The Southern Israelite. (Augusta, Ga.) 1925-1986, April 02, 1976, Image 10

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P«JC« 10 THE SOUTHERN ISRAELITE April 2, 1976 Federation Tells Major Events •BBYO-AJCC Spring Highlights Two major^ annual obser vances will be held within the next few weeks, according to Sidney Feldman, president of the Atlanta Jewish Welfare Federation. In announcing that Holocaust Day — Yom Hashoa — will be observed on April 26, Mr. Feld man added that this event would be chaired by Cantor Isaac Goodfriend, and co-sponsored with Eternal Life-Hemshech, the organization of survivors of the holocaust. Cantor Goodfriend has already met with a committee of community leaders to make special plans which include a traditional observance at Greenwood Cemetery, at 2:30 p.m. on that day. In addition to a speaker, a representative of the local rabbinate, youth groups, and others will participate. Israel Independence Day — Yom Haatzmaut — will be observed Sunday evening, May 2, at the Ahavath Achim Synagogue under the chair manship of Betty Ann Jacobson. A committee consisting of all Jewish organizations will co sponsor the event and planning has already begun. Organizations and individual members of the community are urged to put these dates on their calendars. Special To The Southern Israelite “We’ve only just begun” could goal is $10,000 to be raised be the theme song of the Atlanta Council BBYO program through the remainder of the school year. Every weekend holds a special program for at least one of the 38 chapters making up Atlanta Council. On the Council level, excite ment is building now that the BBYO-AJWF 1976 Campaign has been kicked off. This year’s Gate City Lodge B*nai B’rith Launches Membership Contest Gate City Lodge of B’nai B’rith has begun its annual drive for new members with a contest awarding prizes to lodge brothers who bring in new members. Though Gate City is the old est lodge in the south, a spokes man says the average age of the membership is 35. The membership varies widely in age, in interests and in background. Programs initiated and/or supported bjf the Lodge include an employment bureau, Hillel Foundations, Anti-Defamation League, B’nai B’rith Youth OPEN ALL NIGHT 876-0381 Ponce de Leon at Highland. Organization,, community awareness seminars, Jewish education meetings, substituting for non-patrol police personnel at Christmas and Easter, work ing closely with the Jewish Home and others. The lodge has an active bowl ing league and tennis team as well. ,, -fc Lodge members who help swell the membership ranks by April 15 are eligible for several prizes donated for this purpose. Those bringing in three new members will receive dinner for two at either the Midnight Sun Dinner Theatre or the Harlequin Dinner Theatre. Those who bring in six new members are eligible to par ticipate in a drawing for a por table color TV or a weekend at Sapphire Valley. The member who brings in the most new members, with a seven-member minimum, will receive the grand prize, a signed lithograph, choice of Dali or Calder, valued at over $600. Membership information is available by calling the Lodge of fice, 266-0320; Jack Hillman, 351-5816, Alan Marks, 469-5374 or Leonard Chalnick, 981-4560. Tfcaiemy 0 pea y ouse 1892 H. Druid Hills 634-7388 /p..... APRIL 4 V m ^ , Enrol lmen+ time is here. Paren+3 and families are invited to visit _ ask questions _ Socialize Qn d to join u* for refreshments. BBYO’ers enroute to per form for children of E. A. Ware Community School. Top clowns are Susan Berkowitz and HeleenTibor, leaning on Sherrie Horowitz and Rhonda Waitzman. through individual and chapter pledges . and then there was the annual Council. Dance on Saturday evening, Mar. 20. The theme for this year’s bash was “Magical Mystery Tour”. All the world’s a stage and all the performers are BBYO’ers — at the Tikvah Talent Show oh April 18 at the AJCC. From ac tions to acrobats, everyone gets in the act . . . The Four Questions are asked in a completely fresh approach by members of Haganah AZA, Am Echod AZA, Keshet BBG, and Anashim BBG. These four chapters are sponsoring an Interfaith Seder on April 8 to to be held at the AJCC- To put the icing on the cake, Atlanta council Spring Con vention is coming up on April 30, May 1-2. This year’s convention is chaired by Michael Feldman and Mindy Maran who have been quoted as saying, “You’ll have to see the conven tion to believe it! It is going to be one creative program after another that will really be different from anything else you have ever been to.” The theme of BBYO NIGHT at the Omni in February brought the award shown above, from the Atlanta Hawks. Left to right, above are David Ellin, Buddy Gelernter, Bob Williams, Paul Bodner and Milton Bach. Plan Reception For AIPAC Head Morris J. Amitay, executive director of the American Israel Public Affairs Committee, will be in Atlanta Tuesday, Apr. 6, at a reception at 8 p.m. at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jerome Zimmer man, 3515 Paces Ferry Rd., N.W. Hosts for the reception are Mr. and Mrs. George Alterman, Mr. and Mrs. Saul Blumenthal, Mrs. Henry Caplan, Mr. and Mrs. Burton J. Epstein, Mr. and Mrs. Max Kuniansky, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Levow, Mr. and Mrs. Milton Rauzin, Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Siegel and Mr. and Mrs. Zimmerman. The American Israel Public Affairs Committee is registered to lobby in Washington on behalf of legislation affecting Israel. AIPAC’s purpose is to unite American friends of Israel who support the Jewish state on political and diplomatic matters. Mr. Amitay spent five years as senior legislative aide to Sen. Abraham Ribicoff, during which time he played a leading role in drafting legislation affecting Israel and Soviet Jewry. Begin ning in 1962, he spent seven years in the Department of State. At Harvard Law School, Amitay specialized in inter national law and was a member of Dr. Henry Kissinger’s defense policy seminar. Though born in New York Ci ty, he is the son of a sixth- generation Sabra and is fluent in Hebrew. Interested persons can call 261-6783 for more information on the reception. the convention is “Judaism . . . 2001?” and seeing the excitement being generated by all 35 steer ing committee chairpersons, you’ve gotta believe! Atlanta Council BBYO is open to all 8-12th grade Jewish young people in the community, who are always welcome to drop by to learn more about what’s going on. The office is located in the AJCC. People can call 876-0343 and ask for the BBYO director, Paul Bodner, or the assistant director, Terri Bagen. fftetcfeefo by Norma Barach VEAL BREAST AND VEGETABLES by NORMA BARACH 1 thought you might like an idea for something different for Passover — something good to serve on the last days of the holi day when the Passover fare seems to be losing its zip. 2‘/i to 3 lbs. veal breast 2 tblsps. oil 5 large potatoes, cut in half 5 carrots, cut in thirds 2 medium onions, cut in thirds 2 medium onions, cut in rings 1 clove garlic, minced l'/4 cups tomato-mushroom sauce (kosher for Passover) Vt cup cider vinegar (kosher for Passover) 1 tblsp. sugar 'A tap. pepper '/< cup tomato-mushroom sauce (optional) Cut meat into serving pieces. In a dutch oven, brown meat and onions in oil. Remove meat and brown potatoes and carrots. Put meat back in. Mix remaining in gredients together and pour over meat and vegetables. Cover and bake in 350 degree oven for two hours or until tender. Makes 5 servings. Add another V* cup sauce if necessary.