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August 2014 • Volume 28 • Issue 7 A Reform Congregation Embracing Our Jewish Tradition
News & Happenings from Temple Beth Tikvah
Now there is a whole new way
to stay connected to the
Jewish Community
See page 11 for details
Blue Jean Shabbat
Friday, August 15th
6:30 PM Cookout
7:30 PM Shabbat Service* in the outdoor
Alterman Chapel with
“camp style” music
Open Door Shabbat
Friday, August 22nd
7:15 PM Wine and Cheese Reception
for Prospective Members
8:00 PM Shabbat Service*
(oneg to follow)
Upcoming Prospective
Member Events
Prospective & New Member**
Brunch
Sunday, August 24th
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM - Join us
for brunch and learn more about
our Religious School, Early Childhood
Education Center and our many worship and
social opportunities. Bring the kids!
*Babysitting available by reservation
** New Members since January 2014
If you have friends or family seeking a new
spiritual home, please call the office and we
will send them information on these events.
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News & Happenings from Temple Beth Tikvah
Adult Learning Opportunities
I am a believer that we all have a desire to
continue our own growth as human beings, to
make our personal journeys meaningful. But I also
see that we are pulled in many directions that
often distract us from the experiences we would like to have.
I would like to encourage you this year to try something that
perhaps will be new. The idea of a “class” doesn’t really describe
what it is that we do when we offer our adult learning
opportunities. When I think of a class, I think of a school setting
where information is being shared and we take the data.
Our adult learning “classes” are really opportunities to have our
own encounters with our own faith tradition’s ideas and values.
We meet others within our community to become familiar with
traditions, to learn about ideas from texts, but ultimately, they are
challenges to be better, to do better, and to be inspired to try
harder.
I love learning together because there is an intimacy that we can
get with other people that draws us closer to one another. And
yes, it draws many of us closer to God. As Rabbi Chananya ben
Teradyon teaches: “When two sit together and exchange words of
Torah, then the Divine Presence dwells with them.” (Pirkei Avot
3:2) It isn’t just about the learning that brings God’s Presence
closer… it is the sharing, it is the openness to new ideas, it is the
closeness we can have with another person to help us grow.
When we engage in real relationships that aren’t hierarchical, but
communal, then we invite God to be a part of them. That has
always moved me when I teach… because I receive at least as
much as I give from those who are learners with me.
So here is the pitch… Try it. Let us know if you’d like to attend
a class by sending an email to [email protected]. We have an
abundance of opportunities. Here are just a few:
Monday, August 4 at 7:30 pm
Join me in the Library to mark Tisha B’av, the 9th Day of Av,
which marks the Destruction of the First and Second Holy
Temples in Jerusalem. We will explore its meaning in Jewish
history and its meaning for Reform Jews today.
Thursday, August 21 at 7:30 pm
I will be leading a session on “Preparing Your Hearts for the
Days of Awe.” What do we need to do to show up on Rosh
Hashanah ready for atonement and healing?
Sundays, August 24 and September 14 at 10:00 am
Let's explore the Days of Awe together! We will have a book
discussion about the book: This Is Real and You Are Completely
Unprepared: The Days of Awe as a Journey of Transformation by
Alan Lew. From Tisha B'Av to Rosh Hashana to Yom Kippur to
Sukkot, we will journey together and emerge fresh and whole
again. Meeting dates: 8/24 (Chapters 1-5) from 10-11:30a m in
the TBT Library; and 9/14 (Chapters 6-10) from 10 -11:30 am at
the Coleman Village Starbucks at 930 Marietta Hwy.
Our discussion leader will be Cindy Getty. This book is available
from Amazon as a hardcover or on Kindle. For more information
or with questions contact Cindy at [email protected]
September 20 at 9:00 pm – Selichot are “penitential
prayers” (prayers asking for forgiveness). We call the Saturday
night prior to Rosh Hashanah Selichot as a special day. Before
our brief, late night service that includes changing the covers of
our Torah scrolls, we learn about the themes of the Days of Awe
– why are they so holy, ideas of teshuvah/turning and acts of
atonement, and prepare our hearts for the Days of Awe later that
week.
New: On Yom Kippur, after the Late Service (of our Morning
Services), we will have a conversation on Forgiveness with a
very special panel. Cindy Getty will be moderating and
participating, so will Rick Winer, a psychiatrist and our Gabbai.
More to be confirmed. Watch for details.
What else is in store? We are planning to continue our
partnership with the The Florence Melton School of Adult Jewish
Learning through the Brill Institute at the MJCCA (Monday
nights). We are organizing our Women’s Study Group that will
meet monthly. Rabbi Donald Tam, our Rabbi Emeritus, Cantor
Kassel and I will be announcing our classes shortly. We owe
great thanks to Cindy Getty, our chair of adult education, for
putting all of these pieces together. You can contact Cindy
directly with any question or if you would like to get involved at
May this year not only be a great year of learning, but one where
we permit ourselves to return to our truest Selves – seekers who
are journeying towards truth, contentment and meaning.
Rabbi Fred Greene
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News & Happenings from Temple Beth Tikvah
Notes from Cantor Kassel
There are times when certain topics tend to surface around you for a period of time, and perhaps that is a sign to pay
attention.
Back in June I had the opportunity to share words at Erev Shabbat services – about the protest against commence-
ment speakers and the controversy surrounding a particular opera (“The Death of Klinghoffer”) whose subject mat-
ter could potentially be perceived as anti-Semitic. In both areas, there was an underlying theme of keeping an open
mind to the perceptions and understandings of ‘others’, all the more so when those understandings differ from those of your own.
In Pirkei Avot 5:17 (from the Mishna) we are taught:
An argument (machlochet) which is for the sake of Heaven, its end will endure, but one that is not for the sake of
Heaven, its end will not endure. What is an argument for the sake of Heaven? The arguments of Hillel and Shammai.
And one that is not for the sake of Heaven? The arguments of Korach and his company.
Both Hillel and Shammai lived during the reign of King Herod (37-4 BCE) which was an oppressive period in Jewish history be-
cause of the Roman occupation of Palestine. Shammai tended to be more strict with his interpretation of Jewish law and Hillel tend-
ed to be more liberal. The Rabbis of the Talmud generally sided with the rulings of the School of Hillel, but the Sages believed that
both views were valid.
When asking ourselves whether or not our own arguments are for the sake of Heaven, we have to take a closer look at our motives:
are they in pursuit of an enduring truth (as we understand it) or in pursuit of some temporal power? Admittedly, this is not always an
easy question to answer.
As we head back into a new school year….. which corresponds to the most active months at Temple Beth Tikvah, may we be cou-
rageous enough to more honestly examine the motives behind our goals and more carefully consider the sphere’s of influence in our
paths. May we open our eyes and hearts to learn from one another even when our respective experiences lead us to different under-
standings and conclusions.
B’Shalom,
Cantor Nancy Kassel
We are just around the corner from beginning the new religious school year. The first day of Sunday school will be September 7th.
This summer has truly flown by and we have been very busy planning for the new school year. We have registered students, ordered
books and classroom supplies and planned special activities. Our teachers have worked on lesson planning along with other aspects
of preparing for the beginning of school.
The religious school wing has new floors in the lobby and office area. There are lots of freshly painted halls and classrooms. Our
media center has been updated with new computers and furniture.
We have about 93% of our previous students already registered. Thank you to those families who have sent your registration forms
and tuition in thus far. Getting your forms in early helps us immensely in the planning process. If you have not sent your registra-
tion form and tuition to the office, please do so promptly. This is the only way we can make sure your child will be placed in his/her
appropriate class and have the necessary books on the first day of school.
Open house for 3rd – 6th grade will take place on Tuesday, September 23rd. Open House for K – 2nd and 7th grades will take
place on Sunday, September 28th.
A note to our parents of post B’nai Mitzvah age children (8th through 12th), please remember to enroll your child in our Kesher,
Confirmation and Kivuinim programs. These programs are a continuation of your child’s Jewish education after their seventh
grade year. The forms are available on our website (www.bethtikvah.com). Your post B’nai Mitzvah children are also eligible to
become Madrichim (Teacher Aides) this year. If they are interested please call the religious school office at 770-642-4168 to
discuss.
Have a wonderful and relaxing rest of the summer. We are looking forward to seeing all of our students’ smiling faces in
September.
Shalom,
Hassia Levin
Educator’s Message
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News and Happenings from Temple Beth Tikvah
With the New Year just around the corner, I wanted to share with
you some of the pros and cons of synagogue membership. For
me, this says it all. It convincingly states the importance of
synagogue affiliation. Yes, I am biased on this topic and I
suspect you may be tired of hearing me talk about it. One of the
fixed items in our household budget has always been synagogue
membership even when we were younger and struggling to make
ends meet. We no longer need it for religious school education
or B’nai Mitzvah tutoring. So, why is synagogue membership
still important to my family?
Let me count the pros…
1. I have a Rabbi and Cantor on call should I need them.
I like knowing that if I have a big decision to make,
there’s someone grounded in the tradition with whom I
can talk it through. I like knowing that if something bad
happens, especially if it’s unexpected, all members of
my family will be free to call on the clergy for support
and guidance. I don’t want to be looking for a Rabbi
during a crisis in my life. And, at that time, I want
someone I KNOW to be there for me.
2. I have a community. I don’t love everything about
our community, or everyone in our community, but it is
MY community, people who know who I am and with
whom I navigate life. If I am looking for a plumber, or
a doctor, or a real estate agent, everyone has a
recommendation. If I have something to celebrate, they
will care. If something bad happens, they’ll care. I am
not anonymous here.
3. I benefit from Kehillat Chesed, our Caring
Community. When my mother-in- law died, we
received calls, letters and a lovely book to help us
through this difficult time. There were plenty of
congregants there to make a minyan at our Shiva
service.
4. I have somewhere to develop and use my talents as a
volunteer. This goes for small stuff, like bringing food
to potlucks, and to larger things as well. I could sing in
the choir IF only I could sing. I do get some
appreciation for the things I do from time to time, and
that’s nice too. I also learn about Social Action
opportunities, and have a ready-made group of people
with whom to pursue those.
5. I have a minyan with whom to pray. Jews engage in
private prayer, but there are some kinds of prayer for
which we need a minyan of at least 10 Jewish adults. I
have felt enormous strength from having my community
around me when I pray.
6. I have people with whom to learn.
There is no substitute for a community
when doing Jewish learning: it just
does not work alone. I have a
committee that provides these
opportunities for me so that I just
choose what I like and show up.
7. I know that by supporting this synagogue, I am
contributing to the future of Judaism in my area. Even
though my kids are grown, other children will be
learning about Judaism at our synagogue. Couples will
get married. Funerals will be held. Celebrations will
happen, holidays will be observed. Last, but far from
least: By being a part of a synagogue, I keep Judaism
going.
Now for the cons of synagogue membership:
Yes, it costs money. Everything worth having does.
Having that Rabbi and Cantor on call, staffing the
office, and maintaining a building all cost a lot of
money.
As I said, not everyone at my synagogue is my best
friend. Sometimes there is conflict. There might be
a few people who drive me a little nuts. To be fair, I
probably drive them a little nuts, too. Just ask
Leslie.
Yes, I am asked to volunteer and give money. I am free
to say no if I am unable to do something or it just
doesn’t move me.
I don’t agree with the way everything is done by the
synagogue. I get to state my opinion, but majority
rules. My opinion might count a little more since I
actively participate in the Board discussions – that’s
my choice.
Paying your Nadiv Lev commitment dues is just the
beginning. To really get the full benefit of
synagogue membership, you need to invest time
and heart. Synagogue membership is not cheap. It
costs money, time and heart. Sometimes it is
aggravating. But for me, for my family, it is totally
worth it. It keeps me centered.
I hope you feel the same. We are very grateful that you have
chosen Temple Beth Tikvah as your spiritual home. We
appreciate your generous support and commitment. Thank
YOU for being a part of our community and may we continue to
share in the opportunity of supporting our synagogue
TOGETHER.
L’Shalom
Ron Swichkow
Why Is Synagogue Membership Important?
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It happens every year. Sometimes early in August, sometimes later in August. But it happens. Teachers prepare and
prepare, and it comes and goes really quickly. Parents are excited, children are nervous and classrooms are ready. It’s
the first day of school. And although we do it every year, each year it is a new experience.
In preschool, the first day of school can bring out an array of emotions. Parents are excited that their “baby” is growing
up and able to experience school, but are also nervous that their “baby” is growing up and able to experience school!
Children are apprehensive and scared, but also intrigued by all of the new experiences they see. And teachers….well,
teachers are filled with every emotion possible!
To make the first day of preschool a little easier on all involved, here are a few suggestions:
Meet the teacher: If possible, take your child to a Meet the Teacher program or Open House and let her play
on the playground before school starts.
Play dates: Try to enroll her in a class where she already knows some of the other children. If that’s not
possible, ask if you can have the class list before your child starts school. You could offer to make your
email available to the other parents so that you can arrange a play date before school begins. Perhaps
several play dates can be arranged or you will meet someone who would like to exchange play time.
Don’t be shy. The children will benefit from seeing a friendly face the first day of class.
Practice separation: Leave your child with others for short lengths of time so that they know you will return.
Backpack and lunchbox: Before school starts, help her be excited about starting school by empowering her
to pick out a backpack. If she is staying all day, she’ll need a lunchbox. Keep in mind everything you
have to fit in these items. In her backpack she may need pulls-ups, a special blankie or stuffed animal..
You may need to put an ice pack in her lunchbox. Fill it with food you know she already likes.
Independent skills: If your child is staying all day, ask her to help you prepare her lunch. She can stand next
to you on a stool while you give her choices such as grapes or raisins, Grape or Strawberry Jello, and
orange or apple juice. That way, she’ll feel like she has some control and will also begin to understand
what is really happening that day.
Focus on your child: Make the whole experience as fun as possible. Give your child your full attention on
the way to school. Phone calls can wait. Tell her stories about when you were a little girl and how much
you liked school. Sing songs. Try a spin-off version of “If you’re happy and you know it, clap your
hands”. Make it, “If you’re excited to go to school, clap your hands!” Be excited, smile a lot, and be
happy for her.
Communicate: Tell her it is okay to be afraid, but that there are always adults to help her and she can ask for
help anytime. Promise her that you will pick her up in a few hours or after a certain activity at school –
like when the teacher sings a certain song or reads the last book of the day.
Don’t linger: When it’s time for drop-off, keep your goodbyes short, sweet and simple. Take advantage of
carpool opportunities. Give her a quick hug, tell her how much you love her, and leave her in the hands
of the capable teacher. Even if she’s crying hysterically, she will likely only cry for a few minutes once
you’re out of sight. But if you linger, the crying will probably last longer.
Trust in the fact that your child is in good hands, and any crying or not wanting to go to school will soon taper off.
Remember that time is the key to building any good relationship! Be calm, supportive and positive and your child (and
you) will have a wonderful school year!
See you on August 18!
Jenifer Friedman
Early Childhood Education Center
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B’nai Mitzvah
News & Happenings from Temple Beth Tikvah
Ian Matthew Staviss will be called to the Torah as a Bar Mitzvah on August 9, 2014. Ian is the son of Susan & Richard, and
brother to Samantha. Ian is on the Principal’s Honor Roll at Simpson Middle School and is a first chair violist in the school orches-
tra. He expresses his creative side by building, designing and redesigning in Lego and Minecraft, and was invited to be in a high
school credited art class in 8th grade. Ian volunteers for the Family Promise program and the office at TBT. Ian is excited to be on
the men’s D-squad of the Atlanta Junior Rowing Association this coming fall. He is a good and caring friend and will always stand
up for those who are bullied. Ian is excited to become a Bar Mitzvah and share his celebration with family & friends.
Lily Anne Peters will be called to the Torah as a Bat Mitzvah on August 9, 2014. Lily is the daughter of Kimberly and Bradley
Peters, and sister to Emma and Molly. Lily Attends Dodgen Middle School , where she is a Principal’s honor roll student. She
enjoys dancing ballet at Dance Stop Studios, as well as playing the piano. Lily love to spend time with her friends here in the
Atlanta area and at her summer home at Camp Barney Medintz. Lily volunteer activities include, feeding the homeless at a local
shelter, visiting the elderly at a local nursing home, as well as helping out at Temple Beth Tikvah. Lily plans to volunteer again this
year at Ruach Atlanta Relay for Life to Benefit the American Cancer Society. Lily is looking forward to sharing her Bat Mitzvah
with her family, friends , and synagogue community.
Edward Vito Vitulli will be called to Torah as a Bar Mitzvah on August 16, 2014. He is the son of Anthony and Ellisa and the
brother to Elizabeth. His grandparents are Paul and Diane Genter. Edward is in the 8th grade at Dickerson Middle School where he
participates in the band. He also plays travel baseball for the East Side Heat. When he's not busy with baseball, he swims year round.
Spencer Mathew Berman will be called to the Torah as a Bar Mitzvah on August 23, 2014. Spencer is the son of Andrea and
Josh Berman and brother to Sammy and Austin. He is the grandson of Evelyn and Fredley Berman and Harriette and Mark Becker,
all of Aventura, Florida. He attends Dickerson Middle School and will be entering the 8th grade. Spencer is an avid baseball player
and plays on a year round travel team. He enjoys playing the trumpet as part of the jazz band at Dickerson. Spencer is looking
forward to this special day as he has learned quite a bit about family, faith and community through the many mitzvah projects he has
done in preparing to become a Bar Mitzvah.
Reece Weiner will be called to the Torah as a Bar Mitzvah on August 23, 2014. Reece is the son of Ellen and Robert Weiner
and brother to Jason. Reece is in the 8th grade at Hopewell Middle School where he participates in Spanish Club and the “WEB”
mentoring program. His hobbies include baseball and taekwondo. He also enjoys playing video games, all types of sports and
hanging out with friends. In the process of becoming Bar Mitzvah, Reece participated in various volunteer organizations including
the Miracle League baseball program.
Patti Tropauer will be called to the Torah as a Bat Mitzvah on August 30, 2014. Patti is the daughter of Mike and Debbie
Tropauer and the sister to Charlie and Ellie. She is the granddaughter of Linda Kappel, Steve and Ellen Kappel, and Eileen
Tropauer all of Atlanta, and of the late Alan and Patricia Tropauer. Patti is in the 7th grade at Crabapple Middle School where she is
an Honor Roll student. Patti loves soccer and plays for Roswell Santos.
Charlie Tropauer will be called to the Torah as a Bar Mitzvah on August 30, 2014. Charlie is the son of Mike and Debbie
Tropauer and the brother to Patti and Ellie. He is the grandson of Linda Kappel, Steve and Ellen Kappel, and Eileen Tropauer all of
Atlanta, and of the late Alan and Patricia Tropauer. Charlie is in the 7th grade at Crabapple Middle School where he is an Honor
Roll student. Charlie loves watching and playing soccer. He plays soccer for Roswell Santos.
Ellie Tropauer will be called to the Torah as a Bat Mitzvah on August 30, 2014. Ellie is the daughter of Mike and Debbie
Tropauer and the sister to Charlie and Patti. She is the granddaughter of Linda Kappel, Steve and Ellen Kappel, and Eileen Tropauer
all of Atlanta and of the late Alan and Patricia Tropauer. Ellie is in the 7th grade at Crabapple Middle School where she is a member
of the chorus. Ellie performs with the Roswell Showstoppers musical theater group and enjoys dancing and singing.
Morgan Pickett will be called to the Torah as a Bat Mitzvah on August 16, 2014. Morgan is the daughter of Jason and Melanie
Pickett and the sister of Garrett and Tessa. She will be in the 8th grade at Elkins Pointe Middle School where she participates in
Science Olympiad. She also plays soccer, is an avid reader, and continues on a path towards astrophysics.
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News and Happenings from Temple Beth Tikvah
LET’S EXPLORE THE DAYS OF AWE
TOGETHER!
Monday, August 4 at 7:30 pm in the oneg room – Join Rabbi Greene to mark Tisha B’av, the 9th Day of Av, which marks the
Destruction of the First and Second Holy Temples in Jerusalem. We will explore its meaning in Jewish history and its meaning for
Reform Jews today.
Thursday, August 21 at 7:30 pm in the library – Rabbi Greene will be leading a session on “Preparing Your Hearts for the Days of
Awe.” What do we need to do to show up on Rosh Hashanah ready for atonement and healing?
September 20 at 9:00 pm – Selichot are “penitential prayers” (prayers asking for forgiveness). We call the Saturday night prior to
Rosh Hashanah Selichot as a special day. Before our brief, late night service that includes changing the covers of our Torah scrolls,
we learn about the themes of the Days of Awe – why are they so holy, ideas of teshuvah/turning and acts of
atonement, and prepare our hearts for the Days of Awe later that week.
We will have a book discussion about the book: This Is Real and You Are Completely Unprepared: The Days
of Awe as a Journey of Transformation by Alan Lew. From Tisha B'Av to Rosh Hashana to Yom Kippur to
Sukkot, we will journey together and emerge fresh and whole again.
Sunday, August 24 from 10 am - 11:30 am in the library. Chapters 1-5
Sunday, September 14 from 10 am - 11:30 am at the Coleman Village Starbucks at 930 Marietta Highway in
Roswell. Chapters 6-10
Discussion leader: Cindy Getty. This book is available from Amazon as a hardcover or on Kindle. For more
information contact Cindy at [email protected]
Thank you to all our Family Promise volunteers!
You have once again outdone yourself by showing
up to prepare & serve meals, make beds, wash
sheets, sweep floors ... you name it! You have
made a difference in the lives of many and
provided an inspiring model of community service
to your children.
Our next host dates are August 24-31 —
the last session for 2014.
Sign up today at http://vols.pt/VfFMHn
Act fast - spots fill up quickly!
For details contact Jeanne Schultz at 678-938-1302.
Join the JYG Facebook Page (https://www.facebook.com/groups/TBT.JYG/) to stay up
-to-date on what's happening and to RSVP and help arrange carpools for events!
Want more info about HOTTY or JYG?
Contact Adam or Bobbee at: [email protected] or
(404) 228–2494.
Thank you for your responses
to our survey on 2nd Night
Seder! This seems to be
something that many of you
would like to attend at Temple
Beth Tikvah so...
Save the Date
and
look for more information
in future issues!
Second Night Seder
2015
Saturday
April 4, 2015
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News and Happenings from Temple Beth Tikvah
How to Transition to College
Your adult — yes, adult — child is off to college and on his or her
own probably for the first time. There are some things every 18-
year-old should know how to do: laundry, study without
prompting and ultimately take responsibility for him or herself.
Parents need to learn this too. It can be hard learning not to be a
crutch to lean on in every difficult situation.
This is especially true in the age of cell phones. It is so easy for
“Jill” to call or text you to ask what to do in any situation. But
which is more beneficial — to let her make her own decisions or
to make them for her?
Then there is the world of social media. When “Jon” is sitting at
his computer doing work, it is tempting to check out what others
are doing. So it’s important for him to learn how to organize
himself and manage his time amid all this technology.
Living in the dorm, “Anna” will learn there is a lot going on — all
of it way better than studying! If she doesn’t learn how to manage
her priorities, achieving success will be hard.
What can parents do? Encourage college-bound children to be
wise about their independence. Help them gain the skills they need
to succeed. Teach them self-reliance. And remember adjustment to
college takes time. Be patient. Things will fall into place!
For more information on Child & Adolescent Services – Tools for
Families, visit ytfl.org/families
Breast Cancer Survivor Group
for the Jewish Community
Come join our support group! The monthly support
group meetings are for all interested people who have
had cancer, who are going through treatment or
surgeries, and /or who have been recently diagnosed, as
well as for those who might have questions pertinent to
breast cancer.
Monthly meetings will resume in September
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.
JF&CS - Transitions
Memorial Plaques
Memorial plaques are a beautiful way to
honor the memory of a loved one. Your
loved one’s plaque will be lit up on the
anniversary of their passing and at Yizkor
services.
With the High Holy Days approaching, we
want to make sure we receive your order in
time.
The ordering deadline to receive
plaques in time for Yom Kippur
is August 6
The price of a plaque is $300. If you have
any questions or would like to order a
plaque, please contact Lisa in the synagogue
office at 770-642-0434 or send an email to
EXPERIENCE
Friday, September 5 at 6:30 PM
For children age 5
through 2nd grade...
...and their Parents!!
Parents can attend services in the sanctuary while their children are in
"CREATIVE JEWISH PROGRAMMING"
(children ages Pre-K thru 2nd grade)
NO COST BUT
RESERVATIONS REQUESTED
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News and Happenings from Temple Beth Tikvah
August TBT Happenings
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1
NO SERVICE AT TBT
TONIGHT Reform Movement
Shabbat 6:30 pm
at The Temple
2 Bagels, Learning &
Torah 9:00 am - 10:00
am in Oneg Room Shabbat Service
10:00 am - 12:00 pm in Sanctuary
3 4 Tishah B'Av Families Anonymous
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm in
Oneg Room Explore the Meaning
of Tisha B'av 7:30
pm - 8:30 pm in
Library
5 Tishah B'Av Tai Chi 9:30 am -
10:30 am in Oneg
Room
6 7 BOE Planning Meeting
7:30 pm - 8:30 pm in
RS Office
8
Shabbat Service 8:00
pm - 9:00 pm in
Sanctuary
9 Bagels, Learning &
Torah 9:00 am - 10:00
am in Oneg Room Shabbat Service -
Staviss Bar Mitzvah
10:00 am - 12:00 pm in Sanctuary Peters Bat Mitzvah
(Mincha service) 4:15
pm - 5:15 pm in
Alterman Chapel
10 Endowment Fund
Meeting 10:30 am -
11:30 am in RS Office
11 Families Anonymous
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm in
Oneg Room
12 Tai Chi 9:30 am -
10:30 am in Oneg
Room Choir Rehearsal 7:00
pm - 8:30 pm in
Sanctuary
13 Committee Chair
Meeting 7:15 pm -
9:30 pm in Social Hall
14 Ruach Relay for Life
Meeting 7:00 pm -
8:30 pm in Library
15 HOTTY Board Retreat ECEC Meet & Greet 10:00
am - 12:00 pm in RS Wing Membership - BBQ
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm in
Outside (or Social
Hall if raining) Camp Style Blue Jean
Shabbat Service 7:30
pm - 8:30 pm in
Alterman Chapel
16 HOTTY Board Retreat Bagels, Learning &
Torah 9:00 am - 10:00
am in Oneg Room Shabbat Service -
Vitulli/Pickett B'nai
Mitzvah 10:00 am -
12:00 pm in
Sanctuary
17 HOTTY Board Retreat TBT Board Retreat
8:30 am - 4:00 pm in
Offsite
18 ECEC First Day of School Families Anonymous
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm in
Oneg Room
19 Tai Chi 9:30 am -
10:30 am in Oneg
Room Choir Rehearsal 7:00
pm - 8:30 pm in
Sanctuary Board of Trustees
Meeting 7:30 pm -
10:00 pm in Social Hall
20 Religious School
Madrichim Meeting 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm in RS Lobby
21 Preparing Your
Hearts for the
Days of Awe 7:30
pm - 9:00 pm in
Oneg Room
22 ECEC Welcome Back
Parents Breakfast 9:30 am - 10:30 am in Social Hall Membership - Open
Door Shabbat Wine
& Cheese 7:30 pm -
8:00 pm in Lobby Shabbat Service 8:00
pm - 9:00 pm in
Sanctuary
23 Bagels, Learning &
Torah 9:00 am - 10:00
am in Oneg Room Shabbat Service -
Berman/Weiner B'nai
Mitzvah 10:00 am -
12:00 pm in
Sanctuary
24 Family Promise ATID 9:30 am - 11:45 am in Oneg Room Book Discussion on
the Days of Awe
10:00 am - 11:30 am in Library Membership -
Prospective Member
Brunch 10:00 am in
Social Hall Kesher - Journey
throught Kesher
5:00 pm - 8:30 pm in
Upstairs Assembly
Room
25 Family Promise Families Anonymous
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm in
Oneg Room
26 Family Promise Tai Chi 9:30 am -
10:30 am in Oneg
Room Religious School Teachers
Meeting 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
in RS Lobby Choir Rehearsal 7:00
pm - 8:30 pm in
Sanctuary Officers Meeting 7:30
pm - 10:00 pm in RS
Office
27 Family Promise Social Action New
Committee Member
Meeting 6:30 pm -
7:30 pm in Library
28 Family Promise
29 Family Promise Shabbat Service 8:00
pm - 9:00 pm in
Sanctuary
30 Family Promise
Bagels, Learning & Torah 9:00 am - 10:00
am in RS Lobby Shabbat Service -
Tropauer B'nai
Mitzvah 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
in Sanctuary
31 Family Promise
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News and Happenings from Temple Beth Tikvah
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Temple Beth Tikvah would like to congratulate all of our graduates. We wish you the best of Temple Beth Tikvah would like to congratulate all of our graduates. We wish you the best of Temple Beth Tikvah would like to congratulate all of our graduates. We wish you the best of
luck as you move forward to the next phase of your life, be it college or career. Mazel Tov!luck as you move forward to the next phase of your life, be it college or career. Mazel Tov!luck as you move forward to the next phase of your life, be it college or career. Mazel Tov!
Jennifer Fine - University of Alabama
Ellen Fine - University of Alabama
Please provide the college outreach committee your rising freshman's name and college address once available. TBT would like to maintain
contact them while they're away from home. Please send the information to Lynda Bennett at [email protected] or Ginger Glazer at
College Outreach Committee We Want you!
If your child will be a freshman attending college this fall or you currently have a student attending college, please contact us with
their college mailing address (& e-mail if possible) as soon as it becomes available. We would like to send them a care package
around the holidays to let them know they’re being thought of by the Beth Tikvah community. Even if we already have an address
for your student, we need confirmation of their current address.
If you would like to donate to the cause either monetarily or with small items to be included in the packages, we would greatly
accept the contributions.
Our contact information is Lynda Bennett ([email protected]) or Ginger Glazer ([email protected])
Michael and Audrey Gordon
Rachel Cohen
Jared and Jill Marber
Lawrence and Lauren Cooper
Welcome to the TBT Family!!
SOCIAL ACTION COMMITTEE
MEMBERS WANTED!!
In an effort to reinvigorate the Social Action
Committee, we will be holding a new
committee member meeting and discussion
on
August 27th at 6:30 PM.
The objective is to lay out a new plan and
objectives for the committee, and to bring
some passionate individuals together to
enhance our Social Action efforts within
TBT and the community at large.
Please RSVP to Darrin Cohen
at [email protected] if
you are interested in attending
or for more information.
Monday, August 4th between
4:00 PM & 7:00 PM
Menchies at Sweetapple
12030 Etris Road, Suite C
Join us at Menchies and help win
the fight against cancer!
Menchies will donate a percentage of ALL
proceeds between those hours!
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The Beth Tikvah Board of Trustees has
voted to participate in a new innovative
and exciting Jewish social media tool
called GrapeVine, sponsored in part by
the Jewish Federation of Atlanta.
Several other congregations in Atlanta
are participating in this pilot. Currently,
GrapeVine has 56,000 individuals from
341 participating organizations in New
York, Portland (OR), Rhode Island, Los
Angeles and Chicago. We believe this
social media tool offers our congregants another avenue to stay connected to the community by
receiving tailored information about upcoming events.
GrapeVine will provide our synagogue with the opportunity to share information about our own events
with a wider audience, and increase our visibility to the Jewish community at large. If you choose to
participate, based on a user profile that you personalize, GrapeVine provides you with customized
recommendations right to your inbox, your browser and/or to your mobile device! You will not be
flooded with emails but you will receive a weekly email about the Jewish events in Atlanta based on
your personal interests.
GrapeVine has asked Temple Beth Tikvah to provide a list of adult member names, street addresses
and email addresses (and no other information) to facilitate the sign up process. Unless you have
already been contacted and are already a GrapeVine user, GrapeVine will use this list to contact you
directly by email, providing you with an explanation of their program and the opportunity to sign up to
receive customized information about events that may interest you. We value the privacy of our
members and will not provide your name and address to GrapeVine if you object.
If you do not want to be on the GrapeVine communications list, please let us know by August 12
by clicking here and adding "Do Not Include Me in GrapeVine" to the subject line. If you choose
to participate and/or don't respond to this opt-out invitation, you always have the ability to opt out once
you receive any GrapeVine communications.
GrapeVine will not sell, share or disclose submitted information. TBT has a written agreement with
GrapeVine that protects our members' information. Please click here to read the privacy agreement.
The Board believes this program is worthwhile in building community and connectivity for all of our
members and will help us increase the level of engagement of our members in a variety of events, both
at Temple Beth Tikvah and in the community. The Board also believes GrapeVine could provide another
way for prospective TBT families to find us and learn more about our community. We hope you will
agree to participate.
Ron Swichkow Mark Rudel President Membership Co-chair and GrapeVine Coordinator
Click on this image for more info about GrapeVine
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News and Happenings from Temple Beth Tikvah
Annual Campaign
Jason and Melanie Pickett in memory of Abree Pickett
Stan Reich in memory of Paula Baer and Maurice Reich
Sandy and Nancy Simon in memory of Ruth Berney
Arnold and Ellen Bernstein in memory of Frances and Louis Stein and
Miriam Bernstein
Sandy and Nancy Simon in memory of Gloria Paul
Dale and Wendy Bearman in memory of Leo Ebstein
Building Fund Steven & Linda Steinberg in memory of Herbert Steinberg
Shari Alhadeff and Sheila Freed in memory of Esther Kirchheimer
Campership/Israel Fund
Addie Myers in honor of the marriage of Lois Clymin's grandson,
Steven Rudel, to Miss Emily McManus
Charlotte Fleisher in memory of Milton Charyn
Hadley and Lisa Lowy in memory of Harry Lowy and Richard Cooper
Cantor Kassel’s Discretionary Fund
Bernard and Susan Greenberg in appreciation of Cantor Kassel
Steven & Janice Liederman in memory of Pauline Liederman
Jason and Melanie Pickett in memory of Abree Pickett
David and Mindy Ellin in appreciation of Cantor Kassel
Paul and Anne Beckman in memory of Seymour 'Sy' Davis
Harvey and Natine Rosenzweig
Ilene Monat in honor of Zachary and Caryn's wedding
Carol Shutzberg in honor of the marriage of Steve Rudel to
Emily McManus
Ed and Cindy Getty in honor of Jon's Bar Mitzvah
Mark, Gail, Jeff and Steven Rudel in appreciation and in honor of
Emily McManus Rudel's Bet Din
Suzanne Sacks in honor of Ilana Sacks' Bat Mitzvah
Adele Toltzis in memory of Harriette Seifstein
Steven and Amy Fine in memory of Marvin Fine
Steven and Amy Fine in memory of Flora Fine
Richard and Naomi Binenfeld in appreciation of Cantor Kassel
Rosalind Taranto in memory of Molly Pomerance Schneider
Laura Aven in appreciation of Cantor Kassel
Caring/Kehillat Chesed Fund
Addie Myers in memory of Ida Elkin Bachman
Gail Natter in memory of Cydel Feldser
Fred and Patricia Landsberg
Ruth Zeidman in honor of the marriage of Lois Clymin's grandson,
Steven Rudel to Emily McManus
Aaron and Sheila Stieglitz in memory of Jack Stieglitz
The Aviv Chavurah wishing Fred Warshofsky a speedy recovery
Walter and Esther Shultz in honor of Myra Idol
The Aviv Chavurah wishing Allan Shippel a speedy recovery
Walter and Esther Shultz in honor of Ian Staviss on his Bar Mitzvah
and in memory of Saul Plotkin
Fred and Patricia Landsberg in memory of Shelley Gaegner
Robert and Cindy Goldstein in memory of Phillip Kaplan
Douglas Wexler in memory of Marion Wexler
Aaron and Sheila Stieglitz in memory of Sarah Stieglitz
Endowment Campaign
Douglas Wexler and Jane Greenberger in honor of grandson,
Aaron Cooper's graduation from The DePaul University Law School
Rory and Jenifer Friedman in honor of the marriage of
Micah and Jenny Blechner
General Fund
Arthur Gittelman and Marcia Pearl in memory of
Ruth Gittelman Starrett
Shirley Crawford
Richard and Cathy Gross in memory of Wilbur Gross
Jerry and Marcy Kaufman in memory of Max Kaufman
Shirley Crawford
Aaron and Sheila Stieglitz in memory of Ann Efruss
Harlan & Ivie Graiser —
in memory of Bernard Berger and Marilyn Narduzzi
Mazel Tov to Ilene Monat on Zach and Caryn's marriage
Mazel Tov to Sheryl Belchner on the marriage of Micah Blechner
and Jenny Gurman
Michael Braun in memory of Paul Braun
Marvin and Trudy Davis in memory of Sam Davis
Sherwin and Judee Levinson in memory of Shelley J. Birkner
Michael Zalkin Memorial Library Fund
Jay and Lois Barcus in memory of Leo Wixman
Mark, Gail, Jeff and Steven Rudel in appreciation of Rabbi Tam and
in honor of Emily McManus Rudel's Bet Din
Bruce and Bonnie Walkes in memory of Bessie Wixman and
Leo Wixman
Prayerbook Fund
Mark and Sally Vosk in memory of Sy Davis
Clifford Weiss in memory of Fred and Annette Knieberg
Kenneth and Helene Skolky in memory of Dora Breines
Preschool Fund
David and Jenny Korsen in honor of Jamie Jaffe's 40th birthday
Rabbi Greene’s Discretionary Fund
Bernard and Susan Greenberg in honor of the wedding of
Bradley Dannenbaum and Jenna Greenberg
David and Mindy Ellin in appreciation of Rabbi Greene
Lois Clymin in honor of Carol Shutzberg's special birthday
Jerome and Margie Cohen in memory of Minnie Friedman
Paul and Anne Beckman in memory of Seymour 'Sy' Davis
Ilene Monat in honor of Zachary and Caryn's wedding
Tom and Patti Seibold in memory of Maxine Gelb Kurtz
David and Robin Bledsoe in memory of Morris Raiken
Ed and Cindy Getty in honor of Jon's Bar Mitzvah
David & Marci Slotin in memory of Marian Birlant Slotin and
Larry R. Bernstein
Mark, Gail, Jeff and Steven Rudel in appreciation of Rabbi Greene's
guidance of Emily McManus Rudel's conversion and Bet Din
Suzanne Sacks in honor of Ilana Sacks' Bat Mitzvah
Audrey Eisen in memory of Jerry Liroff
Michael and Wanda Cohen in memory of Seymour Cohen
Howard and Helaine Medoff in honor of Steven and Emily Rudel's
wedding
David and Robin Bledsoe in memory of Ruthann Raiken
Mariann Mamberg in memory of Lola Mamberg
Families Anonymous in honor of Rabbi Greene
Seth and Ellen Zimmer in memory of Eddie Gralnick
Rabbi Tam’s Discretionary Fund
Barry & Robin Riegelhaupt in memory of Oscar Brandes
Paul and Anne Beckman in memory of Seymour 'Sy' Davis
Ed and Cindy Getty in memory of Ella Goldstein
Marvin Davis in memory of Pauline Davis
Martin & Fern Soniker in memory of Ida Soniker
Steve and RoseAnn Gerson
Jane Greenberger in memory of Frank Greenberger (see next page)
Donations
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Religious School Fund
Amira Nachman
Hal and Jill Leitman
Andrew Schwartz and Danielle Levy
Tikkun Olam Fund
June Wallach in honor of the marriage of Lois Clymin's grandson,
Steven Rudel, to Emily McManus
Lionel Stutz in honor of June Wallach's 82nd birthday
Torah Fund
Morray and Susan Scheinfeld in memory of Paul and Joan Barton
Morray and Susan Scheinfeld in memory of Carolyn Besser
Ira and Phyllis Madans in memory of Esther Grosswald
Youth Group Fund
Walter and Esther Shultz in honor of their grandsons all making honor roll
at Crabapple Middle School
Stanley and Bobbie Kopkin in memory of Dave Kopkin
News and Happenings from Temple Beth Tikvah
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.
SHMOOZE NEWS / KUDOS CORNER In Memorium
Temple Beth Tikvah
acknowledges with sorrow the passing of:
Marilyn Anzellotti Narduzzi
Mother of Lisa Lowy
Helen Berman
Grandmother of Marla Ramaglia
Carol Tolchinsky
Mother of Ben Tolchinsky
Saul Plotkin
Husband of Shirley Plotkin
George Stern
Stepfather of Jay Sausmer
Stanford Shulman
Father of Gail Frank
Betty Arogeti
Mother of Jack Arogeti
May God console you among all the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem.
Thank You to our Amazing
Office Volunteers!
June Wallach
Addie Myers
Ian Staviss
Susan & Richard Staviss
Abby and Evan Friedman Walt and Esther Shultz
Kathy Rieter Pat Landsberg
Benjamin, Jacob and Samuel Rockaway
Beth Janes Curtis Gropman Ellisa Vitulli
Robyn Shippel Zach Povlot
Michelle Gurin Jeff Schultz Ellen Weiner Terry Stein
Please call us if you are interested in helping with a project in the office as we always need helpers!
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.!
Gail and Mark Rudel, and Lois Clymin on the marriage of
their son and grandson, Steven, to Emily McManus on
June 7, 2014.
Sheryl Blechner on the marriage of her son, Micah, to Jenny
Gurman on June 14, 2014.
The Monat Family on the marriage of Zach to Caryn Ellin.
Alice and Sam Herndon on the upcoming marriage of their
son, Adam, to Megan Burke.
Rachel Cohen on the birth of son, Christopher Wayne
Battles, Jr., and to Rachel’s Mom and Stepdad, Terry and
Gene Carasick.
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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 open Campership
Marcia Haber [email protected] Chavurot Dalia Faupel [email protected] College Outreach Lynda Bennett [email protected] Ginger Glazer [email protected] Communications Marsha Mathis
[email protected] Family Promise Andy Fried [email protected] Jeff Schultz [email protected] Fundraising Jonathan Agin [email protected]
House Ted Nathan [email protected]
Human Resources Seth Zimmer [email protected] Interior Standards & Marketing Susan Estroff [email protected]
Israel Gene Carasick [email protected] Kehillat Chesed (Caring) Leslie Swichkow [email protected] Library Ilana Zalkin [email protected] Membership Recruitment & Retention Mark Rudel
[email protected] Jill Leitman [email protected] Marcia Pearl [email protected] Men’s Club Mark Greenspan [email protected] Peter Hartog [email protected]
Nominating Committee Sheryl Blechner [email protected] Ritual Esther Shultz [email protected]
Security Jay Sausmer [email protected] Seniors Natine Rosenzweig [email protected] Sisterhood Stacy Chambers [email protected] Robin Bledsoe [email protected] Social Action
Darrin Cohen [email protected] Website Development Scott Povlot [email protected] Bram Bessoff [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