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THEN & NOW: Renay and Al Levensen
Renay and Al Levensen share the secrets to their longtime relationship.
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.
Renay and Al Levensen
63 years
Aug. 14, 1961, at Ahavath Achim Synagogue
How they met:
Renay: I had a blind date with someone else, and Al sat beside me and called soon thereafter. Then I had to train him to not call at the last minute. I had other dates, so he would chat with my mother.
Initial attraction:
Renay: I thought he was nice and good looking.
Al: I wanted a family, and I loved her parents and brothers. And they were good golfers.
Secret to a happy marriage: You both have to want it to work.
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