May 2016 • Volume 30 • Issue 5
A Reform Congregation Embracing Our Jewish Tradition
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News & Happenings from Temple Beth Tikvah
April Showers bring May Flowers This month brings us a true sense of blossoming. Not only are we witness to the explosion of renewed life in the natural world, but we see the turning of the seasons of life in each others’ faces. With our youngsters, we see the completion of another year of learning marked by graduations…preschool, high school, and university. Even in the life of our Cantor Nancy Kassel, as she receives an honorary doctorate from Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion celebrating 25 years serving the Jewish people. It is in these special moments, these times of transition, that we are able to stop and notice the many wonderful blessings found in the journey of life.
Network, the counting of the Omer encourages us to see this seven-week period as a pilgrimage for the heart. Moving from a narrow place of constriction and limitation of choice, we journey out into the open space, which is liberating but also uncharted terrain, where we may encounter doubt, uncertainty and fear. As we learn to be in the unknown, we also internalize a vision of faith and discover ourselves feeling a new sense of belonging, more connected and at home. To begin, ask yourself: Where are you now? What is stirring inside of you that brings you to this journey right now? What truths do you bring with you on this journey? What do you hope to find when you arrive at your Sinai? There are a number of Omer counting sites on the internet for those who wish to fulfill this mitzvah, or begin a new contemplative practice. One I highly recommend offers daily reflections from Rabbi Yael Levy in your inbox www.mishkan.org
In our world of Jewish time we are in the midst of one of these amazing periods of a transitional journey. Having just completed Passover, we are in a phase of time called the Sefirat HaOmer- the counting of the Omer- the time when in our sacred narrative we as a newly birthed people, journey toward revelation at Sinai.
As we celebrate the varied moments of transition in our personal lives, let us also take these days of counting and use them to deepen our awareness of sacred time, of growth and of daily revelation, and in so doing increase the “meaning” that so many of us seek in life…Wishing all a purposeful journey and I look forward to seeing you at Sinai!
According to the Torah (Lev. 23:15), we are obligated to count the days from Passover to Shavuot. The counting is intended to forge a link between Passover, which commemorates the Exodus, and Shavuot, which commemorates the giving of the Torah. It reminds us that redemption from slavery was not complete until we received the Torah. Many Reform Jews today see these days of counting as ripe for engaging in a new contemplative practice. According to my dear friend Rabbi Jill Zimmerman of the Jewish Mindfulness
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News & Happenings from Temple Beth Tikvah
Notes from Cantor Kassel INSTALLATION WEEKEND! Right smack in the middle of this busy month of May (Yom HaShoah, Yom HaZikaron, Yom HaAtzma’ut, Lag B’Omer, Mother’s Day and Memorial Day) we all have the pleasure of celebrating our new rabbi, Alexandria Shuval-Weiner. The word “installation” always sounds a bit awkward to me, but let’s just say, that after 10 ½ months……it’s official. I feel fairly confident that most of our TBT membership has had an opportunity to meet and interact with Rabbi Shuval-Weiner, and that, in and of itself, speaks volumes. The song “Getting To Know You” from “The King And I” rings true to Rabbi Shuval-Weiner’s first year here. More accurately though is that we have been getting to know each other. Relationships are never just one-way but when we enter a new relationship it’s important to be honest and genuine about who we are. In doing so there exists possibility of becoming who we might become, in a relationship of mutual growth. Rather than remaining stagnant, we and our relationships evolve. I’ve greatly enjoyed these first 10½ months of getting to know and work with Rabbi Shuval-Weiner. It’s also been a pleasure to welcome her husband Jay into our community. I guess I am at the point in my life when I hear myself saying more often…..”At my age……” and so here it is: At my age, I see that it is most important to get to know new people by looking into their hearts and motivations rather than a long check-list of pros and cons. Rabbi Shuval-Weiner has come to our synagogue community with an open heart, eagerly reaching out to us and truly dedicated to making Judaism more real and meaningful in our lives. I look forward to being the best partner I can in these shared desires for TBT and pray that she can continue her sacred service for years to come, going from strength to strength. Congratulations to Cantor Nancy Kassel, as she receives an honorary doctorate from Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion celebrating 25 years serving the Jewish people.
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A very special Shabbat evening service will take place at Temple Beth Tikvah on Friday, May 13th, when Rabbi Shuval-Weiner will be formally installed as our Senior Rabbi. Performing the installation will be Rabbi Arthur P. Nemitoff, Senior Rabbi of The Temple, Congregation B'nai Jehudah of Overland Park, Kansas, with TBT Rabbi Emeritus Donald Tam offering a blessing. Joining Cantor Kassel and the TBT choirs, will be visiting Cantors Sheri Allen and Sharon Kohn. A special Oneg Shabbat will follow in the Tam-Blank Social Hall. On Saturday morning, May 14th, Cantors Allen and Kohn will participate in our worship service and Rabbi Tam will offer reflections over the Torah portion during the service beginning at 10:00 am. The community is invited for a lovely Kiddush luncheon, sponsored by the synagogue, in honor of Rabbi Shuval-Weiner's leadership. The celebration continues at 10:00 am on Sunday morning for all Synagogue members, with a mini-Mitzvah day and concluding with a summer-style "Picnic in the Parking Lot" at noon.
Arthur P. Nemitoff is Senior Rabbi of The Temple, Congregation B'nai Jehudah, in Overland Park, KS. Raised in Kansas City at his current congregation, he returned home thirteen years ago to lead the largest synagogue in the metropolitan area. With a Bachelor's degree from Washington University, a Master's degree and ordination from Hebrew Union College – Jewish Institute of Religion (Cincinnati campus), and a Doctor of Divinity degree also from HUC-JIR, Rabbi Nemitoff has spent his 35-year career nurturing Jewish meaning, connection, and continuity for those whom he has encountered. In addition to serving congregations in Houston, Philadelphia, Boston, Columbus (OH), and now in Kansas City, Rabbi Nemitoff has done extensive overseas work with Jewish and secular groups in Bulgaria, Serbia, Estonia, Ethiopia, South Africa, and Israel. However, he is especially honored to have worked with Rabbi Shuval-Weiner as his colleague at B'nai Jehudah for six years prior to her arrival at Temple Beth Tikvah. Cantor Sharon Kohn came to The Temple, Congregation B'nai Jehudah in July of 2003. For ten years she engaged with the congregation in prayer, visited with members in times of transition, joy, sorrow and pain, and could be found teaching young and old. Cantor Kohn is a graduate of the Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Music, with a Masters in Sacred Music and Ordination as a Cantor. She served congregations in Texas, Louisiana and Ohio prior to coming to Kansas City. Sharon Kohn became a cantor to assist people in finding their Jewish voice by sharing Judaism through personal story, study, liturgy, ritual and music. As of July 2014, Kohn has been B'nai Jehudah's first Chesed-Pastoral Care Director. She strives to expand circles of caring so that they reach ever further and deeper. She is challenged by the congregation's guiding principles of Kedushah (Holiness), keeping an Open Heart and acting with Derech Eretz. Cantor Sheri Allen is completing her seventh year leading Congregation Beth Shalom in Arlington, TX and is currently serving a three-year term on the Cantors Assembly Executive Council. Cantor Allen is also the Jewish Community Chaplain for VITAS Healthcare in Ft. Worth, where she provides pastoral care to Jewish patients and conducts seminars on Jewish end-of-life care for hospitals in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area. In addition, she works as a PRN (as needed) Chaplain at Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital in Ft. Worth. She has studied Clinical Pastoral Education at the Jewish Theological Seminary in New York and is also on the Executive Committee of the Attending Clergy Association. She helped create the successful November symposium, "A Time to Talk: A Jewish Community Conversation about Advance Care Planning" for Ft. Worth & Tarrant County. 4
B’nai Mitzvah Talia Loventhal will be called to the Torah as a Bat Mitzvah on May 7, 2016. Talia is the daughter of Gary and Michal Loventhal and the sister to Ellie and Mayah. Talia is the granddaughter of Naomi and Richard Binenfeld, Bill and Rita Loventhal of Atlanta, and Yuval and Dana Harpak of Karmiel, Israel. She is in 7th grade at Hightower Trail Middle School. Talia loves to dance, and she is a member of the Rhythm Dance Center Company. She also loves to read and enjoy time with her family and friends. Talia counts the days to summer, where she spends a month at Camp Judaea. As a part of Talia’s 13 mitzvot projects, Talia has volunteered with Fur Kids and has helped to provide books for campers at Camp Jenny. Mia Braiter will be called to the Torah as a Bat Mitzvah on May 21, 2016. Mia is the daughter of Margot and Ruben Braiter and sister to Ava. She is the granddaughter of Ellen and Ralph Levy and Ruth and Hy Braiter. Mia is in 7th grade at Dodgen Middle School where she plays violin with the orchestra and is a member of The National Junior Beta Club. Mia really enjoys volunteering and participates in an organization called National Charity League where she has the opportunity to volunteer with many different charities. She recently received the Presidential Volunteer Service Award for her sixty plus hours of community service this year. As part of Mia's Mitzvah Project she conducted a stamp drive for one of her favorite charities, Operation Stars & Stripes, Inc. She loves playing with her dog and two guinea pigs. Mia also enjoys tumbling, tennis, baking, going to Camp Barney, and being silly with her friends. Matthew Hirsch will be called to the Torah as a Bar Mitzvah on May 21, 2016. Matthew is the son of Mark and Alicia Hirsch and brother to Jacob and the late Brandon Hirsch. He is the grandson of Patricia and Fred Landsberg, Susan Hirsch and the late Richard Hirsch. Matthew is a 7 th grader at Hopewell Middle School where he participates in the Junior Beta Club. Matthew enjoys playing lacrosse for the Cambridge High School feeder program and going to 6 Points Sports Academy for camp during the summer. For his mitzvah project, Matthew raised money for the Make A Wish Foundation in memory of his brother who received a wish in 2007. His hope is that other kids who are sick will be able have the same experience as Brandon. Matthew is looking forward to sharing this day with his friends and family.
Our Confirmation Service will be held on Friday, May 6th at 7:30 pm The following confirmands will assist in leading the service that evening: Caila Bauman, daughter of Alisa and Stephen Bauman
Daniel Marks, son of Joan and Jonathan Marks
Kaela Burton, daughter of Rebecca and Derrick Burton
Jacob Mershon, son of Barrie Cohn and Ric Mershon Rachel Ramaglia, daughter of Marla Ramaglia and Kurt Ramaglia
Ellie Coe, daughter of Robin and David Coe
Hannah Restler, daughter of Dahlia and John Restler
Micah Cohn, son of Lauren Cohn and Matt Ruggles
Eli Rickles, son of Ellen and Robert Rickles
Lexi Cooper, daughter of Lauren and Lawrence Cooper
Zachary Rosenberg, son of Carrie Rosenberg and Anthony Rosenberg
Abby Friedman, daughter of Jenifer and Rory Friedman
Daniel Sandfelder, son of Bonnie and David Sandfelder
Sarah Goldenthal, daughter of Lori Shapiro and Cary Goldenthal
Ilana Segal, daughter of Kara and Bart Segal
Kassel Leventhal, son of Valerie Kassel Jr and Robert Leventhal
David Zukowski, son of Suzanne and Russ Zukowski
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News and Happenings from Temple Beth Tikvah
Youth Group HOTTY (9-12th Grade)
HOTTY 8th Grade Rush
“What a difference a year can make. My 8th grade rush was nothing like I had expected, well I hadn’t expected it all. Eighth grade rush is the first HOTTY event that 8th graders are able to attend. The goal of the entire event is to show off how awesome HOTTY is and make sure the 8th graders see it as a fun and safe environment that they will want to become a part of. Obviously my Rush was successful (since I am still heavily involved in HOTTY). The theme was THE AMAZING RACE: We went to Sky Zone and CiCis for dinner. Then had a cupcakes war back at temple. This year as a freshman I had the privilege to be on the planning board for this year’s rush. We chose the theme Wake up, Waffles, and Whirly Ball. The difference a year can make; last year I wouldn’t have imagined that I’d be able to plan probably one of the most impactful programs of the year. The biggest difference is the fact that this year I knew exactly what the 8th graders were feeling. I hope everyone had an amazing time at rush and can’t wait to see them at an event. Come to the May 18th Senior Sendoff at TBT, the last HOTTY event of the year! See you there (especially you, eighth graders)! 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 Junior Youth Group & Club 56 (7-8th Grade) It's our final youth group event of the year! All 5-7th Graders are invited to join us on Sunday, May 1st at SkyZone! Download the SkyZone Flyer for all the info. Please make sure to sign the online waiver (or download the PDF waiver and turn it in to Bobbee). RSVP by sending in your coupon or emailing youth@bethtikvah.com. See you there!!
UPCOMING YOUTH GROUP EVENTS: May 1 – Club 56 & JYG at SkyZone May 13-15 – HOTTY Camping Trip (8-12th Grade) May 18 – HOTTY Installations & Senior Sendoff (8-12th Grade)
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
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR 12TH GRADERS! Samantha Staviss was accepted to the Georgia Institute of Technology, The College of Architecture and the Honors program for Fall 2016. Ben Goldenthal was accepted to the Georgia Institute of Technology and the College of Engineering, with studies in Aerospace Engineering for Fall 2016. Madeline Schwartz is graduating from Roswell High School and was accepted into the Nursing program at Georgia Southern. Emily Restler, daughter of John and Dahlia Restler, is graduating from Cambridge High school in May. Emily will be attending the University of Georgia in the fall where she is planning on studying Psychology. Elyssa Goldman will be graduating from Pope High School. She will be attending the University of Florida in the fall. Allie Goodman is graduating from Roswell High School and will be attending the University of Mississippi in the fall.
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My Swan Song It’s finally here……..my very last Kol Tikvah article. When I first took office in 2013, I admitted to the congregation that I was very nervous about taking on the role of President and anxious about how I might fulfill the responsibilities that the role entails. It’s now three years later and I pause to reflect on my term as it comes to an end. Unlike the corporate world where a leader’s success can be measured by increase in share price, sales, and number of locations, in synagogue life, success is intangible, personal and hard to measure.
initiatives come to fruition. Your kind words and encouraging emails meant more than you know. Many thanks to all of you for your support. Thanks to those of you (and you know who you are!) who stepped up when I needed you and TBT needed you. A very special thanks to those who served on the Rabbinic search committee as well as to our fabulous office and professional staff. Even though it wasn’t easy for me, I am also appreciative to those who shared their complaints, criticisms and suggestions, because I know you cared enough to do so. Now I ask that you show Harlan Graiser, our next President and Board the same respect, that you step up and volunteer in the future so that OUR sacred community can grow and continue to be a source of inspiration to all of us. They say that the best job in synagogue life is that of the immediate past president. I am not quite sure why but I am looking forward to that supporting role.
I am gratified by our successes –a wonderful new Rabbi bursting with new ideas and programming, several significant renovations, repair and improvement projects, a renewal of our second night congregational Seder, a continued enhancement and growth of our fabulous youth program, and a new legacy giving program to augment our endowment fund which will ensure that our congregation lives long into the future. I also celebrate our continued strengths – our wonderful Cantor of 18 years, the wisdom and engagement of our founding Rabbi, a preschool and religious school, brimming with the future of our congregation.
I do have so many people to thank that have helped me along the way but THE most important person I owe an enormous debt of gratitude to is Leslie. She hates when I publically thank her but this being my last article, it needed to be done. Honestly, it would literally be impossible for her to have provided more support not just emotionally but just plain old “doing”. Whether it was helping with my articles, running events for which I could not find enough volunteers, hosting congregants in our home, catering the Board retreats and staff lunch, sharing me as I spend countless nights and weekends at meetings, or on phone calls and sending emails, she supported me every step of the way while at the same time chairing our amazing Kehillat Chesed committee and participating on the Sisterhood board. It was truly a partnership as we both shared the love for our community.
There have been wonderful moments and some challenging ones as well. I have leaned on so many and have been supported by three successive dedicated Boards of Trustees. I have made some incredible new friends and strengthened relationships that I will always cherish. I have repeatedly beseeched all of you to be more involved, because only by your immersion in the life of this sacred community will you reap the benefits that are here waiting for you. Honestly, this may be my biggest disappointment. I had hoped that I could leave my position with more committed volunteers that would be primed to succeed our current lay leadership. I have also worked tirelessly with our fundraising committee to enhance giving that would allow us the freedom to make some of our dreams a reality. Perhaps I set the bar too high but we have definitely made some progress.
I thank you for allowing me to have served as your President as my life has been immeasurably enhanced by the experience.
Contrary to what you may think, this is not a thankless job. It is truly wonderful to see envisioned programs well attended and see new
L’Shalom
Ron Swichkow
Religious School Pesach is a time when we celebrate the exodus from slavery to freedom. Most of us understand that an effective Seder allows us to feel as if we journey from slavery to freedom in the course of the evening. We do so by retelling the story, seeing the tangible symbols placed on the Seder plate, eating foods that remind us of the bitterness of enslavement and engaging in discussion about what this all means for us today. The educational system begins at home. We take the lessons that have kept us alive throughout the centuries and teach them to our children. We gather with our families and friends around the Seder table and tell the story of how we became a people. We elicit questions, stimulate discussion, and share fundamental ideas. In Temple Beth Tikvah, just like in the Seder, we teach our children the story of Passover: the order of the Seder, the Passover songs, we involve the children and prompt them to ask questions. We culminated our study of Passover by engaging our children in stimulating Passover activities. I wish everyone a wonderful Passover.
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News and Happenings from Temple Beth Tikvah
By now, forty-eight of Temple Beth Tikvah’s college students should have received a fun package in honor of the Purim Holiday. What better way to show them we’re thinking of them while away at school? Included in the packages were small school supplies, Fives gum, coffee and hot chocolate packets, delicious Hamantaschen, Rice Krispy Treats, Life Savers candy and fruit snacks. Don’t let your student miss out on the fun. If you would like for your student to receive a similar package, and we do not currently have their school mailing address, please send it to us and they will be included in the next shipment. Of course, this would not be possible without the help of many, as well as the generous donations we received from Beth Kess and Ginger Glazer. Their generosity is much appreciated and made our care packages more special! There are many volunteers who assisted with assembling the packages and we were so thankful their help: Beth Kess, Michelle Easton, Nan Janis, Carol Lipinsky, Helaine Medoff, Ellen Rickles, and Julie Scott. Thank you all so much for your assistance!
Do you know a college junior, senior, or recent graduate?
Finally, without the help of the office staff Lisa Singer, Becky Sullivan and Michelle Leder this would not be possible. Thank you for giving us all the assistance we needed, providing labels, setting up the social hall and so many other details. Rabbi Shuval-Weiner, as busy as you are, we so appreciate your taking the time to share your words of wisdom in a personal letter to the students. I’m sure it will be the highlight of their package.
Landing that first post-college job can be difficult, Jewish Family & Career Services is here to help. JFCS is now accepting applications for the June program of gPATH. This program will give participants an in-depth understanding of what it will take to successfully enter the workforce and excel.
Keeping our students connected to the TBT community is important. If you have any small items you’d like to supply for the next mailing or would like to make a monetary donation to the cause it would be much appreciated. If you haven’t already, please help us stay connected to your students by providing us with their college mailing address. Thank you!
Through a combination of group instruction and one-on-one components like resume review, mock interviewing, and coaching, participants will leave our program with the tools to be confident, and capable professionals. JF&CS’ job placement services are offered upon completion of the program. For more information and to apply visit the gPATH website at https://yourtoolsforliving.org/services/careers/gpath
Lynda Bennett (lrbennett08@comcast.net)
Program Coordinator, Mandy Wright can be reached by phone at 770-677-9477 or email at gpath@jfcs-atlanta.org for more information.
Beth Kess (bmkess@yahoo.com)
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Welcome to the TBT Family!!
TBT Seniors Luncheon Monday, May 9th at 12 PM
Scott and Stacy Lewin Sara and Alex
The last Senior Lunch of the year will feature
Welcome Back! Thomas and Melissa Jones Ella and Colten
Sid Stein, director of Edgewise at the Marcus Jewish Community Center. The program will be in honor of
Greetings from Sisterhood!
RSVP to Natine at rosen4348@aol.com
Happy Springtime at TBT! A simply lovely and meaningful Women’s Seder was enjoyed by all on April 14th. Many thanks abound to all of our Women’s Seder planners including Ilana Zalkin, Elisa Siegel, Stephanie Joseph, Ellen Weiner, and Leslie Swichkow. Many hours of planning and detail resulted in a beautiful evening! Thank you also to our Rabbi and Cantor for leading such an inspirational service. Knit and Nosh continues to be active and we cordially invite you to participate in making knitted or crocheted scarves to donate to area homeless shelters next fall. We can teach you how to crotchet or knit; just bring yarn and tools. Our next session is Sunday, May 1st at 9:45 a.m. and I hope to see you there. Our closing event before summer is a movie night featuring one of this year’s Atlanta Jewish Film Festival’s feature films. Nicky’s Family will be shown Wednesday, May 4th, at 7 p.m. in the Social Hall. Please join us for a special evening of inspiration detailed in this moving documentary. Robin Bledsoe
Sisterhood Chair
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News and Happenings from Temple Beth Tikvah
Adult Ed
TBT Business Network
Everything You Wanted to Know about the Shabbat Service...but were Afraid to Ask Sunday, May 1, from 11am-12pm
Have you ever passed members in the hallways of TBT and wondered what they do for a living?
Rabbi Shuval-Weiner will be discussing some of the goings-on at services so we can better understand what to do.
Expand your knowledge, learn from the success of others, and develop relationships with other TBT members on a professional level.
Please RSVP to adulteducation@bethtikvah.com so that appropriate seating can be provided.
Please join us on
Tuesday, May 17th 7:30 – 8:30am at TBT
JOIN US FOR BAGELS, LEARNING & TORAH (BLT) SATURDAY MORNINGS FROM 8:45 TO 9:45 AM
Please RSVP and direct any questions to Lindsay Levin 404.667.3232 lindsay@AtlantaRealEstateInsider.com
Begin Shabbat morning with an interactive, engaging discussion of the weekly portion including bagels and coffee.
Chavurot/Connections Corner Make more connections within TBT and expand your circle - check out the new groups forming below or send an email to tbtchavurot@gmail.com/fill out the interest form on bethtikvah.com if you have an idea for a new group. We'll help you get started! Middle School Family Chavurot: Would you be interested in getting to know more families in your child's religious school grade level? We're forming Chavurot for 6th and 7th grade families this fall! If you'd like to help, please email tbtchavurot@gmail.com.
Members of the Chaim Tovim Chavurah celebrate solving an escape room challenge on a recent outing.
Affinity Groups forming now: TBT Foodies. The TBT Foodies will meet for the first time this month. Want to meet other TBT'ers over dinner? All adults welcome. Email Melissa Gotlin (melissagotlin@gmail.com) for details on first event. 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) to get info about the group's first planned hike outing. 10
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May 2016 Sunday 1 23rd of Nisan 5776 Religious School 9:30 am
Monday 2 24th of Nisan 5776 Families Anonymous 7:15 pm
Sisterhood - Knit & Nosh 9:45 am
Tuesday 3 25th of Nisan 5776 Tai Chi 9:30 am
Religious School Last Day of Hebrew School 5:00 pm
Wednesday 4 26th of Nisan 5776
Thursday 5 27th of Nisan 5776 Yom HaShoah
Sisterhood - Movie Night 7:00 pm
Prospective & New Member Coffee 10:00 am
Friday 6 28th of Nisan 5776
Saturday 7 29th of Nisan 5776
ECEC- Mom's Tea 12:00 am - 1:30 pm
Bagels, Learning & Torah 8:45 am
Shabbat Service & Confirmation 7:30 pm
Shabbat Service Loventhal Bat Mitzvah 10:00 am Young Family Starry, Starry Night Havdallah 5:00 pm
Religious School Yom Hashoah and Yom Hazikaron 10:00 am Everything You Wanted to Know about the Shabbat Service 11:00 am Club 56 & JYG SkyZone 12:30 pm
8 30th of Nisan 5776 Mother's Day
No Religious School
9 1st of Iyyar 5776 Senior Luncheon 12:00 pm
10 2nd of Iyyar 5776 Tai Chi 9:30 am
11 3rd of Iyyar 5776 Yom HaZikaron
Yom HaZikaron
12 4th of Iyyar 5776
Yom Ha'Atzmaut
Yom HaAtzma'ut
Families Anonymous 7:15 pm
13 5th of Iyyar 5776
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6th of Iyyar 5776
HOTTY - Camping Trip
HOTTY - Camping Trip
Ruach Shabbat Service with Installation of Rabbi ShuvalWeiner 7:00 pm
Bagels, Learning & Torah 8:45 am
Shabbat Service 10:00 am
Celebration Oneg
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7th of Iyyar 5776
HOTTY - Camping Trip
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8th of Iyyar 5776
Families Anonymous 7:15 pm
Religious School Last Day of Sunday School 9:30 am
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9th of Iyyar 5776
TBT Business Network 7:30 am Tai Chi 9:30 am
18 10th of Iyyar 5776 HOTTY - Senior Sendoff & Installation 6:00 pm
19 11th of Iyyar 5776 ECEC Pre-K Celebration 10:00 am
Last Day ECECFamily Picnic 12:30 pm
Shabbat Service 8:00 pm
Board of Trustees Meeting 7:30 pm
Religious School Yom HaAtztMaut Assembly 9:35 am
20 12th of Iyyar 5776
21 13th of Iyyar 5776 Bagels, Learning & Torah 8:45 am
Shabbat Service Braiter/Hirsch Bnai Mitzvah 10:00 am
Congregational Picnic 12:00 pm
22 14th of Iyyar 5776
23 15th of Iyyar 5776 Families Anonymous 7:15 pm
24 16th of Iyyar 5776
25 17th of Iyyar 5776
Tai Chi 9:30 am
NFTY Camp Jenny
Lag B'Omer
Lag B'Omer
Officers Meeting 7:30 pm
NFTY Camp Jenny
27 19th of Iyyar 5776
28 20th of Iyyar 5776
NFTY Camp Jenny
NFTY Camp Jenny
HAMSA Sober Shabbat Dinner 6:00 pm
Bagels, Learning & Torah 8:45 am
Shabbat Service
9:30 am
29 21st of Iyyar 5776
26 18th of Iyyar 5776
Shabbat Service 10:00 am
8:00 pm
30 22nd of Iyyar 5776 Memorial Day
NFTY Camp Jenny
31 23rd of Iyyar 5776 Tai Chi 9:30 am
TBT Offices Closed
Families Anonymous 7:15 pm
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News and Happenings from Temple Beth Tikvah
Shalom!! As TBT is nearing the end of its fiscal year, I am excited to report to our family the success of the Annual Campaign. We reached several of our goals set forth last June: 1. We raised and exceeded the $110,000 needed to sufficiently build our future today! We raised over $111,000 to date. 2. We were able to fully match both the Arthur Blank Family Foundation ($25,000) and our anonymous donor's match of having 40 families contribute $250 above what they pledged during last year's campaign ($10,000), totaling $35,000 in matching gifts. 3. Our special event this year, the Art Auction, raised over $7,500 toward the campaign goals. There is still time to contribute because we are building for TBT's future. All of your gifts count, please give with your heart!
Jonathan and Allison Agin Barry and Shari Alhadeff Pam Alterman 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 Arthur Blank Sheryl Blechner David and Robin Bledsoe Scott and Mary Block Todd and Jennifer Boehm Ruben and Margot Braiter Michael and Heather Braun Adam and Adrienne Bruckman Jamie Burak Lonnie and Debbie Carter Lois Clymin David and Roberta Coad David and Robin Coe 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 Kristopher and Paige Dobbins Joseph and Waynah Dunn Rodney and Erika Eberhardt Stuart Farber Joseph and Barbara Feinberg Elliot and Donna Feller Steven and Amy Fine Rory and Jenifer Friedman Steve and Michele Gergans
Steve and RoseAnn Gerson Ed and Cindy Getty Arthur Gittelman and Marcia Pearl Cary Goldenthal and Lori Shapiro Robert and Cindy Goldstein Michael and Audrey Gordon Harlan and Ivie Graiser Bernard and Susan Greenberg Adam and Bobbee Griff Anne Grossman Burton and Sara Grossman Ronald and Judy Gurin Michael and Anna Gutkin Andrew and Karen Gutman Peter and Traci Hartog Yitzhak and Ronit Hermoni David and Ellen Herold Mitchell and Julie Hilsen Phil and Suzanne Hurwitz Carol Jacobs Jamie and Katie Jaffe David and Beth Janes Peter and Sharon Jedel Daniel and Stephanie Joseph Morris and Anna Kagan Douglas and Donna Kallman Gary and Fran Kamp Jill Kaplan Sidney and Robin Karlin Nancy Kassel Valerie Kassel Jr Bradley and Bernice Katz Howard and Linda Katz Lloyd and Diane Katz Jerry and Marcy Kaufman Jeffrey and Beth Kess Marc and Deborah Klein Peter Klokow and Ellen Frank Jack and Karen Korshak Steven and Helen Kraus Robert and Karen Kremer Fred and Patricia Landsberg Scott and Sheryl Lasky Kenneth Lawler, Jr. and Ginger Glazer
Hal and Jill Leitman
In closing, it has been my honor and privilege to serve these past two years as the chairman of the Fundraising Committee. Our committee has made great strides in fundraising at TBT and has gotten more participation from our community than in the past , but we've only moved one mountain and there are many more to move. I want to personally thank all of the committee members who volunteered to serve and give their time and effort to support TBT. Lastly, good luck to Andy Zalkin who will be stepping up and leading the committee starting the new fiscal year.
Jonathan Agin , Chairman, Fundraising Committee and member of the Board of Trustees Jlagin1@gmail.com
Ron and Lindsay Levin Judy Levine Mel and Tobi Levine Sherwin and Judee Levinson Jeffrey and Ellen Levitz Emily Lewit Gary and Michal Loventhal Hadley and Lisa Lowy 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 Martin and Charlene Milstein
Gary and Debra Schwartz William and Marjory Segal Bart and Kara Segal Tom and Patti Seibold Ira and Brenda Share Stacy and Alicia Sher Allan and Pessie Shippel David and Robyn Shippel Carol Shutzberg David and Elisa Siegel Sandy and Nancy Simon Larry and Anne Skal Ken and Helene Skolky 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 Richard Mindel and Barbara Bogartz Ronald and Leslie Swichkow Mark and Jennifer Mosbacher Rosalind Taranto Joel and Karen Moss Steven and Abbe Tobin Bernie and Gail Natter Mark and Sally Vosk Allison Oreck Bruce and Carol Waldman Ryan and Rachel Palazzo Bruce and Bonnie Walkes Jay Weiner and Rabbi Shuval-Weiner Jason and Melanie Pickett Robert and Ellen Weiner Shirley Plotkin Ronald and Sheri Weiner Scott and Rhonda Povlot Cliff and Loretta Weiss 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 Joyce Wice Russell and Gailen Rosenberg Keith and Hedva Wiener Harvey and Natine Rosenzweig Jeff Willard and Steve Mahan Irving and Doris Rosing Mark Williams and Michelle EastonBrian and Danielle Rubenstein Williams Kevin and Andrea Rubin Todd and Rachel Wilson Mark and Gail Rudel Max and Carol Wolf Paula Sandfelder Scott and Susan Wynne Robert and Donna Schacher Andrew and Ilana Zalkin Douglas and Lisa Schiffer Ruth Zeidman Joel and Kathleen Schoenblum Andrew Schwartz and Danielle Levy Seth and Ellen Zimmer Paul and Andra Zolty Bill and Terry Schwartz
(as of 4/22)
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Donations Adult Ed Harlan and Ivie Graiser in memory of Florence Berger Auerbach and Leon Auerbach and wishing Mazel Tov on the upcoming Bar Mitzvah of Nathan Samuel Bornstein Harlan and Ivie Graiser in memory of Leo Schultz, Dan Appelrouth and Sharon Corin Annual Campaign Gilbert and Ellen Ludwig in memory of Elsie Stern Steven and Helen Kraus in memory of Jerome Oxman and Helen Rothman Mark and Debbie Weiss in memory of Mannie Berlin and in memory of Rose Weiss Lawrence and Anne Skal in memory of Isabelle Edelman Sandy and Nancy Simon in memory of Howard Paul Mark and Debbie Weiss in memory of Sharon Corin Ronald and Leslie Swichkow in memory of Sharon Corin Mark and Debbie Weiss in honor of TBT friends Mitchell and Julie Hilsen in memory of Eve Hilsen Building Fund Nadine Duhaney in honor of Rabbi Shuval-Weiner Steven and Linda Steinberg in memory of Sharon Corin Campership/Israel Fund Robert and Adele Toltzis in memory of Arthur Toltzis Robert and Adele Toltzis in memory of Dan Appelrouth and in memory of Irene Sasine Cantor Kassel’s Discretionary Fund Eric and Pamela Chanin in honor of Cantor Kassel Rosalind Taranto in memory of Molly Berman and Warren Pomerance Nancy Broudy in memory of Dorothy Rothman Kevin and Melanie Metzger in appreciation of Cantor Nancy Kassel Caring/Kehillat Chesed Fund Douglas Wexler and Jane Greenberger in memory of Sid Cojac Andrew and Karen Gutman in memory of George Wise Sam and Alice Herndon in memory of Sharon Corin Aviv Chavurah wishing Israel Davis a speedy recovery Frederick and Shirley Osterloh in memory of Fela Vigoda Endowment Campaign Sheryl Blechner in memory of Howard Banner General Fund Steven and Linda Steinberg in memory of George Wise William and Marjory Segal in memory of Edward Segal Jack and Harriet Spanier in memory of Howard Banner Marilyn Hoffman in memory of Howard Banner Renee Berman in memory of Chana R. Siegal, Faye Sackler and Teri Siegal
Gilbert and Ellen Ludwig in memory of Elsie Stern Robert and Ilicia Shapiro in memory of Howard Banner Aaron and Jeannine Altmann in memory of Howard Banner Shirley Osterneck in memory of Howard Banner
Michael Zalkin Memorial Library Fund Andrew and Ilana Zalkin in memory of George Wise Sanford and Gail Seidman in memory of George Wise Mark and Gail Rudel in memory of George Wise Prayerbook Fund Renee Davis in memory of Sharon Corin Preschool Fund Roman and Jennifer Trebon in memory of George Wise Jay and Linda Siegel in memory of Douglas Fleischer Rory and Jenifer Friedman in memory of Douglas Fleischer The ECEC Staff in honor of the birth of Noah Alexander Rabbi Shuval-Weiner’s Discretionary Fund Richard and Judith Dressler in memory of George Wise Tod and Leslie Rubin in memory of Martha Weissman Andy and Marci Fried in memory of Leo Schultz Steve and RoseAnn Gerson in memory of Moses Reiber Nadine Duhaney in honor of Rabbi Shuval-Weiner Robert and Adele Toltzis in memory of George Wise Richard and Judith Dressler in memory of Leo Schultz Shirley Plotkin in memory of Ida Plotkin Michael and Wanda Cohen in memory of Ruth Zeidman Mike and Kathy Levin in memory of Leo Schultz Kevin and Melanie Metzger in appreciation of Rabbi Shuval-Weiner Jane Greenberger in memory of Margaret Zolla David and Christine Toltzis in memory of Ruth Zeidman Rabbi Tam’s Discretionary Fund Irv and Gail Laddin in memory of Bertha Laddin Renee Davis in memory of Sy Davis Bernice Bickwit in memory of Nathan Resnick Religious School Fund David and Ellen Herold in memory of Sid Cojac Fred and Patricia Landsberg in memory of Brandon Hirsch, Bernice Landsberg and Solomon Turkel Sidney and Lois Malkin in honor of Haley Metzger becoming a Bat Mitzvah Kevin and Melanie Metzger in appreciation of Lois Malkin Tikkun Olam Fund Aaron and Sheila Stieglitz in memory of Mollie Krigsner Youth Fund Todd and Rachel Wilson in honor of Sloan Salinas becoming a Bat Mitzvah and in memory of Helen Wolpe (donations processed through 4/22)
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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:
June Wallach Lois Malkin Leslie Swichkow Marsha McMurrain Marla Ramaglia Marsha Mathis Erica Stein Roberta Goldman Richard Staviss Dani Stordy Melissa Zonis Kim Peters Kay Smolin
Karen Mintz Aunt of Amy Charles Ross Shapiro Cousin of Dave Shapiro Barbara Choseed Aunt of Scott Povlot Sharon Corin Sister of Holli Decker Leo Schultz Father of Jeff Schultz Edward J. Klotz, Sr. Father of Ed Klotz, Jr.
And a shout out to: Marsha Mathis and the Salinas family & friends for shopping and baking for TBT onegs in April.
Howard Banner Husband of Joyce Banner
If you would like to help with an oneg, please click here to sign up. I want to thank
May God console you among all the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem.
Mark Mosbacher, John Restler, Mark Greenspan, Peter Hartog and Jerred Malever
Temple Beth Tikvah acknowledges with sadness the death of Dr. Daniel Appelrouth, husband of Arlene Appelrouth, who served as our Cantor from our founding until 1997. He and his family were among the original families of Temple Beth Tikvah.
for helping with the cleaning of the TBT kitchen for Passover. Without your generous donation of time and elbow grease, I would have had difficulty getting it done.
His voice and his presence will be missed in the community.
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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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