August / September 2021 Elul 5781 / Tishrei 5782 Join Us For

AUGUST / SEPTEMBER 2021 ELUL 5781 / TISHREI 5782

JOIN US FOR SERVICES AS WE WELCOME THE NEW YEAR 5782

Selichot Sukkot First Day Saturday Night, August 28th, 8:30 PM Tuesday, September 21st With USCJ / Rabbinical Assembly 9:30 AM Service Via Zoom (details to follow) Sukkot Second Day Wednesday, September 22nd 9:30 AM Service Rosh Hashanah Shemini Atzeret Monday, September 6th Tuesday, September 28th (Erev Rosh Hashanah) 9:30 AM Service 6:15 PM…….. Evening Services (Yizkor will take place following Haftorah)

Tuesday, September 7th (First Day) Erev Simchat Torah 8:45 AM………… Shachrit Tuesday, September 28th 6:00 PM Dairy Dinner Wednesday, September 8th (Second Day) 7:15 PM Evening Service and 8:45 AM ………… Shachrit Grand Celebration

Simchat Torah Day Yom Kippur Wednesday, September 29th 9:30 AM Service Erev Yom Kippur / Kol Nidre Kiddush Lunch following Sukkot and Simchat Wednesday September 15th……7:05 PM (Prompt) Torah Services will be determined at a later date. Yom Kippur Thursday, September 16th 8:45 AM ………………...... Shachrit 5:40 PM..……………………..…Mincha

See pages 9-16 for all High Holiday Information Page 2

BETH SHALOM MOVIE FESTIVAL

Inside this issue: From the Rabbi 3 WE’RE

From the President 4

Congregation 5-8 BACK!! News

High Holiday 9-16 Information

Beth Shalom 17-18 The Beth Shalom Mini-Movie Festival is coming back Happenings with a new, incredible line-up of movies just for you! Men’s Club 19 Mark your calendar for these dates:

Sisterhood 19-20 OCTOBER 24, 2021 Education 21 NOVEMBER 21, 2021 Preschool 22 JANURAY 23, 2022 Youth Department 23-24 FEBRUARY 13, 2022

Yahrzeits 25 MARCH 20, 2022

Tributes & 26-29 Contributions We heard you and we are responding. You want it back

Beth Shalom Bulletin and so do we. All movies will start at 7:00 PM at The Advertisers 30-34 Beth Shalom Cultural Arts Center (Katz Social Hall).

Beth Shalom Board & Check the October/November bulletin for details of the Staff information 35 first two movies! Page 3 FROM OUR RABBI

What We Pray for in the New Year

Achdut can also mean Ask any Jew what the upcoming holidays are all about, and they will probably tell you that it’s about harmony or solidarity. And introspection, or teshuvah (repentance). Or they’ll given the many challenges explain how Rosh Hashanah reminds us of the we face as a community from the pandemic to antisemitism, demonization of Israel to the forward march of time as we prepare to start another New Year on the Hebrew calendar. disaffection of our youth, we need to come together as one, perhaps more than ever before in Still others might mention how we are trying to make our lifetimes. it into God’s Sefer HaChayim, the ‘Book of Life’, and God-willing, as the pandemic recedes we will get how we stand in judgment before God who ultimately holds us all to account. Whether or not you take that to experience a true sense of achdut as we join idea literally, the notion of a Sefer HaChayim makes together for the Holidays as a kehillah kedosha, a sacred community. We all come to shul from us keenly aware of how precious life is, and how we should never take it for granted. By extension, these different levels of Jewish observance, and even holy days implore us to take stock of our lives so that different theological and ideological perspectives. But we are pulled together out of a deep desire to we might merit being blessed with the gift of life for another year, despite our many imperfections. reconnect with our community, and to rekindle that sense of kedusha, of holiness in our lives. The global pandemic has certainly made us all appreciate how tenuous and precious life is, how For me, that is one of the special joys that comes precious our health is, and how it is something we with the holidays. Perhaps you sense that joy as can never take for granted. We all have our own well. It is the elation of seeing so many Jews Covid-19 stories to tell. And those stories, sadly, have come together as one, not just in the theoretical not yet come to an end. There are new ones being sense, but actually showing up together physically told each and every day. in the same place and at the same time.

In Jewish thought, there is a principle called Pikuach As a rabbi, despite all the arduous and often Nefesh which teaches us how saving a life outweighs mundane preparations for Rosh Hashanah and every other mitzvah -- and underscores how Yom Kippur, it is simply a wondrous delight to important it is not just to safeguard our own health, behold so many of our fellow Jews coming to shul but the health of others as well. That is why we and praying together as one; not to mention don’t hesitate to violate Shabbat when it comes to having the rare opportunity to speak to almost the saving a life, whether our own or someone else’s. entire congregation at one time. Whether you are That is also why, for example, our synagogue able to join us in person or remotely, I hope to Covid-19 Task Force has been so carefully weighing sense your presence. And I hope that we can all how best to move forward in re-opening our shul derive strength and inspiration from sensing the activities. presence of one another as we are assembled in prayer during the upcoming holidays. Despite the controversy, those of us who considered the risk/benefit and chose to get vaccinated, modeled So as we approach the Rosh Hashanah, I pray for a further example of this mitzvah, since beyond a year where all Jews will come together and rise protecting ourselves we helped limit the mutation and above the differences that sometimes threaten to spread of the virus to others. While not everyone felt pull us apart. If the Jewish people are united, there comfortable or were able to make that choice is no force in the world that can bring about our themselves, we do know that as more people got downfall. vaccinated it saved real lives, extending the principle of pikuach nefesh to the community at large. May 5782 usher in a year of achdut (unity), kehillah (community) b’riut (health) and kedushah Another Jewish value is expressed by the Hebrew (holiness) for all of us and for all of term “achdut”, meaning unity. We often bandy around humanity. Amen. the term, but rarely do we stop to think about its true meaning, how we can achieve it, or why it is so vitally L’Shanah Tova u’Metukah, important Rabbi Mark Zimmerman

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L’Chaim to 5782!

Here we are. A year later...arriving at another holiday Although many of us have during the pandemic. I know...some are referring to this been vaccinated, part of “new” period of normalcy as post-pandemic, but the the work we do at Beth Shalom is to create an feelings around this upcoming holiday season still inclusive environment where everyone can resonate differently than the pre-Covid era. Many of us participate no matter what their status. I have been have been returning back to a “normal” way of life — so proud of our kehillah for following our policies (and returning to work in-person, going on vacations, attending challenging them at times), but being patient and gatherings with family and friends — while some of us are understanding through this era of the unknown and still grappling with the idea of how to go about returning to unprecedented. a “normal” way of life. Either way, we are assessing how to re-enter the community. At Beth Shalom, we have held With that said, I am thrilled to see congregants steadfast in our belief of the Jewish principle that pikuach returning to the building for services, programs, and nefesh doche et hakol, the saving of a life, outweighs all meetings. The monthly food bank drive has been other commandments. It is true that we have taken our successful through the efforts of our Sisterhood. time with the reopening process, but our cautious Men’s Club has sponsored several fried chicken approach has mitigated the risk of contracting the virus dinners out on the Axler Patio, which were well and spreading it to others. These decisions have not been attended. And, we’ve had monthly programming on easy to make, especially with the rest of the state and Zoom while cooking with some of our younger country opening up around us, but the members of our members! Task Force have wrestled with different protocols, procedures, and policies for over sixteen months and Now, with the hustle and bustle of the new year and have done a tremendous job of keeping our kehillah safe. school being back in session, our time to devote to the shul might lessen, but my hope is that you will As we move towards a post-pandemic way of life, we still continue to connect, engage, and be inspired by all have to remain cautious and consider the new variants of that we have to offer. As we move into the year 5782, the virus and how those will impact our shul community. I look forward to seeing the 3D versions of all of you Please know that we are working our way towards “the and welcoming you back to the place that has always way things were”, but your patience towards that goal is been here for you! Come and find your connection still needed. We have been consistent with our practice with Beth Shalom again if you’ve been away for a and we will remain that way. With popular mantras while. And, if you are new to the Beth Shalom family, popping up this past year like, “Everything will be ok,” and please get involved. As the old saying goes, you only “Staying together while being apart,” we are looking for get out of something what you put into it, and I prom- ways to balance the pre-Covid lifestyle with what we have ise you won’t be disappointed! learned from the pandemic. Streaming services will continue as will Zoom programs and meetings. L’Shanah tovah tikatev v’taihatem! Wendy Widis

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WELCOME NEW MEMBERS Igor Karshenboym and Andrea Caceres Korry & Jane Tauber Mercedes Laminack and daughters, Martina & Manuela Jeffrey & Gwen Simon Robert Green Jennifer & Adam Klein and daughters Emma Paige & Sadie Jo

“We are delighted to have you as a part of our Kehillah”

B’NAI MITZVAHS—MAZEL TOV!

Robbie Meddin August 14, 2021 Son of Louis & Michele Meddin

Robbie’s hobbies are baseball and basketball. For is Mitzvah Project, he is volun- teering for The Miracle League at North Park. He is working with special needs kids in a variety of activities. Robbie was on the Leadership Committee for The Jewish Club at Webb Bridge for 3 years. His group started a tradition of planting daffodils for The Daffodil Project each spring.

Robbie will be attending the 9th grade at Alpharetta High School in the fall. His grandparents are Stanley & Bunny Pollock and Roger & Ethel Meddin.

Jacob Rosenberger August 21, 2021 Son of Dodie & Jeremy Sachs and Seth Rosenberger

Jacob’s hobbies are swimming, playing games, playing Pokemon, and watching Mar- vel movies. For his mitvah project, Jacob is fundraising for the Roadrunners for the Shriners Hospital. He is the grandson of Debby & Jim Rosenberger, Shelley & Bob Brodsky, Sue & Mike Littauer and Barbra & Kenny Sachs. Jacob will attend 8th grade at North Gwinnett Middle School in the fall.

FROM OUR SISTERHOOD CATERING

Due to COVID, we have been offering Curbside Kiddush Lunches every other week. Thanks to our great Chef, Jan Adler, for coordinating the brunches and for her helpers Cheryl Garfinkel and Lisa Sturt.

We are hoping to go back to weekly Kiddushes and will be ready when this happens. Thank you all for your support. Keep placing those Curbside Orders!

Lisa Sturt, Sisterhood kitchen liaison & volunteer coordinator Page 6

WE MOURN THE LOSS Lynette Newman Cohen, sister of Stuart Newman, April 24, 2021 Harriet Walter, mother of Rich Walter, April 25, 2021 Abe Besser, step-father of Andy Gelernter, April 26, 2021 Barbara Topper, mother of David Topper, May 3, 2021 Arnold Perlman, husband of Eileen Perlman & Beth Shalom Member, June 22, 2021 Phillip Shusterman, husband of Phyllis Shusterman & Beth Shalom Member, July 1, 2021 Leo Garfinkel, father of Wayne Garfinkel, July 8, 2021 Janelle Vallen, sister of Helene Urbaitel, July 16, 2021 “MAY THEIR MEMORY BE A BLESSING”

A Special Thanks… FROM THE VP OF RITUAL

We have been using Zoom for Friday night services. For Shabbat, we are happy to be able to have in person Services We are continuing to stream for those who are not comfortable coming in person.

Thank you to our technical and most talented Rabbi Mark Zimmerman, Howard Fish, Ed Heller, David Izenson, Hagai Nechmad and Michael Funk for making this happen.

We also would like to thank our Torah readers, Gabbais, and greeters for their support during services in the months of April, May and June:

Torah Readers: Michael Cohen, Miriam Gentin, Andy Gothard, Gail Foorman, Ellen Doft, Sarah Chodrow, Hugh Mainzer, Robin Kramarow, Dan Frankel, David Bauman, Elaine Berger, Ed Ross, Ken Schwager, Fred Rich, Mark Safra, Jeremy Sachs, Dodie Sachs, Shai Robkin, Gilner Religious School 7th Graders and Rabbi Mark Zimmerman

Gabbais: Dan Frankel, Stuart Levin, Gail Foorman, and Lee Newman

Greeters: Linda Zimmerman and Wendy Widis

Yasher Koach, The Ritual Committee

Anyone who would like to read regularly at a service or would like to celebrate an anniversary of an event such as your Bar/Bat Mitzvah by reading the Torah or Haftorah for that Shabbat, please go to www.bethshalom.net and click on forms and then click on Torah readers or contact Dan Frankel at [email protected] or [email protected]. Page 7

CONVERSATIONS WITH CHAI’LITES

An Interview with Sherie Green

Where are you originally from? Cincinnati, OH

How did you end up settling in Atlanta? I came in hope of finding employment. It was after the school year began, so I waited tables for about a month, but began with Cobb County Schools in October 1991.

What do you enjoy about living in Atlanta? Right now, I enjoy being close to mountains and love the weather.

What is your favorite restaurant in Atlanta? I like Peachtree Corners Cafe coffee shop. It has good tea and I love the neighborhood feeling. It is friendly. They know your name. Like Cheers! I like Taqueria In Georgetown, Eli's Pita, but really, wherever I go with friends.

What is your favorite activity to do in Atlanta? Hiking around Atlanta and nearby. Also, meeting friends for dinner.

Where would you go on your dream vacation? I have traveled all over the world and have some of my dream vacations/bucket list places scheduled. African safaris in Kenya and Tanzania and climbing Kilimanjaro in December. Next summer Machu Picchu.

What do you like best about the Atlanta Jewish Community (besides Beth Shalom, of course)? CBS and the family aspect is fantastic. CBS and the Jewish community are tight-knit and both were great for us as a young family to always have people to do things with. That still holds true today.

What is one thing on your bucket list that you would like to achieve? As mentioned above, travel and hiking are my passions. I plan to retire and travel. My Southeast Asia trip was canceled in 2020 due to COVID, I plan to retire in October 2024, then reschedule the Asia trip and climb to the base camp of Mount Everest

Tell the Beth Shalom community one thing we may not know about you. I took a year in my 20s and traveled around the world. I didn't work or drive for a year. I went to New Zealand, Australia, Hong Kong, India, Israel, France, and Spain. My mom toured China and Thailand with me. When I was in Nepal I got sick, then visited my grandmother in Israel and she made me chicken soup. There's nothing better.

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CONVERSATIONS WITH CHAI’LITES

An Interview with Ben and Elaine Strauss (Michael & Zoey)

Where are you from? Elaine: Marietta/East Cobb Ben: Roswell

How did you end up settling in Atlanta/What has changed the most? Elaine: We met in Augusta through a mutual friend when Ben was a med student and I (Elaine) was a pharmacy student. We were away for 10-15 years. When we came back there were pockets of areas revamped like Peachtree Corners, Ponce City Market was new and other areas around the zoo. We love learning about Gwinnett. Ben: In-town was kind of a black hole to me when I lived in Roswell. There is so much to explore. The loss of trees and suburban sprawl was a surprise. Growing up, not far north in Alpharetta, was all horse farms. Now there are houses, shop- ping centers, and schools.

What do you enjoy about living in Atlanta? Elaine: Being close to family is huge. We lived in Boston and had our first child, Michael there. It was hard being far away. Here, they have both sets of grandparents and cousins. Joining CBS and Alefbet School, we have formed a community. Our high school and college friends are not around, so it has been great for us. Ben: Mostly, being near family and I definitely prefer the weather to some places we've lived in the northeast. Also, the Southern Hospitality; people are inviting and warm. It is a big city without the typical big city feel.

What is your favorite restaurant in Atlanta? Elaine and Ben: Rumi's has a cool atmosphere. It is kid-friendly and has outdoor seating.

What is your favorite activity to do in Atlanta? Elaine: Doing outdoor activities with the kids. We like to explore different parks. Some of our favorites are The Atlanta Bo- tanical Gardens, Autry Mill Nature Center, and Peachtree Corners Town Center. Ben: Cycling. There is a greenway between Roswell and Alpharetta that is great to do so.

Where would you go on your dream vacation? Elaine and Ben: We have had several already. We went on a Mediterranean cruise for our honeymoon in 2014. Istanbul was incredible. We loved the architecture and history there. We went to Italy in 2016. Cinque Terre is breath-taking. We participated in the Honeymoon Israel program in 2019 that was fantastic when Elaine was pregnant with Zoey. We would like to take the kids on a cruise and go to Hawaii.

What do you like best about the Atlanta Jewish Community (besides Beth Shalom, of course)? Elaine: We have met a group of young families and professionals with young children and similar interests. There is something for everyone and always someone up to do something. There are a lot of opportunities for social action. Ben: Same as what Elaine said. And, as I said before, people are welcoming and inviting. There is a niche for everyone.

What is one thing on your bucket list that you would like to achieve? Elaine: Professionally, certifications within my pharmacy career. Personally, staying active, keeping fit and likely joining the CBS choir. Ben: To produce two happy, healthy, well-adjusted, kind, loving human beings. That is my goal.

Tell the Beth Shalom community one thing we may not know about you. Elaine: I am a first generation American. My parents immigrated from the former Soviet Union in 1980 to give their family a better life and Jewish education. My older sister was just a toddler. I speak fluent Russian. Ben: I ran cross country for 4 years and wrestled for 3 years in high school.

Page 9 HIGH HOLIDAY 5782 INFORMATION

HIGH HOLIDAY TICKETS GUEST & NON-MEMBER TICKETS

Please be advised that tickets are required for We are happy to offer additional tickets for your family admittance to High Holiday services and for the members and guests. Tickets must be pre-paid. The streaming service link. In person services, tickets 2021 / 5782 ticket prices are as follows: willl be checked by Ushers and Security Officers as you enter the Lobby. Please have your ticket avail- $90 – relatives or guests living over 50 miles beyond able as you enter. Metropolitan Atlanta and for adult children of members 26 -34 years (who are living in the Metro Atlanta area & are no longer on your membership). MEMBERS $180 - all relatives or other non-related guests living High Holiday tickets will be mailed August 16th to within the Metropolitan Atlanta area. members whose dues and other financial commitments are current. If finances are a concern, Reciprocity for High Holiday tickets is arranged please call Loli Gross to discuss your account and through the synagogue office. For out-of-town guests make appropriate financial arrangements. All dis- who are members of a United Synagogue affiliated cussions are confidential. synagogue, we will provide complimentary tickets. These out-of-town individuals must have their Children/Young Adults (25 years of age & younger) synagogue administrator send a letter to Congregation attending services with their parents do not require a Beth Shalom stating that they are members in good ticket. They are considered a part of your member- standing. ship. Adult children (26 plus years) of members may purchase tickets as a guest of their parents. If you In fairness to all Beth Shalom congregants who will not be using your High Holiday tickets (each tick- support our synagogue throughout the year, we et will be labeled with your name and address), welcome non-members to join us for the celebration of please understand that your ticket is not transferable the High Holidays. We ask that those who are not yet to other family members or friends. members help offset the costs of providing our members with outstanding programming, superior educational services (both for our children and adults), COLLEGE STUDENTS / MILITARY as well as the countless projects and social activities. Tickets may be purchased through the synagogue We are happy to offer your College Student or office for the cost of $180 each for non-member. Military Personnel complimentary tickets for High (Non-members who join by December 31, 2021 will Holiday Services. have the cost of HH tickets applied to their first year’s dues) Please fill out the Guest Ticket form with the name and school attending or branch serving, and we will issue the tickets. Having their own tickets will save them from having to check in with Security personnel at the front door.

Tickets may be used for both Rosh Hashanah and DECORUM AND SHUL ETIQUETTE Yom Kippur. All guest tickets will be mailed to the congregant’s address with their High Holiday tickets. It is wonderful to see and visit with friends we have not seen in a while. However, it is often a disturbance to those attending High Holiday services when this visiting takes place in the sanctuary. Please do not disturb the services with unnecessary talking.

Parents, please know where your children are at all times. You are the responsible party in this endeavor. Children are encouraged to attend our Children / Teen Services and go to their designated rooms or with you in the sanctuary.

Please do not allow them to roam the halls unsupervised. Thank you! Page 10 HIGH HOLIDAYS 5782 INFORMATION AMUD MEMBERS JUNIOR CONGREGATION / MINI MINYAN / TEEN SCENE In recognition of those families who have voluntarily increased their dues level to AMUD, We conduct three separate children’s services - Mini the following is observed during the High Minyan for grades 1st, 2nd, 3rd, Junior Holidays: Congregation for grades 4th, 5th 6th and 7th. These services will start at 11:00am. Teen service for Reserved Parking for Amud Members – The grades 8-12 will begin at 10:15am. numbered spots along the back of the parking lot Parents are encouraged to have their children attend are reserved for our Amud Members throughout these services the High Holidays. Please be respectful and do not park in the numbered spots. TOT SERVICES Reserved Seating in the Sanctuary: Three pews will be marked as reserved for those Amud Services for the youngest members ( preschoolers

Members wishing to be seated there. (All other 5 years and under) of Beth Shalom will take place in seating is first come, first serve.) In fairness to all, classrooms on the first floor of the Margol & Klein please do not reserve seats for family or friends Family Center. Space is limited. Each child must be after 10:00am . accompanied by a parent.

PARKING Parking is at a premium during the High Holidays. Our parking lot will accommodate 109 cars. A shuttle service will be running continually on the first and second day of Rosh Hashanah, Erev Yom Kippur, and Yom Kippur. The shuttle will circuit between Dunwoody Community Church, SHUTTLE BUS SCHEDULE 2250 Dunwoody Club Drive 30350 (approximately THE SHUTTLE BUS WILL CIRCUIT 1 1/2 miles from Beth Shalom) and Congregation BETWEEN DUNWOODY COMMU NITY

Beth Shalom. Please do NOT park in the CHURCH, 2250 DUNWOODY CLUB DRIVE neighborhood streets as your car will be TO BETH SHALOM CONTINUALLY FOR ticketed and/or towed. THE TIMES AND DATES LISTED BELOW.

Tuesday, September 7th USHERS NEEDED Start: 10:00 am End: 2:30 pm

If you would like to usher during any of the High Wednesday, September 8th

Holiday services, your help would be greatly Start: 10:00 am End: 2:30 pm appreciated. Maintaining decorum and safety in the Sanctuary and the Lobby takes many Wednesday, September 15th Start: 5:45 pm End: 10:00 pm volunteers. You may request your day and time; we will do our best to honor your request. Please Thursday, September 16th call the synagogue office and/ or Michael Cohen, Usher Coordinator, 678-637-7242 to volunteer Start: 9:00 am End: 3:00 pm your services. (Please note: you do not have to be a Board Member to be an usher). PLEASE NOTE: There will be NO parking in the Fountainebleau Subdivision. Your car WILL be towed or ticketed!!!

UNITED SYNAGOGUE OF CONSERVATIVE JUDAISM

Through affiliation with United Synagogue, synagogues support the organizations and programs of the Conservative Movement. Page 11 HIGH HOLIDAY 5782 INFORMATION

HIGH HOLIDAY FLOWERS ROSH HASHANAH 2021 / 5782 SCHEDULE

Each year we ask congregants and friends of Beth SELICHOT Shalom to help add to the beauty of the High Saturday Night, August 28 Holiday services by contributing toward the cost of With USCJ / Rabbinical Assembly via Zoom floral arrangements for the Bima on Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. ROSH HASHANAH

Services will also be streamed Please consider remembering to include the flower donation on your giving list. Check your High Monday, September 6 Holiday Packet and email for the (Erev Rosh Hashanah) form to fill out. 6:15 PM…………. Evening Services

Todah Rabah! Tuesday, September 7 (First Day) 8:45 AM………… Shachrit MERCAZ Teen Service 10:15am Shofar Service at approximately 11:00am What is MERCAZ? MERCAZ is the arm of the Followed by Junior Congregation & Children’s Conservative Movement in Israel. MERCAZ Services promotes religious pluralism in Israel and promotes civil rights including Conservative/Masorti 5:00 PM…Tashlich followed by Mincha representation on religious councils and full equality for women. Your support funds the Conservative Movement’s voice in Israel and encourages electoral reform so that extremist Wednesday, September 8 (Second Day) minority parties no longer wield undue power. 8:45 AM ………… Shachrit Optional dues are $36 Individual & $54 Family. Teen Service 10:15 AM To join or donate, visit https://www.mercazusa.org Shofar Service at approximately 11:00 AM followed by Junior Congregation & Children’s Services

OPERATION ISAIAH- ATLANTA COMMUNITY FOOD BANK

The Jewish community and the Atlanta Community YOM KIPPUR 2021 / 5782 Schedule Food Bank are getting ready to come together for Services will also be streamed our 31st Operation Isaiah drive. For over three decades, the Atlanta Jewish community has Erev Yom Kippur / Kol Nidre partnered with the Food Bank to help feed our Wednesday, September 15……7:05 PM hungry neighbors in Atlanta and North Georgia. (Prompt) Thia year, donations are requesred. For every $1 that is donated, the Food Bank can provide four meals. A can of beans costs about $1. Monetary donations also provide grants and supplies for Yom Kippur partner agencies so they can more effectively Thursday, September 16 distribute food to their community. We hope you will join us this year! Operation Isaiah will begin on 8:45 AM ………………...... Shachrit September 1st and conclude on September 30th. 10:15 AM …….…………..…...Teen Service September is Hunger Action Month. Link to make your donation is https://tinyurl.com/bsopis 11:00 – 12:30 PM ...... ,……..Youth Services 11:30 AM (approx.) …...... Yizkor Service 2:30 – 5:40 PM …………...... Break HIGH HOLIDAY CHOIR REHEARSALS 5:40 PM (Prompt)...... Mincha The choir, under the 7:10 PM…………..……...... Ne’ilah direction of our own 8:10 PM …………...... Shofar, Ma’ariv Amy Thropp, is meeting on 8:20 PM…...... Havdallah Wednesdays at 7:30 PM. until the High Holidays begin. Page 12 HIGH HOLIDAYS 5782 OFFERINGS

REMEMBRANCE & GREETING BOOK

Book of Remembrance and Greeting Card

This year more than ever, connect with your family & friends

BOOK OF REMEMBRANCE

“We remember those who enriched our lives with love and beauty, kindness and compassion, thoughtfulness and understanding.” Congregation Beth Shalom Book of Remembrance will be included in all four Yizkor Services during the upcoming year 5781 - Yom Kippur, Sukkot, Pesach & Shavuot.

If you wish to remember a loved one in our Book of Remembrance for 2021-2022 year, corresponding to 5782, it will be necessary to submit the names no later than Monday, August 16, 2021. Cost for each name is $18.

HOLIDAY GREETING CARDS

Sending Holiday greetings is a heartfelt way to emphasize the Jewish unity that lies at the core of high holidays...and to create meaningful connections within our own community at the same time.

Sending a greeting card to each family in our Beth Shalom community this year will be more meaningful than ever. Your card will be mailed before Rosh Hashanah. Plus you will be able to put a personal greeting in the Remembrance/Greeting book that will be online during the Holidays.

Cost is $54.

Your personal greetings and loved ones for the book of Remembrance will be combined in our Remembrance / Greetings Book which will be emailed before the Holidays begin. Printed copies will be available.

Please visit our website and click on the form, complete and submit by the deadline (August 16, 2021)

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HIGH HOLIDAYS 5782 OFFERINGS LULAV AND ETROG Since time immemorial, blessing the lulav and etrog has been the Jewish way of thanking God for the blessings of the earth on the holiday of Sukkot. By holding the four species together, we symbolically “get our own act together” in preparation for the New Year. By pointing them in six directions, we remind ourselves that God’s presence can be found in every area of our lives. And by shaking the lulav & etrog vigorously, we commit to being movers and shakers in the world this year, for good and for blessing. Please join us at Shul this Sukkot with lulav and etrog in hand; it will add immeasurably to the beauty of this festival. Cost is $55 set. To order, go online or call the Beth Shalom office Each Lulav & Etrog Set must be pre-ordered by Monday, August 16, 2021. ONLY PREPAID ORDERS ACCEPTED. THANK YOU. Questions? Contact us at [email protected]

HIGH HOLIDAY FLOWERS

With your help, the High Holidays will be blooming with color.

Please consider contributing to the cost of the beautiful flowers that will adorn our Bimah for the High Holidays.

Visit our website, click on the form and submit by Monday, August 16, 2021

Your contribution is greatly appreciated. If you have any questions, please call the office at 770-399-5300.

HOLIDAY BUNDT CAKES

Do you want to buy a holiday cake That’s moist and tasty, that you don’t have to make?

This year we are offering 2 different cakes for your table baked by Sisterhood catering, just for you.

Apple-Cinnamon Bundt Cake and/or Chocolate Honey Bundt Cake

Cost is $18 per cake.

GO ONLINE TO PURCHASE YOUR CAKE(S) Page 14 HIGH HOLIDAY OPPORTUNITIES GUEST TICKETS

We are happy to be able to offer guests the opportunity to join us for the High Holidays.

Guest Ticket Cost: $180 In Town (Metropolitan Atlanta Area) $90 Out of Town

Military & College Students—No Cost– must show Military ID or College ID

Will your child be away from Home this year? Jewish Holidays away from home can be lonely….

So, Beth Shalom Away From Home / On My Own has the perfect way to make your son or daughter (24 years or younger) feel at home on those special occasions!! We would love to send a Beth Shalom ‘Holiday Package’ at no charge to let your child know that we are thinking of him/her at the Jewish New Year, Hanukkah and Purim/ Passover.

Rabbi Zimmerman and the Beth Shalom family want to keep in touch with your child and share this wonderful Beth Shalom tradition. YOU MUST REGISTER YOUR CHILD EACH YEAR!. Cost is $36 per child. Don’t Delay. Register online today! Page 15 SUKKOT HAPPENINGS

MEN’S CLUB STEAK & SCOTCH DINNER In the Sukkah

September 23, 2021 6:30pm

Everyone is invited to join the Men’s Club for a festive night in the Sukkah enjoying Steak, great Scotch, camaraderie and ruach.

Cost is $36 per person by September 14, 2021 $42 per person after September 14, 2021

RSVP to the Beth Shalom Office no later than Tuesday, September 14th!

SPONSORED BY THE YOUTH DEPARTMENT Spend a night under the stars in the Sukkah with your Beth Shalom Family - Join us for a Sukkot Celebration of good food and good fun! Friday, September 24, 2021

Dinner: Pasta(s), Salad, Drinks, and Dessert

Cost is $8 per person / $25 for family of 4 Go online to register!

Page 16 SUKKOT / SIMCHAT TORAH EVENTS Sisterhood In the Sukkah Mental Health, the Pandemic and Re-entry Sunday, Sept. 26, 4 pm

Special Guest speaker—Andy Gothard

Join us in person on the Axler Patio or on Zoom for a discussion of the pandemic’s impact on mental health and how to manage re-entry anxiety.

Come hear Andrew Gothard, PsyD., discuss the steps we can take to protect our mental health in these challenging times and how we can balance caution and connection as we re-engage in person. Family and friends are welcome, too! The event will move to the Social Hall if it rains.

Zoom link is https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86463136457?pwd=U2FtL1NFSTZ1djBqdGlZVGVrbTEvQT09 Page 17 BETH SHALOM HAPPENING

Sisterhood Opening Meeting: Peach State Politics with Greg Bluestein Sunday, August 15 at 4 pm

Join us in person in the Katz Social Hall or virtually

We’ll have the opportunity to hear about Georgia politics from Greg Bluestein, who has had a front-row seat and back-stage pass into the events that have shaped the state into a national bellwether as the Atlanta Journal- Constitution’s political reporter since 2012. Family and friends are welcome to come hear Greg, too!

Go online and let us know you can join us and for the zoom link. Page 18 SISTERHOOD HAPPENINGS Sisterhood Book Club...

“DO YOU LOVE TO READ?” 7:30pm via Zoom

Join us virtually for our monthly Book Club meetings when we read the newest books by popular authors. The book for discussion for August is:

“Island of Sea Women” by Lisa See on Wednesday, August 18 No Book Group in September due to holidays Questions and to RSVP, contact Eileen Cohn at [email protected].

Zoom Link—Go to https://tinyurl.com/cbsbook

MAH JONGG IS NOW WEEKLY IN PERSON!

EACH THURSDAY FROM 6:00PM TO 8:30PM BETH SHALOM LOBBY

Join us for a night of games, schmoozing with old & new friends. Snacks are allowed. Only kosher packaged snacks allowed. No drinks will be served but you can bring in your own beverage.

You must be vaccinated. Vaccination card is required when entering for the first time. REGISTER ON LINE— SAVE A SEAT AT A TABLE BY REGISTERING!

TEXAS HOLD’EM IS MONTHLY! Sponsored by the Men’s Club 7:00pm

Everyone (men and women) are invited for a night of Texas Hold’Em Poker. $20 donation is your entrance fee. 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Prizes will be awarded.

Dates for August and September are: August 8th—September date to be advised

More info? RSVP? Contact Steve Kaufman at 770-597-2066 Page 19 FROM OUR MEN’S CLUB

As we come to the start of the New Year and begin to re-engage and re-connect, the Beth Shalom Men's Club is gearing up for many activities. On Sunday September 12th, we will start the construction of the Beth Shalom Sukkah. Join us for a light brunch and help to get a great start to the construction. The following Sunday, September 19th, we will finish the Sukkah.

Thursday, September 23rd is our annual Steak and Scotch in the Sukkah. Be sure to make your reservations early to avoid the late request cost increase.

On Sunday, October 3rd, we take the Sukkah back down for another year. Of course, we just don't sit around the rest of the year. Join us for our monthly brunches starting up in October and our Texas Hold 'Em poker tournaments which started earlier this summer.

And it is definitely not too early to make your plans to join the guys from other Men's Clubs around the south at the annual retreat at Camp Ramah Darom the weekend of February 18 - 20, 2022.

From my family to yours, we wish you a Happy and Healthy New Year, L'shanah tovah tikatevu ve techatemu Ed Heller, President

SISTERHOOD GIFT SHOP “Best Judaica Shop in Atlanta”

NEW YEAR IS COMING AND WE HAVE NEW THINGS TO SELL! FIRST, WE HAVE TO GET RID OF THE OLD.

BIG SALE SELECTION OF TALLIT 50% OFF, ALL JEWELRY 50% OFF, ALL KOSHER COOKS 50% OFF, This Photo by Unknown Author ALL STORY SQUARES 50 % OFF, ALL T SHIRTS $3 -- ALL ROSH HASHANNAH AND YOM KIPPUR ITEMS 10% OFF

WE CONTNUE TO OFFER TALLIT, ITEMS FOR SHABBAT, GIFTS FOR BNAI MITZVOT, FOR WEDDINGS, FOR ANNIVERSARIES, FOR NEW BABIES.

REMEMBER OUR MOTTO: "CALL US AND WE WILL COME" (Appointments only)

Make your appointment today: Sheila 404-983-3410, Regina 770-455-6208 or Andrea 404-379-0112 Page 20 SISTERHOOD NEWS

It is customary to wish others a healthy, happy, and sweet new year. Certainly, this greeting couldn’t be any more meaningful this year. We are entering an uncertain, but hopeful time of change— back to the shul, back to in person programming, back to “face to face” learning. Our Beth Shalom Sisterhood, a subsidiary of Women’s League for Conservative Judaism, is facing these challenging times as well. We long for human contact, but struggle with the changes and trials created by our last Covid year. Many are ready to run headfirst back into our building, while others are wary of direct personal contact. The road back to normalcy is not a straight one, but a crooked path of fits and starts. Our 2021-2022 journey involves not just the physical return to our building, but also answering the questions of Sisterhood identity in the year 2021. Sisterhood is here for all women, all family structures, and all levels of spirituality, education, and observance during a rapidly changing time. This, too, is a winding journey. However, we are headed in the right direction.

Consider our upcoming programs. On August 15th at 4 PM, we open our 2021-2022 year with Greg Bluestein, a native Atlanta journalist working at The Atlanta Journal-Constitution (AJC) as the political correspondent covering state and federal politics. Then, on Sunday September 26th in the sukkah, our own Dr. Andy Gothard will lead a discussion/ question answering session on “Mental Health After Covid.” October 2nd is the Sisterhood annual Breast Cancer Shabbat followed on October 17th by a fun event featuring the “The History of Candy from Honey to Big Money” with guest speaker Helene Herman. Between these events lie our Sisterhood regulars: monthly book club and weekly Mah Jong. After the holidays, Marsha Fish continues her dig into Jewish texts with Chai Mitzvah. Our Young Women of Sisterhood group is getting off the ground.

This year, we need more volunteers than ever in our kitchen with Chef Jan Adler, and in our wonderful award winning gift shop. Kathy Heller is bringing Tikkun Olam back to life with some new projects. It is going to be a great year, a year of challenge, and a year to discover a new normal for Sisterhood. Speaking for the CBS Sisterhood board, we encourage you to connect with us on this road to a new, more relevant Sisterhood. Join us, give us your ideas, and get involved in making them happen.

Wishing everyone a sweet and healthy new year. May you and yours be inscribed in the Book of Life.

L’Shana Tova from your CBS Sisterhood Management Team and the entire Sisterhood board. Cheryl Garfinkel, Marsha Fish and Ellen Levy

Sisterhood Monthly Food Drive

Each month Sisterhood will be requesting different kosher foods to help feed the hungry.

Let’s Fill the JF&CS Food Barrel!

August September request for the Jewish Food Pantry is

For August—Healthy snacks - Granola Bars and Juice Packs—bring by August16th!

For September, Sisterhood will be supporting Operation Isaiah –drop off non perishable foods and send in donations. Please go to https://tinyurl.com/bsopis to make your donation.

Leave all donations in the JF&CS Food barrel in the synagogue’s front hallway Page 21 FROM OUR DIRECTOR OF LIFE LONG LEARNING

The staff and Education Committee of the Gilner Religious School is excited to welcome back our students on Sunday, August 22nd. We will be in person on Sunday mornings with the option of attending the class virtually. For the last year and a half, we have held our midweek Hebrew classes online and it has been so successful that we are continuing this practice this year. Our first through sixth grade students will be divided into small ability groups and meet one afternoon a week virtually, for approximately one hour with a Hebrew instructor. The days and times vary for each group. Our seventh graders will meet as a class, virtually, with their teacher.

When we had to shift to virtual instruction the beginning of March 2020, we had to postpone our annual third grade Siddur Presentation. This is an incredibly special time when we present our students with their very own siddur, beautifully decorated by their parents. Due to the limits to sanctuary attendance in March of 2021, we once again postponed this program. So, we will be starting off our school year with a special morning tefillah and present our rising 4th and 5th grade students with their siddurim. What better way to start off our school year.

All parents are asked to remain after drop off on August 22nd to participate in the morning minyan and Siddur Presentation followed by our Back To School Parent Meeting. This is a great opportunity to meet our new families and to catch up with old friends.

We are still looking for a few more madrichim (teen teacher assistants) to help in our classrooms this year. If your 8th through 12th grader is interested in working in our school and mentoring younger students, please have them go to the Education page on bethshalom.net and apply.

This year Rabbi Mark will teach our Teen Scene class that meets once a month. This class is for students in 8th through 12th grade. If you would like to register your teen, go to the Education page on Bethshalom.net.

May you have a sweet, healthy, and fulfilling New Year.

Linda Zimmerman

BACKPACK BUDDIES Support our Backpack Buddies program!

There is a large bin outside the preschool entrance in the rear parking lot marked “Backpack Buddies”. Beth Shalom members Ron and Samra Robbins continue to work with several elementary schools in our area to provide “backpacks” filled with food for kids to have during the weekend. Foods needed include Single Serve and non - perishable items - juice boxes, milk, cereal, snacks (individually wrapped), proteins (tuna, beans & franks), vegetables. Financial contributions are also encouraged to allow Ron and Samra to purchase pre-bagged food. If your child will be having a Bar/Bat Mitzvah encourage them to participate in a food drive to assist the Backpack Buddies program. For more information how you can help, contact Ronald Robbins at 912-272-6245 or Samra Robbins at 912-844-9127. Page 22

Page 23 YOUTH DEPARTMENT HAPPENINGS

Between Religious School and Bar/Bat mitzvah lessons, it’s easy to stay connected to Jewish life. But what happens next? Staying connected to the Jewish community in high school and beyond starts NOW with time to develop the ties that bind. Friendships with your child’s Jewish peers keep him/her connected to Judsiam through a fun social setting at Beth Shalom. Make a plan for your child to get involved in synagogue early so she/he feels at home later: belong to KUSY.

What is KUSY? KUSY is the name of Beth Shalom’s Youth Department. It stands for Kehilla United Syna- gogue Youth. KUSY consists of three age groups: ● Atid for grades 3-5 (“Future” in Hebrew, and formerly called Jr. Kadima) ● Kadima for grades 6-8 (“Forward” in Hebrew) • USY for grades 9-12 (United Synagogue Youth)

What’s new this year? ● FREE KUSY membership for Beth Shalom members. • FREE National Kadima/USY membership for Beth Shalom members lets you attend citywide and regional events. This is for grades 3- 12. • We have two new youth Advisors: Alyson Levin for USY and Kendra Fabry for Kadima and Atid. This year’s USY youth chapter president is Emma Rosenberger.

What do I need to do? ● Show up to our events. Add program dates, found on the KUSY webpage to your calendar • You can come to any event at Beth Shalom without registering, but for field trips, we're going to need you to fill out the waiver on the KUSY webpage. • We’ll take care of signing you up for your free National Kadima/USY membership, but If you’d like to opt out, please inform the office (office @bethshalom.net) by August 15th. • Tell your friends; KUSY is open to Non-Beth Shalom members; visit the KUSY webpage.

Be in touch! The oﬃcial mode of communication for KUSY will be email. While social media may be occasionally used to promote KUSY, it is not monitored as often as email. Advisors have voicemail accounts to use during events. Please Join the Pri- vate “KUSY” Facebook Group.

Sincerely, USY Advisor; Alyson Levin, [email protected] Kadima, Atid Advisor; Kendra Fabry, [email protected]

Page 24 YOUTH PROGRAMMING

9-12 GRADERS! JOIN OUR EVER POPULAR LOCK-IN!

FOR KADIMA KIDS IN GRADES 6-8 FOR ATID KIDS IN GRADES 3-5 Page 25 YAHRZEITS Yahrzeit observance begin the evening prior August / September to the day of the Yahrzeit & ends at sundown 2021/ 5781 on the day of the Yahrzeit

August 01 / 23 Av August 15 / 7 Elul Joseph Oster August 30 / 22 Elul September 14 / 8 Tishrei Gary Erman Meyer Hochhauser Paul Newman Sarah Oster August 02 / 24 Av Al Robbins Perry Smith Baldimar (Bob) Gonzales Rudolph Walter Salus September 15 / 9 Tishrei

Edward Pritikin Gerald Profis August 16 / 8 Elul Steve J. Safra August 31 / 23 Elul Marion Rodruan Mozelle Marks Ethel R. Weinstein Wilbur Lipsius Ethel Gruber Newman Shirley Reisman September 16 / 10 Tishrei

August 04 / 26 Av Irving Richter Lewis Bernstein August 17 / 9 Elul Michelle Stacy Kupferman Eileen Wolff Norman Lovinger Martin Berger Bernard Stoumen Jacob Boorstin Benjamin Paulin September 01 / 24 Elul Kenneth Donald Kaplan Jack Zeidwig Aaron Lopp September 17 / 11 Tishrei Theodore Kupferman Ethel Richter Evelyn Taratoot Philip Silver August 05 / 27 Av Raisa Shefer

Fannie Kramer Leonard Weinkle September 18 / 12 Tishrei August 18 / 10 Elul Henrietta Chernofsky Milton Alpert August 06 / 28 Av September 02 / 25 Elul Annie Hocchauser Abraham J. Katz Jack Bauman Dory Profis Colman Hochman

Paula Goldstein Matilda Streichler Murray London August 19 / 11 Elul Joseph Grunwald Jordan Zeidwig Saul Sussman Arthur Lisker Renee Fox Kolender Marilyn Litzky September 03 / 26 Elul September 19 / 13 Tishrei

August 07 / 29 Av Jack Gay Mina Saltzman August 20 / 12 Elul Edgar Rodruan Ethel Silverman Judith London Evans Aaron Bernard Zuckman September 20 / 14 Tishrei Gerson Schklar August 08 / 30 Av Harry Zagelbaum Samuel Schulman Hazel Bernstein September 04 / 27 Elul Blanche Sheinhorn Jack Hack George Kravitz September 21 / 15 Tishrei

Peter Scourtis August 21 / 13 Elul August 09 / 1 Elul September 06 / 29 Elul Sid Newman Isidore Cohen Rosalie Petchesky September 22 / 16 Tishrei

Albert Hurwitz Alexander Sherr Jack Cohen August 22 / 14 Elul Charles Allen Slott Arnold Glass September 07 / 1 Tishrei September 23 / 17 Tishrei Eleanor Spitzer Rhondda Averbach Samuel Axler August 23 / 15 Elul Phyllis Werbel August 10 / 2 Elul Aryeh Reiter September 24 / 18 Tishrei Betsy Joy Aronovitz Dorothy Zeidwig September 08 / 2 Tishrei Staci Robbins Morris Bauman Avis Aronovitz Shirley Herskowitz August 24 / 16 Elul September 26 / 20 Tishrei Robert Newman Gustave Hellering Jacob Marvin Rosner September 09 / 3 Tishrei- Sarah Krulevitz Pasal Moscovitch Sylvia Glick Rhea Nathanson Lena Levinson Raymond Hirsch August 11 / 3 Elul Roanne Rubin

Jerome Frank Bernard Ruset September 27 / 21 Tishrei September 10 / 4 Tishrei Herbert Jack Gordon Alice Hurwitz August 12 / 4 Elul August 25 / 17 Elul Marvin Lefkoff

Jack Baranovitz Abe Gaynes September 11 / 5 Tishrei David Batterman Morris Margol September 28 / 22 Tishrei Dolores Boorstin Silvia Moscovici Joe Dandy August 27 / 19 Elul Gary Erman * Dorothy Miller August 13 / 5 Elul James Kasow Betty Widelitz Hugo Munzer R. Phillip Ashton Howard Zeidwig Fanny Broder August 28 / 20 Elul September 29 / 23 Tishrei Michael Davis Emma Abelkop September 12 / 6 Tishrei Daniel Burke David Edelstein Frances White Risa Becker Max Shapiro Walter Meyer Israel Rebecca Birnbrey Milton Whiteman Jeff Milstein August 29 / 21 Elul Sara Jetta Kaplan Joanne Scholten Harold Paul Cederbaum David Ronen September 30 / 24 Tishrei David Lobel Karola Waisler Bernard Silver August 14 / 6 Elul Joel Goldhar September 13 / 7 Tishrei Leon Levy Sonia Rosenthal Louis Silver Seymour Silver

Page 26 TRIBUTES– APRIL / MAY / JUNE 2021

BACKPACK BUDDIES FUND In Honor of Joy Baranovitz on her 62nd Birthday. Make it a wonderful day! from Elayne Feinberg Joy Baranovitz's Birthday! from Helen Caudill Joy Baranovitz on her Birthday from Helen Steinheimer Joy Baranovitz on her Birthday from Helen Taffet Joy Baranovitz from Judy and David Garfinkel Cheryl Garfinkle for receiving Harry Charp award - Mazel Tov! from Renee and Jeff Berg In Loving Memory of Eleanor Averbach, beloved grandmother from Nancy Averbach David Friedman from Nancy Averbach, Rachel and Joshua Friedman Victor Averbach, beloved grandfather from Nancy Averbach, Rachel and Joshua Friedman In Memory of Barbara Topper from Lucy & Opher Moses

BUILDING FUND In Memory of Harold M. Gottlieb from Joseph & Sherry Gottlieb

CAPITAL FUND In Memory of Samuel Miller from Harvey & Judy Silverman Mazel Tov to Howard Fish on the Harry Charp award. from Lucy and Opher Moses

CHESED COMMITTEE FUND In Memory of Victor Marks from Oded & Aileen Zyssman Refuah Shlema To Andy Gothard from Frieda and Steve Ritter

EDUCATION FUND In Appreciation to Dr. Stuart Levin for your thoughtfulness and caring from Joel & Loli Gross In Loving Memory of Henry Birnbrey from Harriet and Rick Litzky Veda Naomi Segall, beloved grandmother from Nancy Averbach In Memory of Dr. Harry Goldberg from Joseph & Sherry Gottlieb Florence Clayman from Laurence & Jill Stoumen Stuart Newman's sister, Bunny from Robert & Ethel Reznik

GAN GILNER FUND In Honor of Joy Baranovitz's birthday! Happy Birthday, Joy! from Wendy and Ellie Widis

GENERAL FUND In Appreciation to Gale Silverman from Sisterhood from CBS Sisterhood, CBS Sisterhood Beth Shalom Youth Department - We love the Youth Programs from David & Rose Persky Howard Fish, for conducting the shiva minyan. from Eileen Perlman CBS and R. Zimmerman for loaning a Torah to the Mainzers for Pesach and other services from Kevin & Sheila Cranman In Honor of Lee & Laura Newman on the birth of their granddaughter from Alexander Katz & Ellen Doft Emily & David Cohen on the birth of your daughter from Alexander Katz & Ellen Doft Michael Cohen on all of your Torah Readings from Alexander Katz & Ellen Doft Arnold Perlman - Wishing you well & praying for your speedy recovery. from Harvey & Judy Silverman The birth of our granddaughter, Blaire Iva Silver from Laurence & Sherry Cohen

Page 27 TRIBUTES - APRIL / MAY / JUNE 2021

GENERAL FUND In Loving Memory of Judy Robkin's father, Henry Birnbrey from Alexander Katz & Ellen Doft Ethel Forman's Yarhzeit Janet Kerman's Yahrzeit from Jeff Nagel Harry Nagel from Jeff Nagel Tony Craig from Joseph & Sheila Edelson Dr. Jerome Edelson from Joseph & Sheila Edelson Grandfather, Ralph Proskauer from Richard & Harriet Litzky Grandmother Augusta Proskauer from Richard & Harriet Litzky Barbara Topper from Shai and Judy Robkin In Memory of Lynette Newman Cohen from Dan Frankel Harriet Walter from Dan Frankel Marvin Fish, z"l from David Wagger Barbara Topper from Debbie Sumner & Bill Mahle Barbara Topper from Edye & Hagai Nechmad Lynette Newman Cohen, sister of Stuart Newman from Fran Bay My brother, Melvin Margol from Hilbert & Betty Ann Margol Henry Birnbrey from Jeff Nagel and Laura Kurlander-Nagel Harriet Walter from Julie Horowitz, Andy Gothard and Family Stuart Newman’s sister, Lynette Newman Cohen from Mark & Clara Safra Arnold Perlman from Mark and Jodi Beck Barbara Topper from Matt Lieberman Albert Hunt on his Yahrzeit from Nelson & Marcy Liberty Sylvia Hunt on her Yahrzeit from Nelson & Marcy Liberty Henry Birnbrey from Robin Kramarow and Jonathan Mintz Clara Kaplan on her Yahrzeit from Roxanne & Sam Kaplan Barbara Topper from The Nagel Family In Remembrance for the loss of Dan & Fran Rose's son. from Alexander Katz & Ellen Doft Refuah Shlema To Andy Gothard for a quick recovery from Alexander Katz & Ellen Doft To Robin Kramarow for a speedy recovery from Alexander Katz & Ellen Doft

HIGH HOLIDAY FLOWERS 2021 In Memory of Barbara Topper from Jyl and Rachel

ISRAEL SCHOLARSHIP FUND In Loving Memory of David Hersh. from Ellen, Larry, Mitchell & Rachel Nemeth

KIDDUSH FUND In Loving Memory of Arnold from Eileen Perlman My mother, Pearl Kramer from Marsha Fish Isadore Merbaum from Selma Merbaum In Memory of My mother, Sultana Berger, on her Yahrzeit from Daniel Berger & Bethann Johnston Andy Gothard’s father, Sol Gothard from Marsha Fish David Topper’s mother, Barbara Topper from Marsha Fish H. Bernard Liberty from Nelson & Marcy Liberty My mother, Hilda London from Roberta London Mother, Kate Saks from Susan Levine & family Mother in law, Ida Levine from Susan Levine & family Lynette Newman Cohen, beloved sister of Stuart Newman from Tina and RL Wood

PRESCHOOL FUND In Loving Memory of my niece Ariel Rothman from Jyl L Batterman In Memory of Rich Walter's mother, Harriet Walter from Alan & Terrie Bryan Harriet Walter from Edye & Hagai Nechmad Janice Harris from Stephen & Roz Harris Page 28 TRIBUTES– APRIL / MAY / JUNE 2021

RABBI'S DISCRETIONARY FUND In Appreciation to Rabbi Zimmerman for his commemoration of my milestone birthday from Fran Bay Rabbi Zimmerman from Mercedes Laminack In Honor of and Kol ha kavod to Cheryl Garfinkel on deservedly receiving the Harry Charp Award from Stanton & Cheryl Shapiro and Kol ha kavod to Howard Fish on deservedly receiving the Harry Charp Award from Stanton & Cheryl Shapiro Anna Shakhnovsky - Kol Hakovod for making the Auction a success! from Stanton & Cheryl Shapiro Sherie Green - Kol Hakovod for making the Auction a success! from Stanton & Cheryl Shapiro Fred Rich - Kol Hakovod for your leadership in the Auction! from Stanton & Cheryl Shapiro In Loving Memory of Naum Voloschin from Alfredo D. Voloschin Nathan Patla Olasov from Barbara Rothbaum Grandfather Herbert A. Weinstein yarzheit from Bonnie Besmertnik Arnold Perlman from Jane and Glenn Kasow Barbara Topper, mother of David Topper from Joel and Louise Short-Axler My mother, Hannah Freydl Welch from Julia Oken Hyman Nanes from Mark Nanes & Harriette Perlstein Jack and Sue Becker, Hattie Newman Becker from Mayer G. Becker Barbara Koval from The Koval Family In Memory of Laura Zimmerman. May your mother's memory be for a blessing. from Cheryl and Paul Simonoff Janice and Shirley Harris from David Harris My beloved husband, Herman Lischkoff from Dorothy Lischkoff Sonya Alterman from Joel Alterman Beloved mother, Virginia Rothbaum from John & Barbara Rothbaum Arnold Perlman from Judy & Harvey Silverman Philip Sultzer, beloved husband, father & Poppy from Leila Sultzer Moshe Waisler from Mary & Ray Waisler Abraham Kessler on his Yahrzeit from Morris & Arlene Horesh My father, Joseph Besmertnik on his Yahrzeit from Sid & Laurie Besmertnik The Yahrzeit of Laurie Besmertnik's father, Herbert A. Weinstein from Sid & Laurie Besmertnik Henry Birnbey from Sid & Laurie Besmertnik David Topper's mother, Barbara Topper from Stanton & Cheryl Shapiro Eddie Pressner Gothard, brother of Andy Gothard from Stanton & Cheryl Shapiro Stuart Newman's sister, Lynette Cohen from The Besmertnik Family David Topper's mother, Barbara Topper from The Besmertnik Family Rich Walter's mother, Harriet Walter from The Besmertnik Family

SISTERHOOD KITCHEN WISH LIST FUND In Honor of Marissa Fish. Congratulations on your Graduation! from Elaine Alexander In Memory of Frances G. Rosner on her Yahrzeit from Norman & Elva Rosner Thank You to Jan Adler and the Sisterhood volunteers from Donna & Arthur Salus

SOCIAL ACTION FUND In Memory of Stuart Newman’s sister, Lynette Cohen and your half brother. from Matthew & Elaine Weinberger

STREAMING SERVICE FUND In Loving Memory of My Father, Alfred Bay from Fran Bay My Aunt Sylvia Strakowsky from Fran Bay My grandfather, Saul Bay from Fran Bay In Memory of My cousin, Monte Potaznick from Fran Bay Page 29 TRIBUTES– APRIL / MAY / JUNE 2021

TORAH FUND In Memory of Manfred Werbel on his Yahrzeit from Gordon Werbel Our loving father & grandfather, Bernard Warshaw from Muriel Frank

USY SCHOLARSHIP FUND In Loving Memory of Our mother, Helen Kupferman from Robert & Gail Golden In Memory of Irvin Beiner from Stan & Judith Beiner Linda Rosenthal from Stan & Judith Beiner

YOUTH DEPT PROGRAMMING FUND In Memory of My mother, Sophie Weinstein from Hilbert & Betty Ann Margol

FROM OUR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

In order to better serve the needs of our kehilla, Congregation Beth Sha- lom has available a limited number of plots in the new Jewish section of North Atlanta Memo- rial Park.

This cemetery is located one (1) mile from our synagogue at 5188 Winters Chapel Road. This is an added benefit of your Beth Shalom membership as pre-purchasing cemetery plots greatly reduces the stress to the family when the unfortunate need arises.

SPONSOR A VIRTUAL SHABBAT

Until we resumed our Shabbat Kiddushes, do a mitzvah for the Shul and let’s us all celebrate your special Shabbat Experience! Sponsor a “Virtual Shabbat” in honor of a birthday, a wedding anniversary, the anniversary of your Bar / Bat Mitzvah, a special simcha or in memory of a loved one on their yahrzeit.

Cost is $118 per family. More than one family can sponsor on the same Shabbat.

To reserve your date, contact the Beth Shalom Office at 770-399-5300 or email us at [email protected] Page 30 Page 31

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Offer expires Dec. 31, 2021 Page 32

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