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April 2015 • Volume 29 • Issue 4 A Reform Congregation Embracing Our Jewish Tradition
News & Happenings from Temple Beth Tikvah
EXPERIENCE
Friday, April 24th at 6:30 PM
For children age 5
through 2nd grade...
...and their Parents!!
Parents can attend services in the
sanctuary while their children are in
"CREATIVE JEWISH PROGRAMMING"
(children ages Pre-K thru 2nd grade)
FREE TO ATTEND BUT
RESERVATIONS REQUESTED
CONFIRMATION
Friday, May 1st at 7:30 pm
Please join with friends and
family as our young adults
continue to affirm their
commitment to the Jewish people
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Happy Passover
from
Rabbi Fred Greene Cantor Nancy Kassel
Rabbi Emeritus, Donald Tam
Hassia Levin Jenifer Friedman
TBT Officers and Board of Trustees
and your Synagogue Staff
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News & Happenings from Temple Beth Tikvah
REFLECTIONS - PART ONE
We are taught in the Mishnah,
Aseh L’cha Rav, u’k’neh l’cha chaver.
Make for yourself a rav/a teacher…
And acquire for yourself a friend.
--Avot 1.6
I would like to share some insights that I have learned from the
writings of Rabbi Abraham Twerski, M.D.
“Make for yourself a teacher.” How does one “make” a
teacher? It seems so strange. But I do believe it is true. As I
continue reflecting on my nine years here, I see that being a
rabbi – this congregation’s rabbi – has made me a better
teacher. I often share that I am not the same rabbi I was when I
arrived at 35 years old.
Our congregants, those who wanted to learn, who posed
challenging questions, who engaged me in dialogue about God,
Israel, public policy… have made me into a better teacher. I am
grateful that in striving to respond to your needs, I was able to
stretch and grow myself, as a rabbi and as a Jew.
At the same time, I hope that the Torah that I shared, the
messages I taught, the holy days that we encountered together,
the sacred conversations in the hallways were sources of
support and inspiration for you as you live out your Jewish
journeys.
“Acquire for yourself a friend.” Literally, the term is to
“buy” a friend, not “acquire.” Hmmm. I was taught that we
shouldn’t buy friendship! But that is not what this is…
We need our teachers to provide answers and to help us to
interpret difficult sources. Our friends, however, challenge us.
Real friends are much more than “study partners.” (Although,
Jewish tradition does encourage us to learn with others so we
can encourage one another to grow.) I need to listen to my
friends disagree with me. Being sensitive to another’s point of
view and hearing them out is the price we pay for having
important people in our lives. It isn’t always easy, but to have
that friend in your life, someone so devoted to you that s/he will
tell you hard truths… that is a blessing. I am grateful for
building not only sacred congregational relationships with this
community, but also friendships that extended beyond its walls.
I believe that God has created us to be involved and engaged
with others. We need people in our lives to walk with us and
challenge us along the way. They are our truest friends. But we
also need mentors, teachers, role models to look to for
guidance. I feel privileged to be a rabbi. I can’t think of another
endeavor like it. To accompany people on their journeys
through life, through faith, through good times and bad, is an
incredible gift. I don’t take it lightly.
My hope and my prayer that emerge from this text is the
following:
May you be surrounded by people who are so devoted to you
that they can share truths to help you grow. And may your
rabbis, your teachers, inspire you so deeply that you will stretch
along with them. We need teachers and friends, mentors and
companions, to live life’s journey fully. May you be rich in
both!
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 Friday, April 17
All are welcome. Date is subject to change. Please check the TBT calendar to confirm.
RSVPs are appreciated.
RSVP to [email protected]
Tefillin with Rabbi Greene
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NOTES FROM CANTOR KASSEL
STAND WITH ARZA - It’s Now or Never!
His name was Nachshon. His story emerges out of the richness of both Torah and Midrash.
The Israelites were on the move, leaving behind the bitterness of slavery.
The Egyptian army was rapidly approaching from the rear, and the Reed Sea was in front of them. So our people froze.
And then, Nachshon, an Israelite, walked straight into the Sea. An act of faith. An act of courage. He took the future into his hands.
The Sea split. And the rest is part of the history of Passover.
These are the last days in which you can cast your vote for ARZA’s delegation to the World Zionist Congress, that singular parliament of the
Jewish People that will convene in Jerusalem in October. On the agenda of the Congress will be items critical not just to Israel’s future, but to the
future of our own children and grandchildren in America.
Each of us can be a Nachshon. Cast your vote for ARZA and for Israel’s future as a light unto the nations. Don’t be indifferent. Don’t for a
moment think that your single vote is not important.
Want more information? Visit www.reformjews4israel.org. And while you’re there vote the ARZA: Representing Reform Judaism in Israel slate.
Voting concludes April 30th. Remember - our people’s greatest miracles have emerged out of our decisions to shape our own future.
There can be no DAYYENU until each of us has voted.
THE SEARCH FOR CHAMETZ – on so many levels!
As with Shabbat, Rosh Hashannah, Sukkot and most Jewish holidays – we shouldn’t just expect to be ready for the full experience
of the holiday without some sort of preparation. To abstain from working or shopping on Shabbat one must make the extra effort to
do what is necessary before Shabbat begins. To do serious introspection during the High Holydays one ought to attend to any mun-
dane matters beforehand that might otherwise interfere with this process. And for dwelling in the Sukkah during Sukkot, the Sukkah
must be constructed prior to the start of the holiday. You get the picture, I’m sure.
Similarly, it is not enough to say that you will abstain from eating all chametz during Passover. The chametz must be entirely
removed from our homes. As much as is reasonably possible, we consume (indulge in?) the chametz in those weeks leading up to
Passover. It is not that the chametz is ‘evil’ in and of itself, but the temporary abstinence from things that are such a normal part of
our lives creates a space that can potentially be filled with something else that might enrich our lives, both physically and spiritually.
For some, the search for chametz is either the prelude or postlude to “Spring Cleaning”. We look at what we have, evaluate it’s pur-
pose in our lives and decide whether to keep, discard or donate. This sounds much simpler than it actually is as we naturally form
attachments to things, behaviors and emotions whether or not they serve our best interests and personal development.
JUST ONE MORE REASON WHY I LOVE JUDAISM: Do not remain static or presume that you have learned and lived all there
is to learn and live. We, humans, need constant reminders! See the mezuzah and be reminded to follow God’s commandments.
Pray in communal settings and be reminded that we all strive to be more grateful and inspired to partner with God in Tikun Olam
(repairing the world.) Recall the story of the Exodus from Egypt and be reminded how precious freedom is and the responsibilities
it demands.
I wish for each and every one of you a joyous and meaningful celebration of Pesach. In the extended Kassel family this will be the
first year in my life where a new generation hosts the family seder. While this holds a bit of sadness for me, I take much comfort in
knowing that my parents have raised their four daughters well in that the words “l’dor va-dor” (from generation to generation) are
far more than words; it is a reality.
Chag kasher v’sameach,
Cantor Nancy Kassel
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News and Happenings from Temple Beth Tikvah
March was a very busy month at Temple Beth Tikvah. Our
Purim carnival was a HUGE success and very much enjoyed
by our younger kids and, I think, by the many youth
volunteers who helped. Once again the weather did not
cooperate but we were not to be denied. Sometimes Plan B
can turn out as good as Plan A. I have said before that being
in the building with this energy is tremendously uplifting to
me. But, without one very brave person, this event could not
have taken place. Beth Janes, whose kids are in high
school, took on this project when nobody else would. She
recruited enough volunteers to be sure that it was a success
and most of these volunteers also did not have young
children who benefitted from their efforts. Not many people
know how much work goes into planning, execution and
cleanup of such an event. Friends, this is what community is
all about. If you see Beth, please let her know that her
efforts were appreciated. And, think about volunteering for
this high-energy event next year!
Our Purim service and Megillah reading was, once again, an
entertaining evening. The Cantor’s creativity and hard work
ensured an amazing service – many have said “the best yet”
- and our very own Blues Brothers stars, Rabbi Fred Greene
and John Restler, did not disappoint. Our own youth told the
story of Purim, showcasing their talent and sharing their
enthusiasm with all of us. Those Purim songs will stick in
my head for a while……”It’s all about the Faith, ‘bout the
Faith, no trouble!!!!” Again, having our sanctuary full and
seeing kids, small and large, enjoying the evening is truly
special.
We concluded our month with the
Volunteer Recognition Shabbat. For those
of you who volunteer but were unable to
join us, I offer my heartfelt thanks and
appreciation. Our synagogue cannot
function without the support of lay leadership and the many
congregants who choose to be a part and make a difference.
My hope is that you gain as much pleasure and satisfaction
from your volunteer experience as I do and that you are
proud of your role in TBT’s success.
Our second night Passover Community Seder is only days
away. Cantor Kassel will be leading us in an inspiring and
creative service. If you have your reservation already, I will
see you there. If you miss it this year, there is always 2016.
Our Annual Campaign team hopes each of you has or will
help us reach or exceed our goals, both in dollars and
participation before the June 30 deadline. To those of you
who haven’t yet contributed, please consider joining all
those that have already done so. The Annual Campaign is
such a vital part of our overall operating budget and we
really NEED to finish this year’s campaign on a strong note.
We are close to reaching our dollar goal for this year but
hope that we can surpass that goal in order to fund certain
projects and programming that our current resources don’t
allow. Everyone benefits from the funds raised - all I ask is
that everyone do their part by contributing at whatever level
is right for you.
L’Shalom
Ron Swichkow
Join Us
for a special Ruach Shabbat service
in honor of Rabbi Fred Greene
May 15th at 7:30 pm
This will be a special celebration of Rabbi Greene’s spiritual leadership and his
significant contributions to Temple Beth Tikvah during the past nine years.
A special oneg will follow the service ♦ Please click here to sign up to help bake
(Please watch for an email with more info coming soon to your inbox)
March Madness
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News & Happenings from Temple Beth Tikvah
Religious School
What’s Been Going On? Well, since you asked…….
On February 21, the ECEC and TBT joined forces and hosted the Second Chance Prom Silent Auction Fundraiser! This was an amazing evening
full of funny 80’s outfits, great music, lots of laughter and great support of our school and synagogue! I would like to thank Traci Hartog, Erica
Stein, Rachel Palazzo, Katie Jaffe, Maggie McAuliffe, Jessica Perlman, Jill Fields, Sheri Flink, Kristi Glickman, Gina Kellis, Robin Schorr, Becky
Sullivan, Ron Swichkow, and Temple Beth Tikvah’s fundraising committee for organizing and helping to make this event such a success. I would
also like to thank everyone who participated for your support and I hope you had a great time!
The children in the ECEC have been so busy! They had a great time celebrating Purim, with our own mini Purim carnival! They loved dressing up,
playing games and winning prizes! I was told, “it was the best day ever!”
Jenifer Friedman
ECEC Director
Early Childhood Education Center
Lindsey Aranson, daughter of Nancy and Rick Aranson
Drew Baker, Son of Sheri and Brian Baker
Riley Boehm, daughter of Jennifer and Todd Boehm
Ryan Bruckman, Son of Adrienne and Adam Bruckman
Joseph Chanin, son of Pamela and Eric Chanin
Matt Diamond, son of Dyann and Mitchell Diamond
Casey Gordon, daughter of Laura and Barry Gordon
Lindsey Gordon, daughter of Laura and Barry Gordon
Yael Greene, daughter of Deborah and Fred Greene
Jacob Janes, son of Beth and David Janes
Tobias Leventhal, son of Valerie Kassel Jr
Ryan Mermelstein, son of Sharon and Evan Mermelstein
Noah Pollack, son of Audrey and Matthew Pollack
Robert Scott, son of Julie and Robert Scott
Jacob Shippel, son of Robyn and David Shippel
Jason Weiner, son of Ellen and Robert Weiner
Confirmation
Friday, May 1 at 7:30 pm Mazel Tov to the confirmands and their families
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Youth Group
HOTTY (9-12th Grade)
In March the HOTTY teens “kidnapped” all of the 8th graders and inducted them into HOTTY! It was such a fun evening – we did mixers at temple and then headed out for our own version of Amazing Race. We went to SkyZone for a dodgeball tournament then to CiCi’s for dinner. Our final challenge of the night was a cupcake war at temple. 8th graders –we’re so glad to have you as part of HOTTY now!
Next up is our HOTTY elections and Screen on the Green on April 18th. If you are planning on running for HOTTY Board for next year make sure to get your letters of interest in on time. Then, come out on April 18th so we can vote for our new board members. And don’t miss our huge blow-up screen outside by the chapel. Watch your email and Facebook for details.
April 24-26th is NFTY-SAR Spring Kallah in Charlotte, NC. It’s not too late to sign up. Register at: http://www.nfty.org/sar/.
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)
The 7th & 8th graders had an amazing time at NFTY-SAR’s Hatikvah Kallah in March. We had over 15 JYG’ers attend this fun weekend. They are hooked on NFTY and will definite-ly be back for more next year.
Save-the-date for our final JYG event of the year on May 17th. We are having a pool party! More details will be coming soon. And, 6th graders – you are all invited to join us for this event.
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 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: April 1 - HOTTY Leadership Boot Camp
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 - OSCARS PARTY
JYG - MAD SCIENCE
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
Bonim & Gesher
Havdalah Under the Stars
April 18th at 6 pm
Families, bring your dairy picnic dinner.
Dessert will be provided.
The kids will play while Rabbi Greene meets
with parents to discuss Jewish Parenting topics.
We will then finish with
Havdalah under the stars.
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B’nai Mitzvah
Reid Dobbins will be called to the Torah as a Bar Mitzvah on April 18, 2015. He is the son of Kristopher and Paige
Dobbins and brother to Paxton Dobbins. He is the Grandson of Barbara and Troy Dobbins and Anita Rosenau Hellman.
Reid attends Mabry Middle school where he is an honor student. He enjoys playing football and lacrosse.
Rachel Lyndsi Steuer will be called to the Torah as a Bat Mitzvah on April 25, 2015. Rachel is the daughter of
Cindy and Howard Steuer of Marietta, Georgia, and the younger sister to Samantha and Melissa. She is the
Granddaughter to Iris and Arnold Steuer of Long Island New York, and Jerry Weiner of Boynton Beach Florida. She
is in the seventh grade at Dodgen Middle School. Rachel is involved in cheerleading and competitive dancing outside
of school.. Rachel’s Mitzvah Project includes volunteering at her local Elementary School with the Special Needs
children. Rachel is dedicating her special weekend to her Nana, Rita Weiner.
Matthew Aaron Jacobson will be called to the Torah as a Bar Mitzvah on April 25, 2015. He is the son of Debbie
and Jared Jacobson and older brother to Zachary Jacobson. He is the grandson of Emily Wilner of Marietta,
Georgia. Matthew is a 7th grader at St. Francis Middle School where he is an honor student and plays on the
school tennis team. He also has been playing tackle Football for the Junior Knights of Centennial High School since
4th grade and is looking forward to playing high school football. In his free time, he likes to spend time with his
friends and play on his X Box and is looking forward to going back to 6 Points Sports Academy for his 4 th summer.
College Connection
Forty-three lucky college students are about to receive a care package
sent on behalf of the Temple through the college connection commit-
tee. We want them to know they’re being thought of while they’re
away from home. Included in the packages are items such as Haman-
tashen (to coincide with the upcoming Purim holiday), gum, school
supplies, candy, popcorn, coffee and cocoa packets.
None of this could be possible without the help from our gracious
volunteers Beth Kess, Julie Scott and Nan Janis. Thank you so much
as we couldn’t do this without you!
The committee would also like to thank Rabbi Greene for finding
time to prepare a letter of his words of wisdom to be included in the
packages. I’m sure the students really appreciate his doing so. Also,
a huge thanks to the office staff Becky Sullivan, Lisa Singer and
Michelle Leder. They make our job so much easier and help us with
so many of the details.
It is so important to keep our students connected to the Jewish com-
munity. We would like to go beyond the mailings. If you have any
suggestions on how this could be accomplished please let us know.
We’d also appreciate any small items that could be donated to future
packages. Please contact us if you’re interested in making such a
donation.
TBT College Connection Committee
Lynda Bennett ([email protected] )
Ginger Glazer ([email protected] )
SAVE THE DATE
Shavuot Celebration
Family Potluck Dairy Dinner followed by a Multi-Generational Shavuot Service
Saturday, May 23 beginning at 6 pm
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Fundraising News
Andy and Julie Aaronson
Jonathan and Allison Agin
Barry and Shari Alhadeff
Pam Alterman
Steven and Teri Astren
Brian and Sheri Baker
Steven and Sheila Barid
Dale and Wendy Bearman
Jonathan and Barbara Berger
Leonard Berger
Harris and Suellen Bergman
Michael and Jeannine Bernstein
Jerry Bilsky and Judy Tolkan
Peter Birnbaum
David and Robin Bledsoe
Todd and Jennifer Boehm
Michael and Heather Braun
Adam and Adrienne Bruckman
Jamie Burak
Paul and Cherie Cervasio
Lois Clymin
David and Roberta Coad
Michael D. and Lisa R. Cohen
Michael and Marlene Cohn
Steve and Arlene Cohn
Community Foundation for Palm
Beach and Martin Counties
Mark and Stephanie Craig
Renee Davis
Gordon and Hollis Decker
Craig and Susan Derene
Mitchell and Dyann Diamond
Kristopher and Paige Dobbins
Joseph and Waynah Dunn
Rodney and Erika Eberhardt
Audrey Eisen
Alan and Pam Epstein
Elliot and Donna Feller
Steven and Amy Fine
Rory and Jenifer Friedman
Steve and RoseAnn Gerson
Ed and Cindy Getty
Arthur Gittelman and Marcia Pearl
Cary Goldenthal and Lori Shapiro
Neil and Jennifer Goldstein
Robert and Cindy Goldstein
Harlan & Ivie Graiser
Rabbi Fred and Deborah Greene
Anne Grossman
Burton and Sara Grossman
Andrew and Karen Gutman
Scott and Nancy Harris
Peter and Tracy Hartog
Yitzhak and Ronit Hermoni
David and Ellen Herold
Mitchell and Julie Hilsen
Jamie and Katie Jaffe
David and Beth Janes
Peter and Sharon Jedel
Daniel and Stephanie Joseph
Morris and Anna Kagan
Doug and Donna Kallman
Cantor Nancy Kassel
Valerie Kassel Jr
Howard and Linda Katz
Jerry and Marcy Kaufman
Sharon Khoury
Jared and Rachel King
Jeff and Cindy Klein
Marc and Deborah Klein
Peter Klokow and Ellen Frank
Stanley and Bobbie Kopkin
Steven and Helen Kraus
Ned and Lisa Kreiss
Robert and Karen Kremer Kenneth Lawler Jr and Ginger Glazer
Fred and Patricia Landsberg
Melvin and Vivian Lapes
Scott and Sheryl Lasky
Hal and Jill Leitman
Ron and Lindsay Levin
Ronald and Jennifer Levine
Emily Lewit
Gary and Michal Loventhal
William and Rita Loventhal
Hadley and Lisa Lowy
Gilbert and Ellen Ludwig
Murray and Sonia Lynn
Joel and Aviva Margolies
Jonathan and Joan Marks
Jason and Maggie McAuliffe
David McClung
Thomas and Marsha McMurrain
Howard and Helaine Medoff
Gary and Peggy Mendelson
Ric and Barrie Mershon
Martin and Charlene Milstein
Ilene Monat
Mark and Jennifer Mosbacher
Robert Moss
Jay and Anita Myer
Robert and Marcy Nader
Bernie and Gail Natter
North Georgia Pain Clinic, PC
Ryan and Rachel Palazzo
Larry and Jackie Pepper
Gary and Sheyla Peterson
Jason and Melanie Pickett
Shirley Plotkin
Scott and Rhonda Povlot
Marla Ramaglia
Joel and Valerie Rapowitz
Herbert and Bunny Renkin
Betty Rickles
Robert and Ellen Rickles
Barry & Robin Riegelhaupt
Howard & Barbara Rosenberg
Joel and Judy Rosenberg
Harvey and Natine Rosenzweig
Irving and Doris Rosing
Paul and Julie Rubin
Tod and Leslie Rubin
Mark and Gail Rudel
Andrew and Barbara Sacks
Robert and Donna Schacher
Joel and Kathleen Schoenblum
Gary and Debra Schwartz
William and Terry Schwartz
Rhonda Schweber
Sanford and Gail Seidman
Ira and Brenda Share
Stacy and Alicia Sher
Walter and Esther Shultz
Carol Shutzberg
David and Elisa Siegel
Sandy and Nancy Simon
Lawrence and Anne Skal
Kenneth and Helene Skolky
Sharon Snowiss
Stuart and Frances Solomon
Howard and Cynthia Steinberg
Steven and Linda Steinberg
Aaron and Sheila Stieglitz
Mathew and Dani Stordy
Barry & Denise Straus
Ronald and Leslie Swichkow
Donald and Marilyn Tam
Rosalind Taranto
Lloyd and Gail Tate
Steven and Abbe Tobin
David & Christine Toltzis Bruce and Mariann Mamberg Turiansky
Mark and Sally Vosk
Bruce and Carol Waldman
Bruce and Bonnie Walkes
June Wallach
Ronald and Sheri Weiner
Clifford and Loretta Weiss
Mark and Debbie Weiss Douglas Wexler and Jane Greenberger
Bram and Dana Wieskopf
Jeff Willard and Steve Mahan Mark Williams and Michelle Easton
Thomas and Susan Williams
Todd and Rachel Wilson
Scott and Susan Wynne
Andrew and Ilana Zalkin
Ruth Zeidman
Seth and Ellen Zimmer
(donations received through February 2015)
Shalom from the Fundraising Committee!
As we continue to climb our way towards reaching our goal of $100,000 for this year's Annual Campaign, I
want to thank everyone for their support and hard work that went into creating a wonderful evening for
everyone who attended the 2nd Chance Prom and Auction. The event was extremely successful and raised
over $13,000 for TBT programs.
All TBT event, were social or spiritually themed take hard work and preparation from volunteers like you
and me. Providing these events to our community is always a challenge but when we work together, it
breathes success and provides for our future.
We are starting to gear up for next year's committee and have some exciting plans ahead. You don't need to
be a salesperson to be part of the Fundraising Committee. You need to desire to provide support and build
for the future of TBT. If you'd like to join the committee or have any questions about TBT Fundraising
efforts, feel free to ping me at jlagin1@gmail com. This is a rewarding way to help support our TBT fami-
ly.
Happy Pesach!
Jonathan Agin, TBT Fundraising Chairman
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News and Happenings from Temple Beth Tikvah
April 2015 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1 7:00 pm
HOTTY - Leadership
Boot Camp
2 3 PASSOVER BEGINS
1st Night Seder -
TBT Offices Close
at Noon No ECEC
5:00 pm
Shabbat
Service
4 PASSOVER 10:00 am Shabbat Service 6:00 pm Second Night Community
Passover Seder
5 PASSOVER No Religious School
6 PASSOVER
Cobb & Fulton Spring
Break - No ECEC No Religious School 7:15 pm
Families Anonymous
7 PASSOVER
Cobb & Fulton Spring
Break - No ECEC No Religious School 9:30 am Tai Chi
8 PASSOVER
Cobb & Fulton Spring
Break - No ECEC
9 PASSOVER
Cobb & Fulton Spring
Break - No ECEC
10 PASSOVER
Cobb & Fulton Spring
Break - No ECEC TBT Offices Closed 10:00 am Passover Service and Yizkor 8:00 pm
Shabbat Service
11 PASSOVER
10:00 am Shabbat Service
12 No Religious School
13
12:00 pm Senior Luncheon 6:45 pm
Kesher/Confirmation /Kivunim 7:15 pm
Families Anonymous
14
9:30 am Tai Chi 5:00 pm
Religious School 7:00 pm
Board of Ed Meeting
15
6:30 pm
HOTTY - Board
Meeting
16 YOM HASHOAH 17 9:45 am ECEC Family Shabbat 11:45 am - 1:00 pm The Introduction to
the Talmud that
You've Been Waiting
For! 6:00 pm
ATID Dinner 8:00 pm
Shabbat Service
18
9:00 am Bagels, Learning &
Torah 10:00 am Shabbat Service - Dobbins Bar
Mitzvah 4:30 pm HOTTY - Elections
& Screen on the
Green 6:00 pm
Bonim / Gesher -
Havdalah Under
the Stars 19
9:30 am Religious School 9:30 am Religious School Yom
Ha'Shoah / Yom
Hazikaron Assembly 12:00 pm Club 5/6 Event
20
6:30 pm
Kesher Teen/Parent
Dinner & Class -
LAST NIGHT 6:45 pm
Confirmation & Kivunim 7:15 pm
Families Anonymous
21
9:30 am Tai Chi 5:00 pm
RelIgious School 7:30 pm Board of Trustees
Meeting
22 YOM HAZIKARON 23 YOM HA'ATZMAUT
7:00 pm
Breast Cancer
Support Group 7:00 pm Women's
Study - From Sarah
to Savannah: Leader-
ship Lessons from our
Ancestral Mothers
24
NFTY Spring Kallah 6:00 pm
Oneg 6:30 pm
Shabbat Service w/
Shabbat Experience
25
NFTY Spring Kallah
9:00 am Bagels, Learning &
Torah 10:00 am Shabbat Service Steuer/Jacobson
B'nai Mitzvah 6:00 pm
Bourbon, BBQ
& Brotherhood
26
NFTY Spring Kallah 9:30 am Religious School 9:30 am Religious School Yom
Ha'atzmaut Assembly 9:30 am Sisterhood-Mah Jongg
27 6:45 pm
Confirmation & Kivunim -
LAST NIGHT 7:15 pm
Families Anonymous
28
9:30 am - 10:30 am Tai Chi 5:00 pm
Religious School
Last Tuesday 7:30 pm Officers Meeting
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News and Happenings from Temple Beth Tikvah
TBT Seniors Luncheon
Monday, April 13 at 12 PM
Mary Lou Austin,
CEO of USO of Georgia,
will be our speaker
RSVP to Natine at [email protected]
What's a Chavurah Like? A Longtime Member Shares
Her View by Ivie Graiser
Being in a chavurah helps my family feel like we are part of an
extended TBT family. We have been members of ours for almost
20 years, and we see someone from our chavurah almost every
time we come to services.
Being part of such a group gives us a special, warm feeling of truly
belonging. We started out as the "young family chavurah". We
watched all of our young children grow and become bar or bat
mitzvahs. We shared in each other's simchas and life cycle events,
celebrating with each other and supporting each other through the
highs, the lows, the deaths, and the times of joy. It is a truly
rewarding experience, and I urge every member of the TBT
community to try it!
Sound interesting? New groups are forming now!
What's a Chavurah?
It's a group of people who share common interests and meet
regularly to celebrate Jewish holidays, share simchas, attend TBT
events, and participate in any activities that interest them. Being
part of a Chavurah can enhance your experience at TBT by helping
you develop a strong sense of community and deeper connections
within the congregation.
Happy Spring to you!
Sisterhood welcomes the
new friendships and com-
radeship blossoming this
year as participation and
volunteerism have grown so nicely! March saw a great turn out
for Mah Jongg; a big thank you to Leslie Swichkow for organizing
this great social event. Our women’s community outreach pro-
ject, Knit and Nosh, was also so successful, and a big thank you
nod goes to Terry Carasick and teacher Amy Glass. This continu-
ing project will make knitted and crocheted scarves for homeless
men and women in the metro Atlanta area. We hope to make at
least 25 scarves by next December for distribution. Please watch
for more “get togethers ” to continue our creative community
outreach project. If you are interested in teaching newcomers to
the world of basic knitting and crocheting, please let us know.
Please join us for our next Mah Jongg, Sunday, April 26, 9:30 am -
11:30 am in the social hall. We have had a great response and
welcome all new players. Teachers are always needed and greatly
appreciated. Just let us know if you are able to teach at this fun
social morning.
In addition, be on the lookout for our end of the year social
gathering, planned for early May. What a great way to end our
spring season before summer arrives. Also, if you are interested
in chairing or co-chairing a Sisterhood subcommittee next fall,
please let us know. We look forward to new ideas and new folks
to our Sisterhood Committee.
Robin Bledsoe Sisterhood 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.
How do I join a Chavurah? Just fill out the application and we'll help
you find like-minded families or individuals to form a group. Drop by the
TBT office to pick one up, or visithttp://www.bethtikvah.com/community/
chavurot to download.
Questions? Please contact Dalia Faupel at [email protected]
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Thank you to Robin Bledsoe,
Cherie Cervasio, Laura DeRiemer,
Marcy Kaufman , Jill Leitman,
Marsha Mathis, Gail Neder,
Meredith Paulin, Leslie Swichkow,
Nina York and Ilana Zalkin who
came together to bake 600
Hamentashen for the Purim
Carnival.
Thank you to our grillers
extraordinaire Peter Hartog,
Mark Greenspan, Mark Mosbacher,
Bart Schwartz, Bart Segal,
Eric Smolin and Terry Stein who
braved the rain from the sky and the
heat from the gill so we could all
eat!
Thank you also to all of the
volunteers who showed up to help
Saturday night and all day Sunday.
Thankfully, there are too many of
you to name without leaving
someone off. Just know how much
we appreciate your help and
support!
Second Chance Prom
Purim Carnival 2015
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News and Happenings from Temple Beth Tikvah
Annual Campaign
Sandy and Nancy Simon in memory of Abe Berney
Ronald and Leslie Swichkow in memory of Charles Moore
Shirley Plotkin in memory of Saul Plotkin
Cantor Kassel’s Discretionary Fund
Robert and Adele Toltzis in memory of Joe Zeidman
Ruth Zeidman in memory of beloved husband,
Joseph Zeidman
Ilene Monat in memory of Scott Monat
Scott and Marci Weiss in memory of Marilyn Weiss
Scott and Susan Wynne in honor of Anna Wynne becoming
a Bat Mitzvah
Doug & Donna Kallman wishing Mazel Tov to
Cantor Kassel on being named the American Conference
of Cantors Volunteer of the Month!
Ted and Melanie Nathan in honor of Morgan's Bar Mitzvah
Walter and Esther Shultz in appreciation for helping Izaac
prepare for his Bar Mitzvah
Steven and Helen Kraus in memory of Jerome Oxman
Shirley Plotkin in memory of Philip Plotkin
Caring/Kehillat Chesed Fund
Steven & Linda Steinberg in memory of Anita Seidman
James & Lois Shaevel in honor of Izaac Shultz becoming a
Bar Mitzvah
Richard Mindel and Barbara Bogartz in honor of
Izaac Shultz's Bar Mitzvah
Ronald and Leslie Swichkow in memory of Louise Herndon
Sherwin and Judee Levinson in memory of Joseph Aronow
Ruth Zeidman in memory of Mae Gaber
Walter and Esther Shultz in honor of Debbie Brateman
Gordon and Hollis Decker in memory of Harriet Decker Levi
Melvyn and Vivian Lapes in honor of Izaac Shultz
becoming a Bar Mitzvah
Betty Rickles in memory of Irwin Rickles
General Fund
Phyllis Madans in memory of Judy Grosswald
Jonathan and Ashley Maloy in honor of babynaming
Dale and Bob Israel in memory of Anita Seidman
Cary Goldenthal and Lori Shapiro in memory of
Louise Herndon
Melvyn and Vivian Lapes in memory of Bea Lapes
Marvin and Dana Mermelstein in honor of
Ilana Jaye Mermelstein becoming a Bat Mitzvah
Shirley Crawford
Bob Bachrach in honor of the conversion of
Richard Quintana
Jim and Renee Berman in memory of Faye Sackler
David and Bonnie Sandfelder
Michael Zalkin Memorial Library Fund
Robert and Ellen Rickles in memory of Irwin Rickles
Joshua and Debbie Sinsley in memory of Judy Naftolin
Prayerbook Fund
Mark and Sally Vosk in memory of Melvin Haber
Addie Myers in memory of Mason H. Myers
Rabbi Greene’s Discretionary Fund
Michael and Wanda Cohen in memory of Morris Cohen
Howard and Cynthia Steinberg in memory of
Regina Karmel
Tom and Patti Seibold in memory of Maxine Gelb Kurtz
Jerome and Margie Cohen in memory of Meyer Friedman
Mike and Kathy Levin in appreciation of the prayers and
support of Rabbi Greene and the TBT community
Hilda Ortiz in memory of Mrs. Hilda Maria Ortiz
Scott and Susan Wynne in memory of Anna Wynne
becoming a Bat Mitzvah
Ted and Melanie Nathan in honor of Morgan's Bar Mitzvah
Families Anonymous
Walter and Esther Shultz in appreciation for helping Izaac
prepare for his Bar Mitzvah
June Wallach in memory of Max Hertzberg
David and Bonnie Sandfelder
Rabbi Shuval-Weiner’s Discretionary Fund
Steve and RoseAnn Gerson with best wishes for a speedy
recovery to Dale Bearman
Rabbi Tam’s Discretionary Fund
Renee Davis in honor of the Bar Mitzvah of Izaac Shultz
Steve and RoseAnn Gerson in memory of Moses Reiber
and with prayers for a speedy recovery to
Rose Reichbach, mother of Hedva Wiener
Religious School Fund
Terri Cohen in memory of Ethel Young
Terri Cohen in memory of Mel Haskins
Julian and Deborah Isakow in memory of Bernie Bickwit
Fred and Patricia Landsberg in memory of Solomon Turkel
Religious School Scholarship Fund
Burton and Sara Grossman in memory of Harold Grossman
Shalach Manot Fund
Ruth Zeidman thanking all TBT friends for Purim greetings
Tikkun Olam Fund
Aaron and Sheila Stieglitz in memory of Mollie Krigsner
Torah Fund
Walter and Esther Shultz in memory of Louise Herndon
Gilbert and Ellen Ludwig in memory of Elsie Stern
Youth Group Fund
Jeffrey and Amy Fain in memory of Stanley Fain
(donations received through 3/18)
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:
Louise Herndon
Mother of Sam Herndon
Charles Ronald Moore
Brother-in-law of Steve Mahan
Sarah Saida
Mother of Hagit Beecham
Miriam Belger
Mother of Susan Scheinfeld
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
Leslie Swichkow
Marsha Mathis
Roberta Goldman
Audrey Gordon
Mazal Tov to Sam Marks
for being selected as the next
recipient of the Harvey
Rubin Scholarship Award of
the Marcus JCC of Atlanta.
The Scholarship is a merit-based scholarship award
that recognizes the outstanding leadership of a high
school senior in the Marcus Jewish Community Center
of Atlanta and the Atlanta Jewish community.
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, April 23 at 7:00 PM
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.
Spring Bargainata Sale!
PREVIEW NIGHT- Thursday, April 23, from 7:00pm-10:00pm
$25 prepaid by April, 22 or $35 at door on Thursday night
Friday, April 24 from 11:00am-7:30pm FREE
Sunday, April 26 from 11:00am-5:00pm FREE
Hilderbrand Court Shopping Center
6125 Roswell Rd. Atlanta, 30328
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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
