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C eramic wall sculpting adorns Congregation Etz Chaim.
Etz Chaim to dedicate sculpture
Congregation Etz Chaim of
Marietta will dedicate a ceramic
wall sculpting by Linda Appleby in
memory of Barry Forrest, the
immediate past president of the
synagogue. The dedication will take
place following services on Saturday
morning, Dec. 21.
The wall mural is a hand-carved,
bas relief porcelain creation depicting
the ancient city of Jerusalem. During
her last visit to Jerusalem Mrs.
Appleby was so deeply influenced
by the people and the land that her
art began to reflect a deep emotional
involvement with the land of her
ancestors.
Before his tragic death in 1984,
Barry Forrest and Linda Appleby
had discussed putting this type of
art form in the lobby of the synagogue.
Forrest was the chairman of the
1 Oth anniversary celebration of Etz
Chaim and wished to enhance the
synagogue with a unique art form
in honor of its decade of existence.
Although Barry did not live to see
the completion of this project he is
very much a part of it. The sculpting
covers two walls of the lobby and
extends over the main entrance
into the sanctuary. The quote chosen
by Barry that is in the artwork
comes from the Book of Psalms
and reads: “This is the gate of the
Lord. The Rightous shall enter it.”
The community is invited to
attend.
Jewish Home Auxiliary is near
From left, Ruth Singer; Carole Goldberg; Susan Milberg, the Home’s
director of communications; Deborah Beards, executive director; Bernard
Howard, president; and Joyce Shlesinger at the first Auxiliary steering
committee meeting.
Thirty-four women, invited from
a cross-section of the Jewish
community, met at the Jewish Home
on Dec. 16 to begin a new adventure.
Comprising the steering committee
for Jewish Home Auxiliary, the
women represent an impressive body
of talent and organizational skills.
The auxiliary’s membership will be
open to men as well as women.
Carole Goldberg, whose volunteer
work in the community at large is
extensive, and Joyce Shlesinger,
who orchestrated the Shuk at Israel
EXPO and is most recently involved
as chairperson of The Temple’s
“Epicurean Delights” fundraising
program, agreed with Ruth Singer,
a vice president of the Home, that
the time has come for the Jewish
Home to have an auxiliary organi
zation.
Based on their perception of the
need for such a group, they decided
to do something about it.
Convening this “before the begin
ning” meeting Mrs. Singer, Mrs.
Goldberg, and Mrs. Shlesinger
charged the steering committee with
the task of forming a nominating
committee to select a slate of officers
for the new organization.
David Morris gets Eagle Scout Award
Eagle Scout David Morris with (from left) Helmuth Jacoby, assistant
scoutmaster; Rabbi Robert Ichay; and Josiah Benator, scoutmaster.
Elliott David Morris, son of
Esther and Jack Morris of Atlanta,
received Boy Scouting’s highest
award, the Eagle Scout Award, in
recent ceremonies at Or VeShalom
Synagogue.
David, a member of Troop 73, is
the 17th scout in the 35-year-old
troop to receive this award. To
become an Eagle Scout, each
candidate must earn 21 merit badges
and complete a community, church
or synagogue-related service project.
David’s project was to help the
disabled or elderly unable to do
things themselves. He worked with
Ms. Ellen More of Jewish Family
Services to obtain names of people
needing assistance. He mowed lawns,
cleaned attics and basements, changed
hard-to-reach light bulbs, vacuumed
and performed other household
tasks.
David has served as assistant
patrol leader, patrol leader, senior
patrol leader, junior assistant scout
master, and has received the Order
of the Arrow award.
David is a graduate of Briarcliff
High School where he was active in
speech therapy with special education
students. He received the Coach’s
Award in wrestling for two consecu
tive seasons and was a member of
the golf club.
David is now attending Georgia
State College, majoring in psycho
logy.
What’s Happening
a comprehensive community calendar
DECEMBER 22, Sunday:
1 p.m. — B’nai B’rith Leo Frank Lodge Baseball Game, Briarwood
Recreation Center, 2235 Briarwood Way.
2 p.m.—Camp AJECOMCE Reunion, 57th Fighter Group, 3829
Clairmont Road, Chamblee.
DECEMBER 24, Tuesday:
6 p.m. — Leo M. Frank Lodge Party, Moonshadow Saloon, 1880
Johnson Road.
DECEMBER 25, Wednesday:
7 p.m.—The Temple Benefit Cabaret Supper for Young Adults, Jerry
Farber’s Place.
DECEMBER 29, Sunday:
1 p.m. — B’nai B’rith Leo Frank Lodge Baseball Game, Briarwood
Recreation Center, 2235 Briarwood Way.
DECEMBER 31, Tuesday:
7:30 p.m.—NCJW New Year’s Eve/Birthday Party, Jewish Home.
JANUARY 4, Saturday:
8 p.m.—Comedy Concert with Torah Day School, AJCC/ Peachtree.
JANUARY 5, Sunday:
3 p.m.—Cello-piano recital, Ahavath Achim Synagogue.
7:30 p.m.—Movie, “Hester Street,” AJCC/Peachtree.
JANUARY 6, Monday:
10 a.m.—Ein Karem Hadassah Book Group, Home of Carol Rubin.
JANUARY 8, Wednesday:
6:30 p.m.—BBW Young Professionals, Shoney’s Restaurant on
Peachtree Industrial.
7 p.m.— Mount Scopus Hadassah Bread-Making Class, Home of
Judy Bernath.
7:30 p.m.—Temple Sinai Women’s Committee Hosts Bingo, Jewish
Home.
JANUARY 9, Thursday:
1:30 p.m.—Arthritis Self Help Course Begins, AJCC/Peachtree.
JANUARY 12, Sunday:
7:30 p.m.—Club 50, AJCC/Zaban.
7:30 p.m.—National Yiddish Concert Tour, AJCC/Peachtree.
SingleScene
Kaleidoscope invites all singles
to happy hour at Houston’s, 3321
Lenox Road, at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday,
Dec. 24. The group will decide at
that time whether to go to dinner
or a movie.
Call Patsy, 875-7881, to make
reservations by Dec. 23.
& & &
People Meeting People will sponsor
an evening for all singles called “Is
This a Meaningful Relationship:
or Are We Just Having a Good
Time, and What’s The Difference?”
at 8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 9, at the
AJCC/ Peachtree. Find out what it
is like to have a meaningful relation
ship and how to create one for
yourself. Joe Greenwald and Pola
Eisenstein will use Life Training
techniques to guide you.
The evening is free for members, 50
cents for non-members. For more
information, call Patsy, 875-7881.
& & &
People Meeting People challenges
all singles to a Trivial Pursuit Night
at 8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 2, at the
AJCC/Peachtree.
The event is free for members, 50
cents for non-members. For more
information, call David Lerner,
321-9373 (home), or 455-2597 (work).
& & &
The Jewish Dating Network’s
members are meeting and having
fun, and they have two engagements
to prove it. Office hours are 9:30
a.m.-4;30p.m. Monday-Thursday.
The network is offering special
rates for the Hanuka season. For
more information, call Sherry and
Rae, 252-0251.
Kaleidoscope invites all singles
to an Ice Cream Smorgasboard at
8 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 7, at the
AJCC/ Peachtree. Cost of designing
a dessert is $1 for members, $2 for
non-members.
For details, call Patsy, 875-7881.
& & &
All Atlanta area singles 25-40
are invited to Ahavath Achim
Synagogue’s second singles dinner
for the 1985-86 season. Dinner will
be held at 6:45 p.m. Friday, Dec.
20, at the synagogue.
Cost is $ 10. For more information
or reservations, call Rabbi Marvin
Richardson, 355-5222.
& & &
People Meeting People will hold
a dance at 8 p.m. Thursday, Dec.
26, at the AJCC/Peachtree. Bring
your dancing shoes and your records.
Music from the 1940s and 50s will
be featured. Call Bernard Kaplan,
875-5230, if you would like to help
decorate the room.
As a special feature, professional
dancers Ms. Jonni Jackson and
Bob Richardson will teach new
dance steps.
For more information, call Patsy,
875-7881
& & &
Rita invites all singles to a party
at 8 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 22, at
Smuggler’s Cove, located at the
front entrance to Perimeter Mall,
downstairs level.
There will be food, cash bars,
dancing and a $5 cover.
For additional information or to
place your name on the party list,
please call Rita, 458-4584.
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