March 2013 • Volume 27 • Issue 3 A Reform Congregation Embracing Our Jewish Tradition News & Happenings from Temple Beth Tikvah MARCH 15 at 8:00 PM Happy Passover from Rabbi Greene, Cantor Kassel , Hassia Levin and your Board of Trustees! Fridays With Friends March 22, 2013 6:30 PM Menu Stuffed Shells Salad Challah Children 10 & Under Mac & Cheese Veggies Adult Meal $10 Child’s Meal $ 6 Complimentary Babysitting for ages 6 and under BY RESERVATION Please RSV P By March 15 @ www.bethtikvah.com Sign up for events Join Us for the Return of Ruach Shabbat March 22 8:00 PM May 17 8:00 PM Welcome Shabbat with Spirited Voices & Instruments TEMPLE BETH TIKVAH WELCOMES CANTOR DEBORAH HARTMAN AND “THE TEMPLE” CHOIR Shabbat Experience March 29, 2013 And March 30, 2013 See page 3 For more information Share the Experiences!
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March 2013 • Volume 27 • Issue 3 A Reform Congregation Embracing Our Jewish Tradition
Lots of programs, speakers and activities took place in February. Our students were very active the entire month.
The Rainbow Center from JF&CS presented a workshop to our 7th grade class. The workshop focused on stereotypes,
self worth, self esteem and tolerance. They also focused on anti-bullying and self confidence to stand up to bully type
situations. This all tied into the current unit about the Holocaust and anti-Semitism.
Our kids were so open and direct with our guests during our discussions. The program was sensitive, forthright and en-
gaged the class with great topics of personal responsibility, how we use language and stereotyping. They handled these
provocative issues with maturity, openness and honesty. They felt safe to discuss their feelings and observations of oth-
ers who behaved less than they thought desirable. It was marvelous to see how each and every student that was part of
the two Sunday programs, not only got the message, but was able to express how they felt when they confronted uncom-
fortable situations. I was so proud of our seventh graders and hearing what they had to say, makes me hopeful for the
next generation of adults to treat others equally and with dignity. The seventh grade parents joined the class on the sec-
ond Sunday as part of the family education day.
Our 4th and 5th grade students have been tested on the Hebrew prayers on several occasions. We had a great success with
our testing. We will have a celebratory ice cream party for the two grades in the beginning of March.
We celebrated Purim with beautiful arts and crafts projects for all ages. As always, students and teachers displayed a
great deal of creativity and enthusiasm as they arrived to school in an array of costumes. Our 3rd and 4th grade students
put on the Purim speil for the entire school. The children marched around the sanctuary in the adloyadah (Purim parade).
Prizes were awarded for several categories. Students wore the masks and shook the groggers they created as art projects,
and returned to class for a tasty treat of Hamentashen. Great fun was had by all.
As soon as Purim was over, we began immediately studying and preparing for Pesach. Once again our school will do a
model seder for the students.
We have a very busy March planned. March 8th our 4th grade students will be hosting the Shabbat, oneg starts at 6:10,
services begin at 6:30. Our 5th grade family education day is scheduled for March 10th.
Please note: Due to Pesach and spring break for both Cobb and Fulton county, we will not have school from March 24th
through April 13th . Classes resume on Sunday, April 14th.
Shalom
Hassia Levin
News and Happenings from Temple Beth Tikvah
Religious School
Early Childhood Education Center
The ECEC’s Jewish value for March is Masoret (zxqm) , meaning tradition. The root of Masoret comes from the word
“to transmit”. Our Jewish tradition is made up of stories, holidays, foods, songs, dances, family, prayers, languages,
texts, history, and many other elements. Just as we come together every year at Passover Seder to retell the story of our
Exodus from Egypt, Jewish life cycles around the transmission of tradition.
What traditions does your family have? Or what traditions do you want your family to have? It is never too late to start
a new tradition, and Passover is a wonderful place to start. These traditions become who we are as Jews, as people and
as families. Don’t miss valuable opportunities with your children to start new traditions and pass on old ones.
Have A Happy Pesach!
Shalom,
Jenifer Friedman ECEC Director
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B’nai Mitzvah
News & Happenings from Temple Beth Tikvah
HOTTY (9-12th Grade)
WHAT DID WE DO THIS PAST MONTH?
We had a blast at SkyZone and Waffle House at the end of January! We spent the first part of the evening jumping around on the trampolines. This was followed by an inspiring Havdallah service led by Sam Marks based on the poem “The Missing Piece.” Finally, we took over the Waffle House across from SkyZone and enjoyed waffles, eggs, and hash browns!
UP NEXT: HOTTY’s first Congregational Service and Shabbat Dinner. Join us on Friday, March 1st for a service led by the members of HOTTY. There will be Shabbat Dinner before services for the HOTTY members and their families. Watch your inbox for more details about dinner.
Remember to join the HOTTY Facebook Page (https://www.facebook.com/groups/TBT.HOTTY/) to stay up-to-date on what's happening and to RSVP for CDTTY events!
JYG (7 & 8th Grade)
WHAT IS JYG UP TO THIS MONTH?
Twelve JYG’ers are headed to Charlotte, NC March 8-10th for NFTY-SAR Hatikvah Kallah. We’ll join with other 7th and 8th graders from NFTY-SAR (South Carolina, Georgia, Charlotte, NC, Chattanooga, TN, Mont-gomery, AL, Jacksonville, FL and Tallahassee, FL) for a fun-filled NFTY-style weekend!
Remember to 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: [email protected] or (404) 228–2494
MARK YOUR CALENDARS
HOTTY:
Mar. 1 – Shabbat Dinner & HOTTY-led Services April 14 – Elections & Battle of the Sexes April 26-28 – NFTY-SAR Spring Kallah (Camp Coleman, GA) JYG:
April 21 – TBT-JYG Kickball
Youth Group
Ellie Rose Coe will be called to the Torah as a Bat Mitzvah on March 2, 2013. She is the daughter of Robin and
David Coe and sister to Logan and Maya. Ellie is a 7th grade honor student at Hightower Trail Middle School. She is
a talented pianist and plays violin in her school's chamber orchestra as well as the Georgia Youth Symphony
Orchestra. Ellie also enjoys reading, learning new languages, and spending time with her dog, Phoebe.
Eli Harris Rickles will be called to the Torah as a Bar Mitzvah on March 2, 2013. Eli is the son of Ellen and Rob
Rickles, the brother of Noah Rickles, and the grandson of Mary Lynn and Charles Alltmont, and Betty Rickles and
the late Irwin Rickles, z”l. Eli is in the seventh grade at Haynes Bridge Middle School, where he is a member of the
Beta Club and plays trumpet in the concert and jazz bands. Eli was selected to participate in the 2013 Georgia Music
Educators Association District 5 Honor Band. Eli is also an accomplished piano player and enjoys writing music.
Ashlyn Braun will be called to the Torah as a Bat itzvah on March 9, 2013. Ashlyn is the daughter of Heather and
Michael Braun, the sister of Nathan and Sadie Braun, and is in the 7th grade at High Meadows. Ashlyn's hobbies
include reading, drawing, writing, and listening to music. Ashlyn planted trees, in memory of her grandfathers, as part
of her mitzvah project.
Audrey Elise Goldstrom will be called to the Torah as a Bat Mitzvah on March 16, 2013. She is the daughter of
Lori and Andy Goldstrom, and the younger sister of Sarah Goldstrom. Audrey is in the 7 th grade at Hightower Trail
Middle School. She enjoys piano and tumbling and spends most of her year waiting for her next summer at Camp
Coleman. Some of Audrey’s Mitzvah Projects included the planting of a tree in Israel in memory of Noah Pozner, the
Jewish boy killed at Sandy Hook Elementary, and volunteering her time at Our Pals Place, a local pet shelter. She has
also taken up a collection of items badly needed for the shelter to help defray their costs. Audrey is very excited to
share this day with her family and friends!
Hannah Sage Restler will be called to the Torah as a Bat Mitzvah on March 23, 2013. Hannah is the daughter of
John and Dahlia Restler, and has an older sister, Emily. She is the granddaughter of June and Donald Restler, who
reside in Milton, Georgia. She is also the granddaughter of Nina and Simon Sznurman, who reside in Gaithersburg,
Maryland. Hannah attends Northwestern Middle School as a 7th grader. She is on the honor roll and is active in an
organization called “Rachel’s Challenge”, which is a club that discourages bullying. In her free time, Hannah is a
company member of musical theater and jazz at RISPA. She also plays the piano and flute. Hannah is looking forward
to becoming a Bat Mitzvah and is excited to further her Jewish education as a young adult in our community.
(Checks should be made out to: American Cancer Society)
If you are supporting a team or a walker please let Walt and Esther know!
Georgia Ensemble Theater, Roswell Cultural Arts Center 950 Forrest Street, Roswell 30075
Hello, Dolly! Wednesday, April 10th, 2013 7:30 pm
Georgia Ensemble Theatre’s blockbuster season finale brings you our first-ever classic Broadway musical, with our own unique stylings. This memorable musical based on Thornton Wilder’s The Matchmaker regales us with the heart-warming story of life’s second chances as maneuvered by the indomitable Dolly Levi.
The entire community is invited to a Yom HaShoah Commemoration
sponsored by the Atlanta Rabbinical Association and the Marcus
Jewish Community Center of Atlanta.
In addition to a keynote address, the ceremony will include the
lighting of the torches and a special musical presentation featuring
Cantor Daniel Gale from Temple Beth-El, Birmingham, Alabama. The
program will take place in the beautiful Besser Holocaust Memorial
Garden at the Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta,
The Chavurah program is available to members of Temple Beth Tikvah and provides a way to get to know others and to build lasting friendships with fellow synagogue members. It is one of the many ways to enhance your experience as a member of the Temple Beth Tikvah community.
What does a Chavurah do? Each Chavurah decides on its own blend of Jewish learning, through programs of study, observances of holidays and festivals, socializing and sharing of simchas. Members personalize and vitalize their Jewish experience and participate together in synagogue life and community concerns.
When does a Chavurah meet? Each Chavurah usually meets once a month in the homes of its members (or at another location), in rotation. With that said, each Chavurah sets the frequency of meeting that works best for that particular group. The group will decide on the most convenient dates and times based on the schedules of all its members. Sometimes meetings alternate adult only and family events. Questions? Please contact Ivie Graiser @ [email protected] or 770-641-0144
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.
ADULT ED
Joshua ben Perachyah said:
Find for yourself a teacher and get yourself a friend;
and judge every man towards merit.
Pirkei Avot 1
Adult Ed Classes in March Mar 3 at 10 am - The Jew Store book review with
Cantor Nancy Kassel
Mar 4, 11 and 18 at 7:15 pm—Melton: Beyond Borders &
Dramas
Mar 7 at 12 pm - Lunch & Learn: The Jew Store book review
with Cantor Nancy Kassel
Mar 10 and 17 at 10:45 am—Spice Up Your Seder
Mar 10 at 10:45 am—Torah Study with Rabbi Pam Gottfried
Mar 14 at 7:30 pm - Step Up for Israel
Mar 18 at 7:00 pm - Women’s Study Group
Click here for a listing of all upcoming Adult Ed classes
HELP US HELP YOU
Your synagogue community wants to be
a Caring Community/Kehillat Chesed.
If you have recently experienced a loss or are facing a crisis, 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 that has experienced a loss or can use a hand, please contact the office at 770.642.0434.
Mazal Tov to... Carol & Bruce Waldman, on the birth of their grandson, Noah Russell Graiser, born on February 4, to Amy and Brad Graiser
Thank You to… Richard Staviss and Karen Tuttle for all their help in the synagogue office.
Temple Beth Tikvah acknowledges with sorrow the passing of:
Whit H. Mahan Father of Steve Mahan
May God console you among all the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem.