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Dr. Klehr to lead
AJWF mini-series
Dr. Harvey Klehr, professor
of political science at Emory
University, will serve as
scholar-in-residence for the
first mini-series of the Atlanta
Jewish Welfare Federation's
speakers’ development pro
gram, beginning at 8 p.m. on
Thursday, Jan. 5, at the Feder
ation.
The series, meeting each
Thursday throughout January,
wiH examine in depth the
current situation in the Mid-
East.
A specialist in modern
political theory, Marxism and
American politics. Dr. Klehr
has published many articles in
professional journals and is
presently engaged in several
research projects.
For enrollment information,
call the speakers' bureau at the
Federation, 873-1661.
AJCC Music School
The Atlanta Jewish Community
Center School of Music has begun
pre-registration for its winter
sessions, which will include suzuki
violin for children ages four to six
years old and electronic piano lab
for children and adults.
Lessons in all instruments are
available in both private and group
sessions.
For registration and infor
mation call Paula, 321-3787.
Nancy. 634-2128 or the AJCC,
875-7881. The classes, beginning in
January, are open to the public.
NCSY Southern
Region Convention
The Southern Region of the
National Conference of
Synagogue Youth is observing
NCSY’s Silver Anniversary at the
region's annual convention
December 22 to 25, at
Congregation B’nai B'rith Jacobin
Savannah.
Hosted by the congregation and
its youth group, B. Karpf Rambam
Chapter of NCSY, the convention
will be the largest regional event in
the history of the organization,
according to Rabbi Jeffrey Adler,
convention coordinator.
Following the theme “Zechor
Yemos Olam—Remember the
Days of Old," the conclave
includes discussions on the theme
and on contemporary issues
confronting Jewish teenagers.
Ceremonies inducting new
members into the National Ben
Meir Honor Society will be held
Saturday night.
AJCC Israel Information Desk
to connect America and Israel
In an effort to strengthen ties between American Jews and Israel,
the Atlanta Jewish Community Center, in cooperation with the
Israel Government Tourist Office and the National Jewish Welfare
Board, will open an Israel Information Desk on Sunday. Jan. 8, at
the AJCC. The desk will be open from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m
David Mann, a graduate of Georgia State University and a
native of.Ein Hashofet in Israel will staff the desk. The project is
aimed at encouraging and facilitating increased American study,
volunteerism, travel, business ventures, employment and
settlement in Israel.
"Atlanta was selected by the National Jewish Welfare Board as
one of the cities to help connect American Jews to Israel and to
provide a handy and accessible counseling and reference service
through this project,” said Center President Paul Aronin.
"Through the information desk, the Center hopes to play a
significant role in coordinating community-wide Israel programs
and trips and establishing a central repository for information on
opportunities for Israel sutdy, professional training, service and
other endeavors," according to David Dubin, executive director of
the AJCC.
The Information Desk will provide counseling and information
related to all local programs, to the various work, study and
volunteer and kibbutz programs of the American Zionist Youth
Foundation and the special tour programs of the Israel Tourist
Office.
Specific and personal reference will be given to people inquiring
about Israel trips to facilitate concerns about special programs.
A work book describing locally sponsored trips to Israel is being
prepared by Mrs. Ruth Kauzin, a member of the Israel Desk
Committee.
Persons interested in any experiences in Israel may utilize the
desk and its services between 1:30 and 4:30 p.m. on Sundays
beginning Jan. 8
“It’s not an overstatement to say that strengthening the ties
between American Jews and Israel is a central part of maintaining
and enriching Jewish identity; and that's what the AJCC Israel
Information Desk project is all about," said Harris Jacobs,
chairman of the Israel Desk Committee of the AJCC.
Brandeis
The Atfanta Chapter of
Brandets University Women's
Committee will present “Mooey
Sense for Women," a seminar on
financial planning and personal
investment, from 10a.m. to4 p.m.
Monday, Jan. 9, at the Decatur
Federal Savings building, 3680
Roswell Rd.
Maurice Cohen, a Brandeis
trustee, will lead the sessions.
Named twice as “Retailer of the
Year" by the Brand Names
Foundation, Cohen has lectured
on personal and business finances
at Harvard Business School, Notre
Dame University and American
University.
For further information and
reservations call 394-0945.
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An accident victim receives emergency medical assistance at
Magen David Adom's First Aid Station in Tiberias.
The Tiberias station of Magen David Adorn, Israel’s National
Red Cross Society recently excelled itself in giving immediate care
to the injured reaching peak proportions in treatments for one
month.
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IJ# pm.—Camp Barney Medintz Reunion, AJCC.
DECEMBER 31, Saturday:
Ml p.BL—Shea nth Israel Club Shalom New Year’s Eve Dinner-
Dance, the Synagogue
Ml p.m.-2^9 a na.—Or VeShalora New Year's Eve Party, the
Synagogue.
JANUARY 4, Wednesday:
p.m.—Tel Chai Hadassah Open Board Meeting, Home of Sylvia
Hyman, 2700 Can ns Ridge Circle.
JANUARY 5, Thursday:
p.m.—Beth Jacob Sisterhood Annual Night Meeting, the
Synagogue.
JANUARY 8, Sunday:
1:36-4:3d—AJCC Israel Information Desk Opening, AJCC.
JANUARY 9. Monday:
1#*# a.m.-4.-98 p.m.—Brandeis Women "Money Sense for Women"
Seminar, Decatur Federal Savings Bank.
Shcarith Israel
Congregation Shcarith Israel's
Club Shalom couples club will
sponsor its annual New Year’s Eve
gala dinner and dance at 9 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 31, at the
synagogue.
The seated dinner will include
champagne punch and hors
d’oeuvres. Party hats, noise makers
and set ups will be provided.
Reservations and table requests
will be accepted on a first come
basis.
Or VeShalom
Congregation Or VeShalom will
bring in the New Year with a gala
party from 9 p.m. to 2 am. on
Saturday, Dec. 31, featuring a
champagne brunch including
blintzes. bagels, lox and danish at
12:30 a m., a( the synagogue.
Dance music will be provided by
Bryan Bums and his orchestra.
For reservations and inform
ation call Betty Roistacher, 634-
0731.
Ahavath Achim Youth
Lori Lobel of Atlanta has been
elected president of Congregation
Ahavath Achim's Junior
Congregation for the 1977-78
term. Other officers of the grades
five to seven section are Jamie
Glassman, vice president; Sandra
Haber, Brian Lobel. secretaries.
The congregation’s Minyonaires
will hold its weekly meeting
beginning with Shaharit services
followed by an eggs and bagels
breakfast for both adults and
students at 8:45 a.m. Sunday, Dec.
18.
Each of Ahavath Achim’s youth
group will take part in the
synagogue’s “Mystery Bus Rides,"
with route times from 10:15a.m. to
2; 1S p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 27, for
Pre-Kadima (grades three and
four); from 12 to 3:45 p.m. on
Wednesday, Dec. 28, for Kadima
(grades five to seven); and from 12
to 3 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 30, for
USY (grades eight to 12).
Beth Jacob Sisterhood
The Sisterhood of Congregation
Beth Jacob will hold its annual
night meeting at 8 p.m. Thursday,
Jan. 5, at the synagogue.
Principle speaker Rabbi Juda
Mintz of the Atlanta Hillel-
Federation will discuss “Current
Jewish Trends on Campus.” Two
students, will discuss their life on
campus from a Jewish viewpoint.
Adult Institute off Jewisffi Studies
to offffer winter quarter program
The Adult Institute of Jewish Studies begins its winter quarter
on Wednesday evening, Jan. 4
A highlight of the season will be "A Survey of Jewish Life Under
Arab Rule" taught by Dr. Philip Wendkoa, educational director of
Ahavath Achim Congregation. This course, which may be taken
for university credit in cooperation with Georgia Tech, will analyze
the cultural, economic and political inter-relationship of Jews and
Arabs from the time of the Moslem conquest to the present.
Other feature courses include an ongoing study of the Book of
Exodus with Rabbi Herbert Cohen, the Life Cycle of the Jew with
Rabbi Shlomo Bluming and two classes in Israeli Dancing, led by
folk dance expert, Vivian Miller. i
A full range of Hebrew language classes from beginning reading
to advanced conversational Hebrew will be offered.
The Adult Institute has extended its satellite courses, conducted
in cooperation with various educational and religious
organizations throughout the city. Day classes include "The
Vintage Years: Success or Failure" with Leonard Kramish and
"Legacy of Ancient Israel", taught by Rabbi Zvi Shapiro..
Adult and family courses, including Hebrew language, Jewish
values, music and dance will be held on six successive Monday
evenings at the Hebrew Academy, beginning on January 9,
Eveping satellite courses feature Intermediate Hebrew, in
cooperation with Congregation Etz Chaim, Yiddish, with Brandis
University National Women's Committee; "How Judaism
Differs," with Or VeShalom; and "Six Faces of Israel," with the
Atlanta Zionist District of ZOA.
A small fee is charged for each course.
For further information contact Ms. Glee Snyder Schwartz,
director of the Adult Institute of Jewish Studies, at the Atlanta
Bureau of Jewish Education, 873-1248.
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