THEN & NOW: Aviva and Harry Stern
As an Atlanta Jewish Times tradition, we spotlight some of the city’s most optimistic and fun-loving couples who share how they met and their secrets to longstanding marriage.
After 37 years with the Atlanta Journal-Constitution and now with the AJT, , Jaffe’s focus is lifestyle, art, dining, fashion, and community events with emphasis on Jewish movers and shakers.
Years Married: 54 years
March 1968
Location: Aviva’s aunt and uncle’s home, Franklin Square, Long Island
How we met:
Aviva: I was the dance instructor and Harry a counselor for 15-year-olds at Surprise Lake Camp, a Jewish Federation Camp, in Cold Springs, N.Y.
Initial Attraction?
Aviva: Harry was very handsome and mysterious looking. I wanted to get to know him — although he came to camp with his long-time girlfriend.
Harry: I spotted Aviva on the camp bus. She was/is beautiful and unusually poised. I was intrigued by her demure personality and grace while dancing.
Secrets?
Harry: We love Israel and lived there for six years. There, Aviva joined the Bat Sheva Dance Company, and I was on the faculty of Hebrew University in Jerusalem. We’ve visited Israel since many times.
Aviva: We both love traveling. Fell in love with Italy and visited many times. We share many interests. However, any relationship requires constant work and compromise.
Harry: I agree with Aviva. I’m a work in progress.
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