JAN/FEB 2025 Kol Tikvah

JAN/FEB Volume 45 Issue 1 ©2025

Temple Beth Tikvah 9955 Coleman Road, Roswell, GA 30075

770.642.0434

www.bethtikvah.com

Join us for Shabbat Services IN-PERSON at TBT, or ONLINE via bethtikvah.com or Facebook!

Friday Kabbalat Shabbat Services 6:30 PM

2nd Friday Shabbat Services 8:00 PM

Saturday Morning—10:00 AM

NOTES FROM THE

Cantor

The question is: “What is important to YOU – about your Judaism?”

The answer to this question is completely subjective, and based on my personal upbringing, education and experiences, as it would be for anybody. I’ll go first!

The first thing that comes to mind is experiencing my Judaism within the context of community, more specifically ‘family.’ Growing up, we didn’t sit around discussing interpretations of Torah portions or the intricate specifics of Jewish ritual. We gathered together for Erev Shabbat dinner, lit the candles, blessed the wine, ate, talked and laughed. We sat together for High Holy Day and other services, when during the closing benediction of each service, we’d lock pinky fingers on the top of the pew in front of us. We found transliterations of certain Hebrew words that would make us giggle. I can picture my mom at some point in any service (except Yom Kippur) looking for a roll of “Life Savers” to share with us. For the few years my grandfather lived with us (after my grandmother passed away,) I can still remember how he would tear up upon the striking of the match to light the Shabbat candles. I heard numerous stories about my mother’s great-uncle, Rabbi George Solomon and his wife, Aunt Julia. He was the rabbi at Savannah’s Mickve Israel congregation for over 40 years, and as they had no children of their own, my mother was like a granddaughter to them.

Synagogue communities have also been significantly important to me throughout my life. I love returning to Congregation Mickve Israel and seeing my relatives’ names all over the place. I sang in the Jr. Choir at The Temple (in Atlanta) without an inkling of how Jewish music would open the door for me in deepening my Jewish life. I was involved in our synagogue youth group and interacted with people I still see today. I served as The Temple’s third cantorial soloist before entering Hebrew Union College’s four-year graduate cantorial program (now a ‘five’ year program). As a student cantor I worked in Harrisburg, PA, Mahwah, NJ and West Hempstead, NY. My first position as an official cantor was at Temple Sinai in Oakland, CA after which I freelanced for several years before finding my home at Temple Beth Tikvah.

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While I am a ‘professional’ Jew, I was reminded by the heaviest years of covid (2020, 2021) of how much I value in-person interaction with Jewish prayer, study, life cycle events and acts of Tikun Olam. Yes, you can pray and study and perform mitzvot, on your own — but Judaism is not Judaism without COMMUNITY. I am grateful for the many people whom synagogues have brought into my life.

I love that Judaism encourages us to question, to consider different viewpoints, to grapple with our own understanding and experiences. I love that Judaism teaches that we are all holy, created in the image of the Divine. I am thankful that the structure of our prayers and rituals serve as ever-present reminders to be aware of the sanctity of time, space and relationships. I enjoy pontificating on what Judaism might have meant to my ancestors. I love the enthusiasm of our youth and the way that we come together to support each other in moments of joy and sadness.

On the Friday night services of December 20 through February 7 (except for 12/27), we will hear members of Temple Beth Tikvah share their own reflections on what their Judaism means to them. I hope you will join us at TBT to sing, pray and learn from each other. Here’s the line-up: December 20 (6:30 PM) Andy Fried January 3 (6:30 PM) Stephanie Bergman January 10 (8:00 PM) Jules Salinas January 17 (6:30 PM) Cindy Getty January 24 (6:30 PM) Amy Fine & Josiah Wolff January 31 (6:30 PM) Jeff Willard Febuary 7 (6:30 PM) Karolyn Diamond-Jones

ENGAGEMENT Happy 2025, TBT! Did you know that we celebrate birthdays and anniversaries at TBT? If you’re having a birthday this year, (hahaha!) come to Erev Shabbat services on the first Friday of the month of your birthday. You’ll get a treat and a beautiful rendition of Yom Huledet Sameach. Anniversaries are also celebrated with a treat and a special wish for continued happiness. Mark your calendar on the first Shabbat of YOUR birth-month, and join us at 6:30 PM! The year 2024 ended with all sorts of TBT gatherings.

Various groups of people enjoyed movies, dinners, book festival outings, candle-making, a Chanukah concert, a preShabbat wine and cheese, Chanukah Graze program and more. Thank you to those who helped plan these programs, and to those who took part!

January and February are filled to the brim with ways to connect with others, learn and celebrate being a part of our community.

Our calendar is packed with the usual staples, as well as some unique stuff. Come join us for:

KICK OFF 2025 AT TBT 1.9

1.10 1.11 1.13 1.16 1.18 1.25 1.28 1.28 2.12 2.22 2.25

Life Tips & Friendships with Bagel Rescue New Member Shabbat Shabbat Lunch & Learn Book Club: “The Measure” TBT Connect: Picklepalooza Shabbat Hike Casino Night Challah Bake at Congregation Etz Chaim Trivia at Miller’s Ale House Graze into the Holidays: Tu B’shevat Shabbat Hike Trivia at Alessio’s

Have an idea of something you’d like to see happen at TBT? Please reach out!

Suzanne Hurwitz , Director of Engagement suzanne@bethtikvah.com 770.642.0434

Shani Brown sharing her Graze Board

Graze Board participants playing Telestrations

Sisterhood Candle Making Event Mah Jongg regulars Candle Makers

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GET TO KNOW THE BOARD Board Member Profile: Josef Limor, VP of Finance Greetings! My name is Josef Limor, and I joined the TBT In my role as the VP of Finance, I hope to step outside the Board this year as the VP of Finance. My family has been members day-to-day budget operations, to think "bigger" and more of TBT for the past 10 years. We strategically about how we can joined TBT because we were work together: to make sure that looking for a traditional Reform our spiritual home is sustained not synagogue where we could find a just this year, but for our children, community, and our kids could be and those that come after. involved in NFTY. Although this is Shameless plug — if you read this my first "volunteer" role at TBT, I far, and want to help am not the first to volunteer. My in fulfilling this vision, I invite you to wife, Judy (now Director of reach out. I could use all the help Education) was on the Board of and ideas to make this house of Education for many years, and my hope stronger. Our focus will be daughter, Abby was very active in evaluating how we are financed HOTTY leadership. today, and then explore ideas on how to build on this, for the Besides spending time Abigail, Judy, Josef, Eve continued growth of this amazing with my family, I enjoy the and Jordan Limor Jewish community. outdoors, manage the Camp Coleman ropes course, and am very active in supporting Camp Jenny.

Board Member Profile: Debbie Malever, VP of Engagement My family – my husband, Jerred, and our children, Julia engage and support our TBT community in meaningful ways. and Jake – joined TBT in 2015, the same year Rabbi Shuval-Weiner I hold an undergraduate degree in psychology and arrived. We had the chance to connect with graduate degrees in business and many wonderful congregants at the TBT healthcare administration from Emory Passover Retreat at Camp Coleman soon University and Georgia State University, after. That experience marked the respectively. My professional background is beginning of our deep involvement at TBT, in oncology administration, with experience and we have truly cherished being part of in both academic medical centers and this vibrant and caring family. private practice. Most recently, I worked in Julia and Jake both attended healthcare consulting, focusing on internal Religious School, celebrated their B’nai coaching.

Mitzvah, and have been active in HOTTY. Outside of TBT, I enjoy spending Julia served three years on the Board, and time with my family and friends. Whether Jake is currently serving his first year. Jerred it’s playing tennis or pickleball, cooking, really enjoys being part of Men’s Club, and traveling, volunteering, binge-watching likes helping plan and cook for the annual Netflix series, or walking our goofy Golden Bourbon & BBQ fundraiser for Camp Jenny.

Retriever Finn around downtown Over the years, I have served on Alpharetta, I value every opportunity to Jerred, Julia, Debbie various committees, helping to plan connect with those I love. and Jacob Malever meaningful events and programs. I had the I draw inspiration and motivation from my privilege of serving last year as VP of Administration parents and sister, all of whom are active in their and am now honored to serve as VP of Engagement. I believe that communities and lead with compassion and integrity. From them, connection is at the core of our human experience. I am passionate I’ve learned the importance of being present, transparent, and about fostering a sense of belonging and connection for all our positive, as well as the power of truly caring for one another. I members and am grateful to work alongside Sisterhood, Men’s strive to bring these values to both my work at TBT and my daily Club and the Caring Committee, who go above and beyond to life.

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GET TO KNOW THE BOARD Board Member Profile: Lynda Bennett, Secretary My family and I have been members of TBT for over 30 decided to make a change and began employment with John years. When we began temple shopping, it was love at first sight Hancock for another 17 years up to the present. The second with Temple Beth Tikvah. My three children (Sam, chapter has been more administrative in nature, Zach and Rachel) were all B’nai Mitzvah’d here and which is why my position as Secretary with the TBT it’s always been a big part of my life. I’m so fortunate Board is a perfect fit for me. My spare time is usually that my adult children all live locally and have careers spent exercise walking, cheering on the Gamecocks, that make them happy. I’m also proud and blessed or getting together with friends/family. that I have two beautiful grandchildren: Austyn (4) Over the years, I’ve been involved with TBT and Brayden (2). in various capacities: gift shop coordinator, senior I was born and raised in Columbia, SC and youth group and College Connection committee attended the University of South Carolina, but chairs. I quickly began to realize how important it is transferred to the University of Georgia in the hopes to be a part of a community, and wanted a similar of making more Jewish connections. After graduating experience for other young adults where they could UGA with a degree in Marketing Research, I married develop relationships with other congregants. I’m Lynda my college sweetheart, and 42 years and three kids hopeful that in some small way I can contribute to Bennett later, the rest is history. the development and growth of my beloved community and watch it continue to grow and flourish.

I’ve held two jobs since college; the first was with SDR (marketing research company) for 17 years, after which I

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PRESCHOOL TBT Preschool had some fun over the past few months! We started November with an amazing Thanksgiving Performance and Feast. The children looked so cute in their costumes, and they all did a wonderful job singing and dancing. Each Preschool family brought in delicious food to share in a pot-luck luncheon; family members also helped with set-up and clean-up. With over 220 people in the room, it was an fantastic experience.

The Scholastic Book Club came to our school right before Thanksgiving. We sold many books and accumulated Scholastic Book points to help us fill our school library, and also purchase some new toys. I am thankful to our teachers and the parents for working so hard to make these events successful.

In December, we had a Family Shabbat followed by a Chanukah Family Celebration. After Shabbat, the children and their families went into the Social Hall to play dreidel, dance, eat latkes, and suffganiyot, as well as to make edible dreidels

and create some fun crafts.

It is always fun sharing the Festival of Lights with our family and friends.

Our Preschoolers were also very busy collecting gently used toys to bring in and give to foster families. Our students’ families went through their homes and gathered toys they’ve outgrown or no longer use, and brought them to school. After talking to our Preschool children about the whole process, Chad from Experiences Foundation picked up the toys and delivered them to families in need.

TBT Preschool is so grateful for the continued support from Rabbi Shuval-Weiner and Cantor Kassel. I personally feel very blessed and extremely lucky to work here with some of the most amazing teachers at TBT Preschool. I wish everyone a happy and healthy New Year!

Linda Siegel, Preschool Director

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RELIGIOUS SCHOOL As parents, we know that learning happens everywhere and always, it is a continuum not bound by time, place, or age. Every person, every situation, every circumstance - these are all opportunities to add to our knowledge bank. This viewpoint is well-supported by the Jewish sages in Pirkei Avot. Rabbi Hillel says, "Do not say, 'When I am free I will study,' for perhaps you will not become free" (2:6). Similarly, Ben Zoma says, "Who is wise? He who learns from every person" (4:1).

Recently, I have had the fortune to continue my own learning process, attending three professional development seminars over the past few weeks. In midNovember, I participated in a workshop entitled "The Element of Choice," given by Tom Leahy. Tom talks about the instances when we require participation vs. those in which we offer choice. He proposes that both educators AND students must feel "in control," thus choice becomes an option when there is risk involved in participation. This risk can be physical (ex. playing a sport) or mental/ emotional (ex. contributing in a class discussion).

Although the workshop focused primarily on the challenge course industry, I am excited to bring this concept to our Religious School teachers in the context of engaging student volunteers in the classroom setting and encouraging more active participation in Sunday morning t'fillah.

In early December, I spent a day with other Atlanta-area Jewish Education professionals learning from the staff of the iCenter. The iCenter works to "inspire and support the largest network of Israel educators across North America” and is presently "focused on empowering Israel educators to teach the complexity of the current environment and providing them with the tools, resources, and opportunities to meet their changing needs." Over the course of the day, we discussed the landscape of Israel education, both in greater Atlanta and our own institutions, and explored mechanisms for meaningful discourse with teens in a saturated market.

One of my take-aways from the session is a set of Israel

Resource Cards, intended to be a visual "jumping-off point" for conversation about Israel. I look forward to introducing our 7th graders to this tool when they begin their Israel unit in the spring.

Finally, as I write this article, I am still recovering from jetlag, having returned from the Foundation for Jewish Camping's bi-annual Leaders' Assembly less than 24 hours ago. In Chicago, I was lucky enough to learn with over 1,000 Jewish professionals from around the United States and Canada. We tackled the ever-changing dynamic that is our Jewish community, and addressed ways to support Jewish youth in a time where trauma has (unfortunately and in many ways) become the "new normal." We looked at points of stress (in schedules, class groupings, social settings, etc.) and debated where we should adapt, where we should teach coping strategies, and where we should (gently) allow our children to live for a bit in the struggle. I will be interested to see how I can incorporate this perspective into our TBT programming over the coming months.

I am so grateful that my role at TBT allows me the flexibility to take advantage of these learning opportunities!

Coming up in January and February: 1/5: Religious School Teachers Professional Learning Day 1/6: Teen Night + Parents - BeWell Roundtable 1/12: Back to School - Hebrew Language Celebration!

1/26: 5th Grade Family Education Program 1/31-2/3: 11th & 12th Grade Trip to Washington, DC 2/9: 4th Grade Family Education Program 2/23: 6th Grade B-Coming Program

Judy Limor, Education Director

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YOUTH PROGRAMS Saturday night, February 22 is HOTTY’s Annual Camp Jenny Bingo Fundraiser! Before RSVP’ing to join us for the night, you might want to know more about Camp Jenny: Camp Jenny is a summer camp hosted by NFTY-SAR over the Memorial Day weekend at Camp Coleman, in Cleveland, GA. The campers who attend Camp Jenny are from F.L. Stanton Elementary School, a school in an impoverished area of Atlanta. The kids must meet certain character standards, such as participation in school and kindness towards others in order to attend Camp Jenny, where they enjoy the activities and atmosphere of camp, as well as the love and attention of their counselors, all of whom are Jewish teens from around the Southeast. Find out more here. It costs $500 to send one camper to Camp Jenny. Last year HOTTY raised an AMAZING $8,460 and sent 16 kids to Camp Jenny! It was our highest amount of proceeds yet, but hoping we can top that this year.

So, mark your calendars to join us on February 22 at HOTTY’s Annual Camp Jenny Bingo Fundraiser! It’s a fun night for all ages, with

Photos from ShabHOTTY Youth-Led Service 11/22/24

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dinner, a bake sale, an auction and raffle and tons of great prizes for you to take home. Hope to see you there! Register here.

Bobbee Griff, Youth Engagement Director

SISTERHOOD

Carol Schemo cschemo@gmail.com

Stephanie Joseph stephjo143@gmail.com

SIMCHAS Rachel "Ray" Moffitt, daughter of Alan and Niki Moffitt, will be called to the Torah as a Bat Mitzvah on February 15. Ray is in 7th grade at Hightower Trail Middle School, and enjoys reading, playing video games with friends, hanging out with her big brother, Hunter, and drawing. Ray has chosen The Trevor Project for her Mitzvah project, which provides support for LGBTQ+ youth. The Moffitt Family would like to thank Rabbi Shuval-Weiner, Cantor Kassel, Amy Peskin, and the TBT community for all of their support, encouragement and guidance.

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MEMBERSHIP MEMBERSHIP

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CONGREGANT ENGAGEMENT

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FUNDRAISING Happy Chanukah !

Our Annual Campaign started in November 2024: the annual effort to help sustain TBT, allowing us to offer the richness of programming and maintain our financial stability for the long term. It’s still early, and through December 17, we have received pledges of nearly $28,000 from 45 donors. Thank you all very much! We are 22% of the way to our goal of $125,000. We know all members have obligations inside and outside TBT, and we are

grateful to those who are able to go the extra mile for the Annual Campaign. We welcome your donations at whatever level is comfortable. Happy and healthy 2025, and thank you!

Mark Rudel, Fundraising Chair

5785 Annual Campaign Contributors Benefactor (Nadiv) Mark and Gail Rudel Stacy and Alicia Sher Andrew and Ilana Zalkin Rabbi Alexandria Shuval-Weiner and Jay Weiner Sustainer (Tomech) Dale and Wendy Bearman Linda and Peter Birnbaum Joe and Waynah Dunn Omri and Molly Duek Sam and Alice Herndon Mike Levin Scott and Lisa Morchower Marcia Pearl Rhonda and Scott Povlot Mark and Sally Vosk

Supporter (Yedid) Pam Alterman Andy Fried Andrew and Jane Glickman Gilbert and Ellen Ludwig David and Elisa Siegel Stuart and Frances Solomon Friend (Chaver) Joel and Aviva Margolies Brad and Sarah Sapir Judith Tolkan Todd and Debbie Windsor Mark and Debbie Weiss

Contributor (Mustatfim) Shari and Barry Alhadeff Renee Davis Gordon and Hollis Decker Elliot and Donna Feller Lesly and Trey Gregory Meredith Hegarty-Sloan Marc and Deborah Klein Peter Klokow and Ellen Frank Charles Lewis Howard and Helaine Medoff Brian and Ellen Nagel Shirley Plotkin Donald Restler Nancy Schwartz Rhonda Schweber Ira and Brenda Share Tom and Patti Seibold Aaron and Sheila Stieglitz David and Christine Toltzis As of 12/17/24

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GOLF TOURNAMENT 3rd Annual Golf Tournament: Donor Appreciation Thanks again to our generous hole sponsors and in-kind donors for our silent auction! Please consider these sponsors for your future needs: Hole Sponsors Capital City Home Loans – Gail Rudel Brooklyn Bagels Powered by Priority – Dave Faupel Morgan Stanley – The Horizon Group Brilliant Jewelry – Katie Jaffe Sean Minor Wines – Larry Soble Franchise Pros – Craig Derene The Baldwin Group – Ted Nathan 1920 Restaurant – Jenna Aronowitz Silverline Specialties – Bonnie Silverman Shuster, Fryor, Lester, Pollack (Attorneys) – Mike Shuster Ferguson/Shapiro (Insurance, Wealth Management) – Maury Shapiro

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In-Kind Sponsors (Gift cards/Silent Auction Merchandise) Lola’s Burgers Vos Restaurant Osteria Mattone Zest Pure Taqueria Alessio’s Restaurant & Pizzeria Rock N Taco Gate City Brewery The Mill Kitchen and Bar Hamp & Harry’s/McCray’s The Wine Shop – Parkaire Brookfield Country Club The Standard Club Atlanta National Golf Club Jeff Rudel – Sports Collectibles Save the date! May 19, 2025 TBT’s 4th Annual Golf Tournament @ Brookfield Country Club

DONATIONS ANNUAL CAMPAIGN 2024/2025

CARING/KEHILLAT CHESED FUND

RABBI SHUVAL-WEINER DISCRETIONARY FUND

Rabbi Shuval-Weiner from Mike Levin

Morris Harry Perling from Dr. Max & Carol Wolf William Brooks from Burton & Sara Grossman Gary Cohen from Stephanie & Dan Joseph

Rabbi Shuval-Weiner: We just want to express our appreciation for including our family in the service and making them feel part of our Jewish community; with a heartfelt thanks, from Alan & Sandee Rappaport Rabbi Shuval-Weiner for Laynie White's Bat Mitzvah from Chas & Jaime White Rabbi Shuval-Weiner: Thank you for helping me through these difficult times, from Dana Cohen Rabbi Shuval-Weiner: Appreciation for how my Brother Marvin's Funeral was handled, from Burton & Sara Grossman For the meaningful, insightful and uplifting High Holiday Sermons from Steven & Abbe Tobin

in appreciation of

in honor of Daniel Ellison's Special Birthday from Mark & Gail Rudel

in memory of Richard Freed from Barry & Shari Alhadeff Richard Orloff from Charles Lewis Jeanne Laibow and Jules Stein from Dale & Wendy Bearman Lucille Falkof from Peter Klokow & Ellen Frank Barry Feinberg from Peter Klokow & Ellen Frank Elias Waxman from Renee Davis Gary Cohen from Rhonda Schweber

BUILDING FUND DONATION in memory of

Sarah Wixman & Murray Wixman from Bruce & Bonnie Walkes

CAMPERSHIP/ISRAEL FUND in memory of

Bea Lowy from Hadley & Lisa Lowy

CANTORS FUND in appreciation of

Cantor Kassel - Thank you for helping me through these difficult times and for adding your beautiful voice, from Dana Cohen Cantor Kassel - Yom Kippur evening service with cellist, violinist and singer was simply grand.

Our thanks for making it all so moving, from Joel & Kathleen Schoenblum

in memory of Sydney DeRiemer from Dan DeRiemer Steven Liederman and Joseph Zimmerman from Janice Liederman Leonard Liebowitz from Marsha Williams

in memory of

DANA JO & MARVIN MERMELSTEIN MEMORIAL FUND FOR MULTICULTURAL UNDERSTANDING in appreciation of

Rabbi Alexandria Shuval-Weiner from Sai Mukkamala

ENDOWMENT CAMPAIGN in appreciation of

Rabbi Alexandria Shuval-Weiner’s Visit to CocaCola from Sai Mukkamala

GENERAL FUND in honor of

Mazel Tov to Laynie White and her family for her Bat Mitzvah from Harlan & Ivie Graiser

in memory of Susan Winner from David & Christy Toltzis Steve Jandrelf from Harlan & Ivie Graiser Gary Cohen from Harlan & Ivie Graiser Eddie Manning from Nancy Greenberg

LAURA DeRIEMER MEMORIAL MITZVAH FUND in memory of

Sydney DeRiemer from Dan DeRiemer

PRAYERBOOK FUND SIDDUR in memory of

in appreciation of

in memory of Ruth Fried, Mother of Andy Fried from Andy Fried Sydney DeRiemer from Dan DeRiemer Irv Laddin from Darryl & Ellen Laddin George Jordan from Frances Jordan Bernard Zarett from Jon Zarett In Memory of Herbert Williams, Father of Mark Williams and Husband of Marsha Williams from Mark & Gail Rudel Irving Cohen, Gladys Cohen, Howard Cohen from Michael & Wanda Cohen George and Helen Diamond from Steven & Abbe Tobin Yahrzeit of Murray Cohen from Stuart Caul

TIKKUN OLAM FUND in memory of

Irving Clymin from Lois Clymin

As of 12/17/2024

IN MEMORIAM Temple Beth Tikvah acknowledges with sorrow the passing of:

Isadore Zierler from Gordon & Hollis Decker

PRESCHOOL FUND in memory of

Gail Belz from Jay & Linda Siegel Bonnie Keller from Sidney & Lois Malkin

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Gail Belz

COMMUNITY

Does your business specifically support seniors, or caregivers? If you own a home care agency, Medicare planning consultancy, estate planning law firm, etc. we invite you to click the link submit a vendor request using this form: TBT Senior Resource Fair - Call for Vendors!

For all: Save the date to attend!

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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 Deidre Kinoshita Vice President Mayrov Baru Vice President Dalia Faupel Vice President Lesly Gregory Vice President Jill Leitman Vice President Josef Limor Vice President Debbie Malever Treasurer David Siegel Secretary Lynda Bennett Immediate Past President John Restler

COMMITTEES & CHAIRPERSONS Budget & Finance Karen Korshak karcpa@comcast.net

Kehillat Chesed (Caring) Helaine Medoff helainemedoff@gmail.com

Security Jay Sausmer jsausmer@gmail.com

Camp/Israel Scholarship Bobbee Griff youth@bethtikvah.com

Library Ilana Zalkin ilanaz@att.net

College Outreach Bobbee Griff youth@bethtikvah.com

Membership, Recruitment & Retention Jaime White butcherj15@gmail.com Samantha Mitman smitman7978@gmail.com

Sisterhood Stephanie Joseph stephjo143@gmail.com Carol Schemo cschemo@gmail.com

Communications Marlene Cohn marlene@thecohns.us Fundraising Mark Rudel mrudel2018@gmail.com House Ted Nathan tnathan@baldwinscheduling.com

Men’s Club Joe Feinberg mensclub@bethtikvah.com

Social Action/Social Justice Sarah Malkin

smalkin1989@gmail.com Gary Loventhal gloventhal@gmail.com

Nominating Committee Jenni Trebon jennirun@yahoo.com

Backpack Buddies Jeannine Bernstein jbern530@att.net Renee Weiskopf rbweiskopf@hotmail.com

Ritual Rick Winer rsw@drrickwiner.com

Website Development Scott Povlot spovlot@yahoo.com

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