March 2019 • Volume 38 • Issue 3
A Reform Congregation Embracing Our Jewish Tradition
This event is brought to TBT with special thanks to the Michael Zalkin Memorial Library Fund
Join us for a special Musical Event featuring
Feliza and Or Zohar Friday, April 5 & Saturday, April 6 Feliza & Rabbi Or Zohar are composers and performers of sacred music. Rabbi Zohar has served the Atlanta Sister City region of Yochneam-Meggido as spiritual leader for the growing reform movement in Israel. Feliza and Rabbi Zohar tour internationally, sharing their music, teachings and life experiences. Feliza & Or have released two albums, Lev Tahor (2007) and Mikolot Mayim (2016), and a songbook of their original melodies, Feliza & Or Zohar Sacred Music (2018, Vol. 1). In the past 2 years they have visited more than 30 congregations in North America as musicians and scholars in residence. They featured their music at the 2017 URJ Biennial, and will feature their music in 2019 both at the CCAR and Hava Nashira conventions.
Friday, April 5 6:30 PM: Feliza and Rabbi Or Zohar will bring their unique musical style to the TBT bimah during the Ruach Shabbat Service
Saturday, April 6 10:00 AM: Rabbi Zohar and Zameret Feliza will join Rabbi Shuval-Weiner and Cantor Kassel in continual celebration of Shabbat 12:30 PM: Rabbi Zohar will teach at the Rabbi’s Table 7:00 PM: Havdallah & Musical Concert Free and open to the greater Atlanta Community
News & Happenings from Temple Beth Tikvah
Jenny Korsen announces Retirement! ''Now Moses was a very humble man, more humble than anyone else on the face of the earth'' (Num 12:3) Of the many personality traits attributed to the Biblical hero Moses, he is most beloved for the a havah humility that he displayed over the course of his lifetime. As he led the Israelite people through the wilderness lo those 40 years, we are taught of how he protected the people, guided them with his good counsel, advocated on behalf of their causes and assisted every soul in securing their place within Kenesst Yisrael, the holy community of Israel. After serving the people for many years, at the tender age of 120 years, the time arrived for him to rest and to pass on the baton to the next one who would take his place. And the people cried, and the honored him for all that he had done for them. Since January of 1996 Jenny Korsen has served as the bookkeeper of our Temple Beth Tikvah community. Caring for the varied souls that have sojourned over the years with this sacred congregation. A few weeks ago Jenny shared with me and Temple president Rhonda Povlot her decision to retire. Although we knew this day would one day arrive, actually hearing those words, makes us all reflect on how much of what TBT is, is actually due to this quiet unassuming woman who has celebrated our joys, held our sorrows and quietly advocated for us through the tough times, always striving to make sure that TBT remained a safe haven against the storms that batter. Already, beautiful messages are flooding in sharing many of the same sentiments “we are not sure what we’ll all do without her beautiful presence and calming voice on the other end of the telephone.” Fortunately for us all, Jenny won’t be leaving TBT. She and her beloved spouse Dave will finally have the luxury of joining their children in the pews at Shabbat and holiday services, as well as celebrating all the future simchas awaiting their grandchildren as they thrive and grow here as a family at TBT. Out of gratitude for all the years of her service to Temple Beth Tikvah we invite the community to join us at 6:30 on Friday evening May 3 for our Ruach Shabbat service, and a very special TBT Oneg Shabbat in Jenny’s honor. Please come and share your good wishes for her happy retirement. Again, we are most grateful for Jenny’s time with us as part of the TBT staff and we now look forward to many years ahead celebrating all of life’s blessings with Jenny, Dave and the entire Korsen family. For more than 23 years, I have so enjoyed working and connecting with our Temple Beth Tikvah families, but it is time for me to move on to a new chapter in my life. I have recently shared with the Rabbi and Rhonda Povlot my decision to retire. Officially, I will be leaving my position at the end of April, but I will be available to assist the new person in order to make the transition a smooth one. My years at TBT have given me so many great memories to treasure, and it has been the wonderful clergy, my coworkers and the congregation that have made the years here so memorable. I cannot express jut how much I will miss everyone. Dave and I will remain members and stay a part of this special community.
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NOTES FROM CANTOR KASSEL
TBT Purim Events 5779
March 20— 7:00 PM Purim Shpiel March 21—11:30 AM Megillah Reading March 24—12:00 PM Purim Carnival
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CONGREGATIONAL LEARNING—SUSAN COSDEN “When Adar enters, joy increases.” - Babylonian Talmud, Ta’anit 29a On Thursday, March 7 and Friday, March 8 we celebrate Rosh Chodesh Adar 2, the month of Purim, in which joy increases. For the entire month of Adar 2 we are invited or commanded, depending on your belief system, to be silly and joyous. It is a time when we are to have parties and tell jokes. It is a time when, not just on Purim but throughout the month, we do silly things and wear costumes. That is why Munchkin Shabbat on March 8 is Backwards Shabbat and religious school on March 10 is Pajama Day. Purim itself is a time when we do things the opposite of what we normally do - make noise in the sanctuary, be silly with prayers, dress up like other people, and for some, celebrate more than usual. Adar and Purim is the Jewish time to cut loose, similar to Mardi Gras and Halloween. Most religions offer a time in the year to officially do this because joy is important in our lives. Not only does religion bring an official time to rejoice but the new analysis from the Pew Research Center found that “regular participation in a religious community” was linked to greater happiness for people in the US and in many other countries. Yes, a recent Pew study says that dues paying members of congregations who engage with their religious community at least once a month are happier than those who are inactive or unaffiliated. To be specific it says that “more than one-third of actively religious U.S. adults (36%) describe themselves as very happy compared with just a quarter of both inactive and unaffiliated Americans.” There were no examples where actively religious people were significantly less happy than inactive or unaffiliated people. There may be many reasons for the impact of religion, in our case Judaism, on happiness. According to various happiness researchers, long term happiness can be achieved through four different steps: a sense of belonging; having meaning and purpose in your life; the stories we tell ourselves; and awe, wonder, and radical amazement. Judaism provides us with the tools for all of these. Judaism and specifically being a member of Temple Beth Tikvah can provide us with a sense of belonging. As the old joke goes, “Saba, why do you go to services? Well, Irving goes to services to talk to God. I go to services to talk to Irving.” When we attend services regularly we make friends with those who are in attendance, supporting each other as we share names for the Mi Sheberach (healing) list and the Kaddish (mourners) list and celebrating with each other when we share “for these things I am grateful.” When we join an affinity group, the softball team, or an adult education class we have the opportunity to connect with people who have a similar interest or hobby. Volunteering at TBT may be one of the ways you find meaning and purpose in your life. For some of you, the Jewish value of tikkun olam, repairing the world, may be your mission and purpose in life. For others of you, helping people make connections to one another in Sisterhood, Men’s Club, HOTTY, or our membership committee may bring meaning and purpose in your life. If teaching others adds meaning and purpose in your life, please reach out to me! The stories we tell ourselves are how we frame our experiences. The month of Adar helps frame our view of the world and the story of Esther. Saying the prayer Elohai Neshamah reminds us each morning that we are fortunate to have this day and that we start it with a clean soul and a clean sheet, that what we did in the past is behind us. Knowing the Jewish phrase, “this too shall pass” helps us get through harder moments in our lives and still recognize all the gifts we still have during those challenging moments. Temple Beth Tikvah regularly celebrates awe, wonder, and radical amazement in the world. We are here to guide and support you in your journey of finding awe, wonder, and radical amazement and searching for meaningful ways to show that appreciation. In the end, that is what Adar is all about, we celebrate and rejoice because life is a gift. We give mishloach manot, gifts to our family and friends, because community adds joy in our life. We give metanot l’evyonim, gifts for those in need, because we are grateful for what we have and it adds meaning and purpose and therefore joy to the holiday to help others. We hear the Megillah of Esther being read because it helps us frame that experience. In the spirit of adding meaning to the month and celebrating community, and to prepare for Adar 2, Sisterhood and Adult Education will be sponsoring our Rosh Chodesh Adar 2 Women’s Circle on Tuesday, March 5 at 7:30 pm. May the month of Adar 2 bring you joy and happiness, meaning and community, wow and awe.
-Susan Cosden
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CONGREGATIONAL LEARNING—ELEMENTARY, TEEN & FAMILY EDUCATION Third Grade Shabbat
Fourth Grade Family Education Day
Please make note….
Friday, March 1st 6:30 PM
Exploring the joy of Adar
Kesher and Kivinium
Sunday, March 3 9:30 am
Monday, March 4th Regular Day of School
SAVE THE DATE!!
Sixth Grade Shabbat nd
Friday, March 22 8:00 PM
April 14th 5th Grade Family Education Day
**No longer a parent night**
March 10—11:00 AM Last Day to order for Mishloach Manot March 24— 10:00 AM Special Religious School Concert with Jewish Rock Radio’s Eliana Light 12:00 PM Purim Carnival
CHILDREN UNDER 5 YEARS Mommy and Me!*
ECEC Dates to Remember
Thursdays at 9:45 am March 7, 14, 21 and 28 For more info, education@bethtikvah.com
Friday March 1: Dad’s Bagel Break and Family Shabbat; 9:15 AM
*for children under 2. Moms, dads, or grandparents welcome. Free of charge
Munchkin Shabbat—Wear your clothes backwards, inside out or both!
Monday, March 4: Parent/Teacher Conferences, No School Friday, March 22: Purim Celebration with parents 9:45—11. We will welcome Shabbat and have our Purim costume parade, sing songs and make mishloach manot (Purim baskets)!
Friday, March 8th 5:30 PM Dinner 6:30 PM Services
**Please make note** Family Retreat at Camp Coleman
Make Believe or Make it Real
Rescheduled
Sunday, March 3
October 25—27, 2019
9:45 am—TBT playground 5
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A MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT It’s Ok to Take off the Mask! With the festival of Purim just around the corner, it reminds us of joy and fun as well as laughter and even a few drinks if we choose. It is also not ironic that I have been thinking more and more about “Masks”. We all wear them and not just at Purim. We change them so much and so habitually we don’t even notice. We have done it for so long. I seem to wear them more often when I want to avoid being vulnerable, or out of fear, or out of shame or when facing painful truths, but mostly out of fear. Close your eyes and picture a world where no one cared what type car you drove, your job title, your clothing label, your GPA, your income status but rather what difference you made in the world. Can you feel the difference in your ability to breathe? But unfortunately, this isn’t our reality because many of us do care. We all try to “fit in.” Even Esther, who eventually stood up to Haman, changed her name because she too, wanted to be like everyone else. If God wanted us all to fit in and conform, then we would all be exactly the same. We would all look the same, have the same talents and skills, and share the same beliefs and thoughts. Honestly, the world would be so boring! There would be very little beauty. Does all nature look the same? Does every butterfly? We are each different in our own unique way. We are made in Gods image– B’Tzelem Elohim. We have all become so accustomed to seeing the world through such a small and yes, arrogant lens that we forget that God’s vision and view is far more vast. Perhaps we too should broaden our view. We have also learned through Torah to care about making a difference in the world which allows us to create a balance between the secular world and the spiritual world and balance our “masks”. How do you feel about the different masks you wear? Do you feel authentic? Do you feel like you can truly be yourself? No matter the social situation? Did Queen Esther feel the same? Wearing a mask is such a drain on our bodies, minds and souls. Becoming and being the authentic self who the Divine created us to be when breathing our soul into us would be so freeing. What if we gathered everyone we knew from family, friends, co workers and acquaintances and said “It’s ok. I accept you as you are even with your faults.” Would the masks fall away? Often, we all fear taking away the masks and showing vulnerability makes us weak, however the reality is, it only makes us stronger. At least it did for Queen Esther. Let us all be like Queen Esther and bravely remove our masks to be our true authentic selves. Chag Purim!
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YOUTH GROUP Our last few HOTTY events haven’t been anything extraordinary – in December we went out to dinner and then to a comedy show at the Basement Theater. Our February event was broomball – picture hockey on ice but in your sneakers and with brooms instead of hockey sticks. The HOTTYites had fun, played around, laughed and mostly just hung out with one another. Here is what I did find meaningful about those events – the HOTTYites laughing and smiling. Look at the pictures BELOW, you can see their faces! But why is that such a big deal? Teens’ lives today are tough – tougher than when I (or their parents) were growing up. They take AP classes as freshmen; it’s not uncommon for them to be up until 1 or 2am finishing homework on any given night; to get into UGA they need to demonstrate that they are more impressive than their friends; the places that they used to find safe don’t feel that way anymore. Our teens are overworked, stressed, anxious, and scared. So, going back to the comedy show and broomball…at one point during each of these events I sat back and watched our teens – for a night they were able to forget about all of that, leave their worries and anxieties somewhere else, and just have fun, sing, cheer, be goofy, and laugh with their friends. That is the true power of youth group. Yes, I hope that I am helping to teach our teens to be responsible and accountable, compassionate and caring people, and the future leaders. But, providing them a space and a place where they can feel safe, a time to enjoy living in the moment and being with their friends -that’s what makes youth group such a unique and incredible experience!
Congratulations to the next NFTY-SAR region Religious & Cultural VP, Leah Faupel and Membership VP, Abby Limor! We are so proud of you!! HERE’S WHAT’S COMING UP! March 1 – 3rd Grade Shabbat and Pizza & Movie March 6 – HOTTY Lounge Night
March 9 – HOTTY’s Camp Jenny Bingo Fundraiser March 9 – NFTY678 Hawks Game March 25 – HOTTY Board Parent-Candidate Interest Meeting April 10 – HOTTY Lounge Night April 12-14 – NFTY-SAR Spring Kallah April 27 – HOTTY Elections & Dive-In Movie April 28 – NFTY678 Iron Chef
Find out what’s happening!!
HOTTY Remind101 text updates:
HOTTY Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/groups/TBT.HOTTY/
text @826ef3 to 81010 TBT YOUTH Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/groups/BethTikvahYouth/
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YOUTH GROUP EVENTS
HOTTY Participates in the 2019 NFTY Convention Dallas, TX
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UPCOMING PASSOVER EVENTS Please make note: Friday, April 19—1st Night of Passover—there will be NO SHABBAT SERVICES. Thursday, April 11:
Friday, April 26:
7:00 PM - Sisterhood Seder
No ECEC
Friday, April 19:
Office Closed
No Friday night Service
10:00 AM Yizkor Service
Office closes at Noon NO ECEC Saturday, April 20: 10:00 AM Shabbat Services 6:00 PM TBT Second Night Seder
A MESSAGE FROM OUR SISTERHOOD PRESIDENT Hello all! Hard to believe we are approaching March and already we are experiencing gorgeous Atlanta spring days! Sunday February 24th was one such day, and thanks to Leslie Swichkow, Robin Bledsoe and Barbara Feinberg we were able to “clean up” a portion of Coleman Road. We sported yellow reflector vests, large orange garbage bags and off we went!!! It was as much fun as one would expect picking up trash, but we got to yenta along the way while getting our steps in. Here’s what is coming up for Sisterhood and the Temple at large: If you haven’t already done so, please sign up for this Saturday’s TBT Talent Show….it will be loads of fun. Sisterhood is baking hamantaschen on two dates: Sunday March 17 th at 9:30am and Tuesday March 19 at 7:00 pm. No experience necessary!!!! I PROMISE THAT BY THE TIME YOU LEAVE THIS SESSION, YOU WILL BE AND EXPERT!! Please sign up asap, we need as many helpers as we can get!! th
Sisterhood’s Annual Women’s Seder on Thursday April 11th , Evite is coming!!!! Please save the date for this evening of inspiration. You don’t want to miss this!! Sisterhood’s Closing Event on Sunday May 19th-details will be coming soon. Religious School has ended for the summer already, so NO EXCUSES, you will not want to miss this fabulous program!! Ongoing: Sisterhood is co-sponsoring a program with Adult Education: Rosh Chodesh: A Women’s Circle. Upcoming dates: March 5th, April 9th, May 7th and June 4th. Wine and light refreshments will be served and this program is open to all!!! Please consider joining us for interesting topics and lively discussion. See page 10 for more information. As always, if you have an idea for a program, please let me know. We have some great things in the works. See you at TBT!!
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SISTERHOOD EVENTS
Join Sisterhood on March 17th and 19th for Hamentashen Baking!
3/17 from 9:30 am–12:00 pm & 3/19 from 7:00-9:30 pm in the TBT kitchen. We will be baking for the upcoming TBT Purim events. RSVP via the evites sent out in February!
TBT Adult Education and Sisterhood Present: Rosh Chodesh—A Woman’s Circle
Rosh Chodesh is the celebration 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 calf. As a reward, God gave them an extra holy day each month, free from work. Each Month the women of TBT will gather to explore the issues women care about most, such as body image, friendship, relationships, family and more. Our themes will be based on each Jewish month and will be explored through discussions, arts & crafts, creative ritual, games, drama, cooking and more. The program will be held on the Tuesdays, closest to Rosh Chodesh from 7:30—9:00 PM at TBT. March 5, April 9, May 7, June 4. Wine and light refreshments will be served. Open to all. Sign up at www.bethtikvah.com
Did you know that on the third Friday of the month anyone with a birthday or anniversary will have the opportunity to be called to the bimah to be blessed? Please email kim@bethtikvah.com or call 770-642-0434 10
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B’NAI MITZVAH Karley Brielle Gotlin will be called to the Torah as a Bat Mitzvah on March 9, 2019. Karley is the daughter of Greg and Melissa Gotlin and sister to Zoe, the granddaughter of Ronald and Susan Gotlin and Bernard and Gayle Kranz, and great granddaughter to Rita Brody. Karley is in 7th grade at Autrey Mill Middle School in Johns Creek. Since Karley was seven, she has been playing club soccer with Concorde Fire and is excited to be selected to play in the Atlanta JCC Maccabi Games this summer. Karley is a member of the National Charity League, a mother-daughter organization that lasts from 7th—12th grade. Through this organization, Karley and her mom commit their time to community service, leadership development and cultural experiences. During the past year, they have volunteered with numerous organizations including Meals by Grace, Ronald McDonald House, Special Pops Tennis, FurKids and the Drake House. As part of Karley’s mitzvah project, she has raised money for one child to go to Camp Braveheart for a week through the camp scholarship and 25 backpacks are being filled with all the supplies the counselors need. Camp Braveheart is a Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta summer camp program specifically for children who have a have had a heart transplant or congenital heart defect like Karley. In her free time, Karley loves to spend lots of time with friends and family and is so thankful for everyone that will be coming from near and far for supporting and celebrating this very important milestone. In addition, Karley would like to extend a special thank you to Rabbi Shuval-Weiner and Cantor Kassel for preparing her for her Bat Mitzvah.
MAZAL TOV Jacqueline Sarah Schemo is engaged
Carrie and Andy Bickwit are
to Aaron Isaac Schuett. The couple
pleased to announce the
live in Austin, TX. They will be married on May 26, 2019.
If you have a simcha to share— Let’s Kvell together!! Contact Kim at kim@bethtikvah.com, so we may share your good blessings!
engagement of their son, Kyle Bickwit to Cecile Riker of Dacula, GA.
Welcome to our new members! Barry Steinberg &
Jill Leitman
Aaron Stieglitz
Peter Hartog
Marsha Mathis
Aaron Frank
Dyann Diamond
Lisa Goodman
Terri Cohen
Gretchen & Ezra Greenbride
Mark Greenspan
Noah Diamond Men’s Club Pole Chainsaw
CHAVUROT / AFFINITY GROUPS Calling all families with preschool age and elementary age children! New affinity groups (chavurahs) are forming for families with children in these age groups. Enjoy getting to know fellow congregants in a smaller group while celebrating things like Shabbat, Jewish holidays, and other life cycle events with new friends.
If interested, contact Donna Goldenberg at donnagoldenberg0@gmail.com or Jamie Burak at burake22@comcast.net.
Bridge Club Meets at 1:00 PM on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month. Contact Bonnie at
onnie.walkes@gmail.com
Foodie’s next event is Saturday, April 13th
Osteria Mattone; Roswell The Unseen Force Flowing
Through the Universe Tuesday mornings 9:30 Great for flexibility, balance and lowering stress. This informal group meets for a full practice. Open to new, curious and experienced practitioners. No RSVP required. 11
Meditation Circle Next Event: Thursday, March 7th at 7:30 pm Shalom Meditation, Letting in Divine Peace Contact Carol Lipinsky, bounceroo@bellsouth.net
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ADULT EDUCATION Zionist Salon
Senior Luncheon
Hosted by Gene Carasick; Led by Rabbi Tam
Monday, March 11
10:00 —11:15 am Sunday Mornings
12:00 PM
March 10, 17, 24 and April 14, 28
Guest Speaker: Sheri Schwartz, JF&CS
Discussion on topics covered in JPS Anthology of Jewish Thought: The Zionist Ideas; Visions for a Jewish Homeland-Then, Now, Tomorrow; By Professor Gil Troy There are six major schools of thought on what is Zionism. This salon will focus on the variety of voices past & present engaged in the on-going dialogue of what it means to be a Zionist and how that interpretation impacts how one views the political, moral and social culture of the Jewish state of modern Israel.
RSVP to Steve Mahan smahan206bc@yahoo.com or call the office at 770-642-0434
No prior knowledge is needed to join the conversation. The book & Salon is free, however a $30/person suggested donation to TBT Adult Education fund is appreciated.
From Abraham to us: Who are we? Why do What we do? Thursday evenings 7:00 —8:15 PM March 14, 21, 28 & April 4 The Great Jewish Migration: From Haran to Jerusalem. Jewish Peoplehood L’Chayim- The Jewish way of celebrating Life Another Holiday? Foundations of the Jewish Holidays If we are the People of the Book, what are our Great Jewish Books? **Must RSVP Minimum of 6 are required for this class Instructors: Rabbi Shuval-Weiner and Susan Cosden Foundations of Christianity
BYO Lunch Megillah Reading
March 13 and March 27
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Thursday March 21 11:30-1:00
12:00—1:30 PM Led by Executive Pastor, Reverend Lyndsay Lee Slocum from Roswell Presbyterian Church
Come for our 4th annual Adult Megillah reading. Wear a funny hat or wig. Bring a dairy or plant based lunch and fulfill the Mitzvah of hearing the Megillah read cover to cover.
In Foundations of Christianity we will explore the formation of the early Christian church. We work our way through the New Testament beginning with Jesus and then move into the early church of the first and second centuries. We will also look at some key Christian doctrine and how those beliefs are played out in Christian worship and, ideally, in Christian living.
Adult beverages and Hamantashen will be plentiful!
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ANNUAL CAMPAIGN Our Annual Campaign is well underway. TBT’s Annual Giving Campaign remains the backbone of a strong financial base for our congregation. While dues and tuition help pay for the much of the cost to run the synagogue, we also rely on philanthropic annual gifts from TBT congregants. These gifts allow us to provide wonderful programming and engagement opportunities for our congregational community. Please join us on our journey to 100% community participation in our Temple’s Annual Giving Campaign.
(pledges as of 2/25/19)
To those who have already pledged their gift to Temple Beth Tikvah, we say Todah Rabbah—thank you! -Mark Rudel, Chair, Fundraising Committee
Andy and Julie Aaronson
Michael and Anna Gutkin
Anthony Rosenberg
Barry and Shari Alhadeff
Scott and Nancy Harris
Russell and Gailen Rosenberg
Pam Alterman Lee and Ellen Altschuler
Sam and Alice Herndon David and Ellen Herold
Harvey and Natine Rosenzweig Brian and Danielle Rubenstein
Allan and Pam Apple
Michael and Kim Hirsch
Kevin and Andrea Rubin
Barry and Beth Asher
David and Beth Janes
Mark and Gail Rudel
Steve and Teri Astren
Peter and Sharon Jedel
Robert and Donna Schacher
Steven and Sheila Barid Dale and Wendy Bearman
Daniel and Stephanie Joseph Jeffrey and Beth Kess
Caryn Schilstra Joel and Kathleen Schoenblum
Bruce Beck
Sharon Khoury
William and Terry Schwartz
Paul and Anne Beckman
Jeff and Cindy Klein
Bart and Kara Segal
Michael and Jeannine Bernstein
Marc and Deborah Klein
William and Majory Segal
Bernice Bickwit Peter and Linda Birnbaum
Sam and Wendy Klein Peter Klokow and Ellen Frank
David Shapiro and Ilene Alter-Shapiro Ira and Brenda Share
Sheryl Blechner
Karen Korshak
Stacy and Alicia Sher
David and Robin Bledsoe
Steven and Helen Kraus
David and Elisa Siegel
Scott and Mary Block
Scott and Sheryl Lasky
Sandy and Nancy Simon
Adam and Adrienne Bruckman Gene Carasick and Terry Apt Carasick
Hal and Jill Leitman Mike and Kathy Levin
Stuart and Frances Solomon Fern Soniker
Jerome and Margie Cohen
Judy Levine
Richard and Susan Staviss
Michael and Marlene Cohn
Melvin and Tobi Levine
Eric and Victoria Stein
Steve and Arlene Cohn
Ronald and Jennifer Levine
Steven and Linda Steinberg
Carole Crenshaw Marvin and Trudy Davis
Emily Lewit Gary and Michal Loventhal
Aaron and Sheila Stieglitz Mathew and Dani Stordy
Renee Davis
Hadley and Lisa Lowy
Ronald and Leslie Swichkow
Dan and Laura DeRiemer
Gilbert and Ellen Ludwig
Donald and Marilyn Tam
Charles and Lynne Dhuyvetter
Murray and Sonia Lynn
Rosalind Taranto
Joseph and Waynah Dunn William and Susan Farina
Phyllis Madans Sidney and Lois Malkin
Steven and Abbe Tobin David and Christine Toltzis
Elliot and Donna Feller
Joel and Aviva Margolies
Mark and Sally Vosk
Aaron and Amy Frank
Jonathan and Helene Masor
Bruce and Bonnie Walkes
Steve and RoseAnn Gerson
Jim and Marsha Mathis
Jay Weiner and Alexandria Shuval-Weiner
Ed and Cindy Getty Glenn Goldberg and Linda Leibowitz
Howard and Helaine Medoff Evan and Missi Mermelstein
Robert and Ellen Weiner Clifford and Loretta Weiss
Marshall and Roberta Goldman
Scott and Lisa Morchower
Mark and Debbie Weiss
Robert and Cindy Goldstein
Ted and Melanie Nathan
Douglas Wexler and Jane Greensberger
Michael and Audrey Gordon Harlan and Ivie Graiser
Bernie and Gail Natter Keira Oseroff
Jeffrey Willard and Steve Mahan Herbert and Marsha Williams
Mark and Karen Greenspan
Marcia Pearl
Mark Williams and Michelle Easton-Williams
Trey and Lesly Gregory
Shirley Plotkin
Todd and Rachel Wilson
Burton and Sara Grossman
Scott and Rhonda Povlot
Andrew and Ilana Zalkin
Dick Grosswald
Robert and Ellen Rickles
Seth and Ellen Zimmer
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Donations
(donations
received as of 2/22/19)
ANNUAL CAMPAIGN 2018/2019 Matthew and Dani Stordy in memory of Linda Stordy Joe and Waynah Dunn in memory of Jacob Dunn BUILDING FUND Andy Berke and Family in memory of Herbert Berke CANTORS FUND Bob and Adele Toltzis in memory of Joe Zeidman David and Christy Toltzis in memory of Arthur Toltzis Steve and Arlene Cohn in memory of Arnold Cohn William and Marjorie Segal in appreciation of the Baby Naming Ellen and David Herold in memory of Sarah Bickwit Ilene Monat Fader in memory of Scott Monat Betty Rickles in honor of Cantor Patti Linsky’s concert Josh and Natalya Cutler in appreciation of Cantor Kassel Steve and Linda Steinberg in appreciation of Cantor Kassel Allan and Pam Apple in honor of Cantor Kassel Jeffrey Willard and Steve Mahan ECEC/Preschool FUND Belle Kulkin in memory of Morris Richman
GENERAL FUND Bart and Kara Segal in memory of Elaine Segal Emily Lewit in memory of Michael Lewit, Theresa Olshine, Ruth Frenkel, Herbert Olshine Myra and Robert Idol in memory of Jack Schaier Marc and Sandi Solow in honor of Ellen Rickles Birthday
RABBI SHUVAL-WEINER DISC. FUND Terri Cohen in memory of Mel Haskins Marilyn Nussbaum in memory of Jacob Nussbaum David and Paula Bryman in appreciation of Rabbi Shuval-Weiner, Becky Sullivan and Kim Weindorf Alan and Micki Gardner in appreciation of Rabbi Shuval-Weiner, Becky Sullivan and Kim Weindorf Frank Mutnick in appreciation of Rabbi Shuval-Weiner, Becky Sullivan and Kim Weindorf Bette Bryman in appreciation of Rabbi Shuval-Weiner, Becky Sullivan and Kim Weindorf Josh and Natalya Cutler in appreciation of Rabbi Shuval-Weiner Steve and Teri Astren in memory of Terese David Cohen Allan and Pam Apple in honor of Rabbi Shuval-Weiner
SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP FUND David and Christy Toltzis in memory of Joseph Zeidman TORAH FUND Cliff and Loretta Weiss in memory of Sarah Knieberg and Millie Weiss YOUTH GROUP FUND Donnie and Caren Fox in memory of Irv Fox
RELIGIOUS SCHOOL ENRICHMENT FUND Barry and Hassia Levin in memory of Terese Cohen KEHILLAT CHESED/CARING FUND Gary and Jodi Kapan in memory of Theodore Kaplan Gordon and Holli Decker in memory of Harriet Decker Levi Doug and Mollie Robbins in memory of Bernard Swichkow MICHAEL ZALKIN MEMORIAL LIBRARY FUND Beth and Jeffrey Kess in memory of Lester Mansfield PRAYER BOOK FUND Shari and Barry Alhadeff in memory of Milton Kircheimer Rick and Wendy Winer in memory of Dr. Herbert and Phyllis Winer
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KEHILAT / CHESED
Every Monday at TBT 7:15 pm—8:30 PM
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Temple Beth Tikvah extends a hearty Mazel Tov to
Marsha Mathis
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.
2019 Recipient of MACoM’s Mitzvah for the Mikvah Award
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In Memoriam Temple Beth Tikvah acknowledges with sorrow the passing of:
Jack Perling
May God console you among all the May God console you among all of 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 celebrating 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 Susan Cosden Director of Congregational Learning
Rhonda Povlot President Wendy Klein Vice President Tony Rosenberg Vice President Andrea Rubin Vice President Joe Dunn Treasurer Caryn Schilstra Secretary Beth Asher Chairperson, Board of Education
Get Involved! TBT Committees and Chairpersons Budget & Finance Karen Korshak karcpa@comcast.net
Human Resources Seth Zimmer sz4941@att.com
Ritual Rick Winer rsw@drrickwiner.com
Camp/Israel Scholarship Marcia Haber marciahaber@yahoo.com Chavurot/Affinity Groups Donna Goldenberg donnagoldenberg0@gmail.com
Kehillat Chesed (Caring) Leslie Swichkow lswichkow@comcast.net Library Ilana Zalkin ilanaz@att.net
Security Jay Sausmer jsausmer@gmail.com Seniors Steve Mahan smahan206bc@yahoo.com
College Outreach Helaine Medoff helainemedoff@gmail.com Communications Marlene Cohn marlene@thecohns.us
Membership Recruitment & Retention Jill Leitman jaarons2@yahoo.com Rachel Wilson rachelw65@gmail.com
Sisterhood Ilana Zalkin sisterhoodtbt@gmail.com Social Action/Social Justice Dalia Faupel d2faupel@gmail.com Lori Goldstrom lorigoldst@att.net
Family Promise Tony Rosenberg trosenberg860@gmail.com Philanthropy Mark Rudel mrudel2018@gmail.com House Ted Nathan tnathan@baldwinscheduling.com
Men’s Club Peter Hartog althazyr@gmail.com Mark Greenspan greenspanfamily@bellsouth.net Nominating Committee Wendy Klein Wendy.klein.hr@gmail.com
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Website Development Scott Povlot spovlot@yahoo.com Youth Group youth@tbt.com