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Library Lines By Amalia Warshenbrot Although Ralph Waldo Emerson, the famous Amer ican poet, once wrote, “Nev er read any book that is not a year old,” the following brand-new children’s books are definitely exceptions! The following books in the Speizman Jewish Library feature modem approaches to both the Holocaust and Bible stories. THE DONKEY*S STO RY, Barbara Cohen. Lo- throp Lee and Shepard. 28 pages. Ages 6-10. The story of Baalam, the rather egocentric and some what foolish prophet, has never been told before. Bar bara Cohen’s story is based on a little known Bible story. She turns it into a humorous, colloquial retelling for con temporary youth, while re taining the ancient prayers and blessings. Mrs. Cohen has especially succeeded in blending the “old” of the Bible story with the “new” in her fresh approach, and she has taught us that Bible stories need not be without humor. The illustrations are lovely and enhance the text well. DAVID AND MAX. Gary Provost and Gail Levine- Provost. Jewish Publication Society. 196 pages. Ages 10- 14. Twelve-year old David spends a summer vacation on the beach. Whatever happens, he knows that he can count on Max, his grand father, for good times and lots of laughs. He finds much more. Unexpectedly, David and Max, along with Dav id’s new ftiend Candy, be come caught up in a search for a man Max thought had died in the Holocaust. Slow ly, David leams about Max’s terrible years during World War II and finds out some things about his mother and grandmother that are diffi cult to comprehend. As he comes to terms with this confusing information, David grows to understand more about the meaning of honesty...and about himself. Among the adult non-fic tion books, the library has received a donation of the following controversial book. A DEATH OF A JEW ISH AMERICAN PRIN CESS. Shirley Frondorf. Willard Books, Random House. 281 pages. Frondorf is a prosecuting attorney and former psychi atric social worker who spent two years researching See LIBRARY page 21 CAJE Announces “A Day for History” Kickoff of the Charlotte Jewish Archives An idea whose time has finally come...The Carolina Agency for Jewish Education (CAJE) is pleased to announce the founding of the Charlotte Jewish Archives...an ongoing project to preserve our Charlotte Jewish past in the present, as a legacy to our future. Do you have any pictures or papers about the history of Jews in Charlotte? Are you a Jew in Charlotte with something to say about how you got here, why you’re here, or what it’s like to live here? If so, be sure to come to Shalom Park’s Adult Lounge on Sunday, Feb. 26, 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. On that “Day for History,” CAJE is sponsoring an event to col lect as much information as possible about the history of Jews in Charlotte. The goal is to acquire a permanent collection of photographs, documents, tapes and video tapes that will form the foundation of the new Char- otte Jewish Archives. If re quested, papers will be pho tocopied and pictures photo graphed so that the owner can retain the originals. We also will be videotaping or tape recording the stories of Charlotteans in the Jewish community. Material gath ered will be exhibited June 11-18 during Jewish Heri tage Week. Steering committee mem bers are Richard A. Klein, Elizabeth Klein, Sam Ene- man, Steven and Nina Haas, Lenora Stein, and Cheri and Marc Titlebaum. For further information call CAJE, 366- 1948. Birthday Bash Held at BJH and FAIR OAKS What is a “Birthday Bash”? It’s the new home- wide monthly birthday par ty held in the FAIR OAKS Commons at BJH the first Tuesday of the month and it is a new project for a group of Greensboro volunteers. “It may not mean much to you gals but we will be talk ing about it for days,” were the words of one resident to a volunteer. Watching the exuberant volunteers in ac tion told the real story; the party meant a great deal to both residents and volun teers. Volunteers came with both their hearts and hands filled with flowers, gifts and decorations, with enthusi asm, joy and loving care. They blew up balloons, es corted residents, served cake, took pictures, sang songs and held hands. Ev eryone had a good time, a wonderful beginning for a new year. There are opportunities for many new beginnings at BJH and FAIR OAKS in 1989. We welcome Charlotte volunteers for a special pro ject or just to visit, and we welcome those who will choose to begin a new life at BJH or FAIR OAKS this year. For more information, contact Sue Clein at (919) 766-6401. ^atvted G Affordable Elegance Quality 19th Century American furniture, fine art, unique gifts, collectibles and much more Storewide Sale this month only 10% off with presentation of this ad 1940 E. 8th St. (off Pecan) Located in the historic Elizabeth section 342-2555 Tues.-Sal. 10-5:30 Page 9-THE NEWS-Februarv 1989 All Aboard! The 1989 Amtrak Storytelling Odyssey Comes to Shalom Park Marcia Lane, nationally known American Jewish storyteller, literally “rides the rails” to Charlotte on Sunday, March 5 when the 1989 Amtrak Storytelling Odyssey comes to Shalom Park. Ms. Lane, a true 20th century Jewish troubador, will share her special pro grams of story, song and mime with children and adults in four different per formances at Shalom Park. Sponsored by the Carolina Agency for Jewish Educa tion (CAJE) and the Char lotte Jewish Federation, Marcia Lane’s Charlotte ap pearance is the last stop (and the only one in North Carol ina) of an eight-week, 25-city whistlestopping adventure by railroad across the U.S. from east coast to west coast and back. Ms. Lane has been story telling professionally for over a decade. She is a member of the national Jew ish Storytelling Network based in New York and has guest edited its quarterly newsletter. She has per formed for children and adults across the country Marcia Lane and has conducted many workshops. She has present ed programs at the 92nd Street Y in NYC along with Peninah Schram, the “dean” of Jewish story tellers. This cross-country adventure that brings Ms. Lane to Charlotte is the second Amtrack Storytell ing Odyssey, the first one to come South. ALL programs are at Sha lom Park, admission is FREE, and the community is invited to attend. Calendar of Events SUNDAY morning 10 AM-11 AM 11 AM-NOON (Luski Youth Activity Ctr.) SUNDAY afternoon Noon-2 PM (Board Room) Grades K-3 Grades 4-7 Joint Temple Beth El V'Sha- lom/Tempie Israel Religious School PROGRAM with Marcia Lane, “Jewish Storjrtelling and Song” Open to all children K-3 & 4-7 & their parents. A family education opportuni ty. (Regular school day) JEWISH TEACHERS’ WORK SHOP with Marcia Lane “Jewish Storjrtelling; How To Get Started” A “Lunch & Leam** mini workshop. Advance regis tration required — call 366-1948 to reserve a place. (No charge for teachers of CAJE member schools.) “An Adult Evening of Jew ish Storytelling & Song” with Marcia Lane Dessert to follow the performance. This event spe cially sponsored by Temple Beth El V'Shalom and Temple Israel Sister hoods and Men’s Clubs and the JCC. Local arrangements are courtesy of Waldenbooks and Holiday Inns. SUNDAY evening 7:30 PM (Gorelick Hall) For further information and registration for the teachers’ workshop, contact Lenora Stein, Resource Cen ter Director at CAJE, 366- 1948. For an advance preview of the Storytelling Odyssey, Marcia Lane’s two cassettes of stories, “Tales on the Wind,” and “Stories from the Enchanted Loom,” may be borrowed from the CAJE Resource Center. BBW Calendar Correction Charlotte Chapter BBW apologizes for any inconven ience for an incorrect telephone number in Alan Oxman’s ad in the community calendar. The correct number is 342-2277. Swimmer Insurance Agency, Inc. 725 Providence Road Charlotte, N.C. 28207 704/333-6694 J
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