The Southern Israelite. (Augusta, Ga.) 1925-1986, November 07, 1986, Image 14

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* Page 14 THE SOUTHERN ISRAELITE November 7, 1986 A.A. Bonds Dinner to feature Joey Russell Nationally known comedian synagogue’s Centennial Celebra- Joey Russell will be the guest tion. entertainer at the Ahavath Achim The dinner, honoring Charles Israel Bonds dinner as part of the Rinzler, will be held on Thurs- Tom Murphy to speak at GIPAN breakfast Thomas P. Murphy, speaker of the Georgia House of Repre sentatives, will the the speaker at a “Meet Your Elected Officials” breakfast at the Atlanta Jewish Federation at 8 a.m. Monday, Nov. 10. The meeting, part of an ongo ing program sponsored by the Georgia Israel Public Affairs Network (GIPAN), is free and open to the public, according to Richard Mitchell, chairman of GIPAN. The purpose of these break fasts is to help inform and update the Jewish community about po litical issues being addressed in the state of Georgia and in our nation’s capital. Murphy will speak about his assessment of the challenges facing Georgia and major issues that will be raised at the General Assembly this com ing year. “Last year we sponsored meet ings with members of the Geor gia Congressional delegation. This year we are expanding the program to include meetings with our state political leadership,” said Mitchell. The next breakfast, scheduled for Dec. 15, will feature Lt. Gov ernor Zell Miller. For more in formation about GIPAN or the “Meet Your Elected Officials” breakfasts, contact Noah Levine, 873-1661. s \ i i i i s \ \ ( i s i i s Second Annual Temple Sinai Hanuka Bazaar Sun., Nov. 16 9 a.m.-2 p.m. 25 booths featuring well-known Atlanta and Israeli artists and craftsmen Plus Maccabees Market (for children on/y) and The Sandman 3645 Dupree Drive, Atlanta Entire Community Is Invited! i i s i i i $ I i i i \ Willett Toyota 2650 N. Decatur Rd. Decatur, GA 30033 299-0551 Danny Tourial Danny invites you to see the all new Camry for 1987 Fleet cars and trucks Leasing all makes and models VAN LE Ds-i?iri anna.fi i , : / S09*. n squint,, , ,,, dav, Nov 20, at 6:30 p.m. at the synagogue. Eliot Arnovitz and Leonard Bock are chairing the event. Russell, known for his rapid wit, has performed in major clubs and hotels throughout the coun try, including the Copacabana, Concord Hotel, Grossinger’sand Harrah’s in Reno. A favorite dais guest at the famous Frair Roasts, he has been featured with Victor Borge, Alan King and David Frost. Russell is also a staunch sup porter of Israel and has recently returned from one of many trips there. The son of an Orthodox rabbi, he is a founding member of the Israel Bonds Ambassa dor’s Society of Trustees (pur chasing $10,000 or more in Israel Bonds); is a longtime Israel Bonds chairman in Southern Connecti cut, where he lives; and has par ticipated in more than a dozen Bonds missions to Israel. For more information and reservations, call the synagogue or the Israel Bonds office, 634- 9500. Comedian Joey Russell Jewish Historical Society plans annual conference “Bagels, Blues and Black Beans: A Miami Mosaic” and “Mischpocha Under the Magno lias” are among the topics that will be discussed at the 11th annual conference on the South ern Jewish Experience, taking place this weekend in Fort Laud erdale, Fla. Sponsored by the 600-member Southern Jewish Historical So ciety, the three-day conference will bring together academicians and non-professionals, according to Dr. Louis Schmier, secretary and co-founder of the society. FURS FURS FUR CALL FOR WINTER! Be first to bundle up pour 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 P.S. 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He said that he and several others conceived the idea for the Southern Jewish Historical So ciety 11 years ago. “We felt there was a real need to uncover, pre serve and disseminate the story of the Southern Jewish experi ence,” he said. During session one, “The Fla vor or Latin America,” papers will be presented on “Aspects of the History of the ‘Portuguese Jewish Nation’ in the Caribbean” and “Hotel Cuba.” During session two, Professor Schmier will discuss “Hearing and Seeing Your Past: Tips about Oral History and Preservation of Family Photographs.” The keynote speaker, Stephen Whitfield of Brandeis University, will discuss “The Significance of Southern Jewry” during the final day of the conference. r BATHROOMS SHOULDN'T BE BORING MAKING DREAMS COME TRUE 4he-moste«i-bath- (404)971-8162 MARK BRESSIER MAS UR RlUMBf R Of SlGNtR/BUIlUEB LYNN BRESSIER JUURNf YMAN PI UMb! R Of MGN SPECIALIST