tbt november kol tikvah 2011
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November 2011 • Volume 25 • Issue 11 A Reform Congregation Embracing Our Jewish Tradition
News and Happenings from Temple Beth Tikvah
MJCCA Book Festival - TBT Sponsors Senator Lieberman Event Cover Story
Veterans Info Wanted Page 2
Falcons Fundraiser Page 6
Youth News/Events Page 7
Fridays with Friends Page 7
Seniors Luncheon Page 8
Sisterhood Events Page 8
Operation Paperback Page 9
Turkey Drive Page 11
Food of the Month Page 12
B’nai Mitzvah Page 13
Blood Drive Page 14
Contributions Pages 14 & 15
TBT is thrilled to be a community partner with the MJCCA Book Festival for the Esther G. Levine Community Read with Senator Joe Lieberman at the MJCCA, Sunday, November 13 at 7:00 p.m. In his book, The Gift of Rest, Senator Lieberman offers the gift of Sabbath observance – a gift that has anchored, ordered and inspired his life – to readers of all faiths. Combining personal and political memoir with history and broadly informed religious reflection, this book is a practical how- to-guide, with simple suggestions for introducing the Sabbath into your own life.
A Look Inside
Our Gates
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Kavod to our Veterans
Until the nineteenth century, most
nations in the world denied Jewish
residents the right to bear arms in
defense of the homeland. In sharp
contrast to this trend, American Jews
first sprang to arms in the early colonial period when they
participated in the common effort to protect the community
from hostile attack. Since that time, American Jews have
taken part in every military struggle from the American
Revolution to Operation Enduring Freedom.
(Visit www.americanjewisharchives.org to see their online
“Jews and the American Military” exhibit.)
Our Jewish predecessors developed their own roots in this
country; they sought out every opportunity to show their
support of the United States, often putting themselves in
harm‟s way through military service.
The Jewish community has its own fair share of American
Heroes, too. Major General Maurice Rose, the highest
ranking Jewish soldier during World War II, was killed
in action as the commander of the elite Third Armored
Division. Commodore Uriah Phillips Levy, who reached
the highest rank in the Navy in the 1860s, repeatedly
confronted anti-Semitism and advanced human rights by
eliminating flogging from the Navy. Chaplain Rabbi
Alexander Goode was one of the well known Four
Chaplains who gave their lives to save other soldiers during
the sinking of the USAT Dorchester during World War II.
These servicemen, among so many others, left their mark
on the military, on our country and our Jewish community
by providing significant leadership.
For the past two years, I have been inviting our veterans
to come to services to be recognized and thanked for their
past or current service. This year, Veterans Day is
November 11. I would like to invite all of our Veterans
to join us again. This time, I have asked our Sixth Grade
students to lead our service. Younger generations of
Jews are farther removed from our military and are less
familiar with people who have served. I believe our
veterans of past years and in recent months can show our
youth that serving our country is meaningful and valiant.
Since it is one of our Family Services, we will have
our Oneg at 6:00 p.m. and our service will be from
6:30-7:30 p.m. In addition, we are joining our JCC in
supporting Operation Paperback, collecting books for our
men and women serving abroad or in military hospitals in
the U.S. (Please bring new or gently used books; sorry,
no romance novels.)
If you are a veteran, let us know that you are coming:
[email protected]. If someone in your immediate
family is currently serving, we hope that you rsvp and
stand in for him/her.
Keep our troops in our hearts and prayers. They are
providing a great service and we are grateful.
Rabbi Fred Greene
For additional ways to support our troops, check
out the Jewish Chaplains Council, www.jcca.org/jwb/
and Operation Pal, which sends letters to wounded
Marines, www.operationpal.com.
Are you a veteran?
Rabbi Greene would like to know!
This will be the third year which we honor our veterans at Beth Tikvah.
There are 17 that I know of. Let me know if you have
served in our armed forces...
Then plan on joining us for services on Friday night,
November 11 at 6:30 p.m.
Even if you can't make it, send a note over to me
We are Looking for a Few Good Men & Women
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Maybe Cantors aren‟t supposed to have favorite prayers, but when I try to calm my mind in the brief moments of silent
meditation, I find this prayer to be very grounding. The words come from Psalms 19:15. I am puzzled, however, by the
order of the prayer. I would have expected that the “meditations of my heart” to come before the “words of my mouth,”
as it is our thoughts that lead to our spoken words which in turn lead to our actions.
One of our Beth Tikvah High School students recently posted something amusing and thought-provoking on Facebook:
“We never really grow up. We only learn how to act in public.”
I think there is much truth to this quote, but I‟d like to think that we CAN grow up and that our thoughts and prayers can
mature to the point that they are more in synch with our actions. I always come back to our “Yih‟yu L‟Ratzon” prayer,
because if the words of my mouth and the meditations of my heart are not acceptable to God, then I am truly headed
down the wrong path. As I have shared with you in the past, quieting my mind does not come easily to me and I am not
one who can claim to meditate. But for those brief moments of silence when I read and re-read the “Yih‟yu L‟Ratzon”
prayer, I am reminded to bring my prayers back that which is acceptable to God.
Save the Date:
We had quite an amazing Riverwood High School class…back in the day. You simply must come hear my dear and
talented friends perform. Courtenay Collins is an extremely accomplished actress and vocalist here in Atlanta and Laura
Patinkin will be coming to us from New York where she has had much success in performing. More details will be forth-
coming but in the meantime, I encourage you to „Google‟ both Courtenay and Laura to get an idea of the musical treat
we have planned for you!
Notes from Cantor Kassel
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Friends,
I have to tell you...(and this is said with that
Jewish intonation that we‟re all so familiar
with, as in “not that it‟s my child I‟m talking
about...but this child is special!) not that this is
my Board of Trustees, but this Board IS SPECIAL!!
We all have such a terrifically dedicated group of Trustees, with
each one so very devoted to our synagogue and committed to
using the best of themselves to help create community. I want to
share with you the many areas (and this is just a smattering) in
which your Board of Trustees are involved. Upon reading this I
know you will agree, that this is truly a working Board.
Steve Astren is serving on the Budget and Finance Committee to
assist the Board and the Treasurer in planning for and monitoring
the financially related areas of the synagogue.
Jonathan Bennett, Paul Beckman, Debra Schwartz
As Vice Presidents of Finance, Administration and Programming,
each of these folks works on a regular and on-going basis with
between the five and ten committees for which they are
responsible. Often they are out of breath! Between these three
VPs there is virtually nothing that happens in their respective
areas in the synagogue with which one of them is not involved.
Sheryl Blechner We are honored and fortunate to have our
Immediate Past President on the Board and be a resource for all
of us. Sheryl participates in the Women‟s Study Group led by
Rabbi Judi Beiner, and has been a multi-year participant in the
Melton study program. She brings to us many experiences within
the greater Jewish community which might be of interest to TBT
and our congregants, such as her co-chairing Operation Paperback
for the MJCCA Book Festival and being a member of Federations‟ Israel
Outcomes Committee.
Mary Block is a teacher in our Early Childhood Education
Center, is an immediate past Sisterhood Co-Chair, helped in the
planning of our recent Shabbat Todah for all of our volunteers,
and has coordinated the synagogue offering a babysitting
certification course for our youth.
Todd Boehm Work has called Todd away from town during the
week, but his dedication and commitment to his role as Trustee
is very much present. He is sure to attend Board meetings
remotely, by dialing in via conference call. It should not be
underestimated the dedication it takes to sit through a 2 1/2 hour
Board Meeting via conference call dial in.
Gene Carasick serves as Chair of the synagogue‟s Israel
Committee, and has served as co-Chair of the Generation-to-
Generation program. In addition to this, Gene has played an
instrumental role in planning and executing the Beit Cafe
program we have had in the last couple of years.
Laura DeRiemer serves as Chair of the Fundraising Committee.
Under her leadership the synagogue raised in excess of $113,000
in the first year of the Bucket Campaign, and she and her
Committee are working hard in this second year at helping the
synagogue reach the two year cumulative $250,000 goal (by the
way - help them out...send in your pledge if you have not already
done so). Laura also served as co-Chair with Gene Carasick of
the Generation-to-Generation program.
Dave Faupel chairs our Communications Committee. In his
role, Dave plays an important role in much of the publicity that
is issued, from creating and writing the copy, to proofing copy
that is submitted by various Committees, to ensuring that each
program is well publicized both to our own synagogue
community and the greater Atlanta Jewish community at large.
Ivie Graiser serves as Chair of the Chavurot program. In her
capacity, she is a true “matchmaker,” matching those who
would like to be in a Chavurah with an existing Chavurah that
would be a good fit for that congregant. In addition, Ivie
facilitates groups of people setting up new Chavurot, if there
are folks with similar interests who would like to create a new
one together. If you are interested in developing a relationship
with approximately ten other adult members/family units who
may have similar interests as you, contact Ivie and she can
surely make a “shidach” (a match)!
Michael Gutkin serves as Chair of the synagogue‟s Security
Committee. Although we wish it were different, Jewish houses
of worship, Jewish institutions and Jewish agencies all across
the country live in challenging times when it comes to security.
Michael is kept abreast of information from the Jewish
Federation of Atlanta‟s security department and as well
liaisons with the Chief of the Roswell Police Department
regarding security matters. Michael then brings the
information from these two sources through his Committee
back to the Board, to ensure that Temple Beth Tikvah takes
appropriate steps to keep the synagogue community safe.
Michael also serves as the Board of Trustee representative on
the Temple Beth Tikvah Endowment Fund Board.
Alicia Hirsch formally served on the Board of Education,
and now serves on the Board of the Temple Beth Tikvah sister-
hood. In addition, she is co-chairing the development of a new
program with fellow Trustee Lindsay Levin to address the
needs of families with pre-school age children, in terms of
affiliation with and integration into synagogue life.
Lindsay Levin co-chaired with fellow Trustee Mary Block,
our very successful Shabbat Todah program to thank all
synagogue volunteers for their service. In addition, she is
co-chairing with Trustee Alicia Hirsch the program to help
families with pre-school age children feel connected to the
synagogue and synagogue life. As an attorney, we have also
called upon Lindsay to look at several governance issues
including the changes of our very mobile and technologically
connected society, what steps need to be taken to be able to
count a Board Member who sits in a Board meeting virtually
from a remote location as part of the required quorum for a
Board meeting.
Tom McMurrain is founder and CEO of a software company.
He graciously volunteered to use his professional expertise to
recently conduct a review of the complete I.T. software
environment of the synagogue.
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Shalom Chaverim - שלום חברים
News and Happenings from Temple Beth Tikvah
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Shalom Chaverim continued...
With his help and recommendations, there are specific steps we
will be taking to ensure that the synagogue optimally uses the
software it has. Tom served on the Board of Trustees earlier in
the life of the synagogue, and has been a member of Temple Beth
Tikvah since the second year of its inception.
Rhonda Povlot As Secretary of the Board, Rhonda memorializes
the content of all of the Board of Trustee meetings as well as the
Officer meetings. By creating these minutes, we always have
accurate records to refer to of discussions held and decisions
made. Rhonda has served in many capacities in the synagogue
previously, including Chair of the Board of Education. This
year Rhonda has embarked on a new area of involvement, and
that is serving as the 7th grade teacher in Religious School. We
know that Rhonda‟s commitment to Temple Beth Tikvah and
synagogue life will certainly be felt by her students.
Esther Shultz serves as Chair of the synagogue‟s Ritual
Committee. The Committee is a resource that works with the
Rabbi to give input into ritual-related areas at his request.
As Chair of this Committee, Esther is also takes on the
responsibility of coordinating for all Greeters/Ushers for Erev
Shabbat and Shabbat Morning Services, as well as all High Holy
Day Services. Esther and her husband Walt, are active
participants in Shabbat Morning “Bagel, Learning and Torah”
with Rabbi Greene.
Ron Swichkow As Treasurer of Temple Beth Tikvah, Ron is in
almost daily communication with Becky Sullivan, our Office
Manager, regarding financial matters. There is not a single bill or
invoice that gets paid at the Synagogue that has not first
been reviewed by Ron and specifically approved by him. In
addition Ron works closely with the Vice President of Finance,
Jonathan Bennett, and the Chair of Budget and Finance on
other financial and budget related matters.
Seth Zimmer serves as Chair of the Board of Education.
As such he leads that group of synagogue members who are
responsible for overseeing the educational programs of the
Religious School and the Early Childhood Education Center.
In this role, Seth serves as a resource to Hassia Levin and
Jenifer Friedman, to ensure that as Directors, they are able to
accomplish the goals they have for our children. And last but
not least, Seth is there practically every Sunday morning,
selling bagels and nosh before and during Religious School to
help fund-raise for the program.
If you got through all of this, (1) Congratulations! and (2)
thank you for giving me the opportunity to share with you the
depth of commitment of your Officers and Trustees. Hopefully
their work will inspire you to offer your gifts, whatever they
may be, in helping to build our community. As well, I know
that you join me in thanking our Officers and Trustees for their
efforts and their commitment to Temple Beth Tikvah.
L‟shalom - שלום’ל
Steven C. Gerson
President
Education Director
Our children just experienced such a beautiful, spiritual time during the High Holidays, Sukkot and Simchat Torah in our
school and in our synagogue. We go into the month of November renewed and dedicated to doing and being our best.
I love that we follow this time of reflection with the American tradition of giving thanks. As a school, we have so much
to be thankful for. I am thankful to have the opportunity to take part in the Jewish Education of such a diverse and
wonderful group of children. I am grateful to have such a talented group of teachers dedicated to making sure that not
only do our children know Jewish History, Bible, Music, Tradition, Hebrew, Holidays, Customs, Art, Tefillah, but that
when they walk out our doors that they are connected to their religion, their synagogue and each other. I am thankful to
our devoted Parents who lead by example in making synagogue and religious school a priority for their families. I am
thankful to our Rabbi and Cantor who spiritually enrich our program and take an important part in educating our
children. Under the leadership of Seth Zimmer, our outstanding Board of Education is constantly helping us to make
sure our children are receiving a top notch Jewish education. Our Board of Education is successful in doing this because
they have the support of our Board of Trustees, under the wise leadership of Steve Gerson. Lastly, I am thankful to my
assistant Perri, who works hard to take care of the little details behind each success.
As you can see, we are a community and our school is successful because of all of you who share your time, love of
Judaism and commitment to the education of our children. I am thankful to all of you.
November Happenings:
November 6th – 6th grade 13 Mitzvot meeting and Family Education Day at 9:30 a.m.
November 11th - Our 6th grade students will share Shabbat with our congregation family.
There is no school Tuesday, November 8th, Sunday November 20th through Sunday November 27th.
Hassia Levin
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Early Childhood Ed. Director
A wise friend once told me, “If everybody in the
world threw their tsuris in a pot, we would all the
take our own tsuris back.”
It is that time of year again, the time to reflect on
our lives and be thankful for all that we have. My
wise friend has a point. No matter what hand we
are dealt in life, we still have so much to be thank-
ful for. Everyday in the Early Childhood Center,
I am reminded what a beautiful world we live in.
When I see the smile of an eighteen month old,
look into the innocent, bright eyes of a three year
old, or witness the growth and development of a
four year old, I am constantly being made aware of
what a wonderful world this is. The little things
that cloud up our bigger pictures are really just that,
the little things. I am guilty of it, letting the tiniest
of things; an argument, a pet peeve, the hustle and
bustle of a day, get me down. We grow impatient;
lose our tempers, shut down, after all we are
human! But it is now a new year and we must take
the time to slow down, smell the roses, enjoy the
sounds of a child‟s laughter, and thank friends,
family and G-d for all that you have. For no matter
how cloudy your picture seems, your big picture is
clear and magnificent.
Jenifer Friedman
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Youth News
Calling all Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts
We are forming courses to offer to scouts of our
synagogue (both girls and boys) to provide them
an opportunity to earn their religious emblems
for their various ranks.
For Boy Scouts, there are:
Maccabee (Tigers) Aleph (Wolf/Bear/Webelos)
Ner Tamid (Boy Scouts / Venturers ages 11-14)
Etz Chaim (Boy Scouts / Venturers ages 14-18)
Shofar (Adults)
For Girl Scouts, there are:
Lehavah Award (Grades 2-3) Bat Or Award (Grades 4-6)
Menorah Award (Grades 7-9)
Or Emunah Award (Grades 10-12)
Classes will be formed based on the level of interest.
The scheduling has not been finalized but it is anticipated
that we will be completed in time for Scout Shabbat on
February 10, 2012.
If you are interested in receiving more information, please
contact Tony Rosenberg [email protected] or
Robert Shultz [email protected].
Bonim Youth Programming for Pre-K - 2nd Grade and their Parents
Save the date for these exciting programs:
Lunch Social & Craft Activities
November 6
Mitzvah Project, Shabbat Dinner
and Family Service – January 27 Havdalah Goes Hollywood Movie Night – March 3
Fridays with Friends
Please join Friends and Family for a
Dairy Shabbat Dinner on
Friday, December 2 at 6:30 p.m.
Followed by Shabbat Services at 8:00 p.m.
$10 per person in advance
Cheese Pizza available for children
ages 10 and under $6 per person
RSVP by November 25 to [email protected]
Dinner by PAID reservations only!
Please send check to TBT marked
“Fridays with Friends”
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Sisterhood Happenings
Rabbi Thomas Liebschutz
to headline Seniors luncheon
Monday, November 14, 2011
11:30 a.m. lunch and learn
Please join us as we welcome Rabbi Thomas Liebschutz,
who will speak on a fascinating topic - "Growing a
Congregation in Exurbia."
Please RSVP to Ruth Zeidman at 770-552-1966
All are welcome!
Wednesday
November 2, 7:00 p.m.
New format - from 7:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. is an optional
gentle yoga/stretch to unwind and focus on the meaning
of the new Hebrew month.
The remainder of our time together will focus on an
activity or speaker, related to the theme. At 8:45 p.m. we
will begin a relaxation and focused meditation.
For more information, contact Pam Chanin at
Seniors Luncheon
Rosh Chodesh Women’s
Spiritual Group
The Men of TBT take the
top honors in our TBT
Fall Clean-Up Day!
The Fundraising Committee sponsors two TBT Clean
up Days a year. One in the spring and one in the Fall.
This fall, the Men of TBT were WELL represented at
our TBT clean up day, not just in numbers but also in
attitude. Several men said they would do anything
and they apparently meant it. Some came specifically
to volunteer but others just saw a need and stopped in
and started working! It was great.
Major thanks goes out to Richard
Quintana, Jonathan Bennett, Pam
Alterman, Ellen Weiner, Jason Pickett,
John Rabson and his son Jake, John
Restler, Ted Nathan, Larry Heit and
Scott Povlot. Together we washed
windows in and out, planted a few
flowers, polished silver in the display
case and the Torah plates, polished all
the wood in the sanctuary, in the lobby
and in the Social Hall.
And let‟s not forget all the men from the Men‟s Club
who constructed the Bimah and Sukkah!
The Fundraising Committee thanks you for all of
your help!
Schmooze News & Kudos Corner
Mazal tov to…
Arleen and Mark Reese on the engagement of their
daughter, Lauren to Allen Heffner
Wanda and Michael Cohen on the marriage of their
son, Preston to Elizabeth
Thank you to…
Aunt Kimmy’s Creations in Roswell on Canton
Street for contributing to our Oneg Shabbat
Top Dog Awards, Inc. in Marietta for placing all of
the new leaves on our Tree of Life
TBT’s Sisterhood for their generous contribution to
purchase another memorial board for the sanctuary
If you have some “schmooze news” you
would like to share with the congregation,
or say “thank you” for a job well done,
please email your schmooze news and
kudos to:
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TBT Happenings for November 2011
Tuesdays, November 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29
Tai Chi at 9:30 a.m. Join the caring
committee as they share in the art of
relaxation through Tai Chi. Contact
Esther Shultz for more information.
The Gift Shop is open during Religious
School the following hours:
Tuesdays from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Sundays from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
The synagogue staff will be happy to
help during normal business hours.
News and Happenings from Temple Beth Tikvah
Caring Committee
Shabbat
Friday, November 25
Candle Lighting 6:12 p.m.
Shabbat Service 8:00 p.m.
Saturday, November 26
Parashat Toledot
Shabbat Service 10:00 a.m.
Gift Shop Hours
Sisterhood
The synagogue office will be closed in
observance of Thanksgiving on
November 24 and 25.
Office Hours
Wednesday, November 2 at 7:00p.m.
Rosh Chodesh Womens Spiritual
Group
Join your Sisterhood “moon sisters”
for the monthly celebration of the new
moon.
RSVP: [email protected]
Adult Learning
Tuesday, November 15 at 7:30 p.m.
Board of Trustees Meeting
Tuesday, November 22 at 7:30 p.m.
TBT Officers Meeting
Meetings
Youth Group
Sunday, November 6 at 12:00 p.m.
Bonin Youth Group Program
For more information, please email
Seniors Luncheon
Networking
Thursday, November 3 at 7:30 a.m.
Business to Business Networking
RSVP: [email protected]
Friday, November 4
Candle Lighting 6:25 p.m.
Shabbat Shalom Yeladim at 6:00 p.m.
Shabbat Service w/Choir at 8:00 p.m.
Saturday, November 5
Parashat Lech Lecha
Shabbat Service at 10:00 a.m.
B‟nai Mitzvah of Ryan Bruckman
and Matt Diamond
Friday, November 11
Candle Lighting 6:19 p.m.
Oneg Shabbat 6:00 p.m.
Family Service Honoring our
Veterans Led by 6th GR at 6:30 p.m.
Saturday, November 12
Vayera
Shabbat Service 10:00 a.m.
B‟nai Mitzah of Rebecca Bradley
And Matthew Fibus
Friday, November 18
Candle Lighting 6:15 p.m.
Shabbat Service 8:00 p.m.
Saturday, November 19
Parashat Chaye Sarah
Shabbat Service at 10:00 a.m.
B‟nai Mitzvah of Shelby Estroff
and Adam Estroff
Shabbat continued
Saturdays, November 5, 12, 19 & 26
from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
B.L.T. - Bagels, Learning and Torah
Join Rabbi Greene every Saturday for
an in-depth look into the Torah. Starting
with Genesis, this group goes through
the Torah one verse at a time.
Thursday, November 10 at 7:00 p.m.
Women’s Study Group -Dreamgirls
of Jewish History: Ancient Babes and
Middle Age Mammas with Rabbi Judy
Beiner as the facilitator.
Sundays, November 6 and 13
Shacharit Morning Minyan
Join us on Sunday mornings when
religious school is in session for
morning davening.
Sunday, November 6 at 11:00 a.m.
Beginners Hebrew Level III
with Cantor Kassel
Mondays, November 7, 14, 21 & 28
Melton I and II at TBT
Sunday, November 6 at 11:00 a.m.
w/Rabbi Don Tam - Exploring the
Worldview & Thought of Our Major
Prophets, and Their Message for
Today
Sunday, November 13
From 10:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Global Day of Jewish Learning
For a copy of our Adult Learning
brochure, contact the office or go to
www.bethtikvah.com/study/adults/
Thursday, November 17 at 7:30 p.m.
Israel Affairs Discussion Group
For additional information and to
RSVP, please contact Gene Carasick at
Israel Committee
Monday, November 14 at 11:30 a.m.
Seniors Luncheon
Join the Seniors for their monthly
pot-luck lunch. For more information
and to RSVP, contact Ruth Zeidman.
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TBT Happenings for November 2011
Friday, November 4 at 9:45 a.m.
ECEC Family Shabbat
and Mezuzah Ceremony
Monday, November 7
ECEC Parent/Teacher Conferences
(No ECEC Classes)
Friday, November 18 at 12:00 p.m.
ECEC Shabbat and Thanksgiving
Celebration
Monday - Friday, November 21-25
No ECEC Classes
Early Childhood Ed.
News and Happenings from Temple Beth Tikvah
Healing
Submissions for the
January KT are due
to the synagogue
office on December 1. [email protected]
Religious School
Religious School Class Dates:
Sundays, November 6 and 13
Tuesdays, November 1, 15 and 29
Sunday, November 6 at 9:30 a.m.
B’nai Mitzvah 13 Mitzvot Meeting
and Family Education Day
Sundays, November 6 and 13
CAFÉ tikVAH
Kibbitz and schmooze while your
children are in class!
Sunday, November 13
Family Education Day
for 2nd Grade
Monday Nights - Post B’nai Mitzvah:
Kesher - November 7, 14 and 28
Confirmation - November 7, 14 & 28
Kivunim - November 7 and 28
Sunday, November 13
from 8:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.
TBT’s Annual Blood Drive with
LifeSouth sponsored by Men‟s Club.
To volunteer or donate blood, please
contact [email protected].
Mondays, November 7, 14, 21 & 28
Families Anonymous at 7:00 p.m.
Interested in learning more? Contact
Jeff at [email protected].
Healing continued
One to One Support
Looking for support? We can partner
you with a congregant who has
experienced a similar situations such as
illness, divorce, loss of a loved one and
other life crises. Contact the synagogue
office for more details.
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Honor a special person
or event with a leaf
on our Tree of Life
Temple Beth Tikvah‟s Tree of Life was established as a way to honor
many different life cycle events. Leaves can be purchased through the
Temple office at a cost of $180. They are a beautiful and permanent
way to celebrate and honor a special person or event.
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B’nai Mitzvah
Ryan Bruckman will be called to the Torah as a Bar Mitzvah on November 5, 2011. He is the
son of Adrienne and Adam Bruckman, and brother to Eric. Ryan is the grandson of Sandy and Ron
Cohen of Dallas, Texas and Steve Bruckman of Long Island, NY, and the great-grandson of Sydney
Bruckman, also of NY. He is in the 7th grade at Mabry Middle School where he is a Principal‟s Honor
Roll student and participates in both the Symphonic Band and the Jazz Band and plays on the Junior
Trojan Lacrosse team. Hobbies include electric guitar, basketball, wake boarding, skiing and playing
with Freeway his golden retriever.
Matan (Matt) Diamond will be called to the Torah as a Bar Mitzvah on November 5th, 2011.
He is the son of Dyann and Mitchell Diamond and big brother to Noah Diamond. He is a seventh
grader at the Davis Academy, where he is a guitarist with the school fusion band. He also participates
in the school debate team and the golf team. He holds a junior black belt in tae kwon do and also loves
fencing. Matt's Bar Mitzvah projects included gathering food for the Shearith Israel Women's Shelter,
Hands on Atlanta community garden and volunteering at the Cohen Home.
Rebecca Mae Bradley will be called to the Torah as a Bat Mitzvah on November 12, 2011. She
is the daughter of Susan and Allen Bradley and sister to Benjamin and Brian. Rebecca is a 7th grader
at Haynes Bridge Middle School where she has participated in the Academic Bowl team and school
soccer team. Her hobbies include various arts/crafts, playing soccer with the Newtown Rockets,
tending to her fish tank and spending many hours cuddling with her poodle bichon puppy Brie.
Rebecca‟s mitzvah projects have included collecting dozens of shoes for North Fulton Community
Charities and volunteered many hours helping the East Coast Humane Society. Rebecca is looking
forward to sharing this special moment in her life with the TBT community, her friends and especially
her extended family including grandparents Walter Charpentier, Joan and Bob Bradley, Sara Carruthers, and uncle
Rafael Bradley.
Mathew Fibus will be called to the Torah as a Bar Mitzvah on November 12, 2011. He is the son
of Risa and Jeffrey Fibus. Mathew is in the 8th grade at Dickerson middle school. He is the rank of
Star in Boy Scouts Troop 1011 and plays on the Walton Jr. Raiders Lacrosse Team. He loves good
food, travelling, swimming and playing Xbox with his friends.
Shelby Rose Estroff will be called to the Torah as a Bat Mitzvah on November 19, 2011. She is
the daughter of Eric and Dianne Estroff and sister to Noah and Sydney. She is in the 7th grade at
Hightower Trail Middle School where she participates in School band. Shelby swims for Stingrays
Swim Team enjoys both water and snow sports. Shelby will be donating a portion of her Bat Mitzvah
gifts to Our Pal‟s Place Animal Shelter, in Kennesaw, Georgia.
Adam Banner Estroff will be called to the Torah as a Bar Mitzvah on November 19, 2011. He is
the son of Susan and Neal Estroff and the younger brother of Skye. Adam is the grandson of Joyce and
Howard Banner of Dunwoody and Anita and Donald Estroff of Vidalia. He is an Honor Roll student in
the talented and gifted program at Taylor Road Middle School. Adam is a member of Jr. Beta Club, as
well as past recipient of the school‟s citizenship award and most outstanding Social Studies Student.
Adam participates in football, tennis, lacrosse, and enjoys competing in Triathlons. Over the past years,
he has volunteered with Project Open Hand and Medshare and is one of the coordinators of Athletes that
Care, a charity run by athletes that will graduate in 2016. His entire family is very excited about the
special tradition.
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We would like to take this opportunity to list the contributors
to our Second Year Bucket Projects Campaign who donated
this past month. Thank you for your support as we work
together to fulfill our mission and sustain a strong TBT.
Contributions as of October 17, 2011
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Year II Donors:
RoseAnn and Steve Gerson
Ilicia and Robert Shapiro
Bucket Campaign Tributes
In memory of:
Jules Kaplan
∙ Jill and Brad Kaplan
Rabbi Israel Gerber
∙ Anne and Larry Skal
In honor of:
Our grandson, Andrew Cooper‟s marriage
to Rachel Kaplan
∙ Doug Wexler and Jane Greenberger
In appreciation of:
Our High Holy Day honors
∙ Leslie and Ron Swichkow
Temple Beth Tikvah’s
Bucket Projects Campaign
Year II
Working Together to Fulfill
our Mission and Sustain
a Strong TBT
TBT Men’s Club 10th Annual Blood Drive
Sunday, November 13, 2011
8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. TBT Social Hall
with Life South Community Blood Centers
Refreshments will be provided
If you are interested in volunteering for this event or scheduling an appointment to give blood,
please contact Bart Schwartz at 770-783-1497 or by email at [email protected].
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Contributions
Contributions through October 16
Rabbi Greene’s Discretionary Fund
In memory of:
Arthur Pollak
∙ Carol and Bruce Waldman
Hertzel Matusow
Bill Spikes
Shirley Winkler
∙ Bonnie and David Sandfelder
Simon Reeder
∙ Gene Carasick
Harris Simons
∙ Ruth Zeidman
In honor of:
The High Holy Day services
∙ Ellen and David Herold
In appreciation of:
Rabbi Greene for the wonderful
Support
∙ Bert Silverstein
Rabbi Tam’s Discretionary Fund
In memory of:
Irving Kaiser
∙ Barry Kaiser
In honor of:
The High Holy Day services
∙ Ellen and David Herold
In appreciation of:
Rabbi Tam
∙ Bert Silverstein
Cantor Kassel’s Discretionary Fund
In memory of:
Hertzel Matusow
Bill Spikes
Shirley Winkler
∙ Bonnie and David Sandfelder
Delores Wexler
∙ Doug Wexler
Duane S. Rutte
∙ Kathleen and Joel Schoenblum
David Soniker
∙ Fern and Marty Soniker
Russell J. Elliott
∙ Jeanne Lipsitt
Stan Albert
∙ Rhonda Schweber
Celia Mendelson
∙ Ruth Zeidman
In honor of:
The High Holy Day services
∙ Ellen and David Herold
In appreciation of:
Cantor Kassel
∙ Karen and Jack Korshak
Endowment Fund
In memory of:
Sheryl Blechner‟s aunt
∙ Pam Alterman
Judy Friedman
∙ Sheryl S. Blechner
In appreciation of:
My High Holy Day aliyot
∙ Sheryl S. Blechner
Building Fund
In memory of:
Stanley Berke
∙ Andy Berke
In appreciation of:
Temple Beth Tikvah
∙ Bernard Taranto
General Fund
In memory of:
Leah Restler
∙ June and Don Restler
Kehillat Chesed/Caring Fund
In memory of:
Judy Friedman
∙ Sheila and Aaron Stieglitz
∙ Addie Myers
∙ Carol Shutzberg
∙ Jane Greenberger and Doug Wexler
∙ Pat and Fred Landsberg
∙ Lois and Jim Shaevel
∙ Anne and Larry Skal
∙ Marilyn and Rabbi Tom Liebschutz
∙ Aviv Chavurah
∙ Ruth Zeidman
∙ Alice and Sam Herndon
Larry Keller
∙ Lois and Sid Malkin
Elizabeth Hodes
∙ Leslie and Ron Swichkow
Rabbi Israel Gerber
∙ Jane Greenberger and Doug Wexler
∙ Rosalie and Carl Rosenthal
∙ Debbie and Stuart Rosenthal
∙ Marsha Gilberg
Hertzel Matusow
Bill Spikes
Shirley Winkler
∙ Bonnie and David Sandfelder
Religious School Scholarship Fund
In memory of:
Judy Friedman
Rabbi Israel Gerber
∙ Anonymous
Torah Fund
In honor of:
My aliyah on Yom Kippur
∙ Bert Silverstein
Zalkin Memorial Library Fund
In memory of:
Judy Friedman
∙ Renee and Sy Davis
Margaret Danzig
∙ Stan Reich
Harold Goldsmith
∙ Amy, Steve, Jennifer and Ellen Fine
Please send all contributions to:
Temple Beth Tikvah 9955 Coleman Road
Roswell, Georgia 30075
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Temple Beth Tikvah acknowledges with sorrow the
passing of:
Judy Friedman
∙ Sister of Esther Shultz
∙ Aunt of Rob Shultz
Rabbi Israel Gerber
Gary Glazer
∙ Brother of Ginger Glazer
May God console you among all the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem.
Condolences In Loving Memory
“It is hard to sing of oneness when our world is not
complete, when those who once brought wholeness to
our life have gone and naught but memory can fill the
emptiness their passing leaves behind”. The following
Memorial Plaques have been placed onto the Memorial
Board this past month:
Abree Carole Pickett
∙ Mother of Jason Pickett
Hertzel Irving Matusow
∙ Brother of Paula Sandfelder
∙ Uncle to David Sandfelder
∙ Uncle to Michelle Mogilski
Collaborative Divorce: Giving Everyone a Voice
A growing trend nationwide, collaborative divorce focuses on helping couples make decisions without having to go to court. Using teams of lawyers, financial advisors, therapists (or “coaches”) and, when children are involved, child specialists, it’s about doing what’s best for the family.
“There are so many issues brought up in a divorce, and this approach puts more control into the couple’s hands as opposed to a judge’s hands,” said Elisheva Funk, a clinical social worker in JF&CS’ Counseling Services – Tools for Life division who specializes in children and adolescents.
The process usually starts with the parents choosing their attorneys, who then help put together teams of professionals certified in collaborative divorce. But parents may request certain specialists like Elisheva, who trained with the Collaborative Law Institute of Georgia (CLIG) to take on a coach or child specialist role.
For parents at any stage of the divorce process who would like to learn the skills taught in collaborative divorce, Elisheva will facilitate a co-parenting workshop Nov. 13 at Congregation Etz Chaim in Marietta. The discussions will focus on the needs of children, communication between parents and helping parents manage their emotions and getting the support they need. For more information about the workshop, please contact Elisheva at 770-933-0081 x3015 or [email protected].
If you are an attorney looking for child specialist or coach, or if you are a parent who would like to know more about the coach or child specialist role in collaborative divorce, please contact JF&CS. Peggy Kelly, Director of Clinical Practice Management, can be reached at 770-677-9405 or [email protected].
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For A Special Friend: A courtesy examination & x-ray at no
charge when you present this card
L E V I N S O N CHIROPRACTIC & VAX-D CENTER
5457 Roswell Road, Suite 102
Sandy Springs, Georgia 30342
404-257-0404
www.levinsonchiropractic.com
Joanna Grisham, Ph.D. Licensed Psychologist
Individual Psychotherapy and Marital Therapy
• Anxiety • Grief and Loss
• Depression • Relationship Issues
• Trauma • Assertiveness
1180 Grimes Bridge Rd., Roswell, GA
770-645-5650
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
Administrative Assistant - Bernice Isaac
Office Manager - Becky Sullivan
Get Involved! TBT Committees and Chairpersons
Adult Education To Be Determined Budget & Finance Ron Swichkow [email protected] Chavurot Ivie Graiser [email protected] College Outreach Lynda Bennett [email protected] Ginger Glazer [email protected] Communications Dave Faupel [email protected] Fundraising Laura DeRiemer [email protected] Gift Shop Pam Alterman [email protected] Carrie Bickwit
[email protected] Rhonda Schweber [email protected] House Ted Nathan [email protected]
Human Resources Karen Moss [email protected] Israel Gene Carasick [email protected] Kehillat Chesed (Caring) Leslie Swichkow [email protected] Membership Recruitment Kim Peters [email protected] Lori Goldstrom [email protected] Membership Transition Scott Block [email protected] Michael Braun [email protected] Men’s Club Neil Goldstein [email protected] Nominating Committee
Bart Schwartz [email protected] Andy Goldstrom [email protected] Outreach To Be Determined
Purim Mishloach Manot To Be Determined Ritual Esther Shultz [email protected] Rosh Chodesh Women’s Group Pam Chanin [email protected] Security Michael Gutkin [email protected] Seniors Ruth Zeidman
[email protected] Sisterhood Heather Braun
[email protected] Sheri Weiner [email protected] Social Action Jeff Willard [email protected] Social Committee To Be Determined Youth Group Julie Perlson [email protected]
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Publication’s Title and Number: Kol Tikvah • Volume 25 Issue 11
Issue Date: November 2011 Frequency: Monthly
Authorized Organization’s Name and Address:
Temple Beth Tikvah • 9955 Coleman Road • Roswell, GA 30075
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Fred Greene
Rabbi
Donald A. Tam
Rabbi Emeritus
Nancy Kassel
Cantor
Hassia Levin
Education Director
Jenifer Friedman
ECEC Director
Steve Gerson
President
Paul Beckman
Vice President
Jonathan Bennett
Vice President
Debra Schwartz
Vice President
Ron Swichkow
Treasurer
Rhonda Povlot
Secretary
Seth Zimmer
Chairperson,
Board of Education
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In home date November 1, 2011