Sept 2014 Kol Tikvah

September 2014 • Volume 28 • Issue 8

A Reform Congregation Embracing Our Jewish Tradition

2014 - 5775

L’Shana Tovah from HHD Schedule

The Temple Beth Tikvah

Selichot Saturday, September 20 Study Session Service

Board of Trustees Rabbi Fred Greene,

Erev Rosh Hashanah Wednesday, September 24 Service

Rabbi Emeritus Donald Tam,

Rosh Hashanah Thursday, September 25 Early Service Late Service Family Service

and Cantor Nancy Kassel

SELICHOT

Service at 6:30 in the

Saturday, September 20th

Alterman Chapel

Study Session 9:00 pm

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8 am 11:30 am 2:30 pm

2nd Day Rosh Hashanah Friday, September 26 Service 10 am Tashlich immediately following services (approximately 12:45 pm)

Sukkot Pizza in the Hut Oct 8 5:30 - 6:30 pm

9 pm 10 pm

Kol Nidre Friday, October 3 Service

8 pm

Yom Kippur Saturday, October 4 Early Service 8 am Late Service 11:30 am Family Service 2:30 pm Forgiveness Conversation 2:30 pm Afternoon Service/Yizkor/Neilah 4 pm

Refu’at Hanafesh - Healing of the Soul: Let’s Talk about Mental Illness One of our most compelling Jewish teachings emerges

I would suggest that those who confront mental illness – either themselves or through their loved ones – are our modern-day former slaves who have left Egypt. These don’t feel like they have a home, they are constantly challenged with anxiety, and they feel unwanted. Truth to tell: there are many in our Jewish community who feel precisely this way—finding it hard to enter a community, even our community.

from the Talmud. We are told of the story when Rabbi Yochanan became ill. Rabbi Hanina went to visit him. Rabbi Hanina asked, “Are your sufferings welcome to you?” Rabbi Yochanan answered, “Neither they nor their reward.” So Rabbi Hanina said, “Give me your hand.” Rabbi Yochanan reached up his hand, and Rabbi Hanina raised him up. The text then asks, “Why could not Rabbi Yochanan raise himself?”

Of the many lessons on healing and illness we can learn from the text mentioned above is our ability to reach out and extend a hand. We might not be able to “fix” these problems. But no one needs to feel alone. Frankly, that is why we are here. I know in my heart that we are here to journey with others. Just in case we cannot feel God’s Presence in our lives, we can walk in God’s ways and perform that very task of being present and offering comfort to others in pain.

The answer: “The prisoner cannot free himself from jail .”

(Talmud Bavli, B’rachot 5b) There are so many different layers of meaning in this Jewish teaching. We can discuss rewards from suffering, the value of visiting the sick, the need for community, and even the idea that great scholars and rabbis have their own challenges of faith.

I pray that in the New Year ahead, we will find the strength to tell our stories… that we will find our strength to check in with our friends and neighbors who might be struggling… that we will stop judging and begin to learn what is in our control and what is not… and I pray that we can make it a year where we will take on our true role as God’s partners in bringing compassion and mercy It isn’t fair…especially when we are talking about Mental Health. to those who are in pain.

When someone has a physical illness, we tend to be understanding, encouraging, and even helpful. We bring meals, Ken yehi ratzon. we pick up their children in carpool, etcetera and so on. But when it comes to mental illness, we don’t share that we are suffering, we don’t disclose that our loved ones are hurting, we don’t Resources: confess our fears or frustrations because there might be little we National Alliance for the Mentally Ill (NAMI) can do, and we don’t offer to help others because it seems like it www.nami.org is something that they ought to be able to manage on their own.

National Center for Jewish Healing www.jbfwcs.org/NCJH I am writing this message, one that is long overdue, because there is one more person who succeeded in taking his own life due to Jewish Family & Career Services – Counseling Services being so lost that he felt he couldn’t return to the world…no www.yourtoolsforliving.org matter how many blessings he brought to it: Robin Williams.

HUC-JIR Kalsman Institute on Judaism & Health kalsman.huc.edu Robin Williams was more than talented. He had tremendous gifts, he struggled publicly with his humanity and was someone who was able to use his influence to bring healing to a broken Rabbi Fred Greene world. It is such a pity that he was unable to recognize that he still had gifts to offer, along with the ability to receive gifts from others.

For this article, the most profound teaching – what I consider to be an ultimate truth – is that we cannot always pull ourselves out of a pit. And yet, people expect us to lift ourselves up by the bootstraps and just try harder.

The issue of mental illness is as old as the Torah itself. We encounter King Saul who is tormented by a “wicked spirit.” It leaves him when David plays music and Saul is able to return to a place of calm. More than David’s music, I believe it was David’s presence and willingness to be with the king that brought Saul solace and comfort. Even the great Chasidic master, Reb Nachman of Bratzlav, was known to struggle with bipolar (manic depressive) illness. (He is the one who taught us: “All the world is very narrow bridge; the most important principle is to not be afraid.”)

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November 1 - 16

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Notes from Cantor Kassel The year 5775 approaches……………now what?

I propose a new take on the words of John F. Kennedy: “Ask not what your country can do for you. Ask what you can do for your country.”

It’s ok……go ahead and ask what Temple Beth Tikvah can do for you, as your clergy, staff and lay leadership will be asking the same question of ourselves.

But don’t stop there. Ask what YOU can do for Temple Beth Tikvah to bring it closer to your highest visions of what a synagogue community can be. Why is this step, in synch with the words of President Kennedy, so important? Because WE, (clergy, staff and lay leadership) can’t do it for you. ‘It’ – meaning the potential value of a synagogue community, in which the contributions of all members enrich each other.

I invite you to do the following to make the most of experiencing the High Holydays at Temple Beth Tikvah: Come to our Selichot services, Saturday night September 20.

We begin with a 9:00 PM study session on a theme/s of the High Holydays, followed by a beautifully moving Selichot service at 10:00.

Allow yourself to feel challenged by some of the High Holyday Prayers Some prayers are more easily understood than others but engaging in the process of trying to find meaning in them is worthy in and of itself.

Try to participate in singing prayers; it’s NOT a test!

The High Holyday musical repertoire hardly ever changes. The choir and I WANT you to sing with us, to make the prayers your own.

Come to “Shabbat Shuvah” (The Sabbath of Return) Sept. 26 & Sept. 27 Shabbat Shuvah is the Sabbath between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur and its importance all too often neglected by it’s more famous bookends!

On Friday, September 26, I will be delivering: THE HIGH HOLYDAY SERMON THE CANTOR HAS BEEN WAITING TO GIVE! I’ve observed so much over my many years as a cantor during the High Holydays and I am thankful for this opportunity to share some words with you.

And when the holidays are over…………….

Together, we will CONTINUE creating the synagogue that is proud and confident in raising it’s voice in prayer, comfortable in searching for meaningful lives through our Judaism, eager to give of ourselves to strengthen our community and those in need Jacob Kassel and I wish you all 5775 that is a Shanah Tovah (good) u-M’tukah (sweet), B’Shalom,

Cantor Nancy Kassel

SELICHOT Saturday, September 20th Study Session - 9 pm Havdalah and Service - 10 pm Selichot are "penitential prayers" (prayers asking for forgiveness). We call the Saturday night prior to Rosh Hashanah Selichot as a special day. Before our brief, late night service that includes changing the covers of our Torah scrolls, we learn about the themes of the Days of Awe - why are they so holy, ideas of teshuvah/turning and acts of atonement, and prepare our hearts for the Days of Awe. We will also include a conversation on Forgiveness.

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What Did We Do on Our Summer Vacation?

When I was in elementary school, I remember that upon our return to school every September, our teachers would instruct us to write a story about our summer vacation. In that spirit, I thought I would share with you what the TBT Board and House committee did during our summer.

We certainly have been able to check off quite a few items on our master “to do” list, thanks to the committee, our staff and of course your generosity in funding our Annual Campaign.

There are still additional significant projects to do in the coming few years but this certainly is wonderful progress.

While most of our congregants were traveling, at camps and just enjoying the slower pace of summer, your Board, and in particular your House Committee, were very busy. You remember the Annual Campaign? You probably remember me mentioning it once or twice or more. It is my pleasure to report that the Board has put a lot of this campaign’s money to good use.

I know you will enjoy these improvements to our 27 year old building. It’s a fresh new look with improved security and comfort as we begin our new year and enjoy the Holy Days together.

Our campus is again buzzing with a new school year, adult education classes, expanded youth activities, leadership training, and many more programs and activities. The High Holy Days are just around the corner. This is truly my favorite time of year. As always, our staff and lay leaders have spent an enormous amount of time planning for these holidays to ensure that you and your family can enjoy a meaningful experience in a safe and comfortable environment.

Our goal was ambitious and our deadline was short, as there was a B’nai Mitzvah weekend scheduled on August 9th. Without further ado, here’s what we have accomplished: The sanctuary, lobby, social hall and Oneg rooms were all re-carpeted and the paint and trim touched up.

The religious school lobby’s old and crumbling floor was replaced with a beautiful no-maintenance laminate tile.

The entire school wing, halls, office and classrooms were repainted and the office flooring replaced.

25 windows throughout the school, lobby and sanctuary were replaced because the seals had broken from age.

State of the art, web-based thermostats were installed throughout our buildings and the energy savings are already being noticed.

A large storage shed was purchased and constructed on our property for sorely needed storage space of our new sukkah and pre-school equipment.

Our irrigation system was repaired and is now controlled by an integrated control system to best manage water use.

A new digital phone and voice mail system funded by a very generous family was installed throughout the entire building. This new system adds to our security by allowing our staff and teachers to better communicate in case of an emergency.

We continue to work towards repairing the stucco problems on the back side of our building. We did need to nicely ask a few bird families to relocate.

I look forward to seeing and greeting you as you join our community in celebration of these Days of Awe. If I don’t know you, please stop and introduce yourself as you enter our building for High Holy Day services. You can’t miss me. I’ll be the guy wearing a suit and a yarmulke.

L’Shalom

Ron Swichkow

Not too bad for a handful of guys with full-time jobs, huh? Our office staff was a huge help in making sure all these projects were able to be completed. They also had to endure a lot of noise and dust. I would like to especially thank Ted Nathan, Steve Bauman and Sid Malkin. Working as a team, we were able to divide and conquer.

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Religious School

Youth Group HOTTY (9-12th Grade) WELCOME BACK!

Important Religious School Dates

We hope you all had a great summer! Our HOTTY kids spent their summer at the different summer camps in Georgia, Kutz Leadership Camp in NY, Israel, and other great programs! Now, we’re back and ready for another great year with HOTTY. In two weeks the 2014-2015 HOTTY Board will gather together at a cabin in Big Canoe to learn about their new positions, do some bonding, and plan out the calendar for the year. Watch your email and Facebook for the calendar as soon as we get back!

First day of Sunday school Sunday, September 7th, 9:30am – 12:00pm Confirmation Class Parents Meeting Monday, September 8th, 7:30pm - 8:30pm

Join the HOTTY Facebook Page (https://www.facebook.com/groups/TBT.HOTTY/) to stay up-to-date on what's happening and to RSVP for HOTTY events!

First day of Hebrew school Tuesday, September 9th, 5:00pm – 6:30pm

JYG (7-8th Grade) WELCOME BACK! We hope all of you 7-8th graders had great summers and are ready for another awesome year with JYG! And welcome to JYG to all of our new 7th graders. We have a fun-filled year for you…Movie Mall Scavenger Hunt, Bowling, and a Chocolate Making Party. Stay tuned to Facebook and email for the JYG Calendar which is coming soon!!

There will be no school on the following dates: Sunday, September 14th Tuesday, September 16th Sunday, September 21st

Join the JYG Facebook Page (https://www.facebook.com/groups/TBT.JYG/) to stay up-to-date on what's happening with JYG, RSVP and arrange carpools for events!

5th & 6th Grade

NEW THIS YEAR!!!

We’re excited to bring you a new youth group this year! The 5th and 6th graders will have their own youth group (JYG will now be for just 7th & 8th graders). We will have events every other month, like, Paint Your Own Pottery, Pumpkin Patch & Hayride, and a Pool Party. The calendar is almost ready – watch your email and the Facebook page for the dates and events. Can’t wait to see all of you 5th & 6th graders.

Join the 5th & 6th Grade Facebook Page (https://www.facebook.com/ groups/315865918577857/) to stay up-to-date on what's happening, RSVP and arrange carpools for events!

First day for Kesher, Confirmation & Kivunim Monday, September 22nd, 6:45pm

Want more info about youth groups at TBT? Contact Adam or Bobbee at: youth@bethtikvah.com or (404) 228–2494.

Fundraising Committee Shalom! I hope this finds everyone happy, healthy and a little bit wiser. As a member of the TBT Board of Directors and the Chairman for the Fundraising committee, we are always concerned about approaching the TBT community to be financially supportive. It is a fact, though, that everyone one of us plays a key role in maintaining a sense of community at TBT. Jews throughout Atlanta make a choice to join a synagogue that provides them the opportunity comfortably practice Judaism with others who are in philosophical agreement about practicing Judaism. All of us made a choice to join TBT. As a community supporting TBT, each individual is in the position to determine how much they can and will support TBT. Without a doubt, volunteering paves the way for TBT to be looked upon as a welcoming house of worship. Additionally, our members willingness to make a financial commitment TBT allows us to not only maintain, update and beautify TBT physically but these contributions allow us maintain our programming efforts ranging from ECEC to youth group and confirmation programs, not to mention adult education and other support programs.

One main opportunity to contribute is provided by the Annual Campaign “Everyone Matters”. For the 2013-2014 campaign we had 191 of our 500 families contribute, bringing the campaign total to an amazing $172,000+. On behalf of the Board and our committee, I want to extend a tremendous “thank you” to all who were able to give. Our goal for 2014-2015 is to try and increase our % of families involved in this important campaign to 50%. This is a lofty goal but one that is very doable.

I am sure that at some point throughout the upcoming year, everyone will be contacted either by a phone call, a letter, a communication piece or some other form of reminder to participate. Please make the effort to participate in the Annual Campaign; TBT will continue to make greater strides as the lifeblood of our Jewish community that we have chosen to be part of.

In closing, if you have any desire to share your ideas/suggestions of creating greater Jewish Social Engagement at TBT, feel free to attend on of our meetings or drop me a note at jlagin1@gmail.com.

Shalom and Good health to you and yours!

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B’nai Mitzvah Sara Cohen will be called to the Torah as a Bat Mitzvah on September 6, 2014. Sara is the daughter of Rodney and Terri Cohen and sister to Allison and Erin. Her grandparents are Isadore and Susan Cohen, Pat Cohen and Charlotte and Allen Kaminsky all from Atlanta. Sara's mitzvah project was collecting items for the Alpharetta Humane Society.

Sara is a 7th grader at Haynes Bridge Middle School Andrew Miller will be called to the Torah as a Bar Mitzvah on September 6, 2014. He is the son of Marilyn and Kevin Miller and brother to Jared. Drew is the grandson of Lynda and Harry Rich of Delray Beach, Florida and Sandy and Gerry Schultz of Boynton Beach, Florida. Drew is an 8 th grade honor student at The Walker School. He is a member of the Walker basketball team and plays competitive baseball- having played for the East Cobb Astros and 6-4 -3 DP Baseball Academy. When not on the field or courts, Drew enjoys tennis, skiing, ping-pong and volunteering for numerous organizations focusing on feeding the hungry.

Matthew Jared Kiel will be called to the Torah as a Bar Mitzvah on September 13, 2014. Matthew is the son of Lisa and Clifford Kiel and the brother to Samantha Kiel. He is the grandson of Carol Borger and Robert Levin along with Dolores Kiel and the late Marvin Kiel. Matthew attends Dodgen Middle School, where he is a Principal Honor roll student and trumpet player. He is a competitive swimmer and state medalist. Matthew loves to read and hang out with his friends. He looks forward to sharing his Bar Mitzvah with family, friends, and the synagogue community.

College Outreach Committee We Want You! If your child is attending college this Fall, please contact us with their college mailing address as soon as it becomes available. We would like to send them a fun care package prior to Rosh Hashanah to let them know they’re being thought of by the Beth Tikvah community. Even if we already have an address for your student previously, we will need confirmation of their current address (and e-mail as well). If you would like to donate to the cause either monetarily or with small items to be included in the packages, we would greatly accept the contributions. Please contact us below: Lynda Bennett (lrbennett08@comcast.net) or Ginger Glazer (ggchoc@bellsouth.net)

From Sarah to Savannah: Leadership lessons from our ancestral mothers for today’s women Instructor: Rabbi Pamela Jay Gottfried Do women have different ways of communicating, praying, acting and leading? What lessons can we learn about women’s leadership today from the biblical and rabbinic stories of women such as Sarah, Rebecca, Rachel & Miriam?

Together we’ll study the ancient texts and try to glean wisdom to help us flourish as women and as leaders—at home and in the workplace—in the 21st century.

Topics How to have a difficult conversation; when to tell a social lie – Sarah (Genesis 18) How to take charge of a situation – Rebecca (Genesis 27) How to take charge of a situation – Rachel (Genesis 31) How to work for justice & freedom – The Midwives, Miriam, Pharaoh’s Daughter (Exodus 1-2)

How to protect your family & be an equal partner at home – Tziporah (Exodus 4) How to lead in the workplace; conforming to gender roles – Miriam (Exodus 15) How to communicate effectively; when talk is not gossip – Miriam (Numbers 12)

$36 for the 7 class series. Please register by sending your check to the TBT office, and designate Women’s Study Group on the memo line.

This class meets on the following Thursday evenings at 7 pm: 2014: October 23rd, November 20th, December 8th 2015: January 15th, February 19th, March 20th, April 23rd

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LET’S EXPLORE THE DAYS OF AWE TOGETHER! Selichot Study Session and Service September 20 at 9:00 pm – Selichot are “penitential prayers” (prayers asking for forgiveness). We call the Saturday night prior to Rosh Hashanah Selichot as a special day. Before our brief, late night service that includes changing the covers of our Torah scrolls, we learn about the themes of the Days of Awe – why are they so holy, ideas of teshuvah/turning and acts of atonement, and prepare our hearts for the Days of Awe later that week.

We will have a book discussion about the book: This Is Real and You Are Completely Unprepared: The Days of Awe as a Journey of Transformation by Alan Lew. From Tisha B'Av to Rosh Hashana to Yom Kippur to Sukkot, we will journey together and emerge fresh and whole again.

Sunday, September 14 from 10 am - 11:30 am at the Coleman Village Starbucks at 930 Marietta Highway in Roswell. Chapters 6-10. If you missed the first discussion group, you can still join us for the September group.

Skim chapters 1 and 2, and then read chapters 6-10.

Discussion leader: Cindy Getty. This book is available from Amazon as a hardcover or on Kindle. For more information contact Cindy at eeg@comcast.net

Hello from Sisterhood!

Let us introduce ourselves to you… Your new co-chairs are Stacy Chambers and Robin Bledsoe, eager to start a new year filled with innovative and inspiring events, “get togethers,” and opportunities to interact in meaningful ways with fellow Sisterhood members. Our goal is to get to know you, your interests and talents, and engage our members in active participation and leadership roles. The structure of Sisterhood is evolving and expanding….so stay tuned for hands on involvement with our great members. If you would like to be a part of the planning and this dynamic process, please contact us. Look for information about our Sisterhood kickoff event, Sunday, September 7th at 9:45 a.m. in the Social Hall! We’re looking forward to meeting and seeing you and hope you will be an active part of a wonderful Sisterhood year!

Stacy Chambers and Robin Bledsoe Sisterhood Co-Chairs sisterhoodtbt@gmail.com

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JF&CS - Testing for ASD

Memorial Plaques Memorial plaques are a beautiful way to honor the memory of a loved one. Your loved one’s plaque will be lit up on the anniversary of their passing and at Yizkor services.

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.

WANT TO HELP A CHILD LEARN TO READ? The Atlanta Jewish Coalition for Literacy’s mission is to inspire children in grades K-3 with a love of reading, thereby enriching their lives and opportunities for future success.

AJCL is looking for tutors (no experience necessary) for the 2012-2015 school year. Tutors work 1:1 with students from September - May in Title 1 public elementary schools throughout metro Atlanta. You can make a difference in a child’s life in as little as 30 minutes, once a week. A few of our congregants currently participate in this program, but more tutors are needed.

To volunteer for this rewarding program, contact NCJW at 404-843-9600 or email kimu@ncjwatlanta.org. For further information, or to make a donation online, go to www.ncjwatlanta.org. Donations of new or gently used children’s books or school supplies are also welcome.

Early identification is critical to treating ASD The rise in autism spectrum disorder (ASD) has been in the news a lot lately, especially as it becomes clear children can exhibit signs of ASD as early infancy. In 2014, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) estimated that one in every 68 children — one in 42 boys — has an identifiable ASD. Early identification is critical to treating ASD. In infancy and toddlerhood, warning signs may include a delay in spoken language, or lack of pointing or gesturing. As children get older, other signs become more obvious, including little or no eye contact, a lack of interest in peer relationships, the absence of spontaneous or make-believe play or a persistent fixation on objects.

Even then, it is important to remember that children develop differently and the presence of any of these symptoms does not mean your child has ASD. Development can be affected by a learning disability, attention deficit disorder or a variety of emotional factors. A psychoeducational evaluation can help pinpoint the cause of any problems children have and can be a good step in resolving them.

As a parent, you know your child the best. If you are concerned he or she is not meeting developmental milestones, it may be beneficial to consult with a specialist. JF&CS’ top-notch psychologists have specialized training in the identification of learning disorders and autism spectrum disorder. For more information, contact Dr. Lori Wilson (770-677-9319) or Dr. Amy Kincheloe (770.677.9416) or visit www.yourtoolsforliving.org.

Breast Cancer Survivor Group for the Jewish Community

EXPERIENCE

Come join our support group! The monthly support group meetings are for all interested people who have had cancer, who are going through treatment or surgeries, and /or who have been recently diagnosed, as well as for those who might have questions pertinent to breast cancer.

Friday, September 5 at 6:30 PM For children age 5 through 2nd grade... ...and their Parents!!

Parents can attend services in the sanctuary while their children are in

September 11 at 7:00 PM This survivor support group is sponsored by The Kehillat Chesed/Caring Committee of Temple Beth Tikvah

"CREATIVE JEWISH PROGRAMMING" (children ages Pre-K thru 2nd grade)

For further information or questions, please contact Valerie Rapowitz at vrapowitzslp@yahoo.com or call 678-643-9672.

NO COST BUT RESERVATIONS REQUESTED

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September 2014 Sunday

Monday 1 Labor Day

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Tai Chi 9:30 am - 10:30 am in Oneg Room

Labor Day - TBT Offices Closed

Friday 5

Families Anonymous 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm in Oneg Room

NFTY LLTI - (TYG Boards/Songleaders) in Camp Coleman

NFTY LLTI - (TYG Boards/Songleaders) in Camp Coleman

Oneg 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm in Social Hall

Bagels, Learning & Torah 9:00 am - 10:00 am in Oneg Room

Shabbat Service w/ Shabbat Experience 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm in Sanctuary

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Senior Luncheon 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm in Oneg Room/Social Hall

ATID 9:30 am - 11:45 am in Oneg Room

Families Anonymous 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm in Oneg Room

First Day of Religious School 9:30 am 12:00 pm in RS Wing / Sanctuary

Confirmation Class Parents Meeting 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm in Social Hall

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Tai Chi 9:30 am - 10:30 am in Oneg Room

Patriot Day

Breast Cancer Support Group 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm in Oneg Room

Religious School - Tuesday 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm in RS Wing / Sanctuary

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Shabbat Service 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm in Sanctuary

Ruach Relay for Life Meeting 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm in Library

Choir Rehearsal 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm in Sanctuary

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Bagels, Learning & Torah 9:00 am - 10:00 am in Oneg Room

Shabbat Service Matthew Kiel Bar Mitzvah 10:00 am 12:00 pm in Sanctuary HOTTY - Roswell Scavenger Hunt/Night on the Town 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm in Social Hall

Men's Club Clean Up Day 9:30 am - 12:00 pm in TBT Sisterhood Kickoff Event 9:45 am - 12:00 pm in Social Hall HHD Usher Meeting 10:00 am - 11:30 am in Library

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ATID 9:30 am - 11:45 am in Oneg Room

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Families Anonymous 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm in Oneg Room

Tai Chi 9:30 am - 10:30 am in Oneg Room

Book Discussion on the Days of Awe 10:00 am 11:30 am in Starbucks JYG - Movie Mall Madness 12:30 pm - 4:00 pm Offsite

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Shabbat Service 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm in Sanctuary

College Connection Mailing Prep 5:45 pm 7:00 pm in Oneg Room

No Religious School ATID 9:30 am - 11:45 am in Upstairs Assembly Room Men's Club Planning Meeting 12:00 pm 1:30 pm in Oneg Room

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Kesher/Confirmation/ Kivunim - First Night 6:45 pm - 8:30 pm in Upstairs / Library / Classroom 1

Tai Chi 9:30 am - 10:30 am in Library

Families Anonymous 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm in Oneg Room

RS Open House - 3rd through 6th Grade 5:00 pm 6:30 pm in RS Wing / Sanctuary

Religious School - Tuesday 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm in RS Wing / Sanctuary

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Erev Rosh Hashanah Service 8:00 pm 10:00 pm in Sanctuary

ATID 9:30 am - 11:45 am in Library Religious School 9:30 am 12:00 pm in RS Wing / Sanctuary Religious School Rosh Hashanah Assembly 9:30 am - 12:00 pm in Sanctuary

Kesher/Confirmation/ Kivunim 6:45 pm - 8:30 pm in Upstairs / Library / Classroom 1

ROSH HASHANAH

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Rosh Hashana 5775 TBT Offices Closed

TBT Offices Closed Shabbat Shuvah

Rosh Hashanah Early Service 8:00 am 10:30 am in Sanctuary

Rosh Hashanah Service 10:00 am 12:30 pm in Sanctuary

Rosh Hashanah Late Service 11:30 am 2:00 pm in Sanctuary

Tashlich Service 12:45 pm - 1:45 pm in Chattahoochee River Park on Azalea

Rosh Hashanah Family Service 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm in Sanctuary

Officers Meeting 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm in RS Office

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Erev Rosh Hashana TBT Offices Close at Noon

Choir Rehearsal 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm in Sanctuary

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Shabbat Service 10:00 am - 12:00 pm in Sanctuary Selichot Study Session 9:00 pm 10:00 pm in Oneg Room

Choir Rehearsal 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm in Sanctuary Board of Trustees Meeting 7:30 pm 10:00 pm in Social Hall

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Bagels, Learning & Torah 9:00 am - 10:00 am in Oneg Room

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Shabbat Service 10:00 am - 12:00 pm in Sanctuary

Shabbat Service 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm in Sanctuary

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RS Open House - K-2 and 7th Grade 9:30 am - 12:00 pm in RS Wing / Sanctuary

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Get Connected: Join a TBT Chavurah!

Welcome to the TBT Family!!

Chavurot are forming NOW! Consider participating in a group that will enrich your TBT experience.

What's a Chavurah?

A Chavurah is a group of people with similar interests or who are in similar life stages gathering together regularly to celebrate Jewish holidays, share simchas, attend TBT events, visit interesting places or participate in any activities that interest them. Being part of a Chavurah can enhance your experience at TBT by helping you develop a strong sense of community and deeper connections within the congregation.

Who can be part of a Chavurah? Any member of TBT! Just fill out the application and we'll help find like-minded families or people to form a group. Drop by the TBT office to pick one up, or visit http://www.bethtikvah.com/community/chavurot to download.

What does a Chavurah do?

You choose the activities you'll participate in and how often and where you meet. We can help you design a calendar of programs based on your group's interests.

Questions? Please contact Dalia Faupel at d2faupel@comcast.net.

Brad and Jenna Dannenbaum Matthew and Dani Stordy William and Laura

COMFORT FOOD COOK-OFF Join us for a Comfort Food Cook-off. Enjoy home-cooked food, prepared by representatives from 13 area churches and synagogues including ours! All proceeds from this interfaith gathering will benefit Family Promise of North Fulton/DeKalb, a response to homelessness that our congregation supports!

Saturday, October 11, 2014 5:00 -7:00 PM Temple Sinai 5645 Dupree Dr. NW Atlanta, GA 30327 $10/adults, $5 for kids aged 4-13, FREE for kids 3 and under!

Join the JYG Facebook Page (https://www.facebook.com/groups/TBT.JYG/) to stay up-to -date on what's happening and to RSVP and help arrange carpools for events!

Purchase your ticket by clicking here

The Jewish Community Relations Council of Atlanta (JCRCA), and Ahavath Achim (AA) Synagogue are pleased to invite your organization's participation in our upcoming educational program, Exposing Atlanta's Dirty Little Secret. . . Sexual Exploitation of our Children. The program will take place on Sunday, Sept. 14 at 2:00 pm at Ahavath Achim Synagogue. We are attaching a copy of the flyer and a press release, and ask you to use all of your communications media to publicize the event among your members and constituents, urging them to attend.

The program will feature as panelists, Georgia Attorney General Sam Olens, Georgia State Senator Renee Unterman, and Street Grace Executive Director Cheryl DeLuca-Johnson. JCRCA Board member and AA member Dr. Steve Chervin will moderate this panel, which will provide key information about commercial sexual exploitation of children (CSEC) in the Atlanta area. Following the presentations, attendees who choose to do so will have the opportunity to volunteer with local organizations engaged in the fight against CSEC. Representatives from Street Grace, youthSpark, Tapestri, Wellspring, Voice Today and others will be present to explain the activities of their organizations.

Want more info about HOTTY or JYG? Contact Adam or Bobbee at: youth@bethtikvah.com or (404) 228–2494.

TBT Seniors Luncheon Monday, September 8th at 12 PM “Meditations to Inspire Us for the High Holy Days"

Presented by Gail Tate

For further information feel free to contact Steve Chervin at stevenchervin@gmail.com or (678) 596-1529, or Jocelyn Ozan at jozan@aasynagogue.org, or (404) 355-5222.

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Donations Annual Campaign David and Christine Toltzis in memory of Norton Simons Lois Clymin in honor of Carol Shutzberg for the B'nai Mitzvah of her grandchildren Sandy and Nancy Simon in memory of Ruth Lisook Ilene Monat in memory of Ruth Kaufman Sandy and Nancy Simon in memory of Dani Cogswell Campership/Israel Fund Larry and Jackie Pepper in honor of the birth of Karen and Matt Blender's granddaughter, Haley Christina Jarrett Larry and Jackie Pepper in honor of the birth of Sara and Burt Grossman's grandson, Asa Kenneth Krone Cantor Kassel’s Discretionary Fund Mark and Debbie Weiss in memory of Jerry Weiss Dr. Michael Lipsitt in memory of William Lipsitt Dr. Michael Lipsitt in appreciation of Cantor Kassel Kathleen Rieter in honor of Ellery Potash and Sofiya Cohen Michael and Anna Gutkin in appreciation of Cantor Kassel Robert and Adele Toltzis in memory of Mitchell Seifstein Caring/Kehillat Chesed Fund David and Roberta Coad in memory of Henry Spielvogel Ruth Zeidman in memory of Mrs Selma Rice Ginger Glazer in memory of Norman Glazer Robert Moss in memory of Evelyn Moss William and Marjory Segal in memory of Jeanne Lipsitt Rory and Jenifer Friedman in honor of the Bar Mitzvah of Ian Staviss Walter and Esther Shultz in memory of Meyer Esterkin Jack and Susan Arogeti in memory of Betty Arogeti Ronald and Leslie Swichkow in memory of Lawrence Kaufman Martin and Fern Soniker in memory of David Soniker Fred and Patricia Landsberg in memory of Larry Sacknoff Enodwment Campaign Bruce and Bonnie Walkes in memory of Helen Walkes General Fund Dr. Allan and Pessie Shippel in memory of Freda Shippel Martha Perlmutter in honor of the Bat Mitzvah of Sara Beth Cohen Arnie and Aubiere Cohen in memory of Sheldon Seissler Dale and Wendy Bearman in memory of Joshua Jaffe Fred and Julie Taylor in honor of Ian Staviss becoming a Bar Mitzvah

Douglas Wexler and Jane Greenberger in memory of Judith Hopkins Shirley Crawford Michael Zalkin Memorial Library Fund Betty Rickles in honor of the marriage of Micah and Jenny Blechner Jeffrey and Beth Kess in memory of Lillian Mansfield Prayerbook Fund Robert and Ellen Weiner in honor of Lily Peters' Bat Mitzvah Rabbi Greene’s Discretionary Fund Gilbert and Ellen Ludwig in memory of Sarah Ludwig Mariann Mamberg in memory of Etta Mamberg Robert Toltzis in memory of Norton Simons Amy Krafchick in memory of Lois Steiner, Sadie Smith, Frank Smith and Betsy Mimnaugh Dr. Michael Lipsitt in memory of Jeanne Lipsitt Nancy Broudy in honor of the wedding of Ellery Potash and Sofiya Cohen Jerry and Marcy Kaufman in memory of Dorothy Kaufman Michael and Anna Gutkin in memory of Meyer Esterkin Gary and Fran Kamp in memory of Rose Reisman Rabbi Tam’s Discretionary Fund Sheryl Blechner in honor of Rabbi Tam Rabbi P. Irving and Pat Bloom in honor of Rabbi Donald Tam Martin and Fern Soniker in memory of Dorothy Liner Robert and Marcy Nader in honor of the marriage of Dale Josephs and Lisa Ward David and Ellen Herold in memory of Dana Cohen's mother, Ruth Lisook, and wishing Ruth Zeidman good luck in her new home Walter and Esther Shultz in honor of Rabbi Tam's honor at The Temple June Wallach in honor of Rabbi Tam Religious School Fund Sidney and Lois Malkin in honor of Ian Staviss becoming a Bar Mitzvah and in honor of the wedding of Ellery Potash and Sofiya Cohen June and Milt Steinberg in honor of the marriage of Douglas Wexler's grandson Todd and Rachel Wilson in honor of Ian Staviss' Bar Mitzvah Dr. and Mrs. S. Michael Peters in honor of Lily Anne Peters becoming a Bat Mitzvah (continued on page 13) 12

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SHMOOZE NEWS / KUDOS CORNER In Memorium Thank You to our Amazing Office Volunteers!

Temple Beth Tikvah acknowledges with sorrow the passing of: Carlos Zukowski Father of Russ Zukowski

June Wallach Natine Rosenzweig

Ruth Lisook Mother of Dana Cohen

Ellen Frank Ellisa Vitulli

Meyer Esterkin Father of Anna Gutkin Grandfather of Sasha Friedman

Michael Gurin Zach Povlot

Judith Hopkins Sister of Frances Jordan

Sophie Wilson Josh Wilson Robyn Shippel Robin Coe Terry Stein Please call us if you are interested in helping with a project in the office as we always need helpers!

770.642.0434

Charlotte Clein Mother of Carolyn Harrison

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

Ellery Potash and Sofiya Cohen who were married on August 10th by Rabbi Greene.

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Hassia and Baruch Levin and Ron and Lindsay Levin on the baby naming of their granddaughter and niece, Maya Luna Levin. Maya’s parents are Amir and Tanya Levin.

Tikkun Olam Fund Melvin and Tobi Levine in memory of Leonard Stansky Torah Fund Shirley Plotkin in appreciation of Rabbi Greene and Rabbi Tam for their kindness and compassion Youth Group Fund Stanley and Bobbie Kopkin in memory of Sadie Kopkin Steve and RoseAnn Gerson wishing a speedy recovery to Fred Steine Jaden Fisher in honor of Josh Novick's Bar Mitzvah Ronald and Leslie Swichkow in honor of Ian Staviss becoming a Bar Mitzvah Jonathan and Lynda Bennett in memory of Theodora Bennett

Marcy and Robert Nader on the marriage of their son. Dale Josephs and Lisa Ward, who were married March 14, 2014 in Schenectady, NY.

HELP US HELP YOU Your synagogue community wants to be a Caring Community/Kehillat Chesed If you have recently experienced a loss, are facing a crisis or are celebrating a simcha, please let our office know as soon as possible.

Our clergy and friends strive to be a source of support as best as they can. If you know of one of our fellow congregants who has experienced a loss or can use a hand, please contact the office at 770.642.0434.

Honor a person or event with a leaf on our tree of life. You can purchase a leaf as an individual or as a group.!

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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

Planning a simcha or group gathering?

The Tam-Blank Social Hall is the Place to Be. For more information on renting our Social Hall, contact the synagogue office at 770-642-0434.

Get Involved! TBT Committees and Chairpersons Adult Education Cindy Getty eeg@comcast.net Budget & Finance Karen Korshak karcpa@comcast.net Campership Marcia Haber marciahaber@yahoo.com Chavurot Dalia Faupel d2faupel@comcast.net College Outreach Lynda Bennett lrbennett08@comcast.net Ginger Glazer ggchoc@bellsouth.net Communications Marsha Mathis marmat0915@yahoo.com Family Promise Andy Fried andyf17@gmail.com Jeff Schultz asburypark@comcast.net Fundraising Jonathan Agin jlagin1@gmail.com House Ted Nathan tnathan@baldwinscheduling.com

Human Resources Seth Zimmer sz4941@att.com Interior Standards & Marketing Susan Estroff sestroff@earthlink.net Israel Gene Carasick gcarasick@gmail.com Kehillat Chesed (Caring) Leslie Swichkow lswichkow@comcast.net Library Ilana Zalkin ilanaz@earthlink.net Membership Recruitment & Retention Mark Rudel mrudel@ups.com Jill Leitman jaarons2@yahoo.com Marcia Pearl marciapearl@bellsouth.net Men’s Club Mark Greenspan greenspanfamily@bellsouth.net Peter Hartog althazyr@bellsouth.net

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Nominating Committee Sheryl Blechner ssb1951@gmail.com Ritual Esther Shultz savtaesther5@gmail.com Security Jay Sausmer jsausmer@gmail.com Seniors Natine Rosenzweig rosen4348@aol.com Sisterhood Stacy Chambers sisterhoodtbt@gmail.com Robin Bledsoe sisterhoodtbt@gmail.com Social Action Darrin Cohen dcohen@wealthofga.com Website Development Scott Povlot spovlot@yahoo.com Youth Group Debra Schwartz dls63@bellsouth.net Michal Loventhal loventhalmichal@gmail.com

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Fred Greene Rabbi Donald A. Tam Rabbi Emeritus Nancy Kassel Cantor Hassia Levin Education Director Jenifer Friedman ECEC Director Ron Swichkow President Todd Boehm Vice President Harlan Graiser Vice President Denise Straus Vice President Andy Gutman Treasurer Michael Braun Secretary Jill Mattos Chairperson, Board of Education

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