The Southern Israelite. (Augusta, Ga.) 1925-1986, October 17, 1986, Image 7

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Israel Amitai Amitai to address Israel Bond event atShearith Israel Israel Amitai, a leading Israel media specialist, television producer and director, lecturer and journal ist, will be the speaker at the Shea- rith Israel Synagogue on behalf of the state of Israel Bonds Shmini Atzeret Appeal Saturday, Oct. 25. The announcement was made by Rabbi Judah Kogen, spiritual leader of Shearith Israel, and Stephen H. Merlin, synagogue president. Considered one of the outstand ing personalities among Israel’s present generation intellectuals, Amitai is a sabra (native-born Israeli). As a youth, he served in the Haganah, the underground de fense forces of the Jewish com munity in Israel prior to the estab lishment of the state. In World War 11, he served in the regiments organized by the Jewish Agency in cooperation with the British gov ernment. He fought in Israel’s War of Independence, achieving the rank of captain in the Israel Defense Forces. Amitai’s activities in the media range from television production, media planning and consulting to writing news analysis and feature articles. He has produced and di rected over 1,000 television pro grams on public affairs, the arts, culture and education, as well as many programs for ethnic groups in their native tongues. In addi tion. he has written and published some 200 feature stories based on interviews with people representing different cultural groups. By profession a journalist, he was one of the first editors, direc tors and writers for the radio net work of Israel’s armed forces, l.ater, he served as editor of Davar, one of Israel’s most important dailies, and of the illustrated magazine D’var Hashavua. Amitai was a member of the media corps at the Carter- Begin-Sadat Camp David talks and wrote a daily news analysis. He has written many articles, radio scripts and ethnic stories, and co-authored a book. Amitai took part in a rescue mis sion in a major earthquake on the Greek Islands and an expedition into the jungle along the Amazon in Brazil. He speaks six languages and has traveled and lectured extensively to audiences in South and Central America, the Caribbean Islands, Canada and numerous communi ties in the United States. > Cl t*1 GRAND OPENING MEN’S WEAR OUTLET IN ROSWELL ■ . Thank you Atlanta! Due to your support we are now opening our fifth store in the Loehmann's Shopping Plaza in Roswell/Dunwoody. Here you will get the same top quality, brand name and designer men's wear that we carry in all our other stores and of course the same excellent service, great values and enormous selection you have come to expect from Men’s Wear Outlet. FREE Dress shirt with the purchase of every suit FREE — Belt with the purchase of every pair of slacks Browning King Suits 2-fer s 249 w Comp. Value $225 ea. This season s standouts in value and looks These wool blends come in a variety of patterns and colors Witty Bros. Wool Blend Sportcoats 2-fer s 99 w Comp. Value $115 ea Your choice of this season's styles and colors in our renowned Witty Bros collection of sportcoats in herringbones and tick weaves Eagle Sportcoats 2-fer S I79 W Comp. Value $140 ea. Traditional styling in all wool Shetlands fancies and wool blend hopsack blazers POLO by Ralph Lauren Knit Shirts $|990 Comp. Value $38 The ultimate in comfort and casual sophistication by America's leading designer POLO by Ralph Lauren Dress Shirts $24» Comp Value $50 Classic American business wear at a very uncommon price FREE —Tie with the purchase FREE—Pair of socks with the of every sportcoat purchase of every dress ! Free Offers expire October 19. 1986 Witty Bros. Wool Blend Suits 2-fer S I69 Comp Value $ 165 ea. Contemporary styled wool blends in a large selection of solids, stripes and muted plaids. 90 Cimrs wear [OUTLET The Gentlemen's Discount Center Visa • Mastercard • American Express if desired, available on the premises Because of our low prices, alterations will be made at tailoring cost GRAND OPENING • ROSWELL / DUNWOODY 8610 ROSWELL ROAD • 642-7587 NORTHEAST ATLANTA • Now Open Sat til 9 3343 BUFORD HIGHWAY. N E * 325-1923 GWINNETT • Now Open Sat til 9 MALL CORNERS SHOPPING CENTER • 476-9091 DECATUR/STONE MOUNTAIN 4610 MEMORIAL DRIVE • 292-7S5S SMYRNA/MARIETTA 2514 COBB PARKWAY • 955-0513 Open 7 Days A Week • Daily 10 to 9 • Sat 10 to 5 30 Sun 12 30 to 5 30 7 THE SOUTHERN ISRAELITE October 17, 1986