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Page 6 THE SOUTHERN ISRAELITE November 28, 1986 JNF Gala to spotlight Marvin Hamlisch Academy Award-winning composer and performer Marvin Hamlisch will be the entertainer for the Jewish National Fund’s Eighth Annual Gala Dinner Dance to be held Jan. 10, at the Westin Peachtree Plaza. More than 60 people attended the kick-off dessert party recently at the home of Nanci and Ron Eichel. and. according to Donna Gerson, co-chairman, reacted with excitement and enthusiasm. "We've never experienced such an overwhelmingly positive re sponse this early.” Her co-chairman, Cheryl Kramer, attributed the record setting head start to “the winning combination of a great entertainer and the commitment by JNF to offer an evening of pure enjoy ment.” She added, "We evaluated past events very carefully and decided to cut back sharply on all expenses except entertainment and to give the attendees an even ing without any speeches. As a result, we are pleased that a min imum of 60 percent of the funds Jeff Foxworthy to entertain for New Leadership event Jeff Foxworthy, a bright young comedian, will provide entertain ment at the Israel Bonds New Leadership Brunch to be held on Sunday morning, Dec. 7. The brunch will be held at Winfield’s in the Galleria at 9:30 a.m. The cost w ill be $ 10 a person. Foxworthy has played in com edy clubs across America and has been featured on TV and in Newsweek magazine as one of America's up and coming young comedians. In 1985 he won the Southeast Regional Laugh Off competition. He is a native of Atlanta. Dr. Michael Chalefand Rubin Piha are chairmen of the New Leadership Division of Israel Bonds. Since seating is limited, they suggest reservations be made Jeff Fox worthy as soon as possible through the Israel Bonds office, 634-9500. raised will go to Israel.' Southern regional director for the Jewish National Fund. Peggy Shulman, commented. “ Lhis year s Gala in theme (‘Swingin’ in the Galilee’) and substance will focus on the overwhelming need to provide a more comfortable exist ence for those pioneers who have forged the development of the ‘mitzpim’ (pre-settlements) in the rocky and mountainous areas ol Galilee. “It is this need." she continued, "which dictated the selection of playgrounds in the Galilee as the project area for this event. All proceeds from this dinner, which we hope will exceed $150,000. will be earmarked for the devel opment of the new recreational facilities in the Galilee.” Sheila Wilenskv, president of the Atlanta Jewish National Fund. said. “This period is indeed the highlight of my activity with the Jewish National Fund. We have come so far. both organiza tionally and substantively, since Rabbi Harry H. Epstein chaired the first Jewish National Fund drive for the state of Georgia in 1944. It is truly fantastic to know that so many of Atlanta's vibrant young leaders have found in the .1N F a vehicle for the meaningf ul expression of their concern for Israel.” In addition to the afforesta tion that so many are familiar with, the Jewish National Fund Hosts Ron and Nanci Eichel (from left, front row) with C heryl Kramer, Bunny Rosenberg, Ellen Goldstein, Donna Gerson, Charles Rosenberg, Kathy Sachs, Howard Sachs, Doris Katz, Cheryl Rod- bell. Fred Katz, Paul Rodbell at kick-off party. (Keren Kavemeth Lelsrael), which serves as the official land agency in Israel, is also involved in land reclamation, road building, and the development of infrastructure for the new settlements. The cost of attending the 1987 JNF Gala Dinner Dance is $150 a person. In addition to the tax deductibility, JNF is offering a $50 a person tree bank redeema ble in tree certificates by July 15. 1987. “We know," said Mrs. Wil- ensky, "that by offering $100 per couple in redeemable trees we offset the increased ticket price.” For reservations or more infor mation, call the Atlanta JNF Office, (404) 633-1132. c4a birthday Parties Receptions bar/bat Mitzvas I ulhService Caterers THE PAVILLIOX 255-9035 Inquires: Marty Bloom-Sheryl Buppert (>521 Roswell Rd.. Atlanta. Cia 50528/255-5)055 Conference on aging set for Jan. The American Society on Aging will sponsor a one-day program on “Religion, Spiritual ity and Aging” on Jan. 14 in Atlanta. The program will be held in conjunction with ASA’s Winter Conference on "Every day Ethics in an Aging Society: Hard Times, Hard Choices,” which will take place from Jan. 11-13 at the Westin Peachtree Plaza. “Religion. Spirituality and Aging” will ask the difficult ques tions: Is the religious community ageist? Are secular service pro viders uncomfortable with their clients’ spirituality? The one-day program will examine the importance of reli gion and spirituality in old age; the possible interface between health and human service profes sionals in aging-related fields and those in the religious commu nity; the resources that each The National Council of Jewish women Atlanta Section PRESENTS Prospects for the Next Reagan/Gorbachev Summit: Arms Control, Human Rights and Regional Conflicts Tuesday, December 9,1986 7:30 p.m. Multi-purpose Room in the Presidential Pavilion Carter Presidential Center, 1 Copenhill, Atlanta Moderator: Cynthia Tucker, Associate Editoi Edironai The am- , , u lulc " urfyts ine Atidnta Constitution Panelists: Linda P Brady, Fellow in international Security and Aim- Conti ol cr -• Emot y Umv Dr. Daniel Papp, Profossoi of intemariomr; a**,*: . r*., r . T xnooi o’ Sooai Sciences Cki Tech Tom Teepen. Editor Editonai Dag-* t-..- a-,.,. • ; .. Public invited-No Charge r.s.v.p.: NCJW 262-7199 A Public Serv.ce Of ncjw Atlanta section community can provide the other: the challenges that an aging pop ulation presents to the religious community; and the ways that the religious and aging commu nities can cooperate in advocat ing on behalf of elders. Topics to be covered include the role of spirituality in the lives of elders, pastoral care and coun seling of elders and their families, ministry in long-term care insti tutions, the spiritual dimensions of life, the role of religion in the life of ethnic minority elders, the interface between service agen cies and the religious sector, and ethical decision-making in pas toral care. For further information and registration, contact the Ameri can Society on Aging, 833 Market Street, Suite 516, San Francisco, Calif. 94103, or call (415) 543- 2617. 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