November 2011 • Volume 25 • Issue 11 A Reform Congregation Embracing Our Jewish Tradition News and Happenings from Temple Beth Tikvah MJCCA Book Festival - TBT Sponsors Senator Lieberman Event Cover Story Veterans Info Wanted Page 2 Falcons Fundraiser Page 6 Youth News/Events Page 7 Fridays with Friends Page 7 Seniors Luncheon Page 8 Sisterhood Events Page 8 Operation Paperback Page 9 Turkey Drive Page 11 Food of the Month Page 12 B’nai Mitzvah Page 13 Blood Drive Page 14 Contributions Pages 14 & 15 TBT is thrilled to be a community partner with the MJCCA Book Festival for the Esther G. Levine Community Read with Senator Joe Lieberman at the MJCCA, Sunday, November 13 at 7:00 p.m. In his book, The Gift of Rest, Senator Lieberman offers the gift of Sabbath observance – a gift that has anchored, ordered and inspired his life – to readers of all faiths. Combining personal and political memoir with history and broadly informed religious reflection, this book is a practical how- to-guide, with simple suggestions for introducing the Sabbath into your own life. A Look Inside Our Gates
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November 2011 • Volume 25 • Issue 11 A Reform Congregation Embracing Our Jewish Tradition
News and Happenings from Temple Beth Tikvah
MJCCA Book Festival - TBT Sponsors Senator Lieberman Event Cover Story
Veterans Info Wanted Page 2
Falcons Fundraiser Page 6
Youth News/Events Page 7
Fridays with Friends Page 7
Seniors Luncheon Page 8
Sisterhood Events Page 8
Operation Paperback Page 9
Turkey Drive Page 11
Food of the Month Page 12
B’nai Mitzvah Page 13
Blood Drive Page 14
Contributions Pages 14 & 15
TBT is thrilled to be a community partner with the MJCCA Book Festival for the Esther G. Levine Community Read with Senator Joe Lieberman at the MJCCA, Sunday, November 13 at 7:00 p.m. In his book, The Gift of Rest, Senator Lieberman offers the gift of Sabbath observance – a gift that has anchored, ordered and inspired his life – to readers of all faiths. Combining personal and political memoir with history and broadly informed religious reflection, this book is a practical how- to-guide, with simple suggestions for introducing the Sabbath into your own life.
A Look Inside
Our Gates
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News and Happenings from Temple Beth Tikvah
Kavod to our Veterans
Until the nineteenth century, most
nations in the world denied Jewish
residents the right to bear arms in
defense of the homeland. In sharp
contrast to this trend, American Jews
first sprang to arms in the early colonial period when they
participated in the common effort to protect the community
from hostile attack. Since that time, American Jews have
taken part in every military struggle from the American
Revolution to Operation Enduring Freedom.
(Visit www.americanjewisharchives.org to see their online
“Jews and the American Military” exhibit.)
Our Jewish predecessors developed their own roots in this
country; they sought out every opportunity to show their
support of the United States, often putting themselves in
harm‟s way through military service.
The Jewish community has its own fair share of American
Heroes, too. Major General Maurice Rose, the highest
ranking Jewish soldier during World War II, was killed
in action as the commander of the elite Third Armored
Division. Commodore Uriah Phillips Levy, who reached
the highest rank in the Navy in the 1860s, repeatedly
confronted anti-Semitism and advanced human rights by
eliminating flogging from the Navy. Chaplain Rabbi
Alexander Goode was one of the well known Four
Chaplains who gave their lives to save other soldiers during
the sinking of the USAT Dorchester during World War II.
These servicemen, among so many others, left their mark
on the military, on our country and our Jewish community
by providing significant leadership.
For the past two years, I have been inviting our veterans
to come to services to be recognized and thanked for their
past or current service. This year, Veterans Day is
November 11. I would like to invite all of our Veterans
to join us again. This time, I have asked our Sixth Grade
students to lead our service. Younger generations of
Jews are farther removed from our military and are less
familiar with people who have served. I believe our
veterans of past years and in recent months can show our
youth that serving our country is meaningful and valiant.
Since it is one of our Family Services, we will have
our Oneg at 6:00 p.m. and our service will be from
6:30-7:30 p.m. In addition, we are joining our JCC in
supporting Operation Paperback, collecting books for our
men and women serving abroad or in military hospitals in
the U.S. (Please bring new or gently used books; sorry,
no romance novels.)
If you are a veteran, let us know that you are coming:
Temple Beth Tikvah‟s Tree of Life was established as a way to honor
many different life cycle events. Leaves can be purchased through the
Temple office at a cost of $180. They are a beautiful and permanent
way to celebrate and honor a special person or event.
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News and Happenings from Temple Beth Tikvah
B’nai Mitzvah
Ryan Bruckman will be called to the Torah as a Bar Mitzvah on November 5, 2011. He is the
son of Adrienne and Adam Bruckman, and brother to Eric. Ryan is the grandson of Sandy and Ron
Cohen of Dallas, Texas and Steve Bruckman of Long Island, NY, and the great-grandson of Sydney
Bruckman, also of NY. He is in the 7th grade at Mabry Middle School where he is a Principal‟s Honor
Roll student and participates in both the Symphonic Band and the Jazz Band and plays on the Junior
Trojan Lacrosse team. Hobbies include electric guitar, basketball, wake boarding, skiing and playing
with Freeway his golden retriever.
Matan (Matt) Diamond will be called to the Torah as a Bar Mitzvah on November 5th, 2011.
He is the son of Dyann and Mitchell Diamond and big brother to Noah Diamond. He is a seventh
grader at the Davis Academy, where he is a guitarist with the school fusion band. He also participates
in the school debate team and the golf team. He holds a junior black belt in tae kwon do and also loves
fencing. Matt's Bar Mitzvah projects included gathering food for the Shearith Israel Women's Shelter,
Hands on Atlanta community garden and volunteering at the Cohen Home.
Rebecca Mae Bradley will be called to the Torah as a Bat Mitzvah on November 12, 2011. She
is the daughter of Susan and Allen Bradley and sister to Benjamin and Brian. Rebecca is a 7th grader
at Haynes Bridge Middle School where she has participated in the Academic Bowl team and school
soccer team. Her hobbies include various arts/crafts, playing soccer with the Newtown Rockets,
tending to her fish tank and spending many hours cuddling with her poodle bichon puppy Brie.
Rebecca‟s mitzvah projects have included collecting dozens of shoes for North Fulton Community
Charities and volunteered many hours helping the East Coast Humane Society. Rebecca is looking
forward to sharing this special moment in her life with the TBT community, her friends and especially
her extended family including grandparents Walter Charpentier, Joan and Bob Bradley, Sara Carruthers, and uncle
Rafael Bradley.
Mathew Fibus will be called to the Torah as a Bar Mitzvah on November 12, 2011. He is the son
of Risa and Jeffrey Fibus. Mathew is in the 8th grade at Dickerson middle school. He is the rank of
Star in Boy Scouts Troop 1011 and plays on the Walton Jr. Raiders Lacrosse Team. He loves good
food, travelling, swimming and playing Xbox with his friends.
Shelby Rose Estroff will be called to the Torah as a Bat Mitzvah on November 19, 2011. She is
the daughter of Eric and Dianne Estroff and sister to Noah and Sydney. She is in the 7th grade at
Hightower Trail Middle School where she participates in School band. Shelby swims for Stingrays
Swim Team enjoys both water and snow sports. Shelby will be donating a portion of her Bat Mitzvah
gifts to Our Pal‟s Place Animal Shelter, in Kennesaw, Georgia.
Adam Banner Estroff will be called to the Torah as a Bar Mitzvah on November 19, 2011. He is
the son of Susan and Neal Estroff and the younger brother of Skye. Adam is the grandson of Joyce and
Howard Banner of Dunwoody and Anita and Donald Estroff of Vidalia. He is an Honor Roll student in
the talented and gifted program at Taylor Road Middle School. Adam is a member of Jr. Beta Club, as
well as past recipient of the school‟s citizenship award and most outstanding Social Studies Student.
Adam participates in football, tennis, lacrosse, and enjoys competing in Triathlons. Over the past years,
he has volunteered with Project Open Hand and Medshare and is one of the coordinators of Athletes that
Care, a charity run by athletes that will graduate in 2016. His entire family is very excited about the
special tradition.
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We would like to take this opportunity to list the contributors
to our Second Year Bucket Projects Campaign who donated
this past month. Thank you for your support as we work
together to fulfill our mission and sustain a strong TBT.
Contributions as of October 17, 2011
News and Happenings from Temple Beth Tikvah
Year II Donors:
RoseAnn and Steve Gerson
Ilicia and Robert Shapiro
Bucket Campaign Tributes
In memory of:
Jules Kaplan
∙ Jill and Brad Kaplan
Rabbi Israel Gerber
∙ Anne and Larry Skal
In honor of:
Our grandson, Andrew Cooper‟s marriage
to Rachel Kaplan
∙ Doug Wexler and Jane Greenberger
In appreciation of:
Our High Holy Day honors
∙ Leslie and Ron Swichkow
Temple Beth Tikvah’s
Bucket Projects Campaign
Year II
Working Together to Fulfill
our Mission and Sustain
a Strong TBT
TBT Men’s Club 10th Annual Blood Drive
Sunday, November 13, 2011
8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. TBT Social Hall
with Life South Community Blood Centers
Refreshments will be provided
If you are interested in volunteering for this event or scheduling an appointment to give blood,
please contact Bart Schwartz at 770-783-1497 or by email at [email protected].
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Contributions
Contributions through October 16
Rabbi Greene’s Discretionary Fund
In memory of:
Arthur Pollak
∙ Carol and Bruce Waldman
Hertzel Matusow
Bill Spikes
Shirley Winkler
∙ Bonnie and David Sandfelder
Simon Reeder
∙ Gene Carasick
Harris Simons
∙ Ruth Zeidman
In honor of:
The High Holy Day services
∙ Ellen and David Herold
In appreciation of:
Rabbi Greene for the wonderful
Support
∙ Bert Silverstein
Rabbi Tam’s Discretionary Fund
In memory of:
Irving Kaiser
∙ Barry Kaiser
In honor of:
The High Holy Day services
∙ Ellen and David Herold
In appreciation of:
Rabbi Tam
∙ Bert Silverstein
Cantor Kassel’s Discretionary Fund
In memory of:
Hertzel Matusow
Bill Spikes
Shirley Winkler
∙ Bonnie and David Sandfelder
Delores Wexler
∙ Doug Wexler
Duane S. Rutte
∙ Kathleen and Joel Schoenblum
David Soniker
∙ Fern and Marty Soniker
Russell J. Elliott
∙ Jeanne Lipsitt
Stan Albert
∙ Rhonda Schweber
Celia Mendelson
∙ Ruth Zeidman
In honor of:
The High Holy Day services
∙ Ellen and David Herold
In appreciation of:
Cantor Kassel
∙ Karen and Jack Korshak
Endowment Fund
In memory of:
Sheryl Blechner‟s aunt
∙ Pam Alterman
Judy Friedman
∙ Sheryl S. Blechner
In appreciation of:
My High Holy Day aliyot
∙ Sheryl S. Blechner
Building Fund
In memory of:
Stanley Berke
∙ Andy Berke
In appreciation of:
Temple Beth Tikvah
∙ Bernard Taranto
General Fund
In memory of:
Leah Restler
∙ June and Don Restler
Kehillat Chesed/Caring Fund
In memory of:
Judy Friedman
∙ Sheila and Aaron Stieglitz
∙ Addie Myers
∙ Carol Shutzberg
∙ Jane Greenberger and Doug Wexler
∙ Pat and Fred Landsberg
∙ Lois and Jim Shaevel
∙ Anne and Larry Skal
∙ Marilyn and Rabbi Tom Liebschutz
∙ Aviv Chavurah
∙ Ruth Zeidman
∙ Alice and Sam Herndon
Larry Keller
∙ Lois and Sid Malkin
Elizabeth Hodes
∙ Leslie and Ron Swichkow
Rabbi Israel Gerber
∙ Jane Greenberger and Doug Wexler
∙ Rosalie and Carl Rosenthal
∙ Debbie and Stuart Rosenthal
∙ Marsha Gilberg
Hertzel Matusow
Bill Spikes
Shirley Winkler
∙ Bonnie and David Sandfelder
Religious School Scholarship Fund
In memory of:
Judy Friedman
Rabbi Israel Gerber
∙ Anonymous
Torah Fund
In honor of:
My aliyah on Yom Kippur
∙ Bert Silverstein
Zalkin Memorial Library Fund
In memory of:
Judy Friedman
∙ Renee and Sy Davis
Margaret Danzig
∙ Stan Reich
Harold Goldsmith
∙ Amy, Steve, Jennifer and Ellen Fine
Please send all contributions to:
Temple Beth Tikvah 9955 Coleman Road
Roswell, Georgia 30075
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News and Happenings from Temple Beth Tikvah
Temple Beth Tikvah acknowledges with sorrow the
passing of:
Judy Friedman
∙ Sister of Esther Shultz
∙ Aunt of Rob Shultz
Rabbi Israel Gerber
Gary Glazer
∙ Brother of Ginger Glazer
May God console you among all the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem.
Condolences In Loving Memory
“It is hard to sing of oneness when our world is not
complete, when those who once brought wholeness to
our life have gone and naught but memory can fill the
emptiness their passing leaves behind”. The following
Memorial Plaques have been placed onto the Memorial
Board this past month:
Abree Carole Pickett
∙ Mother of Jason Pickett
Hertzel Irving Matusow
∙ Brother of Paula Sandfelder
∙ Uncle to David Sandfelder
∙ Uncle to Michelle Mogilski
Collaborative Divorce: Giving Everyone a Voice
A growing trend nationwide, collaborative divorce focuses on helping couples make decisions without having to go to court. Using teams of lawyers, financial advisors, therapists (or “coaches”) and, when children are involved, child specialists, it’s about doing what’s best for the family.
“There are so many issues brought up in a divorce, and this approach puts more control into the couple’s hands as opposed to a judge’s hands,” said Elisheva Funk, a clinical social worker in JF&CS’ Counseling Services – Tools for Life division who specializes in children and adolescents.
The process usually starts with the parents choosing their attorneys, who then help put together teams of professionals certified in collaborative divorce. But parents may request certain specialists like Elisheva, who trained with the Collaborative Law Institute of Georgia (CLIG) to take on a coach or child specialist role.
For parents at any stage of the divorce process who would like to learn the skills taught in collaborative divorce, Elisheva will facilitate a co-parenting workshop Nov. 13 at Congregation Etz Chaim in Marietta. The discussions will focus on the needs of children, communication between parents and helping parents manage their emotions and getting the support they need. For more information about the workshop, please contact Elisheva at 770-933-0081 x3015 or [email protected].
If you are an attorney looking for child specialist or coach, or if you are a parent who would like to know more about the coach or child specialist role in collaborative divorce, please contact JF&CS. Peggy Kelly, Director of Clinical Practice Management, can be reached at 770-677-9405 or [email protected].