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also inside…Blood DriveMini Shabbat Welcoming Elijah… and more!

March 2019Adar I- Adar II 5779v. 80 | no. 7

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Aloha EstherPURIM

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P U R I M 2 0 1 9 !

SCHEDULE: MARCH 2019 FRIDAY, MARCH 16:00 PM Shabbat Worship Service featuring the Organ7:00 PM Meditation – Room 34

SATURDAY, MARCH 29:00 AM Torah Study10:30 AM Bat Mitzvah of Harper Joyce

FRIDAY, MARCH 86:00 PM Shabbat Worship featuring our House Band7:00 PM Meditation – Room 328:00 PM The Well

SATURDAY, MARCH 99:00 AM Torah Study9:30 AM Mini Shabbat10:30 AM Shabbat Morning Worship Service in the Chapel

FRIDAY, MARCH 156:00 PM Shabbat Worship Service7:00 PM Meditation – Room 34

SATURDAY, MARCH 169:00 AM Torah Study10:30 AM Bat Mitzvah of Hannah Strohl

FRIDAY, MARCH 226:00 PM Shabbat Worship Service featuring our House Band7:00 PM Meditation – Room 34

SATURDAY, MARCH 239:00 AM Torah Study10:30 AM Bat Mitzvah of Alexis Gotlieb

FRIDAY, MARCH 296:00 PM Shabbat Worship Service7:00 PM Meditation – Room 34

SATURDAY, MARCH 30 9:00 AM Torah Study10:30 AM Bar Mitzvah of Gavin Citron

TORAH&HAFTARAH:MARCH 2Exdous 35:1-38:30, 30:11-16; II Kings 12:5-16

MARCH 9Exodus 38:21-40:38; I Kings 7:51-8:21

MARCH 16Leviticus 1:1-5:26; I Samuel 15:2-34

MARCH 23Leviticus 6:1-8:36; Jeremiah 7:21-8:3, 9:22-23

MARCH 30Leviticus 9:1-11:47; Numbers 19:1-22; Ezekiel 36:22-36

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ClergyRabbi Peter S. Berg, Lynne & Howard Halpern Senior Rabbinic Chair Rabbi Loren Filson LapidusRabbi Samuel C. KayeCantor 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 BoardJanet Lavine, PresidentKent Alexander, Executive Vice PresidentStacy Hyken, Vice PresidentLouis Lettes, Vice PresidentEric Vayle, SecretaryJeff Belkin, TreasurerJanet Dortch, Executive Committee Appointee Martin Maslia, Executive Committee Appointee Billy Bauman, Lynne and Howard Halpern Endowment Fund Board Chair

LeadershipMark R. Jacobson, Executive DirectorAnnetta Kornblum, Weinberg Early Learning Center Director

StaffKatie Bass, Communications and Marketing CoordinatorMelinda Brackin, Accounting ManagerJudy Cole, PianistAmy Cox, Accounting AssistantTena Drew, Membership CoordinatorLonnie Fitzgerald, Maintenance TeamElizabeth C. Foster, Family & Teen EducatorNalo Grant, Clergy Administrative AssistantSummer Jacobs, Engagement CoordinatorRenaldo Lockwood, Maintenance TeamHeather McKerley, Accounting Assistant & Facilities Maintenance CoordinatorJacqueline Morris, Education and Engagement AssociateDianne Ratowsky, Administrative Assistant to Rabbi Peter S. BergJoya Schmidt, Engagement Administrative Assistant & Tour CoordinatorAdele Sheftel, WELC Administrative AssistantSarah Shinsky, Weinberg Early Learning Center Assistant DirectorLaurie Simon, Engagement Coordinator for Special EventsBethany Smith, Youth Education Coordinator Captain Eddie Smith, Head of SecurityMarjorie Vaughn, TBRS Administrative Assistant Rita Zadoff, Donation & Event Coordinator

LEADERSHIP&STAFF

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AS the temperatures warm and the buds appear on the trees, we start to anticipate the next Jewish holiday: Purim. Here at The Temple, Purim is an entire weekend, where we have our adults-

only Purim shpiel and cocktail party on Saturday, March 16, and then a Purim shpiel performed by our religious school students and a family-friendly Purim carnival on Sunday, March 17. While some of you may know some of what goes on behind the scenes for our adults-only Purim shpiel, I want to give you a little insight as to how and why we get to that performance each year.

But first, an admission: Purim is actually one of my least-favorite holidays. As a child, I didn’t really like costumes, acting silly, carnival games, wearing face paint, and eating hamantaschen…and it was not until I was a student rabbi and thus responsible for Purim revelry at a congregation that I realized that as long as it was in my job description, I could get past my dread and discomfort. Now I have the dubious honor of being the director of The Temple’s adult Purim shpiel. This actually started in 2010, when I was pregnant with my first child and watching Glee, the TV show about a high school glee club. Realizing that the Purim story could be easily told through this show, and realizing this was my only opportunity to appear as a pregnant cheerleader, I wrote an original Purim shpiel that was performed by your clergy and staff team in 2011. The reviews were positive, our team had a great time, and like the Maccabees in the Chanukah story, we thought it was worth repeating every year. In 2012, we told the Purim story during Shabbat services in the style of The Voice and The Real Housewives of Shushan County in 2013. But then, in 2014, everything changed when Purim landed on a Saturday night…so we got Purim Night Live! An Adults-Only Purim shpiel in the style of Saturday Night Live. Since then, we have maintained the tradition of an adults-only Purim shpiel, followed by a family-friendly Sunday morning experience.

Why adults-only? Well, if you go back to read the story of Esther, you’ll find that the Purim story is actually rated “R.” Themes of palace intrigue, antisemitism, misogyny, sex, and murder are woven together into a story of Jewish survival that does not explicitly mention God. Instead, the ancient rabbis teach, we are supposed to understand that God is hidden (hester) like Esther, the heroine of the story, hides her Jewish identity until she is required to risk her life to save her people. In an age of #metoo and rising antisemitism, one could question whether we should be celebrating the complicated Purim story at all. The answer is that we celebrate Purim, but we are also mindful of the balance of festivity and education. By having a space that is set apart for adults, we can push the boundaries of telling the story in a way that does not shy away from some of the mature themes and the challenges they present.

This year’s adult shpiel is “Jewflix,” telling the Purim story through parodies of popular shows such as The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, The Good Place, and others. Just as television and movies can entertain, challenge, educate, and inspire us, it is our hope that “Jewflix” will do the same for the adults with the Purim story. We will that we are commanded to laugh and let loose for one day, but we are responsible every day to combat antisemitism, misogyny, and xenophobia.

Our Purim celebrations acknowledge that everything is topsy-turvy: we wear costumes that hide our true identities, we make merry with food and drink, we act silly and tell the story in humorous ways. For the kids, we focus on Mordechai and Esther who proudly defended their Judaism. For the adults, we can highlight some of the more complicated and mature themes as well. But amidst all of it at any age we are reminded of the resilience of the Jewish people, God’s enduring presence in our world, and our responsibility to act with courage and strength against the forces of hate.

I hope to see you for some of the Purim festivities, and pray that when the costumes are put away, the hamantaschen crumbs are vacuumed, and the graggers silenced…we all continue to work together for a peaceful and more loving world. Chag Purim Sameach!

From the Purim Shpiel Director’s Chair…

Rabbi Loren Filson Lapidus

FROM THE STUDY OF RABBI LOREN FILSON LAPIDUS About Rabbi Loren Filson Lapidus: Rabbi Loren Filson Lapidus joined the The Temple in 2008 and currently serves as Associate Rabbi. She was ordained at Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion, and also has a Master of Arts in Hebrew Letters and a Master of Education in Administration.Here at The Temple, Rabbi Lapidus brings her experiences as the child of an interfaith family and a parent of young children to to help people of all backgrounds to feel more welcome and involved in the congregation.Rabbi Lapidus is married to Rabbi Micah Lapidus, the Director of Judaic and Hebrew Studies at The Alfred and Adele Davis Academy. They have two children, Hadara and Caleb.

Connect with Rabbi Loren Filson Lapidus:

llapidus@the-temple.org 404.873.1731 x1141 @lorenlapidus

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MARCH 2

Harper Olivia Joyce Daughter of Stephen

& Monique Joyce

MARCH 16

Hannah Lee StrohlDaughter of Adrienne

& Nathaniel Strohl

MARCH 23

Alexis Lynn Gotlieb Daughter of Ryan & Marci Gotlieb

MARCH 30

Gavin Oliver Citron Son of Deborah Osterneck

Citron & Jeremy Citron

B’NEI MITZVAH

MAY THEIR MEMORY BE FOR A BLESSINGOur Heartfelt Sympathy to the Families of:

Eilene Cummins (Sister of Gail Ripans & aunt of Holly Witten)

Sally Nemo (daughter of Bob & Carol Nemo)

Laurence Gross (husband of Marilyn Gross)

Lina Baruchel Shana (great-aunt of Taylor Baruchel)

Esther Amato (aunt of Leonore Soriano)

Arnold Freedman (father of Wayne Freedman)

NEW&RETURNING MEMBERSStephanie & Marshall Abes

Wayne & Nancy Freedman

Spencer Horowitz

Meriden & Ethan Lewis • Juliette Lewis

Eleanora Lipton

Danielle Pavliv & Josh McCrain

Henning Stein

Ashley & Brian Brodkin • Leon & Isaac Brodkin

Susan Levy

MAZAL TOV!Have good news to share? Please email Katie Bass at kbass@the-temple.org.

Rabbi Peter S. Berg on being awarded: 2019 Most Notable Georgians by Georgia Trend Magazine and one of 2019 Atlanta’s Most Powerful Leaders by Atlanta Magazine

Marriage of Rebecca Lauren Azeff & David Franklin Wilder and to David’s parents, Jennifer and Michael Wilder and to David’s grandparents, Renee’ and Leo Kaufman

Regina Mincberg and Taylor Bennett on the birth of their daughter,

Birth of Jacob Alexander Brekke to Lauren and Zander Brekke and to great-grandparents, Esther and Stanley Rawn and to grandparents, Marcia & Mark Miller

Birth of Peyton Jagger Merlin to Adam & Meghan and to big brother and sister, Sutton & Ellin.

Karen Botnick Paz being honored as a Power of One by the Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta

Amie Herbert and Michelle Rosenberg for being honored by Amy’s Holiday Party

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WELC CORNER

The Breman Religious School & Youth CalendarMarch 3Religious School @ 9:30am

March 4-6No Midweek Hebrew

March 10Religious School @ 9:30am

March 17Religious School @ 9:30am Sheer Kef Performance @ 10:00am & 10:45amPreK Early Dismissal @ 11:00amEarly Dismissal for KG-10th Grade @ 11:30am

March 22-235th & 6th Grade Trip

March 24Religious School @ 9:30am7th Grade Family Meeting @ 9:45am3rd Grade Model Seder @ 11:00am9th Grade Family Meeting @ 11:15am

March 31Religious School @ 9:30am

5th & 6th Grade Overnight TripMarch 22-23• Celebrate Shabbat together• Spend the night at URJ Camp Coleman• 5th Grade: Team building games and ropes course, free time with friends, and more• 6th Grade: Mitzvah Project and off-camp fun

To RSVP or for questions: Contact Elizabeth Foster (efoster@the-temple.org) or Bethany Smith (bsmith@the-temple.org).

Wild Times at WELC!The Chattahoochee Nature Center visited WELC! The kids learned about the great outdoors and all the wonderful things found in nature. The highlight was getting to meet a live turtle—Ask the kids if they remember how to tell if a turtle is a boy or a girl! Next month, our 3’s and preK students are going to see Three Little Birds at the Synchronicity Theatre—right next door! Special thanks to our WELC Assistant Director, Sarah Shinsky for coordinating this, and many other, enrichment activities for our kids!

TAMID Monday Night Elective Talmud for the Beginner Mondays, March 4, 11, 18, 25 • 7:00-7:55pm • Instructor: Rabbi Sam KayeJoin Rabbi Kaye for a deep dive into Massechet Shabbat, a section of the Babylonian Talmud. Learners of all levels and experiences welcome as together we will explore the thought process, stories, and logic of the Amoraim, the Babylonian sages who constructed the Talmud. Discover the Talmud’s origins and expand your familiarity with one of Judaism’s core texts. Materials provided with English translations.

TAMID & MeltonExperience the Joy of Learning

Aloha EstherSunday, March 17

10:00am and 10:45am: Spiel performed by Sheer Kef

(TBRS Youth Performers)11:00am:

Entrance to Carnival for Tots11:30am:

Early Dismissal for RS, Carnival Open to All

Fun for everyone!

Tons of Games, Food, Prizes,

Moon bounce.

Purchase tickets before March 12 and skip the lines! www.the-temple.org/purim

PURIM 2019!

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Temple Sages – Mornings with BobBob served as a reporter, producer, and news executive for CBS News where he worked with Walter Cronkite, Dan Rather, Diane Sawyer and other important figures in broadcast journalism. He was nominated for a national Emmy award for his reporting in Central America. He later served as managing editor of CNN’s special projects documentary unit in Atlanta. As an independent documentary producer he produced a feature length documentary about the life of Ronald Reagan for MGM and Turner Broadcasting and award winning documentary projects for PBS’s News Hour, Entertainment Tonight and National Public Radio.

Israel At 70—Public Perceptions In The Media Age6 weeks: Wednesdays, March 6–April 10, 2019 10:30am–12:00pm • Cost: $49An examination of how public perceptions in both Israel and the United States over the past seventy years have shaped our understanding of a series of important Israeli historical events in a modern era dominated by feature film entertainment, historical documentary production and television.

RSVP to Joya Schmidt at jschmidt@the-temple.org or 404-873-1731. Questions? Contact Summer Jacobs at sjacobs@the-temple.org or 404-873-1731.

Leven Jewish Identity Institute upcoming programsFor more information or to register, see www.the-temple.org/interfaith or contact Rabbi Lapidus (llapidus@the-temple.org) or Brian Weiss (brianweissmedia@gmail.com).

Beineinu (The Two of Us): The Temple’s Marriage RetreatMarch 1-2 at Chateau ElanFacilitated by Rabbis Loren and Micah Lapidus and Rabbis Lydia and Dan Medwin, this marriage retreat gives an opportunity to relax and reconnect as a couple, and also to meet other couples from The Temple. Every year, participants leave with new friends and ways to participate in the community. This retreat is primarily designed for those in their first 7 years of marriage. Through the generosity of the Leven Family Jewish Identity Institute, there is a significant discount for the retreat and an additional subsidy for interfaith couples. For more information or to register, please go to www.the-temple.org/marriageretreat or contact Rabbi Lapidus.

Trading (Holy) Spaces Join us for this unique interfaith initiative between The Temple and First Presbyterian Church. Throughout 2019 members of both congregations will have four opportunities to experience firsthand the worship and ministry of their Midtown neighbors. Each gathering will be followed by a time of guided reflection and open Q&A over a shared meal or coffee. All are welcome. Cost: $50/person. For more information and to sign up, email Joya Schmidt at jschmidt@the-temple.org.

Gathering #3 – Ash Wednesday ServiceWednesday, March 6 • 6:30-9:00pm • First Presbyterian ChurchHave you ever wondered what Ash Wednesday was all about? Join us for this third session in our series to experience the ways that our neighbors at First Presbyterian Church celebrate this central Christian holiday, and then stay after for coffee and desserts with our FPC friends who will answer all of our questions. It is an interfaith evening you will not want to miss! RSVP to Joya at jschmidt@the-temple.org.

Gathering #4 – Shabbat Torah StudySaturday, March 23 • 9:00-11:00am • The TempleOur Trading (Holy) Spaces series concludes back home here at The Temple as we invite our First Presbyterian Church neighbors to experience the thrill and debate of our Torah study class. Just because we read some of the same texts does not mean we read it the same way. Join us to learn a little Torah and share about our different learning styles as we explore this type of holy space together. RSVP to Joya at jschmidt@the-temple.org.

We’re Collecting Things!Don’t know what to do with those empty plastic medicine bottles? We do!MedShare, a Mitzvah Day Agency, collects surplus medical supplies and used equipment from U.S. hospitals and manufacturers and sends them to hospitals and clinics in third world countries. Peel or soak off the label and bring the bottles to The Temple. A collection box will be in the motor lobby.

TEMPLE SAGESMORNINGS WITH BOB

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The WellFriday, March 8 @ 8 PMThe Well has grown a lot in the last 6 months, and we’re going to grow again this year. If you haven’t been recently we hope that on March 8, at 8pm, you’ll try it anew. To RSVP or if this is your first time at The Well, please email Summer Jacobs: sjacobs@the-temple.org.

Well DoneAt the Well we’ve been asking you to come with spirit and leave with soul. Now we want you to come hungry too! A renaissance of Jewish cookbooks, restaurants, and food programs has shown us that Jewish cuisine doesn’t have to be just matzah ball soup or hummus. Food tells the story of a people, and Well Done is our hope of sharing that story with you. On March 8th join us at Temple at 6:30pm to learn to make a unique Jewish meal. Then wash it down with a custom cocktail. Help us make these incredible dishes and then share them with your friends at The Well’s Shabbat service! To save your spot in the Kitchen, please be in touch with Rabbi Kaye:skaye@the-temple.org.

Mini ShabbatSaturday, March 9 • 9:30am: Service 10:00am: Bagels and Coffee • 10:30am: PlaytimeJoin us on Saturday, March 9th at 9:30 AM as our puppet friends celebrate Esther and the story of Purim. Feel free to try out your Purim costumes early during this awesome Shabbat! We begin in Covenant Chapel with our puppets, clergy, and friends for prayers and guitar music. Then, we move to the Motor Lobby for bagels, juice and coffee, followed by playtime on Sonia’s Playground outside (weather permitting) or WELC indoor playground. Please dress casually. There is no fee or RSVP required. Questions? As always, please contact Rabbi Lydia Medwin (lmedwin@the-temple.org).

Songs, stories, bagels, coffee & friends? An unbeatable Shabbat combination. We can’t wait to see you there!

Blood Drive at The Temple Sunday, March 10 • 10:00am-12:00pm • Schwartz-Goldstein BSaving a life is the greatest mitzvah in Judaism. One very direct way to do so is by donating your blood. If you are able, please consider a blood donation on Sunday morning, March 18th during religious school. You’ll get a cookie and the satisfaction of knowing that YOU saved a life.

The Temple’s New Member Kahal goes to Atlanta Community Food BankSunday, March 17 • 1:00-4:00 pmProduct Rescue Center: 732 Joseph E. Lowery Blvd NW, Atlanta, GA 30318Calling all new Temple members! Join the rest of our Temple family for this day of action as we help out the hungry in our very own community. Hunger and food insecurity plagues millions of people around the US and Atlanta is not immune. The Atlanta Community Food Bank is here to help them, and they need OUR HELP! Come be a part of The Temple’s historic legacy of service and compassion. Children welcome ages 8 and up. Wear comfortable clothes and get ready to restock the warehouse and meet some new friends along the way!

SAVE THESE DATES!

Sandwich Salon—Added Touch Catering, founder Sandra BankTuesday, April 9 • 11:45am-1:15pmRSVP to Joya Schmidt at jschmidt@the-temple.org.

Welcoming Elijah— A Relational Passover ExperienceFriday, April 19 Visit www.the-temple.org/form/welcomingelijah2019 for more information or to RSVP.

Saturday, March 16 • The Temple Clergy and Staff take on the best of the small screen...in a BIG way! This evening is for adults only and childcare is available for $5/child. There is no cost to attend the cocktail party and shpiel, but RSVPs help us plan.

Please RSVP by March 7 at www.the-temple.org/purim

A D U L T P U R I M S P I E L :

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Zaban Paradies CenterZaban Paradies Center (ZPC) is proud to introduce our new Behavior Health Specialist, Dr. Michael A. Jones who joined ZPC in September 2018. He volunteered at ZPC as a life skills training facilitator for the 2017-2018 class of residents. In addition to being a Certified Life Coach, Michael holds a Doctorate in Ministry with a concentration in Church Administration. He is currently pursuing a second Doctorate in Biblical Leadership. Michael has served the Metro-Atlanta community in many areas, such as Georgia Parole Board as a trainer for re-entry to ex-offenders. He has also partnered with Goodwill hosting Job Fairs. Having served both Gwinnett and Fulton counties as a Reserve Deputy Sheriff, he became a chaplain with the Atlanta Police Dept. In addition to being the pastor and founder of Living Life Worship Center, Dr. Jones has specialized in working with those that are broken coaching them to recovery. His recognitions have included the Congressional Black Caucus.

ZPC serves a unique need in the Metro Atlanta area and seek to improve the mental, physical, behavioral, and financial well-being of Homeless Couples. Our population is vulnerable and ‘at risk’ because they are homeless. The residents of ZPC are often homeless due to several factors, including mental, physical, and/or behavioral health issues. The Mental Health Initiative (MHI) was started in 2014 after an analysis of our records of ZPC’s residents from 2009-2013 showed approximately 40%-50% of these individuals suffer from multiple mental health problems. The primary objective of the MHI is to help residents identified with Mental and Behavioral Health conditions to manage these conditions so they can acquire the skills to secure and maintain employment and permanent housing and achieve self-sufficiency.

Dr. Jones currently serves as the Intake Coordinator for ZPC and provides mental health screening for each of the residents. Then, in close coordination with Dr. Karyn Woods, the Director of Operations, and Marc Green, the Director of Programs, Dr. Jones provides Case Management and Individualized Service Plans to each of our residents. Together our highly trained staff provide individualized life skills education and psycho-educational groups that increase residents’ ability to manage finances, communication, health and wellness, relationships, behavioral health, and stress. Groups led by coaches recruited from among ZPC’s social service partner agencies, volunteers, and professional facilitators are provided four evenings per week. ZPC’s staff effectively collaborate to make referrals to outside agencies and coordinate procedures for managing individuals from intake through discharge from the program.

The purpose of the Mental Health Initiative is to improve the percentage of residents who enroll in ZPC who gain employment and permanent housing during their enrollment. It is part of our mission to help Couples experiencing homelessness in the Metro Atlanta area become stable and independent.

The Staff and Board of Directors for Zaban Paradies Center really appreciate the continued financial support of our program and the volunteers who provide lunch and dinner to our residents. Also, we are very grateful for the generous donations of coats and clothing that have been very helpful to our residents during this season of cold weather. Please make sure you mark your calendars to join us for our 2018-2019 Graduation Ceremony scheduled for April 1st at 7:30 pm in the Schwartz Goldstein Hall.

Muslim-Jewish RelationsThe mission of the Muslim-Jewish Relations Group of the Rothschild Social Justice Institute (RSJI) belies the complicated nature of our eponymous title. What distinguishes this small group from the other small groups of the RSJI is that it is not looking to address a defined issue or resolve a particular social injustice. Our goal is in building bridges between The Temple and our neighboring Muslim communities. And this begins with education in all of its forms.

We have twice sponsored tables at the Islamic Speakers Bureau Change Makers Awards Gala; one of these honoring Arthur Blank and both having prayers led by our clergy. We have attended Iftar (the Ramadan break-fast) at the home of Soumaya and Mohamed Khalifa. We have co-hosted with the Islamic Speakers Bureau and the Roswell Community Masjid a four-session course entitled “Jews and Muslims: Intimate Strangers,” and we’ve offered a crash-course, Islam 101. Each of these events was well-attended and offered the members or our communities an opportunity to meet, discuss, learn, and get to know one another.

These are the key driving forces at this time: establish and maintain meaningful relationships with our Muslim neighbors and engage in mutual educational opportunities. This familiarity leads to amity, and this amity leads to mutual respect and commitment. From this place of commonality, we have stood with our Muslim neighbors when the Newton County Commission barred Al Maad Al Islami from building a new mosque. Our Muslim neighbors stood with us in the wake of the Tree of Life massacre, offering to provide additional security during our vigil and Shabbat services.

Our next major event is a Muslim-Jewish Seder, which will be held at The Temple on April 15th. Be sure to mark this on your calendars and join us as we introduce our Muslim neighbors to our own journey from slavery and explore, as we do every year, how this is the impetus of our march for social justice in all of its forms. What better way to celebrate our exodus than building bridges of friendship and understanding! RSVP: www.the-temple.org/event/muslim-jewish-seder.html

Women’s Health in Georgia Teach-InMarch 19, 2019 • 6:30-8:30pm • Schwartz Goldstein Hall CDid you know that women in our state are more likely to die in childbirth than they are in the country of Uzbekistan? Did you know that access to almost all family-planning options in Georgia is vanishing? The Rothschild Social Justice Institute Women’s Rights Group invites you to a Women’s Health in Georgia Teach-In, where we will take lessons from past Women’s movements and apply them to taking action in the present. Round table discussion and Q&A panel will center on Women’s health, with a special focus on maternal mortality and access to family planning. You will learn about the issues from fellow Temple members and from an esteemed panel of guests, and together we will learn how to turn knowledge into action to support Women’s health and lives in Georgia!

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Annual College OutreachSign up your student again!Do you have a college-age student, a child at college, on a gap year, or pursuing other paths? The Temple would like to reach out, send holiday greetings and gifts, and remind them that they are still part of our Temple family, wherever that may be! Please send us your student’s new mailing address for this year so we can continue to be a part of their life. Contact Jacqueline Morris at jmorris@the-temple.org for questions and more information.

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 challah to members who are bereaved, ill, recently discharged from the hospital, or are celebrating the arrival of a new child. We have delivered more than 500 soups, and nearly every step of the program—from soup preparation, to delivery (within your zip code), to letting us know about fellow congregants in need—is led by members of our congregation.

Thank you to our Caring at The Temple volunteers who delivered soup this month: Susan Amsler, Nancy Apatov, Scott Chalk, Sandy & Duane Cox, Lara Geller Church, Brooke Dickerson, Bill Goldstein, Libby Gozansky, Judy Maziar, Rebecca Siegel, Jill Spasser, and Debbie Wexler.

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.

Temple ConnectFor a complete listing of Temple Connect groups, visit www.temple-connect.com.Joining a Temple Connect group is the best way to get to know a small group of people well. Formed around interests, needs, geography, demographic or profession, group meetings take place in the home, in an office, or anywhere in the city. Groups meet regularly (usually monthly), are led by your fellow Temple members, and consist of anywhere between 3-18 people. Temple Connect is designed to inspire us and transform our lives and the world around us. We want to help you get connected!

Respite Care Atlanta A collaboration of 7 faith congregations in Buckhead has formed Respite Care Atlanta, Inc., to offer a safe place for adults with mild cognitive impairment to engage with others in stimulating activities. This program provides their dedicated caregivers with some much needed respite time. This respite care model is staffed exclusively by volunteers. At full launch, the program will operate four days a week from 10:00am to 3:00pm. All hands on deck!!! The soft opening is near… the end of the month! Volunteers are needed to make this endeavor happen! There are many options and time frames to become involved… from greeters, lunch servers, office assistants, care givers, piano players, art instructors, cooking demonstrators, flower arrangers, physical fitness instructors, gardening and dance instructors, story tellers (travel, book review, history, etc.). The list goes on and on! If you have a special talent, interest, or knowledge that could help entertain our participants with interesting, fun activities, please contact Lola Battle (batlola@att.net) or Dell Rearden (dellrearden@ gmail.com). Many thanks!

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THE TEMPLE’S ENDOWMENT CAMPAIGN: Investing for 2018 and Beyond

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

Thanks to you, this Endowment Campaign will help establish financial stability for future generations. Creating a strong endowment is the most important thing we can be doing for the future of our beloved Temple.

– Rabbi Peter S. Berg

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RABBIS’ DISCRETIONARY FUNDSIn Memory of:

Leah AdilmanNancy & Steve GallantAlvin BlumenfeldLisa BlumenfeldIrwin ChaitinPamela MeiriMillie CohenLisa BlumenfeldEilene Cummins (sister of Gail Ripans)Nancy AbramsJoshua DirectorLori & Steve DirectorSylvia FogelSandra & Gary SilverCliffe GortSylvia GortLaurence GrossThe Monday Book ClubSally & Sam CoolikCarol H. HaberNancy HirschSandra PalayBrenda RaymonJoyce & Henry SchwobHank SherryLeo Tucker &

Rachel SpasserDorothy P. HamburgerG. Marc HamburgerEthel HurwitzBarbara & Alan SmithSaul Hurwitz Barbara & Alan SmithMarvin LieberJoan & Donald BrownSally NemoBillie GuthmanNorma Korach NewmanDr. & Mrs. Eugene DavidsonJudith ShapiroSusan E. ShapiroSonny ShlesingerCarole & Nathan MetzgerJudy Zaban MillerAnta RommBernice WinarskyMark Winarsky

In Honor of: Speedy Recovery of David & Betsy BakerJon & Bobbie Golden

Speedy Recovery of Marvin BotnickSandra & Gary SilverRecovery of Marilyn CrowCarole & Nathan MetzgerBirthday of Elaine LevinJon & Bobbie GoldenIn honor of our son, Isaac’s Bar MitzvahCindy & Adam LourieRecovery of Saralyn OberdorferBillie GuthmanRecovery of Peggy NewfieldBillie GuthmanNaming of our son, Peyton JaggerMeghan & Adam MerlinOur son, Zach’s Bat MitzvahLaine & Greg PoselBirthday of Bill WeillerLeonard & Barbara BockAppreciation of Rabbis Berg & LapidusSue Roseman

CANTOR’S DISCRETIONARY FUNDIn Memory of:

Lowell SugarmanMelissa SugarmanBeloved husband, Sig GuthmanBillie GuthmanRuth ShayeAmy & Seymour ShayePhillip LevySarah LevyMacon Bernice AngleaJanet & Milton DortchSally CoffskyJanet & Paul KirschbaumSylvia WilsonBeth & James ThomsenSally NemoShirley WenderRegina Steinberg KarnelCynthia & Howard SteinbergJoel GoldbergDebra & Chris PattersonLaurence GrossHerbert Cohen

In Honor of:Bill Weiller’s 90th BirthdayMarilyn & Josh ShubinBar Mitzvah of our son, IsaacCindy & Adam LourieSpeedy recovery of Henry BauerJanet & Milton Dortch

Naming of our daughter, Juliana Gray JacobsThe Jacobs Family

ADULT EDUCATION FUNDIn Memory of:

Laurence GrossDebra & David Palay

ARTHUR LIGHT MEMORIAL FUNDIn Memory of:

Nathan CohenEstelle Light

BROCKEY-ROTHSCHILD MEMORIAL INSTITUTE FUNDIn Memory of:

Gloria Wurtzel ShermanRandi Stillman

In Honor of:Janice Rothschild Blumberg’s special BirthdaySusan & Jon BarryVera DeckelbaumEllen & Jack HollandMarilyn & Josh ShubinVirginia HeinJoyce & Henry Schwob

COMMUNITY SERVICES FUNDIn Memory of:

Beloved Mother, Charolotte AdisRonnie van GelderBeloved Mother-in-law, Ruth van Gelder BochnerRonnie van GelderBrother-in-law, Dr. Arthur A. CohenRonnie van Gelder

In Honor of:In appreciation of Mr. & Mrs. Mark TaylorJackie & Tony Montag

DEBORAH FINESTONE GARDEN BEAUTIFICATION FUNDIn Memory of:

Harriet KesserJoanne & Stuart Finestone

DR. MELVIN & BARBARA ABEND’S 50TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY FUNDIn Honor of:

Barbara Abend’s special BirthdaySandra & Ronald Simblist

ESTHER BLEICH SCHOLARSHIP FUNDIn Memory of:

Laurence GrossDianne RatowskyPearl PetersNatalie & George Greene

In Honor of:Helene Zusmann’s BirthdayNancy HirschBetty G. Garrett

HASKELL BOYTER MEMORIAL MUSIC FUNDIn Memory of:

Eilene Cummins, sister of Gail RipansSusan ReinachSara Ann Ruby, Eleanor Weiner’s sisterSusan ReinachHarold RosenbluthRabbi David &

Janice BaylinsonEvan WeismanPeggy Newfield

JACKIE & TONY MONTAG ANNIVERSARY FUNDIn Honor of:

Janice Rothschild Blumberg’s special BirthdayJackie & Tony Montag

LYNNE & HOWARD HALPERN ENDOWMENT FUNDIn Memory of:

Beatrice & Marty SmithDeborah Smith & Joel LobelAleon DeitchBarbara & Hank KimmelLaurence GrossThe Temple Board of TrusteesJill & Herb SpasserMorris Lewis IIIHarriet LewisSally NemoThe Temple Board of TrusteesEhtel OvsayJean BaumgartenEilene Cummins, sister of Gail RipansPeggy NewfieldGeorge KatzmanAmy & Jeff Asher

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Rosalind EdelsteinBarbara & Don Thomas

In Honor of:Karen George, The Temple Hero at the Mitzvah for the Mikvah EventJanet Lavine & Rick WilliamsJanice Rothschild BlumbergJessica WilliamsLt. Eddie Smith on his promotion to CaptainThe Temple Board of TrusteesSusan & Mark Jacobson

Donations:Columbia Theology SeminaryJonnie ChizzolinCharlie ChizzolinDavid Grover

PIKE FAMILY ORGAN FUNDIn Honor of:

Larry Pike’s BirthdayJackie & Tony MontagEllen & Jack Holland

PRAYERBOOK & WORSHIP ENRICHMENT FUNDIn Memory of:

Eilene Cummins, sister of Gail RipansJoan Rosenbluth

SENIOR TRANSPORTATION FUNDIn Memory of:

Jerry WolkNina HafitzRhoda KalishNina HafitzLaurence GrossSuzie LowensteinLillian CammyDebra Butterfield

SONIA’S PLAYGROUND FUNDIn Honor of:

Bat Mitzvah of Elizabeth Anne JonasJoyce & Jay Schwartz

TEMPLE BREMAN RELIGIOUS SCHOOL FUNDIn Memory of:

Our dear daughter, Sally NemoCarol & Bob Nemo

Sally NemoEmilie Posner HaasJohn HirschCarol & Bob Nemo

In Honor of:Bar Mitzvah of Ethan DrozeThe Hyken Family

TEMPLE LIBRARY FUNDIn Memory of:

Victor HaberCarol HaberEthyl HurwitzCarol HaberHerschel HurwitzCarol HaberSally NemoTosia & Alfred Schneider Morton J. SaundersPearl V. Saunders & Family

TEMPLE SINGERS FUNDIn Memory of:

M. Rita FerstJill & Joe Ferst

WEINBERG EARLY LEARNING CENTER FUNDIn Memory of:

Eilene Cummins, sister of Gail RipansAve Bransford Laura ColemanMargo & Shiel Edlin Sally NemoLibby & Nathaniel GozanskyGregory UzelacEllen & Jack HollandSusan & Mark JacobsonCherie AvivMarilyn SodomskyLoretta & Hyman ShapiroJennifer PelcygerElaine & Jerome BlumenthalGeula SolomonBerna & Noah LevineBillie & Michael GreenbergBarbara SeligmanHarriet & Jack SpanierMelissa RabinowitzMary Claire AllvineEmily & Louis PiassickMarilyn & Josh ShubinJacqueline HirschJulie & William Bastek

Rachel Spasser & Leo TuckerIlana & Merwyn KrollPhilip HosayGlenda MinkinJudith Lipshutz & Ted DuncanJudy & Arnold RubensteinAnne & Jay DavisSally & Phil KaplanNancy HirschJudith & Mark TaylorDr. Arthur & Carla SilverDianne RatowskyReva & Henry EzellShirley BlaineJacqueline WolfBarbara Scheer-EasonJoyce & Donald BlockLinda & Eugene DavidsonMarcia & Joshua GanzBarbara & Larry FineBetsy & David BakerPhyllis & Jeff SabotDulcy & Jerry RosenbergS. Jarvin LevisonBarbara & Mark MurovitzRonnie van GelderKatherine & Dave

ZABAN PARADIES CENTERIn Memory of:

Mary JohnsonNathaniel & Libby GozanskyDorothy Selig JoelMike & Susan TancilEarly MuntzingHerb & Cheryl OrlanskyDr. Arthur CohenAlvin & Susan LubinDon GypeAlvin & Susan LubinIra DiamondAlvin & Susan LubinMike RoseAlvin & Susan LubinThe Yahrzeit of Natalie F. AsherEdward & JoAnn RubinThe Yahrzeit of Sam & Annie KingloffBruce & Anita WilsonThe Yahrzeit of Morris Dean NeumanMorris, Robin, &

Natalie NeumanThe Yahrzeit of Addie Lee HendersonLarry & Martha Miller

The Yahrzeit of Joe GoldmanMarcia G. RiceThe Yahrzeit of Reva EngelThe Engel Foundation, Inc.The Yahrzeit of Willine Engel MitnickThe Engel Foundation, Inc. The Yahrzeit of Jimmie HessThe Engel Foundation, Inc.

In Honor of:Cecile Prager’s BirthdayBruce & Bea FeimanNancy HirschSusan BannerCecile PragerBea Feiman’s BirthdayNancy HirschThe Marriage of Eli Franco & Shira BermanLeslie ShawScott EdleinGeorge & Kathleen EichlerBea FeimanSandra Epstein

Donations:AnonymousSander & Marina GilmanNathan & Lorie FlackerPam KowanAdam & Cindy LourieLaura SladkusHoward & Sharon SilvermintzVicki MorrisRobin HutchinsonDouglas J. Hertz Family

Foundation, Inc. Julie StahlmanBrian & Susan Banner

Family FundMarci DraluckWanda CarrollClassy Couples In ChristEsther ZellsSari MarmurB. Joy Wasson & Liz ThroopMitchell & Sherlyn LippmanFrancie & Barry Schwarz

Philanthropic FundRob & Meryl SteinFaye SiegelSusan WittensteinChurch of God of ProphesyLibby Gozansky

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Our arms are open to nurture your infant with warmth and love at the WELC. Providing a safe and secure environment is always The Temple’s top priority.

INFANT PROGRAM

FOR MORE INFORMATION:Please contact Annetta Kornblum or Sarah Shinsky at 404-872-8668.

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Play-based curriculum: Daily ActivitiesSign Language

Infant YogaStory Timeand more!

Parents will receive daily reports and each

infant will have an individualized daily

schedule and his/her own crib.

We have a 3:1 ratio of

highly trained, loving, and

experienced teachers.

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