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February 2015 • Volume 29 • Issue 2
A Reform Congregation Embracing Our Jewish Tradition
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News & Happenings from Temple Beth Tikvah
THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN HEALING THE WORLD AND HELPING THE WORLD
As I write this, I look forward to taking our
Confirmation class back to the L’taken Seminar
in Washington, DC, sponsored by the Religious
Action Center of Reform Judaism (the RAC).
Our students will be joining teens from over 25
other Reform Jewish congregations in an experience that will
teach about social justice, advocacy and Jewish values. We will
be learning about public policy issues and how do we respond
to these issues as Reform Jews. At the end of the Seminar, we
will be taking these learnings and putting them to use as they
lobby at the offices of Representative Tom Price, Senator
Johnny Isakson and Senator David Perdue.
charitable acts or volunteering; it is certainly our work with
Family Promise, the Turkey Drive or our ongoing food drives.
Those all help people. But I think that these crucial acts are acts
to help, not heal. We are not confronting societal issues or
addressing the core roots of poverty. Our acts of help and
assistance are acts of gemilut chasidim. To confront poverty,
food insecurity, and homelessness through advocacy – striving
to bring healing through systemic changes, that is an effort to
bring healing and wholeness to our broken world. We need
both: help (acts of chesed) and healing (restoring balance and
wholeness).
I am excited for these students to begin to witness the
difference between the two. And I hope their parents and our
wider community will begin to do its part to be involved and
engaged in both. Here are a few ways you can get involved:
Martin Buber taught an important lesson for us when he wrote:
“We shall accomplish nothing at all if we divide our world and
our life into two domains: one in which God’s command is
paramount, the other governed by the laws of economics,
politics, and the ‘simple self-assertion’ of the group… Stopping
one’s ear so as not to hear the voice from above is breaking the
connection between existence and the meaning of
existence.” (Buber’s “Address Delivered at a Convention of
Jewish Youth Representatives in Antwerp,” 1932)
Buber helps us to realize that Judaism is more than prayers and
ritual. It weaves ritual with justice. Our positions on public
policy and how we respond to people in crisis are the tests of
our faith. The Jewish experience is more than just about
surviving or doing good deeds. It is compelling because it does
not relegate Torah or God to only spiritual, self-fulfilling
pursuits. When we focus only on our relationships with God,
without considering how we connect to other people or other
parts of God’s creation, then we run the danger of embracing
narcissism rather than spirituality.
This is the essence of our teachings of Tikkun Olam – the
“repair of the world.” The name of the seminar we are going to
is “L’taken” – “to fix / to repair.” And yet, for our own
synagogue’s logo, we interpret Tikkun as “Healing.” I think
there are lots of ways to fix problems. We are very good at
helping those who need help. It might be through our own

Ask to get involved in the Jewish Community Relations
Council of Atlanta: http://jcrcatlanta.wordpress.com/
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Sign up for legislative updates from the Religious Action
Center of Reform Judaism at www.rac.org. Consider
attending the RAC’s Consultation on Conscience – an
incredible Seminar for adults who want to advocacy on
behalf of the concerns in the Reform Jewish community.
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Learn more about how the Jewish community is responding
to food insecurity in America and around the world via
MAZON: A Jewish Response to Hunger (www.mazon.org)
or the American Jewish World Service (www.ajws.org).
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Find out how you can help the new Advocacy Committee at
North Fulton Community Charities: www.nfcchelp.org.

Contact Darrin Cohen, our Social Action Committee
Chairperson to explore how you can be a partner in helping
TBT put our values into action.
I am grateful to explore this idea of distinguishing Tikkun and
Chesed from the teachings of Dr. Erica Brown.
Rabbi Fred Greene
The Introduction to the Talmud that You’ve Been Waiting For!
Bring a dairy lunch and join Rabbi Greene for a lively monthly class and discussion which will consist of an introduction to the
Talmud - its stories, its themes, the sages, and see how its teachings build upon the foundation of the Torah.
The class will meet from 11:45 am to 1 pm on Fridays, February 20, March 13 and April 17
All are welcome. Dates are subject to change. Please check the TBT calendar to confirm.
RSVPs are appreciated for each session.
RSVP to michelle@bethtikvah.com
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News & Happenings from Temple Beth Tikvah
NOTES FROM CANTOR KASSEL
February 8th, 10:45 – 11:55 am
The Music and Religion of Leonard Cohen
Funny how even teenagers know 80 year old Leonard Cohen’s “Halleluyah”. And this past summer, both in New
York City and in Jerusalem, I heard his “Halleluyah” being adapted and used in Shabbat services. What is it about
this poetic, raspy voiced older man whose talent appeals to and resonates with so many generations? And what
role, if any, has Leonard Cohen’s Judaism played in his music? Let’s take a look at the lyrics to “Who By Fire” and
it’s connection to the “Unetane Tokef” prayer (Who shall live and who shall die……).
Who By Fire
And who by fire, who by water,
who in the sunshine, who in the night time,
who by high ordeal, who by common trial,
who in your merry, merry month of may,
who by very slow decay,
and who shall I say is calling?
Then there’s Leonard Cohen’s connection to Israel. In October of 1973, when the Yom Kippur War broke out, Cohen
enlisted in the Israeli Entertainment Corp. In 2009, at the age of 75, Leonard Cohen performed in Israel, a concert
that was sold out immediately and from which all proceeds went to a fund for both bereaved Israeli and Palestinian
families.
So much to discuss – and just an hour or so on a Sunday morning. I hope you’ll join me.
UPCOMING IN MARCH!
Wednesday, March 4 – PURIM!
The scroll, the Shpiel, the music, the Hamentaschen, the fun!
Sundays, March 15 & 22 – Adult Education Class
Sunday morning class on how to lead a more engaging Passover Seder.
Sunday, March 22 – Cantor’s Concert
I’ll be participating in a late afternoon Cantor’s Concert at Temple Emanu-El with colleagues:
Cantors Lauren Adesnick, Barbara Margulis and Deborah Hartman. You’ll be treated to some gems of Yiddish music
along with Broadway music by Jewish composers.
Monday, March 23 – I’ll be participating in a concert at The Temple: Music of Resistance and Survival: A Holocaust
Remembrance Concert. Please check out this link. Concert is free but registration is required
http://ksuweb.kennesaw.edu/~lsherr/2015HolocaustConcert
B’Shalom,
Cantor Nancy Kassel
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News & Happenings from Temple Beth Tikvah
What’s In a Name?
Recently, as I was signing B’nai Mitzvah certificates for the
next six months, I started thinking about the significance of
what I was actually doing. At work, I sign my name on many
documents, like checks and, of course, tax returns. But it really
dawned on me as I sat there signing those certificates how
important this task truly is and what it really represented. It
isn’t a legal or financial document, but each certificate
represents a Jewish life. I realized that for each certificate
bearing my name, I would have a permanent connection to that
student’s Jewish journey.
I think my signature represents our
community as a whole and our community’s
commitment to our children and our children’s
Jewish education. Without each of the parties
represented on these beautiful certificates, the
chain might be broken.
After signing those certificates and thinking about what that
truly represented, I went down into our basement and actually
found my own Bar Mitzvah certificate (it was in the same
drawer as my Ketubah). I could barely read the signatures but
it did prompt a call to my father to ask if he remembered the
synagogue’s president back in 1970. He did, but the important
part of that call is that the conversation morphed into a
discussion of my Bar Mitzvah and how it has shaped my own
life and Jewish journey.
Admittedly, years from now when these students are adults,
have graduated from college and started a life of their own, this
certificate will probably not be taken out and reviewed. They
won’t care who the synagogue’s President was at the time they
became a Bar or Bat Mitzvah. Yet, all of the signatures on
those certificates have deep meaning. First and foremost, the
B’nai Mitzvah sign their own certificate, which memorializes
each student’s commitment to accept the privileges and
responsibilities of being a Jewish adult. Their parents must also
sign which signifies their commitment to both their child’s
Jewish identity and commitment to Jewish peoplehood. The
Rabbi and the Cantor sign as well, memorializing their sacred
part in helping each student reach their Jewish adulthood.
Maybe in my old age I am just getting sentimental or maybe
after all these years I truly realize how special each individual
piece of the puzzle is to our future and to the future of the
Jewish people.
L’Shalom
Ron Swichkow
Sisterhood shouts hello to
all members of TBT!
SAVE THE DATE - SPRING FLING
January proved to be a
busy month welcoming
2015. A big THANK
YOU is in order to Leslie
Swichkow, Erika Eberhardt and Hassia Levin for organizing our
successful Challah Baking/Bake Off/TBT Kitchen Shower
1/13/15. The evening was creative, scrumptious, and a boost to
enhancing our TBT kitchen with needed culinary items. Delightful indeed! A big THANK YOU also to Danielle Rubenstein and
Leslie Swichkow for planning our second Mah Jong Happening 1/25/15. Great fun and comradeship filled the room as different levels of expertise were organized to play at their level of
knowledge. Super planning!
Saturday, March 14, 2015
“Return of Judy Cole and Band”
Special Musical Guest, Cantor Nancy Kassel
7:30 PM - 11:00 PM
Havdalah at 8:00 PM - $18/person
followed by music and dancing!
“Brought to you by your Membership Committee”
ATTENTION!
NOMINATING COMMITTEE
SEEKS YOUR INPUT
February events are very diverse and will be sure to interest you.
The TBT Sisterhood is planning a docent led tour of the
Anne Frank in the World Exhibit, Sunday, 2/22/15. Please
watch for the evite. In addition, I am proud to announce that
Sisterhood will be making Hamentashen at TBT Thursday,
2/26/15, 10 am -1 pm and 7 pm – 10 pm. All hamentashen will
be donated to the Purim Carnival, Sunday, March 1 st. We need
your help as Sisterhood is counting on you to help bake dozens
of our “homemade” goodies. Please watch for the evite and sign
up for one or both shifts. See you soon!
The Nominating Committee for the 2015-2016 slate for
the Board of Trustees, Officers and Board of Education
has begun their work.
If you have names that you would like to suggest to the
committee for consideration,
please send them to Todd Boehm at
tboehm30@gmail.com
Robin Bledsoe
Sisterhood Chair
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News and Happenings from Temple Beth Tikvah
Religious School
Tu B’Shevat celebrates the new year for the trees. We acknowledge this day by rejoicing in the beauty of nature
and the growth of trees. Every year at Temple Beth Tikvah we celebrate by eating different fruits and nuts.
Tu B’Shevat will be celebrated on Sunday, February 1st. Our 4 th grade class has been busy practicing for the
assembly they will be presenting. Everyone is welcome to come and enjoy this program.
Our next Shabbat and Family Service is taking place on Friday, February 27 th. On this day our 3rd and 4th grade
students will accompany Rabbi Greene and Cantor Kassel. They will be joined by their teachers: Ophira Buchman, Esti Blue, Anna Gutkin, Robin Karlin, Carolyn Lippman, Aviva Margolies and Michelle Rodabaugh .
Please join our students for this meaningful service.
4th and 5th grade parents please plan to spend Sunday, February 22 Nd at the religious school for your Family Education Day.
January 9th – January 12th our confirmation class had a wonderful time in Washington DC. 14 students made the trip along with
Rabbi Greene and Adam & Bobbee Griff .
Mark your calendars for these upcoming events:
Sunday February 8th, Madrichim Training – 12:15 – 1:30
Sunday, February 22nd, 6th grade Field Trip – location: TBD
Sunday, February 22nd, 7th grade Field Trip to Breman Museum
No school Sunday, February 15th – Tuesday, February 17th
Shalom,
Hassia Levin
Confirmation Class Trip
What an adventure Washington DC was this past weekend! From
Friday talking about minimum wage and poverty all the way to
Monday Lobbying Georgia’s senators about LGBT Rights, Disability
Rights, Stem Cell Research, Israel, and poverty. The confirmation
class and I went to go see the MLK Memorial, The Holocaust Memorial, Smithsonian museums, Capitol Hill, and the Jefferson Memorial.
Not only were those sights fascinating, but we also had intriguing
services on Shabbat. Rabbi Namath and Rabbi Young were telling us
on Friday and Saturday services how we can make impacts to our
country. Well… I agree with Rabbi Greene, Adam, and Bobbee that
we made an impact for the United States of America, and ourselves.
Rabbi Greene did hope we had open eyes to the country and the world after this, and I can say that we all did!
Thank you to the Religious Action Center for having us open up to more leadership, Adam and Bobbee for coming and experiencing
with the class the whole time, and Rabbi Greene (and dad) for making this adventure possible.
Yael Greene
Chavurah Happenings
Chavurot at TBT are busy! Within the past few months, groups celebrated Sukkot with sukkah decorating parties in member's backyards (like the Family & Fun Chavurah), observed Hanukkah with white elephant gift exchanges and charitable acts (like the Chai
& Mighty Chavurah), and enjoyed Shabbat dinners or Havdalah services. This month, some groups plan to attend Jewish Film Festival flicks together and have all-ages game nights.
This spring, we'll be planning a multi-Chavurah outdoor gathering, inspired by the
kickball challenge held last year by the Agin, Bessoff, Craig, Elinger, Kaseff and
Wynne Chavurah. More details will come through Chavurot liaisons.
A few new groups have recently kicked off, and more are in the works! Chavurot are an excellent way to create community with
TBT and forge new friendships. If you have interest in becoming part of a Chavurah at TBT, please grab an application here
bethtikvah.com/community/chavurot, at TBT, or contact Dalia Faupel at d2faupel@comcast.net .
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HOTTY LATKE-IN
Youth Group
HOTTY (9-12th Grade)
We had 30 teens head to Jacksonville in January for our Winter Kallah. It was a blast!
Can’t wait for NFTY Convention in just a few short weeks. We also hosted our first fundraiser for Camp Jenny at Top Golf. It was a huge success – thank you to all of the TBT
members who supported us by donating for this great cause. We truly appreciate it!
UP NEXT:
Join us on Friday, February 6th for our annual Youth group led Shabbat service. It promises to be an inspiring evening and gives us a chance to show you what we can do! The
theme this year is “What does it mean to be connected?” Youth groupers and their families are invited to join us for Shabbat dinner before services. We also have our Chai Society party on February 22nd. Come dressed up in your tuxes and evening gowns to watch
the Oscars and eat some hors d'oeuvres. .
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)
JYG’s In In
January JYG’ers had a ton of fun at one of our favorite events – the Chocolate Making
Party at Chamberlains Chocolate Factory. We spent the afternoon making chocolate
lollipops, personal pizzas, and chocolate covered pretzels. It was a delicious event!
And, save-the-date…March 20-22nd is NFTY-SAR’s Hatikvah Kallah for 7th & 8th Graders
(at Temple Sinai in Sandy Springs)!! We’ll send out more info about this awesome weekend as the date gets closer, but you don’t want to miss out.
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
Join us on February 22nd for our Mad Scientist event at TBT! Right after religious school –
we’ll eat lunch and then cook up some crazy experiments led by our very own Mad
Scientist. Hope you can come!
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!
Thank you to the following families who donated items for our Youth Lounge:
Schwartz Family, Diamond Family, Restler Family, Swichkow Family, and the
Torino Family.
Want more info about the youth groups at TBT? Contact us at:
youth@bethtikvah.com or call us:
Bobbee (303) 981-2356 & Adam (404) 971-4687
5TH & 6TH GRADE AT STARS & STRIKES
Upcoming Events:
February 6th - HOTTY Congregational Services
February 13th-17th - NFTY Convention
February 22nd - Club 56 Mad Scientist
February 22nd - HOTTY Oscars Party
We are SO excited to finally
have our very own youth
lounge at TBT (classroom
21)! We are looking for some
items to help furnish it. Here
is our wish list. If you have
any of these items that you
would be willing to donate to
us, please email us at:
youth@bethtikvah.com
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(they don't have to be brand
new, but in reasonably good
condition). Thank you!!
Youth Lounge Wish List
♦DVD player
♦Small tables/coffee
♦Keurig machine
tables
B’nai Mitzvah
Logan Mitchell Coe will be called to the Torah as a Bar Mitzvah on February 7, 2015. He is the son of Robin
and David Coe and the brother to Ellie and Maya. Logan is a 7th grade honor student at Hightower Trail Middle
School. He is a cross-country runner, plays piano and clarinet, and loves playing outside with his friends.
Audra Buffington will be called to the Torah as a Bat Mitzvah on February, 14, 2015. Audra is the daughter of
Mara and Don Buffington and sister to Nathan. She is the granddaughter of Murray and Glory Nadelle of
Woodstock, Georgia, Janice McNeal of Atlanta, Georgia and Don and Pat Buffington of Atlanta, Georgia. Audra is
blessed to spend time with Great Grandparents Madge McNeal of Sandy Springs, Georgia, Buffa and Don
Buffington of Atlanta, Georgia and MaryAnn Yeargin of Summerfield, Florida. Audra is in the 7 th grade at The
Davis Academy where she was selected as a Student Ambassador, plays on the school volleyball team and is a
finalist in the upcoming school spelling bee. Audra enjoys travelling and hanging out with friends and will be celebrating this
special occasion by visiting Paris this summer!
Morgan Sean Nathan will be called to the Torah as a Bar Mitzvah on February 21, 2015. Morgan is the son of
Ted and Melanie Nathan, and older brother to Madison Nathan. He is in the 7 th grade at Hightower Trail Middle
School. Morgan enjoys all sports, especially basketball, and spending time with his family and friends.
Izaac S. Shultz will be called to the Torah as a Bar Mitzvah on February 21, 2015. Izaac is the son of Robert and
Ruth Shultz, and Suzan Shultz, and grandson of Esther and Walter Shultz and Carol and Fred Abrams. He has three
step-brothers; Ben, Jake and Sam Rockaway. Izaac is in the seventh grade at Crabapple Middle School where he
enjoys science and plays trombone in the seventh grade band. He also enjoys video games, playing soccer and tennis
and going outside with his step-brothers.
Anna Wynne will be called to the Torah as a Bat Mitzvah on February 28, 2015. Anna is the daughter of Susan
and Scott Wynne, and the sister to Michael Wynne. She is the granddaughter of Flora and Richard Cohen of Dallas,
Texas, and Margot and David Wynne of Greenville, South Carolina. She is in the 7th grade at Dodgen Middle School
where she is a Principal's Honor Roll student. Anna is a cheerleader for the 7th Grade Pope Junior Greyhounds. In
her free time, Anna enjoys spending time with her friends, and looks forward to every summer when she goes to
Camp Coleman.
Ilana Mermelstein will be called to the Torah as a Bat Mitzvah on February 28, 2015. Ilana is the daughter of
Evan Mermelstein and Sharon Mermelstein and sister to Ryan Mermelstein. Ilana is in the seventh grade at
Northwestern Middle School where she enjoys singing in the chorus and performing in school musicals. Ilana is also
in a theater company outside of school. She loves hanging out with her friends everywhere she goes; school, theater,
Religious School, Girl Scouts, and in the neighborhood. Ilana has enjoyed the learning experience and preparation
for this milestone, and cannot wait to become a Bat Mitzvah!
The Atlanta JCC sends a delegation annually of 13-16 year old athletes to the JCC Maccabi
Games, an annual multi-sports, cultural and social Jewish experience for well over 1,000
young athletes from all over the U.S. and some international countries including Israel. Sports
include baseball, basketball, soccer, tennis, volleyball, swimming and more. This year, the
Atlanta delegation will go to either Dallas or Milwaukee August 2-7. Check the Marcus Atlanta
JCC website for information including fees and tryouts. http://www.atlantajcc.org/interior-pages/sports-maccabi/.
Two Beth Tikvah members are coaching baseball this year, Mark Rudel (15/16 year old) and Howard Janis (13-14
year old). Tryouts will be in late January / early February. Feel free to contact Mark Rudel (404-429-9289) or Howard
Janis (404-729-0397) for more information. TBT has been represented with both athletes and coaches for multiple
years. Let's keep this run going for several more years.
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News and Happenings from Temple Beth Tikvah
Fundraising News
OY VEY!! MAZEL TOV!! Congrats to our TBT family for reaching the 1 st goal of the
ANNUAL CAMPAIGN! As of December 31st we collected enough pledges and contributions
to surpass $50,000 and earn the Blank Family Foundation 50% matching gift, a total of
$25,000. On behalf of the Board of Trustees and the Fundraising Committee, we want to thank
everyone who has contributed this far.
With this in mind, we still have a ways to go to get to our Annual Goal of $100,000. Next on
the agenda to help us get there is a great event coming up on February 21: The TBT/ECEC
Second Chance Prom event! This promises to be a great night of for everyone! We’ll have
great entertainment, food, drinks and of course, great prizes through the auction to win!
In the mean time, please take the time to contribute to the Annual Campaign if you haven’t
done so already. Just visit www.bethtikvah.com and scroll down to ANNUAL CAMPAIGN EVERYONE MATTERS to make your contribution today.
On behalf of the Board of Trustees, I'd like to thank the following members of our TBT family
for their generous pledges and gifts:
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
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
Yitzhak and Ronit Hermoni
David and Ellen Herold
Mitchell and Julie Hilsen
Jamie and Katie Jaffe
David and Beth Janes
Peter and Sharon Jedel
Morris and Anna Kagan
Doug and Donna Kallman
Cantor Nancy Kassel
Valerie Kassel Jr
Howard and Linda Katz
Jerry and Marcy Kaufman
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
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
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
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
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
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
Clifford and Loretta Weiss
Mark and Debbie Weiss
Douglas Wexler and Jane Greenberger
Bram and Dana Wieskopf
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 December 2014)
BAKERS NEEDED FOR PURIM CARNIVAL “BAKE WALK”!
Please email Beth Janes at bethjanes@comcast.net
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News and Happenings from Temple Beth Tikvah
February 2015
Sunday
1
Monday
2
Family Promise
3
6:45 pm - 8:30 pm
Kesher/Confirmation
/Kivunim
9:30 am - 12:00 pm
Religious School
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Families Anonymous
9:30 am -Religious
School Tu B'Shevat
Assembly
Tuesday
EREV TU BISHVAT
Wednesday
4
Thursday
5
TU BISHVAT
Friday
6
9:30 am - Tai Chi
7
6:00 pm
HOTTY Dinner
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Religious School
8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Shabbat Service
led by HOTTY
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Board of Ed Meeting
Saturday
9:00 am - 10:00 am
Bagels, Learning &
Torah
10:00 am - Shabbat
Service - Coe Bar
Mitzvah
10:00 am Special
Congregational
Meeting
10:45 am Purim
Meeting
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9
9:30 am ATID
9:30 am - 12:00 pm
Religious School
10:45 am - The
Music & Religion of
Leonard Cohen
12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
Madrichim Training
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10
12:00 pm - Senior
Luncheon
6:45 pm - 8:30 pm
Kesher/Confirmation
/Kivunim
9:30 am - Tai Chi
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Religious School
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NFTY Convention and URJ
Youth Engagement
Conference
7:30 pm Fundraising Meeting
12:00 pm ECEC VIP Shabbat
8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Shabbat Service
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Families Anonymous
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President's Day
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NFTY Convention and
URJ Youth Engagement
Conference
NFTY Convention and URJ
Youth Engagement
Conference
No Religious School
No ECEC
No ECEC
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Families Anonymous
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19
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Breast Cancer
Support Group
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Women's Study From Sarah to
Savannah: Leadership Lessons from
our Ancestral
Mothers
No Religious School
9:30 am - Tai Chi
7:30 pm - Board of
Trustees Meeting
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8:30 am - 12:20 pm
- 7th Grade Field Trip to
Breman
6:45 pm - 8:30 pm
Kesher/Confirmation
/Kivunim
9:30 am - ATID
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Families Anonymous
9:30 am - 12:00 pm
Religious School
9:35 am - 11:45 am RS
Family Ed Day - 4th &
5th grade
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NFTY Convention and URJ
Youth Engagement
Conference
9:00 am - 10:00 am
Bagels, Learning &
Torah
10:00 am - Shabbat
Service - Buffington
Bat Mitzvah
NFTY Convention and
URJ Youth Engagement
Conference
No Religious School
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6:30 pm - HOTTY Board Meeting
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26
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Sisterhood Hamentaschen
Prep
9:30 am - Tai Chi
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Religious School
5:45 pm - College
Connection Mailing
Prep
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Sisterhood Hamentaschen
Prep
7:30 pm - Officers
Meeting
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11:45 am - Lunch
& Learn: The Introduction to the
Talmud that You've
Been Waiting For!
8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Shabbat Service w/
Choir
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6:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Oneg
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Family Shabbat
Service - 3rd & 4th
Grade
21
9:00 am - 10:00 am
Bagels, Learning &
Torah
10:00 am - Shabbat
Service Nathan/Shultz B’nai
Mitzvah
7:30 pm Forever Young:
2nd Chance Prom
Night
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9:00 am - 10:00 am
Bagels, Learning &
Torah
10:00 am - Shabbat
Service Wynne/Mermelstein
B’not Mitzvah
10:00 am - Purim
Meeting
12:30 pm
Sisterhood - Anne
Frank Museum Tour
12:30 pm - 5th/6th
YG - Mad Scientist
4:00 pm - HOTTY Chai Society Oscars
Party
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News and Happenings from Temple Beth Tikvah
Welcome to the TBT Family!!
TBT Seniors Luncheon
Monday, February 9 at 12 PM
Joel and Amy Glass
Officer Zac Frommer
from the
Roswell Police Department
will be our speaker.
Jim and Renee Berman
The topic is “Watch Out For…”
RSVP to Natine at rosen4348@aol.com
Taglit-Birthright Israel with
URJ Kesher | Register for
Summer Trips on
February 3, 2015!
www.gokesher.org
This summer we invite you to go on TaglitBirthright Israel with URJ Kesher — the only
Birthright Israel trip organized by Reform Judaism.
You only get to go on Birthright Israel once. Make
sure to Go Kesher! It’s your turn to explore
Jerusalem’s Old City, float in the Dead Sea, climb
Masada at sunrise and celebrate modern Tel Aviv.
Registration Day is Tuesday, February 3rd. Sign up
for more information at www.gokesher.org.
Do We Have Your Child’s College Address?
The College Outreach Committee will
be sending our college students a
care package for Purim.
FOOD OF THE MONTH
Do we have your child’s address?
If you provided us with this information in the fall,
nothing further is required. However, if you have not
yet given us this information or your student has moved
since October, please send us their college mailing
address as soon as possible.
Also, if your child graduated this past December,
please let us know this as well.
Monetary or item donations would be greatly appreciated.
Send all information to
Lynda Bennett at lrbennett08@comcast.net.
The food bins are empty. Please bring hearty soups and
peanut butter for North Fulton Community Charities (NFCC)
and Kosher foods for Jewish Family & Career Services
(JF&CS) The need in our area is great.
Together we “can” make a difference!
HELP US HELP YOU
Your synagogue community
wants to be a
Caring Community/Kehillat Chesed
If you have recently experienced a loss, are facing a crisis
or are celebrating a simcha, please let our office know as
soon as possible.
Our clergy and friends strive to be a source of support as
best as they can. If you know of one of our fellow
congregants who has experienced a loss or can use a
hand, please contact the office at 770.642.0434.
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News and Happenings from Temple Beth Tikvah
CLICK ANYWHERE ON THIS PAGE
TO RSVP AND PAY
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Donations
Annual Campaign
Ronald and Leslie Swichkow in memory of Bernie Bickwit
Sandy and Nancy Simon in memory of Leonard Paul
Irving and Doris Rosing in memory of Bernie Bickwit
Thomas and Susan Williams in memory of Marjorie Williams and
Charles Francis Williams
Steven and Amy Fine in honor of Jennifer and Ellen Fine
Sandy and Nancy Simon in memory of Bernie Bickwit and
Leonard Paul
Robert and Marcy Nader in honor of Rabbi Greene, Rabbi Tam and
Cantor Kassel and in memory of Bernie Bickwit
Alma Klein, Andrea and Steve Leaf & Family in memory of
Bernie Bickwit
Jamie and Lauren Burak in memory of Evan Burak
Jamie and Lauren Burak in memory of Barry and Marcia Lurey
Lawrence and Anne Skal in memory of Frances Cunix and
Bernie Bickwit
The Wilson, Faupel, Gergans, Hilsen, Loventhal, Salinas and Shields
Families in memory of Donald Block
Building Fund
Michelle Jacobowitz in memory of Bernie Bickwit
Dale and Wendy Bearman in memory of Betty Ebstein
Campership/Israel Fund
Mark and Jennifer Mosbacher in memory of Alvin Gross and Lester
Mosbacher
Howard and Suzanne Silverman
Cantor Kassel’s Discretionary Fund
Steven, Amy, Jennifer and Ellen Fine in honor of Cantor Kassel and
Paige Dobbins
Robert Leventhal in memory of Robert E. Leventhal
David and Beth Janes in memory of Ira Madans and in honor of Phyllis Madans' birthday
Judy Levine in memory of Milton Marshall
Shelby Steinhauer in loving memory of Natalie Richman
Rosalind Taranto in memory of Philip Pomerance
Todd and Rachel Wilson in honor of Libby Povlot becoming a
Bat Mitzvah
Caring/Kehillat Chesed Fund
Fred and Patricia Landsberg wishing a speedy recovery to
Esther Shultz
Rabbi Thomas and Marilyn Liebschutz in honor of Esther Shultz's
special birthday
David and Roberta Coad in memory of Dorothy Spielvogel
Shelby Steinhauer in loving memory of Natalie Richman
Lois Clymin in memory of Michael Clymin
Steven & Linda Steinberg in memory of Jay Rosen
Fred and Patricia Landsberg in memory of Lila Surges
Bruce and Bonnie Walkes in memory of Bernie Bickwit
Lawrence and Anne Skal in celebration of Esther Shultz's special
birthday
Amy, Evan, Zachary and Ryan Rosen wishing a speedy recovery to
Wendy Bearman
General Fund
Howard and Pamela Levitt in memory of Jacob Levitt
Renee Davis in memory of Melvin Haber
Harlan & Ivie Graiser in memory of Bernie Bickwit, Melvin Haber and
wishing a speedy recovery to Estelle Graiser
William & Marjory Segal in memory of Bernie Bickwit
Lawrence & Selma Silverman in honor of a speedy recovery for
Pearl Bruger Aptekar
Belle Kulkin in memory of Morris Richman
Mitchell and Julie Hilsen and their Chavurah in memory of
Donald Block
Michael Zalkin Memorial Library Fund
David & Christine Toltzis in memory of Bernie Bickwit
Sanford and Gail Seidman in memory of Fred Permison,
Florence Permison and Robert Permison
Prayerbook Fund
David and Beth Janes in memory of Ira Madans and in honor of
Phyllis Madans' birthday
Melvyn and Vivian Lapes in honor of Esther Shultz's special birthday
Preschool Fund
Jenifer & Rory Friedman and Sheri & Brian Baker in memory of
Bernie Bickwit
David and Beth Janes in memory of Ira Madans and in honor of
Phyllis Madans' birthday
Rabbi Greene’s Discretionary Fund
Melvyn and Vivian Lapes
David and Beth Janes in memory of Ira Madans and in honor of
Phyllis Madans' birthday
Shelby Steinhauer in loving memory of Natalie Richman
Donald and June Restler in memory of Bernie Bickwit
John and Dahlia, Emily & Hannah Restler and Kevin and Cherie &
Claudia Restler wishing a speedy recovery to Don Restler
Rabbi Tam’s Discretionary Fund
Ruth Zeidman in memory of Bernie Bickwit
Steve and RoseAnn Gerson in memory of Bernie Bickwit
Barry and Dore Kaiser in memory of Bernie Bickwit
Lois Clymin in memory of Bernie Bickwit
Barry & Robin Riegelhaupt in memory of Melvin Haber
Andrew and Barbara Sacks in memory of Hyman Sacks
Religious School Fund
David and Beth Janes in memory of Ira Madans and in honor of
Phyllis Madans' birthday
Lynn Friedman in memory of Bernie Bickwit
Burton and Sara Grossman in memory of Evelyn Grossman
Kathleen Levin in memory of Bernard Bickwit
Tikkun Olam Fund
Ken and Lauri Winkler in memory of Louise Singletary and
Donald Singletary
Torah Fund
Marvin and Trudy Davis in memory of Bernie Bickwit
Morray and Susan Scheinfeld in memory of Joseph Scheinfeld and
Sophie Scheinfeld
Youth Group Fund
Larry & Jackie Pepper in memory of Irving Yehuda Pepper
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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:
Thank You to our Amazing Office Volunteers!
Donald E. Block
Father of Scott Block
Erica Stein
Marla Ramaglia
Richard Staviss
Marsha McMurrain
June Wallach
Rhonda Povlot
Leslie Swichkow
Emily Restler
Maddie Schwartz
Mark Mosbacher
Dani Stordy
Eleanor Goldsmith
Sister-in-law of Betty Rickles
May God console you among all the
mourners of Zion and Jerusalem.
Honor a person or event
with a leaf on our tree of
life. You can purchase a
leaf as an individual or as
Tamah and Glenn Cooper on the
engagement of their daughter, Honey, to
Zach Shair of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida.
An October wedding is planned.
a group.!
Breast Cancer Survivor Group
for the Jewish Community
Hildy Ortiz on her engagement to Jim Chaffer.
Scott and Marci Weiss as their son, Jake, officially signed
a commitment letter to accept a
scholarship and play baseball as a
member of the Eastern Michigan
University Eagles. Scout
Baseball, a leading national
college scouting organization,
ranked Weiss, an all-purpose
outfielder, as a top-20 national Division I prospect in June
2014.
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, February 19 at 7:00 PM
Leslie and Ron Swichkow on the birth of
their granddaughter, Ellie Paige Cooper,
on January 19.
Proud parents are Erin and Seth Cooper.
Dr. Stephen Szabo will speak to the group
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 vrapowitzslp@yahoo.com or call 678-643-9672.
Please RSVP. All are welcome.
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News and Happenings from Temple Beth Tikvah
Synagogue Information
Synagogue Office
Fax Number
School Office (Perri)
Preschool (Jenifer)
Assistant to Clergy
Financial Secretary
Admin. Assistant
Office Manager
- 770-642-0434
- 770-642-0647
- 770-642-4168
- 678-350-0076
- Michelle Leder
- Jenny Korsen
- Lisa Singer
- Becky Sullivan
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.
Get Involved! TBT Committees and Chairpersons
Adult Education
Cindy Getty
eeg@comcast.net
Budget & Finance
Karen Korshak
karcpa@comcast.net
Campership
Marcia Haber
marciahaber@yahoo.com
Chavurot
Dalia Faupel
d2faupel@comcast.net
College Outreach
Lynda Bennett
lrbennett08@comcast.net
Ginger Glazer
ggchoc@bellsouth.net
Communications
Mark Rudel
mrudel@ups.com
Family Promise
Randy and Amy Siegal
amysiegal@gmail.com
Brian and Jennifer Steinberg
zokadesigns@gmail.com
Tony Rosenberg
trosenberg860@gmail.com
Fundraising
Jonathan Agin
jlagin1@gmail.com
House
Ted Nathan
tnathan@baldwinscheduling.com
Human Resources
Seth Zimmer
sz4941@att.com
Interior Standards & Marketing
Susan Estroff
sestroff@earthlink.net
Israel
Gene Carasick
gcarasick@gmail.com
Kehillat Chesed (Caring)
Leslie Swichkow
lswichkow@comcast.net
Library
Ilana Zalkin
ilanaz@att.net
Membership Recruitment &
Retention
Jill Leitman
jaarons2@yahoo.com
Marcia Pearl
marciapearl@bellsouth.net
Men’s Club
Mark Greenspan
greenspanfamily@bellsouth.net
Peter Hartog
althazyr@gmail.com
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Nominating Committee
Todd Boehm
tboehm30@bellsouth.net
Ritual
Esther Shultz
savtaesther5@gmail.com
Security
Jay Sausmer
jsausmer@gmail.com
Seniors
Natine Rosenzweig
rosen4348@aol.com
Sisterhood
Robin Bledsoe
sisterhoodtbt@gmail.com
Social Action
Darrin Cohen
dcohen@wealthofga.com
Website Development
Scott Povlot
spovlot@yahoo.com
Youth Group
Debra Schwartz
dls63@bellsouth.net
Michal Loventhal
loventhalmichal@gmail.com
News and Happenings from Temple Beth Tikvah
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News and Happenings from Temple Beth Tikvah
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
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