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Friday, November 5, 1965
THE SOUTHERN ISRAELITE
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ATLANTA JEWISH
COMMUNITY
CENTER
1745 Peachtree SL,
N.E., Atlanta. Ga.
30309
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Dr. Morris Benveniste,
Chairs National Camp
Planning Committee
NEW YORK, N. Y.—Dr. Morris
Benveniste, DDS of Atlanta, Ga.,
has been appointed chairman of
the planning committee for a na-
“VARIETY”
Calling All Thespians
Alumni campers of Camp Barn
ey Medintz are invited to come
to the AJCC Auditorium at 2:00
p. m., Nov. 4, for final tryouts for
the 3rd Annual Camp Barney
tional Consultation on Camping Medintz Reunion Play
which the National Jewish Wel
fare Board will hold here
January 8-9, I960, Max W. Bay,
chairman of JWB’s National’
Services Committee, announced.
Professional staff and lay lead
ers of Jewish Community Cen
ters, resident camps and Jewish
Federations throughout the United
States will be invited to attend
the consultation, which will be
devoted to the purpose and pro
gram of resident camps under
Jewish communal auspices.
Dr. Benveniste is chairman of
the Barney Medintz Resident
camp of the Atlanta Jewish Com
munity Center, which serves over
500 children during the summer
on a 500 acre site. When the
camp was built in 1963 he served
on the construction committee.
He was elected to the Jewish
Community Center’s board of di
rectors in 1960 and is now serv
ing as secretary.
During the past year Dr. Ben
veniste was chairman of the Cen
ter’s self study committee, which
evaluated the entire Center pro
gram. He served as chairman of
the Center’s Day Camp, which is
on a 40 acre site in DeKalb
County and which houses 250
children. He has been associated
with the Day Camp since 1950,
when he joined the staff as a
counselor. He has also served as
unit head at a private camp,
Indian Acres Reservation and at
Camp Fryberg.
JWB is the national association
of Jewish Community Centers
and YM-YWHA’s and the govern
ment-authorized agency for relig
ious, moral and welfare services
This year the staff and cam
pers of Camp Barney Medintz
have put their talents together
in writing an original script—
Camp Angel Even though Tom
my Smothers isn’t the star (he
doesn’t qualify because he is not
an alumni of Camp Barney Med
intz) we still promise you a star
studded cast loaded with local
talent.
Camp Barney Medintz reunion
will take place Friday, Nov. 26
in the AJCC Auditorium. Camp
Barney Medintz alumni and their
families are invited for an after
noon of reminiscing — fun. The
new 1965 color film will be shown
for the first time and refresh
ments will be served.
Sorry—due to the lack of space
in our Auditorium this invitation
cannot be extended to the total
community. Later this year, how
ever, there will be an opportun
ity for all those who have not
Keen the film to view it.
THE CULTURAL ARTS COMMITTEE
PRESENTS ....
THE JEWISH CONCERT SERIES
Saturday, January 15, 1966—Bill Johnson, Singer
Sunday, February 20, 1968—Atlanta Community
Orchestra
Sunday, Aprii 24, 1966—Jack Glatzer, Violinist
$4.50 series tickets — $2. single tickets
All programs at 8:30 P.M. — AJCC Auditorium
Sunday, March 20, 1966
Annual Meeting and Aviv Dancers
Bonus concert to members only
Tickets will soon be on sale at the Center
Men’s Varsity Basketball
On Wed., Oct. 27, the Varsity
Basketball team played the City
League champions, the “WERD
Celtics’’ and lost a heartbreaker
99-98 in overtime. The Center,
behind 10-0 earlier in the first
quarter came back strong to as
sume a one point lead with 40
seconds left to play in the game.
The game was then tied and in
overtime the Center went down
to defeat. Leading scorer was
Harold Krafchick. The next game
is Mon., Nov. 1, 7:30 p. m. at
Sylvan High School gym. The
. . , , . foes will be the “Tech Dynamoes”
S Foret ThTT Arm T ™ner of ‘he second half of the
Si n . ,r de P ei ^nts, and City League last year. Come out
Jewish patients in veterans hos- and support your team It , ooks
like a promising season.
Members on the team include
Hal Krafchick, Don Diamond,
Mike Nemeroff, Don Miller, Ran
dy Feinberg, Vic Romano, Barry
Berman, Jack Honchrow, Marty
Kogan, Len Levey.
The team is led by the able
coaching of Ralph Kahn.
GOLF WITH TOM
A. J. Tomasello
Golf is a science, a study of a
lifetime, in which you may ex
haust yourself, but never your
subject. It is a contest, a duel, or
a melee, calling for courage,
skills, strategy and self control.
It is a test of temper, trial of
honor, a revealer of character. It
means going into God’s out of
doors, getting close to nature,
fresh air, exercise, a sweeping
away of mental cobwebs, gen
uine recreation of the tired
tissue. It is a cure for care, or
worry. It includes corresponding
with friends, opportunities for
courting, kindliness and generos
ity to an opponent. It promotes
not only physical health but
moral force.
by D. R. Forgan
We all have an excellent oppor
tunity to learn more about this
Youth Activities
Committee Meets
A meeting of the Youth Activi
ties Committee took place Octo
ber 26th, at the Atlanta Jewish
Community Center. Mrs. Rosalie
Alterman, chairman of the com
mittee, introduced Miss Marcia
Gadlin and Mr. Lenny Rubin,
who spoke about their experi
ences at the National Institute of
Jewish Community Center
Youth. Mr. Rubin concentrated
on the actual agenda, while Miss
Gadlin summarized her impres
sions of the conference and
what she was able to bring back
with her.
Miss Barbara Stein, Youth
Activities Director, reported on
the growing club program here
at the Center. She announced a
total of thirteen club groups at
this point and a future expecta
tion of more with the initiation
of the JCY (Jewish Center
Youth) movement. Miss Stein
also reviewed the various classes
offered to the youth and how
registrations were going.
Miss Stein then called upon
Mr. Edward Robbins to discuss,
with the committee his outline
for the leadership training ses
sions. These will deal exclusively
with Jewish content program
ming. The kickoff weekend will
be held sometime in November.
Those attending the meeting
were: Mrs. Gerald Cohen, Mrs.
Isikoff, Mrs. Morris Benveniste,
Mrs. Joseph Cuba, Mrs. Warshaw,
Mr. Louis Gadlin, Dr. Fineman,
Miss Cathy Carter, Mr. Morris
Kotovsky, Mr. Frank Fierman,
Mr. Edward Robbins, Miss Bar
bara A. Stein, with Mrs. Rosalie
Alterman, presiding.
“SUNDAY NIGHT yf THE CENTER’’ . . .
FRAXK WITTOW
November 21. 1965 8:30 P.M.
Guitar Classes For All Ages
-—Beginner Folk Guitar for
Tweens and Teens
Fee $17 for 10 lessons. Instruc
tor: Fred Wiederman. Day and
, time: Sundays 7:30-8:30 p. m.
wonderful sport by attending our —Advanced Folk Guitar for
golf clinics. Tweens and Teens
Keep an eye on this page for
future columns and tips on how
to better your golf game.
FIRST AID
Monday 7:30 - 8:30
Instructor David Schiff. Fee
$10. for 10 week. Register now
and receive a certified Red Cross
First Aid Course.
GOLF - MEN ONLY
Begins Wed. night, Nov. 10,
1965-8:30-9:30 P.M. Beginner
and Advanced. Learn the funda
mentals. If you expect to finish
right—you must start right.
Learn the how and way of golf.
Sharpen your skill, increase
your knowledge. Register for the
men’s golf class today. 4 lessons
indoors and 2 at the Suburban
Golf Club. Fee $13. for entire
course—6 lessons. Must be a
Center member in good standing.
Fee: $17 for 10 lessons. Instruc
tor: Fred Wiederman. Day and
time: Sundays 9-10 p. m.
—Guitar Techniques—Beginners
—Tweens and Teens
Fee $10 for 10 lessons. Instruc
tor: Dan Mason. Day and time:
Thursdays 7:15 to 8:15 p. m.
—Guitar Techniques: Advanced—
Tweens and Teens
Fee $10 for 10 lessons. Instruc
tor: Dan Mason. Day and time:
Thursdays 8:30-9:30 p. m.
—Beginners’ Guitar for Adults
Fee $2 per lesson. $16 for 8
lessons. Instructor: Fred Wied
erman. Day and time: Sundays
6:30-7:30 p. m.
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PIANO WANTED
FOR
A.J.C.C.
DO YOU HAVE A PIANO NOT BEING USED
WHICH YOU WOULD CONSIDER CONTRIBUTING
TO THE CENTER?
WE CAN PUT SEVERAL PIANOS TO VERY GOOD
USE IN OUR ACTIVITIES IMMEDIATELY.
INCIDENTALLY, THE VALUE OF SUCH A CON
TRIBUTION IS TAX DEDUCTIBLE.
Adult Activities
PUBLIC SPEAKING
Tuesdays 8:00-9:00
Mrs. Benveniste, Instructor
Learn how to think on your feet.
Learn to command audience at
tention. Practice in front of a
microphone and a live audience.
Do away with "stage fright’” as
a negative factor and convert it
to a positive force. Learn to or
ganize your ideas and present
them with poise. Register now
$10 for 12 weeks.
PHOTOGRAPHY
WORKSHOP
Thursdays 7:30-9:00
Mr. Ray Anderson, Instructor
For those who have succeeded in
removing the lens caps before
shooting . . but are now looking
for expert information on finer
photographic techniques and the
unveiling of the mysteries of the
dark room. Bring your cameras
and projectors—they have more
to them than meets the eye. Reg
ister now. $8 for 12 weeks.
GUITAR
Sunday 6:30-7:30
Fred Wiederman, Insrtuctor
A Beginning course for future
strummers who have had no
previous instruction in guitar. In
formally taught in small groups
for individual attention. Focus on
folk music. Register now. $16 for
8 weeks.
SPANISH
Sundays 8:00-9:00
Dr. Carreras, Instructor
“Si quiere hablar” . . . register .
. . A group language experience
designed to let you speak and
understand Spanish in a few les
sons. Perfect for that next trip
to Latin lands. A guarantee to
find right street and restaurant
“en espanol.” Register now. $15
for 15 weeks.
BRIDGE
Mondays 7:30-9:30
Thursday 7:30-9:30
Edgar Gay, Instructor
(Nov. 4 1st Thur. Session). Be
ginners, intermediates . . . class
to be conducted at your level and
speed . . . Expert instruction on
the fine points of the game,
count bidding, the play of the
hand, proper treatment of card
combinations. Register now. $10
for 5 weeks.
BALLROOM DANCING
Mondays & Tuesdays
8:00-9:00 — 9:00-10:00
La Fortune, Instructor
If you dream of Fred and
Ginger (Astaire and Rogers)
join now for Cha-Cha, Merehgue,
Rhumba and Foxtrot. Beginners,
intermediates and advanced.
Course conducted at your own
level of dancing skill. $24. per
couple for 12 weeks.
TRAVEL
Tuesdays, 8:00-9:00
Mr. Moody of Cook's Tours
Instructor
South America, si . . . Europe,
oui . Africa and the Orient . . .
travel to distant lands with an
expert. What’s the temperature
now? What clothes do I need?
Is it necessary to make hotel
reservations in Athens? What
should I buy in Italy? What does
the gourmet order at the San
Angel Inn, Mexico? $8. for 6
weeks.
AJCC PROGRAM
SELF-STUDY REPORT
On September 22nd, 1965, over
80 members of the Board of Di
rectors of the Center and mem
bers of the committees of the
Center met to receive the report
of the AJCC Self Study. After
extended discussion and the adop
tion of changes, the study was
accepted as a blueprint for the
work of the Center in the im
mediate and long range future.
For the information of the
membership and the community,
this study is being published in
installment form because of its
length, in the next several issues
of the AJCC News. The following
is the third part which contains
the Recommendations of the
Children’s Activities Committee.
CHILDREN’S ACTIVITIES
COMMITTEE
Chairman: Dr. Martin Reish
Resource Person:
Miss Barbara Stein
The Children’s Activities De
partment is responsible for plan
ning the educational and recre
ational activities for boys and
girls from five to ten years of age.
This program employs a vari
ety of forms. Special interest
groups in dance, art, dramatics,
crafts comprise one group of
activities. Special gym, little
league baseball and swim activi
ties make up another group.
Sunday and school-vacation pro
grams designed for compatible
age groupings are a third form.
Summer camping activities are
yet another, and are dealt with
by special committees in this re
port. In the course of a year many
hundreds of children find oppor
tunities to express new interest
and to acquire new skills in this
program.
The recommendations of the
Children’s Activities Study Com
mittee are as follows:
Recommendations for Immediate
Implementation
PROGRAM
1. About four mass programs
should be planned each year on
school-free days or on Sun
days. The types of programs
recommended are in the cate
gory of movies, carnivals and
puppet shows.
2. The Sunday afternoon pro
grams of game leadership for
children between 2-3:30 p.m.
should be continued. This
should not be a highly struc
tured group-centered program.
This program could take place
at Zaban Park during the sum
mer.
3. A program of field trips to
places of interest for children
is recommended during the
school year and during the
summertime.
Recommendations for Long
Range Implementation
PROGRAM
1. The lack of leisure-time avail
able to children because of re
ligious and high school com
mitments, leads the committee
to recommend that the Center
conduct a cultural arts program
on Saturday afternoon. (In its
review of the committee’s
recommendation, the Study
Steering Committee did not
adopt this recommendation as
stated. Instead, it joined with
the Youth Activities Commit
tee which had made a similar
proposal, in recommending that
the President of the Center
establish a special committee to
study the question of Sabbath
programming in the Center,
and to bring a specific recom
mendation back to the Board
of Directors).
PERSONNEL
1. With the development of the
Center’s Cultural Arts pro
gram, only limited professional
staff time is given to the de
velopment of children’s activi
ties. It is recommended that an
additional professional social
worker be added to the staff
to carry out the responsibility
for children’s activities more
fully.