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Asher, Goldstein to lead AJC drive The American Jewish Commit tee’s annual fundraising campaign will be co-chaired by national board of governors’ members Tom Asher and Elliott Goldstein. Ted Ellenoff, chairman of AJC’s board of governors, will be in Atlanta on April lOto speak at an Initial Gifts reception hosted by Harriet and Elliott Goldstein. This advanced gifts event will launch the cam paign and kick off AJC’s 80th Anniversary Celebration in At lanta. Ellenoff is a prominent New York attorney and partner in the firm of Squadron, Ellenoff, Ples- ent & Lehrer. A leader of AJC for many years, he is a vice president of Central Synagogue in New York City and has engaged in a broad range of community activities. He has participated extensively in programs seeking to expand em ployment opportunities for minor ities in the media and in commerce and the banking industry. A native New Yorker, Ellenoff is a graduate of New York Univer sity. He received his law degree from Harvard Law School. AJC, through its 80 years has been dedicated to the belief that a healthy future for American Jewry could only be insured by protect ing the human rights of all people and by building a stronger demo cratic America. City Council mem bers, Barbara Asher and Richard Guthman Jr., subscribe to this principle. In government, business and civic roles they have demon strated their leadership ability and dedication to equality for all citi zens. Barbara Asher is director of pub lic relations and community affairs for Deloitte Haskins & Sells. Richard Guthman Jr. is senior vice president of National Bank of Georgia. They will be the honorees at AJC’s Gala 80th Anniversary Celebration to be chaired by Char lotte Garson and held on Monday, May 12, at the Westin Peachtree Plaza. Founded in 1906, the American Jewish Committee is this country’s pioneer human relations organiza tion. It combats bigotry, protects the civil and religious rights of people here and abroad, and ad vances the cause of improved hu man relations for all people every where. Country School announces plan to convert to Judaic curriculum The Country School Ltd., an independent non-profit educational program offering classes for 2- year-olds through sixth graders an nounces its transition to a Jewish Day School. The Judaic curricu lum is being designed and coordi nated by Richard Becker, director of the Country School Ltd., Rabbi Donald Tam, Hassia Levin and Gerrie Schwartz, pre-school coor dinator of the Country School Ltd. Full implementation of the Judaic curriculum will begin in August 1987. The Country School began in 1981 under the directorship of Richard Becker. Becker earned his undergraduate degree from Arm strong College and his graduate degrees from Mercer University. He has worked in the field of edu cation for 20 years. He was the assistant professor of graduate studies at Brenau College and has served as a consultant for the sec ondary programs for exceptional children in the Fulton County School System. He trains teachers in the areas of reading and teach ing gifted children for the inde pendent schools, the Archdiocese of Atlanta and Fulton County. Becker currently serves as the reli gious education director at Temple Emanu-El. Debbie Landau Miller, assistant director of education at the Coun try School, will also serve as the secular studies coordinator. She has worked in the field of educa tion for 10 years with experience in the pre-school, elementary school and administration. The Country School Ltd. was designed to meet the total needs of the children it served and con tinues to emphasize individual dif ferences among the pupils in pre school and the elementary grades, including their physical, social, cog nitive and emotional requirements. The children are placed with ap propriate groups and are able to pace themselves and work to their own potential because of the low child-teacher ratio. The pre-school program is an important part of the school, be cause it lays the foundation for all future learning. The program is multi-sensory, recognizing the need for concrete learning at this stage. Many tactile guides and a very strong art program support these needs. Music, movement and an optional extended day program add enrichment to the curriculum. Judaic studies will be introduced and incorporated into the pre school curriculum through art, music and language arts. The pre school department is headed by Gerrie Schwartz. Ms. Schwartz has completed 16 years of educa tional experience at the primary and pre-school levels. She has also taught teacher workshops in the areas of creative holiday arts and crafts for Temple Emanu-El. The elementary school oflers teaching specialists in the areas of reading and language arts, math, science, computers, social sciences, movement, art, music and foreign language. The program is individ ualized with continuous diagnostic monitoring. The curriculum is based around each child’s strengths. The children are able to pace them selves within the framework of their individual programs. The elementary program aims to instill a positive self-concept, the ability to work creatively and self-confi- dently on tasks and stresses inde pendence in learning. Hebrew is offered in the elementary grades. The Country School Ltd. is lo cated in Dunwoody and serves the North counties community. \\ e are looking for a mature, motivated, willing individual interested in improving their professional skills as a part of our dental team. Some even ing hours necessary. 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The program will include an overview of church/state issues bv a representative from the Anti- Defamation League of B’nai B’rith and the American Jewish Congress as well as an opportunity for par ents to discuss the issues. Parents who attended the earlier forum in Cobb County are encouraged to attend and participate in the ex change of ideas and help create a plan for action. “Parents have expressed con cerns over a wide range of issues,” said Lynda Walker, chairperson of the Inter-Religious Affairs Subcom mittee. “We hope these forums will present a positive means of dealing with the problems and sensitivities of Jewish public school students.” For more information, contact Noah Levine, 873-1661. You’re just the type. Donate Blood. + American Fled Cross BRIDGES THE GAP! GULD & ASSOCIATES, INC. is the 1st real estate relocation company to offer a service that specializes in the interests of Jewish families buying a home. 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