The Southern Israelite. (Augusta, Ga.) 1925-1986, September 12, 1986, Image 7

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Threat of terrorism is topic at B&P Women’s meeting “Terrorism: The Threat of the ’80s” will be the topic explored at the Atlanta Jewish Federation’s Business and Professional Women’s Opening Event, according to Eve Goldstein, vice president, Federa tion Women’s Council B and P Women. The program, featuring Dr. Sabi Shabtai, an internation ally recognized authority on ter rorism, hijacking and acts of vio lence, will take place on Tuesday, Sept. 23, at Hotel Tower Place, 3340 Peachtree Road. A network ing hour will begin at 6 p.m., fol lowed by the speaker at 7. Dr. Shabtai has served as con sultant and lecturer to airlines, police departments, SWAT teams, the U.S. Army and the U.S. Navy. Formerly a member of the Israeli government, Dr. Shabtai is cur rently with the Israeli Institute for the Study of International Affairs. He is also the director of counter terrorist studies for the California- Sabi Shabtai which offers protective services to corporations and governments throughout the western world. Dr. Shabtai is author of the best seller, “Five Minutes to Midnight” and is a regular political commentator on The group was formed to meet the needs of the Jewish business and professional women of Atlanta and to provide a forum for them to help meet the needs of Jewish people throughout the world. As part of the Atlanta Jewish Federation’s Women’s Council, the group offers high calibre and stimulating pro gramming through which career woman can share their experience, talent and imagination. The opening event is being co chaired by Barbara Mays and Lynne Levine. Linda Davidson, Lauren Grien, Ronnie Jaffe, Fritzi Lainoff, Miriam Levitas, Barbara Mays, Morene Seldes, Susan Tau ber, Shelley Gaynes, Edythe Scherer-Hecht, Judy Kogon, Lynne Levine, Wendy Ludwig, Lisa Rinz- ler and Edith Steindler are members of the Business and Professionals Women’s steering committee. Cost for the evening is $5. For reservations or more information, The Royal Treatment Banquet room available for large parties. Private Party rooms also available. Reservations on parties of six or more. "Fast take-out service" AUTHENTIC MANDARIN AND SZECHUAN CUISINE EMPRfcSSof CHINA TSL 4251 North Peachtree Rd., (% mi. inside 1285, exit 22) CHAMBLEE 451-1216 ^ gqggS25? ^ wagg gSW2S252S2S?ggS2g52S2SZSZS2SZSgR5esa52SgZ5ag52S2S2SZ^ based Office of Special Services, several radio and television shows, contact Nancy Freedman, 873-1661. Yeshiva University to celebrate centennial with year-long events United States Secretary of Edu cation Dr. William J. Bennett will be the keynote speaker at Yeshiva University’s Centennial Convoca tion, Thursday, Sept. 18, at its Main Center in Manhattan. Dr. Norman Lamm, president of the university, will confer upon Dr. Bennett an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree and also deliver a major Centennial Address titled “The Next Hundred Years.” The university—America’s old est and largest under Jewish aus pices—dates its founding from the establishment of Yeshiva Etz Chaim, a small school on the Lower East Side of Manhattan, on Sept. 15, 1886. That school later merged with the Rabbi Isaac Elchanan Theological Seminary, and the uni versity grew out of that merger. Presidents and representatives from major universities through out the nation will be present at the convocation. This academic year also marks Dr. Lamm’s 10th anniversary as president of the university. Dr. Lamm, third president of the insti tution, is the first to have been born in America. The convocation marks the be ginning of a year-long series of special events. On Sept. 23, the U.S. Postal Services will host a ceremony at the university’s Midtown Center, 245 Lexington Avenue (at 35th Street). The ceremony, which will begin at 11 a.m., will mark the issuance of the stamp honoring the late Dr. Bernard Revel, first presi dent of the institution. The stamp will be issued in the “Great American” series, which also has honored such luminaries as Harry S Truman and Pearl S. Buck, the author. Dr. Revel, who died in 1940, would have been 101 years old Sept. 17. and one for men) and seven gradu ate and professional schools. Total enrollment is some 7,000. In addition to intensive teaching programs, the university maintains a network of affiliates, including a rabbinical seminary and centers in Israel and Los Angeles. It conducts a widespread program of research and community service in the Uni ted States and abroad. It issues publications and is the home of the Yeshiva University Museum. 5747 $ 1986 THE CALL OF THE SHOFAR riDN^ip TEMPLE KOL EMETH A TRADITIONAL REFORM CONGREGATION invites you to join us for HIGH HOLY DAY SERVICES Conducted by Rabbi Steven Lebow Cantorial Soloist Rick Cherry Rosh Hashanah Oct. 3, 4, 5 Yom Kippur Oct. 12, 13 For further information call our office 973-3533 PLEASE RESERVE EARLY! BECOME A PART OF THE KOL EMETH FA MIL Y Temple Kol Emeth 3822 Roswell Rd., Marietta Norman Lamm Other events planned for the centennial year include a ceremony hosted by New York City Mayor Edward I. Koch and a major con vocation and centennial dinner in December, which will climax the University’s Century Campaign. That Campaign, chaired by Lud wig Jesselson, is a drive to raise $100 million by the end of 1986. Other centennial events being planned include the publication of a new book on the University by Dr. Jeffrey S. Gurock, “The Men and Women of Yeshiva and the Changing Face of American Ortho doxy,” and an event honoring the oldest living alumni of the institu tion. The academic year will end with a centennial commencement, honoring graduates of all the uni versity’s schools and divisions. Yeshiva University is an inde pendent institution chartered by the state of New York and accred ited by the Middle States Associ ation of Colleges and Schools and specialized professional agencies. There are four campuses in Man hattan and the Bronx, five under graduate schools (four for women NOW ON ATLANTATV the SHALOM SHOW . Shalom Show Host We Bring the Best of Israel to You!” Richard Peritz WATL-TV—CH. 36 Sunday 7 a.m. •Monday 12:30 a.m. ENTERTAINMENT • TRAVEL • DISCUSSIONS • RELIGION For local advertising information call (404) 455-1493 PAGE 7 THE SOUTHERN ISRAELITE September 12, 1986