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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. ~ - - - - • 1 ESI | , .What's iappcnmg fasaarm M ! 1 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. —WKBUKiBmirvn 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. ■wmmM Page 13 THE SOUTHERN ISRAELITE December 23. 1977