September 2014 • Volume 28 • Issue 8 A Reform Congregation Embracing Our Jewish Tradition
News & Happenings from Temple Beth Tikvah
HHD Schedule
Selichot
Saturday, September 20
Study Session 9 pm
Service 10 pm
Erev Rosh Hashanah
Wednesday, September 24
Service 8 pm
Rosh Hashanah
Thursday, September 25
Early Service 8 am
Late Service 11:30 am
Family Service 2:30 pm
2nd Day Rosh Hashanah
Friday, September 26
Service 10 am
Tashlich immediately following services
(approximately 12:45 pm)
Kol Nidre
Friday, October 3
Service 8 pm
Yom Kippur
Saturday, October 4
Early Service 8 am
Late Service 11:30 am
Family Service 2:30 pm
Forgiveness Conversation 2:30 pm
Afternoon Service/Yizkor/Neilah 4 pm
Sukkot Pizza in the Hut
Oct 8 5:30 - 6:30 pm
Service at 6:30 in the
Alterman Chapel
(weather permitting)
L’Shana Tovah
from
The Temple Beth Tikvah
Board of Trustees
Rabbi Fred Greene,
Rabbi Emeritus Donald Tam,
and Cantor Nancy Kassel
SELICHOT Saturday,
September 20th
Study Session
9:00 pm
Havdalah and Service
10:00 pm
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News & Happenings from Temple Beth Tikvah
Refu’at Hanafesh - Healing of the Soul: Let’s Talk about Mental Illness
One of our most compelling Jewish teachings emerges
from the Talmud. We are told of the story when
Rabbi Yochanan became ill. Rabbi Hanina went
to visit him. Rabbi Hanina asked, “Are your
sufferings welcome to you?” Rabbi Yochanan
answered, “Neither they nor their reward.” So Rabbi Hanina said,
“Give me your hand.” Rabbi Yochanan reached up his hand, and
Rabbi Hanina raised him up. The text then asks, “Why could not
Rabbi Yochanan raise himself?”
The answer: “The prisoner cannot free himself from jail .”
(Talmud Bavli, B’rachot 5b)
There are so many different layers of meaning in this Jewish
teaching. We can discuss rewards from suffering, the value of
visiting the sick, the need for community, and even the idea that
great scholars and rabbis have their own challenges of faith.
For this article, the most profound teaching – what I consider to
be an ultimate truth – is that we cannot always pull ourselves out
of a pit. And yet, people expect us to lift ourselves up by the
bootstraps and just try harder.
It isn’t fair…especially when we are talking about Mental Health.
When someone has a physical illness, we tend to be
understanding, encouraging, and even helpful. We bring meals,
we pick up their children in carpool, etcetera and so on. But when
it comes to mental illness, we don’t share that we are suffering,
we don’t disclose that our loved ones are hurting, we don’t
confess our fears or frustrations because there might be little we
can do, and we don’t offer to help others because it seems like it
is something that they ought to be able to manage on their own.
I am writing this message, one that is long overdue, because there
is one more person who succeeded in taking his own life due to
being so lost that he felt he couldn’t return to the world…no
matter how many blessings he brought to it: Robin Williams.
Robin Williams was more than talented. He had tremendous
gifts, he struggled publicly with his humanity and was someone
who was able to use his influence to bring healing to a broken
world. It is such a pity that he was unable to recognize that he
still had gifts to offer, along with the ability to receive gifts from
others.
The issue of mental illness is as old as the Torah itself. We
encounter King Saul who is tormented by a “wicked spirit.” It
leaves him when David plays music and Saul is able to return to a
place of calm. More than David’s music, I believe it was David’s
presence and willingness to be with the king that brought Saul
solace and comfort. Even the great Chasidic master, Reb
Nachman of Bratzlav, was known to struggle with bipolar (manic
depressive) illness. (He is the one who taught us: “All the world
is very narrow bridge; the most important principle is to not be
afraid.”)
I would suggest that those who confront mental illness – either
themselves or through their loved ones – are our modern-day
former slaves who have left Egypt. These don’t feel like they
have a home, they are constantly challenged with anxiety, and
they feel unwanted. Truth to tell: there are many in our Jewish
community who feel precisely this way—finding it hard to enter
a community, even our community.
Of the many lessons on healing and illness we can learn from the
text mentioned above is our ability to reach out and extend a
hand. We might not be able to “fix” these problems. But no one
needs to feel alone. Frankly, that is why we are here. I know in
my heart that we are here to journey with others. Just in case we
cannot feel God’s Presence in our lives, we can walk in God’s
ways and perform that very task of being present and offering
comfort to others in pain.
I pray that in the New Year ahead, we will find the strength to tell
our stories… that we will find our strength to check in with our
friends and neighbors who might be struggling… that we will
stop judging and begin to learn what is in our control and what is
not… and I pray that we can make it a year where we will take on
our true role as God’s partners in bringing compassion and mercy
to those who are in pain.
Ken yehi ratzon.
Resources:
National Alliance for the Mentally Ill (NAMI)
www.nami.org
National Center for Jewish Healing
www.jbfwcs.org/NCJH
Jewish Family & Career Services – Counseling Services
www.yourtoolsforliving.org
HUC-JIR Kalsman Institute on Judaism & Health
kalsman.huc.edu
Rabbi Fred Greene
Save the Date! November 1 - 16
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News & Happenings from Temple Beth Tikvah
Notes from Cantor Kassel
The year 5775 approaches……………now what?
I propose a new take on the words of John F. Kennedy: “Ask not what your country can do for you. Ask what you
can do for your country.”
It’s ok……go ahead and ask what Temple Beth Tikvah can do for you, as your clergy, staff and lay leadership will
be asking the same question of ourselves.
But don’t stop there. Ask what YOU can do for Temple Beth Tikvah to bring it closer to your highest visions of what a synagogue
community can be. Why is this step, in synch with the words of President Kennedy, so important? Because WE, (clergy, staff and
lay leadership) can’t do it for you. ‘It’ – meaning the potential value of a synagogue community, in which the contributions of all
members enrich each other.
I invite you to do the following to make the most of experiencing the High Holydays at Temple Beth Tikvah:
Come to our Selichot services, Saturday night September 20. We begin with a 9:00 PM study session on a theme/s of the High Holydays, followed by a beautifully moving Selichot
service at 10:00.
Allow yourself to feel challenged by some of the High Holyday Prayers
Some prayers are more easily understood than others but engaging in the process of trying to find meaning in them is wor-
thy in and of itself.
Try to participate in singing prayers; it’s NOT a test!
The High Holyday musical repertoire hardly ever changes. The choir and I WANT you to sing with us, to make the pray-
ers your own.
Come to “Shabbat Shuvah” (The Sabbath of Return) Sept. 26 & Sept. 27
Shabbat Shuvah is the Sabbath between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur and its importance all too often neglected by it’s
more famous bookends!
On Friday, September 26, I will be delivering:
THE HIGH HOLYDAY SERMON THE CANTOR HAS BEEN WAITING TO GIVE!
I’ve observed so much over my many years as a cantor during the High Holydays and I am thankful for this opportunity to
share some words with you.
And when the holidays are over…………….
Together, we will CONTINUE creating the synagogue that is
proud and confident in raising it’s voice in prayer,
comfortable in searching for meaningful lives through our Judaism,
eager to give of ourselves to strengthen our community and those in need
Jacob Kassel and I wish you all 5775 that is a Shanah Tovah (good) u-M’tukah (sweet),
B’Shalom,
Cantor Nancy Kassel
SELICHOT Saturday, September 20th
Study Session - 9 pm
Havdalah and Service - 10 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.
We will also include a conversation on Forgiveness.
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News and Happenings from Temple Beth Tikvah
When I was in elementary school, I remember that upon our
return to school every September, our teachers would instruct us
to write a story about our summer vacation. In that spirit, I
thought I would share with you what the TBT Board and House
committee did during our summer.
While most of our congregants were traveling, at camps and just
enjoying the slower pace of summer, your Board, and in
particular your House Committee, were very busy. You
remember the Annual Campaign? You probably remember me
mentioning it once or twice or more. It is my pleasure to report
that the Board has put a lot of this campaign’s money to good
use.
Our goal was ambitious and our deadline was short, as there was
a B’nai Mitzvah weekend scheduled on August 9th. Without
further ado, here’s what we have accomplished:
The sanctuary, lobby, social hall and Oneg rooms were all
re-carpeted and the paint and trim touched up.
The religious school lobby’s old and crumbling floor was
replaced with a beautiful no-maintenance laminate tile.
The entire school wing, halls, office and classrooms were
repainted and the office flooring replaced.
25 windows throughout the school, lobby and sanctuary were
replaced because the seals had broken from age.
State of the art, web-based thermostats were installed
throughout our buildings and the energy savings are
already being noticed.
A large storage shed was purchased and constructed on our
property for sorely needed storage space of our new
sukkah and pre-school equipment.
Our irrigation system was repaired and is now controlled by
an integrated control system to best manage water use.
A new digital phone and voice mail system funded by a very
generous family was installed throughout the entire
building. This new system adds to our security by
allowing our staff and teachers to better communicate in
case of an emergency.
We continue to work towards repairing the stucco problems
on the back side of our building. We did need to nicely
ask a few bird families to relocate.
Not too bad for a handful of guys with full-time jobs, huh? Our
office staff was a huge help in making sure all these projects were
able to be completed. They also had to endure a lot of noise and
dust. I would like to especially thank Ted Nathan, Steve
Bauman and Sid Malkin. Working as a team, we were able to
divide and conquer.
We certainly have been able to check off quite a
few items on our master “to do” list, thanks to
the committee, our staff and of course your
generosity in funding our Annual Campaign.
There are still additional significant projects to
do in the coming few years but this certainly is
wonderful progress.
I know you will enjoy these improvements to our 27 year old
building. It’s a fresh new look with improved security and
comfort as we begin our new year and enjoy the Holy Days
together.
Our campus is again buzzing with a new school year, adult
education classes, expanded youth activities, leadership training,
and many more programs and activities. The High Holy Days are
just around the corner. This is truly my favorite time of year. As
always, our staff and lay leaders have spent an enormous amount
of time planning for these holidays to ensure that you and your
family can enjoy a meaningful experience in a safe and
comfortable environment.
I look forward to seeing and greeting you as you join our
community in celebration of these Days of Awe. If I don’t know
you, please stop and introduce yourself as you enter our building
for High Holy Day services. You can’t miss me. I’ll be the guy
wearing a suit and a yarmulke.
L’Shalom
Ron Swichkow
What Did We Do on Our Summer Vacation?
From your TBT
Religious School,
Preschool
and Office Staff
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Shalom! I hope this finds everyone happy, healthy and a little bit wiser. As a member of the TBT Board of Directors and the Chairman for the
Fundraising committee, we are always concerned about approaching the TBT community to be financially supportive. It is a fact, though, that
everyone one of us plays a key role in maintaining a sense of community at TBT. Jews throughout Atlanta make a choice to join a synagogue that
provides them the opportunity comfortably practice Judaism with others who are in philosophical agreement about practicing Judaism. All of us
made a choice to join TBT.
As a community supporting TBT, each individual is in the position to determine how much they can and will support TBT. Without a doubt,
volunteering paves the way for TBT to be looked upon as a welcoming house of worship. Additionally, our members willingness to make a
financial commitment TBT allows us to not only maintain, update and beautify TBT physically but these contributions allow us maintain our
programming efforts ranging from ECEC to youth group and confirmation programs, not to mention adult education and other support programs.
One main opportunity to contribute is provided by the Annual Campaign “Everyone Matters”. For the 2013-2014 campaign we had 191 of our 500
families contribute, bringing the campaign total to an amazing $172,000+. On behalf of the Board and our committee, I want to extend a
tremendous “thank you” to all who were able to give. Our goal for 2014-2015 is to try and increase our % of families involved in this important
campaign to 50%. This is a lofty goal but one that is very doable.
I am sure that at some point throughout the upcoming year, everyone will be contacted either by a phone call, a letter, a communication piece or
some other form of reminder to participate. Please make the effort to participate in the Annual Campaign; TBT will continue to make greater
strides as the lifeblood of our Jewish community that we have chosen to be part of.
In closing, if you have any desire to share your ideas/suggestions of creating greater Jewish Social Engagement at TBT, feel free to attend on of our
meetings or drop me a note at [email protected].
Shalom and Good health to you and yours!
Jonathan Agin
Fundraising Committee
Religious School
Important Religious School Dates
First day of Sunday school
Sunday, September 7th
, 9:30am – 12:00pm
Confirmation Class Parents Meeting
Monday, September 8th
,
7:30pm - 8:30pm
First day of Hebrew school
Tuesday, September 9th
,
5:00pm – 6:30pm
There will be no school on
the following dates:
Sunday, September 14th
Tuesday, September 16th
Sunday, September 21st
First day for Kesher, Confirmation & Kivunim
Monday, September 22nd
, 6:45pm
Youth Group
HOTTY (9-12th Grade) WELCOME BACK!
We hope you all had a great summer! Our HOTTY kids spent their summer at
the different summer camps in Georgia, Kutz Leadership Camp in NY, Israel,
and other great programs! Now, we’re back and ready for another great year
with HOTTY. In two weeks the 2014-2015 HOTTY Board will gather together at
a cabin in Big Canoe to learn about their new positions, do some bonding, and
plan out the calendar for the year. Watch your email and Facebook for the
calendar as soon as we get back! 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) WELCOME BACK!
We hope all of you 7-8th graders had great summers and are ready for another
awesome year with JYG! And welcome to JYG to all of our new 7th graders. We
have a fun-filled year for you…Movie Mall Scavenger Hunt, Bowling, and a
Chocolate Making Party. Stay tuned to Facebook and email for the JYG Calen-
dar which is coming soon!! 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 NEW THIS YEAR!!!
We’re excited to bring you a new youth group this year! The 5th and 6th graders
will have their own youth group (JYG will now be for just 7th & 8th graders). We
will have events every other month, like, Paint Your Own Pottery, Pumpkin
Patch & Hayride, and a Pool Party. The calendar is almost ready – watch your
email and the Facebook page for the dates and events. Can’t wait to see all of
you 5th & 6th graders.
Join the 5th & 6th Grade Facebook Page (https://www.facebook.com/
groups/315865918577857/) to stay up-to-date on what's happening, RSVP
and arrange carpools for events!
Want more info about youth groups at TBT?
Contact Adam or Bobbee at: [email protected]
or (404) 228–2494.
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B’nai Mitzvah
News & Happenings from Temple Beth Tikvah
From Sarah to Savannah: Leadership lessons from our ancestral mothers for today’s women
Instructor: Rabbi Pamela Jay Gottfried
Do women have different ways of communicating, praying, acting and leading? What lessons can we learn about
women’s leadership today from the biblical and rabbinic stories of women such as Sarah, Rebecca, Rachel & Miriam?
Together we’ll study the ancient texts and try to glean wisdom to help us flourish as women and as leaders—at home
and in the workplace—in the 21st century.
Topics
$36 for the 7 class series. Please register by sending your check to the TBT office, and designate
Women’s Study Group on the memo line.
This class meets on the following Thursday evenings at 7 pm:
2014: October 23rd, November 20th, December 8th
2015: January 15th, February 19th, March 20th, April 23rd
How to protect your family & be an equal partner at
home – Tziporah (Exodus 4)
How to lead in the workplace; conforming to gender
roles – Miriam (Exodus 15)
How to communicate effectively; when talk is not gossip
– Miriam (Numbers 12)
How to have a difficult conversation; when to tell a social lie –
Sarah (Genesis 18)
How to take charge of a situation – Rebecca (Genesis 27)
How to take charge of a situation – Rachel (Genesis 31)
How to work for justice & freedom – The Midwives, Miriam,
Pharaoh’s Daughter (Exodus 1-2)
Sara Cohen will be called to the Torah as a Bat Mitzvah on September 6, 2014. Sara is the daughter of Rodney and
Terri Cohen and sister to Allison and Erin. Her grandparents are Isadore and Susan Cohen, Pat Cohen and Charlotte
and Allen Kaminsky all from Atlanta. Sara's mitzvah project was collecting items for the Alpharetta Humane Society.
Sara is a 7th grader at Haynes Bridge Middle School
Andrew Miller will be called to the Torah as a Bar Mitzvah on September 6, 2014. He is the son of Marilyn and
Kevin Miller and brother to Jared. Drew is the grandson of Lynda and Harry Rich of Delray Beach, Florida and Sandy
and Gerry Schultz of Boynton Beach, Florida. Drew is an 8th grade honor student at The Walker School. He is a
member of the Walker basketball team and plays competitive baseball- having played for the East Cobb Astros and 6-4
-3 DP Baseball Academy. When not on the field or courts, Drew enjoys tennis, skiing, ping-pong and volunteering for
numerous organizations focusing on feeding the hungry.
Matthew Jared Kiel will be called to the Torah as a Bar Mitzvah on September 13, 2014. Matthew is the son of Lisa
and Clifford Kiel and the brother to Samantha Kiel. He is the grandson of Carol Borger and Robert Levin along with
Dolores Kiel and the late Marvin Kiel. Matthew attends Dodgen Middle School, where he is a Principal Honor roll
student and trumpet player. He is a competitive swimmer and state medalist. Matthew loves to read and hang out with
his friends. He looks forward to sharing his Bar Mitzvah with family, friends, and the synagogue community.
College Outreach Committee We Want You!
If your child is attending college this Fall, please contact us with their college mailing address as soon as it becomes available. We
would like to send them a fun care package prior to Rosh Hashanah to let them know they’re being thought of by the Beth Tikvah
community. Even if we already have an address for your student previously, we will need confirmation of their current address (and
e-mail as well). 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. Please contact us below:
Lynda Bennett ([email protected]) or Ginger Glazer ([email protected])
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News and Happenings from Temple Beth Tikvah
LET’S EXPLORE THE DAYS OF AWE
TOGETHER!
Selichot Study Session and Service 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, September 14 from 10 am - 11:30 am at the Coleman Village Starbucks at 930 Marietta Highway in
Roswell. Chapters 6-10. If you missed the first discussion group, you can still join us for the September group.
Skim chapters 1 and 2, and then read 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]
Hello from
Sisterhood!
Let us introduce ourselves to you… Your new co-chairs
are Stacy Chambers and Robin Bledsoe, eager to start a
new year filled with innovative and inspiring events, “get
togethers,” and opportunities to interact in meaningful
ways with fellow Sisterhood members. Our goal is to get
to know you, your interests and talents, and engage our
members in active participation and leadership roles. The
structure of Sisterhood is evolving and expanding….so
stay tuned for hands on involvement with our great mem-
bers. If you would like to be a part of the planning and
this dynamic process, please contact us. Look for infor-
mation about our Sisterhood kickoff event, Sunday,
September 7th at 9:45 a.m. in the Social Hall! We’re
looking forward to meeting and seeing you and hope you
will be an active part of a wonderful Sisterhood year!
Stacy Chambers and Robin Bledsoe
Sisterhood Co-Chairs
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News and Happenings from Temple Beth Tikvah
Early identification is critical to treating ASD
The rise in autism spectrum disorder (ASD) has been in the news a
lot lately, especially as it becomes clear children can exhibit signs
of ASD as early infancy. In 2014, the Centers for Disease Control
(CDC) estimated that one in every 68 children — one in 42 boys
— has an identifiable ASD.
Early identification is critical to treating ASD. In infancy and
toddlerhood, warning signs may include a delay in spoken
language, or lack of pointing or gesturing. As children get older,
other signs become more obvious, including little or no eye
contact, a lack of interest in peer relationships, the absence of
spontaneous or make-believe play or a persistent fixation on
objects.
Even then, it is important to remember that children develop
differently and the presence of any of these symptoms does not
mean your child has ASD. Development can be affected by a
learning disability, attention deficit disorder or a variety of
emotional factors. A psychoeducational evaluation can help
pinpoint the cause of any problems children have and can be a
good step in resolving them.
As a parent, you know your child the best. If you are concerned
he or she is not meeting developmental milestones, it may be
beneficial to consult with a specialist. JF&CS’ top-notch
psychologists have specialized training in the identification of
learning disorders and autism spectrum disorder. For more
information, contact Dr. Lori Wilson (770-677-9319) or Dr. Amy
Kincheloe (770.677.9416) or visit www.yourtoolsforliving.org.
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.
September 11 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.
JF&CS - Testing for ASD
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.
The price of a plaque is $300. If you have any ques-
tions or would like to order a plaque, please contact
Lisa in the synagogue office at 770-642-0434 or send
an email to [email protected].
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
WANT TO HELP A CHILD LEARN TO READ?
The Atlanta Jewish Coalition for Literacy’s mission is to in-
spire children in grades K-3 with a love of reading, thereby
enriching their lives and opportunities for future success.
AJCL is looking for tutors (no experience necessary) for the
2012-2015 school year. Tutors work 1:1 with students from
September - May in Title 1 public elementary schools
throughout metro Atlanta. You can make a difference in a
child’s life in as little as 30 minutes, once a week. A few of
our congregants currently participate in this program, but
more tutors are needed.
To volunteer for this rewarding program, contact NCJW
at 404-843-9600 or email [email protected]. For fur-
ther information, or to make a donation online, go
to www.ncjwatlanta.org. Donations of new or gently used
children’s books or school supplies are also welcome.
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News and Happenings from Temple Beth Tikvah
September 2014
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 Labor Day
Labor Day - TBT
Offices Closed Families Anonymous
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm in
Oneg Room
2
Tai Chi 9:30 am - 10:30
am in Oneg Room
3 4 5
NFTY LLTI - (TYG Boards/Songleaders) in
Camp Coleman Oneg 6:00 pm - 6:30
pm in Social Hall Shabbat Service w/
Shabbat Experience
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm in
Sanctuary
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NFTY LLTI - (TYG Boards/Songleaders) in
Camp Coleman Bagels, Learning & Torah
9:00 am - 10:00 am in
Oneg Room Shabbat Service - Sara
Cohen/Andrew Miller
B'nai Mitzvah 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
in Sanctuary
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NFTY LLTI - (TYG Boards/Songleaders) in
Camp Coleman ATID 9:30 am - 11:45 am in Oneg Room First Day of Religious
School 9:30 am -
12:00 pm in RS Wing /
Sanctuary Men's Club Clean Up Day
9:30 am - 12:00 pm in
TBT Sisterhood Kickoff Event
9:45 am - 12:00 pm in
Social Hall HHD Usher Meeting
10:00 am - 11:30 am in
Library
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Senior Luncheon 12:00
pm - 2:00 pm in Oneg
Room/Social Hall Families Anonymous
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm in
Oneg Room
Confirmation Class Parents Meeting 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm in Social Hall
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Tai Chi 9:30 am - 10:30
am in Oneg Room Religious School - Tuesday
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm in RS
Wing / Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm in Sanctuary
10 11 Patriot Day
Breast Cancer Support
Group 7:00 pm - 8:30
pm in Oneg Room Ruach Relay for Life
Meeting 7:00 pm - 8:30
pm in Library
12 Shabbat Service 8:00
pm - 9:00 pm in
Sanctuary
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Bagels, Learning & Torah
9:00 am - 10:00 am in
Oneg Room Shabbat Service -
Matthew Kiel Bar
Mitzvah 10:00 am -
12:00 pm in Sanctuary HOTTY - Roswell Scav-
enger Hunt/Night on the
Town 5:00 pm - 10:00
pm in Social Hall
14 No Religious School ATID 9:30 am - 11:45 am in Oneg Room Book Discussion on the
Days of Awe 10:00 am -
11:30 am in Starbucks JYG - Movie Mall
Madness 12:30 pm
- 4:00 pm Offsite
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Cobb County Break No Religious School Families Anonymous
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm in
Oneg Room
16
Cobb County Break No Religious School Tai Chi 9:30 am - 10:30
am in Oneg Room College Connection
Mailing Prep 5:45 pm -
7:00 pm 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
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Cobb County Break 18
Cobb County Break
19
Cobb County Break Shabbat Service 8:00
pm - 9:00 pm in
Sanctuary
20
Bagels, Learning & Torah
9:00 am - 10:00 am in
Oneg Room Shabbat Service 10:00
am - 12:00 pm in
Sanctuary Selichot Study
Session 9:00 pm -
10:00 pm in Oneg
Room
Selichot/Havdalah
Service 10:00 pm -
11:00 pm in Sanctuary 21
No Religious School ATID 9:30 am - 11:45 am in Upstairs Assembly
Room Men's Club Planning
Meeting 12:00 pm -
1:30 pm in Oneg Room
22
Kesher/Confirmation/ Kivunim - First Night
6:45 pm - 8:30 pm in
Upstairs / Library /
Classroom 1 Families Anonymous
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm in
Oneg Room
23
Tai Chi 9:30 am - 10:30
am in Library Religious School - Tuesday
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm in RS
Wing / Sanctuary RS Open House - 3rd
through 6th Grade 5:00 pm -
6:30 pm in RS Wing /
Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm in Sanctuary Officers Meeting 7:30
pm - 10:00 pm in RS
Office
24 EREV ROSH
HASHANAH Erev Rosh Hashana -
TBT Offices Close at
Noon Erev Rosh Hashanah
Service 8:00 pm -
10:00 pm in Sanctuary
25 ROSH HASHANAH
Rosh Hashana 5775 -
TBT Offices Closed Rosh Hashanah Early
Service 8:00 am -
10:30 am in Sanctuary Rosh Hashanah Late
Service 11:30 am -
2:00 pm in Sanctuary Rosh Hashanah Family
Service 2:30 pm - 3:30
pm in Sanctuary
26 ROSH HASHANAH - 2nd
day TBT Offices Closed -
Shabbat Shuvah Rosh Hashanah
Service 10:00 am -
12:30 pm in Sanctuary Tashlich Service 12:45
pm - 1:45 pm in
Chattahoochee River
Park on Azalea Shabbat Service 8:00
pm - 9:00 pm in
Sanctuary
27
NO Bagels, Learning
& Torah Shabbat Service 10:00
am - 12:00 pm in
Sanctuary
28
ATID 9:30 am - 11:45 am in Library Religious School 9:30 am -
12:00 pm in RS Wing /
Sanctuary Religious School Rosh
Hashanah Assembly 9:30
am - 12:00 pm in Sanctuary RS Open House - K-2 and
7th Grade 9:30 am - 12:00
pm in RS Wing / Sanctuary
29 Kesher/Confirmation/ Kivunim 6:45 pm - 8:30 pm
in Upstairs / Library /
Classroom 1
30
Tai Chi 9:30 am - 10:30
am in Oneg Room Religious School - Tuesday
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm in RS
Wing / Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm in Sanctuary
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News and Happenings from Temple Beth Tikvah
TBT Seniors Luncheon
Monday, September 8th
at 12 PM
“Meditations to Inspire Us for
the High Holy Days"
Presented by Gail Tate
RSVP to Natine at
Brad and Jenna Dannenbaum
Matthew and Dani Stordy
William and Laura
Welcome to the TBT Family!!
Get Connected:
Join a TBT Chavurah!
Chavurot are forming NOW! Consider participating in a group
that will enrich your TBT experience.
What's a Chavurah?
A Chavurah is a group of people with similar interests or who
are in similar life stages gathering together regularly to
celebrate Jewish holidays, share
simchas, attend TBT events, visit interesting places or
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.
Who can be part of a Chavurah? Any member of TBT! Just
fill out the application and we'll help find like-minded families
or people to form a group. Drop by the TBT office to pick one
up, or visit
http://www.bethtikvah.com/community/chavurot to download.
What does a Chavurah do?
You choose the activities you'll participate in and how often
and where you meet. We can help you design a calendar of
programs based on your group's interests.
Questions? Please contact Dalia Faupel at
The Jewish Community Relations Council of Atlanta (JCRCA),
and Ahavath Achim (AA) Synagogue are pleased to invite your
organization's participation in our upcoming educational
program, Exposing Atlanta's Dirty Little Secret. . . Sexual
Exploitation of our Children. The program will take place on
Sunday, Sept. 14 at 2:00 pm at Ahavath Achim
Synagogue. We are attaching a copy of the flyer and a press
release, and ask you to use all of your communications media to
publicize the event among your members and constituents, urging
them to attend.
The program will feature as panelists, Georgia Attorney General
Sam Olens, Georgia State Senator Renee Unterman, and Street
Grace Executive Director Cheryl DeLuca-Johnson. JCRCA Board
member and AA member Dr. Steve Chervin will moderate this
panel, which will provide key information about commercial
sexual exploitation of children (CSEC) in the Atlanta
area. Following the presentations, attendees who choose to do so
will have the opportunity to volunteer with local organizations
engaged in the fight against CSEC. Representatives from Street
Grace, youthSpark, Tapestri, Wellspring, Voice Today and others
will be present to explain the activities of their organizations.
For further information feel free to contact Steve Chervin at
[email protected] or (678) 596-1529, or Jocelyn Ozan at
[email protected], or (404) 355-5222.
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.
COMFORT FOOD COOK-OFF
Join us for a Comfort Food Cook-off. Enjoy home-cooked food,
prepared by representatives from 13 area churches and synagogues -
including ours! All proceeds from this interfaith gathering will
benefit Family Promise of North Fulton/DeKalb, a response to
homelessness that our congregation supports!
Saturday, October 11, 2014
5:00 -7:00 PM
Temple Sinai
5645 Dupree Dr. NW
Atlanta, GA 30327
$10/adults, $5 for kids aged 4-13, FREE for kids 3 and under!
Purchase your ticket by clicking here
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News and Happenings from Temple Beth Tikvah
Annual Campaign
David and Christine Toltzis in memory of Norton Simons
Lois Clymin in honor of Carol Shutzberg for the B'nai Mitzvah
of her grandchildren
Sandy and Nancy Simon in memory of Ruth Lisook
Ilene Monat in memory of Ruth Kaufman
Sandy and Nancy Simon in memory of Dani Cogswell
Campership/Israel Fund
Larry and Jackie Pepper in honor of the birth of Karen and Matt
Blender's granddaughter, Haley Christina Jarrett
Larry and Jackie Pepper in honor of the birth of Sara and Burt
Grossman's grandson, Asa Kenneth Krone
Cantor Kassel’s Discretionary Fund
Mark and Debbie Weiss in memory of Jerry Weiss
Dr. Michael Lipsitt in memory of William Lipsitt
Dr. Michael Lipsitt in appreciation of Cantor Kassel
Kathleen Rieter in honor of Ellery Potash and Sofiya Cohen
Michael and Anna Gutkin in appreciation of Cantor Kassel
Robert and Adele Toltzis in memory of Mitchell Seifstein
Caring/Kehillat Chesed Fund
David and Roberta Coad in memory of Henry Spielvogel
Ruth Zeidman in memory of Mrs Selma Rice
Ginger Glazer in memory of Norman Glazer
Robert Moss in memory of Evelyn Moss
William and Marjory Segal in memory of Jeanne Lipsitt
Rory and Jenifer Friedman in honor of the Bar Mitzvah of
Ian Staviss
Walter and Esther Shultz in memory of Meyer Esterkin
Jack and Susan Arogeti in memory of Betty Arogeti
Ronald and Leslie Swichkow in memory of Lawrence Kaufman
Martin and Fern Soniker in memory of David Soniker
Fred and Patricia Landsberg in memory of Larry Sacknoff
Enodwment Campaign
Bruce and Bonnie Walkes in memory of Helen Walkes
General Fund
Dr. Allan and Pessie Shippel in memory of Freda Shippel
Martha Perlmutter in honor of the Bat Mitzvah of
Sara Beth Cohen
Arnie and Aubiere Cohen in memory of Sheldon Seissler
Dale and Wendy Bearman in memory of Joshua Jaffe
Fred and Julie Taylor in honor of Ian Staviss becoming a
Bar Mitzvah
Douglas Wexler and Jane Greenberger in memory of
Judith Hopkins
Shirley Crawford
Michael Zalkin Memorial Library Fund
Betty Rickles in honor of the marriage of
Micah and Jenny Blechner
Jeffrey and Beth Kess in memory of Lillian Mansfield
Prayerbook Fund
Robert and Ellen Weiner in honor of Lily Peters' Bat Mitzvah
Rabbi Greene’s Discretionary Fund
Gilbert and Ellen Ludwig in memory of Sarah Ludwig
Mariann Mamberg in memory of Etta Mamberg
Robert Toltzis in memory of Norton Simons
Amy Krafchick in memory of Lois Steiner, Sadie Smith,
Frank Smith and Betsy Mimnaugh
Dr. Michael Lipsitt in memory of Jeanne Lipsitt
Nancy Broudy in honor of the wedding of Ellery Potash and
Sofiya Cohen
Jerry and Marcy Kaufman in memory of Dorothy Kaufman
Michael and Anna Gutkin in memory of Meyer Esterkin
Gary and Fran Kamp in memory of Rose Reisman
Rabbi Tam’s Discretionary Fund
Sheryl Blechner in honor of Rabbi Tam
Rabbi P. Irving and Pat Bloom in honor of Rabbi Donald Tam
Martin and Fern Soniker in memory of Dorothy Liner
Robert and Marcy Nader in honor of the marriage of
Dale Josephs and Lisa Ward
David and Ellen Herold in memory of Dana Cohen's mother,
Ruth Lisook, and wishing Ruth Zeidman good luck in her new
home
Walter and Esther Shultz in honor of Rabbi Tam's honor at
The Temple
June Wallach in honor of Rabbi Tam
Religious School Fund
Sidney and Lois Malkin in honor of Ian Staviss becoming a Bar
Mitzvah and in honor of the wedding of Ellery Potash and
Sofiya Cohen
June and Milt Steinberg in honor of the marriage of Douglas
Wexler's grandson
Todd and Rachel Wilson in honor of Ian Staviss' Bar Mitzvah
Dr. and Mrs. S. Michael Peters in honor of Lily Anne Peters
becoming a Bat Mitzvah
(continued on page 13)
Donations
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Tikkun Olam Fund
Melvin and Tobi Levine in memory of Leonard Stansky
Torah Fund
Shirley Plotkin in appreciation of Rabbi Greene and Rabbi Tam for
their kindness and compassion
Youth Group Fund
Stanley and Bobbie Kopkin in memory of Sadie Kopkin
Steve and RoseAnn Gerson wishing a speedy recovery to
Fred Steine
Jaden Fisher in honor of Josh Novick's Bar Mitzvah
Ronald and Leslie Swichkow in honor of Ian Staviss becoming a
Bar Mitzvah
Jonathan and Lynda Bennett in memory of Theodora Bennett
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:
Carlos Zukowski
Father of Russ Zukowski
Ruth Lisook
Mother of Dana Cohen
Meyer Esterkin
Father of Anna Gutkin
Grandfather of Sasha Friedman
Judith Hopkins
Sister of Frances Jordan
Charlotte Clein
Mother of Carolyn Harrison
May God console you among all the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem.
Thank You to our
Amazing Office Volunteers!
June Wallach
Natine Rosenzweig
Ellen Frank
Ellisa Vitulli
Michael Gurin
Zach Povlot
Sophie Wilson
Josh Wilson
Robyn Shippel
Robin Coe
Terry Stein
Please call us if you are interested in helping with a project in the office as we always need helpers!
770.642.0434770.642.0434
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.!
Ellery Potash and Sofiya Cohen who were married on
August 10th by Rabbi Greene.
Hassia and Baruch Levin and Ron and Lindsay Levin on
the baby naming of their granddaughter and niece, Maya Luna
Levin. Maya’s parents are Amir and Tanya Levin.
Marcy and Robert Nader on the marriage of their son. Dale
Josephs and Lisa Ward, who were married March 14, 2014 in
Schenectady, NY.
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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
Marsha Mathis [email protected] Family Promise Andy Fried [email protected] Jeff Schultz [email protected] Fundraising Jonathan Agin [email protected]
House Ted Nathan
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] 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