A MESSAGE FROM THE Rabbi
Rosh Hashanah
As we prepare to welcome the new Jewish year of 5785, we do so with hearts full of hope and prayers for peace. We stand together, praying for the safety and security of Israel and for a positive and safe election season here in the United States. While we may hold different views on how the future should unfold, let us remember that our strength as a kehillah, a sacred community, lies in our shared commitment to the values of our Jewish tradition. May we continually see the face of the Divine in all whom we meet, and may our words always be reflected in our actions.
Let us live up to the name of our synagogue, Beth Tikvah a House of Hope by embodying kindness, unity, and compassion in all we do. Wishing you and your loved ones a year of blessing, peace, and goodness.
Shanah Tovah U'metukah! May it be a sweet and good year for all.
Rabbi Alex Shuval-Weiner
Torah Cover is Donated in honor of TBT’s 36th Anniversary Torah Project
TheTorahcoverforournewTorah,designedby Avery Slotin and lovingly made by needlepoint Marcie Slotin and Sheryl Lasky, is rich with symbols of blessing, strength, and the connection betweenthepastandthefuture.
The cover features 36 stars, atributeto G!d’spromiseto Abraham in Genesis 22:17: "I will bless you and make your descendants as numerous as the stars in the sky and as thesand on the seas." These stars celebrate the 36th year of Temple Beth Tikvah and evoke the story of the Lamed Vavnikim the 36 righteous souls who uphold the world’s balance. The stars are paired with imagery of sand and the ocean, invoking Deuteronomy 30:13: "The Torah is not in the heavens neither is it beyond the
sea." This speaks to the idea that Torah is always within reach,guidingandsustainingus.
Pomegranates adorn the cover, symbolizing wisdom, and the seeds of future generations. At its center stands a majestic double-twist tree, representing Torah and its enduring presence in our lives. This tree not only marks the first 36 years of our congregation but also the years to come, reminding us that the path of Torah is near and ever accessible.
This Torah cover is a tribute to the memory of cherished parents and a symbol of our enduring faith, community, and the blessings passed down fromgenerationtogeneration.
This gift was loving donated in memory of Lorry & Marshall Bernstein, Marilyn Greene, Marion Slotin and in honor of Philip Slotin
SCHEDULE
Yom Kippur Afternoon Offerings
Between services on Yom Kippur afternoon 1:30-3:00 consider remaining throughout the day and participating on one of the following offerings:
1. Silent Book Club: Yom Kippur Edition, a peaceful gathering where you can reflect, read, and recharge during this sacred time. Bring a book of your choice, or borrow one of our suggested Jewish-themed reads, as we set aside quiet time to connect with ourselves and our community. All are welcome to this special Yom Kippur moment of stillness and introspection!
2. Yom Kippur Text Study: as we will explore the two portions describing the Giving of the 10 Commandments through a close reading and discussion. We'll examine how the differences between these texts can offer insights into healing relationships and bringing peace to places of brokenness. No Hebrew reading is required everyone is welcome!
3. Bearing Witness: As we approach one year since the devastating October 7th raid by Hamas on Israel and the continued attacks from Hezbollah in the North, TBT members Jill Mattos and Cantor Nancy Kassel have recently returned from volunteer missions in Israel. Join us to hear their powerful firsthand accounts and learn about their experiences on the ground during this critical time. Don’t miss this opportunity for an inside perspective on Israel today.
PROGRAMS
PrayGround for our “ Littles ”
Discover the “PrayGround,” our serene children’s area within the synagogue sanctuary. This safe, nurturing space allows young ones to express themselves freely with soft toys, books and engaging manipulatives. It’s the ultimate way for children to stay engaged and be themselves, all while remaining a part of our worship experience.
Located in the back section of the sanctuary
Rabbi Alex Reads To Kids!
Sunday, October 6 Barnes & Noble 2:00 PM 4475 Roswell Rd., Marietta
A Garden of Resilience: Honoring the Victims of October 7th
The Calanit, or red anemone, Israel's national flower, blooms each winter, symbolizing life and resilience as it carpets the southern landscape in brilliant red. This flower also inspires the annual Darom Adom (Red South) Festival, a celebration of nature’s beauty and perseverance. In the wake of the tragic events of October 7th and the war that followed, a group of parents from Temple Beth Tikvah Preschool approached Rabbi Shuval-Weiner, seeking to mark their collective grief in a meaningful way.
Moved by the power of this project and responding to the Preschool families’ expressed need for action, the synagogue community took part in this effort. With guidance from Preschool Director Linda Siegel and local artist Robin Singer, a garden of ceramic Calaniot was crafted, each flower a handmade tribute to resilience. This garden is displayed in front of the synagogue, serving as a lasting visual testament to unity, remembrance, and strength in the face of loss.
During a visit to Israel in January, Rabbi Shuval-Weiner learned about a global initiative by Israeli ceramic artists to create 100,000 clay Calaniot in memory of the victims of October 7th.
Temple Beth Tikvah
A MESSAGE FROM OUR President
In this month of Elul, as we close in on the High Holy Day season, I am asking myself one question: What is the simplest next step I can take to move forward?
While the question is simple, the answer may or may not be, dependent on your current state and imperatives, along with what is happening in the world. What is your state of mind? If you are feeling a looming sense of responsibility to complete what you have planned for yourself, or if you are ready to take on the world, how will you make the next step a priority while maintainingthecoreofwhatisimportanttoyou?
This pastweek hasbeenespecially difficultinmy attempts to answer this one simple question, but with some perspective, prayer, and conversations with board members, congregants, and friends, I have answers to move forward and begin to prepare for the High Holy Days. Reflecting on a beautiful day of mitzvot with the first annual “Laura’s Love Mitzvah Day,” honoring the memory and community spirit of Laura DeRiemer, I was witness to multitudes of congregants and staff who are taking one step further forward in connecting with their
Temple Beth Tikvah community in service to others. The dedication and vulnerability of the masses at the event was a warm reminder of my next steps as your president, and as a Jew.
I left TBT this morning hopeful. I started my presidency with hope as my north star and will continue on this path, answering questions along the way to move forward. To pay attention and to practice gratitude.
I leave you with the same question I will continue to explore and add on. What is the simplest next step I can take to move forward and how will that step impact me in the Temple Beth Tikvah community?
As you come to worship during Elul and throughout the High Holy Days, I hope you keep this questioninmind.
DeidreKinoshita,President
Board Member Profile: Mayrov Baru, VP of Administration
My son Zachary and I have been members of TBT since 2008. Zach attended religious school, became a Bar Mitzvah, and was very involved with HOTTY. He now resides in NY (with his dog, Scooby Doo), works with Lifestyle Sports, and is actively involved with the international Israeli Lacrosse team.
I am proud to be the “first generation” born in the U.S.; my parents and entire family are from Israel. I was born and raised in Orlando, where my family were active members of Temple Israel, and I was very active in the youth groups Kadima and USY. I graduated from the University of South Florida and received a degree in Psychology. My 25+ year career has been as a Human Resources Executive, and I recently added being a licensed mediator to my profile.
I am a “die-hard” practitioner of hot yoga, and have a love of the outdoors. In my free time, you will find me spending time with friends and family: cooking, laughing and embracing those special times.
I made a shift early on in my career from being a counselor to becoming an HR professional. I found that it allowed me to blend my love of helping people with my innate ability as a leader. I define being a leader as being a “guide and partner,” someone who can help people realize their full potential and partner with them to be the very best version of themselves. My inspiration comes from seeing those individuals shine and grow, and in turn, give back as leaders.
My work on the Board involves the administrative side: the Oz behind the curtain, which is in line with my HR background. I have the amazing great fortune to work with our incredible staff, who manage everything needed (and then some) that allows TBT to thrive. We partner together to ensure our dayto-day processes are working smoothly, our facility is maintained, and our beloved Rabbi and Cantor have a trusted team that supports them. It is an honor and a privilege to work with the staff!
NOTES FROM THE Cantor
and Happenings from Temple Beth Tikvah
PRESCHOOL
TBT Preschool has officially begun! We started our school year with a fun-filled Meet and Greet followed, by with the excited Preschool friends and families. We said the blessings over the candles, wine and challah. There were kiddie pools, water tables and a great big water slide for the children to keep cool. Everyone enjoyed a delicious group
Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur have arrived, and we are getting ready to welcome 5785. The children are busy making all things “apple.” Some classes will be making honey pots, or apple plates, and everyone
women, and we are honored to have them teaching at here. The ongoing support of Rabbi Shuval-Weiner and Cantor Kassel means the world to us. I look forward to another memorable year
Linda Siegel, Preschool Director
RELIGIOUS SCHOOL
Shana Tova and Happy New Year!
Print media is a fascinating thing. As I write this article, everyone around me is preparing for the upcoming holiday weekend (Labor Day) and celebrating the last drops of summer. But by the time you're reading it, fall has taken up residence in the chill in the air and the color of the leaves, and the joys of summer are but a distant memory. What is present for me now will be your past in just a few short weeks, and the people we are now will already be transformed by experiences we have yet to have.
Much of our religion is taught in this same manner. The words and teachings we pass on to our children are voices from long ago, stories of a history lived in another time and place. The world we live in today could not possibly have even been imagined in the visions of our ancestors. This reality has the potential to lessen the meaning and value of our Jewish traditions and culture, as modern-day society is prone to writing off that which doesn't relate to today's existence.
So what can we do? Here at TBT, Religious School teachers and Family Education programming strive to bring Jewish values to life in
today's world. Through hands on activities, songs, and games, we teach our students to be Jews every day, not just here in the synagogue. It is our distinct hope that by creating a fun and welcoming learning environment, students will want to join us on Sunday mornings and Monday nights, and, more importantly, they will want to be the ones who carry on to the next generation the wisdom of all of those who came before us.
If your children are not currently engaged in our Religious School program, we encourage you to come check it out. Students in Grades K-6 meet regularly on Sunday mornings, with PreK joining once a month, and our teens meet Monday nights. You can find the Religious School calendar on the Religious School page of our website. Feel free to email me to set up a time to visit.
We are ALL part of the living community that is Am Yisrael: the Jewish people. As we move into the New Year, think about the impact you make on the world around you, and how your present will be a part of the past we pass on to our children.
Judy Limor, Education Director
ENGAGEMENT
“Laura’s Love Mitzvah Day to it, doesn’t it? Named in memory of congregant Laura DeRiemer, this year’s inaugural day of nothing short of incredible. On September 8, nearly 150 TBTers gathered to make sandwiches, cards, flower bouquets, toiletry kits, birdhouses, bagel bags, blankets and more - using our hearts and our hands all for the benefit of others. Chair Sarah Malkin said, “Laura's Love Mitzvah Day was a great experience for those involved. It was so nice to see a room full of people smiling and being excited to give back to the Thank you to everyone who took partour planning committee, project leaders, and participants.
Please join us for our Sukkot “Feast in the Fort” on October 18. We will enjoy an Italianmeal,crafts,music, and of course the chance to shake the lulav and
Mark your calendars now for Sunday, September 7, 2025 when we will hold this day of cheerful givingagain.
your friends, family, chavurah or on your own, to meetsomenewfolks!
We have already kicked off our year-long Graze into the Holidays program with a Rosh Hashanah gathering, but there are still five more opportunities to socialize, eat, and enjoy a drink while we put together special TBT grazing boards to take home. Next up on the grazing board: Chanukah!
I want to say a special WELCOME to our newest Temple Beth Tikvah members. Thank you for choosing TBT as “home,” and we look forward to getting to know you, and helping you get involved in your new community!
Suzanne Hurwitz , Director of Engagement
suzanne@bethtikvah.com 770.642.0434
SIMCHAS
Jonah Marcus Turetsky called to the Torah as a Bar Mitzvah on September 21. Jonah is in 8th grade at Crabapple Middle School, where his favorite subjects are science and math. He has competed in Science Olympiad at the state level with CMS for the past 2 years. He also enjoys playing tennis, the saxophone, video games and Dungeons & Dragons.
Jonah loves his dogs Zora and Zelda, who inspired him to volunteer with Mostly Mutts animal rescue as his Mitzvah project. Jonah also loves traveling with his family to new places – especially America where he always finds a rock (or several) to scramble up, often
giving his parents gray hair in the process! He has attended Camp Judaea for the last four summers, where his favorite activities are archery, art, woodworking, and teva (caring for animals).
Along with friends and extended family, Jonah is happy to celebrate this milestone with parents Manda and Sam, older brother Charlie, grandmother Brenda, and aunts Linda and Amy. The Turetsky family sends heartfelt thanks to Rabbi ShuvalWeiner, Cantor Kassel, Amy Peskin, Jay Weiner, and all the TBT teachers and madrichim who helped prepare Jonah to begin his life as a Jewish adult. We are beyond proud and grateful.
YOUTH PROGRAMS
HOTTYand TBT are hosting NFTY-SAR Spring KallahMarch 21st -23rd!
It’s been a while since we’ve hosted one of these gatgherings, so let me tell you what this means.
NFTY – North American Federation of Temple Youth. NFTY is a youth organization, part of the Union for Reform Judaism; it’s a community for all high school students who are interested in connecting to their Judaism.
SAR – Southern Area Region (which we belong to) which includes Georgia, South Carolina, Montgomery, Jacksonville, Tallahassee, Charlotte, and Chattanooga.
Kallah – A Kallah is a convention, a gathering of youth from around our region. During the weekend, teens forge and build friendships, lifelong Jewish identities, and leadership skills through community building, worship, social action, and experiential youth-led Jewish educational programming.
This year, our HOTTY teens will get to plan and lead the entire weekend! We’ll form committees and start working on this in January. Stay tuned for more details, and how your teen can get involved!
But why should YOUR teen participate in the weekend? Grace Engel, a former HOTTYite, HOTTY President, and Co-Director of Camp Jenny says this:
Taking a leap of faith and going to Kallah as a 6th grader was the best decision I could have made in my Jewish journey. I was so nervous when I first got there, but I was immediately welcomed by everyone older than me, and I knew I had made the right decision. As someone who has gone to sleepaway camp my whole life, the feelings I got at this Kallah were the same feelings I got when I was at camp. This Kallah really kick-started my involvement in HOTTY and in NFTY-SAR. My high school experience would have been so different
without both programs. For someone who is already in HOTTY, attending Kallah is just going to enhance the love they already have for the Jewish community. I don’t know how to describe the love and support I got from everyone I met that weekend and from every Kallah I attended throughout all of high school.
Housing
Our teens will stay at their own homes. But, we will need help from ALL TBT families housing the out-of-town youth-groupers who will be joining our community for the weekend. Staying in a house with kids they don’t know can sometimes make a teen feel nervous. From both personal experience (and now seeing LOTS of teens go through this), I can tell you that it is one of the best ways that your teen will make wonderful and long-lasting friends. The mother of our very own HOTTY advisor, Drew Baker, shared this about hosting teens for a Kallah (and look where Drew is now!):
As a HOTTY parent and family, we have always hosted NFTY teens during Kallah weekends. We have eagerly volunteered to be a host family for many reasons, but most importantly, it showed our teens that what is important to them is equally important to us. As a host home, we also got an inside look at our teens in action. What you will see is that it takes so many teens to plan these Kallah weekends; every HOTTY teen can play an active part in planning and implementing programs. Hosting teens from across the Southeast is also a lot of fun, and gives you a chance to play Jewish geography with teens from other temples.
Bobbee Griff, Youth Engagement Director
UPCOMING YOUTH EVENTS
MORE YOUTH EVENTS
and Happenings from Temple Beth Tikvah
Photos taken at recent HOTTY Hollywood Night
Musical Event with St. David's Church
Sunday, October 27, 2024
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM TBT Sanctuary
Sponsored by The Dana Jo & Marvin Mermelstein Memorial Fund for Multicultural Understanding
VOLUNTEERS
High Holy Day Ticket Team
Thanks for stuffing the envelope packets!
Ellen Frank Linda Liss
Ellen Ludwig
Gil Ludwig
Lois Malkin
Sid Malkin
Helaine Medoff
Holiday Food DRIVE
As part of our commitment to helping those in need, please bring non-perishable food items—such as cans of tuna, peanut butter, no-sodium canned vegetables, beans and other protein sources for donation to the JFCS and NFCC food pantries. Your generosity during the High Holy Days will make a meaningful difference in the lives of those facing food insecurity. Barrels available throughout the TBT campus
Zaban Shelter
Mahjongg in the Sukkah
Chanukah Candle Making
Winter Fitness Program
Fun Event!
Drake House Shopping Night
Closing Program
SISTERHOOD
Upcoming Programs 2024 - 2025
Provide Meals (3 dates TBD)
Contacts: Alisa Bauman and Marlene Cohn
October 22, 2024
Contacts: Donna Fallon and Terry Schwartz
December 5, 2024
Contacts: SuzanneHurwitzandDonnaGoldenberg
anuary 2025
Contacts: Danna Leff and Terri Steinberg
TBDFebruary/March
Contact: Felice Myers
Spring 2025
Contacts: Jill Leitman & Ilana Zalkin
Spring2025
Contacts: Julie Aaronson and Kim Peters
Carol Schemo cschemo@gmail.com
Stephanie Joseph stephjo143@gmail.com
Treasurer: Michal Loventhal Welcome Committee/Secretary: Ilana Zalkin Past Chairs/Advisors: Stephanie Joseph & Carol Schemo
SOCIAL ACTION
ANNUAL CAMPAIGN
2024/2025 in memory of
Jay Bearman and Joshua Jaffe from Dale & Wendy Bearman
Celia Mendelson from David & Christy Toltzis
Lilli Stander from David & Elisa Siegel
Erik K. Ludwig from Gilbert & Ellen Ludwig
Elaine Glickman Yahrzeit from Jane and Andrew Glickman
BUILDING FUND DONATION in memory of
Richard Cooper and Harry Lowy from Hadley & Lisa Lowy
CANTORS FUND in appreciation of CantorNancyKasselforleadingus through a beautiful unveiling for Nancy Leff from Danna and Sandy Leff
Your tireless work with the choir and all things musical at TBT! from Fred and Vicki Steine
Cantor Kassel for helping prepare Talia for her Bat Mitzvah from Jared & Janine Wiskind
in honor of
In honor of Ryan Craig’s Bar Mitzvah. Thankyou CantorKasselfrom The Craig Family.
in memory of
Alfred Fried from Andy Fried
Laura DeRiemer from Dan DeRiemer
Leonard Stansky from Melvin Levine
Shlomo Stansky from Melvin Levine
Harriett Seifstein from Robert & Adele Toltzis
Mitchell Seifstein - Father of Adele Toltzis from Robert & Adele Toltzis
MyraIdolfromherlovinghusband, Robert Idol
Shirley Cohn from Steven & Arlene Cohn
DONATIONS
CARING/KEHILLAT CHESED FUND
in appreciation of
The work that the Kehillat Chesed Committee does from Marlene Cohn in memory of
Golda Firer Wolf from Dr. Max & Carol Wolf
Isaac Jacob Wolf from Dr. Max & Carol Wolf
Sam Chanin - Father of Eric Chanin from Eric Chanin
Phillip Kaplan from Robert & Cindy Goldstein
Ed Manning, father of Danna Leff from Terri & Barry Steinberg
Speedy Recovery of Kathy Rieter from June Wallach
ENDOWMENT CAMPAIGN
in memory of
Richard Cooper and Harry Lowy from Hadley & Lisa Lowy
GENERAL FUND in appreciation of
Rabbi Shuval-Weiner's Visit to CocaCola HQ from Sai Mukkamala
Thank you to Amy Peskin for all of your support in preparing Ryan for his Bar Mitzvah from the whole Craig Family. Thank you Irina Roberts for the amazing Challah you made for Ryan’s Mitzvah!!
You’re the best!!! XO from Craig Family in memory of
Eddie Manning from Amy and Adam Coffsky
Jeffrey Milstein from Charlene Milstein
Norma Dubbrin from Gilbert & Ellen
Ludwig
Fred Stern from Gilbert & Ellen Ludwig
Our wonderful mother, mother-in-law and Nanny, Amy Kirschner from Kirschner Family
Richard Levy from Mark, Jen and Lily Mosbacher
Susan Herman from Your Chavurah Family
LAURA DERIEMER MEMORIAL MITZVAH FUND in honor of
Jennifer Waldman Gross & Amy Graiser from Bruce Waldman
Laura's Love Mitzvah Day from Douglas & Donna Kallman in memory of
Laura DeRiemer from Dan DeRiemer
Laura DeRiemer from Dr. Terry Segal & Mr. Fred Segal
Paula Stark from Jon Zarett
other
Sorry to have missed the event from Steven & Teri Astren
MEN'S CLUB from Rodney Eberhardt
MICHAEL ZALKIN MEMORIAL LIBRARY FUND in honor of
The 70th birthday of Andrew Zalkin from Howard Zalkin and Arlene Lipsky
PRESCHOOL FUND in memory of
Esta Malkin from Sidney & Lois Malkin
David Frank from Sidney & Lois Malkin
RABBI SHUVAL-WEINER DISCRETIONARY FUND in honor of
Talia becoming Bat Mitzvah from Jared & Janine Wiskind
As of 9/232024
in
memory of
Alfred Fried, Father of Andy Fried from Andy Fried
Ruth Fried from Andy Fried
Laura DeRiemer from Dan DeRiemer
Edward Martin Manning from Lori Shapiro and Cary Goldenthal
Dr. Perry Larimer from Mr Steven Israel & Sharon Snowiss
Alyson Quintanafrom Richard Quintana & Ms. Bernice Isaac
Norton Simons from Robert & Adele
Toltzis
Myra Idol from her loving husband, Robert Idol
Yahrzeit of Lillian Gelb from Tom & Patti Seibold
RABBI TAM'S DISCRETIONARY FUND in memory of
LauraDeRiemer from Dan DeRiemer
Sy Lewis from Lonnie & Debbie Carter
TIKKUN OLAM FUND in memory of
Morris Willard from Jeffrey Willard & Steve Mahan
As of 9/232024
DONATIONS
Memorial Reflection Room: 1 Year Since 10/7
During the High Holy Days, a dedicated room will be available as a sacred space for reflection, mourning, and remembrance of the victims, hostages, and communities impacted by the events of October 7th. The space will feature images, music and poetry, offering an opportunity to sit quietly or add your own reflections. All are welcome to honor this solemn anniversaryintheirownway.
Temple Beth Tikvah acknowledges with sorrow the passing of:
Susan Herman
Marvin Grossman
Myra Idol
Edward Martin Manning
Eli Glickson
Rochelle Perling
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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
Camp/Israel Scholarship
Bobbee Griff youth@bethtikvah.com
College Outreach
Bobbee Griff youth@bethtikvah.com
Communications
Marlene Cohn
marlene@thecohns.us
Fundraising
Mark Rudel
mrudel2018@gmail.com
House
Ted Nathan tnathan@baldwinscheduling.com
Kehillat Chesed (Caring)
Helaine Medoff helainemedoff@gmail.com
Library
Ilana Zalkin ilanaz@att.net
Membership, Recruitment & Retention
Jaime White butcherj15@gmail.com
Samantha Mitman smitman7978@gmail.com
Men’s Club
Joe Feinberg mensclub@bethtikvah.com
Nominating Committee
Jenni Trebon jennirun@yahoo.com
Ritual
Rick Winer rsw@drrickwiner.com
Security
Jay Sausmer jsausmer@gmail.com
Sisterhood Stephanie Joseph stephjo143@gmail.com
Carol Schemo cschemo@gmail.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