Summer 2023 Kol Tikvah

May/June/July 2023 Volume 42 Issue 3 ©2023

Temple Beth Tikvah 9955 Coleman Road, Roswell, GA 30075

www.bethtikvah.com

Join us for Shabbat Services IN-PERSON at TBT, or ONLINE via bethtikvah.com or Facebook!

Friday Kabbalat Shabbat Services—6:30 PM ● 2nd Friday Shabbat Services—8:00 PM ● Saturday Morning—10:00 AM

A MESSAGE FROM THE

Rabbi

Of late, I have been receiving a significant number of queries around Jewish ritual practices. Thank you!

These kinds of questions make a Rabbi’s heart skip a beat!

For the next few issues of the Kol Tikvah, I will use this space to respond to TBT partner questions. Welcome to…..Ask the Rabbi.

Many people are curious about the act of reciting Mourner’s Kaddish. Specifically, over whom is one responsible for reciting mourner’s Kaddish? If someone converts to Judaism, are they permitted to say Kaddish for non-Jewish family members? And may one recite kaddish over a beloved and devote family pet?

These are all extremely important questions, so let’s jump in!

We need to begin with What is the Kaddish? The mourner’s kaddish is a prayer, and there are five Kaddish prayers found in our liturgy. [Half, Whole, Mourner’s, Scholar’s & an extended graveside version recited by some, also used at the conclusion of a tractate of Talmud.] The word “kaddish” comes from the root {K-D-SH} which means Sanctification or Holy as in Kedoshim T’heyu! Ya’ll be holy! (Leviticus 19:2). These roots are shared with other familiar words such as kiddush (wine blessing); “Hey it’s Shabbat, let’s say Kiddish over this beautiful bottle of Baron Herzog Merlot!” and Kodesh (holy); “The Torahs live in the Aron HaKodesh (Holy Ark) in the sanctuary.”

All five Kaddishes are ostensibly the same prayer, with verses that focus upon the greatness and the sanctity of G!d. That great Source of Life, who orchestrates the movement of time and space. Who loves and cares for their most favored creation, Us, each and every individual human being.

It is written in Aramaic (spoken language of the ancient Near East, but concludes in the Holy language of Hebrew with the statement, Oseh Shalom bemromav…) but really the statement is a request: for us to know peace in all its forms -- peace in the world, peace in our families, our homes, and ultimately peace and wholeness in our lives. To say this when we are grieving the loss of someone we loved and cared for means that we are asking for G!d to fill the brokenness that we feel.

For whom and how long do we recite Kaddish?

What if I am a Jew-By-Choice, what do I do? Kaddish is meant for mourners to say for parents (biological and adopted), spouses, siblings, and children.

Traditionally, Kaddish was said for only 30 days for a child, spouse or sibling, and 11 months plus a day for a parent. Kaddish is also said each year on the Yahrzeit (anniversary of the death) at Yizkor service during the holidays of Passover, Shavuot, Yom Kippur and Sukkot.

Jews-by-Choice are absolutely permitted, and lovingly encouraged, to say Kaddish for their Gentile deceased parents.

What about grandparents and other relations?

Traditionally, one is not required, but the recitation of Kaddish on their Yahrtzeit is an act of love and respect, and that is always a good thing.

Finally, I get lots of questions about rituals for beloved pets, including, can we say Kaddish for our dog? For so many people, myself included, our pets are beloved members of the family. They bring comfort, friendship, and unconditional love. No matter how hard the day, a pet can often mitigate the stresses of the day simply with their joyful presence. Grief and sadness can run extremely deep following the passing of a pet. So what does the tradition say?

Our tradition does not offer an ancient ritual for this because it is only in contemporary times that humans have formed the type of close emotional attachment to our pets that we find natural. Thus, when it comes to the Kaddish, it is reserved solely for humans.

So what can we do to honor the life of our pets? That’s where creativity comes in. There are many beautiful modern prayers and rituals available that can help us navigate this type of a loss.

Please do not hesitate to reach out to me, or Cantor Kassel if you find yourself in need.

If you have a question or are curious about Jewish religious practices, send me a note, we will talk and perhaps your question will be in the next edition of Ask the Rabbi!

Rabbi Alexandria Shuval-Weiner

M a z e l To v t o o u r 2 0 2 3 C o n f i r m a n d s !

Zachary Bergman

Hannah Herman

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Hannah Lober

Gabrielle Siegal

NOTES FROM THE

Cantor KABBALAT SHABBAT Why Will Friday Night Services in July be Different?

Most of you have heard of the word “Kabbalah,” and know that it has something to do with Jewish mysticism.

When used with the word “Shabbat,” the term “Kabbalat Shabbat” refers to welcoming Shabbat. Liturgically, “Kabbalat Shabbat” is a rubric of prayer for the latter part of Friday (late afternoon/early evening) that precedes candle lighting and “Ma-ariv” — evening prayers which begin with the call to worship — the “Bar’chu.”

“Kabbalat Shabbat” is made up of Psalms that correspond to the days of the week: Psalm 95 - Sunday Psalm 96 - Monday Psalm 97 - Tuesday Psalm 98 - Wednesday Psalm 99 - Thursday Psalm 29 – Friday Followed by: “L’cha Dodi” – for Shabbat Psalm 92 – for Shabbat Psalm 93 – concluding Psalm There was such anticipation of Shabbat for the Kabbalists of Safed (in the mountains of Galilee in Northern Israel) that the rabbis would dress in white (like bridegrooms) and joyously dance through the fields outside town, to welcome Shabbat, who is personified as a bride, or queen.

For the Fridays in July, our service will just consist of the Kabbalat Shabbat Psalms along with “L’cha Dodi” and “Shalom Aleichem.”

We will include the prayer for Healing, as well as Mourner’s Kaddish. (We will not include “Chatzi Kaddish” through the “Amidah” & “Aleinu.”)

These “Kabbalat Shabbat” Services will be shorter in length (not more than 40 minutes) and we hope to have a special Oneg Shabbat (whether food and/or more music) following services.

I intend to use the same musical settings for each service to help you participate through familiarity.

I WELCOME ANY SINGERS & MUSICIANS TO JOIN ME FOR FRIDAY NIGHTS IN JULY, but please do contact me as soon as you can at cantorkassel@bethtikvah.com so that I may make necessary preparations. ****************************************** Singers and Musicians: if you aren’t already involved in the musical life at TBT, please know that we’d love to have your participation. Just email me, and we’ll set up a time to talk! (Adult Choir; Ruach Shabbat musicians; singing for Ruach Shabbat services; talent show for sometime next year.) ****************************************** For the months of May, June and July, please also join us as we celebrate the holiday of Shavuot, beginning the evening of May 25, and observe Tisha B’av on the evening of July 27.

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A MESSAGE FROM OUR

President

It takes a community to build a community.

Our synagogue is not just a physical building, but a space where we come together to pray, learn, celebrate, and support one another.

And to truly build a strong and vibrant community, we must recognize that it takes a community to build a community.

What does this mean? It means that we all have a role to play in creating and maintaining a thriving Jewish community. Each of us brings unique skills, talents, and perspectives that can contribute to the growth of Temple Beth Tikvah.

Whether it's volunteering our time, sharing our knowledge and expertise, or simply being present and engaged in synagogue activities, we all have something to offer.

With your help, we must continue to reach out to new members, welcome them into our community and help them with their Jewish journey. My goal is for every member of Temple Beth Tikvah to consider our synagogue their home.

That's why I'm inviting you to volunteer with our membership committee and become an ambassador for our synagogue. By doing so, you will play a crucial role in helping us attract new members and build a more vibrant and diverse community.

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You will be the friendly face that welcomes newcomers and helps them navigate our services and events. As part of our membership committee, you will have the opportunity to brainstorm creative ideas for reaching out to potential members. You can help us develop outreach strategies that resonate with the unique needs and interests of different groups in our area. By working together, we can develop targeted campaigns that will help us connect with new people and bring them into our community.

Reach out to me, or our Vice President of Membership, Josh Berman joshbermanesq@gmail.com to see how you can help.

It takes a community to build a community!

John Restler

PRESCHOOL This past spring, we had so much fun celebrating Passover! The children loved learning about the seder and the various foods we eat.

They acted out the Exodus story through song during Passover Tot Shabbat with Ms. Judy.

We celebrated Israel’s 75th birthday, Yom Ha’ Atzmaut. The children went on a fun “airplane ride to Israel,” and enjoyed some delicious Israeli food (hummus, falafel, olives, bamba, etc).

Our 2023 Pre-K class graduated from TBT Preschool. It’s always a day filled with mixed emotions: we are happy that these kids successfully completed the program, but we’re sad to see them go. However, we know they will be ready for whatever comes next, and we look forward to seeing many of them back here at TBT Religious School.

Our monthly Mom’s Night Out (MNO) has been terrific. Alyssa Black (Carter’s mom) does a

great job organizing events so that the TBT Preschool moms can have a fun time together, and get to know one another better.

Preschool Summer Camp starts again in June. The children will enjoy the outdoors, with lots of water play. Kidokinetics (an afterschool sports program) will continue to partner with us.

We now have upcoming Splish Splash Shabbat dates on the calendar for all of our preschool families to enjoy. Come outside and socialize! I know the summer will fly by, and soon we’ll be eagerly looking forward to another exciting new year at TBT Preschool.

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Linda Siegel Preschool Director

RELIGIOUS SCHOOL Earlier this morning, the Rabbi asked, “How does it feel to have reached the end of Year 1?” Truth be told, I wasn’t sure how to answer. For one thing, it’s kind of a strange question; although this was my “Year 1” as the Director of Education at TBT, the school year itself was simply the next leg of a journey that was started when Beth Tikvah opened its doors and began educating our Jewish community.

Also, the mere idea of the “end” suggests a culmination of learning, whereas our opportunities for growth and knowledge are ongoing.

Reflecting on this most recent cycle, I am reminded of the goals I set last July: 1) utilize the Shalom Learning (values-based) curriculum consistently across all grades K-7 2) assess Hebrew learning and make short- and long-term changes to support student progress 3) review and evaluate existing Religious School programming in order to develop new and meaningful plans for the future.

Although by no means a task list I can mark “complete,” I am incredibly proud of what — together with our incredible teaching and Madrichim staff — has been accomplished in these areas.

Here are just a few of the highlights:

considered how lapses in communication will impact the transmission of history in future years.

Looking ahead to the fall:

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Kindergarten students made Hakarat HaTov bottles and practiced looking for the good everywhere.

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1st & 2nd grade students created Bikur Cholim packages for ill friends and family, including cooking their own matzo ball soup!

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3rd graders learned the entire Alef-

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4th & 5th graders studied the word Shalom and designed superheroes who will help bring peace and wholeness to the world.

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6th graders compared their “inside selves” to their “outside selves,” and discussed how both parts are created B’tzelem Elohim (in God’s image).

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7th graders committed themselves fully to the value of Achrayut – caring for animals: collecting supplies and tzedakah, hanging signs, and even cooking dog treats!

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8th & 9th graders dove deep into the intersection of their Judaism and their teenage American lives, examining popular music for controversial (and sometimes anti-Semitic) lyrics and videos.

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10th – 12th graders reflected on the rapidly decreasing opportunities to hear Holocaust stories first-hand, and

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Formal Hebrew learning/B. Mitzvah training moves to a 1:1 format. As per Proverbs 22:6 “Educate each child according to their way.” Individual Hebrew instruction will allow students to move at their own pace and develop a personalized connection to prayer.

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Informal Hebrew finds a new foothold in all Religious School programming. In partnership with the Amitei Ivrit (Speak Hebrew) initiative, we will be infusing conversational and modern Hebrew into our Jewish learning through games and activities at all levels.

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7th grade classes move to Monday night. This will provide an opportunity for our 7th graders to see what’s ahead on their Jewish journey, and appreciate B. Mitzvah as a step along an ongoing path, rather than the end.

Experiential education trips expand.

“We can only understand Judaism by doing it, by performing the commandments and living a Jewish life. In the beginning is the deed. Only then comes the grasp, the insight, the comprehension.”

Rabbi Jonathan Sacks Trips to Alabama, New York City, and New Orleans will open students’ eyes to the broader Jewish world and help them to see where they might find their place.

Our Religious School program is growing and expanding every day! Make sure to register students PK-12th grade so they don’t miss out! Visit our TBT website to register today!

See you in August!

Judy Limor, Education Director

SIMCHAS & MAZELS

Hayden Solomon will be called to the Torah as a Bar Mitzvah on May 27. He is a 6th grader at Dodgen Middle School. His hobbies include playing travel baseball and basketball.

Hayden loves video games and spending time with his friends. The Solomon family would like to thank Rabbi Shuval-Weiner, Cantor Kassel, Jay Weiner, and all of the TBT teachers who have helped prepare him for this special day.

Levi Priddy, a rising 7th grader at Crabapple Middle School, will be called to the Torah as a Bar Mitzvah on June 10. Levi's interests include playing basketball, soccer and ping-pong; he takes great joy in beating his mother in checkers. He also treasures the time spent with his parents, whether it's cheering on their favorite sports team at a live event, or enjoying a movie night together.

Levi's commitment to making a positive impact extends beyond his love for sports.

Inspired by his family's experience with cancer, Levi has chosen to participate in Relay for Life to raise funds for cancer research, a cause close to his heart. The Priddy family is grateful to Rabbi Shuval-Weiner, Cantor Kassel, Jay Weiner, Nancy Peskin, and all the TBT teachers who have helped prepare Levi for this meaningful and special day.

Chava Rosenberg, daughter of Tony Rosenberg, was recently featured in a Queens University of Charlotte publication. Read the full article here

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extremely successful HOTTY Camp Jenny Bingo fundraiser was recently featured in the Atlanta Jewish Times. Read the full article here.

CLASS OF 2023

Sam Williams

Tori Segal

Margo Shields

The Walker School—Berklee College of Music

Lassiter High School—GCSU

St. Francis—GA Southern University

Trevor Goldenberg

Aaron Parker

Jeremy Schilstra

Walton High School—Florida State University

Lassiter High School—Chattahoochee Tech

Roswell High School—University of CO-Denver

Jamie McCord

Blake Berman

Ava Braiter

Etowah High School—Western Carolina U.

Lassiter High School—Georgia Tech.

Wheeler High School—American U.

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HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES

Zachary Jacobson Centennial High School—University of GA

Sammy Weindorf Lassiter High School—Georgia State University

Nicolas Block Milton High School—University of Arizona

Jacob Sausmer

Lindsey Gergans

Jakob Torino

Roswell High School—GA Gwinnett College

Milton High School—University of GA

Roswell High School—University of SC

Emma Hurwitz

Emily Faer

Johns Creek High School—University of Delaware

Sprayberry High School—GCSU

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YOUTH PROGRAMS It’s been a great year for the youth department! Here are some highlights:  Drew Baker, a HOTTY alum, joined us as the new HOTTY Youth Group Advisor (and he has been great)!  We’ve had over 20 teens at every HOTTY event since the beginning of the year.  Several of our teens attended NFTYSAR Weekend Kallot at Camp Coleman in the Winter and Spring.  We raised over $8000 at our annual Camp Jenny Bingo Fundraiser. That’s enough money to send 16 kids to Camp this summer!

And 11 of our TBT teens will be going to Camp Jenny as well, as counselors and program specialists!  We gave out $3200 in scholarships for our TBT kids to attend Jewish camp this summer.

Congratulations to the 2023-2024 HOTTY Board elected in April: President………………………..Molly Ziskind Programming VP…………..Jayson Faupel Social Action VP…………………Evan Cohn Membership VP……………..Julia Malever Communications VP…Mayah Loventhal Religious & Cultural VP……Riley Bessoff Freshman Rep………………..Shelby Tucker

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We sent care packages in the Fall, and Starbucks cards in the Spring to 54 TBT alums who are away at college.

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We ran our first new grade-level trips: 6th to Chattanooga and a Ropes Course, 7th to the Breman Museum and downtown Atlanta, 8/9th to the National Center for Civil and Human Rights, and 10-12th to New York City.

Can’t wait to see what next year brings.

Have a great summer!

Bobbee Griff, Youth Engagement Director

SISTERHOOD Shalom!

We have enjoyed seeing so many of you at our programs this year. We had great attendance at all of our events. From our “15 Ways to Tie a Scarf” opener to the “Wine Down/Blind Wine Tasting,” we have had fun, were inspired and made new friendships.

We want to give a special shout out to all of the ladies who helped us with planning, set up and clean up, bringing food etc. We really appreciate you all! Sisterhood depends on the commitment of its members to run successfully. If you want to be more involved in the planning and executing of Sisterhood programs next year, reach out to us! In the weeks to come, we will be busy planning next year’s events and would welcome your input.

Enjoy the Summer!

Carol Schemo Sisterhood Co-President cschemo@gmail.com

Stephanie Joseph Sisterhood Co-President stephjo143@gmail.com

Rosh Chodesh Jewish Yoga

Join us monthly on Rosh Chodesh as we yoke Jewish wisdom and knowledge with gentle yoga and meditation. Each month we embody the themes and energies of the new moon and month while practicing yoga. This class is open to all. Bring a yoga mat, water bottle and a curious mind! Join us monthly.

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Find it all at bethtikvah.com!

TBT’s website is a treasure trove of information! Make sure you log in, using Chrome as your browser. Then, you can easily manage your account, or check your profile.

And don’t forget: you can access our Directory of members, with just a few clicks!

Questions? Call the office!

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May 24 @ 7:00 PM: Welcome in the month of Sivan, a month of receiving, when we received the Torah.

June 21 @ 7:00 PM: Welcome in the month of Tammuz, a month of processing and releasing.

July 19 @ 7:00 PM: Welcome in the month of Av, a month of transition and deep listening.

August 1, 2023

ENGAGEMENT

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ENGAGEMENT

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FUNDRAISING On a glorious but windy day in Roswell, we hosted the 2nd Annual TBT Golf Tournament at Brookfield Country Club in Roswell.

We had 76 golfers from age 30 up to 75+ join us, and everyone had a great experience. Breakfast and lunch were included, as well as 1st through 3rd place prizes, and gift cards for longest drive and closest to the pin on all par 3 holes. Of our 76 golfers: 31 were TBT members, with the balance coming from friends in the Jewish and non-Jewish community.

Well over half of our golfers this year also played last year, and again, Brookfield did a fantastic job hosting us. We raised over $6,500; our final tally may show we exceeded last year’s funds raised.

Thanks to our golf committee: Evan Mermelstein Co-Chair; Steve Fine, Michael Bernstein, Andy Flink, and Roman Trebon. Also thanks to our volunteers: Carol Schemo, Terri Steinberg, Peter Birnbaum and Roman Trebon, and

to Rabbi Shuval-Weiner and Cantor Kassel for attending and schmoozing with the golfers. Here we are in Year Two, reaping the fruits of our labor, bringing Rabbi’s idea to reality once more! We are tentatively booked at Brookfield for our 3rd annual golf outing next year, sometime in early to mid-May. If you would like to join our committee, just call me!

Please see our sponsor list below, which includes several of our congregants’ businesses, along with local restaurants and merchants. We also had half of our sponsors return from last year. Don’t forget to patronize our sponsors wherever possible, in appreciation of their continued support and confidence in our synagogue. Thanks, and see you again next year!

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$50 Lola’s Burger and Tequila Bar (Roswell) $50 Gift Card - Houck’s Grille (Hwy 92 / Roswell) Sean Minor - 8 Wines - $200 value $100.00 Gift Card to Osteria Mattone Roswell $100.00 Gift Card to The Mill Kitchen and Bar Roswell (2) $50.00 Gift Cards to McCray's Tavern East Cobb $100 Gift Card to Hamp and Harry’s (Marietta Square) $75 Gift Card to 1920 (Roswell) $25 Gift Card to Zest (Roswell) Golf for 4 at Atlanta National Golf Club Golf for 4 at Brookfield Country Club (2) Free 1-hour sessions with East Cobb Fitness Personal Training Indian Hills Country Club - Shirt (L), Hat

Mark Rudel, Golf Co-Chair

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10 Dz Reconditioned Golf Balls – Alan Silverman (Weber HS Golf Coach) (3) 1½ Hour baseball lessons - hitting, throwing, catching, fielding – Mark Rudel (long time JCC Maccabi Baseball Coach) Autographed Books -- Peter Hartog - TBT Member Autographed Books – Rochelle Mucha, Phd – TBT Member Brilliant Jewelers – London Blue Topaz Stone & Gift Card for Design Abracadabra Cuts by Todd (East Cobb) – 3 Free Haircuts Rock Art – Personal Photographs by Andy Flink, TBT member $50 Starbuck’s gift card – Peter Hartog 1 bottle of Four Roses Small Batch Select – Peter Hartog Golf Tec - $150 gift card

ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT

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ANNUAL CAMPAIGN DONORS Our Annual Campaign raised over $82,500 this year, down 25% from last year, influenced largely by the successful raising of over $84,000 for the OnBoard Match program. We had 130+ members participate in both programs, or around 33% of our membership, also down slightly from last year. Naturally (and was expected) some members who had historically participated in the Annual Campaign opted to direct their gifts to the OnBoard Match program so that TBT would qualify for the larger matching gift. All in all, a pretty successful year in fundraising, with both programs combined. Thank you to all of our members who supported either of these programs: we know you have a choice of where to spend your money; we are incredibly grateful for contributions beyond dues, building fund, religious school and other fees.

We are also pleased to report we made over $6,500 from our 2 nd Annual Golf Tournament on May 1! See that story on page 14 of this issue.

Stay tuned for some exciting news about our fundraising initiatives in 2023-24, as we seek to qualify for the $250,000 matching gift offered by the Arthur Blank Family Foundation. Finally, if anyone would like to join our fundraising committee, we’d welcome your participation. Thanks as always for your support of TBT. Visionary Blank, Arthur Benefactor Aaronson, Andy & Julie Beckman, Paul & Anne Bruckman, Adam & Adrienne McMurrain, Thomas & Marsha Rudel, Mark & Gail Swichkow, Ronald & Leslie Tam, Don and Marilyn Walkes, Bruce & Bonnie Zalkin, Andrew & Ilana

Ludwig, Gilbert & Ellen Malkin, Sidney & Lois Moss, Joel & Karen Povlot, Rhonda & Scott Restler, John & Dahlia Schemo, Nathan & Carol Schiffer, Douglas & Lisa Solomon, Stuart & Frances Steinberg, Barry & Terri Tobin, Steven & Abbe Wilson, Todd & Rachel Wolf, Max & Carol

Sustainer Bearman, Dale & Wendy Birnbaum, Peter & Linda Cohn, Michael & Marlene Craig, Mark & Stephanie Dunn, Joseph & Waynah Farina, William & Susan Graiser, Harlan & Ivie Herndon, Sam & Alice Jedel, Peter & Sharon Joseph, Daniel & Stephanie Kallman, Douglas & Donna Kraus, Steven & Helen Leslie, Debra Loventhal, Gary & Michal Sher, Stacy & Alicia Siegel, David & Elisa Steinberg, Linda & Steven

Friend Baker, Brian & Sheri Bernstein, Michael & Jeannine Block, Scott & Mary Clymin, Lois Cohen, Michael & Wanda Frank, Aaron & Amy Glickman, Andrew & Jane Hurwitz, Phil & Suzanne Lasky, Scott & Sheryl Margolies, Joel & Aviva Marks, Jonathan & Joan Restler, Donald Schlesinger, Louis & Chanin, Ina Segal, William & Marjory Slotin, David & Marci Tolkan, Judith Toltzis, David & Christine Weiss, Mark & Debbie

Supporter Alterman, Pam Astren, Steven & Teri Boehm, Todd & Jennifer Fried, Andy Gerson, Steve & RoseAnn Hirsch, Michael & Kim Klokow, Peter & Frank, Ellen Kremer, Robert & Karen Levitz, Jeffrey & Ellen

Contributor Abramson, Ellen & Donald Alhadeff, Shari & Barry Bergman, Harris & Suellen Carter, Lonnie & Debbie Chanin, Eric & Pamela Cohn, Steven & Arlene Davis, Renee Decker, Gordon & Hollis Fader, Gary & Ilene

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Feller, Elliot & Donna Flink, Andy & Sheri Getty, Ed & Cindy Goldstein, Robert & Cindy Griff, Adam & Bobbee Jacobs, Carol Jaffe, Jamie & Katie Kalmin, Bruce & Hydi Kassel Jr, Valerie Kassel, Cantor Nancy Kess, Jeffrey & Beth Klein, Marc & Deborah Korsen, David & Jenny Korshak, Karen Landsberg, Fred & Patricia Lawler, Jr., Kenneth & Glazer, Ginger Levine, Judy Lewit, Emily Lowy, Hadley & Lisa Malever, Jerred & Debbie Medoff, Howard & Helaine Natter, Bernie & Gail Schwartz, Terry & William Seibold, Tom & Patti Share, Ira & Brenda Sherman, Ron & Myra Simon, Sandy & Nancy Stieglitz, Aaron & Sheila Strauss, David & Anne Tate, Lloyd & Gail Tucker, Kevin & Randi Turetsky, Brenda Turetsky, Sam & Manda Waldman, Bruce & Carol Wallach, June Zarett, Jon

As of 5/1/23

NEW MEMBERS

Jillian and Adam Smoller have two children, Presley (6) who is in Kindergarten at Sweet Apple Elementary, and Riley (3) who attends Montessori School. They have lived in the Roswell area for over eight years, and also have a seven year-old Labradoodle, and a 17-year-old Bichon.

Tiffany and Barry Landes live in Sandy Springs with their three daughters. Alaina (12) is in 6th grade at Ridgeview Middle School. Callie and Jocelyn (twins, 8) attend Heards Ferry Elementary. Barry works in the travel industry, and Tiffany is CEO of the household and a vacation rental.

With summer upon us, some of our congregants may be moving, downsizing, relocating, or just purging household items. TBT needs your cast-offs!

Here are just a few things we’re looking for; call the office for drop-off arrangements, and thanks!

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DONATIONS ANNUAL CAMPAIGN 2022/2023 in honor of Birth of Joe and Waynah Dunn’s granddaughter from Rhonda & Scott Povlot

in memory of Samuel Bearman from Dale & Wendy Bearman Elise Stern from Gilbert & Ellen Ludwig Harry V. Herrell, uncle of Waynah Dunn from Joe & Waynah Dunn Selma Dunn, mother of Joe Dunn from Joseph S Dunn Natalie Berlin from Mark & Debbie Weiss Edward Langstein from Michael & Helaine Shuster Sy Davis from Renee Davis David Rudel, Father of Mark Rudel from Rhonda & Scott Povlot Leonard Hartog from Ronald & Leslie Swichkow Frank Ziperson from Sandy & Nancy Simon Leonard Hartog from Todd & Jennifer Boehm Maxine Gelb Kurtz from Tom & Patti Seibold Nanette Ross, Mother of Donna Kallman from Wendy & Dale Bearman

BACKPACK BUDDIES in memory of Harriet Decker Levi from Gordon & Hollis Decker

Hilda Zimmerman and Pauline Liederman from Steven & Janice Liederman

CANTORS FUND in appreciation of Cantor Kassel for the meaningful and comforting Shiva and support at this difficult time from Phil & Suzanne Hurwitz Cantor singing for my Mother's funeral from Will & Susan Shields

in honor of Cantor Kassel from David & Jenny Korsen Maggie Trebon’s Bat Mitzvah and all Cantor’s help preparing and teaching from Jenni & Roman Trebon

in memory of Michael Freeman, brother of Jennifer Boehm from Bradley & Kimberly Peters Marian Birlant Slotin from David & Marci Slotin Stanley Weiss from Debbie & Mark Weiss Rose Weiss from Mark & Debbie Weiss Yahrzeit of Sarah Stansky from Melvin Levine George Wise from Steve, Amy, Jennifer and Ellen Fine June H. Restler from The Restler Family Nanette Jean Ross from Vicki & Fred Steine

BLANK CHALLENGE GRANT in memory of

CARING/KEHILLAT CHESED FUND in honor of

John and Suzette Schwartz, parents and grandparents of Bart, Maddie, Cameron and Brian from Scott & Rhonda Povlot

RSW from David & Jenny Korsen the marriage of Peter Klokow and Ellen Frank from Peter & Sharon Jedel

CAMPERSHIP/ISRAEL FUND in memory of

in memory of

Nadia Cooper from Hadley & Lisa Lowy Arthur Toltzis from Robert & Adele Toltzis

Michael Freeman, beloved brother of Jennifer Boehm from Evan and Missi Mermelstein, Ryan and Ilana Sharon Corin from Gordon & Hollis Decker

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Judy Naftolin from Joshua & Debbie Sinsley Michael Freeman, brother of Jen Boehm from Lori Shapiro and Cary Goldenthal Stephen Perling from Max & Carol Wolf Mollie Krigsner from Aaron & Sheila Stieglitz

DANA JO & MARVIN MERMELSTEIN MEMORIAL FUND FOR MULTICULTURAL UNDERSTANDING in honor of Thank you for our Mishloach Minot greetings from our friends at TBT from Rhonda & Scott Povlot

GENERAL FUND in appreciation of Michael J. Berger from Harlan & Ivie Graiser

in memory of Rita Tuvlin. from Bernard Tuvlin Rosiland Orloff from Charles Lewis Edith Fallon from Ronald & Donna Fallon Harry Fallon from Ronald & Donna Fallon Peter Hartog's father. from Gary & Michal Loventhal Abraham Ludwig from Gilbert & Ellen Ludwig Florence Berger Auerbach from Harlan & Ivie Graiser Isaac Ackerman from Harlan & Ivie Graiser Pierre Lipton from Jeff & Ruth Siegel Leonard Hartog from Katie & Jamie Jaffe Melvin Falkof from Peter Klokow & Ellen Frank Michael Freeman, brother of Jennifer Boehm from Povlot Family David Rudel, Father of Mark Rudel from Reah Friedman Goldie & Isadore Berman from Steve & Susan Berman Leonard Hartog from The Turetsky Family As of 5/1/23

DONATIONS HASSIA LEVIN RELIGIOUS SCHOOL FUND in memory of Rosalyn Zierler from Gordon & Hollis Decker

HUNGER FUND in memory of Gertrude Brooks from Burton & Sara Grossman

LAURA DERIEMER MEMORIAL MITZVAH FUND in memory of Terry Zwerling, brother of Ann Dee Torino from Rhonda & Scott Povlot

MICHAEL ZALKIN MEMORIAL LIBRARY FUND in memory of Muriel Tolkan from Judith Tolkan Clare Yachelson Langstein from Michael & Helaine Shuster

RABBI SHUVAL-WEINER DISCRETIONARY FUND in appreciation of Rabbi Shuval-Winer's officiation and compassion at my mother's shiva minyan from Dr. Robyn Faintich Rabbi Shuval-Weiner from Michael & Wanda Cohen Rabbi Shuval-Weiner for a beautiful Shiva Minyan from Phil & Suzanne Hurwitz

in honor of Rabbi Shuval-Weiner from David & Jenny Korsen Maggi Trebon’s Bat Mitzvah from Jenni & Roman Trebon

in memory of Michael Freeman from Andrea & Josh Berman Abraham Alhadeff from Barry & Shari Alhadeff Irwin Rickles from Betty Rickles Herbert Waldman from Bruce & Carol Waldman Lorry Bernstein from David & Marci Slotin Nanette Ross from Douglas & Donna Kallman Meyer Friedman from Margie Cohen Gertrude Weiss from Mark & Debbie Weiss Pierre Lipton from Mark Williams & Michelle Easton Baxter Barnes from Rhonda & Scott Povlot Moses Reiber from Steve & RoseAnn Gerson

RELIGIOUS SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP FUND in memory of

TIKKUN OLAM FUND in memory of Gertrude Willard from Jeffrey Willard & Steve Mahan Arnold Cohn from Steven & Arlene Cohn As of 5/1/23

Seeking Kehillat Chesed (Caring Committee) Volunteers When the unexpected happens in our TBT community, our Kehillat Chesed volunteers step up to help.

We have an outstanding group of volunteers, but we could always use a few more!

The outreach means a lot to TBT members who need some TLC. If you are interested in joining our group, please reach out to Helaine Medoff for more information. helainemedoff@gmail.com 404-353-1894

IN MEMORIAM

Harold Grossman from Burton & Sara Grossman Temple Beth Tikvah acknowledges with sorrow the passing of:

Nanette Ross Michael Freeman Terry Zwerling Frank Ziperson Leonard Hartog Stuart Engel

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9955 Coleman Road Roswell, GA 30075 www.bethtikvah.com Rabbi Alexandria Shuval-Weiner Cantor Nancy Kassel Rabbi Emeritus Donald A. Tam Preschool Director Linda Siegel Religious School Director Judy Limor Engagement Director Suzanne Hurwitz Youth Engagement Director Bobbee Griff President John Restler Vice President Josh Berman Vice President Todd Boehm Vice President Dalia Faupel Vice President Lesly Gregory Vice President Jill Leitman Vice President Debbie Malever Treasurer David Siegel Secretary Lynda Bennett Immediate Past President Joe Dunn President Elect Deidre Kinoshita

COMMITTEES & CHAIRPERSONS Budget & Finance Karen Korshak

karcpa@comcast.net

Kehillat Chesed (Caring) Helaine Medoff helainemedoff@gmail.com

Security Jay Sausmer jsausmer@gmail.com

Camp/Israel Scholarship Bobbee Griff youth@bethtikvah.com

Library Ilana Zalkin ilanaz@att.net

Chavurot/Affinity Groups Brian Rubenstein brianrubenstein@yahoo.com

Membership Recruitment & Retention Jaime White butcherj15@gmail.com Samantha Mitman smitman7978@gmail.com

Sisterhood Stephanie Joseph stephjo143@gmail.com Carol Schemo cschemo@gmail.com

College Outreach Jules Salinas gatordiva90@yahoo.com Communications Marlene Cohn marlene@thecohns.us House Ted Nathan tnathan@baldwinscheduling.com

Nominating Committee Jenni Trebon jennirun@yahoo.com Fundraising Mark Rudel mrudel2018@gmail.com Ritual Rick Winer rsw@drrickwiner.com

Social Action/Social Justice TBD (Call office if interested!)

Backpack Buddies Jeanine Bernstein jbern530@att.net Renee Weiskopf rbweiskopf@hotmail.com Website Development Scott Povlot spovlot@yahoo.com

TBT Needs You—Get Involved!