The hardest of Questions

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

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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

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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

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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

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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:

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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