September Kol Tikvah

September 2012 • Volume 26 • Issue 9

A Reform Congregation Embracing Our Jewish Tradition

High Holy Day Service Schedule 2012/5773 SELICHOT - Saturday, September 8 9:00 pm Study Session

10:00 pm Havdalah/Selichot Service

EREV ROSH HASHANAH SERVICE - Sunday, September 16 at 8:00 pm ROSH HASHANAH - Monday, September 17 8:00 am Early Service

11:30 am Late Service

2:30 pm Family Service

2ND DAY ROSH HASHANAH SERVICE - Tuesday, September 18 at 10:00 am TASCHLICH - Tuesday, September 18 immediately after services at approximately 12:45 pm at the Chattahoochee River KOL NIDRE - Tuesday, September 25 Service at 8:00 pm YOM KIPPUR - Wednesday, September 26 8:00 am Early Service

11:30 am Late Service

2:30 pm Family Service

YOM KIPPUR AFTERNOON SERVICE - YIZKOR - N’EILAH at 4:00 pm BREAK THE FAST - after the conclusion of N’eilah at approximately 7:00 pm (Sponsored by TBT’s Sisterhood)

SUKKOT CELEBRATION & SERVICE Fruits, friends, and fun!

Sunday, September 30 6:00 pm - Picnic & Decorating the Sukkah 7:00 pm - Sukkot Service in Outdoor Chapel Bring a dairy dinner and a picnic blanket; drinks and dessert are provided. All are welcome.

Join the TBT family to celebrate Sukkot!

Please RSVP by Wednesday , Sept 26 to rsvp@bethtikvah.com or call 770-642-0434 News & Happenings from Temple Beth Tikvah

I Wait All Year for This Moment – The Neilah Service There is a dramatic moment in our liturgy that I wait for all year long. It is the final service in the late afternoon on Yom Kippur called Neilah. Neilah means “locking.” The idea is that the Gates of Repentance are closing and these are the last few moments available to us to do the important work of teshuvah – turning/returning/repentance. The intensity is so strong that it actually makes me feel like my very life depends on it.

I hope you join me for Neilah. The food will still be there when you return. Start again with me and your friends and neighbors at Temple Beth Tikvah, and let’s begin the year anew, together.

Rabbi Fred Greene

Notes from the Cantor

Neilah marks the conclusion of the Aseret Y’mei Teshuvah, the Ten Days of Repentance that began on the eve of Rosh Hashanah and will conclude with this service on Yom Kippur. The only time we include it in our liturgy is on Yom Kippur. I look forward to it because, for me, it is a liberating and cleansing moment. After owning how I have failed and how I have missed important things in the year that past, I can begin again. I have a chance to do better.

At the conclusion of Yom Kippur, with that final Tekiah Gedolah blast, I at once feel depleted and exhilarated. It’s not easy sustaining the level of intensity that the High Holy Days require of us.

It does help, I believe, to go through this process in the self-contained community and physcial space of Temple Beth Tikvah. The physical space becomes a spiritual one where we have permission to temporarily put on hold all those things that drive our daily routines. Ideally we would accomplish creating this kind of space and time for reflection on a weekly basis with Shabbat observance. Some of us do; some of us don’t; and some of us try to – to whatever extent.

I know that there are many people who have never seen this service. After a day of fasting, spending the morning and perhaps a fair amount of the day in the synagogue, and of course, the very Jewish aspect of coming together to eat with friends and family, many people miss this truly awesome experience.

So please, accept this as my personal invitation for you to try something new. To be open to what our tradition has to offer us. I I imagine that you, like I, think about allowing time to prepare for believe that, as the Gates are closing, you will find a beauty to be attending High Holy Day services and that the quality of that time is unique to the Yamim Noraim (Days of Awe). We think a with your community at such a peak moment of our holy days. bit more about what we’ll be wearing and with whom we might I can tell you that this last section of prayers, after leading serenjoy meals before or after Rosh HaShanah and for Break Fast. vices all day and frankly feeling a little exhausted…it strengthens And once we work out all of these and other logistics – we can me. It isn’t just the anticipation of ending. It is the drive to finish potentially be present, really present, for the work of selfwhat I have started. It is the nuances in the prayers that express reflection that leads to t’shuvah. our gratitude for being written in the Book of Life and hoping Sure – we can reflect on our lives, alone, in the place of our own that the book will be sealed. choosing. No one is denying this. But the strength of Judaism I find a peace by knowing that I have done the hard work that lies in the context of community. Sometimes the challenges of these Ten Days require – asking for forgiveness, trying to do bet- Judaism lie in community as well, but ultimately the strength ter, acknowledging my shortcomings, and strengthening my com- prevails. The Hebrew word for prayer is t’filah and the infinitive mitment to our tradition, to my family, to my people, to my verb form, l’hitpalel, is self-reflexive and means….. to judge world, and yes, to The Holy One of Blessing. oneself. It is my hope for these upcoming holy days, that I will But it is the very end that is so compelling. We ask God to “open be as open and honest with myself as possible when I pray, when the gates of righteousness” so that we can go through. We take a I sing, and when I co-lead services with Rabbi Greene and Rabbi Tam and our High Holy Day choir. We are all your sh’lichei breath, stand up in front of the open ark, profess how we are tzibur, messengers of prayer. It is also my hope to let go of any aware of our weaknesses but promise to be open to God’s guidtendencies I might have to judge others before, during or after ance. We express our deep gratitude for all of the beauty in our world, even if we too often focus on the negative or the difficult. this self-contained time and space.

May we be embraced and comforted within the community that is And then…

Temple Beth Tikvah as we journey through the upcoming holy We say Sh’ma Yisrael one time. days.

We say Baruch Shem Kavod… three times.

Wishing you all a shanah tovah u-m’tukah, We say Adonai Hu HaElohim, “The Eternal One is God,” seven times.

Cantor Nancy Kassel

And immediately, standing in front of our ark, often with a sense of awe, relief, joy, and gratitude, we hear the final tekiah g’dolah – the last great blast of the shofar, telling us that we have finished and that we can start again.

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Shana Tova Tikatavu U’Metukah!

The Synagogue Board of Trustees, Clergy and Staff Wish you a happy, healthy and sweet New Year!

Shalom Chaverim - ‫שלום חברים‬ This month, in addition to the High Holidays of Rosh HaShana and Yom Kippur, we also celebrate another one of the major festivals of our Judaism, Sukkot. Sukkot is one of the three holidays mandated in the Torah for the Jewish people to celebrate, alongside Rosh HaShana and Pesach, a holiday where we are commanded by G-d to, simply, be happy.

As you know, during Sukkot we celebrate the fall season and the harvest by building a sukkah, and enjoying our meals and free time sitting in it, with our family and friends. Each day of Sukkot, we also famously shake the lulav and etrog: This combination of branches from the date palm, willow, and myrtle held alongside the citron fruit symbolize, according to our tradition, both the Four Types of Jews who make up the Jewish people, in addition to symbolizing the whole of the human body. This has always interested me, this idea that the whole of the Jewish people shares symbolism with the whole of the Jewish body: Just as the body is not alive without its heart or its spine, so are the Jewish people not alive without recognition of the many Jews, as different as we may be, who make up the whole.

The drashot tell us that that the four types of Jews can be described as follows: the etrog, which possesses both taste and fragrance symbolizing those who possess both learning and good deeds. The palm branches possess taste but no fragrance, symbolizing those who possess learning but do not perform good deeds. The myrtle is the inverse of the palm, possessing no taste but having a pleasant fragrance; this is likened to those who are not learned but do good deeds. Finally, the willow has neither taste nor fragrance, symbolizing those who possess neither learning nor good deeds. 1 We, of course, wish to be the etrog, possessing both learning and good deeds. The reality of life is that our communities are made of all four types of people, and because community is such a high priority in Judaism, we bind all four species together, as we strive to bring together all Jews in one community, both as a synagogue community, and as “Am Yisrael.”

Temple Beth Tikvah’s (TBT) founding of Relay for Life - Ruach Atlanta helps accomplish just that. Our community saw that there was an effort in the greater community through the American Cancer Society’s (ACS) annual Relay for Life program to help with a disease that touches us all. Relays, by ACS design are always held from Friday nights to Saturday mornings. With Temple Beth Tikvah being a congregation rooted in traditional practice through a Reform or liberal Jewish lens, there was a sense that participation in a public event on Shabbat was not in keeping with our synagogue’s values. Yet, the event is so very worthwhile. So, in an attempt to be the etrog, TBT approached the ACS about starting a Relay for Life that ran from Sunday to Sunday evening. ACS listened, understood the challenge that participating in a Friday night to Saturday Relay presented, and the rest is history -- Relay for Life Ruach Atlanta was born. (Ruach -- -- ‫רוח‬means spirit/wind.) We now have a community event that allows us to be part of a significant project that works toward tikun olam, while being mindful of our tradition and Shabbat.

So friends, join us and the rest of the North Atlanta Jewish community in the first ever in the world, Relay for Life Ruach on Sunday, October 14, 2012, 1:00 PM. (See http://main.acsevents.org/site/TR?pg=entry&fr_id=46424 for more information.) Be part of this mitzvah that culminates a weekend of TBT’s 25th Anniversary Celebration. Be an etrog.

Shalom, Steven C. Gerson, President 1

http://scheinerman.net/judaism/hhd/sukkot.html

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Religious School On a hot sunny day, I arrived in Yokneam, our Atlanta sister city, for a short visit with the youth baseball team. This program is made up of 35 students, ages 8-14, and coached by Yosef Ross. Along with Micki Niakanii, the sister of Hedva Weiner, Kivunim class teacher, we delivered Atlanta Braves baseball caps to the local Yokneam Braves. Big smiles were abundant as we handed out the caps. We spent a wonderful afternoon watching the kids practice.

The exciting part about visiting the team was that the 2011-2012 Kivunim class (11th and 12th grade students – Wyran Ward, Austin Schiffer, Allison Cohen, Sarah Scott, Jacob Kaplan, Sydney Korshak and Megan Zimmer) led by Hedva, worked together on raising the money to send to the team. These hats were part of the $4,100 the kids raised. The personal delivery by Micki and I made the gift all the more special.

Thanks to everyone who donated to this worthwhile cause. The smiles on the faces of the children made it all the more worthwhile!

Our first day of school will be on September 9th. We are starting the new year on a sweet note as the students will have apples and honey. Dr. Joel Margolies is coming again to teach our students about the Shofar. Our Tefilah service will end as the Shofar is blown.

We have three open houses planned during the first few weeks of school. The open house dates are September 9 th for 7th grade, September 23rd for PreK – 3rd grade and September 30th for 4th – 6th grades. We would like all the parents to come and meet the teachers and learn about the years curriculum.

Parents will receive an email with their child’s teacher name(s), classroom number and carpool number right before school starts.

The religious school teaching faculty is looking forward to the new school year. Please note that the email address for the religious school has changed. Our new email is rschool@bethtikvah.com.

I would like to wish all of our students and parents a wonderful start to the new school year!

Shalom

Hassia Levin

Early Childhood Education Center A few months ago, I, along with 15 other women from across the country, were accepted to the first cohort of JECELI, the Jewish Early Childhood Leadership Institute. This new collaboration between the Jewish Theological Seminary and Hebrew Union College -Jewish Institute of Religion (HUC) was developed in consultation with Bank Street College of Education and with generous support from the Jim Joseph Foundation. JECELI provides new and aspiring Jewish early-childhood-education directors with 15 months of intensive professional development focused on best practices in early childhood education and Jewish education.

With the support of my family and encouragement from Rabbi Greene, Seth Zimmer, the Board of Trustees, and ECEC teachers, my 15 month adventure began…. In May, I went to Connecticut and spent some time with the other members of the cohort gaining insight to what we will be learning as the program continues. Now to a “normal” person, packing up and going to a place that is unfamiliar with people that you have never met, could be a bit unsettling. But those that know me best know that my biggest fear was that I would have to share a room with a stranger! I spent the weekend at The Isabella Freedman Retreat Center, learning and getting to know other Jewish Early Childhood Directors. It was an amazing experience, and I had my own room!

In July, I spent two weeks in New York City, delving into more intense learning. Everyday, we would attend class for 8-9 hours.

These classes were taught by educators from JTS, HUC and Bank Street College of Education. We discussed everything from Torah Study to elements of supervision to social media. To say that I learned a lot is putting it mildly! At the end of each day, my head would spin with information and the excitement of implementing new ideas into our programs.

I am looking forward to making our fabulous school and community stronger with the new things I learned. The program continues throughout the year, with a trip in February and then back to New York next summer. Look for updates and come visit our Early Childhood Center. Learning is not just for children- there are “JEMS” (Jewish educational moments) in everything!

Jenifer Friedman ECEC Director

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B’nai Mitzvah Andrew William Baker will be called to the Torah as a Bar Mitzvah on September 1, 2012. Drew is the son of Sheri & Brian Baker and brother to Zach. He is currently in the 8th grade at Webb Bridge Middle School. Drew is active on his neighborhood swim team where he is a captain. Drew has volunteered his time and dollars to the Zaban Homeless shelter and North Fulton Community Charities and continues to do so after becoming a Bar Mitzvah.

Joshua Thomas Gurin will be called to the Torah as a Bar Mitzvah on September 1, 2012. Joshua is the son of Michelle and Michael Gurin and the brother to Sophia. He is the grandson of Ronald and Judy Gurin of Atlanta and Harbhajan K. Singh of Charlotte. Joshua is in the 8th grade at The Davis Academy where he plays soccer, participates in Debate Club and is co-editor of the school newspaper. Joshua is a soccer enthusiast, movie aficionado, plays piano and loves all things with fur and paws.

Calling all Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts,

Paying Tribute

Cubs and Brownies…

During this celebration of our 25 year journey, we would like to pay tribute to those members who we have lost along the way. We are asking that you send us the names of your loved ones, spouses, children, siblings, parents and friends who were members and who now live in our memories. Please send your names to tzedakah@bethtikvah.com and please put “memories” in the subject line. You can also call the office at 770-642-0434.

We are starting to form the courses for scouts (both girls and boys) in our community to provide them an opportunity to earn their religious emblems based on the various ranks.

For Boy Scouts, there are: Maccabee (Tigers) Aleph (Wolf/Bear/Webelos) Ner Tamid (Boy Scouts/ Venturers ages 11-14) Etz Chaim (Boy Scouts/Venturers ages 14-18) Shofar (Adults)

Temple Beth Tikvah and

For Girl Scouts, there are: Lehavah Award (Grades 2-3) Bat Or Award (Grades 4-6) Menorah Award (Grades 7-9) Or Emunah Award (Grades 10-12)

The Book Festival of the MJCCA invite you to the ESTHER G LEVINE COMMUNITY READ on Community Partners Night as we present

Classes will be on Sunday afternoons beginning in November.

Rabbi Harold Kushner’s

The Book of Job Monday, November 12, 2012

We anticipate these emblems will be completed in time for Scout Shabbat, tentatively scheduled for Friday, February 8, 2013.

8:15 pm at the MJCCA 5342 Tilly Mill Road, Dunwoody, GA 30338 Tickets are available on-line at atlantajcc.org or by calling the

If you are interested in receiving more information, please contact Tony Rosenberg at trosenberg860@gmail.com.

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MJCCA Box Office at 678.812.4005.

TBT Community In the past we have had a great group of volunteers to help us assemble the care packages. It only takes a few hours and it’s a wonderful way to meet new people or to reconnect with friends. If you can help us in this effort, please contact Lynda or Ginger.

College Outreach Committee

College Care Packages Being Sent Soon When our college students get on campus, do they remember TBT? We certainly hope so! We want them to fondly remember their education and experiences at TBT and to continue to be a part of our community. Temple Beth Tikvah wants to maintain strong and open communication lines with our college students and we want them to know that we are thinking of them as well. To that end, after the High Holy Days, TBT will be sending our college students a special care package, filled with goodies and a personal letter from the Rabbi. Will your college student receive one?

Kehillat Chesed (Caring ) Committee Did you resolve to get more involved this year?

Start the New Year by joining TBT’s Kehillat Chesed (Caring) Committee. · No Meetings · Work Around Your Schedule · Rewarding The Kehillat Chesed Committee is looking for volunteers.

We invite you to be a part of one or all of our subcommittees. Take a “2 week call cycle” to reach out to Beth Tikvah members for individual needs or at a time of their life cycle events. Your phone calls can be made at night and will only take a few minutes of your time. OR, Make a meal once or twice during the year for a congregant in need. OR, Deliver a "Get Well Bag" when a congregant is hospitalized. These are some of the most personally rewarding acts of kindness you can perform.

Interested? Contact Leslie Swichkow by email, lswichkow@comcast.net, or by phone 770-973-0062 to volunteer or receive more information.

Of course, IF YOU SEND US THEIR COLLEGE ADDRESS. PLEASE ALSO INDICATE WHAT YEAR OF COLLEGE THEY ARE IN. (i.e. freshman, senior, etc…)

Because college students tend to change their living arrangements from year to year, we are asking ALL the parents of college students to send us their child’s college address, even if you provided it in previous years.

Please send your child’s college address and what year of college they are in to Lynda Bennett at lrbennett08@comcast.net or to Ginger Glazer at ggchoc@bellsouth.net.

It is always a challenge to find interesting and useful items for the care packages. If any temple member has any items they would be willing to donate, please contact Lynda or Ginger. Monetary donations would also be much appreciated.

HELP TBT HELP YOU!!

Temple Beth Tikvah's Faces of Survival If you have experienced cancer, TBT wants to honor you.

We would like to take a group photo for Temple Beth Tikvah's "Faces of Survival" poster.

Please call the temple office ( 770-642-0434 ) to submit your name.

L'Chaim!

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New York Times Bestselling Author Jodi Kantor Discusses THE OBAMAS, at A Page from the Book Festival of the MJCCA Event – Sept. 12, 2012 A Revelatory Portrait Offering Extensive Detail and Insight Into The First Couples’ Partnership The Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta (MJCCA) welcomes New York Times Bestselling Author Jodi Kantor, as she discusses THE OBAMAS, at a special Page from the Book Festival of the MJCCA author event on Wednesday, September 12, 2012, at 7:30 pm. With unprecedented access to the Obamas, Kantor reveals many unknown stories and revelations about the connection between the personal and political in this presidency, and how the first couple’s partnership affects us all. The event will be held at the MJCCA (5342 Tilly Mill Road, Dunwoody, GA 30338). Tickets are available on-line at atlantajcc.org or by calling the MJCCA Box Office at 678.812.4005.

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September 2012 TBT Happenings

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Donations Annual Campaign Daniel and Stephanie Joseph Rodney and Erika Eberhardt in memory of Harry Carasick Dale and Wendy Bearman in memory of Joshua Jaffe

Michael Zalkin Memorial Library Fund Steve and RoseAnn Gerson in honor of a speedy recovery for Andy Zalkin Mark and Gail Rudel in honor of Doug Schiffer's birthday Betty Rickles in memory of Harold Goldsmith and David Goldsmith June Wallach in honor of a speedy recovery for Andy Zalkin

Building Fund Jeffrey and Risa Fibus in memory of Frank Levy Campership/Israel Fund Jeffrey and Ellen Levitz in memory of Harry Carasick Dr. and Mrs. Seth Zimmer in memory of Harry Carasick Nadine Duhaney in honor of Temple Beth Tikvah

Preschool Fund In memory of Max Skyer: Scott and Mary Block Steve and Michele Gergans Mitch and Julie Hilsen Gary and Michal Loventhal Chad and Jules Salinas William and Susan Shields

Cantor Kassel’s Discretionary Fund Jeffrey and Ellen Levitz in appreciation of Cantor Kassel Kenneth and Helene Skolky in memory of Shirley and Joe Skolky and Dora Breines Robert and Cindy Goldstein in memory of Phillip Kaplan

Rabbi Greene’s Discretionary Fund Joel and Valerie Rapowitz in memory of Sharlene and Philip Silver Jeffrey Willard and Steve Mahan in memory of Harry Carasick Jeffrey and Ellen Levitz in appreciation of Rabbi Greene Steven and Amy Fine in memory of Flora Fine Amy Krafchick in memory of Lois Steiner, Sadie Smith, Betsey Mimnaugh and Harold Krafchick Stuart Farber in memory of Myra Farber, Esther Farber and Arthur Farber Nancy Broudy in memory of Elsie Pearl Barry and Karen Shapiro Jerry and Marcy Kaufman in memory of Dorothy Kaufman Andy and Marci Fried in memory of Ruth Fried and Fred Singer Jessica and Allie Goodman in memory of Stanley Goodman Allan and Pam Apple

Caring/Kehillat Chesed Fund Ruth Zeidman in honor of a speedy recovery for Roberta Coad Endowment Fund Veronica Fink in memory of Sam Speer Jonathan and Barbara Berger in memory of Sam Speer Sheryl Blechner-in honor of Molly Peters becoming a Bat Mitzvah -in honor of the marriage of Andra Tam -wishing a speedy recovery to Andy Zalkin -wishing a speedy recovery to Aaron Palazzo General Fund Michael and Jeanne Lipsitt in memory of William Lipsitt Dale and Wendy Bearman in memory of Leo Ebstein David N. Cunningham Scott Schweber in memory of Irwin Schweber Jonathan and Barbara Berger in memory of Henry Cohen Jonathan and Lynda Bennett in memory of Bobbi Bennett Betty and Louis Kalish in memory of Henry Cohen David and Bonnie Sandfelder in memory of Shirley Winkler and Hertzel Matusow

Rabbi Tam’s Discretionary Fund Bruce and Carol Waldman in honor of their daughter's first pregnancy Bernard and Bernice Bickwit in memory of Martha Resnick Religious School Fund Tobi Levine in memory of Leonard Stansky

High Holy Day Fund Stuart Farber in memory of Myra Farber, Esther Farber and Arthur Farber Aaron and Sheila Stieglitz in memory of members of the Stieglitz and Krigsner families Jeffrey and Risa Fibus in memory of Honey Fibus Anne Grossman Dan and Laura DeRiemer in memory of Rabbi Avi Levine

School Scholarship Fund Joel and Valerie Rapowitz in memory of Sharlene and Philip Silver Carol Moss in honor of Michael Braun, new Board member, and Heather Braun, outgoing Sisterhood President Youth Group Fund Stanley and Bobbie Kopkin in memory of Sadie Kopkin and William Raider

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SOCIAL ACTION / OPERATION ISAIAH

Volunteers Needed for Operation Isaiah We will be giving out food bags after the Erev Rosh Hashanah service and at the early and late services on Rosh Hashanah day. We will collect food from congregants before Kol Nidre and at the early and late services on Yom Kippur day. To help, please contact Jeff Willard at pursuejustice@comcast.net or call (770) 886-1704.

Operation Isaiah: Yom Kippur Food Drive This is my chosen fast…

Share your bread with the hungry Take the homeless into your home.

Clothe the naked when you see him, Do not turn away from people in need.

(Isaiah 58:6-7) Along with other Atlanta area synagogues, Temple Beth Tikvah will again participate in Operation Isaiah.

This project, coordinated by the Atlanta Community Food Bank collects thousands of food items to be donated to those in need.

Bags will be distributed after services on Erev Rosh Hashanah and on Rosh Hashanah day. Please return these bags, filled with non-perishable boxed or canned goods to Temple Beth Tikvah during any of our Yom Kippur services.

Help us make this year’s fast a feast for those people whose daily fast is neither symbolic nor voluntary. We thank you in advance, as you perform two acts of tzedakah by feeding the hungry and supporting your synagogue.

Suggested items are: Peanut Butter, Canned Tuna, Canned Beans, Canned Soups, Stews & Pastas, 100% Fruit Juice, Canned Fruits & Vegetables, Macaroni and Cheese Dinners and Whole Grain, Low Sugar Cereals.

No glass containers please If you would rather make a donation, it is suggested that you donate the amount equal to what you would spend for you and your family for one day. Checks can be made out to Temple Beth Tikvah with Operation Isaiah in the memo section.

We ask that you please check all of the expiration dates on your non-perishable food donations before they are brought to the temple.

Thank you and L’Shana Tovah

Social Action Committee

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NEW MEMBERS Temple Beth Tikvah warmly welcomes the following new members to our family:

Ernie and Rebecca Mattace 13060 Magnolia Cresent Drive Roswell, GA 30075 Ethan & Zachary

Michael and Jeannine Bernstein 585 Bircham Way Roswell, GA 30075 Benjamin, Nathan & Lila

Gary and Peggy Mendelson 821 Richmond Hill Drive Marietta, GA 30068 Ruthie

Michael and Marlene Cohn 4791 Taylors Court Marietta, GA 30068 Evan & Lauren

Jeffery and Beth Metersky 3095 Manor Place Drive Roswell, GA 30075 Joshua, Jakob & Jaysen

Scott and Amy Cooper 1811 Jacksons Creek Dr Marietta, GA 30068 Eliana, Atalya, Ari & Daniel

Jared and Janine Wiskind 265 Edwarton Court Roswell, GA 30076 Noah & Talia

Robert and Lisa Garris 1559 East Bank Drive Marietta, GA 30068 Emma & Ezra

Max and Carol Wolf 1030 Merrivale Chase Roswell, GA 30075

Welcome Back to:

Barry and Laura Gordon 740 Westwind Lane Alpharetta, GA 30005 Casey, Lindsey & Sydney

Andy and Sheri Flink 155 Elizabeth Cove Roswell, GA 30075 Ryan, Bradley, Jake, Garrett & Reid

Rob and Debbie Levin 1879 Waltham Circle Marietta, GA 30062 Jacen & Ryan

Discover

“THE FAITH CLUB” By: Ranya Idliby, Suzanne Oliver and Priscilla Warner

An easy and inspirational summer read that brought about the

The Women’s Interfaith Community Join us on Sunday September 9th for a group discussion 3:30-5:00 pm @ Temple Beth Tikvah Tea and Dessert will be served RSVP to Terry Apt Carasick at herbalterry@yahoo.com

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TBT 25th Anniversary Info

TBT at 25!

A Special Congregational Celebration October 12 - 14 and October 28, 2012 A quarter century ago, a few families had an idea to create a warm, welcoming and engaging place to worship.

They called it Temple Beth Tikvah – the “House of Hope.” Twenty five years later, TBT has lived up to its name and then some. Now, that’s something to celebrate!

Mark Your Calendars for these Special Events to Celebrate TBT at 25!

We have planned a wonderful celebration of TBT’s 25th anniversary that offers something for everyone. Please mark your calendars for these very special events as we celebrate this important milestone. More details will follow soon.

25th Anniversary Kabalat Shabbat Featuring Renowned Playwright, Composer, Actor and Cantor Danny Maseng and the TBT Choir Friday, October 12, 8 p.m.

Oneg Shabbat to follow

Danny Maseng in Concert Saturday, October 13, 8 p.m.

TBT Sanctuary Refreshments will be served following the performance

The First Ever Sunday Relay for Life: Ruach Atlanta Sunday, October 14, 1 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Roswell Area Park Fan the flames in search of a cure!

Registration at www.RelayForLife.org/ruachga

25th Anniversary Family Picnic at TBT Sunday, October 28, Noon

One of the most popular and respected composers of contemporary liturgical and synagogue music, Danny has released a treasure trove of beautiful music. He has been the invited guest of the American Conference of Cantors, the Cantor's Assembly, as well as the Jerusalem Symphony Orchestra. Equally at home with pop and rock, Danny's CD 'Just Like Home' has been hailed "a love letter to a place and a faith called Israel" by Rolling Stone's contributing editor David Wild and his long awaited double CD, 'Heaven on Earth: Shabbat at Temple Israel of Hollywood ' is hot off the press and getting rave reviews!

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JF&CS Tools for Shuls

Keep TBT Beautiful

JF&CS Career Services - A Success Story

TBT Beautification Project

Mitch Prusin landed at the front door of JF&CS about three years ago, just as the economy was spiraling downward. This started him on an unlikely path to self -discovery. Mitch was frustrated with his job. In fact, he said, “I hated what I was doing.” And so he quit.

He was determined to make some kind of change. After meeting with Robyn Cohen, the Business Service Manager on the Job Development team, and then with Career Counselor Charlotte Hayes, he began to develop a better understanding of himself and the options available. From there, he moved on to Volunteer Services Manager Denise Deitchman, who connected him with a hands-on volunteer project with the Developmental Disabilities - Tools for Independence division. For the next four months, he spent four mornings’ each week assisting clients in a retail training program set up to teach them work skills. The experience changed Mitch’s perspective of his own life. From the professional guidance provided through Career Services to the inspirational exposure of helping adults with developmental disabilities embrace the courage to tackle something new, his journey of self discovery was unique. “JF&CS helped me realize that I wanted to be on my own, an entrepreneur of sorts,” he said. “I leapt into a risky industry at the time, Keller Williams Real Estate in Buckhead, and it has been amazing. This experience has given me the opportunity to know what makes me extremely happy. And success has followed.”

Mitch is just one of the many lives JF&CS’ Career Services – Tools for Employment division has helped to change in the past three years. Since our program began in 2009, we have helped put more than 1,000 people back to work. JF&CS has seen a continuous rise in demand for our job placement services. To meet the ever-rising needs of the community, our Job Development team and career counselors serve employers and job seekers alike in the Atlanta community with placement support, an innovative Mock Interviewing Program and GradWORKS, a career counseling program for recent college graduates. Check our website for more information www.YourToolsForLiving.org.

We are continuing our project to "Keep TBT Beautiful" We will have the final project completed before the High Holy Days.

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Fabulous sale on tallits at your Temple Beth Tikvah gift shop !

Upcoming Sisterhood Events October 3rd- Dinner at Ceviche @7pm

All tallits are 30% off. Need a new one?

October 28th- TBT Family Picnic $10/family

B'nai mitzvah in your future for a loved one?

Numerous reasons to take advantage of this sale.

Before you go to this months' parties, weddings, B'nai mitzvahs, friends for dinner, or you want something for yourself, remember your gift shop awaits you with wonderful gifts at great prices. Our jewelry is beautiful and made by Israeli artists. We will wrap your gift in our own Temple Beth Tikvah gift bag and you will be supporting YOUR synagogue.

We thank you and please feel free to call us if you have any questions. Carrie can be reached at 404-457-3242.

November 11th- Baby Shower @ TBT to benefit the Drake House and Foster Care Support

Check out our new Facebook page to get updates and event information http://www.facebook.com/#!/ TempleBethTikvahSisterhood

Carrie, Pam and Rhonda

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ADULT ED

REGISTER TODAY! atlantajcc.org For questions, please contact Laurie Finkelstein at laurie.finkelstein@atlantajcc.org or 678.812.3723.

Rosh Chodesh (New Moon) Women’s Spiritual Group Women of all ages and knowledge are welcome.

Sunday, September 23, 7:00-8:30 pm in the TBT library.

Do you spend as much time on your spiritual self as you do on your physical self? This is your opportunity to renew and grow your spiritual self! We will explore the relevance of each Hebrew month, participate in activities that embody the monthly theme and discuss female figures that influence us; how they pertain to us and affect us in ways we don’t always recognize.

Each meeting begins with optional gentle yoga/stretch/breathing to unwind. Wear comfortable, loose clothing.

(If you have physical limitations, have no fear. You can participate sitting in a chair) What to bring - A candle in a container, a yoga mat if you have one. Don't have any of these? Come anyway!

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

Reserve these dates: Sept. 23, Oct. 21, Nov. 18, Dec. 16, Jan. 20, Feb. 10, March 17, April 21 and May 19

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Condolences Temple Beth Tikvah acknowledges with sorrow the passing of: Elsie Pearl Mother of Marcia Pearl Henry Cohen Father of Gary Cohen Louise Beck Sister of Gerald Prosterman

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

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

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

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

Andy Zalkin Barbara Schall

Kudos Corner Thank you to…

Memorial Plaques

Esther Shultz, Lois Malkin, and Sheila Barid for preparing the Kiddush lunches during the month of July.

Memorial plaques are a beautiful way to honor the memory of a loved one. Your loved one’s plaque will be lit up several times throughout the year.

Leslie Swichkow, Marsha Mathis, June Wallach, Mike Singer, Charlene Milstein, Betty Rickles, Ruth Zeidman, Addie Myers, Janice Liederman, Ellen Levitz, Lois Clymin, Sandy Friedwald, Stefani Faer, Roberta Goldman, Richard Staviss and Samantha Staviss for volunteering their time to help in the office.

We recite the Kaddish on the anniversary of their passing and Yizkor, which means to remember, is recited as part of the prayer service four times during the year.

Schmooze Corner

The price of a plaque is $300. If you have any questions or would like to order a plaque, please contact Lisa in the synagogue office at 770-642-0434 or send an email to lisa@bethtikvah.com.

Mazal Tov to…

Samantha Steuer, daughter of Howard & Cindy, upon her graduation from The University of South Carolina!

She is pursuing a career in public relations and is currently working for a large PR firm in NYC .

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Maggie & Jason McAuliffe, on the birth of their son, Harris.

Amy & Scott Cooper, on the birth of their twin sons, Ari and Daniel.

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Submissions for the October Kol Tikvah are due to the synagogue office by Friday, September 10.

Please email to koltikvah@bethtikvah.com

Planning a simcha or group gathering?

The Tam-Blank Social Hall is the Place to Be.

As we fast this Yom Kippur, let us

For more information on renting our Social Hall, contact the synagogue office at 770-642-0434.

remember those who fast because they have no choice.

Please donate

Donations may be mailed to: Temple Beth Tikvah 9955 Coleman Road Roswell, GA 30075

to Operation Isaiah.

On October 11, the Anti-Defamation League and the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra & Chorus will present Defiant Requiem: Verdi at Terezin, a multi-media concert that tells the story of the courageous Jewish prisoners in the Theresienstadt Concentration Camp during World War II who learned Verdi’s Requiem Mass by rote and then performed this compelling work 16 times.

The concert/drama features a full performance of the Requiem, video testimony with surviving members of the choir, original Nazi propaganda film footage, and actors telling the remarkable story of the Jewish prisoners who sang as a symbol of secret defiance against their Nazi captors. The performance is powerful, dramatic and inspirational, with a contemporary message of hope.

Click here for Defiant Requiem video & more!

Tickets are on sale NOW and can be purchased by calling the Woodruff Arts Center box office at 404 733-5000 or on the Atlanta Symphony website at www.atlantasymphony.org. Use discount code ADL10 for a 10% discount on each ticket.

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

- 770-642-0434 - 770-642-0647 - 770-642-4168 - 678-350-0076 - Michelle Leder - Jenny Korsen - Lisa Singer - Becky Sullivan

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

Israel Gene Carasick gcarasick@gmail.com Kehillat Chesed (Caring) Leslie Swichkow lswichkow@comcast.net Membership Recruitment & Retention Mark Rudel mrudel@ups.com Men’s Club Neil Goldstein nsg24@cornell.edu Nominating Committee Bart Schwartz bart_schwartz@coface-usa.com Andy Goldstrom agoldstrom87@hotmail.com Outreach To Be Determined Ritual Esther Shultz savtaesther5@gmail.com Rosh Chodesh Women’s Group Pam Chanin chaninp@bellsouth.net Security Michael Gutkin gutkin1@bellsouth.net Seniors Ruth Zeidman zeidmanr@comcast.net

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Sisterhood Mary Block Mary_block@hotmail.com Social Action Jeff Willard pursuejustice@comcast.net Rodney Eberhardt reberhardt@amerisourcebergen.com Social Committee To Be Determined Website Development Mark Weiss maweiss@mindspring.com Scott Povlot spovlot@yahoo.com Youth Group Chad Salinas csalinas@b2bworkforce.com

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For A Special Friend: A courtesy examination & x-ray at no charge when you present this card

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Publication’s Title and Number: Kol Tikvah • Volume 26 Issue 9 Issue Date: September 2012 Frequency: Monthly Authorized Organization’s Name and Address: Temple Beth Tikvah • 9955 Coleman Road • Roswell, GA 30075 19

News and Happenings from Temple Beth Tikvah

Fred Greene Rabbi Donald A. Tam Rabbi Emeritus Nancy Kassel Cantor Hassia Levin Education Director Jenifer Friedman ECEC Director Steve Gerson President Ron Swichkow President-Elect Paul Beckman Vice President Todd Boehm Vice President Marsha Mathis Vice President Mark Craig Treasurer Rhonda Povlot Secretary Seth Zimmer Chairperson, Board of Education

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