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March 2015 • Volume 29 • Issue 3 A Reform Congregation Embracing Our Jewish Tradition
News & Happenings from Temple Beth Tikvah
Saturday, March 14th
Return of the Judy Cole Quartet with
Special Musical Guest, Cantor Nancy Kassel
7:30 PM / Havdalah at 8 PM followed by music and dancing!
$18 per person (includes beer, wine, specialty cosmo, snacks & desserts)
Click here to RSVP
“Brought to you by your Membership Committee”
Volunteer
Recognition
Shabbat
Friday, March 20th - 8 PM
TBT will honor and thank
our volunteers for the amazing
job that they do in, around and
for our synagogue.
If you are a volunteer in any area,
please join us for a
special service and oneg.
Click on the heart to RSVP
We invite you to join Cantor Nancy Kassel
for the re-telling of the Exodus from Egyptian slavery
Saturday, April 4th at 6 PM (see page 11 for more info & to rsvp)
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News & Happenings from Temple Beth Tikvah
REFLECTIONS - PART ONE
It seems more official now, doesn’t it?
I have announced my move to Congregation Har
HaShem in Boulder, Colorado. This community
has taken its next step toward continuing its
journey with Rabbi Alexandria Shuval-Weiner. I am excited
about the prospects for TBT’s future under her guidance and
direction and look forward to hearing wonderful things about
the continued growth of this congregation.
These changes, however, have put me into a reflective place.
What have I brought? What I have gained? Where did I make a
difference? Where did I miss the mark?
As I look to the Torah, I see that the Israelites were about to
enter into the land when Moses communicates that there will be
prophets who follow him: “The Eternal your God will raise up
for you a prophet among your own people, like myself; him
shall you heed….” (Deuteronomy 18.15) I am struck by the
fact that Moses acknowledges this even while he is still serving
as the prophet. There is a hint here for those of us who are
tasked to be leaders. Everyone needs to pass the torch.
The great Biblical scholar, Rabbi Harold Kushner, teaches:
In the Bible, a prophet is not someone who tells the
future, stealing knowledge from God and sharing it
with the people. A prophet is someone who tells the
truth. The prophet does not tell us what we want to
know but rather tells us what God wants us to know,
reminding us of our covenantal obligations.
By no means do I think that I am a Moses or a prophet.
Nevertheless, Jewish leaders step forward to do what we can as
God’s partners. I have tried to model this faith by responding to
the needs of our more vulnerable populations, whether it was
those who live with addictions, our youth who seek inspiration,
our seniors who desire companionship and purpose, and you…
who want to be known and heard.
I have tried to model this by forging partnerships with other
organizations, whether it is our Jewish Federation, Jewish
Family & Career Services, North Fulton Community Charities,
or our local Jewish camps. We can’t only strive to keep our
lights on. We need to spread our light to the larger Jewish and
general community. Through these partnerships, we provide the
connections that people yearn for.
I have also tried to share our mission. I am not writing about
Beth Tikvah’s mission statement. I am responding to the Jewish
Mission, a term that was used much more frequently in
previous generations of Reform Jews. The Jewish Mission is to
be a light unto the nations, to simultaneously advance faith and
Torah right alongside the values of justice and democracy. I
have always seen the confluence of Reform Judaism, justice,
democracy, and care for the most vulnerable as essential truths
of our understanding of Jewish tradition. These are the core
reasons for bringing our Confirmation students to the Religious
Action Center, why SOJOURN: Southern Jewish Resource
Network for Gender and Sexual Diversity comes to teach our
7th graders about tolerance and inclusion, and why I have
advocated so strongly to be a host congregation for Family
Promise.
All of these things relate to living a life guided by Torah. One
of my greatest personal joys is teaching and learning. I am still
a learner myself! I can’t hear God’s voice if I stop exploring
new ideas, if I don’t challenge the truths that I hold dear, and if
I don’t try to answer that call through all the static that my busy
life produces.
I share all of this in some ways to thank you for giving me the
clarity of who I am as a rabbi. I appreciate the blessings that
have been given to me – the opportunities to nurture Jewish
lives, as well as to journey with you during your moments on
peaks and in valleys. With all of that said, I do hope that I have
been able to leave a meaningful legacy here. I hope that my
presence and gifts built upon those of Rabbi Tam’s. And I hope
that I was able to make the foundation here at Beth Tikvah a
little stronger so that Rabbi Shuval-Weiner can bring you to
your next stage of growth.
Rabbi Fred Greene
The Introduction to the Talmud that You’ve Been Waiting For!
Bring a dairy lunch and join Rabbi Greene for a lively monthly class and discussion which will consist of an introduction to the
Talmud - its stories, its themes, the sages, and see how its teachings build upon the foundation of the Torah.
The class will meet from 11:45 am to 1 pm on Fridays, March 13 and April 17
All are welcome. Dates are subject to change. Please check the TBT calendar to confirm.
RSVPs are appreciated for each session.
RSVP to [email protected]
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News & Happenings from Temple Beth Tikvah
NOTES FROM CANTOR KASSEL
MARCH MADNESS – OF THE ‘CANTORIAL’ KIND!
March 4: BLUES BROTHERS PURIM – 6:30 PM!
Now that SNL has celebrated it’s 40th anniversary: join us for our Blues Brother’s Purim service, Shpiel and Megillah reading!
March 13: ‘CAMP’ RUACH SHABBAT - 6:30 PM
It’s happening folks……….you/we are participating so much more in the music of our worship services. Let’s make this contagious!
March 14: SPRING FLING: Judy Cole Music & Dancing - 7:30 PM
I’ll have the pleasure of joining Judy and the Band for a few numbers!
March 15 ENGAGING SEDERS! – 10:45 AM
and Join me for two consecutive Sunday mornings and learn how to lead a more engaging Seder in your March 22 home! This is one of my favorite things to teach.
March 20: VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION SHABBAT with our choir - 8:00 PM
March 22: CANTOR’S CONCERT at Temple Emanuel - 5:00 PM free & open to the public
Cantors Lauren Adesknik, Deborah Hartman, Nancy Kassel & Barbara Margulis perform music from
Yiddish Theater to Jewish Composers of Broadway.
March 23: MUSIC OF RESISTANCE & SURVIVAL: HOLOCAUST REMEMBRANCE CONCERT
at The Temple - 8:00 PM free admission but registration required
http://ksuweb.kennesaw.edu/~lsherr/2015HolocaustConcert
or call Brenda Curtis at (470) 578-3214
This concert concludes an entire day of Speakers and Exhibits and is produced by Kennesaw State University College of the Arts, School of Music.
Featured performers: Summit Piano Trio, Cantors Deborah Hartman and Nancy Kassel, Judy Cole.
March 24 Your Cantor collapses until Religious School that afternoon!
Temple Beth Tikvah and
JF&CS Synagogue Engagement
Moas Chitim – Passover Food Drive
Moas Chitim (“wheat money”) is an ancient custom in which Jews provide funds to Jews in need for the purchase of Passover food. JF&CS supports a group of dedicated volunteers who have taken on the responsibility of Moas Chitim in Atlanta. JF&CS coordinates the distribution of food and financial assistance for these Jewish families. Last year we gave out over 240 bags of Passover food to Jewish Atlantans in need. You can help by collecting specif-ic Passover items (all marked Kosher for Passover) and place them in the barrel marked JF&CS Kosher Food Pantry.
*Please note: We Are Not Collecting Matzo or any Matzo products. These items have already been ordered*
All food must be collected by Sunday, March 22nd in order to distribute by Passover.
Thank you for your support!
Passover Chocolates and/or Fruit Gels
Macaroons (any flavor)
Dried Fruits
Gefilte Fish
Matzo Ball and Soup Mix
Passover Preserves
Tuna
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News and Happenings from Temple Beth Tikvah
I don’t know about all of you, but I am ready for winter to be over.
Actually, I’ll be more excited when April 15th is behind me! So,
what’s in store this spring for our TBT community? There are a
lot of things that go on during the spring, some of which you see
and much that you don’t. Our fabulous Purim Carnival is on
March 1st. As great as last year’s carnival was, we think this
year’s will be even better, especially if the weather cooperates. A
few days later, on Wednesday, March 4th, don’t miss our famous
Megillah reading and Purim Shpiel. I know the Rabbi and Cantor
have some surprises in store.
It has been many years since TBT held a second night community
Passover Seder. Enough people have expressed an interest in
having a community Seder, so the Board, along with a handful of
volunteers, will make that happen on Saturday night, April 4th .
Cantor Kassel has a beautiful and creative service planned for that
night so please make your reservations. We tried to make the cost
as affordable as possible. To round out April, the Men’s Club has
an incredible event planned for April 25th, “Bourbon, BBQ and
Brotherhood”. Be on the lookout for upcoming information on
these events.
Behind the scenes this spring, the heart and soul of our year, the
annual planning meeting known as “plan-ageddon” will take place.
This all-day affair includes all staff members, clergy and several
lay leaders. This is the meeting that maps out all the events,
activities, school schedule, holidays, etc. for the next fiscal year.
It’s a cross between a jigsaw puzzle and a chess game sprinkled
with a hint of “Let’s Make A Deal”. At the end of the day, all the
pieces have to fit together nicely and all stakeholders will
hopefully be happy.
Then comes the real fun, putting together our temple’s budget for
next year. Our financial and accounting lay leaders participate in
numerous meetings of our Budget and Finance committee to
hammer out a workable budget to deliver to the Board for approval
before the May congregational meeting. It is
just as stressful than our planning meeting as we
try to figure out how we can do more with less.
We start by shooting for the stars on our first
pass then slowly work our way back to reality
given our actual financial resources.
Towards the end of spring, our fundraising committee is making its
final push for our annual campaign. Finishing strong definitely
gives us momentum going into our new year in July and (hint hint)
gives the budget group a little more flexibility for the next year.
Our Rabbinic transition team has begun its work in preparing for
the arrival of Rabbi Shuval-Weiner this summer. Our nominating
committee is in full swing making sure our lay leadership team
will be set and ready to go for the new fiscal year. Their slate,
once approved by the Board of Trustees, will be presented and then
voted on at the Annual Congregational Meeting on May 17th.
I would be remiss if I didn’t make a plea for one other key
ingredient to all of the above. That ingredient is Volunteers. Our
staff can only do so much. Without the involvement of our lay
leaders and a multitude of additional volunteers, these wonderful
events can’t be made a reality. I know I always seem to be asking
for something so you shouldn’t be shocked. If you can give some
time to our community, please reach out to me and I will certainly
put you to work. I told someone recently that sometimes I feel
like a college football coach. Half my time is preparing for the
games and the other half is spent recruiting players.
I hope that I will see many of you at these upcoming events and
celebrations.
L’Shalom
Ron Swichkow
Hello Sisterhood! So far we have had a great turnout for our varied events this year. Educational,
social, community outreach, and culinary activities have been offered with great reception. A big
thank you goes out to Michelle Easton and Barb Garb for arranging a thought provoking docent led
tour of the Anne Frank in the World exhibit in Sandy Springs and to Lindsay Levin for opening her
home to Sisterhood for a nosh afterwards. Also our hamentashen baking day was a great success
with many dozen pastries made for the Purim Carnival. A round of applause and heartfelt thank you is extended to Leslie Swichkow for
spearheading this fun and interactive happening. Great day indeed!
Sisterhood looks forward to “Knit and Nosh”, Sunday March 22nd at 9:45 am. Terry Carasick will be leading us in this community
outreach project to knit scarves for homeless men and women in the metro Atlanta area. This will be an ongoing project over the spring,
summer, and fall so we have enough scarves to give to area homeless shelters next December. Bring your needles and washable yarn;
crocheters welcome too. If you cannot attend but want to participate, email Terry Carasick; [email protected] for instructions.
Also be on the lookout for more Mah Jongg; this has been a roaring success and great for comradeship for the medium and advanced
skilled folks as well as the novices learning the basics of this intricate game!
Our next board meeting is Sunday, March 15th in the oneg room. Please join us, offer suggestions, new ideas and meet your fellow
Sisterhood committee members. We look forward to seeing you!
Robin Bledsoe Sisterhood Chair
Spring has Sprung at TBT
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News & Happenings from Temple Beth Tikvah
Every session of school something exciting happens. Between
studying, music, art and assemblies our days are always busy and
the students are engaged.
Three of our grades went on field trips during February. 7th
graders had the opportunity to participate once again in a special
program designed and implemented by the William Bremen
Heritage Museum. They went to the Bremen Museum and were
given guided tours which introduced them to all aspects of this
tragic part of our history, the Holocaust. This program has been
designed to empower our students to know our history; and to be
able to share it with future generations, so that this kind of inhu-
manity will never happen again. It also teaches young people that
the Jewish people did not just sit back and accept their lot but
many struggled and tried to keep a light burning and that is so
important to impart this for Jewish pride in our students. Our 4th
and 5th grade students had wonderful field trips hosted by the
youth group. These outings helped our children get to know their
fellow classmates in a social setting.
Our 4th and 5th grade students have been tested on the Hebrew
prayers on several occasions. The students all tested great! We
will have a celebratory ice cream party for the two grades in mid
March. We started the Hebrew testing for our 6th grade students
this month. As soon as all testing is complete we will send
parents a letter informing them of the results of the testing.
We have a very busy March planned. Our Madrichim are busy
practicing for a Purim play they will be presenting to the entire
school on March 1st. Thanks to Zac Povlot and Maryn Perlson
for stepping up and taking charge of this holiday assembly.
On February 27th our 3rd and 4th grade students hosted a
wonderful graded Shabbat. It was so fulfilling to see so many
of our students attending services. They performed several
songs for the congregation.
Confirmation letters for 2017 B’nai Mitzvah dates have been
mailed. I am pleased to report that all of our families received
one of their date choices. If your child is eligible for a Bar/Bat
Mitzvah during the year 2017 and you have not yet chosen a
date, please call as soon as possible so we can be sure your
child has a date set aside for him/her.
Important March Dates
March 1st - Purim Assembly at 9:35am
March 1st - Purim Carnival, right after school
March 8th - Madrichim training, right after school, ends at
1:30pm
March 15th - 4th grade field trip, 9:30am
March 22nd - 7th grade Family Education at 9:35am
Shalom,
Hassia Levin
Religious School
1st Grade Students making
Tu B’Shevat Projects
Ruach Shabbat and
Camp Style Oneg
Friday, March 13th at 6 PM
Please join us for a Blue Jean Ruach Shabbat and Camp
Style oneg. Come at 6 pm for a quick nosh and stay
after services for a Camp Style oneg. We will be serving
a light dinner at the oneg so please register! All families
are welcome, especially those who are interested in
learning more about Jewish sleep away camp for this
summer or future summers. Meet the directors of
many Jewish camps that are located near Atlanta and
learn about their specific program. Kids will be able to
participate in some camp style activities after the
service. Anyone who loves Jewish camps should come
in their camp t-shirts! Please RSVP for this event so we
will have enough food before services begin.
Please email Viki Taranto Stein at [email protected]
if you plan to attend.
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Youth Group
HOTTY (9-12th Grade)
Thank you so much to all of the TBT members who donated to our Driving For Jenny
Fundraiser. With your help we raised $9000, enough to send 18 kids to Camp Jenny this
summer. For more info about Camp Jenny, go to: http://www.nfty.org/campjenny/. We will
be using a portion of the money to also subsidize our future youth group events and pro-
vide scholarships to regional and national events. We appreciate your support!
This past month we also planned and led our 3rd annual HOTTY-led Congregational Ser-
vice. The theme of the service was "In this age of technology, what does it really mean to
be connected?" In case you missed it, here is an excerpt from Hannah Restler and Leora
Green’s reading:
Silent prayer is a part of the service where we can reflect on ourselves, our week, our day, and connect with G-d on an individual level. For this silent prayer, think of the best thing that happened to you today. Try to remember as many details as you can: how good you felt afterward, the smile on the other person’s face, the smile on your face, and more. Now, try to imagine what your day would’ve been like if you were checking Facebook, checking your e-mail, or talking on the phone when that special part of your day was happening. What would the rest of your day have been like without that moment, that smile, that feeling of happiness? L: We all use technology. It’s a fact. But there are times when social media can take away our special moments. Take some time to reflect, and try to take in every special moment; you never know how it could affect you.
And we had our Chai Society Party on February 22nd. HOTTYites came decked out in their finest attire! We munched on some hors d'oeuvres and watched the Oscars
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!
JYG (7-8th Grade)
Its finally here!!! March 20-22nd is NFTY-SAR’s Hatikvah Kallah for 7th & 8th Graders!! We’ll be taking a bunch of TBT’s JYG’ers to Temple Sinai in Sandy Springs for Kallah a fun gathering of youth from around our region. It’s a weekend of teen-created educational, spiritual, and of course, social activities. At a Kallah teens worship together, learn from interesting and exciting programs, participate in a social action project, and of course have tons of fun. We can’t wait.
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 Our Mad Scientist event in February was a blast…literally! We first had a yummy lunch and then did some crazy experiments like diet coke & mentos eruption, aluminum foil boats, balloon rockets, and a race to blow up balloons with pop rocks. And thank you to Ben Goldenthal, who did an awesome job acting as our Mad Scientist for the day!
Make sure to join us on April 19th for our final Club 56 event of the year. After Sunday school we’ll head over to Sky Zone Indoor Trampoline Park. If you’ve been there, you know how much fun this place is! And, if not, you definitely don’t want to miss this one. See you there!
Join the 5th & 6th Grade Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/groups/TBT.56/) to stay up-to-date on what's happening, RSVP and arrange carpools for events!
Want more info about the youth groups at TBT? Contact us at: [email protected] or call us:
Bobbee (303) 981-2356 & Adam (404) 971-4687
Upcoming Events: March 20-22 – NFTY SAR Hatikvah Kallah (7th & 8th Graders)
April 18 – HOTTY Elections & Screen on the Green
April 19 – Club 56 Sky Zone
April 24-26 – NFTY-SAR Spring Kallah
May 9 – HOTTY Installations, Senior Sendoff & Final Banquet
May 17 – JYG Pool Party
HOTTY - CAMP JENNY & TOP GOLF
JYG CHOCOLATE PARTY
12th Grade Religious School Graduation
Please join us as we celebrate our
Graduating seniors who have continued
their religious education through Kivunim.
On Friday, April 17th at 8:00pm
we will honor these students at a
special Shabbat service.
It's been a pleasure and an honor to be
a part of their Jewish journeys at
Temple Beth Tikvah and we are proud of
everything they've accomplished.
Mazel Tov and continued success to:
Zach Baker Jacob Kremer
Samuel Marks Maryn Perlson Zac Povlot
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News and Happenings from Temple Beth Tikvah
B’nai Mitzvah
Twins, Gabriella & Colette Lowy will be called to the Torah as B’not Mitzvah on March 7th, 2015.
Gabriella & Colette are the daughters of Lisa & Hadley Lowy of Dunwoody and the granddaughters of Dr.
Robert Sharkis and the late Marilyn Narduzzi of Canton, Ohio, Benita Lowy of Atlanta ,and Stephen Lowy of
Birmingham, Alabama. Currently as 7th graders at Peachtree Charter Middle School (PCMS), Gabriella plays
Oboe for the PCMS band and competes in triathlons, while Colette sings in the PCMS chorus and runs track
for the Patriots. Both girls have been involved with Second Helpings, delivering food to those in need, leading
up to their B’not Mitzvah and look forward to continuing to volunteer for the food insecure afterwards.
Gabriella and Colette spend summers at Camp Barney Medintz, which they love, and are very involved at the MJCCA, including
junior counseloring and BBYO. They are excited to share this milestone, with so much family and so many friends, and to
continuing their Jewish education afterwards.
Jamie Alexa Cohen will be called to the Torah as a Bat Mitzvah on March 14, 2015. Jamie is the daughter of
Michael and Lisa Cohen and the sister to Jacob, 17 and Joshua, 15. Jamie is the granddaughter of Rita Liebowitz of
McLean, Virginia, Joanne and Stephen Klein of Maplewood, NJ and the late Jerry Cohen of Gaithersburg, MD. She
is in the 7th grade at Piney Grove Middle School. Jamie is a competitive cheerleader, loves tumbling, spending time
with her friends and family and especially enjoys coaching her two special needs cheerleading squads.
Josh Anderson will be called to the Torah as a Bar Mitzvah on March, 14, 2015. Josh is the son of Dana and
Mark Anderson and the brother to Jack Anderson. He is in the 7th grade at the Atlanta Jewish Academy where he
participates in a variety of activities at school. Josh’s hobbies include soccer, reading comic books, playing video
games, and collecting anything regarding The Simpsons.
Alyssa Brooke Perlson will be called to the Torah as a Bat Mitzvah on March 21, 2015. Alyssa is the daughter
of Julie & Marc Perlson and sister to Maryn Perlson. She is the granddaughter of Helaine Buchwald of Marietta,
Georgia and Harold and Paula Perlson of Henderson, Nevada. Alyssa is an honor student at Elkins Pointe Middle
School. Alyssa is a competitive cheerleader, softball player and member of the 7th grade Junior Eagles basketball
team. She is looking forward to sharing this special occasion with her family and friends.
Michelle "Shelly" Boehm will be called to the Torah as a Bat Mitzvah on March 21, 2015. Shelly is the
daughter of Amy Boehm, Larry Boehm and the sister of Brianna Boehm. She is the granddaughter of Bobbi Strauss
of Roswell, Georgia and Bill and Vera Boehm of Orangeburg, New York. She is a seventh grade President's Honor
Roll student at Dodgen Middle School. Shelly loves participating as a member of Company at Rhythm Dance
Center in Marietta and volunteering at Beth Tikvah as a teacher aide for 5th graders on Tuesday nights. Shelly is
excited to become a Bat Mitzvah.
Ethan Asher will be called to the Torah as a Bar Mitzvah on March 28, 2015 at Camp Twin Lakes in
Winder, GA. Ethan is the son of Beth & Barry Asher, brother to Frannie Asher and grandson of Harvey & Louise
Wachsman of Birmingham, Alabama, Mimi Wachsman of St. Louis, Missouri, Lois Asher of Atlanta, Georgia
and the late Murray Asher, of blessed memory. Ethan is in the seventh grade at Haynes Bridge Middle School
where he plays the saxophone and is a member of the Junior Beta Club. Ethan attends Camp Barney Medintz,
enjoys hanging out with his friends, traveling, trying new and unusual foods and is an avid reader.
Volunteer
Recognition
Shabbat
Friday, March 20th
8 PM
We invite you to join Cantor Nancy Kassel
for the re-telling of the Exodus from Egyptian slavery
Saturday, April 4th at 6 PM (see page 11 for more info & to rsvp)
Saturday, March 14th
Return of the Judy Cole Quartet with
Musical Guest, Cantor Nancy Kassel
7:30 PM / Havdalah at 8 PM
followed by music and dancing!
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News and Happenings from Temple Beth Tikvah
Fundraising News
Andy and Julie Aaronson
Jonathan and Allison Agin
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Leonard Berger
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Community Foundation for Palm
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North Georgia Pain Clinic, PC
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Todd and Rachel Wilson
Scott and Susan Wynne
Andrew and Ilana Zalkin
Ruth Zeidman
Seth and Ellen Zimmer
(donations received through January 2015)
Shalom! Fundraising at TBT is always an ongoing and exciting experience. I hope everyone
enjoyed themselves at the 2nd Chance Prom, it was a great event! Community efforts like this
allow our families to come together and enjoy our friendships with the goal of building the
future of TBT. Ultimately, that's the common goal of all of our fundraising efforts, build the
future of TBT so that our children and our children's children can appreciate our sense of
worship that TBT is proud of.
As we have continued to do over the past several months, the Board of Trustees and our
committee thanks all of you who have helped us reach our goals for the 2014-2015 Annual
Campaign. Financial support at TBT is an individual decision, whether your contribution is
Chai or 20x Chai, your support is always appreciated and counted on to help build our future.
Best!
Jonathan Agin
Chairman of the TBT Fundraising Committee
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News and Happenings from Temple Beth Tikvah
March 2015 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1
Religious School
9:30 am Religious School Purim
Assembly 9:30 am Purim Carnival
12:00 pm
Endowment Board
Meeting 5:00 pm
2
Kesher Teen/Parent
Dinner & Class 6:30 pm Confirmation Class
6:45 pm Families Anonymous
7:15 pm
3
Tai Chi 9:30 am Religious School -
Tuesday 5:00 pm Board of Ed Meeting
7:00 pm
4 EREV PURIM Megillah Reading &
Shpiel 6:30 pm
5 PURIM
6
Shabbat Service
8:00 pm
7
Bagels, Learning &
Torah 9:00 am Shabbat Service -
Lowy B’not
Mitzvah 10:00 am 8th Grade Secret
Kidnapping 4:00 pm
8 Daylight Saving Time
Begins ATID 9:30 am Religious School
9:30 am Madrichim Training
12:30 pm
9
Senior Luncheon
12:00 pm Kesher/Confirmation /Kivunim 6:45 pm Families Anonymous
7:15 pm
10
Tai Chi 9:30 am Religious School -
Tuesday 5:00 pm
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The Introduction to
the Talmud that
You've Been Waiting
For! 11:45 am Oneg 6:00 pm Blue Jean Ruach
Shabbat Service
6:30 pm Camp Open House
7:30 pm
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Bagels, Learning &
Torah 9:00 am Shabbat Service -
Cohen/Anderson
B'nai Mitzvah
10:00 am
Judy Cole Quartet
with Food, Drinks
& Dancing
7:30 pm
15
Hunger Walk 2015 Religious School
9:30 am Sisterhood Mah Jong
9:30 am Sisterhood Board
Meeting 9:45 am RS SOJOURN - 7th grade 10:15 am How to Lead a More
Engaging Passover
Seder 10:45 am Israeli Scouts
1:00 pm
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No ECEC - Parent/Teacher
Conferences No Relgious School Families Anonymous
7:15 pm
17
Tai Chi 9:30 am Religious School -
Tuesday 5:00 pm Board of Trustees
Meeting 7:30 pm
18
HOTTY - Board
Meeting 6:30 pm
19
Women's Study -
From Sarah to
Savannah: Leader-
ship Lessons from
our Ancestral
Mothers 7:00 pm
20
NFTY Hatikvah Kallah Volunteer
Recognition
Shabbat Service w/
Choir 8:00 pm
21
NFTY Hatikvah Kallah Bagels, Learning &
Torah 9:00 am Shabbat Service -
Perlson/Boehm
B’not Mitzvah
10:00 am
22
NFTY Hatikvah Kallah ATID 9:30 am Religious School
9:30 am RS Family Ed Day - 7th
grade with SOJOURN
9:35 am Sisterhood - Knit &
Nosh 9:45 am How to Lead a More
Engaging Passover
Seder 10:45 am
23
Kesher/Confirmation /Kivunim 6:45 pm Families Anonymous
7:15 pm
24
Tai Chi 9:30 am Religious School -
Tuesday 5:00 pm Officers Meeting
7:30 pm
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Breast Cancer
Support Group
7:00 pm Sisterhood -
Mah Jong 7:00 pm
27
ECEC Dad's Bagel
Break 9:30 am Oneg 6:00 pm -
6:30 pm Shabbat Service
6:30 pm
28
Bagels, Learning &
Torah 9:00 am Shabbat Service
10:00 am
29
Religious School -
9:30 am
30
Kesher & Confirmation
6:45 pm Families Anonymous 7:15 pm
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Tai Chi 9:30 am Religious School - 5:00 pm
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News and Happenings from Temple Beth Tikvah
TBT Seniors Luncheon
Monday, March 9
at 12 PM
Christy Merritt
from
The Drake House
will be our speaker
RSVP to Natine at [email protected]
Marc and Rena Harris
Doug and Julie West
Welcome to the TBT Family!!
FOOD OF THE MONTH
The food bins are empty. Please bring hearty soups and
peanut butter for North Fulton Community Charities (NFCC)
and Kosher foods for Jewish Family & Career Services
(JF&CS) The need in our area is great.
Together we “can” make a difference!
Nominating Committee - Call for Petitions
Annual Meeting - May 17, 2015
The Temple Beth Tikvah Nominating Committee
is requesting nominations by petition for the 2015-16 Board of Trustees, Officers, and
Board of Education.
If you would like to nominate a congregant or submit a nomination for yourself, these are the criteria, according to our by-laws: 1) All nominations by petition must be separate for each position. 2) Each petition must be signed by twenty-five (25) “voting
members” of the congregation and must also be signed by the voting member who has petitioned.
3) No more than one (1) petition shall be submitted for any one member.
4) All petitions must be submitted by April 1, 2015.
Please send all petitions to the Temple office, attention to
Todd Boehm, Nominating Committee Chair
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.
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News and Happenings from Temple Beth Tikvah
Annual Campaign
Sandy and Nancy Simon in memory of Charles Zeitz
Pam Alterman wishing Mazel Tov to Ron and Leslie Swichkow on
the birth of their granddaughter
Chai and Mighty Chavurah in honor of the birth of Ellie Cooper
Betty Rickles in honor of Ron and Leslie Swichkow's new Granddaughter, Ellie Paige Cooper, and in honor of Libby Povlot becoming a Bat Mitzvah, and in memory of Eleanor Goldsmith Jamie and Katie Jaffe in memory of Curtis Pearl
Building Fund
Dale and Wendy Bearman in memory of Yetta Dutkiewitz
Emily Lewit in memory of Ruth Frenkel, Michael Lewit and
Theresa Olshine
Addie Myers in memory of Irving Bachman
Barry and Shari Alhadeff in memory of Milton Kirchheimer
Dale and Wendy Bearman in memory of Herbert Stein, Martha
Bearman, Ann Eileen Kant and Nora Stein
Campership/Israel Fund
Bruce and Bonnie Walkes in memory of Nathan Wixman and
Sol Walkes
Cantor Kassel’s Discretionary Fund
Steven and Helen Kraus in memory of Clifford Oxman
Michael and Deborah Schlifka in memory of Melvin Haber
Rosalind Taranto in memory of Ada Berman Pomerance
Steven and Janice Liederman in memory of Harry Liederman
Robert Moss in memory of Murray Moss
Robert and Judith Goldblatt in appreciation of the naming of
Georgia Linsey Goldblatt
Gilbert and Ellen Ludwig in honor of Esther and Walt Shultz's
grandson, Izaac, becoming a Bar Mitzvah
Peter and Sharon Jedel in appreciation of all Cantor Kassel does
David and Christine Toltzis in memory of Joseph Zeidman and
Arthur Toltzis
Caring/Kehillat Chesed Fund
Bruce and Bonnie Walkes in memory of Arnold Mangen
Ruth Zeidman in honor of Leslie and Ron Swichkow's
granddaughter
Steve and RoseAnn Gerson in honor of the birth of the
granddaughter of Ron and Leslie Swichkow
Rory and Jenifer Friedman in honor of the birth of Ron and Leslie
Swichkow's granddaughter, Ellie Paige
Lila Stein in memory of Herbert Stein, Nora Stein and
Yetta Dutkiewitz
Ronald and Leslie Swichkow wishing Eric Levin a speedy
recovery
Harvey and Natine Rosenzweig in memory of Curtis Pearl
Andrew and Karen Gutman in memory of Sol B. Gutman
Walter and Esther Shultz in memory of Sandy Seidman's mother,
Anita Seidman
Larry & Jackie Pepper in memory of Curtis Pearl
General Fund
Jamie and Katie Jaffe in honor of Leslie and Ron Swichkow
becoming Grandparents
Marshall and Dolores Barrash in memory of Donald Edward Block
Andy Berke and Family in memory of Herbert Berke
Gilbert and Ellen Ludwig in memory of Abraham Ludwig
Robert and Myra Idol in memory of Jack Schaier
Ronald and Leslie Swichkow in memory of Eleanor Goldsmith and
Curtis Pearl, and wishing Micah Blechner a speedy recovery
Dale and Wendy Bearman in memory of Bernie Bickwit
Dr. Tod and Leslie Rubin in memory of Barbara Rubin
William & Marjory Segal in memory of Daniel Leavitt
Marvin and Trudy Davis in memory of Ruth Rein
Shirley Crawford
Michael Zalkin Memorial Library Fund
Aaron and Sheila Stieglitz in memory of Jacob Krigsner
Jeffrey & Beth Kess in memory of Lester Mansfield
Mark and Gail Rudel in memory of Curtis Pearl
Mark and Gail Rudel in honor of the birth of Ellie Cooper,
granddaughter of Ron and Leslie Swichkow
Preschool Fund
The ECEC Staff in honor of the birth of Eli Hall
Rory and Jenifer Friedman in memory of Brandon Hirsch
Rabbi Greene’s Discretionary Fund
Nadine Duhaney with prayers for her family
Michael and Deborah Schlifka in memory of Melvin Haber
David and Robin Bledsoe in memory of Dr. Roger Bledsoe
Ruth Zeidman in memory of your beloved Father, Max Mendelson
Seth, Ellen, Megan and Danny Zimmer in memory of
Daniel Zimmer
Nancy Broudy in memory of Irving Rothman
William and Catherine Sirkin in memory of Janet Predmest
Nancy Broudy in memory of Curtis Pearl
Bernice Isaac and Richard Quintana in memory of Beverly Isaac
Bernard and Rita Tuvlin in memory of Herman Myers
Bernard and Rita Tuvlin in memory of Robert Tuvlin
Rabbi Shuval-Weiner’s Discretionary Fund
Steve and RoseAnn Gerson with prayers and best wishes to
Micah Blechner for a speedy recovery
Rabbi Tam’s Discretionary Fund
Gwenn Holland in memory of Bernie Bickwit
Steve and RoseAnn Gerson in memory of Molly Blank
Michael and Deborah Schlifka in memory of Melvin Haber
Steve and RoseAnn Gerson in memory of Adrian Gerson
William and Catherine Sirkin in memory of Janet Predmest
Kathleen Rieter in memory of Bernie Bickwit
Steve and RoseAnn Gerson in memory of Adrian Gerson
Max and Carol Wolf in memory of Stephen Ian Perling
Religious School Fund
Fred and Patricia Landsberg in memory of Brandon Hirsch
Suzy Scheinberg in memory of Bernie Bickwit
Neil and Ruth Hilsen in memory of Leo Licht
Tikkun Olam Fund
Steve Mahan in memory of Whit Mahan
Clifford and Loretta Weiss in memory of Mildred Weiss and
Sarah Knieberg
Torah Fund
Nadine Duhaney with prayers for her family
Youth Group Fund
Steve and RoseAnn Gerson in memory of Donald Block and
wishing a speedy recovery to Wendy Bearman
Donald and June Restler in memory of Samuel and Leah Restler
Steve and RoseAnn Gerson in memory of Betty Rickles'
sister-in-law
Harvey and Natine Rosenzweig in honor of the birth of Ron and
Leslie Swichkow's granddaughter
(donations received through 2/19)
Donations
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News and Happenings from Temple Beth Tikvah
SHMOOZE NEWS / KUDOS CORNER
In Memorium
Temple Beth Tikvah acknowledges with sorrow the passing of:
Toba Freed
Grandmother of Bram Wieskopf and Lauren Cooper
Curtis Pearl
Father of Marcia Pearl
Anita Seidman
Mother of Sandy Seidman
Sharon Derene
Mother of Craig Derene
May God console you among all the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem.
Thank You to our Amazing Office Volunteers!
Erica Stein
June Wallach
Richard Staviss
Marsha McMurrain
Rhonda Povlot
Leslie Swichkow
Marsha Mathis
Kathy Schoenblum
Eric & Kevin Schoenblum
Mazal tov to Rick Aranson, who has
just been named the new CEO of
Jewish Family & Career Services,
effective July 1. We wish you great
success in this next stage of your career.
Mazal tov to Jeff and Jeanne Schultz
on the engagement of their daughter,
Sierra, to Jake Douglas Burgdorf.
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.!
Breast Cancer Survivor Group for the Jewish Community
We have had a great start to the Breast Cancer Survivor
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. In addition, this program
is for sharing experiences, meeting others and gathering
information regarding diagnoses, surgeries, and genetic
testing from various professionals.
Our next meeting will be held on
Thursday, March 26 at 7:00 PM
Ellen Sichel,
author of Splash into Calm,
will speak to the group about techniques for stress and
pain reduction
This survivor support group is sponsored by
The Kehillat Chesed/Caring Committee of
Temple Beth Tikvah.
For further information or questions, please contact Valerie
Rapowitz at [email protected] or call 678-643-9672.
Please RSVP. All are welcome.
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News and Happenings from Temple Beth Tikvah
Synagogue Information
Synagogue Office - 770-642-0434
Fax Number - 770-642-0647
School Office (Perri) - 770-642-4168
Preschool (Jenifer) - 678-350-0076
Assistant to Clergy - Michelle Leder
Financial Secretary - Jenny Korsen
Admin. Assistant - Lisa Singer
Office Manager - Becky Sullivan
Adult Education Cindy Getty [email protected] Budget & Finance Karen Korshak [email protected]
Campership Marcia Haber [email protected] Chavurot Dalia Faupel [email protected] College Outreach Lynda Bennett [email protected] Ginger Glazer [email protected] Communications
Mark Rudel [email protected] Family Promise Randy and Amy Siegal [email protected] Brian and Jennifer Steinberg [email protected] Tony Rosenberg [email protected]
Fundraising Jonathan Agin [email protected] House Ted Nathan [email protected]
Human Resources Seth Zimmer [email protected] Israel Gene Carasick [email protected] Kehillat Chesed (Caring) Leslie Swichkow [email protected] Library Ilana Zalkin [email protected]
Membership Recruitment & Retention Jill Leitman [email protected] Marcia Pearl [email protected] Men’s Club Mark Greenspan [email protected] Peter Hartog [email protected]
Nominating Committee Todd Boehm [email protected] Ritual Esther Shultz [email protected]
Security Jay Sausmer [email protected] Seniors Natine Rosenzweig [email protected] Sisterhood Robin Bledsoe [email protected] Social Action Darrin Cohen [email protected]
Website Development Scott Povlot [email protected] Youth Group Debra Schwartz [email protected] Michal Loventhal [email protected]
Get Involved! TBT Committees and Chairpersons
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.
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News and Happenings from Temple Beth Tikvah
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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