August 2015 • Volume 29 • Issue 7 A Reform Congregation Embracing Our Jewish Tradition News & Happenings from Temple Beth Tikvah Friday, August 14th 6:30 PM - Cookout 7:30 PM Blue Jean Shabbat Service $8/pp in advance- Adults $5/pp in advance - Children Dinner by paid reservations only Check, Visa or Mastercard RSVP NOW!! Religious School Parents You are invited to meet Rabbi Shuval-Weiner at one of the following meet and greet coffees Sunday, August 23 Sunday, August 30 Sunday, October 18 at 11:15 am Click on the coffee cup to RSVP Prospective & New Member Wine & Cheese Friday, August 28th at 7:30 PM followed by Shabbat Services at 8 PM Meet Rabbi Shuval-Weiner and other members of our congregation RSVP
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August 2015 • Volume 29 • Issue 7 A Reform Congregation Embracing Our Jewish Tradition
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stay up-to-date on what's happening and to RSVP for HOTTY events!
JYG (7-8th Grade)
Join the JYG Facebook Page (https://www.facebook.com/groups/TBT.JYG/) to stay up-to-date on what's happening with JYG, RSVP and arrange carpools for events!
5th & 6th Grade Join the 5th & 6th Grade Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/groups/TBT.56/) to stay up-to-date on what's happening, RSVP and arrange carpools for events!
Want more info about the youth groups at TBT? Contact us at: [email protected] or call us:
Bobbee (303) 981-2356 & Adam (404) 971-4687
There are many reasons to make your reservations
to go to the 2015 URJ Biennial Conference
on November 4-8th in Orlando, Florida
A Congregant’s perspective by Laura DeRiemer
What is the Biennial? The Biennial Conference is a wonderfully
crafted and executed 2-5 day experience designed for congre-
gants, lay leaders, Rabbis and staff who come together from all
over the country and unite as a community to learn and grow.
From the moment we walked in, we sensed that this was not your
average conference. First, we ran into the Rabbi who married us
25 years ago in Chattanooga! What a treat! We soon realized that
nearly all Reform Rabbis in the country were in attendance. We
also realized that these instructors and programs are the cream of
the crop of Reform Judaism, they are literally the best of the
best! Every program is like having a personal concert with
Yitzhak Pearlman, finely crafted, real examples of how to en-
gage people of all ages, how to make prayer meaningful and how
to open your own hearts.
Every conceivable topic is represented, providing critical infor-
mation and unique ideas. Topics include Pre-school, Teens,
Israel, Art, Social Action, Ritual, Outreach, Conversion, Fund-
raising, Membership, Prayer, Learning, Music and Community
as well as all facets of synagogue management and lay leader-
ship. Surprisingly, the most amazing programs of all were
Services. Services are so special and inspiring that you will
weep with love of Judaism and family with over 7,000 fellow
reform Jews.
Finally, don’t miss the amazing exhibit hall that has booths for
12 13 14 HOTTY - Board Retreat 10:00 am ECEC Meet and Greet 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Back to Shul Cookout 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Blue Jean Shabbat
Service
15 HOTTY - Board Retreat
9:00 am Bagels, Learning &
Torah 10:00 am Shabbat Service -
Morchower
Bat Mitzvah
16 HOTTY - Board Retreat
17 9:30 am First Day of
Preschool 7:15 pm Families
Anonymous
18 9:30 am Tai Chi 6:00 pm Teacher's
Meeting 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Choir Rehearsal 7:30 pm Board of Trustees
Meeting
19 20 6:00 pm
Madrichim Training
21 9:30 am ECEC Welcome Breakfast 8:00 pm Shabbat
Service
22 9:00 am Bagels, Learning &
Torah 10:00 am Shabbat Service -
Faupel/Urowsky
B’nai Mitzvah
23 9:30 am
First Day of Religious
School 9:45 am Sisterhood K i ck o f f Event - Mocha My Day 11:15 am Religious School Parent Coffee w/ Rabbi Shuval-Weiner
24 7:15 pm Families
Anonymous
25 9:30 am Tai Chi 5:00 pm First Day of
Hebrew School 5:00 pm Religious School
Open House for 3rd - 6th
grades 7:00 pm Choir
Rehearsal 7:30 pm Officers Meeting
26 27 28 NFTY LLTI - (TYG Board Members &
Songleaders) 7:15 pm - 8:00 pm
Prospective & New
Member Wine &
Cheese 8:00 pm Shabbat
Service
29 NFTY LLTI - (TYG Board Members &
Songleaders) 9:00 am Bagels, Learning &
Torah 10:00 am Shabbat Service
30 NFTY LLTI - (TYG Board Members &
Songleaders) 9:30 am ATID 9:30 am Religious School 9:30 am Religious School Open House for PreK -2nd and 7th grades 11:15 am Religious School Parent Coffee w/ Rabbi Shuval-Weiner
31 6 pm Journey Through Kesher
7:15 pm Families
Anonymous
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News and Happenings from Temple Beth Tikvah
Create Community in a Chavurah
"The members of our Chavurah are like extended family. I
can't imagine holidays without them!" (comment from TBT
Chavurah member)
What's a Chavurah?
It's a group of people who share common interests and meet
regularly to celebrate Jewish holidays, share simchas, attend
TBT events, and participate in any activities that interest
them. Being part of a Chavurah can enhance your
experience at TBT by helping you develop a strong sense of
community and deeper connections within the congregation.
What does a Chavurah do?
You choose the activities you'll participate in and how often
and where you meet. We can help you design a calendar of
programs based on your group's interests.
How do I join a Chavurah?
Just fill out the application and we'll help you find like-
minded families or individuals to form a group. Drop by the
at (770) 842-0813. We look forward to hearing from you.
Robin Bledsoe Sisterhood Chair
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.
Annual Campaign Bernice Bickwit in memory of Bernard Bickwit, Nathan Resnick and Martha Resnick Ellen, Seth, Megan and Danny Zimmer in memory of Edward Gralnick Richard and Susan Staviss: in honor of Jacob Kassel becoming a Bar Mitzvah in honor of Leslie and Ron Swichkow's granddaughter in memory of Ira Madans with appreciation to Becky Sullivan, Lisa Singer and Jenny Korsen
Ronald and Leslie Swichkow in memory of Ken Kinoshita Barry and Shari Alhadeff in memory of Esther Kirchheimer Phyllis Madans wishing a speedy recovery to Sheryl Blechner Avi and Erica Stein in memory of Dorothy and David Groher Marvin and Trudy Davis in memory of Sam Davis Mark and Debbie Weiss in memory of Jerome Weiss Sandy and Nancy Simon in memory of Gloria Paul Ron and Lindsay Levin in honor of Rabbi Shuval-Weiner's arrival at TBT Phyllis Madans in memory of Esther Grosswald Ronald and Leslie Swichkow in memory of Helen Reiber and Shirley Levin, and in honor of the marriage of Bernice Isaac and Richard Quintana Dale and Wendy Bearman in memory of Leo Ebstein
Building Fund Shirley Plotkin in memory of Saul Plotkin Hadley and Lisa Lowy in memory of Richard Cooper
Campership/Israel Fund Hadley and Lisa Lowy in memory of Harry Lowy
Cantor Kassel’s Discretionary Fund Todd and Rachel Wilson in honor of Jacob Kassel's Bar Mitzvah Harvey and Natine Rosenzweig in honor of Jacob Kassel's Bar Mitzvah Thomas and Marsha McMurrain in honor and appreciation of Cantor Kassel Lois Clymin in honor of the Bar Mitzvah of Jacob Kassel Kristopher and Paige Dobbins in appreciation of Cantor Kassel Ruth Zeidman in honor of Jacob Kassel's Bar Mitzvah June Wallach in honor of Jacob Kassel's Bar Mitzvah Steven and Amy Fine and Family in memory of Flora Fine Michael and Wanda Cohen in memory of Seymour Cohen Nancy Broudy in honor of Jacob Kassel's Bar Mitzvah Gary and Fran Kamp in honor of Jacob Kassel becoming a Bar Mitzvah Michael and Lisa Cohen in honor of Jacob Kassel becoming a Bar Mitzvah Pam Alterman in memory of Marty Soniker, in honor of Jacob Kassel's Bar Mitzvah, in honor of the birth of Jacob Paul Alterman, son of Melissa and Michael, grandson of Pam Alterman Jane Greenberger in memory of Frank Greenberger Dan and Laura DeRiemer in memory of Anita Butler Michael Lipsitt in memory of William Lipsitt and Jeanne Lipsitt Robert and Adele Toltzis in memory of Harriette Seifstein Rosalind Taranto in memory of Molly Pomerance Schneider Pam Flatow in memory of Dr. Jeffrey Flatow Jerry and Marcy Kaufman in memory of Dorothy Kaufman
Caring/Kehillat Chesed Fund Thomas and Marsha McMurrain in honor and appreciation of the Caring Committee Aaron and Sheila Stieglitz in memory of Jacob Stieglitz David and Roberta Coad in memory of Dorothy Spielvogel Robert Moss in memory of Evelyn Moss Aaron and Sheila Stieglitz in memory of Sarah Stieglitz Ruth Zeidman in honor of Irving Rosing's 90th birthday Melvin and Tobi Levine in memory of Leonard Stansky
Endowment Fund Rory and Jenifer Friedman wishing a speedy recovery to Sheryl Blechner
General Fund H.C. Smith in memory of Saul Plotkin Aaron and Sheila Stieglitz in memory of Ann Efruss Harlan and Ivie Graiser Mazel Tov to Ilene Monat and Gary Fader, and in memory of Deborah Greene's father and Steve Tobin's father Alan and Jane Fishman in honor of Steve Kraus's retirement Harlan and Ivie Graiser in memory of Bernard Berger, Lillian Graiser and Leonard Kutner Shirley Crawford Joseph and Waynah Dunn in memory of Irene Milligan Howard Hecker in memory of Oscar and Sylvia Hecker
Michael Zalkin Memorial Library Fund Mark and Gail Rudel in honor of Jacob Kassel's Bar Mitzvah Mark and Sally Vosk in memory of Larry Youngerman
Prayerbook Fund Mark and Sally Vosk in memory of Marty Soniker Kenneth and Helene Skolky in memory of Dora Breines Renee Davis in honor of Irving Rosing's birthday Confirmation Class of 2013
Preschool Fund Thomas and Marsha McMurrain in honor and appreciation of the Preschool
Rabbi Greene’s Discretionary Fund Mariann Mamberg in memory of Lola Mamberg Kristopher and Paige Dobbins in appreciation of Rabbi Greene Gary and Fran Kamp in appreciation of Rabbi Greene's support Eilene Youngerman in appreciation of Rabbi Greene's support Jerry and Marcy Kaufman in memory of Max Kaufman
Rabbi Shuval-Weiner’s Discretionary Fund Seth and Ellen Zimmer in memory of Helen Reiber Micah and Jenny Blechner in memory of Helen Reiber, mother of RoseAnn Gerson David and Robin Bledsoe in memory of RuthAnn Raiken Steve and RoseAnn Gerson in appreciation of Rabbi Shuval-Weiner Jamie and Katie Jaffe in honor of Rabbi Shuval-Weiner and Jay Weiner's arrival at Temple Beth Tikvah
Rabbi Tam’s Discretionary Fund Steve and RoseAnn Gerson in memory of Gertrude Gerson David and Ellen Herold in memory of Helen Reiber Pam Flatow in memory of Dr. Jeffrey Flatow
Religious School Funds David and Ellen Herold in memory of Dvora Herold and Bernard Bickwit Thomas and Marsha McMurrain in honor and appreciation of the Religious School Mike and Kathy Levin in memory of Helen Reiber David and Beth Janes Hal and Jill Leitman Morris and Anna Kagan David and Ellen Herold in memory of Marty Soniker Morris and Anna Kagan
Tikkun Olam Fund G H
Torah Fund Morray and Susan Scheinfeld in memory of Carolyn Besser
Youth Fund Jonathan and Lynda Bennett in memory of Arnold Rivkin Alan and Sharon Lightstone in memory of Shirley Lipsitz, Steve Goldstrom and in honor of Rachel Steuer's Bat Mitzvah Ronald and Leslie Swichkow in honor of the wonderful success of our youth program
Donations
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News and Happenings from Temple Beth Tikvah
SHMOOZE NEWS / KUDOS CORNER
In Memorium
Temple Beth Tikvah acknowledges with sorrow
the passing of:
Marshall Bernstein
Father of Sheryl Lasky and Marci Slotin
Shirley Gilman Levin
Mother of Mike Levin
Estelle Graiser
Cousin of Harlan Graiser
Ellis Bernard Breines
Father of Helene Skolky
Helen Reiber
Mother of RoseAnn Gerson
Shirley Cohn
Mother of Steve Cohn
Gerald Mittler
Father of Kara Segal
Daisy Louise McLeod
Mother of Aaron Grandison
May God console you among all the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem.
Thank You to our Amazing Office Volunteers!
Marsha McMurrain
June Wallach
Richard Staviss
Ian Staviss
Marsha Mathis
Karen Tuttle
Marla Ramaglia
Dalia and Jayson Faupel
Debi and Abery Ohayon
TO: Lisa Cohen, a Senior Producer at CNN, on receiving a
prestigious Gracie Award from the Alliance for Women in
Media for Outstanding Documentary. Her work is Every
Day in Cambodia - http://edition.cnn.com/videos/intl_tv-