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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. The event is free, 678-443-2961.
mentary programs, will be held at the but donations will be accepted.
KIDS AT HOME. “Your Jewish Home,” an MJCCA’s Morris & Rae Frank Theatre, 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 Jewish 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 Jewish Community Center of Rae Frank Theatre, was designed to make Foundation, 2302 Parklake Drive NE, Suite town Decatur. This unique exhibition,
Atlanta. The 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 Jewish 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. The 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: The 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 Buckhead. The 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/The Weber Dave Savage, dave@davesavage.com, to
Contact the Greater Atlanta Hadassah office School, 6751 Roswell Road. The 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. The Jewish
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@TheBreman.org. Reservations are
required.
WORKSHOPS FOR WOMEN. From
September 18 through November 5, Jewish
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
Buckhead hot spot, is owned by Jenny
Levison, a part-time actor who employs acting
buddies to help make mealtime entertaining.
The 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. The William Breman
Jewish Heritage Museum presents “The
Forgotten Photographs: The 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. The 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. The event will feature
the Atlanta Falcons Cheerleaders and a
silent auction. Visit www.wishforwendy.org
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