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Services & Events |
Tonight, July 26th, 8:00pm
URJ Shabbat at Temple Kol Emeth.CNT will be one of nine participating Reform synagogues in the Greater Atlanta area participating in the service. Rabbi Liebschutz and many of his rabbinic and cantorial colleagues will be on the bimah.
August 4th 10-Noon Religious School Open House 2320 Baker Rd Acworth
August 9th 7:00pm
Services to be hosted at the home of Marilyn and Rabbi Tom's home. See details below
August 9th 9:00am Project Open Hand Look for Registration Email
August 18th Religious School Begins Spaces are filling fast, register at mynertamid.org
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August 23 Services will be held at the Strattus Kitchen restaurant in Canton and the dinner will be provided by Marci and Ernie Zied in honor of their 50th Wedding Anniversary. Donations to the CNT Building fund are greatly appreciated. More details to come. RSVP to Marci imperative to plan for dinner 770-345-8687
September 4 Erev Rosh Hashanah
September 5 Rosh Hashanah
September 13 Kol Nidre
September 14 Yom Kippur
Women's Group
October - High Tea in Kennesaw
Details to come
November 12 - Womens Community Event about Domestic Violence in the Home Details to come
Adult Education
CNT Book Club August 30 at the home of Jule Kagan.
"Malkeh and her Children" by author Marjorie Edelson. |
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Shabbat Candle Lighting
8:26 pm
Friday, 07/26/13
Havdalah Candle
Lighting
9:56 pm
Saturday, 07/27/13 |
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Yom Huledet Same'ach
Happy Birthday
July
1-Heidi Meyer
6-Amy Barker
9-Rebecca Sussman
10-Emily Lembeck
14-Lanie Kartheiser
16-Jarod Harriman
17-Vivian Torch
18-Adriane Berris
20-Daryl McMillan
Refuah Shleima
Please keep Andrew Goldstein son of Larry and Susan Goldstein in your prayers for a return to health.
Please keep Ellen Gutenstein, mother of Michael Gutenstein in your prayers for a return to health.
Please keep Sheldon Lustgarten, father of Elaine Gutenstein in your prayers for a return to health.
Please keep Sue Goldstein in your prayers for a return to health.
Please keep Hal Schwartz, husband of Enid and father of Charlie Schwartz in your prayers for a return to health
Please keep Francine Bochakoff, Gayle Kaplan's Mother in your prayers for a return to health.
Please keep Elaine Gutenstein's father in your prayers for a return to health.
Please keep Jule Kagan's mother, Mildred Kagan, in your prayers for a return to health.
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Join Congregation Ner Tamid Members and Community
Tonight, Friday, July 26, at 8:00pm
Service will be held at Temple Kol Emeth at 8 p.m. The annual summer gathering of Reform synagogues in the greater Atlanta area has become a tradition over the past several years. All of the area Reform rabbis, cantors and soloists will present the service along with Kol Emeth's musical staff. Rabbi Liebschutz will participate He will give the introduction to the AhavatOlam prayer. Each rabbi will introduce a prayer before it is sung by the cantors and musical staff. The highlight of the evening will be the address by Rabbi Rick Jacobs, the recently installed President of the URJ/the Union of Reform Congregations. This is a wonderful opportunity to hear the vision of the head of our Reform Jewish movement and daven/pray with the community.
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This Week's Torah Portion |
Parashat Eikev [And if You] Obey [These Rules] Deuteronomy 7:12-11:25
And if you do obey these rules and observe them carefully, the Eternal your God will maintain faithfully for you the covenant made on oath with your fathers. - Deuteronomy 7:12
Summary:
Moses tells the Israelites that if they follow God's laws, the nations who now dwell across the Jordan River will not harm them. (7:12-26)
Moses reminds the people of the virtues of keeping God's commandments. He also tells them that they will dispossess those who now live in the Land only because they are idolatrous, not because the Israelites are uncommonly virtuous. Thereupon, Moses reviews all of the trespasses of the Israelites against God. (8:1-10:11)
Moses says that the Land of Israel will overflow with milk and honey if the people obey God's commandments and teach them to their children. (10:12-11:25)
Eikev for Tweens
THE PROPHET
The Jews suffered greatly during the long years of Babylonian exile. Their king, Jehoiachin had been imprisoned for many years. They had lost faith and hope in their future. In times of despair and desolation the Hebrew prophets played a profound role in bolstering the people and their trust in God. In this haftarah Isaiah speaks words of comfort and consolation to the people. He reminds them that the covenant that the Jewish people have with Adonai is eternal. Isaiah tells the people that God has not forgotten them and they will be restored to their own land.
FROM TORAH TO HAFTARAH: MAKING THE CONNECTION
This week's Torah portion, Ekev, reminds the Israelites that they must maintain their faith and bond to Adonai even though they are living among the idol-worshipping Canaanites. In the haftarah Isaiah reassures the people that the covenant between God and the people is everlasting even though they are living outside the Land among strangers in Babylonia. The message in both the Torah and the haftarah is clear, that despite the conditions under which the Israelites find themselves living, their connection to God and the covenant endures.
FOCUS
"The Eternal God has taught me how to speak, even to those tired of speech. Morning by morning God awakens me, awakens my ear: teaching me to listen." (Isaiah 50:4)
COMMENTARY
In this verse, Isaiah credits God with giving him two skills, the ability to speak and the ability to listen.
In the midrash we read that Isaiah was in his house of study, when he heard God ask, "Whom shall I send, and who will go for us?" Isaiah replies, "Here am I; send me." The Holy One warned him: "Isaiah, My children are obstinate, troublesome. If you are willing to suffer insults and be smitten by them, you may go on My mission, but if not, you may not go." Isaiah responds, "Even if such be my portion, I am ready...." (The Book of Legends - Sefer ha-aggadah 477:82)
This haftarah is the second of seven consecutive haftarot called the haftarot of consolation. These haftarot begin on the Shabbat after Tisha B'Av, which commemorates the destruction of the two Temples in Jerusalem. These haftarot seek to console the Jewish people on the Jerusalem temples and the desolation of the Land. Isaiah uses his ability to speak to console the people and to convince them that God maintains the covenant with them despite the circumstances under which they are living.
In the focus verse, Isaiah says that God awakens him each and every morning teaching him how to listen. Listening plays a central role in Judaism.
The Sh'ma reads: "Hear (Listen) Israel, Adonai is God, Adonai is One" (Deuteronomy 6:4) What are we being told to listen to? Initially one might say, the commandment that the name of our God is Adonai and that our God is one and not many. If we expand what we are to "hear" beyond this verse and read the verses, which follow, we learn about many things we are to "hear." These verses, known as the V'ahavta (Deuteronomy 6:5-9) call upon each of us to love God with all one's heart, with all one's soul, and with all one's might. We are to teach these words to our children, talking of them in our homes, on our travels, when we lie down and when we rise up. We are to bind them on our hand and between our eyes (t'fillin). We are to write them on the doorposts of our homes (mezuzah) and on our gates.
In Pirke Avot it is written that one acquires Torah through forty-eight qualities, on of which is shmiat ha-ozen -- being a careful listener. (Pirke Avot 6:6)
When we listen with love, understanding, an open mind and an open heart we truly hear what is being said to us.
KEEP TALKING
1.Why would Isaiah or any prophet need both the ability to speak and the ability to listen?
2.God warned Isaiah about the people, telling him that the people would insult and smite him with their words. In the haftarah Isaiah speaks words of hope and renewal to the people. These are examples of using speech to deliver inspirational as well as critical purposes. Clearly, words can have both negative and positive impact. When have you used speech for a positive purpose and when have you used it for a negative purpose? How do you decide how to use your words?
3.Isaiah uses language to console the people. Describe a time when you used speech to console someone. What words did you use? Isaiah is also conscious of people who are "tired of speech." Who might these people be? When have words tired you out? How did you return to a state of being able to listen?
4.From the Talmud we learn, "There are times when a person is silent and receives a reward for silence; and there are other times when a person speaks up and receives a reward for speaking up" (Babylonian Talmud, Zevahim 115b). What might be a reward for silence? For speech? Discuss situations when silence or speech might be rewarded. When have you been rewarded for speaking and when have you been rewarded for keeping silent/being a careful listener?
5.When has it been important in your life to practice the Jewish ethical value of shmiat ha-ozen -- being a careful listener?
6.Take another look at the COMMENTARY on the Sh'ma and consider: When we listen attentively to the Sh'ma what laws and habits are we to aspire to?
7.Ask each Family Shabbat Table Talk participant to share qualities that contribute to being a careful listener.
TAKING A STAND ...on speaking thoughtfully and on shmiat ha-ozen -- careful listening. During the next week have family members contribute to a family journal in which they record times when they spoke thoughtfully and used careful listening. Next Shabbat spend time reading it together.
Links for full Articles:
Torah Portion
Torah for Tots
Torah for Teens |
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Yahrzeit |
With fondness and affection we recall those
whose Yahrzeits are in July
We remember ...
Helene Fudeman, Grandmother of Amy Barker
Arlene Baskin, Mother of Eric Baskin
Gloria Epstein, Mother of Jeff Epstein
Aaron Blum, Father of Susan Goldstein
Sol Cohen, Uncle of Mel Krupnick
John Fenton, Stepfather of Jennifer Seitel
Julie Fenton, Mother of Jennifer Seitel
Max Applebaum, Grandfather of Joan Stuart
Flo Stuart, Mother of Joan Stuart
Yehi zichronam l'vracha - may their memories be for a blessing;
may they rest in peace. Amen.
Observe the tradition of giving tzedekah (charity) to commemorate
the annual Yahrzeit of a loved one's passing by making a
donation in his or her memory.
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Contributions |
Contribution Opportunities
Whether it is in honor of a Bar Mitzvah, birthday, anniversary, or in memory of someone special there are several lifetime events to consider a donation towards Congregation Ner Tamid.
Did you know that we have the following funds in place?
Rabbi Thomas and Marilyn Liebschutz Scholarship Fund
Education Fund
General Fund
High Holiday Fund
Future Building Fund
CNT Summer Camp Grant
Sunshine Fund (for assisting those in need)
We would like to acknowledge the following for their
generous gifts to Congregation Ner Tamid
Larry and Susan Goldstein gave to the Building fund in honor of Rachel Nissenblatt
Please consider a donation towards Congregation Ner Tamid as a way to honor or celebrate those that you care about.
Recognition letters are sent for all donations and contributions made.
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Congregation Ner Tamid is now on Facebook
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New Online Blog for CNT! |
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CNT Gift Shop Now Online |
Check out our Gift Shop!!
Available Gifts
The Gift Shop offers a wide variety of gifts found on Amazon.com, including:
Hanukkah
Judaica
Cookbooks
B'nai Mitzvah Items
If there is something you would like to purchase from Amazon.com that is not in our onlinestore, please email Jen Harriman to have items added.
Once you purchase anything through our store, Amazon.com Gives Back a percentage to CNT! |
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What's Happening in the Religious School | |
Registration is now open for Congregation Ner Tamid Religious School for ages pre-k through 12th grade. Spaces are filling up fast.
Our first day of school is August 18, 2013. We will be holding classes at Mountain View Prep until September 15. September 15, we will be in our new home!!
Our calendar has been updated to include our Hebrew weekday schedule. Please go to www.mynertamid.org to download updated calendar and to register for school.
High School Judaics:
Attention students in 8th through 12th grade!!! CNT is proud to offer continuing Judaic education for high school students who are interested. Classes will be taught on Sundays by Reuven Milikovsky. Classes will be engaging and timely for teenagers living as Jews in America.
If students choose to be confirmed, they can elect to engage in preparation of confirmation ceremony during their second year with the ceremony occurring in May of that school year. Our Rabbi will prepare these children during their second year at a time that does not interfere with their Judaic classes. Education does not end after they experience their confirmation ceremony, we encourage high school students to continue through twelfth grade.
To register for High School Judaics, please go to www.mynertamid.org.
8th-9th grade will be after Sunday school from 12:15-1:15 pm
10th-12th grade will be after Sunday school from 1:15-2:15 pm
If you have questions, contact education@mynertamid.org
Student Volunteers:Students in 8th-12th grade also have the opportunity to volunteer in our school as student volunteers. Student volunteers are vital to the running of our school. Not only do they serve as role models, they also are invaluable to our teaching staff. If you are interested in being a student volunteer, please email education@mynertamid.org Open House August 4th 10:00 - Noon 2320 Baker Road Acworth |
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Upcoming Community Events
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Join Congregation Ner Tamid Members and Community
Friday, August 9th, at 7:00pm
Hosted by Marilyn and Rabbi Tom
While Congregation Ner Tamid's new home in Kennesaw is being properly retrofitted to meet our needs, Shabbat services will be held in places arranged by Officers and Board members. The first of these locations will be at the home of Rabbi Tom and Marilyn at 7 p.m. on August 9th. Worship will have a special URJ Camp Coleman flavor with four students in our Religious School offering reflections on this summer's camp experience. They are: Ryan and Brooke Meyer; Jessie Ungar and Sydney Berenson. Our synagogue was also represented this summer at Camp Coleman by our Religious School Principal, Heidi Meyer. Heidi was on Camp Coleman's staff for the second summer in a row as a camp nurse. Some of the camp music will be integrated into the service.
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High Holidays 5774
We hope you will join us for High Holidays this year. Below you will find important information about the services.
Ticket Reservations
Click here for online registration
Tickets for current members in good standing are free with online registration.
Tickets for non-members are $72 each.
Seating is limited so we encourage you to order your tickets as soon as possible.
Service Schedule
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Erev Rosh Hashanah | Sept 4, 7:00 PM | | Rosh Hashanah: | Sept 5, 10:00 AM | | Tashlik (at Cauble Park) | Sept 5, 1:30 PM (No ticket required) | | | | | Kol Nidre | Sept 13, 7:00 PM | | Shacharit (Morning Service) | Sept 14, 10:00 AM | | Afternoon Discussions: | Sept 14, 2:30 PM | | Yizkor (Memorial Service) | Sept 14, 4:00 PM | | Ne'ilah (Closing Service) | Sept 14, 5:00 PM | | Havdalah (Separation) | Sept 14, 6:00 PM |
Break the Fast
We will be hosting a potluck Break Fast following the conclusion of Yom Kippur services. Details about the Break Fast will be sent via evite.
Yartzeits for Yizkor Memorial Book
If you would like to have names mentioned in the Yizkor in memory of your loved ones, please indicate this when registering for tickets. Your required donation is the traditional amount of $18 per name.
Nursery
We are pleased to offer you babysitting services to you this year! Babysitting is available at each service for those children ages 2-6. Parents will need to sign their children into and out of the nursery.
Please indicate when you register if you will be in need of babysitting services. Cost will be $10 for Rosh Hashanah and $25 for Yom Kippur
We look forward to seeing you there!
Congregation Ner Tamid
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Family Camp 2013 will again be held Labor Day Weekend
(August 30-September 2).
Register Now!
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The Perfect Jewish Family Vacation
Do ever think how much fun it would be to go to camp? Do you wish you could share and create positive Jewish memories with your family? You can do it all this summer at URJ Camp Coleman is Cleveland, GA!
 Reach new heights on our 50-foot climbing tower, enjoy the community on Shabbat, roast marshmallows by a campfire or relax with natural beauty all around!
Other activities to try include: Sports, Music, Arts & Crafts, Nature, Canoeing and Swimming!
Here's the best part! You get to enjoy all these experiences with those who are most important to you... Your Family! |
Please register for Family Camp through the online registration.
We have limited space available. Applications will be accepted on a first come, first serve basis.
Register now so that your family does not miss out!
Cancellation policy: Cancellation is allowed until August 16, 2013. Each registration will have a non-refundable charge equal to 20% of the total amount of the registration fees if a cancellation is made prior to August 16. After August 16 no refunds will be made.
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Hannah Arendt
NOW PLAYING AT THE MIDTOWN ART CINEMA, 931 Monroe Dr. NE C212, Atlanta, GA 30308
http://www.landmarktheatres.com/market/Atlanta/MidtownArtCinema.htm
In the award-winning Hannah Arendt, the sublime Barbara Sukowa reteams with director Margarethe von Trotta (Vision, Rosa Luxemburg) for a brilliant new biopic of the influential German-Jewish philosopher and political theorist. Arendt's reporting on the 1961 trial of ex-Nazi Adolf Eichmann in The New Yorker-controversial both for her portrayal of Eichmann and the Jewish councils-introduced her now-famous concept of the "Banality of Evil." Using footage from the actual Eichmann trial and weaving a narrative that spans three countries, von Trotta beautifully turns the often invisible passion for thought into immersive, dramatic cinema. An Official Selection at the Toronto International and New York Jewish Film Festivals, Hannah Arendt also co-stars Klaus Pohl as philosopher Martin Heidegger, Nicolas Woodeson asNew Yorker editor William Shawn, and two-time Oscar Nominee Janet McTeer (Albert Nobbs) as novelist Mary McCarthy.
Watch the trailer
http://www.zeitgeistfilms.com/hannaharendt/index.html |
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Everyone is Talking About Nicky's Family now on i-tunes and On-Demand
http://www.menemshafilms.com/nickys-family
Coming to Select Theaters Nationwide
Also on iTunes and On Demand Everywhere
'New documentary chronicles Winton's Herculean efforts ' by Susan King, Los Angeles Times
"Nicholas Winton (was) a lifesaver for Jewish kids in Nazi-occupied Czechoslovakia. "If you look at any bios, it's about him rescuing the children," said Schlesinger. "That is just one thing he did. This guy has been altruistic all of his life."
'Nicky's Family celebrates a quiet hero' by Annette Insdorf, The Huffington Post
"The extraordinary tale of a non-Jewish British stockbroker who organized a rescue operation to save children in 1938 Europe. Nicky's Family is not merely a commemorative portrait: it is also a call to action for young people to engage in deeds of goodness."
'Uplifting true-life story... that deserves to be more widely known' by Frank Scheck, Hollywood Reporter
" Nicky's Family is that rare Holocaust documentary that is largely uplifting. And it's particularly heartwarming to note that its central figure is still around to reap his deserved accolades."
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