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May 2016 = Nisan–Iyar 5776 = Volume 77/ Number 9 = established 1867 = the-temple.org The Temple WORSHIP SCHEDULE Friday, May 6 Pipes & Bites: Lynne & Howard Halpern Heritage Shabbat Worship Service.... 6:00 PM Meditation–Room 34.......................... 7:00 PM The Well................................................. 8:30 PM Saturday, May 7 Torah Study...........................................9:00 AM Bar Mitzvah of Julius J. Berger........ 10:30 AM Wednesday, May 11 Yom HaAtzmaut/Yom HaZikaron Havdalah Service w/ Rabbi Esteban Gottfried................ 7:00 PM Friday, May 13 Shabbat Worship Service.................... 6:00 PM Meditation–Room 34.......................... 7:00 PM Saturday, May 14 Torah Study...........................................9:00 AM Mini Shabbat Morning........................9:30 AM B’nei Mitzvah of Ashley & Aiden Danzig.................... 10:30 AM Friday, May 20 Annual Meeting.................................... 5:00 PM Shabbat Worship Service.................... 6:00 PM Meditation–Room 34.......................... 7:00 PM Saturday, May 21 Torah Study...........................................9:00 AM Adult B’nei Mitzvah.......................... 10:30 AM Mincha Bat Mitzvah of Anabel “Bella” Samuels........................ 5:30 PM Friday, May 27 Shabbat Worship Service.................... 6:00 PM Meditation–Room 34.......................... 7:00 PM Saturday, May 28 Torah Study...........................................9:00 AM Bat Mitzvah of Zoe E. Mulqueen......10:30 AM Mincha Bar Mitzvah of Eli Gaslowitz.........................................5:30 PM For a full listing of services & other programs: WWW.THE-TEMPLE.ORG My Heart is in the East FROM THE DESK OF RABBI LOREN FILSON LAPIDUS W ith May, my heart goes to the East. Not only does my husband head off to Israel with the Davis Academy 8th grade, but we as a Jewish community turn our hearts towards Israel with the celebration of Yom HaZikaron, Israeli Memorial Day, and Yom HaAtzmaut, Israeli Independence Day. From thousands of miles away, we as American Jews acknowledge these sacred days as our own. This period of mourning and celebration resonates powerfully because the State of Israel is still so young. Many people reading this can point in their lifetimes to a period when there was no Israel, the years leading up to 1948 when we so desperately needed our homeland, or can recall 1967 or 1973, when Israel successfully defended herself in the face of overwhelming odds. We have seen recent wars and terrorist attacks and are continually reminded of the sacrifices made to ensure Israel’s survival. I would offer that this season is powerful for another reason: it is an opportunity for all of the Jewish community to unite around ahavat Yisrael, love of Israel. We know that there are many divisions when it comes to Israel’s policies and advocacy; this is a moment for all of us to rise above the divisions and unite as Jews. Anti-Israel rhetoric continues around the world, Israel continues to be held to a double-standard, and thus now more than ever we need to unite in care and concern for our homeland. Let us take two days to share in our love of Israel and our commitment to her survival and peace. We can mourn the thousands who have lost their lives through wars and terrorist attacks and we can celebrate the miracle that is our Jewish state. We are all increasingly worn by the debates and politics, the growing divide among Jews’ attitudes and advocacy for Israel. My prayer is that we pause this Yom HaZikaron to remember that the Israel about which we speak and debate exists because of the continuing service and sacrifice of young men and women, sons and daughters, and pause this Yom HaAtzmaut to remember that Israel’s independence is a blessing to be nurtured and never taken for granted. May we then emerge from these days renewed in our love of Israel and our willingness to talk and work together for her future. We are delighted that Rabbi Esteban Gottfried of Beit TefilahYisraeli in Tel Aviv will be joining us on Wednesday, May 11, at 7:00 PM to lead a special havdalah service at The Temple to transition from Yom HaZikaron to Yom HaAtzmaut. This service is open to the community and we hope you will attend. rabbi lapidus can be reached at: llapidus@the-temple.org Lifecycles&Occasions Mazal Tov! <Our own Summer (Engagement Associate) and Ross Jacobs on the birth of their son, Crosby Matthew and to big sister Annabelle <Donna and Michael Coles on the birth of their granddaughter, Clio Siena Coles Suriano <Jackie and Jay Berkelhamer on the birth of their grandson, Milo Reed Berkelhamer born to Adam & Michelle <David and Jessica Mesnick on the birth of their son, Miles Andrew and to big brother, Eli <Emily & Bradley Leshnower on the birth of their son, Max <Patty and Drew Shenkman on the birth of their son, Brody David <Abbey and Doug Flaum on the birth of their daughter, Ryan Mollie and to big brother Jack <Carolyn Capelouto for receiving the Chesed Award from Hadassah <The Pease Foundation on their new book, Where There’s A Wheel, There’s a Way. This book by Kyle and Brent Pease and co-authored by Todd Civin. This is a story for readers of all ages so children can learn how to never let obstacles get in the way despite Kyle being born with Cerebral Palsy. <Lucy Adelman, Leah Cohen, Rachel Doman, and Amelia Kushner starring in a professional production of the musical Oliver! <Mark Beaver on publishing his book, Suburban Gospel <The Temple Hunger Walk participants—We had the most walkers of any Jewish organization <Rabbi Alvin M. Sugarman for being honored by Our House/Genesis (pictured below) B’nei Mitzvah MAY 7 MAY 14 JULIUS JOSEPH BERGER AIDEN DANZIG Son of Sally & Harold Berger Son of Aaron & Deborah Danzig MAY 14 MAY 21 ASHLEY DANZIG BELLA SAMUELS Daughter of Aaron & Deborah Danzig Daughter of Jody Goldfarb & Owen Samuels MAY 21 ADULT B’NEI MITZVAH See page 4 for more information. May Their Memory Be For a Blessing Our Heartfelt Sympathy to the Families of: <Taylor Force <Selma Block Green (Grandfather of Alex Schieken) <Will Merwitzer (step-father of David Marmins) <George Wise (husband of Jane) <Beverly Frohwein (mother of Rob Frohwein) Our Newest Members <Tara & Andrew Deutscher Jake & Gavin Deutscher <Kristina Armstrong & Avi Nelson <Rita Fayner & Max Dovgal page 2 MAY 28 ZOE ELAINE MULQUEEN Daughter of Sharyn & Matthew Mulqueen MAY 28 ELIJAH “ELI” GASLOWITZ Son of Cheryl Gaslowitz Torah & Haftarah May 7 Acharei Mot Leviticus 16:1-18:30, I Samuel 20:18-20:42 May 14 Kedoshim Leviticus 19:1-20:27, Amos 9:7-15 May 21 Emor Leviticus 21:1-24:23, Ezekial 44:15-31 May 28 Behar Leviticus 25:1-26:2, Jeremiah 32:6-32:27 Leadership&Contacts Postal Mail: The Temple 1589 Peachtree Street NE Atlanta, GA 30309 Telephone: 404.873.1731 Fax: 404.873.5529 Email: office@the-temple.org Web: the-temple.org Follow us! thetempleatlanta @the_templeatl @the_templeatl Clergy Rabbi Peter S. Berg Rabbi Loren Filson Lapidus Rabbi David Spinrad Cantor Deborah L. Hartman Rabbi Steven H. Rau, RJE Director of Lifelong Learning Rabbi Lydia Medwin Director of Congregational Engagement and Outreach Rabbi Alvin M. Sugarman, Ph.D. Emeritus Officers of the Board Jon Amsler President Lauren Grien Executive President Kent Alexander Vice President Hank Kimmel Vice President Martin Maslia Secretary Louis Lettes Treasurer Michael Coles & Janet Lavine Executive Committee Appointees Leadership Mark R. Jacobson Executive Director Annetta Kornblum Weinberg Early Learning Center Interim Director Staff Allyson Adams Communications and Marketing Coordinator Melinda Brackin Accounting Manager Pete Clark Maintenance Team Jackee Curiton WELC Office Manager Tena Drew Membership Coordinator Lonnie Fitzgerald Maintenance Team Elizabeth C. Foster Family & Teen Educator Kara E. Hoffman Education Coordinator Summer Jacobs Engagement Associate Laurie Simon Engagement Associate for Special Events Heather McKerley Accounting Assistant & Facilities Maintenance Coordinator Dianne Ratowsky Administrative Assistant to Rabbi Peter S. Berg Joya Schmidt Engagement Administrative Assistant & Tour Coordinator Sgt. Eddie Smith Head of Security Marjorie Vaughn TBRS Administrative Assistant Cherie Winsett Administrative Assistant to Clergy Rita Zadoff Donation & Event Coordinator Dream for Tomorrow THE TEMPLE’S ENDOWMENT CAMPAIGN: Investing for 2017 and Beyond Thanks to you, this Endowment Campaign will help establish financial stability for future generations. Creating a strong endowment is the most important thing we can be doing for the future of our beloved Temple. – Rabbi Peter S. Berg For more information on the endowment campaign, please visit the-temple.org/dream or contact Mark Jacobson, Executive Director at 404-873-1731. page 3 Learn @ The Temple Please join us as we are called to the Torah as ADULT B’NEI MITZVAH Saturday, May 21, 2016 13 Iyar 5776 Eric Bodin, Susanna Capelouto, Alexander Doman, Jo Rau 10:30 AM in the Sanctuary Kiddush Luncheon Immediately Following Presentation of new Torah scroll in memory of Marcia D. Rothschild Come celebrate our Confirmation Class of 2016 Sunday, May 1 • 10:00 AM There are few prouder moments for The Temple than when we come together to consecrate the confirmation of our young members. May TAMID Elective: Conflict Management and Resolution in Jewish Texts May 2 and May 9 at 7pm with Rabbi Medwin All TAMID classes end on Monday, May 23. 4ABOVE: Performance to 450 students at Tucker Middle School. Thank you to the Schwartz family for making Project Tolerance possible. If you would like Project Tolerance to perform for your group or to make a donation, contact Kara Hoffman (khoffman@the-temple.org). BELOW: Some of our WELC students making lunches for the Zaban Couples Center. A real mitzvah! Our 2016 Camp Minimac Themes for ‘All Around Atlanta’: Session 1: June 1-3 Aquarium Session 2: June 6-10 Atlanta Community Helpers Session 3: June 13-17 Atlanta Sports Session 4: June 20-24 Chattahoochee Nature Center Session 5: June 27-July 1 Atlanta Performing Arts including a show from the Center for Puppetry Arts Session 6: July 5-8 Centennial Park including our own Bubbleworks, in honor of the 4th of July, from the Bubbleman! Session 7: July 11-15 Atlanta Arts including art by Abrakadoodle! Session 8: July 18-22 Atlanta Transportation—including Marta & Delta Airlines fun! Session 9: July 25-29 Zoo Atlanta including a visit from the Zoo-mobile! Session 10: Aug 1-5 Science Fun We are going to have a summer to remember so be sure to sign up by April 15th to waive your registration fee! page 4 Engage @ The Temple 92nd Street Y CHIEF RABBI LORD JONATHAN SACKS AND IRA FL ATROW: SCIENCE, RELIGION, AND THE SEARCH FOR MEANING Sunday, May 1 • 2:00 PM There have been ages when religion tried to dominate science, and there have been ages when science tried to dominate religion. Take a fascinating look at the interdependence of religion and science with former Chief Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks and the host of NPS’s popular “Science Friday,” Ira Flatrow, as they explore the ways in which they complement each other in our lives. Young Professionals Programs The Well• Friday, May 6 • 8:00 PM This month, we welcome the song stylings and vocals of the incredibly talented Hannah Zale! We will see you on Friday, May 6, for The Well, our Young Professional’s monthly, late Shabbat service. Inspired by the power of the well in the Jewish tradition as a nexus for community and for physical, spiritual, and emotional nourishment, Shabbat services at The Well at The Temple aspire to be the same. Join Rabbi David Spinrad for an evening of soulful spirituality, fun socializing, and services that feel inclusive for people of all levels of familiarity and comfort with Judaism. To RSVP, email Cherie Winsett (cwinsett@the-temple.org) and for questions or for more information email Rabbi Spinrad: dspinrad@the-temple.org. Temple Book Club Tuesday, May 10, 2016 • 7:30pm We will be reading Uncovered. Leah Lax tells her story beginning as a young teen who left her liberal, secular home for life as a Hasidic Jew, and ending as a fortysomething woman who has to abandon the only world she has known for thirty years. In crystalline prose, Lax details her experiences with arranged marriage, cult-like faith, and motherhood. Led by Sally Stanhope. Library News The holidays of May remind us of our ties to Israel. Our Temple library has books that tell of its rebirth in 1948, its struggle for survival and its growth to become the nation it is today. Here is a sample of books that tell our tale. • To the House of Their Fathers: A History of Zionism, Litvinoff (951 LIT) • From Beirut to Jerusalem, Friedman (950.25 FRI) • The Balfour Declaration, Scheer (950 SCH) • Everyday Life in Bible Times (950 NAT) and other books on the archeology of Israel (955) go way back before 1948. • To go back even further, see our Torah. • Check out our Biography section for books on Teddy Kolleck, Golda Meir, Abba Eban and others who were involved in shaping the government. TEMPLE SAGES: Chihuly in the Garden Wednesday, May 4 • 10:00 AM–12:00 PM • Cost: $25.00 Internationally acclaimed artist, Dale Chihuly, returns to the Garden this spring for an encore exhibition of his spectacular works of art, presented in a setting that has doubled in size since his blockbuster show in 2004. Chihuly in the Garden includes 21 installation sites all set amongst the Garden’s natural setting. Join us for a guided tour through this incredible display of beauty in both nature and glass. Feel free to enjoy lunch on your own at the Cafe or Petit Café in the Gardens following our tour. Bus Departs: 9:15 AM from The Temple or meet at the Garden at 10:00 AM. Space is limited. RSVP by April 25 to Joya Schmidt at jschmidt@the-temple.org or 404-873-1731. Saturday, May 21 • 7pm • The Temple Join a great group of fun people as we dine, dance, mix, and mingle at Morty Gras, The Temple’s take on Mardi Gras. • Dine on traditional Mardi Gras tastes catered Temple style! • Dance and enjoy a fabulous performance by Joe Gransden and his 16 Piece Big Band! • Win fabulous prizes at our live auction! Spend a wonderful evening with great friends, from The Temple and all over Atlanta, while supporting our Temple community. Want to be a sponsor? GOLD LEVEL–$1000 PURPLE LEVEL–$500 4 tickets to Morty Gras Website mention Signage at party Special call-out at party Special reserved table (if desired) tickets: $100 Regular Price $75 Young Professional Ticket (35 & under) Free babysitting available with registration. 2 tickets to Morty Gras Website Mention Signage at Party RESERVATIONS: Register online at the-temple.org or contact Heather McKerley at hmckerley@the-temple.org. QUESTIONS? Contact Laurie Simon at 404-873-1731 or lsimon@the-temple.org. Daytime Discussion Group Wednesday May 18 • 10:30 AM What have been the biggest influences on you—people, events, experiences? How have books and ideas been involved? How did they impact you? Come to the Daytime Discussion Group and talk about it. page 5 Engage @ The Temple Support The Temple When You Shop at Kroger FRIDAY, MAY 6, 2016 PIPES&BITES LYNNE & HOWARD HALPERN HERITAGE SHABBAT COMPLIMENTARY EVENT AT THE TEMPLE 6:00–9:00 PM 6:00 PM • SANCTUARY: A musical Shabbat featuring The Temple’s iconic, beautifully restored organ 7:30 PM • SCHWARTZ-GOLDSTEIN HALL: Sips and samples from Atlanta’s finest chefs and purveyors PLEASE RSVP BY APRIL 27, 2016: Joya Schmidt at jschmidt@the-temple.org or 404-873-1731, or at the-temple.org Complimentary babysitting available upon request (please list number and ages of children with RSVP) PIPES BITES The Lynne and Howard Halpern Heritage Shabbat worship service will feature our celebrated 50 rank Aeolian-Skinner Organ! The “sermon” for the evening will be “showstopper” selections by the following guest artists: Gialo Osterio, Chef Jamie Adams Adelaide Federici, Violin Hal’s Kitchen Orpheus Brewing Pricci, Chef Piero Premoli Julia Filson, French Horn, and sister of Rabbi Loren Filson Lapidus Tuk Tuk Thai Food Loft Dr. Timothy Wissler, Organ More to follow! Storico Fresco Havdalah Ceremony for Yom Ha’Zikaron to Yom Ha’Atzmaut with Rabbi Esteban Gottfried Wednesday, May 11 • 7 PM • Covenant Chapel One of the most challenging moments in the Jewish- Israeli calendar year is the moment of transition from Yom Ha’Zikaron (Memorial Day) to Yom Ha’Atzmaut (Independence Day). Each year, these important and momentous days take place one day after the other, forcing Israelis to grapple with the stark transition from solemn and somber, to jubilation and celebration. This stark transition captures the intensity of modern Israeli life, however, many Israelis feel alienated by the official commemorations that emphasize nationalism or religion. Rabbi Esteban Gottfried at Beit Tefilah Israeli in Tel Aviv recognized a number of years ago the need for a sensitive ceremony that celebrates Israel’s national triumph, yet expresses the sorrow for a dream of peace, still unfulfilled. This Havdalah service has been replicated in dozens congregations of all the denominations in Israel and also in New York, Philadelphia, Koeln, Barcelona, Sao Paulo, Buenos Aires, and more. This Year we are proud to bring this special ceremony, in this special day, to The Temple in Atlanta. page 6 Enroll your Kroger Plus card in the Kroger Community Rewards Program. Enrollment is easy and does not impact your savings. Visit www.kroger.com to sign in to your account and enroll using our NPO number: 75313. You must go through the online enrollment process. Have your Kroger Plus card handy. Once you have created an account, scroll down to the bottom of the page to the Community Rewards section. Put your information in and the search for the NPO number. The name you will see will be listed as “The Temple: THE HEBREW BENEVOLENT CONGREGATION”. Every time you shop for groceries and swipes you card, The Temple automatically starts earning a rebate. You must swipe your registered Kroger Plus card or use the phone number that is related to the registered Kroger Plus card when shopping for each purchase to count. To verify you are enrolled correctly, you will see The Temple’s name on the right side of your information page when applying the NPO number. Enrollment takes up to 7 days to start earning money towards The Temple community rewards. Caring at The Temple Our 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: Sandy Cox, Duane Cox, Esther Zells, Debbie Shelton. 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 David Spinrad at dspinrad@the-temple.org or 404-873-1731. Infant-Toddler Programs at The Temple MINI SHABBAT MORNING Saturday, May 14 • 9:30 AM Join us for Mini Shabbat morning where we’ll be taking a trip to Israel! Wear your best blue and white and learn about this very special place. Infants through preschoolers and their families are invited to join us on the second Saturday of every month at 9:30 AM in the Covenant Chapel for music and a story with our puppets. We’ll then have a bagel snack and time on the WELC’s two indoor playgrounds (or outside if the weather cooperates). Please come dressed casually. There is no fee or RSVP required. Questions? Please contact either Rabbi Loren Filson Lapidus at llapidus@the-temple.org or Rabbi Lydia Medwin at lmedwin@the-temple.org. 149th ANNUAL MEETING Friday, May 20 • 5:00 PM Please mark your calendars and make sure to join us for our 149th Annual Meeting, where we will get the opportunity to thank and celebrate Jon Amsler and his incredible leadership as President of The Temple over the past two years, as well as welcome with excitement our incoming President, Lauren Grien. Join us after the meeting for Shabbat Installation services at 6:00 PM. Contributions of Support Rabbis’ Discretionary Funds Milton Romm Naming of our son, Miles Arthur Light Memorial Fund In Memory of: Joan Adler Beloved mother, Claire Seltzer Temple staff & congregation Birthday of my beloved daughter, Robyn Shier Bat Mitzvah of our daughter, Ella In Memory of: Simon Herzog Julie & David Borenstein Dear mother, Ann Sikora Biederman Bengal Reva Zee Beloved husband, Jack Browdy Helen Browdy Susan Cohen Emmons Gary & Sandra Silver Barbara & Alan Smith Carolyn Wasser Beloved sister Carol Feldman Ann & George Jones Beloved mother, Pamela DePetrillo Robin & Benjamin Fink Charles Freeman James Freeman Helen Frushtick Taylor D. Dozier Sharon & Barry Shafer Sandra & Gary Silver Nanette Solomon & Sanford Solomon Sylvia Edison Grossman Judith G. Taylor Betty Ann Jacobson Clara Bridges Beloved mother, Dr. Cecelia J. Korsen Heidi Becker & Ryan Becker Cecelia Korsen Shirley R. Wender Harry J. Fallon Aline & Harold Brusman Gerald Ghertner Ghertner Family Marshall Katz Ruth Shacter David Kirschbaum Janet & Paul Kirschbaum Jessica & David Mesnick Shirley R. Wender Clara Bridges Ann & George Jones Jackie Kanfer Paul & Christy Rosenblatt Dorothy Wells Marcia Rothschild Torah Fund Jack Wells In Memory of: Marcia Rothschild Judith Wells Judith Wells Clara Bridges Beloved mother, Katie P. Wice Family of Katie P. Wice Beloved husband & father, George Wise The Wise family In Honor of: Marriage of Susan Carney & Robert Wenger Dianne Ratowsky Donations: Beloved husband, Edward Zwig Jane Zwig In Honor of: Generosity of Kent & Diane Alexander Amy Adelman Judith Isaacs Tracy Zirin Speedy Recovery of Billy Bauman Joan & Donald Brown Debbie & Lon Neese Shirley R. Wender In Memory of: Alice Farley Bond Natalie & Matthew Bernstein In Memory of: Mary Rose Tobin Ronnie van Gelder Ross Shapiro Beloved father, Julius Ludwig Dr. Milton & Cookie Frank Wendy Ludwig My grandson’s Bar Mitzvah Daniel L. Maslia Dan D. Maslia Bonnie Pike Clara Bridges Recovery of Dr. John Rieser Barbara & Alan Smith Clara Bridges Speedy Recovery of Larry Gross Carol Haber Speedy recovery of Billy Bauman Dianne Ratowsky 90th Birthday of Shirley Blaine Fayne Frankel Marriage of Lauren Glass Judy Aspes Lenore E. Gold Memorial Fund Bat Mitzvah of our daughter, Elizabeth Benjamin & Robin Fink In Honor of: Speedy recovery of Elyse Mintz In Honor of: Bat Mitzvah of our daughter, Ella Rosenblatt Beloved mother, Helen Ludwig Wendy Ludwig Marsha Penn Shore Cynthia & Howard Steinberg Diane Gup Brenda Raymon In Memory of: William B. Penn In Memory of: Janice Dattel Levin Susan E. Shapiro Jennie Isenberg Leff Community Services Fund John Steinberg Adult Education Fund Marriage of Susan Lillian Carney & Robert Steven Wenger Estelle Light Holland Youth Library Fund Christy & Paul Rosenblatt Clara Bridges Minnie Goldstein Margaret Ann Shulman Irene Rothstein & Family My 95th Birthday Estelle Light Dianne Ratowsky Joyce & Henry Schwob Clara Bridges Jacqueline Weisman Cantor’s Discretionary Fund Herman Harrison Birthday of Janice R. Blumberg Estelle Light Esther Bleich Scholarship Fund Natalie & Matthew Bernstein Joan & Donald Brown Ann & George Jones Bertel M. Lewis Sandra Palay Barbara Riff Janice R. Blumberg Diana S. Silverman Bill Weiller Jessie Weisman Diane & Kent Alexander Dahlila R. Hampton Denise Hecht Don & Patti Ross Harold Paul Bernstein 90th Birthday of Shirley Blaine Estelle Light Nancy & John Hirsch Tosia & Alfred Schneider In Honor of: 90th Birthday of Shirley Blaine Ronnie van Gelder Ellen & Paul Goldstein Wendy Ludwig Jack, Adam & Robbie Levin In Honor of: Speedy recovery of Billy Bauman Lauren & Jim Grien Lowenstein Youth Scholarship Fund In Honor of: Birthday of Joel Lowenstein Nancy & John Hirsch Mafty Fund In Honor of: Rabbi Peter Berg Matthew Urdan Faye Kimmerling Birthday of Ray Ann Kremer Marion & Bert Sobelson Family Fund Naming of our daughter, Isabelle Levine Donation: In Memory of: Marion Sobelson In appreciation Mary & Andrew Levine Ronnie van Gelder Dahlila Hampton page 7 Paula & Roy Swartzberg Prayerbook (New High Holy Day Prayer Book) & Worship Enrichment Fund Harriet Leland In Memory of: Marjorie Greenberg Marcy & Jim Solmson Marilyn & Bob Crow Katie P. Wice Joyce, Janet & Marilyn Hilary & Alex Cutler Edward Zwig Robert Zwig Marcy & Jim Solmson Sylvan Solmson Marcy & Jim Solmson Samuel Miller Fund Martin Leffler In Memory of: A.David Kahn Martin Kimmel Elizabeth & Bill Jump Senior Transportation Fund In Memory of: Julia Metzel Vera Ellman Fannie Engel Ilene Engel & Bob Arotsky Susan Cohen Emmons Sue & Mike Tancill Sonia’s Playground Fund In Memory of: Lillian Silverman Weinberg Sonia W. Schwartz & Family Susan Cohen Emmons Joyce & Jay Schwartz Temple Breman Religious School Fund In Memory of: Rhoda Shear Michele & Glenn Shear Temple Endowment Fund In Memory of: Belle Camlet The Temple Board of Trustees Helen Frushtick The Temple Board of Trustees Juli & Billy Bauman Cecelia Korsen The Temple Board of Trustees David Reinach Susan H. Reinach Betty Reinach Susan H. Reinach Joseph F. Haas Susan H. Reinach Betty G. Haas Susan H. Reinach Albert Katz Susan H. Reinach Marjorie Greenberg Susan H. Reinach Ann & Jay Davis Barbara & Henry Kimmel Wallace Dreyfoos Jeanne P. Dreyfoos Maury Riff Marc Weinberg George Wise The Temple Board of Trustees Beverly Frohwein The Temple Board of Trustees Susan Cohen Emmons The Temple Board of Trustees Ann & Jay Davis Irving Newfield Peggy & Stephen Newfield In Honor of: 90th Birthday of Shirley Blaine Marilyn & Josh Shubin Babette Rothschild Mary Louise Sherman Saul Wexler Jack Wexler Temple Singers Fund In Honor of: Marriage of Arlene Lester & Sheldon Presser Barbara Tureen Charles Effron Subit Gloria & Bud Subit Weinberg Early Learning Center In Memory of: Max Metzel Parents Council at the Peachtree Road United Methodist Church Donation: Dahlila Hampton Zaban Couples Center In memory of: Charlotte Adis Ronnie Van Gelder Martha Delman Ruth Van Gelder Bochner Ethel & George Delman Margie Greenberg Ralph M. Birnberg Marjorie Holland Gay & Lyons Joel Docent Danny Marcus Margy Karesh Speedy recovery of Billy Bauman Patty & Doug Reid Donation: Dahlila Hampton Temple Library Fund In Memory of: Edith Wiskind Anne & Robert Wiskind Albert D. Maslia Diane & Martin Maslia Mary Schoenberg Karen & Tom White Minna Shubin Marilyn & Josh Shubin Sylvia & Dan Leland Karen & Mark Winarsky George Wise Marjorie Holland Gerald T. Zwiren Mary Zwiren In honor of: Spring & Tom Asher receiving the AJC Distinguish Award Marjorie Holland Susan Carney Larry Melnick Ronnie Van Gelder Stella & Stan Firestone Abbie & Marty Margolies Lily Bauman Marjorie Holland Marriage of Susan Carney & Robert Wenger Bar Mitzvah of Daniel Maslia Yvette Margolies Nora Munagian & Mark Norton Dr. Arthur A. Cohen Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy, Overland Park,KS Joyce Shlesinger Leon Auerbach Fayne Frankel Docent Sharon Silvermintz David Levison Bernice Winarsky Ronnie Van Gelder J-Teen Leadership, White Plains, NY Sheila Kopelman In Honor of: Rabbi Rau Donna Burel Thank you to Scott Shulman Donald Kopelman Harriet Taplinger Anita, Bruce & Cody Wilson Susan & Mark Jacobson Mary Anne & Don Fry Mary Zwiren Vera Ellman Bar Mitzvah of Steven Liberman Peggy Marcus Josephine R. Katz Susan, L.D., Emily & David Coddon Jeff & Esta Mitchell Speedy recovery of Cookie Shaffer Marjorie Holland Speedy recovery of Mike Tancill Marjorie Holland The Temple Clergy Claudia Shorr Donations: Anonymous(2) Stephanie Aferiat Ahavath Achim Sisterhood Jackie Howard Julie Levine We appreciate all donations & suggest a minimum of $10.00 per acknowledgement. Donations can be earmarked to one of our various donations funds. For more information on the various funds and their purpose in funding The Temple’s legacy and operations, please contact Rita Zadoff at 404-873-1731. You can make donations in person, over the phone, or via our website at THE-TEMPLE.ORG page 8 Zaban Couples Center The residential season at the Zaban Couples Center came to a close at the end of April. A huge thank you to all of the volunteers from the Temple family who contributed to a successful year. At the graduation ceremony in early April, three former residents came back to speak. Their stories were truly inspiring and illustrative of just how much the work that the Center does can change the lives of its residents. In one case a resident who had lost his job and custody of his son due to alcoholism spoke about how being at the Zaban Couples Center helped him quit drinking and prepared him to get a job and regain custody of his child. This year’s graduating class of residents put together a yearbook of what the center has meant to them. Yearbooks are available for purchase by contacting Marc Green at marc.green@zabancouplescenter.org. Opportunities to support the Zaban Couples Center ready for its next residential season abound. Please contact info@zabancouplescenter.org if you are interested in volunteering or visit the website www.zabancouplescenter. org to make a financial contribution. from the engagement department As we wrap up this year of Temple’s programmatic life, there are two groups of people who deserve special recognition. These groups launched two new programs with us this year: Temple Connect and Age and Stage. To our Engagement Co-Chairs, our Temple Connect Core Team and Coaches, our Temple Connect Group Leaders, and our Age and Stage Roshim: Thank you. Thank you for helping us learn and grow. Thank you for helping others to experience meaning and inspiration. Thank you for your healing and for your hope. You live the vision of this synagogue every day and we are only great because of your time, passion, and energy. To all of our participants in these groups this year—a special thanks to you too, for trusting in us and each other to create an experience of inspiration and transformation. We have only just begun but we’ve done so much already—here’s to another great year ahead! ENGAGEMENT C O-CHAIRS: Lauren Grien Hank Kimmel TEMPLE C ONNECT C ORE TEAM AND C OACHES: Amanda Abrams Larry Auerbach Brad Baker Joyce Bihary Karen George Kim Hochstein Hank Kimmel Janet Lavine Julie Levine Michelle Merrick-Davis Ruth Menter TEMPLE C ONNECT GROUP LEADERS: Pamela Alexander Philip Azar Judy Berk Jennifer Bush Otte Elaine Clear Lois Cohen Susie Collat Gavriel Dzhanov Cynthia Farber Karen George Elliott Goldstein Libby Gozansky Caryn Hanrahan Reagan Jennings Tom Keating Hank Kimmel Barbara LeNoble-Sheaffer Bert Levy Linda Levy Denise Lippert Jen Lowenstein Caki Mendel Larry Mendel page 9 Michelle Merrick Davis Debra Patterson Ben Portilla Taylor Putney Jan Rice Corrie Rovak David Rubini Suzanne Rubini Colby Schwartz Jill Slavin Marcy Solmson Lesley Solomon Loren Solomon Justin Steinfeld Mariella Volio Rachelson Trinae Watkins Mitch Wirth Leona Young Hannah Zale AGE AND STAGE ROSHIM: Karla Shore David Shore Mark Winarsky Karen Winarsky Cindy Lourie Amy Lettes Scott Edlein Mark Adelman Amy Adelman Terri Cohen Mariella Volio Faith Schulman Adam Ross Dawn Ross Barbara LeNoble-Sheaffer Ariela Paschal Ehrens Bruce Ehrens Jackie Nix Rene Van Amburgh James Gelin Daniel Brennan Sharon Taber Sara Hagen Non-Profit Organization U.S. Postage PAID Permit No. 968 Atlanta, GA THE TEMPLE 1589 Peachtree Street NE Atlanta, GA 30309 404.873.1731 | the-temple.org | office@the-temple.org Follow us! facebook.com/thetempleatlanta @the_templeatl @the_templeatl m ay 2 0 1 6 b u l l e t i n Check out these important events happening in May! Friday, May 20 149th Annual Meeting Celebrating the leadership of Jon Amsler and welcoming Lauren Grien. See page 6 for more information. Morty Gras: The Temple’s Take on Mardi Gras Saturday, May 21 Join a great group of fun people as we dine, dance, mix, and mingle. See page 5 for more information. Pipes & Bites: Lynne & Howard Halpern Heritage Shabbat Friday, May 6 The Temple’s iconic organ, plus sips and samples from Atlanta’s finest chefs and purveyors. See page 6 for more information. Confirmation Class of 2016 Sunday, May 1 There are few prouder moments than when we come together to consecrate the confirmation of our young members. See page 4 for more information.
