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PAGE 10 THE SOUTHERN ISRAELITE July 25, 1986 Leon and Sharon Polstein of Atlanta, through the Jewish ational F und, dedicated the Halperin-Polstein Grove in the Uni te Synagogue Forest at Safad during their recent trip to Israel. The Ladies Auxiliary of the Jewish War Veterans — Post 112, a member organization of Better Infant Births/March of Dimes, held a Stork Shower and educational program. Rose Steine (left) and Frances Horwitz, chairpersons of the Child Welfare Commit tee, planned the event. Baby clothes and furniture items donated at the shower will be used as motivational incentives for women to get prenatal care and attend special classes. The Jewish War Veterans also donated funds for the project. Michelle Rosen of Dunwoody has been selected to compete in the Georgia Miss T.E.E.N. Pag eant to be held ir. August in Gainesville,Ga. She was the winner of a regional pageant held in June. Contestants between the ages of 13 to IS are judged on civic involvement, school activities, scholastic achievements, poise, personality and speech or talent. Michelle, IS, will attend Converse College in Spartan burg, S.C., in September. A counselor at AJ ECO MCE day camp, she is a member of Con gregation Beth Shalom. She is the daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Ted Rosen of Dunwoody. Peonle in the News Glenn Zweig, a rising senior at Northside High School, was recent ly named winner on the state level of the American Legions’ annual oratorical contest, winning $750 cash and a $1,000 scholarship. Glenn, past president of his jun ior class, was elected president of the student body at Northside. He recently received the Yale College Book Award, was elected to the National Honor Society and was selected to attend Boys State this summer. Brad Zweig was recently elected president of his sophomore class at Northside High School. He was selected as one of the top 10 debate speakers following debate camp at Emory University this summer. Glenn and Brad are the sons of Drs. Arnold and Carolyn Zweig of Atlanta. * * * Aaron Lichtman of Atlanta was recently awarded the 1986 Rensse laer Medal by the Rensselaer Poly technic Institute of Troy, N. Y. The award is presented each year to high school students in their junior year for outstanding achievement in mathematics and science. Aaron, who attends Riverwood High School, is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Stan Lichtman of Atlanta. * * * Dr. Leon Aronson of Savannah has been elected vice president of the Georgia Orthodontic Society. ,* * * Jason Levy of Toronto gradu ated from York University with honors, earning a bachelor of arts degree in honors mathematics. He is 14 years old. Jason began his studies at the Associated Hebrew Schools and was accelerated to the high school of the Community Hebrew Acad emy. At age 10, he was accepted by York University. His graduate course work was published in the Mathematical Report of the Royal Society of Canada. Atlantan Edward R. Katz has been appointed by Gov. Joe Frank Harris to serve as a member of the Georgia Commission on the Bicen tennial of the United States Consti tution. Katz, who is retired, is the ser vice officer of the Jewish War Veterans, and national service offi cer for the Military Order of the Purple Heart. He is also senior vice commander of Jewish War Vete rans Post 112. * * * Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Blum of Savannah celebrated their 50th an niversary on June 28 at Congrega tion B'nai B'rith Jacob. Following the morning service, a reception was held. They were married in New York on June 28, 1936. Mr. Blum was employed for 12 years by Savan nah Country Day School. He re tired in 1975. Mrs. Blum retired from Howden Coal and Oil Co. in 1975, after nine years with the company. * * * Barbara Karen Milton of Ros well, a sophomore in mechanical engineering at the University of Delaware, has been named to the Dean’s List for the spring 1986 semester. * * * Allan Wexler of Savannah has been elected vice president and David Bradley of Savannah has been elected treasurer of the First District Society of the Georgia Optometric Association. * * * Lewis A. Kooden of Savannah, president of Alko Distributors, has been re-elected to the board of directors of the Georgia Beer Whole salers Association. * * * Country singer Johnny Cash re cently received the Jewish National Fund’s Shalom Peace Award at a testimonial dinner in Memphis, Tenn. Cash received the award for his contributions to the music indus try and his humanitarian efforts. Lisa Bernstein has been se lected to represent Riverwood High School in the field of Spanish at the annual Gover nors Honors Program at Val dosta State College. Lisa is the recipient of the Georgia Certificate of Merit, a member of the National Honor Society, the Spanish Honor So ciety and the All Star and River wood Drill teams. She is mem bership vice president of United Synagogue Youth. A rising senior, she is the daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Arnold Bernstein of Atlanta. Robert Rosenbloum recently completed hisjunioryearat River wood High School, where he was class president. He received the Yale Book Award for academic excellence. Bobby, a 4.0 student, was also chosen student council president and was elected to the National Honor Society. He was included in Who’s Who in American High Schools. He is the son of Bette Selfridge and Dr. Malcom Rosenbloum. Adam Miller, son of Judy and Jim Miller, recently attended Space Camp in Huntsville, Ala. Adam graduated and was a- warded his wings on July 4. While at camp, he learned the history of the space program, expe rienced the force of 3-G’s in the Lunar Odyssey, worked on NASA computers, built and launched rockets, and participated in a simu lated shuttle mission. The Millers are members of Con gregation Etz Chaim. Newcomers Maxine and Keith Schube of Dunwoody announce the birth of a daughter Rochelle Jordana, on July 5. Grandparents are Judy and Paul Finkel, and Brenda and Stanley Schube, all of Atlanta. Great- grandparents are Rose Sandler and Bess Finkel of New York, and Ruth and Alex Block of West Palm Beach, Fla. Rochelle will be given the Hebrew' name Riva Ya’akova in memory of her paternal great-grandmother, Ruth Shube, and maternal cousin, Jeffrey Sandler. The ceremony will take place Saturday, Aug, 9, at Ahavath Achim Synagogue, with Rabbi Arnold Goodman officia ting. * * * Lucy and Murray Lansky an nounce the birth of a son, Freder ick Michael, on July 4. Grandparents are Rachel Weiss of Buenos Aires, Argentina, and the late Fizel Weiss, and Rubin and Lola Lansky of Atlanta. Fred erick was given the Hebrew' name Ephraim Mechael in memory of his maternal grandfather and his paternal great-grandfather. * * * Ron and Angelia Kaplan of Atlanta announce the birth of a daughter, Natalie Beth, on June 16. Grandparents are Judge and Mrs. Arthur Kaplan of Atlanta, and William and Svble Spears of West Point, Ga. Joyce and Ramie Tritt of Atlanta announce the birth of a daughter, Carly Alyse, on June 27. Grandparents are Ruth and Erwin Bodzy of Atlanta, and Eilo and Gustav Tritt of Montreal. She is the sister of Lome, Shawn and Jordan Tritt. Carly was given the Hebrew name Este Miriam. * * * Beth and Don R. Cohen of Nor- cross announce the birth of a son, Adam Richard, on July 10. Grandparents are Ruth Silber- stein of Portsmouth, Va., and the late Alex Silberstein and Sylvia and Jack M. Cohen of Atlanta. Great-grandmothers are Bessie (Mimi) Stein of Atlanta and Mrs. Helen Silberstein of Long Island, N.Y. The bris was performed by Can tor Akiva Ostrovsky. Adam was named for his maternal grandfather and his paternal great-grand mother. * * * Nancy and Larry Gerson of At lanta announce the birth of a daughter, Deanne Alyse, on June 10. Grandparents are Shirley and Oscar Zimmerman, and Mildred Gerson, all of Atlanta. Great grandmothers are Leah Zimmer man of Clemons, N.C. and Mollie Berger of Philadelphia. Deanne was given the Hebrew name Deena Elka in memory of her paternal grandfather, Durward “Dutch” Gerson and her paternal great-grandfather, Albert Berger.