The Southern Israelite. (Augusta, Ga.) 1925-1986, October 17, 1986, Image 13

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NTER'S SPOTS from the Atlanta Jewish Community Center, Inc. GALA IV—All Aboard ALL ABOARD for GALA IV. Saturday Evening. Nov. 15, 1986. ALL ABOARD for AJCC’s fourth GALA to be held at the Old Georgia Railroad Freight Depot. ALL ABOARD for a ride on the new Georgia Railroad. ARE YOU RIDING THE TRAIN? Boarding begins at 7:15 to the sounds of a seven-piece combo. Red carpet treatment includes light supper, wine and more. Train entertainment will feature clowns, banjo players, a juggler and popcorn girl. Surprises galore when you’re riding the train. MEETING AT THE DEPOT? The GALA celebra tion begins at 8:30. Have a drink in the ‘'Salon” with Faith Lifshen at the piano. Join the train travelers for an evening of desserts, dancing and entertainment. ALL ABOARD and enjoy an original GALA all-star revue. One spectacular performance of the GALA revue ALL ABOARD is sure to delight one and all. ALL ABOARD, written and created by Scott Rousseau and Lisa Brill presents a trip around the country in song and dance with audience participation. Paul Mande’s Orchestra, dancing and delight down by the station. Get your tickets. Get Ready. GALA IV. Nov. 15, Saturday Evening. ALL ABOARD. For ticket information, call Chana or Kathleen at 875-7881. Israeli Folk Dance at Zaban The Israel Program Cen ter announces that Mrs. Vivian Green will be con ducting a spirited workshop of popular Israeli dances on Tuesday evenings, for eight weeks, beginning Nov. 4, 7:30 p.m. at Zaban. Vivian is a folk dance specialist who has taught and performed Israeli dance for many years in Atlanta and throughout the Southeast. She obtained formal training in Israel under the supervision of the Folklore Research Center of the Hebrew University in Jerusalem, as well as at the annual Fred Berk Israeli Folk Dance seminars. Participants with all levels of experience are welcome to attend the classes. For more details, contact Vivian at 938-7887, or Itzhak Sordo at the AJCC, 875-7881. Jewish Book Month, a worldwide celebration of Jew ish literature, takes place throughout the world this year between Nov. 16 and Dec. 16. The Atlanta community will celebrate Jewish Book Month at the Peachtree AJCC with a series of wonderful programs, including something special for every member of the family. Chaired by Shai and Judy Robkin, this two-day extravaganza will include featured speakers, entertain ers, spectacular book displays and book stalls, crafts activities, and the premiere of a children’s play by our Center Children’s Acting Troupe. Opening the festivities at 7:30 p.m., Nov. 22, will be Yale Storm, a klezmer musician and singer, humorist and storyteller, who will delight visitors in our Cafe Dizen- goff. Co-sponsored by Temple Emanu-El, Yale will amuse and entertain his audience as they enjoy Israeli food and roam through bookstalls and displays, includ ing prized photographs taken by Storm on his year-long journey through eastern Europe. Charles Silberman, outstanding scholar and world- renowned lecturer, will close the weekend speaking on “Jews in America: 1 Have Good News and Bad News.” Silberman is perhaps the most sought after and widely read contemporary Jewish author in America today. His recent book, “A Certain People” has sold millions of copies. Silberman is the Sidney Janus Memorial lecturer, brought to Atlanta by Mrs. Lean Janus and family and the Ahavath Achim Synagogue. Be sure to bring your own copy of one of Silberman’s books to be auto graphed—or purchase one in our Book Shuk! AJCC/BBYO TEEN THEATRE PRESENTS Directed by Marty Cady Musical Director: Kim Blitch PERFORMANCES: THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 8 PM SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 8 PM SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 3 PM SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 3 PM FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL BEVERLY SHMERL1NG AT 875-7881 l/' \ m / .'GLT) |L VI More and more, people ore turning to The Southern Israelite for... "1 Community, Notional and World news and events... Subscribe cind keep in touch The Southern Israelite Name. City- itati >tate If this is a Name City This is: . v a gift (indicate occasion) $M 00 personal address below. &P- a subscription for myseH—b° th — have enclosed my check for - —-A PAGE 13 THE SOUTHERN ISRAELITE October 17, 1986