constitution courting Israeli businesses on a trade mission (which didn’t hurt local support for Deal concurrently). By easing online banking legislation in Georgia, Deal came back with a Credorax(which specializes in payment processing software) intending to establish an office in Atlanta creating 100 jobs.

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Atlanta, the New Haifa?

It is the job of conexx: America Israel Business Connector to lure Israeli companies to settle in Atlanta. Shai Robkin is President/CEO of conexx.

While the organization works with six Southeastern states, Atlanta is the major attraction, with 40+ Israeli companies who use Atlanta as their home base. By raising awareness of Israeli

Ron Brummer, Deputy Consul General of Israel to the Southeast said, “The brain drain of approximately 800,000 Israelis to the U.S. is old news, but nonetheless impactful. We estimate between 10,000 and 15,000 Israelis live in Atlanta. Many plan to come for two or three years, and then stay for 15 because of business necessity.”

We have all seen the pride-elevating email testimonial, “What Have Arabs Contributed to the Modern World?” (basically zero) vs the list of Israeli accomplishments in Economics, Medicine, Physics, Agriculture, IT, Genetics, Pharmaceuticals, Military and Clean Technology.

The Dean of Computing at Georgia Tech Zvi Galil is Israeli. My daughter, formerly a student at USC Dental School, was proud when they brought in the new Dean, Avishai Sadan. (Israelis are traditionally not known for their dental acumen.)

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Many Israeli entrepreneurs are propelled to seek their fortune in the U.S., not because of resources like water or land, you might conjecture; but because their home market is too small to make it “big”. According to Barry Swartz of conexx, “ Israelis need a larger marketplace to expand their footprint….Asia, South America… and of course, Atlanta.”

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The nonprofit conexx boasts 550 members whose dues range from $200 for individuals to under $2000 for large companies. Robkin said, “An example of a success story that the organization is proud of was the Given Imaging’s (the GI pill camera) decision to make Atlanta its U.S. headquarters. Given was sold earlier this year for $860M .”

Asked how women fit into the mix here, Robkin said, “In America and Israel, it’s mostly men who are engaged in the technology world. Hopefully that’s changing.”

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ence has a lot to do with it. When you are a soldier, you share responsibility; but when you get a mission, you need to do it. No excuses!

“Dealing with a car manufacturer on Tier One basis requires a lot of attention. Numbers are big!

EP: I was born motivated. Every day there is a new challenge. I am very active in sports, climbing mountains, bicycling, or paddling against the stream with my kayak .With business, it’s affecting other peoples’ lives knowing that I have millions using my products; but that comes after the fact. Before, you have the dream.

MJ: How did you begin?

EP: I had” an idea”. I left a good position at Elbit Computers, one of the leading Israelis companies for avionics.

The beginning was hard. I had limited resources, and had to walk home, as I could not afford a car. I worked around the clock. My whole family helped.

One can be good at certain things, but cannot be good at all of them. I knew my weaknesses, and was able to find the right people to surround me. Atlanta was a good hub- though it came by coincidence ; and we were lucky in that respect.

MJ: Why do you think Israelis are so successful in the US? EP: The power to believe in yourself, to know that even if there will be obstacles, you will be able to solve them, is a key element in starting a business.

Even if you hit the wall, you need to pretend it is not there. Army experi-

MJ:What motivates you?

MJ:What advice would you give to young Israelis who want to come here and make it big?

EP: Be ready to jump to the deep water, even if cold. You need people to surround you. It is better to have a small piece of a big cake, than to have a whole small cake for yourself .Sharing will make you more complete. Also I highly recommend reading Alexander de Bono’s book “Six Thinking Hats”.

See things from different angles, and then decide.

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stronger. I study Kabala, sensitivity to details and understanding the obvious. I see a great connection to businesslearning engineering and high level of math with the philosophy of playing with numbers.

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TC: In a nutshell, some Israelis are efficient and very good at improvisMJ:The future? ing. This particuYaniv Rivlin with New Israeli President lar work ethic and EP: With technology so rapidly developed, things are mindset works well within the cultural harder to do. I am involved with both framework of the US, which is the land of my daughters in two new startups: of opportunity. I myself have a way to wearable technology is a sensor that go to the top. It’s hard to measure succan track 3D movement for sports ac- cess. You have to continue to learn and tivity and motion sensing. The other is enjoy. a culinary business on how to turn food MJ: What do you miss about living here into a life experience and take it to a away from Israel? business level.

TC: Israel is my home, so I miss all the An Up and Comer silly things that are hard to explain. I Yaniv Rivlin, 32, who grew up by have more family there. The types of the Lebanese border, and later on the people are different-more direct less Syrian border, came to Atlanta after formal. two years at the Harvard School of MJ: What advice would you give to Public Policy as a Kennedy Scholar. He young Israelis who want to come here is now based in Midtown working for to make their fortune? the Schusterman Foundation, a global institute whose goal is to empower TC: Enjoy doing. Enjoy creating. Learn young Jewish adults to promote social what you can from the American education system. innovation and communities in Israel.

While in Boston, Rivlin created the first Harvard-Israel Conference with over 1000 people: professors, students, authors (like “Start Up Nation”), Israeli bank CEOs, to show how Israeli innovators can teach the world, and learn from the world.

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Tal Cohen, a PhD in Engineering from Georgia Tech, manages My Seed Tech Fund, which invests in very early stage software start ups from both Atlanta and Israel. C ohen came to the US in 1991 and served in the IDF’s submarine division.

Ever an idealist, Rivlin states, “Technology has the ability to make the world a better place; and especially Israel.” Rivlin travels the world to seek out young Jewish leaders, give Birthright grants, and has even created a cell phone app on tikkun olam.

Rivlin likes Atlanta’s comfortable living, hiking, road tripping and exploring; “but Israel will always be my home. I will return as there is a lot to be done.”

Yaniv’s new claim to fame is his cousin Ruby Rivlin, who was just elected President of Israel replacing Shimon Peres. Maybe in 2024 Atlanta’s quasi-hometown son Yaniv himself will be Prime Minister.

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MJ: What about your family life?

TC:: I have 4 daughters (at Epstein and Weber) and we love to go on family vacations.

MJ: Are you motivated by money?

TC: Money is not my motivation. Sometime money comes with achieving goals; but many times it does not.

MJ: What do you collect? What’s your guilty pleasure?

TC: Very unusual Indian drums and reed instruments. I like different streams of music. I play a bit also; but in the amateur category.

Power Couples: Kids, Business, Music, and Fine Wine Amir, CEO Orit of EarlySmart International and husband Yishai, Senior Executive at HP MJ: Describe your business and how you got started OA:I’m the founder and CEO of EarlySmart International, a firm that specializes in helping organizations

AJT US environment and culture – it is different vs. doing business in Israel.

For businesses who want to penetrate the American market and looking for Having spent many years in senior location with the marketing and best ROI (not management only business/ tax roles at leading issues, but also enterprises in the cost of living Israel, including compared to other Internet-Zahav, major cities in Elite, Paz, and the US), Georgia Carrier Israel, I is one of the only have led some of states that has the most successan office in Israel ful Israeli marand invests effort keting transforin supporting new Yishai and Orit Amir mations. companies.

MJ:How do you balancing your family MJ: Where do you think the opportunitime ? ties are in Atlanta to start a successful OA: We have 4 children. Two sets of business? twins!

OA: Greater Atlanta became a hub for In the first couple of years after mov- telecommunication companies (AT&T, ing, I was busy supporting them with Amdocs, etc.), Medical equipment the goal of building a stable and secure companies (Siemens, Given Imaging, environment ; after assuring their hap- etc.) as well as Printing Companies piness here, I shifted gears into grow- (HP, Heidelberg, etc.) – My husband ing my business. My husband Yishai is was the one who helped make Atlanta the Vice President and GM of the HP the capital of the Digital Printing in Graphics Business in the Americas (he the US, by establishing the Americas established their headquarters in Al- headquarters here and tripling the HP pharetta). business in this segment . Having such MJ:Why do you think Israelis are so hubs of technologies in Atlanta helps entrepreneurs and young companies. successful in the US ? develop, motivate and inspire teams towards successful execution of strategy and objectives.

The mandatory army service in Israel provides good opportunities for individuals to mature faster and get responsibility very early, while they are still very curious…

The informal and improvisation (sometimes too much…) culture in Israel, requires people to figure out solutions and challenge the status quo MJ:Why Atlanta?

We moved to here in 2009. My husband managed the Indigo and Highend Inkjet businesses in America.

When I started to work with organizations here, I realized that there is a gap where the strategy doesn’t trickle down to all employees; and that the level of engagement is low; the management was not on the same wave length as their teams – which created difficulties in strategy implementation. This is an area we address and developed very unique programs and tools to help.

I get to do things that I am passionate about, as well being able to inspire others.

In my limited time, I am also the conexx volunteer Director of the Israel Development – leveraging my experience and network to help Israeli companies.

MJ: What advice would you give a young Israeli trying to succeed here?

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OA: I really like the South. Although it doesn’t have the pace of NY or CA, I feel that things here are deeper in many ways. It feels like long term collaboration and people’s first approach are a priority. I address this in my conversations with Israeli companies that are not aware of the benefits of the SouthEast –they can take advantage of the culture, infrastructure, location, time-zone, airports/ports, hubs and accelerate their businesses.

MJ: What are you spending money on?

OA: We, as a family, like traveling to unique places - many times we rent an RV and explore. Music is important element in our life – everybody plays at least one instrument. We turned one room of the house to a music room, in which we all jam together – piano, drums, guitar, sax !

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MJ :how do you relax?

OA: Good book, good wine and a good massage.

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ODIES…The Exhibition provides an intimate and informative view into the human body. Using an innovative preservation process, the Exhibition allows you to see and celebrate your body’s inner beauty in ways you never dreamed possible. Over 200 actual human bodies and specimens, meticulously dissected and respectfully displayed, offer an unprecedented and wholly unique look into your amazing body.

Experienced by more than 15 million people worldwide, BODIES...The Exhibition uses actual human bodies and individual organ specimens, allowing you to look deep inside the systems of your body: Skeletal, Muscular, Nervous, Respiratory, Digestive, Urinary, Reproductive, Circulatory and the Treated Body.

“The educational impact of this exhibition is immeasurable,” said Dr. Roy Glover, professor emeritus of Anatomy and Cell Biology at the University of Michigan and chief medical director for BODIES. “For centuries, the medical community has learned about the inner workings of the human body through the study of real human bodies, and now it’s possible for the public to gain an intimate knowledge as well.”

The Exhibition takes visitors through galleries providing an upclose look inside the systems of the human body. Many of the whole body specimens are dissected in vivid athletic poses, allowing the visitor to relate to everyday activities. In addition, authentic human specimens illustrate the damage caused to organs by overeating and lack of exercise. A healthy lung is featured next to a black lung ravaged by smoking in a vivid comparison more powerful than any textbook image. The Exhibition will change the way people see themselves. It is

designed to enlighten, empower, fascinate and inspire.

“Seeing the meticulously positioned bodies in BODIES…The Exhibition brings the magic of creation into clear focus,” said Dr. Mehmet Oz, Cardiac Surgeon and Emmy award-winning host of “The Dr. Oz Show.” “I was reminded of the awe-felt moment in Anatomy Class when we were first presented our cadavers.

Now, America can taste medical school.”

The human body specimens in the Exhibition are preserved through a revolutionary technique called polymer preservation. In this process, human tissue is permanently preserved using liquid silicone rubber that is treated and hardened.

The end result is a rubberized specimen, preserved to the cellular level, showcasing the complexity of the body’s many bones, muscles, nerves, blood vessels and organs. Preparation time varies; a small organ may take only a week, while a full-body specimen may take up to one year to prepare.

“Bravo” You did it AGAIN GREAT HOSPITALITY MAKES ALL THE DIFFERENCE

By Kaylene Rudy SPECIAL FOR THE AJT

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ave you ever stayed at a hotel that had bad customer service or just stared at you when you asked the front desk for assistance? I certainly have. And when you have to spend vacation time upset because of bad customer service or asking to speak to the manager, it just puts a cloud over the whole vacation experience. Great hospitality while traveling makes all the difference in the world.

My son’s birthday was 2 weeks ago and I knew that it was going to be another Staycation Adventure. I was so happy with the superb visit to the Omni Hotel CNN Center during our last vacation, I decided to book a night there and then take him just a few hours away to Hilton Head Island.

When I made the reservation at the Omni, I let them know that it was my son’s 12th birthday. We were greeted with a wonderful gift bag, birthday cake waiting in the room and welcoming “Happy Birthday” wishes by the staff. This made his birthday 10 times more special.

When we arrived at Hilton Head Island, we stayed at The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa – this place is beautiful. They were ready for us and even upgraded us to an Oceanfront room. The room service and hotel staff was always so caring and friendly. They made our happiness and comfort a priority.

I realize that both of these hotels are very nice, four-star hotels and that this kind of service should be expected. But more importantly, my point is that you deserve it. These examples of great hospitality you should experience while vacationing. You worked hard and it takes a lot to make time to enjoy yourself. The benefit and value of this level of hospitality for any trip or staycation you go on is priceless and truly makes all the difference in the world when someone asks you…“How was your trip?”

“The specimens in BODIES . . . The Exhibition are exceptional. They are so gorgeous,” said Dr. Michael Roizen, Cofounder of RealAge and chairman of the RealAge Scientific Advisory Board.

“You will never get the chance to see the body like this.”Discover why it’s what’s inside that counts, visit BODIES … The Exhibition to explore, experience and celebrate the wonder of the human form.

Editor’s note: BODIES…The Exhibition is located in the Premier Exhibition Center at Atlantic Station. The Exhibition is Monday – Thursday from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. and Friday – Sunday from 11 a.m. until 7 p.m. Admission is $24 for adults, $16 for children aged 3-11, and $22 for seniors aged 65 and over.

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Founded in 1850 when the city purchased six acres of farmland just outside of Atlanta, Oakland Cemetery was created as a Victorian garden cemetery. Until 1884, anyone who died in Atlanta was buried here, regardless of race, religion, social, or financial status. The cemetery quickly expanded to its present size with a Confederate section that also includes 16 Union soldier burials, several Jewish sections, an African American section, and Potter’s Field for indigents.

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They have guided Sights, Symbols and Stories Tours every weekend on Saturday & Sunday at 10 a.m., 2 p.m. and 4 p.m., plus specialty tours that you can find on their website oaklandcemetery.com. Be sure to join them on one of their Malts & Vaults: Where Beer Meets History tours on July 11 & 12.

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In addition to educational tours and events, Historic Oakland Foundation focuses on restoring and preserving the art and architecture of Oakland Cemetery, maintaining beautiful grounds, and keeping Atlanta history accessible.

Reflecting the genesis of Atlanta’s history with artifacts still in their original location, Oakland Cemetery is our community’s most important historical resource. Preservationist Lynette Strangstad explains, “Each tombstone is an irreplaceable historical document, containing some of America’s earliest written history. They are invaluable educational tools through which we can teach our history to new generations.”

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eat the heat in Atlanta’s coolest family entertainment center this summer. Andretti Indoor Karting and Games in Roswell is a 100,000 sq. ft. entertainment destination featuring th3e latest and greatest in thrilling attractions.

With a name like Andretti, you know you are going to find some world class racing. Andretti Karting showcases the iS_14 Stratos Superkarts with speeds up to 35 mph. Adult guests can live out their racing dreams on the European style road course while Junior racers can drive like the big boys on the NASCAR-inspired oval track.

Guests must be 16 years or older with a valid drivers license or permit for the adult track and a minimum height of 48” tall and 8 years or older for the junior track.

After taking the checkered flag on the track, check out some of the other exciting entertainment options Andretti Karting has to offer. Enjoy everything from the latest and greatest to the classics from your childhood

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in the 120 + game room arcade. Play for fun or rack up the tickets and score some cool prizes from their newly updated redemption counter.

Looking for more high flying thrills?

Go extreme on the 2-story cosmic rock wall, the Sky Trail high adventure ropes course or super fast Andretti Zip Line, located above the Superkart track.

Even the greatest racers do a lot of their training off the track on state-ofthe-art simulators and you can too at Andretti Karting. One of only two in the United States, the Evotek Formula

1 Simulator is modeled for pro racing teams. Its dynamic professional racing platform is mounted on three rotation axes that allow the driver to experience the dynamics of driving a high speed Formula 1 racing car with amazing realism.

The Cruden uses 3D image generation and full motion actuators to generate the feeling of driving an actual race car at top speeds on some of the best tracks in the world. Great for solo drivers or groups – the simulator can accommodate two passengers with the driver. This is the only simulator of its kind in the United States.

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All that excitement can really drum up an appetite. Take a pit stop from all the action inside the Andretti Grill, where the food and fun are at a higher level. This isn’t a freezer-to-fryer, food court experience. Their award-winning chef takes great pride in this menu and you’ll taste that difference with the fresh ingredients and fresh takes on classic recipes. Whether for lunch, dinner or a delicious dessert in-between… they’ve got something for everyone.

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You’ll literally feel like you’re inside the action.

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Planning a unique party or event can be a daunting task but not at Andretti Karting. Their experienced Sales team can customize an event to almost any budget that will have your guests raving. With over 10,000 sq. ft. of event space and in-house catering, the possibilities are endless.

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Jordan Farmar signs with the Clippers

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ordan Farmar was the twenty-sixth overall pick in the 2006 National Basketball Association (NBA) draft. An elite point guard from UCLA, Farmar began his career with the Los Angeles Lakers and went on to win two championship rings during his four year stint with the team. In 2010, Famar signed with the New Jersey Nets, where he played for two years. However, due to the 2011 NBA lockout, Farmar played for the Maccabi Tel Aviv Basketball Club for one year.

In 2013, Farmar returned to his hometown of Los Angeles to play for the Lakers. On Monday, July 7, 2014, Farmar agreed to a two-year contract with the Los Angeles Clippers.

Jordan Robert Farmar was born in Los Angeles, California. Because of his mother and stepfather’s Jewish faith, Farmar was raised in a Jewish household. He attended Hebrew school and had a bar mitzvah at Temple Judea in Tarzana, California. In 2011, while playing for the Maccabi Tel Aviv basketball team, Farmar obtained Israeli citizenship making him eligible to play for the Israel national basketball team in the Olympics.

The Bachelorette Makes History

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n August 2014, Dale and Richard Millman will celebrate their 50th Wedding Anniversary. They’ve been active in the Atlanta Jewish community for all 32 years they have lived in Atlanta.

Dale worked for the Atlanta Jewish Federation at the Atlanta Jewish Community Center as the 1st Director of Soviet Acculturation. She was President of the Atlanta chapter of Brandeis University National Women’s Committee for 2 years and elected toWJFM the Regional Board. They have been members of Temple Sinai for 30 years. Dale is a Lifetime member of Haddassah and BUNWC.

Reform Congregation Lays Foundation in Marietta

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fter several challenges, a west Cobb area synagogue and religious school is finally moving in to its first permanent location, 1349 Old Hwy 41, Suite 220, Marietta, in the Kennesaw Mountain Business Park, just east of the Kennesaw Mountain Visitor Center, close to its former Marietta and Acworth locations, convenient to Interstate 75.

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Formed in May 2006, Reform Jewish Congregation Ner Tamid is a caring congregation, welcoming all families. The Congregation in the past held services and gatherings in different locations, including Christ Lutheran Church on West Sandtown Road and religious school at Mountain View Prep in Acworth, but having its own facility allows members to have a place to call home.

Andi Dorfman was born in Atlanta, Georgia to Patti Smith Dorfman and Hy Lewis Dorfman. Both of her parents are Jewish, making Dorfman the first bachelorette of Jewish ancestry in the show’s history.

Editor’s note: For more, visit www.mynertamid.org, call (678) 264-8575, email info@mynertamid.org or attend their open house from 10 a.m..- 12 p.m. on Sun., Aug. 10 at their new location and learn about their Congregation, Religious School and upcoming High Holy Day Services.

BC’s hit television series, The Bachelorette, is a competitive reality dating show. Currently in its ninth episode of its tenth season, the show stars Andi Dorfman, an Assistant District Attorney in Fulton County, Georgia. One of the final three contestants on the eighteenth season of The Bachelor, Dorfman gained a great deal of notoriety and respect after walking out on bachelor Juan Pablo.

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The Congregation is working to provide local families and adults opportunities to be with people of similar backgrounds and cultures and enjoy all Jewish celebrations. The Congregation is a member of the Union for Reform Judaism (URJ).

Its weekly Religious School, which begins Aug.17, offers classes for pre-K through grade 12, including Hebrew in the upper grades, B’nai Mitzvah and Confirmation and has recently adopted the curriculum of the Institute of Southern Jewish Life curriculum.

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Israel’s Biggest Reggae Band Comes to Atlanta

ZVULOON DUB SYSTEM MERGE THE SOUNDS OF JAMAICA, ETHIOPIA AND ISRAEL

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rguably the best of Israel’s world music and certainly the biggest by default, with eight members consisting of Israel’s best underground musicians, Zvuloon Dub System may be the only band on the planet fusing the sounds of reggae and world music with both Hebrew and Amharic Lyrics to drive a world message of peace, love and equality for all.

Adopting their name from one of the twelve tribes of Israel, the band was formed in 2006 by the Smilan brothers. But the story begins well before that. In 1966 Haile Selassie, Emperor of Ethiopia, the man known as Ras Tafari, visited Jamaica on April 21 that year. More than one hundred thousand Rastafarians were waiting at Kingston Airport to see the man they revered as the Messiah. For a brief moment, still celebrated by the faithful as Grounation Day, the two countries came together. Then, 18 years later an Ethiopian family, members of the lost tribe of Israel, walked across the desert, making the long trek to their homeland. Within that exodus was four-year-old Gili Yalo, a Jewish boy who grew up with no electricity or running water in the northern town of Gondar, Ethiopia.

In 1984, as drought started to grip the country, the family made the decision to go to the land of their distant ancestors – Israel. It was on that trek that he first realized he was destined to be a singer. “My father carried me on his shoulders most of the way, and I drove everyone crazy singing old songs that I knew. My mother felt that singing was my true calling – and I haven’t stopped ever since.”

Yalo recounts the trip, “We walked across the desert for two months, all the way to Sudan, and then we were in a refugee camp for several months after that. Finally, one night, trucks took us out into the desert and we got on an airplane. The next thing I knew, we landed in Israel. After all I’d seen in my life, it was like going 100 years into the future.”

In 2006, the Smilan brothers, who shared a passion for roots reggae and dub, with influences from a variety of music styles, like Ethiopian jazz and rare grooves from the 70’s, USA’s soul,

funk and jazz, alongside with Israeli mizrahi (oriental) music. Similarly to the major producers of reggae, like Lee Perry and King Tubby, the band is also keen on creating not just their own music but their own sound. All their tracks are produced, recorded and mixed in the band’s studio, representing a unique blend of a rich cultural heritage, which can be heard in the debut album, “Freedom Time.”

“It’s a natural mix,” says drummer Asaf Smilan.

“We started out playing roots reggae, all very ‘70s. I’d also loved that old Ethiopian music since I first heard it, about 10 or 15 years ago, but I didn’t have any Ethiopian friends to discover more about it. Then Gili Yalo joined as the singer in 2009, and everything changed.” They have perfected the mix of the reggae offbeat with horns and chord changes from Ethiopia. And for Yalo, with Zvuloon Dub System he was able to not only explore the Jamaican music he loves, but also know his roots he’d been forced to deny for so long due to the difficulties he faced integrating into Western society.

What the band has created is a unique fusion that’s based in Tel Aviv, but looks equally to Kingston and Addis Ababa. And they’ve refined the sound until it feels utterly natural, the mix of the reggae offbeat with horns and chord changes from Ethiopia.

Their latest effort Anbessa Dub consists of nine previously unreleased original songs, and a groovy reggae version of Voodoo Chile by Jimi Hendrix. It presents the band’s vision of contemporary roots reggae and dub.

The album released in April 2012 on CD and vinyl under the band’s independent label, Med. Tone Records and includes a guest appearance from leading Jamaican DJ, Ranking Joe. One person who liked what he heard was Mahmoud Ahmed, the voice behind so many legendary

tracks in the Golden Age of Ethiopian music. “I found out he was coming to Israel,” Smilan says. “I got his number and sent him a demo of a song we wanted him to do. He liked it and did a session with us. He was a complete perfectionist in the studio, listening to what he’d done and wanting to do it over until it was right.

His friends said that he told them it was the highlight of his trip.”

The result, “Ney Denun Tesesh,” sounds as if it would have been perfectly at home in the classic Ethiopiques series, but it’s just one in a series of standouts on Anbessa Dub, with Yalo’s soulful voice shining throughout. The music flows perfectly, Africa and the Caribbean in perfect sync. “When we play in front of Ethiopian people here it’s very special,” Yalo observes. “Parents think the culture has been forgotten here, but hearing us, they know it’s not. We even use a krar (an Ethiopian lute) and a maskino (one-string violin) mixed in with the sound.”

finishes with a date at Reggae Sumfest in Montego Bay, Jamaica. “We want to go into the studio while we’re over there,” Smilan says. “I want to take the riddims from this album and record Jamaican artists singing about Ethiopia, Haile Selassie and the Lion of Judah. To celebrate the triumvarate.”

The members of Zvuloon Dub System are: Gili Yalo, Vocals, Inon Peretz, Trumpet, Idan Salomon, Alto Sax, Ilan Adiri, Tenor Sax, Ilan Smilan, Lead Guitar, Simon Nahum, Rhythm Guitar Lior Romano, Organ, Micha Gilad, Piano, Yacov Lilay, Krar / Bass Krar, Tal Marcus, Bass, Asaf Smilan, Drums and Percussions.

See you at the show.

Editor’s note: Discover more about Zvuloon Dub System on their website http://zvuloondub.com/ Bram Bessoff is a drummer and musician. When not onstage, Bram is a performance coach and music industry entrepreneur helping artists get the most out of their live shows and chart on Billboard. He sits on the board of directors as VP for The Atlanta Jewish Music Festival. Follow Bram’s experiences on, off and backstage @bram_rocks. Interact with him at #InItForTheMoment to share thoughts, comments and ideas about this column.

Now on the road in support of Anbessa Dub, ZDS is amidst their tour across North America with their next stop here in Atlanta to play The Variety Playhouse Sat., July 12 – the tour

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‘The Russians are Coming’

A THRIVING, LIVELY BUKHARAN JEWISH POPULATION IN ATLANTA AL SHAMS AJT CONTRIBUTOR

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n the 1960’s, at the height of the Cold War, there was a popular satirical movie called “The Russians are Coming.” The movie centered around a Russian submarine that ran aground on a small New England coastal village and how the residents reacted to their arrival. After some very humorous episodes, the two groups began to form positive relationships.

Now, in 2014, there are approximately 35,000 Jews living in the Atlanta area who can trace their ancestry to central Asia. The Atlanta Jewish Community and Greater Atlanta area is all the better for their presence. There are a number of Jewish communities around the world, but there is one, that for more than 2,000 years, has survived, preserved its religion and identity in almost total isolation from the mainstream of Jewish life. This sect is commonly known as Bukharan Jews; they have developed their own culture while doing their best to adhere to traditional Jewish practices. They have always dreamed of returning to the Holy Land, the land of Israel.

The origins of Bukharan Jews are obscure and we are not sure when Jews first settled in Central Asia.

One legend holds that the Assyrians, around 722 BC, deported a large num-

ber of Jews from conquered Israel to Hador (Bukhara). Another legend is that the Jews arrived in Central Asia around 520 BC after they were conquered by the Persians. That community was isolated until the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991 when more than 90% of the Bukharan Jews left Central Asia, most migrated to Israel, New York or the Atlanta area. Gwinnett County seems to be the home base for those living in Georgia.

One Family’s Story One of the leaders of the Georgia community is Anatoliy Ishhakov and his wife Khano Aranbayeva, who I had the pleasure of meeting, during which they related aspects of their lives. Anatoliy and Khano were born in and lived in Samarkand, Uzbekistan. He was an engineer, and she was an accomplished pianist, having studied at the Conservatory in Russia.

In Uzbekistan, they were constantly harassed by members of the KGB. Bribes and false accusations against your neighbor were a way of life there. In one instance, a KGB officer wanted their home; Anatoliy was fearful that a phony charge would be leveled against him and he would lose his home or worse yet endanger his family.

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They had few if any prayer books or religious articles. What they knew was passed down from generation to generation in oral form. Amazingly with only a modest understanding of the service, holidays and Torah they clung to what they knew, and lived similar to our present day core Jewish values. The family was able to obtain refugee status and applied to the U.S. Embassy to emigrate. In time, they were able to leave Samarkand, but left almost all of their possessions behind.

Upon arriving in Atlanta, they along with many other Russian Jews received tremendous assistance from local Jewish relief agencies. They resided in a Tempo apartment and obtained jobs. Anatoliy served as a hotel maintenance worker while Khano worked as a hotel housekeeper each earning $5.00 per hour. What drove them to work hard? Several months after moving into the apartment, Anatoliy noticed a pile of household goods on the grass. Amazed he asked a neighbor what happened, when he learned that the tenant was evicted due to nonpayment of rent, he vowed that he could never let that happen to his family. He promptly secured a second job.

Over time, life and job opportunities improved and Anatoliy and Khano were able to raise their family’s living standards. Their children graduated from Yeshiva Atlanta high school and have gone on to successful careers. Vladdy, their son, graduated from music conservatory (violin) and is now a composer/performer/producer. Daughter Lily holds a Phd in neuroscience. They are grateful to a number of caring people and the Jewish organizations who provided help and hope.

During our interview Anatoliy related many stories that showed his creativity, ingenuity, and ability to achieve much with meager resources.

One such story is worthy of relating.

In 2002, Anatoliy had an opportunity to buy an old childcare facility in Norcross. This property would be at the core of his plans to create a community center for the local Jewish population. But he needed to source funding for the agreed selling price of $700,000. Anatoliy reached out to local families, foundation, financial institution and his friends in New York as well as tapped into his own limited funds. Closing day drew near. He was still $100,000 short. If Analoliy could not come up with the final portion, the entire project will be lost and all the money raised must be returned. He asked for a month’s delay while he feverously searched for a solution.

Anatoliy had read about a wealthy Bukharan billionaire living in Israel who said he would match 25 percent of the funds raised for worthy Jewish projects. He learned that this billionaire was stopping over in New York for a conference. Armed with this information and with no direct relationship with the billionaire, Anatoliy went to New York for one last hope.

His friends provided the introduction to the billionaire and he was granted a five-minute meeting. Anatoliy left this meeting unsure about his success and was told to wait for a response.

The hours that passed seemed like years. But 3 days later, a representative from the billionaire called and said that $100,000 would be wired to the community center’s account. Anatoliy was overjoyed and immensely grateful for the gift. But he had a quick thought: 25% of $600,000 was $150,000 (not $100,000). But he decided to say “Thank you” and not ask for the additional $50,000.

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Senior Services at KdCC While its roots and core are firmly with the Jewish Community, KDCC Senior Services has grown to encompass a uniquely diverse, multi-national low income client population whose family roots originated from throughout Central, South and East Asia including Russians, Koreans, Nepalese, Chinese, Vietnamese and more.

Adult Day Care services are provided at KDCC locations in Norcross, Doraville and Clarkston. Attending seniors receive a range of programming activities designed to encourage physical, mental and social wellness.

In addition, local excursions and shopping trips are periodically scheduled.

KDCC provides the necessary transportation services.

Additional services offered to low income elderly clients include: personal support services (home care), home delivery meals (with freshly prepared ethnic meals including kosher meals) and physical therapy. KDCC has been able to take on these different programs due its ability to continuously operate in good standing with the various regulatory bodies.

Children Services at KdCC The King David Academy – with its Pre-K and Sunday program offerings – is nationally certified and is recognized by the state of Georgia as a center of distinction. It opened in 2002 when it had only 1 child through its first 3 months of operation. Today, it is a popular and thriving program serving the needs of children of multiple age groups.

King David Academy is dedicated to offering the highest levels of care and education. They are especially proud of their nutrition program that offers fresh kosher food cooked daily.

Examples of its Sunday school curriculum include Judaic studies, bilingual education, music & theater and ballet.

Children from low income family often receive partial or full scholarship.

King david Synagogue Beit Yitzhak is an orthodox synagogue located at the Norcross location. The congregation is primarily composed of Jews from Russia and

Central Asia, but all are welcome.

Rabbi Israel Zelman, the synagogue’s spiritual leader, is unique in his extensive knowledge of both Ashkenazic and Sephardic subcultures. Through the continued support of benefactors such as Mr. Eliot Arnovitz, former President of the Jewish Federation of Atlanta, the King David synagogue is able to serve to it religious mission and provide supporting programs such as cemetery plot purchase subsidy.

Plans are underway to dramatically expand the synagogue’s facilities including the addition of a Mikva (one of the few in Atlanta) to be partially funded by Mikva USA. Future Plans Going forward, Anatoliy and Khano hope to strengthen KDCC’s commitment to serve the low income elderly and children. Several major growth initiatives are being launched.

To ensure that both the children and elderly client population have improved facilities, KDCC is adding a Health & Wellness Center on its main campus. The facility will include swimming pool, fitness center and multi-use gymnasium. A building permit has already been secured for this project.

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Given its breadth of senior services, KDCC is taking the next logical step by looking to expand into housing for low income elderly. Their vision is to develop an ‘international village’ at the property adjacent to the current Norcross headquarter. Here, low income seniors will be able to ‘live, play and age in place’ in a facility that is designed with their lifestyle needs in mind. This $40 million project, potentially housing as many 530 low income elderly residents, is currently undergoing permitting process.

Closing Thoughts It was a wonderful experience to meet and learn about this unique group of Jews. Their dedication to Judaism, community service and giving back can serve as an inspiration to many. Realizing that they arrived in Atlanta not speaking English and unfamiliar to Southern customs, it is truly amazing what dedication and perseverance can accomplish. It’s almost like G-d were lending a helping hand. Those wishing to learn more could Google King David Community Center.

Al Shams is a Sandy Springs resident, a former CPA and an investment professional with more than 35 years industry experience.

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Thus is the story of the current headquartered location of King David Community Center (KDCC). KDCC is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that provides care services directed toward two of society’s most vulnerable segments: low income elderly and children (especially those from low income families). Anatoliy currently serves as KDCC’s President while Khano is its Executive Director.

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Some Solace in the Murder of the Three Israelis OUR POPULATION IS SMALL IN NUMBERS, BUT TREMENDOUS IN STRENGTH

BY RACHEL LAVICTOIRE

AJT CONTRIBUTOR All day, I’ve been struggling to sit down and write this article. Not because I was avoiding work or busy with other things, but solely because of how difficult I knew this would be.

All over the world, there are people in situations similar to mine—writers, rabbis, teachers, and parents—and we’ve all been tasked with the daunting responsibility to address our communities in light of the recent events in Israel. The situation overseas is impossible to ignore, but it’s also certainly not easy to talk about.

A few weeks ago, on Thur., June 12, three Israeli teenagers were kidnapped on their way home from school. One of their fathers reported his son missing the next morning and the police search began promptly. The car that had been used in the kidnapping was discovered early that morning, but the boys themselves were still no where to be found.

It wasn’t until last Mon., June 30, that a civilian search group spotted the bodies in an area between two Palestinian towns near Hebron. A nation livened by hopeful prayer was immediately transformed into one struck with both grief and anger.

The boys were Naftali Frankel, Gilad Shaar, and Eyal Yifrach. Eyal was the oldest of the bunch at 19 years old – Naftali and Gilad were both 16. They all went to school together, and they were all good kids.

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But this isn’t a news report. Rather, my goal here is to provide some form of solace—for my audience, as well as for myself. These boys were my age.

The fact that their lives were ended so early, and by such tragic events, is… well, there are no words. There is truly nothing that could be said that might diminish the horror of the situation.

However, I think some comfort can be found in the world’s reaction to such an event.

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Hours after the boys’ bodies were found, Israeli Prime Minister, Binyamin Netanyahu, released a statement saying, “our hearts bleed, the entire nation cries.” While this is a remarkable thing – that the entire country of Israel cared so deeply for the three boys – it doesn’t even begin to cover the breadth of the situation. In response to this tragedy, hundreds of thousands of people worldwide came together to both celebrate the lives and mourn the deaths of Naftali, Gilad, and Eyal.

The support didn’t go unnoticed – Gilad’s father openly thanked the world for its support: “Our Jewish

people, we love you with all our heart, we feel your warm-heartedness to the bottom of our hearts and it reaches our children. This is what gives us strength. Thanks to your prayers, our Jewish people, all of us are strong…

We are going through difficult times.

I want to embrace the Jewish people with an embrace of gratitude, and embrace of thanks, an embrace of prayer.

You are giving us strength and resolve in these days, and we are transmitting all this positive energy to our Gilad.

Gilad is strong as are his two friends.”

This week’s Torah portion, specifically, has little relevancy here; but what is important is the section of the Torah we’re currently reading, and have been reading for some months now. It was back in January that we read the story of the Exodus. G-d took the Jewish people out of Egypt, saved them from their lives of slavery, and destroyed the Egyptians in the Red Sea. He promised the Israelites a homeland and since then, Moses has been leading the people through the desert. They’ve suffered famines and grown angry; they’ve built sanctuaries and won wars; they’ve faced deaths and also celebrations. And yet, the Israelites are still in the desert. No one said the journey would be easy.

This is the strength that Mr. Shaar spoke of, the undying strength of the Jewish people. Naftali, Gilad, and Eyal were killed because they were Jewish.

They’ve joined the long list of martyrs throughout our history and unfortunately, we all know they won’t be the last. But being Jewish has never been “easy,” and has always required us to come together and to have faith—as the Israelites did—that one day we will see a brighter future. Our population is small in numbers, but tremendous in strength. We will get through this together just as we have gotten through the countless tragedies that polluted our incredible history. Just as Mr. Shaar said, “We are believers and the children of believers. We believe that everything G-d does, He does for the good.”

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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Shirley Shapiro Sonenshine

Rose Caroline Sugarman

Mrs. Shirley Shapiro Sonenshine, 79 of Atlanta passed away on Sat., June 28 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Atlanta. Shirley was born in Augusta, Ga and grew up in Wagener, S.C. where she graduated from Wagener High School. Shirley was preceded in death by her parents, Myer and Fannie Shapiro and her husband Phil Sonenshine of Charleston, S.C. where they lived for 20 years. She was a member of Haddassah and loved to play Mah Jong. She was a member of Congregation Or Hadash Synagogue in Atlanta. She is survived by her children, Debra Cohen of Marietta and Hal Cohen of Augusta; grandchildren Halye Cohen and Alex Cohen of Augusta, brothers and sisters-in-law Gerald and Rhoda Shapiro and Hyman and Loretta Shapiro, all of Atlanta; and many nieces and nephews. Graveside Funeral Services were held on Mon., June 30 at Magnolia Cemetery. Pallbearers were Maury Shapiro, Ross Shapiro, Dave Shapiro, Nan Salberg, Matt Shapiro, Ron Topper, Jeffrey Foreman. Memorial contributions may be made to Wounded Warrior Project, 4115 Columbia Road, Suite 5-333, Martinez, GA 30907. Funeral arrangements by Elliott Sons Funeral Home, (706) 868-9637.

Rose Caroline Sugarman, died peacefully and gracefully in her sleep at her home in Atlanta on Fri., June 27, after an eight-month battle with a brain tumor. Rose would have been seven on her next birthday, Aug., 6. Throughout her life, and especially during illness, Rose brought joy to and was surrounded by loving family and friends. Her parents made it a priority to make every day a great day, which with Rose’s loving nature, strength and determination, beautiful smile and big belly laugh was very easy. Rose was a caring, considerate and fun sister and friend. She loved art projects, rainbows and being on the move.

Running, jumping and flying through the monkey bars were some her favorite activities. Recently, she won hundreds of games of Uno and reveled in piñatas, ice cream and chocolate.

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Sylvia Weinberg Friedberg 95, Atlanta

Sylvia Weinberg Friedberg, age 95, a native of Atlanta, died June 25. She was a devoted wife of 72 years and a constant companion to her husband, Leonard, who died February 15 of this year. She dearly cherished and adored him and is beside him once again. Sylvia is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Steve and Nancy Friedberg, Atlanta; son and daughter-in-law, Drs. Howard and Andrea Friedberg, Philadelphia; grandchildren: Mandy Katz, Dr. Jenni (Brian) Swenson-Friedberg, Andy “Scooter” Friedberg, Jessica (Doug) Smith and Allison Friedberg; great-grandchildren: Olivia, Simone, Jillian, Noah and Joshua. Sylvia was preceded in death by her daughter, Joan Segal, of blessed memory. Sylvia was predeceased by all of her 12 brothers and sisters.

Sylvia was a graduate of Girls High School. She was a domestic engineer during the earlier years and went back to work at Ahavath Achim Synagogue, where she was affectionally known as “Synagogue Sylvia” until her retirement. Sylvia’s immense empathy for others, great sense of humor, charm and personality endeared her to a diverse set of friends and individuals who she encountered during her lifetime. Her unconditional love and life lessons touched her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was loved, admired and adored by her family and friends. She will be eternally missed and forever remembered by all. She always unselfishly did little things for others to enrich their lives and she generously devoted numerous hours to many service organizations, as well as, individuals of all ages, backgrounds and faiths. Sylvia was a charming, beautiful, proud, and strong woman who never hesitated to tell it like it is. Her old fashioned values have influenced others over many decades and at least three generations. Sign online guest book at www.edressler.com. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Ahavath Achim Synagogue, 600 Peachtree Battle Avenue, N.W., Atlanta, Georgia 30327. A graveside service was held Friday, June 27 at “high noon” (12:00 p.m.) at Arlington Memorial Park with Rabbi Laurence Rosenthal officiating.

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

Alta Saltzman 103

Alta Saltzman aged 103, died on Sunday, June 22. Beloved wife of the late Avraham Saltzman. Devoted mother of the late Lydia (late Alfred) Lewin.

Cherished grandmother of Scott (Stacy) Lewin and Howard (Stephanie) Lewin. Loving Bubby of Sara, Alex, Aaron and Laura Lewin. Graveside Services and Interment were held at New Light Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Ralph Schugar Chapel, Inc. www.schugar.com

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Her father summarizes Rose this way: run, climb, swing my girl, best sister-friend, off to play carry you always Surviving Rose are her parents, Jeffrey and Shannon Sugarman and her five year-old sister Ella Sugarman, all of Atlanta; grandparents Beth and Edward Sugarman of Atlanta and Sandra and David Gustafson of Amston, Connecticut; aunts, uncles and cousins, Pam Sugarman, Tom and Daniel Rosenberg of Atlanta and Susan and David and Sydney, Adam and Rachel Kirsch of Durham, North Carolina. Funeral services were held on Mon., June 30 at 2 p.m. at Temple Sinai. Rabbis Alvin Sugarman, Brad Levenberg and Philip Kranz officiated. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Ian’s Friends Foundation (www.iansfriendsfoundation.org), Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta (www.choa.org), or a charity of your choice. Please sign online guestbook: www.edressler.com. Dressler’s Jewish Funeral Care (770) 451-4999.

Helen Marie Stern 58, Sandy Springs

Helen Marie Stern, 58, of Sandy Springs, died on Sat., June 28. Daughter of Marjorie Gross Stern and Samuel Marion Stern, she was a true Renaissance woman interested in all of the Arts, travel, and especially the movies. Helen was an avid volunteer and worked tirelessly on behalf of the Atlanta Jewish Film Festival. She was the recipient of both the Lifetime Achievement Award and the Helen Goldstein Volunteer of the Year Award from Brandeis National Committee. Helen was a volunteer for the Jewish Federation, Hadassah, and the Pomegranate Guild. A graduate from the University of Florida, she was a banker professionally and retired from Wachovia. A lifelong learner, Helen attended the Melton School of adult education. Known for her beautiful handiwork, including knitting and crocheting, she enjoyed the John Campbell Folk Art School in N.C. Helen was a passionate lover of animals and never met a dog who wasn’t immediately friendly to her. She is survived by her cousins, Virginia and Saul Milton and their family; additional cousins; and her close friends: Linda and Bruce Beeber, and Debbie and Anthony Levinson.

The family is grateful to Weinstein Hospice and her wonderful caregivers, Karimah Abdul-Jabbar and Mavalee Mattis. An online guestbook is available at www.edressler.com. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the charity of one’s choice. Graveside service was held on Sun., June 29, at Arlington Memorial Park in Sandy Springs, with Rabbi Analia Bortz officiating. Arrangements by Dressler’s Jewish Funeral Care (770) 451-4999.

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by David Benkof

Across 1. Pairs of tefillin are often kept in them 5. Zeydie, in Israel 9. Phobia of Hitler’s 13. Penzias who helped identify the Big Bang 14. The fact he’s a doctor, to many potential mother-in-laws 15. One way to access jewishvirtuallibrary.org 16. Broadway’s Bloom of 2001 18. Keep the mezuzah from your previous house, e.g.

19. Call it a day?

20. Source of joy for Matt Drudge 21. Taught the Torah portion in a boring manner 22. Robert who’s president of the American Jewish University 24. Finds intimidating, as conversion to Judaism 25. “All-of-a-Kind Family” loc.

26. Mel Gibson, on July 28, 2006 27. “The Promised Land” autobiographer Mary 30. The third one lasted 12 years 31. “Party” for Sen. Bernie Sanders 34. Patriarch or president 35. SodaStream factory location ___ Adumim 36. AIPAC and J Street have one 37. Tchelet, e.g.

38. Famous black convert of 1961 39. “___ the Jewish people suffered enough?”

40. Yiddish word that goes with shep, not shlep 42. “Family ___” (Alex Borstein show) 43. Garden type in a 1991 Broadway

musical starring Mandy Patinkin 44. Some builders of the Holy Temple 47. Something to cover at a shiva house 48. Israeli oasis Ein ___ 49. “___ Crowd” (book about prominent 19th century Jewish New Yorkers) 51. “Let’s Make ___” (game show of Canadian Jew Monty Hall) 52. It may contain poppy seeds 54. Streisand role of 1983 55. Dog food whose spokesman was once Lorne Greene 56. It was once known as the “Jewish Lake” 57. “Gimme ___” (Cry from a Brandeis cheerleader) 58. “Mila 18” author Uris 59. Riding on the Altalena

kosher slaughter 41. “Make ___ that has room for a mattress” (line from a Jewish Moroccan folk tale) 42. Kind of Bible 43. Picked a view on the “Who is a Jew?” controversy 44. Philip Glass concern 45. Acts like the MGM lion 46. Essman who shared a first name with her character on “Curb Your Enthusiasm” 47. Poet Angelou who served on the board of the U.S. Holocaust museum 48. Jewish Olympian swimmer Garret Weber-___ 50. Reform Judaism’s ___ Hirsch School of Education 52. Stanley Kubrick computer that asked, “What are you doing, Dave?”

53. Brooklyn kosher restaurant “___ for Two Lite”

Last week’s answers

Shabbat Candle Lighting Times shabbat blessings 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.

Birth Announcements Weddings Bar/Bat Mitzvahs Celebrations of all types Anniversaries

Blessing for the Wine Baruch Atah A-do-nai, El-o-hei-nu Meelech Haolam, Borei p’ri hagafen

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

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27. “___ thou shalt love the Lord thy God...” (part of the Sh’ma) 28. Knesset vote 29. Many Hasidic women learned about the Torah through it 30. Kibbutz ___ Rachel 32. Second-worst dreidel spin 33. Substance unfortunately sprayed on new Moroccan-born Israelis in the 1950s 35. “Religulous” star Bill 36. St. Louis-born mystery writer Kellerman 38. Torah, e.g.

39. Part of the Talmud that deals with

Down 1. Moses, in the basket 2. Lag Ba’Omer projectile 3. “Shalom Jewish ___” (actual name of a lawn ornament) 4. The esoteric way to interpret a Jewish text 5. Shootings like the one in Overland Park, Kansas on April 13, 2014 6. “An evildoer hearkens to the language of violence; ___ lends an ear to destructive language.”

(Proverbs 17:4) 7. Shekel alternative 8. Solicit for Federation 9. “We ___” (old UJA slogan) 10. Israel and Egypt

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11. Stops being usable as dough for matzah 12. Died like Beatles manager Brian Epstein 15. The Wall Street Journal called her “a cross between Henry Kissinger and Minnie Mouse” 17. Emmy host who famously referred to her audience as “a room full of Jews” 21. Salsa or Hora 23. Year BCE that Tiberius began to rule Rome 24. Forward quality 26. Measurement of the records the Nazis kept about the Holocaust

Praise to You, Eternal our God, Sovereign of the Universe, Creator of the fruit of the vine.

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

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