August 2014 • Volume 28 • Issue 7 A Reform Congregation Embracing Our Jewish Tradition

News & Happenings from Temple Beth Tikvah

Now there is a whole new way

to stay connected to the

Jewish Community

See page 11 for details

Blue Jean Shabbat

Friday, August 15th

6:30 PM Cookout

7:30 PM Shabbat Service* in the outdoor

Alterman Chapel with

“camp style” music

Open Door Shabbat

Friday, August 22nd

7:15 PM Wine and Cheese Reception

for Prospective Members

8:00 PM Shabbat Service*

(oneg to follow)

Upcoming Prospective

Member Events

Prospective & New Member**

Brunch

Sunday, August 24th

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM - Join us

for brunch and learn more about

our Religious School, Early Childhood

Education Center and our many worship and

social opportunities. Bring the kids!

*Babysitting available by reservation

** New Members since January 2014

If you have friends or family seeking a new

spiritual home, please call the office and we

will send them information on these events.

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News & Happenings from Temple Beth Tikvah

Adult Learning Opportunities

I am a believer that we all have a desire to

continue our own growth as human beings, to

make our personal journeys meaningful. But I also

see that we are pulled in many directions that

often distract us from the experiences we would like to have.

I would like to encourage you this year to try something that

perhaps will be new. The idea of a “class” doesn’t really describe

what it is that we do when we offer our adult learning

opportunities. When I think of a class, I think of a school setting

where information is being shared and we take the data.

Our adult learning “classes” are really opportunities to have our

own encounters with our own faith tradition’s ideas and values.

We meet others within our community to become familiar with

traditions, to learn about ideas from texts, but ultimately, they are

challenges to be better, to do better, and to be inspired to try

harder.

I love learning together because there is an intimacy that we can

get with other people that draws us closer to one another. And

yes, it draws many of us closer to God. As Rabbi Chananya ben

Teradyon teaches: “When two sit together and exchange words of

Torah, then the Divine Presence dwells with them.” (Pirkei Avot

3:2) It isn’t just about the learning that brings God’s Presence

closer… it is the sharing, it is the openness to new ideas, it is the

closeness we can have with another person to help us grow.

When we engage in real relationships that aren’t hierarchical, but

communal, then we invite God to be a part of them. That has

always moved me when I teach… because I receive at least as

much as I give from those who are learners with me.

So here is the pitch… Try it. Let us know if you’d like to attend

a class by sending an email to rsvp@bethtikvah.com. We have an

abundance of opportunities. Here are just a few:

Monday, August 4 at 7:30 pm

Join me in the Library to mark Tisha B’av, the 9th Day of Av,

which marks the Destruction of the First and Second Holy

Temples in Jerusalem. We will explore its meaning in Jewish

history and its meaning for Reform Jews today.

Thursday, August 21 at 7:30 pm

I will be leading a session on “Preparing Your Hearts for the

Days of Awe.” What do we need to do to show up on Rosh

Hashanah ready for atonement and healing?

Sundays, August 24 and September 14 at 10:00 am

Let's explore the Days of Awe together! We will have a book

discussion about the book: This Is Real and You Are Completely

Unprepared: The Days of Awe as a Journey of Transformation by

Alan Lew. From Tisha B'Av to Rosh Hashana to Yom Kippur to

Sukkot, we will journey together and emerge fresh and whole

again. Meeting dates: 8/24 (Chapters 1-5) from 10-11:30a m in

the TBT Library; and 9/14 (Chapters 6-10) from 10 -11:30 am at

the Coleman Village Starbucks at 930 Marietta Hwy.

Our discussion leader will be Cindy Getty. This book is available

from Amazon as a hardcover or on Kindle. For more information

or with questions contact Cindy at eeg@comcast.net

September 20 at 9:00 pm – Selichot are “penitential

prayers” (prayers asking for forgiveness). We call the Saturday

night prior to Rosh Hashanah Selichot as a special day. Before

our brief, late night service that includes changing the covers of

our Torah scrolls, we learn about the themes of the Days of Awe

– why are they so holy, ideas of teshuvah/turning and acts of

atonement, and prepare our hearts for the Days of Awe later that

week.

New: On Yom Kippur, after the Late Service (of our Morning

Services), we will have a conversation on Forgiveness with a

very special panel. Cindy Getty will be moderating and

participating, so will Rick Winer, a psychiatrist and our Gabbai.

More to be confirmed. Watch for details.

What else is in store? We are planning to continue our

partnership with the The Florence Melton School of Adult Jewish

Learning through the Brill Institute at the MJCCA (Monday

nights). We are organizing our Women’s Study Group that will

meet monthly. Rabbi Donald Tam, our Rabbi Emeritus, Cantor

Kassel and I will be announcing our classes shortly. We owe

great thanks to Cindy Getty, our chair of adult education, for

putting all of these pieces together. You can contact Cindy

directly with any question or if you would like to get involved at

eeg@comcast.net.

May this year not only be a great year of learning, but one where

we permit ourselves to return to our truest Selves – seekers who

are journeying towards truth, contentment and meaning.

Rabbi Fred Greene

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Notes from Cantor Kassel

There are times when certain topics tend to surface around you for a period of time, and perhaps that is a sign to pay

attention.

Back in June I had the opportunity to share words at Erev Shabbat services – about the protest against commence-

ment speakers and the controversy surrounding a particular opera (“The Death of Klinghoffer”) whose subject mat-

ter could potentially be perceived as anti-Semitic. In both areas, there was an underlying theme of keeping an open

mind to the perceptions and understandings of ‘others’, all the more so when those understandings differ from those of your own.

In Pirkei Avot 5:17 (from the Mishna) we are taught:

An argument (machlochet) which is for the sake of Heaven, its end will endure, but one that is not for the sake of

Heaven, its end will not endure. What is an argument for the sake of Heaven? The arguments of Hillel and Shammai.

And one that is not for the sake of Heaven? The arguments of Korach and his company.

Both Hillel and Shammai lived during the reign of King Herod (37-4 BCE) which was an oppressive period in Jewish history be-

cause of the Roman occupation of Palestine. Shammai tended to be more strict with his interpretation of Jewish law and Hillel tend-

ed to be more liberal. The Rabbis of the Talmud generally sided with the rulings of the School of Hillel, but the Sages believed that

both views were valid.

When asking ourselves whether or not our own arguments are for the sake of Heaven, we have to take a closer look at our motives:

are they in pursuit of an enduring truth (as we understand it) or in pursuit of some temporal power? Admittedly, this is not always an

easy question to answer.

As we head back into a new school year….. which corresponds to the most active months at Temple Beth Tikvah, may we be cou-

rageous enough to more honestly examine the motives behind our goals and more carefully consider the sphere’s of influence in our

paths. May we open our eyes and hearts to learn from one another even when our respective experiences lead us to different under-

standings and conclusions.

B’Shalom,

Cantor Nancy Kassel

We are just around the corner from beginning the new religious school year. The first day of Sunday school will be September 7th.

This summer has truly flown by and we have been very busy planning for the new school year. We have registered students, ordered

books and classroom supplies and planned special activities. Our teachers have worked on lesson planning along with other aspects

of preparing for the beginning of school.

The religious school wing has new floors in the lobby and office area. There are lots of freshly painted halls and classrooms. Our

media center has been updated with new computers and furniture.

We have about 93% of our previous students already registered. Thank you to those families who have sent your registration forms

and tuition in thus far. Getting your forms in early helps us immensely in the planning process. If you have not sent your registra-

tion form and tuition to the office, please do so promptly. This is the only way we can make sure your child will be placed in his/her

appropriate class and have the necessary books on the first day of school.

Open house for 3rd – 6th grade will take place on Tuesday, September 23rd. Open House for K – 2nd and 7th grades will take

place on Sunday, September 28th.

A note to our parents of post B’nai Mitzvah age children (8th through 12th), please remember to enroll your child in our Kesher,

Confirmation and Kivuinim programs. These programs are a continuation of your child’s Jewish education after their seventh

grade year. The forms are available on our website (www.bethtikvah.com). Your post B’nai Mitzvah children are also eligible to

become Madrichim (Teacher Aides) this year. If they are interested please call the religious school office at 770-642-4168 to

discuss.

Have a wonderful and relaxing rest of the summer. We are looking forward to seeing all of our students’ smiling faces in

September.

Shalom,

Hassia Levin

Educator’s Message

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News and Happenings from Temple Beth Tikvah

With the New Year just around the corner, I wanted to share with

you some of the pros and cons of synagogue membership. For

me, this says it all. It convincingly states the importance of

synagogue affiliation. Yes, I am biased on this topic and I

suspect you may be tired of hearing me talk about it. One of the

fixed items in our household budget has always been synagogue

membership even when we were younger and struggling to make

ends meet. We no longer need it for religious school education

or B’nai Mitzvah tutoring. So, why is synagogue membership

still important to my family?

Let me count the pros…

1. I have a Rabbi and Cantor on call should I need them.

I like knowing that if I have a big decision to make,

there’s someone grounded in the tradition with whom I

can talk it through. I like knowing that if something bad

happens, especially if it’s unexpected, all members of

my family will be free to call on the clergy for support

and guidance. I don’t want to be looking for a Rabbi

during a crisis in my life. And, at that time, I want

someone I KNOW to be there for me.

2. I have a community. I don’t love everything about

our community, or everyone in our community, but it is

MY community, people who know who I am and with

whom I navigate life. If I am looking for a plumber, or

a doctor, or a real estate agent, everyone has a

recommendation. If I have something to celebrate, they

will care. If something bad happens, they’ll care. I am

not anonymous here.

3. I benefit from Kehillat Chesed, our Caring

Community. When my mother-in- law died, we

received calls, letters and a lovely book to help us

through this difficult time. There were plenty of

congregants there to make a minyan at our Shiva

service.

4. I have somewhere to develop and use my talents as a

volunteer. This goes for small stuff, like bringing food

to potlucks, and to larger things as well. I could sing in

the choir IF only I could sing. I do get some

appreciation for the things I do from time to time, and

that’s nice too. I also learn about Social Action

opportunities, and have a ready-made group of people

with whom to pursue those.

5. I have a minyan with whom to pray. Jews engage in

private prayer, but there are some kinds of prayer for

which we need a minyan of at least 10 Jewish adults. I

have felt enormous strength from having my community

around me when I pray.

6. I have people with whom to learn.

There is no substitute for a community

when doing Jewish learning: it just

does not work alone. I have a

committee that provides these

opportunities for me so that I just

choose what I like and show up.

7. I know that by supporting this synagogue, I am

contributing to the future of Judaism in my area. Even

though my kids are grown, other children will be

learning about Judaism at our synagogue. Couples will

get married. Funerals will be held. Celebrations will

happen, holidays will be observed. Last, but far from

least: By being a part of a synagogue, I keep Judaism

going.

Now for the cons of synagogue membership:

Yes, it costs money. Everything worth having does.

Having that Rabbi and Cantor on call, staffing the

office, and maintaining a building all cost a lot of

money.

As I said, not everyone at my synagogue is my best

friend. Sometimes there is conflict. There might be

a few people who drive me a little nuts. To be fair, I

probably drive them a little nuts, too. Just ask

Leslie.

Yes, I am asked to volunteer and give money. I am free

to say no if I am unable to do something or it just

doesn’t move me.

I don’t agree with the way everything is done by the

synagogue. I get to state my opinion, but majority

rules. My opinion might count a little more since I

actively participate in the Board discussions – that’s

my choice.

Paying your Nadiv Lev commitment dues is just the

beginning. To really get the full benefit of

synagogue membership, you need to invest time

and heart. Synagogue membership is not cheap. It

costs money, time and heart. Sometimes it is

aggravating. But for me, for my family, it is totally

worth it. It keeps me centered.

I hope you feel the same. We are very grateful that you have

chosen Temple Beth Tikvah as your spiritual home. We

appreciate your generous support and commitment. Thank

YOU for being a part of our community and may we continue to

share in the opportunity of supporting our synagogue

TOGETHER.

L’Shalom

Ron Swichkow

Why Is Synagogue Membership Important?

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It happens every year. Sometimes early in August, sometimes later in August. But it happens. Teachers prepare and

prepare, and it comes and goes really quickly. Parents are excited, children are nervous and classrooms are ready. It’s

the first day of school. And although we do it every year, each year it is a new experience.

In preschool, the first day of school can bring out an array of emotions. Parents are excited that their “baby” is growing

up and able to experience school, but are also nervous that their “baby” is growing up and able to experience school!

Children are apprehensive and scared, but also intrigued by all of the new experiences they see. And teachers….well,

teachers are filled with every emotion possible!

To make the first day of preschool a little easier on all involved, here are a few suggestions:

Meet the teacher: If possible, take your child to a Meet the Teacher program or Open House and let her play

on the playground before school starts.

Play dates: Try to enroll her in a class where she already knows some of the other children. If that’s not

possible, ask if you can have the class list before your child starts school. You could offer to make your

email available to the other parents so that you can arrange a play date before school begins. Perhaps

several play dates can be arranged or you will meet someone who would like to exchange play time.

Don’t be shy. The children will benefit from seeing a friendly face the first day of class.

Practice separation: Leave your child with others for short lengths of time so that they know you will return.

Backpack and lunchbox: Before school starts, help her be excited about starting school by empowering her

to pick out a backpack. If she is staying all day, she’ll need a lunchbox. Keep in mind everything you

have to fit in these items. In her backpack she may need pulls-ups, a special blankie or stuffed animal..

You may need to put an ice pack in her lunchbox. Fill it with food you know she already likes.

Independent skills: If your child is staying all day, ask her to help you prepare her lunch. She can stand next

to you on a stool while you give her choices such as grapes or raisins, Grape or Strawberry Jello, and

orange or apple juice. That way, she’ll feel like she has some control and will also begin to understand

what is really happening that day.

Focus on your child: Make the whole experience as fun as possible. Give your child your full attention on

the way to school. Phone calls can wait. Tell her stories about when you were a little girl and how much

you liked school. Sing songs. Try a spin-off version of “If you’re happy and you know it, clap your

hands”. Make it, “If you’re excited to go to school, clap your hands!” Be excited, smile a lot, and be

happy for her.

Communicate: Tell her it is okay to be afraid, but that there are always adults to help her and she can ask for

help anytime. Promise her that you will pick her up in a few hours or after a certain activity at school –

like when the teacher sings a certain song or reads the last book of the day.

Don’t linger: When it’s time for drop-off, keep your goodbyes short, sweet and simple. Take advantage of

carpool opportunities. Give her a quick hug, tell her how much you love her, and leave her in the hands

of the capable teacher. Even if she’s crying hysterically, she will likely only cry for a few minutes once

you’re out of sight. But if you linger, the crying will probably last longer.

Trust in the fact that your child is in good hands, and any crying or not wanting to go to school will soon taper off.

Remember that time is the key to building any good relationship! Be calm, supportive and positive and your child (and

you) will have a wonderful school year!

See you on August 18!

Jenifer Friedman

Early Childhood Education Center

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B’nai Mitzvah

News & Happenings from Temple Beth Tikvah

Ian Matthew Staviss will be called to the Torah as a Bar Mitzvah on August 9, 2014. Ian is the son of Susan & Richard, and

brother to Samantha. Ian is on the Principal’s Honor Roll at Simpson Middle School and is a first chair violist in the school orches-

tra. He expresses his creative side by building, designing and redesigning in Lego and Minecraft, and was invited to be in a high

school credited art class in 8th grade. Ian volunteers for the Family Promise program and the office at TBT. Ian is excited to be on

the men’s D-squad of the Atlanta Junior Rowing Association this coming fall. He is a good and caring friend and will always stand

up for those who are bullied. Ian is excited to become a Bar Mitzvah and share his celebration with family & friends.

Lily Anne Peters will be called to the Torah as a Bat Mitzvah on August 9, 2014. Lily is the daughter of Kimberly and Bradley

Peters, and sister to Emma and Molly. Lily Attends Dodgen Middle School , where she is a Principal’s honor roll student. She

enjoys dancing ballet at Dance Stop Studios, as well as playing the piano. Lily love to spend time with her friends here in the

Atlanta area and at her summer home at Camp Barney Medintz. Lily volunteer activities include, feeding the homeless at a local

shelter, visiting the elderly at a local nursing home, as well as helping out at Temple Beth Tikvah. Lily plans to volunteer again this

year at Ruach Atlanta Relay for Life to Benefit the American Cancer Society. Lily is looking forward to sharing her Bat Mitzvah

with her family, friends , and synagogue community.

Edward Vito Vitulli will be called to Torah as a Bar Mitzvah on August 16, 2014. He is the son of Anthony and Ellisa and the

brother to Elizabeth. His grandparents are Paul and Diane Genter. Edward is in the 8th grade at Dickerson Middle School where he

participates in the band. He also plays travel baseball for the East Side Heat. When he's not busy with baseball, he swims year round.

Spencer Mathew Berman will be called to the Torah as a Bar Mitzvah on August 23, 2014. Spencer is the son of Andrea and

Josh Berman and brother to Sammy and Austin. He is the grandson of Evelyn and Fredley Berman and Harriette and Mark Becker,

all of Aventura, Florida. He attends Dickerson Middle School and will be entering the 8th grade. Spencer is an avid baseball player

and plays on a year round travel team. He enjoys playing the trumpet as part of the jazz band at Dickerson. Spencer is looking

forward to this special day as he has learned quite a bit about family, faith and community through the many mitzvah projects he has

done in preparing to become a Bar Mitzvah.

Reece Weiner will be called to the Torah as a Bar Mitzvah on August 23, 2014. Reece is the son of Ellen and Robert Weiner

and brother to Jason. Reece is in the 8th grade at Hopewell Middle School where he participates in Spanish Club and the “WEB”

mentoring program. His hobbies include baseball and taekwondo. He also enjoys playing video games, all types of sports and

hanging out with friends. In the process of becoming Bar Mitzvah, Reece participated in various volunteer organizations including

the Miracle League baseball program.

Patti Tropauer will be called to the Torah as a Bat Mitzvah on August 30, 2014. Patti is the daughter of Mike and Debbie

Tropauer and the sister to Charlie and Ellie. She is the granddaughter of Linda Kappel, Steve and Ellen Kappel, and Eileen

Tropauer all of Atlanta, and of the late Alan and Patricia Tropauer. Patti is in the 7th grade at Crabapple Middle School where she is

an Honor Roll student. Patti loves soccer and plays for Roswell Santos.

Charlie Tropauer will be called to the Torah as a Bar Mitzvah on August 30, 2014. Charlie is the son of Mike and Debbie

Tropauer and the brother to Patti and Ellie. He is the grandson of Linda Kappel, Steve and Ellen Kappel, and Eileen Tropauer all of

Atlanta, and of the late Alan and Patricia Tropauer. Charlie is in the 7th grade at Crabapple Middle School where he is an Honor

Roll student. Charlie loves watching and playing soccer. He plays soccer for Roswell Santos.

Ellie Tropauer will be called to the Torah as a Bat Mitzvah on August 30, 2014. Ellie is the daughter of Mike and Debbie

Tropauer and the sister to Charlie and Patti. She is the granddaughter of Linda Kappel, Steve and Ellen Kappel, and Eileen Tropauer

all of Atlanta and of the late Alan and Patricia Tropauer. Ellie is in the 7th grade at Crabapple Middle School where she is a member

of the chorus. Ellie performs with the Roswell Showstoppers musical theater group and enjoys dancing and singing.

Morgan Pickett will be called to the Torah as a Bat Mitzvah on August 16, 2014. Morgan is the daughter of Jason and Melanie

Pickett and the sister of Garrett and Tessa. She will be in the 8th grade at Elkins Pointe Middle School where she participates in

Science Olympiad. She also plays soccer, is an avid reader, and continues on a path towards astrophysics.

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News and Happenings from Temple Beth Tikvah

LET’S EXPLORE THE DAYS OF AWE

TOGETHER!

Monday, August 4 at 7:30 pm in the oneg room – Join Rabbi Greene to mark Tisha B’av, the 9th Day of Av, which marks the

Destruction of the First and Second Holy Temples in Jerusalem. We will explore its meaning in Jewish history and its meaning for

Reform Jews today.

Thursday, August 21 at 7:30 pm in the library – Rabbi Greene will be leading a session on “Preparing Your Hearts for the Days of

Awe.” What do we need to do to show up on Rosh Hashanah ready for atonement and healing?

September 20 at 9:00 pm – Selichot are “penitential prayers” (prayers asking for forgiveness). We call the Saturday night prior to

Rosh Hashanah Selichot as a special day. Before our brief, late night service that includes changing the covers of our Torah scrolls,

we learn about the themes of the Days of Awe – why are they so holy, ideas of teshuvah/turning and acts of

atonement, and prepare our hearts for the Days of Awe later that week.

We will have a book discussion about the book: This Is Real and You Are Completely Unprepared: The Days

of Awe as a Journey of Transformation by Alan Lew. From Tisha B'Av to Rosh Hashana to Yom Kippur to

Sukkot, we will journey together and emerge fresh and whole again.

Sunday, August 24 from 10 am - 11:30 am in the library. Chapters 1-5

Sunday, September 14 from 10 am - 11:30 am at the Coleman Village Starbucks at 930 Marietta Highway in

Roswell. Chapters 6-10

Discussion leader: Cindy Getty. This book is available from Amazon as a hardcover or on Kindle. For more

information contact Cindy at eeg@comcast.net

Thank you to all our Family Promise volunteers!

You have once again outdone yourself by showing

up to prepare & serve meals, make beds, wash

sheets, sweep floors ... you name it! You have

made a difference in the lives of many and

provided an inspiring model of community service

to your children.

Our next host dates are August 24-31 —

the last session for 2014.

Sign up today at http://vols.pt/VfFMHn

Act fast - spots fill up quickly!

For details contact Jeanne Schultz at 678-938-1302.

Join the JYG Facebook Page (https://www.facebook.com/groups/TBT.JYG/) to stay up

-to-date on what's happening and to RSVP and help arrange carpools for events!

Want more info about HOTTY or JYG?

Contact Adam or Bobbee at: youth@bethtikvah.com or

(404) 228–2494.

Thank you for your responses

to our survey on 2nd Night

Seder! This seems to be

something that many of you

would like to attend at Temple

Beth Tikvah so...

Save the Date

and

look for more information

in future issues!

Second Night Seder

2015

Saturday

April 4, 2015

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How to Transition to College

Your adult — yes, adult — child is off to college and on his or her

own probably for the first time. There are some things every 18-

year-old should know how to do: laundry, study without

prompting and ultimately take responsibility for him or herself.

Parents need to learn this too. It can be hard learning not to be a

crutch to lean on in every difficult situation.

This is especially true in the age of cell phones. It is so easy for

“Jill” to call or text you to ask what to do in any situation. But

which is more beneficial — to let her make her own decisions or

to make them for her?

Then there is the world of social media. When “Jon” is sitting at

his computer doing work, it is tempting to check out what others

are doing. So it’s important for him to learn how to organize

himself and manage his time amid all this technology.

Living in the dorm, “Anna” will learn there is a lot going on — all

of it way better than studying! If she doesn’t learn how to manage

her priorities, achieving success will be hard.

What can parents do? Encourage college-bound children to be

wise about their independence. Help them gain the skills they need

to succeed. Teach them self-reliance. And remember adjustment to

college takes time. Be patient. Things will fall into place!

For more information on Child & Adolescent Services – Tools for

Families, visit ytfl.org/families

Breast Cancer Survivor Group

for the Jewish Community

Come join our support group! The monthly support

group meetings are for all interested people who have

had cancer, who are going through treatment or

surgeries, and /or who have been recently diagnosed, as

well as for those who might have questions pertinent to

breast cancer.

Monthly meetings will resume in September

This survivor support group is sponsored by

The Kehillat Chesed/Caring Committee of

Temple Beth Tikvah

For further information or questions, please contact

Valerie Rapowitz at vrapowitzslp@yahoo.com or call

678-643-9672.

JF&CS - Transitions

Memorial Plaques

Memorial plaques are a beautiful way to

honor the memory of a loved one. Your

loved one’s plaque will be lit up on the

anniversary of their passing and at Yizkor

services.

With the High Holy Days approaching, we

want to make sure we receive your order in

time.

The ordering deadline to receive

plaques in time for Yom Kippur

is August 6

The price of a plaque is $300. If you have

any questions or would like to order a

plaque, please contact Lisa in the synagogue

office at 770-642-0434 or send an email to

lisa@bethtikvah.com.

EXPERIENCE

Friday, September 5 at 6:30 PM

For children age 5

through 2nd grade...

...and their Parents!!

Parents can attend services in the sanctuary while their children are in

"CREATIVE JEWISH PROGRAMMING"

(children ages Pre-K thru 2nd grade)

NO COST BUT

RESERVATIONS REQUESTED

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News and Happenings from Temple Beth Tikvah

August TBT Happenings

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1

NO SERVICE AT TBT

TONIGHT Reform Movement

Shabbat 6:30 pm

at The Temple

2 Bagels, Learning &

Torah 9:00 am - 10:00

am in Oneg Room Shabbat Service

10:00 am - 12:00 pm in Sanctuary

3 4 Tishah B'Av Families Anonymous

7:00 pm - 8:30 pm in

Oneg Room Explore the Meaning

of Tisha B'av 7:30

pm - 8:30 pm in

Library

5 Tishah B'Av Tai Chi 9:30 am -

10:30 am in Oneg

Room

6 7 BOE Planning Meeting

7:30 pm - 8:30 pm in

RS Office

8

Shabbat Service 8:00

pm - 9:00 pm in

Sanctuary

9 Bagels, Learning &

Torah 9:00 am - 10:00

am in Oneg Room Shabbat Service -

Staviss Bar Mitzvah

10:00 am - 12:00 pm in Sanctuary Peters Bat Mitzvah

(Mincha service) 4:15

pm - 5:15 pm in

Alterman Chapel

10 Endowment Fund

Meeting 10:30 am -

11:30 am in RS Office

11 Families Anonymous

7:00 pm - 8:30 pm in

Oneg Room

12 Tai Chi 9:30 am -

10:30 am in Oneg

Room Choir Rehearsal 7:00

pm - 8:30 pm in

Sanctuary

13 Committee Chair

Meeting 7:15 pm -

9:30 pm in Social Hall

14 Ruach Relay for Life

Meeting 7:00 pm -

8:30 pm in Library

15 HOTTY Board Retreat ECEC Meet & Greet 10:00

am - 12:00 pm in RS Wing Membership - BBQ

6:30 pm - 7:30 pm in

Outside (or Social

Hall if raining) Camp Style Blue Jean

Shabbat Service 7:30

pm - 8:30 pm in

Alterman Chapel

16 HOTTY Board Retreat Bagels, Learning &

Torah 9:00 am - 10:00

am in Oneg Room Shabbat Service -

Vitulli/Pickett B'nai

Mitzvah 10:00 am -

12:00 pm in

Sanctuary

17 HOTTY Board Retreat TBT Board Retreat

8:30 am - 4:00 pm in

Offsite

18 ECEC First Day of School Families Anonymous

7:00 pm - 8:30 pm in

Oneg Room

19 Tai Chi 9:30 am -

10:30 am in Oneg

Room Choir Rehearsal 7:00

pm - 8:30 pm in

Sanctuary Board of Trustees

Meeting 7:30 pm -

10:00 pm in Social Hall

20 Religious School

Madrichim Meeting 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm in RS Lobby

21 Preparing Your

Hearts for the

Days of Awe 7:30

pm - 9:00 pm in

Oneg Room

22 ECEC Welcome Back

Parents Breakfast 9:30 am - 10:30 am in Social Hall Membership - Open

Door Shabbat Wine

& Cheese 7:30 pm -

8:00 pm in Lobby Shabbat Service 8:00

pm - 9:00 pm in

Sanctuary

23 Bagels, Learning &

Torah 9:00 am - 10:00

am in Oneg Room Shabbat Service -

Berman/Weiner B'nai

Mitzvah 10:00 am -

12:00 pm in

Sanctuary

24 Family Promise ATID 9:30 am - 11:45 am in Oneg Room Book Discussion on

the Days of Awe

10:00 am - 11:30 am in Library Membership -

Prospective Member

Brunch 10:00 am in

Social Hall Kesher - Journey

throught Kesher

5:00 pm - 8:30 pm in

Upstairs Assembly

Room

25 Family Promise Families Anonymous

7:00 pm - 8:30 pm in

Oneg Room

26 Family Promise Tai Chi 9:30 am -

10:30 am in Oneg

Room Religious School Teachers

Meeting 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

in RS Lobby Choir Rehearsal 7:00

pm - 8:30 pm in

Sanctuary Officers Meeting 7:30

pm - 10:00 pm in RS

Office

27 Family Promise Social Action New

Committee Member

Meeting 6:30 pm -

7:30 pm in Library

28 Family Promise

29 Family Promise Shabbat Service 8:00

pm - 9:00 pm in

Sanctuary

30 Family Promise

Bagels, Learning & Torah 9:00 am - 10:00

am in RS Lobby Shabbat Service -

Tropauer B'nai

Mitzvah 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

in Sanctuary

31 Family Promise

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News and Happenings from Temple Beth Tikvah

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Temple Beth Tikvah would like to congratulate all of our graduates. We wish you the best of Temple Beth Tikvah would like to congratulate all of our graduates. We wish you the best of Temple Beth Tikvah would like to congratulate all of our graduates. We wish you the best of

luck as you move forward to the next phase of your life, be it college or career. Mazel Tov!luck as you move forward to the next phase of your life, be it college or career. Mazel Tov!luck as you move forward to the next phase of your life, be it college or career. Mazel Tov!

Jennifer Fine - University of Alabama

Ellen Fine - University of Alabama

Please provide the college outreach committee your rising freshman's name and college address once available. TBT would like to maintain

contact them while they're away from home. Please send the information to Lynda Bennett at lrbennett08@comcast.net or Ginger Glazer at

ggchoc@bellsouth.net

College Outreach Committee We Want you!

If your child will be a freshman attending college this fall or you currently have a student attending college, please contact us with

their college mailing address (& e-mail if possible) as soon as it becomes available. We would like to send them a care package

around the holidays to let them know they’re being thought of by the Beth Tikvah community. Even if we already have an address

for your student, we need confirmation of their current address.

If you would like to donate to the cause either monetarily or with small items to be included in the packages, we would greatly

accept the contributions.

Our contact information is Lynda Bennett (lrbennet08@comcast.net) or Ginger Glazer (ggchoc@bellsouth.net)

Michael and Audrey Gordon

Rachel Cohen

Jared and Jill Marber

Lawrence and Lauren Cooper

Welcome to the TBT Family!!

SOCIAL ACTION COMMITTEE

MEMBERS WANTED!!

In an effort to reinvigorate the Social Action

Committee, we will be holding a new

committee member meeting and discussion

on

August 27th at 6:30 PM.

The objective is to lay out a new plan and

objectives for the committee, and to bring

some passionate individuals together to

enhance our Social Action efforts within

TBT and the community at large.

Please RSVP to Darrin Cohen

at dcohen@wealthofga.com if

you are interested in attending

or for more information.

Monday, August 4th between

4:00 PM & 7:00 PM

Menchies at Sweetapple

12030 Etris Road, Suite C

Join us at Menchies and help win

the fight against cancer!

Menchies will donate a percentage of ALL

proceeds between those hours!

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The Beth Tikvah Board of Trustees has

voted to participate in a new innovative

and exciting Jewish social media tool

called GrapeVine, sponsored in part by

the Jewish Federation of Atlanta.

Several other congregations in Atlanta

are participating in this pilot. Currently,

GrapeVine has 56,000 individuals from

341 participating organizations in New

York, Portland (OR), Rhode Island, Los

Angeles and Chicago. We believe this

social media tool offers our congregants another avenue to stay connected to the community by

receiving tailored information about upcoming events.

GrapeVine will provide our synagogue with the opportunity to share information about our own events

with a wider audience, and increase our visibility to the Jewish community at large. If you choose to

participate, based on a user profile that you personalize, GrapeVine provides you with customized

recommendations right to your inbox, your browser and/or to your mobile device! You will not be

flooded with emails but you will receive a weekly email about the Jewish events in Atlanta based on

your personal interests.

GrapeVine has asked Temple Beth Tikvah to provide a list of adult member names, street addresses

and email addresses (and no other information) to facilitate the sign up process. Unless you have

already been contacted and are already a GrapeVine user, GrapeVine will use this list to contact you

directly by email, providing you with an explanation of their program and the opportunity to sign up to

receive customized information about events that may interest you. We value the privacy of our

members and will not provide your name and address to GrapeVine if you object.

If you do not want to be on the GrapeVine communications list, please let us know by August 12

by clicking here and adding "Do Not Include Me in GrapeVine" to the subject line. If you choose

to participate and/or don't respond to this opt-out invitation, you always have the ability to opt out once

you receive any GrapeVine communications.

GrapeVine will not sell, share or disclose submitted information. TBT has a written agreement with

GrapeVine that protects our members' information. Please click here to read the privacy agreement.

The Board believes this program is worthwhile in building community and connectivity for all of our

members and will help us increase the level of engagement of our members in a variety of events, both

at Temple Beth Tikvah and in the community. The Board also believes GrapeVine could provide another

way for prospective TBT families to find us and learn more about our community. We hope you will

agree to participate.

Ron Swichkow Mark Rudel President Membership Co-chair and GrapeVine Coordinator

Click on this image for more info about GrapeVine

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News and Happenings from Temple Beth Tikvah

Annual Campaign

Jason and Melanie Pickett in memory of Abree Pickett

Stan Reich in memory of Paula Baer and Maurice Reich

Sandy and Nancy Simon in memory of Ruth Berney

Arnold and Ellen Bernstein in memory of Frances and Louis Stein and

Miriam Bernstein

Sandy and Nancy Simon in memory of Gloria Paul

Dale and Wendy Bearman in memory of Leo Ebstein

Building Fund Steven & Linda Steinberg in memory of Herbert Steinberg

Shari Alhadeff and Sheila Freed in memory of Esther Kirchheimer

Campership/Israel Fund

Addie Myers in honor of the marriage of Lois Clymin's grandson,

Steven Rudel, to Miss Emily McManus

Charlotte Fleisher in memory of Milton Charyn

Hadley and Lisa Lowy in memory of Harry Lowy and Richard Cooper

Cantor Kassel’s Discretionary Fund

Bernard and Susan Greenberg in appreciation of Cantor Kassel

Steven & Janice Liederman in memory of Pauline Liederman

Jason and Melanie Pickett in memory of Abree Pickett

David and Mindy Ellin in appreciation of Cantor Kassel

Paul and Anne Beckman in memory of Seymour 'Sy' Davis

Harvey and Natine Rosenzweig

Ilene Monat in honor of Zachary and Caryn's wedding

Carol Shutzberg in honor of the marriage of Steve Rudel to

Emily McManus

Ed and Cindy Getty in honor of Jon's Bar Mitzvah

Mark, Gail, Jeff and Steven Rudel in appreciation and in honor of

Emily McManus Rudel's Bet Din

Suzanne Sacks in honor of Ilana Sacks' Bat Mitzvah

Adele Toltzis in memory of Harriette Seifstein

Steven and Amy Fine in memory of Marvin Fine

Steven and Amy Fine in memory of Flora Fine

Richard and Naomi Binenfeld in appreciation of Cantor Kassel

Rosalind Taranto in memory of Molly Pomerance Schneider

Laura Aven in appreciation of Cantor Kassel

Caring/Kehillat Chesed Fund

Addie Myers in memory of Ida Elkin Bachman

Gail Natter in memory of Cydel Feldser

Fred and Patricia Landsberg

Ruth Zeidman in honor of the marriage of Lois Clymin's grandson,

Steven Rudel to Emily McManus

Aaron and Sheila Stieglitz in memory of Jack Stieglitz

The Aviv Chavurah wishing Fred Warshofsky a speedy recovery

Walter and Esther Shultz in honor of Myra Idol

The Aviv Chavurah wishing Allan Shippel a speedy recovery

Walter and Esther Shultz in honor of Ian Staviss on his Bar Mitzvah

and in memory of Saul Plotkin

Fred and Patricia Landsberg in memory of Shelley Gaegner

Robert and Cindy Goldstein in memory of Phillip Kaplan

Douglas Wexler in memory of Marion Wexler

Aaron and Sheila Stieglitz in memory of Sarah Stieglitz

Endowment Campaign

Douglas Wexler and Jane Greenberger in honor of grandson,

Aaron Cooper's graduation from The DePaul University Law School

Rory and Jenifer Friedman in honor of the marriage of

Micah and Jenny Blechner

General Fund

Arthur Gittelman and Marcia Pearl in memory of

Ruth Gittelman Starrett

Shirley Crawford

Richard and Cathy Gross in memory of Wilbur Gross

Jerry and Marcy Kaufman in memory of Max Kaufman

Shirley Crawford

Aaron and Sheila Stieglitz in memory of Ann Efruss

Harlan & Ivie Graiser —

in memory of Bernard Berger and Marilyn Narduzzi

Mazel Tov to Ilene Monat on Zach and Caryn's marriage

Mazel Tov to Sheryl Belchner on the marriage of Micah Blechner

and Jenny Gurman

Michael Braun in memory of Paul Braun

Marvin and Trudy Davis in memory of Sam Davis

Sherwin and Judee Levinson in memory of Shelley J. Birkner

Michael Zalkin Memorial Library Fund

Jay and Lois Barcus in memory of Leo Wixman

Mark, Gail, Jeff and Steven Rudel in appreciation of Rabbi Tam and

in honor of Emily McManus Rudel's Bet Din

Bruce and Bonnie Walkes in memory of Bessie Wixman and

Leo Wixman

Prayerbook Fund

Mark and Sally Vosk in memory of Sy Davis

Clifford Weiss in memory of Fred and Annette Knieberg

Kenneth and Helene Skolky in memory of Dora Breines

Preschool Fund

David and Jenny Korsen in honor of Jamie Jaffe's 40th birthday

Rabbi Greene’s Discretionary Fund

Bernard and Susan Greenberg in honor of the wedding of

Bradley Dannenbaum and Jenna Greenberg

David and Mindy Ellin in appreciation of Rabbi Greene

Lois Clymin in honor of Carol Shutzberg's special birthday

Jerome and Margie Cohen in memory of Minnie Friedman

Paul and Anne Beckman in memory of Seymour 'Sy' Davis

Ilene Monat in honor of Zachary and Caryn's wedding

Tom and Patti Seibold in memory of Maxine Gelb Kurtz

David and Robin Bledsoe in memory of Morris Raiken

Ed and Cindy Getty in honor of Jon's Bar Mitzvah

David & Marci Slotin in memory of Marian Birlant Slotin and

Larry R. Bernstein

Mark, Gail, Jeff and Steven Rudel in appreciation of Rabbi Greene's

guidance of Emily McManus Rudel's conversion and Bet Din

Suzanne Sacks in honor of Ilana Sacks' Bat Mitzvah

Audrey Eisen in memory of Jerry Liroff

Michael and Wanda Cohen in memory of Seymour Cohen

Howard and Helaine Medoff in honor of Steven and Emily Rudel's

wedding

David and Robin Bledsoe in memory of Ruthann Raiken

Mariann Mamberg in memory of Lola Mamberg

Families Anonymous in honor of Rabbi Greene

Seth and Ellen Zimmer in memory of Eddie Gralnick

Rabbi Tam’s Discretionary Fund

Barry & Robin Riegelhaupt in memory of Oscar Brandes

Paul and Anne Beckman in memory of Seymour 'Sy' Davis

Ed and Cindy Getty in memory of Ella Goldstein

Marvin Davis in memory of Pauline Davis

Martin & Fern Soniker in memory of Ida Soniker

Steve and RoseAnn Gerson

Jane Greenberger in memory of Frank Greenberger (see next page)

Donations

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Religious School Fund

Amira Nachman

Hal and Jill Leitman

Andrew Schwartz and Danielle Levy

Tikkun Olam Fund

June Wallach in honor of the marriage of Lois Clymin's grandson,

Steven Rudel, to Emily McManus

Lionel Stutz in honor of June Wallach's 82nd birthday

Torah Fund

Morray and Susan Scheinfeld in memory of Paul and Joan Barton

Morray and Susan Scheinfeld in memory of Carolyn Besser

Ira and Phyllis Madans in memory of Esther Grosswald

Youth Group Fund

Walter and Esther Shultz in honor of their grandsons all making honor roll

at Crabapple Middle School

Stanley and Bobbie Kopkin in memory of Dave Kopkin

News and Happenings from Temple Beth Tikvah

HELP US HELP YOU

Your synagogue community wants to be a

Caring Community/Kehillat Chesed

If you have recently experienced a loss, are facing a crisis or are celebrating a simcha, please let our office know as soon as possible.

Our clergy and friends strive to be a source of support as best as they can. If you know of one of our fellow congregants who has experienced a loss or can use a hand, please contact the office at 770.642.0434.

SHMOOZE NEWS / KUDOS CORNER In Memorium

Temple Beth Tikvah

acknowledges with sorrow the passing of:

Marilyn Anzellotti Narduzzi

Mother of Lisa Lowy

Helen Berman

Grandmother of Marla Ramaglia

Carol Tolchinsky

Mother of Ben Tolchinsky

Saul Plotkin

Husband of Shirley Plotkin

George Stern

Stepfather of Jay Sausmer

Stanford Shulman

Father of Gail Frank

Betty Arogeti

Mother of Jack Arogeti

May God console you among all the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem.

Thank You to our Amazing

Office Volunteers!

June Wallach

Addie Myers

Ian Staviss

Susan & Richard Staviss

Abby and Evan Friedman Walt and Esther Shultz

Kathy Rieter Pat Landsberg

Benjamin, Jacob and Samuel Rockaway

Beth Janes Curtis Gropman Ellisa Vitulli

Robyn Shippel Zach Povlot

Michelle Gurin Jeff Schultz Ellen Weiner Terry Stein

Please call us if you are interested in helping with a project in the office as we always need helpers!

Honor a person or event with a

leaf on our tree of life. You can

purchase a leaf as an

individual or as a group.!

Gail and Mark Rudel, and Lois Clymin on the marriage of

their son and grandson, Steven, to Emily McManus on

June 7, 2014.

Sheryl Blechner on the marriage of her son, Micah, to Jenny

Gurman on June 14, 2014.

The Monat Family on the marriage of Zach to Caryn Ellin.

Alice and Sam Herndon on the upcoming marriage of their

son, Adam, to Megan Burke.

Rachel Cohen on the birth of son, Christopher Wayne

Battles, Jr., and to Rachel’s Mom and Stepdad, Terry and

Gene Carasick.

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News and Happenings from Temple Beth Tikvah

Synagogue Information

Synagogue Office - 770-642-0434

Fax Number - 770-642-0647

School Office (Perri) - 770-642-4168

Preschool (Jenifer) - 678-350-0076

Assistant to Clergy - Michelle Leder

Financial Secretary - Jenny Korsen

Admin. Assistant - Lisa Singer

Office Manager - Becky Sullivan

Adult Education Cindy Getty eeg@comcast.net Budget & Finance open 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 Marsha Mathis

marmat0915@yahoo.com Family Promise Andy Fried andyf17@gmail.com Jeff Schultz asburypark@comcast.net 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@earthlink.net Membership Recruitment & Retention Mark Rudel

mrudel@ups.com Jill Leitman jaarons2@yahoo.com Marcia Pearl marciapearl@bellsouth.net Men’s Club Mark Greenspan greenspanfamily@bellsouth.net Peter Hartog althazyr@bellsouth.net

Nominating Committee Sheryl Blechner ssb1951@gmail.com Ritual Esther Shultz savtaesther5@gmail.com

Security Jay Sausmer jsausmer@gmail.com Seniors Natine Rosenzweig rosen4348@aol.com Sisterhood Stacy Chambers scham31477@aol.com Robin Bledsoe dbledsoe@gsu.edu Social Action

Darrin Cohen dcohen@wealthofga.com Website Development Scott Povlot spovlot@yahoo.com Bram Bessoff bram@soundart.us Youth Group Debra Schwartz dls63@bellsouth.net Michal Loventhal loventhalmichal@gmail.com

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