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Jewish Georgian
THE
Volume 31, Number 6 Atlanta, Georgia September-October 2019 FREE
WHAT’S INSIDE
Speaking Volumes
Hillary Rodham Clinton, Chelsea Clinton,
Henry Winkler, and Akbar Gbajabiamila
are just a few of the outstanding authors
appearing at this year’s Book Festival of
the MJCCA.
Page 25
Looking Up
Henri Dauman’s remarkable photographs
are a visual record of the American
experience in the ‘60s, ‘70s, and ‘80s.
See them in a new exhibition at The
Breman Museum.
Page 19
Hunting a Deadly
Mutation
JScreen is launching an important, free
program to screen women and men for
BRCA gene mutations.
Page 39
Time to ACT
Jewish Women’s Fund of Atlanta has
started Agents of Change Training
(ACT) to empower women of all ages
and increase their involvement in the
community.
Page 16
Lipstadt Honored
Dr. Deborah Lipstadt is this year’s
recipient of ZBT’s Gottheil Award for
humanitarian service.
Page 21
Learning to Lead
At The Teen Israel Leadership Institute,
Jewish high school students can deepen
their understanding of Israel and
Zionism, while forging relationships
with peers from across the country.
Page 6
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How do we regain our social capital? #1 TEAM Coldwell Banker
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state of Israel, but these actions are motivated but the source and the evolution of this basis is
primarily by an interest in and concern about generally not known. As a result, actions are
current events. A non-Jew, Mary Ann Evans, judged on absolute statutes, the violations of
BY Marvin writing under the name of George Eliot, in her
book Daniel Deronda, reminds us of the true
which have a set level of punishment. Jewish
regiment, on the other hand, has as its foundations
Botnick import of what makes us Jews when she wrote, the dictates set forth by God, together with
“It was Judaism, the religion and the people, the rulings resulting from these, and they are
that created the Jew.” fashioned to serve as the principles by which
We all know the changes that have taken to live a just and righteous existence. Unlike
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the business practices that have been part individual.
religion is Judaism. of private industry, and the self-dealing that While we are responsible to live by the
Yes, we do read about current events has been revealed. I think that it has become moral code of our religion as well as the civil
affecting us as individuals and those matters patently clear that the motivation for many laws of our society, some people, either through taken, the effort put forth, the benefits derived
dealing with Jews in general, including the actions was to acquire without regard to the ignorance or apathy, choose not to put too by investors and employees, and the overall
CORRECTION. In the July-August method, responsibility, or need. much emphasis on the religious dictates. At success or failure of these actions. But there
2019 issue of The Jewish Georgian, Not only has the financial capital of the this season of the year our tradition reminds should be some value rationale by which to
in “Breman Museum news,” we system been materially compromised, but also, us of our obligation to follow the tenets of judge the compensation, which should not be
inadvertently used the wrong photo of as stated in “Caritas In Veritate,” the 2009 Judaism, and we are told to review our actions because of what someone else is being paid. We
Rabbi Joseph W. Prass. encyclical letter of Pope Benedict XVI, the over the past year so that we can assess those have seen the emergence of the ugly picture of
“‘social capital’: the network of relationships of transgressions in which we have been involved. people who are like the gluttonous eater who
trust, dependability, and respect for rules, all of Having catalogued these, we are directed to so over consumes that he has lost the ability to
which are indispensable for any form of civil change our ways to eliminate these in the future, savor the taste or satiate a nutritional need.
coexistence,” has suffered an almost mortal to seek forgiveness for those wrongs we have Such actions are not in concert with
wound. In this same writing, the pope also stated done to our fellow humans, and to look to God Judaism. As we head into this season in which
that “The primary capital to be safeguarded and for forgiveness for wrongs that we have done to we are commanded to contemplate our actions
valued is man, the human person in his or her society in general and to His commandments. and dealings, think about the following two
integrity.” Immediate gratification was gained, It seems that the societal mores have people who are examples of Jews whose lives
but we now are faced with a pain of cleansing become so skewed that the acquisition of are object lessons.
the economic organs of the infection that material possessions and wealth has assumed the Gerald Grinstein moved into the CEO
seriously challenged their health. position of an end unto itself. We have reached a position at Delta Airlines in 2004 as it was
Most people have some familiarity with point where the business ethic has been reduced struggling to exist. He promised open, honest
Rabbi Joseph W. Prass the civil code, which they factor in when they to acquiring for the sake of acquiring. Certainly, communications and accepted an annual salary
act. Many of these laws are based on the moral individuals and business are entitled to and of $450,000, with no bonuses or stock options
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principles found in Jewish and other teachings, should be compensated for the risks that are of any kind, well below the multimillion-dollar
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compensation packages paid to Leo Mullins,
the former CEO, and his top executives at a
time when Delta was losing billions of dollars.
The Jewish Georgian is published bimonthly by Eisenbolt,
Ltd. It is written for Atlantans and Georgians by Atlantans In 2005, Grinstein was forced to lead the
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and Georgians.
Publisher Marvin Botnick See SOCIAL CAPITAL, page 5
Co-Publisher Sam Appel
Editor Marvin Botnick
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Managing Editor Marsha C. LaBeaume
Assignment Editor Carolyn Gold
Associate Editor Barbara Schreiber
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Columnist Jonathan Barach, Speaking Volumes
Janice Rothschild Blumberg,
Hilary Rodham Clinton, Chelsea Clinton,
Henry Winkler, and Akbar Gbajabiamila
are just a few of the outstanding authors
appearing at this year’s Book Festival of
Marvin Botnick,
the MJCCA.
Page 25
Helen Scherrer-Diamond, Looking Up
Henri Dauman’s remarkable photographs
Zalman Eisman,
are a visual record of the American
experience in the ‘60s, ‘70s, and ‘80s.
See them in a new exhibition at The
Breman Museum.
David Geffen, Allison Glass,
Page 19
Time to ACT
Carolyn Gold, Marice Katz, Jewish Women’s Fund of Atlanta has
started Agents of Change Training
Brian Katzowitz,
(ACT) to empower women of all ages
and increase their involvement in the
community.
Page 16
Balfoura Friend Levine, Hunting a Deadly
Mutation
Marsha Liebowitz, Bubba Meisa, JScreen is launching an important, free
program to screen women and men for
Erin O’Shinsky, Reg Regenstein,
BRCA gene mutations.
Page 39
Roberta Scher, Jerry Schwartz,
Lipstadt Honored
Dr. Deborah Lipstadt is this year’s
recipient of ZBT’s Gottheil Award for
Rabbi Reuven Stein,
humanitarian service.
Page 21
and Ruben Stanley Learning to Lead
At The Teen Israel Leadership Institute,
Jewish high school students can deepen
their understanding of Israel and
Zionism, while forging relationships
with peers from across the country.
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What’s
both Zaban and Cobb County, and Temple a director in the Midwest for DeLoitte,
Sinai, Epstein, and Temple Emanu-El, all in one of the world’s leading management
Sandy Springs. consulting firms.
We tried to get more info out of her, but The five wonderful grandchildren
HAPPENING
all she wanted to talk about was their kids. — Caitlin, Mathieu, Jackson, Isabel, and
Their eldest, Todd, graduated from Walker — are already showing great
UGA and is partner in @BellOaks, an promise. And how could they not?
executive search firm. Susie stays busy with her many friends
Jeff, the middle son, graduated from and family, including her close friends
Georgia Tech, then earned his law degree Claire Peck and Bonnie Wolloff, with whom
from the University of Georgia. He is now she gets together for dinner once a month
co-owner of a real estate development firm, or so. They even let the guys come along,
360 Residential. as long as they don’t talk too much. Bonnie
Dwoskin.) They continued their romance at says she loves being with Susie and Jerry:
The youngest son, Lane, lives in Eden
The Progressive Club swimming pool and “It makes you happy just being around these
Prairie, Minnesota, with his family. He
through high school, she at North Fulton, special people.”
graduated from the University of Texas,
BY Reg where she was captain of the cheerleading
squad, and he at Grady, along with most of
where he later earned his Ph.D. in computer
science, and received an MBA from the GROWING UP JEWISH IN SOUTH
Regenstein the people we grew up with, being a star
athlete.
Kellogg School of Management. He is now GEORGIA. We were chatting with our
old pal David Herckis and his gorgeous,
They were married at Ahavath Achim delightful wife, Gladys, whom he knew
Synagogue by Rabbi Gold on August 1, in college and re-connected with after the
1965, with Jerry still two years away from passing of his wonderful wife, Elaine.
HAPPY 54TH ANNIVERSARY TO SUSIE graduating from Georgia Tech. But if you
AND JERRY WARSHAW. They are one At a recent party at Seasons 52
knew Susie, you’d understand why he was restaurant, Gladys told us exclusively all
of our favorite couples, and they seem so in such a hurry to marry her, before she
happy — we just hope the marriage works about growing up Jewish in the small, South
came to her senses. Georgia town of LaGrange.
out, and they stay together. What Jerry and Myron Dwoskin have
For those of you who know and love She may not have been able to get up a
in common, along with Richard Alterman, group to go get Chinese food on a Sunday
them — and who doesn’t — here’s what husband of Susie’s sister Marty, is they all
they’ve been up to lately, beginning at the night, but, otherwise, life there was petty
married way over their heads. But at least enjoyable.
beginning. we can say they have better taste than their
Thirteen-year-old Susie Blass, of the As Gladys fondly remembers,
wives. “Growing up in the small country town of
distinguished old Atlanta family, first met Jerry founded and runs Warshaw
Jerry, then 14, in the driveway of Laura LaGrange helped to pave the path for my
Properties, a real estate firm specializing in life even today. I learned about generosity
Lee Weinman’s house on Merton Road, in multi-housing properties. Which is great,
that great old neighborhood, Morningside. and prejudice.
but not nearly as important as Susie’s career
(Laura Lee is now married to Myron as a pre-school teacher at the MJCCA, at Susie and Jerry Warshaw See HAPPENING, page 4
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Happening TWO DECADES OF GREAT FOOD,
FUN, WINE, AND WORTHY WORK. The
College in Winter Park, Florida, he just
served as a commissioner of the Maccabi
accountant, respected author, and local tax
guru Jay Starkman, of Toco Hill. Jay has
Tasting is an annual, fun, festive, elegant Games held recently in Atlanta. now become
From page 3 affair that raises funds for the Zimmerman Mark got much of his commitment to a provocative
Horowitz Independent Living Program (ZH- the community not only from his parents, but and widely
“My parents, Mildred and Jack ILP) of Jewish Family & Career Services. also his “mentor” growing up, Doug Hertz. discussed guest
Moskowitz, were in the ladies apparel The program serves individuals with With wife Lila, Doug, who runs United columnist for the
business and owned several stores. I was intellectual and developmental disabilities Distributors, is also a major supporter of prestigious Wall
raised with two sisters and a brother, — as well as their families and caregivers The Tasting and so many other worthy Street Journal,
Dorothy, Judy, and Martin. — so they can work, live, and thrive in their events, along with Ann and Jay Davis of having had three
“My father, along with a couple of communities as independently as possible. National Distributing Company, and many op-ed columns
Jewish men, bought a very small church and ZH-ILP was founded by Pearlann other dedicated members of our community. published so far
made it their synagogue. and Jerry Horowitz, who are grateful for Mark also says he has attended almost this year and five
Jay Starkman
“It is still there today, and the remaining the funds raised by The Tasting and the every local performance by comic Jerry in total.
Jewish families use it with pride. Sunday programming it enables. “Thanks to the Farber and knows all his jokes, which is The subjects include President
school was in Columbus. program, our daughter Michelle enjoys a not difficult, since Jerry always repeats Trump’s tax returns, Georgia’s tax credit
“The few Jewish families that were life that does not have to revolve around her the same material. When people say Jerry for moviemakers, and Congress’ failure to
there were very close. Everyone was parents,” says Pearlann. “She can plan her does a lot of “adult material,” they mean the simplify the tax code.
referred to as ‘Aunt’ or ‘Uncle.’ We shared own parties and invite her friends over for jokes are at least 21 years old. Mark fondly This exposure has caused the price of
many happy times together. I’m not sure our dinner and enjoy such things as the Super remembers Jerry calling to speak to his dad Jay’s book The Sex of a Hippopotamus: A
children and grandkids would understand Bowl and New Year’s Day, [now that] (they both attended the University of North Unique History of Taxes and Accounting
life in a small town, where you could walk she has her own home to which to invite Carolina), pretending to be an Orthodox to skyrocket online, with copies going on
everywhere and everyone knew you were friends.” rabbi. Amazon for more than a hundred dollars.
the Moskowitz kids. The Tasting, now in its 20th year, has Jerry says, “I always knew Mark But readers of this column should have long
“At elementary school, I was called, become one of Atlanta’s most popular galas. would grow up to be a great pillar of our known about this fabulous book, which was
at times, ‘Jew Babe’ or asked, ‘Do you On this significant anniversary, we are community, despite being Don’s son.” originally available for a fraction of that
have horns?’ I didn’t understand what it reminded that it took a lot of hard work and Guests at this year’s Tasting had the amount.
meant. I knew I was Jewish, but I was too dedication by some great people to make opportunity to sample more than 200
young to know about there being prejudice. this landmark celebration what it is today. wines and spirits from United Distributors,
Sometimes, there were birthday parties In the spring of 1999, Joan Brown was National Distributing Company, Atlanta
that I wasn’t invited to, or sleepovers. My asked to host one of the small, home-based Wholesale Wine, Prime Wine & Spirits,
parents wanted to build a larger home in a fundraising dinners that were then the main Empire Distributors, and Quality Wine &
part of town where, at that time, no Jews way to raise funds for the program. Spirits; to savor dishes from 20+ acclaimed
were allowed. Joan and husband Don owned the Wine Atlanta restaurants, including 10 Degrees
“Finally, we moved to Atlanta, where Shop at Parkaire in East Cobb and were well South, 1Kept Kitchen and Bar, Amara,
Dad successfully expanded his business, connected with the hospitality community. Aria, Batter Cookie Dough Counter, C &
and the rest is history! “Now that I live in Joan called the food and beverage director S Seafood, Fox Brothers BBQ, Grana, Il
Atlanta again, I go back to LaGrange for at The Grand Hyatt in Buckhead and, with Giallo Osteria & Bar, Kaiser’s Chophouse,
Rosh Hashanah. I sit in the small pews, and her good friend Janet Selig, met with the La Grotta Ristorante Italiano, Serpas True
I can remember where we all sat with our management and chef of the Hyatt. All Food, South City Kitchen, Tabla, Whiskey
parents. These memories always bring tears agreed they would put on a lavish affair in Bird, The White Bull, and more; and splurge
to my eyes, especially when I realize that one of the posh dining rooms there. Joined on exclusive silent auction items including
the old guard is now gone. “Life was simple by Dr. Jeff Bernstein and all their kids, the experiences, travel, dinner parties, sports
but loving!” event founders went to work. memorabilia, vintage wines, and other
Note: The ancient stereotype of Jews “We went down a list of everyone we treasures at bargain prices.
having horns originates from the Bible’s knew whom we thought liked wine and For more information on The Tasting,
account of Moses descending from Mount would enjoy an event like this,” Joan told call 770-677-9300 or visit JFCSatl.org.
Sinai and holding the two tablets of the Law us exclusively. About 130 people showed
(Exodus 34:29). There, it says, according up for the first event. “We were thrilled,”
to some translations, Moses “did not know said Joan. Every year, more people came,
his face had become horned.” But this may and The Grand Hyatt soon had to move the
have been a mistranslation of the Hebrew event into a ballroom to handle the overflow FUNDRAISERS, GALAS, AND
word for “ray of light,” or “radiant.” crowds of supporters. REUNIONS. Although acclaimed event
It did not help that Michelangelo’s Joan and Don’s son, Mark, who now planner Martha Jo Katz is supposed to be
famous sculpture of Moses has two horns runs the Wine Shop at Parkaire, has been retired, she is busier than ever, she tells us
protruding from his head. instrumental in recruiting the distributors exclusively.
who supply the Wine Shop to participate, She has been getting ready again to
and later, with Jerry, getting some of Don, Joan, and Mark Brown serve as the lifetime honorary chair for the
Atlanta’s finest restaurants to offer their Wine and Shoes event for the Northside
favorite dishes. Hospital Foundation, September 15, at
Joan and Mark Brown stress that the the Grand Hyatt, benefitting Northside’s
early success of the event was largely due Leukemia and Women’s Cancer programs.
to The Grand Hyatt’s generosity over the Then there’s the Atlanta Jewish Film
years. Mark’s tireless wife, Debra, has been Festival’s 20th Anniversary Opening Night
indispensably involved with Mark every Gala; this will be her eighth great year
step of the way, while also being a super- chairing the event.
mom — raising their kids, driving them to And in mid-August came the summer
their sporting events — as well as working Luncheonata (named after Rich’s legendary
with her mom on interior design. fashion show called Fashionata), at Zafron,
Mark also supports local school and Pearlann Horowitz, Scott and in Sandy Springs. Martha Jo plans two
parent groups and other organizations Michelle L. Horowitz, and Michelle Luncheonatas a year to help the former stars
in East Cobb, saying modestly, “I enjoy Horowitz of the event stay in touch with each other —
doing my little bit; if everyone did theirs, the former models and directors from all the
this would be a better world.” A national YOU READ IT HERE FIRST. From time fashion stores, as well as the fashion writers.
David and Gladys Herckis championship tennis player while at Rollins to time, we write about nationally acclaimed As you can see from the photo, they are all
September-October 2019 THE JEWISH GEORGIAN Page 5
just as gorgeous and youthful looking as you about the visit to Atlanta of two really
they were way back then.
An upcoming Georgia Public
popular old Atlantans: Betty and Sally Elsas
(now surnamed Manell and Weintraub, and Social Capital communal-service functions are still performed
by central agencies within the community, but
Broadcasting segment on Fashionata living in Sarasota). They were here to visit in towns with larger Jewish populations the
features an interview with Martha Jo — with their good friend Elice Dittler Haverty, From page 2 agencies are operated by people who have been
check it out at gpb.org/television/shows/ri. whom they have known “since birth.” trained in social services. The professional
And of course she always takes time to They are all still just as gorgeous and company into filing for protection under the operators of these organizations, while not
keep her husband Jerry happy and feeling youthful as they were back in the mid-1950s, bankruptcy law, where it remained until 2007. rabbis, have continued to use biblical concepts
like “the luckiest guy in the world,” as he when we carpooled with Betty and Sally to When Delta emerged from bankruptcy, he in their agencies and have operated with
understandably describes himself with no and from Druid Hills High and Elementary announced that he would accept no bonus, but menschlichkeit in their dealings with their
fear of successful contradiction. schools. instead he directed the company to use these clients. But it is synagogue that is the repository
But, as so many of you have pointed funds to establish a scholarship fund for Delta of the moral and religious concepts, and it
out, we neglected to include a photo of our employees and their children and a hardship remains the duty of the rabbinic community to
visitors from Florida, so here it is. Enjoy! fund for Delta families. be in the leadership forefront. It is the rabbis
In 2008, Leonard Abess, Jr., sold his who must speak out with the Jewish vision, and
majority stake in Miami-based City National it is the rabbinic community that must assume
Bancshares. Of the monies he personally its historical leadership position in guiding our
received from the sale, he took $60 million out actions as Jews.
of his own pocket and handed it to his tellers, So as we gather as a community of Jews
bookkeepers, clerks, everyone on the payroll. during this holy season, let us listen to the
All 399 workers on the staff received bonuses, challenges put forth by our rabbis, and let our
and he even tracked down 72 former employees rabbis challenge us to live our lives under the
Beth Ann Taratoot, JoAnne Donner, so they could share in the windfall. dictates of Judaism. It’s not talking the talk, but
Sheila Gerstein, Deanne Whitlock, As we know, the shtetl was somewhat it is walking the walk, both for us and for our
Linda Nash, and Martha Jo Katz self-governed under the dictates and control rabbis.
Betty Elsas (from left), Helen of the government of the country in which The poet Robert Frost, after participating
SALLY AND BETTY ELSAS VISIT Regenstein, and Sally Elsas it was located. As a result, in addition to in the inauguration of John F. Kennedy as the
ATLANTA. In our last column, we told the synagogues, communal services were 35th president of the United States in 1961,
operated and funded within the community, presented the president with a book of his
usually under the direction of the rabbis or poems in which he wrote: “Be more Irish than
Jewish HomeLife appoints new executive tzadiks (people who have achieved especially
outstanding piety and holiness), who operated
Harvard.” Maybe there is a message in this that
we should modify and apply to us as Jews.
director for Weinstein Hospice them under biblical principles. Much of the Shana Tovah!
Cheryl Johnson
Jewish Home Life Communities (dba Care Services and quality assurance
Jewish HomeLife) has appointed Cheryl performance manager for Bristol Hospice.
Johnson, RN as the new executive director Johnson has a proven track record of
for Weinstein Hospice, following the improving hospice programs and serving
transition of former Executive Director in multiple capacities, including financial
Cory Shaw to a corporate-level role within management, team building, quality
the Jewish HomeLife network. and customer satisfaction scores, census
Beginning her career as a clinical development, and staff competency.
supervisor, Johnson quickly discovered “Weinstein Hospice has a tremendous
her passion for hospice and became a reputation for quality care,” said
hospice nurse manager. Since relocating Johnson. “I am honored to lead such a
to Atlanta from Utah in 2014, she served compassionate and knowledgeable team
as clinical manager with Hospice Atlanta of professionals who bring such passion
and most recently as director of Patient to their work.”
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A weekend of Israel and leadership for teens
The Center for Israel Education (CIE) about the history and culture of Israel,”
and the Emory Institute for the Study of said Ilan Weiss, of Huntington Woods,
Modern Israel (ISMI) invite Jewish 10th-, Michigan, who attended in October 2018.
11th-, and 12th-graders to apply to attend “There was a lot of excitement about Israel
the next Teen Israel Leadership Institute in and learning real facts about the country
Atlanta, during the weekend of December that give you ideas to bring back to your
6-8. school.”
The institute features a series of The institute is part of a CIE initiative
engaging learning activities to expand to provide Jewish teens more impactful
students’ knowledge and understanding education on Israel. Leading the program
of Israel and Zionism while they sample are CIE Vice President Rich Walter, a
Jewish life on the Emory University former director of Hebrew high schools in
campus and forge friendships with peers New Haven, Connecticut and Providence,
from across the country. Rhode Island, who was the New England
“I have a regional director
lot of Jewish of March of
friends,” said past the Living for
institute attendee a decade, and
Eli Roberts of Steve Kerbel,
Marietta, Georgia. an educational
“Every one of consultant in the
them supports Washington area Teens work together to figure out what parts of Israel are represented in a
Israel, but I don’t who spent 14 years series of photos during one of the educational games at the Israel leadership
think a lot of them as a synagogue weekend in Atlanta.
know about Israel education director. Other educators include
too much. I feel like I’m going to be able CIE founder and President Ken Stein, teen
to teach them and also talk to my friends in educator and JumpSpark Director Kelly
Israel.” Cohen, and CIE Israel specialist and Emory
CIE and ISMI launched the teen instructor Eli Sperling.
institute with spring and fall sessions in “The really big thing that Jews have
Atlanta in 2018, then took the weekend always done is make choices, and I never
experience on the road to Newark, New realized that,” Libchaber said about what
Jersey in January 2019, and to Seattle, she learned. “I have a choice of what to
Washington in May 2019. do, what I believe in, what I want to do,
The roughly two-dozen participants in and this choice will impact generations to
each Atlanta institute learned about Israeli come.”
history, politics, innovation and culture, the Gavi Kollin of Los Angeles, who
Israeli-Arab conflict, and Zionism. They attended the April and October 2018
participated in Shabbat services and had seminars, said he took away a belief that
Friday dinner at Emory Hillel, a partner “Israel is the embodiment of freedom and
in the program along with the Jewish the embodiment of Judaism. When I talk to
Teen Education and Engagement Network other people about Israel, I’m going to try
(JTEEN) and JumpSpark. They simulated to come from a much more collected point
a Knesset debate, competed at making of view.”
“Chopped”-style hummus, and discussed This three-day program costs $100,
what Israel means to them. which includes double-occupancy lodging
Noa Libchaber, of New York, who and kosher food. Travel subsidies of up to Teen institute leaders Steve Kerbel (left) and Rich Walter sample some of the
attended in October 2018, said she was $200 are available. student-made hummus during a “Chopped”-style competition.
amazed when the high-schoolers joined Space is limited, so students are encouraged
more than 100 Emory students at Hillel for to apply online through israeled.org/teens as
Friday dinner and services. “It just made me soon as possible. The application requires
feel really lucky to be a part of a religion a description of a proposed Israel learning
that comes together with so much strength project and a letter of support from a rabbi,
and power.” a cantor, an educator, or someone else who
The institute shows students how to can explain why the student would be good
apply their knowledge to the benefit of for the program.
their communities. Each participant creates “Everyone should apply,” said Aliza
an Israel learning program to present back Reinstein of Potomac, Maryland, an April
home — anything from an event on Israel’s 2018 participant. “I got so many awesome
Independence Day to an Israeli film series experiences out of it. It was amazing.”
to a website helping teens engage with For more information on CIE, visit
Israel. israeled.org; for more information on ISMI,
“We learned some very cool visit ismi.emory.edu.
programming ideas that helped us Find more comments from institute
brainstorm different ways to educate others participants and their parents at israeled.
org/educators/youth-and-teen-israel-
enrichment-programs/youth-program-
comments, or visit youtube.com/
watch?v=Qj4JZ7pX1x4 to see teens
describe their experiences.
For more information, contact Walter The October 2018 Teen Israel Leadership Institute drew attendees from
at rich.walter@israeled.org or 404-727- California, Michigan, New York, New Jersey, North Carolina, Florida, and
2921. Georgia.
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MJCCA News
landscape of pop culture and dating with its “Beck doesn’t play sports because
fly-on-the-wall look at the mating rituals of they’re too overstimulating,” said Lori. “But
the Manhattan elite, the trailblazing Candace we were told that for Maccabi, each child in
Bushnell delivers a new book on the wilds its inclusion program would have a ‘buddy’
and lows of sex and dating after 50. during the day and a buddy at the event at
Set between the Upper East Side of night for support throughout the week’s
A PANOPLY OF PROLOGUES. A Prologue Image Award for his screenplay BARRY. His
Manhattan and a country enclave known as programming. That way, each child could
to the Book Festival of the MJCCA invites work has appeared in The New Yorker, New
The Village, have one-on-one care, but still participate in
the community to several upcoming events. York Times Book
Is There Still the team experience.
On September 26, at 7:30 p.m., laugh Review, Esquire,
Sex in the “When Tracey initially approached us
and learn with Pulitzer Prize-winning The Believer, The
City? follows about Beck participating in Maccabi, we
humorist Dave Guardian, The Los
a cohort were worried about setting him free in an
Barry and New Angeles Times, The
of female extremely stimulating environment. We had
York Times best- Boston Globe, and
friends — to make sure that everything was in place for
selling author on National Public
Sassy, Kitty, him.”
Adam Mansbach, Radio’s “All Things
Queenie, “One particular point of pride for our
authors of A Field Considered,” “The
Tilda Tia, inclusion team,” explained Tracey, “is that
Guide to the Jewish Moth Storytelling
Marilyn, and in addition to the athletes that received an
People. Adam Mansbach (photo: Hour,” and “This
Candace — as individualized level of support, there was a
Why do random Matthew L Kaplan) American Life.”
they navigate social emotional wellness team in place that
Jewish holidays Mansbach lives
the ever- cared for dozens of athletes, helping them
Dave Barry (photo: keep springing in Berkeley, California, and is a frequent
modernizing to navigate moments of anxiety and stress
Michelle Kaufman) up unexpectedly? lecturer on college campuses.
phenomena of midlife dating and throughout the week.”
Why are yarmulkes General admission tickets (not including
relationships. There’s “cubbing,” in which “The experience truly exceeded our
round? Who was the first Jewish comedian? a book) are $18/MJCCA members and
a sensible older woman suddenly becomes expectations,” said Lori. “The inclusion team
These baffling questions and many more are $25/community. Admission including one
the love interest of a much younger man, and was so attentive and aware, making sure
answered in A Field Guide to the Jewish hardcover copy of the book is $35 for both
what it’s really like to go on Tinder dates as Beck wasn’t overstimulated or frustrated.
People: Who They Are, Where They Come members and community.
a 50-something divorcee. From the high They were there, ready to help him with
From, What to Feed Them, What They Have On October 26, at 8:00 p.m., the MJCCA
highs (My New Boyfriend or MNBs) to the potential coping strategies, but he thought
Against Foreskins, How Come They Carry welcomes Jamie Bernstein, daughter of the
low lows (Middle Age Madness, or MAM he was just one of the kids. He hung out
Each Other Around on Chairs, Why They acclaimed composer Leonard Bernstein, as
cycles), Bushnell illustrates with humor and with his friends and cousins and got more
Fled Egypt by Running Straight to a Large she presents her book, Famous Father Girl:
acuity today’s relationship landscape and the out of the games than we ever thought was
Body of Water, and Much More. Maybe Too A Memoir of Growing Up Bernstein.
types that roam it. possible.
Much More. Leonard Bernstein, the composer of
Tickets for this event are $35 for “We thought Beck would want to leave
This hilarious tome from three comedy On the Town and West Side Story, chief
MJCCA members and the community, and early some days, but he wanted to stay for
legends — Dave Barry, Adam Mansbach, conductor of the New York Philharmonic,
include one hardcover copy of the book. all of the practices, all of the games, and
and Alan Zweibel — contains the sweetness television star, humanitarian, and friend of
All events take place at the MJCCA, all of the events surrounding the games
of an apricot rugelach and all the wisdom of the powerful and influential, was the life of
5342 Tilly Mill Road, Dunwoody. To — Opening Ceremonies, Nitrozone, the
a matzoh ball. It dissects every holiday, rite every party. He was an enormous celebrity
purchase tickets, visit atlantajcc.org/ Aquarium, and Closing Ceremonies.”
of passage, and tradition, unravels a long in 20th-century America, but to his eldest
bookfestival, or call the MJCCA Box Office Beck competed in the 14 and under
and complicated history, and tackles the daughter, Jamie, he was the man in the
at 678-812-4002. There is a $1.25 service (U14) track and field and ended up winning
tough questions that have been plaguing the scratchy brown bathrobe who smelled of
fee per ticket. two medals — one in shot put and another
long-suffering Jewish people everywhere cigarettes, the jokester and compulsive
for sportsmanship.
for centuries. Gather round your chosen teacher who enthused about Beethoven and
MACCABI INCLUSION PROGRAM “He was so proud of winning these
ones, pop open a bottle of Manischewitz, the Beatles, and the insomniac whose 4:00
REACHES OUT TO YOUNG ATHLETES medals,” beamed Lori. “He wore them to his
and get ready to laugh as you finally begin to a.m. composing breaks involved spooning
WITH DIVERSE NEEDS. “The Maccabi first day of school; he would not take them
understand the inner workings of Judaism. baby food out of the jar. He taught his
Games were so great for Beck’s self- off.”
Dave Barry is a Pulitzer Prize-winning daughter to love the world’s beauty and
confidence; he doesn’t always get a chance “The Atlanta community should be
humor writer and bestselling author complexity.
to do what other kids do,” said Lori Rubin. incredibly proud of hosting these inclusive
whose work has appeared in hundreds Jamie Bernstein offers a rare look at
Lori and Kevin Rubin’s 12-year-old Maccabi Games,” said Atlanta JCC Maccabi
of newspapers. The New York Times has her father in a deeply intimate and broadly
son, Beck, has been diagnosed with mood Games Inclusion Co-Chair Samantha
pronounced him the funniest man in evocative memoir. Famous Father Girl
dysregulation disorder and significant Kurgan. “With the help of The Coca-
America. He has written many New York features a
ADHD, making it difficult to self-soothe or Cola Company’s sponsorship, the Atlanta
Times bestselling humor books, including fantastic set
calm himself. He attends the Hope School, MJCCA/Delegation was able to support the
Live Right, Best. State. Ever., and Find of characters
in Roswell, Georgia. inclusive athletes with our buddy program.
Happiness (Although Beer Is Much Faster). including the
Several months ago, Lori received a call With the support of Beyond the Playroom,
Dave Barry Slept Here was his version of Kennedys,
from Atlanta JCC Maccabi Games Inclusion specialists were hired to help build, train,
American history. Dave Barry Does Japan Mike Nichols,
Co-Chair Tracey Grant, inviting Beck to and support our inclusion team. Working
was a contribution to international peace John Lennon,
play in the JCC Maccabi Games. Atlanta together, our buddies, specialists, coaches,
and understanding from which Japan has R i c h a r d
is the first inclusive Maccabi host city that and the leadership team ensured success for
not yet fully recovered. Dave Barry’s Avedon,
reached out to athletes with special needs to all the athletes involved in the 2019 Atlanta
Complete Guide to Guys is among the S t e p h e n
compete in the games. Games.
best-read volumes in rehab centers and Sondheim,
The JCC Maccabi Games’ Olympic- “Our goal was to ensure that the Games
prisons. Raised in a suburb of New York J e r o m e
style competition, which is held in a were available to everyone in the community,
and educated in a suburb of Philadelphia, he Robbins,
different city each year, brings Jewish teen- and the program supported every athlete,
lives now in a suburb of Miami. He is not, as and Betty
athletes ages 12-16 from around the globe as they navigated their way through the
he often puts it so poetically, making this up. (Lauren)
to compete in 14 different sports, perform exciting, yet sometimes overwhelming
Adam Mansbach is a novelist, Bacall. Famous Father Girl is the Best Book
community service, and promote human experience. Atlanta’s Maccabi legacy is one
screenwriter, cultural critic, and humorist. of 2018, NPR, Library Journal.
values. This year, the games were hosted by of community, support, and coming together
He is the author of the #1 New York Times Tickets for this event are $18-$25.
the Marcus Jewish Community Center of — showing true Southern hospitality to all.”
bestseller Go the F*** to Sleep, which has On Sunday, October 27, at 7:30 p.m., the
Atlanta (MJCCA), from July 28-August 2. “Our athletes enjoyed every part of the
been translated into 40 languages, named MJCCA invites the community to a talk and
Maccabi Team Atlanta’s nearly 600 athletes Games — from competing, participating
Time Magazine’s 2011 Thing of the Year, and book signing featuring Candace Bushnell,
welcomed 1,000 visiting athletes from 35 in all the evening events, and socializing
sold more than two million copies worldwide. author of Is There Still Sex in the City?
delegations from across the U.S., Panama, with fellow athletes, to even meeting the
Mansbach was recently nominated for an Twenty years after her sharp, seminal
Israel, and Mexico. Hundreds of bronze,
Independent Spirit Award and an NAACP first book Sex and the City reshaped the
silver, and gold medals were awarded. See MJCCA NEWS, page 16
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September is Tay-Sachs Awareness month
JScreen (jscreen.org), a national, not-for- in both Jewish and non-Jewish populations.
profit education and genetic carrier screening Since DNA testing can be performed on saliva
program, reminds us that as we prepare for samples, these findings provide reassurance
can be reassured that the Tay-Sachs results
the holidays, we should keep in mind that that screening for Tay-Sachs disease can
from this screening are highly accurate,” said
September is Tay-Sachs Awareness Month and be done accurately and effectively through
Karen Arnovitz Grinzaid, executive director of
encourage people to have carrier testing for NextGen sequencing testing on saliva.
JScreen.
genetic diseases so they can make informed “Based on the results of this study,
“Overall, the data we present provide
decisions about family planning. JScreen’s people can feel comfortable accessing carrier
evidence and support for NGS—based
expanded screening panel tests for Tay-Sachs screening for many diseases at the same time
screening as the optimal method to identify
and more than 200 other diseases through at- through NextGen sequencing on saliva, and
TSD carriers, irrespective of ethnicity,”
home DNA testing on saliva.
concluded the study recently published in the
While anyone can have a child with Tay-
Molecular Genetics and Genomic Medicine
Sachs disease (TSD), Ashkenazi Jews are at
journal.
significantly higher risk. Founded in 1957 by
Visit onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/
parents, National Tay-Sachs & Allied Diseases
pdf/10.1002/mgg3.836 for more information
Association (NTSAD) was a pioneer in the
on the study or to review the entire article.
prevention of Tay-Sachs in the Ashkenazi president. “Tay-Sachs Awareness Month brings This work was supported by the National
Jewish community through carrier screening an important opportunity for the public to be Tay-Sachs & Allied Diseases Association
programs and education. “While the utilization educated about the importance of screening.” (NTSAD) on behalf of itself and its affiliates,
of Tay-Sachs carrier screening has been Historically, Tay-Sachs carrier testing was the Mathew Forbes Romer Foundation, the
impactful and regarded by many as a model done through enzyme testing on blood samples. Cameron and Hayden Lord Foundation,
public health genetic screening initiative, A new journal article recently published in New York Area of NTSAD, and the Evan
affected babies are still being born to Jewish, Molecular Genetics and Genomic Medicine Lee Ungerleider Fund of NTSAD, Myriad
interfaith, and non-Jewish couples who are shows that next generation (NextGen) DNA Women’s Health, and the JScreen carrier
not offered testing,” said Staci Kallish, Doctor sequencing of the Tay-Sachs gene has a higher screening program at Emory University.
of Osteopathic Medicine, NTSAD board carrier detection rate than blood enzyme testing
MISH MASH
of the Jewish Women in History series. first pitch.
His topic, “Deborah, A Leader in Israel,”
addressed the importance of unity and MORE THAN POSSESSIONS. Brannon
the devastation of disunity; qualities of Napier Elder Law, LLC, is an Atlanta based
leadership modeled by Deborah; faith in law firm specializing in the practice of elder
By Erin O’Shinskey policy statement in support of expanding Hashem, even when odds seem unfavorable; law. Recently, the firm gave a presentation
access to infertility diagnosis and treatment. the unique power of women to bring people at Temple Beth David to discuss preparing
RABBI JESSE. During July 12 Shabbat Jewish Fertility Foundation hopes to together; not being afraid to call out a wrong; the various documents such as wills, trusts,
services, Rabbi Jesse Charyn was installed continue the partnership with Hadassah to courage and getting things done quietly; and powers of attorney, advanced directives for
as the new religious leader of Temple Beth help educate policy makers about infertility. to be sweet, but know how to sting when health care, and other options to protect
David (TBD), necessary. your estate while ensuring that your wishes
Snellville. Before are known and followed. TBD Rabbi Jesse
college, he served FIRST PITCH. Wayne Saxe, of Goldberg’s Charyn discussed preparing an ethical
in the Israel Fine Foods, got the Atlanta Braves vs. will — a spiritual journey through life, the
Defense Force. Miami Marlins game on August 20 off to personal and religious heritage to pass on to
He graduated a great start when he threw the ceremonial family.
from Arizona
State University,
enrolled in the
Ziegler School of
Rabbi Jesse Charyn Rabbinic Studies,
and was ordained Dr. Connie Baum Newman, Elana
at the Jewish Spiritual Leaders Institute. Frank, and Karen Paikin Barall
Rabbi Jesse, as he likes to be called, has
begun several adult education programs at LEARNING ABOUT DEBORAH. Rabbi
TBD, has met with community and religious Ari Sollish, of the Intown Jewish Academy,
leaders, will work with TBD’s young people recently entertained and educated 23
in the fall, and is implementing adult b’nai members and guests of Hadassah Greater
mitzvah, grief counseling, and Hebrew Atlanta/Metulla, in the second installment
language programs.
FRANK TALK. Atlanta based Jewish
Fertility Foundation Executive Director
and Founder Elana Frank spoke about
the prevalence of infertility in the Jewish Wayne Saxe
community at Hadassah’s International
Conference, in New York City, on July 17.
We Stand With Israel
“The Power of Women Who Advocate”
panel included Frank; Dr. Connie Baum
Newman, past president, American Medical
Women’s Association; and Karen Paikin
security • peace • solidarity
Barall, director of Government Relations, Rabbi Sollish with Programming Vice
Hadassah, Women’s Zionist Organization. President Sandye Chalop Geller and
Hadassah national delegates approved a new Program Chair Pam Cowan
September-October 2019 THE JEWISH GEORGIAN Page 9
Schwartz on Sports
about player strikes in 1994, the steroid
scandal, major league expansion, instituting
BY Jerry video replay, and adding wild card teams to
the playoffs. He ushered in some of the most
Schwartz important and controversial innovations in
the game — modernizing a sport that had
remained stagnant since the 1950s.
My favorite question was from Dave
Cohen, ex-New York Yankees announcer,
BUD SELIG INTERVIEW. I got to the who pointed out that, when Selig was
“J” (Marcus Jewish Community Center commissioner, football and basketball had
of Atlanta) about an hour early before TV Jewish commissioners as well. When he
personality Jeff Hullinger was to interview asked if Selig could give a reason why, Selig
Bud Selig about his book For the Good replied, “I don’t know. I’m not a rabbi.”
of the Game, which I planned to cover for Now, that was funny!
“Schwartz on Sports.” I enjoyed sitting It was really a great program. I’m
in the lobby, reading the latest Jewish glad the MJCCA honors its sports fans by With Bud’s book and ready to hear all about it are (from left) Mark Mittenthal,
publications and people watching. featuring personalities such as Bud Selig. Barry Hyman, Willie Green, and Fred Aftergut.
One important thing he addressed was
how he came up with his book’s title — he
remarked that when he was an owner and
commissioner, a person he respected greatly
told him, “You don’t vote for one team or
the other, but what’s best ‘for the good of
the game.’” And that’s how Selig’s always
tried to operate.
While I was writing this article the next
day, I got a call from my son, Michael, who
was in Orlando, having lunch with a close
friend of mine, Al Schlazer, and his wife,
Basha. It was ironic, because Al is one of
the biggest baseball fans I have ever known,
Before I got comfortable, I saw and he would have loved to hear Selig’s
Gene Benator coming down from his late talk. I hope Al buys and reads his book.
afternoon workout. We always talk about
softball and basketball. Gene’s getting ready THE MACCABIAH EXPERIENCE.
to start another year on the pitching mound The Maccabiah Games are held in Israel
and continues to officiate in the Men’s every four years. It is the third-largest
Basketball League. sporting event in the world, with the largest
I settled into a comfortable chair and it delegation of U.S. athletes sent anywhere in Kenny Silverboard and Marc Backal at the opening ceremony of the Pan Am
wasn’t long before I saw Jeff Kess walking the world, including the Olympics. During Maccabi Games, in Mexico City.
by. I hadn’t seen him in a while, especially the four-year span, there are Regional
since our twice yearly Basketball Bunch Games, Pan American, and European. people were screened and 1,000 glasses was accommodations manager for masters
at Lunch meetings have ended. Jeff was My son-in-law, Marc Backal, attended were donated. athletes (35 years and older). Kenny told me
my favorite captain when I played in the both the Pan Am, in Mexico City in July, In addition, Marc was the lead physician about the Georgia athletes who participated
Basketball League. He gave everyone on his and European Games, in Budapest in early of the U.S. medical team, which he also was in Mexico City: Quintin Alterman and
team a nickname. Mine was “Cagey Vet.” I August. We were visiting the Backals in in Budapest in August, as well as being the Jaren Holzer, under-16 boys basketball
had a lot of fun playing on his team, and he’s New Jersey when Marc came home. His soccer chair. He’s a busy man! gold medal; Jim Benjamin, 55-plus soccer
still going strong. He was there for a workout story and experiences were so interesting Marc told me that the Mexico City bronze medal; and David Schnipper, 45-
session with Jack Vangrofsky, who used to that I thought, “Here’s my next topic for games were the most organized he attended, plus basketball, who earned no medal but
work in the Physical Education Department ‘Schwartz on Sports.’” What qualifies from beginning to end. The opening and did make the winning three-point basket at
and is now a personal trainer. Jeff said that him for The Jewish Georgian? Well, he is closing ceremonies, in both attendance and the buzzer in the first game.
this was the first time he actually worked out married to our daughter, Cathy, who is a true performance, were amazing. This edition of Schwartz on Sports has
seriously rather than just playing basketball. Jewish Georgian. We also talked about Kenny covered a lot of territory. I hope you enjoyed
Jack’s got his work cut out for him. (ha ha) Marc, a pediatrician, participated in his Silverboard’s involvement with the the ride. Until next time, drive for the bucket
Bruce Weinstein came by shortly seventh consecutive games in a variety of Georgia delegation and called him at and score.
afterwards — I figured he’d be here. In volunteer roles. In Mexico City, he was in home in Atlanta. In Mexico City, Kenny
2009, I wrote a column about him and his charge of the Lev L’Lev (Heart To Heart)
baseball collection. Tonight’s presentation eyeglass project. He has run the project,
was tailor-made for Bruce. which provides vision screening and glasses
Ed Feldstein, who coordinates the ushers for those in underserved areas, for three
at many of the JCC book events, passed by of the last four years. His team screened
and told me that they were expecting a full more than 700 people of all ages, provided
house and I had better get in the room and more than 100 pairs of glasses, and ordered
secure a seat. Ed is a major baseball fan, so another 300 pairs of glasses that arrived in
I knew he was looking forward to hearing August.
Selig, who was the commissioner of Major Marc’s group of volunteers included
League Baseball for 20 years and also was athletes, coaches, parents, and members of
owner of the Milwaukee Brewers. the organization Cadena, which provides
What a storehouse of memories Selig disaster relief all over the world. In the three
shared with the group. He talked frankly projects Marc has led, more than 2,100
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SHARON V. FAGIN Ben Mezrich,
JOY OF READING Bitcoin Billionaires
PROGRAM
Henry Winkler
& Lin Oliver,
Alien Superstar
12:00 pm 3 12:00 pm 4 12:00 pm 5 12:00 pm 6 10:00 am 7 12:00 pm 8 8:00 pm 9
Jack Fairweather, Heather Morris, Zoe Fishman, Perry Brickman, Lynn Garson, Tziporah Salamon, Preet Bharara,
The Volunteer Cilka’s Journey Invisible As Air Extracted Sex and the Single Grandma The Art of Dressing Doing Justice
Stephen Koch 7:30 pm Emily Liebert, Sherry Frank, Robyn Spizman,
Hitler’s Pawn Julie Salamon, Pretty Revenge A Passion to Serve Loving Out Loud
3:30 pm An Innocent Bystander 7:30 pm 7:30 pm 12:30 pm
Akbar Gbajabiamila, ESTHER G. LEVINE Pat Mitchell, Gillian Walnes Perry,
Everyone Can Be COMMUNITY READ Becoming a Dangerous The Legacy of Anne Frank
a Ninja Jodi Kantor, Woman Meg Waite Clayton,
7:30 pm She Said The Last Train to London
Adam Rippon, 6:30 pm
Beautiful on the Outside Kristallnacht Commemoration
Besser Holocaust Memorial Garden
7:30 pm
Elizabeth Bellak & Alexandra Bellak,
Renia’s Diary
Bev Saltzman Lewyn,
On the Run in Nazi Berlin
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Chris Edmonds, Melanie Benjamin, Myla Goldberg, LUNCH PROGRAM Brent Pease & Kyle Pease, Adam Chandler, Bari Weiss,
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The World That 7:30 pm 7:30 pm Bob Mankoff, 12:30 pm
We Knew Julie Satow, Cher Hubsher & Have I Got a Sarah Blake,
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Jon Dorenbos, Shawn Levy, A Bond That Lasts Jill Santopolo,
Life is Magic The Castle on Sunset Forever More Than Words
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Abby Chava Stein,
Becoming Eve
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Daniel Okrent, Hillary Rodham Clinton
The Guarded Gate & Chelsea Clinton, Prologue To The
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I.J. Rosenberg,
Conquered
7:30 pm
Nikki R. Haley,
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