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FIDF recently received Charity Navigator’s Highest 4-Star Rating for the 4th consecutive year, a feat only 7% of charities receive, meaning that FIDF “outperforms most other charities in America.”

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Photo credit: Greg Mooney 1) Participants of the FIDF 2014 Atlanta Gala Dinner at the Georgia Aquarium 2) Fred and Diane Shaftman 3) Wendy Yaniv, parent of an IDF Lone Soldier, Tova Cohen, Renee Rosenheck, and Tali Barel, parent of an IDF Lone Soldier 4) Founder of the Georgia Aquarium, Bernie Marcus, with Billi Marcus 5) FIDF IMPACT! Scholarship recipient Karina Shatainluf and FIDF IMPACT! Scholarship donor Lindy Shallcross 6) Former Israeli Ambassador to the United States, Daniel Ayalon 7) FIDF National Board Member and Chairman of the Southeast Region, Garry Sobel, and Lt. Avihai Rigbi, honoring the fallen soldiers

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GOOD NEWS MADE IN THE JEWISH STATE THIS PAST WEEK

Huge expansion to Jerusalem hospital. Jerusalem’s Shaare Zedek Medical Center is to increase in size from 42 acres to 82 acres, allowing it to triple its scope. In the near term, three new buildings have been approved for medical research, emergency services and staffing needs. The hospital has the highest growth rate in Israel.

Israeli Arab entrepreneurs get more help. The Israeli government is offering promising Israeli Arab entrepreneurs and scientists 200 hours of free business consulting, plus research and development grants of up to 85 percent of the funding required to produce their new ideas in the lab.

The first female Bedouin doctor is Israeli. Israel’s Dr. Rania Okby, a specialist in maternal fetal medicine, is the first female Bedouin doctor in the world and a role model for Bedouin women in Israel.

Nigeria thanks Israeli offer to help locate abducted schoolgirls. Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan welcomed the offer by Israel’s Prime Minister to send a team of counterterrorism experts to assist in the search and rescue operations for nearly 200 Christian schoolgirls kidnapped by Islamic terrorists, in Boko Haram.

Israel’s MDA offers Turkey help in mining disaster. Israel’s emergency service Magen David Adom has offered the Turkish Red Crescent assistance after an explosion and fire in a coalmine in the town of Soma that

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Transforming phone camera imaging. Israeli startup Corephotonics has developed a dual-lens phone camera that can produce crystalclear images on a smartphone even when the zoom function is used. It uses two 13-megapixel lenses with their own sensors, thus improving low-light performance and producing cleaner images.

Turning waste into energy in North Carolina. Israel’s Bluesphere is to construct a 5.2-megawatt power plant in Charlotte, North Carolina, with the fuel for the plant coming from organic waste from the city’s landfill site.

Tourism at new record levels. The number of tourists visiting Israel in April was a record-breaking 385,000 – 9% more than in Apr 2013. Even after accounting for the Passover/ Easter effect, the increase was still 5%. Over 1 million tourists have visited Israel in 2014 – 16% more than in 2013.

NBA star Stoudemire leads academy in Tel Aviv. Basketball star Amar’e Stoudemire is hosting a sports camp in Israel this summer. Stoudemire reconnected with his Jewish roots in recent years. He has married under a chuppah, made pilgrimage to Israel, met Shimon Peres, and applied for dual Israeli citizenship.

Finance raised to drill Leviathan gas. The developers of Israel’s massive natural gas deposits at the Leviathan field have successfully raised the $2billion necessary to continue the project. Leviathan’s 18 trillion cubic feet of gas should start flowing in 2016, ensuring Israel’s future energy requirements are secure.

Green Eilat “saves” hundreds of birds. The recent sudden heat wave affecting the Middle East took its toll on migrating Corncrakes as they ran out of fat and muscle during their flight from Africa to Europe and Asia. Luckily they were able to reach Eilat – the first patch of green habitation after endless deserts.

Israeli teens take another top international physics prize. Pupils from Ilan Ramon Youth Physics Center in Beer-Sheva have won their 45th prize in the “First Step to Nobel Prize in Physics” competition. Israel has won the most prizes since the US-based competition began in 2007 – more than the USA, Russia, South Korea etc.

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Israeli Consulate Celebrates 66th Independence Day with Georgia Governor Nathan Deal GEORGIA RANKS EIGHTH IN NATION FOR TRADE WITH ISRAEL SPECIAL FOR THE AJT

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n Sun., May 18, the Consulate General of Israel to the Southeast and guest of honor, Georgia Governor Nathan Deal, celebrated Israel’s 66th Independence Day with a reception at The Temple in Atlanta. The event brought together members of the Atlanta area religious, political,

bus State University President Tim Mescon.

Joined at the event by First Lady Sandra Deal, Governor Deal praised the relationship between the Georgia and Israeli business communities, referencing Georgia’s rank as eighth in the nation for trade with Israel. In June, Governor Deal will make his first visit to Israel as governor to lead an economic mission of Georgia’s top business leaders.

On behalf of the government of Israel, Consul General Opher Aviran welcomed Governor Deal and the First Lady to Israel, saying, “During your visit to Israel, I hope that—apart from the visits to the holy sites of Jerusalem and the business meetings—you will interact with the Israeli people face-to-face, see their love for the United States, their thirst for peace and security and their passion for education, the key component to creating the next generation of global citizens.”

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academic, business, and cultural communities for an evening honoring the great relationship between the State of Georgia and the State of Israel on the occasion of Israel’s 66th birthday.

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Attendees included Attorney General Sam Olens, Commissioner Brenda Fitzgerald, Commissioner Gary Black, Georgia Bureau of Investigation Director Vernon Keenan, American-Israel Chamber of Commerce (AICC) President and CEO and Chairman of the Board, Shai Robkin and Joel Neuman, and Colum-

While in Israel, in addition to business meetings in Tel Aviv and visits to the holy sites in Jerusalem, Governor Deal will travel to Yad Vashem, the World Center for Holocaust research, documentation, education, and commemoration, with Georgia Commission on the Holocaust Executive Director Sally Levine.

The Governor is also expected to meet with members of the Atlanta Jewish community who will be in Israel as part of the Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta’s 2014 Community Mission trip, as well as with members of the Georgia International Law Enforcement Exchange (GILEE) who will be in Israel for the organization’s 23rd mission to Israel.

Editor’s note: For more, contact Dena Weiss, Director of Public Affairs, Consulate General of Israel to the Southeast, (404) 487-6511; pr@atlanta.mfa. gov.il Photos this page and cover: Robb Cohen Photography

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AICC to host 13th Annual Eagle Star Awards NEW TOM GLASER LEADERSHIP AWARD TO BE ADDED THIS YEAR

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n June 11, the American – Israel Chamber of Commerce (AICC) will hold its 13th annual Eagle Star Awards Program. The Gala is AICC’s flagship community event honoring people and companies who have contributed the most to the Southeast – Israel economic/business relationship.

This year’s program will prove to be different in several ways. Tom Glaser, the chamber’s founder, retired in September and has been enjoying retirement in the North Georgia mountains. Shai Robkin has been selected to lead the organization and he plans to reveal several new initiatives. In recognition of Tom’s many contributions, a new award has been created, The Tom Glaser Leadership Award.

Consumer expert, Clark Howard, well known for uncovering excellent values, will be the emcee; Glen Lurie, President of AT&T Emerging Enterprises and Partnerships will be the keynote speaker. Lurie will discuss how innovation and high growth enterprises can be incubated within a large corporate entity.

About the Chamber

Established in 1992 with the goal of enhancing business relationships between the Southeast and Israel, the chamber now has more than 500 members. It is widely regarded as the most effective organization of its type in the US. It has been involved in more than one billion dollars of commercial transactions.

The Awards

The Tom Glaser Leadership Award will be given to Nachum Shamir, past president of Given Imaging. Shamir played a key role, along with the AICC, in locating Given’s US operations in Duluth. Given Imaging was recently purchased by Covidien for more than $800 million.

The Southeast Medical Service Association will receive the 2014 Community Partner Award. SEMSA provides a networking opportunity for medical device companies, inventors, physicians and investors. SEMSA and its officials have been active in the AICC for many years.

The Israeli Company of the Year Award will go to Vaya Pharma a specialty division of Enzymotec Ltd. The

company is active in discovery, development, manufacture and marketing of medicines that treat ADHD, early memory loss and high blood levels of triglycerides.

Caeserstone is an Israeli based manufacturer of premium quartz surfaces; they are the recipient of the Deal of the Year Award. Caeserstone will spend approximately $80 million on their first US manufacturing plant to be located near Savannah. The plant is expected to bring 180 jobs to Georgia and boost the company’s production by 50 percent.

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Lockheed Martin, the well known U.S. defense contractor, will be named U.S. Company of The Year. In April, Lockheed delivered the first of three C-130J Super Hercules transport aircraft to Israel. The Hercules holds a special place in the hearts of all Israelis; the airplane played a key role in the rescue of Israeli citizens from Entebee in 1976. In light of its growing relationship with Israel, Lockheed recently opened an office in the Jewish State.

AT&T Mobility, a leader in innovative communications technology will be the event host. Mobility seeks to dramatically cut development time for new technologies; it maintains development centers in Israel, Texas and California.

By all accounts the Gala looks to be an interesting and enjoyable event.

In a separate but related matter, in June, Governor Deal will lead a trade delegation of senior Georgia business leaders to Israel. The team will explore ways in which economic cooperation between the two states can be expanded.

In the last four years, economic activity between Georgia and Israel has seen dramatic growth. This mutually beneficial, job-creating relationship has been enhanced through the cooperation of the Governor’s office, The Consul General of Israel’s office and the American – Israel Chamber of Commerce.

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AICCSE.org; http://2014.eaglestargala.com Al Shams is a Sandy Springs resident, longtime member of B’nai Torah, a former CPA and an investment professional with more than 36 years of industry experience.

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Atlanta Honors the Soldiers of the IDF Ambassador Danny Ayalon, keynote speaker SPECIAL FOR THE AJT

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he Friends of the IDF (FIDF) Southeast Region hosted its 2014 Atlanta Gala Dinner, with over 400 FIDF supporters who gathered at the Georgia Aquarium and raised more than $450,000 for programs supporting the wellbeing of those who serve in the IDF. The gala featured activeduty Israeli soldiers, a special performance by the IDF Naval Ensemble, and honored the 24 Lone Soldiers from Atlanta who left their families and friends to make Aliyah (move to Israel) and join the IDF. Former Israeli Ambassador to the United States, Danny Ayalon, who served as the keynote speaker, explained: “Not only do the soldiers of the IDF protect the citizens of Israel, but also Jews around the world. In addition, your commitment to FIDF in Atlanta and the Southeast Region will forever strengthen the bond between Israel, the soldiers, and your community.”

The gala focused on three lifechanging FIDF programs: the Lone Soldiers Program, the IMPACT! Scholarship Program, and the AdoptA-Brigade Program.

The Lone Soldiers Program supports IDF soldiers, with no immediate family living in Israel, financially, socially, and emotionally during their military service.

The IMPACT! Program provides IDF combat soldiers, who have completed their military service, but cannot afford the cost of higher education with the opportunity to attend college. The students must complete 130 hours of community service for every year of their scholarship.

Scholarship recipient Karina Shatainluf, originally from Kazakhstan, made Aliyah with her family in 1994.

She served in an IDF observation post overlooking the Gaza Strip. She is currently studying biology at Ariel University with the help of her scholarship from the IMPACT! Recently, the FIDF Southeast Region adopted the IDF Combat Intelligence Corps as part of the FIDF Adopt-A-Brigade Program. This program allows supporters to closely connect with IDF soldiers, providing financial aid for soldiers in-need and their families, supporting Lone Soldiers, sponsoring general wellbeing activities, and granting scholarships.

Lieutenant Avihai Rigbi, a Platoon Commander in the IDF Combat Intelligence Corps, spoke movingly about his experiences serving in the IDF and about the impact of FIDF’s support. Avihai also reflected on recently losing his good friend and brother-in-arms, Captain Tal Nachman z”l, who was killed while on a mission near the security fence in the northern Gaza Strip.

The IDF Naval Ensemble, which performed at the event, features four talented young Israeli soldiers who regularly perform on army bases, in major ceremonies and at special events throughout Israel. At the gala, the Naval Ensemble moved the audience to sing along with popular and traditional Israeli songs.

“What a wonderful night! The pro-Israel community should be very proud of how they responded with their support for the brave men and women serving in the IDF. I find myself being inspired each time I hear the stories of our soldiers, their dedication and their sacrifices. The work of FIDF is so important to each soldier as they protect the Jewish State of Israel,” said Executive Director of the FIDF Southeast Region, Seth Baron.

Special guests at the gala also included FIDF National Director and CEO, Maj. Gen. (Res.) Yitzhak (Jerry) Gershon, and FIDF National Board Member and Chairman of the Southeast Region, Garry Sobel. The gala was co-chaired by Aviva and Eyal Postelnik and Helen and David Zalik, and the host committee chair was Felicia Voloschin.

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1- FIDF National Board Member and Chairman of the Southeast Region, Garry Sobel, and Lt. Avihai Rigbi, honoring the fallen soldiers 2- FIDF National Board Member and Chairman of the Southeast Region, Garry Sobel, Founder of the Georgia Aquarium, Bernie Marcus, Executive Director of the FIDF Southeast Region, Seth Baron, and his wife Susan Baron 3- Former Israeli Ambassador to the United States, Danny Ayalon 4- FIDF IMPACT! Scholarship recipient Karina Shatainluf and FIDF IMPACT! Scholarship donor Lindy Shallcross 5- FIDF IMPACT! Scholarship recipient Karina Shatainluf and FIDF IMPACT! Scholarship donor Lindy Shallcross Photo credit: Greg Mooney

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osh Chodesh Sivan begins on May 30. Enchanted Key #10-Meditation is this month’s focus. According to the Book of Formation, Sivan is associated with walking. This references both the physical and spiritual act that suggests forward movement or progression.

We were given the Torah in the month of Sivan as a guiding tool to prevent us from walking in circles.

If we study and follow the teachings, we will continue to progress, elevate our souls, our connection to each other and to the Divine. Halacha, or the Code of Jewish Law, is the collected body of Jewish religious laws from the Torah. The word, halacha, stems from the same root as walking. So we can connect walking and meditation.

For a walking meditation, set the intention, along with the physical path. Chart a route to complete or walk for a pre-determined period of time. We can clear our heads and return to tasks with fresh eyes. Chant the words, “clear, clear, clear,” while walking or “peace,” or “calm,” or whatever word you’d like to substitute instead. Breathing also becomes rhythmic. Alternatively, choose to ponder a specific issue and allow the swirl of thoughts to move you past a block. An empty mind is not required for this kind of meditation. It is different, however, from thinking in which you are actively engaged in problem solving or retrieving information. During meditation we become an empty vessel to receive whatever inspiration occurs.

Some people have an unconscious aversion to meditation because it was begun as a Hindu practice. The literature portrays it as the road to enlightenment, along with personal sacrifice and prayer. Even today, meditation conjures the image of yogis sitting cross-legged on a cushion, fingers to thumb, incense burning, with citar music playing in the background. While this is an effective way to meditate, it’s not the only way. Our siddurim are filled with opportunities for silent meditation.

Meditation practices can include walking, singing, chanting, breath work or attention on an object, such as a candle flame, to be still and direct our energies inward.

A common use of meditation, today, is to reduce stress and anxiety through training the body and mind to respond to relaxation cues. This can be challenging in the continuous flurry of life. Anyone can meditate on

a mountaintop. We master the skill of meditation when we create a silent internal space in the midst of noise and chaos.

light dance on the waves. You feel the ahhhh throughout your body.

You’re doing it just right.

During the month of Sivan we are put to the task of seeking out the Divine sparks that have fallen into our material world and uplifting them.

We continue to move forward in this world, toward infinite progression in the World to Come. Even though that is viewed as eternal Shabbat rest, there is still a sense of advancing from “strength to strength.”

Which form of meditation are you willing to try, as you gather those Di-

Chanting a nigun, a musical, mystical Hasidic melody without lyrics, can create a trance-like state of meditation. The singsong repetition of sounds, such as bim bam or diddy di, is often accompanied by swaying and, in combination, produces an altered state. Dividing a congregation in half, to chant SHA and LOM becomes a group meditative experience.

Participants tune themselves, as instruments, to the musical notes and align with the vibration of peace.

Lighting the Shabbat candles is a meditative act. The three circles summon the essence of Shabbat, first through the body, then the mind and then spirit. Focusing on the flame illuminates the soul and paves the way for the second soul we receive each Shabbat.

Stillness may be achieved by attention to the breath that moves in and out of our bodies, naturally. Focusing on the breath and altering it, to slow and deepen it is akin to disarming a blaring alarm. Remember who sets off those alarms? Critical Dragon.

Another form of meditation is writing. When we explored Key #3-Journaling, we discussed the unconscious material that appears on the page and points us in the direction of our dreams.

Whether intentionally meditating or not, we spend about 3-4 hours of every waking day in trance. This occurs any time that we’re engaged in repetitive actions that don’t require full attention, like doing the dishes, driving the same path every day (although I don’t recommend trancing out while driving) or standing in the shower. No Dragon chatter justifying plopping in front of the TV and calling it “meditation time.” That’s relaxation, which can shift focus away from stressors, but it’s not meditation.

Worried that you can’t meditate?

Imagine yourself on a beach, warmed by the sun, yet with a cool breeze.

The air is fresh and seagulls squawk in the distance. You watch the sun-

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For today, let’s uncover a couple findings that support this belief. If you are interested in weight loss results and long term wellness these will be of interest to you: 1. A study performed by the Department of Translational Biomedicine at the School of Engineering and Physical Sciences, Heriot-Watt University Edinburgh involved just 15 minutes of whole-effort exercise over a period of two weeks. The conclusion of the researchers: “The efficacy of a high intensity exercise protocol, involving only 2500 calories of work each week, to substantially improve insulin action in young sedentary subjects is remarkable. This novel time-efficient training paradigm can be used as a strategy to reduce metabolic risk factors in young and middle aged sedentary populations who otherwise would not adhere to time consuming traditional aerobic exercise regimes.” This is a big deal.

These were young, healthy individuals. Insulin Sensitivity is central to the maintenance of healthy, body-fat levels. The impact of exercise focused on improving muscle quality is even more profound for more mature, out of shape individuals.

2. Researchers from Tufts University performed a strength training study that found improved muscle quality leads to not only decreased insulin resistance but also decreased systemic inflammation. Inflammation has been dubbed “the secret killer” and is seen by many in the medical community as the root cause of heart disease, stroke, and other ailments. Now we have evidence that muscle quality is not only important for weight control but can also help mitigate inflammation, arguably the most significant threat to your overall health.

There are many more benefits associated with improved muscle quality. These include an increase in metabolism, bone health, and overall energy and mood to name a few.

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Our personal training clients experience optimal results with just two, 20-minute workouts per week. In addition to breaking down the time barrier, there are minimum fitness level requirements with an approach that emphasizes effort over activity. In fact, there is really not much of a requirement. We have helped men and women from their teens into their 90’s along with severely deconditioned individuals.

“I have always exercised but with work and taxing two teenagers around from one activity to the next, it was hard to find time for myself.

The Exercise Coach has allowed me to fit in two workouts per week, during my workday. I was a little skeptical about seeing results with just two 20 min. workouts per week, but after 8 sessions, I feel great and can see that my goal areas are toning up! I recommend this to anyone who is looking for an alternative program that doesn’t require too much time and proves results,” says Michal B. To put it simply, The Exercise Coach® methodology is perfect and safe for anyone at any level of fitness.

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JF&CS Team Ups With Goizueta Business School

Emory MBA students focus their expertise on JF&CS’ GradWORKS program SPECIAL FOR THE AJT

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onsistently ranked among the top business schools in the world, Emory University’s Goizueta Business School has a reputation for developing future leaders who make a positive impact on society. Lynn Redd, President of Jewish Family & career

Rick Aranson, Chief Operating Officer, to develop a business strategy for the program as it is prepared for launch later this year.

“This process has taken our vision for GradWORKS and helped to formalize it and make it actionable,” said Aranson. “We look forward to providing this new service to the community over the next 12 months.

We are also in the process of designing a test pilot program that we intend to launch before the end of the year.”

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The team of students focused their expertise on GradWORKS, a program being re-energized in JF&CS’ Career Services – Tools for Employment division. GradWORKS will provide an array of resources for recent college graduates who are looking for employment. The students selected this particular program because it deeply resonated with them, as they are all fairly recent college graduates who understand the struggles of finding a job. Together, the team worked with Arvin Goldberg, Director of Tools for Employment, and

eta’s Servant Leadership Internship Program beginning a project with JF&CS. “We are most grateful to Ellen Williams from Goizueta’s Social Enterprise program and to Ellen Macht, student advisor on the project,” Aranson said. “We are excited to continue this relationship and to see what the future brings.”

Editor’s note: for more, please visit www.ytfl.org/gradworks or contact gradworks@jfcs-atlanta.org or (770) 677-9358.

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To gain a better understandThree of the Goizueta students with Rick Aranson at the 21st Annual Larry ing of the Bregman, M.D., Educational Conference. (L to R) Joseph Moore, broader Kathryn Gelder, Rick Aranson, Fatima Wyche. array of JF&CS’ Services (JF&CS), learned of a pro- services and so they could view the gram offered by the school, Goizu- organization as more than just a eta Nonprofit Consultants (GNC), business project, the students voldesigned to assist metro Atlanta unteered at the 21st Annual Larry nonprofit organizations with social Bregman, M.D., Educational Conferenterprise projects. The program ence. Bregman, a program for adults provides selected nonprofits with a with developmental disabilities, their team of graduate students to focus families and their caregivers, offers on key strategic opportunities and classes that emphasize topics such as challenges. being part of the community, being JF&CS applied for the program a self-advocate and living a healthy and after a highly competitive pro- lifestyle. This experience served as cess and significant vetting, they a window into the Developmental were chosen as one of four nonprofits Disabilities Services and gave the in the Atlanta area to benefit from students a hands on view of JF&CS’ the services of a GNC team. Four impact in the community.

Emory MBA students worked with Based on the success of the graduJF&CS throughout the winter and ate students, this summer will see an spring of 2014. undergraduate student from Goizu-

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MJCCA Wins Grants for Green Assessment of its Campus Assessment to be performed by Southface Energy Institute SPECIAL FOR THE AJT

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he Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta recently awarded the Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta (MJCCA) with a Grants to Green Campus Assessment, to “green” its buildings, site and operations at the MJCCA’s Zaban Park.

The assessment is a service that will be performed for the MJCCA by Southface Energy Institute. Through this process, Southface will identify high-impact opportunities for reducing operating costs and environmental impact. The MJCCA then looks forward to implementing Southface’s recommendations in an effort to support and maintain Environmental Sustainability Grants to Green provides environmentally focused knowledge and funding to strengthen nonprofits in the Atlanta region. The Grants to Green Campus initiative will further

the MJCCA’s commitment to transform how the agency operates and delivers services, establishing the MJCCA as a strong environmental steward and leader in the community and furthering its strategic plan for long-term financial sustainability.

said Luxenberg. “The Community Foundation’s generous support of the MJCCA will enable our agency to decrease unnecessary waste and expenses, enabling us to focus more resources on programs and services for our community members.”

Gail Luxenberg, CEO of the MJCCA said, “We look forward to partnering with Southface, through the Community Foundation and becoming an environmentally responsible agency.” Luxenberg continued, “We are continuously working with the agency’s staff and management team to ensure the agency is using best practices in its facilities, programs and community involvement to implement additional greening opportunities.”

Luxenberg continued, “The MJCCA is more essential to the community than ever before, serving more

“After the assessment is completed, the MJCCA’s Governance Board will determine which recommendations to implement, and ensure that adequate funding is secured,”

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enAble Hosts Wine Auction

All Proceeds to Fund and Maintain Programs for Persons with Disabilities SPECIAL FOR THE AJT

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n Tues., June 10, from 7:00 – 9:00 p.m., enAble of Georgia, an organization that provides residential, vocational and day-employment services to adults with disabilities, will host a Summer Wine Auction at the Muse & Co. Gallery (23 Oak Street, Roswell).

The evening will include: a variety of wines, heavy hors d’oeuvres, music, and a live auction. The money raised will help to maintain and expand vital programs for persons with disabilities. enAble’s Summer Wine Auction invites wine aficionados as well as first-timers for an evening of fun and an opportunity to win bids on exotic wines and related vacations. A wine expert will lead the evening’s wine auction and will acquaint the audience with the qualities of the wines being auctioned.

Mark & Kay Lewington will serve as Chairpersons of this year’s exciting Wine Auction.

“We invite those who are part of the special needs community, and those who just enjoy a great bottle of wine, to attend an enjoyable summer evening at enAble’s Summer Wine Auction 2014,” said Mark Lewington.

“We are thrilled to have the beautiful venue, Muse & Co. Art Gallery, as this year’s home to our auction.” “enAble continues to operate 18 high-quality group homes, and three day-employment centers throughout Fulton County,” explains Mark. “enAble has been there for persons with disabilities since 1979, and we plan to increase our program offerings significantly in 2014 as the need continues to grow for those we serve.”

“We currently serve more than 100 people at enAble, and each of them is special, unique, and talented in some extraordinary way,” said Harry Stern, enAble CEO. “The dedicated staff at enAble manages everything for its participants and residents – from good hygiene to healthy meals, from ensuring the right medications to socialization and outings.”

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MJCCA’s 2014 Spring Pickle-Ball Tournament

PLAYERS AGED 13-80 CAME FROM NEAR AND FAR SPECIAL FOR THE AJT

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ickle-Ball players from across the southeast recently participated in a Pickle-Ball tournament at the MJCCA. Pickle-Ball is a cross between badminton, tennis, and ping-pong and is a fun game for all ages. The popular sport was designed to be easy to learn and play whether you are five, eighty-five or somewhere in between.

Editor’s note: for more, contact Jamie Perry, Mature Adult Program Coordinator at (678) 812-3799, or visit www. atlantajcc.org.

Top: Ken Lester, Jamie Perry Bottom: Sid Cojac Photo Credit: Shanna Levy

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Forty-two players traveled to the MJCCA for the tournament from near and far including: Chattanooga, Tenn; Tuscaloosa, Ala; Opelika, Ala; Lake Oconee, Ga; and Canton, Ga. Players’ ages ranged from 13 to 80.

Ken Lester did not play this time, due to injury, however he was awarded the sportsmanship award as a Thank You for all he has done to promote and grow Pickle Ball at the MJCCA.

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ORT Next Gen Group Honors Community Activist Leah Fuhr Award “pays tribute to the philanthropic spirit of Jewish Atlanta” SPECIAL FOR THE AJT

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n June 12, ORT’s Next Gen group will honor Jewish community volunteer, leader, activist and professional, Leah Fuhr, with its Second Annual Outstanding Community Leadership Award. The event will take place from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. at AA Synagogue in Buckhead, and will feature ORT Argentinean graduate, Rodrigo Romarowski, who will share his experience attending ORT’s acclaimed high school in Argentina and how this led him to be here in Atlanta today.

The Outstanding Community Leadership Award which, in 2013 was presented to Cobi Edelson Cohen, recognizes an individual between the ages of 25-45 for his or her role as a leader and active volunteer in charitable organizations. “ORT’s Next Gen group has been steadily growing over the past several years. Hosting this community event, which pays tribute to the philanthropic spirit of Jewish Atlanta, is a wonderful way to positively

contribute to the community, as well as give back to our organization,” says Jenna Shulman, ORT Atlanta Region Director.

Originally from Brooklyn, New York, Leah Fuhr has held a variety of leadership, volunteer and teaching positions since her teenage years. It was while attending Elon University in Burlington, NC, however, that Leah came to better understand her Jewish roots and Judaism became a prominent fixture in her life. By the time she graduated, she had learned many of the skills that have directed her to where she is today.

Armed with a degree in Education and experience with volunteering as President of Elon’s Hillel Chapter, Leah accepted a teaching position in Atlanta, which is where she moved in 2004. Since then, she has held a variety of teaching and leadership positions in Georgia, as well as San Francisco, and ultimately made her way back to the Atlanta community. In 2008, Leah first had the opportunity to do service

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trips to Tampa and New Orleans through Jewish Funds for Justice, as a volunteer. These trips, coupled with her first trip to Israel through Birthright in 2007, literally changed her, growing her passion to immerse in the Jewish community. It was at that time that she first attended a Limmud event and became a passionate volunteer where she learned many of her leadership skills.

Along with Limmud, another passion began as a volunteer chairing the young adult group at Ahavath Achim Synagogue (AA), where she volunteered for several years as well. It is no coincidence that today, Leah is wearing not one, but two professional hats in Atlanta’s Jewish community, serving as the Non-profit Manager of Limmud Atlanta and Southeast and, additionally, as the Youth Program Coordinator for Ahavath Achim (AA) Synagogue, where she is single-handedly building a youth community through educational, social and religious events. She is now leading them to become leaders.

Since transitioning her volunteer roles, Leah is now a valued member of a variety of organizations. Through J Street, she is a dedicated member of the Atlanta Steering Committee, promoting peace in Israel; American Jewish World Service (AJWS) allows her to help advocate for equal rights worldwide; at Jewish Family & Career Services (JFCS), she has served as a Project Leader through Volunteers in Action. She has also captained teams for Relay for Life (winning Top 50 Relay for Life Teams in 2006-07), raising $14,000 for the American Cancer Society.

Event Co-Chair, Dotan Harpak, said , “The thing that I like most about Leah is her strong commitment to the local Atlanta community, as well as to social justice and change. Leah is a caring and happy-to-help volunteer and I am always amazed at her willingness to help with every stage of the process: from leading large scale events as Limmud Fest to sitting at the sign-in table for J Street Atlanta - Leah is always there with that welcoming smile on her face! The Atlanta Jewish community is lucky to have such a wonderful and committed leader and friend, and I can’t think of anyone more deserving of this award.”

“I’m honored and humbled to be recognized by ORT in this way and

hope it will inspire others to become leaders in the community,” quotes Leah upon being asked to accept this honor.

ORT is proud to present Leah with this special community recognition.

Nikelle Klareich, ORT Next Gen President said, “...my primary focus is to make the people in my generation more aware of ORT. For some people, ORT is an organization for which their grandmothers volunteered. For many others, it is an organization they simply do not know well, if at all. I would like to see our Next Gen group grow and thrive, helping to spread not only the mission of ORT, but also become active volunteers and donors.”

“The Next Gen group is the future of the organization in Atlanta - it is important to cultivate them today to ensure a strong tomorrow. And I hope that in the process of celebrating such an incredible Jewish community leader, individuals who are less familiar with the organization will take the time to learn more about it.” Adds Marla Shainberg, Event Co-Chair, “I accepted the offer to co-chair this event because I am a big fan of Leah’s. At the time, I was not at all familiar with ORT’s mission. However, as I became entrenched in planning the event, I learned that ORT is committed to ‘educating people against all odds and obstacles.’ How apropos that ORT’s mission turned out to be completely aligned with my own longtime passion for education. Needless to say, I am now a big fan of ORT as well.”

ORT is the largest Jewish educational organization in the world, outside the government. With a presence in 56 countries around the world, ORT focuses on training students with the very best education in order to ensure their long-term success. The cuttingedge educational skills acquired at ORT schools, colleges and international programs enable over 300,000 students annually to attain successful careers, become community leaders and live independently.

Editor’s note: Tickets for the event are currently on sale for $36 ($45 at the door). To purchase, please visit www. ortatlanta.org/Leadership_Event.php or contact the ORT Atlanta Office at (404) 327-5266.

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The Epstein School’s Alumni Top Class of 2014’s Grads Five Outstanding Members of Class of 2010 Highlight the Epstein School’s Successes SPECIAL FOR THE AJT

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These achievements are truly extraordinary and a reflection that Epstein students are superbly prepared for life and academics in the high schools of their choice. Epstein’s innovative teaching techniques, paired with its language immersion curriculum, provide students with a rich academic foundation, individualized attention, and leadership skills.

Through 21st Century Learning, students develop skills that will help them succeed not only in higher education, but also in the job market of tomorrow. “Having information is not nearly as important as knowing how to use and that’s something our students excel at doing,” explains Head of School Stan Beiner. “When our eighth graders graduate, they leave with skills such as critical thinking, problem solving, independent learning, social thinking, innovation, collaboration, leadership and bilingual communication, which will carry them for a lifetime.”

The Epstein School has also been identified as an Education Innovator and a Blue Ribbon School by the United States Department of Education. Over the past five years, more than half the seventh graders tested qualified for the Duke University Talent Identification Program (TIP) for academically gifted and talented youth. This year, 17 seventh graders scored high enough on the ACT test to receive State Level recognition and/or be eligible to participate in their Center for Summer Studies or Academy for Summer Studies, and two qualified for Grand Level recognition.

Epstein alumni Class of 2010 from Left to Right Top: Mallory Harris (Valedictorian, STAR student and UGA Fellow, Dunwoody High School) David Zarge (Valedictorian, North Springs High School) Daniel Abravanel (Valedictorian, Weber High School) Steven Burgess (Salutatorian, North Springs High School) and Daniela Friedman (Salutatorian, Weber High School).

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uring the week of May 12, The Epstein School culminated its 40th birthday year with a school assembly in which they viewed three very different videos, and heard a 70’s rock anthem sung by Teresa Friedman and an impromptu choir of students. Everyone celebrated with ice cream.

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GHA Students Return from Senior Trip to Israel “Today was the beginning of the trip of a lifetime for me and my friends” SPECIAL FOR THE AJT

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hile most of the students at Greenfield Hebrew Academy (GHA) enjoyed the last day of the Pesach break, on April 23, the eighth graders headed to the airport for what proved to be the most exciting field trip of their lives: 16 days in Israel with daily blogs.

“When we got off the plane, I was in a state of shock. I immediately felt connected to the land of Israel. This trip has already been such a blessing for me, and I can’t wait to do all the exciting things we have planned!” --Levi Zindler

Years of lessons came alive for students as they toured the country. They began by visiting Beit Shearim, burial site of Rabbi Yehuda HaNasi, a familiar figure from Mishnah class, and then went to K’far Kedem for a Talmudic lesson and to experience life as it was 1800 years ago.

Beating the heat in the waterfalls of Ein Gedi, left to right: Sammy Frankel, Rem Hellman, Levi Zindler.

GHA students browsed at the outdoor market in Jerusalem, Machane Yehuda.

Heading off to a Bedouin camp on camels.

Prayer at the Kotel was a moving experience for the eighth graders.

Liana Slomka (left) and Jael Azani (right) know that everyday prayers about the wonders of creation are more intense when you’re overlooking the Ramon Crater.

Overlooking the Mediterranean above the grottoes of Rosh Hanikra, left to right: Shira Duke, Deborah Broyde, Ariel Sirota, Devorah Chasen, Nicole Dori, Jael Azani, Mrs. Debbie Bornstein, Rem Hellman, Nati Linsider.

Students spent Shabbat at Kibbutz Lavi. After Shabbat, students enjoyed listening to stories around a roaring bonfire. Students observed Yom Hashoah at a youth village called K’far Chassidim. They continued on to visit Atlit, the British detention camp that was the destination for so many European Jews seeking refuge after the Holocaust.

Moving south, the students visited the Dead Sea and Ein Gedi, where they hiked, splashed in a waterfall, and admired the natural beauty all around them. Students then arrived on camel at K’fr Hanokdim, a Bedouin village, and enjoyed their food and hospitality.

The next morning, they left for Masada, climbing the Roman siege ramp used by the invaders to overcome the Jews making their final stand at the top. As the sun rose, the eighth graders davened Shacharit and read from the Torah in the stone ruins.

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The eighth grade continued their journey up to Jerusalem, visiting the City of David, where they learned about the water tunnels used in ancient times.

At Emek Tzurim, students learned about archeology on the Temple Mount and had a chance to sort artifacts.

Sunday morning included a visit to Israel’s Holocaust museum, Yad Vashem and the Supreme Court building.

Yom Hazikaron, the day Israel remembers the soldiers who died to create and defend the land, was observed at the small village of Neve Illan and at Har Herzl, the cemetery for fallen soldiers.

The students’ gratitude for all those who sacrificed everything for the Jewish people burst into celebration at nightfall with Yom Ha’atzmaut, Israeli Independence Day. The eighth graders 16 visited the famous hidden bullet factory

in the Gush Etzion, where a Laundromat hid a concealed munitions factory for the liberation of Israel. They also saw Independence Hall, where Ben Gurion announced that the UN resolution acknowledging the new State of Israel had passed.

The final day of this adventure began at an army base for paratroopers, the very same base at which Molly Peled, one of GHA’s Hebrew teachers, had been stationed when she did her army service. After a tour and lunch, the group moved on to the hot springs of Chamai Yoav, and finished the day with zip-lining. Then, it was off to the

airport for the very long trip to Atlanta.

“At GHA, our love for Israel is so much a part of our school culture,” said Interim Head of School Leah Summers of the annual trip. “Through all their years here, our students learn so much about Israel as our spiritual homeland.

It is the perfect culmination to their eight or more years of studying Torah here to visit the place where it all happened, the source of so much of who they are as young Jews.”

Right: Tefillah as the sun rises over Masada

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Weber School Students Among Winners of RAVSAK’s Hebrew Poetry Contest “The Contest strengthens Jewish identity and connection to our shared heritage.”

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AVSAK: The Jewish Community Day School Network has selected four Weber School students as winners in their prestigious annual Hebrew Poetry Contest along with three honorable mentions. They are: Idan Livnat (1st place: high school, native), Ilan Palte (1st place: high school, non-native), Rachel Jones (2nd place: high school, non-native), Dotan Brown (honorable mention: high school, native) and Alan Ilyayev, Bonnie Simanov and Tova Beeber (honorable mentions: high school, non-native).

The contest is divided into six categories, one each for a native (i.e. a student with at least one Israeli parent) and a non-native Hebrew speaker in RAVSAK elementary schools (grades K-5), middle schools (grades 6-8), and high schools (grades 9-12). First-place entries receive an age-appropriate book in Hebrew and a $50 gift certificate to Sifriyat Ami, and all winners have their works highlighted on the RAVSAK website and in its prestigious journal HaYidion.

The RAVSAK Hebrew Poetry Contest is a unique opportunity for dayschool students to expand their ability to express themselves in Hebrew and increase their knowledge of Hebrew words and expressions. This year, RAVSAK provided schools with a curriculum of Hebrew poetry containing

poems ranging from the Tan”akh (acronym for Torah, Nevi’im (prophecies) and Ktuvi’im (the writings)) to contemporary Israel, complete with explanations and writing activities.

Renowned Hebrew poet Janice Silverman Rebibo, Senior Program Officer and Technology Director at Hebrew at the Center, served as judge for the 2014 contest.

“The RAVSAK Hebrew Poetry Contest not only helps students develop their Hebrew fluency and creativity, but strengthens their Jewish identity and connection to our shared heritage.

Using language skills developed in the classroom and/or at home, students become more connected to the expressive power of Hebrew and gain a stronger appreciation for Judaism,” said Dr. Marc N. Kramer, Executive Director of RAVSAK.

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Michael Altman Becomes Ameriprise JEWS MAKING NEWS Financial “Diamond Ring Club” Member COMPILED BY NOAH ALHADEFF SPECIAL FOR THE AJT

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ichael Altman, a Financial Advisor with Ameriprise Financial, has earned membership in the company’s Diamond Ring Club. Advisors earn this prestigious distinction by achieving years of consistently high performance that includes an exceptional commitment to financial planning and superior client service.

Being a part of the Ameriprise Financial Diamond Ring Club is considered a career milestone achievement; less than seven percent of the financial advisor group has earned the Diamond Ring distinction. Altman was one of only 75 advisors to achieve this status in 2013 and joins the 601 current Diamond Ring members.

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Allison Diamond Selected as University Fellow at the University of Alabama SPECIAL FOR THE AJT

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llison Diamond has been selected as one of 30 incoming freshman to be part of The University Fellows Experience at The University of Alabama, a subset of the Honors Program. Out of more than 620 applicants, The Honors College selected members who represent 15 different states and 33 different high schools.

Additionally, The University of Alabama has offered Diamond a Presidential Scholarship valued at $95,800, Julia & Arnold Teks Endowed Scholarship valued at $4,000, an Alumni Heritage Scholarship valued at $500, an Alumni Scholar Award valued at $4,000, an Engineering Tuition Supplement valued at $31,616, and an Engineering Scholarship valued at $10,000. Diamond also received the Comcast Leaders and Achievers Scholarship worth $1,000.

Diamond will be majoring in Environmental Engineering at The University of Alabama and has also been accepted into the STEM Pathway to the MBA Program through the Culverhouse College of Commerce and Business Administration.

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At Norcross High School Diamond was selected 2014 Outstanding Gifted Student of the year. Diamond is also an AP Scholar with Honors. She has served as Yearbook Editor-in-Chief, DECA Historian and the Boys Lacrosse Head Manager.

A Scholar Athlete, Diamond was a cheerleader at Norcross for three years and became an All-American Cheerleader her junior year. In addition, Diamond won Fantastic Freshman Award, English Honors Award, and the University of Georgia Certificate of Merit. The summer after her sophomore year Diamond attended Georgia Governor’s Honors Program as a communicative arts major and social studies minor.

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Diamond, a Girl Scout for 13 years, received the Girl Scout Gold Award for her Concussion Awareness Campaign as well as a $7,000 scholarship from Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta, and was chosen for the Miss Media Program of Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta.

The Diamond family are members of Temple Sinai. Also, Allison began her education as a student at the Davis Academy.

Amanda Peet Penning Children’s Book About Being Jewish

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andom House Children’s Books announced Tuesday that it will release “Dear Santa, Love Rachel Rosenstein,” a picture book that the actressplaywright collaborated on with her friend Andrea Troyer.

The story revolves around a young Jewish girl who wonders why Santa doesn’t visit her house. According to a statement Peet issued through Random House, she was inspired by her two children, who asked why the family didn’t have a Christmas tree or holiday lights. Peet says she wanted to write about the feeling of being “left out.”

Peet was born in New York City, the daughter of Penny (née Levy), a social worker, and Charles D. Peet, Jr., a corporate lawyer. Peet’s father is a Quaker and Peet’s mother is Jewish. Peet attended Friends Seminary, then studied history at and graduated from Columbia University.

Zach Braff to Star in His Own Kickstarter-Funded Film

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ach Braff is back again with a comedy-drama featuring the character Aidan Bloom (Braff), who at 35 seems to have the perfect life in “Wish I was Here.” But, as always, things aren’t as great as they look. Braff’s character does a bit of soul searching after learning that his father’s cancer has returned.

On top of that, Bloom aspires to be an actor, but as it is an unstable profession, he ends up not having enough money to send his kids to a private school. He does what any loving father would,he decides to home school his kids and learns a lot about his family in the process. The movie, already a success at 2014 Sundance Film Festival, will have a wide release beginning July 18.

Braff was born in South Orange, New Jersey. His father, Harold Irwin “Hal” Braff, is a trial attorney and sociology professor, and his mother, Anne Brodzinsky, worked as a clinical psychologist. Braff’s father was born into a Jewish family, and Braff’s mother, originally a Protestant, converted to Judaism before marrying his father. Braff has said that he had a “very strong Conservative/Orthodox upbringing;”; he became a Bar Mitzvah at Oheb Shalom Congregation, N.J.

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What Do We Take With Us into the Unknown?

Graduates, much like the Levites, dismantle their ‘home’ in order to rebuild AJT CONTRIBUTOR

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s the month of May comes to an end, so too does the seemingly endless list of graduations. Throughout these past few weeks, college seniors, high school seniors, eighth graders, and even—believe it or not—preschoolers have been closing the door on yet another stage of life, and cautiously moving onwards to the next.

For many, (maybe more so for the college graduates) this is a time of a sort of emotional tug-of-war. You’re excited to be in a more mature environment, but nervous to leave a comfortable home; excited to meet new people, but nervous to lose touch with best friends; and excited to take on new endeavors, but nervous for what failures might lay ahead.

In this week’s parshah, Naso, a census is taken of the holy tribe of Levi. All men eligible to transport the Tabernacle, those between the ages of thirty and fifty. The Jews at this time are still at Mount Sinai and G-d is instructing them on how to dismantle and transport the Tabernacle. This tribe, like our recent graduates, are uncertain as to how they can take something they find so valuable—something they’ve worked on at this one place with this one group of people—and take it with them as they journey on.

G-d instructs that the census be taken in two parts, counting each of the two Levite families separately and then adding them together. The parshah reads:

“Take a census of the sons of Gershon… They shall carry the curtains of the Mishkan and the Tent of Meeting, its coverings and the tachash skin covering overlaid upon it, and the screen for the entrance of the Tent of Meeting. The hangings of the courtyard, the screen at the entrance of the gate of the courtyard which is around the Mishkan and the alter, their ropes, [and] all the work involved … As for the sons of Merari… This is the charge of their burden for all their service in the Tent of Meeting: the planks

of the Mishkan, its bars, its pillars and its sockets. The pillars of the surrounding courtyard, their sockets, their pegs, and their ropes, all their implements for all the work involved” (Numbers 4:22-32).

If we imagine, for now, that each graduating class is the collection of all eligible Levites, all 8,580 men, and that, while not in any sort of pattern, each student falls into either the Gershon or the Merari family, then here we have a new reading of G-d’s instructions. We might interpret the previous passage to mean that each student will take with him either the “curtains” or the “planks.” Is this to say that some will carry with them the accessories of their experience and others the building blocks? For some, the obvious components and others the hidden?

Certainly we have no way of discerning what each of these symbols truly represents. However, we can still derive some basic understanding that when the students in each graduating class accept their diplomas, smile at the camera, and wave goodbye to the place they’ve grown to call home, they make a choice as to what they want to take with them to their next destination. Unfortunately, no one person is capable of carrying it all. As a college graduate moves from one city to the next, he can’t keep with him all the things he learned, all the people he built relationships with, nor all the memories he created. However, just like the Levite carrying pieces of a Tabernacle, so too does the graduate carry with him invaluable things.

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bye to friends and packing their homes into boxes—but many will be rebuilding in just a few short months. At which point they will have to channel the worth of each piece they chose to carry with them—curtain or plank—and make for themselves something new.

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Lucky for these students is the fact that upon reaching their individual destinations, this metaphor ceases to uphold. The Levites will have to remain united in order to truly harness the value that their curtains and planks hold—until the Tabernacle is built, the parts are nothing but tachash skins and wooden rods.

For the graduates, on the other hand, the process of dismantling, carrying, and re-erecting profound experiences is far more continuous.

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Fri., May 30

Dive into Shabbat – Outdoor Pool Party at the MJCCA. Beginning at 6:00 p.m. at MJCCA, 5342 Tilly Mill Road, Dunwoody. The event is FREE and open to the community with food available for purchase. Celebrate Shabbat outside at the MJCCA’s pool and splash park with family and friends. Shabbat songs and blessings with Rabbi Glusman begin at 6:00 pm. Bring your own picnic or purchase Kosher food directly from the outdoor grill. For more, contact Rabbi Glusman (678) 812-4161; rabbi. glusman@atlantajcc.org

Sun., June 1

Dunwoody Pool Day at MJCCA. From 12:00 - 2:00 p.m. at MJCCA, 5342 Tilly Mill Road, Dunwoody. The event is FREE and open to the community with food available for purchase at Goodfriend’s Outdoor Grill.

The entire community is invited to enjoy our beautiful outdoor pool and splash park. The day will feature music by DJ Play it Again Sammy, a special appearance by The Dunwoody “Mermaids,” and FREE ice pops and door prizes. For more, contact Rabbi Glusman (678) 812-4161; rabbi.glusman@atlantajcc.org

Ongoing in June (check days)

Job Seekers and Career Change Support Group. Get your week off to a productive start with a weekly interactive support group discussion every Monday morning at 8 a.m.

The events are free and open to the

community. Professional program support is provided by Jewish Family and Career Services. For more, contact JF&CS, (770) 677-9358. All events will be held at Congregation Etz Chaim; 1190 Indian Hills Parkway Marietta, GA 30068 Summer Dance Classes at the MJCCA. Beginning June 3 – July 31on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, from 1:30-2:30 p.m. at Zaban Park, 5342 Tilly Mill Road, Dunwoody. Jazz, Hip Hop, Ballet and Tap classes are open to boys & girls ages 3-5. For more, contact Dance at (678) 812-4049; atlantajcc.org/dance Summer Gymnastics Classes at the MJCCA. Beginning June 3 – July 31on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, from 1:30-2:30 p.m. at Zaban Park, 5342 Tilly Mill Road, Dunwoody. Summer classes offer students, ages 2-10, the opportunity to become familiar with our top-of-theline Olympic gymnastics equipment in our 7,000 square-foot facility. For more, contact Gymnastics at (678) 812-4046; atlantajcc.org/gymnastics

Wed., June 4

Shavuot Sunrise Hike, Welcome Shavuot with Cub Scout Pack 1818, North Atlanta’s Jewish Cub Scout Pack on a hike up Stone Mountain.

Meet at the Confederate Hall parking lot, next to the walk-up trail at sunrise. Wed., June 4. Sunrise. www. pack1818.com

Vivian Malka Latzsch Wade

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Vivian Malka Latzsch Wade, age 71, Suwanee, died peacefully in her home on May 23, surrounded by family and friends. Vivian enjoyed cooking, gardening and spending time with her beloved grandchildren. Vivian’s journey started in Khartoum, Sudan and her many travels had residence in New Jersey, Cape Coral, Fla, New Orleans, La, Atlanta, Ga, Luverne, Ala and Destin, Fla. Vivian was a mother and caregiver to everyone, including her loving deceased husbands, Ronald G. Latzsch and Robert E. Wade and son, Ronald Latzsch. Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Robert and Darcey Latzsch, Johns Creek; Lynn and Rene Vicknair, Baton Rouge, La; John Wade, Mandeville, La; Jama O’Rourke, Eufaula, Ala, brother and sister-in-law, Solomon and Holly Malka, Las Vegas, Nev; sister and brother-inlaw, Arlette and William Coleman, Las Vegas, Nev; brother, Bernard Malka, Marietta, Ga; brother and sister-in-law, Daniel and Daniella Malka, Myrtle Beach, S.C.; grandchildren: Laina, Samuel, Noah and Jeannie Latzsch, Johns Creek; Jama and Zach Howell; Johns O’Rourke, and Bailey O’Rourke; great grandchild John Steven Howell; many nieces and nephews. Sign online guest book at www.edressler.com. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. A graveside service was held Mon., May 26 at Arlington Memorial Park with Rabbi Michael Weinstein officiating. Arrangements by Dressler’s Jewish Funeral Care, Atlanta (770) 451-4999.

Nancy Frenkel 70, Cumming

Nancy Frenkel, 70, of Cumming, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 19.

She was born in Anderson, S.C. to Joseph Kaplan, of blessed memory, and Myril Kaplan. Nancy is survived by her husband of 16 years, Ron Hughes; children, Rick Frenkel (Andi) and Robin Stevens (Drew); brother, Alan Kaplan (Farida); and grandchildren: Ariella and Jonah Frenkel, and Nina and Victoria Stevens. She graduated with a BA in Mathematics from the University of Michigan, and went on to become a Certified Public Accountant, practicing for 38 years. Nancy loved working out, the Atlanta Braves, her cats Misty and Taffy, taking cruises, and being a fashion icon for her children and grandchildren. An online guestbook is available at www.edressler.com.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Bonnie J. Addario Lung Cancer Foundation, www.lungcancerfoundation.org/contribute. Funeral services were held on Wed., May 21 at Temple Kehillat Chaim in Roswell, and burial followed at Georgia National Cemetery in Canton, and Rabbi Harvey Winokur officiating. Arrangements by Dressler’s Jewish Funeral Care, (770) 451-4999.

Robert “Bob” H. Solomon, DDS 74, Atlanta

After a four-year struggle with a rare form of Lymphoma, Robert “Bob” Solomon died on May 13 at home with his wife Fran and children by his side, at the age of 74. Bob was born in Oneida, New York on April 17, 1940 to Milton and Ethel Solomon. When he was a teen his family moved to Utica, N.Y. With an aptitude for math and science, Bob attended Albany College of Pharmacy and became a pharmacist. He worked for one year at Daw’s Pharmacy before changing careers from pharmacy to dentistry. In 1965, Bob met the love of his life, Frances Stone. They married the following year and celebrated 48 years together. In addition to his wife, Bob is survived by his children, Mark Solomon (Jennifer) and Andrea Solomon Hirsch (Joe), and his granddaughters, Eden Leah Hirsch and Sabra Lily Hirsch. After graduating from Buffalo SUNY dental school, Bob enrolled in the Navy as a Captain and was stationed at Paris Island, SC where Bob practiced dentistry on the newly drafted Marines heading off to Vietnam. Upon completion of his active duty, Bob continued his military service in the Army Reserves and, after 35 years, retired at the rank of Colonel. In 1970, Bob and Fran moved to Atlanta. There, Bob practiced dentistry at the VA Hospital for the next 40 years where many colleagues became close friends. Almost every afternoon after work, Bob could be seen running his same 6 mile route through Morningside and then would return home to have dinner with his family. For years Bob developed his many interests and displayed a talent for photography, making beautiful sculptures and caring for his rescue cat, Sam. Bob also gave back to his community and volunteered at Actor’s Express in its box office and delivered food for Project Open Hand. Together, Bob and Fran enjoyed traveling all over the world and during the past decade, they have especially enjoyed spending time together at their cabin in North Georgia where Bob discovered an additional talent: chopping down trees. His neighbors laughingly referred to the back acreage as “Solomon Park.” Persons from his immediate family, relatives, friends, patients, all were exposed to his unique Solomon humor. Fran often said she married him because he made her laugh every day. Even in his last days he could be playful, making silly jokes and making those around him smile through their tears. Although Bob excelled at many things, his greatest achievement was that of husband, father and grandfather. Bob was a funny, thoughtful and kind man who was dearly loved by all who knew him.

An online guestbook is available at www.edressler.com. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Temple Beth El, 2710 Genesee Street, Utica, NY 13502, www.tbeutica.org, or to the Atlanta Food Bank, www.acfb. org. Funeral services were held on Thur., May 15 in the chapel at Temple Sinai, 5645 Dupree Dr. NW, Atlanta, GA 30327, with Rabbi Ron Segal of-

ficiating. Private burial followed. Arrangements by Dressler’s Jewish Funeral Care, (770) 451-4999.

Margaret Barashick 93, Atlanta

Margaret Barashick, 93, of Atlanta, passed away on May 18. Born to Oscar and Sarah, of blessed memory, she was a lifelong resident of Atlanta, graduating from Commercial High in 1940. Margaret was a devoted daughter, sister, wife and mother. She was married to Harold Barashick for 52 years before his death in 1997. Margaret is survived by her daughters, Lynn Barashick and Phyllis Barnett; son and daughter in-law, Norman and Kim Barashick; sister in-law, Evelyn; and brother in-law, Lenard. She enjoyed a special relationship with Anna Marshall, who filled the roll of “granddaughter” in her life.

Margaret had many life-long friends on Cumberland Road where she resided for more than 50 years, including Kathryn Johnson, Dot and John Mathews, Mary Otte, and John, Becky, Anna, Elizabeth and Matt Marshall. The family would like to express their grateful appreciation to all of the wonderful caregivers and staff at Budd Terrace for truly helping to make Budd Terrace her second home in Atlanta. Special thanks to Elizabeth Eakes, Sharon Jennings, Raquel Way-Harris, Arlethia Phillips, Claire Frohardt, Bea Weaver, Dee Purvis and Linda Rosen. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the charity of one’s choice in Margaret’s memory. Graveside services were held on Tues., May 20 at Greenwood Cemetery, with Rabbi Judith Beiner officiating. Arrangements by Dressler’s Jewish Funeral Care, (770) 451-4999.

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Across 1. Works in the Garment District 5. Act like the American Jewish population to the Northeast, demographically 9. Bombs in this city’s Jewish quarter in 1948 killed more than 70 Jews 14. Half a sport enjoyed by many Miami Jews 15. 1945 book “The Wise Men of ___” 16. Judaism doesn’t do this to cremations 17. Sondheim’s “Demon Barber” 18. City on the border of the Negev and Judean Deserts 19. Accuse the Jews of killing Jesus, e.g.

20. Like the “Book of Life” before Yom Kippur 22. Said “No,” like Leonard Maltin in the shortest film review in U.S. history (for “Isn’t it Romantic?”)

23. 1960s Mossad director Meir 24. Number of Jewish U.S. Presidents, so far 25. City with frequent air raid alarms 28. Fried bread of Yemenite Jews 32. Hapoel Jerusalem and Maccabi Be’er Sheva 33. The “boys” from “The Boys from Brazil” 34. Accountant Bloom played by Matthew Broderick on Broadway 35. Sums put on bar mitzvah chks.

36. Singer-songwriter-science-fictionauthor Ian 37. Pioneer org. of 1882 38. “The Mile End Cookbook” co-author ___ Bernamoff 39. It may rise from a hot bowl of Jewish

penicillin 40. Ethnicities of the B’nai Moshe converted Jews of Peru 41. Sea of Galilee 43. URJ ___ Family Camp outside Waco, Texas 44. Given first name of Denver sports owner Stan Kroenke 45. ___ Mitzvah (twin celebrations) 46. Emmy/Grammy/Oscar/Tony winner Hamlisch 49. Game that might be found in a ZBT lounge 53. Ladino waters 54. Like some people’s matzah ball preference 55. Role of a shylock 56. Felix Mendelssohn’s “___ Capriccioso” 57. First name of the author who said “Neutrality helps the oppressor, never the victim” 58. A year to Josephus 59. Israeli film director Fox (“Yossi & Jagger”) 60. 1945 Miss America Myerson 61. “Inside Intermarriage” author Jim, a non-Jew raising Jewish children

5. Gilad or Gene 6. Author Etgar 7. Civil-rights activist Hagai 8. Existential threat to Isr. from Iran 9. Eilat sights 10. Airings of “The Goldbergs” that aren’t re-runs 11. Bar-___ (Hebrew U. alternative) 12. Birthplace of Antonio Sabato, Jr. 13. Needed to pay a Shylock 21. With 2-Down, author of “The Israelis: Founders and Sons” 22. Colorado Congressman Jared active in the Anti-Defamation League 24. He abstains from grape products

and haircutting 25. O-U competitor 26. “Doubtful produce” tractate of the order Zeraim (seeds) 27. Noshed 28. Mishloach ___ (Purim baskets) 29. Holocaust survivor Herz-Sommer whose documentary won an Oscar a week after her death at 110 30. Paul who said a poet will keep writing “even when he is a Jew and the language of his poems is German” 31. Ticho ___ (historic Jerusalem home/museum) 33. Locations of some tefillin knots

36. Pop duo Evan and ___ 37. City mentioned in the Haggadah 39. Kosher beef alternative 40. Magaziner and Glass 42. Site of Sheldon Adelson’s Venetian Hotel and Casino 43. “Revenge of the Lawn ___” by R.L. Stine 45. Nobelist novelist Pasternak (“Doctor Zhivago”) 46. See 1-Down 47. “O’Toole, Oy! Are you ___!”

48. Todd Rundgren’s first solo album which was a play on his name 49. The FBI had one on Groucho Marx 50. Sauce for a steak at New York’s Prime Grill 51. “Clair de ___” (favorite piano piece for Victor Borge) 52. Zionist Pinsker 54. Tu B’Shvat mo., in 2015

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