The Temple
october 2010/5771 = tishrei / cheshvan = volume 71 / number 2 = established 1867 = www.the-temple.org
The Hardest of Questions
Rabbi Loren Filson Lapidus
W
ith all of the preparations — spiritual, physical, culinary — which are done for the High Holy Days,
there is a natural letdown once Yom Kippur ends. The grand
sounds of choir and organ, the stirring blast of the shofar, the
energy of a chapel full of tots and a Schwartz-Goldstein hall
full of families, the powerful words of our liturgy, are all over
and will return next year.
The challenge is to bring this momentum into our new
year in meaningful ways. Instead of leaving the holidays
behind, we can bring the spiritually-resonant ideas into our
daily lives. As a contemporary version of Unataneh Tokef by
Rabbi Jack Reimer says, “Let us ask ourselves hard questions
for this is the time for truth. How much time did we waste
in the year that is now gone? Did we fill our days with life, or
were they dull and empty? Did we live right, and if not, then
have we learned, and will we change?”
There are many hard questions that we ask during the
High Holy Days that should not remain only in those ten
days. I have chosen a few from Rabbi Reimer’s poem that I
personally find meaningful, and invite you to consider these
and other questions as we move forward into 5771:
The kind deed: did we perform it or postpone it? We speak
often about the importance of performing mitzvot, commanded deeds, and acts of gemilut chasadim, acts of lovingkindness. As a congregation, we are committed to the values of social justice and tikkun olam, repairing our world.
Many volunteer with our Zaban Couples Center, help out
with a project on Mitzvah Day (October 3, 2010) and even
more bring food for our Yom Kippur collection for MAC.
The question we must ask ourselves and answer honestly is
whether we are performing acts of tikkun olam outside of
these formal opportunities. How are we modeling for one
another, and especially our children, the values that we speak
of in our community? Could we be more involved in the Tik-
kun Olam Council here at Temple, and could we do more to help make our world better in small
ways each and every day?
Did we mind only our own business or did we feel the heartbreak of others? When we return
to our normal, busy lives, it is all too easy to get caught up in our own business and needs.
Amidst the hectic pace, it is possible to say we will call someone to check in and then days or
even weeks go by without that phone call. When we focus on
our own lives, we can avoid the pain that others feel, we can
compartmentalize our human emotions and fears. Yet our
tradition asks us to do more to feel the pain of others and to
help them through their difficulties. When we reach out to
someone in a time of need, both we and they are better for
it. I invite you to consider getting involved in Caring at The
Temple to reach out to others in these moments of need by
delivering chicken soup (even just once!) or being matched
to visit someone who is homebound through our Bikur Cholim (visiting the sick) program. And, in less formal ways, how
can we be more compassionate towards others who feel the
pain of illness or loss?
Was there a real companionship with our children or was there a living together and growing
apart? Were we a help to our mates or did we take them for granted? So much of our lives are centered around our homes and families, and as such, how we treat those closest to us is extremely
important. We must ask ourselves honestly whether we are creating meaningful relationships
with our children regardless of their age, or if we are choosing other priorities or concerns. Are
we being helpful to our partners, or are we going each day without seeing them and saying “I
love you.” How can we do better with our families, to create good relationships in this new year?
Did we acquire only possessions or did we acquire new insights as well? It is possible to be
complacent when it comes to our acquisitions. After all, it can be more fun to get a new toy than
to take a class or read a book, although some can be more lasting than others. In this new year, we
should challenge ourselves to go beyond the material, and also to go beyond the pressure to follow what’s popular. There are wonderful books to read, classes to attend, conversations to have,
and questions on which to meditate. Each day brings new experiences with the potential for new
insight, if we are open to that new insight.
Ultimately, all of these questions come down to one: Am I living each day of this year in my
life to its fullest in as many ways as possible? A simple question, yet a complicated challenge. Our
goal for this year, for any year, is not perfection, it is holiness. Each day is an opportunity to gain
insight, to find meaning, to give and receive love, and to help repair the world.
I hope that 5771 is full of many such days for you and your families. =
October Worship Schedule
Friday, October 1
Shabbat Service with Guest Speaker, Rabbi Walter Jacob Saturday, October 2
Bat Mitzvah of Devyn Edelstein Chapel Service Mincha Bat Mitzvah of Maggie Siegel Friday, October 8
Shabbat Service with Guest Speaker, Israeli Minister Uzi Landau Saturday, October 9
Bat Mitzvah of Aliya Shecter Chapel Service Friday, October 15
Shabbat Service Saturday, October 16
Bar Mitzvah of Jared Goldman Chapel Service Friday, October 22
Shabbat Service Shabbat Shalom Temple! (formerly Tot Shabbat) 6:00 PM
10:30 AM
10:30 AM
5:30 PM
6:00 PM
10:30 AM
10:30 AM
6:00 PM
10:30 AM
10:30 AM
6:00 PM
6:00 PM
Saturday, October 23
B'nei Mitzvah of Jake Smith & Emma Montag Chapel Service Friday, October 29
Shabbat Service 10:30 AM
10:30 AM
6:00 PM
Saturday, October 30
Bat Mitzvah of Francesca DeWeerdt Chapel Service 10:30 AM
10:30 AM
Torah & Haftarah
2 October 2010
Bereshit
24 Tishrei 5771
9 October 2010
Noach
1 Cheshvan 5771
Genesis 1:1-6:8
Isaiah 42:5-43:10
Genesis 6:9-11:32; Numbers 28:9-15
Isaiah 66:1-24
16 October 2010
Lech Lecha
8 Cheshvan 5771
Genesis 12:1-17:27
Isaiah 40:27-41:16
23 October 2010
Vayera
15 Cheshvan 5771
Genesis 18:1-22:24
II Kings 4:1-37
30 October 2010
Chaye Sarah
22 Cheshvan 5771
Genesis 23:1-25:18
I Kings 1:1-31
justice at the temple
The Temple's Food Drive a Huge Success
T
hank You Temple Family! Our food drive was a
huge success and the truck was totally filled.
This will go a long way in helping the clients at Midtown Assistance Center (MAC).
Due to the economy, for the first time since its formation over twenty years ago, MAC has had to turn
away large numbers of individuals requesting assistance. Monetary donations are always welcome and can
be sent directly to MAC, 30 Porter Place, Atlanta, GA
30308.
Thank you to our workers! All that food needs to be
unloaded, sorted, stacked on shelves and boxed. We
couldn’t have done it without the helping hands of the
following Temple members:
Ken Prager, Todd Slutzky, Michael Lipsey, John Berry,
Karen, Hannah & Rachel York, Rachel, Cydney & Ilene
Wolchock, Susan Banner, Hamilton Greene, Robin
Blocker, Nanci Halper, Ronnie van Gelder, Mindy
Waitsman, Rick Waitsman, Ira Genser, Cathy Herman,
Patricia Schiffman, Dana, Greg, Elizabeth & Alexander
Averbuch, Michaela Zusmann, Julie Stanwick, Katie
van der Eerden, Samantha Dietz, Carly Herbert, Randi,
Ethan, Abigail & Andrew Drake, Pamela, Lenore & Maya Alexander, Kathryn
Otte & Jennifer Bush Otte, Ethan & Faith Levy & Edith Finegold
A special thanks to Ken Prager and Todd Slutzky who every year plan and
organize this project long before the truck appears.
Next year – Larger truck! More food! More volunteers! =
Midtown Assistance
Center Update
Over the past 7 months, MAC has prevented the eviction of 469 families and
utility disconnections of 443 households. As a result of this record-breaking assistance, MAC’s resources have been depleted. Midtown Assistance Center finds
itself in the position of needing donations of men’s socks, underwear, food for
the food pantry, as well as monetary donations. Thank you for your continued
support! For additional information about Midtown Assistance Center, please
contact Rebecca Richard or Dorothy Chandler at 404.681.0470 or [email protected] =
The Temple to Host
Gubernatorial Debate
Ken Prager and Todd Slutzky
The Temple Habitat
Build in October
Sign-up online: www.the-temple.org/habitat
October 12, 2010 @ 7:30 pm
Moderated by Julia Wallace
Co-sponsored by American Jewish Committee and the ADL.
On Tuesday, October 12, The Temple will play host to all three major candidates for the 2010 Governor's race: Nathan Deal (Republican), Roy Barnes
(Democrat), and John Monds (Libertarian). During this candidates forum,
these three men will take questions on their differing policy positions. Please
join us for this community-wide event. If you have any questions, contact
Ronnie van Gelder at 404.873.1731 or [email protected]. =
Get Involved
at The Temple
Beginning on Sunday, October 10, The Temple will join with seven
other faith communities for our Habitat for Humanity building project. Our efforts will help put people into homes of their own, a wonderful mitzvah. The build itself will take place on seven consecutive Sundays (October 10, 17, 24, 31 and November 7, 14, and 21)
and we need volunteers for all of the Sundays.
Each work day will begin with a brief service conducted by clergy
from the various congregations, and we will be working with volunteers from all of these congregations.
Also, to satisfy our financial commitment to this project, each
volunteer, 16 years and over will need to contribute or raise $75 for
individuals, $100 for two or more family members. Even if you cannot physically participate in the building, you can still support our
efforts with a financial contribution. Please do your part to continue
our long-standing tradition of social justice. =
We would love for every congregant to become involved in the life of The Temple. Our history is not the history of a building, a clergy, or a staff. It is the history of thousands of congregants, members of our community
who have taken an active role in social justice, learning, worship, and more. We are happy to help you find
the right opportunity. Just contact either Louis Lettes at 404.593.5357 or Stacey Lewinstein at 404.281.3715.
Life cycle events & occasions of note
B'nei Mitzvah
for October
Jared Michael
Goldman
Son of Laurie
Ann Goldman &
Jonathan Goldman
Mazal tov to these young people who will
celebrate this milestone in their lives during
the month of October.
Bar Mitzvah
October 16, 2010
Devyn Sahara
Edelstein
Jake Smith
Son of Caryl &
Kendrick Smith
Daughter of Amy
Brown Edelstein &
Dr. Bruce Edelstein
Bar Mitzvah
October 23, 2010
Bat Mitzvah
October 2, 2010
= Morton L. “Bud Weiss
= Marshall Sorkin (father-in-law of Mark Arnold)
= Jerry Bass (husband of Susan Stahlman Bass)
= Dr. Jack Tepper (grandfather of Michael Tepper)
= Sylvia Jurofsky (mother of Elaine Friedman)
= Peter Newman (father of Paul Newman)
= Rabbi Lawrence “Jake” Jackofsky
= Hannah Grant (sister-in-law, of Carol Muldawer)
= Abraham Dokson father of Robert Dokson
= Gail Eidelman (cousin of Gene Eidelman)
= Jack Gay (husband of Lily Gay)
Margaret
Ashley Siegel
Emma Rebecca
Montag
Bat Mitzvah
October 2, 2010
Bat Mitzvah
October 23, 2010
Daughter of Andrea
& Edward Montag
Daughter of Kathy
& David Siegel
Francesca Nelly
DeWeerdt
Aliya Eve
Shecter
Daughter of Vicky
Alvear Shecter &
Bruce Shecter
Bat Mitzvah
October 9, 2010
= David Asher (son of Eugene Asher and
Dell Spector Asher)
= Richard Lipshutz (brother of Bob Lipshutz)
Newest Members
= Courtney & Jordan Bacon
Richard, Annabelle
= Heidi Becker
Ryan
Daughter of Regan
Reinhold
= Dori Bryer-Satkin & Brandon Cole
Bat Mitzvah
October 30, 2010
= Dena & Mark Cohen
Grey, Sidney
= Bette & Saul Codner
= Monique & Stephen Joyce
Ethan, Harper
= Jeannette & Ken Katz
Samuel, Emmanuella
Mazal Tov to...
= Jennifer and Michael Schwartz on the
birth of their daughter, Sabine Grace and
to big brother and sister, Jonah and Lila.
= Libby Johnson on her election
to the Board of Directors of The
Atlanta Womens' Foundation.
= Michael Oken on the birth of his son,
Thomas Russell Oken.
= Elizabeth Jump, named Volunteer of the
Year by the Buckhead YMCA.
= Chuck and Kim Freedman on the birth
of their grandson, Benjamin Connor
Freedman and to parents, Amy and Dan
Freedman of Buellton, CA.
= Carol Cooper on being awarded the Abe
Goldstein Community of Respect Award.
= Danielle and Jon Chizzolin on the birth of
their son, Charlie and to big brother, Jon.
= Jessica and Daniel Feldman on the birth
of their son, Nathan Ari.
= Marieli and Loren Colon on the birth of
their daughter, Julianne Marie and to big
brother, Matthew.
May Their Memory
Be For a Blessing
= Rob Peskin, son of Amy Peskin, on his
Eagle Scout Court of Honor.
= Susan and Jack Paller on the birth of their
grandson, Wyatt Graham Paller.
= Vladislav A. Gorenshteyn and Marina
Gurvich on their marriage.
= Lisa & Brad Morris
Lily, Jack
= Amy & Scott Peskin
Rob, Mandy
= Nina & Adam Prasanphanich
= Shana & Anthony Reh
Jacquelyn
= Shannon & Stanley Romanstein
Bailey, Jack, Benjamin
= Stephanie & Jason Seltzer
Kate, Dean
= Patti Solomon & Harry Lorowitz
= Lynne Spielberger & David Maslia
Daniel
= Mimi Vanoyan & Jon Wagreich
Sloane, Jack
justice at the temple
The Zaban Couples Center's Plan for the Future
T
he Zaban Couples Center is ready for the 2010-11
season. It is exciting to continue programs that began
last year as a result of the Homeless Prevention and Rapid
Rehousing Program (HPRP), a source of stimulus funding
we received from the Department of Housing and Urban
Development. To continue this important work, your
financial support is vital. Program components need to be
developed and best practices must to be identified. As has
previously been announced, the Center has set up a separate 501(c)(3) organization and intends to start soliciting
funds from outside the Temple. To do that, we need financial support from our members to demonstrate continuing
commitment to this important endeavor.
The Center’s participation in programs like HPRP is vital,
not only to residents, but to the future of the Zaban Couples
Center. As you no doubt know, the Center has evolved considerably over the past 26 years.
Originally, residents were provided with shelter, a hot meal and nothing more. Today, residents
receive couples counseling, a course in financial management, and ongoing case management.
Those who qualify receive rental subsidies. We now document program outcomes, providing
data essential to compete for external funding. And, the Center has a plan for continued success:
< A plan to use the performance reporting to apply for more and varied grants;
< A plan to develop ‘best practices’ in order to meet the requirements of agencies that grant
‘seals of approval’ to non-profits.
< A plan to create a micro-enterprise component, enabling residents to use the skills they
already have to support themselves.
< A plan to partner with local businesses that will provide residents with job training and
apprenticeships.
Please begin this new year by supporting the Center with donations of any size. What began
in 1984 as a social action project has evolved into a major social services program and will, with
your help, become a competitive ‘best practices’ non-profit organization. =
Learn at the temple
The Breman Religious School Calendar
October 1-3
NFTY-SAR Fall Kallah at Temple Sinai
October 2
Confirmation Shul-in - 6:30 PM
October 3
Religious School - 9:30 AM
Mitzvah Day
Madrichim Meeting - 12:15 PM
October 4
Oak Grove Midweek Hebrew Begins - 4:30 PM
October 5
Temple Midweek Hebrew Begins - 5:00 PM
October 6
Galloway Midweek Hebrew Begins - 4:30 PM
October 10
Religious School - 9:30 AM
October 17
Shabbat Shalom Temple!
Come meet the newest members of The Temple family and help us
kickoff Shabbat Shalom Temple! on October 22. This "Tot Shabbat
like you've never seen before" features puppets and song, a delight for
our youngest kids as well as their parents.
This month's dinners are hosted by the
TBRS pre-K classes.
Register for dinner by October 19 (catered
by You Should Eat! Catering), please visit:
www.the-temple.org/shabbatshalomtemple
Religious School - 9:30 AM
2nd Grade Family Education - 9:30 AM
Gesher Peer Leader Program - 10:30 AM
Open House (PreK & KG) - 11:30 AM
Religious School Committee Meeting - 12:15 PM
Zaban Couples Center Lunch
Making (2nd Grade) - 12:15 PM
October 22
Shabbat Shalom! Temple - 6:00 PM
October 23
7th Grade Trip to Chattanooga and Whitwell, TN
October 24
Religious School - 9:30 AM
MAFTY Day in the Park - 12:15 PM
October 29-31
Confirmation Class trip to New York City
October 31
Religious School - 9:30 AM
B’nei Mitzvah Coffee - 9:45 AM
5/6 Grade Family Tefilah - 10:30 AM
Madrichim Meeting - 12:15 PM
Dinner Prices:
< Members: Adults $12, Children (2-12)
$8, Children under 2 are free
< Guests: Adults $14, Children (2-12)
$10, Children under 2 are free
MAFTY Goes to the Park
Open to all teens in 9th through 12th grades
For any questions about the TBRS schedule or our programs, please contact
Elizabeth Foster, at [email protected] or via telephone at 404.873.1731.
< MAFTY will host a picnic lunch at Piedmont Park on Sunday, October
24th for high school students.
< Bring your favorite ball, frisbee, or just come to chill with your friends.
< For questions, contact Knox Maslia at [email protected].
Join MAFTY on Facebook: MAFTY is Crafty!!
Temple Early Learning Center Goes to the Falcons
starting
at
Atlanta Falcons vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Sunday, November 7, 2010 @ 1:00 pm
The Georgia Dome
39
$
Join The Temple Early Learning Center at the Georgia Dome when we visit the Atlanta Falcons vs. Tampa Bay
Buccaneers. Kickoff is 1:00 PM on Sunday, November 7, and tickets start at just $39 each. But here's the best part:
$10 from every ticket sold will come straight back to the Temple Early Learning Center, so please support our
school and join us for an afternoon of football and fun all at the same time.
Get your tickets online: http://bit.ly/AFtempleoffer (Special offer code: temple)
Community at the temple
The Second Annual
Temple Potluck
Sign-up online: www.the-temple.org/potluck
Host or just attend. At dinners all over town, you can meet
Temple members you might not know. Whether you’ve been
a member for generations or just a few weeks, please join us.
Contact Janet Dortch, to become a dinner host,
at 770.565.1276 or [email protected]. To attend,
simply RSVP online at the link above. =
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A New Chavurah for
Active Singles, 60-75
Objective: Friendship, dinner, theater outings and programs of mutual interest.
We will plan an agenda at our opening gathering, date and time to be determined. If you are interested in joining this new group, please contact Joan
Rosenbluth at [email protected] or 770.394.7900. You may also contact
Ronnie van Gelder at [email protected] or 404.873.1731. =
contributions to the temple
We appreciate all donations & suggest a minimum of $10.00 per acknowledgement
Rabbis' Discretionary Funds
In Memory of:
Given By:
Holland Youth Library Fund
In Memory of:
Given By:
My son, David B. Asher Eugene Asher
Bud Weiss Ellen & Jack Holland
Jeanette Averbuch Shirley & Don Wender
Joe Haas Ellen & Jack Holland
My beloved wife, Jennifer Scott Chalk
Esther Bleich Scholarship Fund
Our beloved cousin, Gail Eidelman Dawn & Gene Eidelman
In Honor of:
Given by:
Alice Smith Epstein William W. Epstein
The recovery of Dr. Howard Bleich Harriett Ross
Dr. Robert Greenblatt Deborah Neese
Helen Gross Laurence and Marilyn Gross
The Temple Breman
Fannie Schwartz Herman Shirley & Don Wender
Religious School Fund
Max Kassel Valerie & Milton N. Kassel
In Memory of:
Given By:
Bernard Katz Marice Katz
Al Levy Carol & Robert Nemo
Jake Katz Marice Katz
Sharon Kaufman Joan Kaufman
In Honor of:
Given by:
Benjamin Rabin Steven Rabin
Rabbi Rau Linda & Warren Morrison
Alan Steve Rice Lenore & Al Rice and family
Nancy & John Hirsch
Gertrude Rose Jackie & Dave Wolf
The bar mitzvah of Aaron Kirsch Carol & Robert Nemo
Sidney I. Rose Jackie & Dave Wolf
The birthday of Sue Stern Nancy & John Hirsch
Our beloved brother, Glenn Ross Temple Early Learning Center Fund
Elizabeth, Ron, Eli, Isaac & Tyler Lieberman
In Memory of:
Given By:
Herman Rothstein Laura & Dick Lawrence
Muse Harlan Arlene Lester
Father, Julius B. Smith Joyce Simon
Mark Brown Elizabeth & Seth Brown
Leonard Waitsman Mindy & Judge Rick Waitsman
Mother of Marcy Leamy Susie & Andrew Mackler
Our beloved husband & father, Morton L. “Bud” Weiss Julie Weiss & family
In Honor of:
Given by:
Lenore E. Gold Memorial Fund
In Memory of:
Given By:
Dr. Robert Ross Memorial Fund
In Memory of:
Dr. Robert Ross In Honor of:
Given by:
The 56th Anniversary of Connie & Gerald Ross Miriam & Jack Wallen
Beautification Fund
Given By:
Harriett Ross
Harriett Ross
In Memory of:
Given By:
Miriam Wallen Carol Wallen
Arthur Light Fund
In Memory of:
Bertha Roth Herzog Mazon Contribution
In Memory of:
Elmo Ellis Temple Singers Fund
In Memory of:
Frances Steirman Maggi Arnold Susan Arnold Mort Giniger Erwin Zaban David Asher Given By:
Estelle Light & Family
Given By:
Janet & Bruce Beerman
Given By:
Adeline Gilson
Herbert Arnold
Herbert Arnold
Barbara Scheer-Eason
Barbara Scheer-Eason
Richard Wise
The anniversary of Judith & Aaron Alembik Jonathan Spanier Carol & Larry Isaacson
Gail Rones, Marianne & Lenny Shutzberg
Cantor’s Discretionary Fund
Miriam Freiberg Carol & Larry Isaacson
The naming of Emma Drossner Jennifer and David Drossner
In Memory of:
Given By:
In Honor of:
Given by:
The speedy recovery of Ronnie (Simon) Perlstein Joyce Simon
Jean Aronstam Cohen Herbert Cohen
th
The recovery of the daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Don Wender Sandra & Gary Silver
The 75 Birthday of Gary Silver Herman Rothstein Mary Gunter
Carol & Larry Isaacson
The installation of Dr. Larry Mitchell Alessa Caye
Jennifer Chalk Scott Chalk
The conversion of George Stanwick Julie Stanwick
Rudi Salus Joyce Gilbert Barnett
Sonia & William B. Schwartz
Ivy D. Oxendine becoming a Jew Helen Weber Dr. & Mrs. Milton Frank
Anniversary Fund
Arlene and Gerald Weintraub
Minnie & Samuel Barrett Louise Freedman
In Memory of:
Given By:
The naming of our granddaughter, Julienne
Fred Eason Barbara Scheer-Eason
Amb.
William
B.
Schwartz,
Jr.
Joyce
&
Sonny
Shlesinger
Rosetta Morris-Scott Jane & Leo Morris
Patty & Doug Reid
A Contribution was made by: Blossom E. Adeniran
Zaban Couples Center
Pike Family Organ Maintenance Fund
In Memory of:
Lowenstein Youth Scholarship Fund
Deborah Finestone
Garden & Grounds Fund
The brother-in-law of Sanford Orkin Joel & Irwin Lowenstein
Al Levy Contributions were made by: Stephen M. Paskoff
Family & Employment Learning Innovations, Nathan and
Michel Goodman, Edward Benson
The Temple Endowment Fund
In Memory of:
Given By:
Herman Rothstein: Jean & Harry Robbins, Parsons Elementary
School, Mary Sue & Holden Rigby, Sonja Holcombe, Jackie &
Miles Holcombe, Elizabeth Alterman, The Schwartz & Wolfson
Families, Betty Ann Jacobson, Gene Asher, Doris & Phillip
Bush, Dorothy Swindle, Joy Gordman, Norman Baellow
Abraham Brenner Linda & David Brenner
Robert “Bob” Rubin Louise Freedman
Golda Birstein Erika & James Schuster
Madeline Shessel Richard Kaplin
Nathan Schwartz Lee Schwartz
Ruth Blum Schlaifer Susanne & Roger Schlaifer
Alfred Finkelstein Jackie & Richard Needle
In Honor of:
The recovery of Judy Frankel Annette & Jack Rau The recovery of Beryl Weiner Given by:
Mary Louise & Sonny Sherman
Renee & Steven Haas
Nancy & John Hirsch
A Contribution was made by: Blossom E. Adeniran
Senior Transportation Fund
In Memory of:
Albert Loeb Aline Block Amelia Bloom Mike Taffel Joe Bonowitz Dorothy Oberdorfer Given By:
Franceska Roland
Joyce & Donald Block
Joyce & Donald Block
Jack Taffel
Saralyn & Gene Oberdorfer
Saralyn & Gene Oberdorfer
In Honor of:
Given by:
Margie Holland Fayne Frankel
In Memory of:
In Honor of:
Given By:
Given by:
Given By:
Erwin Zaban: Temi Kageorge, James & Marcy Solmson, Doug &
Patty Reid, Sonia Schwartz, Carolyn & Stephen Oppenheimer,
Louis Adolf Montag Jackie & Tony Montag
Laurence & Marilyn Gross, Lara & Michael Balser, Sidney &
Alvin M. Ferst, Jr. Jill & Joe Ferst
Phyllis Rodbell, Diane Stoller, Shirley & Arnold Friedman,
Erwin Zaban Barbara & Bert Levy
Charlotte Garson, Jeff & Teresa Breckenridge, Susan & Neil
Bud Weiss Barbara & Bert Levy
Gordon, Paul & Gloria Sternberg, Dale & Jimmy Glenn, Harry
Sadie Gerhardt Abrams Nancy & Hal Abrams
Heiman, Joyce & Donald Block, Barry M. Weiner, Sandra Berg,
In Honor of:
Given by:
Lisa and Alan Engel
Sue Stern Barbara & Bert Levy
Donald Gold Judy Zaban
The recovery of Hank Greenstone Barbara & Bert Levy
Jim Shamburg James & Elaine Levine
Jeroff Maxwell Bersch Barbara Bersch Newman
Adult Education Fund
Perry Kaye Brenda & Paul Raymon
In Honor of:
Given By:
Molly Green Goldberg Wendy Goldman
The bat mitzvah of Mindy Shoulberg Lara & Michael Balser
David Steinheimer Mary Steinheimer
The bat mitzvah of Amy Edelstein Lara & Michael Balser
George Macher Bobbi & Craig Wilson
Pearl Glustrom Bobbi & Craig Wilson
Community Services Fund
Bernie Lovitky Bernice Lovitky
In Memory of:
Given By:
Herbert Rothstein Margaret Shulman
Gerry Molasky Lynne Kushner
Rosalyn Rubin Jeffrey & Amy Asher
Jerry Bass Ronnie van Gelder
David Asher Jeffrey & Amy Asher
In Honor of:
Given by:
George Brandt Harry & Frances Brandt
The bar mitzvah of Aaron Kirsch Ronnie van Gelder
Grady L Henderson Mr. and Mrs. Larry Miller
The birth of Sabine Grace to Jennifer & Michael Schwartz Beatrice Gross Bauer Marilyn & Larry Gross
Ronnie van Gelder
In Honor of:
Given by:
The recovery of Elaine Hirsch Ronnie van Gelder
The Speedy Recovery of Margaret Weiller Judy Zaban
The marriage of Susan Toal & Rich Gilkey Tracy Reznik
The 40th Anniversary of Jay & Ann Davis Judy Zaban
The upcoming wedding of Elizabeth Barkan Judy Zaban
William A. Frankel Fund
Emily Dean’s Bat Mitzvah J. D. Lathbury
In Memory of:
Given By:
Devyn Edelstein Bat Mitzvah Edye Cohen
William A. Frankel Brooke & Jeff Dickerson
Recovery of Beryl Weiner Barbara & Alan Smith
In Memory of:
Given By:
In Memory of:
MAFTY Fund
The birthday of Irwin Lowenstein Roanne & Karl Victor
In Honor of:
Barbara & Henry Altman
The bar mitzvah of Aaron Kirsch The marriage of Whitney Wallenstein to Khannan Teyf The graduation of Anna Roberto Jen Lowenstein
Sick Members,
Hospital
Visits &
Your Help
Given By:
JoAnne & Stuart Finestone
Given by:
Loren & Micah Lapidus
Joyce & Sonny Shlesinger
Please note that donations listed are accurate as of our press
deadline. Some donations are made close to that deadline and will
be printed in the following month's bulletin.
If you or someone you know goes into the hospital, it is imperative that you let us
know. Federal laws pertaining to privacy have made it impossible for the hospitals to
share information about patients with us.
We want to know when anyone from our congregation is in the hospital or in
need of our care and assistance. To do this, we need your help. Please call us and let
us know about anyone who may be sick or in the hospital.
If you have any other questions about our Caring at The Temple work or pastoral
support, please contact a member of our clergy at 404.873.1731. We are always available to provide information or guidance.
activities at the temple
The Temple
Book Club
The Movie
Chaver
The Temple
Men's Club
Thursday, October 21 @ 7:30 pm
The Pigeon and a Boy
by Meir Shalev
Sunday, October 17 @ 3:00 pm
Guest Speaker:
Rabbi Rachael Bregman
Sunday, October 24 @ 10:00 am
Joey Asher, Speechworks
Please join us on Thursday, October 21, for the
next meeting of The Temple Book Club. We meet
at the Borders Book Store in Buckhead opposite
Phipps Plaza.
For October, we'll be reading The Pigeon and a
Boy by Meir Shalev. This wonderful novel weaves
two narratives, one in the present and one in the
1948 Israeli War of Independence. It won Israel's
Brenner Prize and received a starred review in
Publishers Weekly. =
This October, The Temple's Movie Chaver
will kick off an exciting program lineup with
a free wine and cheese event here at The Temple. Rabbi Rachael Bregman will speak on the
myriad spiritual influences in the world of
film. An exciting talk for film lovers and the
spiritually curious alike.
Join us in Schwartz-Goldstein Hall from
3:00 to 5:00 PM on Sunday, October 17. We
look forward to seeing you. =
The Temple
Library
The Temple Men's Club welcomes our first
guest of the year in our Speaker's Program on
Sunday, October 24th at 10:00 AM. He is Joey
Asher, the President of Speechworks. Joey will
be talking about communicating, presentation
skills and selling.
As the author of four books, including How
to Win a Pitch: The Five Fundamentals That
Will Distinguish You from the Competition,
you’ll want to hear every word that Joey has to
say. Please join us. =
Thanks to all who helped make the book sale a succcess. Your support and generosity will
allow us to maintain and increase our already sizeable collection. The library is always
open. Come in and check out a book. Members are allowed to check out books at no
charge. This is an excellent way to add to your own reading list without spending a dime.
The Temple clergy, staff & Leadership
Clergy
Staff
Officers of the Board
Rabbi Peter S. Berg
Mark R. Jacobson
Executive Director
Belinda Morris
President
Ronnie van Gelder
Director of Programming
Billy Bauman
Executive Vice President
Edye Summerfield
Director of Temple Early Learning Center
Harry Winograd
Vice President
Bradford R. Pilcher
Director of Communications
Linda Selig
Vice President
Elizabeth C. Foster
Family & Teen Educator
Lauren Grien
Secretary
Rabbi Frederick H. Reeves
Rabbi Loren Filson Lapidus
Cantor Deborah L. Numark
Rabbi Alvin M. Sugarman, Ph.D.
Emeritus
Rabbi Steven H. Rau, RJE
Director of Lifelong Learning
Rabbi Rachael M. Bregman
Open Jewish Project
Jonathan Amsler
Treasurer
The Temple contact information
Telephone: 404.873.1731
Postal Mail: 1589 Peachtree Street NE, Atlanta, GA 30309
Fax: 404.873.5529
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.the-temple.org