Page 40 THE JEWISH GEORGIAN July-August 2012 MISH MASH By Erin O’Shinskey NEW BOARD. <strong>The</strong> new board members of the Peach State Stitchers, Atlanta Chapter, of <strong>The</strong> Pomegranate Guild of Judaic Needlework, are: Jacqueline Granath, president; Debbie Taratoot, corresponding secretary; Vilma Arensen, recording secretary; Luci Sunshine, treasurer; committee chairs Roberta Gross and Susan Big (membership), Pamela Rishfeld and June Schwartz (program), Judy Berman (newsletter), Gail Sklosky (community relations), Barbara Flexner and Barbara Rucket (field trips), Judy Sternberg (stitch-ins), Flora Rosefsky (publicity), Arlette Berlin and Carol Katz (tzedakah), Margie Steiner (website); and Brenda Bookman, Rina Wolfe, and Harriet Zoller, members at large. Outgoing Peach State Stitchers president Barbara Flexner (left) and newly installed chapter president Jacqueline Granath hold painted ceramic pomegranates on which their names, along with other past chapter presidents, are inscribed “BUTTERFLY,” HERE AND IN RUSSIA. Atlanta’s famed Boy Choir, under the direction of Maestro Fletcher Wolfe, has returned from St. Petersburg, Russia, where it presented, “I Never Saw Another Butterfly.” <strong>The</strong> music was written by Cantor Charles Davidson to the poems of the <strong>Jewish</strong> children who were imprisoned by the Nazis during the Second World War in Teresianstadt, Czechoslovakia. Of the 15,000 children interned, only 150 survived. <strong>The</strong> choir has performed this work of hope and despair to <strong>The</strong> Atlanta Boy Choir at its recent performance of “I Never Saw Another Butterfly,” at <strong>The</strong> Temple audiences worldwide for almost a half century and recently gave a performance at <strong>The</strong> Temple, with Mira Hirsch narrating. AWARD WINNERS. This year’s Lee Haertel Award went to Nathan Cohen and Jason Zarge. <strong>The</strong> award is given annually to the 12year-old Sandy Springs Youth Sports National League player (or players) who displays excellence on the playing field, in addition to exhibiting utmost sportsmanship, citizenship, and scholarship. Lee Haertel was a tireless worker who donated freely of his time and talents to make SSYS a tremendous baseball program for all. He served as a coach, manager, and president of the league. He was beloved by all who knew him and was a role model for all. Jason Zarge (left) and Nate Cohen TUSKEGEE AIRMEN HONORED. On May 18, Israeli Major-General (Ret.) Isaac Ben- Israel, Georgia State Representative and House Minority Leader Stacey Abrams, and living members of the Tuskegee Airmen laid a wreath on the tomb of WWII comrade and Atlanta native 1st Lt. Walter D. Westmoreland, at South View Cemetery. Major General Ben-Israel was in Atlanta to speak at the Georgia International Law Enforcement Exchange (GILEE) 20th Anniversary Gala and brief Georgia law enforcement agency heads on security matters. Lt. Westmoreland graduated from Tuskegee Army Flying School (Class 43-G), on July 28, 1943. On October 13, 1944, he was killed in combat. LUNCH WITH THE GIRLS. Members of Mount Scopus Group of Greater Atlanta Hadassah recently enjoyed a fabulous kosher lunch at the Argentinian grill restaurant, FuegoMundo, 5590 Roswell Road, Sandy Springs. On the first Monday of every month, Fuego Mundo will donate 10% of the cus- tomer’s lunch or dinner bill to Greater Atlanta Hadassah; obtain a coupon from Atlanta.hadassah.org. For more information about this “fun”raiser, contact Edie Barr, at 404-325-0340. Pictured (from left) are Edie Barr, Jody Franco, Regine Rosenfelder, Pearl Schaikewitz, Marilyn Perling, and Shoshana Kagan NEW CONFIRMATION CLASS. Reform <strong>Jewish</strong> Congregation Ner Tamid, of West Cobb, now offers confirmation classes, which are guided by Rabbi Tom Liebschutz and Reuven Milikovsky. In addition, the Religious School holds classes for children, from pre-K through b’nai mitzvah. Confirmation Class, for those grades 8-12, will be held in Acworth, beginning August 26. Congregation membership is not required in the first year of enrollment. Need-based scholarships are available for those who qualify. For more information, e-mail education@mynertamid.org, visit www.mynertamid.org, or call 678-264-8575. OFFICERS INSTALLED. <strong>The</strong> Mt. Scopus Group of Greater Atlanta Hadassah had its closing luncheon and installation of officers, May 20, at the Selig Center. Toby Parker, past group president of Mt. Scopus and past president of Greater Atlanta Hadassah, installed the board. Pictured: (from left) Marilyn Perling, co-president; Susan Berkowitz, copresident; Toby Parker; Loretta Bernstein, corresponding secretary; Baily Olim, recording secretary; Sally Rosenberg, treasurer; Edie Barr, co-VP fundraising; Sarah Silverman (with baby Leora), co-VP fundraising; Regine Rosenfelder, co-VP membership; Suzan Tibor, VP programming; and Lois Cohen, VP education. Not pictured: Julia Alvo, co-VP membership BRANDEIS OFFICERS. <strong>The</strong> Atlanta Chapter of the Brandeis National Committee held its closing luncheon and installation of 2012-2013 officers, May 9, at the McCormick & Schmidt’s Perimeter location. Guest speaker was Tammy Stokes, of West Coast Rhonda Bercoon, outgoing co-president (from left); Joyce Natbony, 2012-2013 president; Melissa Rosenbloum, outgoing co-president Workout, whose topic was “Being the Best You at Any Age.” Joyce Natbony was installed as the 2012-2013 president. Immediate past-presidents are Melissa Rosenbloum and Rhonda Bercoon. <strong>The</strong> Helen M. Goldstein Volunteer of the Year Award was presented to Barbie Perlmutter. HAVERIM SCOUTS. Haverim, the only <strong>Jewish</strong> Girl Scout Service Unit in the USA, in conjunction with the <strong>Jewish</strong> War Veterans Post 112, placed flags on <strong>Jewish</strong> veteran’s graves in Greenwood Cemetery on May 20. Other major programs this year were a singalong at <strong>The</strong> Bremen Museum, camping at Pine Acres, Girl Scout Shabbat services, and a Bridging Ceremony at Congregation Or Hadash. Troops meet at <strong>The</strong> Epstein School, Greenfield Hebrew Academy, Marcus <strong>Jewish</strong> Community Center of Atlanta, and Congregation Beth Shalom. For information about joining or forming a new troop, contact Sheila Mills, smills@mindspring.com, or Judy Glassman, jteacher@mindspring.com. TASTE OF TOCO. On Sunday, June 3, the Mt. Scopus Group of Greater Atlanta Hadassah held its first annual “A Taste of Toco,” during which the group toured four special homes in Toco Hill. Event sponsor Whole Foods Market, at Briarcliff and LaVista Roads, provided snacks and coupons for all who attended. <strong>The</strong> money from this fundraiser goes to support medical research at the state-of-the-art Hadassah hospitals in Jerusalem, Israel. For more information about Hadassah and upcoming events, contact Susan Berkowitz, 404-622-9601, or Marilyn Perling, 404-294-1613, or email mtscopushadassah@aol.com. Mt. Scopus members (from left) Evi Resnick, Barbara Fisher (house tour co-chair), Edie Barr (house tour cochair), Shirlee Kaplan, and Sally Rosenberg GIVE BLOOD, SAVE A LIFE. Every summer, there is an increased need for blood donations. Right now, all blood types, especially types O negative and positive, B negative, and A negative, are needed to help ensure a sufficient blood supply for patients. Visit redcrossblood.org and enter your zip code to find a blood drive or blood donation center. <strong>The</strong> Red Cross hosts numerous drives daily in the Atlanta area and has six blood donation centers in metro Atlanta. Appointments can be made online or by calling 1-800-RED CROSS.
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