October 2016 = Elul 5776 – Tishrei 5777 = Volume 78/ Number 1 = established 1867 = the-temple.org

The TempleSpring 2017 marks the 150th anniversary of our beloved Temple.

Join us for an exciting year of enriching cultural events, substantive programs, fun-filled family activities, and meaningful Shabbat

experiences to engage every age and stage!On February 28, 2017, Atlanta’s Tony-Award-winning

Alliance Theatre will debut on the main stage an adap-tation of Melissa Fay Green’s The Temple Bombing. Susan Booth, artistic director of the Alliance, has contracted with the Tectonic Theater Project in New York City to write and direct this docu-drama that resonates so deeply within our Tem-ple family and the entire Atlanta community. We will have the opportunity to reflect on and review our history of promoting social justice and its meaning in the 21st century.

Harkening back to our 125th celebration, we again will gather in Symphony Hall for an evening of music by Jewish composers. On April 19, 2017, Robert Spano, conductor of the Atlanta Symphony Orches-

tra, has planned a program that will highlight the career of Leonard Bernstein. The program will conclude with a festive seated

dinner in the Taylor Lobby of the High Museum of Art.For our religious school families, we will celebrate fall

2017 with a fun-filled birthday bash—including games, surprises, and, of course, a big cake!

These events will be a source of pride in our rich his-tory and strengthen our ties within the Temple family. All Temple events scheduled throughout the year, including

Brockey-Rothschild Institute, MLK Shabbat, etc., will have a special connection to our 150th celebration. Stay tuned for

our closing celebration events in the spring of 2018.

Helping Others In The New YearBY RABBI PETER S. BERG

LIFE IS MEANT TO BE LIVED. NO EXCUSES. NO RESERVATIONS. NO HOLDING BACK. I recently heard the story about violinist Fritz Kreisler, who once came across a beautiful instrument that

he wanted to acquire. When he finally raised the money for the violin, he returned to buy it and learned that it had already been sold to a prominent collector.

Kreisler went to the new owner’s home in order to try and persuade him to sell the violin. But the collector said it was one of his prized possessions and he could not let it go. The disappointed Kreisler turned to leave, but then asked a favor. “May I play the instrument once before it is consigned to silence?”

Permission was granted and the great musician began to play. The violin sang out a quality of music so beautiful that the collector himself could only listen in wonderment. “I have no right to keep that to myself,” he said after the musician finished. “The violin is yours, Mr. Kreisler. Take it into the world and let people hear it.”

William Arthur Ward once said, “If you believe in prayer, pray; if you believe in serv-ing, serve; if you believe in giving, give.” The message of the New Year is that you and I are exquisite violins – our music is meant to be heard. Happiness is never found in excessive busyness. Rather, it is found in investing our lives in others. This year, say YES when asked for a hand. Volunteer some time for a cause you care about. Spend an hour with a lonely

friend or relative. Happiness is never about ability or inability. Happiness is about availability. Life is

meant to be lived.

Wishing you a shannah tovah u’metukah, from home to home.Rabbi Peter S. Berg

rabbi berg can be reached at: pberg@the-temple.org

Services and information inside!

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From our dedicated 150th Anniversary Committee:

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High Holy Day InformationHigh Holy Days 5777 Schedule of Worship ServicesBelow is a list of scheduled worship services for the High Holy Days. More information about our worship services can be found by visiting our website at www.the-temple.org.

R O S H H A S H A N A HEREV: Sunday, October 2

*7:00 pm High Holy Day Worship Service Sanctuary

9:00 pm High Holy Day Worship Service Sanctuary

DAY 1: Monday, October 3

*9:00 am High Holy Day Worship Service Sanctuary

9:00–10:30 am Family Worship Service (Reader) 1st–6th grades: Service with readings and music geared especially for families. Schwartz-Goldstein

9:00–11:00 am

9:00-9:30 am

9:45-10:15 am

10:30-11:00 am

Shanah Tovah Temple! Tot (Pre-reader, 0-5): Tot puppet service and free craft activities. Families decide which 30 minute service to attend. Covenant Chapel & WELC

11:30 am High Holy Day Worship Service Sanctuary

11:30 am Teen Worship Service: Exclusively for teens of bar/bat Mitzvah age and older Covenant Chapel

11:30 am Schwartz-Goldstein Hall Service: Adult oriented service with traditional and Contemporary music and readings. Schwartz-Goldstein Hall

DAY 2: Tuesday, October 4

10:30 am Second Day High Holy Day Worship Service Covenant Chapel

S H A B B A T S H U VA HFriday, October 7

6:00 pm Union Prayer Book Worship Service with Organ Sanctuary

K E V E R A V O TSunday, October 9

11:00 am

1:00 pm“The Graves of Our Ancestors”—A time to face the future with intent and purposefulness. Crest Lawn Cemetery

Arlington Memorial Park

Y O M K I P P U REREV: Tuesday, October 11

*7:00 pm Kol Nidre High Holy Day Worship Service Sanctuary

9:00 pm Kol Nidre High Holy Day Worship Service Sanctuary

DAY: Wednesday, October 12

9:00 am High Holy Day Worship Service Sanctuary

9:00–10:30 am Family Worship Service (Reader) 1st–6th grades: Service with readings and music geared especially for families. Schwartz-Goldstein

9:00–11:00 am

9:00-9:30 am

9:45-10:15 am

10:30-11:00 am

Shanah Tovah Temple! Tot (Pre-reader, 0-5): Tot puppet service and free craft activities. Families decide which 30 minute service to attend. Covenant Chapel & WELC

11:30 am* High Holy Day Worship Service Sanctuary

11:30 am Teen Worship Service: Exclusively for teens of bar/bat Mitzvah age and older Covenant Chapel

11:30 am Schwartz-Goldstein Hall Service: Adult oriented service with traditional and Contemporary music and readings. Schwartz-Goldstein Hall

3:30 pm* Afternoon, Memorial and Concluding High Holy Day Worship Services Sanctuary

* On-site childcare is offered. Please make reservations with Kara Hoffman at khoffman@the-temple.org.

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High Holy Day Food Drive & Help Unload the TruckSunday, October 16Meet At The Temple @ 12:30 PMOr… Go Directly To Midtown Assistance Center (30 Porter Place, Atlanta, GA 30308) @ 1:00 PMAs always, we continue to collect food on the High Holy Days in order to meet the critical hunger needs in our community. This expression of our unwavering commitment to social justice is a part of our proud Temple tradition. Each year, our donations stock MAC’s entire food pantry for a month, but we know we can do more. In addition to bringing food and other goods, help us unload the truck and sort and stack all of the food we collect. RSVP by emailing Mitchell Wirth at mmwemail-temple@yahoo.com or Rabbi Lydia Medwin at lmedwin@the-temple.org or by calling The Temple at 404-873-1731.

The Temple at PrideSunday, October 9 Parade begins at 12:00 PM at Civic Center MARTA **note the earlier start time**Join The Temple as we march with SOJOURN and the Jewish community at the Atlanta Pride Parade. All ages are welcome to join! You can either meet us at the parade or leave from The Temple to walk to MARTA at 11:15 PM. If you are planning to participate in the parade, please email Daniel Brennan (danatl75@hotmail.com) or Amy Sue Mann (amy-sue1117@comcast.net) so we can arrange to get you a Temple t-shirt and make sure to email you exact instructions for the parade day.

Kever Avot Services“THE GRAVES OF OUR ANCESTORS”Sunday, October 9 11:00 AM @ Crestlawn Cemetery 1:00 PM @ Arlington Memorial ParkWe are continuing our custom of Kever Avot (The Graves of Our Ancestors) for our members. This ser-vice is held on the Sunday between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, Sunday, October 9. We will offer separate services at Crestlawn Cemetery and Arlington Memorial Park. It will be a time for us to confront our own mortality, and it will help each of us face the future with serious intent and purposefulness.

Yom Kippur Study Session“WHAT’S IT ALL ABOUT? AN AT TEMPT TO MAKE SENSE OUT OF OUR LIFE JOURNEY...”Wednesday, October 12 @ 11:30 AM Rosenberg Room 32 • Rabbi Alvin M. Sugarman, Ph.D.

“THE US-ISRAEL REL ATIONSHIPS: WHAT COMES AHEAD? ”Arne Christenson - Managing Director for Policy and Politics at AIPAC Wednesday, October 12 @ 2:00 PMThis year we welcome Arne Christenson, lifelong political activist and executive expert. As the Managing Director, Christenson is responsible for leading all policy and political activities at AIPAC, including lobbying, research, political outreach, press, and AIPAC’s Jerusalem office as well as serving on AIPAC’s Senior Executive Team.

Dream forTHE 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.

For more information on the endowment campaign, please visit the-temple.org/dream or contact Mark Jacobson, Executive Director at 404-873-1731.– Rabbi Peter S. Berg

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Lifecycles&OccasionsB’nei Mitzvah

ELLA MADELYN ZEDDDaughter of John Zedd

& Cathy Zedd

OCTOBER 15

MIA BROOKE LEVINEDaughter of Billy & Julie Levine

OCTOBER 22

BEN WILCOVESon of Neil Wilcove

& Kelly Wilcove

OCTOBER 29

Our Newest Members< Jenna & Felix Angst

Lily & Remy Angst< Nadia Boguslavsky &

Mark Borodovsky< Irina Bokun & Alexey Savin

Nadia Savina< Douglas Borenstein< Stefanie & Josh Boxer< Lorie Burnett & Rob Weintraub

Phoebe & Martin Weintraub< Debbie Butterfield < Debbie Cazan & Drew Niess

Layla, Graham< John Eaves

Isaac & Keturah Eaves

< Regina Grinberg & Alexander Krater

< Jesse Itzler Lazer, Charlie, Lincoln, & Tepper Itzler

< Conrad Jacobson< Donna & Doug Kallman< Michelle & Joe Koufman< Joss & Radley Koufman< Debra & Eric Kraar

Ryann & Noah Kraar< Katie & Phillip Oliver

Sophia Oliver< Samantha & James Parks

Benjamin & Logan Parks

< Callan Phillips< Judy Pincus< Cherie & Kevin Restler

Claudia< Marissa & Sam Rosenbloom

Lucas & Marlow Rosenbloom< Alexandra & Ian Roth< Noel & David Steinfeld

Mia, Dylan, & Alexandra Steinfeld

< Beth & Albert “Scooter” Vertino Tommy & Sydney Vertino

< Esther Zells & Stan Ingber

Mazal Tov!< Guy Aire Raz & Kala Paran Marks on their marriage and to Kala’s

parents. Beth and Jeff Marks

< Eric Philipp Stahl and Lia Neu Phillips on their marriage

< Aurora Linda Mintz and Joshua Isaac Silver on their marriage

< Stefanie and Josh Boxer on the birth of their daughter, Eleanor Blake and to grandparents, Marcy & Jim Solmson and to great grandmother, Jane Zwig.

< Richard and Leah Davis on the birth of their son, Ethan Reagan and to grandparents, Ann & Jay Davis.

< Jill Krebs and John Gandy on the birth of their granddaughter, Natalie Miriam to Belinda & Andrew Richardson

< Carrie & Bradley Kay on the birth of their son, Nolan Martin and to grandparents, Jeff & Amy Asher

< Greg Kirsch has been named Georgia’s Patent Law ”Lawyer of the Year” for 2017 by the Best Lawyers in America, the leading peer-reviewed based directory of legal practitioners.

< Andrew Ryan Henke & Rachel Catherine Moldovan on their marriage.

May Their Memory Be For a BlessingOur Heartfelt Sympathy to the Families of:

< Harvey Kronitz (father of Andrew Kronitz and grandfather of Brock)

< Myra Wiedman (wife of Emanuel and mother of Lisa Yancich)

< Steve Friedman (brother of Ellen Kaplan)

< Scott Sheron (son of Charles Sheron)

< Bunny Lovitky

< Shirley Gussack (wife of Dr. Harold Gussack, mother of Gillian Gussack & mother of Pam Abrams)

< Penelope “Penny” Posel (mother of Greg Posel and grandmother of Zachary, Alexa & Carly)

< Edward Baker (brother of David Baker)

< Jack Baranovitz (father of Helen Steinheimer)

WILL ARONSONSons of Wendy Conrad

& Neal Aronson

OCTOBER 15

MATTHEW ARONSONSons of Wendy Conrad

& Neal Aronson

OCTOBER 15

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leadership &contacts

Postal Mail: 1589 Peachtree Street NE, Atlanta, GA 30309Telephone: 404.873.1731Fax: 404.873.5529Email: office@the-temple.orgWeb: the-temple.org

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@the_templeatl

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ClergyRabbi Peter S. BergRabbi Loren Filson LapidusRabbi David SpinradCantor Deborah L. HartmanRabbi Steven H. Rau, RJE, Director of Lifelong LearningRabbi Lydia Medwin, Director of Congregational Engagement & OutreachRabbi Alvin M. Sugarman, Ph.D., Emeritus

Officers of the BoardLauren Grien, PresidentJanet Lavine, Executive Vice PresidentBrooke Dickerson, Vice PresidentHank Kimmel, Vice PresidentStacy Hyken, SecretaryKent Alexander, TreasurerSpring Asher, Executive Committee Appointee Martin Maslia, Executive Committee Appointee

LeadershipMark R. Jacobson, Executive DirectorAnnetta Kornblum, Weinberg Early Learning Center Co-DirectorMindy Pincus, Weinberg Early Learning Center Co-Director

StaffAllyson Adams, Communications and Marketing CoordinatorMelinda Brackin, Accounting ManagerPete Clark, Maintenance TeamJackee Curiton, WELC Office ManagerTena Drew, Membership CoordinatorNalo Finley, Clergy Administrative AssistantLonnie Fitzgerald, Maintenance TeamElizabeth C. Foster, Family & Teen EducatorKara E. Hoffman, Education CoordinatorSummer Jacobs, Engagement AssociateLaurie Simon, Engagement Associate for Special EventsHeather McKerley, Accounting Assistant & Facilities Maintenance CoordinatorDianne Ratowsky, Administrative Assistant to Rabbi Peter S. BergJoya Schmidt, Engagement Administrative Assistant & Tour CoordinatorLt. Eddie Smith, Head of SecurityMarjorie Vaughn, TBRS Administrative Assistant Rita Zadoff, Donation & Event Coordinator

Saturday, October 1Torah Study...........................................9:00 AMChapel Shabbat Worship Service ................................ 10:30 AM

Sunday, October 2Erev Rosh Hashanah Service ...............................7:00 PM & 9:00 PM

Monday, October 3Rosh Hashanah .....................9:00 & 11:30 AM

Tuesday, October 42nd Day Rosh Hashanah................. 10:30 AM

Friday, October 7Shabbat Shuvah Worship Service w/ New Union Prayer Book ..............6:00 PMMeditation – Room 34 .......................7:00 PMThe Well ................................................8:00 PM

Saturday, October 8Torah Study...........................................9:00 AMChapel Worship Service .................. 10:30 AM

Tuesday, October 11Erev Yom Kippur – Kol Nidre ...........................7:00 PM & 9:00 PM

Wednesday, October 12Yom Kippur Day .......... 9:00 AM & 11:30 AMConcluding & Memorial Service ......3:30 PM

Friday, October 14Shabbat Worship Service....................6:00 PMMeditation – Room 34 .......................7:00 PM

Saturday, October 15Torah Study...........................................9:00 AMBat Mitzvah of Ella M. Zedd .......... 10:30 AMMincha B’nei Mitzvah of Will and Matthew Aronson ...............5:30 PM

Monday, October 17Sukkot Service ................................... 10:30 AM

Friday, October 21Shabbat Worship Service....................6:00 PMMeditation – Room 34 .......................7:00 PM

Saturday, October 22Torah Study...........................................9:00 AMBat Mitzvah of Mia B. Levine ......... 10:30 AM

Sunday, October 23Erev Simchat Torah/Consecration ............................5:45 PM

Monday, October 24Shemini-Atzeret Yizkor Service ..... 10:30 AM

Friday, October 28Shabbat Worship Service....................6:00 PMMeditation – Room 34 .......................7:00 PM

Saturday, October 29Torah Study...........................................9:00 AMBar Mitzvah of Ben N. Wilcove ..... 10:30 AM

WORSHIP SCHEDULE

for a full listing of services and other programs, visit:WWW.THE-TEMPLE.ORG

October 1 Nitzavim Deuteronomy 29:9-30:20 Isaiah 61:10-63:9

October 8 Vayelech Deuteronomy 31:1-30 Hosea 14:2-10; Micah 7:18-20; Joel 2:15-27

October 15 Haazinu Deuteronomy 32:1-52 II Samuel 22:1-51

October 22 Chol Hamoed Exodus 33:12-34:26 Ezekiel 38:18-39:7

October 29 Bereshit Genesis 1:1-6:8 Isaiah 42:5-43:11

Torah & Haftarah

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Young Professionals Programs

THE WELLFriday, October 7 @ 8:00 PMWe will see you on Friday, October 7, for The Well, our Young Profes-sional’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 Summer Jacobs (sjacobs@the-temple.org) and for questions or for more informa-tion email Rabbi Spinrad: dspinrad@the-temple.org.

Tikkun Olam & Social Justice OpportunitiesREADING RACE: STANDING AS WITNESS AND ALLYTuesday, October 25, 7-9 PMIn August and September we held gatherings for those who care deeply about racial injustice and who want to work together as Jews to create a more just society. Our first two group discussions have generated wonderful conversations. Join us for the last group discussion of this series centered on: The New Jim Crow by Michelle Alexander.

Before this discussion, participants will be required to purchase and read the book in advance. Small group discussions are led by trained lay facilitators and the evening will open and close with your clergy in the Covenant Chapel.

For more information or questions, please email Rabbi David Spin-rad: dspinrad@the-temple.org. To participate in this series, RSVP to Joya Schmidt: jschmidt@the-temple.org.

Support The Temple When You Shop at KrogerEnroll 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 bot-tom of the page to the Community Rewards section. Put your information in, then 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 swipe your 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.

The Breman Religious School & Youth Calendar

OCTOBER20162 No Religious School Erev Rosh Hashanah3 Rosh HaShanah Family Services | 9:00 AM Rosh HaShanah Tot Services | 9:00 AM/9:45 AM/10:30 AM Rosh HaShanah Teen Services | 11:30 AM4-6 No Midweek Hebrew8-9 7th Grade Trip to Whitwell, TN9 Religious School | 9:30 AM HAMSA Presentation for Teens and Parents | 9:30 AM10 Oak Grove Midweek Hebrew at The Temple11-12 No Midweek Hebrew12 Yom Kippur Family Services | 9:00 AM Yom Kippur Tot Services | 9:00 AM/9:45 AM/10:30 AM Yom Kippur Teen Services | 11:30 AM16 Religious School | 9:30 AM 2nd Grade Family Education | 9:30 AM Religious School Committee Meeting | 12:00 PM Project Tzadikim Meeting | 12:00 PM17-19 No Midweek Hebrew23 Religious School | 9:30 AM Camp Fair and URJ Camp Presentations | 9:30 AM Judith Kirschner Sunday (Jerusalem in Legos) | 10:00 AM Project Merry Mitzvah Fundraising Carnival | 12:00 PM Madrichim Meeting | 12:15 PM Simchat Torah/Consecration Service | 5:45 PM Simchat Torah/Consecration Dinner | 6:30 PM (more info below)24-26 No Midweek Hebrew30 Religious School | 9:30 AM 5th Grade Family Tree Project | 9:30 AM or 11:00 AM Project Tolerance Rehearsal | 12:00 PM31 Oak Grove Midweek Hebrew

Join us for Simchat TorahSunday, October 23 5:45 PM Service & 6:30 PM Dinner

• Our Torah Scrolls will be removed from the ark, paraded through the sanctuary, and unrolled around the room.

• Kindergarteners will be consecrated and begin their formal study of Torah.• We will read the final portion of Deuteronomy and first portion of Gen-

esis, beginning the yearly Torah cycle.

Dinner Reservation Deadline: October 18th

Cost: Adult: $15, Children ages 9-12: $10, Children ages 2-8: $8, Children under 2 are free.

RSVP on The Temple’s website or contact Elizabeth Foster at 404-873-1734.

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Guest Speaker: Ta-Nehisi CoatesWednesday, October 19 @ 6:45 PM Tickets are SOLD OUTWe are honored to welcome Ta-Nehisi (Ta-nuh-ha-see) Coates, one of the nation’s foremost think-ers about race and racial issues in America. Coates is the best-selling author of Between the World and Me and Senior Editor and National Correspondent for The Atlantic. This is a very exciting opportunity for The Temple to host such a prominent figure. Only those with tickets will be admitted.

Caring at The TempleOur Caring at The Temple program reaches out to fellow congregants during times of hardship or pastoral need, providing homemade chicken soup and chal-lah 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: Amanda Abrams, Susan Banner, Laura Geller Church, Sandy & Duane Cox, Robyn Ripps, Stanley Romanstein, Jonathan Serebin, Debbie Shelton, Harold Shum-acher, Jill Slavin, Jill Spasser, Rabbi David Spinrad, Mia Spolan, Shayna Steinfeld, Ronnie van Gelder, Jessica Landisman Williams.

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 Lydia Medwin at lmedwin@the-temple.org or 404-873-1731.

If you’ve ever wondered what it was like to receive soup from The Temple, here’s what others are saying:

Penny Posel’s family was so thrilled to get the soup & challah! Thank you so much.

Temple Family,The delicious soup and challah speeded my recovery and was a treat for my fam-ily. Thank you so much for including me in this wonderful caring program and for making me feel very special.

Temple Family,Thank you for the Challah and soup. It was delicious. Receiving them made me feel special and appreciate that I belong to a Temple full of people who care about others.Patricia Schiffman

A Day for Dementia CaregiversSunday, October 30 @ 10:00 AMYou’ve seen the movies and read the books—families everywhere are dealing with Alzheimer’s and other types of memory loss. Spouses, parents, and other relatives are getting diagnosed. If this is happening to someone close to you, we’re here to help. The Temple, in partnership with Sixty Plus Services from Piedmont Hospital, will offer resources to guide you in making important deci-sions concerning your loved one. Join Rabbi David Spinrad and Moira Keller, LCSW, with Sixty Plus Services, for this comprehensive workshop where you will learn about dementia, the community resources that you’ll need, and how to take care of yourself.

Cost: $25 includes continental breakfast, lunch, and educational materials. RSVP to Joya Schmidt at jschmidt@the-temple.org. Space is limited. Advanced registration is required.

GET CONNECTED

Engage @ The Temple

Library NewsAlthough our library has changed, you can still find books and DVDs on Judaica, customs, history, fiction, biography, art, poetry and ways to live a rich Jewish life. Come in and check out the books and DVDs any time The Temple is open.

PLEASE RETURN THE BOOKS AND DVDS YOU BORROWED BEFORE THE RENOVATION BEGAN.We need help keeping our Library collection of books and DVDs up to date. We will teach you what we learned when we became volunteers. If you are interested, call Rochelle Friedman at 770-938-4320 and leave a message. She will get back to you as soon as possible

New Temple Connect Groups Forming Today!

Temple Connect groups are one of major ways we live out our Jewish values to inspire and transform. These groups of 8-12 people meet monthly to learn something new, develop a talent or passion, or

talk about the issues most important to our daily lives. We have 45+ groups to choose from – there is literally something for everyone. If you don’t see something you like or a group is already full, you can

always become the leader of your own group! If you are interested in finding out more, contact Rabbi Lydia Medwin, Director of Engage-

ment at lmedwin@the-temple.org or call 404-873-1731.

To see a full listing of our Temple Connect groups, go to www.Temple-Connect.com or our website www.the-temple.org/getconnect/templeconnect.

To sign up for your Temple Connect group, simply go to www.Temple-Connect.com or email

Joya at jschmidt@the-temple.org with your group preference.

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Engage @ The Temple

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WALKING TOUR OF PONCE CIT Y MARKET AND LUNCH, WITH CANTOR DEBORAH HARTMAN Wednesday, October 19th @ 9:45 AMKnown as one of the most important landmarks of Old Fourth Ward,Ponce City Market has become a notable place for the Atlanta community to meet, eat, shop and play. Learn all about the history of Ponce City Market with an educational walking tour.

This guided tour will take you through Ponce City Market where you will get a behind-the-scenes look at historic spaces inside the building not often seen by the public. Make sure to wear comfortable shoes.

Cost: $25/pp. Bus departs from The Temple at 10:00am. Please arrive no later than 9:45am. To RSVP contact Joya Schmidt at jschmidt@the-temple.org or 404-873-1731. For any further questions contact Summer Jacobs at sjacobs@the-temple.org.

Age & Stage Events

Interfaith ProgramsCOOKING AND SERVING DINNER FOR THE ZABAN PARADIES CENTERTuesday, November 1 and Wednesday, November 2 in the eveningTuesday evening we will cook in The Temple kitchen and share conversations over our own dinner. Wednesday evening we will serve and share dinner with the residents of the Zaban Paradies Center.

Please RSVP by Tuesday, October 25, to Martin Maslia at mmasliagrs@gmail.com.

Find your Tribe EventSunday, October 30 • 9:30-11:00 AMDo you want to know more about our Temple’s small groups? Are you searching for the perfect Temple Connect group to join? Come on Sunday morning, October 30th, for the matching event that will set you up for a wonderful year of community and friends. Check out all the groups, meet their leaders, and find a group that inspires you. Religious school families should check out the Find Your Tribe event as they walk in for Sunday School; others should avoid the Sunday traf-fic by coming at 10:00 am instead of 9:30 am.

age & stage

4 A few members of the Kulanu Age & Stage group got together at the Decatur Blues & BBQ festival in August!

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Rabbis’ Discretionary FundsIn Memory of:Edward BakerDr. Herbert Shessel

Herman BoazGeorge & Barbara Greenblat

Sophie BoazGeorge & Barbara Greenblat

Hirsh BresslerSandra & Gary Silver

Helen FrushtickJoycia C. Ricks

Shirley GussackVirginia HeinLinda Klein

Fannie Schwartz HermanShirley Wender

Betty JacobsonEmilie & Joe Haas

Beloved mother, Ollie LewisMary Ann Lewis

Beloved mother, Bunny LovitkyEllen & Martin Domnitch & family

Shirley PerchikJerry Perchik

Rosetta SchlackmanJudith & Robert Freeman

Terry SegallJoan & Donald Brown

Scott SheronJoan & Donald BrownSandra & Gary Silver

Richard SternHelen M. RegensteinSandy & Gary Silver

Leonard WaitsmanJudge & Mrs. Rick WaitsmanIn Honor of:Our daughter, Elizabeth’s Bat MitzvahDana & Greg Averbuch

Berit Milah of Sam BarnettJanet Lefkowitz

Our weddingEric & Marie Bodin

Birthday of Miriam BotnickNancy G. Abrams

Naming of our son, Ethan Reagan DavisLeah & Richard Davis

Birthday of Fayne FrankelNancy G. Abrams

Birthday of Lainy GoldsteinNancy G. Abrams

Our son, Phoenix’s Bar MitzvahNatalie & George Greene

Recovery of Elice HavertyNancy G. Abrams

Naming of our daughter, ElianaMatthew& Kathleeen Kahl

Our daughter, Lily’s Bat MitzvahMichael & Nancy Kozoil

Naming of my daughter, Soni GraceEsther F. Lippman

Keith NashNancy & Michael Koziol

In Appreciation of Rabbi Alvin M. SugarmanCandy & Steve Berman

Rabbi Alvin M. SugarmanMary Ann Lewis

Loretta ShapiroMichael & Nancy Koziol

Naming of Asher Franklin WattenmakerThe Wattenmaker Family

Recovery of Jackie WolfNancy G. AbramsJoan & Donald Brown

Recovery of Jane ZwigNancy Abrams

Cantor’s Discretionary FundIn Memory of:Jean Aronstam CohenHerbert CohenIn Honor of:Birth of Cantor Hartman’s granddaughter, Nora Ann BenardotJulie & Steven Rau

Loretta ShapiroNancy & Michael Koziol

Keith NashNancy & Michael Koziol

Our daughter, Lily’s Bat MitzvahNancy & Michael Koziol

Our son, Phoenix Greene’s Bar MitzvahNatalie & George Greene

Caroline’s namingErica & Brent Pease

Adult Education FundIn Honor of:Birthday of Fayne FrankelNancy & John Hirsch

Arthur Light Memorial FundIn Memory of:Selma SingerPaula & Stuart Light

Arthur Scharff Memorial Fund:In Memory of:Mity ScharffMerrill & Michael SternKathy & David RubensteinLaura Gillett

Community Services FundIn Memory of:Dorothy OberdorferSaralyn & Gene Oberdorfer

Joe BonowitzSaralyn & Gene Oberdorfer

Andrew GellerNancy Geller

Henry WirthMitchell WirthIn Honor of:Elizabeth AverbuchMelanie & Allan Nelkin

Deborah Finestone Garden Beautification FundIn Memory of:Terry SegallStuart Finestone

Esther Bleich Scholarship FundIn Memory of:Evelyn GreeneNatalie & George GreeneIn Honor of:Arnold DobranDianne Ratowsky

Haskell Boyter Memorial Music FundIn Memory of:Myra WiedmanSusan & Alan Proctor

Holland Youth Library FundIn Memory of:Bernice “Bunny” LovitkyEllen & Jack HollandIn Honor of:Birth of Asher Franklin WattenmakerLoretta & Hyman Shapiro

Judith L. Kirschner FundIn Memory of:Carol KelleyCarole Kirschner

Lowenstein Youth Scholarship FundIn Honor of:Speedy recovery of Jackie WolfJoel & Irwin Lowenstein

Speedy recovery of Elice HavertyJoel & Irwin Lowenstein

Birthday of Miriam BotnickJoel & Irwin Lowenstein

Marion & Bert Sobelson Family FundIn Memory of:Joseph G. BlonsteinShirley Borenstein

Jackie & Tony Montag 50th Anniversary FundIn Memory of:Louis Adolf MontagJackie & Tony Montag

Pike Family Organ FundIn Honor of:Larry PikeBeatrice Gotthelf &

William Gotthelf

Senior Transportation FundIn Memory of:Sylvia JurofskyElaine J. Friedman

Irving AdisRonnie van Gelder

Contributions of Support

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Myra WiedmanRonnie van Gelder

Fannie & Edward GoldbergSeena GoldbergIn Honor of:Speedy recovery of Elice HavertySue & Mike Tancill

Speedy recovery of John HirschSue & Mike Tancill

Speedy recovery of Karen PazSue & Mike Tancill

Speedy recovery of Jackie WolfSue & Mike Tancill

Birthday of Ruth ShacterRonnie van Gelder

Birth of Ruth Shacter’s great granddaughter, Soni Grace LippmanRonnie van Gelder

Birth of Cantor Hartman’s granddaughter, Nora Ann BenardotRonnie van Gelder

Sonia’s Playground FundIn Memory of:Helen Miles CohenSonia SchwartzIn Honor of:Anniversary of Dulcy & Jerry RosenbergJoyce & Jay Schwartz

Birthday of Cathy KuranoffJoyce & Jay Schwartz

Speedy recovery of Laura DinermanJoyce & Jay Schwartz

Temple Breman Religious School FundIn Honor of:Community Event in Candler ParkWilliam Eiselstein &

Andrew Greene

Doug HertzJames Breman

Temple Endowment FundIn Memory of:Seymour WeinerMarc Weinberg

Harry LusherShirley Finck

Amelia Bishop BloomJoyce & Donald Block

Aline Joseph BlockJoyce & Donald Block

John H. HeymanRuth Heyman

Mity ScharffJennifer Glazer Malkin

& Michele Glazer HirschHilary & Stuart Nelson

Richard TuremGwyn Gordon

Ann CohenSandy & Duane Cox

Dr. Luba Lucy FeinerDr. Clifford Feiner & Family

Sharon KaufmanJoan Kaufman

Shirley GussackThe Temple Board of TrusteesBarbara & Hank Kimmel

Harvey KronitzThe Temple Board of Trustees

Steven FriedmanThe Temple Board of Trustees

Myra WiedmanThe Temple Board of TrusteesWilliam GloverBarbara & Leonard BockHelen & Irving LipskeyDr. James Hodnett

Penelope “Penny” PoselThe Temple Board of TrusteesIn Honor of:Birth of Asher Franklin WattenmakerStacy & Ed Hyken, Kathleen &

Matthew Kahl

Birthday of Shirley WenderMarilyn & Josh Shubin

Prayers for Carole KayBarbara & Hank Kimmel

Speedy recovery of Simone NehmanBillie Guthman

Speedy recovery of Elice HavertyBillie Guthman

Birthday of Lainy GoldsteinBillie Guthman

Birthday of Fayne FrankelBillie Guthman

Donations: Michael WolfTwyla Rouse

Temple Library FundIn Memory of:

Edwin SlavinJill & Douglas Slavin

Weinberg Early Learning Center FundIn Memory of:

Penelope “Penny” PoselJennifer Sender

William A. Frankel Memorial FundIn Memory of:

William Abraham FrankelBrooke, Jeff, Jack &

Elizabeth Dickerson

Zaban-Paradies CenterIn Memory of:

Gary M. AllumsSusan Shapiro

Mark BarvinMaxine Spohn

Mickey BenamyAmie & Ira Herbert

Hirsch BresslerFayne Frankel, Dale Shields

Eric DinermanLaura & Marshall Dinermans

Steve FriedmanRachel & Leo Tucker

Leon GoldbergBarbara & James Goldberg

Phil GoodmanMichel Goodman

Carroll JacobLeslie & Seth Price

Elizabeth JoinerBarbara & James Goldberg

Bunny LovitkyEllen & Martin DomnitchFayne FrankelEydie & Steven KooninDianne RatowskyMarilyn & Josh ShubinJoan Solomon

George MacherBobbi & Craig Wilson

Allen MillerMartha & Larry Miller

Albert PfeiferMichel Goodman

David S. ShapiroSusan Shapiro

Howard StahlmanJulie Stahlman

Margie SteinerFayne Frankel

Dick SternGay & Lyons JoelIn honor of:50th anniversary of Carol & Larry CooperEtta Raye Hirsch

Birth of son of Leah & Richard DavisLinda Davis

Speedy recovery of Laura DinermanThe Oldie Goldies

Birth of Asher Franklin WattenmakerDianne RatowskyDonations:Anonymous (2)Phyllis & Eliot Arnovitz

Philanthropic Fund

We appreciate all donations and 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 WWW.THE-TEMPLE.ORG

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