September 2016 • Volume 30 • Issue 8
A Reform Congregation Embracing Our Jewish Tradition
High Holy Day Schedule Selichot Saturday, September 24 9:00 PM
Erev Rosh Hashanah Sunday, October 2 Service Rosh Hashanah Monday, October 3 Early Service Late Service Tot Service Tashlich
Celebrating Three Decades of Community, Tradition and Hope Time flies when you're having fun! And we have more fun, inspirational, and spiritual events planned to celebrate TBT's 30th anniversary! Please join us on September 23rd through 25th as Nefesh Mountain fills our synagogue with their unique blend of Jewish and Bluegrass music. On October 7th through 9th, Rabbi Mark H. Levin will serve as our Scholar-in-Residence. Rabbi Levin will be sharing insights from his newly published book, Praying the Bible.
2nd Day Rosh Hashanah Tuesday, October 4 Service
Shabbat Shuvah Friday, October 7
Kol Nidre Tuesday, October 11 Service
8 pm
8 am 11:30 am 2:30 pm 4:00 pm
10 am
6:30pm
8 pm
Yom Kippur Wednesday, October 12 Early Service 8 am Late Service 11:30 am Tot Service 2:30 pm Afternoon Service/Yizkor/Neilah 4 pm
Please mark your calendar for these first two events and look for more information about exciting 30th anniversary events throughout this year!
News & Happenings from Temple Beth Tikvah
Yamim Noraim I don’t know when I’ll have my chance to
Four: Remember those who matter. Send holiday cards, with your good wishes to those you love. Visit the graves of those who are gone. Kindle Yahrzeit candles at home on Yom Kippur eve. (No special blessing goes with this ritual.)
see the Broadway show Hamilton, but when I do I will be fully prepared for that experience! To ready myself, I read Ron Chernow’s book Alexander Hamilton. Then I learned Lin Manuel Miranda’s lyrics by listening to the stage show’s soundtrack, over and over until those words were my own. Finally, I watched as many YouTube clips of the show that I can find. Now, I can say that I feel fully prepared and I know that I am READY for an incredible experience when that day comes!
Five: Plan to attend Selichot. The Saturday evening before Rosh Hashanah we come together to hear the shofar and reflect on the year that is ending. A short beautiful service offers a taste of the melodies and prayers to come, helping us “get our head in the game”. This year we have a special musical band, Nefesh Mountain, with us, helping our Holy Day preparations.
In Judaism, our BIG EVENT is on the way, the Yamim Noraim, the HIGH holy days - our days of Awesomeness! People flock to synagogues around the world, prepared for an experience. Waiting to be moved, even transformed. However, without ever doing the work to prepare their hearts, minds and souls for the experience, many leave wondering what they missed.
Six: Dress for Success. Our focus is on erasing the things that sully us, and redirecting our lives for good. While doing the inner work, dressing for the experience reminds us of holiness. Wearing white clothes is traditional on the Holy Days. A tallit, if you have one, is appropriate for Rosh Hashanah day and for Yom Kippur - both evening and day. Some people refrain from wearing leather on Yom Kippur and opt for white canvas sneakers instead.
“I would enter the sanctuary on the first night of Rosh Hashanah and unconsciously I would be thinking: rabbi, cantor, do your work. Make me a better person. Make me feel something. [Only years later] did I realize that this was my responsibility. I couldn’t expect to walk into a final exam not having done the work and then expect to ace the test.” (Los Angeles Jewish Journal 2009)
These are just a few of the ways that I prepare for the Days of Awe. Find your way. Share with us on Facebook some of your favored practices or something new that you plan to try during the month of Elul. Together we can create an outstanding inner and outer spiritual space for a meaningful Holy Day season.
The next logical question is: So how do I prepare to enter these holy days in a way that will bring deeper meaning to my religious experience? Below are a few of the ways that I choose to get myself ready…perhaps you will find something meaningful for your own practice.
Shana Tovah u’Metukah
One: Prepare your spirit. Read something inspirational. One book I find particularly meaningful is: This Is Real and You Are Completely Unprepared: The Days of Awe as a Journey of Transformation by Alan Lew
TBT is Going to Israel ! June 1-11, 2017
Two: Do Good. It is said that it takes the entire month of Elul to properly prepare one’s heart. Try making these 30 days leading up to the HHDs-Days of Chesed/of kindness. Consider giving out flowers to senior citizens, buy a latte for a stranger, pick up a bag of non-perishable food items to bring in for Operation Isaiah…or come up with other ways you can commit to making the world a better more gentle place.
Experience the holiness of Jerusalem’s Old City. Float in the Dead Sea. Discover Jewish mysticism in Safed. Celebrate Shabbat in Jerusalem. Meet with families in our sister community of Yokneam-Meggido. Explore the sites you have only read about in the Torah. Connect with other Temple Beth Tikvah members. You can experience all this and more on an incredible 11 day congregational trip to Israel with Rabbi Shuval-Weiner. An informational meeting will take place Thursday evening, September 1st at 7:00pm
Three: Teshuvah. This is the most important piece of preparation. If there is an apology, an explanation, an "I love you," a re-do or a re-start that needs to happen, don't wait. Do it now.
Join us to learn how YOU can become part of a wonderful experience with your TBT family in Israel in 2017!
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Notes from Cantor Kassel A WEEKEND OF “NEFESH MOUNTAIN” JEWISH BLUEGRASS!
SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE! Friday, September 23 1:00 – 1:30 Shabbat music and songs with our ECEC. Other youngsters and their parents are invited to join us. 6:30 Jewish Bluegrass Erev Shabbat service. Oneg Shabbat to follow. Saturday, September 24 10:00 AM Shabbat Morning Jewish Bluegrass service. 9:00 PM Selichot Program and Service with Nefesh Mountain Selichot is a hidden gem……the most beautiful way to usher in the High Holy Days. If you’ve never come to Selichot before, THIS is the year to do it! Sunday, September 25 11:15 – 12:00 Performance for Religious School Students. Parents are welcome to attend.
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News and Happenings from Temple Beth Tikvah
B’nai Mitzvah Zoe Gotlin will be called to the Torah as a Bat Mitzvah on September 3, 2016. Zoe is the daughter of Greg and Melissa Gotlin and sister to Karley. Zoe is the granddaughter of Ron and Sue Gotlin, and Bernie and Gayle Kranz. Zoe is in 8th grade at Autrey Mill Middle School in Johns Creek. Since she was 5 she has been playing violin and has been in many orchestras, including Emory Junior Chamber orchestra. As part of Zoe's mitzvah project, she has been entertaining seniors by playing her violin at assisted and independent living communities. She has also begun a drive to collect instruments for the Atlanta Music Project (AMP) and will be donating her own money she earned playing the violin to the organization. Zoe also enjoys taking photos, swimming, shopping, traveling and spending time with friends and family. Samantha Kiel will be called to the Torah as a Bat Mitzvah on September 17, 2016. Samantha is the daughter of Lisa and Clifford Kiel and the sister of Matthew Kiel. She is the granddaughter of Carol Borger and Robert Levin along with Dolores Kiel and the late Marvin Kiel. Samantha attends Dodgen Middle School where she is a Principal Honor roll student and member of the chorus. Sammi is a competitive swimmer and state medalist. She also loves to run and hang out with her friends. She combined her passion for swimming and her desire to help end cancer in her 13 Mitzvot project. Sammi looks forward to sharing her Bat Mitzvah with family, friends, and the synagogue community. Joshua Ryan Sacks will be called to the Torah as a Bar Mitzvah on September 17, 2016. Josh is the son of Suzanne Sacks and Todd Sacks and the brother to Ilana. He is the grandson of Arlene Lieberfarb, Richard Lieberfarb, Ellen and Stephen Sacks and Linda Sacks, all from New York. Josh is an 8th grade Honor Roll student at Saint Francis Middle School. He is a member of the Junior Beta Club and plays baseball for the Saint Francis Knights and Eastside. He also enjoys playing basketball and hanging out with his friends. He just completed his 6th amazing summer at Camp Barney Medintz. Josh is excited about becoming a Bar Mitzvah and is looking forward to sharing this special day with his family and friends.
Temple Beth Tikvah is excited to announce that we are a proud partner of the Federation’s camping initiative to send more Jewish children to Jewish non-profit sleepaway camp! We hope you will join us throughout the year for fun camp programming. If you have any questions about camp options or financial resources, please reach out to our liaison, Bobbee Griff, at 303-981-2356 or youth@bethtikvah.com October 7th - 9th Rabbi Mark H. Levin Scholar-inResidence. will be sharing insights from his newly published book, Praying the Bible.
Sunday September 11th 11 am - 2 pm
Join PJ Library for a Family Fun Day and Camp Expo. Families who don’t yet go to one of our regional Jewish camps can explore overnight and day camp options. Kids who already go to one of the participating camps can see friends and staff from this summer! -Take your PJ Library experience to a new level. -Learn why Jewish camp works for families of all backgrounds. -Sleepaway for younger campers? Yes! Find out more. -Meet directors from local Jewish day and overnight camps. Event includes games and activities, bounce houses, balloon artist, and face painting. Plus each participating camp will host a camp-style activity! $18/family includes pizza and entrance. Pre-register to be entered in a raffle to win $250 towards camp tuition.
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ECEC n 1986, Whitney Houston belted out the words,” I believe the children are our future, teach them well, and let them lead the way.” The Greatest Love of All is a beautiful song that truthfully I never thought I would be quoting in a Kol Tikvah article. But, lately, these words are weighing heavy on me.
Many of you may remember the Pew Study that was released a few years ago. The study showed that amongst Jewish millennials, 32% claimed to have no religion. Of these “Jews with no religion” who have children at home, two-thirds are not raising their children Jewish in any way. I find this statistic very frightening, and its impact is even scarier. As the director of Early Childhood Education here at Temple Beth Tikvah, I have seen and experienced the impact. All over the country, Jewish preschool enrollments are down, losing Jewish children to less expensive churches and secular school options. You may think, “Well, the child is young, it won’t matter, where he goes to school.” But it does matter. It is within our walls that we nurture and build Jewish identities. We partner with committed families to make confident Jewish children who can handle being the only Jewish child in an elementary school classroom, or who can stand up for herself when an anti-Semitic comment is made. It is here, that we can guarantee the continuity of the Jewish people. Your children are the future of our religion. Teach them well and let them lead the way.
Jenifer Friedman
Religious School We’ve had a great start to our school year. Happy faces and cheerful voices were heard throughout the building. It was so great to hear the students singing in Tefilah on the first day of school. I am so proud of our wonderful teachers for creating engaging lessons and of our outstanding students who come eager to learn. A few of our upcoming events are: September 18th at 10:45AM is our kindergarten parent meeting. October 23rd at 6:00PM our kindergarten students will be consecrated. We are looking forward to a wonderful school year full of exciting programs and projects. Shana Tova
Hassia Levin
Mornings with Me
6th and 7th Grade
A program for caregivers and child
Family Chavurah Picnic
A series of innovative classes that allow caregivers and tots to learn together in a stimulating, fun and creative environment. The program is designed to be the foundation for your child’s lifelong love of learning. Children learn new skills and form their first friendships in a safe, warm, nurturing environment.
Sunday, Sept. 11th from 12 - 1pm on the TBT patio (social hall in case of rain)
For 6-24 month olds
Bring a dairy picnic lunch for your family and a dessert to share with the group News & Happenings from Temple Beth Tikvah
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Cost: $100
Tuesdays 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. September 6, 13, 20, 27 November 1, 18, 15, 29 December 6, 13, 20
October 18, 25
Taught by our very own Ms. Lisa Laudicina
Our New Tzedek Committee: Social Action vs. Social Justice * One of the distinguishing characteristics of Reform Judaism is its emphasis on Tikkun Olam, that is, healing or repairing the world. We look with pride at the iconic 1965 civil rights photo of Rabbi Maurice Eisendrath carrying a Torah on the march from Montgomery to Selma while standing in between Dr. Martin Luther King and Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel. In fact, on virtually every piece of TBT correspondence, we highlight Tikkun/Healing as one of our four gateways into Judaism (along with Study, Prayer, and Community). What do we understand Tikkun to look like? For the most part TBT has used a plethora of Social Action projects to encourage our members to look beyond our personal needs and desires, and to make a difference in the lives of others. Many of you have eagerly participated in such projects as Family Promise, Stop Hunger Now, Project Isaiah, Blessings in a Backpack, Habitat for Humanity, Relay for Life, and many more. TBT is proud to offer such opportunities as they allow us to fulfill, at least in part, our sacred obligations regarding tzedek or justice. But I think it is only half of the equation.
teaching lessons about gemilut chasadim. Michelle Putnam Shacham is leading the Social Justice half of the portfolio, focused on engaging our members in conversations about issues of injustice and the underlying systemic problems, and encouraging us to “get into the game” by advocating for change. The Aug. 26 Social Justice Shabbat with a guest speaker from Jubilee USA was one example of the conversations Michelle will be coordinating. The co-chairs can use your help – please email Dalia and/or Michelle with your ideas and feedback: d2faupel@gmail.com, and michelle.putnam@gmail.com. I suspect that some of you may be thinking, “Ah, I see where this is going… You ultimately want me to advocate for more government programs which means more spending and more taxes. That’s against my political philosophy!” That’s not what I’m saying. All governments make decisions about the relative importance of policies and programs to address social issues, their associated funding (if any), and the rules by which the policies/programs operate. Are you in agreement with their decisions? For example: Do you agree with how the issue is being defined? Are the policies and programs correctly addressing the root causes of the issue? Is enough being done? Can the dollars be spent in a better way? If changes are warranted, what can realistically be achieved in the near term and who should you talk to? These are relevant questions regardless of where you fall on the political spectrum.
Most of these projects are aimed at providing direct help to people in need, such as a new house for one family, a safe place to eat and sleep for 3-4 homeless families, or food donations that may perhaps feed a few hundred families. These are acts of kindness, or gemilut chasadim, and represent a necessary but only temporary fix to the problems of our broken world. As Jews we must continue to engage in these acts of kindness and be involved in helping others. This is the Social Action half of the equation – helping. But if we truly want to participate in healing the world, we also need to invest some of our time and energy in addressing the underlying root causes of the issues, be it poverty, homelessness, hunger, human trafficking, or whatever. This means that we need to take the time to (1) become educated about the prevalence, characteristics, and trends regarding the issue, (2) learn what’s working and not working via the efforts of government and non-profits, and (3) advocating for change with the appropriate entities. This is the Social Justice half of the equation – healing. This is not an easy process. We all understand that solving these types of issues (i.e., real healing) is a complex, long-term endeavor, and is fraught with a litany of failed experiments and contentious political arguments. But that doesn’t mean we should stop trying. We are obligated to bring more justice into the world through healing, even more so as Reform Jews.
The word “healing” connotes eradicating an illness such that one is returned to perfect health. As it pertains to social justice, our work of Tikkun is similarly concerned with eliminating the issues which plague our society and world, knowing that this work will never be finished in our lifetime. I look forward to having our Tzedek Committee get us more deeply “into the game” with conversations around these issues. L’Shalom,
Harlan Graiser * I’d like to credit Dr. Erica Brown for introducing me to the concept of helping (gemilut chasadim) vs. healing (tikkun) in her book, Inspired Jewish Leadership, pgs. 163-165.
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Adult Ed September Greetings from your Adult Other September programs include a Education Committee! TBT's summer pro- class on Babka baking led by our grams have been a big hit, and we are looking forward to continuing to have Saturday Night Movies and lots of other programs. Many classes and programs, along with multiple 30th Anniversary programs, will be occurring this month and in the near future. So, please keep an eye out for them.
wonderful Hassia Levin from 7 to 8:30PM on Wednesday, September 21st.. In addition, please be sure to RSVP if you are interested in joining an Adult B'nai Mitzvah course led by Cantor Kassel, so that she can plan the dates for it.
All programs begin at 6 PM. This month's date is Saturday, September 17th and the movie will be “Woman In Gold”. The next few dates are October 22nd, November 12th, and December 10th. The dinners will continue to be Pot Luck type dinners for which you should plan to bring a main meal for yourself and something yummy to share with the group (an appetizer or dessert). Everything should be vegetarian, dairy or pareve (no meat!) and must not be brought into the kitchen in order to keep the kitchen kosher. In addition, please bring a non-perishable food item for the Food Bank as an act of tzedakah. The dates and movies (with a brief description ) will be on the website, so please check them out! RSVP s are important for table and movie seating as well as planning for drinks, popcorn and M&Ms. Chairs will always be available for last minute arrivals.
Looking toward October, we will have a Meditation class led by Gail Tate on Our Torah Study Class (Bagels, Learning & October 9th. Starting on October 26th, Torah) will continue to meet on Saturday there will be a class on Spirituality led by mornings from 8:45 to 9:45AM. No prior Rabbi Lauren Cohn. Additionally, another experience is necessary - please come try Hebrew Reading Crash Course led by it out!!! For those registered, the Sacred Robin Karlin will be starting in November. Aging Circle program with Rabbi Beiner Later in the school year, we are also will continue through Wednesday, planning to have another class on September 21st. meditation, more baking classes, another Starting September 11th, a Sunday morn- Trivia Night, more book reviews, and several guest-led programs. On several of ing course on Jewish Mysticism led by Rabbi Tam begins. It will take place in the the programs we will be partnering with Sisterhood, Men's Club, and other library at 9:45AM. committees again. Please plan to join us If you are interested in babysitting On September 12th at 1:45 pm, following at as many of these programs as possible. services, perhaps we can discuss options the Senior luncheon, TBT's Adult Ed will WE NEED YOU! available to us. These could include have a Medicare presentation for seniors co-ops. We are happy to help arrange a and those soon to become seniors (and/ Adult Ed will continue our successful solution for this and for any transportamovie nights on one Saturday night per or their children). This is a great time to tion issues. So, please contact Ivie at learn about Medicare coverage since the month. As a reminder, these evenings iviegraiser@yahoo.com to discuss consist of dinner, a Havdalah service, Open Enrollment period for Medicare arrangements and possibilities. tzedakah, a movie and discussion. The coverage is from October 15 through Please RSVP at www.bethtikvah.com December 5 (Open Enrollment is the time movies will be varied and include past Jewish Film Festival offerings, movies under “Sign Up for Events” for all that people can sign up for or make about Israel, and some by Jewish direcprograms other than BLT, or for which changes to their current plans.) This is an tors, producers and/or actors . Due to the you are responding to a partnering EDUCATIONAL presentation at which the various scheduled events using the social committee instead. four parts of Medicare will be discussed. hall, we cannot choose a regular week of This program will also be presented on Your input and ideas are always welcome. the month. Please be sure to check out Sunday, October 9th at 12 noon. Please email Ivie at iviegraiser@yahoo.com. the dates and movies on the Adult Ed. page of the website.
"YOUNG" ADULT EDUCATION HAPPENINGS We are proud to announce that we have started a program for our Young Adults. Several of them met on August 20th for a havdalah service, a movie, and to talk about future programming for this age group. If you or your family members are Interested in becoming a part of this wonderful group, please contact Ivie Graiser at iviegraiser@yahoo.com or 678-644-1311. Your input and ideas are always welcome! 7
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Welcome to the TBT Family!! Nicole and Justin Dombrow Max, Maddie and Ari Marietta, GA
Lynn and Mitchell Wieskopf Johns Creek, GA
Dara and Greg Albright Max and Jessica Roswell, GA
Sandy and Gib Webb Hannah Roswell, GA
Chavurot/Connections Corner Make more connections within TBT and expand your circle - check out the new groups forming below or send an email to tbtchavurot@gmail.com/fill out the interest form on bethtikvah.com if you have an idea for a new group. We'll help you get started!
TBT Foodies The next event for the Foodie Chavurah will be
Erin and Eric Goldmann Jack, Will and Teddy Alpharetta, GA
Saturday, September 10th at 7:00 pm at a local Roswell restaurant.
Nidhi and Namia Joshuva Nina Roswell, GA
This event is open to everyone, but limited to the first 11 couples to RSVP. There are still spots available, so email Leslie Swichkow, lswichkow@comcast.net if you would like to join us or have any questions.
Temple Beth Tikvah’s Tzedek Committee is looking for a few creative minds!
6th and 7th Grade Family Chavurah Picnic
The purpose of this committee is to provide TBT members with opportunities to dedicate ourselves to social justice and to carry out the mitzvah of tikkun olam, repairing the world.
Sunday, September 11th from 12 - 1 pm
Help us kick-start our mission by designing our signature t-shirt!
on the TBT Patio
The only requirements are creativity and incorporating the idea of social justice and tikkun olam into your design.
(or social hall in case of rain) RSVP to tbtchavurot@gmail.com Bring a dairy picnic lunch for your family and a dessert to share with the group
And including a mention of Temple Beth Tikvah. Please submit designs to michelle.putnam@gmail.com by Friday, September 23rd.
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Greetings from Sisterhood! Hello Sisterhood! Excitement abounds as we inform you about our opening event on Sunday, September 11, at 9:45 a.m. Please join us in the Social Hall as we sip lattes from Mocha My Day and munch on treats while catching up with each other and getting to know new members. Brainstorming is the key to creative and novel ideas and we will be canvassing your ideas that morning to plan a most productive year! Our planning committee looks forward to seeing you there. Mah Jongg is Sunday September 18th at 9:45 a.m. in the Social Hall. Novice, “medium” level and seasoned players are all welcome. We will have teachers handy so come and join the fun. Babka making is Wednesday, September 21 at 7 p.m. Please meet in the kitchen as we partner with adult education to make this yummy treat. Aprons welcome! Knit and Nosh is Sunday, September 25, at 9:45 a.m. in the oneg room. Bring your knitting needles or crotchet hooks and yarn as we create beautiful winter scarves to give to homeless folks in area Atlanta shelters. Beginners welcome and teachers available to help you start a scarf. A big thank you shout out to Helen Kraus for arranging our book review, August 1st and to Rabbi Shuval-Weiner for leading a great discussion on the book, Levittown, by David Kushner. The evening was informative and generated much thought. We’ll keep you posted about more book reviews this year. Please let us know if you want to take an active part on our Sisterhood committee. All are welcome to come to our planning meetings to share thoughts, ideas, and lend a helping hand. We look forward to your participation!
Robin Bledsoe ,
Sisterhood Chair sisterhoodtbt@gmail.com
TBT Senior Luncheon September 12, 2016 at Noon Sue Harrison and her Canine Assistant dog, Croix RSVP to Natine at rosen4348@aol.com
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September 2016 Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday 1 28th of Av 5776 TBT Israel Trip Information Session 7:00 pm
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1st of Elul 5776 No Religious School
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2nd of Elul 5776 Labor Day No ECEC
Tai Chi 9:30 am
No Religious School
Hebrew School 5:00 pm
TBT Offices Closed Families Anonymous 7:00 pm
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8th of Elul 5776 Patriot Day
Religious School 9:30 am Jewish Mysticism w/ Rabbi Tam 9:45 am Sisterhood Opening Event 9:45 am
6th / 7th Grade Chavurah Meet & Greet 12:00 pm
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15th of Elul 5776
Religious School 9:30 am Jewish Mysticism w/ Rabbi Tam 9:45 am Sisterhood - Mah Jongg 9:45 am
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9th of Elul 5776
Senior Luncheon 12:00 pm Medicare Presentation 1:45 pm
Leadership Program 9:30 am Religious School 9:30 am
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5th of Elul 5776
Oneg 6:00 pm
Ruach Shabbat Service 6:30 pm
9 6th of Elul 5776 Shabbat Service w/ Choir 8:00 pm
Sacred Aging Circle 7:30 pm
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10th of Elul 5776
Tai Chi 9:30 am Hebrew School 5:00 pm Choir Rehearsal 7:00 pm
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16th of Elul 5776
Confirmation and Kivunim - 1st Class 6:45 pm Kesher 6:45 pm Families Anonymous 7:00 pm
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11th of Elul 5776
12th of Elul 5776
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13th of Elul 5776
Oneg 6:00 pm
Sisterhood - Bingo at Jewish Home 7:30 pm
Shabbat Service 6:30 pm
Sacred Aging Circle 7:30 pm
23rd of Elul 5776
3 30th of Av 5776 Bagels, Learning & Torah 8:45 am
Shabbat Service Gotlin Bat Mitzvah 10:00 am
10 7th of Elul 5776 Bagels, Learning & Torah 8:45 am
17 14th of Elul 5776 Bagels, Learning & Torah 8:45 am
Shabbat Service Kiel/Sacks B’nai Mitzvah 10:00 am Movie Night at TBT Woman in Gold 6:00 pm
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17th of Elul 5776
Tai Chi 9:30 am
Hebrew School 5:00 pm 6th Grade Bar/Bat Mitzvah Orientation (Students Only) 5:05 pm
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18th of Elul 5776
Sacred Aging Circle 7:30 pm
19th of Elul 5776
Board of Trustees Meeting 7:30 pm
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20th of Elul 5776
ECEC with Nefesh Mtn 1:00 pm Preneg 6:00 pm
Babka Baking w/ Hassia 7:00 pm
Shabbat Service with Nefesh Mountain 6:30 pm
Choir Rehearsal 7:00 pm
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Saturday
Shabbat Service 10:00 am
Choir Rehearsal 7:00 pm
Families Anonymous 7:00 pm
RS Room Parent Meeting 11:00 am
22nd of Elul 5776
7 4th of Elul 5776
2 29th of Av 5776
Kesher 6:45 pm
Kindergarten Parent Meeting 10:45 am
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6 3rd of Elul 5776
Friday
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24th of Elul 5776
No Religious School
No Hebrew School
Families Anonymous 7:00 pm
Tai Chi 9:30 am
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25th of Elul 5776
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26th of Elul 5776
Officers Meeting 7:30 pm
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24 21st of Elul 5776 Selichot
Bagels, Learning & Torah 8:45 am
Shabbat Service with Nefesh Mountain 10:00am Selichot w/ Nefesh Mountain 9:00 pm
27th of Elul 5776
Shabbat Service 8:00 pm
Choir Rehearsal 7:00 pm
Knit and Nosh 9:45 am HHD Security/Usher Meeting 10:00 am
Nefesh Mountain 11:15 am
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News and Happenings from Temple Beth Tikvah
Usher in the New Year as a TBT Greeter! If you have a welcoming personality, a warm smile and a desire to make an important contribution to TBT’s High Holy Day services, then serving as a TBT greeter just might be the job for you. Greeting is a wonderful way to say hello to old and new friends alike, all while performing a mitzvah you can feel good about. Whether you are a veteran greeter or want to experience the satisfaction of serving for the first time, please help us to fill several greeting slots for these services: Erev Rosh
Hashana – October 2 Rosh Hashana – October 3 Rosh Hashana – October 4 Kol Nidre – October 11 Yom Kippur – October 12 Signing up to be a greeter is easy! To sign up to greet during the high holidays, simply click here and indicate your service preference(s), or contact Betty Rickles at berickles@bellsouth.net. Once assignments are confirmed, we’ll provide details on arrival times, specific duties, etc. Thank you for considering this important request.
Help a child read better – TUTORS needed for this school year Consider volunteering for the National Council of Jewish Women's Atlanta Jewish Coalition for Literacy. The Coalition's goal is to give children, who face challenges with their reading, an opportunity to become more reading proficient with the help of a volunteer tutor. Volunteer as little as 30 minutes per week at a local school. Contact Christine at NCJW, 404-843-9600 or congregants Donna Schacher, 770-998-1321 or Leslie Swichkow, 404-5387680 for more information.
HUNGER ACTION SHABBAT Friday, September 9th at 8 pm Lindy Dunn, from the Atlanta Community Food Bank, will be our guest speaker. ATTENTION Parents of TBT College Students Do you have a child who will be attending college in the fall or is currently attending college? If so, please let us know who they are (even if we may already have their name on our list). We’d like to keep them connected to the TBT community by sending them a care package twice per year to coincide with the Rosh Hashanah and Purim holidays. We want them to know that they’re being thought of while away from home at school! If your student’s name is already on our list we’ll be soliciting current school contact information very soon. Don’t let your student feel left out. We’re looking forward to hearing from you! If you would like to donate to the cause either monetarily or with small items to be included in the packages, we would greatly appreciate the contributions. My contact information is Nan Janis (hnjanis@bellsouth.net) Thanks for your support!
Nan Janis College Connection Committee
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Donations Annual Campaign William and Susan Shields in honor of Reese Hilsen's Bar Mitzvah Building Fund Hadley and Lisa Lowy in memory of Harry Lowy Campership/Israel Fund Hadley and Lisa Lowy in memory of Richard Cooper Cantor Kassel’s Discretionary Fund Eric and Victoria Stein in appreciation of Cantor Kassel Kenneth and Helene Skolky in memory of Dora Breines Robert and Adele Toltzis in memory of Harriette Seifstein Mike and Kathy Levin in memory of Roselen Rivkin Jason and Melanie Pickett in honor of Cantor Kassel Bruce and Bonnie Walkes in memory of Helen Walkes Joel and Karen Moss in memory of Robert A. Moss and Evelyn G. Moss Mariann Mamberg in memory of Etta Mamberg Judy Levine in memory of Bea Marshall Nadine Duhaney Sharon Khoury in great appreciation of Cantor Kassel Sharon Khoury in memory of Sharon Corin David and Anne Strauss in honor of Cantor Kassel Michael Lipsitt in memory of Jeanne Lipsitt and William Lipsitt Judy Levine in memory of Bea and Milton Marshall Steven and Helen Kraus in memory of Martha and Abe Kraus Caring/Kehillat Chesed Fund Fred and Patricia Landsberg in memory of Michael Stein Dale and Wendy Bearman in memory of Thelma Rosen Michael and Lisa Cohen in memory of Norma Rosen Grosswald Dale and Wendy Bearman in memory of Roselen Rivkin Joel and Valerie Rapowitz in memory of Sharlene and Philip Silver Lois Clymin in memory of Bernard Taranto Fern Soniker in memory of Jay Cohen Aaron and Sheila Stieglitz in memory of Sarah Stieglitz Robert and Cindy Goldstein in memory of Philip Kaplan
General Fund Steven and Arlene Cohn in memory of Shirley Cohn Gilbert and Ellen Ludwig in memory of Sarah Ludwig and Norma Dubbrin Frances Kaplan in memory of Bernice Katz Doris Frank in memory of Bernice Katz Libby and Moshe Werthan in memory of Bernice Katz Michael Zalkin Memorial Library Fund Mark and Gail Rudel in memory of Bernard Taranto Steven and Amy Fine in memory of Flora Fine Clifford and Loretta Weiss in memory of Martin Weiss Preschool Fund Roman and Jennifer Trebon in memory of Herbie Baum Rabbi Shuval-Weiner’s Discretionary Fund Sheldon and Carolyn Harrison in appreciation of Rabbi Shuval-Weiner Eric and Victoria Stein in appreciation of Rabbi Shuval-Weiner Bruce and Carol Waldman in memory of Norman Rosenthal Jason and Melanie Pickett in honor of Rabbi Shuval-Weiner Jerry and Marcy Kaufman in memory of Dorothy Kaufman Yitzhak and Ronit Hermoni in memory of Leah and Nathan Minka Nadine Duhaney Sharon Khoury in great appreciation of Rabbi Shuval-Weiner Mark and Jennifer Mosbacher in memory of Louis Sherman Fern Soniker in memory of Dorothy Liner and David Soniker Rabbi Tam’s Discretionary Fund David and Roberta Coad in memory of Henry Spielvogel Nadine Duhaney Sharon Khoury in great appreciation of Rabbi Tam Religious School Fund Todd and Rachel Wilson in honor of Reese Hilsen's Bar Mitzvah Torah Fund Morray and Susan Scheinfeld in memory of Carolyn Besser Youth Group Fund Jonathan and Lynda Bennett in memory of Arnold Rivkin
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News and Happenings from Temple Beth Tikvah
SHMOOZE NEWS / KUDOS CORNER
In Memoriam
Thank You to our Amazing Office Volunteers!
Temple Beth Tikvah acknowledges with sorrow the passing of:
June Wallach Lois Malkin Leslie Swichkow Marsha McMurrain Aaron Stieglitz Reese Weiner Julie and Reese Hilsen Karen Tuttle Gil and Ellen Ludwig Dani Stordy Elisa Siegel Leslie Swichkow Audrey Gordon Dalia Faupel Jayson Faupel Don Restler
Roselen Rivkin Mother of Lynda Bennett Bernice Katz Wife of Bradley Katz Naomi Diamond Mother of Mitch Diamond Charyl Miller Sister-in-law of Hassia Levine Shirley Horowitz Sacks Mother of Andrew Sacks
May God console you among all the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem. Jason Apple married Jessica Durham in Savannah , GA on August 13, 2016. Jason is the son of Pam and Allan Apple. Jessica is the daughter of Dr. Brad Durham and the late Louise Durham.
We Must Know Before We Can Respond If you know of a Temple member who is ill or in the hospital, please call the Temple and share that information with us. That way the Rabbi can visit, and Kehillat Chesed can provide support. Please don’t assume that we know - we will only know if you tell us! To do this, please call Michelle Leder, Clergy Assistant at 770-642-0434
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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 Ivie Graiser iviegraiser@yahoo.com Budget & Finance Karen Korshak karcpa@comcast.net Camp/Israel Scholarship Marcia Haber marciahaber@yahoo.com Chavurot Andrea Rubin tbtchavurot@gmail.com College Outreach Nan Janis hnjanis@bellsouth.net Beth Kess bmkess@yahoo.com Communications Marlene Cohn marlene@thecohns.us Family Promise Tony Rosenberg trosenberg860@gmail.com Fundraising Andy Zalkin azups@att.net
House Ted Nathan Human Resources Seth Zimmer sz4941@att.com Israel Gene Carasick gcarasick@gmail.com Kehillat Chesed (Caring) Leslie Swichkow lswichkow@comcast.net Library Ilana Zalkin ilanaz@att.net Membership Recruitment & Retention Jill Leitman jaarons2@yahoo.com Marcia Pearl marciapearl@bellsouth.net Men’s Club Mark Greenspan greenspanfamily@bellsouth.net Peter Hartog althazyr@gmail.com
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Nominating Committee Todd Boehm tboehm30@bellsouth.net Ritual Rick Winer rsw@drrickwiner.com Security Jay Sausmer jsausmer@gmail.com Seniors Natine Rosenzweig rosen4348@aol.com Sisterhood Robin Bledsoe sisterhoodtbt@gmail.com Social Action/Social Justice Michelle Putnam michelle.putnam@gmail.com Dalia Faupel d2faupel@gmail.com Website Development Scott Povlot spovlot@yahoo.com Youth Group John Restler jkrestler@gmail.com Michal Loventhal loventhalmichal@gmail.com
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News and Happenings from Temple Beth Tikvah
Alexandria Shuval-Weiner Rabbi Donald A. Tam Rabbi Emeritus Nancy Kassel Cantor Hassia Levin Education Director Jenifer Friedman ECEC Director
Harlan Graiser President Wendy Klein Vice President Rob Rickles Vice President Rhonda Povlot Vice President Joe Dunn Treasurer Traci Hartog Secretary Mary Block Chairperson, Board of Education
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