Temple Beth Tikvah March 2016 Kol Tikvah

March 2016 • Volume 30 • Issue 3

A Reform Congregation Embracing Our Jewish Tradition

Saturday, March 12th

See page 6 for more info Sunday, March 6th 8 am - 2 pm News & Happenings from Temple Beth Tikvah

Volunteer Recognition Shabbat Friday, April 1st - 8 PM

Chesed sizing from the home she raised her family to a place more suited to her physical needs. In need of help she called TBT. People came by to assist with packing boxes, moving furniture and offering moral support.

We are loved by an unending love. We are embraced by arms that find us, even when we are hidden from ourselves. We are touched by fingers that soothe us even when we are too proud for soothing. We are counseled by voices that guide us even when we are too embittered to hear. We are supported by hands that uplift us even in the midst of a fall. We are urged on by eyes that meet us even when we are too weak for meeting. We are loved by an unending love. Embraced, touched, soothed, counseled...ours are the arms, the fingers, the voices; ours are the hands, the eyes, the smiles. We are loved by an unending love. Rabbi Rami Shapiro

This is what we do for each other, and our kehillat chesed committee is behind caring for the varied souls in our congregational family.

The goal of this holy work is that no one should ever feel alone, and everyone should know that they matter in our congregational family. Thus when someone is in need, volunteers rush to lend a hand. Some deliver homecooked meals to congregants who are ill or who’ve had a new baby; others arrange for a meal of consolation after a death or guard the home during a funeral. If staying in a hospital is required, a friendly face will appear delivering a bag of goodies.

Jewish tradition challenges us to the mitzvah of chesed, acts of loving kindness. It is how we both emulate the Divine presence, and support each other.

We the people of Temple Beth Tikvah are a Kehillah Kedosha - a sacred community and it is through our relationships with one another that we demonstrate our love and concern for one another. Our kehillat chesed committee works tirelessly behind the scenes bringing comfort, assistance and celebration to the membership of our sacred community.

From cards to cooking, many hands are there to hold us up, all bringing a message of love and kindness. We are so grateful for every one of these open-hearted volunteers.

For information about joining this incredible group of mitzvah doers, please contact Rabbi Shuval-Weiner or Leslie Swichkow.

Two stories: 1) a man became ill, following his release from hospital, he couldn't cook for himself. A group of angels visited and brought meals to his home.

2) a woman was at a point in her life that required down

BLT...Purim Edition!

Thursday March 24th / 12-1:30 pm Purim isn't just for kids!

Join Rabbi Shuval-Weiner for a special mid-week BLT. We will read through the entire Megillah.

Cheer for Esther, hiss at Haman and discuss this interesting narrative and how it informs us today.

Wear a silly hat or mask, and bring a brown-bag dairy lunch.

Rabbi will provide sweets, and adult beverages!

Save the Date!

RSVP to the office so we have a seat at the table for you.

Saturday, April 23rd at 6 pm

We have an exciting day planned in celebration of Purim. In order to make it work smoothly we need parent volunteers!

Please help our children have a wonderful experience while having a great time yourself!

Make it a family day!!!!!

Please use link below or click on image to sign up http://tinyurl.com/hg8elx9

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Notes from Cantor Kassel

Featuring a Purim Shpiel created by our very own Jon Marks!

Presented by many talented TBT participants.

NEED I SAY MORE?

NEED I SAY MORE? Religious School On February 7th, the sixth grade class and their parents examined why one becomes B’nai Mitzvah- and how it is more than as Tevya would say “ tradition!” According to the Talmud parents are required to teach their children Torah, a trade, and to swim. We discussed how "Torah" is so much more than a series of biblical books; it refers to the whole of moral and ethical learning available to us. Each student created an individualized Torah yad, to “guide” them on their path. We concluded the day with every adult explaining to their child what Torah, and Judaism, means to them, as they physically placed into their arms the Torah scroll that s/he will read from on the day they become a Bar or Bat Mitzvah.

PreK, Kindergarten, 1st and 2nd grade families enjoyed a delicious potluck dinner prior to their graded Shabbat. It was so great to see so many families participate. A very special thanks to the room parents: Lindsay Levin, Paulabeth Weinberger, Traci Hartog, Jill Leitman, Jodi Craine, Marlene Cohn and Lisa Garris for organizing such a great night.

one of us is capable of building our world with chesed, with love. The group ended the morning by making winter hats to be distributed to the homeless in downtown Atlanta.

It has been such a pleasure testing our 4th and 5th grade students. I had a line out the door of students wanting to be tested. There were a lot of happy faces after the kids read to me. It is so wonderful that the kids all tested so well. Kudos to the teachers and aides.

The 7th grade students went on a field trip to the William Breman Jewish Heritage & Holocaust Museum. As always it was a very moving day for the group. Here is a quote from Wendy Klein, one of the parent chaperones: “Incredibly moving morning chaperoning the Temple Beth Tikvah 7th graders as they heard from wonderfully knowledgeable docents. They also got to hear from a survivor who recounted incredible stories from her childhood in occupied France. She told of the heroic and brave actions of a number of French villagers who, in conjunction with a few well timed miracles, were instrumental in assuring the survival of a family of 5. Such a meaningful experience!”

Our 10th grade students are getting ready for their Confirmation trip to Washington, DC. The trip is sponsored by the Religious Action Center (RAC) of Reform Judaism. The students will spend 4 days in DC attending a conference. The RAC educates and mobilizes teens, clergy, and everyone in between. In all, they advocate for public policy that reflects the Jewish commitment to social justice. The students will have an amazing time in DC.

The Mussar master Rabbi Shlomo Wolbe z”l taught that it is through each act of chesed that we create and build the world. On Sunday January 24th, the students in 4th and 5th grade and their families learned Shalom, about this Jewish value of Chesed (loving kindness). Through song, Hassia Levin prayer, discussion and story we engaged with this idea of how each 3

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B’nai Mitzvah Daphne Anne Sausmer will be called to the Torah as a Bat Mitzvah on March 5, 2016. Daphne is the daughter of Jay Sausmer and Ginger Szekes, and big sister to Jacob and Adam Sausmer. Daphne is the granddaughter of Margie Stern, and Donna and Richard King. She is in the 7th grade at Crabapple Middle School, where she plays violin in the orchestra. Daphne also enjoys dancing, soccer and tumbling. Daphne looks forward to celebrating with her family and friends.

Noah Frank will be called to the Torah as a Bar Mitzvah on March 5, 2016. Noah is the son of Gail and Stephan Frank and younger brother to Liam Frank. He is the grandson of the late Margaret Ann and Stanford Shulman and Barbara and Gary Frank. Noah is in the 7 th grade at Elkins Point Middle School where he enjoys playing the viola in the school’s Chamber Orchestra and is an honor roll student. His hobbies include travelling, hiking, collecting National Park stamps, and spending time with family. Noah chose Mitzvah projects incorporating what was important to him such as helping to clean a National Park in our own backyard, the Chattahoochee River. Noah especially enjoyed those Mitzvah projects where he was able to participate together with family including visiting Jewish patients in the hospital and studying Torah with his Zayde as well as building a Sukkah with his Uncle Michael.

Adam Klein will be called to the Torah as a Bar Mitzvah on March 12, 2016. Adam Klein is a 7th grader at Northwestern Middle School. He has a great appreciation for music, having played piano since he was three years old. Currently, his favorite songs to play are Fly Me to the Moon and Georgia. Adam has an avid interest in Parkour and has been taking classes at Southern Elite Gymnastics for several years. He loves to practice flips on the trampoline. Adam has a knack for solving puzzles, has a great sense of humor and is a wonderful conversationalist. He also likes to challenge family and friends to pitch, progressive rummy and other card games.

With Adam’s sister Chana having celebrated her Bat Mitzvah in 2007 and his sister Remi having celebrated her Bat Mitzvah in 2012, Adam has had plenty of coaching and encouragement. His entire family is very proud of him.

Aubrey Belle Steinberg will be called to the Torah as a Bat Mitzvah on March 26, 2016. Aubrey is the daughter of Brian and Jennifer Steinberg and sister to Ethan and Owen. She is in the 7th grade at Hightower Trail Middle School, and participates in Family Promise, National Charity League, Pope Jr. Lacrosse and Stingray AllStars Competitive Cheer. She loves to be silly with her friends, wakeboard, dance, and Snapchat.

Jake Brendan Hegarty will be called to the Torah as a Bar Mitzvah on March 26, 2016. Jake is the son of Meredith Hegarty and Paul Hegarty and brother to Aidan Hegarty. He is the grandson of Roni Adelman, Patricia Hegarty, Peter Hegarty and the late Michael Adelman. Jake is in 7 th grade at Holcomb Bridge Middle school.

He enjoys mountain biking both in his free time and with the NITRO High School team. Jake plays ALTA Tennis and participates in his summer neighborhood swim team. Jake looks forward to each summer when he attends Camp Barney Medintz - his summer place. As part of Jake’s 13 mitzvot project, he is conducting a backpack drive to support Camp Jenny. Camp Jenny is a URJ project held at Camp Coleman each year as an opportunity for underprivileged kids to enjoy the benefits of the camp experience. Jake is excited and proud to share this special day with his family and friends.

CAMP JENNY BINGO FUNDRAISER

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Youth Group HOTTY (9-12th Grade)

Younger Youth Groups (K-6th Grade)

Reflections on My 1st Year in HOTTY (Parker Salinas):

3rd & 4th Grade: Sunday, March 13th Gesher is going to Stars & Strikes to play laser tag and arcade games. For more info, contact Jamie Burak at burake22@comcast.net.

So wow, first year in HOTTY and I almost have no words that could exactly depict my experience so far. From the 8th grade rush to my now 3rd NFTY Kallah, every person I have met and every event I have attended continues to amaze me and grow my friendships with the members of HOTTY and me personally. I don’t think that I have ever experienced as close a relationship as I have with everyone at temple. Every time I walk through those doors, I am enveloped in a hug from someone and it makes me feel such an amazing sense of family. I have no way to determine which of the events has been my favorite because each of them has been so special. Whether I talked to someone I had never talked to before or if I tried something I had never thought I’d do, each event and person adds a new piece to who I am growing to be.

The one thing I would love to express to all the 8th graders is to not be afraid!

Don’t be afraid to try something out of your comfort zone and certainly don’t be afraid to talk to the upperclassmen. We were all in your shoes at one point, looking up at these 10th and 11th graders who seemed so intimidating, but we are all students, jokesters, and normal people, no different than you. I remember looking at the now 10th graders, who are only a year older than me, and being like “they are so scary! How am I ever going to talk to them?” But I promise you that once you give them a chance, you will find some of your best friends, ones that support you and accept you for all your craziness! HOTTY is my closest band of friends and I wouldn’t trade my experiences with them for anything!

5th & 6th Grade: Our Club 56’ers will participate in a Mad Scientist event on Saturday night, March 19th, from 5-7pm. We’ll eat dinner and then cook up some crazy experiments, led by our very own Mad Scientist!

K-2nd Grade: March 27th join Bonim for a fun afternoon of hayrides, petting zoo, and games at Scottsdale Farms. For more info, contact Rachel Palazzo at racpal@gmail.com.

UPCOMING YOUTH GROUP EVENTS: March 11-13 – Hatikvah Kallah (JYG) March 13 – Laser Tag & Arcade (Gesher – 3rd & 4th grade) March 19 – Mad Scientist (Club56) March 23 – Youth Lounge Night (HOTTY) March 27 – Fun on the Farm (Bonim – K-2nd grade)

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 our Remind101 text updates: text @826ef3 to 81010

NFTY-SAR WINTER KALLAH

Junior Youth Group (7-8th Grade) Thanks to all the JYG’ers who came out on February 7th to give back to our community! We packed toiletry bags for North Fulton Community Charities to help families who are on the brink of homelessness. We celebrated by having a sweet treat at Sweet! Roswell on Canton St. This month our JYG’ers (and 6th graders!) are headed to Temple Kol Emeth for NFTY-SAR’s Hatikvah Kallah!

“Wait, was that even English?” Let’s translate!

NFTY – The North American Federation of Temple Youth (the youth arm of the Union for Reform Judaism) SAR – The Southern Area Region (which we belong to) - Georgia, South Carolina, Montgomery, Jacksonville, Tallahassee, Charlotte, and Chattanooga Kallah – A Kallah is a convention, a gathering of youth from around our region for a weekend of teen-created educational, spiritual, and of course social activities. At a Kallah teens worship together, learn from interesting and exciting programs, participate in a social action project, and of course have tons of fun.

Hatikvah – The Kallah for 6-8th graders in NFTY-SAR!!

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

Want more info about the youth groups at TBT? Contact Bobbee at: youth@bethtikvah.com or (303) 981–2356

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Come Out, Come Out, Wherever You Are It’s been a long winter for all of us. I think many of us are starting to get a bit of spring fever and all that it brings - head colds and that lovely green pollen that will soon be everywhere. Our community is ready to burst with tons of events and celebrations. On March 6 th, we will hold our second annual Sy Davis Memorial Blood Drive. Under the guidance of Renee Davis and Terry Stein, we hope to exceed last year’s donation of 89 pints. Could there be a better way to celebrate the world around us springing back to life than by giving the gift of life to someone? March 12th brings a fabulous Art Auction and Social to TBT, chaired by my wife, Leslie. It promises to be a fun way to spend an evening with your friends and maybe even raise some much needed funds for the TBT Annual Campaign. There will be food and wine, music and schmoozing, along with art from our members and a fun auction of some well-known works and cool sports and rock ‘n roll memorabilia.

in our parking lot. If you would like to help Sisterhood bake the Hamentaschen for this event, there are two times on March 16th to participate.

And if that’s not enough for you, we will have our creative and meaningful Megillah reading and Purim Shpiel on Wednesday, March 23rd. There will be a lot of surprises in store for all.

You should have received a letter from the synagogue last month inviting you to participate in the mitzvah of Mishloch Manot. What a great way to acknowledge the friends you have at TBT and help the synagogue financially at the same time. Hurry, as the deadline is fast approaching.

All of these happenings are in addition to our regular worship, education, and social events which are too numerous to mention.

There is definitely something for everyone.

Just one week later, on March 19, our Men’s club, chaired by Peter Hartog and Mark Greenspan will host the 2nd annual Bourbon & BBQ. The event is open to men and women and trust me when I say you will have a great time, as I did last year. This BBQ is the best ever and our own chef Mark Mosbacher makes the yummy side dishes. Did I mention March was busy? As soon as the bourbon has been drunk and the grill has cooled off, we will begin setup for our legendary Purim Carnival that will be held Sunday March 20 th after Sunday School. Beth Janes and her band of merry volunteers have been hard at work. We are batting 0 for 2 the last couple of years with the weather so we hope to take this carnival (literally) to new heights

I would be remiss if I did not mention that while the congregation is out enjoying themselves with all these events and celebrations, your Board of Trustees are locked in a room working hard on our 20162017 budget under the guidance of the group that is usually the life of any party, the accountants and financial minds of the budget and finance committee. Seriously, one of our biggest challenges has been our budget. I know I sound like a broken record (do you remember those?). In a perfect world, we would not have to place so much reliance on our Annual Campaign but the facts are what they are. If you haven’t had a chance to make your annual campaign pledge yet, please consider doing so as soon as possible. There are so many things your Board and clergy wants to do for TBT, we just need to be able to financially support these programming initiatives and upgrades to our aging facilities.

I look forward to seeing many of you at these events. Let’s all put winter behind us and enjoy the weather while we spend time with each other and all of our TBT community.

L’Shalom

Ron Swichkow

Volunteer Recognition Shabbat Friday, April 1st at 8 PM

TBT will honor and thank our volunteers for the amazing job that they do in, around and for our synagogue.

If you are a volunteer in any area, please join us for a special service and oneg.

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Dear Friends, This is such an exciting time in the life our synagogue! We are so pleased to have Rabbi Alexandria Shuval-Weiner as our new Senior Rabbi and serve as our spiritual leader. To help welcome Rabbi Shuval-Weiner in true Beth Tikvah style, we will be compiling a Welcome Book to present to her during the May 13-15 installation weekend. This Welcome Book will be filled with pictures and wishes of welcome from our TBT family, as well as the entire community.

We are asking for your help in making this a keepsake that she will treasure. Please submit a personal greeting from you or your family to the Welcome Book by filling out the on-line order form at the link below. For orders of a half page or larger, you may also upload a picture to be included with your message. We are requesting that your greeting be typed or printed and all photos should be sent in a digital format. Please do not send original photos as we cannot be responsible for their return.

Please follow the link below and submit your message with payment no later than April 15, 2016. Or, mail your greeting along with your check to the TBT office to be received by April 15, 2016.

Click here for order form Your greeting could be one of the following; A welcome message to Rabbi Shuval-Weiner A picture of your family welcoming the Rabbi to our family A synagogue group (Chavurah, Adult Ed, Religious School class, Men’s club, Sisterhood, etc) sending messages of welcome to Rabbi Shuval-Weiner In addition to the printed copy that will be presented to Rabbi Shuval-Weiner, a copy will be on display at Temple Beth Tikvah. In this way, your warm wishes of welcome to the Rabbi will also be shared with the Congregation.

You will not want to be excluded from this very special memento, so please send your order in by the April 15 th deadline. to this strict deadline in order to get the hardbound book printed.

We must adhere

On behalf of the Installation Weekend committee, we thank you for helping to create a keepsake that we know Rabbi Shuval-Weiner will hold dear for years to come.

The Installation Weekend Committee

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Quarter Page

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Half Page

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TBT Seniors Luncheon

Last names beginning with:

Temple Beth Tikvah Women’s Seder Thursday, April 14th, 7 p.m.

Monday, March 14th at 12 PM Doug Ellis will speak about Angel Flight

A-G bring an appetizer/side to share with recipe and a favorite Seder Plate.

H-P bring a charoset dish to share with recipe and a favorite Elijah's Cup. R-Z bring a dessert to share with recipe and a favorite Matzoh Cover.

Please bring a grocery gift card to donate to JF&CS RSVP to Natine at rosen4348@aol.com

Hello from Sisterhood.

We surely have been busy this past month with many happenings and events occurring.

We had a really fun evening at Roswell Tap for Trivia Night and a big thank you goes out to Danielle Levy for organizing this event. Our partners, Men’s Club and Adult Education were also there. Great job!

Please join us for an evening of inspiration and Passover recipe sharing.

All dishes must be Kosher for Passover and either dairy or pareve. We will be able to sample all dishes before and after the Seder.

RSVP is required. Please check your email for the Evite Invitation For more information or to volunteer for this event call Ilana Zalkin at 770 518-8106

We hosted our monthly Knit and Nosh and played Mah Jongg as well. A heartfelt thank you shouts out to Terry Carasick for spearheading Knit and Nosh, our ongoing tikkun olam project, and to Kara Segal for bringing great nosh! Mah Jongg has been so successful and a big thank you is in order for Elisa Siegel, a great teacher indeed!

Our Sisterhood members also volunteered at the William Breman Jewish Home Bingo Night and were hosts to the residents enjoying one of their favorite games. Thanks abound to Ilene Monat and Kara Segal for spearheading this great evening.

Finally, one of our very own, Alicia Sher, presented a very educational program entitled “Financial Planning Know How.” Alicia did a great job explaining the ins and outs of financial planning and increased our knowledge base on this very important matter. Thank you Alicia!

For March, Sisterhood looks forward to hosting Knit and Nosh (3/13/16), Hamentashen Baking (3/16/16), the Rabbi’s Book Review (3/17/16), helping at the Purim Carnival (3/20/16), and Mah Jongg (3/27/16). Please look for evites and postings for these happenings.

Please sign up for Sisterhood sponsored onegs in the winter and spring, and to be a Shabbat greeter Friday nights or Saturday mornings. We look forward to seeing you!

Robin Bledsoe

Sisterhood Chair

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Adult Ed Introduction to Islam

Sunday, March 6th at 10 am

In a time when misinformation about and misunderstandings of Islam and of the American Muslim community are widespread, The Roswell Community Masjid's goal for this class is to provide TBT with accurate answers to understandable questions. The goal is to share and reflect widely-shared views among American Muslims on important topics such as women's' rights, sharia, jihad, the role of mosques and more. In providing this dialogue, they seek to uphold our shared commitment to religious freedom and contribute to a climate of understanding and mutual respect among Americans of all faiths and none.

Please plan to join us! Please RSVP so we can provide adequate seating.

Chavurot / Connections Corner What Do You LOVE to Do?

Chavurot are now being formed by life stage and by interest! You can be in both!

Make more connections within TBT and expand your circle in 2016.

Check out the new groups forming below or send an email to tbtchavurot@gmail.com/ or fill out the interest form on bethtikvah.com if you have an idea for a new group. We'll help you get started!

Book Review with Rabbi Shuval-Weiner Thursday, March 17th at 7 pm

Chavurot forming now: Parents ages 45+ with Young Children

Adult Ed and Sisterhood are partnering to bring us an interesting discussion on Naomi Ragen’s book, The Devil in Jerusalem.

Empty Nesters Affinity Groups forming now: TBT Hikers. Love to get outdoors and hike Georgia's beautiful trails?

Want to meet more people at TBT? Combine the two! Please email Jennifer Mosbacher (jenngine@gmail.com) by March 31 to get info about the group's first planned hike outing.

The Beginnings of Judaism Sunday, March 20th and 27th from 10 - 11:30 am The video-based course continues on 2 Sundays in March. The professor is Isaiah M. Gafni of The Hebrew University of Jerusalem. Guest facilitators will include clergy and lay leaders from TBT. Please join us for this interesting class.

No prior knowledge is required.

Jewish Genealogy Sunday, March 27, April 3rd and 10th from 3 - 5 pm

TBT Foodies. Calling all TBT adults who love to try new restaurants and cuisines! Mingle with new and old friends over dinner - all foodies welcome. Email Melissa Gotlin (melissagotlin@gmail.com) for details on first event.

We will be having a 3 part course on how to research your family's genealogy. The first session, Sunday, March 27th, will be in the form of advising how to go about researching. The two subsequent sessions (April 3rd and 10th) will be hands-on sessions to help you do your research with the help of knowledgeable experts. More detailed information will be found on the TBT website.

TBT Programming - In our efforts to attract your children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, we ask that you please advise them that we want to have some programs they would enjoy. These could include lectures, book reviews, sporting events, movies, plays, concerts, etc. We are aiming for the college graduate age, young adults through the 30-somethings (approximately 22-40 year olds), to have programs at TBT or elsewhere (bowling? Painting?

Laser Tag? etc.). Please ask the to send ideas to iviegraiser@yahoo.com (or 678-644-1311) so that we may start planning for and having some programs that they specifically would be interested in attending. This will be “driven” by them and may include all or parts of this age group, depending on what they want and who wants to participate.

Please RSVP to adulteducation@bethtikvah.com so that appropriate seating can be provided.

WE NEED YOUR HELP!

If you or someone you know might be interested in presenting a future program, please contact iviegraiser@yahoo.com or 678-644-1311.

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March 2016 Sunday

Monday

Tuesday 1 21st of Adar I 5776

Wednesday 2

22nd of Adar I 5776

Thursday 3

23rd of Adar I 5776

Friday 4

24th of Adar I 5776

Tai Chi 9:30 am

Oneg 6:00 pm

Sisterhood - 10:00 am

Family Shabbat Service hosted by 3rd & 4th Grades 6:30 pm

Religious School 5:00 pm 6:30 pm HOTTY Board Meeting 6:30 pm

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26th of Adar I 5776 2nd Annual Sy Davis Memorial Blood Drive 8:00 am - 2:00 pm 7th Grade - Sojourn 9:30am Religious School 9:30 am Intro to Islam 10:00am

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27th of Adar I 5776 No ECEC- Parent/ Teacher Conferences Kesher(Parent Night) & Kivunim 6:45 pm

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29th of Adar I 5776

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30th of Adar I 5776

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1st of Adar II 5776

JYG - NFTY-SAR Hatikvah Kallah

Tai Chi 9:30 am Religious School 5:00 pm

Shabbat Service 8:00 pm

BOE Meeting 7:00 pm

Families Anonymous 7:15 pm

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25th of Adar I 5776 Bagels, Learning & Torah 8:45 am

Shabbat Service Sausmer/Frank Bnai Mitzvah 10:00 am

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2nd of Adar II 5776

JYG - NFTY-SAR Hatikvah Kallah Bagels, Learning & Torah 8:45 am

Shabbat Service Klein Bar Mitzvah 10:00 am Art Cetera 7:00 pm

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3rd of Adar II 5776 Daylight Saving Time Begins

Hunger Walk JYG - NFTY-SAR Hatikvah Kallah Religious School 9:30 am Religious School PreK, K and 1st grade Family Education 9:30 am

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4th of Adar II 5776

Senior Luncheon 12:00pm Kesher & Confirmation 6:45 pm Families Anonymous 7:15 pm

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5th of Adar II 5776

Tai Chi 9:30 am Religious School 5:00 pm

College Connection Mailing Prep 5:30 pm Board of Trustees Meeting 7:30 pm

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6th of Adar II 5776

Sisterhood Event baking hamentaschen 10:00 am - 12 pm Sisterhood Event baking hamentaschen 7:00 pm - 9 pm

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7th of Adar II 5776 St. Patrick's Day

Sisterhood - Wine, Cheese & Conversation / Book Review w/ the Rabbi 7:00 pm

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8th of Adar II 5776

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9th of Adar II 5776

ECEC Dad's Bagel Break 9:30 am

Bagels, Learning & Torah 8:45 am

Oneg 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm

Shabbat Service - 5th Grade Siddur Presentation 10:00 am

Ruach Shabbat Service 6:30 pm

Club 56 - Mad Scientist 5:00 pm

Men's Club Bourbon & BBQ 6:00 pm

Sisterhood - Knit & Nosh 9:45 am Gesher - Laser Tag & Arcade

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10th of Adar II 5776

Religious School 9:30 am RS Purim Assembly 10:00 am The Beginnings of Judaism 10:00 am

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11th of Adar II 5776

Kesher, Confirmation & Kivunim 6:45 pm Families Anonymous 7:15 pm

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12th of Adar II 5776

Tai Chi 9:30 am

17th of Adar II 5776 Easter Sunday

Religious School 9:30 am Religious School 3rd Grade Farm Field Trip 9:30 am Religious School 7th grade Family Education Day 9:30 am

13th of Adar II 5776 Erev Purim

Religious School 5:00 pm

ECEC Purim Celebration 9:30 am

Officers Meeting 7:30 pm

HOTTY - Youth Lounge Night 5:30 pm

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14th of Adar II 5776 Purim

Adult Megillah Reading / Lunch & Learn 12:00 pm

Megillah Reading & Shpiel 6:30 pm

Purim Carnival 12:00 PM 27

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18th of Adar II 5776

Kesher & Confirmation 7:00 pm

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19th of Adar II 5776

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20th of Adar II 5776

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15th of Adar II 5776

Shabbat Service 8:00 pm

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16th of Adar II 5776

Bagels, Learning & Torah 8:45 am

Shabbat Service Steinberg/Hegarty Bnai Mitzvah 10:00 am HOTTY - 8th Grade Rush 4:00 pm

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21st of Adar II 5776

Tai Chi 9:30 am Religious School 5:00 pm

Families Anonymous 7:15 pm

Sisterhood - Mah Jongg 9:45 am The Beginnings of Judaism 10:00 am Bonim - Fun on the Farm 12:30 pm Adult Ed - Genealogy 3:00 pm

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News and Happenings from Temple Beth Tikvah

Shalom TBT!! I'm excited to report that our Annual Campaign has continued to inch towards our planned goals but we still have a ways to go. Thanks to the Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation match ($25,000) and our Anonymous donor match ($8500 of $10,000) our totals have grown to over 98,000. While the list of contributors from our congregation continues to grow (see the list below), it falls far short of having even 50% of our family participate. Our goal since day one is to have as many TBT families participate. Financial support comes in many sizes but the significance of having ALL TBT families participate in the Annual Campaign is that these donations benefit all of us and help TBT build for the future. If you are reading my note, that means you care. Please, join the rest of us who have already pledged and give with your heart.

Next time you are at the Temple, please check out our new Annual Campaign thermometers located in the lobby of each entrance.

My daughter , Darrah, was kind enough to model with them!

Jonathan and Allison Agin Barry and Shari Alhadeff Allan and Pam Apple Steven and Teri Astren Brian and Sheri Baker Steven and Sheila Barid Dale and Wendy Bearman Bruce Beck Paul and Anne Beckman Jon and Barbara Berger Harris and Suellen Bergman Josh and Andrea Berman Michael and Jeannine Bernstein Peter Birnbaum David and Robin Bledsoe Scott and Mary Block Todd and Jennifer Boehm Ruben and Margot Braiter Michael and Heather Braun Adam and Adrienne Bruckman Lonnie and Debbie Carter Lois Clymin David and Roberta Coad Michael and Lisa Cohen Michael and Marlene Cohn Steven and Arlene Cohn Mark and Stephanie Craig Renee Davis Gordon and Holli Decker Dan and Laura DeRiemer Mitchell and Dyann Diamond Joseph and Waynah Dunn Rodney and Erika Eberhardt Stuart Farber Elliot and Donna Feller Steven and Amy Fine Steve and Michele Gergans Steve and RoseAnn Gerson Ed and Cindy Getty

Gil and Ellen Ludwig Murray and Sonia Lynn Phyllis Madans Sidney and Lois Malkin Joel and Aviva Margolies Jonathan and Joan Marks Jim and Marsha Mathis David and Jill Mattos Thomas and Marsha McMurrain Howard and Helaine Medoff Gary and Peggy Mendelson

Arthur Gittelman and Marcia Pearl Cary Goldenthal and Lori Shapiro Robert and Cindy Goldstein Michael and Audrey Gordon Harlan and Ivie Graiser Adam and Bobbee Griff Anne Grossman Michael and Anna Gutkin Andrew and Karen Gutman David and Ellen Herold Phil and Suzanne Hurwitz Jamie and Katie Jaffe David and Beth Janes Peter and Sharon Jedel Daniel and Stephanie Joseph Morris and Anna Kagan Douglas and Donna Kallman Jill Kaplan Sidney and Robin Karlin Nancy Kassel Valerie Kassel Jr Howard and Linda Katz Lloyd and Diane Katz Jerry and Marcy Kaufman Jeffrey and Beth Kess Peter Klokow and Ellen Frank Jack and Karen Korshak Steven and Helen Kraus Robert and Karen Kremer Fred and Patricia Landsberg Kenneth Lawler, Jr. and Ginger Glazer

Hal and Jill Leitman Ron and Lindsay Levin Judy Levine Sherwin and Judee Levinson Jeffrey and Ellen Levitz Emily Lewit Gary and Michal Loventhal Hadley and Lisa Lowy

Jonathan Agin , TBT Board of trustees and Fundraising Chair Jlagin1@gmail.com

David and Elisa Siegel Sandy and Nancy Simon Larry and Anne Skal Stuart and Frances Solomon Avi and Erica Stein Terry and Missy Stein Steven and Linda Steinberg Shelby Steinhauer Aaron and Sheila Stieglitz Mathew and Dani Stordy Ronald and Leslie Swichkow Richard Mindel and Barbara Bogartz Rosalind Taranto Mark and Jennifer Mosbacher Steven and Abbe Tobin Bruce Turiansky and Mariann Mamberg Bernie and Gail Natter Mark and Sally Vosk Allison Oreck Bruce and Carol Waldman Ryan and Rachel Palazzo Bruce and Bonnie Walkes Jason and Melanie Pickett Jay Weiner and Rabbi Shuval-Weiner Shirley Plotkin Robert and Ellen Weiner Scott and Rhonda Povlot Ronald and Sheri Weiner Herbert and Bunny Renkin Mark and Debbie Weiss John and Dahlia Restler Scott and Marci Weiss Betty Rickles Doug Wexler & Jane Greenberger Robert and Ellen Rickles Keith and Hedva Wiener Russell and Gailen Rosenberg Jeff Willard and Steve Mahan Harvey and Natine Rosenzweig Mark Williams and Michelle EastonIrving and Doris Rosing Williams Brian and Danielle Rubenstein Todd and Rachel Wilson Kevin and Andrea Rubin Scott and Susan Wynne Mark and Gail Rudel Andrew and Ilana Zalkin Paula Sandfelder Ruth Zeidman Robert and Donna Schacher Seth and Ellen Zimmer Joel and Kathleen Schoenblum Paul and Andra Zolty William and Marjory Segal (as of 2/23) Bart and Kara Segal Tom and Patti Seibold Stacy and Alicia Sher Allan and Pessie Shippel David and Robyn Shippel Carol Shutzberg

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Donations Adult Ed Harlan and Ivie Graiser in memory of Melody Sherry Berger and Bill Makatura, and Mazel Tov to the Griffs on their baby boy Annual Campaign Sandy and Nancy Simon in memory of Abe Berney Jamie and Katie Jaffe in memory of Paula Flink Building Fund Dale and Wendy Bearman in memory of Nora Stein Jim and Renee Berman in memory of Todd Gorlin Dale and Wendy Bearman in memory of Martha Bearman and Ann Eileen Kant Campership/Israel Fund David & Christy Toltzis and Bob & Adele Toltzis in appreciation of Rick Winer Cantor Kassel’s Discretionary Fund Eric and Victoria Stein in appreciation of Cantor Kassel Nancy Broudy in memory of Irving Rothman Ilene Monat Fader in memory of Scott Monat Robert and Adele Toltzis in memory of Joseph Zeidman David & Christy Toltzis and Bob & Adele Toltzis in memory of Ruth Zeidman Nancy Leff in appreciation of Rabbi Shuval-Weiner and Cantor Kassel Ilene Alter-Shapiro in memory of Oscar Alter Emily Lewit in memory of Ruth Frenkel, Michael Lewit, Theresa Olshine and Herbert Olshine Rosalind Taranto in honor of Emily becoming a Bat Mitzvah Betty Rickles in memory of Ruth Zeidman Scott and Nancy Harris in honor of Zoe Harris becoming a Bat Mitzvah Howard and Marcey Alter in memory of Oscar Alter Morray and Susan Scheinfeld in memory of Miriam Belger Caring/Kehillat Chesed Fund Steven and Linda Steinberg in memory of Ruth Zeidman Clifford and Loretta Weiss in memory of Millie Weiss and Sarah Knieberg Mark and Catherine Brickman in memory of Ruth Zeidman Endowment Campaign Mark and Debbie Weiss in memory of Ruth Zeidman Sheryl Blechner wishing a complete recovery to Harvey Rosenzweig General Fund Miriam and Stephen Cole in honor of Zoe Harris becoming a Bat Mitzvah Gilbert and Ellen Ludwig in memory of Abraham Ludwig Joseph and Waynah Dunn in memory of Jacob Dunn Robert and Myra Idol in memory of Jack Schaier William and Marjory Segal in memory of Daniel Leavitt Michael Zalkin Memorial Library Fund Jeffrey and Beth Kess in memory of Lester Mansfield David & Christy, Bob & Adele Toltzis in appreciation of the Caring Committee

Prayerbook Fund Barry and Shari Alhadeff in memory of Milton Kirchheimer Melvyn and Vivian Lapes in memory of Abner Kayser and Eleanor Kayser Preschool Fund Rory and Jenifer Friedman in memory of Shirley Glazer Shafron Rabbi Shuval-Weiner’s Discretionary Fund Book Babes Book Club in memory of Ruth Zeidman Eric and Victoria Stein in appreciation of Rabbi Shuval-Weiner Bruce and Carol Waldman in honor of Leslie Swichkow, Kathy Levin and Lois Malkin helping prepare for your move David and Rebecca Halusic in honor of Levi's baby naming Tom and Patti Seibold in memory of Maxine Gelb Kurtz David & Christy Toltzis and Bob & Adele Toltzis in memory of Ruth Zeidman Sandy and Danna Leff in appreciation of Rabbi Shuval-Weiner and Cantor Kassel Beverly Alter in memory of Oscar Alter Steven and Teri Astren in memory of Ruth Zeidman Ilene Alter-Shapiro in memory of Oscar Alter David and Robin Bledsoe in memory of Roger W. Bledsoe Betty Rickles in memory of Irwin Rickles Margie Aarons in memory of I. Jay Aarons Betty Rickles in honor of Emma Kremer becoming a Bat Mitzvah and wishing Harvey Rosenzweig a speedy recovery David and Ellen Herold in memory of Ruth Zeidman Rosalind Taranto in honor of Emily's Bat Mitzvah Scott and Nancy Harris in honor of Zoe Harris becoming a Bat Mitzvah Howard and Marcey Alter in memory of Oscar Alter Steve and RoseAnn Gerson with prayers for healing and a speedy recovery for Harvey Rosenzweig Rabbi Tam’s Discretionary Fund David & Christy Toltzis and Bob & Adele Toltzis in memory of Ruth Zeidman Steve and RoseAnn Gerson with prayers for healing and a speedy recovery for Arthur Blank Marvin and Trudy Davis in memory of Ruth Rein Religious School Fund Toni and Joel Adler in memory of Gary Leff Neal and Susan Estroff in honor of Emily Stein becoming a Bat Mitzvah Burton and Sara Grossman in memory of Evelyn Grossman Tikkun Olam Fund Jason and Maggie McAuliffe in memory of Paula Flink Mike and Kathy Levin in memory of Bill Makatura, father of Jeanne Schultz Youth Group Fund Todd and Rachel Wilson in honor of the birth of Zachary Griff Steve and RoseAnn Gerson with prayers for healing and a speedy recovery for Lawson Salinas (donations processed through 2/23)

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News and Happenings from Temple Beth Tikvah

SHMOOZE NEWS / KUDOS CORNER

In Memoriam

Thank You to our Amazing Office Volunteers!

Temple Beth Tikvah acknowledges with sorrow the passing of:

Richard Staviss June Wallach Lois Malkin Leslie Swichkow Marsha McMurrain Nancy Simon Marsha Mathis

Paula Flink Mother of Andrew Flink Sherry Norma Wolf Friedman Aunt of Bernice Isaac Bill Makatura Father of Jeanne Schultz

And a shout out to:

Dr. Norm Lichtenfeld Brother of Roberta Goldman

Ilana Zalkin Helen Kraus Amy Siegal Judith Limor for shopping for and preparing TBT onegs in February.

If you would like to help with an oneg, please click here to sign up.

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

ADULT ED sends A BIG Thank You to:

The TBT BUSINESS NETWORK

Robin Karlin Harlan Graiser Steve Cohn Peter Jedel Joanne Cohen

will be sponsoring a Breakfast and Conversation with long-time TBT Member, Business Leader and Bestselling Author,

Scott Weiss Join us on Thursday, April 14 from 7:30 – 9:00am in the Social Hall for

for volunteering to facilitate some of our programs for Adult Education!!! They have each done a fantastic job!!

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And to Fern Soniker for handling the Adult Ed emails and Heather Karlin for handling the "Young Adult" Ed emails.

“A Conversation on Accepting the Challenge of Trusting Leadership” To our Youth Director

Bobbee Griff, and her husband, Adam, and son, Jonathan

on the birth of their son and brother

RSVP to

Zachary Lev

Lindsay@AtlantaRealEstateInsider.com

by April 12th.

born on February 10th

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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 tbtchavurot@gmail.com 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 Long Range Planning Harvey Rosenzweig 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 Rick Winer rsw@drrickwiner.com Security Jay Sausmer jsausmer@gmail.com Seniors Natine Rosenzweig rosen4348@aol.com Sisterhood Robin Bledsoe sisterhoodtbt@gmail.com Social Action Terry Apt Carasick terryshealthyliving@gmail.com Website Development Scott Povlot spovlot@yahoo.com Youth Group Debra Schwartz dls63@bellsouth.net Michal Loventhal loventhalmichal@gmail.com

News and Happenings from Temple Beth Tikvah

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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 Rhonda Povlot Vice President Joe Dunn Treasurer Michael Braun Secretary Mary Block Chairperson, Board of Education

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