January Voice - Temple Kol Emeth

JANUARY 2013 

TEVET/SHEVAT 5773 

of Temple Kol Emeth 

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TEMPLE KOL EMETH 

Contact numbers: 

Temple Office: (770) 973-3533 Fax: (770) 579-9707 

The Fannie & Joe Margolin Religious School 

(770) 973-9205 

CLERGY & STAFF 

Rabbi……...………....……....................................Steven J. Lebow 

rabbilebow@kolemeth.net 

Rabbi……...………...........................................................Erin Boxt 

rabbiboxt@kolemeth.net 

Senior Temple Administrator……………………….Denise Jacobs 

denisejacobs@kolemeth.net 

Cantorial Soloist………………………..…….………Blake Singer 

blakesinger@hotmail.com 

Religious School Principal……….........................Addie Schneider 

addieschneider@kolemeth.net 

Youth & Family Program Director…………………....Justin Blake 

justinblake@kolemeth.net 

Executive Assistant to the Clergy……………………...Evy Eckber 

evyeckber@kolemeth.net 

Accountant…………………………………...……….....Pam Fells 

pamfells@kolemeth.net 

Religious School Administrator……………………........Carol Lief 

carollief@kolemeth.net 

OFFICERS & VICE PRESIDENTS 

President……..………………………….….……....Sherri Parman 

Senior Vice President of Operations…………....……Henry Hene 

Senior Vice President of Programs……….…........Wayne Melnick 

Vice President of Community Relations……...…..…Paula Wilson 

Vice President of Congregational Relations…….Tracey Orenstein 

Vice President of Facilities………………….…………Ben Singer 

Vice President of Finance…........................……….Barry Sobel 

Vice President of Fundraising………………….…….Cindy Singer 

Vice President of Membership……………… ....…Vivian Brostoff 

Vice President of Study….…………….…….…..…Michelle Dobo 

Recording Secretary.……..……………….…....…...Illyse Sheaffer 

Immediate Past President.……..………..……….......Andy Linkon 

The Voice of Temple Kol Emeth is published eleven months per 

year by Temple Kol Emeth, 1415 Old Canton Road, Marietta, 

GA 30062. 

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JANUARY WORSHIP SCHEDULE 

FRIDAY, JANUARY 4 

8:00 p.m. - Congregational Shabbat Service 



SATURDAY, JANUARY 12 

10:30 a.m. - Bat Mitzvah of Sydney Kaltman 

Daughter of Barry and Didi Kaltman 

7:30 p.m.– Havdalah and Installation of 

Rabbi Erin Boxt 



SATURDAY, JANUARY 19 

10:30 a.m. - B’nai Mitzvah of Jake & Max Pralgo 

Sons of Danny and Debra Pralgo 


6:30 p.m. - Tot Shabbat Service 


6th & 7th grade Shabbat Service 

ATTENTION 

All announcements for News and Notes, TKE website and Facebook page 

must be sent to communications@kolemeth.net for review and approval. 

before they are published. If you have any questions please call Denise 

Jacobs at (770) 973-3533 or email her at denisejacobs@kolemeth.net. 

Thank you for your cooperation.

Dayenu— 

When 

Enough 

Has To 

Be 

Enough… 

“My one disappointment in life 

is that I couldn’t be someone 

else,” Woody Allen once wrote. 

It’s a funny turn of a phrase, at 

first, but at second blush it is a 

sentence full of remorse and 

even self-loathing. 

To be disappointed in oneself is 

an onerous burden to bear. 

I thought of that line this week 

when someone wrote to me 

(believe it or not, on Facebook) 

that they were “disappointed in 

me.” (They had needed me to 

do something and I had never 

gotten around to doing it. The 

details are immaterial.) 

When this person wrote that s/he 

was disappointed in me, my first 

reaction was, “Yeah, well, you’ll 

have to wait in line…” 

The rabbinate is a difficult, some 

say impossible, profession. I am 

on duty 24/7. People literally 

call me at four in the morning, if 

there is an emergency. 

I once had a police officer come 

to my door in the middle of the 

night to ask if I would go with 

him to give the “death 

notification” to a family. 

You see me on Friday nights at 

services or on Saturday 

mornings at your child’s bar 

mitzvah, but there is no way that 

you will ever know what I spend 

much of my time doing. Suffice 

MESSAGES FROM THE RABBIS 

it to say, I have a “flock” to 

shepherd and I do the best I can. 

Nonetheless, when this person 

wrote to me about his 

disappointment it stung me. Hurt 

me to the quick, as they say. I 

guess because, on some level, I 

believe it and I feel that 

disappointment in myself. So 

much so, that I barely need 

someone else to remind me that 

I am unequal to the task. 

I once complained to a therapist 

that I could never quite get being 

a rabbi just right. When I said 

that, he immediately replied, 

“Well, Steve, in your case, 

perfect would never be good 

enough…” 

What he was slyly saying is that 

I judge myself too harshly, much 

more than I would judge another 

person. Even if I were 

“perfect,” I would be unable to 

accept my simple humanity. 

What he was implying was that 

although I am a rabbi, at the end 

of the day I am just a person, 

living among other people, full 

of hope and promise, but fallible 

and frail, just like everyone else. 

If I go on like this much more, I 

shall slide into the precipice of 

self-pity, a house where no one 

should live. We all are insecure. 

We all have problems. We all 

are unequal to the task, but we 

all just do the best we can. 

At the end of the day, the word 

“Dayenu” comes to mind. 

“Dayenu”: it’s enough already. 

“Dayenu”: quit beating yourself 

up. 

Maybe “dayenu” should really 

be translated, “You did the best 

you could, with what you had at 

the time…” 

That is, in the end, all I can 

really hope for: that I was a good 

husband and a good father and 

that to you, my friends and 

congregants, I may not be great, 

but at least “dayenu”—I was 

good enough. 

Rabbi Steven Lebow 

S h a l o m 

Y’all! 

J a n u a r y ? 

R e a l l y ? 

Wasn’t it 

just summer? I really have been 

so blessed to have been able to 

spend these past six months with 

you. We have prayed together; 

we have cried together; we have 

celebrated together. And, there 

is so much more to come. Last 

month, I wrote about the passing 

of my mother. This month, you 

will be able to celebrate with me 

as I am installed as your new 

rabbi. That’s right – it will be 

official! My family and I are so 

excited to call TKE home and to 

see you as our extended family! 

Every morning, right after I 

wake up, after my eyes have 

adjusted to the light, I think 

about all of the blessings I have 

in my life. Sometimes, 

however, I find my mind 

wandering and reflecting on the 

times in my life in which I may 

h a v e q u e st ioned God ’ s 

existence. I think of the death of 

my mom or of my best friend 

Mike Massing. I think of the 

funerals (already too many) I 

have officiated here at TKE. 

You see, even rabbis question 

God. Even rabbis argue with 

God. It’s ok – why? Simple: 

even in our disagreements or 

arguments with God, we are 

relating to God. 

I believe with every essence of 

my being in a God that allows 

for each of us to wonder, to 

question when we do not 

understand. Sometimes we may 

never find answers to our 

questions. This is ok, too. Part 

of the wonder of our world is the 

unexplained or unexplainable. 

Maimonides taught that we are 

to search for the answers to 

questions. Granted, Maimonides 

also taught we should observe 

all of the commandments of 

Torah, even in our searching for 

answers. I believe Maimonides 

was right: sometimes we do 

things and really are not able to 

understand why. However, we 

should still seek answers to 

those questions. 

In 2013, I hope we are able to 

continue to grow together as a 

loving, familial community. 

May each of us wake up every 

day, thank God for the wonders 

and miracles in our lives, and 

reflect on those things that we 

are unable to explain. Always 

c o n t i n u e t o h a v e t h e 

conversation with God and with 

each other. As always, 

remember my door is open and I 

am available to speak with you 

whenever you need. 

Dear friends – remember to stay 

warm and tell your family 

members you love them every 

day! 

B’Shalom, 

Rabbi Boxt 

January 2013/5773 3

H 

a p p y 

N e w 

Year! I 

hope that the 

winter holidays 

brought you a 

restful respite and have you 

charging into 2013 full of 

energy and determination to 

keep all of those New Year’s 

resolutions. 

For Temple Kol Emeth, this is 

the midpoint of our year. That 

means four things: reviewing the 

first half of the year; looking 

ahead at plans for the rest of the 

year; conducting our planning 

and budgeting process for the 

fiscal year 2013/14; and the 

annual nominations process for 

the TKE Board of Trustees. 

First, the board nominations. 

Please nominate yourself or 

anyone in the congregation 

whom you believe would do a 

good job leading our 

congregation into the future. We 

are having a successful year 

thanks to the current and past 

leadership who got us here. TKE 

needs your business, strategic, 

financial, marketing and 

operational expertise to maintain 

this momentum. You will be 

working with a great team, meet 

new people and have a voice in 

what makes TKE the place to be 

Jewish in Atlanta! 

Back to our midyear review. 

This year has been a success on 

all counts. Participation in 

s ynagogue activity a nd 

programs has increased, and we 

can feel the atmosphere of 

energy and engagement. We 

welcomed Rabbi Erin Boxt and 

his family to TKE and are 


FROM THE PRESIDENT & 

THE FANNIE & JOE MARGOLIN RELIGIOUS SCHOOL 

enjoying the most dynamic 

clergy team ever. We packed the 

sanctuary with special events, 

such as the completion of 

writing our own Torah. Our 

m o n t h l y T o t S h a b b a t 

celebrations fill the sanctuary 

with song, stories, laughter and 

special guests such as Miss 

Emily. Noshfest gave Cobb 

County a taste of Judaism in a 

fun way on a hot Labor Day 

weekend. And our eighth annual 

Ecumenical Thanksgiving 

Service showcased TKE as a 

leader in building bridges across 

many faiths at a time when we 

are most grateful for the 

freedom of religion in America. 

Looking ahead, our rabbis are 

developing new adult education 

programs; and we are devoting 

more energy to ensuring the 

long-term health of our 

synagogue by focusing on 

membership, debt reduction and 

planned giving. 

You can stay on top of TKE 

events at www.kolemeth.net and 

“like” our Facebook page. You 

will find the dates for our 

monthly Tot Shabbat, our 

monthly pre-Shabbat wine and 

cheese, Purimspiel in February, 

our Avodah awards dinner in 

April and more. And don’t 

forget to sign up your teens for 

the Winter and Spring Kallahs 

for growing experiences that last 

a lifetime. 

Last but not least, if you have 

preschool-age kids or know 

anyone who does, check out the 

MJCCA Sunshine School, 

hosted at TKE. I had two sons 

enrolled in the program from 

infants through preschool. They 

played, sang, learned and were 

introduced to Judaism in a fun 

and engaging way at an early 

age. They were more than ready 

to enter kindergarten when the 

time came. I highly recommend 

it! 

Again, happy New Year! 

Sherri Parman 

President 

T 

h e y 

s a y 

t h a t 

c h a n g e i s 

growth. If so, 

then it’s great 

to know that our Religious 

School is always growing! Here 

are a couple of major and minor 

changes we’re making for this 

year and next. 

REPORT CARDS/PROGRESS 

REPORTS. Regardless of what 

we call them, the truth is that 

their function here is not the 

same as the reports students get 

at public school. In teaching 

Judaics, so much of class time is 

spent in discussing and 

discovering – and that certainly 

is impossible to quantify. 

Teachers end up writing more 

about how Sammy interacts with 

the other children and whether 

Kate actively participates in 

class activities. Honestly, when 

students don’t play well with 

others or take part, teachers and 

parents have talked about the 

problems long before the reports 

go home. So what’s the point, 

we asked – and had no solid 

answer. For that reason, please 

do not expect to receive a 

progress report from your 

child’s teacher this month. 

In Judaics, that is. In contrast, it 

is of utmost importance that you 

be kept aware of exactly how 

your child is doing in Hebrew 

class. We revamped those 

reports two years ago to more 

clearly reflect what the 

expectations are in each grade 

and redesigned the lists to more 

accurately show you what your 

child has and has not yet 

learned. When you look at those 

reports, you should be able to 

see how much is remembered 

from past years and how much 

new material has been mastered 

– and know that there needs to 

be follow-up if the “learned” 

lists are inadequate. For that 

reason, Hebrew progress reports 

will be sent or emailed to you 

around mid-January. 

MIDWEEK HEBREW. OK, I 

know this is a biggie. Let me 

begin the explanation with some 

background. Once up a time, 

there were some 900 students 

enrolled in the TKE Religious 

School, which meant that it was 

impossible to fit everyone into 

the building at the same time. 

Not only were there split 

sessions on Sundays, but 

Hebrew classes were held on 

Tuesdays AND Wednesdays. 

Even as the school got smaller, 

parents liked having the choices; 

so the structure stayed the same. 

Two years ago we moved back 

to a single Sunday set-up, which 

is working fine. Now it’s time to 

correct midweek. There are ten 

classes of Hebrew in total 

(Grades 3-7); with early times 

offered for 3 rd and 4 th and with 

half of the 5 th and 6 th graders 

here only on Sundays, that 

leaves six 5:20 p.m. classes. No 

accommodation problems there. 

(Continued on page 5)

So … (deep breath) … next 

year (2013-14) all midweek 

Hebrew classes will be taught on 

Tuesdays. With this much 

advance notice, planning extracurrics 

around that should not be 

a problem. 

Feel free to let me know what 

you think about what’s planned. 

But please agree that it’s time 

for us to stretch and grow and 

change – together. 

B’shalom, 

Addie 

D 

o you 

h a v e 

s k i l l s 

that you can share 

with Temple Kol 

Emeth? Are you a team leader or 

player with a positive attitude 

and excellent communication 

skills? If so, we need you to 

serve on Temple Kol Emeth’s 

Board of Trustees. 

The Nominating Committee is 

seeking congregants who are 

interested in a position on our 

Board for the upcoming fiscal 

year, which runs from July 1, 

2013, to June 30, 2014. Serving 

on the Board is a great mitzvah, 

and there is the opportunity to 

do a lot of good work for your 

synagogue. 

A “TKE Board Inquiry 

Session” will be held during the 

oneg following Shabbat services 

on Friday night, January 25. 

The inquiry session will provide 

you with an opportunity to speak 

with the current Board members 

and the Nominating Committee 

to better understand the roles 

and the work done by the Board 

MESSAGE FROM THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES & 

THE MJCCA SUNSHINE SCHOOL 

of Trustees. Information about 

all Board positions will be 

provided, and you may indicate 

your interest in being considered 

for a Board position at the 

i n q u i r y s e s s i o n . T h e 

Nominating Committee will 

collect names of interested 

congregants and will follow up 

with calls to encourage interest. 

Please plan to attend. 

If you feel that you would like to 

contribute by volunteering your 

time on the Board, contact 

Denise in the office, at 

(770)973-3533, or email her at 

denisejacobs@kolemeth.net. 

She will email you the 

application and Board position 

descriptions. Final applications 

are due into the office by 

5 p.m. on Friday, February 17. 

P l e a s e f a x t h e m t o 

(770) 579-9707 or email them 

to Denise. If you have any 

questions about the positions, 

c o n t a c t m e a t 

linkonandrew@yahoo.com or 

call Denise at the office. The 

Nominating Committee will 

interview all candidates during 

the period of Feb. 1 – March 7. 

Getting onto the Board is a great 

way to become involved in 

TKE! 

Sincerely, 

Andy Linkon 

Past President 

Chair, Nominating Committee 

G r e e t i n g s 

and Happy 

New Year 

from the 

S u n s h i n e 

School! 

2012 went 

out with a 

bang with our Chanukah 

celebrations. The children 

enjoyed our Chanukah singalong 

followed by our wonderful 

carnival hosted by the Sunshine 

School PTO. We learned about 

tzedakah as we gathered and 

donated toiletries and toys for 

those in need. Each classroom 

also donated their tzedakah 

money to Blessings in a 

Backpack, which provides 

lunches to hungry children. 

What a mitzvah and a special 

lesson for the students! 

Our organic garden was a great 

success and bore many 

“unusual” offerings, such as bok 

c h o y , r o m a i n e l e t t u c e , 

cauliflower, and Brussels 

sprouts. The children all had an 

opportunity to taste these fresh 

vegetables. We now look 

forward to planting our spring 

fruits and vegetables. 

January will focus on literacy 

and our favorite books with the 

annual Sunshine School Reading 

Festival. On January 23, we will 

celebrate the 100 th day of school 

with a very special celebration. 

We look forward to showing off 

our top-notch school to the 

NAEYC assessors and reviewers 

for Georgia’s new Quality Rated 

Initiative. We constantly strive 

to provide our families with the 

highest quality program. 

Registration for 2013 camp and 

preschool opens in January, and 

new and interested families are 

encouraged to tour the school at 

our January 18 open house. We 

encourage you to register early, 

as we had many waitlists last 

year and anticipate the same 

again this year. 

Sincerely, 

Raye Lynn Banks 

Director, 

The Sunshine School 


3rd - 5th graders 

KOL YELADIM 

BOWLING & roller skating 

NEXT EVENt: 

Join in on the fun 

At sKY zone 

February 3, 2—4 p.m. 

KEFTY KORNER 


YOUTH & FAMILY PROGRAMMING 

As of January 1, Jr. KEFTYites will become members of KEFTY. ALL 8th 

graders are invited to attend local KEFTY events. We are kicking off the 

new year with “KEFTY Goes Kountry!” on January 11 - 12. It will be an 

overnight trip to an awesome country-style cabin, to welcome the 8th 

graders with some fun programming out in the country. Winter Kallah is also coming up, and we 

need ALL 9th - 12th graders to sign up! We found out at Fall Kallah that we were the #1 youth 

group in the NATION for attendance at regional events in 2012, and we want to stay #1 for this 

year too!! 

Katie Weinstein, KEFTY Journalist 

Keep updated on all the youth programming at TKE 

by joining the Temple Kol Emeth Youth Facebook group!! 

Upcoming 

Youth 

Activities 

KEFTY 

(8 - 12th grade) 

January 11 - 12 

KEFTY Goes Kountry 

Meet at TKE on 

Jan. 11 at 5:30 p.m. 

January 16 

Teen Lounge 

on the Town at 

Dave & Buster’s 

5:30-8:30 p.m. 

January 18 - 21 

NFTY-SAR Winter 

Kallah & Regional 

Board Elections 

at The Davis Academy 

(9th -12th grade only) 

GESHER 

(6th & 7th grade) 


Iron Chef Event 

1:15 p.m. at DLC 

KOL YELADIM 

(3rd– 5th grade) 

February 2 

Sky Zone in Roswell 

2 - 4 p.m.

All of us at Temple Kol Emeth should be 

very proud to hear that we have been asked 

to become a participant in an amazing 

interfaith initiative in the Atlanta area. 

Kids4Peace was started 10 years ago by the 

Episcopal Diocese of Atlanta, with the lofty 

goal of bringing Israeli Jewish and Muslim 

youth together to learn about each other and 

to, hopefully, begin to understand and even 

like each other. At first the program took 

place primarily in Israel, through monthly 

meetings, culminating in a summertime 

camp experience with Atlanta children from 

the church. When they began to establish 

K4P groups in other parts of the United 

States, however, the American chapters 

themselves took on the same interfaith 

AN INTERFAITH OPPORTUNITY 

flavor, joining Jewish and Muslim children, 

first with the Episcopalian youngsters and 

then with those coming from Israel. 

Now the folks coordinating K4P want to 

make that happen here in Atlanta, where it 

all began – and TKE has been invited to be 

the Jewish partner in the endeavor. 

Administratively, Rabbi Boxt will be 

joining the Atlanta K4P board, to add our 

Jewish voice to decision-making and 

planning; Addie Schneider will become the 

first Jewish “counselor,” or advisor, to the 

Jewish children (from TKE) who are 

selected to be part of the 2013 group. More 

importantly, however, four current TKE 5 th 

graders (rising 6 th graders in the summer) 

will be selected to participate in this first 

year. 

Once selected, our four 5 th graders and their 

parents will be invited to three preparatory 

meetings with the four Muslim and the four 

Christian children and families – in March, 

April and May. Then they will travel to 

Camp Michael, in Toccoa, for a week in 

July and finish the summer program with 

three days back at TKE with the group. 

It is a tremendously exciting program, and it 

is hoped that many of our families will want 

to get involved. For more details, contact 

Rabbi Boxt and/or Addie Schneider 

immediately. 



Upcoming & Ongoing Events 

WOMEN OF REFORM JUDAISM (WRJ) 

WRJ 2012-13 Honor Roll 

Happy New Year! As a way of expressing our gratitude as we ring in 

a year of hope and good will, the Board of WRJ would like to 

recognize the following women who are valuable members in good 

standing in the Women of Reform Judaism of Temple Kol Emeth: 

Judy Abraham, Randy Alhanti, Linda Ames, Mimi Anapolle, Debora 

Antonoff, Donna Apple, Jane Aronoff, Rachel Barich, Marilyn 

Bernstein, Debbie Bethea, Lynn Bodenstein, Debra Brenner, Janet 

Brooks, Vivian Brostoff, Marlene Caplan, Ilene Chait, Ruth Clemans, 

Nancy Cohen, Ellen Cooper, Jane Corby, Lori Corley, Cyndi Culver, 

Amy Davies, Karen Davis, Carolyn Delafuente, Diana Dinser, Andrea 

Dresdner, Evy Eckber, Sue Eisen, Laura Estes, Sandy Faye, Laurie 

Finkelstein, Meg Fisher, Stacy Fox, Sandi Gansel, Debbie Gaynor, 

Lenore Gochman, Norma Goldberg, Karen Greisman, Cheryl Gurney, 

Susan Halpert, Diane Heller, Sandie Hendler, Maxine Hess, Helene 

Holzman, Bernice Hurewitz, Denise Jacobs, Marci Jacobsen, Janet 

Katz, Cheryl Katz, Debra Kay-Volk, Natalie Kruger, Ronni Landau, 

Connie Leavitt-Perkey, Paulette Leibowitz, Diana Lerner, Marcy 

LeSieur, Diane Lidz, Melanie Litt, Ellen Lopez, Lisa Mallis, Caron 

Manley, Blair Marks, Suzy Mayer, Janet Melnick, Arlene Mix, 

Barbara Nadler, Izzy Netburn, Nancy Oppenheim, Tracey Orenstein, 

Erin Pakula, Karyn Parker, Sherri Parman, Martha Perlmutter, Ginger 

Pisik, Cheryl Raskind-Hood, Judy Rechtman, Lyric Resmondo, 

Barbara Rittman, Ellen Rose, Lara Salzman, Mitzi Schepps, Alison 

Schlenger, Addie Schneider, Bobbi Schuman, Joan Schwartz, Illyse 

Sheaffer, Cindy Singer, Robin Singer, Lisa Singer, Barbara Sobel, 

Joanna Stettner, Jill Suchke*, Amy Sweet, Gail Teplin, Ronni Udoff, 

Charlene Vener, Wendi Verzosa, Ally Wansky, Paula Wilson, Linda 

Zlotnik, Rena Zweben. 

Thanks to each and every one of you who contributes to our success 

with all you do! 

If you do not see your name due to regrettable oversight, or simply 

because you have not yet joined WRJ this year (July 2012 – June 

2013), please contact either Karyn Parker karynlarry1989@yahoo.com 

or Wendi Verzosa wendigoteam@gmail.com, Membership Co-VPs. 

*Of blessed memory. 

SAVE THE DATE 

Annual Sisters’ Night Out! 

Sunday, January 13 

Temple Kol Emeth/WRJ Gift Shop 

WRJ SHABBAT DINNER & SERVICE 

A wonderful evening was had by all at the WRJ 

Shabbat Dinner & Service. Silver Platter catered 

the delicious dinner. Thanks to Bill, Zoe and 

Cheryl Raskind-Hood, Amy Sweet, Bobbi 

Schuman, Alyssa Rose, and Justin Blake for their 

help. 

The creative service with a theme of Laugh, Love, 

Live had many participants: Cheryl Raskind- 

Hood, Debbie Bethea, Sandi Gansel, Cheryl 

Gurney, Lori Corley, Amy Davies, Bobbie 

Schuman, Nancy Cohen, Karen Greisman, Rachel 

Barich, Suzy Mayer, Diana Lerner, Arlene Mix, 

Martha Perlmutter, Jane Aronoff, Paula Wilson, 

Gail Teplin, Ellen Lopez, Marilyn Bernstein, 

Batya Boxt and several past presidents and TKE 

and WRJ board members. Alison Schlenger 

delivered an outstanding, heart-warming sermon. 

We are also grateful to Rabbi Boxt for his 

participation and support. Our appreciation also 

goes to Blake Singer for his assistance with music 

selection and participation in the service. And a 

special thanks to Ronni Udoff for helping to write 

the service. 

Thanks to everyone for making this a wonderful, 

memorable evening. 

(I hope I didn’t miss anyone. If I did I am so 

sorry. Your hard work was deeply appreciated.) 

Chai Crafters 

Join Chai Crafters to 

work on a group 

quilting project, or feel 

free to work on your 

own project. All 

crafters are welcome 

on Sunday, January 13 

from 1 to 3 p.m. at 

Sue Eisen's house - 56 Emerson Hill Sq., Marietta, 

GA 30060, 770-977-9843. 

The Temple Kol Emeth/WRJ Gift Shop has stunning Judaica priced for every budget. You will 

find a wonderful selection of jewelry, seder plates, menorahs, mezuzahs, and more. Visit us 

Friday 7 – 8 p.m. and Sunday 9 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. OR see Evy Eckber weekdays in the TKE main 

office between 9:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.

Upcoming & Ongoing Events 

WOMEN OF REFORM JUDAISM (WRJ) 

2013 Misloach Manot Purim Project — 

the giving of gifts of food at Purim 

For just $3 each, you can send Purim greetings attached to a bucket of 

good eats to members of the TKE community. You will receive more 

information & your Personal Login Access Code to HappyPurim.com in 

an email from TKEWRJPurim@kolemeth.net on Sunday, January 13. 

Orders for greetings must be placed by 11:59 pm on Sunday, 

February 17. Purim buckets will be available for pickup at TKE during 

Purim weekend, February 22-24. 

Dinner at Eight – Saturday, February 9 th , 2013 

Begin your evening at TKE at 6 p.m. with Havdalah appetizers and wine then depart for a special dinner of your 

choice, listed below. Dinner at Eight will be a sell-out, so make your reservations today to get your first choice. Do so 

by calling Janet Brooks at (770)592-1211 or email her at dinnerat8@eiiin.com. Make checks payable to TKE-WRJ 

and mail them to TKE, 1415 Old Canton Road, Marietta, GA 30062, marked “Dinner at Eight” in the memo line and 

on the envelope front. 

Ode to Julia Child – up to 8 guests-$50 per seat ** Classic French dinner inspired by the French Chef herself. Wine 

and chocolate mousse included. Hosted by Alan and Sue Eisen, 56 Emerson Hill Sq., Marietta 30060 (770)977-9843 

Night in Venice – up to 6 guests-$50 per seat ** Recipes collected from six years living in Italy. Perfect wine 

pairings from David’s cellar. Hosted by Sandie and David Hendler, 912 Bevington Way, Marietta 30068, 

(678)860-9224 

Middle Eastern Mezza – up to 8 guests-$50 per seat ** Maybe you’re at a Bedouin dinner in Giza by the pyramids or 

on a faluka sailing down the Nile at sunset. In any case, come Rock the Casbah and enjoy delicious authentic family 

recipes from the Middle East! Hosted by Cheryl Raskind-Hood and Bill Hood, 2760 Long Grove Dr., Marietta 30062 

(770)565-0798 (2 cats in home) 

Mediterranean Medley – up to 18 guests-$40 per seat—Take the grand tour around the Mediterranean to taste all the 

delicacies this region has to offer: Spain, France, Greece and North Africa. Includes wine pairings. Hosted by Ronni 

and Eric Udoff and Nancy Cohen, 5605 Ashforde Lane, Marietta 30068 (770)992-4181 

Steakhouse Dinner – up to 4 guests-$40 per seat ** Have your steak expertly grilled, with delicious sides and the 

perfect wine. Hosted by Jon and Janet Brooks, 2380 Wickingham Ct., Marietta 30066 (770)592-1211 

Taste of Texas with Tequila Tasting – up to 6 guests-$50 per seat ** Sample a selection of fine tequilas, along with a 

dinner of Tex-Mex favorites. Hosted by Steve and Stacy Fox, 4254 N Mountain Rd., Marietta 30066 (770)485-9613 

Small Plates, Big Wines – up to 6 guests-$50 per seat ** Dinner composed of a variety of delectable dishes paired 

with the perfect wines. Hosted by Mike and Carolyn Shapiro, 770 Bedford Oaks Dr., Marietta 30068 (770)993-8168 

Cajun Style – up to 8 guests-$25 per adult, $10 per child—Enjoy a South Louisiana family-friendly dinner just in time 

for Mardi Gras. Hosted by Amy and Adam Davies, 5120 New Bedford Place, Marietta 30068 (770)617-0197 

Dinner with the Rabbi – 6 guests-$50 per seat ** Comfort food and spirits to keep you warm on a winter’s evening. 

Hosted by Madeline Sable and Rabbi Steve Lebow, 52 Emerson Hill Sq., Marietta (404)542-5924 

From Bubbe’s Kitchen – up to 10 guests-$30 per seat ** Warm and filling like 

Bubbe used to make. Hosted by Suzy and David Tabor, 3315 Sulky Circle, Marietta 

30067 (770)951-0111 

** Pets in home 

For special dietary needs please call the hosts. 



TKE BROTHERHOOD


MAZEL TOV TO OUR BAT MITZVAH 


Sydney Kaltman will become a bat mitzvah on 

January 12. Sydney is the daughter of Barry and 

Meredith (Didi) Kaltman, younger sister to Philip 

and grandson to Rosalyn Kaltman of Hollywood, 

Florida and Marilyn and Edward Gogol of Skokie, 

Illinois. She is a straight A student at Sutton 

Middle School and spends her free time playing 

travel fast pitch softball and socializing with 

friends. For her mitzvah project, Sydney raised money for and 

walked in the Making Strides against Breast Cancer 5k. Syd has 

worked very hard to reach this point in her life, and we are all 

extremely proud of her and her many accomplishments. 

Need a New Mah Jongg Card? 

Bobbi Schuman will order your 2012 Mah Jongg 

card for you, and WRJ will receive a portion of the 

proceeds. To order your new card and participate in this 

WRJ fundraiser, please send your check to: 

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED 

We NEED volunteers to help plan our 

Lights of TKE AVODAH Award 2013 

fundraising event, to be held 

on April 20. 

If you want to be a part of our team, 

please contact Cindy Singer at 

singerc3304@gmail.com 

or (770)309-4475. 


Bobbi Schuman 

228 West Oaks Place 

Woodstock, GA 30188 

Please make your check payable to Bobbi for a $7 

(regular) or $8 (oversized) card and include your 

address. The deadline for ordering is January 15. 

For more information, please contact 

Bobbi at (770) 924-6343. 

RABBI BOXT WELCOME COMMITTEE 

It has been a very exciting first half of the year here at TKE since 

Rabbi Boxt joined our congregation. There have been many 

opportunities to meet and get to know him and his family in 

various settings. As we continue into the second half of the year, 

more of these gatherings are being planned. If you haven’t had the 

opportunity to participate in one of these events, and would like to 

take part or host an event, please contact Tracey Orenstein at 

torenstein@gmail.com or Sandi Davis at balsky@mindspring.com. 

Carly Sirlin understands the 

impact a positive mentor can 

have on the development of a 

child. She also knows not all 

children are lucky enough to 

have an adult in their lives with 

whom they can form that 

unique kind of relationship. As 

the new PAL program 

coordinator at JF&CS, her goal 

is to match children who need 

someone to trust and look up to 

– someone who can have a 

positive influence on their life – 

with the right adult. 

“ H a v i n g a c o n s i s t e n t , 

responsible and caring adult is 

so important,” Carly said. 

“With the right match, a child 

can build his or her social skills 

and enhance his or her ability to 

form adult relationships. It also 

can enhance the interactions 

within the child’s own family.” 

A program in JF&CS’s Child & 

Adolescent Services – Tools for 

Families division, PAL, 

Atlanta’s only Jewish big 

brother/big sister program, 

provides one-on-one mentoring 

relationships to children 

between the ages of 5 and 17 

who live in single-parent homes 

or diverse families, who could 

benefit from this type of 

nurturing relationship. But PAL 

is not simply a Jewish 

mentoring program. More than 

just a role model, a PAL is a 

JF&CS 

caring Jewish adult volunteer 

who can help the child grow 

and develop in new ways. And 

right now, JF&CS is looking 

for more PALs – big and little. 

PAL currently has 18 matches 

and about 500 “alumni,” which 

includes younger PALs who 

have “graduated” from the 

program (those who have 

turned 18) and past volunteers. 

Carly is working to grow the 

program and incorporate more 

training to meet new 

requirements. For example, all 

volunteers now go through 

training to report child abuse 

and neglect. She also is 

p l a n n i n g m o r e s o c i a l 

opportunities, including big 

PAL get-togethers that will 

allow the adult volunteers to 

network, get suggestions from 

each other and build a greater 

sense of community. 

For more information about 

finding a PAL for your child, or 

if you or someone you know 

might be interested in 

volunteering as a big PAL or if 

you would like to donate to or 

sponsor an event for PAL, 

please contact Carly at 

csirlin@jfcs-atlanta.org or 

(770)677-9390. Adults must be 

at least 21 years old and must 

commit to a minimum of one 

year, with two visits each 

month and contact by phone at 

least once each week.

Bikur cholim means "visiting 

the sick.” Bikur cholim 

encompasses a range of 

activities performed by an 

individual or a group to 

provide comfort and support 

to people who are ill, 

homebound, isolated and/or 

otherwise in need of company 

and contact.. Bikur cholim can 

include such activities as: 

visiting patients in a hospital, 

rehabilitation center or 

nursing home; visiting people 

who are restricted to their 

homes because of physical or 

psychological impairment or 

social isolation; taking people 

who are ill or impaired on 

errands or field trips; 

providing telephone contact 

and reassurance to those who 

are ill or homebound. 

Bikur cholim is a mitzvah, a 

moral and spiritual obligation 

incumbent upon all Jews to 

perform. The Bible tells us 

that human beings are created 

in the image of God and 

instructs us to aspire to be like 

God by emulating God’s 

ways. God visits Abraham 

while he was recuperating 

after being circumcised 

(Genesis 17:26-18:1). The 

Talmud teaches us that "As 

He visited the sick, so shall 

you visit the sick…" 

Bikur cholim is an essential 

quality of good interpersonal 

relationships. It reflects the 

primary Biblical value, "And 

you shall love your neighbor 

as yourself" (Leviticus 19:18). 

By fulfilling this role, we 

deeply enrich both our lives 

and the lives of those we visit. 

When we visit we attain a 

spiritual dimension that goes 

BIKUR CHOLIM 

RABBI JUDITH R. BEINER 

well beyond a simple personal 

expression of caring and links 

us with generations past, 

present and future. We link 

ourselves to the whole of the 

Jewish people, and humanity 

as well, emulating the G-dly 

attributes of compassion and 

loving kindness. 

The local Bikur Cholim 

Society was one of the 

p r i n c i p l e i n s t i t u t i o n s 

established by Jewish 

communities, the first one 

formed at the time of the 

Middle Ages. Bikur Cholim 

groups continue to exist to 

this day, in all parts of the 

world, with people making 

the commitment to care for 

one another, and bring the 

strength of community and 

connection of Jewish heritage 

to the bedside. 

Why is bikur cholim 

important? 

•Because people need to feel 

connected to the community, 

especially when they are ill 

or homebound. 

•Because bringing the 

community to the bedside 

lifts the spirits of those who 

may feel forgotten. 

•Because studies have shown 

that social contact and 

support positively influences 

those needing and receiving 

comfort. 

•Because we are acting in a 

Godly way when we visit. 

•Because those who are 

lonely, bored or fearful can 

be greatly comforted by 

human contact. 

"Our generation, as those 

before and after us, will be 

judged by how we listen to 

those who are sick and 

vulnerable and to those who 

care for them. In the end, 

there is no them. There is 

only us." 

—Rabbi Simkha Weintraub in 

Sh’ma, March 2003 

R 

abbi Judith 

Beiner is the 

J F & C S 

community chaplain. She 

visits Jewish patients in 

hospitals, hospices, assisted 

living and nursing homes in 

the Atlanta metro area. She 

also collaborates with area 

rabbis, JF&CS staff and 

local clergy to share 

resources and information. 

This month's Voice features 

the article above by Rabbi 

Beiner: Tachlis of Bikkur 

Cholim: How to's of 

visiting the sick. Next 

month, Rabbi Beiner will 

lay out a plan for a class she 

will be teaching to train our 

congregants to be a part of a 

community-wide Bikkur 

Cholim group. 

MEMBERSHIP 

L 

a s t 

m o n th 

w e 

c e l e b r a t e d 

C h a n u k a h , 

which we think 

of as a time to 

light candles and 

to give gifts. How often do we think 

about rededication? The Temple 

cleansing was so important it became 

the Jews’ main focus. They were 

dedicated to having a rededication. 

Let’s bring it up to date a bit. Do we 

need to think about dedication or 

rededication to TKE? Can you 

volunteer to help in the office? Are 

you a member of WRJ or 

Brotherhood? Are you on a 

committee? Do you participate in 

different activities such as pot luck 

dinners, Noshfest, etc.? There is so 

much each of us can do to help. 

January 26 is the 15 th of Shevat, Tu 

B’Shevat, the New Year for the trees. 

There is a special significance to this 

holiday. “Man is [compared to] the 

tree of the field.” (Deuteronomy) By 

cultivating strong roots of faith and 

commitment to God, we produce our 

own fruits—Torah and mitzvot. 

This all comes back to being 

dedicated to our faith, spirituality and 

good deeds. Find some time to give 

of yourself; you will get so much in 

return. Find some time to reach out to 

guests and new members; you will 

make new friends. 

If you are interested in helping on the 

Membership Committee, please 

contact me. 

Have a wonderful month. 

Vivian Brostoff 

VP Membership 

gmaviv@bellsouth.net 


WE GRATEFULLY ACKNOWLEDGE THESE CONTRIBUTIONS 

Building Fund 

Dr. Hugo & Mrs. Karen Ribot in memory of Mary Gerber 

Caring Committee Fund 

Mr. G. Alan and Ms. Janet Katz in memory of Rose S. Schulman 

Lynn Maus in memory of William Zev Goodman 

Ms. Denise Jacobs in appreciation of everyone who was there 

for me during my recovery 

General Temple Fund 

Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Pisik in memory of Virginia Stern Brill 

Dr. Richard & Mrs. Debra Brenner in memory of 

Hyman Brenner 

Dr. Richard & Mrs. Debra Brenner in memory of 

Manny Brenner 

Ms. Sandra Faye in memory of Milton Lieff 

Ms. Sandra Faye in memory of Mildred Lieff 

Mr. and Mrs. Brad Kacher in memory of Jill Suchke, 

Joyce Kacher and Ruth Kacher 

Mr. and Mrs. Brad Kacher in honor of High Holy Day aliyah 

and Rabbi Lebow and Rabbi Boxt 

Mr. and Mrs. Scott Mundahl in memory of Harold Mendelson 

Drs. George & Michelle Dobo in honor of our aliyah 

The Jewish Federation of Nashville 

Mr. & Mrs. Gary Moye in memory of Marian Moye 

Mr. & Mrs. Gary Moye in memory of Sol Kathrins 

Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Roberts in memory of Jo Marks Heyman 

Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Roberts in memory of 

Helene Marks Crawford 

Mr. Bernard Ulman in memory of Julian Levy 

Mr. and Mrs. David Mayer in memory of Paul Krulewitch and 

Jill Suchke 

Mr. & Mrs. Chuck Bethea in memory of Bernie Shupack 

Mr. and Mrs. Bob Ganz in honor of our High Holy Day aliyah 

East Cobb Hand Therapy, L.L.C. in honor of our High Holy 

Day aliyah 

East Cobb Hand Therapy, L.L.C. in memory of Selma Eisen 

East Cobb Hand Therapy, L.L.C. in memory of Sam Eisen 

East Cobb Hand Therapy, L.L.C. in memory of Jill Suchke 

East Cobb Hand Therapy, L.L.C. in memory of 

Kathleen Phillips 

East Cobb Hand Therapy, L.L.C. in memory of 

Pearl Covey Phillips 

Mr. and Mrs. Howard Margol in memory of Louis Sharp 

Dr. Philip and Judi Miehl in memory of Jann Miehl 

Mr. & Mrs. Michael White in memory of Howard Boshak 

Mr. and Mrs. Byron Alterman in honor of our High Holy Day 

aliyah 

Dr. Aaron and Mrs. Mary Jane Karnilow in memory of 

Abraham Karnilow 

Mr. & Mrs. Leonard Dinin in memory of Marion Pearlberg 

Mr. & Mrs. Leonard Dinin in memory of A. Philip Dinin 

Ms. Rosalynd Bernstein in memory of Isadore Lant 


Ms. Lenore Gochman in memory of Harry Gochman 

Mr. & Mrs. William Cotton in memory of Belle Weiss 

Dr. Rena Zweben in memory of Ruth and Max Zweben and 

Harriet Fruchter 

Mr. Norman Schrutt in memory of Clara Schrutt 

Mr. and Mrs. Steven Fraley in memory of Simon Fraley 

Mr. and Mrs. Steven Fraley in honor of our aliyah on 

Yom Kippur 

Mr. and Mrs. Scott Wald in honor of Braxton Fine's bar mitzvah 

Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Pisik in memory of Murray Siegel 

Dr. Philip and Judi Miehl in memory of William Goodman 

Ms. Sandra Faye in honor of my High Holy Day aliyah 

Helen Aronoff Religious School Fund 

Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Schneider in memory of David Serwator 

Irv & Rita Lebow Camp Coleman Fund 

Mr. & Mrs. Robert Benowitz in memory of Valerie Towler 

L'Dor V'Dor Fund 

Mr. & Mrs. Brad Miehl in honor of Rabbi Lebow for his support 

for our grandmother's 100th birthday 

Susan Gioia in memory of William Zev Goodman 

Music/Choir Fund 

Mr. and Mrs. Donald Kann in honor of Burt Kann and his family 

Rabbi Lebow Tzedakah Fund 

Mr. & Mrs. Brad Miehl in honor of our High Holy Day aliyah 

Mr. and Mrs. B. Dunkin in memory of Lon Sharp 

Mr. and Mrs. Kirk Pardue in memory of Jerre Peretz 

Mr. & Mrs. Henry Hene in honor of my High Holy Day aliyah 

Mr. Javad and Ms. Emily Ra'ed in memory of Jerre Peretz 

Tracy Finglass in memory of Geraldine Peretz 

Shelter Fund 

Mr. and Mrs. Jerome Barich in honor of Micah Barich's 

bar mitzvah 

Stained Glass Fund 

Mr. & Mrs. Darren Kaplan in memory of Jill Suchke 

Mr. and Mrs. Joe Marcus in memory of Jill Suchke 

Mr. Alan Rosenthal in memory of Jill Suchke 

Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell Halpert in memory of Jill Suchke 

Kassa Darge and Hanna Tekele in memory of Jill Suchke 

Mr. and Mrs. Richard Bellah in memory of Jill Suchke 

Wall Fund 

Mr. Edwin Ehrenhalt in memory of Ruth Ehrenhalt 

Mr. Edwin Ehrenhalt in memory of Alice Ehrenhalt

TU B’SHEVAT 

Tu B’Shevat, or the "New Year of the Trees," is Jewish Arbor Day. The holiday is observed on the fifteenth (tu) day of the Hebrew 

month of Shevat. Scholars believe that Tu B’Shevat was originally an agricultural festival, marking the emergence of spring. After the 

destruction of the Temple in 70 C.E., this holiday was a way for Jews to symbolically bind themselves to their former homeland by eating 

foods that could be found in Israel. Today, Tu B’Shevat has also become a tree-planting festival in Israel, when both Israelis and Jews 

around the world plant trees in honor or in memory of a loved one or friend. To plant a tree in honor or in memory of a friend or loved 

one, please contact Carol Lief in the Religious School office for a JNF donation envelope or call the Atlanta JNF office at(404)236-8990. 

Observing Tu B’Shevat 

The Jewish mystics of the 17th 

century, the Kabbalists, created 

a special ritual modeled after the 

Passover seder, to celebrate 

God's presence in nature. As 

with the Passover seder, the Tu 

B’Shevat seder evolved to 

include four cups of wine/juice, 

but in varying shades of red 

representing the changing 

seasons. 

• The first cup is actually 

white wine or grape juice. It 

represents winter, when 

nature is asleep. The earth 

can be snow-covered, taking 

a rest from blooming and 

blossoming. 

• The second cup is white 

wine or juice with a little 

red mixed in. It represents 

the spring approaching and 

the colors of the season 

changing as the snow melts 

and flowers begin to show 

themselves. 

• The third cup is mostly red 

with a little white mixed in. 

I t r e m i n d s u s o f 

summertime and flowers in 

full bloom. 

• The 4th cup is all red. It 

represents the rich and dark 

autumn colors. Leaves are 

changing, crops are growing 

and the trees are filled with 

blossoms. 

If it is possible, try planting a 

tree on Tu B’Shevat. Some 

people use the occasion to plant 

parsley, which is then ready for 

use at the Pesach seder. Tell 

stories about trees. Take a walk 

outside or in a nearby 

park. Look for Israeli-grown 

fruits and products in your local 

market. Try eating fifteen 

different types of fruits—and 

when you do, remember to say 

the proper blessings, which 

acknowledge that God is the 

source of nature’s bounty. A 

Talmudic passage notes that any 

person who enjoys the pleasures 

of this world without reciting 

blessings of thanks over them is 

akin to a thief. 

Tu B’Shevat in the Torah 

Like Chanukah, Tu B’Shevat is 

a post-Biblical festival, 

i n s t i t u t e d b y t h e 

rabbis. However, the holiday 

certainly has Biblical roots. The 

tithing system dates back to the 

Torah; furthermore, Torah is 

deeply concerned with trees, 

harvests and the natural world— 

all of which are at the heart of 

Tu B’Shevat. From the Tree of 

Knowledge of Good and Evil in 

the Garden of Eden to 

Deuteronomy’s injunction 

against destroying fruit trees in 

times of war, the Biblical text is 

replete with trees, both literal 

and metaphorical. Torah itself is 

often called etz chayim, a Tree 

of Life, following a passage in 

Proverbs. 

A craft to do with your family… 

Helping Hand Tree 

Children can make a 

beautiful tree of handprint 

leaves. 

Materials: 

• Construction paper 

(orange, red, yellow, 

brown and other earth 

tones) 

• Crayons or markers 

• Scissors 

• Glue or a glue stick 

Procedure: 

TEMPLE KOL EMETH 

RELIGIOUS SCHOOL 

STUDENTS PLANT ON 

TU B’SHEVAT AT THE 

DOC LEBOW CENTER. 

1. Have children trace their hands on the construction paper, 

then cut out the tracings. These will be the leaves. 

2. Write or have the children write their names on each of the 

handprints. 

3. Using brown construction paper, cut out a tree trunk and 

branches. 

4. Glue or staple the tree trunk to a large piece of construction 

paper (or onto a bulletin board). 

5. Glue or staple the handprint leaves to the tree. 

Talk about what each child can do with his/her hands to take care 

of our world. 


MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD 

Proverbs 31:9 tells us to “speak up, judge righteously, 

champion the poor and the needy.” With this message at its 

heart, the Southern District Social Action Committee of the 

Union for Reform Judaism, through its TzedekGeorgia Reform 

Jewish advocacy project, is enlisting congregants from its 18 

congregations in Georgia to join in an effort to lobby the state 

legislature on social justice issues. 

The goal is for participating members from all of our 

congregations to meet with their Georgia state legislators at the 

Capitol to address the root causes of social and economic 

injustice while advancing religious tolerance and human 

dignity. The issues at hand are consistent with the Jewish 

mandate of Tikum Olam, “repairing the 

world.” Proverbs 31:9 teaches that God 

expects us to speak up on behalf of the 

vulnerable in our society to those who 

make the civil laws by which we live. We 

must be the ones to speak for those who are 

oppressed and poor, who cannot plead for 

themselves nor pay others to plead for 

them. 

While the URJ’s Religious Action Center 

in Washington, DC, engages in the 

legislative process nationally, many social 

justice issues are resolved at the state level. 

We will use the positions taken by URJ 

resolutions adopted at URJ Biennials or 

passed by the URJ Board of Trustees as our 

guide to advocacy in Georgia. 

Your voice can make a difference. You can 

join the great tradition of Jewish social 

justice advocates from Moses to Rabbi 

Abraham Joshua Heschel, who spoke out 

in defense of morality and justice. 

Experience with lobbying is not required. 

Participants who are new to the process 

will be trained on how to advocate 

effectively, with the project creating 

accessible opportunities for participants to 

put into action the knowledge gained 

through this training. 

To join the effort, please contact 

tzedekgeorgia@yahoo.com. For more 

information find us on the web at 

www.tzedekgeorgia.org. or call 

(770) 886-1704. 


Our Condolences... 

We note the recent passing of: 

Murray Siegel, father of Sheri Siegel 

William (Zev) Goodman, son of Lon Goodman 

May their memories be 

for a blessing.

IN JANUARY WE OBSERVE THE YAHRZEITS OF ... 


Elsa Javor, grandmother of 

Nicole Goodstein 

Edith Weich, grandmother of Frank Mix 

Margaret Long, grandmother of 

Anthony Verzosa 

Gerald Rediger, grandfather of 

Brooke Goldstein 

Harry Brownstein, father of Cheryl Kacher 

Mae Barton, grandmother of Sharon Kirsch 

Tony Hamilton, brother-in-law of 

Pamela Lowe 

Nissim Almeleh, father of 

Martha Perlmutter 

Helen Velcoff, mother of Andrew Velcoff 

Howard Epstein, father of Donna Gottesman 

Rhoda B. Kalish, sister of 

Penny Hamond-Wolk, sister-in-law of 

Jerry Wolk 

Hyman Baron, father of Howard Baron 

Paul Budovsky, friend of Harriet Brodsky 

Steven Lukoff, brother of Jodi Ratnowsky 

Rose Leader, grandmother of Byron Spanjer 

Abraham Gross, grandfather of 

David Hendler 

Ethel Wessler, mother of 

Phyllis Wessler-Brownson 

Gussie Zinkow, mother of Gladys Manheim 

grandmother of Janet Brenner and 

Carol Goro 


Anna Slome, grandmother of Roberta Apte 

Ellen Bauer, mother of Jay Bauer 

Bertha Stark, grandmother of 

Alan Zuckerman 

Phyllis Benson, mother of Richard Benson 

Lee Ann Taylor, aunt of James Corley 

Irving Vogel, father of Harriet Daniels 

Clara Auslander, aunt of Gladys Manheim, 

great-aunt of Janet Brenner and 

Carol Goro 

Ray Brenner, mother of 

Stuart Brenner 

Karen Rosenthal, wife of Alan Rosenthal 

Bernie Schlact, father of Alan Schlact 

Irving Brostoff, father of Vivian Brostoff 

Robert Feldman, brother of 

Richard Feldman 

Florence Gaynor, mother of Mark Gaynor 

Esther Katz, mother of Alan Katz 

Goldie Siegel, grandmother of Lisa Meeks 

Allen Gundersheimer, father of 

Lynn Bodenstein 

Paul Golden, father of Robert Golden 

Mollie Golden, aunt of Diana Lerner 

and Arlene Mix 

Sarah Price, grandmother of Marvin Price 

Irwin Mintz, father of Andy Mintz 

Keith Earls, husband of Allison Wansky 

Samuel Siegel, grandfather of Roberta Apte 

Murray Katz, father of Alan Katz 

Irving Lebow, father of Steven Lebow 

Gail Levine, mother of Lisa Levine and 

Mitzi Schepps 

Martin James, father of Charlene Vener 

Murray Herman, grandfather of 

Steven Leebow 


Rose Brenner, grandmother of 

Richard Brenner 

Irving Strauss, father of David Strauss 

Rolf Weinberg, father of Debora Antonoff 

Milton Sevack, father of Nicole Goodstein 

Norman Kramer, father of Tal Kramer 

Martha Manley, mother of Chuck Manley 

Lenora Kohn, mother of Ellen Freedman 

Anna Kaplan, mother of Sandy Hendrick 

Marion Wilner, mother of Wendy Kapiloff 

Abraham Weich, grandfather of Frank Mix 

Aric Harrison, grandson of 

Rosalynd Bernstein 

Elaine Lancaster, mother of Candy Hene 

Lillian Meislish, mother of Jeffrey Mitchell 

Sandy Nobel, mother of Barbara Sobel 

Clara Yagerman, mother of 

Stanley Yagerman 

Irving Daniels, husband of Harriet Daniels, 

father of Ilene Daniels and Craig Daniels 

Ernie Frank, uncle of Lynnor Holder 

Adam Burger, cousin of Melanie Litt 

Guenter Tempel, father of Michael Tempel 

Viola Teplin, mother of Gail Teplin 

Bernie Miron, father of Janet Kelley 

Joan Demsky, mother of Ellen Lopez 

Rose Netburn, mother of Isabelle Netburn 

Gladys Akin, grandmother of Betsy Siegel 

Mildred Becker, mother of Alice Becker 

Sam Mendelsohn, father of Linda Jenkins 

Robert Burger, grandfather of Melanie Litt 

Gertrude Rasnick, mother of Robert Rasnick 

grandmother of Amy Sweet 

Anna Roth, grandmother of Jack Roth 

Darrell Cooper, brother of 

Stephanie Schulman 

February 1 

Mollie Firestone, grandmother of 

Lori Barnett 

Leo Monty, uncle of Sandra Gansel 

David Millman, nephew of Gail Jacobs and 

Robert Jacobs 

Carl Loef, grandfather of Robyn Ladinsky 

Yetta Seifer, grandmother of 

Nancy Oppenheim 

Joyce Abish, wife of Marvin Abish 

Jerome Meyers, father of Ilene Chait 

Sol Jacobs, father of Gail Jacobs 

Judy Sturman, sister of Lorraine Kimmel 

Danuta Grossman, grandmother of 

Monica Tempel 

Isidore Yagerman, father of 

Stanley Yagerman 

Daniel Rindner, father of Lisa Singer 

Hannah Fite, mother of Alan Fite 

Edythe Perlman, mother of Robin Flake 

Dean Austin, cousin of William Hood 

Jeanne Lowery, mother of Donald Lowery 

Esther Ledwitz, mother of Florence Rigby 

Julian Lewis, father of Pam Spanjer 

Gisela Reder, mother of Evy Eckber, 

grandmother of Teri Singer 

Nathan Greenstein, father of 

Marlene Kattaron 

Philip Leibowitz, father of 

Michael Leibowitz 

Marcia Lurey, wife of Barry Lurey 

Mary Heisler, grandmother of 

Karen Melnick 

Shirley Warren, mother of Cary Chassner 

Ernest Gansel, father of Sandra Gansel 

Kathryn Hendrick, mother of 

David Hendrick 

Donald Rigler, uncle of Helene Holzman 

Morris Seifer, grandfather of 

Nancy Oppenheim 

Mayour Zadeh, father of Maurice Zadeh 

Bernard Facher, grandfather of 

Lisa Boardman 

Julius Demsky, father of Ellen Lopez 

Sheldon Pearl, husband of Cynthia Pearl 

Bertram Rose, father of Dennis Rose 

Samuel Stiefel, father of Alan Stiefel 


J 

ill Suchke was one of our 

dearest friends and was 

not only a wonderful 

friend to us but also to Temple 

Kol Emeth and many of its 

congregants. Many of us 

learned from her positive 

approach to life, which she 

demonstrated even while 

battling a serious illness. Jill 

lived life to the fullest. One of 

her greatest pleasures was 

s p e n d i n g 

Friday nights 

a t T K E 

p r a y i n g , 

laughing and 

being with 

family and 

friends. Jill’s 

passing in 

October is an painful loss to 

many of us. 

During her last few weeks, Jill 

shared one of her last wishes 

with her family: that the 

remaining stained glass 

windows in the Sanctuary be 

completed. These 10 windows 

above the Ark represent the Ten 

Commandments, and the colors 

beautifully represent all the 

colors of our human race. 

With only four installed to date, 

we’d like to kick off the fund by 

sponsoring a window in memory 

of Jill. We invite you to 

contribute any amount you are 

comfortable with, in helping 

fulfill her wish to complete our 

beautiful Sanctuary. 

Donations can be made to: 

Stained Glass Window Fund in 

Memory of Jill Suchke 

Temple Kol Emeth 

1415 Old Canton Road 

Marietta, GA 30062 

For our part, we now lovingly 


TKE NEWS IN BRIEF 

dedicate the fifth window in 

memory of our dear friend, Jill. 

Lovingly, 

Ginger and Doug Pisik 

S 

ave the date for the 

T e n e n b a u m F a m i l y 

Lecture in Judaic Studies! 

Dr. Norman (Noam) A. 

Stillman, Schusterman/Josey 

Chair in Judaic History, 

University of Oklahoma, will 

deliver the 2013 Tenenbaum 

Family Lecture in Judaic Studies 

at Emory University on 

Wednesday, February 13, at 

7:30 PM in the Reception Hall 

of the Carlos Museum. The 

lecture is titled “When Arabic 

Was a Jewish Language,” a 

wide-ranging historical and 

cultural guide to Jewish 

civilization in its Islamic milieu. 

Free parking is available in the 

Fishburne and Peavine decks, 

and a reception will follow the 

lecture. 

Dr. Stillman is an internationally 

recognized authority on the 

history and culture of the 

Islamic world and on Sephardi 

and Mizrachi Jewry. Professor 

Stillman received his B.A. 

(magnum cum laude) and Ph.D. 

in Oriental Studies from the 

University of Pennsylvania and 

was a post-doctoral fellow at the 

Jewish Theological Seminary. 

He is the author of seven books 

and numerous articles in several 

languages, including The Jews 

of Arab Lands in Modern Times, 

a sequel to his highly acclaimed 

The Jews of Arab Lands: A 

History and Source Book 

(Jewish Publication Society, 

1991 and 1979, respecitively); 

the second book was nominated 

for the National Jewish Book 

Award. He has traveled widely 

throughout the Middle East and 

North Africa and frequently 

lectures there, as well as in 

Europe and the United States; 

and he is the recipient of 

numerous academic honors. He 

is the executive editor of the 

award-winning five-volume 

Encyclopedia of Jews in the 

Islamic World with Brill 

Academic Publishers (Brill 

Academic Press, 2010) and 

continues in that capacity for the 

expanding online edition. 

Professor Stillman was editor of 

the AJS Review, the journal of 

the Association for Jewish 

Studies, from 1989–1999 and 

currently serves on the editorial 

boards of several international 

journals. 

For more information, check the 

d e p a r t m e n t w e b s i t e 

www.js.emory.edu, write to 

jewishstudies@emory.edu, or 

call 404-727-6301. 

B 

rotherhood would like 

to thank David Kimmel 

for a wonderfully 

informative lecture on the 

Georgia Aquarium. 

Please visit the Georgia 

Aquarium and see the largest 

aquarium in the world! 

www.georgiaaquarium.org 

W 

here can you go for 

help with addiction 

affecting your 

family? Local synagogues have 

meetings weekly. 

� Temple Beth Tikvah is a 

host site for Families 

Anonymous on Mondays at 

7 : 1 5 p . m . F a m i l i e s 

Anonymous is a group of 

concerned relatives and 

friends whose lives have 

been adversely affected by a 

loved one's addiction to 

alcohol or drugs. 

� Temple Kol Emeth is a host 

site for Atlanta Al-Anon on 

Wednesdays at 7 p.m. 

� Temple Kehillat Chaim 

hosts an Alcoholics 

Anonymous meeting on 

Tuesdays at 8 p.m. 

� Congregation Etz Chaim is 

a host site for JACS (Jewish 

alcoholics, chemicallydependent 

persons and 

significant others) on the 

first and third Tuesdays of 

the month at 7 p.m. Contact 

Miri at (770) 928-2523 or 

email 

georgiatraveler@att.net. 

� Congregation B’nai Torah 

hosts an Al-Anon meeting 

on Wednesdays at 6 p.m.

15 th Annual Co-Ed Bunco Night 

Norma Goldberg 

Sally Greenstein 

Philip Miehl 

Martha Perlmutter 

Sandy Faye 

Teri Singer 

Saturday, Feb. 2 

TKE Social Hall 

7-8 p.m. Pot-luck dinner 

8-10 p.m. Bunco 

Each participant should bring a dish to share. 

No prior experience is needed - 

we will teach all beginners! 

If you would like to participate in this fun evening, please 

call Ellen Cooper at (770) 516-0772 by January 26. 

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The cost is $20. 

RSVP with payment to 

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home (770) 565-4176 

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For an up-to-date calendar, please visit 

the main page of our website, 

www.kolemeth.net 

2 p.m. Purimspiel Rehearsal 

13 

Religious School 

8:30 a.m. Kafe Kol Emeth 

9:30 a.m. Choir 

9:30 a.m. Adult Ed Rabbi Boxt 

9:30 a.m. TKE Board Meeting 

10 a.m. Education Committee 

12 p.m. Jr. Choir 


20 

NFTY Winter Regional 

Conference at Davis Academy 


27 


8:30 a.m. Kafe Kol Emeth 

9 a.m. Speaker Series—Rabbi 

Erin Boxt 

9:30 a.m. Choir 

10 a.m. Interfaith Couples 

Course 

12 p.m. Jr. Choir 

2 p.m. Scouts Self-defense 

Class 


6 

21 

Martin Luther 

King Day 

OFFICE 

CLOSED 

NFTY Winter 

Regional 

Conference at 

Davis 

Academy 

1 

New Years Day 

OFFICE 

CLOSED 

7 8 

Hebrew School 

14 15 

Hebrew School 

22 

Hebrew School 

28 29 

Hebrew School 

5:30 p.m. 

WRJ—Making 

2013 Lucky 

2 

9:30 a.m. Torah 

Study 

7 p.m. Al-Anon 

Meeting 

3 4 

8 p.m. 

Congregational 

Shabbat Service 

9 

10 

11 

Hebrew School 7 p.m. 6 p.m. 

9:30 a.m. Torah Membership Congregational 

Study 

Committee Shabbat Dinner 

5:30 p.m. Teen Meeting 8 p.m. 

Lounge 



Meeting 


16 

Hebrew School 


Study 

5:30 p.m. Teen 

Lounge 


Meeting 

23 

Hebrew School 


Study 


Lounge 


Meeting 

30 

Hebrew School 


Study 


Lounge 


Meeting 

17 18 

NFTY Winter 

Regional 

Conference at 

Davis Academy 

8 p.m. 



24 25 

6:30 p.m. Tot 

Shabbat 

7:15 p.m. Pre- 

Shabbat Wine & 

Cheese 

8 p.m. 

Congregational & 

6th & 7th Grade 


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9 a.m. Torah 

Study 

5 

12 


9 a.m. Torah 

Study 

10:30 a.m. Bat 

Mitzvah of 

Sydney Kaltman 

7:30 p.m. 

Installation of 

Rabbi Boxt 

19 

NFTY Winter 

Regional 

Conference at 

Davis Academy 

9 a.m. Torah 

Study 

10:30 a.m. B’nai 

Mitzvah of Jake 

and Max Pralgo 

26 

TU B’SHEVAT 


9 a.m. Torah 

Study

INSIDE THIS ISSUE 

Worship Schedule ......................... .2 

Message from the Rabbis .............. 3 

Message from the President ......... 4 

Religious School.............................. 4 

MJCCA Sunshine School .............. 5 

Youth & Family Programming .... 6 

Women of Reform Judaism ........... 8 

Brotherhood .................................. 10 

JF&CS ......................................... ..12 

B’nai Mitzvah ............................... 12 

Membership ................................ ..13 

Contributions .............................. ..14 

Recent Deaths ............................. ..16 

Yahrzeits ..................................... ..17 

January Calendar ........................ 27 

www.kolemeth.net 

Temple Kol Emeth 

1415 Old Canton Road 

Marietta, Georgia 30062 

Change Service Requested 

Dere is somet’ing to reggae music. Da KEFTY/NIFTY 

song leaders hav’ a growin’ repertoire of reggaeinspired 

songs. Bob Marley’s “One Love” was da 

closing hymn for one of our Ecumenical Thanksgiving 

Services. 

Hey mon: Join us for 

Reggae Shabbat 

Friday, Feb 8. 

Dis is de Shabbat closest to what would hav’ been Bob 

Marley’s 67 th birthday (Feb 6). 

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