Page 10 THE JEWISH GEORGIAN September-October 2007 MJCCA News DREAMCOAT RETURNS. <strong>The</strong> Broadway musical Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat returns to the Morris & Rae Frank <strong>The</strong>atre of the Marcus <strong>Jewish</strong> Community Center of Atlanta, 5342 Tilly Mill Road, Dunwoody. Directed by George Fox and running September 6-16, this community theater production is for all ages. It includes a cast of talented members of Atlanta’s <strong>Jewish</strong> community and a live pit orchestra directed by Bob Schultz and Matt Bernstein. George Fox says, “This is Joseph like you’ve never seen it before: it’s multimedia, and this version will be even better than the November ‘05 production, which sold out all seven performances.” Performances will take place Thursday, September 6, and Monday, September 10, 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, September 8, and Saturday, September 15, 9:00 p.m.; and afternoons on Sunday, September 9, and Sunday, September 16. Tickets are $16-$19 for children and $21-$28 for adults. Discounts are available for seniors, children, and MJCCA members. All seats are reserved. To order tickets, call 1-800-494-TIXS or visit www.boxofficetickets.com. OUTSTANDING LEADERS. <strong>The</strong> MJCCA honored outstanding community leaders at the 6th annual Breakfast for our Champions, August 19, at Zaban Park. In addition to the two awards traditionally given during this event, the Erwin Zaban Bridge Builder and Good Sport of the Year awards, the MJCCA added a third, the BBYO Leadership Award. George Stern received the Erwin Zaban Bridge Builder Award, which is given for demonstrating leadership in building bridges between the MJCCA and the greater <strong>Jewish</strong> community by facilitating communication, understanding, and cooperation. Mike Schube is the Good Sport of the Year honoree. This award is given to the individual who has shown sustained commitment to the MJCCA’s Sports & Fitness department through a longtime involvement in coaching, mentoring, or recruiting. Philip Karlick received the BBYO Leadership Award. This honor goes to a successful community leader and <strong>Jewish</strong> philanthropist who is also an advocate for teen programs and has demonstrated an exemplary commitment to BBYO. NEW YORK LIFE MAKES CASH AWARD. <strong>The</strong> MJCCA was awarded a grant through the New York Life Foundation’s Competitive Grants Program. <strong>The</strong> New York Life Foundation annually awards up to 40 grants of $5,000 to the most compelling children-related projects submitted by eligible New York Life employees, agents, or retirees. <strong>The</strong> MJCCA is using the grant to provide a safe place for refugee children whose parents are unable to supervise them during the daytime summer hours and after school. Approximately 50 refugee children and teens attended at least one full week of day camp at the MJCCA this summer or will attend vacation camp during the year. “I am proud to be actively involved with the MJCCA,” said Bryan Wulz, a volunteer from New York Life’s Atlanta office. “This organization is making a difference in our community, and I am pleased to support its mission.” Wulz has been involved with the MJCCA for 12 years, serving as a member of the Sports & Fitness Committee, commissioner of the Men’s 40 & over basketball league, captain in multiple basketball leagues, and a volunteer at many community events. FRIENDLY COMPETITION. Despite two consecutive Sunday rain-outs and continuing inclement weather on the third, the Fugees and the MJCCA Maccabi U14 (14year-old) and U16 (16-year-old) boys’ soccer teams finally met on the soccer field, Sunday, July 22, at the MJCCA for an afternoon scrimmage. All was not sunny skies, however, as the rain finally interrupted play after the Fugees outscored the U16 team, 1–0, and the U14 team, 4–2. After the skies cleared, the two teams enjoyed an afternoon of non-competitive fun, including swimming and eating Your Keys to a World of Music Beverly Beren Piano Lessons in Your Home Children and Adults at Any Level 404-847-8775 piano1709@yahoo.com pizza and watermelon. <strong>The</strong> Fugees and the Maccabi boys’ soccer teams enjoyed a scrimmage and socializing on July 22 (Photo courtesy the MJCCA) <strong>The</strong> Fugees, a Clarkston-based team of refugee children between the ages of 9-17, made national headlines earlier this year when Mayor Lee Swaney told a local newspaper that there would be no more soccer played in the town park. Following an article in the New York Times, Mayor Swaney invited Coach Luma Mufleh and the Fugees back to the park, citing a misunderstanding on the part of the city. For now, the Fugees are back on grass. However, the biggest surprise came straight from Hollywood: Universal Studios plans to immortalize the Fugees on the big screen and has agreed to a $3 million book and movie deal. This money will be held in a trust and used for the Fugees’ continuing education. HOME AWAY FROM HOME. <strong>The</strong> MJCCA’s Sophie Hirsh Srochi <strong>Jewish</strong> Discovery Museum is presenting “Your <strong>Jewish</strong> Home,” through February 1. This new exhibition opens the door to children’s imagination when they step inside a home built just for them. Children can play with furry pets in the front yard, help one another plant and harvest in the garden, have a picnic in the Sukkah, prepare a kosher dairy or meat meal, explore the treasures and toys in the child’s room, try Avigail Slifkin and Zoe Shapiro play with the pets and the doghouse in “Your <strong>Jewish</strong> Home.” their hand at Hebrew school homework, and more. Each portion of the exhibition has a detailed explanation of its relationship to <strong>Jewish</strong> thought, holidays, and customs. Additionally, the museum invites children and their families from across the community to enjoy Sunday Family Fundays. Families will delight in traditional stories and songs, while making crafts relating to <strong>Jewish</strong> holidays and customs. <strong>The</strong> first Sunday Family Funday, September 30, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 noon, is called “Make Your Own Chocolate Sukkah.” “Your <strong>Jewish</strong> Home” was designed by Museum Director Cyndi Shapiro and Travis George. Museum hours are Tuesday- Thursday, 10:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Friday, 10 a.m.-2:00 p.m., and Sunday, 10:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. Admission is $3 per child for nonmembers; free for members. For more information, contact Cyndi Shapiro at 770- 395-2511 or cyndi.shapiro@atlantajcc.org. WORKING TOGETHER. <strong>The</strong> <strong>Jewish</strong> Community Center Association/ Coca-Cola Company Days of Caring and Sharing Program at the MJCCA’s Camp Isidore Alterman Teen Leadership Camp allowed teens ages 13-15 to gain a strong sense of teamwork, community, leadership, and Tikun Olam. Pictured: Delaney Rohde, Lindsay Kraun, Natalie Mancini, Alex Frank, Abbi Folk, and Josh Lieberman A CUT ABOVE. Maya Schiele, 5, shows off her stylish new “do” after donating eight inches of her hair to Locks of Love, a non-profit organization that provides hairpieces for children suffering from long-term medical hair loss. Pictured with Maya is Van Michael Salon’s Robin Sanford, who donated her time during <strong>Jewish</strong> Festival 2007 to cut hair for Locks of Love.
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