NOV/DEC KOL TIKVAH

NOV/DEC 2024 Volume 44 Issue 6 ©2024

Temple Beth Tikvah 9955 Coleman Road, Roswell, GA 30075

770.642.0434

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

As we reflect on the beautiful Holy Day season of 5785, I want to extend my heartfelt gratitude to each of you for your participation, your prayers, and your spirit. I pray that you found the days as powerful and meaningful as I did. Thank you to all who helped to make them so.

As we move from these Days of Awe into the year, I am holding on to a teaching from the sages that says "What matters most to G!d is not how we repent between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, but how we live from Yom Kippur to the next Rosh Hashanah." This emphasizes the importance of our actions and growth throughout the year, not just during the High Holy Days.

As we transition from the holy days and autumn festivals into the journey of life for this new year, let us ask ourselves: Who do we wish to be today, and what community do we intend to build together in this new year? Let’s make the choices that will bring it all to fruition. In a world filled with division and contention— especially as we approach a critical national election—let us hold fast to the values that bind us as a sacred community. Our tradition teaches us that existence is

fundamentally about fostering loving relationships, both among ourselves and with the Divine. May we always strive to see the Divine face in one another, embodying the essence of chesed, lovingkindness, and take actions that bring healing. Each act of kindness we extend can serve as a bridge, connecting us in times of uncertainty. Let us reach out our hands to one another, creating a community grounded in understanding, compassion, and shared purpose.

Moreover, as we move into the season of Thanksgiving and Hanukkah, let us celebrate the gifts in our lives: love, friendship and freedom, and remember the power that each one of us has that can banish darkness. May our lights shine brightly, illuminating our paths and guiding us as we nurture our relationships and build our community.

Wishing you all a season of reflection, gratitude, and hope. With blessings,

Dear Temple Beth Tikvah Community, With the blessing of the Trustees, I am writing to inform you of an upcoming Sabbatical I will be taking, beginning in mid-December and continuing through the first week of February 2025. This year marks my 10th anniversary with our beloved congregation, and I feel it is the right time for me to step back and engage in this important practice.

In the book of Leviticus (25:4), we are reminded of the significance of rest: "the seventh year shall be a sabbath of rest unto the land, a sabbath for the Lord."

Just as the land requires a season of rest to rejuvenate and flourish, so too do we as individuals and as a community. A Sabbatical provides an opportunity to reflect, recharge, and deepen our spiritual and intellectual pursuits.

During my time away, I plan to focus on rest

and rejuvenation, reconnecting with my family as we welcome a new grandchild, B’H, and engaging in scholarly study. I am also excited to share that I will be writing a chapter for an upcoming book to be published

by CCAR Press.

While away, Cantor Kassel will assume full pulpit responsibilities, supported by our dedicated congregational volunteers.

Additionally, other community rabbis have made themselves available should Cantor Kassel need assistance. I have full confidence in her abilities and know that our community will be in capable hands during my absence.

With deepest gratitude to our leadership for this gift of time, I look forward to returning and reconnecting with all of you, refreshed and inspired by this time of renewal. Thank you for your understanding and support as I embark on this journey.

With warm regards,

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REMEMBRANCE AM ECHAD B’LEV ECHAD Temple Beth Tikvah is one of 525 synagogues from 31 countries in 281 cities who have chosen to participate in the Simchat Torah Project, a global project to unite the Jewish world and honor the memory of the 1,200 souls lost on 10/7 and the many who fell in battle since that horrific dark day.

The me’il -Torah cover- is identical to those in all the participating synagogues, but individual in that we carry the name of a single soul lost.

Reservist Eliran Yeger z”l who was killed in a gun battle with Hamas operatives in the Gaza strip on 25 of January, 2024. He was the 220th soldier to fall in battle after October 7. Eliran was 36 years old; he came from Tel Aviv and served in the 8170 battalion.

We have chosen the Tam Torah to wear this memorial me’il. Simchat Torah we danced with it; we will never forget what happened on Simchat Torah in 2023, and we are determined to continue dancing, for this is how we continue to live with the hope that there will be a better time. We dispel the darkness by dancing by the light of Torah.

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NOTES FROM THE

Cantor

P UT T ING MO RE LI GHT I NTO TH E WOR LD !

Several Jewish texts have really spoken to me this year, prompting me to try to put things into a perspective influenced by where I am in my own life’s journey.

1st) The Unetane Tokef Prayer during the High Holidays. Who shall live and who shall die. Who shall be tranquil and who shall be troubled, etc. So many reminders that we don’t have the control over our lives as much as we’d like to think we do. Yet the closing line of this prayer is: Repentence (turning back to God), prayer and acts of righteousness – will soften the decree of whatever is in store for us. In other words – it still matters how we approach the things for which we DO have control, both in attitude and in our actions.

2nd) The whole of Ecclesiastes (which customarily is read and studied during Sukkot). Much like the Unetane Tokef prayer, Ecclesiastes, from the perspective of an older, learned man, also articulates the range of life experiences, both joyful and challenging – and also concludes that it still matters how we approach the things for which we DO have control, especially in following God’s commandments.

3rd) A phrase from Pirkei Avot (Ethical sayings of our earliest rabbis) customarily studied between Passover and

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Shavuot, the following one-liner is attributed to Hillel: “In a place where no one behaves like a human being, you must strive to be human!”

All three of these texts emphasize that which we CAN do, even when that which surrounds us is upsetting, troubling and challenging.

In November, we have a respite from the four holidays that fell in October. No Jewish holidays during the month of Cheshvan; just the American holiday of Thanksgiving. How important it is to take the time away from the daily routines and focus on relationships and the basic material needs that hopefully are met.

In December, beginning Wednesday night, December 25 – the holiday of Chanukah begins. Again, how important it is to focus on bringing light into the world at a time when the days are the shortest and darkness is at a maximum.

May we bring more light into the world through our words, actions and connection to the Jewish community.

THIS…we can do!

A MESSAGE FROM OUR

President

Dear Temple Beth Tikvah Community, As we came together during these past High Holy Days, we reflected on the past year and looked ahead, with a focus on hope and joy, and taking strides toward sitting with uncertainty by questioning, reaching out to fellow congregants, and considering the multitude of ways we have and can be a part of this community.

Thank you for making Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur such a time of true congregation. Each of you plays a vital role in strengthening not only Temple Beth Tikvah, but also the Jewish community here in Roswell, in Israel, and across the world. Together, we are a beacon of light and hope.

I invite you to learn more about the important and holy work that Temple Beth Tikvah is doing and how you can be a part of it. This past year, we have run towards Israel, and in the year ahead, we will continue to pour our efforts into strengthening our synagogue and nurturing our Jewish core.

We have stamped our presence as Jews outside of the walls of

TBT at secular and non-secular events, and will continue to respond to the needs of our congregation as we plan meaningfully.

The Board of Trustees is working to create a sustainable strategic plan to support the mission of Temple Beth Tikvah: The purpose of the Congregation is to promote the enduring and fundamental principles of Judaism and to ensure the continuity of the Jewish people, to enable its Congregants to develop a relationship with God through communal worship, study and assembly, and to embrace the principles of Reform Judaism in the conduct of the individual, family, and the society in which we live.

Whether you participate in person or online, I ask you to consider giving today. Your support ensures that together, we can secure a bright and thriving future for Temple Beth Tikvah and the Jewish community beyond.

Am Yisrael Chai,

Deidre Kinoshita, President

Board Member Profile: Dalia Faupel, VP of Programming My family—my husband Dave and our children, Leah providing strategic writing services to agencies and small and Jayson—has been part of the TBT community since 2007. businesses. Outside of work, I’ve held numerous volunteer TBT has been an integral part of our lives, from our children positions, offering communication support to nonprofits. My becoming b'mitzvah, to their parents have been great role models for involvement with HOTTY, to my own supporting their community with their skills roles chairing various committees. I’ve and their time, and I want to model that for served on the Board since 2019, and my children. currently focus as the VP of My free time is spent enjoying my Programming is on working with our friends and family, which includes Rafi, our clergy, board, and staff to create giant rescue dog, planning travel meaningful programs for our adventures, hiking, baking, attending live congregation. (Quick plug: If you’re theater, and photographing favorite people interested in joining our new and places. I’m also an avid reader and have programming committee, I’d love to been part of a book club for 17 years! hear from you!)

It’s meaningful to me to I graduated from the University collaborate as a Board and share ideas as of Florida with a degree in journalism we align our actions with our synagogue and worked in agency PR before mission. I love helping members feel more focusing solely on writing and strategy. I connected to TBT and to each other. Those Jayson, Dalia, Leah spent a decade as a senior editor with relationships are what makes our and David Faupel Nickelodeon's digital division, and now community thrive. run my own consultancy, Word Wealth Studio, Pg. 5 News and Happenings from Temple Beth Tikvah

PRESCHOOL Our TBT Preschool students had a fantastic time in the sukkah as we celebrated the festive holiday of Sukkot. The children were excited to eat snack or lunch outside, and they decorated the big sukkah with special artwork and crafts. We also taught them about the lulav and etrog. It is always fun celebrating the Jewish holidays with our enthusiastic Preschool friends. We also celebrated Simchat Torah. The children marched around the sanctuary with Israeli flags in celebration of completing the reading of the Torah, and beginning to read it again.

Scholastic Book Club is coming back to our TBT this year. The Preschool moms will set up the book fair so that Religious School and Preschool families can come and purchase books. Please mark your calendars for the week of Sunday, November 17 through Friday, November 22 to shop for books (they make excellent Chanukah gifts!).

The Preschool will observe Thanksgiving by performing a wonderful show and enjoying a pot luck feast. The children will sing songs, and I know they will look cute in their costumes. It is always nice to meet all of the extended families of our Preschool children.

I want to remind everyone that TBT Preschool participates in the Alef Fund, which is designed to help off-set the cost of tuition. This money allows many families to send their children to a Jewish preschool when they otherwise may not be able to afford tuition in full. We can only do this with your help, so please click on this web link to donate. TBT Preschool appreciates all of your generous help and participation!

Linda Siegel, Preschool Director

TBT Preschool Awarded GIPL Four Direction Fund Grant Georgia Interfaith Power and Light has awarded $500 to Temple Beth Tikvah Preschool. The goal of the Four Directions Fund (FDF) is to inspire care for creation and empower people to be involved in creating positive change for the

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earth and all its inhabitants. The Grant Committee is pleased to offer $500 to purchase reusable plates and cutlery to reduce paper and plastic waste during lunchtime.

RELIGIOUS SCHOOL "We are born makers. We move what we're learning from our heads to our hears through our hands." - Brene Brown I am often asked by parents, "Is Sunday School still the same as it was when I was a kid?" This question generally elicits a chuckle, especially since it is the same regardless of the age or generation of the parent asking.

When I dig deeper, what I find is that many of our Religious School parents have memories of Sunday School/ Hebrew School that are less than positive filled with recollections of rote memorization, learning and relearning the same stories and holidays year after year, and a constant refrain of "do I have to go?" They are looking for reassurance that their child(ren)'s experience will somehow be different.

If you are a parent who has asked, this response will sound incredibly familiar. If not here is what I would tell you if you did ask: The synagogue should be a place we want to visit, not somewhere we feel forced to be. I try hard to make Religious School FUN - through hands-on projects, experiential learning, and relationship building. Rather than learn about the symbolism of the Jewish New Year, we touch it - cutting open a pomegranate to count the seeds, mixing ingredients to make honey ice cream in a bag, chopping and grating and boiling apples into homemade applesauce.

Older students travel downtown to see the birthplace of Martin Luther King, Jr. and understand the involvement of the Jewish community in the Civil Rights movement, or fly north to New York City to see how Judaism has developed in America over the centuries.

Our Religious School curriculum has a purpose. We teach Jewish values in both historical context and application

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to everyday life. Recently, younger students learned the concept of Hachnasat Orchim - welcoming guests into the home - as they learned the story of Abraham in the book of Genesis. Older students discussed what it means to be created in God's image Betzelem Elohim - and how their actions are reflections of God. I remind students and parents regularly - our Jewishness is not limited to our time at Temple Beth Tikvah; rather, we are Jews all the time.

Our Jewish values help us to uphold the commandments of the Torah and traditions of our ancestors, even as we move through the 21st century.

Finally, learning Hebrew, the language of Israel and the Jewish people, should be accessible and enjoyable, not a chore relegated to t'fillah and BMitzvah preparation.

Our TBT classrooms are infused with conversational Hebrew in small, meaningful chunks - morah (teacher), yom (day), yeled/yaldah (boy/girl) - etc. We play Barvaz, Barvaz, Arvaz (Duck, Duck, Goose) and Shimon Omer (Simon Says) to learn motions and body parts. Stop by any classroom to hear the word or phrase of the day, and listen as the students excitedly use them in classroom talk.

It is my sincere hope that these small efforts will have a major impact - that students will WANT to come to class each week and will be proud not only of what they are learning, but also of what they are doing to impact the world around them in a positive way.

Interested in learning more? Come visit I'd love to show you around!

Judy Limor, Education Director

YOUTH PROGRAMS The leaves may be falling, and the temperature is getting cooler, but it’s time to start thinking about summer camp! At TBT we believe that Jewish summer camp is a transformative part of our Jewish experience. Jewish summer camp is about so much more than campfires and gaga.

Campers are bunkmates and team players, artists and athletes, and developing leaders. At camp, kids learn independence, communication, resilience, and to be creative problem-solvers.

These are skills they can use their entire lives. Camp is a chance for kids to explore who they are, and who they want to become.

At Jewish summer camp, ruach (spirit) is part of every activity—from Maccabiah (Color War) to celebrating Shabbat on Friday night. Surrounded by Jewish peers and role models, campers can explore their connection to the Jewish community. The impact of Jewish camp is both immediate and lasting - campers return home with lifelong friends and feeling connected to a community. Research shows that children with pivotal Jewish camp experiences are more likely to become adults who value their Jewish heritage and take on leadership roles in their communities.

Our regional camp is URJ Camp Coleman in Cleveland, GA. Judy and I (along with my husband and kids) spend part of every summer there (see some pics of my happy campers!) and we’d love for your camper to join us this summer. If you’re looking for something other than a traditional camp, there’s a wide range of camp options and programs for you to choose from. Talk to Bobbee for more info.

We know that paying for summer camp is a huge factor in deciding whether to send your child to camp. If your

child wants to go to camp, there are scholarships and financial aid options available. See the camp scholarship flyer (below) to apply for a TBT Camp Scholarship (the form is due by January 31). Also, check out the Federation’s website for more opportunities.

When asked why she prioritizes her kids going to Jewish overnight camp, one TBT parent said this: “Jewish overnight camp is expensive. For families on a budget, the sticker shock is real. But the experience for our children is also priceless. The things my kids have learned about themselves at camp, the bonds they have made with other Jewish kids, and the level of confidence they have gained in trying new things cannot be measured in dollars. I would encourage those who are overwhelmed or stymied simply by the financial obligation to re-evaluate. Not only are there multiple ways to receive financial aid but there are also ways to budget effectively. My husband and I often remark to each other that we would never spend $10,000 on a vacation for ourselves. And we personally decided to put off that kitchen or bathroom remodel for a few years so we could afford camp. Each of us make choices based on what is most important to us – there is no right or wrong. And, personally, Jewish summer camp is the right one for our family.”

Bobbee Griff, Youth Engagement Director

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YOUTH PROGRAMS

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ENGAGEMENT My husband Phil and I recently enjoyed a wonderful cruise, traveling to ports in Spain, France, Italy and Malta. All of it was incredible, but the highlights for me were the Jewish ones. I saw a flyer on a lamppost in Barcelona that read “Bring Them Home,” and in Rome, we saw excited students as they were dismissed from their Jewish day school. We welcomed Shabbat on the ship with about 40 others - from the U.S., Canada, Israel, England, France, Australia and more.

Together we recited the blessings, ate delicious challah, sang HaTikvah and connected with one another.

In the Great Synagogue of Rome, I noticed that above the ark, the Hebrew words are the same as those in the TBT sanctuary: ‫דע לפני מי אתה עומד‬ Da lifne mi attah omed Know before whom you stand That our community spans the globe is not a new concept, but being able to witness it and share its joys is always so meaningful.

Back in Georgia at TBT, when we gather, it is no less meaningful. We recently created Rosh Hashanah graze boards, enjoyed a beautiful Feast in the Fort, danced with the Torahs - and unrolled our new Torah, written by OUR CONGREGATION! - on Simchat Torah, played Mah Jongg, Canasta and Bridge, hiked the trails, played trivia, and of course, gathered for our beautiful High Holy Day services and programming. It is always so good to see so many TBTers!

Coming up, we have a busy few months, so register online and mark your calendars now!

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Shabbat Dinner on the Town (Standard at Roswell) on Nov. 8

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Evening Nosh and Talk (with Lee Gordon from Hand in Hand, an integrated Jewish/Arab school system) on Nov. 13

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Life Tips & Friendships (with Cantor Kassel, who will share her mission trip to Israel with us) on Nov. 14

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TBT on the Town Field Trip to two area museums on Nov. 17

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Shabbat Afternoon Hikes on Nov. 23 and Dec. 21

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Chibur (40’s and 50’s) Chanukah Program on Dec. 1

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TBT Readers Book Club and Brunch on Dec. 8

Trivia at Miller’s Ale House on Nov. 26; at Alessio’s on Dec. 24 Candle Making and Connections with Sisterhood on Dec. 5 Community Chanukah Celebration at Temple Kol Emeth on Dec. 15 • Chanukah Graze into the Holidays on Dec. 23 Never been to one of our programs? That’s okay!

We will welcome you with open arms.

I look forward to seeing you and spending meaningful time together.

Suzanne Hurwitz , Director of Engagement suzanne@bethtikvah.com 770.642.0434

ENGAGEMENT

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SISTERHOOD Sisterhood has some wonderful programs! Here’s one we hope you enjoyed: October 22 We had a WONDERFUL time together at our Sisterhood Opener --- Mah Jongg in the Sukkah! Our Sisters brought fun appetizers and dessert, along with wine. We played Mah Jongg at several tables under the stars, and enjoyed a lovely evening .

And here are a few of our upcoming events: Thursday, December 5, 6:30 PM @ TBT "Keep the fire bright for all of our Chanukah nights" Join all of our Sisters for appetizers and a fantastic candlemaking class. You will leave with a beautiful new candle to enjoy during Chanukah. Appetizers and wine will be served.

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 6:30 PM @ TBT Stay fit in 2025 with our FAVORITE fitness instructor Danna Leff, who will teach an exercise class that works for all levels. A salad bar dinner and wine will be served. Sisters will sign up to bring their favorite salad toppings. Also, bring your yoga mat, water bottle and a towel.

Wednesday, February 26, 2025 7:00 PM @ TBT Amazing flower arranging class with dinner included. Learn to work with a variety of beautiful flowers and take home a gorgeous arrangement !

NOTE: New 2025 Mahjong Card orders Coming Soon this November! The deadline to order is Feb. 1, 2025 Every card purchased earns a donation from the Mahjong League to our Sisterhood, so spread the word to all of your friends and family to buy new 2025 Cards from TBT Sisterhood.

All the best,

Carol Schemo cschemo@gmail.com

Stephanie Joseph stephjo143@gmail.com

From November 12 to December 29, the Center for Puppetry Arts in Atlanta is hosting a special exhibit called “Festive Features” that brings global traditions to life through puppetry.

Come experience the Famous Chelm Players, created by the renowned puppeteer Robert Rogers.

These whimsical puppets tell the story of the villagers of Chelm.

The characters celebrate Jewish humor, tradition, and wisdom— making this exhibit a meaningful experience for all ages.

Join us for this important cultural event located in Midtown.

1404 Spring St NW, Atlanta, GA 30309

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SIMCHAS Madelyn LeBell Zey was called to the bimah as Bat Mitzvah on October 19.

Madelyn is a seventh grader at Northwestern Middle School. She is a reader, competitive cheerleader, and loyal friend. When she is not at practice with Georgia Allstars, Madelyn spends her free time with friends, family, and snuggling with her dog Zeek.

Noah Kalmin will be called to the Torah as a Bar Mitzvah on November 2.

Noah is the son of Hydi and Bruce Kalmin, and the grandson of Jenny and Norman Kalmin, and Jerry and Marilyn (of blessed memory) Dickstein. He is a 7th grader at Fulton Science Academy in Alpharetta. He plays clarinet in the middle school band and is a member of the E-Sports Club, Mini Mock Trial and Junior Beta Club. In his free time, he enjoys cooking, playing with dogs, karate, hiking, and playing video games. He has an adorable five year-old goldendoodle named Lucy Snickerdoodle, and he loves everything about dogs!

For his mitzvah project, Noah was mentored by Kids Boost and sold dog toys and treats at Crabapple Fest with all proceeds benefiting Canine Assistants, a local organization that raises and trains service dogs. Additionally, he brought two service dogs to the TBT Religious School this fall as part of their K-9 reading program, and read Rosh Hashanah-themed books to the younger kids. He would like to thank Cantor Kassel, Rabbi Shuval-Weiner, his tutor Amy Peskin, and all the teachers and family who have helped him get to this important day!

Laynie White will be called to the Torah as a Bat Mitzvah on November 9. Laynie is in 7th grade, and an honor roll student at Hightower Trail Middle School.

Laynie has played lacrosse since she was in Kindergarten. She also enjoys playing basketball, swimming, fishing, chorus, and reluctantly plays the violin. When she isn’t at school or playing lacrosse, you can find her with her other passions; babysitting kids, loving on animals, hanging out with friends, camping with her family and camping crew, watching SEC football and the Braves, or drumming up conversations with everyone and their dogs and kids in the neighborhood (garnering her the nickname of “The Mayor.”)

Laynie is the eldest of the three daughters in her family, and is a loving and joyful leader of the pack. Laynie loves life, loves anything with sugar, loves her family and her dog, Izzy. Laynie has a passion for giving, and she chose to have a Bark Mitzvah for her mitzvah project, and bathe and walk dogs to raise money for local dog foster programs. She plans to attend UGA and become a veterinarian.

Laynie is third generation congregant at Temple Beth Tikvah and is grateful for her grandparents, Carla and the late Bill Butcher, for L’dor V’dor. The White Family is thrilled to celebrate this special day with friends, family, and congregation, and would like to thank Rabbi Shuval-Weiner, Cantor Kassel, Amy Peskin, Judy Limor, and all her teachers who have patiently guided her to this occasion.

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SOCIAL ACTION

Atlanta Jewish Community members “go to bat” for non-medical hospital personnel on Christmas Day: Click here to sign up!

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Jake Malever, Ben Hartog and Riley Bessoff sort donated food for Camp Jenny

DONATIONS ANNUAL CAMPAIGN 2024/2025 in memory of

EDUCATION FUND CONTRIBUTION in memory of

Leah Newblatt Restler from Donald Restler Stanley B. Kaye from Elisa Siegel Herb Williams from Joe & Waynah Dunn Rose Trucker from Shirley Plotkin Lawrence Gelb from Tom & Patti Seibold

Harris Simons from David Toltzis

BACKPACK BUDDIES

Edward Manning from Debbie, Glenn & Bunny Maron

in honor of

Jonah Turetsky's Bar Mitzvah from Brenda Turetsky Marsha Mathis special birthday and her kindness. from Pamela Alterman

in memory of

GENERAL FUND in memory of

HIGH HOLY DAY CONTRIBUTION 2023 in honor of

Our 20th Wedding Anniversary from Michelle Easton & Mark Williams

Maryetta Waldron from Dr. Ronald & Donna Fallon Linda Haskins from Terri & Barry Steinberg

HUNGER FUND

BUILDING FUND DONATION

Richard Berkowitz from Robert & Marcy Nader

in memory of

Stanley Berke from Andy Berke

CANTORS FUND

in memory of

LAURA DeRIEMER MEMORIAL MITZVAH FUND in memory of

in honor of

Danny Alterman from Pamela Alterman

A beautiful High Holy Days from Scott & Rhonda Povlot

MICHAEL ZALKIN MEMORIAL LIBRARY FUND in memory of

in memory of Robert Lipsitt from Dr. Michael Lipsitt Mamie Greifer from Mark & Debbie Weiss Tobi Levine from Melvin Levine Paul Alterman and Andy Alterman from Pamela Alterman Bernice Abrams from Sidney & Robin Karlin In memory of Marvin & Flora Fine and George Wise---beloved Parents and Grandparents--for the New Year of 5785--- from Steve and Amy Fine & Family Henny Wasserman from Steven & Arlene Cohn

Elizabeth and Ben Goldberg from Beth & Jeffrey Kess Lillian Mansfield from Beth & Jeffrey Kess

PRESCHOOL FUND in memory of

George Glickman from Andrew & Jane Glickman

RABBI SHUVAL-WEINER DISCRETIONARY FUND in memory of Arthur Pollak - Carol Waldman’s dad from Bruce Waldman Sezwyn Miller from Dr. Max & Carol Wolf Isaac Liebowitz and Nat Williams from Herb & Marsha Williams My parents Barbara & Sonny Pergament from Jill Pergament Lehrer Marcia Zarett from Jon Zarett Philmour Karlin from Sidney & Robin Karlin

other Ed Manning, Beloved father of Danna Leff from Melissa and Don Sklar

TIKKUN OLAM FUND in appreciation of

Our magnificent Rabbi, Cantor, Staff, security officers and lay leadership from Stewart Banner

in memory of Marvin Grossman from Jeffrey Willard & Steve Mahan

As of 10/25/2024

IN MEMORIAM Temple Beth Tikvah acknowledges with sorrow the passing of:

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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 Deidre Kinoshita Vice President Mayrov Baru Vice President Dalia Faupel Vice President Lesly Gregory Vice President Jill Leitman Vice President Yossi Limor Vice President Debbie Malever Treasurer David Siegel Secretary Lynda Bennett Immediate Past President John Restler

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

College Outreach Bobbee Griff youth@bethtikvah.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

Communications Marlene Cohn marlene@thecohns.us Fundraising Mark Rudel mrudel2018@gmail.com House Ted Nathan tnathan@baldwinscheduling.com

Men’s Club Joe Feinberg mensclub@bethtikvah.com Nominating Committee Jenni Trebon jennirun@yahoo.com Ritual Rick Winer rsw@drrickwiner.com

Social Action/Social Justice Maggie McAuliffe mgm5sbh@gmail.com Backpack Buddies Jeannine Bernstein jbern530@att.net Renee Weiskopf rbweiskopf@hotmail.com Website Development Scott Povlot spovlot@yahoo.com

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