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Follow us! SCHEDULE: MARCH 2020 thetempleatlanta @the_templeatl FRIDAY, MARCH 6 6:00 PM Shabbat Worship Service with Organ 7:00 PM Meditation – Room 34 LEADERSHIP&STAFF SATURDAY, MARCH 7 Clergy 9:00 AM Torah Study Rabbi Peter S. Berg, 10:30 AM Chapel Shabbat Worship Service Lynne & Howard Halpern Senior Rabbinic Chair Rabbi Loren Filson Lapidus FRIDAY MARCH 13 Rabbi Samuel C. Kaye 6:00 PM Shabbat Worship Service Cantor Deborah L. Hartman 7:00 PM Meditation – Room 34 Rabbi Steven H. Rau, RJE, Director of Lifelong Learning Rabbi Lydia Medwin, Director of Congregational 8:00 PM The Well – Urban Tree Cidery with Atlanta Jewish Music Festival Engagement & Outreach SATURDAY, MARCH 14 Rabbi Alvin M. Sugarman, Ph.D., Emeritus 9:00 AM Torah Study Officers of the Board 9:30 AM Mini Shabbat Janet Lavine, President 10:30 AM Chapel Shabbat Worship Service Kent Alexander, Executive Vice President Stacy Hyken, Vice President 5:30 PM Mincha Bat Mitzvah of Anna Banner Louis Lettes, Vice President FRIDAY, MARCH 20 Eric Vayle, Secretary 6:00 PM Shabbat Worship Service Jeff Belkin, Treasurer Guest Speaker: Rabbi Frederick Reeves Janet Dortch, Executive Committee Appointee Martin Maslia, Executive Committee Appointee 7:00 PM Meditation – Room 34 Billy Bauman, Lynne and Howard Halpern Endowment Fund Board Chair SATURDAY, MARCH 21 9:00 AM Torah Study Leadership 10:30 AM Bat Mitzvah of Noam Segal Mark R. Jacobson, Executive Director Sarah Shinsky, 5:30 PM Mincha Bar Mitzvah of London Jones Weinberg Early Learning Center Director FRIDAY, MARCH 27 Staff 6:00 PM Shabbat Worship Service with House Band Katie Bass, Communications and Marketing Coordinator 7:00 PM Meditation – Room 34 Melinda Brackin, Accounting Manager SATURDAY, MARCH 28 Judy Cole, Pianist Amy Cox, Accounting Assistant 10:30 AM B’nei Mitzvah of Kate M. Berg and Benjamin D. Leavey Tena Drew, Membership Manager Lonnie Fitzgerald, Maintenance Team Elizabeth C. Foster, Family & Teen Educator TORAH&HAFTARAH: Nalo Grant, Clergy Administrative Assistant Audrey Henderson, WELC Assistant Director MARCH 7: Tetzavah – Shabbat Zachor Summer Jacobs, Engagement Coordinator Exodus 27:20-30:10 Renaldo Lockwood, Maintenance Team 1 Samuel 15:1-7 Heather McKerley, Accounting Assistant & Facilities Maintenance Coordinator MARCH 14: Ki Tisa – Shabbat Parah Jacqueline Morris, Education and Engagement Associate Exodus 30:11-34:35 Dianne Ratowsky, Administrative Assistant Ezekiel 36:22-36 to Rabbi Peter S. Berg Joya Schmidt, Engagement Administrative Assistant MARCH 21: Vayakhel-Pekudei – Shabbat HaChodesh & Tour Coordinator Exodus 35:1-40:38 Adele Sheftel, WELC Administrative Assistant Ezekiel 45:16-25 Laurie Simon, Engagement Coordinator for Special Events MARCH 28: Vayikra Bethany Smith, Youth Education Coordinator Leviticus 1:1-5:26 Justin Strom, Head of Security Marjorie Vaughn, TBRS Administrative Assistant Isaiah 43:21-44:23 Rita Zadoff, Donation & Event Coordinator 2 | The Temple FROM THE DESK OF CANTOR DEBORAH HARTMAN:

About Cantor Hartman: Deborah L. Hartman has Gifts of Spirit & Soul been singing at The Temple since 1987, initially as a spend a lot of time in our magnificent sanctuary! Its grandeur is never lost on me and it is one of my joys to watch the faces of visitors entering it for the first time! I am often asked by these same visitors to cantorial soloist and then in I explain the significance of our bima, which includes the golden ark, the rings, the poles, the cherubim, 1998, as The Temple’s first and the lampstands (menorahs). I delight in explaining to them that back in 1929, Rabbi Marx and architect Cantor. From the moment Phillip Shutze, took their inspiration directly from the Torah portion, Terumah (Exodus 25), which details she received her certification the construction of the bima. Contained within the Torah portion are the words Vay-yi-ku-li t’ru-mah mei-eit from Hebrew Union College- kol ish asher yid-veh-nu li-bo, “Bring to Me gifts from every person whose heart is so moved”. You might Jewish Institute of Religion, already be familiar with those words, as they are displayed in large Hebrew letters near Schwartz-Goldstein Cantor Hartman has held Hall, honoring all those who gave of their hearts to create and sustain our 2004 renovation. leadership positions in As we move into 2020, I would like to call to your attention other gifts to our congregation from persons whose hearts have moved them. On Sunday, March 15th at 4pm in our sanctuary, The Temple the American Conference will be the host for the final performance of the Atlanta Jewish Music Festival. This performance of of Cantors, serving on Annelies: The Diary of Anne Frank, composed by James Whitbourn, and performed by the Clark University its Executive Board, and Philharmonic Society, brings to life the diary written by Annelies (Anne) Frank between 1942 and 1944 on its Membership and when she and her family hid in the back of an Amsterdam warehouse. Clark Atlanta’s musical director, Dr. Nominations committees. Curtis Powell, brought this program to us on a cold and rainy evening last November, to commemorate the 90th birthday of Anne Frank and the 75th anniversary of her last diary entry. Although attendance Connect with was small that evening, the imprint that the performance left on the audience was huge. It was one of the Cantor Hartman: most exquisite performances I have ever seen and I marveled at the gifts bestowed upon our congregation [email protected] by such talented students and faculty. To hear Anne Frank’s words sung with so much heart by the young 404.873.1731 people from Clark University was moving and powerful. In the words of Dr. Powell, “It is our goal, to uncover how this music doesn’t just represent her experiences, but what they epitomize; a universal tale of spiritual strength and the triumph of the human soul over its physical surroundings. We hope that the audience will, through this music, connect and engage the heart of the human experience with a story of the triumph of the human heart over evil.” I strongly encourage you to join us for the encore performance of this unique and compelling musical experience! Moving now from the sanctuary to the hallway off our main lobby, you may have noticed the addition of some exquisite artwork entitled, The Twelve Tribes of Israel, by Atlanta visual artist, Lynette Joel. The art was originally lent to us to display during the June 2019 American Conference of Cantors Convention dinner, hosted by The Temple. Each piece represents one of the twelve sons of Jacob, from the oldest Reuben, down to the youngest, Benjamin. Collectively, they are bursting with color and robust shapes, with each piece telling a story rich in narrative and symbolism. Soon after the convention had ended, and with overflowing generosity of spirit, Lynette graciously offered to permanently donate them to The Temple. In addition to adding color, light, and energy to our hallway, her gift continues to inspire and teach every time we walk by and note their unique and beautiful presence! The final gift that I want to call your attention to now makes its home in our Covenant chapel. We are the very fortunate recipients of a Steinway baby grand piano, given to us by Lynne and Howard Halpern. Their kindness, generosity, and love of The Temple shines through with every note that is played and every melody that is sung! In addition to being a remarkable accompanying instrument, their gift will enable The Temple to host a vast array of chamber concerts and performances to be appreciated by countless music lovers for years to come! This gift of their hearts now joins with another such gift, our Boston baby grand Sanctuary piano, given by Sig (of blessed memory) and Billie Guthman in 2008. Sig was a devoted member of The Temple Singers and his strong voice and spirit resonate to this day! How blessed we are for these gifts of spirit and soul. They have enriched us beyond measure and will continue to do so for generations yet to come.

Cantor Deborah Hartman March 2020/5780 | 3 Sunday, March 15 10:15am “Lion King” Spiel performed by Sheer Kef PURIM & 11:00am: (BEC Youth Performers) 11:00am: Entrance to Carnival for Tots CARNIVAL 11:30am: Early Dismissal for BEC, Carnival Open to All FUN FOR EVERYONE! Tons of Games, Food, Prizes, Moon bounce, and more. Purchase tickets before March 11 and skip the lines! www.the-temple.org/purim

5th & 6th Grade Overnight Trip March 27-28 • Celebrate Shabbat together • Spend the night at URJ Camp Coleman • 5th Grade: Team building games and ropes course, free time with friends, and more • 6th Grade: Mitzvah Project and off-camp fun To RSVP or for questions: Contact Elizabeth Foster ([email protected]) or MARCH 2020 Bethany Smith ([email protected]) PROGRAMMING YoFI Shabbat 1 Sunday Program @ 9:30am Friday, March 20 2-4 No Midweek Hebrew YoFI Shabbat is a worship experience for young readers. Services are led by a rabbi 8 Sunday Program @ 9:30am and song leader and are followed by a dinner catered by Willy’s. March’s YoFI is hosted by our Kindergarten students. 15 Sunday Program @ 9:30am Sheer Kef Performance To register for dinner, please visit www.the-temple.org by March 18: @ 10:15am & 11:00am • Members: Ages 10 years and up $12, 2-9 years $10, under 2 are free PreK Early Dismissal @ 11:00am • Guests: Ages 10 years and up $15, 2-9 years $12, under 2 are free Questions? Contact Bethany Smith at [email protected] Early Dismissal for KG-10th Grade @ 11:30am TAMID Programming Calendar 20 YoFI Shabbat hosted by KG @ 6:00pm 22 Sunday Program @ 9:30am Atlanta’s Jewish History: Insights from Publishing Southern Jewish History 1st Grade Family Social @ 11:00am Monday, March 16 • 7:00pm 8th Grade Parent Meeting @ 9:45am Cost: Free, but RSVP requested 2020 Teen Israel Trip Parent Meeting Southern Jewish History, the annual journal of the @ 11:00am Southern Jewish Historical Society, has been the 27-28 5th & 6th Grade Trip preeminent scholarly publication for the study of Jews and Jewish life throughout 29 Sunday Program @ 9:30am the region. A panel of experts will show how essays focused on Atlanta serve as a lens for the evolution of scholarship about the Jews of the South. Writings and 7th Grade Family Meeting @ 9:45am reviews of Atlanta’s rich and deep history—from Rabbi Marx and the Unity Club 9th Grade Family Meeting in the early 20th Century, to Rabbi Rothschild’s wartime service and his life of @ 10:30am social activism, to Jews involvement with the Atlanta Federal Penitentiary—paint 3rd Grade Model Seder @ 11:00am a nuanced portrait of how both individuals and institutions are involved in Breman Education Center Committee preserving values and in being change-agents. The panel will also discuss how the Meeting @ 12:15pm journal itself has evolved, along with the Southern Jewish Historical Society.

4 | The Temple Registration is Now Open! WELC PRESCHOOL Weinbery Early Learning Center Registration for the 2020-2021 school year is open to all! TEACHING OUR TODDLERS: Schedule a tour and come see why so many Temple families Why Ages Two and Three Are So Important call WELC their children’s home away from home! For more information contact us by phone at 404-872-8668 or email WELC Helps Launch Our Youngest Learners Down [email protected]. the Right Path Camp Minimac We celebrate graduations in education, joyous achievements 2020 Camp Minimac registration is now open! This summer, marking the completion of important school stages for our children each week’s activities and theme will be based on a great book! and loved ones. There will be science, cooking, art, in house field trips, and of But kids’ confident academic success begins much earlier in their course plenty of time in Sonia’s Splash Pad! Join us for Camp learning journeys—starting at two and three years old. Minimac’s “Summer Reading!” For more information visit www. “Our work with kids at these ages has a life-lasting effect,” said the-temple.org/welc or call Audrey Henderson at 404-872-8668. teacher Ana Haznov of The Weinberg Early Learning Center (WELC) in Atlanta. WELC provides an elite, groundbreaking education program that forges a foundation for success for these teachable toddlers and prepares them for their next phases of academic and Being part of the Weinberg Early social advancement. Educators and parents recognize how much ages two and three Learning Center at The Temple means… matter for social and emotional development, establishing values, All three of my children have attended and graduated from the and measuring language milestones. Research tells us that by age WELC. I couldn’t speak more highly of the quality of care from all three children are forming five- and six-word sentences, remembering the teachers and staff members. The love and warmth they show and telling stories, counting to 10, and understanding grammar. every day from the moment I would drop off my children until I So how does the WELC education program work for these young would pick them up is unmatched. As for the education gained, kids and their families? I can confidently say that all of my kids were 100% ready for It all starts with a dedicated focus on the young learners in an kindergarten after attending the WELC. There is nothing I would innovative school environment: change about our family’s experience at the WELC! • Small classes of a typically a dozen students, with a play-based —Jill M., Atlanta, GA approach that engages and educates • Fun, creative, innovative, and experiential learning Purim • A center-based curriculum that includes language, reading and Happy Purim from the WELC family to yours! literature, math, science, music, and art • Focus on emotional, mental, social, and cognitive growth • A full experience of all senses to help all children develop their minds at their appropriate pace WELC also hires and rewards teachers with a p assion for child education, “making us feel wanted and needed,” according to Haznov. The school embraces proven, concrete, evidence-based educational methods such as Reggio Emilia and Montessori as part of its foundation for growth and learning. WELC commits to an inclusive and inspiring learning environment for children ages three months Special Visitors to WELC to four years. As a nationally recognized religious education program WELC students have been enjoying special performances all year for more than 15 years, WELC connects education with Jewish values long thanks to our wonderful TPA. Here are some photos of us while developing confident and respectful children in a religiously enjoying everything from puppet shows to concerts! This month we’ll and ethnically diverse environment. be visited by the ASO’s instrument petting zoo! The education team at WELC takes particular pride in being part of the foundation for education at such an early and critical time for children’s achievement. “They are our lawyers, doctors of our future,” said Haznov, “and I feel gratified in knowing that I was part of their growth.” Those interested in learning more about the WELC platform for early education can inquire about an open house or schedule a private tour by contacting Sarah Shinsky or Audrey Henderson at 404-872-8662.

March 2020/5780 | 5 B’NEI MITZVAH MAY THEIR MEMORY BE FOR A BLESSING Our Heartfelt Sympathy to the Families of: Florence Seltzer (grandmother of Jenna Shulman) Ruth Glickson (step-mother of Raye Lynn Banks) Michael Dick (father of Bradley Dick) Marvin Botnick (husband of Miriam, father of Karen Paz, Beth Ann Rosenberg & Harris Botnick) Nelson Gold (father of Nancy Blank) Mina Pascaner (mother of Joel Pascaner)

MARCH 14: MARCH 21: Rabbi Irving Bloom (husband of Patricia Bloom) Anna P. Banner Noam Segal Daughter of Susan Daughter of & Brian Banner Gilly Segal & Lewis Segal MAZAL TOV! Have good news to share? Please email Katie Bass at [email protected]. Catherine Rebecca Patterson and Richard Eric Crum on their wedding and to parents, Chris and Debra Patterson and Grandmother, Carole Goldberg Birth of grandchild, Noah Mayer Steinheimer to Helen & George Steinheimer

NEW&RETURNING MEMBERS Shayne & Nathaniel Ben-Haiem Lior & Pearl Ben-Haiem Nina Granow MARCH 21: MARCH 28: Sumbul & Joshua Jarmin London Golford Jones Kate Morgan Berg Son of Karen Daughter of Chris Jennifer Johnson & Jeremy Neuman & David Jones & Stacey Berg Aaron Kalbfeld Jennifer Kim & Eli Geffin Arielle & Rafi Kohan Zadie & Elliott Kohan Katie & Mark Littmann Henry Littman Andra London & Joel Fullerton Rhys Fullerton Marianna & Michael Love Seth & Eli Love Hayley & Matthew Oakes Amanda & Colin Scott Hana Schear MARCH 28: Rider Schear Benjamin David Leavey Leslie E. Spasser Son of Michael Erica & Justin Victor & Jennifer Leavey Max Victor 6 | The Temple We’re Collecting Things! Don’t know what to do with those empty plastic medicine bottles? We do! MedShare, a Mitzvah Day Agency, collects surplus medical supplies and used equipment from U.S. hospitals and manufacturers and sends them to hospitals and clinics in third world countries. Peel or soak off the label and bring the bottles to The Temple. A collection box will be in the motor lobby. Plastic bottles only, please. Atlanta Jewish Music Festival The Wind-Down—A Young Professionals Musical Shabbat with The Well Whose Purim Friday, March 13 • 7:30pm at Urban Tree Cidery Free with Registration A combination of Southern preaching, great music, and Judaism, The Well is an evening service specifically curated for young professionals. Featuring original compositions, talented guest IS IT ANYWAY? artists, spiritual gatherings, and authentic honest messaging, The Well prides itself on strong Jewish roots and an inspired vision of the future. Come with spirit, leave with soul. For more information and A NEW TAKE ON to purchase tickets, visit www.atlantajmf.org. Clark Atlanta University Philharmonic Society— OUR PURIM SHPIEL Annelies: The Diary of Anne Frank Megillah, Cocktails Sunday, March 15 • 4:00pm at The Temple • Free with Registration and Improv featuring Clark Atlanta University Philharmonic Society is a nationally respected choral ensemble that perpetuates a proud century- Dad’s Garage old tradition of artistic clarity, stylistic authority, and brilliant choral tone. The Philharmonic Society includes an international membership of the finest men and women, boasting honor students Saturday, March 7 and student leaders from across the university. The group will Doors Open at 7pm perform “Annelies,” a full-length choral work based on the “Diary of Performance starts at 7:30pm Anne Frank.” Anne, as this young, Jewish author is often referred to, is the abbreviated form of her actual first name, Annelies. For more THIS EVENING IS FOR ADULTS ONLY. information and to purchase tickets, visit www.atlantajmf.org. Childcare is available for $5/child. There is no cost to attend but RSVPs help us plan. www.the-temple.org/purim

Mini Shabbat Saturday, March 14, 2020 • 9:30am Service 10:00am Bagels and Coffee • 10:30 am Play time Join us on March 14th for our Mini Shabbat: Purim Edition! Come dressed in your favorite costumes and relive the excitement of the Purim story – with your kids as the stars of the show! We begin in Covenant Chapel with our clergy and friends for prayers and great music. Then, we move to the Motor Lobby for bagels, juice and coffee, followed by playtime on Sonia’s playgroup outside. Please dress casually. There is no fee or RSVP required. Questions? As always, please contact Rabbi Lydia Medwin at [email protected]. Songs, stories, bagels, coffee & friends? An unbeatable Shabbat combination. We can’t wait to see you there! Clark University Philharmonic Society Presents Annelies March 2020/5780 | 7 Welcome back Rabbi Frederick Reeves! RSJI: Homelessness Friday, March 20 and Saturday, March 21 The Homelessness Group of the Rabbi Reeves served as associate rabbi at The Temple from 2005- Rothschild Social Justice Institute 2013 and we are delighted that he is coming as a visiting scholar (RSJI) creates awareness in our Temple community about the during his sabbatical from KAM Isaiah Israel in Chicago. Join us for collateral effects of poverty and homelessness on children and their Friday evening services as he delivers the sermon, “The Passover families. This spring we will provide both an educational program Story and the Actions it Requires of us Today” and Saturday morning and direct action opportunity focused on this issue. Torah study where he will lead us in a look at the narratives in the Panel Discussion Torah portion, to then explore how we use story, both from tradition Monday, March 30 • 6:30-8:00pm and from our personal lives, to create meaning and direct our Please join us for a panel discussion on the systemic causes of commitments to Jewish actions. Homelessness and challenges with affordable housing. The diverse Rabbi Frederick Reeves is the spiritual leader of KAM Isaiah Israel, panel will include leaders in the homelessness fight who are finding Illinois’s oldest synagogue. He is a passionate teacher of Torah, innovative solutions to this complex issue. believing that a dedication to understanding those Come early to Schwartz Goldstein Hall at 5:00 p.m. to assemble narratives can improve our own lives and home warming packages for residents of Zaban Paradies Couples the lives of all with whom we come into Center who are transitioning to independent housing. This event contact. Living the ideals of Torah has is great for our newest Temple members to learn more about ZPCC brought Rabbi Reeves to his dedication and directly impact their lives. You will learn about the items we are to social justice and interfaith collecting for the packages when you RSVP. cooperation. He is the president of the Please RSVP to: www.the-temple.org/event/hold--- board of the Jewish Council on Urban rsji-homelessness---panel-discussion.html for the home packing Affairs, the Jewish voice for social and/or the panel discussion. Refreshments will be served. Special justice in Chicago, and the immediate Event for New Member Kahal! past president of the Hyde Park & Kenwood Interfaith Council. Prior to coming Backpack Buddies to KAM Isaiah Israel, Rabbi Reeves served as We are pleased to announce that the RSJI Homelessness and the Associate Rabbi of The Temple in Atlanta, Georgia. Education groups are bringing a new program called Backpack Rabbi Reeves has a degree in French literature from the College Buddies to our congregation. Each Friday, 24 students at Toomer of William & Mary and earned an M.A. in Hebrew Letters and was Elementary school will receive a backpack containing 16 shelf stable ordained at the Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion items to feed them over the weekend. in Cincinnati, Ohio. Backpack Buddies will only work with the support of our fellow congregants! There are many ways to be involved and we want to SAVE THE DATE! make it easy for you to perform this great mitzvah. We need non- Welcoming Elijah— perishable foods, monetary donations, as well as volunteers to sign up to pack and deliver the food to Fred A. Toomer Elementary A Relational Passover Experience school. This is also a great opportunity for your b’nai mitzvah in Wednesday, April 8 search of a social service project. To get involved, please visit: If you are looking for a way to celebrate Passover with others, we are https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050A4BACA929A57-backpack. excited to present “Welcoming Elijah,” a chance to meet new friends For questions, please contact: Lisa Gold at [email protected] or and make new memories. If you have a couple extra seats at your Scott Edlein at [email protected]. table this year, please tell us more about your seder. If you need a place for Seder this year, please let us know. For more information or New Member Kahal — to RSVP, visit www.the-temple.org/form/welcomingelijah2020. Social Justice Project Temple Connect Monday, March 30 5:00pm Packing Housewarming Items For a complete listing of 6:30pm Dinner and Panel Temple Connect groups, visit www.temple-connect.com. We cannot wait to welcome you with our final Joining a Temple Connect group New Member Kahal event of the year, special for is the best way to get to know a Temple members in the first two years of membership. Come meet small group of people well. Formed connect other Temple members, clergy, and one another; learn about the around interests, needs, geography, demographic or profession, one and only shelter for couples’ experiencing homelessness in the group meetings take place in the home, in an office, or anywhere in city, founded and run by Temple members; impact our community the city. Groups meet regularly (usually monthly), are led by your by packing housewarming items for our couples transitioning into fellow Temple members, and consist of anywhere between 3-18 their new homes. Then, stay for a delicious dinner and a panel about people. Temple Connect is designed to inspire us and transform our the challenges and solutions to homelessness in Atlanta. To RSVP, lives and the world around us. We want to help you get connected. contact Joya at jschmidt@the-temple or by calling The Temple. 8 | The Temple MLK Dessert Reception for Young Professionals On MLK Shabbat, The Well and Ebenezer Baptist Churches Young Adult Ministry hosted their first joint program in our Adult Media Center! Over 40 young professionals gathered to meet each other, make interfaith connections, worship in our sanctuary, and fulfill the spirit of Martin Luther Kings’ beloved community. A great start for the next generation of leadership!

Zaban Paradies Center Caring at The Temple Over the past month, ZPC has averaged Our Caring at The Temple program reaches out an occupancy rate of 90%. A couple of to fellow congregants during times of hardship weeks have found us full with a waiting or pastoral need, providing homemade list. The need for safe shelter, food, and chicken soup and challah to members who clothing is a critical one but for our are bereaved, ill, recently discharged from the couples, there is an even greater need. hospital, or are celebrating the arrival of a new Being in a relationship is a key part child. We have delivered more than 500 soups, of our residents’ identities, and their hopes for the future include and nearly every step of the program—from becoming self-sufficient together. Recently, we hosted a focus group soup preparation, to delivery (within your zip code), to letting of past residents to learn more about how our services impact lives us know about fellow congregants in need—is led by members of long-term. One couple shared that prior to learning about Zaban, our congregation. they found a women’s shelter for the wife. The husband spent nights Thank you to our Caring at The Temple volunteers who outside in the cold beside the shelter to be close to his wife and delivered soup this month: Scott Chalk, Sandy & Duane Cox, to make sure that she was safe. Finding out about Zaban changed Brooke Dickerson, Karen Droze, Barbara Scheer-Eason, Doris their lives. They were able to move in to the Center together, obtain Gordon, Libby Gozansky, Wendy Lipshutz, Scott Morris, Bob employment, and ultimately, move into an apartment. They have Nemo, Adam Oppenheimer, Robyn Ripps, Debbie Shelton, lived independently for three years and now have a family. Stories Howard Silvermintz, Laura Sladkus, Leslie Stone, Craig Taylor, like these reflect the transformational nature of our work. and Bobbi Wilson. Our current occupancy rate is a direct reflection of the need for To be a part of this program and to fulfill the mitzvah of bikkur a supportive environment for couples experiencing homelessness. cholim (visiting the sick) or to let us know who needs soup, As our residential season comes to a close in April and we shift please contact Rabbi Lydia Medwin at [email protected] to after-care services, we recognize that couples experiencing or 404-873-1731. homelessness will continue to need our support in a myriad of ways. We are striving to have a real and lasting impact on the lives of those MAC Stats we serve. This spring, we will take a deep dive into our services and At The Temple, we are proud of our work supporting the Midtown spend time learning about how we can be more effective in meeting Assistance Center. Below are some of the many ways you have made the needs of couples experiencing homelessness and their families. life better for some of our neighbors here in midtown Atlanta: The Board of Directors, staff, and residents greatly appreciate the continued support of our program. If you are interested in learning more about our work, check out our updated website: www.zabanparadiescenter.org, join us on Facebook and Instagram @zabanparadiescenter, or email us at info@zabanparadiescenter. org. Last, but not least, please mark your calendars to join us for our 216 16,800 lbs. $24,410.50 Coat 2019-2020 Graduation Ceremony scheduled for the evening of April Volunteer of food from in monetary Drive 13th in the Schwartz Goldstein Hall (more information to follow). Hours HHD Food Drive donations

March 2020/5780 | 9 RABBIS’ Michael Raptis Bernice Anglea Sally Nemo LOWENSTEIN DISCRETIONARY Ron & Elaine Koenig Janet & Milton Dortch Barbara K. Abend YOUTH FUNDS Allen Ripans Eve Baker Levison Marvin Botnick SCHOLARSHIP FUND In Memory of: Billie Guthman Joyce Shlesinger Annette & Jack Rau In Memory of: David Baker Linda & Gene Davidson Regina Steinberg Karnel Dulcy & Jerry Rosenberg Marvin Botnick Cynthia & Howard Steinberg Jon & Bobbie Golden My dear mom, Tillie Rogan In Honor of: Jen & Stan Lowenstein Anta Romm Gail Rones Joel & Irwin Lowenstein Phillip Levy, Dr. Jonathan Meisel May Schafitz brother of Sarah Levy Adele Bayer Connor Maltsberger In Honor of: Joan & Donald Brown Dick & Diane Babush Sarah Levy Nat Gozansky’s Recent marriage of Beloved mother, Lowell Sugarman Marvin Botnick Special Birthday Mr. & Mrs. “Bucky” Dent Judith Shapiro Melissa Sugarman Nancy Abrams Carol & Bob Nemo Joel & Irwin Lowenstein Louise Benatar Susan Shapiro Ruth Mandel Joyce & Donald Block Gilbert Levison Melissa Sugarman CARING LYNNE & HOWARD Joan & Donald Brown Sandra & Gary Silver Marvin Botnick CONGREGATION HALPERN Dr. Steve & Nancy Gallant Beloved daughter, Arnold Dobran FUND ENDOWMENT FUND Jon & Bobbie Golden Alexandra Sam & Annie Kingloff In Memory of: In Memory of: Marsha Goldstein Joan & Glenn Wasser Anita & Bruce Wilson Marvin Botnick Evelyn Golden & Robert Fine Norman A. Weitz Mark Britanisky Roberta & Jonathan Golden Billie Guthman In Honor of: Brad H. Weitz Shirley Cohen John Hirsch Mark & Dede Hamburger Bar Mitzvah of our Nancy Hirsch Lila & Doug Hertz In Honor of: Grandson, Sam Montag In Honor of: Aleon Deitch Debbie & Lon Neese Speedy Recovery Jackie & Tony Montag In appreciation Barbara & Hank Kimmel Dr. David & Debra Palay of Elaine Clear Janice & Rabbi Brenda Raymon Shirley Wender ADULT David Baylinson Morrisdean Neuman EDUCATION FUND Anta Romm Nancy Freedman Robin & Morris Neuman Joyce Shlesinger In Memory of: COMMUNITY Dede Shapiro Patricia Jacobs SERVICES FUND Barbara & Alan Smith Our10th Anniversary Dede Shapiro Dr. & Mrs. Perry Brickman & family In Memory of: Phyllis Kozarsky Janet & Dennis Rice Allan Ripans Jackie Wolf & Eliot Arnovitz Daniel Freed Sheldon Denburg The Temple Dorian Denburg Cecelia S. Crow Milestone Birthday Janet & Dennis Rice Board of Trustees Marilyn & Bob Crow of Nat Gozansky Irwin Chaitin Bettie Ann Spector Barbara & Hank Kimmel Beloved mother, Stacy & Ed Hyken Drs. Pam & Eyal Meiri Faye & Brian Maloney Deborah Silcox Linda & Steve Selig Lila Dayton Bar Mitzvah Marvin Botnick ESTHER BLEICH Cathy & Steve Kuranoff Ellen Kaufman & family of Sam Montag Laurie Rosenberg SCHOLARSHIP FUND Joshua Director John, Erika, Benjamin, Olivia Leah Adilman Florence Melton In Memory of: Lori & Steve Director & Sam Montag Nancy & Steve Gallant Joyce Shelsinger Pearl Peters Our grandson, Ann Donner Beloved husband Dr. Natalie & George Greene Sidney Franklin Sam’s Bar Mitzvah ARTHUR SCHARFF Sheila & Gary Donner Marvin Botnick Mary Pratt Jackie & Tony Montag MEMORIAL FUND Milton Pascaner Dianne Ratowsky Daniel Freed Our son Alex’s Engagement In Memory of: Joel Pascaner Marilyn & Josh Shubin Ronnie & Howard Zandman to Arielle Klebanoff Marvin Botnick Reva Levy Engel Cheryl & Herb Orlansky Linda & Josh Brener Arnold Freedman Juli & Billy Bauman Ilene Engel Nancy& Wayne Freedman Naming of our son, Aaron In Honor of: William Engel Mitnick Patricia & Alex Sklar BARBARA W. Nelson Gold (beloved & BERTRAM L. Helene Zusmann’s Birthday Ilene Engel father of Nancy Blank) Happy Birthday Billie Guthman Shirley “Jimmie” Hess to Billy Silver LEVY FAMILY Jennifer & Scott Leibowitz GARDEN FUND Nancy Abrams Ilene Engel Joan & Donald Brown Nancy Hirsch Gussie Goldman In Memory of: Marvin Botnick Fayne Frankel Marcia G. Rice Donations: Ellen & Jack Holland Marvin Botnick Bea & Bruce Feiman Joe Goldman Susan & Brain Banner Barbara & Bert Levy The Temple Marcia G. Rice Speedy Recovery Board of Trustees Barbara Orkin Ethyl Saul Hurwitz CANTOR’S of Mary Harberg Amanda Briggs Barbara & Bert Levy Dianne Ratowsky Barbara & Alan Smith & DISCRETIONARY Matthew Green family FUND In Honor of: Cindy Zeldin’s Susan & Mark Jacobson Harry Herschel Hurwitz In Memory of: Lucinda Bunnen’s Birthday Special Birthday Elaine, Julie & Ron Coker Barbara & Alan Smith & Sig Guthman Barbara & Bert Levy Dianne Ratowsky (Artistic Pools) family Billie Guthman Donna & Doug Kallman BREMAN HOLLAND YOUTH Linda & Roger Michel George Katzman Allan Ripans LIBRARY FUND Jill Shapiro Thornton Amy & Jeff Asher Marilyn & Josh Shubin EDUCATION CENTER In Memory of: In Memory of: Dr. Hugh A. Klotz Husband, Alvin Levy Steve Marcus Mildred Colen Marleen & Mark Troy Sarah Levy Marilyn & Josh Shubin Louis J. Kaplan Murray A. Kaplan Nancy & James Dykhouse Andrea & Robert Bernstein

10 | The Temple Support The Temple when you shop! Kroger Community Rewards It’s easy and it doesn’t impact your savings! To enroll, visit kroger.com with your Kroger Plus card handy. Create an account or sign in to your existing account, then enroll by searching our NPO number: ST889. To verify you are enrolled correctly, The Temple’s name, WEINBERG EARLY Yahrzeit of Evelyn Greenblatt Howren “The Temple: THE HEBREW BENEVOLENT CONGREGATION,” will LEARNING CENTER FUND Edward & Beth Sugarman appear on the right side of the page. Enrollment takes up to 7 days before In Memory of: Yahrzeit of Meyer Kelmachter you start earning towards The Temple community rewards. Mark & Jan Kelmachter Allan Ripans AmazonSmile Jennifer & Eric Sender Yahrzeit of Marvin Harris Gloria Wurtzel Sherman Shopp on AmazonSmile and make contributions Randi Stillman to The Temple with every purchase. Visit Marvin Botnick Ann & Jay Davis Yahrzeit of smile.amazon.com/ch/58-0835812 and change Addie L. 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Kaufman Lucy Jean In Memory of: MEMORIAL FUND In Honor of: Jay Kessler Irene Aronin Loretta Silvermintz In Memory of: Birthday of Bea Feiman Stephen Opler Billie Guthman In Honor of: Sharon & Howard Alex Wasser Karen & Mitchell Feuer Nancy Abrams Cindy Zeldin’s Silvermintz Brooke & Jeffrey Dickerson Kathrine Coggins Fayne Frankel Special Birthday Marvin Botnick Sherry & Harry Maziar PRAYERBOOK Nancy Hirsch Mark & Susan Jacobson Brooke & Jeffrey Dickerson Barbara & Bob Krasnoff & WORSHIP Rita & Michael Zadoff Barbara Seligman Joy McElroy ENRICHMENT FUND ZABAN PARADIES Terry Epstein Susan & Dr. Jon Winner Speedy recovery In Memory of: CENTER Jeff Belkin’s 50th Birthday Jackie Kanfer of Elaine Clear Susan & Mark Jacobson Joseph Louis Kornman In Memory of: Kelly Baker Fink Nancy Hirsch Sandy Linver & Bud Kornman The Temple Board Marvin Botnick Ed & Stacy Hyken Carol & Larry Cooper Allan Ripans Linda Baron Barbara & Mark Murovitz Dr. Ellen Frauenthal 10th Wedding Anniversary Gail Ripans Paula Krone of Eliot Arnovitz Spring & Tom Asher Phyllis Kozarsky Joan Rosenbluth Michael & Billie Greenberg & Phyllis Kosarsky Sharon & Howard & Eliot Arnovitz’s Jodi Feinman Dr. & Mrs. Milton Frank III Silvermintz 10th Wedding Marvin Botnick Gail Ripans David & Sheila Adelman Ann & Michael Silver Anniversary B’Nei Mitzvah of Jack & Michael & Sue Tancill Nell DeVore Dianne & Norman Gerald Shapiro Philip Fishbein Finkelstein Milton & Evelyn Crane Steve & Sue Apolinsky Sharon & Marc Seltman Barbara Scheer-Eason Linda & Steve Selig Steven & Linda Citron Glenn McElroy Judy Zaban Miller Cathy & Steve Kuranoff In Honor of: Dr. & Mrs. Milton Frank III Stanley Srochi Mr. & Mrs. Joey Oliver Barbara Halpern Rabbi Alvin Sugarman Paul & Ellen Goldstein Diane & Kent Alexander Bar Mitzvah of Connor Printz Brenda & Mark Lichtenstein Gail Ripans Toby Holzer Mr. & Mrs. Bruce J. 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