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any loved one who is ever far
from home. On one side are
the dove of peace and the
words "May You Go Safe"
The words “And Come Safe,”
a shining sun, and a flower
formed from six hearts on
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AJF’s Unicoi ’86 to feature
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Adapted Irom the works ol Kabbi Mcnachem M
Schneerson. the I ubavitcher Rebbe. by Rabbi
Voisi New. C habad of Georgia
Joseph did not merely resist the
harmful influences of Egyptian
society, nor did he timourously live
in hermit-like seclusion to avoid
being adversely influenced. Quite
the contrary; he exerted a powerful
and beneficial influence on the
Egyptians, as we clearly see in
Sidra Vayigash.
Many people live, like Joseph,
exposed to harmful influences. Some
resist the bad influences and remain
unaffected by them. Their resistance
to change may come about as a
result of three different attitudes:
Holding firm: One many strain
and struggle to hold firm to his
beliefs, and resist the environment.
But such resistance to change is far
from perfect. Before encountering
this environment there was not the
slightest possibility or even potential
for change in his moral conduct,
his spiritual standards. But now he
has undergone a descent, for it is
obvious that the harmful influences
Rabbi Schneerson
of his surroundings could affect
him and likely would affect him—
but for his continuous resistance.
Aloofness: Another individual
may separate himself from society
and maintain his own lofty Torah
standards in seclusion. But this,
too, is not the perfect approach.
H is imperviousness to change rests
solely upon his lack of exposure to
his surroundings. If he were to
mingle with society possibly he
would be influenced by it. Again,
the potential for change exists.
Turning the tables: The third—
and best—approach to resist the
evil influences of the environment
is when the individual works in and
on society to change it and elevate
it to his own level. It is he who then
affects his environment. This is the
perfect approach, for if one has the
strength to upgrade the standards
of his society, no influence can
bring him down from his spiritual
plane.
The beautiful 18K “Tfee of
Life," reminiscent o< the Star
of David, carries on the re
verse side the renowned
artist Ben Shaftn’s Hebrew
alphabet. Set in a charming
“wildflower" frame with a
clear 5 point diamond, this
unusual pendant symbol
izes renewal, knowledge,
and hope.
Ruth Gruber, author of “Raquella”
and “Haven” and an expert on
Ethiopian Jewry, will be the scholar
in residence at Unicoi ’86—hosted
by the Atlanta Jewish Federation’s
Women’s Division. The day-long
event will take place on Sunday,
Feb. 9, at the Falcon Inn in Suwanee
from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
This year’s Unicoi program will
explore the “faces” of a woman’s
life, according to Barbara Pollock,
chairman of the event. Morning
workshops will examine different
roles played by women throughout
their lives. Participants will have
an opportunity to attend two of
seven different workshops. Cheryl
Finkel, M. A.T., headmaster of the
Epstein/Solomon Schechter School
of Atlanta, will discuss preschool
and early elementary years in
“Lollipops to Lunch Pails.”
“Peer Pressure—It’s Here to Stay”
will cover pre-teen issues, with Chana
Shapiro, director of cultural arts
programming at the Atlanta Jewish
Community Center.
Debbie Fernhoff, Ph.D., director
of the Atlanta Center for Psycho
therapy Inc., will explain later teenage
years, “Understanding and Com
municating with Them.”
“Why Is There Not Enough Time”
will be discussed in two wor kshops
for working women. Rachel Miller,
M.S., Ph.D. (in progress), director
of outreach. Atlanta Area School
for the Deaf, will explore issues
facingsingle working women, while
Morene Seldes, director of training
and career development for Richway,
will uncover areas of concern to
working mothers.
Bringing the life cycle full circle
are Rona Schpeiser, M.S.W.,
A.C.S.W., assistant executive
From left, Barbara Pollack, Jennie Moret and Kathy Sachs.
director, Jewish Family Services,
covering mid-life crisis, “Does it
Have to be a Crisis?” and Dorothy
Cohen, M.Ed., individual and family
counseling, “Caring,” on aging
parents.
Facilitators for the workshops
are Viki Freeman, Lois Kuniansky,
Rita LeVine, Beth Sugarman, Susan
Tourial, Linda Sanders, Linda
Lincoln, Lynne Sadler, Eve Goldstein,
Linda Hendelberg, Harriet Isenberg,
Diana Silverman, Jody Franco and
Barbara Planer.
A panel discussion planned for
the afternoon will explore world
issues. Cathey W. Steinberg, state
legislator, Georgia House of Repre
sentatives, will act as moderator.
Panel participants are Gail Evans,
director, Booking and Research
Department, Cable News Network;
Sherry Frank, director, Southeast
Area, American Jewish Committee
and Harriet Zimmerman, vice
president, A1PAC and national
vice chairman of UJA.
Jennie Moret and Kathy Sachs
are co-chairmen of the event. Renee
Rinz.ler and Sue Winner are co-
chairmen of arrangements. Unicoi
Committee members include Viki
Freeman, Ellen Goldstein, Dianne
Green, Delcy Harber, Linda
Hendelberg, Doris Katz, Judy Merlin,
Glenda Minkin, Lisa Rabinowitz,
Bunny Rosenberg, Susan Schoen-
baum, Diana Silverman, Gale Snyder,
Susan Tourial and Honey Workman.
The $12.50 cost includes lunch
and transportation from the Zaban
Branch, AJCC. Dietary laws will
be observed and dress is casual.
Early reservations are encouraged,
to be sent to the attention of Margaret
Weiller at the Atlanta Jewish
Federation, 1753 Peachtree Road,
Atlanta, Georgia 30309. For more
information, call Mrs. Weiller at
873-1661.
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