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Anti-Semites of far right threaten Holocaust exhibit to (.[)ux ^J-^atcEnti and ^xiandi yours in health by Susan Birnbaum NEW YORK (JTA)—Federal and local law enforcement agen cies in Tidewater, Va., have launched an investigation into a series of bomb threats against an exhibition of Holocaust artifacts and photographs at the Tidewater Jewish Federation. At the same time, local police have stepped up security at the exhibit, “Auschwitz: A Crime Against Humanity,” which opened Sept. 8 and is scheduled to run a month. The exhibition has been seen by at least 500-800 peo ple daily. In addition to the bomb threats, the exhibit was picketed a week ago by a group said to be affiliated with a white supremacist, anti- Semitic group, the Christian Iden tity Movement. About a dozen demonstrators distributed blatant ly anti-Semitic leaflets with a car toon deriding the Holocaust as a lie and portraying Jews in control of all forms of media. It was capti oned “How long can the Jews per petrate the Holocaust myth? Not much longer!” The leaflets bore two different addresses, Kingdom News Crusades for Truth, in Chesapeake, Va., and Lord’s Covenant Church, Ameri ca’s Promise, Phoenix, Ariz. Both are known headquarters for an extreme rightwing, pseudo-Chris tian movement that promotes belief in the “Israel identity of the Saxon race” and espouses paramilitary tactics against Jews, Catholics, blacks and the American govern ment. The Identity movement also vil ifies Christian Fundamentalist sup porters of Israel, chiefly the Rev. Jerry Falwell and Pat Robertson, who are based in thp same Virginia area as the Tidewater Federation. According to A. Robert Gast, executive director of the United Jewish Federation of Tidewater, the 15,000-member Jewish commu nity has received much support from the non-Jewish community About our cover As the calendar moves from the month of Elul into Tishrei and the new year of 5747, our cover focuses on the rabbinic diversity symbolic of the blend of Atlanta’s Jewish communal mix of longtime residents and newcomers. At upper left is Rabbi Emanuel Feldman, spiritual leader of Congregation Beth Jacob since 1952. At lower right is Rabbi Barry Friedman, just beginning his first year in Atlanta with Temple Emanu-El. Through Rabbis Feldman and Friedman, The Southern Israelite takes this opportunity to salute each of our com munity’s rabbis and to acknowledge the wealth of scholar ship, leadership and spiritual guidance with which we are blessed. Cover photographs and design by Esc ho l Harrell. I WANT TO EARN YOUR BUSINESS!! • BMW •PORSCHE • V W •JAGUAR •VOLVO •MERCEDES • SAAB • AUDI European Travel Packages Available HENRY MASLIA - SALES AND LEASING Dyer & Dyer Volvo— 5260 Peachtree Industrial Blvd./Chamblee, Georgia 30341 (404) 452-0077 North America’s Largest Volvo Dealer there. A rally was held last Wed nesday at the Jewish Community Center, site of the exhibit and of the Federation and Jewish Family Services. The convocation, en dorsed by the local press, brought together civic and religious leaders of the Tidewater area. Father Thomas Nee, of the Blessed Sac rament Church, addressed the rally, saying, “1 wish to decry and deplore the insanity and the cruelty of the violence exhibited here” which demonstrated “un-American, woefully ignorant and thoroughly un-Christian behavior...It is fright ening to realize that the diaboli cally evil shadow of the deeds and spirit of Nazi hatred so poignantly recalled by the chilling exhibit...can reappear”... Gast, in a telephone interview, said that people are “concerned but not frightened...Our absolute horror in seeing this demonstra tion in Norfolk, Va., reinforced our determination to make the Auschwitz exhibit more available to the community at large.” ♦Correction* The Rosh Hashana Day Services of Congregation Beth Tefillah are to be held at The Squire Inn O’ Leary Room 5750 Roswell Road (1 block South of I-85) Times and dates are: Sat. Oct. 4, and Sun. Oct. 5, 9 a.m. (Shofar 11 a.m.). the Golde (^Buddha restaurant 1905 Clairmont Road (1 2 block south of North Druid Hills Road) 633-5252 An exciting experience in au thentic Mandarin and Szechuen cuisine. The menu is a pleasing combination of modest prices and more than 100 exotic entrees and dinner combina tions. Hours 'Mon. - Thurs.', 11:30 a.m. - 10 p.m. Fri. - Sat 11 a.m. - 11 p.m. Sun. 12 noon - 10 p.m. Open 7 Days • THE HAMMER CLINIC 14th Street 676-8161 We WiTI Conclude These High Holy Days with the Sacred Hope — “L'Shana Habaah b.’ Yirushaylim” D"9t?W2 HK2H rut?*? “Next year in Jerusalem" - . - Congregation B'nai.Torah invites the entire community to put these words of / . ‘“hope" into reality by joining its , Chanukah Tour of Israel New Year’s Weekend in London 15 Day Tour.— Dec. 21-Jan. 4 Coinciding with Winter School Vacation $1995 all inclusive from Atlanta $200 reduction for children under 12, Think of it...... This Chanukah in Israel and New Year’s Weekend in London TOUR INCLUDES • Roundtrip Airfare from Atlanta • 5 Star Hotels • All Breakfast and Dinners (Kosher), London breakfast only) • Licensed Guides • Sightseeing and Entrance Fees • All Porterage and Ground Transportation YOUR INVITATION Dear Friends; . This year Congregation B'nai Torah’s Tour to Israel coincides with the Festival of Chanukah, it would give me immeasurable joy to show you and your family where “the miracle” of Chanukah actually took place; and where it continues to take place. Please join us this December as we will witness and thus believe in the "miracle" of Israel. Every effort will be made to accommodate whatever your individual needs may be. v Special attention will be given to Grandparents and b’Shalom . Rabbi Juda H. Mintz For a Detailed Brochure and Registration Form please . call 257-0537. _ Pre-tour meeting Wednesday. October 15, 1986, 8 p m.. Congregation B'nai Torah, 7Q0 Mt Vernon Hwy .Mefet the men. women and children who will be taking this tour — no obligation by coming to the meeting R S V P by calling 257-0537. FUR CALL FOR WINTER! Be first to bundle up your fur coat or jacket that you no longer wear and bring it to us. Let others "Play It Again” while you indulge in your new fashion whimsey! Designer Furs and Clothing Sold on Consignment L’Shana Tova to all our friends. 273 Buckhead Ave., NE Atlanta, Ga. 30305 Phone 404-261-2135 Hours: Mon.-Sat. 10-5 Wed. til 7 PAGE 3 THE SOUTHERN ISRAELITE October 3, 1986