Whose Purim IS IT ANYWAY?

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also inside…Purim Carnival WELC Corner Atlanta Jewish Music Festival … and more!

March 2020Adar-Nisan 5780v. 81 | no. 7

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SCHEDULE: MARCH 2020FRIDAY, MARCH 66:00 PM Shabbat Worship Service with Organ7:00 PM Meditation – Room 34

SATURDAY, MARCH 79:00 AM Torah Study10:30 AM Chapel Shabbat Worship Service

FRIDAY MARCH 136:00 PM Shabbat Worship Service7:00 PM Meditation – Room 348:00 PM The Well – Urban Tree Cidery with Atlanta Jewish Music Festival

SATURDAY, MARCH 149:00 AM Torah Study9:30 AM Mini Shabbat10:30 AM Chapel Shabbat Worship Service5:30 PM Mincha Bat Mitzvah of Anna Banner

FRIDAY, MARCH 206:00 PM Shabbat Worship Service

Guest Speaker: Rabbi Frederick Reeves7:00 PM Meditation – Room 34

SATURDAY, MARCH 219:00 AM Torah Study10:30 AM Bat Mitzvah of Noam Segal5:30 PM Mincha Bar Mitzvah of London Jones

FRIDAY, MARCH 276:00 PM Shabbat Worship Service with House Band 7:00 PM Meditation – Room 34

SATURDAY, MARCH 2810:30 AM B’nei Mitzvah of Kate M. Berg and Benjamin D. Leavey

TORAH&HAFTARAH:MARCH 7: Tetzavah – Shabbat ZachorExodus 27:20-30:101 Samuel 15:1-7

MARCH 14: Ki Tisa – Shabbat ParahExodus 30:11-34:35Ezekiel 36:22-36

MARCH 21: Vayakhel-Pekudei – Shabbat HaChodeshExodus 35:1-40:38Ezekiel 45:16-25

MARCH 28: VayikraLeviticus 1:1-5:26Isaiah 43:21-44:23

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ClergyRabbi Peter S. Berg, Lynne & Howard Halpern Senior Rabbinic Chair Rabbi Loren Filson LapidusRabbi Samuel C. KayeCantor Deborah L. HartmanRabbi Steven H. Rau, RJE, Director of Lifelong LearningRabbi Lydia Medwin, Director of Congregational Engagement & OutreachRabbi Alvin M. Sugarman, Ph.D., Emeritus

Officers of the BoardJanet Lavine, PresidentKent Alexander, Executive Vice PresidentStacy Hyken, Vice PresidentLouis Lettes, Vice PresidentEric Vayle, SecretaryJeff Belkin, TreasurerJanet Dortch, Executive Committee Appointee Martin Maslia, Executive Committee Appointee Billy Bauman, Lynne and Howard Halpern Endowment Fund Board Chair

LeadershipMark R. Jacobson, Executive DirectorSarah Shinsky, Weinberg Early Learning Center Director

StaffKatie Bass, Communications and Marketing CoordinatorMelinda Brackin, Accounting ManagerJudy Cole, PianistAmy Cox, Accounting AssistantTena Drew, Membership ManagerLonnie Fitzgerald, Maintenance TeamElizabeth C. Foster, Family & Teen EducatorNalo Grant, Clergy Administrative AssistantAudrey Henderson, WELC Assistant DirectorSummer Jacobs, Engagement CoordinatorRenaldo Lockwood, Maintenance TeamHeather McKerley, Accounting Assistant & Facilities Maintenance CoordinatorJacqueline Morris, Education and Engagement AssociateDianne Ratowsky, Administrative Assistant to Rabbi Peter S. BergJoya Schmidt, Engagement Administrative Assistant & Tour CoordinatorAdele Sheftel, WELC Administrative AssistantLaurie Simon, Engagement Coordinator for Special EventsBethany Smith, Youth Education Coordinator Justin Strom, Head of SecurityMarjorie Vaughn, TBRS Administrative Assistant Rita Zadoff, Donation & Event Coordinator

LEADERSHIP&STAFF

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I spend a lot of time in our magnificent sanctuary! Its grandeur is never lost on me and it is one of my joys to watch the faces of visitors entering it for the first time! I am often asked by these same visitors to explain the significance of our bima, which includes the golden ark, the rings, the poles, the cherubim,

and the lampstands (menorahs). I delight in explaining to them that back in 1929, Rabbi Marx and architect Phillip Shutze, took their inspiration directly from the Torah portion, Terumah (Exodus 25), which details the construction of the bima. Contained within the Torah portion are the words Vay-yi-ku-li t’ru-mah mei-eit kol ish asher yid-veh-nu li-bo, “Bring to Me gifts from every person whose heart is so moved”. You might already be familiar with those words, as they are displayed in large Hebrew letters near Schwartz-Goldstein Hall, honoring all those who gave of their hearts to create and sustain our 2004 renovation.

As we move into 2020, I would like to call to your attention other gifts to our congregation from persons whose hearts have moved them. On Sunday, March 15th at 4pm in our sanctuary, The Temple will be the host for the final performance of the Atlanta Jewish Music Festival. This performance of Annelies: The Diary of Anne Frank, composed by James Whitbourn, and performed by the Clark University Philharmonic Society, brings to life the diary written by Annelies (Anne) Frank between 1942 and 1944 when she and her family hid in the back of an Amsterdam warehouse. Clark Atlanta’s musical director, Dr. Curtis Powell, brought this program to us on a cold and rainy evening last November, to commemorate the 90th birthday of Anne Frank and the 75th anniversary of her last diary entry. Although attendance was small that evening, the imprint that the performance left on the audience was huge. It was one of the most exquisite performances I have ever seen and I marveled at the gifts bestowed upon our congregation by such talented students and faculty. To hear Anne Frank’s words sung with so much heart by the young people from Clark University was moving and powerful. In the words of Dr. Powell, “It is our goal, to uncover how this music doesn’t just represent her experiences, but what they epitomize; a universal tale of spiritual strength and the triumph of the human soul over its physical surroundings. We hope that the audience will, through this music, connect and engage the heart of the human experience with a story of the triumph of the human heart over evil.” I strongly encourage you to join us for the encore performance of this unique and compelling musical experience!

Moving now from the sanctuary to the hallway off our main lobby, you may have noticed the addition of some exquisite artwork entitled, The Twelve Tribes of Israel, by Atlanta visual artist, Lynette Joel. The art was originally lent to us to display during the June 2019 American Conference of Cantors Convention dinner, hosted by The Temple. Each piece represents one of the twelve sons of Jacob, from the oldest Reuben, down to the youngest, Benjamin. Collectively, they are bursting with color and robust shapes, with each piece telling a story rich in narrative and symbolism. Soon after the convention had ended, and with overflowing generosity of spirit, Lynette graciously offered to permanently donate them to The Temple. In addition to adding color, light, and energy to our hallway, her gift continues to inspire and teach every time we walk by and note their unique and beautiful presence!

The final gift that I want to call your attention to now makes its home in our Covenant chapel. We are the very fortunate recipients of a Steinway baby grand piano, given to us by Lynne and Howard Halpern. Their kindness, generosity, and love of The Temple shines through with every note that is played and every melody that is sung! In addition to being a remarkable accompanying instrument, their gift will enable The Temple to host a vast array of chamber concerts and performances to be appreciated by countless music lovers for years to come! This gift of their hearts now joins with another such gift, our Boston baby grand Sanctuary piano, given by Sig (of blessed memory) and Billie Guthman in 2008. Sig was a devoted member of The Temple Singers and his strong voice and spirit resonate to this day!

How blessed we are for these gifts of spirit and soul. They have enriched us beyond measure and will continue to do so for generations yet to come.

Gifts of Spirit & Soul

FROM THE DESK OF CANTOR DEBORAH HARTMAN:

About Cantor Hartman:

Deborah L. Hartman has been singing at The Temple since 1987, initially as a cantorial soloist and then in 1998, as The Temple’s first Cantor. From the moment she received her certification from Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion, Cantor Hartman has held leadership positions in the American Conference of Cantors, serving on its Executive Board, and on its Membership and Nominations committees.

Connect with Cantor Hartman:

dhartman@the-temple.org 404.873.1731

Cantor Deborah Hartman

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MARCH 2020 P R O G R A M M I N G 1 Sunday Program @ 9:30am 2-4 No Midweek Hebrew 8 Sunday Program @ 9:30am 15 Sunday Program @ 9:30am Sheer Kef Performance

@ 10:15am & 11:00am PreK Early Dismissal @ 11:00am Early Dismissal for KG-10th Grade

@ 11:30am 20 YoFI Shabbat hosted by KG @ 6:00pm 22 Sunday Program @ 9:30am 1st Grade Family Social @ 11:00am 8th Grade Parent Meeting @ 9:45am 2020 Teen Israel Trip Parent Meeting

@ 11:00am 27-28 5th & 6th Grade Trip 29 Sunday Program @ 9:30am 7th Grade Family Meeting @ 9:45am 9th Grade Family Meeting

@ 10:30am 3rd Grade Model Seder @ 11:00am Breman Education Center Committee

Meeting @ 12:15pm

Sunday, March 1510:15am “Lion King” Spiel performed by Sheer Kef & 11:00am: (BEC Youth Performers)11:00am: Entrance to Carnival for Tots11:30am: Early Dismissal for BEC, Carnival Open to All

FUN FOR EVERYONE!Tons of Games, Food, Prizes, Moon bounce, and more. Purchase tickets before March 11 and skip the lines!

www.the-temple.org/purim

PUR IM CARN IVAL

5th & 6th Grade Overnight TripMarch 27-28• Celebrate Shabbat together• Spend the night at URJ Camp Coleman• 5th Grade: Team building games and ropes course, free time with friends, and more• 6th Grade: Mitzvah Project and off-camp fun

To RSVP or for questions: Contact Elizabeth Foster (efoster@the-temple.org) or Bethany Smith (bsmith@the-temple.org)

YoFI ShabbatFriday, March 20YoFI Shabbat is a worship experience for young readers. Services are led by a rabbi and song leader and are followed by a dinner catered by Willy’s. March’s YoFI is hosted by our Kindergarten students.

To register for dinner, please visit www.the-temple.org by March 18:• Members: Ages 10 years and up $12, 2-9 years $10, under 2 are free• Guests: Ages 10 years and up $15, 2-9 years $12, under 2 are freeQuestions? Contact Bethany Smith at bsmith@the-temple.org

TAMID Programming CalendarAtlanta’s Jewish History: Insights from Publishing Southern Jewish History Monday, March 16 • 7:00pm Cost: Free, but RSVP requestedSouthern Jewish History, the annual journal of the Southern Jewish Historical Society, has been the preeminent scholarly publication for the study of Jews and Jewish life throughout the region. A panel of experts will show how essays focused on Atlanta serve as a lens for the evolution of scholarship about the Jews of the South. Writings and reviews of Atlanta’s rich and deep history—from Rabbi Marx and the Unity Club in the early 20th Century, to Rabbi Rothschild’s wartime service and his life of social activism, to Jews involvement with the Atlanta Federal Penitentiary—paint a nuanced portrait of how both individuals and institutions are involved in preserving values and in being change-agents. The panel will also discuss how the journal itself has evolved, along with the Southern Jewish Historical Society.

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WELC PRESCHOOL TEACHING OUR TODDLERS: Why Ages Two and Three Are So ImportantWELC Helps Launch Our Youngest Learners Down the Right PathWe celebrate graduations in education, joyous achievements marking the completion of important school stages for our children and loved ones.

But kids’ confident academic success begins much earlier in their learning journeys—starting at two and three years old.

“Our work with kids at these ages has a life-lasting effect,” said teacher Ana Haznov of The Weinberg Early Learning Center (WELC) in Atlanta. WELC provides an elite, groundbreaking education program that forges a foundation for success for these teachable toddlers and prepares them for their next phases of academic and social advancement.

Educators and parents recognize how much ages two and three matter for social and emotional development, establishing values, and measuring language milestones. Research tells us that by age three children are forming five- and six-word sentences, remembering and telling stories, counting to 10, and understanding grammar.

So how does the WELC education program work for these young kids and their families?

It all starts with a dedicated focus on the young learners in an innovative school environment:• Small classes of a typically a dozen students, with a play-based

approach that engages and educates • Fun, creative, innovative, and experiential learning • A center-based curriculum that includes language, reading and

literature, math, science, music, and art• Focus on emotional, mental, social, and cognitive growth• A full experience of all senses to help all children develop their

minds at their appropriate pace

WELC also hires and rewards teachers with a p assion for child education, “making us feel wanted and needed,” according to Haznov.

The school embraces proven, concrete, evidence-based educational methods such as Reggio Emilia and Montessori as part of its foundation for growth and learning. WELC commits to an inclusive and inspiring learning environment for children ages three months to four years. As a nationally recognized religious education program for more than 15 years, WELC connects education with Jewish values while developing confident and respectful children in a religiously and ethnically diverse environment.

The education team at WELC takes particular pride in being part of the foundation for education at such an early and critical time for children’s achievement.

“They are our lawyers, doctors of our future,” said Haznov, “and I feel gratified in knowing that I was part of their growth.”

Those interested in learning more about the WELC platform for early education can inquire about an open house or schedule a private tour by contacting Sarah Shinsky or Audrey Henderson at 404-872-8662.

Being part of the Weinberg Early Learning Center at The Temple means…All three of my children have attended and graduated from the WELC. I couldn’t speak more highly of the quality of care from all the teachers and staff members. The love and warmth they show every day from the moment I would drop off my children until I would pick them up is unmatched. As for the education gained, I can confidently say that all of my kids were 100% ready for kindergarten after attending the WELC. There is nothing I would change about our family’s experience at the WELC!—Jill M., Atlanta, GA

PurimHappy Purim from the WELC family to yours!

Special Visitors to WELCWELC students have been enjoying special performances all year long thanks to our wonderful TPA. Here are some photos of us enjoying everything from puppet shows to concerts! This month we’ll be visited by the ASO’s instrument petting zoo!

Registration is Now Open!Weinbery Early Learning CenterRegistration for the 2020-2021 school year is open to all! Schedule a tour and come see why so many Temple families call WELC their children’s home away from home! For more information contact us by phone at 404-872-8668 or email welc@the-temple.org.

Camp Minimac2020 Camp Minimac registration is now open! This summer, each week’s activities and theme will be based on a great book! There will be science, cooking, art, in house field trips, and of course plenty of time in Sonia’s Splash Pad! Join us for Camp Minimac’s “Summer Reading!” For more information visit www.the-temple.org/welc or call Audrey Henderson at 404-872-8668.

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MAY THEIR MEMORY BE FOR A BLESSINGOur Heartfelt Sympathy to the Families of:

Florence Seltzer (grandmother of Jenna Shulman)

Ruth Glickson (step-mother of Raye Lynn Banks)

Michael Dick (father of Bradley Dick)

Marvin Botnick (husband of Miriam, father of Karen Paz, Beth Ann Rosenberg & Harris Botnick)

Nelson Gold (father of Nancy Blank)

Mina Pascaner (mother of Joel Pascaner)

Rabbi Irving Bloom (husband of Patricia Bloom)

MAZAL TOV!Have good news to share? Please email Katie Bass at kbass@the-temple.org.

Catherine Rebecca Patterson and Richard Eric Crum on their wedding and to parents, Chris and Debra Patterson and Grandmother, Carole Goldberg

Birth of grandchild, Noah Mayer Steinheimer to Helen & George Steinheimer

NEW&RETURNING MEMBERSShayne & Nathaniel Ben-Haiem Lior & Pearl Ben-Haiem

Nina Granow

Sumbul & Joshua Jarmin

Jennifer Johnson & Jeremy Neuman

Aaron Kalbfeld

Jennifer Kim & Eli Geffin

Arielle & Rafi Kohan Zadie & Elliott Kohan

Katie & Mark Littmann Henry Littman

Andra London & Joel Fullerton Rhys Fullerton

Marianna & Michael Love Seth & Eli Love

Hayley & Matthew Oakes

Amanda & Colin Scott

Hana Schear Rider Schear

Leslie E. Spasser

Erica & Justin Victor Max Victor

MARCH 14:

Anna P. Banner Daughter of Susan

& Brian Banner

MARCH 21:

Noam Segal Daughter of

Gilly Segal & Lewis Segal

MARCH 21:

London Golford Jones Son of Karen

& David Jones

MARCH 28:

Kate Morgan BergDaughter of Chris

& Stacey Berg

MARCH 28:

Benjamin David Leavey

Son of Michael & Jennifer Leavey

B’NEI MITZVAH

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Whose Purim IS IT ANYWAY?

Mini Shabbat Saturday, March 14, 2020 • 9:30am Service 10:00am Bagels and Coffee • 10:30 am Play timeJoin us on March 14th for our Mini Shabbat: Purim Edition! Come dressed in your favorite costumes and relive the excitement of the Purim story – with your kids as the stars of the show! We begin in Covenant Chapel with our clergy and friends for prayers and great music. Then, we move to the Motor Lobby for bagels, juice and coffee, followed by playtime on Sonia’s playgroup outside.

Please dress casually. There is no fee or RSVP required.Questions? As always, please contact Rabbi Lydia Medwin at

lmedwin@the-temple.org. Songs, stories, bagels, coffee & friends? An unbeatable Shabbat combination. We can’t wait to see you there!

Saturday, March 7Doors Open at 7pmPerformance starts at 7:30pm

THIS EVENING IS FOR ADULTS ONLY. Childcare is available for $5/child.

There is no cost to attend but RSVPs help us plan.

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A NEW TAKE ON OUR PURIM SHPIEL Megillah, Cocktails and Improv featuring Dad’s Garage

We’re Collecting Things!Don’t know what to do with those empty plastic medicine bottles? We do!MedShare, a Mitzvah Day Agency, collects surplus medical supplies and used equipment from U.S. hospitals and manufacturers and sends them to hospitals and clinics in third world countries. Peel or soak off the label and bring the bottles to The Temple. A collection box will be in the motor lobby. Plastic bottles only, please.

Atlanta Jewish Music Festival The Wind-Down—A Young Professionals Musical Shabbat with The WellFriday, March 13 • 7:30pm at Urban Tree Cidery Free with RegistrationA combination of Southern preaching, great music, and Judaism, The Well is an evening service specifically curated for young professionals. Featuring original compositions, talented guest artists, spiritual gatherings, and authentic honest messaging, The Well prides itself on strong Jewish roots and an inspired vision of the future. Come with spirit, leave with soul. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.atlantajmf.org.

Clark Atlanta University Philharmonic Society—Annelies: The Diary of Anne FrankSunday, March 15 • 4:00pm at The Temple • Free with RegistrationClark Atlanta University Philharmonic Society is a nationally respected choral ensemble that perpetuates a proud century-old tradition of artistic clarity, stylistic authority, and brilliant choral tone. The Philharmonic Society includes an international membership of the finest men and women, boasting honor students and student leaders from across the university. The group will perform “Annelies,” a full-length choral work based on the “Diary of Anne Frank.” Anne, as this young, Jewish author is often referred to, is the abbreviated form of her actual first name, Annelies. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.atlantajmf.org.

Clark University Philharmonic Society Presents Annelies

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RSJI: HomelessnessThe Homelessness Group of the Rothschild Social Justice Institute (RSJI) creates awareness in our Temple community about the collateral effects of poverty and homelessness on children and their families. This spring we will provide both an educational program and direct action opportunity focused on this issue.

Panel Discussion Monday, March 30 • 6:30-8:00pmPlease join us for a panel discussion on the systemic causes of Homelessness and challenges with affordable housing. The diverse panel will include leaders in the homelessness fight who are finding innovative solutions to this complex issue.

Come early to Schwartz Goldstein Hall at 5:00 p.m. to assemble home warming packages for residents of Zaban Paradies Couples Center who are transitioning to independent housing. This event is great for our newest Temple members to learn more about ZPCC and directly impact their lives. You will learn about the items we are collecting for the packages when you RSVP.

Please RSVP to: www.the-temple.org/event/hold--- rsji-homelessness---panel-discussion.html for the home packing and/or the panel discussion. Refreshments will be served. Special Event for New Member Kahal!

Backpack Buddies We are pleased to announce that the RSJI Homelessness and Education groups are bringing a new program called Backpack Buddies to our congregation. Each Friday, 24 students at Toomer Elementary school will receive a backpack containing 16 shelf stable items to feed them over the weekend.

Backpack Buddies will only work with the support of our fellow congregants! There are many ways to be involved and we want to make it easy for you to perform this great mitzvah. We need non- perishable foods, monetary donations, as well as volunteers to sign up to pack and deliver the food to Fred A. Toomer Elementary school. This is also a great opportunity for your b’nai mitzvah in search of a social service project. To get involved, please visit: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050A4BACA929A57-backpack.

For questions, please contact: Lisa Gold at lisagold@me.com or Scott Edlein at s.edlein@gmail.com.

New Member Kahal — Social Justice ProjectMonday, March 30 5:00pm Packing Housewarming Items 6:30pm Dinner and PanelWe cannot wait to welcome you with our final New Member Kahal event of the year, special for Temple members in the first two years of membership. Come meet other Temple members, clergy, and one another; learn about the one and only shelter for couples’ experiencing homelessness in the city, founded and run by Temple members; impact our community by packing housewarming items for our couples transitioning into their new homes. Then, stay for a delicious dinner and a panel about the challenges and solutions to homelessness in Atlanta. To RSVP, contact Joya at jschmidt@the-temple or by calling The Temple.

Welcome back Rabbi Frederick Reeves!Friday, March 20 and Saturday, March 21Rabbi Reeves served as associate rabbi at The Temple from 2005-2013 and we are delighted that he is coming as a visiting scholar during his sabbatical from KAM Isaiah Israel in Chicago. Join us for Friday evening services as he delivers the sermon, “The Passover Story and the Actions it Requires of us Today” and Saturday morning Torah study where he will lead us in a look at the narratives in the Torah portion, to then explore how we use story, both from tradition and from our personal lives, to create meaning and direct our commitments to Jewish actions.

Rabbi Frederick Reeves is the spiritual leader of KAM Isaiah Israel, Illinois’s oldest synagogue. He is a passionate teacher of Torah,

believing that a dedication to understanding those narratives can improve our own lives and

the lives of all with whom we come into contact. Living the ideals of Torah has brought Rabbi Reeves to his dedication to social justice and interfaith cooperation. He is the president of the board of the Jewish Council on Urban Affairs, the Jewish voice for social

justice in Chicago, and the immediate past president of the Hyde Park &

Kenwood Interfaith Council. Prior to coming to KAM Isaiah Israel, Rabbi Reeves served as

the Associate Rabbi of The Temple in Atlanta, Georgia. Rabbi Reeves has a degree in French literature from the College of William & Mary and earned an M.A. in Hebrew Letters and was ordained at the Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion in Cincinnati, Ohio.

SAVE THE DATE!

Welcoming Elijah— A Relational Passover ExperienceWednesday, April 8If you are looking for a way to celebrate Passover with others, we are excited to present “Welcoming Elijah,” a chance to meet new friends and make new memories. If you have a couple extra seats at your table this year, please tell us more about your seder. If you need a place for Seder this year, please let us know. For more information or to RSVP, visit www.the-temple.org/form/welcomingelijah2020.

Temple ConnectFor a complete listing of Temple Connect groups, visit www.temple-connect.com.Joining a Temple Connect group is the best way to get to know a small group of people well. Formed around interests, needs, geography, demographic or profession, group meetings take place in the home, in an office, or anywhere in the city. Groups meet regularly (usually monthly), are led by your fellow Temple members, and consist of anywhere between 3-18 people. Temple Connect is designed to inspire us and transform our lives and the world around us. We want to help you get connected.

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Caring at The TempleOur Caring at The Temple program reaches out to fellow congregants during times of hardship or pastoral need, providing homemade chicken soup and challah to members who are bereaved, ill, recently discharged from the hospital, or are celebrating the arrival of a new child. We have delivered more than 500 soups, and nearly every step of the program—from soup preparation, to delivery (within your zip code), to letting us know about fellow congregants in need—is led by members of our congregation.

Thank you to our Caring at The Temple volunteers who delivered soup this month: Scott Chalk, Sandy & Duane Cox, Brooke Dickerson, Karen Droze, Barbara Scheer-Eason, Doris Gordon, Libby Gozansky, Wendy Lipshutz, Scott Morris, Bob Nemo, Adam Oppenheimer, Robyn Ripps, Debbie Shelton, Howard Silvermintz, Laura Sladkus, Leslie Stone, Craig Taylor, and Bobbi Wilson.

To be a part of this program and to fulfill the mitzvah of bikkur cholim (visiting the sick) or to let us know who needs soup, please contact Rabbi Lydia Medwin at lmedwin@the-temple.org or 404-873-1731.

MAC StatsAt The Temple, we are proud of our work supporting the Midtown Assistance Center. Below are some of the many ways you have made life better for some of our neighbors here in midtown Atlanta:

Zaban Paradies CenterOver the past month, ZPC has averaged an occupancy rate of 90%. A couple of weeks have found us full with a waiting list. The need for safe shelter, food, and clothing is a critical one but for our couples, there is an even greater need. Being in a relationship is a key part of our residents’ identities, and their hopes for the future include becoming self-sufficient together. Recently, we hosted a focus group of past residents to learn more about how our services impact lives long-term. One couple shared that prior to learning about Zaban, they found a women’s shelter for the wife. The husband spent nights outside in the cold beside the shelter to be close to his wife and to make sure that she was safe. Finding out about Zaban changed their lives. They were able to move in to the Center together, obtain employment, and ultimately, move into an apartment. They have lived independently for three years and now have a family. Stories like these reflect the transformational nature of our work.

Our current occupancy rate is a direct reflection of the need for a supportive environment for couples experiencing homelessness. As our residential season comes to a close in April and we shift to after-care services, we recognize that couples experiencing homelessness will continue to need our support in a myriad of ways. We are striving to have a real and lasting impact on the lives of those we serve. This spring, we will take a deep dive into our services and spend time learning about how we can be more effective in meeting the needs of couples experiencing homelessness and their families.

The Board of Directors, staff, and residents greatly appreciate the continued support of our program. If you are interested in learning more about our work, check out our updated website: www.zabanparadiescenter.org, join us on Facebook and Instagram @zabanparadiescenter, or email us at info@zabanparadiescenter.org. Last, but not least, please mark your calendars to join us for our 2019-2020 Graduation Ceremony scheduled for the evening of April 13th in the Schwartz Goldstein Hall (more information to follow).

MLK Dessert Reception for Young ProfessionalsOn MLK Shabbat, The Well and Ebenezer Baptist Churches Young Adult Ministry hosted their first joint program in our Adult Media Center! Over 40 young professionals gathered to meet each other, make interfaith connections, worship in our sanctuary, and fulfill the spirit of Martin Luther Kings’ beloved community. A great start for the next generation of leadership!

216 Volunteer

Hours

16,800 lbs.of food from

HHD Food Drive

$24,410.50in monetary donations

Coat Drive

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RABBIS’ DISCRETIONARY FUNDSIn Memory of:

David BakerJon & Bobbie GoldenAnta Romm

Adele BayerJoan & Donald Brown

Marvin BotnickNancy AbramsLouise BenatarJoyce & Donald BlockJoan & Donald Brown Dr. Steve & Nancy GallantJon & Bobbie GoldenMarsha Goldstein

& Robert FineBillie GuthmanMark & Dede HamburgerLila & Doug HertzDebbie & Lon NeeseDr. David & Debra PalayBrenda RaymonAnta Romm Joyce ShlesingerBarbara & Alan Smith

& familyJackie Wolf

Cecelia S. CrowMarilyn & Bob Crow

Beloved mother, Lila DaytonEllen Kaufman & family

Joshua DirectorLori & Steve Director

Beloved husband Dr. Sidney FranklinMary Pratt

Daniel FreedRonnie & Howard Zandman

Arnold FreedmanNancy& Wayne Freedman

Nelson Gold (beloved father of Nancy Blank)Jennifer & Scott Leibowitz

Gussie GoldmanMarcia G. Rice

Joe GoldmanMarcia G. Rice

Ethyl Saul HurwitzBarbara & Alan Smith &

family

Harry Herschel HurwitzBarbara & Alan Smith &

family

George KatzmanAmy & Jeff Asher

Husband, Alvin LevySarah Levy

Michael RaptisRon & Elaine Koenig

Allen RipansBillie GuthmanLinda & Gene Davidson

My dear mom, Tillie RoganGail Rones

May SchafitzDick & Diane Babush

Beloved mother, Judith ShapiroSusan Shapiro

Gilbert LevisonSandra & Gary Silver

Beloved daughter, AlexandraJoan & Glenn Wasser

Norman A. WeitzBrad H. Weitz

In Honor of: Speedy Recovery of Elaine ClearShirley Wender

Nancy FreedmanPatricia Jacobs

Our10th AnniversaryPhyllis Kozarsky

& Eliot Arnovitz

Milestone Birthday of Nat GozanskyStacy & Ed Hyken

Bar Mitzvah of Sam MontagJohn, Erika, Benjamin, Olivia

& Sam Montag

Our grandson, Sam’s Bar MitzvahJackie & Tony Montag

Our son Alex’s Engagement to Arielle KlebanoffCheryl & Herb Orlansky

Naming of our son, AaronPatricia & Alex Sklar

Happy Birthday to Billy SilverJoan & Donald Brown

Donations:Susan & Brain Banner

CANTOR’S DISCRETIONARY FUNDIn Memory of:

Sig GuthmanBillie Guthman

Allan RipansMarilyn & Josh Shubin

Steve MarcusMarilyn & Josh Shubin

Bernice AngleaJanet & Milton Dortch

Eve Baker LevisonJoyce Shlesinger

Regina Steinberg KarnelCynthia & Howard Steinberg

Phillip Levy, brother of Sarah LevySarah Levy

Lowell SugarmanMelissa Sugarman

Ruth MandelMelissa Sugarman

Marvin BotnickArnold Dobran

Sam & Annie KingloffAnita & Bruce Wilson

In Honor of:Bar Mitzvah of our Grandson, Sam MontagJackie & Tony Montag

ADULT EDUCATION FUNDIn Memory of:

Dede ShapiroJanet & Dennis Rice

Daniel FreedJanet & Dennis Rice

Irwin ChaitinDrs. Pam & Eyal Meiri

Marvin BotnickLaurie Rosenberg

Florence MeltonJoyce Shelsinger

ARTHUR SCHARFF MEMORIAL FUNDIn Memory of:

Marvin BotnickJuli & Billy Bauman

BARBARA W. & BERTRAM L. LEVY FAMILY GARDEN FUNDIn Memory of:

Marvin BotnickBarbara & Bert Levy

Barbara OrkinBarbara & Bert Levy

In Honor of:Lucinda Bunnen’s BirthdayBarbara & Bert Levy

BREMAN EDUCATION CENTERIn Memory of:

Louis J. KaplanMurray A. Kaplan

Sally NemoBarbara K. Abend

Marvin BotnickAnnette & Jack RauDulcy & Jerry Rosenberg

In Honor of:Dr. Jonathan MeiselConnor Maltsberger

Nat Gozansky’s Special BirthdayCarol & Bob Nemo

CARING CONGREGATION FUNDIn Memory of:

Marvin BotnickMark BritaniskyShirley Cohen

In Honor of:In appreciationJanice & Rabbi

David Baylinson

COMMUNITY SERVICES FUNDIn Memory of:

Sheldon DenburgDorian Denburg

Bettie Ann SpectorFaye & Brian Maloney

ESTHER BLEICH SCHOLARSHIP FUNDIn Memory of:

Pearl PetersNatalie & George Greene

Marvin BotnickDianne RatowskyMarilyn & Josh ShubinLinda & Josh Brener

In Honor of:Helene Zusmann’s BirthdayBillie GuthmanNancy AbramsNancy HirschFayne FrankelBea & Bruce Feiman

Speedy Recovery of Mary HarbergDianne Ratowsky

Cindy Zeldin’s Special BirthdayDianne Ratowsky

HOLLAND YOUTH LIBRARY FUNDIn Memory of:

Mildred ColenNancy & James Dykhouse

LOWENSTEIN YOUTH SCHOLARSHIP FUNDIn Memory of:

Marvin BotnickJen & Stan LowensteinJoel & Irwin Lowenstein

In Honor of:Recent marriage of Mr. & Mrs. “Bucky” DentJoel & Irwin Lowenstein

LYNNE & HOWARD HALPERN ENDOWMENT FUNDIn Memory of:

Evelyn GoldenRoberta & Jonathan Golden

John HirschNancy Hirsch

Aleon DeitchBarbara & Hank Kimmel

Morrisdean NeumanRobin & Morris Neuman

Dede ShapiroDr. & Mrs. Perry Brickman

Allan RipansThe Temple

Board of TrusteesBarbara & Hank KimmelDeborah SilcoxLinda & Steve SeligCathy & Steve Kuranoff

Leah AdilmanNancy & Steve Gallant

Ann DonnerSheila & Gary Donner

Milton PascanerJoel Pascaner

Reva Levy EngelIlene Engel

William Engel MitnickIlene Engel

Shirley “Jimmie” HessIlene Engel

Marvin BotnickEllen & Jack HollandThe Temple

Board of TrusteesAmanda BriggsMatthew GreenSusan & Mark JacobsonElaine, Julie & Ron Coker

(Artistic Pools)Donna & Doug KallmanLinda & Roger MichelJill Shapiro ThorntonDr. Hugh A. KlotzMarleen & Mark TroyAndrea & Robert Bernstein

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Brooke & Bob BlasbergAudrey E. KaufmanJay KesslerStephen OplerKaren & Mitchell FeuerKathrine CogginsSherry & Harry MaziarBarbara & Bob KrasnoffJoy McElroySusan & Dr. Jon WinnerJackie KanferNancy HirschCarol & Larry CooperBarbara & Mark MurovitzSpring & Tom AsherSharon & Howard

SilvermintzAnn & Michael SilverNell DeVoreSharon & Marc SeltmanGlenn McElroyStanley SrochiDiane & Kent AlexanderMr. & Mrs. Bruce J. LandauSally, Phil & Bebe Kaplan

Ethel Saul HurwitzCarol Haber

Harry Herschel HurwitzCarol Haber

Victor HaberCarol Haber

Alex WasserDr. David &

Mrs. Debra Palay

Susan MillerKelly Miller

Nelson GoldThe Temple

Board of TrusteesLinda & Steve SeligCathy & Steve Kuranoff

Morris Lewis IIIHarriet O. Lewis

Jennifer HelfmanDarren LeVine

Louise Levy TemersonIlene Engel

Pam Gutt’s Mother, Lucy JeanIrene Aronin

In Honor of:Cindy Zeldin’s Special BirthdayMark & Susan JacobsonRita & Michael Zadoff

Speedy recovery of Elaine ClearSusan & Mark Jacobson

The Temple BoardDr. Ellen Frauenthal

Phyllis Kozarsky & Eliot Arnovitz’s 10th Wedding AnniversaryDianne & Norman

FinkelsteinLinda & Steve SeligCathy & Steve KuranoffBarbara HalpernBrenda & Mark Lichtenstein

Marriage of Suzie & Kevin, daughter of Georgia & Murray RobinsonJean Diamond

Speedy recovery of Arnold DobranBarbara & Hank Kimmel

Donations:Rhonda KleinClara SpatesDavid Grover

MARION & BERT SOBELSON FAMILY FUNDIn Memory of:

Sadie Schwartz BlonsteinShirley M. Borenstein

In Honor of:Phyllis Kozarsky & Eliot Arnovitz’s 10th Wedding AnniversaryPaula & Roy Swartzberg

MAZON FUNDIn Memory of:

Loretta SilvermintzSharon & Howard

Silvermintz

PRAYERBOOK & WORSHIP ENRICHMENT FUNDIn Memory of:

Joseph Louis KornmanSandy Linver & Bud Kornman

Allan RipansGail RipansJoan Rosenbluth

Marvin BotnickGail Ripans

Gerald ShapiroBarbara Scheer-Eason

In Honor of:Rabbi Alvin SugarmanGail Ripans

SENIOR TRANSPORTATION FUNDIn Memory of:

Marvin BotnickJackie & Tony Montag

SONIA’S PLAYGROUND FUNDIn Memory of:

Marvin BotnickJoyce & Jay Schwartz

Lillian Nadler StrausJoyce & Jay SchwartzAllison SchwartzDerrick, Axel &

Charlotte FarnhamTracy, Enan, Jacob, Lali

& Zev Stillman

TEMPLE LIBRARY FUNDIn Memory of:

John HirschNancy Hirsch

WEINBERG EARLY LEARNING CENTER FUNDIn Memory of:

Allan RipansJennifer & Eric SenderMarvin Harris

Marvin BotnickAnn & Jay Davis

In Honor of:Marley RosenzweigEllen Arnovitz

WILLIAM A. FRANKEL MEMORIAL FUNDIn Memory of:

Alex WasserBrooke & Jeffrey Dickerson

Marvin BotnickBrooke & Jeffrey Dickerson

ZABAN PARADIES CENTERIn Memory of:

Marvin BotnickLinda BaronPaula KroneMichael & Billie GreenbergJodi FeinmanDavid & Sheila AdelmanMichael & Sue TancillMilton & Evelyn CraneSteven & Linda CitronDr. & Mrs. Milton Frank IIIPaul & Ellen GoldsteinToby HolzerLyons B. JoelDeanne WhitlockLewis & Joanie ShubinMarvin & Trudy DavisPaul & Viki FreemanGary & Cherie AvivDavid & Renee LiebermanSara Hene

Alan RipansAlan ReinachRonald & Elaine KoenigThe Baldwin FamilyShelly Covin MilanofskyEvan & Nancy Weisman

Josephine R. KatzMary R. Zwiren

Nelson GoldBarbara Snow

Yahrzeit of David S. GreeneBarbara B. Greene

Yahrzeit of Ethel M. BassinBarbara B. Greene

Yahrzeit of Kathryn GreeneBarbara B. Greene

Yahrzeit of Evelyn Greenblatt HowrenEdward & Beth Sugarman

Yahrzeit of Meyer KelmachterMark & Jan Kelmachter

Yahrzeit of Gloria Wurtzel ShermanRandi Stillman

Yahrzeit of Addie L. HendersonLarry & Martha Miller

Yahrzeit of Florence GoldbergJames & Barbara Goldberg

In Honor of:Birthday of Bea FeimanBillie GuthmanNancy AbramsFayne FrankelNancy Hirsch

Barbara SeligmanTerry Epstein

Jeff Belkin’s 50th BirthdayKelly Baker FinkEd & Stacy Hyken

10th Wedding Anniversary of Eliot Arnovitz & Phyllis KosarskyDr. & Mrs. Milton Frank III

B’Nei Mitzvah of Jack & Philip FishbeinSteve & Sue Apolinsky

Judy Zaban MillerMr. & Mrs. Joey Oliver

Bar Mitzvah of Connor PrintzAlbert & Rosalyn Pinto

Donations:AnonymousThe Zaban FoundationFacebookNetwork for GoodMark & Barbara MurovitzAnthony & Anne CochranSteve & Melinda WertheimLaurence & Huong SiegelMarci DraluckInvesco CaresAllison BergerJackie Garson HowardNeil WilcoveMatthew GellerFred Schuster

& Robin HutchinsonLaraine & Lowell Fine

Philanthropic FundMandel SelberScott & Elizabeth OliverFrancie & Barry Schwartz

Philanthropic FundJoseph & Jill FerstHome Depot

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