December 2020 Volume 39 Issue 9
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9955 Coleman Road, Roswell, GA 30075
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8 Nights of Chanukah We are inviting specific groups to TBT to light the candles on our giant outdoor chanukiah each night. Everyone is invited to join us via Facebook Live. A huge “TODAH” to Michael Annicelli for building our new chanukiah!! Thursday, December 10
Monday, December 14
4:00 PM “Hershel and the Hanukkah Goblins” on Zoom 6:30 PM The Annicelli family is invited to light the chanukiah
6:30 PM TBT Trustees are invited to TBT to light the chanukiah
Tuesday, December 15
Friday, December 11 6:30 PM Shabbanukah in the TBT parking lot. Families new to TBT are invited to light the
6:30 PM TBT volunteers are invited to TBT to the light the chanukiah
Saturday, December 12
Wednesday, December 16
6:30 PM Teens and their families are invited to TBT to light the chanukiah
6:30 PM 7th Grade students and parents are invited to TBT to light the chanukiah
Thursday, December 17
Sunday, December 13 3:30 PM Chanukah Celebration in the TBT parking lot *(see page 11 for details) 6:30 PM We will light the chanukiah together as a community on Zoom
6:30 PM TBT preschool and religious school teachers are invited to TBT to light the chanukiah
JOIN US LIVE via www.bethtikvah.com or Facebook Friday Kabbalat Shabbat Services—6:30 PM
Saturday Morning—10:00 AM
A MESSAGE FROM THE
Rabbi
Chag HaUrim Sameach; A joyous Festival of Lights to all! Chanukah is marked by the kindling of lights. The beautiful Menorah with candles blazing into the dark night of winter, illuminating the world with Holy Light. As a Jewish people, there is an order and ritualized purpose to our every act, and Chanukah is no different. One light is kindled on the first night of Chanukah with an additional light is added each succeeding night, so that eight lights are kindled on the eighth night. The first candle is placed on the right side of the Menorah. The second candle (on the second night) is placed directly to the left of the place occupied by the first candle, and so on, always moving leftward. The kindling starts on the left and moves toward the right, thus the first candle to be lit each day is the candle added for that day. There is an added candle called the shamash used in lighting the other candles and to provide illumination, it remains lit with the others. Three benedictions are recited before the kindling of the lights on the first night: lehadlik ner shel hanukkah, sheasah nisim la'avoteinu bayamim hahem bazman hazeh, and shehechiyanu v'kiyemanu v'higianu lazman hazeh; the first two are also recited on each of the seven subsequent nights, but shehechiyanu is not. (Just a reminder, on Friday night the Chanukah lights are lit before the Sabbath candles).
The Menorah should be placed where it is visible from outside the house in order to proclaim the miracle of Chanukah to all passers-by—this is referred to as the mitzvah of l'farsumei nisah (O.H. 671:5, B. Shab. 24a). More than ever, in this time of pandemic when so many may be feeling isolated and alone, how much more so is this beautiful light needed. Every night of Chanukah we will publicly kindle our fantastic new Chanukah Menorah built by our own TBT member Michael Annicelli that will stand in front of the synagogue. For those who wish to safely shelter in their homes we will kindle the menorah on Facebook Live for all to enjoy. Additionally, so all in our TBT community are able to fulfill the mitzvah of l'farsumei nisah Chanukah celebration kits will be available for pick-up or delivery. Everything you will need to spread the Holy light of our Festival of Lights! See the Thursday e-blast for more details. Wishes to you and yours for a Chag Urim Sameach - Happy Chanukah!
In many homes Hanerot halalu, is sung while kindling the lights, followed by maoz tzur.
Hanerot halalu, anu madlikin Al hanisim ve'al hanifla'ot Ve'al hateshu'ot, ve'al hamilchamot. She'asita la'avoteinu Bayamim haheim bazman hazeh Al yedei kohanecha hak’doshim. Ma'oz tzur yeshu'ati, Lecha na'eh leshabe-ach. Tikon beit tefilati Vesham todah nezabe-ach. Le'eit tachin matbe-ach, Mitzar ham'nabe-ach Az egmor beshir mizmor Chanukat hamizbe-ach
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Starting Monday, December 7 we will have Chanukah celebration kits ready for you to pick up! We have a few different pick-up locations based on zip code. Be on the lookout for an email about your pickup location.
NOTES FROM THE
Cantor
My dear Temple Beth Tikvah community, As most of you know, Yom Kippur and the weeks that followed were not what I could have envisioned with the passing of both of my parents and then contracting Covid, a mild case but not without symptoms. I had always considered myself so fortunate to have parents who lived well into their 90’s, always surrounded by family and love. And then I experienced what many of you had told me: that even under these circumstances, I would feel the loss deeply for parents no longer physically in my life. My parents were born and raised in Savannah and moved to Atlanta with four girls, when they were in their 40’s. They had decided long ago to be buried in Savannah, with their ancestors. On the day of my mother’s funeral, the weather was ideal and the large trees draped with Spanish moss made for a dramatic setting in Bonaventure cemetery. I was lost in the thought of how my mother would have appreciated such a day (any day) when the time came for me to place the black ribbon over MY heart, recite the accompanying blessing and tear the ribbon. Soon I found myself sitting on the first row under the tent with family members, LISTENING to, rather than offering - Psalms, readings and prayers. I was facing Rabbi Robert Haas (from Congregation Mickve Israel in Savannah) rather than facing the mourners. To everything there is a season…..and it was my time to RECEIVE from others on my personal loss rather than GIVE as a cantor helping others through their process of mourning. It was a little uncomfortable at first but soon I allowed myself to give in to it. Still, after my mother’s passing, I could not have imagined how the next few weeks were to unfold and how much ‘receiving’ would be in store for me. Less than two weeks later, I was able to make the second drive to Savannah, for my father’s funeral, but the next day, I began to not feel well, followed a few days later with a positive COVID test and several more weeks of isolation. From September 28th (Yom Kippur afternoon) until Friday, October 30, I was absent from Temple Beth Tikvah. During that time I received so much support from YOU, my Temple Beth Tikvah community. You cooked for me, you sent cards, you made donations to my discretionary fund in honor of my parents, sent Facebook messages and made phone calls. My sisters and I also received support from the clergy at The Temple, where my parents had been members since 1968. Meanwhile, Rabbi Shuval-Weiner took on tremendous extra responsibilities through Sukkot, Simchat Torah and beyond. She is my hero! Synagogue life is about many things but synagogue COMMUNITY
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is about this: caring for each other, rejoicing with each other, studying and praying together – to elevate our lives in the spirit of having been created in the image of God. My sisters and I were supported by so many people that in one way or another were connected to synagogue life back in Savannah and here in Atlanta/Roswell. These are bonds that have lasted through the generations. In my opinion and experience – the bonds of synagogue community are NOT the same as those from a community centers and sports teams which are often (but not always) short-lived communities. I am Facebook friends with many people who USED to affiliate with Temple Beth Tikvah or other synagogues. I know that some of their best friendships were formed when they were members of synagogues, most likely during the years of raising children. Their synagogue affiliation ended but the friendships endured. If this trend continues, who and what will be left? In what context will the words of the “Eilu D’varim” prayer be taught: (The following deeds are invaluable) honoring one’s parents, engaging in deeds of compassion, arriving early for study, being gracious with guests, visiting the sick, providing for the wedding couple, accompanying the dead for burial, being devoted in prayer, making peace among people and studying Torah (the source for being commanded to do these deeds) I mourn my parents and… I rejoice in my lot. I am proud to be part of a community that first of all – exists – and exists to be there for one another. Thank you to the clergy, staff and members of Temple Beth Tikvah, The Temple and Congregation Mickve Israel who even in these unusual times found many ways to be present for the extended Kassel family. To those that once were but are no longer affiliated with a synagogue, I urge you to consider coming back. You are needed. Judaism needs you. The world needs Judaism. I have learned that loss and gratitude can exist side by side. Shalom to you all,
A MESSAGE FROM OUR
President
The loss of a great voice In all the hubbub of election and COVID coverage, I almost didn’t notice a recent obituary for one of my favorite religious commentators, Rabbi Dr. Lord Jonathan Sacks. For those of you who are not familiar with him, he was an Orthodox rabbi from London who was a prolific author and speaker. From 1991 through 2013, he was the Chief Rabbi of the United Hebrew Congregations of the Commonwealth. He was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II in 2005. In 2017, he was a featured speaker in the well-known “Ted Talks”. Click HERE for Ted Talk Link. The internet is replete with his articles and speeches. As an Orthodox rabbi, he didn’t always align with non-Orthodox denominations and had occasional rifts with them. Later in life, he somewhat mellowed in this view and developed what he called the “two principles”: on all matters that affect us as Jews we work together, and on all things that touch our religious differences we agree to differ, but with respect. These principles were criticized by the ultra-Orthodox but Rabbi Sacks stood his ground. His outlook, in my opinion, was to be inclusive to all. His theological positions were eloquently stated. I’d like to share a sampling of his positions: (credits to an article by David M. Weinberg for much of the following) Secularization of society – he lamented the secularization of society since the 17th century but felt we could repair it through the building of “covenantal communities” based on a “we” consciousness rather than an “I” awareness that atomizes society. He recently pointed out the “Living the I” group (hoarding supplies, no social distancing, etc.) during the COVID outbreak as an example of how people should strive to the “Living the We” lifestyle. Family – he placed family above everything else. He attributed the ills of society such as drugs, debt, depression, abuse, etc. to the breakdown of family cohesiveness which for centuries was associated with religious faith. The dignity of difference – he stressed respecting, not just tolerating, people’s differences. In this regard, he was on the frontline of teaching friendship between religions to create a better world.
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Science versus religion – he saw no contradictions between the two as they address two different issues. He stated “Science takes things apart to see how they work. Religion puts things together to see what they mean. And we need them both, the way we need the two hemispheres of the brain”. He was an ardent Zionist and fought anti-Semitism at every turn. He told every non-Jewish audience that fighting anti-Semitism was their responsibility by telling them that “the victim cannot cure the crime and the hated cannot cure the hate”. Back in 2017, when political differences arose at our congregation, our then President, Rhonda Povlot sent out a YouTube link to the board of trustees in which Rabbi Sacks articulated his position on dealing with differences. He articulated seven principles for maintaining Jewish peoplehood. For me, it was a seminal moment. His calm demeanor, the articulation of how to deal with differences, and the simplicity of what he said has stayed with me. Here’s the link to that seven minute video I hope the Jewish people are one day again blessed by God with another person like Rabbi Sacks. I also hope that you can find some time to read some of his writings and listen to some of his talks. It is a good exercise for the soul. L’shalom,
TZEDEK NEWS As 2020 comes to a close, we wanted to thank all of our committee members who have volunteered their time during this challenging year. As we approach January, we are looking for opportunities to help support TBT and the local Roswell community . If you have any ideas or would like to serve on our committee, we would love to hear from you. Will Shields- w_shields@bellsouth.net Michele Gergans- michelegergans@hotmail.com
shopping for necessary items. Donations continue to fill our shelves and we are very grateful for every contribution we receive! Our friends at Sawyer Road Elementary receive a backpack full of nutritious foods to help nourish them when they may be otherwise food challenged. Our efforts especially help over weekends and holidays, when government-sponsored food distribution is scarce HOW CAN YOU HELP? Start a food drive in your neighborhood or at your place of business for those interested in contributing.
Happy 1st Anniversary to Backpack Buddies at TBT!
Reach out to congregants Manda Turetsky or Leslie Zlotnick should you be interested in volunteering your time or energy. Our volunteers are essential to the success of this program!
This fall marked our first year as active participants in the Backpack Buddies program. We’re proud to have experienced only a slight pause in distribution due to the pandemic restrictions. Our volunteers successfully navigate obstacles by choosing packing shifts and utilizing curbside pickup while
In the meantime, Family Promise still has families in their program and they need our help. There are three (3) ways you can help.
“There will always be poor people in the land. Therefore I command you to be openhanded toward your fellow Israelites who are poor and needy in your land.” - Deuteronomy 15:11 Dear Temple Beth Tikvah Family, 2020 has been a difficult time for all of us. We have all “lost” something this year, whether it be someone we know, a job or just some simple freedoms. As a Temple community, we have worked hard to cater to our TBT family to ensure that we were able to maintain some sense of normality. We have been able to provide weekly Shabbat services – digitally. We have been able to resume B’nai Mitzvot for our young people, not how they envisioned, but resumed none the less. We were even able to provide a beautiful array of services and study during the High Holidays. One of the activities that we were not able to conduct was our biannual participation in the Family Promise program. Family Promise is a program that provides food and shelter for homeless families. These families generally move from congregation to congregation on a weekly basis with virtually the clothes on their back and a small collection of items. They are part of the program until they can get steady employment and save enough to be able to move to transitional housing. Temple Beth Tikvah has been gracious to be a host 2-3 times a year for well over a decade. Our congregants have brought meals, stayed overnight and provided donations to help support this program. Because of the global pandemic, we did not feel that it was in our best interest to participate in 2020 and out of an abundance of caution we have elected to take a break for 2021 also. It is our absolute intention to resume our participation in 2022.
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1. St Luke’s Presbyterian Church has gone above and beyond as being the “permanent” host of the Family Promise families. While this is the case, this has placed an extreme burden on their congregation. They are still accepting volunteers as overnight hosts. If you are interested and available, please contact Andrea Brantley at 404-260-4364. 2. If you are not comfortable donating your time, financial donations are always welcome. Since you are not going out as much as you used to or eating at your favorite restaurant as much as you used to, you may find that you have some extra disposable income. Consider a financial donation to Family Promise. You can send your donation directly to: Family Promise of north Fulton/Dekalb, 1978 Mt. Vernon Rd, Dunwoody GA 30338. 3. The Family Promise program is also accepting donated items. To find a list of needed items, you may find it on our website, but clicking HERE. You may drop off your item in the bin marked “Family Promise” located in the sanctuary lobby of Temple Beth Tikvah. While 2020 has been difficult, the Family Promise program never stopped and continues to host families. Just because TBT is on a hiatus as a host, there are still homeless families in our community that need our help. Please consider one of the 3 options above and help Temple Beth Tikvah continue our support of the Family Promise Program. Thank you, Tony Rosenberg Co-Chair Family Promise Program
ECEC UPDATE If you ask a child what their favorite Jewish holiday is, the answer will almost always be, Chanukah! Spending time with family, lighting the candles, making latkes and eating sufganiyot are some of the many memories I have growing up. We know the story of Judah and the Maccabees. The oil was supposed to last only one night, but by a divine miracle it lasted for eight nights; showing us that G-d is always with us even in our darkest hours. Judah and the Maccabees defeated Antiochus’s army and then rebuilt the destroyed temple. They were the heroes of the time. It seems like the word heroes changes throughout the years. In the year 2020, during COVID-19, doctors, nurses, caregivers and teachers are our heroes. I would like to thank our teachers for their enthusiasm, care and devotion. They are on the front lines doing what they do best, and we appreciate them for their tireless hard work. We have the ability to bring happiness and light to others and it is important to be thankful and to appreciate all the miracles happening around us.
On behalf of TBT ECEC we wish you and your family a very happy and healthy Chanukah!
Try this fun Chanukah recipe….edible dreidels!
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Pretzel sticks Marshmallows Chocolate kiss Frosting
Put the marshmallow on the pretzel stick. Then take some frosting and put it on the flat part of the chocolate kiss and attach it to the marshmallow. You can put frosting in a Ziplock bag and then snip the corner edge. Squeeze out frosting to write the Hebrew letters on the marshmallow. Enjoy!
TBT RELIGIOUS SCHOOL Our Religious School teachers recently met on zoom. As much as we miss being together in person, we know how to have a blast online too! We chatted about our school, participated in a few activities and even had a dance party. TBT’s teachers are truly top-notch, and are working so hard to teach and reach this young generation. They love getting to know their students and seeing their faces each class. As well, all are learning more tech tricks and tools to engage their students each week. Please take some time to thank them; they would appreciate hearing from you so much. In other news, as we head into the month of December and face shorter, darker, and colder days, remember that Chanukah is just around the corner. Thus we can look forward to a week-long celebration, an abundance of light and comforting warmth with our loved ones. TBT has all sorts of ways to celebrate Chanukah, both in a safe manner in person and virtually from home. I hope – and even challenge! – you to join us each evening, beginning on December 10th. Happy Chanukah to you and yours – may your Festival of Lights be bright and meaningful!
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TBT YOUTH GROUP CHOOSE YOUR OWN ADVENTURE Join teens from all the Atlanta area Reform Temples for a fun afternoon including mixers, havdalah, and your choice of program.
Register HERE to receive Zoom link: https://forms.gle/ jpv3mNLXidGQXURJ9 Choose from: Krav Maga, Cooking Class, Improv with Dad's Garage, Chanukah STEM-based Program with the KIT Academy, or talk Israeli TV, movies, and music with the Shinshinim (Israelis living here for one year).
SIMCHAS! Brody Shields will be called to the Torah on December 12, 2020. He is the son of William and Susan Shields and brother of Margot. Brody is a 7th grade student at Elkins Point Middle School where he participates in the school’s AVID program. Brody is also an active member of Boy Scout Troop 51. He is currently a Second Class rank scout. His goal is to eventually become an Eagle Scout. Along with spending time outdoors, Brody enjoys activities where he can express his creativity through woodworking, baking and even his side business of balloon art. This past year, Brody has enjoyed helping others through his mitzvah projects which included working on an aquaponics farm and delivering food for Meals by Grace and making floral arrangements for the residents at the Breman Jewish home. He continues to volunteer every week as a zoom leader for Craft with Me. This is a program that fosters a friendship between child volunteers and less fortunate children through virtual art projects. Brody would like to thank the teachers and clergy at TBT for all of the help they have provided over the years to prepare him for his bar mitzvah. He looks forward to sharing this day (which is also his birthday) with his family and friends.
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Ron and Leslie Swichkow are excited to announce that their son, Brian married Chantle Edillor on November 11, 2020.
Please share your simcha with us! Contact Kim at the office (770) 642-0434 or email kim@bethtikvah.com
NEW MEMBERS
Welcome to the Hait Family!
Welcome to the Lourie Family!
Alex Hait and Lizz Kuhn have two children, Taylor (11) in the 5th grade and William (7) in 2nd grade, both attending The Walker School. They currently reside in Milton.
Heather and Kyle live in Roswell with their two children, Jordyn (7) who is in 2nd grade at the Davis Academy and Logan (3) who is part of TBT’s ECEC Program!
Welcome to the Scherrer Family! Jenni & Joe have a 6-year-old daughter named Michayla. Currently residents of Cumming, the Scherrer Family moved here from Idaho after Joe retired from the U.S. Air Force. Jenni is a dental hygienist and University of Alabama alum. They have one little German Shepherd mutt named Hali.
A Chavurah group? Now? Yes! I know. I get it. How could one even think of joining a new Chavurah group while coronavirus cases are at a record high? At Temple Beth Tikvah, we’re not letting the pandemic prevent our members from finding their “TBT community.” Of course, our Chavurah groups aren’t gathering around people’s dining room tables or at restaurants, but they are continuing to help TBT couples and families build strong relationships with their fellow members. Pg. 8 News and Happenings from Temple Beth Tikvah
Our Chavurah groups have had had socially distanced events in the TBT parking lot. They saw each other at the recent outdoor Ruach Shabbat. And yes, the occasional Zoom gathering. Are you ready to find or expand your TBT community in a new Chavurah group? Visit our Chavurot page on the Beth Tikvah website. We’re recruiting members for all stage-oflife groups – from young couples to empty nesters and everyone in between. Please don’t hesitate to contact me directly if you’re interested or would like to learn more. Brian Rubenstein
DONATIONS CANTORS FUND in appreciation of Cantor Nancy Kassel from Alice and Sam Herndon for a beautiful service on Kol Nidre and Yom Kippur....thank you to everyone who made this possible. from Christy and David Toltzis the beautiful High Holiday services from Kenneth Lawler, Jr. & Ginger Glazer High Holiday Services from Mark & Terri Goodman all of Cantor Kassel's time and efforts for TBT and High Holiday Services; as well as the choirs. from Peter & Linda Birnbaum services from Steven & Janice Liederman Cantor Kassel in honor of Nate’s Bar Mitzvah from The Bernstein Family Cantor Nancy Kassel for beautiful Music on the High Holy Days from Wendy & Dale Bearman
in honor of Hayden Trebon's Bar Mitzvah from Roman & Jennifer Trebon
in memory of Henny Wasserman from Steven & Arlene Cohn Ira Madans from Phyllis Madans Robt Lipsitt from Dr.Michael Lipsitt Lorrie and Marshall Bernstein and Marian Birlant Slotin from David & Marci Slotin
Speedy Recovery of Cantor Kassel from Betty Rickles Cantor Kassel from Mark & Gail Rudel
in memory of Valerie and Milton Kassel Adeline Penn Adrienne Zinn Alice & Richard Weil Alice and Sam Herndon Andrea and Joshua Berman Andy Fried Ann and Michael Silver Barrie Cohn, Jake and Mara Mershon Barry Frankel Barry Kaiser Bernstein Family Betty Rickles Billie Greenberg Boehm Family Bruce & Bonnie Walkes Bruce Turiansky & Mariann Mamberg Cantor Deborah Staiman Carol & Bob Nemo Carol Lipinsky Carol Shutzberg Carol & Don Fruhwald Carole & Nick Brand Christy & David Toltzis Craig & Sue Derene David & Ellen Herold Debbie & Jeff Otto Deborah Silcox
Diana Cantrelle McKinney Donald Restler Douglas & Donna Kallman Dr. Barry & Robin Riegelhaupt Dr. Tod & Leslie Rubin Elaine and Jerry Blumenthal Elisa & David Siegel Ellen & Marc Yellin Ellen & Rob Rickles Ellen & Seth Zimmer Emily Lewit Eric & Pamela Chanin Feinberg Family Felice & Dean Myers Francesca & Stuart Solomon Fred & Terry Segal Fred & Patricia Landsberg Fred & Vicki Steine George & Helen Steinheimer Gerald & Francie Marshall Gilbert & Ellen Ludwig Gloria Levenson Goodkin family Hadley & Lisa Lowy Herb & Marsha Williams David and Julie and Herbert D Borenstein Ilene & Gary Fader James & Sonia Kay Jay & Linda Siegel Jeffrey & Meredith Kaiser Jeffrey Willard & Steve Mahan Joe & Carole Sterling Joe & Waynah Dunn Joel & Karen Moss Jon Zarett Judy Levine and Stuart Farber Judy Lipshutz and Ted Duncan June Wallach Kara & Bart Segal and Family Karen Davison & Mark Blazey Kathy Catoe Kathy & Mike Levin Katie & Jamie Jaffe Kenneth Lawler, Jr. & Ginger Glazer Lois Clymin Lori Shapiro & Cary Goldenthal Lynn Valentino Marcia Pearl Marcy Kaufman Marianna Kaufman Mark & Sally Vosk Mark Williams & Michelle Easton-Williams Mark & Gail Rudel Marsha & Tom McMurrain Marsha & Herb Williams Cantors Martin Levson, Nitza Shamah, Elizabeth Goldmann, Josee Wolff, Deborah Staiman, Mark Childs, and Diane Dorf Merrill & Mike Stern Michael & Wanda Cohen Morray & Susan Scheinfeld Josh & Nidhi Joshua Nancy & David Miller Natasha & Joshua Cutler Paul & Anne Beckman
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Paul & Audrey Becht Paula Sandfelder Peter & Sharon Jedel Peter Klokow & Ellen Frank Phyllis Madans Renee Davis Renee, Steve, Max & Noah Weiskopf Robert & Adele Toltzis Robert & Ellen Sichel Robyn & Jeff Goldstein RoseAnn & Steve Gerson S. Levison Sally Weil Sandy Baumwald Scott & Sheryl Lasky Sharon Snowiss Sheryl S. Blechner Shirley Plotkin Sonia Roos Stephanie & Daniel Joseph Stephen Berman Steve and Linda Steinberg Susan Berkson Slaff Tamah & Glenn Cooper Terri & Barry Steinberg The Blocks, Faupel, Gergans, Loventhal, Shields & Salinas families The Rotary Club of Sandy Springs The Sher Family Todd & Rachel Wilson Tom & Marsha McMurrain Walt& Esther Shultz Wendy & Dale Bearman Wendy Lipshutz William & Rita Loventhal
BACKPACK BUDDIES in memory of Bernice Abrams from Sidney & Robin Karlin
BUILDING FUND DONATION in memory of Allan Apple from Amy and Matthew Strauss Stanley Berke from Andy Berke Gloria Berke from Andy Berke Beatrice Lowy from Hadley & Lisa Lowy Allan Apple from The Canasta Group at Temple Beth Tikvah
CARING/KEHILLAT CHESED FUND in appreciation of Leslie Swichkow from Lois Clymin
in memory of Joselyn Berg from Marcy Kaufman My mom Marcia Zarett in blessed memory from Meredith Paulin Valerie and Milton Kassel from Aaron & Sheila Stieglitz
As of 11/15/20
DONATIONS CONTINUED ANNUAL CAMPAIGN 2020/2021 in honor of the beautiful holiday services from David & Ellen Herold Mark Williams’ birthday from Marsha & Herb Williams
in memory of Richard Alan Freed from Barry & Shari Alhadeff Mamie Greifer from Debbie & Mark Weiss Alan Apple from Debbie & Mark Cantor Kassel's parents from Harlan & Ivie Graiser Frederick Waltman from Harlan & Ivie Graiser Daniel Ellison's son from Harlan & Ivie Graiser Florence Auerbach from Harlan & Ivie Graiser Martha Fallaw, from Joe & Waynah Dunn Michael Pasco from Joe & Waynah Dunn Shirley Reisman from Joe & Waynah Dunn Grandfather and Mentor Morris L. Harris from Mark & Gail Rudel Bernard Ellison from Mark & Gail Rudel Barry Feinberg from Peter Klokow & Ellen Frank Elias Waxman from Renee Davis Margaret Herrell, Waynah's Beloved and Righteous Aunt from Rhonda & Scott Povlot Bernard Swichkow and Elizabeth Hodes from Ronald & Leslie Swichkow Allan Apple from Steven & Teri Astren Michael Pasco from Steven & Teri Astren Bernie Ellison from Ted Nathan Fritzie Shaw from Wendy & Dale Bearman And Lila Stein
other Mazel Tov on Elana Lewis' Bat Mitzvah from Harlan & Ivie Graiser
GENERAL FUND in appreciation of the extraordinary High Holiday Services. from Douglas & Donna Kallman the synagogue for the multitude of virtual opportunities/activities offered from Kenneth Lawler, Jr. & Ginger Glazer
in memory of George Glickman from Andrew & Jane Glickman Harris Simons from David & Christine Toltzis Connie Kruger, Mother of Barbara Kruger and Anne Kruger Beckman from Dwight & Cheryl Howard Cantor Kassel's Parents from Dyann Nad Mitch Diamond Stanley B Kaye- father of Elisa Siegel from Elisa Siegel Allan Apple from the partners and staff at D'Huyvetter & Swichkow PC Bernard Ellison from Gilbert & Ellen Ludwig Leonard Liebowitz yahrzeit from Marsha Williams Valerie and Milton Kassel from Marvin & Trudy Davis
Allan Apple from Marvin & Trudy Davis Moshe Elinger and Frieda Turchin from Miriam Elinger Lucille Falkof from Peter Klokow & Ellen Frank Allan Apple from Tim & Tammy Harris
MICHAEL ZALKIN MEMORIAL LIBRARY FUND in memory of Lillian Mansfield and Elizabeth Goldberg from Jeffrey & Beth Kess Iris Naomi Kess and Ben Goldberg from Jeffrey & Beth Kess
PRAYERBOOK FUND - SIDDUR in memory of Isadore Zierler from Gordon & Hollis Decker
PRESCHOOL FUND in appreciation of
Our Daughter, Linda Siegel from Robert & Joan Kastin
RABBI SHUVAL-WEINER DISCRETIONARY FUND
in appreciation of Rabbi Shuval-Weiner from Alice and Sam Herndon in-person service from Jeff & Ruth Siegel The beautiful High Holiday Services from Kenneth Lawler, Jr. & Ginger Glazer High Holiday Services from Mark & Terri Goodman Rabbis Shuval -Weiner. Thank you for the difference that you made in Melanie's Bat Mitzvah. Your guidance was timely and appropriate from Garrett & Jodi Kaplan RSW time and efforts toward TBT and High Holiday Services from Peter & Linda Birnbaum making High Holy Day Services meaningful and accessible from Steve & RoseAnn Gerson services from Steven & Janice Liederman RSW from Steven & Teri Astren Thank you Rabbi for your guidance and wonderful leadership in supporting Nate up to and through his Bar Mitvah day. We are lucky to have you in our lives. from The Bernstein Family Rabbi Shuval-Weiner for High Holy Day Services 2020 from Wendy and Dale Bearman
in honor of the beautiful holiday services from Betty Rickles 25th wedding anniversary from Brian & Jennifer Steinberg Fred and Kody Weiss from Debbie & Mark Weiss Wendy and Dale Bearman from Rhonda and Scott Povlot Hayden Trebon's Bar Mitzvah from Roman & Jennifer Trebon
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in memory of my mother, Ruth Fried from Andy Fried Bernard Ellison, Daniel Ellison's Son from Betty Rickles Allan Clifford Apple from Blake, Tricia & Joy Durham Allan Apple from Bruce & Bonnie Walkes Allan Apple from Christopher Weaver Ira Madans from David & Beth Janes Allan Apple from David & Ellen Herold Lorrie and Marshall Bernstein and Marian Birlant Slotin from David & Marci Slotin Elaine Gralnick from Ellen and Seth Zimmer Margaret Herrell, aunt of Waynah Dunn from Joe & Waynah Dunn Marcia Zarett from Jon Zarett Bernard Zarett from Jon Zarett Allan Apple from Lila Stein Allan Apple from Mark & Sally Vosk Phyllis Vosk from Mark & Sally Vosk Allan Apple from Marlene Goren Allan Apple from Michael & Wanda Cohen Gladys Cohen from Michael & Wanda Cohen Margaret Harrell from Michael and Jaime Dunn Allan Apple from Michelle Cooper Valerie and Milton Kassel from Paul & Anne Beckman Allan Apple from Robert & Adele Toltzis My Mother, Rose Trucker from Shirley Plotkin Philmour Karlin from Sidney & Robin Karlin Allan Apple from Steve ad Linda Steinberg Allan Apple z"l from Wendy and Dale Bearman
RABBI TAM'S DISCRETIONARY FUND in appreciation of Rabbi Donald Tam from Alice and Sam Herndon the beautiful High Holiday Services from Kenneth Lawler, Jr. & Ginger Glazer
in memory of Allan Clifford Apple from Barbara & Stuart Pliner Allan Apple from David and Christy Toltzis Allan Apple from Fred and Vicki Steine Allan Apple from Gail and Sandy Seidman Allan Apple from Morray & Susan Scheinfeld Allan Apple from Rose and Mike Haber Allan Apple Our thoughts and prayers are with you on the loss of dear Allan Sheila & Dave Adelman from Sheila and Dave Adelman Allan Apple from The Borer Family
RELIGIOUS SCHOOL ENRICHMENT FUND in honor of our TBT Religious School Families from Scott & Rhonda Povlot
As of 11/15/20
DONATIONS CONTINUED TIKKUN OLAM FUND
YOUTH GROUP FUND
in memory of
in appreciation of
Saul & Charlotte Rosner from Aaron & Sheila Stieglitz
the staff and clergy for making these unusual High Holidays so beautiful and meaningful. from Barrie Cohn
TORAH FUND CONTRIBUTION in memory of
in honor of Engagement of Megan Zimmer to Seth Lerman from Scott and Rhonda Povlot
Allan Apple May his name be for blessings. from RoseAnn and Steve Gerson
in memory of David Goldsmith from Betty Rickles Steve's Aunt, Florence Friedman from Steve & RoseAnn Gerson
We are grateful to our entire membership for fulfilling regular dues, building fund, religious school, security and other fees. Thank you! We know the Annual Campaign is a step beyond. While 2020-21 is unlike any other, one constant for now is the Annual Campaign is an integral part of our financial sustainability. Thank you to our early donors for your generous contributions to our Campaign 34 Renewal. Six weeks into the campaign, we are pleased to report we have raised $73,500 from 80 donors – over 70% to our goal of $95,000 and a nearly 40% increase over last year after six weeks. Our average gift is up over 15% versus last year – a truly positive reflection of our congregants’ resilience during challenging economic times. THANK YOU ! For those in a position to do so – we encourage you to donate at whatever level you’re comfortable. Thank you very much!. (note – we will list all donors starting January 1). Mark Rudel Campaign Chair
Pg. 11 News and Happenings from Temple Beth Tikvah
IN MEMORIAM Temple Beth Tikvah acknowledges with sorrow the passing of:
Every Monday
Milton Kassel Allan Apple Bernard Ellison Jerome Cohen Pg. 12 News and Happenings from Temple Beth Tikvah
7:15—8:30 PM ONLINE Contact Jeff Schultz jeff.schultz27@gmail.com
9955 Coleman Road Roswell, GA 30075 www.bethtikvah.com Rabbi Alexandria Shuval-Weiner Cantor Nancy Kassel Rabbi Emeritus Donald A. Tam Preschool Director Linda Siegel Religious School Director Suzanne Hurwitz Youth Director Bobbee Griff President Joseph Dunn Vice President Caryn Schilstra Vice President Todd Boehm Vice President Mark Greenspan Treasurer Karen Korshak Secretary Dalia Faupel Board of Education Beth Asher Immediate Past President Rhonda Povlot
TBT COMMITTEES AND CHAIRPERSONS Budget & Finance Ron Swichkow ron@dspccpa.com
House Ted Nathan tnathan@baldwinscheduling.com
Philanthropy Mark Rudel mrudel2018@gmail.com
Camp/Israel Scholarship Marcia Haber marciahaber@yahoo.com
Human Resources Seth Zimmer sz4941@att.com
Ritual Rick Winer rsw@drrickwiner.com
Chavurot/Affinity Groups Brian Rubenstein brianrubenstein@yahoo.com
Kehillat Chesed (Caring) Leslie Swichkow lswichkow@comcast.net
College Outreach Susan Wynne scwynne@bellsouth.net
Library Ilana Zalkin ilanaz@att.net
Communications Marlene Cohn marlene@thecohns.us
Membership Recruitment & Retention Tony Rosenberg trosenberg860@gmail.com
Security Jay Sausmer jsausmer@gmail.com Seniors Steve Mahan smahan206bc@yahoo.com Sisterhood Ilana Zalkin sisterhoodtbt@gmail.com
Family Promise Tony Rosenberg trosenberg860@gmail.com
Nominating Committee Dalia Faupel d2faupel@gmail.com
Social Action/Social Justice Michele Gergans michelegergans@hotmail.com Will Shields w_shields@bellsouth.net
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