January 2020 Kol Tikvah

January 2020 • Volume 39 • Issue 1

A Reform Congregation Embracing Our Jewish Tradition

EVENTS COMING IN 2020 BILLY JONAS—FEBRUARY 7-8 CANTOR BARBARA OSTEFELD—FEBRUARY 9 CAMP JENNY BINGO—FEBRUARY 29 PURIM CARNIVAL—MARCH 8 PURIM SHPIEL, SNL THEME—MARCH 9 RABBI JEFF SALKIN—MARCH 27-29 CONGREGATIONAL SEDER—APRIL 9 COMMUNITY YOM HA’ATZMAUT EVENT—APRIL 26

...and many more

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NOTES FROM CANTOR KASSEL

January Musical Highlights include: Friday, violin) Friday, Sunday, Friday,

Jan. 3:

6:30 RUACH SHABBAT (guitars, drums, flute &

Jan. 10: 8:00 Erev Shabbat Service with Choir (new music!)

Jan. 12: 3rd-5th grade students sing at The Cohen Home Jan. 17 6:30 Service to commemorate MLK, Jr.

February 7th, 8th & 9th – MUSIC FILLED WEEKEND! Friday February 7 6:30 PM Ruach Shabbat With Billy Jonas

Saturday February 8 10:00 AM Morning Service With Billy Jonas

check out Billy Jonas at: billyjonas.com Billy Jonas is amazingly creative and talented!

Saturday February 8 7:30 PM COFFEE HOUSE with BILLY JONAS BAND

* Coffee House – for Adults alcoholic beverages served RSVP at bethtikvah.com

Sunday, Feb. 9, 4:00 PM 1st Ordained Woman Cantor: Barbara Ostfeld speaks about her autobiographical new book.

She will be joined by local Jewish Cantors for talk & music.

co-sponsored by Israel Bonds Atlanta Women's Division & Hadassah Greater Atlanta 2

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RHONDA POVLOT, PRESIDENT As I am wri ng this ar cle there have been daily a acks on our Jewish people both here in the US and abroad. An semi sm was on a decline un l 2014 then took a drama c shi . Hate crimes against Jews have risen more than 60% since then. In NY alone the figure is 51% with 8 incidents occurring in the first 7 days of Chanukah 2019. In France, it has risen more than 70% and is increasing in London and other European countries. Holocaust denial has increased. Jews are becoming afraid to wear anything that signifies they are Jewish. They are going "underground". Now is the me to speak up, stand firm, speak out and act against An semi sm of any kind. Sadly, many Jewish people are becoming more and more concerned for their families, friends, community and themselves. I wear my Star of David, my Hamsa and let people know I am Jewish. We have not taken down our mezuzah. The threat is becoming increasingly real and coming closer to home. Please don't be a bystander. Ignorance and hatred have no place in our lives. Due to the rise in An ‐Semi sm here and abroad, Monday, January 6 has been designated by AJC ‐ American Jewish Commi ee as #JewishandProud Day. Wear your Judaism with pride that day.

As 2020 begins, most of us will take a moment to reflect on 2019 and look forward to 2020. We will make plans or commitments to make the most of this coming new year. As we look back as a community, we can see changes. We look back fondly at all the special mes we had at various community programs, events, and services. We also remember our loved ones that are no longer with us. Looking towards this new year and new decade, some of us will make commitments to be er our health, our lives, and the lives of those around us. Let us also make a commitment this year to improve our religious and communal health here at TBT. Our congrega on seriously needs your help! We need people to a end services. We need to stand together with one another at all our services including our Shiva Minyanim. Let’s make the commitment to a end and give our community the support it deserves.

The second area that greatly needs a dedicated commitment is to the financial health of our synagogue. I know you have heard this before, however, we are now at a place as I have said in my previous ar cles that truly demand your a en on and support.

Your lay leadership is working hard to think “outside of the box” for raising needed funds. We have created a bare bones budget. Going into the budget process for 2020‐2021 has created great concern for us all. I will be frank, as I have many sleepless nights. We need your support. It goes without saying that without some strong fundraising and dona ons, we will not be able to con nue like this. Please help us with our annual campaign this year. The Board of Trustees has made a 100% commitment and is giving 40% over last year’s commitment. Without you, we have no community, we have no congrega on, and we have no future. Let us ensure that future genera ons have a home at TBT.

Community Wide Jewish Pride Event January 6 | 7:30 pm | Byers Theatre at City Springs

Please join us at this important gathering.

This family-friendly program is expected to run about an hour to an hour and a half.

Registration is highly encouraged for security purposes. www.jewishatlanta.org/communityevent 3 News and Happenings from Temple Beth Tikvah

ECEC UPDATE—SHERI BAKER The Early Childhood Educa on Center would like to wish all of our families a very happy, healthy 2020!

It is the start of a new year, and in the ECEC, we are already planning for the 2020‐2021 school year! Our school offers a diverse program that engages children in many different ways. From sensory explora on to large and small group ac vi es, it is here that our li le ones discover who they are.

On February 14th at 10:00 am, we are hos ng a Pre‐K Open House for children who are 4 years of age by September 1st. Our Pre‐K curriculum paves the way for success in school and ensures a comfortable transi on to Kindergarten. We invite you and anyone you know that may be interested in our extraordinary Pre‐K program to check us out! We are proud to offer the ALE Fund scholarship for eligible Pre‐K families. The ALEF fund allows qualifying families to receive a free or significant tui on reduc on.

I also want to take this me to welcome Linda Siegel as the permanent Early Childhood Educa on Center director beginning in June 2020. Linda has been around TBT for years, if not decades. She has been teaching preschool for more than 20 years and sent her youngest child to our Pre‐K even though she worked at a different local synagogue school. We were fortunate enough to welcome her as a teacher a year later. She is a beloved member of our staff and immensely loved by the students and parents. Linda is known for her treasured storytelling skills, and I can’t think of a day that I haven’t heard a child ask, “Ms. Linda, will you tell us a story?”. Not only is Linda treasured by the children, but every single parent adores her. As my year as the interim ECEC director comes to an end in May, and I am thrilled and confident that Linda Siegel is the right person to lead our school in 2020 and the future.

Fondly,

RELIGIOUS SCHOOL UPDATE—SUZANNE HURWITZ A new year, a new chance for change and be erment. How fortunate that we, as Jews, have not one but two opportuni es each year to look back, look ahead, and strive to make our coming year be er?

I’m excited for all we have coming up at TBT’s religious school this month, even with the limited number of days that school is in session.

Just a few highlights: Our 3rd through 5th graders have been invited to The Cohen Home on January 12th to sing with Cantor Kassel at 2:00 PM. Our Tuesday Hebrew students will begin par cipa ng in tefillah as part of their midweek Hebrew experience. Our Monday night KiCKs students will con nue to be engaged and will con nue with their mitzvah project to benefit Camp Aurora. Our 6th and 7th grade students will take part in a program with Sojourn on the 26th. In addi on, we are star ng a paren ng book club that day in collabora on with JumpSpark. Please call me for more informa on if you are interested!

I want to extend a huge thank you to our fabulous team of teachers who work hard to teach and connect with each one of our students. I am so grateful for their compassion, talents and willingness to go above and beyond.

Welcome to the year 2020. They say that hindsight is 20/20, and that may be true. But we must also keep in mind another popular expression regarding 2020: The future is bright! Happy (secular) New Year.

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YOUTH GROUP Save‐the‐date: Next month is HOTTY’s Camp Jenny Bingo Fundraiser! Before RSVP’ing to join us for the night, you might want to know what Camp Jenny is…Camp Jenny is a summer camp hosted

by NFTY‐SAR over Memorial Day weekend at Camp Coleman in Cleveland, Georgia. The campers who a end Camp Jenny are from F.L. Stanton Elementary, a school in an impoverished are of Atlanta. The campers must meet certain character standards such as par cipa on in school and kindness towards others in order to go to Camp Jenny, where they enjoy the ac vi es and atmosphere of camp, as well as the love and a en on of their counselors, all of whom are NFTY‐ SAR teens. It costs $500 to send one camper to Camp Jenny. Last year we raised $2622 and sent five kids to Camp Jenny! This year we’re hoping to raise enough money to send six campers.

So, mark your calendars to join us on February 29th at HOTTY’s Annual Camp Jenny Bingo Fundraiser! It’s a fun night for all ages, with dinner, bingo, lots of great prizes, and a live auc on. Hope to see you there.

BROOMBALL 2019!!

MARK YOUR CALENDERS! January 2‐3rd ‐ NFTY678 Ski Trip

January 8 ‐ HOTTY Lounge Night

January 11 ‐ HOTTY 8th Grade Rush

January 17‐19 – NFTY‐SAR Winter Kallah

January 24 – ShabbHOTTY

January 26 – NFTY678 Scavenger Hunt & Movie

Find out what’s happening!!

HOTTY Remind101 text updates:

HOTTY Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/groups/TBT.HOTTY/

text @826ef3 to 81010

HOTTY website: hotty.tyg.weebly.com

www.facebook.com/groups/BethTikvahYouth/

TBT YOUTH Facebook Page:

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YOUTH GROUP

FAMILY PROMISE Thank you to those who helped with Family Promise in October!

Kris Glickman

Leslie and Ron Swichkow

Marlene Cohn

Kathy and Mike Levin

Weindorf Family

Leitman Family

Seth and Ellen Zimmer

Lloyd and Gail Tate

Steve Mahan and Jeff Willard

Roberta Goldman

Amy and Aaron Frank

Diamond Family

Helaine Medoff

Rodney Eberhardt

Zoe Rosenberg

Jacob Kassel

Melanie Metzger

Jenni and Roman Trebon

Haber Family

Dave Shapiro and Ilene Alter

Williams Family

Wilson Family On behalf of the Family Promise Co‐Chairs Jewel Rubin, Sam Klein and Tony Rosenberg, thanks to all of our wonderful volunteers without whom Family Promise at TBT would not be possible.

Save the date: Family Promise at TBT, January 19-26, 2020.

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SOCIAL ACTION@TBT It Takes a Village: Support the Backpack Buddies at TBT We’re thrilled to announce that Temple Beth Tikvah is joining the Backpack Buddies program, to provide meals over the weekend for local children who face food insecurity. TBT will be partnering with Sawyer Road Elementary School in Marie a star ng in January and we’d love your gi s of food, me or funds.

Donate Food Each backpack is designed to nourish one school‐aged child for a weekend: 6 meals plus snacks. You and your family can help by picking up an extra item or two whenever you’re at the grocery store. All items should be SINGLE SERVE (except proteins/rice) and NON‐PERISHABLE. Please be mindful of expira on dates!

Shelf‐stable Milk ‐ 8 Ounce Boxes, unflavored preferred

Vegetables ‐ 15 oz cans or smaller

Juice Boxes ‐ 6.75 Ounces

Cereal ‐ Small Boxes, Round Cartons (4‐6 Ounces) or Instant Oatmeal packets

Proteins: Beans, Canned Tuna, Vienna Sausages, Beans & Franks, Spaghe Os, Soup, Small Jars of Peanut Bu er (plas c only)

Starches: Rice & Beans, Boxed Mac & Cheese, Pasta, Rice Dinners, Etc.

Fruit or Applesauce ‐ 4 Ounces

Healthy Snacks ‐ Individually Wrapped Pret‐ zels, Crackers, Dried Fruit, Trail Mix, etc.

NO GLASS!!!

Volunteer We’re building an amazing team of TBT volunteers; and there’s always room for more! Join us to help shop, sort and pack food (especially Sunday mornings), and help with deliveries to our partner school.

To volunteer or learn more, please contact congregants Manda Turetsky (manda.turetsky@gmail.com) or Leslie Zlotnick (lesliegator@bellsouth.net) Short on Time?

Financial dona ons can be made to the Backpack Buddies Restricted Fund at TBT (9955 Coleman Road, Roswell, 30075).

Simply make your dona on to Temple Beth Tikvah and indicate Backpack Buddies in the memo line.

2020 TBT Leadership Roles Available

Share your talents. Shape TBT’s future. Step into leadership.

The TBT Nomina ng Commi ee is now accep ng nomina ons for board of trustees and officers.

Volunteer leaders are necessary to the future of our synagogue community, and we welcome both congregant sugges ons and self‐nomina ons.

Who Can Be Nominated?

Any TBT adult member in good standing can be a candidate, no ma er whether they are new or longstanding members.

What’s Involved?

The commi ee can help you iden fy a role that fits your talents, experience, and availability. Email us to share your interest!

How do I Nominate A Member?

Contact Wendy Klein (wendy.klein.hr@gmail.com) or Dalia Faupel (d2faupel@gmail.com) by January 30 to learn about open posi ons and nominate a fellow congregant or yourself.

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SISTERHOOD Rosh Chodesh:

Shalom sisterhood and welcome to 2020!!

Not much news to report as things tend to slow down during the holiday me, but the TBT members who ventured to Israel did not slow down, not by a long shot. With so many sights to see, so many interes ng folks to visit with, and with a wedding thrown in, it was truly a trip of a life me!!!

Moving forward, we have a few programs on the books for the next few months....our joint program with Etz Chaim is sure to become a Sisterhood favorite and one we will repeat annually going forward! Please try to join us for this momentous event in February.

There are s ll opportuni es to cook and/or serve the folks at the Zaban Shelter in April!! Ask me about this rewarding experience!! Sisterhood will join Men’s Club going forward in this very important mitzvah and we’ll make this an annual thing.

So if you missed out this year, there is ALWAYS next year!

A Women’s Spirituality Group Led by Dr. Terry Segal Wednesday, January 8 7:00 PM Rosh Chodesh is the celebra on of the new moon and the new month, according to the Jewish calendar. Rosh Chodesh has long been recognized as a women’s holiday. In midrash Pirke DeRabbi Elezer, Chapter 45, we are told that in the incident of the Golden Calf, the women refused to relinquish their earnings to the men who were building the idol. As a reward, God gave them an extra holy day each month, free from work.

Details about our very enriching and successful Women’s Seder will be coming soon. Mark your calendars for Thursday April 2nd! That’s it for now!!

Our themes will be based on each Hebrew month and will be explored through discussions, medita ons, journaling, connec on to nature, arts & cra s and crea ve ritual.

See you at TBT!

Sign up at www.beth kvah.com

Ilana Zalkin

Senior Lunch Monday, January 13 12 Noon

Speaker: Jeff Willard, Co‐ chair Tzedek Georgia & member of the Union For Reform Judaism’s Commission On Social Ac on Topic: What’s happening at the Georgia Legislature in 2020

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AFFINITY GROUPS/CHAVUROT Bridge Club

Our First Poker Night!

NEW!!

Meets at 1:00 PM on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month.

Wednesday, January 8 6:30—10:00 PM

Contact Bonnie Walkes at:

More details and sign-up: https://www.signupgenius.com/

bonnie.walkes@gmail.com

go/60B0448ADA82EA7F49-tbtpoker

The Unseen Force Flowing Through the Universe Tai Chi Tuesday mornings 9:30 Great for flexibility, balance and lowering stress. This informal group meets for a full prac ce. Open to new, curious and experienced prac oners. No RSVP required.

Medita on Circle Next Event:

Thursday, January 9 at 7:30 pm We will be crea ng Vision Boards Contact Carol Lipinsky, bounceroo@bellsouth.net

ADULT EDUCATION NEW YEAR, NEW RESOLUTIONS!

Bagels, Lox and Torah; Redux!

BEGINNING HEBREW

9:00‐9:50 Saturday mornings

Mondays 7:00‐8:15 pm

These weekly parashat HaShavuah, Torah Study sessions are open to all — no reserva ons required‐ drop ins always welcome!

Would you like to be able to follow along in the prayer book? Would you like to know what your child is learning in Hebrew school? Have you always wondered how the Hebrew language works? It is never too late to start learning Hebrew! This class is for those who have never studied Hebrew before and for those who have had some basic exposure.

A wonderful educa onal opportunity awaits all who a end! No Hebrew reading skills required, and you don’t have to do any prepara on before hand, just bring your coffee mug and a curiosity to delve into the ancient texts to mine gems of wisdom for living life today.

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$36 for TBT‐members $72 for non‐members Sign up at www.beth kvah.com News and Happenings from Temple Beth Tikvah

B’NAI MITZVAH Noah Diamond will be called to the Torah as a Bar Mitzvah on January 25th, 2020.

Have a simcha to celebrate??

Noah is the son of Dyann and Mitchell Diamond and younger brother of Matan Diamond.

Sponsor a kiddush lunch or oneg

Noah is a seventh grader at The Davis Academy. He enjoys camping, cooking, hiking, basketball, video games, and hanging out with his friends. He is a Scout with Troop 1818 where he has hiked and camped along the Appalachian Trail, mountain biked through Hard Labor Creek Park and canoed around Lake Lanier.

Noah is a regular volunteer for the TBT Family Promise program, staying overnight to play with the children of the families. Many of Noah’s Bar Mitzvah projects were community service projects including helping build a Sukkah for residents of the Cohen Home, a Gaga pit for preschoolers, and benches for a historic cemetery.

For more information, contact the front office (770) 642-0434

LOCATIONS:* Temple Kehillat Chaim Temple Beth Tikvah Temple Kehillat Chaim Temple Beth Tikvah Temple Kehillat Chaim Temple Beth Tikvah

Drop Ins Welcome!

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ANNUAL CAMPAIGN The 2019‐2010 Annual Campaign is underway ! A hear elt thank you to our Philanthropy Commi ee for their hard work on the Campaign ‐‐ Rabbi Shuval‐Weiner, Dale Bearman, Michael Bernstein, Dave Faupel, Jill Leitman, Rhonda Povlot, Rob Rickles, Tony Rosenberg, Harvey Rosenzweig, Ron Swichkow, and Andy Zalkin. While the Campaign is a vital part of our financial sustainability in the near term, we have an ac ve strategic planning commi ee looking at many avenues including Grants, Endowment, and other op ons with the ul mate objec ve of becoming less reliant on the Annual Campaign. Mean me, we are doing our fiduciary duty to ensure the financial future for our TBT community. Any members interested in par cipa ng in this strategic planning effort – love to hear from you.

Thanks to all early contributors to the Annual Campaign !

Mark Rudel and Harlan Graiser, Co‐Chairs

Leader (Manhig)

Supporter (Yedid)

Contributors

Rabbi Alexandria Shuval‐Weiner & Jay Weiner

Bruce and Hydi Kalmin

Dale and Wendy Bearman

Adam and Adrienne Bruckman

Gilbert and Ellen Ludwig

Bernice Bickwit

Benefactor (Nediv)

Robert and Ellen Rickles

Marvin and Trudy David

Allan and Patricia Apple

Stuart and Frances Solomon

Joe and Waynah Dunn

Ron and Leslie Swichkow

Bram and Dana Wieskopf

Elliot and Donna Feller

Andy and Ilana Zalkin

Friend (Chaver)

Peter Klokow and Ellen Frank

Sustainer (Tomech)

Sco and Mary Block

Shirley Plotkin

Paul and Anne Beckman

Burton and Sara Grossman

Marla Ramaglia

Marcia Pearl

Nancy Kassel

David and Chris ne Toltzis

Seth and Ellen Zimmer

Hal and Jill Leitman

Bruce and Bonnie Walkes

Greg and Melissa Gotlin

Gary and Michal Loventhal

Mark and Gail Rudel

Sidney and Lois Malkin

Dan And Stephanie Joseph

Joel and Karen Moss

Tom and Marsha McMurrain

Mark and Debbie Weiss

William and Marjory Segal

Contributors

Stacy and Alicia Sher

Families Anonymous

Steven and Linda Steinberg

Harris and SueEllen Bergman

Donald and Marilyn Tam

Alan and Cathy Breitman

Supporter (Yedid)

Michael and Jamie Dunn

Max and Carol Wolf

Trey and Lelsy Gregory

Tony Rosenberg

Marc and Deborah Klein

Steven and Teri Astren

William and Terry Schwartz

Mark and Stephanie Craig

Sandy and Nancy Simon

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Temple Beth Tikvah List of Funds ‫ה אֵת תְּ רוּמַת י ְהוֹ ָה‬ ָ ‫א‬ ֶ ‫כּ ֹל נ ְדִ יב לִבּוֹ יְבִי‬

Let every person with a giving heart bring their gift (Exodus 31:5)

Our giving opportuni es offer something for everyone. In keeping with our mission, our fundraising ini a ves focus on several broad categories that support the work we do. Your gi (s) to one or more of these funds is greatly appreciated.

General Fund– This goes to where the need is greatest and allows the Temple the most flexibility in direc ng your contribu on dollars.

Rabbi’s Discre onary Fund – Dona ons are used for charitable giving at the Rabbis’ discre on.

Building Fund‐ Dona ons are used to pay down the building debt.

Cantors’ Fund – Dona ons are used for charitable giving at the Cantor’s dis‐ cre on.

Annual Giving Campaign – The Annual Fund is a cri cal source of income to the Kehillat Chesed Fund– These funds are used to support individuals during Temple, helping us make up the difference between revenues from member‐ mes of need such as providing meals of consola on, and other acts of kind‐ ship dues and other fees, and our actual opera ng costs. ness.

Temple Beth Tikvah Endowment Fund – The endowment helps to pay down the mortgage, and when completed will help to secure our congrega on’s significant program needs and ensure our future financial stability.

Tikkun Olam Fund – The purpose of this fund is to promote and support social jus ce and community service efforts, par cularly those that encourage giving and volunteering in partnership with our synagogue.

Preschool Enrichment Fund – This fund provides for staff development work‐ shops, parent educa on, enrichment specialists, and special equipment for the preschool.

Campership/Israel Fund– These monies are used to provide scholarships for children to a end summer camp, retreats, study programs or Israel experienc‐ es.

Michael Zalkin Memorial Library Fund‐ Dona ons are used to purchase books and other library improvements.

Prayer Book Fund– Used to purchase books used for the purpose of con‐ duc ng a service (Siddurim, Chumashim, Shiva minyan books, etc)

Torah Fund‐ Dona ons provide for the maintenance and upkeep of our Torah scrolls and dressings.

Educa on Scholarship Fund‐ helps to provide need‐based scholarship assis‐ tance to families a ending Religious educa on classes at TBT.

Donations (donations processed as of 12/20/19) ANNUAL CAMPAIGN 2019/2020 William and Susan Farina in memory of Lois Farina Greg and Melissa Gotlin in memory of Belle Gotlin and David Brody Hal and Jill Leitman in apprecia on of Rabbi Shuval‐Weiner Families Anonymous Bruce and Bonnie Walkes in memory of Sarah Wixman Wendy and Dale Bearman in memory of Jules Stein, Fritzie Shaw, Jeanne Laibow and Eleanore Bearman Hydi and Bruce Kalmin in apprecia on of Rabbi Shuval‐Weiner and TBT Community Mark and Gail Rudel in honor of Samantha O o’s Bat Mitzvah, Josh Wilson’s Bar Mitzvah, marriage of Terri Cohen and Barry Steinberg, marriage of Jacob Bearman and engagement of Ben Weiner Ron and Leslie Swichkow in honor of Sheryl Blechner CANTORS FUND Rachel and Todd Wilson in apprecia on for the prepara on of Josh’s Bar Mitzvah Dan De Riemer in memory of Sydney De Riemer Be y Rickles for a speedy recovery of Paul Beckman David and Ellen Herold in memory of Hilda Deutsch and Ellen’s father, Bernard Bickwit Pam Alterman wishing a speedy recovery to Paul Beckman BACKPACK BUDDIES FUND Florie Diamond in memory of Helen Diamond, mother of Florie Diamond and Abbe Tobin BUILDING FUND Gail and Bernie Na er in memory of Gail’s father, Robert Feldser Omar Cherg RABBI SHUVAL‐WEINER DISC. FUND Jason and Sarah Berke in apprecia on of Rabbi Shuval‐Weiner Sheila and Steven Barid in memory of Sheila’s father, Aleck Andich Rachel and Todd Wilson in apprecia on for the prepara on of Josh’s Bar Mitzvah Nadine Duhaney Shirley Plotkin in memory of her father, Henry Trucker Mark and Sally Vosk in memory of Barbara Vosk Bernard and Rita Tulvin in memory of Estelle Tulvin

Na ne Rosenzweig in apprecia on of her good friend, Ellen Frank Be y Rickles in memory of David Goldsmith Howard and Linda Katz in apprecia on of Rabbi Shuval‐Weiner Andy and Marci Fried in memory of Ruth Fried Ronald Katz Gerson Sirot in honor of Samantha O o’s Bat Mitzvah Steve and RoseAnn Gerson wishing a speedy recovery to Paul Beckman Carol Lipinsky in honor of Willow, granddaughter of Fred and Terry Segal GENERAL FUND Max and Carol Wolf in honor of Allan Shippel ENDWOMENT FUND Jan and David Fox wishing Sheryl Blechner a Happy Chanukah KEHILLAT CHESED/CARING FUND Lori Shapiro and Cary Goldenthal in memory of Cary’s Father, Barry Goldenthal Fern Soniker in memory of Irene Bre ler YOUTH GROUP FUND Lynda and Jon Benne in memory of Roselen Rivkin, Arnold Rivkin and Theodora Benne Evan Cohn in honor of Dylan Tolchinsky’s Bar Mitzvah RABBI TAM DISCRETIONARY FUND Dale and Wendy Bearman in apprecia on of Rabbi Tam LEVIN RELIGIOUS SCHOOL FUND Barry Straus in apprecia on of staff at NGPC TORAH FUND Nadine Duhaney PRAYERBOOK FUND Helene and Ken Skolky in memory of Joseph Skolky HOLIDAY FOOD DRIVE Bonnie Esrig in apprecia on of what she has Bruce and Bonnie Walkes Mar n Oxman in memory of Dr. Ronald Gurin, another good man taken too soon Rhonda and Sco Povlot in apprecia on of Sheryl Blechner and Marsha Mathis TIKKUM OLAM FUND Steve Mahan in memory of Anna Mahan William and Marjory Segal in memory of Muriel Segal

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KEHILAT / CHESED

Every Monday at TBT 7:15—8:30 PM

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Planning a simcha or group gathering?

The Tam‐Blank Social Hall is the Place to be.

For more informa on on ren ng our Social Hall, contact the synagogue office at 770‐642‐0434.

In Memoriam Temple Beth Tikvah acknowledges with sorrow the passing of:

Ronald Gurin Anne Zabinsky

May God console you among all the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem.

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We Must Know Before We Can Respond If you are grieving or struggling with illness, or if you are celebra ng a birth or a new love, we want to be there. That’s what community’s all about, that’s what family’s all about.

Let us know how we can support you or anyone else in our community by calling Kim Weindorf, Clergy Assistant, 770‐642‐0434

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Alexandria Shuval-Weiner Rabbi Donald A. Tam Rabbi Emeritus Nancy Kassel Cantor Sheri Baker Acting Preschool Director Suzanne Hurwitz Religious School Director Rhonda Povlot President Caryn Schilstra Vice President Tony Rosenberg Vice President Todd Boehm Vice President Joe Dunn Treasurer Dalia Faupel Secretary Beth Asher Board of Education

Get Involved! TBT Commi ees and Chairpersons Budget & Finance Karen Korshak karcpa@comcast.net

Kehillat Chesed (Caring) Leslie Swichkow lswichkow@comcast.net

Ritual Rick Winer rsw@drrickwiner.com

Camp/Israel Scholarship Marcia Haber marciahaber@yahoo.com

Library Ilana Zalkin ilanaz@att.net

Security Jay Sausmer jsausmer@gmail.com

Chavurot/Affinity Groups Brian Rubenstein brianrubenstein@yahoo.com Danielle Rubenstein Danielle.rubenstein@gmail.com

Membership Recruitment & Retention Jill Leitman jaarons2@yahoo.com Rachel Wilson rachelw65@gmail.com

Seniors Steve Mahan smahan206bc@yahoo.com

College Outreach Susan Wynne scwynne@bellsouth.net Communications Marlene Cohn marlene@thecohns.us Family Promise Tony Rosenberg trosenberg860@gmail.com House Ted Nathan tnathan@baldwinscheduling.com Human Resources Seth Zimmer sz4941@att.com

Men’s Club Peter Hartog althazyr@gmail.com Mark Greenspan mgreenspan86@gmail.com Nominating Committee Wendy Klein Wendy.klein.hr@gmail.com Philanthropy Mark Rudel mrudel2018@gmail.com Harlan Graiser harlanng@yahoo.com

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Sisterhood Ilana Zalkin sisterhoodtbt@gmail.com Social Action/Social Justice Michele Gergans michelegergans@hotmail.com Will Shields w_shields@bellsouth.net Website Development Scott Povlot spovlot@yahoo.com Youth Group youth@tbt.com