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Page 24 THE SOUTHERN ISRAELITE February 2, 1979
Synagogue Directory
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Candle Lighting Time: 5:52 p.m.
Ahavath Achim, (Conservative), 600 Peachtree Battle, Ave., N.W. Dr.
Harry H. Epstein, Rabbi; David M. Auerbach, Assoc. Rabbi; Isaac
Goodfriend, Cantor. Daily service, 7:15 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Late Friday,
8:15 p.m.; Saturday tnoming, 8:35, 9:00 a.m.; Saturday evening, 5 p.m.;
Sunday morning, 8:30 a.m.
Anshi S'Fard, (Orthodox), 1324 North Highland Ave., N.E., H
Taratoot, Hon. Pres.; Label Merlin. Pres. Saturday morning. 9 a.m.
Atlanta Hillel, (Students) 1531 Clifton Rd., N.E. Rabbi Juda Mintz,
Director; Friday evening, 8 p.m. (followed by Oneg Shabbat); Saturday
morning, 10 a.m. (followed by Kiddush brunch).
Bath Jacob, (Orthodox), 1885 LaVista Rd., N.E. Emanuel Feldman,
Rabbi; Marc Volk, Asst. Rabbi; Benjamin Stiefel, Cantor. Daily
Minyan, 7 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Friday evening, 5:50 p.m.; Saturday
morning, 8:30 a.m.; Saturday evening, 5:35 p.m.; Sunday morning, 8 a.m.
Bath Shalom, (Liberal/Traditional), East Atlanta Area, P.O. Box 298,
Clarkston, Ga. 30021. Rabbi Donald Peterman. Information is available
at 294-8157. Friday evening, 8 p.m.; Briarlake Elementary School,
Saturday morning, 9:30 a.m., Congregational offices, Clarkston Village,
Suite M; Study Group, 2-3 p.m., home of Rabbi Peterman.
Eti Chaim, (Liberal Conservative), Rabbi Shalom Lewis, P.O. Box
28904, Atlanta, 30328. Friday evening and Saturday morning services
held at First Baptist Church of Roswell, Mimosa Blvd. Friday evening
service, 8 p.m.; Saturday morning, 9:30 a.m. Information is available by
calling 973-0137.
Jewish Home, 3150 Howell Mill Rd., N.W. Benno Wolffs, Religious
Director. Friday evening, 7:30 p.m.; Saturday morning, 9:15 a.m.
Relatives and friends of residents most welcome.
Or VeShalom, (Sephardic), 1681 N. Druid Hills Rd., N.E. Robert Ichay,
Rabbi; Joseph Cohen, Rabbi Emeritus. Friday evening, 6:30 p.m.;
Saturday morning services, 8:45 a.m.; Sunday morning, 8:30 a.m,
Shearith Israel, (Traditional), 1880 University Dr., N.E. Marc Wilson,
Rabbi. Daily morning service (followed by Halacha Class); Monday and
Thursday, 6:50 a.m.; Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, 7 a.m.; Daily
evening, 6 p.m.; Friday evening, 5:55 p.m.; Shabbat morning, 8:30 a.m.;
Youth Congregation, 10:15 a.m.; Shabbat evening, (Class in Talmud, 45
minutes before Minha), 5:35 p.m.; Sunday morning, 8:30a.m.; Tallis and
Tefilin (followed by breakfast), 8:45 a.m.
Temple Emanu-EI, (Reform), North Atlanta area, P.O. Box 76816.
Atlanta, 30328. Friday evening, 8 p.m., Decatur Federal Savings.
Dunwoody Village. Information available at 393-1248.
Temple Sinai, (Reform), 5645 Dupree Dr., N.W. Richard Lehrman,
Rabbi; Sid Cottier, Cantor. Friday evening services, 8:15 p.m.; Saturday
morning, 10:30 a.m.
The Temple, (Reform), 1589 Peachtree Rd., Alvin Sugarman, Rabbi;
Harvey Winokur, Rabbi; Donald Tam, Rabbi. Friday evening, 8:15
p.m.; Saturday morning, 10:30 a.m.
Organizations
Rabbis Wein, Feldman lead retreat
Rabbi Berel Wein, nationally
known rabbinic scholar, will be the
guest faculty member at the third
annual Congregation Beth Jacob
Torah Retreat at the Pinelsle
Hotel, Lake Lanier Island, Friday,
Feb. 9 through Sunday, Feb. 11.
The theme for this year’s retreat
will be the Jewish Meaning of
Kavod/Honor. Rabbi Emanuel
Feldman, for over 27 years the
spiritual leader of Congregation
Beth Jacob and past vice president
of the Rabbinical Council of
Rabbi Emanuel Feldman
America, will join Rabbi Wein as
faculty for the retreat.
Rabbi Wein, a graduate of the
Hebrew Theological College in
Skokie, Ill., was a practicing
lawyer in Chicago after his
ordination in 1955 until 1964 when
he became spiritual leader of Beth
Israel Congregation in Miami
Beach. In 1972 he was appointed
executive vice president of the
Union of Orthodox Congregations
of America and later that year
became rabbinic administrator of
the Kashruth Division of UOCA.
In 1977, Rabbi Wein founded
the Yeshiva Shaarei Torah of
Monsey, N.Y., which he currently
heads. He is also rabbi of
Congregation Bais Torah of
Suffem, N.Y., and the author of a
book of halachik essays and of
many published articles.
Rabbi Emanuel Feldman of
Congregation Beth Jacob has been
a guest lecturer at many Torah
Retreats throughout the country.
He is book editor of “Tradition
Magazine.” He is the author of
“The 28th of Iyar” and “Biblical
and Post-Biblical Defilement and
Mourning: Law as Theology.” He
was ordained by Ner Israel in
Baltimore, and holds a Ph.D from
Emory University where he has
also served as guest lecturer in
Rabbi Berel Wein
religion.
The event will provide both
formal and informal opportunities
to interact with the faculty. There
will be also be Shabbat services,
meals, singing and dancing. On
Saturday evening, Atlanta’s
traditional Jewish band, ‘Matzah,”
will provide music.
Co-chairpersons for the retreat
are Dr. and Mrs. Mark Fisher, and
Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Epstein.
Reservations ar* being accepted
from both members and non
members. For information and
reservations, call 633-0551.
Shearith Israel plans
people power sabbath
Congregation Shearith Israel
will hold a special “People Power
Sabbath” celebrating the total
involvement of the congregation in
worship at 8:30 a.m., Saturday,
Feb. 17, at the synagogue.
Over 40 laypeople, young and
old, will help conduct the various
portions of the service. A special
D’var Torah (sermon), will be
presented by Lou Davis, WSB-TV
commentator.
Rabbi Marc H. Wilson will
prepare his “cholent” (Sabbath
stew) for the entire congregation.
For more information, call 873-
2743.
Bat Shalom hosts
Stuart Lewengrub
Stuart Lewengrub, southeastern
director of the Anti-Defamation
League of B’nai B’rith, will speak
at Bat Shalom Hadassah's gala
evening at 8 p.m., Saturday, Feb.
10, in the community room of
Perimeter Mall.
His topic will be “Arab
Influence on the Jewish
Community in America” A
question and answer period will
follow.
For further information or
reservations, call Susan Kendal,
292-1056.
Beth Jacob Youth to
install officers
Troop 73 observes
scout Sabbath
Boy Scout Troop 73 will observe
the Scout Sabbath by participa
tion in Saturday morning services
at Congregation Or VeShalom at 9
a.m., Feb. 3.
The troop, with Josiah V.
Benator as Scoutmaster, will also
observe its 29th anniversary. For
the past 21 years Troop 73 has
been sponsored by Congregation
Or VeShalom. During its first
eight years Congregation Shearith
Israel sponsored the troop.
All past and present scouts and
members of the community are
invited.
Yeshiva High, (Orthodox), 1745 Peachtree Rd. Rabbi Herbert Cohen.
Dean DaitVTnorning service. 8 a.m.; Daily afternoon service, 2:25 p.m.;
Lridav night, 10 minutes before Sundown; Saturday morning service, 9
a m.; Saturday evening service, 15 minutes before Sundown. Shabbat
services are held at 1271 Jody Lane, N.E.
JEWISH HOLIDAY CALENDAR
TU B'SHEVAT Mon., Feb. 12
PUR1M Tues., March 13
PASSOVER Thurs. - Thurs., A pr. 12-19
Holidays begin at sunset day before
Beth Jacob plans
youth shabbaton
Congregation Beth Jacob will
hold ft voufh Shnhhutnn for «ap<
six through ten. Friday and
Saturday, Feb. 16-17, at the
synagogue.
The fee is $ 10^ Reservations
must be received by Feb. 9.
Simcha Hadassah
visits Jewish Home
Simcha Hadassah will host an
afternoon at the Jewish Home at
2:30 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 7. The
group will visit with the residents
and play bingo.
For information or to donate a
gift that might be used for bingo,
call Ruth Cohen, 636-2633.
A A forum
hears Dr. Pollack
Dr. Allen Pollack, professor of
Russian and European history, will
address the Ahavath Achim
Monday Night Adult Education
Forum at 8:15 p.m., Feb. 5, at the
Synagogue.
Dr. Pollack is a dynamic
speaker who brings to his
presentations a thorough
knowledge and keen insight of the
Middle East situation. He has held
positions at Brooklyn College, the
University of Pittsburgh and
Yeshiva University.
He has been most active in
Jewish communal affairs, was
instrumental in establishing the
American Professors for Peace in
the Middle East, and is past
chairman of its national executive
committee.
The public is invited to attend
Beth Jacob junior congregation
will hold its third annual
installation dinner at 6:30 p.m.,
Sunday, Feb. 4 at the synagogue.
Zorka the magician will be the
special guest.
Blood donor day
is Feb. 4
The Jewish War Veterans and
Ladies Auxiliary and the Fulton
Lodge are sponsoring their 118th
quarterly blood drive, 9 a m. to 2
p.m., Sunday, Feb. 4, at the
Ahavath Achim Synagogue.
This city-wide blood donc^tday is
being co-sponsored by Ahavath
Achim Synagogue, Congregation
Shearith Israel, Congregation Or
VeShalom, the Temple, Congrega
tion Beth Jacob, and Atlanta
Lodge No. 1173, B’nai B’rith.
A free continental breakfast is>
served to each donor.
BBYO seeks
adult advisors
BBYO is looking for several men
and women who enjoy working
with Jewish teenagers and feel that
they can give several hours per
week. The commitment includes
attending Sunday chapter
meetings and programs, attending
advisor training sessions,
attending conventions when
possible and helping in developing
relationships among chapter
members.
Advisors are one of the vital
ingredients of the successful
program the B’nai B’rith youth
have in Atlanta. The advisor is an
adult volunteer who is the key to a
well functioning AZA or BBG
chapter.
Persons interested in becoming
a BBYO advisor should call Lisa
Moore at the BBYO office, 876
0343.