From Jerusalem to Minsk; from Mumbai to Sao Paulo, from Hong Kong to Atlanta Over the past eight years, we at The Temple have traveled across the world to see our Jewish roots

first-hand. We journeyed to Prague, Budapest, Vienna, Warsaw, Krakow, Berlin, and Munich. This spring we will explore our roots in Sephardic Spain. Our highlight, of course, is when at least 200 of

us travel every other year to Israel. These rich experiences in Europe offer us a unique lens into what thriving communities used to exist. But, none of us on these pilgrimages could have expected to see the emergence of such a vibrant progressive Jewish life in Europe. There is no greater testament to the vibrancy of Reform Judaism today than the growth and reemergence of congregations and communities around the world. The World Union for Progressive Judaism is instrumental in this historic renewal, helping to build and support Reform communities through congregational and leadership development, inspirational youth program-ming and the promotion of Jewish values and ideals.

In the former Soviet Union and in central and eastern Europe, after nearly a century of religious oppres-sion, the World Union is a driving force for growth among both new and existing congregations. We were amazed to see, for example, a thriving Reform congregation in Warsaw where over fifty young people joined us for Shabbat dinner. Similarly, we spent the afternoon at the extraordinary Reform seminary in Berlin which is training Reform rabbis to reinvigorate Jewish life in Eastern and Western Europe.

In Israel, the heartland of the Jewish people, the World Union answers the call for religious pluralism with Reform programs and institutions. The World Union presence grows in Latin America, Australia, and countries throughout Asia.

We as a Reform Movement have a strong mission to strengthen Jewish life and values in Israel and Jewish communities throughout the world by supporting and advocating a Reform approach to Jewish tradition.

Please join us for our annual Brockey-Rothschild weekend, beginning February 5, 2016, as we welcome World Union For Progressive Judaism President Rabbi Daniel Free-

lander. Rabbi Freelander will share the dreams and yearnings that have brought together our people in shared unity—helping us to transcend our individuality and become part of the reality of the Jewish people. See the calendar of weekend events on page 9.

Together, we will direct our hearts and minds to our brothers and sisters across the oceans - in Israel and in more than 40 other countries where the Reform Movement is nurturing the seeds of Jewish renewal and modern expression of our faith. We will celebrate a living, evolving Jewish spirit, old and yet ever-renewed, that graces that

sprit with a core commitment to each other, to our mutual responsibility, and to the prophetic call to redeem our world in justice in the image of God.

From Jerusalem to Minsk, from Mumbai to Sao Paulo, from Hong Kong to Atlanta—let us reach beyond geographic boundaries to celebrate the unity of our global Reform Jewish family.

l’shalom,Rabbi Peter S. Berg

rabbi berg can be reached at: pberg@the-temple.org

February 2016 = Tevet-Adar I 5776 = Volume 77/ Number 6 = established 1867 = the-temple.org

The TempleF ROM T H E ST U DY OF R A BBI PET E R BE RG :

Friday, February 5Brockey-Rothschild Shabbat Worship Service with Rabbi Daniel Freelander.....................6:00 PMMeditation – Room 34 .......................7:00 PMThe Well ................................................8:30 PM

Saturday, February 6Torah Study with Rabbi Daniel Freelander.....................9:00 AMShabbat Worship Service with Rabbi Daniel Freelander ........ 10:30 AMB’nei Mitzvah of Max Fritz & Seth Shapiro .................................. 10:30 AM

Friday, February 12Temple on the Road: Renaissance on Peachtree ..................8:00 PMShabbat Worship Service....................6:00 PMMeditation – Room 34 .......................7:00 PM

Saturday, February 13Torah Study...........................................9:00 AMMini Shabbat Morning .......................9:30 AMB’nei Mitzvah of Matthew Genser & I.J. Lowenstein ............................... 10:30 AMMincha Bat Mitzvah of Alana Wolf ....5:30 PM

Friday, February 19Shabbat Worship Service with Rabbi Howard Berman .............6:00 PMMeditation – Room 34 .......................7:00 PM

Saturday, February 20Torah Study...........................................9:00 AMBat Mitzvah of Sloane Wagreich ......10:30 AM

Friday, February 26Shabbat Worship Service....................6:00 PMYoFI Shabbat .........................................6:00 PMMeditation – Room 34 .......................7:00 PM

Saturday, February 27Torah Study...........................................9:00 AMB’nei Mitzvah of Eric Shindell & Steven Liberman ........................... 10:30 AM

WORSHIP SCHEDULE

For a full listing of services & other programs: WWW.THE-TEMPLE.ORG

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Lifecycles&OccasionsB’nei Mitzvah

May Their Memory Be For a BlessingOur Heartfelt Sympathy to the Families of:< Ian Preston (nephew of Barb Dornbush)< Levi Wissler (father of Tim Wissler)< Naomi Walker (sister of Ronit Walker)< Tony Oliver (brother of Judy Zaban)< Stanley Rosenberg (father of Mia Spolan)< Suzanne Weens (mother of Joan Weens)< Gene Asher< Reva Lifshey< Bert Lewyn (husband of Esther)< Michael Rubinstein (brother of Jill Slavin)

Mazal Tov!< Our Rabbi Peter S. Berg is in good company

by being named to the list of the 100 Most Influential Georgians in Georgia Trend.

< Bradley Scharff Bauman and Selena Goswick Lawson on their marriage and to Bradley’s parents, Billy & Juli Bauman

< Allison Elizabeth White and Darrell Alan Holmes on their marriage and to Allison’s parents, Karen and Tom White

< Matt and Leigh Long on the birth of their daughter, Sylvie Magnolia.

< Tom Holder on his election as secretary of the Worker’s Injury Law & Advocacy Group.

< Marilyn Shubin on being selected Atlanta Women’s Philanthropy’s Kipnis-Wilson/Friedland Award nominee for the 2016 International Lion of Judah Conference.

Our Newest Members< Abbey & Doug Flaum

Jack Flaum< Brad Friedlander

Sadie & Tessa Friedlander< Abby Greenbaum< Linda King< Amy Birnbaum & Adam Klein

Hannah & Oliver Klein< Liza & Max Marks

Elijah Marks< Lia Phillips & Eric Stahl

MAXWELL REAGAN FRITZ

Son of Jason & Jennifer Fritz

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ALANA BROOKE WOLF

Daughter of Stacey & Barry Wolf

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MATTHEW HARRISON GENSER

Son of Joanna & Ira Genser

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STEVEN AARON LIBERMAN

Son of Julie & Eric Liberman

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SETH SHAPIRO Son of Cyndi Sterne

& Steve Shapiro

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SLOANE VANOYAN WAGREICH

Daughter of Mimi Vanoyan & Jon Wagreich

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IRWIN (I.J.) LOWENSTEIN

Son of Jennifer & Stanley Lowenstein

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ERIC FREDERICK SHINDELL

Son of Steven Shindell & Margy Kulman

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Torah & Haftarah

Leadership&Contacts

ClergyRabbi Peter S. BergRabbi Loren Filson LapidusRabbi David SpinradCantor Deborah L. HartmanRabbi Steven H. Rau, RJE Director of Lifelong LearningRabbi Lydia Medwin Director of Congregational Engagement and OutreachRabbi Alvin M. Sugarman, Ph.D. Emeritus

Officers of the BoardJon Amsler PresidentLauren Grien Executive PresidentKent Alexander Vice PresidentHank Kimmel Vice PresidentMartin Maslia SecretaryLouis Lettes TreasurerMichael Coles & Janet Lavine Executive Committee Appointees

LeadershipMark R. Jacobson Executive DirectorAnnetta Kornblum Weinberg Early Learning Center Interim Director

StaffAllyson Adams Communications and Marketing CoordinatorMelinda Brackin Accounting ManagerPete Clark Maintenance TeamJackee Curiton WELC Office ManagerTena Drew Membership CoordinatorLonnie Fitzgerald Maintenance TeamElizabeth C. Foster Family & Teen EducatorKara E. Hoffman Education CoordinatorSummer Jacobs Engagement AssociateLaurie Simon Engagement Associate for Special EventsHeather McKerley Accounting Assistant & Facilities Maintenance CoordinatorDianne Ratowsky Administrative Assistant to Rabbi Peter S. BergJoya Schmidt Engagement Administrative Assistant & Tour CoordinatorSgt. Eddie Smith Head of SecurityMarjorie Vaughn TBRS Administrative Assistant Cherie Winsett Administrative Assistant to ClergyRita Zadoff Donation & Event Coordinator

February 6 Mishpatim Exodus 21:1-24:18 Jeremiah 34:8-22, 33:25-26

February 13 Terumah Exodus 25:1-27:19 I Kings 5:26-6:13

February 20 Tetzaveh Exodus 27:20-30:10 Ezekial 43:10-27

February 27 Ki Tissa Exodus 30:11-34:35 I Kings 18:1-39

Postal Mail: The Temple 1589 Peachtree Street NE Atlanta, GA 30309Telephone: 404.873.1731Fax: 404.873.5529Email: office@the-temple.orgWeb: the-temple.org

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TomorrowDream forTHE TEMPLE’S ENDOWMENT CAMPAIGN:

Investing for 2017 and Beyond

For more information on the endowment campaign, please visit the-temple.org/dream or contact Mark Jacobson, Executive Director at 404-873-1731.

Thanks to you, this Endowment Campaign will help establish financial stability for future generations. Creating a strong endowment is the most important thing we can be doing for the future of our beloved Temple.– Rabbi Peter S. Berg

2016-17OPEN HOUSETuesday, February 13• 10am Wednesday, March 30 • 10:00 AM

Join us for an Open House to learn about our exceptional early childhood pro-grams for children through 5 years of age. We offer both half-day and full-day program options. Kindly RSVP to the WELC office at 404-872-8668 or contact us at welc@the-temple.org.

The Priority Application Periods for the 2016-17 school year are:• December 14, 2015 – January 15, 2016 for Returning WELC Students• January 25 – February 19, 2016 for Temple Members (child’s parent or

guardian is a Temple Member)• February 22-26, 2016 for Additional Priority Applicants*• February 29, 2016 the Open Enrollment Period begins

* Additional Priority Applicants include: Associate Members of The Temple; Families who are part of The Temple’s Provisional Membership Initiative; Siblings of returning WELC students who are not Temple Members; Siblings of previous WELC students who are not Temple Members; and Grandchildren of Temple Members.

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Gather at The WellFriday, February 5 • Socializing 8 PM • Service 8:30 PMFirst Fridays is now The Well, a more evocative and accurate name for our Young Professional’s monthly, late Shabbat service. In the Jewish tradition, the well is a nexus for community, for physical, spiritual, and emotional nourishment, and for sacred encounters with the divine. The Well best describes what Rabbi David Spin-rad and musicians Sammy Rosenbaum and Eli Sperling have endeavored to create: an evening of soulful spirituality, fun socializing, and services that feel inclusive for people of all levels of familiarity and comfort with Judaism. To RSVP, email our Engagement Associate Summer Jacobs: sjacobs@the-temple.org and for questions for more information email Rabbi Spinrad: dspinrad@the-temple.org.

The Temple Book ClubTuesday, February 9 • 7:30 PMWe will be reading selections from Dennis Ross’s Doomed to Succeed led by Harry Keyserling. As you know, Dennis Ross recently spoke at The Temple regarding his book and the history of US-Israel relations and we will continue this discussion.

Library NewsHow to donate books to the library: We often receive welcome donations to the library from our Temple family. When you have a donation, bring the book or books to the library and leave them on the shelf of the office window. If your donation is too large to leave on the ledge, leave them under the window. We will go through the donated books to see if we already have them, and we will also assess them to see if they are a good fit for our library. If not, or if we already have them, we will at that point add them to our give-away cart. Thanks for thinking of us when you have books to donate!

Hot Topics in Women’s Health: Familial Breast and Ovarian Cancer Brought to you by Sandwich Salon and the WELC Tuesday, February 2, 2016 • 11:45 AM–1:15 PMThe Sandwich Salon and the Weinberg Early Learning Center, along with the Friends of Winship, team up for the first time to learn about one of the most important topics of our day—women’s health and cancer. There are few of us untouched by this critical issue, and it’s our obligation to learn about the risks and treatments available to us. Join us as we hear from a panel of specialists in the field, moderated by our very own WELC parent, Dr. Jane Meisel, an Assistant Professor in the Depart-ment of Hematology and Medical Oncology at Emory Univer-sity School of Medicine. There is no better place to do yourself this favor than with your Temple family, the group of women who will be here to support and love you, no matter what.

Box Lunch Sponsored by the Friends of Winship Cancer Institute. Babysitting available upon request. RSVP to Joya Schmidt at jschmidt@the-temple.org.

Daytime Discussion GroupThursday, February 18 • 10:00 AM (before Lunch and Learn)We’ll watch the film Shalom Y’all, with a running time of 59 minutes and starring Andrew Young, Kinky Friedman, and others. Traveling in a vintage Cadillac, filmmaker Brian Bain, a third generation Jew from New Orleans, sets out on a 4200-mile road trip though the American South. Making his way through Delta flatlands, small towns in Mississippi, suburban subdivisions, Texas ranches, and sprawling Sunbelt metropolises, he uncovers the unique and diverse history of Southern Jews.

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YoFI ShabbatFriday, February 26 • 6:00 PMYoFI Shabbat is a worship experience for young readers. Services are led by a rabbi and song leader and are followed by a dinner catered by Willy’s. February’s YoFI is hosted by the TBRS Kindergarteners.

To register for dinner, please visit www.the-temple.org by February 23:• Members: Ages 10 years and up $12, 2-9 years $10, under 2 are free• Guests: Ages 10 years and up $15, 2-9 years $12, under 2 are free

Questions? Contact Kara Hoffman at khoffman@the-temple.org

INFANT-TODDLER PROGRAMS AT THE TEMPLE:

Stay Warm with Mini Shabbat Morning Saturday, February 13 • 9:30 AMLooking for a fun indoor activity? Join us for Mini Shabbat Morning! Infants through preschoolers and their families are invited to join us on the second Saturday of every month at 9:30 AM in the Covenant Chapel for music and a story with our puppets. We’ll then have a bagel snack and time on the WELC’s two indoor playgrounds. Please come dressed casually. There is no fee or RSVP required. Questions? Please contact either Rabbi Loren Filson Lapidus at llapidus@the-temple.org or Rabbi Lydia Medwin at lmedwin@the-temple.org.

The Breman Religious School & Youth Calendar

5 8th-12th Grade Hawks Game | 5:00 PM

6 4th Grade Shul-in | 6:00 PM Confirmation Shul-in | 6:30 PM

7 Religious School | 9:30 AM Sheer Kef Rehearsal | 12:15 PM Madrichim Meeting | 12:15 PM

14 No Religious School

15-17 No Midweek Hebrew

20 Shabbat Shalom Temple | 6:00 PM

21 Religious School 1st Grade Family Social | 11:00 AM Sheer Kef Rehearsal | 12:15 PM Mini-MAFTY (6th & 7th Grade) Event | 12:15 PM The 45 Club (4th & 5th Grade Youth Group) | 12:15 PM

26 YoFI Service and Dinner | 6:00 PM

28 Religious School | 9:30 AM 6th Grade Family Tile Project | 9:30 AM Sheer Kef Rehearsal | 12:15 PM Tzadikim Meeting | 12:15 PM

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Engage @ The TempleUpcoming Events for Interfaith Couples & Families: SHABBAT POTLUCK DINNERS FOR INTERFAITH COUPLES AND FAMILIESFriday, February 26 • Located in homes around the cityJoin us at one of several Shabbat potluck dinners across the city, bringing together groups of interfaith couples and families in similar “age and stages.” We’ll have dinners that are kid or teen friendly, empty-nester friendly, singles friendly, and, as possible, located around neighborhoods. The first step is to RSVP to Cherie Winsett at cwinsett@the-temple.org. If you have questions or are interested in hosting, please contact Rabbi Loren Filson Lapidus (llapidus@the-temple.org) or Martin Maslia (mmaslia@comcast.net)

HOW-TO “POUR-IM”: A PRE-PARTY FOR A FUN HOLIDAYTuesday, March 1 • 7:00 PMAfter learning the basics of this fun holiday, we’ll have a mixology lesson (cocktails and mocktails) with a mixologist from The General Muir. There is no cost, but RSVPs are required by Friday, February 26. To RSVP, please email Cherie Winsett (cwinsett@the-temple.org)

BEINEINU: THE T WO OF USA Retreat for Young Married CouplesFriday, April 15-Saturday, April 16 • Lanier Islands ResortThis retreat will offer two tracks for our “young married” members: one is for cou-ples who have been married within the last three years and do not have children, and one is for couples married in the last five to six years (attending without chil-dren). Subsidies are available for interfaith couples. For more information about the program and registration, please contact Rabbi Loren Filson Lapidus (llapidus@the-temple.org) or Rabbi Lydia Medwin (lmedwin@the-temple.org).

Post B’nei Mitzvah Parents Sunday, February 21 • 9:30 AMCyber Dangers: Keeping Kids Safe in 2016 — *Parents OnlyThe Internet represents a relatively new challenge to parents of teenagers. Inter-net access can give teens an academic edge, help them explore their interests, and stay connected with friends and family. While it can be a wonderful tool for communicating and information gathering, it also contains many dangers. Some topics covered will be recognizing those dangers, teaching appropriate use of technology, empowerment of appropriate decision making, modeling behav-iors, and on-going ways to keep staying involved with you teen in that sphere. Bagel breakfast provided.

Our presenter, Ben Halpert, is no stranger to the dangers of the Internet and the anonymity it provides for those who mean harm to children. Ben spends his days as an information security practitioner for a Fortune 500 company and his nights as a champion for children in cyberspace. Seeing a void in online safety for children before they begin K-12, Ben created Savvy Cyber Kids in 2007. The organization teaches kids safety before they go online.

To RSVP, please contact Mark and Amy Adelman at adelmanm@bellsouth.net. For further questions, please contact Summer Jacobs of the Engagement Department at sjacobs@the-temple.org.

This program is for parents with teens who are in the year of their B’nei Mitz-vah through 12th grade by our Post B’nei Mitzvah Age & Stage Roshim—Scott Edlein, and Mark and Amy Adelman.

Support The Temple When You Shop at Kroger Enroll your Kroger Plus card in the Kroger Community Rewards Program. Enroll-ment is easy and does not impact your savings. Visit www.kroger.com to sign in to your account and enroll using our NPO number: 75313.

You must go through the online enrollment process. Have your Kroger Plus card handy. Once you have created an account, scroll down to the bottom of the page to the Community Rewards section. Put your infor-mation in and the search for the NPO number. The name you will see will be listed as “The Temple: THE HEBREW BENEVOLENT CONGREGATION”.

Every time you shop for groceries and swipes you card, The Temple automatically starts earning a rebate. You must swipe your registered Kroger Plus card or use the phone number that is related to the registered Kroger Plus card when shopping for each purchase to count.

To verify you are enrolled correctly, you will see The Temple’s name on the right side of your information page when applying the NPO number. Enrollment takes up to 7 days to start earning money towards The Temple community rewards.

Zaban Couples Center The Many Faces of HomelessnessIf you haven’t spent time at the Zaban Couples Center, think about doing so in 2016. The Center is dedicated to helping homeless couples transition to indepen-dent living. As such, it provides a variety of social services and life skills training to help couples who may have lost their jobs, had substance abuse issues or have mental health issues get back on their feet.

All Temple members are encouraged to engage. Young families can help out by providing bagged lunches for residents to take with them as they go to work or look for jobs during the day. Others can help by providing resume writing lessons, seminars on how to look for a job, classes on financial planning and other skills essential for inde-pendent living. Bar/bat mitzvah students looking for a project can reach out to the Center and speak with Karyn Woods at karyn.woods@zabancouplescenter.org.

Those interested in the lunch program should reach out directly to Sara Franco at rfrancobikes@aol.com.

THE TEMPLE IS TRAVELING AGAIN TO ISRAEL IN JUNE 2017Please join us for one of the informational meetings on Sunday, February 28. We will be sharing pricing, itineraries and security information at these meetings. All parents and families are welcome to learn more about this once-in-a-lifetime experience.

THE TEMPLE TEEN TRIP PARENT INFORMATIONAL MEETING – JUNE 4-18, 2017(for parents of rising juniors and seniors 2017)Informational Meeting Sunday, February 28, 11am-noonSchwartz-Goldstein Hall C

THE TEMPLE FAMILY TRIP – JUNE 13-25, 2017(children 12 or 13 years old by June 2017 may participate in the b’nei mitzvah service)Informational MeetingSunday, February 28, 12:15-1:30pmSchwartz-Goldstein Hall C

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Engage @ The Temple

A Day for Dementia Caregivers

Sunday, March 6 • 9:00 AM – 3:00 PMJoin Rabbi David Spinrad and Moira Keller,

LCSW, with Sixty Plus Services, for this comprehensive workshop where you will learn about dementia, the community resources that

you’ll need, and how to take care of yourself.

Space is limited. Advanced registration is required:

$25 includes continental breakfast, lunch and educational materials. RSVP:

Joya Schmidt at jschmidt@the-temple.org.

Purim 2016Saturday, March 19

6:00 PM Happy Hour7:00 PM Adult Only Spiel

An evening not to be missed! See your Temple Clergy & Staff tell the story of Purim... with a twist.

Come prepared to laugh and maybe even learn a little

about the holiday.

New Temple Connect Groups LAUNCHING NOW!Most of our current Temple Connect groups are filled to capacity, so we are excited to be introducing a new cluster of Temple Connect Groups! See the list of the groups below, and let us know which one you’d like to join by emailing the group leader. For more information, check our website (www.the-temple.org/getconnected/templeconnect) or feel free to email Rabbi Lydia Medwin at lmedwin@the-temple.org.

MIDTOWN ASSISTANCE CENTER Mitch Wirth (mitchell.wirth@yahoo.com)If you have ever volunteered with MAC or donated money or food, you know what an amazing organization this is. We provide direct service to those in need within our section of the Peachtree corridor. We know that there are others out there who care about MAC – and we want to get together to see what else we can do to benefit this wonderful place. Join us for monthly meetings to figure how to take The Temple’s commitment to service to the next level.

AGING PARENTS Loren Solomon (loren@advertisingforgood.com)Find the resources for which you’ve been searching in order to make informed decisions regarding your aging parents, and discover along the way the people that will be making the journey along-side you. Due to demand, we are opening a new group – sign up quickly as spots will fill.

MOMS AND TOTS YOGA Judy Berk (kronickj@aol.com)Yoga is good for people of all ages, even our preschool aged kids. Join us one Sunday a month to do yoga with your child – gain a sense of peace and connection with your little one and meet some new friends. Everyone wins!

DADS AND DONUTS Colby Schwartz (colby.schwartz@gmail.com)It’s a three-way win. You bring your kids to the playground on Sunday morning, rotate who brings the donuts and coffee, watch your kids go bananas together, get to hang out with fellow WELC dads, AND give your spouse a couple of kid-free hours. I mean, can you beat this?

MITZVAH KIDS Denise Lippert (Lippert.denise@gmail.com)Are you looking for ways to do mitzvoth but feel like your kids are too young? This is your group! We will meet and find ways for even the youngest kids in our families to contribute and learn about doing good in the world at the same time!

ENGINEERS AND SCIENTISTS TALK RELIGION Justin Steinfeld (Steinfeld.justin1@gmail.com)A group meant for the engineers and scientists in our community. Where and how do science and religion intersect? How do we, as inquirers of the physical world, handle the world of the meta-physical when we come to Temple? How we do engage in our tradition while still maintaining our intellectual rigor and honesty? Join us as we navigate this monthly conversation to find ways to be more authentic scientists and Jews.

TEMPLE MEMBERS FROM RUSSIA AND EASTERN EUROPESonata Woodard (sonataspk5@gmail.com)Are you from anywhere in the Former Soviet Union? Would you like to meet up with other Temple members who are too? Join us as we share our stories and get to know each other in the present, perhaps over a little taste of something from our pasts.

Temple on the Road at The Renaissance on PeachtreeThe Rebirth of Jewish Communities in the Former Soviet Union with Rabbi Lydia MedwinFebruary 12, 2016 • 8:00-9:00 PM3755 Peachtree Rd, Atlanta, GA 30319

After over 70 years of Communism, religious oppression and persecution, Jewish communities in the Former Soviet Union (FSU) have once again become vibrant. From Russia and Ukraine, to Belarus and the Baltic states, there are currently over 60 Reform Jewish congregations and six native-born rabbis, along with a full-time academic program to locate and train local paraprofessional community workers. In short, there’s been a blossoming of Reform Jewish life in this region. Join us to find out more about this inspirational and hopeful phenomenon. It’ll be a great way to enjoy a Shabbat evening.

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Domestic Minor Sex Trafficking Lobby Day 2016Thursday, February 11 • 9:00 AMJoin hosts Georgia Cares and Street Grace near the Capitol at The Historic Freight Depot (65 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive) in the continuing fight to end Domestic Minor Sex Trafficking (DMST). Our voices make difference: in 2015, Safe Harbor legislation had only a 30% chance of succeeding, but because of our voices it passed by an overwhelming majority. This year’s Lobby Day will focus on building community involvement and voter ratification of SR 7 (Safe Harbor) in the November election, a ratification that will enable Georgia to provide services and support to child victims of sex trafficking and further the principle that these children are not criminals. The event is free with a small charge for lunch. To register either visit http://www.gacares.org/2016-dmst-lobby-day.html or call (404) 602-0068. If you are attend-ing, please contact Rabbi Spinrad at: dspinrad@the-temple.org and look for participants from The Temple just inside the entrance of the Depot. See you there!

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Contributions of SupportRabbis’ Discretionary FundsIn Memory of:Colonel Gene Asher, USMC (Ret)David R. Bockel,

Major General, UISA (Ret)

Mr. & Mrs. Sam AxelrodBarbara & Jerry Greenbaum

Lee A. BrodyHelen B. Rieser

Samuel E. BrodyHelen B. Rieser

Beloved son, Brian CohenJoy & Roy Cohen

Jody FineBarbara & Alan Smith

My dear mother, Tillie Rogan FisherGail Rones

Annette Patoss HaasJoe & Emilie Haas

Dr. Irvin HocksteinMichal & Jack HillmanRachel MillerShirley Wender

Irving HoffmanLynne & Tom Keating

Betty JacobsonSandra & Burt EpsteinJoe & Emilie Haas

Joyce JacobsonElaine Levin

Henry B, KarpBetty Karp

Dorothy KatzTim & Adrienne Boyer

Pauline (Pesh) KoenigElaine & Ron Koenig

Lnor LevineJoel Levine

Colonel Seymour Liebman, USA Army (Ret)David R. Bockel

(Major General, UISA (Ret)

Anita Morris (sister of Harry Maziar)Gary & Sandra Silver

Jean S. NeeseLon Neese, Jr.

Alan Steven RiceLenore Rice

Mendel RommThe Romm Family

Vera RosenPeter & Phyllis RosenBenno A. RothschildBabette M. RothschildMarcia RothschildBarbara & Elliott LevitasDear Mother, Rose SeltzerNaomi PopkinBeloved Mother, Margaret Ann ShulmanDenise Stein & family

Memory of Marsha Rothchild- Torah FundIn Memory Of:Marsha RothschildDiane & Walter Orenstein

In Honor of: Naming of our daughter, RachelKyle GeorgeRabbi Peter S. BergCarole & Irving KaySpeedy Recovery of Dori FrombergGary & Sandra SilverBirthday of Sid KirschnerJackie & Dave WolfJill Slavin’s 75th BirthdayFaye MaloneyRabbi Alvin M. SugarmanJoan GoldmanWedding of our daughter, Allison White to Darrell HolmesKaren & Tom White

Donations:David & Heidi GellerDahlila Hampton

Cantor’s Discretionary FundIn Memory of:Jean JohnstonCynthia & Howard SteinbergGene AsherMarice KatzCarolyn HollandJoan GoldmanKurt HollandJoan GoldmanBetty Geismer HaasJoan Goldman

Joseph HaasJoan Goldman

Sylvia G. & M. William BremanJoan Goldman

Beryl WeinerJoan Goldman

Paul RaymonJoan Goldman

Harold AbramsJoan Goldman

Sonia KunianskyJoan Goldman

Barbara BalisJoan Goldman

George GoldmanJoan Goldman

Sig GuthmanJoan Goldman

Bonnie PikeJoan Goldman

Owen HalpernJoan Goldman

Marcia RothschildJoan Goldman

Jenny Isenberg LeffJoan Goldman

In Honor of:Refuah Shlema for Aaron HartmanTracy & Rick Rosenthal

Ronnie van GelderJoan Goldman

Birthday of Benjamin FaberJoan Goldman

Birthday of Clara BridgesJoan Goldman

Donation:Dahlila Hampton

Adult Education FundIn Memory of:Eileen LangeStacy Lange

Donation:Dahlila Hampton

In Honor of:Birthdays of Carole & Irv KayRay Ann Kremer

& George Shapiro

Barbara W. & Bertram L. Levy Family Garden FundIn Memory of:Betty Ann JacobsonIna & Harold Enoch

Community ServicesIn Memory of:Diane Guzy GupNancy & John HirschBetty Ann JacobsonLinda Diamond

In Honor of:Bill Needle’s recent AwardIlene Engel & Bob ArotskyAppreciation of The TempleNancy & John Hirsch

Dr. Melvin & Barbara Abend’s 50th Wedding Anniversary FundIn Memory of:Dr. Melvin AbendBarbara Abend, Sydney &

Norman Abend J. Louis KlineBarbara AbendPearl KlineBarbara Abend

Esther Bleich Scholarship FundIn Honor of:Complete recovery of Carole KayDianne RatowskyComplete recovery of Selwyn BegnerDianne RatowskyJill ThorntonDianne RatowskyJoan BrownDianne Ratowsky

Holland Youth Library FundIn Memory of:Debbie Roos HoppenfeldDavid Roos

Jackie & Tony Montag 50th Anniversary FundIn Memory of:Jane Myers MontagJackie & Tony Montag

Judith L. Kirschner FundIn Honor of:Birthday of Sidney KirschnerBarbara AbendAnne Schwartz

Lenore E. Gold Memorial FundIn Memory of:Betty Ann JacobsonBarbara & Burton GoldLauren & Jim Grien

Bonnie PikeBarbara & Burton GoldLauren & Jim Grien

Elizabeth SternBarbara & Burton Gold

Dr. Irvin HocksteinBarbara & Burton Gold

Arthur TeitelbaumBarbara & Burton Gold

Judy SmithLauren & Jim Grien

Susan SaltzLauren & Jim Grien

Marvin Jack WissLauren & Jim Grien

Liz SternLauren & Jim Grien

Scott PastorLauren & Jim Grien

Liese & Frank Kaufmann Memorial FundIn Memory of:Liese & Frank KaufmannRita Loventhal

Lowenstein Youth Scholarship FundIn Honor of:Mr. & Mrs. Jack DampfJoel & Irwin Lowenstein

Mr. & Mrs. Robert DampfJoel & Irwin Lowenstein

Dr. & Mrs. Barry MangelJoel & Irwin Lowenstein

Mr. & Mrs. Daniel WildsteinJoel & Irwin Lowenstein

Mr. Leslie AbersonJoel & Irwin Lowenstein

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MAC FundDonation: Sydney Simons

Mazon FundIn Memory of:Loretta SilvermintzHoward Silvermintz

Pike Family Organ FundIn Memory of:Bonnie PikePatty & Steve NoggRobert H. SlutzkyDavid SloanMarilyn & Mickey SteinbergLynne Nogg WeinbergerLaurie & Andrew BrockJane Nogg FruchtmanJennie & Macy MoretBernice & Sidney BreibartRobert DavisLinda & Steve SeligCathy & Steve KuranoffDr. Sheldon B. CohenMr. & Mrs. William M. RichGregory J. DigelLeona YoungCarole AdelsteinEmily KisberLevi WisslerDianne Ratowsky

Prayerbook (New High Holy Day Prayer Book) & Worship Enrichment FundIn Memory of:Esther & Elias RauAnnette & Jack RauMargaret Ann ShulmanDenise SteinStanford ShulmanDenise SteinLala GreeneCarol Haber

In Honor of:B’nei Mitzvah of twin grandsons, Alex & Aaron Vedlitz

Wendy Ludwig

Donation:Donna & Paul Kelman

Senior Transportation FundIn Memory of:Arnold TiederJudi Tieder Grindle

Sonya’s Playground FundIn Honor of:90th Birthday of Matiel LefflerJoyce & Jay Schwartz

Temple Breman Religious School FundIn Memory of:Sylvia G. & M. William BremanCarol & Robert Nemo

Temple Endowment FundIn Memory of:Sy MarcusBernie & Billi MarcusBetty Ann JacobsonBarbara & Mark MurovitzAbner Bernard LevinRichard S. LawrenceLois Deitch KimmelBarbara & Hank KimmelMolly BlankArthur Blank & FamilyLillian Katz RosenthalAnn & Dan RosenthalEsther Rosenthal FeinAnn & Dan RosenthalNorma ShearMichele & Glenn ShearNaomi WalkerThe Temple Board of TrusteesStanley RosenbergThe Temple Board of TrusteesSuzanne WeensThe Temple Board of Trustees

Gene AsherThe Temple Board of TrusteesBert LewynThe Temple Board of TrusteesAleon DeitchBarbara & Hank Kimmel

In Honor of:Vera EllmanMyrna KlingerBirthday of Paula KroneBarbara & Hank KimmelBirthday of Benjamin FaberBarbara & Hank KimmelRabbi Peter BergJanet Lavine & Rick Williams90th Birthday of Jean BaumgartenSusan Scheer

Donations:Alan FriedmanTwyla Rouse

Temple Library FundIn Memory of:Gene AsherLeona & Philip YoungCarolyn Esther LevySarah Levy

In Honor of:First Birthday of Paige Leah WexlerJack WexlerBar Mitzvah of Benjamin MontagJackie & Jay Berkelhamer

Weinberg Early Learning Center FundIn Memory of:Scott PastorJill Hill

Zaban Couples CenterIn memory of:Julian AsherJo Ann RubinNatalie F. “June” AsherJeffrey & Amy AsherJoAnn RubinLewis CenkerBruce, Amy & Cody Wilson

Wright DunwoodyCathy StoneLala GreeneMike & Sue TancillDr. Irvin HocksteinNeil & Susan GordonBetty JacobsonRobert & Amy ArogetiNeil & Susan GordonStephen & Sharon PaskoffAlbert KatzMarjorie HollandMeyer KelmachterMark & Jan KelmachterJoseph KornmanJacob Kornman &

Sandra LinverBenjamin MillerShel & Irene MillerDoris MillerBarry MillerSidnie Elizabeth MillerRolf & Phyllis HahnRuth PaskoffStephen & Sharon PaskoffGeorge PalevskyLarry & Ruth MenterStanley RosenbergLeo Tucker & Rachel SpasserJulie SolomonCathy StoneJackie NixJonathan Stone

In honor of:80th Birthday of Bob ArkoLarry & Marilyn GrossSpeedy recovery of Butch FrankMarjorie HollandSpecial birthday of Betty GarrettJoy GlaserBetty GoldsteinMarjorie HollandBirthday of Sid KirschnerDavid & Betsy BakerDorothy Forrest LeefJosh & Marilyn ShubinWedding of Arlene Lester & Sheldon PresserPolly Marchbanks

Birthday of Cecile PragerBud & Bea FeimanBillie GuthmanJohn & Nancy HirschMarjorie HollandHelene ZusmanGeorge & Helen Steinheimer & FamilyHerbert, Henrietta &

Rhonda VictorBirthday of Sue TancillBud & Bea FeimanBillie GuthmanJohn & Nancy HirschMarjorie HollandSpeedy recovery of Dave WolfMarjorie Holland

Donations:AnonymousKent & Diane AndersonBob Arotsky & Ilene EngelThalia & Michael C. Carlos

Foundation, IncJay & Ann DavisJeffrey Donnell & Susan

LiebeskindBud & Bea FeimanRobert & Sara FrancoHammond Family

FoundationEllen ItaliaanderHoward KaplanAllison KoenigBert & Diane LightAllen & Vicki FilsteinNancy GellerRobert GersonAndrew GhertnerLisa KeplerGreg & Lanie KirschMarshall Lichtenstein &

Vicki PrevatteStephen & Shari NamanAdam & Rachel PrintzDavid ProppMarlene PucaLara SchusterDan & Rebecca ShortSydney SimonsCarolyn WasserDeanne Whitlock

We appreciate all donations & suggest a minimum of $10.00 per acknowledgement. Donations can be earmarked to one of our various donations funds. For more information on the various funds and their

purpose in funding The Temple’s legacy and operations, please contact Rita Zadoff at 404-873-1731. You can make donations in person, over the phone, or via our website at THE-TEMPLE.ORG

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Engage @ The Temple92Y: Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader GinsburgSunday, February 28 • 2:00 PMRuth Bader Ginsburg was nominated by President Clinton as Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court in June 1993, and took the oath of office in August 1993. Prior to her appointment, she served on the bench of the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit. She was a Professor of Law at Columbia University, and earlier served on the law faculty at Rutgers. In 1971, she was instrumental in launching the Women’s Right’s Project of the American Civil Liberties Union. Throughout the 70’s, she litigated a series of cases solidifying a constitutional principle against gender-based discrimination. Ginsburg has written widely in the areas of civil procedure, conflict of laws, constitution law, and comparative law. Hear her discuss this and more as she is interviewed by Nina Totenberg.

Panel Discussion afterwards. To reserve your spot, please contact Joya Schmidt at jschmidt@the-temple.org or 404-873-1731.

Caring at The TempleOur Caring at The Temple program reaches out to fellow congregants during times of hardship or pastoral need, providing homemade chicken soup and challah to members who are bereaved, ill, recently discharged from the hospital, or are celebrating the arrival of a new child. We have delivered more than 500 soups, and nearly every step of the program—from soup preparation, to delivery (within your zip code), to letting us know about fellow congregants in need—is led by members of our congregation.

Thank you to our Caring at The Temple volunteers who delivered soup this month: Sandy Cox, Duane Cox, Rachel Lichtiger, Sue Lubin, Judy Maziar, Valerie Needle, Debbie Shelton.

To be a part of this program and to fulfill the mitzvah of bikkur cholim (visiting the sick) or to let us know who needs soup, please contact Rabbi David Spinrad at dspinrad@the-temple.org or 404-873-1731.

“FITTING IN”A SHORT HISTORY OF JEWISH FILM IN AMERICAA 6-week media series beginning Wednesday, February 24 at 10am

The course discusses excerpts from a half dozen important American feature films produced between 1927 and 2005. Each reflects, in a major way, not only the history of Jewish films but the changing Jewish experience in America. Gen-erally speaking the history of Jewish film in America can be seen as a gradually process of how Jews have tried to “fit in” and adapt to the challenges of life here over the past century. We begin with “The Jazz Singer” starring Al Jolson, which is generally credited with creating the modern era of “talkies,” in Hollywood.

Program Dates: 2/24, 3/2, 3/9, 3/16, 3/23, 3/30Time: 10:00–11:30AMPlace: The Temple in Schwartz Goldstein HallCost: $49.00 for all 6 weeksReserve Your Spot: Contact Joya Schmidt at jschmidt@the-temple.org or 404-873-1731 by February 20.

Co-sponsored by:

THE TEMPLE AND THE BROCKEY-ROTHSCHILD MEMORIAL INSTITUTE PRESENT:

February 5-6 • Scholar-in-Residence: Rabbi Daniel Freelander, President of the World Union for Progressive Judaism

We are honored to welcome Rabbi Daniel Freelander, President of the World Union for Progressive Judaism. Rabbi Freelander leads this coordinating body of over 1.8 million Reform and Progressive Jews worldwide, representing almost 1,000 congregations and seven regional bodies.

He will help us understand trends such as the rise in anti-Semitism in France and the reinvigoration of Jewish life in eastern Europe and Russia. He will bring the breadth and depth of his wisdom, his world-renowned music, and his compassionate presence to The Temple for an unforgettable experience.

SCHEDULE:Friday, February 55:00 PM Snacks & Socializing6:00 PM Erev Shabbat Service with Rabbi Daniel

Freelander—Global Reform Judaism: Challenges and Opportunities

Saturday, February 69:00 AM Torah Study with Rabbi Daniel Freelander—

Mishpatim: Judaism Between the Peak Moments10:30 AM Shabbat Morning Chapel Service with Rabbi Daniel

Freelander—Unpacking Anti-Semitism in 21st Century Europe

12:00 PM Kiddush lunch in honor of Rabbi Freelander4:00 PM Small Groups Gathering and Havdallah with Rabbi

Daniel Freelander (by invitation only)

FOR MORE INFORMATION: Please contact, Joya Schmidt at 404-873-1731 or jschmidt@the-temple.org, or visit the-temple.org/scholar.

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Rabbi Daniel FreelanderPresident of the World Union for Progressive Judaism

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