June/July 2015 Kol Tikvah

June/July 2015 • Volume 29 • Issue 6

A Reform Congregation Embracing Our Jewish Tradition

Please join us in welcoming Rabbi Alexandria Shuval-Weiner to the Beth Tikvah family with a Blue Jean Shabbat & Pot Luck Dinner Friday, July 3rd at 6:00 PM Followed by a joyous service in our outdoor Alterman Chapel at 7:00 PM

RSVP at bethtikvah.com under Sign up for Events URJ Atlanta Reform Shabbat Service Friday, July 31 at Temple Sinai 5:30 pm Wine & Cheese 6:30 pm Shabbat Service followed by a festive oneg News & Happenings from Temple Beth Tikvah

How Awesome is this Place!

Mah norah haMakom hazeh! How awesome is this place! This was the feeling that I experienced when I first walked through the doors and hallways of Temple Beth Tikvahback in early December. I experienced such life pulsating from everywhere. Teachers in passionate and gleeful debate, Cantor Kassel’s glorious voice leading those sweet little preschoolers in prayer, I even came across a Tai Chi group, honoring the sanctity of the body, with their graceful movements.

the honor and the trust to be named your new rabbi!

And now for the task at hand, doing what we must together to become one- rabbi and congregation, walking hand-in-hand into the next stage in the life of TBT. Our rabbinical transition team headed up by Steve Gerson and Sheryl Blechner, are busy planning varied opportunities which will take place throughout the summer and into the autumn for us to meet, and begin getting to know one another. In addition to these events, I hope that you will feel free to stop by the synagogue office just to say “shalom”! I so look forward to getting to know each and every one of you!

Over the course of time, I spoke with various people, and came to better understand TBT’s absolute delight in nurturing and sustaining a community focused on meaningful Jewish living, commitment toward personal growth through Talmud Torah and acts of justice and loving kindness, and finally the joy in celebrating life’s transformational moments as a congregational family.

My husband Jay Weiner, and I (along with our dog Duncan) plan to arrive into Roswell sometime during the last week of June. Our first TBT Shabbat together will take place July 4 th weekend. Although it’s summer time and many folks may be away for the holiday weekend, I do hope that if you are in town, that you’ll plan to join Cantor Kassel and me as together we celebrate the gift of Shabbat and mark the birthday of this great nation of ours with song, prayer and some special surprises!

My heart sang, and it made me think of Jacob’s exclamation in parashat Viyetzei, Genesis 16 “Mah norah haMakom hazeh, ayn zeh ki im bayt Elohim. How awesome is this place. It is none other than the house of God.”

Mah norah haMakom hazeh, how awesome is this place… these people…our relationships. In the days, months and years to come, I pray that we have many special and holy times as we walk our sacred Jewish path-together.

Temple Beth Tikvah is such a place!

And now, to be in this time of preparation- readying to take my place as the next rabbi to this holy community of TBT, this beautiful house of God- I am filled with awe and a great deal of excitement. Rav Todot- deepest thanks, for bestowing upon me

Rabbi Alexandria Shuval-Weiner.

NOTES FROM CANTOR KASSEL And now – something I’ve never done before, nor thought that I would do: quote a David Bowie song.

“Ch – ch – ch – ch - Changes” You can sing the rest in your head, but the catch phrase is what’s important here.

Change can excite us and/or make us anxious.

Change encourages us to grow in understanding and in our ability to adapt.

Change keeps us alert and open to possibilities.

Change……is not an enemy.

Change is – LIFE itself.

Speaking of “changes”, I am now the mother of a hot-off-the-press BAR MITZVAH. I want to thank you all for sharing in this Simchah with me and for all of your well wishes. After so many years of tutoring other people’s sons and daughters, I finally experienced the parent-side of this life cycle. It was a source of much joy for me, Jacob and our family and friends.

In these summer months we bid farewell to Rabbi Fred Greene and welcome Rabbi Shuval-Weiner. I personally want our TBT membership to know that I am most grateful for the time Rabbi Greene and I had together here as clergy partners. I wish Rabbi Greene, Deborah, Yael, Leora and Noa – only the best in their move to Boulder, CO and at Congregation Har Hashem. May the Greene family continue to live and share their passion for Judaism. May “change” be their friend.

I also look forward to welcoming Rabbi Alexandria Shuval-Weiner and Jay Weiner to Georgia, to Roswell and to Temple Beth Tikvah. May our community embrace them and our hearts be open wide to receive all that they will have to offer. May we all take an active role in not merely sustaining Temple Beth Tikvah but in helping our synagogue to thrive and nourish the souls of its members. Rabbi Shuval-Weiner cannot do this alone nor can she and I do this by ourselves. Everyone must be a part of making “ch – ch – ch – ch – changes”……….that strengthen our community and how we live our Judaism.

Wishing you all a refreshing summer,

Cantor Nancy Kassel 2

News & Happenings from Temple Beth Tikvah

One Chapter Ends and a New One Begins For the last few years we have combined the June and July editions of the Kol Tikvah. Kids are in camp, families are going on vacation and we are in a million different directions doing what we all do for the summer. But while our community members are busy, two very significant things are happening at TBT. Summer of 2015 marks a huge change for us. On May 15th, our community paid tribute to Rabbi Greene for his nine years of service to TBT during a beautiful Shabbat service followed by a lovely oneg. Many of us had an opportunity to personally say good bye to Rabbi Greene and others did so through the tribute book. Rabbi Greene’s last day at TBT will be June 16th. We certainly wish him and his family well as he starts a new chapter in his life as he moves to Colorado to start his new rabbinate.

She paused for a moment and I was a little worried that I might have over-stepped my bounds but she said, “Honestly, there was something about TBT I felt when I visited both times that just kept drawing me back and I knew this was where I needed to be.” She went on to say that she was so impressed with our search committee citing the diversity of the committee and the warmth not just shown to her but toward each other. When we finished talking, I knew in my heart of hearts that we have the absolute right Rabbi to lead us into our future. During our research and throughout the entire search process, we kept hearing the term, “a calling”. Rabbi Shuval-Weiner is not just called to her rabbinate, she is called to Temple Beth Tikvah.

A few days later, our new Senior Rabbi, Rabbi Shuval-Weiner, and her husband Jay Weiner, will be leaving Kansas City to make the long drive to Roswell. She is so excited about coming to TBT and expects to hit the ground running. The transition team has already started their work and have thought of just about every possible thing they can do to make Rabbi Shuval-Weiner’s first 120 days the best they can be. Rabbi Shuval-Weiner and her husband have bought a beautiful home near the synagogue and are already making plans to open their home to our congregants so she can meet all of us and get to know our stories and Jewish journeys.

As you might imagine, there is an incredible amount of work for her to do beginning her first day. We have B’nai Mitzvahs starting on August 1st and religious school starting in August as well. The High Holidays, aka Rabbis’ Busy Season, is not far behind. Rabbi Shuval-Weiner is excited and full of energy, spirituality and empathy as she begins those very difficult first 120 days. I know she and Jay will value and appreciate your patience and support as they make their home in our community. There will be plenty of opportunities in the coming months for you to get to know the Rabbi and I hope all of you take advantage of these opportunities, so stay tuned.

A few months ago, while Rabbi Shuval-Weiner was here with Jay on a house hunting trip, I had the opportunity to spend some time with them. I had been dying to ask her a burning question, so when I saw my opening, I asked: “Rabbi, now that the ink has dried on your contract, I need to ask you, why did you choose us over the other offers you had? Especially the synagogues courting you on the west coast nearer your kids?”

L’Shalom

Ron Swichkow

Early Childhood Education Center

We are still accepting registration for both summer camp and the 2015-2016 school year!

Please visit our website at http://bethtikvahpreschool.com for more information and forms.

If you or someone you know would like to come see all of the great things going in our school, please do not hesitate to contact me 678-350-0076 or preschool@bethtikvah.com.

Jenifer Friedman

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News and Happenings from Temple Beth Tikvah

Religious School We have had a terrific school year. I am always so amazed by how much our students have learned and how they have grown up by the end of the year. It has been a true pleasure to teach them and celebrate our holidays, traditions and customs with them. I am so proud not only of the knowledge they have gained, but of their understanding of how important tzedakah and mitzvot are to us. Each week students bring in Tzedakah. At the end of the year they give suggestions on where they would like a portion of the tzedakah to be donated to. This year the tzedakah will go to three places: The Zion Blumenthal Orphanage in Jerusalem, The Israel Guide Dog Center for the Blind and Yad Sarah. At the orphanage the money will be used to make dinner for 120 children. At the Israel Guide Dog Center for Blind the money will be used to feed a class of “dogs in training” for a day. At Yad Sarah the donation will be used to purchase mattresses to help alleviate bed sores. Some of the money will be used to fund the religious school scholarship fund.

The entire school participated in creating pages for a scrapbook.

This book was given to the Rabbi on the last day of school. Some classes created a “class page” while other classes created individual memories from the students. It was a wonderful book that the Rabbi will be able to treasure forever.

We had a very touching memorial service for Yom Hoshoah – this is the Holocaust Remembrance Day. The Rabbi, Cantor and the 7th grade class led a very thought provoking service. It was very meaningful to have Tomer Barash speak to us on Yom Hazikaron – Memorial Day for Israel’s Fallen. It is a day when we remember all the people who perished through the years in wars, terrorist attacks and serving in the armed forces. We watched a video showing how people react when the siren goes off for Yom Hazikaron. The video was a compilation of many different places such as highways, malls, stores and restaurants in Israel. It was very interesting for the students to share the 2 minute of silence with Israel. It was a very touching video.

As the year came to a close, we were already working hard on next year. By now, everyone should have received their registration packet by email. If you have not received a packet please call the religious school office (770-642-4168) or email us at rschool@bethtikvah.com and we will send you a packet. You can also visit our website to download the registration forms.

Receiving your registration forms on time allows us to plan effectively for next year.

Also, please mark your calendars for our 1 st day of school which will be August 23rd, 2015.

I’d like to send a special thank you to Rabbi Greene and Cantor Kassel for their involvement in our school. I’d like to thank our Board of Education, led by Jill Mattos for their endless support throughout the year. Thanks to our Bagel Volunteers, it’s not easy to get up early on a Sunday morning; we are so grateful for their support and dedication. A good school can not run without the amazing help provided by our dedicated volunteers. I would like to thank the Men’s Club for providing water to our thirsty kids. I want to thank our teachers and Madrichim, they are amazing!

Without them our school would not be what it is. Last but not least, I want to thank my assistant, Perri Kunofsky for her dedication and hard work. She puts her heart into the small details so that our school can run so beautifully.

I would like to encourage all of you to keep practicing Hebrew with your children over the summer. The beauty of education is that it never ends. Learning another language necessitates practice. Even if it’s just 10 minutes every other day over the summer, this will allow the children to retain what they learned with us. I recommend that you review flash cards, read your siddur together and attend services over the summer. There are also wonderful websites that students can practice their Hebrew such as www.behrmanhouse.com.

The following week we celebrated Yom Ha’atzma’ut.- Israel Independence Day. The students marched throughout the synagogue waving their flags and singing many songs, it was a truly festive time. We had a guest speaker, Ezra Ravins, from the Jewish National Fund. He spoke about Israel and the amazing advancements in agriculture. We ended the day serving the kids a delicious cake and wonderful oranges.

News & Happenings from Temple Beth Tikvah

We wish everyone a happy and healthy summer.

Hassia Levin

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KALLAH FUN

Youth Group When I think of HOTTY, one word comes to mind: pride. Yes, "home" and "family" come to mind a little bit later, but "pride" comes to mind first, and that's because when I first started, HOTTY was not a home or a family. I know you all have heard it a thousand times, but when I started HOTTY we were nothing. Aaron and I were made co-freshmen reps because both of us offered to do it, and HOTTY had never had a contested election before. The next year, I decided to run for RCVP when no one else did (even though I was originally planning to be songleader). After that, we were thrown into confusion when our adviser left and we had no idea if and when we would get a new one.

But that's all history now. Now we have not one, but two incredible advisers without whom none of this would be possible. Now we have four grades full of enthusiastic HOTTYites. Now we are a community, a family a home. Now we have an annual congregational service, monthly events, and a teen lounge. And now, unlike when I started, we have recognition by the congregation as something that matters, something that really is important to our community.

I cannot say how proud I am of how far we've come. And this is the best part: look around you. Take in all of the people you see here. All of this is because of us. All of this is because we - starting from the graduating seniors who kickstarted this all and going down to our incoming ninth graders - we built this. We are the ones who said "Jewish youth and HOTTY is something that matters." We are the ones who built this youth group up into the amazing thing it is. And trust me, I've seen a lot of youth groups this year. I've seen how they run, and I've met the people in them. None of them is like HOTTY. None of them has the genuine enthusiasm and passion that we have here. I can honestly say that we are the best.

Thank you so much HOTTY for being a home for me these past 4 years.

I'm going to miss you all so much more than I can say. Keep doing the incredible things that you're doing, and keep being the best you can be.

I'll miss you all so much.

Sam Marks

Join the HOTTY Facebook Page (https://www.facebook.com/ groups/TBT.HOTTY/) to stay up-to-date on what's happening and to RSVP for HOTTY events!

Join the JYG Facebook Page (https://www.facebook.com/groups/ TBT.JYG/) to stay up-to-date on what's happening with JYG, RSVP and arrange carpools for events!

Join the 5th & 6th Grade Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/ groups/TBT.56/) to stay up-to-date on what's happening, RSVP and arrange carpools for events!

WHAT ARE YOU DOING THIS SUMMER???

It’s not too late to attend a Jewish camp in Atlanta this summer!

There are several great options for your kids.

Need help figuring out which one is the best for your kid?

Ask Adam and Bobbee!

Want more info about the youth groups at TBT? Contact us at: youth@bethtikvah.com or call us: Bobbee (303) 981-2356 & Adam (404) 971-4687

We’re happy to help you find the right program for your child for this summer.

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B’nai Mitzvah Ethan Jacob Ramaglia will be called to the Torah as a Bar Mitzvah on June 6, 2015. Ethan is the son of Marla Ramaglia and Kurt Ramaglia, and brother of Rachel. He is the grandson of Evie and Stan Garnet, and Nancy and Peter Ramaglia. He is a 7th grade super honor roll student at Haynes Bridge Middle School where he plays trumpet in the band. Hobbies include swimming, playing outside, videogames, and music.

Ethan is looking forward to sharing this special day with his family and friends.

Darcy Brooke Jones will be called to the Torah as a Bat Mitzvah on June 13, 2015. Darcy is a seventh grader at Hopewell Middle school, and is a member of the Beta Club, and a Duke TIPster. She enjoys golf, cooking, baking, working out, and computer games. Darcy is also a true animal lover, dogs and horses being her favorites. She is the daughter of Karolyn Diamond-Jones and Greg Jones, and granddaughter of Bruce and Doris Jones, AJ Carr and Rosalie Klinghoffer Rosen. She is the younger sister of Nate, Harry and Will Diamond.

Julia Madison Tuttle will be called to the Torah as a Bat Mitzvah on August 1, 2015. She is the daughter of Karen and Mark Tuttle of Marietta, Georgia and granddaughter to Ione and Randolph Ives of West Palm Beach, Florida, the late Nancy White of Woodstock, Georgia and the late Duane Tuttle of Marietta, Georgia. Julia is in the 7th grade at Simpson Middle school where she is on the Principal’s Honor Roll, enrolled the STEM Academy and plays viola in the 7th grade orchestra. She loves painting, drawing, reading and the company of her cat Rylie. Julia enjoyed performing in a concert for the residents of the Heritage of Sandy Plains assisted living home for seniors.

Abery Ohayon will be called to the Torah as a Bar Mitzvah on August 1, 2015. Abery is the son of Debi Flagel Ohayon and of Yosef Ohayon. Abery’s younger sister is Davida Ohayon. He is in the 7th grade at Crabapple Middle School where he is enrolled in gifted classes and orchestra. Abery's interests include weather, national parks, and, of course, friends and family. His grandparents, Barbara and Jerry Flagel, and his great-grandmother, Edna Flagel, live in Naples, Florida. His savta, Pnina Ohayon, lives in Jerusalem. Highlights of his mitzvot experiences have included visiting the Holocaust museum in Washington DC, planting a tree in Israel in his grandmother's honor, and giving to charity.

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News and Happenings from Temple Beth Tikvah

Fundraising News Shalom! For those of you who were able to attend the Annual Meeting in May, you heard from numerous participants ranging from Rabbi Greene to our President Ron Swichkow, that our synagogue needs to be supported in order for us to maintain our building and grow our programs. Outside of the Nadiv Lev or dues, the #1 support we have created is our Annual Campaign.

We have made contributing to the Annual Campaign as easy as possible.

Here's how you can participate: 1. Click this link http://www.bethtikvah.com/make-donation 2. Call the Temple at 770.642.0434 and speak with Jenny 3. Mail in a contribution to Temple Beth Tikvah, 9955 Coleman Rd, Roswell, GA 30075

As we near the end of the fiscal year, June 30th, let me review the goals of the Fundraising Committee and show you where we stand.

Thank you in advance for your contribution to the Annual Campaign.

Lastly, thanks to the members of the committee for their efforts and support during this past year:

Our overall goal at the start of the year was to raise $100,000. I am excited to share that through the end of May, we have surpassed that goal having raised $101,000+. This is excellent and thank you to all the families that have supported the Annual Campaign.

Dale Bearman

Dan DeRiemer

Bart Segal

Carrie Bickwit

Scott Guttman

David Shippel

The other goal that we had was growing the involvement of our congregaRuben Braiter Sid Karlin tion to support the Annual Campaign. As of May, we have had 178 families Todd Boehm Rob Rickles out of 475 families participate. At 178 families we are at 40% and with another 65 families participating during the month of June, we can get to 50% which would be the best participation rate that we have achieved in Shalom, quite some time. Even a small contribution of $18 by 65 more families will Jonathan Agin, reduce the amount of funds that we need to take from our reserves.

TBT Fundraising Chairman

Andy and Julie Aaronson Jonathan and Allison Agin Barry and Shari Alhadeff Pam Alterman Steven and Teri Astren Brian and Sheri Baker Steven and Sheila Barid Dale and Wendy Bearman Jonathan and Barbara Berger Leonard Berger Harris and Suellen Bergman Michael and Jeannine Bernstein Jerry Bilsky and Judy Tolkan Peter Birnbaum Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation

David and Robin Bledsoe Todd and Jennifer Boehm Michael and Heather Braun Adam and Adrienne Bruckman Jamie Burak Paul and Cherie Cervasio Lois Clymin David and Roberta Coad Michael D. and Lisa R. Cohen Michael and Marlene Cohn Steve and Arlene Cohn Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties Mark and Stephanie Craig Renee Davis Gordon and Hollis Decker Craig and Susan Derene Mitchell and Dyann Diamond Kristopher and Paige Dobbins Joseph and Waynah Dunn Rodney and Erika Eberhardt Audrey Eisen Alan and Pam Epstein Elliot and Donna Feller Steven and Amy Fine Rory and Jenifer Friedman Steve and RoseAnn Gerson Ed and Cindy Getty

Arthur Gittelman and Marcia Pearl Cary Goldenthal and Lori Shapiro Neil and Jennifer Goldstein Robert and Cindy Goldstein Harlan & Ivie Graiser Rabbi Fred and Deborah Greene Anne Grossman Burton and Sara Grossman Andrew and Karen Gutman Scott and Nancy Harris Peter and Tracy Hartog Yitzhak and Ronit Hermoni David and Ellen Herold Mitchell and Julie Hilsen Jamie and Katie Jaffe David and Beth Janes Peter and Sharon Jedel Daniel and Stephanie Joseph Morris and Anna Kagan Doug and Donna Kallman Cantor Nancy Kassel Valerie Kassel Jr Howard and Linda Katz Jerry and Marcy Kaufman Jeffrey and Beth Kess Sharon Khoury Jared and Rachel King Jeff and Cindy Klein Marc and Deborah Klein Peter Klokow and Ellen Frank Stanley and Bobbie Kopkin Steven and Helen Kraus Ned and Lisa Kreiss Robert and Karen Kremer

Hadley and Lisa Lowy Gilbert and Ellen Ludwig Murray and Sonia Lynn Joel and Aviva Margolies Jonathan and Joan Marks Jason and Maggie McAuliffe David McClung Thomas and Marsha McMurrain Howard and Helaine Medoff Gary and Peggy Mendelson Ric and Barrie Mershon Martin and Charlene Milstein Ilene Monat Mark and Jennifer Mosbacher Robert Moss Jay and Anita Myer Robert and Marcy Nader Ted and Melanie Nathan Bernie and Gail Natter North Georgia Pain Clinic, PC Ryan and Rachel Palazzo Larry and Jackie Pepper Gary and Sheyla Peterson Jason and Melanie Pickett Shirley Plotkin Scott and Rhonda Povlot Marla Ramaglia Joel and Valerie Rapowitz Herbert and Bunny Renkin Betty Rickles Robert and Ellen Rickles Barry & Robin Riegelhaupt Howard & Barbara Rosenberg Joel and Judy Rosenberg Harvey and Natine Rosenzweig Irving and Doris Rosing Paul and Julie Rubin Tod and Leslie Rubin Mark and Gail Rudel Andrew and Barbara Sacks Robert and Donna Schacher Joel and Kathleen Schoenblum Gary and Debra Schwartz

Kenneth Lawler Jr and Ginger Glazer

Fred and Patricia Landsberg Melvin and Vivian Lapes Scott and Sheryl Lasky

Hal and Jill Leitman Ron and Lindsay Levin Ronald and Jennifer Levine Emily Lewit Gary and Michal Loventhal William and Rita Loventhal 7

Ron Swichkow Andy Zalkin

William and Terry Schwartz Rhonda Schweber Sanford and Gail Seidman Ira and Brenda Share Stacy and Alicia Sher Walter and Esther Shultz Carol Shutzberg David and Elisa Siegel Sandy and Nancy Simon Lawrence and Anne Skal Kenneth and Helene Skolky Sharon Snowiss Stuart and Frances Solomon Howard and Cynthia Steinberg Steven and Linda Steinberg Aaron and Sheila Stieglitz Mathew and Dani Stordy Barry & Denise Straus Ronald and Leslie Swichkow Donald and Marilyn Tam Rosalind Taranto Lloyd and Gail Tate Steven and Abbe Tobin David & Christine Toltzis Bruce and Mariann Mamberg Turiansky

Mark and Sally Vosk Bruce and Carol Waldman Bruce and Bonnie Walkes June Wallach Ronald and Sheri Weiner Clifford and Loretta Weiss Mark and Debbie Weiss Douglas Wexler and Jane Greenberger

Bram and Dana Wieskopf Jeff Willard and Steve Mahan Mark Williams and Michelle Easton Thomas and Susan Williams

Todd and Rachel Wilson Scott and Susan Wynne Andrew and Ilana Zalkin Ruth Zeidman Seth and Ellen Zimmer (donations received through April 2015)

News and Happenings from Temple Beth Tikvah

TBT Seniors Luncheon

Create Community in a Chavurah

Monday, August 10 at 12 PM

"The members of our Chavurah are like extended family. I can't imagine holidays without them!" (comment from TBT Chavurah member)

Rabbi Shuval-Weiner will be our speaker

What's a Chavurah?

RSVP to Natine at rosen4348@aol.com

Happy summer from Sisterhood! We hope you are having a lovely summer, filled with new exploits and “new horizons.” This is the time of year when Sisterhood is engaged in planning upcoming fall events particularly. If you would like to become involved in program planning, please let us know.

We welcome new ideas and new folks to our committee.

We have truly expanded in breadth and diversity of programs, and always are looking for “helpers!” Shout out to us if you would like to come Thursday, June 18th for a dinner and planning session at the home of Leslie Swichkow. Leslie has graciously offered to host a dinner for our committee chairwomen and newly interested “planners!”

A big thank you is in order for Barb Garb, organizer of our last major event this season at Red Sky Tapas and Bar, on May 14th. It was really great to get together with Sisterhood members and share a nice evening of food and talk. If you missed this, please come to our next social event for fun and to meet some fine Sisterhood members.

Robin Bledsoe Sisterhood Chair 8

It's a group of people who share common interests and meet regularly to celebrate Jewish holidays, share simchas, attend TBT events, and participate in any activities that interest them. Being part of a Chavurah can enhance your experience at TBT by helping you develop a strong sense of community and deeper connections within the congregation.

What does a Chavurah do?

You choose the activities you'll participate in and how often and where you meet. We can help you design a calendar of programs based on your group's interests.

How do I join a Chavurah?

Just fill out the application and we'll help you find like -minded families or individuals to form a group. Drop by the TBT office to pick one up, or visit http://www.bethtikvah.com/community/chavurot to download.

Questions? Please contact Dalia Faupel at d2faupel@comcast.net

HELP US HELP YOU Your synagogue community wants to be a Caring Community/Kehillat Chesed If you have recently experienced a loss, are facing a crisis or are celebrating a simcha, please let our office know as soon as possible.

Our clergy and friends strive to be a source of support as best as they can. If you know of one of our fellow congregants who has experienced a loss or can use a hand, please contact the office at 770.642.0434.

News and Happenings from Temple Beth Tikvah

June 2015 Sunday

Monday 1

Tuesday 2

9:00 am ECEC Summer Camp Begins

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Friday 5

9:30 am Tai Chi

6 8:00 pm Shabbat Service

7:15 pm Families Anonymous

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8 5:00 pm Endowment Board Meeting

9:00 am Bagels, Learning & Torah

10:00 am Shabbat Service Ramaglia Bar Mitzvah 9

7:15 pm Families Anonymous

Saturday

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9:30 am Tai Chi

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8:00 pm Shabbat Service

9:00 am Bagels, Learning & Torah

10:00 am Shabbat Service Jones Bat Mitzvah 14

Flag Day

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7:15 pm Families Anonymous

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Father's Day

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6:00 pm Oneg

7:30 pm Board of Trustees Meeting

6:30 pm Shabbat Service

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7:15 pm Families Anonymous

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9:30 am Tai Chi

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10:00 am Shabbat Service

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9:30 am Tai Chi

6:00 pm Oneg

7:30 pm Officers Meeting

6:30 pm Shabbat Service

10:00 am Shabbat Service

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9:00 am Summer Camp Session 2 Begins

9:30 am Tai Chi

7:15 pm Families Anonymous

July 2015 Sunday

Monday

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Wednesday 1

Thursday 2

Friday 3 TBT Offices Closed 6:00 pm Potluck Dinner

7:00 pm Blue Jean Shabbat Service to Welcome Rabbi Shuval-Weiner 5

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7 7:15 pm Families Anonymous

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13 7:15 pm Families Anonymous

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20 7:15 pm Families Anonymous

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Tishah B'Av

Family Promise

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9:30 am Tai Chi

6:00 pm Oneg

6:30 pm Shabbat Service 14

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9:30 am Tai Chi

17 6:00 pm Oneg

6:30 pm Shabbat Service 21

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9:30 am Tai Chi 7:30 pm Board of Trustees Meeting

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4 Independence Day 9:00 am Bagels, Learning & Torah

10:00 am Shabbat Service 11 9:00 am Bagels, Learning & Torah

10:00 am Shabbat Service 18 9:00 am Bagels, Learning & Torah

10:00 am Shabbat Service 25

9:00 am - 2:00 pm Last Day Summer Camp

9:00 am Bagels, Learning & Torah

6:00 pm Oneg

10:00 am Shabbat Service

6:30 pm Shabbat Service 29

Saturday

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August 1

Family Promise

Family Promise

9:30 am Tai Chi

No Service at TBT

7:30 pm Officers Meeting

6:30 pm Combined Atlanta Reform Shabbat Service at Temple Sinai

9:00 am Bagels, Learning & Torah

Family Promise

Family Promise

7:15 pm Families Anonymous

Family Promise

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Family Promise

10:00 am Shabbat Service Tuttle/Ohayon B’nai Mitzvah

News and Happenings from Temple Beth Tikvah

Donations Annual Campaign Ronald and Leslie Swichkow in memory of Marty Soniker and wishing a Mazel Tov to the Boehm family on Adam becoming a Bar Mitzvah Marvin and Trudy Davis in memory of Gerald Rein Sandy and Nancy Simon in memory of Ruth Berney Sandy and Nancy Simon in memory of Marty Soniker Mark and Debbie Weiss in honor of Mike Cohen's retirement Mark and Debbie Weiss in memory of Marty Soniker Building Fund Dale and Wendy Bearman in memory of Samuel Bearman Hadley and Lisa Lowy in memory of Marilyn Narduzzi Campership/Israel Fund Ronald and Leslie Swichkow in memory of Lowell Herman Larry and Jackie Pepper in memory of Harriett Herbin and Rose Pepper Howard and Suzanne Silverman in memory of Edith Silverman Nadine Duhaney Cantor Kassel’s Discretionary Fund Steven and Amy Fine in memory of Marvin Fine Michael and Wanda Cohen in memory of Jennie Cohen Steven and Helen Kraus in memory of Abraham Kraus Dan and Laura DeRiemer in memory of Lorraine DeRiemer Shirley Plotkin in memory of Saul Plotkin Robert and Adele Toltzis and Ruth Zeidman in memory of Marty Soniker Caring/Kehillat Chesed Fund Phyllis Madans in memory of Sophie Madans David and Ellen Herold in memory of Dvora Herold Larry and Jackie Pepper in memory of Miriam Belger Ruth Zeidman in memory of Marty Soniker, dear friend of TBT Seniors Betty Rickles in honor of Steve and RoseAnn Gerson's new granddaughter, Arden Uffalussy, and in honor of Noah Rickles' graduation from high school Addie Myers in memory of Ida Bachman Aaron and Sheila Stieglitz in appreciation of TBT offering Aaron the opportunity to commemorate his "2nd Bar Mitzvah" Fred and Patricia Landsberg wishing a speedy recovery to Rhoda Scrivner Kenneth and Helene Skolky in memory of Shirley Skolky Marvin and Trudy Davis in memory of Marty Soniker Endowment Campaign Mark and Debbie Weiss in memory of Natalie Berlin and Walter Berlin Douglas Wexler and Jane Greenberger in memory of Marty Soniker

General Fund William and Marjory Segal in memory of Rose Lieber Bernie and Gail Natter in memory of Cydel Feldser Avi and Erica Stein in memory of Marty Soniker Steven and Eydie Koonin in honor of the Bat Mitzvah of Rachel Lyndsi Steuer Ben and Amy Tolchinsky in memory of Carol Tolchinsky Shirley Crawford Aaron and Sheila Stieglitz in appreciation of Rabbi Greene and Cantor Kassel Michael Zalkin Memorial Fund Bruce and Bonnie Walkes in memory of Leo Wixman Andrew and Carolyn Bickwit in memory of Bernard Bickwit Prayerbook Fund Mark and Sally Vosk in memory of Harry Solomon Rabbi Greene’s Discretionary Fund Andy and Marci Fried in memory of Lowell Herman, father of Deborah Greene Richard Quintana in honor of Rabbi Greene Tom and Patti Seibold in memory of Lowell Herman David and Robin Bledsoe in memory of Katharine G. Reuss Elaine Rabb in memory of Lowell Herman Jerome and Margie Cohen in memory of Minnie Friedman Nadine Duhaney David and Robin Bledsoe in memory of Morris Raiken Rabbi Shuval-Weiner’s Discretionary Fund Michael L. Klein in honor of Rabbi Shuval-Weiner Steve and RoseAnn Gerson in honor of the birth of their granddaughter -- Arden Florence Uffalussy Rabbi Tam’s Discretionary Fund David and Ellen Herold in memory of Ilana Cohen Bruce and Bonnie Walkes in memory of Marty Soniker Elaine Rabb in memory of Helen Rabinovitz and Robert Rabb Max and Carol Wolf in memory of Sylvia Perling Robert and Marcy Nader in memory of Melvin Dolub Barry and Robin Riegelhaupt in memory of Oscar Brandes Bruce and Bonnie Walkes in memory of Bessie Wixman Religious School Fund Fred and Patricia Landsberg in memory of Bernice Landsberg Larry and Jackie Pepper in memory of Rose Pepper Torah Fund Morray and Susan Scheinfeld in memory of Paul and Joan Barton Youth Group Fund Stanley and Bobbie Kopkin in memory of Dave Kopkin Douglas Wexler in memory of Jean Berman (donations received through 5/20) 10

News and Happenings from Temple Beth Tikvah

SHMOOZE NEWS / KUDOS CORNER In Memorium

Thank You to our Amazing Office Volunteers!

Temple Beth Tikvah acknowledges with sorrow the passing of:

Lois Malkin Ellen Frank Marsha McMurrain Marla Ramaglia Erica Stein June Wallach Marsha Mathis

Marty Soniker Husband of Fern Soniker Irving Nye Grandfather of Dana Leff

Kudos to Noah Eberhardt on the successful completion of his Eagle Scout project.

Jack Tobin Father of Steve Tobin

Noah rebuilt 3 benches for our back patio.

Larry Youngerman Father of Fran Kamp Grandfather of Matthew Kamp Ken Kinoshita Father of Kenji Kinoshita Kenny Lawler upon his graduation from GA Tech with a B.S. in Computer Science. He will be working for Amazon in Seattle WA. Proud parents are Ginger Glazer and Ken Lawler.

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

Graduating high school seniors: Zac Povlot Zach Baker Jacob Kremer Sam Marks Emily Medoff Brian Lenhard Aaron Schwartz

Ali Schiffer Danny Zimmer Maryn Perlson Danny Gutman Liana Lipinsky Jason Levinson Jake Weiss

Honor a person or event with a leaf on our tree of

Ilene Monat on her engagement to Gary Fader.

life. You can purchase a leaf as an individual or as

Carol and Bruce Waldman on the marriage of their daughter, Jennifer, to Max Gross .

a group.!

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News and Happenings from Temple Beth Tikvah

Synagogue Information Synagogue Office Fax Number School Office (Perri) Preschool (Jenifer) Assistant to Clergy Financial Secretary Admin. Assistant Office Manager

- 770-642-0434 - 770-642-0647 - 770-642-4168 - 678-350-0076 - Michelle Leder - Jenny Korsen - Lisa Singer - Becky Sullivan

Planning a simcha or group gathering?

The Tam-Blank Social Hall is the Place to Be. For more information on renting our Social Hall, contact the synagogue office at 770-642-0434.

Get Involved! TBT Committees and Chairpersons Adult Education Ivie Graiser iviegraiser@yahoo.com Budget & Finance Karen Korshak karcpa@comcast.net Camp/Israel Scholarship Marcia Haber marciahaber@yahoo.com Chavurot Dalia Faupel d2faupel@comcast.net College Outreach Lynda Bennett lrbennett08@comcast.net Beth Kess bmkess@yahoo.com Communications Mark Rudel mrudel@ups.com Family Promise Randy and Amy Siegal amysiegal@gmail.com Brian and Jennifer Steinberg zokadesigns@gmail.com Tony Rosenberg trosenberg860@gmail.com

Fundraising Jonathan Agin jlagin1@gmail.com House Ted Nathan tnathan@baldwinscheduling.com Human Resources Seth Zimmer sz4941@att.com Israel Gene Carasick gcarasick@gmail.com Kehillat Chesed (Caring) Leslie Swichkow lswichkow@comcast.net Library Ilana Zalkin ilanaz@att.net Membership Recruitment & Retention Jill Leitman jaarons2@yahoo.com Marcia Pearl marciapearl@bellsouth.net Men’s Club Mark Greenspan greenspanfamily@bellsouth.net Peter Hartog althazyr@gmail.com

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Nominating Committee Todd Boehm tboehm30@bellsouth.net Ritual Esther Shultz savtaesther5@gmail.com Security Jay Sausmer jsausmer@gmail.com Seniors Natine Rosenzweig rosen4348@aol.com Sisterhood Robin Bledsoe sisterhoodtbt@gmail.com Social Action Terry Apt Carasick Terrys healthyliving@gmail.com Website Development Scott Povlot spovlot@yahoo.com Youth Group Debra Schwartz dls63@bellsouth.net Michal Loventhal loventhalmichal@gmail.com

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News and Happenings from Temple Beth Tikvah

Alexandria Shuval-Weiner Rabbi Donald A. Tam Rabbi Emeritus Nancy Kassel Cantor Hassia Levin Education Director Jenifer Friedman ECEC Director

Ron Swichkow President Harlan Graiser Vice President and President Elect Todd Boehm Vice President Denise Straus Vice President Joe Dunn Treasurer Michael Braun Secretary Mary Block Chairperson, Board of Education

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