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AJF’s Travis Fund grants five scholarships to camps The Bert and Bob Travis Fund for Zionism has granted five scho larships for the summer of 1986 totaling $2,600. according to Elsa Travis, chairman of the fund's administrative committee. The scholarships, awarded annually on the basis of need to Atlanta resi dents, will enable the recipients to attend Camp Judaea in North Carolina and Tel Yehudah in Barry- ville, N.Y. both affiliated with Young Judaea. The Travis Fund was created in 1976 to assist worthy young people to attend Zionist-oriented summer camps, in order to promote the development of leadership and commitment to the ideals of Juda ism and Zionism. It is part of the Atlanta Jewish Federation’s En dowment Fund program. I ravis I und committee members are (seated, left to right) Elsa Travis, Sylvia Grossman and Joe Glenn. Standing are Beth Gluck, Rae Stern berg and Leon Spotts. For more information about the Federation's Endowment Fund program, call Nachman Rosenberg, 873-1661. It’s never too late Office. 329-0188 Res.: 325-5588 the Classic Collection 220 Sandy Springs Circle Springs Festival Atlanta, Ga. 30328 (404) 256-4847 Mon.-Sat. 10-6 Specializing in listing, marketingand selling residential property in Northeast and Northwest Atlanta. Member Ahavaih Achim Synagogue Harru Borman, realtors' „nc<, .«J( At \0ur Service. Promise. Brian Lawson Realtor by Judy Goodman Special to 1 he Southern Israelite Dr. David Kurtzman became a bar mitzva at B’nai Torah Congre gation on Saturday, May 31. David, a dentist practicing in Atlanta, celebrated this joyous occasion surrounded by his fiancee Robin Loeb, family, friends, co-workers, and the congregation. What motivates a grown man to study and become a bar mitzva? David did not grow up in a home where traditional Judaism was observed and did not complete Hebrew school. He was, however, greatly influenced by his grand father Morris, whose Judaism was an important part of his life. David graduated from Emory University where he became inter ested in learning a little more about Judaism. He took a couple of classes in Judaic studies and occa sionally attended Hillel. During his dental residency in New York he became much more interested in his Judaism resulting from friend ships there with a Holocaust survi vor and several other committed Jews. After moving back to Atlanta and establishing his practice, David felt that although he had always been a Jew in an ethnic sense, this could not be separated from being a Jew in a religious sense. He began teaching himself Hebrew and stu died as much as he could by him self. Then he called Rabbi Juda Mintz at B’nai Torah, whom he had known at Hillel during his Emory days. David quotes a Zen saying “When a student is ready the teacher appears.” Rabbi Mintz was happy to teach David and complete a course of study leading to a bar mitzva. David says for him it was a peaceful and personally rewarding experience. For David’s family and friends and the entire B’nai Torah family, it was an uplifting simeha that made everyone proud. Perform a death- defying act. Have regular medical check-ups. Give Heart' Fund •. American Heart Association WARNING: It has been determined that poor oral health can cause cavities in your wallet. Preventive care is the most effective way to avoid unexpected costs and keep your smile bright. We will work together to develop a maintenance program to insure your continued health and comfort. Your hours • 24 hour emergency service Cost arrangements • Dental insurance MC/VISA For a limited time only your first examination is at no cost. Dr. James G. Jenkins Family Dentistry 2494 Jett Ferry Road—Suite 101 Dunwoody 393-1524 CATERED SILVER SERVICE FOR A THOUSAND OF YOUR CLOSEST FRIENDS. e From dinner for fifty high above the Atlanta skvline in the elegant Crow n Room to catered kosher for a thousand in the smashing new Grand Ballroom, Colony Square Catering can handle it. With creative consulting, delicious food and impeccable service at your place or ours. Call Wayne Adams or Larry Russell at 892-oCC\\ They’ll make your party marvelously memorable, no matter how many friends y ou have. COLONY (SQUARE Willett Toyota 2650 N. Decatur Rd. Decatur, GA 30033 299-0551 Danny Tourial Danny invites you to see and drive the all-new 1986 Toyotas. Fleet cars and trucks Leasing all makes and models PAGE 17 THE SOUTHERN ISRAELITE June 13, 1986