Page 26 THE JEWISH GEORGIAN September-October 2007 Best Breakfast in Finest Desserts • Nova Lox & Bagel • Fresh Brisket • Corned Beef & Pastrami Reuben • Homemade Short Ribs • Old-Fashioned Stuffed Cabbage • Where Traditional Matzo Ball Soup is Made Fresh Everyday Open 24/7 Town Atlanta’s 3620 Roswell Road • Atlanta, GA Call for Reservations 404-816-9090
September-October 2007 THE JEWISH GEORGIAN Page 27 Thought You’d Like to Know By Jonathan Barach Conversations series of concert-plus-com- for directions and details. <strong>The</strong> event is free, 678-443-2961. mentary programs, will be held at the but donations will be accepted. KIDS AT HOME. “Your <strong>Jewish</strong> Home,” an MJCCA’s Morris & Rae Frank <strong>The</strong>atre, Contributions to the Cystic Fibrosis EXPERIENCE HISTORY. Tour the inter- interactive exhibition for children, runs 5342 Tilly Mill Road, Dunwoody. Jeffrey Foundation can also be sent to Marisa C. de nationally acclaimed “Anne Frank in the through February 1, 2008, at the Sophie Siegel’s Keyboard Conversations series, la Garza, Coordinator of Special Events for World: 1929-1945” exhibition, housed in Hirsch Srochi <strong>Jewish</strong> Discovery Museum exclusive in the Southeast to the Morris & A Wish for Wendy, Cystic Fibrosis the Old Courthouse in the Square in down- of the Marcus <strong>Jewish</strong> Community Center of Rae Frank <strong>The</strong>atre, was designed to make Foundation, 2302 Parklake Drive NE, Suite town Decatur. This unique exhibition, Atlanta. <strong>The</strong> exhibition offers children the classical music more accessible to every- 210, Atlanta GA 30345-2896. which reveals the lessons of the Holocaust opportunity to play and explore <strong>Jewish</strong> life one. Tickets are $20/general admission and through Anne Frank’s eyes, reinforces the in a home built just for them. Hours are $12/MJCCA members, with discounts for FILLING THE BOWL. <strong>The</strong> Empty Bowl universal message of tolerance, human Tuesday-Thursday, 10:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m., children and seniors. Tickets are available Dinner, the annual “soup kitchen” benefit- rights, and mutual respect. Free docent-led and Sunday, 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. at 770-395-2654 or www.jplay.org. ing Project Connect, JF&CS’ homelessness tours for adult and school groups can be Admission is $3 per child for non-members program, takes place November 11, at First scheduled by visiting www.holocaust.geor- and free to members. For information on LAYING DOWN THE LAW. Michael S. Presbyterian Church. For more information, gia.gov. the exhibition and related Sunday Family Chernuchin, former executive producer and visit www.jfcs-atlanta.org/emptybowl.asp. Fundays, contact Cyndi Shapiro at 770- head writer of “Law & Order,” “Michael GETTING TOGETHER. 45+ Shul Singles 395-2511 or cyndi.shapiro@atlantajcc.org. Hayes” and “Brooklyn South,” will speak at STEM CELL RESEARCH. “Touching and Friends is a new group uniting the Hadassah Attorney’s Council program, Tomorrow: <strong>The</strong> Promise of Stem Cells” is a Atlanta’s congregation singles and the unaf- October 10, 6:30 p.m., at Maggiano’s Little panel discussion on the medical, political, filiated. Events will be activity based to fos- Italy, in <strong>Buckhead</strong>. <strong>The</strong> cost is $36 for ethical, and religious issues surrounding ter relaxed conversation. Most will feature Hadassah members and $40 for nonmem- embryonic stem cell research. Panelists are table games and food; special interest activbers, plus $5 for Georgia Bar members who Dr. Yaron Ilan; Georgia Senator David ities will be created by participants. Events want to earn CLE credit. Any attendee who Adelman; and Rabbi Dr. Analia Bortz. This will rotate among the congregations, peo- becomes a Hadassah Life Member during free program, sponsored by Greater Atlanta ple’s homes, and other locations. Costs will registration or the event will receive a gift. Hadassah, takes place November 18 at be kept low to cover expenses. Contact Reservations are requested by October 1. Congregation Or Hadash/<strong>The</strong> Weber Dave Savage, dave@davesavage.com, to Contact the Greater Atlanta Hadassah office School, 6751 Roswell Road. <strong>The</strong> program get on the e-mail list. at 678-443-2961 or begins at 10:00 a.m., followed by refresh- hstrelzik@hadassah.org. ments from 11:30-noon. For more information, contact Greater Atlanta Hadassah at HELP IS ON THE WAY. <strong>The</strong> <strong>Jewish</strong> Genealogical Society of Georgia offers oneon-one assistance to genealogists in researching family history. Upcoming sessions are Thursdays, September 6, November 1, and December 6, 11:00 a.m.- 1:00 p.m.; and Sundays, September 9, October 14, November 11, and December 9, 1:00-3:00 p.m. Sessions take place at the Breman Museum, 1440 Spring Street. Admission is free for museum members and $5 for non-members. For more information, visit www.thebreman.org/jgsg.htm, or leave a message at 404-575-3767 or JGSG@<strong>The</strong>Breman.org. Reservations are required. WORKSHOPS FOR WOMEN. From September 18 through November 5, <strong>Jewish</strong> Family & Career Services is partnering with Atlanta area experts in a series of workshops throughout the metro area designed to support women in career and life transitions. Topics include communication styles, building boundaries, back-towork plans, and more. For more information, contact Ann Vitale at 770-677-9472 or avitale@jfcs-atlanta.org. For a complete schedule of workshops and classes, visit www.jfcs-atlanta.org. SOUPER DUPER. Join ORT Atlanta for a “souper “ night, September 25, 7:00 p.m., at Souper Jenny, Andrews Square Shopping Center, 56 E. Andrews Dr. NW. Enjoy a cooking demo and tasting, and learn new recipes. Souper Jenny, the renowned <strong>Buckhead</strong> hot spot, is owned by Jenny Levison, a part-time actor who employs acting buddies to help make mealtime entertaining. <strong>The</strong> cost for the evening is $30 per person, which includes wine & heavy appetizers. Space is limited. Your check (made payable to ORT Atlanta) is your reservation; mail to Andrea Levy, 1866 Olde Village Run, Dunwoody GA 30338. TICKLING THE IVORIES. Internationally acclaimed pianist Jeffrey Siegel returns to Atlanta, September 30, 4:00 p.m., to perform “America: Fascinatin’ Rhythms!” This concert, first in the 2007-08 Keyboard AT THE BREMAN. <strong>The</strong> William Breman <strong>Jewish</strong> Heritage Museum presents “<strong>The</strong> Forgotten Photographs: <strong>The</strong> Work of Paul Goldman from 1943-1961,” October 11- December 30. “Where the Wild Things Are: Maurice Sendak in His Own Words and Pictures” continues through September 30. For information on these exhibitions and other programming, visit www.thebreman.org. JF&CS@SINAI. JF&CS@Sinai, a new component of JF&CS based at Temple Sinai, is presenting several events. “When Someone You Love Has a Mental Illness” is October 21, 2:00-6:00 p.m. “Tools for Women: How to Move Forward With Your Back-to-Work Plan” is November 5, 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. For more information or to register for “Tools for Women,” contact Ann Vitale at 770-677-9472 or avitale@jfcs-atlanta.org. SHOP FOR A CAUSE. Help JF&CS at the Shopping Benefit at Bloomingdales, October 25, 10:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m., at Lenox Square and Perimeter Mall. Receive a certificate for 15-20% off regular and sale prices. Admission is $10 per person; 100% of your admission ticket will benefit JF&CS. For tickets, contact Susan Metz at 770-677-9329 or smetz@jfcs-atlanta.org. A WISH FOR WENDY. <strong>The</strong> 8th Annual Wish for Wendy Softball Challenge, benefiting the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, is November 3, 9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m., at Alpharetta’s North Park. <strong>The</strong> event will feature the Atlanta Falcons Cheerleaders and a silent auction. Visit www.wishforwendy.org Oak GroveMarket Meat Market & Deli Best Hamburger in Atlanta! DAILY LUNCH SPECIALS Soups & Stews Salads Sandwiches Hot Items Desserts Monday – Saturday 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM 2757 LaVista Road, Decatur, GA 404.315.9831 www.OakGroveMarket.com
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