Happy Birthday to all the leap year babies out there! All you 2/29-ers everywhere, have a great “real birthday” celebration this year!
On the subject of leap years, did you know that while the Gregorian calendar adds an extra day (February 29) every four years, the Jewish calendar adds an entire month when it’s a leap year?! Yes, its true; the month of Adar (this month) is celebrated for 60 days; technically, we celebrate the month twice: Adar I and Adar II. Its purpose is to align the lunar months with the solar year to ensure that Passover and all the subsequent holidays fall in the proper season.
In the Book of Exodus, parashat Bo, the calendar/ holiday cycle is established, with the following pronouncement in Exodus 12:1, “And God spoke to Moses and Aaron in Egypt, “This month (Nisan) shall mark for you the beginning of the months; it shall be the first of the months of the year for you. “Rishon Hu Lakhem L’khodshei Hashanah…” “Yom Nisan Mevorakh…the month of Nisan is blessed.” Ch 13:4 “You shall go free on this day in the month of Aviv” (day 14 of Nisan). The month of Aviv (the springtime month), aka Pesach, the holiday of our freedom.
If the realignment of the lunar calendar did not occur, there would be years when Passover would be celebrated in the dead of winter, and Hanukkah would take place in August! Yikes!!
2024 is a leap year, which means that we have a big Gregorian shift impacting every holiday from this Purim through the next.
If I’ve lost you, perhaps this chart of some of the major upcoming dates will help…
Purim March 23- March 24
Passover, April 22 and concluding the evening of April 29
Rosh Hashanah October 2 - October 4, 2024
Yom Kippur October 11 & 12, 2024
Hanukkah December 25 January 2, 2025
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As we eagerly anticipate our upcoming holidays, the arrival of the month of Adar invites us to focus upon joy. The festivities center around commemorating the triumph of Esther and Mordechai over the malevolent schemes of the xenophobic Haman. Whether an actual historical event or an allegory, it serves as a poignant reminder of life's unpredictable and capricious nature.
In light of the prevalent anti-Semitic winds in our contemporary world, the timing of our Purim observance couldn't be more fitting. Purim prompts us to reflect on the incomprehensible aspects of life – its unpredictability, fragility, and occasional chaos. As we navigate through the uncertainties, Purim invites us to embrace the celebration of life without attempting to rationalize every aspect, acknowledging that not everything follows a logical path.
During Purim, we engage in lively festivities, including dancing, donning costumes, and reveling in merriment. These actions symbolize our defiance against the capriciousness of life, allowing us to momentarily break free from the perplexities of our existence. Perhaps, in the face of the world's chaos, celebrating life in such a spirited manner is a remarkably sane response to the inherent craziness that surrounds us.
As you will read in Cantor’s article, TBT’s Purim celebration will begin with Saturday evening’s Adult Spiel, and conclude with Sunday dedicated to the children’s carnival and Megillah celebration.
A month later, Passover will be upon us. Sisterhood will again hold its annual Women’s Seder (details on page…..) and this year, on Monday evening, April 22 at 6:00 PM, my husband, Jay and I will again host a FIRST NIGHT SEDER here at TBT, for anyone who is in need of a place to enjoy and fulfill the mitzvah of Seder. RSVPs are required. Please click here to reserve your spot.
As we enter the days ahead, let them be imbued with tidings of goodness. May those still held in captivity find release, and may a swift and enduring peace envelop the land of Israel and its neighboring communities. May the radiant joy of redemption swiftly embrace all souls yearning for wholeness.
Amen.
Friends, in continuance of the celebration of our 36th Anniversary, it is with great pleasure and excitement that I announce a very generous donor has paid off the balance of our temple’s mortgage! We are so grateful and appreciative of this act of kindness and largesse. While the donorhas chosen to remain anonymous, their impact on our congregation will be felt for generations to come. This donation is a testament to the unwavering support and dedication of each and every one of you who contribute to the vibrancy andstrength of our community.
We are still in the midst of our annual campaign. For those who have been waiting to contribute, now is the perfect time. With our mortgage paid in full, we are able to direct our focus and resources toward the upkeep and improvement of our facility, and programs that enrich and enhance the experience of all our members.
Mark Your Calendar: To mark thismilestone and accomplishment, we will be holding a “Burn the Mortgage” party at the synagogue on April 27 and allare
invited. If you are able to help in the planning of this festive celebration, please reach out to the office.
Annual Meeting: Our annual meeting is scheduled for Sunday, May 5 at 10:00 AM in the Social Hall; we look forward to having you join us as we vote inour slate of officers for 2024 - 2026.
Torah Writing Project: With the success and feedback we received from all who participated in the Torah Writing Project, we have added another day for more people to participate. After the conclusion of the Annual Meeting, we will have one final opportunity to engage in this mitzvah. The sign-up is open for participants and we are also still in need of volunteers to assist with the program. Please click here to be part of thisamazingprogram.
I look forward to continuing the celebration of our 36th anniversary with you, and hope to see you at these events.
John Restler
Thank you to the generosity of Yamaha Corporation during the 2023 Holiday Food Drive event. We’re thrilled to share with you that more than 100 Yamaha employees contributed a total of $4,920.00 to help fight food insecurity through the Backpack Buddies program at Temple Beth Tikvah.
A special thank you to Leslie Zlotnick for organizing this event.
At right is a sample of some of the weekly items that we use to pack for our students.
If you would like to help shop for items like these, please sign up here.
Jeannine Bernstein Renee Weiskopf
HERE ARE A FEW OF OUR MOST RECENT OUTSTANDING VOLUNTEERS:
Ellen Frank
Peter Klokow
Lois Malkin
Helaine Medoff
Pat Princenthal
Irina Roberts
Monday, March 18
7:15 PM – 8:15 PM
“RAK SHALOM” (see flyer, at right)
University of Maryland’s Jewish A Cappella Group. Rak Shalom’s repertoire, spans from American and Israeli pop music to traditional Jewish melodies. Free admission: yet it is always helpful if you register here
Saturday, March 23
7:30 PM—9:30 PM
“EREV PURIM” celebration FOR ADULTS. The SIMONS are taking over Purim this year! Sumerian Idol Judge: Simon ‘H’ (for Haman) Cowell. Contestants: the three four Simon Sisters. And, featuring the music of Paul Simon and Carly Simon. Register here
Friday, April 19
6:30 PM—7:30 PM
Local Singing Group, The Mamalehs” join the Rabbi and Cantor for very musical service.
Cantor Nancy Kassel
We had a great turnout for our Pre-K Open House at the end of January. Prospective parents were excited to hear about all the wonderful learning that happens in Pre-K, and are excited to have their kids participate in the upcoming school year.
We are also getting ready for TBT Preschool Summer Camp, beginning June 3. Campers will enjoy outdoor activities, arts and crafts, the fantastic water slide, kiddie pools and watertables.
TBT Preschool enjoyed a Family Shabbat for parents and kids. Director of Education Judy Limor played guitar, led songs and recited prayers.
Rabbi Shuval-Weiner brought with her on her recent mission trip to Israel the money that had been collected by our Pennies for Israel effort, and distributed them in person. Upon her return to TBT, she talked to the children about how grateful everyone there was to have received this special tzedekah. A big thank you to all of the families who contributed!
Our wonderful Preschool Moms had a great Mother’s Night Out! They gathered at TBT to shared their favorite foods and desserts, helping to foster camaraderie within this incredible community.
These same energetic TBT Preschool Moms are organizing this month’s Scholastic Book Fair, March 48, with books for various ages. Please stop by, and check it out! Books will be displayed in the Religious/Preschool Lobby, and in Room 2. Proceeds will go to the Preschool Fund. Click here for ALL the info!
Scholastic Book Fair
March 4—March 8
Preschool Fundraiser
The fabulous Temple Beth Tikvah Preschool Teachers
Saturday
April 13 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Has your Sunday School student recently come home sharing some new Hebrew phrases or wearing a colorful silicon bracelet that says “Daber Ivrit” (speak Hebrew)? Do they talk about playing “Shimon Omer” (Simon Says), 6 Sticks, and other games? Are they showing new interest in Hebrew letters? I sure hope so!
This year, Temple Beth Tikvah has embarked on a new journey with Amitei Ivrit, a pilot program that encourages Hebrew infusion in synagogue schools as a way to encourage Hebrew learning in a fun, low/no pressure environment. Teachers are incorporating Hebrew language into daily classroom experience – colors, numbers, school-related phrases such as teacher, desk, line up, etc. – creating opportunities for Hebrew exposure throughout each morning rather than the traditional, formalized Hebrew instruction we may be more familiar with, from our own schooling. And, it appears that students are really enjoying it! I have seen tremendous creativity across the grades – besides the recess games, students are using Hebrew for call and response, and other communication. They come out to the carpool line excited to share new words and phrases they have learned,
When it comes to Jewish holidays, we’re heading into what’s always my favorite time of year. Spring brings Purim and Passover.
These two holidays get the entire family involved, share powerful stories, and are fun! Who doesn’t love hunting down the afikomen, or eating hamantaschen?
Purim comes first. My childhood memories are full of costumes and groggers, of songs booing Haman and cheering on Queen Esther. Falling on Sunday, March 24 our entire Religious School will experience the Purim celebration without any change to their regular Sunday school schedule We’ve got everything rolled up into the morning: a costume parade and contest, kid-friendly Megillah reading, and carnival, complete with bounce houses and oversized games.
and they are anxious to collect all of the different colored bracelets that they can earn in class.
In early February, Rabbi Andrew Ergas, the head of Amitei Ivrit, came to visit our school and see this new learning in action. In his words, seeing the work that [Temple Beth Tikvah is] doing to strengthen your school and congregational community, and the seriousness with which you are approaching Hebrew education and engagement. I very much enjoyed meeting your faculty and seeing how each of them, in their own way, is including the program in their classroom and infusing the student’s experience with Hebrew in a joyful and playful manner.”
I am so proud of our Sunday School teachers for their efforts to institute this new initiative. I share in the students’ joy as new words and phrases are learned. I hope some of this is coming home, so that you can enjoy it too!
Judy Limor,EducationDirector
Families with young children will not only have a dedicated bounce house just for the littles, but can come early to spend quality time enjoying all the fun. Parents are welcome to attend the entire morning, but for those with Religious School students, you can drop them off as usual, and pick them up in the carpool line. Guests and those whose kids do not attend Religious School are also welcome, although these parents must attend with their children.
The best part of the day’s festivities (if you ask the kids) are the prize bags. These will be pre-made to take home upon departure from the carnival. Be sure to register for the celebration online to guarantee a goody bag with your child’s name on it.
About a month after Purim comes Passover, and while the kids learn about this holiday during Religious School, it’s a special family time, bringing together kids and parents at home, around the dinner table. There’s nothing like a meal and a story to make an evening memorable. Make sure you get your children involved, no matter their age. Even if they’re not ready to say the Four Questions, they should be ready to sing the infamous “Frogs Here, Frogs There” song when you get to the part about the plagues.
I wish you all a Chag Sameach from the entire Board of Education.
Lesly Gregory, Vice President of Education
We have had a busy few months at TBT: book club, Religious School breakfast, wine and chocolate tasting, playgroup, trivia, dinners, movies, outings, hikes and more. Severalnew chavurahs have been formed.Are you a game-lover? Do you know that we now host Mah Jongg, Bridge and Canasta in our Social Hall, each twice per month? Whether we are “on campus” or “around the town,” there is truly something for everyone to get involved in at TBT. A special todah to all the people who helped spearheadand plan recent TBT offerings!
The months of March and April will be no different. Here is(some of)what’s onthe horizon…
Tues. March 5 6:00 PM Nosh ‘n’ Network
Wed. March 6 7:00 PM Chibur Game & Dinner
Celebrating a birthday or wedding anniversary in March or April? Don’t miss Erev Shabbat services on the final Friday of the month (3.29.24 and 4.26.24), when youwill receive a special blessing and a treat!
Fri. March 8 7:00 PM Volunteer Appreciation Shabbat
Tues. March 12 10:00 AM Tikvah Tots
Wed. March 13 10:00 AM Life Tips & Friendships
Sun. March 17 9:00 AM Hike
Mon. March 25 6:45 PM Book Club
Tues. March 26 6:15 PM Trivia
Tues. April 2 4:00 PM Movie & Dinner
Thurs. April 11 10:00 AM Life Tips & Friendships
Sat. April 13 1:30 PM Hike
As you are reading this, I will be heading to Baltimore for my second PEP-RJ (Programming and Engagement) conference. At last year’s conference in Nashville, I met several dozen other people who are in roles similar to mine. We shared ideas and successes, problem-solved and brainstormed ways to strengthen our communities. We were placed into groupings of professionals who work in similarlysized congregations. My group of six people, all working with mediumsized synagogues, meets monthly on Zoom, where we continue to support each others efforts. Last year’s conference was truly an invaluable four days, and I anticipate that this year’s will be just as incredible! I look forward to sharing more in the next KolTikvah.
Tues. April 16 5:00 PM Walking Tour-Trail of Tears
Fri. April 19 6:30 PM Shabbat services & Chavurot Dinner
Mon. April 22 6:00 PM TBT Passover Seder
Sat. April 27 7:00 PM Havdalah & Bonfire
Suzanne Hurwitz Director of Engagement
suzanne@bethtikvah.com 770.642.0434
BRIDGE
March 7, 21; April 4, 18 at 10:00 AM
CANASTA
March 11, 25; April 8, 22 at 2:00 PM
March 13, 27; April 10, 24 at 2:00 PM
Thank you so much to everyone who came out and supported HOTTY’s Camp Jenny Bingo Fundraiser in February. The event was a huge success! We raised $8,350 and will be sending 16 campers to Camp Jenny this Memorial Day Weekend! We appreciate the continued support from our HOTTY families and TBT members who show up every year for this great event. We hope you had fun and won some prizes. We
It's been a busy few weeks! In January, the HOTTYites went bowling and had a lock-in at the temple. We had record participation for this event, and it was so much fun. We ve also had several grade level trips happen. The 7 graders and their parents spent the day in Atlanta, touring the Holocaust exhibit at the
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Breman Museum, followed by lunch at the iconic Varsity, and took a spin around the SkyView Ferris Wheel. The following weekend, our 8th and 9th graders joined teens from Temple Sinai for an overnight trip in Alabama. They saw the Birmingham church that was bombed, heard from several people who were involved in marches during the Civil Rights movement, walked across the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma, and visited the Legacy Museum and Memorial in Montgomery. Here's what some of their
Thank you! My son had a really great time. He said the museum really moved him.
My son had a great time and learned a lot.
My son has been talking nonstop about it. It really made an impression.
In January, Men’s Club served up breakfast for over 40+ religious school kids and their parents. Pancakes, eggs were enjoyed by all.
A few days later, we served up dinner at the Zaban Family Shelter
Poker Nights were a big success, as was Superbowl Stats, and the Social at Bowlero.
Coming in March:
Series (details to come!)
Co-Presidents Michael Bernstein and Joe Feinberg
Shalom!
We’ve had a busy winter season, which began in January with our New Year fitness event. We had a blast with Danna Leff leading us in a challenging mat Pilates class. We earned that yummy salad bar dinner and the wine!
candlemaking class at Red Seal Craft Studio. There was a lot of time to socialize and nosh on the charcuterie board to which we all contributed.
will not want to miss these programs! Please let us know if you would like to help in the planning or setting up of any event.
Carol Schemo Sisterhood Co-President cschemo@gmail.com
Stephanie Joseph Sisterhood Co-President stephjo143@gmail.com
March 13 6:00 PM—8:30 PM
Spring Clean Your Closet for the Drake Closet: Shopping Night
Do a mitzvah while you shop! Bring a bag of gently used clothing and accessories to donate to The Drake Closet in Roswell. All proceeds are used to help homeless mothers and children living in the Drake House. Wine and charcuterie will be served.
Register here
April 10th 6:00 PM 9:00 PM
Sisterhood’s Annual Women’s Seder at TBT
Coming soon: we will announce the theme for this year’s seder! Join us for a meaningful seder, lead by Rabbi and Cantor, and a delicious dinner with your sisters. This is always a very special evening.
Register here
May 9 6:30 PM 9:30 PM
Closing Event! Summer Cocktails on the Patio
You won’t want to miss this: member Kim Peters has offered to host us at her beautiful home (close by to TBT.) Join us on the patio for a laid-back evening, and we’ll learn how to make some refreshing summer cocktails; delicious dinner will be provided. More information coming soon!
Mark, Rachel, and Max Wilson recently moved from New Orleans, Louisiana. Mark is a toxicologist; Rachel is a creative copywriter. Max is in 4th grade and loves playing bass, riding his bike, and hanging out with friends. The Wilsons are excited to join TBT and can't wait to meet more people and make new friends.
We are the Ellsworth Family: parents, Scott and Ela. We have three amazing children. Maya is 18 and Yarden is 15; they both go to Pope High School. And our boy, Aiden, is 12 and goes to Hightower Middle School. I teach Sunday School at Temple Beth Tikvah.
Sophie Klein, daughter of Cindy and Jeff Klein and sister to Annabelle, will be called to the Torah as a Bat Mitzvah on March 9. Sophie is in seventh grade at Holcomb Bridge Middle School in Roswell. Sophie is part of a local competitive dance company, rides horses, sings in honors chorus, Vice-President of the Beta Club, and is a school ambassador. She enjoys spending time with family and friends, and loves to travel.
Sophie has a strong love of animals, especially for her dog Poppins and her cat Sebastian. For her Mitzvah Project, she volunteers at the local Furkids adoption center at Petco. She plays with the cats and does chores, such as feeding and cleaning up.
The Klein family would like to thank Rabbi Shuval-Weiner, Cantor Kassel, Jay Weiner, Amy Peskin, and all the TBT teachers who helped prepare Sophie for this special day.
Ari Dombrow, son of Nicole and Justin Dombrow and brother to Max and Madison, will be called to the Torah as a Bar Mitzvah on April 6. He attends Saint Francis Middle School. Ari is passionate about the conflict in Israel, and for his mitzvah project he collected donations for both the IDF and Magen David Adom. NOTE: This service begins at 10:30 AM.
Friends:
We are pleased to report very positive results from our fundraising efforts, for both projects: our Torah Project/Blank Match, and the Annual Campaign. Together, we have raised over $321,000 through midFebruary 2024.
A sincere thank you to all of our generous donors! We received commitments from over 180 families, which is the highest level of participation we have had at TBT in recent memory nearly 50%!
We’ve completed three of our five Torah Writing days and have two more scheduled: Sunday,
April 14 and Sunday, May 5, so please sign up here for any available slots (mostly onMay 5).
The Torah Writing Project has been a rewarding and wellexecuted experience, with over 110 TBT families directly participating along with dozens of volunteers, and we are delighted by the level of engagement from everyone.
Visionaries of Torah (Chozim): $ 100,000+
Anonymous
Guardians of Torah (Shomrim): $ 50,000+
Peter and Linda Birnbaum
Pillars of Torah (Amudim):
$ 18,000 +
Mark Williams and Michelle Easton-Williams
Leaders of Torah (Ishim):
$ 5,400 +
Evan and Missi Mermelstein
Rabbi Alexandria ShuvalWeiner and Jay Weiner
Marlene and Michael Cohn
Joe and Waynah Dunn
Sustainers of Torah (Kayamin):
$ 1,800 +
Paul and Anne Beckman
Josh and Andrea Berman
Carol Goldstein
David and Beth Janes
Sustainers of Torah (Kayamin): $ 1,800 +
Donna and Doug Kallman
Steve and Helen Kraus
Mike Levin
Gary and Michal Loventhal
Jill and David Mattos
Mark and Gail Rudel
David and Elisa Siegel
Rabbi Donald and Marilyn Tam
Mark and Sally Vosk
Bruce and Bonnie Walkes
Andy and Ilana Zalkin
Friends of Torah (Chavarim):
$ 540+
Mark and Stephanie Craig
Jennifer and Lee Engel
Dave and Dalia Faupel
Ellen Frank and Peter Klukow
Neil and Jennifer Goldstein
Harlan and Ivie Graiser
Carolyn Harrison
Sam and Alice Herndon
Steven and Tracey Kaplan
Rob and Karen Kremer
Jeffrey and Ellen Levitz
Friends of Torah (Chavarim): $ 540+
Gil and Ellen Ludwig
Sid and Lois Malkin
Marsha and Jim Mathis
Jeff and Debbie Otto
Marcia Pearl
Rhonda and Scott Povlot
Nathan and Carol Schemo
Caryn Schilstra
Brad and Sarah Sapir
Lloyd and Gail Tate
Steve and Abbe Tobin
Chas and Jamie White
Max and Carol Wolf
Contributor (Torehmim): up to $540
Shari and Barry Alhadeff
Stephen and Alisa Bauman
Dolores and Marshall Barrash
Dale and Wendy Bearman
Suellen and Harris Bergman
Bram and Anne Bessoff
Todd and Jennifer Boehm
Roy Brenner
David Burgh
Eric and Pamela Chanin
As of February 16, 2024
Nancy Kassel
Contributor (Torehmim):
up to $540
Lindsay and Zach Chapkin
Mitchell and Dyann Diamond
Gordon and Holli Decker
Rodney and Erika Eberhardt
Neil and Susan Estroff
Donna and Ron Fallon
Family Anonymous
Elliot and Donna Feller
Jonathan Fink
Chuck Freedman
Andy Fried
Rory and Jenifer Friedman
Michael and Alyson Hartman
Ginger Glazer and Kenneth
Lawler
Donna and Eric Goldenberg
Max and Jennifer Gross
Myrna Kaplan
Visionary (Chazon):
$ 10,000+
Leader (Manhig):
$ 5,000 - 9,999
Benefactor (Nadiv):
$ 2,500 - 4,999
Gary and Michal Loventhal
Samantha and Todd Mitman
Stacy and Alicia Sher
Sustainer (Tomech):
$ 1,000 - 2,499
Andy and Julie Aaronson
Alice and Sam Herndon
Helen and Steve Kraus
Evan and Missi Mermelstein
Marcia Pearl
Peter and Sharon Jedel
Allison and Michael Kalmykov
Myrna Kaplan
Nancy Kassel
LeTzedek Inc
Charles Lewis
Julie Lindy
Carol Lipinsky
Hadley and Lisa Lowy
Steve Mahan and Jeffrey Willard
Jerred and Debbie Malever
Sarah Malkin
Renee and Bruce McCord
Helaine and Howard Medoff
Members Anonymous
Dean and Felice Myers
Keira Oseroff
Rhonda and Scott Povlot
Maria Ramaglia
Alan and Sandee Rappaport
Kathy Reiter
John and Dahlia Restler
Irina Roberts
Ellen Salowitz
Terry and William Schwartz
Terry and Fred Segal
Joel Schancupp
Joel and Kathleen Schoenbaum
Michael and Ann Swartz
Jodi Sloan
Francesca and Stuart Solomon
Terri and Barry Steinberg
Betty Steinmetz
Aaron and Sheila Stieglitz
Leslie and Ron Swichkow
Gail and Lloyd Tate
David and Christine Toltzis
Bruce and Carol Waldman
Jon Zarett
As of February 16, 2024
Sustainer (Tomech):
$ 1,000 - 2,499
Mark and Gail Rudel
David and Marci Slotin
Brian and Jennifer Steinberg
Ron and Leslie Swichkow
Steve and Renee Weiskopf
Andy and Ilana Zalkin
Supporter (Yedid):
$ 500 - 999
Mark and Stephanie Craig
Gil and Ellen Ludwig
Terri and Barry Steinberg
Max and Carol Wolf
Friend (Chaver):
$ 250 - 499
Steve and Teri Astren
Dale and Wendy Bearman
Friend (Chaver):
$ 250 - 499
Lonnie and Debbie Carter
Andy Fried
Ginger Glazer and Kenneth Lawler
Mark and Terri Goodman
Scott and Sheryl Lasky
Jeffrey and Ellen Levitz
Joel and Aviva Margolies
Francine and Gerald Marshall
Donald Restler
David and Elisa Siegel
Judith Tolkan
Mark and Debbie Weiss
Todd and Rachel Wilson
Jeffrey Willard and Steve Mahan
As of February 16, 2024
We are 80% of the way to our audacious $400,000 goal!
Contributor
up to $250
Michael and Wanda Cohen
Steven and Arlene Cohn
Gordon and Holli Decker
Joseph and Waynah Dunn
Gary and Ilene Fader
Robert and Cindy Goldstein
Harlan and Ivie Graiser
Bernard and Susan Greenberg
Ron and Donna Fallon
Peter Klokow and Ellen Frank
Marc and Deborah Klein
David and Jenny Korsen
Charles Lewis
Hadley and Lisa Lowy
Rochelle and Lawrence Mucha
Shirley Plotkin
John and Dahlia Restler
Gailen Rosenberg
Tom and Patti Seibold
Shelby Steinhauer
Terry and William Schwartz
Tom and Patti Seibold
David and Elisa Siegel
Jon Zarett
As of February 16, 2024
from Temple Beth Tikvah
2023/2024
in appreciation of
Our TBT family and the love and kindness shown to us at the recent Shabbat service from Ronald & Leslie Swichkow
in memory of
Morris Lewis III from Charles Lewis
Martha Bearman, Nora Stein, Herbert Stein, Yetta Duekiewitz, Ann Eileen Kant, Betty Ebstein from Dale & Wendy Bearman
Harry Fallon from Dr. Ronald & Donna Fallon
Irving Lipton from Ilene and Gary Fader
Jacob Dunn, father of Joe Dunn from Joe Dunn
Irving Lipton - Father of Suzanne Hurwitz from Mark & Gail Rudel
Harold Grossman, Father of Burton
Grossman from Burton & Sara Grossman
Irving Lipton from Peter & Sharon Jedel
Maxine Gelb Kurtz from Tom & Patti Seibold
in memory of
George Diamond from Florie Diamond
Harriet Sanford Decker Levi Rosalyn
Berman Zierler from Gordon & Holli Decker
Jay A. Rosen from Linda and Steve Steinberg
Will Shields from Marlene, Michael, Evan & Lauren Cohn
Will Shields from Marshall & Dolores Barrash
William Shields from Roslyn Winston
Helen and George Diamond from Steven & Abbe Tobin
William “Will” Shields from Susan & Larry Ellison
Will Shields from The Hartog Family
in appreciation of
Rabbi Donald Tam...and all he has meant to Sally, Rachel and myself! from Mark Vosk
in honor of
This donation is in honor of our children (Adyn and Jonah) having the opportunity put a letter in the new Torah from Lindsay & Zach Chapkin
The naming of Hannah Rose ShapiroAhuva - granddaughter of Terry Apt from Terry Apt
in memory of
Irving Lipton from Alice & Sam Herndon
Irving Lipton from Barrie Cohn
Jerome Shainberg - Father of Alisa
Bauman: Dearest Alisa and Family, in loving memory of your Father with my love, from Betty Steinmetz
Richard Orloff from Charles Lewis
Morris Lewis Jr. from Charles Lewis
Arthur Toltzis from David & Christy Toltzis
Yahrzeit of Robert Waldron from Dr. Ronald & Donna Fallon
Steve Salowitz - from Ellen Salowitz
Jeanne Smokler - Mother of Pam Chanin from Eric Chanin
Irving Lipton - Father of Suzanne Hurwitz from Fred & Dr.Terry Segal
Matilda "Matty" Zarett from Jon Zarett
Morty Stark from Jon Zarett
William Shields from Julie Lindy
Irving Lipton - Father of Suzanne Hurwitz from Robert & Marcy Nader
Jerome Shainberg from Stephen & Alisa Bauman
Jerome Shainberg from Stephen Bauman
in memory of
Herb Berke from Andy Berke
Michael Lewit, Ruth Frenkel, Theresa Olshine, Herbert Olshine from Emily Lewit
Cantor Kassel's assistance at the funeral of our Father, Sy Lichtenfeld. Her contribution added greatly to our comfort and solace, from Eileen Lichtenfeld
Cantor Nancy Kassel - thanks for all you do! from Judy M. Levine
Cantor Kassel's assistance at the funeral of our Father, Sy Lichtenfeld. Her contribution added greatly to our comfort and solace, from Marshall & Roberta Goldman
Cantor Kassel for beautiful Shabbat Shirah service from Peter & Sharon Jedel your kindness and compassion following the passing of William Shields from Susan, Margot & Brody Shields
Ella and Milton Goldstein from Ed & Cindy Getty
Scott Monat from Gary & Ilene Fader
Milton Marshall from Judy Levine
Gerald Eisen - Father of Ellen Altschuler from Lee & Ellen Altschuler
Sarah Stansky from Melvin Levine
Ruth Zeidman from Robert & Adele Toltzis
Yahrzeit of Arnold Cohn from Steven & Arlene Cohn
Kehillat Chesed Committee - Thankful for being there for me and my family after Steven's passing. from Janice Liederman
Judy Naftolin from Joshua & Debbie Sinsley
Russ Rosenberg from Judy Stanton
Beatrice Clymin and Saul Migatz from Lois Clymin
Michael Clymin from Lois Clymin
As of 2/23/24
Faith Engel, Mother of JoAnn Friedrich from Lois Clymin
Jean Migatz from Lois Clymin
George Diamond from Marc & Carol Rose
Melvin Haskins from Terri & Barry Steinberg
Michael Freeman from Todd & Jennifer Boehm
other
Happy Hanukkah! from Nadine Duhaney
in memory of
Mary Brook, Grandmother of Gavin Salmenson from Andrew & Helaine Lasky
in appreciation of
Michael J. Berger - many thanks for all you do for all of us, from Harlan & Ivie Graiser
in honor of
Ian Brito - Mazel Tov on Bar Mitzvah from Harlan & Ivie Graiser
Ron and Leslie Swichkow - much good luck and many thanks for all you have done for TBT from Harlan & Ivie Graiser
in memory of
Russell Rosenberg from Ann & Michael Silver
Betty Rickles from Beth & Bruce Resnick
Jerome Shainberg, so very sorry for your loss, from Betty Isenberg
Irving Henry Lipton from Gilbert & Ellen Ludwig
Abraham Ludwig from Gilbert & Ellen Ludwig
Irving Henry Lipton from Lori Shapiro
Steve Salowitz from Michael & Alyson Hartman
Irving Lipton, Father of Suzanne Hurwitz, Dedication to Pierre Lipton Foundation from Steve & Susan Berman
Suzanne Hurwitz Father from Susan & Howard Charlop
Irving Lipton from Terry & Bill Schwartz
in memory of
Irving Henry Lipton from Carol Lipinsky
in memory of
My mother, Mable Meeks from Pamela Alterman
in memory of
Estelle Groner from Elisa Siegel
Ben Goldberg & Iris Naomi Kess from Jeffrey & Beth Kess
Lester Mansfield from Jeffrey & Beth Kess
William Shields from Judith Tolkan
Jacob Krigsner from Aaron & Sheila Stieglitz
in appreciation of the wonderful TBT preschool and staff and clergy from Lisa Mallis in memory of
Will Shields from Barrie Cohn
Samuel M Pollard from Jane & Andrew Glickman
Faye Lebish’s Father from Kara and Bart Srgal
Irving Henry Lipton from Terri & Barry Steinberg
in appreciation of
Rabbi for her support. from Mark Williams & Michelle Easton
Rabbi Shuval-Weiner for Torah lettering and in memory of Irving Cohen from Michael & Wanda Cohen
of your kindness and compassion following the passing of William Shields from Susan, Margot & Brody Shields
As of 2/23/24
Temple Beth Tikvah
in memory of
Milton Kirchheimer from Barry & Shari Alhadeff
Gail Laddin from Darryl & Ellen Laddin
Robert Leitman and Iris Leitman from David & Nancy Miller
Gwen Glazer from Debbie & Mark Weiss
Ella and Milton Goldstein from Ed & Cindy
Getty
Phyllis Ziner & David Liederman from Janice Liederman
Frank Ziperson's passing service from the Ziperson, Goldt and Katz families from Joan Ziperson
Gerald Eisen - Father of Ellen Altschuler from Lee & Ellen Altschuler
Ruth Zeidman from Robert & Adele
Toltzis
in memory of
Gerald Eisen - Father of Ellen Altschuler from Lee & Ellen Altschuler
Jeffrey Flatow from Pam Flatow
Walter Shultz from Robert & Ruth Shultz
in memory of
Max Mendelson from David & Christy Toltzis
Steve Salowitz from Michael & Alyson Hartman
Evelyn Grossman from Burton & Sara Grossman
in appreciation of
Rabbi Tam and Rabbi Shuval-Weiner from Carolyn Harrison
in honor of
Our Parents: Barbara Oxenhandler & Sheldon Gelburd, Ron & Ginger Oxenhandler, Brent & Frances Malever from Debbie & Jerred Malever
3 daughters - Alane Wincek; Stacy Levine, Dina Kimmel from Mr. Aaron & Sheila Stieglitz
being a part of the amazing Torah Project from anonymous
and Happenings from Temple Beth Tikvah
in memory of
Ruth Zeidman from David & Christy
Toltzis
Joseph Zeidman from David & Christy
Toltzis
Susan Winner from David & Christy
Toltzis
Barry Goldenberg, Monroe Marsh and Fredalee Marsh from Donna, Eric & Trevor Goldenberg
Addie Myers from Felice & Deam Myers
Avrahama Masha, Eitan Israel, Leib Adin from Gilbert & Ellen Ludwig
our parents, Saralee & Abe Steinberg and Linda & Melvin Haskins from Terri & Barry Steinberg
other
The Zalkin Family from Andrew Zalkin Happy to be a part of such a joyous celebration/milestone and in gratitude to the many lessons of Torah Practice from Joel & Kathleen Schoenblum
Shirley Moore from Jeffrey Willard & Steve Mahan
Whit Mahan from Jeffrey Willard & Steve Mahan
Will Shields from Todd & Rachel Wilson
in appreciation of
HOTTY from Marlene, Michael, Evan & Lauren Cohn in memory of
Irving Henry Lipton from The Hartog Family
As of 2/23/24
Temple Beth Tikvah acknowledges with sorrow the passing of:
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 Judy Limor
Engagement Director Suzanne Hurwitz
Youth Engagement Director Bobbee Griff
President John Restler
Vice President Josh Berman
Vice President Todd Boehm
Vice President Dalia Faupel
Vice President Lesly Gregory
Vice President Jill Leitman
Vice President Debbie Malever
Treasurer David Siegel
Secretary Lynda Bennett
Immediate Past President Joe Dunn President Elect Deidre Kinoshita
Budget & Finance
Karen Korshak karcpa@comcast.net
Camp/Israel Scholarship Bobbee Griff youth@bethtikvah.com
College Outreach
Jules Salinas gatordiva90@yahoo.com
Communications
Marlene Cohn marlene@thecohns.us
Fundraising Mark Rudel mrudel2018@gmail.com
House
Ted Nathan tnathan@baldwinscheduling.com
Kehillat Chesed (Caring) Helaine Medoff helainemedoff@gmail.com
Library
Ilana Zalkin ilanaz@att.net
Membership, Recruitment & Retention Jaime White butcherj15@gmail.com
Samantha Mitman smitman7978@gmail.com
Men’s Club
Joe Feinberg
Michael Bernstein mensclub@bethtikvah.com
Nominating Committee Jenni Trebon jennirun@yahoo.com
Ritual
Rick Winer rsw@drrickwiner.com
Security
Jay Sausmer jsausmer@gmail.com
Sisterhood
Stephanie Joseph stephjo143@gmail.com
Carol Schemo cschemo@gmail.com
Social Action/Social Justice
Maggie McAuliffe mgm5sbh@gmail.com
Backpack Buddies
Jeanine Bernstein jbern530@att.net
Renee Weiskopf rbweiskopf@hotmail.com
Website Development
Scott Povlot spovlot@yahoo.com