March 2012 Kol Tikvah Newsletter

March 2012 • Volume 26 • Issue 3

A Reform Congregation Embracing Our Jewish Tradition

It’s “Election Year” for Prime Minister of Persia!

A Look Inside Our Gates Purim and Ruach Shabbat Cover Fridays with Friends Page 2

Purim Service, Megillah Reading & Shpiel Wednesday, March 7 at 7:00 p.m.

Nominating Committee Announcement Page 3

Live News Interviews—spiced with music!

Women’s Interfaith Group Page 3

1) What does VASHTI have to say about her ex… the King, and his influence on the outcome of the election?

2) Who are the casino-based SUPER PACS promoting Haman?

3) Should Medicare cover the cost of the “gallows?”

4) What secret weapon (bad choice of words) does Mordecai have?

5) What did Esther really serve at the fancy banquet?

Youth for Yokneam Page 5 B’nai Mitzvah Page 6 Rosh Chodesh Group Page 7 Hunger Walk with Social Action Committee Page 7 Seniors Luncheon Page 10 Bucket Projects Campaign Page 11 Donations Page 12 Schmooze News & Kudos Corner Page 12

News & Happenings from Temple Beth Tikvah

The Torah of Purim I admit it…Purim is a hard holiday for me.

The silliness and costumes, the liberties we take are a little too risky for me. I like calm and controlled. I have a hard time with the creative, free-spirited spiels that Purim invites.

respond. She doesn’t want to do it. She doesn’t want to reveal that she is one of “them.” Yet, in a tremendous act of courage, she strategically reveals that Haman is plotting the extermination of her own people. Good for her! She stood up. But look at how long it took.

But the Torah of Purim…I get that!

I think the Scroll of Esther is the ultimate Diaspora Jewish story, challenging our sensibilities about blending in and fitting in, rather than truly belonging to a meaningful community. It makes so much sense now, to consider how we put on these masks to celebrate Purim when, really all along, the story is about our ancestors and ourselves wearing masks. Can Purim be the time when we take them off and reveal our true selves the way Esther does? It might take time…we can’t really fault her for being afraid of revealing her authentic self.

But once she does, she changes the world.

I get it because it is our story... the ultimate Diaspora story.

When Rabbi Mark Borovitz was here last month, teaching about addiction and hopelessness, he said that the Jewish response is to see ourselves in our own texts. Can we see ourselves in the Torah? Of course we can!

Esther sees a job vacancy and wants to apply. She finds herself in the role of queen, but when she is looking to achieve this Persian title, she hides her real name, Hadassah, and uses Esther. While some say that Esther is of Persian origin (from the goddess Ishtar), the Hebrew suggests something grander. The Hebrew verb connected to Esther, or Ester, is L’hastir – “to be hidden.” It is fascinating to consider some of the meanings in this.

Esther hides her true identity as she lives in the Diaspora of Persia (today: Iran). She represses who she is and doesn’t use her Hebrew name (Hadassah means “myrtle” – a part of the Land of Israel).

I love the Torah of Purim – let’s take off our masks and seek to be known. Let’s come together in fun to build a community where everyone can belong without any more masks.

The other most significant ultimate truth in the Scroll of Esther (for me) is that word – L’hastir – to be hidden.

God’s name isn’t mentioned once in the Megillah/Scroll.

Not once. Does that mean God isn’t present? Of course not… It means that God, too, is hidden. Not absent. Not AWOL. But hidden. The famous Chasidic story helps us understand why this is so: The Kotzker Rebbe was once asked: “Where does God dwell?” He answered, “God dwells wherever we let God in.”

I think that her experience can resonate with a lot of America’s Jews. We feel strongly about being Jewish but sometimes have a hard time expressing it outwardly.

While past generations might have changed their ethnic names to American ones, we might be more willing to be identified than as Jews than Esther or earlier Jewish immigrants, yet our drive to blend in is just as profound as Esther’s.

This Purim, let us celebrate life with joy, let us strengthen our community by making sure everyone can feel like they belong (not just fit in) by removing the masks that are attempts to protect us. Let us be together, feel together, and laugh together…even at ourselves. How liberating might that be!

Remember, as Haman, the Purim story’s antagonist and ultimate enemy of the Jews of Persia, plots the annihilation of the Jews of Persia, Esther is reluctant to

Rabbi Fred Greene

Save the Date!

Fridays With Friends April 20, 2012 Don't Be Left Out! 2

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NOMINATING COMMITTEE ANNOUNCEMENT Per TBT’s Constitution, the Nominating Committee is required to request that the Congregation submit write-in candidates for Officers and members of the Board of Trustees. Last month, we requested your recommendations.

“Sixty (60) days prior to the Annual Meeting, the Nominating Committee shall request any nominations by petition from the Congregation. This request is to be published in the bulletin. All nominations by petition must be separate for each position. Each petition must be signed by twenty-five (25) voting members of the Congregation and must also be signed by the voting member who has petitioned. No more than one (1) petition shall be submitted for any one member. All petitions must be submitted within forty-five (45) days prior to the election.”

As a result, if you have any write-in candidates, please do as instructed above and email Andy Goldstrom at agoldstrom87@hotmail.com no later than March 31, 2012.

Thank you.

Andy Goldstrom and Bart Schwartz Co-Chairs, Nominating Committee

The Women’s Interfaith Group Presents the movie:

“Arranged” A delightful movie about a Muslim and Jewish girl in NYC who become friends under unusual circumstances.

Please join us at Temple Beth Tikvah along with The Roswell Masjid, St. David's Episcopal Church, Roswell Presbyterian Church, Roswell United Methodist Church and Zion Missionary Baptist Church for our first Women's Interfaith Group Event.

Sunday, March 25, 2012 from 1:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. at Temple Beth Tikvah in the Social Hall Movie and Discussion to follow Please RSVP to rsvp@bethtikvah.com – please put the title of the event in the subject line This group has come to fruition from the inspiration of The Faith Club, written by a Jewish woman, a Muslim woman and a Christian woman based on their experience of getting together on a regular basis after 9/11 and discovering they had more in common than differences.

For more information, please contact Terry Apt Carasick at 770-780-0342 or herbalterry@yahoo.com.

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Shalom Chaverim - ‫שלום חברים‬ What Makes Your Heart Dance the Hora?

celebration of Israel, our “Hearts Dance the Hora.”  Seeing 100 folks from our synagogue family at our

I attended our synagogue’s recent panel discussion on “Perspectives on Israel,” with Conservative Rabbi Michael Bernstein, Modern Orthodox Rabbi Adam Starr, and Rabbi Greene, sponsored by Temple Beth Tikvah’s Israel Committee. It was a fascinating evening -- interesting, thought provoking, challenging at times, but clearly it made us think. During the discussion, Rabbi Starr commented how “remarkable” it is to have a Jewish voice in Jack Lew, an Orthodox Jew, as White House Chief of Staff, with such close influential access to the President. I later commented to Rabbi Greene that, no matter how integrated Jews have become into all spheres of society, every single Jew, still today, dances a little Hora in their heart when we hear that a Jew has done something great, has been appointed to, been elected to, or risen to a position of power and authority.

most recent Family with Friends Shabbat Dinner and then worshipping together in services.  Seeing another 100+ of our synagogue family enjoy the vibrant music of Shabbat Shirah led by Cantor Kassel and performed by her and our Adult, Teen and Youth Choirs  Knowing that our Seniors join each other once a month for lunch, great friendship sharing, and time spent learning  Watching our youth called to the Torah for their very first time at their respective Bar or Bat Mitzvah.  Walking through the grade level Family Education sessions on Sunday mornings where Rabbi Greene has parents and students together with him learning about important Jewish issues.

I then began to think about this notion of my heart “Dancing the Hora,” and I realized that (1) it does, (2) it is real and (3) it is joyous—however quietly and softly or however feverishly it happens.

So, to you friends, come join us; come “Make Your Heart Dance the Hora.” If you give it the opportunity (1) it will, (2) it will be real, (3) and it will be joyous—however quietly and softly or however feverishly it happens.

It is no accident that milestones of Jewish life are tied to this, and likewise it is no accident that when our community, when our Temple Beth Tikvah, comes together in worship of G-d, study of Torah and

Shalom, Steven C. Gerson President

Religious School—Education Director We had an outstanding February! We celebrated Tu B'Shevat, a beautiful holiday that honors nature and growth, and always has the effect of invigorating our students and injecting new life into our school. Our students were entertained by our 3rd grade classes as well as enjoyed a feast of dried fruits as part of our Tu B’Shevat celebration. Our Tuesday night students participated in Tu B’Shevat art projects where they made family trees using items found around out Synagogue.

The Rainbow Center from JFCS presented a workshop to our 7th grade class. The workshop focused on stereotypes, self worth, self esteem and tolerance. They also focused on anti-bullying and self confidence to stand up to bully type situations. This all tied into the current unit about the Holocaust and anti-Semitism.

Our 4th and 5th grade students have been tested on the Hebrew prayers on several occasions. I am happy to report that all the students passed the testing. We will have a celebratory ice cream party for the two grades on February 26th.

We had a very special guest for our Monday night students this month. Our students had the opportunity to meet with Rabbi Mark Borovitz. Rabbi Mark is the Senior Rabbi and Spiritual Leader of Congregation Beit T’shuvah and the COO of the Beit T’shuvah Recovery Program. Mark was an inspiring teacher and speaker on issues relating to addiction, faith, and the Jewish community.

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Education Director continued We have a very busy March planned. Our 5th grade students are busy practicing for a Purim play they will be presenting to the entire school on March 4th. Our 7th grade class will be going on a field trip to the Bremen Museum to continue their unit on the Holocaust. The Bremen Museum will also come to the school and do presentations to our 6 th and 7th grade students. 4th grade families mark your calendars, our 4th grade family education day is scheduled for March 11th. March 30th our 3rd grade students will be hosting the Shabbat, oneg starts at 6:00, services begin at 6:30.

We started the first round of Hebrew testing for our 6th grade students this month.

A lot of wonderful things are going on at the school as well as a lot of learning.

Shalom, Hassia Levin

Youth for Yokneam: A League of Their Own We, TBT’s Kivunim Class (11th and 12th grades), wanted to find a way to get involved in a community program in which our participation would make a difference and in some small measure enhance our community.

Sheryl Blechner, a new member of the Atlanta Federation’s Israel Outcomes Committee which is responsible for administering the Partner2Gether programs and funds, came to our class with a potential project that would fulfill our desire to get involved in a community project and make a difference. She told us about Atlanta’s sister community, Yokneam-Megiddo, in Israel.

Yokneam- Megiddo is a region located south-east of Haifa.

Its population is comprised of descendants of European and Mizrahi Jews that were settled in the area in the 1950's, in addition to new immigrants from the former Soviet Union, Argentina and Ethiopia. As a designated national priority area, a category of economically distressed areas in Israel, Yokneam-Megiddo is Pictured left to right Sarah Scott, Allison Cohen, Sydney eligible to participate in the P2G program. The partnership Korshak, Wryan Ward, Megan Zimmer, Jacob Kaplan enables both communities in the US and in Israel to strengthen and enrich each other. Yokneam-Megiddo is partnered with the cities of Atlanta and Saint Louis.

Through her communications with the P2G regional coordinator in Israel, Sheryl informed us that the Yokneam youth baseball/softball program was in need of equipment such as baseballs, bases, bats and gloves. This program is made up of 35 students, ages 8-14, and coached by Yosef Ross who made aliyah from Knoxville, TN. Sheryl assured us that we could make a huge difference in the lives of these kids.

Our class welcomed the opportunity to get involved. After some research and some advice from the Federation’s Israel Outcome Committee, we learned that sending funds to buy the equipment was economically more beneficial.

Because we are part of two communities, Israel and the greater Atlanta metro community, we have also committed to collect gently used baseball equipment to be donated to a needy local Atlanta metro baseball program. We will have collection boxes in the school lobby during the month of March for slightly used baseball equipment.

We are committed to this very worthwhile project but we cannot do it without YOU. Based on the same principle as the Purim Mishloach Manot, our class will be selling Pesach greeting cards with the above photograph on one side and a Pesach greeting on the reverse side. Please see the enclosed flyer for participation and ordering information details.

Your participation in this endeavor means our entire synagogue community shares in its responsibility to our sister Israel community and our local Atlanta metro community. If you have any additional questions, please feel free to contact Hedva Wiener: hedva.wiener@gmail.com or Sheryl Blechner: ssb1951@gmail.com .

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Early Childhood Education Center Director Great things continue to happen in the Early Childhood Education Center! Spring always brings us lots of learning, excitement and play! The children have all celebrated Tu B’Shevat by planting seeds and discussing all of the wonderful things that trees give us.

Purim is around the corner and the children love to boo, hiss and shake their groggers every time Haman’s name is said. They love learning the stories and figures behind all of our Jewish holidays. The smell of Hamantashen permeates through the building as the children add apricot, prune, and all of our favorite chocolate chips into their triangular shaped hamantashen shaped like Haman’s hat. And of course, we love watching the youngest members of our community dressed up in their Purim costumes parade around the Temple.

The ECEC teachers had a rewarding experience at our Annual Teacher’s Kallah last month. We, along with teachers and directors from all of the Jewish preschools in the city, gathered at Temple Beth Shalom for a day of learning. The theme of the Kallah was “Excellence in Early Education Through a Jewish Lens.” We were so fortunate to have Diana Ganger, a leader in Jewish Early Childhood Education, as our guest.

Looking ahead, we will be gearing up for Passover! And camp is just around the corner too!

Please let me know if you or someone you know is interested in our Early Childhood Program, I would be delighted to give you a personal tour. Feel free to contact me at preschool@bethtikvah.com or call me at 678-350-0076.

Jenifer Friedman

B’nai Mitzvah Lindsey Aranson was called to the Torah as a bat mitzvah on January 21, 2012. She is the daughter of Rick and Nancy Aronson and is sister to Daniel. She celebrated becoming a bat mitzvah at Congregation Tree of Life in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Marin McGrath will be called to the Torah as a Bat Mitzvah on March 17, 2012. She is the daughter of Leanne and Mike McGrath and sister to Jared and Andrew. She is in the 7th grade at Hightower Trail Middle School. She enjoys tumbling, drawing, shopping and spending time with her friends.

Noah Martin Lampert will be called to the Torah as a Bar Mitzvah on March 24, 2012. He is the son of Warren and Stephanie Lampert and brother to Danielle and Madeline. He is the grandson of Bernie and Rita Tuvlin, Dixie Lampert, and Wayne Lampert and the great grandson of Estelle Tuvlin. Noah will be sharing the bimah with good friend and school classmate, Jeremy Rubin. Noah is in the 7th grade at The Epstein School where he plays on the basketball and baseball teams. He also plays travel baseball for the Dunwoody Seniors Baseball Diablos Maroon team.

Jeremy Rubin will be called to the Torah as a Bar Mitzvah on March 24, 2012. He is the son of Leslie and Tod Rubin and brother to Harrison. Jeremy is the grandson of Rosthema and Paul Kastin of Atlanta, Georgia; Donald and Dottie Weissman of Marietta, Georgia and Dr. Richard Rubin and Marilyn Grossman of Monticello, New York/Boynton Beach, Florida. He is in the 7th grade at The Epstein School. Jeremy plays soccer and enjoys skiing with his family. He loves football and is proud to support the New York Giants-Go Big Blue!

Cassidy Rose Gilbert will be called to the Torah as a Bat Mitzvah on March 31, 2012. Cassidy is the daughter of Leslie and Michael Gilbert and sister to Matthew Gilbert. She is in the 7th grade at Hightower Trail Middle School where she participates in Junior Greyhound Lacrosse. Her hobbies include dancing, cooking, sports and texting.

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Rosh Chodesh Women’s Spiritual Group Spirituality is the nutrient of the neshama (soul).

Celebrate your feminine spirit and its link to the Hebrew calendar.

(TBT Women of all ages and knowledge are welcome.)

Join us on Wednesday, April 11, from 7:00-8:30 p.m. in the Oneg room for our Women’s Seder!

Our Wednesday, March 7 our meeting coincides with the Purim Megillah reading so we will join the congregation for this evening.

Women’s Seder, Wednesday, April 11 7:00 - 7:30 p.m. - We will begin with optional gentle yoga/stretch/breathing to unwind and focus on the meaning of the Hebrew month NISAN. (If you have physical limitations, have no fear. You can participate sitting in a chair.)

If you can't arrive until 7:30, you can join us then.

7:30 - 8:30 p.m. - We will enjoy the feminine spirit of Passover, the 4 girls inside each of us and stories of the women in the Exodus.

What to bring – A favorite diary/vegetarian Passover dish to share, a candle in a container and a yoga mat if you have one. Wear comfy clothes.

What to bring - A candle in a container and a yoga mat if you have one. Wear comfy clothes.

Please RSVP to Pam Chanin at chaninp@bellsouth.net

Social Action in Action

Lets Talk About Israel!

Atlanta 5K Hunger Walk Sunday, March 11, 2012

The Israel Committee has formed a discussion group on Israeli Affairs, both political and cultural.

Participants are provided with timely articles from the Israeli and other press via email on which to base our discussions. We meet about once a month. All are welcome. If you are interested in joining the group or in receiving the emails, please contact Gene Carasick at gcarasick@gmail.com.

Turner Field Registration is at 1:00 p.m.—Walk starts at 2:00 p.m.

One out of every seven Georgians lives at or below the poverty level, and between 9,000 -11,000 Jewish people are hungry in Atlanta.

All walkers who raise or contribute $25 or more will receive a free Hunger Walk t-shirt on the day of the walk.

Bring your whole family for a day of fun and games for a good cause. Come early and enjoy carnival games, space walk, food, drinks and more!

Join ARZA! ARZA (www.arza.org) is the sole organization within the reform movement exclusively focused on strengthening the connection between American Reform Jews and Israel. If you want to express your commitment to the Jewish people and Israel, support Reform values in Israel, and strengthen your personal connection to Israel, please consider joining ARZA. The dues are only $36/year, with $2 retained

by TBT to support Israel programming in the synagogue. Contact the office to join.

The Hunger Walk is a project of the Atlanta Community Food Bank. The Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta is one of six benefiting faith partners. Last year, over $95,000 was raised towards hunger relief in the Jewish community and throughout Atlanta, making us the largest faith-based fundraisers in the city! As a benefiting partner, JFGA commits forty percent of the funds raised to the Atlanta Community Food Bank. The remaining 60% is allocated to hunger relief programs like JF&CS Kosher Food Pantry and the Nicholas House.

Gene Carasick Chair

To sign-up to walk or sponsor a TBT Walker please contact Jeff Willard at pursuejustice@comcast.net or call 770 -886-1704.

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TBT Happenings

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for March 2012

8p Shabbat Service

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Why should I join a Chavurah?

Seniors Luncheon

How do I join a Chavurah?

Monday, March 12, 2012 11:30 a.m. lunch and program

The Chavurah program is designed to bring congregants with similar interests together who might otherwise not have an opportunity to meet. It is a chance for congregation members to get to know each other outside the synagogue, yet it is designed to build relationships within the synagogue.

We are pleased to have congregant and Board member, Tom McMurrain speak on "A Personal Journey through Conversion.”

Please join us as we discuss his transition to becoming Jewish.

Simply complete an application and either return it to the synagogue by fax at 770-642-0647 or email directly to our Chavurot Chair, Ivie Graiser, at iviegraiser@yahoo.com. New chavurot are formed on the basis of age, children, spheres of interest, etc.

You will be placed in a Chavurah if there is a current opening that matches your interests or as soon as enough interest forms are received to create a new group conducive to your needs.

All are welcome!

RSVP to Ruth Zeidman at 770-552-1966

You can start the process of joining a chavurah by completing an interest form now. If you have any questions or require additional information, email Ivie.

Jewish Family & Career Services

JF&CS Synagogue Engagement Moas Chitim – Passover Food Drive Moas Chitim (“wheat money”) is an ancient custom in which Jews provide funds to Jews in need for the purchase of Passover food. JF&CS supports a group of dedicated volunteers who have taken on the responsibility of Moas Chitim in Atlanta. JF&CS coordinates the distribution of food and financial assistance for these Jewish families.

HOW CAN YOU HELP? By collecting specific items (all marked Kosher for Passover) to supplement the Moas Chitim Fund: Gefilte Fish Matzo Ball and Soup Mix Passover Chocolates and/or Fruit Gels

Macaroons (any flavor) Passover cake mix Dried Fruits

Please do not collect Matzo or Matzo products as these items have already been purchased.

Kindly drop off all food to JF&CS no later than Monday, March 26th For more information, please contact: Sheri Schwartz at 770-933-0081 shschwartz@jfcs-atlanta.org

Thank you for your support!

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Save the Date for the Men’s Club Annual Martini Mixer!

TBT Men's Club Annual Martini Mixer will have a Mexican flair in 2012. This year's "fiesta" will be held on Cinco de Mayo (Saturday, May 5) at the home of Floyd & Barb Shiffman. With catering from a local Mexican restaurant and a margarita machine on hand, this will certainly be a fun evening to catch up with old friends and make new ones. The cost is only $20 per person/$40 per couple. Send questions or RSVP to mensclub@bethtikvah.com.

TBT Bucket Project's Campaign Every Donation Counts to Raise $250,000 in TBT's 25th Year With spring on the horizon, the generosity of TBT members is blooming with close to $84,000 donated in the second year of the Bucket Projects Campaign. This brings our total for the two-year Campaign to almost $200,000. As we celebrate TBT's 25th anniversary, we strive to reach our $250,000 goal before the Campaign ends in June 2012.

So how do we keep the momentum going to reach our ultimate goal of $250,000?

Communication is key as we inform and educate TBT members about the Campaign's purpose and achievements.

We had a phone-a-thon in December 2011 to discuss the Campaign with TBT members and raised $3,151. A second phone-a-thon is planned this month.

We are also sponsoring FUN-raising opportunities, such as supporting Cantor Kassel's January High School Reunion Cabaret that raised $2,675 for the Bucket Campaign.

But ultimately, we continue to rely on our members to dig a little deeper into their pockets and contribute to this community-wide campaign knowing that all the money raised goes directly back to TBT to help sustain and strengthen our community and infrastructure.

And what is this money for anyway?

This Campaign was created to raise money to support TBT in various ways: 1. Roof Bucket This Bucket filled up so quickly, we had the resources to replace and repair the roof during the first year of the Campaign and, ultimately, close the bucket.

2. Interior Repairs Bucket As we celebrate 25 years as a congregation, our building is showing the sign of the years. Fortunately, donations designated for interior repairs have helped support many necessary improvements, such as renovating Rabbi Greene's office, replacing the kitchen freezer, walk-in cooler, and an air-conditioner, and repairing water damage throughout the building. Future interior repairs and upgrades will include painting pre-school/religious school classrooms and replacing office computers.

3. Religious School Money donated to the Religious School Bucket has been, and will continue to be, used to help support the Religious School's budget, both for teacher development and to provide enriching opportunities, retreats, trips and programs to our students.

4. Undesignated Funds Bucket This Bucket was established in the Campaign's second year to have money available for TBT's most pressing needs as they arise, such as the recent refinishing and repair of the Alterman Chapel Dome. This bucket is a donor favorite and it gives TBT the most flexibility to address immediate needs. Future projects will include pressure washing the building, repairing the stucco and repairing the gutters.

As we celebrate TBT's Silver Anniversary this year, consider a gift to the Bucket Campaign in honor of this milestone.

Your donation will help improve, upgrade and sustain our infrastructure as we reach our $250,000 goal together.

Thanks!

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Condolences

A Note Regarding Donation Recognition

Temple Beth Tikvah acknowledges with sorrow the passing of:

We apologize for the inconvenience, all donations made during the month of February which would have been listed in the March Kol Tikvah for all of TBT’s Restricted Funds, as well as the Bucket Projects Campaign will appear in the April edition of the Kol Tikvah. Thank you.

Mike Mahoney ∙ Father of Dianne Estroff Charlotte Partman ∙ Aunt of Jennifer Koss Taylor Beverly Isaac ∙ Mother of Bernice Isaac

Schmooze News & Kudos Corner Mazal Tov to…

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

Denise and Barry Straus on the engagement of their son, Alex to Christina Minter Nurit Shacham on the birth of her grandson, Ari Mordechai Shacham, born on January 29 to Zoe and Ronen Shacham Ronit and Yitzhak Hermoni on the birth of granddaughter, Emmanuelle Rose Waldman, born on January 30 to Hadar and Cory Waldman

Get Well Wishes The following congregants have recently been ill. We hope and pray for a complete and speedy recovery of the following members of our Beth Tikvah family:

Thank you to…

Noa Greene, Maddie Lampert, Leanne McGrath, Lisa Cohen, Jules Salinas, Parker Salinas and Carol Salinas for helping with the Mishloach Manot mailing

Doug Wexler Jennifer Koss Taylor Barry Bluestein

Mrs. Hildy Potash’s first grade religious school class for making the beautiful challah covers that enhance our tables at the Fridays with Friends Shabbat dinners If you have some “schmooze news” you would like to share with the congregation, or say “thank you” for a job well done, please email your schmooze news and kudos to koltikvah@bethtikvah.com.

Honor a special person or event with a leaf on our Tree of Life

The Tree of Life is a great way to honor a person or life cycle event. Leaves can be donated by individuals or by several people or families. Please consider the Tree of Life the next time you are looking for a way to honor someone or something special!

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.

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

Submissions for the April KT are due to the synagogue office on Thursday, March 1. koltikvah@bethtikvah.com

- 770-642-0434 - 770-642-0647 - 770-642-4168 - 678-350-0076 - Michelle Leder - Jenny Korsen - Bernice Isaac - Becky Sullivan

Get Involved! TBT Committees and Chairpersons Adult Education To Be Determined Budget & Finance Harlan Graiser harlanng@yahoo.com Chavurot Ivie Graiser iviegraiser@yahoo.com College Outreach Lynda Bennett lrbennett08@comcast.net Ginger Glazer ggchoc@bellsouth.net Communications Dave Faupel davefaupel8@yahoo.com Fundraising Laura DeRiemer lderiemer@mindspring.com Gift Shop Pam Alterman pmalterman@earthlink.net Carrie Bickwit carriebickwit@yahoo.com Rhonda Schweber rschweber@comcast.net House Ted Nathan tnathan@baldwinscheduling.com Human Resources Karen Moss karenmoss4@msn.com

Israel Gene Carasick gcarasick@gmail.com Kehillat Chesed (Caring) Leslie Swichkow lswichkow@comcast.net Membership Recruitment Kim Peters bradkim3@yahoo.com Lori Goldstrom lorigoldst@att.net Membership Transition Scott Block sblock@bellsouth.net Michael Braun mrbraun@earthlink.net Men’s Club Neil Goldstein nsg24@cornell.edu Nominating Committee Bart Schwartz bart_schwartz@coface-usa.com Andy Goldstrom agoldstrom87@hotmail.com Outreach To Be Determined Purim Mishloach Manot Wendy Lenhard wel1967@mindspring.com Suellen Bergman swbergman@gmail.com

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Ritual Esther Shultz savtaesther@bellsouth.net Rosh Chodesh Women’s Group Pam Chanin chaninp@bellsouth.net Security Michael Gutkin gutkin1@bellsouth.net Seniors Ruth Zeidman zeidmanr@comcast.net Sisterhood Heather Braun hbraun@earthlink.net Sheri Weiner ronsheri@bellsouth.net Social Action Jeff Willard pursuejustice@comcast.net Rodney Eberhardt reberhardt@amerisourcebergen.com Social Committee To Be Determined Youth Group Julie Perlson jbperlson@hotmail.com

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Publication’s Title and Number: Kol Tikvah • Volume 26 Issue 3 Issue Date: March 2012 Frequency: Monthly Authorized Organization’s Name and Address: Temple Beth Tikvah • 9955 Coleman Road • Roswell, GA 30075 15

News and Happenings from Temple Beth Tikvah

16 Fred Greene Rabbi Donald A. Tam Rabbi Emeritus Nancy Kassel Cantor Hassia Levin Education Director Jenifer Friedman ECEC Director Steve Gerson President Paul Beckman Vice President Jonathan Bennett Vice President Debra Schwartz Vice President Ron Swichkow Treasurer Rhonda Povlot Secretary Seth Zimmer Chairperson, Board of Education

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